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Of the meter replacements, 261 were time clock combination for "F" Rate.
Applications for Service 1,118
Requests for Discontinuances 826
Purchase Requisitions 309
Deposit Refunds Issued 324
Bills Referred to General Manager . 14
Estimates for Underground Services 5
Underground Secondary Cables 2,190 ft. 4/0 Copper Wire 180 ft. 2/0 Copper Wire
520 ft. No. 2 Copper Wire
790 ft. No. 4 Copper Wire
250 ft. No. 6 Copper Wire
Pole Renewals 1 - 30 ft. Pole
6 - 35 ft. Poles
I - 40 ft. Pole
2 - 45 ft. Poles
1 - 55 ft. Pole
6 - 5 KVA
Transformers Removed
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
Purchased Energy
Short Street Sub-Station 2,463,467 K.W.H. Central Street Station 20,880,000 K.W.H.
Total 23,343,467 K.W.H.
Increase for the year 1952 - 8.6% or
1,849,003 K.W.H.
Average cost per K.W.H. for the year $ .01428
Statistics
Energy used for Station Power and Lighting 21,769 K.W.H.
Energy used for Fire Alarm System 2,302 K.W.H.
Street Lights were illuminated approx. 3,992 Hrs., 23 Min. using 807,746 K.W.H.
The Boston Edison billing demand increased from 5083 K.W. in 1951 to 5684 K.W. in 1952, indicating a considerable increase in power consumption for 1953.
Respectfully submitted,
EARLE D. HARDY, Superintendent Municipal Light Department
REPORT OF CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
Mr. John B. Kennedy General Manager Town of Norwood, Mass.
Dear Sir:
Following is the annual report of the Cemetery Department for 1952:
Excavation work was continued in section 45.
New family lots were laid out and bounds were set in sections 47 and 57.
Two single grave sections were laid out and markers set. In connection with this work, we built 185 feet of bituminous concrete walk.
Continuing our work in improving the appearance of our outskirts, we regradled and seeded a strip 250 feet long by about 8 feet wide along the westerly edge of the Cemetery property.
In preparation for the finishing of Franklin Avenue, 250 feet of drainage was installed. Most of this work was accomplished through the able assistance of the Public Works Department, and we take this opportunity to express our appreciation for their co-operation.
In the late fall we planted twelve sugar maples in various locations.
Besides our regular maintenance work and the above improvements, we con- ducted 178 funerals and built foundations for 63 monuments.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS J. D'ESPINOSA Superintendent of Cemeteries
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mr. John B. Kennedy General Manager Norwood, Mass.
Dear Sir:
I hereby submit the report of the Police Department relative to the personnel, organization, arrests, disposition of cases and miscellaneous duties performed during the year ending December 31, 1952.
PERSONNEL AND ORGANIZATION
Chief Mark F. Folan
Lieutenant William C. Jankowski
Sergeants
Thomas H. McNulty
James M. Murphy
Acting Sergeants
Martin J. McNulty
James F. Lyden
Patrolmen
Henry F. Breen
William J. Flaherty
Albert M. Bishop
John S. Conroy John H. Kelly
Nicholas J. Connolly
Francis T. Riley
Frank L. Walsh
James E. Quinn
Joseph F. Paquette
George W. Sanborn
Valentine W. Balutis Uno C. Carlson
Edward P. Murphy Joseph G. Breen Arthur J. Groh
William E. Lydon
John J. Flaherty
David V. DeCosta
Dermod F. O'Dea
Richard J. Towne
John J. Wall
Special Police Officers
William F. Costello George J. Hawley William J. Spierdowis
William J. Travers Jr. Russell C. Mattson
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
Arrests
Abandonment
1
Assault and Battery
2
Breaking and Entering
5
Carrying Revolver without a Permit
I
Disturbance
6
Drunkenness
92
Escapees
1
Illegitimacy
2
Indecent Exposure
2 I
Larceny
Larceny of Motor Vehicle
5
Leaving Scene of Accident
1
Lewdness
4
Mental Patients
9
Motor Law Violations
31 3
Operating under the Influence of Liquor
10
Operating Negligently
5
Operating after Suspension of License
2
Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle
4
Operating without a License
1
Rape (Attempt)
1
Receiving Stolen Goods
1
Using Motor Vehicle without Authority
I
Violation of Game Laws
I
Vagrancy
2
Disposition of Cases
Committed to House of Correction
6
Committed to State Farm
Committed to State Hospital
9
Continued Cases
17
Delivered to other Departments
7
Dismissed
1
Filed
24
Fined
54
Not Guilty
I
Probated
18
Released
59
Suspended Sentence
6
Miscellaneous Duties
Accidents reported and investigated 306
Ambulance calls attended 385
Buildings found open and secured
607
Cases investigated 948
Death by auto accident
1
Indecent Assault
3
Non-Support of Family
Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle
3
In Retirement.
