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Aug. 23 Robert Langford Holmes
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Anna B. Drew
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Lawrence Baron
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Laura L. Joseph
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Margaret E. McClung
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Sept. 6
Edwin F. Dexter
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Sept. 8
Esther Holdsworth
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Sept. 16
Priscilla Jane Gray
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John Edward Rogers
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Fred Sutcliffe
62
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Sept. 30
Gilbert E. Long
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Oct.
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David Terry Hathaway
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2 Annie Baptist
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Oct. 2 Addie M. Colby
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Oct.
3 William H. Fuller
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3 Rita Ferriea Pedro
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Oct.
3 Stillborn
Oct.
4 Herbert A. Braman
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Oct. 5 Rita Babineau
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Oct. 6 Sarah T. Thatcher
70
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Oct. 6 Thomas Schofield
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Oct. 12 Antone Marshall
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Oct.
14 Albert W. Mantius
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16 Martin Lyman Bisbee
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Sarah A. Done
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Oct. 28
Leo M. Galligan
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Nov. 5 Alma Beaulieu
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Nov. 13 Hiram A. Austin
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John Gelette Jr.
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Annie J. Payne
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Ellen E. Pettee
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Nov. 30
Sarah A. Newcomb
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Nov. 30
Michael J. Gonsalves
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Dec. 4
Robert Fulton MacMillen Sr.
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Seth F. Alden
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Eva E. Kelley
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Robert E. Drefke
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Oct.
17 John D. Ferreira better known as (John D. Smith)
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Deaths Recorded in Fairhaven in 1932-Cont.
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Name
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Dec. 19
George D. Richards
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Dec. 21 Maria Machado
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John Whittaker
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Dec.
31 Daniel Parrington
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31 Charles Vincent
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9 Manuel Fernandes
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Report of the Assesors
To the Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :
We, the Board of Assessors, respectfully submit the follow- ing list of estimated expense of this office for the year 1933. We have carefully considered each item and feel that we have estimated the total as low as is possible.
When we bought the paper for the Assessors Year Book in 1932, we bought enough paper for the year 1933 as it was much cheaper to buy in a larger quantity. We will not have that item this year. We also have enough paper for the Excise Tax List and for the Poll List. In the year 1932, we had no extra office help, not even for vacation, as no vacation was taken until late in October after the Book was written and the List committed to the Tax Collector.
We earnestly suggest that your Board recommend the sum of $2,100.00 for use in this office for the year 1933.
Assistant Assessors $ 175.00
Repairs to Mimeograph, Elliot-Fisher, typewriter
50.00
General Office supplies 150.00
Yearly canvass supplies
200.00
Telephone Service
90.00
Street List supplies
50.00
Travelling Expense and auto hire 75.00
Clerks salary
1,300.00
$2,090.00
Very truly yours, CLARENCE A. TERRY, Chairman, Board of Assessors.
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CASH EXPENDITURES AND INCOME FOR YEAR 1932
Total appropriations:
$443,677.82
State and County Taxes: (Agency)
35,105.30
Old Age Tax, paid State in full:
3,149.00
Total of appropriations and Taxes:
$481,932.12
Transfers: Reserve, County dog, Trust Funds:
38,497.43
Overdrafts: Total of all Departments:
6,792.99
Total:
$ 527,222.54
Credit items :
Reserve Fund, (Transfered above)
$ 5,000.00
Total Balances from appropriations
18,565.27
Total credit items:
23,565.27
Net total expenditures effecting 1932 Tax Rate: Actual receipts other than taxes:
$503,657.27
All trust funds except Stoddard:
$ 33,022.68
County Dog Fund:
1,466.25
Income Tax:
36,077.42
Corporation Tax:
8,720.85
Bank Tax:
25.44
Licenses :
1,280.50
Old Age Refund from State:
274.00
General Government:
975.00
Protection of Persons and Property
411.84
Health and Sanitation:
2,538.08
Special Assessments:
448.97
Highways:
329.83
Charities: (Returns from others)
12,811.24
Soldiers Benefits: (Returns)
938.42
Schools: (Tuition, refunds, etc.)
