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CHESTER J. MASKA, Moth Superintendent.
GYPSY MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I wish to submit my report for the Gypsy Moth Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1952.
The past year, I sprayed with DDT and Lead as many of our town-owned trees as possible, for Gypsy Moth and Web Worm, because of limited amount of funds.
I find in sprayed areas infestation has been kept down to my satisfaction. Unsprayed areas, infestation is spreading.
Moth Extermination 1952 appropriation $400.00
Salaries and Wages:
Moth Superintendent $ 113.55
Labor
97.65
Other Expenses:
Hydraulic Sprayer
117.00
Truck Hire
52.50
Material
19.30
400.00
Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA, Moth Superintendent.
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
In accordance with the law and custom, I submit the fol- lowing report of the year ending December 31, 1952, giving names of members of the Fire Department, values of properties under my supervision, number of fires we responded to, values of properties where loss occurred, dates and location of fires.
We responded to 12 bell alarms, 4 were false, 415 were still alarms. Total, 427 alarms for the year.
329 hydrants at $65.00 each per year Total $21,385.00
The detailed report and budget follows:
Value of buildings
$880,000.00
Loss on buildings
20,216.97
Insurance on buildings
430,100.00
Insurance paid on buildings
20,186.97
Value of contents
144,000.00
Loss on contents
12,767.02
Insurance on contents
74,900.00
Insurance paid on contents
11,747.02
Inventory of the Fire Department
Two fire stations
$ 75,000.00
Fire apparatus
30,000.00
Fire Department supplies
10,000.00
Gamewell fire alarm system
25,000.00
Permits
Transporting gasoline
7
High Explosives
30
Range Oil Burners
63
Power Oil Burners
184
Open Air Permits
440
Removal of Gas Tanks
4
Decorations
27
Bottled Gas Permits
28
Inspections
Stores
217
Hotels and Boarding Houses
56
Tenement Houses
1894
Range Oil Burners
63
Power Oil Burners
184
Clubs and Cafes
121
Locked Out
32
Complaints
73
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Alarms Responded
Jan. 27-Still alarm at 11.06 a. m. Store at 322 Main St. Owned by Arnold Goodwin. Caused by flooded power burner. Insured.
Feb. 18-Still alarm at 10.40 a. m. Parish Rectory at 29 Summer St. Owned by the Polish Parish. Caused by spontaneous combustion. Insured.
March 12-Still alarm at 11.40 a. m. Tenement at 456 Elm St. Owned by Vincent Fontaroni. Caused by short circuit. Insured.
March 12-Still alarm at 1.35 a. m. Cafe at 40 East Main St. Owned by Dhose Lazo. Caused by overheated stove pipe. Insured.
March 18-Box 41 at 1.43 p. m. Garage at Main St. Owned by the Town of Southbridge. Set by children. Insured.
March 22-Box 45 at 1.03 a. m. Cafe at 23 Olney Ave. Owned by Rosaire Proulx. Cause unknown. Insured.
April 17-Still alarm at 2.40 p. m. Store at 322 Main St. Owned by Arnold Goodwin. Caused by electric light touching celotex ceiling. Insured.
April 20-Still alarm at 5.18 p. m. Tenement at 157 Elm St. Owned by Mary Dandridge. Caused by oily rags on porch. Insured.
April 21-Still alarm at 1.55 p. m. Tenement at Old Sturbridge Rd. Owned by Alfred Beaulieu. Caused by sun rays on glass jar. Insured.
April 28-Still alarm at 4.25 p. m. Pastry store at 98 Worcester St. Owned by Raymond Craite, Caused by overheated power burner motor. Insured.
May 4-Still alarm at 8.18 a. m. Tenement at 80 High St. Owned by Charles Bruso, Sr. Caused by overheated chim- ney. Insured.
May 9-Still alarm at 7.14 a. m. Tenement at 125 Woodstock Rd. Owned by Joseph Iozzo. Caused by flooded range oil burner. Insured.
