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REPORT OF THE MILK INSPECTOR
of it is too old for economical maintenance-and our repair bills are mounting and will continue to mount until the old apparatus is retired.
In closing, we wish to express our appreciation to your board, to all other town departments and to the public as a whole for the whole-hearted cooperation given us during the past year.
Very truly yours,
WALTER W. EDWARDS,
SAMUEL PARKS, GEORGE NOLD, CHARLES D. HARRINGTON,
WILLIAM COLMER,
RALPH KNIGHT,
GILBERT PERHAM.
Board of Fire Engineers.
REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Health.
January 11, 1949
Gentlemen:
The following report is submitted for the Milk Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1949.
Store Licenses 41
Vehicle Licenses 36
Pasteurization Licenses 3
Oleomargarine Licenses
18
-
Total Licenses Granted 98
Samples from all dealers were collected several times during the year and were analyzed at the Howard Laboratories at Amherst, Mass., and all were above the legal standard. Several samples of water were also collected and analyzed.
Milk and pasteurization plants were inspected several times during the year and found satisfactory.
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL E. HALEY,
Milk Inspector
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REPORT OF THE SLAUGHTERING INSPECTOR
REPORT OF THE SLAUGHTERING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Health
Gentlemen:
The following report is submitted for the Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1949:
NUMBER INSPECTED
Cattle
61
Calves
27
Hogs
662
Sheep
16
Goats
10
Horses
141
Total Inspected
917
NUMBER CONFISCATED
Cattle
1
Hogs
7
Total Confiscated
8
Respectfully submitted, (Signed) PATRICK H. HALEY, Inspector
REPORT OF THE ASSISTANT SLAUGHTERING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Health
Gentlemen:
The following report is submitted for the Assistant Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1949:
NUMBER INSPECTED
Horses
188
NUMBER CONFISCATED
Horses
None
Respectfully submitted,
Signed: SPENCER W. CHAMBERLIN, Assistant Slaughtering Inspector
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE ROSTER-1949
CHIEF OF POLICE Ralph J. Hulslander
PATROLMEN
Allan H. Adams Winslow P. George Basil Larkin
Leo A. Boucher Lawrence Chute
John Wrigley
George Marinel
George Dixon
INTERMITTENT POLICEWOMAN Christina N. Park
SPECIAL POLICE NORTH CHELMSFORD FIRE DISTRICT John A. Andrews
SPECIAL POLICE VARNEY PLAYGROUND
Leslie Adams, Sr. William Warley
SPECIAL POLICE FOR SCHOOL BUSES
Arthur H. Cabana Charles J. Campbell, Jr. George Ducharme
George D. Rider John G. Sheppard Percy T. Robinson
SPECIAL POLICE SCHOOL JANITOR William L. Connor
1949 REPORT CRIMES AGAINST PERSON
Assault and Battery
4
Insane
9
Murder-on 4 counts
1
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
14
Breaking and entering in the night time and larceny 11
Breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny 1
Malicious mischief 2
Using motor vehicle without authority 4
18
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INTERMITTENT POLICE Raymond Harmon Edward F. Miner
Leslie Adams, Jr. Fritz Pearson Arthur Smith
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER
Deserter from the U. S. Navy
1
Disturbing the peace
1
Driving motor vehicle while intoxicated 6
Drunkeness 29
Escaped
3
Motor vehicle laws violated
14
Non-support
2
Threatening
1
Unnatural Act
1
Weapon carrying
1
59
-
Total
91
DISPOSITIONS OF PERSONS ARRESTED
Committed to the House of Correction 3
Committed to Danvers State Hospital 1
Committed to Worcester State Hospital
9
Committed to Concord Reformatory 5
1
Fined
17
Filed
8
Not Guilty 4
Probation
21
Released
18
Returned to Middlesex Training School
1
Returned to Shirley School for Boys
1
Returned to Bedford Veteran's Hospital
1
Returned to U. S. Navy
1
Total
91
The traditional Halloween parties were held this year and were again successful in controlling vandalism over Halloween. My sincere thanks go to all who assisted in making these parties a success.
In line with my desire to improve the Police Department whenever possible, I have had instituted a program to control traffic hazards pertaining to school children.
At four of the schools I have placed life-sized silhouettes in the middle of the road at times when the children are crossing the streets.
