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Exhibits:
We have enjoyed exhibiting the work of several local artists. While we do not have ideal exhibiting facilities, the lighting is very good, and the exhibits always evoke a good deal of interest. This last year we have exhibited the work of Mrs. Connie Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Walder J. Engstrom, Miss Rose Townsend, Mrs. Catherine Ham- mond, Mrs. Marjorie L. Hamilton, Mr. Herbert W. Packard (of Manomet), Mr. Henry J. Peck (of Kingston), Miss Lydia Mongan, the High School pupils of Mrs. Margaret Brown, and the members of the Black and White Club. Book Sale:
The annual outdoor sale of used books took place on August 13 and 14, with Mrs. Francis W. Savery of the Book Committee in charge. This year, with all volunteer help, there were no expenses, making the intake of about $120.00 clear profit.
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Personnel:
Mrs. Virginia Eldredge, who had been working part- time at the Main Library, discontinued her services because of illness.
Miss Ruth O'Brien joined the staff in May and Mrs. Lois Wood in October, both as part-time workers.
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT OF THE MAIN LIBRARY ANN E. LUCAS, Children's Librarian
During Children's National Book Week, children in all grades, accompanied by their teachers in the Mt. Pleasant, Burton, and Cornish, and one grade from the Oak Street Schools, came to look at the new books on display.
In addition, for three Tuesday afternoons in the fall, the 5th, 6th, and one 4th grade of the Burton-Cornish Schools came with their teachers to learn how to use the Library. They were taught how to use the card catalog and where to find the various classifications of non-fiction on the shelves. The children all seemed to enjoy the visits, and apparently, from later results, gained a very good working knowledge from the necessarily brief lessons. Our story hours in November and December brought in additional visitors.
We registered 34 more new borrowers, renewed 11 more registrations and circulated more books and maga- zines than in 1951. Both registration and circulation showed a definite increase. There were more book deposits in schoolrooms than in 1951.
Respectfully submitted,
ANN EDGAR LUCAS, Children's Librarian.
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LORING BRANCH LIBRARY North Plymouth
Staff: * Minnie B. Figmic, Librarian
Katharine F. Freeland, Librarian
*Ruth B. Walker, Assistant Martha L. Seifert
*Resigned June 1, 1952.
BOOK STOCK
Number of volumes added by purchase:
Fiction 349
Non-fiction 212
Total 561
Number of volumes withdrawn:
Fiction 203
Non-fiction 40
Total 243
1952 marked the end of nine years of service by Mrs. Minnie Burke Figmic as Branch Librarian at the Loring Library. On June 1 she left to become Librarian at Duxbury, being replaced by Mrs. Katharine F. Freeland. Mrs. Ruth H. Walker. Assistant, resigned about the same time, and was replaced by Mrs. Martha L. Seifert. Mrs. Figmic had most successfully increased the services rendered by the Loring Library to the North Plymouth community, laying particular stress on the work with young people. The new staff hopes to continue along the same lines, adding new facilities as possibilities develop. The Librarian particularly wishes to emphasize the fact. that as a branch of the Plymouth Public Library. Loring Branch is able to borrow from the more technical collec- tion of the main library to meet its borrowers' specialized needs.
In spite of the inconveniences caused by a change in
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personnel, we are pleased to report increases in circulation and number of borrowers registered at the Library. The number of books and magazines circulated increased by 2395, making a total of 18,635 items, with 1227 registered borrowers. The significant work at Loring Branch is with children and young people, who represent over 50% of the total borrowers, and almost 70% of the total circulation. And for actual use of the Library's reference facilities, they represent an even larger proportion, for every after- noon from 2:00 to 4:30 in the school year sees the Library in full swing as a study hall and reading room, as well as a lending library.
The Library also has continued its work with the Hedge School, having deposits of books on long-term loans, with all the grades but the first. Children's National Book Week was celebrated from November 16 to 22 with a large dis- play of children's books, and Story Hours in charge of Miss Margaret Kyle.
But in spite of the dominance of the work with children and young people, there is still much stress laid on pro- viding books for adult readers, particularly the newest novels and similar recreational material. The librarians are anxious to provide the most efficient service possible to their community.
Respectfully submitted,
KATHARINE F. FREELAND,
Librarian, Loring Branch Library.
