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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
1 Eleanor Nikitin
H Anthony Norman Nutile Janis Louise O'Brien Mark K. Odiorne Patricia Ann O'Rourke Delbert John Osgood
H Janet Mae Parker Priscilla Mae Perkins Janet Ruth Philie Jean Wilhelmina Phillips Gail Plaisted Elaine Ruth Porter
Edmund Lawrence Puddister Richard Spencer Putney Louis Albert Raffael Richard Earl Reed
Marcia Preston Remick Damien Paul Rich
H Philip Munroe Rideout Robert Paul Ring William Joseph Rosati William Howard Sadler Muriel Anne St. Clair Alan Kenrick St. Marie Anna A. Salesi
H Carolyn Ann Santoro Robert J. Santoro John A. Sasso Peter Jeremy Schwarz Forrest Eugene Seavey Jean Patricia Shaw
Robert Hollander Sheldon
Mary Jean Snow
Robert M. Stanton
Edward Francis Starr
Sanders Hill Stephen
Arthur Edgar Stewart Donald Richard Stoddard
Stuart Roland Swan
Ralph Tanner Nick Alvin Taylor
John Michael Terravecchia Carl Hugh Thresher Donna Jean Thurber Dorothy Ruth Veno Arthur Leonard Vining
H Alan Richard von Klock Donald Bryden Walker William James Wall Mildred Elaine Walsh Kent Hartt Waring Cynthia Abbott Watson
H Kenneth S. Welsh Nancy Ann Whiting Irene Jenny Wiezbowski Sarah Elizabeth Wiley Ruth Adrienne Wilkes Carol Ann Williamson Donald Taft Young Janet Rita Zaccone Salvatore John Zammitti, Jr. Beatrice Frances Zarbo
H Honor Pupil
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143RD ANNUAL REPORT
Report of Sweetser Lecture Committee
REPORT TO THE TOWN OF WAKEFIELD OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR MONIES RECEIVED BY THE SWEETSER LECTURE COMMITTEE 1954
RECEIPTS
Income from Trust Fund
$ 307.46
Sale of Tickets-High School
196.70
$ 504.16
EXPENDITURES
Nov. 16th. Dr. John Nicholls Booth
$ 75.00
Nov. 23rd. Admiral D. B. MacMillan
125.00
Wakefield Item Company (printing and advertising)
46.25
Ticket Boys (lecture nights)
12.00
Projector Operator
10.00
Janitor Service
24.00
Balance to Sweetser Charities
211.91
$ 504.16
KATHERINE NELSON, Treas. Sweetser Lecture Comm.
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Report of Library Trustees
TRUSTEES OF THE LUCIUS BEEBE MEMORIAL LIBRARY Hervey J. Skinner, Chairman Mrs. Miriam G. Needham, Secretary
Phillips C. Davis Walter C. Hickey William J. Lee
Edward E. Lynch Albert W. Rockwood John J. Round, Jr.
Miss Gladys Watkins
STAFF LIBRARIAN Asbury W. Schley
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AND CATALOGUER H. Gladys Mackenzie
CIRCULATION AND ART LIBRARIAN Clara G. Wilson
YOUTH LIBRARIAN Thomas McGuiggan
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN Violet E. Reed
GREENWOOD LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT CATALOGUER Evelyn B. Henderson
MONTROSE LIBRARIAN Alice S. Waterworth
ASSISTANTS
Beth E. Wicks
Enid L. Kaler
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Edna R. Wentzel
PART-TIME ASSISTANTS
Grace W. Eaton, Clerk Henry Costello
BUILDING CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR Carl H. Brown JANITOR (Greenwood Branch) Chester I. Hopkins
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE LUCIUS BEEBE MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FOUR
The Trustees of The Lucius Beebe Memorial Library herewith sub- mit the ninety-ninth Annual Report:
In the interest of developing a record collection the Trustees pro- vided funds from the Helen Frances Carleton Memorial Fund to pur- chase additional records this past year. The increased circulation of rec- ords indicates that this field will warrant further concentration to meet the interest of the borrowers.
With appreciation the Trustees acknowledge the gift of books and two bookcases to the library from the estate of William C. Strong.
In the fall a new policy was adopted by the library in regard to out- of-town borrowers. All non-residents, except Lynnfield students who attend Wakefield High School, and people who are regularly employed in Wakefield, will be charged an annual fee of two dollars for a library card.
