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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE TOWN OF 4
DIGHTON
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Year Ending December 31, 1936
C. A. HACK & SON, INC., PRINTERS, TAUNTON, MASS.
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE TOWN OF
DIGHTON
Year Ending December 31, 1936
TOWN OFFICERS FOR 1936
TOWN CLERK, TREASURER AND AGENT OF BOARD OF HEALTH DWIGHT F. LANE, P. O. Address, Segreganset, Mass. Telephone 99 Dighton
SELECTMEN, BOARD OF WELFARE AND BOARD OF HEALTH GEORGE B. GLIDDEN, Chairman P. O. North Dighton, Mass .- Telephone 27 Dighton LYMAN E. BRIGGS, P. O. No. Dighton, Mass. Telephone 18-4 Dighton JOHN BOLGER, Tel. Ex., Dighton, Mass.
ASSESSORS WALTER HAMPTON, Chairman P. O. Segreganset, Mass .- Telephone 25 Dighton FRANK R. O'CONNELL, P. O. No. Dighton, Mass. Telephone 2236-W Taunton ARTHUR F. SPRAGUE, P. O. Dighton, Mass. Telephone 71 Dighton
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS LYMAN E. BRIGGS, P. O. No. Dighton, Mass. Telephone 1152 Taunton or 18-4 Dighton
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES JOHN R. INGHAM, P. O. No. Dighton, Mass. Telephone 2035-W Taunton
AUDITOR CLAYTON ATWOOD, P. O. Segreganset, Mass.
TAX COLLECTOR DAVID A. BUFFINGTON, P. O. Segreganset, Mass. Telephone 70 Dighton
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE ROY F. WALKER, Chairman, No. Dighton, Mass. LELAND BULLARD, Segreganset, Mass.
H. JUDSON ROBINSON, Segreganset, Mass. FRANK C. DUTRA, Dighton, Mass.
CLARA L. WYETH, Segreganset, Mass.
TRENOR GOODELL, Dighton, Mass.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS NORMAN D. BAILEY, P. O. No. Dighton, Mass. Telephone 505 Taunton
TOWN NURSE MRS. LEILA P. HOARD, R.N. Telephone 1829 Taunton
MOTH SUPERINTENDENT GEORGE E. HATHAWAY P. O. Segreganset, Mass.
TREE WARDEN HENRY P. GOFF Telephone 1484-R-2 Taunton
FOREST FIRE WARDEN JOHN W. SYNAN, P. O. No. Dighton Telephone 180 Taunton or 2812 Taunton
CHIEFS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT (Dighton) WENDELL B. CAREY P. O. Dighton, Telephone 31-11 Dighton (North Dighton) JOHN W. SYNAN, P. O. North Dighton Telephone 180 Taunton or 2812 Taunton
CHIEF OF POLICE JOHN W. SYNAN, P. O. North Dighton Telephone 180 Taunton or 2812 Taunton
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
To the Citizens of Dighton :
This year we again appropriated $3500. to complete the repairs to and the motorizing of the Dighton-Berkley Bridge. The State, County and Town of Berkley made appropriations in the same proportions as those of 1935. As the State ap- propriations were so late in coming through work was not resumed until this Fall. The abutments are now in good order; the iron work has been painted; the moving parts re- paired where necessary; and the motor installed. Within a week or two the bridge should be in operation under electric power. It will be necessary to replank the bridge before another year and it is hoped that the State and County will share this cost with the Towns.
The dump on Pleasant Street near Muddy Cove Bridge has been cleaned up-a part of the expense being covered as a WPA project. There is still a little more work to be done.
The Broad Cove School and the Fish School having been turned back to the Town by vote of the School Committee were sold at public auction. The Broad Cove School brought $100. and the Fish School $250.
In early March warm rains on a heavy fall of snow caused many floods throughout New England. The bridge over Three Mile River at North Dighton could not take care of the excessive flow of water. On Thursday, March 12th at 4:00 P. M. the water was three inches above the under side of the bridge and on Friday at 3:00 A. M. began flowing over the road. By 6:30 A. M. it was six inches deep, completely surrounding the post office building; was running down Lincoln Avenue and rose to within twelve inches of the post office floor. A large section of the south side of Spring Street was washed away; the road was closed to vehicular traffic; and a plank walk was laid a foot above the sidewalk for pedes-
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trians. Saturday afternoon the water began to recede and by midnight ceased flowing over the road. Sunday morning the washed out section was roped off and a one-way lane opened for traffic. The opening in the road was filled with reinforced concrete at a cost of approximately $275.
