Town annual reports of the officers of Southbridge for the year ending 1947-1951, Part 46

Author: Southbridge (Mass.)
Publication date: 1947
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1052


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Communicable diseases reported to the Board of Health were placarded according to local requirements. Home visits were made in each case and instructions given to prevent the spread of disease.


At this time I wish to thank all organizations and indivi- duals who have co-operated and assisted in any way.


Respectfully submitted,


MARGUERITE C. HOULE, R.N.


Board of Health Nurse.


REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


Gentlemen:


I hereby submit my annual report for the year ending De- cember 31, 1951.


The wiring permits issued were as follows:


New buildings


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Additions to already erected buildings 30


Additions to old wiring 223 Oil burners 128


Electric ranges 86


Electric water heaters


22


Total permits issued were


538


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Inspection while work is in progress 1087 Recommendations to change wiring 40


Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE A. BACHAND, Inspector of Wires.


REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT


Honorable Board of Selectmen


Town of Southbridge


Southbridge, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


Herewith I submit my report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1951.


On behalf of the Police Department, I wish to take this op- portunity to express my sincere thanks for the splendid coopera- tion received from your Honorable Board, all other Town de- partments and the citizens of our Community in the year 1951.


Assault and battery 3


Breaking, entering and larceny


25


Breaking, entering to commit larceny


5


Larceny and attempted larceny


1


Larceny of automobile


1


Using motor vehicle without authority of owner


3


Violation of Town-By-Law 1


Deserter from Army, Navy, Marine


4


Disturbance of the public peace


7


Driving a motor vehicle to endanger life


12


Drunkennes


women 7 262


Driving motor vehicle while intoxicated


women 2 42


Escapee from prison


4


False alarm of fire


2


Violating motor vehicle laws


women 18 346


Neglect, desertion, non-support


women 1


8


Violation of traffic rules & regulations


women 8 338


Tramps, vagabonds, vagrants


women 1 15


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Violation of Court order


women 1


11 1


Total arrests women 38 1097


Cars reported stolen & recovered


6


Radio calls sent out


624


Parking violations summonses issued


568


Personal injury accidents reported


50


Pedestrians 17 1 fatal


Bicyclists 6 Coasting 2


Property damage accidents reported


98


Night lodging to travelers


82


Stolen property reported


$1133.95


Stolen property recovered


946.90


Stolen property not recovered 187.05


Doors & windows found unlocked and open 509


Persons reported missing and located dead 3 13


Motor vehicle operator licenses recommended suspended .. 28 Pistol & revolver license permits issued 159


Motorists checked for auto violations 2469


Respectfully submitted,


OVIDE A. DESROSIERS,


Chief of Police.


REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR


To Honorable Board of Selectmen


Town Hall


I wish to render a report of the permits issued by the Build- ing Inspection Dept. for the year ending Dec. 31, 1951.


Alterations adding 12 new apartments


$52,700.00


New Single Dwellings 64 new apartments


539,900.00


New 2 Family Dwellings 6 new apartments 70,000.00


New Garages 41 Stalls 20,250.00


Fire Re-Building 2 Family


6,500.00


New Funeral Home


15,000.00


New Gas Measuring Station


5,000.00


New Dining Cart


9,000.00


New New England Tel. & Tel. Dial Station


30,000.00


Alteration to Bank


65,000.00


Storage Sheds & Etc.


3,650.00


Barn


5,000.00


One Six-Family House Demolished


A. RAYMOND DARTT, Building Inspector.


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4 Leaving scene of accident without making self known Runaway


REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:


I wish to submit the following report for the work accom- plished by the Engineering Department for the year 1951:


