Annual Reports of the Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor, Town Clerk

ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE ; IM

Town Officers

OF THE TOWN OF

West Bridgewater

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ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Town Officers and Committees

OF THE TOWN OF WEST BRIDGEWATER

FOR THE YEAR 1932

EDWARD H. CROCKER, Town Clerk. Born in Barnstable, Mass,, August 5th, 1864. Died in West Bridgewater, November 12th, 1932.

On March 15th, 1909 he was sworn in as Town Clerk, and continued in that capacity for Twenty-three Years. Mourning the loss of his wife who died in 1927, and with continually failing health, he strove on, meeting his misfortunes and valient- ly striving to perform his obligations of Office and his self- imposed duties to the Public, who will long remember him for his many helpful acts, performed without publicity.

A Faithful and Competent Official. Town Officers for 1932*

MODERATOR Howard B. Wilbur

TOWN CLERK Edward H. Crocker

TOWN ACCOUNTANT Arthur C. Peckham

SELECTMEN AND BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE Elected Term Expires James A. Hemenway, 1930 1933 Morton A. Simmons, 1931 1934 Gustaf A. Peterson, 1932 1935

ASSESSORS Elected Term Expires Edwin H. Thayer, 1930 1933 Robert G. Dean, 1931 1934 Albert Manley, 1932 1935

TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR Catherine M. Howard 4

TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY Elected Term Expires

.Dabll 1V1. oOUie, ±VO\J Ada M. Wood, 1930 1933 Louis P. Hayden, 1931 1934 Martha B. Mason, 1931 1934 Edith F. Howard, 1932 1935 Daniel J. Lothrop, 1932 1935

SCHOOL COMMITTEE Elected Term Expires Frank G. Chadwick, 1930 1933

Edwin H. Thayer, resigned Sept. 12, 1932, 1930 1933 Corelli C. Alger, 1931 1934 Walter C. Whiting, 1931 1934 Edith M. Alger, 1932 1935 Harold S. Lyon, 1932 1935

Faelton C. Perkins, appointed to fill vacancy by joint action of School Committee and Selectmen.

WATER COMMISSIONERS Elected Term Expires Faelton C. Perkins, 1930 1933 Warren P. Laughton, 1931 1934 Hervey Dunham, 1932 1935

TREE WARDEN Christopher Read

CONSTABLES Ervin W. Lothrop Chester R. Ripley May 9th, 1932, Christoper Read was appointed a Con- stable and was sworn to faithful performance of his duties on same date. 5

SURVEYORS OF LUMBER, WOOD AND BARK Albert A. Howard Elmer Sullivan James A. Hemenway Chester R. Ripley Robert G. Dean

FIELD DRIVERS George F. Ryder Albert A. Howard John Fallon

FENCE VIEWERS Charles E. Kinney George Tucker

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Bert L. Carter, Ralph S. Frellick, Emmons C. Porter, John M. Richards, Alfred T. Wells, term expires 1933. Mason W. Alger, Kenneth L. Hardenbrook, George W. Smith, B. Frank Hanscom, Nils P. Nillson term expires 1934. G. Willard Peterson, Arthur E. Ryder, George N. Davis, John Olson, Chester Thayer, term expires 1935.

OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN

SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS Daniel A. Penpraese

TOWN PHYSICIAN Dr. Adolor 0. Belmore

CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT Warren P. Laughton 6

ASSISTANT CHIEF Edward L. Bourne

CHIEF OF POLICE Warren P. Laughton

POLICE OFFICERS Ervin W. Lothrop Chester R. Ripley

SPECIAL OFFICERS Daniel A. Penpraese Christopher Read

REGISTRARS OF VOTERS Elected Term Expires Paul Revere, 1930 1933 Francis A. Mahoney, 1931 1934 John L. Sullivan, 1932 1935 Edward H. Crocker, Town Clerk

SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH WORK Christopher Read

FOREST FIRE WARDEN Warren P. Laughton

SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Christopher Read

INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND SLAUGHTERING David Dailey 7

DOG OFFICER Ervin W. Lothrop

BURIAL AGENT* Edward H. Crocker

TOWN COUNSEL

Harold S. Lyon

PUBLIC WEIGHERS Arthur D. Todd Chester R. Ripley Gustav A. Peterson

DEPUTY FOREST FIRE WARDENS Albert Manley, Ervin W. Lothrop, Levi T. Nute, Gerald

L. Wilbur, Edward L. Bourne, William I. Irwin.

Town Clerk's Report

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING A meeting, duly warned, of the inhabitants of the Town of West Bridgewater, qualified to vote in Elections and Town Affairs was held in the Town Hall on Monday, March 7th, 1932 at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and the following is a record of the doings of said meeting, viz: The meeting was called to order at 9 o'clock by the Moderator, Howard B. Wilbur, and the call for the meeting was read by the Town Clerk. After Article one had been read, which was to elect the Town Officers named on the Official Ballot, it was voted to waive the reading of the other articles. The record of the service by the Constable was read by the Town Clerk, Edward H. Crocker. Following the reading of the call for the meeting and the Constable's return of the Warrant, the Polls were declared open. The ballot box was inspected by the election officers, and then locked and the key delivered to Ervin W. Lothrop, Constable at the ballot box. The following persons were sworn as election officers by Town Clerk Edward H. Crocker: Thomas Luddy, Orrin King, Grace G. Keenan, Mary H. Pratt, Daniel T. Sullivan, Margaret Kent, Lulu B. Gardner, Stella J. Sriow, Arthur C. Peckham, James A. Hemenway. The polls were open ready for the reception of ballots at 9 o'clock a. m. and at 8 o'clock p. m. it was voted to close same. Upon counting the ballots from the ballot box it was found the total number of ballots cast was 872, which agreed 10 with the number registered on the ballot box. 493 men and 380 women voted.

The result of the count and tabulation was as follows:

MODERATOR Howard B. Wilbur 697 Fred J. McCormick 3 John J. Kent, Jr. 1 John Courtney 1

TOWN CLERK Edward H. Crocker 750 Joseph Nugent 3 Faelton C. Perkins 2 Raymond Keith 1

SELECTMAN (for three years) Gustav A. Peterson 458 Walter C. Whiting 386

ASSESSOR (for three years) Albert Manley 683 William McGarry 4

TREASURER Catherine M. Howard 611 Arthur E. Ryder 247 Martha B. Mason 1

BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE Gustav A. Peterson 447 Walter C. Whiting 380 11

TAX COLLECTOR Catherine M. Howard 604 Arthur E. Ryder 244 Martha B. Mason 1

TREE WARDEN Christopher Read 708 Bert Carter 2 Arthur Peckham 1 Francis Luddy 1

WATER COMMISSIONER (for three years) Hervey Dunham 677 John Toomey 2 John Courtney 2 A. Eldridge 1 Elmer Sullivan 1

SCHOOL COMMITTEE (for three years) Edith M. Alger 646 Harold S. Lyon 640 John Courtney 3 Bill Ellis 2 Arthur E. Ryder 1 Margaret Mahoney 1

TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY (for three years) Edith F. Howard 682 Daniel J. Lothrop 634 Frank Hanscom 3 Liz Crosby 2 Mary Courtney 1 12

John Kent 1 John Courtney 1 John Murray 1 CONSTABLES Ervin W. Lothrop 720 Chester R. Ripley 663 Fred McCormick 8 Armando Gamboa 3 John Kent, Jr. 2 Elmer Sullivan 2 Mary Laughton 1 Raymond Keith 1 Charles Andrews 1 George W. Peterson 1 Walter C. Whiting 1 Francis Dupuis 1 Edgar Perkins 1

After the result of the balloting had been announced the Moderator declared the meeting adjourned until Monday night, March 14th, 1932 at 7.30 o'clock. Edward H. Crocker was sworn to a faithful performance of his duties as Town Clerk by the Moderator, Howard B. Wilbur. The oath was administered to the Moderator by the Town Clerk. —

ADJOURNED MEETING, MARCH 14, 1932

In accordance with the vote passed at the meeting, March

7, 1932, the adjourned meeting was held Monday, March 14, 1932 at 7.30 o'clock p. m. in charge of the Moderator, Howard B. Wilbur. The following action was taken on the articles in the Warrant:

Article 2. To choose Town Officers for the ensuing year not elected on the Official Ballot. Surveyors of Lumber and Measurers of Wood and Bark Albert A. Howard, Elmer Sullivan, James Hemenway, Ches- ter R. Ripley and Robert G. Dean. Field Drivers—George F. Ryder, Albert A. Howard and John Fallon. Fence Viewers—Charles E. Kinney and George G. Tucker. Members of Finance Committee for three years— G. Willard Peterson, Arthur E. Ryder, George N. Davis, John Olson and Chester Thayer. Article 3. Voted to accept the Reports of the Town Officers and Committees as printed in the Town Reports. It was also voted to accept the verbal report of the Committee on Road Program for the year as made by G. A. Peterson. Article 4. Voted—That the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time, in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1st, 1932, and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year, and any debt or debts incurred under this note to be paid from the revenue of said financial year. Article 5. The following sums were raised and appropriated to defray the Town charges for the ensuing year:

Moderator $25.00 Selectmen 900.00 Town Accountant 700.00 1

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Reserve Fund 2,000.00 Interest 2,000.00 Care of Cemeteries 150.00 Finance Committee 50.00 Old Age Assistance 7,000.00 Under this article it was voted, on motion of Orvis F. Kinney, that the sum of $4,500.00 be appropriated for the improvement of Copeland Street, provided that the County and State make no allotments of money. Yes 122; No 7. (Found to be illegal by State Official.) Article 6. Voted—That the matter of building a tarvia top road on East Street from East Center Street south, be referred to the Selectmen and Road Committee.

Article 7. Voted—To raise and appropriate $2,250.00 for a tarvia top road on Copeland Street providing the State will pay $4,500.00 and the County $2,250,00. Article 8. On a motion made and duly seconded it was voted not to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to widen Plain Street. Yes 3; No 51. Article 9. No action taken on the article. Article 10. Voted—To refer the matter to the Select- men and Road Committee. Article 11. Voted—To raise and appropriate $1,500.00

to construct a bituminous concrete sidewalk on Matfield . St. The vote was unanimous. Article 12. No action taken on the article. Article 13. No action taken on the article. Article 14. Voted—To refer the installation of a street light in front of the Town Hall to the Selectmen, and that any money so used be taken from the Town Hall appropriation. Article 15. No action taken on the article. Article 16. No action taken on the article. Article 17. Voted—That the Town pay for no telephones in private homes, except those of the Chief of Police, Chief of the Fire Department, Treasurer and Tax Collector, Tree 16

Warden, and the one in Cochesett covering the tapper system of the Fire Department located there. The vote was unanimous. Article 18. No action taken on this article. Article 19. Voted—To raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 for the maintenance of a Visiting Nurse service in West Bridgewater. Article 20. No action taken on this arnicle. Article 21. A motion was made and seconded that the list of Taxpayers be omitted in the printing of the Town Report. Motion lost by a vote of Yes 17, No 112. Article 22. Voted—To appropriate the sum of $6,105.09 for Water Revenue to pay Bonds and Interest of the Water Loan. Article 23. Voted—To appropriate the sum of $9,000.00 from Water Revenue for maintenance of the Water Depart- ment. Article 24. Voted—To appropriate from the Surplus Revenue the sum of $95.20 to pay a bill of the Highway De- partment of 1930. Article 25. Voted—To appropriate from the Surplus Revenue, the sum of $8.65 to pay overdraft of the Public Welfare Department. Article 26. Voted—That the Selectmen be authorized to sell the schoolhouse on North Elm street at public auction. Article 27. Voted—To raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to build a sidewalk on West Center Street, beginning at Elm Square and extending westerly as far as the appropriation will go. By unanimous vote. Article 28. Voted—To raise and appropriate the sum of $100.00 for the use of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture, and chose Mrs. Corelli C. Alger Town Director, as provided in Sections 40 and 41 of Revised Chapter 128 of the General Laws. Article 29. No action taken on this article. Cared for in article on Bridges. 17

Article 30. Voted— To appropriate from Overlay Surplus the sum of $310.50 for overdraft on East Street 1930 as ordered by the State Auditor. Article 31. Voted—That a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to investigate the advisability of, and method by which the number upon the Finance Com- mittee be reduced to five (5) or less, that the committee hold public hearings, investigate Statutes regarding the duties pro. and con. of Town Finance Committees, that this committee have printed and distributed their report and recommendations with the next Town Report, and cause to be inserted in the Warrant an article on the above question, for action by the voters at the Annual Town Meeting. The Mod- erator appointed as the members of that committee, Herbert E. Bryant, Lynn H. Harris and Ralph S. Frellick. There being no further business it was voted to dissolve the meeting at 9.40 o'clock P. M.

EDWARD H. CROCKER, Town Clerk.

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PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES, APRIL 26, 1932.

Whole number of ballots cast, 46. 13 Female, 33 Male. 27 Republicans, 19 Democrats.

REPUBLICAN PARTY.

DELEGATES AT LARGE.

George F. Booth, 64 Beachmont St,, Worcester. William M. Butler, 231 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Alvin T. Fuller, 81 Appleton St., Maiden. Mary Pratt Porter, 486 Main St., Greenfield.

ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE.

Frank G. Allen, 289 Walpole St., Norwood. Gasper G. Bacon, 222 Prince St., Boston. Leverett Saltonstall, 240 Chestnut Hill Road, Newton. Louise M. Williams, 3 Dean St., Taunton.

DISTRICT DELEGATES, FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.

Oscar V. Dionne, 220 Wood St., New Bedford. Mary B. Besse, 120 Main St., New Bedford.

ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES, FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.

Charles B. Barnes, Jr., Summer St., Hingham. Lois C. Turner of Norwell.

REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE. Herbert C. Hoover. 19

DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

DELEGATES AT LARGE. Group 1.

James M. Curley. James Roosevelt James H. Brennan. Thomas F. Cassidy. James T. Moriarty. Edward A. McLaughlin, Jr. Primo R. Robichard. Joseph Santosuosso. Nellie L. Sullivan Joseph J. Hurley Paul H. Hines Joseph H. Hanken

DELEGATES AT LARGE. Group 2.

David I. Walsh. Joseph B. Ely. Marcus A. Coolidge. William J. Foley. William C. Connery, Jr. Joseph J. Douglas. John W. McCormack. William J. Granfleld. Mary J. Bacigalupo. Helen G. Roth. Charles H. Cole. John F. Fitzgerald.

Not Grouped.

Roland D. Sawyer, District No. 9 Ware. 20

ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE. Group 1.

Helen C. Galvin. Dorothy Whipple Fry. Edward G. Morris. Mabel R. Worthy. Agnes H. Parker. Francis J. W. Ford. Eugene Wambaugh. Alice E. Cram. Arthur W. Heidks. Francis E. Zaletskas. Matthew P. Money. M. Grace Barry.

ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE. Group 2.

William G. Thompson. Edward P: Barry. John C. Mahoney, Charles H. Slowey. Mary H. Ward. J. Henry Gognen. Samuel Kalesky. Charles F. Riordan. J. Leo Sullivan. John P. Buckley. Leo M. Birmingham. Daniel F. O'Connell.

DISTRICT DELEGATES, FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.

Group 1. John H. Backus. Arthur Goular. Group 2. Patrick M. Doyle. Thomas H. Buckley. 21

ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.

Group 1. August J. Cormier. Thomas F. Kelleher. Group 2. Alphonse Normandin. John F. Mannion.

DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE.

Franklin D. Roosevelt.

STATE PRIMARY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1932

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

GOVERNOR Joseph Ely 46 Blanks 12

FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Edward P. Barry 16 David J. Brickley 1 Raymond A. Fitzgerald 8

William I. Hennessey 2 Francis E. Kelley 3 John F. Malley 1 Michael C. O'Neill 3 John E. Swift 15 Blanks 9 22

FOR SECRETARY John F. Buckley 23 J. Edward Callahan 2 John W. Cussen 2 Arthur G. Flynn 0 George F. Gilbody 1 George F. Grogan 1 Edward J. Gurry 3 John D. O'Brien 4 Joseph Santosuosso 2 Ray H. Shattuck 0 Charles R. Sullivan 5 Henry J. Sullivan 1 Blanks 14 FOR TREASURER Charles F. Hurley 46 Blanks 12

FOR AUDITOR John E. Buckley 12

John I. Harrington 1 Francis X. Hurley 21 Alfred J. Moore 6 Leo A. Spillane 5 Blanks 13 FOR ATTORNEY John P. Buckley 19 Harry E. Casey 3 Daniel J. Dempsey, Jr. 6 William R. Sharton 0 Harold W. Sullivan 11 Raymond E. Sullivan 3 Blanks 16 23

FOR CONGRESSMAN FIFTEENTH DISTRICT Thomas H. Buckley 36 Charles E. Harrington 7 Blanks 15

FOR COUNCILLOR, FIRST DISTRICT

James McQuade 8 Robert G. Clark, Jr. 40 Phillip J. Russell 0 Blanks 10

FOR SENATOR, PLYMOUTH DISTRICT

Christopher M. Clifford 12 John C. Handricken 7 Joseph La Fountaine 16 Edmund P. Neafsey 14 Blanks 9

FOR REPRESENTATIVE, SIXTH PLYMOUTH DISTRICT

J. Frank Currie 33 Raymond S. Hill 18 Blanks 7

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Louis A. Reardon 40 James F. Shanahan, 27 Blanks 49

FOR SHERIFF, PLYMOUTH COUNTY Daniel B. Daley 45 Blanks 13 24

FOR STATE COMMITTEE, PLYMOUTH DISTRICT Arthur A. Hendricks 28 Blanks 30

DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION

Henry J. Pomeroy 34 Daniel T. Sullivan 37 Blanks 45

FOR TOWN COMMITTEE

Henry J. Pomeroy 36 Margaret M. Kent 40 Grace G. Keenan 40 Thomas Luddy 35 Daniel T. Sullivan 36 Dennis E. Drislane 39 Jennie M. Sullivan 35 Walter D. Crowley 37

REPUBLICAN PARTY

FOR GOVERNOR

Walter E. Brownell 12 Frank A. Goodwin 515 E. Mark Sullivan 3 William Sterling Youngman 270 Blanks 81

FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Gaspar G. Bacon 357

Chester I. Campbell 360 Blanks 164 25

FOR SECRETARY Frederic W. Cook 655 Blanks 226

FOR TREASURER Francis Prescott 550 Max Ulin 97 Blanks 234

FOR AUDITOR Emerson Johnson Coldwell 191 Alonzo B. Cook 478 Blanks 212

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL Joseph E. Warner 670 Blanks 211

FOR CONGRESSMAN, FIFTEENTH DISTRICT

Charles L. Gifford 633 Blanks 248

FOR COUNCILLOR, FIRST DISTRICT Edmund Cote 485 Joseph R. Glennon 116 John T. Mahoney 54 Blanks 226 26

FOR SENATOR Frank E. Barrows 71 Frank W. Eaton 171 John Holmes 176 Michael J. McCarthy 85 Charles G. Miles 239 Blanks 139

FOR REPRESENTATIVE, SIXTH PLYMOUTH DISTRICT

William F. Churchill 62 Lester R. Fisher 45 Orvis F. Kinney 763 Blanks 11

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PLYMOUTH COUNTY

Frederic T. Bailey 295 Harold D. Bent 424 Elroy S. Thompson 296 Oscar E. Young 190 Blanks 557

FOR SHERIFF, PLYMOUTH COUNTY Charles H. Robbins 642 Blanks 239

STATE COMMITTEE, PLYMOUTH DISTRICT Fred D, Rowe 543 Blanks 338

DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION Edward H. Crocker 677 Lulu B. Gardner 608 27

Alice M. Dean 600 Fealton C. Perkins 2 William G. May 1 Blanks 755

TOWN COMMITTEE

Albert C. Snow 628 Warren P. Laughton 679 James A. Hemenway 621 Sarah H. Richards 602 Faelton C. Perkins 609 Lulu B. Gardner 609 Jane T. Dunbar 602 Howard B. Wilbur 610 Mary H. Pratt 601 Alice M. Dean 605 Elmer Howard 1 Blanks 2,643

SPECIAL PRIMARY, OCTOBER 25, 1932

FOR NOMINATIONS OF CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY TREASURER

REPUBLICAN PARTY William H. Armstrong 0 Henry W. Barnes 1 Avis A. Ewell 47 Knowlton B. Holmes 2 E. Leroy Lane 0 28

Robert F. Schindler 12 Philip L. Schuyler 2 Chester T. Swanson 20 Elroy S. Thompson 47 Harry S. Torry 1

Blanks . 1

DEMOCRATIC PARTY Albert C. Snow 1 Blanks 0

STATE ELECTION, NOV. 8, 1932

Whole number of ballots cast, 1,304.

FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT Foster and Ford 9 Hoover and Curtis 940 Reynolds and Aiker 0 Roosevelt and Garner 309 Thomas and Nauver 20 Upshaw and Regan 1 Blanks 25

FOR GOVERNOR John Ballom 10 Joseph B. Ely 318

Alfred Baker Lewis % 11 Charles S. Oram 0 William S. Youngman 927 Blanks 38 29

FOR LIEUTENENT-GOVERNOR

Gasper G. Bacon 933

Morris I. Becker 7 James W. Dawson 10 Walter S. Hutchins 17 John H. Swift 265

Blanks • 72

FOR SECRETARY OF STATE

John F. Buckley 218 Frederic W. Cook 960 Albert S. Coolidge 26 Max Lerner 10 Albert Waterman 3 Blanks 87

FOR TREASURER

Dominick A. Digivolamo 5 Eva Hoffman 15 Charles Hurley 265 Francis Prescott 904 Glen Trumble 20 Blanks 95

FOR AUDITOR

Jule Babbitt * 7 Daniel T. Blessington 5 Alonzo B. Cook 942 Daniel A. Eisenberg 8 Francis X. Hurley 248 Blanks 94 30

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL

John B. Buckley 224 Maria C, Correia 11 Fred E. Ollcher 1 George E. Roewer 15 William R, Scharton 1 Joseph E. Warner 964 Blanks 88

FOR CONGRESSMAN Thomas H. Buckley 245 Charles L. Gifford 931 Jacob Minkin 19 Blanks 109

FOR COUNCILLOR Edmund Cote 941 Philip J. Russell 221 Blanks 142

FOR STATE SENATOR

Charles G. Miles 942 Edward P. Neafsey 261 Blanks 101

FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE

J. Frank Currie 178 Orvis F. Kinney 1072 Blanks 54 31

TWO FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Frederick T. Bailey 791 Harold D. Bent 864 Louis A. Reardon 168 James F. Shanahan 169 Blanks 616

FOR COUNTY SHERIFF Daniel Daly 232 Charles H. Robbins 958 Blanks 114

FOR COUNTY TREASURER Theodore E. Andrews 245 Avis A. Ewell 932 Blanks 127

QUESTION NO. 1 Law Proposed by Initiative Petition- Chiropractic Yes 317 No 474 - Blanks 513

QUESTION NO. 2 Law Proposed by Initiative Petition— Pre Primary Convention Yes 370 No 256 Blanks 678

QUESTION NO. 3 Proposed Amendment to the Constitu tion of the United States, relative Expiring Terms Yes 617 No 149 Blanks 538 32

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, NOV. 19, 1932

Article 2. Voted—That the Treasurer be authorized to pay to the County $400.75 being one-half the land damage award on East street and paid to the town Dec. 5, 1929.

Article 3. Voted—To appropriate from the Surplus Revenue the sum of $35.00 for the use of the Special Com- mittee appointed at the Annual Town Meeting to investigate the duties of Finance Committees, to draw up recommendations and to hold Public hearings on the same. These expenses being for postage, printing, etc. Article 4. Voted—That the sum of $350.00 be appropriated from the Water Revenue for the Maintenance of the Water Department to Dec. 31, 1932. An insufficient number of voters present to dispose of

Article 1, meeting was adjourned to Nov. 25, 1932.

ADJOURNED MEETING, NOV. 25, 1932.

Article 1. Voted—That $3,000.00 be appropriated from the Surplus Revenue for the Board of Public Welfare for the rest of the year. 33

VACANCIES FILLED.

Sept. 12. The Board of Selectmen and School Committee met jointly and appointed Faelton C. Perkins as a member

of the School Board, to fill the vacancy caused by resignation of Edwin H. Thayer.

Nov. 14. To fill vacancy in office of Town Clerk caused by death of Edward H. Crocker, the Selectmen appointed Arthur C. Peckham Acting Town Clerk.

Nov. 29. The Selectmen appointed Albert C. Snow as Town Clerk for a period of sixty days, (as provided by law). Albert C. Snow was duly sworn in.

Dec. 3. To fill vacancy in office of Town Clerk caused by resignation of Albert C. Snow, the Selectmen appointed Herbert E. Bryant as Town Clerk for a period of sixty days, as provided by law. Herbert E. Bryant was duly sworn in

Dec. 5, 1932. Vital Statistics

BIRTHS RECORDED IN WEST BRIDGEWATER IN THE YEAR 1932

Date Name Parents' Name Nov. 1931 4 Charles Stephen Bunker Francis C. and Ester L. Ensher 1932 Jan. 17 Gordon Basil Thomas Francis E. and Ruby B. Clark Feb. 4 Jane Ann Willis Charles W. and Viola E. Walden 5 Warren Edwin Osbourne Frank W. and Laura M. King 10 David Eldridge Porter Carleton C. and Marjory M. Hall 12 Francis Lincoln Perry Quentin Anjos and Mary A. Perry 24 Stillborn— Male 24 Lorraine Mildred Leonard Charles E. and Muriel F. Romaine Mar 14 Antonio Arthur Isabel Samuel and Rose Madeiros 22 Manuel F. Silva Anthony and Julia Perry 23 Robert Shepherd Frellick Ralph S. and Ethel M. Shepherd 28 Amos Ernest Chaves Amos and Mary Rosens April 8 Edward Perry Anthony and Francelina Barboza May 5 Sylvia Taylor Walter R. and Ruth H. Bowers 16 Phyllis Agnes Dillenschneider Jules M. and Rose A. Dowling 18 Ronald Dwight Farnum Charles L. and Eleanor T. Wheeler 20 Barbara Louise Keay Arthur E and Dorothy Blackmer 23 Ruth Ellen Frellick Arthur L. and Maude E. Clark 35

June 4 Richard Laureston Ripley Joseph T. and Theodora L. Tinkham 7 June Wilma Metcalf Wilson H. and Mildred Edmed

12 William Stanley MacTighe Charles R. and Flora E. Dearing 17 Harold Guy Bolster, Jr. Harold G. and Dorothy E. Wallis 18 David Andrew Ellis Ellsworth P. and Ruth C. Eddy 30 Roy Melvin Keith Sumner D. and Bernice E. Martin July

1 Elizabeth Marie Sears Harold S. and Esther M. Valli 3 Ruth Carol Sawyer Harry J. and Edna B. Marshall 9 Mildred Louise Noyes William W. and Mamie R. H?ll 10 Russell Francis Williams George L. and Thelma G. Farnum 14 Patricia Grace MacPherson Samuel A. and Gladys Smith 22 Arthur Calderwood Lord Arthur C. and Dorris Black Aug. 4 Beatrice Borges Louis S. and Rose Salvador Sept. 7 Roberta Stewart Ross Benjamin F. and Ruth M. Wilbar 11 Ruth Elizabeth Porter Ernest J. and Charlotte E. Dearing 14 Stillborn—Male 14 Geraldine Belle Couite Manuel A. and Mary Kiernan

17 Shirley Jean Sturgis William G. and Gladys I. Boyle Oct. 1 Eleanor Mae Biladeau Leon J. and Josephine Sullivan 6 Howard Ralph Anderson Wesley A. and Florence E. Kerr 6 Evelyn Irene Hanson Benjamin and Harriet Anderson 7 Eleanor Ruth Turner Warren A. and Anna M. Swanson 23 Mary Elsie Peters John and Marie Lither 24 Howard Spaulding Taylor Howard S. and Wanda T. Larson 27 Joseph M. Souza, Jr. Joseph and Helen Borges Nov. 9 Manuel Cabral, Jr. Manuel and Lena Tarves 13 Male 14 Annie R. Silva Augustia L. and Gloria Silva 26 Diann Holton Robert and Mary G. Anderson 26 Eugenia Montirro Cabral Joseph Mantirro and Mary Jesus 29 Albert Salvador Joceph M. and Mary Shaves Dec. 16 Joseph Rosevelt Sylveria John and Mary Reardon 22 Nancy Lorraine Lyseth Philip C. and Rilla L. Mahoney 36

MARRIAGES RECORDED IN 1932

Jan. 1. Frank Russell Dewhirst of Groveland and May Russell Robinson of West Bridgewater, at Medford, by Rev. James Hurley of George- town. 10. Charles A. Wilson and Lillian A. Lamb both of Brockton, at West Bridgewater, by Rev. Frank M. Swaffield.

