Town annual reports of the selectmen and overseers of the poor of the town of Harwich 1958, Part 8

Author: Harwich (Mass. : Town)
Publication date: 1958
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 238


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At the watershed it was noted that 1,000 trees had been planted by the Boy Scouts, and the Commission suggested that, for the protection of natural resources, the clearing of dead brush and wood should be the first order of business.


The Commission was most impressed by the possibilities for development of the scenic qualities of the Herring Run


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and the land surrounding it. It was noted that some clear- ing of brush had been done, and the Commission feels that more should be undertaken. We also urge that the towns- people consider the possibility of acquiring more land on the other side of the Brook.


In August, the Conservation Commission inspected the various areas under development by the Playground and Rec- reation Commission. Of particular interest was the section used by the Harwich Boy Scouts. The Scouts, under super- vision, have been clearing brush for camping purposes-and preserving worthwhile growth. The Conservation Commis- sion noted that in developing the 76 acre tract, the Recrea- tion Commission planned to keep the various sections divided by the natural growths of pine native to the Cape.


In discussing the land under the jurisdiction of the Park Department, observance was made of the efforts to date of clearing brush and the replanting at the East End of Long Pond and Brooks Park, as well as the day to day mainten- ance needed in these areas.


The Conservation Commission feels that there should be more cooperation between the Road Supervisor and the Tree Warden in order to preserve our present trees, when- ever possible, along town roads. Care should be taken when permits are issued for the moving of houses that a minimum of damage may be sustained by the trees along the way.


Most certainly, the townspeople should appreciate and use more fully the many beauty spots now existing in Har- wich. This includes such areas as the Herring Pool, the pic- nic areas in Brooks Park and the East End of Long Pond, and the Recreation Area. Pride in what we now have will lead to the protection and development of these sections in the future.


In September, Miss Sargent resigned as she was leaving town for the winter months. Mrs. Guy Putnam was appointed to take her place and was elected to serve as chairman.


Harwich Conservation Commission


ARETTA PUTNAM, Chairman MABEL RICE


C. WILLIAM JOHNSON ROBERT B. MEGATHLIN FRANCIS P. HIBBERT


DONALD T. BATES VIRGINIA S. DOANE, Secretary


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Brooks Free Library Trustees' Report


Through money appropriated under Article 23 in the Town Meeting Warrant of 1958, the main library room has been completely repainted, and new rubber carpeting has been laid in the stacks and elsewhere as needed.


The work room and the stairway have also been repainted, and we hope to cover the stairs with the same rubber carpet- ing.


New lighting fixtures have replaced old ones in some cases.


A telephone has been installed which is proving of real value to our librarians.


Mrs. Earle L. Sims, a Trustee, continues to serve as Cape Cod representative on the Executive Board of the Massachu- setts Library Trustee Association.


Mrs. Virginia S. Doane, our librarian, has served as chair- man of a committee of the Cape Cod Library Club, investi- gating the possibilities of a regional reference center.


We cannot speak too highly of the work our librarians, Mrs. Virginia S. Doane and Mrs. Barbara B. Ford, are doing to constantly improve the standards and facilities of our library to better serve the town's people.


Respectfully submitted,


MILDRED B. PAINE


CHARLOTTE P. SIMS


HILLARY M. LeCLAIRE


Library Trustees


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George W. Nickerson Fund


Balance in Cape Cod Five Cents


Savings Bank Dec. 31, 1957


$5,123.06


Interest for one year


164.21


$5,287.27


Withdrawn for purchase of


U. S. Treasury Note


$5,000.00


Payments


217.02


5,217.02


Balance in Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Dec. 31, 1958


$70.25


Investment-$5000 U. S. Treasury Note, 35/8% due May 15, 1961


John F. Small Fund


Balance in Cape Cod Five Cents


Savings Bank Dec. 31, 1957


$127.83


Interest for one year


4.16


$131.99


Payments


None


Balance in Cape Cod Five Cents


Savings Bank Dec. 31, 1958


$131.99


Librarian's Report


The year of 1958 has been a banner one for Brooks Library. While the library was closed for the painting of the main and work rooms, the librarian, with the assistance of Johnetta Harrigan, Elizabeth Cahoon, and Hazel Cornwell shelf listed the stock of the library. This process might be compared with stock taking in a retail establishment. Every book was removed from the shelves and checked for physical condition. At the same time, a card was made out for each volume. These cards are kept in the same order as the books on the shelves and are therefore a priceless continuing indi- cation of the book stock at all times. Quite a few books are temporarily out of the shelves awaiting repair during 1959. We feel that this work has made a material improvement in our library.