Planned, Laid Out, Inspection of New Construction


1. Central St. Resurfacing-Contract, J. J. Doyle Co.


2. North Woodstock Rd. Drain-Contract, Ciesla Bros., Inc.


3. Hartwell St. Drain-Highway


4. Fiske St. Sewer-Contract, Duff Bros., Inc.


5. Swimming Pool Wall-Contract, Trahan Bros.


6. Morris St. Reconstruction-Highway


7. Cliff St. Bridge -Highway


8. Eastford Rd. School Drive & Walls-Highway


9. Oliver Street Sidewalk-Highway


10. Cemetery Arch-Contract Duff Bros., Inc.


11. Emergency Door, Legion Rm. Town Hall-Southbridge Lumber Co.


12. R. R. Property Sidewalk-Highway


13. Liberty St. Drain-Highway


14. Dresser St. Reconstruction-Contract Dowgielowicz Bros., Inc.


15. Green St. Gutter-Highway


16. Durfee St. Resurfacing-Highway


17. Charlton St. Drain-Highway


18. Henry St. Field Grading-Contract, Southbridge Landscape


New Streets Laid Out


Faulkner Ave. Newman Ave. Letcher St. Roosevelt Drive


Forest Ave.


Cole Ave. Morris St.


Truman Ave.


Property Transfers Laid Out


Town of Southbridge to Archie Keyes


Town of Southbridge to Joseph Cartier


Town of Southbridge to Donald F. & Lillian M. Larson


Town of Southbridge to Worc. County Electric Co. Town of Southbridge to Walter Krasowsky et al Worc. County Electric Co. to Town of Southbridge Walter Krasowsky et al to Town of Southbridge


Property Easements


Worcester County Electric Co. to Town of Southbridge Corinda DiBonaventura et ux to Town of Southbridge Hyde Manufacturing Company to Town of Southbridge Edward A. Paquin to Town of Southbridge William C. Eaton to Town of Southbridge Philip O. Kozak to Town of Southbridge


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Investigations


1. LOCATE SEWER LINES


Roger St.


Chestnut St.


West St. Hook St.


Windsor Ct.


South St. Lebanon St. Marcy St. Worcester St.


2 ACCIDENTS


Crane St. Mill & Hamilton Sts.


Central St.


Mechanic St.


3. DRAINAGE


Ash St.


Charlton St.


East Main St.


Goddard Ct.


Elm St.


Lebanon St.


Main St. Culvert


Forest Ave.


Cady Brook


Woodycrest Ave.


Worcester St.


Beecher St.


Windsor Ct.


Violet Ave.


Fairmount Ave.


4. RELOCATIONS


Wall St.


Elm St.


5. PRIVATELY BUILT OR PROPOSED SEWERS


Roosevelt Drive


Hartwell Terrace


Cole Avenue


6. THRU STOP SIGNS


Sayles St. Robert St.


East Main St. Mechanic St.


7. STREET BOUNDS SET


Worcester St. (1) Athletic Field (1) Marjorie Lane (1)


Charlton St. (1)


Forest Ave. (1)


8. STREET LINES


Worc. St. (2) Cisco St. (1)


High St. (1)


Highland St. (1)


Cliff St. (1)


Mechanic St. (1) No. Woodstock Rd (4) Rose St. (1) Green Ave. (1)


South St. (1)


Cole Ave. (1)


Hillside Rd (1)


Hillcrest Ave. (1)


Belmont St. (1)


Wall St. (1) William St. (1)


Crescent St. (1)


9. GRADES


Trade School Henry St. Chestnut St.


Chapin St. (1) Chestnut St. (1)


Dresser St. (1)


Beech St. Dennison Drive Prospect St. (sidewalk)


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Other Miscellaneous Investigations


Articles for Annual and Special Town Meetings


Main St. Manhole on property given Town by R. B. Dresser Proulx Ave. (Well)


Plimpton St. (Sewer)


Inspect Gravel Banks 3


Main St., East Main St., Mechanic St. (Sewer Covers)


Marcy St. (sidewalk)


D. P. U. (hearing on Natural Gas)


State Planning Board (Boston)


Worcester St. (Sign Permit)


East Main St. (Location of Natural Gas Line)


House Numbers (various streets) 58


Electric Pole Locations 18


Federal Housing (Street Repair Contract)


Property Lines (2nd Reservoir)


Elm St. (Brook)


River St. Bridge (Repairs)


Peck St. Layout for Acceptance


Mill St. Layout for Acceptance


Pleasant St. Sewer Estimate


Dennison Drive Wall Estimate


Layouts-Plans & Estimates


Liberty St. Sidewalk


Hook St.


