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Dec. 31
Payments $140,952.83
Dec. 31 Balance in Town Treas. 57,773.54
Dec. 31 Payments $90,375.12
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Summary of 1954 Receipts and Expenditures
Balance - January 1st, 1954
$237,596.71
1954 - Receipts
From Gas
$88,585.38
From Light
370,430.91 7,650.00
From Street Lighting
41,041.38
From Jobbing
1,968.64
From Deposits
5,440.00
From Refunds
12,407.10
From B. D. Paid
18.19
527,541.60
$765,138.31
Paid Out - 1954
Depreciation
$140,952.83
Construction
90,375.12
Operation
408,376.38
Jobbing
1,755.39
Deposits
4,452.00
Town of Middleboro for use of Assessors
35,000.00
680,911.72
Balance January 1, 1955
$84,226.59
Construction Fund
152.41
57,773.54
Depreciation Fund Operation Fund
20,087.69
Deposits
6,213.05
$84,226.59
Conclusion
The year 1954 has been an unusually busy one for the Gas & Electric Department, because of hurricanes, conversion to Natural Gas, and the large amount of new construction in addition to our regular work. Ex- penditures have also been larger due to replacing the gas-holder that was torn down in 1948, converting appliances to Natural Gas, and build- ing our new Propane-Air gas plant.
Although profits were cut down by about $15,000 per year by improving gas and electric rates on December 1, 1953, the overall profits for 1954 are still good. Some satisfaction should be derived from the fact that many improvements were made in our plant without borrowing money as is often necessary for such improvements.
The guidance and cooperation of the Board of Selectmen and other citizens in helping the Gas & Electric Department through a difficult year is appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
STEPHEN HORBAL,
Manager.
From Power
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TRANSFERS TO TOWN
Transfers to the Town from 1935 to 1949 total
1951
$272,109.35
Town of Middleboro Pension Fund $2,092.50
2,092.50
1952
Town of Middleboro for Pension Fund and Use of Assessors 5,000.00
5,000.00
1953
Town of Middleboro for Use of Assessors in fixing tax rate 23,000.00
23,000.00
1954
Town of Middleboro for Use of Assessors in fixing tax rate 30,000.00
Town of Middleboro for Town Hall Expense 5,000.00
35,000.00
$337,201.85
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Public Services REPORT OF THE VETERANS' SERVICE DEPARTMENT
For the Year 1954
Expenditure for 1954 increased considerably in cost and number of cases over 1953 on account of the case load and increase in the law of the amount allowed. Also, in the number of veterans, servicemen, and their dependents now in the Town.
Medical and hospital cases have been increased, especially among the older people in the number of cases handled and the amount allowed by the State for the year of 1954, and in the cost of increased hospital payments for 1954.
Veterans Benefits cases are paid by the State and Town on equal basis, each paying one-half of the cost that is authorized by the Com- missioner's office.
All records and amounts paid on veterans benefits cases are inspected and approved by the Commissioner's Office before being paid and all expenditure accounts were audited by the State Auditors.
The following is a list of cases which have been handled by this office during the year of 1954.
Allotment of Allowance
4
Civil Service
30
Discharges
200
Copies
400
Recorded
200
Education
50
Employment
60
Finance
44
Flags - U. S. Burial
18
Gratuity - Six Months
0
Grave Marker
18
Information
4200
Legal Aid
2
Maternity
1
Readjustment
15
Social Security
65
Taxes
40
Telephone Calls - In. and Out. Calls
2500
Letters - Sent Out
1600
Unemployment Compensation
55
Veterans Administration
230
Burial - Veterans
18
Burial - State
1
Compensation
8
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Training
12
Rehabilitation
25
Hospitalization - Local and VA
30
Housing
15
Insurance
56
Interment Forms
18
Legal
15
Loans
28
Medical - Dental - Local and VA
180
Glasses
3
Pensions
5
VA Physical Examinations
15
Veterans Benefits
230
Vital Statistics
250
Miscellaneous
400
Notary Public
900
Mustering Out Pay
2
Other Records and Records of Applicants
600
Investigations Made
320
Photostats made of Bills, Discharges, Marriages, Court, Birth and Death Records, Divorce and Town Records 2400
Lost Discharges
3
Veterans Put To Work -To Place of Employ- ment and Where Employment Was Open
70
Veterans Looking for Work 60
Bonus Application 200
Funeral Services for Burial of Veterans
14
Burial Allowance
18
Widows Pensions
6
Veterans Administration Disability Certificates for Taxes 40
Filing of Yearly Applications for Amount of
Income for Widows 25
Flags Obtained for Veterans - Burial 12
Veterans Sent To Schools
8
Flags Purchased and Placed on Every Veteran's Grave on May 30th
864
Care of Veterans Graves 389
I wish to thank the Town Manager, Treasurer, Town Clerk and Police Department for their splendid cooperation during the year of 1954.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS A. COLE,
Director of Veterans Services.
