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Oct. 19-Still alarm at 2.45 P. M. Tenement at 59 Fairlawn Ave. Owned by Hormidas Belanger. Caused by flooded range burner. Insured.
Oct. 27-Still alarm at 1.35 P. M. Garage at 116 Everett St. Owned by Joseph Adamick. Caused by burning leaves near garage. Insured.
Dec. 17-Still alarm at 12.25 A. M. Tenement at 570 South St. Owned by Charles Trahan. Caused by defective fire place. Insured.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Permits
Transporting Gasoline 4
High Explosives 12
Range Oil Burners 67
Power Oil Burners 203
Open Air Permits 490
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Removal of Gasoline Tanks
5
Decorations
Bottled Gas Permits
36 33
Inspections
Stores
208
Hotels and Boarding Houses
56
Tenement Houses
1887
Range Oil Burners
67
Power Oil Burners
203
Clubs and Cafes
119
Locked Out
30
Complaints
97
In closing my report for last year, I wish to thank the Citi- zens for their co-operation, and members of the Department for their loyalty to their work.
In conclusion, the Chief, Oswald Meunier, on behalf of the members of the Fire Department, wishes to thank the Board of Selectmen and the other Town Officials for their courtesy and consideration of the Department.
OSWALD MEUNIER, Chief of the Fire Department.
ROSTER OF THE SOUTHBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief
Oswald Meunier Deputy Chief Daniel Daniels
Permanent Firemen
Captain Emile Caouette
Lieut. Archie Langevin
Harry Gendron
Rodolphe Arpin
Ovila Donais
Adrien Pouliot
Ernest Collette
Victor Caouette
Alva Gregoire
Edward McNally
Henry Desourdy
Romeo Mathieu
Arthur Marand
Napoleon White
Edward Boucher
Jean St. Amant
Biago Puccilli
Callmen Hose No. 1
Captain Hermas Lippe
Lieut. Stewart Casavant
Clarence Blais
Gerard Fontaine
Lionel Peloquin
George Hogan
Leopold Langlois
Ernest Tremblay
Armand Dumas
Albert Beaudry
Thomas Mannis
Roland Larochelle
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Callmen Aerial No. 1
Captain Eugene Blais Romeo Lippe Armand Durocher William Berry Normand Larochelle
Lieut. Napoleon Blais Raymond Dartt Arthur Caplette Anthony DePietro Archie Ruzzoli
Louis Ciprari
Callmen Hose No. 2
Captain Adelard Lepage
Lieut. Eugene Gaumond
Alexander Daigle
Archie Matte
Aime Ravenelle
George Plouffe
Armand Gibeault
Walter Kingsbury
Roy Proulx
Melvin Williams
Superintendent of Fire Alarm Normand Larochelle
FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Forest Fire Department answered 43 alarms for forest fires in 1951.
Forest Fire Warden's salary - $200.00.
There were 490 permits for fires in the open.
I wish at this time to thank the people for their good will and again ask their co-operation with this Department to pre- vent forest fires in this vicinity.
Inventory of the Forest Fire Department
One forest fire pump with 2500 ft. of 11/2 in. hose $1,500.00
2800 ft. of 1-in. hose 1,400.00
6-11/2-inch shut-off nozzles
125.00
6-1-inch shut-off nozzles
120.00
8 open end nozzles
54.00
1-1/2-ton Ford truck
1,000.00
1-1-ton Ford truck
150.00
Twenty-two 21/2 gallon extinguishers
155.00
Thirteen Indian fire pumps
163.50
4-21/2-gallon hand pumps
60.00
6-Ten-quart pails
15.00
Fourteen brooms
14.00
Two shovels
2.00
12 reducers
60.00
OSWALD MEUNIER, Forest Fire Dept. Warden.
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Deputy Forest Fire Wardens
Daniel Daniels Albert Servant Romeo Lippe Harry Michaels
Emile Caouette Joseph Mandeville Archie Langevin Rosario Bellerose
AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
In rendering my report for the past year, I wish to state that there was an appropriation of $1,015.40 made for this Department.
