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To the many of our citizens who have given of their time and substance, we wish to express our sincere thanks. The Attleboro Sun, Pawtucket Times and Station WARA have been most helpful and generous with publicity.
While we are justly proud of the work accomplished in 1962, we look ahead to 1963 with confidence and strength.
Respectfully submitted, Trustees of the Attleboro Public Library Joseph L. Sweet, Memorial Ethel H. Barden, Secretary.
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Report of the Public Library continued-
STATISTICS IN FORM RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Annual Report for Year ending December 31, 1962
Name of Library - Attleboro Public Library, Joseph L. Sweet Memorial
City - Attleboro
Name of Librarian - Rowell L. Waller
Date of Founding - 1885
Population served - 27118 (U. S. Census 1960)
What government unit served - city
Terms of use -
Free lending
Free for reference
Total number of agencies - 6
Central Library, 3 Branches, 1 Hospital Service, 1 School Deposit
Number of days open during the year
290
Hours open each week for lending
60
Hours of service per week required of staff-
37 1/2
BOOK STOCK
Number of volumes at beginning of year 77,698
Number of volumes added during year by purchase 2,460
Number of volumes added during year by gift and cataloged - 192
Number of lost volumes returned during the year
5
Number of volumes withdrawn during year
1,093
Total number of volumes at end of year
79,262
Number of newspapers currently received
12
Number of periodicals currently received
253
Number of music records added
1
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Total number of music records (cataloged)
809
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35,974
28,687
131,471
196,132
135
2,561 2,936
10,852
$ 47,125. 00
550.00
19,550.00
$67,225. 00
$ 40,125. 00
6,860.78
$ 46,985. 78
8,009.52
1,621.91
1,213.30
2,465. 51
1,238. 17 1,004.11 1,433.30
118.00
130. 39 236. 46 83.00
56.57
252. 38
1,153. 43
56. 57
116. 83
$ 19, 550. 00
New Equipment
550. 00
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Books
Fuel
Light
Phone
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Bindery
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Postage Tiffany
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Library of Congress Catalog Cards
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CITY APPROPRIATION
Total number of registered card-holders
REGISTRATION
Total number of pictures for home use
Total number of films lent for
Total number of music records lent for home use
Total number of volumes lent for home use
Number of books for children lent for home use
Number of volumes of adult fiction lent for home use
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Annual Report
Report of the Public Library continued- Returned to City Treasurer
Salaries and Wages
$
139. 22
Expended from invested Trust Funds
4,817. 41
TOTAL EXPENDED
City Appropriation and Trust Funds
$
71,903.19
Leland B. Smith President
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1962
Mrs. Winthrop Barden Secretary
Mrs. Arthur Conro Mrs. William Gregory Mrs. Philip F. Leach John A. MacDonald Frederick V. Murphy, Jr. George E. Nerney
Raymond M. Horton Treasurer
LIBRARY STAFF (as of December 31, 1962)
Rowell L. Waller Librarian
Marion B. Moore Cataloger and Administrative Aide
Eleanor B. Stewart
Loan and Stack Supervisor
Arline R. Barthlein Senior Assistant A
Greta M. Dow
Junior Assistant A
Edna Guillette
Children's Librarian
Thelma Lantz Junior Assistant B
Mary Lou Newton
Senior Assistant B
Mildred Leeburn
Junior Assistant C
Leona M. Vanderkerckhoven
Junior Assistant D
Jean Archard Carolyn Bell
Alice Bonvouloir Jean Withers
Mary Brennan
Betty Reiss Carol Zora
Dorothy Robinson
PART -TIME ASSISTANTS Virgina Bonner Janet Whitfield
SENIOR BUILDING CUSTODIAN - Herman P. Isele
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TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1962
CASH ON HAND DECEMBER 31, 1962
$ 418,287. 15
RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 1962
TAXES: Levy of 1962
Poll Taxes
Personal
Real Estate
Motor Vehicle Excise
Farm Animal Excise
284. 01
$3,742,687. 86
TAXES: Levy of Previous Years
Poll Taxes
160.00
Personal
5,564.28
Real Estate
132,495. 72
$ 138,220. 00
ALL OTHER GENERAL REVENUE:
