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The Moderator read the result of the voting on Article I at eight o'clock (8:00) in the evening.
A true copy.
Attest : FRANCIS H. WHIPPLE, Assistant Toun Clerk.
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STATE PRIMARY, JULY 11, 1944
The State Primary was held at the Town Hall, Tuesday, July 11, 1944.
The meeting was called to order, the Warrant read and the polls declared open at 1 o'clock P. M. by John H. Perkins, a member of the Board of Selectmen.
The tellers were as follows : Alice Lovering. Julia Burns, Barbara Corcoran, Mary Greeley, Annie Cunningham, John Counihan.
The election officers were as follows: Edward A. DeWitt, John H. Perkins, Lawrence R. Stone, Francis H. Whipple.
Charles Poole was on duty as police officer.
The election officers and tellers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by the Town Clerk.
The result of the votes cast is as follows :
Total
Men
Women
191
118
76
12
5
182
111
71
REPUBLICAN VOTE
Governor
Horace T. Cahill
115
Frank A. Goodwin 92
Wallace E. Stearns 6
Russell A. Wood 63
Councillor
Washington Cook 37
Fred A. Turner 18
S. Howard Donnell
108
William H. MacMasters 2
Harrie M. Durham
1
Senator
Cornelius F. Haley
112
John L. Southwick, Jr. 23
Representative in General Court
Russell P. Brown 156
Cornelius J. Murray 145
Sheriff
Frank E. Raymond
155
Romeo C. King 12
County Commissioners
J. Fred Manning
40
John M. Kelleher 43
Walter B. Morse
73
C. F. Nelson Pratt 54
Francis Scalese
George B. Sellars
4
Laurence Curtis
91
Auditor
Lieutenant Governor
Robert F. Bradford
Jarvis Hunt
9
Rudolph F. King
12
Daniel E. McLean
70
Clarence A. Barnes
S1
Charles Fairhurst
S
James E. Farley
80
Senator in Congress
Leverett Saltonstall
170
Congressman
George J. Bates
168
John M. Bresnahan
5
Secretary
Frederic W. Cook 159
Treasurer
Fred J. Burrell
67
Arthur A. Thompson 73
Total vote cast Democratic Republican
Attorney General
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DEMOCRATIC VOTE
Governor
Secretary
Francis X. Hurley
4 John M. Bresnahan 7
Maurice J. Tobin
8 Margaret M. O'Riordan 2
Lieutenant Governor
John B. Carr
2
Alfred P. Farese
0
Alexander F. Sullivan
S
John S. Sullivan
Auditor
Thomas J. Buckley 9
Attorney General
John H. Backus
3
Francis D. Harrigan
Francis E. Kelly
1
Joseph M. McDonough
3
Councillor
Blank
12
Representative in General Court Blank 24
County Commissioners
J. Fred Manning 10
Michael F. Conway
6 Angus R. Gillis 3
William G. Hennessey 6
George B. Sellars 0 Thomas G. Rando 0
The polls were declared closed at 8 o'clock P. M. by Edward A. DeWitt, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
The results of the balloting were announced by Edward A. DeWitt, Chair- man of the Board of Selectmen at 8:25 P. M.
A true copy. Attest : FRANCIS H. WHIPPLE,
Town Clerk.
0
Senator in Congress
John H. Corcoran 8
Joseph A. Langone 0
2 Joseph Lee 2
Richard M. Russell
1
Congressman
John M. Bresnahan
1
Senator
Blank
12
Sheriff
John M. Kelleher
2
Treasurer
John E. Hurley 7
Francis C. McKenna 1
0 Michael A. O'Leary 1
John F. Welch
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STATE PRIMARY, NOVEMBER 7, 1944
At a legal meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Hamilton, County of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, held on the seventh day of Novem- ber, 1944, the following officers and questions were voted upon :
The election officers were as follows : Edward A. DeWitt, Lawrence R. Stone, John H. Perkins and Francis H. Whipple.
The Tellers were as follows :
Republican
Democratic
Henry Jackson
Walter Perkins
Frank C. Back
Alice Lovering
Carolyn Lander
Harriet Adams
Ann Helena Cullity
Mary Greeley Ann R. Hussey
Edward Frederick was on duty as police officer.
The election officers, tellers and police were sworn by Francis H. Whipple, Town Clerk.
The warrant was read and the polls declared open at 7 o'clock A. M. by Lawrence R. Stone.
The result of the election follows :
Total vote cast, 1234.
There were 28 civilian absentee ballots.
