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7
92865
100.00
117.23
3.23
3.60
116.86
34
Perry, John
47
92565
100.00
117.72
3.25
3.00
117.97
35
Petterson, Alfred
62
149052
75.00
78.24
2.16
2.00
78.40
36
Rudkin Lot
370
147078
75.00
79.92
2.20
2.00
80.12
37
Spalding, Oscar R.
138598
100.00
108.72
2.99
3.00
108.71
38
Snow, George E.
6
15606
200.00
257.02
6.46
5.75
257.73
39
Toye, Dr. John E.
J
30592
75.00
76.63
1.91
1.50
77.04
40
Walker, Janet
38
129214
100.00
124.12
3.42
2.00
125.54
41
Wheeler, Samuel F.
87
78015
100.00
117.01
3.23
3.20
117 04
42 Whidden Lot
128
146984
100.00
109.47
3.03
2.00
110.50
43
Whidden, John H.
130
105270
100.00
114.61
3.16
3 20
114 57
44
Winship, Marcus
66
107918
100.00
127.28
3.52
3.00
127.80
Total
$4,200.00
$4,709.24
$127.67
$159.25
$4.827.66
PINE RIDGE CEMETERY RIVERNECK ROAD-CHELMSFORD CENTRE December 31, 1935
No.
Donations
Lot No.
Bank Book
Principal $100.00
On Hand 12-31-34 $100.00
Income $1.50
Paid Out 1935 $2.00
$ 99.50
2 Gay, F. W.
378
43470
100.00
3 Hazen, Curtis and Frances B.
381
17651
50.00
50.47
1.26
1.50
50.23
4 Holbrook, C. A.
304
2196
100.00
100.61
2.26
3.00
99.87
5 Howe, Ewin C. A.
297
129654
50.00
50.40
1.39
1.50
50.29
6 MacElroy, Adam F.
144433
100.00
100.33
2.76
3.00
100.09
7
Morse, Freemont
224
123010
100.00
100.64
2.77
3.00
100.41
8
Pearson, Henry
347
125667
100.00
100.92
2.77
3.42
100.27
9 Perry, George
313
124193
100.00
100.62
2.77
3.00
100.39
10
Robinson, J.
30593
75.00
76.68
1.91
2.50
76.09
11 Walker, Melvni
296
124194
50.00
50.04
1.37
1.29
50.12
Total
$ 925.00
$ 830.71
$ 20.76
$ 24.21
$ 927.26
1 Colpitts, Fred M.
286
42945
100.00
On Hand 12-31-35
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SUMMARY OF PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS Number of Lots 200
Cemetery
Principal
On Hand 12-31-34
Income
Paid Out 1935
On Hand 12-31-35
Forefathers'
$ 7,757.12
$ 7,810.19)
$ 210.58
$ 235.39
$ 7,985.38
Hart Pond
3,375.00
4,027.74
109.37
193.70
3,943.41
Riverside
5,700.00
7,505.27
202.85
146.97
7,561.15
West Chelmsford
4,200.00
4,709.24
127.67
159.25
4,827.66
Pine Ridge
925.00
830.71
20.76
24.21
927.26
Total
$ 21,957.12
$ 24,883.15
$ 671.23
$ 759.52
$ 25,244.86
(To balance the last four columns, subtract the amount of new accounts ($450.00) from the amount on hand December 31, 1935.)
December 31, 1935.
HAROLD C. PETTERSON,
Town Treasurer.
REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR For the Year Ending December 31, 1935
I herewith submit my annual report as Tax Collector for the Town of Chelmsford for the year ending December 31, 1935.
Any question regarding the assessment of taxes should be presented to the local Board of Assessors, who hold their regular meeting the first Wednesday of each month, at their office in the Chelmsford Town Hall.
