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The present Board of Public Welfare and Bureau of Old Age Assistance is organized as follows:
Mr. William J. Mckeever, Chairman Mr. Cornelius F. Collins 1 Mrs. Bertha F. Murphy 5 Members
Mr. George V. Morse, Agent and Secretary
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Uncertainties exist as to trends in 1957. Certain hospitals have been granted $1.10 per diem increases or from $21.75 to $22.85 per diem all-inclusive, Amendments to the Social Security Act will go into effect July 1, 1957 and unless the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts changes its existing Medical Care Plan of Vendor Pay- ments the Commonwealth stands to lose perhaps $4,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00 in Federal Reimbursements. A survey of our November Old Age Assistance payments indicated a loss of approximately $1,800.00 which would mean an annual loss of $21,600.00 or $10,800.00 for the half year, July 1, 1957 through December 31, 1957.
I wish to extend thanks to you, to the members of the Board of Public Welfare and to all officials, department heads and employees of the town who have assisted me and members of my staff through- out the year. Specifically I wish to mention the cooperation of the workers in this department, and the thoughtful interest shown and the many services rendered by private social agencies, service organ- izations, church and civic groups and individuals. The designation "Public Welfare" can have both a narrow and a broad connotation and let us think of it in the broad sense which means the social betterment of humanity.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE V. MORSE Agent.
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TREE WARDEN, MOTH AND TOWN HOUSE GROUNDS
Report of the Tree Warden and Superintendent of the Moth and Town House Grounds Departments
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Arlington, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit my report as Tree Warden and Superintendent of the Moth and Town House Grounds for the year ending December 31, 1956.
TREE DEPARTMENT
During the year 375 trees were planted on new streets constructed by the Public Works Department and private contractors, also in various sections of the town when requested by private individuals.
Public hearings were held on petitions of property owners for the removal of two trees. Both petitions were granted due to the fact that there were no objections against them. One tree was taken out by this Department with the petitioner assuming all expenses. The other tree was taken out by a private contractor that was en- gaged by the petitioner.
We still receive many requests at the office during the year for trimming of trees that are growing close to houses and overhanging roofs. A continuation of our program of raising up and trimming of trees to alleviate obstruction from high delivery trucks and buses traveling along our highways was continued.
Hundreds of trees were cut down at the request of the Public Works Department at the dump off the Concord Turnpike. Numerous trees were cut down at the request of the Public Works Department to clear water and sewer lines from Oak Hill Drive to Hazel Terrace.
The Board of Selectmen for various reasons ordered the removal of 16 trees. These orders were all complied with.
An Electrical storm which hit us June 13th, did considerable damage throughout the town. Lightning hit the base of a 48" Elm tree at 227 Broadway, toppling it to the street which necessitated detouring traffic for about 4 hours.
A violent thunder and lightning storm of August 10th, with winds recorded at 72 miles per hour, blew limbs down in all sections of the town.
Trees were pruned and removed by this Department for the Park, Cemetery, School and Public Works Departments, at the re- quest of the respective department heads.
Christmas trees in all sections of the town were disposed of by this Department with a Brush Chipper, thereby saving a considerable amount of money in extra truck hire.
The motor equipment of the Department was used by the Public Works Department for plowing streets and snow removal.
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GYPSY AND BROWN TAIL MOTH DEPARTMENT
The regular spraying schedule of this Department was carried on as usual, including a dormant spray given to Elm trees to combat the Scolytus Beetle which is the carrier of the Dutch Elm Disease. During the year 21 samples of trees on private property were taken from trees that looked suspicious and laboratory tests were made and the property owner notified of the results. Forty two large Elm trees on town streets died during the year and of these twenty two have been removed and we hope to have the remainder out this winter. There is no known cure for this disease outside of removing the trees and burning them up or burying them.
The Japanese Beetle continues to be a major pest as far as insects go. This Beetle originates in the turf and control measures would be much greater if property owners would treat their lawns with D.D.T. or Chlordane.
The European Earwig was again prevalent this year and when- ever we received calls about them they were taken care of.
The Tent Caterpillar again caused us to do early spraying in some sections of the town.
All of our main streets and many side streets had to be sprayed in the early morning hours due to heavy traffic conditions during the middle of the day.
