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June 19 Married in Norwell, Lowell Scott MacLean of Norwell and Catherine Moore Maybury of Norwell by Herman H. Geertz, Clergyman.
June 24 Married in Hanover, Mass., David Bent Barker of Taunton and Jane Ellen Ford of Norwell by Rev. Robert L. Jones, Rector.
July 1 Married in Quincy, Mass., Louis A. Smith of Weymouth and Edna M. Smith of Norwell by Bedros Baharian, Minister.
July 1 Married in Scituate, Mass., Charles F. Maynard of Stoughton and Lillian M. Murphy of Norwell by Norbert H. McInnes, Priest.
July 15 Married in Norwell, Mass., Richard Warren Davis of Nor- well and Alice Wadsworth of Norwell, by Herman H. Geertz, Clergyman.
July 22 Married in Marshfield, Mass., Andrew George Gordon of Norwell and Nancy Alison Atwood of Scituate by Kenneth B. Wyatt, Minister of the Gospel.
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Aug. 5 Married in Norwell, Mass., Warren Shanks Mallery of Brock- ton and Arlene Ceceil Butler of Norwell by Kenneth A. Bowen, Clergyman.
Aug. 12 Married in Hanover. Richard Sayward Allen of Norwell, Mass .. and Miriam D. Osborne of Norwell by Benjamin Lockhart, Minister of the Gospel.
Aug. 19 Married in Boston, Mass., Natale A. Molla of Norwell, Mass., and Margaret H. Smith of Norwell by Robert Morgan Shaw, Clergyman.
Aug. 25 Married in Norwell, Mass., Thomas Joseph Snow of Lake- wood. Ohio and Joan French Leonard of Norwell by Charles C. Wilson, Clergyman.
Aug. 26 Married in Somerville, Mass., Robert J. Gaddis of Norwell, Mass .. and Gertrude L. Coombs of Brooklyn, N. Y. by Stephen C. Lang, Minister of the Gospel.
Aug. 27 Married in Stoughton, Mass., John Caddell of Stoughton, Mass .. and Jane E. Ekstrom of Norwell by Matt Mees, Minister of the Gospel.
Sept. 2 Married in Norwell. Mass .. John Donald McPherson of Scituate, Mass., and Constance Ruth Bailey of Norwell by Arthur Simmons, Minister of the Gospel.
Sept. 10 Married in Milton, Mass., John Vincent Neely of Milton, Mass .. and Gail Charlotte Larson of Norwell by Patrick J. Flaherty, Priest.
Sept. 22 Married in Norwell, Mass., Samuel Smith Dasham of New Preston. Conn. and Margaret Stuart Dunbar of Norwell by Merrill C. Ward. Minister.
Sept. 24 Married in Rockland, Mass., John Edward Hines of Rock- land, Mass., and Dorothy L. Shortall of Norwell by John J. Downey, Priest.
Oct. 12 Married in Norwell, Mass., Raymond W. Sinkiewicz of Brock- ton. Mass .. and Eleanor M. Woods of Norwell by Herman H. Geertz, Clergyman.
Oct. 19 Married in Quincy. Mass., Wendall H. Prouty of Norwell, Mass., and Sylvia J. Tatum of Quincy by Horace O. Tatum, Minister of the Gospel.
Oct. 21 Married in Taunton, Mass., John Green Liddell of Norwell, Mass .. and Corinne Elizabeth Till of Boston by James Holland Beal, Priest.
Nov. 19 Married in Abington, Mass., Ralph W. Burns of Norwell, Mass., and Laura A. Smith of Abington by Harvey L. Carnes, Minister of the Gospel.
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Dec. 9 Married in Rockland, Mass., Howard Clifford Denver of Rock- land and Harriet Elizabeth Turner of Norwell by W. Lloyd Williams, Clergyman.
Dec. 16 Married in Norwell, Mass., Fredyum Hendrickson of Keene, N. H. and Edith S. Roubound of Milton by Donald G. Lothrop, Clergyman.
Dec. 21 Married in Quincy, Mass., Jacob E. Bedell of Thomaston, Maine and Amanda E. Kataja of Norwell by Hugo M. Hillia, Clergyman.
Dec. 30 Married in Canton, Mass., Robert J. Richardson of Colling- dale, Pa. and Gladys E. Childs of Norwell by Richard H. Warren, Minister of the Gospel.
