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87
14
52
28
3
400
412
615
725
163 229
296
204
669
580
457
4350
0
0
0
0 0
1 0 0 0
0
1
Chicken pox
36
179
112
30
0
0
0
0
0
3
Dog-bite
59
59
55
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Ringworm
0
0
497
Monkey-bite
1
0
0
0 7
Meningitis
5
209 0 216
5
109
BOARD OF HEALTH
1944]
DEATHS FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 1935-1944
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
Totals
Anterior Poliomyelitis Cerebro-spinal meningitis
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chicken pox
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0 0
1 0
0
0
Diphtheria
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Encephalitis lethargica
0
1
0
0
0
0
0 0 0
0 0
0
Influenza
0
1
0
0
Malaria
0
0
0
0
0
0
Measles
0
0
Meningitis (other forms)
0
0
Mumps
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pneumonia (lobar)
2
4
0 0
1
2 0
0 0
0
0
0 0
2 0
0
Septic sore throat
0
0
0
0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
1 0
0 0
0
Tuberculosis
(pulmonary)
1
0
1
3
0
0
1
1
1
8
Tuberculosis
1
1
0
0
0
0 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0
2
Typhoid fever
0
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0
0
0
4
7
2
4
2
0
1
1
3
3
27
SWAMPSCOTT RESIDENTS DYING IN TOWN FROM CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Male Female Totals 0 1
Pneumonia, lobar
1
SWAMPSCOTT RESIDENTS DYING OUT OF TOWN FROM CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Male
Female
Totals
1
0
1
1
0
1
Tuberculosis, pulmonary
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0
0
Pellagra
0
0
0
0
12
Scarlet fever
0
0
0
1
Tetanus
0
0
0
0
0
Whooping cough
0
0
0
0
-
0
0
0
0
1 0
0 0
0
1
0
1
1
German measles
0 0 0 0
0 0 0
0
1
1
0
(other forms)
0
Pneumonia, lobar
....
-
110
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES
Cancer and Other Tumors:
Male
Female
Totals.
Cancer of bladder
0
1
1
Cancer of bone
1
0
1
Cancer of breast
0
2
2
Cancer of colon
1
0
1
Cancer of intestines
1
2
3
Cancer of lip
1
0
1
Cancer of liver
0
1
1
Cancer of lung
1
0
1
Cancer of neck
0
1
1
Cancer of oesophagus
1
0
1
Cancer of prostate
1
0
1
Cancer of rectum
1
0
1
Cancer of uterus
0
1
1
Cancer of vulva
0
1
1
8
9
17
Diseases of the Bones and Organs of Movement: Arthritis, acute
0
1
1
Diseases of the Circulatory System:
Angina pectoris
1
0
1
Arterio sclerosis
4
6
10
Arteriosclerotic heart disease
0
3
3.
Cardiac decompensation, acute
1
0
1
Coronary occlusion
9
2
11
Coronary thrombosis
11
1
12
Dilation of heart, acute
1
0
1
Mitral stenosis
0
1
1
Myocarditis, chronic
2
2
4
Rheumatic heart disease
0
1
1
Valvular heart disease
1
1
2
Varicose vein
1
1
2
31
18
49
Diseases of the Digestive System:
Appendicitis
0
1
1
Colitis, acute
0
1
1
-
0
2
2
Diseases of the Genitourinary System:
Nephritis, chronic
1
0
1
Uremia
1
0
1
2
0
2
Diseases of the Nervous System and Sense Organs:
Brain tumor
1
0
1
Cerebral hemorrhage
7
7
14
Cerebral vascular thrombosis
1
0
1
Hemorrhage of brain
1
0
1
Paralysis agitans
1
0
1
11
7
18.