In 1951 the Ambulance made 247 out of town trips amounting to
$2,511.00
The Ambulance Department collected bills amounting to
2,145.00
Balance on books $ 366.00
During the past year the ambulance made the following trips:
Out of town trips at no charge:
Public Welfare
2
Old Age Assistance
2
Abated
4
Southbridge 318
Sturbridge
69
Worcester 60
Charlton
34
Fiskdale
20
Boston
14
Grafton
4
Framingham
4
Brimfield
4
Holland
3 4
Dodge
Spencer
3
West Woodstock
3
Oxford
3
Dudley
2
Hartford
2
West Dudley
2
East Brimfield
2
New Britain
2
Wales
1
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West Springfield
1
Springfield
1
North Oxford
1
Whitman
1
Eastford
1
Waltham
1
Cranston, R. I.
1
Montague City
1
Newton
1
Brookfield
1
Middletown
1
Total
573
Inventory of the Ambulance Department
1
Cadillac Ambulance
$4,000.00
1 Ford Ambulance 200.00
2 Spare Tires 35.00
2 Folding Stretchers
60.00
1 Orthopatic Stretcher
60.00
2 First Aid Kit 10.00
2 Flame Proof Blanket 90.00
3 Pillows 7.50
25 Pillow Cases 19.00
24 Sheets 29.00
13 Blankets 65.00
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge:
The Board of Health met March 9th and organized as follows:
Dr. Raymond Haling, Chairman.
Dr. Robert DeJordy, Clerk.
Mr. Henry Demers, P.H.G., Publicity Chairman.
Shortly after organizing, the Board of Health met with Mr. A. Caron and set up our books in such a manner as to break down the costs of the various phases of the deparment's work.
During the year 12 regular and 7 special meetings were held. Last year the tuberculosis clinic was discontinued, and is now being held at the Worcester County Tuberculosis Hos- pital in Boylston, every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the year.
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Mr. Joseph Chagnon, the milk and food inspector attended a post graduate course in field work at the University of Massa- chusetts at Amherst, Mass.
During the year various health meetings were attended by the Nurse, Board of Health Agent and Board members.
Since the pasteurization of milk law was enacted, not a case of undulant fever was reported.
A more detailed account of the activities of the Department can be found in the reports of the personnel of the Board.
We wish to thank all who have co-operated with our ap- pointed officers.
Respectfully submitted , RAYMOND F. HALING, M.D.
ROBERT DeJORDY, D.S.C.
HENRY DEMERS, P.H.G.
Members of the Board of Health.
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH FOOT EXAMINATION
To the Board of Health Physician.
Dear Sir:
Herewith I submit my report for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1951. A total of 1077 children were examined in the three Parochial Schools. As in the past the 8th grade pupils in each school were given a brief discourse on the proper care of their feet to maintain good foot health.
Following is a classification of defects noted in the exam- ination.
General Posture
20
Skin
95
Nails
82
Orthopedic Conditions 138
Hygiene 35
The defects in their general classification are further broken down to specific conditions on the children's examina- tion record cards.
The School nurse sent out 181 notices to the children's par- ents and in many cases we were able to include recommenda- tion for better hygiene, posture or nail care.
We are thankful for the cooperation of the school nurse, the school authorities and the parents, and for their interest in promoting interest for better foot health in our children.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT W. DEJORDY, D.S.C.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
To the Honorable Board of Health.
Gentlemen:
Herewith I submit my report for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1951. The results of restrictions imposed by the federal government on the materials used in this trade have been quite noticeable in this area, as they affect the number of new starts in various types of buildings, and also govern the extent of al- terations and repairs of other existing structures.
The manufacture of some grades of materials have been discontinued and other suitable grades substituted, and some plumbing fixtures and appliances have been re-designed and standardized throughout the entire industry as an economical measure of manufacture as well as a means of conserving criti- cal materials for defense.