At this time the north half of the slope running west on Wellington Street was washed out requiring many loads of gravel to repair it. This year Carpenter Road was re-graveled at a cost of approximately $200.
The athletic field at the high school has been levelled and sowed down and the wall on the south and west sides com- pleted. The wall along Somerset Avenue together with the entrances are under construction and a sidewalk on the east side of Somerset Avenue in front of the athletic field and high school is contemplated. We hope during 1937 to erect entrance posts to the high school driveway.
The much needed parking space to the south of the school and in front of Grange Hall has been completed and should be used instead of the high school driveway for any long time parking.
The citizens of Dighton were fortunate to have had a re- duction of $1.50 in the tax rate this year when the rate was increased in so many communities throughout the State.
It should be noted that the spirit of cooperation which exists by and between all Town departments and committees makes for an efficient and economical Town government and is very much appreciated by each member of this Board.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE B. GLIDDEN LYMAN E. BRIGGS JOHN BOLGER
Selectmen of Dighton.
December 31, 1936
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BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH
To the Citizens of Dighton :
We have had no diseases of a serious nature during the past year. While we had a peculiar epidemic in the early part of the year which appeared to be very contagious, all the cases were very mild-in fact so mild that many parents as well as children paid no attention to the disease and the children continued going to school, which undoubtedly was the cause of its becoming so wide-spread. As soon as it was discovered the schools were closed and the afflicted children were isolated as far as possible.
We feel that the Well Child Conferences for children of pre-school age, which were conducted by the State Board of Public Health, were a marked success. These conferences were recommended by Mrs. Hoard, our town nurse, who directed them, and she will give details in her report.
The rather unusually good health record that we enjoy is due to a large extent to the efficient service of Mrs. Hoard. While she does not offer any diagnosis, her training and ex- perience enable her to decide at once as to the need of calling a physician and thus many cases treated in the earliest stages have been prevented from becoming serious.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE B. GLIDDEN LYMAN E. BRIGGS JOHN BOLGER
Board of Public Health
December 31, 1936
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To The Citizens of Dighton:
From all appearances the WPA work is to be materially cut down. How many of our people will be laid off we have no way of knowing, but it will be for the best interest of all those now on WPA to continually seek work elsewhere, for we all know that this form of relief cannot last indefinitely and when it stops those who have been able to find other jobs will be the fortunate ones.
According to the agreement made in 1935 by the Bristol County Kennel Club, Inc. with the Town of Dighton, the gate receipts for two nights of dog racing amounting to not less than $2500. were to be given to the Town's Welfare De- partment. Two days were allotted for this purpose and between $1700. and $1800. was realized, the Kennel Club making up the difference between the amount realized and $2500. This was a welcome addition to our welfare appro- priation.
Again this year, the Kennel Club, through its President Mr. James J. Egan, contributed generously for dinners, toys, candy and practical gifts which went to make the holiday season a happy one for many families who otherwise would have had little or nothing to remind them of Christmas. In behalf of the recipients, the Town and the Welfare Depart- ment we gratefully acknowledge this contribution and ex- tend our sincere thanks to Mr. Egan and the Kennel Club.
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While it is the duty of this Board to relieve all cases of actual need in this Town, all citizens are urged to assist in keeping down the welfare costs which are responsible for a large part of our taxes.
Mrs. Hoard, our town nurse, has co-operated with and assisted us in a most generous and efficient manner through- out the year and we thoroughly appreciate the service she has rendered, much of it being in addition to her regular work.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE B. GLIDDEN LYMAN E. BRIGGS JOHN BOLGER
Board of Public Welfare
December 31, 1936
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REPORT OF TOWN NURSE, 1936
Board of Selectmen and Board of Health Dighton, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
During the early part of the year of 1936 our town was visited by an epidemic of an unusual nature. This disease which was sometimes diagnosed as Scarlet Fever and in other instances Measles, was highly contagious. It seemed wise at that time to call on Dr. MacKnight, who is the Health Officer for this district, under the State Department of Public Health. It was his opinion that everything possible was being done to control the situation, as Dighton was just one of a great many towns and cities which covered a large area that was so afflicted. The remainder of the year was practi- cally free from any disease of a contagious nature.
Social work for the Town and Welfare Department has not been lessened to any great degree. In a great many cases it was necessary to give supplementary medical aid and also clothing to families whose income was so insufficient that these necessities were prohibitive.
