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Whipple, Paul J., Doten Road, Lumber Terminal Oper- ator, Wiggin Terminals, Inc., 50 Terminal Street, Charlestown, Mass.
Wiggin, Gordon M., rear 417 Sandwich Street, Self-em- ployed, Garage Operator, Wiggin Service Co., Sand- wich Street, Plymouth.
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Zaniboni, Alexander, 49 Oak Street, Weaver, George Mab- bett & Sons, Plymouth.
Zoccolante, Mario E., 27 South Street, Bus Driver, Plym- outh & Brockton Street Railway, Sandwich Street, Plymouth.
Zucchelli, Primo, 24 Mt. Pleasant Street, Unemployed; Former Owner and Operator of gasoline service sta- tion.
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REPORT OF DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
The Commission has held both formal and informal meetings through the year - formal meetings to discuss the general problem of improving the economic and indus- trial development of the Town - informal meetings with certain parties interested in obtaining rental manufac- turing space in Plymouth. To date we have been unable to obtain space which would meet the required speci- fications. In one case, we are still negotiating for space which may become available in the near future and we consider the matter still active.
The present economic and industrial situation is such that the problem of attracting new industry is more diffi- cult than at any time in recent years. Industry, in locating new plants, looks for advantages in terms of labor supply, proximity to consumer market, availability of raw ma- terials, utility rates and facilities and transportation costs. Equally important is the matter of tax rates, community attitude toward industry, schools and general appraisal of the community as a place to live. On the basis of markets, raw materials and transportation, Plymouth faces con- siderable difficulty in successfully competing with many . other areas. It does, however, have real advantages in having a well managed town, good schools and other com- munity facilities and being a fine place in which to live.
The Commission has retained the services of a New York consultant who has had considerable success in the development of areas where there has been need for improving economic conditions. His survey of Plymouth has resulted in the conclusion that whatever the results of the Commission's effort for industrial development there are other elements in the economy of the Town
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which should definitely be appraised. He has in fact pro- posed certain specific plans somewhat outside the scope of this Commission - plans which we believe warrant close study and careful decision. We propose to furnish the Selectmen with an outline of this project for such action as they may feel is justified.
The Commission will continue its efforts to establish contacts with potential new industry, with particular em- phasis on diversified industry whose product is of low weight and relatively high unit price. We emphasize, however, the importance of constant support of our pres- ent textile industry including Plymouth Cordage Com- pany. They provide the largest single source of income in the Town, accounting for about 45% of the employ- ment income in Plymouth. Their success is of far greater immediate concern than the enticement of new industries which might or might not prove to be a stable element in the long run.
HENRY W. BARNES, JR. WILLIAM BARRETT MELVIN COOMBS DAVID CRAWLEY JOHN FARRELL EDWARD N. MAYER ROBERT J. TUBBS
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REPORT OF MAYFLOWER II RECEPTION COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH
Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Immediately upon appointment, preparations were started September 1st, 1956, and before the Legislature had convened, with the assistance of our State Senator and Representatives. The Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, Department of Public Works Division of Waterways arranged to dredge a basin adjacent to Plymouth Rock, costing $277,000, to moor Mayflower II during the recep- tion and a further $12,000 for the repair of State Pier with protective walk for public.
The Town of Plymouth voted $25,000 for an arrival celebration. Unfortunately, this money was not available until after March Town Meeting.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts voted $50,000 under the supervision of a 15-man commission appointed May 22nd. Contracts were made piecemeal and driven to the eleventh hour contractors, like the ship - did not have plain sailing - so in view of the necessity of making expenditures before either Town or State appropriations were available, citizens of this Town came forward, in February, to underwrite a $10,000 bank loan designed to permit the Committee to make commitments with con- tractors for early preliminary planning.
Mayflower II sailed from Plymouth, England, April 20th and made landfall 54 days later.
We had one of the largest amphitheaters in New Eng- land, seats having been erected for 7,000, costing $1.42 per seat to build, on Cole's Hill facing Plymouth Rock with a large three-tier stage on road oval in front, and each night
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during the 12 days Mayflower II remained on mooring, a pageant opera, "A New Tomorrow," giving the story of the Pilgrims after their first arrival, was performed with the sea and ship flood-lighted in the background.
This stage was used for dignitaries on Arrival Day, June 13th, and Official Reception Day, June 22nd, when Vice-President Richard Nixon honored us with his pres- ence together with U. S. Senators and Congressmen from Washington. Invitations were extended to Mayors and Selectmen of Massachusetts, 351 cities and towns.
