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January 1 to March 3, 1947
No transactions recorded
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GEORGE H. WOOD MEMORIAL DAY FLOWER FUND
Savings Deposits
Total
On hand Jan. 1, 1946
$1,020.10
$1,020.10
On hand Dec. 31, 1946
$1,023.10
$1,023.10
On hand Mar. 3, 1947
$1,023.10
$1,023.10
Receipts Payments
1946
Income $20.50 Added to savings deposits
$3.00
Transferred to town
17.50
$20.50
$20.50
January 1 to March 3, 1947
No transactions recorded
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POST-WAR REHABILITATION FUND
Savings Deposits
Securities Par Value
Total
On hand Jan. 1,
1946
$939.06
$50,000.00
$50,939.06
On hand Dec. 31,
1946
$2,204.75
$50,000.00
$52,204.75
On hand Mar. 3,
1947
$2,534.60
$50,000.00
$52,534.60
Receipts
Payments
1946
Income 1,265.69
Added to savings deposits $1,265.69
January 1 to March 3, 1947
Income
$329.85
Added to savings deposits $329.85
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STABILIZATION FUND
Cash
Savings Deposits
Total
On hand Jan. 1, 1946
On hand Dec. 31, 1946
$9,500.00
$9,500.00
On hand Mar. 3, 1947
$9,500.00
$9,500.00
$19,000.00
Receipts
Payments
1946
Appropriation Deposited in
by town $9,500.00
savings bank $9,500.00
January 1 to March 3, 1947
Appropriation
Cash in general
by town
$9,500.00
treasury Mar.
3, 1947
$9,500.00
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CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS
Savings Deposits
Total
On hand Jan. 1, 1946
$68,933.83
$68,933.83
On hand Dec. 31, 1946
$75,574.95
$75,574.95
On hand Mar. 3, 1947
$78,137.84
$78,137.84
Receipts
Payments
1946
Income
$1,350.67
Bequests
6,501.00
Added to savings deposits $6,641.12
Transferred
to town 1,210.55
$7,851.67
$7,851.67
January 1 to March 3, 1947
Income
$12.89
Added to savings deposits
$2,562.89
Bequests
2,550.00
$2,562.89
$2,562.89
TOWN OF DUXBURY Balance Sheet-December 31, 1946 GENERAL ACCOUNTS
ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND RESERVES
Cash :
Fire Insurance Reserve $2,500.00
General
$210,055.15
Proceeds of Dog Licenses-
Petty Advances:
Due County 8.40
Collector $150.00
Town Clerk 25.00
175.00
$210,230.15
Accounts Receivable :
Taxes:
Levy of 1945:
Aid to Dependent Children:
Administration $49.48
Personal Property $1.25
Real Estate 1,099.17
Old Age Assistance:
Administration 218.33
Levy of 1946:
Assistance 693.75
Poll $16.00
061.56
Personal Property 572.97
Real Estate 16,354.14
16,943.11
Tax Title Receipts Reserved- Section 79, Chapter 60,
18,043.53
General Laws 355.66
Tailings 547.58
Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves Fund 630.00
Sale of Real Estate Fund
500.00 24
Federal Grants:
1,100.42
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes: Levy of 1946 Tax Titles
337.58 1,496.75
Tax Possessions
93.85
Unexpended Balances 38,669.07 Reserve Fund-Overlay Surplus Overlays Reserved for Abatement of Taxes: Levy of 1945 $1,100.42
10,669.55
Departmental: Public Welfare $187.60
Aid to Dependent Children 867.92
Old Age Assistance 608.74
State and Military Aid 330.00
Cemetery 110.75
2,105.01
Aid to Highways-Chapter 90
3,594.34
Overlay Deficits:
Levy of 1942
$2.00
Levy of 1943
2.00
4.00
Underestimates 1946: State Parks and Reservations Assessment
$108.18
County Tax
187.02
295.20
$236,200.41
Levy of 1946 2,050.78
3,151.20
Revenue Reserved Until Collected :
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax $337.58
Tax Title and Tax 1,590.60 Possession 25
Departmental
2,105.01
Aid to Highways
3,594.34
7,627.53
Surplus Revenue
170,579.86
$236,200.41
BALANCE SHEET-Continued
TRUST AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS
Trust and Investment Funds, Cash and Securities:
In Custody of:
Town Treasurer
$194,816.77
Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank
518.48
Jonathan and Ruth Ford Fund 26,689.59
Lucy A. Ewell Cemetery Fund 533.38
George H. Wood Memorial Day Flower Fund 1,023.10
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Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 75,574.95
Post-War Rehabilitation Fund 52,204.75
Stabilization Fund 9,500.00
$195,335.25
$195,335.25
Lucy Hathaway Fund $24,720.21
Thomas D. Hathaway Fund 2,457.08
William Penn Harding Library Fund 1,040.80
Myles Standish Lot Fund 1,591.39
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REPORT OF ASSESSORS
Tax Rate 1947-$32.00 per $1000.00
Houses Assessed 1592
Cows
101
Horses
21
Neat Cattle other than cows
19
Fowl
8518
Sheep
3
Swine
12
Persons assessed on Property
2027
Polls
956
Acres of land
13,671.06
Valuation of Buildings
$5,512,350.00
Valuation of land
$1,811,080.00