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REPORT OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
January 22, 1955.
Board of Selectmen, Middleborough, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
The year 1954 was the fifth successive year of successful operation of the Veterans' Housing Project at Archer Court. The 28 apartments at the Project were fully tenanted throughout the year; while the turn- over of tenants was rather large, with eight families moving out during the year, the vacancies were filled immediately without loss of revenue.
The Project suffered considerable damage from Hurricane Carol, which struck just after all the outside trim had been painted. However, the loss was covered by insurance, except for the deductible provisions. All damage was repaired at once, and the Project is again in excellent condition physically.
The Middleboro Veterans' Housing Project was constructed and is operated under Chapter 200 of the General Laws of Massachusetts to provide low cost housing to veterans of limited income. Low rents are made possible by a State subsidy, a maximum of $7,000.00 for Middle- boro. Admission to the project is restricted to veterans whose family income ranges between $2,000 and $3,500, although if once admitted the veteran may remain until his family income reaches a maximum of $4,000. The amount of rent paid is determined by the veteran's income and the size of his family, with large families paying a slightly lower rent than small families.
The average shelter rent for 1954 was $38.53 and the average charge for all utilities, electricity, heat and water, was $18.00 per month. The subsidy from the Commonwealth for the year amounted to only $2,829.30, and the Project ended the year with a surplus of $2,826.50. The sum of $1,008.00 was paid to the Town of Middleboro in lieu of taxes.
The appended financial statement shows the excellent financial con- dition of the Authority at the end of the year.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT H. AYOTTE, Executive Director.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1954
Assets
Cash Accounts Receivable, Tenants
$16,383.98
35.65
Fiscal Agent's Fund Investments
7,327.45 6,000.00
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Debt Service Trust Fund Development Cost Less Cost Liquidated
965.70
$280,000.00
15,000.00
265,000.00
Total Assets
$295,712.78
Liabilities
Accounts Payable, Development
$ 1,691.65
Accrued Liabilities
10,339.02
Tenants' Security Deposits
275.00
Bonds Authorized
$280,000.00
Less Bonds Retired
15,000.00
265,000.00
Reserves
15,580.61
Surplus, December 31
2,826.50
Total Liabilities
$295,712.78
Operating Statement January 1 - December 31, 1954
Income:
Dwelling Rents
$ 18,992.68
Expenses :
Administrative Costs
$1,649.52
Utilities
7,185.88
Maintenance and Repairs
1,666.18
Insurance
576.00
Payment in Lieu of Taxes
1,008.00
Provision for Reserves
1,604.30
Debt Service Requirements
9,476.30
23,166.18
Deficit
4,173.50
State Contribution
2,829.30
Reduction from Prior Surplus
4,170.70
Surplus, December 31
$ 2,826.50
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STATE AUDIT
Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston
Sir:
As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the Town of Middleborough for the period from June 2, 1953, the date of the previous examination, to November 27, 1954, and submit the following report thereon:
An examination and verification was made of the recorded financial transactions of the Town as shown on the books of the departments re- ceiving or disbursing money or committing bills for collection.