Parking Meters


Privately Built Sewers


Ames St.


Roosevelt Drive


Cole Ave.


Fire Station Addition


Cole Trade School (Land)


Town Hall (vaults)


Central St. Drain


Chapin St. Reconstruction


Elm St.


I wish to take this opportunity to thank the members of your board and other boards, committees, and departments, for their cooperation during the year.


Respectfully submitted,


HENRY A. RACICOT, Town Engineer


BOARD OF ROAD COMMISSIONERS


To the Citizens of Southbridge.


The Board of Road Commissioners wish to submit the fol- lowing report for the year ending December 31, 1951.


We completed the usual maintenance routine of cleaning and flushing all storm water drains, sweeping streets, cutting brush, patching streets, cleaning slopes and shoulders on various roads, sanding and plowing streets and snow removal.


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The road oiling program was not completed due to the amount of time taken to complete the various Special Projects.


The following Special Projects were completed, at the costs listed below.


Hartwell Street Drain


$379.63


Morris Stret Reconstruction


14,832.82


River Street Drain (not completed)


202.48


Cliff Street Bridge (not completed)


3,724.88


Eastford School Drive and Walk 1,020.79


Oliver Street Sidewalk


1,218.71


Charlton Street Drain


498.51


Durfee Street Resurface


643.20


Fairmont Avenue Improvements


571.75


Belmont Street Grading


147.95


Central and Hook Streets Sidewalk


1,304.75


Green Avenue Asphalt Gutter Construction


149.95


Liberty Street Storm Drain


688.00


We wish to thank all other Town Departments for their co- operation during the past year.


Respectfully submitted,


GEORGE N. LAFLECHE,


ALBERT J. ARSENAULT,


ARTHUR H. BACHAND, Board of Road Commissioners.


REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD


To the Citizens of Southbridge:


The Planning Board has been working on the Official Map by having it brought up to date of any and all changes that have taken place in the past. Some work has been done on the master plan.


For the convenience of the citizens who have the need to attend Public Hearings before the Board we are having made copies of the Official Map and having it mounted in a wall box with rollers. In the past we had only a small map to refer to. Copies of these Maps will be placed in several locations, pos- sibly town department offices.


The Board took action on the following Sub-Divisions:


William Grenier, Maple Terrace, Final Approval.


William Grenier, Hartwell Terrace, Conditional Approval.


Joseph and Beatrice Gallery, Chapin Street, Conditional Approval.


Hormisdas Corriveau, Ames Street, Conditional Approval.


Hogan Realty Corporation, Durfee Street and Field Street, Pending.


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The Board granted two Easements for Public Utilities only.


The Sub-Divisions approved are shaping up as well as can be expected and the Board is well pleased with the cooperation of the Sub-Dividers.


To assist any citizen desirous of information on Sub-Divi- sions the Board has had printed a handy pocket size reference card which gives in brief what to do in Applications for any Sub- Divisions. These cards can be procured from any member of the Planning Board or at its Office Room 15 Town Hall on Mon- day evenings at 7:30 P. M. There is no charge for these cards. The work of the Board of which the members receive no salary is increasing as new laws are being currently passed by our state government.


The Board was represented at the Regional and Annual Meetings of the Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards of which the Board is a member. The meetings were held in West Boylston and Fall River.


In order to do away with the confusion caused by the dupli- cation of the name of Cedar Street the Board voted to change the Cedar Street off Hudson Avenue to Jefferson Stret, This street was never accepted by the Town. The other Cedar Street off Elm St. will still be called Cedar as this street has been ac- cepted by the Town.


The Board recommended a change of Zone in the Westville district to James Westwell to a General Business Zone.


