Plainville, Massachusetts annual reports 1951-1959, Part 54

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Mr. Kaitz has been, for the past two years, our Audio-Visual Aids Director, and has done a commendable job. His services in this ca- pacity are to procure and schedule films, filmstrips, records and other correlated material for teachers to use in connection with classwork.


This is the first year that departmentalization has been in operation in the 6th grade. One of the purposes of this program is to provide a richer program for those children entering a much larger high school the following year. It gives them an understanding and feeling of changing classes and having much better teachers for various subjects. Also it is possible for teachers to concentrate efforts in fewer areas and offer children more in these subjects.


Acknowledgment must be given to several mothers who have given up much of their own time in gathering information and formu- lating plans for an Elementary School Library of the future. This is not a short term project and there are many hours of work ahead for this committee. There is an already formed teachers' library commit- tee to work in conjunction with these people and help in any way possible. This is a project that will reap many benefits for students, teachers and parents alike.


We are in hopes of forming a committee in the future to initiate a Student Safety Patrol under the guidance and direction of interested teachers.


In teaching in Plainville, I have always felt that I have been work- ing with a sincere group of people interested in their work of teach- ing the children of this town. Not until I became teaching Principal have I fully realized how cooperative and understanding a group of teachers I am working with. I wish to thank them for this - the School Committee for its consideration and support - Mr. Sharp for his advice and guidance - Mrs. Andrews, our secretary, for her help - and the custodians and cafeteria workers for their cooperation.


ART Louise B. Spier, Supervisor


The biggest change this year has brought is that of having only the first six grades in our schools since Fall when our upper grades departed to go to the new King Philip Regional High School. It was a wonderful step forward to be through with half-sessions for some


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of our grades and to have full sessions for everyone once more. With this new set up, it has been possible to meet every class once a week not only to my delight but also to that of the pupils and teachers. Some grades have an additional five, ten or fifteen minutes added to their art lessons.


We have art exhibits from each room for a two-week period in the lunchroom which creates interest among the pupils and enhances the appearance of the lunchroom. For the November meeting of the P.T.A. an exhibit of "Father and I" from the first grades and "Por- traits of My Father" from grades two through six were on exhibit in the gym. These were executed in crayon and water color. The com- ments from the parents were interesting and favorable.


Last May, the art department cooperated with the music depart- ment in grades one through six in putting on the Music Festival. Chil- dren posed for famous paintings while the rest of the class sang ap- propriate songs. The children learned a great deal about the artists who painted the pictures. It was a very successful program.


The results of the Animal Poster Contest conducted by the Massa- chusetts S.P.C.A. were not as satisfying as usual. The following pupils won prizes:


First Prize:


Barbara Mae Fulton


Grade 10


Second Prize:


Fred Clentimack 10


Joyce Kettell


8


Susan Chevers 6


Honorable Mention:


Carol Legare


9


Lee Beaupre


8


Susan Kilham


7


Cheryl Cate


5


John Calhoun


4


It is the aim of the art program to encourage children to work creatively, to learn basic art principles, to enjoy and appreciate the beautiful in order that they may grow and develop more fully.


Again, I wish to express my appreciation and thanks for the con- tinued and excellent cooperation of the Superintendent of Schools; the Principal and the teachers.


5


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MUSIC


Harriet F. Washburn, Supervisor of Vocal Music


As I write my annual report, I wish first of all to thank Mr. Sharp for his understanding of the needs of the children in their music work, and to express my gratitude for the splendid cooperation of teachers and children in their application and response to the planned music program. Thursday, my day at school, is the highlight of the week for me, for each class makes me feel that it anticipates and enjoys the music.


Even though the double session program curtailed some of the extra things we have done in music, our regular work was accom- plished as usual, with rhythmic activities and orchestra, listening to and recognizing good music, singing and reading music.


The Spring Festival was a cooperative affair under the direction of the art and music supervisors and with the able assistance of the teachers, children and parents. Correlating art and music, made for a very attractive program, giving the children an opportunity to see and recognize some of the famous works of art and to know some few points about the artists of those famous paintings. Appropriate music was sung by the children for each picture, words of some of the songs written either by a teacher or by the children. Since art and music are cultural subjects, they are needed to give one a well-rounded education.


Hardly an hour passes in any day but music is heard either on record player, radio or television. Music is used as background to express all kinds of emotions. It is used in places of business as a humanizing agent and has an influence on the dispositions of the work- ers in all kinds of occupations. How necessary it is to know some- thing of the music we so constantly hear so we may have a greater ap- preciation of its meaning and beauty.


Beethoven's wisdom said, "Every day spent without learning something is a day lost."


