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Oet. 10 Oet. 11
George James Secor .
George J. and Helen J. Secor .
Oct. 15
William Edward Hanley
Joseph E. and Carrie B. Hanley.
Oct. 25
Angeline Barrows
Peter and Gertrude M. Barrows.
Richard A. and Eva B. Nichols
Ralph L. and Stella A. Pratt
Frederick W. and Elizabethi Tuck
Francis M. Litchfield
Ralph M. and Laura E. Litchfield. Ignatius and Mary J. Francis.
Dee. 8 Dee. 10 Dee. 17
Kenneth Clinton Meade
Cornelius R. and Marjorie H. Meade. . George F. and Lucy D. Mitchell.
Dee. 30 1920
William Gerard Duffy
John F. and Mary Duffy
May 19 June 13 June 20 Mar. 24
Fenton Winehester Varney
Franees Ruth Jenkins. Bruce Francis Arnold
George F. and Olive L. Varney. Maxwell R. and Ethel O. Jenkins Herbert F. and Grace M. Arnold.
Lydon Blake Bates Hunt
Bates Olsen Murphy Lyden Campbell
July 14 July 16 July 24 July 28 Aug. 7 Aug. 20 Aug. 23
Charlotte Ann Turner
Albert F. and Alice Turner .
Hawes Adolphson Curran Curran
Rousseau Stark Pennell Reeve McPhec Golding McIntire Savage
Oct 25 Oet. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 22 Nov. 24
Jean Priseilla Francis .
Mary Genevieve Hill.
Thomas J. and Genevieve Hill
Allen Wayshuar Sanford Pearse Dwyer McMahon
Church Marslı McCoy
Adlophus Moses Grace.
Moses A. and Harriet I. Grace.
Brown Tilden Laeey Young
Hennessey Barry Gazzamı
Betty Franzen .
William E. and Bessie B. Franzen
Richardson
Dorothy Richardson .
Earl S. and Marian F. Richardson.
Howrihan Tighe White Donnellon
Harold Clifford Jenkins .
Maxwell R. and Ethel Jenkins
Barbara Curran.
Dorsey Clapp Coughlin
Bernard Ward MeKenzie
Ralph E. and Marjorie Corliss
Olive Margaret Patterson Phillip Alden Simpson
Capen .
Paysetua Elizabeth Scagalonia
Wyman Evert Cogswell
John A. and Georgina E. Cogswell.
Lucile Nichols . Beatrice Frances Pratt .. Barbara Tuck.
George Franklin Mitchell.
Jenkins
Stillborn
DEATHS REGISTERED IN SCITUATE IN THE YEAR 1921
DATE
NAME OF DECEASED
AGE Y. M. D.
CAUSE OF DEATH
NAMES OF PARENTS
Jan. 2
Lillian May Barnes.
36 4 19
Carcinoma of Large Intestine.
Samuel B. Burns and Adelaide Hunt
Jan. 5
Elsie Gertrude Duran .
30 11 9
Epilepsy .
Marcus N. Barbour and Margaret Fallon
Jan. 12
Benjamin T. Turner
83 11 19
Cardiac Disease.
Samuel H. Turner and Mary Eliza Wiseman
Jan. 17
James Hill. .
70 3 21
Chronic Cardiac Dis ase
Jan. 19
Patrick James O'Toolc
38
6 12
Chronic Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Fcb. 6
Stillborn.
Feb. 14
Julia Maria Davis. .
74 10
Cerebral Hemorrhage.
Mar 9
George Henry Lincoln
73 2 21
Cerebral Hemorrhage .
Mar.15
William A. Rathburn.
75
6 25
Cerebral Hemorrhage .
Mar. 21
John Matthew Brown
84
10
Old Age.
John Brown and Augusta Latham Frank H. Young and Louisa Hall
Mar. 24
Ralph H. Young.
32 5 7
Accidental by a Tractor
May 5
Walter Scott Edson
72 11 10
Chronic Heart Disease
May 22
George Briggs Litchfield
86
5 28
Chronic Nephritis. .
Junc 3
Lizzie J. Curtis.