Although the street is often called Lebanon Hill Road it is officially Elm Street. This street begins at Main Street and runs in a Southerly direction for a distance of 18,243 feet to the Con- necticut State Line.


For the Safety and convenience of the public we recom- mend that the Cross Road between the old and new Breakneck Roads be made passable its entire length from the present end of the gravelled section westerly, the small bridge over the brook there could be repaired for a small cost.


The repairing of this Road would relieve the town of any responsibilities caused by persons receiving injuries and dam- ages on this road as this road is legally opened. It would aid in Fire Fighting and shorten the School Bus Route between the two Breakneck Roads.


From a preliminary study made by this Board for the need for a By-Pass for through Trucks and Trailers now using Route 131 through Town we suggested the following Route to the Traffic Division of the Department of Public Works for a Through By-Pass:


Beginning at a point near the so called Shephard Road in Sturbridge on RĂ²ute 131 easterly to Westville across the Quine- baug River along South Street to rear of the residences on


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South Road, thence near so called Proulx Farm to beginning of Durfee Street along Durfee Street right of way to a point near the Cohasse Country Club along Durfee Street to Elm Street, across Elm Street across wooded land to pass about 1,000 feet near end of Morris Street continuing easterly to Ashland Ave- nue and North Woodstock Road, along Ashland Avenue to Junc- tion of Ellison Road and Route 131, doing away with the need to cross the Railroad and travelling around the curve in San- dersdale.


The Department of Public Works has advised us that a complete study will be made and it will report its findings and advise if such a BY-Pass is feasable.


We wish to thank the citizens and town officials for their cooperation during the past year.


Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS N. BISHOP, Chairman


BERNARD L. RAIMONDO, Secretary RAYMOND YATES


EDMUND A. RYAN


ALBERT J. BISHOP Southbridge Planning Board.


REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


Gentlemen:


I hereby submit the report of the Department of Weights & Measures for the year 1951.


Scales


Sealed


Scales over 10,000 4


Scales 1000 to 5000 lbs. 63


Scales under 100 lbs. 123


Weights 286


Yard sticks


16


Tapes


6


Meters


Adjusted Sealed 1 71


Meters 1 inch


Meters more than 1 inch 2 22


Package Reweighing


50


Tested Correct


Over Under 5 7


Bread


157


145


Butter


35


35


Confectionary


40


40


Dry Commodities


30


30


Flour


22


18


4


Fruits & Vegetables


42


42


Lard


10


10


Meats & Provisions


90


80


2


8


Potatoes


60


48


10


2


Other Inspections


Peddlers License


16


Milk Jars


40


Paper Containers


15


Markings on Packages


135


Retest of Meters


5


Oil Jars


50


Respectfully submitted,


G. R. LARIVIERE, Sealer.


DEPARTMENT OF CIVILIAN DEFENSE


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen:


Pursuant to Directives from the Governor's Office and Bul- letins from Civil Defense headquarters, the various Town Offices have been contacted and inventories made of existing facilities. Industry has been contacted and representatives of Industry have attended meetings of instruction in Worcester and are in process of organization.


The Advisory Council has been meeting about monthly in planning organization and proceedure.


On Oct. 3rd. 1951 the Selectmen issued a proclamation de- claring a state of Emergency and conferred on the Director and Unit Chiefs authority to act pursuant to the Governor's procla- mation and the act of the Legislature Chapter 639, 1950.


In October the Board of Public Welfare started a survey to find out how many refugees could be accommodated in South- bridge Homes.


The Auxiliary Police are organized and were used, in ad- dition to the Regular Force, on Halloween and at the Bartlett- Wells football game Thanksgiving.


I wish to thank the several town offices and the members of the Advisory Council for their help and cooperation.


EDWARD L. CHAPIN, Director.