Again this year WPA clothing has been available for families who had a member working on the WPA projects or Welfare cases, and some families where the weekly income was small. The number of welfare visits for the year was 508.
Nursing service is available to all weekly policy holders of the John Hancock and Metropolitan Life Insurance Com- panies. The total number of sick visits was 602.
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A request was made through the local Board of Health to the State Department of Health for a Well Child Con- ference. These Conferences were held June 29, 30, July 1, November 12, and 13. Seventy-seven children were ex- amined, ages, six months to six years. This Conference had the services of Sally Saunders, Physician; Florence Hopkins, Dentist; Genevieve Ely, Dental Hygienist; Dorothy Frank, Nutritionist; assisted by Christine Higgins, Bristol County Health Consultant and your Town Nurse. About 75% of all the children examined were found to have medical or dental defects most of which could be readily corrected without permanent damage to the child if attended to im- mediately, but which could develop into serious handicaps in later years if neglected. The conference was very success- ful in every way. A serious condition was found in one child and the Consultant Physician felt that this fact was well worth the effort of the whole conference.
I am taking this opportunity to express my gratitude to all Town Officials and to the Mt. Hope Finishing Company for their usual co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
LEILA P. HOARD, R.N.
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS
We herewith submit to the Citizens of Dighton our annual report for the year 1936.
Expenditures
Town Appropriations
$132,284.80
State Tax
5,600.00
State Parks
61.92
Auditing
343.21
Veterans' Exemptions
22.18
County Tax
4,533.87
Overlay
1,694.38
$144,540.36
Estimated Receipts
Income Tax
9,485.62
Corporation Tax
9,738.93
Race Track Distribution
224.00
Motor Excise Tax
4,800.00
Licenses
577.25
Fines
791.10
Public Health
275.05
Temporary Aid
1,293.40
Education
41.65
School Superintendent
966.66
State Aid
120.00
Welfare
6,091.45
Old Age Assistance
1,919.53
Nurse Receipts
39.00
Rent
5.00
Interest on Taxes
730.24
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Library
46.97
Sealer of Weights
38.99
Co-operative Store Dividend
42.88
$37,227.72
$107,312.64
Appropriation from available funds 9,352.30
Receipts from Polls
1,794.00
11,146.30
Total to be raised
$96,166.34
Valuation
Land
$532,250.00
Buildings
2,169,456.00
$2,701,706.00
Stock in Trade
62,900.00
Live Stock
47,057.00
Machinery
579,509.00
Other Personal Property
52,340.00
741,806.00
Total Valuation
$3,443,512.00
Tax on Real Estate
75,395.77
Tax on Personal Property
20,770.57
Poll Taxes
1,794.00
97,960.34
Tax Rate per thousand
28.00
Value of Motor Vehicles
222,200.00
Tax on Motor Vehicles
6,296.00
Tax rate on Motor Vehicles
33.38
Number of Motor Vehicles
1,038
Number of Horses
83
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Number of Cows
215
Number of Neat Cattle
39
Number of Swine
22
Number of Fowl
5,362
Number of Acres of Land
13,035
Number of Dwellings
679
Number of Polls Assessed
897
Electric Light District
Personal Property
$280,035.00
Real Estate
699,870.00
979,905.00
Tax-$3,037.96
Rate-$3.10
Fire and Water District
Personal Property
$393,484.00
Real Estate
1,138,606.00
1,532,090.00
Tax-$3,217.46 Rate-$2.10
Value of Exempted Property under Chapter 59 Section 11
Real Estate $305,600.00
Personal Property 20,740.00
Town Property Exempt
140,000.00
Total Exempt 466,340.00
Respectfully presented,
WALTER HAMPTON FRANK R. O'CONNELL ARTHUR F. SPRAGUE
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
At the Annual Town Meeting held March 2, 1936, the follow- ing Town Officers were elected and qualified: George B. Glidden was elected Moderator.
Selectman for three years-John Bolger.
Board of Public Welfare for three years-John Bolger. School Committee for three years-Leland F. Bullard. School Committee for three years-Roy F. Walker. Treasurer for one year-Dwight F. Lane. Assessor for three years-Walter Hampton Tax Collector for one year-David A. Buffington
Auditor for one year-Clayton H. Atwood.
Tree Warden for one year-Henry P. Goff.
Trustee of Public Library for three years-Edward D. Greenlaw.