An analysis was made of the town accountant's ledgers, the receipts being checked with the treasurer's books while the payments were com- pared with the warrants authorizing them and with the treasurer's records of payments. The appropriation accounts were checked with the town clerk's records of town meeting proceedings, and the recorded transfers from the reserve fund were verified by comparison with the finance committee's authorizations on file.
The necessary adjusting entries resulting from the audit were made, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared show- ing the financial condition of the Town on November 27, 1954.
The books and accounts of the treasurer were examined and checked. The receipts were checked with the records of the several departments collecting money for the Town and with other sources from which money was paid into the treasury, while the payments were compared with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse Town funds.
The cash book footings were verified, and the cash balance on Novem- ber 27, 1954 was proved by actual count of the cash in the office and by reconciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks in which Town funds are deposited.
The payments on account of maturing debt and interest were checked with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities on file.
The securities and savings bank books representing the investments of the trust and investment funds in the custody of the town treasurer and the trustees were examined and listed. The income and disbursements were proved and the transfers to the Town were verified by comparison with the treasurer's recorded receipts.
The tax titles and tax possessions held by the Town were examined and listed. The amounts transferred to the tax title account were com- pared with the tax books, the recorded redemptions of tax titles and sales of tax possessions were compared with the treasurer's recorded receipts, the foreclosures were verified, and the tax titles and tax possessions on hand were reconciled with the accountant's ledger.
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The records of payroll deductions on account of Federal taxes and retirement system membership were examined and checked, the payments to the proper agencies being verified.
The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked in detail. The tax, motor vehicle and trailer excise, departmental, electric light, and water accounts outstanding according to the previous examination, as well as all subsequent commitments, were audited and proved with the warrants issued for their collection. The recorded receipts were checked with the payments to the town treasurer and with the accountant's ledger. The abatements and discounts were compared with the records in the assessors' and other departments authorized to grant such credits, the taxes transferred to the tax title account were proved, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled witth the town accountant's ledger.
Verification of the outstanding tax, motor vehicle and trailer excise, departmental, electric light, and water accounts was obtained by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the Town, and from the replies received thereto it appears that the accounts, as listed, are correct.
The records of guarantee deposits required by the electric light de- partment for meters were examined, the balances being listed and proved with the departmental controlling account and with the accountant's ledger.
The records of licenses and permits issued by the selectmen and the town clerk, as well as by the police and health departments, were exam- ined and checked, the payments to the State and to the town treasurer being verified.
The surety bonds of the various town officials required to file them for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form.
The records of receipts of the sealer of weights and measures and of the school and library departments, as well as of all other departments receiving money for the Town, were examined, and the payments to the treasurer were verified.
Appended to this report in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing reconciliations of the several cash accounts, summaries of the tax, motor vehicle and trailer excise, tax title, tax possession, depart- mental, electric light, and water accounts, as well as schedules showing the condition and transactions of the trust and investment funds.
While engaged in making the audit cooperation was received from all town officials, for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ,
Assistant Director of Accounts.
WS:MMH
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WATER DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS
For the Year Ending December 31, 1954
Population by census of 1950 - 10,164. Date of construction - 1885. By whom owned - Town of Middleborough. Source of supply - Well south of village near Nemasket River and two gravel-packed wells at the Rock off Miller Street. Mode of supply - Pumped direct over- flow to standpipe. Two standpipes - Capacity 500,000 gallons each.