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VETERAN'S SERVICE CENTER


Honorable Board of Selectmen


Southbridge, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


This department is pleased to submit for your considera- tion its sixth report concerning its activities. During the course of the year, we have had veterans of the Town of Southbridge and their dependents avail themselves of the following serv- ices:


Allotment or Allowance


20


Burial


15


Civil Service


10


Compensation


31


Discharge


Copy


Recorded


13


Education, Training, Rehabilitation


60


Employment


13


Filing for Bonus


8


Flags


Grave Markers


72


Housing


14


Information


Insurance


Medical-Dental


245


Miscellaneous


1125


Photostat


130


Pensions


16


Notarization


280


Selective Service Act


115


Social Security


10


Tax Abatement


45


Veterans' Benefits


Permanent Cases


28


Temporary Cases


64


In addition to the above, many cases are pending settle- ment and as a result, constant follow-up service is maintained and reviews and appeals are requested where awards are con- sidered unfair or insufficient.


During the past year, our work for local veterans and their families has been instrumental in getting financial assistance from the State and Federal government to a great amount.


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8 1


Hospitalization


70 60


We wish to express our very sincere thanks to all Town De- partments, Worcester Office of the Veterans' Administration, Webster Office of the Division of Employment Security, local industries and all others with whose co-operation the services of this department were carried out.


Respectfully submitted, PAUL H. BENOIT, Director.


REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


During the year 1951, I quarantined 27 dogs, I inspected all barns, meat cattle, calves, horses, hogs, sheep and goats that are kept within the confines of this town.


Yours respectfully, ALCIDE FOURNIER, Inspector of Animals.


REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


Gentlemen:


Following is our annual report to you on recreation in the Town of Southbridge.


It is divided into four separate reports submitted by the chairman of each recreational area for clarity.


With this report are some recommendations for your study.


Respectfully submitted, LORENZO D. BEAUPRE, Chairman, FRANK P. SKINYON, Co-Chairman, Southbridge Recreation Committee


REPORT OF DRESSER STREET FIELD SUB-COMMITTEE


To the Chairman of the Recreation Committee:


Dresser Street Field opened about May 1st this year, this allowed ample time to get the field into condition for the begin- ning of the summer program of recreation. Mary E. Wells High School and Cole Trade High School used the baseball diamond for all of their scheduled games and much of their practice. The diamond was used every school day by these teams on an alter- nating schedule from about the middle of May until the last of June.


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Other teams that used the diamond for both practice and scheduled games were Notre Dame Alumni, American Legion and on a few occasions some teams from the Catholic Parochial League. The baseball diamond could be put to greater use.


The track was used for Mary E. Wells track events as were the broad jump pit, the shot put court and the high jump area in the spring. In the fall the track was used by both Wells High and Trade High for practice and for conducting their cross- country events. There were three track meets held on the field, and about four or five cross-country events.


LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL


A Little League was formed in Southbridge this year for the first time with Mr. Jacob Edwards as its President. To care for this new addition to the recreational enjoyment of the townspeople a little league diamond was constructed at Dresser Field early in the Spring. It was used to play off a 36 game schedule between four teams starting June 3 and finishing August 5. Three post season games were played at the field be- tween our Little League all stars and Westfield, Putnam, Conn., and Woonsocket, R. I. respectively. Little League games start- ed at about 6:30 P. M. were announced, play by play over a loud speaker and proved to be a great boost to the summer time recreation for hundreds of enthusiastic fans. This program stands as a credit to the officers of Little League, the men who organized it, the announcers, the regular umpires, the mothers who umpired one game, the fathers who played the all stars one night and to every one else who helped to bring this enjoy- able sport and recreational spectacle to our town. Little League should be expanded to 6 or 8 teams. This would give more boys an opportunity to play in this kind of competition and gain this splendid and helpful experience. To do this another little league diamond is needed at Dresser Field, this means that more room should be provided. Any expenditure that would increase the enjoyment that was observed and experienced by hundreds at each little league game this summer would be well invested.


MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL


A minor league baseball schedule was conducted at Dresser Street Field during the summer under the supervision of Lewis A. Kyrios, Director of Summer School Playgrounds Program. This schedule consisted of 48 games starting at 9:00 A. M. and running from June 9, to August 16, and consisted of 60 boys.