There were 910 private estates sprayed on request of property owners, who in turn made a remittance to the town for the cost of the work. Both Hous'ng projects were sprayed for Japanese Beetles.
Menotomy Rocks Park was again sprayed this year by airplane and very favorable results obtained from it.
Many complaints came to the office this year in regards to Poison Ivy. Wherever it was possible we sprayed it much to the satis- faction of the complainants.
Both Concord Turnpike and Reservoir Dumps were sprayed with disinfectant and D.D.T. for the control of insects.
TOWN HOUSE GROUNDS DEPARTMENT
As has been the custom in past years, the personnel of the Tree Warden and Moth Departments maintain the grounds bordering the Town Hall and Robbins House. These men also take care of the lawn and hedges at the Police Station and the grass area adjoining the parking lot on Mystic Street.
The regular maintenance of the grounds and shrubbery was attended to as usual. The lawns were all fertilized, top dressed and spot seeded in the spring of the year.
The lawn adjacent to the new addition had to be all dug up and reseeded in the Fall of the year.
The pool located on the Town Hall Grounds was painted on two different occasions. Before painting, all cracks and holes had to be sealed or patched. This year I recommend that a new floor be put in.
TREE WARDEN, MOTH AND TOWN HOUSE GROUNDS
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The Patriot's Day celebration again attracted large crowds of adults and children which necessitated the men of the Department to rope off the entrance to the Town Hall and police the grounds.
A watchman was employed during the summer months to patrol the grounds every evening as well as all day Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. He also checked the Robbins Library doors and windows on week ends.
The Cyrus E. Dallin School was landscaped by the men of this Department this year.
Snow removal from the front platform of the Town Hall, the walks through the grounds, also the parking area in the rear of the building and at the Robbins House was taken care of as usual.
The flagpole on the grounds was given two coats of paint and a new halyard installed.
The fence at the Maple Street entrance to the Robbins House was painted this year.
In conclusion, I wish to gratefully acknowledge the cooperation given me by you and your staff, the personnel of this Department and all other Departments of the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE M. DOLAN
Tree Warden and Superintendent of Moth and Town House Grounds Departments
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
Annual Report of the Department of Veterans' Services
The Honorable Town Manager Town Hall Arlington 74, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
Submitted herewith is the twelfth annual report of the Depart- ment of Veterans' Services covering the calendar year 1956. The Department is bound by law to furnish financial assistance to vet- erans of all wars and their legal dependents who qualify under the terms of Chapter 115, General Laws of Massachusetts. In time of war the dependents of service men and women who may be in need are also eligible for aid. Under the terms of other laws the Department has a mandate to furnish to veterans, their dependents and other kin, such information, advice and assistance as may be necessary to en- able them to procure the benefits to which they are or may be entitled relative to employment, vocational or other opportunities, hospitaliza- tion, medical care, pensions, compensation, insurance and other vet- erans' benefits and must have on hand copies of current booklets and other printed matter pertaining to the statutory rights of war vet- erans provided by Federal and State laws. Close liaison must be maintained with the U. S. Veterans Administration, the Departments of the Army, Navy and Air, the Selective Service Boards, the Depart- ment of Labor and other Federal agencies with which veterans and service men come in contact and the various departments of our State government. Close liaison is also maintained with the United Spanish War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars. American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and other organizations of veterans, the auxili- aries of the organizations of veterans, the American Gold Star Mothers and like organizations and with all groups having an active interest in the welfare of veterans. In this report the services furnished which were not directly connected with the granting of financial aid will first be summarized under the title of Veterans' Services. The second part of the report will deal with financial aid furnished the needy and will be entitled Veterans' Benefits, War Allowance and Burial Aid.
