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$2,000.00
Income Accrued 1945
40.20
Less Withdrawals
40.20
Balance December 31, 1945
$2,000.00
Mary L. Thompson Library Fund
Balance January 1, 1945
$1,000.00
Income Accrued 1945
20.10
$1,020.10
Less Withdrawals
20.10
Balance December 31, 1945
$1,000.00
Hattie Sherman Cemetery Lot Trust Fund
Balance January 1, 1945
$500.00
Income Accrued 1945
10.00
$510.00
Less Withdrawals
10.00
Balance December 31, 1945
$500.00
Emma Y. Stocker Cemetery Lot Trust Fund
Balance January 1, 1945
$500.00
Income Accrued 1945
10.05
$510.05
Less Withdrawals January 3, 1946
10.05
Balance January 3, 1946 $500.00
Fund for Perpetual Care of Cemetery Lots
Balance January 1, 1945 $17,897.63
Interest Accrued 1945
346.84
Balance January 1, 1946 $18,244.47
$5,300.43
$2,040.20
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Phillips School Medal Fund
Balance January 1, 1945
$2,735.01
Interest 1945
54.39
Less Withdrawals
55.71
Balance January 1, 1946 $2,733.69
Municipal Insurance Fund
Balance January 1, 1945
$10,193.68
Interest 1945
204.88
Balance December 31, 1945
$10,398.56
The Manual Ross Scholarship Fund
$1,100.00
Interest 1945
5.00
$1,105.00
Withdrawals
100.00
Balance December 31, 1945
$1,005.00
High School Alumni Fund:
Balance January 1, 1945
$364.91
Interest 1945
7.66
Bond Interest
100.00
$472.57
Less Withdrawals
100.00
Cash Balance December 31, 1945
$ 372.57
U. S. A. Savings Bonds, Series G 4,000.00
$4,372.57
(Note-This is not a trust fund of the Town of Swampscott as defined by Chapter 282 of the General Acts of 1915, but is held by the Town Treasurer in behalf of the Swampscott High School Scholarship Fund Committee. It is included in this report in order that the mem- bers of the High School Alumni may be kept informed of its existence.)
Respectfully submitted,
LESTER B. MORLEY, Town Treasurer.
Treasurer of Trust Funds and Custodian of all Funds and Securities, as provided for by Chapter 282 of the General Acts of 1915.
HENRY S. BALDWIN, CONRAD P. RICHARDSON, HAROLD R. AUSTIN, Trust Fund Commissioners.
$2,789.40
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TREASURER'S REPORT
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Tax Titles
During the year 1945 substantial progress has been made in dis- posing of Tax Title accounts, There are numerous difficulties and problems met. In many instances the addresses are not available of the present owners of the land against which Tax Titles are out- standing. In many others it is difficult to determine whether persons in interest are in the military service. In both cases special investiga- tions are necessary in order to ascertain the facts, and of necessity, progress in disposing of the accounts is thereby slowed. However, many of these matters have been entered in the Land Court during the year and others disposed of by sale under the provision of law relating to sales of land of low value.
At the same time every opportunity is being afforded to known owners to redeem, and utmost cooperation extended to those showing an interest in redemption. Additional accounts are being prepared now for disposal and investigations are in process.
It is hoped that by the end of the current year virtually all of the old Tax Title accounts will have been closed.
Respectfully yours, LESTER B. MORLEY, Town Treasurer.
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[Dec. 31
Board of Trustees of the Public Library
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
The Board of Trustees of the Swampscott Public Library submits its report for the year 1945.
Circulation
There has been a slight increase in the total circulation of books and periodicals. Perhaps the most important phase of the circulation has been the demand for books of a vocational character. Books on Styles in furniture, data on early American customs for use in adver- tising, music appreciation, building, remodelling, and pre-fabricated houses, books in Italian, German, Russian, economics, and titles on the Harvard Law School background reading list indicate the variety of vocational needs that have been met. A returned veteran asked for a pronunciation handbook of proper names to assist him in preparing for a test as a radio announcer. The library furnished the material and he got the position.
Bond Drive
In June the library took part in the Author, Book, and Bond Rally organized in various libraries by the United States Treasury Depart- ment. At the library there was an informal reception for the authors, and about seventy citizens came to meet them.
