USA > Massachusetts > Plymouth County > Plymouth > Town annual report of Plymouth, MA 1954 > Part 13
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16
I am most sincerely grateful for that kind of teaching and am indebted to the cooperation and friendly manner of every principal in the school system.
Your understanding of the various problems relative
-242-
to this work and constructive help in doing it is satisfying to me as a person as well as helpful to me as a teacher.
Sincerely and gratefully, MARIETTA CANAN, Supervisor of Music.
ART SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Today the aim of art education is to help in the production of good citizens - sound, sensible, and well- rounded people.
It is a fallacy to think that art education in school aims to produce practising artists. Its aim is very dif- ferent. No one believes that the teaching of arithmetic is meant to foster higher mathematicians, or that learn- ing to read will turn out librarians, or learning to write authors.
The teaching of art in the schools has as its prime object the encouragement of self-expression, and the encouragement of the children to be themselves.
It is so easy for a child to grow into a mass-produced sort of person, who looks, thinks and behaves, exactly like everyone else.
In all our work during the year, no matter what media was being used, be it paints, crayons, papier- maché, clay, linoleum printing, soap sculpture, etc., the child has been encouraged to have something to say "visually" in his own way.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT J. ANDREWS, Art Supervisor.
-243-
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH ART
Special work accomplished in a variety of ways will be highlighted in this report of Art Work in the Junior and Senior High School for 1954. Contests for both schools were sponsored by the Plymouth Woman's Club during the first two terms of the year.
High School students designed original spring fash- ions and then made some very colorful and decorative posters for the Fashion Show given in Memorial Hall for the benefit of the Woman's Club Scholarship Fund. Kingston High School Art Students also participated in this contest making for healthier competition. The posters were done in different mediums, some in three dimen- sions, and three money prizes were awarded. The posters were shown in the store windows and in the Plymouth Public Library.
A second contest was for both Senior and Junior High School Students and sponsored by the Arts and Crafts Committee of the Plymouth Woman's Club. High School Art Students designed original flower studies in water color which were exhibited in the Plymouth Public Library. A box of water colors was awarded to the first prize winner.
Landscapes in water color and pastel and decorative flower designs in colored pencil were submitted by the Junior High Students and boxes of the different mediums given to the pupils for prizes.
Graduation Decorations for High School consisted of large panoramic wall decorations in tones of blue. These paintings illustrated the lives of four great Americans, Matthew Brady, Harriet Beecher Stowe, William Allen White, and Ernie Pyle, and the power that their work
-244-
had for the cause of freedom in the world. The symbol of a quill and ink stand completed the decorative theme.
High School outdoor classes visited typically pic- turesque Plymouth spots to sketch and paint during the spring and fall.
Twenty P.H.S. art pupils enjoyed a delightful trip to Boston to visit the Gardner Museum during National Art Week in November. The Arts and Crafts Committee arranged bus transportation. A gracious and instructive guide took us on a tour through the whole museum and this made it of much more value to the students. Later they went around by themselves to study what they liked best and their impressions of the museum were painted on their return.
Christmas nativity scenes were made for bulletin boards in both Junior and Senior High Schools and Christmas designs were painted on the windows in poster paint. Every High School Art Student completed a dec- orated tray for Christmas.
A Craft Class of ten to twelve members is held after school on Fridays. Trays were painted in this class and other crafts will be done as the year goes on.
Respectfully submitted,
MARGARET E. BROWN, Teacher of Art.
-245-
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN'S REPORT FOR 1954
As recommended by the State, we have been exam- ining the children of our schools at intervals instead of every year. By this system, the school nurse and her assistant have more time to do important follow-up work.
The State Law now requires yearly eye and ear examinations and this has necessitated a revision of time spent on health work, so that it may be done properly.
Our examinations still reveal many children with poor natural posture. This problem is one of our most difficult to cope with, for we do not believe a child should be enticed by prizes and rewards in any health work. Therefore, our only solution lies in trying to teach the child to want good posture and health because it makes him more alert and happier, especially in his school work. An adequate method to teach this is our greatest need today.
There has been the usual run of sickness with measles causing an abnormal number of absentees dur- ing the latter half of the year.