During the year, the following plumbing fixtures and ap- pliances were installed:
Water Closets
130
Lavatories
110
Bath Tubs
88
Kitchen Sinks
105
Laundry Trays
13
Sink & Tray Combinations
8
Shower Stalls
16
Urinals
11
Food Waste Grinders
3
Clothes Washing Machines
10
Dish Washing Machines
6
Industrial & Laboratory Sinks
14
Water Pumps
5
Tankless Water Heaters
18
Gas, Oil, Electric Water Heaters
51
Hot Water Tanks, (Range Boilers) 22
Floor Drains
7
Air Conditioners
2
Drinking Fountains
6
Slop Sinks
5
Wash Sinks & Wash Fountains
8
Total Fixtures & Appliances
638
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Where no public sewers were available, 3 Cesspools and 9 Septic Tanks were installed with adequate drainage fields.
I also issued 14 permits for minor repairs, such as the re- newal of or additions to water distributing pipes, replacement of fixture traps, relocating of house drains, etc.
Number of Permits Granted 184
Number of Inspections Made 532
Number of Water Tests Conducted 37
Unfinished Jobs of December 31st 16
The haphazard installation of private water supplies (wells) and private sewage disposal systems (cesspools and sep- tic tanks with drainage fields) as well as many other factors per- taining to this and other types of sanitation for the protection of the public urges me to strongly recommend a complete revi- sion of our plumbing code to be more in conformance with the advances of scientific research in the sanitation field and to pro- vide our home owners and tax payers an economical, sound, and reasonable and practical code based on scientific considera- tions.
I take this opportunity to thank your Board for granting me leave of absence from September 24th., to December 14th., thereby enabling me to attend a 12 weeks' course in Environ- mental Sanitation at the University of Massachusetts in Am- herst. While some of the subject matter was quite familiar to me and served as refresher material, basic knowledge was also emphasized in many other subjects to meet the needs of public health departments such as ours. As I could be home on week- ends, I made my services available to your department on Sat- urdays and Sundays so as not to retard or hinder constructions in any way.
I also wish to thank all town departments, firms and indi- viduals who have co-operated or assisted me in carrying on the above work.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH A. CHAGNON, Inspector of Plumbing.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
To the Honorable Board of Health.
Gentlemen:
For the third consecutive year, I conducted 3 lectures on applied bacteriology to the biology class of Mary E. Wells High School under the direction of Professor Edward Deroches. We
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also had three demonstrations to the same class held in our lab- oratory in Town Hall.
Making use of blanc plates containing a standard agar or a growing media, the students individually inoculated these plates while simulating actual operations in restaurants and cafes. Thus, plates containing a hair plucked from their heads, finger impressions, saliva, coughs, sneezes, dust, and swabbings from drinking glasses, etc., were incubated in our laboratory and the results examined by the students, with an adequate dis- cussion and question period.
As in previous years, more time was expended in indivi- dual establishments where conditions required it, with the oper- ators and owners cooperating amicably in building up and maintaining the sanitary aspects of their business places. There are yet a few locations where structural improvements are urgently needed and these owners fully intend to make the necessary alterations as soon as individual conditions permit.
During the year, we made 189 equipment inspections and performed the necessary confirmative tests indicating the effi- ciency of washing and sterilization methods. A different ar- rangement of equipment plus a few minor changes and improve- ments in methods of operation were recommended and were carried out in a fairly prompt and satisfactory manner.
We have 97 separate units serving food and drink in this community, and as the turnover in employees is sometimes quite extensive in the larger establishments, this necessitates more or less constant repetition and follow-ups on our part to maintain our sanitary requirements.
We have also noted a lesser degree of confusion and a more widespread knowledge of procedures since our last food-hand- lers' course in January, of 1950, and for reasons that will be im- mediately obvious to you, I would suggest strongly that our next course for food-handlers be directed with more emphasis toward the management and key-personnel in their employ.
