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2. Veterans of WORLD WAR II, and the KOREAN CON- FLICT, with children, who are living in places not de- signed for family living, or otherwise inadequately equipped with living facilities.
3. Veterans of WORLD WAR II, and the KOREAN CON- FLICT, with children, who are actually doubled up under conditions detrimental to proper living.
RENTAL POLICY
The average rentals at Clarendon Hill and Mystic Avenue are as follows:
Without Utilities
With Utilities (including heat, hot water) (gas and electricity) $55.14 $40.65
Clarendon Hill
With Utilities Without Utilities
(including heat, hot water)
Mystic Avenue $49.15 $39.95
Based on old rental basis policy; later lowered, as explained below:
In September, 1951, the Authority, with the approval of the State Housing Board, adopted a revised rental basis policy, which became effective at the Mystic River Apartments from their initial occupancy with Clarendon Hill scheduled to come within its scope in January of 1952.
The New and Old Schedules are shown below, for com- parison purposes:
New Basis
Minor Dependent 3
Rent Income Ratio,
Admission Ratio:
Continued Occupancy Limits
Minimum Rents
1 or less
18 %
$3,650.00
$3,900.00
$30.00
2
16 %
3,775.00
4,025.00
26.50
* 3
14 %
3,900.00
4,150.00
23.50
* Plus $100 deduction from total income for each minor dependent child in excess of three.
Old Basis
less than :
18 %
$3,250.00
$3,750.00
$30.00
3 or more
14 %
3,500.00
4,000.00
23.50
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT
There are, at the present time, under construction six (6) buildings, multiple-apartment, 3-story walk-ups, consisting of one, two, three, four, and five bedroom suites, which is adja- cent to our Mystic Avenue Project. When completed, this
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project, built with Federal funds and known as Public Housing Project, Mass. 31-1, will contain 216 apartments.
The first preference for these apartments will be given to those persons who are to be displaced under the Urban Re- development plan in the Brickbottom Section of Somerville; and who must be eligible under the conditions set forth by the Federal Government.
These apartments will be available to veterans as well as non-veterans.
The Development Program for our new Highland Avenue site, which the Authority proposes to build for the aged, is now awaiting the approval of Washington. We hope that in 1953, the Public Housing Administration will approve this Develop- ment Program so that we may start construction on this new site.
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
January 1, 1953
To the Honorable the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen
The following report of the Sealer of Weights and Meas- ures for the year 1952 is respectfully submitted.
Work of Weights and Measures Department for 1952
Scales:
Adjusted Sealed
Not Con- Sealed demed
Over 10,000
2
31
0
0
5,000 lbs. to 10,000
2
7
0
0
100 to 5,000 lbs.
5
359
1
2
Under 100 lbs.
2
973
3
12
Weights:
0
811
0
1
Capacity Measure:
Vehicle Tanks
0
0
0
0
Liquid over 1 gallon
0
10
0
0
Liquid under 1 gallon
0
101
9
4
Dry
0
3
0
0
Automatic Measuring Devices:
Adjusted Sealed
Not Con- Sealed demed
Less than one inch
Quantity Measure on Pumps
0
0
0
0
Gasoline Meters
1
140
8
1
Oil and Grease Meters
0
27
7
0
Over one inch
Tank Meter Systems
19
122
0
3
Bulk Meter Systems
4
2
0
0
Other
0
4
0
0
Grease Measuring Devices
1
28
103
0
Linear Measure:
Yard Sticks
0
75
1
2
Cloth Measuring Devices
0
3
0
0
Taxi Meters
12
43
3
5
Total
31
2742
131
26
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Summary of Inspections made:
Clinical Thermometers 619
Coal Certificates
0
Ice Scales
0
Junk Scales
0
Marking of Bread
22
Marking of Food Packages
138
Milk Jars
0
Oil Jars
542
Paper or Fibre Cartons
0
Pedlers' License
1
Pedlers' Scales
5
Transient Vendors
0
Wholesale Milk Cans
0
Taxi Meters
0
Fuel Meters
7
Gas Pumps and Meters
23
Coal in Paper Bags
0
Kindling Wood in Paper Bags
0
Oil Measures (5 gallons)
10
Summary of Tests made:
Berry Baskets
0
Cartons (approved as measures)
0
Gasoline Devices (other than Sealings)
20
Ice Cream Cartons
0
Scales in Stores
10
Taxi Meters (other than Sealing)
5
Fuel Meters (other than Sealing)
25
Applications inspected and signed for Special Licenses:
Special City Licenses
11
County
62
State
38
Disabled Veterans
22
Transfers
4
Total
137
Gasoline Station Tests:
Total Number of calls
44
Number of different stations
43
Number of call-backs to stations previously inspected
1
Number of Gallons drawn for tests
1580
Total meters at stations
149
Total meters sealed
142
Total meters not sealed
7
Trial weighings and measurements of commodities sold or put up for sale:
Total No. Tested
Number Correct Number Correct
Under
Over
Tested
Under
Over
Bread
22
14
7
1
Butter
0
0
0
0
Coal (in paper bags)
0
0
0
0
Coal (in transit)
0
0
0
0
Incorrect
Total No.
