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Aid to Highways
10,500.00
24,148.83
Excess & Deficiency-Surplus Revenue 138,902.82
$381,288.09
$381,288.09
Revolving Funds: High School Lunch
Elementary School Lunch
$1,637.84 .16
High School Athletics 96.82
1,734.82
Unexpended Balances: Appropriations
$52,275.67
Elementary School Addition 78,900.67
182,653.12
Levy of 1954
4,103.64
4,440.28
Assets
DEBT ACCOUNTS
Assets Net Funded or Fixed Debt
$773,800.00
School Loans Water Loans
$647,000.00 126,800.00
$773,800.00
$773,800.00
TRUST AND INVESTMENT FUNDS
Trust and Investment Funds: Cash and Securities
Caleb Chase Charity Fund
$10,135.76
$86,819.75
Brooks Free Library Funds
5,306.70
Henry C. Brooks Medal Fund
1,233.60
Johnson-Ulm Scholarship Fund
35,814.61
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds
32,548.27
Post-War Rehabilitation Fund
872.90
Stabilization Funds 907.91
$86,819.75
$86,819.75
Respectfully submitted,
ALTHEA M. CHASE,
Town Accountant
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Liabilities and Reserves
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Report of the Collector of Taxes
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES-1953
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
$563.20
Payments to Treasurer
$433.60
Abatements
129.60
$563.20
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES-1954
Commitments as per Warrants
$37,632.60
Refunds
37.80
$37,670.40
Payments to Treasurer
$35,577.72
Abatements
686.88
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954
1,405.80
$37,670.40
REAL ESTATE TAXES-1953
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
$17,303.12
Refunds
160.00
$17,463.12
Payments to Treasurer
$17,020.88
Abatements
216.64
Tax Titles Taken
225.60
$17,463.12
REAL ESTATE TAXES-1954
Commitments as per Warrants Refunds
$465,066.00
1,248.28
$466,314.28
Payments to Treasurer
$428,331.58
Abatements
8,902.76
Added to Tax Titles
406.08
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954
28,673.86
$466,314.28
WATER LIENS-1953
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
$86.76
Tax Title Taken
$86.76
$86.76
WATER LIENS-1954
Commitments as per Warrants
$34.56
Payments to Treasurer
$34.56
$34.56
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MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES-1953
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
$2,664.30
Commitments as per Warrants
2,058.67
Refunds Audit Adjustment
.03
$4,816.67
Payments to Treasurer
$4,453.87
Abatements
362.80
$4,816.67
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES-1954
Commitments as per Warrants
$41,147.69
Refunds
471.26
$41,618.95
Payments to Treasurer
$33,472.50
Abatements
4,126.02
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954
4,020.43
$41,618.95
POLL TAXES-1954
Commitments as per Warrants
$2,296.00
Refunds
4.00
$2,300.00
Payments to Treasurer
$1,786.00
Abatements
514.00
$2,300.00
Respectfully submitted,
LESLIE V. NICKERSON
Collector of Taxes
93.67
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Report of the State Auditor
Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston
Sir:
As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Harwich for the period from January 1, 1953 to February 13, 1954, and submit the following report thereon:
The records of financial transactions of the several de- partments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined and checked.
The books and accounts in the town accountant's office were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were verified by comparison with the treasurer's books and with the records of the several departments making the ori- ginal charges. The disbursements, as recorded, were checked with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds and with the payments as shown by the treasurer's books.
The appropriations voted by the town, as shown by the town clerk's records, were checked with the accountant's ledgers. The ledger accounts were analyzed, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on February 13, 1954.
The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The cash book additions were verified, and the recorded receipts were analyzed and compared with the records of the departments making payments to the treasurer, while the payments were compared with the select- men's warrants authorizing the disbursement of the town funds.
The treasurer's cash balance on February 13, 1954 was proved by verification of the cash in the office and by recon-
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ciliation of the bank balance with a statement furnished by the bank of deposit.