There were 74 State War ballots.
There were 4 Federal War ballots.
Electors, President and Vice-President
Secretary
Dewey and Bricker
816
Frederick W. Cook 925
Roosevelt and Truman
396
Margaret M. O'Riordan
232
Teichert and Albaugh
1
Horace I. Hillis
6
Watson and Johnson
3
Blanks
71
Blanks
18
Governor
Horace T. Cahill
801
John E. Hurley
373
Maurice J. Tobin
406
Herbert Crabtree
6
Henning A. Blomen
2
Earle L. Smith
6
Blanks
25
Blanks
81
Lieutenant-Governor
Auditor
Robert F. Bradford
873
Thomas J. Buckley 337
John B. Carr
292
Frank A. Goodwin
827
Alfred Erickson
3
Gote Elvel Palmquist
6
George Leo McGlynn
9
Charles E. Vaughan
1
Blanks
57 Blanks
63
Frank H. Tuck
Allan MacCurrach Otho L. Charles Daniel F .Crowley John F. Counihan Julia Burns Barbara Corcoran
Treasurer
Fred J. Burrell 768
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Attorney General
Clarence A. Barnes
849
Francis E. Kelly 299
Fred E. Oelcher
6
Howard B. Rand
Blanks 78
Senator in Congress
John H. Corcoran
226
Leverett Saltonstall
959
Bernard G. Kelly
E. Talmadge Root
0
Blanks
45
Congressman-Sixth District
George J. Bates
926
John M. Bresnahan 249
Blanks
59
Councillor-Fifth District
Sheriff
Washington Cook
830
William G. Hennessey 241
Robert V. O'Sullivan
279
Frank E. Raymond 900
Blanks
125
Blanks 93
Question No. 1. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution.
Shall an amendment to the constitution to provide for a Fair, Concise Sum- mary, instead of a Description, of each Proposed Amendment to the Constitution and Each Law submitted to the People, under the Initiative and the Referendum, and Certain Changes relative to the Filing of Initiative Petitions,-be approved? Yes, 554. No, 69. Blanks, 611.
Question No. 2. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution.
Shall an amendment to the constitution to provide that the General Court may prescribe the terms and conditions under which pardons for offences which are felonies-be approved ?
Yes, 358. No, 272. Blanks, 604.
Question No. 3. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution.
Shall an amendment to the constitution restoring Annual Sessions of the General Court and an Annual Budget-be approved?
Yes, 278. No, 343. Blanks, 613.
Question No. 4. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution.
Shall an amendment to the constitution providing for absent voting by qualified voters who by reason of physical disability are unable to vote in person -be approved?
Yes, 556. No, 87. Blanks, 591.
Senator-Third Essex District
Cornelius F. Haley 976
Blanks 258
Representative-Fifteenth Essex District (2)
Russell P. Brown 914
Cornelius J. Murray S09
Blanks
745
County Commissioners (2)-Essex County
Michael F. Conway 288
J. Fred Manning 287
C. F. Nelson Pratt 709
Arthur A. Thompson 666
Blanks
518
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Question No. 5. Law Submitted Upon Referendum After Passage.
Shall a law described as follows :- This law amends Chapter 271 of the General Laws by striking out Section 22-A, as previously amended, and inserting in place thereof a new Section 22-A, which provides that conducting or promoting a game of whist or bridge in connection with which prizes are offered to be won by chance, or allowing such a game to be conducted or promoted shall not authorize the prosecution, arrest or conviction of any person for such acts under Chapter 271 of the General Laws, which deals with crimes against public policy, if the entire proceeds of the charges for admission to such game are donated solely to the charitable, civic, educational, fraternal or religious pur- poses. This new section does not contain, as did the section stricken out, provi- sions authorizing the licensing and conducting of the game of beano, -- which section was approved by both branches of the General Court by vote not recorded, -be approved?
Yes, 433.
No, 196. Blanks, 605.
To obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on all three of the following questions :--
(a) If a voter desires to permit the sale in this city (or town) of any and all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on or off the premises where sold, he will vote "Yes" on all three questions.
(b) If he desires to permit the sale herein of wines and malt beverages only to be drunk on and off the premises where sold, he will vote "No" on question one, "Yes" on question two, and "No" on question three.
(c) If he desires to permit the sale herein of all alcoholic beverages but only in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises where sold, he will vote "No" on questions one and two, and "Yes" on question three.
(d) If he desires to permit the sale herein of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on and off the premises where sold and in addition other alcoholic beverages but only in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises where sold, he will vote "No" on question one and "Yes" on questions two and three.