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1944]
BOARD OF HEALTH
111
Male Female Totals
Diseases of the Respiratory System:
Oedema of lungs
1
0
1
Pneumonia, hypostatic
1
0
1
Pneumonia, broncho
4
3
7
6
3
9
Diseases of the Skin and of the Cellular Tissue:
Mycosis fundoides
0
1
1
Early Infancy:
Atelectasis, prematurity
1
0
1
Epidemic, Endemic, and Infectious Diseases : Sepsis, general
1
0
1
External Causes:
Aeroplane accident
1
0
1
Automobile accident
1
0
1
Non-venereal Diseases of the Genitourinary System and Annexa:
Pyonephrosis
2
0
2
Old Age:
Senility
1
1
2
Violent or Accidental Deaths:
0
1
1
Totals
68
42
110
RESIDENT BIRTHS IN TOWN
Month
Male
Female
Totals
January
0
0
0
February
0
0
0
March
0
0
0
April
0
1
1
May
0
0
0
June
0
0
0
July
0
0
0
August
0
0
0
September
0
0
0
October
0
0
0
November
0
0
0
December
0
0
0
Totals
0
1
1
RESIDENT BIRTHS OUT OF TOWN
Month
Male
Female
Totals
January
10
10
20
February
11
7
18
March
6
9
15
April
8
9
17
May
8
11
19
June
7
6
13
July
16
4
20
August
4
8
12
September
10
3
13
October
5
3
8
November
4
3
7
December
9
3
12
98
76
174
Asphyxiation by drowning
-
112
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
DEATHS IN TOWN
Month
Male
Female
Totals
January
6
4
10
February
7
1
8
March
5
4
9
April
2
1
3
May
3
3
6
June
5
1
6
July
0
3
3
August
2
1
3
September
1
5
6
October
3
2
5
November
3
1
4
December
2
3
5
39
29
68
DEATHS OUT OF TOWN
Month
Male
Female
Totals
January
3
0
3
February
6
2
8
March
3
1
4
April
1
1
2
May
2
0
2
June
2
1
3
July
1
1
2
August
4
2
6
September
2
1
3
October
0
3
3
November
4
2
6
December
0
0
0
28
14
42
NON-RESIDENT DEATHS
Month
Male
Female
Totals
January
0
0
0
February
0
1
1
March
0
1
1
April
0
0
0
May
0
0
0
June
1
0
1
July
0
0
0
August
0
2
2
September
0
1
1
October
0
2
2
November
0
0
0
December
0
0
0
-
1
7
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1944]
BOARD OF HEALTH
113
MORTUARY REPORT
Male
Female
Totals
Stillbirths
0
0
0
Deaths under 1 year
2
0
2
From 1 to 2 years
1
0
1
From 2 to 3 years
1
0
1
From 3 to 4 years
0
0
0
From 4 to 5 years
0
0
0
From 5 to 10 years
0
0
0
From 10 to 20 years
0
0
0
From 20 to 30 years
2
0
2
From 30 to 40 years
2
0
2
From 40 to 50 years
5
0
5
From 50 to 60 years
10
5
15
From 60 to 70 years
14
12
26
From 70 to 80 years
17
15
32
From 80 to 90 years
11
11
22
From 90 to 100 years
2
0
2
67
43
110
SUMMARY OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS
Deaths in Swampscott during 1944
76
Non-residents dying in Swampscott
8
Swampscott residents dying out of town
42
Total deaths of Swampscott residents 1944
110
Death rate per 1,000
10.3
Total number resident deaths, male
67
Total number resident deaths, female
43
Average age, males
60.9
Average age, females
74.1
Death under 1 year in town
0
Death under 1 year out of town
2
Total births in town, resident
1
Total births in town, non-residents
0
Total births out of town
174
Stillbirths in town ..