10,899.02
Rent of land and wharf:
1,670.85
Interest on taxes and assessments:
5,230.83
Trust Co .:
19.50
State Gas tax return: (Acts 1931-32)
10,410.56
Total of actual receipts:
$ 127,551.28
Actual balance to be covered by tax collections:
376,105.99
Actual cash income from taxes during 1932: All receipts of taxes by Collector: $336.118.19
Cash redemptions of Tax Titles: 15,933.12
Total tax collections by Treasurer and Collector:
$ 352,051.31
Actual cash deficit for the year 1932: $ 24,054.68
While our regular method of book-keeping as set up by the State shows that we have a Surplus Revenue for 1932, of $43,347.25, our actual cash income did not balance our actual expenditure by $24,054.68.
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To the Board of Selectmen and the Townspeople of Fairhaven :
The Board of Assessors submit the following report, covering the year 1932.
RECAPITULATION
Appropriations
Town Appropriation, Annual Meeting
$403,677.82
Special Town Meeting, July 8, 1932 38,000.00
Special Town Meeting, Sept. 22, 1932
2,000.00
State Tax
17,647.50
Audit
1,382.85
Parks and Reservations
24.87
Special State Tax, Old Age Assistance
3,149.00
County Tax
16,050.08
Overlay, 1920 to 1929, inc. Appropriated Special Town Meeting, Oct. 6, 1931 $1,921.37 11,921.37
Trans. from Overlay Surplus
10,000.00
Overlay, current year (1932)
9,131.28
$502,984.77
Estimated Receipts
Income Tax
$ 33,449.20
Corporation Tax
8,748.37
Bank Tax
82.08
Licenses
1,444.00
Fines
798.93
Old Age Assistance
2,926.00
General Government
840.10
Protection of Persons and Property
288.99
Health and Sanitation
2,363.13
Special Assessments
670.27
Highways
336.12
Charities
8,108.96
Soldiers' Benefits
696.50
Schools
5,352.20
Rent of Land and Wharf
1,579.31
Interest on Deposit
1,370.25
Trust Company
2.28
Highway Appropriation (Acts of 1931) Gas Tax
10,410.56
Motor Vehicle Tax
15,406.87
Interest on Taxes and Assessment
3,651.44
$ 98,525.56
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Available Funds voted by the Town, approved by Commissioner 11,921.37
$110,446.93
$392,537.84
Net amount raised by Taxation on Polls and Property
Number of Old Age Assistance Taxes 3149 at $1.00 Number of Polls at $2.00 (3149)
$ 3,149.00
Total valuation, $11,787,390.00 at $32.50 per $1,000.00
383,090.84
Additional Betterments (sewers)
856.14
Total of all taxes listed to Tax Collector as of April 1, 1932
$393,393.98
Building, valuation
$7,838.910.00 2,543,230.00
$10,382,140.00
Tax $337,419.86 Tax 45,670.98
Personal Property
1,405,250.00
Total, Real and Personal
$11.787,390.00
$383,090.84
· Amount to be raised
$380,257.56
Overlay Polls
$ 2,833.28
6,298.00
Total amount of Overlay for the year 1932 $ 9,131.28
To find the amount to be raised, add the annual Town Meet- ing Appropriation, the State and County Taxes, except the Old Age Assistance Tax and deduct from this sum, the total Esti- mated Receipts, minus Available Funds.
The tax rate is determinted by deducting the sum of the Estimated Receipts, Polls, (Free Cash in Treasury, if any) from the total Town Appropriations and dividing the balance by the total valuation. The rate may be in fractions and is corrected by increasing or decreasing the Overlay.