Both divisions of the 6th and 7th grades have come monthly to the library for instruction and experience in library usage.


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The library is most grateful for the number of books and memorial books that have been added to our collection. We fell that, through these gifts, Brooks Library has a par- ticularly fine theatre collection that covers all phases of the art.


The following is the number of books in use and on the shelves as of December 31, 1958.


Adult


Juvenile


General Works


92


42


Philosophy


106


1


Religion


110


24


Sociology


182


71


Philology


63


1


Natural Science


157


114


Applied Science


209


73


Fine Arts


320


71


Literature


590


87


History, Biography, Travel


1685


282


Non-fiction Total


3514


766


Fiction


3976


1452


Total


8490


1218


Of the total of 9708 books in the library, 454 were added during 1958.


Circulation for the year is as follows:


Adult


15,608


Juvenile


11,570


Magazines


1,855


Pamphlets


522


Records


408


Total


29,963


VIRGINIA S. DOANE,


Librarian


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Report of the Town Counsel


To the Citizens of the Town of Harwich:


During the year 1958, I advised all department heads and elected officials of the Town from time to time. I met with all boards wherever requested and attempted to guide them from a legal standpoint.


At the present time, there are pending before the Super- ior Court six suits against the Town for assessment of dam- age. These are the result of the Town having made land takings by eminent domain against the litigants. Three result from road takings and three from actual land takings at Route 28 and Herring River. Two of the latter have been negotiated and will no doubt be settled in the near future. The third case must be tried and no doubt will be at this April session. As to the road taking cases, two may be nego- tiated and the third no doubt will be tried.


There is one tort suit against the Town, brought by a woman Summer visitor for injuries allegedly received when she fell on a sidewalk in Harwich Port. This case may be disposed of shortly in a satisfactory manner.


There are also pending six old age cases. These are a result of the recipients of old age assistance having died, the Town having placed a lien on their real estate previous to their decease. I am endeavoring to enforce these liens and collect whatever amounts I may be able for the benefit of the Town.


There is one case in Superior Court which is an appeal from the decision of the Board of Appeals. This case no doubt will be disposed of this Spring. There is another case in the Superior Court which has already been tried and concerning which a decree will be asked for, provided the case described above does not dispose of it when heard. This case must stand until such time as the case against the Board of Appeals is disposed of.


Respectfully submitted,


OSCAR J. CAHOON,


Town Counsel


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Report of the Board of Health


To the Citizens of the Town of Harwich:


At present the Town has two tuberculosis patients at the Barnstable County Hospital. We have had three at one time during the year. Financial assistance was given these patients during the year 1958.


During the year of 1958 there were two permature births reported to the Town, financial assistance was given in one case.


With the help of Dr. F. L. Moore, County Health Officer and Adelyn Peabody, Town Nurse, the Board of Health held a clinic at which time the last of the polio shots were given. There were two cases of Venereal diseases reported to the Board of Health, also seven cases of Rubella and four cases of measles during 1958.


We feel that our dump has improved in the last few years under the supervision of our Dump Custodian, James L. Smith.


The following licenses and permits were issued for the year 1958.


Lodging House


58


Inn Holders


14


Cabins


9


Motels


7


Camps


1


Common Victuallers


31


Bakeries


3


Bowling Alleys


2


Massage & Physiotherapy


2


Permission to manufacture frozen dessert 1


Rubbish & Garbage Collection 4


Cleaning Cesspools


3


Respectfully submitted,


ALTON E. WALKER, Chm.


STEPHEN WEEKES


MILTON H. WELT


Board of Health


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Report of the Director of Civil Defense


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and to the Citizens of the town of Harwich:


I hereby submit the annual report of the Department of Civil Defense for the year 1958.


World tensions being what they are it is important that we have a trained staff to man our control center and a corp of trained assistants. It is hoped that in 1959, we are able to train a number of persons to take over some of the numerous positions which will be required to be filled in the time of emergency.


I would like to point out that, the Massachusetts Civil Defense Act, Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 as amended creates the authority of Civil Defense action in the time of na- tional disaster. Section One of this Act specifically states, "Civil Defense shall mean the preparations for and carrying out of all emergency functions, other than functions for which military forces other than the National Guard are primarily responsible, for the purpose of minimizing and repairing injury and damage resultng from disaster caused by attack, sabotage or other hostile action or by fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural causes".