VETERANS' SERVICES
Photostatic copies made
4,426
Documents notarized
33
Discharges recorded in the Town archives
228
Contacts made in furnishing counsel, informa-
tion and assistance in prosecuting claims of
veterans and their survivors and dependents
and processing applications for all types of benefits
7,324
Visits to hospitals, homes and other places
830
Letters, history entries and records
1,730
Veterans Administration forms completed
221
Veterans Administration claims handled as
agent for claimants
83
Total for the year 1956
14,875
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REPORT OF THE DEPT. OF VETERANS' SERVICES
Total of cash benefits from the Veterans Ad- ministration accruing to Arlington claimants through the efforts of this department $30,302.00
Estimated total of money saved the Town in 1956 by reason of successful prosecution at the Veterans Administration of claims of persons who might otherwise become recipi- ents of financial aid from the Town of Ar- lington in the form of Veterans' Benefits .... 11,419.00
VETERANS' BENEFITS, WAR ALLOWANCE AND BURIAL AID
A tabulation of the administrative work connected with the dis- bursement of financial aid to the needy follows:
Contacts (Visits, interviews, etc. ) 3,097
Applications copied, history entries, records and letters 3,446
Cases on rolls
(a) Settled in Arlington 113
(b) Settled in another community 2
(c) State settled 1
Applications and re-applications for aid received 136
Applications and re-applications for aid accepted 115
Applications and re-applications for aid rejected 11
Applications referred to other communities
11
Applications pending 3
Refund cases 23
A tabulation of actual disbursement made to needy applicants during the year 1956 follows:
VETERANS' BENEFITS
State participation 50% of all authorized pay- ments $45,439.29
WAR ALLOWANCE
Full reimbursement by State 53.00
BURIAL AID
Chapter 115, General Laws of Mass. (needy cases) State participation 50% in all Ar- lington settled cases and 100% in all others 100.00
Chapter 573, Acts of 1946 as amended (Reim- bursement of recognized organizations of veterans for expenses incurred in providing military honors at funerals of veterans who died overseas in World War II and Korean Wars) State participation 100 % 0.00
Total Disbursements $45,592.29
Brought Forward $45,592.29
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
REIMBURSEMENTS AND REFUNDS
Reimbursement by the State is usually about eight or nine months in arrears. The Town Treasurer received from the State Treasurer in 1956 amounts due for the months April through December, 1955 and also the amounts due for the months Jan., Feb., and March, 1956 $16,428.82
Received from other municipalities 40.00 Refunds received from beneficiaries 4,594.51
Total returned to the Town Treasury $21,063.33
Net expenditure for aid to the needy $24,528.96
January 31, 1957 will see the end of War Allowance unless the Legislature enacts new legislation to keep it alive. The present law affects only those who were in the service before January 31, 1955. Therefore, if the law is allowed to die, few will be affected.
Burial Aid under the provisions of Chapter 573 of the Acts of 1946, as amended, is seldom applied for because the remains of veterans killed in action overseas are being permitted by the parents to remain interred in the beautiful cemeteries set up in the foreign countries where the deaths occurred. In the past four years there have been no applications.
The disbursements for financial aid to needy applicants showed a sizable increase over those of 1955 due to the growing number of veterans in our community, the increased cost of everything we buy, particularly hospital services, and the large number of those who, during the past year, needed hospitalization but were unable to pay for it. There was no unemployment situation to face but there was a situation wherein persons in the low income bracket could not build up resources to withstand more than a week of unemployment or to meet extraordinary medical and hospital expense.
This department receives no Federal aid of any sort, but by counselling and assisting Arlington veterans in the prosecution of just claims against the U. S. Veterans Administration, much money is brought into the Town in the form of compensation for service connected disabilities and pensions for the disabled who are no longer able to work and earn a living for themselves. As above stated, activities of this sort lessen the number of applicants for aid and save the Town $10,000.00 to $12,000.00 in the course of a year.
In conclusion we wish to gratefully acknowledge the help and cooperation given us by the Town Manager, the members of the Board of Selectmen and the Personnel Board and their executive secretaries and the service of the employees of the department.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES R. ARMOUR
Director
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Annual Report of the Police Department
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Town Hall Arlington, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Monahan:
I herewith submit my third Annual Report for the year end- ing December 31, 1956:
TOWN OF ARLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Population 47,148
Area
5 1/2 Square Miles
Public Streets 76.84 Miles
Private Streets open to travel 36.06
State Highways and Parkways 5.87
The net cost of operation of the Police Department for 1956, including maintenance of Police Headquarters and equipment was $397,116.00.
