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"At home"
300
Students 263
Clerks & office workers
99
Professional
81
Skilled workers
50
Unskilled workers 31
Personnel Management or Self-Employed 33
Miscellaneous 21
Total
878
Miss Ann Lucas of the Library Staff continues to be in demand by various organizations for her Book Reviews. She has given several this last year, besides addressing the Mary Chilton Club on Children's Books and Reading.
The Art Exhibits by local artists and craftsmen have continued through 1950. They have been a source of inter- est and inspiration and have brought people to the Library who perhaps would not have come otherwise.
Last March two very much needed bookcases were purchased for installation in the balcony. The old light- ing fixtures in the balcony were replaced by new fluores- cent lighting, with the result that the books are now well arranged with good lighting facilities.
In August, the Book Committee held a 2-day sale of used books. Although the returns were not large, it was a very pleasant affair bringing not only local buyers but also customers from the surrounding towns.
During the year, we have received flowers from indi- viduals and from the Garden Club. At Christmas time, the Garden Club provided and arranged our holiday decorations.
One of the most time-consuming duties of the Librarian is the selection of new books. Of the thousands published
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in 1950, the Main Library purchased 1,482. With rising prices especially for technical, reference and other non- fiction, only those books for which there is a definite demand can be purchased. In the field of fiction, in general, prices have been held to $3.00 and $3.50. The publishers have met increased manufacturing costs by lowering the quality of the binding. The inferior binding reduces the life span of the book, with the result that it has to be replaced or rebound much sooner than hereto- fore. Added to this, is the 10% increase in rebinding prices which went into effect last October.
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT at MAIN LIBRARY-Ann E. Lucas, Children's Librarian.
The Junior Dept. shows a slight gain in both circulation and attendance. During the year the Junior Department loaned 34 deposits with a total of 1,163 books to the school rooms in the grades.
The outstanding addition to the book collection is the 19-volume 1950 edition of the World Book Encyclopedia. The material is thoroughly up to date and includes many more plates and colored illustrations than earlier editions. We consider it the finest of the Children's Encyclopedias.
During Children's Book Week in November we were pleased to have a large number of school children with their teachers come to inspect the exhibit of new books.
Mrs. Rae of the Staff, and Miss Lucas, Children's Librar- ian, have conducted several story hours.
LORING BRANCH
Staff:
Minnie B. Figmic, Librarian
Inez C. White, Assistant
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BOOK STOCK
Number of volumes added by purchase
Fiction
316
Non-fiction
180
Total 496
Number of volumes withdrawn
Fiction
82
Non-fiction
5
Total
87
The library was open 303 days, 37 hours a week.
The decrease in circulation records is probably due to television. However, the increase in 1949 was large enough to make the 1950 total well above the 1948 level.
The school deposit of books requested last year by Mr. Smith at the Hedge School and operated by the pupils as a Branch Library was continued with great success this year.
Mrs. Hunicke has kindly continued her popular story hours. During Children's Book Week in November, Mrs. Figmic spoke at three different assemblies at the Hedge School on the significance of Book Week. An excellent display of Children's books was held in the Children's Room, and Mrs. Hunicke gave a story hour with 75 youngsters in attendance.
COMBINED STATISTICS FOR MAIN LIBRARY AND LORING BRANCH
Circulation
1949
1950
Decrease
Main
73,078
71,943
1,135
Loring
21,314
16,690
4,624
Total
94,392
88,633
5,759
1950 circulation 6.4 books per capita of estimated population of 13,736
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Registrations
Dec. 31, '49
Dec. 31, '50
Decrease 76
Increase
Main
4,195
4,119
Loring
1,158
1,173
15
Total
5,353
5,292
61
1950 registrations app. 38% of estimated population
Junior Departments, Only
Circulation
1949
1950
Decrease
Increase 925
Main
16,435
17,360
Loring
9,005
6,998
2,007
Total
25,440
24,358
1,082
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Junior circulation is app. 27% of total circulation
Registrations
1949
1950
Decrease
Main
830
794
36
Loring
552
548
4
Total
1,382
1,342
40
Junior registration is app. 25% of total registration
The Librarian wishes to thank the Board of Directors both as a group and as individuals for their continued cooperation and support.
The goal of the Board in determining policies, and the Librarian in carrying them out, is to maintain the high standards in service which the Library has held in the past.
Respectfully submitted,
HAZEL M. WHITE,
Librarian.
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HARBOR MASTER'S REPORT FOR 1950
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The total amount of fish landed during 1950 was 9,875,000 lbs.
Number of fishing boats in during year, 5150.