May 10 .- Still alarm at 4.30 p. m. Store at 6 Lens St. Owned by Joseph Therrien. Caused by grease near fan. Insured.
May 15-Still alarm at 7.46 a. m. Store at 94 Cross St. Owned by Aristide Asselin. Caused by spontaneous combustion. Insured.
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June 13-Box 35 at 9.50 a. m. Tenement at 34 Hamilton St. Owned by Benjamin Hamblin. Caused by cigarette. In- sured.
June 17-Box 321 at 7.33 p. m. Foundry at 270 Worcester St. Owned by Ernest Horney. Caused by wood too close to furnace. Insured.
July 4-Still alarm at 6.07 p. m. Tenement at 43 Franklin Ter- race. Owned by John Rischitelli, Caused by fire cracker. Insured.
Aug. 3-Still alarm at 8.13 p. m. Rooming house at 312 Main St. Owned by Omer Perron. Caused by smoking in bed. Insured.
Aug. 23-Still alarm at 5.40 a. m. Tenement at 61 Oliver St. Owned by Philibert Quevillion. Caused by careless smok- ing. Insured.
Sept. 14-Box 32 at 2.42 p. m. Tenement at 186 Hamilton St. Owned by Tiberi and Spahl. Cause undetermined. Insured.
Oct. 22-Still alarm at 2.30 p. m. Tenement at 127 Moon St. Owned by William DiGregorio. Caused by sparks from incinerator. Insured.
Sept. 28-Still alarm at 4.55 p. m. Vacant house at 35 Durfee St. Owned by John Hogan. Cause unknown. Insured.
Dec. 19-Still alarm at 12.30 p. m. Vacant house at rear of 89 Cross St. Owned by Mrs. Eva Duff. Caused by flooded range burner. Insured.
Dec. 22-Still alarm at 1.15 p. m. Tenement at 20 Walcott St. Owned by George Fournier. Caused by children playing with matches. Insured.
ROSTER OF THE SOUTHBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Oswald Meunier
Deputy Chief Daniel Daniels
Permanent Firemen
Capt. Emile Caouette Lieut. Archie Langevin
Biago Puccilli
Rodolphe Arpin
Ovila Donais
Adrien Pouliot
Harry Gendron
Victor Caouette
Ernest Collette
Edward McNally
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Alva Gregoire Henry Desourdy Arthur Marand Edward Boucher
Romeo Mathieu Napoleon White Jean St. Amant
Call Men - Hose No. 1
Capt. Hermas Lippe
Lieut. Leopold Langlois
Clarence Blais
Roland Larochelle
Armand Dumas
Paul Lucier
Thomas Mannis
Alfred Langevin Raymond Houle
Call Men - Hose No. 2
Capt. Eugene Blais
Louis Ciprari
Lieut. Napoleon Blais
Raymond Dartt
Armand Durocher
Arthur Caplette
William Berry
Anthony DePietro
Normand Larochelle
Archie Ruzzoli
Call Men - Aerial No. 1
Capt. Eugene Gaumond
Archie Matte
Lieut. Alexander Daigle
George Plouffe
Aime Ravenelle
Melvin Williams
Armand Gibeault
Roger Favreau
Roy Proulx
Ferdinand Szczypien
Superintendent of Fire Alarm Normand Larochelle
In closing my report for last year, I wish to thank the citi- zens for their cooperation, 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.
For the Fire Department, ARCHIE LANGEVIN, Clerk.
FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Forest Fire Department answered 87 alarms for forest fires in 1952.
Forest Fire Warden salary, $200.00
There were 440 permits for fires in the open.
I wish at this time to thank the people for their good will
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Gerard Fontaine
Ernest Tremblay
Albert Beaudry
and again ask their cooperation with this department to prevent 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
3100 ft. of 1-in. hose
1,610.00
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-ton Ford truck
1,000.00
1
1-ton Ford truck
150.00
Twenty-two 21/2-gallon extinguishers
155.00
Fifteen Indian fire pumps
163.50
4 21/2-gallon hand pumps
50.00
6
Ten-quart pails
15.00
Seven brooms
7.00
Two shovels
2.00
12 Reducers
60.00
OSWALD MEUNIER, Forest Fire Dept. Warden.