Admission to the program at the New Ocean House, which fol- lowed the reception, was by ticket, issued upon proof of the purchase of a War Bond. Our library issued 432 tickets, representing $72,300 worth of Bonds.
More Room Needed
The basement stockroom has been reorganized and 7500 books are shelved there. Possibly there is room for 2500 additional books. Then shelf room will not be available anywhere in the library. The need of an addition to the library is pressing, and should have a prom- inent place in the postwar planning of the town.
Memorial Books
The Lynn Writers Club made the first gift of money to the library for the purchase of a book in memory of a Swampscott boy who gave his life in the service of his country. It was given in memory of Alan Bjorkman. Other gifts of money for memorial books have come from the Leon E. Abbott Post, American Legion; the Swamp- scott Rotary Club, the family of Gershon Ross, Mr. I. Murray Adams, Mr. John A. Holmes, Mr. J. Warren Doherty, and an anonymous donor. The sum of $150 has been contributed so far for this worthy purpose. To distinguish these books the Swampscott Rotary Club donated a book plate, especially designed by Frank A. Durkee, well- known local artist.
Personnel Changes
During the war years many changes have taken place in the library staff, and we have been fortunate to carry on the work of the library so efficiently.
This year Miss Priscilla Hill resigned to be married, and Mrs.
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TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
1945]
Raymond resigned to rejoin her husband when he returned from overseas.
Miss Susan Duval has been elected to one of these full-time positions.
Gifts to the Library
The Board of Trustees gratefully acknowledges the following gifts: from Mrs. Charles Price, twenty dollars; from Mr. B. Floyd Soule, a copy of a poem by his son in the U. S. Merchant Marine; from the local O.P.A. office, the deposit of a servicemen's register of autographs; from Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Chesley, valuable art books; from the Girl Scouts, twenty-four hours' work on the local history scrap books; from Mr. Nathan Zletz, cartons for shipping Victory books. Donors of other gifts are:
Mrs. Ralph Bicknell
James D. Barnett
Rep. George J. Bates
G. W. Pearce, Jr.
Phyllis Mason
Mrs. G. W. Pearce, Jr.
Mrs. Hazel Chase
Grace Young
Angus Snead MacDonald
Essex Institute Library
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Harold Walker
Mr. Conrad Richardson
Sister Anna Magdalene
G. W. Howe Mrs. Louise F. Carter
Political Review
Louis N. Robinson
Statistics
Circulation :
Adult fiction
39,273
Adult non-fiction
15,284
Adult periodicals
4,257
58,814
Juvenile fiction
27,669
Juvenile non-fiction
5,613
Juvenile periodicals
696
33,978
Total
92,792
Books:
Books in the library January 1, 1945
29,245
New books added
1,982
Books discarded
1,493
Books in the library January 1, 1946
29,734
Attendance:
Adult
31,249
Juvenile
14,827
46,076
Registered borrowers:
Adult
2,650
Juvenile
885
3,535
Fine receipts turned over to the town
$1,333.59
Respectfully submitted,
LEE T. GRAY, Chairman; JAMES D. CUMMINS, GEORGE W. HOWE, Board of Trustees.
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Annual Report of the Chief of Police
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
I herewith submit my report as Chief of Police for the year 1945.
ROSTER Chief of Police Francis P. Wall
Captain of Police James M. Kennedy
Patrolmen
Almon B. Owens
Frank T. Roach
Joseph L. Shanahan
James W. Doherty
George D. Horton
Robert L. Cunningham
John P. Costin
James H. Pedrick
Herbert F. Frazier
Harold J. Keating
Joseph P. Ryan
Owen E. Smith
Reserve Patrolmen
Clark W. Wood Joseph H. Doane
Thomas J. Cahill William A. Hinch
Clerk Kathryn B. Ingell
Pensioned Member Samuel Hooper
STATISTICS
Arrests
Total persons charged
40
Male
37
Female
3
Juvenile
6
On warrant
8
Without warrant 32
97
Disposition of Cases
Committed to House of Correction 2
Committed to Lyman Industrial School for Boys
1
Committed to Shirley Industrial School for Boys 3
Dismissed
1
Filed
9
Fined
4
Held and turned over to the United States Army
1
Held and turned over to the United States Navy
1
Placed on Probation
1
Released
3
Suspended sentence
4
Summonses served for other departments
Francis E. Delano
Frederick J. Rowe
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POLICE REPORT
171
Parking Violations
All night parking
Parked on crosswalks
4
Overtime parking
57
Parked in restricted area
237
Parked within 25 feet of intersection
1
Parked on sidewalk
1
Parked on wrong side of street
7
Parked double
2
Blocking driveway
7
Parked too close to hydrant
1
Parked too close to corner
1
Licenses Issued
Gun licenses 97
Bicycle licenses 98
Permit to perform work of necessity on the Lord's Day 25
Accidents
Accidents involving claims against the Town investigated 3
Automobile accidents investigated
27
Property damage only 5
Personal injury 22
Fatalities
....