It is gratifying to report that for the first time in many years there has been no change in the library personnel. To the Librarian and the staff the trustees express their sincere appreciation for their efficient and loyal service.
Respectfully submitted,
HERVEY J. SKINNER, Chairman MIRIAM G. NEEDHAM, Secretary PHILLIPS C. DAVIS WALTER C. HICKEY WILLIAM J. LEE EDWARD E. LYNCH ALBERT W. ROCKWOOD
JOHN J. ROUND, JR. GLADYS WATKINS
To the Board of Library Trustees:
The importance of the educational and recreational role of the pub- lic library increases proportionately as world tensions heighten and world problems multiply, for it becomes increasingly apparent that an educated and well balanced citizenry is a prerequisite for a reasonable chance of successfully solving the myriad problems which challenge our twentieth century. Books explain the past. Books help us to comprehend the present and to plan intelligently for the future. Books answer many of our recreational needs.
In 1954 The Lucius Beebe Memorial Library ably performed this role in serving the community, and a brief summary of its activities follows.
CHARGING MACHINES
The installation of Gaylord Charging Machines in July at the Main and Branch Libraries has proven successful, and this efficient charging method is another example of our improving library service. Careful preparations were made in advance and the change over to the new system was relatively smooth. As of 31 December 6,106 new cards had been issued to borrowers.
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CIRCULATION
Although a trifle disconcerting at times to have a library judged solely by circulation statistics, they are an indication of the job being done. Combined adult and juvenile figures totaled 205,284, an increase of 19,924. Adult circulation, which includes the book deposits sent to The Elizabeth E. Boit Home for Aged Women and to the Police and Fire Stations, amounted to 112,052 and juvenile to 93,232.
The large picture collection recorded a substantial gain and the modest Record Collection, to date unsupported by specifically allocated budgetary funds, showed a surprising 34% increase.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
Two hundred and twenty book deposits sent to schools and other community agencies, special story hours for three different age groups, a summer reading project, visits to the schools and Scout camps by the Children's Librarian, class visits to the Library by the different grades and increased circulation and reference work represented the major activities of the Department.
YOUTH DEPARTMENT
The Youth Room was often filled to capacity and, although a fairly complete library in itself, on numerous occasions collections from the stacks were added to provide better coverage for special projects. Refer- ence help, aid in book selection for both class assignments and interest reading and instruction in the use of bibliographic material constituted the greater part of our newest Department's work.
BRANCHES
The contribution of the branch library is sometimes overlooked, but its patrons have every right to demand continually improving service. Both the Greenwood and Montrose Branches adequately supplied the library needs of their respective sections for their growing resources.
EXHIBITS AND PUBLICITY
Displays and press releases are important parts of a library pro- gram. The Picture Collection provided many exhibitions, and book col- lections were arranged for special occasions and seasonal interests. Mrs. Paul K. Guillow loaned a collection of Beatrix Potter books and ceramic reproductions of their popular characters for National Book Week, and Miss Grace Jenkins, Supervisor of Drawing in the public schools, ex- hibited her students' watercolors.
Book lists, articles about the library and the staff's active participa- tion in professional organizations appeared regularly in the Wakefield Daily Item.
LOOKING AHEAD
No public library can afford to rest on its past laurels, for it is only by improving its present services and facilities and by offering new ones that this vital American institution can continue to progress. You realize this and have a long range program which, if given the favorable action it deserves, will assure Wakefield of the services expected of a progressive library.
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In addition it is hoped that the following can be done this year:
1. The setting up of a Business Section of books, pamphlets and periodicals in the Reference Room to improve our service to the business and professional groups.
2. An accelerated weeding out of obsolete material to alleviate the crowded condition of the stacks.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Library is grateful for the gifts received from its many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Rockwood again furnished the Christmas laurel and wreaths, and the Wakefield Garden Club provided flower arrange- ments throughout the year. The Wakefield Daily Item gave our activi- ties generous press coverage.
In conclusion, the librarian wishes to express his appreciation for the support received from the Board of Trustees, the Staff, and the Town during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, ASBURY W. SCHLEY, Librarian.
