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History, Head of Dept. Sten., Type., Head of Dept. Librarian Phys., Chem., Head of Dept. Spanish, Coach
English, Head of Dept. Science
Head of Foreign Lang. Dept.
Henry W. Wegiel, B.M. (1951)
Music
Philip A. Wogan, B.S.Ed., M. Ed. (1949)
Biology, Math.
Helen R. Zimmerman, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1936)
Biology
Junior High School
Robert F. Perry, B.S., (1935)
Ethelyn M. Cowperthwaite, B.S.Ed. (1945)
Supervising Principal Asst. Principal, English Industrial Arts
Ray C. Austin, B.S.Ed. (1951)
Lois E. Baldwin, B.A. (1951)
Physical Education Art
Harriet S. Beattie, B.S.Ed. (1937)
Elizabeth B. Beckett, A.B. (1950) Gilbert F. Bulley, B.Ed. (1953)
English, Music Math., Social Studies
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Mathematics, Coach
English
Frederick J. Pope, B.S., M.Ed. (1922)
Edward W. Roewer, A.B., M.Ed. (1950) Mary E. Shay, B.A., M.A. (1943) H. Neil Soule, B.S.Ed. (1953) Arthur L. Spencer, A.B., A.M. (1938) Latin
Physical Ed., Coach Math., Guidance English
Stanley E. Butcher, A.B. (1949) John R. Copithorne, B.A., M.Ed. (1946) Elisabeth A. Dagdigian, A.B. (1953) Louise J. Eldridge, B.A., M.A. (1950) Thomas J. Ganley, B.S. (1953) Walter E. Hawkes, B.S., M.Ed. (1933) Shirley Hughes, B.S. (1953) Hazel W. Hunt, B.A. (1949) Helen R. Knight. B.S.E., M.Ed. (1946) William T. McGrail, B.A., Ed.M. (1953) James T. Murphy, B.S.Ed. (1953) John B. Pacino, B.S., M.Ed. (1945) Dorothy B. Rice, A.B. (1949)
Neil C. Robinson, B.S., M.Ed. (1936)
Ann K. Roewer, B.S.Ed. (1952)
Ernest G. Spence, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1951)
Clementina F. Sudak, B.S.Ed. (1947)
Margaret E. Tyacke, B. Uni. (1926)
Frederick C. Wales, B.S.E. (1942)
Alice A. Welch, B.S. (1950)
Albert H. Woodward, A.B., Ed.M. (1940)
Social Studies Science English Latin, French Mathematics Physical Education Household Arts Social Studies English Social Studies Science Bus. Train., Social Studies Mathematics Social Studies Mathematics Science
Joshua Eaton School
Eleanor M. Skahill, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1943) Supervising Principal
R. Hilda Gaffney, B.S.Ed. (1941) Assistant Principal and Grade 6 Grade 3
Clara A. Anderson, B.S.Ed. (1944)
Grade 2
Eileen R. Cummings, B.S.Ed. (1945) Lorraine Domingue, B.S.E. (1952)
Grade 1
Doris S. Forbes, Plymouth T.C. (1947) Grade 5
Grace L. Gifford, Wheelock School (1943)
Grade 1
Viola M. Guarino, B.A. (1953)
Grade 1
Glennalee W. Hein, Perry Normal School (1952) Grade 1
Esther Kempton, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1946)
Grade 4
Helena A. Markham, Framingham T.C. (1934) Grade 3
Alberta R. Mathieson, Salem T.C. (1924) Grade 2 Helen B. Morgan, Lowell Normal (1953) Grade 1 Patricia Reiman, B.S. (1953) Grade 5
Irene R. Royea, Aroostook County Normal (1928)
Grade 2
Martha E. Ryder, B.S.Ed., M.S.Ed. (1949)
Creative Workshop Grade 4
Ileen N. Sadowski, B.S.Ed. (1953)
Beatrice Stasinopulos, B.S.Ed. (1952)
Grade 5
Patricia A. Thorburn, B.S. Ed. (1953)
Grade 4
Alice V. Wentworth, A.B. (1951)
Grade 3
Highland School
Elizabeth Graham, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1941) Supervising Principal
Stella M. Salva, B.S.Ed. (1951) Assistant Principal and Grade 1
Jean W. Bennett, Salem T.C. (1953)
Grade 5
Dorothy L. Burgess, Lesley School (1926) Carl E. Burri, B.S.Ed. (1953) Grade 6
Grade 3
Catherine M. Chipman, Lowell T.C. (1944)
Grade 2
Dorothy L. Cronin, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1933) Grade 2
