Town of Tewksbury annual report 1933-1938, Part 10

Author: Tewksbury (Mass.)
Publication date: 1933
Publisher: Tewksbury (Mass.)
Number of Pages: 980


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District Court of Lowell, Fines


$


100.00 $


100.00


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Bicentennial Committee


Advertising, Donations, Books, etc. .....


..


$ 1,853.05 $ 1,853.05


Miscellaneous


State Treasurer, Refund Gas Excise Tax $ 38.73


State Treasurer, Reimbursement Loss of Taxes


2,889.87


State Treasurer, Corporation Tax 341.01


State Treasurer, Gas & Electric


1,443.89


State Treasurer, R. R. Tax, Tel. & Tel.


177.43


State Treasurer, National Bank Tax


20.87


State Treasurer, Veteran's Exemption


40.79


H. C. Dawson, License Fees


157.00


H. C. Dawson, Dog License Fees


627.60


Director of Standards, License Fees


44.00


Jesse Kemp, Inspection Fees


350.45


Checks turned into Treasury


55.22


Daniel E. McQuaide, Reimbursement Federal Excise Tax 17.25


D. C. Cameron, Pasteurization License


10.00


A. Osterman, Pasteurization License


10.00


N. M. Anderson, Pasteurization License


10.00


Whiting Milk Company, License


.50


H. P. Hood & Sons, License


.50


Bustead Milk Company, License


.50


Anderson Brothers, License


.50


F. S. Spaulding, License


.50


R. W. Barron, Refund on Check No. 8938.


3.90


Merchant's National Bank, Interest


30.48


Taxes Received and Refunded to Collector


222.91


George K. James, Permits


14.00


Irving French, Telephone


1.70


Herbert L. Trull, Telephone


8.30


Robert E. Gay, Telephone


2.00


Alice A. Pike, Telephone


1.80


Harry C. Dawson, Telephone


31.00


Everett H. King, Telephone


1.65


F. S. Spaulding, Use of Road Roller


5.33


D. C. Cameron, Sealing Fees


28.98


Emergency Finance Board, C. W. S.


249.00


$ 6,837.66


Income Tax


State Trreasurer


$ 9,657.40


62


Trust Funds


Received from Wm. Prindle Fund $ 4.00


Received from Louisa Bridges Fund 3.00


Received from Jeremiah Kittredge


3.00


Received from Samuel Jaques Fund


3.00


Received from Ebenezer Page Fund


5.00


Received from Peter Clark Fund


5.00


Received from Martha Shedd Fund


6.00


Received from Foster School Fund


5.50


-


$ 34.50


Total Money Received


$388,511.98


Credit


Highways:


Highway 81


$ 22,354.42


Whipple Road, Chapter 90


2,434.75


Chapter 90 Maintenance


6,000.00


Andover Street Chapter 90


4,857.44


Andover Street Chapter 90, 1934


14,000.00


$ 49,646.61


Schools:


Teachers


19,508.84


Transportation


7,978.28


School Houses


2,121.72


Fuel & Janitor


5,755.08


School Books & Supplies


2,000.50


Tuition


11,313.20


School Supervision


877.56


Teacher's Retirement Board


741.50


School Miscellany


1,540.96


School Nurse


950.72


Medical Inspection


200.00


$ 52,988.36


Public Welfare


11,995.56


Military Aid


1,771.92


Stationery & Printing


825.57


Salaries


2,455.00


Incidentals


864.10


Board of Health


603.80


Memorial Day


238.20


Street Lighting


5,690.41


63


Library


1,406.68


Town Hall


2,997.82


General


123,307.91


Tree Warden


500.00


Interest


3,098.34


Police


2,974.01


Parks and Commons


190.04


Assessors


1,800.00


Fire Department


3,498.12


Vocational School


1,879.35


Oil or Binder


4,955.28


C. W. S. (Special Fund)


249.00


Old Age Assistance


1,522.67


Collection of Taxes


3,495.63


Middlesex T. B. Hospital


2,169.53


Shawsheen School


523.59


Excise Tax Refunds


3.92


Cemetery Trust Funds


29.00


Foster School Fund


5.50


Special Appropriation, C. W. S.


