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During the year the library suffered the loss of a much beloved Trustee, Mrs. Frederick N. Noble who had served on the. Board of Trustees for many years. Mr. Joseph Riley was appointed to fill the vacancy.
We are grateful to the family of Major Boyd Iseminger for lending us gifts sent by him from North Africa; to Mr. and Mrs. Millard Raymond for two sets of figurines; to Mrs. Henry Soule for many years issues of
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the National Geographic Magazine; to the Society of Jehovah's Witnesses for a complete set of their literature; to the various churches and organ- izations of the town for supplying the library with their official magazine; and to Mr. Malcolm Buck, Mrs. Rufus Richmond, Mrs. J. Douglas John- ston and Miss Laura Whittemore for gifts of books and magazines.
With grateful acknowledgement of the splendid teamwork of the staff and the support and cooperation of the Board of Trustees,
Respectfully submitted,
MERTIE E. WITBECK, Librarian:
Middleboro Public Library Statistics
Circulation of books
Central library
35,053
Philosophy
225
Religion
163
Sociology
695
Languages
64
Sciences
318
Useful Arts
1,085
Fine Arts
687
Literature
793
History
1,797
Travel
1,061
Biography
1,042
Magazines
5,282
Foreign Books
65
Rental books
1,433
49,763
Juvenile circulation
Fiction
9,263
Non-fiction
6,134
15,397
Branches and Deposits
South Middleboro Branch
1,146
Montgomery Home
75
Shaw Home
25
Bates School
184
Pleasant Street School
252
Plymouth Street School
268
Seventh Day Adventist School
. .
50
School Street School
543
Waterville School
20
West Side School
158
Total circluation 1943
67,881
Total circulation 1942
2,721
82,282
Fiction
78
Decrease in circulation 1943
Number of volumes owned January 1, 1943
Number of volumes added by purchase
841
Number of volumes added by gift 94
Number of volumes added by binding magazines 18
Number of volumes transferred from rental collection
76
Total number of volumes added 1943
1,029
40,327
Number of volumes lost and discarded
318
Number of volumes owned December 31, 1943
40,009
Number of magazines currently received
96
Number of newspapers currently received
12
Number of borrowers January 1, 1943 Borrowers' cards issued 1943
4,453
Adults 298
Juvenile
141
439
Total number of borrowers December 31, 1943
4,992
Number of borrowers re-registered
618
Peirce Fund Receipts
Balance January 1, 1943
$ 12.19
Peirce Trustees
1,822.96
R. H. Hinkley Co. Overpayment
5.00
$1,840.15
Peirce Fund Payments
Books, Periodicals, Newspapers
$1,833.93
Balance December 31, 1943
6.22
1,840.15
Special Fund Receipts
Balance January 1, 1943
$534.18
Interest Harriet E. Beals Fund
20.00
Interest Harriet O. Peirce Fund
10.00
Interest Copeland Fund
55.00
Interest Enoch Pratt Fund
313.36
Rental Books
187.14
Book Sales
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366.73
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$1,486.41
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14,401 39,298
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Special Fund Payments
Mass. Library Association
$10.00
Old Colony Library Association
2.00
Middleborough Trust Co.
5.80
Binding
123.06
Books
388.68
Magazines
187.27
Pratt Fund Payments
201.60
Balance December 31, 1943
568.00
1,486.41
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REGISTRARS' REPORT
For Year Ending December 31st, 1943
After adding the new registrations and deducting for removals, etc., the present registration is as follows:
Malc
Female
Total
Precinct 1
169
147
316
Precinct 2
1947
1721
3668
Precinct 3
238
201
439
2354
2069
4423
Signed,
WALDO S. THOMAS,
Clerk.
ELECTION OFFICERS
1943 - 1944 PRECINCT 1
Bert J. Allan
Warden
Robert West
Deputy Warden Clerk
Leila Allan
Incz Chandler
Deputy Clerk
Henry Caswell
Inspector
Georgianna M. Townsend
Inspector
Maurice J. Guerin
Deputy Inspector
Richard H. Dunbar
Deputy Inspector
PRECINCT 2
Sylvanus L. Brett
Wilbur Fillmore
Esther M. Robidoux
Laura Norris
Elisha H. Shaw
John Touhy
Inspector
Arthur Massicott
Deputy Inspector
Ellen J. Gaudette
Deputy Inspector
PRECINCT 3
Warden Deputy Warden Inspector Deputy Clerk Clerk
Harlas L. Cushman Chester W. Thomas Ellen C. Gallagher
Warden Deputy Warden· Clerk
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Joseph M. Duphily
Henry C. Walker, Jr.
