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Record of Town Meetings. Town of Boxford, Massachusetts. Volume 9. Began, September 15. 1942. Finished ,
List of Jurors drawn, on Page 498. See Special Votes passed by the Town, on Page 496. List of men and Women in the armed forces World War II P 499
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1942.
Bafford, Sept. 15, 1942,
I have this day delivered to the Wardens of Precinct one and two, all the ballots and cards of instructions, sent out by the Secretary. of the Commonwealth, for the State Primitives held this day.
Attest: John W. Parkhurst. Town Clerk.
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Precinct 1.
1942. State Primary,
Agreeably to the foregoing warrant the voters met at the Town Hall for Precinct I on Tuesday. the 15th day of September 1942 at 7.00 A.M. and cast their ballots for the following named officers.
The polle opened at 7.00 o'clock A . M . by Joseph B. Matthews, the ballot-box was opened and shown to be empty, then closed, locked, and the key placed in the hands of Constable Rich- andson.
The trolls closed at 2.00 P.M. The fallout boy then registered 33
The check list showed number of votes cast. 33 The number of ballots in ballot boy 33 The ballots wer, Then counted, publicly declared, and recorded as follows:
For Governor
R.
Leverett Saltonstall, 240 Chestnut Hill Rd., Newton,
3 8. Francis & Kelley, 1184 Morton St., Boston 1 Roger L. Putnam, 216 Central St. Springfield 11 Blanks 29.
For Lieutenant Governor
R. Horace J. Cahill, 60 Arboway Dr. Braintree. 30. D. John G. Garr. 30 Burnside St., Medford Blanks 2
For Secretary
R. Frederic W. Bock, 75 Benton Rd. Somerville 32 2. Joseph& Buckley. 76 South Huntington Ave. Boston -
1. Ler A. Gosselin, Governor Ave., Bellingham. 1 John D. O'Brien, 31 Pearl St, Boston Blanks
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1942. For Treasurer
.. " D.
R. Laurence Curtis, 15 River St, Boston 16 ". Edgar A. French, Off Main St. Marshfield 5 Sybil H. Holmes, 68 Taylor Crossway, Brickline 5 Richard & Johnson, 183 Huntington Ave. Boston - Wallace &. Stearns, 110 Jainsboro St. Boston 1 Thomas &. Barry, 49 Bayswater St., Boston Francis K. Hurley. /Prince St, Boston 1 William F. Hunley, 56 Mt. Pleasant Av. Boston John F. Welch, 63 Homer St. Boston Blanks 5
For Auditor.
2. =
R. Russell A. Wood. 11 Whittier St., Cambridge 30 Thomas f. Buckley, 15 Pinckney St., Boston 1 LeoD. Walsh, 43 Savin Hill Av. Boston - Blanks 2
For Attorney General.
R. 2. Robert J. Bushnell, 193 Fuller St, Newton 29 James &. Agnew. 92 Wallingford Rd, Boston Blanks. 4 R
For Senator in Congress. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. 275 Hal St, Beverly 26
Courtenay Crocker, 314 Marlboro St., Boston 2
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" Joseph &. Casey, 295 Church St., Clinton Daniel H. Cvakley, 60 School St., Boston John F. Fitzgerald, 21 Beacon St, Boston " Joseph Lee, 43 South Russell St., Boston 1 Blanks, 4
For Congressman, Sixth District
R. George &. Bates, 11 Buffam St. Salem 30
8. James D. Burns, / Island Av. Salem, /
Leander H. Gaswell, 24 Seventh Av., Haverhill Arthur H. Teague, 12 Lynde St., Salem - Blanks 2
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1942.
Ja Councilor Fifth District.
R. Samuel R. Bailey, 400 Main St., Amesbury 14
" Washington Cook, 15 Summer St, Haverhill 9
" William H. Mc Sweeney, 160 Loving Av. Salem 7 James A, Donovan, 12 Ridge Rd. Laurence / Blanks 2
For Senator 4th Essex District
R. Benjamin B. Priest, 27 Park St., Haverhill 29
Blanks 4
For Representative in General Court, Eighth Essex District. R. Oscar H. Perkins, 26 Chase St. Danvers 29
2.
