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1954-1956•HE=� rcba;°` s ; Y7 in` 4r 41 4 I -'1 PHOTO BY HAYDN ANNUAL REPORTS Town of Yarmouth 1954 ANNUAL REPORTS of the Officers of the - Town of Yarmouth for the year ending DECEMBER 31, 1954 THE REGISTER PRESS YARMOUTH PORT. MARL 1955 TOWN OFFICERS -. 1954 ELECTED SELECTMEN AND BOARD OF HEALTH ASSESSORS AND BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE Term Expires Henry R. Darling, Yarmouthport 1957 Howard B. Monroe, West Yarmouth 1956 William P. Frost, South Yarmouth 1955 TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport 1955 COLLECTOR OF TAXES AND WATER RATES Harold M. Kelley, South Yarmouth 1955 MODERATOR Ralph Thacher, West Yarmouth 1957 FINANCE COMMITTEE Edmund Fruean, Jr., South Yarmouth 1957 Harry M. Robinson, South Yarmouth 1957 Herman G. Curtis, South Yarmouth (Resigned) 1956 Gerald Donley, Yarmouth 1956 Arthur A. Ristau, South Yarmouth 1955 William D. Kelly, Yarmouthport 1955 John M. Newkirk, W est Yarmouth 1955 Carlton E. Brown, West Yarmouth 1955 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Wallace C. Liberty, West Yarmouth 1957 Edward W. Ambrose, South Yarmouth 1957 Marjorie B. Kelly, South Yarmouth 1956 Winthrop V. Wilbur, West Yarmouth 1955 Sheldon L. Hunt, Yarmouthport 1955 PLANNING BOARD Ralph Thacher, West Yarmouth 1959 Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport 1958 Amil H. Castonguay, West Yarmouth (Resigned) 1957 Albert V. Niemi, West Yarmouth 1956 Edward J. Gosselin, South Yarmouth 1955 U. Frederick Stobbart, Yarmouth 1955 WATER COMMISSIONERS Gerald 0. Cash, Yarmouthport 1957 Elwin W. Coombs, West Yarmouth 1956 . Eugene A. Homer, South Yarmouth 1955 1 4 HIGHWAY SURVEYOR Gorham P. Homer, South Yarmouth PARK COMMISSIONERS William B. Letteney, South Yarmouth William C. Angell, South Yarmouth Kenneth H. Studley, West Yarmouth COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS Anvil H. Castonguay, West Yarmouth Prank W. Richards, West Yarmouth Gorham Pulsifer, Yarmouth CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS Fernandus Baker, West Yarmouth Harold M. Kelley, South Yarmouth Frederick C. Schauwecker, Yarmouth TREE WARDEN John G. Sears, South Yarmouth AUDITOR Dorothy P. Wildey, South Yarmouth DIRECTOR OF BARNSTABLE COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE Harry C. Stever 1955 DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMISSION Harold L. Hayes, Jr., Yarmouth John E. Harris, Yarmouth Albert T. Chase, West Yarmouth 1955 1959 1957 1955 1957 1956 1955 1957 1956 • 1955 1955 1957 APPOINTED For School Department, see School Report TOWN COUNSEL Amil H. Castonguay, West Yarmouth BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE William P. Frost Henry R. Darling WELFARE Helen W. Swezey, South Yarmouth Dorothy M. Dunbar, South Yarmouth Marion F. Forsythe, West Dennis Howard B. Monroe Agent Social Worker Clerk ACCOUNTING OFFICER Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport SECRETARIES TO SELECTMEN Joan L. Nickerson, South Yarmouth Dorothy Z. Ingraham, South Yarmouth ASSISTANT ASSESSORS Barbara L. Johnson, West Yarmouth Dorothy Z. Ingraham, South Yarmouth Joan L. Nickerson, South Yarmouth Harry C. Stever, Yarmouthport Wallace C. Liberty, West Yarmouth Anthony J. Platani, West Yarmouth ASSISTANTS TO TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER Dorothy P. Wildey, South Yarmouth • Maude W. Boesse, South Yarmouth ASSISTANTS TO COLLECTOR Ella B. Woodward, South Yarmouth Hattie M. Crowell, South Yarmouth TOWN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Norton A. Nickerson, Yarmouthport POLICE DEPARTMENT Nelson F. Cressy, Yarmouth Herbert J. Jason, West Yarmouth Theodore P. Reynolds, West Yarmouth Albert J. Perkins, West Yarmouth CONSTABLE Reginald Love, West Yarmouth (Deceased) Herman G. Curtis, South Yarmouth FIRE DEPARTMENT Dana H. Whittemore, Yarmouth Ira R. Thacker, Yarmouth FOREST WARDEN Dana H. Whittemore, Yarmouth Ira R. Thacher, Yarmouth MOTH SUPERINTENDENT John G. Sears, South Yarmouth Chief Deputy Chief Sergeant Sergeant Chief Deputy Chief Warden Deputy Warden WATER DEPARTMENT Clifton W. Ellis, Yarmouth Superintendent Thomas B. Pulsifer, Yarmouth y"Asst. Superintendent INSPECTOR OF WIRES Edmund Fruean, Jr., South Yarmouth • Inspector Robert W. Seller West Yarmouth Assistant Inspector BOARD OF APPEALS Harry S. Ryder, Yarmouthport 1959 Kenneth H. Studley, West Yarmouth 1958 Harold L. Hayes, Jr., Yarmouth 1957 Elwin W. Coombs, West Yarmouth 1956 Alexander Catto, Yarmouthport 1955 ALTERNATE MEMBERS Alfred G. Weller, West Yarmouth Thomas F. Matthews, Yarmouthport Haydn Mason, South Yarmouth Richard E. Robsham, South Yarmouth (Resigned) BUH.DING INSPECTOR Reginald Love, West Yarmouth (Deceased) Herman G. Curtis, South Yarmouth SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Norton A. Nickerson, Yarmouthport PLUMBING INSPECTOR Albert Smith, Yarmouthport Inspector Gerald Cottle, West Yarmouth Deputy Inspector SHELLFISH WARDEN H.• Bertram Kelley, Yarmouth ' MEDICAL AGENT OF BOARD OF HEALTH Fred L. Moore, M.D., Court House, Barnstable SANITARY INSPECTORS George F. Crocker, Jr., Hyannis Inspector Ernest C. Eldridge, South Chatham Assistant Inspector DOG OFFICERS Nelson F. Cressy, Yarmouth Herbert J. Jason, West Yarmouth INSPECTORS OF ANIMALS & SLAUGHTERING Harry C. Stever, Yarmouthport H. Bertram Kelley, Yarmouth VETERANS' AGENT ANDS BURIAL AGENT Thomas Milne, Marstons Mills ' HARBOR MASTERS H. Bertram Kelley, Yarmouth Isaac Hills, 3rd, West Yarmouth Harry B. Chessman, Yarmouth RECREATION COMMITTEE Nye Crowell, West Yarmouth Oscar W. Doane, Jr., West Yarmouth Peter M. Sykes, South Yarmouth Darrell R. Shepherd, Yarmouth Lloyd L. Simmons, Yarmouthport FENCE VIEWERS Samuel H. D. Drew, West Yarmouth Alexander Catto, Yarmouthport REGISTRARS Louis F. Moruzzi, West Yarmouth James S. Keaveney, South Yarmouth Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport Harry C. Stever, Yarmouthport ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Dorothy P. Wildey, South Yarmouth PRECINCT OFFICERS Precinct No. 1 Warden, William H. Jennings Deputy Warden, Walter P. Cook, Jr. Clerk, Matthews C. Hallet Deputy Clerk, Gustaf E. Carlson Inspector, Thomas F. Matthews Inspector, John B. Keveney Deputy Inspector, Gustave W. Peterson Deputy Inspector, Charles S. Riley Precinct No. 2 Warden, Nellie J. Thacher Deputy Warden; Ira R. Thacher • • Clerk, Harold L. Hayes, Jr. Deputy Clerk, James H. Quirk Inspector, Arthur M. Johnson Inspector, Starr Keith Assistant Assistant 1957 1957 1956 ' 1956 1955 1957 1956 1955 1955 1 Deputy Inspector, Samuel R. Thacher ---- Deputy Inspector, Herman A. Ross Precinct No. 3 Warden, Thomas F. Pendergast Deputy Warden, Marshall W. Piper Clerk, Herman G. Curtis Deputy Clerk, Harry M. Robinson (Reigned) Deputy Clerk, Haydn Mason Inspector, Clyde C. Hunt (Deceased) Inspector, Richard E. Robsham (Resigned) Inspector, Carlton E. Chase Inspector, Thomas E. Collins Inspector, John D. Healey Deputy Inspector, Fred M. Angus Deputy Inspector, Edward Kesti Deputy Inspector, Ernest R. Small Deputy Inspector, William V. Brown Precinct No. 4 - Warden, Alfred C. Drew Deputy Warden, Wallace C. Liberty Clerk, Albert T. Chase - -. _ Deputy Clerk, Harry W. Barrett (Deceased) Deputy Clerk, Gilbert D. Macomber Inspector, Samuel H. D. Drew Inspector, Hobart L. Morin Inspector, Francis J. Crosby Inspector, Henry P. Askeli Deputy .Inspector, Howard A. Gott. Deputy Inspector, Joseph Govoni Deputy Inspector, John P. Bratti • - -- - Deputy Inspector, Herbert J. Jason ANNUAL TOWN MEETING '1954 REPORT OF TOWN ELECTION Yarmouth, Massachusetts, February 8, 1954. The polls were opened in the four precincts of the Town. at 12:00 o'clock Noon and closed at 7:00 o'clock P. M. The results of the balloting was as follows:— By Precincts Moderator, for Ralph Thacher Blanks Arthur Johnson Gerald Cash Haydn Mason Howard Spurr Robert Hill Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Pree. 3 Prec. 4 Total 186 170 541 435 1332 three years 159 26 1 155 465 359 1138 15 74 71 186 1 1 1 Member of the Finance Committee, Unexpired term of one year 151 143 464 341 1099 35 27 77 90 229 3 3 John LI. Newkirk Blanks --Iioward Spurr • Jean Hill 1 1 4 Member of the Finance Committee, for three years (elect two) Edmund Fruean, Jr. 122 Albert T. Chase Harry Robinson Blanks 119 292 64 51 215 95 112 395 91 58 180 Selectman, for three years Henry R. Darling 165 Harold L. Hayes, Jr. 19 Blanks 2 139 351 31 186 4 200 269 206 195 733 599 808 524 289 944 141 377 5 11 10 Assessor, for three years Henry R. Darling 165 Harold L. Hayes, Jr. 20 Blanks 1 Member of . the Board of Public Welfare, for three years Henry R. Darling 168 Harold L. Hayes, Jr. 15 Blanks 3 Auditor, for three years Dorothy P. Wildey 149 Blanks 37 Andrew B. Kelly Howard Spurr Robert Hill 138 31 350. 187 4 285 938 140 378 10 16 140 347 290 945 30 187 137 369 7 8 18 155 477 354 1135 15 63 77 192 1 1 3 3 1 1 Member of the Planning Board, Unexpired term of four years Richard B. Taylor Blanks Howard Spurr William Groff 161 152 25 18 Member of the Planning Board, for five years Ralph Thacher 146 135 Blanks 40 35 Howard Spurr Robert Hill Member of the School Committee, for three years (Two) Wallace C. Liberty Edward- W. Ambrose Albert E. Webb Blanks 472 349 1134 69 84 196 1 1 1 1 456 336 1073 85 94 254 3 3 2 2 137 133 345 346 83 65 361 173 47 68 193 176 105. 74 183 175 961 682 484 537 Member of the Board of Park Commissioners, Unexpired term of three years William Curtis Angell • 21 •72 448 Alexander Catto 153 95 70 Blanks 12 3 23 Stewart N. -eWare - Member of the Board of Park Commissioners, Unexpired term of five years William Bernard Letteney 94 95 313 43 45 185 49 30 43 Leonard E. Robsham Blanks Alexander Catto Member of the Board of Water- Commissioners, for three years Gerald 0. Cash 169 164 Blanks 17 6 Stewart DeWare 264 96 74 11 805 414 112 1 1 205 182 47 707 455-- 169 477 361 1171 64 73 160 Cemetery Commissioner, .for three years Fernandus Baker Blanks C. Arnold Baker Howard A. Spurr 1 1 154 152 479 363 1148 32 18 61 70 181 1 1 2 2 Member of the Board of Commissioners, for three Anvil H. Castonguay Blanks Ilarold Hayes Howard Spurr Howard Marchant Trust Fund years 147 146 39 24 426 324 115 108 1 1 1 . HARRY C. STEVER LOUIS F. MORUZZI JAMES S. KEAVENEY RICHARD B. TAYLOR Registrars of Voters 1043 286 1 1 1 12 REPORT OF THE MEETING Yarmouth, Massachusetts, February 9, 1954 The second day of the Annual Town Meeting to act upon the articles in the Warrant was called to order at 1:05 o'clock P. M. in the auditorium in the Elementary School Building in South Yarmouth on the above date. The Invocation was offered by the Rev. K. W. Larrison. The Moderator offered a tribute to Mr. Knowles at this point of the meeting saying, "Even though it is not shown as an item of business in the Warrant, I think it fitting that we take note of the passing away of Allen H. Knowles who served us for many long years as Clerk and Treasurer. His able and thoughtful guidance will always be remembered by us all." A minute of silence was observed in his memory. The Moderator, Mr. Ralph Thacher read the Warrant with the exception of the articles. The Articles were read as they were taken up to be acted upon. Acting under Article A the Town Clerk read the results of the Election of Town Officers on the Official Ballot, Mon- day, February 8, 1954 as tabulated by the Board of Regis- trars of Voters. The Moderator appointed Robert A. Hill, Charles 0. Wilkins II, Iloward W. Spurr and Peter Sykes to act as tellers. The Tellers came forward and were duly sworn by the Moderator. Acting under Article B on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to elect Harry C. Stever to serve as Director of the Cape Cod Extension Service for one year. Acting under Article C on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the ap--, oval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the revenue of the current financial year, and to issue note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44 of the General Laws. 4.! 13 Acting under Article D on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to assume liability in the. manner provided in Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws for all damages that may be incurred by the work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Mas- sachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of rivers, harbors, tide waters and foreshores in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. Acting under Article E on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to authorize the Selectmen to sell at public sale any real estate the Town may acquire by Tax Title foreclosures and Takings. Acting under Article F. A motion was duly made and seconded to amend and change the zoning by-law relative to the business districts by deleting Paragrap% 2 of Section 1, which paragraph now reads as follows: "In a business district the rear boundary line shall be existing rear boundary lot line as of date of acceptance of this ordinance, not to exceed, however, 1200 feet in depth." and insert in place thereof the following: "In the business districts as set out on the zoning plan, such business districts shall extend for a depth of 500 feet on either side of the street running through such district; excepting herefrom that area running from Bass River in a Westerly direction to the Westerly boundary of the present business district (near Pond Street) on both sides of Route 28; said last mentioned district to be left as presently zoned and defined on the zoning plan dated De- cember 28th, 1945." A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to have the above motion read: "In the business districts as set out on the zoning plan, such business districts shall extend for a depth of 300 feet on either side of the street running through such district ; excepting herefrom that area running from Bass River in a Westerly direction to the Westerly boun- 1 14 dary of the present business district (near Pond Street) on both sides of Route 28; said last mentioned district to be left as presently zoned and defined on the zoning plan dated December 28th, 1945." The vote on the amendment was declared defeated by the Moderator. The Hand