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Calvin Alexander of Akron, Ohio. Arlene Flynn of Hamilton, Mass.
Gordon L. Thompson of Hamilton, Mass. Barbara A. Brooks of Hamilton, Mass.
James Albert Watson, Jr. of Danvers, Mass. Marjorie P. Brown of Danvers, Mass.
Harry James Crossan, Jr. of Bakersfield, California. Constance Whitney Minot of Beverly, Mass.
Harry R. MacGregor of Hamilton, Mass. Louise A. Trainor of Salem, Mass.
Cornelius Conway Felton, Jr. of Hamilton, Mass. Katherine Hunnewell of South Natick, Mass.
Thomas Joseph Mullins of Hamilton, Mass. Mabel Winona Thomas of Beverly, Mass.
Chester Hobson Peabody of Hamilton, Mass. Lavinia Foster (Ingalls) Humphrey of Hamilton, Mass.
George C. H. Perkins of Hamilton, Mass. Irene A. Rynkowski of Salem, Mass.
Evangeles Polychronoplos of Hamilton, Mass. Dorothy M. Dodge of Hamilton, Mass.
Clarence A. Greene of Hamilton, Mass. Isabella F. (Salles) Rice of Hamilton. Mass.
William H. Martin of Hamilton, Mass. Margaret E. Goodhue of Hamilton, Mass.
Robert E. McPhee of Gloucester, Mass. Veronica J. Trembley of Hamilton, Mass.
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1947 DEATHS RECORDED
Edith B. Davidson
84
6
28
Leonard J. Wilson
55
2
14
Mary Jacobs Yotoutas
59
9
4
Alice Brewer
88
11
4 25
Henry Dodge
67
23
William Frederick Morse
47
8
26
Andrew W. Wallace
80
2
5
Robert Robertson
60
5
18
Rodolphe A. Smerage
47
6
20
Catherine Roberta Burns
1.
ry
ry
Frances Curtis Ahl
70
9
27
Mary A. MacGregor
82
16
Fred Greenway
73
6
11
George H. Haraden
68
8
Grace Swazey
71
Hattie Mattie
63
11
10
Dorothy Welch
43
Daniel Roch Birmingham
50
13
Maidment
3:
Thomas W. Green
62
1
24
Walter S. Perkins
59
11
17
Yrs.
Mos. Days Hrs.
Jane Kelleher
Peter MacCurrach
6
13
Henry Roy
Minnie L. Twichell
81
2
5
Emma Maude Pierson
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REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER
To the Citizens of Hamilton : Greetings :
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 35, of the General Laws, I submit herewith my annual report of the Treasury De- partment for the year ending December 31, 1947.
TREASURER'S CASH
Receipts
Payments
$528,866.51 324,988.72
$203,877.79
·Cash
$4,781.76
Beverly Trust
51,252.80
Merchants National
5,030.81
Day Trust Co.
142,812.42
$203,877.79
I wish to take this opportunity to convey my sincere thanks to not only the town officials, but also the many persons who have assisted me during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, WALFRED B. SELLMAN.
JURY LIST FOR 1948
Charles R. Appleton, Main Street, Machinist Harvey Barnes, Lincoln Avenue, Foreman Richard Cameron, Essex Street, Gardener Thomas Corrow, Main Street, Machinist Donald C. Davis, Walnut Road, Mechanic Charles W. Dolliver, Hamilton Avenue, Mechanic Henry W. Gardiner, Lake Drive, Machinist Philip C. Hopkins, Mill Street, Salesman Edward V. Manthorne, Cutler Road, Caretaker Harry L. Moore, Cutler Road, Clerk Arnold E. Morgan, Goodhue Street, Gardener Cornelius J. Mullins, Pleasant Street, Inspector Henry N. Pfaff, Cummings Street, Clerk William P. Poole, Main Street, Machinist Herbert Sellman, Bridge Street, Painter Lester F. Standley, Lincoln Avenue, Painter Albert J. St. Germain, Maple Street, Machinist Gordon L. Thompson, Essex Street, Contractor Wesley H. Towle, Pine Street, Carpenter John T. Walke, Mill Street, Superintendent Edward W. Wallace, Rust Street, Salesman
TOWN COLLECTOR'S REPORT
In account with the Town of Hamilton
Un-
Year Tax
Oustanding Jan. 1, 1947
Refunds
Collected
Abatements
Transferred to collected Tax Title None None
Jan. 1, 1948
1946
Real Estate
$9,294 92
$351 00
$9,192 32
$453 60
1946 Personal
527 75
506 15
21 60
None
1946 Motor Excise
35 42
Committed in 1947
291 05
318 92
7 55
None
Commitments
1947
Real Estate
$162,018 58
199 68
$150,672 51
$2,096 66
$12 64
$9,436 45
1941
Personal
18,507 81
28 44
17,710 95
139 04
686 26
1941 Polls
1,512 00
100 00
1,138 00
474 00
None
1947
Motor Excise
8,283 72
23 99
7,530 79
311 76
465 16
1947
Water Rates Bal.