Personnel
Officers John P. Costin and Robert L. Cunningham, who were granted leaves of absence for Military Service, have returned to active duty in the Department. Officer Costin was reinstated on July 16, 1945, and Officer Cunningham on November 26, 1945.
Officer Gordon H. Laumann, serving as Military Substitute for Officer Costin, and William A. Hinch, serving as Military Substitute for Officer Cunningham, terminated their duties in that capacity, Officer Laumann on July 15, 1945, and Officer Hinch on December 9, 1945.
Reserve Officers Joseph H. Doane and Thomas J. Cahill, who were also in the Military Service, have returned and are available to perform police duty.
On December 10, 1945, Reserve Officer Owen E. Smith, who was first on the Reserve list, was appointed a permanent Patrolman.
Captain's Examination
On December 1, 1945, a Captain's examination, which was open to all patrolmen in this Department, was conducted by Civil Service at the Swampscott High School. Four members of the Department filed applications to take this examination.
Commendations
The following Officers were commended for especially meritorious police work during the year:
Francis E. Delano Harold J. Keating
Frank T. Roach Joseph P. Ryan
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Police Manual
On January 9, 1945, the Board of Selectmen approved and adopted Rules and Regulations for the government and discipline of the Department. These rules and regulations will replace those adopted in 1926.
Recommendations
I recommend the purchase of one new 1946 motor vehicle to replace a 1942 Plymouth Sedan to be used as a patrol car.
I recommend the appointment of four additional patrolmen to the Department.
Whereas there is a vacancy on the Reserve list, I recommend the appointment of a Reserve Officer.
Appreciation
I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Board of Select- men, to the members of my own Department, to all Town Depart- ments, to the Officers and members of the Auxiliary Police, and to all others who have co-operated with me during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS P. WALL, Chief of Police.
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CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT FUND
1945]
Contributory Retirement Fund
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
This is the ninth annual report of the Retirement Board.
In 1945 the State Legislature enacted legislation materially changing the retirement law. While deductions from employees are still made on a reserve basis, the Town's contributions have been placed on a cash basis; i.e., payments sufficient to cover current charges. This change will result in a distinct saving for the Town; in 1945 the Town paid $20,599.03 into the pension fund; this year it will pay $10,772. However, retirement allowances have been increased in many instances, so that employees will benefit. Each member of the system will receive a printed copy of an explanation of features of the new law. This will enable a better understanding of retirement ben- efits, and particularly some important features of the law, such as the change permitting retirement at age 55.
The board has continued to invest surplus monies in War Bonds, for a study of the market reveals that they pay a better return than the average high grade utility, and there is not the possibility that a bond will be called at an early date, resulting in a loss to the system.
The Board is now composed of three Town employees. In past years we have been criticized by the Insurance Department, as we have not had periodic meetings of the full board. It has been difficult for men in private business to attend meetings regularly. Now that we have Town employees as board members, meetings of the full board are held each week; once a month a longer meeting is held, which permits discussion concerning the shaping of policy. These have proven very helpful.
The new law will necessitate purchase of new forms, additional files, and the setting up of new books. It also requires that when one retires for disability, the applicant must go before a panel of doctors, one of whom is appointed by the State, one by the applicant, and one by the local board. It is believed that this panel will sit in Boston. This board must pay the professional fees and travelling expenses of two physicians. All these factors mean that it will require more money to operate the system. Further, so many additional duties have been imposed by the new law, that it will be necessary to have additional help. The work is now handled by a part time clerk, who has many other responsibilities. In that the new law is more exacting in its requirements, many details must be handled promptly, and can not be put off, as has been the practice in the past, until the pressure of other duties is relieved.
