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100.00
109.03
3.00
3.00
109.03
102.
Pratt, Edwin F. (See John Temple)
103.
Pratt, Windsor
75.00
76.29
2.25
1.75
76.79
104.
Pratt and Hooper
100.00
108.25
3.00
3.00
108.25
105.
Preston, Emma
100.00
105.87
3.00
3.00
105.87
106.
Priest, John Porter (See Harriet Brown, Lucius J. Priest)
107.
Putnam, Cyrus
100.00
105.37
3.00
3.00
105.37
108.
Reed, Isaiah
100.00
116.98
3.00
3.00
116.98
109.
Rentell, James
100.00
108.08
3.00
3.00
108.08
110.
Richardson, E. F.
50.00
50.45
1.50
1.50
50.45
111.
Richardson, James E.
150.00
152.94
4.50
4.50
152.94
112.
Robbins, Varnum
100.00
107.50
3.00
3.00
107.50
113.
Robinson, Charles
75.00
84.33
2.25
1.75
84.83
114.
Rowell, Henderson
50.00
50.53
1.50
1.50
50.53
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115. Scanlon, Thomas
75.00
78.93
2.25
1.75
79.43
116. Smith, Mary E.
75.00
80.35
2.25
1.75
80.85
117. Staples, Guy
50.00
50.25
1.50
1.50
50.25
118. Stevens, Levi
100.00
103.25
3.00
3.00
103.25
119.
Stevens, William F.
100.00
103.00
3.00
3.00
103.00
120.
Stockwell, George B.
100.00
101.63
3.00
3.00
101.63
121.
Stockwell, Ira ..
100.00
105.12
3.00
3.00
105.12
122.
Stone, Bradley (See William A. Cutter)
123.
Stone, Charles B.
100.00
105.12
3.00
3.00
105.12
124.
Stone, Edwin
100.00
109.35
3.00
3.00
109.35
125.
Stowell, Mary Alma
100.00
101.00
3.00
3.00
101.00
126.
Tasker, Frank E.
100.00
100.67
3.00
3.00
100.67
127.
Taylor, Thomas
100.00
102.75
3.00
3.00
102.75
128.
Temple, John and Edward Pratt
100.00
109.40
3.00
3.00
109.40
129.
Towne, George L.
75.00
79.10
2.25
1.75
79.60
130.
Turner, George C.
50.00
51.18
1.50
1.50
51.18
131.
Tuttle, Alonzo L.
50.00
51.16
1.50
1.50
51.16
132.
Twitchell, Charles S.
50.00
50.29
1.50
1.50
50.29
133.
Walcott, F. D. .
100.00
118.81
3.00
3.00
118.81
134.
Warren, A. Louise and S. Hosmer Watson, Edith, A.
150.00
191.77
4.50
4.50
191.77
50.00
50.91
1.50
1.50
50.91
136.
West, Hugh
100.00
104.12
3.00
3.00
104.12
137.
Wetherbee, Ellis
100.00
100.00
3.00
3.00
100.00
138.
Wetherbee, J. K. W.
200.00
209.25
6.00
6.00
209.25
139.
Wetherbee, Phineas
100.00
109.61
3.00
3.00
109.61
140. Wheeler, Edwin M.
150.00
154.75
4.50
3.00
156.25
141.
Wheeler, George .
100.00
105.75
3.00
3.00
105.75
142.
Wheeler, and Shattuck
50.00
50.25
1.50
1.50
50.25
143.
100.00
111.70
3.00
3.00
111.70
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Whitcomb, Bancroft
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135.
144. Whitcomb, Eliza A.
75.00
83.86
2.25
1.75
84.36
145. Whitcomb, Granville E.
100.00
110.50
3.00
3.00
110.50
146. Whitcomb, J. H. . .
100.00
108.25
3.00
3.00
108.25
147. Whitcomb, N. Emery
400.00
434.00
12.00
12.00
434.00
148.
Whitcomb and Preston
100.00
104.67
3.00
3.00
104.67
149.
Whitney, Jerome B.
100.00
111.20
3.00
3.00
111.20
150.
Willard, Henry
100.00
109.13
3.00
3.00
109.13
151.
Woodward, Bixby
50.00
51.17
1.50
1.50
51.17
152.
Wright, George C.
100.00
131.90
3.00
3.00
131.90
153.