The purpose of Minor League was to provide an oppor- tunity for boys below the age of 11 years to play in an organized league. The league provides such boys an opportunity to im- prove their skill and ability so that they may be able to play in the regular Little League in the future. Little League ages are


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from 8 to 12. At the conclusion of the season an all star team was picked and games were played with Charlton minor league all stars.


"Little League T" shirts were presented to the boys by Mr. Jacob Edwards, President of Little League at the end of the last all star game.


The program was a huge suucess from the standpoint of participation, enthusiasm, play and safety. To appreciate this program one would have to see it in operation, talk to mothers and fathers who attended these games, and observe these young Americans at play.


TENNIS


The tennis courts were made available during the first of June and there was a tremendous increase in the use of the courts from the beginning. The people using the courts were, generally, over 20 years of age.


The second annual tennis tournament was held late in the summer using both courts for their competition. Nineteen players signed up for the tournament and four were needed. A doubles tournament was organized but rain and scheduling dif- ficulties prevented the completion of this program.


Both courts were in use about 80% of the time from 1:00 o'clock until dark every day.


PLAY DAY


Toward the last of the Playground season Lewis Kyrios held an inter-playground track and field event for a morning on the field. About 160 boys and girls competed.


SOFT BALL


The Recreation Committee does not allow Soft Ball to be played on the regular Baseball diamond, so a Soft Ball diamond was provided in the Football area at Dresser Field. It was used by the Wells High School girls softball team. It was used exten- sively by teams such as Town Hall or "Ben Tully's Terrors", Firemen, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Southbridge News, Russell Harrington, etc., these teams played many games but were not held to an organized schedule. The area was used even more by unorganized or Community "pick up" teams. There was a game of this sort in progress practically all of the time it was light enough to see the ball, this type of play is real recreation. Rec- reation should not be supervised too closely, or it loses its value. These games provide much "fun" and the association of "fun" and complete freedom of action develops an attitude of respect and love for the Town that makes it possible for these sessions. It is in this type of recreation that the principles of democracy are tried, that majority rule is practiced, that good citizenship is developed.


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BAND CONCERTS AND MOVIES


There were two band concerts held at Dresser Field this season and they were followed by movies. By holding these concerts at the field we were able to solve a much needed seat- ing problem that cannot be had at other locations in Town. This location is away from noisy traffic and off of the Main Streets. The concerts were conducted by Antonio Orsini and played by the Southbridge Musicians Union of which Adelard Desrosiers is secretary.


The Travelogue pictures proved very popular and these were shown right after the concerts, combining the two fea- tures.


JOHN E. MERRILL, Chairman LORENZO BEAUPRE FRANCIS ASHE


BASKETBALL


A new Type I basketball court was constructed at Dresser Field this year. It was not completed in time to use for recrea- tion this season but will be available at the opening of the field in the Spring of 1952.


FOOTBALL


Mary E. Wells High School football team used Dresser Street Field for all their practice and home games. Hot water was available at all times and visiting teams dressed and show- ered in a freshly painted, clean, orderly field house. The Wells High cheering squad used the field for cheering and maneuver- ing practice throughout the football season. The splendid and newly uniformed Wells Band practiced marching maneuvers two nights a week from about 6:30 to 9:00 P. M. from the start of the football schedule until the climax on Thanksgiving Day.


MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT


For the six weeks starting about July 1st to about the mid- dle of August there was an extensive program of maintenance and new construction carried on at Dresser Street Field. Two horse shoe courts were built, a ping pong table was built and made available to boys and girls, three tables of checkers were set up, croquet, volleyball and ring tossing games were avail- able to anyone wanting to play.


The tennis courts were swept and rolled daily, the baseball diamond and little league diamond were maintained at top con- dition throughout the summer. Repairs to fence and grounds were made at some places. The field houses were painted wher- ever there were wood surfaces, the shower areas and shower room floors were treated and painted. A bulletin board and a large schedule board, which showed the daily recreation pro-




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