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Rescues
The importance of competent and responsible supervision was demonstrated many times during the swimming season.
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Sixteen children suffering from cramps, exhaustion and other physical or psychological factors such as fear and panic were helped to shore by the lifeguards. This is conclusive evidence of the definite necessity for qualified and efficient lifeguards on duty at all times.
IInstruction:
The Red Cross Swimming Program, under the direction of Mr. Gilbert Lamarre and Miss Suzanne Lamarine, offered over 500 children the opportunity for instruction in swimming and life-saving during regular morning classes at the pool. As it has been repeated many times before, such formal programs, to- gether with the daily informal instruction given by members of the staff, will do much to develop stronger and more skillful swimmers in Southbridge.
Health Care:
The methods of control over the bacterial growth to pro- vide safe water for bathers were the same as those employed in previous years. Town water was used to provide a continuous flow of water into the pool while systematic chlorination pro- vided a second safeguard. Those two methods of control, pro- perly used, are effective enough to dispel any existing fear of pollution.
In conclusion I wish to take this opportunity to repeat our thanks to you and your committee for the splendid coloperation we received from you throughout the 1958 swimming season. Respectfully submitted, EDGAR BOURGEOIS, Chairman Swimming Pool Committee Southbridge, Mass.
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REPORT OF THE HENRY ST. FIELD SUB-COMMITTEE
To the Chairman of the Recreation Committee: Dear Sir:
This area is composed of two softball diamonds with pos- sibilities of playing two games at the same time or an elemen- tary school baseball and softball game without interference to the other.
One hundred to 350 spectators or fans enjoyed watching 8 teams in the Community Softball League participate nightly and numerous Sundays from May to the middle of September.
Over 100 games of softball were played on these diamonds by the above mentioned Community League, Independent teams, Girl All Stars, Webster All Star Series, Local All Star Series and League Playoffs.
Practice sessions were conducted when possible.
We have seating capacity of 200 spectators on the old dia- mond and 100 on the new.
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-. The Parochial league composed of Notre Dame, St. Mary's and Sacred Heart elementary baseball teams staged their games on these diamonds.
The Southbridge Elementary baseball league, Charlton St., Eastford Road and West St. availed themselves of the Henry St. diamonds.
Both leagues had numerous practice sessions also.
Those same diamonds were used extensively by boys of all ages throughout the summer by so called scrub teams. The Southbridge Playgrounds held softball competitions twice weekly also.
Other activities consisted of a Circus, Horse-Show and a Fire Prevention Week Bonfire.
Other recreation facilities include 12 swings, 4 see-saws, 4 ping pong tables, 1 sandbox, 3 zelball, 1 basketball court, 2 volley-ball courts, 3 horseshoe courts, 1 slide and playground tag balls.
From 30 to 135 children make use of the above games hourly for approximately 10 hours daily or 6,000 hours weekly.
This recreation area provides for at least 200 parked cars.
Future Improvement Anticipated:
The walls, roof and doors of a new field house was built in 1958 and plan for completing same with cement floors, separa- tion for toilets, plumbing, water extension and electricity.
The present softball seating capacity is inadequate and we expect to remedy this situation.
Also on our future program is clearing and grading of a wooded area to be used as a picnic ground, plus improvements on the parking area and the two softball areas.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS E. BRUNELLE, Chairman Henry Street Field
REPORT OF DRESSER FIELD SUB-COMMITTEE
To the Chairman of the Recreation Committee:
The following text is a play based on one of the most im- portant things in a human being's life - Health - both physi- cal and mental achieved through exercise.
Name of Play:
RECREATION AT DRESSER FIELD
Time:
1958
Characters:
Thousands of children whose ages range from 6 to 20 Props: Tennis Courts
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Basketball Courts
3 Baseball Diamonds
1 Football Gridiron Shuffle Board
Zellball Games Ping Pong Tables
Stands with a seating capacity of 1600
5 pieces of heavy machinery
Thousands of small tools needed for maintenance of large athletic field
2 fully equipped clubhouses with showers in each
Cost to Taxpayers of Southbridge:
$10,500.00
The curtain rises on January 2, 1958. From this time until March 1, 1958, interior repairs were taken care of, such as, painting, overhauling equipment and in general getting ready for the spring activities.