STATISTICS
Number of persons assessed on property 3,884 Number of male polls assessed 3,149
Value of assessed Stock in Trade
$ 58,970.00
6,298.00
$392,537.84
Land, valuation
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Value of Live Stock
50,710.00
Value of Assessed Machinery
617,920.00
Value of "all other"" assessed Tangible Personal Property
677,650.00
Total of assessed Tangible Personal Property
$1,405,250.00 $1,405,250.00
Value of Buildings, excluding land
$7,838,910.00
Value of land, excluding buildings 2,543,230.00
$10,382,140.00 $10,382,140.00
Total value of all assessed estate
$11,787,390.00
Tax on Personal Estate
$ 45,670.98
Tax on Real Estate
337,419.86
Tax on Polls
6,298.00
Total amount raised on taxes
$ 389,388.84
Number of horses assessed 100
Number of cows 474
Number of neat cattle other than cows 5
Number of swine 175
Number of dwelling houses assessed 3,250
Number of . acres 7,497
Number of fowl assessed
2,990
value $2,990.00
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Additional and Ommitted Assessments. Dec. 10 - Dec. 25, inc. . Chapter No. 59, Section 75, General Laws
Number of persons assessed 7
Number of male polls assessed 97
Value of assessed Stock in Trade
$
200.00
Value of Live Stock 950.00
Value of "all other" Tangible Personal Property 200.00
Value of all assessed Tangible Tax Personal Property $1,350.00 $1,350.00 $ 43.88
Value of Buildings, without land 2,600.00
Value of land, without buildings 1,430.00
$4,030.00
4,030.00 130.98
Total valuation and Tax $5,380.00 $174.86 Number of horses, 2; cows, 14; houses, 3; number of sq. ft., 24,382; fowl, 10; value $10.00.
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EXCISE TAX STATISTICS
There were 2,332 cars assessed at a valuation of $534,720.00. The taxes were committed to the Tax Collector in five Warrants and totaled the sum of $14,107.69. Abatements were granted during the year on cars sold, transferred, etc., to the amount of $751.24. We derived, therefore, the sum of $13,356.46 from the tax on cars for the year 1932.
The Motor Excise Tax rate for the year 1932 was $29.92. For the year 1933, it will be $31.55. This Motor Vehicle Tax rate is determined by the State and is universal throughout the Commonwealth.
Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE A. TERRY, JOSEPH B. PECK, CHRISTOPHER J. BIRTWISTLE, Board of Assessors.
Report of the Auditors
Fairhaven, Mass., January 1, 1933.
We hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of the Tax Collector, Treasurer, Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor and the School Committee of the Town of Fairhaven, for the year ending December 31, 1932, and find them correct.
CHARLES E. SHURTLEFF, RALPH E. LUMBARD,
Auditors.
Report of the Highway Department
At the organization of the Board of Selectmen, February 8, 1932, Mr. Thomas W. Whitfield was appointed Superintendent of Streets, under authority of Chapter 371 of the Acts of 1928, and in accordance with the vote of the Annual Town Meeting, Satur- day, February 13, 1932.
The number of unemployed men has greatly increased over last year, and consequently, the Highway Department has had the added burden of putting these men to work, in accordance with a vote of the Selectmen whereby all men receiving welfare assistance must work two days each week if physically able to do
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so. It has been a task to find work for these men from day to day throughout the year, but it has been done, and several note- worthy pieces of work accomplished. There follows a brief review of the work done by the Department with Welfare labor.
Grubbing and cleaning all the principal gravel sidewalks in town.
Cleaning all gutters in town.
New sidewalks constructed on each side of Terry Street, and repairs made to the sidewalks on Ball, Coggeshall, and Main Streets.
Many outlying streets heretofore in practically unpassable condition, have been rebuilt with cinders and put in good con- dition. All cinder roads in town were patched where necessary. and every macadam road in town was patched with stone and asphalt.
The following streets in part or whole, were graded and asphalt applied : Christian, Jefferson, Mulberry and Pleasant.