Deputy Forest Fire Wardens
Daniel Daniels
Emile Caouette
Albert Servant
Joseph Mandeville
Romeo Lippe
Archie Langevin
Harry Michaels
Rosario Bellerose
AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
In rendering my report for the past year, I wish to state that there was an appropriation of $1,200.00 made for this De- partment.
In 1952 the ambulance made 211 out-of-town trips and 302 local trips.
During the past year the ambulance made the following trips:
Out of town trips at no charge:
Veterans' Aid
5
Old Age Assistance
2
Public Welfare
2
Abated
1
Southbridge
302
Worcester
52
Sturbridge
36
Charlton
34
29
Boston
Fiskdale
Brimfield
5
Dodge
5
Framingham
5 4
Holland
West Dudley
Grafton
Dudley
Tewksbury
Fall River
West Boylston
Holyoke
Brookline
Millbury
Melrose
Spencer
Somerville
Wrentham
1
Putnam
1
Nashua
1
Middleboro
1
Chelsea
1
Manchester
1
Webster
1
Hartford
1
East Woodstock
1
Eastford
1
Wales
1
Total
513
Inventory of the Ambulance Department
1 Cadillac Ambulance
$4,000.00
1 Packard Ambulance 4,900.00
2 Spare Tires
35.00
2 Folding Stretchers
60.00
1 Orthopedic Stretcher
60.00
2 First Aid Kit
10.00
2 Flame Proof Blankets
90.00
5 Pillows
12.50
30 Pillow Cases
22.50
30 Sheets
37.50
20 Blankets
100.00
E. &. J. Resuscitator
650.00
Puritan Oxifier Unit
165.00
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17 14
Brookfield
4 4 4 4 2
2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of Southbridge:
The Board of Health met on March 8, and organized as follows: Dr. Raymond F. Haling, Chairman; Dr. Robert De- Jordy, Clerk, and Mr. Henry Demers, Publicity Chairman.
During the year twelve (12) regular and five (5) special meetings were held.
On June 15, Dr. Robert DeJordy submitted his resignation as a member of the Board of Health to take effect July 1.
The Board of Selectmen appointed Dr. Armand Degrenier as a member of the Board to replace Dr. Robert DeJordy, effec- tive July 15.
On November 20, Mr. Joseph Chagnon submitted to the Board his resignation as plumbing inspector, food inspector and milk inspector as of December 1, 1952. Mr. Chagnon accepted a position with the State of Arizona.
On December 15, the Board appointed Mr. Arthur Ballard as plumbing inspector. Plumbing inspector is a Civil Service position.
During the year, various health meetings were attended by the Nurse, Board Members and the Agent.
A more detailed account of the activities of the Department can be found in the report of the personnel of the Board.
We wish to thank all the citizens who have cooperated and assisted this Department in any way.
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND F. HALING, M.D. ARMAND DEGRENIER, D.M.D. HENRY DEMERS, P.H.G.
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REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Southbridge Board of Health
Gentlemen:
The result of the annual inspection of pupils in the elemen- tary grades are distributed as follows.
Ste. Jeanne d'Arc School
Physical examination of pupils in the following grades: Eighth, Sixth, Fourth, Second and Pre-Primary. Defects in odd grades, also checked, total examined, 139.
Defects:
Carious Teeth
14 Spine 1
Enlarged tonsils 43 Enlarged Cervical Glands 2
5 Tonsils Removed 13 Skin Condition
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Notre Dame School
Physical examination of pupils in the following grades: Eighth, Sixth, Fourth, Second and Pre-Primary. Defects of odd grades, also checked, total examined, 252.
Defects:
Carious Teeth
73 Eye Squint 4
Enlarged Tonsils 65
Nose
7
Skin Condition
11 Posture
1
Spine
1 Heart
4
Enlarged Cervical Glands
4 Chest Deformity
1
Ears
5
Speech Defect
1
St. Mary's School
Physical examination of pupils in the following grades: Eighth, Sixth, Fourth, Second and First, total examined, 130.