65
8 11 00
Valvular Disease of the Heart .
June 25
Alonzo A. Pratt .
77
24
Cerebral Hemorrhage.
July 8
Elvira C. Litchfield
71
1 13
Acute Peritonitis
July 9
Rose Wall Dwyer .
69 1 22
Chronic Heart Disease
July 12
Samuel Hathaway .
84 7 22
Chronic Myocarditis
July 16
Edith Willard Seaver
29 6 16
Acute Oedema of Lungs
Aug. 4
Andrew Bates.
87
1 25
Cirrhosis of the Liver .
Aug. 17
Sarah J. Rich.
Chronic Cardiac Discase
Aug. 24
Amanda M. Litchfield.
Carcinoma of Uterus
Aug. 28
Wilfred Corliss.
Cyanosis Nenatorium
Aug. 29
Nathaniel F. T. Hunt
Arterio Sclerosis.
Aug. 30
Mary Ann Daly .
76 8 14
Uræmia.
Sept. 4
Mary E. Mitchell.
Malnutrition .
Sept. 9
Edwina L. Dalby
22 2' 19
Sept.11
Richard Mulvey Francis
1
2 16
Sept.22
- Capen.
10 hours
Oct. 9
Bianca Boyden Fos:
77 4 21
Cancer of Thorax
Oct. 10
Lucia D. Waterman
79 9 25
Oct. 28
Sarah E. Cole.
73 11 10
Oct. 28
Edgar B. Fernald
69
7 14
Nov. 19
William T. Clapp
3 13
Pulmonary Embolism.
Nov. 19 Nov. 22
James D. MacQuarrie.
53 11 11
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Dec. 7
William F. Curtis.
75 11 6
Cerebral Hemorrhage.
Dec. 12
Gidcon White Young.
85 9 5
Acute Indigestion .
Dec. 27
Sylvia Nichols Clapp.
90 11 27
Bronchal Pneumonia.
Dec. 28
Lottiella T. Walker.
53 7 14
Carcinoma of Bowels
Dec. 30
Charles Stafford Short
46 10 14
Diabetes Mellitus
Charles S. Short and Charlotte Bacon
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Report of Town Clerk - Deaths
Patrick Wall and Mary Devlin Rufus Hathaway and Elizabeth B. Hunt Joseph Willard and Emily Wright
Rufus Bates and Damon Stockbridge Edward Wrigley and Susan Paxon Solomon L. Damon and Lucinda Damon Ralph E. Corliss and Marjorie Curran Elias Hunt and Eliza M. T. Soper James Hearn and Ann McGrail Michael Miteliell and Ellen Allen
James M. Dalby and Mary H. Seaverns Ignatius Francis and Mary J. Dwyer George P. Capen and Florence Reeve William P. Butterfield and Sarah Boyden Luther Stevens and Ruth P. Bealc Samuel Newell and Mary Steiger Bryant Fernald and Abigail Pratt Harvey Clapp and Hannah Whiteomb Enos Richardson and Melinda Atherton Daniel MacQuarrie and Janc Robertson
Rufus Curtis and Rhoda Briggs
Gideon W. Young and Nancy Blanchard
William Tharby and Martha Carr
July 16
Stillborn.
76 6 4 7 hours
55 6 1
Drowning (Accidental)
Status Lymphaticus
Premature Birth .
Arterio Sclerosis .
Results of Agc
Chronic Nephritis
77
Rinaldo B. Richardson
65 5 2
Cerebral Hemorrhage.
William Hill and Ann McGill
Patrick O'Toole and - Clancey
Benjamin Barrell and Eunice T. Leavitt
Isaac Lincoln and Sarah Batcs John A. Rathburn and Emily Daniels
Josiah Edson and Almira Sharpe Freeman Litchfield and Luey Damon Harvey Curtis and Betsy M. Litchfield Minot Pratt and Lillias Pratt Thomas Carr and Margaret McCuddy
82 1 22
86 1 30
BROUGHT INTO TOWN FOR INTERMENT, 1921
DATE
NAME OF PERSON
AGE Y. M. D.
