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ART Louis B. Spier, Supervisor
This is my tenth annual report. During the past decade the schools of Plainville have shown growth in many ways- the pupil enrollment has increased, the teaching staff has been enlarged, a fine new elementary school has been built and the high school has taken over the remodelled Town Hall. Being a humble person, I cannot boastfully say that the Art program has grown too, but I sincerely hope it has.
The pupils continue to enjoy the variety of media pro- vided for art expression, done creatively and under directed observation to encourage more freedom of expression and to develop an appreciation for the beautiful. The International Art Exchange Program, the American Humane Education Society Animal Poster Contest and the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day Poster Contest have been continued.
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The theme of the Eastern Arts convention held in New York City March 31 through April 3 was Sources and Re- sources for Art Education. It not only made one more sensi- tive to potential resources for art education in one's immediate environment but also gave one a sense of responsibility for improving the quality of such resources so that the creative art activity in our classrooms will evolve from a greater depth and breadth of experience, both social and aesthetic.
In October, an Eastern Art Association loan of color slides on "Myself" comprised of photographs and self-portraits in a variety of media by children, four to eighteen years of age, from different countries, was shown from grade three up through the eighth grade. In December, a group of Madonna pictures mostly by Italian masters and some by Flemish and Spanish artists was borrowed from the Norton Schools and shown to our pupils. These color reproductions are unusually fine.
The additional half-day which was added to the art schedule last September has been appreciated both by the elementary teachers and me. The high school mechanical drawing class has benefited by having two periods per week instead of one. It has provided adequate time for art lessons in the fourth grade up through the eighth on a two week basis.
My sincere thanks to all who have shown such a splendid spirit of cooperation, loyalty and friendship.
MUSIC
Nahum P. Gillespie, Supervisor Junior-Senior High School
I herewith submit my annual report as Supervisor of Music in the Senior and Junior High Schools of Plainville.
During the past year the students have participated in various school functions. During the month of May in com- bination with the Elementary grades an All School Music Festival was presented to a capacity audience. At this occa- sion in addition to the general choruses, certain promising singers were given an opportunity to develop their talents.
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The next musical event was chaperoning 30 students into Symphony Hall, Boston, to attend one of the famous Pop Concerts under the baton of Arthur Fiedler. Proof that inter- est was arounsed is the fact that a larger number has expressed a desire to attend this spring.
For the graduation exercises of the Eighth grade last June, I combined the voices of the entire 6th, 7th and 8th grades, numbering some 125 voices, with inspiring results.
The most recent event was the Christmas Pageant when the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades were heard in selections, together with the High School Girls' Glee Club of twenty voices in special Christmas numbers. The group was ably accompanied by Mrs. John Andrews.
Under a new item, I take pleasure in announcing that for the first time Plainville High School will be represented at the Massachusetts Music Educators Festival to be held in Symphony Hall, Boston, on the evening of February 25th. There will be an All State Band, Chorus and Orchestra Con- cert. From our Plainville High School, we are sending Helene McGowan from the Junior Class, who will have to memorize fifteen difficult numbers and sing them in a chorus of 400 voices with a famous New York Musical Director. This should prove an inspiring and educational event for this young musician.
I hope the near future brings the development of instruc- tion in musical instruments, with the formation of a School Orchestra in mind. I feel that a broadening field in music is the best way to hold, and increase musical interest among the student body.
MUSIC Harriet F. Washburn, Supervisor Primary School
The music in the first five grades is making good progress, with the wonderful cooperation of teachers and children alike. Their enthusiasm and enjoyment of the subject makes my task one of great satisfaction.
Last January, a Glee Club was formed of boys who had good voices and who like to sing. We meet every Thursday morning for fifteen minutes and in that time have accom- plished a tremendous amount of work, the results of which were heard when they sang at the Music Festival in May. At
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that time every child in the first five grades took part in the program which was enthusiastically received by a capacity audience of parents and friends. They also sang beautifully at the Christmas program. These next terms I hope to have them doing two-part singing.
