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We are appreciative of the budget that has been granted us for the coming year, but we are compelled to advise you that it is most inade- quate for the immediate needs of the Park. Particularly is this true when it comes to the development of our munificent gifts to the Park by William O. Sweet and Edward L. Anderson. There is so much that is possible to do with these valuable gifts taking only into consideration a moderate amount of improvement of this land each year.
In closing, we wish to call to your attention the unstinting amount of labor that Bill Sharkey, our Superintendent, is putting into the development of Capron Park. Time is no object to him and we know it is the love for and pride in this work that permits him to continue under present arrange- ments. He has a small group of employees who go right along in this same spirit.
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We herewith wish to express our appreciation of their conscientious efforts in behalf of Capron Park.
Very truly yours,
Park Commissioners,
Thomas G. Sadler, Jr. H. C. Wolfenden, Secretary Samuel M. Stone, Sr., Chairman
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TO THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my eighth annual report as Superintendent of Parks.
The year 1953 was my most pleasant as Park Superintendent. The purchase and gift to the Park of the Hinds property, by one of Attleboro's most public minded citizens, William O. Sweet, was the most important happening to make 1953 a year to be remembered. This land was given in memory of his distinguished father and is to be known as "The Frank R. Sweet Memorial Forest". This has been a very needed addition to Capron Park, and in a few years will be blended into the Park and in such use that one will wonder how we got along without it. Mr. Sweet and I have planned the layout of these grounds in many discussions, and our plans will result in many hours of relaxation and enjoyment for untold thousands in the future. Although I would like to complete the change in a year, I must pass that idea because of the necessary cost. By doing some work each year this cost will be kept at a minimum. I predict that a period of five years will be necessary to put our plans into effect.
The area given a year ago by Mr. Edward Anderson has seen a great change in appearance. The brush has been cleared, a stone wall has been built (by the men of our department), the ground has been lowered or filled to grade, the hillside has been seeded, and flowering Crabs, Dogwood, Rhododendrons, and Cherries have been planted. This next year water will be put in, flower beds laid out, and the lawns will be seeded. The summer of 1955 will pro- duce the results and the Edward Anderson Gardens in Capron Park will be a "must".
It is gifts of this kind that prove to me that Attleboro is a wonderful place to live.
The past season was another dry one and caused us unnecessary expense and hindrance in our plans. Water is the most needed article to keep Capron Park a place of beauty and comfort for everyone.
The Twilight League, after thirty years, finally had to abandon play. The entertainment it has provided for thousands during the summer is sorely missed.
The playground, under the supervision of Virginia Borden, Rebecca King, and Norman Whyte, was attended very heavily for the ten week period. The attendance has so increased, that I feel for safety we must have another full time supervisor.
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Report of the Park Department continued-
In our budget for 1954 an increase has been asked for, and I believe it very essential to maintain and add to Capron Park. We cannot stand still. I be- lieve everyone will agree that to say we will stand still is an admission of defeat.
The total expenditure for 1953 was $25, 698. 75. This amount was distributed between Capron Park, the Common, Angell Park, Memorial Bridge, and five smaller areas in the city. I estimate an attendance of 300, 000 at Capron Park. How many others used grounds under the care of the department, I will not say. To break this expenditure down into individual costs is best done by the breakdown in costs for each area. Of the total, $30, 895 was spent at Capron Park. This would result in a cost of $0. 10 per visitor. Is there anywhere one can go for the sum of $0. 10 and enjoy oneself as he does here at Capron Park?
The acquiring of new animals, that we have asked for in our budget, the dev- eloping of our new property will bring more people to Capron Park. To pro- vide recreation for more people is our purpose. A great many of our visi- tors are from out-of-town, and we should feel proud to have them leave their own cities to visit us. What better advertisement for Attleboro than to have visitors go home and tell their friends and neighbors about Capron Park in Attleboro.
I believe the people of the city are proud of their park, and they show this pride by their frequent visits and by the compliments they give us for the fine appearance of the park. The men of our park force take considerable pride in their work and to their faithful and constant work can be credited the fine appearance of Capron Park.