As soon as the weather cleared, the busiest time of the year began for us. Baseball diamonds had to be put in readi- ness, tennis courts rolled and the cinder track repaired, raked and rolled.
School baseball ended the middle of June but the Little League, Minor League and Babe Ruth League continued until August. A night basketball league ran from June 20 to August 15. Band concerts were held under lights. Every Tuesday even- ing movies were scheduled for the small children. A pet show was held on the Field during August. The annual Junior Chamber of Commerce Track and Field Day was held on a Saturday and Sunday during May. On June 17, Mary E. Wells High School held their Commencement Exercises on the field.
Football was the attraction from Labor Day to Thanks- giving Day with Wells High School participating in five home games concluding its second consecutive undefeated season.
This was the end of the action and, although the audience and participants had left the scene, a great deal of work still had to be done. The stands had to be moved, football goal posts and cables taken down, all water fountains disconnected and the Field put in readiness for the winter weather.
This is the end of the play, "Recreation at Dresser Field" for the year 1958.
We have enjoyed staging it for the children of Southbridge and hope during 1959 to improve on it so that more children may achieve happiness through healthful exercise.
FINIS Respectfully submitted, LOUIS H. VANDERNOOT, Chairman Dresser Field Sub-Committee
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Town Hall, Southbridge, Mass.
Sirs:
I hereby submit my annual report for the year ending December 31st 1958.
The wiring permits issued were as follows:
New Buildings
24
Remodeling and additions to already erected buildings
27
Additions To Old Wiring
73
New Services
86
Oil Burners
65
Electric Ranges
35
Electric Hot Water Heaters
37
Washers
55
Dryers
67
Air Conditioners
72
Disposals
46
Miscellaneous
175
Inspections While Work In Progress
593
Recommendations To Change Wiring Respectfully submitted,
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ARTHUR J. ENO
Inspector of Wires.
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen:
I wish to submit my report for the Tree Warden Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1958.
The past year I pruned dead and broken branches out of town owned trees, braced and cabled trees. Painted cavities that needed repainting. Cut down and removed twenty one dead trees, and seven stumps.
1958 Tree Warden Department Receipts
and Appropriation
$2,400.00
Salaries and Wages
Tree Warden
$ 481.02
Labor
1,317.31
Other Expenses:
Dump Trucks Hired
273.75
Aerial Ladder Truck Hire
37.50
Chain Saw Hire
47.25
Material and Tools (Handled Axe, Tree
Healing Paint, Cable, Paint Brushes) 43.17
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Tree and Stump removal in front of the dwelling house numbered 28-40 South Street, Labor and equipment 100.00
Cut down and removed three dangerous elm trees, loosened by Hillside Erosion, Crane Street, Labor and equipment 100.00
$2,400.00
Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA, Tree Warden
REPORT OF THE DUTCH ELM DISEASE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I wish to submit my report for the Dutch Elm Disease Department for the year ending December 31, 1958.
Twenty six Dutch Elm Diseased trees were cut down, re- moved and burned. Deadwood out of elm trees on town owned property were removed.
I sprayed town owned elm trees twice with a hydraulic sprayer, using Malathion and DDT emulsion. Dormant in the Spring to control Elm Bark Beetle, to protect elm trees from beetle feeding all bark surfaces of living elms, that, may be invaded by Bark Beetles from infected wood. Summer (Leaf Spray) to protect elm leaves from being fed upon by Elm Leaf Beetle. It feeds on the leaves of elms, and when it is abundant the leaves become brown and fall off. Such defoliation weakens the trees, and many valuable elms have been killed as a result of outbreaks of this insect.
Dutch Elm Disease Appropriation, 1958
$3,500.00
Salaries and Wages:
Moth Superintendent
$ 108.69
Labor
474.76
Other Expenses:
Insecticide
692.32
Hydraulic Spraying
1,939.50
Chain Saw Hire
64.75
Aerial Ladder Truck - Dump Trucks Hired
219.75
Stamps (For Elm Samples)
.23
$3,500.00
Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA, Moth Superintendent
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GYPSY MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen:
I wish to submit my report for Gypsy Moth Department for the year ending December 31, 1958.