Since we have more classes, my day has been lengthened to a full one, with our regular program of rote singing, rhythm band, folk dancing, listening, reading and simple theory-enough to give them a foundation for more learning in the upper grades and above all a love for good music.
My thanks to Mr. Sharp for his ever ready help and to Mr. Nourse for his understanding and generosity in the Music Department.
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Dr. John T. Cotter
The examination of students scheduled to be seen this year is under way and nearly completed. The general health of the students is good. No student who applied was refused the privilege of participating in athletic activities because of physical examination.
No serious epidemics were encountered during the past year. In the spring, a number of children lost time because of mumps, but this was a minor epidemic.
The diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis immunization clinic was held in the spring and was fairly well attended. It will be repeated in the spring of 1955.
The new system of examining only certain classes each year is working out well. It gives the physician a chance to be more thorough in his search for disease.
I wish to thank all who have aided in the work of caring for the students of the Plainville Schools.
SCHOOL NURSE
Janet Claudy, R.N.
Pupils in grades 1, 4, 7, 9 and 11 are to be examined by the school doctor this year. These examinations are in pro- gress at the present. All pupils have been weighed and measured. Hearing and vision tests will be given to all stu-
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dents in grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Parents of pupils found to have any physical abnormalities will be notified at the con- clusion of various tests.
Members of the senior class, the lunch room staff and all new personnel received chest X-rays in November 1954.
Three immunization clinics were held during the spring months in the Health Unit at the elementary school. Attend- ance at these was excellent. Dr. Cotter, school physician, ad- ministered innoculations of a triple antigen to all children of Plainville who were eligible. This antigen protects against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough. It is supplied by the State and administered free of charge.
A dental hygienist from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health was present in January 1954 to examine chil- dren in the first six grades.
A Spring-time registration was held during May 1954 for all prospective first-graders. At this time candidates for the first grade were enrolled and both parents and children were introduced to the school system and to various school officials. A similar registration is planned for this Spring.
May I take this opportunity to thank Dr. Cotter, Mr. Nourse, Mr. Sharp and all school personnel for the interest and cooperation they have shown and for the assistance they have given to the school health program.
Closing
It has been a pleasure to work with the Plainville School Committee and with the Norfolk-Plainville-Wrentham Re- gional Committee during the busy and eventful past year. The conscientious and hard work of both of these committees in meeting their civic responsibility is, I am sure, recognized by all of my fellow citizens.
Respectfully submitted,
LAURENCE G. NOURSE
Superintendent
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PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Exercises, June 23, 1954
Theme-"Tomorrow an Era of Opportunity"
Processional
Invocation Reverend Francis A. Mclaughlin
Salutatory-"Tomorrow-Opportunity for Everyone"
Nancy Joan Wilson
Glee Club-"I Believe" Arranged by Harry Wilson
Valedictory-"Tomorrow-With Faith"
Marilyn Ruth Bowmar
Glee Club-"Lord God Omnipotent" St. Saens "The Halls of Ivy" Russell-Knight
Address-"Is Business Waiting For Me?"
Mr. Herman V. LaMark, Personnel Director, Swank, Inc.