Feb. 24. Carlton N. Jones and Doris I. W. Broman, both of West Bridgewater, at Quincy, by Rev. Alfred N. Bliss. Mar. 18. Wilfred G. Calland of Boston and Frances P. Hatch of West Bridgewater, at West Bridge- water, by Rev. E. Roy Myers. 26. Edmund Lawrence Holmes of West Bridgewater and Anne T. Kelley of Boston, at Boston, by Rev. William F. Lyons. 27. Albion M. Keith of West Bridgewater and Alice M. Fox of Whitman, at Whitman, by Rev. William D. Wilkie. 28. Alfred Leon Ellis of Brockton and Anna Irene Blair of West Bridgewater, at Brockton, by Rev. E. Roy Myers. April 25. George Andes Meurling of West Bridgewater and Mary Ferranti of Brockton, at Brockton, by Rev. Edward F. Dowd. May 9. William Richard May of West Bridgewater and Mary Drury Graham of Brockton, at Brock- ton, by Rev. John J. O'Connor. 12. Andrew A. Batson of Needham and Maud Parry of West Bridgewater, at West Bridgewater, by Rev. Maurice E. Jacques. 37

June 4. Charles M. Driscoll of West Bridgewater and Emma Louise Temple of Brockton, at Brock- ton, by Rev. E. Roy Myers. 11. Wilmot Carlton Pratt of Rockland and Hildreth Louise King of West Bridgewater, at West Bridgewater, by Rev. Gerald R. FitzPatrick. 24. Lester A. Calef of East Bridgewater and Mary Bluis of West Bridgewater, at East Bridge- water, by Rev. Carl G. Horst. 25. Erland William A. Thayer of West Bridgewater and Evelyn Amy Dawn of Brockton, at Brockton, by Rev. David B. Matthews. July 23. Walter Leroy Place of Brockton and Esther E. Gillette of West Bridgewater, at West Bridge- water, by Rev. Maurice E. Jacques. 23. Maynard P. Hill of Brockton and Sarah L. Cloud- man West Bridgewater, at Concord, N. H., by Arthur E. Roby, Justice of the Peace. 31. Savino Mazza of West Bridgewater and Blanche A. Labbate of Brockton, at Brockton, by Rev. Lawrence P. Morrison. Aug. 8. Earl Clayton Gallagher and Anna Mae Hethering- ton both of Brockton, at West Bridgewater, by Rev. Maurice E. Jacques. 27. Charles Stankus West Bridgewater and Anna Ataupas of Brockton, at Brockton, by Rev. Ignatuis E. Limont. 27. Maurice E. Jacques of West Bridgewater and Eleanor Cumberland Hynes of Brooklyn, N. Y., at West Bridgewater, by Rev. James L. Hynes. Sept. 11. Homer Standish Tillson of Halifax and Dorothy Mae Staples of West Bridgewater, at Brock- ton, by Rev. Peter Froeberg. 38

12. Anthony C. Turski of West Bridgewater and Lydia Simanski of Quincy, at Boston, by Rev. Francis A. Virmauskis. 13. John Silveria, Jr., of West Bridgewater and Mary C. Reardon of Brockton, at Brockton, by Rev. Ernest A. Ford.

24. Herbert I. Williams of West Bridgewater and

Esther I. Pearson of Easton, at Easton, by Rev. Ernest Whitnall. 24. Laurence Houghton Willis of East Bridgewater and Clara Elizabeth Thayer of West Bridge- water, at East Bridgewater, by Rev. William Parker. Nov. 5. Frank Anshelm Peterson of West Bridgewater and Adeline Perkins Brown of Brockton, at Brockton, by Rev. Harry S. Carlson. 9. Manuel Sousa of West Bridgewater and Mollie Ruth Delpozzo of Brockton, at Brockton, by Rev. Lawrence P. Morrissey. 11. William Convers Black and Hazel Florence Lager- stedt both of West Bridgewater, at Brockton, by Rev. John J. O'Connor. 24. Anthony Andre of West Bridgewater and Iniz Albertena Abbetti of Bridgewater, at Bridge- water, by Rev. John Mullin. 24. Aubrey Bigelow Eaton and Mabel F. Fisher both of Brockton, at Brockton, by Rev. Hugo A. Perdelwits. 39

DEATHS RECORDED IN WEST BRIDGEWATER IN THE YEAR 1932 AGE Date Name Y. M. D. Cause of Death Jan. 4 Robert A. Munroe 36 11 24 Turberculosis of the Lungs 5 Harold F. Baker 19 3 14 Automobile Accident 5 Mary Ellen Alger 88 9 24 Arteriosclerosis 24 Helen Victoria Bergstrom 13 7 8 Septicaemia 25 Christina Peterson Johnson 68 7 7 Organic Heart Disease 26 Edward T. Andrews 84 3 4 Strangulation 29 Richard A. Howe — 6 27 Respiratory Affection and Whooping Cough Feb. 10 Charles Emery 76 7 11 Cerebral Hemorrhage 14 Sarah E. Brown 76 1 16 Pneumonia 19 Ernest Chaves 5 14 Scarlet Fever 22 Nellie E. Peck 57 4 Bronchial Pneumonia 24 Stillborn 27 Howard P. Johnson 45 9 29 Diabetes, Coronary Embolus Mar. 4 Almond Francis Farnham 51 6 26 Ruptured Diverticulum and diffuse Peritonitis 6 Louis Lincoln 34 3 18 General Peritonitis 23 Mary Ring 82 Cerebral Hemorrhage

26 Frank A. Capen 56 8 1 Lobar Pneumonia April 5 George A. Holyoke 57 2 7 Bronchial Pneumonia 8 Catherine Crockett 93 10 23 Arterio Sclerosis 12 Agnes Veronica Fallon 46 9 16 Cancer 17 James Harding Price 62 10 15 Lobar Pneumonia 19 Algot August Wetterburg 62 Cardiac Failure Toxemia 28 Wm. John Marshall Dobson 90 5 Chronic Myocarditis May 7 David Andrew Ely 3 4 19 Broncho Pneumonia 12 Elizabeth K. Hopkins 71 7 4 Intestiaal Obstruction 22 Arthur E. Clark 64 10 18 Angina Pectoris 25 Antone J. Silveria 62 Hypertrophy of the Prostate 40

27 Thomas Howard Churchill 67 4 4 Arthritis 30 Manuel Isobel 19 — 22 Acute Bronchitis June 1 James Murray Smith 74 2 25 Angina Pectoris 7 Edwin H. Churchill 82 9 8 Chronic Myocarditis 9 Annie Barton Hetherington 63 3 6 Arterio Schlerosis 19 Charles E. Briggs 65 — — Pyelonephritis July 13 Theresa Lathe Piver 67 — — Diabetes Mellitus Aug. 12 Alfred S. Rossi 9 1 — Automobile accident 16 Adelia M. Curtis 85 8 18 Arthritis Sept. 3 Michael Asack 60 — — Automobile Accident 5 Nellie S. Harriman 61 10 8 Cerebral Hemorrhage 6 Charles S. Fantom 20 4 30 Septic Peritonitis 14 Stillborn 19 Eliza S. Bryant 72 8 24 Paralysis Agitana 21 Lucy A. Johnson 89 0 18 Arterio Sclerosis 28 William B. Lovering 89 3 25 Arterio Sclerosis Oct. 1 Anna M. Andrews 56 — — Acute Oedematous condition of throat causing obstruction 6 John J. Kent 57 2 — Acute Myocarditis 21 Winthrop F. Philbrick 72 8 16 Chronic Myocarditis Nov. 1 Algernon S. Lyon 89 0 29 Chronic Bronchitis 8 Clarence H. Kinney 28 7 29 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 13 Edward H. Crocker 68 3 7 Asphyxiation 21 George A. Winberg 56 8 25 Automobile Accident Dec. 7 Jennie Tyalena Leckstrom 68 7 9 Chronic Myocarditis 7 Joseph E. Ensher 66 7 19 Arterio Schlerosis 23 Ralph William Anderson 37 11 4 Bronchial Pneumonia 25 Harriet F. Merrill 90 10 — Arterio Schlerosis

Deaths recorded in West Bridgewater in 1932, 54, 36 Male, 18 Female

HERBERT E. BRYANT, Town Clerk, pro tern. 41

ABSTRACT FROM CHAPTER 46 OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS

Sec. 3. Physicians and midwives shall, within forty- eight hours after the birth of every child in cases of which they were in charge, mail or deliver to the clerk or registrar of the city or town in which the birth, occurred, a notice stating the date and place of the birth giving the street number if any, color, and the family name. They shall within fifteen days after the birth, mail or deliver to the clerk or registrar of the city or town in which the birth occurred, a report of the birth, stating the date and place, the name, if any, of the child, its sex and color, and the names, ages and places of birth, occupations and residences of the parents, giving the street number, if there be any, and the number of the ward in the city, the maiden name of the mother, if the full return is not made within forty- eight hours. The fee of the physician or midwife shall be twenty- five cents for each birth so reported. A physician or midwife who neglects to report eaeh birth within forty-eight hours or fifteen days thereafter, shall for each offence forfeit a sum not exceeding twenty-five dollars. Sec. 6. Parents, within FORTY DAYS after the birth of a child, and every householder within FORTY DAYS after a birth in his house, SHALL cause notice thereof to be given to the CLERK of the city or town in which such child is born. The facts required for record, as stated in section 3, shall, so far as known or obtainable, be included in every notice given under the provisions of this section.

Sec. 8. A parent, or other person who, by section 6, is required to give, or cause to be given, notice of a birth or death, who neglects to do so for TEN DAYS after the time limit therefor, shall forfeit not more than five dollars for each offence. Sec. 24. The Town Clerk shall furnish blanks for returns of births to parents, householders, physicians and midwives who apply therefor. 42

DOG LICENSES ISSUED DURING 1932

Male and Spayed Females, 329 at $2.00 $658.00 Females, 35 at $5.00 175.00 Breeders (kennel), 1 at $25.00 25.00 $858.00 June 1, 1932, payment to County Treasurer $420.60

Sept. 6, payment to Town Treasurer, by E. H. Crocker, Town Clerk 337.80 Dec. 13, payment to Town Treasurer, by H. E. Bryant, Town Clerk 36.60 Fees retained by Town Clerk 365 Licenses at 20 cts 73.00 $858.00

H. E. BRYANT, Town Clerk.

SPORTING LICENSES, 1932

Resident Citizens Sporting, 92 at $2.75 $283.74 Resident Citizens Trapping, 8 at 5.25 42.00 Minor Trappers, lat 1.25 1.25 Duplicate, 1 at .50 .50

$296.75 Payments to Division of Fisheries and Game

Nov. 14, 1932, by E. H. Crocker, Town Clerk $249.00 Dec. 13, 1932, by H. E. Bryant, Town Clerk 22.50 Fees retained by Town Clerk 101 at 25 cts. 25.25 $296.75

H. E. BRYANT, Town Clerk. List of Jurors Appointed July J, J 932

Name Street Occupation Ames, William N., 507 Manley Shoeworker Anderson, Warren H., 373 Matfield Clerk Bemis, Clayton A., 37 Ellis Aveve Salesman Blood, Leon H., 256 Matfield Machinist Brown, Walter W., 174 South Main Shoeworker Carlson, John E., 520 Matfield Sheet Metal Worker Carrigan, Curtis W., 26 Cyr Shoeworker Cheney, Clinton A., 40 Plain Shoeworker Clark, Howard E., 520 North Elm Artist

Drislane, Dennis E , 457 South Main Rand Maker Dunham, Arthur E., 486 North Elm Mechanic Edson, Leon D., 288 North Elm Glazier Farnum, Lyle J., 113 Howard Truck Driver Gardner, Chester P., 236 Matfield Shoeworker Goldie, George W., 368 North Elm Metal Worker Hambly, William A., 55 Prospect Stationary Fireman Harlow, Elmer G., 10 Cross Shoeworker Holmberg, Fred W., 493 West Centre Shoeworker Howard, Henry M., 113 Howard Stationary Fireman Keith, Roy F., 72 Maolis Avenue Shoeworker Kimball, Lloyd C, 38 Sunset Avenue Salesman King, Orrin A., 178 South Main Electrician Levi, Charles F., 870 West Centre Shoeworker MacDonald, John H., 279 Pleasant Farmer Martin, John A., 192 South Main Chauffeur 44

Nicholas, Edwin N., 59 Brooks Place Salesman Nute, Levi T., 378 Matfield Laborer Olson, John, 344 Matfield Die Maker Penpraese, Justin S., 110 West Shoeworker Perkins, Arthur F., 190 River Ass't. Superintendent Peterson, Erik H., 6 Plain Grocer Peterson, Gustave F., 63 East Centre Farmer Redfield, William L., 36 West Centre Machinist Redman, Frank H., 231 River Carpenter Scran ton, Harvey A., 54 Prospect Credit Manager Soule, Basil M., 14 Merritt Clerk Staples, Daniel F., 74 Belmont Credit Manager Todd, Arthur D., 128 South Main Manager Tuck, Lawrence C, 192 Spring Pattern Maker Webber, Harry T., 136 Copeland Painter

LIST OF JURORS DRAWN IN 1932

Harry R. Knight James M. DeChambeau Harry D. Green John Martin George Gaskill Harvey Scranton Eben Wood Orin King "

Report of Special Committee for Study

of Finance Committees*

At the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 14, 1932, it was voted that a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator "to investigate the advisability of, and the method by which the number upon the Finance Committee be reduced to five or less. That this committee hold public hearings, investigate statutes regarding duties, pro and con, of Town Finance Committees. That this committee have printed and distributed their report and recommendations with the next Town Report, and cause to be inserted in the Warrant an article on the above question, for action by the voters of the Annual Town Meeting in 1933. Lynn H. Harris, Herbert E. Bryant, and Ralph S. Frellick having been appointed as the committee, organized with Lynn H. Harris as Chairman and Ralph S. Frellick as Secretary. The committee held numerous meetings. After a study of the statutes, the existing practice in West Bridge- water, and the By-Laws governing finance committees in towns of approximately our own size, and after public hearings, the committee drew up an amendment to Article III of the Town By-Laws as expressing its final findings. The complete text of the proposed amendment will be found in the Warrant, which carries an article for the adoption of said amendment. The committee has filed with the Town Clerk a detailed report of its deliberations, including: 46

1. The state statutes governing town finance committees. 2. The present legal status of the finance committee in West Bridgewater. 3. An analysis of by-laws regarding finance committees in towns of approximately the same size as West Bridge- water. This may be consulted by any interested citizen.

LYNN H. HARRIS, HERBERT E. BRYANT, RALPH S. FRELLICK. Committee. Report of Assessors*

LIST OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1932

Moderator $25.00 Selectmen 900.00 Town Accountant 700.00 Treasurer and Collector 1,700.00 Assessors 1,600.00 Other Finance Officers and Accounts 25.00 Town Clerk 600.00 Election and Registration 700.00 Law 25.00 Town Hall and Officers 2,800.00 Police 2,700.00 Dog Officer 30.00 Fire Department 2,400.00 Hydrants 1,860.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 125.00 Moth Supression 2,000.00 Tree Warden 500.00 Board of Health 1,200.00 Inspection of Animals 100.00 Inspection of Slaughtering 300.00 Plymouth County Hospital Maintenance 1,258.36 Highways 10,000.00 Snow Removal 1,000.00 Sidewalks 250.00 Street Signs and Bridges 500.00 48

Street Lights 3,950.00 Public Welfare 7,500.00 State Aid 250.00 Soldiers' Relief 600.00 Military Aid 300.00 Soldiers' Burial 200.00 Library 875.00 School Appropriation 50,500.00 Care of Monument Grounds 60.00 Flags and Parks 50.00 Memorial Day 100.00 Printing Town Reports 485.00 Fire Insurance 600.00 Liability Insurance 550.00 Reserve Fund 2,000.00 Interest 2,000.00 Care of Cemeteries 150.00 Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture 100.00 Visiting Nurse Service 300.00 Finance Committee 15.00

rl A era A ooief qhc-o 7 ODD 00 Sidewalk, Matfield Street 1,500.00 Sidewalk, West Centre Street 2,000.00 Tarvia Top Road, Copeland Street (Art. 7) 2,250.00

$116,633.36 49 ASSESSMENT ON PROPERTY

Appropriations of the Annual Town Meeting $132,152.80 Appropriations of the Special Town Meeting, Jan. 18, 1931 1,767.52 State Tax 4,680.00 State Audit 173.07 State Park and Reservation Tax 6.90 Special State Tax (Old Age Assistance) 975.00 County Tax 6,218.15 Overlay (Current Year) 2,313.90

Total $148,287.34 Less estimated revenue from all sources 57,080.64

$91,206.70 Less amount taken from Surplus Revenue Account 2,181.87

Net Amount raised by Taxation on Polls and Property $89,024.83 Less Polls and Old Age Assistance Taxes 2,92L00

Amount raised on Property $86,103.83 Subsequent Poll and Old Age Assistance Taxes 54.00

Total Amount of Property Taxes Com- mitted plus Subsequent Poll and Old Age Assistance Taxes $86,157.83

TABLE OF AGGREGATES

Number of Males Polls assessed 973 Number of Persons, Partnerships and Corpora- tions assessed on property 1,088 Value of assessed machinery $288,486.00 Value of assessed stock in trade $10,745.00 50

Value of assessed live stock $60,979.00 Value of other assessed tangible personal property $1,440.00 Value of assessed tangible personal estate $361,650.00 Value of assessed real estate $2,735,556.00 Total valuation of assessed estate $3,097,206.00 Tax on each poll 2.00

TAX FOR STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN PURPOSES INCLUDING OVERLAYINGS

On Personal Estate $10,054.03 On Real Estate 76,049.80 On Polls 1,946.00

Total $88,049.83

Rate per thousand $27.80 Number of horses assessed 126 Number of cows assessed 618 Number of sheep assessed 13 Number of neat cattle other than cows assessed 88 Number of swine assessed 26 Number of dwelling houses assessed 823 Number of acres of land assessed 9,471 Number of fowl assessed 12,240

EXEMPTED PROPERTY

Trustees of the Howard Funds in West Bridgewater $98,689.00 Old Bridgewater Historical Society 15,500.00 Unitarian Society 11,000.00 Methodist Episcopal Society 5,600.00 Baptist Society 5,500.00 Sunset Avenue Congregational Society 2,850.00 51

Town Hall and Lot 20,000.00 Public Library and Contents 5,200.00 Fire Engine Building 2,000.00 School Property 54,450.00 Cemeteries 3,900.00

Total Exempted Property $224,689.00

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX

Number of Motor Vehicles committed to Col-

lector on 1st Commitment, April 1, 1932 761 Number of Motor Vehicles committed to Col-

lector on 2nd Commitment, Sept. 1, 1932 263 Number of Motor Vehicles Committed to Col- lector on 3rd Commitment, Dec. 31, 1932 149

Total number of Motor Vehicles Assessed 1,173

Valuation of 1st Commitment $146,640.00 Valuation of 2nd Commitment 62,420.00 Valuation of 3rd Commitment 31,580.00

Total Valuation $240,640.00

Tax on 1st Commitment $4,481.02 Tax on 2nd Commitment 1,414.76 Tax on 3rd Commitment 433.83

Total Tax $6,329.61 Rate per thousand $29.92 List of Tax Payers, 1932

PERSONS PAYING REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL, POLL AND OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1932

Alden, Bela H., 506 N. Elm $3.00 Alden, William 0., 616 N. Elm 95.44 Aldrich, Ira F., 22 Emerson 82.93 Alexander, Alexander G., 140 S. Elm 175.36 Alexander, Arom B., 140 S. Elm 3.00 Alexander, Paul, 140 S. Elm 3.00 Alger, Corelli, 329 Pleasant 168.19 Alger, Corelli, et al, 329 Pleasant 15.01 Alger, Dorothy T., 90 Howard 91.74 Alger, Edith M., 217 N. Elm 241.17 Alger, Frank M., South Easton 25.99 Alger, Herbert W., 217 N. Elm 3.00 Alger, Joseph, Estate, Brockton 3.48 Alger, Mason W., 90 Howard 34.42 Alger, Ida M., et al, 170 N. Elm 105.64 Alger, Nathan Alonzo, South Easton 103.97 Alger, Nathan J., Estate, South Easton 44.34 Alger, William H., 420 N. Elm 121.15 Allard, Walter E. and Nellie A., 14 Sinnott 68.11 Allen, Gertrude T., 49 Walnut, Eastondale 108.42 Allen, Henry F., 71 Thayer Ave. 3.00 Allen, Ida M. S., 71 Thayer Ave. 52.13 Allen, Laura D., High St. 31.28 Allen, Oscar H., Brockton 13.90 Allen, Samuel H., 49 Walnut 3.00 53

Allin, Norman, et al, Brockton 2.78 Almquist, George 0., 145 Copeland 3.00 Almquist, George, et al, 149 Copeland 73.67 Alvis, Joseph C., 7 Progressive Ave. 52.96 American Tel. & Tel. Co., Boston 28.36 Ames, Charles F., 203 South 3.00 Ames, George F., 322 Manley 57.63 Ames, George F. and Catherine E., 328 Manley 37.25 Ames, Margaret C, 203 South 60.47 Ames, William N., 507 Manley 3.42 Ames, William N., et al, 507 Manley 62.83 Anderson, Aaron, 218 East 3.00 Anderson, Anders, 218 East 3.00 Anderson, August, 31 Vital Ave. 28.72 Anderson Bros., 218 East 366.69 Anderson, Carl H., 373 Matfield 154.51 Anderson, Carl W., 391 N. Elm 3.00 Anderson, Carl W., et al, 391 N. Elm 104.25 Anderson, Elizabeth, 201 Howard 228.66 Anderson, Elmer L., 218 East 3.00 Anderson, Gustaf A., 201 Howard 28.30 Anderson, Ida C, Dorchester 10.43 Anderson, John R., 34 S. Elm 3.00 Anderson, Margaret F., 34 S. Elm 52.13 Anderson, Oscar W., Campello .42 Anderson, Ralph W., 391 N. Elm 3.00 Anderson, Roy, Brockton .56 Anderson, Warren H., 373 Matfield 3.00 Anderson, Wesley A., 246 Matfield 3.00 Andre, Anthony, 20 Cross 3.00 Andre, John, 20 Cross .42 Andre, Joseph J., 499 W. Center 3.00 Andre, Manuel, 20 Cross 5.09 Andre, Mary, 20 Cross 65.33 Andrews, Albert M., East Bridgewater 4.17 Andrews, Cecil N., 109 Spring 13.43 Andrews, Cecil N. and Mildred W., 109 Spring 88.96 Andrews, Charles D., 84 Maolis Ave. 57.21 Andrews, David, 84 Maolis Ave. 3.00 Andrews, George A., Maolis Ave. 3.48 Andrews, Henry E., 75 Maolis Ave. 55.13 Arnone, James V., 40 Walnut 64.16 54

Arvidson, Albert E., 431 N. Elm 3.00 Arvidson, Charles, 143 Copeland 3.00 Arvidson, Charles T. and Hilda, 143 Copeland 43.09 Arvidson, Eldon C, 431 N. Elm 3.00 Arvidson, Elsie E., 431 N. Elm 99.39 Asack, A. Gabriel, et al, 397 W. Center 225.18 Asack, Edward G., 15 Brooks PI. 3.00 Asack, Fred Bolus 35.45 Asack, Louis, 15 Brooks PI. 3.00 Asack, Michael Bolus, Bolton PL 5.36 Asack, Michael J., 397 W. Center 5.50 Atwood, Carlton I., 272 N. Elm 102.86 Austin, Minnie B. and Wilbur S., 516 N. Elm 97.30 Austin, Wilbur S., 516 N. Elm 3.00 Avery, Henry P. and Mary E., Eastondale 16.96

Backstrom, Axel, 22 Shaw Ave. 138.94 Backstrom, A. Harry, 22 Shaw Ave. 3.00 Backstrom, Eldon, 27 Shaw Ave. 3.00 Bacon, Emma C. 14.60 Bailey, George T., 548 N. Elm 3.00 Bailey, Mary H., 548 N. Elm 100.78 Baker, Benjamin C, 209 W. Center 40.42 Baker, Charles F., 500 E. Center 82.93 Baker, Frederick W., 136 Copeland 5.78 Baker, George E., 27 West 71.11 Baker, Herbert F., Brooks PI. 8.34 Balboni, Emelia, 206 Copeland 63.94 Balboni, John, 206 Copeland 3.00 Balboni, Tony M., 206 Copeland 4.39 Balboni, Henry, 29 Keenan 3.00 Ballsdon, William E., 422 Manley 116.70 Barclay, William, Woods Rd. 46.79 Barker, Albert D., 32 Prospect 123.71 Barker, Albert F., 38 Prospect 409.30 Barr, Sidney L., 600 N. Main 224.01 Barrett, Neal K., 242 East 3.00 Barrett, Sadie K., 242 East 140.81 Barros, Alfred, 35 Progressive Ave. 3.00 Barros, Bernardo, 35 Progressive Ave. 3.00 Barros, Charles C, 50 Maolis 3.00 Barros, Emelia, 32 Sinnott 68.94 55

Barros, Jennie L., 127 Belmont 52.82 Barros, Manuel S., 60 Progressive Ave. 110.03 Barrows, Ralph, 510 W. Center 59.35 Bartlett, Henry, 104 N. Elm 483.67 Bassett, William H., et al, Bridgewater 3.48 Baxter, Walter I., 21 Commonwealth Ave. 3.28 Beaumont, Laura A., 312 East 111.20 Bier, Thomas A., 14 Columbus Ave. 20.16 Belcher, John F., 32 Sunset Ave. 3.00 Beldon, Leon H., 278 N. Elm 104.61 Beless, James A. and Margaret 100.08 Belmore, Adlor O., 4 S. Main 242.08 Belmore, Octave, 229 Matfield 282.39 Belmore, Ovela, 250 Matfield 3.00 Bemis, Clayton A., 37 Ellis Ave. 105.86 Benjamin, Charles A., 21 Crescent 3.00 Bennett, George A., 81 Walnut 56.99 Bennett, Rufus C, S. Main 22.24 Benson, Bror A., 327 East 47.48 Benson, John S., 327 East 3.00 Bergeron, Antonio J., 220 Copeland 3.00 Bergeron, Exina, 220 Copeland 59.77 Bergstrom, Eric, 690 N. Main 50.54 Bernstein, Eric F., 22 Grant 59.99 Berry, Charles W., 43 Francis Ave. 50.04 Biladeau, Calice, 161 Matfield 91.83 Biladeau, Kenneth, 161 Matfield 3.00 Biladeau, Leon, 145 Matfield 64.16 Billington, Edward N., 361 Spring 3.00 Billington, Elizabeth L., 361 Spring 70.89 Bisbee, Fred B., 19 Thayer Ave. 3.00 Bisbee, Fred E. and Florence E., 19 Thayer Ave. 62.55 Bisbee, Fred E., 19 Thayer Ave. 3.00 Bisemore, Joseph, 45 Woods Rd. 3.00 Bisemore, Joseph and Maria E., 45 Woods Rd. 18.07 Bisemore, Joseph H., 165 W. Center 3.00 Bisemore, Joseph H., Jr., 165 W. Center 7.17 Bisemore, Lucy E., 165 W. Center 89.66 Bittencourt, Antone, 19 Progressive Ave. 3.00 Bittencourt, Antone M., 632 N. Elm 3.00 Bittencourt, Joe M., 636 N. Elm 79.23 Bittencourt, Jose M., 632 N. Elm 85.71 56