The payments on account of maturing debt and interest were compared with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities and coupons on file.
The savings bank books and securities representing the investment of the trust and investment funds in the custody of the town treasurer and the trustees were examined and listed, the income being proved and the withdrawals being verified.
The records of tax titles and tax possessions held by the town were examined and checked. The amounts added to the tax title account were compared with the collector's records, the tax titles redeemed and foreclosed were verified, and the tax titles and tax possessions on hand were listed, reconciled with the accountant's ledger, and compared with the records in the Registry of Deeds.
The books and accounts of the tax collector were ex- amined and checked. The poll, personal property and real estate taxes, and motor vehicle and trailer excise outstanding according to the previous audit, as well as all subsequent commitments, were proved to the assessors' warrants for their collection. The payments to the treasurer were checked with the treasurer's cash book, the recorded abatements were compared with the assessors' records of abatements granted, the taxes transferred to the tax title account were checked with the treasurer's record of tax titles held by the town, and the outstanding accounts were listed and proved.
The departmental and water accounts receivable out- standing according to the previous examination, as well as all subsequent commitments, were audited and proved. The payments to the treasurer were checked with the treasurer's recorded receipts, the abatements were compared with the records in the departments authorized to grant such credits, and the outstanding accounts were listed and proved.
The outstanding tax, excise, departmental, and water accounts were verified by sending notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, and from the replies received thereto it appears that the accounts, as listed are correct.
The records of dog and sporting licenses issued by the town clerk, as well as of miscellaneous receipt, were examined and checked, the recorded payments to the treasurer and the State being verified by comparison with the treasurer's cash book and with the receipts on file.
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The surety bonds of the town officials required by law to furnish them were examined and found to be in proper form.
The financial records of the selectmen and the sealer of weights and measures, of the police, health, school and library departments, as well as of all other departments collecting money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined, and the payments to the treasurer were checked with the treasurer's recorded receipts.
There are appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, tables showing a reconciliation of the treas- urer's cash, summaries of the tax, motor vehicle and trailer excise, tax title, tax possession, departmental, and water accounts, together with schedules showing the condition and transactions of the trust and investment funds.
For the cooperation received from the officials of the town while engaged in making the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ Assistant Director of Accounts
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Report of the Registrars of Voters
The Board of Registrars of the Town submit their report for the year of 1954.
We now have a total of 2,400 Voters on our lists as follows:
Women 1,289 Men 1,111 This is an increase of 68 over the previous year.
Respectfully submitted,
CLEON S. CROWELL, Chm.
JOSEPH V. GAVIN
HELENA T. MAGUIRE
Registrars
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Report of the Water Department
To the Citizens of the Town of Harwich:
The Superintendent and Board of Water Commissioners submit for your approval the 18th Annual Report of the Water Department for the year ending December 31, 1954.
We are pleased to report that this department has had an unusually busy year and showed substantial growth.
With the funds made available at the Annual Town Meet- ing, three miles of water mains have been laid, with approx- imately two more miles in prospect for the coming year. Late in March the department advertised for bids for the installing of water mains on the various streets voted by the townspeople, and bids were received as follows:
Fred W. Crowell $14,109.25
Jones Construction Company 14,752.00
Frank Frederick Company 16,229.75
Cannavino & Shea 24,487.50
The contract was awarded to Fred W. Crowell of Harwich Port, the low bidder. At the end of the year most of this work has been completed. The importance of connecting the dead end at South Street along Sisson Road to Route 28 has been emphasized before. This year the project was ac- complished and our system has been strengthened consider- ably by providing a more equalized pressure between the two tanks. Since the Department of Public Works informed us that tentative plans are being made for a new bridge to be built on Lower County Road at Allen's Harbor, it seemed advisable to delay work on the water mains on Lower County Road, as this new bridge will reduce installation costs when the project is started. It is essential that the various dead ends on Lower County Road be connected so that a dual main will serve the West Harwich area in the event of a serious break, and it is expected that this will be completed during 1955.