0
Stillbirths out of town
0
SUMMARY OF WORK
Number of communicable diseases reported
457
Number of cases placarded
124
Cases investigated
20
Cases released
426
Certificates issued to attend school and work
233
Children excluded from school
258
Suspected cases of communicable diseases
6
Quarantine violations
2
Reports to:
State District Health Officer
341
State Department Public Health (Deaths)
52
Inspector of Animals
47
Other cities and towns
13
Milkmen
13
Laundry
6
Schools
376
Miscellaneous
192
Number of communicable diseases complaints
3
114
TOWN DOCUMENTS [Dec. 31
Number of communicable disease conferences
258
Number of communicable disease inquiries
317
Articles fumigated
61
Number of children given Schick test
126
Number of immunizing doses of toxoid given
228
Number of patients admitted to sanatorium
3
Number of patients discharged from sanatorium
3
Number of children Patch-tested for tuberculosis
140
Number of children X-rayed for tuberculosis
72
Number of adults examined and X-rayed for tuberculosis
77
Number of children examined and X-rayed for tuberculosis
70
Number of cultures submitted for examination
63
Number of sputum specimens submitted for examination Number of dogs inoculated against rabies
307
Number of conferences
591
Number of inquiries
1147
Complaints received :
Ashes
194
Garbage
305
Dead animals
89
Miscellaneous
425
Number of inspections made
314
Verbal notices given
719
Written notices to abate
16
Legal notices to abate
1
Laboratory supplies distributed
381
Letters written
1074
Number of telephone calls
2871
Number of persons visiting office
2943
Miscellaneous
1955
PERMITS AND LICENSES
The following permits have been issued during the past year:
Burial
84
To keep fowl
128
To keep ducks
1
To keep pigeons
4
To keep rabbits
2
To torch for fish
2
To construct cesspools and drains
7
To maintain a recreational building
1
To funeral directors
2
The following licenses have been issued during the past year:
To sell methyl alcohol 9
To collect soap grease
2
To sell non-alcoholic beverages 1
To transport bait, etc. 1
2
To massage
Miscellaneous :
Victualler's applications approved 15
The sum of $37.50 has been collected for licenses and permits issued during the year and the said amount has been paid to the Collector and his receipt obtained.
Respectfully submitted,
CLARENCE W. HORTON, Health Officer.
16
115
BOARD OF HEALTH
1944]
Milk Inspector
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1944:
The following licenses and permits have been issued during the year: To sell milk (Dealers) 18
To sell milk (Stores) 30 To sell frozen desserts 22 To sell oleomargarine 9
The sum of $39.50 has been collected for the licenses and permits issued during the year and the said amount has been paid to the Col- lector and his receipt obtained.
Respectfully submitted,
CLARENCE W. HORTON, Milk Inspector.
Health Nurse
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1944:
Communicable diseases placarded
127
Communicable diseases investigated 147
2401
Examinations for release
133
Exclusions from school
61
Physical examinations
1584
Dental examinations
2255
Home visits
812
School visits
99
Kindergarten visits
14
Tuberculosis patients visited
139
Tuberculosis follow-up visits
61
Tuberculosis clinic (patch tests)
140
Tuberculosis clinic (X-rays)
149
Schick tests
1.26
Clinics and meetings
45
New baby conferences
204
Consultations
41
Violations of quarantine
1
Parochial children weighed
259
Clinic children weighed
10
Ear examinations (Parochial school)
267
Eye examinations (Parochial school)
267
Home nursing classes
13
Miscellaneous
301
Respectfully submitted, EVELYN ANDERSON, R. N., Health Nurse.
Examinations for communicable diseases
116
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Dental Clinic
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1944:
All children in the elementary grades of the public and parochial schools were given dental examinations in the Spring and Fall. All necessary dental work has been done for those pupils whose parents requested that the work be done at the clinic.
The Seniors and Juniors at the High School were also examined this year and those needing dental care have been notified.
Not a single permanent tooth was extracted this year, which goes to show that conditions are greatly improved over past years.
The following is a detailed summary of the work of the past year:
Extractions (temporary teeth)
111
Extractions (permanent teeth)
0
Local anaesthetic 92
Pulp cappings
0
Fillings (temporary teeth)
479
Fillings (permanent teeth)
441
Prophylaxis
243
Examinations
2228
Notices sent to parents
648
Miscellaneous
22
Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. FENELON, D. M. D.,
Dentist.
Inspector of Plumbing
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen :- I herewith submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1944.
Plumbing permits issued
41
Installations approved 40
The sum of $91.00 has been collected for the plumbing permits issued during the year and said amount has been paid to the Collector and his receipt obtained.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD C. PHILLIPS, Plumbing Inspector.
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POLICE REPORT
1944]
Annual Report of the Chief of Police
January 5, 1945.
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
As Chief of Police, I have the honor to present a report of the work of the Police Department for the year 1944.
