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The proceeds of the above loan are hereby appropriated for the following purposes :
Payment of 1937 Revenue Loans $10,000.00
Mr. H. C. Barrows reported for the Finance Committee that they had approved of this Article.
The Moderator announced that a two-thirds vote was required under this motion.
The Moderator called for a rising vote.
Motion by Mr. Currier that the vote be declared unanimous.
Voted in the affirmative.
Motion by Mr. Barrows to adjourn.
Voted in the affirmative.
Attest:
WILLIAM S. CAVANAUGH
Town Clerk.
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VITAL STATISTICS
BIRTHS
Number of Births recorded in 1938 64
Male 33 Female 31
MARRIAGES
Number of Marriages recorded in 1938
67
DEATHS
Number of Deaths recorded in 1938
54
Male 30 Female 24
Persons 70 years and over who died during the year 1938:
Years
Months
Eliza Ellen Hoyt
82
Emil Kark Hofmann
82
James Woods
71
Samuel Dow
78
11
Margaret Eames
78
3
Andrea Lagamasino
81
Caroline Frances Buck
77
11
George L. Allen
76
Jennie McMulkin
87
Frank A. Roman
76
11
Rose Lyons
86
Lydia Brown
71
10
Caroline Purslow
76
2
Martha Ann Eames
81
8
George Woodman
75
Catherine Buck
79
3
James Wood
85
9
George McKittrick
78
7
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Report of Burials for Wildwood Cemetery for the Year 1938
Wilmington residents died in Wilmington
15
Wilmington residents died elsewhere Non-residents buried in Wilmington 12
18
Money Paid Town Treasurer on Dog License Account
Whole number licensed
434
Males 322 Females 56 Spayed 55 Kennel 1
By cash paid Town Treasurer $972.20
I wish to express to the Police Department my sincere thanks for their assistance and co-operation in this work.
Report of the Division of Fisheries and Game Licenses
Whole number issued 127
Resident Citizen Fishing 59
Resident Citizen Hunting 24
Resident Citizen Sporting 19
Resident Minors and Women's Fishing 13
Resident Citizen Trapping 2
Resident Citizen Minor's Trapping 1
Resident Citizen Sporting (Free)
9
By cash paid Division of Fisheries and Game $288.25
Compiled Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths
Number on hand January 1, 1938
99
Number donated 1
By cash paid Town Treasurer 1 copy 1 dollar $1.00
Number on hand December 31, 1938 97
These records are on sale by a vote of the Selectmen at $1.00 per copy. (Book stores are allowed to purchase these copies at 60 cents each) and may be obtained from the Town Clerk.
Town Licenses
Total value of licenses issued by Selectmen and recorded $4,182.00
Renewals by Town Clerk (gasoline) 107.50
By cash paid Town Treasurer 4,289.50
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM S. CAVANAUGH
Town Clerk.
THE TOWN CLERK WILL FURNISH TO PARENTS, HOUSE- HOLDERS, PHYSICIANS AND MIDWIVES APPLYING THEREFOR, BLANKS FOR RETURNS OF BIRTHS AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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JURY LIST-TOWN OF WILMINGTON Revised July 18, 1938
Name
Occupation
Address
Harry Alpert
Salesman
Salem Street
Justice V. Balser
Carpenter
Woburn Street
Michael H. Barry, Jr.
Insurance Agent
Glen Road
George L. Blaisdell
Porter
Clark Street
James D. Blake
Accountant
Middlesex Avenue
James W. Castine
Leather Worker
Columbia Street
Rufus L. Cushman
Foreman
High Street
Paul W. Dayton
Electrician
Church Street
Harry W. DeLoriea
Clerk
Church Street
Rupert W. Deming
Leather Worker
Federal Street
Philip F. Denner
Supervisor
Chestnut Street
Owen Devine Clarence E. Doucette
Baggage Master
Mystic Avenue
Engineer
Ballardvale Street
John H. Doyle
Currier
Middlesex Avenue
Adrian A. Durkee
Barber
Wilson Street
William C. Esler Walter Fitch
Sales Representa-
tive
John A. Fitzgerald
Computor
Lake Street
John R. Fleming
Truckman
Off Salem Street
Terrence A. Gallagher
Leather Worker Middlesex Avenue
Frank W. Gammons
Farmer
West Street
Osmond S. Glazebrook
Laborer
Mill Road
Clerk
Cottage Street
Bank Teller
John F. Haggerty
Pensioner
Walter L. Hale, Jr.