Salaries
$376,521.30
Maintenance of Building and
other Expenses 23,697.84
Gross Cost
$400,219.14
Less Receipts as follows:
Bicycle Licenses
$ 152.75
Court Fines turned over to Treasurer 863.19
Miscellaneous
173.66
Reimbursement for damages to Town
Property
1,469.94
Revolver Permits
115.00
Taxi Operators' Licenses
328.60
Total Receipts 3,103.14
Net Cost of Department for 1956 $397,116.00
Per Capita cost based on population of 47,148 8.42
ORGANIZATION CHIEF OF POLICE ALBERT E. RYAN
Captains
Ferdinand A. Lucarelli James J. Flynn
Lieutenants
Thomas F. Sullivan
Charles O. Toomey
John P. Duggan, Jr. Philip A. Sweeney
William M. Germain
Sergeants
William A. Riley
Walter H. O"Leary
George H. Fitzgibbon
Harold J. O'Leary
Edward A. Sullivan
Francis A. Cook
Charles W. Scannell
Arthur G. Guarente
John A. Ryan
James A. Doherty
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
Patrolmen
George G. Alexie
Robert G. Learnard
James P. Barry
John H. Lecain Daniel F. Lee
Henry E. Bradley
John J. Buckley, Jr.
Robert E. Lombard
Thomas E. Burns
James J. Lyons
William F. Burns
William P. Mahoney
Frederick J. Cameron
Agostino G. Manderino
Amelio Cappella John F. Carroll
John F. McNally George J. Morgan
James M. Casali, Jr.
Robert C. O'Brien
John A. Casazza
Bernard L. O'Quinn
James H. Cooke
Robert L. Ouellette
M. James Coughlin
John F. Powers
Frank J. Davidson
James J. Reagan
William E. Richardson, Jr.
John J. Donnelly James J. Donovan Gerald J. Duggan
Robert J. Roche
Donald M. Flynn
Dominic J. Santosuosso
Lawrence B. Flynn
Wilson P. Schaber
Raymond W. Forrest
Charles L. Sewall
William K. Fraser
Richard F. Shea
Peter F. Greeley
William J. Shea, Jr.
John J. Hourihan
Charles E. Skerry
Timothy T. Hourihan
Albert E. Spina
Edward J. Keating
Joseph A. Steele
Paul D. Keeffe
James J. Tierney
John M. Kelley
Virgil E. Wagner
Walter F. Knowles
George J. White
William J. Lanigan
William F. White
Albert E. Young
Civilian Employees
Principal Clerk Anne P. O'Neil
Senior Clerk Stenographer Bernice H. Holmes
Matron Mary A. Tremblay
Custodian Benjamin D. Knowles
Motor Equipment and Radio Repairman Joseph J. Keefe
Traffic Signal Maintenance Man James J. Carmody
Asst. Traffic Signal Maintenance Man James X. O'Leary
SCHOOL TRAFFIC SUPERVISORS
Catherine M. Abbott
Elsie M. Duggan
Lucille M. Antworth
Estelle A. Ferry
Mary M. Barnstead
Ruth E. Foley
June C. Craven
Marion R. Hamel
Louise Cronan
Elizabeth S. Hancock
Julia D. Cronin
Mary J. Karpinski
Rose DeGeorge
Margaret E. Knowles
Kathryn T. Dempster
Dorothy I. Leary
Elizabeth M. Doherty
Alice M. Mead
Rita M. Doherty
Annabelle O'Connell
Helen F. Downing
Jane E. Poynton
Margaret R. Duffy Elizabeth A. Vaughan
Kathleen V. Wright
John J. Roche
367
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
LOST TIME FOR YEAR
Days off, vacations and sickness amounted to 10,499 days
MILITARY SERVICE
Patrolman Edward J. Keating is still in the military Service having been recalled May 1st, 1952.
NEW APPOINTMENTS
Patrolmen
Robert J. Roche May 20, 1956
Robert E. Lombard October 14, 1956
SCHOOL TRAFFIC SUPERVISORS
Mary M. Barnstead
September 10, 1956
Louise Cronan
September 10, 1956
Helen F. Downing
September 10, 1956
Margaret R. Duffy
September 10, 1956
Alice M. Mead
September 10, 1956
Elsie M. Duggan
October 22, 1956
Annabelle O'Connell
November 20, 1956
SEPARATIONS FROM DEPARTMENT
Patrolmen
John A. Casazza - disability pension - April 30, 1956 M. James Coughlin - retired - September 27, 1956
SCHOOL TRAFFIC SUPERVISORS
Lucille M. Antworth - resigned - June 15, 1956
June C. Craven - resigned
- June 15, 1956
Elizabeth M. Doherty - resigned - June 15, 1956
Jane E. Poynton - resigned
- June 15, 1956
Elizabeth S. Hancock - resigned
November 17,1956
The Department has a total of 74 Police Officers, including all grades, which is a ratio of one and fifty-six one hundreths (1.56) per thousand population based on a total population of 47,148.