CAUSE OF DEATHI
PLACE OF BURIAL
PLACE OF DEATH
Jan.
15
Florette C. Smith
75
3 -
Cerebral Hemorrhage.
Mch.
12
George F. Dunbar
65
9 6
Broncho-Pneumonia .
April 11
John W. Davis.
83
5 22
Arteriosclerosis .
May
2
Susan E. Davis.
68
1 13
Broncho-Pneumonia.
April 17
James Henry Woodfal!
92
5 12
Acute Bronchitis
Fairview Cemetery .
April 12
Arthur Ward.
59
4 19
Arteriosclerosis .
May
28
George Thomas Roe
27
July
18
Lawrence Litehfield
29 -
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Catholic Cemetery .
Boston
July
26
Annie Ward.
65
Broncho-Pneumonia.
Boston
Nov.
9
Sophronia M. Bates
87
3 -
Arteriosclerosis
Dec.
25
Flora Ella Vinal.
68
4 25
Carcinoma of Uterus
1918
France
Aug.
18
John W. Sidney.
Union Cemetery
France
Oct.
23
Theodore R. Prouty
29
Pneumonia.
Oct.
23
Fred W. Hyland
31
France
Report of Town Clerk - Interments
Union Cemetery .
Boston
Fairview Cemetery .
Boston
Groveland Cemetery
Quiney
Groveland Cemetery
Quincy
Malden
Catholic Cemetery .
Tewksbury
San Diego, Cal.
Bridgewater
Brookline
113
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Report of Town Clerk - Summary
SUMMARY, 1921
Number of births registered in Scituate for the year 1921 .
54
Males .
29
Females .
25
Number of marriage licenses issued
36
Number of marriages recorded.
42
Number of deaths for the year
42
Males .
24
Females . 18
14
Brought to Town for Interment and recorded Number of dogs licensed for the year
153
Males .
114
Females
38
Breeder's license
1
Amount less Town Clerk's fees paid into the County Treasury .
$437 40
Number of resident hunters' licenses issued
218
Number of lobster fishermen's licenses issued Number of non-resident fishermen's licenses issued
2
Number of (inland) fishermen's licenses issued .
3
Minor trappers' licenses issued
21
Registered voters:
Male. 813
Female . 521
Male residents of the Town of Scituate, between the ages of 18 and 45 years, subject to military duty. 453
All persons are requested to report omissions or correc- tions in the births, marriages and deaths.
53
Non-resident hunting licenses issued .
1
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Report of Scituate Water Company - Receipts
REPORT OF THE SCITUATE WATER COMPANY
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES January 1, 1922
Assets
Supply property
$61,600 00
Pumping plant.
49,901 08
Distribution system
275,575 47
$387,076 55
Less depreciation
5,169 82 $381,906 73
Notes receivable.
1,200 00
Cash .
549 68
Discount on bonds
5,048 08
$388,704 49
Liabilities
Capital stock .
$250,000 00
Bonds outstanding
100,000 00
Notes payable.
27,500 00
Accounts payable
7,879 27
Profit and loss
3,325 22
$388,704 49
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE SCITUATE WATER COMPANY For the Year 1921
Receipts
Jan. 11. Hydrant rental
$5,550 00
Jan. 28. Meter revenue 748 37
Jan.
29. Water rates 37 50
116 Report of Scituate Water Company - Expenditures
Jan. 29.
Service rates
$25 75
Jan. 29.
Interest.
86 10
Mar. 2. Meter rates 22 28
Mar. 5. Service rates
67 02
Mar. 22. Water rates
73 63
April 1. Water rates
37 14
April 16.
Meter rates
22 64
April 16.
Interest .
18 79
April 26 Service rates
108 18
April
26.
Return on Insurance
31 88
May 3.
Service rates
183 34
May 7.
Meter rates
1,406 41
June 29.
Water rates.
7,273 57
June
29.
Service rates .
123 76
July 6.
Hydrant rental
5,550 00
July
28.
Service rates
161 66
July
31.
Interest .
6 41
July 31.
Water rates
24,857 85
Aug. 25.
