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terials which will be needed for construction. The School Committee has petitioned Washington for an allocation of these materials.
Your Superintendent wishes to express to you, to all members of the school staff, to the Parent-Teacher organizations, and to all others with whom he has worked during the past year, his sincere thanks for the cooperation and help in working for the improvement of the Read- ing School System.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR B. LORD, JR., Superintendent of Schools
MEMBERS OF READING SCHOOL FACULTIES (Dates indicate year of appointment in Reading)
School Committee Offices
Arthur B. Lord, Jr., A.B., M.Ed. (1948)
Justin L. Anderson, M.D. (1950)
Charles R. Baisley, M.D. (1950) Edward M. Halligan, M.D. (1950)
Superintendent of Schools School Physician School Physician School Physician
Supervisors
Margaret B. Clewley, R.N. (1939)
Florence G. Nichols, B.S.Ed. (1929)
John D. Oliver, A.B. (1948) Geraldine F. Roy, B.S., M.Ed. (1950)
Senior High School
Rudolf Sussman, B.S.Ed. (1917)
Luke Halpin, B.S., M.A. (1922)
Royal S. Adams, B.S. (1943) Clifford B. Baker, B.S., M.A. (1944) Elizabeth A. Batchelder, B.S.Ed. (1916)
Elsie I. Bishop, B.A., B.L.S. (1943)
Robert Bronner, B.S.Ed., M.S.Ed. (1940) Virginia Cox., A.B., AM (1945) Joseph A Crowley, A.B. (1946) Alberta F. Drury, Salem Normal (1917) Joseph F. Fitzgerald, A.B., A.M. (1929) Alice H. Franzen, B.S.Ed. (1947)
Frederick J. Pope, B.S., M.Ed. (1922) Edward W. Roewer, A.B. (1950) Geraldine F. Roy, B.S., M.Ed. (1950) Mary E. Shay, B.A., M.A. (1943) Arthur L. Spencer, A.B., A.M. (1938)
Director of Physical Ed. Supervisor of Health Physical Ed. Supervisor Director of Music Director of Art
Supervising Principal Asst. Prin., Math., Guidance Science, Faculty Manager Math., Guidance English Librarian Hist., Guid., Cons. Ed. English, Sophomore Adviser Mathematics, Coach Bookkeeping, Cons. Ed. Math., Head of Dept. Seno., Type., Jr. Class Adviser History, Head of Dept. Commercial, Head of Dept.
William E. Hanlon, A.B., M.Ed. (1945) Svea W. Kling, B.B.A., M.Ed. (1940) Angela C. Martyn, B.A., Higher Diploma in Ed. English
Physics, Chem., Head of Dept. Spanish, English, Coach Art
English, Head of Dept.
Latin, English, Dramatics Head of Student Council
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Marion B. Wadsworth, A.B., A.M. (1943) Henry W. Wegiel, B.M. (1951) Katherine A. White, A.B. (1947) Philip A. Wogan, B.S.Ed. (1949) Helen R. Zimmerman, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1936)
French Music History Biology, Math. Biology
Junior High School
Robert F. Perry, B.S. (1935)
Ray C. Austin, B.Ed. (1951)
Lois E. Baldwin, B.A. (1951) Harriet S. Beattie, B.S.Ed. (1937) Elizabeth Beckett, A.B. (1950)
Stanley E. Butcher, A.B. (1949) Betty V. Buttles, A.B. (1951)
Ethelyn M. Cowperthwaite, B.S.Ed. (1945)
Mary D. Day, Bates College (1925)
Louise J. Eldridge, B.A., M.A. (1950)
Walter E. Hawkes, B.S., M.Ed. (1933) Hazel W. Hunt, B.A. (1949)