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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC


Warren S. Freeman, Supervisor


I have the honor to submit my annual report for the year 1957, concerning the instrumental music program in the public schools of Plainville, Massachusetts.


During the year 1957 it has been our aim to develop the best pos- sible instrumental music program for Plainville. We offered oppor- tunities for instruction on all instruments to pupils in grades 4, 5 and 6. We conducted instrumental music demonstrations during the year and contacted parents in regard to the instrumental program. Each of the instrumental groups holds a weekly rehearsal and opportunity is also given for individual instruction and remedial work.


The elimination of grades 7 through 12 has created special prob- lems in the instrumental program in Plainville. It is our considered opinion that the instrumental work in grades 4, 5 and 6 takes on added importance with the development of the Regional High School in order that the pupils from Plainville have adequate preparation for the ex- tensive music education program which has been planned for the Re- gional High School. With this object in mind, special emphasis has been placed upon the instrumental program for grades 4, 5 and 6. Each pupil in these grades receives individual instruction each week as well as the opportunity to play in the ensemble. We are fortunate this year to have as our assistants, Mr. Frederick White of Attleboro, an accomplished woodwind instructor; Mr. Ernest Zwicker and Mr. Gerald Gilbert, who have been working with the pupils and giving individual instruction to them.


Our program in Plainville has made excellent progress during the past year. The band in the Spring of 1957 appeared at the annual Music Festival, played for the Memorial Day parade and for certain other school and civic functions during the year. The vocal program, formerly carried on by the writer, has now been discontinued due to the organization of the Regional High School, and the entire vocal program is now in the hands of Mrs. Washburn.


At this time, I would like to express my deep appreciation to the School Committee, Superintendent of Schools and to each of the Prin- cipals for their unfailing cooperation in making possible an effective program of instrumental music in the schools of Plainville.


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SCHOOL PHYSICIAN


Dr. John T. Cotter


The examination of the students in the Elementary School is pro- gressing satisfactorily. The general health of the children is good. No major problem has been seen. The usual number of tonsil cases are being seen and there were a few cases of flat feet which may re- quire attention. The few cases of dermophytosis (athletes' feet) seen last year and followed were apparently cured.


The usual annual Diphtheria prevention clinic was well-attended, and for the past two years has seemed to be a worthwhile matter as evidenced by the attendance.


The entire staff of adults in the School System were offered vac- cine to combat Asian Influenza and this project was well-attended. In view of the threat of this epidemic this was an important prophylactic measure.


I wish to thank Mrs. Claudy and the members of the Staff for their assistance and cooperation.


SCHOOL NURSE


Janet Claudy, R.N.


Our school physician has completed his physical examinations on all pupils in the first grade. Pupils of fourth grade are scheduled to have similar examinations in the early Spring. Students coming into the system and those referred to the Nurse by teachers will also be examined. This fulfills State requirements.


All students have been weighed and measured. By means of these annual height-weight records, it can be ascertained whether or not a child is growing normally. When necessary, parents are notified, dietary suggestions are offered and weekly weights are recorded.


Each pupil has been given a hearing test, and all parents have been notified of any below-normal hearing disclosed by means of this test.


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Vision tests for all pupils are scheduled to take place during the second term of school.


Tuberculin skin tests were given to all second-graders by a med- ical team from Norfolk County Hospital. The purpose of this program is to detect the presence of Tuberculosis in a child's system.


Teachers, substitute teachers and school personnel who had pre- viously expressed a desire for it, were given innoculations of Asiatic Influenza Vaccine by Dr. Cotter.


An annual series of three immunization clinics was held in the Health Unit during the early Spring months of 1957. By means of in- noculations which were given at this time, children received protection against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough. Similar clinic dates are scheduled for 1958.


An annual registration day was held in May for all prospective first-graders and will be repeated in May of 1958.


I wish to thank Dr. Cotter, Mr. Sharp, Mr. Randall, the entire faculty and all personnel for the very excellent cooperation which they have given me.


CLOSING


We regretted having Mrs. Esther Grant discontinue her duties as Principal of the Elementary School. Her devotion to children cannot be surpassed, and her guidance to both teachers and children will long be appreciated. We are happy, however, that she will continue to teach in our system.


Again may I express my appreciation to the members of the School Committee for their help and cooperation. It is a pleasure to work with a group which has a sincere interest in the welfare of the Plainville Public Schools.