Susan B. Brackett Frank M. Jefferson Harold A. Williams
Deputy Clerk Inspector Inspector Deputy Inspector Deputy Inspector
JURY LIST
July 1st, 1943, to July 1st, 1944
Name
Address
Occupation
Alden, Gordon B.
34 Jackson
Shoeworker
Atwood, Kenneth E.
26 Frank
Salesman
Bailey, Edward B.
26 Bourne
State Employee
Baker, Frank H.
18 Webster
Poultryman
Banks, Lloyd E.
225 Everett
Machinist
Beckman, Harry E.
49 Forest
Shoeworker
Begley, T. Francis
7 Benton
Bank Employee
Bell, William D.
10 Benton
Painter
Bernier, Albert J.
Wood
Shoeworker
Boehme, L. Mendall
14. Coombs
Clerk
Brackett, Guy W.
Smith
Chauffeur
Buckman, F. Everett
Wareham
Carpenter
Clark, Robert A.
North
Shoeworker
Cobb, Alanson F.
Wareham
Laborer
Cole. Louis A.
14 Oak
Retired
Cromwell, Wilfred J.
66 School
Salesman
Deane, Valentine
30 Arch
Shoeworker
Devinny, Donald S.
Dewhurst, Elmer T.
376 Wareham
Manager
45 Arch St.
Laborer
Doty, Howard
314 Wareham
Salesman
Downing, Edward P.
24 E. Grove
Retired
Drew, Elmer O.
24 Forest
Shoeworker
112 Oak
Radio Mechanic
Eayrs, Weston, Jr.
15 Webster
Mechanic
Fish. Alphonso D.
11 Wareham
Restaurant
Fisk, Arthur P.
Plymouth
Retired
Gammons, Randolph B.
8 Rice
Manager
North
Merchant
19 Hillside Ave.
Bookkeeper
Miller
Clerk
Plymouth
Laborer
Griffith, Horace G.
Plympton
Clerk
Guerin, Charles A.
Vine
Shoeworker
Guertin, Leo C.
12 Myrtle
Mechanic
Hall. Arthur S.
22 School
P. O. Clerk
Harlow, Franklin G.
6 Fairview
Accountant
Harvey, Wadsworth H. Hegarty, Everett
Miller
Shoeworker
80 Pearl
Manager
Garnier, Howard E. Giberti, Charles V. Green, Sylvester Grenier, Lucian
106 Oak
Florist
Diotte. Frank J:
Dunham, George I.
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Name
Address
Occupation
Holloway, Wendell E.
14 Reland
Contractor
Jacintho, Joseph DeR.
14 Lane
Iceman
Jacob, William G. L.
Plymouth
Supervisor
Keyes, Wilfred S.
35 School
Shoeworker
Landstrom, Victor E .-
43 Barden Hill Rd.
Plumber
Lang, Fred
8 Pearl
Merchant
Littlefield, Loren M.
Wareham
Shoeworker
Long, Robert C.
15 North
Clerk
Malenfant, Joseph
9 Shaw Ave.
Painter
Martin, John J.
26 Webster
Clerk
Massicott, Arthur
38 Montello
Weaver
Matrisciano, Joseph
6 Shaw Ave.
Shoeworker
MacDougall, William J.
Everett
Retired
McCrillis, Clifton A.
108 Oak
P. O. Employee
McMahon, William J.
43 Arch
Shoeworker
Medeiros, Joseph M.
111 So. Main
Manager
Nourse, Raymond A.
Everett
Printer
Nourse, Royal H.
31 North
Merchant
Minott, Frank
19 Elm
R. R. Employee
Paradis, Wilfred H.
32 Frank
Shoeworker
Pendleton, Roy W.
Smith
Teamer
Picard, Wilfred
82 Everett
Retired
Picone, Joseph A.
Field Supervisor
Pratt, Ernest S.
Ice Dealer
Pratt, Harold M.
Pleasant
Merchant
Pratt, Lewis A.
North
Milk Dealer
Rose, Manuel M.
Carpenter
Shoeworker
Ryder, N. Dorrance
135 So. Main
Teller
Shaw, George R.
81 So. Main
Merchant
Shurtleff, George A. Jr.
33 Peirce
Lumber Dealer
Smith, Charles C.
11 Myrtle
Painter
Soule, Albert
74 North
Manager
Southworth, Philander W.