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COMBINED STATISTICS
CIRCULATION
1951
1952
Increase
Decrease
Main
69,916
69,345
571
Loring
17,174
18,635
1,461
Total
87,090
87,980
890
CIRCULATION IN JUNIOR DEPARTMENTS ONLY
1951
1952
Increase
Main
17,757
18,716
959
Loring
9,119
11,057
1,938
Total
26,876
29,773
2,897
REGISTRATIONS
1951
1952
Increase
Main
4,128
4,159
31
Loring
1,195
1,227
32
Total
5,323
5,386
63
The Librarian is very grateful to the Board of Directors and to the Staff for their continued co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
HAZEL M. WHITE, Librarian.
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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY
Plymouth Housing Authority maintained full occupancy of the 40 units in the Standish Court Development throughout 1952, but found that 40 units was adequate to meet the demand, despite the fact that the arrival home of Korean veterans created a new pool of eligible tenants. Equipment and buildings stood up generally according to expectations, with the notable exception of gas hot water heaters, which proved defective in many instances. Since the heaters carried a manufacturer's guarantee they were replaced without cost to the Authority.
At the Town Meeting in March, the Housing Authority proposed a study of a project to clear out substandard housing in the High Street and Summer Street areas. The proposal involved study only, and had the advance ap- proval of the Planning Board, but was opposed by the Advisory and Finance Committee and was defeated. It seems probable that Plymouth will not for some years have another opportunity to carry out the redevelopment plans set forth in the Plymouth Compact of 1949.
The major immediate problem facing the Authority is the question of utilities in the Housing Project. To obtain the benefit of lower rates for the tenants, the gas and elec- tricity used in the project is bought by the Authority, and sold at flat rates to the tenants. The increased use of utilities and the raise in utility rates has made the present flat rate obsolete, and the Authority has polled the tenants as to their preference in payment plans: an increased flat rate or direct purchase by each tenant from the utility companies. The Authority will take definitive action in the very near future.
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A summary balance sheet statement of assets and liabil- ities follows:
ASSETS
Development Fund
$8,862.25
Administration Fund
22,263.38
$31,125.63
Accounts Receivable-Sundry
$12.08
Accounts Receivable-Tenants'
465.84
477.92
Debt Service Fund
$10,273.05
Debt Service Trust Fund
1,236.71
Investment D. S. Trust Fund
4,000.00
15,509.76
Development Costs
$447,000.00
Less-Dev. Cost Liquidation
8,000.00
439,000.00
Total Assets
$486,113.31
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable-Administration
$1,223.09
Accounts Payable-Development 3,619.67
$4,842.76
Contract Retentions
5,154.66
Accrued Insurance
$1,512.00
Accrued Pilot
992.55
2,504.55
Bonds Authorized
447,000.00
Less-Bonds Retired
8,000.00
439,000.00
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Matured Interest and Principal $12,173.45
Working Capital 67.02
Debt Service Reserve
2,402.61
Unamortized Bond Premium
5,236.71
Operating Reserve
9,775.35
Reduction of Annual Contribution
1,121.00
30,776.14
Net Income
3,835.20
Total Liabilities
$486,113.31
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS F. QUINN, Chairman CLIFFORD C. AGNEW, M.D. HERBERT CRAIG LOUIS G. GIOVANETTI
LAWRENCE W. STILES
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
To the Citizens of the Town of Plymouth:
The remainder of the program inaugurated in 1948 of reassessing all taxable property in the Town will be completed this year. The usual procedure of reviewing unfinished and new construction resulting in an increase of $1,125,575 in valuation was carried out.
The developing of new areas and mapping survey are bringing a steady increase in office records along with the compiling of a Water Tax Rate and record for the Buzzards Bay Water District for the area of Plymouth now included in their District by new Legislation under Chapter 106, Acts of 1951.