As the State Legislature makes new laws and revises old ones in relation to school health work, the communi- ties of this State must necessarily adopt their programs to these changes. The town which develops the most advanced health program, in anticipation of these changes or probable changes, is the one which ultimately will benefit most by not having as great a financial outlay as others to adapt itself to such new requirements.
This is one reason why we in health work strive to keep abreast of whatever may be required of us in the future.
--- 246-
As in previous reports, we again mention the need for greater co-ordination between the various phases of health work namely:
1. Health Services
2. Physical Education
3. Health Education
As we have stated in previous reports, one answer is the formation of a Health Council. Each phase in itself is, of course, important; but the co-ordination of all three phases during the child's school life is the only way good health habits may be properly inculcated into the child's everyday living and lay the foundation for future good health.
Again if we emphasize the physical and neglect the mental side of the school child's life, our program cer- tainly is not fulfilling its obligation.
Some problems which arise to interfere with a child's school life are beyond our control to settle. They of neces- sity require the services of specialists such as psychiatrists and psychologists. Until we have a guidance clinic in this vicinity, we cannot do justice to the pupils needing such specialized care.
We who are dealing with health problems in our schools sincerely appreciate the splendid co-operation we have had always in the discharge of our duties. The Superintendent and all teachers have been more than co-operative and we are grateful to them for their invalu- able help.
MEDORA V. EASTWOOD, M.D., FRANK J. ABATE, JR., M.D., School Physicians.
HILDA SWETT, School Nurse.
-247-
ORAL HYGIENE AND DENTAL CLINIC
I hereby submit my annual report of the dental work accomplished in the Oral Hygiene Department and Dental Clinic.
January 1954 - December 1954
Pupils examined in Elementary - Senior High School in September 2,253
Pupils found to have all needed corrections made 771
Pupils found to have certificate from family dentist 128
Total Corrections 899
Percent defects corrected 39.9
Oral Hygiene
Oral Hygiene Talks in classroom-grades 1-6 340
Home visits 2
Percentage of Dental Corrections
Pupils examined grades 1-6-September 1953 1,144
Pupils found to have all needed corrections made 546
Results of these examinations as of June 1954:
Mt. Pleasant School 89%
Oak Street School
82%
Cornish-Burton School 59%
Hedge School
58%
Manomet School 54%
Cold Spring School
53%
Clinic
Clinic sessions (including examinations)
74
Pupils having all corrections made 77
-248 -·
Extractions (9 permanent, emergency cases in grades 4, 5, 6) 105 Baby Teeth in grades 1 and 2
Fillings (6 year molars) permanent teeth 168
Treatments (including X-ray) 149
Pupils having teeth cleaned 921
Amounts received for Clinic Services rendered:
For cleaning of teeth $91.05
For filling and extractions 18.30
For toothbrushes sold 79.05
$188.40
This year as in the past our immediate objective is to teach the principles of dental health, and to encourage boys and girls to care for their teeth so that they may graduate from school with a healthy mouth, with a com- plete set of teeth, and with a desire to maintain this good condition.
Respectfully submitted,
JANE B. BRADFORD, Dental Hygienist.
DR. W. O. DYER, DR. F. C. ORTOLANI, School Dentists.
-249-
REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
JOHN J. REAGAN, Supervisor
Sickness
Truancy
Other
Total
Elementary Schools
41
1
8
50
Junior High School
54
14
15
83
Senior High School
13
8
3
24
Employment certificates found invalid and returned to Superintendent's office
204
Total cases investigated
157
Court Cases
1
EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS
1951
1952
1953
1954
Certificates to minors 14-16 years
54
38
31
29
Certificates to minors 16-21 years
264
221
373
243
318
259
404
272
SCHOOL CENSUS - October 1, 1954
Males
Females
Totals
Persons 5 to 7 years
304
267
571
Persons 7 to 16 years
1041
956
1997
Totals
134
1223
2568
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT - December, 1954
SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY GRADES
JUNIOR HIGH
||SENIOR HIGH ||
1
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 | 6 |P. A.