STATISTICS ON ARRESTS - 1956
Number of Persons Arrested - Male 724
Number of Persons Arrested - Female 64
Criminal Process Served for Outside Departments 947
Total 1,735
Residents
1,193
Non-Residents
456
Juvenile or Persons Under 17 years of age:
Residents 55
Non-Residents 31 86
Total 1,735
368
ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
OFFENSES FOR WHICH ARRESTS WERE MADE CRIME VS. PERSON
1955
1956
Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon
0
1
Assault and Battery
6
18
Assault and Battery, Indecent
4
2
Carnal Abuse
19
1
Rape
0
1
Robbery, Unarmed
2
4
Soliciting and Inciting to Commit Murder
1
0
Threatening
3
2
Total 35
29
.........
CRIMES VS. PROPERTY
1955
1956
Arson
0
1
Breaking and Entering and Larceny
8
6
Forgery, Uttering, and Larceny
4
0
Larceny by Check
2
3
Larceny of More than $100.00
3
6
Larceny of Less than $100.00
8
16
Larceny of Automobile
2
4
Malicious Damage to Property
0
1
Receiving Stolen Property
0
3
Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority
1
1
Total 28
41
CRIMES VS. PUBLIC ORDER
Adultery
1
3
Affray
0
2
Committing an Unnatural Act
0
1
Contributing to Deliquency of Minor
1
1
Delinquent Children
109
86
Disturbing the Peace
6
6
Drunkenness
106
130
Failing to Provide Necessary Care of Child
1
3
Illegitimacy
2
4
Furnishing Dangerous Weapon to a Minor
0
1
Indecent Exposure
0
1
Lewd & Lascivious Cohabitation
0
1
Lewdness
3
0
Lottery Tickets in Possession
3
0
Maintaining a Common Gaming Nuisance
1
0
Meter Violations
49
35
Neglect of Family
1
0
369
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Non-Payment of Wages
0
1
Non-Support
16
10
Obscene Pictures in Possession
1
0
Open & Gross Lewdness
7
8
Perjury
0
1
Registering Bets on Speed of a Horse
2
0
Safekeeping
34
20
Setting Up and Promoting a Lottery
3
0
Stubborn Child
1
1
Suspicious Persons
28
13
Trespassing
3
0
Vagrant
1
1
Violation of Auto Laws
263
144
Violation of Auto Laws (Operating to Endanger )
38
32
Violation of Auto Laws (Operating under Influence)
68
44
Violation of Drug Laws
2
0
Violation of Firearm Laws
0
1
Violation of Probation
16
7
Violation of Town By-Laws
2
2
Violation of Traffic Rules
166
159
Criminal Process Served for Outside Departments
1,011
947
Total
1,945
1,665
RECAPITULATION
1955
1956
* Crimes vs. Person
35
29
* Crimes vs. Property
28
41
* Crimes vs. Public Order
934
718
Criminal Process Served for Outside Departments
1,011
947
Total Crimes for Which Arrests Were Made * Juvenile Arrest are Included in These Totals.
DISPOSITION OF CASES
1955
1956
Delivered Outside
1,011
947
Guilty
712
550
Not Guilty and Discharged
128
111
Pending
34
34
Released or Discharged
123
93
Total
2,008
1,735
2,008
1,735
JUVENILE OFFICERS' REPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT - 1956
OFFENSE
Out of Town
Brackett
Bishop
Crosby
Cutter
Hardy
Locke
J. H. East
J. H. Ind.
J. H. West
Parmenter
Pierce
Russell
Senior High
St. Agnes
St. James
Voc. High
Total
Male
Female
Court
Yth. Serv.
