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39,087
Number of magazines currently received
102
Number of newspapers currently received Borrowers
12
New registrants for 1944
Adults 238
Juvenile 180
Total number of new registrants
418
PEIRCE FUND
Receipts
Balance January 1, 1944
6.22
Received from Town Treasurer
1,808.04
$1,814.26
Payments
Books, Periodicals, Newspapers
1,761.89
Balance December 31, 1944
52.37
1,814.26
ENOCH PRATT FUND
Receipts
Balance January 1, 1944
416.56
Received from Town Treasurer
372.52
789.08
.
88
Payments
Binding 262.49
Middleborough Trust Co.
.50
Expense Refitting Librarians Office
43.00
Library of Congress
32.63
Baldwin Co. (Mimeograph)
113.92
Refitting Staff Room
29.15
Balance, December 31, 1944
307.39
789.08
MARY HULLAHAN FUND
Received from Town Treasurer
157.90
Payments-Children's Books
77.81
Balance Dec. 31, 1944
80.09
SPECIAL FUNDS Receipts
Balance January 1, 1944
151.44
Interest Harriet E. Beals Fund
15.00
Interest Harriet O. Peirce Fund
7.50
Interest Copeland Fund
154.49
Rental Books
206.56
534.99
Payments
Rentals
149.29
Middleborough Trust Co.
4.80
Mass. Library Association
5.00
Old Colony Association
2.00
Malcolm Buck-Magazines
100.00
Printing and Supplies
23.52
Misc.
9.47
Balance, December 31, 1944
240.91
534.99
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS H. KELLY,
Treasurer.
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JURY LIST
JULY 1, 1944 to JULY 1, 1945
Name
Atwood, Kenneth E.
26 Frank
Salesman
Bailey, Edward B.
26 Bourne
Baker, Frank H.
18 Webster
Poultryman
Banks, Lloyd E.
225 Everett
Machinist
Bell, William D.
10 Benton
Painter
Bernier, Albert J.
Brackett, Guy W.
Smith
Chauffeur
Clark, Robert A.
North
Shoeworker
Cole, Louis A.
14 Oak
Retired
Cromwell, Wilfred J.
Deane, Valentine
30 Arch
Shoeworker
Dewhurst, Elmer T.
376 Wareham
24 Forest
Shoeworker
Dunham, George I.
112 Oak
Radio Mechanic
15 Webster
Mechanic
North
Merchant
19 Hillside Ave.
Book-keeper
North
Clerk
Plymouth
Laborer
Griffith, Horace G. Guerin, Charles A. Guertin, Leo C.
Harvey, Wadsworth H. Miller
Hegarty, Everett Holloway, Wendell E. Jacintho, Joseph DeR. Jacob, William G. L.
Keyes, Wilfred S. Landstrom, Victor E. Lang, Fred
Malenfant, Joseph McCrillis, Clifton A.
Nourse, Royal H.
31 North
Merchant
19 Elm
R. R. Employee
32 Frank
Shoeworker
Pendleton, Roy W.
Smith
Teamer
82 Everett
Retired
North
Ice Dealer
North
Milk Dealer
Ryder, N. Dorrance
Shaw, George R.
81 So. Main
Merchant
Smith, Charles C.
11 Myrtle
Painter
Stets, Oscar H.
Everett
Foundryman
Thomas, Arthur C.
Wareham
Clerk
7 Rock
Insurance Agent
Wareham
Clerk
Bloomfield Ave.
Retired
175 Everett
Mason
Tripp, Arthur W.
Tripp, Ralph W.
Wells, Walter E.
West, LeRoy S.
Whitty, William E.