Incorrect
355
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Confectionery
0
0
0
0
Dry Commodities
30
23
0
7
Flour
22
12
3
7
Fruits and Vegetables
16
3
3
0
Ice
0
0
0
0
Lard
0
0
0
0
Meat and Provisions
94
67
10
18
Potatoes
6
2
2
2
Total
116
72
15
20
Miscellaneous:
Court Cases
0
Complaints investigated
10
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN F. CASEY,
Sealer of Weights and Measures
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Somerville, Mass. December 31, 1952.
To His Honor the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Somerville
Gentlemen:
The Board of Public Welfare submits, herewith, reports of the General Agent, the Superintendent of the City Home and the City Physician, with tables showing the work.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. CONWAY, Chairman CHARLES J. SULLIVAN J. CLEMENT McCANN
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
JOHN J. CONWAY, Chaiman J. CLEMENT McCANN CHARLES J. SULLIVAN
COMMITTEES On Finance, Investigations, Relief and City Home MR. CONWAY, MR. McCANN and MR. SULLIVAN
GENERAL AGENT
CHARLES J. WILLWERTH
CITY PHYSICIAN
JOHN M. TAVARES, M.D.
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STAFF OF THE CITY PHYSICIAN
BENJAMIN BLESOFF, M.D. RICHARD T. WILSON, M.D. MARIE A. HANRAHAN, R.N. MARY G. WELCH, Med. & Dent. Asst.
SUPERINTENDENT AND MATRON, CITY HOME MRS. ELIZABETH GOODRICH MISS VIRGINIA GOODRICH
REPORT OF THE GENERAL AGENT
City Hall January 31, 1953.
Board of Public Welfare
Somerville, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The General Agent submits the following as his report for the year ending December 31, 1952.
Table No. 1
Indoor Relief
(FULL SUPPORT)
City Home (Male, 143; Female, 34) 176
State Infirmary (Tewksbury) 14
(PARTIAL SUPPORT)
Local Hospitals (Central, Somerville)
Cases Hospitalized 105
Out Patient Treatments 88
193
Cases aided to hospitalization in other Cities and Towns
(chargeable to Somerville in 1952)
76
Cases aided in Convalescent Homes 3
Cases aided in all other institutions (not included above) 62
Number of Burials during 1952 5
Table No. 2
Number of cases on aid January 1, 1952 166
Number of cases aided during 1952 603
Number of cases aided in other Cities and Towns (chargeable to Somerville in 1952) 123
Number of cases on aid December 31, 1952 137
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Table No. 3 Children Boarded
In Private Families 2
Through Division of Child Guardianship
31
Table No. 4 RECAPITULATION WELFARE MISCELLANEOUS Total Expenditures, 1952 $245,870.75
Reimbursements
Commonwealth of Mass.
$23,616.57
Cites and Towns
20,050.20
Refunds
4,142.66
Transfers
31.20
47,840.63
Net Cost to City
$198,030.12
Table No. 5 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Number of cases, January 1, 1952
328
Number of cases, December 31, 1952
318
Number of (dependent) children aided during 1952 (444 families)
1128
Gross expenditures, A.D.C. Dept. 1952
$480,288.45
Table No. 6 Reimbursements
U. S. Federal Grants (Relief) $189,922.56
U. S. Federal Grants (Administrative)
18,007.47
Commonwealth of Mass.
147,222.36
Refunds
2,097.96
Recoveries
55.00
$357,305.35
Net Cost to City
$122,983.10
Table No. 7 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Number of cases, January 1, 1952 2224
Number of cases, December 31, 1952
2124
Gross Expenditures, O.A.A. Bureau, 1952
$1,974,867.49
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Table No. 8 Reimbursements
U. S. Federal Grants (Relief)
$762,240.95
U. S. Federal Grants (Administrative)
43,746.92
Commonwealth of Mass.