While the Herring River Bridge project, started by the State in November, 1953, was under construction, we re-
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quested that they furnish and install pipe and fittings along the bridge at no cost to the Town. This they agreed to do, and did.
The system as a whole has been maintained in good con- dition; hydrants and valves were inspected frequently and few repairs were necessary; gate boxes were brought up to grade and markers installed at hydrants in case of severe snowfall. No major damage resulted from the two hurricanes in September. Both tanks, however, received a heavy coating of salt spray, but the effect of this will not be evident until later. The Diesel Engines were overhauled and worn parts replaced. We feel that the high cost of keeping these engines in repair is a major factor in our request for an electric system.
109 service connections were added during the year, bringing the total to 1727, an increase of 28% over last year. This is due in good part to our extensive main line construc- tion program.
Walter E. Cahoon, a commissioner for 15 years, submitted his resignation in April, and his faithful service will be missed. The Board reorganized after the resignation of Mr. Cahoon, and Francis J. Hibbert was named chairman, with Harold A. Thompson, the new member, as secretary. Norman O. Nickerson, a former commissioner, was appointed to fill the vacancy until the Annual Town Meeting. Because of the increased volume of business, the Board has made it a point to meet every other Monday.
In June we welcomed our new Superintendent, George Gardner, who had been associated with the Cotuit Water Department for eight years, the last four as Superintendent.
At the end of last year, when the 1953 receipts had been computed, we found that they were not commensurate with our increased overhead, and we felt it advisable to revise our rate schedule. Effective January 1, the new schedule went into effect. The yearly allowance was decreased from 50,000 to 40,000 gallons, with a minimum charge of $24.00 to all takers, thus abolishing the Seasonal Rate. The receipts this year total $58,169.12, an increase of $6,492.48 over 1953, which we feel justifies this decision.
During the year we pumped 114,472,020 gallons, with a high on July 20 of 1,234,970 gallons. This is somewhat less than 1953 because of the unusually rainy summer season. The department was able to maintain the water tanks at reason- able levels for fire protection during the summer months only by pumping long hours. It is imperative that the Town ap- prove our request for an additional water supply.
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In December we conducted a water survey at Brooks Park, under the supervision of Whitman & Howard, Engineers, of Boston. The results showed good quantity but poor quality, and because the State Department of Public Health objected, this location has been abandoned. An article is being inserted in the Town Warrant for an additional supply at the rear of the present pumping station, with a discharge through Long Road to Bank Street. This site will give us approximately 720,000 gallons more per day, allowing for further expansion in the town.
Appended hereto is a summary of financial and engineer- ing data taken from the records of the department:
Service Connections
Taking Water December 31, 1954
946
Seasonal Takers Shut-off 703
1649
Services Not Used, 1954
78
Total Service Connections
1727
New Service Installations
3/4"
1"
11/4" 11%"
2"
6" Total
New Services installed
12
85
7
4
1
109
Length in feet
638'
7241'6"
600'
358'
80'
8906'6"
Av. Length per service
52'6"
85'1'
85'4" 89'6"
80'
...