PATRICK J. COYNE was appointed a member of the Norwood Police Department on June 1, 1920, and served as a Patrolman until April 7, 1936. He was appointed a Lieutenant on January 29, 1944, appointed Chief of Police on November 1, 1950, and served the Town of Norwood faithfully until his retirement, July 15, 1952.
In Memoriam
-
EDWARD J. FEENEY was born in Norwood on July 29. 1900. He was appointed a Permanent Patrolman of the Norwood Police Department on April 12, 1926 and served the community faithfully until his retire- ment on June 4, 1943. After a long illness he passed on to his eternal reward on October 13, 1952 at the age of fifty-two.
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Defective streets reported
56
Defective street lights reported
311
Defective water pipes reported
19
Disturbances suppressed without arrest 110
Dogs killed by Police
9
Funeral escorts
137
Lodgers at Police Station
14
Lost children returned to parents
31
Mental patients cared for
10
Missing persons reported
6
Money escorts
785
Sick and injured assisted
37
Suicides reported
1
Summonses served
248
Suspension of Motor Vehicle License
31
Vacant homes checked 90
Violation of Parking Laws (Warning tags)
1075
Violation of Parking Laws (Three Way Tickets)
87
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, General Manager and the members of the other Town Departments for their cooperation with the Police Department.
Respectfully submitted,
MARK F. FOLAN
Chief of Police, Norwood, Mass.
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Mr. John B. Kennedy
General Manager
Town of Norwood, Mass.
Dear Sir:
1 herewith submit the annual report for the Department of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1952.
Number of units tested
803
Number of units sealed 785
Number of units adjusted 112
Number of units not sealed
6
Number of units condemned
12
Fees collected and paid to town $441.20
During the course of supervisional inspections, there were a total of 819 reweighings of commodities sold or put up for sale: 519 were found to be correct, 10 were found underweight and 290 were found overweight.
One local merchant registered a questionable complaint against a Boston Wholesale Supplier. Findings were made but the merchant was unwilling to sign a court complaint, hence that information was referred to the State Department Inspectors for investigation.
One local resident requested assistance in determining the correct registering
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
of a household fuel-gas meter. The meter was removed, tested and found to be recording inaccurately in excess of the permitted tolerance. The company there- upon made adjustments for the errors, which were satisfactory to the complainant and this department.
Due to the public's lack of knowledge regarding the services of this depart- ment, delayed notice came to its attention pertaining the practices of questionably unauthorized and unscrupulous pedlers soliciting business and using illegal measures within the town, occasionally during the past year. It is therefore desired to use this medium in advising the inhabitants and, to have them request proper identi- fication of such operators, and when dubious of such characters, to immediately notify this department or the police. It would be advantageous for the protection of public interests and local businesses if this suggestion would be heeded.
Allow me to report also, that the sealer has increased his knowledge of service at no expense to the town, by his active membership in the Massachusetts Weights and Measures Association, and was elected to serve on its executive committee the past year.
I wish to thank and express my appreciation for the cooperation of town officials, businesses and industries, who have assisted me in the performance of my duties this past year.
Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK F. BROWN Sealer of Weights & Measures
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
The following is the report of the department of Building Inspector for the year of 1952:
No. Permits
Estimated Cost
New dwellings
245
$2,312,600
Dwelling alterations
55
67,069
Garages (private)
28
28,190
Commercial
25
445,250
Manufacturing
7
668,800
Manufacturing (alterations)
1
1,700
Minor out buildings
1
150
Repair fire damage
1
3,000
Buildings razed
1
Totals
367
$3,526.759
$5,758
Fees collected for permits
Forty (40) duplex dwellings are included in item one, making a total of 285 family accomodations.
All necessary inspections on buildings for which permits were issued, were made.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY J. CRONAN Building Inspector
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
To the Citizens of Norwood:
The Board of Assessors herewith submit their annual report for the year 1952 together with the statement showing comparison of tax rate recapitulations for the years 1951 and 1952.
A table showing the comparison of valuations, tax rates, and taxes assessed over the past years is attached herewith as a supplemental report.
Organization
On April 8, 1952, William J. Dalton was reappointed as an Assessor by the Selectmen and approved by Henry F. Long, Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation, on April 18, 1952, to serve for the term of three years expiring April 1, 1955.
