HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-1970 Board of Health MinutesThe Plainview Hale County Health Board met at TheFar East
Restaurant at 12:30 P.M. August 13, 1970, with Oliver Harmel
presiding.
Members present were: Dr. Gerald
Brown, Dr. Randall Heye, Mary Lou
Judge C.L. Abernethy, Clara Neis,
Freeman.
Wagner, Oliver Harmel, Edgar
Truesdale, Clifton Martin,
Ray D. Blair and Dr. Ray W.
Mary Lou Truesdale reported that all migrant camps were full
except Petersburg, and that sub -standard housing had created
real problems. The month of July showed an influx of migrants
for work in the cucumber and potato harvests but that there was
not as much work as in previous years.
A discussion prevailed on the migrant housing situation and
Clifton Martin stated that in his opinion the new housing
facilities in Plainview which will be ready for operation
September 1, 1970, would alleviate the situation in Plainview
but not in the southwest part of the county.
The diptheria epidemic in San Antonio was discussed with the
possibility that it might pose a problem here. Dr. Wagner
stated that the camps were checked every other day and every
effort made to see if children have had vaccine. Immunization
is given in Camp areas weekly and the people are finding the
Health Department and becoming aware that it has something to
offer them.
Mary Lou Truesdale reported that they had agreed to host a state
wide workshop for Migrant Personnel on October 20, 21, 22, 1970.
The theme of the workshop being Community Surveying, and instruc-
tors will be from the U.S. Public Health Department. There will
be approximately 60 participants, and arrangements have been made
for the meetings in the El Centro room of the City National Bank
and housing at the Holiday Inn.
Clifton Martin reported that the grant funds were in good shape
in that half the year had passed and only half the funds spents
but that the hospital funds will have to be stretched.
Edgar Brown made a motion that June and July bills be paid.
Dr. Ray Freeman seconded motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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Cla a Neis, Secretary
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Oliver Hamel, Chairman