Helen R. Knight, B.S.E., M.Ed. (1946) Roderick R. Macdonald, B.S.Ed. (1937) Barbara A. McCarthy, B.S.Ed. (1951) John B. Pacino, B.S., M.Ed. (1945)
Supervising Principal Industrial Arts Physical Ed., Hygiene Arts English, Music Social Studies Mathematics English, Head of Dept. Science, Guidance English, Latin, French Physical Ed., Hygiene Social Studies English Ind. Arts., Head of Dept. Household Arts Bus. Training, Social Studies Asst. Coach Mathematics Mathematics Social Studies, Head of Dept. Science English
Anna M. Reck, A.B. (1928) Dorothy B. Rice, A.B. (1949)
Neil C. Robinson, B.S., M.Ed. (1936)
Ernest G. Spence, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1951) Clementina F. Sudak, B.S.Ed. (1947) Margaret E. Tyacke, Boston University (1926) English, Social Studies
Frederick C. Wales, B.S.E. (1942)
Shop
Alice A. Welch, B.S. (1950)
Household Arts
Edward A. Wicas, B.S. (1949)
Social Studies Mathematics
Highland School
Elizabeth Graham, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1941)
Supervising Principal
Constance B. Loud, B.S.Ed. (1948)
Asst. Prin., and Grade 6 Grade 3
Dorothy L. Burgess, Leslie Normal (1926)
Catherine M. Chipman, Lowell State Teachers (1944) Grade 2
Dorothy E. Corindia, A.B. (1951) Grade 6
Dorothy L. Cronin, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1933)
Grade 1
Jessie L. Goddard, Bridgewater S.T.C. (1950) Grade 2
Carolyn C. Grace, No. Adams Normal (1919) Grade 5
Grade 4
Olive L. Joney, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1946) Dorothy Leslie, B.A. (1948)
Grade 1
Florence Potter, Plymouth Normal (1926)
Grade 5
Stella M. Salva, B.S.Ed. (1951) Ethelyn F. Stoutermire, B.S. (1951) Jo Alice Stuckey, B.A. (1951)
Grade 1
Grades 4-5
Grade 3
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Albert H. Woodward, A.B., M.Ed. (1940)
Pearl Street School
Wellington A. Brewster, A.B., M.Ed. (1947) Supervising Principal
Mary W. Moore, B.S.Ed. (1941) Asst. Prin., and Grades 4-5
Jean F. Bickford, B.S.Ed. (1948)
Grade 1
Elizabeth G. Cavanaugh, B.S.Ed. (1949)
Grade 6
Velma E. Curtin, Perry Kindergarten (1927)
Grade 2
Pauline S. Gilman, Keene Normal School (1947)
Grade 2
Frances Haskins, Aroostook State T.C. (1943)
Grade 3
Barbara Hill, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1949)
Remedial Reading, All Schools
George W. Hosker, B.S.Ed. (1951)
Grade 6
Ann M. Howe, Framingham T.C. (1947)
Grade 4
Elizabeth Kerrigan, B.S.Ed. (1950)
Grade 4
Beth MacGregor, B.S.Ed. (1943)
Grade 1
Margaret B. Sawyer, B.S.Ed. (1950)
Grade 2
Edward W. Smith, B.S.Ed. (1950)
Grade 5
Dorothy L. Soar, Salem Normal School (1951)
Grade 1
Helen D. Stockwell, Salem Normal School (1930)
Grade 5
Marialice Stratton, B.S. (1948)
Grade 3
Jane Weldon, B.A., M.Ed. (1951)
Grade 3
Joshua Eaton School
Eleanor M. Skahill, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1943) Acting Prin., and Grade 6
Clara A. Anderson, B.S.Ed. (1944)
Grade 3
Eileen R. Cummings, B.S.Ed. (1945)
Grade 1
Doris S. Forbes, Plymouth T.C. (1947)
Grade 5
R. Hilda Gaffney, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1941)
Grade 6
Grace L. Gifford, Wheelock (1943
Grade 1
Jane Gross, B.S.Ed. (1949)
Grade 1