J.P.A.| 7 |
8
9
- 10
11
12
Total
Senior High
197
131
143
471
Junior High
15
197
187
193
592
Hedge
24
26
36
31
26
30
30
27
35
(12
11)
30
31
349
Cornish
26
27
29
34
(18
10)
36
29
209
Burton
36
35
35
18
124
Mt. Pleasant
27
34
34
26
30
35
- 186
23
33
30
24
33
26
33
35
34
14
-
305
Oak Street
20
(11
17)
48
Manomet
34
32
23
29
26
29
173
TOTALS
280
284
226 | 170
187
215
32
15 | 197
187 |193
197
131
143
| 2,457
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
Grade groups enclosed in parentheses are taught by one teacher.
-250-
Cold Spring
20
APPOINTMENTS TO TEACHING STAFF
Name
School
Subject
Training
Years of Experience
Allen, Etta-Hix
Hedge
Principal
Bridgewater
25
Busi, Jane, Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 1
Bridgewater
0
Freeman, Leonice, Mrs.
Cold Spring
Grade 3
Bates College, Univ. of Mass.
0
Gordon, Florence, Mrs.
Cornish-Burton
Grades 3 and 4
Bridgewater
29
Heath, Marian, Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 5
Bridgewater
4
Iacovo, P. Lena
Elementary
Physical Education
Bridgewater
0
Loring, Muriel P., Mrs.
Junior High
Clothing
Framingham
15
Moran, Renelta, Mrs.
Manomet Elem.
Grade 5
Lowell Teachers' College
11
Morrill, Helen G., Mrs.
Cornish-Burton
Grade 3
Bridgewater
1012
Mullen, Donald
Senior High
Social Studies
University of New Hampshire 2
Pope, Lucelia A.
Elem. and Jr. High Instrum. & Voc. Music
Lowell Teachers' College
0
-251-
RESIGNATIONS IN TEACHING STAFF
Name
School
Subject
Years Served in Plymouth
Dietlin, Barbara, Mrs.
Cornish-Burton
Grades 2 and 3
1/2
Henry, Mary, Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 4
8
Marinus, Audrey
Cornish-Burton
Grade 3
2
Verre, Patricia, Mrs.
Elementary
Physical Education
1
White, Joy
Junior High
Clothing
2
Wilber, Margie
Senior High
Latin
271/2
.
-252-
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES December, 1954
OFFICE
Donald T. Welch
Superintendent of Schools
Elinor B. Sanderson
Secretary
*Jacquelyn M. Sanderson, Mrs. Clerk
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Edgar J. Mongan
Principal English II, French I
Iris E. Albertini
Helen M. Bagnall, Mrs.
Econ. Geog., Typing I, Bkkp. I
Ellen M. Downey
World Hist., Guidance Counselor
Lydia J. Gardner, Mrs.
Stenography I, II, Office Prac.
Carlo T. Guidoboni
Auto. Mech., Basic Mech., Geom.
Roland W. Holmes
English III
Jeanette C. Jacques
French I, II, and III
Helen C. Johnson
Typing I and II, Bkkp. II
Elizabeth C. Kelly
Bkkp. I, Business Economics
Virginia Kingman, Mrs.
Household Arts
Nellie R. Locklin
College Preparatory Math.
*Donald M. Mullen Joffrey T. Nunez
English II, Guidance
John W. Packard
Physics, Chem., Radio, Guidance
Arthur G. Pyle
U. S. History
Miriam A. Raymond, Mrs.
English IV, Dean of Girls
Mario J. Romano
Basic Math. I and II
Richard Smiley
Driver Education
Alice F. Urann, Mrs.
English III and IV
Margie E. Wilber
Latin II, III and IV
Donald G. Wilson
Psychology, Guidance
Claiborne H. Young
Biology
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Mary M. Dolan
Principal
Beatrice M. Arthur
Business Training, Math.
David E. Barlow
General Science
Lawrence M. Bongiovanni
Civics, Boys' Counselor
Phyllis R. Boucher
Civics, Social Studies, English
Louis L. Cappannari
Math., Science, Drafting
Esther M. Chandler
Algebra, Math.
Deane E. Eldridge
Woodworking
Viola M. Figueiredo, Mrs.
Doris M. Gault, Mrs.
Foods
English, Social Studies
Social Studies
-253-
William Gault, Jr.
English
Alice Graeme-Harrison, Mrs.
Math.
Phyllis M. Johnson
Civics, Social Studies
*Muriel P. Loring, Mrs.
Clothing
Robert W. McLain
Art, English, Social Studies
Loring R. C. Mugford
Math., Eng., Social Studies, JPA
Hector E. Patenaude
Woodworking
Jean Patenaude, Mrs.
