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Gerhard Theodore Gronhovd
Lawrence Cowles Coe
Walter James Brady Clarence Eugene Doughty Ellsworth Everett Brown James Emerson Dodds Theodore Anthony Borst Robert Joseph Erickson Edward James Brown
Helen Elizabeth Coologhan Pauline Maria Dorsey Ethel Mae Harper Irene May Eldredge Clara Belle Kennedy Elizabeth Ann Williams
Marcia Corinne Cleaves
MARRIAGES RECORDED IN EASTHAM IN 1952
Mar. 25 Fred Ditter
Patricia McMakin
New Castle, Penna. Eastham, Mass.
June 14 Charles Gerald Blake Evelyn Ruth (Wiles) Morea
Eastham, Mass.
Eastham, Mass.
June 16 Ernest F. Pillsbury, Jr. Muriel Jane (MacDonald) Leonard
Eastham, Mass. Chatham, Mass.
June 23 Randolph Sparrow Young Gladys (Weeks) Benner
Chatham, Mass. Eastham, Mass.
Sept. 18 Donald Corcoran Dorothy Doughty
Eastham, Mass.
Eastham, Mass.
Oct. 10 Iver Norman Johnson Eileen Marguerite Jamieson
Eastham, Mass. Boston, Mass.
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DEATHS RECORDED FOR YEAR 1952 IN EASTHAM
Date
Name
Age Y.
M.
D.
Jan. 22 Melvin Orrin Buker
70
5
3
Jan. 31 Stella Spaulding Hoffman
86
1 20
Feb. 8 Elizabeth Teresa Pearson
4
Feb. 11 Alvin Lewis Wiley
85
6
5
May 1 Ann J. Moore
80
10
2
June 14
Stelia Speranza Sanchioni
22
10
12
June 14 William Mainimi
9
3
6
June 14
James Richard Murley
28
4
28
Oct 9 Dudley P. Power
76
6
29
Oct. 11 Alice Linwood Wareham Knowles
83
9
26
Oct. 20 Female Infant Seamon
1
Oct. 24 Leslie Emerson Chase
67
2
3
Oct. 24 Walter F. Nickerson
78
8
9
Oct. 31 Helen Stone Snow Howland
68
9
16
Dec. 7 James Edward Blake
56
3
14
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
February 18, 1952
The Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by the Moderator, Winfred J. Knowles; D. Wilbur Sparrow, Jr., and William Hoffman were appointed as tell- ers, and duly sworn in by Leslie E. Chase, Town Clerk.
A motion to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday night, February 20, 1952, was made and seconded, and this was passed by unanimous vote. The meeting was postponed because of the severe snowstorm which kept people from attending the Town Meeting.
The Town Meeting reconvened at seven o'clock on Wednesday evening, February 20, 1952, and was called to order by Winfred J. Knowles, Moderator.
After some discussion, use of the blackboard to com- pute the tax rate as the meeting progressed was allowed, under supervision of Mr. Eugene Zack.
Article 1. To act on the Annual Report, including rec- ommendations and reports of the Selectmen and other Town Officers and Committees, and see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Treasury, sums of money for the same or take any action relative thereto.
Voted: To accept the Annual Report including rec- ommendations and reports of the Selectmen and other Town Officers and Committees, except those calling for appro- priations. Unanimous vote.
Voted : To raise and appropriate the sum of $97,826.55, as recommended by Department Heads, for the budget.
