Norwood annual report 1942-1944, Part 31

Author: Norwood (Mass.)
Publication date: 1942
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1122


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On November 26th, Mrs. Agnes Halloran received a six months provisional appointment from Director of Civil Service, U. J. Lupien as per letter of same date.


EDWARD A. FLAHERTY, WILLIAM J. DALTON, RICHARD D. NORTHROP.


COMPARISON OF TAX RATE RECAPITULATIONS OF YEARS 1942 and 1943


1942


1943


Increase


Decrease


Appropriations by Taxation


$1,582,970.23 $1,586,350.27


$3,380.04


Overlay Deficits


101.20


1,121.28


1,020.08


State Tax


61,950.00


20,650.00


$41,300.00


State Audit of Municipal Accounts


1,547.04


1,164.67


382.37


State Examination of Retirement System


417.09


417.09


State Parks and Reservations. .


750.96


586.61


164.35


Metropolitan Sewerage Loan Sinking Fund


12,830.87


13,915.84


1,084.97


Boston Edison Company Franchise Tax Refund


227.17


227.17


County Tax


25,818.40


34,940.68


9,122.28


Overlay


6,900.18


11,209.61


4,309.43


Gross Amount to be raised


$1,692,868.88 $1,670,583.22 $19,561.06 $41,846.72


Estimated Income Tax (Certified).


$75,776.38


$79,855.39


$4,079.01


Estimated Corporation Taxes (Certified)


109,403.45


124,350.06


14,946.61


Gasoline Tax (Certified)


39,385.73


39,385.73


Estimated Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise


30,000.00


15,000.00


15,000.00


Other Estimated Receipts and Available Funds


594,183.17


656,511.37


62,328.20


Poll Tax


10,526.00


10,844.00


318.00


Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds


$859,274.73


$886,560.82 $81,671.82 $54,385.73


Net Amount to be raised by Taxation on Property


$833,594.15


$784,022.40


Assessed Valuation 1942, $23,884,960.00 at $34.90


$833,594.15


Assessed Valuation 1943, $24,500,700.00 at $32.00


$784,022.40


REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS


139


140


TABLE OF AGGREGATES OF POLLS, PROPERTY, AND TAXES


Assessed under Date of May 1, for the Following Years: 1872, 1875, 1880, 1885, 1890, 1895, 1900, 1905 Assessed under Date of April 1, for the Following Years: 1910, 1915, 1920, 1925, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934 Assessed under Date of January 1, for the Following Years: 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943


Year


No. of


5,422


$1,051,400


$23,449,300


$24,500,700


$32.00


$794,866.40


6


166


56


4,750


2,909


5,000


1942


5,263


1,078,700


22,806,260


23,884,960


34.90


844,120.15


14


175


38


. .


.


3,500


2,861


5,505


1941


5,290


1,012,500


22,286,050


23,298,550


31.90


753,803.75


14


185


21


3,550


2,774


5,515


1940


5,232


1,008,350


22,048,760


23,057,110


33.40


780,571.47


12


191


11


3,450


2,736


5,550


1939


5,207


995,800


21,906,590


22,902,390


32.00


743,290.48


20


196


7


.


3,283


2,697


5,674


1938


4,890


1,001,100


21,725,430


22,726,530


32.60


750,664.88


21


188


25


4,219


2,670


5,683.5


1937


4,881


984,550


21,602,560


22,587,110


32.00


732,549.52


25


207


40


20


3,190


2,583


5,090.5


1936


5,072


2,838,600


21,259,190


24,097,790


32.40


790,912.44


31


142


9


20


. .


3,295


2,558


5,090.5


1935


4,989


2,913,090


21,464,450


24,377,540


32.60


804,685.83


38


155


8


14


3,382


2,552


5,091.5


1934


4,784


3,103,604


21,851,940


24,955,544


32.20


813,136.54


35


154


62


3,188


2,591


6,002


1933


4,700


3,145,167


21,948,750


25,093,917


31.30


794,847.78


33


175


13


34


2,725


2,581


6,002


1932


4,656


3,392,537


23,267,729


26,660,266


32.00


862,440.51


39


194


7


46


3,646


2,575


6,002


1931


4,673


3,484,556


23,419,341


26,903,897


29.00


789,559.02


46


188


5


25


2,788


2,561


6,096


1930


4,678


3,770,169


23,262,712


27,032,881


29.00


793,309.56


42


198


7


9


. .