English, Social Studies, Latin
Lit., Social Studies, Library
English, Social Studies, Lit.
Sara B. Sharkey, Mrs.
English, Girls' Counselor
Antone J. Spath
Math., Social Studies
John S. Tavernelli
English, Latin
Wendell H. Thornton
Science
Catherine D. Welsh
Mathematics
CORNISH-BURTON AND OAK STREET SCHOOLS
Eleanor L. White, Mrs.
Principal
CORNISH-BURTON SCHOOL
Mora E. Norton
Grade 1
Gertrude W. Zahn
Grade 1
Jeanette M. Holmes, Mrs.
Grade 2
Dorothy A. Judkins
Grade 2
*Helen G. Morrill, Mrs. Grade 3
*Florence L. Gordon, Mrs.
Grades 3 and 4
Helen F. Holmes
Grade 4
Margaret M. Healy, Mrs.
Grade 5
Ruth H. Tolman
Grade 6
William A. Tedeschi
Grade 6
Carolyn L. Avanzini, Mrs.
Practical Arts
OAK STREET SCHOOL
Nancy Ann Ward
Virginia Hutton, Mrs.
Grade 1 Grades 2 and 3
HEDGE SCHOOL
*Etta_Hix Allen
Principal
*Jane C. Busi, Mrs.
Grade 1
Esther Melkonian
Grade 1
Leona A. Hathaway
Grade 1
Amedia D. Parkhurst, Mrs.
Grade 2
Lucy Rae, Mrs.
Grade 2
Carol Manchester Grade 3
Grades 3 and 4
Janet Blackburn, Mrs. *Marian Heath, Mrs.
Grade 5
Barbara E. Pioppi, Mrs.
Doris Rogers, Mrs.
-254-
S. Claire Goodwin, Mrs.
Grade 4
Marjorie Radcliffe
Grade 5
Sara E. Doten, Mrs.
Grade 6
Mary Guidoboni, Mrs.
Grade 6
COLD SPRING SCHOOL
Emmett B. Finck
Principal
Rose B. Watkins, Mrs.
Grade 1
Kathryn H. McCarthy
Grade 1
Olga D. Anderson, Mrs.
Grade 1
Louise E. Tosi
Grade 2
Margaret L. Christie
Grade 2
M. Louise Peterson
Grade 3
*Leonice L. Freeman, Mrs.
Grade 3
Sarah S. Bent
Grade 4
Esther A. Maloni, Mrs.
Grade 5
Susan M. Beauregard, Mrs.
Grade 6
Berthine P. Cavi, Mrs.
Practical Arts
MOUNT PLEASANT SCHOOL
Helen S. Manchester, Mrs.
Principal, Grade 6
Gladys L. Simmons, Mrs.
Grade 1
Marjorie J. Cassidy
Grade 2
Evelyn M. Gellatly, Mrs.
Grade 3
Mabel R. Mitchell, Mrs.
Grade 4
Esther M. Ward
Grade 5
Helen H. Linnell
Grade 6 (Part-time)
MANOMET SCHOOL
Elouise E. Cashin, Mrs.
Principal, Grade 6
Flora H. Kite, Mrs.
Grade 1
Gladys M. Higgins, Mrs.
Grade 2
Mary Perkins, Mrs.
Grade 3
Maxine Ludington, Mrs.
Grade 4
Andrew A. Dietlin, Jr.
Grade 5
Ella S. Donovan, Mrs.
Grade 6 (Part-time)
SPECIAL TEACHERS
Robert J. Andrews
Art, Elementary
Janet Broadbent
Remedial Reading
Margaret E. Brown, Mrs.
Art, Jr .- Sr. High
Marietta Canan
Supv. of Vocal Music
Marjorie L. Knight
Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Girls
John Pacheco
Supv. Instrumental Music
-255-
Harold E. Rogers "Lucelia A. Pope *Lena Iacova
Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Boys Vocal and Instrumental Music Phys. Education, Elementary
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Frank J. Abate, Jr., M.D.
Elizabeth Beane, Mrs.
Jane B. Bradford
Medora V. Eastwood, M.D.
Hilda R. Swett, R.N.