Number of pleasure craft in during summer, 6,750. Dories reported missing 68
Missing dories recovered 57
Respectfully submitted,
ELMER BOUTIN, Harbor Master.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
For the past four years it has been the aim of this Committee to increase the number of white perch in our ponds.
During the past three winters our larger ponds have remained open, and because of this, a great number of "Pond Sheldrakes" have "fished" them heavily. In spite of this, large schools of white perch "fingerlings" have been observed.
Large-mouth black bass liberations of four years ago have shown worthy results, and we plan to liberate more this year. To aid us in our efforts your Committee requests that the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated.
Respectfully submitted, FRANK L. BAILEY, Chairman GEORGE L. GOODING HOWARD M. DOUGLAS
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
A great deal of pruning was done this year. The Department also planted some 40 street trees this fall.
The Department covered as many town roads as possible on brushing and low hanging limbs, dead trees, and clearing corners. Low hanging limbs over sidewalks were taken care of also.
The high winds of two storms caused a lot of work. We lost one shade tree on Brewster Street. Three trees were planted on the same site.
We took down four Maples on Alden Street and planted new ones in their places.
The mall chain saw which was purchased is doing very good work.
We have started a nursery at the Town Forest and have picked up about 205 seedlings around Town. It will be a great saving in two or three years.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Tree Warden.
REPORT OF GYPSY AND BROWN-TAIL MOTH DEPT.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I am happy to say this year is the first year we have been free from Gypsy Moths. The Spray Project was a grand success. We were able with the help of the State, County, and U. S. D. A. to spray not only the entire Town but the County itself. I have heard praise all year about the absence of flies and mosquitoes and how green the foliage is.
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As you know, the Woodticks have been handed over to us and a great deal of work has to be done in this field.
At the present time we have six insects which include Gypsy Moth, Brown-tail, Elm Leaf Beetles, Eastern Tent Caterpillars, Fall Web Worm, and the Woodticks.
The Dutch Elm disease which was taken care of by the U. S. D. A. has now been turned over to the Depart- ment of Conservation. It is now the work of the Moth Superintendent, therefore I recommend the purchase of a mist-blower.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Moth Superintendent.
REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The usual work was done in the Town Forest, firelanes harrowed, roads brushed out, and a great deal of thinning was done.
This year with the help of our State Forester, Mr. Charles Cherry, and the Water Commissioners and Town Forest Committee, we cut a hundred thousand feet of lumber. The lumber was put out to bids at the sum of $2,025.00 to the DesRosiers Bros. of Middleboro, the highest bidder.
This is a salvage and improvement cutting which con- sists of taking out decadent, overmatured, slow growing, and poorly formed trees. In about 10 years another cut- ting like this should take place.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. KENNEDY JAMES A. WHITE GEORGE L. GOODING
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REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report for the year 1950.
FIRES
This past season we reported to the State 39 fires, about half of last season's report. The average fire less than one acre and the largest being set by a Jet crash at Cedarville, March 7, 1950.
The Department laid 2,595 feet 11/2" hose, 9,025 feet 11/8" hose, 1,550 feet of 3/4" hose; Water from booster tanks 41,275 gallons. Miles travelled 1,375.3. Outside calls Carver, Kingston and Bourne.
CONDITION OF FOREST WOODS
The condition is very serious and the hazard to our forest lands is extreme.
We are working on plans for Civilian Defense forest fire hazard and are alert to the dangers from bombing in wooded sections of the Town of Plymouth.
The County Plane has been of great value in spotting fires, the patrolling on bad days and notifying people that if they have not a fire permit to put out the fires, has kept the number of fires to a minimum.
Respectfully submitted,
EVERETT B. WOOD,
Forest Warden.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1950
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The high degree of efficiency is still maintained as will be seen by this report. Good results have been obtained as a result of our Fire Prevention Program.
All buildings are in good repair with but a few small repairs still required at the Central Station. Window frames should be inspected and repaired where found necessary.
FIRE ALARM
As stated previously, reports of the past years show the need of repairs to the Fire Alarm System, including the outside fire alarm wires.
More alarm boxes should also be installed. The switch- board and repeater at the Central Station should be replaced.
REPAIR DEPARTMENT
As in the past, the results obtained from our efficient Repair Department have created material savings both to the Fire and Forest Fire Departments.
RADIO
All mobile units are in good condition. We desire, however, to replace the radio now located in the Central Station.
ORGANIZATION
Fire Commissioner Leslie W. MacLean
Fire Chief Everett B. Wood
Deputy Chief Clifton B. Hatton
Chaplain Rev. Ernest Pugh
Doctor William Curtin
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5 Permanent Captains
2 Call Captains
4 Call Lieutenants 16 Permanent Men
45 Call Men
In February of this year one man, Private Arthur Caranci, retired with disability.
