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One American LaFrance Ladder Truck
One White Pumping Engine (In reserve)
Record of Alarms
Total Alarms for 1938
1,200
Bell Alarms
265
Tel. Alarms
824
Still Alarms
111
False Alarms
90
Multiple Alarms
6
Reported Fires
13
Increase in alarms over 1937
30
Increase in false alarms
33
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RESPONSE TO ALARMS BY COMPANY
Hose 1 (Headquarters)
Bell Alarms 149
Tel. Alarms
264
Still Alarms
25
Total Alarms 438
Engine 1 (Headquarters)
Bell Alarms 159
Tel. Alarms
149
Still Alarms
6
Total Alarms
314
Ladder 1 (Headquarters)
Bell Alarms 103
Tel. Alarms
102
Still Alarms
14
Total Alarms
219
Engine 2 (Atlantic Station)
Bell Alarms
78
Tel. Alarms
193
Still Alarms
16
Total Alarms
287
Ladder 5 (Atlantic Station)
Bell Alarms
57
Tel. Alarms
58
Still Alarms
2
Total Alarms
117
Engine 3 (Quincy Point Station)
Bell Alarms
83
Tel Alarms
41
Still Alarms
22
Total Alarms
149
Engine 4 (Wollaston Station)
Bell Alarms 120
Tel. Alarms
185
Still Alarms
9
Total Alarms
314
Ladder 2 (Wollaston Station)
Bell Alarms
96
Tel. Alarms
53
Still Alarms
2
Total Alarms
151
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Engine 5 (West Quincy Station)
Bell Alarms
117
Tel. Alarms 98
Still Alarms 3
Total Alarms 218
Ladder 3 (West Quincy Station)
Bell Alarms 103
Tel. Alarms
9
Still Alarms
0
Total Alarms
112
Engine 6 (Hough's Neck Station)
Bell Alarms
65
Tel. Alarms
56
Still Alarms
15
Total Alarms
136
Ladder 4 (Hough's Neck Station)
Bell Alarms
69
Tel. Alarms
3
Still Alarms
2
Total Alarms
74
Operations of Special Service Truck (Fire Headquarters)
Total number of alarms and special calls responded to 266
Special Calls
Bell Alarms 127
27
Telephone Alarms
112
Inhalator used 10 times
1,000 watt light used 33 times
500 watt light used 36 times
250 watt light used 81 times
Time out of quarters 147 hours and 54 minutes.
Generator in operation 52 hours 1 minute.
Total number of lines laid 334
total footage 103,465
Hose 1 laid
65
total footage
18,850
Engine 1 laid
36
total footage
11,615
Engine 2 laid
99 total footage
32,400
Engine 3 laid
29
total footage
8,850
Engine 4 laid
39
total footage
13,250
Engine 5 laid
33 total footage 8,300
Engine 6 laid
33 total footage 7,550
Engine 7 laid
5 total footage 2,650
Engine 7, the reserve engine, was detailed to burn over dan- gerous vacant lots and used the hose noted above.
Total number feet of ladders raised 6,055
Total number of hours absent from quarters 1,333, 3 min. Engines pumped 125 hours and 49 minutes.
Booster used 494 times.
Gallons of chemicals used 47 gallons.
Hydrants used 262 hours and 22 minutes.
Number of pounds of carbon dioxide used 136 pounds.
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Report of Fire Prevention Bureau
Stores, factories, etc., inspected
8,543
Homes over three families inspected
425
Reinspections made of same
132
Number of power burner applications
440
Number of power burner permits issued
433
Number of range oil burner applications
1,164
Number of range oil burner permits issued
1,119
Complaints received and investigated
168
Fire works stores reinspected
96
Sites for gasoline tanks inspected
12
Permits for sale of fireworks issued
48
Permits for keeping gasoline, naptha, etc., issued
68
Permits for outdoor fires, burning paint, etc.