Water rates
4,862 63
Aug. 25.
Return on Commisson on Bonds
2,000 00
Sept. 2.
Water rates
1,001 68
Sept. 14.
Meter rates
436 34
Oct. 6.
Water rates
119 56
Oct. 13.
Interest .
115 12
Nov. 1.
Service rates
150 55
Nov. 5.
Meter rates .
424 29
Nov. 25. Water rates .
73 27
Nov.
25. Beaver Dam Property .
60 00
Dec.
13.
Service rates 171 28
$55,807 00
Expenditures
Jan. 11.
Taxes .
$10 00
Jan. 11. Service maintenance
1 20
Jan. 11. Services .
15 27
Jan. 11. General expense.
43 20
Jan.
26. Interest on bonds and notes
2,675 00
Jan.
31. Pumping expenses
402 46
Report of Scituate Water Company - Expenditures 117
Jan. 31. General maintenance $120 54 Jan. 31. Commercial expense 407 54
Jan. 31. General expense. 30 80
Feb. 1. Dividend on preferred stock
2,500 00
Feb. 1. Insurance .
31 88
Feb. 1. Service maintenance 10 67
Feb. 10. General expense. 97 20
Feb. 10.
Interest .
175 00
Feb. 15. Commercial expense
380 19
Feb. 23. General maintenance.
100 72
Feb. 23.
Pumping expenses
372 37
Feb.
23. Taxes
10 00
Feb.
23. Distribution maintenance.
7 80
Mar. 1. Legal
35 00
Mar. 14.
Taxes, income
175 65
Mar. 14. Services .
18 75
Mar. 15.
General expense .
62 30
Mar. 15.
Commercial expense
352 74
Mar. 31. General maintenance
583 95
Mar. 31. Pumping
175 89
April 5.
Services .
187 97
April 9. Interest on notes 175 00
April 9. Construction
132 73
April 15. Insurance.
37 50
April 30
Pumping .
191 37
April 30.
Distribution operation 175 00
April 30 General maintenance
143 94
April 30. Commercial expense 189 99
39 00
April 30.
Service maintenance
35 70
May
3.
Services .
61 17
May
3.
Replacement.
27 45
May 14. Interest on note
420 00
May
31. Pumping
45 65
May 31. Purification expenses 19 53
May
31. Distribution operation 175 00
31. General maintenance. 85 25
May
Interest on note . 175 00
April 30.
April 30.
General expense
118 Report of Scituate Water Company - Expenditures
May 31. Commercial expense
$603 62
June 13. Income tax .
175 65
June 13. Construction . 369 97
June 13. Service maintenance
272 81
June 13. Taxes
23 23
June 13. Services .
62 21
June 30.
Pumping
315 07
June 30.
Purification expenses
178 34
June 30. General maintenance
273 83
June 30. Commercial expense .
201 41
June 30.
General expenses .
89 10
July 1.
Services
125 76
July 1. Construction .
45 75
July 8. Legal expense.
500 00
July
27. Interest on bonds
2,500 00
July 28. Interest on note.
175 00
July
29. Pumping expenses .
147 76
July 29. Purification .
260 14
July 29.
Distribution operation
175 00
July 29. General maintenance
226 86
July
29.
Commercial expense. 451 70
Aug.
1.
Dividend on preferred stock
2,500 00
Aug.
1.
Commission on bonds
7,091 00
Aug. 3.
Expenses on bonds .
167 00
Aug.
4.
Insurance
150 95
Aug.
4. Service maintenance
259 35
Aug.
4. Expense on bonds
5 08
Aug.
4. Services .
74 61
Aug.
4.
Construction .
38 00
Aug. 4.
Interest, note.
175 00
Aug.
22.
General expense .
370 07
Aug.
31. Commercial expense.
1,478 86
Aug. 31. General maintenance
697 50
Aug.
31. Distribution operation
350 00
Aug. 31.
Purification
885 55
Aug. 31. Pumping .
657 56
Sept. 1. Dividend on common stock
3,000 00
Sept. 13. Service maintenance 8 05
Report of Scituate Water Company - Expenditures 119
Sept. 13. Income tax
$175 65
Sept. 15. Construction 897 46
Sept. 20. Legal expense 400 50
Sept. 20. General expense.