When Mayflower II made contact with mooring buoy, a cannon was fired signifying arrival and National An- them sung, then as the shallop left the ship with the first landing party, a choral group from various high schools, comprising 250 voices, sang "The Breaking Waves Dashed High," and, at this time, a greeting party dressed in Pil- grim costume proceeded by a drummer, left the Fort to meet Master Villiers at Plymouth Rock.
The following day was Unloading Day - 7000 pounds of mail and 92 treasure chests. Saturday, June 24th, was Indian Day, with a large parade of the Improved Order of Red Men. Sunday, June 25th, a religious service was held in the amphitheatre, sponsored by the Council of Churches, with leading churchmen and mass choirs, fol- lowed by a concert by the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra.
The second Saturday after arrival was Official Recep- tion Day. Vice-President Nixon arrived at 11:00 a.m. and buffet luncheon was served at Mayflower Society House after which a military and civic parade, including many colorful floats from Towns of the Old Plymouth Colony of Plymouth, Bristol and Barnstable Counties.
Police - there were 450 detailed, comprising Armed Forces, Regular, Auxiliary and State Police, and, on Of- ficial Reception Day, for parade, 425 men from Army Base and 700 National Guardsmen.
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With the State property of Memorial Park in front of the area, it was difficult to control with paid seating and many people helped themselves to our extra tip-up seats and viewed pageant opera free from the top of Cole's Hill, the police merely patrolled the area to avoid any dis- turbance.
Mayflower II Celebration Commission approved the following payments out of $50,000 available from State funds :-
$6,500.00 Two Double Temporary Comfort Stations
3,240.00 Three-Tier Stage and Reviewing Stand
3,000.00 T.V. Towers
1,100.00 Shallop Landing
3,301.75 Bands
2,000.00 Educational Film Record
1,500.00 Educational Photograph Record
1,960.00 General Lighting of Area
1,100.00 Spot Lighting "Mayflower II"
2,680.00 Sound Equipment Wiring and Hire
2,850.00 Lighting and Sound Control Truck
1,000.00
Operating Personnel
2,340.00 Decorating Reception Area
280.00
Marquee for Lunch
150.00 Awning for Lunch
1,500.00 Co-ordinator and Stenographer
4,500.00 Mayflower Caterers (Special Luncheon)
4,250.00 Caterers, 2,000 meals for Police, Press and Troops
600.00
Tickets for Commission Members
1,500.00 Tickets for Legislature
171.22
Sargeant at Arms Expenses
300.00
Extra two weeks for Co-ordinator
215.00
Extra T.V. Tower
195.90
Police Transportation
2,000.00
Contribution to Thanksgiving Nationwide Tele- cast of the Project Mayflower II turnover to Plimoth Plantation.
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The State Commission was appointed for two years, 1957 and 1958, and held twelve meetings during 1957.
The Secretary and Treasurer, Edward N. Mayer, com- piled the following Operating Statement as of Decem- ber 2nd, 1957:
Account
No.
Account
Committee
Town
Total
Funds Available
101 Committee Loan Account
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
102 Town Appropriation
$25,000.00
25,000.00
TOTAL
$5,000.00
$25,000.00
$30,000.00
Funds Expended-Administrative
511
Clerical Salaries
$883.04
$883.04
512
Coordinator Fees
$3,000.00
3,000.00
513
Office Supplies
9.54
222.34
231.88
514
Office Postage-Expense
4.75
15.94
20.69
515
Telephone and Telegraph
185.24
263.67
448.91
516
Travel Expense
136.24
54.50
190.64
517
Insurance and Bonding
742.08
742.08
TOTAL
$4,077.75
$1,439.49
$5,517.24
Area Seating and Construction
521
Stage, Shell and Dressing
$394.10
$394.10
523
Ticket Booths
247.90
$75.78
323.68
524
General Seating
2,046.86
14,966.70
17,013.56
525
Lighting and Communication
587.45
587.45
527
Salaries and Wages
169.07
276.17
445.24
528
Miscellaneous
5.00
5.00
TOTAL
$3,450.38
$15,318.65
$18,769.03
Publicity and Press Relations
533c Food-Night Parade
$1,169.53
$278.60
$1,448.13
534 Printing Invitations
257.50
257.50
536a Food-Military
59.49
123.00
182.49
536c Banners for Public and Historic Bldgs.
ยท 4,678.07
4,678.07
537
Foreign Publicity
1,250.00
1,250.00
538
Miscellaneous (Radio, etc.)