Total Value of Real Estate
$7,323,430.00
Personal Property
$432,360.00
Total Valuation
$7,755,790.00
Increase in Real Estate over 1946 $119,340.00
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Increase in Personal Property over 1946
$73,140.00
State Tax
$6,100.00
County Tax
$20,900.60
State Audit Tax
$353.13
State Parks and Reservation Tax
$288.47
Tax on Real Estate
$234,349.76
Tax on Personal Estate
$13,835.52
Tax on Polls
$1,912.00
Total Taxes
$250,097.28
Assessed Value of Motor Vehicles
$453,910.00
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax $12,097.49
Motor Vehicle Excise rate per $1,000 $36.23
CHARLES R. CROCKER, Chairman
PHILIP W. DELANO
WALTER G. PRINCE
29 REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
Following is the report for the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1947.
LIST OF OFFENSES
Assault with a dangerous weapon 2
Assault with intent to murder 2
Breaking & Entering and Larceny
1
Delinquent Children
5
Drunk
8
Manslaughter
1
Non Support
1
Operating under the influence
3
Operating to endanger
2
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DISPOSITIONS
Guilty
11
Released
6
Not Guilty
1
Held for Grand Jury
7
25
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MISCELLANEOUS
Complaints investigated 762
Motor Vehicle accidents investigated 34
Emergency trips to Hospitals
9
Emergency messages delivered 34
Animals destroyed for owners 110
Animals returned to owners
26
Arrests made for outside police
2
Summons served for outside police
21
Deaths investigated
3
Gunshot wounds reported
2
Lost children located
4
Committed to State Hospital
2
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES T. O'NEIL
Chief of Police
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
January 9, 1948
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
The Board of Fire Engineers submit the following report of the Department activities for the year 1947.
The total number of calls was 55:
15 chimney
14 buildings
8 automobiles
6 oil burners
7 emergency
1 bridge
2 stand-by
2 false alarms
We are pleased to report that these figures are sub- stantially lower than last year. We know that a great deal of the credit for this goes to our citizens. We are constantly talking fire prevention and feel that the public is becoming fire conscious.
Although we have overdrawn our appropriation we feel that the money was well spent. We have made many repairs and improvements on buildings and equipment. With the current high prices of materials and labor it was a very hard year to estimate expenses.
In April our new fire truck was delivered and on May 8th we held open house at the Central Station. Through the day demonstrations were held in different
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parts of the town and a great deal of interest was shown by the townspeople.
Several times we have been called out of town and have been commended for the efficiency of the mutual aid agreements among the towns of this fire district.
Again let us thank all who cooperate to keep fires, destruction of property and loss of human life at a min- imum.
In case of fire this department stands ready to give all aid possible. Call Duxbury 333 and give the nature and exact location of the fire.
Respectfully submitted,
EBEN N. BRIGGS, Chief KENNETH O. MACOMBER, Ass't. GEORGE S. BUTLER CARL J. SANTHESON, JR. FRANCIS W. PERRY
LeROY M. PETERSON
HENRY M. GRISWOLD
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REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN
January 8, 1948
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Forest Fire Warden for the year 1947
The total number of calls was 77:
14 brush
11 dump
26 grass
16 forest
10 outside aid
Our most serious trouble came during the month of October when a long drought caused many disastrous fires throughout New England. Duxbury was extremely fortunate and had a minimum of calls. We did, how- ever, have one 7-acre fire at this time which under normal conditions could have been extinguished for one-quarter its cost.
With the $3000 appropriation of last year an Inter- national army truck was purchased. With a few minor changes, it now carries 500 gallons of water which makes it very efficient for both the Forest Fire Depart- ment and the Fire Department.
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I feel that the cooperation shown by the citizens of Duxbury in obtaining permits for open air fires saves the department the expense of unnecessary trips to in- vestigate reports from the forest fire towers and our good fire conscious citizens.
