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Number of arrests
779
Number of arrests on warrants
44
Number of arrests without warrants
244
Number of arrests on capias
14
Number of arrests on default warrants
3
Number of summonses served
474
Males
714
Females
65
Residents
319
Non-residents
460
AUTOMOBILE LAWS, VIOLATIONS OF:
Abandoning motor vehicle
1
Causing personal injury to person
1
Causing property damage
2
Failing to stop on signal of officer
4
Improper lights
2
Improper plates
4
Left turn where prohibited
1
Mechanical signal, not stopping
8
Minor oper. motor vehicle with liquor in motor vehicle
1
Motor running
3
Not keeping to right of way
7
One-way street, Violation of
3
Operating after revocation of license
2
Operating after suspension of license
6
Operating-failing to slow down at intersection
34
Operating-no registration
4
Operating so as to endanger
11
Operating-speeding
73
Operating under the influence
6
Operating with unnecessary noise
2
Operating without license
10
Operating without official inspection
26
Parking violation
117
Passing motor vehicle on right
2
Stop sign-not stopping
87
Uninsured car
10
Unregistered car
10
Using without authority
9
Using without authority after suspension
5
U-turn violation
15
FOR THE FOLLOWING CRIMES:
Arrested for other officers
41
Assault and battery
14
Assault with dangerous weapon
1
Assault-mutual
2
Breaking, entering and larceny in the nighttime
7
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17
Breaking, entering and larceny in the daytime
1
Conspiracy
2
Delinquency, Contributing to
2
Destroying street lights
3
Disturbing the peace
2
Dog law, Violation of
1
Drunkenness
105
Exposing person
1
Firearms, Discharge of
1
Firearms, Illegal possession of
1
Forgery
2
Glass, Throwing in streets
7
Illegitimacy
1
Indecent assault
1
Insane
14
Larceny
40
Larceny, Attempt to commit
2
Lewdness
3
Narcotic drug laws, Violation of
3
Non-support
3
Probation, Violation of
16
Rape
1
Rape, Attempt to commit
1
Revolver, Carrying without a license
1
Runaway boys and girls
5
Robbery, Armed
2
Safe-keeping
10
School bus violation
8
Truancy
3
Unnatural act
2
Vagrancy
4
HOW DISPOSED OF:
Appealed
12
Continued
54
Defaulted
37
Delivered to other officers
41
Discharged
14
Dismissed
37
Fines imposed
391
Grand Jury
9
House of Correction
19
Insane Hospital
14
Middlesex Training School
3
Placed on file
39
Probation
3
Released
71
Sherborn, Reformatory for Women
1
State Farm
7
State Prison
2
Suspended sentence to House of Correction
13
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Suspended sentence to State Farm
7
Youth Service Board, Committed to
2
Youth Service Board, Suspended sentence to
3
AMOUNT OF FINES IMPOSED BY THE COURT:
3 @
$ 1.00
$ 3.00
44 @
2.00
88.00
24 @
3.00
72.00
118
5.00
590.00
1 @
7.00
7.00
99 @
10.00
990.00
30 @
15.00
450.00
19
20.00
380.00
20 @
25.00
500.00
1 @
35.00
35.00
17 @
50.00
850.00
1 @
75.00
75.00
10 @
100.00
1,000.00
1 @
200.00
200.00
1 @
300.00
300.00
1 @
500.00
500.00
1 @
600.00
600.00
TOTAL $6,640.00
MISCELLANEOUS REPORT:
Accidents reported
449
Amount of lost property recovered
$ 3,854.55
Amount of property left outside stores & cared for
$ 4,618.00
Amount of stolen property recovered
$50,772.29
Bicycles found
42
Bicycles taken, no lights
1
Broken wires reported
26
Buildings found open and secured
820
Burglary (false alarm)
93
Complaints and cases investigated
2,928
Dead and stray cats reported
44
Dead bodies cared for
14
Dead dogs reported
33
Defects in gas pipes reported
5
Defects in streets and sidewalks reported
145
Defects in water pipes reported
19
Detail for public assemblages
1,287
Dog bites reported
78
Dogs killed
64
Fires discovered and alarm given
18
Fires discovered and extinguished without alarm
18
Gun shot wounds
1
House lights reported out
1
Lanterns in dangerous places
3
Lights found burning in buildings
28
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Lost children cared for
21
Lost dogs found and returned to owners
84
Medical Examiner cases
27
Messages delivered
132