Ann Cullen, B.S.Ed. (1953)
Grade 3
English English Industrial Arts Household Arts Mathematics
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Thelma M. Garnett, A.B. (1953) Carolyn C. Grace, N. Adams Normal School, (1919) Dorothy Leslie, B.A. (1948) Janet V. Priestley, B.S.Ed. (1952) Angela O. Russotto, B.S.E. (1952)
Grade 1
Grade 5
Grade 1
Grade 4
Grade 5
Ethelyn F. Stoutermire, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1951)
Grade 4
Pearl Street School
Philip F. Luosey, B.S.Ed. (1953) Supervising Principal
Mary W. Moore, B.S.Ed. (1941) Asst. Principal and Grades 5 & 6
Jean W. Bickford, B.S.Ed. (1948)
Grade 1
Velma E. Curtin, Perry Kindergarten School (1927)
Grade 2
Luanna E. Devenis, B.S.Ed. (1953)
Grade 3
A. Josephine Guild, B.S.Ed. (1944)
Grade 1
Frances Haskins, Aroostook County T.C. (1943)
Grade 4
Barbara Hill, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1949)
Remedial Teacher
Elementary Schools Grade 6
George W. Hosker, B.S.Ed. (1951)
Anne M. Howe, Framingham T.C. (1947)
Grades 3 and 4 Grade 2
Margaret B. Jacobus, B.S.Ed. (1953) Elizabeth J. Kerrigan, A.B. (1950)
Grade 5
Dennis F. Murphy, B.S.Ed. (1953)
Grade 6
Dorothy R. Payzant, B.L.I. (1953)
Grade 1
Dorothy L. Soar, Salem Normal (1951) Marialice Stratton, B.S. (1948) Jane Weldon, B.S., M.Ed. (1951)
Grade 3.
Grade 4:
Lowell Street School
Nellie P. Beaton, Hyannis T.C. (1920)
Principal and Grade 4
Dorothy Conron, B.S.Ed. (1953)
Grade 2
Jessie L. Goddard, Bridgewater T.C.
Grade 3, Permanent Substitute Grade 4
Prospect Street School
Constance B. Loud, B.S.Ed. (1948)
Principal and Grade 6
Dorothy E. Corindia, A.B. (1952)
Nellie P. Greene, Appalachian T.C.
E. Lorraine Pulson, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (1948)
Grade 6
SCHOOL SECRETARIES AND CLERKS
High School
Myrtle W. Tilton, Secretary Jean S. Underhill, Clerk
Junior High School
Elizabeth A. Brush, School Secretary
Joshua Eaton School
Dorothy L. Wardrope, School Secretary Highland School
Clarice D. Hynes, School Secretary
Pearl Street School
Dorothy A. Walsh, School Secretary
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Grade 2
Marion Weagle, B.S.E. (1946)
Grade 6 Grade 6, Permanent Substitute
SCHOOL CUSTODIANS AND MATRONS
High School
W. Ray Yorks, Head Custodian William J. Broussard Catherine M. Miller, Matron
Junior High School
Fred B. Riessle, Head Custodian
Fred B. Gibson
Andrew J. Lomax Mary V. Lomax, Matron
Joshua Eaton School
Stuart R. Nichols, Head Custodian George Rees
Highland School
Daniel J. Buckley, Head Custodian Richard E. MacBrien, Jr. Elizabeth Bates, Matron
Pearl Street School
Edward F. Harrison, Head Custodian Roy L. Brogan
Lowell Street School
William A. Lloyd
Prospect Street School Henry Gromyko, Part time. Balance of time: All other schools
CAFETERIAS Supervisor Lois M. Connor
Senior High School
Evelyn Mullen, Manager Ida H. Johnson
Junior High School Elsiemae Collins, Manager
Flora MacPhail
Eva E. Noble Mav C. Kimball. Part time
Joshua Eaton School Edith J. French, Manager Anna Roscoe Elizabeth Miller
Highland School Evelyn M. Davis, Manager Lila Hall, Part time
Pearl Street School Irene Cook, Manager Nellie Laetsch Mary Bacigalupo, Part time
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READING HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Class of 1953 June 10, 1953
PROCESSIONAL MARCH High School Band
RAISING OF FLAG and PLAYING OF COLORS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Class President, Richards H. Burhoe, Jr.