Pumping Statistics - Machinery
1-A. East Grove Street Pumping Station
1-700 G.P.M. Gasoline Driven Carver Low Lift Supply
1-700 G.P.M. Gasoline Driven Goulds High Lift Mains
1-700 G.P.M. Electric Driven Goulds Low Lift Supply
1-900 G.P.M. Electric Driven Goulds High Lift Mains
B. Rock Pumping Stations
1-225 G.P.M. Electrically Driven Cook Deep Well Turbine Type Pump
1-225 G.P.M. Combination Electric and Gasoline Driven Cook Deep Well Turbine Type Pump
(a) Description of fuel used:
Electric power for main units
Gasoline for auxiliary units
Price per K.W.H. - average $0.0213
Average price of gasoline delivered per gal. . 2042 K.W.H. consumed for year:
(1) East Grove Street Station
Main Pump 35,378
Filter Pump 5,545
(2) Rock Pumping Stations: Primary Metered 220,902
2. Total Pumpage for the year, passed through meters, gals. 178,394,000
3. Average static head against which pump works, in feet:
(a) East Grove Street Pumping Station 295
(b) Rock Pumping Stations 250
4. Average dynamic head against which pump works, in feet
(a) East Grove Street Pumping Station 304
(b) Rock Pumping Stations 253
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5. Number of gallons pumped per K.W.H. - Main pump only
(a) East Grove Street Pumping Station 744.51
(b) Rock Pumping Stations 688.82
6. Duty equals gallons pumped (4) less* x 8.34 lbs. x Dynamic Head (6) divided by total K.W.H. consumed by main pump. In ft. lbs. per K.W.H.
(a) East Grove Street Pumping Station 2,019,746
(b) Rock Pumping Stations 1,406.372
7. Cost of Pumping figured on Pumping Station Expense $14,261.69
8. Greatest amount pumped in 24 hours including all stations: 1,424,000 gallons July 14, 1954
*Of total amount 2,090,000 gallons were pumped by gasoline.
Statistics of Consumption of Water
1. Total population, 1950 census 10,164
2. Estimated population on lines of pipe 7,750
3. Estimated population supplies 7,490
4. Consumption for the year, gallons 178,394,000
5. Passed through meters, gallons
140,163,000
6. Percentage of consumption, meter
100
7. Average daily consumption, gallons
488,200
8. Gallons per day to each inhabitant 48
9. Gallons per day to each consumer
65
10. Gallons per day to each tap
215
11. Cost of supplying water per million gallons, figured on total maintenance $250.47
STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Mains
1. Kinds of pipe - cast iron, wrought iron, cement asbestos
2. Sizes - 1 inch to 16 inches.
3. Extended during year, feet
2930
4. Total now in use - miles
59.45
5. Length of pipe, less than 4 in. in diameter, miles
1.366
6. Number of hydrants in use
365
7. Number of blow offs
9
8. Range of pressure on mains, in pounds 84-132
9. Number of Main Gates 562
Services
10. Kind of pipe-Wrought iron, cement line, cast iron and copper
11. Sizes - 1/2-inch to 6 inches.
12. Extended feet 5,216
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13. Total now in use, miles
30,175
14. Number of service taps added
63
15. Number of service taps discontinued
1
16. Number of taps now in use
2,277
17. Average length of service, feet
82.79
18. Number of meters added
56
19. Number of meters discontinued
2
20. Number of meters now in use
2,236
21. Per cent of services metered
100%
22. Per cent of receipts from metered water
100%
Total Length of Main Pipe - Feet
16 inch
400
12 inch
13,595
10 inch
53,109
8 inch
127,619
6 inch
97,761
4 inch
15,245
2 inch
5,222
11/2 inch
981
11/4 inch
608
1 inch
160
314,700
Total length of miles
61.19
Number of services now taking water
2,248
OPERATIONS OF ROCK PUMPING STATIONS 1954
No. 1 Station
No. 2 Station
Gas Engine Summary No. 1 and No. 2 Stations
Month
Hrs. Min.
Gallons Pumped
Hrs. Min.
Gallons Pumped
Hrs. Min.
Gallons Pumped
Hrs. Min.
