, 1935-02-03
SPIVEY NAMES

SPIVEY NAMES
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the work of a director brought IN
from outside the county.
The discussion was ended and
the vote was taken when Commits
sioner Weikel asked: "As I under
stand 1t then. we have only one
man available?'
That's right" DIR. Peterson ans
wered.
The appointment Of three nurses
and two Sanitarians will rest with
d.. Spivey. subject 10 the approval
OF the court and state health Of
ficers, according 10 present plans.
Under our plans" DR.. Peterson
said. We agree with the commits
sioners on a director. and he is
responsible for the appointment Of
his staff. His appointments, how
ever. are subject to our approval"
Points TO State Power
Commissioner Weikel expressed
the belief that state officials have
more power IN the local units that
the state financial aid justifies.
we put up two-thirds Of the
money Judge Dancy said. but
don't forget that we get three
thirds of the work"
I'VE don't want you to think that
we r irving 10 dictate III these
matters" DR.. Peterson said, for
we wish to work the whole PROPOSE
ton out on a cooperative basis be-
tween the county, state and federal
governments"
The state officials told the court
that members OF the health unit
would be expressly forbidden from
taking part in politics. Keep your
unit out Of politics. keep 1t efficient
and you will achieve a major de-
gree OF success with your unit" DR..
Brown told the court.
In reference to the budget. which
will cost the county approximately
$4,000 for the five months period,
Commissioner Baughn objected TO
$50 monthly items charged to trav-
cling expenses. The health Off
Gals answered that ii was a stand
ard charge and that they did not
consider II high. The item repre-
scented gasoline. oil, depreciation on
car and other expenses Of office,
they said
Wants Decent Salaries
County Auditor L. OBryan called
attention to the fact that deputy
sheriffs r granted $50 per month
for travelling expenses.
Commissioner Weikel also asked
If II would not be possible 10 re-
duce the salaries in the budget.
We must pay decent salaries If we
are going TO require a high standard
Of work DR.. Peterson answered.
The state officials also assured the
court that the new unit would do
only preventive work.
The county will continue its cura-
tive health Set-up which EMPLOYS
four physicians. This work will az
continued as long as necessary. 1t
has been stated. and will not be
S~upplanted unless a change can be
made for the better.
Dr. Brown stated: We knov that
Or. Spivey has oppositicn-all posi-
tive public figures do. But we
know that DR.. Spivey has delivered
the goods as head Of the health
unit here, and that he will deliver
the goods again"
Personnel OF the preventive Cam
eron county health unit staff. NAM
cd oy Dr.. w. <. Spivey. unit direc
tor, and approved by state health
department officials. was agreed
upon here Saturday.
The three nurses are Miss T.uIa
champion Of Brownsville, who will
nave charge of work along the
Military highway. Mrs. Matte Lew
y, VINO viii handle the work in
H~arllngen; and Mrs. George Laakso
OF Los FreSnoS who will have head
quarters IN San Benito. The two
sanitarians will be r. c. Graham
OF Brownsville and NJ. 3. Finley OF
San Benito.
Miss Champion recently complet-
60 a course in the Peabody Insti-
tuIe' an advanced school specialize
ing IN public health service. Mrs.
Lewis formerly worked under DIR. r
M Cole, county health officer who
mas charge Of the curative health
WORK. Mrs. LaakSo has had consider
able experience in public health
service IN Tennessee.
Both Graham and Finley have
served as SanitarianS with the
health unit heretofore.
IN addition TO the nurses and
s~anitarlans. a t~echnician is to be
placed on the staff.
DR.. John Brown, state health Of
lieer' and DR.. D. c. Peterson. direc-
TOR Of county work with the state
department, are in Brownsville and
approved the appointments.
DR.. Spivey was named director OF
the new preventive set-up az 4
meeting OF the commissioners court
late Friday. The unit has been
adopted for the five-months period
Feb. | 10 June 81.
The new unit. which does not SUP
plant the curative set-up under DR..
Cole, will get into operation the
first c. this week.