Washing and sanitizing compounds and equipment are con- stantly being improved with the added advantages of more com- pactness and better construction of fixtures and more effective and labor-saving methods of sanitation.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH A. CHAGNON, Food Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF MILK
To the Honorable Board of Health.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit a report of the work performed as your Inspector of Milk for the year ending December 31st., 1951.
During the year, I collected samples from 16 vehicle-deal- ers, 95 dairy farmers and from our 4 local processing plants, to- gether with samples from stores, restaurants, lunch counters, etc. I did not collect any samples or perform any tests or analyses during the last 3 months of this year as I was attend- ing a 12 weeks' course in Environmental Sanitation at the Univ- ersity of Massachusetts, in Amherst, but visited milk plants, stores, and restaurants and inspected vehicles whenever pos- sible on week-ends.
Total number of samples collected-368.
Tests for Butter-Fats-346 samples tested, of which 19 samples were below the legal standard of 3.35%.
Tests for Solids-302 samples tested; 89 samples were found to be below the legal standard of 12.00% total solids.
Tests for Acidity-86 samples tested, 18 samples of which were below the accepted minimum standard, mostly due to im- proper cooling.
Phosphataste Tests-(Efficiency of pasteurization)-113 sam- ples were tested, of which 5 were insufficiently pasteurized.
Microscopic Bacteria Count-(Clump Count)-384 samples examined of which 103 samples had counts higher than the A. P. H. A. Standards.
Mastitis Tests-42 samples were cultured and the smears from 5 cows were found positive and affected animals were dis- posed of by the farmers.
Milk, Cream & Oleomargarine Licenses granted 57
*Number of visits made to Dairy Farms 296
Number of visits made to Processing Plants 79
During the months of April and May, I visited and inspect- ed 114 dairy farms in the company of 2 of our state Milk Regu- lation Board Inspectors for the purpose of mapping and routing dairy farms in the towns of Southbridge, Charlton, Dudley, Sturbridge, Fiskdale, Holland, Brimfield and the Brookfields to determine their easy accessibility in times of disaster or in the emergency of national defense.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH A. CHAGNON, Inspector of Milk.
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REPORT OF SLAUGHTERING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Health Dear Sir:
Herein is my report as Slaughtering Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1951. I have inspected and stamped 65 meat animals, and rejected one hog.
The animals inspected are as follows:
Calves 10
Sheep
2
Cattle 3
Goats
2
Hogs
48
Respectfully submitted, ALCIDE FOURNIER, Inspector.
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REPORT OF PAROCHIAL SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Board of Health, Southbridge, Mass. Gentlemen:
The results of the annual inspection of pupils in the elemen- tary grades are distributed as follows:
Notre Dame School-Number Examined, 480 Defects Requiring Notices, 34
List of Defects:
Carious teeth
103
Hypertrophied tonsils 31
Tonsils under observation 44
Skin condition (Acne)
11
Ear condition (Eczema)
2
Vision corrected with glasses
30
Poor posture
3
Enlarged cervical glands
17
Eye condition under treatment
3
Heart
1
Chest Deformity
1
Ste. Jeanne d'Arc School-Number Examined, 301 Defects Requring Notices, 34
List of Defects:
Carious teeth
39
Hypertrophied Tonsils 14
Tonsils under observation 25
Skin condition (Acne)
3
Eczema
2
Vision corrected with glasses
13
Poor posture
1
Enlarged cervical glands
3
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St. Mary's School-Number Examined, 187 Defects Requiring Notices, 30
List of Defects:
Carious teeth 31
Hypertrophied tonsils 39
Tonsils under observation 19
Vision corrected with glasses
6
Heart condition
1
Enlarged cervical glands
5
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND F. HALING, M.D.
REPORT OF AGENT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Honorable Board of Health
Dear Sirs:
As Agent of the Board of Health for 1951, I herewith sub- mit the following list of contagious diseases reported to this office:
Chicken Pox 6 Dog Bite 28
Measles 103 Scarlet Fever 5
Pulmonary Tuberculosis .. 2 Whooping Cough 27
German Measles
3
Mumps
23
Total
205
List of deaths for 1951 for which this office has issued per- mits for burial.
