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Taxes: Levy of 1953
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1955
$ 2,076.16
Payments to Treasurer
2,076.16
Taxes: Levy of 1954
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1955
$ 40,363.65
Auditor's Adjustment
15.94
$ 40,379.59
Payments to Treasurer
$ 37,960.15
Abated
306.00
Tax Titles
29.16
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955
2,199.28
$ 40,494.59
Refunds
115.00
$ 40,379.59
Taxes: Levy of 1955
Warrant from Assessors $1,068,945.89
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Payments to Treasurer Abated Tax Titles
$1,013,208.20 28,860.71 277.60
Refunds
$1,042,346.51 10,450.42
$1,031,896.09
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955
37,049.80
$1,068,945.89
Spec. Sewer Assessments
$ 2,843.15
1,698.40
3,309.69
624.66
$ 8,475.50
Payments to Treasurer
$ 1,161.03
Abated
478.22
Apportioned
1,277.80
Added to Taxes
813.97
$ 3,731.02
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955
4,744.88
8,475.90
Special Sidewalk Assessment
$ 512.32
Payments to Treasurer
$ 280.31
Added to Taxes
232.01
512.32
Sewers added to Taxes: Payments to Treasurer
$ 774.59
Sidewalk added to Taxes:
Payments to Treasurer
232.01
Excise Taxes: Levy of 1953
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1955
1,717.47
Payments to Treasurer
$ 398.58
Abated
1,274.52
$ 1,673.10
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Refunds
3.53
$
1,669.57
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955
47.90
1,717.47
Excise Taxes: Levy of 1954
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1955
$ 14,273.49
February Commitment
87.29
$ 14,360.78
Payments to Treasurer Abated
$ 13,073.78
633.11
$ 13,706.89
Refunds
243.85
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955
$ 897.74
14,360.78
Excise Taxes: Levy of 1955
Commitments from Assessors
$ 140,468.92
$ 140,468.92
Payments to Treasurer
$ 125,521.32
Abated
8,729.19
$ 134,250.51
Refunds
2,598.59
$ 131,651.92
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955
8,817.00
140,468.92
Ambulance:
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1955
$ 911.00
Commitments from Fire Dept.
3,125.85
Payments to Treasurer
$ 2,458.35
Abated
452.00
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955
1,146.50
$ 4,036.85
$ 4,056.85
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Refunds
20.00
4,036.85
School Department:
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1955
$ 635.23
Commitments from School Dept.
11,818.25
$ 12,453.48
Payments to Treasurer
$ 9,936.98
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955
2,516.50
12,453.48
Selectmen:
Commitments per Warrant
$ 75.00
Payments to Treasurer
75.00
Board of Health:
Commitment
$ 879.98
Payment to Treasurer
879.98
Highway Department:
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1955
$ 1,451.40
Payments to Treasurer
$ 5.00
Abated
1,089.35
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955
357.05
1,451.40
Airport:
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1955
$ 2,350.00 300.00
$ 2,650.00
Payments to Treasurer
$ 2,650.00
2,650.00
Board of Public Welfare:
Outstand. Gen. Rel., Jan. 1, 1955
$ 3,143.43
Committed in 1955
3,634.66
Commitments
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$ 6,778.09
Payments direct to Treasurer
3,143.43
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955
3,634.66
6,778.09
Outstanding Old Age Jan. 1, 1955 $ 389.11
Committed in 1955
1,613.26
$ 2,022.37
Payments to Treasurere
$ 1,778.75
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955
233.62
2,002.37
Interest Costs and Fees: ..
1954 Poll Interest
$ .84
1954 Poll Fees
28.45
1954 Personal Fees
17.40
1954 Personal Interest
75.39
1955 Poll Fees
137.55
1954 Real Estate Fees
65.10
1954 Real Estate Interest
745.13
1955 Real Estate Interest
140.08
1955 Real Estate Fees
30.80
1953 Excise Interest
30.79
1953 Excise Fees
20.70
1955 Personal Interest
12.78
1955 Personal Fees
8.75
1953 Real Estate Interest
116.20
1953 Real Estate Fees
4.90
1953 Personal Interest
6.47
1953 Personal Fees
1.20
1954 Excise Interest
97.86
1954 Excise Fees
176.90
1955 Excise Interest
4.21
1955 Excise Fees
148.80
Committed Interest on Sidewalk
.99
Committed Interest on Sewers
78.77
Grand Total Collected During 1955 $ 1,950.06
$1,214,420.25 I wish to thank the townspeople and various town officials for their cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted, ELIZABETH M. DUHAMEL, Town Collector.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of Southbridge:
The Board of Health met on March 6, 1955 and organized as follows: Dr. Raymond F. Haling, Dr. Armand DeGrenier and Mr. Henry Demers.
