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Old Age Assistance continues to be an important part of the work of the Board. At the beginning of 1939 there were 49 persons on Old Age Assistance. There were 9 applications accepted or cases reopened, and 12 cases closed because the person moved, became self-supporting, or died. This leaves 46 cases on record December 31, 1939. There has been only one family receiving Aid to Dependent Children.
The outlook concerning General Relief seems somewhat brighter, a small part of the appropriation remaining unspent. Through the cooperation of the High- way Department about 100 days' work of able bodied welfare recipients has been provided the town, in exchange for which the Board gave grocery orders, etc.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. SAUER, F. E. SMITH, G. M. O'HARE
108
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
We hereby respectfully submit our report of the Board of Health for the year ending December 31, 1939.
The following diseases were reported:
Shigella Paradysenterial Var. Sonne
101
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
15
Chicken Pox
12
Dog Bite
8
Measles
8
Lobar Pneumonia
4
Typhoid Fever
3
Syphillis
2
Whooping Cough
1
Scarlet Fever
1
Septic Sore Throat
1
We have issued licenses to dealers selling, buying or transporting Methyl Alcohol or Wood Alcohol, so-called, or any preparation other than Shellac or Varnish.
Three patients were sent to the Norfolk County Hospital at Braintree for treatment.
Several complaints have been taken care of throughout the year.
We wish to thank the townspeople for their cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
A. RITCHEY STAGG, M. D., GEORGE W. HINKLEY,
MADELEINE I. HARDING,
Board of Health
109
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Scales tested and sealed:
S.
A.
C.
Gasoline measuring meters
18
2
1
Gasoline 5 stop pumps
3
Grease measuring pumps
2
Meters over 1" inlet
3
Platform, over 10,000 pounds
2
Platform, 100 pounds to 5,000 pounds
9
Computing, over 100 pounds
1
Computing, under 100 pounds
4
Beam, over 100 pounds
2
Beam, under 100 pounds
1
Counter, over 100 pounds
1
Counter, under 100 pounds
9
Spring, under 100 pounds
11
Prescription scale
1
1
Personal weighing slot
1
Yard sticks
4
Avoirdupois weights
52
Apothecary weights
15
Metric weights
17
Totals
156
2
1
Packages reweighed in 6 stores, 116; correct 61, over 38, under 17.
Expenses:
Telephone
$ .60
Postage and Supplies
2.06
Dies
2.25
Sealer's Bond
5.00
Transportation
41.40
Salary
89.34
$140.65
Receipts:
Fees and adjustment charges-
Sealing Fees
$ 31.82
Adjustment charges
.25
Town of Dover
Use of supplies
9.00
$ 41.07
D. HAMANT
-
-
110
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
December 31, 1939
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my annual report for the past year. There was an increase in the number of persons bitten by dogs. None of the dogs showed signs of Rabies and so were released.
There were six cattle shipped in from out of state. Five of these cattle were quarantined for not bearing the necessary papers and were later released.
In November I received orders to make the annual inspection of stables, cattle, sheep, swine and goats. I visited twenty-eight stables in which were kept 352 cattle, 914 hogs and 19 goats. All of which were found in good condition.
Respectfully,
CARLTON S. CHENEY, Inspector of Animals
111
DOG OFFICER'S REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I hereby respectfully submit my report as Dog Officer for the year ending December 31, 1939. There were 78 complaints received and investigated.
The following cases were taken care of:
14 dogs returned to their owners. 1 dog killed by automobile on the highway. 4 dogs injured by automobiles on the highways. 12 stray dogs taken to the Animal Rescue League. 1 stray dog destroyed by the police. 7 persons bitten by dogs.
There were 17 complaints investigated for barking dogs.
All delinquent taxes were collected and returns made.
There were 60 pullets killed by dogs.
Respectfully submitted,
COLEMAN J. HOGAN, Dog Officer
112
REPORT OF PARK AND PLANNING BOARD FOR 1939
This year the Park and Planning Board has as usual maintained the two parks owned by the Town, Baxter Park and Grange Field. We have also made a study of the town's future park needs, both from the viewpoint of additional park area and the proper utilization of Grange Field, the one park we now have which is adapted for recreational development.
Out of our appropriation of $600 we spent $451.21, leaving $148.79 as an un- expended balance.
For maintenance we spent $346 divided as follows: spring clean-up $154, summer maintenance, grass cutting and rolling tennis court and baseball diamond, $160, and supplies $32.
In our survey looking to the future development of our parks, particularly for plans and maps, we spent $105.
Our unexpended balance is accounted for by these three reasons: first, that because of the dry season we had less maintenance work to do in the summer, second, because we were able to obtain the plans for our survey for an unusually low price, and third, because we did not paint the flag pole at Grange Field. Since this flag pole has not been used for years, and may not be used for many more if ever again, the Board feels that it is unwise to continue its maintenance. Each painting of the pole would cost about $75. To take the pole down and store it will cost about $50 and while this has been considered the Board recommends against it because of the fact that it is doubtful if the pole will ever be used again and if it were it would cost an additional sum to erect it and keep it painted. The Board therefore proposes, unless there is objection, to remove and dispose of the pole this coming year at no cost or slight cost to the Town.