The Assessors' commitment to me of taxes, State, County and Town and also Motor Vehicle Excise taxes for 1935 are made up as follows :
State Tax :
State Tax
$ 10,545.00
Auditing Municipal Accounts
756.71
Hospital and Home Care for C. W. Veterans
100.00
Parks and Reservations
75.00
$ 11,476.71
County Tax :
Tax
$ 10,578.42
$ 10,578.42
Town Tax :
Interest on Temporary Loans
$ 1,000.00
Maturing Notes and Interest
17,342.52
Deficit on 1934 Interest
343.19
Overlay Deficits 1928-1929-1932
167.52
Overlay 1935
2,770.50
Town Appropriations 1934 and 1935
271,266.13
$292,889.86 $314,944.99
Less :
Estimated Receipts State and Town
$ 66,865.28
Free Cash
10,000.00
$ 76,865.28
$238,079.71
Less 30c in Computing Taxes (error)
30
Total Commitment June 28, 1935
$238,079.41
Additional Commitment December 21, 1935
571.86
Total State, County, Town Taxes Committed 1935
$238,651.27
TAXES OF 1935
As Committed by Assessors June 28, 1935
$238,079.41
Additional Commitment December 21, 1935
571.86
Refunds After Payment
129.79
$238,781.06
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Cash Paid Treasurer Abated by Assessors Uncollected January 1, 1936
$153,846.93
1,893.18
83,040.95
$238,781.06
TAX OF 1934
Uncollected January 1, 1935
$ 79,840.99
Refunds After Payment
1,549.50
$ 81,390.49
Cash Paid Treasurer
$ 54,195.79
Abated by Assessors
2,026.85
Uncollected January 1, 1936
25,167.85
$ 81,390.49
TAXES OF 1933
Uncollected January 1, 1935
$ 28,293.95
Refunds After Payment
1,651.20
Abatements Cancelled
3.00
Overpayments
18.32
Unlocated Error
1.01
$ 29,967.48
Cash Paid Treasurer
$ 23,189.08
Abated by Assessors
2,484.72
Tax Titles Taken
4,293.68
$ 29,967.48
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 1933
Uncollected January 1, 1935
$ 50.48
$ 50.48
Paid Treasurer
$ 44.25
Abated by Assessors
$
6.23
-
$
50.48
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 1934
Uncollected January 1, 1935
$ 1,592.16
Additional Commitment by Asssessors Jan. 3, 1935
140.06
Added Commitment by Assessors
2.82
Abatement Cancelled
1.86
Refunds After Payment
112.64
Overpayment
2.00
$ 1,851.54
Cash Paid Treasurer
$ 1,390.39
Abatements by Assessors
436.25
Uncollected January 1, 1936
24.90
$ 1,851.54
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MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 1935 $ 7,258.05
Commitment by Assessors April 8, 1935
Commitment by Assessors June 21, 1935 1,722.31
Commitment by Assessors Aug. 22, 1935
1,336.54
Commitment by Assessors Nov. 7, 1935 912.26
Refunds after Payment
565.34
$ 11,794.50
Cash Paid Treasurer
$ 9,601.09
Abated by Assessors
673.39
Uncollected January 1, 1936
1,520.02
$ 11,794.50
INTEREST AND COSTS
Interest and Costs
$ 5,531.52
$ 5,531.52
Paid Treasurer, Interest on 1933 Taxes
$ 2,363.21
Paid Treasurer, Interest on 1934 Taxes
2,082.54
Paid Treasurer, Interest on 1935 Taxes
100.12
Paid Treasurer, Interest on Tax Titles
755.68
Paid Treasurer, Interest on 1933 Excise Taxes
3.32
Paid Treasurer, Interest on 1934 Excise Taxes
79.89
Paid Treasurer, Interest on 1935 Excise Taxes
51.96
Paid Treasurer, Costs on Taxes
94.80
$ 5,531.52
HAROLD C. PETTERSON, Tax Collector.