FINANCIAL STATISTICS-1954 INCOME
Library Funds held by Wakefield Trust Company:
Original Fund
Book Value
Income
Junius Beebe Trust Fund
23,030.00
32,006.03
1,325.51
Decius Beebe Trust Fund
14,000.00
15,779.10
804.80
Marcus Beebe Trust Fund
15,000.00
18,476.99
860.24
Frederic Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
6,184.61
279.89
Eleanor H. Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,641.46
123.15
Katherine E. Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,493.69
25.18
Charles S. Beebe Trust Fund
1,000.00
1,163.65
23.86
John H. Beebe Trust Fund
2,500.00
2,763.24
48.58
J. Oliver Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,428.11
196.71
Alice Beebe Carpenter Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,517.91
126.53
George O. Carpenter Trust Fund
1,000.00
1,112.14
84.71
Sylenda B. Stearns Trust Fund
2,000.00
2,184.78
132.57
$ 83,530.00 $101,751.17 $ 4,031.73
Note: 25% of the net income of the Junius Beebe Fund and 10% of the other funds listed above are added to the principal each year.
Library Funds held by Trustees:
Harris Mason Dolbeare Memorial Fund
1,130.50
Edwin McDuffie Fund
1,000.00
James H. Keough Fund
2,844.02
Wakefield Savings Bank, Income Fund
195.95
Helen Frances Carleton Memorial Fund
1,056.73
$ 6,227.20
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Library Funds held by Town Treasurer:
Principal
Income
John Gould Aborn Fund
$ 1,689.00
$ 51.05
Cyrus G. Beebe Fund
2,000.00
55.37
Frederic Beebe Fund
1,000.00
31.49
Annie L. Cox Fund
2,000.00
60.45
Robert Parker Dolbeare Fund
500.00
15.11
Willard Donnell Fund
500.00
15.11
Hiram Eaton Library Fund
1,000.00
30.23
Milledge Elliott Fund
1,000.00
30.23
Rev. Thomas A. Emerson Fund
500.00
15.75
Flint Memorial Fund
1,000.00
31.49
Merrill W. Gove Fund
500.00
15.74
Melvin J. Hill Fund
500.00
15.11
Francis P. Hurd Fund
2,500.00
69.22
Franklin Poole Fund
500.00
15.74
Mary H. Pratt Fund
200.00
6.05
Ashton H. Thayer Fund
500.00
15.11
Cyrus Wakefield Fund
500.00
15.74
$ 16,389.00
$ 488.99
SUMMARY
Town Appropriation, 1954
$ 48,778.42
Dog Tax for 1954
2,104.58
Income from Trust Funds
4,520.72
Transfers from the Reserve Fund
818.29
$ 56,222.01
EXPENDITURES
Books
$ 6,619.12
Binding
900.53
Periodicals
1,099.72
Heat, Light and Telephone
3,087.70
Supplies, Maintenance and Microfilming
7,284.18
Miscellaneous
356.53
Salaries, Library Service
32,720.74
Salaries, Custodial
4,015.00
$ 56,083.52
Unexpended Balance
138.49
Money returned to Town, 1954:
Fines, payments for lost books,
non-resident fees, etc. $ 1,921.11
CLASSIFIED TABLE OF CIRCULATION IN 1954
Main Library
Greenwood Branch
Montrose
Adult
Juvenile
Adult
Juvenile 123
Adult
Juvenile
Schools
General Works
170
43
18
5
13
Philosophy
1,227
73
1
67
2
Religion
1,383
465
101
64
63
44
24
Social Sciences
3,070
1,759
222
522
129
283
135
Languages
274
79
16
7
4
Science
1,790
1,629
228
409
68
213
227
Useful Arts
5,077
1,451
530
585
260
208
130
Fine Arts
4,761
1,025
573
460
180
163
77
Literature
3,848
769
527
194
146
142
27
History
3,016
993
469
392
172
144
473
Travel
3,397
962
611
322
153
215
Biography
4,738
2,392
811
1,199
305
779
765
Current Periodicals
7,037
1,534
1,507
809
2,127
463
Pamphlets
907
3
130
4
6
Fiction
45,388
13,908
10,663
5,278
5,802
3,287
5,651
Practise Readers
19,584
6,734
5,552
10,519
Totals
86,083
46,596
16,479
17,096
9,490
11,512
18,028
Books borrowed 205,284
Records borrowed 2,026
Pictures borrowed 21,696
Total loans for the year 1954: 229,006.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
LIBRARY RESOURCES
Volumes belonging to the Library, January 1, 1954
Volumes added by purchase 2,870
Volumes added by gift 68
85,735
Total
2,938
Volumes withdrawn, 1954 1,791
Volumes belonging to the Library, December 31, 1954 86,882
Periodicals and newspapers currently received 198
Periodicals and newspapers received by gift 78
Mounted pictures belonging to the Library, December 31, 1954 *24,525
Pamphlets belonging to the Library, December 31, 1954 * Appproximate number.