2,540


2,510


6,096


1925


4,497


4,477,510


19,612,360


24,089,870


26.50


647,383.68


114


193


7


81


7


2,369


2,203


6,096


1920


3,716


4,158,640


14,488,848


18,647,488


18.00


354,234.78


147


335


15


86


9


1,438


1,904


6,096


Assessed


1943


Male Polls


Valuation


of Personal


Estate


Valuation


of Real


Estate


Total


Assessed


Rate per


$1,000.00


Total Taxes


Assessed


Horses


Cows


Other Neat


Cattle


Swine


Sheep


Fowl


Dwelling Houses


Acres


of Land


·


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.


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.


..


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TOWN OF NORWOOD


Valuation


1915


3,296


5,528,300 5,614,895


11,460,934 8,418,385


16,989,234 14,033,280


12.80 9.20


224,054.57 134,196.17


283 370


375 358


10


1


4,325 375 300


1,759 1,286


6,096 6,130


1905


2,070


1,167,405


4,254,265


5,421,670


17.40


98,477.05


360


375


10


40


.


1900


1,670


892,595


3,584,214


4,476,809


18.00


83,922.56


328


10


20


1


890


1,160 1,069 810 698


6,151


1895


1,410


'684,795


2,673,970


3,358,765


16.90


59,583.00


408


5


202


1 890


1,096


513,473


2,051,085


2,564,558


16.60


45,398.36


300


410


17


84


1885


880


.447,014


1,618,928


2,065,942


13.00


28,618.09


271


420


7


129


511


6,216


1880


650


456,635


1,338,793


1,795,428


11.80


22,486.32


240


382


1


415


6,231


1875


551


448,633


1,343,867


1,792,500


11.80


22,195.81


198


362


354


6,255.5


1872


472


518,540


1,100,016


1,618,556


11.40


19,397.79


185


405


320


6,275


. .


920


.


.


. .


. .


.


. .


. .


REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS


141


1910


2,545


17


85 70


14


6,135


397 358


6,162


6,200.5


142


TOWN OF NORWOOD


REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR


Mr. Francis W. Smith,


General Manager.


Dear Sir:


Following is my report for the year 1943:


Type of Building


Number of Permits


Estimated Cost


New Buildings:


Factories


6


$21,496


Garages, private


5


810


Minor outbuildings


32


2,775


Storage, coal pockets


6


7,260


Total


49


$32,341


Additions, alterations and repairs:


Housekeeping dwellings


39


$14,552


Non-residential buildings


16


54,325


Total


55


$68,877


Excavation for addition to bank


1


Grand Total


105


$101,218


Inspection was made of all buildings for which permits were issued. Particular notice was taken to insure owners that the contractors followed plans and specifications submitted to this department.


All elevators in the town were inspected and recommendations outlining improvements for safety and of the infringements of the rules and regula- tions of the Department of Public Safety, were sent to owners. Recon- mendations were followed and all infringements of the law were corrected. The cooperation of the owners in these matters was gratifying.


The Norwood Hotel was inspected and a recommendation for new and heavier safety ropes for all rooms was complied with.


By the addition of new laws relating to the erection, alteration, inspection and use of buildings passed by the legislature in 1943, which were the outcome of the Cocoanut Grove disaster, a great deal of responsibility has been added, and much additional work must be done by this department in the future. All places of assembly must be inspected and alterations recommended to bring these buildings within the law; and, with the excep- tion of theatres, will, in the future, have to be licensed by the town. The operators of theatres will obtain their licenses from the Commissioner of Public Safety. By these new laws, the Building Inspector is made an agent of the Commissioner of Public Safety.


143


REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD


At this time I wish to thank all departments of the town for their counsel and cooperation, and, in particular, the General Manager and his staff, the Town Engineers, the Board of Assessors, the Police Department and the . Town Counsel.