735
Number of inspections made of schools, hospital
95
Total number of inspections made
11,075
Total number of permits issued
2,403
Valuations, Insurance and Losses
Value of Property involved
$1,669,263 00
Insurance on same
1,749,750 00
Loss insured and uninsured
107,876 86
Insurance Loss
98,778 86
Fire Loss by Months
Months
Buildings
Contents
Totals
January
$9,434 45
$5,048 90
$14,483 35
February
7,319 95
11,635 50
18,955 45
March
16,393 88
4,560 35
20,954 23
April
4,420 70
5,539 50
9,960 20
May
1,768 50
2,216 50
3,985 00
June
4.022. 50
1,816 00
5,838 50
July
1,023 83
476 95
1,500 78
August
521 10
298 50
819 60
September
4.752 65
1,466 00
6,218 65
October
2,408 75
1,750 17
4,158 92
November
3,594 25
900 50
4,494 75
December
12,732 75
3,774 68
16,507 43
Totals
$68,393 31
$39,483 55
$107,876 86
Total fire loss for 1937
$142,879 89
Total fire loss for 1938
107,876 86
Decrease in fire loss
35,003 03
Fires by Classification
Dwellings
231
Stores, offices, etc
90
Automobiles
79
Dump. grass, etc.
586
Miscellaneous
137
False
90
1,213
(This total includes 13 reported fires which were investigated by the depart- ment and are included in the annual fire loss. )
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cash received from-sale of old tires
recharging extinguishers fireworks permits alcohol permits sale of old junk $147 60 (Paid to City Treasurer)
The fire loss for the year showed a decrease of $35,003.03 or a decrease of more than 24% under the previous year. This re- duction is a tribute to the excellent work of the newly organized Fire Prevention Bureau under the supervision of Captain Timothy O'Connell. Captain O'Connell was appointed Head of the Bureau as a full time Captain in charge.His annual report to the Chief of Department showed his untiring efforts and the low fire loss for the year is due in no small part to his inspection work.
The number of alarms for the year showed an increase of 30 over 1937. This was due to the mild open winter which increased the number of grass and brush fires.
The number of false alarms increased 33 over 1937. A number of these were sounded by a mentally deficient youth who was apprehended after he had sounded 10 in one afternoon.
The City Council created new company officers and on March 19th last, the following men were promoted: To Captain-Avery, Barry, Cain, Curtin, Della Lucca, Fenby, Gorman, Kinniburgh, and Wholey. To Lieutenant-Dorlay, Gerry, Maloney, Mullaney, Nick- erson, Nimeskern and Walsh. This places an officer on all but three companies and also places a Captain in charge of Fire Prevention.
On September 6th the Fire Department opened their new Fire Headquarters although the fire alarm wing was not complete and the drill tower was still under construction. The quarters are the most complete and practical of any in New England. Every mod- ern improvement necessary for an efficient fire department has been installed.
A new hose repairing machine was purchased. This machine en- ables the department to accurately repair its own hose at practical- ly no expense. Sound and serviceable fire hose is the most es- sential item for an efficient fire department.
Four belt type wheat lights were bought and placed in service on Engine 3. It is my desire to have a belt wheat light as stand- ard equipment for each man on duty, and I have made provisions in the budget to purchase additional ones.
The order for the new West Quincy Station was passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and work has already begun on its construution.
One retired member of the department, John Curry, died during the year. The late Private Curry had a long and excellent record as a fireman and his death was noted with sorrow and regret. Two veteran members of the department, Frank Genero and James Connell, were retired from the department on a pension. Both men were the oldest in point of service on the department and had excellent records as firemen from the horse drawn ap- paratus days to the present modern department.
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The apparatus of the department is in excellent condition al- though the Seagraves, all from 12 to 14 years old, are becoming more costly annually to maintain.
Recommendations
I wish to make the following recommendations and strongly urge that they be adopted as soon as possible.
That a mechanic be appointed to maintain the apparatus in perfect condition. Under the present system a mechanic is called in when repairs are necessary; with a mechanic on hand at all times his duties would be to keep the apparatus in perfect run- ning condition at all times.