We hope that your Civil Defense Dept. may never be called on to act, but we should have a department ready and trained to act if needed.


Respectfuly submitted,


GEORGE C. BALDWIN, Director


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Report of the Inspector of Wires


The following inspections were made for extensions of wiring, change-overs from 2 to 3 wire services, off peak hot water meters, new construction and contractors services in the town of Harwich for the year ending December 31, 1958.


In addition to these inspections there were many trips with electricians to look over prospective work and advise as to location of services and what was needed to comply with the code.


The majority of new homes erected this year had 100 Amp. services installed, also several older services were changed to take care of all the electrical appliances most every one are using.


Location


Inspections


Estimates


West Harwich


67


13,725


Harwichport


58


12,300


East Harwich


32


8,050


Harwich


29


3,625


South Harwich


26


4,550


Pleasant Lake


21


5,000


North Harwich


6


400


239


47,650


Respectfully submitted,


BRADFORD L. BARRETT,


Inspector of Wires


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Report of the Highway Surveyor


December 31, 1958


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


and Citizens of the Town of Harwich:


I hereby submit my reports for the year 1958.


The work of the Highway Department consists of, patch- ing, oiling and resurfacing roads, installing catch basins and drains, cutting brush and erecting signs. This work must continue each year and will in order to keep the roads in good condition.


One of the most important factors in the development and prosperity of any town is its system of good roads and I feel much progress has been made in Harwich during the past few years.


This year I have rebuilt over three miles of roads and it is my intentions to continue this policy each year until all the roads in town become in A-1 condition. This is most es- sential due to the heavy traffic now using our highways.


As Harwich grows so does it's road system. The voters accept many new roads each year and this shows a steady growth of the Town. It certainly is a healthy sign.


I want to express my appreciation for the cooperation I have received during the year from the Board of Selectmen, Town Accountant, and all Department heads, and to the Highway personnel. I also want to express my appreciation to all citizens of the Town for their fine support and co- cperation.


Respectfully submitted,


ALTON P. HALL,


Surveyor of Highways


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GENERAL REPAIRS


Appropriation


$47,000.00


Gasoline transfer from Depts.


3,011.85


Transfer from Water Dept.


2,669.13


Total


$52,680.98


Labor


$21,321.74


Material Used


14,461.07


Equipment Hired


4,117.30


Repairs & Parts


1,917.15


Road Supplies


3,693.59


Taxes to Comm. of Mass.


57.76


Express


27.55


Operating expense of Dept. Building


905.04


Office Supplies


50.31


Gasoline Total


4,868.17


Total Expense


$51,419.68


Balance to Revenue


$1,261.30


Snow


Appropriation


$10,000.00


Labor


$3,538.18


Equipment Hired


2,916.25


Material Cost


3,363.80


Total Expense


9,818.23


Balance to Revenue


$181.77


Fences and Railings


Appropriation


$600.00


Labor


$174.60


Material Cost


283.70


Total Expense


458.30


Balance to Revenue


$141.70


New Truck


Appropriation


$5,000.00


GMC 1958 Model


$6,261.37


Abatable Tax


273.65


$5,987.72


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Allowance for 1951 truck 1,112.72