Wareham
State Employee
Stets, Oscar H.
Everett
Foundryman
Sukeforth, William L.
966 Center
Manager
Thomas, Arthur C.
Wareham
Clerk
Thomas, Clyde S.
7 Rock St.
Insurance Agent
Thomas, Chester W.
Wareham
Clerk
Thomas, Fred A.
Bloomfield Ave.
Retired
Touhy, John W.
175 Everett
Mason
Tripp, Arthur W.
1 East Main
Chauffeur
Tripp, Ralph W.
Benson
Chauffeur
Washburn, Reginald S.
Plymouth
Truck Driver
Wells, Walter E.
100 Peirce
Insurance Agent
West, LeRoy S.
16 Courtland
Clerk
Whitty, William E.
11 Everett
State Employee
Wood, Harold F.
Plymouth
Clerk
Westgate, Clifford J.
Smith
Retired
Whitcomb, Joseph C.
28 Peirce St.
Engineer
Townsend, Leon I. .
Bedford
Shoeworker
Crawshaw, John S.
Purchase
Farmer
Plymouth North
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
To the Citizens of Middleboro, Massachusetts:
The town is in an exceptionally good financial condition. Under the stress of war time conditions, many of the activities of the Town have been at least partially suspended, but in spite of these handicaps we have tried to give the taxpayers the services they demanded. This has been particularly true in our street and water departments, because neither the materials nor the personnel has been available. It has been difficult to obtain repair parts, and new equipment is practically impossible to buy. Gasoline and tire rationing has also restricted the scope of our work. A portion of Spruce Street was done with the aid of Chapter 90 Construc- tion. We plan to complete this in 1944. Tar and asphalt has been allowed for patching only. Several of the streets were laid out and graveled. The highway department has diverted time and efforts into many other channels such as Salvage Collections, Civilian Defense, and in helping other departments.
We want to thank the Civilian Defense groups and the War Price and Rationing Board for their activities which have claimed a great amount of their time. We also wish to pay tribute to those loyal citizens who have contributed so willingly of time and effort to the cause of victory on the home front.
Thanks is extended for the splendid co-operation of all the Town Departments.
ROMEO MILLETTE, Chairman, WILLIAM MacDOUGALL, WILLIAM CRAPO, WILLIAM JACOB, RALPH NOURSE.
CIVILIAN DEFENSE REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Middleboro, Massachusetts:
Gentlemen:
It is a pleasure to report for the Civilian Defense activities of the Town of Middleborough, a war effort every member of the town has a right to be proud of. Perhaps we have not always had the pomp, the ceremony, the officiousness of some of the city organizations, or indulged in all of the numerous minor projects our parent state organization would have liked, but, better still, we have had a well-organized, fundamentally trained group, born with resourcefulness, the initiative, the plain common sense that comes from living in a country town like Middleborough, capable of meeting any emergency that might arise.
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Up to the present time, including those who have had to give up their assignments because of induction into the armed services, change of occupation, etc., nearly 1300 Middleborough people have taken part in our Civilian Defense setup. Our men have responded wonderfully in qualifying for jobs as Air Raid Wardens, Auxiliary Police, Auxiliary Fire- men, Medical Personnel, and all other services that required special knowl- edge and training. Our women have been equally faithful in watching the report center, serving in the medical division, working as nurses aids, ambulance drivers, block leaders, and carrying on health and social work for both the civilians and those in the services. Our younger generation have displayed their usual zeal and energy in such jobs as messengers, carriers, and helping wherever their aid was needed. Middleborough people have taken with tolerance and good humor the many incon- veniences caused them by our practice drills, blackouts, and air raid tests. For the most part they have lived up to the dimout and other regulations with reasonably good grace as testified by the several inspections made in town by Civilian Defense and Army officials.
With the coming defeat of the Axis Powers and the general lessening of Civilian Defense needs, we must not assume our usefulness is over. On the contrary, we must be ever ready with our organization and equipment to function at a minute's notice until the last gun is fired. Experience has shown that the most effective work and greatest need of the Civilian Defense Organization does not necessarily come from an air raid or bombing. Its greatest value, especially in this country, has come after some accident like a plane crash, or following a catastrophe like the Cocoanut Grove fire. In fact, its value has been so great that it would seem that some form of a skeleton organization should be maintained even in peace times to meet just such an emergency.