Probation
Westboro
Bridge-
water
Dismissed
TOTAL
Assault
Assault-Indecent
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
A & B
7
4
2
4
17
17
1
1
1
B & E
2
1
3
3
1
1
1
Destroying Prop'ty
6
1
7
2
1
8 1
10
35
35
5
.2
3
5
Dist. of Peace
1
10
2
13
13
False Alarm
2
2
2
Indecent Exposure
Larceny
4
1
1
12
4
5
1
29
26
3
5
1
4
5
Lewdness
4
1
9
7
3
24
24
Missile Throwing
Obscene Language
Obscene Literature
Runaway Child
3
2
2
3
10
6
| 4
1
1
Setting Fires
1
3
3
7
7
Stubborn Child
1
1
1
1
Trespass
3
5
8
8
Total
27 |1 |1
3 | 10
48
19
1
27
12 |1 |1|
151
144
7 |15
2 | 7
1|1|4
15
Male
27 |1 |1|
3|10
45|
18
1
24
12|1|1||144
1 7
1 |1 |4 ||14
Female
3
1
3 |
7
1
1
1
1
Miscellaneous
DISPOSITIONS
Board
File
JUVENILE OFFICER'S REPORT for 1956 - Age Group
7 |8 |9 |10 |11 |12 |13 14 |15 |16|
||Total |
Assault (Indecent)
=
Assault & Battery
| 3|2|1| 2 |5| 4
17 |
Breaking & Entering !|
1| | 2| | |
3 |
Destroying Property 11
|2|1| 6| 5| 7| 9| 3| 2|
35
Disturbance of Peace ||
False Alarms
=
=
-
1|3| 4| 5|11|
5
29
Larceny
Lewdness
Miscellaneous
=
Runaways
=
Setting Fires
1 | 3|
1
7
Stubborn Child
1
| 1|
1
Trespassing
-
1 | 2 | 2 | 3|
8 |
TOTAL
=
2|1| 9|15 |25|31 |39|13 |16
151
MALES
21 | 915 25 |29 37 |10 |16
|| 144 |
FEMALES
1
| 2 | 2 | 3|
7
The number of repeaters for the year 1956 was 27.
|1
1 |
13
| 1|2 |4 | 6|
-
| | 1 | 1|
2 |
-
| | 1 |
1
24
1
2|3| 5 | 8 | 2 | 3
1|1|4| 2 |2
10
1
372
ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES
1955
1956
Accidents Other Than Auto
Personal Injury Involved
144
122
Bank Alarms-False
42
28
Bank Alarms-Test
175
137
Buildings Found Open and Made Secure
486
440
Buildings Reported Vacant and Protected
768
886
Cases Investigated
3,133
3,283
Complaints of Children
868
939
Dead Bodies Cared for-Animal
110
110
Dead Bodies Cared for-Human
41
30
Dogs Killed
20
17
Dogs Turned Over to Dog Officer
25
15
Dog Bites Investigated
90
106
Dog Complaints
107
122
Electric Lights-Defective
1,086
1,079
Electric Wires-Defective
74
117
Fire Alarms - False
53
38
Fire Alarms-Given
248
127
Injured Persons Assisted Home
30
10
Injured Persons Assisted to Hospital
234
169
Investigations for Other Departments
81
55
Lanterns Placed on Dangerous Places
129
75
Lost Children Cared For
92
103
Mental Persons
21
23
Messages Delivered
172
140
Missing Persons
69
58
Officers at Fires
322
165
Sick Persons Assisted Home
41
33
Sick Persons Assisted to Hospital
164
127
Streets and Walks-Defective
323
231
Water Running to Waste
89
83
Total
9,237
8,868
MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS
Motor Vehicle Violations
1,257
Residents Prosecuted
31
Residents Warned
381
Parking Violations
3,809
Residents Prosecuted
393
Residents Warned
2,431
Meter Violations
2,704
Residents Prosecuted
51
Residents Warned
1,203
No Fix
1,406
Total
7,770
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
1955
1956
Fatalities
1
2
Involving Personal injury
277
268
Involving Property Damage
336
336
Total 614
606
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
373
Accidents Investigated
319
208
Number of Persons Injured
428
429
Operators Interviewed
517
345
Witnesses Interviewed
83
58
Injured persons Interviewed
39
72
Total
639
475
The two fatal accidents were as follows:
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