974.57
974.57
TOTAL
$2,736.52
$6,054.24
$8,790.76
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Special Events
541
Band Concerts . .
$50.00
$50.00
542 Pageant Production
$3,596.08
638.27
4,234.35
543 Food Expense
360.03
68.40
428.43
547
Salaries and Wages
12.50
12.50
538
Miscellaneous
233.58
233.58
TOTAL
$3,956.11
$1,002.75
$4,958.86
Traffic and Policing
551 Bus Hire
$396.10
$396.10
552
Police Expense
$37.44
612.99
650.43
TOTAL
$37.44
$1,009.09
$1,046.53
Marine and Harbor
563
General Harbor Cleaning Expense
$68.50
$68.50
TOTAL FUNDS EXPENDED $14,258.20
$24,892.72
$39,150.92
Less Receipts
529a General Seating
$10,480.50
549 Pageant
823.65
$11,304.15
11,304.15
NET FUNDS EXPENDED
$2,954.05
$24,892.72
$27,846.77
UNEXPENDED BALANCE $2,045.95*
$107.28
$2,153.23
*Subject to Note of $5,000
Payable to Plymouth National Bank.
G. A. HOWARD, Auditor.
The first Town Meeting was held August 29, 1956, and there were four others during which an Executive Committee was appointed and following this there were 25 Executive and 5 General Meetings. Regular Steering Committee Meetings were held on Monday evenings each week from March 1st to ship's arrival.
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On behalf of the citizens of the Town of Plymouth, I wish to thank the following Sub-committee Chairmen for their loyal support-
Ellis W. Brewster Pilgrim and Advisory
James T. Frazier Reception
Paul W. Bittinger
Publicity and Public Relations
Charles R. Damrell
Financial and Legal
Capt. Hans Slade, U.S.C.G. ret. Harbor
Joseph R. Stefani Traffic and Utilities
Orfeo H. Sgarzi Transportation
Melville P. Straker
Communications
Dr. H. H. Hamilton First Aid
Linwood A. Ellis, Jr. Special Events
John W. Packard
Young People
John H. Golden
Housing and Restaurants
Hyman Sherman
Merchants
James J. Connell Promotion
Respectfully submitted,
RONALD A. FORTH, General Chairman, Mayflower II Reception Committee.
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PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
Commissioners of this project as appointed by the State Reclamation Board are as follows: Chairman, Her- bert H. Lanman, Plymouth; Vice-Chairman and Secretary, Frank E. Parris, Pembroke; H. Roy Hartshorn, West Bridgewater; Phillip L. Jenkins, Brockton; and G. Ward Stetson of Middleboro.
Headquarters was established in Pembroke Center in mid October with an office and a service building leased. Warren G. Harding has been appointed as superintendent with Norman S. Kent as assistant superintendent. Initial tentative plans and early objectives of the program have been formulated.
Trucks, spraying equipment and drainage tools have been requisitioned or already delivered. A winter dusting program was started early in January in various parts of the county, and we will be in a position to start on an effective mosquito control program as soon as the spring broods are in evidence.
A limited number of personnel have been employed and as seasonal activities increase, additional qualified personnel will be needed.
During the first year an extensive survey will be made to determine the exact species of mosquito breeding at specific locations, this is necessary in order to use ap- proved control measures at the proper time. During the coming summer season the breeding problems will be corrected whenever time and facilities permit. This will include hand spraying, dusting, power dusting, hydraulic and mist blower spraying, fogging and aerial spraying.
Until the census of species has been completed, we
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will appreciate the cooperation of each municipal official who has handled the control work on the local level with valuable information as to local breeding areas.
A comprehensive study will be started the first year to determine the drainage potentials of the salt marsh and fresh water breeding areas, as drainage of such areas is the semi-permanent solution to mosquito control.
It will be the ultimate goal of this project to advance the drainage of the salt marsh and fresh water breeding areas each season. As these breeding points are eliminated by proper and adequate drainage ditches, the control by use of insecticides will be reduced.
A major problem in this county is the "Hockomock Swamp" which has proved to be the focal point for the bird life showing the virus of the eastern equine encepha- litus and with mosquitos the known vector of this virus we will have to control mosquitos in this vital area for the health protection of the entire county.
With the household mosquito (Culex. pipiens) as a major nuisance in the residential areas, we will conduct a program to eliminate their breeding in storm sewers and catch basins. These points proved to be the para- mount breeding places for this species.