The curbings on Green Street between Cottage and Cedar were aligned.
All bushes were cut along the highways, and all other travelled roads in town. The same was done at the Almshouse, where the winter's supply of wood was cut and stored.
Considerable painting of Town property was carried out by the Highway Department. School fences and other equipment adjacent to the schools were painted, as well as the fence at the Town Yard. The waiting stations at New Boston Road and Sconticut Neck Road were reconditioned and painted. The Academy Building on Main Street was thoroughly scraped and repainted.
Two new projects were undertaken by the Highway De- partment when skating ponds were constructed; one at Morgan Street in the North part of the Town, and the other on Church Street at the South part of the Town. To date, there has been little skating weather, but I feel that by doing this work, the Town has not only been rid of undesirable menaces, but has turned them into recreation spots for the younger generation.
I feel that with a reduced appropriation to begin with, and a great increase in percentage of unemployed labor, we have ac- complished much good for the Town. We have purchased only the necessities, yet our equipment is rated as second to none in the State in proportion to other Towns our size. This equip- ment is in excellent condition, as, in fact, is the entire organiza- tion, and we extend a cordial invitation to the townspeople to visit the town yard and inspect the Highway Department.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS W. WHITFIELD, Superintendent of Streets.
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Report of the Planning Board
The work of the Planning Board for the year 1932 has included little of a constructive nature. Rather, the Board has devoted much of its activities to the discussion of violations of the zoning laws. A very flagrant violation was noted in the effort of a citizen to operate a general merchandising and auto accessory store in a location where there formerly existed a warehouse, operating in a non-conforming area. The efforts of the Board to have this violation rectified met with a stiff resis- tance, and it was only after many hearings leading to a joint meeting of the Board with the Selectmen, the Building Inspec- tor, the Board of Appeals, and Mr. Edward T. Hartman, State Consultant on Planning, that the desired result was achieved and the business discontinued.
At this meeting Mr. Hartman gave a very impressive sum- mary of the attitude of the Courts towards similar infringements of the Zoning Laws, and if all the citizens of Fairhaven could have heard him and could realize the risk that they run in vio- lating these laws, I am sure that such violations would cease.
The petition of the Southeastern Dairy Products Company for a change of zone from residential to business for the pro- perty on the west side of Alden Road, south of Bridge Street, was approved, after hearings had been held and a subsequent town meeting ratified the change.
Much discussion of traffic improvement and safety work occupied our time, and the Board stands squarely behind the efforts of the Safety Committee members in their attempt to improve the unsatisfactory conditions existing in Fairhaven.
JAMES A. STETSON, 1
Chairman
Report of the Board of Appeals ....
The Fairhaven Board of Appeals held nine (9) public hear- ings during the year 1932.
The Board recommended the granting of permits as follows : Erection of, (and addition to) buildings or garages nearer
to lot and street lines than the required zoning law distances 5
Erection of buildings in residential areas for business purposes 2 The following petitions were given leave to withdraw : Erection of four car garage in residential area 1
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Petition for erection of building in variance with zoning
laws because of lack of proper blue prints . 1
The Board is asking for the sum of $26.00 for the year 1933. Our expenditures for 1932 were $25.75. The entire Board serves without pay.
We have also instituted a charge of $2.00 to applicants for the holding of any hearings, thereby helping to make the Board of Appeals self-supporting.
Respectfully, BOARD OF APPEALS, By G. A. Steele, Secretary.
The Board of Appeals, made up of the following members. (Mr. V. O. B. Slater, Chairman, Mr. G. A. Steele, Secretary, Mr. Charles Knowlton, Mr. Thomas Livesey, and Mr. Raymond T. Babbitt) meets in the Town Hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, provided there is business to transact.
Report of the Board of Fire Engineers
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : Gentlemen :
I have the honor to submit herewith my third annual report of the Fairhaven Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1932.
