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-General Laws,Chapter 46, Section 6.
Send postcard to Town Clerk asking for blanks upon which to make return. If left to hospital to make return, information may reach Town Clerk too late for publication in Town Report of birth year.
Some of the Many Reasons Why Births Should Be Recorded
To establish identity
To prove nationality
To prove legitimacy
To show when child has the right to enter school
To show when the child has the right to seek employment under the child labor law.
To establish the right of inheritance of property
To establish liability to military duty, as well as exemption therefrom To establish age and citizenship in order to vote
BIRTHS RECORDED IN NORWELL IN 1953
Date of Birth Date of
Name of Child
Name of Parents
Maiden Name of Mother
Place of Birth
Maiden Name of
Place of
JAN.
1
Diane Martha McNeil
Carlton E. McNeil and Edith M.
Nerger
Weymouth
1
Kathleen Clark
Lewis W. Clark and Sarah M.
Carroll
Weymouth
5 Wayne Alexander Nourse
Christopher F. Nourse, Jr., and Margaret E.
Oliver
Weymouth
7 Laura Ann Sinowski
Veto J. Sinowski and Ruth C.
Smallcombe
Weymouth
9
Abigail Ruth Kimbell
Arthur R. Kimbell and Mona
Jacob
Boston
14
Janet Lee Bradeen
Kenneth J. Bradeen and Beulah E.
Greene
Weymouth
15
Russell Clifford Magee
Floyd Thomas Magee and Virginia Litchfield
Hall
Brockton
29 Timothy Archibald Waters
Archibald E. Waters and Margaret Ann
Matova New Britain, Conn
FEB
1
Nancy Louise Bobrick
Walter J. Bobrick and Blanche Eleanora
Balandis
Quincy
2
Elisabeth Amy Armstrong
William B. Armstrong and Gunvor
Henriksen
Boston
7 Robert William Foulsham
Robert W. Foulsham and Claire Eleanor
Swift
Brockton
11
Sue Ann Jessop
Joseph H. Jessop and May I.
Card
Brockton
12
Clark Cummings Maglathlin
Chadwick
Quincy
13
John Vincent Neely, Jr.
Larson
Milton
14
Valerie Ann Davis
William R. Davis and Rita
Dorsi
Boston
17 Deborah Ann Shortall
West
Weymouth
20
Kathleen Rogers
Fitzgerald
Weymouth
25 Jo Anne McCarthy
William J. McCarthy and Marjorie G.
Brennan
Weymouth
27
Deborah Lee Brown
Charles Brown, Jr., and Evelyn Roberta
Remick
Brockton
27
Fred Kingsford Smith
Fred Smith and Madelyn H.
Johnson Plymouth
27 Katherine Hallaren
William D. Hallaren and Elizabeth
Wadsworth
Boston
28
Sandra Lee McNulty
Edward F. McNulty and Olga L.
Hoelscher
Boston
TIARCH
Robert Norman Maglathlin and Eleanor John Vincent Neely and Gail C.
Robert Shortall and Lyda R. George A. Rogers and Ruth L.
BIRTHS RECORDED IN NORWELL IN 1953
Date of Birth
Name of Child
Name of Parents
Mother Maiden Name of
Birth Place of
1
Edmund VanGaskin Anderson III
Edmund V. Anderson, Jr., and Elizabeth
Melcher
Boston
1
Charles Evans Scheller
Louis E. Scheller and Marion E.
Gould
13
Mary Crane Rathbun
Paul W. Rathbun and Ruth J.
Coughlin
Weymouth Boston
14
James Hamilton Pollock, Jr.
James H. Pollock and Patricia J.
Smith
Weymouth
APRIL
4
Thomas Benjamin McCarthy, Jr. David Raymond Henderson Mark Edward Whitcher
Thomas B. McCarthy and Marjorie Olive Raymond M. Henderson and Anne M. George H. Whitcher, Jr., and Martha A. John Caddell and Jane Thaddeus R. Cary, Jr., and Ruth E.