Thomas Handley, Superintendent of the Cemetery, was retired in September, 1945, but continues in his position under the Emergency Act of the Legislature.
One pensioner, Wallace W. Pratt, died in 1945.
Ten members have withdrawn and nine new members have been accepted.
MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY
A. Membership December 31, 1944 .... 107
1. Enrolled during 1945
9
116
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2. Deaths 1
3. Withdrawals 10
4. Retirements for Superannuation 1
12
Membership December 31, 1945 104
B. Pensioners 1937-1945:
1. Retirements for:
a. Superannuation 12
b. Ordinary Disability 1
c. Accidental Disability 1
14
2. Deaths
1
13
C. Total Membership December 31, 1945: Including Beneficiaries 117
The following is an income statement for the period January 1, 1945, to December 31. 1945, and a statement of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 1945:
Balance December 31, 1944 $52,100.80
INCOME
Contributions from Members:
Group I
$7,674.91
Group II 1,488.95
$ 9,163.86
Contributions from Town:
For Pension Accum. Fund
$19,749.00
For Expenses
938.10
For Military Fund
850.03
For Interest Deficiency
124.04
21,661.17
Investment Income
$1,434.26
1,434.26
32,259.29
Total Income
$84,360.09
DISBURSEMENTS
Refunds:
Withdrawals from Group I ....
$2,160.95
Interest on Withdrawals,
Group I
317.54
Withdrawals from Group II
462.63
Interest on Withdrawals,
12.15
Administrative Expenses :
Clerical Hire
$668.10
Premiums on Bonds
50.00
Stationery and Postage
2.00
Printing and Binding
26.15
Furniture and Fixtures
147.55
All Others
36.32
Group II
$2,953.27
930.12
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CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT FUND
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Pensions :
Group I:
Annuities
$ 303.21
Prior Service Allowance
6,859.59
Subsequent Service Allow.
327.33
Group II:
Annuities
10.07
Prior Service Allowance
1,716.86
Subsequent Service Allow.
10.07
Total Disbursements
$13,110.52
Balance December 31, 1945
$71,249.57
INVESTMENTS
Danvers Savings Bank
$2,000.00
Salem Five Cent Savings Bank
4,000.00
Lynn Institution for Savings
3,000.00
Salem Savings Bank
2,000.00
$11,000.00
U. S. Savings Bonds
$36,360.00
American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
5,118.42
Boston Edison Co., 1st A
2,056.27
Central Maine Power Co.
1,060.97
Connecticut River Power Co.
1,082.13
Detroit Edison
1,104.53
Duquesne Light First
1,077.50
First National Bank of Boston
3,766.50
Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
1,025.46
National Shawmut Bank
1,015.00
Toledo Edison 1st
2,168.78
Wisconsin Michigan Power Co.
1,068.76
$56,904.32
Security Trust Co., Cash
3,345.25
$71,249.57
Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK C. BURK, Chairman; CHESTER E. BRADLEY, I. MURRAY ADAMS, Secretary, Contributory Retirement Board.
9,227.13
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[Dec. 31
Jury List
Approved January 17, 1946
In accordance with Section 9 of Chapter 234 of the General Laws, the following jury list is published in the Annual Town Report:
NAME
Residence
Occupation
Anderson, Andrew H.
113 Essex Street
Atkins, George B.
171 Burrill Street
Austin, Harold R.
150 Redington Street
Clerk
Averill, Philip
57 New Ocean Street
Home
Bell, J. Carroll
25 Elmwood Road
Draftsman Machinist
Benoit, Alfred
18 Eastman Avenue
Berg, Abraham S.
80 Atlantic Avenue
Fabrics
Bolton, William J.
19 Suffolk Avenue
Manufacturer
Brown, Charles
7 Commonwealth Ter.
Shoeworker
Bufalino, Peter J.
10 Shelton Road
Gas Sta. Oper.
Callahan, David W.
42 Suffolk Avenue
Buyer Laborer
Camuso, Nicholas
51 Glen Road
Carver, Paul F.
24 Estabrook Road
Merchant
Clapp, Joseph
259 Puritan Road
Retired
Clark, Arthur E.
43 Crosman Avenue
Carpenter
Cropley, John H.
157 Essex Street
Machinist
Cunningham, Melville J.
20 Beach Avenue
Toolmaker
Dager, Lester S.
Davidson, Andrew S.
