This Day in History: 1947-07-14
Miss Eleanor Hutchinson of Heightstown, NJ was appointed school nurse by the Board of Education. Although no details as to her previous posts were reported she was said to be both highly qualified and experienced as a public health and school nurse. Her appointment was made necessary by the death of Miss Florence Gates who had served in the post for 21 years. Supervising Principal Holmes reported to the School Board that a memorial fund had been created in her memory. $115 had been raised so far to purchase a piece of practical equipment for the nurse’s office at the Commodore Perry School. Particularly active in raising the fund was the Fardale Association, he stated. (Bristow)