Defects:
Carious Teeth
37 Eyes Squint 1
Enlarged Tonsils
33 Tonsils Removed 2
Skin Condition
2
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND HALING, M.D.
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH FOOT EXAMINATION
To the Board of Health Physician
Dear Sir:
Herewith I submit my report on the examination of the feet of the Parochial School children. Following the direction of the State Department of Public Health, two changes were inaugu- rated this year. We examined the children in every other grade starting with the Pre-Primary and we examined privately in a medical room provided. These changes enabled us to conduct a more thorough examination, and to impart to them some measure of knowledge of proper foot care, particularly as concerned their own individual problems.
A total of 647 children were examined and 113 notices sent to parents that their children's feet needed attention. These notices were sent out by the school nurse and in many instances we were able to include recommendations for better posture, hygiene, nail care or footgear. It is our opinion that the parents greatly appreciate this program.
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Following is a classification of defects found during the examination:
General Posture 12
Skin Disorders 67
Oritropedic Conditions 99
Nail Disorders
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Hygiene 17
These defects are further broken down to specific condi- tions on the examination record cards of each child.
Still to be examined are those children in the First, Third, Fifth and Seventh Grades, who showed defects at the examina- tion last year. It is our intention to check all of these again this year during the spring session.
I wish to acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of the School Nurse and the School authorities, and I also wish to thank the parents for their friendly interest and cooperation in our health program.
Respectfully submitted,
DR. ROBERT DeJORDY .
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, 1952.
Tuberculosis Clinics
Clinics for chest X-ray and examination have been avail- able to all persons in this area at the Worcester County Tuber- culosis Sanatorium, in Boylston, on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30 a. m.
We have had an average of ten patients in the Sanatorium during the year, two died, one was transferred to another sana- torium, and one was discharged. Three new and three old pa- tients were admitted. Seventy-eight persons were X-rayed, twenty-nine as routine, to assist the physicians to confirm their diagnosis, sixteen were ex-sanatorium patients reporting for their regular check-up, and thirty-three were contacts. Seventy- six interviews with ex-sanatorium patients and contacts. Immunizations Clinics
This year the State Department of Public Health recom- mended and provided the material for immunization clinics. Heretofore, we conducted clinics for the prevention of diph- theria only, but with the change of program, we were able to
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use the double and triple antigen for the prevention of whoop- ing-cough, tetanus, and diphtheria.
Beginning at the third to fourth month an infant may have three doses of triple antigen (at four to six weeks' intervals). The pre-school child through the fifth year, the triple antigen, and the school child the double antigen (tetanus and diphtheria), given at the same interval. Children of school age previously immunized should receive a booster dose every five years.
Three hundred and twenty-one children reported to the clinics, classified as follows: One hundred and twenty-three completed the series of three injections; twenty-two had two in- jections, nine had one, and one hundred and sixty-seven had a booster shot.
Dental Clinics
Until we have a local organization interested in promoting a dental health program, we will have to carry on as in pre- vious years. One group alone cannot achieve this project- parents, schools, the health department, dentists, and voluntary agencies-must all contribute in providing ways and means.
We encourage children to report to their dentist and obtain a dental certificate which means:
1. The mouth should be as clean as possible with special attention to food and tartar.
2. All cavities should be adequately treated.
3. Special attention should be given to all pits and fissures in deciduous and permanent teeth.
4. All abscessed teeth should be extracted.
During the school year sixty-four clinics were scheduled. Four hundred and thirty-one children from the first four grades were admitted, three hundred and thirty-three had their teeth cleaned, plus five hundred and eighteen fillings.