It is hard to believe that people old and young alike, who are park visitors, want our work curtailed or would enjoy seeing the park in any incomplete condition. We can only do as much as is made possible by our appropria- tion,
The breakdown of the costs of each area:
Other
Wages
Expenses
Capron Park
$14,323.58
$8,276. 80
Zoo
5,076.32
2,649. 20
Common
1,992. 10
513. 64
Angell Park
598. 38
309. 76
Memorial Bridge
520. 42
247. 80
Squares
344. 20
276. 55
$23,425. 00
$12,273. 75
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Report of the Park Department continued-
I want to sincerely thank Bill King, Harold Wellman, Chief Mowry, Chief Marron, Warren Hofmann, Russell Tennant, and all the men of their re- spective departments for their assistance during the year
I want to thank the Mayor and the Municipal Council for their understand- ing of our many problems.
To the Park Commissioners, Mr. S. M. Stone, Sr., Mr. Harry C. Wolfenden, and Mr. Thomas G. Sadler, Jr. - your advice and guidance are as much as part of Capron Park as the trees, shrubs, flowers and animals.
Respectfully yours Robert W. Sharkey Superintendent
INVENTORY
1 Twin Coach Pumper Unit
1 Set Tractor Plows
1 Hordie Tree Sarayer
1 Airifier (for lawns)
1 Modern Glenwood Stove
1 Screener
1 Set Disc Harrow
1 Hand Emory Stone
1 1/2 Cans Glazing Compound
29 Sash Windows for Cold Frame
1 50 Gal. Roller
3 Rain King Pipes
1 Buck Rake for leaves
4 Disston Rakes
2 Squeegees
1 Springfield Lawn Sweeper
1 Glass Show Case
1 Box Napkins
2 Seats for Locke Power Mowers
4 Bags Wool
3 4-Gal. Hand Fire Extinguishers
1 Toilet Bowl and 2 Water Bowls attached
8 American Flags and Poles (20')
1 Pot Bellied Stove (not in use)
1 Steam Boiler (in parts)
1 Whole Step Ladder
1 Water Tank (500 gal. capacity)
1 '33 Pickup Truck
1 Two Wheel Trailer
1 Horse Plow
22 Bags of Armour Vertagreen Fert.
1 Set 3/4 Flexi-Press for Airfier
1/2 Case(14-20) window glass for cold frame
1 Eisemann Motor, gas for Screener
1 Vice
1 Lamp
1/2 Can Putty
1 Shreader
2 Wooden Cages for Mt. Lions
1 700-20 Truck Tire
1 Lawn Seeder
2 Wooden Rakes
1 Base Liner
3 pr. Road Horses
1 Box Cups
5 Racks of Flower Pots
2 Scott Fertilizer Spreaders
1 Roll 1/4" Mesh Wire
4 Seats for Baby Swings
1 Length 1" Hose
1 Watering Can (1gal. )
4 Radiators (not in use)
200 Flats for Plants
1 Part Step Ladder
2 Wire Cages for Animals
1 Snow Plow for Dump Truck
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PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
12 Large Swings
2 Teeter Boards
1 Set Trapeze Outfit
6 Giant Stride
1 Iron Merrv-G. Round in place
1 Hand Cross-Bars in place
1 Grille for concession
1 Goodyear Battery
4 Baby Swings
1 Disassembled Merry-Go-Round (comp)
2 Hobby-horse Swings)
2 Teeter-board Swings) battery
1 Jungle Jim in place
1 Set steps for Large Slide
2 Round Top Tables) from Casino 8 Chairs
ZOO HOUSE CELLAR
3 Large Stone Forks
4 Manure Forks
4 Paper Pickers
1 Small Spading Shovel
1 Post Hole Digger
1 Large Rake Handle
1 Pointed Shovel (without handle)
4 Snow Shoveis
2 Grub Hoes (without handles)
1 Small Street Broom
2 Spades
2 Long Handled Pointed Shovels
1 Timber Hook
1 Scoop Fork
2 Axes
3 Sledge Hammers
5 Rubber Rakes
5 Fan Rakes
12 Wooden Rakes
1 Timber Hook
1 Pole Cutter
14 Hand Saws
1 Wire Side Board for Leaf Basket
2 Galvanized Buckets
1 Set Brushes for Lawn Sweeper
1 Power Cement Mixer