vote on the original motion was as follows: Yes71 No 50 and the Moderator declared the motion not carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. - Acting under Article G Mr. Amil H. Castonguay re- ported for the Planning Board and upon his motion duly seconded it was voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article H Mr. Amil H. Castonguay re- ported for the Planning Board and moved, it• being duly seconded, that the Town vote to amend and change the zon- ing by-laws by adding to Paragraph 4, Section VI, the fol- lowing sentence: "On new subdivisions of land the corner lots thereon shall contain an area of 10,000 square feet with a 100 foot front- age on each street." A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to have the above motion read: "On new subdivisions of land the corner lots thereon shall contain a minimum area of 10,000 square feet with a minimum of 100 foot frontage on each street." The vote on the amendment was declaredunanimously carried by the Moderator. The Hand vote on the original motion as amended was as follows: Yes 158 No 1 and the Moderator declared the motion carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. Acting under Article I Mr. Amil H. Castonguay re- ported for the Planning Board and moved, it being duly seconded, that the Town vote to amend and change the zon- ing by-laws by adding to 7 (b) Section II. the following sentence: 15 "and no sign shall be of the neon type or gas illuminated tube type." The Hand vote was as follows Yes 150 - No 26 and the Moderator declared the motion - carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. Acting under Article J Mr. Amil H. Castonguay re- ported for the Planning Board and moved, it being duly_ seconded, that the Town vote to amend and change the • zoning by-laws by substituting for 7 (b) Section II, the following, viz: "Signs; except in a business district, one sign may be allowed pertaining to the lease, sale or use of a lot or building on which placed and not exceeding a total area of twelve square feet; in a residential district, .signs may be allowed on a lot occupied by a dwelling, but there shall not be allowed more than one sign of six square feet per- taining to the use thereof or bearing the name or occupa- tion of any occupant or occupants." The Hand vote was as follows: Yes 179 No 1 and the Moderator declared the motion carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. .. Acting under Article K Mr. Amil H. Castonguay re- ported for the Planning Board and upon his motion duly -seconded it was unanimously voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article L on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously. voted to accept the-iprovisions of Chapter 148, Section 56 of the General Laws which pro- vides for the Licensing of Open -Air Parking Spaces. Acting under Article M: The following Elected Officials came forward and were duly sworn by the Moderator: Henry R. Darling John M. Newkirk Harry M. Robinson Dorothy .P..Wildey Richard B. Taylor - 11 m: 16 Wallace C. Liberty Edward W. Ambrose William Curtis Angell William Bernard Letteney Gerald 0. Cash and Amil H. Castonguay Ralph Thacher, Edmund Fruean Jr. and Fernandus Ba- ker were sworn by the Town Clerk. At this time Mr. William D. Kelly, Chairman of the Finance Committee reported recommended changes in the report of the Finance Committee. Mr. Haydn Mason reported for the committee appointed in accordance with affirmative vote on Article L at the An- nual Town Meeting, February 10, 1953 as follows: "Your Moderator, A. Harold Castonguay appointed a committee to determine the advisability of establishing a Board of Public Works for the Town of Yarmouth and to look further for any other changes that would better the Town procedures. In between meetings of the appointed committee exten- sive correspondence was carried on with the Massachu- setts Federation of Taxpayers Associations and with pub- lic officials in towns and cities that established depart- ments such as suggested for Yarmouth. The communi- ties included Andover, Lexington, Stoneham, Easthamp- ton, Winchendon, Needham and Billerica. Inquiries were also sentto newspaper men in some of these communities in the attempt to gain a perspective report on the efficiency of Public Works Departments. The compilation of all the information received reveals that the services placed under a Public Works Department should have total expenditures sufficient to warrant the salary of a trained, capable executive. Such men com- mand a salary of $7,500.00 a year and .up. Mostly up. The supervision of Yarmouth's Water Department could not be included in a Public Works Department as long as the present bonds are outstanding. The Town's ser- vices do not'include the collection of rubbish and garbage. 17 The costs of such services as are left have been discussed with Department heads. The conclusions are that the total monies spent by such departments as could be con- solidated is not sufficient to justify the cost of the admin- istration personnel. Your committee, therefore, does not recommend this procedure at this time. However, being instructed to search for other possible improvements and to make rec- ommendations, we do suggest that a committee be set up to report on the feasibility of establishing a Town Manage- ment form of government." Respectfully submitted, RALPH THACHER BERTRAM TOMLINSON ROGER G. EDWARDS, JR. EDWARD E. AMBROSE (Sgd.) HAYDN MASON, Chairman This report was accepted and placed on file and the committee discharged. Mr. Nelson F. Cressy reported for the committee ap- pointed in accordance with affirmative vote on Article 9 of the Special Town Meeting March 27, 1953 as follows: "The following Committee was appointed by the Town Moderator to consider the problems of "Off -Street Park - Nelson Cressy Yarmouth Henry R. Darling Yarmouth Port Martin W. Joyce South Yarmouth The Committee met on Sept. 13, 1953 at 8:00 o'clock P. M. at the Yarmouth Police Station, all members were present. Martin W. Joyce was appointed Clerk. A num- ber of suggestions were presented for consideration at this meeting. After studying these suggestionsand visit-, ing the locations named, it was felt that the advice of the Town Engineer was needed. On Sept. 27, 1953 the Committee met with Mr. William D. Kelly the Town Engineer to whom these suggestions 3 r 18 and our views were given. - We all visited the sites men- tioned in_the suggestions. Mr. Kelly gave his opinion as to cost of roads, widening roads, resurfaeing some streets `and the approximate costof obtaining private property and the time necessary. One suggestion . — To widen Station Ave. from Pine St. to Main St. (this would include taking a corner of the Holway property), also widening N. Main St. from Main to Pine St. Mr. Kelly was of the same opinion as the Committee, in that this was the most -reasonable sug- gestion, as less time would be required and the cost far below any of the other suggestions. - On Dee. 9, 1953 the Committee- again met at the Yar- mouth Police Station, all members were present. All suggestions were again considered and discussed. But most of these suggestions would require large sums of money, the taking of Private Property (both business and residential) also considerable time would be needed to obtain these properties through legal action. And if ob- tained the time required to complete the work would be considerable. _ The Committee felt that the most practical suggestion both from the view point of expense and time is the fol- lowing, To widen Station Ave.. from Pine St. to Main St. Allowing parking on the S.W. Side to take a corner of the Holway Property in order to make a wide turn. To widen N. Main St. from Main St. to Pine St. from 28 feet. to 40 feet allowing parking on both sides. Allowing parking on Main St. from the Lights to N. Main St. on one side (Post Office side). AH parking on Main St., N. Main St. and Station Ave. to be parallel parking. Also a parking area is needed in this area and the most prac- tical location would be in the rear of the Riverway Res- taurant. As there is now access and egress roads to that area, no expense would be necessary for new roads. This area to be lighted.. We understand that this area would be donated to the Town for one dollar a year. An estimated cost was submitted by the Jones Con - 19 struction Co. for the widening of street, the paving of same, removing of old curbs and sidewalks and installing new curbs and sidewalks at the new locations. This estimate was accepted for the purpose of entering an ar- ticle in the Town Warrant for Funds also an estimate for lighting the parking area. Paving etc. about $10,000.00 and Lighting about $400.00. It was voted to contact the Planning Board for a me?t ing with this committee in regards to an article in the Town Warrant to change the Holway Property- at Main and Station Ave. from Residential to Business due to the recommended taking of most of the land in front of the house and at present two sides adjoining are zoned for business. The report was accepted and the committee discharged. Mr. Amil H. Castonguay offered the following resolu- tion: TOWN OF YARMOUTH Resolution and Testimonial WHEREAS, JOHN G. SEARS, our fellow townsman, has been a member of the Planning Board for the past eighteen years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sears has recently withdrawn himself as candidate for re-election to said Board; NOW THEREFORE, the citizens and inhabitants of the Town of Yarmouth, duly assembled at its Annual 1954 Town Meeting, do hereby tender to Mr. Sears this testimonial as an expression of their respect and admira- tion, in recognition of his eighteen years of service on the Town of Yarmouth's Planning Board: of his con- stant and earnest efforts for the beautification of the town, through its civic improvement, and the sincere gratefulness of the Town for his work, which was per- formed without any hope of reward, except that which might come from the knowledge of the betterment of the Town of Yarmouth. BE IT RESOLVED that this Test_monial be inscribed on the records of the Town of Yarmouth, and a copy there- 20 of be`signed 'by the Town Clerk and sent to Mr. Sears. The resolution was accepted and rising vote given. Mr: Wallace C. Liberty read Article 6 of the Warrant of the Cape,Cod Congress which was approved at their meet- ing held January 14, 1954 as follows: To see if the Congress will vote to recommend to the several towns that the following resolutions be presented for action in their 1954 Annual Town Meetings: Resolution #1. Whereas the growing practise of cer- tain people in using their automobiles for overnight sleep- ing, in areas that do not provide sanitary facilities, is most objectionable; Therefore, be it resolved that this Meeting hereby re- quest the Police Department and the Health Department to use every means available to prevent such practices in the future. Resolution #2. Whereas there is an increase in the use of the sidewalks and other public ways of this town for the solicitation of funds for charitable purposes, and that this practice is objectionable to the summer visitor; Therefore, be it resolved that the Meeting hereby re- quest the Police Department to check carefully for the use of sidewalks and other public ways for the purpose of soliciting funds for any purpose between June 1st and November lst annually. Resclution 4-4. Whereas the disposal of garbage and other litter along public ways is most detrimental to the appearance of this'town, and also in violation of the Mas- sachusetts Laws, Chapter #416 of the Acts of 1949; Therefore, be it resolved that this Meeting hereby re- quest the Police Department to take the necessary action toenforce this law, and that also, the Police Department recommend, upon obtaining a conviction, the suspension of the driver's license and the registration of the auto- mobile involved in the violation. On Resolution #1 - Adopted Resolution #2 - No action taken and Resolution #3 - Adopted the voting body present. Mr. Ralph Thacker offered a resolution for Mr. Amil H. Castonguay as Moderator of the Town of Yarmouth for many years. His resolution was accepted and a rising vote given Mr. Castonguay. An appropriate tribute was offered to Mr. Charles C. Dimond for his faithful and loyal service to the Town, which was also accepted. Acting under Article 1 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee that the following salaries be paid to the elected officers of the Town to be made retroactive to January 1, 1954, as follows: Moderator 50.00 Selectmen 1,230.00 each for three members Auditor 25.00 Treasurer 2,500.00 Collector 3,200.00 Assessors 1,230.00 each for three members Town Clerk 1,500.00 Tree Warden 150.00 Board of Health 484.00 each for three members Highway Surveyor 3,950.00 2J was voted by Board of Public Welfare 1,230.00 each for three members Water Commissioners 450.00 eachfor three members Cemetery Commissioners 75.00 each for three members Trust Fund Commissioners 25.00 each for three members Acting under Article 2 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current year: Moderator Finance Committee Selectmen 50.00 100.00 8,361.00 22 Auditor 100.00 Treasurer 6,634.00 Collector 9,855.00 Assessors 11,131.00 Other Finance Offices and Accounts 300.00 Legal 2,000.00 Town Clerk 4,349.00 Election and Registration 2,715.00 Planning Board 300.00 • Board of Appeals 525.00 Engineering 4,000.00 Town Hall and Other Town Property 5,860.00 (Total $56,280.00) At this time a 5 minute recess was called by the Moder- ator. Acting under Article 3 it was moved and seconded to postpone action on this article to the evening session as the 1st order of business of the reconvened Annual Town Meet- ing following the Special Town Meeting. The Hand vote was as follows: .Yes 97 - No 120 and the motion was not carried. A motion was made and seconded to reconsider the pre- vious motion to postpone action on Article 3. The hand vote to reconsider was as follows: Yes 105 No 92 and the motion was carried. Again acting on the originalmotionto postpone action on this article to the evening session as the 1st order of business of the reconvened Annual Town Meeting follow- ing the Special Town Meeting, the hand vote was as fol- lows: Yes 148 No 55 and the motion was carried. On motion duly made and seconded by Mr. William D. Kelly. Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was unani- mously voted to postpone action on Articles No. 4, 12, 13, 14, 23 46, 59, 63, 65 and 72 until after action on Article No. 3 at the evening session. • Acting under Article 5 on motion duly made and see- onded it was voted that it is the consensus of the Town to use the present Town Office Building for a Community Cen- ter if and when a new Town Office Building is constructed. Acting under Article 6 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars for the purpose_ of taking the Decennial Census as required by Chapter 9, Section 7 of f _ the General Laws. Acting under Article 7 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate and transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from the Overlay Surplus Account and appropri- ate and transfer from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $5,000.00 totalling $15,000.00 for the Reserve Fund Ac- count for the ensuing year. Acting under Article 8 a motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate for the following accounts for the current year: Police Department $ 42,642.00 Fire Department 16,777.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 425.00 Inspection of Plumbing 2,000.00 Inspection of Buildings 3,585.00 Inspection of Wiring 1,650.00 Moth Department 2,7.50.00 Dutch Elm Disease Control 1,500.00 Tree Warden 1,845.00 Other Protection of Persons and Property 175.00 Shellfish Warden 4,975.00 Buoys 600.00 ($79,827.00) A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to MatiRi .fi'p bMM l 24 . raise the amount to be appropriated for the Police Depart- ment to $43,545.00. The amendment was voted in the affirmative. The original motion as amended was unanimously voted in the affirmative. Acting under Article 9 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Chief of Police to sell. trade. lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of two (2) 1953 Ford Mainline Sedans, used as Police Cruiser Cars, upon such terms and for such consideration and conditions, and to such persons and corporations as he deems advisable, and for the best interests of the Town. Acting under Article 10 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $125.00 for the purchase of the necessary plates and forms for the purpose of setting up and conducting the registra- tion of bicycles, and rules governing their operation, as pro- vided in Section 11A, Chapter 85, General Laws. Acting under Article 11 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $550.00 for the purchase of two additional uniform over- coats, and replacements for damaged and/or wornout uni- form parts, for members of the Police and Fire Departments. as provided by Section 6B, Chapter 40 of the General Laws. Acting under Article 15 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand and 00/100 ($1,000.00) Dollars for the purpose of Civil Defense. Acting under Article 16 .on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appiopriate the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars for the purchase of a new automobile for the use of the Building Inspector. . Acting under Article 17 on motion duly made and see - 25 onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Selectmen to transfer the custody and maintenance of the 1952 Dodge' 3/2 ton Pickup Truck now used by the Building Inspector to the Recreation Commission for their custody and maintenance. Acting under Article 18 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred and 00/100 ($1,500.00) Dollars to pur- chase, plant and maintain shade trees on or bordering the Town Ways of the Town under the direction of the Tree Warden, who shall consult with a committee composed of the Tree Warden, Chairman of Park Commissioners and the Highway Surveyor. Acting under Article 19 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Five Hundred Eighty -One ($10,581.00) Dollars for the Board of Health Account for the current year. Acting under Article 20 on motion duly made and see- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred and 00/100 ($500.00) Dollars to be paid to the Cape Cod Hospital for the establishment and mainten- ance of a Free Bed Fund in the Hospital in accordance with Section 74, Chapter 111 of the General Laws or take any action in relation thereto or act fully thereon. Acting under Article 21 on motion duly made and see- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts 'for the current year: Highway General--- $48,000.00 Sidewalks 5,800.00 Snow and Ice Removal 5,000.00 Street Lights and Signals 11,900.00 Street Signs 1,000.00 Highway Machinery Operating Account 6,000.00 ($77,700.00) 26 Acting under Article 22 on motion duly made and sec- onded it, was..unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee 'to -raise and appropriate. the sum of *3.000.00 for the purchase of a new two ton Dump Truck for the use of the Highway Department. Acting under Article 23 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Highway Surveyor to sell, trade or otherwise dispose of the Town owned 1947 Dodge two ton truck upon such terms and such conditions and to such persons or corporations as he deems advisable and for the best interests of the Town. Acting under Article 24 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of *2,354.00 to maintain additional street lights on: (1) Pole No. 1313 on Park Avenue and Park Street, West .Yarmouth Pole No. 1013 on Bay. View Street, Columbus Avenue and Somerset Street, West Yarmouth Pole .No. 27j3 on Main Street and Station Avenue, South Yarmouth • Pole No. 261j1 on Pemberton Road, South Yarmouth Poles No. 200j2 Y167N 20016 20018 200110 200j12 200113 200;16 on Route 28, South Yarmouth Pole No. 147116 on Pond Street and Wood Road, South Yarmouth Pole No. 20514 on Nauhaught Road, South Yarmouth Pole No. 153126 on Pleasant Street, South Yarmouth Pole No. 4 on Run Pond Road, South Yarmouth Pole No. 21129 on South Sea Avenue, West Yarmouth Poles No. 23 200124 25 on Route 28, South Yarmouth Pole next to Pole No. 20811 on Samoset Road, South Yarmouth - Poles No. 37158 37156 37154 37152 37121 37119 37117 37115 37113 3719 3717 3716 on Route 28, from Colonial Acres, West Yarmouth to Hyannis Line. Pole No. 10 on Wimbledon Drive, West Yarmouth (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (S) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) 27 As requested by various persons, said lights to be in- stalled if deemed in the public interest by the Selectmen. Acting under Article 25 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of *600.00 and appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of *1,800.00 representing State and County shares, said sums of money being for Chapter 90 Construction at High Bank Bridge. Acting under Article 26 a motion was duly made and seconded to indefinitely postpone. The motion was not car- ried. Again acting under Article 26 on motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of *10,000.00 for Chapter 90 Construction. Acting under Article 27 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or- ienting anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, to be known as Davis Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk, and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Acting under Article 28 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Landing in Yarmouth, at the Easterly end of Driftwood Lane, so-called, with the bound- aries and measurements as made and reported by the Se- lectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent do- main on the behalf of the Town a public -easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, 28 alteration or re -location, and .to raise, and appropriate the stun of $10.00 for this purpose. Acting under Article 29 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in Yarmouth, known as Drift- wood Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500.00 for this pur- pose. and for the improvement of this road. Acting under Article 30 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Joshua Baker Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $550.00 for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Acting under Article 31 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Lewis Bay Boulevard, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and. instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or relo- cation and .to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,700.00 for this purpose. and for the improvement of this road. 29 Acting under Article 32 a motion was duly made and seconded to indefinitely postpone. The motion was not car- ried. Again acting under Article 32 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and on motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously voted to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Ocean Avenue, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the _sum of $2,500.00 for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. • At 5:15 o'clock P. M. on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted to recess until after the Special Town Meeting in the evening. The Meeting was again called to order by the Moderator at 7:15 o'clock P. M. following the Special Town Meeting. Acting under Article 3 a motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee that the sum of $160,000.00 be hereby appropriated to construct upon the land owned by the Town at the corner of Wood Road and the State Highway -in South Yarmouth, a new town office building designed, furnished and equipped to provide offices, vaults, hearing room, and other space and facilities required for the proper administration of town business and the safe storage of its vital records, but not including a police station, and the building committee ap- pointed under Article 4 of the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting held on February 12, 1952 is hereby authorized to enter into all contracts and agreements,.employ professional and other 'assistance and do all other things necessary to carry out the foregoing vote and to meet said appropriation the sum of $4.000.00 shall be included in the 1954 tax levy, $56,000.00 transferred from the available revenue funds in the Treasury and the Town Treasurer with the approval of IC 30 the Board of Selectmen is authorized to issue and sell not exceeding $100,000.00 bonds of the Town pursuant to Chap- ter 44 of the General Laws. The vote was as follows.: - Yes 332 No 33 and the Moderator declared the motion was carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. Acting under Article 4 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 12 a motion was duly made and seconded to indefinitely postpone. The motion was not carried. Again acting under Article 12 on motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously voted to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $12,500.00 for the purchase of a fire truck. Acting under Article 13 a motion was duly made and seconded to indefinitely postpone. The motion was not car- ried. Again acting under Article 13 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and on motion duly made and seconded it was voted to raise and appropri- ate the suin of $900.00 for the purchase of a boat, outboard motor, trailer and necessary fittings for use as emergency equipment. -- - Acting under Article 14 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate and transfer the sum of $2.251.00 from the Surplus Revenue Account for the pur- chase and installation of Fire Alarm Equipment. Acting under Article 33 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Salt Marsh• Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or 4 31 re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Acting under. Article 34 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or• locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Samoset Road, so-called, with the boundaries and meas- urements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorise and instruct the Select- men to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $800.00for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Acting under Article 35 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 for Highway Construction on Sea Gull Road, West Yarmouth. • Acting under Article 36 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Sharon Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measure- ments as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $800.00 for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. - Acting under Article 37 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously - voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Smith Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measure- ments as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen 32 to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $10.00 for this purpose. Acting under Article 38. on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Town Brook Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of. $25.00 for this purpose. - Acting under Article 39 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth known as Vineyard Street, so-called, with the boundaries and meas- urements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Select- men to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location and to raise and appropriate the sum. of $1,500.00 for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Acting under Article 40 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200.00 for Highway Construction on Run Pond Road, Bass River. Acting under Article 41 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 42 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept a deed from Alice B. Davis, :{ 33 without consideration, of an easement or right of. way over _ Lot B as shown on plan entitled, "Plan of Land of Alice B. Davis South of Willow Street, Bass River, Yarmouth by Newell B. Snow, Engineer, dated December 18, 1952." Acting