Bittencourt, John M., 632 N. Elm 3.00 Bittencourt, Maria S., N. Elm 6.95 Bittencourt, May, 19 Progressive Ave. 19.46 Black, William C, 41 S. Main 3.00 Black, William L., 41 S. Main 3.00 Black, William L. and Annie M., 41 S. Main 48.65 Blanchard, Albert C, 76 S. Elm 3.00 Blanchard, Edith M. and Albert C, 76 S. Elm 168.19 Bliven, Charles S., 32 Walnut 3.00 Bliven, Charles S., et al, 32 Walnut 135.53 Blood, Leon H., 256 Matneld 3.00 Blood, Hortense S., 256 Matneld 43.09 Bloomgren, Fred T., 492 Spring 3.00 Bloomgren, Ruth A. and Fred T., 492 Spring 79.23 Bluis, Mike, 319 E. Center 103.08 Bolinder, Lawrence C, 41 Belmont 3.00 Bolinder, Warren, 17 Belmont 3.00 Bolles, Clara J., 210 N. Elm 126.63 Bolles, Orrin F., 210 N. Elm 3.00 Bolster, Harold G., 59 Sunset Ave. 3.00 Bolster, Harold G., et ux., 59 Sunset Ave. 92.44 Bonney, Fred, 43 Belmont 3.00 Booth, George P., 420 Crescent 3.00 Booth, George P. and Hattie M., 420 Crescent 56.99 Borges, Lewis S., 63 Brooks PI. 3.00 Borges, Mariano J., 168 S. Main 84.32 Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Co., Tr., Boston 218.65 Bosworth, Albert F., 264 Matneld 3.00 Bosworth, William F., 44 Walnut 75.56 Bourducy, Stephen M. and Elizabeth C, 44 Ellis 60.60 Bourne, Edward L., 21 Spring 3.00 Bowers, Harry S., 453 E. Center 11.34 Bowers, Emma L., 453 E. Center 83.40 Brackett, Elizabeth, 37 Vital Ave. 11.82 Bradford, Nathan W., 120 Bryant 128.24 Brady, Joseph L. and Diana, 20 Sinnott 73.95 Brady, Mary A. 12.51 Braga, Antonio J., 572 N. Elm 182.92 Braga, Joseph J., 572 N. Elm 3.00 Braga, Joseph J., Jr., 572 N. Elm 3.00 Bragga, Alphonse M., 21 N. Main 3.00 Bragga, Manuel J., 21 N. Main 125.32 57

Bragga, Mary J., 21 N. Main 91.74 Bresciana, Oreste and Ernesta, East 16.40 Bridgewater Cooperative Bank 137.61 Briggs, Charles E., 448 Matfield 62.08 Briggs, Wyman H. 134.83 Brock, Norman L., 535 N. Elm 119.07 Brockton, City of 10.43 Brockton Gas Light Co. 1,400.84 Brockton Heel Co. 3.48 Broman, Carl E., 348 N. Elm 89.18 Broman, C. Marshall, 348 N. Elm 3.00 Brooks, Carlton H., 107 N. Main 3.00 Brooks, Charles E., Brockton 6.95 Brooks, Fred H., 19 Sunset Ave. 3.00 Brooks, Fred H., et al, 19 Sunset Ave. 61.16 Broughton, Evelyn L., South Wellfleet 125.10 Brown, Aubrey C., 43 Belmont 3.00 Brown, Charles H., 23 Walnut 61.66 Brown, Dexter E., 36 Brooks PI. 3.00 Brown, Dexter E. and Hattie M., 36 Brooks PI. 111.20 Brown, Edward J., 177 So. Main 75.98 Brown, Ellen M., 174 So. Main 67.42 Brown, Frank A., Laura A. and Elizabeth Lanigan, 600 Walnut 38.92 Brown, George J., 174 S. Main 3.00 Brown, James C, 174 S. Main 3.00 Brown, Lura, et al, 455 W. Center 72.28 Brown, Walter W., 174 S. Main 3.00 Brown, William J., 154 Forest 3.00 Bruce, Malcolm L., 22 Union 3.00 Bruce, Malcolm L. and Hattie A., 22 Union 56.99 Bryant, Grace M., 24 Charles 87.57 Bryant, Herbert E., 24 Charles 3.00 Bryant, Ralph, 35 Sunset 3.00 Bryant, Waldo R., Brockton 69.50 Bump, Albert M., 14 South 3.00 Bump, Albert M. and Helen M., 14 South 87.57 Bump, Julia A., 261 W. Center 73.67 Bumpus, Alton P., 35 Sunset Ave. 3.00 Bumpus, Everett H., 246 Matfield 97.52 Burba, Titus, 509 Spring 4.39 -Duroa, iitus ana bteiia, ouy bpring oo.oZ 58

Burgess, Harriett G., Trustee 6.95 Burque, Frank P., 26 W. Center 3.00 Burque, Josephine A., 26 W. Center 75.06 Burque, Xavier, 26 West 3.00 Burrill, Joseph H., 458 Matfield 3.00 Burrill, Joseph H. and Anna E., 458 Matfield 80.62 Burroughs, Edgar J. C, 51 Beacon 40.54 Butts, John V., 466 W. Center 137.14 Butts, Ward W., 466 W. Center 3.00

Cabral, Jose Manuel, 18 Grant 3.00 Cabral, Manuel, 68 Brooks PL 3.00 Cahoon, Bernard N., 415 W. Center 3.00 Calland, Wilfred, 17 W. Center 3.00 Campello Cooperative Bank, Brockton 230.74 Canton Institute for Savings, Canton 227.96 Canavan, William, Brockton .42 Capen, Florence M., 445 Spring 8.34 Capen, Frank A., 445 Spring 87.01 Capolupo, Vita and Lucia and Alexantor Ziuli, 96 S. Elm 182.09 Carlson, Carl P., 153 Brooks PI. 149.65 Caracas, John D., 103 Brooks PL 3.00 Carlson, Clifford H., N. Elm 3.00 Carlson, Hulda, 403 Spring 63.53 Carlson, Ivan P., 153 Brooks PL 14.12 Carlson, John, 87 Brooks PL 168.97 Carlson, John, 308 Matfield 3.00 Carlson, Oscar N., 288 Crescent 65.55 Carnes, Thomas J., 92 N. Main 3.00 Carnes, Thomas J. and Elsie E., 92 N. Main 79.93 Carrigan, Curtis W., 26 Cyr 53.04 Carson, William B., 55 Sunset Ave. 3.00 Carson, Pauline D. and William B., 55 Sunset Ave. 120.93 Carter, Bert L., 32 Merritt 80.84 Carter, Leslie C, 58 Sunset 3.00 Carter, Leslie C. and Delia S., 58 Sunset 62.55 Carter, Roland A., 58 Sunset 3.00 Cartv, Frederick T. and Bessie B., 289 Crescent 77.84 Cary, Fred W., Brockton 26.41 Cary, Martha, Brockton 11.12 Cashon, Mary, et al, 388 Ash 90.35 59

Cassiani, John, 125 Brooks PI. 16.90 Cassiani, John, et al, 125 Brooks PL 98.00 Castel, Frank A., Brockton 14.60 Caswell, Merrill, 381 East 3.00 Cedergren, August L., Brockton .70 Cederquist, Carl W., 246 Matfield 3.42 Chadwick, Alice E., 19 Ellis 143.17 Chadwick, Frank G., 51 Francis Ave. 3.97 Chadwick, Frank G. and Elizabeth, 51 Francis Ave. 74.50 Chadwick, Frank G., Jr. 51 Francis Ave. 3,00 Chadwick, Howard L., 19 Ellis Ave. 7.45 Charnock, Josephine Mary, 210 South 125.80 Charnock, Lester J., 210 South 3.00 Chandler, Albert L., Carver 61.58 Ghassey, Adelle, et al 4.17 Chaves, Amos, 582 N. Elm 3.00 Chaves, Amos and Mary A., 582 N. Elm 40.31 Chaves, Antone S., 45 Progressive Ave. 3.00 Chaves, John, 565 N. Elm 144.92 Chaves, Joseph S., 103 Brooks PL 69.72 Chaves, Joseph, Jr., 28 Sinnott 80.28 Chaves, Manuel, 572 N. Elm 3.00 Chaves, Mary J., Progressive Ave. 9.73 Cheney, Clinton A., 40 Plain 69.72 Chesunlevitch, Peter, 129 Turnpike 2.22 Chesunlevitch, Peter and Annie, 129 Turnpike 76.03 Cheyunskis, Francis, 763 W. Center 3.00 Cheyunskis, Frank J., 763 W. Center 240.83 Chickering, Wallace R., 565 Manley 5.78 Chickering Julia M., 565 Manley 63.94 Chisholm, Fred G. 46 Sunset 3.00 Chisholm, Fred G. and Florence, 46 Sunset .90.35 Chisholm, George, Estate, 10-12 Central Sq. 125.10 Choate, Sarah J., Sunset Ave. 6.95 Chouinard, William P., 85 Crescent 3.00 Chucran, Samuel D., 151 S. Elm 3.00 Churchill, Edward T., 382 Matfield 3.00 Churchill, Edith F., 382 Matfield 60.47 Churchill, Grace, 263 Spring 61.16 Churchill, Thomas B., 494 E. Center 74.59 Clapp, Charles G., Co., Brockton 102.44 Clapp, Eldon S., 18 Central Sq. 3.00 60

Clark, Arthur E., 478 West 136.49 Clark, Aubrey J., 18 Central Sq. 3.00 Clark, Edmund F., 398 Spring 86.40 Clark, Everett C, 480 West 3.00 Clark, Herbert J., 492 West 89.18 Clark, Helen E., 520 N. Elm 102.86 Clark, Howard E., 520 N. Elm 3.00 Clark, Kenneth, 398 Spring 3.00 Clark, Sarah C, 480 West 276.05 Clough, Elsie R., 393 Spring 98.69 Clough, John B., 393 Spring 3.00 Clulow, Percy T. 33.36 Cobb, Laura K., 33 N. Main 4.17 Cobbett, Anson W., Crescent 3.00 Codding, G. Amber, 486 W. Center 55.60 Codding, Sarah B., 480 W. Center 107.03 Cody, Mary F., 59 Maolis 62.55 Cody, R. Joseph, 59 Maolis 3.00 Cogan, Edward, Jr., 514 W. Center 47.26 Cogswell, Norman, 316 N. Elm 3.00 Colberg, Albert H., 62 Union 5.09 Commercial Dye House, Inc., Marion Ave. 87.57 Cole, Austin C, 402 N. Elm 72.98 Cole, Bessie I., 380 N. Elm 70.20 Cole, Arthur H., 19 Sinnott 3.00 Cole, Leah F., 19 Sinnott 77.28 Cole, Rowland F., 380 N. Elm 3.00 Collins, Michael J., 1 W. Center 3.00 Conant, Herbert W., 486 W. Center 3.00 Congdon, Fred T., 85 Crescent 3.00 Congdon, Ida, et al, 85 Crescent 166.24 Conley, Maurice H., Brockton 36.14 Connelley, Lorenz and Gertrude L., 25 Sinnott 61.99 Cooke, Herbert L., 423 N. Elm 9.26 Cooke, Florence R. and Herbert L., 423 N. Elm 137.61 Copelancl, Abbie H., et al, 25 Samuel Ave. 324.28 Copeland, Frank E., 551 Walnut 3.00 Copeland, Fred H., 318 Spring 3.00 Copeland, Fred H. and Helen S., 318 Spring 92.44 Copeland, Lida W., et al 13.90 Copeland, Mary Alice, et al, 551 Walnut 61.86 Copeland, Myrtle L., Marion E. Moore, 541 Walnut 123.15 61

Corkum, Eric P., 478 West .'5.00 Corriea, Gill, 163 Copeland 13.56 Corriea, Gill and Nellie, 163 Copeland 61.16 Cordeiro, Manuel M., Bridgewater 5.56 Cotter, Margaret, 242 South 106.75 Couite, Joseph A., 93 Copeland 204.41 Couite, Manuel, 93 Copeland 3.00 Coulter, Joseph E. and Evelyn M., S. Elm 33.36 Courtney, John J., 136 N. Main 3.00 Cox, Edward F., 279 Pleasant 3.00 Cox, George H., 279 Pleasant 3.70 Cox, Harry F., 279 Pleasant 103.64 Craig, Irving R., Allston 1.11 Creedon, John, et al, Brockton 1.67 Crocker, Edward H., 216 Howard 3.00 Cromback, Harry, 142 N. Main 3.00 Crosby, Willard V., 96 N. Main 3.00 Grossman, Mary C, Taunton 2.09 Crossman, Percy R., 428 Manley 3.00 Crowley, Daniel F., 409 Walnut 80.28 Crowley, Walter D., 242 South 3.00 Crowley, Walter, Jr., 242 South 3.00 Cummings, John E., 455 W. Center 3.00 Cummins, Paul N. and Mary G., Copeland St. 4.17 Cunningham, Arthur F., 261 Pleasant 63.94 Cunningham, Charles T., 266 Pleasant 61.38 Cunningham, Charles T., et al, 266 Pleasant 299.55 Cunningham, Martin, North Raynham 2.09 Curtis, Helen C, 161 Howard 240.47 Curtis, William, Jr., 161 Howard 225.40 Curtis, William F., 44 W. Center 3.00 Cushman, Lizzie B., 8 Arch 101.47 Cutting, Josiah C, 326 Matfield 3.00 Cutting, Josiah C, et al, 326 Matfield 54.91 Cyr, George E., 15 Vital Ave. 126.02 Cyr, Henry A., 21 Vital Ave. 23.85 Cyr, Vital, 23 Vital Ave. 21.90 Czymbar, Julius, 395 East 9.67 Czymbar, Anastasia, 395 East 84.23

Dahl, John, Eastondale 4.17 Dailey, David, 215 W. Center 107.53 62

Dailey, David and Nellie, 215 W. Center 3.48 Daley, Daniel, 271 S. Main 82.23 Dalrymple, Albert A., 263 Spring 3.00 D'Ambrosia, Antonio, 2 Plain 3.00 D'Ambrosia, Antonio and Nicoline, 2 Plain 105.64 Darling, Jennie F. 95.22 Davenport, Alma H., 18 Brooks PL 55.60 Davenport, Alma H. and Henry O., 18 Brooks PL 97.30 Davenport, Henry O., 18 Brooks PL 3.00 Davis, Andrew M., 42 Matfielcl 3.00 Davis, Charley, 42 Matfielcl 3.00 Davis, D. Elmer, et al, 63 Sunset 113.29 Davis, Ellen P., 384 N. Elm 113.98 Davis, Fred F., 42 Matfielcl 3.00 Davis, George N., 384 N. Elm 3.00 Davis, Halsey H., 21 Cross 3.00 Davis, Halsey H. and Phyllis C, 21 Cross 58.38 Davis, Yvonne R., 42 Matfielcl 54.21 Davison, George, 510 W. Center 3.00 Davock, Bessie L., 524 N. Elm 106.34 Davock, Thomas F., 524 N. Elm 3.00 Davock, Thomas F., Jr., 524 N. Elm 3.00 Dayton, James W., 137 East 3.00 Dean. David G., Ravnham 1.95 Dean, Robert G., 266 Pleasant 6.48 Dean, Robert G. and Charles T. Cunningham, 266 Pleasant 18.77 Dearing, Charles S., 25 West 3.00 Dearing, H. Herbert, 25 West 3.00 Dearing, Herbert R., 25 West 3.00 Dearing, Theodore H., 25 West 3.00 Dearing, William S., 25 West 3.00 DeChambeau, James M., 357 Matfield 3.00 DeChambeau, Pearle A., 357 Matfield 60.47 DeMattos, Manuel, 77 Walnut 99.61 DeMattos, Manuel, 13 Grant 63.47 Denley, J. Clifton, 93 Prospect 31.97 Derbv, Alice M., 33 West 62.55 Derby, Frank, 33 West 3.00 Der Kevorkian, Kricor, Trustee, 166 Ash 55.88 Desquin, Paul Louis, 255 N. Elm 123.71 Dewitt, Harris A., North Easton 20.85 63

Dickson, Oliver K., 624 W. Center 3.00 Di Giano, Anthony J., 228 Matfield 3.00 Di Giano, Frank, 228 Matfield 3.00 Di Giano, Frank and Theresa M., 228 Matfield 75.06 De Giano, George D., 223 Matfield 3.00 Di Giano, Joseph, 223 Matfield 3.00 Dillenschneider, Jules M., 524 W. Center 3.00 net r* r» Dillenschneider, Jules M., et al, 524 W. Center 62.55 Dolbec, Jules, 354 Pleasant 23.85 Dolbec, Jules and Alva, 354 Pleasant 100.78 Donohue, Hannah, Heirs or Devisees, Easton 3.06 Donahue, Thomas F., Whitman 5.14 Dondero, Phillip J., 73 Prospect 3.00 Dorr, Harry L., 445 W. Center 3.00 Dow, Howard M., 28 Union 69.16 Dow, Stuart, 28 Union 3.00 Dos, Santos Antonio, 445 W. Center 69.50 Drislane, Dennis E., 457 S. Mam 3.00 Drislane, Garrett, 457 S. Main 3.00 Dufault, Frank J. M., 547 Manley 3.00 Dufault, Theodore, 547 Manley 3.00 Dufault, Theodore, et ux., 547 Manley 88.27 Dunbar, Eddy P., 263 River 285.87 Dunbar, Walter C, 26 Ellis 143.39 T\ 1 TT 11* A T~fc 1 A Dunbar, Hattie A., Brockton 6.89 "7 —v 1 A J 1 T 1 < "Tk T T~l 1 Dunham, Arthur E., 486 N. Elm 100.30 Dunham, Clifford S., 56 Charles 46.79 T~\ 1 TT

Eagon, Ermon W., 225 S. Main 3.00 Eagon, Ernest W., 225 S. Main 3.00 Eagon, Nellie A., 225 S. Main 65.33 Earle, George A., 268 N. Elm 3.00 Earle, Lillian J., 268 N. Elm 113.98 64

Easton Land Co., N. Easton 128.44 East Bridgewater Coop. Bank, East Bridgewater 71.03 Eastern Mass. St. Railway Co., Boston 186.96 Eaton, Altons S., 141 Crescent 3.00 Eaton, Aubrey, 175 Lincoln 3.00 Eaton, Elizabeth M., 141 Crescent 59.08 Ebberson, Emma, 166 South 136.22 Ebberson, Paul, 166 South 3.00 Eckstrom, Walter C, 223 River 3.00 Edison Electric Illuminating Co., Brockton 2,771.21 Edlund, Carl F., 495 E. Center 3.00 Edmonston, Harriet, 20 West 44.48 Edmonston, Leon J., 20 West 3.00 Edson, J. Bradford, 216 N. Elm 153.82 Edson, Leon D., 288 N. Elm 3.00 Edson, Mabel A., 288 N. Elm 41.70 Egger, Milton W., Brockton 17.38 Eldridge, Adolphus, 205 W. Center 100.30 Eldridge, Adolphus and Alice C, 205 W. Center 79.23 Eldridge, Edward A., 40 N. Main 3.00 Ellis, Abner, 188 S. Main 3.00 Ellis, Abner, et ux., 188 S. Main 79.93 Ellis, Alfred, 402 W. Center 3.00 Ellis, Ellsworth P., 31 Hillside Ave. 3.00 Ellis, Ellsworth P. and Ruth C, 31 Hillside Ave. 65.33 Ely, Horace L., 520 W. Center 3.00 Emerson, George W., 10 Brooks PI. 3.00 Emerson, Idella C, 10 Brooks PL 110.51 Emery, Josephine, et al, Eastondale 79.23 Engstrom, Martin D., 15 Highland Ave. 3.00 Engstrom, Martin D. and Ruby S., 15 Highland Ave. 86.18 Enos, Frank, 117 Forest 244.44 Enos, Frank D., 117 Forest 3.00 Ensher, Charles, 175 Lincoln 3.00 Ensher, Edward J., 175 Lincoln 3.00 Ensher, Hosef E., 175 Lincoln 16.90 Ensher, Napoleon J., 175 Lincoln 3.00 Ensher, Napoleon, Edward and Charles, 175 Lincoln 394.07 Erbeck, Andrew P., 12 Hillside Ave. 3.00 Erickson, Carl H., 67 Ash 3.00 Erickson, Carl J., 332 Matfield 3.00 65

Erickson, Carl J., 33 Manley .70 Erickson, Edward A., 161 Ash 75.28 Erickson, John, 332 Matfield 70.89 Erickson, Otto L., 51 Belmont 3.00 Evanoff, Stephen, Stony Rd. 16.90 Evrard, Ernest M., 43 West 3.00 Evrard, Ernest M. and Hattie R., 43 West 62.55 Evrard, Hattie Ruthena, 43 West 68.11 Everson, Wilmot V. 2.09 Fabrizio, Louis, 321 Crescent 14.60 Fallon, John J., 76 Columbus Ave. 3.00 Fallon, Lawrence, 76 Columbus Ave. 3.00 Fallon, Martin, 76 Columbus Ave. 3.00 Fallon, Michael, 76 Columbus Ave. 3.00 Fallon, Michael and Ellen J., 76 Columbus Ave. 43.92 Falzarano, Joe, 92 Union 4.39 Falzarano, Glad\^s and Guiseppe, 92 Union 126.49 Fantom, Charles W., 16 Francis Ave. 3.00 Fantom, Ida E., 16 Francis Ave. 68.81 Farnum, Charles L., 113 Howard 3.00 Farnum, Lyle J., 113 Howard 3.00 Farnham, Almond 100.78 Farrar, Brooks, South Easton 26.41 Farrar, Marshall, 108 Belmont 183.07 Fay, Francis J., 30 Crescent 6.48 Fay, William E., 30 Crescent 3.00 Fay, William E., et al, 30 Crescent 19.46 Felker, Albert B., Carmel, Me. 6.95 Ferranti, Albert, 550 North Main 3.00 Ferranti, Allie L., 550 N. Main 40.12 Ferranti, Frank, 43 Prospect 64.16 Ferranti, Louise S. and Nellie M., 550 N. Main 127.88 Ferranti, Ralph J., 550 N. Main 3.00 Ferrini, Bernard, 103 Copeland 75.56 Ferrini, Gemma, Plain St. 5.90 Finch, Albion H., 55 N. Elm 3.70 Field, Fred F., et al, Brockton 60.47 Finch, James C, 343 West 3.00 Fish, Anna T., 13 Merritt 63.94 Fish, Herbert C, 13 Merritt 3.00 Fish, Ralph W., 373 N. Elm 3.00 Fish, Ralph W. and Alice C, 373 N. Elm 101.47 66

Fisher, Helen M., 120 S. Main 96.74 Fitzpatrick, T. Joseph, 151 S. Elm 31.28 Fitzpatrick, William D., 195 Forest 3.00 Fitzpatrick, William D. and Mary H., 195 Forest 53.52 Flagg, Loraine A., East Bridgewater 2.09 Flinken, Bartel, 375 Ash 3.00 Flood, Norman, 60 N. Main 3.00 Fongeallez, Ernest A., 595 W. Center 3.00 Fontaine, Amos, 17 Merritt 3.00 Forbes, Durham W., North Easton .56 Forbes, Ralph D., 8 South 69.72 Fowler, William J., 294 Manley 46.09 Ford, Mary, 74 Matfield 27.80 Foye, Allan B., 381 East 3.00 Foye, Annie R., 381 East 63.94 Foye, Wilbur G. 95.22 Frahar, Michael, 413 East 3.00 Frates, Antoine, 153 Bryant 63.74 Frates, Arthur, 22 Keenan 9.67 Frates, Joseph, 307 River 4.95 Frates, Mary C, 22 Keenan 49.35 Freeman, Dorothy M., 419 Spring 90.35 Freeman, Stanley L., 419 Spring 3.00 Frellick, Arthur L., 255 East 127.54 Frellick, Ralph S., 294 East 106.56 Fuller, Harry G., 22 Emerson 3.00

Gaffney, Royal A., 16 Cyr 57.91 Gambao, Armando M., 620 N. Elm 18.99 Gambao, Armando M. and Clara, 620 N. Elm 107.17 Gammons, S. Clinton, 326 Spring 98.22 Gardner, Charles E., 448 W. Center 3.00 Gardner, Chester P., 236 Matfield 3.00 Gardner, Dorothy G., Brooks PI. 2.09 Gardner, George E., 448 W. Center 3.00 Gardner, Inez C, 236 Matfield 69.08 Gardner, Lulu B., 448 W. Center 80.62 Gary, William J., 47 Brooks PL 3.00 Gaskell, Arthur, 9 N. Main 3.00 Gaskell, George W., 9 N. Main 3.00 Gates, Gilbert L. and Myrtle F., 152 Walnut 67.55 Gay, Newell O., 85 Bedford 58.33 67

Gibbs, F. E., et al, 381 N. Elm 72.28 Gibbs, Thomas R. P., Belmont 2.78 Gibson, Nettie E., 22 River 135.53 Gibson, William E., 22 River 29.55 Gilbert, Abraham, 35 South 150.12 Gillespie, Nahum P., et al, 190.43 Gillespie, Olive C., 15 Prospect 136.22 Gillespie, Nahum P. and Wilfred F., Trustees 8.90 Giovanni, Joseph, 27 Glenmere 3.00 Giovanni, Joseph and Sara, 27 Glenmere 47.26 Glass, Marion S., 384 E. Center 93.69 Gloves, Joseph, East Cambridge 1.39 Godfrey, Calvin E. 5.56 Godfrey, Jessie W. 5.56 Goldberg, Rachel L., N. Elm 11.12 Golder, Evan R., 29 Maolis 146.17 Golder, Lester J., 29 Maolis 3.00 Golder, Wendall F., 29 Maolis 3.00 Goodwin, Merritt A., Brockton 6.95 Goldie, George W., 368 N. Elm 3.00 Gonsalves, John D., 26 Cross 3.00 Gonsalves, John D., Jr., and Mary A. 26 Cross 116.07 Goodwin, Albert, 96 S. Elm 3.00 Goodwin, Robert H., 1 Progressive Ave. 50.53 Gorman, William J., et al, Bridgewater 10.43 Goudy, Frank B., 316 N. Elm 130.71 Gray, Henry E., 390 Matfield 3.00 Gray, Madeline F., 390 Matfield 52.13 Green, Daniel W., 199 Ash 54.71 Green, Harry D., 199 Ash 3.00 Green, Thomas, 279 E. Center 48.45 Grenville, Percival F., 395 Spring 3.00 Griffin, Frank P., 20 Cyr 3.00 Groeger, George P., 648 W. Center 120.18 Guimares, Domingos, 17 Progressive Ave. 52.82 Guinea, Thomas, 535 W. Center 3.00 Guinea, Thomas F., 535 W. Center 3.00 Guinea, Thomas F., et ux., 535 W, Center 93.83 Gummar, Carl, 481 Spring 3.00 Gummow, Earl R., 75 Bryant 104.33 Gummow, William H., 75 Bryant 45.37 Gummow, J. Robert, 94 N. Main 3.00 68