250.00


Inspection Meat & Animals


568.00


High School Site


5,000.00


Rebuilding Fire Truck


842.43


Purchase Fire Hose


1,194.80


Purchase Fire Truck


3,498.25


Foster School Loan


2,502.00


Shawsheen School Loan


2,196.00


Land Damages


733.53


Special Appropriation, Water Supply


1,700.00


Bi-Centennial Celebration


3,351.87


Sealer of Weights & Measures


212.73


Taxes Paid to Treasurer and Transmitted to. Tax Collector


296.70


Municipal Fire Insurance Fund


1,500.00


High School Account


6,061.25


Unpaid Bills, 1933


1,088.33


Total Money Received


Total Money Paid Out


$312,681.81 $388,511.98 312,681.81


Cash in Bank:


General Town Account


$ 21,891.42


High School Fund, P. W. A. Project 6998 53,938.75


Cash Balance $ 75,830.17


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Assets


State and County Account, Whipple Road $ 1,000.00 Outstanding Taxes Uncollected 59,151.70


Cash on Hand


75,830.17


$135,981.87


Liabilities


Middlesex T. B. Hospital Loan Note No 92 ... $ 1,825.54 Shawsheen School Loan, Notes Nos. 104, 105 and 106 5,400.00


Note No. 110, due January 9, 1935


10,000.00


Note No. 112, due March 21, 1935


20,000.00


Note No. 114, High School Site, due March 30 1935


2,500.00


Note No. 118, due December 10, 1935


25,000.00


Note No. 119, due December 10, 1935


10,000.00


High School Loan, Notes Nos. 121 to 177 inc


57,000.00


$131,725.54


Total Assets


$135,981.87


Total Liabilities


$131,725.54


Balance in favor of the Town $ 4,256.33


FINANCIAL CONDITION OF TOWN IN LAST TEN YEARS


Tax Rate


1925 Balance against the Town Jan. 1st


$ 19,346.46 $


30.80


1926 Balance against the Town Jan. 1st


27,139.79


31.00


1927 Balance against the Town Jan. 1st


21,390.88


29.00


1928 Balance against the Town Jan. 1st


21,952.24 34.00


1929 Balance against the Town Jan. 1st


21,548.92


29.20


1930 Balance in favor of Town Jan. 1st


1,604.76


29.40


1931 Balance in favor of Town Jan. 1st


11,126.04


24.00


1932 Balance in favor of Town Jan. 1st


13,201.94


24.00


1933 Balance in favor of Town Jan. 1st


18,781.58


24.80


1934 Balance in favor of Town Jan. 1st


10,283.39


30.00


1935 Balance in favor of Town Jan. 1st


4,256.33


Respectfully submitted,


ALICE A. PIKE,


Town Treasurer.


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TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT


1931 Account


Recommitment


$ 2,001.48


Abatements


278.52


Taxes Collected


686.68


Credited with Taxes on Tax Titles


393.00


Interest on Above Tax Titles


65.82


Interest Collected


72.49


Outstanding Jaunary 10, 1935


643.28


.....


1932 Account


Recommitment


$ 15,344.00


Abatements


153.40


Taxes Collected


9,449.13


Credited with Taxes on Tax Titles


4,134.38


Interest on Above Tax Titles


516.41


Interest Collected


929.93


Outstanding January 10, 1935


1,607.09


1933 Account


Recommitment


$ 22,185.17


Abatements


4.80


Taxes Collected


9,026.42


Credited with Taxes on Tax Titles


1,069.14


Interest on Above Tax Titles


60.00


Interest Collected


521.14


Outstanding January 10, 1935


12,084.81


1934 Account (Excise)


Amount of Warrants


$ 4,147.72


Abatements Granted


139.57


Taxes Collected


2,762.70


Refunds to be made


24.86


Charges Collected


9.45


Outstanding January 10 1935


1,270.31


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1934 Account (Poll, Personal and Real Estate)


Amount of Warrants


$137,882.70


Abatements Granted


408.80


Taxes Collected


96,339.31


Refunds to be made


96.00


Interest on Taxes


40.89


Outstanding Jaunary 10, 1935


41,230.59


Restpectfully submitted,


ROBERT W. BARRON,


Collector of Taxes.


67


REPORT OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT


To the Board of Health of the Town of Tewksbury: Gentlemen:


As your Agent the following is my report for the year ending December 31, 1934.