Constables for one year-Louis L. Ballou, George S. Gracia, Lyndon E. Hathaway, John R. Ingham, Arthur F. Sprague, John W. Synan, E. Austin Wheeler, August P. White.
Fish Wardens for one year-Clayton H. Atwood, George F. Hathaway, Dwight F. Lane.
Oyster Wardens for one year-Clayton H. Atwood, George F. Hathaway, Dwight F. Lane.
Appropriations voted for the year :
Schools Fire Department
$54,029.15
1,400.00
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Police Department
1,300.00
Tax Abatements
200.00
Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital
2,463.35
Mosquito Control
150.00
Board of Health
3,500.00
Dighton and Berkley Bridge
900.00
Welfare Department
18,000.00
Incidentals
3,500.00
Library
1,435.00
Gypsy Moth Control
750.00
Interest Charges
2,000.00
Retirement of Bonds
4,000.00
State Aid
180.00
Soldier's Relief
900.00
WPA Incidentals
1,500.00
Street Department
5,000.00
Old Age Assistance
6,000.00
Memorial Day
50.00
General Government
6,700.00
South School Water
475.00
Voted: That the pay for labor on highways be at the rate of $2.50 per day of eight hours.
Voted: That the reports of the Town Officials be approved as printed in the Annual Report of the Town.
Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to appoint all necessary Town Officials and Committees.
Voted: That the Town Treasurer and Collector be bonded in the sum of $14,700. each.
Voted: That the Town will grant the Collector of Taxes the authority in making collections possessed by a Town Treasurer.
Voted: That the Town accept the bequest of $1000. under the terms of the will of Mrs. Della C. Butler.
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Voted: That the Town will authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to invest Town Funds in securities which are legal investments for Savings Banks in Massachusetts.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1936 and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Voted: That the Town repeals its vote to elect annually nine Constables and in place thereof authorize the Selectmen to appoint any necessary Constables.
The following persons were appointed by Selectmen to minor offices for the year 1936:
Registrar of Voters for three years - Francis W. Buckley. Milk Inspector-Peter J. Connolly.
Accident Compensation Agent-Walter Hampton.
Burial Agent-Walter Hampton.
Sealer of Weights and Measures-John R. Ingham.
Clerk of Board of Public Welfare, Board of Health and Selectmen-Bella Menard.
Chief of Police-John W. Synan.
Fence Viewers-Walter Hampton, Frank R. O'Connell, Arthur F. Sprague.
Field Drivers and Pound Keepers-Harry S. Bridgeford, Raymond Horton, Frederick Moore.
Constable-Willis Barlow.
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Public Weighers-A. Chester Barber, Frank H. Boothby, Norman Bradley, Joseph R. Clermont, Frank G. Dutra, J. William Grinnell, William F. Hathaway, John A. Mather, Manuel Pacheco, Clifford Wakefield, Everett H. Waldron, Milton P. Chase, Wendell B. Carey, Lester H. Lassen, Walter D. Pilling.
The adjourned annual town meeting was held on April 6, 1936.
Voted: To increase the Board of Health appropriation by $1,000.
Voted: To increase the Incidental appropriation by $500.
Voted: To increase the WPA Incidental appropriation by $3,500.
Voted: To appropriate $3,500 to be carried to the Reserve Account.
Voted : That the compensation of Tax Collector be $950 per year.
The following licenses were granted for the year:
Alcohol Licenses-Lassen & Babbitt, George H. Phillips & Son, Lester M. Briggs, Carl P. Gorden Jr., C. H. Babbitt, H. L. Ballou & Son.
Lord's Day Licenses-Romeo J. Lenney, Joseph Caron, Manuel Freitas, Peter Kossoi, Manuel Oliver, Clinton H. Babbitt, Dora C. Fahey, Mrs. Joseph W. Rose, Joseph L. Campbell, Harry P. Linnell.
Common Victualler's Licenses-Mrs. Athanas Terrien, Samuel E. Smith, Max Silverberg, Joseph L. Campbell, Mrs. Edith Ladd.
Innholder's License-Katherine McKillop.
Junk Dealer's Licenses-Louis Sanders, Charles L. Leonard.
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Gasoline Licenses-Joseph Caron, Elliot F. Walker.
Hairdressing Licenses-Mabel Deslauriers, Thelma Thomp- son.
Wines and Malt Beverage Licenses-Max Silverberg, Syrian-American Association, Ernest Campion, the Patriot Club, L'Union Canadienne St. Jeane Baptiste.