Effective October 1, 1952, Richard D. Northrup, an assessor since December 28, 1938, resigned as an assessor.
Effective October 20, 1952, Sture Nelson was appointed as an assessor by the Selectmen and approved by Henry F. Long, Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation, on October 17, 1952 to fill the unexpired term ending April 1, 1953.
On December 9, 1952, Edward A. Flaherty, an assessor since April 1, 1927; having been appointed March 15, 1927 and cofirmed on March 18, 1927; and Chairman of the Board since May 12, 1936; submitted his resignation to the Selectmen to be effective January 15, 1953.
Appellate Tax Board Cases
Only one appeal was taken before the Appellate Tax Board during the year.
On March 31, 1952, an appeal was taken before the Board by Mary M. DeQuat- tro on the 1951 valuation of real estate at 481-489 Washington Street. This appeal had not been heard by the Board by December 31, 1952.
History
The valuation of real and personal estate in Norwood has increased about nine million dollars in the past eleven years. The Assessors anticipate a substantial increase again for 1953. Numerous houses have been built and new industries have started construction during the past six months. ,
The rate for Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise has jumped from $48.25 to $50.42 per thousand dollars of valuation in 1953.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD A. FLAHERTY WILLIAM J. DALTON STURE NELSON Board of Assessors
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
Assessed under Date of January 1, for the Following Years: 1935, 1940, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952
Year
No. of
6,097
$1,419,850
$30,885,920
$32,305,770
$41.20
$1,343,191.72
6
139
42
3,000
3,897
5,063
1951
5,860
1,434,150
29,243,830
30,677,980
41.80
1,294,059.56
146
26
3,000
3,624
5,058
1950
5,581
1,464,850
26,551,480
28,026,330
39.90
1,129,422.99
5
158
24
3,000
3,233
5,076
1949
5,590
1,421,950
25,563,030
26,984,980
37.80
1,031,212.24
173
14
3,100
3,070
5,129
1948
5,581
1,316,100
24,581,650
25,896,750
38.80
995,276.50
2
197
35
3,100
2,987
5,121
1947
5,665
1,258,950
23,655,750
24,914,700
37.00
933,173.90
8
156
33
2,100
2,937
5,039
1946
5,545
1,153,400
23,462,450
24,615,850
40.90
1,017,897.78
8
189
6
2,100
2,905
5,004
1945
5,502
1,080,800
23,354,150
24,434,950
31.50
780,714.40
6
192
6
2,200
2,909
5,000
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
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
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
1915
3,296
5,528,300
11,460,934
16,989,234
12.80
224,054.57
282
375
10
85
1
4,325
1,759
6,096
1910
2,545
5.614,895
8,418,385
14,033,280
9.20
134,196.17
370
358
17
70
14
375
1,286
6,130
1905
2,070
1,167,405
4,254,265
5,421,670
17.40
98,477.05
360
375
10
40
300
1,160
6,135
1900
1,670
892,595
3,584,214
4,476,809
18.00
83,922.56
397
328
10
20
1
890
1,069
6,151
1895
1,410
684,795
2,673,970
3,358,765
16.90
59,583.00
358
408
5
202
920
810
6,162
1890
1,096
513,473
2,051,085
2,564,558
16.60
45,398.36
300
410
17
84
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
365
....
1872
172
518,540
!
1,100,016
1,618,556
11.40
19,397.79
185
405
Other Neat
Cattle
Swine
Sheep
Fowl
Dwelling
Houses
Acres
of Land
Assessed
1952
Male Polls
Valuation
of Personal
Valuation
of Real
Estate
Total
Assessed
Valuation
Rate per
$1,000.00
Total Taxes
Assessed
Horses
Cows
...
354
6,255.5
320
6,275
TOWN OF NORWOOD
698
6,200.5
1885
880
447,014
1,618,928
2.065,942
13.00
28,618.09
271
420
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Estate
In Retirement
RICHARD D. NORTHROP was appointed an assessor on December 28, 1938, and retired on October 1, 1952.
The Town of Norwood wishes to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Northrop for his loyal service to the Town during his many years of employment and wish him a happy and long retirement.