Respectfully submitted,


KENNETH L. SHARP, Superintendent


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PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION


Exercises, June 20, 1957


Theme: "The Integrity of the Upright Shall Guide Them"


Processional


Invocation Reverend Fabian J. Sammon


Salutatory-"Peace of Mind"


Nancy Elizabeth Perreault


Glee Club-"Memories" Kahn


Valedictory-"Stepping Stones to Success" Judith Andrea Negus


Glee Club-"You'll Never Walk Alone"


Introduction of Speaker Principal Kathleen M. Crafts


Address-"The Value of Preparation" Reverend John M. Bowmar


Glee Club-"Graduation Day" Sherman


Presentation of Awards


Superintendent Kenneth L. Sharp


Presentation of Diplomas


Mr. Melvin V. Chevers Plainville School Committee


Class Ode


Benediction


Reverend Fabian J. Sammon


Recessional


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CLASS ROLL


Sandra Jean Avery Jane Sheldon Chevers Douglas Allen Cole Gail Frances Gaffney


Suzanne Power Kiff Judith Andrea Negus


Nancy Elizabeth Perreault Carol Ann Rogers Suzanne Adrienne Tremblay Susan James White Alice Joan Wilkinson Roberta Anne Wilson


CLASS OFFICERS


President


Vice-President


Secretary Treasurer


Nancy Elizabeth Perreault Susan James White Carol Ann Rogers Roberta Anne Wilson Judith Andrea Negus Nancy Elizabeth Perreault Class Adviser - Alice Church


Valedictorian


Salutatorian


Class Marshal Accompanist


James Emory Rudder


Dorothy Andrews


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STATISTICS


Extracts from the School Census, October 1957


Girls


Boys


Pupils between 5 and 7


87


82


Pupils between 7 and 16


274


264


361


346


Perfect Attendance for the School Year 1956-57


Grade 11 Rose Reyonlds


Grade 10 Judith Emerson, Barbara Fulton, Eugene Newman, Stephen Shepardson


Grade 9 Chris Cargill, James Ruest, Shirley Gazaille, William Bishop, Wayne Cheney, William Cooney, Lee Newman, Edward Hemmingsen


Grade 8 Dianne Bennett, Janet Emerson, Dorene Paul


Grade 7 Everett Skinner, Alan Bean


Grade 6 Albert Newman, Sara Chevers, Evelyn Clentimack


Grade 5 Spencer Betts, Jr., Eric Christiansen, James Clentimack, Edith Clarke, Glenn Jillson


Grade 4 Lois Evans, Alda Lumnah, Stephen Stafford, Dwight French, Kathleen Ashworth


Grade 3 Marcia Semple, Mary Simpson, Daniel Hunt, Carole Schickle, Guy Wickman


Grade


2


Mark Bigelow, Janice Chabot, James O'Brien


Grade


1


Joan Lomasney, Jane Betts


Work Certificates


Number of full-time educational certificates issued 9


Number of part-time educational certificates issued 19


Number of part-time employment permits issued 2 Number of full-time employment permits issued 0


Average number of days the Elementary School was in session 180


Number of days the High School was in session 180


ATTENDANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 1957


Aggregate Attendance


Average


Daily


Attendance


Total


Membership


Average


Membership


Per Cent. of


Attendance


Number of


Tardy Marks


Number of


Dismissals


High School


20,675


114.84


123


99.79


94.53


184


49


Grade 8


5,251.5


29.17


31


30.62


95.32


60


8


Grade 7-8


4,709


26.16


27


27.06


96.67


56


1


Grade 7


4,626.5


25.70


28


26.68


96.33


41


2


Grade 6


6,555


36.42


41


38.25


95.22


13


1


Grade 5-6


5,772


32.07


34


33.19


96.63


3


1


Grade 5


5,560


30.89


31


32.24


95.81


12


4


Grade 4 (W)


6,531


36.28


40


38.01


95.45


25


5


Grade 4 (S)


6,077


33.76


36


35.63


94.75


21


1


Grade 3 (G)


4,841


26.89


30


28.62


93.96


37


2


Grade 3 (K)


4,894


27,18


33


28.43


95.62


5


6


Grade 2 (H)


5,601


31.11


36


32.93


94.48


33


4


Grade 2 (M)


5,366


29.81


31


31.62


94.27


9


6


Grade 1 (A)


3,764.5


20.91


27


23.11


90.47


3


9


Grade 1 (H)


4,095


22.75


26


24.47


92.97


17


7


Grade 1 (M)


4,113


22.85


25


24.31


93.99


7


0


TOTAL


98,431.5


546.79


599


544.96


94.67


391


106


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MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1957 BOYS


Ages


5


6


7


8


9


10


11


12


13


14


Total


Grade 1


21


23


3


47


Grade 2


15


22


2


39


Grade 3


9


23


1


33


Grade 4


6 20


2


1


29


Grade 5


8


25


3


36


Grade 6


2


14


11


2


29


TOTAL


21


38


34


31


31


41


15


2


213


MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1957


GIRLS


Ages


5


6


7


8


9


10


11


12


13


14


Total


Grade 1


16


22


38


Grade 2


8 17


3


28


Grade 3


11


18


29


Grade 4


6


26


2


34


Grade 5


12


25


1


38


Grade 6


4


20


9


33


TOTAL


16


30


28


27


42


47


10


200


LIST OF TEACHERS - December 31, 1957


Elementary School


Name


Where Educated


Date of Appt.


