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Government and Officers OF THE City of Attleboro FOR 1036
Mayor Frank R. Sweet 175 Park Street Term expires January, 1937 Deceased May 27, 1936
H. Winslow Brown, Acting Mayor 1118 Park Street
City Clerk Miss Annie A. Wheeler Term expires January, 1937 City Treasurer and Assistant City Clerk William Marshall Term expires January, 1937
City Collector Frank F. Blackinton Term expires January, 1937 Deceased January 25, 1936 Doris L. Austin, Temporary City Collector
Councillors at Large H. Winslow Brown, President to May 27, 1936 Gerard Dallas Jencks, elected June 2, 1936 Edwin H. Money Arthur F. Gehrung Francis S. Manchester James L. Wiggmore Wm. H. Sargeant, elected June 2, 1936, by Council Ward Councilmen Ward 1 David Lyon Ward 2 Earle L. Swift Ward 3 James A. Freeman Ward 4 John W. McIntyre Ward 5 Russell E. Brennan School Committee Reginald P. Dakin Leonard I. Lamb Mrs. Lida H. Holbrook Mrs. Rena G. Rounseville Mrs. Alice H. Stobbs Terms expire January, 1939
Edwin F. Thayer, Chairman George E. Nerney Leland B. Smith Mrs. Margaret Conro Terms expire January, 1937 4 ANNUAL REPORT
APPOINTED officials Assessors Herbert L. Perry, Chairman Term expires January, 1938 John J. Hodge Term expires January, 1939 Isaac H. Bruce Term expires January, 1937
Board of Public Welfare Henry E. Wright Term expires February, 1939 Charles A. Bowen, Chairman Term expires February, 1937 Alfred H. Patterson Term expires February, 1938 Frederick J. Franz, Almoner
City Physician Dr. Leo Varden Term expires February, 1937
Health Officer Dr. Ralph P. Kent Term expires February, 1937
Fire Department—Fire Engineers Fred A Clark, Chief Term expires February, 1938 William E. Sweeney, Chairman Term expires February, 1940 Leonard Gould Term expires February, 1937 Craig C. Pope Term expires February, 1939 Joseph H. Newcomb, Supt. of Fire Alarm Deceased March 19, 1936 Wm. S. King
Police Department Frederick H. Blanck, Chief and Lockup Keeper Term expires February, 1937
Public Works Department Robert W. Mawney, Supt. Term expires February, 1939
Auditor Ephraim S. J. Randall Elected by the Council Term expires February, 1939 Deceased April 15, 1936 Edward H. Brown Elected by the Council May 5, 1936 Inspector of Buildings Fred A. Clark Term expires February, 1937 Sealer of Weights and Measures Daniel (PConnell Term expires February, 1937 ANNUAL REPORT 5
Board of Registrars John M. Trainor, Temporary Registrar Alfred J. Laliberte Term expires February, 1938 Thomas F. Nolan Term expires February, 1937 Mrs. Eva L. Kent, Clerk Term expires February, 1939
City Solicitor Henri G. Proulx Term expires February, 1937 Park Commissioners Samuel M, Stone, Chairman Term expires February, 1938 Harry C. Wolfenden Term expires February, 1939 Thos. G, Sadler, Sr. for unexpired term of Dr. Chas. A Mooers Term expires February, 1937 Recreation Commissioners \Vm. A. Blackburn, Chairman Term expires February, 1939 Thomas H. Moore Term expires February, 1937 Herbert C. Lavigueur Term expires February, 1938 Trustees of Public Library Miss Edith L. Claflin Raymond M. Horton Mrs. Winthrop F. Barden Terms expire February, 1939 Hayward H. Sweet Frederick V. Murphy, M. D. Caroline S. Holden Terms expire February, 1937 Mrs. Margaret Conro John Stevenson Edwin F. Leach, Chairman Terms expire February, 1938
City Forester and Moth Superintendent William E. S. Smith Term expires February, 1937 Forest Warden Fred A. Clark Term expires February, 1937
Soldiers’ Relief and Burial Agent Louis R. \^'ilmarth Term expires February, 1937 Soldiers’ Relief Agent Elected by the Council Planning Board Henry Rotenberg Term expires February, 1937 J. Burleigh Moulton Term expires February, 1939 John M. Howard, Chairman Rev. Frank L. Briggs Terms expire February, 1938 6 ANNUAL REPORT
Inspector of Animals Dr. Frederick L. Briggs Term expires March 31, 1937
Fence Viewers and Field Drivers Albert N. Dennis John B. Bensson Terms expire February, 1937
Measurers of Wood and Bark Richard Bauer Harold Demers Terms expire February, 1937
Caretaker of Graves, Civil, Spanish and World War Veterans Edward D. Parmenter Term expires February, 1937
City Stenographer Pearl F. Fales Term expires February, 1937 Elected by the Council
City Messenger Frank J. Donnelly Term expires February, 1937 Elected by the Council
Pound Keeper Mrs. Addie Hoyle Term expires February, 1937
City Representatives on Board of Managers of the Attleboro Hospital William Marshall, ex-officio Elected by the Council Frank R. Sweet H. Winslow Brown Terms expire February, 1937
Trustees of the Capron and Deborah Starkey Funds All ex-officiis Frank R. Sweet, Mayor William Marshall, City Treasurer Edwin F. Thayer, Chairman of School Committee
Sinking Fund Commissioners Elected by the Council Victor R. Glencross Term expires February, 1937 P>ed L. Torrey Term expires February, 1939 Harvey E. Clap Term expires February, 1938
Sewer Loan Commission Elected by the Council Frank R. Sweet, Mayor, ex-officio William Marshall, City Treasurer, ex-officio Mctor R. Glencross Term expires February, 1937 Fred L. Torrey d’erm expires February, 1939 Harvey E. Clap Term expires P^ebruary, 1938 ANNUAL REPORT 7
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL
1936
Committee on Finance, Accounts and School Matters
Earle L. Swift, Chairman James L. Wiggmore G. Dallas Jencks
Committee on Streets and Bridges
James A. Freeman, Chairman John W. McIntyre David Lyon
Committee on Water Supply
James L. Wiggmore, Chairman James A. Freeman David Lyon
Committee on Sewers and Drains
Arthur F. Gehrung, Chairman John W. McIntyre James L. Wiggmore
Committee on Lighting, Sidewalks and Signs
John W. McIntyre, Chairman Arthur F. Gehrung Francis S. Manchester
Committee on Fire and Police Departments
David Lyon, Chairman Earle L. Swift Francis S, Manchester
Committee on Licenses
Edwin H. Money, Chairman Russell E. Brennan G. Dallas Jencks
Committee on Ordinances, Elections and Legislative Matters
Russell E. Brennan, Chairman Arthur F. Gehrung James A. Freeman
Committee on Health and Poor Departments, State Aid and Soldiers’ Relief
Francis S. Manchester, Chairman Edwin H. Money Russell E. Brennan
Committee on Claims and Street Railways
G. Dallas Jencks, Chairman Edwin H. Money Earle L. Swift 8 ANNUAL REPORT
Treasurer's Report
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council
I herewith submit the annual report of the finances of the City of Attleboro for the year ending 1936, together with a statement showing the amount which the City is within the debt limit, a classified statement of the debt, and the amount of interest and debt to be paid in 1937. REVENUE
Cash on hand January 1, 1936. ... $ 119,608.02 Receipts for the year 1936: Taxes Current Year Property .$ 630,886.41 Poll 12,728.00 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 31,022.82
Previous Years
Property . 179,306.91 Poll 242.00 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 2,223.41 Old Age Assistance Tax 1.00 From the State
Corporations 84,657 . 79
Income Tax 63,023 . 30 Reimbursement for loss of taxes 6.68 From Tax Titles On Tax Titles $26,487.76 Int. on Tax Titles. 2,738.68
Redemption . Deeds 280 . 00 29,506.44
From Tax Title Foreclosures .... 400.00
Total from Taxes .$1,034,004.76
Licenses and Permits Licenses Dog Licenses $ 3,221.20
Liquor Licenses . . . 11,602 . 34
Sundry Licenses. . . 1,910.50 16,734.04
Permits Marriage 450.00 Building 280.00 All other 222.00 952.00
Totals from Licenses and Permits 17,686.04 Fines and Forfeits Court 842.85 842.85 Grants and Gifts From State Aid to Independent Industrial School 5,414.78 ,
ANNUAL REPORT 9
For Vocational Education Distr. of Smith-.
Hughes Fund. . .S 1,041.76 Dist. of Federal (George Ellzey money) 12,957.67 13,999.43
Veterans’ Exemptions . . . 108.26 Race Track Distributions 1,902.20 Public Works—Highways 6,829.61 U. S. Grant—For. Public \^"elfare.
Administration . 621.04
Mothers’ Aid 600 . 00
Old Age Assistance 18,632 . 94 19,853.98
Gift from Individual For Hayward Field 500.00
For School Dept. . . 50.00 From Capron Fund
For Capron Park. . 800.00* For Harford Cap-, ron Zoo 15,000.00
15,800.00 From Everett S. Horton Fund For Horton Field 262.50 16,612.50
*Incl. $150.00 from M. Spangler Fund Total from Grants and Gifts $ 64,720.76 Special Assessments For Expenses Sewers $ 393.99 Sidewalks and Curbing 1,777.46
Total from Special Assessments $ 2,171.45 Privileges Use of streets for underground wires $ 25.00 $ 25.00 Departmental (Jeneral Government Collector $ 2,099.41 City Clerk 1,009.50
Total from General Government $ 3,108.91
Protection of Life and Property Inspection Sealing of Weights and Meas- ures $ 231.58 $ 231.58
Health and Sanitation Health
From State $ 1 ,904 . 44 From Cities and Towns 202.79
Total from Health and Sanitation $ 2,107.23
Highways—Sundry $ 16.31 $ 16.31 .
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Charities Reimbursements for Relief Given
From other Cities & Towns. . . .$ 8,051 .29
From the State 19,925 . 10 Reimbursement for Mothers’ Aid
From the State 3,906 . 60 Old Age Assistance
From Other Cities & Towns. . . . 829.40 From the State 13,356.82
Total from Charities $ 46,069.21 Soldiers’ Benefits
State Aid—From State $ 623 . 00
Military Aid— From State. . . . 382.50 Soldiers’ Relief From Cities & Towns 1,253.62
Total from Soldiers’ Benefits $ 2,259.12 Education
Tuition of children (State) $ 939 . 92 Other Tuitions Town—Jewelry Trade $ 818.04 Town 33.60 Individual 182.00
1,033.64
Sale of Text Books and Supplies 338 . 53 From State—Transportation ... 45.57 Miscellaneous 188.20
Total from Education $ 2,545.86 IjibrSifios Fines and Rentals $ 704.80 Miscellaneous 42.90
Total from Libraries 747 . 70 Recreation Playgrounds $ 35.00 I 35.00 Unclassified Rents of Public Property $ 1,682.50 \^'ater Loan Sinking Fund Surplus 1,143.57 Sale of Cottage and Barn at West Mansfield 76.00 Sale of City Property taken for taxes 785.00 Water Liens 783.68 Settlement of Claim 150.00 Estimated Receipts for 1936 From Soldiers Rel. Dept $ 8.00 P>om Police Dept. 250.00 From State—Reim- bursement Old
Age Assistance. . 9,218.40
9,476.40 Sundry 10.00
Total from Unclassified 14,107. 15 ANNUAL REPORT 11
Public Service Enterprises Water Income from sales of water 106,020.94 Pipe and Labor 2,402.42
Total of Public Service Enterprises S 108,423.36
Interest On Deferred Taxes $ 7,058.74 On Deferred Water Rates 282.51
On Deferred Special Assessments . 415.13
On Soldiers Bonus Fund Acct. . . . 367.94
Total from Interest S 8,124.32 Agency — From the County Dog Licenses .$ 2,742.70 $ 2,742 . 70
Municipal Indebtedness Temporary Loans in anticipation of Revenue of 1936 $ 300,000.00 $ 300,000.00
Sewer Assessment Investment Fund From Commissioners to meet loans and interest on Public Service Enterprises $ 9,650.00
Refunds General Departments PTom Health Dept S 50.00 PTom Library 70.00 PTom Police Dept 17.25 P>om Public W elfare Dept.
Mothers’ Aid. . .$ 48.00
Old Age Assist. . 135.50 Old Age—Fed. Grant 2.58 Outside Relief 1,346.29
1,532.37
PTom Public Works Dept 211.35 From Soldiers’ Relief 218.00 PTom State Aid 20.00 PYom Treasurer’s Dept 62.75
Transfer
on-Revenue to . N Revenue . . $ 649 47 $1 ,622,450 . 50
Total cash on hand January 1, 1936 and receipts for the year 1936 $1,742,058.52 Payments for the year 1936 $1,586,471.84
Cash . on hand January 1, 1937. . . 155,586.68
$1,742,058.52 12 ANNUAL REPORT
NON-REVENUE Cash on hand January 1, 1936 $ 45,640.65 Receipts for the year:-
Transfer Revenue to Non-Revenue $ 11,484.91 Refund From Public Works Department 24.74 11,509.65
Total of cash on hand January 1, 1936 and receipts for the year 1936 $ 57,150.30
Payments for the year 1936 $ 45,593 . 52 Cash on hand January 1, 1937 11,556.78
S 57,150.30 DEBT STATEMENT
Gross City Debt January 1, 1936 $ 743,000.00 Tax Notes issued during year 300,000.00
$1,043,000.00 Paid on above debt during the year 418,000.00 Gross debt January 1, 1937 $ 625,000.00 Less Sinking Fund Assets :- Sewer Assessment Investment Fund 40,412.35
Net City Debt January 1, 1937. 584,587.65 AMOUNT OF DEBT AUTHORIZED BY SPECIAL LAWS AND NOT SUBJECT TO THE DEBT LIMITATIONS Water Loan Bonds $ 180,500.00
Sewerage Loan Bonds 73,000 . 00 Street Railway Loan Bonds (N. T. &A.) 3,000.00 School Loan, Act of 1921 Bonds, (Lincoln School) 76,000.00 Municipal Relief Loan 64,000.00
Loans in anticipation of taxes .... 100,000 . 00
$ 496,500.00 Less Sewer Assessment Investment Fund 40,412.35
Net Debt not subject to debt limitations $ 456,087.65 Net Debt Jan. 1, 1937, subject to debt limitations $ 128,500.00 Borrowing capacity, (2^% of the average valuation for the past three years) $ 655,361 .24 Net Debt Jan. 1, 1937, subject to debt limitations 128,500.00
Borrowing capacity January 1, 1937 S 526,861 .24
The total debt is as follows :- Water Bonds: 4 % Bonds due Dec. 1, 1937-1940 $ 12,000.00 4 % Bonds due July 1, 1937-1941 13,000.00 1937-1943 122,500.00 4 % Bonds due Feb. 1, 4i% Bonds due Feb. 1, 1937-1940 12,000.00 2i% Bonds due Sept. 1, 1937-1939 21,000.00
$ 180,500.00 ANNUAL REPORT 13
Sewer Bonds: 4 % Bonds due July 1, 1937-1940 $ 24,000.00 4 % Bonds due Oct. 1, 1937-1941 15,000.00 4 % Bonds due July 1, 1937-1942 34,000.00
I 73,000.00 4^% Street Ry. Loan Bonds, (N. T. A. St. Ry) due Nov. 15, 1937-1939 $ 3,000.00 4 % School Loan, Acts of 1921 Bonds, due Aug.
1 1937-1940 (Lincoln School) 20,000 . 00 , 4|% School Loan, Acts of 1921 Bonds, due Aug. 1, 1937-1945 (Lincoln School) 56,000.00 4 % Hebronville School House Bonds Due Feb. 1, 1937-1947 88,000.00
4 % Surface Drainage Bonds due Sept. 1, 1937. . . . 1,000.00 4j% Bank and Water St. Bridge Bonds, due Dec. 1, 1937 2,000.00
3|% Street Loan Bonds, due Sept. 1, 1937-1941 .... 37,500 . 00 Municipal Relief Loan, due Sept. 1, 1937- 1938 64,000.00
$ 271,500.00 Notes in anticipation of Taxes Notes dated Dec. 30, 1936 and due Nov. 10, 1937 Discounted at .28% 100,000.00 100,000.00
$ 625,000.00 Less Sewer Assessment Investment Fund 40,412.35
Total Net Debt January 1, 1937 $ 584,587.65 CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF DEBT AND AMOUNT TO BE PAID ON DEBT AND INTEREST DURING THE YEAR 1937 Principal Interest
Jan. 1, 1937 Payable Payable $ 180,500.00 $ 33,500.00 $ 6,408.75
Sewerage Loan Bonds 73,000.00 *16,000 . 00 12,660.00 Street Railway Loan Bonds (N. T. & A. St. Ry.) 3,000.00 1,000.00 135.00 School Loan, Acts of 1921 Bonds (Lincoln School) 76,000.00 9,000.00 3,180.00 Hebronville School House Bonds 88,000.00 8,000.00 3,360.00 Surface Drainage Bonds 1,000.00 1,000.00 40.00 Bank & Water St. Bridge Bonds. 2,000.00 2,000.00 85.00 Street Loan Bonds 37,500.00 7,500.00 1,312.50 Municipal Relief Loan 64,000.00 32,000.00 2,240.00 Notes in anticipation of taxes 100,000.00 100,000.00
$ 625,000.00 $ 210,000.00 $ 19,421.25 *$8,000.00 to be paid from the Sewer Assessment Investment Fund. t$l,330.00 to be paid from the Sewer Assessment Investment Fund. TRUST FUNDS Deborah Starkey Fund Dr.
Balance in Fund January 1, 1936 $ 1,203.53 Interest on principal of fund from October 1, 1935 to October 1, 1936 36.37
$ 1,239.90 :
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Balance in Fund January 1, 1937 Deposit in Attleborough Savings Bank Principal of Fund $ 1,000.00 Income 239.90
$ 1,239.90 Everett S. Horton Fund
Balance in Fund January 1, 1936 $ 7,500.00 Received
Interest—Attleborough Sav. & Loan Assn 262 . 50
$ 7,762.50 Paid to City of Attleboro—For Horton Field 262.50
Balance in Fund January 1, 1937
Invested in Attleborough Sav. & Loan Assn, shares . . 7,500.00
S 7,762.50 Ruth Holden—Alice Illingsworth Haskell Memorial Nursing Fund
Balance in Fund January 1, 1936 S 5,033.93 Received For Interest On Savings Bank Deposits 152.14
$ 5,186.07 Balance in Fund January 1, 1937 Invested in Attleborough Savings Bank $ 5,186.07
Soldiers Bonus Tax Refund Receipts
Balance in Fund January 1, 1936 $13,334.34 Received from:- Attleboro Trust Co., Interest to Dec. 1,
1936 on deposit - $ 160 . 42 Attleborough Savings Bank Interest to Oct. 1, 1936 on deposit 207.52 367.94
$13,702.28 Expenditures City of Attleboro—General Account Interest on Fund to October 1, 1936 in Attleborough Savings Bank to be credited to Estimated Revenue, as per vote of Council of August 6, 1929 207.52 Interest on Fund to Dec. 1, 1936 in Attle- boro Trust Co., Savings Account, to be credited to Estimated Revenue, as per vote of Council of August 6, 1929 160.42 $ 367.94
Balance in Fund January 1, 1937:- On deposit in Attleboro Trust Co., Sav- ings Department $ 6,417.17 On deposit in the Attleborough Savings Bank 6,917.17 $13,334.34
$13,702.28 ANNUAL REPORT 15
Margaret Spangler Fund Received from Attleborough Savings Bank, interest to October 1, 1936 on 15,000.00 according to terms of gift $ 150.00
Paid to:- City of Attleboro for care, etc., of base ball grounds at Capron Park $ 150.00 WILLIAM MARSHALL, Treasurer, CAPRON FUND To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council
I hereby submit a statement of the Capron Fund, the income of which is to be used for the care and improvement of Capron Park.
CASH ACCOUNT
Receipts
Cash on hand January 1, 1936 $ 748.46
Received for Interest on Investments .S 2,376.16 Payments on Mortgage notes 1,589.31 Mortgage note discharged 1,100.00 Recording Discharge of Mortgage 5.43
Wm. J. & M. L. Annon’s 1936 taxes. . . . 440.70 Cash withdrawn From Attleborough Savings Bank 16,000.00 S21,511.60
$22,260.06 Disbursements Investments Savings Banks $ 1,916.27 Attleboro Trust Co 281 .73 Mortgage Notes 2,100.00 $ 4,298.00
Deposited in Attleborough Sav. Bank 1,000.00 Payment to City
For Capron Park $ 650 . 00
For Harford Capron Zoo . . . 15,000 . 00 15,650 . 00
I nterest refUn ded 17.13 Recording mortgage 3.34 W m. J. & M. L. Annon’s 1936 tax 440.70 $21,409.17
Cash on hand January 1, 1937 850.89
$22,260.06 PRINCIPAL OF FUND Principal January 1, 1937 $44,621.95 Invested in Mortgage Notes at 6% $12,843.89 Deposits in Savings Banks & Trust Co 24,278.06 Attleborough Sav. & Loan Assn. Shares 3,500.00 Bonds... 4,000.00
$44,621.95 16 ANNUAL REPORT
INCOME
Balance in Fund January 1, 1936
Cash, Checking Account S 748 . 46 On Deposit in Savings Banks & Trust Company 25,789.48
$26,537.94 Received
Interest on Investments 2,376 . 16 Recording Discharge of Mortgage 5.43 Wm. J & M. L. Annon’s 1936 tax 440.70
$ 2,822.29
$29,360.23
Disbursements Payment to City For Capron Park $ 650.00
For Harford Capron Zoo. . . 15,000.00 $15,650.00 Interest refunded 17.13 Recording Mortgage 3.34 Wm. J. & M. L. Annon’s 1936 tax 440.70
$16,111.17
Balance in Fund January 1, 1937, invested as follows Deposits in Savings Banks $ 6,527.92 Attleboro Trust Company, Savings Department 5,870.25 Cash on hand. Checking Acct 850.89
$13,249.06
$29,360.23 WILLIAM MARSHALL, Treasurer. ANNUAL REPORT 17
To His Honor, the Mayor and the Municipal Council:
I herewith submit a report of the Water Loan Sinking Fund of the City of Attleboro.
WATER LOAN SINKING FUND
Payments from this Fund ended November 1, 1935 with the payment of
$50,000 . 00 on W'ater Bonds issued November 1, 1905. These bonds were the last issue on which the City had set up Sinking Funds, the State Law no longer allowing cities to repay bond issues by that means.
During the depression years, 1932 to 1935, $230,000.00 bonded indebtedness was successfully met and the Sinking Fund closed with a balance of $1,143.57 to our credit. This amount was added to the City of Attleboro’s general account on March 31, 1936.
Cash on hand January 1, 1936 $ 1,143.57 Paid to the City of Attleboro ' $ 1,143.57
WILLIAM MARSHALL, Treasurer 18 ANNUAL REPORT
To His Honor, the Mayor and the Municipal Council
I herewith submit a statement of the receipts and disbursements of the Sewer Assessment Investment Fund of the City of Attleboro for the year 193G, together with a table showing the investments held by the same.
SEWER ASSESSMENT INVESTMENT FUND CASH ACCOUNT
Receipts
Cash on hand January 1, 1936 S 5,042.17 Interest and income earned $ 1,626.37
Payments on Bonds 10,000 . 00
Premiums on Securities 400 . 00 Cash withdrawn from Attleborough Savings Bank 580.00
$12,606.37
$17,648.54
Disbursements
Deposited in Attleborough Savings Bank $ 7,869.37 Cost of collecting bonds 1.50 Amount applied to the payment of Sewer Bonds due in 1936 8,000.00 Amount applied to the payment of interest due in 1936 on Sewer Bonds 1,650.00
$17,520.87
Cash on hand January 1, 1937 127.67
$17,648.54 1 1
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St. Ry Assess 168.51 1 1923 368.27 2 1927 237.53 15 Previous to 1929 2,635.55 13 1929 661.49 18 1930 3,048.23 67 1931 3,704.97 109 1932 13,512.58 113 1933 8,386.54 193 1934 10,765 58 528 Tax Titles as of January 1, 1936 $42,714.94 ADDITIONS TO ACCOUNT DURING 1936 1935 taxes and spec, assess, with costs and interest on 486 accounts 17,796.46 168 1935 sales made in 1936 5,773.47 Cost of recording Collector s Deeds 491.80 24,061 .73 696 Total Tax Titles held January 1, 1936 and receipts for the year 1936 $66,776.67 REDEMPTIONS, FORECLOSURES AND CREDITS REDEMPTIONS No. Years sold for Part Payment: Redeemed 4 1930 $ 77.99 $ 832.29 4 1931 918.76 27 1932 631.31 7,498.00 28 1933 960.43 5,522.10 56 1934 889.30 7,416.33 26 1935 326.06 1,415.19 2,885.09 23,602.67 145 Total of Redemptions FORECLOSURES 3 1901-1902. $ 110.86 2 1904 113.39 3 1916 1,761.84 4 1920 178.57 2 1927 266.62 ANNUAL REPORT 21 14 Previous to 1929 2,431.28 13 1929 750.90 8 1930 637.07 56 1931 2,328.39 91 Total of Foreclosures $ 6,147.64 CREDITS Abatements made by Assessors On 1930 Tax Sale S 151.36 On 1933 Tax Sale 34.40 Total of Credits $ 185.76 236 of Foreclosures and Credits . . Total Redemptions, . $32,821 16 BALANCE OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT JANUARY 1, 1937 No. Years sold for 1 1923 $400.01 6 1930 1,963.96 7 1931 1,256.50 82 1932 9,935.64 85 1933 5,951.60 137 1934 9,923.78 142 1935 4,524.02 460 Tax Titles as of January 1, 1937 $33,955.51 \MLL1AM MARSHALL, Treasurer. CITY OF ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS Debt Statement As of January 1, 1937 Valuation for 1934 less abatements to Jan. 1, 1937 $26,089,382.65 Valuation for 1935 less abatements to Jan. 1, 1937 26,152,041.17 Valuation for 1936 less abatements to Jan. 1, 1937 26,401,925.48 Gross Net Valuation $78,643,349.30 Average Valuation 20,214,449.76 Debt Limit 2|% 73.000. 655^36 1 .24 Less Sinking Fund applicable to debt 76.000.40,412.35 64.000. $584,587.65 Debt outside Debt Limit Water Bonds $180,500.00 Sewer Bonds 00 St. Ry. Bonds 3,000.00 School Acts of 1921 Bonds 00 Municipal Relief Loan 00 Tax Notes 100 000.00 , $496,500.00 Less Sinking . . . Fund applicable to debt 40,412 . 35 $456,087.65 $128,500.00 Borrowing capacity January 1, 1937 $526,861.24 22 ANNUAL REPORT Report of the City Clerk To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council I herewith submit the annual report of the clerk of the City of Attleboro for the year ending December 31, 1936. Receipts Licenses and Permits Sale of second hand motor vehicles S 38.00 Hackney carriage and express licenses 23.00 Sale of Articles on the Lord’s Day 430.00 Victualler’s and Innholders Licenses 87.00 Bowling Alleys and Pool Tables 130 . 00 Auctioneers 8.00 Junk 150.00 Dealer in second hand furniture 4.00 Theatre 100.00 Circus ; 50.00 Sunday entertainments 151 . 00 Storage of gasoline 63.75 Awnings and signs 91.00 Marriage 450.00 Sale of firearms 1.00 Carnivals 1 . 00 Motorcycle races 20.00 Shuffle Board and Golf Driving Range 30.00 Sale of Voting Lists 82.00 Sundry Permits 40.50 restling bout 2.00 $1,952.25 Recording mortgages, etc 1260.00 Certified copies of records 162.85 Dog tags and Transfer of dog licenses 5.35 *Fees for issuing dog licenses 290.80 JFees for issuing sporting licenses 208.25 $927 . 25 Paid to City Treasurer $2,879.50 *The sum of $3,512 .00 was received for dog licenses and paid to County Treasurer less fees retained by city for issuing same. JThe sum of $1,862.75 was received for issuing sporting and trapping licenses and paid to the Division of Fisheries and Game, (State of Massachusetts, less fees retained by city for issuing same. ANNUAL REPORT 23 The number of births, marriages and deaths recorded is as follows: Marriages 296 Births 495 Deaths 325 Conforming to the requirements of Section 17 of the Charter, I submit herewith a record of the attendance of members at the meetings of the Municipal Council during the year 1936: Number of Meetings Name of Members Attended Total number of meetings 33 Russell E. Brennan 30 *H. Winslow Brown 14 James A. Freeman 31 Arthur F. Gehrung 28 G. Dallas Jencks 31 David Lyon 28 Francis S. Manchester 31 John W. McIntyre 29 Edwin H. Money 32 •| William H, Sargeant 16 Earle L. Swift 29 James L, VV'iggmore 28 *11. \\’inslow Brown became Acting-Mayor on May 27, 1936. William H. Sargeant elected on June 2, 1936 to fill vacancy caused by II. Winslow Brown becoming Acting-Mayor. Respectfully submitted, ANNIE A. WHEELER, City Clerk. 24 ANNUAL REPORT Annual Report OF THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL OPERATING THE STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO Superintendent—MISS G. G. RICE, R. N. OFFICERS HAROLD E. SWEET, President ALBERTA REMINGTON CARPENTEIR, Vice-President FRED L. W ETHERELL, Treasurer FRANCIS G. RUGGLES, Clerk and Assistant Treasurer TRUSTEES H. Dean Baker Walter M. Kendall Lloyd G. Balfour Etta F. Kent \\ illiam H. Bannon Annie G. King Randolph E. Bell W illiam J. Luther Fred E. Briggs Geneva E. Murphy Alberta R. Carpenter Frederick V. IVIurphy, M. D, Rev. James M. Quinn Joshua \V . Clarke, M. D. Blanche Daggett Edgar A. Remington Rosella Mason Gertrude F. Ryder Joseph Finberg Alice H. Stobbs Stephen H. Foley Samuel VI. Stone Ernest D. Gilmore hlorence Vl. Sweet \'ictor R. Glencross Harold E. Sweet A\ illiam O. Hewitt, M. D. Edwin Thayer Raymond M. Hoi ton Beatrice W . \\ ilmarth THE BOARD OF MANAGERS Joseph Finberg illiam J. Luther Edwin F. Thayer Samuel M. Stone Victor R. Glencross Harold K. Sweet These latter with the following ex-officio members, Vlayor H. Winslow Brown, Earl L. Swift, representing the Municipal Council and \\ illiam Marshall, City Treasurer, constitute the administrative board of the hospital. TRAINING SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR NURSES Vlrs. Esther Stone, Chairman VIrs. Nettie Gilmore Thomas (). Mullaly Mrs. Gertrude F. Ryder Claude Smith Miss Irene Battey Lillian Briggs Mrs. Margaret Armstrong ANNUAL REPORT 25 CONSULTING STAFF Surgeons Daniel Fiske Jones, M. D.. . . 195 Beacon St., Boston Plarry H. Germain, M. D.. . . 475 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Wyman Whittemore, M. D.. 199 Beacon St., Boston Channing C. Simmons, M. D. 205 Beacon St., Boston Leland S. McKittrick, M. D.. 205 Beacon St., Boston Arthur R. Kimpton, M. D.. . 23 Bay State Road, Boston Gilbert Horrax, M. D .005 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Medical Herman F. Vickery, M. D 26 Chestnut St., Brookline Richard C. Cabot, M. D 101 Brattle St., Cambridge Charles H. Lawrence, M. D 520 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Cadis Phipps, M. D 587 Beacon St., Boston Wyman Richardson, M. D 264 Beacon St., Boston Garnet P. Smith, IVi. D.. .Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital, Attleboro, Mass. SPECIALISTS Gynecologists Frederick W. Johnson, M. D 167 Newbury St., Boston T.ouis E. Phaneuf, M. D 270 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Urologist Ernest G. Crabtree, M. D 99 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Obstetrician Frederick C. Irving, M. D 221 Longwood Ave., Boston Orthopedic Surgeons Charles F. Painter, M. D 520 Commonwealth Ave., Boston John G. Kuhns, M. D 372 Marlborough St., Boston Nose, Throat and Ear George Loring Tobey, Jr., M. D 270 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Ophthalmologist Edwin Blakeslee Dunphy, M. D 101 Bay State Road, Boston Neurologist Douglas A. Thom, M. D 520 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Cardiologist Sylvester McGinn, M. D 270 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Pediatrician Henry E. Utter, IM. 122 D Waterman St., Providence, R. I. ' Consulting Radiologist Arial W\ George, M. D 43 Bay State Road, Boston Consulting Pathologists Timothy Leary, M. D 818 Harrison Ave., Boston John F. Kenney, M. D 206 Broadway, Pawtucket, R. I. 26 ANNUAL REPORT VISITING STAFF OF THE STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Staff Organization, January, 1937 Jesse W. Battershall, M. D President H. Irving Bixby, M. D., F, A. C. S .Vice-President James H. Brewster, M. D Secretary-Treasurer Surgical Staff John A. Reese, M. D., F. A, C. S Chief of Staff II. Irving Bixby, M. D., F. A. C. S Associate Surgeon James A. Bryer, M. D Associate Surgeon G. Adelbert Emard, M. D. Ralph P. Kent, M. D. W illiam O. Hewitt, M. D. Daniel J. Kiley, M. D. Herbert G. Vaughan, M, D, Carlton S. Ford, M. D xVssistant Surgeon Milton E. Johnson, M. D Assistant Surgeon Medical Staff Herbert Lowell Rich, M. D Chief of Staff Jesse W, Battershall, M. D. Wdlliam M, Stobbs, Al. D. James H. Brewster, AI, D, Allan R. Howard, AI. D, Isadore Altman, Ai. D. Edward S. Ward, Al. D. Obstetrical Staff Joshua W. Clarke, AI. D.. . . Chief of Staff William O. Hewitt, AI. D. Edith Kerkhoff, Al. D. Leo Varden, AI. D Assistant Obstetrician Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Staff Arthur C. Conro, AI. D Chief of Staff II. Irving Bixby, AI. D., F. A. C. S. Ralph P. Kent, AL D. G. Adelbert Emard, AI. D. Anesthesia Staff Frederick V. Alurphy, AI. D Chief of Staff Jesse W. Battershall, AI. D. William AI. Stobbs, AI. D. Department of Physiotherapy William O. Hewitt, AI. D Head of Department Department of X-Ray Edward B, Perkins, AI. D Chief of Service Daniel J. Kiley, AI. D. Laboratory James H. Brewster, AI. D Pathologist and Director of Laboratory Dental Department W alter E. Briggs, D. AI. D Dentist Efficiency Committee G. Adelbert Emard, AI. D.. Chairman William AI. Stobbs, AI. D. Herbert Lowell Rich, AL D. ANNUAL REPORT 27 Associate Staff Newell C. Bullard, M. D. Elmer W. Clarke, M. D. Carl J. DePrizio, M. D. Benoni M. Latham, M. D. Charles E. Roderick, M. D. Daniel T. Sullivan, M. D. Michael E. Vance, M. D. Harold F. Harrington, M. D. Edward Blank, M. D. Leonard W. Hill, M. D. Superintendent of Hospital and School of Nursing Gwendolyn G. Rice, R. N. Assistant Superintendent of Hospital and School of Nursing Katherine V. Lloyd, R. N. Night Supervisor Mabel A. Johnson, R. N. Operating Room Supervisor Helen Webb, R. N. Floor Supervisor Effie Brooks, R. N. Instructors Olive L. Young, R. N. Doris G. Hinds, R. N. Technicians Physiotherapy and X-Ray—Anna M. Moore, R. N. Laboratory—Marjorie F. Grant, B. S. Dietitian Emma Pillsbury Historian Clara H. Rhodes Housekeeper Mrs. Luella Lee Bookkeeper Mary L. A. K inton Switchboard Operators Ruth M. Abbott Hector Gibeault visit];ng commi;ttee, 1936 January: Milford E. Bliss and Randolph E. Bell February: Harold E. Sweet and Mrs. Marion P. Carter March: Edwin F. Leach and Mrs. Rosella Mason April: Raymond M. Horton and William J. Luther May: Ernest D. Gilmore and Mrs. Gertrude F. Ryder June: Mrs. Florence M. Sweet and Miss Blanche Daggett July: Edwin F. Thayer and Francis G. Ruggles August: Victor R. Glencross and Thomas O. Mullaly September: Harry Holbrook and Mrs. Beatrice W. Wilmarth October: Joseph Finberg and Mrs. Tilda B. Stone November: Fred E. Sturdy and Mrs. Maude F. Tweedy December: Mrs. Gertrude H. Sweet and Mrs. Mary A. Toner 28 ANNUAL REPORT History of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital By a generous clause in the will of Mrs. Ellen A. Winsor, the homestead estate of her father, the late James H. Sturdy, was bequeathed to the Town of Attle- borough to be used for a general hospital, in memory of James H. and Adah S. Sturdy. In addition to this gracious act, Mrs. Winsor placed her residuary estate in a permanent fund to be known as the Albert W. and Ellen A. Winsor Fund to be held in trust, the income only thereof to be used to assist in the maintenance of said hospital. The original gift of real estate known as the Sturdy Foundation, is valued at $30,000 and the personal property left by Mr. and Mrs. Winsor known as the \\ insor Foundation, is valued at $93,000. The location for such an institution was ideal, but to prepare the property for modern hospital work required the expenditure of a larger sum of money than the Town officials felt warranted at this time in asking the citizens to appropriate. At this crisis the Attleborough Hospital, a corporation organized under Massa- chusetts laws, came forward and offered to take the property in trust, reconstruct the home house, build new additions, erect in connection therewith a modern operating wing, equip the whole plant, and open the institution as a general hospital to be known as the Sturdy Memorial Hospital. The Town of Attleborough at a special meeting held May 14, 1912, accepted the offer of the Attleborough Hospital and in due time placed the property in question in trust with said corporation. The work of reconstruction and new building was commenced in July, 1912, and on April 14, 1913, after an expenditure of something over $30,000, the hospital was opened. Again in July, 1914, another addition was made, known as the Nurses’ Home, with provisions also for maternity cases, thus making 30 beds as the total capacity of the hospital, being largely possible because of a gift of $10,000 from the late Fannie M. Tappan. The total cost of this addition was approximately $18,000, and the balance was provided from income from trust account and individual gifts. In 1922 Joseph L. Sweet, President of the Attleborough Hospital since its beginning, provided for the erection of a $125,000 fireproof addition to be known as the Florence Hayward Sweet Maternity Building, and adding 21 beds to the capacity of the hospital. This addition was opened June 4, 1923, and the gift included a new plant and boiler house situated at the rear of the lot back of the present Nurses’ Home, providing the steam and heating and other needs of the whole hospital. W'ith the realization that its facilities were being taxed to the limit and the needs of a substantial addition pressing, the Board of Managers, in the fall of 1924, voted to undertake a campaign for additional funds. With an enthusiasm on the part of the subscribers and workers unparalleled in the history of our community, this campaign was brought to a successful conclusion on February 9, 1925, with total pledges of over $392,000, the objective having been $300,000. The Sturdy Homestead, formerly the main hospital, was relocated in the rear of the Nurses’ Home, giving much needed additional accommodation for nurses, and a three story, sixty-five room, buff brick and stone, modern hospital building was erected on the side of the old hospital. The new unit reached such a point of completion as to permit of the registra- tion of the first patient therein on July 25, 1936. On September 30th the building was thrown open for inspection by the public, and while no formal e.xercises were attempted, in the evening a dinner was given to the local and consulting staffs, with and especially splendid representation of the latter who were exceedingly generous in their commendation of the entire hospital plant and its equipment— highly significant, coming from professional men who have frequent contacts with the very best hospital facilities in the country. ANNUAL REPORT 29 The death of Joseph L. Sweet in July, 1932, ended the services of one who has been active in the management and expansion of the hospital from its beginning. For more than twenty years he was president of the corporation, and to that office he brought not only an executive ability, but the financial support which the institution needed so badly. He was intensely interested in seeing first, that the hospital was well equipped to meet the needs of the community, and second, that it was endowed and fortified against financial stress. Up to the time of his death, his donations exceeded $207,000, not counting various annual gifts given from time to time for needed equipment or special purposes. Under his will, he generously provided for ftirther gifts, of which $155,000 has already been received, and added to the permanent funds. Further- more his will directed that the residue of his estate, after the termination of the life interest of his widow, should be paid to the hospital. We now have an up-to-date 125 bed hospital with a replacement value for the plant of over half a million dollars, well nigh complete in its appointments, with well-equipped and competently administered X-Ray, Laboratory and Physiotherapy departments. A capable and devoted staff of physicians, superintendent and nurses, a consulting staff of physicians and surgeons of wide repute, and an interested public, largely represented through the effective help rendered by the women’s organization now known as the Sturdy Memorial Hospital Aid Association, have resulted in the development of one of the finest hospitals in New England, with a standard of efficiency equivalent to that in many of the larger and well known hospitals. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS January 11, 1937 To the Honorable Mayor and Municipal Council: You will find herewith reports which cover the twenty-fourth year of opera- tion of Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Twenty-five years ago next May—on May 14, 1912—the Town of Attle- borough at a special meeting accepted the offer of the Attleborough Hospitil, an incorporated charitable organization, to take in trust the property so generously bequeathed to the town by Mrs. Ellen W insor and her husband, in memory of her parents, James H. and Adah S. Sturdy. The original property, both real and personal, was valued at $123,000.00 and has now grown to approximately $950,000.00. Althougn 1935 established an all time high in the number of patients cared for—1718—the hospital admitted 1927 in the year just closed—an increase of 12%-including a substantial addition to our population represented by 371 babies! We had slightly fewer patients from Mansfield and Franklin, the same number from Foxboro, but a substantial increase from the six other communities we serve—North Attleboro, Plainville, Wrentham, Norton, Rehoboth and Seekonk. The Town of Mansfield, Rehoboth and Seekonk, again contributed $250.00 each, financial support of the hospital which is much appreciated and assures minimum ward rates for their citizens. For three consecutive years now our cash receipts have exceeded our dis- bursements—the excess in 1936 being $2,695.16, so that our accumulated deficit has been reduced to $13,199.82. However, we are faced immediately with some substantial and extraordinary expenditures because of the pressing need of re-equipping our X-Ray department, the installation of a mechanical stoker which should result in a material saving of fuel, and a new washing machine. . 30 ANNUAL REPORT IMost of our present apparatus in the X-Ray room has been in use since 1926 some even prior to that date. A careful study of the matter by our consulting radiologist, Dr. Arial \V. George, and a committee of the staff, has resulted in recommendations, the fulfillment of which will give us a finely equipped and up-to-date X-Ray department. Nearly half the cost of the new apparatus foi this department has already been provided by generous friends of the hospital, the order has been placed, and we hope to have the installation completed by March 1st. During the year we received a gift of $500.00 being half the bequest of Mrs. Ellen B. McCabe, sister of our late Mayor Brady, actively interested in the hospital for many years. Through the years the hospital authorities have noted with much satisfaction that material support on the part of the public can be relied upon with assured confidence, but the management bespeaks a larger personal interest and a willing- ness to participate ir the conduct of the business affairs of the hospital. ^^'e are confronted with a parking problem because of the large number of cars that are parked in front of the hospital and on both sides of Sturdy Street during visiting hours, constituting a grave menace in case of fire. We suggest that this troublesome situation be referred to the Superintendent of Public ^^'orks, confident that he, possibly by making some slight changes in the grade in the rear of the hospital, will work out a safe and satisfactory plan. W e also invite your attention to the desirability of improving the present street lighting facilities in front of the hospital. We continue to maintain our fully approved Class A rating by the American College of Surgeons, very largely because of the faithful and efficient service of our professional, supervising and nursing staff and we gratefully acknowledge continued benefits from the Hospital Aid Association and the public. We list below Ihe 1936 payments by the City of Attleboro for the account of the hospital with our estimate for the same items in 1937. Respectfully submitted, H. A\'inslow Brown, Mayor Harold E. Sweet, Chairman Joseph Finberg William Marshall Victor R. Glencross City Treasurer V illiam J. Luther Samuel M. Stone G. Dallas Jencks Edwin F. Thayer President Municipal Council Board of Managers, Attleborough Members Ex-Officio Hospital, Inc., operating Sturdy Memorial Hospital for the City of Attleboro CITY OF ATTLEBORO APPROPRIATION Attleborough Hospital, Inc. Requested Expended Requested 1936 1936 1937 Water $1,200.00 $1,113.00 $1,200.00 Insurance 825.00 803.30 530.00 Hydrant Service 60.00 60.00 60.00 Fuel and Light. 