Oil Dealer
William S. Hale
Fireman
Columbia Street
Harry O. Henderson
Laborer
Brentwood Avenue
Foreman
Main Street Hillside Way
Walter Goss Frank J. Hadley
Boutwell Street Grand Street Chestnut Street
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Gilbert T. Hill
Janitor
Lowell Street
Joel P. Ireland
Salesman
Washington Avenue
Oliver A. McGrane
Wood Dealer
Church Street
George G. McKittrick
Machinist
Eames Street
Chester W. Nichols
Consulting Engineer
Salem Street
John J. Regan
Clerk
Off Beacon Street
Gardner I. Ritchie
Clerk
Columbia Street
Harold E. Smith
Salesman
Lowell Street
Harry Solow, Jr.
Welder
Off Salem Street
Lindsay E. Stevens
Carpenter
Washington Avenue Middlesex Avenue
Burt E. Tilley
Clerk
Paul E. Todd
Engineer
Edward A. Welling
Clerk
Joseph H. Woods
Clerk
Chestnut Street Off Glen Road Beacon Street
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ASSESSORS' VALUATION For the Year 1938
Real Estate
$ 4,008,785.00
Personal Estate
292,765.00
Excise
232,270.00
Number of Poll
1,295.00
State Tax
6,004.50
State Parks and Reservation Tax 184.14
7,062.37
County Tax
Net amount raised by Taxation
190,137.68
SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY
School Houses and Lots
$116,100.00
Memorial Park
4,500.00
Town Hall and Fire Equipment
7,250.00
Cemetery and Buildings
7,000.00
Public Library and Contents
4,800.00
Engine House and Equipment
6,100.00
Moth House and Equipment
850.00
Common and Flagstaff
2,500.00
Highway Building, Tools, Machinery and Trucks
9,800.00
Furniture, Safes and Cabinets in Town Hall
2,000.00
Sealers of Weights and Measures Equipment
2,000.00
Police Equipment
1,000.00
School Furniture, supplies etc.
9,500.00
Town Ambulance
250.00
Water Department Furniture, Tools etc.
500.00
Water Department Buildings, Standpipe, Equipment and Land
415,000.00
$589,150.00
GEORGE W. BUCK JOHN D. COOKE WILLIAM H. DOUCETTE
Board of Assessors.
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TREASURER'S REPORT
Cash in Treasury $ 36,500.87
Cash Received Account of:
Income Taxes
26,182.71
Public Welfare
5,656.94
Water Revenue
19,021.65
Deeds of Release and Sale of Land
10,338.19
Licenses
4,309.50
Corporation Taxes
561.61
Dog Licenses from Town Clerk
972.20
Return of Dog Licenses from County Treasurer
695.28
Births, Deaths and Marriages
1.00
Interest
1,117.41
Cemetery
631.00
Perpetual Care of Cemetery Lots
225.00
Highways
6,613.64
Court Fines
25.00
Soldiers' Relief
10.00
Land Court, Return of Deposits
35.25
Building Inspection
52.00
Health
834.29
Old Age Assistance
29,069.41
Education
6,540.74
Sealer's Fees
64.47
Moth Department
11.30
Emergency and Federal Relief Fund
26.29
Library
68.81
Trust Funds
608.47
Town Clerk
.20
Reimbursement for Loss of Taxes
7.31
Veteran's Exemptions
268.00
Police
1.00
State Aid
304.00
Town Notes, Anticipation of Revenue
224,000.00
Town Notes, Municipal Relief Loan
7,000.00
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Town Notes, Tax Title Account
30,500.00
George W. Buck, Collector
171,766.68
$584,020.22
PAYMENTS
Treasury Warrants
$517,303.64
Cash in Treasury
66,716.58
$584,020.22
FRANK L. EAMES,
Treasurer.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL
January 30, 1939.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
In accordance with the requirements of the Town By-Laws, I submit herewith my report as Town Counsel covering the year 1938.