Because of the limited amount of funds, for Control and Gypsy Moth Suppression and the Control and suppression of other public nuisances. I sprayed with Malathion and DDT as many of our town owned streets as possible. Infestation in sprayed areas has been kept down with good results. Moth Extermination 1958 Appropriation $400.00
Salaries and Wages:
Moth Superintendent $ 2.78
Other Expenses
Insecticide (25% DDT)
77.25
Hyrdaulic Spraying
319.50
Paint Brushes
.47
$400.00
Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA, Moth Superintendent * *
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report for the European Gift Shade Trees, for the year ending December 31, 1958.
40 Hardwood European Gift Shade trees were planted and guyed on town owned Streets as follows: Main Street, Globe section and Flats.
Planted and guyed 40 European Gift Shade
Trees, on town owned streets. Labor and equipment
$280.00
Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA, Tree Warden
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I wish to submit the following report of the expenditures of the Highway Department for the year ending December 31, 1958.
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Administration
Salary of Superintendent $ 4,700.00
$
4,700.00
Labor
Payrolls
38,708.76
38,708.76
Other Expenses
Telephone
$ 307.86
Mobile Radio
180.00
Lights and Power
191.78
Lights & Fuel (Globe Fire Sta.)
385.88
Office Supplies
106.02
Water
571.07
Supplies
367.89
Bituminous Patch
3,601.15
Fuel
670.28
Sweeper Brooms
596.16
New Tools
442.08
Tools Sharpened & Repaired
52.20
Catch Basin Frames & Grates
64.63
Manhole Frames & Coves
22.64
Road Signs
155.00
Guard Rail Repairs
25.08
Sand Storage Unit Repairs
294.98
First Aid Supplies
166.01
Rental of Roto Rooter
264.00
Gravel
64.00
Weed Killer
47.18
Metal Culvert
133.92
Akron Pipe
113.39
Rental of Shoveldozer
60.00
Gasoline
1,066.80
Jackhammer Repairs
50.00
10,000.00
Oil and Sand for Roads
MC-2 Asphalt
6,500.16
Rental of Crane
400.00
Rental of Shovel
700.00
7,600.16
Road Machinery Maintenance
1955 Chevrolet Suburban
128.35
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1953 Dodge Dump Truck
364.57
1949 International Truck
159.36
1954 Dodge Truck
254.61
1955 International Truck
30.47
1951 Dodge Truck
273.40
1952 Ford Truck
235.34
1946 Chevrolet Truck
44.60
1956 GMC Truck
22.95
1957 Ford Truck
10.28
1940 Austin-Western Grader
275.40
1949 Austin-Western Grader
1,084.40
1951 Elgin Sweeper
158.56
1958 Hough Payloader
116.19
1947 R-10 Snow Loader
145.22
1954 Oliver Tractor
336.42
1937 Buffalo-Springfield Roller
32.90
1947 C. H. & E. Roller
249.13
Elgin Eductor
378.32
Refuse Body
89.44
Model E Sander
143.69
Jet Queen Sander
40.92
Schramm Compressor
20.91
Gasoline
3,943.36
Motor Oil and Grease
555.23
Diesel Fuel
15.38
Tires and Tubes
1,974.50
Oxygen & Acetylene
238.94
Tire Chains
264.05
Miscellaneous Parts
187.89
Water Pump Repairs
17.26
1959 Registrations
60.00
11,852.04
Road Machinery New Equipment
Hough Payloader
14,973.09
Box for Model E Sander
788.00
Transferred to Snow & Ice
3,038.91
18,800.00
Chapter 90 Maintenance
DRESSER HILL ROAD
Patching
50.00
Cutting Brush
100.00
Drainage Maintenance
50.00
200.00
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DUDLEY ROAD Draining Maintenance 50.00
EAST MAIN STREET
Drainage Maintenance
50.00
HAMILTON STREET
Drainage Maintenance
50.00
MECHANIC STREET
Drainage Maintenance
50.00
NORTH WOODSTOCK ROAD
Patching
152.56
Cutting Brush
179.25
Drainage Maintenance
100.00
Oiling
220.40
Shoulder & Slope Maintenance
250.00
Guard Rail Repairs
371.44
Guard Rail Posts
60.00
1,333.65
OLD NORTH WOODSTOCK ROAD
Patching
50.00
Cutting Brush
50.00
Drainage Maintenance
50.00
Shoulder & Slope Maintenance
50.00
200.00
WORCESTER STREET
Patching