During the year 12 regular, 7 special meetings were held.
A detailed account of the Board of Health work during the August flood will be found in the report of the Board of Health Nurse.
The awarding of the garbage contract and the supervision of the garbage collection was transferred to the Selectmen.
At the November meeting Miss Marguerite Houle sent her resignation to the Board to take effect Jan. 1, 1956, at the De- cember meeting Mrs. Rachel Jolicoeur was appointed to the position to replace Miss Houle.
Many thanks to Miss Houle for her faithful and efficient services as Nurse of the Board of Health for 34 years.
We wish to thank all the Citizens who have cooperated and assisted the Department in any way.
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND F. HALING, M.D. ARMAND DeGRENIER, D.M.D. HENRY DEMERS, Ph.G.
REPORT OF THE AGENT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Dear Sirs:
As Agent of the Board of Health, I hereby submit the fol- lowing list of contagious diseases reported to this office in the last year:
Chicken Pox 51 Dog Bite 35
Measles 269
Mumps 64
Scarlet Fever 18 Polio
7
Pulmonary Tuberculosis 3 Whooping Cough
1
Meningitis 1 Diphtheria 1
Total 450
List of deaths in Town for which this office has issued per- mits for burial:
Arteriocelorotic 21
Chronic Myocarditis
2
Congestive Heart Failure
3
Coronary Occulusion
13
Coronary Thrombosis
53
33
Mycardial Infarct
3
Cerebral Vascular Thrombosis
4 5
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Hemorrhage
22
Cerebral Thrombosis
14
Hypostatic Pneumonia
7
Mycardial Failure
1
Pulmonary Edena
4 3
Lobar Pneumonia
2
Bronchial Pneumonia
3
Carcinoma of Ovary
Cancer of Lung
Carcinoma of Intestine
Carcinoma of the Rectum
1
Carcinoma of the Breast
2
Carcinoma of the Liver
2
Carcinoma of the Stomach
2
Cancer of the Prostate
3
Carcinoma of the Esophagus
1 1
Uremia
1
Cancer of Lung
2
Prematurity
7 8
Stillborn
Unknown 2
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST TETREAULT, Agent. * *
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, 1955.
I received, during the year, 37 complaints: all were investi- gated. After the flood 153 apartments, stores and eating places were inspected by me, and some 300 telephone calls were answered.
Permits and Licenses Issued:
Day School 1
Vapor Bath 3
Slaughter House 1 Anti-Freeze 38
Boarding for the Aged
1
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1
Chronic Myocarditis
1 1 1
Cardo Vascular Renal Disease
Nursing Home Funeral Director
1 6
Total
51
Respectfully submitted, ERNEST TETREAULT, Sanitary Inspector. *
REPORT OF THE FOOD INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Food Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1955.
This year, as usual, we carried on the customary routine in- spections of bakeries, groceries and markets, as well as all eat- ing and drinking establishments. The conditions were mostly good, some establishments needed more attention than others and time was used up more in these places of business to try and bring them up to a better rating. All concerned were very cooperative.
During the flood of August 19, 1955, eating and drinking establishments and stores were inspected and all contaminated foods were disposed of at the recommendations of the State and Federal Food and Drug Officers that were assigned to Southbridge during the emergency.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR O. BALLARD, Food Inspector.
REPORT OF THE MILK INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Milk Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1955.
Number of Samples Collected 236
Tests for Butter Fats 236
No samples were below the legal standard of 3.35%.
Tests for Solids - Samples Tested 236
1 sample was below the legal standard.
Tests for Acidity - Samples Tested 178
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30 samples were in the process of souring due to improper cooling.