Public Property
3,045.50
Fishing Orr's Pond
60.00
Court Fines
1,789.62
Board of Registrars
38. 13
Planning & Zoning Boards
600. 02
Highways
73.08
Group Insurance paid by individuals
1,594. 35
N. E. Tel. & Tele. for Park Dept.
245.08
Bristol County Dog Fund
3,355.50
Bristol County for Highway Construction-Chapter 90
25,702. 40
Sale of Dogs to Harvard Medical Sch.
357. 00
Sick Leave Refunds
867. 63
Mass Electric Co. Easements
1,000.00
New Bedford Keeper of the Jails
953.00
Refund from Blue Cross-Blue Shield
617. 00
Dividend from Boston Mutual Life Ins. Co.
3,334. 30
Attleboro Housing Authority in Lieu of Taxes
3,348.00
Refunds on Insurances from various Depts.
708. 50
Concession at Capron Park
300. 00
Overpayment on Teachers' Wages
572. 29
Overpayment on Pensions
2,354. 52
Misc. Refunds from Various Depts.
352. 78
Transfers from Trust Funds
9,418. 95
Interest on Investment Funds
23,943.61
Proceeds U. S. Treas. Notes due in April, 1962
17,909.84
$ 102,541. 10
$ 12,972. 00 197,737.96 3,063,989.09 467,704. 80
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Report of the Treasurer continued-
TAX TITLES
Tax Title Redemptions
$ 6,698. 80
Interest on Tax Titles
564. 35
Sale of Tax Possessions
2,401.00
Sale of City-owned Land Proforma Tax
117. 81
Deeds & Recording of Deeds
367. 50
$ 12,382. 14
LICENSES
Dog Licenses
$ 3,047.50
Liquor
21,780.00
Billiard, Pool & Bowling
224.00
Junk & Second Hand Dealers
405. 00
All Other
985.00
$ 26,441.50
PERMITS
Marriages
$ 620. 00
All Other
138. 00
$ 758.00
FEES
Recording Mortgages, etc; Certified
$ 4,523.66
$ 4,523.66
Copies, & Sporting Licenses
GRANTS & GIFTS: FEDERAL
Old Age Assistance
$182,068. 12
Aid to Dependent Children
57,816.05
Disability Assistance
19,499. 96
Medical Aid for Aged
87,674. 81
National Defense Education
423.25
$ 347,482. 19
GRANTS & GIFTS: COMMONWEALTH OF MASS.
Re-imbursement for Loss of Taxes $ 1,354. 68
State Highways-Chapter 90
75,193. 25
Income Tax
235,012. 64
Corporation Tax
186,810.00
Sch. Construction-Chapter 645
178,621. 77
Sch. Construction-Chapter 70
100,792. 30
Gasoline Refund Account
314. 23
Commissioner Vets Services
22,048.86
Director of Standards
275.00
Meal Tax O. A. A.
16,179. 84
Vocational Education
1,699.02
Smith-Hughes, George Barden Acct.
