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There were also 25 samples of ice cream tested for butterfat content and all were up to the standard.
Twenty-six butterfat tests were undertaken for private in- dividuals.
173 bottles and 17 cans were condemned and destroyed.
One license to an out-of-town distributor was refused due the filthy condition of vehicle to be used.
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Two licenses held up due to misleading facts as to source of supply were later granted.
In addition to premises and dairies granted licenses to sell milk and cream there were 26 dairy farm inspections and 59 pasteuriza- tion plant inspections at unexpected intervals. 29 ice cream man- ufacturing plant inspections were made and 31 ice cream cabinets were examined. In many cases this year conditions were found requiring corrections which were carried out when called to the attention of those in charge of the premises.
Trouble with the town water supply was noticeable in two large processing plants; one plant installed a chlorinating outfit to be on the safe side. It is to be hoped that the trouble will soon be abated in the future as it is a hindrance to the preparation of several beverages sold by milk plants.
During the past year there have been many improvements in our large processing plants through the installation of new equip- ment and in two smaller plants of electric refrigeration which will keep milk and cream at a constant temperature until it is de- livered. On several farms producing milk there has been installed the latest type of cooler systems which cool the milk as soon as it collected from cows; this produces milk of a very low bacteria count since no time is lost in cooling and bacteria are at a mini- mum. It is gratifying to note that dealers and producers are alert to the many improvements now offered and are trying to give the public milk and cream at a high standard.
It is recommended that the board take steps to adopt regula- tions providing for the licensing of handlers of frozen desserts in order to better safeguard the health of the town. Several towns, namely Brookline, Danvers, Ipswich and several cities, have regu- lations of this type and charge from 50 cents to $5.00 for a license to sell frozen desserts. At present only those who manufacture wholesale and the retailer who manufactures to sell as home made are licensed. There are several vehicles which peddle ice cream and other frozen desserts around town during the summer months whose source of supply is in New Jersey and New York State who should be licensed as well as those who sell at cut prices. There are many products on the market which are misleading in advertising and if licenses were required it would give your inspector of milk power to insist on products being as advertised and would raise the standard to a higher level. There are two ways of carrying
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this out, one-to license each individual who sells frozen desserts at a small fee, the other to license each distributor who sells in this town at a higher fee, say $5.00 per year with all licenses expiring on March 1st of each calender year to correspond with the date all other manufacturer licenses expire. The second method would not come out on the retailer in town but on all distributors who are out of town and would result in extra revenue to the town.
In conclusion all milk and cream and oleomargarine licenses expire on the first day of June 1940, and must be renewed on or before that date. Before any sale of any milk and cream is made premises must be inspected and license issued for which a fee of fifty cents is charged. This applies to all hotels, restaurants, stores and any other person selling milk and cream in any form.
Respectfully submitted,
ALFRED C. STACEY, Inspector of Milk
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Report of Town Physician
February 2, 1940
Board of Selectmen
Andover, Mass.
GENTLEMEN :
I herewith, submit the annual report of cases seen and treated by the undersigned, in the capacity of Town Physician, for the year ending December thirty-first, nineteen hundred thirty-nine.
House Calls 235
Office Calls 184
Maternity
1
Investigations
0
Respectfully yours,
JOHN J. HARTIGAN, M.D.
Report of Animal Inspector
Board of Selectmen
Andover, Massachusetts
GENTLEMEN :
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31st, 1939:
Number of Cattle Inspected
823
Number of Sheep Inspected 12
Number of Goats Inspected
14
Number of Swine Inspected
208
Number of Barns Inspected
93
Number of Interstate Cattle Identified and Relseased
44
Number of Dogs Quarantined
59
Number of Dogs Affected with Rabies
0
I am pleased to state Andover has had no cows affected with tuberculosis during 1939.
Respectfully submitted,
SIDNEY P. WHITE, Animal Inspector
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Report of Building Inspector
December 31, 1939
Board of Selectmen, Andover, Massachusetts
GENTLEMEN :
I herewith submit my report as Building Inspector from Jan- uary 1, 1939 to December 31, 1939.