(e) If he desires to prohibit the sale herein of any and all alcoholic bev- erages whether to be drunk on or off the premises where sold, he will vote "No" on all three questions.
1. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale herein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages) ?
Yes, 531.
No, 389. Blanks, 314.
2. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages) ? Yes, 586.
No, 302. Blanks, 346.
3. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?
Yes, 667. No, 247. Blanks, 320.
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Fifteenth Essex Representative District.
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 54 of the General Laws, Ter- centenary Edition and all acts in amendment thereto, the City Clerk of Beverly, the Town Clerk of Wenham, and the Town Clerk of Hamilton, the city of Beverly and the towns of Wenham and Hamilton comprising the Fifteenth Represent- ative District, met at twelve o'clock noon of Friday the seventeenth day of November, A.D. 1944, at the office of the City Clerk of Beverly, the place desig- nated for their meeting for the purpose of examining and compiling the tran- script of returns, to ascertain what persons have been elected to represent the said district in the General Court of the Commonwealth.
The certified returns of the City of Beverly and the Towns of Wenham and Hamilton were examined and compared and the result found to be as follows, to wit:
Cities and Towns
Beverly
Wenham
Hamilton
Totals
Whole number of ballots
12695
794
1234
14723
Blanks
6760
298
745
7803
Russell P. Brown of Beverly
10079
705
914
11698
Cornelius J. Murray of Beverly
8550
585
809
9944
James Shea of Beverly
1
1
Russell P. Brown of Beverly and Cornelius J. Murray of Beverly the persons having the highest number of votes were declared elected to represent said District in the next General Court of the Commonwealth, the certificates of election were signed, one to be forwarded to the Secretary of the Commonwealth and one to each of the persons found to be elected.
Witness our hands this seventeenth day of November, 1944.
Bennett E. Merry, City Clerk of Beverly
Roscoe B. Batchelder, Town Clerk of Wenham
Francis H. Whipple, Town Clerk of Hamilton
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VITAL STATISTICS
1944 BIRTHS RECORDED
Joanne Edith, daughter of Roger L. and Lillian A. ( Hallock) Perkins. John Lawrence, Jr., son of John Lawrence and Ruth E. (Charles) Yenches. George Albert, son of George E. and Annabelle M. (Foss) Thibodeault. Ann, daughter of Donald P. and Elizabeth H. (Pickard) Stevens. Susan Carroll, daughter of Ralston F. and Marion E. (Paine) Pickering. Joseph Edward, son of Edward A. and Helen C. (Fletcher) Russo. Ruth Elaine, daughter of Robert N. and Ruth L. (Ingalls) Davis. Donald Joseph, son of Daniel P. and Evelyn G. (Doyle) McGinley. Barbara Lothrop, daughter of John R. and Frances L. (Chapman) Hollister. John Bradley, son of John E. and Ada E. (Dolliver) Currier. Richard Irving, son of Irving E. and Velma L. (Hart) Johnson. David Lee, son of Troy L. and Barbara M. (Johnson) Barnhill. Janice Elaine, daughter of Frederick S. and Jennie M. (Campbell) Sillars. Christopher Bowen, son of John F. and Ann B. (Nold) Neary. Gardner Phillip, son of Maynard G. and Doris S. (Johnson) MacGregor. David Norman, son of Ralph J. and Grace (Marks) Hursty. Janice Etta, daughter of Oscar S. and Marion M. (Squibb) Lightbody. Anthony, son of Alphonse E. and Ida V. (Bertoni) Maione. Laura Lee, daughter of Francis V. and Lucy L. (Frothingham) Poole. William Chester, son of Paul C. and Helen L. (Chapman) Hoyt. Diana Denny, daughter of Benjamin O. and Elizabeth M. (Sears) Gardiner. Linda Ann, daughter of William A. and Arlene A. (Tucker) Stone. Charles Howard, son of Herman and Dorothy G. (Dodd) Tremblay. Jonathan Christopher Stonington, son of Stanley C. and Nancy (Stonington) Cox. Barbara Louise, daughter of Arthur A. and Josephine J. (Laski) Begg. Donna Jayne, daughter of Robert H. and Norma M. (Bowley) Kirby. son of Walter H. and Lillian (Faulkner) Cullen. Walter David, son of Walter H. and Lillian (Faulkner) Cullen. Geraldine, daughter of Gerald F. and Freda E. (Dodge) Colwell. Marcia Audrey, daughter of Clement F. and Audrey T. (Burnham) Hayes. Jerome Carl, son of Harry P. and Irene ( Pierce ) Swindell.
