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Paid Town of Weymouth 36.25
Total Fund on Deposit in Wey. Savings Bank Dec. 31, 1933 $1,000.00
MARTHA HANNAH KING FUND Income for Care of Foye Family Graves
Original Fund Deposited in Weymouth Savings Bank March 23, 1932
$50.00
Interest Received During 1932
1.33
Interest Received During 1933
1.86
Total Fund on Deposit Weymouth Savings Bank Dec. 31, 1933 $53.19
QUINCY TUFTS BEQUEST FOR FREE PUBLIC LECTURES Deposited in Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Co. $5,000.00
Income to December 31, 1932
$4,604.53
Received Interest from Mass. Hospital Life Ins. Co. in 1933
187.50
Received Interest from Weymouth Savings Bank
165.59
$4,957.62
Expended for Public Lectures During 1933
515.65
Balance Available in Interest Account in Weymouth Sav- ings Bank December 31, 1933
$4,441.97
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QUINCY TUFTS BEQUEST For Care of Tufts Tomb in North Weymouth Cemetery
Deposited in Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Co.
$500.00
Received for Interest on Deposit in 1933 $18.75
Paid Treasurer North Weymouth Cemetery 18.75
Total Fund December 31, 1933 $500.00
QUINCY TUFTS BEQUEST For Sidewalks and Shade Trees Deposited in Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Co. $2,000.00
Amount Available in Interest Account December 31, 1932
$115.94
Interest from Mass. Hospital Life Insurance Co. in 1933
75.00
Interest from Weymouth Savings Bank in 1933
4.99
$195.93
Expended During 1933
168.69
Amount Available in Interest Account December 31, 1933
$27.24
QUINCY TUFTS FUND FOR BENEFIT OF TUFTS LIBRARY
Quincy Tufts Bequest for Maintenance of Reading Room Deposit in Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Co. $2,500.00
Received Income from Fund in 1933 $93.75
Paid Town of Wey. Tufts Library Account, 1933 93.75
Total Fund December 31, 1933 $2,500.00
QUINCY TUFTS BEQUEST FOR BOOKS
Deposited in Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Co. $2,500.00
Received Income from Fund, 1933 $93.75
Paid Town of Wey., Tufts Library Account, 1933
93.75
Total Fund December 31, 1933 $2,500.00
AUGUSTUS J. RICHARDS FUND
Total Fund January 1, 1933 $5,000.00
367
Received from Bank Interest in 1933 $184.98 Paid Town of Weymouth, Tufts Library Account 184.98
Total Fund December 31, 1933
$5,000.00
INVESTMENTS OF THIS FUND
Deposit in South Weymouth Savings Bank $1,500.00
Deposit in Weymouth Savings Bank 2,000.00
Deposit in Weymouth Trust Company, S. D. 1,500.00
Total Fund December 31, 1933
$5,000.00
Total Trust Funds
$361,257.88
Accumulated Income on Trust Funds
$147,558 84
Respectfully submitted, EDWIN R. SAMPSON, Treasurer of the Town of Weymouth.
Weymouth, Mass. January 23, 1934.
I have examined the accounts of Edwin R. Sampson, Treasurer of the Town of Weymouth, and find them correct. The securities of the town were examined and found to be as stated in the report of the Town Treasurer.
EMERSON R. DIZER,
Town Accountant.
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REPORT OF WEYMOUTH VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :
Another year has drawn to a close for the Weymouth Visiting Nurse Association, a year that has been a most strenuous one for all. Through the kindness and generosity o. the Weymouth people the association has been able to continue its work in the community and we are grate- ful at this time to the various organizations that have given so freely of money, food and clothes and it is this fine spirit of co-operation that has given the Visiting .. u.se Association the courage to carry on its good work of the past ye.us.
There have been 10 monthly meetings with an average attendance of 14.
The annual report of the treasurer, Mrs. Nash, shows the association with a fair financial standing at this time with no gain over the previous year.
The Baby Clinic, of which Mrs. William Henly is chairman, has been well managed. We wish to thank the ladies who have helped Mrs. Henly in her work on clinic days. There have been 43 clinics held this year in the Town Hall, with 1091 babies attending, 133 of these were new babies admitted to the clinic. The association is always willing to be of service to the babies and their mothers.
The Pre-School Clinic was most successful this year there being 340 children who were registered, and it pleases me at this time to thank the doctors of the town who so willingly gave their time and services to the children who would have been unable to have medical attention otherwise before entering school.