Dwellings (new)
47
Garages (new)
18
Additions and Alterations
58
Hog Pen
1
Service Station
1
Saw Mill
1
Roadside Stand
1
Barn
1
Sheds
6
Summer House
1
Ice House
1
Poultry Houses
10
Camps
3
Dormitory
1
Store Houses
2
Green Houses
2
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Dormitories in town containing eight or more rooms above the second floor were inspected to see that they complied with the law relative to safety appliances and a report of each inspection was sent to the Commissioner of Public Safety.
The estimated cost of new construction in the Town of An- dover during the past year is $358,880.00, and of additions and alterations is $63,742.00, thus making a total estimated cost of $422,622.00.
Fees for building permits, amounting to one hundred and sixty- eight dollars ($168.00), were collected by me and turned over to the Town Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. DRISCOLL, Building Inspector
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Report of Tree Warden
January 1, 1940
To the Citizens of Andover:
The early part of the year 1939 was spent by the tree depart- ment in pruning large broken branches from the trees and clearing up debris left after the hurricane of September 21, 1938. Nine men were employed until the last of February when the emergency funds were exausted.
The town meeting in March failed to provide for additional work on the storm-weakened trees. The regular men of the tree department continued the work of caring for the trees as far as possible. This work consisted of pruning, bracing and strengthen- ing branches cracked or split at the crotches and other repair work. Many scars were smoothed and painted. No cavity work was done as there was too great need of other tree repairs.
It will take years to repair our shade trees. I believe extra funds for labor and material should be provided at this time. The pres- ent is the time to make greater effort to repair the trees. Delay means disfigurement or loss of trees in the future. Decay will cause a great increase in the cost of repair in years to come. Every high wind storm takes its toll in broken branches and trees weakened by the hurricane.
The Andover Garden Club and a number of interested citizens planted a few excellent trees along our streets.
A special article in this years warrant asks for an appropriation of six hundred ($600) dollars for new trees, loam and fertilizer. New trees are needed to replace many old ones destroyed in 1938. The soil is poor and depleted of food elements in many places. New trees will need loam and fertilizer for proper growth.
I advocate planting new trees inside the sidewalk, where it is possible to do so. They will have a better chance to develop away from hard pavements, overhead wires and the ever-increasing damage by automobiles. The state law allows such planting of trees, provided the owner of the property consents.
Many trees have been and are being planted too close together, without regard to their future growth and beauty. Most shade trees should be planted forty to fifty feet apart. While walks,
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driveways and other objects often interfere with good spacing of street trees, I believe trees planted about in line with the outside corners of a building are much better placed than when planted directly opposite the center of a building.
The ever-increasing demand for electric current means the extension of high voltage wires. Besides being a problem to the tree worker these wires require more clearance through the trees. We must sacrifice much of the beauty of the trees, plant new trees away from the line of wires or place the wires underground. For the present it seems as if a combination of all three methods are necessary.
Andover is noted for the beauty of its shade trees. This will not be so in the future unless we are willing to do more for our trees of today.
Believing now is the time for extra effort to repair our trees, I recommend an appropriation for the Tree Department of six thousand five hundred ($6500) dollars.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE R. ABBOTT, Tree Warden
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Report of Moth Superintendent
January 1, 1940
Board of Selectmen, Town of Andover:
GENTLEMEN :
The gypsy moth caterpillars were very numerous during the past spring and summer, and stripped the trees of leaves in many locations.
They were especially serious in the west, south, and southeast sections of the town. These sections of the town are now heavily infested with gypsy moth egg clusters. Shawsheen Village was the only section of the town where fewer egg clusters were found last fall.
The Moth department spent much time creosoting egg clusters. Many egg clusters were high in the trees and required much climb- ing to reach and destroy them.
Two crews of W.P.A. men under project numbers 15367 and 18446 creosoted gypsy moth egg clusters in the woodlands last winter and spring.
Several hundred Browntail Moth nests in one colony were found and destroyed.
Last fall moth project number 18446 was reopened with one crew of W.P.A. men creosoting gypsy moth egg clusters in the woodlands adjacent to the town highways. Another crew are expected to operate under this project and if possible more cre- osoting will be done deeper in the woodlands.
Much spraying was carried out by the moth department the past spring and summer along the highways in the control of the gypsy moth. Great effort will be needed to keep the gypsy moth caterpillars in check this coming year.