Contagious Diseases


Diseases


No. Cases


No. Deaths


Tuberculosis


4


1


Pneumonia


8


1


Diphtheria


1


0


Typhoid Fever


1


0


Measles


38


0


Chicken Pox


2


0


Dog Bite


10


0


Scarlet Fever


1


0


Whooping Cough


2


-


-


Total


67


2


One of the important health problems of the times is the quaran- tine of dogs in so called "dog bite" cases and the subsequent treat- ment. It has been determined that the least skin break caused by a rabid dog is dangerous and needs immediate attention. But even more important is to capture and quarantine the animal, so that a definite diagnosis of the case can be made by the quarantine ob- servation. The following is the recommendation of the State Depart- ment of Public Health.


The Department of Public Health acting under the provisions of Chapter 320 of the Acts of 1934, recommends antirabic treasment as follows:


1. TREATMENT IMPERATIVE: Persons bitten by or intimately exposed to the saliva of


a. A Clinically rabid animal.


b. An animal the head of which was found positive for rabies on laboratory examination.


c. An animal the head of which was found suspicious for rabies on laboratory examination.


2. TREATMENT ADVISED in the following instances unless the circumstances surrounding the bite are such that in the opinion of the attending physician there is no possibility of rabies in the individual case:


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a. Persons bitten on the head should be treated at once regard- less of the condition of the dog. Treatment may be discon- tinued at the end of seven days provided dog is still well and is kept under observation for seven additional days, treat- ment to be resumed if dog shows signs of rabies during this period.


b. Persons bitten by or intimately exposed to the saliva of:


(1) An animal the head of which was in such condition on reaching the laboratory that it could not be examined and was therefore classified as unsatisfactory.


(2) A lost animal, that is an animal which could not be restrained for a clinical observation period of fourteen days or the head of which could not be submitted for laboratory examination.


(3). An animal which was killed without being held for ex- amination and without subsequent examination of the head.


Special attention is called to the importance of a fourteen-day restraint and observation period for all dogs which have inflicted a bite.


Again let me suggest to the milk raisers and dealers the necessity of applying for and having posted on their premises a permit to raise or sell milk. This application should be in the hands of the Board of Health before April 1st of each year. There is no charge attached to the raiser's permit, but fifty cents should accompany the dealer's application. With regard to contagious diseases we have been fortunate except in the case of measles, where thirty-eight cases were carded, but no deaths followed. Fumigation of homes after contagious cases has been discontinued as a routine measure, but will be carried out in any case if requested by the family.


Respectfully submitted,


HERBERT M. LARRABEE, M. D.


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE


The number of persons on the rolls have increased over that of last year; owing to the fact that it has been possible to transfer some of these cases to F. E. R. A. at various times, the amount of aid has been much smaller. Of course, the permanent cases have continued throughout the year. Our expenses have been less, our collctions have been less also. The cost of the Department has been $11,995.56. In all fairness this expense should be partly reduced, as those em- ployable have been working for other departments of the Town, al- though the bills were paid by the Board of Public Welfare.


Some have been employed by the Highway Department, removing snow, and in the Gravel Pits. Some have been under the charge of the Tree Warden, cutting brush and removing trees. Some at the Town Hall.


The cost of collection of bills due the Town which is paid by this department is the largest single bill which the department pays. As this money is turned into the General Account of the Town, it seems to me only fair that the General Account should bear the cost, but under the present rules this is not the case.


Owing to the uncertainty in regard to the continuance of F. E. R. A. during the Summer months, I can see no prospect of much curtailment of expenses for the coming year. During the month of May, in the past year, when all C. W. A. and F. E. R. A. expenditures were stopped, the cost of the Welfare Department increased a great deal. If a similiar state of affairs should develop this summer, the present bills would be more than doubled. I am convinced that allotments will be curtailed, but to what extent, I have no means of knowing.


In June, before F. E. R. A. allotments were granted, it was agreed that the Town, through the Department of Public Welfare, would assume the cost of such small tools as might be necessary. In return for this, the Department of Public Welfare was allowed the privilege of transferring to F. E. R. A., 50 percent of all men employed on work gangs. This bill this year has been met by the Department of Public Welfare funds. I have an article in the Town Warrant to cover the year 1935.