I wish to thank all citizens and departments and the telephone operators for their cooperation in forest fire work.
Respectfully submitted,
EBEN N. BRIGGS,
Forest Warden
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REPORT OF HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the report of the Highway De- partment for the year ending December 31, 1947.
General repairs were made on all roads throughout the town. About ten miles of the black roads were given a surface treatment.
The usual work was done on all town landings, and a new float was built for the landing at Mattakeesett Court. The usual amount of work was done on Powder Point Bridge.
Roadsides were mowed and raked and fences were repaired and painted.
Under Chapter 90-Maintenance-Valley Street was given a seal coat; . 6 of a mile on Route 14 was given a seal coat, and another .6 was resurfaced with mix and place.
Under Chapter 90 - New Construction - work has been started on Congress Street, but due to weather conditions only brushing out has been accomplished to date. The cost of all Chapter 90 work is shared by the Town, County, and State.
We have erected a large shed at Highway Head- quarters to house the truck and other equipment.
The new dump truck purchased last May has proved to be a helpful addition to this department and a money saver.
Respectfully submitted,
LEWIS B. RANDALL,
Superintendent of Streets.
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REPORT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Following is the report of the Moth Department for the year ending December 31, 1947.
The past year has again shown a decrease in the Gypsy Moth population; due partly to the general use of new and more effective insecticides and in the treat- ment of larger areas by aeroplane.
The agricultural use of the aeroplane in insect con- trol has contributed tremendously to the control of the gypsy moth.
In May 1947, this department had a block of ap- proximately one hundred acres of badly infested wood- land sprayed by aeroplane for the control of this in- sect. On July 3rd, the time the caterpillars have at- tained full growth, this plot was checked and not one caterpillar could be found. Again in October after the egg-laying period was over this plot was again checked and not a new egg cluster could be found.
During May and June the trees on both sides of all streets in town were sprayed by the Town sprayer.
The gypsy moth egg clusters around all residences have been creosoted except where it would be more
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economical to spray them and they will be taken care of during the coming spray season.
The creosoting of egg clusters on trees along the streets has been discontinued under suggestions from the State Conservation Department which advises to ·creosote less and spray more.
The Brown Tail Moth situation at the south end of our Duxbury beach shows a decrease of about 50% in the past year. However, this infestation is apt to con- tinue for some time because of the shifting sands which cover and uncover the nests during the fall and spring.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. PARKS,
Moth Superintendent.
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : Duxbury, Massachusetts Gentlemen :
Following is the report of the Tree Department for the year ending December 31, 1947.
During the past year our elm trees have received a great deal of needed attention. All street trees were carefully checked for structural weaknesses and the presence of dead and diseased wood. The largest and most important trees in need of urgent attention were taken care of first. It was necessary to remove several large elm trees that were in a weakened and dying condition. Many other dead trees along the highway were also removed. Pruning of low, overhanging branches along the streets continued during the fall.
The street spraying that was done by aeroplane was exceptionally satisfactory. This consisted of seven miles of our most important streets.
The tent caterpillar control was not as much of a problem this year as in the past few years. Spraying for the Fall Webworm again this year was very satis- factory by using newer insecticides.
We have at the present time one case of Dutch Elm Disease in the Town of Duxbury and I sincerely ask the help of every property owner with the following Control Measures as given out by the University of Massachusetts.
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Symptoms of the disease include wilting, curling, yellowing, and early falling of leaves, and brown streaking of fungus infected wood. Diseased trees may become a staggering burden to a community. All things considered, prompt removal of diseased trees is the most economical program for any community. Diseased trees deteriorate rapidly, and immediate re- moval is important for reasons of safety.
Control Measures: 1. Remove and burn promptly all elm trees killed by the Dutch Elm disease. 2. Re- move and burn promptly all cut elm wood. (Under certain conditions oil sprays may be used on cut elm wood for control of bark beetles from April to Sep- tember, but particular directions should be obtained and followed carefully.) 3. Before May 1, prune and burn all dead material from elms. 4. Do not pile elm wood in the open. 5. Do not permit dumping of elm wood with bark attached in city dumps. (Woodpiles and elm wood in dumps are common sources of disease outbreaks.) 6. Don't transport elm wood with bark attached. 7. Spray elms to control leaf-eating insects. 8. Enlist support of all municipal departments as well as civic groups and public utilities in the detection and removal of diseased and dead elms. 9. Keep elms as healthly as possible.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. PARKS,
Tree Warden.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of Health Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my annual report as Agent for the Board of Health. Contagious diseases reported during the year were as follows:
Whooping Cough
3 cases
Mumps
5 cases
Chicken Pox
36 cases
Measles
17 cases
German Measles
1 case
Dog-Bite
3 cases
Tularemia
1 case
Diptheria
1 case
The Board of Health maintained the Town Dump, answered all complaints regarding overflowing cess- pools, dead fish on the Beach and other nuisances to the public health. The Board of Health conducted a pre- school clinic in my office in June and those who had not been vaccinated were done. The Board continued its support of a dental program in the public schools with $500.00, of which the Duxbury Nursing Asso- ciation added a sum to this, used exclusively for treatment in dental defects of school children. On January 1st, Dr. Henry E. Messier was appointed our new school dentist. The various tourist camps and cabins were inspected before licenses were issued and water supply and sanitation was inspected by the State Board of Health.