2 Snow Plows for Gravely
1 Gandy Fertilizer Spreader
1 Howard Roto Roe
1 Small Electric Power Saw
1 Power Drill
1 Large Electric Emory Stone
1 Wooden Wheel Barrow
1 Penn Scale
3 Mops 1 Mop Bucket 3 Stillson wrenches 1 Pipe Threader
1 Small Stone Fork
3 Spading Forks
3 Wooden handled Weeders
2 Lawn Edge Trimmers (hand)
1 Iron Rake Handle
1 Large Wrecking Bar
1 Cut-off Iron Rake
4 2-Way Picks (withouthandle)
2 Large Street Brooms
6 Square Shovels
6 Pointed Shovels
2 Square Long Handled Shovels 3 Hay Forks
2 Power Edge Trimmers
3 Brush Cutters
2 Potato Diggers
7 Iron Leave Rakes (teeth attached) 14 Hoes
4 Iron Rakes
2 Pole Saws
1 Cross cut Saw
1 Wire Animal Cage
2 pr. Iron Forms for Cement Bench Legs 1 Long Handle Post Hole Digger
1 Scythe Blade
2 Gravely Tractors
1 Dobbins Power Sprayer
1 Onan Electric Plant(generator)
1 Electric Emory Grinder
1 Vice
1 Deep Freeze
3 Steel Wheel Barrels (1 broken)
1 Pepsi-cola Radio
1 Pump for Motor Oil
4 Hand Brooms
1 Hand Lawn Mower
1 Pipe Cutter
1 Length Extension Cable
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ZOO HOUSE CELLAR-continued
2pr. Ice Cleats
2 Bolt Cutters
1 pr. Electric Hedge Clippers
1 Curved Tree Saw without pole
1 Hand Sycle
2 Hand Grease Guns
1 pr. Hand Lawn Clippers
2 Bale Hooks
1 Hole Puncher for seedlings
3 Steel Trowels
1 Set Hand Tools (mechanic)
1 Chain Pipe Wrench
1 Wood Plane (12" hand)
1 2' Level
1 Leather Hole Punch
1 Pressure Glazer
1 Blow Torch
t Set Straight Wood Chisels
1 Water Kick-Spray
1 Unit Heating Equipment
1 1937 Ford Dump Truck
11Length Water Hose
2 Compressed Air Sprayers
1-100 Egg Incubator and Brooder
2 Watering Cans
1 Lime Spreader
1 Step Ladder
1 Set Sweepers for Broom
Boys' Side 27 Wooden settees
ANIMALS
1 pr. Rhesus Monkeys
1 pr. Green Monkeys
1 pr. Magabee Monkeys
3 Black & White Ring Tail Monkeys
3 Coati Mundis
3 Parrots
1 Java Peacock
1 Black Shoulder Peacock
1 pr. Blue Peacocks
2 Horned Owls
1 African Lion 2 M. Pumas
1 Black Bear (M) 1 Brown Bear (M)
BATH HOUSES
Girls' Side
6 Wooden Snow Scoops
1 Large Slide
2 Small Slides (1 for pool)
INVENTORY
DUCKS
4 Canadians
6 Tufted Whites
4 Mallards
2 Rowens
2 Swans(Mutes)
2 Swans (Black)
1 Swan (Whistler)
2 Pin Tails
2 Widgeons
2 Mandarins
6 Wood
PHEASANTS
6 Silvers
7 Ringnecks
3 pr Chain Tongs
3 Hammers
2 Wrecking Bars
1 Set Wood Bits
1 Lead Pot and Ladel 6"
1 Set Curved Wood Chisels
2 Saw Handles
2 Bit Stocks
1 Paint Gun
2 Water Sprinklers
1 1950 Ford Pickup
3 Climbing Ropes (250')
2 Sets Chains for Gravely Tractor
1 Set Chains for Dump Truck
1 Set Chains for Ford Pickup
1 Savage Duster
3 5-gal. Gas Cans
1 Set Booms for Sprayer
1 pr Knee Pads for Gardeners
1 pr. Lopping Shears
3 pr. Hand Hedge Clippers
1 Meat Saw
2 Tin Snips
2 pr Wool Shears
1 Generator for mower sharpener
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ANIMALS
PHEASANTS
1 Brown Bear (M)
7 Ringnecks
1 Fox (F)
2 Golden
3 Goats
3 Lady Amherst
1 Lamb
2 Reeves
1 pr. Rondads
2 Blue Eared
6 Fallow Deer
2 Kaleege
3 Pison
Rabbits
Pigeons
Guinea Pigs Goosebeek
4 Parakeets
2 Canaries
6 pr. Finch
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REPORT OF ATTLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY 1953
To the Honorable Mayor and Council of the City of Attlebora:
Gentlemen,
Your Board of Trustees have held their regular monthly meetings as scheduled under the requirements of the City.