The following Dog Racing Licenses were issued by the Commonwealth and filed with the Town Clerk.
Bristol County Kennel Club-June 15-July 30.
Sportsmen's Park, Inc. -July 31-Aug. 14.
Sportsmen's Park, Inc. -Oct. 1-Oct. 31.
A town meeting was held on August 11, 1936.
Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to sell the Muddy Cove School, the Fish School and the Brick School, all at public auction.
Voted: That the sum of $1600. be appropriated for the Fire Department, said sum to be transferred from the Over- lay Reserve Fund.
Voted: That the sum of $600. be appropriated for the High School Building, said sum to be transferred from the Overlay Reserve. Fund.
Voted: That the sum of $5,000. be appropriated to meet the Town's share of the cost of WPA Projects, said sum to be transferred from the Overlay Reserve Fund.
The regular annual election of President and State Officers and vote on the Liquor question was held on November 3, 1936 in the several Precincts, and the returns, from said Precincts were received and tabulated as follows:
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Prec. A
Prec. B
Prec. C
Total
President
Aiken and Teichert
0
2
0
2
Browder and Ford
0
0
0
0
Colvin and Watson
0
1
3
4
Landon and Knox
354
197
210
761
Lemke and O'Brien
22
6
10
38
Roosevelt and Garner
137
67
132
336
Thomas and Nelson
2
0
0
2
Blanks
14
3
9
26
Governor
Fred G. Bushold
5
0
2
7
Alfred H. Evans
3
3
3
9
John W. Haigis
349
208
213
770
Horace I. Hillis
0
2
1
3
Otis Archer Hood
0
0
0
0
Charles F. Hurley
135
52
117
304
Alfred Baker Lewis
3
0
0
3
William H. McMasters
19
5
15
39
Blanks
15
6
13
34
Lieutenant Governor
Henning A. Blomen
3
0
2
5
Freeman W. Follett
6
1
5
12
Walter S. Hutchins
3
0
1
4
Francis E. Kelly
119
46
97
262
Leverett Saltonstall
371
216
234
821
Paul C. Wicks
1
0
0
1
Blanks
26
12
26
64
Secretary
Frederick W. Cook
396
217
242
855
Ralph Dow
2
1
2
5
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Prec.
Prec. B
Prec.
Total
A
C
George L. McGlynn
2
0
0
2
Mary E. Moore
1
1
2
4
Joseph Santosuosso
102
39
87
228
Blanks
26
18
31
75
Treasurer
Thomas Gilmartin
3
0
1
4
Mabelle M. Groves
1
1
2
4
Harold J. Hatfield
0
2
2
4
Eva Hoffman
1
0
1
2
James M. Hurley
107
47
101
255
William E. Hurley
385
213
224
822
Sylvester J. McBride
3 .
0
0
3
Blanks
29
13
33
75
Auditor
Lyman M. Aldrich
7
2
4
13
Thomas H. Buckley
106
44
93
243
Richard Darby
3
0
1
4
Elizabeth Donovan
2
0
1
3
Alfred Haase
0
0
0
0
Walter J. Hogan
0
1
0
1
Russell A. Wood
378
208
217
803
Blanks
33
21
38
92
Attorney General
Morris Berzon
6
0
2
8
Paul A. Dever
136
51
111
298
Felix Forte
357
201
213
771
George F. Hogan
1
0
2
3
Fred E. Oelcher
0
1
0
1
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Prec.
Prec. B
Prec. C
Total
A
Michael Tuysuzian
0
1
0
1
Blanks
29
22
36
87
Senator in Congress
Alonzo B. Cook
3
2
1
6
Albert Sprague Coolidge
2
2
0
4
James M. Curley
93
35
78
206
Ernest L. Dodge
3
0
1
4
Charles Flaherty
0
0
0
0
Guy M. Gray
0
0
2
2
Moses H. Gulesian
1
1
1
3
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
378
210
234
822
Wilbur D. Moon
1
1
2
4
Thomas C. O'Brien
32
11
24
67
Blanks
16
14
21
51
Congressman
Joseph William Martin, Jr.
405
206
231
842
Arthur E. Seagrave
66
40
70
176
Lawrence O. Witter
45
17
43
105
Blanks
13
13
20
46
Councillor
Edgar S. Lindsay
388
209
224
821
George M. Mathews
3
0
2
5
Philip J. Russell
103
38
110
251
Blanks
35
29
38
102
Senator
Jarvis Hunt
389
211
237-
837
Francis J. O'Boy
117
42
94
253
Blanks
23
23
33
79
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Representative in General Court
Prec. A
Prec. B
Prec.