4,500.00 4,602.87 4,795.00 Bond 25.00 25.00 25.00 $6,610.00 $6,604.17 $6,610.00 Appropriation 6,610.00 Balance unexpended 8 5.83 : ANNUAL REPORT 31 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT To the Board of Trustees and Managers, of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital: Gentlemen I herewith present my annual report of the Hospital for the year ending December 31, 193b:- Total number of patients admitted to the hospital 1927 Male 736 Female 1191 Number of out-patients treated at the hospital 426 Total number of Private Cases 1141 Total number of ^^'ard Cases 786 Total number of children 12 years or under 327 Medical patients 158 Adults 136 Children 22 Surgical patients 645 Adults 570 Children 75 E. E. N. & T. patients 368 Adults 138 Children 230 Obstetrical patients 765 Mothers 394 Babies 371 (Note: of these patients 9 were treated on two services.) Total number of births 386 Total number of live births 371 Total number of stillbirths 15 Total number of deaths 88 Medical 35 Surgical 39 E. E. N. & T 1 Obstetrical 3 Newborn 10 Autopsies 6 Daily average for the year 54.50 Maximum number of patients 74 Minimum number of patients 33 Total number of accidents 102 Automobile accidents 43 Industrial accidents 24 Other accidents 35 REPORT OF THE OPERATING ROOM Major operations 349 Minor operations 824 Transfusions 27 Cystoscopies 14 .Total 1214 : 32 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE X-RAY DEPARTMENT X-Ray examinations 1006 Fluroscopic examinations 57 X-Ray treatments 1 Total 1064 REPORT OF THE PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT Number of patients admitted to the department 36 Number of visits to the department 429 Treatments given: Massage 242 Diathermy 163 Ultra Violet A. C 61 Ultra Violet W. C 12 Infra Red 316 Sinusoidal 8 802 Diseased conditions treated: Arthritis 5 Cervical adenitis 1 Bursitis, subdeltoid 4 Contusions 8 Fractures 10 Granulating wounds 2 Sacro-iliac strain 6 REPORT OF BASAL METABOLISM 18 Basal Metabolism tests. LABORATORY REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1936 Routine Blood Work: WBC 1412 RBC 315 Hemaglobin 382 Differentials 254 Coaggulations 322 Typings 141 Reticulocyte counts Blood Chemistries: Sugar 159 N. P. N 103 Creatinine 23 Icterus Index 4 Van den Bergh 1 Routine Urines 3873 Special Urines 24-hour 396 -sugar 231 Renal-function 43 ICi Fermentation test Cystoscopy o : : : : ANNUAL REPORT 33 Bacteriological Examinations Cultures Blood 39 Organisms 89 Nose and Throat 20 Typhoid 12 Smears G. C 48 Organisms 49 T. B 44 Vincent’s 6 Trichomonas Vaginalis 1 Sputum T. B 18 Organisms 6 24-hour specimen 1 Pneumococcus-typing 20 Guinea Pig Inoculation 2 Stool Examinations: Occult blood 14 Parasites 4 Gastric Analysis: Free HCL 6 Total acidity 1 Occult blood 5 Lactic acid 3 Microscopic 1 Spinal Pduid: Cell count 8 Globulin 8 Sugar 3 Culture 2 Von Pirquet 1 Ascheim-Zondek to Leary Laboratory 1 Sent to State Laboratory: Widals 19 Undulant Fever 15 Hintons, (blood) 60 Hintons (spinal fluid) 3 G. C. Complement-Fixation 2 Feces for Typhoid 13 Urines for Typhoid 10 Pieces for Dysentery 1 Surgical Tissues 341 State Cases 15 City of Attleboro cases 112 Town of North Attleboro Cases 17 Town of Seekonk cases 21 Town of Rehoboth cases 24 Town of Mansfield cases 19 Town of Norton cases 17 Town of W rentham cases 1 Town of Plainville cases 3 City of Malden cases 1 Town of Chilmark cases 1 Free cases 37 34 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE TRAINING-SCHOOL Student nurses in the School December 31, 1936 40 (This includes the 12 away affiliating) Students admitted during the year 19 (5 of these were dismissed during the preliminary period as unsatisfactory students) Students graduated 11 Through the efforts of Mr. H. E. Sweet, our President, an affiliation of 7 months with the Boston City Hospital, was secured. W e send 8 of our students there every 7 months in order to get Medical, Pediatric and Dietetic work; our own hospital not having patients enough of that type to meet the State Board requirements. An affiliation has also been secured with the Chapin Hospital. Providence, for 12 weeks, this is for Contagious work. W e still have the Taunton State Hospital affiliation which takes two nurses every three months, making a total of 12 nurses away from the School all the time. It has made it very hard to carry on the work successfully under these arrangements for it is difficult to get graduate nurses to stay steadily on Floor Duty and they are changing constantly. We employed 16 graduate nurses during the year. If we can succeed in getting enough students for training to take the place of the 12 away, we can do away with the graduate nurses altogether, but the entrance requirements are so high that we have to turn away many as unsuitable regarding their education. The following lectures have been given by the doctors on our staff : Bacteriology Dr. Brewster Diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Dr. Conro Materia Medica Dr. Ford Medical Diseases Dr. Stobbs Contagious Diseases Dr. Hewitt Surgical Diseases Dr. Vaughan Obstetrics Dr. Kerkhoff Psychiatry Dr. Varden Public Sanitation Dr. Johnson W'e feel greatly indebted to them for the great interest they have taken in this work. The year has been a very busy one for the hospital and 1 feel that a great deal has been accomplished in it. 209 more patients were admitted than in the previous year and the departments have been very active in their various ways. We have some very loyal workers in the departments and I much appreciate their good work. Our ambulance service is very efficiently taken care of by Arthur J. Houle; he is very prompt in answering all calls and especially careful in the handling of patients. The doctors all feel that we could not find a better man for this work. A new bathroom was installed in the third floor of the Sturdy House for the use of the nurses, and four other bathrooms in the Nurses’ Home were remodeled. The W. P. A. workers have done a great deal of painting for us, the hospital supplying materials; following is a list of the work they have done. ANNUAL REPORT 35 10 patients’ rooms, top floor 1 utility room 2 bathrooms 2 sun-parlors Front lobby Basal Metabolism room Sewing-room Laboratory Kitchen 10 Nurses’ rooms Part of Basement corridor and the floor in basement of Obstetrical Building. The Hospital Donation Day was the best we have ever had, we are still using supplies donated to us such as sugar, flour and canned goods. To the Ladies Aid we again tender our sincere thanks for the many useful gifts which add so much to the comfort of the patients. • Respectfully submitted. G. G. Rice, Superintendent. PATIENTS ADMITTED FROM Attleboro 849 South Attleboro 102 Hebronville 26 Dodgeville 15 992 North Attleboro 314 Attleboro Falls 28 342 Plainville 63 W'rentham 29 Norton 92 Chartley 28 Mansfield Ill Foxboro 19 Seekonk 103 Rehoboth 50 Franklin 3 498 Other cities and towns 95 95 Total 1927 .. ... 36 ANNUAL REPORT NATIVITIES OF PATIENTS United States Foreign California 2 Armenia 1 Connecticut 21 Australia. . 1 Delaware 1 Austria 2 Florida 1 Canada. . . 111 Illinois 4 China 1 Indiana 1 Cuba 1 Iowa 2 Denmark . . 1 Kentucky 1 England . . . 25 Louisiana 1 Finland . . . 1 Maine 33 Galatea . . . 1 Massachusetts 1304 Germany. . 4 Michigan 3 Honduras . . 1 Minnesota 2 Ireland 21 Nebraska 1 Italy 18 New Hampshire 25 Lithuania . 2 New Jersey 8 Poland 10 New York 25 Portugal . . 13 Ohio 1 Russia 2 Pennsylvania 11 Scotland . . 11 Rhode Island 213 Serbia 1 Utah 1 Sweden 14 Vermont 15 Switzerland 2 Virginia 2 Syria 1 Washington, D. C 1 Turkey 1 Wisconsin 2 1681 246 REPORT OF LIBRARY SERVICE With the close of another year of library service at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital, there is another increase in the amount of books circulated. Although this work is not carried on for the purpose of circulating more and more books, it is evident with this increase, that the work is proving very satisfactory. This is especially true in the Children’s Department, which this year showed a gain of 272 over last year’s circulation. At this time I wish to express my appreciation to all those who have co- operated in making this a successful year in the Library Service. Circulation of books for 1936: Adult fiction 1932 Adult non-fiction 863 Foreign books 13 Juvenile fiction 74,2 Juvenile non-fiction 358 Pictures 161 Grand total 4069 Muriel W. ^\'hittemore, Hospital Librarian. : ANNUAL REPORT 37 January 15, 1937. To the Board of Managers, and Members of the Staff of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Gentlemen Submit the following brief summary of the work done on the Surgical Service during the year 1936, just ended: Total number of surgical patients admitted 645 Adults 570 Children 75 Major operations performed 349 Minor operations performed 824 Transfusions 27 Cystoscopies 14 Total number of surgical deaths 39 This represents an increase of 96 admissions to the surgical over the year before. As a result of this increase there were 1,173 operations performed, as compared to 1094 the preceding year. Among the 349 cases upon whom major operations were performed there were 22 deaths, giving an operative mortality of 6.3%. Of the 824 cases upon whom minor operations were performed there was one death, which could in no way be ascribed to the operative procedure. The total operative mortality for combined major and minor cases, of which there were 1173 was 1.9%. Of the remaining 16 fatal cases, death occurred as a result of accidental injuries in 10, and no operation was performed on the other 6. Five of the deaths due to accidental injuries followed automobile accidents. There has been a decided drop in the operative mortality this past year as compared to the preceding year of 1935, so that we have again returned to the uniformly good averages obtained each year prior to 1935. Study of the records, as stated in my report for 1935, showed an unusually large number of advanced and serious cases admitted during that year, which was undoubtedly responsible for the increase in the percentage of operative mortality. Postoperative complications have been notably f^w in number during the past year. Infection of clean wounds continues to be a most infrequent occur- rence. Our record in appendicitis remains excellent, with only one death in approximately 150 cases operated upon. Postoperative pneumonia has been decidedly less prevalent than usual, with only one case which terminated fatally during 1936. Intestinal obstruction led all other diseases as a cause of death, being respon- sible for about one-third of the fatalities following operation. This is one of the most serious conditions with which the surgeon has to deal, and it is only by its early recognition, followed by immediate removal of the patient to the hospital, that a successful outcome can be hoped for. The appointment of Dr. Carlton S. Ford in 1935 and Dr. Milton E. Johnson in 1936, as assistant surgeons has been a great help to the older members of the surgical group, not only in the stimulus which always results from contact with younger and more recently trained graduates, but also in relieving us of some of the routine duties which, naturally, must be associated with a busy hospital service. The usual devotion to duty and unfkiling interest in the patients entrusted to their care, which we have learned to expect from the members of the staff, has been most apparent at all times. In closing I should like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Managers, the superintendent, and nurses for the sincere attitude of helpfulness and cooperation which has existed at all times throughout the year. Respectftilly submitted, John A. Reese, Chief of Surgical Staff. : 38 ANNUAL REPORT To the Board of Managers and Members of the Staff, of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Gentlemen The following is a report of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Service for the year 1936. A total of 370 patients were treated by this department as follows: Tonsillectomies and Adenectomies 333 Adenectomies 5 Mastoidectomies 18 Aural Paracenteses 5 Submucous Resection of Nasal Septum 2 Suturing of Tonsil Pillars 6 Nasal Hemorrhage 1 Besides the above there were a number of consultations with the other services. Owing to the large number of ward tonsillectomies (127) this year, the service feels that the individual members should not be compelled to furnish all the instruments for this work. As I understand it, this is the only department that does do so. The hope is expressed that at least one set of tonsil instruments may be supplied to help out on the ward work. Permit me to express my thanks for the cooperation and assistance of the other members of the service and the nursing and executive staff. Respectfully submitted, A. C. Conro, M. D., Chief of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Service. To the Board of Managers and Members of the Staff of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Gentlemen: I herein submit to you the report and summary of the work carried on by the Staff of the medical service during the year 1936. There was an increase in the number of patients admitted and treated on the medical service, one hundred and fifty-eight as against one hundred and thirty in 1935. The number of children was one less than during the previous year. The number of deaths of patients entered on the medical service within twenty-four to forty-eight hours after admission, seems unusually high. Thir- teen died within twenty-four hours, 37.14%; six within forty-eight hours, 17.14%. This is a total of 54.28% of the number of deaths occurring during the twelve months. In these cases hospitalization does in no way change the outcome and, in the few hours, the physicians of the service are helpless to cope with the situation created. The patients have added to their sickness the extra physical tax which comes from moving and transportation to the hospital. The above data is, in my judgment, worthy the careful consideration of the members of the staff of the hospital. The following is a brief summary of the work carried out on the medical service for the year 1936. Total number of patients admitted 158 Adults 136 Children 22 Total number of deaths 35 ANNUAL REPORT 39 Six of the cases admitted to the service were transferred subsequently to the surgical service for operation. One case which developed broncho-pneumonia from the surgical to the medical service. The total number of deaths as stated was 35, due to the following diseases: Septic meningitis, Otitis Media 1 Cerebral hemorrhage 3 Broncho-pneumonia . 1 Lobar pneumonia 3 Lobar Pneumonia, Diabetes 1 Pulmonary Embolism 1 Fibrinous Pericarditis 1 Chronic valvular disease 2 .\cute Endocarditis, Acute Articular Rheumatism 1 Chronic endocarditis 2 Chronic myocarditis 3 Chronic myocarditis. Chronic nephritis 2 Arteriosclerosis 2 Arteriosclerosis, Cerebral hemorrhage 1 .\rteriosclerosis, Lobar pneumonia 2 Arteriosclerosis, Broncho-pneumonia 1 Cardio-renal disease 2 Chronic nephritis 1 Chronic nephritis. Cerebral hemorrhage 1 Cangrene of bladder, Septicaemia 1 Erysepeles, Diabetes Mellitus 1 Polycythaemia, Thrombosis of branch of left pulmonary artery 1 Internal hemorrhage (cause unknown) 1 Total 35 If we deduct the cases dying within forty-eight hours after entering the hospital, there were but sixteen deaths, 10.25%, during the year. This record is a credit to the members of the service and the results point out the efficiency of their work. I wish to express my appreciation to the members of the service for their cooperation and for the faithful and fruitful work which has been done during the year. The good work of the service has been supplemented by the careful super- vision of the Superintendent of the hospital and the nursing care given the patients by the nurses. Such supervision and nursing care has been appreciated by the members of the service and helped greatly in carrying on the work. Respectfully submitted, Herbert Lowell Rich, M. D., Chief of Medical Service. To the Board of Managers, and Members of the Staff of Sturdy Memorial Hospital: I herein submit the annual report of the Department of Obstetrics: Total number of mothers 394 Total number of babies 371 Total number of births 386 Live births 371 Stillbirths 15 40 ANNUAL REPORT Maternal deaths 3 Toxemia of pregnancy, propable hepatic origin Acute cardiac decompensation following childbirth Post-partum hemorrhage, due to retained placenta (Patients was delivered at home.) Death of Newborn 10 Premature birth 6 Icterus neonatorum 1 Maternal jaundice; Premature birth 1 Puerperal hemorrhage 1 Delivery: Normal 299 Low forceps 44 Mid-forceps 20 High forceps 3 Preech 6 Footling 3 Version 7 Caesarean sections 4 * * * V'ard Cases 110 Private Cases 284 * * * The excellent cooperation of the Staff, the supervision of nursing and cheer- ful helpfulness of the nurses has caused the department to function smoothly and efficiently—all of which is greatly appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Joshua W. Clarke, M. D., Chief of Obstetrical Staff. To the President and Board of Managers, of Sturdy Memorial Hospital: The Department of Anesthesia has been conducted during the past year without changes in method or personnel. Post-Operative complications and discomforts have been remarkably in- frequent and of minor consequence. We believe this gratifying result is due to the cooperation of the surgical and nursing staff in careful preparation and frequent consultations in all cases previous to operation. Twelve hundred and ffteen anesthesias were administered in about the percentage of various methods used in previous years. It is interesting to note that the International College of Anesthesists is endorsing and insisting that all general anesthesias should be administered only by qualified and registered physicians. This is the standard which has been upheld in this hospital since its foundation. Our sincere thanks is extended to all the departments of the hospital for their help in every way. 1 also wish to express here my personal appreciation to Dr. Battershall and Dr. Stobbs for their faithful and constant cooperation. Respectfully submitted, Frederick V. Murphy, M. D., Chief of Anesthesia Service. ; : ANNUAL REPORT 41 March 1, 1937 To the Board of Managers and Staff, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, Massachusetts, Centlemen The Physiotherapy Department in its treatment of cases referred to it during the year has attempted in a truly scientific manner to serve as an adjunct to other departments of the hospital. AMiile the number of out patient cases has been much reduced in recent years due to the more general use of some simple forms of electric therapeutic apparatus by physicians in their offices, and by patients in their homes there is here as in any general hospital constant indication among the various conditions treated for the application of physical measures which tend to relieve pain and discomfort to aid in the more rapid healing of wounds, and in more prompt restoration o function, \^"e believe that physiotherapy has not only been of some value in this connection but that it has been, and will continue to be indispensable if full consideration is given to the comfort of the patient, and to the importance of shortening the period of convalescence. This department’s usefulness to the hospital cannot therefore be properly estimated by the amount of funds it contributes towards its maintenance. ' In some cases it reduces the average amount of the patient’s expense by cutting his length of stay in the hospital. The department’s equipment has been changed very little in its many years of use and is still in fair condition. It is hoped however, that more modern equipment may now be gradually installed as neded. The following report of cases treated is submitted Treatments given Massage 242 Diathermy 163 Ultra Violet AC 61 Ultra Violet \VC 12 Infra Red 316 Sinusoidal 8 Diseased Conditions Treated: Arthritis Cervical Adenitis 1 Bursitis Subdeltoid .... 4 Contusions 8 Fractures 10 Granulation 2 Sacro-Iliac Strain 6 Respectfully submitted, William O. Hewitt, M. D., Head of Department of Physiotherapy. 42 ANNUAL REPORT To the Board of Manaf»;ers, and Staff of Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Gentlemen: The work done in the Laboratory for 1936 is briefly summarized as follows: Routine blood examinations 2687 Routine urine examinations 4269 Special urine examinations 54 Blood chemistry examinations 290 Bacteriological examinations 315 Stool examinations 18 Blood cultures 141 Stomach contents examination 16 Spinal fluid examinations 21 Samples of blood collected and sent to State Laboratory for examination .... 96 Other specimens sent to State Laboratory for special examinations 24 Autopsies 6 Surgical specimens 341 There were twenty typings of pneumococci by the Neufeld method, a good beginning for this service available to physicians for the first time this year. There have been a few requests for service which requires a dark field exami- nation, a service, which at the present time we are not equipped to perform. I recommend the purchase of the necessary equipment. Respectfully submitted, James H. Brewster, M. D., Pathologist . . ANNUAL REPORT 43 TREASURER’S AND AUDITOR’S REPORT Deficit—General Fund: Receipts exceeded disbursements by S2,695.16 during 1936, resulting in a reduction of the deficit on the cash basis from $15,894.98 at the beginning of the year to $13,199.82 at the close. A comparison of the deficit on the cash basis with the deficit as it would be on the accrual basis follows: Deficit per books $13,199.82 Add: Accounts payable 3,578.75 16,778.57 Deduct: Accounts receivable considered collectible 5,880.08 Deficit on accrual basis $10,898.49 Cash—Trust Fund: All trust fund cash receipts and disbursements were checked in detail and found in order. Cash in the bank was verified through correspondence. Trust P'und Investments: Securities were examined at the First National Bank and properly accounted for. Certificates of deposit were seen for $5,000.00 Lincoln Mortgage & Title Guarantee Company, $5,000.00 Brown Company and $700.00 National Bond- holders Corp. bonds, all of which are in default. Liquidating dividends amount- ing to $130.00 were received during the year from the National Bondholders Corp. A certificate for fifty shares of Humarock & North River and Ass’n was seen. This item is carried at no value on the books. One new bequest to be called the Ellen B. McCabe Fund was received during 1936. The total bequest was $1,000.00, of which $500.00 has been paid to date. Amounts deposited in the Attleboro Savings Bank in six accounts were verified through correspondence. No additions to fixed asset accounts were made in 1936 and no depreciation has been set up for building and equipment, in accordance with past practice. Details of investments are shown in schedule D-1 . Market values of bonds on December 31, 1936 amounted to $320,211.25 as compared to the cost of $301,876.81. 75.000. 15.000. lionding and Insurance: 4.000. 5.000. All fire insurance policies were examined and the coverage is summarized below: 10.000. 15.000. Buildings Contents Total Main hospital building. . . . . $125,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $150,000.00 Maternity building 00 10,000.00 85.000 00 Operating section 00 2,500.00 17.500.00 Nurses’ Home and Laundry 15.500 . 00 5.000 00 20.500.00 Nurses’ Dormitory 17.500.00 00 21.500.00 Power House 00 00 00 Dwelling and shed 3,200.00 3,200.00 261,200.00 51,500.00 312,700.00 : 44 ANNUAL REPORT The treasurer’s bond for $10,000.00 expiring on January 9, 1937 was seen General public liability insurance is also carried. General Comments: The following tabulations present data regarding current accounts re- ceivable and accounts receivable in suspense. CURRENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Balance, December 31, 1935 $13,160.48 Add: Charges during 1936 79,867.62 93,028.10 Deduct Credits: Free work $ 2,020.11 Reductions in charges 322 . 76 Collections less refunds 72,174.32 Miscellaneous credits 25.20 Transfers to suspense 6,488.92 81,031.31 Balance, December 31, 1936 11,996.79 The total business volume for 1936 may be computed as follows: Total charges 79,867.62 Less reductions 322 . 76 79,544.86 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE IN SUSPENSE Balance, December 31, 1935 $49,033.70 Add: Transfers from current receivables (net) 6,488.92 55,522.62 Deduct Collections in 1936 2,204.00 Balance, December 31, 1936 53,318.62 The present balance is composed of the following items: 1929 and previous accounts 11,591 .63 1930 accounts 5,115.23 1931 accounts 7,201.74 1932 accounts 8,913.58 1933 accounts 7,143.41 1934 accounts 6,864.11 1935 accounts 6,488.92 53,318.62 Actual collections on 1935 accounts receivable during 1936 were $5,778.66 as compared with the estimate of $5,546.40 set up in our previous report. CERTIFICATE We hereby cetify that the accompanying statements set forth correctly, in our opinion, all cash transactions of the treasurer of The Attleborough Hospital for the calendar year 1936, the balance of cash and securities on hand December 31, 1936 and the indebtedness on loans December 31, 1936. Respectflilly submitted. Ward, Fisher & Company. : : ANNUAL REPORT 45 THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements General Fund, Year 1936 EXHIBIT A Balance, January 1, 1936: Checking account, First National Bank. . S 580.02 Office fund 25.00 605.02 Receipts Patients X-Ray 6,581.75 Laboratory 1 ,843 . 00 Physiotherapy 305 . 00 Metabolism 107.50 Ambulance 1,479.00 Other receipts from patients 64,042.02 74,358.27 Sale of books, supplies, etc 785.22 Miscellaneous receipts 69.75 Total from operation of hospital 75,213.24 Donations 2,195.00 Annual memberships 320 . 00 Income from trust fund investments (net) 17,817.31 Total other receipts 20,332.31 95,545.55 Total to be accounted for 96,150.57 Disbursements: Postage 289.89 Repairs and maintenance 2,218.11 Telephone and telegraph 704^.62 Office supplies 585 . 55 Interest paid 722 . 72 Bank service charge 12.36 * X-Ray payments 2,969 . 20 Laboratory payments 921.50 Physiotherapy payments 152.50 Ambulance payments—driver 739 . 50 Ambulance expense 180.23 Supplies and equipment 9,878 . 97 Salaries 46,295.57 Housekeeping supplies 23,881 . 19 Heat, light and power 2,251 .38 Miscellaneous expenses 1,047.10 Total disbursements for operation of hospital 92,850 . 39 Net decrease in loans * 2,550.00 Total disbursements 95,400.39 Balance, December 31, 1936: Due from trust fund 6.00 Checking account. First National Bank . 314.67 Special account. First National Bank . . . 404.51 Office fund 25.00 750.18 : 46 ANNUAL REPORT * THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Schedule of Donations General Fund, Year 1936 SCHEDULE A-1 Sturdy Memorial Hospital Aid Association f Two ree beds 500 . 00 Special maternity aid 500 . 00 1 ,000 . 00 Town of Mansfield 250.00 Town of Seekonk 250 . 00 Town of Rehoboth 250.00 Frank J. Ryder (free bed) 250.00 Women’s Alliance of the Pilgrim Church 50.00 IMarian H. Sweet 100.00 L, P. Beers Sunday School Class 10.00 William Bannon 35.00 2,195.00 THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Schedule of Annual Membership Receipts General Fund, Year 1936 SCHEDULE A-2 \\'illiam H, Bannon $ 10.00 Etta F. Kent 10.00 Donald A. Barrows 10.00 Rev. James M. Quinn 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond M. Horton 20.00 Mr. and Mrs. John E. Tweedy 20.00 Alfred D. Crosby 10.00 Samuel M. Holman 10.00 Max Schweinshaut 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Briggs 20.00 Mr. and Mrs. Milford E. Bliss 20.00 Rosella Mason 10.00 Lawrence E. Baer 10.00 Joseph E. Rioux : 10.00 H. Dean Baker, .Jr 10.00 Harold D. Baker 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. C. Fred Stone 20.00 Dr. and Mrs. William M. Stobbs 20.00 Thomas Carpenter 10.00 Edwin F. Thayer 10.00 Fred L. Torrey 10.00 Bonner D. Mason 10.00 James L. Wiggmore 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Gilmore 20.00 Stephen H. Foley 10.00 320.00 . ANNUAL REPORT 47 THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Analysis of Deficit General Fund, Year 1936 SCHEDULE B-1 Deficit, December 31, 1935 15,894.98 Receipts during 1936: From patients, supply sales, etc 75,213.24 From donations 2, 195 . 00 From annual memberships 320.00 From income from trust fund invest- ments 17,817.31 95,545.55 Expenses during 1936 92,850.39 Receipts in excess of expenses 2,695.16 Deficit, December 31, 1936. . S13,199.82 48 ANNUAL REPORT o o o O (N 35,357.87 cT CO CO oi 00 . (MOO o o o 05 0 0 o o o 5,357.87 CO o o o o o 5,000 . T3 . 03 • PQ M Maroger w 'cj c 03 03 « c 0) -- a c 6 J. 03 *H Bed T3 03 2 Alice cr 03 PQ Permanent (n a and 6 13 S O C3 03 fe ^ a g Wilmarth HOSPITAL I £ 03 -d g ^ ^ pQ P4 c .9 n ^ Q Association a 03 U co hQ O hH t5 1-4 ^ 03 ^ 3 «3 >. .a Fund Tl C. 03 d ^ 03 2 c ^ 03 O . o C3 < ^ ^ 03 O ^ ^ «3 ^ Q U ATTLEBOROUGH o CO ^ CO O GO O CO o 3 »0 00 O Vh C5^ 00 H r-T cT a' co" M-H *-l 1-H o o O CO THE u>. o > CO B o t- CO B o 3 o a 00 o CD o GO^ (M^ o' ^’' oT oT CO CO 03 = I 03 CT^ 03 be d3 .S C X5 o3 72 t/3 73 M 22 c3 O T3 2: s ^ gw tti 22 a .a >.-2^ 22 c3 33 -2 be C2 '3 B -Z ^ § > ^ ^ Q w c3 O o ^ u ^ m PQ m Ph « ANNUAL REPORT 49 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o CO o o ffi pS hC no -t Cl <1^ d § 50 ANNUAL REPORT THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Schedule of Life Members Trust Fund, December 31, 1936 SCHEDULE D-2 Maurice J. Baer Helena A. Leach Lloyd G. Balfour Ellen L. Mason Walter B. Ballou Charles A. Mooers Randolph E. Bell Dr. Frederick V. Murphy C. O. Gustav Buettel Geneva E. Murphy Amos S. Blackinton Edgar A. Remington George S. Bliven Lillian B. Remington Philip E. Brady Frank J. Ryder Fred E. Briggs Gertrude F. Ryder Alberta F. Carpenter George A. Rich Marion P. Carter Charlotte A. Rich Miles L. Carter Alice M. Richardson George W. Cheever Harold K. Richardson Harriet O. Cheever Frank H. Sadler Edward P. Claflin Naomi W. Sawyer Martha A. Claflin George F. Sawyer Ruth Clap Frank E. Smith Dr. Joshua AA . Clarke Samuel M. Stone W E. Coles Tilda B. Stone Theron S. Curtis Mary E. Sweeney Blanche Daggett Florence M. Sweet William J. Dobson (2) Gertrude H. Sweet Joseph Finberg Harold E. Sweet Victor R. Glencross Hayward H. Sweet Edward L. Gowen Joseph L. Sweet Horace B. Gowen Marian H. Sweet Jessie M. Gowen Leonilda Sweeney Graduate Nurses Club Mary A. Toner Dr. William O. Hewitt James V. Toner Harry R. Holbrook Annie F. LTpham Lida M. Holbrook Ernest T. tJpham Albert S. Ingraham Charles A. W hiting Gertrude E. Kendall Josie A. W hiting Walter M. Kendall Beatrice W\ W ilmarth Annie G. King Charles C. W ilmarth Dr. Ralph P. Kent Mary A. W ilmarth William L. King Rathbun W illard Edwin F. Leach John W'olfenden Max London Harry C. W olfenden William J. Luther Blanche W'olfenden David E. Makepeace Myra B. Makepeace Deceased THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL Analysis of Surplus Trust Fund, Year 1936 SCHEDULE D-3 Balance, December 31, 1935 $25,827.77 Add: Net profit on securities sold or called 3,479.38 Balance, December 31, 1936 29,307.15 ANNUAL REPORT 51 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION October 5, 1936 The Sturdy Memorial Hospital Aid Association has again completed a year of great usefulness under the direction of Mrs. Harry Holbrook, President. Through the efforts of this organization, an enormous amount of work is ac- complished which is very necessary to the efficient running of the hospital and which would mean a decided increase in the budget if these faithful women did not carry on. A very successful donation day had Mrs. J. A. Reese as chairman and the people of Attleboro, North Attleboro, Plain ville and Mansfield responded most generously to the appeal for food supplies and are sincerely thanked. The Sewing Committee, with Mrs. Kurtz as chairman, has worked un- tiringly, as well as the women’s organizations which finish the prepared articles. This work alone means the saving of hundreds of dollars and is greatly appreciated. The purchasing Committee, with Mrs. Gertrude Sweet as chairman, has given freely of its care and time in purchasing countless articles needed in keeping the appearance and equipment of the hospital at it best. The purchases vary from a P^rigidaire to safety pins and measuring cups. Each year $1,000.00 is donated for the use of a free woman’s bed, a maternity bed and children’s bed. This year the woman’s bed was used twelve times, the maternity bed five times and the children’s bed four times, an increase over last year. The hospital and community receive many times the value of the money expended due to the willing and unselfish efforts of members of the Hospital Aid Association. Respectfully submitted, Alice M. Richardson, Secretary. 52 ANNUAL REPORT STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION October 1, 1935—October 1, 1936 Receipts Balance, October 1, 1935 $ 641.98 Received from Chest 3,840.00 Received from Mrs. Sweet 4.81 $4,486.79 Expenses Women’s Free bed 250 . 00 Children’s Free bed 250.00 Maternity Bed 500.00 Printing and Postage 11.00 Refrigerators 285 . 00 Installing refrigerators 15.00 Mending and Sewing 22.00 Hospital Supplies 2,266.42 3,599.42 Balance, October 1, 1936 887.37 FURNISHING FUND Receipts Balance, October 1, 1935 $ 269.02 Interest 7.48 Received from Jessie G. Fine 25.00 Received from Women’s Benevolent Society 25.00 Received from Q. O. C. Class 25.00 Received from Gertrude F. Ryder 25.00 Received from Graduate Nurses Club 25.00 Received from Mutual Helpers 25.00 Received from Daughters of Isabella 25.00 Received from Sturdy Memorial Hospital Alumni Assn 25.00 476 . 50 Expenses Atherton Furniture Co $ 106.00 Richardson Wright & Co 122.76 228.76 Balance, October 1, 1936 $ 247.74 Respectfully submitted, Annie A. ^^'heeler, Treasurer. ANNUAL REPORT 53 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PURCHASING COMMITTEE of the STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION October 4, 1936 1 Lamp and bulb for Nurses’ sitting-room 1 Large mirror for Nurses’ sitting-room Leonard refrigerator Making of 5^ dozen baby dresses 327 Flannelette patients’ gowns 4 doz. Baby shirts 4 doz. Baby binders 2 doz. Baby linene dresses 27 doz. Sheets 49 prs. Blankets and binding same 48 Rugs 195 spools Thread 69^ yds. Diaper 1 piece Cloth 40 yds. Linenette 6 cards Snaps 14 doz. Pequot cases 673^ yds. Flannel 24 doz. Turkish towels 90^ yds. Linen damask 6 doz. Linen napkins 50 Bedspreads 5 yds. Balloon cloth 100 yds. Towelling 384f yds. Linen towelling 30 doz. Linen Huck towels 75 pieces Diaper Cloth 3 dozi Sponge bags 11 pieces Cotton tape 28| gross Flax Tape 16 doz. pcs Silver Flax tape 95^ yds. Ticking 80 yds. IVIarquisette 42 yds. Checked voile 1 box Marking cotton 216 yds. Cream binding 5 pieces Linen crash Respectfully submitted, Gertrude H. Sweet Esther M. Stone Tilda B, Stone 54 ANNUAL REPORT STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION President—Mrs. Harry Holbrook First Vice-President—Mrs. Walter A. Briggs Second Vice-President—Mrs. Frank W. Carpenter Secretary—Mrs. V illiam M. Stobbs Treasurer—Miss Annie \\ heeler Auditors—Miss S. Alice Carpenter, Miss Amy White Purchasing Committee—Mrs. Harold Sweet, Mrs. Samuel Stone, Mrs. C. Fred Stone. Sewing Committee—Mrs. E. F. Kurtz, Mrs. A. Graham Shields. Donation Day Committee—Mrs. Mark Hanna, Mrs. Walter Robertson. DIRECTORS Mrs. Frank Allen Mrs. Oscar Lindstrom Mrs. Arthur Briggs Mrs. Sidney Maddox, Plainville Mrs. Harold D. Baker, Sr. Mrs. Frederick V. Murphy Mrs. Arthur Conro Mrs. A. A. AIcRae Mrs. C. W. Cederberg Mrs. H. B. Ryder, North Attleboro Mrs. F. J. Carley, North Attleboro Mrs. Harold Richardson Mrs. Elmer Clarke, Norton Mrs. Thomas Sadler, Sr. Mrs. Miles Carter Mrs. C. Fred Stone Mrs. Albert Dunham Mrs. John Spettigue Mrs. Adelbert Emard, Mansfield Airs. Leland Smith Mrs. R. M. Harris, Plainville Airs. Samuel Stone Mrs. Fred Franz Airs. Harold Sweet Mrs. John L. Gibb Airs. J. L. Sweet Mrs. E. D. Gilmore Airs. Harry ^^'olfenden Mrs. William O. Hewitt Airs. Charles \Mlmarth Mrs. Lawrence Keeler Airs. F. Russell Woodward Mrs. Harry Kent Airs. Arthur Hazlett Airs. Edwin Leach ANNUAL REPORT 55 Health Department ORGANIZATION OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 1936 Health Officer Ralph P. Kent, M. D. Bacteriologist and Inspector of Milk Ralph O. Brown, S. B. Inspectors of Plumbing Arthur B. Read John W. Bullock Inspector of Slaughtering Frederick L. Briggs, D. V. M. Inspector of Animals Frederick L. Briggs, D. V. M Health Department Nurse Mary E. McMahon, R. N. Registrar of Deaths Stephen H, Foley Clerk Mildred H. Shaw Associate Physician at Diphtheria Prevention Clinic Dr. Jesse W. Battershall, M. D. Associate Physician at Tuberculosis Dispensary Dr. Jesse W. Battershall, M. D. Consulting Physician at Dispensary Dr. Garnet P. Smith 56 ANNUAL REPORT TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT To His Honor the Mayor and Municipal Council: Herewith is presented the annual report of the Health Department of the City of Attleboro. The routine duties of the department are many and varied; but in spite of their devious channels, we have steered our course successfidly through to a satisfactory year’s end. We are happy to say that we have not exceeded our appropriation which was so courteously granted by our late and most honorable mayor and his cooperative council. We find that our expenses have run about as we anticipated. We have endeavored to meet the standards set up by the State and Federal governments. 1 believe we have done so. Conclusion I have received excellent cooperation from my fellow workers, our Former Mayor, our present Mayor, our Council, Health Camp organization, my fellow practitioners, the Sturdy lV’’emorial Hospital, Dr. Smith of the Bristol County Hospital, Dr. Conro, and the dentists of the city, and I wish to express my gratitude to them. Recommendations I wish to recommend to the city a continued increase in the use of pasteurized milk. Also do I wish to urge the acceptance of the Dental Clinic for the city, which we, at the present time, are attempting to organize. Respectfully yours, Ralph F. Kent, Health Officer. ATTLEBORO HEALTH CAMP, 1936 For the 14th season a group of children enjoyed the benefits of Attleboro Health Camp. 35 girls selected by the Health I^epartrnent were admitted on July Gth for a period of six weeks. Four more were admitted for varying lengths of time during this period as boarders. The following are a few averages: Average age 11 yrs. Average percent underweight 17.6 Average gain 6 lbs. Net gain 213 lbs. hile physical gain in pounds is important it is widely recognized that gain in general muscle tone as expressed by children in spontaneous bodily activity and mental alertness is just as important. ANNUAL REPORT 57 The Camp program was arranged to help the child develop in these aspects through healthful out-of-door living, frequent rest periods, well balanced meals, the teaching of good posture, and also through its program of handcrafts, dra- matics, and recreation. Careful attention was given to the selection of personnel. Four consellors especially trained for the work for which they were chosen, faithfully carried out the Camp objectives. One of the objectives is to keep away from the regimentation of the children as much as possible in a group of this size and to give the child as much freedom of expression as possible. Swimming was taught and along with a great deal of fun for all, 20 girls learned to swim. The children were proud of the articles they fashioned in the various hand- craft classes and enjoyed showing them to parents and friends on exhibition day. The plays put on by the dramatic groups were much enjoyed by campers and visitors. Children at Camp were encouraged to be self reliant, friendly and cheerful, to help each other and to be good sports in general. Prizes were awarded for excellence in these characteristics which were called “good camp spirit.” Awards were also made for greatest improvement in posture. A portable building was given by the School Department and moved to C’amp and set up through the generosity of the Lions’ Club was much appreciated as a recreation hall. It was in constant use and it was wondered how we had done without it in the past. Thanks and appreciation from all at Camp are extended to the Blake Piano Co., for loaning a piano and making possible the enjoyment of many games, folk dancing, and singing; to the Attleboro Overland Co., for the use of a car through- out Camp season which made it possible to enjoy swimming. Attleboro Health Camp is indebted for its success this year to the support of Dr. Ralph P. Kent as director, Mr. James L. \Mggmore and the Camp Associa- tion, to Mr. Percy liall, Mr. Harry Holbrook, Mr. C. C. Cain, Jr., and Mr. Lester Nerney of the Lions’ Club who spent much time and effort for necessary arrange- ments prior to and during Camp season. Thanks are extended to those who gave their time and work for the success of Donation Day thereby making it certain that Camp expenditures could be kept within the ljudget allotted by the Community Chest. Respectfully submitted, Lois E. Wilmarth, R. N., Supervisor. f)8 ANNUAL REPORT DIPHTHERIA PREVENTION CLINIC 1937 New Schicks 18 Negative 13 Positive 5 Re-Schicks 11 Negative . 10 Positive 0 Not read 1 Total1- number of treatments 412 Total2- Number immunized with toxoid 139 3- Under4- 1 year immunized 30 Number5- of cases 1-2 years immunized 34 6- New cases 5-6 years 4 New cases 4-5 years . 7 New cases 2-4 years 22 New cases under 6 years 97 New cases under 2 years 64 Linder 1 year 30 2 years 34 3 years 11 4 years 11 5 years 7 6 years 4 10 years 29 10-14 years 9 Over 14 years 4 Percent under 6 years 69.78 ESTIMATED APPROPRIATIONS 1937 Salary of Health Officer 1,000.00 Salary of Inspector of Milk 1,500.00 Salary of Inspector of Slaughtering 300.00 Salary of Inspector of Animals 500.00 Salary of Tuberculosis Nurse 1,600.00 Care of Dump—Labor 732.00 Garbage Disposal 1 ,400 . 00 Clerical 942 . 00 State Sanatoria 5,200 . 00 Rent 150 00 Light 10.00 Phone 65 . 00 Laboratory Maintenance 125.00 Care of Dump—Material 25.00 Auto Maintenance 565 . 00 T. B. and Diphtheria Prevention Clinics 150.00 Hospitals 750.00 Nursing and Care at Home 50.00 Physicians Fees 1,500.00 Fees to Other Cities and Towns 150.00 Inspection of Plumbing 200 . 00 Office Supplies 100 OO Incidentals 50 . 00 Dental Clinic 1 ,680 . 00 Total $18,744.00 ANNUAL REPORT 59 EXPENDITURES, 1936 Health Officer $ 1,000.00 Inspector of Milk 1,500.00 Inspector of Slaughter 300 . 00 Inspector of Animals 500 . 00 Tuberculosis Nurse 1,600.00 Caretaker of Dump 732 . 00 Collector of Garbage 1,400.00 Clerk 942.00 State Sanatoria 4,068 . 50 Rent 135.00 Light 7.83 Phone 58.39 Laboratory Maintenance 149.80 Dump materials 8.55 Auto maintenance 997 . 