Pre-School Clinics
As usual the annual registration clinics for pre-school children was scheduled during the month of May, on the fol- lowing dates: 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th and the 12th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p. m. The procedure in the clinic was changed this year ac- cording to the recommendations of the State Supervisory Nurse. The new plan eliminated considerable extra office work, by using permanent records instead of copy-sheets. We also increased the personnel to four typists, four volun- teer members of the Visiting Nurse Association, and four nurses. After each child was weighed and measured, his disease and personal history recorded, the parents were in- structed to report with the child to their family physician, or to the school physicians, for a physical examination. Three hundred and eighty-six were registered at the clinics, and thirty-four at the Board of Health office during the summer.
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Effective September 1, 1952, the State Department of Public Health prescribed-Rules and Regulations, relative to the physical examination of school children.
This new regulation states that every child in school shall be separately and carefully examined by a physician within six months before entrance to school or during the first year after entrance, and at intervals of either three or four years there- after. A child transferred from another school system shall be examined as an entering child, unless school health records are transferred showing an adequate health appraisal.
In order to comply with the new regulations the school in- spector examined five hundred and twenty-one children in the elementary grades of the parochial schools, assisted by the school nurse. This number included Grades Eight, Six, Four, Two and Kindergarten. Children in the odd grades with de- fects noted on health cards in 1951 were also examined.
Sixteen girls divided into two groups, were accepted for a month's vacation at the Sterling Health Camp. Campers were from seven to thirteen years of age. They enjoyed a balanced program of rest, recreation, health information, crafts, and in- struction in sports. The program is designed to aid in the formation of healthy living habits. All Campers gained weight. The project is financed from the sale of Christmas Seals.
The Hyland Nursery and Kindergarten and the South- bridge Nursery Kindergarten schools were inspected in May and November. The total enrollment is sixty-five, fourty in the Southbridge Nursery Kindergarten, and twenty-five in the Hyland group. Both schools were found in excellent condition, and complied with all the requirements. The Hyland Nursery and Kindergarten school changed its quarters in the early Spring, moving from 59 Highland Street to Cole Avenue Ex- tension. The new building is constructed of cinder blocks, with a cement floor, with radiant heat, casement windows with screens and good lighting. Special bathroom for children, three junior toilet seats, and a six-foot wash basin with spray at the proper height. Five children may wash at the same time. There are two areas for class work, the main room ap- proximately thirty by sixteen feet, and a smaller room adjoin- ing. When completed they will also have a large play yard with out-door equipment.
Funds donated from the Lion's Club provided a mid-morn- ing milk lunch for sixty-seven children in the parochial schools. Pupils, parents and teachers extend their sincere appreciation.
Changes suggested in isolation and quarantine require- ments of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health were adopted under the authority of the General Laws. Fourteen diseases were listed for some change either by adding or sub- stituting a phrase or deleting the original wording entirely. It
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is no longer required to placard Scarlet Fever or Diphtheria, nor necessary to exclude children from school who have been exposed to diseases listed in the table of regulations, unless local health regulations require it.
At this time I wish to thank all organizations and indi- viduals who have co-operated and assisted in any way.
Respectfully submitted,
MARGUERITE C. HOULE, R.N., Board of Health Nurse.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
To the Honorable Board of Health.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Plumbing from January 1st to December 1st, 1952.
Plumbing and Appliances installed:
Water Closets 114
Lavatories
111
Bath Tubs
86
Kitchen Sinks
78
Laundry Trays
4
Sink and Tray Combinations
7
Shower Stalls
14
Urinals
7
Waste Food Grinders
4
Clothes Washing Machines
12
Dish Washing Machines
4
Industrial and Laboratory Sinks
6
Water Pumps 3
Tankless Water Heaters 26
Gas, Oil, Electric Water Heaters
28
Hot Water Tanks 16
1
Wash Sinks and Wash Fountains
2
No. Cesspools Installed
6
No. Septic Tanks Installed
16
No. Sewer Connections in Old Buildings 4
No. Permits Granted
108
No. Inspections Made 304
No. Water Tests Conducted 39
Slop Sinks
Unfinished Jobs 49
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I also take this occasion to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who collaborated with me during my tenure of office since June, 1938., the members of my Board, my co-workers in the Health Department, especially Miss Mar- guerite C. Houle, your devoted public health nurse, the person- nel of the School Department, and all other town department officials, elected and appointed, and last, but by no means least, the citizens of the Town of Southbridge.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH A. CHAGNON, Inspector of Plumbing.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK AND DAIRY PLANTS
To the Honorable Board of Health.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit a report of my work from January to December 1st, 1952.