Lack of space and the fear of slighting someone does not justify giving credit to individuals, much as some merit special mention. The Adminis- trative Staff does, however, want to express special thanks and appreciation to the Town Officials, the Town's People, and all those who so ably have had a part in the effort, for the aid, the help, and the co-operation they have given us in maintaining the Civilian Defense Organization for the Town of Middleborough.
Respectfully submitted, HORACE K. ATKINS, Chairman of Civilian Defense.
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLEBORO COMPANY, MASS. STATE GUARD
This will be a historic year for the Middleboro Company as a mili- tary unit by having completed a three year enlistment on 17 July 1944.
The Middleboro Company was formed and inducted into service July 17th 1941, by Lt .- Col. Walter J. Flanagan as the inspecting officer, with a complement of 3 officers and 45 enlisted men.
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On March 23rd, 1942, the members of the Middleboro Company volunteered for guard duty at the Middleboro Pumping Station when the town needed police protection for its water supply. This tour of duty was done with 4 men on duty each night from 10 p. m. until 6 a. m. to October 31, 1942.
Under directions of the Commander-in-Chief Governor Saltonstall, General Order 18, A.G.O. 1 December 1943, was issued, and the Middle- boro Company is now to be known as the 11th Company 25th Infantry.
PERSONNEL OF THE 11th CO., 25th INF.
Captain Alfred M. Butler
Lieutenants
Harold C. Tessier
Andrew F. Pike
First Sergeant
Charles S. Carver
Sergeants
Charles Farrington, Mess Sgt. Horace Gamache, Supply Sgt.
Ralph Nickerson
Norman Rudolph Ovila St. Amand
Corporals
Manuel J. Amaral Russell Carver
Raymond Connolly Carmen Garafalo
Winston Richmond Oscar Stets
Private First Class
Clifton A. Bricknell Paul Carter
Harold Jackson
Charles L. Newton
Edward J. Ouellette
George W. Caswell
Charles L. Long
Cyrenus S. Paquin
Charles MacDonald
Malcolm W. Pittsley
Henry R. Caswell Albert A. Dube Stewart E. Willis
William S. Maxwell
Manuel Michael
Henry Roberts Arthur I. Wall
Privates
George Freitas
Henry Freitas Adelbert O. Fuller William F. Gaudette Charles Goan · Kenneth P. Hanson Lawrence N. Holmes Clarence Jefferson John F. Jurgelewicz
Lawrence Kelley Chester R. Kennedy Kenneth R. Kingsley Alfred Lenardson Charles Leonard Joseph U. Newton Donald Olson
George H. Penniman Manuel J. Piava Raymond E. Wordell
James S. Prescott Joseph L. Prinzo Manuel M. Rose John Sepetjian Richard B. Schaaf Thomas Thompson Lino V. Tosoni Kenneth Trusdale Henry L. Vaughn
Francis Kelley
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REPORT OF THE ASSESSORS
To the Citizens of Middleboro:
We respectfully submit the annual report of the Board of Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1943.
Appropriations
$477,317.15
Deficits in 1940 Overlay
187.65
State Tax
7,850.00
State Parks and Reservations
263.28
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
1,252.05
County Tax
14,734.89
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
5,972.61
Overlay of Current Year
10,873.69
Gross Amount to be Raised
$518,451.32
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
225,550.58
Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation
$292,900.74
Value of Personal Estate, $609,705
Tax
$20,729.97
Value of Real Estate, $7,818,905
Tax
$265,842.77
Number of Polls, 3,164 at $2.00 each
Tax
6,328.00
Water Liens
32.85
Total Value of All Assessed Property Jan. 1, 1943 $8,428,610.00
Total Value of Omitted Property, Dec. 10, 1943. 9,500.00
Total Value of All Assessed Property December 31, 1943
$8,438,110.00
Rate. .$34.00 per Thousand
Number of Livestock Assessed:
Horses
69
Neat Cattle
988
Swine
74
Sheep
22
Fowl
65,385
All Other
101
Number of Dwelling Houses assessed 2,404
Number of acres of land assessed 10,985
Exempt Property
Property of the Commonwealth
$30,300
Property of Literary, Benevolent and Charitable Institutions. . 407,590
Property of War Veterans
4,360
U. S. Post Office
105,000
Property owned by the Town
1,833,210
Churches
328,840
Parsonages
23,670
Cemeteries
54,010
Total Exempt Property
$2,786,980
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Motor Vehicle Excise
Number of Motor Vehicles assessed
3,063
Value of Motor Vehicles assessed
$418,920.00
Tax on Vehicles assessed
$14,537.57
Rate per Thousand
$36.33
Abatements
Polls and
Motor
Taxes abated in 1943
Property
Vehicle
Levy of 1940
$ .16
Levy of 1941
395.68
$ 3.99
Levy of 1942
751.31
48.86
Levy of 1943
7,003.19
256.99
Taxes Committed in 1943
Commitment on Polls
$ 6,384.00
Commitment on Personal Estate
21,052.97
Commitment on Real Estate
$265.842.77
Commitment on Motor Vehicles
14,537.57
BENJAMIN C. SHAW, HARRISON F. SHURTLEFF,
FRED F. CHURBUCK, Assessors, Middleborough.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WAR PRICE AND RATIONING BOARD
January 5, 1944
On December 14, 1941 appeals were sent to the forty-eight Governors to organize boards for the rationing of tires. On January 5, 1942 a local "Tire Rationing Board" consisting of James H. Kennedy, Chair- man, Horace K. Atkins, and Joseph R. Kyrouz was appointed with meet- ing quarters in the little room under the rear stairs of the Town Hall. Tires alone were rationed, regulations comparatively simple and few.