Obstructions removed from the street
17
Officers at fires
445
Persons missing
33
Rescued from drowning
10
Runaway boys cared for
20
Runaway girls cared for
8
Serious sickness signs put out
2
Sick and disabled people assisted
1,152
Street lights not burning
71
Water running to waste
13
Wires burning trees
2
NUMBER OF DUTY CALLS:
Number of ambulance cases
721
Miles covered by the ambulance
9,630
Miles covered by Car #91
51,522
Miles covered by Car #92
15,033
Miles covered by Car #94
25,217
Miles covered by Car #95
9,472
Miles covered by Car #96
476
Miles covered by Motorcycle #1
6,783
Miles covered by Motorcycle #2
2,478
Miles covered by Safety Car
5,560
Number of Duty Calls
70,420
Legal papers served for out-of-town departments
671
Legal papers served for our department
624
Three-way summonses issued
1,286
Motor vehicle violation notices issued
550
MONEY COLLECTED & TURNED OVER TO TREASURER:
Ambulance bills
$479.00
Bicycle registrations
59.60
Firearms to carry
224.00
Firearms to deal in
30.00
Photocopy records
649.50
Sanitary machine
11.40
Taxi licenses to operate
170.00
Miscellaneous
99.25
TOTAL $1,722.75
MONEY TURNED OVER TO COURT OR COMPLAINANT:
Non-support
$ 895.00
Restitution
3,236.98
TOTAL $4,131.98
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
It is my feeling, as Chief of Police, that this Police Department and the Town of Wakefield should take advantage of any opportunities to fur- ther the education of department members in every field of police work. In accordance with this practice, the department members have participated in several schools and conferences offered by the Federal Bureau of Inves- tigation and by larger police departments or agencies in this area, as follows: F.B.I. In-Service-Training Police School, Wakefield Police Station, Feb. 4,
11, 18 & 25, 1963, on Note Taking & Report Writing, Sex Offenders, In- terviews & Interrogations, Preparation for Trial & Moot Court.
F.B.I. School on Police Administration, John Hancock Building, Boston, May 6 thru 17, 1963.
Cambridge Police Training School for Recruits, May 6 thru June 18, 1963. F.B.I. Firearms Instruction, Camp Curtis Guild, May 13 thru 17, 1963; also Oct. 28 thru Oct. 31, 1963.
F.B.I. Seminar for Police Training Directors, American Mutual Insurance Co., Wakefield, May 13 thru 17, 1963.
Boston Police Training Session in Identification & Photography, May 22 thru June 14, 1963.
Mosler Safe Co., Waltham, Conference on Burglary & Safe-cracking, May 8, 1963.
F.B.I. Firearms Instructors Course, Camp Curtis Guild, Sept. 16 thru 20, 1963.
F.B.I. Special Police Conference on Bank Robberies, Reading, Dec. 3, 1963. Also, on the same evening, the management and employees of the four Wakefield banks gathered at the Wakefield Police Station to confer with an F.B.I. Special Agent in regard to bank security measures.
F.B.I. Searches and Seizures School, Reading, Dec. 10 & 11, 1963.
The above courses were attended by some or by all members of the police department at little or no expense to the town.
During the year 1963, Patrolman Raymond J. Beane was retired from the Police Department after twenty-seven years of honorable service. Of- ficer Beane was appointed a reserve patrolman on Nov. 10, 1936, became a regular patrolman on Jan. 1, 1939, and was retired on Feb. 18, 1963.
Patrolman William E. Myers, Jr., was also retired on Nov. 20, 1963, be- cause of a physical disability. Officer Myers was appointed a reserve patrol- man on Sept. 15, 1960, and became a regular patrolman on Oct. 1, 1960.
Roy E. Melanson was appointed a regular patrolman as of March 1, 1963, and James D. Crocker was appointed a regular patrolman as of Jan. 1, 1964. These two men filled the vacancies in the department in the rank of regular patrolman.
The Main Street Chevrolet Company, following its policy of several years, donated a 1963 station wagon to the department for use as a safety car. The Safety Officer visits schools and checks on children going to schools, playgrounds and bathing areas. His function is to aid the youth of the town in any way.