That an aerial ladder be purchased and placed in the new fire headquarters. A modern fire department can not be operated efficiently without an aerial.
That a building program be mapped out to replace the following stations: Quincy Point and Hough's Neck. They need not both be built this year but should be done within the next two years. Quincy Point Station is in poor condition and needs immediate attention.
That the three firemen detailed to Fire Alarm as operators be returned to fire duty and regular fire alarm operators under the Superintendent of Fire and Police Signals, be appointed.
That another Special Service Truck be purchased and placed in service at Atlantic Station to cover the north portion of the city. The number of alarms received yearly and the distance of response from Fire Headquarters warrant this second truck. The number of special calls and inhalator calls make the need of an- other truck urgent.
In concluision I wish to express my sincere thanks to His Honor, the Mayor, the City Council, the various city departments, and to the officers and men of the fire department who, through their zealous and untiring work have earned my sincere gratitude.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM J. SANDS, Chief of Fire Department.
REPORT OF FIRE AND POLICE SIGNAL DEPARTMENT
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FIRE AND POLICE SIGNAL DEPARTMENT REPORT
January 1, 1939
HONORABLE THOMAS S. BURGIN Quincy, Massachusetts
Dear Mayor:
I respectfully submit the annual report of the Fire and Police Signal Department for the year ending December 31, 1938.
Personnel of Department Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent
Maintenance Men
George N. Leonard
Richard Williams
Patrick Reddington George B. Howie
Fire Alarm
Eleven miles of overhead construction in various portions of the city were completed during the year.
Four thousand five hundred feet of multiple conductor lead and loom covered cables were drawn in at various locations to enlarge and diversify our circuit distribution.
Eleven new boxes were added to the system, all of the master box type at school house locations replacing regular street type boxes that have since displaced obsolete boxes in various districts. This change was made possible through the cooperation of the Federal Government with W.P.A. labor, the School department with the purchase of ten of these boxes, the Public Works Department and the Fire Alarm Department sharing the balance of the cost of equipping ten schools with modern fire alarm systems through- out.
Seventy-two battery units were replaced with new type trickle float charge batteries. All boxes were tested periodically and painted, cleaned and lubricated. The other school systems were maintained efficiently with no outlay of funds.
Although the new Fire Alarm building has been completed, only one-third of the necessary equipment has been supplied to date.
The department is still stifled as to expansion until the rest of the equipment is supplied.
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Police Signals
The signal system has been kept in first class condition through- out the year. More boxes are needed as well as a new receiving register at headquarters. The present one has been in use since the station was opened.
Traffic Signals
Four new type controllers were added to the system during the year and more are needed the coming year.
Every change made was with the future needs of the city in mind and all construction was of a permanent character. The prob- lem of traffic control is largely a matter of common sense and a thorough knowledge as to the peculiarities of the intersection in- volved. No hard and fast rules can be applied to any one location.
Our cycle of colors will work reasonably well at one point and yet the same set up at another point would work a hardship on certain motorists or pedestrians. One length of timing at one inter- section will pass a larger number of vehicles than another, through a difference in the topography of the street surfaces. Time of day and weather conditions all enter into the problem. I do not believe that signals will solve traffic congestion, neither will theory based on mathematical computations. Congestion of traffic, both pedes- trian and vehicular, at certain points, in my mind is a healthy sign as far as business is concerned.
The hurricane of last fall caused heavy damage to all our outside construction and will be a source of trouble for some time to come, due to strains on aerial construction that will show up from time to time. Therefore, I should recommend for your approval a larger appropriation for maintenance in the annual budget and hope for favorable action by the City Council and your Honor upon it.
Very truly yours, THOMAS J. SMITH, Superintendent Fire and Police Signals.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
January 3, 1939.
HON. THOMAS S. BURGIN, Mayor of City of Quincy.
DEAR SIR :
I herewith submit the thirty-second annual report of the Building Department for the year ending December 31, 1938.