794,960.41
Commonwealth of Mass. (Meal Tax)
59,523.63
Cities and Towns
34,827.79
Refunds
14,378.35
Recoveries
11,626.16
$1,721,304.21
Net Cost to City
$253,563.28
Table No. 9 DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
Number of cases, January 1, 1952
145
Number of cases, December 31, 1952
240
Gross Expenditures, D.A., 1952
$194,839.28
Table No. 10 Reimbursements
U. S. Federal Grants (Relief)
$55,910.84
U. S. Federal Grants (Administrative)
7,723.49
Commonwealth of Mass.
50,596.07
Refunds
1,023.92
$115,254.32
Net Cost to City
$79,584.96
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POPULATION AND GROSS EXPENDITURES, 1942 THRU 1952
Ycar
Population
Welfare
City Home
A.D.C.
O.A.A.
D.A
Totals
1942
105,000
$349,640.74
$17,523.97
$170,298.86
$578,141.50
$1,115,605.07
1943
105,000
195,794.28
19,671.71
132,193.20
615,477.63
963,136.82
1944
105,000
149,427.33
20,757.56
135,464.96
658,940.37
964,590.22
1945
105,882
153,897.81
21,673.44
168,787.17
719,709.88
1,064,068.30
1946
105,882
184,142.24
23,759.40
222,460.87
914,699.75
1,450,944.26
1947
105,882
211,415.73
24,960.46
2'0, 703.91
1,128,792.45
1,642,072.55
1948
105,882
252,167.58
28,297.62
348,429.52 1,341,752.67
1,970,647.39
1949
105,882
359,466.38
30,577.42
467,787.67
1,567,412.50
2,425,243.97
1950
105,882
427,568.68
31,043.35
533,904.44
1,852,724.61
2,845,241.08
1951
105,882
346,393.60
37,314 84
471,820.45
1,831,562.43
$10,220.82 2,697,312.14
1952
105,882
245,870.75
42,008.75
430,288.45 1,974,867.49
194,839.28 2,937,874.72
ANNUAL REPORTS
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY HOME
March 1, 1953.
Board of Public Welfare Somerville, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I submit the following as the report of the Superintendent of the City Home for the year ending December 31, 1952.
Table No. 1
Number of weeks' board of inmates 2580-4 days 55
Number of males admitted during 1952
Number of females admitted during 1952 8
Number of males discharged during 1952
59
Number of females discharged during 1952
11
Number of males supported during 1952
87
Number of females supported during 1952
26
Number of males died during 1952
2
Number of females died during 1952
4
Number of inmates in Home, December 31, 1952
59
Number of weeks' board of inmates-City Home Hospital
628-4 days
Table No. 2
Gross Expenditures, City Home, 1952 $42,008.75
Reimbursements
Commonwealth of Mass.
$3,215.79
Cities and Towns 2,716.10
Individuals .. 4,074.44
10,006.33
Net Cost to City $32,002.42
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February 27, 1953.
Board of Public Welfare Somerville, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I submit the following as the report of the City Physician for the year ending December 31, 1952.
Patients treated at Clinic, Jan. 1, thru Dec. 31, 1952 (In- cludes Old Age Assistance, Veterans' Services, Aid to De- pendent Children, Vaccinations & Emergencies) 3,696
Patients treated at home, Jan. 1, thru Dec. 31, 1952 (In- cludes all of the above types of cases, plus City Infirmary and Police and Fire Depts.) 2,548
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN M. TAVARES, M.D.
City Physician
SOMERVILLE BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Expenditures for Medical and Hospital Care (Including Indirect Payments)
1952
Month
January
913
$17,142.07
$3,703.50
$3,633.36
$619.10
$29.00
$220.00
$324.00
$542.24
$7,970.57
47
$100.30
(M) 311
(F) 602
February
770
15,514.75
3,319.50
3,482.70
710.22
169.50
193.00
351.50
422.95
6,153.56
45
411.82
300.00
(M) 222
(F) 548
March
812
18,389.49
3,441.00
3,835.63
546.46
370.00
173.00
411.00
478.66
8,610.88
58
122.86
400.00
(M) 270
(F) 542
April
846
15,449.63
3,437.60
4,323.25
873.55
425.00
223.00
318.00
536.50
4,896.26
39
116.47
270.00
(F) 592
May
773
17,752.07
3,390.50
3,712.78
834.59
197.50
190.00
597.00
643.85
7,963.87
45
71.98
150.00
(M) 209
(F) 564
ยท
June
788
14,418.84
3,239.50
3,544.25
656.16
520.00
183.00
466.50
798.85
4,916.41
45
94.17
......... ..