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
Key-Smith Audience, Senior Class, and Band
PRAYER
Rev. Paul E. Sheldon
SALUTATORY "Influence" Claudia Frances Palmunen
TORCH ORATION Richards H. Burhoe, Jr.
ESSAY
"All American" Nancy Ann Cutcliffe, Class Honors
ESSAY "Early Planning for Higher Education" Channing Crocker Brown, Faculty Honors
ESSAY
"A Small World" David Franklin Ham, Class Honors
ESSAY
"Communism for What It's Worth" Jean Marie Earley, Class Honors
VALEDICTORY "General Education" Virginia Claire Doucette
CONFERRING SCHOLASTIC HONORS
Rudolf. Sussmann, Headmaster
CONFERRING DIPLOMAS
Philip R. White, Chairman of School Board
AMERICA
Smith-Carey
Audience, Senior Class, and Band
BENEDICTION - Rev. Paul E. Sheldon
RECESSIONAL MARCH
High School Band
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CANDIDATES FOR DIPLOMAS
Carl Harold Abell Joan Allen
Thaddeus W. Allen, Jr.
Warren Arthur Anderson
Patricia M. Gallant
Earl Lea Augusta
Herbert Lee Gardner
Richard Howe Gibson
James Bassett
Charles Robert Bayrd
Thomas S. Behen, Jr.
Kathleen Cornelia Halloran
Donald Francis Belair Virginia Irene Bigham Robert Pierce Blandy Channing Crocker Brown Richards H. Burhoe, Jr. Joyce Mary Butler
David Franklin Ham Jack A. Hardy William A. Harvey
Nancy Carolyn Carlson
William Michael Carney
Alice Belle Hoyt
Mary-Joanne Hubbard
Lois Joan Hulsman
James Michael Johnson
John Alfred Chase William Potter Clark
Richard Ivar Johnson
George A. Clattenburg, Jr.
Harold Willis Cogger
John Francis Coit
Marc Emerson Colburn
Lorraine Marie LeBlanc
Richard Collins
Margaret Ann Leonard
Leo Vincent Connors
Dolores Rose Conti
Barbara Minnie Long Peggy Lou Loud Ann Lovering Walter Martin MacCaughey
Fane Constance Cowan
William Daniel Mackinnon, Jr.
Richard George Cross
Andrew Worth Macleod
Barbara Maxine Crouse
Donald Gordon Macleod, Jr.
Dolores Louise Magno
Eunice Ann Marden
Donald Edgar Martinage
Donald Murray David
Louis Hubert Martinage
Robert L. D'Entremont
David James Martin, Jr.
Eleanor Ann Doherty
Lois June McElwee
Mary Joan McMahon
Sheila Margaret McNabola
Virginia Lillian Merrill Judith Marie Miller William Anthony Miller
Allan C. Milley
Janet Louise Ferren Elieen Joyce Foster
Ann Elise Francis
Elizabeth Gilmore French
Marilyn Dorothy Frongillo
Louis Boyce Bacigalupo Kilborn C. Bagley
William A. Green, Jr. Phyllis Mary Griffin Dorothy Marilyn Hall
Alvird Louis Hayward
Ann Frances High Marie Horrigan
Priscilla Anne Howe
Edward Leon Carter Nancy Lee Chamberlain
Walter Alvin Johnson Paul Francis Jones Stephen Alan Land
Jane Cooper Roger James Corke
Robert Edward Cryts Nancy Ann Cutcliffe Thomas Allen Cutler
Elizabeth Francis Doherty Elaine Doran Virginia Claire Doucette Jean Marie Earley
Warren Elliott Edwards
Robert Gerald Faulkner
Henry Carleton Milton James Michael Murdock
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Beverly Ann Murphy David Anthony Murphy James Fairbanks Murphy Neil Hamilton Murray Albert Wendell Nelson William Howard Oram Arthur Franklin Orben, Jr. Arthur Thomas Ouimet III Donald Wesley Owen Claudia Frances Palmunen Patience Kenworthy Peale Joyce Carolyn Perkins John Carl Peterson
Albert Franklin Runge Joseph R. Rushton Richard Earl Schofield
David Higgins Schurman
Richard Taylor Secord
Ralph E. Sellars, Jr.