February 2 new automobiles were added to the ration list and on February 7 the local board was renamed a "Rationing Board" with the evident promise of busy days to come. March 13 typewriters were ra- tioned and on April 16 the name was again changed to its present "War Price and Rationing Board."
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April 20 saw sugar added to the list and on those memorable days, May 4-7, registration was held for War Book One, the so-called "Sugar Book." Over 9,000 books were issued during this period by the teach- ers of our schools. Wistfully and not always pleasantly did the regis- trants watch the coupons detached from their books because of excess sugar on hand.
Early in May owners of automobiles were required to register for a gasoline allotment and with the issuance of over 3,000 gasoline cou- pon books the rationing of gasoline began on May 12. Immediately there was a demand for bicycles with the result that on May 15 these were also added to the ration list.
Although a chief clerk and an assistant had been acquired to assist the board in its clerical work it now became evident it was a job that needed more personnel and a division of responsibilities and duties. Therefor on August 8 two more members, George C. Mckay and J. Stearns Cushing, were appointed to the board.
By this time it was equally evident that the quarters under the stairs were definitely inadequate and the records and the one desk were moved to the more spacious quarters in the Chamber of Commerce build- ing where the board is now located. The single two-drawer file has grown to a large battery of cabinets, nearly all filled with vital records. The single desk and chair has grown to adequate furniture for the four full-time clerks and the board itself. The simple pamphlet of instructions has grown. to volumes of definite regulations and rules.
September 29 saw rubber footwear added to the list and applications out that sent householders to their knees measuring the floor area of their rooms in preparation for fuel oil rationing which began on Oc- tober 22.
The rationing of fuel oil with its many technical problems, innum- erable regulations and formulas was a task in itself and it seemed ad- visable that three more members to compose a Fuel Panel be appointed to augment the already overtaxed board. Edward J. Hayden, Robert B. Smith, and L. Mendall Boehme were appointed on October 27 and Mr. Hayden was chosen chairman of the panel.
November 21 saw coffee rationing removed but on December 19 heat- ing stoves took its place followed on February 2 by canned goods and on February 7 by shoes. Registration for War Book Two came February 21-28 when again the school personnel issued over 9,000 coupon books.
On March 29 meats and fats became the latest addition and a Price Control Panel became a necessity. On April 10 Harry J. Goodale and George A. Donner were appointed to serve with Mr. Mckay in this newest of duties of the board.
Registration for War Book Three was by mail on June 6 and only late applicants were served by the board office but again on October 10 another 9,000 coupon books were issued by the teachers during the War Book Four registration.
Since the advent of mileage rationing the board has had the priv- ilege of receiving the valuable assistance and advice of Joseph F. Riley, Local Administrator of the Massachusetts War Transportation Conserv-
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ation Committee, as a cooperating member of the board. In addition to his diploma duties Mr. Riley represents the board in public relations.
The board and the public are deeply indebted to the local press for the many columns of "Keeping Up with the Ration Regulations." We urge all persons to keep fully informed of the ever-changing regula- tions and thus avoid confusion and delays. Help yourself and help your board by being well informed.
Your War Price and Rationing Board is organized for the sole pur- pose of seeing that each and every person receives his proper share of the commodity to be divided. The ten men that have served you on this board during the past two years have given freely of their time, with out a cent of payment, with this purpose only in mind.