824 12
Lien 23 80
Commitments
11,413 57
1 40
11,220 42
55 00
939 87
1947
Water Services Bal.
68 24
Commitments
646 24
484 47
1 00
229 01
1947
Cemetery Bal. Commitment
87 25
408 25
353 75
6 00
135 75
.
Respectfully submitted, BERTHA L. CROWELL, Town Collector.
35 REPORT OF THE ASSESSORS
Herewith is the annual report of the Assessors for the year ending December 31st, 1947 :
Value of buildings
$3,817,425 00 1,306,495 00
Value of real estate
$5,123,920 00
Value of personal estate
583,040 00
$5,706,960 00
Tax on real estate
$161,915 88
Tax on personal estate
18,424 07
Tax on polls
1,412 00
Total tax levy
$181,751 95
Rate per thousand
$31 60
Number of horses
120
Number of cows
110
Number of neat cattle
107
Number of swine
9
Number of sheep
37
Number of fowl
2,880
Number of acres of land
7,750
Number of dwellings
949
Number of persons and corporations assessed :
Personal estate only
45
Personal and real estate
160
Real estate only
761
1947 RECAPITULATION
Total appropriations to be raised by taxation
$246,574 12
Total appropriations to be taken from avail- funds in 1947 :
(a) In 1947
$2,059 15
(b) In 1947 since 1947 tax rate was fixed 7,722 37
$9,781 52
$256,355 64
Underestimate of 1946 overlay
423 32
State-Tax and assessment, 1947 estimates :
State tax $4,500 00
State parks and reservations 232 69
State audit of Municipal Accounts
110 18
1946 Underestimate 87 26
4.930 13
Value of land
36
County-Tax and assessments, 1947 estimates :
County tax
13,036 25
Tuberculosis Hospital assessment
3,850 25
1946 Underestimate
248 65
17,135 15
Overlay of current year
2,150 67
Gross amount to be raised
280,994 91
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds :
Income Tax
$16,351 10
Corporation Taxes
8,094 34
Reimbursement on account of Public Owned Land
2,389 38
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
5,500 00
Gasoline Tax under Acts of 1946
5,355 37
Special Assessments-Moth Private
970 00
Licenses
1,570 00
Charities (other than federal grants for aid to dependent children)
1,200 00
Old Age Assistance (other than fed- eral grants)
9,500 00
Old Age Tax (Meals)
575 00
Soldier's Benefits
150 00
Schools
4,000 00
Public Service Enterprise (Water)
10,500 00
Cemeteries (other than trust funds and sale of lots) 600 00
Interest : On Taxes and Assessments
200 00
Protection of Persons and Property
25 00
Health and Sanitation
1,100 00
Grants and Gifts
440 00
Supplementary Cherry Street May 6, 1947
10,941 25
$79,461 44
Amounts Voted from Available Funds :
Approval May 27, 1947
2,059 15
Approval May 27, 1947
7,722 37
Approval May 27, 1947
10,000 00
19,781 52
Total Estimated Receipts $99,242 96
Net Amount to be raised by Taxation
$181,751 95
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RECAPITULATION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE
Assessed in the Town of Hamilton for 1947
Number of cars 1211
Total Motor Vehicle Excise committed $8,283 72
Total Motor Vehicle Valuation $300,590 00
To the Taxpayers of the Town of Hamilton:
During this year you were furnished a Valuation Book which we trust was of interest to you.