83 T. B, and Diphtheria Prevention Clinics 114.59 Physicians Fees 1,217.36 Fees Other Cities and Towns—None spent Inspector of Plumbing 158.00 Office Supplies 208 . 72 Incidentals 22.90 Quarantine and Contagious Disease Hospitals 830.69 Nursing and Care at Home 12.03 Total $15,964.19 HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS License Fees $ 261.00 City of Taunton 67.00 Town of Seekonk 3.00 Town of Mansfield 68.79 Town of N orton 3.00 Total $ 402.79 BILLS PAYABLE TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT City of Taunton ,$ 42.00 State reimbursement on State settled cases 196.10 State subsidy, Attleboro settled cases 1,656.42 Total $ 1,894.52 DEATHS BY MONTHS Deaths Stillbirths January 22 1 February 19 1 March 22 0 April 25 3 May 26 2 June 19 1 July 21 1 August ; 19 1 September 19 3 October 31 () November 14 0 December 29 3 TOTALS 282 16 . 60 ANNUAL REPORT CAUSES OF DEATH, 1936 Accident, Atelectasis of lung 1 1 Accident, auto 2 1 1 116 Accident, burns 1 1 Accident, drowning 1 1 Accident, falling chimney 1 Anaemia, pernicious 1 Alcoholism 1 1 Appendicitis 2 1 3 Arterio-sclerosis 4 3 3 6 5 4 3 2 2 4 1 1 38 Bronchitis, chronic 1 1 Cancer 2 13 3 2 3 3 3 1 2 23 Cerebral haemorrhage 113 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 22 Cholecystitis, chronic 1 1 Coronary embolism 1 1 Coronary thrombosis 1 2 1 2 12 9 Diabetes 2 1 14 Diverticulitis 1 1 Dysentery, infectious 1 1 Endocarditis, acute 1 1 1 3 Endocarditis, chronic 1 1 1 3 Heart Disease 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 5 6 21 Influenza, intestinal 1 1 2 Intestinal haemorrhage 1 1 Intestinal obstruction 1 1 1 4 2 1 10 Mastoiditis 1 1 Meningitis, septic 1 1 Mesenteric thrombosis 1 1 Mitral insufficiency 1 1 2 Mitral stenosis 2 2 Myocarditis, acute 1 1 13 Myocarditis, chronic 4 12 2 1 I 4 2 3 2 3 25 Nephritis, chronic 1111 II 14 11 Placental haemorrhage 1 1 Pneumonia, broncho 3 1 1 5 Pneumonia, lobar 3 2 2 3 2 1 1 14 Polycythemia 1 1 Prematurity 1 1 2 2 2 8 Pulmonary congestion 1 1 Pulmonary embolism 1 1 Rheumatic fbver 1 1 Sarcoma 1 1 Septicaemia 1 1 Stenosis, chronic 1 1 3 16 Stillborn . 11 3 2 1113 Sudden death 1 1 , Suicide 2 2 Toxaemia, pregnancy 1 1 1 2 Tuberculosis, other forms. . 1 2 1 3 20 Tuberculosis, pulmonary. . . . 1 2 2 3 3 3 Ulcer, duodenal 1 1 Ulcer, gastric 1 1 Ulcer, peptic 1 1 TOTALS 23 20 22 28 28 20 22 20 22 31 14 32 282 . ANNUAL REPORT 61 DEATHS UNDER ONE YEAR hJ a ci bO CO t— CO I-* to CO o S’ w CL bO is bO 00 Oi 3 P tuI- CL P fo Cb g- 3 3 3 CO a> a> (T> o o 1 i| fO CD (X> in 3 3 3 ^ t*r e-t- 2 CO in CO 3^ 3“ CO CO P CD 'C a> January. . , February. March. . . . 1 1 1 April 1 1 1 May 1 1 1 June 3 2 12 1 July August September 3 2 11 1 1 October. . November. December . 3 12 3 TOTALS 12 8 4 7 3 1 1 Cerebral Haemorrhage. . . 2 2 1 1 Infectious Dysentery. ... 1 1 1 Prematurity 8 4 4 5 2 Pulmonary Congestion ... 1 1 1 . 62 ANNUAL REPORT CO CO CO CO CD rH CO lO years. . 1 Over 80 CO Cl CO (M 70-80 years. . . CD 60-70 years. . . . »o - CD TfH 50-60 years. . . . - IQ (N CO 40-50 years. . . . - (M CO 30-40 years .... - - - (N Ol 20-30 years. . . . - (M - (05 rH 15-20 years. . . . - 10-15 years. . . . - 5-10 years AGES 4-5 years BY 3-4 years 2-3 years DEATHS 1-2 years Under 1 year. . - - - Male o (M O 05 Female oi Total Cl Cl (M IQ CD rH Oi Cl ^ o; I CD (M (M 05 05 (M —I ,-H CO ^ excluded. h-5 01 OJ H -Q ^ ^ o3& - s _g a a 2 2 ? C - I Stillbirths 7^ .5 J3’E ^ . ANNUAL REPORT 63 Chicken Deaths Pox Cases lO rH ,-H r-l T-l CO <:0 Deaths Mumps Cases >—1 i-ti—I(N Tt^(MrHCO(M I ^ I Pulmonary Deaths 1—I (N (M CO CO CO (M CO Tuberculosis Cases •OIOCOCOCOIOIOCOCOIOCOLO Deaths Other forms of Tuberculosis Cases Anterior Deaths Poliomylelitis Cases Deaths -H --H Lobar CO (M (N CO 00 (N Pneumonia Cases to T-H Deaths 1936 Measles 1936 Cases -H CO-—lOlCO (M CO Cl Deaths Influenza Cases DISEASES REPORTED . Scarlet Deaths Fever Cases U0(MI>1—it}h ^ t-h(M non-resident Dog Deaths non-resident Bite Cases lo O 00 00 lO O c: c; --H C^l DISEASES CONTAGIOUS Suppurative Deaths deaths Conjunctivitis Cases cases Ophthalmia Deaths Neonatorum Cases FROM tuberculosis tuberculosis CONTAGIOUS Typhoid Deaths Fever Cases DEATHS German Deaths Measles Cases Pulmonary Pulmonary Bacillary Deaths Dysentery Cases Ci' Deaths Pellagra Cases ^ I Deaths Trichinosis Cases Undulant Deaths Fever Cases o H 64 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR, BACTERIOLOGIST AND AUTHORIZED AGENT Dr. Ralph P. Kent, Health, Officer, Attleboro, Mass., Dear Dr. Kent: The following report is a record of my activities as Milk Inspector, Bac- teriologist, and Authorized Agent of the Health Department for the year 1936. The period from January 1 to June 1, was well taken up by inspections of the 133 dairy farms under local inspection for State dairy farm registration. All of those farms produce milk for sale in Attleboro, in addition to approximately 200 more which are in other states or other towns too far distant for me to reach. The latter farms are inspected by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture. Since June 1, several new dealers have been licensed, adding 20 new farms, making a total of 153 dairy farms which should be visited seven times a year. The increase in the number of farms under my supervision is rapidly reaching a point where it will be necessary for me to spend the greater part of my time on the necessary inspection of these farms leaving very little for other work to be ac- complished by me as authorized agent of the department. The establishment of a milk shed area eventually for this area would solve the problem, and it is hoped that some plan similar to the one now used by the City of Fall River may be worked out in the future. The general sanitary condition of dairy farms has not changed very much since last year. No doubt a better understanding of the principles of general sanitation will make a change, but in spite of farm bureaus, state or local milk inspectors, this knowledge has not spread far among certain milk producers. Efforts toward cooling are becoming more noticeable—a very necessary step in sanitary milk production. 1 have found that the producers generally have been very cooperative in accepting whatever suggestions 1 have had to offer. Although there has been no change in the proportion of raw to pasteurized milk consumed in Attleboro in 1936, there is every possibility that more of the pasteurized product will be consumed in 1937, since two new pastuerizing plants have been licensed in this city recently, making eleven plants operating at the present time. As in 1935, 76% of the milk sold in the city is pasteurized. It is hoped that this figure will show a substantial increase at the end of 1937. The general quality of the milk has remained at the high standard noted in the last two years with low bacteria counts, rarely over 50,000 colonies per millimeter as determined by the standard plate count; and high butterfat tests, usually over 4.0%. An attempt has been made to take samples at monthly intervals, similar to the former inspector’s practice. In addition to the examination of milk, the laboratory facilities have been utilized to make bateriological analyses of water and a chemical analysis of vinegar. Milk inspection has occupied perhaps 85% of the inspector’s time, while the rest of the time was spent in other public health work. Food handling establishments have been inspected periodically, somethimes at the request of the Common Victualler’s Licensing Board, \^e have cooperated with the above-mentioned board as well as the Alcohol Licensing Board in making in- spections at their request. In addition, I have assisted in the investigations of 5 cases of typhoid fever’ 9 cases of bacillary dystentery which all occurred in one family, 1 case of trichino" sis and two cases of undulant fever. ANNUAL REPORT 65 There have been the usual number of complaints received about dumps, unsanitary yards, and other nuisances which have necessitated my investigation. Men supplied by the Welfare Department have cleaned up several of the worst dumps throughout the city. Signs forbidding the dumping of rubbish were made by the Welfare help and lettered by myself, saving perhaps $25.00. The prevalence of dumps is increasing each year to the point where severe action must be taken in order to curb this practice. Either court action against those found dumping, or provision for city-wide rubbish collection seems to be the only means of preventing dumping throughout the city. At the nurse’s request, I have assisted her in transporting children and parents to and from the Diphtheria Prevention Clinics, and also in collecting donations for the Attleboro Health Camp. Two trips of an educational nature have ben taken by me, one to Fall River and the other to the Nashoba Health Unit founded by the Commonwealth Fund. Both visits have proved to be very valuable from the standpoint of observing public health work at first hand. Many points suggested by these visits are now being incorporated into our own program. A third trip has been made to I ly- mouth for an interview with Dr. E. Harold Donovan, the dentist responsible for the very successful operation of the school dental clinic there. The information imparted by Dr. Donovan and the experience gained by watching the Plymouth clinic in operation has aided greatly in the planning of the proposed dental clinic in Attleboro. Statistical Report for 1936 Laboratory Milk—chemical 4.38 Milk—bacteriological 360 Cream—chemical 19 Water—bacteriological 11 Ice Cream—chemical 3 Vinegar—chemical 1 Inspections and investigations Dairy f arms 619 Pasteurizing plants and milk plants 544 Food stores and restaurants 38 Bottling plants 2 Ice Cream plants 11 Nuisances 42 “No Dumping” signs erected 13 Licenses and permits Milk licenses issued to dealers 56 Milk licenses issued stores and restaurants 106 Oleomargarine licenses 25 Producers holding dairy certificates under local inspection 143 Pasteurizing plant licenses 11 Daily Milk Supply December 31, 1936 Number quarts milk consumed in Attleboro 7224 Number quarts pasteurized milk consumed in Attleboro 5499 Number quarts raw milk consumed in Attleboro 1725 Percentage pasteurized milk consumed in Attleboro 76 Percentage raw milk consumed in Attleboro 24 Number licensed dealers 56 Number stores and restaurants licensed to sell milk 106 Number pasteurizing plants in Attleboro 11 Number pasteurizing plants handling milk for Attleboro 27 Respectfully submitted, Ralph O. Brown, Inspector of Milk. 66 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT NURSE I herewith submit my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1936. This report is a brief resume of work accomplished throughout the year. Diphtheria prevention clinics were held at Sturdy Hospital each Saturday morning during October and November, and alfeo at Finberg and Washington Street schools October 8, 15 and 22nd. Dr. Battershall and Mrs. Wendell assisted at these clinics. Transportation to and from clinics was provided for mothers and children. We now immunize infants against diphtheria at the early age of three months. I am happy at this time to say that 95% of the children of pre-school age have been protected against diphtheria. More and more parents are beginning to realize the importance of health to . themselves and their children. \^ e have had less contagious diseases reported this year than any other year. During the year contagious diseases have been quarantined by me and mothers instructed in the technique of home care to prevent further spread of the disease. Tuberculosis clinics are held each Wednesday at Sturdy Hospital. All tuberculosis cases reported to this depaitment are investigated by me and each member of the household advised to be X-rayed at Bristol County Hospital free of charge, thanks to Dr. Smith, Superintendent. I have also assisted at the Chadwick State clinics and County dines held in the schools. There has been an increase in tuberculosis in girls from ages of fifteen years to twenty-five years. Regardless of the increase in tuberculosis the death rate is lower than ever as tuberculosis is now treated surgically. The Attleboro Ffealth Camp finished its fourteenth year of service. This is our second season as a girls’ camp. A great deal of time and work was given in selecting thirty-five of the most malnourished and underweight girls throughout the city. All corrective work was taken care of before going to camp thus insuring permanent results. Eighteen girls had tonsils and adenoids removed, twenty had dental defects corrected. Grateful acknowledgment is expressed to local physicians and dentists who make this work possible. Thanks to the laons Club these girls were given a year’s membership in the Y. IM. C. A. I wish to acknowledge with appreciation the splendid cooperation of the school physician, the School nurse. District nurses. Family YYlfare Association, Board of I^ublic Welfare, I^ions Club, Doctors Club and Superintendent of Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Statistical Report Number of I^ulmonary Tuberculosis cases reported in 1936 9 Number of Tuberculosis cases other forms 2 Number of home visits to Tuberculosis cases and contacts 743 Number of deaths from Tuberculosis S Number of Diphtheria prevention home visits 319 Number of contagious disease visits 221 Number of home visits to Health Camp girls 337 Respectfully submitted. Mary E. McMahon, R. N., Health Department Nurse. ANNUAL REPORT (57 Attleboro, AJass. December 21, 1936 Dr. Ralph P. Kent, Health Officer, Attleboro, Mass. Dear Doctor: I herewith submit my seventh annual report as Inspector of Slaughtering, for the year ending December 15, 1936. Field Inspections: Carcasses stamped and passed for food 11 Hogs 11 No condemnations as unfit for food. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Frederick L. Briggs, D. V. AI., Inspector of Slaughtering. Attleboro, Alass. December 21, 1936 Dr. R. P. Kent Health Officer, Attleboro, Mass. Dear Doctor: I herewith submit my fifteenth annual report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 15, 1936. I have inspected the following animals and the conditions under which they are kept on 159 premises. Grade Pure Bred Total Cows 712 102 814 Young Cattle 145 28 173 Bulls 25 6 31 Swine 710 Sheep 26 Goats. 12 I have made 202 calls to various parts of the city to examine, quarantine, and release dogs that had bitten people as a prevention of Rabies. I have made 18 calls to examine cattle for Interstate shipment as additions to Accredited herds. • Respectfully submitted. (Signed) Frederick L. Briggs, D.V.AI. Inspector of Animals. 68 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING To the Health Officer Dr. Ralph P. Kent Sir: The following is a report of work performed by the Inspector of Plumbing during the year 1936. There were 76 permits granted. Number of permits for plumbing granted 76 Number of new buildings 22 Number of water closets installed 76 Number of sinks installed 43 Number of wash trays installed 12 Number of lavoratories installed 55 Number of bath tubs installed 46 Number of slop sinks installed 6 Number of shower baths installed 20 Number of urinals installed 6 Number of sewer connections 26 Number of work changed by Inspector 10 Consultations with Owners 60 Number of Inspections on Plumbing 76 Respectfully submitted by: (Signed) Arthur B. Read ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO FOR THE YEAR 19 3 6 70 ANNUAL REPORT SCHOOL COMMITTEE, 1936 Term Expires January Leland B. Smith, 149 South Main Street 1937 Edwin F. Thayer, 17 Mechanic Street 1937 Mrs. Margaret Conro, 26 Dean Street 1937 George E. Nerney, 204 North Main Street 1937 Dr. Reginald P. Dakin, 30 South Main Street 1939 Mrs. Lida M. Holbrook, 45 Holden Street 1939 Leonard I. Lamb, 191 South Main Street. 1939 Mrs. Alice Stobbs, 63 Bank Street 1939 Mrs. Rena Rounseville, 141 South Main Street 1939 Organization Edwin F. Thayer Chairman ' Dr. Reginald P. Dakin . Secretary Edwin F. Thayer Representative before Municipal Council STANDING COMMITTEES Teachers and Course of Study Mr. Thayer Mrs. Holbrook Mrs. Conro Textbooks and Supplies Dr. Dakin Mr. Smith Mrs. Stobbs Buildings Mr. Lamb Mr. Nerney Mrs. Rounseville \ Finance Mr. Thayer Mr. Lamb Dr. Dakin Regular meetings, first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 o’clock P. M. Bills are paid on the fifteenth of each month. All bills to be acted on must be submitted in duplicate, and be in the hards of the clerk of the committee. Superintendent’s office, on the 26th of each month. . ANNUAL REPORT 71 Superintendent of Schools LEWIS A. FALES Office, Sanford Street School Telephone 12 Residence, 22 Mechanic Street Telephone 22 The Superintendent’s office is open on school days from 8:30 to 5:00; Satur- day, 8:30 to 11:30. The Superintendent’s office hours on school days are from 8:30 to 9:00; 4:00 to 5:00 Monday and Wednesday; Monday evening by appoint- ment. Superintendent’s Secretary Alice I. Wetherell, Telephone 1235-J 32 Sanford Street Clerks Hilda R. LaPalme. . . 61 Hebron Avenue Edna I. Langley (Mrs.) . . 84 Knight Avenue School Physician Dr. Jesse W. Battershall, Telephone 284 18 North Main Street School Nurse Mrs. Dorothy B. Wendell, R. N., Telephone 940-W 90 Locust Street Office hours: Sanford Street School, 8:30 to 9:00; 3:30 to 4:00 on school days. Attendance Officer Charles T. Crossman 32 Benefit Street Telephones: Home 670-M; Office 670-R Office hours on school days: 8:45 to 9:30 A. M. daily at the office of the Superintendent. School Calendar Fall Term—Wednesday, Sept. 9 to Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1936. \\ inter Term—Monday, Jan. 4 to Friday, April 16, 1937. The February recess to consist of P'eb. 22 and 23. Spring Term—Monday, April 26 to Friday, June 25, 1937. School Sessions High School—One session, from 8:15 to 1 :40, with a recess of fifteen minutes. Bank Street—One session, from 8:15 to 1:15. Briggs Corner—8:45 to 11:45 and 12:30 to 2:30. Lincoln—8:45 to 11:45 and 1:00 to 3:00. South Attleboro—8:45 to 11:30 and 12:45 to 3:00. Washington—9:00 to 11:45 and 1:00 to 3:15. Plat—9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00. Grammar and Primary Schools—Morning session from 9:00 to 11:45. Afternoon session from 1:15 to 3:30. Grade I closes fifteen minutes earlier than the other grades. 72 ANNUAL REPORT No School Signals Adopted March 5, 1928 Four double strokes on the Fire Alarm 2-2-2-2 7:15 A. M. Postponement of the opening of the High and Bank Street Schools till 9 o’clock. 8-00 A. M. No morning session except for the Eigh and Bank Street Schools. If signal has sounded at 7:15, no session for the High and Bank Street Schools. 8:15 A. M. No morning session for grades one, two and three. Afternoon session for all grades unless the signal is repeated at 12:15 or 12:30. 11:15 A. M. One session. Grades one, two and three will close for the day at 12M. All higher grades then in session, except the High and Bank Street Schools, will close for the day at 1 :00 P. M. 12:15 P. M. No afternoon session for all grades below the High School. 12:30 P. M. No afternoon session for grades, one, two and three. The signal will be given at 8:00 A. M. and 12:15 P. M. only in very severe weather. WEAN will broadcast no school announcements: mornings at 7:15, 7:30,- 7:45 and 7:58; afternoons at approximately 12 M and 12:30. FINANCIAL STATEMENT, 1936 Receipts Appropriations April, Salaries $272,000 . 00 April, Other Expenses 47,000.00 June 19, Other Expenses 5,000.00 July 13, Other Expenses 2,521 .00 July 13, Other Expenses 3,256.00 November, Transferred from Jewelry Trades 2,402.98 Total regular appropriations $332, 179 . 98 Smith-Hughes Fund for Continuation School 380.70 Total available for schools $332,560.68 RECEIVED by the City on account of schools but not credited to the School Department: 1. State Reimbursements General School Fund, Teachers’ Salaries $ 27,889.40 Vocational and Continuation Schools 5,208.29 2. Tuition of State V ards 985 . 49 3. Tuition of Continuation School 33.60 4. Tuition of Other Schools 182.00 5. Use of School Buildings 165.00 6. Sale of Books and Supplies 331.82 7. Sale of Supplies, Vocational School 6.71 8. Miscellaneous 23.20 9. Jewelry Trades School State Reimbursement for Maintenance 206 . 49 Tuition for non-resident pupils 818.04 Total received but not available for schools $ 35,850 . 04 ANNUAL REPORT 73 EXPENDITURES 1936 General High Elem. Control School School Total 1. General Control Clerks $ 3,821.84 $ 3,821.84 Telephones 91.21 51.02 461.67 603.90 Office Expenses 362.42 362.42 Superintendence Superintendent 4.200.00 4,200.00 Attendance Officer^ and Cust. of Bldgs 1.500.00 1,500.00 Office Expenses 139.76 139.76 Expenses Out of Town . . 43.60 43.60 Automobiles 478.47 478 . 47 2. Instruction Teachers 57,364.38 159,956.20 217,320.58 Supervisors 2.713.00 4,997.00 7,710.00 Books 1.450.00 2,691.45 4,141.45 Supplies 2,657.26 3,367.85 6,025.11 Cooking 192.88 213.44 406 . 32 Manual Training 319.39 541.16 860 . 55 Sewing 19.69 29.77 49.46 3. Operating School Plant Janitors 3,478.17 18,124.81 21,602.98 Fuel 1,198.70 9,751.19 10,949.89 Water 95.74 632.08 727.82 Janitors’ Supplies 83.77 604.11 687.88 Lights—Electricity 609.70 1,016.60 1,626.30 Power 200.30 166.62 366.92 Towels 20.10 134.67 154.77 4. Maintaining School Plant Repairs 414.78 14,143.30 14,558.08 Equipment repairs and replacement 118.78 376.00 494.78 Flags 63.40 63.40 Care of grounds 98.33 98.33 6. Auxiliary Agencies 1 1 ealth—Salaries 75.00 2,675.00 2,750.00 Auto 61.20 61.20 JYansportation 2,359.81 6,043.61 8,403.42 7. Miscellaneous Tuition 74.29 74 .29 Graduation 208.93 78.85 287,,78 Sundries 17.10 100.75 117 .85 Express 1.18 11.82 13 .00 Insurance 1,002.44 3,306.60 4,309 .04 S 10,637.30 S 74,652.12 $229,721.77 $315,011.19 . 74 ANNUAL REPORT Gen. Voc. and Jewelry Cont. School Trades School Total T*n. to Sept. 30 8. Vocational and Continuation School (See Spec. Appro.) Salaries $ 8,180.95 Salaries from Smith-Hughes Fund. . . 380.70 Telephones 15.73 Books and Supplies 27.67 815.85 Cooking, sewing and manual training 398 . 86 Fuel... 284.21 Janitor service and supplies 3.49 Gas 16.53 65.29 Electric lights 50.86 48.09 Power 298.48 Maintenance and replacement of equip- ment 18.50 229.72 Transportation 664.74 Sundries 6.23 52.30 Equipment 17.17 139.79 1,653.01 Rent 749.97 10,062.15 2,402.98 12,465.13 Total expended 327,476 . 32 Balance 5,084.36 SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES General Control School Committee $4,788.16 Superintendence 6,361.83 Instruction 236,513.47 Operating School Plant 36,116,56 Maintenance ; . 15,214.59 Auxiliary Agencies 11,214.62 Miscellaneous 4,801.96 $315,011.19 General Vocational and Continuation School 10,062.15 Jewelry Trades School, January to September 2,402.98 Total $327,476.32 Balance 5,084.36 $332,560.68 SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS Salaries $272,000.00 Other Expenses 57,777.00 Transferred from Special Appropriation to cover expenses for Jewelry Trades School January to September 30 2,402 . 98 Smith-Hughes Fund 380.70 SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS $332,560.68 Jewelry Trades School Feb. 25—Gift from Mr. Paul Hollister .$ 50.00 Nov. 12—Appropriation 4,000.00 $ 4,050.00 . ANNUAL REPORT 75 Expenditures Jan. to Oct. to Sept. 30 Dec. 31 Total Telephone $ 11.87 $ 11.87 Gas $ 65.29 19.06 84.35 Electric lights 48.09 25.74 73.83 Power 298.48 81.70 380.18 Supplies 815.85 71.48 887.33 Equipment, new 139.79 992.32 1,132.11 Maintenance 229.72 160.66 390.38 Janitor service 3.49 3.49 Miscellaneous 52.30 3.19 55.49 1,653.01 1,366.02 3,019.03 Rent 749.97 249.99 999.96 $2,402.98 $1,616.01 $4,018.99 Transferred to Other Expenses to cover expenditures Jan. 1 to Sept. 30 $ 2,402 . 98 Expended Oct. to Dec. 31 1,616.01 Balance 31.01 $ 4,050.00 Trade School Tuition Appropriation $ 70.20 Expenditures City of Boston 67.50 Balance 2.70 $ 70.20 New Hebronville School (Finberg School) January 1, 1936, Balance $ 2,485.87 Expenditures Combustion Control Corp $ 195.00 Brownell Hardware Co 68.22 Belcher & Loomis 350 . 00 613.22 Balance 1,872.65 $ 2 485 87 School Painting Project No. 1216-E-4-64 January 1, 1936, Balance $ 135.06 Expenditures Refinishing the stairways, coat rooms and toilet rooms in the Sanford Street Middle Building S 135.06 George-Ellzey Fund January 1, 1936, Balance $ 2,330.12 State Department of Education, Federal Funds 12,957.67 $ 15,287.79 Expenditures Salaries of teachers in the Attleboro Jewelry Trades School $ 11,866.50 Balance 3,421.29 S 15,287.79 , 76 ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Superintendent of Schools To the School Committee of Attleboro: I submit herewith my thirty-second annual report, it being the fifty-second in the series of Superintendents’ Reports. STATISTICS I. Population Census, 1930 21,777 1935 21,835 II. School Census, October 1936 Number of children between the ages of 5 and 7 597 Number of children between the ages of 7 and 14 2,554 Number of children between the ages of 14 and 16 687 III. Attendance September, 1935 to June, 1936 Total number of different pupils enrolled 4,152 Average daily membership 3,931 Average daily attendance 3,711 Per cent of attendance 95 Table showing average membership of the High and Elementary Schools from 1926-1936 High Elem. Schools All Schools Gain over Av. preceding Av. Av. Memb. year Memb. Gain Memb. Gain 1925-1926 676 30 3115 -21 3791 9 1926-1927 697 21 3164 49 3861 70 1927-1928 706 9 3171 7 3877 16 1928-1929 670 -27 3194 23 3873 -4 1929-1930 665 -14 3241 47 3906 33 1930-1931 693 28 3333 92 4026 120 1931-1932 823 130 3302 -31 4125 99 1932-1933 920 97 3356 54 4276 151 1933-1934 893 -27 3263 -93 4156 -120 1934-1935 918 25 3192 -71 4110 -46 1935-1936 895 -23 3036 -156 3931 -179 Fall Term, September-December, 1936 Av. Av. Av. 1936 Memb. Loss Memb. Loss Memb. Loss September 920 3023 3943 October 913 -7 3021 -2 3934 -9 November 895 -18 2997 -24 3892 -42 December 889 -6 2990 -7 3879 -13 Av. for 4 months. 904 3008 3912 ANNUAL REPORT 77 Loss in Enrollment The number of pupils in the schools has been decreasing steadily since September, 1932. A comparison of the enrollment by grades at the end of the second month of school is interesting. Enrollment of the Elementary Schools at end of second week of school Dng. Kg. I II III IV V VI VII VIII Total 1932-9-16 20 93 445 438 420 417 419 418 384 312 3366 1936-9-18 20 87 355 326 363 348 420 414 356 349 3038 Gains 1 37 Losses 6 90 112 57 69 4 28 328 328 Enrollment of the High School at end of second week of school Fresh. Soph. Jtm. Sen. P. G. Tot. 1932-9-16 300 326 179 136 25 966 1936-9-18 306 251 201 154 6 918 Gains 6 22 18 Losses 75 19 48 Total loss in enrollment in all schools, 376. The most important feature of this loss is that it affects the primary grades. Grades I to IV in four years have lost 328 pupils. These grades are usually the largest and should be in a growing community. Does the fact that the schools are decreasing in membership in these grades mean that growth has stopped in Attleboro? I expect the enrollment in the High School in September, 1937, to be about 925 pupils. SCHOOL BUILDINGS Number of School Buildings (3 portables) 22 Number of Class Rooms (H. S. 25; Grades 105) 130 Number of Rooms in Use 120 TEACHERS Number of Teachers and Supervisors, Dec., 1936 151 Number of Teachers in High School 31 Number of Teachers in Grades I-VIII 101 Number of Teachers in Kindergartens 3 Number of Special Teachers 6 Number of Teachers in Vocational School 4 Number of Teachers in Jewelry Trades School 6 This is four teachers less than were employed in December, 1935. COST OF INSTRUCTION—1936 Valuation of Attleboro, 1936 $25,383,005.00 Tax rate per $1,000, 1936 $33.90 Expended for support of schools, excluding Voc’l Schools $315,011 . 19 Average membership of day schools. Sept., 1935-June, 1936 3931 Expended per pupil based on average membership $80.14 Cost of books‘and supplies per pupil $2.59 78 ANNUAL REPORT High School Total expended for High School, including High School share of general expense $77,098.70 Average membership of High School, 1935-1936 896 Cost per pupil $86 . 14 Cost of books and supplies per pupil $4.59 Elementary Schools Total expended $237,912 .49 Average membership, 1935-1936 3036 Cost per pupil $78 . 36 Cost of books and supplies per pupil $2.00 COST OF THE SCHOOLS In speaking of the cost of the schools, many people are inclined to look at the gross cost and the total appropriation made for school support, rather than at the valuation per pupil and the cost per pupil. The number of pupils to be educated in Attleboro compared with the valuation of the city gives a low valua- tion per pupil. This fhct tends to make the school tax high. If the cost per pupil is taken as the standard of comparison, Attleboro may point with pride, or otherwise, to the very low figure representing the cost in Attleboro. There are 355 towns and cities in the State. Attleboro’s rank according to the report of the State Department of Education for the year ending November 30, 1936, in four major points of comparison is as follows: In Population, 21,769 Number 36 In Valuation, $25,284,015.00 Number 41 In Valuation per Pupil, $6,455.00 Number 184 In Cost per Pupil, $71.06 Number 325 These figures are made plainer by the following graph: ANNUAL REPORT 79 ATTLEBORO’S RANK IN THE STATE STATE REPORT FOR 1936 Valuation Cost per Population Valuation per Pupil Pupil No. 36 No. 41 No. 184 No. 325 355 Towns Population Valuation Valuation Cost per Pupil and Cities 21,769 525,284,015 per Pupil $71.06 in the Rank is 36 in Rank is 41 in $6,455 Rank in State is 325 State 355 Towns and 355 Towns and Rank is 184 Only 30 Cities Cities in the Cities in the in the and Towns State State State lower in Cost I so ANNUAL REPORT The cost for some neighboring towns: North Attleboro $75 . 26 Mansfield 79.15 Taunton 82.06 Norton 83/66 In determining appropriations, the tax rate is always the first consideration. Should not the emphasis be placed rather on the education of the children, who are the real sufferers in the curtailment of school expenditures? Parents should understand that no educational progress can be made without the means to make it possible. New books and new equipment cost money, and they cannot be provided on the present appropriations. Only 30 towns had a lower cost per pupil in 1936, as against 41 in 1935. The names of these 30 towns are interesting. Attleboro’s cost per pupil is $71.06. Group I No city has a lower cost per pupil than Attleboro’s figure of $71.06. Attle- boro’s rank in the cities is No. 39. Average cost for 39 cities in Group I, $100.27. Group II 14 towns have lower cost per pupil. 1. Franklin $70.98 8. Clinton $65.93 2. Millbury 70.50 9. Chelmsford 64.85 3. Foxboro 70.39 10. Dracut 64.63 4. Dartmouth 70.25 11. Randolph 63.78 5. Fairhaven 70.15 12. Athol 63.11 6. Maynard 68.52 13. Saugus 62.33 7. Stoughton 67.48 14. Winchendon 56.56 Average cost of 83 towns in group, $86.78. Group II 11 towns have lower cost per pupil. 1. Avon $70.95 7. Holliston $64 . 60 2. Northboro 70.63 8. Pepperell 64.07 3. Leicester 68.84 9. Oxford 63.90 4. Templeton 66.65 10. Wilmington 63.79 5. Sutton 66.27 11. Tisbury 57.25 6. Merrimac 66.04 Average for 109 towns in this group. $80.66. Group IV 5 towns have lower cost per pupil. 1. Cheshire $68.54 4. Millville $65.27 2. Bellingham 66.49 5. Seekonk 63.12 3. Rehoboth 65.82 Average for 124 towns in this group $102.85. Average for 355 towns and cities in the State $96.41. ANNUAL REPORT 81 DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS That the schools bring a large amount of money into the city treasury, which is not credited to the school department, is a fact not known to many people. For 1936, the appropriations for the support of schools were as follows: Salaries $272,000.00 Other Expenses 57,777.00 Total $329,777,00 Against these appropriations the receipts of the department and reimburse- ments received from the State should be credited. Teachers’ Salaries, State reimbursement $ 27,889.40 General Vocational School 3,371 .83 Continuation School 925.46 Day Household Arts School 911.00 State Wards, tuition from State 985.49 Other receipts, rent, sale of books, etc 812.33 Total credits $ 34,895.51 Appropriations $329,777 . 00 Credits 34,895.51 Net cost of the schools $294,881 .49 Based on the valuation of 1936, $23,383,005.00, this would mean a tax rate of $11.60 for schools, or slightly more than 1/3 of the tax rate of .$33.90. THE HIGH SCHOOL Due to the resignation of Mr. Mack to accept a position of supervisor of secondary education in the state department, it was necessary to secure a new principal for the High School. Mr. Philip L. Garland, a native of Massachusetts, and a graduate of Boston LTniversity and Teachers College, Columbia University, was selected from a large number of applicants for the position. In the four months that Mr. Garland has been in charge of the school, he has shown qualities of leadership which augur well for the future of the school. The High School needs more classrooms and has needed them for six years. The next most important improvement to be made is the reorganization of the music program, 'and the lengthening of the recitation period. Most high schools have a period of Horn 45 to 60 minutes. The recitation period in our school is only 35 minutes. If the music program can be rearranged, the class periods can be easily lengthened. ADDITION TO THE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING In 1934, after a study had been made by Kilham, Hopkins and Greeley, the school committee asked the city government for an appropriation of $93,000.00 for an addition to the High School building. On this request no action was taken. In October, 1936, after consulting with the PWA authorities in Boston, the school committee requested an appropriation of $130,000.00 for alterations to the present building and an addition of nine rooms. This request was made, with the expectation that a federal grant of 45% of this amount would be obtained Horn \\ ashington. Up to the present time no federal grant has been made, and the building has not started. The architects, however, have gone forward with the plans, and bids can be asked for almost immediately upon notice that the grant has been made. In case no money is received from the government, |t is to be hoped that the project will not be abandoned, as the work of the school is badly hampered by the lack of classrooms. : 82 ANNUAL REPORT JEWELRY TRADES SCHOOL The Jewelry Trades School has made progress during the year. The report of the director covers the details. The equipment has been improved by the addition of a power press, a surface grinder and other smaller items. The attend- ance has been regular with an average of 44 boys for the four months ffom Septem- ber to December, 1936, and several boys have been placed in good positions. The school started in October, 1934, as an ERA project. In November, 1934, it was taken over by the school committee under the Emergency Educa- tional Program, and the instructors were taken f rom the welfare lists. In the same month, due to the fact that there was no one on the list capable of doing the V'ork, federal funds secured through the state department of education were used to pay the salaries of two instructors. In June, 1935, the EEP was terminated, and beginning in September, 1935, new instructors were hired whose salaries were paid entirely ffom federal funds. This arrangement continued through 1935-1936, and will continue till June 30, 1937. Beginning July 1, 1937, it will be necessary for the city to appropriate sufficient money for the entire expense of this school, with the understanding that one-half of all expenses, except rent and new equipment, will be reimbursed by the state. Throughout the year 1936, there have been boys attending the school from Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton and Plainville. At present, 8 non-resident pupils are in attendance. For their tuition, the towns pay Attleboro at the rate of $100 a year. For the year ending December 31, 1936, a statement of the cost of the school follows Cost of Jewelry Trades School Telephone $ 11.87 Gas 84.35 Electric lights 73.83 Power 380.18 Supplies 887.33 Equipment—new 1,132.11 M aintenance 390.38 Janitor service 3.49 Miscellaneous 55.49 3,019.03 Rent 999.96 $4,018.99 The State will not reimburse for new equipment or rent. New Equipment $1,132.11 Total cost $4,018.99 Rent 999.96 less 2,132.07 $2,132.07 $1,886.92 Credit tuition received or due 822 . 12 $1,064.80 1/2 X $1,064.80= $ 532.40 to be received from the State Tuition 822.12 $1,354.52 to be credited against cost Total cost to December 31, 1936 $4,018.99 Credits 1,354.52 Net cost to City to December 31, 1936 $2,664.47 ANNUAL REPORT 83 Net cost1935of Jewelry Trades School, taking out tuition and state reimburse- ment for 19351936and 1936: $1,575.93 2,664.47 1935Total for 2 years $4,240.40 1936 For the same two years there has been expended for salaries from the George- Ellzey Funds $8,149.88 11,866.50 $20,016.38 For a comparatively small expenditure, Attleboro has had a chance to have a jewelry trades school established. As a real school it has been in operation less than two years. It is beginning to show results. There is no doubt of its value to a boy who wishes to learn one of the trades offered. It will be a help to the boy and the shop which employs him. The school should be continued. FINBERG EDUCATIONAL FUND The Joseph Finberg Educational Fund was established June 14, 1921, by Mr. Joseph Finberg, for the benefit of graduates of the Attleboro High School. Each year a deserving graduate may be granted a loan from this fund to assist him in continuing his education at some higher institution of learning. In considering applications, not only the scholarship but the ability, integrity and intelligence of the applicant are considered. The amount loaned may be as high as $200 and may be granted each year for four years. The loan may be granted to a boy or a girl and there is no restriction as to the kind of institution which the applicant may attend. Preference is given to residents of Attleboro. Recipients of loans from this fund agree to repay the same as soon as con- venient, beginning not less than one year after graduation from college. The amount received from loans repaid is added to the principal to be used in helping other students. Since this fund was established in 1921, loans amounting to $12,313.00 have been made to 33 students attending 22 different colleges and training schools. The names of the schools and colleges attended show the variety of aims and purposes of the students attending. The list is as follows: Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell, Brown, Annapolis Naval Academy, Holy Cross, Bowdoin, Simmons, Wheaton, Boston University, IMassachusetts Agricultural College, Northeastern University, Graceland College, Iowa State University, University of New Hampshire, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, W entworth Institute, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Massa- chusetts State Teachers Colleges at Bridgewater and Fitchburg, Rhode Island College of Education and Bryant & Stratton College. That so many persons have been helped to better and happier lives through the administration of this fund, is a source of great satisfaction to the donor, and he deserves the continued thanks of those who have benefited by the es- tablishment of this fund. METROPOLITAN ACHIEVEMENT TESTS These tests have been given again this year in Grades V, VI, VII and VIII, and the results compared with the standard norm and the results of the November tests of 1935. Twenty-six different tests were given. In twenty-two tests our schools were above the standard, in two they were equal to the standard, and in two they were below the standard. Comparing the results with the November tests of 1935, the marks were higher in fifteen cases, equal in five cases, and below in six cases. These results are decidedly good, and show that the schools are keeping up to standard. 84 ANNUAL REPORT Summary of Metropolitan Achievement Tests November November Com- Com- 1935 1936 pared pared Stan. Attle. Stan. Attle. with with Test Norm. Grade Norm. Grade standard last yr Reading • 8.3 9.1 8.3 9.1 _ 7.3 8.1 7.3 8.3 + 6.3 6.7 6.3 6.9 5.3 5.5 5.3 5.4 Vocabulary 8.3 8.2 8.3 8.3 7.3 7.4 7.3 7.6 h -- 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.5 HF 5.3 5.4 5.3 5.4 - 1 - Arith. Fundamentals 8.3 8.8 8.3 9.1 [- 4 7.3 8 . 7.3 8.1 6.3 6.8 6.3 6.7 5.3 5.2 5.3 5.1 — Arith. Problems 8.3 8.8 8.3 8.9 + 7.3 7.7 7.3 7.9 6.3 6.5 6.3 6.8 + 5.3 5.4 5.3 5.3 — English, Pts. I, 8.3 9.3 8.3 9.3 II and III 7.3 8.3 7.3 8.4 6.3 7.2 6.3 7.3 + 5.3 6 . 5.3 5.9 English, Pts. I 8.3 9.2 8.3 9.3 h t and II 7.3 8.2 7.3 8.4 4- Spelling 8.3 8.5 8.3 8.5 — 7.3 7.4 7.3 7.5 + 6.3 6.4 6.3 6.4 5.3 5.1 5.3 4.9 — PENMANSHIP The schools still continue to use the Palmer Method of penmanship, with excellent results. At the end of the school year in June, more than 90% of the pupils have obtained the penmanship award for the grade. The report in detail shows the activity of the schools in this subject. .. ANNUAL REPORT 85 Summary of Penmanship Awards, 1935-1936 c c V c c 0 • , CO 5 E£ - 2 S. cos Junioi Total Total Progr. Cert. Cert. Cert. IS a J 3 Pin Stud. 1936 1935 COOQ dm a.m Sm H. High 36 36 14 Bank St 1 1 3 14 28 47 35 Bhss 44 55 46 63 65 24 67 43 407 436 Briggs Cor. . . 11 14 16 11 12 10 5 79 85 Capron 25 13 18 56 60 Carp. St 21 22 20 63 66 Dodgeville . . . 10 15 8 15 10 8 4 12 82 94 Farmers 21 18 15 25 14 13 9 4 119 101 Finberg 17 17 21 11 9 5 19 11 110 149 Lincoln 18 23 26 22 20 36 47 192 226 Plat 6 11 10 6 10 6 49 53 Pleas. St 22 17 21 14 2 76 77 Richardson . . 35 29 35 65 69 79 65 39 416 464 Sanford St.. . 26 29 31 62 54 58 40 11 311 385 So. Attleboro 20 10 18 20 7 75 84 Tiffany 26 25 24 48 54 34 45 26 282 351 Washington . 20 51 37 61 50 76 31 10 336 352 Totals 304 344 344 428 378 336 335 267 2736 1935 Totals . 369 378 449 424 440 313 351 308 3032 Per Cent of Pupils in Each Grade Receiving Awards Pupils holding June award for Per cent of Grade Enrol. Grade pupils High, Com’l 34 34 100 % VIII. 307 282 92% VII, 374 320 86 % VI. 359 326 91% V. . 