Tent caterpillars were numerous last spring, but were well con- trolled by early spraying.
Special effort was made to check the elm leaf beetle which has been serious for many years. I am glad to report the elm trees were nearly free of this insect.
Fall web-worms were very numerous; the unsightly nests being found in nearly all parts of the town. Many nests were cut off and
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burned, while in a number of places it was necessary to spray be- cause of the number of insects.
Because of the serious gypsy moth situation, the probable increase in web worms, and increase in the price of insecticides, the need of new high pressure 1/2 inch hose and the town's obliga- tion to the state law in the control of insects; I recommend that five thousand dollars be appropriated for moth work.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE R. ABBOTT, Moth Superintendent
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Spring Grove Cemetery
The Trustees of Spring Grove Cemetery submit their annual report for the year 1939.
Improvements:
180 feet brook relaid and capped with granite.
3779 ft. of curbing installed on both sides of cemetery.
7500 ft. of old road resurfaced on both sides of cemetery.
Office building repainted one coat.
Removal of two old rockeries on east side.
Reseeding and completion of 3 acres of land on new develop- ment on east side.
Completion of 95 ft. of new road on west side.
Installation of electric lights in west side tool house and com- pletion of closets and hangers for equipment.
Four acres brush land cut.
Extension work for 1940:
Improvement of roads-completion of new roads-planting of more trees and general beautification of cemetery.
Perpetual Care:
Many owners seem to have different opinions as to what they should receive under perpetual care contract.
A certain sum of money is placed in the bank under the name of the owner of lot. The interest accruing from principal is used each year for the care of this particular lot. The principal can never be used and remains in the bank perpetually for owner or his heirs forever.
The trustees can only expend on lot the amount each year that the principal pays and at some future date it may be necessary to call on lot owners, where the principal is $100. or less, to in- crease the amount now on lot, as the interest from the bank at 21/2 percent does not provide a sufficient sum for taking care of the lot.
Copy of Perpetual Care Contract issued by Spring Grove Cemetery:
The said Town of Andover shall never be held responsible for their conduct in the premises except for good faith and such rea-
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sonable diligence as may be required of more gratuitous agents; and provided further that said town of Andover shall in no case be required to expend more money for any purpose whatever upon said lot than it shall receive from the income of this fund. It is understood that the surplus, if any, of such income or interest accumulate for such times as we may deem expedient or, at our discretion to apply the said surplus or any part thereof, from time to time, to ornamenting and preserving and caring for the grounds of the cemetery in which said lot above mentioned is located.
Wooden boxes or containers:
No wooden boxes or containers for outer casings are accepted for interments under any circumstances in cemetery.
The wooden box for outer casings of casket is a relic of old days and its use results in sunken and unsightly graves, which are a continual expense on upkeep with no funds provided to take care of this condition caused by their use. The Cemetery supplies at cost a concrete box or container where lot owners do not care to use a concrete, steel or slate vault. The use of wood in any form for outer casings is absolutely prohibited in our cemetery.
ยท The cemetery is on a strictly cash basis and no lots are sold without perpetual care.
Lots can be sold to Andover citizens, who so desire, on partial payment plan with 50 per cent cash and balance in four notes, final payment within one year's time, entails a carrying charge of $5.00.
We call attention to the public that no horseback riding is allowed in the cemetery. We have had considerable in the last year and want no repetition of the same.
Total Receipts:
Total receipts from Spring Grove Cemetery turned into the town treasury for the year 1939 were $7035.56. The unexpended balance from budget is $395.72.
The gates of the cemetery will be closed Memorial Day from 9.30 to 12 o'clock during services of the veterans' organizations. Entrance by foot during these hours only. The roads on the west
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side are narrow so that we are unable to take care of auto-traffic during this period. Parking on one side of the street, only, under the supervision of the Police Department.
Visitors are welcome!
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER E. CURTIS, Chairman FRED E. CHEEVER, Secretary JOHN M. ERVING SAMUEL P. HULME
DAVID R. LAWSON
GAVIN H. McGHIE
ARTHUR K. JENKINS
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Sealer of Weights and Measures
December 31, 1939
To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Andover:
GENTLEMEN :
I hereby submit my annual report for the year 1939:
SCALES
Adjusted
Sealed
Condem.