Trongh the generosity of the Rotary Club 30 children had their tonsils and adenoids removed at the Weymouth Hospital. Miss Wilbur co-operated with the doctors by taking the children to and from the hospital.
The Supply Closet, which has been perfectly supervised by Mrs. Walter Jordon, has been well filled at all times and there has never been a call for help that has not been answered.
The nurses, Mrs. Pratt and Miss Wilbur, have had a busy year as usual, and as always have carried on their work faithfully and efficiently.
The following figures might be of interest here :
Total Number of Calls 5,811
Medical Cases
654
Surgical Cases 237
Obstetrical Cases 79
Tubercular Cases 26
Instructive Visits 249
Number of Patients (still under care) 28
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In March plans were made for a bridge party to be held in Cain's Annex under the direction of Mrs. Pratt. This was made possible through the kindness of Mrs. Merle Cain. The party proved a success and the proceeds were given to the association.
It was at this March meeting that our president, Mrs. Dodge, spoke of the calamity that had befallen the association in the loss of our be- loved former president, Mrs. Fred Lunt, a loss both to association and the community. The sentiment was silently voiced by everyone present.
A Plymouth car was purchased for the nurses from Thorpe's Garage. in November, also in November a fashion show was held in Clapp Memorial which was a success financially.
The president, Mrs. F. Mills Dodge, goes out of office at this time with the best wishes and kind thoughts of the Weymouth Visiting Nurses Association.
Respectfully submitted, SUZANE CORLISS MYLES.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Citizens of the Town of Weymouth :
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Weymouth submit a report for the year of 1933. The Board met on March 14, 1933, and were sworn into office and immediately organized as follows: Everett E. Callahan, Chairman; Joseph A. Fern, Clerk. The following appointments were made :
Thomas J. Kelly, Superintendent of Streets
Flurance I. Lyons, Inspector of Building
Margaret A. Hyland, Welfare Worker
John F. Dwyer, Inspector of Animals
Anthony Veader, Harbormaster Karl O'Neil, Custodian of Veterans' Graves
Francis Maguire, Jr., Superintendent of Alewife Fisheries
Kenneth L. Nash, Town Counsel
Russell H. Whiting, Town Engineer
Clifford A. Berry, Superintendent of Town Infirmary
Margaret A. Hyland, Agent, Old Age Assistance
The following town doctors were appointed :
Ward 1 Wallace H. Drake, M. D.
Ward 2 J. Herbert Libby, M. D.
Ward 3 L. W. Pease, M. D.
Ward 4 Harold A. Spaulding, M. D. Ward 5 K. H. Granger
It is a regrettable fact that on June 12, 1933, we were shocked to hear of the death of our late member, H. Franklin Perry, who was a public spirited citizen having spent a good deal of his life in the service of the community.
In the month of November, 1933, Everett E. Callahan resigned as chairman. Mr. Joseph Crehan was appointed to the position of chair- man for the remainder of the term.
During the year we were fortunate in being allowed to participate in the Federal Emergency Relief Fund from our National Government to the extent of 90 per cent of one-third of expenditures on welfare. To date we have received from the National Government the sum of $47,518.16.
The Town of Weymouth was on the alert, took advantage of the Civil Works program, made provisions for many worthy projects and were fortunate in placing approximately 850 men and 75 women to work. Considering the fact that all able bodied men with dependents were taken from our welfare and soldiers' relief rolls. the number of welfare families on our rolls is 289 as against a peak of 839.
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Mr. Joseph Crehan, Chairman of the Board, was appointed Civil Works Administrator of the town and worked diligently in behalf of the community.
The Welfare Department, under the supervision of Miss Margaret A. Hyland, has been taxed to the limit. We have endeavored to care- for the needy and to prevent abuses. Miss Anna L. Halnan was ap- pointed to assist in the welfare department as an investigator.
We have been assisted very ably by the committee of six, appointed by the Moderator, and also by the Police Department, the latter having conducted a series of investigations.
The Board wishes to extend to all departments their sincere thanks for their co-operation during the year, and we feel that inasmuch as the year has been a most trying one, that all have had in mind the. interest of the taxpayers.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH CREHAN, Chairman, JOSEPH A. FERN, Clerk EVERETT E. CALLAHAN WILLIAM A. CONNELL
Selectmen of Weymouth.