NORTH CHELMSFORD FIRE DISTRICT TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
For Year Ending December 31, ,1935
TAXES 1931
Uncollected January 1, 1935
$ 8.88
$ 8.88
Paid Treasurer
$ 7.00
Uncollected January 1,, 1936
1.88
$ 8.88
TAXES 1934
Uncollected January 1, 1935
$ 970.12
$ 970.12
Paid Treasurer
$ 767.23
Uncollected January 1, 1936
202.89
$ 970.12
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TAXES 1935
Committed by Assessors
$ 1,548.02
$ 1,548.02
Paid Treasurer
$ 1,160.91
Uncollected January 1, 1936
387.11
$ 1,548 02
INTEREST
Interest Collected
$ 24.04
$ 24.04
Paid Treasurer
$ 24.04
$ 24.04
HAROLD C. PETTERSON, Tax Collector.
EAST CHELMSFORD WATER DISTRICT TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT For Year Ending December 31, ,1935
TAXES 1934
Uncollected January 1, 1935
$ 1,517.82
$ 1,517.82
Paid Treasurer
$ 1,082 24
Abated by Assessors
187.96
Uncollected January 1, 1936
247.62
$ 1,517.82
TAXES 1935
Committed by Assessors
$ 2,338.14
$ 2,338 14
Paid Treasurer
$ 1,361.43
Abated by Assessors
3.13
Uncollected January 1, 1936
973.58
$ 2,338.14
INTEREST
Interest Collected
$ 29.30
$ 29.30
Paid Treasurer
$ 29.30
$ 29.30
HAROLD C. PETTERSON,
Tax Collector.
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INSURANCE RECORD DECEMBER 31, 1935
The following is a list of properties insured against fire, casualty, burglary and hold-up on file and in custody of the Town Treasurer :
School Buildings :
Company
Amount
Expires
South Chelmsford
Lowell Mutual Fire Ins. Co.
$ 7,500.00
Jan. 14, 1936
Highland Avenue
Quincy Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 5,000 00 May 26, 1936
Highland Avenue
Federal Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 10,000.00
May 27, 1936
Westlands
Quincy Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 5,000.00
May 26, 1936
Westlands
Federal Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 10,000.00
May 27, 1936
West Chelmsford (Quessy)
Federal Mutual Fire Ins. Co.
5,000.00
May 26, 1936
West Chelmsford (Quessy)
Traders Mutual Ins. 5,000.00
May 27, 1936
West Chelmsford (Q11essy )
Lowell Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 10,000.00
May 27, 1936
East Chelmsford
Traders Mechanics Ins. 5,000.00
May 26, 1936
East Chelmsford
Lowell Mutual Fire Ins Co.
10,000.00
May 25, 1936
Princeton Grammar
Traders Mechanics Ins.
5,000.00
May 27, 1936
Princeton Grammar
Worcester Mutual Fire Ins.
10,000.00
Mar. 12, 1936
Princeton Grammar
Quincy Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 5,000.00
May 26, 1936
Princeton Primary
Holyoke Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 10,000.00
Mar. 12, 1936
Total for School Buildings
$92,500.00
Public Halls :
Centre Hall
Norwich Union Fire Ins. Co. $ 2,500.00 May 22, 1936
Centre Hall
Firemen's Fund Ins. Co. 5,000.00
May 1, 1936
Centre Hall
Continental Ins. Co. 5,000.00
May 1, 1936
North Chelmsford Hall
Federal Union Ins. Co.
3,000.00 May 1, 1936
North Chelmsford Hall
Norwich Union Fire Ins. Co.
3,000.00 May 1, 1936
North Chelmsford Hall
Quincy Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 6,500.00
May 26, 1936
Total for Public Halls $25,000.00
AUTOMOBILE CASUALTY INSURANCE
Highway Dept. :
International 1925 2-ton Truck .. Travelers Ins. Co.
$10,000.00 June 22, 1936
International 1934 2-ton Truck .. Travelers Ins. Co. 10,000 .. 00 July 11, 1936
BURGLARY AND HOLD-UP INSURANCE
Town Treasurer, Tax Collector :
Cash and Securities in Safe and
Century Indemnity Co. $ 3,000.00 July 22, 1936 Office
Cash and Securities Outside
Century Indemnity Co. $ 3,000.00 July 22, 1936 Office
HAROLD C. PETTERSON,
Town Treasurer.