Harriet Jo Smith William Smith Ruth Hazel Stiles
Calvin Wilson Sturge
Donald Surdam
Helen Swenson Laurence George Taylor
Gloria Doris Thibault
Harold Stanley Pike, Jr.
Douglas Dwight Twinam
Evelyn Frances Urquhart
Margaret Teresa Vasey
Barbara Ann Record
John Anthony Venuti Robert Mitchell Warren
Frances Charlotte Rich
Arline E'dna Richards
Barbara Ann Watson
Charles M. Richardson
Cynthia Anna Weir
Lillis M. Wellington
Myrna Gail Richardson Corinne Anne Rightmyer Jeanette Alma Robbins
Eric J. Wells Roy Francis White, Jr.
Eleanor Katherine Williams
George F. Woodle, Jr.
Elaine Carol Woods
Joseph Richard Wright
Donald Zanni
NO SCHOOL SIGNALS
Radio announcement, when possible, over WNAC, WEEI, WBZ, and WLAW between 7:00 and 7:45 a. m. Fire alarm 2-2 repeated three times at 7:15 a. m., for the High School; 7:30 a. m. for the Junior High, and 7:45 a. m. for elementary schools. Signals at 12:30 for elementary afternoon sessions.
Since the elementary schools have two sessions, the afternoon ses- sion may be discontinued due to inclement weather. When afternoon sessions are discontinued, announcement will be made over the radio, as well as in the individual schools, on or before 11:30 a. m.
In most cases, the decision as to whether or not children should attend school rests with the parent, in view of the fact that parents are in a better position to know whether or not their children may attend school in safety without injuring their health. Because the cost of operation of a school building, particularly during the winter months, is about the same whether or not school is open, it is the policy for the schools to be open every day except under emergency conditions: consequently, the occasion for "no school" will seldom arise.
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June Kathleen Peterson
Kimber Harvey Pigon
Nancy L. Towle Willard Brackett Tucker, Jr.
Arnold Paul Poehler Carol Ann Powers Clifford Stuart Read
Franklin Bartlett Rodgers Nancy Ann Rodgers Wayne Abbott Rollins Alan Ruderman
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1953
The Annual Report of your Board of Selectmen for the year ending December 31, 1953 follows:
At a regular meeting on March 9, 1953 the Board organized as follows-
Kenneth C. Latham, Chairman James E. Calvin G. Lawrence Roberts, Secretary Boyd H. Stewart, Clerk
Regular meetings were held every Monday evening, with the excep- tion of the summer months when they were held every other week, and such special meetings as deemed necessary were held throughout the year.
We followed our usual custom by providing the "Chronicle" each week with a condensed agenda of all meetings.
The various departments under the jurisdiction of this Board have made their reports, which appear on other pages.
We believe the most outstanding accomplishment during 1953 was the completion of parking lot No. 2 in the rear of the stores on lower Haven Street. We should like to acknowledge a substantial contribu- tion toward the completion of this project by the Atlantic Food Mart, Inc. Reading's facilities for off-street parking now compare more than favorably with any nearby community.
During the year a number of joint meetings were held with other Town boards, including the Town Counsel, and the Town Treasurer, to discuss various problems. For example, the discussions concerned in- dustrial development, plans for a swimming pool in the future, use of the old Senior High School, playgrounds, revision of the zoning act, wages and salaries of Town employees, and the question of the final cost of the new High School. These meetings will be continued, as they are considered a most valuable means of exchanging ideas by all those who have participated.
During the year the following committees were appointed:
1. An Industrial Committee, made up of a representative from the following departments - Public Works, Municipal Light, Assessors, Planning, Welfare, School, and Selectmen - to study the possibility of developing certain areas in the Town for light industry.
2. A Town Report Committee to revise and improve the format of Town reports, the first results of which will in all probability be evident in the 1954 annual report.
During the year the Town received $35,609.96 under the will of the late Ethel Edna Grant, to be held in trust for construction of a swim- ming pool in the future. In connection with this bequest we received
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a court release of condition in the deed of gift which will allow us to place this pool in some location other than Memorial Park, a require- ment in the will as written. It is our plan to shortly organize a com- mittee from various service organizations such as the Lions, Rotarians, Y.M.C.A., etc., to work with us and discuss ideas in relation to this mat- ter, including a possible Community Building.