Parents Be Sure to Record the Birth of Your Child With Given Name in Full
READ THE LAW
"Parents, within forty days after the birth of a child, and every householder within forty days after a birth in his house, shall cause notice thereof to be given to the clerk of the town where such child is born .***** "-General Laws, Chap. 46, Sec. 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 to property
To establish liability to military duty, as well as exemption therefrom
To establish age and citizenship in order to vote
To qualify to hold title to, and to buy or sell real estate
To prove the age at which the marriage contract may be entered into To prove age to determine validity of a contract entered into by an alleged minor
To prove age for Old Age Assistance
To prove age so as to have the right to take Civil Service Examina- tions
Your Co-operation to the End That All Births May Be Properly Recorded Will Be Greatly Appreciated
BIRTHS RECORDED IN NORWELL DURING THE YEAR 1950
Place
Date
Name of Child
Name of Parents
Maiden Name of Mother
of Birth
JAN.
19
Sandra Joyce Mozinski
Bernard L. Mozinski and Ruth
Nunes
Boston
FEB.
t-
Evelyn Mary Paradise
Alphonse J. Paradise and Elsie V.
Pineo
Weymouth
14
Kathy Ellen Young
Harold A. Young and Elizabeth A.
Hansen
Weymouth
18
Roger Reekie
George F. Reekie and Doris J.
May
Boston
23
Consetta Jean Feneck
Joseph M. Feneck Jr. and Alice L.
Bates
Brockton
28
Karen Goodwin Leavitt
John H. Leavitt Jr. and Katherine J.
Harrell
Plymouth
MAR.
22
Jerilyn Margaret Hansen Robert Austin Wurzburg
Raymond A. Hansen and Pauline M. Edwin G. Wurzburg Jr. and Grace C.
Gibson
Weymouth
30
Martin
Weymouth
APR.
2
Charlene Denise Lovell
Theodore G. Lovell and Natalie
Wilder
Weymouth
25
Catherine Lee MacDonald David Lincoln Titus
Robert D. MacDonald and Edith E. Lincoln H. Titus and Ruth E.
Noreen
Weymouth
MAY
7
Karen Kay Dennison
Harrington
Weymouth
23
Karl Arthur Whitcher Carla Lee Giogetti
Whitcomb
Cohasset
JUNE
11
Paul Edward Paradise Jr. Mary Josephine Cary
Paul Edward Paradise and Regina Thaddeus Ray Cary and Ruth E. Melvin Hines and Louise Paul Griffin and Dorothea E.
Maguire
Weymouth
14
McDill
Brockton
22
DesJardins
Weymouth
22
Stephen James Hines Dorothea Diane Griffin
Cummings
Weymouth
JULY
4
24
Stuart Griffin Paul Clifford Link
Mark D. Griffin and Brenda Frank E. Link and Myrtle D.
Holmquist Hatch
Quincy
Weymouth
Sealund
Weymouth
29
Theodore L. Dennison and Meredith V. George H. Whitcher Jr. and Martha A. Carlo Giorgetti and Sarah A.
Castro
Weymouth
26
AUG. 1
3
Bradford Harden Keene Katherine Roth Rabin Michele Anne Fair
Ellsworth G. Keene and Elizabeth Kenneth M. Rabin and Margaret J. Fred Warren Fair and Rosemarie Earl H. Merrifield and Jean M. Kenneth W. Childs and Gladys E. Kenneth L. Edson and Pauline D. Walter S. Jordan Jr. and Barbara A. George H. Repass and Marguerite M.
Merritt
Spalding Feneck
McClanahan
Gilmore
8
9
26
28
David Loren Merrifield Stepen William Childs Dale Christine Edson Paul Sanford Jordan Wendy Repass
Hey Quincy Bremner Plymouth Weymouth
SEPT. 1
14 14
George Edward Farrar Joyce Ellen Fredrickson Arthur Willis Kimbell
Lloyd R. Farrar and Martha L. Herbert N. Fredrickson and Louise Arthur R. Kimbell and Mona
Stephen Thomas and Lois V. H. Winsor Nickerson Jr. and Helvie
Honkalehto
Winchester
OCT. 16
Linda Jeanne Carr Suzanne Bosteels
McKay
Weymouth
30
Jean Meredith Likely
Harper
Weymouth
NOV. 7
Stephen Michael Miller
Spencer A. Miller and Patricia A.