Gurney, Jennie M., 156 Bryant 44.62 Gurney, Louise, et al, Brookline 1.11

Hackenson, Rudolph, 273 Crescent 60.41 Hackett, Annie, 32 Sunset Ave. 109.12 Hagglund, Gladys and Arvid, 18 Emerson 77.15 Hagglund, Arvid, 18 Emerson 3.00 Halgren, F. Albert, 406 N. Elm 73.89 Hall, Clifford, North Raynham 6.67 Hall, Harold P., 23 Vital Ave. 3.00 Hall, Hattie A. 11.12 Hall, Laura Mae, 23 Vital Ave. 155.68 Hambley, Fred E., 20 Kenneth 3.00 Hambley, F. Eldon and Edith L., 20 Kenneth 54.21 Hambley, N. Winifred, 55 N. Elm 121.35

Hambley, Ruth H., 55 Prospect . 72.98 Hambley, William A., 55 Prospect 8.56 Hambly, Charles E., 16 Commonwealth Ave. 3.00 Hambly, Elbert A,, 16 Commonwealth Ave. 3.00 Hambly, Elbert and Fannie G., 16 Commonwealth 62.55 Hambly, Leroy W., 16 Commonwealth Ave. 3.00 Hand>% Fred L., 16 Francis Ave. 3.00 Handy, Frederick L. and Augusta D., 16 Francis 75.06 Hanscom, B. Frank, 140 S. Main 77.37 Hanson, Charles E., Turnpike St. 12.51 Hardenbrook, Kenneth L., 135 N. Elm 3.00 Hardenbrook, Alberta A., 135 N. Elm 117.46 Harkins, Daniel T., 15 Walnut 3.00 Harkins, Doris E., 15 Walnut 90.35 Harlow, Annie C, 34 South 105.64 Harlow, William J., 34 South 3.00 Harriman, Charles E., 351 N. Elm 3.00 Harriman, Charles E., et ux., N. Elm 93.13 Harrington, Harriet A., 20 Charles 89.66 Harris, Lynn, 80 Howard 3.00 Hartwell, Etta I., 445 Manley 120.24 Haskins, George L., 271 N. Main 8.56 Haskins, James O., 42 Sinnott 3.00 Haskins, Malcolm H., 481 Manley 3.00 Haskins, Malcolm H. and Zilpha L., 481 Manley 77.28 Hatch, Marcia E. and Francis P., 17 W. Center 96.61 Hathaway, Charles M., 449 Spring 3.00 69

Hathaway, Emily L., 449 Spring 44.76 Hawes, John T., Mattapan 34.75 Hayden, Alfred A., 75 Pleasant 3.00

Hayden, Everett A., 65 Pleasant , 3.00 Hayden, Louis P., 355 N. Elm 3.00 Hayden, Mary A., 355 N. Elm 81.32 Hayden, Minnie E., 65 Pleasant 39.89 Hayes, John H., 393 Ash 3.00 Hayes, John T., 393 Ash 3.00 Hayes, Margaret D., 393 Ash 28.50 Hayes, Martha M., Roslindale 69.50 Hayward, Effie W., 330 Spring 75.76 Hayward, Elton J., 13 Merritt 3.00 Hayward, Elton T. and Bessie F., Manley 28.50 Hayward, Chester L., 330 Spring 3.00 Hayward, Harry A., 399 Manley 3.00 Hayward, Grace M. and John L., 151 E. Center 162.07 Hayward, John L., 151 E. Center 165.21 Hayward, John P., Fitchburg 9.31 Hayward, William P., Estate, Portland, Me. 2.22 Hasey, Helen P., 18 Ellis 88.96 Healey, Ernest L., 356 N. Elm 3.00 Healey, Ernest L., et al, 356 N. Elm 86.18 Hebert, Joseph, 264 Matfield 3.00 Height, Harold, 512 Spring 3.00 Height, Wiswell, 512 Spring 3.00 Height, Wiswell S., and Harold W., 512 Spring 45.18 Helgeson, Elmer, 154 N. Main 3.00 Helman, Kiva, 61 Commonwealth 98.08 Hemenway, James A., 35 Plain 133.10 Hemenway, Russell, 48 Plain 3.00 Hennessy, George W., 448 N. Elm 3.00 Hennessy, Thomas, 457 East 3.00 Hetherington, Samuel B., 140 N. Main 3.00 Hetherston, Andrew F., 37 Howard 3.00 Hewett, Frank C, 373 Spring 3.00 Higginson, William H., Estate 2.50 Hill, Everett O., 601 East 5.78 Hill, Everett O. arid Edith E., 601 East 72.28 Hirst, Ralph, Bridgewater .42 Hitchings, Eddy D., 22 Sinnott 76.67 Holbrook, Clara L., 37 High 39.75 70

Holbrook, James R., 34 High 49.70 Holbrook, Robert M., 90 Maolis 50.2G Houlberg, James, Bridgewater .42 Hollertz, George V., 216 Matfield 5.22 Hollertz, Anna C, 216 Matfield 87.57 Holman, Olive S., 72 Maolis 70.89 Holmberg, Fred W., 493 W. Center 3.00 Holmberg, Inez E. and Fred W., 493 W. Center 46.70 Holmberg, Oscar T., 109 Spring 3.00 Holmes, Addie F., et al, 120.93 Holmes, Albert J., 259 Spring 3.00 Holmes, Albion M., 312 S. Elm 194.82 Holmes, Annette T., 173 W. Center 64.64 Holmes, Edmund L., 415 West 3.00 Holmes, Floyd W., 312 S. Elm 3.00 Holmes, Grace, et al, 45 Forest 92.44 Holmes, Herbert A., 312 S. Elm 18.29 Holmes, Orestes V., 46 N. Main 3.00 Holton, Robert W., 48 South 3.00 Holyoke, George A., High 15.99 Holyoke, George A., Jr., 39 High 3.00 Holyoke, Olin D., 122 Lincoln 3.00 Holyoke, Walter, High 3.00 Hopkins, Charles E., 413 Crescent 3.00 Hopkins, Charles E. and Lauretta C, 413 Crescent 75.76 Hopkins, Lizzie, 19 Ash 66.03 Horrigan, John J., 28 Maolis 3.00 Horrigan, John J. and Nettie A., 28 Maolis 130.66 Horton, Elisha L., 160 Matfield 79.45 Horton, Harold M., 103 Crescent 83.62 Howard, Albert A., 161 Howard 303.52 Howard, Alfred E., 157 Spring 3.00 Howard, Catherine M., 35 Prospect 311.36 Howard, Charles E., 35 Prospect 3.00 Howard, Clarence, et al, Brockton 3.06 Howard, Edith F., 187 Howard 335.69 Howard, Edith S., 157 Spring 129.69

Howard, Elmer E., 161 Scotland , 254.67 Howard, Henry M., 113 Howard 6.34

Howard, Henry M., Trustee, 113 Howard 222.5 1 Howard, John E., 161 Howard 72.75 Howard, Lester E., Brockton .42 71

Howardllv VV CI J- \x y XRalnhStCLL^J 1 I EXX • y 157X t-f | kJjvlSnrin£?1 1 1 3.00 Howp Erripst A 821 Crpscpnt 3.00 Howe, Frederick G., 46 Charles 59.30 TTowp Frpd O 46 Charlps 3.00 Howland Frank L 320 East 86.40

r HowlandX JL\J V V 1CV 1 1 V I y HaroldXXlXl V-/ 1 VX HX X • y 320.J i-u \J EastX. Jll>" L> 3.00 Hudson Albert H 668 W Center 3.00

HuntX X LA XX \J XXXAltonIVl X XX • y EastXX IX kJ> \J A—MBriderewaterX IVlfs, V/ VV *X Iv J 2.50 y E Hunt Charlps H 63 Maolis 3.00 Hunt Elmer W 36 Charles 50.26

HuntX X IX XX \J y FrankXX lillXV EJ—4 • y 148X A. NXI* XTXlilXlMain 71.89 Hunt, Minnie, 63 Maolis 62.55 Hunter, Howard L., 386 Matfield 58.60 Hunter, Warren G., 368 Matfield 3.00

HurlevX X IX X X Vv V • JamZJ CilllV/Ups EXX • « XX113 HowardX A. \_/ V V IX X \X 3.00 Hurlpv Jprpmiah J 12 Cpntral So 3.00

HurlevX1U1 ILj y WilliamTT lillUlll DA^r • y 12X <_J CentralVvXlVltil SoVJV^i 3.00 Hyatt, William A., 42 South 3.00

Irving', James H., 28 N. Main 87.79 Irwin, Katherine D., 369 E. Center 124.41

Irwin'XX. TV XXXy WilliamT T lllitilll SKJ • y 369\J 9S EA—i • CenterV/V/lllVl 3.00 Isabel Samupl 441 E Cpntpr 83.62

Jackson, Stanley F., 506 Spring 3.00 Jackson, Stanley F. and Helen L., 506 Spring 87.57 Jacoues Maurice E 201 Howard 3.00

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CJ \_/HlV AllO • 11 X X • T T • V_y Jenkins EffieXX 1L A ^ 483lUt/ W Centervll tvl 73.67 Jepson, Angenora S., 25 Bryant 48.09

JohnsonrJ \J 1 1 XXkjVJ XX AdolnhllVtVl^/lly 530*~J*-J\J ManlevITXtilllV 3.00 y J Johnson, Carl A., 388 Manley 74.45

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JohnsonV WHJlOvll^ CharlesVHtiX lVU XAX • •. 255faJl/L/ NXI • Elm111111 3.00 Johnson, Charles A., 392 Pleasant 3.70 Johnson, Charles A., et al, 392 Pleasant 117.18 Johnson, Ellen M., 54 Sunset 93.83 Johnson, Fred W., 381 Spring 3.00 Johnson, Herbert C, 21 Crescent 3.00 Johnson, Hokan F., Turnpike St. 4.17 Johnson, John H., 115 Crescent 49.84 72

Johnson, Joseph T., 142 Turnpike 35.80 Johnson, Lucy A. and Jennie L. Ripley, 495 E. Center 123.02 Johnson, John P. 10.43 Johnson, Lucy M., 190 W. Center 45.87 Johnson, Martin A., 142 Turnpike 3.00 Johnson, Mary A., 21 Crescent 91.05 Johnson, Oscar S., 210 Copeland 71.11 Johnson, Samuel C, 221 W. Center 12.04 Johnson, Samuel C. and Esther E., 221 W. Center 123.15 Jones, Carleton N., 377 Spring 3.00 Jones, Charles G., 74 Matfield 3.00 Jones, Frank H., 22 High 3.00 Jones, Frank H. and Emma Louise, 22 High 61.99 Jones, Lloyd, 44 Walnut 3.00 Jones, Marcus E., 80 Matfield 14.12

Kahl, David G., 534 W. Center 140.47 Kakas, William F., 612 W. Center 267.93 Katwick, John J., 173 West 58.60 Katwick, William F., 173 West 3.00 Keay, Arthur E., 369 E. Center 3.00 Keay, Frank H., 20 Hillside Ave. 3.00 Keay, Frank H. and Elizabeth M., 20 Hillside 66.72 Keeler, Everett M., 475 W. Center 3.00 Keeler, Everett M. and Samuel C. 475 W. Center 70.20 Keenan, Grace G., 457 S. Main 72.28 Kehoe, James A., 137 W. Center 3.00 Keith, Harold, Campello 27.80 Keith, Horace A., Campello 3.48 Keith, James C, Campello 104.44 Keith, Lulie H., Campello 1.39 Keith, Mary J., 10 Cross 51.57 Keith, Phyllis L., 26 Prospect 86.88 Keith, Raymond C, N. Main 3.00 Keith, Robert D., 26 Prospect 3.00 Keith, Roy F., 72 Maolis 3.00 Keith, Sumner D., 2nd, 405 Crescent 3.00 Kelsea, John B., East St. 17.51 Kennedy, Charles E., 20 Commonwealth Ave. 44.70 Kent, John J., 167 S. Main 89.18 Kent, John J., et al, 167 S. Main 27.80 Kent, John J., Jr., 167 S. Main 3.00 73

Keriza, John, 473 Spring 105.64 Kerr, William N., 19 Belmont 3.00 Kimball, Lloyd C, 38 Sunset 89.18 King, Annie L., 52 Charles 56.99 King, George T., 120 Scotland 3.00 King, George T. and Mattie E., 120 Scotland 38.64 King, Mary L. and Orrin A., 178 S. Main 61.58 King, Orrin A., 178 S. Main 3.00 Kingman, Lillian F., Brockton .83 Kingman, Parker, Brockton 6.95 Kingsbury, Luther C., 39 Walnut 6.34 Kingsbury, Lyda, 39 Walnut 94.52 Kinney, Charles E., 509 N. Elm 158.68 Kinney, Clarence H., 35 E. Center 3.00 Kinney, James C, 448 N. Elm 3.00 Kinney, Orvis F., 448 N. Elm 283.09 Kinney, Sarah L., 509 N. Elm 150.12 Kinney, Sarah L. and Charles E., 509 N. Elm 117.46 Kirby, John B., 1 W. Center 44.70 Kirby, Owen J., 26 Commonwealth 57.91 Kivorkian, Krikor De, 166 Ash 3.00 Knight, Harry R., 556 N. Elm 3.00 Knight, Harry R. and Marie B., 556 N. Elm 97.30 Kugis, John W., 216 West 13.84 Kugis, Beatrice, 216 West 52.82 Kyhn, Emil, 107 Matfield 75.01 Kyhn, Jean C, 107 Matfield 3.00

Lallis, Antone, 737 W. Center 22.46 Lallis, Antone and Stella, 737 W. Center 94.52 Lang, Joseph, Brockton 4.17 Lapthorn, Robert B. 13.90 Laughton, Mary E., 110 N. Main 79.93 Laughton, Warren P., 110 N. Main 3.00 Lavelle, H. J., 408 Spring 4.36 Lawrence, Joseph F., 35 Progressive Ave. 3.00 Lawson, Alfred, 401 Pleasant 10.23 Lawson, Alfred, et al, 401 Pleasant 134.83 Lawson, Alfred and Johnson, Charles A., 401 Pleasant 3.48 Lawson, Erma F., 37 Vital Ave. 33.64 Lawson, Theodore A., Brockton 6.95 Leach, Allen, 25 Sinnott 3.00 74

Leach, Ira A., 61 Plain 3.70 Leach, Lila W., 292 N. Elm 102.86 Leach, Wilfred R., 292 N. Elm 3.00 Leavitt, Daisy A. and Harry G., 547 N. Elm 102.17 Leavitt, Harry G., 547 N. Elm 3.42 Leavitt, Winfield C., 70 N. Main 3.00 Leavitt, Winfield C. and Ethelyn R., 70 N. Main 68.81 LeBaron, Minnie K., Bridgewater 5.00

Leekstrom, Jenney T., 403 East 49.35 x Leckstrom, John F., 403 East 3.00 LeLacheur, Ellis S., 45 S. Main 273.36 LaMothe, Alfred, Brockton .83 Leonard, Anna E., 9 S. Main 1.39 Leonard, Charles E., 11 Willow 3.00 Leonard, Charles E., Estate, 11 Willow 26.97 Leonard, Charles H. and Anna E., 9 S. Main 106.34 Leonard, J. Herbert, Trustee, Bridgewater 25.72 Leonard, Sybilla E., 10 Willow 43.92 Leonard, Sybilla E., et al, 10 Willow 253.54 Levi, Charles F., 870 W. Center 94.88 Levi, Charles N., 870 W. Center 3.00 Levi, Susan, Estate, .83 Lewis, Augusta, 265 S. Main 125.10 Lewis, Charles P., 263 S. Main 5.78 Lewis, Irving A., 39 Brooks PI. 82.93 Lewis, Irving R., 39 Brooks PI. 3.00 Lewis, Kenneth O., 263 S. Main 3.00 Liberty Club, 45 Sinnott 31.97 Lindgren, Bertha E., 352 N. Elm 104.25

Lindgren, Ernest S., 352 N. Elm * 3.00 Lindgren, Leslie, 352 N. Elm 3.00 Lindskog, Olaf, East Bridgewater 5.84 Lothrop, Daniel J., 33 River 90.99

Lothrop, Ervin W., 11 Central Sq c 3.00 Lothrop, Helen H., 11 Central Sq. 101.47 Lothrop, Herbert A., 10 Charles 80.71 Lovering, H. V., 23 Plain 3.00 Lovering, William B., 23 Plain 3.00 Luce, Arvin A., Heirs or Devisees 3.48 Luciano, Michael, 327 S. Main 3.00 Luciano, Raffaelo, 327 S. Main 60.47 Lucini, Albert, 357 S. Main 68.00 75

Luddy, Francis J., 39 Bedford 3.00 Luddy, John A., East Bridgewater 2.09 Luddy, Thomas, 39 Bedford 58.56 Luddy, Thomas, et al, 39 Bedford 13.90 Lukas, Anthoni, 216 West 3.00 Lupien, Leo C, 108 Bedford 46.37 Lutted, Helen J. 71.59 Luz, Manuel, 18 Grant 73.89 Lyon, Algernon S., 221 N. Main 60.69 Lyon, Algernon S. and Harold S., 221 N. Main 138.31 Lyon, Arthur C, 468 Walnut 59.99 Lyon, Harold S., 221 N. Main 214.28 Lyon, Harold S., (Guardian for Clarissa Richards) 138.31 Lyon, Harold S. and Harold S., Trustees 60.60

MacCurrach, George A., 289 Matfield 3.00 MacCurrach, George A. and Florence M., 289 Matfield 51.43 MacDonald, Donald G., 270 S. Elm 89.18 MacDonald, John H., 279 Scotland 3.00 MacDonald, Robert, 270 S. Elm 3.00 MacDonald, Robert and Laura B., 257 S. Elm 79.93 MacEachron, Edward I., 19 High 3.00 MacEachron, Edward I. and Bessie B., 19 High 52.86 MacHardy, George F., 32 Prospect 3.00 Machin, Joseph, 153 Prospect 181.62 MacLean, Donald E., 563 N. Elm 3.00 MacLean, William J. and Vida F., 563 N. Elm 93.83 MacLean, William J., 563 N. Elm 3.00 MacLeod, Alice M., 3 Pleasant 88.96 MacLeod, Wycliffe S., 3 Pleasant 3.42 Macomber, William H., 102 W. Center 3.00 MacPherson, Gladys E., 25 Highland 79.23 MacPherson, Samuel A., 25 Highland 3.00 MacTighe, Charles R., 86 Matfield 3.00 MacTighe, Charles R. and Flora E., 86 Matfield 51.43 Madan, Ethel, 104 Turnpike 41.14 Madan, Harold, 104 Turnpike 3.00 Madan, Lorenzo J., 104 Turnpike 3.00 Madden, Catherine A., 92 Bedford 31.97 Madden, John W., 92 Bedford 3.00 Maglathlin, Clara, 16 Howard 175.14 Madigan, Ira B., 506 W. Center 5.36 76

Mahoney, Francis A., 44 Ellis • 3.00 Mahoney, John J., 32 Cyr 3.70 Mahoney, John J. and Catherine, 32 Cyr 69.64 Manley, Albert, 445 Manley 529.03 Mansfield, Edward W., 202 N. Elm 3.00 Mansfield, Edward W. and Lillian M., 202 N. Elm 127.88 Marble, Maude F., 196 W. Center 94.52 Marble, Willard F., 196 W. Center 3.00 Marcone, Gulio, 103 Copeland 3.00 Martelli, Victor, 625 East 3.00 Marshall, Dudley, 402 W. Center 3.00 Martin, John A., 192 S. Main 22.46 Martin, John A. and Margaret E., 192 S. Main 91.74 Martin, Joseph L., 35 Columbus Ave. 3.00 Martin, Manuel, 35 Columbus Ave. 3.00 Martin, Mariano L., 35 Columbus Ave. 70.55 Martineau, Edith M., 56 Woods Rd. 21.55 Martineau, Theodore, 56 Woods Rd. 3.00 Mason, Martha B., 69 S. Elm 82.71 Mattson, Ruben W., 530 Manley 34.28 Mattson, Ruben and Adolph Johnson, 530 Manley 315.67 Mattson, Reinhold, 578 N. Elm 3.00 Mattson, Reinhold and Beatrice E., 578 N. Elm 77.84 May, George W., 440 N. Elm 121.85 May, William R., 440 N. Elm 3.00 Mazza, Frank, 41 Sinnott 3.00 Mazza, Salvador, 41 Sinnott 71.25 McCarty, Jerry, 10 Beacon 139.70 McCormick, Edward B., 160 S. Main 76.67 McCormick, Frank, 160 S. Main 3.00 McCormick, Fred J., 160 S. Main 3.00 McDonald, Donald, 25 Commonwealth Ave. 82.23 McDonald, Edward F., 485 Matfield 3.00 McDonald, Mary R., 485 Matfield 74.37 McFadden, Francis J., 616 East 3.00 McFadden, James, 616 East 61.38 McFarlan, John W., 389 Crescent 3.00 McFarlan, Marjorie E., 389 Crescent 76.45 McGarry, Mathew E., 21 Emerson 82.51 McGarry, William J., 25 Emerson 3.00 McGarry, William J. and Beatrice, 25 Emerson 48.65 McMenomen, Mary, 413 East .83 77

McMenemen, Bridget 62.55 Mederos, Manuel, 94 Walnut 3.00 Mein, William, 139 N. Elm 3.00 Mein, William and Margaret C, 139 N. Elm 118.15 Mello, Manuel, 75 Bedford 9.67 Mello, Manuel J., 240 W. Center 120.88 Mello, Mary, 75 Bedford 52.82 Merrill, Charles F., Jr., 58 S. Elm 3.00 Merrill, Charles F., Jr., and Theresa, 58 S. Elm 105.64 Merrill, George G., 91 West 23.78 Merritt, Louise A., Alhambra, Cal. 17.51 Merry, Clifford E., 259 Spring 78.76 Merry, Wilbur, 52 Commonwealth Ave. 3.00 Merry, Wilbur and Ruth S., 52 Commonwealth Ave. 88.96 Metcalf, Wilson H., 37 Hillside Ave. 62.77 Michalowski, John, 108 Union 20.79 Michalowski, John and Josephine, 108 Union 83.13 Mignault, Victor J., 23 Pleasant 3.00 Mignault, Charles V., 671 W. Center 3.00 Mignault, Victor Jr., and Bertha M., 23 Pleasant 27.11 Mignault, Victor, Jr., 23 Pleasant 3.00 Mignault, Wallace E., 23 Pleasant 3.00 Miles, Thomas B., 404 Crescent 3.00 Miles, Thomas B., et al, 404 Crescent 44.48 Miller, James H., 364 Spring 3.00 Miller, James H., et al, 364 Spring 70.20 Mills, George A., 539 N. Elm 3.00 Mills, Hazel G. and Nellie A. Belcher, 539 N. Elm 115.64 Miner, Charles E., 37 N. Main 3.00 Miner, Charles E. and Florence E., 37 N. Main 86.18 Minsky, David, 220 W. Center 3.00 Mitchell, Susanna R., 40 N. Main 211.28 Mitchell, William G., 358 Spring 98.91 Mitchell, Willard I., Brockton 10.41 Molito, James, Columbus Ave. 11.34 Molito, Michael A., Columbus Ave. 76.45 Molla, Ernest W., 634 East 3.00 Molla, Ernest and Margaret M., 634 East 82.01 Mondeau, Blanche B., East Bridgewater 8.62 Moore, Clarence L., 541 Walnut 10.78 Moore, Alice C, 27 Walnut 52.13 Moore, Christopher D., 27 Walnut 3.00 78

Moore, Marion E., 541 Walnut 355.28 Montello Cooperative Bank, Brockton 126.49 Moreva, Joseph, 131 Copelancl 3.00 Morris, Anna M., 115 N. Main 85.49 Morse, Debora J., 364 Walnut 103.56 Morse, Jesse L., 32 Plain 64.86 Morse, Willard A., 364 Walnut 8.56 Mosher, Harwood S., 480 West 3.00 Murdock, Leonard, 35 N. Main 3.00 Murdock, Ruth 17.38 Murling, George A., 50 Matfield 3.00 Murray, James R., 13 Sunset 72.50 Murray, Patrick J., 187 Crescent 3.00 Murray, William F., 123 N. Elm 279.39

Neale, Carrie W., et al, Stoughton 18.90 Nelson, Arthur G., 234 N. Elm 3.00 Nelson, Charles A., et al, 78 Matfield 15.29 Nelson, Harold, 304 E. Center 3.00 Nelson, Signe E., 234 N. Elm 176.53 Ness, Charles, Atlantic 13.62 Nevins, William H., 73 Thayer Ave. 56.44 New England Tel. & Tel. Co., Boston 2,872.41 New England Fur Industries, Inc., Boston 36.11 Newcomb, Lizzie M., Brockton .97 Newman, Carl L., 270 Walnut 39.42 Nicholas, Edwin N., 59 Brooks PL 73.89 Nichols, Otis, 131 Matfield 3.00 Nichols, Ruth E. and Otis, 131 Matfield 38.36 Nickerson, Albert E., 66 Pleasant 23.16 Nickerson, Carrie B., et al, 11 High 41.70 Nickerson, Cora B. 20.85 Nickerson, Howard W., 11 High 3.00 Nilson, Nils P., 27 Cyr 68.61 Noonan, Sarah E., 375 Ash 51.43 North Abington Cooperative Bank 82.70 Nonlgren, Charles, 481 Spring 32.33 Nordgren, Charles and Alma, 481 Spring 113.98 Nordgren, Alma C, 481 Spring 3.48 Nordgren, Ralph H., 481 Spring 3.00 Norman, Andrew J., 189 West 27.38 Norris, James H., 519 Spring 3.00 79

Norris, James H. and Eliza A., 519 Spring 60.47 Norris, John, 519 Spring 3.00 Norris, William E., 398 N. Elm 3.00 Norris, William E. and Mary E., 398 N. Elm 81.30 North Easton Cooperative Bank 145.26 Norton, Lulu L., Manley St. 75.76 Norton, Willard D., Manley St. 5.50

IMUjco, VV llllcHII VV ., ^OO OJJI I1JLJ5 A? 33 Nunckatessett Canoe Club 244.64 Nute, Herbert E., 376 Matfield 3.00 Nute, Levi T., 387 Matfield 83.62 Nute, Orrin F., 301 Matfield 3.00 Nylin, Axel, 10 Beacon 3.00

Oberg, Gordon, Brockton 6.95 O'Brien, J. Wesley, 276 N. Elm 3.00 O'Connor, George P., 269 N. Elm 281.14 Ohlson, Carl G., 348 N. Elm 3.00 Ohlson, Forrest E., 440 N. Elm 3.00 Ohlson, Harry, 75 Bryant 3.00 Old Colony R. R. Co., Boston 261.66 Olson, Carl E., 12 Crescent 101.00 Olson, Hjalmer E., 372 Matfield 3.00 Olson, John, 314 Matfield 73.20 Ormsby, William N., 122 Lincoln 45.18 Orral, Norman, 15 Vital Ave. 3.00 WoUUlIlt;, ridllK, QOo lVlclLllcIU. o.UU^ on O'Shaughnessy, Anna Marie, 25 Hillside 65.33 O'Shaughnessy, John H., 25 Hillside 3.00 Oswood, John P., Brockton 4.17 Otter, Daniel, 427 N. Elm 3.00 Otter, Daniel and Lena M., 427 N. Elm 99.39