ROSTER Chief of Police Francis P. Wall
Captain of Police James M. Kennedy
Patrolmen
Almon B. Owens
Joseph P. Ryan
Frank T. Roach
Francis E. Delano
Joseph L. Shanahan
Frederick J. Rowe
George D. Horton James W. Doherty
*John P. Costin *Robert L. Cunningham
Herbert F. Frazier James H. Pedrick
Harold J. Keating
Military Substitute Permanent Patrolmen William A. Hinch Gordon H. Laumann
Reserve Patrolmen
Owen E. Smith Clark W. Wood
*Thomas J. Cahill *Joseph H. Doane
Giacomo Gallo (Temporary for Duration)
Clerk Mary M. Pedrick
Pensioned Member Samuel Hooper
*Serving in United States Armed Forces.
IN MEMORIAM LEON L. PAPPAS Born, October 26, 1913 Appointed Reserve Patrolman, October 15, 1936
Reported Killed in Action in Italy, May 14, 1944 Entered United States Army, February 28, 1941
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Arrests
Total offenses charged
40
Total persons charged
33
Male
Female
1
Juvenile
8
Resident
13
Non-resident
20
On warrant
15
Without warrant
9
By summons
Summonses served for other departments
100
Causes of Arrest
Assault and battery
1
Breaking and entering in nighttime, and larceny
3
Delinquency
8
Drunkenness
9
Larceny
1
Motor Vehicle Laws, violating:
Allowing improper person to operate
1
Failing to have motor vehicle inspected
1
Failing to stop upon entering through way
1
Operating after revocation of license
1
Operating without being licensed
1
Operating negligently so as to endanger
1
Operating while under influence of liquor
2
Neglect of minor children
1
Non-support
1
Promoting a lottery
1
Receiving stolen property.
1
Traffic Rules and Regulations, violating : All night parking
2
Parked in restricted area
4
Disposition of Cases
Committed to House of Correction
2
Committed to Lyman School for Boys
1
Dismissed
2
Filed
5
Filed upon payment of costs
5
Fined
11
For other departments
4
Found not guilty
1
Placed on probation
7
Released from station
2
Parking Violations
Court notices issued for violations of traffic rules 220
All night parking
55
On crosswalk
1
Overtime parking
13
Parked in restricted area
149
Parked with left wheels to curb
2
Miscellaneous Work
Accidents reported and investigated
27
Fatalities
....
Automobile accidents reported and investigated 47
24
9
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1944]
POLICE REPORT
119
Fatalities
....
Property damage only
19
Non-fatal injury accidents
28
Pedestrians injured
10
Bicyclists injured
2
Operators and passengers injured
32
Automobile thefts and attempts investigated
8
Reports unfounded
1
Breaking and entering, and attempts investigated Reports unfounded
2
Complaints investigated
823
Disturbances suppressed
22
Dogs reported injured or killed by motor vehicles
39
Dog complaints investigated or reported to dog officer
63
Dogs reported lost
72
Dogs found and turned over to owner or dog officer
72
Doors and windows found open, secured
19
Larceny reports $50 and over in value investigated
11
Reports unfounded
2
Larceny reports under $50 in value investigated
72
Reports unfounded
7
Lights in vacant buildings investigated
10
Messages delivered for other departments Nuisances abated
4
Obstructions removed or lighted
28
Persons reported missing and located
45
Persons reported missing and not located
1
Residences temporarily closed and special attention given.
59
Robbery reports filed
....
Sale or transfer of motor vehicle notices filed
191
Sale of second-hand motor vehicles, dealers' reports filed.
105
Sick persons assisted
22
Signal system:
Duty calls reported
22,020
Calls to fires
89
Calls to hospitals
185
Street and sidewalk defects reported
12
Suicides and attempts reported
....
Street lamps reported out
209
Suspicious persons interviewed
15
Water leaks reported
3
Windows reported broken, cases investigated
43
Wires reported defective
17
Stolen Property
Amount of property reported stolen and recovered
$765
Amount of property reported stolen and not recovered:
By breaking and entering
$2595
By robbery
None
Miscellaneous larceny $840
$35
Automobiles reported stolen here and recovered here
5
Automobiles reported stolen here and recovered elsewhere 2
Automobiles reported stolen elsewhere, recovered here
4
REMARKS
Personnel
The leaves of absence granted to John P. Costin and Robert L. Cunningham for military service are still in effect. Their vacancies in the department are being filled by military substitute permanent patrolmen. Gordon H. Laumann is serving during Officer Costin's
52
Investigations for other departments
160
52
Amount of property recovered for other departments
120
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
absence, and William A. Hinch during the absence of Officer Cunningham.
