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After inspection of premises as required by law the following licenses were granted :
Milk and Cream (all classes) 47
Oleomargarine Registrations 12
Pasteurization Establishments 7 Ice Cream Manufacturers 5
This resulted in a revenue of $124.50 to the town.
There were 72 samples of milk and 23 samples of cream taken from various sources and tested for butterfat, nine milk and ten cream were found to be below standard, on second samples taken within five days were found to be up to stand- ard. Seventy bottles and five cans were condemned as unfit for further use. Twelve samples of ice cream mix were tested and six were found to be below standard federal require- ments. Tests on five samples of ice cream showed two below standard in butterfat.
In addition to premises granted licenses to sell milk and renewal licenses there were 112 additional pasteurization plant inspections, 20 ice cream manufacturers plant, 89 farm inspections, and 72 re-inspections of premises granted licenses to sell milk and cream. In many cases violations were found which required correction and when called to attention of those responsible were corrected. In one case a threat of court action was necessary before it was corrected; however, it has not yet been repeated.
Fifty-six complaints were made by consumers and all were investigated and found justified. Majority was due to
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carelessness on part of distributor. Complaints were received on cream which passed the butterfat requirements but was of inferior grade which could be proved only by bacteria tests. There is no doubt that at times this town has been a dumping ground for inferior products in cream as now is possible under existing market conditions. Steps should be taken to allow bacteria' tests on any suspicious samples in order that it can be raised to the highest standard possible. Knowledge that bacteria tests will be made will improve the quality brought into Andover from outside sources.
A total of 501 hours was spent on this work as Inspector of Milk for 1945; this includes correspondence pertaining to the work, inspections. meetings and other duties.
The past year was a trying one for all producers locally, labor shortage reached a new peak, grain and hay and other feeds increased in price with a decrease in quality which in turn decreased milk production. All producers are operating at the highest efficiency possible and any further increase in feed for herds will result in increased prices for milk which at the present time is possible. Producers are the unsung heroes of this critical era, they work seven days a week, little time is taken for recreation, and many rather than pay in- creased labor costs as well as feed costs are thinking of cutting down herds. If they do, a serious shortage of milk will take place in this area which will exceed any crisis in the past. During the latter part of January or early in Febru- ary this section will experience one of the worst shortages of dairy products, especially butter and cheese. Nothing can be done about it and only solution is to replace those now em- ployed by the federal government with men who have worked on farms and know what labor means, instead of men who have never been on a farm and use facts and statistics to prove points, many facts which have never existed and are non existent.
If any changes are made in the national set-up it will take at least six months or possibly a year to reach a normal
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supply. It should be borne in mind that it takes almost two years to produce good milking cows and our federal govern- ment cannot and must not neglect our producers as now is the case.
In conclusion, I extend my sincere thanks to all pro- ducers, distributors and other handlers of milk and cream, also oleomargarine, for their co-operation in helping to keep the quality of dairy products sold to Andover consumers at a high level in spite of the trying times we are going through and hope that they will continue to complain about inferior products so that Andover consumers will have the best quality possible at all times.
All milk and cream, also oleomargarine licenses expire on June 1st, 1946, and must be renewed at that time. This applies to all stores, hotels, restaurants and any other estab- lishments or persons selling milk and cream in any form regardless of amount.
Respectfully submitted,
ALFRED C. STACEY, Inspector of Milk
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Report of Town Physician
Board of Selectmen, Andover, Massachusetts:
DEAR SIRS:
It is with considerable regret that I am sending you my final report as town physician.
I would like to express at this time my sincere appreci- ation for the co-operation which I have always received from your Board, and for the able assistance given to me by Town Clerk, Mr. George Winslow, and by the Supervisor of Wel- fare, Mr. Arthur Cole.
The following cases were seen by the undersigned from January to July, 1945:
Very truly yours,
JOHN J. HARTIGAN. M. D.