Class Gift Presentation William Ross Searle
Presentation of Awards Kenneth L. Sharp, Principal
Presentation of Diplomas Mr. Edward H. Hemmingsen Chairman, Plainville School Committee
Benediction
Reverend John M. Bowmar
Recessional
CLASS ROLL
Neal Clarence Avery
Ronald W. Barrett
Frederick H. Benker, Jr. Marilyn Ruth Bowmar
Joan Ellen Bucklin
Nancy H. Dickinson
Lawrence Melvyn Kiff
Sandra Jean LeBlanc
Jeannette Ann Malo Rodger Harvey Morse Arthur Joseph Parenteau Marilyn Joan Randall
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Robert Clarence Fielding
Barbara Ann Giacomino
Nancy Jillson
Sandra Faue Jillson
James Russell Rowe Jacqueline Ann Ruest William Ross Searle
Maurice Ronald Theriault
Nancy Joan Wilson
CLASS OFFICERS
President
William Ross Searle
Vice-President
Treasurer
James Russell Rowe Frederick H. Benker, Jr. Nancy Joan Wilson Marilyn Ruth Bowmar
Secretary
Valedictorian
Salutatorian
Nancy Joan Wilson James McGee '55
Marshal
CLASS COLORS Maroon and White
CLASS MOTTO "God Our Guide; Success Our Goal"
STATISTICS
Extracts from the School Census, October 1954
Girls
Boys
Pupils between 5 and 7
43
41
Pupils between 7 and 16
174
171
217
212
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Perfect Attendance for the School Year 1953-1954
Grade 8 Judith Stolworthy, Rose Reynolds, Charles McGrath
Grade 7 William Bishop, Constance Myers, Eugene Newman
Grade 6 Walter Burlingame, Lee Newman, Frederick Snell
Grade 5 Janet Emerson, Joyce Kettell, Stephen Kettell
Grade 3 Sara Chevers, Alan Godin
Grade 2 Susan Skinner
Grade 1 Beverly Begor, Lois Evans
Work Certificates
Number of full-time educational certificates issued 56 Number of part-time educational certificates issued 10
Number of part-time employment permits issued 4 Number of full-time employment permits issued 1
Average number of days the Elementary Schools were in session 175
Number of days the High School was in session 181
ATTENDANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 1954
Aggregate Attendance
Average
Daily
Attendance
Total
Membership
Average
Membership
Per Cent of
Attendance
Number of
Tardy Marks
Number of
Dismissals
High School
14,685.
81.23
90
85.04
95.42
326
35
Grade 8
5,002.
28.58
31
30.37
94.12
45
14
Grade 7
5,863.5
33.51
39
35.35
94.79
145
14
Grade 6
5,024.
28.71
29
30.04
95.37
0
3
Grade 5-6
5,025.5
28.72
32
29.97
95.82
10
1
Grade 5
4,774.
27.28
32
28.30
96.40
19
7
Grade 3-4
4,949.5
28.28
30
30.12
93.89
16
4
Grade 3
4,371.5
24.92
26
26.61
96.23
53
11
Grade 2 (B)
4,330.
24.74
27
26.57
93.09
4
4
Grade 2 (M)
4,515.
25.80
28
28.10
92.93
9
7
Grade 1 (R)
3,796.5
21.69
22
24.10
92.
10
3
Grade 1 (Z)
3,748.5
21.42
23
23.54
90.96
19
7
Total
66,085.
374.88
409
398.11
92.48
656
110
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1954 GIRLS
Ages
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 Total
Grade 1
7
16
1
24
Grade 2
8
20
1
29
Grade 3
8
19
27
Grade
4
9
14
1
24
Grade
5
1
11
1
1
14
Grade 6
3
15
2
20
Grade 7
4
14
2
20
Grade 8
3
8
1
3
15
Grade 9
4
4
3
11
Grade 10
12
2
14
Grade 11
5
6
11
Grade 12
6
3
1
10
7
24
29
29
15
15
20
20
14
5
18
13
9
1
219
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1954
BOYS
Ages
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 Total
Grade
1
8
8
2
18
Grade 2
8
11
1
20
Grade 3
11
12
2
25
Grade 4
4
10
2
0
2
18
Grade 5
2
10
6
1
19
Grade 6
4
8
5
1
18
Grade 7
3
13
6
1
23
Grade
8
1
15
2
1
19
6
4
4
14
Grade
9
:
3
1
4
Grade 10
3
6
2
11
Grade 11
7
4
0
8
16
24
17
14
16
17
22
28
7
11
14
6
0
200
11
Grade 12
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LIST OF TEACHERS-JANUARY 1, 1954
School
Name
Where Educated
Date of Appt.
