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Red Cross Report for Two Months 1927 in Lawrence County
The Lawrence County Chapter A R reports two months May and April 1927 due to Mississippi flood relief. Olive Reed left May 1, Kathryn Hite became chapter nurse. Nursing notes cover bedside visits 47 new cases 4 dismissals 3. toxin antitoxin 856. 69 children examined. 153 partially inspected. 135 fully inspected. 1 excluded for pediculosis. 456 weights inspections. 2 corrections. 8 office interviews. 2 parent consultations. 6 classroom talks. 1 meeting. Home service new cases 19. cases closed 12. 8 office interviews. 47 home visits. 69 letters and telegrams sent. 59 received. 10 identified for adjusted service loans. 3 admitted to hospital. 1 guardian appointed. 1 death. 6 financial relief totaling 172.76. Life saving class enrolled 39 students. Production two bathrobes and six sweaters sent to U S Naval Hospital Philadelphia. Receipts 8506.84. flood relief 7614.60. Disbursements 8545.12. flood relief 7400. Church fish dinner June 24 5 to 8 pm proceeds for benevolence. tickets 75c. Local June 22-23.