Platform over 10,000 lbs.
5
0
0
Platform under 5000 lbs.
19
45
0
Counter 100 lbs. or over
1
5
0
Counter under 100 lbs.
6
55
1
Beam over 100 lbs.
0
2
0
Spring 100 lbs. or over
0
5
0
Spring under 100 lbs.
13
57
0
Computing under 100 lbs.
9
28
0
Personal weighing (slot)
0
9
0
Prescription
0
4
0
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Avoirdupois
0
235
0
Apothecary
0
56
1
Metrics
0
38
0
Liquid Measures
0
42
0
Oil Jars
0
35
0
Meters over 1 inch
3
4
0
Gasoline Pumps
4
74
0
8 N.S.
Oil Measuring Pumps
0
20
0
Grease Measuring Pumps
0
23
0
Quantity Measures on Pump
0
68
0
Yard Sticks
0
6
0
I have collected from December 1, 1938 to November 30, 1939 $131.37 (one hundred and thirty-one dollars and thirty-seven cents.)
Respectfully submitted, LEWIS N. MEARS, Sealer of Weights and Measures
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Report of Wire Inspector
Board of Selectmen, Andover, Massachusetts:
GENTLEMEN :
I hereby submit the following report on Wire Inspections covered by me for the year 1939.
Number of Inspections
245
Collected and turned over to the Treasurer, Town of Andover $122.50
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM J. YOUNG, Wire Inspector
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Town of Andover - Jury List
JUNE, 1939
Abbott, Hartwell B. Anderson, Ernest E. Barnard, W. Shirley Barrett, John S.
Farmer
Poultryman
Real Estate
Clerk
115 Red Spring Rd. Ballardvale Rd. 12 High St. 63 Burnham Rd. 8 Elm St.
Beedie, Alexander Beirne, Francis X. Berry, Ralph T.
Janitor Clerk
14 Bartlet St. 83 Pine St.
Blomquist, Bror G.
Electrician
Borneman, Frank J.
Carpenter
Brown, George B.
Operative
B'uote, Larry B.
Engineer
Boston Rd.
Buxton, Ira
Carpenter
So. Main St.
Buxton, Walter E.
Painter
19 Summer St.
Cairnie, Henry
Laborer 120 No. Main St.
Cairnie, Robert Y.
Caretaker
Chadwick, Nathaniel
Unemployed
Chambers, Arthur S.
Farmer
Cheever, W. Abbott
Artist
63 Chestnut St. Center St.
Cook, Charles S.
Bookkeeper
101 Elm St.
Craik, James B.
Retired
1 Essex Place Dascomb Rd.
Dobbie, Robert
W. P. A.
36 Dufton Rd.
Doherty, James D.
Insurance
21 Harding St. 4 Dufton Rd. Lowell St.
Eaton, Charles A.
Farmer Dresser
109 Elm St.
Fairweather, James D.
Odd Work
15 Abbot St. Holt Rd.
Feeney, Byron J.
Foreman
Flanagan, Charles J.
Brush Maker
49 Poor St.
Flint, John H.
Painter 35 Washington Ave. Farmer Bailey Rd. Electrician 78 Lowell St.
Foster, Russell J.
Gill, Joseph M.
Carpenter
16 Cuba St.
Gilman, Albert E.
Carpenter
Lowell St.
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18 Baker Lane 4 Main St. Ter. Lowell St.
Comber, Joseph
Signal Operator
Curtis, Walter E.
Salesman
Dufton, George C. H.
Contractor
Ellis, Franklin T.
Flint, William M.
Operative
49 Union St. Prospect Rd. 29 Main St.
Gray, Claremont I. Greenwood, Ralph L. Hadley, Ralph E. Haggerty, Daniel J. Hardy, Frederick C. Hardy, Philip L. Harnedy, William A.
Rubber Worker
Operative
Wholesale grocer Retired
Farmer
Contractor Clerk
Henderson, George M.
Carpenter
Henderson, John
Carpenter
Hennessey, William
Finisher
Hickey, Vincent P.
Salesman
Hill, John K.
Operative
Holt, Carl J.
Painter
23 Bartlet St.
Houston, Robert S.