Budget accepted as follows:
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1. Accountant's Salary $800.00
2. Accountant's Expense 40.00
3. Office Clerk's Salary 1,000.00
4. Officer's Travel
300.00
5. Selectmen's, Assessors' Expense
500.00
6. Finance Committee Expense
10.00
7. Assessors' Abstracts
150.00
8. Legal Expense
500.00
9. Certification of Notes
10.00
10. Election and Registration
400.00
11. Treasurer Collector Clerk Expense
700.00
12. Surety on Bonds
180.00
13. Town Hall
2,500.00
14. Police
1,500.00
15. Fire Department
4,000.00
16. Ambulance Hire
750.00
17. Tree Warden
300.00
18. Moth Truck Expense 200.00
19 Insect Pest Control
650.00
20. Dutch Elm Disease
200.00
21. Oak Worm-Web Worm
300.00
22. Sealer Weights and Measures
110.00
23. Wire Inspection
250.00
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Planning Board
100.00
25. Building Inspector
800.00
26. Health
800.00
27. Town Dump
1,100.00
28. Inspector of Animals
40.00
29. Dog Account 26.00
2,500.00
31. Public Welfare Administration
840.00
32. Old Age Assistance
10,000.00
33. Aid Dependent Children
3,000.00
34. Veterans' Services
2,000.00
35. Highway General
500.00
36. Snow
500.00
37. School
43,486.00
38. School Lunch
500.00
39. Vocational Education
700.00
40. Interest
750.00
41. Town Landings
2,500.00
42. Old Cemeteries
200.00
43.
Soldiers' and Sailors' Lots
50.00
44. Reserve
3,000.00
45. Miscellaneous
400.00
46. Tax Titles
100.00
47. Town Reports
800.00
48. Memorial Day
100.00
49. Christmas Tree
150.00
50. Insurance
1,700.00
51. Retirement
454.55
52. Custodian
2,080.00
53. Library
250.00
54. Secretary of Finance Committee
50.00
55. Auditorium Note
3,000.00
Total Appropriations
$97,826.55
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30. Public Welfare
Vote: Yes 70; No 28.
Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary and compensation of all elective officers of the Town as pro- vided by Section 108 of Chapter 44, General Laws, as amend- ed and raise and appropriate sums of money for said salary :
Voted : To fix the salary and compensation of all elec- tive officers of the Town as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 44, General Laws, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,525.00 for said salaries as follows :
Moderator
$25.00
Constable
50.00
Road Surveyor
50.00
Selectmen
1,700.00
Board of Welfare
900.00
Assessors
1,800.00
Treasurer, Collector, Clerk
3,000.00
Unanimous vote.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to elect a Town Director for the Cape Cod Extension Service.
Voted to elect Joseph L. Putnam as Town Director for the Cape Cod Extension Service. Unanimous vote.
Voted that the Town Clerk be authorized to cast one ballot for Joseph L. Putnam as Town Director for the Cape Cod Extension Service.
Article 4. To see in what manner the Town will vote to dispose of its refunded dog tax.
Voted that the refunded Dog Tax be placed at the dis- posal of the Eastham Public Library. Unanimous vote.
Article 5. To see if the Town will authorize the Treas- urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time, in anticipation of the revenue of the finan- cial year beginning January 1, 1952, and issue a note or notes therefore, payable in one year and renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accord- ance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
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Voted that the Treasurer be authorized, with the ap- proval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time, in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1952, and to issue a note or notes therefore payable in one year and to renew any notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accord- ance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Unani- mous vote.
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time, in anticipation of reimbursement for the financial year beginning January 1, 1952 and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable in one year and to renew any not. or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Voted to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in antici- pation of re-imbursement for the financial year beginning January 1, 1952, and to issue a note or notes, therefore, pay- able in one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Unanimous vote.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money not to exceed $1000.00 for the establishment and maintenance of a free bed in the Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, Mass., for the care and treatment of persons certified by the Selectmen to be residents of the Town and unable to pay for such care and treatment, in accordance with Chapter 111, Section 74, G. L., or take any action relative thereto.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for the establishment and maintenance of a free bed in the Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, Mass., for the care and treat-
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ment of persons certified by the Selectmen to be residents of the Town and unable to pay for such care and treat- ment in accordance with Chapter 111, Section 74, G. L. Unanimous vote.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money for the protection and propaga- tion of shellfish, or take any action relative thereto, and act fully thereon.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1200.00 for the protection and propagation of shellfish. Unanimous vote.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell property taken under Tax Title procedure by the Town, and raise and appropriate the sum of $500 for this purpose or take any action relative thereto.
Voted to authorize the Selectmen to sell property taken under Tax Title procedure and to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for that purpose. Unanimous vote.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to pay a bounty of fifty cents each for woodchucks and twenty cents each for crows killed within its boundaries during the ensuing year and raise and appropriate the sum of $50.00 for this purpose, or take any action relative thereto.