Expenses as per Auditors Report $ 11,995.56


Receipts from :


State of Massachusetts $ 1,620.21


City of Woburn 620.30


City of Boston 603.21


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Town of Dracut


417.64


City of Somerville


423.81


City of Lowell


255.25


City of Waltham


193.00


Town of Andover


117.00


$ 4,250.42


The following sums are due:


City of Waltham


326.28


City of Woburn


309.84


Town of North Reading


94.75


Town of Wilmington


45.00


City of Malden


43.00


City of Lynn


109.98


City of Lawrence


178.05


State of Massachusetts


1,661.38


$ 2,768.28


NET COST


$ 2,746.08


The cases are divided as follows:


Two in State Infirmary.


Two children, Division of Child Welfare.


Three minor children boarded with relatives. Thirty cases aided in their own homes.


We wish to extend our cordial thanks to all who have donated clothing, groceries and money to be distributed through this office.


Respectfully submitted,


EVERETT H. KING, HERBERT L. TRULL, IRVING F. FRENCH.


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TABLE OF ESTIMATES FOR 1935


Street Lighting


$ 6,000.00


Incidentals


1,000.00


Highways


12,000.00


Schools


57,993.00


Library (Dog Tax)


850.00


Police


3,000.00


Stationery and Printing


750.00


Board of Health


1,000.00


Salaries


3,000.00


Park Commission


300.00


Tree Warden


1,500.00


Dept. Public Welfare


15,000.00


Fire Department


3,500.00


Bureau of Oid Age Pension


2,000.00


Town Hall


3,500.00


Assessors


1,900.00


Vocational School


1,750.00


Inspection of Meats and Animals


600.00


Aid, State and Military


2,500.00


Interest on Loans


3,000.00


Collection of Taxes


3,500.00


Gypsy Moth


1,647.79


Municipal Insurance


1500.00


Sealer of Weights and Measures


225.00


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPRAISERS


The Board of Appraisers submit the following report:


Highway Department


January 1, 1933


$ 8,558.50


Net Increase $ 1,201.25


Moth and Tree Warden Departments


January 1, 1935 $ 1,243.60


Net Loss $ 22.60


IRVING F. FRENCH, EVERETT H. KING, HERBERT L. TRULL.


Appraisers.


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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MEATS AND PROVISIONS


To the Board of Selectmen, Town of Tewksbury:


Gentlemen: Following is my report for inspection of meats and provisions for the year of 1934 from January 1 to December 31, 1934.


Number of sides of beef inspected 1386


Number of Calves inspected 1020


Number of Hogs inspected 349


Number of Sheep inspected 4


Cattle Condemned


Number of sides of beef condemned 14


Number of heads condemned 12


Number of sets of lungs condemned 6


Number of livers condemned 20


Swine Condemned


Number of swine condemned 2


Number of heads condemned


6


Number of sets of lungs condemned 8


Number of livers condemned 9


Calves Condemned


Number of veals condemned 23


Number of ssheep condemned 1


Respectfully submitted,


ASAHEL H. JEWELL


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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS


To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Tewksbury:


Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Inspector of Animals from January 1, 1934 to December 31, 1934.


Cows inspected 869


Young Cattle inspected


160


Bulls inspected


30


Sheep inspected


14


Hogs inspected


654


Goats inspected


6


Stables inspected


93


I have released for immediate slaughter 13 head of cattle, 51 calves.


For dairy purposes 119 head of cattle and 5 dogs were quarantined for rabies and released at the end of 14 days.


I have inspected 36 barns where cattle are under State and Fed- eral supervision.


Respectfully submitted,


ASAHEL H. JEWELL.


75


REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:


As Park Commissioners, we submit the following:


During the year the commons have been mowed and raked as usual. Approximately 300 feet of curbing has been put around about half the commons. The cement, forms, etc., were bought by the Village Improvement Association. A rock garden was built near the flag pole, the band stand painted, roof repaired and granite dust spread on the walks.


The band stand should be shingled, the rest of the commons curbed and the one facing the hall, graded. We recommend $300.


Signed :


THOMAS C. McAUSLAND, Chairman DANIEL F. DILLWORTH HARRIS M. BRIGGS


REPORT OF AGENT FOR SUPPRESSION OF GYPSY AND BROWN TAIL MOTHS


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


As local agent for the suppression of the Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths I submit the following:


Nothing was allowed this Dept. the past year and stripped trees were noticed in several places during the late Summer.


A crew of E. R. A. men are scouting the woodlands and several very bad infestations have been found. These pests are increasing and an appropriation of at least $1000 should be voted to keep them under control.