Diseases of the Circulatory System
Arterioclerotic Heart Disease 23
Chronic Myocarditis 4
Congestive Heart Failure
3
Coronary Occlusion
5
Rheumatic Heart 1
Coronary Thrombosis 26
Hypertensive Heart Disease 2
Myocardial Infarct 5
Diseases of the Nervous System
Cerebral Vascular Thrombosis
1
Cerebral Embolism
3
Cerebral Hemorrhage
18
Cerebral Thrombosis 3
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Adenocarcinoma of Lungs 2
Respiratory Failure
4
Hypostatic Pneumonia 7
Carcinoma of Lung
2
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Lobar Pneumonia Bronchopneumonia Hypostatic Pneumonia
1
4 7
Diseases of the Genito-Urinary System
Carcinoma of Prostate
3
Carcinoma of Ovaries 2
Carcinoma of Bladder
1
Uteri
5
Diseases of the Digestive System
Acute Liver Failure
1
Adenocarcinoma of the descending colon 1
2
Carcinoma of the Kidney
2
Carcinoma of the Pancreas
1
Carcinoma of the Liver
1
Carcinoma of the Sigmoid
2
Carcinoma of the Stomach
4
Intestinal Obstruction
3
ACCIDENTAL
Gas Poisoning
2
War Casualty
2
Fractured Skull
2
Accidental Drowning
1
Extensive Burns of Face and Body
1
Certificate Issued for Transfer from Oak Ridge to Italy
1
All Others
Prematurity
6
Peritonitis
4
Still Born
6
Gastric Ulcer
2
Leukemia
1
Cancer of Rectum
1
Diabetic
1
Addison Disease
1
Whooping Cough
1
Total
188
Respectfully submitted, ERNEST TETREAULT, Agent.
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Carcinoma of the Intestine
REPORT OF THE SANITARY INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Health
Dear Sirs:
I hereby submit my report as Sanitary Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1951.
I received during the year 41 complaints. All were inves- tigated.
Permits and Licenses Issued
Day School 2
Boarding House for the Aged
1
Vapor Bath 1
Convalescent and Nursing Home 1
Non-Alcoholic Beverage 1
Slaughter House
3
Funeral Director
5
Ice Cream Mix 3
Anti-Freeze
42
Total 59
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST TETREAULT,
Sanitary Inspector.
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH NURSE
To the Board of Health
Dear Sirs:
I herewith submit my report as Board of Health Nurse, for the year ending December 31, 1951.
Since the discontinuation of the monthly tuberculosis clinics in August 1950, all chest X-rays have been referred to the Worcester County Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Boylston.
Thirty-six reported for X-ray and examination. Thirteen from this group were X-rayed twice; one, three times; two, four times, and two reported to the Veterans Hospital in Rutland.
We have had a total of sixteen patients in four Sanatoriums, receiving treatment during the year. Two remained only a few months; two died and four were dischaged after a long period of treatment. Two new patients were admitted and one old patient was re-admitted.
Twenty-seven ex-sanatorium patients listed on our records as quiescent, no activity, are getting along very well; most of them have full time employment and live a normal life. Dental Clinic
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Although the condition of the children's teeth has improved over a period of years, our school health records still show carious teeth at the top of the list of defects.
We carried on our dental program during eight months of the school year for the benefit of the elementary school children in the first four grades. In a very limited way, we have en- deavored to follow ideal objectives, such as to assist in the pre- vention of dental disease; routine dental care and class-room in- struction on dental hygiene.
The charting of dental defects in classrooms, by the staff dentist, made more time available in the clinics for treatment. With this information, the children in need of immediate at- tention were selected to report first.