Blanks 4
For District Attorney, 1 Eastern District.
R. Hugh A. C regg, 340 Hampshire Rd., Methuen 26 4 John J. Coan, 33 Andrew Rd., Swampscott - " Joseph B. Harrington, Winter Island Rd, Salem Blanks 7
For Register of Probate and Insolvency Essex Cv. William F. Shanahan, 22 Nason Rd. Swampscott 29
R. 2. 4 1 11
Blanks 3
For County Commissioner Essex County R. C. J. Nelson Pratt, 4 Johnston Jer. Saugus. 7 James D. Bentley, 15 Beach Av., Swampsott 25
2. Michael J. Conway, 4 Lincoln Pl. Peabody Blanks
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1942
For County Treasurer, Essex County R. Harold &. Thurston, 83 Hawthorn St. Lynn 31 D. William G. Hennessey, 653 Western Av. Lynn 1 Blanks 1
. A true record Attest George B. Parkhurst, Deputy Clerk
Ature Copy Attenti
John W. Parkhurst. Town Clerk.
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Precinct 2.
1942. Record of State Primary election September 15, 1942 Precinct 2 Town of Boxford. Meeting called to order and warrant read by Arthur A. Anger, at seven o'clock A.M.
The ballot box was examined by the precinct officers and the public, and found to be empty. It was then locked and the key taken by and held the constable Clayton A. Nelson. the register indica- teg 000 the polls were opened at Toclock A.M.
At 2 o'clock P. M. the polls were closed the register indicating 35. The officers in charge of the check lists announced the number of names checked to be 35, the ballots were then taken from the ballet box and audibly counted one by one and the whole number was found to be 35. The precinct officers then proceed to count the votes received with the following results.
Whole number of votes for Governor 35 Blanks
Rep. Dem. Dem.
Leverett Saltonstall 32
Francis & Kelley. 2
Roger L. Putnam 1
Whole number of votes for Lieutenant Governor 35
Ref. Dem.
( Blanks. Horace J. Cahill 31
Johne G. Garr 3
Whole number of votes for Secretary 35 Blanks 2
Rep. Frederick W. Cook 3 1
Dem.
2
Dem.
Joseph f. Buckley Lev A. Gosselin
Dem. John D. O'Brien
7
1942. Whole number of votes for Treasurer
Blanks 5
Laurence Curtis 17
Edgar A. French 3
Rep.
Richard E. Johnston
4
Rep. Wallace 8. 3 Learns
/
Dem. Thomas &. Barry
Dem.
Francis x. Hurley
2
Dem.
William F. Hurley
Dem. John F. Welch
Whole number of votes for
Auditor 35
Blanks 1
Rep.
Russell A. Wood 31
Dem.
Thomas f. Buckley /
Dem .
Leo D. Walsh 2
Whole number of votes for
Attorney General 35
Blanks 3
Repe
Robert J. Bushnell 30
Dem.
James E. Agnew 2
Whole number of votes for Senator in Congress
1
Blanks 3
Rep. Henry Cabot Lodge. fr. 25
Rep.
Courtenay Crocker 5
Dem Joseph E. Casey 1
Dem.
Daniel H. Coakley
Dem. John F. Fitzgerald
Dem. Joseph Lée
Rep. Rep. Ref. Sybil H. Holmes 3
1942. Whole number of votes for Congressman 31
George J. Bates James D. Burns Leander H. Laswell 3
Arthur Hovey Jeaque Blanks 1
Whole number of votes for
Councilor 35
13
Rep. Rep.
Dem.
James A. Donovan 3
Whole number of votes for Senator 35
Benjamin B. Priest 30
8th Essen
Whole number of votes for Representative in General Court 35 Blanks 7
Ref.