Respectfully submitted, HENRY J. CRONAN, Building Inspector.


ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD


The Planning Board proceeded with the study and mapping of progress that was laid out and present from the previous year, - the study and mapping of all dead end streets, and the study of enlarging house lot areas to eliminate congested development.


The Planning Board recommended at a town meeting that the lot bounded by Nahatan, Broadway and Cottage streets should not be pur- chased as a parking lot because of the legal procedure that would have to be taken if a public building was ever erected on the lot, but the recom- mendation failed of acceptance at the Special Town Meeting.


On February 2, 1943, the Board met with the Selectmen to discuss several important matters, and recommended that the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town be so amended to include Lenox Street, from Nahatan Street to Cross Street and also Guild Street, from Lenox Street to Broad- way. That recommendation was made after careful study had been made of the safety hazard that existed due to employees of the two industries that are located on Lenox Street, and also due to the loading of trucks while cars were parked on both sides of Lenox Street.


After continued effort of the Planning Board, the Board of Selectmen voted to amend the Rules as recommended by the Planning Board.


The Board expresses its appreciation to Mr. Allen, Purchasing Agent of Plimpton Press, and to Mr. Shaw, President of the Holliston Mills, for their cooperation on the study of the Lenox Street problem.


The Board also pointed out to the Selectmen the safety hazard that exists on Morse Street, due to the heavy trucks using the street as an entrance to Bird & Son, Inc., loading platform - the unsafe condition of the Morse Street bridge, - no action has yet been taken by the Selectmen on this problem.


On March 15, 1943, the Planning Board invited Mr. William Stanley Parker, Chairman of the City Planning Board of Boston, to discuss Post- War Planning with them.


At a later date the Board made a recommendation to the Selectmen that a committee be appointed for Post-War Planning. A committee was appointed by the Selectmen.


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TOWN OF NORWOOD


The Planning Board has at present several rceommendations for the Selectmen, to be offered as Post-War Construction.


On May 3, 1943, the Board met with the Westwood Planning Board to discuss plans that were of interest to both towns.


Early in the year, the Board started to work on re-writing the Zoning By-Laws, which is badly needed, but due to difficulty of securing a tem- porary clerk, appointment from the Civil Service, the work had to be dis- continued, but the Board has placed the re-writing of the By-Laws among the first matters to be taken up in the new year.


The Planning Board studied the problem of spot zoning on the Super- Highway, and after due consideration, made recommendation to the Special Town Meeting in the form of an Article, but it was defeated by a very small attendance at that town meeting.


During the year, the Board revised two petitions for a change of zoning on the Super-Highway, which were recommended and passed by the Town Meeting.


The Planning Board regrets to report that it had to accept Mr. Gordon Woodberry's resignation from the Board, which he served as chairman, and wishes to express its thanks for the service which he rendered to the Board during the time he served.


On September 21, 1943, in a joint meeting of the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Michael J. Crowley was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Woodberry.


The Secretary reports that one member of the Board has failed to attend any of the meetings of the Board during the year 1943, and thereby the Board was handicapped when a vote was taken with only four active mem- bers.


During the year 1944, the Board has many plans laid out and studies to be made. Among them, several plans for Post-War Construction to be recommended to the Selectmen - the re-writing of the Zoning By-Laws - and further study on the need of future plans for the Town.


The Board wishes to offer its thanks to the Town Counsel and to other Town Officials that have in any way cooperated with and helped the Board for the year of 1943.


ROSEWELL A. NORTON, Chairman, LUDOVIC O. FOURNIER, Secretary, OWEN F. SULLIVAN, MICHAEL J. CROWLEY.


REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 145


REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES


Mr. Francis W. Smith,


General Manager.


Dear Sir:


Following is my report for the year 1943:


Sealed


Platform Scales, over 10,000 lbs.


4


Platform Scales, 5,000 to 10,000 lbs.


2


Platform Scales, 100 to 5,000 lbs.


46


Counter Scales, under 100 lbs.


2


Beam Scales, under 100 lbs.


32


Spring Scales, under 100 lbs.


26


Computing Scales, under 100 lbs.