6,075.00
Tuition & Transportation
84,474. 20
Snow Removal
: 547.00
State Aid to Public Libraries
9,904.50
Water Mains for Route 95
1,354.00
$920,656. 29
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2,232.68
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Report of the Treasurer continued-
RECOVERIES
Old Age Assistance Disability Assistance
17,448. 94 690. 00
18,138. 94
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Sewers Curbings Sidewalks
8,124. 35
2,260. 49
2,057. 74
12,442. 58
GENERAL GOVERNMENT: Collector
Costs on Taxes and Water
4,618. 22
4,618. 22
PARKING METER RECEIPTS
Street Parking
14,998. 26
Sanford Street Lot
8,107. 50
Mullaney Lot
2,140. 00
25,245. 76
PROTECTION OR PERSONS & PROPERTY
Sealer of Weights & Measures
347. 00
Police - Gun Permits
384. 00
Bicycle Registrations
59. 50
Fees for Police Reports
396. 00
Fire Dept. - Building Permits All Other
3,006.00
146.00
4,338.50
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Dental Clinic Fees
300. 45
Licenses
393. 50
Trailer Rentals
6,444. 00
State - Contagious Diseases
1,121.56
8,259. 51
CHARITIES
Outside Relief
From Cities & Towns
6,215. 49
From the State
20,413.66
Old Age Assistance
From Cities & Towns
2,973.25
From the State
92,481. 86
Aid to Dependent Children
From the State
33,977. 30
Disability Assistance
From the State
17,263. 43
Medical Aid for the Aged
From the State
58,523.87
231,848.86
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Report of the Treasurer's Office continued-
SCHOOLS
Tuition
$ 7,260.00
Sale of Books and Supplies
3,953.59
Use of Buildings All Other
994. 58
$ 12,673. 17
LIBRARY
Fines
$ 2,571.96
All Other
142. 06
$ 2,714. 02
WATER DEPARTMENT
Meter Rates
$438,951 77
Pipe & Labor
24,932. 52
$463,884. 29
INTEREST
On "Taxes plus Betterments
$ 3,619. 77
On Water
318. 37
Committed Interest
1,620.05
$ 5,558.19
CURRENT TAX PAYMENTS
Federal
$374,063. 15
State
31,822.68
$405,885. 83
SCHOOL LUNCH RECEIPTS
Sale of School Lunches
$130,928. 37
State Aid (U. S. D. A. )
50,879.21
$181,807. 58
SCHOOL ATHLETIC RECEIPTS
$ 10,660. 65
$ 10,660. 65
SUMMER SCHOOL TUITIONS
$ 1,995.00
$ 1,995. 00
REFUNDS
Veterans Benefits
$ 2,873.50
OAA-ADC-DA-GR-MAA
11,621.84
$
14,495. 34
SALE OF BONDS
Premiums
$ 20,012. 40
Accrued Interest
1,887.61
$ 21,900. 01
ANTICIPATION NOTES
Proceeds
$892,678. 19
Discount
7,321. 81
Premiums
20.00
$900,020. 00
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR YEAR 1962
$7,622,179. 19
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Report of the Treasurer continued-
REVENUE
January 1, 1962 - Cash Balance
Cash Receipts for year 1962
$ 448,564. 50 7,622,179. 19 $ 8,070,743. 69
Payments for year 1962 January 1, 1963 - Cash Balance
7,652,456.54 $ 418,287. 15
NON - REVENUE
January 1, 1962 - Cash Balance
Bond Issues for year 1962
U. S. Treasury Bills matured
Anticipation Note on Sale of Bond
Refunds on Non-Revenue Invoices
$ 300,532. 44 2,450,000.00 1,886,796.55 400,000.00 281. 14
$ 5,037,610.13
Payments for year 1962 January 1, 1963 - Cash Balance
4,698,259. 28 $ 339,350. 85
REPORT ON TRUST FUNDS FOR YEAR 1962
CAPRON FUND
Income Account
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1962
9,871.87
Received during 1962
2,184. 86
Disbursed during 1962
3,015.00
Balance as of Jan. 1, 1963
$ 9,041. 73
Principal Account
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1962
44,592. 33
Balance as of Jan. 1, 1963
$ 44,592. 33
Principal Account
Invested in
29. 62
Savings Banks
44,592. 33
Balance as of January 1, 1963
$ 44,621. 95
MAURICE J. BAER FUND
Principal Account
10,000.00