A. On January 1, 1938 there were pending the following actions by or against the Town (exclusive of actions in which the Town was merely summoned as Trustee and in which it had no interest, and of tax lien foreclosure proceedings in the Land Court) :
Hakey v. Town of Wilmington, Middlesex Superior Court. (Action of tort by Mary Jane Surrette Hakey to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been received by reason of a defect in Middle- sex Avenue; ad damnum $5000.)
City of Woburn v. Town of Wilmington, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract by City of Woburn to recover for aid furnished in a public welfare case in which $102.64 is claimed to be due )
City of Woburn v. Town of Wilmington, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract by City of Woburn to recover for aid furnished in a public welfare case in which $68.84 is claimed to be due.)
City of Woburn v. Town of Wilmington, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract by City of Woburn to recover for aid furnished in a public welfare case, ad damnum $3000.)
City of Lowell v. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover the sum of $275.96 for special vocational training of certain pupils.)
City of Loweil v. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover $657.77 plus interest for aid furnished in a public welfare case.)
City of Loweil v. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover $721.90 for aid furnished in a public welfare case.)
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Town of Wlmington v. Wyckstrom, Administrator, Middlesex Pro- bate Court. (Suit in equity seeking to collect judgment previously ob- tained against above administrator in the Superior Court for Middlesex County.)
Town of Chelmsford v. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by Town of Chelmsford to recover the sum of $63.84 for aid furnished in a public welfare case.)
Louis I. Elfman v. Building Inspector and Members of the Board of Appeal, Supreme Judicial Court for Middlesex County. (Petition by Louis I. Elfman for writ of mandamus to compel the respondents to re- voke a building permit and to bring a bill in equity to restrain the erect- ion of a certain building in Thompson's Grove.)
B. During the year 1938 the following new actions were brought against the Town:
City of Woburn v, Town of Wilmington, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract by City of Woburn to recover for aid furnished in a public welfare case; ad damnum $500.)
Town of Stoneham v. Town of Wilmington, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract by Town of Stoneham to recover for aid furnished in a public welfare case; ad damnum $300.)
City of Boston v. Town of Wilmington, Suffolk Superior Court. (Action of contract by City of Boston to recover for aid furnished in public welfare cases; ad damnum $6000.)
Arthur S. Flint et al v. Town of Wilmington, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bili in equity seeking to enjoin the Town from maintaining a dam on Martin's Brook and to recover damages for flooding of plaintiff's land alleged to have been caused thereby.)
Sumner & Dunbar v. Town of Wilmington, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract to recover for goods sold to an individual, for which the Town was not liable.)
During the year 1938 the Town brought one new case, (besides sundry tax lien foreclosure proceedings in the Land Court) :
Town of Wilmington v. Marion D. Wadsworth et al, Middlesex Su- perior Court. (Bill in equity in which the Town sought to reach and apply the proceeds of a certain fire insurance policy toward the pay- ment of taxes due the Town.)
C. During the year 1938 the following actions by or against the Town were settled or disposed of:
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Louis | Elfman v. Building Inspector and Members of the Board of Appeal. This case was disposed of by entry of final judgment, after trial, in favor of the defendants, dismissing the petition.
Town of Wilmington v. Wyckstrom, Administrator. This case was disposed of by the entry of judgment in favor of the Town of the sum of $112.05.
Town of Chelmsford v. Town of Wilmington. This case was disposed of by the payment, with the approval of the Selectmen, of the sum of $25.00 in full settlement of the claim.
Sumner & Dunbar v. Town of Wilmington. This case was disposed of by the payment of the judgment by the individual actually liable thereon.
D. Compensation was received by the Town Counsel in said mat- ters and in all other matters during the year as follows:
Compensation $437.50
Disbursements 11.91
(The above payment was entirely on account of services rendered and disbursements paid in the calendar year 1937.)
Respectfully submitted,
PHILLIP B. BUZZELL
Town Counsel.
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report of the Wilmington Police Department for the year 1938.