Oscar H. Perkins 28
Whole number of votes for District Attorney 35 Blanks 5
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Ref. Dem. Dem. Tem.
Hugh A. Gregg Hugh A. Gregg John T. Coano Joseph B. Harrington 3
White number of votes for Register of Probate and Insolvency 35
Blanks 4
Rep. Dem.
William F. S hanahan 28
William F. Shanahan
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8
6th Dist. Rep. Dem. Dem. Dem.
5th Dist. Rep. Samuel R. Bailey Washington Cook 7
William H. Mc Sweeney 9
4th Essex Rep. Dem.
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1942. Whole number of vor of votes for
County Commissioner 35
Blanks 2
C. J. Nelson Pratt 12
James T. Bentley 18
Michael J. Conway 3
Whole number of votes for County Treasurer 35 Blanks 2
Harold &. Thurston 30
William G. Hennessey 3
At 2. 51 o'clock P. M. it was voted to dissolve the meeting.
Atrue record Attest; Simeon S. Pearl. Clerk of Precinct 2, Boxford.
A true copy Attenti
John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
October 26, 1942 ,
I have this day destroyed all the ballots cast in Both Precinct, in the Town of Bongerd, at the State Primaries, September 15, 1942 .. Attest: John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
Eastern Diet.)
Ref. Rep. Dem.
Ref. Dem.
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1942. Jours of Boxford Office of Board of Selectmen October 23, 1942. To The Town Clerk:
The Selection of Boxford have this day appointed George B. Parkhurst Clerk of Electrons in Precinct I for the balance of the current year to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Malcolm R. Gillis,
Dr. Stephen J. Maddock has been appointed Inspector of Elections in Precinct I for the balance of the current year to fill the vacancy caused by The resignation of George B. Parkhurst,
Harry L. Cole Chairman
Town of Bouford Office of Board of Selectmen October 24. 1942 . To the Town Clerk:
On October 21, Joe Sheldon was appointed a Special Police officer for duty in and about the Town Hall for the current year by the Selectmen. On October 24 Jce Sheldon took his rath of office before me
Harry L. Bole Justice of The Peace.
Nov. 3. 1942.
I have this day delivered to the Wardens in each Precinct the following number of ballate: Precinct 1, 417. Precinct 2, 268.
Attest: John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
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1942. State Election November 3, 1942.
Agreeable to the foregoing warrent the voters met at the Town Hall, for precinctone on Tuesday, November 3rd, 1942 at A. M, and cast their ballots for the following named officer? and questions,
The polls were opened at 7 oclock A.M. by Clarence E. Brown
The ballot box was opened and shown to be empty, then closed, locked, and the boy placed in the hands of Constable William
The poles closed at 2.05 o'clock P.M. The ballot box them registered 158 The check-list showed number of votes cast, 158 The number of ballots in ballot box 158. The ballots were then counted, publicly declared and recorded as follows:
For Governor
Roger L. Putnam of Springfield , Dem. 12
Leverett Saltonstall of Newton. Rep. 145
Henning A. Blomen of Cambridge Soc. L. Party 0 Otis A. Hord of Boston Com. Party 0
Joseph Massidda of Swampscott Soc. Party 0 Guy S. Williams of Worcester Proti Party 0 Blanks 1
For Lieutenant Governor. Horace I. Cahill of Braintree Rep. 142
John t Care of Medford Dem. 13
Walter S. Hutchins of Greenfield Sa. Party 0 George L. Mc Glynn of Springfield Sor. L. Party 0
E. Frank Searle of Lawrence ProhiParty 1
Blanks 2
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Precinct 1.
x Special Police, Syrus &. Killam. j.w.r.