Total Gallons Pumped
K.W.H. used Both Pumps Primary Metered
January
360
00
5,561,000
383
15
5,860,000
743
15
11,421,000
16,830
February
349
05
5,214,000
336
30
5,028,000
685
35
10,242,000
15,450
March
360
00
5,456,000
384
00
5,817,000
744
00
11,273,000
16,110
April
330
05
5,166,000
382
00
5,909,000
712
05
11,075,000
15,120
May
336
00
5,040,000
408
00
6,194,000
744
00
11,234,000
15,450
June
443
35
6,685,000
427
55
6,382,000
871
05
13,067,000
20,100
July
577
05
8,498,000
579
30
8,405,000
1,156
35
16,903,000
27,000
August
488
35
7,238,000
455
45
6,689,000
5
00
40,000
949
20
13,967,000
18,530
September
628
20
9,203,000
366
55
5,400,000
11 30
146,000
1,006
45
14,749,000
23,200
October
535
50
7,851,000
459
6,575,000
995
45
14,426,000
22,512
November
401
25
6,042,000
354
55
5,360,000
756
20
11,402,000
16,500
December
459
00
6,887,000
367
00
5,515,000
826
00
12,402,000
18,420
Totals
5,269
00
78,841,000
4905
40
73,134,000
16
30
186,000
10,191
10
152,161,000
225,222
PAUL WEAVER, Asst. Engineer,
OPERATIONS OF EAST GROVE STREET PUMPING STATION 1954 MAIN PUMPS FILTER PUMPS
Gallons Pumped
Time Pumping
Total Elec. &
Total Elec.
K.W.H.
Total Elec.
Elec.
Gas
Gas
Electric
Gas
& Gas
Pump
Elec.
Gas
& K.W.H. Gas Used
Month
Hrs.
Min.
Hrs.
Min.
Hrs.
Min.
Hrs.
Min.
Hrs.
Min.
Hrs.
Min.
January
19 35
1 20
20 55
1,011,000
60,000
1,071,000
1,456
16 10
25 00
41 10
220
February
26 45
1 30
28 15
1,416,000
67,000
1,483,000
2,026
30 50
25
31 15
300
March
26 20
1 30
27 50
1,383,000
64,000
1,447,000
1,990
29 10
25
29 35
280
April
36 0
1 00
37 00
1,917,000
46,000
1,963,000
2,816
45 00
30
45 30
450
May
25 15
55
26 10
1,539,000
41,000
1,580,000
2,274
43 25
20
43 45
430
June
67 10
2 00
69 10
3,561,000
72,000
3,633,000
5,298
80 45
20
81 05
770
July
89 00
1 50
90 50
4,768,000
80,000
4,848,000
7,220
102 15
4 40
106 55
1,000
August
59 55
5 30
65 25
3,115,000
237,000
3,352,000
4,800
77 45
25 4
103 25
750
September
14 05
26 35
40 40
697,000 1,132,000
1,829,000
1,080
23 45
25
24 10
220
October
26 05
1 05
27 10
1,383,000
58,000
1,441,000
2,093
33 05
33 05
330
November
26 50
30
27 20
1,883,000
24,000
1,907,000
2,873
48 05
48 05
460
December
30 35
30
31 05
1,656,000
23,000
1,679,000
1,532
34 15
40
34 55
380
Totals
447 35
1 15
491 50
24,329,000 1,904,000 26,233,000
35,458
564 30
58 25
622 55
5,590
PAUL WEAVER, Asst. Engineer.
Used Main
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RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE RECORD 1954
Rain and Melted
Month
Highest
Lowest
Mean
Snow
Snow
January
54
-18
25.72
3.10
21.8
February
68
-3
29.55
3.27
1.2
March
68
14
37.13
3.77
0.4
April
84
15
48.51
3.62
May
81
34
54.43
8.12
June
88
38
65.15
2.47
July
92
44
68.93
2.06
August
87
41
66.41
8.94
September
81
37
60.73
6.34
October
86
25
55.2
2.07
November
64
20
42.00
5.03
December
50
3
35.2
6.38
17.5
Totals
55.17
Mean for year
44.92
PAUL WEAVER,
Official Observer.