Following is a summary of the facts compiled by the Department for the year:
Official Valuation of Real Estate $31,983,175.00
Official Valuation of
Personal Property 4,663,575.00
Aggregate Value
$36,646,750.00
Exempted under Chapter 59:
Real
$4,832,450.00
Personal
2,187,100.00
7,019,550.00
Assessed Value Available for Revenue $29,627,200.00
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To be Raised by Taxation:
State Tax
$3,767.19
County Tax 84,332.36
Tuberculosis Hospital 37,441.42
Town Appropriations
2,299,023.04
Overlay
22,239.13
Underestimates 1949-1951
6,421.42
Total Amount to be Raised by Taxation $2,453,224.56
Estimated Receipts including Dog Tax voted by the Town to be used by the Assessors $708,233.51
Overestimates for Year 1951 to be used as Available Funds 10,447.81
Out of Available Funds under
Approval by Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation 267,685.00
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds 986,366.32
Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation on Polls and Property $1,466,858.24
Division of Taxes:
Personal Property, Jan. 1 $121,842.57
Real Estate, Jan. 1 1,335,815.67
Polls, March 1 9,200.00
Total Taxes to be Raised on Polls and Property $1,466,858.24
Dec. 31, Additional Polls $90.00
Dec. 31, Additional Real Estate 5,379.05
Dec. 31, Additional Personal
Property 49.20
To Excess and Deficiency $5,518.25 Rate of Taxation. $49.20 on $1000.
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Warrants to Collector:
Real Estate
$1,335,815.67
Personal Property
121,842.57
Polls 9,200.00
Water Liens
639.07
Additional Real
5,379.05
Additional Personal Property 49.20
Additional Polls
90.00
Total Warrants to Collector $1,473,015.56
Exempted under Section 5, Chapter 59, General Laws, as Amended:
Houses of Religious Worship $405,525.00
Charitable, Benevolent, Literary, Educational 1,457,375.00
Parsonages Exempted 40,050.00
United States of America
127,700.00
Town of Plymouth
1,869,450.00
Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts 373,225.00
County of Plymouth
559,125.00
Total Exempted under Sec. 5, Chapter 59, General Laws, as Amended $4,832,450.00
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of Persons, Firms and Corporations Assessed on Property 12,330
Polls Assessed 4,645
Polls Exempted under Clauses 17A and 18,
Chapter 59 or Section 8, Chapter 58 597
Polls Exempted under Acts 1950, Chapter 796 (Men in Armed Forces) 234
Polls Exempted under Section 71, Chapter 59 95
Horses 40
Cows 118
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200
Swine
Sheep
9
Fowl
22,506
All Other
32
Dwelling Houses
6,700
Acres of Land
70,000
Motor Vehicles and Trailers Assessed Under
Motor Excise and Trailer Law:
Value of Motor Vehicles and Trailers
$254,850.00
Registered (1951) (1952)
1,786,700.00
Number of Motor Vehicles and Trailers
Assessed (1951)
414
(1952) 4,681
Warrants to Collector (Motor Excise and
Trailers) (1951)
$4,624.85
(1952) 77,552.67
State Rate on Motor Vehicles and Trailers $48.25 on $1000.
BUZZARDS BAY WATER DISTRICT
Valuation of Real Estate $177,775.00
Valuation of Personal Property 11,950.00
Assessed Value Available for Revenue $189,725.00
To be Raised by Taxation:
Salaries
$200.00
Overlay
39.87
Water District Appropriations 2,103.90
Total Amount to be Raised by Taxation $2,343.77
Estimated Receipts Voted by Com- mission to be Used by the Assessors $1,123.20
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Out of Available Funds Under Ap- proval by Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation 234.00
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
1,357.20
Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation $986.57
Division of Taxes:
Personal Property, January 1 $62.14
Real Estate, January 1 924.43
*Total Taxes to be Raised on Property as Water Tax $986.57
Rate of Taxation $5.20 on a $1000.
*Note: All Income Derived goes to Buzzards Bay Water District.