Total
C
John C. Crowninshield
118
52
102
272
Frank H. Horton
385
209
227
821
Blanks
26
15
35
76
Register of Probate & Insolvency
Guilford C. Hathaway
388
208
225
821
James B. Kelley, Jr.
102
38
94
234
Blanks
39
30
45
114
County Commissioners
Frederick A. Bartlett
285
164
180
629
Leo H. Coughlin
157
54
91
302
William F. Lynch
115
65
108
288
Thomas W. Whitfield
243
138
151
532
Blanks
258
131
198
587
County Treasurer
Ernest W. Kilroy
100
38
101
239
Esther Kingman
395
210
225
830
Blanks
34
28
38
100
1. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages.)?
Yes
207
67
114
388
No
159
137
134
430
Blanks
163
72
116
351
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2. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?
Yes
268
76
120
464
No
121
127
120
368
Blanks
140
73
124
337
3. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?
Yes
213
72
112
397
No
136
129
126
391
Blanks
180
75
126
381
The total number of ballots was 1,169.
A special Town Meeting was held on December 30, 1936, at 8:00 P. M. Voted to transfer from balance in the Welfare account to pay the following overdrafts:
To High School Building account
$56.84
To Incidental account
1,465.13
To Memorial Day account
13.27
Total transferred
1,535.24
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ANNUAL REPORT
BIRTHS RECORDED DURING THE YEAR 1936
Date Names Jan. 1 William Russell Adams
Jan. 3 Joyce Elizabeth DeSilvia
Jan. 8 Marilyn Louise Kay
Jan. 11 Bette Ruth Crossman Jan. 17 Ellen Elizabeth Reed
Jan. 21 Ann Margaret McKenna Jan. 21 James Irving Traynor Jr. Jan. 24 Olivia Raposa
Jan. 30 David Allen Pilling
Feb. 9 Russell Eaton Simonds
Feb. 10 Joseph Cabral Jr.
Feb. 12 James Kenyon
Feb. 18 William Bradford Carey
Feb. 24 Veronica May Silvia Mar. 4 Manuel Pacheco
Mar. 14 Peter Roy Stead
Mar. 16 Bernard Rudolph Casey
Mar. 16 Hilda Jane Horton
Mar. 16 Sylvia Dolores Gasper
Mar. 23 Charles John Reposa
Mar. 26 Virginia Meredith Lee Apr. 4 William Allen Given
Apr. 5 Richard Leonard Anderson
Apr. 8 Preston Chace Hathaway
Apr. 10 Janice Ann Franco
Apr. 11 Anne Marie Lucey
Apr. 18 Roland Edward Boucher
Apr. 20 Jane Field Hathaway
Apr. 21 Colin Wilbur Goff
Apr. 22 Donald Rose
Apr. 23 Lawrence Lee O'Connell
Apr. 27 Joan Doris Fish
Apr. 29 Richard Allen Sylvia
May 1 Robert Clayton Nelson
May 3 William Granville Hubley
May 6 Albert Durelle Bailey
May 6 Alice May Costa
May 7 Irene May Almeida
May 7 Norma Joan Arieta
Names of Parents Russell and Lillian Adams John and Helen DeSilvia Joseph and Luella Kay Lloyd and Naida Crossman Arthur and Ellen Reed Joseph and Mary McKenna James and Marjorie Traynor Jessie and Emily Raposa John and Sarah Pilling Henry and Bernice Simonds Joseph and Jennie Cabral James and Clara Kenyon Wendell and Muriel Carey Edward and Ora Silvia Manuel and Gloria Pacheco Vernon and Edith Stead
B. Rudolph and Dora Casey Lawrence and Lynda Horton Frank and Clydemena Gasper Manuel and Theresa Reposa Stanley and Velma Lee Herbert and Georgina Given Hjalmar and Genie Anderson James and Lillian Hathaway Alfred and Mary Franco Fred and Margaret Lucey Theode and Lea Boucher Roger and Margaret Hathaway Charles and Elizabeth Goff Anthony and Alma Rose Charles and Pauline O'Connell Clarence and Mary Fish George and Amelia Sylvia Clayton and Beryl Nelson Granville and Louise Hubley Norman and Anna Bailey Cusmedo and Alice Costa Antone and Mary Almeida Lawrence and Josephine Arieta
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