1
12
1942, For Secretary
Joseph f. Buckley of Boston Dem /3
Frederic U. Book of Somerville Rep. 142
Bernard G. Kelly of Springfield Soc. L. Party 0
Altie L. Tibbets ofWaltham Prohi, 0
Peter Wartrainen, fr. of Westminster Ser. " 1 Blanks 2
For Treasurer
Laurence Curtis of Boston Rep. 140
Francis K. Hurley of Boston Dem. 13
Martha & Green of Boston Prohi. 1
Gote Elvel Palmquist of Boston Soc. L. Party 0
Anders H. Swenson of Greenfield Soc. Party O
Blanke 4
For Auditor
Thomas J. Buckley of Boston Dem. 15
Russell A. Wood of Cambridge Rep. 136
Herbert Crabtree of Holyoke Soc. L. Party 0
Ethel & Prince of Danvers Prohi. 2
Blanks 5
For Attorney General
James & Agnew of Boston Dem. 9
Robert J. Bushnell of Newton Rep. 145
Charles F. Danforth of Newton Prohi.
Fred E. Welcher of Peabody Soc. L. Party 0
Howard Penley of Boston Soc. Party 0 Blanks 3
For Senator in Congress
Joseph &. Casey of Clinton Dem. 26
Henry Cabot Lodge, for. of Beverly Ref 130
Horace I. Kills of Sangen of Saugus Soc. I. Party 0
George L. Paine of Gamebudge Soc. Party 0
George 2. Thompson of Randolph Proti. 0
Blanks 2
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1942.
For Congressman Sixth District George J. Bates of Salem Ref. 143
John D. Burns of Salem Dem. 12
Blanks 3
For Councilles Fifth District
I anes A. Donovan of Lawrence Dem. 25
Um, H. Mc Sweeney of Salem Rep. 122
Blanks 11
For Senator Fourth Essen District
William N. Grandin of Amesbury Dem. 11
Benjamin B. Priest of Haverhill Rep. 142
Blanks 5
For Representative in General Court Eighth Esser District
Oscar H. Perkins of Danvers Rep. 144
Franklin G. Roberts 1
Blanks 13
For District Attorney, Eastern District
Hugh A. Gregg of Methuen Reh. 109
Joseph B. Harrington of Salem Dem. 41
Blanks 8
For Register of Probate and Insolvency, Essex County William J. Shanahan of Swampscott Rep. Dem 128
Blanks 30
For County Commissioner, Essex County James D. Bentley of Swampscott Rep. 141
Michael J. Conway of Peabody Dem 11
Blanks 6
For County Treasurer, Essex County
William G. Hennessey of Lynn Dem. 13
Harold E. Thurston of Lynn Ref. N/38
Blanks 7
1942. Question No. 1. Law proposed by initiative petition ges 100 No 42 Blanks 16
I. Shall licenses be granted in Town
yes 19 No 127 Blanks 12
2. License
yes 25 No 117 Blanks 16
3. License
For sale of all
ges 26
alcoholic bever.
No 117
ager in packages.
Blanks . 15
1. Pari-mutual system. Horse racing.
40
No 106
Blanks 12
2. Pari-mutual system, Dog racing
29
No 115
Blanks 14
A true record attest George B. Parkhurst Clerk
A true copy Attest:
John W. Parkhurst. Town Clerk.
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Birth control.
For sale of all alcoholic beer-
ages.
For sale ofwine and malt bever.
ages
On Horse racing
On Dog racing .
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Precimet 2.
1942. Record of Precinct 2, Town of Boxford, State Election, Tuesday, November 3 , 1942,
In accordance with the requirements of the war - rant issued by the Selectmen dated Oct. 26, 1942 the inhabitants of Precinct 2, Town of Boxford, qualified to vote in elections, met in Lincoln Hall on Tuesday November 3, 1942.
The warrant was read by Arthur A. Anger, The ballot boy after being inspected examined by the precinct officers and the public was found to be empty. It was then locked and the key taken hand held by Clayton A. Nelson the Constable in attendance, the register indicating 000.
At seven o'clock A.M. The presiding officer called upon those persons qualified to vote in elections, to bring in their ballots for the purpose is expressed in the warrant. At 2-15 o'clock P.M., The polls were closed the register indicating 103. The officers in charge of the check lists then proceeded to count the names checked on said lists, and found the whole number to be 101.