under Article 43 a motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee 'to authorize the Selectmen to sign, seal and deliver a lease on behalf of the Town for a term of years, to the American Legion, Yarmouth Post No. 197, covering Lot B, which is shown on plan of land entitled "Plan of Land in Yarmouth - (West), Mass., Property of Yarmouth, Scale 1"-60 Feet, Dec. 24, 1952. Bearse & Kellogg, Civil Engineers. Center- ville", and situated directly south of the Fire- Station in West Yarmouth; on such terms and conditions as the Se- lectmen deem advisable. An amendment duly made and sec- onded was voted to. change the date on the plan from De- eember 24, 1952 to December 24, 1953. The motion as am- ended was unanimously voted. Acting under Article 44 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Selectmen to sign, seal, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of the Town, a'deed to Ernest M. Baker conveying a strip of land as follows: A triangular parcel of land bounded as follows: commenc- ing at Town Brook Road at the junction of lots 10 and 11, thence easterly 90 feet by lot 11, thence northerly 9 feet by lot 99, thence westerly 91 feet more or less by the remaining portion of lot 10 to the point -of beginning and being a portion of lot 10 as shown on the Hyannis Gar- dens Plan. - Acting under Article 45 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by• the Finance Committee to sell to the South Yarmouth Method- ist Church Trustees a certain parcel of land in the rear and adjoining said church property, said parcel being eighteen feet in width by fifty-seven feet, sig inches more or less in length, for $1.00 and other valuable considerations and 34 authorize. the Selectmen to give deed therefor in the name of the Town. Acting under Article 46 a motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $800.00 for the purpose of purchasing or taking by eminent domain a parcel of land at the foot of Standish Way in West Yarmouth, being the property of Walter G. Bunnell and shown on the Asses- sors Map as Parcel Number 17G38. • • The vote was as follows: Yes 215 No 32 and the Moderator declared the motion carried by the requisite two-thirds vote.. . Acting under Article 47 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $96,000.00 for the Charities Account for the -current year. Acting under Article 48 on motion duly made and sec onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate .the sum of $8,000.00 for the Veterans' Benefits for the current year. Acting under Article 49 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee that the sum of $232,117.33 be raised and appropriated for the School Department for the cur- rent year. Acting under Article 50 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 for the maintenance and operation of the School Cafeterias. .Acting under Article 51 on motion duly made•and sec- onded it \vas unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for_Vocational Schools and .Eye Glasses for needy school children. Acting under Article 52 on motion duly- made and sec- onded it ,was unanimously voted as recommended by the 35. Finance Committee- to ,raise and appropriate the sum of $6,800.00 for the operation and maintenance of the Athletic Field and School Grounds. • Acting under Article .53 on motion duly made and see- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $2.000.00 for Adult Vocational Education. . Acting under Article 54 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 for the maintenance and operation of the Physical Education Program in the Yarmouth Schools. Acting under Article 55 on motion duly made and .see- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $1.000.00 for the purpose of purchasing uniforms, operating and maintaining a school band. Acting under Article 56 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum. of $1,300.91 to pay to the Special Fund for Military Service Credit of the- Teachers' Retirement Beard five per cent which the members would --have paid if they had remained in the service of the Yarmouth School Department, and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 708 of the Acts. of 1941. - Acting under Article 57 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 58 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 59 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $1,000.00 for the purpose of renovating existing boys woodworking shop into girls domestic science department. Acting under Article G0 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the '36 Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,800.00 to be equally divided between the three libraries in the Town which are open to the public. • Acting under Article 61 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Selectmen to .disburse the County Dog Fund equally to the three libraries in the Town which are open to the public. Acting under Article 62 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current year: Park Department $12,905.00 Bass River Golf Course • 24,027.00 ($36,932.00) On motion duly made and seconded it was voted to take up and act upon Article 72. Acting under Article 72 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $12,700.00 for the renewal of water piping, repairs and .improvement of Golf Course irrigation system or to take any other action thereon or relating thereto. Acting under Article 63 on motion duly made and sec- ondedit was mianunousl• voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 for the development and improvement of Town— owned beach property at the foot of Bay View Street, West Yarmouth. Acting under Article 64 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Park Commissioners to work for their Department at regular hourly wages and. fix the. rate of pay at $1.30 per hour. Acting under Article 65 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was. voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 for the purpose of establishing a picnic area on Park Property at 37 the end of Centre Street, Yarmouth, and the Moderator appoint a committee of five to work in conjunction with the Park Commissioners in an advisory capacity or take any other action thereon or relating thereto. Acting under Article 66 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to name the Garden plot at the junc- tion of Route 28 and Main Street, Bass River for Carroll Adams DeSilver, and raise and appropriate the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars to erect a suitable sign naming this plot the Carroll Adams DeSilver Square.. • _ Acting under Article 67 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to name the Garden plot at the junc- tion of Route 28 and Main Street, West Yarmouth for David Eric Baker, and raise and appropriate the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars to erect a suitable sign naming this plot the David Eric Baker Square. Acting under Article 68 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $210.00 for the purpose of conducting classes in Square Dancing for the young people of the Town, the class to be held at Lyceum Hall under the sponsorship of the Girl Scouts and the Friday Club, in accordance with Chapter 225, Acts of 1946. Acting under Article 69 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of - $200.00 to help to defray the expense of the 1954 Little & Pony League baseball teams, in accordance with Chapter 225, Acts of 1946. Acting under Article 70 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $590.00 for the expense of the 1954 Town Baseball Team, in accordance with Chapter 225, Acts of 1946. Acting under Article 71 on motion duly made and sec- 38 onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $250.00 for the construction of an equipment shed approxi- mately ten feet by twelve feet (10' x 12') in size at the Pony League Field for the use of both the Pons League and the Little League. Acting under Article 73 a motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Recreation Commission to sell, trade, lease, ex- change or otherwise dispose of the Town owned pickup truck now used by them in the operation of the Golf Course upon such terms and conditions and to such persons or corporations they deem advisable and for the best interests of the Town. A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to strike out the words Recreation Commission and insert in place thereof the word Selectmen so that the motion will read as follows: to authorize the Selectmen to sell. trade, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose of the Town owned pickup truck now used in the operation of the Golf Course upon such terms and conditions and to such persons or cor- porations as they deem advisable and for the best interests of the Town. The vote on the amendment was carried in the affirma- tive. The vote on the original motion as amended was un- animously voted in the affirmative and was so declared by the Moderator. Acting under Article 74 . a motion was duly made and seconded to instruct the Town Recreation Commission to grant, on June 6, 1954, a license to play upon the Town of Yarmouth Golf Course, without charge or fee therefor but with no other consideration or privilege, to each ofthe persons holding existing licenses or contracts with the Bass River Golf Club and/or Charles IL Davis to use said golf course, for the duration of said licenses or contracts providing no suit or litigation by the above licensees is in - 39 stituted against the Town of Yarmouth prior .to June 5, 1954. 1 The vote \vas as follows: Yes\ 105 No 70 and the motion was declared carried by the Moderator. Acting under Article 75 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Commit- tee to purchase and/or take by eminent domain the ease- mentor fee in a strip of land marked "driveway", run- ning from Highbank Road or Upper Bridge Road, so-called, over the Bass River Golf Club property to land of Louise M. English and others, said way running directly in front of the llth tee of the Bass River Golf Club, as shown on plan of land entitled "Bass River Golf Club owned by Alice ___. B. Davis to be taken by Town of Yarmouth, Scale 100' to an Inch, May 18, 1953, Newell B. Snow, Engr." Acting under Article 76 on motion duly made and sec- onded it , was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Coimnittee to raise and appropriate the' sum of $5.000.00 to be used for the development, maintenance and improvement of Town -owned beach property with or with- out any State and County funds which may be made avail- able for the same purpose and $2,000.00 for the improve- ment of roads and parking area at the beach west of Par- ker's River. Acting under Article 77 a motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Moderator to appoint a committee of three to investigate the feasibility of the development of Mill Cove, in West Yarmouth, by the dredging of an entrance-. channel and boat basin and for the construction.of bulk- heads with the power in said Committee to confer with the Department of Public Works as to 'financial assistance and engineering aid and to report its findings to the next regular town meeting. A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to 40 have the Moderator instruct the Planning Board to act as the committee. The vote on the amendment was carried in the affirma- tive. The vote on the original motion as amended was carried in the affirmative. Acting under Article 78 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was - unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current year: - Telephone Service $3,300.00 Electric Service 1,235.00 Town Reports 1,650.00 Insurance 10,075.00 ($16,260.00) Acting under Article 79 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $171.85 to pay bills of prior years, as provided by Chapter 179, Acts of 1941, and to act upon any other unpaid bills that may properly come before this meeting. Acting under Article 80 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to transfer the sum of $5,000.00 from the Service Connections Receipts Reserved Account to the maintenance and operation of the Water Department. Acting under Article 81 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $46,150.00 for the maintenance and operation of the Water Department, and to authorize the Assessors to use as es- timated receipts the sum of $63,334.11 representing Water Department income of 1953. Acting under Article 82 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate for the use of the Water Commissioners the sum of $5.408.55 now reserved as 1953 service connection receipts, said sum to be used for service connections for the year 1954. 