Bernard Huntley, B.S.Ed. (1950)
Grade 5
Esther Kempton, B.S.Ed. (1946)
Grade 4
Helena A. Markham, Framingham S.T.C. (1934)
Grade 3
Alberta R. Mathieson, Salem S.T.C. (1924)
Grade 2
Helen B. Morgan, Lowell S.T.C. (1949)
Grade 1
Jacqueline A. Nickles, B.S.Ed. (1949)
Grade 4
Lorraine Pulson, B.S.Ed. (1947)
Grades 4-5
Gloria S. Rosenthal, B.S.Ed. (1949)
Grade 3
Irene R. Royea, Aroostook County Normal (1928)
Grade 2
Martha E. Ryder, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1949)
Creative Workshop
Nancy Sweet, B.S.E. (1951)
Grade 4
Alice V. Wentworth, A.B. (1951)
Grade 2
Lowell Street School
Nellie P. Beaton, Hyannis T.C. (1920)
Principal, and Grade 4
Carol Berry, B.S. (1950) Ruth Hanford, B.S.Ed. (1949) Marion Weagle, B.S.Ed. (1946)
Grade 3
Grade 2
Grade 1
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READING HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Class of 1951 June 13, 1951 PROGRAM
PROCESSIONAL MARCH High School Band
RAISING OF FLAG and PLAYING OF COLORS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Class President, Richard Lawrence Carleton STAR SPANGLED BANNER Key-Smith Audience, Senior Class, and Band
PRAYER-Rev. William F. Reilly
SALUTATORY "Appreciation" Marilyn Anne Roscoe
TORCH ORATION
Richard Lawrence Carleton, Class President
ESSAY
"Courage for Tomorrow" Leslie Williams, Faculty Honors
ESSAY
"Higher Education" H. Payson Snow, Jr., Class Honors
SOLO-The Lord's Prayer Patricia Ann Collins, Faculty Honors
Malotte
ESSAY
"For All" Cynthia Nelson, Class Honors
VALEDICTORY "Then, Now and Always" Leon M. Alward
CONFERRING SCHOLASTIC HONORS Rudolf Sussmann, Headmaster
CERTIFICATION OF CLASS
ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATION OF GRADUATES Arthur B. Lord, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
CONFERRING DIPLOMAS
Melvin S. Crosby, Member of School Board
Smith-Carey
AMERICA Audience, Senior Class, and Band BENEDICTION-Rev. William F. Reilly
RECESSIONAL MARCH
High School Band
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CANDIDATES FOR DIPLOMAS
Leon M. Alward Alan Conrad Anderson
Leonard Paul Hoyt
John Ernest Hurd, Jr.
Frances M. Anderson
Margaret Hynes
Paul Douglas Anderson
Charles William Jensen
Robert Anderson Sherburne C. Appleton
Philip M. Johnson
Carole A. Armstrong
Janet Lee Jones
Ruth Eleanor Arnett
Lawrence K. Kelsen
Ernest Joseph Arsenault
Ann Kroeck
Jay Baisley Herbert Nelson Bates, Jr.
Irene Caroline Lander
Robert B. Bell
F. James W. Lazenby
Janice Louise Lehmann
Marilyn J. Berry
Fred H. Lehr
Richard R. Blanchard
Nancy Litchfield
Ervin N. Livingston
James G. Lothian
Paul Miller MacInnis
Dorothy Louise Brown Geraldine Brown
Elizabeth Marshall
Lois Catherine Bryant
G. Frederick McIntire
Bruce F. Buckler
Donald Malcolm McQueen
Thomas Richard Bunker
Marilyn Marie McSheehy
Judith L. Butler
Matthew Patrick John Meier
Donna Gail Mich
Paul Converse Cain Priscilla Ann Carey
Charles F. Middleton, Jr.
Richard Lawrence Carleton
Ralph Andrew Milley
Mabel Christina Moodie
Phyllis Mae Mugford
Lillian R. Munn
Joseph A. Murphy
Thomas Ward Clark
Cynthia Nelson
Stanley W. Colburn, Jr.