*3,995
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143RD ANNUAL REPORT
Report of the Municipal Light Board
January 3, 1955
To the Citizens of the Town of Wakefield:
We submit for your consideration the sixty-first annual report of the Municipal Light Board for the year ending December 31, 1954.
The net profit of the Department was $125,847.68 as compared to $117,281.33 in 1953. The sale of gas increased 5.5% and electricity 7.4%.
The balance in the Operating Fund was $106,331.65 as compared to $118,695.44 in 1953.
The sum of $50,000.00 was paid to the Town to be used in computing the tax rate for 1954. The total amount paid to the Town is $633,229.57.
The Manager's report including financial statements for the year are included in this report.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN MORLEY, Chairman JOSEPH M. HARTSHORNE, Secretary JAMES B. WISWALL
To the Board of Light Commissioners:
Gentlemen:
The following condensed Profit and Loss Statement shows financial operations of the Department for the year ending December 31, 1954 and the changes from the previous year.
Sales of Gas and Electricity
$966,372.23
Increase $ 63,096.35
Cost of Gas and Electricity
469,953.41
Increase
29,205.47
Gross Revenue
496,418.82
Increase
33,890.88
Operating Expense
370,685.18
Increase
24,900.15
Operating Revenue
125,733.64
Increase
8,990.73
Other Revenues
3,316.99
Decrease
691.15
Gross Income
129,050.63
Increase
8,299.58
Other Expense
3,202.95
Decrease
329.77
Net Income
125,847.68
Increase
8,629.35
Paid to Town in lieu of Taxes
50,000.00
Increase
15,000.00
Net
75,847.68
Decrease
6,370.65
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During the year the Electric Department installed 70,920 feet of primary wire 33,764 feet of secondary wire 217 new services 81 poles
and the Gas Department installed
262 feet of gas mains 1,848 feet of service pipe 43 new services
At the end of the year there were 4,566 gas meters and 7,004 electric meters in use, which is a decrease of 28 gas meters and an increase of 212 electric meters.
We had our annual survey of all our gas mains by experts in vegeta- tion survey work to locate possible unknown gas leaks. This is now gen- erally accepted practice in most gas companies and is considered the most inexpensive and most effective medium of checking for leakage and determining the condition of gas mains. The survey company found that our mains were in excellent condition and they discovered compara- tively little leakage.
We found it was not necessary to replace any gas mains, but con- tinued our program of clamping the joints on cast iron mains, to insure against leakage. We were pleased to find that our unaccounted for gas was reduced nearly 4% during 1954. Some of our gas work was neces- sarily curtailed during and after the hurricanes because many of the men of the Gas Department were used on this work.
Early in the year we completed installation of the new 5,000 KVA transformer and switchgear at the Substation and the transformer was connected and placed in service in January. This completed a major part of our project of rebuilding and replacing the substation with mod- ern equipment that has the capacity and protective devices essential for good distribution.
A very important undertaking that was completed this year was the changeover of our primary distribution system from 2,400 volts to 4,160 volts. The preparatory work was begun in 1953 and continued until completed in May 1954. We started the actual changeover in June and completed it the end of June. The individual circuits were changed over, for the most part, late Saturday night and early Sunday morning during June. The power outages were kept to a minimum and the time selected was calculated to be the period when an outage would be least incon- venient to the customers.
The change to 4,160 volt distribution was a very important step for the Department. It resulted in far better distribution, better and more constant voltages, greater capacity and considerable savings. It had the immediate effect of increasing our distribution capacity approximately 75%, without increasing the size of our wire and cable. Our 9 circuits had a capacity of 9,400 KVA, at 2400 volt and 16,450 KVA, at 4,160 volt distribution. Before and during the changeover, we had considerable work done on our underground electric system, including cleaning and servicing of underground transformers and switches, etc.
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On August 31, 1954, hurricane Carol struck and before the storm was over, we had lost nearly all of our service throughout Town. We started the enormous task of restoring power and rebuilding our lines, using nearly all of our personnel, including office, substation and gas depart- ment, with our electric department employees. Professional help was at a premium but we succeeded in securing two outside line crews and one tree crew. We worked virtually night and day at the outset and had restored approximately 80% of our services by Friday, September 3. A severe lightning storm Friday evening set us back again and we lost nearly a day recovering from the lightning storm. All of our power was finally restored by Monday, September 6.