(M) 226
(F) 562
July
741
13,930.98
3,165.40
3,255.81
790.47
555.00
202.00
526.50
816.80
4,062.12
31
121.98
434.90
(M) 205
(F) 536
August
681
13,291.27
3,038.70
3,126.23
588.23
454.00
190.00
313.50
287.45
5,178.81
28
76.35
38.00
(M)
183
(F) 498
September
719
14,474.03
3,190.95
3,166.28
634.13
429.00
172.00
679.50
778.53
4,671.44
42
132.20
620.00 *
(M)
202
(F) 517
October
747
17,144.22
3,567.50
3,709.39
884.65
545.00
202.50
563.00
650.97
6,553.81
27
317.40
150.00
(M)
209
(F) 538
November
739
18,247.98
3,566.25
3,460.53
534.32
593.00
242.00
601.50
526.80
7,819.08
40
104.50
800.00
(M)
189
(F)
550
December
792
18,549.91
3,944.50
3,830.28
811.12
331.50
237.00
608.44
147.53
8,169.09
41
220.45
250.00
(M)
214
(F) 578
Grand Total
9321
$194,305.24
$41,004.90
$43,080.49
$8,483.00
$4,618.50
$2,427.50
$5,760.44
$6,631.13
$76,965.90
488
$1,920.48
$3,412.90
(M) 2694
(F) 6627
Total
Costs
Cost of
Doctors
Cost of
Medicine
Cost of
Cost of
Dentistry
Chiropodists Cost of
Cost of
V.N.A.
Out-Patient Cost of
Cost of Hosp.
Hosp. Cases No. of
All Other Cost of
Burials
Total No.
of cases
& Sex
.
(M) 254
Pros. Dev.
e Tet
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SOMERVILLE OLD AGE ASSISTANCE BUREAU Assistance Payments to Recipients Comparative Figures 1951 and 1952
1951
1952
Month
Case Load
Net Payments
Aver. Grant
Month
Case Load
Net Payments
January
2253
$142,513.27
$63.25
January
2224
$155,112.53
February
2254
142,373.02
63.16
February
2197
152,258.01
69.30
March
2241
140,821.47
62.84
March
2193
154,222.01
70.30
April
2251
142,676.02
63.38
April
2184
152,535.29
69.84
May
2239
144,457.35
64.52
May
2165
154,187.94
71.22
June
2229
137,292.20
61.59
June
2163
151,260.99
69.98
July
2231
142,517.61
63.88
July
2156
149,400.35
69.29
August
2227
139,475.84
62.63
August
2140
149,039.84
69.64
September
2227
140,426.34
63.05
September
2150
149,603.95
69.58
October
2230
148,951.33
66.79
October
2148
149,835.54
69.75
November
2230
151,740.68
68.04
November
2126
150,686.77
70.88
December
2231
146,967.38
65.87
December
2124
148,446.18
69.89
Total
26843 $1,720,212.51
$64.08
Total 25970 $1,816,589.40
$69.95
Monthly Average: 26843 : 12 = 2237 1,720,212.51 : 12 = 143,351.04
Monthly Average: 25970 : 12 = 2164 1,816,589.40 : 12 = 151,382.45
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Aver. Grant $69.74
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REPORT OF THE GENERAL AGENT
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Honorable Board of Aldermen of the City of Somerville
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the City Ordinances, the Annual Report of the Board of Public Welfare for the fiscal year ending De- cember 31, 1952, is hereby submitted.
During the year 1952, our General Relief expenditures de- creased over $100,000.00 over 1951 expenditures. This drop is accounted for in a great measure to the number of cases transferred to Disability Assistance.
The expenditures under the title of "Miscellaneous Wel- fare" for the year 1951 were $346,393.60; for the year 1952, $245,870.75. A further substantial decrease in this account is anticipated for 1953.
The Welfare Miscellaneous case load for 1952 was as fol- lows:
January
188
February
172
March
174
April
177
May
171
June
176
July
163
August
159
September
146
October
145
November
108
December
111
The expenditures under A. D. C. for the year 1951 were $471,820.45; for the year 1952, $480,288.45 an increase of $8,468.00. A 5.9% cost of living increase given in October, 1951 was reflected for the full 12 months in 1952.