50.00
Drainage Maintenance
50.00
100.00
RIVER ROAD
Patching
50.00
Cutting Brush
100.00
Drainage Maintenance
50.00
Oiling
192.44
Shoulder & Slope Maintenance
50.00
442.44
EASTFORD ROAD
Patching
200.40
Cutting Brush
300.00
Drainage Maintenance
100.00
Guard Rail Repairs
466.58
Oiling
556.93
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Shoulder & Slope Maintenance .... 350.00
1,973.91
BRICKYARD ROAD
Drainage Maintenance ... 50.00
4,500.00
Town Dump
Salary of Caretaker
3,058.00
3,058.00
Rodent Control
American Exterminating Co. 900.00
900.00
Rubbish Collection
Labor Payrolls
5,499.57
5,499.57
Sidewalk Repairs
Labor
211.78
Concrete
838.04
Expansion Joints
22.35
Lumber
11.88
Sand
16.50
Gravel
21.00
Mason
252.00
Cement
45.00
1,418.55
Snow and Ice
Labor
13,728.44
Truck Hire
14,478.53
Rock Salt
6,108.85
Meals
79.68
Gasoline
561.60
Plow and Sand Crops Road
115.00
Rental of Front End Loaders
12,676.00
Rental of Bulldozer
4,553.25
Sand
3,437.45
Repair Snow Plows
763.47
Snow Fence and Posts
278.47
Anti Freeze
53.46
Snow Shovels
135.30
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Conveyor for Sander
256.58
43.32
Snow Removal Signs Fuel
60.00
57,932.65
Guelphwood Road Guard Rail
Labor
323.44
Cable
820.00
Cable Guard Posts
280.00
Cable Clamps
292.00
Paint
192 29
Chain
45.66
Drain Pipe Dennison Cross Road
Labor
212.96
Rental of Shoveldozer
1,050.00
Transferred to Machinery Account
337.04
1,600.00
Reconstruction of Goddard Court
Labor
1,895.60
Akron Pipe
5.04
Brick
Catch Basin Frames and Grates
83.16
Sand
5.50
Gravel
7.00
MC-1 Asphalt
242.61
Building Catch Basins
121.60
Lumber
8.20
Type I
1,894 08
Transferred to Machinery Account
215.00
4,500.00
Construction of Storm Drain on Hartwell Street
Labor
247.90
Catch Basin Frames and Grates
41.56
Brick
41.32
Akron Pipe
28.36
12" Plain Concrete Pipe
151.90
Mason Building Catch Basins
84.80
595.36
Highway Emergency Repairs
Labor
752.15
135
1,953.39
Type I
1,244.13
1,996.28
Reconstruction of Blackmer Road
Labor
159.52
Removing Trees
69.10
Steel Pipe
53.50
15" Metal Culvert
87.19
Rental of Shovel
696.00
Gasoline
152.40
MC-1 Asphalt
461.82
MC-2 Asphalt
167.34
Bituminous Concrete
152.69
1,999.56
Construction of Chestnut Street
Labor
480.59
Rental of Shoveldozer
405.00
Removing Trees
126.50
12" R. C. Pipe
73.44
Gasoline
304.80
1,390.33
Construction of Storm Drain on Proulx Avenue
Labor
919.22
Metal Culvert
2,783.86
Cement Brick
234.18
Manhole Frames and Covers
297.50
Catch Basin Frames and Grates
579.70
Rental of Backhoe
987.50
Gasoline
304.80
Cement
144.00
Mason Building Catch Basins
448.00
Akron Pipe
17.98
Rental of Shoveldozer
180.00
Mason Building Headwall
74.00
Type I
157.01
7,127.75
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH E. BENOIT, Highway Superintendent.
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REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF JACOB EDWARDS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
TRUSTEES FOR THE EDWARDS BEQUEST
Robert L. Fox
Ellsworth D. Mitchell
Jacob K. Edwards John O. Martin
FOR THE TOWN
Oswald J. Laliberte Edward P. Sheehan Dr. Nerio W. Pioppi, Chairman
LIBRARY HOURS
Open 1959:
Adult Section:
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Children's Room:
Monday - Friday
2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
School Holidays
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed 1959:
January 1
New Year's Day
February 23
Washington's Birthday
May 30
Memorial Day
July 4 Independence Day
September 7
Labor Day
October 12
Columbus Day
November 11
Veteran's Day
November 26
Thanksgiving Day
December 25
Christmas Day
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
1958 showed a healthy gain in the use of the library. Near- ly 7,000 more items were borrowed than during 1957.