Packard, Abbie M., Brockton 30.02 Packard, Charles E., 407 N. Elm 81.54 Packard, Edward W., 67 Maolis 3.00 Packard, Edward W. and Mary C, 67 Maolis 65.33 Packard, Ellsworth E., 322 Matfield 75.28 Packard, Fred W., et al 2.78 Packard, George E., 61 Belmont 3.00 Packard, George and M. Iola, 61 Belmont 47.96 Packard, Harold 0., 194 Matfield 57.35 80

Packard, Myron H., 451 Walnut 72.50 Packard, Walter T., Campello 1.39 Pagini, Rose and Tony, 357 S. Main 70.89 Pagini, Tony, 357 S. Main 14.23 Paine, J. Alton, 79 River 81.95 Parker, Clare H., 17 Walnut 92.66 Parker, James, 17 Emerson 3.00 Parker, Margaret M., 17 Emerson 76.45 Parker, Thomas, 17 Emerson 3.00 Parker, Charles L., 17 Emerson 3.00 Parrv, Harry W., 287 River 3.00 Patton, Arthur B., 384 N. Elm 3.00 Payne, Carlton S., 26 Arch 3.00 Pearson, Esther S., 308 Matfield 110.51 Pearson, John, 408 Crescent 52.35 Pearson, Kenneth, 408 Crescent 3.00 Pearson, Lewis W., 47 Plain 89.18 Pearson, Myrtle H., 408 Spring 105.64 Pearson, Oscar P., 308 Matfield 22.46 Pearson, Pauline E., Brockton 2.78 Pearson, Wilbur E., 408 Spring 3.00 Pecheco, Joseph, 50 Grant 4.67 Pecheco, Joseph J., et ux, 50 Grant 52.82 Peck, Fred A., 146 S. Main 5.09 Peck, Nellie E., 146 S. Main 75.76 Peck, Shirley, Bridgewater .56 Peckham, Arthur C, 222 N. Main 99.19 Peckham, Fred G., 61 Arch 87.10 Penny, Justin B., 18 Ellis 3.00 Penpraise, Daniel A., Ill West 3.00 Penpraise, Daniel A. and Mary G., Ill West 59.77 Penpraese, John A., 58 Grant 37.75 Penpraese, Justin S., 110 West 63.47 Peppe, John, 197 W. Center 9.67 Peppe, John, Trustee, 197 W. Center 95.22 Perkins, Arthur F., 190 River 3.00 Perkins, Arthur F., and Mildred B., 190 River 61.16 Perkins, Edgar E., 9 Crescent 3.00 Perkins, Faelton C, 96 Howard 3.00 Perkins, Faelton C. and Dorothy F., 96 Howard 86.18 Perry, Anthony B., 21 Bryant 3.00 Perry, Anthony and Benjamin, 21 Bryant 45.18 81

Perry, Antoine C., 613 N. Elm 93.35 Perry, Antoine F., 615 N. Elm 123.93 Perry, Arthur, 613 N. Elm 3.00 Perry, Frances, 640 East 65.33 Perry, George F.. 70 Ash 4.53 Perry, George F., et al, 70 Ash 59.21 Perry, Jesse J., 640 East 27.80 Perry, Quinteen J., 183 Brooks PI. 45.40 Peters, Henrietta K., South Easton 8.34 Peters, John, 7 Progressive Ave. 3.00 Peterson, Anna L., 310 Manley 13.90 Peterson, Anna L., 57 N. Main 11.82 Peterson, Chester, 272 N. Elm 3.00 Peterson, Claus I., Forest 3.00 Peterson, Elmer L., 294 Matfield 3.00 Peterson, Elmer L. and Anna E., 294 Matfield 45.87 Peterson, Eric H., 4 Plain 146.17 Peterson, Frank A., 345 Matfield 78.06 Peterson, G. Willard, 25 E. Center 123.45 Peterson, Gustaf A., 63 E. Center 513.55 Peterson, Gustaf F., 63 E. Center 3.00 Peterson, James, 57 N. Main 110.86 Peterson, John, 22 Roosevelt 3.00 Peterson, John, et ux., 22 Roosevelt 94.52 Peterson, John, 179 Crescent 248.19 Peterson, Kiziah D., 156 Crescent 11.95 Peterson, Lars, Campello .97 Peterson, Lillian, Roosevelt Ave. 15.29 Peterson, Martha S., Avon 13.90 Peterson, Paul, 63 Maple 3.00 Peterson, Sidney J., 615 N. Elm 3.00 Peterson, Victor, 63 Maple 166.33 Peterson & Porter, 4 Plain 22.24 Petrulonis, Sophia, Plain 2.78 Peura, John, 238 Forest 62.08 Philbrick, Winthrop F., 44 Pleasant 41.92 Phillips, Abbie, East Providence 8.62 Phillips, William J., 78 Woods Rd. 3.00 Phillips, William J. G., 78 Woods Rd. 3.00 Phillips, William W., 432 W. Center 3.00 Pike, Alice M., 137 Copeland 93.83 Pillsbury, Doris M., 506 N. Elm 114.68 82

Pillsbury, Frank E., 506 N. Elm 3.00 Pillsbury, Fred N., 115 S. Main 3.00 Pillsbury, Fred N., et ux., 482 N. Elm 101.47 Pillsbury, Fred N. and Gertrude A., 115 S. Main 132.75 Pierson, Maxwell, Jr., 115 S. Main 16.68 Pimental, John, 153 Bryant 3.00 Pingree, Michael, 416 Spring 3.00 Pingree, Michael and Florence, 416 Spring 62.55 Pittsley, Joseph, 20 Plain 3.00 Piva, Edmund, 93 Copeland 3.00 Piva, Edwin, 15 Brooks PI. 3.00 Piva, Foster C, 97 Copeland 3.00 Piva, Joseph, 80 Copeland 11.34 Piver, Joseph B., 80 Copeland 88.49 Piver, Joseph C, 97 Copeland 3.00 Piva, Louis B., 606 N. Elm 3.00 Piver, Manuel B., 173 Copeland 79.45 Piver, Manuel C, 97 Copeland 64.16 Piver, Peter B., Sr., 606 N. Elm 125.32 Piver, Peter B., Jr., 189 Copeland 14.12 Piver, Peter B., Jr. and Nellie, 189 Copeland 64.73 Plymouth Five Cent Savings Bank, Plymouth 136.22 Place, George A., 396 W. Center 3.00 Polus, George, 15 Brooks PI. 3.00 Polus, Libby, 536 N. Elm 141.78 Pomeroy, Harry J., 457 East 70.89 Poole, Horace A. 35.58 Poole, Ray, 254 N. Elm 3.00 Pope, A. Allen, 64 Maolis 4.11 Pope, Bessie M., 64 Maolis 82.01 Pope, Sanford A., 64 Maolis 3.00 Porter, Carlton, 48 South 3.00 Porter, Emmons C, 768 W. Center 300.60 Porter, Erland R., 415 West 185.51 Porter, Ernest J., 27 West 3.00 Porter, Francis E., Easton 7.51 Porter, Joseph B., 157 N. Elm 4.25 Porter, Joseph B., et al, 157 N. Elm 168.89 Porter, Raymond B., 25 Belmont 3.00 Powers, Harold F. .70 Pratt, Edwin L., 311 East 83.06 Pratt, E. Juliet, Estate 54.21 83

Pratt, John H., 209 N. Main 13.43 Pratt, John H. and Eula C, 209 N. Mam 134.83 XI J 1 CHI XX * T~"\ • T\ 1 Pratt, Sherman, Heirs or Devisees, Raynham 2.22 Pratt, Warren A., 17 Merritt 81.32 Presby, George P. 12.51 Price, James A. H., et al, 14 Grant 88.99 Provost, Alphonse, 234 W. Center 3.00 Provost, Harriet A., 234 W. Center 65.33 X"* 1 TT7M1 • X^ C\ C*\ A X"*1 f~S A Prout, William P., 384 E. Center 3.00 T \ rt* /^il C\ A P" c\ X^l -i a n a a Puffer, Clarence, 345 S. Elm 147.48 T~\ l X 1 A -1 C\ -i X~l /""! J Purdy, Leonard A., 121 E. Center 4.95 Purdy, Leonard A., et ux., 121 E. Center 98.00

/~\ -i TV /f" 1 A P" P" X~\ • A Quaclros, Manuel A., 55 Progressive Ave. 24.55 Radigan, Edward J., 124 Turnpike 3.00 Radigan, Frederick, 124 Turnpike 3.00 ~Y~\ 1 " Tl 1 * 1 T X 1 • -4 £~\ A m ' 1 Radigan, Frederick and Julia, 124 Turnpike 45.18 Ramsden, Annie M., Bridgewater 2.78 Raymond, Harvey E., 20 Plain 3.00 • X** 1 ~¥~~\ 1 X r~\ /"V T~\l Raymond, Paul L., 20 Plain 3.00 x^ l a i i x

Reynolds, Lester W., 26 Plain 3.00 Reynolds, Lester W., et al, 26 Plain 60.47 Rezendes, Joseph, 6 Columbus 38.45 Rice, Ernest 0., 42 Brooks 96.13 Rich, Howard L., 53 N. Main 62.55 Richards, Hannah 5.56 Richards, Harriet E. 10.43 Richards, Howard M., 196 Howard 3.00 Richards, Jennie R., 196 Howard 142.48 Richards, John M., 1 Plain 135.05 Ridgeway, Warren V., 214 Copeland 4.11 Ridgeway, Elizabeth, 214 Copeland 65.33 Ricllington, Elbert H., 479 E. Center 3.00 Ring, Mary, 671 W. Center 69.16 Ripley, Chester R., 188 South 3.00 Ripley, Chester R. and Marion T., 188 South 40.31 Ripley, Clara J., 123 South 54.21 Ripley, Harrie A., 495 E. Center 3.00 Ripley, Lester P., 200 South 62.97 Roach, Michael F., East Bridgewater 52.13 Roberts, Alice 0., 110 East 214.76 Roberts, Edward J. and Minnie L., Campello 6.12 Roberts, Ernest M., 110 East 6.95 Roberts, Robert A., 365 N. Elm 101.69 Robinson, Ernest W., 40 Ash 3.00 Robitaille, Charles O., 50 Union 12.79 Rockwell, Clifton G., 20 Arch 3.00 Rockwell, Clifton G., et al, 20 Arch 76.45 Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston 15.29 Rooks, Roger F., 20 Charles 3.00 Rooney, Thomas, Stony Rd. 3.00 Rooslet, Eino, Stony Rd. 3.00 Rooslet, Eino E. and Hilda C, 60 Stony Rd. 18.07 Roscoe, Anna C, N. Elm 127.88 Roscoe, Gesner, 262 N. Elm 3.00 Rosen, Emelia, 48 South 120.93 Rosen, John, 48 South 101.00 Ross, George A., 37 Francis 3.97 Ross, Gordon K., 37 Francis 3.00 Ross, Maud F., 37 Francis 68.81 Rossi, Joseph, 230 Copeland 3.00 Rossi, Joseph and Ernesta, 230 Copeland 50.04 85

Roulstone, Elizabeth A., 17 Spring 82.01 Roulstone, Forrest, 17 Spring 3.00 Rubin, Harris, 56 Pleasant 84.73 Rubin, Morris, 56 Pleasant 3.00 Ryder, Arthur E., 15 Charles 116.29 Ryder, George F., 322 E. Center 32.52 Ryder, George F., Administrator, 322 E. Center 398.24 Ryder, Ralph D., 322 E. Center 14.23 Salvador, Frank M., Progressive Ave. 42.62 Salvador, John M., Progressive Ave. 3.00 Salvador, Jose M., 2nd, Roosevelt Ave. 48.18 Salvador, Antonio M., Progressive Ave. 31.97 Sampson, Edgar, 35 Sunset Ave. 3.00 Sampson, Harry F., 32 Walnut 69.72 Sampson, Miriam H. and Joseph W. Hathaway, Cambridge 11.82 Sampson, Roy D., 25 Sunset Ave. 146.17 Samuels, John M., 1 Francis Ave. 77.37 Sanborn, Ernest L., 51 River 3.00 Sanborn, Frank, 500 Spring 3.00 Sanborn, Gladys M., 500 Spring 79.93 Sanderson, George S., Shirley .83 Saplus, Annie, 148 Turnpike 54.21 Saplus, Charles, 148 Turnpike 3.00 Satucket Athletic Association, Campello 88.96 Savage, Earl C, 17 West 3.00 Sawyer, Harry J., 402 N. Elm 3.00 Scott, George V., 379 E. Center 181.48 Scranton, Harvey, 54 Prospect 3.00 Scranton, Harvey A. and Arlene M., 54 Prospect 100.78 Scovell, Paul H., 123 South 3.00 Seaberg, Mathilda C, et al, 295 Matfield 51.43 Seaberg, William J., 295 Matfield 3.00 Seager, Edward W., 36 Plain 68.33 Seager, John E., 36 Plain 3.00 Sears, Evangeline L., 10 Francis Ave. 67.42 Sears, Lloyd W., 10 Francis Ave. 3.00 Security Cooperative Bank, Brockton 506.93 Security Mortgage Co., Brockton 166.80 Sellstone, Carl I., Brockton 75.76 Sessine, Sophia, Bridgewater 3.48 Shader, E. G., 160 N. Elm 3.00 86

Shaw, Alfred J., 276 N. Elm 3.00 Shaw, Alfred J. and Agnes L., 276 N. Elm 118.85 Shaw, George D., 420 N. Elm 3.00 Shaw, Clarence E., Brockton 5.56 Shaw, Harlan P. and Nanette M., Bridgewater 8.90 Shaw, Henry W., 29 Ellis Ave. 3.00 Shaw, Mildred F. and Henry W., 29 Ellis Ave. 94.52 Shaw, Nathaniel G., 395 N. Elm 3.00 Shaw, Nathaniel G. and Bessie L., 395 N. Elm 116.20 Shean, Charles H., Jr., 69 Belmont 60.69 Sheidon, Thomas F., Taunton 6.95 Sheridan & Washburn, East Taunton 27.80 Sherman, Hazel M., Matfield St. 65.33 Sherman, Robert F., 461 Matfield 3.00 Shearing, George C, 13 Kenneth 3.00 Shields, William, Highland St. 5.00 Shipman, Mary F., 3 Central Sq. 125.10 Shipman, William F., 62 Sunset 112.81 Shipman, William O., 52 Maolis 3.00 Sias, George W., 102 Lincoln 3.00 Sias, George W. and Fred Stoddard, 102 Lincoln 48.65 Sigren, Hjalmer, 223 Matfield 167.02 Sigren, John G., et al 6.95 Silva, Anthony, Progressive Ave. 32.19 Silva, Arthur, 113 Copeland 3.00 Silva, Edward S., 113 Copeland 3.00 Silva, Joseph, 23 Progressive Ave. 3.00 Silva, John A., 113 Copeland 3.00 Silva, Lewis, 17 Progressive Ave. 3.00 Silva, Manuel P., 285 East 20.85 Silva. Theresa, 113 Copeland 63.25 Silveria, Antoine F., 183 Brooks PI. 3.00 Silveria, Antone J., 131 Copeland 59.79 Silveria, John, Roosevelt Ave. 62.55 Silveria, John, Jr., 35 Roosevelt Ave. 3.00 Simino, Frank E., 253 Matfield 80.84 Simino, Frank W., 269 Matfield 119.76 Simmons, Julia W., Estate, 107 N. Main 195.99 Simmons, Martha A., 25 High 83.40 Simmons, Morton A., 107 N. Main 3.00 Sinclair, Ralph, 46 Belmont 3.00 Sinclair, Ralph, et al, 46 Belmont 73.67 87

Sinnott, Charles P., Bridgewater 27.11 Sisson, Charles G., 30 Charles 50.26 Slade, S. Agnes, 304 N. Elm 104.25 Slade, William E., 304 N. Elm 3.00 Slate, Anna M., 35 Commonwealth Ave. 41.14 Small, Joseph, Brockton 1.39 Small, Albert F., Jr., North Weymouth 3.48 Smith, Alice D., 596 Walnut 56.16 Smith, Clarence, 2 Cyr 48.87 Smith, George S., 52 Maolis 70.89 Smith, George W., 194 N. Elm 3.00 Smith, George W. and Edith E., 194 N. Elm 114.68 Smith, John L, 596 Walnut 3.00 Smith, Kenneth W., 157 N. Elm 3.00 Smith, Nellie F., 26 Arch 88.96 Smith, Richard J., 194 N. Elm 3.00 Snell, Arthur C, 417 Matfield 3.70 Snell, Elizabeth M., 352 Spring 140.81 Snell, Horace R., 359 N. Elm 74.17 Snell, T. Prescott, 332 N. Elm 183.98 Snell, Warren P., 352 Spring 6.48 Snow, Albert C, 20 Forest 46.37 Snow, Gustava F., 416 Matfield 172.22 Snow, Joseph, Brockton 6.95 Snow, Stella J., 20 Forest 5.56 Snow, Richard A. et al, Brockton 11.12 Soderholm, Hjalmer F., 63 Sunset Ave. 118.15 Soares, Evelyn, Roosevelt Ave. 6.26 Soule, Basil M., 14 Merritt 3.00 Soule, Lena L., 14 Merritt 79.93 Soule, Lawrence M., 14 Merritt 3.00 Souza, Antoine, 76 Howard 3.00 Souza, Antoine and Elmay, 76 Howard 70.89 Souza, Frank, 50 Grant 3.00 Sousa, John C., 13 Columbus Ave. 68.06 Sousa, Joseph, 218 Forest 3.00 Sousa, Joe, 354 Pleasant 3.00 Sousa, Joseph T., 109 Copeland 3.00 Sousa, Joe M., 578 N. Elm 3.00 Sousa, Manuel, 141 Forest 3.00 Sousa, Manuel, 218 Forest 30.94 Sparrow, Augustavus H., Boston 76.45 88

Spencer, Arthur B., 91 River 119.76 Sroczynski, Laura, 43 Belmont 101.47 Staff, John A., 120 Crescent 105.45 Stankus, Anthony, 471 Matfield 109.75 Stankus, Charles A., 471 Matfield 3.00 Stanley, Leslie, 488 W. Center 3.00 Stanley, Leslie and Bernice K, 488 W. Center 47.26 Stanley Iron Works 27.80 Staples, Albert L., 387 N. Elm 3.00 Staples, Albert L., et al, 387 N. Elm 102.86 Staples, Daniel F., 74 Belmont 3.00 Staples, Daniel F., et al, 74 Belmont 57.27 Staples, Edward F., 462 Matfield 60.13 Staples, Lloyd E., 470 Matfield 12.73 Staples, Lloyd E. and Priscilla A., 470 Matfield 89.66 Staples, Richard, 462 Matfield 3.42 Stephen, Walter F., Trustee, Brockton 8.34 Stevens, George H. 12.51 Stevens, James H. 15.51 Stevenson, William, Bridgewater 3.48 Stewart, Burton and Emma J., N. Elm 8.34 Stimpson, Ross C, 416 Matfield 3.00 Stockwell, Horace S., 15 Commonwealth Ave. 47.90 Stone, Alexander, Jr., 220 Copeland 3.00 Stone, Johanna, 90 Matfield 34.75 Stone, Otis M., 90 Matfield 3.00 Straffin, A. Franklin, 487 W. Center 48.65 Straff in, A. Franklin, et al, 499 W. Center 116.76 Straffin & Andre, 499 W. Center 25.02 Strisik, Philip R. 206.42 Sturgis, Harold S., 260 Matfield 3.00 Sturgis, Harold S. and Grace, 260 Matfield 52.82 Sturgis, William G., 27 Vital Ave. 3.00 Stuart, Kenneth I., 205 W. Center 3.00 Sullivan, Charles E., 383 Crescent 85.02 Sullivan, Daniel T., 287 S. Main 33.58 Sullivan, Elmer T., 145 Bryant 3.00 Sullivan, Iva N. et al, 383 Crescent 1.39 Sullivan, John L., 145 Bryant 63.47 Sullivan, Patrick, 287 S. Main 3.00 Sullivan, Philip, Estate, 287 S. Main 108.42 89

Sunset Avenue Congregational Church Corp. 377 Spring 66.03 Swann, Horace E. and Elizabeth L, 47 Ash 61.16 Swann, Horace E., 47 Ash 3.00 Swanson, Edgar W., 408 Crescent 3.00 Swanson, Ellen J., 50 Matfield 41.14 Swanson, Oscar, 50 Matfield 3.00

Taylor, Arthur B., 34 N. Main 3.00 Taylor, Henry F., 58 South 80.15 Taylor, Howard B., 58 South 3.00 Taylor, Howard S., 455 N. Elm 3.00 Taylor, Jordan C, 31 Crescent 6.48 Tavlor, Jordan C. and Jeanne E., 31 Crescent 123.71 Taylor, Walter R, 453 E, Center 3.00 Teixeina, John, 565 N. Elm 3.00 Thayer, Alton 2.09 Thayer, Chester, 347 East 93.35 Thayer, Edwin H., 180 East 25.66 Thayer, Edwin H. and Margaret M., 180 East 425.20 Thayer, Edwin H., Chester and Joseph E. 2.09 Thayer, Erland W., 180 East 3.00 Thayer, Joseph E., 16 Union 109.34 Thayer, Milton C, Estate 4.17 Thayer, Virginia, 61 Plain 113.98 The Great A. & P. Tea Co., 12 N. Main .83 Therrien, Damien E., 134 S. Main 3.00 Therrien, Fred, 134 S. Main 3.00 Therrien, Mary J. and Damien E., 134 S. Main 84.79 Thomas, Francis E., 138 N. Elm 101.00 Thompson, Mary E., 44 W. Center 134.14 Tillgren, Emelia, et al, 140 South 30.02 Tillgren, Hugo A., 140 South 3.00 Tingley, Chester, 50 Charles 3.00 Tingley, Miles, 348 Pleasant 3.00 Tingley, Samuel I., 348 Pleasant 3.00 Tinkham, Joseph E., et al, Campello 5.84 Tobin, Alexander F., 296 N. Elm 3.00 Tobin, Annie M., 296 N. Elm 111.20 Todd, Arthur D., 128 S. Main 3.00 Todd, Arthur D. and Jennie L., 128 S. Main 94.52 Todd, Judson F., 605 W. Center 3.00 90

Toomey, John H., 388 Ash 3.00 Towers, Mary S. and Alice B. 82.71 Towers, Walter H., 449 N. Elm 105.44 Travers, Joseph B., 109 Copeland 73.89 Travers, Manuel, 15 Progressive Ave. 44.70 Travers, Manuel C, Copeland St. 75.28 Tribble, Abram B., 660 N. Main 3.00 Tribble, Winifred M., 660 N. Main 54.21 Tribou, Grace G., Brockton 2.78 Trocchi, Mando, Bridgewater 1.11 True, Walter H., Heirs or Devisees 104.25 Trustees of the M. E. Society, 520 W. Center 46.57 Tuck, C. Eldon, 192 Spring 3.00 Tuck, Josiah C, 192 Spring 92.66 Tuck, Lawrence C, 192 Spring 3.00 Tucker, George G., 105 Union 5.09 Tucker, George G. and Mary Morse, 105 Union 101.47 Tuholski, Mildred B., 455 N. Elm 54.21 Turner, C. Frank, 9 N. Main 3.00 Turski, Anthony C, 269 West 149.92 Tyrer, Lloyd P., 41 Sunset Ave. 3.00 Tyrer, Lloyd P. and Dorothy N., 41 Sunset Ave. 84.79

Uva, Joseph, Avon .83

Vandyke, Donald J., 135 N. Main 44.70 Vandyke, Eva E., 135 N. Main 152.90 Vandyke, Victor J., 222 W. Center 3.00 Varney, Carl, 161 Matfield 3.00 Varnum, Wallace L., Trustee, Brockton 6.95 Ventura, Joseph O., 205 Copeland 78.06 Verity, Edward A., 630 N. Main 3.00 Verity, Gertrude A., 630 N. Main 36.14 Vickery, Norman P., 636 N. Elm 3.00 Viegas, Bernardino S., 97 Brooks PI. 77.84 Viegas, Philimena S., 97 Brooks PI. 3.48 Vieira, Joseph G., 153 Bryant 3.00 Vinton, George C, 9 N. Main 3.00 Vinton, George C, Jr., 9 N. Main 3.00 Visnanskis, John, Eastondale .70 Vosmus, Charles E, 432 W. Center 133.80 Vosmus, Charles E., et al, 432 W. Center 26.41 Vosmus, Charles E. and Lillian M., 432 W. Center 159.85 91

Vosmus, Lillian M., 432 W. Center 22.24 Vosmus, Everett S., 368 N. Elm 3.00 Vosmus, Hattie E., 368 N. Elm 84.79

Wade, Evelyn B., 160 N. Elm 78.54 Walcott, Willard C, 50 Belmont 3.00 Wainberg, August, 80 Howard 3.00 Waite, Willard, 12 Hillside 3.00 Waite, Willard H. and Mae I., 12 Hillside 56.30 Wakeling, Charles, 466 W. Centre 3.00 Walden, Arthur L., 188 N. Elm 138.53 Walker, Nathan K., 42 Sunset Ave. 70.89 Ward, Herbert D., Brockton 6.95 Wardwell, Malcolm, 15 Crescent 3.00 Wardwell, Ethel G., 15 Crescent 83.40 Warman, Norval E., 496 Spring 3.00 Warman, Norval E. and Ellie A., 496 Spring 84.79 Washburn, Albert L., 451 Matfield 3.00 Washburn, Eben, 35 Roosevelt 3.00 Washburn, George S., 465 E. Center 74.31 Washburn, Mary M., 451 Matfield 82.01 Washburn, Nellie O., et al., 482 E. Center 54.91 Washwell, John J., 586 Manley 3.00 Washwell, Joseph, 586 Manley 3.70 Washwell, Mary and Joseph, 586 Manley 161.24 Waugh, Emily W. 20.85 Webber, Harry T., 136 Copeland 6.34 Webber, Minnie A. 127.19 Webster, W. Herbert, 352 E. Center 3.00 Wells, Alfred T., 69 Howard 98.22 Weir, Oscar W. R., Eastondale 1.81 Western Union Tel. Co., New York 97.94 West Bridgewater Grain Co., 130 N. Main 385.89 Weston, Mary F., Estate, E. Center 2.09 Wetherill, Robert H., 56 Plain 52.82 Wetterberg, David, 304 Matfield 3.00 Wetterberg, David A., et al, 304 Matfield 68.11 Wetterberg, Ernest W., 304 Matfield 3.00 Wetterberg, George W., 304 Matfield 3.00 Wetterberg, Margaret A., 263 Matfield 69.50 Wheeler, Ada M., 352 W. Center 109.12 Whelan, John, 388 Ash 3.00 Whelden, Thomas W., 9 Crescent 68.81 92

White, Charles H., 17 Central Sq. 3.00 White, David Seymour, Maine 10.43 White, Eldon W., Brockton .56 White, Gertrude F., 17 Central Sq. 136.92 White, Howard C, 35 S. Main 3.00 White, Mary G., 35 S. Main 89.66 White, William H., Eastondale 16.68 Whiting, Emma J., 202 W. Center 111.20 Whiting, Walter C, 202 W. Center 5.78 Whitman, Asa and Ellen Miles, Forest St. 10.43 Whiteman, Winfield Scott, Trustee, Newton 105.64 Whitmarsh, Willard F., Bridgewater 41.70 Wilbur, Gerald L., 486 W. Center 3.00 Wilbar, Harvey S., 328 East 3.00 Wilbar, Harvey S., et al, 328 East 88.96 Wilbur, Howard B., 35 E. Center 16.34 Wilbur, Howard B., et al, 35 E. Center 1,001.36 Wilbur, Nahum J., 467 W. Center 83.76 Wilbur, Sarah E., et al, Bridgewater 3.48 Wilcox, George W., 433 Spring 84.10 Wilcox, John G. 27.80 Williams, Charlotte L., 45 River 47.96 Williams, Clarence H., South Easton 2.09 Williams, Herbert I., 482 N. Elm 3.00 Williams, Herbert I., Jr., 482 N. Elm 3.00 Williams, Lewis E. and Edith W., 239 Spring 41.01 Williams, Walter C, 141 Copeland 3.00

Willisi, Albert M., 493 Manley - 105.86 Willis, Martin H., Walnut St. 9.04 Willis, Daniel A, 493 Manley 3.00 Wilsey, Clifton L., 51 Belmont 3.00 Winberg, Albert D., South Easton 162.91 Winberg, Arvid A., Campello 5.56 Winberg, Arvid L., 686 Manley 3.00 Winberg, Emil G. 6.48 Winberg, George A., 581 Manley 64.86 Winberg, Melvin G., 14 Ellis 3.00 Winslow, Edward F., 61 Plain 3.00 Wood, Alexander, 351 Manley 3.00 Wood, Alexander H. M., 351 Manley 253.48 Wood, Ada M., 145 Spring 160.55 Wood, Eben T., 145 Spring 33.58 Woodward, Henry F., 65 Plain 3.00 93

Wooclworth, William B. 93.35 Worthing, Frederic H., 365 Spring 3.00 Worthing, Laura W., 365 Spring 123.71 Wyman, Lewis W., 544 N. Elm 3.00

Young, Cora C, 376 N. Elm 139.00 Young, iliVerett, 6 to IN. lum o.UU Young, Harold, 254 N. Elm 3.00 Young, James R., 376 N. Elm 3.00

Zenli, Alexanter, 96 S. Elm 8.56 Zionowicz, Joseph, 625 East 32.80 BOARD OF ASSESSORS, Albert Manley, Edwin H. Thayer, Robert G. Dean. :

State Auditors Report

February 7, 1933

To the Board of Selectmen, Mr. James A. Hemenway, Chairman, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Gentlemen

I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of West Bridgewater for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1932, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to be by Mr. Edward H. Fenton, Chief Accountant of this Division.