431 410 95% IV.. 428 403 94% III. 340 321 94% II. . 364 360 99% I... 345 305 88 % Total. ,2982 2761 92.6% Out of 2982 pupils, 2761 in June had the penmanship award for the grade. This is 92.6%. In the second grade only 4 pupils did not get the grade award. REPAIRS The most important improvement that has been made this year is the repairs to the heating equipment in several of the school buildings. At the Briggs Corner School, an entirely new oil-burning, steam heating equipment, with a unit ventilator in each room has been installed. For the first time in many years the building is now warm and well ventilated. At the Tiffany School, a new boiler has replaced the old one which broke down last winter. At the Dodgeville School, a small oil-burning boiler with necessary radiation was put in to heat the hallways, which have always been cold in winter weather. 86 ANNUAL REPORT At Tiffany, Washington, Bank Street, Sanford Street, and Dodgeville schools, cracked and broken firepots and domes in the furnaces were removed, and new ones put in making the furnaces as good as new. In several schools, Vacu-Drafts were installed in the smoke pipes, which will prevent smoke and gas escaping into the building, and make it possible to use soft coal instead of anthracite. This equipment has eliminated the noxious condition that has existed in several schools for some time, and greatly reduces the fuel cost. These buildings are now better heated and ventilated at a lower expense than before. Another important improvement has been the erection of wire fences at the Bliss, Sanford Street, Finberg and South Attleboro schools, to take the place of old wooden fences fallen down from decay. The new fences add much to the attractiveness of the school lots, and will be less expensive to keep up than the wooden fences. In 1937 a new fence should be erected on the Newport Avenue side of the Lincoln School lot, several buildings need another coat of paint, and a great many minor jobs need to be done to keep the buildings in good condition. Minor repairs have been neglected for so long that many rooms look rather shabby. W.P.A. Project The city was granted an allotment of $6,744 WPA money for inside and outside painting of school buildings this fall which it was unable to use because no painters were available. No other projects were undertaken this year. RESIGNATIONS Seven teachers resigned during the year and one was granted leave of absence. Mr. A. R. Mack, who had been principal of the High School since September, 1931, resigned in March to accept the position of supervisor of secondary education in the state department of education. Mr. Raymond H. Grayson, who had served the High School as instructor-coach since September, 1925, resigned in July to be- come the supervisor of physical education in the state department of education. 1936 Teacher School Reason January 6 Pearl V. Palmer Richardson, Ung. Health January 6 Jane S. Hodges Washington, V To be married March 14 A. R. Mack Prin. H. S. State Dept. June 1 Elsie M. Brimicombe Dodgeville, II To be married July 6 Raymond H. Grayson H. S. Coach State Dept. August 4 Marian Geer H. S. English Business December 6 Mae H. Storin Washington, VI To be married Leave of absence— 1 year—Carolyn Churchill, High School Retirement After twenty-eight years of service as supervisor of drawing. Miss Persis A. Crowell was placed on the retired list, July 1, 1936. Miss Crowell was always capable and efficient, and tried to make her work in art correlate with the city’s leading industry, jewelry making. Her resignation was received with regret. THE SCHOOL SAVINGS BANK The School Savings Bank was started in October, 1908. The report of 1935 contained a complete detailed statement of the number of depositors and the amount deposited to date. A summary is given in this report. ANNUAL REPORT 87 Average number Amount Years of depositors deposited 1908-1912 1181 % 19,093.48 1913-1917 1489 23,158.94 1918-19221933 1742 33,788.61 1934 19351923-1927 1753 40,321 . 45 19361928-1932 1600 38,384 . 53 1500 est. 3,713.67 1500 est. 3,941.93 1410 4,503.35 1407 5,072.90 Total $171,978.86 Statement, December 31, 1936 Dr. Bal. on deposit Jan. 1, 1936, including int. ($1,383.75) $3,620.66 Deposits in First Nat’l Bank from Jan. 1, 1936-Dec. 31 5,072.90 Interest from November, 1935, to November, 1936 63.23 Transferred to pupils’ individual accounts, Jan. 1, 1936 to Jan. 1, 1937 $4,796.00 Withdrawn, 1936, fi-om interest to cover expenses 87.55 Bal. on deposit December 31, 1936, including int. ($1,359.43) 3,873.23 $8,756.79 Total amount deposited since October, 1908 $171,978.86 Number of individual accounts opened at First National Bank from October, 1908 to January, 1936 6245 January, 1936 to January, 1937 155 6400 Number of pupils depositing in the school bank Jan. 1, 1937 1407 Approximately 50% of the pupils in the grades below the High School practice thrift through the School Savings Bank with deposits before 1932 averag- ing more than $6000 a year. During the last five years, the deposits have shrunk somewhat but are increasing at present. The year 1935 was a hard year for the school department. The year 1936 has been much better. Teachers who were in Attleboro January 1, 1933, and suffered a 10% cut, have had their salaries restored in full. Teachers, who began service in schools after 1933 at a minimum salary, and had received no step in- creases, and other teachers whose step increases had been stopped by the depres- sion, received substantial readjustments in their salaries. A new elementary science book has been introduced into some of the eighth grades to replace the study of physiology which has been a part of the curriculum for this grade for many years. Furnaces have been repaired, fences built, and some educational progress has been made. The readjustments of salaries saved several vacancies. A fine spirit of loyalty and cooperation exists among the teachers. The schools are in good condition. W hen some of the suggestions contained in this report can be carried out, a long step ahead will be made. Let us hope that there will be no long delay. The child’s opportunity is now. His progress in education should not be hindered. Respectfully submitted, Lewis A. Fales. 88 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Lewis A. Fales, Superintendent of Schools: I am pleased to submit herewith my first annual report as Principal of the High School. I. Enrollment The average membership for the month of September was 920. Whiie this does not show an increase over last year, it still represents seriously overcrowded conditions in a building which was built to accommodate only 600. Enrollment by Class and Sex (Average for month of September) Boys Girls Total P. G.’s 4 2 6 Seniors 62 83 145 Juniors 85 106 191 Sophomores 148 121 269 Freshmen 148 • 161 309 Total 447 473 920 Enrollment by Subject as of December 1, 1936 Total number Subject of pupils English 897 French 240 German 149 Latin 190 Ancient History 119 Civics 202 Medieval and Modern History Ill U. S. history 167 Algebra 203 Plane Geometry 74 Solid Geometry 13 Commercial Arithmetic 153 Household Arithmetic 22 Shop Arithmetic 34 Biology 150 College Chemistry 55 Descriptive Chemistry 69 Household Chemistry 12 College Physics 14 Elementary Physics 106 General Science 198 Bookkeeping 184 Commercial Geography 151 Economics and Law 103 Penmanship and Spelling 27 Typewriting 175 Stenography 103 Nutrition and Clothing 58 Household Management 17 Costume Design 27 Home Decoration 6 Related Arts 7 Mechanical Drawing 102 Manual Training 96 Free Hand Drawing 63 Singing 255 Glee Club 213 Orchestra 40 ANNUAL REPORT 89 Oversize Classes Five sections in Civics and Commercial Arithmetic have more than forty pupils each. W hen it is considered that under our crowded conditions the teachers must have supervision also over study pupils in the rear of the class, it will be apparent that the individual pupil js receiving in some cases only a fraction of that time and attention of the teacher which should properly be his. In typewriting, sixty-five pupils, electing the subject for the first time, are on the waiting list. Present room and equipment, considered, the school is forced to offer typewriting to beginners one-half year only. This is to be regretted, particularly in the beginning year of a new subject. II Graduates in College Although the proportion of graduates in the class of 1936 continuing their education in post-secondary schools is slightly higher than in previous years, the number is still a relatively small percentage of the graduating class. Of one hundred sixty-five graduates in June, 1936, forty-two are continuing in some school of higher education. Of these, twenty-five (approximately fifteen per cent) are in technical schools or colleges of arts and sciences. While the school recognizes its increased responsibility to provide for the greater numbers now enrolled who will not go on to college, college preparatory work is still held to be one of its most important functions. Institutions Attended by Forty-two Graduates of the Class ofl936 Bentley School of Accounting Boston University Bridgewater State Teachers College Brown University Bryant College Burdett College Dartmouth College Framingham State Teachers College Goucher College Hyannis State Teachers College Katherine Gibbs School Lasalle Junior College Leslie K indergarten Training School Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mount Holyoke College Norwich University Northeastern University Notre Dame Universd}^ Providence College Roanoke College Rhode Island School of Design W ellesley College W entworth Institute W estbrook Junior College W heaton Col lege W illiam and Mary College W orcester Polytechnic Institute III. Student Activities Much has been written and said of the importance of personality education in our high schools. To live successfully in a cooperative society, boys and girls must be given opportunity to learn certain invaluable lessons. Among these are self-control, respect for the rights and opinions of others, and ability to get along with one’s fellows. Opportunity should be presented also, to develop whatever talents and abilities they may possess. Restricted as our program of student : 90 ANNUAL REPORT activities must necessarily be under present crowded conditions it has still been possible to realize some of the advantages of the following ways Assembly: An attempt is being made to prepare assembly programs of real merit. Although outside speakers are occasionally called upon to address the student body, emphasis is being placed increasingly upon participation by students themselves. The high school orchestra is always in attendance under the direction of Mr. Gibb, and the cheer leaders have contributed to arouse enthusiasm in preparation for our athletic contests. The traditional rally before the Thanksgiving Day game with North Attleboro was especially successful in building up school spirit because of the interest and presence on the stage of a group of prominent citizens. Senior Play: Following successful experience of last year, the senior class elected to present the annual play early in the fall. On November 12, a three- act comedy, “The Show Off,” was skillfully presented after a period of intensive coaching by Miss Beatrice Smith. The performance was well received by a large audience. Socials have already been held by the two upper classes, in both cases proving successful financially as well as socially. The gymnasium has been attractively decorated by hard-working committees under the supervision of their respective faculty advisors. Clasip Rings: Following an established policy of the school, rings are not bought until the middle of the junior year when it can be fairly definitely de- termined what juniors may be expected to go on with their class and graduate the following year. The ordering o^" class rings is supervised by Miss Ina Hunter. Athletics: The members of the football squad, under the successful coach- ing of Howard Tozier, climaxed an excellent playing record with the defeat of North Attleboro on Thanksgiving Day. At a banquet on December 4 in the Park Hotel, the combined Lions and Rotarians of the city gave vigorous expres- sion to the general feeling of commendation which prevailed. A schedule of practice days has been evolved insuring a fair division of time in the gymnasium between the boys’ and girls’ basketball squads. Unfortunately, two factors over which the coaches have no control reduce this practice time to a minimum: 1, the necessary use of the gymnasium by boys of grammar school grade and 2, lack of a dividing partition to permit practice by both squads the same afternoon. For girls, basketball is the single major sport offered. i\liss Evelyn Griffiths, assisted by Miss Dorothy Simonds, assumes the duties of coach in addition to her regular work as classroom teacher. Her valuable assistance should be augmented with the introduction of a more comprehensive program of girls’ athletics, to include such sports as field hockey and archery. This would mean a full-time director of athletics for girls. An assistant for Mr. Tozier in the work with boys would complete a staff sufficient to do justice to this very important phase of our educational program. In his capacity as faculty manager, Mr. Spatcher facilitates the work of the coaches in all sports and makes possible much of the success the school enjoys in athletics. Athletic Honor Society: A year ago, at the suggestion of Mr. Mack and upon recommendation of the student council, it was voted to form a local chapter of the National Athletic Honor Society. The aims of this society are apparent in its requirements for membership: 1. Candidate must have a record of satisfactory deportment, i. e. no “D’s” or “F’s” for the previous one and one-half years, and not two or more “C’s” in one year’s deportment. 2. Candidate must have earned at least twenty points the previous year and have no final marks below “C-”. ANNUAL REPORT 91 3. Candidate must have had no ranks below the last one-half year. 4. Candidate must have won a letter in at least one sport (major or minor). These boys were elected to membership last year: Reed Baker John Lee Alfred Cloutier David Niven William Flynn Harlow Paul Richard Glencross Gordon Salinger Herrick Higson A few names will undoubtedly be added during the present year. Student Council: A council representative of the entire school, and pro- viding a means for the exchange of student opinion on matters of school interest, continues to occupy the most important place among our student activities. Meeting under the advisorship of Julius H. Mueller, with the assistance and cooperation of the principal, the council is assuming an increasingly important role in the life of the school. Although only recently organized for the school year, it has already sponsored and supervised the election of class officers, and discussed more recently such matters of interest to the school as the improvement of conditions during the crowded recess periods and the solution of minor problems in the cafeteria. The class elections were made more interesting, and provided real training in civics, through the cooperation of Mayor Brown who made possible the use of official voting booths. Sun Reporters: A staff of editors and reporters, recently organized, reports the activities of all departments of the school in the columns of the Attleboro Sun. W ith the cooperation of Mr. Roberts of the Sun office, this group is gradually developing a news column of real interest to friends of the school and securing for its own members valuable training in a work of definite carry-over value. Blue Owl: The Blue Owl staff, under the advisorship of Miss Frances Farr, acting in the absence of Miss Carolyn Churchill, occupies a prominent position in the life of the school. The magazine enjoys the enthusiastic support not only of the student body, but of adult members of the community as well. Miss Ruth Ramsdell is the staff’s financial advisor and, in addition, keeps the books for all student activities. Miss Ardith Todd is the art advisor. Town Meeting and Forum: One of the most interesting opportunities for training in practical citizenship was afforded by invitations extended by the Chamber of Commerce to members of the student body to participate in the “Town Meeting” held in the Chamber of Commerce on December 4, and in an earlier discussion held in connection with the Forum class in the People’s In- stitute. Preparation for these meetings motivated class work in U. S. h istory for a period of several days and provided an opportunity for most effective train- ing in civics. Newer Activites: Newer activities are the sketch club, under the direction of Miss Ardith Todd, and the debating club with Miss Dorothy Simonds as advisor. The latter group may eventually become an activity in general public speaking for whi ch there is a recognized need among students and which should eventually be a part of the school’s program. Studies are being made of safety education in the schools of Providence and a few communities in Massachusetts. W'hen sufficient data is secured, a safety club will be organized with Kenneth Goding as faculty advisor. This club will have available accident figures com- piled by the Safety Council of Boston. It will concern itself with rules for safe driving, mechanics of the automobile, and a general treatment of the present problem of highway safety. The debating club, which may later become a public speaking club, and the proposed new safety club are attempts on the part of the school to fill recognized needs of everyday life. Band: To begin the study of an instrument in a school band and develop a talent, perhaps hitherto unsuspected, the high school boy or girl may open ao avenue of enjoymen t and cultural advancement for the rest of his life. Regard- 92 ANNUAL REPORT less of whatever advantages may accrue to a school as a whole from the develop- ment of a school band, there is sufficient justification for its existence on educational grounds alone. Student Activities in the Daily Program: If the so-called extra-curricula activities are the best means yet discovered for helping boys and girls “to do better the things they are likely to do anyway” then it is logical to consider them as part of the regular program of the school. An activities period has for several years been a part of the daily program in several high schools of New England. IV. Adrrinistration. Following the resignation of Mr. Mack in the spring, the task of administer- ing the school for the remainder of the year and of preparing the schedule of classes for fall reopening fell to the submaster. Freeman Hall, Jr. That Mr. Hall performed this task with credit is perhaps best indicated by the ease with which the school was soon under full swing in September. CrowMed conditions in the building necessitate an extra amount of super- visory duties for the few available men teachers. In this connection, Mr. Hall, Mr. Coding, Mr. Mueller and Mr. Tunstall perform a distinct service to the school. Provision for Make-up Work: To facilitate make-up wmrk in the afternoon for those absent on account of illness, or for other good reason behind in their work and justified in asking special help of the teachers, a revised make-up schedule w'as adopted by the faculty and inaugurated early in the fall. This schedule enables a pupil to meet two teachers, if necessary, in a given afternoon. It is an excellent opportunity for pupil-teacher conferences to remove misunder- standings of all sorts which may have arisen in connection with regular classroom w'ork. Make-up Sessions - - 1 : : : 45 2 30 , 2 30 3:15 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Miss Farr Miss E. Claffin Miss Bradley IMiss H. Claflin Miss Hunter Miss Graves Miss Hosmer Miss Connolly Miss Pierce Miss Moore Miss McCormick Miss Daly Miss Ramsdell Miss Ott Mr. Coding Miss Griffiths Miss Smith Miss Parsons Mr. Mueller Miss Hilliard Mr. Tunstall Miss Pithie Mr. Tozier Miss Povey Miss Searle Miss Simonds Miss Wall Miss V itherell Mr. Spatcher Mr. Hall Eye and Ear Tests: The results of these tests show^ed that one hundred and one pupils in the school are defective in sight and thirteen in hearing. Letters have been sent to parents concerned calling the matter to their attention and advising speedy action. If remedial measures are not taken, not only the success of the pupil in his school w'ork is in jeopardy, but his ultimate success and happi- ness in life. Fire Drill: Four successful fire drills have been held since September. Even under crow’ded conditions the student body is able to leave the building promptly and in good order. W ithout hurr5ing unduly, the building can be vacated in approximately two minutes. Ranks: The ranking s}"stem of the school provides for an official report to parents every eight w'eeks or, in the case of possible failure, every four weeks. If at the middle of each eight week term a pupil’s passing for the term is doubt- ful, the teacher sends home a warning to that effect wdth her reasons for the failure and suggestions for improvement. This system entails much record keeping and considerable time on the part of the teacher. If justified, it should result in improved standards of w'ork done. ANNUAL REPORT 93 Visual Education: This work in the school is organized under the direction of Julius H. Mueller. Student operators are in charge of the projector in their free periods and all teachers who plan to use a film for class purposes are expected to view the film previous to class showings. Films sho\\m to date this fall are: Diphtheria, Conquest of Oxyacetylene elding and Cutting Materials Oxywelding in the Home Fire Prevention, The Red Robber Metals, House of Dreams Asbestos Redwood Country Travel Thrills Class Containers, Manufacture of ^^onel Metal, Story of Rubber, Conquest of the Jungle Sugar, The Sugar Trail Sugar, Harvest of the Sugar Maple Silk, The Romance of Panama Canal Classroom Products for School Use. The mechanical drawing classes, taught by Cuthbert Tunstall, are frequently called upon for schedules, administrative forms, and posters necessary in the administration of the school. In this respect they have some of the motivation which extra-curricula activities enjoy. This stimulus to do an especially good job and secure the approval of the school is noticeable in the products of the department. Almost equally persistent is the activity of the manual arts and drawing classes in supplying the needs of various departments in the school. Class Advisors: A system of faculty advisors, in effective operation for several years, promotes better organization of the four classes and affords the benefit of advice and experience of members of the faculty. In one capacity or another, all teachers are concerned with the activities of at least one of the four classes. Advisors mentioned below are in positions of chief responsibility: Senior Class—Miss Edith Claflin, Miss Mabel Ott Junior Class—Miss Jessie Graves, Miss Ina Hunter Sophomore Class—Miss Ruth Bradley, Miss Dorothy Simonds P'reshman Class—Miss Helen Claflin, ^liss Constance Witherell V. A New Road The tendency in an annual report is too often to stumble along the same path followed in previous years without much looking ahead. The proposed addition to the high school building opens a new road. To what better country will it lead? Modernizing of the present building will mean, among other things, adequate lighting, more library space, an improved stage adapted to dramatics, better provisions for s ience classes both general and college-preparatory, improved accommodations for athletic teams and spectators and facilities for a general program of physical education, and adequate cafeteria, more space for tj-pe- writing classes, and expanded quarters ir the household and manual arts. The added rooms will make possible improved educational services as follows: A Longer Period. Modern conditions for home study are not often conducive to the best work. Logically, study of an assignment should be begun, at least, in the classroom under the direction of the teacher who is best qualified to assist. Study Flails. Study halls, as such, will facilitate better work habits among study pupils and lessen distractions in the classroom where the teacher will no longer be under the necessity of supervising two groups at once. 94 ANNUAL REPORT Expanded Offerings in the Commercial, Household Arts, and Manual Arts Curricula. Training in the use of modern office equipment for those seniors carefully selected on the basis of previous success in the commercial course would be a satisfactory climax to the previous and more elementary training and a fitting complement to advanced work in stenography and typewriting. With more space and equipment, the household and manual arts classes can be enriched by the addition of other units of work which the present restricted facilities make impossible. Physical Education. The Ancients practised a firm belief in the idea of a sound mind in a healthy body. The teaching of good health habits through physical education is a school’s primary responsibility. Fine Arts. With improved facilities for instruction in science, commerce, and the household and manual arts, should come a parallel increase of the school’s offerings in the cultural realm. The present limited number reached through the orchestra, singing groups, and drawing classes might easily be doubled through courses in music and art appreciation. Although much of its training seeks practical ends, Attleboro High is not a vocational school but a comprehensive school for nearly all types of young people in their teens. The school enjoys an excellent faculty, a splendid student body, and a fine esprit de corps. Given additional space and improved equipment, it is our responsibility not only to develop individual talents and abilities wherever they may be found but through a comprehensive program of mental, moral, and physical education to train for the best type of future citizenship. This constitutes the service of the high school to the community. Respectfully submitted, Philip L. Garland. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CONTINUATION AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS Mr. Lewis A. Pales, Superintendent of Schools: I hereby submit my annual report for the Vocational and Continuation schools. This type of school was originally devised for pupils who were not academical- ly inclined, but were to become homemakers and craftsmen. In selerting the students for th’s school the original purpose should be adhered to, and no pupil admitted as a disciplinary case unless he can readily be adjusted by placing him in a situation in which he can find himself. The shop classes should be kept small for good results. At the present time a few more girls could be instructed but the shop classes for the boys are too large. If the present boys membership is maintained through a period of time sufficient to warrant its permanency, then some provision should be made for the betterment of shop progress. The nature of the work is such that each shop worker should have close supervision in order for him to get out of his efforts just what the school has planned for him to do. The boys have received real practical training by doing many repair jobs about the building and for people in the community. They have built art tables for the school department; rebuilt and redecorated chairs, tables, desks, book- cases, etc. A small unused room over the office is being renovated for the use of the school. One of the real fine pieces of work in this room is the laying of a hardwood floor. Several of the boys who had never before seen a hardwood floor laid can now do a creditable job. The girls’ division of the vocational school aims to prepare its pupils for positions as mothers’ helpers or for housekeeping duties. At the present time all of the former students who wish to work have found employment. \\ e have many requests for girls who have been trained in our school that we cannot fill. ANNUAL REPORT 95 As in the past, the activities of the school are based upon the management of the home, with emphasis upon actual practice in the various phases of the subjects. The plan entails more knowledge than might seem necessary, for the modern woman needs to be not only a skilled housekeeper but an intelligent homemaker. She must understand family relationships, the wise use of leisure, the art of making the home attractive, the economic value of good health and the care of the sick, the management of finances and participation in community life. English, arithmetic, art, and civics are taught not as special subjects, but in their relation to the home. So, the purpose and use of a budget, installment buying, and how to stretch the clothing dollar must be learned. Poise and con- fidence for participation in social affairs come when one is familiar with the rules of etiquette and has a knowledge of correct speech and simple parliamentary procedure. A study of health might be uninteresting but a course in charm inveigles a girl to learn and practice the laws of hygieneasa basis of good grooming and personal attractiveness. Our school nurse, Mrs. Wendell, conducts a class in infant care, while the girls themselves assist in making a real layette. A knowledge of story-telling and simple handicraft have proved very helpful to the young mother’s helper. The progress of the girls has been most encouraging. Small classes, individual help, the close cooperation of home and school, and the careful grading of subject matter have resulted in happier students. Some of the girls have had a little experience in cooking at home, but the planning, preparation, and serving an entire meal is indeed an accomplishment. The annual exhibit of canning was given as usual this year. Perhaps no one enjoyed the display more than the girls themselves. From the favorable com- ments received they may be very proud of their labor. Occupational surveys, for the purpose of providing a factual basis for sug- gestions in regard to training possibilities ir the general vocational schools, have been made in many cities throughout the state. It has been suggested to us by the State Department of Education that we should make a similar survey here. At the present time we are engaged in making a survey of this type and we feel that it is a worthwhile project. The purposes of this survey are as follows: 1. To help determine the contents of the course of study. 2. To help the pupils make wise occupational choices. 3. To provide pupils with a wide range of training opportunities. 4. To determine training possibilities based on occupational data. In order to be able to carry out these purposes it is essential to know what jobs minors (14-21 years) get in this city. Information supplied by the education- al certificates gives all the i ecessary facts to provide a good basis for the beginning of the survey. The information secured from the certificates shows where and in what kind of work minors are employed, the school grade completion of the minor, and the age at which the minor secured work. After this information is obtained contact is to be made of potential jobs in order to secure 1. a description of the duties and operations involved 2. the technical knowledge needed for job performance 3. total number employed on the job in this locality 4. nature and conditions of work 5. training factors G. advantages and disadvantages 7. personal qualifications 8. educational requirements The results of this study are to be assembled into charts and tables and the curricula of the school and the courses given in the general shop should take form out of the interpretations of this factual material secured from the survey. 96 ANNUAL REPORT The successful application of the survey to the students activities, and the following of the program submitted last year will fit the pupils for purposeful living. I cannot close this brief report without expressing my appreciation to those who have contributed to what measure of success this school has had this year. Special mention should be made of those teachers who every summer and at their own expense attend the conference held by the State Department. e are grateful to the library staff for its cordial cooperation, to Mr. Ferbert Hicks for his generosity in giving window display room, to those who have given demonstra- tions of household equipment, to those who have given style conferences to the girls and to insurance companies for their helpful informational material. Respectfully submitted, Milton P. Dutton. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF JEWELRY TRADES SCHOOL Mr. Lewis A. Fales, Superintendent of Schools: I submit herewith the report of the activities of the Attleboro Jewelry Trades School for the year 1936. It was decided this year to ask for a separate appropriation of $5000 for the maintenance of the Attleboro Jewelry Trades School. Due to various causes, the appropriation was delayed until October and was cut to $4000. This handi- capped us considerably but in spite of that we have maintained a steady progress, not only in our teaching and the quality of work produced, but also in the quantity of equipment and the type of students enrolled. The idea of having high school students attend afternoons and receive credits toward graduation was not successful, due mainly to the fact that it was impossible to arrange their programs at the high school to leave their afternoons free, so this plan was dropped this fall. The advisory committee ran a series of four lectures starting January 21st and ending March 3rd in the Chamber of Commerce Hall for manufacturers and their executives. The speakers were as follows: Paul Plollister, Executive Vice-President, R. H. Macy & Co. Allyn B. Mclntire, Vice-President, Pepperell Mfg. Co. George vSwitzer, Industrial Designer Richard Bach, Metropolitan Museum All the speakers visited the school and seemed much impressed. Mr. Hollister made a donation of $50 to the school. A drill press was purchased with this money and labelled with his name. Evening classes in design were held for 47 nights last winter, ending May 1st. IVIr. W'arren Cameron was the instructor. The average enrollment was 36 and average attendance 11. This class is being run again this winter. In conjunction with the People’s Institute, we are running a class in metal work evenings at the school for adults. Mr. Curtis Leonard is the instructor. This class has been well attended and everyone seems very enthusiastic about it; in fact, many wish the course extended. During the year the following equipment was installed: Lights for die cutter. Delta drill press, gift of Paul Hollister. Small double acting power press, gift of Mr. Finbcrg. ''firansformer for electric furnace, loaned by A. S. & E. Co. Electric furnace, gift of Oscar Hillman. ANNUAL REPORT 97 Potenleameter, gift of Foxboro Co. Large pickle tank purchased. Telephone. 3 large hammering blocks, from elm tree taken down on Railroad Avenue. Gorton pantographing machine, gift of Spencer Thermostat Co. 1 large Manville power press, secondhand, purchased. 1 Dexter Machine Company lathe, secondhand, purchased. 1 No. 2 Reed surface grinder complete with magnetic chuck, new. 25 plaster casts, new, for models. The instructors and courses are the same as last year: Mr. W arren B. Cameron, design, modeling, drawing. Mr. Wilbur C. Kiff, die cutting, mathematics. Mr. Curtis W^ Leonard, benchwork, hammersmithing. Mr. Harry D. Goodinson, finishing, plating, electro chemist. Mr. Charles G. Thomae, toolmaking, mechanical drawing. As part of the toolmaking course all students visited the Attleboro Forge and watched Mr. Gellatly do some forging and welding. The instructors all attended a course in teacher training last winter held in Attleboro for our benefit by the State Department of Vocational Training. Mr. Coats was the instructor. The instructors also attended the State Teachers College at Fitchburg one week this summer, as well as visiting several large industrial plants. Two displays were set up in the Attleboro Steam & Electric Company window, one in June and the other in November. They both caused a lot of favorable comment. W e also held a display at the State Teachers College at Fitchburg and a display at the State Bouse, Poston, which was there all summer. We also set up a display at the school for the benefit of the state and federal authorities on one of their visits.' W e held a Christmas party last year at which time we distributed to the students work which we had made during the year. W e expect to do the same this year. Besides making tools and vises for our own use and repairing our equipment, we made many trophies of various kinds for Mr. Cooney for use in the schools, as well as charms and bracelets for every sport in the High School. We also made Mr. Cooney 67 medals for the track meet held at Capron Park and 30 medals for the New Bedford Vocational School. W e completed the dies and tools for our own school ring and all boys who have attended school for a year are entitled to have one. So far we have made about a dozen. W e made two bubbler heads for the school department, another sign for the fire department, a turning tool for the Y. M. C. A., special hinges for the manual training class at the High School and one hundred special pieces for the Foxboro Company. W e also made two seals for the Plymouth Pottery School. The design department has also designed some street signs which may be used later. During the year we pulled down the partitions that made the office and stock room and utilized the space thus gained to put in more equipment. W^e rearranged the departments and painted all machinery and benches. One hundred fifty-nine boys have attended this school during 1936 and we have had an average attendance of 43. Twenty boys got work due to their attendance at the school. W e have an enrollment at present of 57 with a daily attendance of 50. This, with the exception of one or two classes, uses to full capacity all available space and equipment. 1 hope that in the near future adequate space and equipment will be provided so that this school may become a real benefit and credit to the city. Respectfully submitted, PYank H. Straker, Director. 98 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC Mr. Lewis A. Fales, Superintendent of Schools: Grammar Schools—Grades I-VIII The music work of the grades continues to preserve the high standard of former years. The tone quality is good and the articulation is excellent. In the first three grades we emphasize song singing, ear training, and tone building; special help is given the monotones and in the majority of cases we are able to get them to sing in tune during the third or fourth grade. Music reading is Allowed throughout the other grades and two and three part singing is studied. In the eighth grade the problem of the changing voice is handled sympathetically; the boys are placed into tenor and bass parts and four part singing is established. There is nothing more inspiring than the singing of the entire group of Richardson School pupils when they meet at the Armory to sing the patriotic songs for Memorial Day exercises. The same thing might be said of the Bliss and Finberg schools which are fortunate to have an assembly hall. The fine singing at the Lincoln school deserves mention; there is no more thrilling exercise than the annual Christmas Pageant with its lovely Christmas music, sung by selected groups and also by the entire school. There is good singing in all our schools, and it is because our pupils are exceptional and our teachers perform their duties faithfully and well. Monday Singing—High School This class is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors who wish to continue the study of part singing. The class numbers nearly 300 pupils who study folk songs, patriotic music and the more simple vocal classics. Glee Club The Glee Club had for their study this year the operetta “Tulip Time.” It was performed in costume, with orchestra accompaniment before a large audience. It was an artistic and financial success. Freshman Glee Club This is the first time that an opportunity was given the freshmen in our high school to sing, and about 70 pupils enrolled as members of this glee club. The High School Orchestra In my last report I spoke of the decline in the interest of pupils in orchestra instruments. This was due entirely to economic conditions and not to any lack of musical talent. However, this year I find quite a number of new players who in a few years will be a great help to us. The orchestra exists for the boys and girls of our high school who wish to make music together, and who by so doing give to the school an orchestra that may be of service not only to the school but to the community as well. The orchestra played the incidental music at gradua- tion and at the senior play. It also plays at both senior and freshman assemblies every week. High School Band I have previously asked for time in school for a band and I understand that beginning next year Mr. Garland is to make the necessary arrangements so we can practice regularly every week. W ith a band, an orchestra and a glee club, we will feel better equipped to satisfy the musical demands of our pupils and better serve the community. It is customary for the school department to purchase the necessary in- struments for the band. These are loaned to pupils willing to learn to play them, and are returned when they graduate. Bass horns, baritone horns, alto horns and drums are needed. W e have enough of the other instruments on hand at present, such as cornets, clarinets, trombones and saxaphones to make a be- ginning. ANNUAL REPORT 99 I have used the money we earned from our operettas to repair instruments, buy new music for the band, orchestra, and glee club and have paid for the first ten lessons whenever I have loaned an instrument to a pupil. There are 25 instruments in use now in band or orchestra that have been loaned to pupils free of charge. The W. P. A. recreational department was fortunate in securing the services of Miss Florence Adel, teacher of piano and cello. A large piano class was immediately secured and is now in progress in some of the outlying schools. I have also been fortunate in securing Miss Adel to teach a class of five pupils in cello. If music work of this kind could be extended to include band and orchestra instruments, it would be most helpful in bringing the joy of music participation into the lives of many more of our pupils. In closing I might add that this year I attended the National Music Educa- tion Convention in New York which was a great pleasure and inspiration to me. Respectfully submitted, John Laing Gibb. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF DRAWING, HIGH SCHOOL AND GRADE VIII Mr. Lewis A. Fales, Superintendent of Schools: As it has been my rather difficult task to take over the work of someone else this report covers only the term from September to December, 1936, instead of the complete year. Grades VI, VII, VIII Having worked with these same pupils for two previous years, I find this term a pleasant continuation of tasks already under way. It is my aim to keep the children alert to what is going on in this world of ours by means of the several mediums in art. Our work depicts local activities, subjects directly connected with other studies, and creative or holiday “sprees” where the children have an opportunity to produce whatever their imaginations are capable of. Special attention should be given to the eighth grade pupils preparing them to choose whether or not they wish to continue their study of art upon entering high school. However, there is such a shortage of time that it is impossible to give adequate attention to any of the nine eighth grades widely separated about the city. Two of them can be visited only once a month and three others never receive instruction directly from the supervisor at all. High School The fall term has been largely experimental. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting acquainted with the students in my classes and in finding out what work might best help them in achieving their ambitions and in living happy and useful lives. Our work consists of problems in lettering and advertising, design, color and illustration. All first year students receive special groundwork in the above mentioned subjects. The problems are carried out in the following mediums: pastels, crayon, pencil, pen and ink, water color, poster paint, cut paper and block prints. Next year I should like to change the course of study enough to allow the advanced pupils to specialize in advertising, illustration, or design. 100 ANNUAL REPORT Classes in home decoration, costume design and related arts are given practical problems in relation to the home and are required to make as many articles of handicraft as time and money allow. We are, however, handicapped in this work because of a lack of reference material. I have started one innovation called the ‘‘Sketch Club”. On Thursday afternoons a group of students from the advanced classes meet to draw or to make something in crafts. This is entirely voluntary on the part of the student, consequently we have a fine group of really interested young people. In the drawing studio we have two serious drawbacks. The lighting is very poor and we have no atcess to hot and cold water. These and a large sink with wide drains are extremely necessary to properly care for the room and for the utensils used. Brushes and paint pans cannot be well cleaned without hot water. I wish to give my sincerest thanks to all who have supported the art depart- ment and especially to the teachers, whose steady and kindly cooperation have been invaluable ir accomplishing the work I have tried to do. May I express my appreciation to Miss Persis Crowell, supervisor of art in this city from 1908-1936, whose great kindliness and patience taught me much in carrying on this work. Respectfully submitted, Ardith P. Todd. REPORT OF THE DRAWING SUPERVISOR, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Mr. Lewis A. Fales, Superintendent of Schools: Art is an intangible subject, recognized, and promoted in various ways through the ages. At one time the adage “art for art’s sake” was a familiar saying in industry and education alike; and its adaptation as such has proven satisfactory only in effect. Today such common phrases as “fitness to purpose”, “beautifying the use- ful”, “art for better use of leisure time”, “art for a more rounded, richer life” and many more similar sayings, make art more vital and purposeful in the aims and ideals of our modern system of education. With these objectives in mind, the curriculum for art education in the elementary grades has been planned for the school year from September, 1936, to June, 1937, as follows: Every month every teacher receives a carefully planned outline of work suitable for the grade she teaches. In order to stimulate ideas on the part of both teachers and pupils, a list of objectives for the grade for the year is placed at the beginning of every outline. This enables a teacher to deviate from the regular outline, in so far as the main objectives for the grade are carried out. It also makes art work more purposeful as it allows the teacher more time to work out specific problems of her class, at the opportune time when they will be most effective. The outlines also contain extra charts for general information on the subject. The following methods are incorporated to achieve all objectives. Freehand drawing Project work Picture study a. creative expression Mechanical drawing, simple measuring ANNUAL REPORT 101 Two schools and several classrooms throughout the system have already applied their art work to the regular school work effectivelv through the develop- ment of projects. Projects help to make regular classroom studies more real and interesting to the pupils, also instructing them in the proper use of materials through the actual applications of all the principles of their art education. I hope that through art, the progress of visual education will be furthered in our school system. Respectfully submitted, Myrtice A. Perrin. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Lewis A. Fales, Superintendent of Schools: There are certain characteristics that are basic to an adequate program of physical and health education in our schools. I believe that every pupil enrolled should have a health and physical educa- tion program daily. Physical activity is essential for normal growth and develop- ment, and for health maintenance. The length of the physical education periods should be related to the age of the pupils. Our time allotment of thirty minutes each day divided into three periods, two recesses and one physical education period, is ample. Lower grades may have extra periods when they are judged necessary by the teacher. The physical education program should be largely natural in type, rather than formal. Play which involves natural body movements and the big muscles, is more interesting to children than participation in formal exercises invented by adults, although these have their place in posture work, and are used to a great extent. All children should be taught the groundwork of good posture. A very definite program of posture education is now being carried on, and will be added to from year to year. Girls should not engage in inter-school athletic contests; intramural games and play days are more developmental for the great mass of girls. Boys’ inter-school athletic leagues are valuable, although no highly organized inter-school athletic competition should be provided for pupils below the seventh grade. With only one gymnasium in the center of the city, all our grammar school gym work has to be there. The following schools use the high school gym from four-thirty to six-thirty p. m. daily from September to March: Bank St, Bliss, Richardson, Sanford St. and Tiffany. The time schedule is bad, but it is the only solution. One fine grammar school gymnasium in the center would allow for a much better time schedule for the boys and girls, and would make possible a broader program. At present we have over three hundred pupils using the gym during the basketball season. Lincoln and Finberg schools with their fine gymnasiums have far greater opportunities than the central schools. At P'in- berg school the seventh and eighth grade girls and boys enjoy half-hour gymna- sium periods weekly. At Lincoln school, half-hour outdoor gym periods for the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades are held during the good weather. Or account of the cement floor in this gym, indoor work is practically impossible with the exception of basketball. All of our schools have very fine outdoor organized play periods during most of the year. When it becomes recessary to go indoors, the following activities are enjoyed: posture exercises, marching tactics, games, stunts, achievement tests, dancing, rhythms and inter-room 102 ANNUAL REPORT athletic competition. All of the major sports with the exception of football are fostered in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. After School Athletics Soccer Football—6 teams, 150 boys, 12 games. Fall Baseball—4 teams, 50 boys, 4 games. Touch Football— 12 teams, 132 boys, 23 games. Basketball—8th grade: 9 teams, 125 boys, 32 games. 6th-7th grades: 6 teams, 250 boys, 50 games. 8th grade: 125 girls received instructions in fundamentals. City-wide Public School Basketball Tournament: 24 teams, 168 boys. Hockey—High School Inter-class league: 4 teams, 100 boys. Swimming—Arranged for 275 boys to receive instructions. Tennis— 175 boys and girls playing informally. 1 tournament for Bank Street girls. Baseball—Eighth grades: 6 teams, 125 boys, 18 games. 6th-7th grades: 12 teams, 350 boys, 20 games. Suburban School League: 3 teams, 45 boys, 6 games. Grammar School Track: Annual grammar school meet: 10 teams, 175 boys. High School Track— 1 team, 57 boys, 8 meets. Horseshoes— 1 tournament, 20 boys. Vocational School. Football—Older Boys’ City League: 4 teams, 100 boys, 16 games. This league was under my supervision, although most of the boys had left school. Red Cross First-Aid— 1 class, 22 boys and girls. Red Cross Life-Saving— 1 class, 35 boys. Championships Awarded Soccer Football—Tiffany School Eighth Grade Basketball^—Bank St. School Sixth-Seventh Grade Basketball—Bliss School Eighth Grade Baseball—Bank St. School Sixth-Seventh Grade Baseball—Bliss School Suburban League Baseball—Dodgeville School Grammar School Track Meet—Richardson School Sixth-Seventh Grade Girls Gym Meet—Bliss School Eighth Grade Girls Gym Meet—Bliss School The eighth grade eligibility rule as finally adopted reads as follows: A pupil must attain a general average of 70%, and must not fall below an average of 60% in any major subject, in order to be eligible. An ineligible pupil may not play until his next report card brings him up to the average required. A boy becomes immediately ineligible upon reaching his seven- teenth birthday. The annual health day programs this year took the form of physical educa- tion field days. Capron Park was used by Tiffany School and Horton Field by Bank St. School. I wish to emphasize again the value of grammar school athletics as a ground- work for our high school teams, as well as worthwhile physical education activity which gives instruction and pleasure to five or six hundred boys and girls in the course of a year. During the past year I have attended the annual coaching school at North- eastern University in Boston, the coaching institute at LaSalle Academy, nad the New England water sports institute at the Boston Y. M. C. A., in cooperation with the American Red Cross. ANNUAL REPORT 103 To all who have assisted me in my program, principals, teachers and alumni of the various schools, I wish to extend my sincere thanks. The cooperation of the Park Commissioners, Recreation Board and Y. M. C. A. has been much appreciated. League awards made at the Jewelry Trades School has been a wonderful help in the athletic program, and the Vocational School has been ready and willing to assist me at all times. Thanking you and the school committee for your cooperation, I submit this report. Respectfully submitted, J. Ray Cooney. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Mr. Lewis A. Fales, Superintendent of Schools: I submit, herewith, my report as School Physician for the year 1936. It is difficult for the public to appreciate the number of health measures which are carried on annually in the public schools in behalf of the school child. Numerous clinics are held for disease prevention in addition to the annual physi- cal examination. Dental caries still remains the outstanding problem that confronts us from a health standpoint. The time has arrived for something definite to be done towards its alleviation. Our greatest defensive weapon is education applied both to the child and to the parent. It is impossible under present conditions to carry on an adequate program of dental education. A sound dental program should be insisted upon. Many localities have experimented with makeshift arrangements which have resulted in failure. They have on many occasions even been a detriment to the child’s health. I hope that some system can be effected in the very near future for a dental program which will meet with the approval of our local dentists as well as the health authorities. Among the communicable diseases prevalent during the year were German measles, chicken pox, mumps, common cold and intestinal grippe. Special examinations were made in the individual rooms reporting the incidence of these diseases. An attempt was made to control the spread of the contagion. Children reporting back to school were first required to present a medical certificate stating that they were free from all symptoms. The Chadwick Clinic was held and 137 children were X-Rayed and examined. A “Chest Clinic” was operated under the direction of Dr. Garnet Smith of the Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital, during the early part of the year. The clinic was concerned with children in the upper grades. Its main object was the prevention of adolescent tuberculosis. 834 pupils were examined in this group. At a clinic held for the examination of mentally retarded pupils, 70 children were examined. A Diphtheria Prevention Clinic was carried on at the Finberg and Washing- ton schools, under the supervision of the local Health Department. 70 children were immunized by the School Physician. A Vaccination Clinic was held at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital where children were vaccinated, having been referred to this clinic by welfare agencies. Twenty-one children had tonsilectomies performed at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital, the School Nurse making the arrangements. Health Day was observed in the schools as in the past year. The subject “Play” was stressed in the program as recommended by the state. Appropriate talks, movies and playlets stressing health were given. In closing I would recommend for your consideration the establishment of additional rooms for the mentally retarded children. A detailed report follows: ... 104 ANNUAL REPORT 55 0 3 70 43 160 991 154 Totals 4367 1691 D. 13 00 December 614 54 M. lO o CO o CO November ^ lO CD '—1 Battershall, submitted, 00 26 1 70 X October. . 529 / W. CO lO (N September TtH Jesse Respectfully (M August . . July June CO C5 Oi CO May CO Oc CO CO lO 1-H April CO cc oi o CO lO March CO IC CO « 1-H (M 1-H CO February o CO ^ 92 o (M OCO -cfi »-o January. . o ^ —1 o lO CO _o N M OJ O S cc S S REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE Mr. Lewis A. Fales, Superintendent of Schools: I herewith submit my annual report as School Nurse, for the year 1936. School nursing, often called the step-child of Public Health Nursing, has four distinct, yet closely allied services to offer. Service to the child; service to the parents; service to the teachers and service to the community. I hope that through this report you will fcel that each has had its share. Communicable Diseases Daily class room inspections were carried on in all rooms where the children had been exposed to a communicable disease during the incubation period. German Measles. Occurred during March and continued until the closing of schools in June. Many high school pupils were afflicted. The mildness of the disease made it difficult to control. Scarlet Fever. Several sporadic cases occurred. Chicken Pox. Many cases reported through the schools, although in most cases, the pupils were not seen by their family doctors. Mumps. Several sections reported cases during the year, while in November some 14 cases occurred at Sanford St. School. Grippe and Colds. \\'ere prevalent in January, while in March a Gastro- intestinal disturbance caused such distress that Dr. Richard McKnight, County Health Officer, came here to check on the situation. Fortunately it lasted but a few days, with no ill effects. Absentees Children, absent from school for three days or more, are required to present a certificate from the School Physician or their family physician. This safeguards the health of the other children, by preventing a child from returning to school before his complete recovery, or the danger of infection is over. First Aid First Aid is given whenever the occasion arises. Instructions to the princi- pals, as to the proper procedure, are given. Except in minor injuries, parents are notified and advised to take the child to their family physician. During the year, several serious accidents have occurred on the playgrounds? three necessitating hospitalization. This should be a challenge to all of us to be on guard constantly in our supervision of the children and our instruction in Accident Prevention. Physical Examinations—Home Calls—Correction of Defects J'tie following is a detailed report of the findings of the Physical Examinations: Children enrol led 3064 Children examined 2954 or 96% Children free from defects 1466 or 48% Children with poor nutrition 491 or 16% Children with dental decay 1080 or 35% Children with diseased tonsils 76 or 2% Children with heart murmurs 20 or 1% 106 ANNUAL REPORT Notices of these defects were sent home to the parents stressing the ad- visability of consulting with their family doctor or dentist at once. If time permitted it would be ideal to follow up each one of these notices with a home call to further discuss and explain the necessity fhr immediate correction. Two hundred twenty-two home calls were made whereby a closer bond between school and home was established. Case histories for clinics, consent for tonsil operations and permission for children to go to camp was obtained on these visits. Tonsil and Adenoid Operations Twenty-one tonsil and adenoid operations were done at the Sturdy Hospital in May and June. These were done upon the advice of either family or clinic physicians, in preparation for camp or for general health improvement. Glasses Of the 196 children in school wearing glasses, 26 received their eye examina- tion through the kindness of Dr. Conro, who every year aids greatly in the correction of these defects. As we haven’t any fund to provide free glasses after the eye examination has been made, contact with either a welfare organization or some interested group like the Parent-Teacher Organization or Mothers Club has to be made. They in turn either purchase the glasses outright or else finance the glasses, allowing the parent to pay back the cost in small amounts. In this way the child receives the benefit of his glasses sooner than otherwise. Dental Work Only those who have close contact with the children in- our schools can fully realize the urgent necessity for proper dental care. We hope before another year passes that a well organized dental clinic will be functioning, supplemented by a well planned educational program in the schools. Ten camp children received dental care in May and June, provided by the Public Welfare and Family Welfare Association. Clinics Vaccination dines under the supervision of the Health Department were held at the Sturdy Hospital. The first and largest was held early in September with smaller ones in October and November. ()nly those children whose families were financially unable to afford a private physician were vaccinated by Dr. Battershall. The Diphtheria Prevention Clinic, under the supervision of the Health Department, was held on October 8, 15 and 22 in South Attleboro and Hebron- ville. Seventy children and babies were immunized. The Mental Clinic, under the supervision of rentham State School, ex- amined 70 retarded and problem children in April. The Chadwick Clinic for the prevention of tuberculosis, under the super- vision of the State, X-Rayed and examined 137 children in January and March. Ninety-eight per cent of the parents were present. Two weeks were required for the X-Raying and three weeks for the physical examinations. Another clinic, called the ^‘School Clinic” is operated by the County. This clinic, started here for the first time in February, is also for the prevention of tuberculosis. As statistics show, the increase in tuberculosis is greater in the ANNUAL REPORT 107 adolescent age group. This clinic examines children annually in grades 7-9-11. The following is a detailed report of the findings of this clinic: Number of children in Grades 7:9-11 834 Number of children tested for tuberculosis 496—59% Number of children reacted 163—19% Number of children X-Rayed 163—19% Number of children examined 26— 3% Number of children with positive or suspicious X-Rays 22— 2% Number of children with observation cases. . . . 26— 3% Every year this last group will be examined along with the new group. Eventually this clinic will absorb the State Clinic. From 6-8 weeks are required for the operating of these clinics. They re- quire the full time services of the nurse, which necessitates the cancelling of her regular daily program. This is far from satisfactory but unavoidable. Health Camp Ten boys and ten girls were given the opportunity to spend four weeks each at Bristol County Health Camp. These 20 children were recommended to camp by the two clinics, mentioned above. Gains in weight and a better under- standing of healthful living were accomplished. Child Health Day May 1, Child Health Day, was celebrated in all the schools with suitable activities. As “Play” was the subject suggested by the State Physical Director, the children had plenty of opportunity to express themselves in field day stunts. Health movies, lectures and plays were also given. Classes Classes in Infant Hygiene were held throughout the year in the Continuation School. These classes prove of great value to the girls, who use the certificate they receive at the completion of the course, as a guarantee to the mothers who hire them to care for their children and babies, that they are well informed of the best in infant and child care. Talks to the pupil nurses at the Sturdy Flospital on School Nursing are given, as well as to other interested groups such as the Mothers Clubs and Scouts. First Aid has been taught daily to small groups of Scouts this fall. Professional Improvement June. A luncheon, followed by a lecture on mental hygiene, at the Taunton State Hospital was attended. Inspection of the Hospital, and the meeting with social workers, doctors and teachers of the institution proved most interesting. October. The State and Public Health Nurses Health Institute was attended. Newer trends in Public Health Nursing were discussed. November. A two-day Institute on “Communicable Diseases” at the Teachers College, Bridgewater, was attended. Regular class room review and the discussion of the care and treatment of these diseases, made this institute of great value to all who attended. 108 ANNUAL REPORT Weekly meetings of Attleboro Public Health Nurses and Social workers are held, when a round table discussion of local problems and cases are heard. The summary of the year’s work is as follows: School Visits School Visits Bank Street 31 High 21 Bliss 58 Lincoln 38 Briggs Corner 28 Plat 29 Capron 30 Pleasant Street 32 Carpenter Street 32 Richardson 39 Continuation 34 Sanford Street 59 Dodgeville 37 South Attleboro 22 Farmers 35 Tiffany 42 Finberg 32 Washington 46 317 328 Total 645 Total number of visits to schools 645 Total number of visits to homes 222 Total number of miles covered on school duty 2507 Total number of sanitary inspections 158 Total number examined at Mental Clinic 70 Total number examined at Chadwick Clinic ; 137 Total number tested at County School Clinic 496 Total number given eye examinations by Dr. Conro 26 Total number for whom glasses were obtained 26 Total number referred to Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston 6 Total number referred to Children’s Hospital, Boston 2 Total number sent to Bristol County Health Camp 20 Total number given T. A. T. (diphtheria) innoculations 70 Total number of tonsil and adenoid operations 21 Total number given First Aid 243 Total number of children taken to Sturdy Hospital for First Aid treatment ... 3 Total number referred to Family Welfare 8 Total number referred to Public Welfare 34 Total number referred to S. P. C. C 5 In closing, may I thank all who have helped me in the fulfillment of my many duties, by their assistance, cooperation and encouragement. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy B. Wendell, R. N. REPORT OF THE ATTENDANCE OFFICER Mr. Lewis A. Fales, Superintendent of Schools: I hereby submit my report as Attendance Officer for 1936. I have in- vestigated 133 cases and have found the causes of absences as follows: Absent on Account of Clothing 9 Absent on Account of Illness 24 Absent to Work 24 Detained by parents for other causes 22 Left school 2 Taken to Court 1 Truants 34 Attending School out of Town 3 Negligence 7 Disciplinary cases 7 133 Thirty-six of the above cases were for Continuation and Vocational School. Respectfully submitted, Charles T. Crossman. ANNUAL REPORT 109 REPORT OF THE CUSTODIAN OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS Mr. Lewis A. Fales, Superintendent of Schools: I herewith submit my annual report as Custodian of School Buildings. In rendering my report this year I fee) that we have accomplished some very needed improvements. The only work we did under WFA was an extension of our last project of 1935, in which there was a balance left that allowed us to re- finish the stairways, coat rooms and toilet rooms in the Middle Building at Sanford Street. Two other projects were submitted—one for painting Lincoln, Tiffany, Bank Street and Pleasant Street Schools outside, and one to refinish basements in most of the schools. While the Government made an allotment to do this work, no money was appropriated by the City because no painters were available. However, the City did appropriate money enough to overhaul much of our heating equipment. At Briggs Corner the two old hot-air furnaces were replaced with a steam boiler and oil burner and the building is now up to date in heating system. At Dodgeville two hot-air furnaces were repaired with new fire pots and domes. One hot-air furnace was removed and replaced with a steam boiler and an oil burner to heat hallways and two back rooms. At Tiffany School all four hot air furnaces were reset with new fire pots and domes. A new steam boiler replaced the one that gave out last spring and the entire return system renewed. Also five Vacu-Drafts were installed, one for each heating unit. At Washington School, four hot-air furnaces were repaired, two reset and two had new fire pots and domes. Five Vacu-Drafts were installed in this building. At Bank Street two hot-air furnaces have new fire pots and domes with two Vacu-Drafts. At Sanford Street one furnace has a new fire pot and dome, and also one Vacu-Draft. Another big improvement is the new wire fence at Finberg School on the Knight Avenue and Webber Avenue sides of the school lot. Wire fences have also been erected at Bliss, South Attleboro and Sanford Street schools. As usual there have been minor repairs too numerous to mention in detail, but which run into a cost of from $4000 to $5000 each year. I feel that we can look back upon this year’s work with considerable satisfac- tion in that we will save quite a sum of money in the heating cost of our schools. Respectfully submitted, Charles T. Crossman. 110 ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Police Department To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council, City of Attleboro: Gentlemen: I hereby respectfully submit a report of the receipts and expenses, together with a detailed statement of the work of the Police Department of the City of Attleboro, during the year 1936. Financial Statement The appropriation for the Department, with the expenditures for the year 1936, are in summary as follows: Appropriations For Payrolls of Officers $49,062.24 For Care and Maintenance of Equipment 5,050.00 For Other Expenses 3,472 . 00 For New Equipment 1,000.00 For Committing Prisoners to Jail 500.00 Total Appropriations $59,084 . 24 Expenditures For Payrolls of Officers $48,564.41 For Care and Maintenance of Equipment 4,858.63 For Other Expenses 3,417.42 For New Equipment 999.50 For Committing Prisoners to Jail Total Expenditures $57,839.96 Arrests for Year 1936 Crime Male Female Total Adultry 2 2 4 Assault and Battery 24 0 24 Assault with Dangerous Weapon 2 1 3 Assault to Murder 1 0 1 Breaking, Entering and Larceny 6 0 6 Carnal Abuse of Female Child 2 0 2 Concealing Leased Property 1 0 1 City Ordinance, Violation of 4 0 4 Delinquency 14 0 14 Disorderly House 0 1 1 Disturbing the Peace 27 6 33 Dog Keeping, Unlicensed 5 0 5 Driving Motor Vehicle to Endanger Life 49 2 51 Driving Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated 49 0 49 . ANNUAL REPORT 111 Male Female Total Drunkenness 172 9 181 False Alarm of Fire 1 0 1 Idle and Disorderly 0 2 2 Illegitimate Child Act, Violation of C 6 0 6 Indecent Exposure 1 0 1 Larceny and Attempt 27 0 27 Larceny of Automobile 4 0 4 Liquor Laws, Violation of 5 1 6 Lottery Laws, Violation of 10 0 10 Neglect or Desertion of Family, Non-Suport 19 0 19 Neglected Children 5 0 5 Non-Payment of Wages 1 0 1 Peddling Unlicensed 6 0 6 Rape, Assault to and Attempt 2 0 2 Riding on Tender of Train 1 0 1 Robbery, Assault to and Attempt 1 0 1 Tramps 12 0 12 Trespass 2 0 2 Truancy 2 0 2 Using Motor Vehicle WRhout Authority . . . 2 0 2 Violation of Probation 11 0 11 Escaped from State School and Returned. . . 3 0 3 Fugitives from Justice 6 0 6 485 24 509 Summons for the Year 1936 Male Female Total Allowing Improper Person to Operate 2 0 2 Attaching Number Plates 1 0 1 Defective Brakes 4 0 4 Failing to Keep Right 16 0 16 Failing to Slow 6 0 6 Failing to Stop at Thru-Way 1 0 1 Leaving Scene of Accident (Property Damage) 6 1 7 Leaving Scene of Accident (Personal Injury) 1 0 1 Operating No Lights 1 0 1 Operating After License was Suspended 1 0 1 Operating Without a License 27 1 28 Operating W ithout Insurance 4 1 5 Operating Unregistered Car 4 1 5 Passing Red Light 43 2 45 Refusing to Stop for Officer 1 0 1 Speeding 229 5 234 Violation of Traffic Ordinance 3 0 3 350 11 361 Motor Vehicle Cards (W^arning and File) 988 165 1153 Reports Investigated for Year 1936 Breaking, Entering, Larceny and Larceny 227 Miscellaneous 148 Malicious Mischief 110 Lost Articles 51 Missing Persons 29 565 Hawkers and Peddlers Permits Issued 260 112 ANNUAL REPORT Parking Violations for 1936 No Fix Parking Tickets Given Out Total Parking Wrong Side of Street . 78 Parking in Restricted Area . 57 Parking on Cross Walk 4 Parking Overtime . 28 Parking Right heel to Curb (More than 12 inches from curb) 9 Parking in Front of Hydrant Parking in Front of Driveway 1 Parking Double 7 Failing to Stop at Stop Sign 1 Violation of Corner Law 22 210 There were 246 Warning Tags given for various parking violations. Parking Violations—No-Fix 210 Parking Violations—Warnings 246 456 Accidents for Year 1936 Total Auto vs Auto 129 Auto vs Bicycle 3 Auto vs Dog 2 Auto vs Hole in Street 2 Auto vs Pedestrian 17 Auto vs Pole 2 Auto vs Railroad Tracks I Auto Overturned 3 159 There were 4 persons killed and 158 injured. It is impossible to estimate the property damage. Remarks Our city is as free from crime as any city of its size in this Commonwealth, and this is due, in a large measure to the manner in which the Officers perform their duties. Recommendations I recommend that we increase our Department in number with five (5) Regular Patrolmen and that as soon as possible at least two cruisers be equipped with two-way radio sets. As we all know that the territory we have to cover is large and we need to be in as close contact with our officers as possible. In Conclusion At this time I desire to express my appreciation to His Honor the ^Nfayor, H. Winslow Brown and the members of the Municipal Council for the courtesy and consideration shown the Department; also, to Judge Ralph C. Estes and his associate, George L. Connors; the Clerk of Court, Edwin F. Thayer, who have so willingly aided me in the Police work during the past year. I wish to thank Edmund H. Gingras, Inspector of Afotor Vehicles, and his department, who have been ready and willing at all times to cooperate with the Department. Respectfully, Frederick 11. Blanck, Chief of Police. ANNUAL REPORT 113 Report of City Forester Attleboro, Mass. December 31, 1936 To His Honor the Mayor & Municipal Council . Gentlemen I herewith submit my annual report as City Forester for the year ending December 31, 1936. Gypsy-moth eggs were creosoted in the residental section by the regular crew and in the country by the W. P. A. men. A large number of wild cherry trees were cut and burned which helps in the control of the tent caterpillar this work was also done by W. P. A. men. Elm trees were sprayed to protect them against ravages of canker worm and elm leaf bettle. There was also spraying done to prevent spread of gypsy moth. The storm that occurred in July caused a large amount of extra work by uprooting trees and breaking branches which were taken care of. A large amount of dead wood was removed from the trees. I again recommend that a large spray pump be purchased for use in the For- estry Department. Respectfully submitted, \\'m. E. 8. Smith, City Forester. 114 ANNUAL REPORT Board of Public Welfare February 5th, 1937 To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council, City of Attleboro, Massachusetts: In compliance with the City Ordinance, the Board of Public Welfare here- with respectfully submits the annual report for the fiscal year ending December 31st, 1936. The total number of individuals aided during the year was 2,843 representing 663 families or cases, at a gross expense for all divisions of $172,430.21. Against this amount there was billed to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts $36,459.41 for the case of persons having no legal settlement and $8,414.04 was charged to other cities and towns for the support of persons residing here and settled else- where. These credits of $44,873.45 bring the net direct cost of the Department for the year to $127,556.76 or $5.61 per capita based on the 1935 census. The largest case load was attained during the month of March when it reached 311 and the lowest during the first week in November when 182 cases were being aided. The Department was always in close touch with the WPA office with a result that a large number of cases were taken off our rolls. It was possible during the year to send about 100 boys to CCC Camp. In most cases boys representing f&milies on the Welfare were chosen and in this way the aid given to these families was lessened. During the month of September the law relative to Old Age Assistance was reduced from 70 to 65. Persons who were on our Ouside Relief rolls were im- mediately placed on Old Age Assistance and this particular division began to increase so that at the end of the year we had a total of 291 persons receiving Old Age Assistance with a weekly payroll of approximately $1,907.13. Aid rendered up to $30.00 a month for a single individual reimbursement is had of 3/6 from the Federal Government and 2/6 from the State of Massachusetts so that all the City is required to expend is 1/6 or $5.00. There are at the present time about 20 people on Outside Relief who can not be considered eligible for Old Age Assistance as they are not American citizens. Expenditures for the City Infirmary were $5,785.16. The average number of inmates throughout the year was 18, The weekly cost of maintaining each inmate, including the matron and helper was $6.16. It must be remembered that the majority of the inmates are sickly or bed-ridden and that there should be one paid attendant for every 8 inmates and that this is entirely handled by the Matron which speaks well for her ability to handle and operate the City Infirmary at a minimum expense. The operating expense for the City Infirmary, although averaging almost a full capacity for the entire year, has been reduced $902.36 under last year’s figures. A detailed statement of receipts and expenditures for the year of the Public Welfare Department is attached. Alfred H. Patterson Henry E. \\ right Charles A. Bowen ANNUAL REPORT 115 FINANCIAL REPORT—1936 Salaries—Almoner, 3 Clerks, 2 Visitors $ 6,687.00 Administration—Other Expenses 3, 1 50 . 00 City Infirmary 6,067.90 Mothers’ Aid 14,248.00 Outside Relief 100,735.97 Old Age Assistance 44,135.50 Total Appropriations 175,024 . 37 Total Expenditures 172,430.21 Unexpended Balance S 2,594.16 DETAIL OF APPROPRIATIONS Administration—Salaries Almoner 1,800.00 Chief Clerk 1,000.00 2nd Clerk 942 . 00 3rd Clerk 800.00 Visitor 1st — 1 ,308 . 00 Visitor—2nd 837.00 Total Appropriation 6,687.00 otal T Expenditures 6,687 . 00 Balance .00 Administration—Other Expenses Appropriation 2,650.00 Additional Appr. Nov. 9, 1936 500.00 Total Appropriation 3,150.00 Total Expenditures 3,150.00 Balance ? .00 City Infirmary Appropriation 5, 500 . 00 Transferred from Old Age Account Dec. 1, 1936 500.00 Refunds 71.02 Total Appropriation 6,071 .02 Total Expenditures 5,785 . 16 Balance 285.86 City Infirmary—Salaries Superintendent 900 . 00 Laborer 500.00 Total Appropriation 1 , 400 . 00 Total Expenditures 1 ,400 . 00 Balance .00 116 ANNUAL REPORT Mothers’ Aid Appropriation $ 12,200.00 Additional Appr. Nov. 17, 1936 1,500.00 Transferred fi-om Outside Relief Acc’t, Dec. 16, 1936 . 500 . 00 Refunds 48.00 Total Appropriation 14,248 . 00 Total Expenditures 13,845 . 16 Balance 402.84 Old Age Assistance Appropriation 34,500 . 00 Additional Appr. Oct. 6, 1936 10,000/00 Refunds 135.50 44,635.50 Transferred to City Infirmary Account Dec. 1, 1936 . . . 500 . 00 Total Appropriation 44,135.50 Total Expenditures 43,082 . 08 Balance 1,053.42 Outside Relief Appropriation 1 00,000 . 00 Reftinds 1,275.27 101,275.27 Transferred to Mothers’ Aid Account Dec. 16, 1936. . 500.00 Total Appropriation 101,775.27 Total Expenditures 99,880.81 Balance 894.46 DETAIL OF EXPENDITURES Administration—Other Expenses Rent 420 . 00 Light 22.80 Phone 107.20 Office Supplies 585 . 68 Auto Allowance (Almoner and Visitor) 645.00 Transportation (Outside Relief) 1,369 . 32 Total Expended 3,150.00 ANNUAL REPORT 117 City Infirmary Medical 212.43 Food SupJ)lies 3,787.33 Clothing 380.52 Fuel : 359.90 Light 115.34 Phone 45.59 Other House Maint. and Oper 690.32 Hay and Grain 9.47 Outbldgs. Maint. and Oper 83.26 Transportation 1.00 Burials 100.00 Total Expended 5,785 . 16 Mothers’ Aid Weekly Cash 12,178.89 Supplies 784 . 83 Medical 252.94 Rent 628.50 Total Expended 13,845 . 16 Outside Relief Weekly Cash 2,500 . 68 Clothing 4,224.66 Fuel 13,661.62 Rent, Board and Care 63,659 . 03 Medical 9,082.26 Towns, Cities and Institutions 6,634.56 Burials 118.00 Total Expended 99,880.81 Old Age Assistance Weekly Cash 41,263 . 51 Medical 537.32 Towns, Cities and Institutions 386.00 Clothing 18.26 Fuel 428.80 Burials 434.01 Transportation 14.18 Total Expended 43,082.08 DETAIL OF APPROPRIATIONS MADE IN 1936 IN PAYMENT OF 1935 BILLS Outside Relief Appropriations July 7, 1936 365.37 Expended 365 . 37 Balance .00 —— 118 ANNUAL REPORT Old Age Assistance Appropriation July 7, 1936 18.88 • Expended 18.88 Balance .00 Administration Appropriation July 7, 1936 4.40 Expended 4.40 Balance .00 City Infirmary Appropriation July 7, 1936 68.71 Expended 68.71 Balance .00 Bills Receivable Committed 1936 Cities and Towns 8,414.04 State 36,459.41 TOTAL 44,873.45 Collected from Cities and Towns 5,576.17 State 34,880.20 TOTAL 40,456.37 Additional Receipts from State and Cities and Towns for Bills Committed in Previous Years 5,175.98 Outstanding Bills December 31, 1936 4,417.08 Total Number of Cases in 1936 .. . 