High School and Elementary High School
Kenneth L. Sharp, Principal
University of Maine, B.S. M. Ed. 1953
Grenith M. Rose
Boston University, B.A. 1947
Kathleen M. Crafts
Middlebury College, A.B. 1952
Mildred T. Wallace
Pembroke College, A.B.
1952
Warren M. Kline
Boston College, A.B.
Boston University, M.A.
1954
Raymond L. Valaitis
Bryant College, B.S.
1953
Elementary 7
William C. Kummer
Wagner College, B.A.
1954
Elementary 6
Harry L. Kummer
Wagner College, B.A.
1954
Elementary 5-6
Seymour Kaitz
Boston University, M. Ed., B.S.
1954
Elementary 5
Alden P. Randall
Boston University, B.S.
1954
Elementary 4
Beatrice H. Wood
Framingham State Teachers' College
1930
Elementary 3
Esther F. Grant
Bridgewater State Teacher's College
1946
Elementary 3 Frances R. Dustin
Wheaton College, A.B.
1953
Elementary 2 Jeanne S. Boyce
R. I. College of Education, Ed. B.
1952
Elementary 2 Ida L. Meade
Bridgewater State Teachers' College, B.S.
1953
Elementary 1 Phyllis M. Martin
Framingham State Teachers' College, B.S. 1954
Elementary 1 Mary H. Zajac
R.I. College of Education, Ed. B. 1952
Drawing
Louise B. Spier
Massachusetts School of Art, B.S. 1945
Music Nahum P. Gillespie
N.E. Conservatory of Music 1948
Music Harriet F. Washburn
Boston Teachers' College 1948
Elementary 8
Lucille A. Zwicker
Wheaton College, B.A. 1954
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REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit to you my report as Collector of Taxes for the year ending December 31, 1954.
Uncollected
Collected
Abated
Un- collected
1951 Account
Personal
$83.20
$83.20
None
Real Estate
86.84
86.84
None
1952 Account
Personal
$780.97
$780.10
.87
None
Real Estate
2,905.23
2,824.73
8.63
71.87
Excise
7.24
7.24
None
1953 Account
Poll
$6.00
$6.00
None
Personal
2,156.49
1,052.08
.81
1,103.60
Real Estate
9,788.01
7,094.48
16.74
2,676.79
Excise $4,180.35
Jan. Warrant 962.27
5,142.62
4,747.95
394.67
None
1954 Account
Warrant
Collected
Abated
Tax Title Uncollected None
Poll
$1,132.00
$1,116.00
$16.00
Personal
18,043.67
15,488.93
229.32
2,325.42
Real
Estate
106,511.49
93,208.38
3,082.60
59.40
10,161.11
Excise
23,251.91
18,873.03
1,065.14
3,313.74
1951
1952
1953
1954
Interest paid Treasurer
$16.37
$224.69
$176.00
$28.25
Charges paid Treasurer
1.05
11.90
73.50
58.10
Collector's Expense Account
Appropriation
$400.00
Expended
389.21
Balance
10.79
Respectfully Submitted T. A. WICKMAN Collector of Taxes
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TREASURER'S REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
As directed by you, I submit herewith my report as Treasurer for the Town of Plainville, for the accounting period from January 1, 1954 to December 31, 1954. This report reflects all financial transactions during the period under review and is supported by the following schedules.
Schedule of Cash Received
Schedule of Cash Payments
Schedule of Estimated Receipts
Schedule of Appropriations, Balances carried forward, Transfers, amounts expended and unexpended bal- ances.
Schedule of Maturing Debt and interest payments due by years.
Balance Sheet as at December 31, 1954 including Trust Accounts and Debt Account.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD OSTERHOLM,
Treasurer for the Town of Plainville
Dated January 18, 1955
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CASH RECEIVED
December 31, 1954
Tax Levy 1951 Account
$ 170.04
Tax Levy 1952 Account
3,374.83
Tax Levy 1953 Account
8,274.56
Tax Levy 1954 Account
109,921.31
Federal Grants:
Old Age Assistance
10,966.97
Disability Assistance
237.89
Old Age Assistance Adm.