Wright, George C. (Davis Memorial)
50.00
105.30
1.50
106.80
154.
Wright, George S.
200.00
220.65
6.00
6.00
220.65
155.
Wright, Joel
100.00
119.90
3.00
3.00
119.90
156.
Wright, Marshall E.
80.00
85.29
2.40
1.75
85.94
157. Yeaton, Mary F. .
100.00
100.50
3.00
3.00
100.50
158.
Townsend, Stephan
100.00
100.00
159. Graves, Frank H.
100.00
·
100.00
$16,542.70 $17,682.14
$490.24
$473.00 $17,899.38
Totals for the Cemeteries ..
$40,367.70 $43,584.34
$1,193.74
$1,148.00 $44,330.08
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Police Department
To the Citizens of Acton:
I herewith submit the following report of the Police Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1937.
Arrests and prosecutions made on the following complaints :
Drunkenness
15
Operating under the influence of liquor
6
Manslaughter
3
Operating so as to endanger
5
Failing to obey traffic signs
10
Failing to slow for intersection
5
Failing to keep to right of way
2
Operating without proper registration plates
1
Operating without lights
1
Operating at an excessive rate of speed
1
Leaving scene after causing property damage
1
Larceny
1
Disturbing a public assembly
5
Assault and Battery
1
Violation of the trapping laws
6
Keeping an unlicensed dog
1
Collecting junk without a license
4
Desertion
1
Non-support
1
Delinquent child complaints
2
Committed to State Hospitals
2
Analysis of Automobile accidents :
Accidents reported
43
Passengers injured
44
Passengers killed
2
Pedestrians injured by autos
5
Pedestrians killed by autos
2
Licenses suspended or revoked
22
Registrations revoked 9
I wish to call your attention to the number of persons killed or injured by motor vehicles in this town during the past year and to ask every one who operates an automobile, to drive more care-
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fully, that we may reduce the number of accidents this year.
I also wish to call to your attention the fact that there were six operators arrested for operating while under the influence of liquor. Three of these operators were involved in accidents in which one person was killed and several injured. The other three were taken off the road before they became involved in accidents. This type of operator deserves no sympathy. Do not operate a motor vehicle after drinking, as many innocent people are killed each year by drunken drivers.
Many complaints were received of speedsters in the different parts of the town. A check was made and several hundred mo- torists were warned to reduce their speed on entering the vil- lages.
In closing, I wish to thank all who have co-operated with me during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, MICHAEL FOLEY, Chief of Police.
Report of Inspector of Animals
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Acton :
I hereby submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year 1937.
Cows
410
Young Cattle
85
Bulls
19
Swine
123
Sheep
33
Goats
12
Quarantined Dogs
11
Rabies positive
1
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST E. ALLSOPP, Inspector.
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Report of Dog Officer
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I submit herewith my report, as Dog Officer, covering work done for the year 1937:
Number of dogs disposed of in accordance with law .. 46
Number of dogs sold in accordance with law 1
Number of dogs reclaimed by owners in accordance with law 6
Total number of dogs handled 53
Number of calls answered for dog nuisance 34
Warnings to delinquent dog owners to get Licenses
130
Number of cases prosecuted 1
Appropriation $200.00
46 dogs at $3.00 for six days' board 138.00
46 dogs at $1.00 46.00
Total for board and disposal $184.00
Gentlemen :
I therefore, recommend that the appropriation for the year 1938 be the same $200.00.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR FRASER, Dog Officer.
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Report of Superintendent of Moth Control Work
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I herewith submit the following report for the year ending De- cember 31, 1937.
The appropriation of $1,000 was made for this work last year. The cost of spraying material was about $200.
The labor and running expense of the sprayer and truck were about $300.
The balance of the appropriation was used for creosoting gypsy moth nests along the highways and for other necessary work as directed by the State Supt. of Moth Control.
An appropriation of $1400 is recommended for moth control which will include a double spraying throughout the town.
The gypsy moth infestation is bad in all sections of the town, and will require special attention.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. KNIGHT, Moth Supt.
Report of Superintendent of Streets
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I submit herewith my report covering the highway mainten- ance and construction work during 1937.
In addition to regular maintenance work, such as scraping, dragging, surface repair, patching and oiling.