633 Individuals 2843 CAUSES OF DEPENDENCY Unemployment 231 Insufficient Income 65 Desertion, Non-Support 3 Widows 15 Old Age 291 Cripples 5 Chronic Illness 5 Sickness 18 633 : ANNUAL REPORT 119 Report of Park Commissioners To the Board of Park Commissioners, Gentlemen As Superintendent of the Park Department, I herewith submit my twelfth annual report for the year ending December 31, 1936. This year we regraded two pieces of land next to the new area that was finished in 1935. This work required 400 yards of loam, 1000 lbs. of lime, 600 lbs. fertilizer, and 200 lbs. of lawn seed, making that whole area into a beautiful lawn. After we got through with this work we started on the undeveloped piece of ground surrounding the proposed site for the new Zoo building, which is now almost completed; erected in memory of Harford A. Capron, who so generously gave of his Estate to the Park for permanent improvements. Trees had to be cut down, stumps pulled out, trees trimmed, and walks changed over to approach and leave the building. I recommend that a new building of same brick construction be erected to house the bear, lynx, raccoons, and foxes. This building, retaining walls, new diamond fence in Deer yard facing Zoo building, stone or cement steps approaching and leading to the rear of the Zoo building, could be done at an estimated cost of S3,000.00, including finishing of grading, seeding, and planting. Due to the drought of 1936, we had to do a lot of extra watering in the Park and on the Common, with 18,000 plants and shrubs covering several acres, it takes a lot of time, besides hoeing and keeping weeds out. Twenty acres of lawn to cut every week in the Summer, walks and drives to keep clean, shelter house and toilets to clean daily, ballfield ready to play on every day in the week, four tennis courts to keep in shape for players, playground, swimming-pool, and bathing house to keep clean, animals kept clean and fed daily, 7 days in the week; in fact, more to do and care for than the most of the citizens realize. Swimming-pool and playground were well patronized and appreciated by the children during the 7 weeks of supervision, June 29 to August 15, when you realize that the average daily attendance of the different playground activities at the end of the seven weeks totalled 15,000. This work and playground supervision benefits the children of Attleboro much more than the average citizen conceives. In conclusion, I wish to thank the Park Commissioners for their cooperation and support at all times, the also Supervisors for their interest in the health Respectfully submitted, J. E. Anderson, Park Superintendent. CAPRON PLAYGROUND REPORT— 1936 To the Commissioners: It is always a pleasure to report on the activities carried on for the children at Capron Park Playground during the Summer months, for there are few more satisfying experiences than bringing happiness to children. And in its ability to do the latter, Attleboro had need to be proud of Capron Park. Though the budget has been greatly reduced, resulting in a shortened season and decided shortage of ecjuipment a full program has been carried on by changing the type of — 120 ANNUAL REPORT activities. For instance, there has been much less time given to handicraft, especially the more expensive kinds and more time given supervised play in the grove with the apparatus there, and more supervised periods in the Hunton Pool. A brief outline of the work follows. Attendance—Estimated. Boys—A. M 3342 Boys P. M Boys pool—A. M 664 Boys pool P. M Girls—A. M 1885 Girls—P. M Girls Pool—A. M 613 Girls pool—P. M Totals—Boys—A. M.-P. M.—8522 Girls—A. M.-P. M.—6225 Boys Pool—A. M.-P. M.—2824 Curls Pool—A. M.-P. M.—3503 There were 24 fair days out of the 35 during the season. Baseball—2 leagues. Junior 12 and 13 year players; Senior, 14 and 15 year players—135 boys took part, and games were played every day,s ometimes two a day. The younger boys also had a series among themselves. Results of the Junior league: Cardinals 5-1—834 Shamrocks 3-3—500 Monarchs 3-3—500 Tigers 1-5—167 Results of the Senior league: South End 5-0—1000 Cubs 5-0—1000 South hind 3-3— 500 Bengal Tigers 1-3— 250 All-Stars 1-4— 200 Tennis—During the seven weeks of the season a total of 366 players signed up at the shelter house for hour reservations on the courts. All vacant hours were always taken, and the courts were in continuous use until dark. A Junior tennis team played three out-of-town matches, and a Senior team took part in six matches. The City championship tournaments resulted in Richard Thom- son being crowned Attleboro Singles champion, and Thomson and Arthur Payette winning the doubles titles. Twenty-eight players entered the singles tournament, and twelve teams, the doubles. A championship tournament for women was announced but failed to create any enthusiasm, there being but three entries. Sixteen girls entered the Junior girls singles tournament, and Bernice Radnor was the winner. The boys junior tournament was not completed. Swimming— 14 Learn to Swim classes were conducted with an average attendance of 35 boys and girls. Eighty-two were taught to swim, and about half of this number were awarded Red Cross Beginners badges. About two hundred children received instruction. Horseshoes—Two tournaments were held, Ara Maksoodian winning the Junior event for boys under fifteen, and Richard CJaupin taking the senior honors for those fifteen-sixteen and seventeen years of age. The courts were in use continually during the entire season. In connection with this great sport I would like to recommend that official, clay courts be installed at the park. Other Activities—Football fundamentals for the high school boys—Soccer football—Handball—Quoits—Basketball—Hikes—Volley ball—Tether ball Soft ball—water carnival—Paddle tennis—Shuffleboard—Dominoes—Chess Checkers—Story hour—Apparatus work—weekly weenie roast—Mass games — ANNUAL REPORT 121 Quiet games—Sewing—Embroidery— Leather craft — Knitting — Basketry Needlework—Soap carving—Block printing—Scrap books—Sand craft—Play- ground leaders council—Fist-Aid. The Hunton pool was under continuous supervision every minute that it was open. The morning period from ten to eleven o’clock was in charge of the girls supervisor while the director ran the baseball program. In the afternoon the time was divided, the girls taking the period from two to three o’clock, and the boys from three to four. The improvement in the youngsters using the pool is easily noticeable, a matter of many years careful training in regard to pool rules. In our humble opinion Hunton pool is one of the best conducted in the State, and also one of the cleanest and best kept. In closing we wish to thank the Park Commissioners for their splendid cooperation at all times. Especially do we thank John Anderson, Park Superin- tendent and his corp of efficient workers, for the manner in which they have cared for the Hunton pool, sometimes working late at night so that the children would not be deprived of its use during the day. Credit is also due the Jewelry Trade School for their kindness in providing medals for the field day events. Respectfully submitted. Miss Alma Hillman J. Ray Cooney Report of Dog Officer Attleboro, Mass. December 29, 1936 To the Honorable Mayor and Municipal Council: I herewith submit to you my annual report as Dog Officer for the year 1935. During the last year I have traveled 4345 miles as Dog Officer and have occupied 1320 hours in that pursuit. I have been called upon to destroy 145 dogs, owners unknown, within the city limits. The City Clerk presented me with a list of 462 delinquent Dog Tax payers. I found it necessary to prosecute 5 owners, who failed to comply with the chapter relating to dogs. There are at present 1453 dogs licensed in the city exclusive of kennel licenses. Respectfully submitted, Peter J Cosgrove, Dog Officer 122 ANNUAL REPORT Report of Attleboro Public Library To the Trustees of the Attleboro Public Library, Joseph L. Sweet Memorial: A recent vigorous discussion on library work bore the title, The Menace of Mediocrity. It must be confessed that Mediocrity is a term too often applicable to libraries. Many persons even take it for granted that mediocrity is the norm for institutions where whatever is euphemistically called work, consists chiefly of doling out love stories to spinsters, and fairy tales to children. But such a stigma cannot be attached to any institution which, in addition to the romances and fairy tales, has distributed to the adults of the community, books on the social sciences alone that represent a number more than one-third the population of the city. The demand for literature and the fine arts comes next in rank, and those in natural science and the useful arts are equivalent to about one-eighth of a mile in running feet. Nor is an institution stagnant when alert and generous citizens provide the stimulation of gifts of money, books, sub- scriptions to periodicals, equipment and flowers. A statistical outline of the work of the library is given at the end of this report, but certain items require interpretation. Although it has always been a policy to safeguard the physical upkeep of the building, the needs of the past year required that a major portion of the budget be given over to repairs and to the installation of long needed equipment. The roof which had leaked for several years despite frequent repairs had to' be com- pletely resurfaced, and weather stripping was attached to all the large windows in the effort to conserve fuel and decrease drafts. During the summer a radical rearrangment of the book collection was made to permit more convenient housing of all the books in the fine arts and in tech- nology. Free standing steel stacks were placed in the east reference room, and special provision made for portfolios and rare books. The grouping of these most used collections in one room under the supervision of Miss Segrid Lindbeck has resulted in greater usefulness of this specialized material. The space formerly used to store the art collection was given over to genealogy and New England history. A new vertical file, presented by Mrs. Harold E. Sweet in memory of her uncle Henry Lincoln Hayward, provides adequate storage for vital records, family papers, deeds, wills and lineage lists which have been accumulating through the courtesy of the Library Committee of the D. A. R. The crowded condition of the magazine storage room was somewhat relieved by the installation in the basement of stacks to hold files of Reports of the General Court. Physical changes and improvement are meaningless, however, unless there is a corresponding improvement in the prime functions of the library—the furnishing of information, and recreation by means of the printed word. During 1936, 2925 books were added to the collection making a total of 41,244 volumes in the library on December 31. The net gain in book stock over 1935 is only 1039 volumes, for 1,892 books were worn out or withdrawn ANNUAL REPORT 123 because of contagious disease. This net gain is absorbed in 3 days circulation. For some years the collection has been unable to even partially cope with the demands upon it by these to whom books and print supply not only recreation and mental stimulation, but the tools of their work. A check of the needs of the community shows the rather startling fS,ct that expenditure of approximately $10,000 annually for the next three years would be needed to take care of the replacement, with new editions, of antiquated technical and business books, of several hundred dilapidated standard titles in the children’s collection, and maintain an adequate file of periodical literature, and provide for more copies of continually-in-demand new titles. For several years the purchase plan has provided for spaced purchase of different classes of books, as a means of keeping obsolete material at a minimum. During 1936 the sections on history, and religion, and the foreign language collec- tion in French, German, and Italian received special attention. Six major items were added to the Reference collection; the final volume of the Dictionary of National Biography, the latest revision of the American Encyclopedia, volumes to complete the set of the Cambridge Mediaeval History; the 1930-33 Wilson Index to Essays and general literature, and Hutchinson’s Technical & Scientific Encyclopedia, the latter a gold mine of brief, reliable information and diagnosis of all branches of science and technology. For the use of persons whose eyesight does not permit the use of ordinary print, a Talking Book machine was purchased, and a subscription to the Reader’s Digest in Braille. Gains in book stock and use of the resources of the library are integral portions of the work; the personal and reference service unites the various phases. Assistance in verifying patents, translating of letters, the providing of help in machine design, supplying formulas for composition, and manufacture of plastic products, and the checking of bibliographic aids for students cannot be tabulated on the circulation sheet. Such work can only be measured in terms of skill with which it is performed and the performance demands individuals of every-increas- ing mental alertness. As a step toward inproving service rendered by the library staff, a study course on the use of books as tools is being carried on. Of prime importance in the maintaining of a high standard of work is a more just and consistent system of grading of staff members, with higher wage scales. If the Attleboro Library and therefore the community at large, is to profit by the intelligent performance of assigned duties and the ability to put constructive effort into envisioned improvements, adequate salaries must be paid. Otherwise we can no longer hold present workers nor attract recruits of higher calibre. If we are to bring back to the city recent graduates of library training who are well equipped by education and temperament to make real contributions, some financial rewards commensurate with ability must be provided. We are about to begin a new year. There is much to be done and there is faith that sufficient means will be found, not only to prevent the library service from disintegrating into mediocracy, but to enable it to reach out and become established as an indispensable factor in the cultural life of the community. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Lucile Palmer, Librarian. — — —.. 124 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT City of Attleboro Receipts Salaries (incl. Janitor) $11,753.00 Other Expenses 6, 950 . 00 Credits 70.00 $18,773.00 Disbursements Salaries (inch Janitor) $11,753.00 Other Expenses Books 3,072.69 Fuel 551.83 Light 973.02 Phone 55.75 Building 592.84 Bindery 655.38 Dodgeville 11.95 Hebron ville 63.30 South Attleboro. . . . 205.38 \^'ashington 57.44 Printing 23.21 Postage 49.12 Insurance 218.13 Trucking 36.76 Carfares 9.57 Incidentals 441.99 7,018.36 $18,771.36 Unexpended Balance $ 1.64 Trust Funds Receipts Balance Jan. 1, 1936 Checking Accounts Attleboro Trust Co. First National Bank $ 927.59 Income from investments Income securities sold , 6,302.14 . $ 7,229.73 Disbursements Payroll 176.86 / Building repairs .... 1,477.60 Books and papers . . 960.78 Bindery 5.28 Office supplies 23.37 Light 117.09 Fuel 121.75 Insurance 341.00 Incidentals 26.77 Building equipment 832.00 Auditing 76.76 Safe dept 22.00 Investment coun.. . 25.00 Treasurer’s Bond . . 25.00 $ 4,231.36 $ 2,998.37 —— —. ANNUAL REPORT 125 ANNUAL REPORT Public Library, Attleboro, Mass. Librariap’s Report to the Board of Library Trustees for the Year 1936 Volumes in Library Jan. 1, 1936 41,244 Additions Books purchased 2,568 Books donated 357 Magazines bound 29 Books rebound 1,001 Books worn out and withdrawn 1,892 Volume returned 1 Books repaired in library (June-Dee.) 1,221 New readers registered—Ad. 453 Juv. 265 718 Duplicates and replacements—Ad. 755 Juv. 458 1,213 Circulation—Central Number of books issued 79.,318 Number of days open for issue of books 299^ Average daily circulation 264 Largest daily circulation (February) 495 Smallest daily circulation (May) 41 Percentage of fiction circulated 71% Picture Collection 2,306 Talking book records 251 Receipts Fines on over-due books $679.56 Cards to non-residents 17.00 $696.56 CLASSIFIED REPORT ADDITIONS CIRCULATION Adult Child. Adult Child. Branches Reference works . 98 4 ooo . 17 1 265 168 Philosophy . 22 3 567 33 Dodgeville 3233 Religion . 24 8 273 204 Sociology . 109 27 1328 2228 Hebronville 6266 Philology (Language) . 11 180 1 Natural Science . 32 37 817 685 So. Attleboro 6888 Useful Arts . 118 19 2199 1059 Fine Arts . 431 40 2477 451 Washington 9424 Literature . 133 37 3057 1265 History . 86 33 922 779 Hospital 3908 Travel . 79 32 1893 940 Biography . 58 13 1602 686 Schools 6903 Pamphlets 559 11 Adult fiction . 771 54732 36622 Juvenile fiction 555 31299 I. L. L 81 (Inter Library Loan) Foreign books . 98 207 Central 79318 Current periodicals . . 4114 858 Bound periodicals . . ! 18 11 Total .2105 820 2925 75273 40667 115940 Elizabeth Lucile Palmer, Librarian. : ]26 ANNUAL REPORT Sealer of Weights and Measures April 26, 1937. Attlebro, Mass. To the Honorable Mayor and Municipal Council, Attleboro, Mass., Gentlemen I hereby submit the annual report of the Weights and Measures Department for the year ending December 31, 1936. Not Con- Adjusted Sealed Sealed demned Total Scales Over 5,000 3 8 11 Under 5,000 10 69 1 1 81 Counter 5 43 3 51 Beam 1 6 7 Spring 1 15 2 18 Computing 20 85 3 108 Personal 4 11 15 Prescription 5 5 Weights Avoirdupois 12 364 376 Apothecary 130 130 Troy 19 262 9 290 Pumps Gasoline 3 46 12 1 62 Gasoline Met 47 132 179 Oil 1 21 1 23 Quantity Stop 30 364 394 Capacity Measures Liquid 76 76 Yard Sticks 33 33 156 1670 20 13 1859 Trial weighing and measurements of commodities put up for sale included Bread, Butter, Coal in paper bags, Coal in transit. Flour, Grain, Fruits, Vegetables, Meats and Provisions. Commodities of food and fuel were checked at various times for city depart- ments. With the co-operation of State Department all local Tank Truck meters were tested and sealed with state 100 Gallon testing apparatus. Sealing fees collected and turned over to Treasurer $265.34 Pedlars licenses—local, 17 @ $5.50 each 93.50 Pedlars licenses—Special City, 12 @ $27.00 each 324.00 Respectfully submitted, Daniel O’Connell. ANNUAL REPORT 127 Report of Electrical Inspector To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council: I herewith submit my report of the activities of the Wire Inspection Depart- ment for the year ending December 31st, 1936. (To Electricians) (To A.S. & E. CO.) Applica- Inspec- Re-Inspec- tions Permits tions tions Total January 87 87 116 61 177 February 107 107 145 66 211 March 143 143 191 96 287 April 153 153 204 106 310 May 123 123 164 125 289 June 109 109 145 159 304 July 117 117 156 121 277 August 97 97 129 103 232 September 135 135 180 165 345 October 165 165 220 144 364 November 168 168 224 118 342 December 128 128 171 120 291 1532 1532 2045 1384 3429 I wish to direct your attention to the above figures, calling your particular attention to the number of permits as issued to the electricians and contractors. These include permits for new work, alterations and repairs. This is the largest number of permits issued during the existence of this department. The records of these jobs must be kept accurate and with much detail to be of any use. This work takes considerable time and I therefore request that some provision be made for the employment of a part time clerk to keep these records up to date. With the present day trend of everyone using more and more electrical devices and appliances it has become necessary that more attention be given to the work in the field. The Wire Inspection automobile is now in its sixth year of use and has reached the stage where it is not very reliable. Working parts of this machine are con- tinually wearing out and have to be replaced at a much higher cost because of the age of the machine. This does not seem to be in the line of good economy and I, therefore, request that something be done this coming year toward the replace ment of this car. Recommendations Office Expenses S200 . 00 Auto Maintenance 125.00 $325.00 At this time, I wish to thank His Honor, the Mayor, the Municipal Council and all officials and citizens for their courtesy and aid extended by them to this office during the past year of 1936. Respectfully submitted, William S. King, Electrical Inspector. 128 ANNUAL REPORT Fire Department MAYOR n. \\'insIow Brown COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FIRE DEPARTMENT David Lyon, Chairman Earle Swift Francis Manchester BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS William E. Sweeney, Chairman Chief Fred A. Clark, Clerk Craig C. Pope Asst. Chief Leonard Gould PERMANENT MEN Located at South Main Street Station Chief Fred A. Clark 22 Hayward St. Asst. Chief Leonard Gould 88 Forest St. Captain Hiram R. Packard 8 Hope St. Lieutenant Joseph O. Mowry 5 Second St. Lieutenant Herbert E. Knight 15 Angell St. Frank E. Barney 681 Park St. Charles E. Barrett 1 Parker St. Francis J. Barrett 22 Foley Street Harold Cassidy North Ave. William A. Demers 4la Holman St. Clifford A. Dieterle 496 Newport Ave. Charles I. Gay 155 Park St. Peter Godfrey 116 Wilmarth St. Herman F. Gorman 706 So. Main St. Leo A. Greve 248 So. Main St. James W. Hatfield 1 Mulberry St. John J. McGilvray 16 Martin St. Harry E. Morris 94 Cumberland Ave. Edward M. Paton 174 Pleasant St. Harold T. Powers 56 Carpenter St. William E. Riley 96 Park St. John Stafford 48 Oakridge Ave. William A. A^'heaton 66 Emory St. . ANNUAL REPORT 129 Located at Union Street Captain Bert E. Riley t . 21 Bicknell St, Lieutenant Herbert E. Brown 9 Franklin St. Lieutenant William F. Ahern 567 Thacher St. Joseph I. Claflin 24 West St. Joseph W. Hearn 53 Thacher St. Ralph L. Hopkinson 6 Benefit St. Nelson B. Lees 61 Adamsdale Ave. Delphis J. B, Paradis 35 Baker St. Herbert C, Parker 163 North Ave. Charles E. Stewart 240^ So. Main St. Herman M. Thurber 38 Park St. Located at South Attleboro Station Captain Roy M. Churchill. . 1536 West St. Lieutenant Albert N. Knight 77 Peck St. Albert W. Andrews 12 Olive St. Henry E, Charon 46 Hodges St. Manuel Duigmedgian 105 Parker St. Thomas R. Leedham Curtis Ave. Frederick W. S. Moore 54 Brownell St. William J, Lees 31 Adamsdale Ave. Joseph A. Smith 561 \A ashington St. Located at Hebronville Station Herbert E. Peets 32 Hebron Ave. 130 ANNUAL REPORT Report of Board of Fire Engineers To His Honor, the Mayor and Municipal Council: We have the honor of submitting the annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 20, 1936, together with such recommendations as we think necessary for increasing the efficiency of the department. Organization The Department consists of: 4 Engineers—2 Permanent, 2 Call 42 Officers and men—Permanent Fire Station and Apparatus Central Fire Station, South Main Street, Station No. 1 2 Ahrens-Fox Triple Combinations 1 Ahrens-Fox City Service Ladder Truck 1 Chief’s Car 1 Asst. Chief’s Car 1 Supply Car Union Street Station, Station No. 2 1 Ahrens-Fox Triple Combination 1 Seagrave Tractor Drawn 75 foot Aerial Ladder Truck South Attleboro Station, Newport Avenue, Station No. 4 1 Ahrens-Fox Triple Combination 1 Seagrave City Service Ladder Truck 1 Kelley-Springfield Combination Hose and Chemical Hebronville Station, South Main Street, Station No. 5 1 Federal Combination Hose and Chemical APPARATUS 4 Ahrens-Fox Triple Combinations 2 Hose and Chemical Trucks 3 Ladder Trucks 1 Chief’s Car 1 Asst. Chief’s Car 1 Supply Car The Department, including all companies, has laid 48,700 feet of hose, raised 2960 feet of ladders, used 183 gallons of chemicals, 24 gallons of foam, 12 pyrenes, 399 water cans and the booster pumps 114 times. ANNUAL REPORT 131 The Department has responded to the following alarms: Alarms from boxes 64 Still alarms 366 Assembly 2 Total 432 Classification Ash bin 3 Automatic sprinkler 1 Automobile 20 Brush 163 Building 61 Chimney 34 Dump 18 Electric sign 1 False 3 Fence 1 Flooding ice 3 Freight car 3 Gain entrance 9 Gasoline 2 Inhalator 2 Lacquer in street 1 No fire 28 Oil burner 11 Overheated furnace 3 Rescue animal 7 Rescue person 2 Rope in flag pole 1 Sawdust 2 Sleepers 5 Syphon and pumping cellars 45 Telegraph pole 2 Tree 1 Total 432 We have not been out of the city this year. FIRE LOSS Value of buildings at risk 532,975.00 Value of contents at risk 1,101,950.00 $1,634,925.00 Insurance on buildings $ 600,100.00 Insurance on contents 1, 09b, 550 . 00 1,696,650.00 Loss on buildings $ 16,417.07 Loss on contents 10,507.45 26,924.52 Insurance paid on buildings $ 16,367.07 Insurance paid on contents 10,222.45 26,589 . 52 Loss not covered by insurance $ 335.00 LEARN THE LOCATION OF YOUR NEAREST FIRE ALARM BOX 132 ANNUAL REPORT IMPROVEMENTS The only improvement during the year was the installation of booster brakes on Engines, one, two and four, and Ladder three. RECOMMENDATIONS We again recommend the installation of a new heating plant in the South Main Street station. Also the purchase of a 500 gallon pump for South Attleboro, The piece now in use is obsolete and should be replaced. The purchase of 1000 feet of new hose. We also recommend that new wheels, steel, be placed on Engine four at South Attleboro. This piece of apparatus was put in commission in 1918. It has wooden wheels which are going to pieces and should be replaced before causing a serious accident. ^^'^e also recommend four more men, two for South Attleboro. This section of the City has been short of men for several years, especially as the two men pen- sioned from that section were not replaced by the City Council. We recommend that the salary of the Chief and Assistant Chief be restored to the 1932 scale. ESTIMATED EXPENSES Heating plant $1,062.00 500 gallon pump . . 6.400.00 1000 feet hose 1.150.00 New wheels 450.00 4 men 5.042.00 Restoration of pay 800.00 $8,904.00 1920— 1921— 1922— 1925— 1926— 1927— HOSE 1934— The department has on hand 1500 feet of one and one-half inch hose. Two and one-half inch hose on hand and the year it was purchased. 1916— 150 feet 1918— 150 feet 1919— 50 feet 350 feet 250 feet 500 feet 1923—1050 feet 1924—1400 feet 950 feet 450 feet 800 feet 1928—1450 feet 1929—1500 feet 1930—1450 feet 1931—1350 feet 1932—1050 feet 1933—1000 feet 500 feet 1935— 600 feet 1936— 850 feet Total 15,850 feet ANNUAL REPORT 133 APPRECIATION V^'e wish at this time to thank His Honor the Mayor, the Municipal Council, the Committee on Fire Department, and the Police Department for their assist- ance. And to the officers and men for the able manner in which they performed their duties. We wish to thank Dr. Kent for his attendance and services rendered to our men injured at fires. Respectfully submitted. Board of Fire Engineers. William E. Sweeney, Chairman Chief Fred A. Clark Asst. Chief Leonard Gould • Craig C. Pope EXPENSES Maintenance of equipment S 5,750.00 Other expenses 2,860 . 00 Salaries 81,128.75 $89,738 . 75 134 ANNUAL REPORT Superintendent of Fire Alarm To the Board of Fire Engineers, Attleboro Fire Department, Gentlemen: I herewith submit my annual report as Superintendent of Fire Alarm for the year ending December 31st, 1936. The Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph System is in use and is in very good working order. The equipment which makes up the system is listed below. One steam whistle and equipment Pumping Station, South Attleboro One air whistle with compressed air equipment Central Station One Excelsior Time and Date Stamp Central Station One Excelsior Punch Register Central Station One Peerless Take Up Reel Central Station One Indicator Central Station Two Tower Bell Strikers (Spare) Union St. Station Two Indicators (1 Spare) Union St. Station One Excelsior Punch Register Union St. Station One Tower Bell and Striker South Attleboro Station One Indicator So. Attleboro Station One Excelsior Punch Register So. Attleboro Station One Tower Bell Striker Ilebronville Church One Indicator Ilebronville Station There are 13 tappers and gongs located in the residences of the members of the department and 4 located in the N. E. Telephone Office, Police Station, Water Works Barn and the office of the Superintendent of Public ^^'orks. There are 118 fire alarm boxes connected to the system, 1 12 of these are street boxes and 6 are owned by the following concerns: Box No. 31 North Avenue Interstate Street Railway Co. Box No. 851 46 Pine Street Bay State Optical Co. Box No. 652 53 Falmouth Street W & R Jewelry Co., Inc. Box No. 751 56 Starkey Avenue Re-enforced Paper Co. Box No. 515 57 Mechanic Street The C. L. Watson Co. Box 554 32 Olive Street The Larson Tool and Stamping Co. The Fire Alarm Headquarters is located in the Union Street Fire Station and consists of the following: One twelve circuit storage battery switchboard One twelve circuit protector board One ten circuit repeater ANNUAL REPORT 135 255 Cells of storage battery One 1 K\V Generator Set (Spare) One 1 1 KW Generator Set (Gasoline driven) (Spare) One Excelsior Punch Register Twelve Low Rate Rectifiers Two High Rate Rectifiers Twelve Super Relays One Peerless Take Up Reel One 6 circuit storage battery switchboard (Storage) One 6 circuit protector board (Storage) RECOMMENDATrONS We wish, at this time, to call your attention to the total number of fire alarm boxes in our system. In comparisen with cities of a similar size and population, this city is far behind in the matter of boxes. We have section upon section where there are no boxes at all, the residents in the districts relying totally on telephone to transmit an alarm of fire, which is not a very reliable means in time of storm. If a telephone line is down, it usually remains so until the following day where, on the other hand, the minute the fire alarm line is broken, a signal is given at once and the trouble has to be cleared just as soon as possible. In many of the areas where there are no boxes, there are thousands of dollars worth of property and we think that these owners and taxpayers should be given some thought. Only recently, there occurred adisasterous fire in the south end of the city and it was necessary for the person discovering the fire to travel over one-half mile to reach a fire alarm box to send in the alai-m. d’his location is listed in the attached sheet, showing the approximate cost of the box, necessary attachments, cross arms and line wire to install boxes in the above mentioned areas. In the case of an accident, such as a car smashing a box on a pole or the box being burned out through a cross with high tension wires, this department does not even own a spare fire alarm box that could be placed in service to take the. place of the one damaged. A nearby city of our own size has, at least, three boxes on hand at all times for use in such emergencies. Fire protection is adequate only when there is proper fire alarm box distribu- tion. Inadequate box distribution contributes directly to delayed alarms and this delay contributes more than any other single factor to the annual fire loss. A fully manned and equipped fire department is of not much use to the citizens of a city if they have not got the means of transmitting an alarm of fire to the department as soon as the fire is discovered. The fire alarm system, with its apparatus and boxes, is in reality the nerve system of the department. The days of conflagration are by no means past, for each year one or more holocausts occur, striking in the most unexpected manner. Analyzing the Underwriters’ Classification of the Fire Defenses of more than 100 cities, it is found that “Fire .Alarm” is the most deficient of any of these defenses, except possibly “Structural C’onditions,” for the correction of which it is obviously difficult to make a place in a city budget. d"he Pdre Alarm System is essentially an emergency signalling system, having the safety of life and property dependent upon its successful operation. The fire alarm box is that element of the system with which the public comes in contact and which affords the only available means for the transmission of alarms directly to the fire-fighting forces. It is, therefore, the basic element of municipal fire alarm protection. 1361 ANNUAL REPORT FIRE ALARM BOXES AS RECOMMENDED FOR THE YEAR 1937 GEORGE STREET (Half way between Park and Maple Sts.) Fire Alarm Box $135.00 11 Poles @ $1.25 Per for Cross Arm and Hardware 13.75 2 Mile wire. 26.00 $174.75 LINCOLN AVE. and BLACKBURN ROAD 1 Fire Alarm Box 135.00 6 Poles @ $1.25 Per 7.50 I Mile wire 26.00 168.50 BISHOP and PIKE AVENUE 1 Fire Alarm Box 135.00 44 Poles @ $1.25 Per 55.00 U .Miles wire 78.00 268.00 PLEASANT STREET (Beyond Richardson Ave.) 1 Fire Alarm Box 135.00 22 Poles @ $1.25 Per 27.50 1 Mile wire 52.00 214.50 CUMBERLAND AVENF^E (Half way between Newport Ave. and V ashington St.) 1 Fire Alarm Box 135.00 15 Poles (5), $1.25 Per 18.75 i Mile wire 26.00 179.75 NE^^ PORT and RANDOLPH AVENUES 1 Fire Alarm Box 135.00 38 Poles @ $1 .25 Per 47.50 1| Miles wire 78.00 260.50 DEANTOWN ROAD and CLIFTON STREETS 1 Fire Alarm Box 135.00 30 Poles $1.25 Per 37.50 1^ Miles wire 78.00 250.50 COUNTY and READ STREETS 1 Fire Alarm Box 135.00 54 Poles $1.25 Per 67.50 3 Miles wire 156.00 358.50 WEST STREET, front of Farmer’s School 1 Fire Alarm Box (Existing line passing) 135.00 135.00 PARK STREET (Near House No. 1114) 1 Fire Alarm Box (Existing line passing) 135.00 135.00 PALM and LINDEN STREETS 1 Fire Alarm Box (Existing line passing) 135.00 135.00 Note; There is an additional expense at the pole where the Box is mounted of $1.70 for one insulating joint and about $1.50 for 1/2 inch conduit. The average pole needs about two ten foot lengths of conduit. ANNUAL REPORT 137 This department trusts that some consideration may be given this year to the fire alarm box question and an appropriation be made to cover the cost and in- stallation of the boxes listed on the attached sheet. A few years ago, there was started a program of adding at least six new boxes every year to the system. This plan worked out fine until the beginning of the depression and then it came to a sudden halt as funds were not then available. No additional boxes have been installed since. » I also wish to request that a sum necessary to cover the purchase of and install one power winch on the present fire alarm maintenance truck which was originally designed to accommodate this valuable piece of machinery. The general line of work in the outside maintenance of this department can be carried on in a much more efficient and proper manner with the aid of the winch. At the present time, if we are installing a section of underground cable, it is necessary for us to do the pulling of the cable by attaching the pulling wire to the truck directly thereby having the wire stretched out on the surface of the highway. This method is certainly not a safe or proper way to do this kind of work and would not be thought of by any of the utility companies. Cable of the type used for the transmission of fire alarms has to be pulled in to the ducts with a very slow and steady pull so as not to cause damage to the lead sheath on the outside of the cable. It is impossible to do with the truck because the operator cannot throttle the machine down enough. 1500 feet of 10 conductor number 14 cable weighs approximately 1050 pounds, by these figures one may under- stand the extreme power needed to properly handle cable of the above descrip- tion. If one would stop to realize that we have almost four miles of underground cable in the south end of the city, this all being located in the middle of \\ ashing- ton Street, which is part of U. S. Highway Route number one and is one of the most heavily traveled ways in this part of New England. It is one of the most dangerous highways that we have to work on and when a job has to be done there it has to be done at once and as quickly as possible. We may be called at any time of the day or night to pull out and replace this main line cable which supplies protection to the whole of the south end. A very good example of other uses that this winch could be used to the advantage of all the city was during the high wind storm which at times reached hurricane proportions last summer. Along with placing our lines back in service, we could have worked with the Tree W arden and the kJighway Department and been of great help in opening up the streets that were rendered impassable by the large trees that were blown across the highways. We were all very fortunate that at this time no fires occurred in the Dodgeville-Hebronville section. The utility companies’ trucks working in this area were all equipped with winches and were able to do some fine work with very small crews. The job of taking down wire with the aid of a winch which is equipped with a so-called split-reel, which when set in motion, pulls the wire down from the cross arms and winds it into regular coils ready for use again. A very excellent idea of the comparison of working with the use of a winch and without may be had by the following: On one of our construction jobs a few years ago, it was necessary to us to handle eight wires, each one approximately a mile long. It took two of us one day and a half to haul this wire down and coil it by hand. The telephone truck accomplished the same job with twice the amount of wire in less than four hours. This truck being equipped with a winch of that type of which we are now asking for. Regarding the matter of a telephone in the residence of the Assistant Elec- trician, it is a matter of vital importance to all that a phone be placed in this location. If by any chance anything should go wrong with the s}'stem we have 13S ANNUAL REPORT to be notified at once. If the power supply fails, a warning bell and light come to life and we have to be on the job right away to comply with the requirements of the Underwriters in correcting the trouble. This alone really brings it down to the fact that it is either necessary to have an operator in this office 24 hours a day or phone in the home of the Assistant. I think that it is very evident that it is much less costly for the City to supply the phone in place of having to hire two more men for this department. The members of this department have been supplied with a phone for a long time and one of the two was alwa}"s ready to go on call and that has happened many times. Only lately, one morning around 1:30 A. M. a machine knocked over three poles and broke a hydrant off in front of the South Attleboro Fire Station. This accident cut off the fire station from all communications with the outside. I was called by the police and within 20 minutes was on the job and had the trouble cleared up so that n alarm from the south end could reach the station. If this had happened on my night off there would have been no way of reaching my assistant other than traveling to his home. This is an emergency department and certainly the loss of this phone would impair the efficiency of our duties. During the past year, the usual routine work has been carried on, such as construction, alterations and transfers. On all locations where boxes were in- volved, we endeavored to re-locate them on poles that sustained street lights so that the boxes would be easier to locate at night. The annual painting of our outside plant could not be accomplished during the past year because of the lack of help but in this coming year we hope to catch up on this work. The year 1936 brought much sorrow to this department in the passing of the former Superintendent of Fire Alarm, .Joseph H. Newcomb, who died on March 19th. He has been greatly missed by all whose daily duties brought them in contact with him. CHANGE IN PERSONNEL On September 14th, 1 successfully passed the examination as required by the Civil Service Commission and on August 11th was appointed Superintendent of Fire Alarm by His Honor, Mayor H. Winslow Brown. On August 20th, Frank N. Hoyle passed the competitive examination for the position of Assistant Electrician and was appointed by His Honor, Mayor 11. Winslow Brown, to that position in this department on November 12th. We have just completed the installation of new fire alarm batteries together with twelve low rate rectifiers, two high rate rectifiers and the necessary super- visory instruments to control them. This installation was done by my assistant and myself with no cost to the city other than regular maintenance, the city thereby saving the sum of several hundred dollars. This new equipment has brought our power supply system up on a level with the larger ami more up-to- date fire alarm offices in the State. This change will certainly be a big factor in keeping our power operating cost low. I respectfully request that in the near future some thought be given to the adjustment of the Superintendent’s salary which at the end of the year will be lower than the Assistant’s salary at the end of his probationary period. I re- quest that this salary be adjusted to the original rate of .11i2 190.00. This city is fortunate in being able to have the office of Superintendent of Fire Alarm and ANNUAL REPORT 139 Electrical Inspector consolidated under one expenditure for labor as in most other cities of the same size this necessitates the employment of two men with a separate expenditure for each. Listed below is the estimated cost of maintaining this department for the year 1937: Salary of Superintendent $1,875. 0-0 Salary of Assistant Electrician 1,724.50 Maintenance of Fire Alarm 1,500.00 Maintenance of Motor Equipment 250.00 Installation of W inch on Truck 650 . 00 New Fire Alarm Boxes 2,280.00 Other Expenses 253 . 00 $8,532 . 50 In conclusion, I wish to thank sincerely, the members of the Board of Fire Engineers for their advice and guidance in aiding me with the proper operation of this department and also to the officers and men of the Fire Department for their valuable assistance during the past year. Respectfully submitted, William S. King, Superintendent of Fire Alarm, Attleboro Fire Department. : 140 ANNUAL REPORT Report of Building Inspector January 1, 1937 To His Honor the Mayor and Municipal Council, Gentlemen Following is a report of the Building Inspector for the year 1936. A total of 240 permits were issued amounting to $229,511.00, divided as follows: One Family Dwellings 15 $ 54,225.00 Two Family Dwellings 1 6,100.00 Stores and Office Buildings 5 49.600.00 Zoo Capron Park 1 13.995.00 Dairy 1 4,000.00 Lunch Cart 1 1.150.00 Minor Buildings 36 7.605.00 Private Garages 26 5.920.00 Additions to Manufacturing Plants 7 42.600.00 Shingle 64 13.486.00 Alterations and Additions 83 30.830.00 Buildings Razed 7 247 $229,511.00 The total number of permits granted in 1935 was 163 amounting to $90,161.00^ this year shows a gain of 77 permits issued and a gain of $139,350.00. During the year I have made 192 inspections. Respectfully submitted, Fred A. Clark, Inspector of Buildings- : ANNUAL REPORT 141 Report of Board of Assessors To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council: Gentlemen The Board of Assessors respectfully submit the report of the Assessing Department for the year 1936. TABLE OF AGGREGATES Number of Persons assessed on Property 6,180 Number of Polls assessed 7,057 Value of Stock in Trade $ 503,670.00 Value of Machinery 2,143,935.00 Value of Live Stock 74,560 . 00 Value of Other Tangible Property 1,058,635.00 Total value of Personal Property 3,780,800.00 Total value of Real Estate 21,602,205.00 Total value of Buildings 15,491,150.00 Total value of Land 6,111, 055. 