Castro
Weymouth
14
Susan Jane Cadell Margaret Virginia Cary
McDill Weymouth Boston
21
20 Timothy Lyndon Ephraim Pratt Dorelle Linda Rice
Lyndon E. Pratt and Anne R. Ellsworth E. Rice and Dorothy A.
Whittemore
23
Carl Eric Hager and Kathryn
McDermott
29
Christopher Alfred Hager William John Lavery
William F. Lavery and Doris A.
Bradeen
Weymouth Norwell Weymouth
MAY 13
Duquette
Boston
25
Cynthia Jean Hornsby Judith Ann Farrar
Lawrence
Weymouth
26
Lynda Diane Gunderway
Gunderway
Weymouth
27
Charles Henry Sherman Alden Shepard Tileston
Kline
Brockton Brockton
JUNE 5
Lambert
Weymouth
6
Graveline
Dowd
Weymouth Weymouth
7
7
Carl Eric Frederickson Mary Ellen Bell William Robert Joseph Maura Wiseman
Carl F. Frederickson and Marilyn F. Wilbur L. Bell and Florine L. Emanuel A .Joseph and Charlotte E. John T. Wiseman, Jr., and Marjorie Jean
Harvey
Quincy
Armstrong
Milton
7
Cochran
Weymouth
14
Ekstrom Newton
18
Gray
Leonard Hornsby and Therese Ellsworth L. Farrar and Madeline E. Albert H. Gunderway and Lucy O. Charles Ernest Sherman and Martha Platt Robert Cushing Tileston and Miriam
Falconer
27
12 12
Baby girl Brown (twin)
Linda Jeanne Brown (twin)
27
June Irene Sweener
30 John Thomas Collins, Jr.
Walter L. Brown and Margaret G. Walter L. Brown and Margaret G. Forest George Sweener and Irene John T. Collins and Alice B.
Swanson
Swanson
Henderson
Broccio
Weymouth Weymouth Norwell Boston
JULY
1
Karen Anne Tolman
Thomas J. Tolman and Shirley A.
Hunt
Boston
6
Elizabeth Harrison Andrews
Jones
Boston
7
Judith Ellen Cochrane
Cook
Quincy
14 Timothy Douglas Cotton
Robinson Quincy
19
Kathleen Laura Burns
Ralph Wendall Burns and Laura Alberta
Smith
Brockton
21
Paul Wayne Rosebach
Frederick Rosebach and Geraldine
Babino
Brockton
AUG.
3
Steven George Murray
William H. Murray, Jr., and Kathleen Lillian Albert L. Schultz and Barbara A.
Richards
Weymouth
5 Janine Andrews
John Andrews and Shirley H.
Williamson
Weymouth
9
David Charles McSweeney
Charles E. McSweeney and June E. Richard W. Davis and Alice
Wadsworth
Boston Weymouth
18
Phoebe Marshall Barron
Woodbridge
Quincy
18 John William Griffiths
Miller
Waltham
20
Pamela Ann Daneau
Jackman
Chelsea
23
Arlene Marie Knudsen
Andreasen
Quincy
SEPT. 1 Elizabeth Ann LeCain Brian Dennis Crowley
Dunham
Brockton
2
Christine Ellen Davis (twin)
Peavey
Quincy
5 Joanne Davis (twin)
Peavey
Quincy
24 Richie Sue Allen
Osborne
Weymouth
26
Perry Joseph Wells
Michael E. Wells and Mary E.
Perry
Weymouth
OCT. 9
Kenneth Robert Zanetti
Richard Joseph Zanetti and Rita Adele
Aguzzoli Quincy
5
Albert Linwood Schultz, Jr.
Mortimer
17
Joseph Loring Davis
James F. Barron, Jr., and Mary Marshall William J. Griffiths, Jr., and Beatrice Louise Elphege Arthur Daneau and Gertrude Hilda Frank Norman Knudsen and Phyllis Marie
Parlin
Quincy
George Robert LeCain and Lillian Ernest D. J. Crowley and Ethel V. John Edward Davis and Dorothy Martha John Edward Davis and Dorothy Martha Richard S. Allen and Miriam D.