Priscilla A. Nickerson
Nils Lovering Nordberg
Stanwood W. Nutter
John E. O'Brien Thomas Richard O'Brien
Thula May Coppinger Gerald William Corindia
Joann Miriam Crosby John Lawrence Cryts
Robert George O'Donnell
Everett Elmer Peterson
Elizabeth Ann Reed W. Ruston Rich
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Ann E. Lake
Edward Ronald Bennett
Lawrence R. Blood
Richard A. Bogan
Albert Harold Ceaser Herbert L. Ceder D. Richard Chamberlain Arnold Haven Chase
Patricia Ann Collins Patricia M. Connelly James David Cook Frank O. Coolidge, Jr.
Beverly A. Johnson
Edward G. Curtin Arthur Edward Curtis Nancy Dalton Ford Clarke Dennis Jeanne Donnelly Annette Valorie Doucette Mark Leroy Doucette
Charles A. Richardson Paul H. Robbins
Walter Roberts
Barbara Gage Robinson
George Allen Rooney
Marilyn Ann Roscoe
Elaine Ruggles Allan R. Runge
Nancy Anne Doucette Paul L. Doucette
Warren Marshal Schofield
Raymond Aubrey Shields
Ellen Joan Sillars
Joyce V. Skinner
Allan R. Sletterink
Frank M. Elwell Lois Marie Fienemann Eloise Flater Eleanor Foley
Marilyn Jean Smith
Ralph James Foley
Carl A. Forsberg
Robert Edwin Fowlow
Arthur D. Sullivan
Edward Gadbois
Robert L. Surdam
Geraldine Marie Surette
Hamilton Graham Gaw John C. Geenty
Richard A. Surette
Robert Francis Gibson
Jean Marie Symonds
Robert Eugene Gifford
Harold Vincent Tarbox
Ernest F. Gillis
Robert Thibault
Malcolm A. Grant Edward M. Haley
Dorothy M. Tonseth
Thomas C. Tower
Sally Ann Harding
Ruth Towle
Werner W. Hertel
Robert E. Turner, Jr.
Ara S. Vorsganian
Barbara M. Webb
Robert C. Weymouth
Barbara Holmes
David J. Whelton, Jr.
Richard Horrigan
Tony Whitney
Frederick William Horton, Jr.
Ernest Clifton Whittredge
Arline Anna Hoyt
Leslie Williams
A. Clifford Woodside
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Norman Franklin DuFresne William Frank Dunphy Ernest Sydney Durb
Edward H. Smith
Ruby May Smith
H. Payson Snow, Jr. Frederick Anton Springford
Frances Loretta Hicks
Willard A. Hills Judith E. Holdman
84th Annual Report
of the
Board of Trustees
and
Librarian
READING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
The Board of Library Trustees submit the following annual report of the Librarian, as their annual report.
WILLIAM J. TONKS, Chairman
EVE F. HENDERSON, Secretary KATHERINE C. PIERCE SYDNEY M. HODSON C. NELSON BISHOP NEIL C. ROBINSON
REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE READING PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR 1951
The past year has been one of growth, and the untangling of some problems resulting from the remodelling of the Library.
Last March, we changed our system of dating Library books. For- merly, the date told when the book was taken out. For some time we had felt that the system of "date due" was one that was of more assistance to the borrower. At the February staff meeting the problems of the change were discussed, and planned for as far as we could foresee them. The change was announced in the Chronicle, and by a card on the desk for a month. The result has been very gratifying. The public finds it much easier to keep track of when their books are due.