- West, daughter of John C. and Mary B. (Robinson) West. Jones, daughter of George H. and Marjorie V. (Hughes) Jones. Earle C., son of Earle C. and Ruth (Caverly) Faulkner.
Charlotte G., daughter of Earl W. and Grace L. (Clark) Henderson. Gerald G., son of Gerald G. and Virginia (Hodgins) Love.
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1944 MARRIAGES RECORDED
Henry Eliot Hammond of Hamilton, Mass. Virginia Arlene Mitchell of Beverly, Mass.
George H. Jones of Ipswich, Mass. Marjorie V. Hughes of Hamilton, Mass.
Clifford Perry Homan of Marblehead, Mass. Mildred Almira Charles of Hamilton, Mass.
Dexter Richards Hunneman, Jr. of Hamilton, Mass. Damaris Drummond of Portland, Maine.
Avon D. Bradeen of Hamilton, Mass. Nancy G. Haskell (Knowlton) of Hamilton, Mass.
Fred C. Burrucker of Hamilton, Mass. Carolyn Washburn (Southwick) of Hamilton, Mass.
James Lawrence Kelleher of Beverly, Mass. Anne Cherstine Bradstreet of Hamilton, Mass.
William Paul Koloski of Hamilton, Mass. Shirley Elaine Abbott of Beverly, Mass.
Joseph T. O'Leary of Hamilton, Mass. Myrtle Amalia Frederick (Southwick) of Hamilton, Mass.
Edwin Roger Sparrow, Jr., of Belmont, Mass. Martha Webster of Wenham, Mass.
Robert Charles Goldsmith of Beverly, Mass. Doris Elizabeth Twisden of Danvers, Mass.
Elisha J. Towle of Hamilton, Mass. Edna M. Conroy (Whistler) of Hamilton, Mass.
Chester Brooks Kerr of Washington, D. C. Barbara Soule (Wendell) of Hamilton, Mass.
Peter Nestor Colantoni of Hamilton, Mass. Annie Marie Maione of Hamilton, Mass.
Theodore Merry of Hamilton, Mass. Wilma E. Manthorn of Rowley, Mass.
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Winthrop F. Ashworth of Wenham, Mass. Anne Hale of Hamilton, Mass.
Maurice Benjamin Weiss of Lynn, Mass. Constance Barbara Pym of Topsfield, Mass.
David Cameron Gerry of Topsfield, Mass. Dorothy June Whipple of Ipswich, Mass.
Leo Joseph Ducharme of Taunton, Mass. Mary Danforth of Hamilton, Mass.
Alexander J. Koloski of Hamilton, Mass. Doris Chase of Wenham, Mass.
Henry M. Killam of Marblehead, Mass. Hazel E. Dodge (Landers) of Hamilton, Mass.
Herbert Andrew Shaw, Jr. of Lynn, Mass. Eve Elizabeth Davison of Hamilton, Mass.
Arthur M. Moore of Hamilton, Mass. Jennie M. Ross of Hamilton, Mass.
1944 DEATHS RECORDED
Yrs. Mos. Days
Yrs. Mos. Days
Anna F. Cressy
55
Eastman R. Abbott
SS
Mary Maione
67
George W. Bouchard
70
Sarah C. Libby
94
9 11
Thersa Marion Ralph
39 6 24
G. Ritchie Small
51
S
Albert Rowe Merrill
77 3 9
*Peter E. Miller
25
9
0
Mary A. Fraser 76 5 14
Bridgett MacCurrach
64
5
4
Chester A. Foster
61
7 6
Clara A. Kimball
89
4
4
*Richard Talbot
30 5 11
Nils Nelsborg
55
Frederick A. McGrath
57
Joseph Dalziel
71
Edward Everett Ingalls 65
Roland W. A. Fletcher
51 10
21
Douglas H. Knowlton
59 2 29
George Gibney Haraden
39
10
26
Herbert J. Feener
67
9 18
Ellen Louise Brackett
94
3
16
Yosaburo Fugi
54
Emily P. Mandell
73 0 11
Samuel G. Goodhue
89
8 28
Walter E. Dodge
47
Pierre Dion
75
Elmer O. Stanchfield William J. Muir
72
Harriet A. Fitz
77 1
22
Roscoe B. Randlett
70
8
-1
Arthur Southwick
69
3 9
Mattie E. Nason
73
5 15
Emerson P. Dodge
63
3 13
Annie C. Cunningham
47
George Bunce
67
62
* In Armed Forces of the United States.