Sheeley
Weymouth
5
John E. Andrews and Ruth M. William Henry Cochrane and Janet Natalie Lloyd Philip Cotton and Corinne Ethel
BIRTHS RECORDED IN NORWELL IN 1953
Birth Date of
Name of Child
Name of Parents
Mother Maiden Name of
Birth Place of
17
Sandra Geraldine Doherty
John C. Doherty and Geraldine C.
Bowes
Weymouth
20
John Francis Malaney, Jr.
John F. Malaney and Norma F.
Petersen
Weymouth
23
Larraine Alice Hardwick
Stafford E. Hardwick and Gladys M.
Sturrock
Chelsea
26
Robert Leo Tingle
William Tingle, Jr., and Joyce Elaine
Dragon
Weymouth
26
Susan Drew Szwed
Stanley J. Szwed and Elizabeth
Chaffin
Weymouth
30
Laura Lee Baragwanath
William C. Baragwanath, Jr., and Corinne M.
Syple
Weymouth
31
James Alvah Emerson
Homer Stanley Emerson and Mary R.
Tuttle
Weymouth
31
David Alan Cugnasca
Richard E. Cugnasca and Alyce E.
Joseph
Weymouth
NOV.
Janice Lorraine Duty
Scott Duty, Jr., and Lorraine Dorothy
Long
Chelsea
57
John Thomas Gookin
Roger B. Gookin and Barbara R.
Clayton
Weymouth
8
Susan Patricia Devine
Richard Francis Devine and Barbara Elaine
Browne
Chelsea
9
Robert Joseph Curran
Thomas F. Curran, Jr., and Margaret Jean
Grimes
Milton
DEC.
7
Jane Winsor
Malcolm Campbell Winsor and Alta Louise
Pratt
Milton
26
Harold Eaton Joseph
George E. Joseph and Nancy C.
Carle
Weymouth
28
Deborah Ann Wessman
Ernest O. Wessman, Jr., and Marilyn E.
Tuttle
Weymouth
28
Jill Susan Woodward
Stanley Arthur Woodward and June R.
Foster
Brockton
CORRECTION OF BIRTHS RECORDED IN NORWELL
1933
MAY 50
Teresa Jane Dowd
Fred J. Dowd and Helen C.
Turner
Norwell
DELAYED RETURNS OF BIRTHS
Date of Birth Name of Child
Name of Parents
Mother
Place of Birth
1948 DEC. 12 George Edward Goveia
Joseph Francis Goveia and Dorothy Frances
Brewster - Quincy
1952 ост. 20 Norma Ann Withers
Robert Gordon Withers and Norma Ann
Cummings
Chelsea
NOV.
26 Patricia Stetson Dyer
Francis L. Dyer and Mary T.
Hallaren
Boston
DEC. 14 17 28
David Reekie Roger William Dangora, Jr. Robert Brian Dean
George F. Reekie and Doris J.
May
Boston
Roger W. Dangora and Edna F.
Dugmore
Boston
Vinal Alvin Dean and Virginia E.
Corbett
Weymouth
DEATHS RECORDED IN NORWELL IN 1953
Date of Death 1953
Age YMD
Cause of Death
Place of Death
Place of Burial
JAN. 5 Edward R. Cruise
.
66 7 27 Heart disease, presumably coronary Norwell sclerosis
Wildwood, Wilmington
20 Ralph Stetson 26 Fred H. Wilson
55 11 21 Myocardial degeneration 79 5 19 Heart disease, presumably sclerosis. Sudden death.
Norwell
Hanover Center, Hanover
arterio Norwell Washington St., Norwell
Maiden Name of
DEATHS RECORDED IN NORWELL IN 1953
Date of Death 1953
Age YMD
Cause of Death
Place of Death
Place of Burial
FEB.