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT For the Year Ending December 31, 1935
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I respectfully submit the annual report of the Chelmsford Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1935.
DEPARTMENT ROSTER
Chief : Bernard F. McGovern.
Patrolmen : Ralph J. Hulslander, Winslow P. George.
Special Police : Allan H. Adams, Leo A. Boucher, Robert DeLong, William Reid.
Special Police (School Duty) : John Wrigley, Wallace Greig, Slias Gauthier.
Policewoman : Mrs. Mae Lewis.
OFFENCES FOR WHICH ARRESTS WERE MADE
CRIME AGAINST PERSON
Assault
3
Bastardy
2
Manslaughter
4
Attempted Armed Robbery
4
Attempted Bribery
1
14
CRIME AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER
Auto Law Violations 37
Arrest on Capias and Warrants
5
Disturbing the Peace
1
Drunkenness
25
Delinquent
2
Escaped Prisoners
4
Non-Support
2
Safe Keeping
4
Suspicious Person
4
Violation of Parole
4
88
PERSONS ARRESTED
DISPOSITIONS
Committed to the House of Correction
5
Committed to Worcester State Hospital
3
Committed to Lancaster
1
75
Committed to Shirley School 2
Committed to Concord Reformatory
3
Committed to Westboro Hospital
Fined
24
Released
27
Not Guilty 12
5
Filed
18
Unknown Out of Town Warrant
1
POLICE ATTENDANCE AT FIRES
Alarms
21
POLICE TELEPHONE STATIONS
Chelmsford Center 7510
North Chelmsford 7510
Chief's Residence
3693
MISCELLANEOUS CASES RECEIVING POLICE ATTENTION
Accidents Investigated 146
Assisted Other Officers 13
Buildings Found Open and Unsecured, Owners Notified 33
Complaints Investigated
421
Cruelty to Animals, Cases Investigated Assisted by the Low- ell Humane Society 17
Defective Places in Streets Reported
5
Dogs and Cats Shot and Disposed orf
32
Injured and Sick Persons Taken to Hospitals
11
Lights Furnished to Dangerous Places
3
Lights Found Burning in Buildings
9
Street Obstructions Removed
3
Ambulance Calls
2
Summons Served for Out of Town Police
22
Out of Town Police Calls
2
Complaints on Dogs
37
Night Lights Found Out
19
Persons Found Dead
6
Drowning Accidents
2
Electric Wires Down
5
Stolen Cars Recovered
10
Registrations Seized for the Registry
13
Registrations Investigated 224
Missing Persons Reported
11
Value of Property Stolen $147.75
1
Probation
102
76
Value of Property Recovered
58.15
Value of Property Lost
599.00
Value of Property Found
456.00
MILEAGE COVERED BY POLICE
On Motorcycles 9,247
By Automobile, Police Car 20,187
By Automobile, Private Cars 4,771
STEWART MacKAY,
Chairman Board of Selectmen
REPORT OF POLICE WOMAN
Mr. Bernard McGovern, Chief of Police,
Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
I hereby submit a report of my duties as Police Woman for the year ending December 31, 1935.
Cases Investigated on Account of Complaints to Police 5 Cases Investigated on Account of Complaints to Police- Woman 19
Visits to Homes in Interest of Women and Neglected Children 10
Visits to Homes for Follow-up Work
9
Clinic Cases
3
Wives Reporting Trouble with Husbands 5 Girls Warned Against Soliciting Auto Rides 7
Boys in Automobiles Warned Regarding Accosting High School Girls 4
Stubborn Girls Given Advice and Returned Home 5
During the past year I have informed the Department of neery cases and have always found my requests fulfilled. At Thanksgiving I investi- gated several cases and delivered one basket. At Christmas I delivered 21 baskets from the Department to very needy families. This took a great deal of Christmas vacation time, but the happiness of those receiving bas- kets, clothes, and toys, was reward enough for it all. A New Year's basket was also placed. Throughout the year the Department has been most kind and generous in providing food and clothing for the less fortunate.