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JURY LIST FOR 1945
Walfred B. Sellman, Bridge Street, Clerk.
Frank W. Buzzell, Jr., Main Street, Mechanic.
Walter I. Cheever, Knowlton Street, Laborer.
Rudolph H. Haraden, Rust Street, Moth Superintendent. Robert L. Wilson, Highland Street, Superintendent.
Raymond A. Whipple, Main Street, Superintendent. Henry C. Jackson, Mill Street, Salesman. Harold L. Cushman, Home Street, Inventor.
Alden L. Southwick, Main Street, Contractor. Adolph M. Olsen, Hamilton Avenue, Gardener. Edward A. DeWitt, Railroad Avenue, Carpenter. Alfred Edmondson, Fillow Street, Greenskeeper.
Leonard W. Davison, Cutler Road, Farmer. Francis C. Moynihan, Main Street, Merchant.
Raymond H. Stone, Western Avenue, Crossing Tender.
C. Donald Woodman, Essex Street, Machinist. Donald G. Trussell, Main Street, Contractor. Lewis K. Pierce, Lincoln Avenue, Truck Driver. John A. Foster, Rust Street, Contractor. George A. Harrigan, Main Street, Merchant. . Dean C. Moulton, Union Street, Salesman. Guy A. Crosby, Lake Road, Contractor. William J. Driscoll, Maple Street, Retired. .
REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of Hamilton :
The Board of Park Commissioners herewith submit its report for the year ending December 31. 1944.
The work on the Parks during the year has consisted mainly of mainten- ance at the Dorothy Winthrop Memorial lot, Soldiers' Green and Chebacco Park. The grass was mowed at the ball field and skating rink.
It is pleasing to note that so many people make use of ball field and skating rink, and it is hoped that a post-war project will develop this property so that far more use will be made of it in the future.
We wish to express our appreciation to all persons who have assisted us during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
RALSTON F. PICKERING STANLEY E. ALLEN FREDERICK P. GOODHUE
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of the Town of Hamilton:
The Board of Health wishes to submit its annual report for the year ending December 31, 1944.
Dental Clinic
When the duties of the Dental Clinic were assumed by the Board of Health in October 1943, one request was made; namely, that the co-operation of the parents was earnestly requested.
Your Board is pleased to announce that this co-operation was cheerfully given, and that the success of its first full year was beyond expectations.
Approximately 150 pupils in the first six grades of school had 702 operations performed on their teeth. The importance of this work if it is kept up, will pay large dividends in later life. Our youngsters are very fortunate in receiving . such expert dental care.
Your Board is deeply appreciative of the personal interest and efficient man- ner in which Dr. John King and Miss Julia Burns (school nurse) performed their duties.
A financial report will appear elsewhere in this book.
Garbage and Rubbish Contracts
On April 10th a contract for the removal of rubbish was awarded to Mr. Frank Maione at a cost of $1,440. As usual the terms of the contract have been carried out in a most satisfactory manner.
The same cannot be said regarding the collection of garbage. In 1942 your Board made a two-year contract instead of the customary annual one. While the cost to the town was low it only proves that the lowest bid is not necessarily the one to accept. Last August your Board cancelled the contract, and made a new one for the balance of the year with Mr. Arthur Cork of Wenham, who has done a splendid job. Mr. Frank Maione though unable to enter a contract was most helpful in making emergency collections.
Your Board regrets the annoyance and inconvenience which it caused the residents, and are appreciative of their tolerance during that trying period.
Contagious Diseases Report
The following contagious diseases were reported during the year :
Chicken-Pox
6 Measles 49
Whooping Cough
3 Mumps 15
Scarlet Fever
2 Diphtheria 2
The customary co-operation of Drs. Corcoran and Larchez, together with Miss Clementina Haynes, the District Nurse, and her assistants, Mrs. Smerage and Mrs. Ricker, has been most helpful.
The Board wishes to express its appreciation to the various departments for their co-operation during the year.
JOHN H. PERKINS LAWRENCE R. STONE EDWARD A. DeWITT
31 REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
GENTLEMEN :
I herewith submit my report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1944.
Total number of arrests during the year, 19 ; 17 males, 2 females.