In this year's warrant under Appropriations we recommend that an appropria- tion be made for beginning the work of developing Grange Field as a suitable recreation park for the Town's present and future needs. The complete plan involves grading and relocation of the various facilities: baseball diamond, foot- ball field, tennis courts and play ground. The immediate plan for which this year's appropriation is requested is to grade in the vicinity of the proposed re- location of the tennis courts and this year build two asphalt courts.
In a special article of the warrant we recommend that the land owned by the Town and formerly used by the Water Board on Brook and Green Streets be designated as a park and placed under the jurisdiction of the Park Board. We do this because we believe that the land, of little use for any other purpose, will best serve the future needs of the Town, both by its nature and location, if it is made available for future park purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDREW D. EHNES, RICHARD E. HUEBENER, JOSEPH MARCIONETTE, ALFRED HEWINS, Clerk, PHILLIPS DENNETT, Chairman, Park and Planning Board
113
LIST OF JURORS 1940
Allen, Charles F.
Machinist
North Street
Benvie, John
Manager
Elm Street
Burr, Herbert B.
Carpenter
Adams Street
Cain, Charles C.
Civil Engineer
Pleasant Street
Carlson, Carl H.
Carpenter
Spring Street
Clark, Kenneth R.
Clerk
Pleasant Street South Street
Conrick, Richard E.
Retired
Conrick, Richard E., Jr.
Shoeworker
South Street
Cosgrove, Gail E.
Student
Miller Street
Cox, Clifton P.
Carpenter
Main Street
Eddy, Harrison P., Jr.
Engineer
Causeway Street
Ehnes, Andrew D.
Civil Engineer
Bridge Street
Farmer, William S.
Manufacturer
Farm Street
Fitts, Waldo A.
Retired
North Street
Fraser, Robert H.
Contractor
Phillips Street
Gately, Thomas F.
Waiter
North Street
Gilbert, William D.
Retired
North Street
Gorman, Richard E.
Carpenter
Summer Street
Hager, Richard H.
Advertising Manager
Pleasant Street Main Street
Henderson, John H.
Salesman
Johnson, Richard E.
Carpenter
South Street
Kennedy, John E.
Carpenter
Main Street
Larkin, Albert J.
Proprietor
Pleasant Street
Mckeown, Cornelius
Shoeworker
Main Street Pleasant Street
Naugle, Emerson
Agent
South Street
Newell, Gordon E.
Chauffeur
Main Street
Olyott, Ernest
Horseman
Pine Street
Pallady, Clarence
Dealer
Adams Street
Palumbo, William
Insurance
Friary Street
Pederson, Theodore B.
Clerk
South Street
Pederzini, Gildo
Florist
Main Street
Pember, Elden H.
Furrier
Main Street
Penniman, Edwin F.
Engineer
Vinald Road
Reynolds, Walter E.
Clerk
Curve Street
Rogers, Arthur G.
Painter
Miller Street Pleasant Street
Sheahan, John
Reporter
Smith, Myron H.
Engineer
North Street
Taylor, Sydney J.
Clerk
South Street
Whiteside, Thomas
Broker
North Street
Yeo, William H.
Salesman
South Street
Morse, Willis H.
Retired
114
INDEX
Town Officers Elected 3 Town Officers Appointed 4
Selectmen's Report. Warrant for Annual Town Meeting, March 6, 1939 ..
10
Town Clerk's Record
Vital Statistics
Births
17
Marriages
18
Deaths
20
Warrant for Annual Town Meeting, March 6, 1939 21
Results of Annual Town Election, March 6, 1939 27
Doings of Annual Town Meeting, March 20, 1939 28 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, April 10, 1939 33 Doings of Special Town Meeting, April 10, 1939. 34
Warrant for Special Town Meeting, July 18, 1939 35
Doings of Special Town Meeting, July 18, 1939.
36
Warrant for Special Town Meeting, October 2, 1939 37
Doings of Special Town Meeting, October 2, 1939.
38
Warrant for Special Town Meeting, December 29, 1939 44
Doings of Special Town Meeting, December 29, 1939 45
Annual Report of:
Assessors .
46
Town Accountant. 48
Town Trust Funds. 66
Cemetery Trust Funds 67
Town Debt. 72
Tax Collector . 75
School Department Report
Organization 81
School Calendar.
81
Teachers' Directory 82
Receipts and Expenditures
83
Annual Report of :
School Committee. 86
Superintendent of Schools 87
High School Principal 90
Supervisor of Art. 93
School Physician 94
School Nurse
95
7
Attendance Record School Census. Graduating Exercises High School.
96
97
97
Departmental Reports :
Library .
101
Chief of Police
102
Fire Engineers
104
Sewer Department.
105 106
Water and Sewerage Board
Cemetery Commissioners
107
Public Welfare
108
Board of Health
Sealer of Weights and Measures
109 110
Inspector of Animals.
111
Dog Officer .
112
Park and Planning Board
113
List of Jurors 114
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