Respectfully submitted,
MAE S. LEWIS, R. N.,
Police Woman.
December 31, 1935.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES
Chief's Salary
$ 2,000.00
Patrolmen
3,789.57
Special Police
474.92
School Police
255.50
Police at Polling Booths
13.95
Special Crime Investigation
17.80
Equipment
96.89
Repairs to Motorcycles
73.43
Telephones and Toll Call Service
274.92
Traffic Lights Electric Service
12.33
Traffic Lights Upkeep
12,68
Office Supplies
8.75
Supplies and Repairs to Police Car
107.58
Gasoline and Oil
342.72
Keeping Prisoners
34.75
Stationary, Forms, Records, Postage and Printing
86.02
Registration for Police Car
3.00
Oil for Heat at North Office
6.90
Miscellaneous
20.13
Total Expenditures ......
$ 7,631.84
RECEIPTS
Income Received from Court Fines
$ 458.02
Toll Calls
.25
Received from Damage to Automobile
24.40
Gun Permit Fees
19.25
$ 501.92
Returned to General Fund
13.16
Total Receipts
$ 515.08
Total Cost to Town
$
7.116.76
Respectfully submitted,
BERNARD F. McGOVERN, Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSION For the Year Ending December 31, 1935
To the Board of Selectmen :
Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Gentlemen :
The Cemetery Commission beg to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1935.
Fore Fathers-During this past year many owners have regraded and seeded their lots at their own expense. The perpetual care lots have re- ceived special attention. The old section has had the usual good care. As a whole, this cemetery is in very good condition.
Pine Ridge-Lots that were sold this last year have been graded, also many of the older lots were reseeded. All of the seeding from the main gate to the center of cemetery that was improved in 1934, has been seeded together with the outside of wall next to the main highway. We will say at this time, that this particular cemetery is in good shape.
Hart Pond-General care in this cemetery has been the same as in past years. The whole of the cemetery has been mowed with a lawn mower together with the roadside. Drives and walks have been weeded and raked at all times. In the grove at the back, the under brush was cut out and burned as usual. One of the lot owners has given to the cemetery, a lawn seat, a bird bath and urn which are to be set under the large pines near the evergreens this spring. This arrangement we believe, will be very attrac- tive. General care is very good in this cemetery.
Riverside-The general upkeep has been very good. The section that was developed in 1934 has been seeded. Some time has been devoted there for the resetting of slabs and tablets in the old part of the cemetery. This part is where we have no record of lot owners. All perpetual care lots have received special attention.
Fairview-The outside of wall next to the highway, together with the section developed in 1934 has been seeded. The central part of the ceme- tery has been mowed at all times. Walks and driveways also, have been receiving very good care. This particular cemetery has a possibility of developing into one of the finest in town.
West-This cemetery as in the past, has been very well kept. Portions of the new section has been graded and prepared for sale of lots. All of this cemetery has been mowed with a lawn mower, and walks and drive- ways also have had excellent care. All the pine needles and leaves in the fall have been cleaned up and burned, also trees and shrubs have been well kept, and trimmed.
At this time, we take the opportunity of thanking the superintendents of these cemeteries for their undivided co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
By C. WESLEY LYONS, Clerk.
ARTHUR O. WHEELER, BAYARD C. DEAN, C. WESLEY LYONS, Cemetery Commissions, Town of Chelmsford,
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REPORT OF FISH AND GAME WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Chelmsford, Mass .:
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my annual report of my duties as Fish and Game Warden for the year ending December 31, 1935.
Fishing and Hunting Licenses Inspected 116
Warning to Juveniles 7
Complaints Received and Investigated
17
Arrests and Convictions
1
Injured Deer Killed and Distributed to Town Welfare 2
With the co-operation of the State Department of Conservation the following amount of fish and game has been liberated for propagation in the town during the past year, with the assistance of the restocking committee of the South Chelmsford Rod and Gun Club.