I recommend to the Board of Selectmen that the position of sergeant in the department be abolished, and that a second captaincy be established.
Clark W. Wood and Joseph H. Doane were appointed permanent reserve patrolmen. Two members of the reserve force, Thomas J. Cahill and Joseph H. Doane, are in military service.
Leon L. Pappas
The department was deeply saddened when news was received of the death in action of Leon Pappas. Officer Pappas was appointed a reserve patrolman on October 15, 1936. He entered the United States Army, under the Selective Service Act, on February 28, 1941. His ability and integrity were recognized by army personnel and he was admitted to Officers' Training School. He was assigned to over- seas duty, while commissioned a first lieutenant. On May 14, 1944, while in action in Italy, he consciously gave his life in defense of his country.
Leon Pappas will be remembered by the department as a hero, a soldier, and a man who reached the highest of all degrees of charity in sacrificing his life for the peace, security, and freedom of his fellow men.
Police Manual
I prepared and submitted to the Board of Selectmen, for their approval and adoption, a police manual consisting of rules and regula- tions for the government and discipline of the department, definitions of crime, definitions of legal terms, the rules governing traffic, the town by-laws, fire alarm listing, and a list of street locations.
The new rules and regulations will replace those adopted in 1926.
Civilian Defense
The auxiliary police, a volunteer unit established in the depart- ment under the Acts of 1941, is on an "On Call" basis. This is in accordance with a readjustment of plans and policies issued by the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety, permitting the curtail- ment of auxiliary protection services.
The duties of the auxiliary policeman are restricted to the pre- vention of crime, protection of life and property, and such other work as may be assigned to him in a war emergency. No emergency arose during the year to necessitate calling the men into action. However, several volunteered their services to the department on different oc- casions, and at other times assisted the local salvage committee.
The auxiliary police are deserving of the highest praise for their patriotism and unselfish devotion to the important war-time respon- sibilities that were entrusted to them, and their efficiency has elicited warm praise from both local and state civilian defense officials.
Expenditures and Receipts
The expenditures of the department totaled $48,426.71. Of this amount, $42,399.08 was paid for salaries and wages, and $1,000.00 for the purchase of a police car.
Ninety-eight licenses to carry a pistol or revolver were issued. One hundred and twenty-two registration plates were issued for bi- cycles. Receipts totaling $80.23 were paid to the Town Collector.
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POLICE REPORT
1944]
Recommendation
I recommend the purchase of two new 1942 motor vehicles to replace a 1942 Plymouth sedan and a 1942 Ford sedan coupe, now in use as patrol cars and in need of repairs which would necessitate an expenditure of a large sum of money.
Aims
It is my aim as Chief of this department, to make it, for its size, one of the best in the state.
The persons who intentionally violate the law in our town are comparatively few. The overwhelming majority are honest, decent, law-abiding and have a right to expect treatment as such.
We are well treated by our townspeople and well paid, and we must not forget that we are public servants.
The townspeople do not want a department rent apart by fric- tion or petty jealousies, real or fancied; nor one that is constantly in the public press. Sensationalism is no part of our work.
They do want and are entitled to have a department that is con- sistent with the high type of person who resides here, and the high standing of our town in the Commonwealth. Courtesy, cooperation, efficiency, hard work, fairness and plenty of common sense-should be our watchword.
My office door is always open and I shall welcome conferences with any person on any police or departmental matter at any time.
I shall expect from every member of this department the best service to the town of which he is capable; and his complete coopera- tion in achieving these aims.
Appreciation
I deeply appreciate the confidence shown in me by the Board of Selectmen in appointing me to the office of Chief of Police in this town.
It is a goal for which I have studied and worked hard for many years, and the happiness brought has fully compensated me for this.
My sincere thanks to the Board of Selectmen for their fine atti- tude toward me at all times; and to all other town officials and per- sons who have given me such splendid cooperation since my appoint- ment.