This Department has responded to 39 Bell Alarms and 114 Still Alarms, a total of 153 calls. This figure is 17 more than the 136 calls answered by this Department in 1931.
The two stations of this Department, located at 273 Adams Street and the other at 64 Oxford Street are both in good repair.
The apparatus of this Department is in good condition in every respect. The new American-LaFrance triple combination, 500 gallon pumping engine received by this Department in June and located at Headquarters as Engine 4 has proved entirely satisfactory in every way. In replacing our old Pope-Hartford Chemical with a modern, first-class piece of apparatus equipped with a 500 gallon pump, a 100 gallon booster tank and all neces- sary small equipment as well as a foam generator for combatting oil fires, this replacement has increased the protection given to the citizens by this Department enormously.
Your Board of Fire Engineers, realizing fully that all public officials must give serious thought to municipal economy,
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especially during times such as these have given the appropria- tion for 1933 serious thought and consideration. Due to the continued increase in the demands for protection from this Department, and believing that to weaken the same at this time would be like stopping the clock to save time, your Board recommends an appropriation of $15,500.00, the same as last year.
For the care and maintenance of the Fire Alarm an appro- priation of $250.00 is recommended.
In conclusion, I wish to again thank the members of this Department for their continued loyal and willing support; the Police Department for its efficient co-operation and all other Town Departments for their assistance, and the citizens of Fair- haven for their continued support and co-operation.
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD G. SPOONER, Chief of Fire Department.
Report of the Superintendent of Fire Alarm
It the spirit of the times and strict economy, this depart- ment has been curtailed to no extensions or new work; and only the necessary replacements of worn out wire, cross-arms, batteries and tree trimming, incidental to operation, and con- sistent in keeping the fire alarm system in first class condition.
This has allowed a substantial amount of last year's ap- propriation for alarm purposes to be turned back to the town treasury.
In estimating this year's needs, only the necessary above mentioned factors have been considered, and a small appropria- tion asked.
Respectfully submitted, CLIFTON A. HACKER, Supt. of Fire Alarms.
The Fairhaven Firemen's Relief Association
Since our formation in June 1928, we have steadily built up an organization which today has a membership of 54 men, or about 90% of the present Fire Department. This is a gain
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in percentage because there are fewer firemen today, but we have so far been able to keep our Relief Association membership to within one of its biggest membership years.
As previously outlined in cur reports, we carry a blanket insurance policy which covers our entire membership. This form of protection is very satisfactory and covers our varied requirements exceptionally well.
This past year we have had one claim, a case of blood poisoning, which represents the most serious one during our existence, and we have a non-disability case pending.
The present board of directors are as follows :
President-Paul Keane, Engine 2 Vice President-Joseph Whitfield, Hose 2
Secretary-Richard Dennie, Engine 4
Treasurer-Raymond Babbitt, Engine 1 Auditors-Howard Shumway Ladder 1
Joseph Sutcliffe, Hose 1
Director-Edward G. Spooner, Fire Engineer.
Report of the Park Commissioners
The year 1932 was one in which the tax payers very rightly looked for economy in the various Town departments and your Park Board is pleased to report that again we were able to keep our expenditures within the appropriation voted. If greater economies are desirable in the year to come, it is the hope of your Park Board, that the Playground activities may be main- tained as nearly as their present efficiency as possible. Their increased use seems to have definately established their value to the Town, especially in times like these. During the past year considerable planting was done including that on the south side of Bridge Park to conform with the new adjacent building.
On the whole, the physical aspect of the park system at the end of the season, was good.
Your Board favors the use of a small section of Cushman Park at the Spring Street entrance for the location of a small assembly hall for athletic purposes, provided same can be done without adding to the present- tax burden.
Respectfully submitted, FAIRHAVEN PARK BOARD, HAROLD B. DUTTON, Chairman, MABEL E. POTTER, LEWIS F. POOR, Secretary.