16 John Player Crosby
72
Coronary sclerosis hemiplegia left
27 Bertha Chute
79 5 4 Generalized arterio sclerosis
Norwell Forest Hills, Boston Norwell Mt. Pleasant St., Rockland
MAR.
8 Jennie L. Emerson
73
Coronary occlusion
Norwell
Newton
21 William W. Leonard
44 11 22 Carcinoma of lung
Norwell Washington St., Norwell
APR.
22 Mabel Russell Rowell
82
5 11 Rheumatic carditis
Norwell Washington St., Norwell
22
Norma Withers
29
22 Infectious hepatitis
Chelsea Washington St., Norwell
27 Mabel W. Ross
82
2 16 Broncho pneumonia, senility. Recent Boston fracture of left femur
First Parish, Norwell
MAY
9 Mary White (Darling)
77 6 7 Cerebral hemorrhage, Generalized arterio-sclerosis
Pembroke Forest Hills, Boston
9 John Cochran
59
Broncho pneumonia, post-operative state
Boston Cedar Grove, Boston
JUNE 10 Minot Franklin Williamson 79 5 22 Coronary sclerosis, heart disease, sudden death
12 Baby girl Brown (twin)
16 William Michael Hayes
5 hrs. Premature 72 8 21 Hypertensive heart disease
20 Charles Marshall Scudder
85 3 4 Bronchial pneumonia, Arterio scler- Pembroke otic cardio vascular disease
Norwell Washington St., Norwell
Weymouth Mt. Wollaston, Quincy Norwell Milton, Milton
Mt. Auburn, Cambridge
JULY 9 Elizabeth Lee Field 84 9 14 Acute coronary thrombosis. Arterio Norwell sclerotic coronary artery disease
Melrose, Brockton
15 Annie Collier Budkin Wilson 79 11 17 Arterio sclerotic heart disease Norwell
15 Alma Charlotte Johnson 54 4 22 Coronary insufficiency. Cardia de- compensation
Quincy
Mt. Hope, Boston Washington St., Norwell
15 Sarah Anna Farrar 81
9 19 General carcinomatosis. Primary left Norwell breast
Washington St., Norwell
31 Grace Baker Weymouth 81 4 26 Carcinoma of colon
Norwell Milton, Milton
Washington St., Norwell
AUG. 13 Michael F. Mahoney 55 Coronary occlusion
Norwell Milton, Milton
SEPT. 2 Charles Morton Smith
77 6 4 Coronary thrombosis
29 Mary zilda Webb
65
3 Auto accident
Weymouth S. Dennisport, Dennis Timberlea, N. S. First Parish, Nor.
NOV.
8 Robert John Coulter 54 10 16 Chronic valvular heart disease. Car- Norwell dia decomposition 64 5 30 Cerebral vascular accident. Myocar: Weymouth ditis
Washington St., Norwell
19 Mabel G. Coleman
First Parish, Norwell
25 Edith Winifred Turner 81 5 21 Coronary sclerosis
26 Isobella Barbara Blackhall
96 10 28 Broncho Pneumonia, Arteriosclero- sis, Pernicious Anemia
Norwell First Parish, Norwell Weymouth Mt. Auburn, Cambridge
DEC.