House calls: 63 Office calls: 82
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Report of Building Inspector
Board of Selectmen, Andover, Massachusetts:
GENTLEMEN
I herewith submit my report as Building Inspector from January 1st, 1945, to December 31, 1945:
Dwellings (new)
8
Additions and Alterations
63
Garages
15
Poultry Houses
23
Tool Sheds
4
Barns
3
Tea Room
1
Milk Shed
1
Oil Storage Tank
1
Garage and Storage
3
Auto Salesroom
1
Filling Station
1
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Dormitories in town containing eight or more rooms above the second floor were inspected to see that they com- plied 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 during the past year is $78,715.00 and additions and alterations $58,015.00. Fees for building permits and elevator licenses amounting to one hundred and seven ($107.00) dollars 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, 1946
To the Citizens of Andover:
Damage from many storms in the past several years and the many difficult conditions that public trees are forced to grow under have caused a great amount of tree work. The necessity to use regular men in clearing brush along the road- side by hand labor has contributed to delay in tree repair work. I strongly urge the employment of at least one more regular man. The budget has provided funds equal to the employment of two regular men a year. To assist in this greatly needed work provision should be made for employ- ment of at least three men.
To reduce the cost per mile of keeeping our 100 or more miles of roads free from brush I recommend the purchase of a tractor roadside mower. With increasing cost of labor such a machine would reduce the cost of brush clearing per mile, and utilize labor to the best advantage for the town.
Many extremes .of weather conditions prevailed during the past year. High wind storms caused severe damage to trees. Very high unseasonable temperatures in late March and early April forced out the leaves and blossoms on many trees and shrubs only to be destroyed by late frosts and cold wet weather. Later on, a high wind storm stripped great quantities of leaves from the trees and made them look as if an infestation of insects had riddled the leaves.
Frequent rains throughout most of the summer delayed and hindered outdoor activities, but produced rank growth of brush along our roadways. A heavy snow in early December followed by heavy rains filled the ground with water which should help our trees and shrubs withstand the cold, drying winds of winter.
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Power saws have been developed to a high state of efficiency in falling trees and cutting up the trunks and large branches. Such a machine increases the efficiency of labor and would be a great aid in our regular tree removal work. Such a saw would be of great value to the town in any future disaster such as ice and high wind storms, or if the Dutch Elm Disease should spread to Andover. This disease has now approached through western Massachsettts as near as Springfield. All such infected trees must be cut down and destroyed. There is no other control.
Poison ivy along our highways has long been a menace to many citizens, and there has been considerable discussion about its destruction. Little of this eradication has been done because of labor costs and the danger to workers coming in contact with the plant. With the development of new chemi- cals which by being sprayed on the leaves and vines destroy the poison ivy more citizens are becoming interested in its extermination.
Before the town undertakes such a program on public ways it should consider the difficulties. There is the cost of material, labor in applying, operating cost of truck and spray- ing machine. Another problem presents itself. Should we spray just to the boundary line of the public way or over the wall or fence from which the poison ivy may grow? If an appropri- ation were made the Tree Warden would have to decide in what part of the town this work should start. Such an under- taking would call for a lot of cooperation and tolerance on the part of everyone.
The Lawrence Gas and Electric Company employed a tree company during the summer and fall to clear electric lines through our public trees under the supervision of an employee from the Tree Department. It is their hope to give you better wire service. It is a problem to grow good trees and maintain good wire service at the same time. Present methods are far from ideal. The ever-increasing use of electric power in our homes makes cooperation necessary !!
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Good shade trees are a great asset to the town. Provide for the planting and care of our public trees and the cutting of roadside brush as estimated in the Tree Warden's budget for 1946.
The main items are as follows:
Warden's Salary
$1,342.00
Labor (3 men)
6,342.00
Truck Maintenance, etc.
400.00
Tools and Equipment
150.00
Trees
90.00
Rent of Shop, Telephone and
all Other Expenses €
156.00
A total of
$8,480.00
Which amount I recommend be appropriated to carry on the work of the Tree Department in 1946.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE R. ABBOTT, Tree Warden
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Report of Moth Superintendent
January 1, 1946
To the Board of Selectmen, Town of Andover:
GENTLEMEN :
There was a heavy infestation of the Fall Web Worm in August and early September. Our roadsides were kept free by spraying, and by cutting off and destroying these nests. This insect makes webs and destroys the leaves inside the webs. They should not be confused with the tent caterpillar of early spring. The Birch Leaf Skeletonizer was abundant last August and September, a condition general throughout New England. Spraying the Birch Tree leaves with Arsenate of Lead in August is the recommended control measure for this insect ..