48 75
Sept. 20. Expense on bonds
225 00
Sept. 20. Services
271 25
Sept. 30.
Pumping
359 26
Sept. 30.
Purification.
578 44
Sept. 30. Distribution operation
175 00
Sept. 30. General maintenance
671 45
Sept. 30. Commercial expense
497 24
Oct. 3.
Services
130 25
Oct. 3. Taxes .
1 90
Oct. 17.
State taxes
67 70
Oct. 31.
Norwell taxes
22 80
Oct. 31. Town of Scituate, taxes.
10,249 20
Oct. 31. Pumping .
90 93
-
Oct. 31.
Purification .
89 41
Oct. 31.
Distribution operation
175 00
Oct. 31.
Interest, notes .
350 00
Oct. 31.
General maintenance 722 00
Oct. 31. Commercial expense
751 90
Oct. 31. General expense .
25 75
Nov.
1.
Service maintenance 89 58
Nov. 3. Expense on bonds. 60 00
Nov. 16. Taxes .
3 80
Nov. 25.
Capital stock tax
246 00
Nov. 26. Pumping .
861 31
Nov. 26. Purification
9 30
Nov. 26.
General maintenance
233 19
Nov. 26. General expense
43 48
Nov.
26. Interest on notes .
420 00
Dec. 1. Dividend on common stock 3,000 00
Dec. 1. Taxes .
44 38
Dec.
5. Pumping
31 10
Dec. 5. Distribution operation
175 00
Dec.
13. Income tax
175 67
Dec.
13. Services .
80 77
120 Report of Scituate Water Company - Expenditures
Dec. 29. Purification
$43 60
Dec. 29. Insurance . 74 00
Dec.
29.
General maintenance.
171 34
Dec. 29. Commercial expense . 285 90
$59,220 42
121
Repori of the Park Commission
REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSION
To the Citizens of Scituate:
The plots of various sections of the Town under our supervision have had good attention; in some cases it was necessary to grade and resod; all are now in good condition.
The money appropriated for the partial renovation of the Cedar Point Light House has been judiciously expended but a further appropriation is necessary for the interior of the Light House Dwelling. We think it advisable to do this, as it will then finish the repairs to the Light House Buildings. The Common, upon which stands the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, is now a very attractive spot, but on account of its size and area needs to have special attention.
The Park Commission recommend at this time that the plots be named after those boys who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War if the same is approved by the American Legion.
The plot along Glades Road, North Scituate, has been completed and is one of the most attractive spots along the shore front.
FRANK H. BARRY, JOHN F. DALBY, WILLIAM H. NORTH, Park Commissioners.
122
Report of Tree Warden
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Selectmen and Town Citizens:
I have this year planted two hundred and seven trees. Some are to replace ones damaged or dead. There are very few streets in our Town that have no shade trees. I have mowed around all trees and given them all a fair amount of fertilizer. They are all growing and will in time make fine trees.
The mowing of bushes is the greatest problem. Mowing must be done every year to keep down briers and wild cherry that seem to do extra well in our Town.
We have a great many miles of back roads that are being traveled by automobiles; the roads are very narrow with blind corners and if we do not look after them, accidents will be numerous.
I wish to state that the North Scituate Improvement Association has taken a great interest in the shade trees in that part of the Town, having all of the shade trees dug around and bone meal applied to each tree.
There is an article I would like to mention with regard to dumping brushes and slash on our roadsides. I wish this could be stopped. It has caused many fires in the dry season. Persons in passing cars will drop matches or per- haps cigars and a number of our small trees have been ruined in this manner.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM F. FORD, Tree Warden.
123
Report of Board of Health
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of Scituate we present our report for 1921.
The following cases of diseases were reported :
Whooping cough, one hundred cases; chicken pox, twenty cases; measles, nine cases; diphtheria, six cases; typhoid fever, four cases; pulmonary tuberculosis, four cases.