Grade 6


Alden P. Randall


Boston University, B.S. 1954


Grade 6


Mildred C. Hart


Jackson College, B.A. 1955


Grade 5


Seymour Kaitz


Boston University, M.Ed., B.S.


1954


Grade 5


Alice M. Medlicott


Fitchburg Teachers' College


1957


Grade 4


Celeste M. Stuart


Willimantic State Teachers' College


1956


Grade 4


Beatrice H. Wood


Framingham State Teachers' College 1930


Grade 3


Esther F. Grant


Bridgewater State Teachers' College 1946


Grade 3


Phoebe Kauffman


Eastern Nazarene College, B.A.


1956


Grade 2


Ida Meade


Bridgewater State Teachers' College, B.S. 1953


Grade 2


Carolyn K. Pinkham


Gordon College, B. S.


1957


Grade 2


Helen Henderson


Boston University, Sargent College, B.S.


1956


Grade 1


Phyllis M. Martin


Framingham State Teachers' College, B.S. 1954


Grade 1


Beverly J. Armstrong


Tufts University


1956


Grade 1


Doris Hammer


Plattsburgh State Teachers' College 1956


Grade 1


Carolyn Chase


Tufts University 1957


Drawing


Louise B. Spier


Massachusetts School of Art, B.S. 1945


Music Warren S. Freeman


Boston University, B.Mus., M.Ed., Ed.D. 1955


Music Harriet F. Washburn


Boston Teachers' College 1948


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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1957.


The required monthly reports were sent to the State Department of Health.


Four carcasses have been inspected and stamped. There is no slaughter house in town at the present time.


Respectfully submitted,


EARL B. THOMPSON,


Inspector of Slaughtering


REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1957.


All cattle brought in from out of state were identified by ear tag and released.


The fall inspection asked for by the State was completed and report sent to the State.


Respectfully submitted,


EARL B. THOMPSON,


Inspector of Animals


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REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1957


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, 1957.


Scales


Adjusted


Sealed


Fee


Total


Scales 100-5000 lbs.


1


7


$1.00


$ 7.00


Scales under 100 lbs.


5


22


.50


11.00


Weights:


Avoirdupois


11


41


.10


4.10


Liquid Measures:


1 Gallon or under


6


.10


.60


Capacity Measures:


Farm Holding Tanks


2


3.50


Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices:


Not over 1 inch


1


25


1.00


25.00


Over 1 inch


5


7


3.00


21.00


Oil


1


.25


.25


Grease


9


.25


2.25


$74.70


Reweighing of Commodities Put Up For Sale


Bread, 18; Butter, 12; Flour, 6; Lard, 6; Potatoes, 10; Onions, 6; Frozen Foods, 15; Beans, 8; Packaged Goods, 15; Coal, 2.


Cash paid to Town Treasurer


$74.70


Appropriation


$110.00


Salary


$75.00


Expenses


25.00


$100.00


Balance


10.00


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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


I hereby present our annual report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1957.


During the year 44 arrests were made. Crime against public order, 41. Crime against property, 2. Crime against person, 1.


Complaints and investigations, 769.


Papers served for our department and for out-of-town depart- ments: Summons, 60; Capias, 4; and Jury Duty, 6.


Motor vehicle accidents for the year, 84. Persons injured, 48.


During the year there were 137 doors unlocked, and 55 windows opened.


Appropriation


$12,000.00


Transfers


318.69


$12,318.69


Chief Elmer C. Pease


$3,979.50


Night Patrol, Sgt. Ernest LaPorte


3,629.56


Sgt. Clarence P. Avery


304.75


Sgt. Herbert A. Morse


150.00


Special Police


2,192.41


Supplies


268.81


Telephones


458.25


Cruiser


1,335.41


Expended


$12,318.69


Balance


0.00


We would like to call your attention to the fact that the cruiser has traveled 25,000 miles this year. For the use of the emergency ambulance we have had twenty-eight (28) calls. During these calls we have taken persons to the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, the Charles V. Chapin Hospital in Providence, and the Mass. General Hospital in Boston. From accident cases we have taken sixteen (16) persons to the Doctors.