Income Account on January 1, 1962
2,205.72
Received in Income Account during 1962
447. 39
Disbursed from Income Account during 1962
1,001.94
Balance as of January 1, 1963
$ 11,651. 17
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NELLIE A COOPER RECREATION FUND
Principal Account
$ 1,000. 00
Income Account on Jan. 1, 1962
64. 38
Received in Income Account during 1962
42. 98
Balance in Account on Jan. 1, 1963
$ 1,107. 36
FINBERG SCHOOL FUND
Principal Account $ 5,000.00
Income Account on January 1, 1962 825. 99
Received in Income Account during 1962 217. 00
Balance in account on January 1, 1963 $ 6,042. 99
RUTH HOLDEN-ALICE I. HASKELL MEMORIAL NURSING FUND
Balance in Income Account on January 1, 1962 $ 9,327. 45
Received in Account during 1962 376. 80
Balance on January 1, 1963 $ 9,704. 25
EVERETT S. HORTON FUND
Principal Account $ 7,500. 00
Income Account on January 1, 1962
426. 77
Received in Income Account during 1962 322. 67
Disbursed from Income Acct. during 1962
$
300. 00
Balance in Acct. on January 1, 1963
$ 7,949. 44
HELEN W. METCALF AWARD FUND
Balance in Acct. January 1, 1962
$
318. 27
Received in Acct. during 1962 5,201.60
Disbursed from Account during 1962
4,599. 23
Balance in Account on January 1, 1963
$
920. 64
MARGARET SPANGLER TRUST FUND
Principal Account
$ 5,000.00
Balance in Income Acct. Jan. 1, 1962
1,253.11
Received in Income Account during 1962
252. 62
Balance in Account on January 1, 1963 $ 6,505.73
DEBORAH STARKEY FUND
Balance in Acct. January 1, 1962 $ 2,229. 68
Received in Account during 1962 90.06
Balance in Account on January 1, 1963
$ 2,319. 74
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S. M. STONE FUND
Income Account
Balance in Acct. January 1, 1962 $ 3,263.16 Received in Account during 1962 711.89
Disbursed from Account during 1962 $ 300.00
Balance in Account on January 1, 1963
$ 3,675. 05
Principal Account
Attleboro Savings Bank
$ 3,675. 05
First National Bank 5,000.00
Investment Account
20,000.00
Balance in Account on January 1, 1963
$ 28,675. 05
FLORENCE HAYWARD SWEET FUND
Income Account
Balance in Account January 1, 1962 $ 536.68
Received in Account during 1962 197. 09
Disbursed from Account during 1962 $ 225.00
Balance in Account on January 1, 1963
$ 508. 77
Principal Account
Attleboro Savings Bank
$
508. 77
First National Bank 5,000.00
Investment Account
10,000.00
Balance in Account January 1, 1963 $ 15,508. 77
TRI-CENTENNIAL FUND
Income Account
Balance in Account January 1, 1962 $ 22. 97
Received in Account during 1962 . 90
Balance in Account January 1, 1963 $ 23. 87
Principal Account Invested in "E" Bonds - Maturity Value $ 2,600. 00
WAR SAVINGS INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
Balance in Account January 1, 1962
$ 5,623.65
Received in Account during 1962 227. 18
Balance in Account January 1, 1963
$ 5,850. 83
CAPRON PARK NEW ANIMAL FUND
Balance in Account January 1, 1962 $ 4.38
$ 4.38
Balance in Account January 1, 1963
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MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT FUND
Income Account
Balance in Account January 1, 1962 Received in Account during 1962
$29,772. 54 187,116.68
Disbursed from Account during 1962 Balance in Account January 1, 1963
186,000. 72
$ 30,888. 50
Banks
Attleborough Savings Bank (Savings Account)
27,503.65
First National Bank of Attleboro (Checking Accaint)
3,384. 85
Investment Account as of December 31, 1962 716,268.37
(Securities)
747,156.87
TAX TITLE ACCOUNT
Value of Tax Titles Jan. 1, 1962
14,835. 99 6,063.06
20,899.05
Less Redemptions Less Auditing Adjustments