Phosphatase Test - Samples Tested 163
All were found to be sufficiently pasteurized. Microscopic Bacteria Count - Examinations 9
Samples had counts higher than the A P H A standards.
Mastitis Test (Microscopic examinations of smears from suspected milk or cream cultures) Samples examined 90
No samples were positive.
Number of Store and Vehicle Milk and Cream Licenses Granted 104
Number of Oleomargerine Registrations Granted 52
Number of Pasteurization of Milk Licenses Granted 3
Total Licenses and Registrations 159
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR O. BALLARD, Inspector of Milk.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
To the Honorable Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
I herewith sumbit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1955.
During the year, the following fixtures and appliances were installed:
Water Closets
145
Lavatories
123
Bath Tubs
85
Kitchen Sinks
125
Laundry Trays
7
Sink and Tray Combinations
4
Shower Stalls
13
Urinals
29
Waste Food Grinders
6
Clothes Washing Machines
46
Tankless Water Heaters
64
Gas, Oil, Electric Water Heaters
164
Range Boilers
42
Slop Sinks
5
Film Developing Units
1
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Air Conditioning Units Indirect Refrigerator Drains
4
Soda Fountains
7
Beauty Parlor Units Trailer Homes
49
New Water Piping Jobs
11
Dishwashing Machines
4
Total Number of Fixtures and Appliances 939
Number of Septic Tanks Installed
11
Number of Sewer Connections
53
Number of Permits Granted
432
Number of Inspections
1081
Number of Water Tests
84
Number of Unfinished Jobs
23
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR O. BALLARD, Inspector of Plumbing.
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REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Southbridge Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
The result of the annual inspection of the elementary grades are distributed as follows:
St. Mary's School
Physical Examinations - Defects Listed
Grade II - 45 Pupils
Teeth
7
Enlarged Tonsils
4
Cerumen
1
Eye Correction with Glasses
2
Grade IV - 21 Pupils
Teeth
5
Cerumen
1
Grade VI - 27 Pupils
Teeth
7
Grade VIII - 18 Pupils
Teeth
2
Skin Condition
2
Enlarged Tonsils
1
Eczema
1
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3
2
Notre Dame School Physical Examinations - Defects Listed Grade II - 76 Pupils
Teeth
1
Acne
1
Cerumen
9
Enlarged Tonsils
10
Cervical Glands
1
Eye Corrections with Glasses
Foreign Body in Right Ear (removed)
Grade IV - 82 Pupils
Teeth 16
Cerumen
3
Enlarged Tonsils
9
Heart
1
Eye Corrections with Glasses
6
Left Eye Blepheritis
1
Grade VI - 75 Pupils
Teeth 26
Cerumen
3
Enlarged Tonsils
1
Eye Corrections with Glasses
5
Squint
1
Skin Condition
1
Grade VIII - 65 Pupils
Teeth 18
Cerumen
3
Skin Condition
14
Eye Corrections with Glasses
8
ยท Ste. Jeanne d'Arc School
Physical Examinations - Defects Listed
Grade I - 32 Pupils
Teeth
3
Eczema
1
Otitis Media
1
Eye Corrections with Glasses
2
Grade II - 32 Pupils
Teeth
5
Acne
1
Eye Corrections with Glasses
2
Grade III - 34 Pupils
Teeth
4
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3
1
Cerumen Enlarged Tonsils Ear Condition
2
6 1
Grade IV - 30 Pupils
Teeth
3
Cervical Glands
1
Enlarged Tonsils
8
Allergy
1
Eye Corrections with Glasses
3
Grade V - 26 Pupils
Teeth
3
Eye Corrections with Glasses
1
Grade VI - 31 Pupils
Teeth
1
Cerumen
2
Rheumatic Heart
1
Eye Corrections with Glasses
3
Tonsils Removed
1
Grade VII - 25 Pupils
Teeth
3
Acne
3
Eye Corrections with Glasses
4
Tonsils Removed
1
Grade VIII - 24 Pupils
Teeth
2
Acne
4
Cerumen
1
Tonsils Removed
2
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND F. HALING, M.D.