It is indeed a pleasure for me to report, that with the exception of one case in which one of our local merchants was shot in the leg in his effort to forestall a holdup, our town has been very fortunate in not having any other major crime committed during the year and I be- lieve that the marked increased efficiency of the Department is mainly responsible for the prevention of crime.
The meeting of this Department called by your Honorable Board early in the year certainly proved very beneficial in many ways and I feel that more of these meetings should be held.
The court cases this year have been varied and the Department has been called upon to use its utmost tact in a satisfactory disposition of the cases.
During the past year the Silver Lake Section has been given ad- ditional police protection especially during the summer months when that particular section is so heavily populated.
In addition to this special police protection at Silver Lake I have made good use of the National Youth Administration as I have had boxes and stands made and equipped with life preservers which have been placed at various points about the lake for emergency and the re- sults of this feature show no drownings for Wilmington during the year 1938.
The National Youth Administration have also made several needed improvements about the Police Station.
You will note in my statistical report that there has been a marked decrease in cases involving the Violation of the Motor Vehicle Laws while Drunkenness has shown a decided increase over the previous year.
Regarding Automobile Accidents our records show an increased number over the year 1937 and the majority of cars involved in acci-
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dents were owned and registered by persons from other cities and towns. With the exception of one person who was killed the greater number of persons injured were not seriously hurt.
The Department still maintains the School Safety Patrol System and I am proud of the good work accomplished by our boys on this Patrol in taking care of the children of the lower grades at various points where it is dangerous in crossing streets.
The Red Cross Emergency Station under the jurisdiction of this Department has maintained its efficiency and many persons have re- ported for treatment.
This year each regular Officer has been made or appointed a Dog Officer and as a result it has enabled the Department to take a thorough census of all dogs in the Town. Working in conjunction with the Mid- dlesex County Dog Officer has resulted in the licensing of more dogs this year than in any other previous year. A filing system has been set up in the Department showing a true list of dogs, owners' name, address and License number. Through the facilities of the National Youth Ad- ministration a Dog Pound has been built in the rear of the Police Station.
All Officers of the Department have improved wonderfully in the art of shooting. In the early fall Col. Duncan Stewart who has been so faithful in his instruction to the men since 1935 started his school of instruction and all Officers were advancing to higher averages under his supervision but in December Colonel Stewart was taken sick and recently passed away. The Department deeply grieves the loss of such a fine friend as he proved to be.
Another pleasing act of cooperation in the Department was during the Hurricane in September when every Officer reported for duty and did excellent work.
At this time I wish to express my appreciation and thanks to your Honorable Board, to the Citizens of the Town, to the various Depart- ments and to the Officers of this Department for their cooperation and service rendered.
Number of Arrests
161
Males
147
Females
14
Residents
48
Non Residents
113
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Causes of Arrests
12
Assault and Battery
Delinquent Children
1
Drunkenness
2
Forgery
Insane
Larceny
Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation
1
Malicious Damage to Real Property
1
Misappropriation of Automobile
Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws:
Driving under the Influence
10
Leaving the scene of Accident
1
Failing to Stop for Officer
2
Speeding
16
Driving so as to Endanger
3
Failing to slow down at Intersection
3
Driving without License
3
Driving Uninsured car
1
Passing Red Light
3
Failing to Stop at Stop Sign
1
Failing to Keep to Right
1
44
Non Payment of Wages
2
Non Support
3
Non Payment of Fine
3
Peddling without License
1
Suspicious Persons
1
Vagrancy
1
Violation of Conditions of Probation
1
Disposition of Cases
Released
62
Filed
17
Discharged by Court
21
Suspended Sentence
9
House of Correction
1
To Officers of other Cities and Towns
8
To Danvers State Hospital
4
Fined
35
Fines Imposed
Probation
$603.00 4
1
Disturbing the Peace
79
4
2
2
68
Miscellaneous
Accidents Reported
.... 71
Persons Injured :
Male-57
Female-31
Total 88
Persons Killed:
Male-1
Total
1
Automobile Licenses Revoked and Suspended 42
Automobile Registrations Revoked 34
Building Found Open
54
Dogs Disposed of:
Males-41
Females-27
Total 68
Complaints
824
Complaints Investigated
824
Emergency Messages Delivered
71
Persons Bitten by Dogs
21
Persons Found 39
Permits to Work on Lord's Day 8
Number of Town Warrants Posted 30
Number of Notices posted for Registrar of Voters 10
Number of Officers Detailed for Public Assemblages
22
Notice to Delinquent Taxpayers of Dog Licenses
87
Property Found and Recovered
$7845.00
Recommendation to Registrar of Motor Vehicles for Suspension of Licenses 25
Transfer of Automobiles 440
Warrants and Summons Served
91
Warnings for Violation Motor Vehicle Laws 151
Ambulance: 1938
Ambulance Cases 67
Males
33
Females
36
Town Cases
63
Out of Town Cases
4
Accidents 7
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Ambulance Fund
Balance, December 31st, 1937
$74.54
Interest
2.05
Cash Received
350.46
Balance
427.05
Paid Out
296.32
Balance
130.73
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY J. AINSWORTH
Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my Twenty-first Annual Report as Chief of the Wilmington Fire Department.