The above two insects extend the control period into late summer, and if heavy infestation occurs this summer the present Moth appropriation will not be sufficient to con- trol these insects throughout the town.
Gypsy Moth egg clusters found this fall and winter show a decided increase. Elm Leaf Beetle is another insect on the increase, indicating that greater control measures are necessary.
There continue to be large numbers of Tent Caterpillars to control each spring. No Brown Tail Moth nests were found in 1945.
The Dutch Elm Disease has been found in 24 towns in western Massachusetts, with a total of 85 trees destroyed in the past five years, 42 of these being found and destroyed in 1945. These diseased trees were found as far east as Spring-
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field. Sample twigs taken from wilting elm branches may be sent to the Dutch Elm Disease Laboratory, Massachusetts State College, as it is only by laboratory test that this disease can be told from other wilt diseases of elm.
I recommend the purchase of a modern power sprayer of 30 to 35 gal. a minute capacity, to replace an old sprayer of insufficient capacity, either for speed of application or power enough to reach high trees. Public and private work calls for more spraying of high trees which is beyond the capacity of this old sprayer. Our sprayer purchased in 1938 is doing the bulk of private work and part of the public work. We should have a modern machine to divide the load and save our 1938 Machine from being pushed beyond its limit, and being worn out in a short time.
Private work, pay for which is paid to the town through tax assessments, has been increasing, resulting in less work being done on public trees.
With Gypsy Moth and Elm Leaf Beetle increasing and a heavy infestation of Web Worm and Birch Leaf Skeletonizer extending the period of control, it will be necessary to cut down on private spraying or increase the Moth Department budget. The State Moth Law obligates the town to spend $5,000 for public control. work outside of private work, which work has increased to $1,800 a year.
There are many compounds of the new insecticide DDT available this year and I expect to try some of these as may be recommended by the State Moth Department and the Massachusetts State College.
To provide for insect control work I recommend that $5,830.00 be appropriated for the Moth Department in 1946.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE R. ABBOTT, Moth Superintendent
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Report of Trustees of Spring Grove Cemetery
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The Trustees of Spring Grove Cemetery submit their annual report for the year ending 1945.
There were 82 interments during the year and 32 new lots were sold.
The income from perpetual care funds amounted to $1.770.00.
Monies received from annual care, foundations, sale of lots, interments, etc., amounted to $6,792.50 out of an expended appropriation of $9,464.79. $15.21 was returned to the town as an unexpended balance.
Due to the man power shortage and difficulty in obtain- ing materials we have been unable to make some improve- ments which we would like to have done. However, some garden plots and shrubbery were improved upon.
The Trustees are asking under special articles the ap- propriation of $225.00 for a gasoline generator for the pur- pose of running a power trimmer. The one we now have is 'completely worn out; also $1,500.00 for a new Ford chassis. The present one is 12 years old and is in need of extensive repairs, new tires, etc., which would be an unwise expenditure of money. We propose to transfer the body to the new chassis.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK R. PETTY, Chairman FREDERICK E. CHEEVER, Secretary FRED G. CHENEY CLIFFORD E. MARSHALL MALCOLM E. LUNDGREN
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Sealer of Weights and Measures
December 31, 1945
To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Andover: GENTLEMEN:
I hereby submit my annual report for the year 1945: SCALES
Adjusted
Sealed
Condem.
Platform over 10,000 lbs.
1
4
0
Platforms under 5,000 lbs.
17
56
0
Counter 100 lbs. or over
4
7
0
Counter under 100 lbs.
5
49
0
Beam over 100 lbs.
0
1
0
Spring 100 lbs. or over
0
2
0
Spring under 100 lbs.
15
38
1
Computing under 100 lbs.