Pheasants 144
Quail 50
Adult Brook Trout 1500
White and Yellow Perch 2000
Horn Pout 1000
In conclusion I wish to express my appreciation to the sportsmen of the town, members of the South Chelmsford Rod and Gun Club, and District Deputy Warden Harold Crosby, for the splendid co-operation I have re- ceived from them in the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH J. HULSLANDER,
Fish and Game Warden.
REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN
January 1, 1936.
Board of Selectmen, Chelmsford, Mass. :
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1935.
During the past year we were called to extinguish one hundred and thirty-five (135) forest and grass fires About twelve hundred (1200) acres of land were burned over; most of this was scrub and grass land of no value No buildings were damaged by these fires, although several were in direct danger at the time of our arrival.
On April 28, 1935, we were called to a fire on Ledge Road in what is known as Tar Paper Village. This fire started in the Town of Westford, burning some twenty (20) acres before crossing the line into Chelmsford.
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With a strong northwest wind and underbrush as dry as tinder this proved to be the most dangerous fire of the year.
Several times it was thought to be under control, but broke out again fanned by a strong wind and continued to Swain and Groton Roads, where, with the assistance of the Fire Department, we were able to extinguish it withmout any loss of property. Seven hundred (700) acres were burned over by this fire, most of which was covered by scrub oak and a few small pine of no value.
Lack of water made it necessary to pump from Crystal Lake to protect buildings situated on Groton and Swain Roads.
The cause of most fires was unknown, but many were thought to have been caused by careless persons throwing smoking material from automo- biles. :
Several young culprits were apprehended for starting fires, but due to their tender age no court action was taken. It was deemed advisable to let their parents punish them.
One case, after investigation, was turned over to the State Warden for disposition.
Fine assistance and co-operation was rendered to this town by State Dis- trict Deputy Warden Stone and Observer Welch during the past year.
The issuance of permits for fires in the open requires a great deal of time on the part of the Warden and his Deputies. It is estimated that over fifteen hundred (1500) permits for fires in the open were issued during 1935. Many days in the busiest season fifty (50) permits were issued by the Warden, which meant almost permanent duty at no additional cost to the town.
The equipment of this department is in good condition at the present time, and unless some unforeseen emergency occurs should be sufficient for several years. The Federal Knight truck, which was turned over to this department by the Fire Department, has proven very satisfactory and has paid for itself many times in service rendered.
Besides the District Chiefs of the Fire Department the following Deputy Forest Wardens were appointed: Wallace A. Greig, Fred L. Fletcher, Fred W. Merrill, Walter H. Merrill, Adam Zabierek, Ernest C. Soulis, and Robert Henderson.
In conclusion I wish to express my appreciation to the Police Depart- ment, Fire Department, and my Deputy Forest Wardens for the fine co- operation they have extended to me during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
GILBERT H. PERHAM,
Forest Warden.
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REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE IN CHELMSFORD FOR THE YEAR 1935
Milk market problems continue to be first with the dairy farmers. The Extension Service has helped individual farmers and has continued to work with groups of farmers on these problems. Suggestions have been made on improving pastures, the growing of emergency hay crops, and increased . feeding of legumes; all these to cut the cost of milk production.
Poultrymen have been assisted in diagnosis of disease and helped in its control. The need of better growing conditions for chicks and pullets on range has been stressed by the County Agent. Problems in ventilation and housing have been worked on by the farmers and the County Agent
Fifteen farm visits were made to fruit growers on culture and pest con- trol. A spray demonstration meeting was attended by thirty people. Mov- ies were shown at a Grange meeting and at the garden club meeting.
Spray warning service was given to 109 fruit growers and 45 market gardeners, giving information on the time of application, the diseases and insects to control, and the right material to use, in order to obtain high quality fruits and vegetables.