6,698. 80
57. 81
6,756.51
Tax Title Account Balance December 31, 1962
14,142. 44
TAX POSSESSION ACCOUNT
Value of Tax Possessions Jan. 1, 1962
18,125. 21 826.17
17,299.04
Plus Auditing Adjustments
384. 10
Value of Tax Possessions Dec. 31, 1962
17,683. 14
DEBT STATEMENT
Gross City Debt Jan. 1, 1962
5,131,000.00 900,000.00
Tax Notes issued during 1962
Bonds issued during 1962
2,450,000.00
Paid on above debt during 1962
1,298,000.00
Total debt on December 31, 1962
7,183,000.00
Taxes and Subsequent Taxes Added
Less Sales
8,481,000.00
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Report of the Treasurer continued-
OUTSTANDING BONDED DEBT JAN. 1, 1962
General:
Inside
Outside
Enterprise: Water
$ 1,402,000.00 4,080,000.00 1,701,000.00
Total Bonded Debt Dec. 31, 1962
Amount of Debt Paid in 1962: Paid on Principal Paid on Interest
$ 7,183,000. 00
398,000. 00 181,235. 50 579,235. 50
LEGAL BORROWING CAPACITY 1962
2 1/2% of Net Valuation for 3 preceding years
1,402,387.00
Less Debt subject to Limitations or Inside the Debt Limit 837,000. 00
Available borrowing capacity on January 1, 1962
$ 565,387. 00
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1962
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
A. Irvin Studley, 26 West Street Terms expire January 1964
Katherine Scott, (Mrs. ) 8 Forest Street 1964
Robert Powers, 21 Earle Avenue, South Attleboro 1964
Warren B. Cooke, Todd Drive 1964
Margaret Williams, (Mrs. ) Ashton Road
1966
Richard W. Cederberg, 25 Townhouse Road
1966
Dr. Adolph Bender, 25 Commonwealth Avenue
1966
Herbert Mclaughlin, 14 Hope Street 1966
Salvatore Gulino, Hope Street
1966
ORGANIZATION
A .. Irvin Studley
Margaret Williams (Mrs. )
Chairman Secretary
A. Irvin Studley, Representative before the Municipal Council
STANDING COMMITTEES
Teachers and Course of Study
Mrs. Katherine Scott, Chairman
Mr. Cederberg
Mrs. Williams
Buildings Mr. Richard Cederberg, Chairman Mr. Powers Mr. Studley
Athletic Committee
Dr. Adolph Bender, Chairman Mr. Mclaughlin Mr. Cooke
Cafeteria Robert Powers, Chairman Mr. Cooke Dr. Bender
Salary
Richard Cederberg, Chairman Mrs. Scott Mrs Williams
Textbooks and Supplies
Margaret Williams, Chairman Mr. Cooke Mrs. Scott
Finance
Warren Cooke, Chairman Mr. Cederberg Mr. Mclaughlin
Trade High School
Herbert Mclaughlin, Chairman
Mr. Cederberg
Mr. Studley
Transportation
A. Irvin Studley, Chairman Dr. Bender Mr. Powers
Regular Meetings, first and third Mondays of each month at 7:45 P. M. All bills to be acted on must be submitted in duplicate and be in the hands of the clerk of the committee, Superintendent's Office, before the third of each month in order to be paid on the fifteenth on that month.
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Superintendent of Schools
Administrative Assistant
Mr. Samuel W Thomas, Office: Sanford St. Joseph F. Murphy, Office: Sanford St. Residence: 206 Plain St. , Norton, Mass. Residence:471 So. Main St. , Mansfield
Office Personnel
Jessie C Ford, Secy. to Supt. 145 County Street
School Physician Dr. Simon Coren 150 Pleasant Street
Hilda R. LaPalme, Principal Clerk 61 Hebron Avenue
School Nurses
Dorothy B. Wendell, R. N. Supt. Bldg. Barbara O'Keefe R. N. (Mrs. ) B. June Ashley, R. N. (Mrs. )
Gertrude Blais, (Mrs. ) Payroll Clerk 51 Orange Street
Majella L. Turcotte, Clerk 542 Newport Avenue, So. Attleboro
School Dentist
Dr. Lino Tiberi
150 Pleasant Street
Supervisor of Cafeterias
School Dental Hygienist
Pearl Fine (Mrs. ) Office: Attleboro H. S. Smith Street
Ruth Merriss, (Mrs. ) School Dental Clinic.