41 Acting under Article 83 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Water Commissioners to sell, trade, lease, -exchange, or otherwise dispose of Town owned 1950 Dodge one ton truck upon such terms and such conditions and to such persons or corporations as they deem advisable and for the best interests of the Town. Acting under Article 84 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 85 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,723.00 for the care and maintenance of cemeteries for the current year. Acting under Article 86 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Cemetery Commission- ers to work for their own Department at regular hourly wages and fix the rate of pay at $1.30 per hour. Acting under Article 87 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00, said sum intended to continue a program of re- pairing and restoring the old grave stones in the Town's cemeteries under the direction of the Cemetery Commission- ers. Acting under Article 88 on motion 'duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as -recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $100.00 for the Trust Fund Commissioners for the .current year: Acting under Article 89 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $108,477..50 for the Debt and Interest Account for the cur- rent year. Acting under Article 90 a motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to 42 amend the By -Laws of the Town of Yarmouth by cancelling or deleting Section One of Article One and inserting the following, viz; Article 1. "Section 1. The annual town meeting for the election of all town officers, and the vote on the question of granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, shall be held in the several precincts, under the general election laws governing the election of state officers, on the first Monday after the first Tuesday of March, in each year. The annual town meeting for the appropriation of money for town purposes and all other matters that may proper- ly come before it, shall be held on the day following the election of town officers. The meeting shall be opened by the Moderator and the articles acted upon in the order in which they appear in the warrant, unless the meeting shall prescribe a different order." A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to add after the words "election of town officers" "starting at 7:00 o'clock P. M. and continuing evening sessions until business is completed, so that the motion as amended would read as follows: . "Section 1. The annual town meeting for the election of all town officers, and the vote on the question of grant- ing licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, shall be held in the several precincts, under the general election laws governing the election of state officers, on the first Monday after the first Tuesday of March, in each year. The annual town meeting for the appropriation of money for town purposes and all other matters that may prop- erly come •3efore it, shall be held on the day following the election of town officers starting at 7:00 o'clock P. M. and. continuing evening sessions until business is com- pleted. The meeting shall be opened by the Moderator and the articles acted upon in the order in which they .appear in the warrant, unless the meeting shall prescribe a different order." - The vote on the amendment was not carried. • 43 The vote on the original motion was carried in the affirmative and was so declared by the Moderator. On motion duly made and seconded it was voted to ad- journ. The Meeting adjourned at 11:22 o'clock P. M. RICHARD B. TAYLOR Town Clerk REPORT OF THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Yarmouth, Massachusetts, February 9, 1954 The Special Town Meeting was held in the Auditorium of the Elementary School Building on the above date. The Meeting was called toorder at 7:05 -o'clock- P. M. by the Moderator Mr. Ralph Thacher. The Moderator read the warrant with the exception of the Articles. The Ar- ticles were read as they were taken up to be acted upon. As this meeting was called during the dinner hour re- cess of the Annual Town Meeting the same Tellers were called upon to act during the meeting. - Acting under Article 1 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to instruct the Moderator to appoint a special un- paid committee to be known as a Regional School District Planning Committee, consisting' of three members,-one_of which to be a member of the School Committee, and to raise and appropriate $300.00 for the expenses of said committee. Acting under Article 2 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to transfer from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $3,000.00 to be added to the Stabiliza- tion Fund and held for the purchase of Fire equipment. On motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn. - The Meeting adjourned at 7:10 o'clock P.M. RICHARD B. TAYLOR Town Clerk ifMYi ill1Iil�ff(iii 4 44 • WARRANT FOR THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Barnstable, ss. To the Constable in the Town of Yarmouth in the County of Barnstable, Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the Inhabi- tants of said Town qualified to vote in Town Affairs to meet at the Elementary School Building in said Town Mon- day, the twenty-sixth 'day' of July, at eight o'clock in the evening, then and there to act upon the following articles. ARTICLE 1. "Shall the Town accept the .provisions of • sections sixteen to sixteen I, inclusive, of chapter seventy-one of the General Laws, providing for the establishment • of a regional school district, together with the town of Dennis, and the construction, maintenance and operation of • a regional school by the said district in ac- cordance with the provisions of a proposed agreement filed with the selectmen." ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate • the sum of $10,000.00 from available funds in the treasury to meet the Town's share of the cost of pre- liminary engineering and other necessary expenses in con- nection with the construction of the Dennis -Yarmouth Re- gional District School Building, or take any action in rela- tion thereto. • ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Tree Warden to work in his Department at regular hourly wages and fix the rate of pay for same. - ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will 'vote to authorize the Selectmen to sign, seal, acknowledge and deliver a deed of easement of way to Henry L. Murphy of Hyannis, Massachusetts, over a forty foot way, as shown on a plan of land entitled "Sketch of Proposed Forty Foot Access Way to Henry L. Murphy, June 1924, Gerald Mercer, Engineer, West Yarmouth, Mass.", running from Town Brook Road over land of the Town of Yarmouth to land 45 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts. WITHOUT CONSIDERATION. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $500.00 from available funds in the treasury for the prevention and repairs of damage"caused_ by shore erosion. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote that the Select- men act as Assessors and Board of ..Public' Welfare and that the question be placed on the official ballot in 1955 in accordance with Section 21 of Chapter 41 General Laws as amended by Chapter 101 of the Acts of 1953. And you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting up attested copies thereof at six public places, two on the north side of the Town and four on the south side,• also by publication in the Yarmouth Register, at least seven days before the time of holding said meeting, as aforesaid. Given under our hands and the Seal of the Town of Yarmouth hereto affixed, this sixteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty - Four. (SEAL) A true copy, Attest: REGINALD LOVE, Constable HOWARD B. MONROE WM. P. FROST HENRY R. DARLING Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth REPORT OF THE - SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Yarmouth, Massachusetts, July 26, 1954 The Special Town Meeting was held in the Auditorium of the Elementary School Building on the above date. • The Meeting was called to order at 8:05 o'clock P. M. by the Moderator Mr. Ralph Thacher. The Moderator read the warrant with the exception of the Articles. The Articles were read as they were taken up 'to be acted upon. .A ,moment of silence was observed in memory of Regi- 46 Wald Love our Building Inspector and Constable who passed away 'on July 25, 1954. -- An. An announcement was made that the Little League Baseball Game scheduled for this evening being postponed . Until tomorrow- evening on account of this special town meeting. The Moderator appointed Gerald 0. Cash, Gerald F. Coulter, Robert A. Hill and Nye Crowell to act as Tellers. The Tellers came forward and were duly sworn by the Moderator. Acting under Article 1 a motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee that the Town accept the provisions of sections sixteen to sixteen I, inclusive, of chapter seventy-one of the General Laws, providing for the establishment of a regional school district, together with the town of Dennis, and the const -action, maintenance and operation of a regional school by thesaid district in accordance with the provisions of a proposed agreement filed with the selectmen. • The vote was taken by the use of especially printed "Yes" and "No" Ballots and the use of the check list. The vote as reported by the Tellers was as follows: - Yes 202 No 18 and the Moderator declared the motion was carried by the requisite -two-thirds vote. Acting under Article 2 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate the sum of $10.000.00 from Surplus Revenue to meet the Town's share of the cost of preliminary engineering and other necessary expenses in connection with the construction .of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional District School Buildi- g - Aeting under Article 3 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Tree Warden to work in his Department at regular hourly wages and fix the rate of pay at $1.30 per hour. Acting under Article 4 a motion was duly made. and . 47 seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee that the Selectmen sign, seal, acknowledge and deliver a deed of easement of way to Henry L. Murphy of Hyannis, Mas- sachusetts, over a forty foot way, as shown on a plan of land entitled "Sketch 'of Proposed Forty Foot Access Way to Henry L. Murphy, June 1924, Gerald Mercer, Engineer, 'West Yarmouth, Mass.", running from Town Brook Road overland of the alas a hown of usetts nYarmouth Common- wealth West h, Massachusetts. wealthh o WITHOUT . CONSIDERATION. A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to change the date of the "Sketch of Proposed Forty Foot Ac- cess Way to Henry L. Murphy," from June 1924 to June 1954. The amendment was unanimously voted. A second amendment was duly made and seconded that an easement of way be granted providing a similar right of way from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts be first secured. The second amendment was unanimously voted. The original motion as amended was also unanimously voted. Acting under Article 5 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate the sum of $500.00 from Surplus Revenue for the prevention and repairs of damage caused by shore erosion. Acting under Article 6 on motion duly made and see- onded it wasunanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee that the Selectmen act as Assessorsand Board of Public Welfare and that the question be placed on the official ballot in 1955 in accordance with Chapter 121 1 of Chapter 41 General Laws as amended by of the Acts of 1953. . On motion duly made .and seconded it was voted to adjourn. The Meeting adjourned at 10:20 o'clock P. M. RICHARD B. TAYLOR Town Clerk 48 STATE PRIMARY WARRANT THE COMMONWEALTH—OF MASSACHUSETTS Barnstable ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Yarmouth Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby re- quired to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in The Four Precincts of the Town TUESDAY, the FOURTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, • 1954 at 12:00 o'clock Noon M., for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Candidates of Political Parties for the fol- lowing offices: Governor for this Commonwealth Lieutenant Governor Secretary of the Commonwealth Treasurer and Receiver- General Auditor of the Commonwealth " Attorney General " Senator in Congress . Representative in Congress Councillor Senator 77 » 77 • 77 f7 ,, 77 77 Representative in General Court District Attorney Register of Probate and Insolvency County Commissioners (1) County Treasurer f7 77 77 77 77 77 f/ 21 " 9th Congressional Distriet " 1st Councillor " " Cape and Plymouth Senatorial " 2nd Barnstable Representative " Southern " Barnstable County " Barnstable County " Barnstable County. 77 Pt 77 49 The polls will be open from 12:00 o'clock Noon to 7:00 o'clock P. M. Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this 1st day of September, A. D. 1954. A true copy. HOWARD B. MONROE WILLIAM P. FROST HENRY R. DARLING Selectmen of Yarmouth Attest : HERMAN G. CURTI Constable September 1, 1954 STATE PRIMARY Yarmouth, Massachusetts, September4, 9 of h The polls were opened in the four precincts Town at 12 :00 o'clock Noon and closed at 7 :00 o'clock P. M. The results of the balloting was as follows: DEMOCRATIC PARTY Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total 3 2 10 7 By Precincts Governor Robert F. Murphy Francis E. Kelly Blanks Lieutenant Governor James A. Burke Blanks Secretary Edward J. Croniu Blanks Treasurer Clement A. Riley William F. Carr 3 2 9 0 0• 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 1 1 • 7 2 1 3 4 18 3 3 0 1 6 17 1. 5 2 0 . 4 3 0 1 3 2 50 John F. Kennedy Blanks Auditor . . Thomas J. Buckley Blanks Attorney General John F. Collins Blanks Senator in Congress Foster Fureolo John I. Fitzgerald Joseph L. Murphy Blanks 1 2 0 1 7 3 1 1 7 2 7 17 5 16 3 0 6 3 2 5 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 Congressman — Ninth District James F. O'Neill ___ William E. Watkins _1----1 0 Blanks 1 1 1 Councillor — First District 1 Joseph P. Clark, Jr. 0 1 Francis C. Dolan 0 0 4 0 9 Joseph P. DuPont 0 1 30 William L. O'Brien Leo P. Soares 0 0 3 2 3 3 0 3 Blanks 0 0 1 0 1 3 1 1 1 6 Senator — Cape and Plymouth District George Correa Blanks 0 —I--------7 7 15 Representative in General Courtl-- 3 0 Second Barnstable District Frank 11. Barnett Blanks 0 1 7 7 15 District Attorney — 3 1 3 0 7 Southern District Maurice M. Lyons John B. Nunes 0 1 0 1 17 Blanks 2 0 Reg.ister of Probate and. Insolvency Barnstable County Blanks 3 2 5 15 0 1 2 5 0 1 9 7 18 0 1 0 1 0 3 2 1 . 0 3 9 7 21 Thomas Collins 0 0 1 County. Commissioners—Barnstable County Blanks Thomas Collins Walter Nickerson 3 2 8 0 0 1 0 0 1 County Treasurer—Barnstable County 3 2 0 0 Blanks Thomas Collins By Precincts Governor Christian -A. Herter 37 27 Blanks Lieutenant Governor Sumner G. Whittier 42 31 136 64 273 Blanks Secretary Michael J. McCarthy 39 29 134 62 264 Blanks _ _ 9 3 5 9 26 Treasurer Augustus G. Means Blanks • Auditor William P. Constantino 37 Blanks • Attorney General George Fingold Blanks Senator in Congress Leverett Salt.onstall 43 Blanks 5 Congress — Ninth District Donald W. Nicholson 41 32 ' 128 .Blanks 7 0 11: Councillor — First District Harold R. Allen 41 REPUBLICAN PARTY 9 1 51 1 7 20 0 1 0 1 7 21 1 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total 48 32 139 71 290 11 5 134 66 264 5 5 26 1 3 7 17 42 29 132 62 265 6 3 7. 9 25 11 29 130 61 257 3.... ... 