Respectfully submitted,
HERBERT H. LANMAN, Chairman, FRANK E. PARRIS, E. ROY HARTSHORN, PHILLIP L. JENKINS, G. WARD STETSON,
Commissioners.
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PLYMOUTH COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE
By Robert B. Ewing, County Agent-Manager
The Plymouth County Extension Service (Trustees, Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture), is located in the Court House, Brockton. In cooperation with the Uni- versity of Massachusetts and the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, it provides information to Plymouth County citizens dealing with the Home, 4-H Club Work and Agriculture.
Increased requests for information about the Home and Home Grounds have come from the folks who moved into Plymouth County towns from the city. This in- formation has been provided through meetings, news re- leases, radio, special activities, telephone, letters, etc.
Citizens of this town should realize that this is a service provided by the County, State, and Federal governments and large numbers of people are availing themselves of the opportunity to secure helpful informa- tion concerning the Home, Home Grounds, 4-H Club Work, and Agriculture. Requests for such information should be directed to the Plymouth County Extension Service, Court House, Brockton, Mass.
Funds for County Aid to Agriculture are derived principally from the County. Some Federal funds are also made available through the University of Massa- chusetts. Most towns in Plymouth County make a token appropriation which is used for the general expenditures of the Plymouth County Extension Service. Town Direc- tors are appointed in those towns where an appropriation is made. These Town Directors are unpaid volunteer
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leaders who serve as the Extension Service representa- tives in their respective town.
The Board of Trustees appointed by the Plymouth County Commissioners administers the Extension Service program and is composed of the following members:
Gilbert Blackledge, Whitman, Chairman John Little, Marshfield
Mrs. Harold D. Bent, Brockton
Paul Lehtola, Bridgewater Robert Bowler, Plymouth Ralph McIlvana, Plympton
Mrs. Roy Puddington, Hanson
Mrs. Herbert Wydom, Brockton
Maurice Makepeace, Wareham
REPORT OF THE HARBOR MASTER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During the 1957 season the fish poundage increased to over 8,000,000 pounds.
During the 1957 season the Selectmen issued quahog permits to local residents only.
Due to the great increase in popularity in boating all deep water mooring space is taken.
The party boat fleet enjoyed another good year.
Fishing Boats in Harbor 13
Lobster Boats in Harbor 7
Pleasure Boats, All Classes, in Harbor 525
Pleasure Boats Visiting Harbor 375
Party Boats in Harbor 17
Respectfully submitted,
DONALD L. McDONALD, Harbor Master.
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PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY NURSE ASSOCIATION
To the Selectmen Town of Plymouth:
We are submitting a report of the Plymouth Com- munity Nurse Association, for the period of one year from October 1956 to October 1957.
As our fortieth fiscal year has drawn to a close it is that time in which we take a good look at ourselves, knowing our accomplishments of the past, but fully realizing there is an ever changing present and demanding future to challenge us. Our primary goal as a public health nursing agency is to provide nursing services that promote and make possible the achievement and main- tenance of optimal health for all people in our com- munity, contributing to a happy healthy way of life. Public health nursing may be directed to an individual, a family, a group of people, or to the community, either in the home or in the clinic. Because most of the nurses' work is with the family in the home, she serves both as a nurse and teacher and from this group, her teaching stretches out from the home, to all parts of community life.
During our fiscal year from October 1, 1956 to October 1, 1957, there were 8346 visits made to patients in Plymouth and Kingston, showing an increase of 365 visits over those made last year. As our visits increase, we are ever hopeful that more people are learning of our service, which is available to all in the community, regardless of their social or economic status. Of this total number -
2185 were Full Fee 1819 were Part Fee 3636 were Free 599 were Supervisory
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Our fee status shows a slight increase in full fee, a decrease in part fee and an increase in our free visits as compared with last year. After our yearly cost study was done, it was found necessary to increase our cost per visit 25 cents for those who are able to pay.
There were 4229 visits made to patients receiving Welfare and Old Age Assistance in Plymouth and Kings- ton. This number of calls has increased again this year and will continue to do so because our population is living longer and with this comes an increase of complicating conditions and chronic illness. Today it is the long term rather than the acute illness which needs direct nursing care. This means that families are often carried by our agency over long periods of time. This enables the nurse to teach both the care of the sick and the principles of healthful living to the family. Although more chronically ill patients are cared for today, they are no longer neces- sarily bed fast. This change has come about because of progress in medical practice. Today there is the wide- spread use of diuretics to keep cardiac patients out of bed, early ambulation and discharge from hospitals, the use of antibiotics, which shorten the length of many illnesses and then there is the great emphasis today upon rehabili- tation, which is to help patients become responsible for self care. In this way many of our senior citizens can live in their own homes or with other members of their family. Much of the nurses family teaching centers around the interpretation of behavior and needs of persons in the older age groups - with the underlying objective of improving group living for all the family.
