Franklin Central High School - Liberanni Yearbook (Franklin, NY)

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U ZAIULQHNU AQ HDZAYQE DWQDHZHS HEALTH The school nurse is ready to start another busy day at eight-thirty when the buses are beginning to arrive. Sally's cut knee is given first aid. Jimmy returning to school following a co m nicable disease, is sent to the school doctor for examination. Mary's second degree burn on her thigh is covered with a dressing and a note sent with her to the school physician. Sally Jane leaves a note on the nurse's desk to call and see John who is ill. Five students are inspected and given permission to return to their classes following absences from school because of illness. Hrs. Brown calls to see the nurse regarding Ruth's health. Ann and Peter who were examined, X-rayed, and given a tuberculin test at the chest clinic two days ago have their arms inspected for reaction to the tuberculin test. After a final check-up by the school doctor, they go away happy to learn it is negative. Judith, eyes glistening with tears, is treated for a toothf ache and at the same time is encouraged to visit the dentist. Robert has an inflamed throat and a temperature. Arrangements are made for him to go home, with advice that he see his family doctor. The nurse will call to orrov. The nurse pauses for a minute to arrange her work and to read Betty Jane's note. Betty Jane is sent for, and the contents of the note discussed. Arrangements are made for the school hot lunch for Betty Jane and her brothers. Pupils in the first and second grades are inspected. Praise is given for their neat, clean appearance. A short talk on the importan of bringing a clean handkerchief daily is given to the first grade, while one on the best foods for good teeth and the importance of daily care is given in the second. In the afternoon Sandra, who has fallen 111 at school, is taken home where her condition is discussed with her mother. A deep snow drift prevents getting to Arthur's home. On the way back the nurse stops to see Joh at the request of his mother who telephoned earlier in the day. Back to town with the clank, clank of auto chains, and a second effort is made to reach Arthur's home from another direction. Off the main road for a couple of miles in the tracks of a previous car, the nurse's car comes to a stop in another snow drift. After walking more than half a mile against a brisk wind through the fields, the nurse reaches Arthur's home. His visit to the eye specialist, and the doctor's orders, are explained. The walk back to the car is down grade and easier going. The car see-saws back and forth for some time, then darts out into the ruts of the road once more and goes merrily homeward in the dusk of a w1nter's afternoon. GQ