D. Lawrence Weiss, Cafeteria Clerk .- Office at Brennan Jr. H. S SCHOOL CALENDAR
First Term:Wednesday, September 5, 1962 to Friday, December 21, 1962 Second Term: Wednesday, January 2, 1963 to Friday February 15, 1963 Third Term: Monday, February 25, 1963 to Thursday, April 11, 1963 Fourth Term: Monday, April 22, 1963 to Friday, June 21, 1963
SCHOOL SESSIONS
H. S. - One session, from 8:00 to 2:00 with a lunch period of 20 minutes. Brennan J. H. S. - One session, from 8:15 to 2:37 - lunch period of 20 minutes Thacher J. H. S. - One session, from 8:15 to 2:30 - lunch period of 20 minutes So. Attleboro J. H. S. - One session, from 8:17to 2:27-lunch period of 20 minutes Bliss-Grade 1: 8:45 to 11:15 and 12:30 to 2:45. Grades II-VI; 8:45 to 11:15-12:30-2:30 Briggs Corner-8:45 to 11:45 and 12:30 to 2:30 Farmers School-9:00 to 11:45; 1:00 to 3:00
Finberg-Grade 1: 8:45 to11:45 and 1:00 to 2:45; Grades II-VI; 8:45 to 12:30; 1:00 to3:00 Lincoln -Grade 1: 8:45-11:30 and 12:30-2:30; Grades II-VI: 8:45-11:45; 12:45-2:45 Richardson- Grades 1-IV: 9:00-11:30 and 12:30-3:00; V- VII: 9:00-12:00; 1:00-3:00 Tiffany 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00
Washington-Gr. I: 8:45 to11:30 and 12:30 to 2:45; Gr.II-V: 8:45 to 11:45; 12:45-2:45 Willett-Grade 1: 9:00 to 11:30 and 12:45 to 2:45; Grades II-III: 9:00 to 11:30 and
12:30 to 3:00; Grade IV: 9:00 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 3:00; Grades V and VI: 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00; Grade VII: 9:00 to 11:00 and 12:00 to 3:00.
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NO-SCHOOL SIGNALS
WARA, WPRO, AND WBZ will broadcast No-School announcements beginning at 6:30, 6:45, and 7:15am. No signals will be given at noon.
COST OF INSTRUCTION - 1962
Valuation of Attleboro, 1962 $ 53,903,230. 00
Tax rate per $1000, 1962 $ 63. 60 $1,791,100. 43
Expended for support of schools
Average membership, September 1961-June1962 5119
Expended per pupil based on average membership $ 349. 89 $ 12,69
Cost of books and supplies per pupil
Senior High School
Total expended including High School share of general expenses -- $ 408, 769. 41 Average membership, September 1961-June1962 897 Cost per pupil
$ 455. 71 $ 21. 89
Cost of books and supplies per pupil
Junior High Schools
Total expended including Jr. High Schools' share of general expenses $429, 262. 42 Average membership, September 1961-June 1962 1283
Cost per pupil --
$ 334. 57
Cost of books and supplies per pupil
$ 17. 10
Elementary Schools
Total expended including elementary schools' share of general expenses$953, 068. 60 Average membership, September 1961-June 1962 2939 Cost per pupil $ 324. 28 $ 7. 96
Cost of books and supplies per pupil
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REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' BENEFITS 1962
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council:
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith the report of the year ending December 31, 1962.
VETERANS' BENEFITS
Benefits paid to Veterans and Dependents $ 50,465. 83 Refunds returned to appropriation 765.00
Refunds returned to E. &. D. Account 2,108.50
ADMINISTRATION
Salaries and Wages $ 8,368. 00
Administration Expenses 1,602.57
In the year 1962 we gave assistance to 262 Veterans and their dependents.
During the year we had four people in Nursing Home -- 1 Veteran and four dependents of veterans died.