During sixty-four clinics, four hundred and twenty pupils attended, with request slips from their parents. Three hundred had their teeth cleaned, plus six hundred and five fillings. Toxoid Clinics
Toxoid clinics were scheduled from February 13th to April 27th. This year is was necessary to have an extra session in Notre Dame school, in order to care for a group of forty-eight pupils who had requested a booster dose of toxoid. One hundred and five children had three injections, three weeks apart, and two hundred and forty-two had a booster dose.
Parents are now aware of the value of this treatment for the prevention of diphtheria, and each year we find more chil- dren have been immunized before they enter school. Over 75% of the children registered for kindergarten and 57% of those for the first grade.
During the month of September, all the parochial school children were weighed and measured, as part of the physical examination. The school physician examined nine hundred and sixty-eight pupils, assisted by the nurse. Defects found were recorded on health cards and parents advised to consult their family physician. The purpose of these examinations it to note the general health; detect symptoms of contagious disease, and on the whole, to check the growth and well-being of the child since the last examination. Good appearance and an increase in height and weight usually finds a child normal.
Pre-School Clinics
Registration and physical examinations were conducted by the School Health Department and the Board of Health. A total of three hundred and twelve children reported at five clinics, plus thirty-three more who registered at the Board of Health Office during the summer. This number included pupils for the first grade and kindergarten.
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The Massachusetts Hearing Test which is the group, pure- tone test instrument, was used for the first time in testing one hundred and ninety-five pupils in Ste. Jeanne d'Arc school. The test proved rather unsatisfactory, with an unusual number of failures. This was due to the fact that the test was conducted on the stage in a large hall where it was almost impossible to shut out sounds from other classrooms, as well as outside. The testing area was the only one available. The majority who failed to make a perfect score were re-tested individually, with much better results. The remaining group were advised to con- sult their family specialist.
Since the hearing test in March, we have had the privilege of using a basement-room which was adequate in every way for eye testing. Two hundred and sixty-nine children had their eyes tested; sixteen wore glasses and eighteen failed to make a perfect score. The failures were reported to the parents with recommendations to report to their family specialist.
Due to lack of proper facilities in Notre Dame School, it has been impossible to have ear and eye testing on a regular schedule. However, this year, with the co-operation of the school authorities, we examined the eyes of five hundred and forty- seven pupils. We found eighty-six needing follow-up; either and eye correction or treatment. In this group, forty-two wore glasses and a total of sixty failed to make a perfect score, in- cluding sixteen who wore glasses.
The parents concerned were notified and it is most gratify- ing to note that they were anxious to have their children report to the family specialist.
Dr. Robert DeJordy, podiatrist, examined the pupils in all the parochial schools. Separate notices of defects were sent to the parents.
The State Law "Prohibiting the employment in schools of persons suffering from Tuberculosis, etc.", made it necessary to have the public and parochial school personnel X-rayed. A mo- bile unit provided by the Southern Worcester County Health Association rendered this service for two hundred and seventy- two persons, on March 19th. in the Town Hall. This included forty-six from the parochial schools, as well as the school per- sonnel from Sturbridge, Charlton and Holland.
Sterling Camp
This year, two groups of children spent a month at the Sterling Health Camp instead of the former schedule of one group for two months. Seven girls enjoyed this privilege.
This health camp program is under the supervision of a nurse and trained workers and consists of various handcrafts,
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swimming, dramatics, games and hikes. Each child gained weight from the mid-day rest period, proper food and regular habits.
Seventy parochial school children were provided with a mid-morning milk lunch, from funds donated by the Lion's Club. Both the parents and the teachers appreciate this kind gesture.
Since a new State Law requires nursery schools to con- form to regulations drawn up by the local Board of Health, it was necessary to inspect the schools before granting a license. Schools were inspected March 1st and November 30th.
There are two nursery schools in this community-the Hyland Nursery School located at 59 Highland Street, and the Southbridge Nursery Kindergarten on Main Street, in the Methodist Church. The following items were checked: Loca- tion, safety and sanitation, construction, play space, light and ventilation, temperature, arrangement of rooms and provision for health care. Both schools were found to comply with all re- quirements.
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