9 -10- 33 43 31 136 65 275 5 1 3 6 15 32 137 64 276 0 2 7 14 63 264 8 26 29 128 60 258 52 Blanks 7 3 11 11 32 Senator - Cape and Plymouth District Edward C. Stone Blanks 41 31 135 7 1 4 Representative in General Court — Second Barnstable District Oscar J. Cahoon 37 30 127 Blanks 11 2 12 District Attorney — Southern District Blanks Maurice M. Lyons Terrance Lomax John B. Nunes Register of Probate and Insolvency — Barnstable County Alfred C. Knight John R. Tulis Blanks 48 .32 • 136 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 33 24 103 15 6 31 0 2 5 County Commissioner—Barnstable County Walter R. Nickerson 28 26 86 Sherman M. Woodward 16 3 38 L. Madelyn Wright 3 2 13 Blanks 1 1 2 County Treasurer—Barnstable County Bruce K. Jerauld 42 31 .134 66 273 Blanks 6 . 1 5 5 17 66 5 • 273 17 65 259 6 31 67 283 1 3 2 3 1 1 50 210.. 21 73 0 7 47 15 9 0 187 72 27 4 STATE ELECTION TIIE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS November 2, 1954 Barnstable, ss. To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby re- quired to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in elections to meet in the Four Pre - chits of the Town . Tuesday. the second day of November 1954 at 12:00 o'clock Noon for the following purposes: 53 To bring in their votes to the election officers for the election of the following officers: Governor. For this Commonwealth Lieutenant Governor Secretary Treasurer , 7 Auditor Attorney General 77 77 Senator in Congress Congressman Ninth District Councillor First District Senator Cape and Plymouth District Representative in General Court Second Barnstable District District .Attorney Southern District Register of Probate and Insolvency Barnstable County County Commissioner Barnstable .County County Treasurer Barnstable County Also to vote on the following questions: QUESTION NO. 1 A. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (Whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic bever- ages)? for B. Shall licenses be granted in this city (orones) and the sale therein of wines'and malt beverages beer, ale and all other malt beverages) t C. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises/ QUESTION NO. 2 A. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county/ B. Shall the pari-mutuel system of•betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county! QUESTION NO. 3 "Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year 71 ,, 77 71 11 7) 77 •)1 7, /1 • 17 • 54 nineteen hundred and fifty-four, entitled 'An Act relative to expenditures of money bythe county commissioners of Barnstable county for the purpose of promoting the rec- reational advantages of said county', be accepted?" The polls will be open at 12:00 o'clock Noon to seven o'clock P.M. Hereof fail not and make return of the Warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting to the Town Clerk. Given under our hands this 20th day of October 1954. HOWARD B. MONROE WM. P. FROST Board .of Selectmen A true copy, Attest: HERMAN G. CURTIS Constable. STATE ELECTION . Yarmouth, Massachusetts November 2, 1954 The polls were opened in the four precincts of the Town at 12:00 Noon and closed at 7:00 P. M. The results of the balloting was as follows: Prec. 1 Pree. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total By Precincts 186 180 717 607 1690 Governor Christian A. Herter Robert F. Murphy Lawrence Gilfedder Guy S. Williams Blanks Lieutenant Governor Sumner G. Whittier .James A. Burke Donald E. Babcock Francis A. Votano Blanks 164 152 20 27 0 0 0 0 2 •1 631 492 1439 82 109 238 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 13 163 151 627 484 1425 19 26 86 117 248 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 3 4 5 - 16 Secretary Edward J. Cronin Michael J. McCarthy Fred M. Ingersoll William D. Ross Blanks Treasurer John F. Kennedy Augustus G. Means Henning A. Blomen Isaac Goddard Blanks Auditor Thomas J. Buckley William P. Constantino John B. Lauder Anthony Martin Blanks Attorney General. George Fingold John F. Collins Howard B. Rand Malcolm T. Rowe Blanks Senator in Congress Leverett Saltonstall Foster Furcolo Thelma Ingersoll Harold J. Ireland Blanks Congressman — Ninth Donald W. Nicholson James F. O'Neill Blanks Councillor — First District Allen 161 Harold R. 20 Joseph P. DuPont 5 Blanks 38 33 142 143 2 0 0 1 4 3 34 31 148 146 0 0 0 o 0 0 2 5 4 3 10 7 24 42 43 192 218 495 140. 128 507 379 1154 0 0 5 0 4 0 3 1 g 31 154 547 55 188 413 406-- 1238 0 1 3 0 4 12 32 3 13 145 559 185 413 395 1266 0 4 6 163 151 20 27 1 0 1 0 0 3. 165 19 0 0 2 District 162 156 20 23. 4 152 25 0 1 2 12 616 486 1416 91 111 249 1 1 .3 1 1 2 8 8 20 627 501 1445 – 85 100 229 0 0 0 0 1 2 ; 14 5 611 94 12 49.7 106 4 1426 243 21 155 600 489 1405 21 95 107 243 4 22 11 42 6 56 Senator — Cape and Plymouth District Edward C. Stone 169 161 - 629 - George Correa 16 19 80 Blanks.. 1 0 8 Representative in, General Court— _ Second Barnstable District Oscar J. Cahoon 159 153 613 Frank H. Barnett 20 22 87 Blanks 7 5 17 District Attorney — Southern District Maurice M. Lyons Blanks 145 158 620. 41 22 97 Register of Probate and Insolvency — Barnstable County Alfred C. Knight 168 Blanks 18 12 County Commissioner Walter R. Nickerson 171 168 Blanks County Treasurer Bruce K. Jerauld Blanks Question No. 1 "A" Yes No Blanks Question No. 1 "B" Yes No Blanks Question Yes • No Blanks Question No. 2 "A" Yes No Blanks 168 15 12 641. 76. 646 71 510 1469 87 202 10 19 496 1421 99 228 12 41 525 1448 82 242 542 1519 65 171 537 .1522 70 168 174 172 642 541 1529 12 8 75-- 66 161 119 132 465 42 32 196 25 16 56 123 33 30 No. 1 "C" 129 30 27 77 81 28 453 1169 112 -7--'3132- 42 139 127 442 426 1118 29 178 •104 • 344 24 97 77 228 137 24 19 84 74 22 481 156 80 329 314 74 435 94 78 350 .215 42 1182 304 204 840 684 166 Question No. 2 "B" 67 76 Yes. � 89 72 No.• Blanks 30 32 Question No. 3Ye103 114 416 Nos 51 39 2:33 32 27 68 Blanks REPORT OF SHELLFISH CONSTABLE To the Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth. Shellfish Con- as S Gentlemen : I hereby submit the following report 5 1954: stable for the year ending December 31, Shellfish valued at approximately $26,690.00 were taken from the waters of the Town, namely: ' 7.00 $2450.00 350 Bushels Scallops @ $ 6.00 1800.00 300 Bushels Oysters00 70 Bushels Clams @ $ 2 6.00 $21,600.00 3600 Bushels Quahaugs $26,690.00 57 330 754 216 692 _ . 61 244 427 1060 137 - 460 43 .170 The following plantings were made: 701 bushels Quahaugs at a costof $2122.14 Yarmouth 3391/2 bushels at Mill Creek, es 2601/2 bushels at Georgetown Flats, So. Yarmouth 81 bushels off Wharf Lane, Yarmouth Port 20 bushels at Mill Pond, Yarmouth Port The following permits were issued: 7 Commercial Scallop Permits @ $5.00 15 Commercial Quahaug Permits @ $5.00 515 Resident Family Permits @, 50c. 251 Non -Resident Family Permits @ $1.00 Respectfully submitted II. BERTRAM ICELLEY Shellfish Constable ASSESSORS' REPORT This message is a continuation of last year's where we ended by touching briefly upon population and is intended, like before, to give those interested in Town affairs more information about assessments and taxes. The following chart of the past 15 years shows the well-known trend that as population increases, appropriations reflect the demand for more and more services in all departments. Year Population Registered Voters Appropriations Men Women - 1939 2095 624 630 256 526 77 19.40 2286 678 692 258 007 37 1941 647 668 270 295 52 1942 618 659 278 385 80 1943 609 645 233 632 69 1944 610 708 265 024 07 1945 2461 597 675 313 954 87 1946 653 730 372 070 13 1947 707 745 415 86077 1948 796 834 510 367 70 1949 799 833 604 507 82 1950 835 892 727 306 47 1951 854 916 734 995 20 1952 1039 1177 795 281 25 1953 3297 1052 1167 978 788 67 continue in this next chart to show you the growth of our Town as to valuation and also the result of appro- priations upon the net tax levy with resulting tax rates. Year 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 Valuation 5 548 400 5 714 025 5 897 890 6 087 400 6 141 210 6 291 025 6 237 475 Net Amount 165 824 64 170 721 14 162 044 60 165 931 81 156 242 49 160 075 83 176 301 30 Rate 29 60 29 60 27 20 27 00 25 20 25 20 28 00 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 Total Appropriations to be raised by taxation From Available Funds Debt and Interest Charges Barnstable -Yarmouth -Dennis Veteran's District County Retirement Deficits due to abatements in excess of overlay of prior years _ STATE: Tax and Assessments State Parks and Reservations State Parks and Reservations Underestimates State Audit Mosquito Control COUNTY : Tax and Assessments County Tax Overlay of Current Year GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $1 Estimated Receipts and Available Fun42812 17 27 083 00 65 55 ' 2 087 50 42 642 99 9 880 30 7 234 900 7 966 225 8 622 900 9 423 550 . 10 702 250 12 141 700. 13 510 850 14 600 350 215 921 05 248' 80 7 16 288 230 28 348 846 64. 404 490 60 439 337 20 488 960 60 566 187 86 59 29 60 31 00 33 20 36 80 37 60 36 00 36 00 38 60 $859 984 59 114 659 55 $974 644 14 • 400 00 1 628 62 4 396 41 7 44 ' 6.032 47 989 65 220 18 1 106 25 5 110 12 7 426 20 Income Tax Corporation Taxes Reimbursement on State Land Old Age Tax (Meals) Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Licenses 50 150 17 13 773 26 052426 24 IIS ti 60 Fines General Government Protection of. Persons and Prot erty Health and Sanitation Charities (other than Federal grants) Old Age Assistance (other than Federal grants) Veterans' Services Schools Water Department (Rates and Services) State Assistance for School Construction. School Transportation Bass River Golf Course County Tax Overestimate Mosquito Control Overestimate -Available Funds Voted: Annual Town Meeting 2/9/54 114 659 55 Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds 429 531 72 Net Amount to be raised by Taxation 22 894 52 Net amount raised by taxation as per the following table of aggregates of Poll, Property and Taxes assessed January 1, 1954. NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED Cows Bulls Sheep Ponies - Fowl 530 00 1 022 40 674 05 261 43 10 958 61 39075 16 3.047 38 25 379 50 63 334 11 3 794 91 14 388 56 25 940 00 1 894 52 03 $314 872 17 2 2 2 and Goats 5 2975 NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND ASSESSED 11,493 NUMBER OF DWELLING HOUSES ASSESSED 3,520 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED Individual All Others On Personal Estate Only 86 15 On Real Estate Only 1500 181 On Both Personal and Real 1011 168 Total Number of Persons Assessed NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE Stock in Trade $130 325 . --- Machinery 458 400 Live Stock 5 350 All Other Tangible Personal Property Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate 945 575 VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE Land Exclusive of Buildings $3 018 050 Buildings Exclusive of Land 11 022 750 Total Value of Assessed Real Estate TOTAL VALUE OF ASSESSED ESTATE TAX RATE PER $1000 61 Total 101 1681 1179 2961 1394 01 539 650 $14 040 800 15 580 450 $39 80 TAXES FOR STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN PURPOSES On. Personal Estate $ 61 278 07 On Real. Estate 558 823 84 On Polls 2 788 00 Gain to avoid fractional divisions of Tax Rate 4 61 Total Taxes Assessed _ $622 894 52 The Assessors then issued Warrants for Collection as fol- lows: On Polls, Real and Personal $622 894 52 WILLIAM P. FROST HENRY R. DARLING HOWARD B. MONROE • 62 LIST OF JURORS Cook G.-Coggeshall,". Salesman Herman A. Ross, Mechanic "Stanley V, VanRiper, Retired John C. Broughton, Retired - Rolf V. Robsham, Merchant Albert R. Dustin, Mason Everett S. Williston, Construction Supt. Karl C. Nielson, Retired Antonio DeMacedo, Laborer Eben W. Roberts, Mechanic Earl R. Westcott, Realtor Arthur C. Holton, Retired Charles H. Sullivan. Retired Francis W. Breed, Retired Leslie C. Jones, Laborer Henry F. Burns. Laundry Proprietor Pandi Christy, Cottage Proprietor John D. Healey, Retired Henry M. Tuominen, Engineer Edward A. Rich, Retired Gorham B. Harper, Proprietor Russell M. Doane, Truck Driver William H. Aborn, Retired Robert G. Wood, Carpenter William V. Brown, Retired Henry W. Kinsman, Retired John M. Bailey, Builder Charles E. Saxe, Caretaker Edwin M. White, Clerk Matthew J. Steele, Butcher Fernand Tourigny, Printer Yarmouth Yarmouth - Yarmouthport Yarmouthport South Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth South Yarmouth Yarmouth West Yarmouth West Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth -South Yarmouth Yarmouth West Yarmouth West Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth West Yarmouth Yarmouthport Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth 63 REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES TOWN OF YARMOUTH District Board: Selectmen Victor F. Adams, Barnstable; Howard " B. Monroe, Yarmouth; Earle M. Davidson, Dennis. In my second annual report as your Director for Veterans' Services for the Town of Yarmouth, I submit the following report touching on the various phases of the work under this Department. Hospitalization This is still the paramount and I feel the most impor- tant part of the work of this office. During the past year there have been several cases of veterans, World War II and Korean, who have applied for hospitalization with back and stomach troubles of long standing that would seem to be service connected owing to the fact that they were treated While in the service for these conditions. Lack of such rec- ords in their folders in the Veterans' Administration Office put the burden of proof on the veteran. He must try and secure from former officers and buddies of his company or ship. affidavits of this treatment. This is sometimes im- possible, but in the meantime the veteran .needs hospital treatment. If there are beds available at Providence, Rhode Island he is sent there, if not, he has to be entered in some hospital and later transferred to Providence by ambulance. Both of these expenses are charged to the town of settle - went of the veteran. As medical expenses increase this is one of the most important parts of our work. Education During this past session of Congress a very important hill relative to Korean veterans desirous of further educa- tion was passed. It extends the time of their opportunity to obtain schooling by one year. The