Voted that the Town will pay a bounty of fifty cents each for woodchucks and twenty cents each for crows and to raise and appropriate the sum of $50.00 for that pur- pose. Unanimous vote.
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $25.00 to be used for the suppression of tent caterpillars, under the direction of local Boy Scout leaders, or take any action relative thereto.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $25.00 for
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the suppression of tent caterpillars, under the direction of local Boy Scout Leaders. Unanimous vote.
Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate or transfer from unappropriated funds in the Treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 81 Highways or take any action relative thereto.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $3900.00 for Chapter 81 Highways. Unanimous vote.
Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $400.00 for the upkeep of the Windmill and lot or take any action relative thereto.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $400.00 for the upkeep of the Windmill and lot. Unanimous vote.
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $1200 to be used by the School Com- mittee for the purpose of surfacing and hardening an area on the school playground for the Physical Education Pro- gram and a basketball court. (By request of the School Committee.)
Voted not to raise and appropriate the sum of $1200.00 to be used by the School Committee for the purpose of surfacing and hardening an area on the School playground for the Physical Education program. Vote: 69 No, 49 Yes.
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to set a special rental rate for the new Town Hall Auditorium when renting to organizations within the town, or take any action relative thereto. (By request.)
Voted to set the rate of $15.00 for the rental of the Town Hall Auditorium, said rate to include Janitor and Police services to organizations within the Town. Unani- mous vote.
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Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sufficient sum of money to establish a Recreation Commission under Chapter 256 of the Acts of 1949, said com- mission consisting of five persons, residents of the town, ap- pointed by the Board of Selectmen to serve until the next Annual Town Meeting, thereafter being elected for a term of five years with the exception that the term of one com- mission shall expire annually, vacancies in said commission, occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner at the next regular or special election. In the interim, however, appointments shall be made by the Board of Selectmen for the unexpired term. The purpose of said commission is to provide a Recreation Center and to make such rules and regulations as may be expedient under said Chapter 256, Acts of 1949. (By request.)
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 to establish a Recreation Commission under Chapter 256 of the Acts of 1949, said Commission consisting of five per- sons, residents of the Town, appointed by the Board of Selectmen to serve until the next Annual Town Meeting, thereafter being elected for a term of five years with the exception that the term of one commission shall expire annually, vacancies in said commission occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner at the next regular or special election. In the interim, how- ever, appointments shall be made by the Board of Select- men for the unexpired term. The purpose of said Commis- sion is to provide a Recreation Center and to make such rules and regulations as may be expedient under Chapter 256, Acts of 1949. Vote : Yes 74, No 45.
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $1500 to be used toward the purchase of silverware, and other equipment for the lunch room, or take any action rela- tive thereto.
Voted to transfer the sum of $1500.00 from available
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funds to be used for the purchase of silverware and other equipment for the Lunch Room. Yes: 69 Yes, 3 No.
Voted to amend the vote to read "Auditorium Lunch- room". Carried, voice vote.
Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $500.00 for Public Amusements and for municipal advertising purposes, under Chapter 154, Acts of 1950, or take any action relative thereto. (By request.)
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for Public Amusements and for municipal advertising pur- poses under Chapter 154, Acts of 1950. Carried by voice vote.
Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $5000 for the purpose of employing a Town Nurse and maintaining such service, or take any action relative thereto. (By request.)
Voted not to raise and appropriate the sum of $2700.00 for employing a Town Nurse. Voice vote.
Article 20. To see if the Town will appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to put a new Shaft in the Old Windmill, in order that said mill can be operated ; to take any action thereto and to act fully thereon. (By request.)
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 to put a new shaft in the Old Windmill, in order that said mill can be operated and that a committee of three be ap- pointed by the Moderator to carry out these provisions. Carried by voice vote.
At this time a short intermission was declared and Mr. Harry Young was granted permission to address the gather- ing from the stage. He spoke of the resignation of Leslie E. Chase, town clerk, treasurer and tax collector for about 35
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years; read a testimonial letter of commendation of Mr. Chase received from State Tax Commissioner Henry F. Long; spoke highly in appreciation of Mr. Chase's long and faithful service, and presented Mr. Chase with a wrist watch and $100.00, donated by his friends and associates as the assemblage stood up and applauded.