Unemployed
Hovey, James H.
Carpenter
354 No. Main St. So. Main St. 74 Lowell St.
Humphreys, William H.
Hurley, John F.
Carpenter
10 Harding St.
Hutcheson, Douglas W.
Operative
Jaques, Robert G.
Farmer
Johnson, Howard B.
Engineer
Kearn, Frederick J.
Laborer
Haggetts Pond Rd.
Keery, Samuel
Flax Dresser
17 Elm Ct.
Kurth, William W.
Merchant
Salesman
Lewis, Herbert
Farmer
Salesman
Livingston, Clinton R.
Poultryman
Livingston, George F.
Poultryman
Lord, John T.
Retired
Luce, Rowland L.
Furniture
Lynch, Michael J.
Rubber Worker
Matthews, Clester E.
Wool sorter
Mayo, Archibald J. '
Section Hand
McCarthy, Frank G.
Contractor
Janitor Mechanic
Retired
Unemployed
Laborer
Clerk
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74 Poor St. 19 Summer St. 6 Ridge St. Center St. 95 Haverhill St. 12 Wolcott Ave. Woburn St. 108 Lowell St. 10 Johnson Rd. 94 Haverhill St. Highland Ave. 89 Chestnut St.
McDermitt, William G. Mooar, Philip C.
Moore, William P.
Murphy, Michael M.
Myatt, Peter S.
Nelligan, John J.
32 Wash. Ave. Tewksbury St. 30 Wolcott Ave. 74 Morton St. Haggetts Pond Rd.
111 Chestnut St. 24 Summer St. Andover St.
64 Red Spring Rd. 1 Cassimere St. 46 Elm St. Lowell St.
115 Summer St. 69 Maple Ave. 26 Carmel Rd.
Lane, Stanley V.
300 No. Main St. Holt Rd. Lowell St. 59 Salem St. Andover St. Brown St.
Lindsay, Carl N.
Clerk
Newman, Winthrop R. Newton, Charles M.
121 Elm St. Boutwell Rd.
Nicoll, Frank L. Peters, Thomas
Painter
2 Stratford Rd. 37 Lowell St.
Petrie, Alexander B.
Gardener
Platt, Thomas W.
Retired
Poland, John
Auto Mechanic
Rennie, Adam E.
Farmer
Robb, David B.
Janitor
8 Abbot St.
Robertson, Foster G.
Salesman
7 Canterbury St. 55 High St.
Ronan, William A.
Chauffeur
60 Morton St. Andover St.
Shea, Maurice P.
Operative
30 Burnham Rd.
Shiers, Frederick R.
Salesman 232 No. Main St. Brick Mason Rattlesnake Hill Rd.
Smith, J. Lewis
Unemployed
5 York St. 9 Brook St.
Stacey, Franklin H.
Chemist
Stack, Robert A.
Chauffeur
20 Summer St. 1 Union St.
Steinert, Arthur E.
Contractor
Stevens, Clinton H.
Accountant
72 Morton St.
Stott, Joseph E.
Accountant
High St., B. V.
Sutton, Osborne
Rubber worker
119 Chestnut St.
Sweeney, John F.
Steamfitter
42 High St.
Taylor, Thomas D.
Forester
79 Lowell St.
Tewksbury, Willis D.
Retired
7 Hidden Rd.
Trow, William A.
Retired
31 Lowell St.
Tucker, Charles H.
Rubber worker
111 Abbot St. Andover St.
Turner, Patrick J.
Plumber
Waldie, James S.
Unemployed
13 Bartlet St.
Wetterberg, Carl A.
Operative
White, Peter
Farmer
96 Maple Ave. So. Main St.
Unemployed
Poultryman
Retired
51 Bartlet St. Bancroft Rd. 68 Whittier St. Argilla Rd.
Ronan, Leonard
Laborer
Schofield, James F.
Weaver
Smith, Arthur J.