In this report, I should like to thank all those who have been of assis- tance to us in the performance of our duties during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
J. MERRITT WENZEL
Chief of Police
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152ND ANNUAL REPORT
Report of Chief of Fire Department
During the year this department has responded to 1,066 alarms divided as follows: 240 Box Alarms and 826 Still Alarms.
Estimate of Property Endangered
$1,463,650.00
Insurance on Property Endangered
1,640,500.00
Loss on Property
148,335.59
Insurance Paid on Loss
104,929.46
Transit Value
14,400.00
Transit Loss
6,251.70
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM P. HURTON Chief of Fire Department
REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN
During the year there was a total of 242 grass and woods fires.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM P. HURTON
Forest Warden
Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
The following is a report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures De- partment for 1963.
Adjusted
Sealed
Condemned
Scales over 5000 to 10,000 lbs.
4
Scales over 100 to 5,000 lbs.
4
13
Scales under 100 lbs.
13
113
1
Avoirdupois Weights
2
40
Apothecary Weights
75
Liq. Meas .- 1 gal. or under
1
1
Gasoline Meters
5
118
Oil-Grease-Meters
25
Vehicle Tank
23
Bulk Storage
7
Leather Measuring Devices
1
Wire Cordage
2
Yardsticks
2
-
TOTALS
25
424
1
Inspected 397 lbs. of meats, vegetables, bread and butter.
PASQUALE J. CARISELLA Sealer of Weights and Measures
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Report of Plumbing Inspector
The annual report of the Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1963 is as follows:
Number of Permits issued
213
Number of Fixtures installed
1,102
Gas storage-hot water heaters
25
Electric storage-hot water heaters
7
Oil storage-hot water heaters
8
Hot Water Tanks
9
Tankless Heaters
60
Water Closets
279
Lavatories
280
Bath Tubs
120
Showers
34
Urinals
14
Sinks
125
Laundry trays
18
Dish Washers
10
Disposals
8
Washing Machines
50
Drinking Fountains
13
Dental Chairs
3
Drains
1
Ice Cube Machines
1
Steam Kettles
1
Drip Chests
5
Sewer Connections
29
Cesspools
2
Fees for permits
$908.00
Respectfully submitted,
KENNETH G. SHAW
Inspector of Plumbing
Report of Dog Officer
The following is my report as Dog Officer for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1963.
Stray dogs picked up
162
Stray dogs returned 120
Stray dogs disposed of
42
Stray cats picked up
57
Stray cats returned
4
Stray cats disposed of
53
Dead animals picked up
105
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN W. HOPKINS Dog Officer
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152ND ANNUAL REPORT
Report of Wire Inspector
I submit the following report of my activities for the year ending December 31, 1963.
Permits granted
744
Inspections made
1,402
Inspections approved
681
Temporary service permits
20
Temporary approvals (service only)
60
Change in service (two to three wire)
94
Permits for larger three wire service
33
Permits for commercial lighting services
10
Permits for commercial power services
8
Installations not passing inspection
35
Installations corrected and passed
35
Meetings on job with electricians
75
Property owners notified to make wiring changes
30
Inspections made with Fire Chief
27
Inspections requested by Fire Department
15
Inspections requested by Municipal Light Department
3
Notified for wiring without permit and payment of fee
11
Inspections after lightning damage
1
Inspections of Convalescent Homes
14
Inspections of Public Schools
26
Inspections of Public Buildings
11
Fees collected January 1, 1963 to January 1, 1964 and deposited
in Wakefield Trust Company
$1,842.00
In this report, I would like to express my appreciation for the co-oper- ation extended this department by Michael Collins, Manager of the Muni- cipal Light Department, Frank A. Tredinnick, Building Inspector, and Chief William Hurton of the Wakefield Fire Department.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. CURRAN
Wire Inspector
Report of Animal Inspector
The following is my report as Animal Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1963.
Sixty four (64) animals were ordered quarantined as a precautionary measure against rabies.
All live stock and their shelters were examined and found to be in satis- factory condition.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN W. HOPKINS Animal Inspector
94
Inspections after fire damage
24
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Report of Building Inspector
I submit the following report of my activities for the year ending De- cember 31, 1963.