The new file was placed in the main room, near the desk. It took some time to shift the cards from the old file, because we did two other things at the same time. It seemed to all of the workers that it would be easier for the public, if the author, title, and subject files were con- solidated. Also, as we were interfiling the cards, we took a partial inventory of our books. We could not finish that during the summer, but have made a start. It seems wise, now, to make more subject cards for new non-fiction books, so that it will be easier for the part-time workers, and the public, to locate information in a shorter time. We have not had time to do this for all of the older books, but will do it as fast as possible. We are also making individual cards for plays and short stories in collections, which makes our work more efficient. The file became so crowded that this fall a second one was purchased, and this gives us room to grow.
The pamphlets that were in various places in the Library have been numbered according to subject, and placed in pamphlet files on the mezzanine floor, easily accessible to everyone.
One of the projects for the year, was to sort and mount on cards, all the short biographies of authors that had been collected from trade magazines and book jackets. These prove very useful for the High School scholars who must have biographical material about authors of books on which they are reporting. We have no other source of in- formation for many of the newer authors.
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Another accomplishment that has proven worth the time it took, is the art file. The pictures have been collecting for some years from books and magazines, and gifts from friends. We have a good start toward a worthwhile, workable collection. The pictures are sorted, but still have to be mounted.
In September, we entertained the North Shore Library Club - a group of librarians from surrounding towns There were sixty people here. They seemed to thoroughly enjoy the meeting, and the inspection of the building. We received many compliments, some rather envious ones - of our space and equipment.
The problem of mending is an ever present one. Last year, we mended in the Library, over 700 books. These were books with loose or torn pages, or books which had become loose in the binding, or those that needed new backs, or all three. We have sent to the bindery books that seem to justify the expense - because of their present popularity, or because it was less expensive than to buy new copies, or because of the impossibility of replacement. The rebound books last about as long as new ones. We feel that the bindery does an excellent job - trim- ming the edges so they are clean and whole, and doing other necessary mending.
Early in October, one of the High School teachers brought two of his classes to us for instruction in library procedures, and a tour of the Library. We were very much pleased with the experiment. The boys and girls were very attentive, and seemed to enjoy the class. It was so successful, that we hope to do more with the idea - working with the eighth graders, in the spring, if we can make arrangements with the school.
"Open night", on May 26, brought a small but interested group of friends together. After the formalities of turning the building over to the Town authorities were concluded, Mr. Bishop gave a very inter- esting history of the public library in Reading. The building was then open to inspection. People seemed surprised and much pleased at the result of the addition and remodelling. We still have people come in, who have not been to the library since the remodelling, or who are new in town, and they comment on the beauty and usability of the building.
The work of the children's room shows constant gain in the number of books borrowed, 1,398 more than last year. A number of the teachers have asked for deposits of books at the schools, making three or four changes during the year. This has resulted in a school circulation of 5,153 books. Thus, children who live at some distance from the Library, and cannot readily visit us, still have access to library books. A wild- flower contest was held during the summer. The boys and girls brought specimens of flowers they found to the library, and identified those that were unknown to them, by using reference books. At a small party, books on flowers were presented to the boy and girl identifying the largest number. The winners had 170 and 133 respectively. A lively interest was created.
We have had 829 new borrowers register this year, an increase of 73 over last year. The circulation has increased 2,871 over last year. This does not bring us up to the circulation of three years ago, before
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television and the remodelling disrupted people's reading habits, but we feel it is a healthy growth. We have purchased 386 more books than last year. This has seemed to help remove the slight feeling of dissatisfaction that a few people had last year - because we have many more titles, and also several duplicates, of some of the most popular books.
The fines turned over to the Town Treasurer amounted to $946.59. This is $51.45 more than last year.
The following books have been given to us during the year as memorials:
Audubon's Animals
Treasury of The Theatre (three volumes) for Lester Riley
Folk Art
Handbook of Designs and Motifs for Mrs. George Dow
Book of American Clocks for John Ferguson
Enameling Principles and Practices for Mrs. Edna C. Coan
We have two new part-time workers assisting us, Mrs. Edward J. Taylor and Mrs. Donald H. Stevens. We need them because a former part-time worker is away, and we are now having three people on duty in the evening.