The circulation increase was pretty evenly distributed be- tween adult and juvenile readers. Added use of the reading room forced us to eliminate from the library Monday through Thursday evenings those high school students who were not using library materials. The first month this was put into ef- fect, circulation increased by 300 as the staff was again able to give library service rather than act as disciplinarians.
The book deposit program in the first three grades, started a year ago, stimulated reading among beginning readers with an increase of 2,967. Parochial as well as public schools are making use of this system even though we still cannot supply all the grades.
Increased need for overdue notices monopolized so much
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time that only three notices, at two weeks intervals, are now sent to delinquent borrowers. After a suitable lapse of time names are then turned over to the Town Counsel, Harold Peter- son, who has been cooperative and effective in reclaiming books or payment for them. The last Fine Free Day in June failed, with one exception, to bring in the books we were con- cerned about even though each delinquent had been notified of the privilege. Due to postage increases, borrowers now pay postage on overdue notices sent to them.
We observed many special activities throughout the year starting with the first National Library Week, March 16-22, which was sponsored locally by the Jaycees and heralded with a proclamation by the Selectmen. It was given hearty support by press, radio and businessmen.
Also in March a new salary schedule was presented and approved at the annual Town Meeting after some debate.
In May the Bay Path Library Association, of which the librarian is a member of the Executive Board, met at this li- brary. Friends gave flowers and a coffee maker which cheered visiting members on a drizzly morning. Another acted as hostess and generally assisted in keeping the library going while the staff attended meetings. The morning meeting was in the Children's Room. After luncheon at Cohasse Country Club, the concluding meeting was held there.
During the summer an experiment was tried with the sum- mer reading club, "Rocket to Adventure." It was divided into two sessions, junior (grades 1-4) and senior (grades 5-7). 92 enrolled in the junior group while 42 signed up for the senior club.
The juniors enjoyed the usual stories, games and songs and in addition - puppets. Our janitor constructed an effective theatre of scrap for a total of 37 cents.
Senior members met with the librarian to hold critical book discussions and read together. This group showed promise and will be continued next summer to try to keep up reading in- terests among an age group where it rapidly diminishes.
Both clubs saw the Walt Disney film, "Man in Space," and participated in a writing contest. At the final meeting, awards were made, refreshments served, and the Notre Dame Youth Orchestra performed.
During United Nations Week in October the library loaned the foreign doll collection for a public display and had one of its displays featured in the local newspaper.
In November, during Book Week, stories were told in schools, classes visited the library, new children's books were displayed, and a creative writing contest conducted. Mrs. Al- lan Ferguson, Mrs. Alex. Constantine, Mrs. Hazelton and the librarian acted as judges. Book prizes were donated by a publisher.
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The Wednesday afternoon film program in the Children's Room has become so popular as to have created a space prob- lem. As many as 60 children are sometimes viewing in addi- tion to the regular activities which continue in the rest of the room. Now that we have our own projector, the program is being continued with much greater efficiency.
Contacts with various groups are always appreciated by the librarian to inform them of the varied services available. During the past year talks were given to several church groups and over WESO as well as to Sturbridge PTA, Lions' Club, Exchange Club, Rotary Club and the Wells High School faculty.
Several classrooms were visited for instruction in the use of the library. Classes with special projects visited the library for instruction in the use of appropriate reference materials. The Notre Dame Civics Club met here for a tour of the library. As always we welcomed with stories and tours the Girl Scout and Brownie troops that visited.
Thanks to the Southbridge Music Group our holdings of music books is rapidly expanding. A sheet music file was or- ganized during the past year and is finding gradual use.
Gifts of time and books were gratefully received. Mrs. Edward Quinn again conducted the Children's Art Classes on Saturday mornings. Mrs. Alex Constantine and Edward Zuiss, in addition to many Girl Scouts, gave generously of their time. Several memorial books were received.
The wholehearted cooperation of the Southbridge Evening News and Station WESO contributed to our successful year. The devotion of the staff and the understanding of the Board of Trustees made 1958 another memorable year for the librarian.