This Department has responded to the following alarms for the year ending December 31, 1938:
Building
Chimney
Grass & Brush
Automobile
Oil Burner
Animal Rescue
Motor
False
Drowning
TOTAL
January
2
3
2
7
February
2
3
1
1
7
March
4
1 19
24
April
3
22
1
26
May
3
17
1
21
June
1
5
1
7
July
3
1
4
August
2
1
3
September
3
1
1
1
6
October
2
2
4
November
5
3
5
2
15
December
3
1
1
1
1
1
8
-
Total
30
9
77
5
3
1
1
5
1
132
North Wilmington Co. have responded to sixty of these alarms as follows: House 18, Chimney 3, Grass and Brush 34, Auto 2, False 2, and Drowning 1.
Valuation of Buildings Not Destroyed
$40,500.00
Valuation of Buildings Destroyed
6,700.00
Damage to Buildings
5,730.00
Valuation of Contents
33,117.00
Damage to Contents
6,367.00
..
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Valuation of Autos
2,250.00
Damage to Autos
280.00
Feet of 21/2 inch Hose used
15,700
Feet of 11/2 inch Hose used
22,800
Oil Permits issued
32
Hydrants used
19
Mileage of Trucks:
Reo
151-1
Ford No. 4
497-5
La France
141-2
ROLL OF DEPARTMENT
Chief Edwin L. Day
Asst. Chief Winfred W. Rice
Captain Chester T. Horton
Clerk Charles H. Black
Members
W. G. Buckle
F. A. Field
J. J. Reagan
J. W. Castine
J. R. Gracie
C. D. Sumner
H. J. Cutter
F. J. Muse
W. E. Townsend
E. H. Downing
N. W. Perry
R. K. Wood
R. W. Deming
H. W. Peitzsch
J. G. Watters
E. W. Eames
N. W. Rice
NORTH WILMINGTON COMPANY
Captain Donald W. Foster
Clerk E. H. Sargent
H. H. Cutter
Members L. A. Durkee
A. S. Williams
H. W. Cutter
E. W. Eaton
L. M. Swain
Respectfully submitted
EDWIN L. DAY
Chief Fire Department.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen·
I herewith submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year 1938.
Sealed Adj. Condemned
Platform Scales over 10,000 lbs.
1
Platform Scales 5000 to 10,000 lbs
3
Platform Scales 100 to 5000 1bs
10
Counter Scales 100 lbs. or over
1
Counter Scales under 100 1bs.
6
Spring scales 100 lbs. or over
9
1
Spring Scales under 100 lbs.
34
13
1
Computing Scales under 100 lbs.