The 1948 tax rate on Motor Vehicles is $38.07 per thousand. This is an increase of a dollar and eighty four cents over the year of 1947. The State Department is doing the valuing of Motor Vehicles.
When a person sells or tranfers a Motor Vehicle a return of proof of sale must be made to the Assessors before any abatement can be made. If car is sold to a dealer, forms may be obtained from the dealer.
Applications for abatement for any kind of tax will not be accepted by the Board unless filed within the time provided by law and on a form approved by the Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation.
The Board holds their meetings one day a week and by appointment.
PLEASE READ ALL PRINTING ON YOUR TAX BILL.
Respectfully submitted,
JESSE S. MANN
ROBERT H. CHITTICK DONALD G. TRUSSELL Board of Assessors.
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
GENTLEMEN :
The Engineers of the Fire Department herewith submit their report for the year ending December 31, 1947.
The department responded to 71 alarms as follows: 48 bells, 3 false, 16 stills, 3 out of town and 1 inhalator.
The amount of hose laid, 22 inch, 5450 ft .; 12 inch, 1450 ft .; 3/4 inch, 8175 ft.
11,250 gallons of water were used from booster tanks.
The Seagrave Triple Combination Pumping Engine arrived and passed the Underwriters' Test. It was put into service at once.
The Ford Chemical. purchased in 1916, is now returned to the town through the generosity of Mr. Clifford Smith.
400 ft. of 23 inch hose and 300 ft. of 3/4 inch hose was purchased dur- ing the year.
Date 1947
Description Street Owner
Jan. 6 Broken Pipe. Mill Street, Frank Tree
12 Oil Burner. Hamilton Avenue, Richard Smith
15 House. Perkins Avenue, Lloyd Ricker
19 Brush, Highland Street, Sumner Pingree
28 House. Topsfield Road, Harry Durham
28 House, Rust Street, Helena Cullity
29 Rubbish, Topsfield Road, Asbury Grove Corp.
30 Gas Stove Oven. Maple Street, Robert Dewar
Feb.
3 False Alarm. Wenham
6 False Alarm, Cutler Road
10 Grass, Highland Street, Charles Dean
11 Grass, Arthur Avenue. L. Ruest
13 Grass, Bridge Street, E. W. Henderson
13 Grass. Sagamore Street. George Clement
14 Grass, Maple Street, Frank Lennard
14 Grass, Highland Street, F. T. Colby
15 Grass, Hamilton Park, Charles Henley
15 Grass. Maple Street, Frank Lennard
18 Grass, Walnut Road, H. J. Gourdeau
Mar.
8 False
15 Grass. Main Street, Andrew Anderson
17 False
19 Grass, Main Street, F. P. Sears
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Description Street Owner
Date 1947 23 Grass, Asbury Street, Edith Gardiner
28 Grass, Essex Street, T. A. Holland
28 Grass, Main Street, George Meyer
29 Garage, Elliott Street, Harold Back
31 Grass and Brush, Lake Shore Road, I. L. Morse
Apr.