REPORT OF THE PODIATRIST
To the Board of Health Physician:
Dear Sir:
Herewith I submit my report on the examination of the feet of the Parochial School children.
Examination was made of the eighth, sixth, fourth and sec- ond grades in all schools; and of those children with foot dis- orders found in previous examinations who are now in the odd grades. Total examined: 512 and 109.
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Following is a tabulation of defects found in this year's examinations:
Posture 10
Skin Disorders 47
Orthopedic Conditions 119
Nail Disorders
25
Hygiene
19
An earnest attempt was made to impress these children with the importance of preventive foot care so that they might avoid the many ills resulting from improper care and poor hygiene.
I gratefully acknowledge the assistance and cooperation of the school authorities and of Miss Houle, our Board of Health Nurse.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT W. DeJORDY, D.S.C. * *
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, 1955.
Clinics
1. TUBERCULOSIS
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. This service is sponsored by the State De- partment of Public Health, to assist doctors to confirm their diagnosis and stimulate patients to follow-up the doctor's rec- ommendations.
Fifty-four patients reported, twenty-two were x-sanatoria patients following the doctor's recommendations, twenty-three were contacts to positive cases of tuberculosis, and nine patients were X-rayed for diagnosis.
2. IMMUNIZATION
Six clinics were scheduled to inoculate school and pre- school children for the prevention of whooping-cough, diphthe- ria, and tetanus. Four in the Town Hall on the following dates -January 18th, February 15th, March 15th, and April 12th, and one in each school, Notre Dame April 14th, and Mary E. Wells High, May 12th.
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Three hundred and forty-six had a booster shot, and one hundred and twenty-two had the initial series of three injec- tions, a month apart.
3. DENTAL
Although the condition of the children's teeth has im- proved over a period of years, our school health records still show carious teeth at the top of the list of defects.
We carried our dental program during eight months of the year for the benefit of the elementary school children in the first four grades, plus special cases in any other grade.
In a very limited way we endeavored to follow ideal ob- jectives, such as to assist in the prevention of dental diseases, routine and class-room instruction on dental hygiene. The charting of dental defects in the class-rooms, by a staff dentist made more time available in the clinics for treatment. With this information the children in need of immediate attention were selected to report first. Four hundred and eighty-four pupils reported to the clinics, four hundred and fifty-four had their teeth cleaned, plus two hundred and sixty-two fillings, and three hundred and twenty-seven had an oral examination.
4. POLIOMYELITIS
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis provided Salk Polio vaccine free of charge for all children in the first and second grades in the public and parochial schools. Seven hundred and ninety-two were eligible, seven hundred and fifty signed request slips. Due to unfavorable newspaper publicity, two hundred and thirty original request slips were cancelled.
Our first clinic took place in the Town Hall, May 25th. Four hundred and forty-two children were transported by bus with their teachers. Each child with a written request slip from their parents were inoculated. A make-up clinic scheduled nine days later, took care of seventy-eight pupils who missed the first clinic. Total number inoculated - five hundred and twen- ty pupils.
5. PRE-SCHOOL
The annual registration clinics for pre-school children, was scheduled during the month of March on the following dates- 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 28th, from 1 to 4:30 P. M. in the Mary E. Wells High School. Two hundred and eighty-six pu- pils reported, plus several more who registered during the sum- mer vacation. The registration consist of recording the family data on the school health card, also the child's immunizations, special tests, specific illnesses and if he is well adjusted for his age. Each child must have a complete physical examination by
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his family physician or one of the school physicians, before he enters school in the Fall.
6. TYPHOID
As a precautionary measure, due to the flood disaster, the Board of Health sponsored seven clinics for the prevention of typhoid fever. It was recommended to immunize all persons who were in the contaminated area or exposed to articles in contact with flood waters. However, groups of all ages report- ed to the Town Hall for inoculations. Aproximately 6,000 people each received three injections.
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for services rendered by all volunteer workers, professional and otherwise. Six physicians, one dentist, fifteen nurses and many other young women and men who assisted us during this great emergency.