ABATEMENT ACCOUNT
Levy of 1949:
Dec. 31, 1951, Deficit
$137.64
$137.64
1952 Appropriation Levy of 1950:
Dec. 31, 1951, Balance
$9,527.45
Abatements:
Personal $65.28
Balance to Reserve Overlay Levy of 1951:
$9,462.17
Dec. 31, 1951, Deficit Abatements:
$6,104.58
Polls
4.00
Personal
66.08
Real Estate
255.36
Real Estate (Tax Titles)
448.00
$6,878.02
1952 Appropriation
6,283.78
Overdrawn (To be Appropriated in 1953) $594.24
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Levy of 1952: 1952 Overlay
$22,239.13
Abatements:
Polls
$1,852.00
Personal
623.61
Real Estate
27,877.07
Real Estate (Tax Titles)
590.40
30,943.08
Overdrawn (To be Appropriated in 1953) Reserve Overlay:
$8,703.95
Dec. 31, 1951, Balance
$2,172.27
From Overlay of 1950
9,462.17
Dec. 31, 1952, Balance
$11,634.44
ROBERT A. CARR, Chairman
WILLIAM H. BARRETT CARL W. RAYMOND
Board of Assessors
NANNIE A. PRATT, Clerk KATHRYN M. TASSINARI, Clerk
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REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT
To the Citizens of the Town of Plymouth:
The Board of Retirement presents herewith its sixteenth report covering the activities and condition of the Con- tributory Retirement System for the year 1952.
On Sept. 12, 1952, Russell P. Dearborn resigned as a member of the Board, after serving as Chairman of the Board since its inauguration in 1937. His knowledge and assistance have been invaluable to the Board and it was with the deepest regrets that the remaining members accepted his resignation. A special election by the mem- bers of the system resulted in the election of Leslie R. Gray to fill the vacancy to June 30, 1953. Gen. Andrew J. Carr was elected Chairman upon reorganization of the Board.
A few of the more important amendments during the past year to Chapter 32 are cited below. However, it is very likely that the whole chapter will be revised in the very near future, as a special recess commission has been appointed for that purpose.
Chapter 433 increases the amount of additional volun- tary deductions in some instances.
Chapter 599 allows deductions from pensions for Blue Cross and similar types of insurance.
Chapter 610 allows a beneficiary under Option (d) to make make-up payments for prior service credit of a deceased member.
Chapter 624 increases the retirement allowances of certain pensioners, if accepted by the Town.
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I. MEMBERSHIP
1. Active Membership, Dec. 31, 1951 Enrolled during 1952 41
188
229
Withdrawals 14
Retirements
3
Transfers to Inactive Membership 9
26
Total Active Membership, Dec. 31, 1952 203
2.
Inactive Membership, Dec. 31, 1951
33
Retirements 3
Transfers from Active Membership 9
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45
Deaths
2
Withdrawals
5
7
Total Inactive Membership, Dec. 31, 1952 38*
*This total includes 27 pensioners and 11 inactive members.
3. Beneficiaries from Accidental Deaths 3
II. RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
Balance, Dec. 31, 1951 $183,209.37
1. Receipts:
Appropriation, March, 1952 $26,636.36
Deductions from members' salaries and wages 23,221.15
Income from interest
5,679.90
Accrued interest on bonds,
Dec. 31, 1952 1,279.67
Increase by adjustment
in securities 1,594.57
Profit on sale of bonds
103.01
58,514.66
$241,724.03
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2. Expenditures:
Annuities
$2,225.98
Pensions 27,485.72
Disability pension
2,041.85
Accidental death benefits
3,843.28
Refunds to former members
3,440.24
Clerical services
672.00
Other administrative expenses
97.63
Accrued interest on bonds, Dec. 31, 1951 1,228.73
Decrease by adjustment in securities 49.51
41,084.94
Balance, Dec. 31, 1952
$200,639.09
III. BALANCE SHEET
1. Assets:
Plymouth National Bank $1,501.93
Plymouth Savings Bank 544.37
Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank 5,871.13
Beverly Savings Bank 5,373.12
Danvers Savings Bank 5,324.69
Plymouth Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n 10,306.04
Brockton National Bank stock 3,720.00
Cont. Illinois National Bank stock 2,945.00
First National Bank of Boston stock 2,600.00 Manufacturers Trust stock
1,675.00
National Shawmut Bank stock 3,400.00
Rockland-Atlas National Bank stock 2,700.00
U. S. Treasury bonds, 27/8's of 55/60 1,014.50 U. S. Treasury bonds, Series G 34,000.00
City of Taunton Housing Authority bonds of '86 3,000.00
Chesapeake & Ohio Rwy. bonds of '96 1,046.02
Great Northern Rwy. bonds of '82