The second Monday of each month, we hold a staff meeting at noon, at which we discuss problems, procedures and new books. These meet- ings are well attended by our assistants, as well as by the staff mem- bers, and we all feel that they are valuable for the social contacts with each other, as well as for the gain in library services.
There are two things we plan to work for this next year. One is a closer, more effective connection with the schools. The other is a greater use by the public of the facilities that are available to them here. With the addition of so many new families to the town, we want our beautiful library to continue to grow, and prove to be even more of a power for good in the community than it has been in the past.
I am very conscious, as the year closes, that I have received complete co-operation from my associates, and I appreciate their enlarging abilities and interest.
I thank the members of the Board of Trustees, for the courtesy, interest, and confidence they have shown, during the year.
ANNA R. TURNER,
Librarian
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Librarian's Report to the Board of Library Trustees Salaries and Maintenance for 1951
Total appropriation
Salary appropriation
Expended
Librarian
$ 2,599.00
Assistant Librarian
2,106.00
Assistant librarian (Children's)
1,954.00
Janitor (31/2 months)
303.18
Janitor (81/2 months)
1,731.20
Library clerical
2,677.71
Total salaries paid
11,371.09
Balance returned to the Town
$ 138.91
Maintenance appropriation
$ 5,761.00
Expended
Telephone
$ 140.32
Fuel
846.15
Electricity and gas
87.08
Water and sewer
36.45
Printing and supplies
525.33
Building supplies
372.88
Books and periodicals
3,147.48
Binding
566.67
Miscellaneous
31.89
Total maintenance paid
$ 5,754.25
Balance returned to Town
$ 6.75
Receipts
Fines
Children's Room
$ 207.21
Adults' room
719.38
Fees-out-of-town borrowers
20.00
Total
$ 946.59
Paid to the Town Treasurer, and hold his receipts for this amount.
Volumes in the Library December 31, 1950
Books purchased 1951
Adult fiction
270
Adult non-fiction
594
Total adult
864
Juvenile fiction
219
Juvenile non-fiction
107
Total juvenile
326
Reference
28
Total purchased
....
1456
29,861
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$ 17,271.00 11,510.00
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Total number added
1605
Books withdrawn in 1951
Adult
87
Juvenile
200
Total
287
Gain in number of books .... 1,318
Volumes in the Library December 31, 1951
31,179
Circulation 1951
Adult
Fiction
36,815
Non-fiction
15,446
Periodicals
7,020
Total adult
59,281
Juvenile
Fiction
18,253
Non-fiction
3,827
Periodicals
813
Total juvenile
22.893
Interlibrary loan
86
Total Library Circulation
82,260
Gain in circulation, over 1950
2,957
School circulation
5,153
Gain in school circulation over 1950
565
Interlibrary loan
Borrowed
67
Loaned
19
Total
86
Total circulation (library, school, interlibrary)
87.413
New borrowers registered
Adult
461
Juvenile
357
Out-of-town
10
Total
828
Average circulation
Number of days Library was open
291
Average adult, daily
201.9
Average juvenile daily
77.54
Total average, daily
279.44
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Gifts
REPORT OF WELFARE AGENT
To the Board of Public Welfare:
As Welfare Agent and Director of Old Age Assistance I submit the following condensed report for the year 1951:
Our case load for the past year has followed very closely the figures of the previous year, namely:
Number of Cases
1950
1951
General Aid
70
61
Aid to Dependent Children
26
27
Old Age Assistance
291
285
The new category, Disability Assistance, which went into effect November 1st, 1951, has so far numbered some half-dozen cases, mostly transfers from General Aid. This branch of public assistance, created under Chapter 741, Acts of 1951, has not been in operation long enough to make any analytical comment on it. There is a factor of reimburse- ment in it which is in our favor in settled cases but works to our dis- advantage in unsettled cases. Some assistance will also be given toward administrative costs, the percentage as yet not determined, but this will be more than offset by the obvious fact that additional clerical help will be needed, preferably a clerk-stenographer. I feel that this matter needs immediate attention by the Board.