00 Total value of Real and Personal Property 25,383,005.00 Tax assessed on •Personal Estate 128,169.12 Tax assessed on Real Estate 732,314.75 Tax assessed on Polls 14,114.00 Total tax on all estates 874,597.87 1936 Tax Rate per thousand 33.90 Horses assessed 123 Cows assessed 806 Neat cattle assessed 171 Sheep assessed 31 Swine assessed 447 Houses assessed 3,982 Acres of land assessed 15,000 Fowl assessed 24,240 Value of fowl 17,860.00 RECAPITULATION 1936 Budget appropriations $1,085,948.96 1936 Appropriations previous to Budget 11,193.75 Appropriations voted since 1935 Rate 134,813.91 1935 Old Age Deficit 520.00 State Tax 39,400.00 State audit 52.58 142 ANNUAL REPORT Hospital and Home Care of Veterans 225.60 State Parks 429 . 06 County Tax 31,899.00 Tuberculosis Hospital 17,331.41 1936 Overlay 9,507.32 $1,331,321.59 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS Income Tax $ 52 ,948 . 49 Corporation Tax 31,822.64 Race Track Distribution 1,576.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 25,000.00 Licenses 16,437.00 Court Fines 3,000.00 Special Assessments 3,015 . 00 General Government 1,600.00 Health and Sanitation 1,200.00 Charities 35,000.00 Soldiers’ Benefits 137.00 Education 1,580.00 Libraries 670.00 Water Revenue 110,000. 00 Interest on Soldiers’ Bonus 417.00 Interest on Water and Taxes 10,000.00 State Owned Land 6.68 Cost of Water and Taxes . 2,500.00 Transfers from E & D to reduce Rate 25,000.00 Total estimated receipts $ 321,909.81 City, State and County Appropriations $1,331,321 .59 Estimated Receipts 321,909.81 $1,009,411.78 Available Funds 134,813.91 Net amount to be raised on Polls and Property $ 874,597.87 Above amount raised as follows: 7,057 Polls @ $ 2.00 $ 14,114.00 Valuation $25,383,005.00 @$33.90 860,483.87 $ 874,597.87 Betterment Taxes: Sewer assessment $ 349 . 84 Sidewalk assessment 433 . 69 Curbing assessment 1 ,075 . 97 V'ater Liens 1 ,322 . 79 $ 877,780.16 Motor Excise 36,906 64 Amount raised from all assessments $ 914,686.80 ANNUAL REPORT 143 MOTOR EXCISE Number of Cars assessed 6,453 Valuation of same $1,372,944.00 Tax on above 36,906.64 Average Valuation 208.20 Average Tax 5.83 There were 662 more cars registered than in 1935. Land of too small value to advertise for the sale of taxes: Number of parcels 309 Number of owners 106 Valuation of same $4085 Tax on above for 1936 $138.48 Treasurer’s Deed to City of Attleboro: Number of Parcels 589 Number of Owners 116 Valuation of same $10,255.00 Tax on above for 1936 347.64 Taxable Real Estate $21,602,205.00 Taxable Personal Estate 3,780,800 . 00 .• Non-Taxable Real Estate . . 4,133,045 . 00 Non-Taxable Personal Estate ; 1,848,365.00 Land of Small Value 4,085.00 Treasurer’s Deed to City 10,255 Changes made by Building Permits during 1936 in the center of city: Houses 26 Valuation $30,350.00 Other Buildings 46 Valuation 41,865.00 $72,215.00 Buildings torn down 5 Valuation 4,350 . 00 Gain in center of city $67,865.00 South Attleboro: Houses 20 Valuation $23,100 . 00 Other Buildings 17 Valuation 3,780.00 $26,880.00 Buildings torn down Valuation 7,250.00 Gain in South Attleboro $19,630.00 Total gain in valuation for the entire city by Permits $87,495.00 : 144 ANNUAL REPORT Report of City Solicitor To the Mayor and Municipal Council: The year 1936, as in the two previous years, has occasioned sufficient work for the office of City Solicitor to justify classifying the position as a full time one. Legislative hearings concerning the Wading River Control, the division of the City into wards and the charter changes to comply with the new ward divisions, have taken up long hours of study and work. All three bills have been held over to the 1937 Legislative session and hearings will again be held on these matters. The regrettable passing of our Mayor Frank R. Sweet in May also raised several questions which required considerable study. The Layne-Bowler contracts have been compromised in a manner most satisfactory to the City a d complete releases are to be exchanged. The cases of Delia Woods vs City of Attleboro and Tracy vs. City of Attleboro have been settled at a fair price for the City. Remaining to be tried are the cases of Lacombe vs. City of Attleboro and Johnson vs. City of Attleboro Three more releases were obtained on Newport Ave. taking and several cases were settled which arose out of the W. P. A. project along Newport Avenue in the Village of So. Attleboro. I believe that the position of City Solicitor should be made a full time one, with office space in City Hall, a suitable law library, and a substantial increase in salary. Henri G. Proulx, City Solicitor. . , Report of the City Collector FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 193G Balance Transferred Collected Transferred Balance Uncollected Committed from Total and Paid Total uncollected Jan. I. 1936 1936 Tax Titles Charge reasurer Abated T Credit Dec. 31,1936 1933 Poll 4.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 4. 1934 Polls, Personal, Real 6,391.33 6,391.33 5,697 . 94 651.11 Jl.OO 6,391 41.28 1935 Polls, Personal, Real 201,924.03 1.00 185.76 202,110.79 173,848.97 2,431.76 21,884.99 202 110 , , ,945.07 1936 Polls, Personal, Real 874,789.87 2,293.49 877,083.36 643,614.41 63,189.69 877,083 ,279.26 1933 Old Age Assist. Tax 8.00 8.00 1.00 7.00 8 , 1933 Motor Vehicle Excise. . . . 69.31 69.31 3.16 66.15 69.31 1934 Motor Vehicle Excise. . . . 617.73 617.73 184.51 433.22 617.73 1935 Motor Vehicle Excise. . . . 2,811.73 4.78 2,816.51 2,035 . 74 234.39 2,816.51 546.38 1936 Motor Vehicle Excise. . . . 36,335.26 179.49 36,514.75 31,022.82 2,205.47 36,514.75 ,286.46 1935 Curbing 107.21 107.21 *107.21 107.21 1936 Curbing 367.19 367.19 148.34 *147.51 367.19 71.34 1935 Apportioned Curbing. . . . 307.58 307.58 246.39 61.19 307.58 1936 Apportioned Curbing .... 828.35 828.35 557.66 828.35 270.69 1935 Apportioned Gran. Walk 138.28 138.28 127.26 11.02 138.28 1936 Apportioned Gran. Walk. 359.37 359.37 249.00 359.37 110.37 *52 1936 Granolithic Walk 897.82 897.82 399.52 . 73 897.82 445.57 1935 Sewer 13.28 13.28 *13.28 13.28 1935 Apportioned Sewer 207.80 207.80 199.80 8.00 207.80 1936 Apportioned Sewer 288.76 288.76 187.55 288.76 101.21 1935 Committed Interest 172.84 172.84 156.85 15.99 172.84 1936 Committed Interest 383.02 383.02 258.28 383.02 124.74 Apportioned Betterments Paid in advance 55.93 55.93 Interest 7,341.25 7,341.25 Costs 2,099.41 2,099.41 1930 Department1931 of Public Welfare 21,655.88 44,873.45 66,529.33 46,069.21 2,412.86 66,529.33 18,047.26 1932 29.00 Fishing1933 Permits—Orr’s Pond 29.00 29.00 29.00 Health Department , . 73 2,107.23 264 . 64 4,932.73 2,560.86 1934 . 2,773.71 2,159.02 4,932 Highway1935 40.05 31.42 71.47 41.31 71.47 30.16 Public1936 Property 1,408.90 1,918.00 3,326.90 1,682.50 3,326.90 1,644.40 2,890.06 344.20 School. 270 . 12 2,619.94 2,890.06 2,545.86 Soldiers’1930 Relief 267.54 986.08 1,253.62 1,253.62 1,253.62 1931 Pipe1932and Labor 1933 78.27 78.27 1934 78.27 78.27 1935 11.56 11.56 11.56 11.56 1936 57.41 57.41 57.41 57.41 58.44 58.44 5.08 58.44 53.36 181.23 181.23 95.80 13.98 181.23 71.45 387.33 .50 387.83 279.19 2.60 48.92 387.83 57.12 2,335.30 2,335.30 2,022.35 .50 5.76 2,335.30 306.69 Water Rates 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 69.67 69.67 30.00 34.37 69.67 5.30 232.00 232.00 43.94 129.03 232.00 59.03 189.32 189.32 64.31 56.33 189.32 68.68 245 . 1,228.61 18.44 1,247.05 851.60 149.55 1,247.05 90 501 .51 7,365,81 4.40 7,370.21 6,096.01 43.24 729.45 7,370.21 . 55 106,149.48 32.29 106,181.77 98,935.08 97.42 1,318.72 106,181.77 5,830 1,590.10 Water Liens 795.89 2,216.66 3,012.55 73.54 26.12 fl,322.79 3,012.55 1,322.79 576.13 Water Liens added to 1936 Taxes. 1,322.79 1,322.79 710.14 36.52 $1,340,960.38 $211,370.31 Totals $249,852.86 $1,078,890.78 $2,534.39 $185.76 $1,331,463.79 $1,031,373.56 $72,487.95 $21,981.19 $1,644.52 $2,102.85 JAdjusted. *Apportioned. tTransferred to Water Liens—1936 Taxes. DORIS L. AUSTIN, City Collector. f'.v ANNUAL REPORT 149 City Auditor's Report To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Honorable Municipal Council: I submit herewith the annual report of the Auditing Department. During the year ending December 31, 1936, the Auditing Department has audited all bills and payrolls presented for payment. It has also made examination of the accounts of the City Treasurer, the City Clerk, and City Collector, all of which have been found correct. The accounts of the Commissioners of the Sewer Assessment Investment Fund have been examined and all securities held by them checked and verified. The Trust Funds in the hands of the City Treasurer and Trustees of the Public Library have been examined and found to agree with the report as pre- sented. The financial statements, schedules, etc., will be found on the following pages. E. II. BROA\ N, City Auditor. 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T. A, Street Railway Bonds 3,000.00 396,500.00 Less Sewer Investment Fund 40,412.35 356,087.65 Revenue Loans 400,000 . 00 884,587.65 Borrowing Capacity January 1, 1937 655,361.24 Less borrowed to date 128,500.00 Balance within borrowing limit 526,861 .24 SCHEDULE OF CITY PROPERTY Recorded in Assessing Department TAXABLE Street Real Estate, 12 Holman $ 4,815 . 00 Garage, South Main Street ; . . . . 2,030.00 Real Estate, 62 North Main Street 12,250.00 Real Estate, 48 North Main Street (Crandall Property) 12,155.00 NON-TAXABLE Fire Department Union Street Hose House 24,025 . 00 Newport Avenue Station 19,000 . 00 South Main Street Hose House 1,900.00 South Main Street Engine House 56,565.00 Peck Street Lot 650 . 00 : ANNUAL REPORT 157 Schools Bank Street School 46,335.00 Bliss School 210,225.00 F rigg;s Corner School 21 ,000 . 00 Carpenter Street School 16,575.00 Dodgevil le School 33,000 . 00 Farmer’s School 22,000 . 00 Hebron ville—Knight Avenue 1 ,200 . 00 Knight Avenue 5,000.00 Finberg School 1 36,000 . 00 High School, County Street 389,000.00 Lincoln School 170,000.00 Plat School 9,500.00 Pleasant Street School 18,000.00 Prospect Street School 16,800.00 Richardson School 237,160.00 Sanford Street School 102,875 . 00 South Attleboro School, Newport Avenue 21,200.00 Tiffany School 84,000 . 00 \\ ashington School 70,000.00 Miscellaneous: Attleboro Hospital Company (Sturdy Hospital) 494,340.00 Attleboro Public Library 81,680.00 Capron Park 40,500.00 Angell Park 1 ,000 . 00 Finberg Playground 2,000.00 H orton Playground 9,270 . 00 City Athletic Field (Hayward Field) 13,500.00 Park Street (Common) 25,000.00 Voting Booth (Union Street) 13,515.00 County Street Buildings (Public Works Department) 11,100.00 est Street (Pumping Station and Dwelling) 30,000.00 Thacher Street (\\ ater Tower) 45,800 . 00 Forest Street (Lot east side) 7,500.00 Forest Street (Lot east side) 5,000.00 City Infirmary 12,500.00 Rifle Range (Clifton Street) 4,250.00 Sewer Beds 46,000 . 00 Real Estate west side South Main St. —Vacant Lot 100.00 Ifeal Estate west side Hodges Street 2,100.00 hastate Real south side Cliff Street—Vacant Lot 3,000 . 00 Real F’state west side North Main Street 7,130.00 Real Estate south side Vest Street (Orr’s pond area) 58,225.00 Lot, 69 Dev. Park 50.00 South Main Street School 3,600.00 Lot, Oakland Avenue 200.00 Lot, west side North Main Street 3,300.00 Lot, east side Third Street 420 . 00 Lot, east side Bank Street (Well site) 2,400.00 Lot, south side West Street 100.00 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Public Works Department OF THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO FOR THE YEAR 19 3 6 160 ANNUAL REPORT CHART ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REPORT 161 Department of Public Works To His Honor the Mayor and the Honorable Municipal Council, Gentlemen: I hereby respectfully submit the twenty-second annual report of the Public Works Department of the City of Attleboro, Massachusetts, for the year ending December 31, 1936. In the past year those connected with this department have endeavored to serve the citizens of our community to the best of their ability. In this depart- ment rests the responsibility of supplying to the community without interruption or impaired efficiency various services upon which the well being and health of its citizens rests. During the past few years it has been necessary for communities to practice strict economy in the operation of their various activities. Various items in the budget were cut drastically, particularly those pertaining to maintenance work; we have, however, with the resources at hand, endeavored to give the community the maximum of service which it deserves. The time has come, however, when I believe certain improvements and additions are necessary to protect the in- terests of the city’s various investments. The recommendations I have to make in connection therewith will follow in their respective activities. In direct contrast to the constant desire for economy we have the constant demand for better highways, more extensive water, sewerage and drainage services. We find comparative conditions in private industry. To meet both demands of ecomony and more extensive public improvements, new equipment of various types has been found to be indispensable as a time saver and as a money saver to its investor. The first cost may seem high; however; the large savings and efficiency effected in comparison to older methods are exceptional, and the first cost is earned within a very short time. It is possible and is the only al- ternative if we are to satisfy both above-mentioned demands to the reasonable satisfaction of the public. Private enterprisers engaged in public works con- struction realize the necessity for modern equipment, for lower costs, and as a municipal department, we are interested in obtaining like results. With the modern equipment available today at reasonable costs, hand labor is not econom- ical. During the year we have used to the best advantage the Federal relief labor allotted to this department. Various types of construction were included in the projects operated, such as pavement, drainage, water line and general grading construction. In every case the projects undertaken and completed have been necessary and desirable improvements. In general this department has been well satisfied with the work performed under the Federal relief projects, realizing the various difficulties which are inherent with this type of work. In the following paragraphs I will take up separately the various divisions of the Public V'orks Department, their activities and recommendations for each. In conclusion I wish to express full appreciation to His Honor, the Mayor, Members of the City Council and to every employee of this department. Respectfully submitted, R. W. Mawney, Superintendent Public Works. 162 ANNUAL REPORT DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS The personnel of this division consists of an office force of four clerks. To enumerate and describe the many duties and work of this department would not only be difficult, but involved and lengthy. However, a few moments study of the departmental organization chart would convince the reader of the efficiency of this department in handling the vast amount of office work in connection with the various divisions of the Public ^\ orks Department. ENGINEERING DIVISION The Engineering Division has worked with an increasing effort during the year to keep abreast with the engineering work in both field and office which the numerous Federal relief projects and regular city projects constantly require. In addition to the projects there is routine work which must be constantly attended to, design work, cost estimates and cost records. During the year more than an average number of new street layouts and studies have been made, necessitating both office and field work. The above is merely an outline of the duties of the engineers; however a more detailed account would be lengthy due to the tech- nicalities and varying conditions which each type of work and individual project presents. This department is still lacking sufficient vault space for the increasing number of plans. For several years now this unfavorable condition has existed, and I strongly recommend additional vault space at the earliest time so that we may properly and adequately file the plans and relieve the congestion in the engineer’s office and in our present vault whfch we share with other departments. CITY SURVEY In July after a study of the desirability of extending the replatting of the city which was begun some years ago, we added to our engineering force three men who during the summer did extensive field work in preparation for making new plats. In the early fall two men were retained to continue the field work and during the winter months they were active in the office computing and draft- ing plat cards. Up to the end of the year these men have completed twelve new plat cards, in addition to having on hand considerable data for additional cards. I recommend that this work be continued as it is my opinion that the saving to the city will more than offset any expenditure for this work. HIGHWAY DIVISION In this division is conducted a large portion of the activities of the depart- ment. \Mth the addition of the Federal relief projects to the regular city main- tenance work, the force has been worked to the utmost of its capacity without impairment of service. At this time I wish to go into greater detail concerning my recommendations for new work and new equipment under the h ighway division, first, I wish to make clear that at the present time they are, in my opinion, the most desirable and necessary improvements or additions; secondly, I realize the difficulty in attaining the completion or addition of them all in the ensuing year. However, they are the major problems at hand and should be realized as quickly as possible for the benefit and profit of our community. ANNUAL REPORT 163 Improvements We have in the city approximately one hundred miles of roadway, A considerable portion of this is in outlying districts and at the present time they are sadly in need of resurfacing. For this reason I urgently recommend that money be made available to enable this department to progressively carry on this work to its completion within a reasonable time to prevent, in the future, the necessity of a large appropriation overburdening both the public and this department. In addition to the general resurfacing of these rural roads it is necessary that shoulders be built of gravel and treated with a bituminous material to protect the public using the roads and conserve the existing pavements. This work should not be neglected. Oak Hill Avenue from Thurber Avenue to the Seekonk line should be recon- structed in the near future. High maintenance cost coupled with increasing traffic on this road makes it both practical and advisable. It would not be necessary to construct an expensive pavement of the heavy duty type, as a lighter type would fill the requirements. F’ighland Avenue from \^'ashington Street to the Cumberland line not only requires resurfacing, but proper drainage. It is heavily travelled, and in some seasons hardly passable at certain points. The drainage problem will require considerable study for two pertinent reasons: first, due to a condition of per- colating suiface water, and secondly, the difficulty in providing an outlet for the drainage system. Any improvement on a pavement structure involving an appreciable expenditure must take into consideration the drainage problem. The time has come when serious consideration of this improvement should not be postponed. Lower County Street from County Square southerly to the Pawtucket line, particularly at one point, has been practically impassable at various times. Considerable time and money have been spent both from city funds and through Federal relief projects to improve this roadway, and during the summer under city funds and with material salvaged from the County Street and North Main Street old pavement, approximately six-tenths of a mile was rebuilt at a small cost. Up to the end of the year this portion of the road has remained in an excellent condition. In view of the possibilities of this road as a supplementary route into Rhode Island, and its present load of traffic, I recommend a program of progressive construction for this road to be completed as soon as possible. An important feature in public improvements in any community is the construction of proper and adequate sidewalk facilities. A good deal of the responsibility lies with the property owner, as under our Ordinances the abuttor applies for granolithic walks and granite curbing to the city authorities which, if granted, the entire cost of said construction is divided equally between property owner and city. Today we too often construct excellent road pavements and the sidewalks are not improved; we do not provide equal facilities for both pedes- trians and vehicular traffic to the detriment of appearance and general use of the highway. During the early fall of the year an extensive \\ \ P. A. granolithic sidewalks and curbing project was begun, and considerable progress made up to the end of the year, in the spring of 1937 this project will again open up and work will be continued through the summer to its completion. I want to stress not only the importance but admirable (jualities of this type of work as a public improvement. Through this project the abuttors were able to obtain these improvements at one-half the usual cost. At the present time we have consider- able amount of old tar walk which is in poor condition, and an effort should be made to replace it with modern construction. Consideration of more of this work under a Federal relief project, should they continue, or through regular city channels would be commendable. 164 ANNUAL REPORT Along Thacher Street from County Square to its intersection with South Avenue, construction of proper drainage facilities should be considered for com- pletion at an early date. I his improvement would be a natural supplement to the new construction in this locality, in addition to its being a necessary part of roadway reconstruction along the portion of Thacher Street mentioned. The recommendations I have made perhaps seem to cover more improve- ments than could be made within a reasonable time and within a reasonable expenditure. I am of the opinion that all of these conditions could be met providing we had at our disposal the proper equipment, and my following recom- mendations for additional equipment are made with the view in mind of reducing unit construction costs to such an extent that improvements impossible to achieve by using hand labor with the ftinds available, could by modern methods with new equipment be attained. As I have stated previously, the first cost would seem high, but when apportioned over the life of the equipment and the amount of work accomplished, the cost would soon be absorbed by the savings effected. Again I wish to say that I believe it is our only alternative in satisfying the increasing demands for improvements within the limited funds available. Following are my recommendations for the additional equipment necessary: 1. Shovel of five-eighths or three-quarter yard capacity. We have the supporting equipment necessary for this item. It is absolutely necessary to obtain this item if lower construction costs are to be achieved. 2. Mechanical loader fbr use in snow removal and loading materials in yard or gravel banks. 3. Three sidewalk plow and tractor units for sidewalk plowing. During the year we have purchased one unit complete, and we rebuilt an old tractor and purchased a plow for same. With the two present units and three new additional units, the old method of horse and plow for sidewalk use will be elimi- nated. Actually we have no choice in this matter as it is practically impossible to obtain the horses necessary to do the work of plowing. As the public demand for better plowed sidewalks is increasing, this investment would be sound. 4. Mixing machine for mixing bituminous patch in maintenance work. 5. Bulldozer unit for attachment to tractor. This unit is very valuable as an aid in grading operations. (). Road Rollers—Every year considerable money is spent for maintenance of our old rollers. At present we have one steam roller twenty-one years old, and one gasoline roller eight years old. The steam roller should be replaced at the earliest possible time as the cost of maintaining is becoming increasingly excessive. The need for a small tandem roller for maintenance work on patching and sidewalk work is becoming constantly greater and provisions for its purchase should be made in the near future. 7. Mechanical Rotary Sweeper^—for use in street sweeping. S. Light Trucks—In keeping with the general practice of renewing certain equipment each year, I recommend that two light trucks be purchased during 1937 for the highway department. This should l)e carried out to prevent exces- sive purchases in following years. Road Oil and Tar W ith an increasing number of roadwaj's being built each year it becomes necessary to add continuously to the mileage which requires treatment with bituminous materials. In order to properly care for the ])aved roads which we have, this account should be increased annually to j)rotect the investment which 6 ANNUAL REPORT 165 the community has made in new construction. The ordinary pavement requires a treatment approximately every three years. At present this account is not sufficient for this maintenance which is a detriment to our roadway system. Tabulations of expenditures for the year under this account follows: Road Oil and Tar Item . Labor Material Total Oil, Tar and Sand $ S77 . 76 $4,321 . 39 $5,199 . 15 General 184.71 184.71 Total $ 877.76 $4,503.10 $5,383.86 Resurfacing The money made available under this account is hardly enough for placing cold patch in the holes that constantly appear. It has reached a state on some of our roads that nothing but the patches remain, and that reconstruction is absolutely necessary. A constructive program should be followed in taking care of a certain mileage each year. The expenditures for the year under this account are as follows: Resurfacing Item Total esurfacing R $ 663 . 1 Resurfacing (repairing frost-heaves, wash-outs, etc.) 400.14 South Main Street—“Emergency” 7/9/36 (clearing trees and debris due to electrical storm) 269.28 General 126.18 Total $1,458.76 Drains To have an efficient drainage system it is necessary that each year every catch basin be cleaned as this prevents clogging or slow run-off of the water. During the year every catch basin throughout the city was cleaned, a large part of the labor being obtained from the o elfare rolls to accomplish this task. The fact remains, however, that funds allotted for our drain maintenance is in- sufficient. At various locations there are undesirable conditions existing which could be remedied at a small individual cost, and construction of which I would recom- mend at an early date. Below is a listing of these and the work required. .\t the corner of School and Union Streets there should be constructed one catch basin with a connecting pipe line to existing drainage. The cost of this construction would be $150.00. Beginning at Atwood Street running along James Street, crossing Park .\venue and running to an angle point on Parker Street, the construction of this extension would eliminate undesirable conditions now existing due to no 166 ANNUAL REPORT provisions for drainage. The proposed drainage would include construction of one manhole, three catch basins, and 300 feet of pipe at a cost of S900.00. Beginning on Benefit Street from present drainage system and running up Benefit Street to the north side of Bicknell Street, the construction would consist of one catch basin, and 250 feet of 10-inch pipe at a cost of $500.00. The expenditures for the year for this account is as follows: Drains Maintenance Item Labor Material Total Falmouth Street $ 48.11 $ 1.20 $ 49.31 Curtis Avenue 31.80 31.80 Olive Street 58.24 48.10 106.34 Robinson Avenue 101.93 1.80 103.73 Thacher Street 80.94 80.94 Drain and Basin Repair 88.65 35.46 124.11 Cleaning Catch Basins 1,125.28 110.58 1,235.86 Total $ 197.14 $1,732.09 Street Patching The amount of patching of road pavements which should be done is much greater than the amount permissible under the allotment granted for this work. Approached from a standpoint other than financial, we find that the necessity for patching could be eliminated to a large extent through prop>er bituminous treatment of our roadways at certain intervals, and by treating shoulders with a bituminous material. It would be more agreeable to this department and more profitable to the community to allot a larger amount for Road Oil and Tar, than increasing amounts for road patching. Our efforts should be exerted towards the elimination of the cause of excessive patching; not only would this give us a more desirable roadway, but it would protect investments made in a road system. Street Patching (Bituminous and Gravel) Labor and Material Account 117.33 Tons No. 2 Stone and 76.0 Tons Peastone $ 224.07 11,055 gallons Asphalt Patch 1,160.80 150 gallons Asphalt Binder “C” 17.25 3060 gallons Bitumuls H.R.M 344.87 250 gallons Bitumuls X. R. M 28.18 100 gallons Tarvia K. P 12.25 10.3 tons Type E No. 1 Hot Topping 76.71 Truck and horse operating charges 371.58 Miscellaneous—Sand, gravel and small items 332.84 Labor—Mixing, placing, handling material 3,435.78 Total $6,004.33 Street Sweeping Previous to the last several years a much larger amount was usually ap- propriated for this account than for during the present year. Consequently ANNUAL REPORT 167 the area covered had to be reduced substantially. With the allotment available everything was done to accomplish the maximum work. I wish to repeat a recommendation made above, that the city purchase a mechanical rotary sweeper with an operator employed for full time. This would enable us to extend tremendously the area covered and the frequency of sweeping. The result of insufficient sweeping of streets results in an increasing cost of maintenance for drains due to debris b^eing swept into the catch basins and lines. In view of these facts, the cost of mechanical sweeping would in a short time be earned through decreased maintenance costs. Street Sweeping Labor and Material Account Labor $ 730.77 Material 59.53 $ 790.30 Street Cleaning Every year it is necessary for this department to send crews out to run grader blades along our roadways where no curb exists, because of material being washed from the sides into the gutter. It is necessary to remove this excess material which accumulates in the gutter to allow proper surface drainage along the road. If this were not done, considerable damage would result from the water standing on the pavement thereby undermining and breaking up our pavements. Again we could eliminate a considerable portion of this work, if, as I have recommended, the shoulders of our rural roads were treated with a bituminous material at specified intervals. Other benefits than the above would also be realized. Street Cleaning Labor and Material Account Labor $1,291.20 Material 121.72 $1,412.92 Sidewalks and Curbing and Sidewalk Maintenance During the early fall of the year we started the \V. P. A. project for con- struction of granolithic sidewalks and placing granite curbing. The project calls for approximately 13,000 square yards of walks and 6000 feet of new curbing. When completed this project will represent a major improvement to the com- munity. Should the P'ederal aid for projects continue, I recommend that another project be inaugurated. In addition to the W, P. A. constructed sidewalks and curbing we had a considerable amount of sidewalks and curbing placed under the regular assess- ment procedure by city forces. The allotment for maintenance was used mainly for the reconditioning of gravel walks. Every year it is necessary to regrade and place material on gravel walks which have been washed out. Occassionally it is necessary to replace small sections of granolithic walks which for some reason have been — 168 ANNUAL REPORT damaged. \^ hen the mileage of sidewalks which require maintenance is com- pared to the amount allotted, it will be seen that little intensive work could be done in the maintenance of the sidewalks. Sidewalk Maintenance Labor $ 341.28 Material 101.37 $ 442.65 Sidewalks and Curbing Labor $ 675.40 Material: Curbing—Round Corners $ 16.30 Recording a.ssessments 9.17 Cement.. 304.69 Sand, gravel and stone 23.89 ^'iscellaneous 84.79 438.93 $1,114.33 Granolithic Sidewalks Location Walks and Drives Square Yards County Street . . . . 325.35 Falmouth Street . . 33.54 Second Street 226.74 South Main Street 68.37 654.00 W. P. A. Sidewalks and Curbing Project Str. Curb 2-ft. Gran. Walks Material Labor Location Lin. Feet Cor. Sq Yds. Cost Cost Dunham Street 224.70 6 270.89 Hazel Street 94.10 .Tames Street 51.00 Lamb Street 100.70 4 Maple Street 165.55 4 Martin Street 39.60 Orange Street 231.95 4 613.02 Park Street 85.50 172.13 Parker Street 100 .15 4 School Street 105 .50 4 Shaw Avenue 81.20 2 County Street 348 . 91 Fourth Street 88.60 South Main Street 136..36 Totals 1279.95 28 1629.91 .$2906.60 $577.74 kotal Cost $3484 . 34 . ANNUAL REPORT 169 Bridges, Fences and Culverts We have six main line failroad bridges in addition to our numerous other river bridges, which require constant maintenance such as new deck planking, painting and miscellaneous items. It is poor economy to allow this work to go unattended as it usually leads to more extensive repairs as well as being a hazard to public safety. Several railroad bridges at the present time require new deck planking and practically all of our bridges need painting. Recently we began a study of the possibilities of using a bituminous material which is obtained in sheets which are placed over the wood planking and subsequently treated with a bituminous material and sand. e believe this method would reduce maintenance costs considerably and result in a more desirable surface. Bridges represent large investments and maintenance should not be neglected. If properly main- tained each year, they could be kept in excellent condition, and the cost would be small through this systematic procedure. Throughout the city there are approximately eight miles of guard fence constructed of wooden posts and rail which require attention by this department. Guard fences are erected at points where various hazards exist for the purpose of protecting those using our highways. Guard fences such as we have, strictly speaking, do not protect the public to the extent which they should. Any impact, except a slight one, would quickly demolish the fence and consequently give only slight or no protection at all. After a complete study of present condi- tions and the advantages of a different type of construction, this department conferred with the city authorities with the result that estimates are to be made and a project submitted to the \\ . P. A. authorities to make a complete replace- ment of our present guard fences with a type to be constructed of concrete posts and cables. The protection afforded the users of our highways would be equal to that of any locality. The maintenance costs would be less than that required at the present time. I recommend that the replacement be made immediately upon the accept- ance by the W. P. A. of this project. This improvement is perhaps seldom thought of, but it is vitally important when occasion for its protection arises. During the year various culverts of stone construction were replaced by modern pipe line construction. At the present time the culverts are in good condition and with a reasonable amount for maintenance, little trouble is an- ticipated. Bridges, Fences and Culverts Item Labor Material Total Cost Cost Cost Guard Fence repair and maintenance $ 69.54 $ 72.38 $ 141.92 Culvert extensions, replacements and headwalls 27 . 57 3.40 30 . 97 Bridge repair 67.17 213.91 281.08 General account 27.17 6.72 33 . 89 d'otal $ 191.45 $296.41 $487 . 86 Snow and Ice Removal With quicker and more complete service demanded by the public today, this department has endeavored to obtain new equipment and rebuild present equipment in an effort to modernize our resources to obtain efficient results. 170 ANNUAL REPORT With our present equipment and the additional equipment I have recommended we will have at our disposal a well balanced force to handle this problem. Snow and Ice Labor ‘ $3,893.95 Material 1,511.85 $5,405.80 Signs, Clock and Numbers This work has been carried on satisfactorily with the funds available. Mr. Josselyn of the Herrick Company has cared for the city clock in an efficient manner. Signs, Clock and Numbers Signs—new signs, erection, etc, $ 1.09 Clock 144.19 $ 145.28 Equipment—Maintenance and Repair This is a general account for maintaining the equipment of the Highway Department. However, the expenditures shown under this heading do not represent the true amount .expended for this work. The amount appropriated was much too small; therefore, the remaining portion of actual costs had to be charged against accounts on which the trucks were used. I would suggest that sufficient funds to cover the entire cost of this work be appropriated to show a true total under this heading for the year. In the interests of economy and convenience, the department is endeavoring to build up a reasonable repair shop with an experienced mechanic to maintain its large fleet of equipment, rather than send out the equipment to various service stations for repairs which con- stantly demand attention. Equipment—Maintenance and Repair Labor $ 404 . (Hi Material 186.38 $ 651.04 Road Rollers As mentioned in my above recommendations, the present roller equipment consisting of one steam roller twenty-one years old, and one gasoline roller eight years old, require increasing amounts for maintenance and provisions should be made to replace both in the near future. The replacements would be for the best interests of the city. Road Rollers Labor $ 152.90 Material 73.91 $ 226.81 ANNUAL REPORT 171 Crushers have two crushing plants, one located on North Avenue near Hayward Field, and the other on West Street near the pumping station, which require maintenance. At the present time both are in good condition and have done a great deal of work during the year. As we had a large amount of road work during the year, the services of the crushers have been indispensable. In the near future it would be advantageous to rebuilt the bin structure at the North Avenue crusher to compare with the one at \^’est Street. Crushers Labor $ 77.91 Material 141.03 -f 218.94 Ten Mile River and Thacher Brook The amount allotted in the account is much too small for any extensive work; however, such money as we had available was used judiciously in this location. Ten Mile River and Thacher Brook Labor $ 26.85 Material 2.57 S 29.42 Rent, Maynard Street Land The annual rental charge of $69.60 on this land was paid for the past year; however, arrangements have been made whereby such equipment as we have on the land will be moved at an early date, thereby eliminating this charge in the future. Auto Maintenance The amount available for this account is inadequate for proper maintenance work. An amount should be made available for the proper care of the motor equipment as the result of neglect, although not always immediate, will sub- sequently be apparent to the detriment of the investment of the city. Auto Maintenance Repairs, general maintenance, etc $ 75.12 Insurance This account covers insurance on those employed in the Highway Depart- ment, insurance on equipment, also on property owned by the City. The amount for the current year was slightly less than for last year. — 172 ANNUAL REPORT Vacations Due to the pressing need for the services of those employed in this depart- ment because of the large amount of work in progress, it was only with the real co-operation of the employees that both work and vacation requirements were met successfully. Incidentals The bulk of the expenditures of this account were for registering plans with the registry of deeds. New Equipment During the year additions have been made to our equipment to modernize the resources which we have that we might accomplish the numerous improve- ments which are necessary. V ith the prospect of acquiring other equipment we will be in a position to reduce unit costs to an extent which will permit us to operate under the reduced allotments. The following equipment was pur- chased during the year: G. ISL C. truck with a four to five cubic yard capacity, equipped with neces- sary hydraulic-operated dump body and snow plowing accessories. The old Studebaker sedan for the Superintendent’s use was traded in for a ITiick sedan to be used by the Superintendent of Public \^ orks. Rotary scraper for use in road building operation. Roll assembly for attachment to one of the 7 foot road sanders. Parts were purchased to rebuild an old tractor which will be used for regular work and sidewalk snow plowing. A Le Roi engine was purchased for the rebuilding of an old loader which will be used in the yards for loading material on trucks. Various parts were also purchased for this machine. Flood lights were installed at the yard on Forest Street and the yard on County Street. These lights are indispensable, particularly during snow plowing operations which frequently are in full progress throughout the night. STREET LIGHTING There have been no changes in the rates for street lights during the year. A number of additional lights were placed and the following charts give complete data on the number of lights of various types in use and the costs: Street Lighting Number and kind of lights in use January 1, 193G Kind Number Cost 1 1 1000 C. P. 86 890 . 00 each Sunset to :30 p. rn. 1000 C. P. 29 30 . 00 each 11:30 p. m. to sunrise 250 C. P. 1 45 . 00 each All night light 100 C. P. 48 30 . 00 each All night lights 60 C. P. 1137 16 . 50 each All night lights 60 C. P. 20 16 . 