2
26
0
Personal Weighing (Slot)
5
16
2
Prescription
0
4
0
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Avoirdupois
0
283
0
Apothecary
0
51
1
Metrics
0
13
0
Liquid Measures
0
27
0
Meters over 1 inch
1
4
0
· Gasoline Pumps
3
45 N.S. 7 0
Oil Jars
F
0
8
0
Oil Measuring Pumps
0
9
0
Grease Measuring Pumps
0
23
0
Quantitv Measures on Pumps
0
19
0
Yard Sticks
0
7
0
I have collected from December 1, 1944, to November 30. 1945. $109.35 (one hundred and nine dollars and thirty- five cents ).
Respectfully submitted. LEWIS N. MEARS, Sealer of Weights and Measures
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Report of Wire Inspector
To the Board of Selectmen, Andover, Mass .:
GENTLEMEN:
I hereby submit my report for the year 1945:
Inspections 148
Turned over to the Town Treasurer $74.00
WILLIAM J. YOUNG, Inspector of Wires
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Town of Andover - Jury List JUNE, 1945
Abbott, Hartwell B.
Farmer Dascomb Rd.
Anderson, Ernest
Farmer
Ballardvale Rd.
Andrew, T. Edwin, Jr.
Real Est. & Ins. 14 Riverina Rd.
Bailey, Samuel H., Jr.
Clerk
33 Morton St.
Baker, Richard W.
Retired
8 Maple Ave.
Barnard, W. Shirley Barrett, John S.
Real Estate
12 High St.
Baxter, Charles O.
Loan Mgr.
15 Cedar Rd.
Beedie, Alexander
Janitor 8 Elm St.
Beirne, Francis X.
Bookkeeper
14 Bartlet St.
Belul, Febi
Rubber Worker 109 Pine St.
Berry, Ralph T.
Cloth Examiner
83 Pine St.
Bird, William F.
Salesman
12 Canterbury St.
Blake, Preston H.
Food Broker 7 Stratford Rd.
Blake, Winston A.
Food Broker
5 Stratford Rd.
Blomquist, Bror G.
Electrician
49 Union St.
Brodhead, John A.
Retired
15 High St.
Brown, George B.
Shipper
29 Main St. Boston Rd.
Buote, Larry B.
Engineer
Butler, Byron T.
News Editor
22 Central St.
Buxton, Walter E.
Painter
19 Summer St.
Cairnie, Henry
Shipper 120 North Main St.
Cairnie, Robert Y.
Operative
18 Baker Lane
Campbell, George W.
Ins. Agent
Main St.
Chadwick, Harry
Janitor
34 Avon St.
Chadwick, Nathaniel
Clerk 4 Main St. Terr.
Chambers, Arthur S.
Farmer Lowell St.
Cheever, W. Abbott
Artist
Salem St.
Cheney, Paul M. Clark, Dana W.
Ins. Adjuster 17 Canterbury St.
Civil Engineer 72 Whittier St.
Clark. Wilbur T.
Guard 7 Argyle St.
Clough, Harry E.
Ins. Agent 147 Chestnut St.
Comber, Joseph
Signal Operator Center St.
Cookson, Francis R.
Photographer
123 Main St.
Clerk
63 Burnham Rd.
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Artist
411 Andover St. So. Main St.
Rigger
Wood Worker 209 Holt Rd. Banker Dascomb Rd. 105 Elm St.
Chauffeur
Chauffeur 93 Abbot St.
Insurance
21 Harding St. Lowell St.
Dufton, George C. H.
Eastman, Floyd W.
Clerk 83 Chestnut St. Labor Organizer 36 Walnut Ave. Retired
34 Summer St.
Ellis, Franklin T.
Dresser 109 Elm St.
Fairweather, James D.
Caretaker
15 Abbot St.
Fallon, Joseph E., Jr.
Accountant
45 High St. Holt Rd.
Flaherty, John L.
Greenskeeper
42 Enmore St.
Flanagan. Charles J.
Brush Maker
49 Poor St.
Flint, John H.
Painter 35 Washington Ave.
Foster, Russell J.
Electrician
15 Fletcher St.
Gill, Joseph M.
Carpenter
16 Cuba St.
Gilman, Albert E.
Carpenter
Lowell St.
Glines, Roland B.