711.83
Disability Assistance Adm.
14.40
Tax Titles
20.08
State Aid to Highways-Chapter 81 8,831.83
State and County Aid Highways Chapter 90 2,000.00
School Lunch Account
12,490.14
School Athletic Fund
584.00
Road Machinery Reserve
1,965.25
Dog Tax Collections
764.20
Public Park Fund
72.80
Appropriation Refunds:
Sale of Wood
55.00
School Interest
19.09
School Refund
18.00
Welfare Refund
57.15
Water Dept. Refund
751.30
$161,300.67
Estimated Receipts-Schedule
99,246.91
Total Collections from all sources
$260,547.58
Cash Balance January 1, 1954
60,330.97
$320,878.55
CASH PAYMENTS
December 31, 1954
Motor Vehicle Excise Refunds $ 48.19 Water Rates and Supplies Refunds 15.00
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Federal Grants:
Old Age Assistance
11,684.86
Disability Assistance
71.85
Old Age Assistance Adm.
875.34
Cash Abatement 1954 Levy
116.64
Special School Lunch
11,732.40
School Athletic Fund
1,047.23
State and County Taxes
5,356.96
Dog Tax to County
766.00
Appropriation payments
246,086.28
$277,800.75
Cash Balance December 31, 1954
43,077.80
$320,878.55
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS SCHEDULE
December 31, 1954
FROM COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Superintendent of Schools
$ 2,935.34
Old Age Assistance
10,358.68
Veteran's Service
78.00
Disability Assistance
15.72
Corporation Taxes
10,225.89
Income Taxes
10,392.18
School Aid
13,200.00
Meal Taxes
590.36
Youth Service
803.54
Inspection of Animals
50.00
Vocational Aid
362.48
Loss of Taxes
25.93
Temporary Aid
1,157.38
Transportation-School
2,763.02
School Construction
9,971.40
$62,929.92
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OTHER RECEIPTS
Dog Tax-County
$ 491.27
Interest and Charges
589.86
Fines-County
19.00
Licenses-County
16.00
Rents
270.00
Sales-School
16.25
Refunds-School
4.51
Other Sales
29.00
Insurance-Refunds
158.80
Milk Licenses
46.00
Tuition
100.00
Sealer of Weights
72.65
Police Licenses
18.00
Library Fines
3.15
Town Clerk-Licenses
4,724.50
Park Fund Income
1.90
Interest Tax Title
3.07
6,563.96
REVENUE RECEIPTS
Motor Vehicle 1952 Account
$ 7.24
Motor Vehicle 1953 Account
4,747.95
Motor Vehicle 1954 Account
18,873.03
Water Rates and Supplies
6,124.81
29,753.03
$99,246.91
SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS-DECEMBER 31, 1954 SCHEDULE OF MATURITIES AND INTEREST PAYABLE YEARLY
December 31
$50,000.00 Issue
$275,000.00 Issue
Total Issue
Balance December 31st
Interest Payable
1954
$5,000.00
$15,000.00
$20,000.00
$245,000.00
1955
5,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
225,000.00
4,900.00
1956
5,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
205,000.00
4,500.00
1957
5,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
185,000.00
4,100.00
1958
5,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
165,000.00
3,700.00
1959
5,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
145,000.00
3,300.00
1960
5,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
125,000.00
2,900.00
1961
15,000.00
15,000.00
110,000.00
2,500.00
1962
15,000.00
15,000.00
95,000.00
2,200.00
1963
15,000.00
15,000.00
80,000.00
1,900.00
1964
15,000.00
15,000.00
65,000.00
1,600.00
1965
15,000.00
15,000.00
50,000.00
1,300.00
1966
10,000.00
10,000.00
40,000.00
1,000.00
1967
10,000.00
10,000.00
30,000.00
800.00
1968
10,000.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
600.00
1969
10,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
400.00
1970
10,000.00
10,000.00
200.00
APPROPRIATIONS, TRANSFERS, EXPENDITURES AND BALANCES
Accounts
Appropriations
Refunds and Transfers
Payments
Balance
Public Library
$ 600.00
$ 599.77
$ 23
Selectmen
2,650.00
2,649.27
.73
Treasurer
900.00
817.54
82.46
Foreclosure of Titles
$ 255.83
255.83
Town Clerk
615.00
614.93
07
Assessors
1,500.00
1,452.20
47.80
Tax Collector
1,000.00
989.21
10.79
Registrars
850.00
848.30
1.70
Sealer of Weights
75.00
75.00
Payment of Insurance
2,000.00
1,959.45
40.55
Veterans Benefits
300.00
144.00
156.00
Highway-Center of Town
4,200.00
700.00
4,891.83
8.17
Hurricane Damage
3,755.00
3,740.78
14.22
Town Auditor
100.00
75.00
25.00
Memorial Day
200.00
171.75
28.25
Interest Payments
5,500.00
50.00
5,350.00
200.00
Fire Dept.