43


Person weigher (slot)


3


Avoirdupois Weights


313


Liquid Measures, over 1 gallon


4


Liquid Measures, under


27


Oil Jars


11


Gasoline Pumps


55


Oil Pumps


1


Vehicle Tank Meter System


6


Grease Measure Devices


29


Yard Stick


17


Cloth Measure Devices


9


Total


630


The following inspections were made:


Total Number Number Correct Under


Bread


14


14


Butter


25


25


Charcoal (in paper bags)


25


25


Coal (in paper bags)


28


28


Coke (in paper bags)


15


15


Ice


15


15


Potatoes


60


55


5


Wood (cord)


8


8


Total


190


185


5


Very truly yours,


JOSEPH M. LOVELL, Sealer of Weights and Measures.


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146


TOWN OF NORWOOD


REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS


The Honorable Board of Selectmen.


Gentlemen :


Herewith is my report as Animal Inspector for the Town of Norwood from April 29, 1943 to January 1, 1944.


Eighteen dogs have been quarantined for biting or scratching. All have been released after the legal quarantine period and none have shown any signs of Rabies.


All cows shipped into Norwood from out of State have been shipped according to State law.


In September I made a livestock census for the Massachusetts Divi- sion of Livestock Disease Control.


Respectfully submitted,


THOMAS U. MAHONEY, Inspector of Animals.


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147


REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE


REPORT OF BOARD OF WELFARE and BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE


The Honorable Board of Selectmen.


Gentlemen:


The following is the 1943 report of the Norwood Board of Welfare and the Norwood Bureau of Old Age Assistance.


In January, 1943, our Welfare department had a case load of 228, repre- senting 378 persons in the three catagories of relief, i.e., Old Age Assist- ance, Aid to Dependent Children and Temporary Aid. During the fol- lowing eleven months, there has been a gradual decrease in the number of cases, until in December, 1943, the case load had dropped to 196, repre- senting 347 persons.


A. D. C. OAA T. A.


TA (unemp.)


Board Family Inst. Hospital


Total


Jan.


147


131


36


47


14


3


0


378


Feb.


144


128


34


50


15


4


0


375


Mar.


139


125


35


61


15


3


0


378


Apr.


137


125


33


48


15


3


0


361


May


134


123


33


37


15


5


2


349


June


129


123


33


36


15


5


2


346


July


136


124


25


34


13


5


1


338


Aug.


135


125


25


34


13


5


1


338


Sept.


144


121


24


34


13


'6


2


344


Oct.


141


123


21


50


13


6


1


355


Nov.


140


119


20


51


14


6


1


351


Dec.


139


112


20


55


14


6


1


347


In spite of the favorable trend in Norwood industry, there still remain groups of individuals who are unable to support themselves. According to a law of economics, there will always be a submerged ten per cent.


Norwood has continued the distribution of surplus commodities as they have been released by the Works Progress Administration Surplus


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TOWN OF NORWOOD


Commodities Division. Mrs. Mary Riley, who has been in charge of this work, is to be commended for her excellent service to our recipients. Under Mrs. Riley's direction, the following commodities have been dis- tributed in 1943:


3,160 lbs. tangerines


4,656 cans evaporated milk


5,620 lbs. flour


1,400 lbs. dried beans


1,000 lbs. corn meal 600 lbs. prunes


1,100 lbs. cereal


3,300 lbs. potatoes


250 bu. apples 600 lbs. string beans


The Board of Public Welfare is grateful to the Women's Community Committee for its splendid cooperation during 1943. This valuable com- mittee has made possible the services of Miss Marion Fanning, Family Society Social Worker, and Miss Stella Samiotes, Nutritionist. Unfor- tunately, at this time Norwood does not have this service for its recipients on a full-time basis. However, because of the splendid results achieved by Miss Fanning and Miss Samiotes, the Welfare Board is convinced that their services have been most valuable to our department.


The Board wishes to thank especially Miss Agnes Chapman, Agent for the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Dr. George Klein, Town Physician, Mr. Francis V. Doherty, Head Social Worker, and Miss Armanda Leonardi, State Area Visitor of the State Department of Public Welfare, for the consideration and help which each has given to us.