Respectfully submitted,
C. H. KING, M. D., Agent.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE AND BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
To the Citizens of Duxbury :
Mrs. Sarah Stannard was elected to the three year term on the Board of Public Welfare at the 1947 March election.
Both Mrs. Sarah Stannard and Mrs. Barbara Mul- lowney, being new residents of the Town of Duxbury, and desiring to do their best in carrying out the intent of the Massachusetts Relief laws, are making an ef- fort to know the people who receive assistance, so they will be better able to cope with the many problems that arise in the Public Assistance Program.
The appropriation for 1947 was insufficient to meet the expense for the year, and it was necessary to obtain a transfer of $916.24 from the Reserve Fund. However, we found that this was still insufficient and there remains nearly $200.00 in unpaid bills for 1947.
Since February 1947, the Board of Public Welfare has been required to submit a monthly report of the number of interviews made during the month. In order to compile the statistics for this report, a daily record of purposeful contacts is kept. At the end of each month, the contacts are reported, under their proper heading on the forms supplied by the State Depart- ment of Public Welfare. Not only is a report made monthly, but each contact, pertaining to any recipi- ent, is recorded in chronological order and filed in the proper case folder. For the eleven months, that this
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system has been in effect, there has been 915 inter- views made in the 3 categories of relief in addition to the other required clerical details.
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
The cost of Aid to Dependent Children is growing, as is the number of cases being handled. A total of 11 cases, representing 51 persons, received aid under this type of relief during 1947 at a cost of $10,727.10, making the average monthly expense $893.92. There is, as of December 31, 1947, an active case load of 9, representing 43 persons, with a monthly cost of $1,338.10.
We appreciate inquiries from the towns-people, and would gladly answer their requests or explain any phase of the Aid to Dependent Children law that may not be clear, if their letters are in proper order. No attention can be paid to anonymous communications that are received.
Each case receiving Aid to Dependent Children as- sistance is investigated before any payment is granted, and home visits are made at least every three months as long as the aid continues.
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
The cost of Old Age Assistance for the past year reached a new high of $44,108.85 for assistance to the 855 cases handled. This means that an average of 71 cases were handled monthly with a monthly cost of $3,700.90, or an average cost per case per month of $52.13. The increased cost can be attributed to several factors, the general increase in the cost of living, increased medical needs requiring hospitaliza- tion, and the increase for nursing home care.
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In reviewing the cost of Old Age Assistance for previous years, it is surprising to note a steady increase in the average cost per case since 1939, and a decline in the number of cases handled between 1941 and 1945, and since then an increase showing.
Effective September 1, 1947, were new rules and regulations making it necessary to pro-rate the carry- ing charges of property with adult members of a family group. This change caused some dissatisfaction among the recipients, but we feel confident that they now understand the reasons for the various changes that were necessary.
We have become accustomed to receiving com- plaints, so that when we receive compliments we be- come elated knowing that some appreciate the diffi- cult task we have before us. This past year we have received several complimentary letters.
Respectfully submitted,
CARL J. SANTHESON, Jr., Chairman BARBARA S. MULLOWNEY, S. A. STANNARD,
Board of Public Welfare
Bureau of Old Age Assistance
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES
To the Cemetery Trustees :
I submit my report for the year 1947.
At Mayflower, Ashdod, Dingley and Myles Standish Cemeteries, the general work has been done and the leaves raked. The egg clusters were creosoted and the trees sprayed by the Moth Department.
At Mayflower Cemetery, new lots have been built along Pine Avenue from Oak Avenue to Hemlock Avenue. There was a large amount of work done in trimming the dead wood out of the trees and more of this work will have to be done in the coming year. This is enlarging every year and will add to the amount of work to be done.
Higher wages and increase in the cost of materials and equipment will increase estimated expenditures.
The Fence at Ashdod Cemetery has been painted this year.