Dismissed for lack of prosecution
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
These have proved very effective and I have received considerable favorable comments regarding these, even from many out-of-town people who have become interested in this procedure and are anxious to have their own towns and cities adopt such a system.
I have received full cooperation from my entire police force and also wish to extend my thanks to the Board of Selectmen for their cooperation this year.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH J. HULSLANDER,
Chief of Police.
REPORT OF THE POLICEWOMAN
The Police Department
Town of Chelmsford
I hereby submit a report of my duties as Policewoman for the year 1949.
Cases investigated at request of Police 12
Lectures in regard to behavior 27
Cases investigated upon complaint to Policewoman 12
Assisting officers taking women to Worcester 4
Visits to homes regarding police cases 17
Consultations with Chief of Police 25
Consultations with Lowell Policewoman
2
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Chief and members of the force for their fine cooperation and assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
CHRISTINA S. PARK, R. N.
Policewoman.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The Board of Appeals handled twenty-two appeals during the year 1949. Twelve variations were granted, seven denied, two with- drawn and one application cancelled.
The revision of the Building Laws made by a joint committee of the Planning and Appeal Boards will soon be brought before the voters for their consideration. The Board hopes that this revision of the Building Laws will meet with their approval.
The Appeal Board feels that certain changes are necessary in the Zoning Laws due to the growth of the town especially in the business districts.
Respectfully submitted,
CLIFFORD M. BABSON, JR. EDWARD V. WHELAN FREDERICK BURNE CLIFFORD HARTLEY WILLIAM MOCHRIE EVERETT T. REED
Board of Appeals.
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
Board of Selectmen, Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I wish to submit the following report of the Building Department.
In the year 1949, 192 permits were issued for New Buildings and - General Repairs. 115 of these permits were for new dwellings.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR J. GAUTHIER, Building Inspector.
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REPORT OF HONOR ROLL COMMITTEE
REPORT OF HONOR ROLL COMMITTEE
The Firemen's Relief Association, District 1, observing that the Honor Roll was in dire need of care, requested of the Selectmen permission to assume its responsibility. This being granted, it was found there was about twenty-eight dollars in a fund known as the Honor Roll Fund.
With the use of this money, new flags were purchased, geraniums were planted and a coat of paint was applied to the flag poles and the Honor Roll. The grounds were kept in presentable condition the remainder of the year.
It was noted that, through error, several names were omitted from the Honor Roll. This year a sum of money has been set aside by the Selectmen to complete the list of names and for general up- keep.
It is the desire of the members in the Firemen's Relief Associa- tion, District 1, to volunteer their services for the maintenance of the Honor Roll until such time as the town may establish a permanent Memorial.
Respectfully submitted,
J. IRA SPAULDING HAROLD A. LINSTAD ALLAN KIDDER
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
January 14, 1950
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following is a report of my services as Dog Officer from Jan- uary 1 to October 18, 1949:
Dogs picked up 37
Dogs disposed of 37
Dogs called for by owners 0
In addition to the above, I disposed of 19 dead dogs, and 28 dead cats picked up on the streets.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES E. BELLEVILLE,
Dog Officer
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REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS
REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The Park Commissioners submit their report as follows:
We have carried on the care and upkeep of the public parks much the same as in past years. The money appropriated for our department has been wholly used for that purpose.
The care of the parks this year was divided up with James Dunigan having the North and West precincts and Harold Eriksen and William Johnson having the South, Westlands and Center pre- cincts.
At this time we wish to thank the townspeople and police for their help and cooperation with us in carrying on the work which was placed in our hands by vote of the town and hope that the work has been carried on according to their wishes.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES DUNIGAN, Chairman HAROLD ERIKSEN WILLIAM JOHNSON
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following is a report of my services as Dog Officer from October 18 through December 31, 1949:
Dogs picked up 8 Dogs disposed of 8 Dogs called for by owners 0
In addition to the above, I disposed of 4 dead dogs and 14 dead cats - -
picked up on the streets.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES G. FULLER,
Dog Officer
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REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN
To the Taxpayers of the Town of Chelmsford:
With all the extreme hazardous conditions this area experienced in the year, 1949, our town was very fortunate in keeping the loss by fire at a minimum.