"ד' 81
Average charge per service
$79.81
Cost to Department per foot
$1.03
Miles of Mains by Sizes
10"
8"
6"
2"
11/2"
11/4"
1"
Total
1953 Total
6.07
8.22
11.66
6.02
.59
.38
.02
32.96
1954 Added
1.04
.03
1.23
.67
none
.05
none
3.02
1954 Total
7.11
8.25
12.89
6.69
.59
.43
.02
35.98
Hydrants
1953 Total
180
1954 Added
9
1954 Total
189
1954 Main Line Construction
Kind of Pipe
Size
Length
Mayflower Drive
C.L. Wrought Iron
2"
131'
Lewis Lane
C.L. Wrought Iron
2"
258
Depot Road
C.L. Wrought Iron
2"
189
Gordon Road
C.L. Wrought Iron
11/4"
255'
Off Bank Street
C.L. Wrought Iron
2"
213'
Great Western Road
C.L. Wrought Iron
2"
37'
Bell's Neck Road
C.L. Wrought Iron
2"
43'
Off Bell's Neck Road
C.L. Wrought Iron
2"
247'
Allen Street
C.L. Wrought Iron
424
Victory Drive
C.L. Wrought Iron
2"
66'
Total Services Used, 1954
62
Mayflower Way
C.L. Wrought Iron
2" 126'
Belmont Road
C.L. Cast Iron
6"
964'
Doane Road
C.L. Cast Iron
6"
3087'
South Street
C.L. Cast Iron
10"
1510'
Sisson Road
C.L. Cast Iron
8"
184'
Sisson Road
C.L. Cast Iron
10"
3971'
Old Mill Point
C.L. Cast Iron
6"
2453'
Old Mill Point
C.L. Wrought Iron
2"
1343'
Archibald Circle
C.L. Wrought Iron
166'
Kildee Road
C.L. Wrought Iron
317'
Total
15,984'
Water Consumption
Gallons
Gallons
January
4,883,230
July
24,608,760
February
3,716,240
August
22,127,490
March
4,480,680
September
11,363,990
April
5,313,770
October
6,299,480
May
6,922,630
November
4,769,630
June
15,884,660
December
4,101,460
Total Gallons Pumped-114,472,020
Pumped to metered ratio
Average daily consumption
313,622 gals.
Largest monthly consumption-July
24,608,760 gals.
Largest weekly consumption-ending July 31
6,650,710 gals.
Largest daily consumption-July 20
1,234,970 gals.
Hours of Operation-Fairbanks Diesel
1,126 hrs.
Hours of Operation-Sterling Diesel
1,474 hrs., 40 min.
Hours of Operation-Gasoline
2 hrs., 35 min.
Total Hours of Operation
2,603 hrs., 15 min.
SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1954
Commitments
1952 Balance Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
$49.10
1952 Collections made in 1954 49.10
1952 Balance Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954
None
1953 Balance Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
$2,582.74
1953 Collections made in 1954
2,582.74
1953 Balance Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954
None
1954 Commitments
59,014.55
Less Abatements
234.97
58,779.58
Less Water Liens added to Taxes, 1954
34.56
58,745.02
Less 1954 Collections
55,527.28
1954 Balance Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954
3,217.74
Total Balance Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954
$3,217.74
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Receipts
$39,455.91
8,822.54
9,643.36
Miscellaneous
237.31
Total 1954 Collections
Paid to Town Treasurer
$58,159.12
Expenditures
Retirement of Bonds
$7,000.00
Interest on Bonds
350.00
Maintenance & Operation Administration
$10,522.93
General
10,358.92
Pumping Station
4,716.71
Service Installations
9,976.28
Total 1954 Operating Expenses
$42,924.84
SPECIAL ACCOUNTS
Water Main Extension
Payments
$3,810.87
Appropriation
$4,000.00
Bal. to 1955
1,907.62
Bal. from 1953
1,718.49
$5,718.49
$5,718.49
Water Main Construction
Payments
$422.93
Bal. from 1953
$770.97
Bal. to 1955
348.04
$770.97
$770.97
Installation of Water Mains on Town Accepted Roads
Payments
$3,051.06
Appropriation $30,000.00
Bal. to 1955
26,948.94
$30,000.00
$30,000.00
Extending Water Main Along Doane Road and South Street to Sisson Road
Payments
$12,196.23
Appropriation $12,400.00
Bal. to 1955
203.77
$12,400.00
$12,400.00
Minimum Charges Excess Water Service Connections
$58,159.12
25,598.56
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South Street North to Existing Mains and Along Sisson Road to Route 28
Payments
Bal. to 1955
$29,393.10 18,506.90
Appropriation $47,900.00
$47,900.00
$47,900.00
Connecting Existing Water Main on Belmont Road
Payments
$7,508.38
Appropriation
$12,000.00
Bal. to 1955
4,491.62
$12,000.00
$12,000.00
Old Mill Point
Payments
$9,174.45
Appropriation
$10,500.00
Bal. to 1955
1,325.55
$10,500.00
$10,500.00
Water Survey
Payments
$342.03
Bal. from 1953
$1,625.60
Bal. to 1955
1,283.57
$1,625.60
$1,625.60
Painting & Repairing Elevated Tank
Payments
None
Bal. from 1953
$884.94
Bal. to 1955
$884.94
$884.94
$884.94
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS J. HIBBERT HAROLD A. THOMPSON NORMAN O. NICKERSON Board of Water Commissioners
GEORGE GARDNER Superintendent and Collector
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Report of the Police Department
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Harwich, Massachusetts
Dear Sirs:
I hereby respectfully submit the Annual Report of the Police Department for the year 1954.