Flynn
Weymouth
11
Benjamin Pierce Fuller
Timothy Fuller and Martha J.
Thomas
Milton
14
Anita Felicie Piro
Antonio Piro and Elsabee E.
Sturrock
Weymouth
27
Rosina Hight
Wendall P. Hight and Elizabeth J.
Creed
Weymouth
DEC.
Pamela Dean
Vinal A. Dean and Virginia E.
Corbett
Weymouth
13
John William MacDonald
Paul B. MacDonald & Elizabeth J.
White
Somerville
26
Daniel Brian Riley
Paul Bryan Riley and Frances
Foley
Quincy
28
Holly Elizabeth Merritt
Raymond F. Merritt and Ruth
Landholm
Weymouth
28
Thomas Stetson King
James Thomas King and Sylvia Holmes
Dyer
Weymouth
LATE RETURN, 1949
JULY 9
Donald Joseph Yetman
William Joseph Yetman and Frances Helen Shea
McMorrow
Weymouth
Parker
Weymouth
Jacobs
Boston
21 Elizabeth Rose Hallaren
William David Hallaren and Elizabeth
Wadsworth
Boston
26
Stephen Thomas Jr.
Crymble
Weymouth
26
Elizabeth Nickerson
Robert E. Carr and Mildred M. Leo O. Bosteels and Ethel E. Charles D. Likely and Dorothy A.
Pallamary
Weymouth
24
Kent
Weymouth Weymouth Brockton Plymouth Weymouth
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DEATHS REGISTERED IN NORWELL DURING THE YEAR 1950
Date of Deatlı
Name
Y
Age M D
Cause of Death
Place of Death
Cemetery
JAN.
4
Bouthillda Johanson
92 10 14
Chronic Nephritis Cerebral Hemorrhage
Norwell Rockland
Newton, Newton Pinehurst, Norwell
13
Sarah Ann Maynard
97
8
8
FEB.
26
Wesley Alden Packard
51
7 19
Heart Disease, Sudden Death
Norwell
Mt. Pleasant, Bridgewater
MAR.
22
Albert Schlindler
90
0 28
Sclerosis of Coronary Arteries
Norwell
St. Joseph's, Boston
APR.
6
Dora Runion Covert
77
9 30
Acute Cardiac Dilation Arterio Sclerotic Heart Disease
Norwell
Ossion, N. Y.
17
Grace Walker ( Ames) Wood
69
5 19
21
Arthur James Turner
78
8 24
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Norwell
Washington St., Norwell
MAY
5
Margaret McDermott
76
8 0
Gangrene of left leg
Norwell
Hingham
5
John D. R. Woodworth
74
8
5
Ventricular Fibrillation
Boston
Arlington National, Fort Myers, Va.
20
Charles Stanley Heath
48
3 22
Norwell
Evergreen, Stoughton Coweeset, Brockton
JUNE
5
Joseph Tolman
79 11 26
Cardio Renal Disease Cerebral Hemorrhage
Norwell Quincy
Maplewood, Rockland Mt. Wollaston, Quincy
9
Caroline T. Wilmore ( Deans)
75
JULY
2
Matthew Cushwa Walsh
78
7 23
Cerebral Hemorrhage Acute Pancreatitis
Norwell
Pinehurst, Norwell
11
Melvin Burnside
29
2 19
12
James Forrest Walker
39
1 9
Suicide by Carbon Monoxide Inhalation
Norwell
Washington St., Norwell Forest Hills, Boston
AUG.
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Norwell
Calvary, Brockton
18
9 Thomas Joseph McDermott
74
William Wallace Farrar 84 6 Arterio Sclerotic Heart Disease
Scituate
Washington St., Norwell
12
Francis B. Mayo
78 11
3
Cardio Renal Disease Carcinoma of stomach
Norwell
Boston
Norwell
Union, Holbrook
SEPT. 3 Mary F. Gillis (Flanagan) 26 Emanuel P. Joseph
63
87 10
8
ост. 10 17
Ella W. (Pratt) White 73 0 Susan Louise Carter (Rounds ) 75 3 1 23
Coronary Occlusion Carcinoma of Sigmoid Colon
Norwell Norwell
Washington St., Norwell South Middleboro
NOV. 25 Joseph Edward Reagan
13
1 12 Fracture of Skull by Auto Accident
Norwell
Washington St., Norwell
DEC. 2 7
Cleora Anna Marvin Virginia O. Heggie
74
34
9 12 Coronary Thrombosis Papillary Cystadeno, Carcinoma of Ovary .