11 Everett
Clerk
State Employee
Eayrs, Weston Jr. Garnier, Howard E. Giberti, Charles V. Green, Sylvester Grenier, Lucian
Plympton
Clerk
Vine
Shoeworker
12 Myrtle
Mechanic
Shoeworker
80 Pearl
Manager
14 Reland
Contractor
14 Lane
Iceman
Plymouth
Supervisor
35 School
Shoeworker
43 Barden Hill Rd.
Plumber
8 Pearl
Merchant
9 Shaw Ave.
Painter
108 Oak
P. O. Employee
Minott, Frank
Paradis, Wilfred H.
Picard, Wilfred Pratt, Ernest S. Pratt, Lewis A.
30 Pearl
Teller
Thomas, Chester W. Thomas, Fred A. Touhy, John W.
1 East Main
Chauffeur
Chauffeur
100 Peirce
Insurance Agent
16 Courtland
Address
Occupation
Wood
Shoeworker
190 No. Main St.
Salesman
Manager
Drew, Elmer O.
State Employee
Benson
Thomas, Clyde S.
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Crawshaw, John S.
Purchase
Farmer
Shaw, Harrison C.
Plymouth
Poultryman
Feas, Frederick G.
Plymouth
Carpenter
Insurance Agent
Janitor
34 Pearl
Manager
Leighton, Frank
42 East Main
Oil Dealer
Bazinet, Romeo
15 Lovell
Shoeworker
Carter, George T.
27 Lovell
Shoeworker
Caswell, Henry R.
Plymouth
Grocer
Kennedy, James H.
101 So. Main
Bank Pres.
122 North
Real Est. Agent
35 Bourne
Treasurer
Everett
Caretaker
Wilbur, Lawrence W. Wareham
Sisson, Elmer A.
Wareham
Garage Owner
Anderson, Charles A.
Old Center
Plumber
Everett
Photo Finisher
Highland
Painter
40 North
Shoeworker
Shoeworker
77 Pearl
Undertaker
101 Pearl
P. O. Employee
Norton, Charles L.
Fickert, Charles R.
Wood, Theodore N. Maddigan, Ralph W. Eldridge, Roger G.
Benson, Stanley
Pilshaw, Simon
Hanson, Elwin L.
9 Courtland
Clerk
25 North
Printer
71 So. Main
Reporter
8 Rice
Cranberry Grower
Crane, Ralph
Bryant, Cleon F.
DaCosta, Frederick W. Plymouth
Cronan, Michael J.
156 No. Main
Retired
Shoeworker
Chauffeur
Shoeworker
Field Supervisor
Rose, Manuel M.
Carpenter
Shoeworker
Sparrow, Ivan B.
12 Barrows
Manager
Cromwell, Ralph W.
108 So. Main
Clerk
Carr, Harold J.
41 Forest
Dental Mechanic
McKechnie, James T.
Wareham
Merchant
Bigelow, Winifred C. Oates, Joseph F. Lindstrom, Sigfried Keyes, Albert H. Egger, Francis E. Dunham, Harold F.
260 No. Main
Mechanic
10 Myrtle
Shoeworker
16 School
Insurance Agent
71 Everett
Insurance Agent
Health Agent
11 Courtland
Clerk
Supt.
Thatcher, Ronald G. Gates, Earl F. Howes, John G.
59 No. Main
Salesman
59 No. Main St.
Receiving Clerk
Insurance Agent
Nourse, Ralph E.
Corsini, Leon
2 Lovell 49 Everett
MacMahon, William J. 45 Arch
Picone, Joseph A.
Plymouth
88 School
Riley, Joseph F. Tessier, Louis Belcher, Arthur F.
68 Everett
Donner, George A. Drake, Malcolm C. Rebell, John
P. O. Employee
2 School
85 Pearl
12 Courtland
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
January 12, 1945.
Mr. Roger W. MacDonald, Town Manager, Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
I herewith present my annual report as Health Officer of the Health Department for the year ending December 31, 1944.