The ballot box was then opened and the ballots taken therefrom and audibly counted only one in the presence of the precinct officers and the public, and the whole number was found to be 101. The precinct officers then proceeded to count the votes received with the following results.
While number of votes for Governor 101. Blanks
Roger L. Putnam 2. 19
L'everett Saltonstall R. 81
Henning A. Blomen
S.R.P.
0
@ tis A. Hood C. 0
Joseph Massidda S. P. 0
Guy S. Williams
P.
Q
16
1942. Whole number of votes for Lieutenant Governor 101. Blanks /
Horace J. Cabill R. 83
John C. Carr 17
Walter S. Hutchins
S. P.
0
George L. Mcglynn S. R.P. 0
E. Frank Searle
P.
0
While number of votes for Secretary Blanks 1
101
Joseph f. Buckley 2. 10
Frederic 2. Cook R. 90
Bernard G. Kelly S. L.P. 0
Abbie h. Tebbets
P.
0
Peter Wartiainen, br. S.P.
0
While number of votes for Treasurer Blanks 1
101
Laurence Curtis R. 83
Francis X. Hurley. A. 17
Martha &. Leer P. 0
Gote Elvel Palmquist S.R.P. O
-
-
Anders W. Swenson S.P. 0
Whole number of votes for Auditor 10/
Blanks 1
-
Thomas J. Buckley 19
Russell A. Wood R. 81 1
Herbert Crabtree S.R.P. 0
Ethet J. Prince P. 0
While number of votes for Attorney General /01
Blanks 2
James E. Agnew 13
Robert J. Bushnell R. 86
Charles F. Danforth P. 0
Fred &. Welcher S.L.R. 0
Howard Penley S.P.
0
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1942.
Whole number of votes for Senator in Congress 101
Blanks
1
Joseph &. Casey, D.
14
Henry Cabot Lodge, fr. R.
86
Horace I Hillis
S. L. P.
0
George L. Paine
S. P .
0
George L. Thompson P.
0
Whole number of votes for Congressman
.
101
Blanks
1
an
George J. Bater R.
89
James D. Burns D.
11
Whole number of votes for Counciller
101
Blanks
Q
James A. Donovan D.
27
William H. Mc Sweeney R.
74
Whole number votes for Senator
Blanks
/01
William N. Grandin D.
Benjamin B. Priest R.
88
Whole number of votes for Representative in General Court 101
Blanks
12
Oscar H. Perkins R.
89
Whole number of votes for District Attorney
101
Blanks
2
Hugh A. Gregg
R.
76
Joseph B. Harrington 2.
23
Whole number of votes for Register of Probate and Insolvency
101
Blanks 14
William F. Shanahan R. A.
87
(over)
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1942.
Whole number of votes for County Commissioner 101 James D. Bentley R. 83
Michael J. Conway D. 15
Whole number of votes for County Treasurer 101
Blanks
5
William G. Hennessey : 15
Harold E. Thurston R. 81
Whole number of votes for Question No. 1 101
Blanks 23 yes 48
No 30
U)
Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages ( whiskey , rum, gin ,
101 malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages? yer 20
No 7 0 Blanks 11 (2) Shall licenses be granted in this town for The sale therein of wines and malt beverages ( wines and beer ale and all other malt beverages?
yes 21 No 66
Blanks 14 (3) Shall licenses be granted in This Town for the sale Therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages so called, not to be drunk on the premises ?
ges 21 No 65
Blanks 15
Birth Control
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1942. Shall the pari-mutual system of betting on licensed house races be permitted in this country?
28 No 54 Blanks 17
(2)
Shall the pari-mutual system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county? yes 23 No
.58 Blanks
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At 3-10 oclock P.M. it was voted to dissolve the meeting.
A trice record Attesti Simeon S. Pearl Precinct Clark, Precinct 2.