Norwell
Boston
Forest Hills, Boston Mt. Hope, Boston
BROUGHT INTO TOWN FOR BURIAL DURING 1950
Date of Death Name
Age M D
Disease
Cemetery
JAN.
15
William Page McIntosh
62 10 13
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Pinehurst, Norwell
MAR. 18
George A. Poole
80
0
1
Cancer of prostate
20 Willard A. Westover
75
6 13
Coronary Occlusion
JUNE
11
Wilbur Hudlin
77
Myocardial Failure Washington Street, Norwell
JULY
20 Lucetta Abbie (Parker) Adler
73
4 23
OCT.
18 Jennie Henderson 75 29 Charles Frederick Cutler 66
7 14
Cancer of Stomach
0
1 Sudden Death, Coronary Occlusion
Number of Marriages - 32
Number of Births - 46
Quincy
Mt. Wollaston, Quincy
Hypertension, Cerebral Hemorrhage Cerebral Hemorrhage
Norwell
First Parish, Norwell
Washington Street, Norwell Washington Street, Norwell Number of Deaths - 25 NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Town Clerk.
Washington Street, Norwell Washington Street, Norwell
Coronary Occlusion
Pinehurst, Norwell
Y
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell:
Gentlemen:
During 1950 your Fire Department responded to 64 alarms as follows:
Buildings 8
Chimneys 9
Grass, woods 18
Oil Burner 4
Rubbish (Incl. Town Dump) 7 Misc. ( Auto, Suicide, Accidents, etc. ) 8 No need and false 10
We are grateful to report that the number of fires at the Town Dump have sharply decreased with a resulting saving to the Town of many dollars. We wish to congratulate the caretaker of the Town Dump for the care used in disposal of inflammable material.
The new 500 GPM pumper, authorized by the 1950 Town Meeting was delivered to Fire Co. No. 3 on November 4 and greatly adds to the efficiency of the Department. In accordance with the Revised By-Laws, bids for this piece of apparatus were advertised and specifications fur- nished upon request with response as follows:
Farrar Co., Woodville, Mass. $7,500.00
Robinson Boiler Works, Cambridge, Mass. 7,380.00
Gorham Fire Equipment Co., Boston, Mass. 9,475.00
Wood Engineering Service, Topsfield, Mass. 8,223.00
The contents of the above proposals did not conform with our speci- fications and were declared unsatisfactory by a majority of the Board of Fire Engineers. Revised bids were requested of the original concerns who requested our specifications and the following bids were received:
Darley Co., Chicago, Il1. $8,324.78 plus chassis
Farrar Co., Woodville, Mass. 7,490.00
Robinson Boiler Works, Cambridge, Mass. 7,450.00
Howe Fire Equipment, Anderson, Ind. 7,500.00 plus hose
Wood Engineering Service, Topsfield, Mass. 7,495.00
Hercules-Campbell Body Co., Cambridge, Mass. 6,926.71 plus hose
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After careful consideration and examination of the apparatus built by the various bidders, the bid of the Wood Engineering Service, Topsfield, Mass. was found in the best interest of the Town and a contract for the apparatus awarded to that concern.
In accordance with the Town By-Laws bids on 500 ft. of 11/2" hose were requested from three reputable concerns with the following returns:
Gorham Fire Equipment Co., Boston $0.87 per foot
American Fire Equipment Co., Boston .765 per foot
Farrar Co., Woodville, Mass. .785 per foot
The American Fire Equipment Co., was awarded the order for this hose.
The fire alarm relay system authorized at the 1950 Town Meeting has been 90% completed and the value of this installation has already been demonstrated in faster and more positive response to alarms. Re- quests for bids on this equipment were advertised and specifications furnished as required by the Town By-Laws with the following results:
J. J. Reddington Electric Service Co., Boston $6,347.00
This bid being in excess of the funds appropriated, it was rejected. The Engineers then requested proposals from the sole bidder and other recommended concerns who had performed similar construction for neighboring towns. A satisfactory bid was received as follows and a con- tract awarded:
Meserve Electric Co., Bridgewater, Mass. $2,508.39
This concern has completed all work under the contract prior to December 31, with the exception of one push button station, and one push button station not included in the original contract which will be installed as soon as a utility pole is moved. It is expected that a small balance can be returned to the Town from this account.