373
H. FRANKLIN PERRY June 12, 1933 RESOLUTIONS
Whereas it has pleased God in His Wisdom to call H. Franklin Perry from active participation in the affairs of this life to the spirit world in the life beyond,
Be it resolved: that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Weymouth hereby expresses its sense of loss in the death of a most efficient and valued member.
Be it further resolved: that, as the official repre- sentatives of the community, the Selectmen testify that in the passing of H. Franklin Perry the Town of Weymouth has lost a valued citizen and a faithful public servant.
Be it further resolved: that a copy of these resolu- tions be filed with the town records and a copy of these resolutions be sent to the widow of our departed co-worker.
JOSEPH CREHAN, Chairman JOSEPH A. FERN, Clerk EVERETT E. CALLAHAN WILLIAM A. CONNELL Board of Selectmen.
374
REPORT OF THE MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
South Weymouth, Mass., January 27, 1934.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of Weymouth: Gentlemen :
Herein please find my report for the year 1933.
Regarding the Gipsy Moth and Browntail Moths, which are the only ones to which the State laws apply, I will say that while we are not entirely clean we are in comparatively first class condition.
In the scouting for Gipsy Moths we found the most on trees near Stetson's Factory, owing most likely to the big high lights and many cars parked there from all points. Otherwise we have found no colony, but some scattered all over town.
Under the C. W. A. we have six town men and a very competent Foreman (Mr. Frank DeRusha) scouting for Brown Tail Moths. They hunted seven days before they found ONE and then struck a bunch of about forty off Commercial Street near the Hingham line. We sprayed our Street Trees very thoroughly last year and hope that Elm Beetles may not be so bad this year, but you never can tell. Our Wil- lows are being stripped every year and if we don't spray them this year I fear we shall lose them.
Yours respectfully, CHARLES L. MERRITT, Superintendent of Moth Department.
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
South Weymouth, Mass., January 27, 1934.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of Weymouth:
Gentlemen :
Herein please find my report for the year 1933.
The work of the Tree Department in the year 1933 has been in the care of the street trees, pruning, fertilizing, removing dead and otherwise objectionable trees.
On September 29 I, with other heads of departments, was called in to state whether or not I had any money to spare from my appro- priations. My answer was I can spare $500.00, which was accepted. The Tax Collector sent cards to the delinquent tax payers, and they brought them to me and I set them to work. When they had set out 100 trees I notified the collector and clerk of your board how many trees they had set. As my bill stated, they set 575. One hundred fifty I have paid for.
Yours respectfully, CHARLES L. MERRITT,
Tree Warden.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Agent of Old Age Assistance, Report of 254
Alewives Fisheries, Report of. 177
Audit of Accounts, Report of. 98
Births 118
Board of Appeals, Report of 256
Board of Assessors, Report of 162
Board of Public Welfare, Report of. 253
Board of Selectmen, Report of. 371
Deaths 145
Electric Lighting Committee, Report of 161
Fire Department, Report of
184
Fore River Bridge, Trustees, Report of
258
Harbor Master, Report of.
176
Inspector of Animals, Report of.
188
Inspector of Buildings, Report of 255
Jury List
110
Marriages 134
Memorial Day Observance Committee, Report of. 256
Moth Superintendent, Report of. .374
Park Commissioner, Report of. 172
Planning Board, Report of
286
Police Department, Report of 160
Referendum Election, June 5, 1933 81
Registrars of Voters, Report of 287
School Committee, Report of. 189
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of. 172
Special Election, June 13, 1933 83
Superintendent of Signal System, Report of. 160
Superintendent of Fire Alarm, Report of 187
Superintendent of Streets, Report of. 180
376
Tax Collector, Report of. 168
Town Accountant, Report of.
30-1
Town Clerk's Financial Report 116
Town Clerk's Statistical Report 155
Town Counsel, Report of. 182
Town Election, March 13, 1933
59
Town Engineer, Report of.
157
Town Meeting, Annual, March 6, 1933 22
Town Meeting, Annual, Warrant for, March 6, 1933 11
Town Meeting, Special, Warrant for, May 3, 1933 71
Town Meeting, Special, May 3, 1933
74
Town Meeting, Special, Warrant for, June 5, 1933
80
Town Meeting, Special, June 20, 1933
86
Town Officials
3
Tree Warden, Report of. 3 4
Tufts Library, Report of 289
Veterans' Graves, Report of. 179
Water Department, Report of. 261
Welfare Labor, Report of. 254
Weymouth Infirmary, Report of. 178
Weymouth Visiting Nurse Association, Report of 359
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