3,029.97
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Louisville & Nashville Rwy. bonds of '03 2,192.50
Louisville & Nashville Rwy. bonds of '03 2,000.00
N. Y. Central & Hudson River Rwy. bonds of '97 3,190.62
N. Y., Chicago & St. Louis Rwy. bonds of '86 5,106.06
Northern Pacific Rwy. bonds of '97 5,993.48
Pere Marquette Rwy. bonds of '80 2,976.18
Reading Co. Rwy. bonds of '95 5,088.79
Seaboard Air Line Rwy. bonds of '80 2,983.33 Virginian Rwy. bonds of '95 2,177.48
Western Maryland Rwy. bonds of '60 993.35 Western Maryland Rwy. bonds of '61 1,000.00
Wheeling & Lake Erie Rwy. bonds of '74 1,983.86
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '86 2,015.65
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '82 2,012.04
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '80 2,023.25
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '73 2,028.58
Associated Tel. Co. bonds of '81 2,045.01
Illinois Bell Tel. Co. bonds of '78
2,050.26
Illinois Bell Tel. Co. bonds of '84 2,030.50
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '82 2,055.81
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '74 2,012.48 Mountain States Tel. Co. bonds of '78 2,043.99 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '87 2,023.39
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '78 2,066.31
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '85 1,916.09
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '83 2,013.20 Southern Bell Tel. Co. bonds of '85
1,900.50 Arkansas Power & Light bonds of '74 2,040.77
Central Vt. Pub. Service bonds
of '75 1,916.81
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Central Vt. Pub. Service bonds of '81 1,021.88
Cons. Edison of New York
bonds of '79 2,047.45
Cons. Gas, Elec. Lt. & Power Co. of Baltimore bonds of '86 4,026.11
Maine Public Service bonds of '75 1,870.55
Milwaukee Gas Light bonds of '75
3,036.70
Montana Power bonds of '75
3,032.56
New England Power bonds of '79
2,007.55
New Hampshire Electric bonds of '75 3,049.51
No. Indiana Public Service
bonds of '73
4,183.11
Pacific Gas & Elec. bonds of '70
2,022.19
Pacific Gas & Elec. bonds of '71
2,083.67
Public Service Co. of New
Hampshire bonds of '73
2,137.13
Rockland Light & Power bonds of '78 2,041.70
Seattle Gas bonds of '76
1,935.07
So. California Edison bonds of '65
2,025.28
Wisconsin Michigan Power bonds of '78
1,910.00
Aluminum Co. of America bonds of '64
1,013.75
American Tobacco bonds of '69
985.63
National Dairy Products bonds of '76 997.52
Accrued Interest on bonds as of
Dec. 31, 1952 1,279.67
$200,639.09
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2. Liabilities:
Annuity Savings Fund
$150,367.67
Annuity Reserve Fund
20,102.00
Military Service Fund
2,003.89
Pension Fund
27,463.01
Expense Fund
702.52
$200,639.09
Respectfully submitted,
ANDREW J. CARR, Chairman CORA B. GRADY, Secretary LESLIE R. GRAY
Contributory Retirement System Board of Retirement, Plymouth
REPORT OF HARBOR MASTER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
The alewives taken at Town Brook was a failure as only about three hundred pounds were taken. The reason is unknown.
Fishing Boats in during year 6,780
Approximately 700,000 pounds of fish were
brought in during 1952.
Pleasure Boats in 4,360
Scows, Tugboats and Lighters 570
Dories reported missing 64
Missing dories recovered
56
Respectfully submitted,
ELMER BOUTIN, Harbor Master.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
An accounting of certain details concerning the function of the Town as related to this Board, is submitted here- with.
At the outset may it be said that the Selectmen are the servants of our citizens engaged in carrying out the specific assignments voted at the annual March meeting among other duties, but confined to only those depart- ments that are directly under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen.
All such details were carried out as directed including the usual routine matters that go with the operation of a large municipality.
The many miles of streets were maintained in as good condition as the budget would allow and newly acquired streets were improved as specified by the mandate of the previous March meeting.
Certain sections of the shore line, viz: Beach Park, White Horse Beach north of Bartlett Brook, Manomet Point, south side and Lookout Point, that had been seriously damaged by storms, were repaired, the State and County contributing financial assistance to accomplish that end.