We have attended to all complaints as usual and have inspected all the dairies and cow barns in Town and those out of town from which milk is brought into this Town.
We again recommend that more care be taken with tin cans and rubbish.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM P. GROVESTEIN, GEORGE T. OTIS, JOHN W. BURKE, Secretary, Board of Health.
124
Report of Inspector of Plumbing
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
Board of Health, Scituate, Mass.
Gentlemen:
During the past year there has been an increase in plumbing installations in the town. All local plumbers and those from other towns and cities who have performed work here have lived up to all the requirements of our plumbing ordinances. This year the prospects are that a greater increase in new work will be installed and I believe it is the desire of all engaged in the plumbing trade to co-oper- ate with me as they have in the past to give to the people the best sanitary conditions possible.
Yours respectfully,
ARTHUR R. MERRITT, Inspector of Plumbing.
125
Report of Inspector of Milk
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK
To the Citizens of Scituate:
There were thirteen milk licenses issued for the year 1921.
I have tested samples of milk and found an improve- ment over preceding years.
Examination of the dairies proves that the dairymen are doing all they can to produce clean milk.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE T. OTIS, Milk Inspector.
126
Report of Inspector of Slaughtering
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
North Scituate, Mass., January 1, 1922.
The Scituate Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen: During 1921, I examined all slaughtered domestic animals brought to my attention and found all to be fit for human consumption.
I would suggest that publicity be given the State Board of Health requirements, that all animals whether for sale or own consumption shall be inspected by the local inspec- tor of slaughtered animals before being used or sold.
Respectfully submitted,
J. F. BRESNAHAN, . Inspector.
127
Scituate Public Health Nursing Service
SCITUATE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE
The Scituate Public Health Nursing Service was organized December 13, 1919, and during the two years of its existence has been constantly reaching out to greater usefulness in the town.
Miss Alice M. Gaffney, our Public Health Nurse, began her work in March, 1920, three months after the organization was formed, and has been the inspiration of the service and the friend and advisor of the sick, the aged, and the children in our public schools, endearing herself to all.
The rules governing the employment of the nurse are as follows:
RULES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES
1. Public Health Nurse shall be on duty from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. She shall have an afternoon free each week, except when Sundays and holidays follow one another directly.
2. All calls received at the office later than 4 p.m. must wait over until the next day except in case of emer- gency.
Only urgent calls will be answered on Sundays and legal holidays. Word must be given before five o'clock on previous day when possible.
3. The fee for a nurse each day-visit is fifty cents and night, $1.00. Patients able to pay for services are expected to do so. The fee will be collected by the nurse in full, or part payment, at her discretion. A receipt for money received should be given. The fee for an operation and maternity cases, $2.00.
4. Nurse shall not attend contagious cases.
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Scituate Public Health Nursing Service
5. The nurse shall, on no account, be allowed to give a diagnosis, to prescribe drugs or advise concerning the use of medicine.
6. Nurse shall receive no personal gifts from patients. The nurse is expected to receive her orders from the physician on whom the responsibility of the case devolves. She will answer all calls but is not allowed to continue with a case unless the physician is in charge.
7. The nurse shall give a detailed report of her work every two weeks to the Chairman of the Nursing Committee, who shall give a summary at each monthly meeting of the Board of Directors.
8. In case of dismissal the nurse shall receive a month's notice or a month's pay in lieu of notice; and in case of resignation, she shall give a month's notice or forfeit a month's pay.
9. The nurse shall be entitled to one month's vacation during the year; and as the salary is continued during the time, it is required that she shall not exercise her profession, but shall employ the whole time for rest and recuperation.
10. The nurse, when absent on account of sickness, shall be given her full pay for a period not exceeding half a month. After the expiration of the half month, further payment shall be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
The various organizations in town have been very liberal in their contributions to the service, the following societies having made generous donations: Scituate Public School Association, Scituate Woman's Club, North Scituate Welfare League, Girls' Scouts, Steadfast Lodge, U. O. of O. L., Post 31, G. A. R., Woman's Relief Corps, Carpenter's Union, Scituate Catholic Church, Congregational Sewing Circle, Ladies' Aid Methodist Church, Unitarian Alliance, Laymen's League, Baptist Sewing Circle, Scituate American Legion, World Wide Guild, Village Brotherhood.