I hope to have the relations between this department and all town officials and other departments, very harmonious.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS P. WALL, Chief of Police.
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Park Department Report-1944
Comparatively few townspeople realize the extent of the Swamp- scott Park System or just what is involved in maintaining and im- proving the ornamental plots and playground areas.
Therefore, we feel that we should give an up-to-date listing of the various properties under our jurisdiction and/or care.
In all, we are responsible for the maintenance of six Park areas, the new Administration Building grounds, 11 street intersection plots, and one beach. The total acreage amounts to 51.1 acres.
The maintenance problems are as follows:
The top dressing, seeding, fertilizing, watering, cutting and trimming of 12.2 acres of grass.
The mulching, pruning, trimming, cultivation and keep- ing clean 1.5 acres of shrubbery beds.
The planting, cultivation, fertilization, and trimming of over 3,000 square feet of flower beds.
The cultivation and trimming of 1,025 lineal feet of hedges.
The pruning, spraying, brushing out and de-mothing of 17.3 acres of woodland.
The maintenance and repair of 6 buildings, 4,500 lineal feet of bleacher seats, and 8 flagpoles.
The daily cleaning up of 3 children's play areas and 2 picnic areas.
The rolling, raking, watering of a skin baseball diamond and 8 tennis courts during the playing season.
Besides this, the Tree Maintenance Division of the Park Depart- ment has under its control and care all of the street trees in town, some 3,400 in all. Also, by State Statute, we are committed to an annual expenditure of from $5,000 to $6,000 for the control of the Gypsy Moth which means the spraying and inspection for egg clus- ters of all trees in town, whether public or private.
During 1944 our shade tree work was badly handicapped by the loss of two men to the Armed Services, leaving only one experienced tree man to carry on the work. The hurricane caused considerable damage to the trees generally, but only a few were uprooted or so damaged that they need be removed.
The tree planting program was continued but at a much reduced rate due to shortage of manpower. Spraying of shade and fruit trees became more and more complex yearly due to added pests and dis- eases and to scarcity of good spraying materials. Elm Leaf Beetles, Canker Worms and Tent Caterpillars were more in evidence than ever before and night spraying was necessary to combat the Elm Beetle and Canker Worm. This night spraying will have to be continued, but it is hoped that with the purchase of a modern silent machine less disturbance will be caused by this operation.
Many thanks to the Highway Department for its fine co-opera- tion with us in removing stumps, fallen trees, etc. Their help was invaluable and much appreciated.
The Parks with recreational facilities are as follows:
JACKSON PARK at the upper end of the town is the largest Park, covering 23.2 acres, 16 of which are woodland. Here also is
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located our only baseball field, 6 tennis courts, 2 skating areas, 1 children's playground with equipment, and 2 picnic areas. The Stone Lodge is the center of one of these picnic areas, located on the top of the hill and surrounded by a pine grove. This Lodge is in great de- mand by groups for both day and evening parties, and by Boy and Girl Scouts for day and overnight encampments. Thirty-three different groups ranging in size from a dozen to over 300 people utilized this spot during 1944, in addition to a five-week day camp attended by 150 Camp Fire girls daily.
The whole area is cleaned up daily and the trees kept trimmed. Bull Briar and Poison Ivy require constant eradication work and fire control lanes must be kept cleared. The Lodge can be heated by a large fireplace and there is also an oil-burning kitchen range for inside cookery. Outside are four small and one large fireplace, giving adequate facilities for cook-outs.
The future developments at this Park with the Lodge as a center will give us a larger skating pond in the rear of the Lodge, 2 or 3 ski runs, a trap or skeet shooting field, and a pistol range.
Maintenance work at this Park requires the labor of two men year round.
PHILLIPS PARK, located at the other side of town, is the next largest Park, consisting of 15.1 acres with approximately 1 acre in woodland and swamp.
Here is located the enclosed football field with bleachers seating some 3,000 persons. To the rear of this field is a newly graded area used as a practice field and softball field. Two tennis courts and a chil- dren's play area with some equipment completes the useful recrea- tional facilities on this large tract of land.
The remainer of the usable land on this Park is now at rough grade and all that is needed is fill and loam to bring this very badly needed area to a finished grade ready for seeding.
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