11 Barnstable Street
41 Roy Street
Machinist Electrician Office
Elliott, Edgar M. Engelman, Benjamin H. Erikson, Karl R.
153 Redington Street 2 Huron Street 49 Paradise Road
Accountant Wool Shoeworker
Fisk, Daniel B. Foley, P. Henry
86 Walker Road 79 Fuller Avenue
246 Humphrey Street
Engineer Supervisor Market
Gallup, Raymond H. Gardner, Roland M. Gillen, J. Harold
Goldberg, Samuel A. Goodwin, Earl H. Gordon, C. Arthur Gormley, Ernest R. Gould, Everett A. Gould, Frank D. Gray, William R. Griffin, Gerald R. Griffin, Raymond W. Gustafson, Paul
80 Columbia Street 240 Atlantic Avenue 17 Brooks Terrace
12 Plymouth Avenue 82 Essex Street 6 Maple Avenue 88 Burpee Road 116 Windsor Avenue 7 Oceanside Terrace 42 Hampden Street 584 Humphrey Street 55 Franklin Avenue
Sun Oil Co. Caretaker
Manufacturer
8 Commonwealth Ave. Market Manufacturer Garage Milk Driver Painter Shipyard Salesman Leather Manager G. E.
Forrest, Ralph M.
24 Norfolk Avenue
Doughty, Robert S.
Foreman Electrician
1945]
NAME
Hanscom, Alvin D.
Harding, Burt F.
Haywood, George C.
Hildreth, Warren S.
Hoff, David
Holbry, Joseph B.
Homan, Clyde W.
Hopkins, Earl F.
Hulquist, Selden D.
Humphrey, Dana V.
Jackson, Lawrence W.
Jepsky, Jacob
Johnson, Carl W.
Johnson, Harry E.
Johnson, John M.
Johnson, Philip P.
Johnson, Stephen E.
Kehoe, Walter L. Kennedy, Leonard N. Kraft, Ansel
9 Boynton Street 99 Kensington Lane 389 Forest Avenue
Fisherman Manager Store Owner
Die Maker Leather Magician
Investment
G. E.
Baker
90 Pine Street
Home
Mansfield, Robert C. Marble, Harold E. Marshall, Alfred
25 Norfolk Avenue 45 Maple Avenue 14 Norfolk Avenue
Inspector Inspector Foreman
Executive
Salesman
Druggist
Draftsman
Minihane, Donald
Morse, Elihu N. Murphy, Joseph E.
126 Stetson Avenue 82 Millett Road 60 Walker Road 342 Essex Street 64 Franklin Avenue 32 Andrew Road
129 Elmwood Road
Shell Oil
Neily, Frederick E. Nies, John H. Norris, Harry L.
54 Stetson Avenue 7 Hillcrest Circle 22 Devens Road
176 Norfolk Avenue
Dealer
Pearson, William T. Perron, Thomas
Pratt, William H. Prout, Godfrey C.
51 Windsor Avenue 7 Elmwood Terrace
Gardener Cutter Toolmaker
Regan, Patrick F. Reynolds, Harold P. Richardson, Carl P. Roeder, Clarence E.
Russell, Fred E. Ryder, Francis N.
121 Norfolk Avenue 36 Hillside Avenue 90 Burpee Road 20 Cliffside 11 Eureka Avenue
43 Barnstable Street
Clerk Printer Technician United Shoe Merchant
Accountant
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JURY LIST
Residence
34 Crescent Street
38 Sherwood Road
70 Nason Road
24 Rockland Street
34 Sheridan Road
37 Magnolia Road
164 Norfolk Avenue 6 Greenwood Avenue
60 Beach Avenue 80 Walker Road
Occupation
Laborer
Compositor Salesman
Salesman
Advertising
Machinist Contact Man
Manager
Manager Banker
Printer Proprietor Machinist
Home
Ins. Adjuster
Inspector
50 Columbia Street
Navy Yard
Lakin, Frederick R. Langan, Eugene F. Leight, David
Leonard, Lawrence B. Lermond, Maynard S. Livingstone, Edgar Loyte, Ernest N.
36 Magnolia Road 6 Elmwood Road 18 Orchard Circle
30 Atlantic Avenue 31 Hillside Avenue
45 Blaney Street
Draftsman
Bookkeeper Draftsman Salesman
Oskervitz, Israel
91 Essex Street
Retired
56 Franklin Avenue
Mach. Engineer
Matthews, Robert J. Maxwell, Ralph S. McAuliffe, Thomas J. Merrill, Walter M.