A member of the Quincy board has expressed in verse the feelings and aims of thousands of volunteer board members over the country and your local board echoes his words:
"Why we should serve on the Rationing Board Is something that's hard to state, For it's nothing but worries and problems galore And toiling long hours and late.
Our neighbors berate us, Our former friends hate us,
The many new rules are a bore,
But while there's a war on Folks know why they're 'sat on' So we'll stick to our volunteer chore."
JAMES H. KENNEDY, Chairman
HORACE K. ATKINS
JOSEPH R. KYROUZ GEORGE C. MCKAY J. STEARNS CUSHING
EDWARD J. HAYDEN
ROBERT B. SMITH L. MENDALL BOEHME HARRY J. GOODALE GEORGE A. DONNER
AIRCRAFT WARNING SERVICE
The American Legion through its annual apropriation, which former- ly was used for Armistice Day Celebration, has maintained two observa- tion posts for the protection of this community.
Statement of expenditures:
Appropriations $250.00
Total cost of Service $250.00
Chief Observer-Everett Saunders, Center.
Chief Observer-Guy Brackett, Rock.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES UNDER THE WILL OF THOMAS S. PEIRCE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Middleborough, Mass.
Gentlemen:
We hand you herewith the yearly report of the Trustees under the will of Thomas S. Peirce for the period ended December 31, 1943, giving in general detail the amount of the two funds, and schedules of receipts and disbursements for the last fiscal year.
Fund Held in Trust for Use and Benefit of Town of Middleborough
Stocks-Inventory value
$153,302.74
Bonds-Inventory value
30,000.00
Mortgages and Notes
128,807.96
Real Estate
126,720.72
Real Estate under foreclosure
16,394.32
Cabinet at Library
100.00
Office Equipment
155.50
Savings Bank Deposits
Worcester
$1,000.00
Wareham
1,400.00
2,400.00
Cash in checking account
11,199.53
$469,080.77
Income Account
RECEIPTS
Rentals
$12,060.88
Dividends
6,076.50
Interest
9,574.17
Sundries
47.92
$27,759.47
DISBURSEMENTS
Salaries, Trustees and Clerk
$2,679.84
Janitor
1,660.00
Insurance
722.86
Repairs-Labor and Material
843.81
Light and Heat
938.68
Water
282.24
Taxes
5,281.39
Sundries
155.12
$12,563.94
Net Income for the year
$15,195.53
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Balance on hand, January 1, 1943
20,087.80
$35,283.33
PAID FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE TOWN
Courthouse notes and interest
$3,793.87
Painting Courthouse
954.74
Repairs Old Fire Station
4.85
High School Athletic Equipment
892.50
High School Band Uniforms
2,079.37
Playground:
Swimming Pool Attendants
249.00
Football Field
1,157.00
Sundry expense
55.47
Bates School-Painting
1,667.68
Repairs
293.74
Manual Training
550.18
$11,698.40
Balance on hand, January 1, 1944.
$23,584.93
Fund Held in Trust for the Middleborough Public Library
Bonds-Inventory value
$19,050.00
Stocks Inventory value
20,136.22
Savings Bank Deposits:
Brockton
$2,000.00
East Bridgewater
2,000.00
Middleborough
3,113.40
New Bedford
1,000.00
Wareham
. 1,666.00 9,779.40
$48,965.62
Total income for the year:
Dividends
$956.57
Interest
837.26
$1,793.83
Paid to Treasurer of the Middleborough Public Library.
$1,793.83
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR D. BENSON, FREDERICK S. WESTON, FLETCHER CLARK, JR. Trustees under the will of Thomas S. Peirce.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER
To the Citizens of Middleborough:
I submit herewith my report as Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the Year 1943.
Cash Receipts January 1, 1943, to December 31, 1943
l'axes
$374,865.56
Licenses and Permits
6,952.30
Electric Light Department
150,443.15
Gas Department
39,084.66
Water Department
29,401.70
Police Department
2,889.57
Fire Department
1,250.00
Scaler of Weights and Measures
210.95
Moth Department
715.02
Forest Fires
226.85
Tree Warden
28.00
Health
1,196.86
Highway
813.62
Welfare
16,992.15
Aid to Dependent Children
8,401.67
Old Age Assistance
62,974.32
Soldiers' Relief
845.00
Schools
7,452.84
Library
620.07
General Government
1,214.75
Court Fines
204.67
Grants and Gifts
82,227.95
Interest on Taxes
2,026.41
Interest on Trust Funds
1,357.16
Cemetery Trust for Perpetual Care
3,750.00
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