Very truly yours, THEODORE N. WADDELL, Director of Accounts. 95

REPORT

Mr. Theodore N. Waddell, Director of Accounts, Department of Corporations and Taxation, State House, Boston.

Sir:

As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of West Bridgewater for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1932, and report thereon as follows: The records of the financial transactions of the several departments receiving or disbursing money for the town, or committing bills for collection, were examined, checked, and verified by comparison with the reports and the records in the town accountant's office. The accountant's ledger was analyzed, the appropriation accounts being checked to the town meeting records of appropriations voted. Adjusting entries were made, a trial balance was taken off, proving the accounts to be in balance, and a balance sheet, showing the financial condition of the town on December 31, 1932, was prepared and is appended to this report. The computation of the tax rate by the assessors was checked and verified. Appropriations voted by the town from available funds after the rate for 1932 was fixed should be included by the assessors in the total amount of appropriations to be raised in 1933, while deductions from the amount to be raised by taxation on account of available funds in treasury may be made only upon the approval of the Com- missioner of Corporations and Taxation, in accordance with the provisions of Section 23, Chapter 59, General Laws. The books and accounts of the town treasurer were 96 examined and checked. The cash book was footed, the recorded receipts were analyzed and compared with the records of the departments making payments to the treasurer, while the payments were compared with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the disbursement of the town funds. The payments on account of debt and interest for the period of the audit were verified by a comparison with the cancelled bonds, notes, and checks on file. The securities and savings bank books representing the investment of the library and the cemetery perpetual care funds were examined and listed, and the income was proved. The treasurer's cash balance was proved by a reconciliation of a statement furnished by the bank and by an actual count of the cash on hand, a variation of $38.50 being noted. The books and accounts of the tax collector were examined and checked. The commitments were proved, the payments to the treasurer were checked to the treasurer's and the accountant's books, the abatements were compared with the assessor's record of abatements granted, and the outstanding accounts were listed and compared with the accountant's ledger accounts. Further verification of the outstanding taxes was made by sending notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, and from the replies received it appears that the accounts, as listed, are correct. The records of licenses issued by the town clerk were examined and checked, and the payments to the State, the county, and the town were verified. In addition to the departments mentioned, the books and accounts of the sealer of weights and measures and of the library and water departments were examined and checked, the payments to the treasurer being verified. The receipts from rentals of town hall and from licenses granted by the selectmen were incomplete and did not therefore lend themselves to proper audit. It is again recom- 97

mended that adequate records be kept, in order that the income from these sources may be properly audited. The surety bonds of the treasurer and collector and of the town clerk were examined and found to be in proper form. Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing a reconciliation of the treasurer's cash, summaries of the tax and water accounts, together with tables showing the condition of the trust funds. For the co-operation received from the several town offi-

cials during the progress of the aduit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation.

Respectfully submitted,

EDWARD H FENTON, Chief Accountant.

The figures and tables referred to by the Chief Exami- ner are a repetition of those contained in the town accountant's and town collector's reports of 1932. Report of Selectmen-

The Selectmen would call to the attention of the voters of the Town the increase in the calls of the Public Welfare Department.

The Town paid for Public Welfare in 1931, $9,000.00 ; in 1932, $12,000.00, and it is still increasing. The Old Age Assistance called for $6,000.00 in 1932 and the same amount will be required for 1933. No new Highways were built in 1932, the opinion of the board being that the town should economize on Highways and other departments, as much as possible owing to the increased demand on the Public Welfare and Old Age Assist- ance. The Selectmen are considering the building of Plain and Copeland Streets, providing the State will pay one-half and the County one-quarter, leaving one-quarter to be paid by the town. The opinion of the Selectmen is that if these roads are built they should be built by the town, so that employment could be given to the town's people, which would help the Public Welfare Department. The voters must remember that the law requires that the poor must be cared for, also those requiring old age assistance. JAMES A. HEMENWAY, MORTON A. SIMMONS, GUSTAF A. PETERSON, Selectmen. Fifty-third Annual Report of the

Trustees of the Public Library*

TRUSTEES Ada M. Wood Term expires 1933 Basil M. Soule Term expires 1933 Martha B. Mason Term expires 1934 Louis P. Hayden Term expires 1934 Edith F. Howard Term expires 1935 Daniel J. Lothrop Term expires 1935

ORGANIZATION

Chairman Daniel J. Lothrop Secretary Edith F. Howard Treasurer Martha B. Mason

BOOK COMMITTEE Edith F. Howard Ada M. Wood Martha B. Mason Daniel J. Lothrop

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Daniel J. Lothrop 100 CIRCULATION AND GROWTH

Statistics for the year ending December 31, 1932, show a gain of 5,291 in book circulation bringing the total for the year to 36,113. This is a per capita circulation of 11.28 and an increase of 17.1 % over the number of volumes taken out last year. Incidentally, there has been a gain in all types of reading matter issued. The effect of the economic condition of our times is plainly indicated by the greatly increased use of library facilities. Five hundred and sixty-eight volumes have been added to our library during the year—536 by purchase and 32 by gift. These are duly appreciated and used. The book collection now numbers approximately 12,000; the number of borrowers approximately 800 or 25% of the population. During the year the library has been open 100 days, thus giving an average daily circulation of 361.13 with a record daily circulation of 1589. A new table globe has been added to the educational equipment of the library and is attracting favorable attention. The quantity and quality of the library output seem to indicate that the needs of the reading public are being met. We sincerely hope so and trust that the library may continue to serve community needs and to deserve the continued support of an increasing number of patrons. To all who have so heartily co-operated with us to make the year 1932 a successful one, we extend pur thanks.

CHARLOTTE L. WILLIAMS, Librarian. : :

101 CIRCULATION DATA

Adult Fiction 17,098 Adult Non-Fiction 2,120 Juvenile Fiction 10,641 Juvenile Non-Fiction 1,357 Magazines bound 39 Monthly Magazines 4,842

Total Circulation—1932 36,113 Total Circulation—1931 30,822

Gain for year 5,291

SCHOOL CIRCULATION Elementary Fiction 7,651 Non-Fiction 872 Magazines 68

Total 8,591 Secondary Fiction 216 Non-Fiction 501 Magazines 40

Secondary Total 757 Elementary 8,591

Total School Circulation—1932 9,348 Total School Circulation—1931 5,638

Gain for year 3,710 102

List of Books Added During 1932.

Silver Fountain Abbott Hindoo Holiday Ackerly Woman in Black Adams Woman in Chains Alexander Police at the Funeral Allingham Paddlewheels and Pistols Anthony Bricks and Mortar Ashton Master of Chaos Bacheller Little Girl Lost T. Bailey Red Castle Mystery H. Bailey Wild Streak M. Bailey District Nurse Baldwin Self-Made Woman Baldwin Week-End Marriage Baldwin Ann Boleyn Barrington Twin Lights Bassett Beyond Control Beach Society Editor Beck Drums of Dambala Bedford-Jones Murder Intended Beeding Take It Crooked Beeding Keeper of the Keys Biggers Those Seven Alibis Booth Laughing Water Bower Rocking Arrow Bower Jackson Trail Brand Valley Vultures Brand Peking Picnic Bridge For the Delight of Antonio Brown Sons Buck Call Home the Heart Burke Jungle Girl Burroughs 103

Tarzan at the Earth's Core Burroughs Tarzan Triumnhant Burroughs

WhistlincT T X 1 X O \JX XXX inXXX thel/llv Dark-1—' X x \. Carpenter Corpse in the Waxworks Carr Poison in Jest Carr Alice's Adventures Underground Carroll Obscure Destinies Cather America Chambers

CardiganV_/C*X Vll^ Will Chambers Whistling Cat Chambers Happy Mountain Chapman Home Place Chapman Weather Tree Chapman Angels of Doom Charteris Saint vs. Scotland Yard Charteris

Party at the Pent House Chasex_y x ici kj Peril at End House Christie Ann Margueritie Cleugh

Down' V/ T V X X YonderJL. Vll V-l X WithTT X U X X JudceU VA V> PriestX. 1 IVtJw Cobb Dead Man's Watch Cole Modern Madonna Colver Castleford Conumdrum Connincrton

* Sweepstake Murder Connincrton_ ' yj x x x x x x x \j yj x x After Five O'Clock Cnrhpft That Girl from New York Corli^

Sudden Death Ulf>nftc!UJL I/O

Three Loves CKJ von1. \J 111in11

In Brooding Wild CullumV_/ Ull LA XXX Law Breakers f^nllnm

Sheets in the Wind CullumV_/ Ull VA XXX Watchers of the Plains Cullum Golden Snare Curwood Lost Canyon Dangerfield Path to Paradise Dawson Lark Ascending de la Roche 104

Challenge of Love Deeping Old Wine and New Deeping Smith Deeping Capt. Archer's Daughter Deland Silver Bride E. Dell Diana Stair F. Dell Corpse on the White House Lawn "Diplomat" Forgive Us Our Trespasses Douglas Magnificent Obsession Douglas Poison Unknown Dutton Dagger in the Dark Eberhart From This Dark Stairway Eberhart S54 and Other Stories Ellsberg At Nine Bells Emery

Trunk Call Mystery Farj eon Black Bartlemy's Treasure Farnol Charmion, Lady Vibert Farnol Chinaberry Tree Fauset Murder in the Squire's Pew Fletcher Murder of the Ninth Baronet Fletcher Solution of a Mystery Fletcher Dead Man's Hat Footner Dr. Thorndike's Discovery Freeman Half-Man Ranch Friend Two Against Scotland Yard Frome Flowering Wilderness Galsworthy Worshipful Society Galsworthy Anxious Days P. Gibbs Golden Years P. Gibbs Undertow A. H. Gibbs Sheltered Life Glasgow Magnolia Street Golding Road to Marrakesh Goodchild Alias Blackshirt Graeme House of the Opal Gregory 105

Riders Across the Border Gregory Murder in the House of Commons Hamilton Anne Marries Again Hauck Two Together Hauck Wifehood of Jessica Hauck Wild Grape Hauck Nine Hundred Block Haviland Whispering Range Haycox Pulitzer Prize Murders Heywood Hurdy-Gurdy Houston Good Times Hueston Heat Lightning Hull Big Business Hutchinson Three Roses Ibanez North Shore Irwin Royal Flush Irwin First Fiddle Jackson Uncle Bill James Green Needles Jay Riders of the Trail Johnson Trouble Ranch Johnson Playboy Jordan Big Pink Kahler Summer Holiday Kaye-Smith Peace River Justice Keating Box From Japan Keeler Speak Easily Kelland Death Sits In Keller Golden Star of Halish Kelly Five Million for Cash King Murder on the Yacht King Valcour Meets Murder King- On! Cynthia Knight New York Tempest Komroff Lord of Lonely Valley Kyne 106

rp,_, _ "|\ T _ 1 _ "VTT "1 1 1 wo MaRe a W ona ivyne Owl's Warning T An KOuin rilll Xjdl I 1II1U1 C Wind s m the West lâvv i ence Winter Range jê May Goodbye/-"I 11 Summero Lea Halt-Angel Lea Afternoons in Utopia lêacocK Desired Haven Leslie Head tide ijincoin Iron Heel iôncion1 All Seth Parker and the Jonesport r oik .Lord Uncharted beas Loring Challengers LiUtZ Happiness Hill .LUlZ Ladybird LlUtZT n + rr Patch oi .Blue -LfUtZ .Blue Lyed Kid Mann Valley ot Wanted Men Mann Mystery at Friar's Pardon MacDonald Sally in Rhodesia Macuonaid David's Day Mackail

Deputy at Snow Mountain Jii. Marshall

Forlorn Island rL. Marshall Lady ot the Manor A. Marshall Silver Linings McLord

1 Harbourmaster Mob1\ /T X-K I J ee>-v Bulldog Drummond Returns MciNeile oatnedral otreet Michaels Ann ZiU zan Mi in xtoyce oi tne Koyai Mounted Moore The Fountain Morgan Swiss Family Manhattan Morley Among the Trumpets Nason Mutiny on the Bounty Nordhoff 107

Second Hand Wife Norris Treehaven Norris Younger Sister Norris Best British Short Stories O'Brien Best Short Stories of 1932 O'Brien Man From Sing Sing Oppenheim Ostrekoff Jewels Oppenheim Shudders and Thrills Oppenheim Sinners Beware Oppenheim Dusty Highway Parmenter Miss Aladdin Parmenter One Wide River to Cross Parmenter So Wise We Grow Parmenter Unknown Port Parmenter Beyond the Frontier Parrish Gift of the Desert Parrish Keith of the Border Parrish Loads of Love Parrish Easy Street Payne Quiet Place Payne Desert Sand Pedler When D'Artagnan Was Young Pernjean Death in a Domino Pertwee Clue From the Stars Phillpotts Murder at the Hunting Club Plum Nurses on Horseback Poole Tenth Moon Powell Faraway Priestly Student Fraternity Murder Propper Egyptian Cross Mystery Queen Greek Coffin Mystery Queen Black Totts Raine Rodney Trails the Ace of Spades Raine Under Northern Stars Raine Excess Baggage Raleigh 108

Missing Two Reynolds Fire at Greycombe Farm xvnoae Boundary Line Richmond Miss Pinkerton Rinehart Dusty Death Robbins Boundry Line Robins Wild Bird Robins Trouble Grabber Robertson Coronado Trail Rodney Crimson Brand Rodney Daughter of Fu Manchu Rohmer MasK oi r u IVlancnu Rohmer Benefits Received Rosman Lap of Luxury KUCK This Year, Next Year, Sometime KUCK Black Swan Sabatini Murder by Jury Sanborn Gun Smoke Sanders Folkhouse Sawyer Floating Admiral Sayers Dead Hands Reaching bcott Double Cross Ranch beltzer War on Wishbone Range beltzer i ne l Kay bnell Death Under Sail Snow Don Jim Snow Sagebrush Buckaroo Springer xtueiui Mating btern xioube im ext uoor Stevenson Borrowed Love Stiles

±jd W Ul tile LjcLU.1 IcLVj Strange Range Robbers Strange Mud Lark Stringer Supernatural Omnibus Summers Mary's Neck Tarkington 109

Death Lights a Candle Taylor Death Flies High Teilhet Way of a Dog Terhune Death Rides the Dragon Thomas Summer's Night Thompson Murder in the Dentist's Chair Thynne Below Zero Titus Dangerous Situation Tracy Adventures of Ephraim Tutt Train Princess Pro Tern Train The Mother Tsurumi Return of Jenny Weaver Turnbull Mystery of J. C. Ranch Tuttle Burning Bush Undset Arrowways Mystery Wallace Man at the Carlton Wallace Mr. Reeder Returns Wallace Ringer Returns Wallace Fatal Five Minutes Walling Capital City Mystery Wallis Fortress Walpole Strange Adventures of Jonathan Drew Ward Fleming Stone Omnibus Wells Fuller's Earth Wells Roll Top Desk Mystery Wells Nothing Venture Wentworth Red Shadow Wentworth Gods Arrive Wharton Long Rifle White Death Answers the Bell Williams Honeyflow Williams Mystery of the Gold Box Williams Bewitched Williamson Spawn of the North Willoughby One Came Out Wilson 110

Hot Water Wodehouse Valiant Dust Wren Ma Cinderella Wright Blood Royal Yates

1 wo (jriin Kid Yore Murder at Manson's Young Mr and Mrs Pennington Young

NON-FICTION

March of Democracy Adams Once a Grand Duke Alexander of Russia Twilight of Royalty Alexander of Russia Only Yesterday Allen More Merry-Go-Round "Anon" Padcllewheels and Pistols Anthony Adventures of a Novelist Atherton Winged Horse Auslander Earth Horizon Austin He Upset the World Barton Parade of the States Barton Non Such Beebe

/^i A TTT* TTT 1 Constance W. Woolson Benedict Life of Floyd Bennett Bennett Outermost House Beston Saint and Sinner Bradford Lee of Virginia Brooks Life of Emerson W. Brooks My Animal Friends Brown Wild Cargo Buck Ding Goes to Russia Darling You and the Law Darling Romantic Quebec Davis My Jungle Book Dickey What We Live By Dimnet Thrills of a Naturalist's Quest Ditman Ill

William Perm, Shaker and Pioneer Dobree Mt. Vernon, Its Owner, Its Story Dodge Everybody's Garden Eaton World's Danger Zone Eddy Story of Common Things Ehrenfeld Hoover and His Times Emerson Mrs. Abraham Lincoln Evans Old Gardens in and Around Philadelphia Faris Roaming the Eastern Mountains Faris Footloose in the West Finger My Friendly Contemporaries Garland Afoot in Italy Gibbons

Forty Years for Labrador Grenfell Flying Carpet Halliburton Life of William McKinley Halsted An American Duchess Helen of Croy Berlin Hergersheimer Lure of the Clock Hering Red Bread Hindus 10001 Garden Questions Answered Hottes Our World Today Hull Poland the Unexplored Humphrey Mysterious Universe Jeans Gongorilla Johnson Flying and How to Do It Jordanoff So You're Going to Ireland and Scotland Laughlin 20,000 Years in Sing Sing Laws Comic Relief Linscott Portugal for Two MacKail Best Plays of 1931-1932 Mantle A Princess in Exile Marie of Russia Fatal Interview Millay Listening to Music Moore Men on the Horizon Murchi When Washington Was Young Murphy 112

Planning and Planting the Home Garden Murray Wings Over Poland Murray My Parents, Friends or Enemies Payne Yonder Lies Adventure Powell Years of Tumult Powers It Really Happened Radziwell From Here to Yender Rawson To Think of Tea Pepplier Parliamentary Rules Rice In the Worst Possible Taste Riddell Believe It or Not Vol. I Ripley Abandoned Orchard Risley Life Was Worth Living Robertson Frontier Lady Royce French History Sailler Mary Lincoln, Wife and Mother Sandberg George Washington Sears Journey's End Sherriff A World Begins Skariatina A World Can End Skariatina Autobiography Steffens Owen D. Young Tarbell Son of God Terhune Memoirs Ellen Terry Tudor Wench Thane Arabia Felix Thomas As I See It Thomas Kabluk of the Eskimo L. Thomas Geography Van Loon Russia's Decisive Year Walters General George Washington Weems Adventure Wells Inky Way Williamson Who's Who in America World's Best Poems : :

Report of Chief of Police.

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen

I herewith submit my annual report of the West Bridge- water Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1932. Appropriation $2,700.00

Refund 5.00 Unexpended balance 610.50 Fines returned to Town 117.50 Stolen property recovered 3,590.00 Complaints and Investigations 451 Number of arrests and summons 170

CAUSE OF ARRESTS AND SUMMONS

Automobile violations 45 Driving under influence 7 Driving to endanger 7 Assault with a dangerous weapon a pistol with intent to kill 3 Drunk 12 Breaking and entering 5 Breaking and entering in night time 4 Larceny 40 Forgery 1 Disturbance 12 114

Rape 1 Bastardy 3 Trespassing 3 Assault and battery 1 Non-support of wife 4 Non-support of minor children 5 Failing to pay weekly wage 2 Desertion 1 Superior court capias 1 Process for possession of land and house 1 To Insane Hospital 3 Violation of probation 4

Suspicious persons . 5 MISCELLANEOUS

Automobile accidents 51 Death by automobile 3 Accidents where persons were injured 26 Accidents where persons were taken to hospital 10 Accidents where persons were taken to Doctor 10 Dogs shot 1 Suicide 1 Persons found dead 2

Telephone calls for fire, water, police and schools 2,852 The police care has traveled 13,880 miles and the motor- cycle 347 miles in performance of duty. The department has placed road and school signs on Manley and Walnut Streets this year. Again I wish to impress upon the parents the need of instilling into the children the danger of playing, crossing, and walking in the streets. I wish to thank the School Traffic Officers for the interest they have taken in their work. I also wish to thank the teachers for there hearty co-operation in this work. 115

In closing I wish to thank the Selectmen and all others who have in any way helped the Department. To the officers I extend my hearty thanks for there co-operation.

Respectfully submitted,

WARREN P. LAUGHTON, Chief of Police. : :

Report of Fire Department*

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen

I herewith submit the annual report of the West Bridge- water Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1932.

VALUE LOSSES AND INSURANCE PAID

Assessors estimated value of property where fires have occurred including buildings and contents $58,500.00 Insurance loss paid 8,036.00

CALL FORCE

The call force consists of twenty-two men, one chief, one assistant chief, three captains and five fire wardens.

APPARATUS

The apparatus consists of one Maxim 500-gallon triple combination, one Federal combination pump and hose truck, one Reo combination chemical and hose truck, and one horse drawn hose wagon stationed at Albert Manley's, Man- ley Street. 117 WIRE AND ALARM DEPARTMENT

Two bells relocated, one bell replaced, 200 feet iron wire replaced with insulated copper wire, 500 feet of wire dam- aged by storm restrung. The siren whistle and the bells tested daily except Sundays. FIRES Frame buildings 29 Grass and woodland 28 Dump fires 5 Chimney fires 7 Automobile 5 Out of town calls 3

In performing this service the apparatus has travelled 261 miles laid 10,400 feet of 2% inch hose, 9,050 feet of chemical hose, 400 feet of %-inch hose, 535 feet of ladders, used 306 gallons chemical and 149 pump cans. The siren whistle has proven its value in giving an alarm which notifies the call men working around the town of a fire and the location. And I feel that the siren whistle and the wonderful work and co-operation of the officers and men have been a great factor in obtaining such a small fire loss. Again I feel it my duty to call to your attention the shortage of 2% inch fire hose and I would recommend the purchase of 500 feet of hose. In closing I wish to thank the Selectmen and all others who have in any way helped the Department. To the officers and members of the Department I extend my hearty thanks for their co-operation.

Respectfully submitted,

WARREN P. LAUGHTON, Chief Fire Department. :

Report of Highway Department

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen

The annual report of the Superintendent of Streets is as follows : We started our work January 1st and continued in a moderate way until the end of the year. Our appropriations this year did not permit us to do much new work. Most of the money was used to repair and keep up our roads as they are at present. We did however put about 6,000 square yards of gravel on our streets as follows: Ash, South, Bedford, Manley and East Streets. We also did a lot of gravel patching in different parts of the town. We did a great deal of patching on our Macadam roads, using 1,040 gallons of "Tarvia K. P." and 35 tons of fine crushed stone. West Center Street and Plain Street call for the most attention in this line. I would recommend that these streets be widened, at the least, six feet. The Tarvia tops on Crescent, Spring, Howard and Matfield Streets were given a treatment of Tarvia Retread. South, Union and the last section built on East street were treated with Asphalt Macadam binder. New concrete pipe culverts were put in Pleasant and Bryant streets. Our appropriation for Street Signs and Bridges was used for repairs on bridges, repainting and making new signs, and work in general for the safety of the public. 119

While we have not had a great amount of snow the last two or three years, the cost of snow removal seems to increase. The people expect us to start plowing when the storm begins. We also have to take the snow away from the centers and squares. The equipment for plowing snow in town is poor. We have one old straight single blade plow that is about worn out. We have a big Baker plow which for various reasons is no asset. The town should own a light steel A plow such as is used in other towns. This plow could be used on most any truck and would plow the full width in one trip and thus avoid "doubling" on most streets. An Asphalt sidewalk was built on Matfield street from the railroad tracks to Cyr street, Another walk of the same type was built on West Center street from Elm Square to the residence of Mrs. Wheeler. The work on these two walks should be continued. All the black top walks should be given a seal coat of asphalt for their preservation. In regard to road working equipment I will say that we do not own much at present. We have one 1929 model Mack truck which has given four years of service but through good care and careful handling is in good condition. It should have some work done on the motor to make it more efficient. We have on Ford dump truck which in the market has no value, but after six years of constant use still carries on. We should replace this truck with a newer model. Our concrete mixer which was a used machine of a very old pattern, purchased in 1926 is in poor condition. This machine is used a great deal in Kold patch work and is very essential at this time. This machine should also be replaced. We have one New England Road Machine, one tar kettle, six sidewalk snow plows and an array of shovels, axes, picks, bars, brooms and small tools necessary to carry on the work of this department. In conclusion I wish to th nk the Selectmen for their 120 kind and courteous treatment during the past year when there was so many to try and provide work for. I also wish to thank all the townspeople for their cooperation and public spirit.

Respectfully submitted,

DANIEL A. PENPRAESE, Superintendent of Streets. : :

Report of Scaler of Weights and Measures*

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen

In compliance with the state law I herewith submit my annual report of this office for the year 1932.

I have visited the various places of business and have tested and sealed or condemned the following weighing and measuring devices

Sealed Adjusted Condemned Platform Scales 33 1 All other Scales 63 6 1 Avoirdupois Weights 114 6 Liquid Measures 29 6

Gasoline Pumps 31 1 Gasoline Meters 13 Kerosene and Oil Pumps 10

RECEIPTS Sealing Fees Received $54.72 Pedlers' License Fees 30.00

Expenditures Christopher Read, Sealer $77.50 Supplies and Insurance 37.43

CHRISTOPHER READ, Sealer of Weights and Measures. Report of Tree Warden

During the past year our shade trees were put to a very hard test. We had some severe gales especially on March 31 and another on June 23. We were fortunate no material damage was done. I have removed ten trees that were considered dangerous. Four of them were very large ones ; two of these were on West Center street and one on Arch street and one on Manley street. I have cut a large number of dead branches and trim- med many that were too low. I have bolted one tree. I would recommend that an amount of money be appropriated each year to purchase and plant trees. Our town is noted for its beautiful trees, but we shall not have that rep- utation long if we continue cutting and do not plant. For financial statement see report of town accountant.