19
4
Personal Weighing Scales
4
1
Avoirdupois
65
Liquid Measures
28
Oil Jars
8
Meters 1 inch inlet
47
7
Bulk and Tank Trucks:
Meters over 1 inch inlet
12
8
Gasoline Pumps
5
Oil Measuring Pumps
5
Grease Measuring Pumps
7
Quantity Measures on Pumps
39
15
Sealing fees collected and turned over to Town Treasurer $64.47
The following are weights of commodities for immediate deliv- ery:
-Incorrect-
Tested
Correct
Under
Over
Coal in Paper Bags
54
27
27
Butter
18
16
2
Bread
31
5
26
Confectionery
5
5
73
Beans
25
23
2
Lard
16
6
10
Potatoes
8
8
-
Total
157
85
2
70
Number of Licenses Inspected
12
Hawkers and Pedlers Seals
4
Junk Dealers
1
Clinical Thermometers
9
Expenses of Department are as follows:
Appropriation
$420.00
Total Expenses
417.63
Unexpended Balance
$2.37
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN F. MUSE
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
Wilmington, Mass., Jan. 9, 1939.
Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
The following is my report as Inspector of Buildings from April 4, 1938 to December 31, 1938 inclusive.
The total number of permits granted, 55
34 were new construction.
21 were alterations.
The total estimated value is $36,966.00. Permit fees amounting to $44.50 were collected and turned over to the Town Treasurer.
I wish at this time to thank the Police Department for the co-opera- tion given me.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. CRISPO
Inspector of Buildings.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
January 23, 1939.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Wilmington, Mass.
Gentlemen:
No slaughtering inspected during the year 1938.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH B. ODIORNE
Inspector of Slaughtering
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
We regret to report the death of our former Librarian. For thirty- eight years she had held this position and she knew the books and au- thors and could give helpful advice to readers. It will take some time for another to familiarize themselves with the contents and details of our Library. We would, therefore, ask your indulgence for awhile if the service is somewhat slow.
We shall shortly require re-registration of all persons borrowing books from the Library. This is necessary in order to keep our files com- plete with proper names and addresses.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD N. EAMES, Chairman CHARLOTTE HATHAWAY HELEN BUCK PHILLIP BUZZELL LOUIS T. McMAHON PETER NEILSON
Trustees of the Public Library.
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£
MISS ANNA TOLMAN SHELDON
In Memoriam
ANNA TOLMAN SHELDON
With profound sorrow, the Trustees of the Public Library record the death on August 29, 1938, of their faithful Librarian, Anna Tolman Sheldon. Miss Sheldon was appointed Librarian in 1900 and had served continuously in that capacity up to the time of her death.
Every now and then God sends a spirit into the world who lives according to His precepts and of whom it may be said, "She was a real Christian". By her devotion to her spiritual life and her faithfulness in her worldly duties it can be said, "She served her Master well".
In her work she was always desirous of improving the Library, of providing worthwhile reading, and extended courtesy, and help- fulness to all who consulted her, or asked her assistance. She was most conscientious in her duties and exacting in her accounting, she served her community well.
With the sense of community loss is mingled deep sympathy for the members of her family.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees, Wilmington Public Library. January 25. 1939.
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REPORT OF THE ACTING LIBRARIAN
To the Honorable Board of Trustees:
I herewith submit my report as Acting Librarian.
As I did not assume my duties until the latter part of the summer, this report will not be as complete as in former years.
A number of public documents, leaflets and pamphlets have been received, also bulletins from the State Department of Education and Northeastern University and the State College at Amherst. These have been placed on the reading table. The following magazines have been subscribed to: Bird Lore, National Geographic, Hygeia, National Sports- man, Pictorial Review, Playmate, Child Life, St. Nicholas, Country Gentleman, Better Homes and Gardens, Readers Digest, Radio News, American, Good Housekeeping, Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, Nature, Science Digest, American Boy, Boys' Life, Life and Health, Outdoor Life and Woman's Home Companion. These magazines may be taken from the library after a period of sixty days.
The Christian Science Publishing Company supply us with the Wednesday copy of the Christian Science Monitor and the Christian Science Journal. Other magazines contributed are Specialty Salesman, Our Dumb Animals, Recruiting News and the Bell Telephone Quarterly.
Number of new books purchased during the year 134 volumes Number of books in library 7,615 volumes
Number of books taken out during the year 11,506 Number of magazines taken from library 523
Other literature taken from library 14
Many books have been taken from the shelves owing to their con- dition and cannot be in circulation until repairs have been made.
One book was borrowed for a student from the Boston Public Library.
Fines on library books sent to the Town Treasurer $68.81
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