A twee copy John W. Parkhurst. Town Bleck.
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1942.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Nov. 13, 1942.
In accordance with the provisions of of Chapter 54 of the General Laws, the Town Clerks of Boxford Danvers, Middleton and Topsfield, said Towns comprising the Eighth Esser Representative District, met at 12 o'clock noon on Friday, the thirteenth day of November, 1942 in the office of the Town Clock of Danvers, the place designated for such meeting, for the purpose of examining and comparing the transcript of returns, to ascertain what person was elected To represent said District in the General Court of the Commonwealth.
The certified returns of the Towns of Boxford, Banners, Middleton and Topsfield were examined and compared and the result was found to be as follows , to wit: Jours Buford Danvers Middleton Johnfield Jola
Whole number of 259
3621
527
407-4814
votes cast
Blank votes 25
748
95
40 908
Oscar H. Perkins (R) 233
2873
432
367 3905
of Danvers . Franklin G. Roberts 1 of Bouford
0
0
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Oscar H. Perkins of Tanners was declared elected To represent said district in the next General Court of the Commonwealth, the certificate of election were signed , one to be forwarded to the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the other to the person elected. John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk of Boxford A. Preston Chase, Town Clark of Danvers J. W. Osborne, Town Clock of Middleton William A. Perkins, Joun Clerk of Topsfield
Atrice copy Attert: John W. Parkhurst, John Clark.
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1942. Town of Buford, Mass. Office of Board of Selectmen November 25. 1942. To the Joun Clerk:
On November 20, 1942, Edward R. Millen was appointed by the Selectmen to serve as a member of the Boyford Rationing Board.
filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Raymond Pearl.
On November 24, 1942, Mr. Millen Took his oath of office before me, Harry L. Cole Justice of the Peace, A true copy Altest: John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
On March 13, 1942, Clarence &, Brown was reappointed a member of the Town Forest Com- mutter.
A Mesti John W. Parkhurst, Toun Block,
Bafford. Feb, 17, 1943. I have this day destroyed all the ballots cast at the State Election held in Bouford. Nov. 3.1942 in both precincts.
Attesti John W. Parkhurst, Joun Clerk.
1943. Boford, March1, 1943, I have delivered to the Moderator 630 ballots and Specimen ballots and Cards of Instructions etc. to be used in the Town Electron, held this day in the Journey Boxford Attest:
Town of Boyford, Mass, Office of Selectmen
Feb. 22 nd, 1943,
John D. Parkhurst, Jon Clerk, Boxford, Mass. Dear Will:
I have this day administered the bath to David A. Anderson as an Election Officer to serve at the annual Town election on Mar. 1,2, 1943. The following citizens of Bouford were appoint ed by the Selectmen on Feb. 17th, 1943 To serve as Election officers on Mar, 14, 1943.
Clark, Charles M. Moulton (Swanby John Clark, Feb. 20/43 John A. Andrew H. L. Ovle Feb. 24, 1943 Arthur A. Auger, excused Fred. J. Show appointed r. r. c. David A. Anderson, (swan by H. L. Cole Justice of the Peace, Feb. 1) Henry W. Nason H.L. Gole. Feb, 24, 1943, Very truly yours Harry L. Cole Clerk of Selectmen of Boxford, Mast.
A true copy Attest.
John W. Parkhurst, Jour Clock
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1943. Jour of Boyford, Mass Office of Selectmen
Feb, 26th 1943. Dear Will
On Feb. 24th I administered the oath as Electron Officers to Henry W. Nason and future A, Andrew.
Arthur. A Anger, has requested That he be excused. from serving and we have granted his request.
We have appointed Frederick & Shaw to take his place and I have administered the oath to Fired. On Jan. 28. John Orsini was appointed a sworn weigher for the current year. Miss B.t. Perley administered the oath to him on Feb 2 nd 1943.
Archer N French was appointed Forest Worden on Jan, 15th and his appointment was approved by The State Director of Forestry on Feb. 3 d. 1943.