CHRISTOPHER READ, Tree Warden. Report of Gypsy Moth Superintendent*

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen

I herewith submit my annual report for the year 1932. The suppression of the gypsy moth continues to be one of the economic problems which the towns and cities of the state have to contend with. The condition of the gypsy moth infestation in this town remains about the same as last year; though not as bad as it was several years ago. We find egg clusters scattered all over the town. We have creo- soted all we have found and also sprayed all the trees on the roadside. With two hundred thousand acres of forest completely defoliaged by the gypsy moth on Cape Cod last summer we shall have to be most vigilant if we are to prevent a heavy infestation in this town in the future.

CHRISTOPHER REA.D, Local Superintendent. Report of Treasurer*

Cash Balance January 1, 1932 $38,155.07 Receipts for 1932 190,638.12 $228,793.19 Payments of 1932 $209,973.32 Cash balance December 31, 1932 18,819.87 $228,793.19 For details of receipts and expenditures see Town Ac- countant's report.

CATHERINE M. HOWARD, Treasurer. Report of Collector of Taxes

TAXES OF 1927

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $330.25 Duplicate Abatement 3.79 $334.04 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $9.66 Abatements 324.38 $334.04

TAXES OF 1928

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $390.32 Overabated 4.04 1394.36 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $215.83 Abatements 178.53 $394.36

TAXES OF 1929

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $2,090.75 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $717.64 Abatements 18.70 Outstanding December 31, 1932 1,354.41 $2,090.75 126

TAXES OF 1930

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $14,815.43 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $7,236.13 Abatements 4.20 Taxes of 1930 reported as 1931 50.00 Outstanding December 31, 1932 7,525.10 — $14,815.43

TAXES OF 1931

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $38,589.07 Taxes of 1930 reported as 1931 50.00 Abatement after payment, Refunded 18.18 $38,657.25 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $19,488.53 Abatements 245.60 Outstanding December 31, 1932 18,923.12 $38,657.25

TAXES OF 1932 Commitments $88,085.76 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $46,705.50 Abatements 262.10 Outstanding December 31, 1932 41,118.16 $88,085.76

OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TAX 1931

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $196.00 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $61.00 Refunded by State 23.00 Outstanding December 31, 1932 112.00 $196.00 127

OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TAX 1932 Commitments $993.00 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $760.00 Outstanding December 31, 1932 233.00 $993.00

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 1929

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $770.94 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $41.80 Abatements 403.09 Outstanding December 31, 1932 326.05 $770.94

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 1930

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $2,091.43 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $683.55 Outstanding December 31, 1932 1,407.88 $2,091.43

• MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 1931

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $2,713.73 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $525.51 Abatements 31.60 Outstanding December 31, 1932 2,156.62 $2,713.73

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 1932 Commitments per warrants $6,384.83 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $3,431.63 Abatements 226.86 Outstanding December 31, 1932 2,726.34 $6,384.83

CATHERINE M. HOWARD, Collector. Report of the Collector of Water Rates*

WATER RATES—1928

Outstanding- January 1, 1932 $16.00 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $5.25 Abatements 10.75 $16.00

WATER RATES—1929

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $20.25 Payments to Treasurer 1929 $8.75 Abatements 11.50 $20.25

WATER RATES—1930

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $16.80 Overpayment to Treasurer 8.45 $25.25 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $9.00 Abatements 16.25 $25.25

WATER RATES—1931

Outstanding January 1, 1932 $3,254.84 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $2,611.04 Abatements 95.50 1931 Rates reported as 1932 5.25 Outstanding December 31, 1932 543.05 $3,254.84 129

WATER RATES—1932 Commitment per warrants $18,650.15 Water rates 1931 reported as 1932 5.25 $18,655.40 Payments to Treasurer 1932 $12,152.27 Abatements 91.45 Outstanding December 31, 1932 6,411.68 $18,655.40

CATHERINE M. HOWARD, Collector. :

Report of Town Accountant*

RECEIPTS GENERAL REVENUE

Current year Property and Polls $46,705.50 Excise Tax 3,431.63 Old Age Assistance 760.00 Previous years: Property and Polls $27,667.79 Excise Tax 1,181.20 Old Age Assistance 61.00 From State: Income Tax $5,798.00 Income Tax, Schools 7,110.00 Corporations 2,212.43 National Bank 3.87 Street Railway 73.92 Veterans' Exemption 36.91 Gas Tax 4,875.00 Tuition of Children 329.20 Old Age Assistance 2,079.75 R. Way. and Tel. & Tel. 1.73 Dept. of Public Welfare 27.17 $102,355.10 131

Licenses and Permits: Second Hand Motor $20.00 Junk 20.00 Pedlers' 30.00 Sunday 46.00 Victuallers 32.00 Revolver Permits 11.00 Pasteurizing 60.00 Dance 5.00 Slaughtering 5.00 Amusement 2.00 Alcohol 1.00 $232.00

FINES AND FORFEITS

Collectors' receipts $16.15 Fines—Court 102.30

GRANTS AND GIFTS

From State: Schools—Superintendents' Salary $1,282.20 Massachusetts School Fund 4,937.82 $6,220.02 Town Clerk—Dog Tax $364.40

GENERAL GOVERNMENT Town Hall—Rent $715.00 Town Hall—Pasture $15.00

PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

Police—No trespass signs $ .50 Sealer of Weights and Measures $54.12

Gypsy Moth—Lead i $66.72 :

132 HIGHWAYS

From State, Chapter 81 $177.22

From Edison Elec. 111. Co. $2.50

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE Reimbursement—Temporary Aid From Cities and Towns $271.88 From Individuals 310.33 From State 9.48 $591.69

SCHOOLS Reimbursement From State $412.78 Sale of Schoolhouse, No. Main St. $75.00

LIBRARY

Fines, etc. $50.98

SOLDIERS' BENEFITS

From State—State Aid $188.00

HEALTH

From State—Tuberculosis $937.30

PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Water Department: Sale of water, rates $14,534.58 Construction 130.37 Excess 116.11 $14,781.06 133

INTEREST

On Taxes $1,705.52 On Deposits 118.30 $1,823.82

MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Revenue Loans $60,000.00

TRUSTS

Income Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds $205.22 Income Library Funds $1,163,40 REFUNDS

Police $5.69 Collector and Treasurer 2.44 Schools 36.96 Hall .10 Public Welfare 8.45 Highways 5.00 Election and Registration .20 Old Age Assistance 23.00 Town Accountant 6.00 $87.84

$190,638.12

Cash Balances, January 1, 1932 38,155.07

$228,793.19 : .

134 PAYMENTS DEPARTMENTAL—GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Selectmen .bills oi lyoi.931:

• Salaries $91.60 Bills of 1932: Salaries $584.24 Printing 60.20 Posting Warrants 23.25 Postage 10.15 Surveys 43.00 Petitions 6.00 Maps 1.47 Traveling expenses 8.88 Auctioneer 10.00 $747.19 — $838.79 FINANCE COMMITTEE

Printing $12.50

SPECIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE

Clerk, Printing and Postage $32.95

FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT Town Accountant: Salary $650.00 Administering Oaths 14.00 Telephone 30.15 Stationery and Postage 6.15 Printing and Advertising 5.63 $705.93 : :

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Auditing Municipal Accounts $173.07

Collector and Treasurer: Salary $1,000.00 Equipment 5.30 Bonds and Insurance 320.30 Stationery and Postage 152.43 Printing and Advertising 50.66 Telephone 85.67 Check Books 28.40 Travelling Expenses 28.82 Adding Machine 25.00 Safe Deposit Box 3.00 Registering 1.26 $1,700.84

Assessors Salaries $1,187.60 Clerks 142.50 Auto Hire 49.00 Printing and Advertising 71.85 Office equipment and supplies 35.84 Transfers 29.03 Examining Records 14.50 Stationery and postage 4.11 $1,534.43

Town Clerk: Salaries $514.62 Postage and Printing 22.95 Bonds 10.00 Repairing Typewriter .75 Posting Notices 1.00 $549.32

Other Financial Officers and Accounts Certification of notes $12.00 136

Law: List of Jurors $6.00 Stationery .75 Printing List of Jurors 2.25 $9.00

Election and Registration: Registrars $129.36 Election Officers 453.72 Stationery and Postage 5.30 Printing 176.40 Meals • 37.25 Auto Hire 3.00 Travelling expenses 5.00 Repairs 3.20 Posting Notices 2.25 $815.48

MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS

Town Hall and Offices: Janitor $970.00 Telephone 139.49 Repairs 733.08 Fuel 479.25 Electric Current 195.68 Gas 24.04 Water 18.75 Janitor's Supplies 1.85 Typewriter and Adding Machine 55.00 Supplies 1.50 $2,618.64 :

137

PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

Police Chief $956.21 Patrolmen 317.03 Special Police 6.60 Auto Hire 14.35 Repairs 134.62 Gas 144.95 Uniforms 69.55 Equipment 87.04 Telephone 20.88 Books 27.50 Clerk 1.00 Insurance 99.80 Traffic Signals 68.00 Printing 8.50 Police and Matrons at Police Station 71.71 Paint and painting signs 67.39 $2,095.13

Dog Officer $35.50

Fire Department: Wages, Fires $806.82 Alarm, Station and Wiring 343.00 Inspection 56.56 Electric Current 82.00 Telephone 273.63 Equipment 102.70 Gas 41.51 Repairs 193.73 Bonus 215.00 Rent 216.00 Insurance 18.75 Coal 45.50 138

Printing 2.40 Lumber 1.75 $2,399.35 Water for Hydrants $1,860.00 FORESTRY EXTERMINATION

Superintendent $692.53 Labor 849.55 Telephone 27.08 Gas and Oil 74.54

Repairs . 52.40 Teams 235.00 Insurance 41.00 Tools and Lumber 9.10 Rent of Sprayers 15.00 Express and Freight 1.10 Registration 2.00 $1,999.30 Tree Warden: Warden $270.00 Labor 213.60 Gas and Oil 9.47 Telephone 2.43 Tools .75 $496.25

INSPECTION—SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES

Wages $77.50 Insurance, State Scales 16.32 Gas and Oil 2.85 Pedler's Plates 3.05 Advertising 3.92 Equipment 11.28 $114.92 : ::: : :

139 HEALTH AND SANITATION

Board of Health, Quarantine, Vital Statistics and Other Expenses: Salaries $61.56 Printing and Advertising 9.00 Guarding and Care of Dump 292.20 Medicine 6.05 Analysis 3.00 Vital Statistics 83.00 Hospitals 335.00 $789.81

Plymouth County Hospital Maintenance $1,258.36

Visiting Nurse Association 300.00

Inspection—Animals and Slaughtering Animals Salary $100.00 Slaughtering Salary $178.80 Telephone 36.49 $215.29

Bills of 1931 : Slaughtering $19.72

HIGHWAYS

Bills of 1931 Tarvia $95.20

Bills of 1932 Maintenance Superintendent $1,115.00 Labor 5,582.45 Repairs, trucks 392.29 : :

140

Broken Stone,Gravel,etc. 405.03 Tools and Equipment 178.16 Gas and Oil 606.66 Tarvia and Oil 1 ,173.43 Rent 180.00 W. B. Water Dept. 6.43 Pipe, Tile and Grate 36.46 Truck and Team Hire 134.00 Insurance, Trucks 121.25 Lumber and Cement 31.06 Express and Freight 11.50 Book .65 Police 4.90 Line Signs 3.00 Registration 4.00 Damage 3.00 $9,989.27

Sidewalks Superintendent $40.00 Labor 201.60 $241.60

Matfield St., Sidewalk: Superintendent $75.00 Labor 555.00 Truck hire 150.00 Asphalt 617.81 Gas and Oil 16.79 Lumber 12.23 Roller 48.00 Weighing 9.60 $1,484.43

West Centre St., Sidewalk Superintendent $145.00 Labor 1,032.00 :

141

Truck hire 157.50 Asphalt 442.00 Cement, Gravel and Pipe 103.58 Gas and Oil 17.90 Repairs, trucks 9.51 Tools 2.50 Lumber 32.84 Roller 46.00 Weighing 9.60 $1,998.43 Snow Superintendent $94.38 Labor 605.60 Tools 6.00 Sidewalk plows 61.00 Truck hire (plows) 145.00 Gas and Oil 34.27 Repairs 12.90 Rent 10.00 Blade 10.50 Express .35 $980.00

Street Signs and Bridges: Superintendent $20.00 Labor 233.46 Signs 28.75 Paint and Oil 67.13 Lumber 109.09 Tools 14.70 Supplies 7.82 $480.95

Total for Highways $15,174.68 142

STREET LIGHTS

Edison Electric 111. Co. $3,923.98

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE

Bills of 1931: Medicine and Medical Attendance $220.00 Other Cities and Towns 693.32 $913.32

Bills of 1932: Salaries $45.25 Printing and Postage 42.50 Cash 2,008.00 Groceries & Provisions 3,621.27 Fuel 364.47 Board and Care 33.57 Medicine and Medical Attendance 458.56 Clothes 84.81 State Institutions 2,071.56 Rent 453.33

. Other Cities & Towns 1,423.06 Mother's Aid 351.00 Burial and Ambulance 110.00 Moving 1.40 Hospitals 249.50 $11,318.28 $12,231.60 :

143 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE

Cash $5,963.00 Medicine and Medical Attendance 75.00 Fuel 75.42 Printing 1.50 $6,114.92

SOLDIERS' BENEFITS

Soldiers' Relief $301.50 State Aid 190.00 Military Aid 45.00 Soldiers' Burial 153.35 $689.85

EDUCATION

Bills of 1931 School Physician $150.00 Printing 5.00 Books, High 4.25 Books, Elementary 40.00 Supplies, High 2.75 Supplies, Elementary 22.18 Tuition, High 493.30 $717.48

Bills of 1932: Superintendent's Salary $2,533.20 Clerk 602.00 School Physician 300.00 Attendance Officer 100.00 Printing, Stationery and Postage 64.51 144

TplpllhOTlP 246.97 Tm vpllinc p^rnprmps * Superintendent 221.96 Teachers 111.71 School Census 45.00 School Nurse, Salary 733.35 School Nurse, travelling expenses 164.78 Teachers' Salaries, High 11,676.51 Teachers' Salaries, Elementary 19,609,28 Text and Reference Books, High 195.61 Text and Reference Books, Elementary 987.55 Equipment and Supplies, High 629.28 Equipment and Supplies, Elementary 520.76 Tuning Pianos 21.00 Other Tuition: High 1,316.97 Elementary 713.88 Transportation 3,824.13 Janitors, Elementary 2,412.00 Janitors' Supplies 73.98 Freight, Express and carting 7.26 Euel, Elementary 1,851.77 Gas, High 23.67 Electric Current 129.96 Diplomas and graduat ing exercises 70.85 145

Maintenance, Buildings and Grounds: Repairs, Elementary 371.95 Cleaning, Elementary 38.90 Water, Elementary 131.25 Water, High 20.96 Furniture, Elementary 30.60 $49,781.60

Total for Schools $50,499.08

LIBRARY

Librarian, Salary $325.00 Assistants, Salaries 334.88 Books and Periodicals 1,083.35 Janitor 100.00 Light 9.33 Supplies 22.06 Printing 41.00 Cleaning 12.32 Equipment 26.43 Repairs 32.25 $1,986.62

RECREATION

Memorial Day $100.00 Care of Monument Grounds $43.50

PARKS

Care of Elm Square $11.95 Putting out Flag, Central Square $7.00 :

146 UNCLASSIFIED

Printing and distributing Town Reports $485.00 Liability Insurance $698.00 Fire Insurance $509.47 Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture $100.00 Land Damage $460.75

WATER DEPARTMENT Maintenance Commissioners' Salaries $150.00 Clerks 241.37 City of Brockton, Water 5,762.46 Stationery and Postage 78.50 Printing and Advertising 136.75 Telephone 45.23 Labor 2,090.34 Pipes and Fittings 321.44 Insurance 98.48 Gas and Oil 64.51 Equipment and Tools 121.69 Repairing Truck 123.08 Repairing Hydrant 5.00 New Hydrant 40.82 Testing Meters 1.50 Truck hire 10.50 Freight and Express 5.67 Registration 2.00 Supplies 9.97 $9,309.31 :

147

Bonds and Interest: Bonds $4,535.00 Interest 1,570.09 $6,105.09

New Main, 6-inch: Labor $533.47 Pipes and Fittings 638.74 Freight 244.55 Hydrant 43.20 Gate Boxes 8.73 Gas and Oil 4.39 Supplies 1.42 $1,474.50

Less than 6-inch Main: Labor $107.40 Pipes and Fittings 15.12 $122.50

Total for Water $17,011.42

CEMETERIES

Care of Cemeteries $258.42

INTEREST

On temporary loans $1,571,94

MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS

Temporary loans ' $65,000.00 Taxes State Tax $4,680.00 Special State Tax 974.00 148

County Tax 6,218.15 Division of Parks 6.90 Dog Tax 364.40 $12,243.45

REFUNDS

Taxes $78.91

$209,973.32 Cash balances, Dec. 31, 1932 18,819.87

General $228,793.19

TRANSFERS FROM RESERVE FUND

Dog Officer $10.00 Liability Insurance 148.00 Election and Registration 134.48 Public Welfare 896.86 $1,189.34

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STATEMENT OF TRUST FUNDS

CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS

Savings Bank deposits Total On hand at beginning of year $4,328.34 $4,328.34 On hand at end of year 4,383.39 4,384.39

Receipts - Payments Income $185.37 Added to Savings Bequest 100.00 Deposit $80.15 Transferred to Town 205.22

$285.37 $285.37

Name of Fund Jan. 1, 1932 Receipts Withdrawn Jan. 1, 1933 Alfred E. Alger $216.51 $9.28 $6.00 $279.79 William Burke 170.76 7.31 5.00 173.07 Davis Copeland 210.85 9.03 9.00 210.88 Mrs. Henry Copeland 103.65 4.68 5.00 103.33 Lyman and Nathan Copeland 657.07 28.20 9.00 662.27 Samuel G. Copeland 213.20 9.67 9.00 213.87 Martha K. Crosby 101.52 4.59 8.00 101.11 Mary A. Dewyer 139.60 5.33 8.00 136.93 The Hartwell Fund 313.93 13.44 8.00 319.37 Julia M. Hooper 134.55 5.76 6.70 133.61 Isabelle Howard 102.45 4.64 5.00 103.09 Samuel H. Howard 105.25 4.50 3.00 106.75 S. Nelson Howard 101.95 4.35 4.00 102.30 Hattie M. Jennings 109.32 4.95 3.00 111.27 Warren C. Kinney 202.61 8.69 5.00 206.30 Henry J. LeLacheur 101.61 4.59 5.00 101.20 Fred A. Perkins 104.98 4.44 3.00 106.46 Rosa R. Shaw 329.83 14.98 3.00 341.81 155

Orrin Smith 152.66 6.93 7.00 152.59 South St. Cemetery 209.99 9.52 75.10 144.41 Charles C. Thayer 211.20 9.59 220.79 Sanford Alger 50.75 2.15 1.00 51.90 Sumner D. Keith 100.00 4.29 2.00 102.29 Frank P. Hatch 160.00 4.42 4.42 160.00 Alba Howard 100.00

H.,304.24 $185.37 $205.22 $4,384.39

LIBRARY TRUST FUNDS

Securities Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year $500.00 $19,643.51 $20,143.51 On hand at end of year 500.00 19,348.15 19,848.15 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from Transfer to Town $1,163.40 Savings deposits $295.36 Income 868.04

$1,163.40 $1,163.40

Name of Fund Jan. 1, 1932 Receipts Withdrawn Jan. 1, 1933 Cornelia Alger $550.00 $23.62 $573.62 Nathan Copeland 583.48 25.04 608.53 M. N. K. Edgerly 567.92 23.44 $10.62 580.74 Francis E. Howard 547.99 24.15 10.63 561.51 Mary L. Perkins 1,014.26 43.56 1,057.82 Mary P. Whitman 16,879.85 728.23 1,142.15 16,465.93

$20,143.51 $868.04 $1,163.40 $19,848.15

ARTHUR C. PECKHAM, Town Accountant.

ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

OF THE TOWN OF WEST BRIDGEWATER

FOR THE YEAR 1932 MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Harold Lyon, Chairman Term expires 1935 Mrs. Corelli Alger, Secretary Term expires 1934 Mrs. Edith Alger Term expires 1935 Dr. W. C. Whiting Term expires 1934 Frank G. Chadwick Term expires 1933 Faelton Perkins Term expires 1933

Regular meetings of the School Committee are held in Room 4, Town Offices, on the second Monday of each month, July and August excepted, at 7.45 P. M.

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Ernest W. Robinson Office, Howard High School Telephone Brockton 5094 Residence, 40 Ash St., West Bridgewater Telephone Brockton 3559-R

SCHOOL PHYSICIANS

Dr. Ellis LeLacheur Dr. Walter Whiting

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICER Ervin W. Lothrop :

Report of School Committee*

To the Citizens of West Bridgewater

During the past year, the School Committee has success- fully endeavored to keep within its appropriation, as will appear from the itemized financial statement to be found in the report of the Town Accountant. Perhaps this would not be a noteworthy achievement were it not for past transgres- sions. In bringing about a system of controlling and keeping a more accurate record of expenditures, the Committee is greatly indebted to the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Robin- son. Enforcement of the requirement of a State law with respect to transportation of High School students living over two miles from the school imposed an unexpected burden. To meet this contingency and at the same time safeguard against over-running the town grant, it seemed expedient to dispense, at least temporarily, with the position of Supervisor of Drawing, which action was accordingly taken. The saving thus effected was sufficient to offset the increased cost of transportation. At the present time the Superintendent and your Committee are engaged in a study of the entire transportation problem. In the past, no consideration has been given to the factor of age. It is believed that children in the lower grades should not be expected to walk as far as might well be required of children of high school age. The problem is complicated, however, by the fact that the sessions of the grade schools do not coincide with those of the High School. During the past year no repairs of major importance were made, although toward the end of the year a small amount was expended in improving the interior appearance of the Jerusalem School building. 160

The budget of the School Committee for the ensuing year is appended. A letter from the Finance Committee urging retrenchment was not altogether unexpected and it was the belief of your School Committee that it should co-operate in this respect in so far as possible without substantial detri- ment to the school system. The possibilities of retrenchment, however, in this Town are probably somewhat more limited than is the case in cities and towns where curricular expansion has been considerable. To the latter is open at least the opportunity to economize through the elimination of non-essential courses. The financial resources of this Town have never warranted embarking upon a policy of such expansion. Moreover, it is the opinion of your School Committee that so-called enrichment of the curriculum not infrequently, although not necessarily, is productive of consequences not altogether beneficial. Even if we could conceive of a public school system capable of imparting all of the world's knowledge, no child exists that could absorb more than an infini- tesimal part of it. The human mind has its limitations, even were we to presume that the purse of the community has none. A relatively few subjects taught well may be far more valuable to the child than a large number so poorly im- parted as to produce habits of slovenly thinking. Vocational training for every branch of human activity is out of the question. Instruction of general value is possible and inci- dental thereto, but of fundamental importance far transcend- ing the value of specialized education in particular lines, valuable as that may be where feasible, is the training of the mind to the end that the child may become schooled to do thoroughly and well whatever he attempts. To afford such training is the minimum below which no town should go if it can possibly be avoided. Hence, your School Committee be- lieves that it must proceed with caution in dealing with its major possibility for retrenchment, —reduction in salaries. Such reduction as is consistent with the reduced cost of living 161 and the exigencies of the times, we may fairly expect our teachers to accept. Repeated drastic and arbitrary cuts, we believe would be not only unfair to a teaching force, that has shown a spirit of co-operation, but would in the end irrepar- ably impair efficiency. Perhaps above all other persons, a teacher who is successful finds compensation for her work in a love of it that brings too high a degree of satisfaction for any ordinary reduction in pecuniary emoluments to affect its quality. That, however, is the type of teacher that we must exert every effort not to treat unfairly. During the year your Committee received with regret the resignation of its Chairman, Mr Thayer. We, who served with him, wish to pay tribute to the splendid service which he gave. Always just, tolerant and kindly, he was a companion and leader whom we greatly miss. Other reports customarily incorporated in the report of the School Committee follow. In conclusion, we wish to extend thanks to the Superintendent, the teachers, the Parent- Teachers Association and to all others whose co-operation has tended to promote the welfare of our public schools. ESTIMATED BUDGET FOR 1933 General Control $ 3,950.00 Salaries 28,350.00 Books and Supplies 1,850.00 Janitor's Service 2,200.00 Fuel and Light 2,000.00 Repairs 400.00 Transportation 3,900.00 Tuition 2,100.00 Nurse 850.00 Miscellaneous 75.00

$45,675.00 As will be noted by a comparison of last year's budget, the foregoing estimate represents a substantial decrease in amount. HAROLD S. LYON, Chairman. Report of Superintendent of Schools.

To the School Committee :

The educational progress of the past year has been maintained throughout the school system despite the general stringency of the time which has exerted its restrict- ing influences on entire communities and their several departments of municipal activities, particularly the department of education. The forthcoming year holds faint promise of a restoration of normal business activity, a condition which will naturally be reflected in educational welfare and progress. It will be our problem then, to try to maintain a sus- tained productivity in all our educational work. During the past year much ingenuity in developing economical devices for classroom teaching has been noted as well as a spirit of co-operative economy and understanding of our local situation. We must depend on such a spirit to see us through our operative difficulties for some time to come. ATTENDANCE

The attendance table of January 1, 1933, shows a gain of eighteen pupils over 1932, the present enrolment being 662 against 644 at the same time in 1932. The distribution of this year's classes is fairly uniform except in the lower grades of Sunset Avenue and the upper grades of the Center School. Cocheset has a very unequal distribution this year, the upper three grades having the largest number in years. Judging from the numbers in the intermedi- 163

ate grades at the Center School some relief , will be felt in the upper grades as the larger classes there progress. HEALTH

The sanitary conditions are far from satisfactory in all the grammar school buildings except at Sunset Avenue, where modern conveniences are an integral part of the equipment of the building. The sanitaries at the Center School were evidently installed faultily as they cannot be used effectively and these large buildings are reduced to the level hygienically of a remote rural school with its ele- mental sanitary conditions. These conditions prevail also at Cochesett where a sanitary system installed at considerable expense has failed completely to function as intended, Severe as the current economic depression may be, we cannot afford to relax in our efforts to maintain proper standards of school hygiene in all our school buildings and as soon as practicable provide modernized sanitary equipment for each one.

TEACHERS

We have been fortunate in having been obliged to replace but one teacher in the system for the current year, the position being that of History instructor in the high school formerly filled by Miss Emily Rutter who was suc- ceeded by Miss Clarice Weeden a graduate of Clark Uni- versity with an A. M. in History. In the elementary grades we have students from the Briclgewater State Teachers College training at the Center and Sunset Avenue schools together with two graduates of the Maine, Castine Normal School, Miss Ellen Leavitt and Miss Thelma Johnson who are giving their services for the sake of the teaching experience gained. On account of the large numbers in the Center eighth grade and the Sunset 164

Avenue fourth and fifth grades, these services are very acceptable.

VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

We have at the current writing eight boys at the Bristol County Agricultural School at Segreganset, one at the Norfolk County Agricultural School and one at the Quincy Trade School, the annual tuition of whom is $200 each for fifty weeks, of which one-half is paid by the State. There are also three students at the Brockton Evening Vo- cational School for whom the tuition is $ 16.00 each for a period of five months, and which offers courses in home economics, millinery and dressmaking for women students. The Bristol County Agricultural School and the Nor- folk County School offer courses open to boys over fourteen years of age in dairying, poultry-raising, orcharding and market gardening, one-half the year being devoted to aca- demic study, and the other half to outdoor activities in the form of summer projects in the several lines of study under the supervision of regular instructors. The Quincy Trade School offers mechanical courses entirely. A closer supervision of the progress of all these students, by local school authorities, has been effected in the current school year in order that students may be made to realize that this expensive form of education can be secured only by intensive application on their own part throughout the entire course of four years.