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We greatly appreciate the help that the North Attleboro Police Department has given us in this instance by relaying messages, and helping us out on accident cases. We also appreciate the help of the Attleboro Police Department in aiding us to the Sturdy Hospital.


We have added nine (9) new members to the Department, and they have volunteered many hours learning the work of the depart- ment. All members have taken Red Cross First Aid with Mr. Clinton E. Barton of this town as Instructor.


In conclusion, I wish to thank the members of the Department, the members of the Fire Department, the Board of Selectmen, and the various Town Officials, for their fine cooperation and assistance during the past year of 1957.


Respectfully submitted,


ELMER C. PEASE,


Chief of Police


REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


I submit herewith my report as Tree Warden for the year ending December 31, 1957.


Appropriation


$600.00


Bancroft's, Inc., Labor


$370.00


Bancroft's, Inc., 20 Maple Trees


90.00


Alec Fredrickson, Truck Hire


54.00


Eric Renner, Back Hoe


5.00


Labor


81.00


EXPENDED


$600.00


Respectfully submitted,


ALEC FREDRICKSON,


Tree Warden


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REPORT OF DUTCH ELM CONTROL


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


I herewith submit my report on Dutch Elm Control for the year ending December 31, 1957.


Appropriation


$600.00


State Tree Experts, Inc., Spraying


and trimming


$285.00


Bancroft's, Inc., Spraying and trimming


209.32


Expended


494.32


Balance


105.68


Respectfully submitted,


ALEC FREDRICKSON,


Tree Warden


REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


We submit our report for the Town Forest Committee for the year ending December 31, 1957.


Appropriation


$150.00


Labor


149.55


Balance .45


Respectfully submitted,


ALEC FREDRICKSON,


Tree Warden


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1957


REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


The Trustees of the Public Library are pleased to report the com- pletion of the renovation project on the library building. A well at- tended open house was held in October and comments have been most favorable. Of more importance has been the tremendous increase in use of the library. 5070 books were circulated in 1957 which is ap- proximately a 300% increase over 1956. Credit for this increase is due in part to the comfortable surroundings, but recognition must be given to our librarian, Mrs. Peter Kilham, and her staff, Mrs. Helen Cobb, Miss Judith Cobb and Miss Sandra Cate. These women have been diligent in their efforts to improve the services offered by the library.


Many avenues for improvement are still open to us. Hours were increased this year, but in January our schedule will again be in- creased as follows: Monday through Saturday from 2:30 until 5 p.m. and Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 until 9. As budget permits, we hope to have our cataloging system increased to assist in reference work and book selection. This is a long and expensive but very necessary job and is one of our immediate aims. Our book collection needs to be improved in quality as well as size. In this we are grateful to the Friends of the Library Association which is work- ing to assist us in this project.


The trustees have only one major need for the building this year. That is to shingle the roof. It had been thought that the roof could wait for a few years. However when closely examined during the renovation the roof proved to need immediate replacing. As funds were not then available, temporary repairs were made. We have in- cluded the estimated amount of $518 in our budget for 1958. It is imperative that the work be done as soon as weather permits in order to protect our major investment of last year in improvements to the building.


Statistics for the year: Circulation: 5070 volumes


Appropriation


$1600.00


Expenditures


Staff


$400.64


Janitor (til August)


145.00


6


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Heat


104.06


Electricity


29.25


Supplies


58.67


Books


235.04


Telephone & transportation


12.93


Printing (ad for bids)


17.60


Equipment & parts


42.66


Clerk of the works


40.00


Completion of renovations


514.15


(includes decoration, blacktop


walks, and bill of extras)


$1600.00


Balance


$0000.00


Respectfully submitted,


BARBARA P. FLUCK


RALPH L. POWER


ALICE M. PEASE


Trustees of the Public Library


REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


Considerable progress was achieved by your civil defense organiza- tion during 1957, and I am pleased to present to you this annual report setting forth the important developments of the year.


Several trips were made to Sector headquarters for the gather- ing of information and briefing on the latest developments in Civil Defense Operations.


A Medical Officer has been appointed to set up emergency aid facilities for the town. He is William P. Cooney. Mr. Cooney comes to us highly recommended as a competent man for the job.


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Mr. Boyd N. Cheney has been appointed Aux. Police Chief under Chief Elmer Pease. As his assistants, James E. Johnson, Burton V. Miller, and Joseph A. Pelletier have been appointed. These men are part of the regular Reserve Police Force and I am sure they can re- cruit and train a C.D. Police Force that the town will be proud to support.




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