Building permits granted
196
Sets of plans for new houses, schools, alterations and additions approved 174
Building inspections made
1501
New dwellings
56
Inspections with State Inspector
3
Buildings condemned
1
Inspections with Fire Chief
16
Inspections of Fire Jobs
22
Complaints investigated
167
Complaints investigated regarding Zoning By-Laws
129
Violations of Zoning Laws checked
123
Public Halls inspected
7
Lodging Houses inspected
4
Sign inspections
38
Shingle permits issued
7
Sidewalk permits issued
17
Elevators inspected
32
Fire escapes inspected
2
Buildings razed
19
Convalescent Homes inspected
6
Permits refused
30
Board of Appeals meetings attended
31
Miles driven
5,914
Calls received at home after hours
226
Permit fees received
$1,097.00
PERMIT VALUATION FOR LAST SIX YEARS
1958
$1,483,684
1961
$2,522,908.62
1959
3,671,570
1962
1,195,850
1960
2,024,560
1963
2,280,445
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK A. TREDINNICK
Building Inspector
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152ND ANNUAL REPORT
Report of Director of Civil Defense
This department was organized pursuant to directives issued by the Governor of Massachusetts and Chapter 639 General Laws of Massachusetts.
There is one paid employee serving part time as office clerk and field agent. The director and all other members of the organization are serving on a volunteer basis.
ADVISORY COUNCIL: The Director of Civil Defense requested the Board of Selectmen to reactivate the Advisory Council.
COMMUNICATIONS: The Quannapowitt Ham Radio Association has obtained a club license for our RACES network. It is licensed in the name of the late Everett Whitney and eliminates legal problems involved with licensing through an individual. This club has supplied the town with tech- nical knowledge in the past on communications problems for which we owe them a sincere vote of thanks. Two portable radios on police frequency and one RACES base station and one mobile unit on the fire frequency for the Civil Defense Rescue Truck are now in service.
POLICE - FIRE SERVICES: These organized groups received regular training and available as are all units for varied types of emergency. Per Capita Cost of Auxiliary Policeman - based on 1964 budget - $15.95; Per Capita Cost of Auxiliary Fireman - based on 1964 budget - $42.67.
MEDICAL: A small group of highly trained personnel stand ready to man our emergency hospitals and fill in on minor emergencies.
MATCHING FUNDS: It is recommended by this department that the Town take further advantage of this program in all areas.
SHELTER: Under the direction of Deputy Director Frank Tredinnick two shelter sites, The Wakefield Trust Company and the Police Station, are licensed and stockpiled.
The director thanks Deputy Director Frank Tredinnick for his untiring efforts in the field of Civil Defense; The Board of Selectmen, and the heads of all town departments and the Daily Item for their cooperation in this effort.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES T. HURTON
Director of Civil Defense
Health and Welfare
C
Reports of
HEALTH DEPARTMENT WELFARE DEPARTMENT VETERANS' SERVICES RECREATION COMMISSION
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Report of Board of Health
In the year 1963 the following cases were reported to the Board of Health:
Chicken Pox
48
Mumps
120
Dog Bites
84
Scarlet Fever
9
Measles
13
German Measles
31
Whooping Cough
1
Meningococcal Meningitis
2
Aseptic Meningitis
1
Influenzal Meningitis
1
Trichinosis
1
Ameobic Dysentery
2
Infectious Hepatitis
2
Scarletina
1
Scarlet Fever, including Strep Throat
8
In March, a public clinic was held to administer Oral Sabin Poliomye- litis Vaccine Type II to both children and adults. Over 1,200 doses were given. Voluntary contributions amounted to $1,034.85 as compared to the expenditure of $1,086.75. All three types of Oral Sabin Vaccine have been available at the Board of Health office for those who either missed a Type or wished to start the series.
The Board of Health accepted with regret the resignation of Mrs. Shir- ley Stoddart R.N. as of July 1, 1963 and announced the appointment of Mrs. Jean Anderson R.N. to become effective on the same date.
Influenza inoculations were given to the Policemen, Firemen, and Traf- fice Supervisors.