The Fire Department as a whole is in excellent condition with equip- ment in good shape and personnel at a satisfactory standard for normal . conditions. However, in view of the current civilian defense emergency the Fire Engineers feel that a number of items should be provided for the safety of the Town, either through the Civilian Defense Committee or by special appropriation by the Town. These items include radio commun- ication, generators to provide electric power for fire alarms and emer- gency lighting and heat at disaster centers, proper fire fighting clothing beyond present limited equipment, and portable pumps for use in wells
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and streams. This for the most part is equipment which would normally be requested during the next few years but which should be purchased at this time either by Civilian Defense or Fire Department.
The officers and members of the three fire companies are greatly to be commended for their cooperation and the efforts, work and money they have contributed to the benefit of the department. Of special note is the building of a rescue boat, and the laying of a new cement floor by Co. No. 3 without cost to the Town except for floor materials. Co. No. 2 is hard at work revising some of their equipment, and revamping the Model A Ford truck for rough forest fire work.
Due to the unavoidable changing of Chief Engineers and changes in the membership of this Board, it has not been possible to complete inspec- tions of all oil burning and bottled gas installations this year. This work is going on as rapidly as possible. A number of installations have been found faulty and a hazard to the safety of residents and have been revised, with a possible saving of life or property. If you do not have an oil burner or bottled gas permit for your property please get in touch with the Chief Engineer or the Clerk of the Board of Engineers. It may save you money, or effect your own safety.
There are now 923 houses in Norwell and more are being started each day. Because of this rapid development of the Town and because of the time which must be expended by members of this Board, and in par- ticular by the members making inspections, and for reason of prompt response to fire alarms, we call your attention to the suggestion made in 1949 that you should soon give thorough consideration to the appointment of a permanent fire chief and two or more full time firemen.
Respectfully submitted,
NORWELL BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS HAROLD T. RAMSAY, Chief Engineer ROBERT O. APTS RICHARD GAUDETTE HAROLD WILDER JOSEPH L. HALLETT, Clerk.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the Town of Norwell for the year 1950.
Quarantine of dogs having bitten persons:
Number of dogs quarantined 17
Number of calls 34
Investigation of Interstate shipment permits
Number of calls 1
Removal and taking to laboratory one skunk suspected of rabies.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD E. CUGNASCA, D. V. M. Inspector of Animals
REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell:
Gentlemen:
We have 114 customers using water at the present time. At the close of the year 1949 we had 89 customers. This is a customer increase of 28 per cent in the year of 1950.
About 50 per cent of the installations to private property are using Town water.
There have been three leaks in water mains. These were repaired by the contractor as per contract.
We spent more than the appropriated sum- due to the fact it was deemed advantageous, due to rising copper prices, to acquire a supply of copper tubing at a right price.
Estimated Bills Receivable for 1950 $2,600.00
Estimated increase of taxes to property
on water mains
3,000.00
$5,600.00
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Expenses, Interest on Loan Water Maintenance and Supplies
$3,000.00
479.54
2,200.00
Salaries
75.00
$5,754.54
The 1st Water Bond Note will become due in 1951
$5,000.00
Interest
3,000.00
Salaries
75.00
Estimated Expenses
2,200.00
$10,275.00
The Town has an investment of $135,000.00 in a Water System. To protect this investment it will be necessary in the near future, to have a part time employee to take over the duties of supervision, reading of meters, painting of hydrants, the putting in of winter stakes, the flushing of the system as the gates are checked, etc. This cost would be around $500.00 per year. We are setting this figure in our budget for 1951.
We suggest that the Selectmen locate a proper place for keeping supplies and equipment for the Water Department.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD H. BROOKS, Chairman EARLE F. ALLEN GEORGE F. CAVANAGH Board of Water Commissioners.
REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Dog Officer for the Town of Norwell for the year 1950.
20 Dogs returned to owners
15 Stray dogs (alive)
10 Dead Dogs
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT L. MOLLA, Dog Officer
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REPORT OF THE PLYMOUTH COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE
(Plymouth County Extension Service)
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
This Department, generally known as the Plymouth County Extension Service, is the county organization representing the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture and the University of Massachusetts in the field of educational programs. There are three departments having programs designed primarily for farm and rural people but are available to all the people of the county.