5,000.00
4,999.96
.04
Forest Fires
579.40
579.40
Street Lights
5,750.00
5,375.92
374.08
Water Dept .- General
9,200.00
751.30
9,789.59
161.71
Repair of Tank
3,496.25
3,492.00
4.25
Board of Health
2,300.00
2,289.75
10.25
Police
5,000.00
4,999.92
.08
Tree Warden
300.00
300.00
Town Forest
75.00
70.40
4.60
Snow Removal
3,500.00
4,185.92
OD 685.92
Public Park
2,000.00
72.80
2,052.66
20.14
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Schools Building Maintenance Maturing Debt. Town Officials Bonds
83,986.00
37.09
83,955.23
1,100.00
1,087.82
20,000.00
20,000.00
235.00
230.60
4.40
Welfare Agent
800.00
758.75
41.25
Moth Department
800.00
720.78
79.22
Town Dump
450.00
444.10
5.90
Highway-Chapter 90
1,025.00
2,000.00
3,009.50
15.50
Highway-Chapter 81
4,300.00
9,350.00
13,618.89
31.11
Drainage System
2,200.00
2,178.12
21.88
County Retirement
1,143.32
1,143.32
Wire Inspector
250.00
231.00
19.00
Regional School Committee
3,729.50
3,729.50
Library Committee
100.00
100.00
Welfare Department:
Old Age Assistance
11,000.00
57.15
13,796.67
Welfare
2,500.00
1,929.76
Disability Assistance
2,000.00
186.35
Aid Dependent Children
400.00
44.37
Dutch Elm
400.00
400.00
Old Cemetery Care
300.00
295.15
4.85
Vocational Education
1,000.00
799.72
200.28
Water Department-Meters
14,600.00
12,243.36
2,356.64
Water Extensions
20,700.00
790.90
20,830.41
660.49
Sidewalks
2,500.00
2,478.33
21.67
Grading School Grounds
1,000.00
982.90
17.10
T. B. Program
100.00
100.00
Land Purchases-Smith
1,700.00
1,700.00
Land Purchases-Quirk
500.00
500.00
.