26 Nettie Quinn Parlin 54 Fractured skull by auto accident as Norwell a pedestrian
Blue Hills, Braintree
27 Raymond Henry Wallace 49 1 20 Concussion of brain due to accidental Norwell fall
First Parish, Norwell
31 Emma Sperlich Schreiber 75 5 27 Cerebral hemorrhage. Chronic hyper- Quincy tensive cardio vascular disease
BROUGHT INTO TOWN FOR BURIAL
Date of Death 1953
Cause of Death
Cemetery Where Buried
JAN. 11 (Infant) Figuerido Alfred A. Bates
17
21 Herbert F. Young
Premature Coronary Thrombosis, arterio scler- otic Arteriosclerotic heart disease
First Parish, Norwell Washington St., Norwell
Washington St., Norwell
MAR. 10 Richard Patrick Casey
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Washington St., Norwell
20
Premature Acute Coronary Occlusion, Angina pectoris
First Parish, Norwell Washington St., Norwell
OCT. 16 Mary B. Osborne 31 Edward W. Joyce
Coronary Heart Disease Coronary Sclerosis
Washington St., Norwell Washington St., Norwell
NOV. 1 Henry G. Burnside
2 . Carlton E. Richardson 2 Ina C. Binney
Acute thrombotic condition with
acute myocardial infarction Gastric Hemorrhage Unknown
Washington St., Norwell
Stockbridge Yard
Washington St., Norwell
Age YMD
SEP. 5 (Infant) Hertzberg Alexander C. Brewster
20 Ruth B. Fowle Number of Marriages-33 Current and Delayed
Arterio sclerotic heart disease First Parish, Norwell
Number of Births-91
Number of Deaths-31
NELLIE L. SPARRELL Town Clerk.
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ONE-HUNDRED-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Selectmen of Norwell,
The work of the Board of Health during 1953 followed the usual trend. The Board inspected 140 cesspools; condemned two houses; inves- tigated numerous complaints of health nuisances and assumed responsibil- ity for the Town Dump.
There are definite regulations for sewerage disposal which were adopted by the Board on June 14, 1952. Specifications are obtainable from the Town Clerk at the Town Hall, and it is suggested that a copy be obtained before new construction is begun to avoid possible costly re- arrangement of plumbing facilities.
The following cases of communicable diseases have been reported:
Posterior poliomyelitis 1
Chicken pox 60
German measles 2
Mumps 6
There are still many parents who do not follow the state regulations relative to reporting diseases dangerous to the public health. Just a post card addressed to Board of Health, Norwell, with "John Smith, 6 yrs., Oak St., Measles" on the reverse side is sufficient. Your child must be excluded from school in event of an epidemic if no record exists of his having had the disease.
The following animal bites were reported:
Dog bites
26
Cat bites
2
Squirrel bites 1
The following licenses were issued after careful inspection of prem- ises and equipment:
Milk in stores or eating places 7
3
Pasteurization plant
Day camps 1
Sale of margarine
3
Garbage collection
5
Tourist camps
3
Trailer parks
1
Complaints of any nature relative to health conditions must be made in writing over the signature of the complainant, otherwise no action will be taken.
A public hearing was held by the Board of Health concerning the construction of a trailer camp. One citizen attended.
The water in the school well and town spring were tested and found free of contamination at the time of the test.
Vehicle milk
1
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The Board paid partial hospital expenses for two premature infants. See General Laws, Chapter 601, Sections 67A, B and C.
The much-discussed Union Health Bill, mentioned in last year's report has been amended and the founding of regional health districts is no longer mandatory.
With the growth of the town, the needs of citizens increase and con- sequently duties of the Board of Health continue to increase.
This year an article concerning rubbish and garbage is in the Town Warrant. The Board of Health approves of this measure, if the towns- people care to assume the cost.
REPORT ON THE TOWN DUMP
The Board of Health of the Town of Norwell assumed the mainte- nance of the town dump as of July 20, 1953. At this time, with the dump in extremely poor condition, the question of a new location was consid- ered. Mr. Herbert A. Lincoln presented the Board with a survey of the land owned by the town in this area which showed a dumping area 1200 feet wider and 600 feet deeper than currently was in use. In view of this extensive space it was obviously impractical to change the site.
The Board met with the Selectmen and Highway Surveyor; it was deemed advisable to re-gravel and construct a dumping ramp which was done after being advertised for bids.
Upon completion of this work, Mr. Albert Gunderway was hired for two days each week, Saturday and Sunday, as supervisor. A notice was published asking the cooperation of the townspeople. It has been grati- fying that the majority of citizens have assumed considerable personal responsibility in keeping the dump in reasonably sanitary condition.
In 1952 there were 24 fires at the dump. Since the Board assumed care and these major changes have been put into effect, there have been only 4 fires.