New gravel, widen and oil: Nagog Hill Road, 1445 feet, and 18 feet of 12-inch Corrugated Pipe; Carlisle Road, new gravel, 1485 feet; Strawberry Hill Road, 500 feet gravel and oil; Hay- ward Road, 1320 feet gravel; River Street, 730 feet gravel and oil; Martin Street, 32 feet of 26-inch Corrugated Arch Pipe; Church Street, gravel, oil and one new catch basin; School Street, one new catch basin; River Street and Parker Street, new guard rail and posts.
Respectfully submitted,
A. H. PERKINS, Superintendent of Streets.
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Assessors' Report
Tax assessed as follows:
Buildings, exclusive of land
$2,459,295.00 688,370.00
Personal
442,190.00
$3,589,855.00
Valuation January 1, 1936
3,755,660.00
Decrease in valuation
165,805.00
Rate of taxation, $28.50
Real estate
$89,708.63
Personal estate
12,602.54
Poll's
1,554.00
$103,865.17
Amount of Money Raised:
State Tax
$6,900.00
County Tax
6,097.78
State Parks Tax
67.61
Town Grant
87,296.80
Overlay
3,502.98
$103,865.17
Added Assessment :
Buildings, exclusive of land
$1,550.00
Land
450.00
$2,000.00
Tax:
Real Estate
$57.00
Polls
34.00
$91.00
Excise :
Number of Vehicles Assessed ...
1227
Total Valuation of Motor Vehicles Rate of Taxation, $34.62
$276,960.00
Total Excise Tax $7,791.61
WARREN H. JONES, ALBERT P. DURKEE, HENRY L. HAYNES,
Board of Assessors.
Land
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Report of Tax Collector
1935 TOWN TAX
Dr.
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1937
$9,632.28
Interest Collected
760.56
Costs Collected
1.05
$10,393.89
Cr.
Paid Treasurer
$9,801.05
Abated
426.58
Tax Titles
166.26
$10,393.89
1936 TOWN TAX
Dr.
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1937
$31,600.42
Interest Collected
760.48
$32,360.90
Cr.
Paid Treasurer
$20,454.73
Abated
8.75
Tax Titles
200.92
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1938
11,696.90
$32,360.90
1936 POLL TAX
Dr.
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1937
$344.00
Interest Collected
8.49
Costs Collected
27.30
$379.79
Cr.
Paid Treasurer
$239.79
Abated
70.00
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1938
70.00
379.79
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1937 TOWN TAX Dr.
Committed
$102,368.17 21.54
Interest Collected
$102,389.71
Cr.
Paid Treasurer
$66,575.41
Abated
478.80
Tax Titles
1,079.44
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1938
$34,256.06
$102,389.71
1937 POLL TAX Dr.
Committed
$1,590.00
Costs Collected
36.75
$1,626.75
Cr.
Paid Treasurer
$1,302.75
Abated
2.00
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1938
322.00
$1,626.75
1932 EXCISE Dr.
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1937
$192.75
Judgment
$192.75
1933 EXCISE
Dr.
Collected Jan. 1, 1937
$87.06
Adjustment
.06
$87.12
Cr.
Paid Treasurer
$2.00
Judgment
85.12
$87.12
Cr.
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1934 EXCISE Dr.
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1937
$229.48
Added Tax
2.66
Interest Collected
1.18
$233.32
Cr
Paid Treasurer
$7.84
Abated
8.66
Judgment
216.82
$233.32
1935 EXCISE Dr.
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1937
$741.65
Interest Collected
76.99
$818.64
Cr.
Paid Treasurer
$738.79
Abateď
69.32
Judgment
7.93
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1938
2.60
$818.64
1936 EXCISE Dr.
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1937
$2,534.24
Interest Collected
66.12
$2,600.36
Cr.
Paid Treasurer
$1,694.88
Abated
2.94
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1938
902.54
$2,600.36
1937 EXCISE Dr.
Committed
$7,791.63
Interest Collected 6.62
$7,798.25
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Cr.
Paid Treasurer
$4,945.87
Abated
203.33
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1938
2,649.05
$7,798.25
CHARLES A. DURKEE,
Collector.
SUMMARY OF TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Total Debits
1935 Town Tax
$10,393.89
1936 Town Tax
32,360.90.