This year we have worked mostly under the old Yankee Tradition, "make do". Long due repairs were made to the main building and the per- petual problems of trying to keep in tact the rickety quarters of the Branches.
Every inch of available space has been taken over for stack material. The Trustees room is now being used for the local history file, which has been completely re-classified by a former staff member. The music collection and the Selective Service Scrap books compiled by Judge Estes, will also be avail- able in this room.
We are continually making a study of how to acquire more space. At the main building the only feasible solution would be an addition to the rear of the building extending the stack roon, providing this complied with the Zon- ing Laws. The problem of the Branches could be overcome by the use of a Bookmobile. The purchase of a film recorder for newspapers, particularly those of the Attleboro Sun, as the library has the only existing file of this paper. By this method, much needed storage space would be made available.
By stretching the Budget dollar, our splendid staff has been able to render a commendable service to the community in the many specific fields which the public demands.
To our many friends, we wish to express our thanks for their thought- ful donations and to our competent and patient staff a grateful appreciation for a job well done.
The Librarians report will give you a comprehensive review of the year's accomplishments.
Respectfully submitted,
Trustees of the Attleboro Public Library, Joseph L. Sweet Memorial
Ethel H. Barden Secretary
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Public Library Report continued-
To the Board of Trustees:
"Knowledge " full, unfettered knowledge of its own heritage, of freedom's enemies, of the whole world of men and ideas - this knowledge is a free people's secret strength. "
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953.
This idea, expressed perhaps in the more formal phrasing of the 19th century, was basically behind the establishment of Public Libraries.
It is the responsibility of a Public Library to seek out, and supply for the use of the community, the records of men's search for knowledge, whatever the field: government, religion, philosophy, the arts and the sciences, ancient and modern, of every race and every country. It is a part of the American heritage that citizens of our towns and cities be free to seek this knowledge.
We are inheritors of a tradition that has not only permitted, but cherished, independent thought. Consequently as citizens we are likewise under obligation to make use of any facilities which provide material that we may grow not only in knowledge, but also wisdom. The Attleboro Pub- lic Library now offers for the use of the community:
A Book Collection of 72, 037 Volumes
Magazines 340
Newspapers 10 Pictures 170,269
Phamphlet Collection to which 461 were added in 1953.
Statistics of accession, use, and cost are presented in separate
tables.
During the year 1953, 115, 354 books were borrowed for home use, 54. 6% of which were non-fiction. (This is not to be interpreted as scornful of fiction-which certainly has its values in terms of entertain- ment and for its power of making us know other lands, other times, other peoples, and sometimes embarrassingly, ourselves. ) The statement is made to indicate the use of the library for specific purposes and in specific fields. The number of books loaned adults was 2680 volumes less than in 1952, but 3610 more books were borrowed from the children's room. There was an increased use of the branch libraries, particularly at South Attleboro Village, and there was also a greater number of items borrowed from the picture collection. Reports presented by librarians in charge of branch ser- vice indicate a close correlation with the increased school enrollment. Only
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at Central Library and at the Sturdy Hospital did the number of adult books borrowed exceed those loaned to children.
The great increase of children's use presents problems in book supply and repair. Children's books cost somewhat less per title, but many more copies are needed, and the wear and tear is great - not from careless- ness be it noted: - (adult books are much more frequently chewed by dogs, left in damp places, or on trains and are subject to ink stains and mutilation of pages)-but from USE. The turnover of "easy" books is about 10 times that of adult fiction.
The branches present perpetual problems of repair, and the shabby, rickety quarters, Tiffany School excepted . are a matter that must be solved in the near future. Consideration of Mobile Service may be a solution to the problems of wider coverage, better service and economy.