Open Balance to 1959 Total Cost


$461.36 4,875.00


Balance to Revenue


$125.00


Long Road


Appropriation Balance from 1957


$284.38


Labor


$129.60


Equipment Hired


122.50


Total Expense


252.10


Balance to Revenue


$32.28


Queen Anne Road


Appropriation Balance from 1957


$147.30


Labor


$129.60


Total Expense


129.60


Balance to Revenue


$17.70


South Street


Appropriation Balance from 1957


$5,000.00


Labor


$270.80


Material Cost


4,718.08


Total Expense


4,988.88


Balance to Revenue


$11.12


Chapter 90-Maintenance


Appropriation


$3,000.00


Labor


$1,069.95


Equipment Hired


48.00


Material Used


1,875.52


Total Expense


2,993.47


Balance to Revenue


$6.53


Repairs to Department Building


Appropriation


$150.00


Repair Cost


$115.76


Total Expense


115.76


Balance to Revenue $34.24


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Insurance


Appropriation


$900.00


Insurance Premium Paid


$900.00


Total Expense


900.00


Balance to Revenue


0.00


Appropriation


$1,000.00


Labor


$457.40


Material Used


535.22


Total Expense


992.62


Balance to Revenue


$7.38


Bridges


Appropriation


$500.00


Labor


$70.00


Material Cost


416.84


Total Expense


486.84


Balance to Revenue


$13.16


Old Chatham Road


Appropriation Balance


Labor


$1,301.85


Material Cost


3,288.99


Equipment Hired


1,486.00


Total Expense


6,076.84


Open Balance to 1959


$2,863.16


Queen Anne Road


Appropriation


$7,000.00


Total Expense


0.00


Open Balance to 1959


$7,000.00


Pleasant Road


Appropriation


$1,900.00


Labor


$595.00


Material Cost


659.29


Equipment Hired


166.75


Surveying


17.60


Total Expense


1,438.64


ALTON P. HALL, Surveyor of Highways


$8,940.00


Sidewalk


120


Fire Department and Forest Warden's Report


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


and to the Citizens of Harwich


I hereby respectfully submit the annual report of the Fire Department and Forest Warden's Department for the year 1958.


Personnel


Rank


Name


Address


Yrs. Service Yrs. Service


Rank


Name


Address


Chief Charles A. Hall


West Harwich


12


Dep. Chief


Fred T. Young, Jr.


Harwichport


29


Dep. Chief


Sheldon Thayer Sr.


South Harwich


11


Captain


William L. Fratus


Harwichport


11


Captain


Brenton I. Wixon


Harwich Center


12


Captain


Richard E. Johnson


West Harwich


4


Chaplain


Rev. Harry Meyer


Harwich Center


5


Ladder #1


Lieutenant


Samuel J. Arsenault


Harwichport


9


Ladderman


Eugene Winston


Harwichport


18


Ladderman


Robert Winston


Harwichport


4


Ladderman


Roger Bailey


North Harwich


2


Ladderman


Walter Eldredge


Harwich Center


5


Ladderman


Richard E. Chase


West Harwich


5


Ladderman


John Daluze


Pleasant Lake


12


Ladderman


John Woodruff


Harwich Center


1


Ladderman


Theron C. Holmes, Jr.


Harwich Center


3


Engine #4


Lieutenant


William S. Johnson


Harwichport


4


Engineman


Sheldon Thayer, Jr.


South Harwich


3


Ergineman


Russell L. Ritchie


West Harwich


7


Engineman


Arthur Peavey


West Harwich


5


Engineman


Leonard Thayer


South Harwich


2


Engineman


Frank Schirp


Harwichport


1


Engineman


Alfred B. Higgins


East Harwich


9


Engine #3


Lieutenant


Robert C. Greenough


West Harwich


7


Engineman


Clayton E. Chase


Harwich Center


13


Engineman


Douglas Witherell


Harwich Center


9


Engineman


Bruce Young


West Harwich 1


Engineman


Francis Nickerson


Harwichport


31


Engineman


Emulous E. Hall, Jr.


Harwich Center


12


Engineman


Raymond Thacher


Harwich Center


1


Engineman


Donald St. Pierre


West Harwich


1


121


Rescue #1


Lieutenant


Arthur P. Doane


Harwich Center 12


Rescueman Melvin Orton


West Harwich 3


Rescueman


Wayne Gilmore


Pleasant Lake 1


Member in Armed Forces


Ladderman


Carroll B. Holmes


East Harwich 2


Special Service Unit (Diving Squad)


Chief


Charles A. Hall


Captain


Richard E. Johnson


Lieutenant


Robert C. Greenough


Lieutenant


William S. Johnson


Engineman


Sheldon Thayer Jr.


Engineman


Russell L. Ritchie


Engineman


Arthur Peavey


Engineman


Alfred B. Higgins


Engineman


Leonard Thayer


Dispatchers


Yrs.


Name


Address


Service


Mrs. Harold Eldredge


Harwichport


11


Mrs. Arthur P. Doane


Harwich Center


11


Mrs. Douglas Gardner


South Harwich


9


Mrs. Richard E. Johnson


West Harwich


4


Mrs. Walter Eldredge


Harwich Center


4


Mrs. Russell L. Ritchie


West Harwich


3


Mrs. William S. Johnson


Harwichport


1


Mrs. Bruce Young


West Harwich


1


Life Members


Mr. George Moody


(Ex-Chief)


North Harwich


Mr. John Condon


(Ex-Fire Warden)


Harwich Center


Sgt. Charles Pratt


(Ex-Firefighter)


Harwich Center


Mr. Arthur H. Chase


(Ex-Deputy Chief)