Contagious Diseases
During the year 1944 there were 583 cases of contagious disease reported to this department as compared to 746 cases re- ported last year. This, indeed, is creditable to the community. During the times our country has been engaged in war, the tendency has been for contagious diseases to increase among the population, all over the country. That has been true during the period which we are presently going through. However, our com- munity shows a decrease of 163 cases over the previous year which speaks well for our citizens and the care that has been taken in safeguarding their health. The number of cases were divided as follows :-
Anterior Poliomyelitis
2
Chicken Pox
59
Dog Bites
8
Epidemic Cerebro Spinal Meningitis 8
German Measles
2
Suppurative Conjunctivitis
1
Lobar Pneumonia
1
Measles
96
Mumps
385
Scarlet Fever
6
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
3
Tuberculosis-other forms
1
Whooping Cough
10
Undulant Fever
1
583
Diphtheria Prevention Clinic
The Diphtheria Prevention Clinic was held in the Clinic Room at the Union Street School on June 3, 10, and 17th, with Dr. A. Vincent Smith, School Physician in charge assisted by Mrs. Jane Crowley, R. N. There were 55 children who received the three treatments of toxoid recommended by the State Depart- ment of Public Health and used in this Clinic and each were given certificates of immunization.
Bailey Health Camp
Two children were sent to the Bailey Summer Health Camp in South Hanson for a period of eight weeks during the summer. These children are selected for their need of a supervised vaca- tion with plenty of fresh air, sunshine, and exercise together with healthful nourishing food and who are financially unable to pay for such treatment. The children derived a great deal of benefit from their vacation and returned in a much healthier condition.
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Dental Clinic
The following is the report of the Dental Clinic from Jan- uary 1, 1944 to December 31, 1944.
The Clinic was held at the Clinic Room at the Union Street School every Wednesday P. M. during the school term with Dr. Fuller in attendance. At the beginning of the fall term, all pupils in the first and second grades were examined by Dr. Fuller and notices of defects were sent home to the parents. All requesting treatment at the Clinic are being cared for.
In February, all pupils at Bates School were examined and treatment given to those requesting it. It was surprising to see the number of defects in pupils of pre-high school age and we feel a great deal of good was derived from it. Not only in the correction of defects for those requesting it, but also in bring- ing home to the pupils of that age the importance of the care of the teeth.
Pupils from other grades, financially unable to go to a dentist, were also treated at the Clinic at the request of their parents. Through the generosity of the Middleboro Kiwanis Club, tooth paste and tooth brushes were furnished the underpriviledged children.
Clinic Operations
Grades I and II
Number of pupils examined 297
Number of defects 220
Bates School
Number of pupils examined 260
Number of Defects 153
Pupils Treated at the Clinic
Temporary fillings 61
Permanent fillings 122
Temporary extractions 41
Permanent
extractions 36
Cleanings 13
Treatments
4
Children treated for Welfare Dept. 6
Children treated for Bailey Health Camp 2
Garbage and Rubbish Collections
The garbage and rubbish collections have been maintained as in former years. At various intervals the collections have been late due to weather conditions and the shortage of manpower. We had hoped to secure a new truck for each of these collections, the money for which, was appropriated at the Annual Town Meeting in March. Bids were submitted, contracts awarded, and the orders placed during the month of April. However, due to the war effort, the manufacturers have been unable to supply us to date, but have advised us that we might expect shipment by February, 1, 1945. These trucks are a necessity at once to the Department but I feel that the service of these two new
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type of collectors which we have purchased will greatly increase the speed of collection to the point where we shall be able to extend our collections to the outlying districts. However, we have tried to render the best possible service under the condi- tions and appreciate the hearty co-operation of the townspeople in our efforts.
During the year 123 deaths were recorded. This represents a decrease of 21 over the previous year.
My sincere appreciation to the Honorable Board of Select- men and all of my fellow employees of the Town for their splen- did co-operation during the entire year.
Respectfully submitted,
ROGER G. ELDRIDGE, Health Officer.