There are six similar conditions along our shore line that require immediate repairs and the necessary pro- cedure has been followed to procure funds for that pur- pose. As there is more storm damage along our shore line than it is possible to repair at one time, only those areas where homes or public ways are in danger of total loss, are considered for repair.
The Town House and other buildings under the juris- diction of this Board are kept in neat and sound repair as the occasion requires.
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Increased building of dwellings within the Town requires sewer extensions and other public services which involve increased budgets but is compensated for, to a great degree, in tax revenue.
Our street lighting is gradually being improved in the interest of public safety by re-allocating fixtures where possible and increasing candlepower of present lights in zones that are considered dangerous to public life.
The three herring streams in Plymouth and the one leading to Wareham are under sufficient supervision to encourage adequate propagation of alewives which in turn attract other valuable fish to our waters.
The Town Wharf is in the process of construction which when completed will provide adequate space to accom- modate our commercial fishermen and other shipping interests.
After a long and complicated process, the Selectmen have succeeded in a dredging program of the main ship channel to a proper and safe depth by the Federal Govern- ment. Work is expected to begin in April, 1953.
During the year two police officers, having served the Town efficienty and faithfully for a long number of years, requested retirement as provided by statute which was granted.
The Board of Selectmen extends its thanks for a public service well done and a wish for good health in their retirement to former
POLICE OFFICER CHARLES H. PACKARD
and
POLICE OFFICER ROBERT M. FOGARTY
The United States Army has notified the Town through this Board that in 1952 the following citizens of Plymouth
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had been returned from service in Korea and are now separated from the United States Army:
JOHN F. WILLIAMS, CORPORAL-Russell Mills Road WILLIAM N. GRAHAM, PFC-Phoenix Court
FRED THOMAS, CORPORAL-Clark Street THOMAS J. GOVONI, CORPORAL-Willard Place PETER GAGE, CORPORAL-Strand Avenue.
To these men is extended the welcome of a grateful Town for their participation in the protection and defense of the United States of America.
In closing it is desired that the public be informed that the Board of Selectmen has done everything within its power with officials of Government, Labor and Industry in an effort to relieve a situation of distressed industry and unemployment. All parties mentioned were very co-operative but, although no material gain has been evi- denced, it is hoped that conditions will improve and in any event the effort by this Board will be continued in 1953.
In summary, it is the Selectmen's endeavor to promote the Town's physical improvement and its opportunities for industrial, cultural and recreational growth.
JAMES T. FRAZIER, HERBERT H. LANMAN, SUMNER A. CHAPMAN, JR., GEORGE A. WHITE, DAVID BURGESS AVERY,
Board of Selectmen.
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PLYMOUTH AIRPORT COMMISSION
County Patrol 210 hours
Fire Work (patrol and directing ground forces) 180 hours
Police 10 hours
Lost Persons (3 located and recovered) 20 hours
2 Helicopters- 67 Days 425 Hours 34,000 Acres bog dusted and sprayed
5 Spray Planes- 54 Days 398 Hours 26,000 Acres bog sprayed and dusted
Employees during dusting season-16
Experimental Work-19 Days-M.I.T. and Navy
Freight-Machine Parts Expert Repairman Beer to Islands, two trips a week Baby Chicks and Turkeys Lobsters to Islands
Photo Flights-12
Forced Landings (bad weather)-18
Over 2000 Take-Offs and Landings
Number of Planes-886 Not including spray planes and helicopters 545 Passengers 157 Charter Trips
Gasoline Sold-7056 gallons
Respectfully submitted,
ELIO W. BARUFALDI,
Executive Officer.
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VETERANS' SERVICES
Honorable Board of Selectmen Plymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is the report of the Veterans' Services Department for the year 1952:
This year saw a gradual but significant increase in the number of veterans in Plymouth, as men were released from active duty under the present rotation plans of the Department of Defense. The new G. I. Bill for Korean Veterans was passed and a great deal of interest, par- ticularly in the educational provisions, was shown by the returning veterans. The Korean veterans didn't seem as well informed on their insurance rights as were the veterans of World War II, and in the confusion of the various Government insurance plans, some new veterans may have allowed their rights to lapse through ignorance. It has been the policy of the Plymouth Veterans' Services office, therefore, to emphasize insurance rights to all new veterans entering the office, so that if their rights do lapse it will be deliberate on their part and not through ignorance.
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