At this time it seems reasonable to presume that the present site will be adequate for several years.
Respectfully submitted,
Norwell Board of Health
RICHARD E. CUGNASCA, Chm. DANIEL R. CURRIE RUTH TOWNE RANKIN
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ONE-HUNDRED-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
NORWELL ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
December, 1953
The Norwell Zoning Board of Appeals has considered and taken action on twelve petitions submitted during the year, as follows:
1. April 1 - Wilton G. Webber, for permission to extend an attached one-car garage into a two-car garage at his dwelling on Jefferson Avenue, Washington Park. Petition denied.
2. April 1 - Percy G. Hanson, for permission to erect dwellings on each of four lots having insufficient area on an extension of Stanley Road. Petition denied.
3. April 2 - Margaret L. Marsh, for permission to erect an addition to her store on Washington Street, having insufficient setback from the way line. Petition granted.
4. April 2 - Edmund H. Bond, for permission to erect an additional building at the Meadowcroft Day Camp on Bowker Street, in a resi- dential area. Petition withdrawn.
5. April 23 - Kenneth J. Bradeen, for permission to erect an addition to his dwelling on School Street, having insufficient setback from the way line. Petition granted.
6. April 23 - Henry E. Vacha, for permission to erect a dwelling on Doris Avenue, Jacobs Lake Shores, having insufficient side line set- back. Petition denied.
7. May 21 - Harold T. Ramsay, for permission to erect dwellings on each of two lots on Grove Street, having insufficient area. Petition granted.
8. June 16 - Franklin E. Warren, for permission to erect an attached one-car garage and breezeway to his dwelling on Grove Street, having insufficient side line setback. Petition denied.
9. July 20 - Lloyd P. Cotton, for permission to erect an addition to his dwelling on Doris Avenue, Jacobs Lake Shores, having insufficient side line setback. Petition granted.
10. July 20 - Henry C. Hines, for permission to rebuild a dance pavillion at Ridge Hill Grove, High Street, in a residential area. Permission granted.
11. July 20 - Andrew G. Gordon, for permission to utilize a building on Main Street, as an insurance office, in a residential area. Petition denied.
12. Oct. 8 - Christus A. Murphy, for permission to erect an addition to -
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his dwelling on Oak Street, having insufficient back line setback. Petition granted.
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST H. KNIGHT, Chairman SANBORN VINCENT, Secretary ALDEN WELLS, Alternate JAMES P. McELWEE, Alternate
REPORT OF NORWELL CIVIL DEFENSE
To the Selectmen of Norwell
Gentlemen:
We are glad to be able to report that for another year the activities of the Norwell Civil Defense Unit have been devoted to constructive ends, rather than to defensive measures against enemy attack or other catas- trophies.
On April 13th, in conjunction with the Red Cross, we were again hosts to the Bloodmobile. We are credited with a donation of 159 pints of much needed blood - a good record, but not as good as the previous year.
On June 17th and 18th, members of our unit assisted the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association in conducting a Blood-Typing Program which, under the able leadership of Mrs. James F. Barron and her committee, was a great success.
Our expenditures were again mainly devoted to the maintenance of our Headquarters, with the exception of a major expenditure of $605.00 for the purchase of a two-way mobile radio for the car of our Police Chief, Lloyd Henderson. This radio, as are those purchased in past years for the Fire Department, are essential to the cause of Public Safety - a re- sponsibility most capably borne by our Fire and Police Departments.
The coming year will be devoted to the continual maintenance of a sound and well-organized skeleton organization which can be quickly aug- mented if need arises. Our great need is more help - particularly as wardens, which are needed mainly in the west end of town. Our Deputy Director for Wardens, Ralph Coleman, would greatly appreciate volun- teers for help in this department. The job calls for the responsibility for a small group of eight or ten houses in case of trouble.
A visit from the Red Cross Bloodmobile is planned for sometime in May and it is hoped that a record number of donors will come forward, so that our Blood Banks, both civil and military, will be well stocked for any emergency. Please sign up, and make every effort to keep all appoint- ments on time!