The parochial school physician examined the pupils in the 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th grades at Notre Dame and St. Mary's Schools. Defects in this routine check-up were noted and re- corded on the child's physical record card. Since the health records at Ste. Jeanne d'Arc School were destroyed in the flood, it was necessary to examine all pupils in the elementary grades. A total of six hundrd and forty-eight were examined in all parochial schools.
Considerable time and effort has been spent to restore these records as complete as possible. Each parent received a form to fill out for his child's medical history from birth.
Last June a vision test was conducted in St. Mary's School, one hundred and thirty-three were tested.
The following nursery schools were inspected twice during the school year, in March and November. They were in good condition and complied with all the requirements.
The Hyland Nursery and Kindergarten School located on Cole Avenue Extension had an enrollment of eighteen pupils. The Southbridge Nursery and Kindergarten located in the Methodist Church on Main Street, with an enrollment of forty pupils, both schools supervised by two teachers.
Funds donated by the Lions' Club provided a mid-morning milk lunch for sixty-two pupils in the parochial schools. Pupils, parents and teachers extend their sincere thanks and appre- ciation.
Home visits on nineteen cases of scarlet fever, and seven cases of polio were made and instructions given to prevent the spread of disease.
All poliomyelitis cases, except one, were hospitalized dur- ing the acute stage. Three have been transferred to the Canton Hospital School for rehabilitation.
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New and unforeseen health measures and emergency work, added to our regular program, summarize our duties during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, MARGUERITE C. HOULE, R.N., Board of Health Nurse. *
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Board of Health:
This is my report of slaughtering for the year ending De- cember 31, 1955.
Hogs 16
Cattle
4
Sheep 6
Calves 3
Respectfully submitted,
ALCIDE FOURNIER, Slaughtering Inspector.
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I submit my report to your Honorable Board for the year ending December 31, 1955, of the Police Department.
On behalf of the Police Department, I wish to take this op- portunity to express my sincere thanks for the splendid cooper- ation received from your Honorable Board, all other Town De- partments, the members of the Auxiliary Police who have given so much of their time to the public service of this Com- munity, the parents and members of the School Safety Patrol, the School Superintendent and the faculty of all schools for their part in supervising the School Patrol members and the citizens of our community in the year 1955.
Assault
4
Assault to Rape
1
Breaking and Entering and Larceny
1
Larceny and Attempted Larceny
(1 Juvenile) 16
Malicious Mischief
(1 Female Juvenile)
6
Receiving Stolen Goods
1
Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority
(1 Female; 1 Juvenile)
6
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(2 Females) 5
Adultery Delinquency
(Female) 1
Deserter from Armed Forces
1 3
Driving a Motor Vehicle to Endanger Life
11
Driving a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated 17
176
Illegitimacy
2
Lewd Cohabitation (1 Female)
2
Violation of Liquor Laws
1
Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws
(12 Females)
117
Neglect, Desertion, Non-Support
5
Stubborness ( 1 Female) 2
Violation of Traffic Rules
73
Vagrants
(1 Juvenile)
6
Total Crimes Against the Person
5
Total Crimes Against Property
30
Total Crimes Against Public Order, etc. 422
Total Persons Detained 457
Personal Injury Accidents Reported to Police
(15 Pedestrians) 44
Property Damage Accidents Reported to Police (2 Coasting) 454
Doors and Windows Found Unlocked, Open
60
Entertainment Permits Issued
257
Permits Issued to Carry Firearms
203
Permits Issued to Purchase Firearms
20
Persons Committed to State Hospital
7
Permits Issued to Work Lord's Day, Holidays
70
Sound Truck Permits Issued 14
Bicycles Registered 1136
Summonses Served for Out of Town Police, Courts
313
Residences Checked by Police Cruisers, Business Establishments 15,140
8
Bicycles Reported Stolen (Recovered 11) 12
(Males) 8
(Females) 6
Respectfully submitted,
OVIDE A. DESROSIERS, Chief of Police.
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Night Lodging Given Travelers
Radio Calls Sent Out
598
Arrests for Out of Town Police, Courts
Persons Reported Missing and located
Disturbance of the Peace
Drunkenness (19 Females; 2 Juveniles)
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
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Gentlemen:
I wish to submit my report for the Tree Warden Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1955.