COMPARISON OF TAX RATE RECAPITULATIONS OF YEARS 1951 AND 1952
1951
1952
Increase
Decrease
Appropriations by Taxation and from Aavailable Funds
$2,705,043.27
$2,745,143.63
$40,100.36
$
Overlay Deficit
None
116.13
116.13
State Parks and Reservations Tax
3,930.36
3,314.87
615.49
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
2,547.77
1,794.55
753.22
State Examination of Retirement System
128 76
585.48
456.72
Metropolitan Sewerage-South System
40,509.61
31,884.78
8,624.83
Massachusetts National Guard
None
246.19
246.19
County Tax and Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
81,352.68
89,337.87
7,985.19
Overlay
25,587.64
33,060.66
7,473.02
Gross Amount to be Raised
$2,859,100.09
$2,905,484.16
$56,377.61
$ 9,993.54
Estimated Income Tax
$ 111,360.85
$ 97,499.47
$13,861.38
Estimated Corporations Tax
170,768.05
170,768.05
Estimated Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
115,000.00
120,000.00
$ 5,000.00
Poll Tax
11,720.00
12,194.00
474.00
Other Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
1,167,911.70
1,174.024.94
6,113.24
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
$1,576,760.60
$1,574,486.46
$11,587.24
$13,861.38
Net amount to be Raised by Taxation of Property
$1,282,339.49*
$1,330,997.70* *
Assessed valuation 1951, $30,677,980.00 @ $41.80
$1,282,339.49*
Assessed valuation 1952, $32,305,770.00 @ $41.20
$1,330,997.70 **
*Includes loss of $0.07 on account of fractional divisions of tax rate.
** Includes loss of $0.02 on account of fractional divisions of tax rate.
REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1952.
Number of box alarms 431
Number of still alarms
45
Classified as follows:
Buildings
18
Oil Burners
16
Automobiles
31
False
9
Mutual Aid
2
Woods, dumps and others
400
Total
476
Property involved:
Buildings
$49,900.00
Contents
32,500.00
Total
$82,400.00
Estimated loss on buildings
$17,450.00
Estimated Joss on contents
9,300.00
Total
$26,750.00
Insurance paid on buildings
$19,600.79
Insurance paid on contents
8,319.00
Total
$27,919.79
Insurance carried on buildings
$76,910.00
Insurance carried on contents
31,500.00
Total
$108,410.00
Number of gallons of water used
230,805
Number of feet of hose used
60,250
Number of feet of ladders used
1,228
Ambulance calls attended
424
Inspection of business buildings, recreation and public gathering places, gasoline and oil storages, garages and gasoline stations were made in the usual manner.
I wish to thank the Honorable Board of Selectinen and all departments of the Town for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
ALONZO N. EARLE, Chief Norwood Fire Department
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REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
The Norwood Board of Public Welfare submits its annual report for the year ending December 31, 1952.
The Welfare Board were re-appointed by the Board of Selectmen on May 1, 1952. Continuing members were Mr. A. Franklin Swift, Jr., Mr. Martin J. Foley and Mr. Adam R. Meissner.
At a meeting of the Welfare Board on May 13, 1952, Mr. A. Franklin Swift, Jr. was elected Chairman for the ensuing year.
A monthly summary of the number of active General Relief, Aid to Dependent Children, and Disability Assistance cases, together with the total number of persons involved, follows this report.
An increase in the number of Aid to Dependent Children cases was evident during the year.
There was practically no fluctuation in the number of active General Relief cases from month to month throughout the year.
The Disability Assistance category has been in effect for 14 months. It will be noted that there has been a slow, but steady increase in the number of active cases.
In the Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance categories the Town receives cash grants from the Federal Government at various times during the year. In addition, cash grants for administrative purposes are received by the Town, as a result of Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance being a part of the Federal Social Security program.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts shares in the expense involved in the Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance categories and these funds are paid to the Town Treasurer.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts also shares in the administrative expense of Disability Assistance and these funds are paid to the Town Treasurer.
During the year there were but few cases needing aid because of unemployment. The closing of part of the Norwood Press was not reflected in the case load of cases in any great measure.
Medical, medicine and hospital costs continue to increase, and these items are ones difficult to estimate.
The Town Clerk and Accountant's report shows in detail the receipts and expenditures of the Welfare Department.
The Welfare Board expresses their appreciation to all persons, organizations and Town Officials for their co-operation during the current year.
Respectfully submitted,
A. FRANKLIN SWIFT JR., Chairman MARTIN J. FOLEY
ADAM R. MEISSNER
Norwood Board of Public Welfare
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1952 PUBLIC WELFARE CASE LOAD
Month
Aid to Dependent Children
Disability Assistance
General Relief
Boarding Cases
Institutional
Hospital Cases
Total
Total People
January
16
18
34
12
2
1
83
124
February
18
17
35
12
2
0
84
135
March
16
17
37
11
2
0
83
132
April
16
16
36
10
2
0
80
127
May
16
19
38
9
3
0
85
139
June
16
20
35
8
3
000 0 0 0
87
148
August
17
22
37
8
3
September
17
21
36
9
3
0
86
141
October
18
23
35
9
3
0 0
88
142
November
20
24
34
10
3
0
91
150
December
21
24
34
10
4
0
93
158
TOWN OF NORWOOD
July
18
22
39
8
3
90
147
82
128
Cases
Cases
Cases
Cases
Cases
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REPORT OF BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
REPORT OF BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
The Norwood Bureau of Old Age Assistance submits its annual report for the year ending December 31, 1952.