Personnel
Rank
Name
Address
Chief
C. Conrad Nickerson
East Harwich Harwichport
Deputy Chief Charles S. Hartig
Sergeant
Robert B. Megathlin
Harwichport
Patrolman Horace Wixon
West Harwich
Patrolman
Robert Church
West Harwich
Patrolman Paul Munsur
West Harwich
Patrolman Roger Munsey
East Harwich
General Routine
Complaints received and investigated
349
Lost or stolen property reported
$4,854.00
Lost or stolen property recovered
$1,500.00
Missing persons reported and acted upon
4
License revoked or suspended
55
Auto accidents investigated
Property Damage
43
Personal Injury Fatal
18
First class Auto Dealers reports filed
20
Second class Auto Dealers reports filed
1
Individual Auto transfers filed
241
Defective street lights reported
20
Summer Homes and Cottages inspected monthly
1400
Summer Homes and Cottages found open and reported to owners
186
Number of escorts furnished
60
Requests for Special Officers
240
Accidental drowning
1
Fires attended
23
Rescue runs attended
20
Trips Out of Town by Cruiser
Boston City Hospital
1
Boston Police
3
Brockton Police
2
1
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Taunton State Hospital
6
Falmouth Police
1
House of Correction, Barnstable
10
Barnstable Police
4
State Police Barracks, Yarmouth
15
Cape Cod Hospital
8
Chatham Police
8
Eastham Police
1
Miles covered by Cruisers
83,032
Miles covered by Chief's Car
2,500
Court Cases
Operating to Endanger
16
Operating under the Influence
9
Drunk
24
Breaking and Entering in the night time
10
Larceny
15
Assault and Battery
17
Assault with dangerous weapon
2
Operating without a license
3
Operating after license expired
1
Operating motor vehicle after license suspended
3
Operating motor vehicle without authority
1
Speeding
7
Leaving the scene of accident after causing property damage
3
Furnishing and delivering Beer to a Minor
1
Failing to stop when signaled by Police Officer
1
Non-support of illegitimate child
2
Delinquent Children
2
Shooting ducks out of season
2
Shellfish Violation
1
Warrants served
25
Summons served
58
Confined to lockup
73
I take this opportunity of thanking the Board of Select- men, the members of the Finance Committee, and all other departments and their personnel for the fine cooperation and assistance they have extended this past year.
On behalf of the members of the Police Department I thank all the Citizens of the Town of Harwich for their fine spirit and cooperation in helping to make this Town one of the outstanding communities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Respectfully submitted, C. CONRAD NICKERSON Chief of Police
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Report of Sealer of Weights & Measures
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Harwich, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith respectfully submit my twenty first annual report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Harwich for the year ending December 31, 1954.
Tested
Adjusted
Sealed
Not Sealed
Con- demned
Scales
Platform 5,000 to 10,000 lbs.
1
Platform 100 to 5,000 lbs.
15
12
1
7
Counter under 100 lbs.
6
7
1
1
Spring 100 lbs. or over
5
2
4
Spring under 100 lbs.
16
12
3
4
Computing under 100 1bs.