1937 Town Tax
102,389.71
1936 Poll Tax
379.79
1937 Poll Tax
1,626.75
1932 Excise Tax
192.75
1933 Excise Tax
87.12
1934 Excise Tax
233.32
1935 Excise Tax
818.64
1936 Excise Tax
2,600.36
1937 Excise Tax
7,798.25
$158,881.48
Total Credits
Cash Paid Treasurer
$105,763.11
Abated
1,270.38
Tax Titles
1,446.62
Judgments
502.62
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1938
49,898.75
$158,881.48
CHARLES A. DURKEE,
Collector.
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Fire Department
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I herewith submit my report for the Fire Department for the year of 1937.
The total number of alarms responded to by the entire depart- ment are as follows :
Buildings, 14; auto, 1; chimney, 18; false, 1; miscellaneous, 3 ; out of town, 2.
Total cost of extinguishing-$357.50.
The new fire whistle has been installed at West Acton, and was put into service on July 1, 1937 and has been an improvement in the efficiency of the department.
I would like to report at this time that the fire apparatus is in perfect condition, and that the Fire Department as a whole, with the exception of hose shortage is in first class shape.
I would like to recommend that the town appropriate the sum of $550.00 to purchase new fire hose. I also recommend that the town appropriate a sum of money to make necessary repairs on the South and Center fire stations.
Respectfully submitted,
H. S. MacGREGOR,
Chief of Fire Department.
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Forest Warden's Report
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Your Forest Warden submits the following report for the year ending December 31st, 1937 :
Total number of fires responded to 34
Out of town 3
Total cost of extinguishing $331.10
Total property loss in dollars and cents $425.00
The forest fire truck and equipment are in good condition.
The new hose and water cans purchased last year eliminate having to purchase any new equipment this year.
Respectfully submitted,
H. S. MacGREGOR,
Forest Warden.
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Report of Tree Warden
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I herewith submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1937.
The appropriation of $500 which was made for this work last year is only to take care of emergency work. It was devoted entirely to the removal of dangerous trees and dead limbs, and a few replacements.
We have now reached the point where some consideration should be taken for our shade trees. We should have more tho- rough trimming and more replacements.
I therefore recommend that $1200.00 be appropriated next year to allow for the planting of a substantial number of trees and a thorough trimming of some streets in addition to the em- ergency work of the department.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. KNIGHT,
Tree Warden.
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Report of Board of Health
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the Board of Health of Acton herewith submits the following report for the year end- ing December 31, 1937.
Due to unusual conditions arising this year, it was impossible for your Board to stay within the $1000 appropriation.
There was increased expense in care of the Dump, and a new pump became necessary to put out the fires quickly. The old pump had been repaired until mechanics claimed it could no longer be fixed. The new pump will pay for itself in time and labor saving. We have tried to keep the dump in a condition so that the townspeople using it could back their cars and trucks to the edge and dump without danger of puncturing tires. In this way, we will save money in labor from having to carry and rake rubbish from wherever dumped as it has been done in the past.
There have been many investigations from complaints which through the cooperation of the townspeople we were able to straighten out without trouble or added expense to the town.
There were many severe cases of pneumonia and one family requiring Rabies treatment which we had to take care of. This is required by Laws over which we have no control and no other alternative but to pay the bills. In the case of Rabies, the Coun- ty refunds the money but it goes into the overlay surplus.
We felt it a duty to the townspeople to employ a substitute nurse during the vacation of our town nurse as there were many sick people requiring constant nursing care who could not afford a trained nurse, and many cases covered by insurance policies, the insurance company paying for this, care, but again, the money thus collected went to the overlay surplus. This seems unfair, but Laws make it so.
As evidence of the increased work done by your Board this year, we have been forced to hold monthly meetings and several months, two meetings, where in the past, your Board only held a meeting when business required it.
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Burial permits issued in Acton 38
Residents who died in other towns 18
Total number of deaths recorded 56
Non-resident burials 25
List of contagious diseases reported to Board of Health Janu- ary 1, 1937 to January 1, 1938 :
Dog Bite 10
Lobar Pneumonia
2
Scarlet Fever 3
Chicken Pox
4
Whooping Cough
9
Influenza 1
Total
29
Deaths : None.
Your Board requests the continued support of the people in their endeavor to carry on the necessary work for the best in- terests of the town as a whole.
We would recommend $1500 next year in the hope that the $500 extra will take care of unusual conditions.
Respectfully submitted,
DR. FRANK E. TASKER, Chairman, DR. O. LAWRENCE CLARK, Sec .- Clerk, MRS. SIMON TAYLOR, ERNEST E. ALLSOPP, Agent,
Board of Health.