The past year I removed 17 dead trees on town owned property that were endangering the public. Five stumps, and repainted 16 cavities, pruned dead limbs on trees on various streets, also bracing and cabling.
Tree Warden Dept. 1955 Appropriation
$2,200.00
Salaries and Wages:
Tree Warden
$ 384.51
Labor
1,378.95
Other Expenses:
Truck Hire
257.25
Power Saw Hire
99.75
Tools and Material (rope, axes, tree
healing paint, paint brushes, etc.)
79.45
2,199.91
$ .09
Respectfully submitted,
CHESTER J. MASKA, Tree Warden.
DUTCH ELM DISEASE DEPT.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I wish to submit my report for the Dutch Elm Disease De- partment for the year ending December 31, 1955.
I sprayed the town owned elm trees twice with a Hydraulic Sprayer using DDT Emulsion, to control Elm Leaf and Bark Beetle, with excellent results.
I also removed and burned 18 dead and diseased elm trees on town owned property.
With State help we removed 19 Dutch Elm Diseased trees. Dutch Elm Disease Department:
1955 Receipts and Appropriation $3,450.00
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Salaries and Wages: Moth Superintendent Labor
202.89 $
507.89
Other Expenses:
Chain and Power Saw Hire
97.75
Truck Hire
164.50
Insecticide (25% DDT)
544.60
Mist Blower Spraying
168.00
Hydraulic Spraying
1,728.00
Pruning Poles and Saws
34.00
Telephone and Postage on Elm Samples
2.37
$3,450.00
Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA, Moth Superintendent.
GYPSY MOTH DEPT.
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, 1955.
The past year I sprayed with DDT and arsenate of lead, as many of our town owned trees as possible, because of the limited amount of funds, for gypsy and brown tail moths, can- ker worm, tent caterpillars, hag moth, and ticks.
Infestation in sprayed areas have been kept down to my satisfaction unsprayed areas infestation is spreading.
Moth Extermination 1955 Appropriation $ 400.00
Salaries and Wages: Moth Superintendent 5.10
Other Expenses:
Insecticides
77.80
Paint Brushes
2.10
Hydraulic Spraying
315.00
$ 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, 1955, 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 21 Bell Alarms, 284 Still Alarms for a total of 305 alarms for the year.
330 Hydrants at $65.00 each per year
Total $ 21,450.00
Value of Buildings
$ 369,400.00
Loss on Buildings
54,114.57
Insurance on Buildings
1,110,450.00
Insurance paid on Buildings
53,514.57
Value of Contents
1,015,750.00
Loss on contents
63,803.01
Insurance on contents
952,650.00
Insurance paid on contents
62,353.01
Inventory of the Fire Department
Fire Station
$ 75,000.00
Fire Apparatus
40,000.00
Fire Department Supplies
9,000.00
Gamewell Fire Alarm System
30,000.00
ROSTER OF THE SOUTHBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Oswald Meunier Deputy Chief Daniel Daniels
Permanent Firemen
Capt. Emile Caouette
Ovila Donais
Capt. Archie Langevin Adrien Pouliot
Harry Gendron
Victor Caouette
Ernest Collette
Edward McNally Romeo Mathieu
Henry Desourdy
Alva Gregoire
Napoleon White Jean St. Amant
Arthur Marand
Edward Boucher
Alfred Langevin Roland LaRochelle
Biagio Puccilli
Rodolphe Arpin
William Berry
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Call Men Hose Co. No. 1
Capt. Hermas Lippe
Armand Dumas Henry Santelli Walter Earnest Joseph Brouillard
Lieut. Leopold Langlois Paul Lucier
Clarence Blais Thomas Mannis
Wilfred Forcier
Call Men Hose Co. No. 2
Capt. Eugene Gaumond
Lieut. Alexander Daigle
Ferdinand Szczypien
Elzear Plouffe
Roy Proulx Aime Ravenelle
Archie Matte
Roger Favreau
Armand Gibeault
Melvin Williams
Call Men Aerial No. 1
Capt. Eugene Blais
Lieut. Arthur Caplette
Raoul Plouffe
Louis Ciprari
Armand Durocher
Francis Healy
Angelo Monaco
Anthony DiPeitro
Raymond Dartt
Lionel Bachand
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