15 Highland Street 121 Stetson Avenue 7 Superior Street 358 Essex Street
20 Hillcrest Circle
20 Devens Road
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NAME
Residence
Occupation
Sadler, Henry A.
63 Cherry Street
Salesman
Sargent, Fred D.
237 Humphrey Street
161 Essex Street
17 Bay View Avenue
Statistician
Lynn Gas & Elec.
B. & M. R. R.
Twitchell, George W. Twomey, Harry F.
177 Paradise Road
Chemist
1 Berkshire Street
Consultant
Waite, Albert H.
38 Mountwood Road
Wall, Walter H., Sr.
65 Buena Vista Street
Walton, William H.
59 Pine Street
Webber, John W.
131 Walker Road
Draftsman
West, Rufus L.
145 Elmwood Road
Carpenter
White, Charles H.
52 Crosman Avenue
Manufacturer
Worrall, Albert E.
45 Rockland Street
G. E.
Wyman, Herbert A., Jr.
118 Norfolk Avenue
Salesman
Sarra, Robert L.
Stearns, James F.
Sullivan, John V.
33 Eastman Avenue
Svenson, Donald H.
25 Mountain Avenue
Lynn Gas & Elec. Shoe Business
Banker G. E. Life Ins.
IN MEMORIAM
PERRY CONGDON Member School Committee 1906-1913 Died March 26, 1945
EDWARD H. CURTIS Member Sewer Commissioners 1907-1910 Died September 16, 1945
GEORGE H. LUCY Town Counsel 1942-1945 Died February 4, 1945
WALLACE W. PRATT Town Engineer 1913-1941 Died April 28, 1945
JOHN P. SLATTERY Park Department Died May 20, 1945
GEORGE TILL Town Clerk 1912-1922 Died November 25, 1945
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Report of Swampscott War Service Committee
The Swampscott War Service Committee wishes to express its gratitude to the many citizens who so generously contributed their money, making possible Christmas Gifts to our men and women in the service of their country during the war years. Presents were sent to all those in the armed forces whose names we had the Christmases of 1942, 1943, and 1944. The past year, in view of the large number of men coming home, it was felt that it would not be fair to send presents.
The Committee now has a balance in the treasury of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) of which has been placed in war bonds. It is the intention of the Committee, when all the men have returned, to send out a questionnaire, and learn from the veterans themselves, what disposition should be made of this fund. Several projects have been suggested, but it is believed, that whatever plan is followed it should have the approval of the veterans. Consequently, at some future date, some worthy purpose, to commem- orate the service of our local boys, will be espoused.
SWAMPSCOTT WAR SERVICE COMMITTEE.
Committee of Public Safety
The Civilian Defense activity on our home front has now been concluded and as Chairman of this Committee I wish to thank all those who have so willingly given of their time, and for the coopera- tion given to me in behalf of our Town. I am very proud to say that due to the coordinated effort and efficient manner of all those partici- pating in this program the Town has been cited as exceptionally out- standing both by the Federal and State authorities.
A certificate of appreciation will be awarded at a Welcome Home Banquet for World War II veterans in which the Civilian Defense personnel will be invited to take part in the program. Arrangements are now being made to complete the plans for the program which will take place when all of those in our Armed forces in Swampscott can be present.
To the citizens of Swampscott it may be of interest to know that the cost of handling the Civilian Defense Program is the lowest per capita compared with other towns and cities of the same population and size.
The balance in this account will be closed out and the sum of $1,240.64 will be transferred to reduce the tax rate for the coming year.
JAMES W. BUCHANAN, Chairman.
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VETERANS' SERVICE COMMITTEE
1945]
Veterans' Service Committee
In behalf of the citizens of Swampscott I congratulate you upon completion of your service in the armed forces and for your part in bringing to a conclusion a two-front war which resulted in the uncon- ditional surrender of the Axis Powers.
Having been appointed as temporary Chairman of Veterans' Af- fairs in Swampscott, I want to point out that its purpose is to help you to get yourself established again as a civilian and the following Organization has been set up to help you and your dependents after your separation from active military service:
James W. Buchanan, Chairman Pro Tem
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