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Report of Town Nurse
I herewith submit my annual report as Public Health Nurse, which also includes the report of Mrs. Robert Rhoades, who substituted for the month of August during my vacation.
Bedside nursing 1548
Welfare cases 234
Child Welfare 231
Pre-natal calls 134
Post-natal calls 110
There were but few cases of contagious diseases. The Dip- theria prevention clinic was held in May. Only 16 pre-school children were inoculated. The response of school children was greater. It is desirable that children have these inoculations at an early age, for their own protection.
The value, of what we hope may be a permanent Well Child Conference, was demonstrated by Dr. Sarah Coffin of Mass. State Dept. of Health at Acton Centre the week of May 17-21. The Clinic staff included a physician, nutritionist, and dental hygienist, who gave a very fine examination. This Demonstra- tion Conference was for all pre-school children but owing to lack of time, the number was limited to 90 appointments. We had an attendance of 82; 8 were absent on account of illness. Preparing for the conference placed a great responsibility on the Committee who were willing to take charge of the registra- tion of children, making appointments and in many cases pro- viding transportation.
The results of the examinations showed plainly the need of a Well Child Conference as a part of our Health program. When the next conference is held, probably in March, we hope that some definite program may be worked out, to care for this need.
An educational exhibit, showing by posters, the value and variety of public health nursing, was shown at the Acton Fair. Health literature was given upon request. This exhibit could be enlarged upon and prove helpful in spreading information re- garding personal and public health.
I am greatly indebted to those who have so kindly assisted me in furthering Public Health in Acton.
Respectfully submitted,
GENEVIEVE J. CREELEY, R. N.
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Goodnow Fund
For the year ending December 31, 1937
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Investments
Warren Institution for Savings $1,465.53
Charlestown Five Cents Savings Bank 1,000.00
City Institution for Savings 1,000.00
$3,465.53
Receipts
Warren Institution for Savings $33.15
Charlestown Five Cents Savings Bank 30.00
City Institution for Savings 25.00
$88.15
Payments
Harlan E. Tuttle, treasurer of the Evangelical Church in Acton $68.00
Fred W. Green, care of Goodnow lot, Woodlawn Cemetery 20.00
Added to Savings Account .15
$88.15
CHARLOTTE CONANT,
CHARLES E. SMITH, HORACE F. TUTTLE,
Trustees of Goodnow Fund.
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Report of the Work of the Middlesex County Extension Service In Acton for the Year 1937
The following is a report of the work of the Middlesex County Extension Service for the town of Acton during 1937.
Fruit growing and poultry are the dominant agricultural in- terests in town, and for this reason much time was spent on these two enterprises. An economic information meeting brought Professor Moser, Massachusetts State College, to lead a discus- sion of business conditions, farm credit, and farm management. A mouse control demonstration was held at the Jenks Farm, with Walter Dykstra of the United States Biological Survey present- ing the information. Four other orchard meetings were held at the Jenks farm during the summer. Timely information was brought to these meetings by specialists from the State College. An average attendance of twenty-five fruit growers proved the interest of the town in this information. An investigation of or- chard soil was carried on at the Horace Tuttle farm in Acton Centre. A trench was dug to map the root system of an apple tree.
A discussion of marketing was given before a Pomona Grange meeting in Acton. Aid was extended to the Acton Fair by as- sisting on committees and obtaining exhibits. Spray notices were sent at timely intervals to fruit growers and market gar- deners of Acton.
Sixty-three farm visits were made to sixteen poultrymen in Acton. These covered poultry diseases and poultry management problems. Certain material on poultry diseases, marketing and management were sent to forty-two poultrymen. A culling, tattooing, and vaccination demonstration was held at Joseph Perry's in West Acton.
The Middlesex County Poultry Association held eight meet- ings at the Women's Club Building in Acton Centre. Dr. C. L. Martin, Mr. P. L. Putnam, Professor G. T. Klein, and Mr. J. H.
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Vondell of the Massachusetts State College were among the speakers.
Assistance was given to farmers in securing dairy replace- ments. They were furnished information on milk market prob- lems, pasture improvement, dairy farm accounts, and poultry housing.
Mr. Porter G. Jenks is a member of the Middlesex-Worcester Dairy Marketing Committee.