REPORT OF FIRE DUTY
Miles Traveled 1,554.1
False Alarms 17
Rescue Boat 2
E. & J. Resuscitator 7
Feet of Hose Laid
11,350-21/2"
3,285-11/2" 3,765- 3/4"
Water from Booster Tanks
24,340 Gallons
1,271 Feet of Ladders Used.
Out of Town Calls, 2.
Assessed Value of Buildings
Value of Contents
$58,950.00
258,000.00
$316,950.00
Insurance on Buildings
$111,500.00
Insurance on Contents
225,000.00
$336,500.00
Loss on Buildings
$23,960.00
Loss on Contents
$8,150.00
$32,110.00
Insurance Paid on Buildings
$17,721.00
Insurance Paid on Contents
20,000.00
$37,721.00
Respectfully submitted,
LESLIE W. MacLEAN, Fire Commissioner.
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit a summary report of the Police De- partment for the year ending December 31, 1950. A de- tailed report is attached.
ARRESTS
Males
344 Residents 190
Females
34 Non-residents 188
Total
378 Total
378
Investigations
2728
Auto accidents investigated
292
Amount of fines imposed
$2,775.00
Value of property recovered
$17,898.22
Bicycles registered
$11.60
Photostatic copies made
$54.00
Transcription and photos sold
$12.00
Taxi lic. & reg. monies collected
$126.25
Contributions from Kingston,
Pembroke & Marshfield for
upkeep of radio
$137.50
Fees from towns for use of lock-up
$84.00
Respectfully submitted,
RUSSELL P. DEARBORN,
Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT
To the Citizens of the Town of Plymouth:
The Board of Retirement presents herewith its four- teenth report covering the activities and condition of the Contributory Retirement System for the year 1950.
Herbert K. Bartlett resigned as a member of the Board on March 13, 1950. The Selectmen appointed Gen. Andrew J. Carr to fill the vacancy, for the unexpired term ending June, 1952.
The Board has purchased new pamphlets, outlining the important provisions of the Retirement Law, as amended, in order that present and prospective members may have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the bene- fits available to them as members of the system. Copies of this pamphlet may be secured at the Town House.
I. MEMBERSHIP
1. Active Membership Dec. 31, 1949 162 Enrolled during 1950 38
200
Deaths
1
Withdrawals
12
Retirements
2
15
Total Active Membership, Dec. 31, 1950 185
2. Inactive Membership Dec. 31, 1949 27
Retirements 2
29
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Deaths Withdrawals
1 2
3
Total Inactive Membership, Dec. 31, 1950 ** 26 This total includes all retired members
3. Beneficiaries from Accidental Deaths 3
II. RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
Balance, Dec. 31, 1949
$146,167.98
1. Receipts:
Appropriation March 1950
$26,199.00
Deductions from members' salaries and wages 18,074.82
Income from interest
4,261.50
Increase by adjustment in securities 12.64
48,547.96
$194,715.94
2. Expenditures:
Annuities
$1,350.90
Pensions
23,086.50
Accidental death benefits
3,518.28
Refunds to former members
3,200.71
Clerical services
672.00
Other administrative expenses
135.37
Decrease by adjustment in securities
902.60
32,866.36
$161,849.58
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III. BALANCE SHEET
1. Assets:
Plymouth National Bank $873.81
Plymouth Savings Bank 2,460.75
Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank 4,229.68
Beverly Savings Bank 5,062.50
Danvers Savings Bank 5,041.67
Plymouth Federal Savings and Loan Ass'n 5,020.83
Brockton National Bank stock
3,600.00
First National Bank of Boston stock 2,350.00
National Shawmut Bank stock
2,600.00
Rockland-Atlas National Bank stock 2,700.00
U. S. Treasury bonds, 27/8's of 55/60 1,027.43
U. S. Treasury bonds, Series G 34,000.00
City of Boston bonds of '71 2,456.38
Chesapeake & Ohio Rwy. bonds of '96 1,046.95
Great Northern Rwy. bonds of '82 3,031.31
Louisville & Nashville Rwy.
bonds of '03 2,190.76
Louisville & Nashville Rwy. bonds of '03 2,000.00
N. Y. Central & Hudson River
Rwy. bonds of '97 3,194.36
N. Y., Chicago & St. Louis Rwy. bonds of '86 5,109.77
Northern Pacific Rwy. bonds of '97 5,992.83
Reading Co. Rwy. bonds of '95 5,090.81
Seaboard Air Line Rwy.
bonds of '80 2,982.56
Virginian Rwy. bonds of '95 2,181.92
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Wheeling & Lake Erie Rwy. bonds of '74 1,982.80
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '86
2,016.22
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '82 2,012.57
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '80
2,024.36
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '73
2,030.43
Illinois Bell Tel. Co. bonds of '78 New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co.