At the Annual Town Meeting in March, 1921, the Town appropriated $1000 toward the salary of the nurse, and this has been a good investment in securing part time of the nurse in the schools and among the unfortunate.
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Scituate Public Health Nursing Service
In reviewing the activities of the year 1921 we find that great emphasis has been placed on health work for the children in our schools - the Town's greatest interest and asset. It was at the instigation of the service that the Dental Clinic was established in Scituate schools at the beginning of the school year and through the service that the funds were available to purchase the dental equipment which is owned by the Town.
Tooth brushes were bought and placed in the hands of the teachers to sell the pupils at cost.
Health literature published by the State Board of Health has been distributed throughout the schools, and Coco, the Health clown, was secured to give exhibitions at the Jenkins and Hatherly Schools.
MARTHA S. MITCHELL, Secretary.
Following are the reports of Treasurer and Public Health Nurse:
ANNUAL REPORT OF TREASURER OF SCITUATE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE December 8, 1921
Cash on hand December 10, 1920. $1,266 88
Received as follows:
From Town of Scituate. $1,000 00
From Societies and Organizations . 314 00
From Nursing Fees . 364 65
From Memberships .
34 50
From Sale of Red Cross Stamps . .
58 53
From Proceeds of Entertainments
87 75
From Donations from Individuals
33 00
From Other Sources . 6 87
$1,899 30
Total Receipts. $1,899 30
Total plus cash on hand for 1921 $3,166 18
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Scituate Public Health Nursing Service
Cash Payments for 1921
For Nurses' Salaries
$1,464 00
For Garage Rent. 50 00
For Upkeep of Car.
289 33
For Insurance on Car
79 00
For Nurses' Cash Expense
16 55
For Printing and Stationery
33 24
For Nursing Supplies .
51 77
Total Payments $1,983 89
$1,983 89
Balance cash on hand December 8, 1921 . . $1,182 29
Respectfully submitted,
ANSEL F. SERVAN, Treasurer.
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Report of District Nurse
REPORT OF DISTRICT NURSE January 1 to December 31, 1921
Patients cared for
114
Nursing visits .
749
Infant welfare visits 340
Prenatal visits .
52
Tuberculosis visits .
43
Child welfare.
41
Visits to schools 152
This includes visits with school doctor and school dentist:
Visits to homes of school children 109
Attendance at clinic (dental) .
28
Social service .
50
Sanitary inspections (schools)
13
Friendly visits
210
Other
279
Total. 2,065
Night calls after 8 p.m.
36
Money collected .
$389 15
ALICE M. GAFFNEY, District Nurse.
132
Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
January 3, 1922.
To the Selectmen, Town of Scituate, Mass.
Gentlemen: My report for the year as Sealer of Weights and Measures:
Sealed
Adjusted
Platforms over 5,000 pounds.
1
Platforms under 5,000 pounds.
15
1
Counter scales
31
5
Spring scales .
37
1
Computing scales
18
3
Prescription scales .
5
2
Weights.
206
22
Liquid measures
36
Oil measuring pump
36
14
Yard measures
8
In addition to this report I have made inspections of scales and pumps.
Total amount of fees.
$48 48
Respectfully submitted,
ELWOOD C. DAMON, Sealer for 1921.
133
Report of Chief of Police
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
Scituate, Mass., December 31, 1921.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
of the Town of Scituate.
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the Annual Report of the Police Department for the year 1921.
The work of the department has not differed much from that of previous years, other than there has not been quite as much trouble in regard to the looting the houses of our summer residents, and no serious breaks have occurred.
On account of the increased auto travel, during the past season it became necessary to have extra officers detailed to cover certain points on our most travelled streets, during Saturday afternoons, Sundays and holidays, in order to protect the public, and I am pleased to be able to state that no accidents, save a few minor ones, occurred during the entire season in our Town; one serious accident happened at the Scituate Railroad Station, but that was not owing to any lack of police protection.
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