Electrician
63 Bartlet St. 22 Carmel Rd.
Gray, Claremont I.
Clerk
32 Washington Ave. Tewksbury St.
Hadley, Ralph E.
Hardy. Frederick C.
Operative
Clerk 89 Burnham Rd.
Henderson, Alexander
Carpenter
Argilla Rd.
Hickey. Vincent P.
Accountant
232 No. Main St.
Hill. John K.
Clerk Lowell St.
Hodge, Robert
Retired
74 Chestnut St.
Hovey, James H.
Carpenter
So. Main St.
Hutcheson, Douglas W.
Printer 115 Summer St.
Irwin, George A.
Jaques, Robert G.
Engineer 15 Stratford Rd. Janitor 69 Maple Ave.
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Coon, Howard A. Crockett, Douglas Crosby, Percy D. Curtis, Albert E.
Darby, James J. Denoncourt, Roland Doherty, William A. Drolet, Henry E. Drouin, Frank J.
Real Estate
Wood Worker 115 Abbot St. Contractor 7 Argyle St.
Easton, Craig B.
Elliott, Leonard
Feeney, Byron J.
Salesman
Golden, William H.
Farmer
Greenwood, Ralph L.
Operative Retired 30 Wolcott Ave. 4612 High St.
Harnedy, William A.
Johnson, Howard B. Jones, Arthur W.
Engineer Clerk
26 Carmel Rd. 6 Dumbarton St.
Carpenter
Killam, Horace N.
Musician
Killorin, Karl
Real Estate
Koerner, Arthur
Retired 57 Elm. St.
Krinsky, Morris
Junk Dealer 41 Elm St.
Kurth, William W.
Merchant 300 No. Main St. Dentist 75 Elm St.
Kyle, Thomas J.
Lewis, George O.
Machinist
41 Carmel Rd. ~
Livingston, Clinton R.
Operative A. Andover St.
Lindsay, Carl N.
Clerk ( 59 Salem St.
Livingston, George F. Farmer Brown St.
Luce, Rowland L.
Lynch, Michael J.
MacLeish, Norman K.
May, David M.
McCarthy, Frank G.
Mooar, Philip C.
Moore, William P.
Retired 110 Johnson Rd. :
Morehouse, W. Ray
Service Mgr. 124 Chestnut St.
Muelig, Emil J." Retired 25 Avon St.
Murphy, Michael M.
Myatt, Peter S.
Nelson, Edward J.
Watchman 99 High St.
Gardener
121 Elm St. Poultryman Boutwell Rd.
Newton, Charles M. O'Connell, John F. O'Connor, Michael J.
Peterson, Elmer O.
Petrie, Alexander B.
Poland, William Rennie, Adam E. Robb, David B. Robbins, Ralph I.
Robertson, Foster G.
Ronan. William A.
Sanders. William J.
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Furniture 19, Summer St. Sexton 40 Essex St. Ass't Supt. Retired 28 Shawsheen Rd. 40 Washington Ave. 312 Wolcott Ave.
Contractor Mechanic W 108 Lowell St.
Machinist 47 Balmoral St.
Laborer Highland Ave.
Newman, Winthrop R.
Adv. & Pub. 1 Punchard Ave. Chauffeur Poultryman Gardener 19 Elm St. Greenwood Rd. 51 Bartlet St. Clerk 37 High St. Farmer Argilla Rd. Janitor Mach. Des. 32 Park St. 55 Red Spring Rd. Salesman 7 Canterbury St. Chauffeur 60 Morton St. Retired 15 Johnson Rd.
Kearn, Frederick
Haggetts Pond Rd. Porter Rd. Geneva Rd.
Schofield, James F. Shea, Maurice P.
Weaver
Andover St. 30 Burnham Rd.
Shepard, Howell F. Sherman, Leonard D.
Mfg. & Farmer
Dascomb Rd.
Employment Mgr. 59 Bartlet St.
Sime, David G. Simon, Walter H.
Clerk
12 Arundel St.
Southworth, Irving
Retired
34 School St.
Smith, Arthur J.
Bricklayer Rattlesnake Hill Rd.
Smith, Frederick C.