The A. D. C. case load in December 1951 was 324; while in December, 1952, it was 318.
The expenditures under O. A. A. for the year 1951 were $1,831,562.43; for the year 1952, $1,974,867.49; an increase of $143,305.06. The 5.9% cost of living increase was re- flected for the full 12 months in 1952, as were the mandatory
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minimums which became law January 1, 1952. Local hospital rates were increased to $12.00 per day, February 1, 1952.
The O.A.A. case load in December, 1951, was 2231; while in December, 1952, it was 2124. The Lien Law effective January 1, 1952 accounts for decreased case load.
The expenditures under Disability Assistance for 1951 were $10,220.82; for the year 1952, $194,839.28; an increase of $184,618.46. We had a 2 month expenditure in 1951 and a full year in 1952. The 5.9% cost of living increase was also given in this category of relief. We did not receive full re- imbursement in 1952 from Federal and State, but anticipate full reimbursement in 1953.
The D. A. case load in December 1951 was 102; while in December 1952, it was 240.
During this year, a complete survey was made at our City Infirmary by the Board Members and the Agent. All of the needs of the residents were thoroughly analyzed and much was accomplished for the betterment of the Institution. The new prayer room is being used by most of the inmates. The food and bedding was good. Television and radios are in use for recreational purposes. Glasses and dentures were supplied to many during the year. Employment was secured for nine in- mates of our Home.
During this year we conducted a Surplus Commodities Dis tribution Center at 54-56 Summer Street. All recipients of assistance were eligible to receive the commodities dispensed. On account of the Federal Government taking staple articles such as butter, potatoes and cheese off the surplus list, we were forced to close this station December 31st.
Our department operates a Welfare Clinic in the old Police Station at 50 Bow Street. The report of our City Physicians will show the number of patients treated. One of our three City Physicians is in attendance each week day. A Registered Nurse and a Medical and Dental Assistant are also in attendance. We anticipate new quarters for our Clinic in the near future.
Our Domestic Relations Division was successful in closing many cases during this year. Court Orders for support were also obtained in a considerable number of cases. At least 20 errant fathers were jailed during the year for non-support. A
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new Act called the Fugitive Fathers Act was enacted. During this year we were successful in one case in getting payments under this Act, and we have others on which we feel orders for payments will be issued.
Through the year 1952, our Employment Division accepted a total of 313 applications for employment. Of this number, 224 were placed. When it is considered that many so placed were under par mentally and physically, we consider this as an excellent accomplishment.
The provisions of Chapter 537, Acts of 1951 relating to the Welfare Compensation Plan were accepted by the City of Somerville on April 8, 1952 - to become effective July 1, 1952.
In June 1952, we inaugurated our new fiscal set-up. A Head Clerk was appointed and put in charge. All clerical hire will be under her supervision. We feel that our experience to date more than justifies this change.
On July 1, 1952, our new accounting machine was put in operation. All Old Age Assistance ledger sheets and billing was done on the machine, as were the computations used in billing and reports. On January 1, 1953, two more Divisions of Relief, namely, Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance were also put on the machine. Our billing to other Cities and Towns on Old Age Assistance previously done once a year is now done each six months. We feel that our receipts should increase by this new process.
As was anticipated, the costs of medical needs in the O. A. A. category increased again this year. In 1951 we spent nearly $350,000.00 for Medical and Nursing Home expenses. In 1952 we spent $194,305.24 for medical, exclusive of Convalescent Home care. For Convalescent Home care we ex- pended approximately $220,000.00, an increase of approxi- mately $65,000.00 over 1951. Increased hospital and Nursing Home rates, physicians' fees, dentists' fees and visiting nursing fees were all contributing factors in this increase.
The basic consideration of any aid giving is need. The need exists from many causes, such as unemployment, illness and injury, death of bread winner, old age, desertion, non- support and imprisonment. All public assistance programs are governed by statutes and mandatory provisions of procedure
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are set up. A Manual of Assistance as set up by State Depart- ment of Public Welfare has to be followed on all categories ex- cept General Relief. We realize our responsibility to the needy and the taxpayer and do our utmost to satisfy both.
To our Mayor, Honorable John M. Lynch, for his under- standing and consideration of our many problems, we are deeply thankful.
To our Board of Public Welfare, John J. Conway, Chair- man, J. Clement McCann and Charles J. Sullivan, men who hold high executive positions, for their faithful attendance at meetings, for their interest and advice in matters of policy and procedure, and for their wholehearted support during the year, I offer my sincere thanks.