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Trustees of Memorial Hall Library
NATHAN C. HAMBLIN
GEORGE F. SAWYER
HENRY G. TYER
BURTON S. FLAGG PHILIP F. RIPLEY MARY BYERS SMITH
CLAUDE M. FUESS
Chairman PHILIP F. RIPLEY
Secretary and Treasurer GEORGE F. SAWYER
Librarian MIRIAM PUTNAM
Assistants
MARGARET D. MANNING DOROTHY H. RUHL NANCY E. BABCOCK
In Charge of Junior Room EVELYN R. ROBINSON
Assistant SARAH A. BALLARD
In Charge of Ballardvale Branch MARTHA D. BYINGTON
Janitor ARCHIBALD MACLAREN
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Report of Finance Committee
The following is a list of the monies owned by the Trustees of Memorial Hall Library as of December 20, 1939:
American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
4 shares $ 571.50
Bangor & Aroostook Railway
4%-'51
5,000.00
Bell Telephone Co. of Canada
5%-'55 3,000.00
Boston & Albany Railroad
5%-'63 2,000.00
Boston & Maine Railroad
5%-'41 2,000.00
Central New York Power Company
33/4%-'62
1,000.00
Chicago Railways Company
5%-CFD
7,500.00
Dayton Power & Light Company
312%-'60
1,000.00
Detroit, City of
412%-'51
1,000.00
Eastern Gas & Fuel Associates
4%-'56
3,000.00
New England Power Association
5%-'48
3,000.00
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
5%-'52
1,000.00
New York Steam Corporation
312%-'63
1,000.00
Northern States Power Co.
31/2%-'67
3,000.00
Pennsylvania Company
4%-'63
5,000.00
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
412%-'84
6,000.00
Philadelphia Electric Company
31/2%-'67
1,000.00
Puget Sound Power & Light Co.
41/2%-'50
5,000.00
Southern California Gas Company
41/2%-'61
5,000.00
United States Treasury
3%-46/48
3,000.00
Massachusetts Savings Banks
13,101.27
Other Savings Institutions
8,400.00
Cash Income on Hand
231.49
Cash Principal on Hand
2,000.00
Andover Evening Study Groups of Phillips
Academy Fund
200.00
$83,004.26
GEORGE F. SAWYER, Treasurer
February 6, 1940
This is to certify that the monies belonging to the Trustees of Memorial Hall Library, and the income received therefrom, have been checked and are found correct.
The expenditures in this department are paid by the Town Treasurer and are examined by the Town Accountant.
BURTON S. FLAGG NATHAN C. HAMBLIN Finance Committee of the Trustees
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Report of Trustees of Memorial Hall Library
The Trustees of Memorial Hall Library have voted to adopt the annual report of the librarian as their report to the Town for the year 1939.
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Report of the Memorial Hall Librarian
To the Trustees of the Memorial Hall Library:
I herewith present the report of the library for the twelve months ending December 31, 1939.
The largest circulation in the history of the library is recorded for the past year. 109,946 books were circulated for home use, an increase of 10% over 1938. 674 new borrowers were registered during the year making a total of 5,869 borrowers using the library, 55% of the total population. The number of books cir- culated per capita was 10.4.
Although comparisons are never wholly satisfactory because local situations and conditions differ, nevertheless it is interesting to make comparisons with towns of similar size. Lexington, a town of 10,813, had in 1938 a circulation of 91,506 with a per capita circulation of 8.4 books and a per capita income of $1.43. Andover in the same year circulated 99,440 books which repre- sented 9.9 books with an income per capita of *$1.38. Wellesley, a town slightly larger, 13,376, had a yearly circulation of 170,768, a per capita circulation of 13 and a per capita income of $1.35.
During the past year the library has sustained two losses: the first, in the death on February 16th of Mr. Frederic S. Boutwell, a trustee of the library for many years, and the second, in the resignation of Miss Edna A. Brown as librarian.
Mr. Boutwell was chosen a trustee of the library in 1898 and served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Board for more than forty years. His years of devoted service to the library during the administrations of Mr. Ballard Holt and Miss Edna A. Brown coincided with the development of the library as a force in the community.
In May, Mr. George F. Sawyer was elected Trustee and Treas- urer in Mr. Boutwell's place.
Any change offers an opportunity for retrospect and it will not be amiss to look back briefly over the thirty-three years of achieve- ment, the evidence for which is found in the growth of the library under Miss Edna A. Brown. In her twenty-fifth annual report, Miss Brown described the library as she found it in 1906 and we
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