Diptheria, Tetanus and Whooping Cough immunization clinics were held for pre-schoolers and also first and sixth grades with 26 receiving a series of three inoculations and 163 receiving booster inoculations.
At the present time, there are 4 patients in the hospital with Tuber- culosis. There have been a total of 10 admissions throughout the year with a total of 3 new tuberculosis patients and 17 patients on Chemotherapy.
The following is an abbreviated summary of field trips, nursing services and investigations made by the Public Health Nurse and Agent:
Nursing visits to Tuberculosis patients and contacts
76
Number of trips to Sanatorium for X-rays 32
Number of contacts to Tbc. patients X-rays or O.T. Tested 36
Number of case patients registered X-rays 42
10
Tbc. patients hospitalized during the year Premature baby investigations
11
As of December 16, 1963 the State Dept. of Public Health took over the supervision of Kindergartens and Nursery Schools. Up until that time, the Wakefield Board of Health supervised 9 schools within the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
NORMAN S. BOSWORTH, Chairman
EVAN H. FAIRBANKS, Secretary
ROBERT DUTTON, M.D.
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152ND ANNUAL REPORT
Report of Board of Public Welfare
The Wakefield Board of Public Welfare respectfully submits its annual report for the year 1963.
The various categories of assistance under the supervision of the Board, are General Relief, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, Disability Assistance, Old Age Assistance, and Medical Assistance for the Aged. The last four (4) are part of the Social Security Act. Many types of employ- ment are not covered under the present Social Security Act, and the present grants under Old Age and Survivor's Insurance Program are not sufficient to provide for the individual's needs, and therefore they are required to seek public assistance in addition to their Social Security grants, to meet the present costs of living. Under the present laws governing the administra- tion of public relief, all needs are met - there is no maximum amount. This means that an individual's needs, to include medical, hospital and all other services are provided, in addition to the needs in the home.
Public Welfare
During 1963 there were 40 cases aided under this category in Wakefield with an expenditure of $12,270.00. Assistance under this program is granted to individuals who are not eligible for other types of assistance. In most cases, applications are received from individuals due to sickness or unem- ployment. They are not constant cases and sometimes receive assistance for a short period of time only. This is the only category of relief in which the Federal Government does not participate, with the exception of Cubans.
Aid To Families With Dependent Children
During 1963 the local Board aided 43 cases under this program. The cost of this program was shared by the Federal Government, the State and the local community.
Disability Assistance
This program is part of the Social Security Act. During 1963, 33 cases have received a direct grant from this agency. The Federal and State re- imburse the community according to the formula for assistance granted. The Federal money is held in a special account by the Town Accountant - the State money goes to the General Fund or the Excess and Deficiency Account of the Town as an estimated receipt.
Old Age Assistance
During 1963 there were 192 cases aided by the Wakefield Board of Pub- lic Welfare under this category; the Federal and State Government reim- burse this Town for assistance rendered according to the formula. This program supplements the recipient's Social Security or Retirement plan to bring their needs up to the State Standards of Assistance.
Medical Assistance For The Aged
Medical Assistance for the Aged is also part of the Social Security Act, and became effective on October 1, 1960. The costs are shared also by the Federal, State and local Government. This program has increased tre- mendously since its effective date. The total number that were on the program during 1963 was 159.
The following is a monthly breakdown of expenses for the four (4) Federal categories during 1963 showing grants as well as medical.