The 4-H clothing club is the most popular club in Chelmsford. About seventy members made gifts, household articles, and clothes under the lead- ership of Miss Isabelle Hamilton, Rita Ferron, Mrs. Evelyn Stadig at North; Mrs. R. P. Kidder, Mrs. Percy Beardsley at the Centre; Mrs. Joseph Vercentaire, Mrs. Herbert Scabie and Mrs. Elmer Batchelder at East. Two 4-H food clubs were conducted by Mrs. Herbert Needham at North and Miss Genieve Dean at West.
Mr. Dewey Fish led the handicraft club at South. Garden clubs were under the leadership of Mrs. Bayard Dean at West; Ralph House, Henry Warren, and Charles Twiss at South. 4-H members took part in programs and displayed work in the spring in all sections of the town and also in the Grange Fair in September.
PERLEY W. KIMBALL.
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Chelmsford, Mass., Jan. 8, 1936.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I respectfully submit my annual report as Sealer of Weights and Meas- ures for the year ending January 1, 1936.
Number of Scales Tested and Sealed 144
Number of Weights Tested and Sealed 204
"Number of Capacity Measures Tested and Sealed 26 Number of Automatic Measuring Devices Tested and Sealed .... 279
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY F. PARKHURST.
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NORTH CHELMSFORD LIBRARY CORPORATION
No. Chelmsford, Mass., Dec. 18, 1935.
The Directors of the North Chelmsford Library submit the following report for the year 1935 :
The circulation for the year was 15,786.
New books added, 195.
Number of Sessions, 156.
We are very glad to announce that Mrs. Royal Shawcross has been elected to fill the vacancy caused by the passing of Mrs. Nellie L. Butter- field.
Mrs. Shawcross is one of a third generation to serve our Library as Director, and we are very happy to have her.
Our circulation is growing, and we are very glad to welcome visitors at our Library.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR O. WHEELER, BERTHA A. SWAIN, NELLIE L. SHAWCROSS,
Directors.
NORTH CHELMSFORD LIBRARY CORPORATION
North Chelmsford, Mass., December 31,, 1935.
TREASURER'S REPORT RECEIPTS
Balance on Hand January 1, 1935
$ 43.71
Town Appropriation
1,200.00
Librarian's Fines
5.00
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$ 1,248.71
EXPENDITURES
Librarian's Salary
$ 300.00
Assistant Librarian and Janitor
115.92
Assistant
48.85
Lighting
15.73
Fuel
91.50
Insurance
152.15
Magazines
18.50
Books
295.63
Binding Books
94.85
Repairs
32 82
Miscellaneous Supplies and Expenses
44.28
$ 1,210.23
Balance in Treasury
38.48
$ 1,248.71
BERTHA M. WHITWORTH,
Treasurer.
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REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE ADAMS LIBRARY
The Board organized with Albert H. Davis as Chairman, Mrs. Luella H. S. Clark as Secretary, and Frederick A. P. Fiske as Treasurer.
Mrs. Ida A. Jefts was reappointed librarian and Mrs. Addegonde Peterson as assistant librarian. Miss Marianna Hemenway was reappoint- ed to assist in the Children's Department.
The circulation of books decreased by 1,560 volumes, due, no doubt, to the fact that there is less unemployment.
The reading room is well equipped with magazines and is well patron- ized.
An excellent collection of geographic pictures is available for the use of teachers.
Respectfully sumitted,
ALBERT H. DAVIS,
LUELLA H. S. CLARK,
LOTTIE L. SNOW,
FRED W. PARK,
FRANCES CLARK,
FREDERICK A. P. FISKE.
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF THE ADAMS LIBRARY
Circulation for 1935
17,282
Magazines
1,102
Non Fiction
3,486
Fiction
12,694
Books Sent to West Chelmsford
2,414
Magazines Sent to West Chelmsford
15
Books Sent to South Chelmsford
1,927
Pictures Borrowed from Library Collection
25
New Borrowers
150
Books Borrowed from Division of Public Libraries.
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