The table below lists the number of Old Age cases active at the end of each month during 1952.
In this category each case represents a person:
January
171
July 179
February
172
August 182
March
176
September 181
April
176
October
181
May
177
November
177
June
177
December 180
It can be noted that there was a gradual increase in cases throughout the year, in this type of aid. The increase in some measure is due to the increase in Nor- wood's population, and to transfer cases from other municipalities.
The Old Age law was amended as of January 1, 1952, requiring all Boards of Public Welfare to take a lien on real estate owned by an applicant or recipient as a condition to granting Old Age Assistance.
The purpose of this lien law is to secure re-payment of assistance granted on and after January 1, 1952.
The Federal Government continues to participate in the cost of the regular assistance payments made to recipients.
The Federal Government also gives cash grants to this Town to be used to help defray the administrative cost of Old Age Assistance.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts shares in the cost of regular assistance granted to recipients in this group.
The Town Clerk and Accountant's report listed elsewhere in the report gives a detailed list of receipts and expenditures with regard to Old Age Assistance.
The Welfare Board expresses their appreciation to all persons, organizations and Town Officials for their co-operation during the current year.
Respectfully submitted,
A. FRANKLIN SWIFT JR., Chairman MARTIN J. FOLEY ADAM R. MEISSNER
Norwood Board of Old Age Assistance
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
REPORT OF RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. John B. Kennedy General Manager Norwood, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
The ensuing pages contain our fourth annual report of the activities of the Recreation Department of the Town, and the eighth such report prepared since the beginning of the Recreation Department as a full time department in 1945. The year 1952 has seen a continuing growth both in activities and in participation in the various programs as an indication of the value of the programs and of the necessity for our continuing to strive to offer wholesome activities for leisure time use of persons of all ages.
We have divided our report into sections according to programs conducted, thus facilitating the reading of the accounts of the activities of the Department.
Youth Center
Since December of 1951 a program on Saturday evenings for boys and girls of high school age has been conducted at the Civic. Under the supervision of trained Recreation Leaders, the facilities of the Civic are open to the young high school age people from 7:30 to 11:00 P. M. on Saturdays with dancing, games a snack counter, and such other features to attract and hold the interest of the young people. The guiding force of the Youth Center is a Youth Center Advisory Com- mittee, made up of 15 high school age boys and girls who meet from time to time with the Superintendent and with the Recreation Leaders to plan for and to discuss the programs and activities of the Youth Center. Attendance at the Saturday evening affair averages between 175 and 200. We feel that this program which was under- taken in late 1951 on an experimental basis has done much to meet the needs of the youth for wholesome social recreation. The spirit in which the young people take part in the activities of the Youth Center points to a genuine interest in and a real attachment to the program.
Rifle Club
The Norwood Recreation Junior Rifle Club now has a total membership of 60 boys between the ages of 13 and 18. Under the expert leadership of Supervisor George J. Oelschlagel, III, these boys are trained in the use of firearms, safety, marksmanship, and in addition have the opportunity to take part in competition for individual and team awards. The club is divided into an advanced group and a beginners group with each group meeting one evening a week at the municipal range, from September through May.
Recreation Basketball League
The entrance of so many young men into military service has cut down on the number of participants in the Senior Basketball League which is conducted for
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young men beyond high school age. The League functioned in 1952 through March with approximately 71 young men taking part in the program. The new season of 1952-53 was delayed in starting because of the dearth of young men to make up teams. The League will function however even though on a somewhat curtailed basis. Activities of the League are conducted two evenings a week at the court at the Senior High School.
Friday Evening Dances
Dances are conducted for boys and girls of junior high school age on each Friday evening of the year from 7:30 to 10:00 P. M. at the Civic. Under the super- vision of Recreation Leaders of the Department's staff, the young boys and girls may enjoy dancing to the music of an orchestra in Social Hall and also have the use of the other facilities of the building on Friday evening. Attendance at the dances averages around 175 per night, with as many as 250 having been in attend- ance at one dance. The boys and girls in attendance are greatly enthusiastic about the dances and while thoroughly enjoying themselves at the dances are learning to get along socially with their friends and are gaining much poise and confidence at the same time.
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