SCHOOL COSTS

At the present time school costs are being closely scrutinized by citizens and municipal bodies in countless communities in this and many other states. Such subjects as music, drawing, domestic arts, manual training, athletics, kindergarten, backward classes, etc., have been dropped :

165 from the curriculum as too expensive and quite unnecessary forms of education. The greater number of these courses have been intro- duced into the curriculum in the past by the insistence, not of the educators themselves, but of local bodies of representative citizens who felt that educational training should be expanded to meet the expanding and more exacting needs of the present day strenuous modes of social, intellectual and industrial life. We can simplify educational training, but it is a more difficult thing to simplify modern social life, which seems to grow more exacting in its demands with each decade. We must be careful in reducing salaries and other operating expenses, that we do not bring into effect the law of diminishing returns, thereby depriving our children of an education that will equip them adequately for the struggles awaiting them in the coming years. The following tabulation is of interest in showing com- parative pupil costs of our town with those of our population group and those of the state as a whole

PER PUPIL COST FOR THE YEAR—1932

Town of West Bridgewater $77.67 Group III—Towns (107) of less than 5,000 population $92.30 State—355 Cities and Towns $100.38

The above figures do not suggest extravagance in any form in the operation of our local educational system. We have excellent teachers who are giving a fine quality of service to the community in a spirit of understanding and helpful effort. This spirit together with the constant co-operation of the School Committee, I wish to acknowledge at this time as valuable co-operative forces that render my own work effective and stimulating to an appreciable degree. The several reports of supervisors are herewith 166 appended and merit careful reading and consideration as they present in excellent form the conditions and needs of the various departments of the school system

Respectfully submitted,

ERNEST W. ROBINSON, Superintendent of Schools.

REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. Ernest W. Robinson, Superintendent of Schools, West Bridgewater, Mass.

Dear Sir :

I have the honor to submit my annual report as Prin- cipal of Howard High School for the year of 1932. As the depression has now focused the attention of city and town officials and taxpayers upon our whole educational system in a frantic ..effort to reduce its expenditures, it is fitting that a portion of this report should deal with some of the general aspects of the situation as related to our own high school. During the last forty-two years tremendous changes have occurred in the secondary schools of America. With the raising of the compulsory school age, the rapid increase of the school's holding power, and the amazing curriculum expansion with its increasing appeal to boys and girls of all types and degrees of ability, the secondary school enrollment has grown from 300,000 in 1890 to over 4,200,000 in 1932. Students, instead of coming chiefly from professional families, now are drawn from every layer of the social and economic strata. The augmentation in the use of machines for hand labor with the resulting reorganization of industry 107

together with the diminishing responsibility of training youth in the home has produced in our schools a change from a slight and narrow curriculum emphasizing only college preparation to an extensive and varied offering which embraces almost every phase of human endeavor. Thus, today, upon the high school, with its heterogeneous population, rests the immeasurable responsibilities of civic, moral, health, social, and vocational training which were once the serious duties of the home and business. When compared with these gigantic shifts in the secondary schools of United States, the growth of Howard High School is rather unique in character. In the first place, while the enrolments for the country at large increased 1300%, that of our high school grew less than 600%. Secondly, our curriculum which included in 1900 twenty different subjects, now contains, in 1933, but twenty-two different subjects representing an increase of 10%, while the increase in other high schools is far in excess of that amount. Some of the subjects found in schools of our size are household arts, various kinds of shop work, mechanical drawing, economics, problems of democracy, guid- ance, botany, geology and physical education. Our policy of enriching the curriculum has been, to say the least, ex- tremely conservative. Therefore, the frequently mentioned criticism of curriculum over-expansion cannot possibly apply to Howard High School. In the light of these facts there is no just argument for educational retrenchment, but in view of the pressing financial needs of today our taxpayers have to right to know whether or not we are doing anything to relieve their bur- dens. In this connection, I wisn to call attention to the re- sults of careful planning and the splendid co-operation of both teachers and pupils in making possible the reduction of expenditures for books from $484.25 in 1930 to $374.66 in 1932, and for supplies from $1,120.33 in 1930 to $420.25 :

168 in 1932. Allowing for the 10% drop in prices of these materials, a net reduction of over $700 has been achieved, and what is of vital importance from an educational view- point is that this saving was accomplished without impair- ing the effectiveness or standards of teaching A further saving of over $275 has been made in the temporary dis- continuation of drawing instruction An interesting sidelight of our high school expenditures is revealed by the following comparison of per capita costs in Massachusetts

Cost per pupil in excess of that of Howard High Cost per pupil School Howard High School $92.25 Towns (107) of less than 5,000 maintaining high schools 128.61 $36.36 All high schools 113.52 20.27

These figures clearly show that we pay 39% less per pupil than towns in our group, and 22% less than the average cost of all high schools in the State. The school's distribution of enrollment as of October

1, 1932, is as follows:

Boys Girls Total Freshmen 24 24 48 Sophomores 17 25 42 Juniors 9 16 25 Seniors 8 14 22 Post Graduates 0 3 3

Totals 58 82 140

During the past year there have been few changes in the school's activities and administrational policies all of which have been discussed in some detail in my previous reports. Of these changes I wish to direct attention to the return of both boys' and girls' glee club work without addi- 169 tional costs, the improvement of health conditions and supervisory control during the winter physical exercise periods through the fine co-operation of student leaders in a plan organized in home room and gymnasium groups, and the progressive development of our school assemblies. The last change is of special interest. At the beginning of the year a committee of teachers arranged an assembly schedule, one for each week of the school year including representation of every regular classroom and ex- tra-curriculum activity of the school as well as a few well chosen outside educational features. In the sharing of a part of the educational program of the school with the pupils in this manner, the transformation has been one in which the assembly has turned from a cut and dry affair, consisting largely of talks and announcements, to an en- thusiastic one of unusual interest in which every student in the school has the opportunity of taking part, and through which school unity and morale is strengthened, greater interest in school subject matter is awakened, and a training not attainable elsewhere is given in leadership, poise, self- confidence, and self-expression. Through the generosity of the Class of 1932 electric clocks with auxiliary movements were completely installed in the classrooms and assembly hall of the school, thus aid- ing materially both in improving the physical appointments of the rooms, and in raising the efficiency of administra- tion and teaching. In conclusion, I wish to thank you, the school committee, the Howard Trustees, the teachers, and other friends of the school for the loyal and generous support given me.

Respectfully submitted,

NILS G. LINDELL, Principal. :

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REPORT OF MUSIC SUPERVISOR

Ernest W. Robinson, Superintendent of Schools, West Bridgewater, Mass. Dear Sir

I herewith submit my annual report as music supervisor in the public schools of West Bridgewater. The quality of work throughout the schools and the interest of the pupils have been well maintained in spite of the rigid economy which has been necessary. In the high school every class is well represented in the singing group indicating a growing interest on the part of the students. At the opening of school in September the enrolment of the boys was less than in former years with a consequent low- ering of the percentage of male voices in the chorus. How- ever, those who are taking music are doing creditable work and the supervisor is certainly gratified at the co-operation and ready response of the students. Since the first of November, glee clubs for boys and girls respectively have been started with very promising attendance. These clubs meet for a half hour period every Wednesday afternoon at the close of the high school session. This was made possible by a re-arrangement of the elementary school schedule and by the fact that on the half day when the supervisor is due in town she has available time which enables her to give practically the entire day. In the grades the lack of a sufficient number of books was, for a time, somewhat of a handicap to the steady progress of the work in music. The work at Matfield was retarded for a few weeks be- cause of a necessary change in books which did not meet the needs of the class. At Sunset Avenue the third and fourth grades have met with some loss which is due to crowded classrooms and lack 171 of supplies. This difficulty has been overcome by the purchase of new books at the close of the year. This new material, arranged so attractively in the Music Hour series, is particularly appealing to the classes and the progress of the work is assured. During the past year choir singing has been stressed in the lower grades. A child is made a member of the choir in his room if he sings melodically, reads cor- rectly and keeps good time, or in other words meets the re- quirements which include the three T's of music—Tone, Time and Theory. This plan has been a decided stimulus to boys and girls alike. They are more attentive, more critical and more responsive in their effort to be appointed to this chosen group and feel it is an honor "to make" the choir. In the upper grades and high school there have been discussions on radio programs and artists, on the Washing- ton bi-centennial celebration—which the Center graduation featured in June—on the special MacDowell concerts throughout the country in memory of the American com- poser and the founding of the Peterborough colony in New Hampshire. In these trying times of unemployment, of business depression and talk of retrenchment, the ability to make and enjoy music adds much to our daily lives by way of spiritual compensation.

Yours respectfully,

LOIS J. SNOW, Supervisor of Music. :

172 REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE

To the Superintendent of Schools and School Committee

I herewith submit my annual report. Dr. Ellis LeLa- cheur, the school physician, examined the children when school opened in September. The physicial condition of the pupils was good. At Howard High School eight notices were sent for defective tonsils and. adenoids. Seven were refused permission to play basketball. Only one notice sent for defective teeth. Several bad cases of impetigo and ringworm were excluded. Continuing examinations at the Grammar School notices were sent for defective tonsils and adenoids: Center, 31; Sunset Avenue, 19; Matfield, 11; Cochesett, 9; Jerusalem, 1. All children entering school were duly vaccinated.

Twenty-three children examined and x-rayed by . Dr. McCarthy from the Division of Tuberculosis in the follow-up Chadwick Clinic. This annual check-up on suspect hilum cases is invaluable. All cases were reported improved. One child attended Summer Health Camp for eight weeks. Seven retarded children were examined at a special clinic. Routine inspections were made and all reported cases of infection investigated. Cases of impetigo, pink eye, ringworm, poison ivy received doctor's certificates before re- turning to school. Over 300 mild contagious cases referred to school physician. Six children received glasses after careful checkup on vision. Seven children were examined twice at the Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston. Four were furnished glasses. Two children were taken for ear diagnosis, one will be en- tered for operation for granulated polypus. The Toxine-anti- toxine treatment for diphtheria was administered to 224 children by Dr. McKnight who is District Health Officer and will follow up with the Schick test in the near future/ Many families, owing to these distressing times, have 173 been unable to provide necessities. The Red Cross assisted the Welfare Department at Thanksgiving and again at Christmas. New as well as other articles of clothing have been distributed to needy families. It has been a great help to have the community interest and willingness to give money and service to relieve our social problems which are increasing. The teachers have been very helpful ; also the S. P. C. C. has given their assistance in investigating cases of cruelty. I herewith in closing express my appreciation to all those who have given me their very helpful support in my work toward Community Welfare.

Respectfully submitted,

LILLIAN M. HEWITT, School Nurse. 174

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1932 HOWARD HALL

June twenty-second at eight o'clock

MOTTO—Launched but not anchored

CLASS OFFICERS

President, Everett Bisbee Vice-President, Charlotte Lovering Secretary, Phyllis Pearson Treasurer, Everett Parker

Class Colors, Blue and White

Class Flower, Rose

1. March, "Graduation March" Ascher Howard High School Orchestra 2. Prayer Rev. George Chiera 3. Music—"Pepita" Ira B. Wilson Howard High School Orchestra 4. Address Rev. Charles H. Davis, Everett, Mass. 5. Presentation of Class Gift Everett Bisbee, President Class of 1932 6. Acceptance for School Mary Bluis, President Class of 1933 — —; !

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7. Scholarship and Honor Awards Wednesday Night Club Scholarship Parent-Teachers' Association Scholarship Washington and Franklin Medal Principal Nils G. Lindell 8. Music—"William Tell" G. Rossini Arranged by Seredy-Tocaben Howard High School Orchestra 9. Presentation of Diplomas Superintendent Ernest W. Robinson 10. Class Ode Words and Music by Wilson Van Dyke Senior Class 11. Benediction Rev. George Chiera

CLASS ODE Words and Music by Wilson Van Dyke

Tonight we leave these portals wide Success is just a step ahead. You've been an ever welcome guide; You've shown us paths that we're to tread. We've studied hard—now we depart For knowledge gained our thanks impart. To you, our school, our praise is due. We'll ne'er forget days spent with you.

Goodbye, dear Howard High, goodbye It's time for us to say adieu. Long years we've spent without a sigh, And now our high school days are through. Fast friends we've made in these four years From whom we part with sighs and tears. A toast to Howard High so true Farewell to happy days with you. 176 GRADUATES

College Course Edythe M. Clark Charlotte Lovering

Myrtle A. Davison Thelma I. Macomber

Virginia S. Leach Marion Turski * Mary E. Nelson C. Wilson Van Dyke

Technical Course Emery Soule Louis D. George Donald A. Pope Minot A. Edson Everett R. Parker A. Gerald Cyr Francis L. MacLean George Connaughton Warren P. Laughton, Jr Carl W. Carlson Thomas F. Guinea Frank Bluis Michael J. Pepe

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TEACHING FORCE 1932-1933

Howard High School

Nils G. Lindell Principal Arthur L. Frellick Science Margaret Hayes Commercial Naomi White Commercial Edna Currier Languages Miriam G. May English Clarice J. Weeden History

Center School Rose L. MacDonald Principal Grade 8 Margarette Riley Grade 7 Elinore Spencer Grades 5 and 6 Elizabeth Eastman Grades 4 and 5 Miriam T. Hall Grades 2 and 3 Gertrude A. Pillsbury Grades 1 and 2

Sunset Avenue School Theresa Miller—Principal Grades 7 and 8 Grace Dashoff Grades 5 and 6 Mildred MacDonald Grades 3 and 4 Elizabeth Worthing Grades 1 and 2

Matfield School Ellen Kett—Principal Grades 4, 5, 6

Gertrude Ward Grades 1, 2, 3

Cochesett School Margaret Toomey—Principal Grades 4, 5, 6 Priscilla Smith Grades 1, 2, 3

Jerusalem School

Winifred Darling Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Supervisor Lois J. Snow Music 179 SCHOOL CALENDAR

1932- 1933

First term—15 weeks, opens September 12, closes De- cember 23, 1932. Second term—7 weeks, opens January 3, closes Feb- ruary 17, 1933. Third term—8 weeks, opens February 27, closes April 21, 1933. Fourth term—8 weeks, opens May 1, closes June 23, 1933. 1933- 1934

First term—15 weeks, opens September 11, closes De- cember 22, 1933. Second term—8 weeks, opens January 2, closes Feb- ruary 23, 1934. Third term—8 weeks, opens March 5, closes April 27, 1934. Fourth term—7 weeks, opens May 7, closes June 22, 1934.

HOLIDAYS

Columbus Day, October 12, 1933. Armistice Day, November 11, 1933. Patriots' Day, April 19, 1934. Memorial Day, May 30, 1934.

VACATIONS

Thanksgiving recess begins November 22 at noon, closes November 27, 1933. Christmas recess begins December 22, closes January 2, 1934.

February recess begins February 23, closes March 5, 1934.

Spring recess begins April 27, closes May 7, 1934. :

Report of Water Commissioners*

For Year Ending December 31, 1932,

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen During the year 1932 there has been installed eleven new services; nine new meters; fifteen sidewalk boxes raised for new sidewalk construction; forty meters repaired; twelve hydrants repaired; fifty-two leaks in mains and services; thirteen services cleaned; four main gates repaired. To overcome the shortage of water on Copeland Street 1500 feet of six-inch pipe was laid from the junction of Mat- field and Copeland Streets and connecting to two-inch mains on Copeland Street. One hundred feet of six-inch pipe laid from Copeland Street north on North Main Street to Soder- holm's new milk plant. STOCK USED 3 6-inch ells 350 feet of 2-inch pipe 2 6-inch tees 840 feet of 1-inch pipe 1 6 x 2-inch reducer 115 feet of 2i-inch pipe 16 6-inch 45 ell 45 feet of copper tubing 2 6-inch gates 60 feet of ^2 -inch pipe 2 4-inch gates 9 corp. cocks 3 2-inch gates 10 curb cocks 2 4-inch hydrants 221 x Y\ stop and wastes 1 3-inch meter 8 lead bends 1600 feet of 6-inch pipe 17 curb boxes 16 feet of 4-inch pipe 10 street boxes.

WARREN P. LAUGHTON, HERVEY DUNHAM, F. C. PERKINS, Water Commissioners. Report of Inspector of Animals

There have been inspected during the past year 82 stables and 788 cattle. There were also 18 hogs and 5 goats.

Animals slaughtered: Calves 416 Hogs 238 Beef 1

Total 655

Animals Condemned Calves 8 Hogs 2 Total 10

DAVID DAILEY, Inspector. Finance Committee Report*

In considering the budget for 1933, the committee find; themselves faced with these conditions:

1. Reduced income from the State distribution of funds: 2. Increased State tax; 3. Increased Town expenses for welfare and relief of unemployment; 4. Decreased capacity of property owners to pay taxes.

The committee has worked with the assessors in an attempt to determine as accurately as possible the anticipated income from the State and probable State levies on the Town. The information received shows a material reduction in receipts, such as Income tax, Corporation tax, and returns from Old Age Assistance. Last year we also received $4,500.00 from a special allotment of the Gas tax. This year the Town receives no aid from this source. The State tax, on the other hand, will probably be at least one-third larger than last year. During the year 1932, the Town expended $11,318.22 for Public Welfare, as compared with approximately $6,500.00 spent yearly in 1930 and 1931. There is no apparent proba- bility of the Town being able to reduce this expense for the coming year at least. West Bridgewater is a residential town, having no local manufacturing or sizable industry from which to derive taxes. The cost of running the Town government falls directly upon the house owner, whose ability to pay taxes has been greatly :

183 reduced by pay cuts and general unemployment, and by the low prices received by the producers of farm and dairy products. These conditions make it imperative that the tax rate be made as low as possible without placing a handicap on the proper operation of our town departments. We realize that pay reduction is not the solution of the entire economic problem facing us all. However, as gross mismanagement is absent in our town government, there seems to be but one place where material curtailment of expenditures can be made. This is in the pay received by town employees. In our conferences with several of the department heads we found they were considering the problem from this same angle, and some of them in submitting their budgets have anticipated a change in the rate of pay of the town employees. We therefore recommend to the town the following pay schedule for the fiscal year of 1933 A reduction of 10% on all employees on salary or day pay. A reduction to 50c per hour on all other town employees paid by the hour, except department heads paid on the hourly basis, who will receive 52% c per hour. In all possible cases where aid is given by the Welfare department, labor should be expected in return, the rate of pay to be left in the hands of the Welfare Board. As soon as financial conditions warrant the change, we believe there should be an adjustment of certain salaries paid town officials. In our recommendations, we have endeavored to provide the largest possible opportunity for town labor that our appropriations will warrant. We understand that should the appropriation be made for construction of Copeland and Plain Streets, town labor will be used. For the same reason we recommend the resurfacing of Howard Street and the replacement of water mains by the Water department. We believe the cost of reconstructing Howard Street 184 shouid be taken from the general highway appropriation. Such a plan insures the completion of the road proposed. This street was one of those recommended by the Road committee of the Town, as a part of their general plan of road construction. We feel the Road committee has made a good start in the selection of roads already constructed and suggest a long term plan of road construction be worked out and filed with the Town officials before the committee's term expires. We do not recommend the construction of any new sidewalks in 1933. Sidewalks are desirable in many places, but we feel this is not the year to spend the money. In voting on appropriations this year, we hope the voters will keep in mind the seriousness of the situation as shown by the amount of uncollected taxes which is constantly increasing. The total of uncollected taxes on January 1st, 1933 was $75,882.68 as compared with $61,970.24 on January 1st, 1932. Every effort must be made by the taxpayers and the collector to reduce this amount if relief on the tax burden is expected. Collected taxes furnish the money to pay the Town's expenses. The total appropriations for 1932 were $119,608.36. We recommend for departmental expenses (as shown in "Table of Comparison" which follows) a total of $100,801.26 and for articles in the warrant a total of $4,070.50. The entire amount we have recommended for 1933 is $105,356.76. In spite of this reduction of over $14,000.00 in the recommended budget for this year, the increase in the State tax and the decrease in revenue received from the State will more than offset our savings. We are facing an increased tax rate, but if the voters choose to follow our recommendations, we should have a tax rate not more than $1.00 per thousand higher than last year. We thank the Town Officers who have co-operated with us, by their attendance at our conferences and by their advice, 185 in our efforts to recommend a budget which will meet the needs of the Town as a whole. A table of estimates by department heads and amounts recommended by this Committee, also a report of our recommendations on the articles in the Town Warrant appear on the following pages.

B. L. CARTER, Chairman, A. E. RYDER, Secretary, M. W. ALGER, G. N. DAVIS, R. S. FRELLICK, B. F. HANSCOM, K. L. HARDENBROOK, J. OLSON, 0. P. PEARSON, G. W. PETERSON, E. C. PORTER, J. M. RICHARDS, G. W. SMITH, A. T. WELLS, Finance Committee. i| 1 1

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Article 1. To elect the following Town Officers by

Official Ballot : One Town Clerk for one year, one Moderator for one year, one Assessor for three years, one Selectman for three years, one member of the Board of Public Welfare for three years, one Treasurer for one year, one Tax Collector for one year, one Water Commissioner for three years, two School Committee for three years, two Trustees of Public Library for three years, one Tree Warden for one year, two Constables for one year. Polls will be open at 9 o'clock in the forenoon of March

6, 1933, and will be closed at 8 o'clock p. m.

Article 2. To choose Town Officers for the ensuing- year not elected on the Official Ballot.

Article 3. To hear the reports of all Town Officers and Committees and act thereon.

Article 4. To see if the Town will authorize the Treas- urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the revenue of the current year.

Article 4. The Finance Committee recommends such au- thorization.

Article 5. To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the Town charges for the ensuing year, and make appropriation for the same. Article 5. The recommendations of the Finance Committee for each Department appear in the tables included in their report. 190

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to widen Plain Street, providing the State will appropriate $3,000.00 and the County $1,500.00.

Article 6. The Finance Committee recommends the appropriation of this sum, with the understanding that Town labor be used for this work.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 for a gravel base and tar top on Copeland Street, providing the State will appropriate $3,000.00 and the County $1,500.00 for the same.

Article 7. The Finance Committee recommends the appropriation of this sum, with the understanding that Town labor be used for this work.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 for a gravel base and tar top on Howard street, from West Centre Street to River Street.

Article 8. The Finance Committee recommends the construction of this street as approved by the Road Committee, and that the necessary money for this purpose be taken from the general Highway appropriation.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500. 00 to construct a bituminous sidewalk on Matfield Street, starting where left off last year, going westerly on north side of said Matfield Street.

Article 9. The Finance Committee does not recommend the construction of this sidewalk this year.

Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to construct a permanent sidewalk on West Centre Street, from the end of the present permanent sidewalk, westerly to Beacon Street. Article 10. The Finance Committee does not recommend the construction of this sidewalk this year. 191

Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for re-building the sidewalk on North Elm Street, from Mr. Gambao's, 630 North Elm Street, to Brooks Place. Article 11. The Finance Committee does not recommend the rebuilding of this sidewalk this year.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $450.00 for new fire hose. Article 12. The Fnance Committee recommends the appropriation of this sum for 500 feet of hose.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $170.50 to shingle the roof and repair two windows in the Fire Station.

Article 13. The Finance Committee recommends the appropriation of this sum.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to accept Sin- nott Street as laid out by the Selectmen. Article 14. The Finance Committee recommends that this be referred to the Selectmen, as action on this proposition was taken at the Town Meeting two years ago.

Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100.00 for the use of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture and choose a Town Director as provided in Sections 41 and 45 of revised Chapter 128 of the General Laws and act thereon. Article 15. The Finance Committee recommends the appropriation of $100. for this purpose.

Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,221.26 for maintenance of Plymouth County Hospital. Article 16. The Finance Committee recommends favorable action. 192

Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a committee of three with the privilege to appoint assistants, to act in conjunction with the Town Clerk, to have such records re-bound as required by Law, and cause to be properly preserved all records of historical value now in possession of the Town Offices, and to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the same. Article 17. The Finance Committee recommends favorable action and the appropriation of $50. for this purpose.

Article 18. To see what action the Town will take in regard to the pay of all Town employees. Article 18. The Finance Committee recommends: A reduction of 10 per cent on all employees on salary or day pay. A reduction to 50 cents per hour on all other town employees paid by the hour, except department heads paid on the hourly basis, who will receive 52*4 cents per hour In all possible cases where aid is given by the Welfare department, labor should be expected in return, the rate of pay to be left in the hands of the Welfare Board.

Article 19. The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.

Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $5,821.60 from Water Revenue to pay bonds and interest of the Water Loans.

Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $9,500.00 from Water Revenue for maintenance of the Water Department. Article 20. The Finance Committee recommends the appropriation of $9,300.00 for this purpose.

Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $7.59 from Water Revenue to pay overdraft on bonds and interest of 1931. Article 21. The Finance Committee recommends favorable action. 193

Article 22. To see what action the Town will take in regard to paying for telephones of Town Officers. Article 22. The Finance Committee recommends that the Town pay for NO telephones in private homes except those of the Chief of Police, Chief of Fire Department and one telephone in Cochesett to cover the Tapper system of the Fire Department located there.

Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 for the maintenance of visiting nurse service in West Bridgewater. Article 23. The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.

Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $3,000.00, to be taken from the Water Reserve fund for the replacement of two-inch mains with pipe of larger diameter, wherever the Water Commissioners find it most needed. Article 24. The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.

Article 25. To see if the Town will revise the regulations at present governing the Town Finance Committee, as adopt- ed at the Annual Town Meeting, March 7, 1927, by amend- ing the Town By-Laws, through the addition of the following sections to Article 3:

Section 3. There shall be a finance committee consisting of the selectmen and seven appointive members. The appointive

members shall be selected as follows : One to be appointed from each of the five divisions of the town as specified in the town report of 1927 of the adjourned town meeting, or such other five divisions as may at any time be determined by vote of the town, and two appointed at large. If a vacancy occurs during the year, the committee shall elect a new member to serve until the next town meeting.

Section 4. At the annual town meeting the moderator shall appoint a committee of five members who shall in turn appoint the appointive members of the finance committee for the ensuing term. In 1933, two members shall be appointed for three years, 194

two for two years, and three (including the members at large) for one year; in 1934, and each year thereafter, two members for three years, and one member at large for one year. No elective officer of the town shall be eligible for appointment.

Section 6. The finance committee shall call on all officers, committees, chairmen and department heads for full information regarding recommendations, appropriations, expenditures, and reports. The finance committee shall be furnished by the assessors and selectmen with estimates of income as well as reports of expenditures. The finance committee shall have the power to investigate books, accounts, and general financial management of any and all departments of the town.

Section 6. The meetings of the finance committee may be called by the chairman of the committee or by the selectmen.

Section 7. The finance committee shall choose its own officers and adopt such rules regarding its procedure as may from time to time be necessary. The appointive members of the finance committee shall constitute its executive board. All business of the finance committee shall be transacted by the executive board in executive session. The executive board shall examine all articles in the warrant, make recommendations, and prepare a budget for submission to the town meeting. The executive board shall keep the selectmen informed as to all its actions.

Section 8. No sum in excess of $250.00 for any one purpose may be appropriated at any town meeting unless proposal for same has been specifically passed on by the executive board of the finance committee. No appropriation may be made at any special town meeting unless same has been specifically passed on by the executive board of the finance committee. No appropriation refused at the regular town meeting may be brought before a special town meeting except on approval of the executive board of the finance committee.

Section 9. The finance committee through its executive board shall annually submit a printed report of its recommendations and findings to the voters of the town, this report to be ready for distribution at least one week before the date of the annual town meeting.

Article 25. Referred to the voters.

Article 26. To transact any other business that may legally come before the meeting.