TABULATION OF BUILDING OPERATIONS FOR 1938
Ward 1
Permits
Estimated Cost
37 Dwellings
$186,000 00
1
Cottage
450 00
4 Mercantile 38,100 00
1 Storage
10 00
49 Garages
15,439 00
297 Alterations
106,694 00
8
Removals
90 00
5
Miscellaneous
149,417 00
402
$496,200 00
Ward 2
5 Dwellings
$16,300 00
1
Cottage
600 00
3 Mercantile
9,550 00
2 Storage
200 00
8 Garages
1,185 00
167
Alterations
42,424 00
13
Removals
3,805 00
4
Miscellaneous
110,775 00
203
$184,839 00
Ward 3
2 Dwellings
$6,000 00
1 Mercantile
1,600 00
2 Manufacturing
1,000 00
1 Storage
50 00
7 Garages
4,100 00
146
Alterations
36,547 00
7 Removals
365 00
166
$49,662 00
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Ward 4
12 Dwellings
$55,300 00
2 Cottages
1,100 00
2 Mercantile
4,900 00
1 Manufacturing
1,200 00
4 Storage
1,175 00
18
Garages
4,300 00
90
Alterations
28,020 00
4
Removals
560 00
3
Miscellaneous
7,400 00
136
$103,955 00
Ward 5
12
Dwellings
$124,100 00
1
Mercantile
75,000 00
32 Garages
10,840 00
227 Alterations
89,088 00
3
Removals
30 00
4
Miscellaneous
4,350 00
279
$303,408 00
Ward 6
37
Dwellings
$170,650 00
3
Mercantile
1,340 00
2 Storage
275 00
55 Garages
15,550 00
198
Alterations
90,880 00
5
Removals
235 00
300
$278,930 00
Permits Issued
105 Dwellings
$558,350 00
4 Cottages
2,150 00
14 Mercantile
130,490 00
3 Manufacturing
2,200 00
10 Storage
1,710 00
169 Garages
51,414 00
1,125
Alterations
393,653 00
40
Removals
5,085 00
16
Miscellaneous
271,942 00
1,486
$1,416,994 00
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
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Statement
Cash received each month for permits issued from January 1, 1938 to December 31, 1938 and paid to the City Treasurer is as follows:
January
$ 36 00
February
52 00
March
200
April
169 00
May
150 00
June
148 00
July
179 50
August
167 00
September
219 00
October
327 50
November
222 50
December
104 00
$1,956 50
There were 128 family dwelling units provided through new construction, 37 through alterations and 15 demolished, leaving a total of 150 additional family dwelling units.
During the month of April all fire appliances of hotels and lodging houses in the City of Quincy were given an inspection as required by the Department of Public Safety of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts under Section 47, Chapter 143 of the General Laws.
Respectfully submitted,
ALRICK A. WEIDMAN, Inspector of Buildings.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
January 3, 1939
HONORABLE THOMAS S. BURGIN
Mayor of Quincy, Quincy, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I respectfully submit my annual report as Inspector of Wires for the year ending December 31, 1938.
Inspection in Buildings
The following specified schedule of electrical inspections made of lights and other appliances installed.
1,717
Fees received for the above
$984.00
Inspections made as per permits issued.
1,835
Number of unfinished installations
12
Number of old installations-reinspected
112
Number of defects in installations
245
Reinspections after fires
178
Total inspections made during the year
2,125
Total amount of permits issued to Quincy Electric
Light and Power Company to install service and electrical appliances
450
Electric ranges installed
68
Refrigerators wired for-permanent wiring.
30
Number of lights wired for
6,830
Signs - wired for
85
Motors - wired for
1,120
Total horse power of above
318
Number of Old Buildings Wired
One family houses
10
Two family houses
3
Three family houses
1
Miscellaneous
2
Total
16
Number of New Buildings Wired
One family houses
100
Two family houses
5
Three family houses
1
Four family houses
3
Mercantile buildings
8
Miscellaneous
6
Total 123
Additional Wiring in Old Buildings
One family houses 1,061
Two family houses 25
Three family houses 5
Number of permits issued in 1938.