School Physician, Boys
Asst. to School Nurse
Dental Hygiene Teacher
School Physician, Girls
School Nurse
SCHOOL CLERKS
Marion Whiting, Mrs.
Senior High School
Frances C. Carletti, Mrs.
Junior High School
Betsy Tedeschi, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Mona Goodwin, Mrs.
Hedge and Cornish Schools
SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
John J. Reagan
SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS John J. McCarthy
JANITORS
Horace J. Ardizzoni
Joseph Bernardo
Atteo J. Ferazzi
Thomas M. Goodwin
Cornish, Oak, Cold Spring
Aroldo Guidoboni
Hedge School Junior High School
Senior High School
Jr .- Sr. High School
Cornish School
Asst. at Hedge School
Manomet School
SCHOOL LUNCHES
Helen Doherty Mary Scagliarini, Mrs.
Dora Zoccolante, Mrs. Lily Thomas, Mrs. *Alice Manfredi, Mrs. *Joseph Rogan
Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria
Junior-Senior High Cafeteria
Junior-Senior High Cafeteria
Junior-Senior High Cafeteria
Junior-Senior High Cafeteria
John Robischeau Carmino Rossetti Adelard Savard
Louis J. Taddia
Elizabeth Tetreault
Everett Rowell
Mt. Pleasant School
Jr .- Sr. High School
Cold Spring School
-256-
Sylvia Smiley, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Barbara B. Bartlett, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Barbara Ruffini, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Ruth Bates, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Frances Borsari, Mrs.
Cornish School
Dena Detrani, Mrs.
Cornish School
Hilda Lewis, Mrs.
Cornish School
Deborah Briggs, Mrs.
Manomet School
Adelaide Morse, Mrs.
Manomet School
Annie L. Vaz, Mrs.
Hedge School
NOON SUPERVISORS
*Helen A. Littlefield, Mrs. *Priscilla M. Post, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Cold Spring School
Lavina E. Alberghini, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Margaret Bent, Mrs. Mary Connelly, Mrs.
Cornish School
Cornish School
Cornish School
*Clara Dyer, Mrs. *Beverly Anderson, Mrs. Ruth Lapham, Mrs. *Alice R. Grennell, Mrs. Jeanette Giovanetti, Mrs. Doris Pedrini, Mrs.
Mount Pleasant School
Manomet School
Manomet School
Hedge School
Hedge School
*New teachers
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Board of Selectmen OF THE
Town of Plymouth MASSACHUSETTS
1020
A
SS
CHUSET
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1954
-259-
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The obligations of the Selectmen were executed to the best advantage of the Town as a whole. All matters brought before this Board were treated with careful and courteous consideration and dealt with in a manner be- fitting the Town. The Town functioned properly in re- spect to procedure and statute.
The problems of public services arising from newly developed areas in scattered locations were met in as practical a manner as possible with respect to funds available.
Although the development of land and building of dwellings continues, the Federal and State Census in- dicated little gain in the permanent population. The 1950 Federal Census showed a population of 13,608. The 1955 State Census showed a population of 13,865 which indi- cated a gain of 257 over the 1950 Federal Census and a gain of 329 over the 1945 State Census.
The steady increase of motor vehicle traffic while somewhat of a problem was efficiently handled by our Police Department so that there was no serious delay or traffic frustrations.
The parking situation is a problem that is difficult to cope with. Therefore, after a long and careful study, the traffic regulations were revised in an effort to help remedy the conditions. However, it appears that the only solution is off-street parking lots. The Town lot in the rear of the Memorial Building is recommended for hard- surfacing, marking and lighting in order to utilize all space possible for that purpose.
The collapse of the sewer main on Sandwich Street, the sidewalk explosion on Main Street Extension and the two hurricanes presented serious problems as well as
-260-
expensive ones. All Town Departments involved exer- cised splendid team work in all three catastrophes until all was secure.
Although some of our larger industries were not as active as desired, the employment situation was not too bad.
The fishing industry showed encouraging gains and it is hoped that the increase will continue. An attempt to improve the shellfish situation by closing part of the shore area is being made and will be closely studied.
Requests have been made to our National Govern- ment for repairs to Long Beach as a protection to our harbors and shores and although no physical action has resulted, the reports are encouraging.