We have discussed the advisability of calling a meeting of the merchants of the Town, hoping that it might lead to consideration being given to the formation of a Board of Trade, Chamber of Commerce, or some other association which, we believe, would be of mutual benefit to all concerned. It is felt by your Board that the Town needs such an organization. It is expected that plans for such a meeting will be formulated shortly after the Town Meeting in March.
The Town boundaries were perambulated by your Board which, under the law, must be done every five years. As a result, we can report that the Town is exactly where it is supposed to be.
In 1952 we received a petition from the taxicab operators for an increase in their rates. Considerable time was spent, not only in 1952, but likewise in 1953 studying this problem, with the result that in February 1953 we authorized an increase commensurate with their added cost of operation, prior to which the townspeople were invited, through the "Chronicle" to inform us of their feelings in the matter.
Roland E. Ellis was appointed Chief of the Police Department on February 22. William H. Faulkner and Edward M. Hubbard were ap- pointed sergeants as of February 18.
The annual Town Meeting in March authorized a five-day week for the Police Department as of July 1. In order to bring the Depart- ment up to the same manpower per shift, it became necessary to ap- point five additional patrolmen on a temporary basis, pending Civil Service examinations. We sent three police officers to the State Police School in Framingham, who were as enthusiastic as those who preceded them. It is our plan to continue to take advantage of this training in modern police techniques. At least two, if not three, men are scheduled to attend next year.
Following our policy to equalize the Police and Fire Departments, both in respect to compensation and working hours, we recommended to the Fire Chief that a 56-hour week, in place of the prevailing 70-hour week, be made effective on July 1, 1953. This recommendation was followed. Four additional men were added to this department to bring it up to approximately the same manpower per shift as existed under the 70-hour week.
Some traffic regulation changes were made during the year, with two still being on a trial basis; namely, one-way traffic on Sanborn and Linden streets. We applied to the State Department of Public Works for traffic signals at the intersection of Franklin Street and Route 28, a very dangerous intersection in our opinion. Our request was not approved. Making John Street a "stop" street at Pleasant Street, how- ever, was approved and so recorded in the amended Traffic Rules and Regulations.
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Our experiment to use part-time personnel for school traffic duties has worked very satisfactorily. We now have four men placed at strategic spots in the Town. It has been possible to outfit them with proper clothing, caps, badges, etc. This has relieved the regular police force to a considerable extent, and the men we have chosen for the work have been found most satisfactory. Since all of these men were of the retirement age, we have required that they pass a physical exami- nation and, as further protection to the Town, they are under the same insurance coverage as applies to the reserve (auxiliary) police force.
It is with extreme regret that we accepted the resignation of Earl D. Martin of the Finance Committee. John R. Kay was appointed to fill his unexpired term. Mr. Martin was a great help to the Finance Com- mittee and will be greatly missed.
John J. Walsh was appointed to the Board of Registrars to fill the unexpired term of the late Walter A. Scanlon, who likewise will be missed by his associates.
Continuing our plans to convert the buildings under our control from coal to oil, the changeover this year was made in the Police Station at a considerable saving in fuel cost, we believe.
As in the past, a member of your Board was present when draftees left for the armed services. Each draftee was presented with a billfold on which was inscribed the Town Seal in gold.
We continued our practice of previous years in calling for bids on fuel oil, placed a contract order with the lowest bidder, and made available to all Town departments the savings that resulted therefrom.
Through the cooperation of the merchants, a start was made to again have Christmas lighting during the holiday season. To those who contributed, including the Municipal Light Department who fur- nished the electricity without charge as well as some manpower, our hearty thanks. It is hoped that next year it will be possible to cover a larger area.
It is the opinion of your Board that as much forward thinking as is possible be given to the various problems which we anticipate will become a reality at some future date, possibly in some cases sooner than expected. If the Town continues to expand, particularly in the outskirts, additional manpower and equipment must be provided for both our Police and Fire Departments. We prophesy that the Police Station is large enough to fulfill the Town's requirements for some time to come. This cannot be said, however, of the Fire Department stations. The following gives food for thought with respect to fire pro- tection.
1. The necessity of more adequate coverage of the west side of the Town. It could mean a new station large enough to handle three pieces of equipment, one of which should be a ladder truck, and the required personnel to man them. It must be remembered that most of our rest homes are on the west side.
2. The possibility of adding to the floor space at the Central Fire Station on the lower level to house additional equipment.
3. Shall we need a third fire station with equipment and person- nel on the north side of the Town?
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4. The possibility of having to add to the budget of the Tree and Moth Department in the years to come to take care of the demands of State and County for more efficient control of the various bugs, beetles, etc., that plague us, and in some instances appear to have become immune to the effects of insecticides currently in use.