All Perpetual and Annual Care lots were cared for. There were forty two interments during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
LAUREL B. FREEMAN, Superintendent of Cemeteries.
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REPORT OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury :
We submit the following report for the Year 1947.
The report of the Superintendent of Cemeteries has been received and is made a part of this report.
The routine work of caring for the Cemeteries has been performed. The reduced appropriation has limited our work but the dry season and decreased number of interments has enabled us to take care of all necessary work in spite of the increased labor cost.
A return to a normal season with increased mowing and interments will make it necessary to ask for an ap- propriation of $10,890. We ask that the voters appro- priate this amount to carry on the work for the year 1948.
We wish to express our appreciation of those who have enabled us to care for their lots and graves and thus maintained the high standard of appearance of the Cemeteries as a whole.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY A. TAMMETT, Chairman J. NEWTON SHIRLEY, Secretary ERNEST H. BAILEY CONNIE H. KING, M. D., EDWARD P. HOBART
Cemetery Trustees.
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REPORT OF PARKS AND PLAYGROUND
COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
We submit herewith a report of the Parks and Play- grounds Committee for the year ending December 31, 1947.
The activity on the playground has increased to such a point that more time and material is necessary for the upkeep of same. We have added a considerable amount of new loam this year to the ball diamond and with the use of calcium chloride it is expected to wear longer. The bleachers and swings were repaired as usual in the spring but are badly in need of it again.
We have started work on the Park at Island Creek, located on the old schoolhouse lot, by grading it and expect to do a little more on it each year.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. PARKS, Chairman
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REPORT OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen:
I submit the report of the Public Health Nurse for the year 1947. It should be pointed out that these serv- ices are covered by an appropriation that pays the salary of the nurse for this purpose. The money does not represent fees paid by the town for each visit.
It will be noted that in all but two of the categories below there is an increase in the amount of work done.
? Cases
Visits
Old Age Assistance
5
97
General Relief
2
2
Acute Contagious Disease
11
12
Crippled Children
10
87
Tuberculosis (cases and contacts)
8
19
Syphilis
1
1
Totals
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218
Well-Child Conference-meetings 6-attendance 78 (P.T.A. sponsored)
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Transportation
Plymouth County Hospital 5 trips
North Reading State Sanitorium 1 trip
Brockton Orthopedic Clinic
3 trips
Children's Hospital
1 trip
Mass. General Hospital
1 trip
Respectfully submitted,
SUSAN E. CARTER, R. N.,
Duxbury Public Health Nurse.
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REPORT OF LIBRARIAN DUXBURY FREE LIBRARY, INC. 1947
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
As usual, June, July, August and September were
the Library's busiest months. August led with the following figures: Attendance for the month, 1620; fiction put out, 2024; non-fiction, 325. July was a close . second: Attendance, 1112; fiction, 1955; non-fiction, 339. March, as a rule a light month, showed an unex- pected total of 1009 fiction and 145 non-fiction.
Attendance throughout the year has been very good. Since March, 105 new Borrower's cards have been is- sued. Inflation hasn't spared the book market, prices rising from 20% to 50% . Light fiction isn't really worth the price asked for it today as its value is quite ephem- eral, but as the demand for it is always strong it has to be bought. Over the year, from January to January, 969 volumes were added through purchase and gen- erous gifts from many patrons. A gratifying total con- sidering the financial handicaps.
To meet the normal book growth a large double stack has been added to the central basement room, and three more large stacks, 8 to 9 feet high, were built in the west basement room. These, which will not be filled immediately, are practically the last series of shelving that can be added under existing physical conditions.
The new assistant, Mrs. Winifred A. Henderson, has fitted into the Library routine most satisfactorily, and
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has been constructively helpful in matters outside of the regular desk work. I know our patrons hope she will be a permanent member of the staff. A long step toward quicker book service was taken with the alpha- betical arrangement of all fiction in the main room. Keeping them in proper order is, it might be added, a never-ending daily job.
To the great regret of everyone connected with the Library, Mr. William H. Young has submitted his resig- nation as Treasurer. We know he is sorry to do this, but he has held the office a long time and now, grow- · ing no younger himself, feels he must retire in favor of a younger incumbent. For many years the Library has benefitted from his faithful and expert services that have preserved its financial stability.
Beyond his official work as Treasurer Mr. Young has been the Library's friend and benefactor in many ways. His unceasing and practical interest in all its problems has been of great help to the Librarian. He has given the Library a large number of volumes, many very valuable. Completing our costly genealogical de- partment is only one instance. On several occasions when the Book Budget could not fford certain desirable additions Mr. Young has paid for them out of his own pocket.
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