1 Grass and Brush, Main Street, Charles Rider
1 Grass and Brush, Linden Street, T. A. Moynihan
4 Grass and Brush, Bridge Street, Emma Rice
4 Grass and Brush, Sagamore Street, N. J. McCarthy
6 Motor, Asbury Street, Robert Robertson
10 Grass and Brush, Cutler Road, Hans Nielson, George Meyer
11 Grass and Brush, Winthrop Street, State Park
11 Rubbish, Linden Street, Town of Hamilton
14 Oil Burner, Railroad Avenue, Edward Hall
20 Chimney, Cutler Road, George Meyer
24 Grass and Brush, Asbury Street, Katherine Winthrop
May 10 Brush and Lumber, Willow Street, Dr. Sullivan
12 Brush and Grass, Cutler Road, Harvard College
June 1 Building, Woodbury Street, Helen Frick
16 Grass and Brush, Asbury Street, Katherine Winthrop
23 Grass and Brush, Woodbury Street, Helen Frick
Aug. 8 Auto, Main Street, Walter Snow
15 Inhalator Call, Wenham
Sept. 2 Trees burning from wires, Pleasant Street, Town of Hamilton
3 Oil Burner, Railroad Avenue, Edward Hall
17 Rubbish, Main Street, B. M. Hall
26 Dump, Highland Street, T. A. Moynihan
27 Dump, Highland Street, T. A. Moynihan
Oct. Dump, Highland Street, Mrs. Grace Davison
8
Trailer, Topsfield, Wesley Green
16 Brush, Highland Street, Asbury Grove Corp.
20 Brush, Topsfield Road, Town of Hamilton
22 Grease on a stove, Main Street, Arthur T. Roche
22 Dump, Cutler Road, Est. of R. H. Smith
23 Leaves, Gardner Street, Dr. J. J. Corcoran
23 Woods. Gloucester
28 Wenham
Nov. 5 Rubbish, Main Street, John Ostrom 8 Tree burned by wire, Gardner Street, Town of Hamilton
14 Stable, Highland Street, Frederick Winthrop
15 Hay and Timber, Highland Street, Frederick Winthrop House, Topsfield
14
14 Cottage, Log Cabin Road, G. Harrison
15 Auto, Railroad Avenue, Samuel Conary
16 Leaves, Bridge Street, Forester Clark
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Date Description Street Owner
1947
18 House, Bridge Street, Philip Graham
22 Grass, Maple Street, Mary Cunningham
22 House, Main Street, John Hollister
Respectfully submitted, A. MERRILL CUMMINGS EARL E. JOHNSON RUDOLPH H. HARADEN Board of Fire Engineers.
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectm'en:
GENTLEMEN :
I have the honor to submit to you the Annual Report of the Depart- ment of Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1947.
Scales Adjusted
Sealed Not Sealed Condemned
Platform over 10,000 lbs.
. .
2
.
·
Counter 100 to 5,000
1
10
. .
1
Spring 100 to 5,000
1
. .
. .
Spring 100 and under
1
1
. .
Computing 100 to 5,000
. .
1
. .
. .
Computing under 100
1
8
. .
. .
Personal Weighing
2
. .
. .
Weights
Avoirdupois
. .
30
. .
. .
Apothecary
. .
20
. .
. .
Volumetric Measures
Liquid Measures under 1 gal. 22
2
. .
. .
Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices
Oil Pumps
. .
. .
. .
Gasoline Meter Systems
. .
29
3
. .
Vehicle Meter Systems
. .
4
. .
. .
Grease Measuring Devices
5
. .
. .
Linear Measures
Yard Sticks
1
. .
. .
Reweighing Commodities Sold or Put Up for Sale
37
Number under
23
Number over
284
Respectfully submitted,
ERVING O. MAXWELL,
Sealer.
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
Baskets Wood
2
22
. .
Number correct
. .
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REPORT OF THE TOWN OF HAMILTON PLANNING BOARD
Your Planning Board has been most actively engaged during the year 1947-48 in the project of reviewing the proposed Zoning By-law, which was submitted to the Town Meeting of a year ago. Much constructive criticism was forthcoming at that time, and the members of your Board have made every effort individually during the year to assemble information which would be constructive in the re-drafting of the Zoning By-law.
Maintaining the fundamental belief in mind that the Town wishes to retain its general character as a residential town, your Board has held two public hearings since the first of the year in order to enable the citizens of Hamilton to express their point of view in this regard. After consider- able study and review a revised Zoning By-law has been drawn up and will be circulated to every home along with this copy of the annual Town Re- port. Your Board believes this new proposed Zoning By-law to be a fair one and that it gives the Town and its residents much needed protection from speculative or obnoxious outside encroachment, but at the same time permits healthy growth. We wish to re-emphasize our conviction that the adoption of this By-law by the Town is imperative now. Delay in so doing may result in harm to the Town and to many of its residents.
It seems advisable to point out a few of the things which the pro- posed By-law does not do. There was considerable misunderstanding on these points last year and we believe it well to re-emphasize these facts :
(1) It does not change any existing building or alter the present use of any property or land. Whatever is being done now may be con- tinued regardless of the district in which the building or property is lo- cated.
(2) It does not impose any limit upon the cost of a house or other building whether it be large or small.
(3) It does not prevent growth of business in the Town. Plenty of room has been provided in districts designated for business for many years to come.
(4) It does not prevent the use of a less than minimum size lot al- ready in existence. A separate lot of less than minimum size may be built on or may be sold and the buyer may build on it.