At the Central Library special attention has been given to improv- ing the accessibility of two of the library's special collections, namely the local history file, and the music collection. The local history file is basic- ally a memorial, for most of the items have been acquired by gift, and the cabinet which houses the main portion of the file was given in memory of Henry Lincoln Hayward The Material consists of pamphlets, clippings, letters, pictures, broadsides, family records and all sorts of memorabilia that is of local origin or interest. Such items are of value only when organ- ized and labeled for identification, and arranged to facilitate use.
A complete re-classification of these items was done by Kathleen S. MacKell, a former Staff member. The file is by no means a complete history of Attleboro affairs; and its developing value is entirely dependent upon contributions, particularly in the field of local business and industrial history, real estate changes, pictures and land marks.
The collection of Selective Service Scrap Books compiled by Judge Estes will be a part of the library's local history collection.
The music collection, moved to the upper floor in 1952, has be- come a Department, with ample shelf and consultation space for books of and about music. A collection of phonograph recordings, standard equip ment in most libraries, is in process, and late in December a High Fidel- ity music system, for both radio and phonograph was installed by two local "hi-fi" enthusiasts. This equipment, purchased by special funds is in cus- tody of the Trustees, will provide for documentary recordings and special programs of an educational nature.
A gift which is shared by the Music Department and the Children's Room is a collection of recordings presented as a gift from the Browning
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Society This literary club, active some years ago, generously used the balance of its treasury to make available recorded stories and some music that children particularly enjoy.
In dividual gifts have totaled 271 books, in addition to subscrip- tions to periodicals (all denominational (religious) magazines are gifts) duplicate copies of magazines, pictorial material, and pamphlets. In a number of cases, books have been presented upon the death of friends or relatives, as a memorial. For all such thoughtfulness and generosity, the library herewith expresses public thanks.
In terms of the physical plant-the crowded conditions of a build- ing constructed in a more leisurely time, to house 25, 000 volumes, now trying to accommodate 72, 000 is aggi avated by heart-wrecking stairways which preclude the use of space on the third floor. Some relief in terms of greater workability has been gained by minor alterations, the shifting of shelving and filing cabinets and the hiring of young page girls to assist in the necessary fetch and carry tasks.
A major renovation is needed, however, and it is hoped that with- in the year plans may be formulated for extending the rear wall. This would give the added stack space so urgently needed, without materially adding administrative costs. Another measure for securing space and for the permanent preservation of material which is fast disintegrating, would be the Micro-filming of the Attleboro Sun. This of course is a considerable item, but it is a project that could be spread over a number of years for ease in financing The local paper is of importance as a re- cord of local history, and is often referred to for legal as well as personal verification The Library has the only existing file of the paper. The ease with which film may be stored, and consulted, recommends this project for long range economy.
In terms of finance, the matter of salaries demands urgent con- sideration The library personnel standards are high, - library users expect a competent staff and demand good service. Such competency and service should be more adequately recompensed. The Library and the city has been fortunate in that several former staff members have been available for part-time work, but part-time schedules are not a proper way of staffing an institution The present pay rates are so low for pro-