On Feb. 24, Archer N. French, took his oath as Forest Warden, before me
Harry L. Cole Justice of the Peace. Atrice Copy Attenti
John W. Parkhurst. Town Clerk.
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1943.
At a legal meeting of the inhabitants of the Town. of Boxford, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, held in Lincoln Hall. West Borferd, on Monday March 1, 1943. the following record was made viz:
Meeting was called to order and the Warrant read by William J. Greenler, Moderator
The Ballot Boy was inspected and found to be empty, registering 000. It was then locked and the keys placed in the hands of Clayton A. Nelson, the Constable in charge.
The Polls were opened at Toclock A.M.
Charles M. Moulton. Clerk John A. Andrew Fred. J. Shaw David A. Anderson all sworn.
Election Officers
Henry W. Nason
John G. Whittier (Jellers appointed
George B. Parkhurst Lester G. Hagen
To count Bullets, all sworn
As fast as fifty ballots were cast they were taken from the Ballot Boy to count.
Dinner was served at noon by the Ladies of the Parish as usual.
The afternoon session was called to order at three minutes past two by the Moderator. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Milton Sweet, upon invitation of the Moderator.
Voted
to adopt the following Resolutions, presented by Professor Franklin G. Roberts,
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1943.
We the citizens of Burford, Massachusetts in Town Meeting assembled on March 1. 1943 do hereby resolve: Whereas, our Nation is now engaged in a war of not its seeking with determined and withles foes, we do pledge our loyalty, devotion, and sern ces to our Nation to the end that this war shall be brought to a successful and victorious con- clusion; and be it
Resolved; that we do express our thanks and appreciation to the men of this Town who are in the armed services of the United States For- erment. We do fully realize that it is they tige the with the millions of other young men drawn from the different parts of the country, whose devotion to duty, whose constant courage, and whose outstanding bravery stand between us and The agencies of destruction and cruelty.
It is They who are now preserving the priceless heritage of the democratic way of life which their Boxford ancestors of hast years fought to establish and to perpetuate. and be it further
Resolved: That we, the citizens of Boxford, do promise these men in the Armed Services that we shall do all that is in our power to see that their families and dependents are adequately provided for during the period of this war, and, at the victorious conclusion of this conflict we shall assist by every possible means for the rehabilitation of these men into these ways of civilion life in a democratic society. And it is further
Resolved: that a copy of these Resolutions be entered in The Town Records.
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Voted Art. 3. Voted
Voted Art. 4. Voted
Voted
that fifty (50.00) dollars be added to the Budget, for Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
Art. 5. Voted
to appropriate $700.00 for the maintenance of Road Machinery, said amount to be transferred from the Road Machinery Fund.
Art. 6. Voted
to raise and appropriate $ 2000.00 for the maintenance and improvement of highways , to be used in con- junction with any money that may be alloted by the State or County or both, for this purpose, under the provisions of Chapter 90 , (as provided in the Budget.)
Art. 7. Voted
to raise and appropriate $200.00 for the improvement of the ancient graves in Harmony Cemetery.
Art. 8 Voted
to appropriate 500.00 for the Reserve Fund , said amount to be transferred from the Overlay Reserve,
Art. 9. Voted
to raise and appropriate $100.00 for the improvement of the"Old Cemetery" on the south side of Main Street. in Boxford Village.
Art. 10.
Moved that the compensation in all department of the Town, be sixty cents an hour.
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amended by paying five dollars 5.0 ( 5 .00 ) a day of eight hours .
Voted Voted
to adopt the amendment.
that the compensation in all department of the Town eight hours,
be five dollars (5.00) a day In the ensuing year.
1943,
To pass over Article two, without action.
to accept the report of the Collector of Taxes. to accept all reports as printed in the Town Report,
to adopt the suggested budget as it appears in the Town Report, and raise and appropriate money to pay the same.
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1443.
that the money refunded on account of dog licenses, be divided equally between the two Public Libraries. in the Town.
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