School Athletics
300.00
300.00
$228,904.32
$25,725.22
$246,335.31
$8,294.23
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TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, BALANCE SHEET-DECEMBER 31, 1954
Assets
Liabilities and Reserves
Cash
$43,077.80
FEDERAL GRANTS Aid to Dependent Children
$ 5.33
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Tax Levy 1952 Real Estate
$ 71.87
Tax Levy 1953 Real Estate
2,676.79
Tax Levy 1953 Personal
1,103.60
Tax Levy 1954 Real Estate
10,161.11
Tax Levy 1954 Personal
2,325.42
REVENUE RESERVES
16,338.79
Motor Vehicle Excise
3,313.74
Water Rates and Supplies
1,681.86
State Aid to Highways
5,997.91
Tax Titles
578.72
Tax Title Possessions
467.41
DEPARTMENTAL
Water Rates and Supplies
1,681.86
Federal Grant Old Age Assistance
573.81
OVERLAY RESERVES
Tax Levy 1952 Account
71.87
Tax Levy 1953 Account
298.28
Tax Levy 1954 Account
184.19
TAX TITLE AND POSSESSIONS
554.34
Tax Titles
578.72
Tax Title Possession
467.41
SPECIAL ACCOUNTS
1,046.13
School Lunch Athletic Fund
5.77
REVENUE ACCOUNT
Land Purchase-Smith
1,700.00
Land Purchase-Quirk
500.00
Water Service and Repair
1,500.00
Water Meter Account
13,500.00
Library Committee
100.00
Disability Assistance 210.19
Old Age Assistance-Adm.
129.72
Disability Assistance-Adm.
52.23
$ 397.47
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX Levy-1954 Account
3,313.74
12,039.64
Highway-State Aid-Chapter 81
5,997.91
8,253.58
1,162.08
1,167.85
APPROPRIATION BALANCES Regional School Committee 3,729.50
Water Installation-George St.
3,100.00 200.00
20,500.00
Water Extension-George St. 180.81 Water Meters 2,356.64
Post War Rehabilitation-Bonds
10,000.00
Post War Rehabilitation-Interest
63.30
10,063.30 MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNTS
Overlay Surplus 2,534.67
Road Machinery Reserve 3,638.05
Post War Rehabilitation Fund
16,533.80
Sale of Real Estate Fund
10,389.00
State and County Taxes
987.17
Dog Collections 13.80
Surplus Revenue
34,096.49 47,770.60
$102,593.34
TRUST ACCOUNTS
School Fund-Cash Library Stabilization Fund-Cash
$ 727.30 School Fund
$ 727.30
5,814.93 Library Stabilization Fund
5,814.93
$6,542.23
$6,542.23
NET FUNDED OR FIXED DEBT $245,000.00 School Building $245,000.00
Funded Debt
6,566.95
$102,593.34
Road Repair-George St. 200.00
Water Installation-Repairs
102
ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1954
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen-
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit to you my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1954.
Scales Adjusted
Sealed Sealed
Fee $5.00
Total $5.00
Scales over-10,000 Lbs.
1
Scales 100 to 5,000 Lbs.
1
7
1.00
7.00
Scales under 100 Lbs.
1
19
.50
9.50
Weights:
Avoirdupois
4 39
.10
3.90
Liquid Measures:
Liquid under 1 Gal.
10
.10
1.00
Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices:
Not over 1 inch
2
18
1 1.00
18.00
Inlet over 1 inch
6
9
3.00
27.00
Oil and Grease
5
.25
1.25
Total
14
108
1
$72.65
Reweighing of Commodities Put Up For Sale.
Bread 12; Butter 8; Flour 5; Grain 5; Lard 4; Potatoes 8; Frozen Foods 6; Coal 2. Cash paid to Town Treasurer $72.65
Appropriations
$75.00
Salary
$50.00
Transportation and
Supplies
25.00
$75.00
Respectfully submitted,
ADRIAN G. WHEELER,
Sealer
103
ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my report of the Moth Department for the year ending December 31, 1954.
Appropriation
$800.00
Payrolls
$131.10
State Tree Experts
380.38
Mason Bros. Nursery.
removing elms
92.30
Bancroft Austin, survey
60.00
Advertising
10.00
Truck hire: Alec Fredrickson
47.00
$720.78
Balance
$79.22
ALEC FREDRICKSON
Moth Department
REPORT OF DUTCH ELM CONTROL
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my report on Dutch Elm Control for the year ending December 31, 1954.
Appropriation
$400.00
State Tree Experts, spraying $400.00
ALEC FREDRICKSON
Dutch Elm Control
104
ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
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