The meeting was then called to order by the Mod- erator.
Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $4000 to install a new Compressor and Air Receiver for Fire Alarm purposes on the Town Hall grounds, or take any action relative thereto. (By request.)
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $4000.00 to install a new Compressor and Air Receiver for Fire Alarm purposes on the Town Hall grounds. Carried by voice vote.
Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury a sum of money for a full time Police Officer for the year 1952, or take any action relative thereto. (By request.)
Voted not to raise and appropriate the sum of $2500.00 for a full time Police Officer for the year 1952. Vote: 79 No; 39 Yes.
Motion made and seconded to reconsider Article 1. Not carried, voice vote.
Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money to purchase and maintain an auto- mobile for use as a Police Cruiser and to equip same with necessary police equipment, including a two-way Police Ra- dio, or to take any action relative thereto. (By request.)
Voted not to raise and appropriate the sum of $3200.00 to purchase and maintain an automobile for use as a Police
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Cruiser and to equip same with necessary Police equip- ment, including a two-way Police Radio. Vote: 77 No, 8 Yes.
Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate or transfer from available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for the purchase of a Radio Transmitter Receiver, for the use of the Fire Department or take any action relative thereto.
Voted not to raise and appropriate the sum of $635.00 for the purpose of purchasing a Radio Transmitter Receiver, for the use of the Fire Department. Vote: 72 No, 26 Yes.
Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to acquire by deed of gift, purchase or eminent domain if necessary, a lot of land at the southeast intersec- tion of Nauset and Schoolhouse Roads for the purpose of widening a dangerous intersection, and raise and appropriate a sum of money for this purpose or take any action relative thereto. (By request.)
Voted not to authorize the Selectmen to acquire by deed of gift, purchase, or eminent domain, a lot of land at the southeast intersection of Nauset and Schoolhouse Roads for the purpose of widening a dangerous intersection or to raise the sum of $350.00 for the purpose. Vote: 40 No, 29 Yes.
Voted to accept the Finance Committee's recommenda- tion that the Department of Public Works be consulted. Unanimous voice vote.
Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $2500 to be spent under the provisions of Chapter 90 for construction of Ocean Drive Road, so called, or take any action relative thereto.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $2500.00 to
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be spent under the provisions of Chapter 90 for the con- struction of Ocean Drive Road. Vote : 66 Yes, 6 No.
Mr. Harry Young was again called to the stage where Maurice W. Wiley, chairman of the Selectmen, presented him with an album of 58 pictures, taken by Richard Kel- sey of Chatham, who was the official photographer during the Tercentenary Celebration. It was agreed that the suc- cess of the Tercentenary was due largely to Mr. Young's efforts as general chairman. The gift of the album was con- tributed by the residents of the Town in appreciation of his work.
At this time the motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting until the following night at 7:00 o'clock. Unanimous vote.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
FEBRUARY 21, 1952
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 o'clock on Thursday evening, February 21, 1952, but because of the continuing bad storm there was a quorum lacking and the Moderator adjourned the meeting until Saturday eve- ning at 7:00 o'clock.
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
FEBRUARY 23, 1952
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Satur- day, February 23, 1952, by the Moderator. Marston Daley was appointed as teller, and sworn in by Leslie E. Chase, Town Clerk.
Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to accept the Zoning By-Law proposed by the Planning Board, as direct- ed by the vote of the Town at the 1949 Town Meeting, and vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for expenses,
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carrying out provisions of said By-Law or take any action relative thereto.
Winford. Schofield, retiring member of the Easthan Planning Board, took up the By-Law, section by section, illustrating with the use of a zoning map, prepared' for this purpose. The Article was thoroughly discussed with other members of the Planning Board answering questions asked by the voters.
Winfred Knowles, Moderator, called for a paper ballot and it was :
Voted to accept the proposed zoning By-Law as writ- ten, and vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $150.00 for expense in carrying out the provisions of said by-law. Vote : 84 Yes, 66 No.
Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money to pay the unpaid bills of 1951.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $400.00 for the purpose of paying Unpaid 1951 Bills. Unanimous vote.
Article 29. To see if the Town will accept deed by gift from Delbert M. Johnson a piece of land between Jemima's Pond and Samoset Road.
Voted to accept from Delbert M. Johnson a deed, by gift, a piece of land between Jemima's Pond and Samoset Road.
Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $600.00 for the purchase of a piano for the New Auditorium or take any action relative thereto.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 for the purpose of purchasing a piano for the New Auditorium and the Selectmen appoint a committee of three to super- vise this. Unanimous vote.
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Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to lease a piece of land at edge of Bee's River to the Boy Scout Committee for the use of the Scouts, or take any action relative thereto.
Voted to authorize the Selectmen to lease a piece of land at the edge of Bee's River to the Boy Scout Committee for the use of the Scouts. Unanimous vote.
Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to accept the report of the Tercentenary Committee as printed in the Town Report and dismiss said committee.
This article ruled out of order by the Moderator, as all reports of Committees were accepted under Article 1.
Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the following sum of $300.00 for Woodtick Control or take any action relative thereto.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 for the Woodtick Control. Carried by voice vote.
Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $400.00 for the suppression and eradica- tion of poison ivy under Chapter 282, Acts of 1947, or take any action relative thereto.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $400.00 for the Suppression and eradication of Poison Ivy under Chap- ter 282, Acts of 1947. Carried by voice vote.
Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $300.00 for the purpose of making a layout of Samoset Road from the Railroad Crossing to the West Shore.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 for the purpose of making a layout of Samoset Road from the the Railroad Crossing to the West Shore. Carried by voice vote.
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Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to accept the following laws relative to increasing the amounts of pen- sions and retirement allowances payable to certain former public employees.
Chapters 783 and 820 of the Acts of 1950 and Chapter 781 of the Acts of 1951.
Voted to accept Chapters 783 and 820 of the Acts of 1950 and Chapter 781 of the Acts of 1951 relative to in- creasing the amounts of pensions and retirement allow- ances, payable to certain former employees. Unanimous vote.
Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $1600.00 for Civilian Defense, or take any action relative thereto.
Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1600.00 for Civilian Defense. Vote: 51 Yes, 20 No.
Mr. Yngve E. Rongner, Civilian Defense Director, read his resignation at this time.
The Moderator announced the appointment of Alfred W. Nickerson, Oscar Pierce and Prescott B. Cummings to the Finance Committee, and Maurice Moore, and Harvey Moore and Robert Whiting to the Old Windmill Com- mittee.
An informal expression of opinion as to the evening Town Meetings for the future was given, there seeming to be a majority in favor of this.
Minutes of the meeting were read and approved.
Voted to adjourn at 10:10 P.M.
LESLIE E. CHASE,
Town Clerk.
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ANNUAL ELECTION, FEBRUARY 19, 1952
The polls opened at 12:00 noon and closed at 6:00 P.M.
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of East- ham qualified to vote in Town affairs as stated in the War- rant for said meeting, for the election of officers on Tues- day, February 19, 1952, the ballot box stood at 000 at the opening of the polls and at 104 at the closing, that being the total number of votes cast, which being assorted and counted according to law the result was found to be as follows :
Moderator (One Year)
*Winfred J. Knowles 82
George Wiley
1
Blanks
21
Selectman, Assessor, Member of Board of Health and Welfare (Three Years)
*Maurice W. Wiley 92 ......
..... Blanks 12
Town Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes (Two Years to fill vacancy)
*L. Isabelle Brackett ..... 101
Blanks
3
Constable (One Year)
*Harvey T. Moore
..... ................ 100
Blanks
4
School Committee (Three Years)
*John James Kilgar Black Adamson 96
Blanks
...
8
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Trustee of Public Library (Three Years)
*Natalie Eaton 97
Blanks 7
Highway Surveyor (One Year)
*Nathan A. Nickerson, Sr. 100
Blanks ..
...... ....... 4
Planning Board Member (Five Years)
* Albert H. Nickerson .....
Blanks ...
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