We collected samples of milk and cream from 14 vehicle dealers, 92 dairy farmers and 4 local processing plants during this elapsed time, as well as periodical samples from stores, restaurants and lunch counters.
Total Number of Samples Collected 256
Tests for Butter-Fats: No. of Samples
239
Below standards: No. of Samples
Tests for Solids: No. of Samples 2
Below Standards: No. of Samples 18
224
Tests for Acidity: No. of Samples
Below Standards: No. of Samples
17
Phosphatase Tests: No. of Samples Negative Tests: No. of Samples None
142
Microscopic Bacteria Count: No. of Samples High Counts: No. of Samples
241
Mastitis Tests: (Cultures and Microscopic): No. of Samples 32
59
Number of cows with disease 5
Milk, Cream and Oleomargarine Licenses Granted
166
Number of Visits to Dairy Farms and Plants 63
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. CHAGNON,
Inspector of Milk.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
To the Honorable Board of Health.
Gentlemen:
Herewith I submit a report of my activities from January 1st until December 1st, 1952, as follows:
We made 92 equipment inspections in our eating and drink- ing establishments and performed the required bacteriological tests of utensils to confirm the efficacy of sterilization methods. We also answered a number of queries from transients visiting our town during the year and clarified the various criticisms in- volved to every one's satisfaction. A number of minor changes in methods and procedures were recommended to the owners and operators and these were carried out in a satisfactory manner.
We made 14 inspections in bakeries with the efficient col- laboration of the Division of Foods and Drugs of the State De- partment of Public Health, and we prevailed upon the owners to correct the few defects existing in their plants.
Finally, for the fourth consecutive year, we conducted a series of 6 lectures and demonstrations on applied bacteriology to the biology class of Mary E. Wells High School, under the auspices of Mr. Desroches and Mr. Duhart, and with the parti- cipation of Principal Robertson and Mrs. Beauregard.
These consisted of subject lectures to 3 student groups in their classroom, and 3 demonstrations and interpretations of laboratory procedures and determinations in our laboratory in Town Hall. Student interest was unusually keen and a con- siderable number of pertinent questions and inquiries were answered to their satisfaction.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH A. CHAGNON,
Inspector.
REPORT OF THE SANITARY INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Health.
Dear Sirs:
I hereby submit my report as Sanitary Inspector for the year December 31, 1952.
I received during the year 37 complaints. All were in- vestigated.
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Permits and Licenses Issued
Day School 2
Boarding for the Aged 1
Vapor Bath 1
Convalescent and Nursing Home
1
Slaughter House
2
Funeral Director
6
Ice Cream Mix
1
Anti-Freeze 44
Total 58
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST TETREAULT,
Sanitary Inspector.
REPORT OF AGENT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Honorable Board of Health.
Dear Sirs:
As Agent of the Board of Health for 1952, I herewith sub- mit the following list of contagious diseases reported to this office:
Chicken Pox
38
Measles
85
Dog Bite 16
Whooping Cough
3
Poliomyelitis
1
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
6
German Measles
45
Scarlet Fever
5
Mumps
82
Total 281
Lists of deaths for 1952 for which this office issued permits for burial:
Rheumatic Heart 1
Arterioclerotic 18
1
Congestive Heart Failure
4
Coronary Occlusion
6
Coronary Thrombosis
37
Hypertensive Heart Disease
2
39
Chronic Myocarditis
Myocardial Infarct
5
Cerebral Vascular Thrombosis
1 4
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Hemorrhage
15
Cerebral Thrombosis
2
Respiratory Failure
1
Hypostatuc Pneumonia
15
Portal Cirrhosis
1
Encepholitis
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