On Saturday, September 11, hurricane Edna struck and again we lost nearly all of our service. This storm was not as severe as the previ- ous one and by Sunday evening we had restored all power.
We estimated that the storm damage totaled approximately $50,000.00 and required approximately 12,500 man hours of work to restore our sys- tem. We were fortunate to receive from the State $32,418.74 for storm damage, under the Hurricane Relief Act.
We are indebted to the employees who labored long and arduously and to the people who were very patient and understanding throughout the storms.
We continued installation of the new street light extension on Main St., Greenwood, and will complete it in 1955. We are having a survey prepared to determine the changes necessary on all street lighting to bring it up to what is considered I.E.S. Code level.
Our electric load continues to increase, and in December we reached a peak load of 7,044 KW, an increase of 11.8% in peak demand over last year.
Four new fire alarm boxes and one new police box were installed. A total of 15,000 feet of fire alarm and police cable was installed.
We are grateful to the members of the Municipal Light Board for their help and understanding during the trials that beset the Depart- ment during 1954.
Financial Statements follow:
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1954
ASSETS
PLANT INVESTMENTS:
Gas Department (Schedule A)
$285,712.79
Electric Department (Schedule B)
607,552.13
General Equipment (Schedule C) 33,686.08
Combination Gas and Electric Building
130,304.91
Office Building
12,788.34
Total
$ 1,070,044.25
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Operation Fund
$106,331.65
Depreciation Fund
61,286.10
Office Fund
100.00
Change Fund
300.00
Fire Alarm Fund
1,088.58
Special Deposits
33,681.47
Accounts Receivable
67,949.94
Materials and Supplies
58,651.46
Total
$ 329,389.20
COST OF GAS CONVERSION
$ 92,421.22
PREPAID INSURANCES
2,275.94
DEFERRED CHARGES
132.92
Total Assets
$ 1,494,263.53
LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
APPROPRIATION FOR FIRE ALARM
$ 1,088.58
CURRENT LIABILITIES :
Consumers' Deposits
$ 33,681.47
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
1,490.98
Interest on Bonds
319.98
Total
$ 35,492.43
BONDS PAYABLE
$ 80,000.00
COST OF GAS CONVERSION AMORTIZED
23,162.83
APPROPRIATED SURPLUS:
Loans Repayment $483,300.00
Appropriation for Construction Repayment 51,632.86
Total SURPLUS (Schedule D)
$ 534,932.86
819,586.83
Total Liabilities and Surplus STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES Year Ending December 31, 1954 GAS DEPARTMENT INCOME FROM THE SALE OF GAS:
Residence
$193,878.13
Commercial
37,014.25
Heating
4,853.04
Municipal
1,547.62
Minimum
252.11
Total DEDUCT-OPERATING EXPENSES:
$ 237,545.15
Gas Purchased
$ 95,935.57
Distribution
55,582.39
Commercial
12,087.15
$ 1,494,263.53
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New Business General Depreciation
217.68 16,723.98 19,895.08
Total
$ 200,441.85
OPERATING INCOME
$ 37,103.30
ADD-OTHER INCOME:
Jobbing
$ 29.72
Interest on Bank Balance
315.00
Income from Rents
575.40
Total
$ 920.12
GROSS INCOME
$ 38,023.42
DEDUCT-OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest on Bonds
$ 390.00
Interest on Consumer's Deposits
410.57
Bad Debts
87.30
Total
$ 887.87
NET INCOME TO SURPLUS (Schedule D)
$ 37,135.55
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
INCOME FROM THE SALE OF ELECTRICITY :
Residence
$399,714.84
Commercial
154,858.13
Power
119,484.73
Municipal Lighting
9,454.95
Municipal Power
16,335.78
Street Lighting
28,750.00
Minimum
228.65
Total
$ 728,827.08
DEDUCT-OPERATING EXPENSES:
Electricity Purchased
$374,017.84
Distribution
116,581.59
Utilization
14,593.98
Commercial
28,276.62
New Business
1,867.63
General
30,738.97
Depreciation
74,120.11
Total
$ 640,196.74
OPERATING REVENUE