Harwich Center


Town of Harwich Insurance Rating


(1) Property subject to minimum rates:


(2) Specifically rated property:


Grade D 7th Class


(1) Total number of fire and rescue alarms answered:


Fire


Rescue


Total


North Harwich


20


18


38


East Harwich


8


31


39


South Harwich


7


25


32


West Harwich


23


52


75


Harwichport


29


97


126


Harwich Center


20


26


46


Pleasant Lake


7


8


15


Out of Town


3


7


10


117


264


381


122


(2) Total miles covered answering alarms:


Fire


547.1


Rescue


9,102.9


9,650.0


(3) Total number of alarms answered by:


Ladder No. 1


30


Engine No. 2


57


Engine No. 3 24


Engine No. 4


5


Engine No. 5


23


Rescue No. 1


30


Ambulance


220


Chief's Car


154


(4) Total number of fire and rescue alarms by type:


A. Building


20


B. Woods and Grass


20


C. False or Needless


4


D. Vehicle


10


E. Dump or Rubbish


10


F. Investigations


27


G. Service


9


H. Electrical


9


I.


Chimney


4


J. Boat or Pier


1


K. Out of Town


3


117


Rescue and Ambulance:


A. Auto and Pedestrian


14


B. Maternity


7


C. Home, Work and Play 29


D. Needless


6


E. Service


48


F. Heart Attacks


45


G. Medical and Surgical


102


H. Dead on arrival


6


I. Out of Town 7


264


(5) Trips to various hospitals in Ambulance and Chief's car:


Cape Cod Hospital


163


Barnstable County Hospital


30


Other Hospitals


8


Nursing Homes 9


210


(6) Total acres of woodland burned


3.7


(7) Total number of acres of grassland burned


2.7


(8) Deaths attributed to fire None


(9) Total number of Gas and Oil Inspections


538


(10) Total number of permits issued 265


(11) Total number of open air permits issued 637


123


(12) Estimated value of property involved: Buildings Contents Vehicles


$133,750.00 18,950.00


6,460.00


$159,160.00


(13) Estimated damage to property involved:


Buildings


$12,320.00


Contents


2,733.00


Vehicles


1,470.00


$16,523.00


(14) Fire Department Budget and Expenditures:


Appropriation and Transfers


$28,083.55


Fire Chief's Salary


$4,500.00


Permanent Firemen's Salaries


11,400.00


Call Firemen's Salaries


4,001.00


$19,901.00


Vehicle Maintenance


$2,203.60


Gasoline


1,052.23


Equipment Expense


1,627.10


Radio Maintenance


180.55


$5,063.48


Building Expense


$271.76


Office Equipment


153.05


Travel Expense


68.80


Equipment Repairs and Replacements


347.03


Telephone


454.57


Electricity


364.18


Town Water


25.08


Natural Gas


107.22


Heating Fuel


689.92


Repairs to Building


$383.01


$27,829.10


Returned to Revenue


$254.45


(15)


1957 Truck Account:


$7,500.00


Appropriation Expended


7,467.50


Returned to Revenue


$32.50


(16)


Hose Account:


Appropriation


$930.00


Expended


926.10


Returned to Revenue


$3.90


(17)


Station Wagon Account:


$1,877.50


Appropriation Expended


1,558.50


Returned to Revenue


$319.00


$2,481.61


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Progress is being made in the field of fire prevention. Fire prevention and fire protection in itself is usually not very glamorous. If a town does not have a fire there is not much fire news. If a fire department in a town does some- thing to prevent fires and save lives that might have been lost in fires-then the fire department is doing what should be done and still no newspaper stories.


Fire prevention is not a theoretical idea. On the contrary, it is intensely practised. Experience of community after com- munity demonstrates that the application of certain well es- tablished techniques will sharply reduce the number and severity of fires.


During the past few years a sharp reduction in fires has been the direct cause of an intensified inspection program. This year I am requesting an addition to our forces to carry on and increase a program in fire prevention. This addition will also reduce the working week to meet those of other de- partments within the town. Therefor I am asking that you give your serious consideration to this matter.


I wish to thank all the men and dispatchers of the de- partment for their cooperation and donation of time during the past year; to the members and Chiefs of other towns and to the citizens for their cooperation.


Respectfully submitted,


CHARLES A. HALL, Chief of Department


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Jury List


Bearse, Henry W .- Braddock Lane, Harwich Port-Salesman-National Food Co., 15 Coventry Street, Roxbury, Mass.