24
25
1
Personal weighing
5
1
Prescription
3
1
Weights
Avoirdupois
42
53
1
12
Apothecary
52
Metric
25
10
Volumetric Measures
Liquid 1 gal. or less
18
6
19
Dry measures
3
Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices
Meters 1 in. Inlet
24
35
2
4
Vehicle Tank meters
1
4
Bulk Storage meters
1
1
2
Kerosene Pumps
15
Grease Measuring Devices
10
Quantity measures
8
Yard sticks
8
2
Total
134
299
26
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Money received from Sealing Fees Money received from Transient Vendors' Local License Fees
$118.25
15.00
Paid Town Treasurer
$133.25
Money returned to Treasurer by Director of Standards for Peddlers' License Fees 40.00
Total
$173.25
Inspections made of Peddlers' Licenses
4
Inspections made of Transient Vendors' Licenses
1
Other Inspections
Milk Jars
10
Coal Certificates
3
Bread
115
Food packages
135
Transient Vendors
1
Clinical thermometers
22
Peddlers Scales
3
Junk Scales
1
Ice Scales
2
Retest of Gasoline devices after sealing
12
Total 309
Trial Weighing and Measurements of Commodities sold or put up for sale
Bread
40
Butter
25
Coal in Transit
1
Confectionary
16
Flour
20
Fruit and Vegetables
34
Grain and Feed
4
Meat and Provisions
20
Potatoes
32
Total
192
Coal in Transit re-weighed
lbs. 2,000
Respectfully submitted, VICTOR S. RYDER Sealer of Weights and Measures
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Report of the Veterans' Agent
To the Citizens of the Town of Harwich:
As might well be expected, the work of this Department has steadily increased even in spite of the Korean Armistice. We have been privileged to serve veterans of four wars: the Spanish American, World Wars I and II as well as assist and advise with more than two hundred Harwich boys of the Korean Emergency. Hospital cases have naturally increased and one of our most pleasant tasks has been to assist in obtaining Educational Benefits for many more. Most of the taxpayers are astonished when they see the true picture of the GI Educational program. Throughout the nation more than thirteen million boys have accepted their opportunity to obtain an education and the best part of the picture is the fact that 38% of this number are seeking college degrees.
Just how does that effect the economy of America? To teach that huge army of serious minded veterans requires the erection of many buildings. That means employment for workmen to erect the structures. It also means production of materials which keeps the wheels of industry in motion and adds to our national prosperity. Then comes the faculty to teach and finally when the vet graduates with his Degree, he immediately steps into a higher income bracket. This brings back to Uncle Sam higher income taxes until eventually the additional taxes more than pays for the cost to educate. It is economically sound for this country and we also have an intelligent America. We bring this picture to you to justify the inauguration of the program and point out that any young man who is forced to take military training and loses his Constitutional right to Freedom and liberty, is entitled to this compensatory privilege.
The same can also be said in regard to the GI home loan program. America is the Church, the School and the Home. When we assist the GI to own his home we are building a better America and as proof of the serious intent of the vet let us look at the figures. To date more than three million, four hundred thousand veterans have taken advantage of the GI home building program and less than fifteen thousand
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of these loans have had to be foreclosed. A splendid tribute to the seriousness of the vet as well as the generosity and cooperation of Uncle Sam. It has been our happy privilege to assist many Harwich boys to get into colleges and to obtain GI loans. Again we salute the friendly attitude of the Cape Cod 5c Savings Bank and Mr. George Marble in particular. No bank in Massachusetts is more cooperative, more friendly and more patient in their help and sound advice
This year we have also solved several intricate cases, some involving Immigration laws and in all these cases the American Red Cross in the person of friendly and efficient Miss Grace Crory, has been of utmost importance and influ- ence.
Complete cooperation has been accorded the Department by the Town officials, especially in employing many worthy and needy cases. We acknowledge the interest and invaluable assistance of Rep. Oscar J. Cahoon in obtaining for Harwich veterans, many jobs with the State Department of Public Works. This has saved the Town hundreds of dollars and it has made the vets happy to receive work rather than Vet- erans' Benefits.
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