$ 88,630.34
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ADD-OTHER INCOME:
Jobbing
$ 319.27
Interest on Bank Balance
735.00
Income from Rents
1,342.60
Total
$ 2,396.87
GROSS INCOME
$ 91,027.21
DEDUCT-OTHER EXPENSES :
Interest on Bonds
$ 909.97
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
957.99
Bad Debts
447.12
Total
$ 2,315.08
NET INCOME TO SURPLUS (Schedule D) $ 88,712.13
PLANT INVESTMENT GAS DEPARTMENT-SCHEDULE A
Land
$ 6,604.47
Boiler Plant Equipment
1,436.01
Miscellaneous Power Plant Equipment
618.25
Street Mains
174,286.95
Services
58,094.03
Consumers' Meters
34,024.46
Consumers' Meter Installation
10,648.62
Total
$ 285,712.79
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT-SCHEDULE B
Land
$ 6,021.82
Structures
11,981.97
Substation Equipment
175,315.14
Poles, Fixtures, and Overhead Conductors
153,915.18
Underground Conduits
3,891.57
Underground Conductors
105,218.27
Consumers' Meters
36,840.27
Consumers' Meter Installation
1,014.67
Line Transformers
75,706.65
Transformer Installation
17,297.84
Street Lighting Equipment
20,348.75
Total
$ 607,552.13
GENERAL EQUIPMENT-SCHEDULE C
Office Equipment Store Equipment
$ 3,926.62 3,539.65
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Transportation Equipment Laboratory Equipment Miscellaneous Equipment
10,090.91 752.51 15,376.39
Total
$
33,686.08
SURPLUS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1954 SCHEDULE D
Balance, January 1st
$747,467.78
Profit from Electric Operations
88,712.13
Profit from Gas Operations
37,135.55
Income from the Sale of Junk Wire, Cable, etc.
3,506.04
Total
$ 876,821.50
DEBITS
Paid to Town
$ 50,000.00
Bonds Paid
5,000.00
Property Abandoned
2,234.67
Total
$ 57,234.67
SURPLUS, December 31, 1954
$ 819,586.83
COST OF GAS
Total Cost at Plant
$ 95,935.57
Cost per M. Cubic Feet
$ 1.076
Average Cost delivered per M. Cubic Feet
$ 2.470
Average Selling price per M. Cubic Feet
$ 2.927
Total Gas Purchased Cu. Ft.
89,104,000
Total Gas Sold Cu. Ft.
81,131,200
COST OF ELECTRICITY
Total Cost at Switchboard
$374,017.84
Cost per K.W. Hr.
.01540
Average Cost Delivered per K.W. Hr.
02843
Average Selling price per K.W. Hr.
.03237
Total Electricity Purchased K.W. Hr.
24,285,111
Total Electricity Sold K.W. Hr.
22,512,570
Respectively submitted,
MICHAEL F. COLLINS,
Manager
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Town Election - March 1, 1954
REFERENDA
Question No. 1 Representative Town Government
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Prec. 3 Prec. 4
Prec. 5
Total
Yes
451
389
45
288
226
1804
No
760
484
679
333
314
2750
Blanks
458
194
367
137
300
1456
Question No. 2 Fire Chief and Fire Force Civil Service
Yes
916
567
764
437
397
3081
No
361
296
388
187
183
1415
Blanks
392
204
344
134
260
1334
Selectmen (For One Year)
Thomas W. Ackerson
733
752
676
454
234
2849
Matthew P. Curran
950
578
864
370
374
3136
George J. Gould
791
616
666
442
202
2717
Catherine E. Simpson
1013
671
959
520
316
3479
Patsy Carisella
322
126
234
127
519
1328
Harry H. Denning
562
353
605
204
210
1934
Thomas E. Hurton
397
136
322
125
144
1124
Hugh J. Morgan, Jr.
457
229
672
217
186
1761
Clarence L. Myette
364
172
- 257
178
124
1095
Jeremiah Joshua Peck
373
122
300
105
169
1066
Burton F. Whitcomb
525
439
529
317
132
1942
James Zafarana
336
422
244
191
286
1479
Blanks
1522
719
1152
543
1296
5232
Town Clerk
(For One Year)
Charles F. Young
1310
902
1132
586
655
4585
Blanks
359
165
364
172
185
1245
Moderator
(For One Year)
William J. Lee
1334
902
1255
624
585
4700
Blanks
335
165
241
134
255
1130
Treasurer
(For One Year)
John I. Preston
1240
878
1115
580
563
4376
Blanks
429
189
381
178
277
1454
Assessor
(For Three Years)
Leo F. Douglass
1150
663
1108
495
531
3947
Charles S. Mason
339
329
261
194
160
1283
Blanks
180
75
127
69
149
600
101
143RD ANNUAL REPORT
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