5. It seems to your Board that study should be given to the necessity of more road capacity than now is laid out as accesses to the new High School.
6. If there is need for more schools, as reports indicate there apparently will be, should not the necessary land be acquired while it can be had at a reasonable price? Land takings in developed areas are usually very expensive.
Appreciating the Town is on record as desiring to enter the Metro- politan District Commission's water system at some future date, we have recommended to the Board of Public Works a re-examination of the water supply situation particularly in view of the probable higher M.D.C. entrance and water costs and beyond which the Town's approval was predicated.
We have been in communication with the Municipal Light Board in respect to examination of the rate structure versus peak load factor, franchises, capital outlay, and kindred subjects which does, or can, affect our cost of power purchased from the Boston Edison Company.
It is appreciated that some of these thoughts involve departments not under our jurisdiction, but we believe our citizens are entitled to know of our long-range thinking on the subjects mentioned, and on those which will be brought up from time to time, either through the medium of the "Chronicle" or at Town Meetings.
It is again our privilege to express our appreciation for the co- operation received from the Police Reserve Association, and the Auxiliary Fire Department for the help they rendered throughout the year to the departments with which they are affiliated. Both units are a distinct asset to the Town, and we are mighty proud of them.
Likewise, we thank the Finance Committee and all other depart- ments of the Town with whom we have worked throughout the year for their splendid cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
G. LAWRENCE ROBERTS
Secretary
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REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEAL
To the Board of Selectmen
Reading, Mass.
The undersigned submit their report for the Board of Appeal of the Town for the year 1953.
The personnel of the Board changed during the year. Mr. Clifton Nichols and Mr. Richard Jackson resigned from the Board. Mr. Law- rence A. Ingham and Mr. Forrest D. Cook were appointed as regular members. Mr. Quincy A. Lothrop 3rd, and Mr. Gerald E. Fosbroke were appointed associate members. Mr. Ernest L. Nigro remains as a regular member and Mr. Russell Miller as an associate member.
The Board heard 18 cases on 13 hearing days. Two were requests for permits under the Building Code and 16 were for variations of the Zoning By Law. Of the total 12 petitions were granted, 2 were denied, 2 were withdrawn. One petition that was granted was appealed to the Superior Court. Later this petition was withdrawn and the decision was rescinded by the Board. Another decision that was granted was also appealed to the Superior Court and action is pending. One decision has not been acted upon.
ERNEST L. NIGRO, Chairman LAWRENCE A. INGHAM FORREST D. COOK
REPORT OF CUSTODIAN OF SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' GRAVES
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To the Board of Selectmen,
Town of Reading, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves for the year ending December 31, 1953. This report is predicated upon the requirements of Sec. 22, Chapter 115 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, and Clause 12, Chapter 144 of the Acts of 1947.
Where Veterans of the armed services have served in more than one war or insurrection, the following listing gives the Veteran credit for only one:
Veterans
Credited Service
41
Revolutionary War
12
War of 1812
2
Mexican War
291
Civil War
1
Indian War
24
Spanish War
122
97
World War I
23
Mass. State Guard Service in W. W. I
25 World War II
1
Korean Service
Total
517
Appropriation for 1953
$ 1,200.00
Pay Roll
$ 1,173.16
Repairs on Veteran Graves
26.84
$ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00
There were eight Veterans interred during 1953 as follows:
Spanish War
Fred A. Curtis, Veteran Plot, Grave No. 43, Forest Glen Cemetery, died June 13, 1953, buried June 15, 1953.
World War I
Michael O'Donnell, Veteran Plot, Grave No. 63, Forest Glen Ceme- tery, died Jan. 16, 1953, buried Jan. 19, 1953.
Lester K. Pratt, Lot No. 572, Laurel Hill Cemetery, died April 4, 1953, buried April 8, 1953.
Dr. Charles R. Wakeling, Lot No. 1217, Laurel Hill Cemetery, died April 30, 1953, buried May 4, 1953.
Charles H. Field, Lot No. 111, Forest Glen Cemetery, died Oct. 22, 1953, buried Oct. 26, 1953.
World War II
Ralph E. Roxbee, Single Grave No. 163, Forest Glen Cemetery, died Feb. 21, 1953, buried Feb. 26, 1953.
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