January 12, 1945
Board of Health,
Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
Permits for 'the following fixtures were issued for the year 1944.
Water Closets
Lavatories
Bath Tubs
Sinks
Wash Trays
Rain Conductors
Showers Cesspools Septic Tanks
Relief Valves
Range Boilers
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. PEARSON,
Inspector of Plumbing.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF MILK, ANIMALS, AND SLAUGHTERING
To the Board of Health.
Gentlemen:
I submit my annual report for 1944.
Milk
All producers have a certificate of registration issued by the Division of Dairy. All milk dealers have in their possession a license issued by the Milk Control Board and also by the Town of Middleboro to sell milk and cream.
Samples of milk taken to Brockton for analysis during the year 1944:
April 14, 1944
3 Samples
November 16,
14 Samples
November 17,
12 Samples
November 22,
......
...............
3 Samples
No Mastitis was found.
This department has issued the following licenses for the year 1944:
Oleomargarine License 15 $ 7.50
Milk License (Store) 49 24.50
Milk License (Dealer)
27 13.50
$45.50
Persons engaged in the production, processing, and the sale of milk and milk products did their utmost to give the people of Middleboro a superior quality of milk and milk products.
I wish to thank all persons that have assisted me in my work to bring a better supply of milk to the people of Middleboro.
Animals
I have completed the survey of all cattle in the Town of Middleboro with the following results:
Premises inspected 176
Total number of herds
182
Total number of cows 841
Total number of bulls 58
Total number of Oxen 2
Total number of Owners 192
Inspections of all Swine, Sheep and Goats was exempted by the Division of Livestock Disease Control for the year ending December 31, 1944.
There were 38 untested cattle found.
There have been 16 permits received to ship cattle into the Town of Middleboro from out of State. One permit was returned to the State and on the remaining 15 permits 226 cattle were shipped into the Town of Middleboro.
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There were 6 reactors in the tuberculin test made by the State.
Six head of cattle were put under Quarantine.
One dairy barn was put under Quarantine.
Ten cases were checked up for the State.
Ten dogs were put under Quarantine.
All animals were tuberculin tested by Dr. Borden of Taunton and Dr. Briggs of Whitman.
Slaughtering
During the year there were no animals slaughtered for In- spection. Monthly reports were sent to the Department of Pub- lic Health reporting no inspections.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN REBELL,
Inspector.
REPORT OF MILK INSPECTIONS
The following list shows the results of examinations of milk in November 1944.
Solids
Fat
Bacteria
I. McIntyre, raw
12.95
4.10
300,000
I. McIntyre, past.
12.52
3.60
2,300
W. F. Fickert & Son, raw
13.15
4.40
450,000
W. F. Fickert & Son, past.
12.70
4.10
8,000
Wikstein Bros. Dairy, raw
12.95
4.10
12,600
Wikstein Bros. Dairy, past.
12.00
3.60
8,700
C. Z. Bissonnette, raw
11.10
2.85
270,000
C. Z. Bissonnette, raw
12.40
3.80
11,400
C. Z. Bissonnette, past.
12.15
3.80
8,900
B. A. Kinsman, raw
12.70
4.20
16.500
B. A. Kinsman, past.
12.50
3.80
10,700
H. P. Hood Sons, Inc., past.
12.30
3.90
100
Paul Roberts, raw
13.40
4.70
4,700
Harold Foye, raw
14.00
4.60
4,300
Albert Soule, raw
16.50
6.80
4,600
Nelson Greer, raw
14.15
5.25
8,900
Lewis Pratt, raw
12.70
3.80
4,100
Ernest Pratt, raw
15.25
6.00
33,600
Joseph O. April, raw
12.80
4.00
11,800
Walter
McCrillis, raw
13 20
4.20
900
Reginald Maxim, raw
13.50
4.70
18,900
Harrison Shaw, raw
13.50
5.75
2,800
Philip Roberts, raw
12.80
4.15
20,600
Mrs. B. B. French, raw
13.95
4 90
18,600
John Rebell, raw
14.30
5 00
4,500
Harold Travis, raw
7.20 Below
100
Harold Travis, raw
12.55
4.30
100
Robert Clark, raw
7.50
9,700
Robert
Clark, raw
15.75
5.85
5,300
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The standards are as follows:
Raw Milk
12.00
3.35
400,000
Pasteurized Milk
12.00
3.35
40,000
Grade A, past.