Statements of expenditures and receipts will show on the statement rendered by the Town Accountant in his report.


Respectfully submitted,


EILEEN J. FOLAN, GRACE L. WOODBERRY, JOHN P. WELD, Norwood Board of Public Welfare, Bureau of Old Age Assistance.


149


REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH


REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH


The Board of Health submits the following report for the year 1943:


At a meeting of the Board of Health held on February 5, 1943, Dr. Charles L. Lynch was elected Chairman for the year. Regular Board meetings were held to transact any business which may have come to the attention of the Department.


The following is the report of the School Dentist, Dr. T. J. Curtin for the year 1943:


Public Schools


Number of children completed


505


Number of children incompleted


17


Temporary fillings


1,005


Temporary extractions


209


Permanent fillings


780


Permanent extractions


24


Cleanings


514


Number of children examined


2,169


O. K. at time of examination


758


Parochial School


Number of children completed


166


Number of children incompleted


14


Temporary fillings


319


Temporary extractions


69


Permanent fillings


268


Permanent extractions


5


Cleanings


129


Number of children examined


636


O. K. at time of examination


162


The following is the report of Mrs. Eleanor Sweeney, Assistant Public Health Nurse, Parochial School.


School Physician


Dr. Thomas H. O'Toole visited the school twice each week during the school year. Physical examinations were given the children of the first, second, fourth and ninth grades. The physical defects found were as follows: Defective tonsils, Marked malnutrition, Cardiac Deficiency, Defects Spine and Feet, Skin Disorders.


Diphtheria Immunization


Three injections of Toxoid were given 64 children in the first grade. These children will be given the Schick Test in October, 1943.


Schick Test - The Schick Test was given to 58 children in the seventh grade. Eighteen were found to be Positive Reactors. These eighteen children were given the Diphtheria Inoculations. The Diphtheria


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TOWN OF NORWOOD


Immunization and the Schick Test is given only to those children whose parents sign permission slips.


Communicable Diseases


The same rules regarding the exclusion of children from school prevails. Children will be excluded from school for the following reasons:


1. Temperature 99 degrees or over, 97 degrees or under.


2. Contagious skin eruptions.


3. Evidences of sore throat or vomiting.


4. Returning to school without a Certificate from a Doctor after having had definite symptoms or history of contagious disease.


At this time we wish to thank the parents for cooperating so well with us in the control of Communicable Diseases.


Eye Clinic


Thirty-five children were examined at the Eye Clinic which was held each Thursday morning at 8:15 A.M. at the Junior High School. Those who were wearing glasses were found to be O. K. Five had new prescrip- tions given them and new glasses were obtained. The remainder were ad- vised to return to the Clinic in 1943, or nothing was ordered. The children in every grade are given the Eye Test each September by the Nurse. The School Eye Clinic, conducted by Dr. Riemer, is available to any and all children who cannot afford a private examination. The Clinic fee is just fifty cents, payable at the time of examination.


Dental Clinic


The Dental Clinic took eighteen children each week. We were able to send all children who returned signed Dental Slips. The Dental Clinic is available to all children who cannot afford the services of a private dentist. At this time I would like to thank Mrs. Curran and Dr. Curtin for their kind cooperation.


The Norfolk County Hospital Tuberculosis Clinic did not come to the School this year. The gas shortage, I believe, was the reason for the Clinic not operating.


Weighing and Measuring


All children were weighed and measured in September, January and May. All those who were not gaining or who were losing weight were given notices to be taken home to parents.


The following is the report of the Milk Inspector, Bartley J. King:


In the past year samples of milk were periodically collected and tested. Results show that dairymen in the local milk production market can com- pare favorably with the best in producing a superior dairy product to offer their customers. They have installed the latest equipment in their plants to insure uniform production under the most sanitary conditions. Despite the milk shortage suffered in most areas there has been a sufficient supply to meet local demands.


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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH


We have had only one violation of the Milk Pasteurization Law in the last year by a dealer who has since discontinued delivery of milk in Nor- wood.


The following is the report of the Health Agent, Bartley J. King:


I submit my final report for the year 1943.