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REPORT OF THE ANTHONY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
The attendance at the Anthony School Playground showed a marked improvement this season. Many children took ad- vantage of the playcenter while it was open mornings. The enrollment of the season amounted to 375 children, not count- ing the children visiting from other communities which would enlarge our total well over the 400 mark.
Usual playground games and sports were carried on with an added interest in inter-playground races and ball games. A new idea of having either a hike, picnic or "weenie" roast each week proved a great success with the children. One hour of every session was devoted to story telling. Mystery stories and true stories having feats of strength and bravery as a basis proved most popular. Basketry was carried on for all children who were interested. Boys as well as girls seem to enjoy this type of handwork.
As an added feature a hose was used as a shower for the children before they went home to lunch. This practice was discontinued during the dry season due to the shortage of water.
At Mrs. Dutton's suggestion a Doll Carriage Parade was held in conjunction with the North Fairhaven Playground. The children with their decorated carriages paraded around Benoit Square in North Fairhaven.
To close the season the North Fairhaven Playground co- operated with this one and a Hoboe Day was held. Children dressed up in the worst looking outfits possible. Prizes were awarded the two best girl hoboes and the two best boy hoboes.
Respectfully submitted,
CHRISTINE R. McLEOD.
REPORT OF THE EAST FAIRHAVEN PLAYGROUND
With the completion of the third season of the East Fair- haven Playground the reports reveal that the summer was more successful than ever before.
Because of the half-day program which went into effect this year the attendance rose to greater heights, and apparatus was constantly in use.
The coolness of the summer made it all the more comfor- table for the children the most promising of reports is the fact that there were no casualties throughout the ten weeks.
The absence of tape markers on the newly renovated tennis court lowered the figures for that sport a trifle, nevertheless it was occupied for long periods at times.
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The weekly sports events were run off on Thursday of each week, the winners going to the Cushman Playground every three weeks for a four-cornered meet.
Because of the newly located tennis court baseball was omitted from the list of the playgrounds sports which consisted of horseshoes, dodge-ball, football. track, and various other means of keeping the children occupied.
The total attendance records for the year are, 365 for the ten weeks, and an average of 65 daily.
Thanks must be given for the kind services of Mr. Spencer. the school janitor.
Respectfully submitted, EMILE DUBIEL
REPORT OF THE CUSHMAN PARK PLAYGROUND
The registration for afternoons, 11 weeks, at Cushman Park Playground was 1,058, enrolled by schools as follows; Job C. Tripp 185, Washington 134, St. Joseph 110, Rogers 90, Junior High 66, High School 60, Older ones 58, Edmund S. Anthony 124, Oxford 26, Sacred Hearts Academy 14, Sacred Hearts School 12, under school age 170. In addition to the above figures more than 100 used Tennis Courts only. The daily averages attendance was over 250 for each afternoon.
Athletic contests were held every Wednesday afternoon and ribbons awarded a's in former years, Emile Dubiel having charge of the sports this season.
The 4 playgrounds united in 3 Field Day contests sending winners tri-weekly to Cushman Park.
The 6A annual Doll Show brought us a record attendance. Over 600 registered that afternoon and the number present was estimated at nearly 1000. Over 20 decorated carriages were in the parade and a large number of foreign and old-fashioned dolls were exhibited.
7 Tennis Tournaments were played and over 200 persons booked courts during the season. The supervisor suggests that the Tennis enthusiasts petition the school committee to turn over the High School Courts to the Park Board to be booked and used during the Playground season in the same manner as Cushman Park courts.
Boys of all ages enjoyed baseball constantly during the sea- son, and games were in progress during the entire playground hours. Both diamonds were used, with older boys on the regulation field. A team representing the center playgrounds played at home and at North Fairhaven several times. Often 60 boys participated during the afternoon.
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Two leagues featured the basket ball season, one of high school boys and one of younger lads. Girls also "shot baskets" and the court was never empty. Several of the high school basket ball squad played regularly during the summer.
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