12.20
4.00
10,000
Mass. Grade A, raw
12.20
4.00
100,000
REGISTRARS REPORT For Year Ending December 31st, 1944
After adding the new registrations and deducting for removals, etc., the present registration is as follows:
Precinct 1
179
163
342
Precinct 2
2046
1955
4001
Precinct 3
250
245
495
2475
2363
4838
Signed, WALDO S. THOMAS,
Clerk.
ELECTION OFFICERS
1944 - 1945 PRECINCT 1
Bert J. Allan
Warden
Robert West
Deputy Warden Clerk
Leila Allan
Inez Chandler
Deputy Clerk
Henry Caswell
Inspector
Georgianna M. Townsend
Inspector
Maurice J. Guerin
Deputy Inspector
Richard H. Dunbar
Deputy Inspector
PRECINCT 2
Elisha H. Shaw
Laura Norris
Esther M. Robidoux
Inspector
Gertrude Martin
Deputy Clerk
Wilbur Fillmore
Inspector
John Touhy
Clerk
Arthur Massicott
Deputy Inspector Deputy Inspector
PRECINCT 3
Harlas L. Cushman Chester W. Thomas Ellen C. Gallagher Joseph M. Duphily
Warden Deputy Warden Clerk
Deputy Clerk
Henry C. Walker, Jr.
Inspector
Inspector
Deputy Inspector Deputy Inspector
Susan B. Brackett
Frank M. Jefferson Harold A. Williams
Warden Deputy Warden
Ellen J. Gaudette
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WAR PRICE AND RATIONING BOARD
January 5, 1945
On this date, January 5, 1945, the local War Price and Ration- ing Board celebrate their third birthday. The baby of three years ago has grown rapidly into a strong, busy child whose activities are many and varied. During the year it has outgrown its quarters and has moved to larger and more spacious offices in the same building, the Chamber of Commerce. More space is available to the public as a waiting room, more desk space for the clerks, and a Board room where the panel conferences may be held.
There has been some change in the personnel during the past year, Chief Clerk Elwyn B. Lynde leaving to take over the Mailing Center in Brockton and his successor David Burgess leaving for a similar position in the Mailing Center for the Boston District. The fact that they have been assigned to advanced positions speaks well for the efficiency in our local Board office.
Rationing in 1945 continues to be a vital war activity. Events of the past few weeks have convinced every American that the war isn't over, that the men in our armed forces must go on fighting, how long we do not know.
As long as the war goes on some war-vital commodities must be rationed. The situation facing all of us in every rationing program today is more serious than at any time since the war started.All rationed commodities are scarce and the problem is to make these scarce supplies stretch to cover many essential needs of wartime production and wartime living.
The armed forces will need greater quantities of many items, such as canned food, meat and sugar, oil, gasoline and tires, rubber boots and shoes, virtually everything that is rationed. Increased allotments for the military mean smaller rations for civilians.
The local Board has received the best of cooperation from the citizens of our town and this is appreciated. With continued cooperation your Board can serve most effectively.
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 JOSEPH RILEY
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11th Company, 25th Infantry Massachusetts State Guard Town Hall Armory, Middleboro, Mass.
As commanding officer of the 11th Company 25th Infantry located in Middleboro, it gives me great pleasure to submit a brief summary of the State Guard Company which is half way through its fourth year since its induction July 17, 1941.