Financial Statement WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE Receipts
Metered Rates
$55,222.04
Service Repairs
897.35
Liens
323.69
Construction
3,578.22
Renewals
158.62
Hydrant Rental
3,530.00
Sewer Maintenance and Connections
352.35
Sewer Rentals
7,448.01
$71,510.28
Disbursements
Clerk
$2,380.00
Part time Clerk
400.00
Pumping Station Engineer
755.75
Assistant Pumping Station Engineer
3,538.00
Foreman
3,524.00
Meterman
3,159.00
Wages
15,695.34
Power and Fuel - Pumping Station
6,831.84
Fuel and Light - Meter Building
277.26
Transportation Pumping Stations
496.68
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Lawn Mower
495.00
Oil Burner - Pumping Station
485.00
Hydrants and Parts
163.84
Meters and Parts
4,000.00
Pipes and Fittings
4,689.74
Sewer Maintenance and Services
240.57
Repairs and Painting Standpipe
4,048.35
All Other Expenses:
Office Supplies
181.32
Stationery and Postage
146.83
Printing and Advertising
36.03
Telephone
273.11
Miscellaneous Departmental Expense
129.34
Equipment Maintenance and Operation
1,059.41
Repairs-Pumping Station and Machinery
354.23
Repairs-Meter Building
186.82
Miscellaneous Departmental Expense-Pumping Station
491.50
Sewer Tools and Maintenance
152.79
$54,191.75
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
During the year the following trees were removed: 36 Elm trees and 4 Maple trees. Considerable trimming of dead wood was carried on throughout the year. Due to the hurricanes, hundreds of trees were knocked down and we are slowly cleaning up this debris.
The following trees were planted: 22 Norway Maple, 3 Mountain Ash.
LOUIS H. FORNEY,
Tree Warden.
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REPORT OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE (Trustees, Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture) 1954
The Plymouth County Extension Service is an educational organ- ization serving farm and rural people primarily. Through a series of meetings, demonstrations, visits and mass media, such as newspaper, radio, and television, this County office affects the lives and economy of thousands of people. Many urban people call upon the Extension Serv- ice for information on gardening, pest control, and the culture of orna- mentals. The County office is located in the Court House, Brockton, Massachusetts, and is a cooperatively financed and supervised agency, representing the United States Department of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, and the County of Plymouth. Town appropriations are sent directly to the County Treasurer and applied on the County Aid to Agriculture budget. Town Directors serve as representatives of the townspeople.
The Agricultural Department provides information and service of an educational nature in the fields of dairy, poultry, cranberries, tree and small fruits, market and home gardening, floriculture, forestry, and general livestock. In addition, assistance is given to many other groups such as the beekeepers and dealers of agricultural supplies and equip- ment. Close relationship is maintained with the commodity associations and in correlating the activities of the other agencies such as the Soil Conservation Service, Agricultural Conservation Program, Farmers' Home Administration, and the Farm Credit Administration. An Advisory Council in Agriculture consisting of 50 members and commodity com- mittees of nearly a hundred members, serve to advise the agricultural agents in the formulation and conduct of their work.
The Home Demonstration Department is organized on a different basis with a Town Chairman responsible for the assistance in the organi- zation and dissemination of information. Twenty-two towns are so or- ganized, and it is here that the most effective home demonstration work is conducted. In the other towns the home demonstration agents work in a limited way with the already existing organizations. The general projects of this department are to be found in foods and nutrition, clothing, home management and family economics, house furnishings, consumer education and food marketing, recreation and family life. Twenty-two town representatives serve to assist the home demonstration Agents in the supervision of these projects.
The 4-H Club Department is organized also with the help of many vol- unteer leaders. About one-half of the towns in Plymouth County have town committees who take the responsibility for finding leaders and helping to enroll 4-H club members. The 4-H boys' projects include dairy, poultry, beef, sheep, swine, horse, garden, conservation, home grounds improvement, woodworking, forestry, and health clubs. The 4-H girls' projects include foods, canning and freezing, clothing, home improve- ment, child care and crafts clubs. There are 21 towns in which 4-H club work is to be found. Failure of 4-H club work in other towns is caused by lack of local interest and availability of 4-H club leaders. A 4-H
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Advisory Committee of 9 members assist the 4-H club agents in the organization and supervision of this Department.
The following board of nine trustees, appointed by the County Commissioners, administer the Extension Service programs:
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