2,052.88
bonds of '82 2,058.14
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co.
bonds of '74 2,013.31
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '87
2,024.12
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '78
2,069.72
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '85
1,913.15
Southern Bell Tel. Co. bonds of '85
1,896.98
Arkansas Power & Light Co.
bonds of '74 2,043.63
Central Vt. Public Service Co.
bonds of '75 1,911.61
Cons. Edison Co. of New York bonds of '79 2,049.83
Maine Public Service Co.
bonds of '75 1,863.14
Milwaukee Gas Light Co. bonds of '75 3,038.90
Montana Power Co. bonds of '75
2,073.88
New England Power Co. bonds of '79 2,007.92
New Hampshire Elec. Co. bonds of '75 3,052.53
No. Indiana Public Service Co. bonds of '73 3,203.67
Pacific Gas & Elec. Co. bonds of '70
2,024.03
Pacific Gas & Elec. Co. bonds of '71 2,090.50
Public Service Co. of N. H.
bonds of '73 2,147.09
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Rockland Light & Power Co. bonds of '78
2,043.71
Seattle Gas Co. bonds of '76
1,931.63
So. California Edison Co. bonds of '65
2,028.51
$161,849.58
2. Liabilities:
Annuity Savings Fund
$116,024.02
Annuity Reserve Fund
13,472.93
Military Service Fund
1,642.84
Pension Fund
30,057.84
Expense Fund
651.95
$161,849.58
Respectfully submitted,
RUSSELL P. DEARBORN, Chairman
CORA B. GRADY, Secretary ANDREW J. CARR
Contributory Retirement System Board of Retirement, Plymouth
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During 1950 surveys and layout plans were made for Charlemont Road and Farmhurst Road. These layouts were accepted by the Town at the annual meeting in March.
Surveys and plans were made for a new retaining wall at Town Brook on Market Street made necessary by the collapse of the old wall. This new wall was subsequently built with Chapter 90 funds, with the State paying one- half, the County one-quarter, and the Town one-quarter of the cost.
Maps and descriptions were made of the three new voting precincts into which the Town was divided during 1950.
A large number of new house numbers were assigned on various streets throughout the Town.
Certain revisions were made in lots at the Town Wharf.
A total of 142 permanent concrete bounds were set under the supervision of the Town Engineer in the street lines of the following streets: Charlemont Road, 8 bounds; Farmhurst Road, 12 bounds; High Street, 3 bounds; Stephens Lane, 5 bounds; Priscilla Road, 17 bounds; Manomet Avenue, 24 bounds; Vinal Avenue, 8 bounds; Samoset Avenue, 10 bounds; Old Beach Road, 23 bounds; Holmes Road, 3 bounds; Simes Road, 3 bounds; Strand Avenue, 10 bounds; Cherry Street, 4 bounds; Hall Street, 12 bounds.
Miscellaneous engineering work was done for the Board of Assessors, the Park Department, the School Depart- ment, the Board of Health, and the Sewer Department.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD CHASE, Town Engineer.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
The Board of Public Welfare presents its Annual Re- port for the year 1950.
The members of the Board of Public Welfare on Janu- ary 1, 1950 were: Harold G. Roberts, Chairman; Gordon S. McCosh; and Andrew Rae, Jr.
At the Annual Town Election held on March 4, 1950 Gordon S. McCosh was re-elected a member of the Board of Public Welfare for three years.
At the organization meeting of the Board, following the Town Election, and held on March 7, 1950, Harold G. Rob- erts was elected Chairman of the Board, Albert A. Saund- ers was appointed the Secretary of the Board, and ap- pointed Supervisor of the Department of Public Welfare. Mr. Edmund J. Priestley was appointed Supervisor of Old Age Assistance, and Aid to Dependent Children.
The Board of Public Welfare, as the Directors of the Plymouth Town Infirmary, appointed for the 44th con- secutive year Russell L. Dickson, the Superintendent, and Sarah A. Dickson, the Matron of the Plymouth Town In- firmary.
The year 1950 presented a steadily increasing demand for Public Service and Public Assistance. 280 cases were granted "outside" assistance during the year, represent- ing 704 persons. 121 new applications were approved for assistance, and an additional 146 cases were interviewed and referred to other private or public agencies, or were denied Public Assistance for various reasons. 196 cases were closed during the year and 44 cases re-applied for as- sistance again during the year. The high point in the num- ber of cases assisted came in the latter part of April with
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196 cases or 494 persons being given aid, and the low point came in October with 116 cases or 253 persons receiving assistance. The average for the year was 157 cases or 377 persons.