Of the original company there are only fourteen members left, selective service accounting for 95% of the turnover in mem- bership. There are members of the Company serving on nearly every front in this war, and we receive letters from time to time stating that the training received here was a big advantage to them in the service.
Most of us are too old or too young or are deferred for some reason from the federal service and find this way to be of help on the home front. We are not a combat outfit but our training is along the lines of emergency duty such as the recent hurricane when the entire Company mobilized and stayed on duty eighteen hours guarding broken store windows and pulling down broken signs and tree limbs and warning people of danger from unsteady trees. Assistance is also given to neighboring towns patrolling forest fires.
A great deal of credit is due to the men of the Company who after working all day, give up a part of their time to train with- out pay in order to be a well trained outfit ready if called upon, a credit to themselves and to the town they represent.
The Company wishes to thank the towns people for their co- operation and help in making the 11th Company one of the best in the state and assure you that if called upon it will give its very best at all times.
HAROLD C. TESSIER Capt. Inf. Mass. S. G. Commanding
VETERANS' REHABILITATION COMMITTEE
The Veterans' Rehabilitation Committee was appointed in mid- summer by the Selectmen on request of Simeon L. Nickerson Post 64, American Legion for the purpose of providing Veterans and those now in Service together with their families advice and assistance in all matters pertaining to their welfare. Due to pressure of other activities Mr. Austin has since resigned from this committee.
At the organization meeting Louis A. Cole, who has had many years experience in this work both in the Coast Guard and as Service Officer of Post 64, was appointed Agent of the committee and provided with office space in the Town House two days each week. From September 7, 1944 when the office was opened to December 10, 1944 he has handled 246 cases.
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The Committee meets the 2nd Thursday evening of each month in the Selectmen's room. The need for this Rehabilitation work will increase greatly as more are released from service and it is hoped the Town will see fit to continue this work and expand it as need arises.
Respectfully submitted,
CLIFTON A. McCRILLIS,
Chairman.
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, 1944.
Appropriations
$502,977.99
State Tax
18,150.00
State Parks and Reservations
371.21
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
135.85
County Tax
15,626.48
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 6,171.70
Overlay of Current Year
11,102.44
Gross Amount to be Raised
$555,138.18
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds 252,363.84
Net Amount to be raised by Taxation
$302,774.34
Value of Personal Estate, $649,355 Tax
$22,727.76
Value of Real Estate, $7,818,495
Tax
273,648.58
Number of Polls, 3,199 at $2.00 each
Tax 6,398.00
Total Value of All Assessed Property, January 1, 1944 8,467,850.00
Total Value of Omitted Property. December 10, 1944 ....
1,100.00
Total Value of All Assessed Property Dec. 31, 1944 8,468,950.00
Rate $35.00 per thousand
Number of Livestock Assessed:
Horses
88
Neat Cattle
1,086
Swine
83
Fowl
77,690
Sheep
12
All Other
118
Number of Dwelling Houses assessed 2,400 Number of Acres of Land assessed 41,892
100
Exempt Property
Property of the Commonwealth
$30,300
United States Post Office
105,000
Property of Literary, Benevolent and Charitable Institutions
408,710
Property of War Veterans
4,360
Property owned by the Town
1,828,630
Churches
328,840
Parsonages
23,670
Cemeteries
54,010
Total
$2,783,520
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE
Number of Motor Vehicles assessed
2,919
Value of Motor Vehicles assessed
$328,490.00
Tax on Motor Vehicles and Trailers assessed
11,340.25
Rate per Thousand
35.85
ABATEMENTS
Personal and
Motor
Taxes abated in 1944
Polls
Real Estate
Vehicles
Levy of 1942
$24.00
$214.15
Levy of 1943
32.00
986.12
$60.85
Levy of 1944
$1,960.00
4,830.05
139.26
TAXES COMMITTED IN 1944
Commitment on Polls
$ 6,472.00
Commitment on Personal Estate
22,727.76
Commitment on Real Estate
273,687.08
Commitment
on Motor Vehicles
11,340.25
HARRISON F. SHURTLEFF,
BENJAMIN C. SHAW,
FRED F. CHURBUCK,
Assessors, Middleborough.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES UNDER
THE WILL OF THOMAS S. PEIRCE
January 16, 1945.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Middleborough, Mass.