The Department answered 183 calls for Forest or Grass fires, an increase of 19 calls over the previous year. Of these fires, only one reached a size of major proportion, it being off Graniteville Road in West Chelmsford. This fire was definitely set. It was started deep in the woods and was so located that until it had gained much head- way could not be spotted by either the Robin Hill Observer or by the land owner. There was a brisk wind the day it started. Added to that, the town's only Forest Fire Truck was out of order due to a breakdown the day before. Therefore we were depending on State aid at that time and also the use of Engine 3 of the Fire Dept.
In the past year 1870 permits for fires in the open were issued an increase of 246 permits over the previous year. It might be well to state at this time that a recent change in the General Laws now states that a permit must be secured from the Forest Fire Warden before any fire may be lighted in the open at any time.
A great deal of assistance was received by your town from the State Dept. of Conservation in the past year. It being in the form of a manned piece of Forest Fire Apparatus whenever our needs re- quired.
The equipment on our truck was greatly improved by the addition of an extra booster reel and hose. Old hose needs replacing this year, along with other equipment that has worn beyond repair. Frequently breakdowns occurred in the Forest Fire Truck last year and more are contemplated this year.
In closing, thanks should be extended to those men who were faithful to the Forest Fire Dept. in the past year for the tireless efforts they gave for the good of the service.
Respectfully submitted,
ALLAN KIDDER,
Forest Warden.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford
Gentlemen:
The annual inspection of all the neat cattle, sheep and swine has been completed during November and December as ordered by the Division of Livestock Disease Control of the State Department of Agriculture.
A tabulation of the animals found in 145 stables follows:
Cows
492
Heifers
72
Calves
109
Bulls
23
Steers
4
Goats
55
Sheep
15
Swine
771
Horses
65
Recent tests for tuberculosis have been applied to all cattle in town and no reactors were found. Forty dog-bite cases have been reported and thirty-three dogs were quarantined for a two-week observation period and then released. Seven other cases were investigated and all reports sent to the State authorities. All dogs brought into town from outside the State must be accompanied by a health certificate ap- proved by the State of origin showing that they are free from all symptoms of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases.
Only one permit has been issued by the State for shipment of dairy cattle into town during the year.
ARNOLD C. PERHAM,
Inspector
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REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
Board of Health
Town Hall
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The following is a report of the plumbing work done for the year ending December 31, 1949.
Number of applications submitted for permits to do plumbing.
Old Houses 56
New Houses 120
176
Tests
156
Inspections
176
332
The following is a list of various plumbing fixtures installed :
Water Closets
171
Sinks
114
Lavatories 174
Bath Tubs
130
Wash Trays
25
Comb. Sink & Tray
26
Showers
11
Double Sink
10
Clothes Washers
9
Dish Washers
6
Sink Waste
4
Soda Fountain
1
Trap
2
Sink Line
1
Drinking Fountain
3
Copper Boiler
1
Dental Chairs
3
Total 691
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE E. GAGNON,
Inspector of Plumbing.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of the Town of Chelmsford:
The Board of Health organized for the year 1949 with Dr. Charles C. Farrington as Board Chairman; Edmund Welch as Secretary; Oliver A. Reeves as the Board Member.
The following appointments were made:
Mrs. Christina S. Park, R. N., Agent.
Mr. Daniel E. Haley, Inspector of Milk.
Mr. George E. Gagnon, Inspector of Plumbing.
Mr. Patrick H. Haley, Inspector of Meat.
Mr. Spencer W. Chamberlin, Assistant Inspector of Meat.
Dr. Raymond A. Horan, Physician to Board of Health.
Dr. Benjamin A. Blechman, Physician to Board of Health.
The Board of Health wishes at this time to thank its appointees for their interest shown in their respective endeavors.
This year the Board held a diphtheria booster clinic which was very successful by the number of chldren taking advantage of this clinic. The Board wishes to thank the School Committee and the Lowell Visiting Nurse association for their cooperation in this enter- prise.
A Bacteriology station was arranged at Pages Drug Store for use by the doctors and approved by the State Board of Health.
This year has been an extremely busy one with many confer- ences being held with State officials concerning pollution of our local streams. The Board feels that in the not too distant future a sewage system must be instituted in this town. There isn't a stream, large or small, that is not being contaminated by human wastes.
The Board voted to put the plumbing inspection fees on a pay- as-you-go policy. Heretofore a fee was charged for the inspections and a larger fee was paid the inspector. Now both fees are equal, "- necessitating no money being taken from the Town Treasury.
A great many inspections were made throughout the town including public schools and dumps and found the conditions to be very good con- sidering the amount of money that is allowed for these enterprises. A routine check up was made on the numerous restaurants, stores.