Yours respectfully,


HARRIS M. BRIGGS


Local Agent


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REPORT OF FISH AND GAME WARDEN


To The Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:


As Fish and Game Warden I submit the following:


During the year, seventy-one complaints were received and in- vestigated. A total of two hundred and seventy-nine hours of patrol work was done in Tewksbury. During the year, the Department of Fisheries and Game forwarded ninety-six pheasants which were lib- erated in covers of our town. One thousand brown trout were put in the Shawsheen river, and fifteen-hundred yellow perch were put in Long pond. No trout were put in Trull brook this year due to its dry condition during the hot summer months. It is the plan of the District Warden to liberate some quail in Tewksbury another year. Better trout fishing was found in most of our brooks this year, than it has been for several years.


Yours respectfully,


CYRIL L. BARKER.


REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:


As Tree Warden I submit the following:


Owing to the small amount allowed this Department we were able to cut brush on only half the streets.


Notice has just been received of the necessity to prune and spray our Elms that they may not contract the Dutch Elm disease. I recommend an appropriation of $1500.


Yours respectfully,


HARRIS M. BRIGGS


Tree Warden.


77


REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES


To the Selectmen of the Town of Tewksbury:


Gentlemen:


Following is the report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Tewksbury for the year ending Dec. 31, 1934.


No. of Scales Sealed


Platform scales, 5000 lbs. or over 2


Platform scales, 100 to 5000 lbs.


9


Counter scales, under 100 lbs. 7


Beam scales, under 100 lbs.


1


Spring scales, over 100 1bs.


2


Spring scales, under 100 lbs.


18


Computing scales, under 100


5


Personal weighing scales


1


No. of Avoirdupois Weights


Avoirdupois 46


No. of Capacity Measures Sealed Liquid Devices


Liquid Measures 21


No. of Automatic Measuring Pumps


Gasoline Pumps


30


Oil Jars


9


Kerosene Pumps


6


Molasses Pumps


4


I have collected in fees $28.98 and turned them over to the Town Treasurer.


Respectfully submitted,


D. J. CAMERON


Dept. Sealer.


78


REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.


Gentlemen: As Chief of the Fire Department, I herewith submit the following report.


Total number of fires attended


113


Forest fires


64


Grass fires


28


Building fires


10


Chimney fires


6


Automobile fires


2


False alarms


2


Out of town fires


1


Total value on buildings and contents: Forty-five thousand, two hundred seventy-five dollars ($45,275.00). Damage: Three thousand, five hundred twenty-five dollars ($3,525.00). Insurance paid: Two thousand, four hundred dollars ($2,400.00). Personal property and Real Estate of the Fire Department: Twenty-four thousand, five hun- dred dollars ($24,500.00). Laid 5,850 feet of 21/2 inch hose, 2,250 feet of 11/2 inch hose and 12,150 feet of 1 inch hose. Used 153 extin- guishers and 5 chemical tanks. Raised 396 feet of ladders. Miles traveled to fires: 452 miles.


Yours respectfully,


ALDEN S. HAINES,


Chief of the Fire Department.


79


REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE TEWKSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY


The Trustees of the Public Library submit the following report: Details of expenditures will be found in the report of the Auditor.


Regular monthly meetings have been held with the exception of July and August.


In February assistant Wesley Barron resigned to accept the posi- tion of Tax Collector. A very able assistant has been found in Wil- liam Brooks who was appointed at that time.


We regret the loss of Rev. Elmer Loux, one of our Trustees, who has moved from town.


At this time we wish to thank Mr. George James for the time and work which he put into the magazine rack which is a great con- venience to the librarians as well as the patrons.


It is earnestly requested that any patron wishing a book of non- fiction leave the title with the librarian so that it may be purchased.


Our thanks are due the librarian and her assistants for their faithful and courteous work, donors of books and the patrons for their cooperation.


It is hoped that the request for $850 found in the warrant will be granted.


Respectfully submitted,


MIRIAM SPAULDING, KATE FOLSOM, EDGAR SMITH, GRACE W. DAWSON, RUTH W. SMITH,


Trustees.


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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE


To The Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:


As Chief of Police I submit the Following:


During the year, four hundred and twenty-two complaints were received and investigated.


A total of twenty-two arrests were made during the year, which were as follows:


Assault and battery-1 Breaking and entering-4


Larceny-3 Drunkenness-2


Violating illegitmate child act-6


Operating while under the influence-2


Neglect of family-3 Violation of probation-1


A total of nine thousand and ninety-two miles was traveled an- swering calls and making investigations.