We are now engaged in a great war that has taxed the facilities of every department in our municipal government. In many instances the shortages of manpower and materials have left us with very little to work with. Despite the uncertainty of the present we must look to the future and plan for the period of reconstruction immediately following the war. When planning for a post-war period we must not overlook the importance of a public works program as a means of utilizing our man-power and providing employment for the returning service men ..


The continuation of our sewerage program should be included in these plans. The construction of new homes in the Neponset Street section of the town has created a problem in sewerage sanitation that must be solved soon. The sewerage main should be extended from Philbrick Street to this section. Thus in preparing for the return of our service men we will also be planning for the future of our town.


The following is the report of Miss Nora C. Curran, Public Health Nurse:


Norwood Chest Clinic


The clinic is held every Thursday at 5:00 P.M. at the Board of Health Rooms under the direction of Dr. Walter A. Griffin of Sharon. This is purely a diagnostic clinic. No medication is given and no charge made. Recommendations are made by the physician, school nurses and public health nurses.


During the year there were twelve men who were rejected by the U. S. Induction Center and who visited this clinic and submitted to another X-ray and were found to be inactive cases of Tuberculosis but not favor- able for Selective Service. These patients have been advised as to living habits, periodical check-up as an insurance against any break-down in pulmonary activity.


Number of Clinic Days 46


Number of patients 62


Number of pneumo-thorax treatments 8


Number of patients given cold serum 8


Number of patients given T. B. skin test 12


Number of patients re-acting positive 6


Number of patients X-rayed 10


Number of patients diagnosed active T. B. 0


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TOWN OF NORWOOD


The Plumbing Inspector, Mr. Harry Shannon, reported that sixty-nine plumbing permits were issued during the year.


The Board of Health wishes to thank all persons who cooperated with them in any way during the past year.


Respectively submitted,


JOHN P. DIXON, CHARLES L. LYNCH, M. D., JAMES F. FOLEY, Board of Health.


REPORT OF THE TOWN PHYSICIAN


The Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen :


Herewith is submitted my report for the year 1943:


Office Calls 359


Home and Hospital Visits 688


1,047


The services rendered include treatment for every kind of illness, minor surgery, obstetrics, contagious diseases, and consultations on diet problems.


As shown by the above listing of visits, the town physician is called upon to serve every type of medical aid that is rendered by the town.


In a few rare instances the services of other hospitals than the Norwood Hospital was used; transportation and incidental expense being borne by the Welfare Department.


Special treatment has been rendered to recipients at Pondville Hospital both as in-patients and at the clinic held on Thursday of each week.


It has also been necessary to transfer some cases to Foxboro or Medfield and the detail incident to accomplishing this change was handled by the Town Physician.


In order to give proper care and treatment to convalescent and bed- ridden cases, some have been placed in boarding homes.


It has been the policy of the Town Physician to render the necessary care promptly and in conformity with the best accepted medical procedure.


Respectfully submitted,


GEORGE KLEIN, M.D.


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REPORT OF PLAYGROUND DEPARTMENT


REPORT OF PLAYGROUND DEPARTMENT


Mr. Francis W. Smith, General Manager.


Dear Sir:


I herein submit my report as Supervisor of Playgrounds for the season of 1943.


The following playgrounds were opened for supervised recreation from July 6 to August 27:


Balch


Senior High School


Endean


Civic


Elks Park


Pleasant Park


Wilson Street


Shattuck


Father McAleer


Hawes Pool was opened for supervised swimming, with Bernadette Kiander and Mary Septelka as life guards, from July 3 to August 22, from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. One life guard served from 10:00 A.M .- 12:00 M. and from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., August 23 to September 6.


Playgrounds opened at 9:00 A.M., closed at 5:00 P.M., with a lunch recess from 12:00 M. to 1:30 P.M. Norwood children have not taken advantage of the additional early morning hour - 9:00-10:00 A.M.


Attendance records show that the Senior High School and Endean play- grounds were too poorly attended to open another year.


In addition to a daily and weekly program featuring the folk songs, games and dances of a member of the United Nations, interplayground baseball competition and the following all-playground features were held.




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