Insurance
6 Stratford Rd.
Smith, J. Lewis
Salesman 56 Morton St.
Stack, Robert A.
Chauffeur
20 Summer St.
Stedman, Herbert D.
Florist
78 Lowell St.
Steinert, Arthur E.
Contractor 1 Union St.
Stott, Joseph E.
Clerk High St., B.V. Porter Rd.
Sutton, Harry Sutton, Osborne
Artist
Rubber Worker 119 Chestnut St.
Taylor, Thomas D.
Machinist 79 Lowell St.
Thomson, James G.
Watchman
42 Summer St.
Thomson, Philip W.
Trustee
36 Central St.
Trumbull, Samuel B.
Real Estate
130 Main St.
Tucker, Charles H.
Operative
111 Abbot St.
Ward, Roswell E.
Salesman
2 Brechin Terr.
Warhurst, Norman
Real Estate
Wetterberg, Carl A.
Mill Worker
White, Peter
Farmer
18 Riverina Rd. 53 Summer St. So. Main St.
Whittemore, Peter B.
Bank Teller
122 Chestnut St.
Zecchini, John A.
Bar Tender
County. Rd.
Operative
Truck Driver
48 Stevens St.
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Trustees of Memorial Hall Library
Caroline P. Leavitt
Leo F. Daley
Winsor Gale
Arthur W. Reynolds
Henry G. Tyer
William N. Perry
Claude M. Fuess
Chairman
Winsor Gale
Secretary and Treasurer Arthur W. Reynolds
Librarian Miriam Putnam
Margaret D. Manning, Catalog Librarian · Margaret Lane, Circulation and Young People's Librarian Eleanore G. Bliss, Circulation Assistant* Sarah A. Ballard, Children's Librarian Nellie A. Crossley, Clerical Assistant M. Ethel Zink, Branch Librarian, Ballardvale
Janitor Archibald D. Maclaren
*Part-time
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Report of the Memorial Hall Librarian -
THE LIBRARY IS THE COMMUNITY
Events of the past few months-the end of the war and the growing problems of the peace-the whole question of atomic energy to which man's mind has not yet accommodated itself-have only underlined the importance which books and ideas must have for the future. The awful knowledge that whether he likes it or not that this is one world puts upon man a responsibility never before his and gives to the library an ever increasing opportunity for service.
It is significant that the United Nations organization has proposed the creation of a special agency, an Educational and Cultural Organization, to encourage understanding among nations and to provide a ready channel for the interchange of ideas and information. Stress has been laid upon books and ideas in reeducating Germans to effective participation in the world community. Here at home the need for interchange of ideas and information is no less important, for the problems which exist on the world level have their counterpart on the national. The new world must be built by "men of good will" everywhere. One way the library can help in this process is by spreading upon its shelves thoughtful books, representing varying shades of opinion, which will help to illuminate the perplexing problems confronting human beings today.
The special contribution which the public library can make to community life is in drawing together into a whole the different threads and strands which represent the various community groupings, cultural, economic, social and edu- cational. Some months ago at a library sponsored film pro- gram, a library borrower called the library the greatest unifying force in the community. It is a thrilling conception and one which might serve as the motif against which to measure the library and its services.
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Possibly nowhere but at the public library-save at Town Meeting where each exercises his responsibility as citi- zen-can men and women meet so easily on a common foot' ing-no longer rich or poor. educated or uneducated-but as individuals seeking a common purpose-the extension of their own potentialities. It is a commonplace to point out that no one person's use of the library is exactly like that of any one else: a business executive, a parent, a teacher, a mill worker; a hobby enthusiast, a boy or girl, a farmer, will make different demands upon the library. More particularly one person's use of the library may be wholly recreational; another will find in its book collection a whole new world; another will use the library to help him advance professionally or vocationally or to help him save money in running his business; some one else will find aesthetic satisfactions in its books of creative writing, poetry and art; another will use the library to sup- plement an imperfect formal education; a student will appreciate the availability of books essential to his work; another will estimate the library's effectiveness upon the adequacy of its informational and reference service; yet an- other will find the library of value in helping him to make a better personal or social adjustment.
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