Classification of crime :
Drunks 10 Driving under inuence of liquor_ 1
Attempted rape
1 Driving to endanger 2
Larceny
1 Assault 1
Lewd and lascivious 2 Non-support
1
DISTRICT COURT Disposition of Cases
Released without arraignment S Fined
5
Sentenced to House of Correction 1
Appealed to Superior Court 4
Sentenced and put on probation 1
SUPERIOR COURT
Found guilty 3 Nol prossed 1
ARRESTS MADE BY OFFICERS
Frederick 18 Poole 1
Arrests for out-of-town police
2
Persons held at local police station and later released
7
SUMMONS SERVED
For out-of-town police by local police
18
AUTOMOBILE REGULATIONS
Licenses revoked by Registrar of Motor Vehicles
1
Registration revoked by Registrar and plates returned by local police 1
Automobile transfers
36
REPORTS MADE BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Commissioner of Correction
2
To the Registrar of Motor Vehicles 12
To the Probation Officer 2
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED
Causing injuries to persons
2
Causing damage to property only
9
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TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS
Taken to the Hospital
Taken to their own homes
Taken to doctor's office for treatment
7 374 4
COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED
Frederick 178 Poole 19
MISCELLANEOUS
Lights reported out 108
Dangerous wires reported 12
Obstruction in the street reported to Highway Surveyor 1
Obstruction in the street reported to Tree Warden 4
Police assistance to out-of-town officers 10
Property reported stolen (value) $700 00
Property recovered (value) $650 00
I wish to publicly express my appreciation of the co-operation rendered by Mrs. Constance Williams in continuing to permit me to attend to town police duties while in her employ. The co-operation and assistance received from my officers, town officials, members of the police departments of neighboring cities and towns, Mr. Hugh Grieve of the Registry of Motor Vehicles and many of the townspeople has been very generous and appreciative.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD FREDERICK, Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
GENTLEMEN :
I have the honor to submit to you the Annual Report of the Department of Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending Dec. 31, 1944.
Scales
Adjusted Sealed Not sealed Condemned
Platform over 10,000 lbs
1
2
·
..
Platform 100 to 5,000 lbs
. .
8
. .
Counter 100 to 5,000 lbs
1
. .
. .
Counter under 100 lbs
2
. .
Beam 100 to 5,000 lbs
1
Beam under 100 lbs
. .
1
. .
. .
Spring under 100 lbs
4
7
Computing under 100 lbs
2
10
Personal Weighing
2
. .
..
Weights.
Prescription
. .
1
Apothecary
. .
12
..
Avoirdupois
23
. .
Volumetric Measures.
Liquid Measures under 1 Gal.
18
. .
. .
Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices.
Gasoline Pumps
4
16
2
. .
Oil Pumps
. .
. .
22
Vehicle Tank Meters
3
5
Grease measuring devices
. .
7
.
. .
Linear Measures.
Yard Sticks
. .
2
. .
. .
Peddlers' Licenses
. .
..
. .
4
Ice Scales
. .
Reweighing Commodities sold or put up for sale
198
Number correct Number under
40
Number over
158
Respectfully submitted,
ERVING O. MAXWELL,
Sealer.
. .
2
..
..
·
. .
. .
2
none
Spring 100 to 5,000 lbs
34 REPORT OF THE WATER BOARD
To the Citizens of the Town of Hamilton :
The Board of Water Commissioners herewith submit their tenth annual report for the year ending December 31, 1944.
This is the fifth full year of operations and the following report shows steady growth in the Water Department, which we believe far exceeds the fondest expectations of the sponsors of our municipal water system.
1943
1944
Total number of services installed
4
6
Total number of service connections
489
497
Total number of hydrants
102
102
Total miles of mains in use
16
16
Total number of active services
370
390
Total commitments
$7,284.97
$7,926.52
Total Expenditures
$3,652.09
$4,668.69
Total Pumpage (Gallons)
22,762,000
25,967,086
Largest single day pumpage (gallons)
179,000
We wish at this time to thank all who have assisted the department during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
EVERETT F. HALEY
GEORGE A. HARRIGAN
RICHARD H. SMITH
REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of the Town of Hamilton :
The Cemetery Commissioners herewith submit their report for the year ending December 31, 1944.
The work in the cemetery during the past year has consisted chiefly of maintenance and upkeep.
We have been fortunate in having Mr. Ernest MacGregor remain with us as Superintendent, and we complement him on the fine appearance and condi- tion of the cemetery.
We are very grateful to the Surveyor of Highways in continuing to plow the snow from the avenues. This service has proved very helpful in many cases during the past winter. We also express our appreciation to all who have assisted this Department during the entire year.
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