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AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN - 1963
Amount Paid
Month
Number of Cases Number In Families
To Client
Medical
Total Paid
January
31
114
$4624.69
$ 619.94
$5244.63
February
30
115
4881.92
587.05
5468.97
March
30
118
4918.93
796.92
5715.85
April
31
118
4707.44
502.75
5210.19
May
30
119
5196.44
788.32
5984.76
June
30
115
4561.21
1066.34
5627.55
July
27
113
4501.94
851.57
5353.51
August
30
113
5039.69
813.71
5853.40
September
29
119
4676.23
743.83
5420.06
October
29
115
4626.95
481.05
5108.00
November
30
121
5266.62
891.25
6157.87
December
29
119
4691.20
415.35
5106.55
Amount received from Federal
$29,450.00
Amount received from State
20,133.69
Amount refunded or check cancelled
4,549.95
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE -1963
Amount Paid
Month
Number of Cases
To Clients
Medical
Total Paid
January
21
$1428.46
$1762.15
$3190.61
February
19
1176.40
1262.99
2439.39
March
22
979.36
1344.97
2324.33
April
19
855.40
1100.02
1955.42
May
17
859.45
1207.12
2066.57
June
19
902.30
1056.20
1958.50
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
July
19
683.27
1644.81
2328.08
August
19
697.10
3351.14
4048.24
September
23
758.88
3531.71
4290.59
October
25
816.86
2639.55
3456.41
November
22
974.99
3555.18
4530.17
December
23
1065.26
1439.61
2504.87
Amount received from Federal
$11,709.50
Amount received from State
14,536.51
Amount refunded or checks cancelled
254.75
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE -1963
Amount Paid
Month
Number of Cases
To Clients
Medical
Total Paid
January
175
$10,811.96
$2816.39
$13,628.35
February
173
11,094.74
2554.57
13,649.31
March
174
10,960.31
2484.80
13,445.11
April
172
10,643.09
3025.78
13,668.87
May
168
10,867.10
2643.65
13,510.75
June
163
9,408.03
3224.37
12,632.40
July
158
9,259.20
1999.27
11,258.47
August
157
9,112.73
2129.29
11,242.02
September
157
10,422.79
3382.87
13,805.66
October
158
11,003.79
2060.02
13,063.81
November
156
10,576.21
4002.26
14,578.47
December
155
10,468.58
4871.62
15,340.20
Amount received from Federal
$97,756.58
Amount received from State
28,546.33
Amount refunded or checks cancelled
2,151.02
Amount received from Recoveries
7,634.92
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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGED - 1963
Month
Number of Cases
Amount Paid To Clients
Medical
Total Paid
January
119
$534.70
$16,292.52
$16,827.22
February
118
485.10
14,827.00
15,312.10
March
113
451.60
12,379.12
12,830.72
April
113
469.10
15,102.60
15,571.70
May
120
463.60
16,514.85
16,978.45
June
122
476.63
19,051.66
19,528.29
July
123
519.78
15,901.69
16,421.47
August
123
487.50
17,631.16
18,118.66
September
119
477.50
18,593.03
19,070.53
October
93
501.50
15,672.72
16,174.22
November
89
484.00
15,234.83
15,718.83
December
135
486.17
16,549.42
17,035.59
Amount received from Federal
$96,582.13
Amount received from State .
66,996.83
Amount refunded or checks cancelled
4,031.55
Respectfully Submitted, WILLIAM SCOTT, Chairman VIRGINIA JACKSON, Secretary P. ELIZABETH KITCHENMAN M. LEO CONWAY HAROLD ROBINSON
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
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152ND ANNUAL REPORT
Report of Veterans' Services and Benefits
Under Chapter 115, General Laws as amended, the Town of Wakefield is reimbursed one-half of all monies spent, provided that proper author- ization from the State as to settlement, dependency and need is shown.
Recipients Expenses
$40,695.25
Recipients aided
95 Cases
Medical cases aided
54 Cases
Fuel cases aided
26 Cases
Veterans' Services
Disability Compensation and Pension Applications
130 Cases
Photostatic Copies
192 Cases
Hospitalization at Veterans' Hospitals
40 Cases
Education - House Loans - G.I. Insurance
40 Cases
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD J. McGRAIL
Veterans' Agent
Veterans' Service Director
Report of Recreation Commission
Weekly meetings were held on Tuesday nights during the past year. Visitors were always welcome at these meetings.
Twelve supervised areas were provided for the children during the sum- mer. The Demonstration Day program at the end of the summer enabled parents and friends to see some of the best work done at the various play- grounds.
A Swimming Meet to declare the town's champions, and a Track and Field Meet for the same purpose were also part of the last week's specialties.
In 1963, more than any other year, adult recreation was given special attention: Softball - consisting of an eight-team league, was played under lights at Veterans' Field. Eighty games in regular season and sixteen games in the play-offs made up the summer schedule. Physical Fitness For Wo- men, was held during the winter months, one night a week, in the Atwell Gymnasium. Physical Fitness For Men, was held three nights a week at the same gymnasium. At Dolbeare Gymnasium, one night a week, golf lessons by a well known professional instructor were given to classes of men and women.
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