We will endeavor during 1953 to tone up our Case Work and stress rehabilitation to the end that our recipients and the taxpayers will be better served.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES J. WILLWERTH, General Agent
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REPORT OF THE ELECTION COMMISSIONERS
January, 1953
To The Honorable, the Mayor and The Board of Aldermen
of the City of Somerville
Gentlemen:
The Board of Election Commissioners respectfully submits the following report for the year 1952.
RGISTRATION
Before the State Primary in September, registration was held in the office at City Hall, beginning on January 3 and continuing until Thursday August 14, from 8:30 A. M. to 4:30 P. M. every day except, Saturday. Also, Monday, August 4, Tuesday, August 5, Thursday, August 14, from 7:00 to 9:00 P. M. and on Friday, August 15, from 8:30 A. M. to 10:00 o'clock P. M.
Outside sessions were as follows:
Wednesday, August 6 Cutler Schoolhouse, Powder House Blvd.
Wednesday, August 6 John A. Dickerman, Schoolhouse, Cross Street
Thursday, August 7 Morse Schoolhouse, Summer Street
Thursday, August 7 Western Junior High Schoolhouse, Holland St.
Friday, August 8 Carr Schoolhouse, Atherton Street
Friday, August 8 Perry Schoolhouse, Washington Street
Monday, August 11 Bingham Schoolhouse, Lowell Street Monday, August 11 Glines Schoolhouse, Jaques Street
Tuesday, August 12
Southworth Schoolhouse, Myrtle Street
Tuesday, August 12 Knapp Schoolhouse, Adrian Street
Wednesday, August 13
Brown Schoolhouse, Willow Avenue
Wednesday, August 13
Southern Junior Schoolhouse, Summer Street
Four thousand two hundred twenty-five names were added to the voting list.
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After the State Primary, September 16, 1952, registration began September 18 in the office at City Hall and continued until Thursday, October 2, from 8:30 A. M. to 4:30 P. M. ex- cept Saturday. Evening sessions at City Hall were Monday, September 22 and Wednesday, October 1 and Thursday, Octo- ber 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 P. M. and Friday, October 3, from 8:30 A. M. to 10:00 o'clock P. M.
Outside sessions were as follows:
Tuesday, September 23 Cutler School, Powder House Blvd.
Tuesday, September 23 Dickerman Schoolhouse, Cross Street
Wednesday, September 24 Vorse Schoolhouse, Summer Street
Wednesday, September 24 Western Junior High School, Holland Street
Thursday, September 25 Carr Schoolhouse, Atherton Street
Thursday, September 25 Perry Schoolhouse, Washington Street Friday, September 26 Friday, September 26 bingham Schoolhouse, Lowell Street Clines Schoolhouse, Jaques Street
Monday, September 29 Southworth Schoolhouse, Myrtle Street
Monday, September 29 Knapp Schoolhouse, Adrian Street
Tuesday, September 30
Southern Jr. High Schoolhouse, Summer St.
Tuesday, September 30 Brown Schoolhouse, Willow Avenue
Three thousand two hundred and four names were added to the voting list, making a total of 54,946.
NOMINATION PAPERS
The Board of Election Commissioners received four hundred forty (440) Democratic papers on which ten thousand nine hundred seventy-five (10975) were certified and seventy-eight (78) Republican papers on which two thousand three hundred three (2,303). names were certified, making a total of six hundred thirty-one (631) papers and sixteen thousand five hundred thirty-five (16535) names certified.
JURORS
In accordance with Chapter 234 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapter 211 of the Acts of 1924, the Election Commissioners prepared a list of the inhabitants of Somerville, liable to serve as jurors. The Jury list for 1952 contains the names of one thousand ninety-seven (1097) persons, liable to serve as jurors.
RECOUNTS
After the Primary, September 16, 1952 there was a recount for the Democratic candidates for Congressman from the 8th and 11th districts. This recount was held in the Aldermanic Chamber at City Hall on September 25. Original figures and
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figures of the recount may be found on Page 52 of Book of "Record of Primary Elections" in the office of the Commis- sioners.
After the State Election, November 4, 1952 there was a recount for the office of State Senator 2nd Middlesex District. This recount was held in the Aldermanic Chamber at City Hall on November 20, 1952. Original figures and figures of the recount may be found in "Book of Record of Election" in the office of the Commissioners. (Page 25)
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