A total of two thousand nine hundred and eighty-two dollars and fifty cents ($2982.50) in stolen merchandise was recovered by the department and returned to the owners.


During the year, the Lowell Humane Society was called upon fifty seven times to dispose of dogs and cats.


Yours respectfully,


CYRIL L. BARKER,


Chief of Police.


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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE 200th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION


To the Citizens of Tewksbury:


The Committee in charge of the celebration of the 200th Anni- versary of the Incorporation of the Town of Tewksbury, held August 25, 26, 27, 1934, hereby submits the following report: Appropriation from the Town $ 1,500.00


Donations:


Mr. Henry H. Hilton $ 25.00


Mr. C. Brooks Stevens


50.00


Hon. Joseph R. Cotton


5.00


Hon. Charles D. Howard


20.00


$ 100.00


Advertisements in Ye Towne Book


1,117.00


Sale of Ye Towne Book


326.04


Concessions:


Goodnow & Co.


50.00


C. F. Young Co.


37.50


Donaldson's Art Store


5.00


Lydon Catering Co.


3.23


$ 95.73


Sale of Anniversary Buttons


95.90


Moving Picture Show


56.55


Sale of Cuts


8.00


Sale of nails and lumber:


Patten & Co.


$ 3.00


Thomas P. Sawyer


15.00


$ 18.00


Refunds:


Balfe Service Co. (Envelopes)


$ 34.50


Stamps


.25


A. G. Pollard Co. (overpaid)


1.08


$ 35.83


$ 3,353.05


Expenditures


3,351.87


Unexpended Balance


$ 1,18


NOTE: See Auditor's report for detailed list of expenses.


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Under sunny skies, the celebration was witnessed by approx- imately twelve to fifteen thousand citizens, former residents and visi- tors.


We wish to acknowledge our appreciation of the wholehearted support given us by the townspeople.


Your committee held many meetings to discuss and plan for the type of a celebration that would appeal to everyone.


We believe as a result of this 200th Anniversary Celebration, a closer and better community spirit has been established.


The Committee have prepared a folio of photographs, properly designated, and request after the townspeople have had opportunity to view the same, that the folio, copies of Ye Towne Book and a Town Report, be boxed, sealed and marked, "Not to be opened until the next Celebration of the Incorporation of the Town of Tewksbury."


We believe this will prove of historical interest and value to a later generation.


HAROLD J. PATTEN, Chairman JOHN J. SULLIVAN MARK ROPER


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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT


To the Board of Trustees of the Tewksbury Public Library:


The following report is respectfully submitted:


During the year 1934 nearly 75 per cent more books were added to the library than in the previous year. Nearly fifty books were re- placed.


The magazine rack which was built by Mr. James has been found very convenient and helpful.


One afternoon in the fall two story tellers from the Boston Public Library told stories to pupils at the Foster School. This was made possible through the courtesy of the State Division of Public Libraries. An exhibition of children's books was held at this time.


There has been an increase in the circulation of both books and magazines.


The library hours are as follows: Wednesday evenings, 7-8.30; Saturdays, 2-9. Legal holidays and the last two Saturdays in August excepted.


CIRCULATION OF BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY


Wednesdays


Fiction


4,404


Religion


5


History


21


Sociology


14


Literature


2


Science


28


Travel


25


Poetry


44


Arts


24


Philosophy


4


Biography


8


Total


4,579


Saturdays


Fiction


11,990


Religion


22


History


51


Sociology


22


Literature


16


Science


86


Travel


88


Poetry


150


Arts


107


Philosophy


25


Biography


67


Total


12,624


Wednesdays and Saturdays 17,203 Total Circulation Library and Districts 18,489


84


CIRCULATION OF BOOKS IN DISTRICTS


Wamesit


Fiction


1,006


Religion


History


Sociology


Literature


Science


Travel


1


Poetry


Arts


3


Philosophy


Biography


Total


1,010


North Tewksbury School


Fiction


245


Religion 3


History


Sociology


Literature


Science


12


Travel


Poetry 4


Arts


12 Philosophy


Biography


Total 276


Total Circulation in District 1,286


CIRCULATION OF MAGAZINES


American 33


American Boy


6


American Girl 21


Atlantic Monthly 16


Better Homes & Gardens 34


Child Life 98


Columbia 3


Cosmopolitan 45




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