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REPORT OF THE CONSTABLE
etc., and found the places to be of high standard in the majority of cases.
Once more it must be brought to mind that this town is growing very fast and additional help is imperative to keep this community free from any epidemics.
At the present time the Board is considering joining a Health unit which is imperative due to legislation passed in 1949 by the General Court. The policies of this Board has been one of judicious judgment and at this time no definite action has been taken. We are weighing the possibilities of two units, one of which we can join, before taking any definite action.
To those officers of other departments for their splendid help and guidance during the year, we extend our thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
DR. CHARLES C. FARRINGTON, Chairman OLIVER REEVES EDMUND J. WELCH, Secretary
REPORT OF THE CONSTABLE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
As Constable of the Town of Chelmsford, I wish to submit the following report:
Posting of Warrants in the six precincts for Town Election and Annual Town Meeting.
Posting of Warrants for Center Water District.
Posting of two Warrants for East Water District Election and Meeting.
Posting Warrants in the six precincts for Special Town Meeting (June 6).
Posting Warrants in the six precincts for Special Town Meeting (September 14).
.Posting Warrants in the six precincts for Special Town Meeting (December 30).
Drawing and serving notices to twenty jurors.
Posting two Warrants for Special Meeting of East Water District.
Signed: LAWRENCE W. CHUTE Constable of Chelmsford.
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REPORT OF VARNEY PLAYGROUND COMMISSION
REPORT OF THE VARNEY PLAYGROUND COMMISSION
To the Citizens of Chelmsford:
The commission has again this year, kept the expense of the upkeep of the Varney Playground and Edwards Memorial Beach at the lowest figure possible. We wish to inform you, at this time, that the cost of taking care of this property is going to be much more.
Owing to the sinking of the foundations of most of this property, it is going to require a major resurfacing which will involve quite a large expense. The beautiful granite arch that stands as a symbol to the donor of this property is in very grave danger of collapsing. We hope this will be taken care of in the near future, before it is too late.
To overcome a great deal of highway wash which was destroying the property, we were granted $300.00 py the Finance Board for curb- ing. This curbing was put in by the highway department during the past year, and we are in hopes that a likely sum will be granted again this year in order to give this property further protection.
The baseball diamond was used by the Varney A. A. and St. John's C. Y. O. teams, and the softball diamond used by the firemen and the Church league.
The Bath House, Beach, and surrounding area were kept in a very well managed order by our capable attendant.
We have been asked by numerous citizens to install life saving equipment, which we intend to do, with the approval and appropriation of the Finance Board.
Again may we stress the need of playground equipment for small children to be placed on the property surrounding the Bath House. No playground is complete without slides, swings, etc. for children.
The question of the tennis courts has been raised once more. At least one tennis court should be put into use this year.
Once more, we would like to bring out the point that these pro- perties are used more than any other facility in the town, and that much can still be done to improve them.
Respectfully submitted,
LESLIE H. ADAMS, Sr., Chairman CLIFFORD HARTLEY, JOHN DIXON.
Varney Playground Commission
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REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AGENT
REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AGENT
Dr. Charles Farrington
Board of Health
Dear Sir:
Following is a list of diagnosed contagious diseases as reported by the doctors and hospitals for the year 1949.
Chicken Pox
16
Pneumonia, Lobar
1
Dog Bites
19
Scarlet Fever
11
Whooping Cough
2
Measles 13
Mumps
1
Tuberculosis (pulmonary) 1
Poliomyelitis
3
Influenza Meningitis
1
Cooperation of both the doctors and townspeople is requested in order that all contagious diseases may be reported promptly.
The board has arranged to have a part-time clerk to answer telephone calls, issue licenses, keep reports, etc.
During the month of May a Diphtheria Booster Clinic was held at the Chelmsford town hall. Approximately 500 children received Booster doses of Diphtheria Toxoid. This was the largest clinic of its kind ever to be held in Chelmsford. Dr. Benjamin Blechman and Dr. Raymond Horan, Board of Health physicians, administered the toxoid.
The Board of Health and I conducted a sanitary survey of the schools and recommendations were made to the school committee. A survey of school health work as well as Board of Health work was made by the state. A restaurant survey was conducted among the eating establishments of the town.
Numerous other projects were undertaken by the Board of Health and these things will be listed in their annual report.