fessional assistants that replacement would be out of the question. I cannot urge too strongly that a pay plan be established that is commensu- rate with job specifications, and the requisite preparation for filling the positions, The year 1953 has been very busy and stimulating. For the time, thought, and encouragement which members of the Board have so generously given to library matters, I express appreciation May your interest stimulate us to the development of better service in the coming year. Respectfully submitted, Lucile P. Cavender - Librarian
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COST OF OPERATIONS 1953
City Appropriation
RECEIPTS
DISBURSE MENTS
Salaries
Library Staff
$27,950. 00
$27,695. 25
Building Staff
2,680.00
2,680.00
Books and Bindery
8,200.00
8,007. 71
Maintenance (Fuel, Light, Phone)
1,970.00
2,095.12
Building and Grounds
3,000.00
2,617. 93
Supplies and Equipment
1,700.00
2,272.18
Branches
Hebronville
400.00
352. 91
South Attleboro
250.00
233. 93
Tiffany
125.00
97. 69
Washington
300.00
341. 57
Other Operating Costs
490.00
415. 93
$47,065. 00
$46,810. 22
Disbursements from Special Trust Funds in Custody of Trustees
4,777. 40
Total Operating Costs
ADDITIONS TO COLLECTION-1953
ADULT
JUVENILE
Purchased
1,366
1,748
Gifts
267
4
Total
1,633
1,762
SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION
Religion and Philosophy
41
21
Sociology, Education , Government
80
91
Sciences, Pure and Applied
183
195
Literature, Music, Art
268
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History, Travel, Biography
197
145
Fiction
709
1,238
Others
159
13
Total
1,633-Adult
1, 752-Juvenile
USE OF COLLECTION
Books Loaned
ADULT
JUVENILE
Central
32,854
30,624
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Use of Collection-Books Loaned-
ADULT
JUVENILE
Branches
Hebronville
959
10,758
South Attleboro Village
1,386
6,674
Tiffany
309
17,001
Washington
1,254
10,093
Sturdy Hospital
3,030
412
Total
39,792
75,562
Central Adult Fiction
45. 4%
Central Adult Non-Fiction
54. 6%
BOOKS LOANED - CLASSIFICATION
Religion and Philosophy
824
621
Sociology, Education, Government
1,179
3,526
Sciences, Pure and Applied
3,064
5,930
Literature, Music, Art
5,061
2,079
History, Travel, Biography
-3,830
6,827
Fiction
18,953
52,384
Others
6,881
4,195
Total
39, 792 - Adult
75,562 -Juvenile
THE TRUSTEES
Edwin F. Leach, President
Mrs. Winthrop Barden, Secretary
Bertha C. Bigney, Junior Assistant
Raymond F. Horton, Treasurer
Mrs. Lewis Chilson
Mrs. Arthur Conro
Marion B. Moore, Senior Assistant Dorothy I, Hannaford, Assistant . Librarian and cataloger
Alice M. Hoyle , Junior Assistant
Alice I. Kingman, Loan and Stack Supervisor Amy M. Palmer, Children's Librarian
SPECIAL PART-TIME ASSISTANTS AND PAGES-As of November 1953
Weltha Boeker
Lillian Rowell
Pamela Conro Diane Greany Mary McCarte
Nancy Scott Eleanor Stewart
Patricia McIntyre
Eleanor McKniff Sara Anne Morris Dorothy Robinson
Patricia Whiting Jean Withers Geoffrey Gunn
JUNIOR BUILDING CUSTODIAN - Herman P. Isele
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THE STAFF
Lucile B. Cavender, Librarian
Helen M. Claflin, Senior Assistant Edna Guillette, Junior Assistant
Mrs. William Gregory
George Nerney
Frederick V. Murphy, Jr.
Leland H. Smith
Phyllis Thomsen
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TREASURER'S REPORT 1953
Cash on Hand-December 31, 1953
$297,992. 11
TAXES
Current Year
Real Estate
$1,543,786. 94
Personal
119,068. 65
Poll
12,920.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
157,622.26
Previous Years
Real Estate
80,378. 19
Personal
2,043.92
Poll
80.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
31,172. 00
From State
Corporation
195,803. 49
Income Tax
75,654. 06
For Schools
150,144. 09
Reimbursement for loss
20. 17
on taxes
From Tax Titles ---
On Tax ,Titles
3,746. 94
Interest on Tax
184. 52
Titles
Redemption Deeds
54. 00
3,985.46
Recording Deeds
131. 50
TOTAL FROM TAXES
2,372,810.73
SALE OF TAX POSSESSIONS
7,040.00
LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES
Licenses-Dogs
4,057. 60
Liquor 14,725.00
All others 1,747. 70
20,530.30
Permits-Marriage 420. 00 All others 2,266.00
2,686.00
Fees
3,062.68
TOTAL FROM LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES 26,278. 98
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FINES & FORFEITS
Court Fines $ 415. 88 Parking Meter Fines 905. 03
TOTAL FROM FINES & FORFEITS
$ 1,320. 91
GRANTS & GIFTS
From State Housing Authority
$ 15,600. 78 Highway Chapter #90, County 6, 355. 49
State 12,710. 96
19,066. 45
Welfare-O A A
160, 996. 54
AD C
31,344. 09
DA
20,332. 52
212,673. 15
TOTAL FROM GIFTS & GRANTS
$ 247,340. 38
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES
Water
182,890. 14
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