267
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
Four family houses 1
Mercantile buildings
287
Manufacturing buildings Garages
4
11
Miscellaneous
189
Total 1,583
With the increasing introduction of new and improved types of appliances and equipment in the rapidly expanding field of elec- tricity, the demands on this office have increased to such an extent that I feel it necessary to add these further details as a supplement to our yearly report in order that you may have a more complete understanding of the added duties of this office.
The use of lamps of a much greater intensity for lighting has resulted in overloaded service facilities with attendant fire hazards, particularly along the retail section of Hancock Street. Constant reinspection must be made in this section and a personal check up is made of every circuit where a blown fuse has been reported by the Quincy Electric Light and Power Company. In many instances, facilities have been found inadequate and the necessary changes ordered.
Oil burners for domestic and industrial use have presented an emergency problem. Since their function is almost wholly for heat- ing purposes I have deemed it necessary for the convenience of the public to attend all fires that have been called to my attention by the Fire Department when the wires have been involved, and they have had to open the main switch. I have authorized, after an ex- amination, the continued use of such heating systems, if, in my opinion, they are in good condition. In cases where illness prevails, temporary repairs are made to at least one lighting circuit. The Fire Department has rendered splendid co-operation in fires of this nature.
It has been the practice in the past for Wire Inspectors to make rules governing the installation of wires and conduits as conditions in their opinion warranted. As a result, considerable confusion is caused to the trade because of conflicting opinions of Inspectors. The Massachusetts Master Electricians Association through its local unit of the Quincy Master Electrical Contractors Association has requested a uniform set of rules governing such installations. To this end I have become a member of, and am working with the International Inspectors Association and the Municipal Inspectors Association of Boston. Considerable progress has been made along these lines and I anticipate a favorable report in the near future.
During the past year considerable electrical work has been per- formed in the following schools by the W.P.A. In each case the installations were laid out and supervised by this office.
Squantum School Coddington School Willard School Adams School Quincy School Cranch School
Hancock School Lincoln School Wollaston School Woodward Institute Washington School Gridley Bryant School
Very truly yours,
FRANK LINTS, Inspector of Wires.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
January 3, 1939.
HONORABLE THOMAS S. BURGIN,
Mayor of Quincy, Quincy, Massachusetts.
DEAR SIR :
I submit herewith the annual report of the Department of Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1938.
Financial Statement
Sealing Fees
$1,016 91
Adjusting Charges
30 33
Hawkers' and Peddlers' Licenses
295 00
Special City Licenses
275 00
Total
$1,617 24
Reweighings
Commodity
Tested
Correct
Under 26
Over
Bread
74
44
4
Beans
54
22
10
22
Butter
202
120
47
35
Coal in Paper Bags
31
30
1
0
Coal in Transit
12
2
1
9
Confectionery
15
8
1
6
Dry Commodities
114
61
18
35
Dry Goods
1
1
0
0
Flour
16
16
0
0
Fruits and Vegetables
20
10
9
1
Grain and Feed
2
0
2
0
Ice
1
1
0
Liquid Commodities
2
0
2
0
Meats and Provisions
42
42
0
0
Potatoes
76
44
23
9
Totals
662
401
140
121
Sealing Scales
Adj.
Sealed
Not S. Con.
Platforms over 10,000 lbs.
....
29
....
Platforms 5,000 to 10,000 lbs.
....
17
....
..
Platforms 100 to 5,000 lbs.
9
288
6
5
Counters 100 to 5,000 lbs.
....
4
....
....
Counters under 100 lbs.
11
192
....
1
Beam 100 to 5,000 lbs.
....
43
....
7
Spring under 100 lbs.
54
437
2
18
Computing 100 to 5,000 lbs.
....
3
....
....
Computing under 100 lbs.
42
349
5
20
..
Spring 100 to 5,000 lbs.
....
23
....
1
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
269
Personal weighing
....
110
....
10
Prescription
....
42
....
....
Jewelers
....
....
....