The Agricultural Department has formal programs with regular scheduled meetings for commodity groups including dairymen, poultry- men, cranberry growers, vegetable growers, fruit growers, and florists. Other programs are available for people interested in general livestock, forestry, home grounds improvement, home food production and market- ing. The Agricultural Department educational programs are conducted largely on County-wide or regional basis. The work is supplemented with demonstrations, farm visits, and newspaper and radio publicity.
The Home Economics Department promotes education in home man- agement and family economics, home furnishings and surroundings, food preservation and storage, food selection and preparation, clothing and textiles, family relationships and child development, recreation and com- munity life. This department is dependent upon Town Committees and local leaders to sponsor local groups and to assist with the teaching pro- gram.
The 4-H Club Department deals with youth between ages of 10 and 21 years. Project work for boys includes dairy, goats. sheep, pigs, poultry, gardens and handicraft. For 4-H girls, project work is offered in clothing, canning, child care, foods, home furnishings and crafts. Four-H Club work is also dependent upon Town Committees and local leaders for spon- soring 4-H clubs and for leading these clubs in their regular meetings and supervision of their project animals or crops.
Funds for County Aid to Agriculture are derived principally through the appropriation of the County Commissioners. Some Federal funds are also designated through the University of Massachusetts. Most Towns make a small appropriation which also is used for the general expendi- tures of the Plymouth County Extension Service. These town appropri- ations are an indication of the interest in the Extension Service programs and permits the town to have a Town Director. These Town Directors are unpaid volunteer leaders ånd serve as an Extension Service representative in their towns.
A Statistical Summary of achievements for the year 1950 is attached to this report.
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Statistical Summary of Achievements
Plymouth County Extension Service
November 1, 1949 -- October 31. 1950
Agri. Dept.
Home Dept.
4-H Club Dept.
Total
Farm or Home Visits
1,579
202
435
2,216
Telephone Calls
5,826
1,222
1,978
9,026
Office Calls
1,969
424
294
2,687
News Stories
210
82
35
327
Radio Talks
227
115
11
353
Bulletins Distributed
6,444
11,622
10,752
28,818
Individual Letters Written
3,283
384
1,154
4,821
Circular Letters Written
156
41
150
347
Copies Mailed
42,838
15,882
12,911
71,631
Number of Leaders
118
227
222
567
Meetings of Local Leaders or
Committeemen
52
57
21
130
Attendance
859
629
278
1,766
Demonstration Meetings
79
46
12
137
Attendance
4,340
1,293
312
5,945
Other Extension Meetings
62
109
218
389
Attendance
3,095
4,073
8,889
16,057
Meetings with Other Organizations Attendance
58
*250
*2,294
*2,602
12,310
1,250
21,046
34,606
Number of 4-H Clubs, 92
Number Club Members Enrolled in 4-H Clubs, 842.
*Includes meetings held by Local Leaders and 4-H Clubs.
Respectfully submitted,
J. T. BROWN, County Agent-Manager
WILLIAM JACOBS, Town Agent
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REPORT OF THE JAMES LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR 1950
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
The circulation of books, pocket editions of books, and magazines has held the same high level noted in last year's report. In round figures, 5,000 books, 2,500 pocket editions, and 1,500 magazines have been lent during the year. Books purchased or received through the generosity of regular and occasional donors have continually added to our collection of current literature. In addition to these acquisitions a large collection of titles was received as a gift from the library of Professor Irving H. Bailey. This year a number of children's books have been purchased as well as books of interest to those wishing to supplement their studies at school or at institutions for advanced education.
Again it has been possible to maintain, and this year to paint, the building because of the generosity of organizations and individuals. The North River Gardeners and the Couples Club of the First Parish continue to give their support in money, time, and effort. To Mr. Douglas Reilly especial thanks is due for his welcome financial contribution derived from his production of the musical Down In The Valley. The Committee deeply appreciates the work of all who contributed to the success of this per- formance,
As always, the Committee thanks those who make regular presenta- tions of new titles to the library, and also it gratefully acknowledges the receipt of gifts which our other well-wishers make from time to time. The Librarian will continue to welcome visitors who come to browse, to read, and to borrow during the hours from six to eight in the evenings of Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday and in the afternoon of Saturday from two until four.
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