We are continuing to assist the Board of Health in their work providing home visiting whenever necessary. There were 270 visits made regarding Communicable Disease and Premature infants. One nurse assists at the chest X-ray clinics held monthly at the Jordan Hospital and our organization does the follow up home visiting
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when indicated. There were 9 chest clinics held and 332 persons X-rayed and examined. Also on November 16, 1956, weekly immunizations clinics were started and con- tinued to be held at the Board of Health Office from 1 to 2 P.M., on Fridays, with one nurse assisting. It was found that in our Well Child Clinic group there were 144 infants and pre-school children who had not received immunization injections or not completed their first series of D.P.T. injections. Also polio injections and vaccina- tions are given at this clinic and the response has been gratifying. There were 36 clinics held and 1900 injections given. This is an invaluable service to the people in the Town of Plymouth, because unless these preventive measures, which medical science has discovered are used, our children can and will suffer and die needlessly. Diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus can be com- pletely irradicated if immunizations are received at the proper intervals.
Our Well Child Clinics continue to be held twice monthly on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of each month with Dr. C. James Gormley as clinic pediatrician. The first conference is held at our office, 10 Market Street, for those families living in the Plymouth, Manomet area. The second is held at the Cordage Auditorium for families living in the North Plymouth and Kingston area. Our clinics are held for those families who are unable to afford to take their infants and pre-school children to their family physician for Well Child Check ups. Our work at the clinic is to prevent illness and handicaps. If any defects or illness is noted in any child attending the clinic they are immediately referred to their family physician for treatment and care.
There were 22 Well Child Clinics held during our fiscal year with 365 infants and preschool children ex- amined by Dr. Gormley. There were 27 referrals to family physicians for illness or defects noted when the child attended clinic.
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We are in comparison a small agency, working in a confined area. It is only through the additional effort of leaving our immediate surroundings and attending meet- ings outside our own area, that we can keep abreast of progress that is being made in the field of medicine and nursing. Each nurse who attends a meeting keeps accu- rate notes and this information is shared with other staff members with improved patient care always being our focal point and chief concern.
I have endeavored to tell you through this annual report what our purpose and accomplishments have been for the past year, as we plan and evaluate our program for the coming year. Our primary goal in public health nursing is to provide nursing service so that individuals, families and the community as a whole, will be helped to achieve and maintain optimal health.
This primary goal has both quantitative and qualita- tive aspects - qualitative in that the specific needs of the individuals and their families are recognized and met; quantitative in that the service is available to all who need it.
Our secondary goals are to provide service to the community in such a manner that the needs are met, at the lowest possible cost consistent with good practice; secondly, the organization and use of personnel so that community needs are met without duplication of service.
We can in this way offer to the people of Plymouth and Kingston an economical, yet constantly improving, valuable service.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. JOSEPH W. LYNCH, R.N.,
Nurse Supervisor.
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PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY AND LORING BRANCH
REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1957
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Bryce Prindle President
Mr. Cyrus W. Jones Vice President
Miss Sara C. Bodell.
Clerk
Mr. Walder J. Engstrom Treasurer
Mrs. Edward W. Burgess Mr. Edward B. Garside
Mrs. Robert M. Briggs
Miss Laura R. Gibbs
Dr. Charles C. Forman
Miss Katharine Lord
Mrs. William S. Franks Mrs. Francis W. Savery
Hazel M. White, Librarian
MAIN LIBRARY (North Street)
Library open for reading and lending 301 days (63 hours weekly).
Circulation:
Total circulation figures for 1957 show a slight de- crease of 729. These figures include 14 school deposits, and books borrowed through the Massachusetts State Division of Library Extension. The Junior Department's circulation amounted to 35% of the total, and in the Adult Department, the fiction circulation amounted to 58% of the total.
Personnel:
Miss Hazel M. White left Plymouth, November 1, to become Reference Librarian at the Medford Public Library. Mrs. Katharine F. Freeland, the Cataloger, was Acting Librarian for the remainder of the year. The number of staff in equivalent of full-time (40 hour week) was 6 3/5, and Janitor Service, 1/2.
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