Sealing Weights
Adj. 67
Sealed 2,114
Not S. Con.
Avoirdupois
Apothecary
504
16
Metric
204
....
....
....
....
....
Volumetric Measures
Vehicle Measures (Compartments)
14
....
....
Liquid Measures over 1 gal.
121
....
3
Liquid Measures
....
409
....
....
Oil Jars
....
82
....
....
Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices
Gasoline Pumps
30
4
9
Stops on Pumps
....
108
....
. .
Gasoline Meter Systems
15
454
33
Tank Truck Meter Systems
9
100
....
7
Oil Measuring Pumps
3
76
381
....
Bulk Station Meter Systems
14
....
....
Kerosene Pumps
2
....
....
Grease Measuring Devices
52
2
5
Linear Measures
Yard Measures
105
....
....
Cloth Measuring Devices
....
....
....
Totals
210
5,953
400
135
Inspections
Peddlers' Licenses
64
Milk Jars
17
Coal Certificates
13
Marking of:
Bread
17
Food Packages
301
Coal in Paper Bags
18
Transient Vendors
11
Clinical Thermometers
463
Peddlers' Scales
8
Ice Scales
19
Junk Scales
2
Oil Jars
952
Glass Graduates
110
Personal Scales
11
Berry Baskets
6
Mass. Standard Boxes
4
Retests of Gasoline Devices
16
Reweighing of Lead
1
Reweighing of Load of Stone
1
Total
2,034
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES M. CANTFILL, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
....
....
....
Troy
22
....
....
....
....
....
....
4
....
..
....
1
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CITY OF QUINCY
REPORT OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 3, 1939.
HON. THOMAS S. BURGIN, Mayor of the City of Quincy
DEAR SIR :
I herewith respectfully submit the fortieth annual report of the Engineering Department for the year ending December 31, 1938.
This department was called upon by every department connected with the City for engineering service or drafting work to be done. It would be impossible to itemize each project or request, as the work done in this department during the year was so varied. I am, therefore, giving a brief review of the more important re- quests.
City Council
All meetings of the City Council and Finance Committee were attended by the City Engineer and all information requested was furnished. Plans and estimates were prepared for land takings, sewers, drains, acceptance of streets and hearings of various kinds. Many requests that came directly from a Councillor and not necessarily from a Council Order were given immediate attention.
City Clerk
The City Clerk was furnished with all plans for the acceptance of streets and land takings, which were recorded by him with the Council Order in the Norfolk Registry of Deeds. All reports of accidents received by the City Clerk were investigated and surveys made when necessary.
City Solicitor
At the request of the City Solicitor this department prepared plans for releases with descriptions of land takings, sewer and drain easements. The City Engineer also interviewed individuals whose property was affected, and appeared in court to testify in his capacity when action was brought against the City.
Tax Collector
During the year the department was called upon to furnish 5,901 descriptions of parcels of land to be sold for unpaid taxes, an increase of 218 over 1937. There were 573 requests received by the Tax Collector from attorneys and individuals asking for in- formation regarding outstanding betterments or liens. These were referred to, and filled by this department.
Assessors Department
There were 1,963 transfers of property as against 1,983 in 1937, 2,393 in 1936, and 4,970 in 1935. There were 100 tracings made during the year, to replace some which were old and worn out.
Upon request, surveys and plans were made for Tax Appeal Cases.
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Building Department
During the year, 213 applications for permits to build or move buildings were referred to this department. The City Engineer personally visited each site and established the grade. A grade fee of $2.00 must accompany each application. A total of $426 has been turned over to the Treasurer as receipts from this depart- ment.
Cemetery Department
It is vitally important that the City consider the acquisition of new land for cemetery purposes. In one of the previous reports of the City Engineer, attention was called to this important need. During the year, under a W. P. A. Project, a survey was made throughout the City to find a new location for cemetery purposes. The information and plans compiled under this survey are now filed in this office.
The granite wall inclosing the cemetery is progressing satis- factorily and it is expected that it will be completed during 1939.
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