Carson, Horace B .- Orleans Rd., Harwich-Retired-formerly with West- inghouse Electric Corp., Lester, Penn.


Christie, Edward M .- Wyndemere Bluffs Rd., Harwich Port-Retired- formerly with Western Electric Co., Kearny, N. J.


Crowell. Helen E .- Cross St., Harwich Port-Housewife-Husband-Con- tractor.


Doble, Charles French-45 Freeman St., Harwich Port-Retired-formerly with Pneumatic Scales Corp., Ltd., North Quincy.


Ellis, J. Alden-Depot St., North Harwich-Carpenter, Painter & Mason -A LeRoy Ellis, Harwich Port.


Ellis, Joseph L .- Freeman St., Harwich Port-Retired-formerly self em- ployed Garage Owner-Ellis's Garage, Main St., Harwich Port.


Gavigan, James Henry-Park St., Harwich-Self empolyed-owner Hall's Gulf Station, Pleasant Lake Avenue, Harwich.


Haskell, Elbert L .- 16 South St., Harwich Port-Self employed- Plumber.


LeClaire, Vivian D .- Miles St., Harwich Port-Housewife- Husband: Teacher-Harwich High School.


McCarthy, Robert E .- Sunset Rd., Harwich Port-Retired-formerly Claim Adjuster-Aetna Life Casualty Insurance Co.,-Pearl St., Hart- ford, Conn.


Morris, John L .- Orleans Rd., Harwich-Retired-formerly Ordnance War Dept., New York Ordnance District, New York City.


Paine, Elizabeth B .- Oak St., Harwich-Housewife.


Husband: Manager Thompson Bros.


Pierce M. Abbie-Pleasant St., Harwich Port-Hostess-Clerk, Harwich Golf Associates, South St., Harwich Port.


Pilling, Alfred E .- Chatham Rd., S. Harwich-Retired-formerly General Superintendent of Production-Ford Motor Co., Somerville, Mass.


Putnam, Guy O .- Colonial Way, Harwich Port-Retired-formerly with Gulf Oil Corp .- Boston-Sales & Distributing Heating Oils.


Rand, Katherine-Riverside Dr., West Harwich-Unemployed.


Raneo, Wallace M .- Long Rd., Harwich-Building Contractor Raneo & Nunes, Harwich.


Rogers, Lillian S .- 11 Hoyt Rd., Harwich Port-Housewife and Part time Pastry Cook, Snow Inn, Harwich Port-Husband: Retired.


Silva. Joaquim-Pleasant Lake Ave., Harwich-Unemployed-formerly Caretaker-Melrose Inn, Harwich Port.


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Smith, Edna S .- Depot St., West Harwich-Housewife.


Husband: Self employed Sign Painter, West Harwich.


Souza, Henry L .- Chatham Rd., Harwich-Maintenance Man-Snow Inn, Harwich Port.


Stewart, Maude J .- Grassy Pond Rd., Harwich Port-Housewife-Hus- band: deceased.


Stidstone, Esther A .- Sisson Rd., Harwich Port-Housewife-Husband: deceased.


Taft, A. Read-Rte. 137, East Harwich-Retired-formerly Jewelry, Sales, Mfg. & Repairs-Jewel Smiths Inc., Boston, Mass.


Tobey, Eleanor D .- Bank St., Harwich-Housewife.


Husband: Retail Grocer-J. F. Tobey & Son, Main St., Harwich.


Tuttle, Wilbur E .- Oak St., Harwich-Salesman-Shepard Clark Co., 9 Bowker St., Boston.


Vachon, Dorothy S .- 24 Pilgrim Rd., Harwich Port-Housewife.


Husband: Bank Clerk-Cape Cod Trust Co., Main St., Harwich Port.


Warren, Julius E .- 58 Bank St., Harwich Port-Retired-formerly co- ordinator of International Education of Graduate School of Educa- tion-Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.


Wiggin, Philip G .- Parallel St., Harwich-Retired-formerly Salesman Morton Salt Co .- 148 State St., Boston.


Wright, Thomas M .- Orleans Rd., East Harwich-Retired-Self employed. Real Estate & Antiques-Orleans Rd., E. Harwich.


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Report of the Cemetery Commissioners


"And the green grass grew all around and around, and the green grass grew all around." Ignorant as to the origin of these words, we feel they may well have been composed by a park commissioner. In spite of a good growing season, the cemeteries in general were well taken care of. Rapid growth of grass does seem to permit closer mowing and con- sequently a neater overall appearance.




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