The State and County Governments rendered finan- cial aid in the improvement of Standish Avenue which is greatly appreciated by this Board and this year's allot- ment will complete this street. The program started in 1949 to straighten the dangerous curves and further im- provement of the upper end of Summer Street over Spar- row's Hill Road has been approved by the State and County and an appropriation is requested by the Town to correct that serious condition.
All services and repairs have been made within the limits of available funds. The Street Department, con- struction, reconstruction and repairs in general are some- what limited by reason of lack of certain earth-moving equipment which at present must be hired. The apparent expansion of land developments and the need of improved streets, etc. will require such equipment and more help in the not too distant future.
An addition to the protective sea wall (400') just north of the Beach Park Bath House with half the cost borne by the Commonwealth, has recently been com- pleted which in addition to its protection, provides more
-261-
parking space for which the Park Department receives the revenue.
The accounts of the Town have been audited by the State auditors and found to be in excellent condition. The successful operation of the Town can be credited to the coordinated efforts and cooperation of all officials and personnel of the Town.
In conclusion, it is gratifying to know that Plymouth can continue to operate under its original form of Town Government which began here and is so frequently edi- torialized by the city newspapers in an envious vein and so often referred to as the most democratic form.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES T. FRAZIER HERBERT H. LANMAN SUMNER A. CHAPMAN, JR. DAVID BURGESS AVERY FRANCIS P. SHEA
Board of Selectmen.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
Your Committee was unable to obtain fish from our regular source this year, but have been promised both white and yellow perch for 1955. Therefore, we would respectfully request that the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated for our needs.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK L. BAILEY, Chairman, GEORGE L. GOODING, WILLIAM R. WOOD.
-262-
REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During 1954 layout plans were made for Cooper Street, Braunecker Road, Sandwich Street, River Street, Sandwich Road, Watercourse Road, and an alteration at the corner of Manomet Avenue and Old Beach Road. These layouts were accepted at the annual Town Meet- ing in March.
A study plan was made of a road to the Cedarville Public Landing.
A survey and plan was made of the entrance to Town Wharf. A new roadway was constructed there in May.
An extensive survey was made of School Street. A plan was prepared for land takings on School Street for a widening for parking purposes, but this was not accepted at a special Town Meeting in August.
A survey and plan was made of the Memorial Building lot.
Surveys were made of Liberty Street Extension and parts of South Street and Samoset Street.
A total of 100 permanent concrete bounds were set under the supervision of the Town Engineer as follows: Rocky Pond Road, 30 Bounds; Hall Street, 4 bounds; Cherry Street, 6 bounds; Sandwich Street, 50 bounds; Sandwich Road, 4 bounds; River Street, 6 bounds.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD CHASE
Town Engineer.
-263-
OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Plymouth, Massachusetts.
The following is the report of the Veterans' Services Department for the year 1954:
This year saw a general decrease in the number of men from Plymouth being released from active duty. Many of the Korean Veterans are still showing a great deal of interest in the G.I. Bill, regarding schooling and G.I. Loans for homes.
The expenditure of relief funds has been quite noticeable this year, and we required additional funds, due to the unemployment situation both in and out of town.
At this writing the outlook for 1955, does not look very promising.
A breakdown of services follows:
Allotment or Allowance
3
Bonus Applications
133
Civil Service
34
Discharge Recorded
77
Education
78
Employment
52
Housing
12
Information
840
Legal Aid
8
Hearing with Bonus Commission
9
Social Security
27
Taxes
47
Telephone Calls and Letters
2782
Unemployment Compensation
41
Veterans' Administration
Burial
11
-264-
Compensation
61
Education
54
Training
27
Hospitalization
46
Insurance
163
Loans
47
Medical-Dental
102
Pension
32
Veterans' Benefits
198
Vital Statistics
97
War Allowance
3
Notary Public
22
Other Records
43
Mustering-Out Pay Forms
5
Respectfully yours, RALPH A. TORRANCE,
Director.
TOWN FOREST
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
All harrowing and mowing of fire lanes were carried out this year as usual.
Girdling of Oaks seems to be the best way of getting rid of Oak growth according to State Forester Charles Cherry. This work is done under his supervision.
We had a lot of trees down which had to be cleaned up and burned, especially along the roadside.
A small fire in back of our nursery burned over one tenth of an acre with not much damage.
All roads were brushed out as usual.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.