Legislative action and changes in state regulations have in the main been: The decision of the Supreme Court that Referendum No. 3, in regard to Old Age Assistance, was unconstitutional; an increase in the mandatory subsistence budget schedule; enactment of a revised Old Age Assistance law, which increases the mandatory minimum of Old Age payments by nearly 100% and substantially reduces the lia- bility of children for their parents' support; mandatory operation of a new salary schedule for welfare department personnel. Because of a "carry-over" of some $20.000.00 from federal grants from 1951 into our 1952 accounts the effect of the new regulations will not be as severely felt in 1952 as it will in subsequent years, although a definite increase in expenditure is inevitable.
A portion of this effect is occasioned by the fact that the "Leisure Time Activity" item of $4.00 a month for all Old Age Assistance, for- merly borne entirely by federal or state reimbursement, must now be carried in part by the towns.
As usual, the detailed account of categorical expenditures for 1951 will be furnished by us to the Town Accountant, presumably to be included as a part of his report.
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As to net costs, the following condensed statement, which we have presented in the past few years, is shown for 1951 :-
Expenditures for Assistance
General Aid
Disability Assistance
Aid to Dependent Children
Old Age Assistance
196,774.84
Total Reimbursement
203,979.35
Net Cost
$ 58,055.76
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD E. HARNDEN Welfare Agent and Director of Old Age Assistance
REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR
To the Board of Health
Gentlemen:
The annual report of the Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1951 is as follows:
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Number of fixtures installed
Oil Burner Storage-Hot Water Heaters
8
Gas Storage-Hot Water Heaters
37
Electric Storage-Hot Water Heaters
35
30 Gallon Water Tanks
20
Tankless Heaters
81
Toilets
251
Lavatories
248
Bath Tubs
192
Sinks
204
Showers
10
Laundry Trays
66
Washing Machines
13
Dish Washing Machines
3
Disposals
3
Traps
2
Relocating fixtures
4
Repiping
2
Sewer Connections
41
Cesspools
152
Respectfully submitted, KENNETH G. SHAW, Inspector of Plumbing
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$ 37,444.63 802.62 27,013.02
$262,035.11
Number of Permits issued
1,372
BOARD OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES
Fred L. Nutter, Chairman David E. Hersee, Secretary M. Russell Meikle William P. Pierpont Edouard N. Dube Ernest E. Brown
Term expires 1952
1953
1953
=
1952
1954
1954 : :
Superintendent HAROLD F. DAVIS
Office Room 16, Municipal Building
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To the Board of Cemetery Trustees,
Town of Reading, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The Superintendent's Report on the operation of the two Town Cemeteries, Laurel Hill and Forest Glen, for the fiscal year ending De- cember 31, 1951, and the Department's 214th year of operation, (first burial Dec. 7, 1737), is herewith submitted.
Our records show 96 interments for the year, four more than in 1950. The statistics for the calendar year of 1951 are as follows:
Laurel Hill Forest Glen Total
Interments
53
39
92
Cremation Interments
3
1
4
Foundations:
Monuments
4
20
24
Markers
34
15
49
Graves repaired
24
0
24
Winter Graves repaired
8
4
12
Cement Crypts used
30
18
48
Cement Vaults used
24
18
42
Lots sold:
6 Grave
0
1
1
4 Grave
0
8
3
3 Grave
0
1
1
2 Grave
0
9
9
Single Graves
0
5
5
Baby Graves
3
0
3
Welfare Graves, gratis
0
1
1
Veteran Graves, gratis
0
6
6
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Eight old lots in Laurel Hill Cemetery had perpetual care put on them during 1951.
With the assistance of the Tree Department personnel, the tree sur- gery program, inaugurated in 1947, was carried on.
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