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ONE-HUNDRED-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
We shall continue to strive to maintain a skeleton Civil Defense Unit, without being unnecessarily alarmist, so that we stand ready to meet any emergency or disaster which might befall the citizens of Norwell. The need for help in doing this job is still great, and volunteers are urged to come to our Headquarters in the basement of the Elementary School on any Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. We must not forget that the Worces- ter disaster of last June proved the value of a good Civil Defense Unit!
Respectfully submitted,
W. CLARKE ATWATER, Director
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
I wish to thank all citizens of the town, the Board of Selectmen, the Advisory Board, and the members of the Police Department for their splendid support given me during the year of 1953. I have enjoyed my work and the many fine people with whom I have come in contact.
I also want to thank the Civilian Defense, who made it possible for me to have the use of a two-way radio, which they had installed in my car. It has proved very useful to the Department in connection with Deputy Chief Molla and Officer Cavanagh, whose radios are personally owned.
This year I am asking an increase in our budget so that the Town may be more adequately protected.
During the past year we have had many problems such as speeding violations, juvenile misdemeanors, congested traffic in Norwell Center, as well as other parts of the Town. The Town's population has greatly increased and also there has been a large increase in activities in our schools and public halls, all of which require police officers.
Starting January 1, the new point system, promoted by the Registry, will require more work.
I want the citizens of the Town to know that all the Police Officers have been helpful and cooperative, and several of them have given their time to attend and graduate from the Plymouth County Police Training School and intend to take another course this year.
In closing, I wish to thank Deputy Chief Molla for his help and for taking over when I have been out of town.
Report of Work During 1953
Patrol on Town roads 523 hours
Summons served 57
Complaints of Juvenile Misdemeanors 22
Accidents 13
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TOWN OF NORWELL
St. Helen's Church
33
Fires
34
Complaints, disturbances
9
Breaking and Entering
4
Assisting Registry Inspector
5
Convictions in Court
8
Complaints, Blue Law Violations
2
Complaints, bad checks passed
2
Search for missing persons
2
Faulty equipment cards
77
Revolver permits
18
All Town Meetings and Town Forum
Two Delinquencies Investigated by Matron
Vacant houses checked
16
LLOYD B. HENDERSON,
Chief of Police
REPORT OF THE VETERANS' AGENT
The administration of Veterans' Benefits in town government pro- vides the opportunity for immediate attention to the emergency needs of qualified veterans and their dependents, pending provision for more permanent assistance if required from the Veterans Administration of the National Government.
Benefits are provided under State law and regulations of the Com- missioner of Veterans Services; payments are subject to approval of this state agency, and when so approved are reimbursed to the town to the amount of 50% of the expenditure.
Thus, from the appropriation of $3,000 by the town, $1,437.18 was expended, of which amount approximately 50% will be reimbursed.
During the year benefits on a temporary basis have been paid to three veterans of World War II, and benefits on a more permanent basis to the eligible dependent of a Veteran of World War I.
We have been glad to assist veterans eligible to receive the Korean Bonus by supplying necessary forms and certification, as well as friendly advice and assistance on many matters of concern to veterans and their families.
THOMAS T. BARSTOW, Veterans' Agent
THOMAS S. CANN, Ass't. Veterans' Agent
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ONE-HUNDRED-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE NORWELL FIRE DEPARTMENT
December 10, 1953
Gentlemen: Re: Annual Report
During the past year, the Fire Department responded to 63 calls of fire or other emergency as follows:
Buildings including heating systems
19
Mutual Aid Calls
2
Grass and brush fires
22
Town Dump fires Automobiles
9
5
Resuscitator Calls
3
Rescue dog from well
1
Search party for lost person
1
False Alarm 1
63
Not included in the above figures is our assistance to the City of Worcester following the June 9th tornado in which we sent to that City a crew of 4 to 6 men for three consecutive nights to stand by with emer- gency equipment.
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