new time is now three years from date of release from active duty. Loans The opportunities for home loans for World War II 64 veterans @ 41/2 percent will be up in July, 1957. Korean veterans have ten years after releasefrom active duty. General Information The Veterans' Administration Contact Representative, Mr. Ezra Swift, is at this office the first, second and third Thursday of each month from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. so that veterans with Insurance, Hospital, Compensation, Pen- sions and Disability Claims questions may have them an- swered and claims filed direct with the Veterans' Adminis- tration. Veterans and relatives may feel free to call for information or aid for sickness or benefits at any time. Tele- phone: Hyannis 688, Garden 8-4836 or Hyannis 1211W. Again I wish to express my sincere thanks, as well as that of Mrs. Lillian Doane, to the several Town Depart- ments that have been of assistance to our work in this -office -- during the past year. Every veteran should have his DD214 or release from active duty photostated. This serves a two fold purpose. First, it gives this office and the town a record of •service which is important in the future. Second, it protects the wife or family of the veteran if any thing should happen to him for burial purposes and pension claims. This service of photostats is offered free of charge by the County of Barnstable at the County Court House in Barnstable, pro- vided veteran entered the service from this county. Korean Bonus Over five hundred Korean Bonus applications have been issued from this office for veterans in all parts of the State and most of these we have assisted the veterans in complet- ing them. Veterans Benefits Local Board: Selectmen Howard B. Monroe, William P. Frost, and Henry R. Darling. For my duties as Agent I will report the number of cases on the benefits part of our department have greatly increased owing to the age of World War I veterans who have applied for their Veterans' Administration pensions and not old enough to collect from their Social Security. "r i 65 Dependent parents of veterans of other wars have also ap- plied to us because of illness. Each year our work in- creases as the case load increases as each one varies accord- ing to home conditions. Respectfully submitted THOMAS MILNE Director and .Agent REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES December 16, 1954. . To the Board of Selectmen, Town of Yarmouth. Gentlemen: - The work done by the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year 1954 is as follows: Adjusted Scales Over 100 lbs. Under 100 lbs. Weights Yardsticks Gas Pumps Grease Fuel tank trucks Measuring devices—Wire cloth Wire rope Totals Fees collected $132.60. Respectfully submitted, NORTON A. NICKERSON. Sealed 14 68 57 9 59 4 2 1 216 – Condemned 1 1 66 REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR To the Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth. Gentlemen As of December 31st, 1954, there have been issued 350 building permits. Since my appointment. following the untimely death of Mr. Love. I have made 508 inspections. During the ealendar year of 1954 there have been issued 271 cesspool permits. Respectfully submitted, I-IERMAN G. CURTIS . Building Inspector. STATE AUDITOR'S REPORT State HouseBoston, August 20, 1954 To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Howard B. Monroe, Chairman Yarmouth, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the torn of Yarmouth for the period from June 21. 1953 to June 19, 1954, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. William Schwartz: Assistant Director of Accounts. Very truly yours: HERMAN B. DINE Director of Accounts 67 Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts - Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston Sir: In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Yarmouth for the period from June 21, '1953, _the (late of the previous examination, to June 19. 1954, and submit the following report thereon: The records of financial transactions of the several departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined and recon- ciled With the records in the office of the acconnting officer. The accounting officer's ledger accounts were analyzed, and the receipts -as recorded were checked with the treas- urer's book.s, while the payments were compared with the warrants authorizing them and with the treasurer's record of payments. The appropriation accounts were checked with thetown clerk's records of town meeting proceedings and the re- corded transfers from the reserve fund were verified by comparison with the records of the finance committee. A balance sheet. which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on June' 19, 1954. The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The recorded receipts were an-. alyzecl and checked with the records of the several depart- ments collecting money for the town and with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while the payments were compared with the :selectmen's warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds. The cash book additions were verified, and the -cash balance on June 19, 1954 was proved by reconciliation of the bank balances with statements received from the banks in which town funds are deposited. - The savings bank books and securities representing the 68 investment of the trust and investment funds in the custody of the_town treasurer were examined and listed. The in- come was proved and the withdrawals were checked with the treasurer's cash --book. The records of tax titles and tax possessions held by the town were examined. The amounts transferred from the tax accounts were proved, the redemptions, disclaimers, and foreclosures were verified, and the tax titles and tax. possessions on hand were- listed and reconciled with the ledger accounts. The payments on account of maturing debt and interest were proved by comparison with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities on file. The deductions from employees' salaries for Federal taxes and the county retirement system were listed and reconciled with the amounts due and paid to the Federal government and the county treasurer. The balances re- maining in the general treasury were proved with the re- spective ledger controls. The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked. The taxes and motor vehicle and trailer excise outstanding according to the previous audit, . as well as all subsequent commitment lists, were audited and compared with the assessors' warrants issued for their collection. The reported payments to the town treasurer were verified, the recorded abatements were compared with the assessors' records of abatements granted, the taxes transferred to the tax title account were checked, and the outstanding accounts were listed and proved. The commitments of departmental and water accounts receivable were audited and proved. The payments to the treasurer were checked with the treasurer's recorded re- ceipts. the abatements were compared with the records in the departments authorized to grant them, and the out- standing accounts were listed and proved. Verification 'of the outstanding tax, motor vehicle and trailer excise, departmental, and water accounts was ob- tained by mailing notices to a number of persons whose 69 names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, the replies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed, are correct. The financial records of the town clerk were. examined. The receipts for dog and sporting licenses issued, as well as for miscellaneous licenses, were audited, the payments to the Division of Fisheries and Game being compared with the receipts on file, and the payments to the town treasurer being checked with the treasurer's recorded receipts. The surety bonds of the town officials required blaw to file them were examined and found to be in proper The accounts of the sealer of weights and measures, of the selectmen, and of the police, school, park, and ceme- tery departments, as well as of all other departments col- lecting money for the town or committing bills for collec- tion, were examined and reconciled with the treasurer's and the accounting officer's records. to In addition to the balance sheet, there are appended this report tables showing a reconciliation of the treasurer's cash, summaries of the tax, excise, tax title, tax possession, departmental, and water accounts, together with schedules showing the transactions and condition of the trust and investment funds. For the cooperation extended by the town officials dur- ing the progress of the audit,I wish, obehalf of my assis- tants and for myself, to express appreciation. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM SCHWARTZ Assistant Director of Accounts TOWN OF YARMOUTH Balance Sheet — June 19, 1954 GENERAL ACCOUNTS Cash: General, Advance for Petty: Selectmen, $50.00 Collector, 150.00 School Cafeteria, 50.00 Accounts Receivable: Taxes: • Levy of 1949: Real Estate, $.60 Levy of 1952: Personal Property, 107.10 Levy of 1953: Poll, 2.00 Personal Property, 564.56 Real Estate, 9,387.02 Levy of 1954: Poll, 684.00 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise:. 10,745.28 Levy of 1953, $85.33 $197,687.25 250.00 Liabilities and Reserves Temporary Loans: In Anticipation of Revenue 1954, Employees' Payroll Deductions: $75,000.00 Federal Taxes, $2,521.99 County Retirement System, . 409.06 Teachers' Retirement System, 124.07 Agency: Dog Licenses, Tailings: Unclaimed checks, Gifts and Bequests: Walter Gifford—For Care of Cemetery Lot, Trust Fund Income: Alfred V. Lincoln Village Improvement Fund, $30.00 Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund, 1,627.66 Joshua Sears Playground Fund, 854.57 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds, 738.38 Nathaniel Cogswell Ancient 3,055.12 140.25 33.83 26.80 Levy of 1954, Tax Titles and Possessions: Tax Titles, Tax Possessions, Departmental: Health, Disability Assistance, Aid to Dependent Chil- dren, Old Age Assistance, Water Connections, Water: Rates and Services, Aid to Highways: State, County, Revenue: Appropriations Voted, Deduct: Polls Assessed, Estimated . Receipts Collected, 494.64 $878.44 1,224.90 $260.71 302.81 5,454.50 10,080.93 1,174.00 Cemetery Improvement Fund, 579.97 Ellen B. Eldridge Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund, 2,103.34 17,272.95 5,271.21 $7,657.77 3,828.91 11,486.68 $859,984.59 -2,788.00 -135,995.52 Recoveries: Old Age Assistance, Federal Grants: Disability Assistance: Administration, Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children: Administration, • Aid, Old Age Assistance: Administration, Assistance, Revolving Funds: School Lunch, School Athletics, Appropriation Balances: Revenue: General, Vater: Maintenance and Operation, 29.68 37.09 3,315.34 $573.40 1,793.41 601.73 8,280.39 302.90 21,444.48 $11887.59 565.07 $573,872.28 28,810.43 1,163.00 30,996.29 12,452.66 1 11 1111 1 •IIII1 1 1 11 11 fl: 721,201.07 Loans Authorized: Town Office Building, 100,000.00 Unprovided for or Overdrawn Accounts: Underestimate 1953: State Parks and Reservations Assessments, Overlay Deficits: Levy of 1949, $3.68 Levy of 1950, 3.76 Levy of 1954, 480.00 487.44 County Retirement System Assessment 1954, 4,398.41 District Veterans' Services Assessment 1954, 1,528.62 220.18 Net Funded or Fixed Debt: Inside Debt Limit: General, Outside Debt Limit: General, Public Service Enter- prise,; $1,073,230.40 Connections, Non Revenue: Water Mains Construction, 83,251.18 5,307.47 Loans Authorized and Unissued, Overestimates 1953: State Mosquito Control Assessment, County Tax, 689,041.38 100,000.00 $.03 1,894.52 Sale of Real Estate Fund, Sale of Cemetery Lots Fund, Receipts Reserved for Appropriation: Road Machinery, $359.53 Fire Loss Reimbursement, 345.89 Water Connections, 5,467.59 Reserve Fund — Overlay Surplus, Overlay Reserved for Abatements: Levy of 1952, $107.10 Levy of 1953, 6,674.13 Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise, Tax Title and Possession, Departmental, Water, Aid to Highway, Reserve for Petty Cash 'Advance, Surplus Revenue: General, DEBT ACCOUNTS Serial Loans: Inside Debt Limit: General: School, Municipal Land, Outside Debt Limit: General: School, Public Service Enterprise: Water, $310,000.00 $30,000.00 579,000.00 609,000.00 $919,000.00 $579.97 2,103.34 17,272.95 5,271.21 11,486.68 1,894.55 487.00 452.00 6,173.01 1,598.36 6,781.23 36,714.15 250.00 103,655.65 $1,073,230.40 $240,000.00 70,000.00 $310,000.00 $30,000.00 579,000.00 609,000.00 $919,000.00 N O f- m O O 0 A3 N O Mcs.0 C_V p pppp g0 O .r O N 03 t. w d E U to 3 d"C c 0 c c ,ems; R> ad u wc av CDi.a0.0 0 CP i QTewqa eu rn yaI.cam+..o�zE�W c�,UU Ea d a+cL;W at�Od oc -cx;- d U o > - � � o ors. 0 eca = o c � = fv 13 d_ O L W is c to to cu s. ea U E �3 2 W x = EQ�G4 CO .O w �a n X 4.4 F 0, Cq z O f° Z 8 et 49. E r4 0 CIZ 75 - POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT January 1, 1955 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, and the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth: I hereby respectfully submit my Report of Activities of the Police Department for the year 1954: Number of Arrests 303 Accidents Reported & Investigated: Auto—Fatal (Auto vs. Fixed Object) 1 Auto—Personal Injury—Non-fatal 33 Auto—Property Damage— 50 Auto vs. Fixed Object—Personal Injury 9 Auto tis. Fixed Object—Property Damage 12 Auto vs. Pedestrian—Personal Injury 2 Auto vs. Bicycle—Personal Injury 2 Drownings— - -- 2 _ Deaths—Natural Causes 2 Motor Vehicle Violations Reported to Registry of Motor Vehicles 203 Notices of Received to Date from Registry of Motor Vehicles: Operators' Licenses Suspended - 43 Operators' Licenses Revoked 11 Motor Vehicle Registrations Suspended 3 Motor Vehicle Registrations Revoked 3 Value of Property Reported Lost & Stolen $14,673.00 Value of Property. Recovered to Date 10,732.75 Complaints Received -& Investigated 632 Complaints Satisfactorily Closed 573 Escorts -by --Department Cruiser Cars: Emergencies 28 Buildings moved 18 Emergency Trips to Cape Cod Hospital 38 Trips to Out -of -Town Hospitals 20 Miles Travelled by Department Cruiser Cars 119,176 Radio Calls Handled by Department 26,345 Fires Covered by Department 52 4 76 Auto Transfers: Through Dealers Person -to -Person Arrested in this Town by Massachusetts-. State Police • 275 222 - 169 Summonses Served for Other Police Departments 23 _ Bicycles Registered & Mates Issued 190 The Department has in storage several bicycles which have neither been reported lost or stolen and remain un- claimed, also it has been notified of several boats being found, and to date no notice has been received by the De- partment of anyone claiming the boats. Some of the property listed as lost or stolen was lost during the two hurricanes, Carol & Edna, and. needs must be written off. At this time I would like to express my appreciation to all the various Town Departments for their aid and co- operation during the past year, as well as to the Massa- chusetts State Police, the. National Guard, and the various - other Police Departments of Barnstable County, for their aid during the year and particularly during the two hurri- canes under which the Cape suffered. I would also like to express my gratitude to the people of the Town for their cooperation and assistance, on behalf of my Department, and respectfully ask their same willing . co-operation in the future. Department figures show a definite increase in juvenile mischief. running mainly to damage of property. A greatly increased number of the complaints received by the Depart- ment show that, mainly during school vacations, our young- sters are committing such offenses as breaking windows, en- tering and ransacking closed houses, putting dirt into auto- mobile gas tanks, and breaking signs and fences. I am sure that added cautioning words and warnings against this type of mischief by parents will greatly aid in curbing fu- ture, and possibly more serious, troubles. Respectfully, NELSON F. CRESSY Chief of Police. 