50 each All night lights under railroad arches — ANNUAL Rj]]PORT 173 Street lights placed during 1936—60 candle power Date Placed Street Jan. 27 County Street between Wolfenden and 6th Street Jan. 27 Dean Street Jan. 27 Grove Street Jan. 27 Gustin Avenue Jan. 27 Hope Street Jan. 27 Prairie Avenue Jan. 27 South Main Street at Tiffany Street Jan. 27 South Main Street at Locust Street Jan. 27 South Main Street between Pourne and Hebron Avenue Jan. 31 Alvin Street Jan. 31 Park Street between Hospital and Tappan Avenue Jan. 31 Sibley Street Jan. 31 Speedway at School Street Jan. 31 V\ ater Street June 11 Angeline Street June 11 Allen Avenue June 11 Curtis Avenue June 11 Curtis Avenue June 11 Hackett Avenue June 11 Forest Street Sept. 1 Traffic Blinkers Oct. 1 Oak Street Oct. 30 Falmouth Street ( ct. 30 Corner Norton and Pullman Avenue ('ct. 30 Corner Collins and Pullman Avenue Oct. 30 Corner Scott and Pullman Avenue Oct. 30 Chestnut Street Nov. 25 Pleasant Street Nov. 25 Bliss Avenue Nov. 25 Cliff Street Nov. 27 Pleasant Street Nov. 27 Reynolds Street Nov. 27 Reynolds Street r ec. 22 Corner Bliss Avenue and Carpenter Avenue Dec. 22 Pleasant Street Pec. 24 Tanager Road Number and kind of lights in use December 31, 1936: Kind Number Cost 1000 C. P. 86 S"0 .00 each Sunset to 11 :30 p. m 1000 C. P. 29 30.00 each 11 :30 p. m. to sunri.se 250 C. P. 1 45 . 00 each All night light 100 C. P. 48 30 . 00 each All night lights 60 C. P. 1172 16 . 50 each All night lights 60 C. P. 20 16.50 each All night lights under railroad arches 60 C. P. Traffic Blinkers 3 28.00 each 24-hour flashing service . 1 174 ANNUAL REPORT HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Comparison of Itemhed Ex^penditures for 1920 1934 1935 1936 Resurfacing $ 13,850.45 $15,832.75 $ 1,335.52 $ 1,458.76 Drains Maintenance 1,556.53 5,351.56 2,368.50 1,732.09 Street Sweeping 2,611 .32 507 . 56 331.08 7; 0.30 Street Patching 9,572.84 3,973.24 5, 105. CO 6,004 . 33 Street Cleaning 7,998.46 1,970.80 1,167.66 1,412.92 Sidewalk Maintenance 5,142.73 1,035.70 1,109.66 442 . 65 Equipment, Maint. & Repair 453.55 372 . 22 651.04 Road Rollers 1,757.95 547 . 79 538.69 226.81 Highway Auto Maint 726 . 70 535.17 188.83 75.12 Road Oil and Tar 22,188.37 6,032.84 6,154.84 5,383 . 86 . Bridges, Fences & Culverts 608.04 825.10 320,61 487 . 86 Crushers 185.42 1,499.88 575.07 218.94 Ten Mile River and Thacher Brook 711.26 31.11 16.36 29.42 Insurance 2,062.41 830.58 968.34 915.99 — . . Rent Maynard St. land. 69.60 69.60 69.60 69 . 60 . Vacations 393.28 164 18 274 . 26 425 . 60 . Signs, Clock & Numbers. . . 344 . 00 306.68 144.99 145.28 . Incidentals 52 75 36 . 79 60 . 32 Snow and Ice 11,073.23 5,876.85 5,997.84 5,405.80 Unexpended Balance of 1919 Appropriation 19,981.13 Deferred Barn, Stone, and Gravel Charges 955.95 Crosswalks 222 . 1 Care of Common 335.85 Express, Freight, etc 349 . 65 $102,697.28 $45,898.49 $27,076.76 $25,936 . 69 *20,771 .98 **3,707.61 *** 432.93 $25,126.51 $23,369 . 15 $25,503 . 76 New Equipment (Listed as Machinery, Tools 1920) . . 3,665 . 80 5,000 . 00 1,937.99 5,998.39 ****$106,363.08 $30,126.51 $25,307.14 $31,502.15 *Highway Maintenance accounts used for City’s Contribution to C. A. and E. R. A. **Highway Maintenance accounts used for City’s Contribution to E. R, A. and W. P. A. ***Highway Maintenance accounts used for City’s Contrii)ution to W'. P. A. ****These totals exclude Sidewalks and Curbing. WATER DIVISION The work of the W'ater Department may be divided into three distinct parts, each being of importance to the welfare of the community. Domesti- cally and industrially they are; First, new construction; second, maintenance of the entire water supply system; and third, operation of water supply plants. During the year every resource at our disposal has been used in our endeavor to give the community an adequate supply of good water. This has been attained only through the full cooperation of those in the department and judicious and economical use of funds available. ANNUAL REPORT 175 Iirprovements There are a few recommendations which I should like to make regarding new construction and additions. At the present time there is only one line feeding into the Eriggs Corner area which is an eight-inch line running from Maple Street to Eriggs Corner, then up Oak I ill Avenue to Handy Street. In this area are two institutions, namely, the Attleboro Springs Sanitarium, and the Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital. The combined factors provide a very hazardous condition, for should anything occur to this single line to close the supply, the entire section named including the two institutions would be without any available supply from city water mains. It is not necessary to delve into the details of what might happen in the event the supply was cut off, as a few minutes spent in studying the situation would be convincing. There is at present a six-inch line running from South Main Street along Locust Street for some distance. I would suggest replacing this six-inch line with a ten-inch line from South Main Street along Locust Street to Oak Bill Avenue; at this point divide into eight-inch branches, one in each direction along Oak Till Avenue; then continuing with the eight-inch branch along Oak t ill Avenue until it meets with the eight-inch line running up Park Street and Oak Bill Avenue. This plan, if carried out, would give this area a circulatory system reducing a number of hazards now existing. I suggest this construction be carried out at some early date. Should Eughland Avenue from W ashington Street to Robinson Avenue be reconstructed, I recommend that the water line be extended along I ighland Avenue between the points mentioned to give a complete circuit for this area. ddie motor equipment of the department is composed of the following trucks: Reo Speed W agon 1928 2 Ton Dodge Truck 192.) 1 Ton F-2 Runabout Truck 1929 5 Ton F-3 Runabout Truck 1930 I Ton F-8-1 Runabout Truck 1935 h Ton A glance at the ages of the various trucks illustrates the necessity of im- mediate and progressive replacement of several in the near future. At least one should be replaced this year and I recommend the 1928 Reo truck be turned in for the purchase of a truck with the same capacity and body model. 1 wish to review the conditions existing at our pumping station in South Attleboro. The pumping equipment consists of three steam powered pumps. The main operating unit is a Snow pump installed in 1914 with a capacity of four million gallons per day. It has been operated continually since its installa- tion and has at various times required expensive repairs. The unit has without question served the public for many years very satisfactorily; however, the time has come when immediate steps should be made to recondition or supplement this unit. The second unit is the Barr pump which was installed in 1899. This pump has outlived its value as a dependable unit for continued use and should be replaced. The capacity of this unit is three million gallons per day. The third unit is the Deane pump, capacity one and one-half million gallons per day, which was installed in 1893. This pump is without question obsolete, and not of any real value as a unit for modern pumping equipment. Its replace- ment should not be delayed. For some time a study has been underway regarding the partial replacement of the units with either electrical or Diesel powered equipment, the electrical being preferred. In view of the facts as found I would recommend the removal 176 ANNUAL REPORT of both the Barr and Deane pumps and the installation of electrical units for the main supply equipment and the Snow pump used as an auxiliary unit. Plans should be formulated soon for the entire replacement and electrification of the pumping equipment. The importance of a modern and adequate pumping S3"stem should not be overlooked. The construction of the two Bowler wells was completed late in the year and tests under the supervision of the State Department of Health were completed late in December. The Layne-Bowler Company constructed the two wells and one pump house, providing the necessary pumps and motors for each well and the city constructed the second pump house and laid approximately 930 feet of eight inch and si.x-inch cast iron pipe with the necessary water line specials and valves. The results of the tests run on the Bowler ells have proven very satisfactory. Used as a supplementary supply to the regular South Attleboro supply, an adequate quantity of good quality of water is available to the community for a number of years. For several years the State Department of Health has recommended treat- ment of the water supply. It was also found necessary to treat the water fi-om the Bowler \ ell supply. In view of these facts assurance was given the Depart- ment of Health that arrangements would be made for the construction of some type of treatment plant. During the latter part of the year investigations and plans progressed rapidly for this construction to be completed in R37. In the fall of the year the roof at the pumping station in South Attleboro was repaired. This included tar, gravel and slate roofing. The two oldest boilers which had not been used for years were removed at a very small cost resulting in additional space for storage pui’poses. The entire station has not been painted for years with the result that soot and grime has covered the entire interior of the building. A project for the entire renovation of the station is being studied with the anticipation of submitting it to the W. P. A. authorities early in 1937. I recommend that upon its approval money be appropriated at once for this improvement. I want to call the attention of the city authorities to conditions existing at the stand-pipe, which are becoming increasingly worse each year. The brick wall which was built around the original reenforced concrete standpipe was con- structed approximately twenty years ago. For several years now, cracking of this brick wall has occurred and is becoming more serious every year. A study for remedying the existing condition will be submitted to the ^layor and Council at an early date. Considerable time and money has been spent at the \Vading River Station during the year for repairs and maintenance. At the supply field there is a dam used for controlling the water level for use in flooding the filter basin. During the summer, investigation disclosed the poor condition of the dam and an attempt was made to repair it; however, during the winter it broke down. A temporary structure was built, but a permanent dam should be constructed if the filter basin is to be kept flooded at all times. In the filter basin it was found that all the original two-inch driven wells had broken due to ice formation, consequently all were removed from this area. It is very probable that the remainder of these driven wells are in a similar condition. A permanent blow-off and bleeder was installed at the canal. The oil heater in the Wading River station is set in a well below the level of the floor, and at times the well would fill up with ground water, turning off the oil heater and causing damage. It was, therefore, necessary to insta'l a small automatic pump in the well to prevent further damage. An electric charger was purchased for recharging the storage batteries used at the station. ANNUAL REPORT 177 Flushing operations were carried on during the year along the supply line from the W ading River station. These operations proved to be very expensive. The extent can be realized from the fact that in one day 800,000 gallons were used in flushing this line. Main Line Extension and Maintenance 1 have previously made my recommendations for extensions of the main lines in localities where the need for such is both pressing and advisable. My only additional suggestion is that wherever and whenever any main line extensions are considered the elimination of dead ends should not be overlooked. They are a source of inconvenience to both the public and this department; also, a source of undue maintenance expense. The following chart is a brief summary of main line extensions for the year: 1936 Main Line Extensions Estimated Estimated Street Location 6” Pipe Cost Cost per ft. County Street 48 feet $188.33 $3.92 Newport Avenue (Highland Ave. northerly) . .281 feet 539.10 1.92 Thirteenth Street (Intervale Ave.) .282 feet 510.55 1 81 Lindsey Street 207 . 7 feet 448.54 2.16 Totals 818.7 feet $1686.52 $2.06 1936 Main Line Extensions (Charged to Special Accounts) Estimated Estimated Special Account 6” Pipe Cost Cost per ft. Fenton Avenue Fenton Avenue ^^'ater (Replacement) Main Line Replacement 536 feet $1175.24 $2.19 Pembroke Avenue Pembroke Avenue ater (Replacement) ]Main Replacement 744 feet 1605.27 2.16 Totals 1280 feet $2780 . 51 $2 . 18 Permanent Improvements Main Line Maintenance Labor Line Cate Leaks $11.52 Cutting in (Jates and extending hydrant positions 122.27 Putting in 8” line to new well-field—South Attleboro Filter Beds 203.87 Miscellaneous main line repairs 268.99 $ 606.65 Material H ydrant parts 12.99 Valves 81.93 6” and 8” C. I. Pipe, fittings and fixtures 85.54 Lead .' 52.50 Hydrant paint and grease 86.00 Casoline - 5.89 Meals on account of emergency work 11.55 Packing 4.93 ]\liscellaneous 59.09 $ 400.42 Total.. $1,007.07 Following is a summary of work and costs for some of the major improve- ments made under this account. : 178 ANNUAL REPORT Main Line Maintenance Total Cost Relocate hydrant: North Main Street at Dean Street—5”-3 way Ludlow hydrant 5’ bury $ 22 . GO North Main Street between John and Elizabeth Streets—5”-3 way Ludlow hydrant 5’ bury 21.43 North Main Street near Merritt Place—5”-3 way Ludlow hydrant 5’ bury 16.06 North Main Street at Y. M. C. A—5”-4 way Ludlow hydrant 5’ bury 27.63 Mann Street at H. & B. Machine Co. Driveway—5”-3 way Corey hydrant 5’ bury 74.16 Relocate and replace hydrant and cut in 6” Gate: South Main Street at No. 126—^relocate and replace 4”-3 way Ludlow " hydrant 5’ bury with 6”-3 way Corey hydrant 5’ bury and cut in 6 gate 93.21 Lower main and services, relocate hydrant and cut in 6” Gate: Dexter Street—lower 6” main for distance of 634 feet, lower services, and relocate 5”-3 way Ludlow hydrant 5’ bury, and cut in 6” gate on hydrant branch 575.49 Extend Pipe for blow-off East Fourth Street—Extend 6 ” pipe for blow-off into river and tap in F’ Bleeder 160.14 ” Lindsey Street—Extend 6” pipe for blow-off and tap in 1 Bleeder. . . 31.80 Total $1,022.82 New Services and Replacements Following are charts giving the costs and other pertinent data relative to the placing of new services and replacement of old services. New Services—1936 Length Cost— IV'ain Cost --Street Approx- in to Line Total Cost Size Number Feet Stree* Line to House Cost per Ft. 1 inch 17 1059’-4” $ 420.61 $346.91 $ 767.52 $0.72 \\ inch 6 82F-2” 151.80 480.03 631.83 0.77 6 inch 1 18’-8” Fire Ser. 86.38 86.38 4.63 Service Replacements— 1936 Length Cost— Main Cost —Street Approx- in to Line Total Cost Size No. Feet Street Line to House Cost per Ft. 1 inch 77 *A-57 1884’-10” $1633.64 $459.31 $2092.95 $ 1.11 *B-7 *C-13 *A-3 127’-3” . 1.33 I 5 inch 5 *B-1 124.96 44.47 169 43 *C-1 *A-1 2 inch 4 *C-3 165’-6” 194.93 117.50 312.43 1.89 *A—Services replaced from main to Street Line *B—Services replaced from Street Line to House *C—Services replaced from main to House , ANNUAL REPORT 179 Purr ping Station As in the past the operation of both the South Attleboro and the West Mansfield stations has been carried on efficiently and very satisfactorily. Rather than employ unexperienced men, arrangements were made whereby the men on duty filled in for those on vacation. It is many years since any part of the pumping station in South Attleboro was painted and renovated inside; therefore plans are in progress for the sub- mission of a W . P. A. project to completely paint and refinish the station both inside and outside. Should my recommendations for modernization of the equipment at the South Attleboro station materialize, the above project of renovation could be carried on in conjunction with the modernization project and result in a very satisfactory completion of the work. During the summer the filtration basin received a thorough reconditioning which materially increased the rate of filtration as evidenced by the available supply coming into the dug wells located in the filtration field. The basin was first stripped of all accumulated leaves and sediment after which it was thoroughly loosened up with a rooter plow. All large stones were removed and finally the entire area was leveled off with a grader. Systematic conditioning such as this is not merely desirable— it is important and necessary if the basin is to fulfill adequately the purpose for which is was constructed. Continual seepage of collected sediment into the soil of the filter basin destroys its value as a filtering agent. Funds for this work should be made available for thorough reconditioning at least once a year. The flashings and portions of the roof at the station have been leaking fo^ several years and during the fall all flashings were inspected and repaired and • the entire roof inspected. Such areas which showed leakage were repaired. ITis work was done by the Rhode Island Concrete and Roofing Company. Date regarding operation costs, pumping records and precipitation statistics follow in table form. PUMPING RECORDS Snow Pump—South Attleboro Station Totals per Month Gallons Coal Con- Purr ped Month Hours Pumping sumed, lbs. Vent. Meter January . 400 Hrs. 55 Min. 100,200 30,736,000 February . 379 Hrs. 45 I\Hn. 95,700 26,594,000 March (Barr Pump) . . . 61 Hrs. 30 Min. 17,700 5,240,082 (Snow Pump) . 360 Hrs. 45 Min. 93,600 29,355,000 April . 421 Hrs. 45 Min. 102,800 32,576,000 IMay . 447 Hrs. 50 Min. 113,200 35,611,000 June . 442 Hrs. 10 Min. 109,000 33,253,000 July . 427 Hrs. 5 Min. 109,500 32,910,000 August 118,500 37,315,000 September . 417 Hrs. 30 Min. 110,700 37,907,000 October . 454 Hrs. 25 Min. 113,900 41,905,000 November . 419 Hrs. 15 Min. 112,700 39,343,000 December . 442 Hrs. 109,050 39,485,000 Totals .5134 Hrs. 5 Min. 1,306,550 422,230,082 . ISO ANNUAL REPORT PUMPING RECORDS Snow Pump—South Attleboro Station Daily Averages per Month Gallons Coal Con- Pumped Month Hours Pumping sumed, lbs Vent. Meter January . . 12 Hrs. 56 Min. 3,252 991,484 P'ebruary 13 Hrs. 6 Min. 3,300 917,035 March (Barr Pump) 10 Hrs. 15 Min. 2,950 873,347 (Snow Pump) 13 Hrs. 22 Min. 3,467 1,087,222 April 14 Hrs. 3 Min. 3,427 1,085,867 May 14 Hrs. 26 Min. 3,651 1,148,742 June 14 Hrs. 44 Min. 3,633 1,108,433 July . . 13 Hrs. 47 Min. 3,532 1,061,612 August , . . 14 Hrs. 49 Min. 3,823 1,203,710 September 13 Hrs. 55 Min. 3,690 1,263,567 October , . . 14 Hrs. 40 Min. 3,674 1,351,774 N 0vember 13 Hrs. 59 Min. 3,757 1,311,433 December 14 Hrs. 16 Min. 3,518 1,273,710 Totals . . .14 Hrs. 51 Min. 3,805 1,223,161 WADING RIVER PUMPING RECORDS Totals per Month Killowatts Gallons Month Days Hours Pumping Used Pumped January 30 355 Hrs. 15 Min. 17,400 7,390,000 February 29 624 Hrs. 30,470 13,142,000 March 20 223 Hrs. 45 Min. 10,930 4,655,000 April 1 6 Hrs. 20 Min. 300 118,000 May 18 229 Hrs. 30 Min. 11,030 4,653,000 June 26 439 Hrs. 15 Min. 19,690 8,860,000 July 27 519 Hrs. 24,930 10,420,000 August 19 335 Hrs. 30 Min. 16,100 6,682, Ov.,0 September 4 30 Hrs. 20 Min. 1,440 582,000 October 1 1 Hr. 40 21,000 November December Totals 2763 Hrs. 55 Min. 132,330 56,523,000 ANNUAL REPORT 181 PUMPING RECORDS WADING RIVER Daily Averages per Month Killowatts Gallons Month Hours Pumping Used Pumped January 11 Ers. 50 Alin. 580 246,333 February .21 Brs. 31 Min. 1,051 453,172 March 11 Hrs. 11 Alin. 546 232,750 April G Hrs. 20 Min. 300 118,000 May 12 Hrs. 45 Min. 613 258,500 June 16 Hrs. 53 Afin. 757 340,769 July 923 385,926 August 17 Hrs. 39 Afin. 847 351,684 September 7 Hrs. 35 A "in. 360 145,500 October IFr. 40 21,000 November December Totals 12 Hrs. 36 Alin. 602 255,363 . . 182 ANNUAL REPORT o d d d o to o c 33.25’ o I/l Tfl CO (M CO oPO c d d d d d d d 05 05 cd o X (M CO (M o 05 54.35” CO Tt< o to O o to a 8 S 44.25” CD in ''f o o oPO cs (N o X CO o CO to o 05 to (M 05 CO CO 03 00 o (M X X 42.05” to (N to (N to to X 05 d 40 o H to d d d to em c fXi VO ro o to o o to o to to d Ov o to 47.50” Pi d PO cn 05 to CO I-H POo O' »—4 cPi d d X X d d d d to to 05 CO i> (05 w 3 o CO 45.14” Pi CO X o CO s ^d CO X CO O Tf X (05 05 to (05 to o 05 X 05 X X to 47.09” 1 o p; CO (N CO to Tt^ o 1 d d d ^ o (M 15.75” d 1 C/D X' CO ,-h’ oPO t-H _d d X d d CO d d F- F'^ CO "5 to TtH 05 CO (M 05 05 4().76” p; CO (M 4^ CO to Tft t'- Cl o 05 f-l u, -d CD 05 05 G JO Totals O o3 . . G £ £ £ 05 05 August Januar; March Octobe > 05 -Q April. a June. o 05 05 May. July. 05 fj-( C/2 Q ANNUAL REPORT 183 BOWLER WELLS Beginning in the early summer, extensive and exhaustive surveys and studies were begun relative to the possibility of locating the Bowler wells in the vicinity of the South Attleboro pumping station. This was made possible through a counter agreement made between the City and the Layne-Bowler New England Co., Inc. There were fourteen test wells driven in an effort to obtain locations which would produce a sufficient quantity and satisfactory quality of water. At a number of these test wells actual pumping tests for quality and quantity were carried on under supervision of the State Department of Health. After intensive studies and tests on two test wells which had proved the most promising during preliminary investigations, it was decided to develop them for permanent supply. hen the wells had been constructed to the point where only the con- struction of the well houses and installation of the pumps were necessary, another pumping test was begun. These tests were run for several days during which time the effects upon all test wells were noted. Again the State Department of Health approved them for final construction, installation and testing. The final construction of the well houses and installation of the pumping machinery were completed in the late fall whereupon the final tests were run with both wells operating simultaneously under direction of the State. The test was run from December 8 to December 24, 1936, after which final approval of the two wells was given by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health with the understanding that the entire water supply pumped at the South Attle- boro plant be treated. As mentioned before, this treatment had been recom- mended for several years by the State Department. Final construction of the supply line from the wells to the pumping station had been rushed to completion before the final tests were begun. hen the satisfactory supply from these wells became apparent in the fall of the year studies were immediately begun for the construction of a treat- ment plant. On December 2, 1936, the contract for the construction of the water treatment plant was signed by the contracting firm of James A. Munroe & Sons; the sub-contractor for installation of the treatment equipment was the Norwood Engineering Company of Florence, Massachusetts. The construction was actually begun before the end of the year; consequently the City will have at its disposal within a short time an additional water supply estimated at 1,200,- 000 gallons per day on the basis of continuous operation. The additional supply which the new development makes possible insures the City of an adequate supply of water for emergency use and through the dry summer periods. The importance of a good supply of water for the community is so vital that every citizen should take an active interest in obtaining for the community a water distribution system of modern equipment and maximum value to the public. SEWER DEPARTMENT Di’ring the year the entire filtering area was cleaned as usual. However, the present area is not sufficient to properly filter and dispose the quantity of sewage which at present must be taken care of. Following are figures showing the actual amount of sewage being filtered by the present area and figures which, according to best authorities on sewerage practice, show what our filtering area should be for proper disposa of present quantity: — 184 ANNUAL REPORT Present area of filter beds 15.5 acres Daily average of sewage for 1936 1,074,954 gallons Present amount of sewage per acre per day . 69,350 gallons Recommended amount of sewage per acre per day according to authorities on American sewerage practice 27,000 gallons Using the daily average amount of sewage for 1936 together with the above recommended amount of sewage per acre per day, tiie necessary filtering area for our sewage disposal plant would be 39.8 acres. Using the maximum amount of sewage for any one day in 1936 which was 5,018,900 gallons, together with the recommended amount of sewage per acre per day, the necessary filtering area for this maximum would be 185.9 acres. Using the area required for the daily average amount of sewage for 1936 according to the recommendations of authorities on this subject, which we found to be 39.8 acres, it is found that our present filter area is only 39% of the area required for adequate disposal of the sewage. In view of the above facts 1 would recommend an early study be made for adequate facilities of our sewerage disposal system. \"ery little flushing of sewer mains could be done during the year due to the inadequate funds allotted. 1 would therefore recommend that a larger appropria- tion be made in the future to avert serious conditions. Along the railroad in Hebronville, just south of Knight Avenue, there is approximately 500 feet of elevated 30-inch trunk line sewer constructed of re- inforced concrete on concrete piers. This line has been the cause of considerable trouble due to the leaking of sewage at the expansion joints; also considerable spalling of the concrete has taken place. During the fall the worst leak was temporarily repaired at considerable expense. Studies have been underway for some time relative to the replacement of this structure with a 30-inch iron pipe. This type of pipe would have pro- visions for expansion at the joint couplings, and the material would be of a com- position to withstand the action of the acids inherent in sewage. I recommend that immediate consideration be given the project prior to any serious break which would be more costly and detrimental to health conditions. SEWERS, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Caretaker at Beds $1,359 . 42 Maintenance and Improvement of Beds Labor $191 . 16 Material 241.64 432 80 Insurance 96.35 Taxes Town of Seekonk 67.50 City of Pawtucket 14.36 81.86 Maintenance and Operation of Sewer System Labor $147.89 City of Attleboro V* ater Charge 100.00 Material 4.81 252.70 $2,223.13 ANNUAL REPORT 185 SEWER CONNECTIONS Total connections January 1, 1936 1861 Buildings served 2073 Connections added during 1936 ... 10 10 1871 2083 SPECIAL ACCOUNTS North Main Street and Commonwealth Avenue Widening In July North Main Street from Holden Street to Commonwealth Avenue was treated with a bituminous material and covered with sand. There were also other miscellaneous items for labor and material charged to this account. Labor $ 141.06 Material 844.02 985.08 Emory and Pine Street Improvement There were miscellaneous items in connection with maintenance charged to this account. Labor -S 7.98 IVIaterial 101.37 $ 109.35 Adamsdale Avenue Reconstruction In June Adamsdale Avenue from Allen Avenue to Brown Street was given a surface treatment of bituminous material and sand; other miscellaneous items complete the expenditures shown. Labor . 13.03 Material 312.96 $ 325.99 Leroy Street Improvement The expenditure as shown is a maintenance cost. IMaterial .$ 50.00 Improvement of Mechanic Street E. R. A. JTe expenditures as shown are maintenance costs. Labor $ 40.63 Material 327.47 S 368.10 Equipment Repairs J'he expenditures as shown are for maintenance costs. Labor 2.28 Material .. 8.86 $ 11.14 186 ANNUAL REPORT Improvement of Pond Street E. R. A. In May the entire length of Pond Street was treated with a bituminous material and sand; also the guard fence was repaired plus other miscellaneous items. Labor .$ 59.20 Material 237.73 $ 296.93 Pond Street E. R. A. Drain The expenditures as shown are for miscellaneous items of maintenance. I Labor .$ 5.00 Material 56.12 $ 61.12 South Attleboro Rail Elimination and Replacement The work done under this account includes such items as building a stone wall at Wilbur’s, repairing stone wall at Balser’s, relocating fence, removing trees, grading lawn at ightman’s due to sidewalk relocation and other incidental work. Labor $ 292.59 Material 576.34 $ 868.93 West Street Construction Under this account is the construction of a stone wall on \A'est Street along the McCormick property. The wall is 226 feet long and in volume is 95 cubic yards. The work consisted of considerable excavation, tree removal and grading of sidewalks; also repair of granolithic walk, the placement of approximately 60 feet of granite curbing around the corner at North Main Street, and regrading lawns and driveways due to construction damages, plus miscellaneous items. It was necessary to construct the wall at McCormick’s on \\'est Street after the repaving of the street in order to provide a sidewalk on this side of the street. There was an existing high bank which had to be cut down to grade, and the retaining wall was then constructed for protection to the public and the property. Labor $ 1,034.27 Material 877.62 $ 1,911.89 Ashton Road Construction In May the entire length of Ashton Road was treated with a bituminous material and sand. There are also other miscellaneous maintenance items included. Labor S 7.40 Material .« 223.28 $ 230.68 ANNUAL REPORT 187 Hebronville Guard Fence Work done under this account includes setting up new and repairing guard fence in Hebronville along South Main Street. Labor .$ 49.06 Material 35.42 $ 85.08 North Avenue E. R. A. Drainage An extension to the culvert at Deantown Road was built and a headwall for same constructed; also the grading and inlet stone reset on one of the catch basins. All basins and pipe lines were cleaned. Labor $ 39.27 Material 48.70 I 87.97 1925-1927 Street Widening Loan Various expenditures for maintenance are included under this account. Labor % 19.81 Material 463.72 .$ 483.53 Construction of Ruggles Street E. R. A. The entire length of Ruggles Street was treated with a bituminous material and sand. There were also other miscellaneous items including sidewalk grading and excavation. Labor ,f 50.41 Material 99..59 $ 150.00 Curbing and Cement Walk Construction Granolithic slabs for sidewalk replacement on Peck Street were constructed and placed. Labor % 44.84 Material 9.09 $ 53.93 Construction of Central Street E. R. A. In May Central Street was given a surface treatment of bituminous material and sand on the entire length of the street. Labor $ 4.63 Material 9,5.37 $ 100.00 188 ANNUAL REPORT East Fourth Street Improvement E. R. A. Under a Federal project the above street was reconstructed from County Street to the Ten Mile River. The work included the reconstruction and placing of a gravel and bituminous surface, paving of gutters, construction of gravel sidewalk and miscellaneous items in connection with construction. Labor $ 113.16 Material 442.14 $ 55,5.30 North Main Street Construction E. R. A. Under a Federal project North Main Street was reconstructed from Sanford Street to Elizabeth Street. The work included the placement of a 7-inch stone penetration pavement, resetting of curb, removing trees, replacing granolithic walks, resetting manholes and other miscellaneous work pertaining to the con- struction. The rail removal was taken care of by the Interstate Transit Corpora- tion. Labor % 1,514.70 Material 5,431.95 $ 6,946.65 Construction of Bliss Avenue E. R. A. In May the entire length of Bliss Avenue was given a surface treatment of bituminous material and sand. The sidewalks were also gravelled and graded. Labor S 23.77 Material 153.13 $ 176.90 Sidewalk Curbing for Capron Park, Horton Field and South Attleboro School Expenditure as shown is for miscellaneous charges. Material $ 12.29 S 12.29 County Street Drainage and Construction E. R. A. Under a Federal project drainage line construction f rom Sixth Street southerly was completed during the year. The work consisted of excavation of trenches, laying pipe, refilling trenches, construction of catch basins and manholes, also incidental work to the general construction. This work was completed in preparation for the pavement construction which followed later. Labor S 498.47 ^Material 686 .77 $1,1 85 . 24 1935 South Main Street Flebronville Drainage E. R. A. Under a Federal project drainage construction from the Attleboro-Seekonk line northerly to the river bridge was undertaken prior to the opening of the road construction project. The work consisted of excavating trenches, laving pipe, refilling trenches, constructing catch basins, manholes and other miscellan- eous work incidental to construction. ANNUAL REPORT 189 Labor S 137.56 Material 1,048.59 $ 1,186.15 South Main Street Improvement Under a Federal project the part of the roadway occupied by street railway tracks was reconstructed from a point at Atwell’s curve to the Attleboro-Seekonk line. The work included the gravel refill and placement of a 7-inch stone penetra- tion pavement, except for a distance of approximately 1200 feet which was a 2-inch cold mix; also paving a stone gutter and curb the entire distance, setting circle curb, gravel filling and grading and sidewalk the entire distance on one side of the street, setting new fence and other work incidental to the general con- struction. Labor S 1850.24 Material S 5,558.02 $ 7,408.26 Dexter Street Construction Under a Federal project Dexter Street from South Main Street 2200 feet easterly was reconstructed and a gravel roadway with a bituminous surface placed the entire length. The work included excavation, gravel refill, bituminous surface, relaying 200 feet of water main, constructing additional sidewalk area to concrete bridge, constructing and grading gravel sidewalks, paving gutters, placing guard rail on bridge, and other work incidental to the general construction. Labor $ 945.96 Material 1,195.93 $2,141.89 County Street Pavement Construction This account covered generally the entire reconstruction of County Street from North IMain Street to County Square. The work consisted of excavation, gravel refill, placing a 7-inch stone penetration pavement, resetting curb, placing new circle curb, paving, resetting manholes, placing sidewalks, constructing and grading gravel sidewalks, and also other work incidental to the general construction. Labor $ 4,557.43 Material 9,368.54 $13,925.97 PuUic Works Highways—Chapter 464—Acts of 1935 County Street—Third to Olive Street: This account was set up through an allotment from the State of Massachusetts in accordance with Chapter 464, Acts of 1935. An application was sent to the State Department of Public W'orks to have $4,052.00 of the allotment set aside for purchase of materials for the C’ounty Street reconstruction project between Olive Street and Thirteenth Street. Their approval was subsequently given. Accordingly, the amount was used for purchase of materials for the construction which is outlined in the preceding account. Material : $ 4,052.00 190 ANNUAL REPORT Public Works Highways—Chapter 464—Acts of 1935 County Street—^Olive Street to Thirteenth Street: This account was set up in a manner identical to the preceding account, except that the application was made for the balance of the total allotment which amounted to $2,777.61 to be spent on County Street from Olive Street to Thirteenth Street and approval was obtained. Accordingly, the amount was spent for materials in the location stated for the reconstruction of County Street as described in a preceding account. Material $ 2,777.61 Tanager Road Construction In May Tanager Road from North Main Street to Bank Street was recon- structed. The work included excavation, gravel refill, placement of a bituminous surface, construction and grading of gravel sidewalks and other work incidental to the construction. Labor $ 234.79 Material 516.33 $ 751.12 South Avenue Reconstruction This account is for the reconstruction of South Avenue from Thacher Street to Uhlig’s Hill, the construction being under the Chapter 90 regulations in which the State, County and Municipality share the cost. The contract for the construction was awarded to the .John Deveney Company. The reconstruction includes extensive drainage work plus the placement of a 7-inch stone penetration road. Up to the end of the year considerable progress has been made in placing the drainage system for surface and sub-grade drainage. The work will be continued to completion in 1937. Following are the expenditures to the end of 1936. Labor $ 142.86 Material 9,570.58 $ 9,713.44 Pembroke Avenue Construction In May construction of Pembroke Avenue was begun from County Street to Hawthorne Street. The work was completed in September and included excavation, gravel refill, placing bituminous surface, constructing and grading gravel sidewalks, and also other work incidental to the general construction. J.abor $ 410.11 Material 407.53 $ 817.64 Fisher Street Construction In September the work was begun for the construction of a portion of Fisher Street, l^p to the end of the year the work has included excavation and gravel refill. Labor : $ 311.28 Material 113.23 $ 424 51 ANNUAL REPORT 191 Fenton Avenue Construction Under a F'ederal project Fenton Avenue from Brown Street to Washington Street was reconstructed and approximately 500 feet of 6-inch new water main placed. The work included excavation, gravel refill, placement of bituminous surface, construction of gravel sidewalks, relaying approximately 375 feet of 6-inch water main and other work incidental to the general construction. Labor $ 486.74 Material 615.21 $ 1,101.95 Brook Street Drain Project Under a Federal project work was begun in December on Brook Street at Thacher Brook to construct a pipe line 33 inches in diameter, running along Brook Street to Falmouth Street; then along Falmouth Street to Thacher BrooK. This will eliminate the open brook which previously cut across lots from the Falmouth Street end to the Brook Street end. LTp to the end of the year good progress had been made on the excavation of the trench which will require sheeting and pumping. This project will be completed in 1937. Labor .S 92.19 Material 928.94 $1,021.13 Newport Avenue Water Main The charge shown is a small maintenance item. Labor $ 1.88 Fenton Avenue Water Main Line Replacement (W. P. A.) Under a Federal aid project an old two-inch water main was replaced with a six-inch main and other specials necessary to the project. Labor 87.92 Material 524.24 $ 612.16 Pembroke Avenue Water Main Replacement In conjunction with the general improvement of Pembroke Avenue, an old two-inch main line was replaced with a six-inch line and necessary specials. I^abor % 406.90 Material 807.18 $ 1,214.08 Pleasant Avenue Water Main Replacement and Extension (W. P. A.) Under a federal aid project work was started on Pleasant Avenue recon- structing the entire length and removing an old two-inch main line and replacing it with a six-inch main line. This project will be completed in 1937. Labor .* $ 10.85 Material 332.40 $ 1343.25 6 192 ANNUAL REPORT Prince Street Water Extension This work was begun in 1936 and calls for x six-inch main line extension from Payson Street southerly. The extension is being placed to accommodate new construction. This project will be completed in 1937. Labor $ 21.64 Material 471.05 $ 492.69 EXPENDITURES 1936—PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Charges to December 31, 1936 General Administration: Superintendent’s Salary $ 3,534.63 Eng. Salary, Asst. Eng., Rodman, etc 7,469.11 Clerical Labor 4,450 . 99 Engineering Supplies 64.90 Office Supplies 142.80 Insurance 44.92 Superintendent’s Auto Maintenance 53.13 Rent 756.00 Light 21.80 Telephone 118.46 Incidentals 4.45 $ 16,661.19 Highway Division: Resurf acing 1 ,458 . 7 Drains 1,732.09 Street Sweeping 790.30 Street Patching 6,004 . 33 Street Cleaning 1,412 . 92 Sidewalk Maintenance 442.65 Equipment, maintenance and repair 651 .04 Road Rollers 226 . 81 Auto Maintenance 75.12 Road Oil and Tar 5,383 . 86 Bridges, Fences and Culverts 487.86 Crushers 218.94 Ten Mile River and Thacher Brook 29.42 Insurance 915.99 Rent, Maynard Street Land 69.60 Vacations 425 60 Signs, Clock and Numbers 145.28 Incidentals 60.32 Snow and Ice 5,405.80 Sidewalks and Curbing 1,114.33 27,051.02 New Equipment 5,998 . 39 Street Lighting. 29,511 .62 ANNUAL REPORT 193 Water Division: Maintenance Payroll 10,288.41 Maintenance Material ' 897.99 New Meters 893 . 08 Services 1,508.38 Shop and Barn 413.15 Maintenance of Buildings 411.13 Main Line Maintenance 1,007.07 Auto Operation 599.45 Insurance 1 ,072 . 20 Taxes 324.51 Incidentals 2.80 Emergency Thawing 50.80 Liens 57.78 1 7,526 . 75 Main Line Extension 2,649.93 Newport Avenue Water Main 1.88 Fenton Avenue Water Main Line Replacement 612.16 Pembroke Avenue Water Main Replacement 1,214.08 Pleasant Avenue \^^ater Main Replacement and Ex- tension 343 . 25 Prince Street Water Extension 492 . 69 Pumping Station Division: Payroll 7,626.64 Fuel 9,553.98 Oil 151.62 Pumps 579.68 Boilers 544 . 48 Cleaning Filter Beds 374.62 Care of Equipment, Grounds and Beds 236 . 34 Light 139.41 Phone 222.10 Incidentals 25.92 19,454.79 Sewer Division: Filter Beds 1,970.43 Repair and Care of Sewers 252 . 70 2,223 . 13 Rifle Range • 146 . 92 City Survey 1,075.10 Sidewalk Curbing for Capron Park, Horton Field and South Attleboro School 12.29 Equipment Repair 11.14 Improvement of Mechanic Street E. R. A 368.10 Leroy Street Improvement 50.00 Adamsdale Avenue Reconstruction 325 . 99 North Main Street and Commonwealth Avenue W idening 985 . 08 ^ Emory and Pine Street Improvement 109.35 1925-27 Street ^\ idening Loan 483 . 53 North Avenue E. R. A. Drainage 87.97 W est Street Construction 1,911 .89 Ashton Road Construction 230 . 68 Curbing and Cement W alk Construction 53.93 Pond Street E. R. A. Drain 61.12 194 ANNUAL REPORT Improvement of Pond Street E. R. A 296.93 South Attleboro Rail Elimination and Replacement . . . 868 . 93 Construction of Ruggles Street E. R. A 150.00 Construction of Central Street E. R. A 100.00 Hebronville Guard Fence 85.08 East Fourth Street Improvement E. R. A 555.30 North Main Street Construction E. R. A 6,946.65 Construction of Bliss Avenue E. R. A 176.90 County Street Drainage and Construction E. R. 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