Many serious social and health problems confronted the Department during the past year. "Loss of employment because of layoff or discharge"; "illness or disablement of the Recipient or Parent in the home"; and the "loss of the wage earner because of death or absence from the home"; were in the most part responsible for the increas- ing demand for public assistance.
48% of the applications for assistance was made neces- sary by "loss of employment because of layoff or dis- charge"; 18% for "illness or disablement of the Recipient or Parent in the home"; 10% for the "loss of the wage earner because of death or absence from the home"; 7% for "illness or disablement of other person in the home"; 6% for "depletion of savings or other resources"; 4% for "decrease of contributions from outside of the home"; 4% for "discontinuance of Unemployment Benefits"; and 3% for other and various reasons.
The year 1950 closed with 128 open cases receiving "out- side" assistance, 101 of which were with a financial set- tlement in Plymouth, 15 cases with settlements in other cities and towns, and 18 cases which were without a set- tlement and a responsibility of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
At the Annual Town Meeting held on March 25, 1950, the Finance Committee recommended, and the Town voted $100,900 for Welfare Assistance, which was not suf- ficient to meet the demands made upon the Department, and it was necessary to request a Special Town Meeting which was held on October 26th. There being no quorum present, the meeting was postponed to November 2nd
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when the Meeting voted $28,000 of additional funds for Welfare purposes. $6,826.46 not being used was returned to the Excess and Deficiency Account on December 31, 1950. The Board also returned to the Excess and Defi- ciency Account on December 31, 1950 $1,821.73 of the Wel- fare Department's Salary Appropriation.
INFIRMARY
The services and facilities of the Town Infirmary were extended during the year to 16 persons. We lost two per- sons by death, five to hospitals and three were discharged for other reasons.
On Christmas Eve the Lion's Club gave the residents of the Infirmary a Christmas Party which was very much appreciated by all of those making their home at the Infir- mary.
In June of the past year the Plymouth Gas Company extended Gas Service to the Town Infirmary. The instal- lation of a Gas Stove in the kitchen made it possible to eliminate the very old and inefficient wood-burning cook stove and a fire hazard.
The increase in food costs at the Infirmary has been somewhat off-set by use of a limited amount of surplus commodities made available to us at a small cost by the State Department of Public Welfare.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD G. ROBERTS, Chairman GORDON S. McCOSH ANDREW RAE, Jr.
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REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
To the Citizens of the Town of Plymouth:
The Department of Public Welfare Bureau of Old Age Assistance presents herewith their annual report for the year 1950.
The Old Age Assistance program is administered by a local Bureau made up of three members of the Welfare Board and is handled through the Massachusetts "State Plan" in accordance with the law, rules and regulations of the State Department of Public Welfare. The budgets made out in all cases are figured with the State budget as a basis and the recipient's budget is figured individually in regard to food, fuel, rent, clothing, etc., and the budgets vary considerably according to the individual's living conditions, whether living alone, boarding, rooming or living in a family group.
All the aged citizens of Massachusetts who are sixty- five years of age or over have to meet certain require- ments as established by the State Law. The new State District Office for Plymouth is now located in New Bed- ford, Mass., as Plymouth was transferred from the Brock- ton District May 1, 1950 when the State Department of Public Welfare revised their districts throughout the State.
A total amount of $439,782.80 was spent for Old Age Assistance in 1950 of which $171,480.58 was received from the Federal Government and the State's payments were approximately $196,200.00, leaving an approximate cost of $72,102.22 to be met by the Town of Plymouth. The State's share of the cost for this assistance must be ap- propriated each year by the Town because the money re-
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imbursed by the State goes into the Excess and Deficiency Fund of the Town and is not used directly for Old Age Assistance.
In September many of the recipients sixty-five years of age and over received increased Social Security Benefits or received Social Security Benefits for the first time and this resulted in a saving of $1,359.00 beginning with the month of October.
The year 1950 brought many changes within the De- partment. The Department was greatly saddened by the sudden death of the Supervisor, Edmund J. Priestley, who passed away July 16, 1950 after a serious illness. He had served the Department as Supervisor of Old Age As- sistance and Aid to Dependent Children since October 28, 1944.
The Board has changed-administrative plans in view which require careful consideration and at present a mem- ber of the regular staff is Acting Supervisor and the De- partment is functioning with a personnel of five workers. A new clerk was added to the staff in August.
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