Comparative Table of Circulation
Adult
1957
1958
General Works
265
346
Philosophy
715
637
Religion
563
587
Sociology
1,622
1,646
Language
202
320
Science
1,270
1,297
Useful Arts
3,002
3,115
Fine Arts
1,828
2,301
Literature
1,627
1,821
History
1,483
1,477
Travel
1,426
1,380
Biography
2,966
2,945
Total Adult Non-Fiction
16,969
22,085
Films
57
Current Periodicals
2,956
3,435
Pamphlets
435
778
139
Foreign Books Records Sheet Music Pictures Fiction
170
218
517
657
19
16
83
27,837
29,144
Total Adult Circulation
48,867
52,265
Juvenile
General Works
225
207
Philosophy
7
9
Religion
294
266
Social Science
1,232
1,691
Language
138
90
Science
1,808
1,971
Useful Arts
1,258
1,350
Fine Arts
639
693
Literature
720
485
History
1,092
1,138
Travel
1,243
887
Biography
2,836
2,974
Total Juvenile Non-Fiction
12,328
12,653
Current Periodicals
747
644
Pamphlets
89
248
Pictures
510
669
Fiction - J
11,622
11,704
Fiction - JJ
11,756
12,889
School deposits
3,143
4,977
Total Juvenile Circulation
39,392
42,892
GRAND TOTAL
88,259
95,157
Statistical Record
Date of founding
1871
Population served
18,000
Days open during year
304
Hours open each week
63
Number of volumes January 1, 1958
38,521
Number of volumes added
Adult
861
Juvenile 461
Total
1,322
Number of volumes discarded and lost
Adult 511
Juvenile
168
Total
679
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Number of volumes December 31, 1958 Number of registered borrowers Largest circulation for one day (Oct. 14) Smallest circulation for one day (Sept. 17) Average circulation per day Annual circulation: School deposits
39,164
5,215
530
135
313
4,977
Juvenile (except deposits)
37,915
Adult
52,265
Total
95,157
Library Staff
Librarian
Mary Anna Tien
Reference Librarian
Hilda Heather
Childrens' Librarian
Mary Hazelton
Bookkeeper and General Assistant
Gladys Hobson
Janitor
Joseph Lataille
Part Time Staff
Jean Anderson
Ann Lamarine Viola Michael
Marjorie Bliss
Faith Byron
Patricia Nolan
Pauline Delage
Helen Rowley
Maryalice Dion
Sally Schauweker
Ann Marie Giroux
Loretta Spiro Judith Wood
Beverly Heck
Respectfully submitted, MARY ANNA TIEN
STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For the Year Ended December 31, 1958
Cash Balance, January 1, 1958
$ 1,391.09
Receipts:
Town appropriation
$23,101.00
Mynott Fund interest
32.50
Trustees of Edward Trust Funds
7,746.57
Transfer from Reserve for Building
Repairs and Improvements
2,104.00
Memorial Gifts
25.00
Received for Books Lost
32.61
Total Receipts
33,041.68
$34,432.77
Disbursements:
Payroll $21,138.31
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2,352.87 -
Building Expenses
Operating Expenses
751.60
Building Maintenance
2,419,37
Grounds Maintenance
159.64
4,726.50
85.66
Films
143.37
Equipment
376.70
Total Disbursements
$32,154.02
Returned to E. & D. Fund
1.83
Cash Balance, December 31, 1958
$ 2,276.92
Represented by:
Trustee's Cash
$ 2,244.07
Mynott Fund Interest
32.85
$ 2,276.92
Reserve For Building Repairs and Improvements
Balance, January 1, 1958
$ 5,327.04
Add:
Interest received
174.52
$ 5,501.56
Deduct:
Transferred to operating account
2,104.00
Balance, December 31, 1958, on deposit with Southbridge Savings Bank
$ 3,397.56
Pilsudski Club Book Fund
Balance, January 1, 1958
$ 221.77
Add:
Interest received
7.20
$ 228.97
Deduct:
Cost of books purchased
5.27
Balance, December 31, 1958, on deposit with Southbridge Savings Bank $ 223.70
142
Books and Periodicals Book Repairs
32,155.85
The following tabulation indicates the proportion of the cost of the library borne by the tax- payers of the Town of Southbridge:
1958 Budget
%
1958 Expenditures %
1959 Budget
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