It should be pointed out that this By-law may be amended at any Town Meeting.
During the year your Board devoted considerable study to the desire- ability of establishing a Town Dump. After the necessary facts were gathered together a public hearing on this matter was held. The interest of the town inhabitants was so small, and objection to certain locations for the Town Dump was so evident that your Board decided to table the matter, at least for the time being.
A careful study of the traffic and parking conditions in the business district was made, and after a public hearing on the matters, a carefully drawn up list of recommendations was submitted to the Board of Select- men. It is our understanding that action in conjunction with these recom-
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mendations is to be taken at the Annual Meeting this year. It might be well to point out that a study was made of the advisability of securing a parking lot in South Hamilton, and while we understand no action is to be taken at this time the opinion of your Board is that it probably will be necessary some time in the near future.
We should like to take this opportunity to thank the many organiza- tions in the Town, as well as individuals, who have been very helpful in providing your Board with constructive suggestions. Also we should like to thank the State Planning Board, as well as our Town Counsel for their help.
We recommend, and sincerely hope, that the proposed By-law be ac- cepted at the Town Meeting to be held March 1. 1948 or at an adjournment thereof.
JOHN R. HOLLISTER, Chairman STANDISH BRADFORD FRANCIS C. MOYNIHAN
RICHARD H. SMITH
M. KEITH LANDER
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, 1947.
The usual maintenance of the Mannassah Cutler Park, the Soldier's Green, the two triangles on Miles River Road and the baseball field in Winthrop Park at the High School was carried on as in previous years, and, in addition, improvements were made to these and our other Parks as described below.
At the General George S. Patton, Jr. Memorial Park a large new chain link backstop for the baseball diamond was erected. The baseball diamond was carefully brought into top condition by the Park Superin- tendent. Visiting baseball teams were loud in their praise of our baseball field as being the best in this section. A new drain was installed running from the parking lot to the brook under Main Street. A considerable amount of new playground equipment was erected in time for the summer activities. The soft ball field was put in shape and extensively used throughout the summer.
Our park on Roosevelt Avenue was equipped with some playground equipment and we hope that in the future we can add other pieces to it.
Playground activities were at a busy level this year with the guidance of Mr. George Taylor and Miss Pauline Knott as instructors. As in the previous year, one day a week was spent at the Robert B. Walsh Park at Chebacco Lake. An enjoyable day of swimming with our competent in- structors was a great treat to the children. Busses were used for transpor-
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tation and we want to thank the Moving Picture Committee of Community Service for their help in making this possible.
In an effort to keep our budget as low as possible, we are not taking on any special construction or projects this year. We do, though, have several definite needs for the future which are as follows: The construc- tion of bleachers at the General George S. Patton, Jr. Memorial Park for the benefit of the baseball fans. Our teams need the support of more spec- tators who would show more interest in the baseball games if they had a suitable place to sit. We also need a permanent hockey rink for our skat- ing pond. Lastly we very definitely need a Field House to provide ade- quate sanitary facilities for the children and also recreational activities for, everyone in the town. This particular need is one we plan to develop to a greater extent later in the year.
We want to thank the many people in town who have contributed so generously of their time and effort to make our Park programs a success- ful one. We feel our Park Superintendent has done a fine job and that we are very fortunate in having so capable an employee.
In the future we hope that a program of developing Parks in different sections of the town may be furthered so that everyone can have the ad- vantage of a recreational program.
Respectfully submitted, RALSTON F. PICKERING PHILIP C. HOPKINS RAY M. SANFORD
REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of the Town of Hamilton :
The Cemetery Commissioners submit herewith their report for the year ending December 31, 1947.
During the past year we have cleared and graded a block of thirty-six single graves thereby eliminating the shortage of single graves which existed last year. The new area joins the old single graves lot.
We are this year asking the voters to transfer from the Sale of Lots Fund the sum of $1,800.00 to grade and seed a block of eight grave lots. A shortage of these family size lots exists at present. If said amount is transferred the shortage will be rectified for several years to come.
The new power mower which we hoped to purchase last year was not available therefore we were obliged to secure a good used machine.
Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND A. WHIPPLE LAWRENCE C. FOSTER JOHN T. WALKE
Commissioners.