Gentlemen.
The regular annual report of the Trustees under the will of Thomas S. Peirce, is duly presented herewith, for the period end- ed December 31, 1944.
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The current bok value of the two Funds which are held under the Trust, for the benefit of the Town of Middleborough and for the benefit of the Public Library, is given in general detail and this report also includes a schedule of the receipts and disburse- ments for the past fiscal year.
Fund Held in Trust for Use and Benefit of Town of Middleborough
Stocks-Inventory value
$127,986.89
Bonds-Inventory value
40,000.00
Mortgages and Notes
133,363.36
Real Estate
122,920.72
Real Estate under foreclosure
11,877.19
Cabinet at Library
100.00
Office Equipment
155.50
Savinks Bank Deposits
Worcester
$1,000.00
Wareham
1,400.00
2,400.00
Cash in checking account
31,081.45
$469,885.11
Income Account RECEIPTS
Rentals
$11,281.00
Dividends
6,829.75
Interest
7,827.22
Sundries
370.18
$26,308.15
DISBURSEMENTS
Salaries, Trustees and Clerk
$ 2,846.84
Janitor
1,647.72
Insurance
1,155.68
Repairs-Labor and Material
2,004.34
Light and Heat
1,027.42
Water
257.97
Taxes
4,848.94
Sundries
442.75
$14,231.66
Net income for the year
$12,076.49
Balance on hand, January 1, 1944
23,584.93
$35,661.42
PAID FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE TOWN
Courthouse notes and interest
$ 3,720.37
Painting Courthouse
1,011.61
Ration Board No. 101-Equipment
268.03
Playground:
Attendants
522.25
Football field
750.00
Sundry expense
25.50
Bates School-Painting
419.70
Manual Training
752.64
$ 7,470.10
Balance on hand, January 1, 1945
$28,191.32
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Fund Held in Trust for the Middleborough Public Library
Bonds-Inventory value
$19,050.00
Stocks-Inventory value
20,084.99
Savings Bank Deposits:
Brockton
$2,000.00
East Bridgewater
2,000.00
Middleborough 3,328.96
New Bedford
1,000.00
Wareham
1,666.00 9,994.96
$49,129.95
Total income for the year:
Dividends $1,045.75
Interest
775.00
$ 1,820.75
Paid to Treasurer of the Middleborough Public Library
$ 1,820.75
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR D. BENSON,
FREDERICK S. WESTON,
FLETCHER CLARK, JR.
Trustees under the will of Thomas S. Peirce.
REPORT OF THE PLYMOUTH COUNTY AID
TO AGRICULTURE 1944
All members of the Extension Service staff devoted an ever- increasing portion of time directly and indirectly in promoting the production and preservation of food. County Agricultural, Home Demonstration, and 4-H Club Agents were united in their Food Production Program. This has been one of the most difficult sea- sons for our farm people in Plymouth County, the weather being the chief factor with which we had to contend. Crops were great- ly reduced, particularly cranberries which had one of the smallest crops in the history of the industry. The hay crop for our dairy farmers is also in this category, and vegetable farms also suffered severely.
Labor has been very acute, but through the funds made avail- able through the War Food Administration, the Farm Labor Pro- gram was turned over to the Extension Service. Under this pro- gram, 235 Jamaicans were imported to assist the cranberry indus- try, and 13 Newfoundland laborers were imported to help our dairy farmers. The total recruitment of workers, including boys and girls, and the above, numbered 696. The Farm Labor Program is cleared through the County Agricultural Agent's office.
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