As of December 31, 1962 we had 54 permanent cases on our books.
Respectfully submitted,
Christopher W. McNary Agent Department of Veterans' Benefits.
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REPORT OF THE VETERANS' REHABILITATION AND REEMPLOYMENT AGENT 1962
To His Honor the Mayor and Members of the Municipal Council:
The Servicemen's Rehabilitation and Reemployment Center is of great value to Veterans and their families. Many seek information and need assistance when filing pension applications.
The Director has transported many veterans' widows to Providence, R. I. , to have pensions adjusted and many veterans to the various hospitals in the Boston, Brockton, and Providence areas.
Many veterans have also been assisted in securing On-the-Job training benefits with various business establishments throughout the city.
Upon discharge the veteran reports to this office to have his separation paper or discharge or both recorded. These photo copies are kept on file in this office permanently. They are also available to the veteran upon re- quest, when needed to accompany applications for veterans benefits.
There are approximately 400 Attleboro men and women in the armed forces. All records are on file and kept up to date.
266 service men and women received money order checks from the Boys' in Service Christman Fund. All cards, envelopes and money orders were typed and filed here.
This department also has 44 Veteran Administration forms, including such benefits as veterans pensions, widow's pensions, and disability compensations. Assistance is given to all veterans, widows, wives, and dependent parents.
The service center appreciates the cooperation of the executives and doctors of the various veteran hospitals and the local doctors who through out the year, so capably assisted this office in many ways. Also, Mr. Blandin and the city clerks for their assistance in supplying birth and death records and marriage certificates etc.
Respectfully submitted Joseph A. McGee Director.
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REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION 1962
To His Honor the Mayor and the Honorable Municipal Council:
During the year 1962 all the athletic fields and playgrounds in charge of the Recreation Commission were maintained in the usual manner and the ordinary work of the department was carried out.
Hayward Field was in good condition for the High School activities during the year and was used for the graduation exercises. The department received a letter of thanks from the High School faculty for its excellent co-operation during the school months. Hayward Field was shared with the New Regional High School for football activities. It was also used for Little League football under the direction of Mr. Pichi and Mr. Heagney.
Horton Field was used by grade school for baseball and softball in the early evening. Some of the activity was curtailed due to the work on the new bridge on Starkey Avenue which took some of the land and necessitated the removal of the back- stop and tennis courts.
Finberg Park was used largely by Little League and the two areas was in constant use and attracted large crowds including adults. South Attleboro was used for Little League also. At the South Attleboro Park much work was done on the banks of the pond with the help of the Public Works and Forestry Departments and the results won praise from the citizens of the community. The new swimming pool was the center of attraction during the summer days under the direction of William Liberatore, Susanne Entwistle, and Karen Kane. The season ended with a water festival at which time prizes were awarded.
Dodgeville Field was used for softball and Little League. Hebronville Field received special attention and much work was done on the banks, also a stairway was built for the convenience of the spectators at the games which were conducted by the adult group. The department was assisted by this group in work on the baseball dia- mond. The improvements to the field made an attractive setting for their special exercises in September.
Briggs playground activities were handled in the usual manner under the direct- ion of Howard Rounseville, Louis Balser, Neil Bowen, and Ann McKenna. The sea- son ended with the usual water festival and prizes were awarded. Mr. Rounseville was appointed director of both pools, South Attleboro and Briggs playground. Large groups attended the Red Cross sponsored swimming classes which were conducted by Mr Cooney at both swimming pools.
The season ended late in August. The fields were maintained by William Corrigan and William Guilbeault.
The one sad note in the department in 1962 was the untimely death of Ann Mc- Kenna who had been a very capable, faithful and cheerful worker.
Respectfully submitted William Liddell Jr., Chairman Russell Marsden, Thomas Dube, Walter White. Recreation Commission.
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REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 1962
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council:
The work of this department as required by state and local laws has been carried out in full. All stores, gas stations, fuel oil dealers, peddlers, scales and equipment were inspected and the required seals attached to correct findings.
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