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REPORT OF GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON, JR. MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Hamilton :
In accordance with the vote of the Town at the 1947 annual meeting, the undersigned Committee has proceeded with plans for a Field House on the Patton Park. An architect, Mr. Leonard Goguen of Lexington, has been employed who prepared designs and plans from which the Committee directed the character and type of Field House it considered most suitable and useful to the Town. A booklet showing the final drawings was pre- pared and will have been distributed to all inhabitants of the Town be- fore Town Meeting.
From this booklet you will see where the proposed Field House will be located adjacent to the skating rink, and the uses which the Committee envisions for it.
The Committee has not yet determined to what extent funds can be raised by private subscription. In view of the high cost of construction prevailing at the present time and the desirability of getting the best re- sults for the Town, the Committee decided to recommend that no action be taken on the Field House at the 1948 Annual Meeting.
The Committee recommends however that it be continued with author- ity to complete the plans and specifications and to report, to the Town at the 1949 Annual Meeting or at an earlier special meeting if it appears desirable to do so.
Respectfully submitted, STANDISH BRADFORD ELMER H. SMITH RAY M. SANFORD
PHILIP C. HOPKINS RALSTON F. PICKERING HAROLD A. DALEY
SAMUEL J. TYACK
FINLAY D. MACDONALD FREDERIC WINTHROP, JR.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
To the Citizens of the Town of Hamilton :
Your trustees are pleased to report a substantial overall increase in the number of townspeople availing themselves of our library-in particu- lar the 122 new borrowers. It is significant where future library plan- ning is concerned, that gains are entirely on the side of the "branch," so called, at South Hamilton, which the circulation ratio favors by three to one, and where the subscriber increase was almost 20% in 1947. The librarian will make her book distribution plans accordingly.
The marked growth of the South Hamilton branch again points up the need for better, unified, and centrally located library facilities. A visit to the present inadequate quarters, actually bursting with books, will bring the need forcibly to mind. Again, hopefully, we submit the problem for the consideration of the townspeople.
In the year ahead, we plan to keep the citizens informed of new books by publication of the lists, and in this way we hope to receive in- creased suggestions to assist in purchasing, or on any other pertinent subject. Kindly address such communications to the trustees at Town Hall.
The trustees take this opportunity to express their thanks to the two splendid ladies who continued to serve the town so well as librarians, Mrs. Haraden and Mrs. Perley, whose interest in the development of our library far transcends the requirements of their positions.
Respectfully submitted, BEATRICE B. HOLMES SARAH H. TRUSSELL JOHN F. NEARY
THE LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
To the Trustees of the Public Library :
Herewith is presented the fifty-fifth annual report.
The circulation of books for 1947 was 13,539; at the Main Library 3,632, a loss of 951; at the Branch Library 9,907, a gain of 1,858. Gain of 907 over 1946.
Circulation of periodicals was 1,214; at the Main Library 773; at the Branch Library 441. Circulation of books and magazines was 14,753. The Main Library 4,405, the Branch Library 10,348.
New subscribers 122; at the Main Library 15; at the Branch Library 107.
Respectfully submitted,
LYDIA L. HARADEN, Librarian.
.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of the Town of Hamilton:
We submit a report of the activities of the Board of Health for the year 1947.
As has been customary in the past, bids were requested for the collec- tion of garbage and rubbish for the period of May 1, 1947 to April 30, 1948. The contract for the collection of rubbish was awarded to Welch & Lamson, Inc. for $2,184.00 and for the collection of garbage to Arthur Cook for $2,500.00, the lowest bidders in both instances.
We request your continued cooperation in keeping your garbage can covered and free from glass, tin cans and other foreign matter as it is used as feed for pigs.
Various complaints relative to health problems have been received and investigated, with proper action being taken where warranted.
The following communicable diseases were reported during the year : Dog Bite 1
German Measles 3
Mumps .
22
Whooping Cough 15
Typhoid Fever
1
Pneumonia, Lobar
1
Chicken Pox 6
The following report submitted by Dr. King shows the activity of the Dental Clinic during the year.
I hereby submit my report of the Dental Clinic for the year 1947: Children examined 185
X-Rays
31
Novocaine injections
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