The Board of Health has been very active this year and I feel that much has been accomplished with their untiring effort.
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REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AGENT
There has been considerable comment about the town joining the Nashoba unit. A law was passed recently stating that within a period of ten years, the town must join a health union. The Board of Health and I have been studying the aspects of such a union pro and con, in order to find out what would be best for this town. In the final analysis it is entirely up to the townpeople themselves.
There are three possibilities, joining Nashoba, joining Lowell, or forming a new unit of towns in this area.
I hope that the townspeople will present their health problems to me in the future as they have in the past. I wish to thank the Board of Health for their kind assistance and guidance during the year 1949.
Respectfully submitted,
CHRISTINA S. PARK, R. N.
Board of Health Agent
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
REPORT OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE FOR THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD-1949
The dairy projects carried on during 1949 consisted of distribution of information relating to mastitis control in dairy cows. The 1949 Green Pasture Program, in which Manuel J. Avila, George E. Dailey. T. W. Emerson, Charles Koulas, Walter F. Lewis, William F. Roberts, Albert R. Simpson and Edwin H. Warren cooperated, endeavored to to promote more efficient dairying. Cooperation was extended to the Dairy Herd Improvement Association, whose members include T. W. Emerson, and to the Selective Breeding Association. The Selective Breeding Association is organized to improve our dairy animals by the use of superior bulls through artificial insemination. General farmers and gardeners used the facilities of our soil testing laboratory.
Poultry projects conducted during the year included the Quality Egg Program, in which D. E. Corliss, Clifford A. Fisk, Arthur W. Howard, Charles Koulas, Walter Lewis, Philip St. Germain, Edwin H. Warren and Thaddeus W. Zabierek cooperated. Through this program poultrymen are assisted in improving their egg handling facilities 'and practices. Several poultrymen made use of the diagnostic service of the Poultry Disease Program in maintaining flock health during the year. T. W. Zabierek and Philip St. Germain remodeled their egg rooms. The 1949 Middlesex County Poultry Trade Show held in co- operation with the turkey and poultry associations of the county gave poultrymen an opportunity to see the latest in egg graders, automatic feeders and other equipment. Egg quality and efficient management were the themes of the event. Norman Bickford, William Buxton, M. F. Dooley and Meindert Schults are enrolled in the Turkey Market- ing Program.
Interest centered around home furnishings and food preservation demonstrations presented by the Middlesex County Extension Service. Two slipcover demonstrations were given showing the new five-piece method. Chelmsford women gained many new ideas on canning and freezing from a food preservation demonstration presented by the state food preservation specialist.
A series of three food buying meetings helped the homemakers stretch the food dollar with hints on shopping and money-saving main
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dishes. Two community groups were enrolled in the coat construction class. At the Christmas season, the Christmas Kit, a collection of easy- to-make items, was presented with supplementary printed directions. In addition to the regular programs, Chelmsford women are contacted through monthly service letters, and replies to individual mail and phone inquiries.
There were 47 4-H Club members in Chelmsford with clubs or- ganized in clothing, canning, child care and agriculture including gar- den, poultry and rabbitry with dairy club members combining with the town of Littleton. Gail Pearson exhibited her heifer at the Marshfield Fair. A 4-H Rabbit Show was sponsored in August. An outstanding exhibit of canned goods was held in South Chelmsford as a store window exhibit.
The services of the Middlesex County Extension Service, 19 Everett Street, Concord, are available to all citizens old and young interested in agriculture and home economics. A weekly agricultural broadcast is given on Station WBZ at 6:45 A. M. each Wednesday of general in- terest to local farmers. A monthly bulletin is printed covering all phases of Extension work and mailed to nearly all farmers within the town.
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VETERANS' EMERGENCY FUND
VETERANS' EMERGENCY FUND TREASURER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Receipts and Disbursements January 1, 1949 to December 31, 1949
BALANCE ON HAND JANUARY 1, 1949 $ 2,897.95 ADD-Receipts
The Central Savings Bank,
Lowell, Mass .- Dividends 6.12
Middlesex Cooperative Bank,
Lowell, Mass .- Dividends 65.00
Total Receipts 71.12
TOTAL
$ 2,969.07
DEDUCT-Disbursements
Fred. C. Church & Co. Premium on Treasurer's Bond 15.00
Total Disbursements
15.00
BALANCE ON HAND DECEMBER 31, 1949
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