A group of homemakers in Acton, North Acton and West Acton took the coat project in the late fall of 1935, and in the winter of 1936 took the project in Garment Finishes. In the spring they took the Silk and Wool Dress project, and the Food Buying project. A group also participated in the Music and Folk Dancing project and took part in the Annual Homemakers' Day at Lexington in June.
The Town committee includes Mrs. Albert Durkee, Chair- man; Mrs. Clarence Frost, Mrs. Henry Teele, Mrs. Arthur Freese, and Mrs. Benjamin Ineson.
During the year the boys and girls in Acton were very active in 4-H Club work, with an enrollment of 67 boys and 36 girls. They were interested in various clubs which included home fur- nishing, clothing, canning, garden, conservation and poultry. There was also an active agricultural club at the high school. Speakers for the various meetings were obtained from the Ex- tension Service.
Mr. Walter E. Hall served as chairman of the 4-H committee for Acton, and eleven leaders assisted in the work.
At the Acton Fair the Junior exhibit was in charge of older 4-H Club boys and girls. These young people held a very fine exhibit which was a credit to the Fair.
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Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I herewith submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Mea- sures for the year ending December 31, 1937 :-
The increasing number of changes in the Statutes governing the work of Sealers of Weights and Measures, readjustment of charges, and the continued vigilance demanded in the checking of Hawkers' and Pedlars' licenses has demanded much attention in the work of this department.
The cooperation of all persons in this town having equipment for sealing has been a real help and they are at all times as in- terested in having their equipment in good condition for the benefit of the public as the law requires. The assistance of James J. Dawson, Inspector from the Division of Standards during the year was most helpful, in the matter of checking Truck Tank Meters and truck scales with the more efficient equipment of the State.
The annual report of the Director of Standards calls attention to the requirements of providing, by the Town, of equipment for the purpose of testing Truck Meter Systems. This will be an expense to the Town of about from $75 to $600, for Trailer with 50 gallon test tank. A satisfactory test is difficult with the present equipment.
Two day's attendance at the convention of Sealers of Weights and Measures at Haverhill, was a real education and should make your Sealer more efficient in the performance of his work.
The expenses for the year follows :
Supplies $10.54
Expense, two days Convention 9.50
Telephone and Postage .69
Total
$20.73
Sealing fees collected
$78.88
Paid Town Treasurer $78.88
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In addition to reweighing of commodities the following equip- ment has been checked :-
SCALES
Adjusted
Sealed
Not Sealed Condemned
Platform over 5,000 lbs.
5
1
Platform 100 to 5,000 lbs. ..
1
24
3
Counter over 100 lbs.
1
Counter under 100 lbs.
11
1
Beam over 100 lbs.
1
Spring over 100 lbs.
2
Spring under 100 lbs.
18
1
Computing under 100 lbs.
9
1
Personal Weighing
4
Prescription
1
Weights :
Apothecary
11
Avoirdupois
130
Liquid :
Under 5 gallons
60
5 gallons or over
52
Oil Jars
11
Pumps :
Gas Pumps
11
14
Gas Measuring Meters
30
Kerosene Pumps
9
1
Tank Truck Meter Syst's. Molasses Pump
1
13
1
Quantity Measures on Pumps
2
83
Yard Sticks
9
Total
1
496
19
3
Respectfully submitted,
CLARE A. MILBERY,
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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Librarian's Report 1937
Accessions : Number of volumes in the Library January 1, 1937, 20,679. Increase by purchase, 338. Increase by gift, 29. Total Increase 367. Withdrawn from circulation, 148. Total number of volumes in the Library January 1, 1938, 20,898.
Circulation : Number of days the Library was open, 102
Number of volumes circulated, 14,588.
Largest daily circulation, 253.
Smallest daily circulation, 72.
Daily average circulation, 162 plus.
Received from Library fines and magazines sold and paid to Town Treasurer, $60.41.
Gifts of books have been received from the following sources : U. S. Government 1, State of Massachusetts 9, Alexander Legge Memorial Committee 1, Doubleday Doran Co. 1, Edith N. Rogers 1, Ernest H. Washburn 2, Frances Fairbanks 2, Harvard College 1, Little Brown & Co. 1, Marion Burrage 5, Ray Lyneare Wil- bur 1, Roy S. Whitcomb 1, Viscose Co 1, Wheat Flour Institute 1. Total 28.
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