77 December 31, 1954 To the _ Honorable Board of Selectmen, and the Citizens of the Town of :Yarmouth: 1 hereby submit the. Arrest Report of the Police De- partment for the year 1954: , • • Crimes Against the Person:, Assault Assault & Battery Assault With a DarlgerOUS 'Weapon Manslaughter Rape Crimes Against Property: Breaking & Entering in the Nighttime, and LPTellS, Breaking & Entering Freight Car to Commit Larceny ; Juvenile Larceny Less Than $100.00 Larceny Over $100.00 Larceny of Automobile Sale of Mortgaged Property 'Malicious Destruction of Railroad Property Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority Crimes Against Public Order: Accosting Female Child Breaking Glass In Public Way Violation of Town Ordinance -- Peeping Tom Delinquency Contributing to Delinquency Disturbing Peace Driving Motor Vehicle to Endanger Life Driving Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated Drunkenness Illegally Exploding Fireworks Illegitimate Child Act Violation Lewdness 2 9 1 1 1 Juvenile Juvenile 3 1 1 2 juvenile Juvenile 1 Juvenile 2 74 11 24 88 Juvenile 1 1. 2 3 1 1 1 14 2 Liquor Laws, Violation of Lodging House Laws,, Violation of Motor Vehicle Lags, Violation of: Attaching Registration Plates Illegally Allowing Improper Person to Operate Motor Vehicle Operating Without License Operating Without License Juvenile Operating Without License in Possession 1 Operating Without Registration Certificate in Possession Operating After Suspension of License Operating After Revocation of License Operating After Revocation of Registration Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle Giving False Name or License to Police Officer Leaving Scene of Accident Without Making Identity Known Non-support of Wife and/or Children Non-payment of Wages Resisting Arrest Traffic Rules Violations: Passing Where View Obstructed Speeding Carrying Weapon Without Permit Stubborn Child Wayward Child Committed to Taunton State Hospital Arrested for Other Departments, on Warrant or. Capias 1 8 2 3 2 1 5 5 3 1 3 1 3 2 3 1 Juvenile Juvenile 7 5 1 289 & 14 Total 303 79 Of the above arrests 234 were male, 54 female. and 14 juveniles, of which S were males. and 6ywere females. Respectfully,' esp CRESSY NELSON F. - Chief of Police. REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31, 1954 Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth South "Yarmouth, Mass. Gentlemen:• I hereby submit the following report as Plumbing In- spector for the year ending December 31. 1954. I have inspected 766 plumbing installations and covered approximately 4400 miles. Plumbing permits are required for the installation of water heaters, and must be inspected and ap- all type of proved by .the Plumbing Inspector. Respectfully submitted ALBERT SMITH Plumbing Inspector WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT he Board of Water Commissioners her rewi har1submit T Nater• Department 2229 92 157,680,950 $3.472.00 245 their report o Present number of Water Services Services Vacant - Gallons of Water pumped Stock on hand estimated value Number of services installed 1..-v•••••••••••••-'"�.e 1 80 It is becoming increasingly evident that the budget requirements of the department are directly related to the number of services installed in any given year. A study of the statistics in the department bears this out. For the budget requirements of 1954, the Commissioners based their budgeton an anticipated 150 new services 6 more than 1953 and 14 under average 1950-1953. This figure proved to be entirely erroneous, as we actually in- stalled 221 new services and replaced about 25 old ones. The net result of this miscalculation was that the Board found itself short in the service connection account, and was obliged to ask the finance committee for a transfer of $1,500.00 to see us thru the year. - In our regular budget account, we managed to get through the year on the money available only by limiting ourselves to bare necessities, and leaving ourself at the end of the year with practically no stock on hand to begin the new year: For the year 1955, our budget requests, as will be noted, are up approximately 20% over last year. This increase, some $10,000.00, will be used to replenish stock, paint the South Yarmouth elevated tank, pay for the upkeep. of -our new plant of Willow Street, to pay for our increased power bill which may increase as much as 50�c. and to cope with the expense of new services. We are including also in our budgets money to' cover increases for our permanent employees which amount in the aggregate to some 6 or 7%. The new salaries are com- mensurate in every way to those of towns adjacent to us, and we feel that these employees of ours are comparable .in every good respect with those of any other Water De- partment. At the beginning of the year, the Water Commissioners, by unanimous vote, raised the amount of water allowance to each taker from 40,000 to 50,000 gallons per year for the minimum rate of $25.00 per year. We believe the new figure more nearly conforms to the basic water needs of average family-. • In the late spring our new well -field and storage facili 81 ties in West Yarmouth were completed and put into opera- tion, and it is our considered opinion that our water supply and storage problems have. been solved for many years to come. In June the Barnstable Fire District terminated their agreement with us. This ends a long and mutually profit- able experience. Our relations with this District have al- ways been the best, and we wish them well. appreciate the In closing we wish to state that we app great trust placed in us by the taxpayers; a trust ithat since the war has involved the expenditure of some 1 // those of dollars. As in the past, we will undertake only policies and actions which serve the best interests of all the taxpayers. BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS GERALD 0. CASH ELWIN W. COOMBS EUGENE A. HOMER FINANCIAL STATEMENT .Appropriations: Amount Expended Permanent Personnel Water Commissioners Salaries Labor- Power and Lights Telephone Service Fuel Oil Tools and Equipment Office Supplies - General Repairs Gasoline, Oil, and Truck Maintenance 1 093 58 Station Supplies . 1 Technical6868 Service 77 6 Freight and Express 1475 57 Construction Supply 3 88 2816 07 • Meters and Repairs . . . x$11 500 00 1 350 00 4 141 64 7 521 91 23529 376 94 2 097 92 254 58 807.96 51 150 00 ei 82 Automobile Hire, Travel and Dues 504 60 New 3/4 Ton Truck - — 1 224 91 $50 847 77 Balance $302 23 HOUSE SERVICE CONNECTION ACCOUNT Appropriations: Article 82 1953 Balance Transfer from Reserved Fund $5 408.55 4 476 69 1 500 00 $11 385 24 Amount Expended 11 208 83 Balance $176 41 FINANCIAL REPORT OF 1953 EXTENSION ACCOUNT_ Appropriations : 1953 Balance $177 015 14 Amount Expended 152 596 41 Balance $ 24 418 73 REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS TOWN OF YARMOUTH The Commissioners have allocated the various amounts of income to the various designated beneficiaries and have gone over the securities in each trust fund, and have re- quested expert information from different investment cor- porations as to the feasibility of .transferring the securities. Information as to the amounts of the various trust funds will be found in the Treasurer's report in the annual Town Report. A. HAROLD CASTONGUAY Chairman REPORT OF COLLECTOR 1952 Real Estate Commitments $129 60 Real Estate Collected. Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954 1952 Personal Property Commitments 248 40 48 30 Rescinded 129 60 Personal Property collected. 67 50 107 10 Abatements Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954 1952 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Commitments Excise collected -- . Excise abatements Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954 1953 Real Estate Commitments 21 666 36 66 32 Refunds 123 78 3 86 119 92 Real Estate Collected Abatements Tax Titles Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954 1953 Personal Property Commitments Refunds Rescinded Personal Property Collected 4 371 93 327 19 4 699 12 53 71. 83 $129 60 129 60 000 00 263 70 174 60 89 10 123 78 123 78 000 00 21 712 68 20 967 79 452 58 75 20 21 495 57 217 11 4 698 78 17 37 • 36 68 4 752 83 Abatements Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954 84 1953 Poll Tax Commitments Refunds Poll taxes collected Abated Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954 1953 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Commitments Refunds Rescinded Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Collected Abatements 34 00 200 36 00- 8 00 28 00 36 00 5 864 22 - 449 37 504 00 00 6 318 63 5.606 53 710 10 6 316 63 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954 1954 Real Estate Commitments 559 193.33 Refunds Real Estate Collections Abatements Tax Titles 2 00 916 40 560 109 73 530 121 34 4 918 30 287 58 535 327 22 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954 1954 Personal Property Commit- ments 61 677 37 Refunds - - - 13136 24 782 51 61 808 73 Personal Property collected 55 898 13 Abated 986 15 56 884 28 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954 1954 Poll Tax Commitments Poll Tax Collected 4 924 45 ' 2 824 00 2 824 00 2 220 00 Abated Outstanding Dec. 31, ' 1954 1954 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Commitments Refunds Rescinded - Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Commitments Collected Abatements 602 00 49 225 92 1 903 80 117 50 85 2 822 00 2 00 51 247 22 ' 43 403 86 2 595 33 45 999 19 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954 5 248 03 HAROLD M. KELLEY • Town Collector WATER DEPT. REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1954 WATER RATES — 1954 Outstanding December 31, 1953 2 886 886 8094 70 283. 74 Commitments for 1954 67 Collections for 1954 Abatements for 1954 66 807 29 128 73 66 936 02 Current outstanding December 31, 1954— 3 347 72 NEW WATER CONNECTIONS Outstanding December 31, 1953 621 99 Commitments for 1954 16 075 79 16 697 78 Collections for 1954 15 489 78 Current Outstanding December 31, 1954 1 208 00 HAROLD M. KELLEY Town Collector 1 REPORT OF THE, BARNSTABLE COUNTY .HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1954 This is - a brief narrative and summarized statistical report of the Barnstable County Health Department for_ the year 1954. Another year has passed without the occurrence of any - outbreaks of preventable communicable disease in this county. As was to be expected, we experienced during the year an epidemic of measles and other minor diseases of childhood, such as, mumps and chicken pox were prevalent. -_ There were eleven cases of poliomyelitis reported, but none of these have shown any residual paralysis. A total of 643 food handling establishments were licensed by Boards of Selectmen during the year. Routine inspections of these establishments have been carried out. We have appreciated the cooperation of licensing authori- ties who have withheld licenses of establishments where equipment or sanitary maintenance has not met with the approval of our inspectors. A program in the field of Mental Hygiene was insti- tuted during the year. In September, a Child Guidance Clinic was opened with sessions held every two weeks at the Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis. This clinic has been operated by a Child Psychiatrist and a Psychologist. Gen- eral supervision of the program is carried out by our Psy- chiatric Social Worker. Children under the age of nine- teen (19) years are admitted- to the clinic on request of the family physician. Referrals to the service have come fro.m many sources, and the number of cases referred has already severely taxed our personnel. • The work of our Dental Hygienist -and nurse has been carried out in the usual manner. Personnel of the Department on December 31, 1954, is as follows: Dr. F. L. Moore, health Officer Miss Mary Susich,. Nursing Consultant Miss Anne P. Halliday,. Psychiatric Social Worker Mrs. Alice Dalzell, Dental Hygienist . Mr. George F. Crocker, Jr., Sanitary Inspector Mr. Ernest C. Eldredge, Jr., Sanitary Inspector Miss Ruth..V. Crocker,. Senior Clerk - Mrs. Eugenie K. Morgan, Junior Clerk Statistical Summary Administrative: Automobile mileage - - Individuals Interviewed Meetings _Attended Lectures, etc. Communicable Disease Control: - 'Visits to cases Smallpox Vaccinations Diphtheria Immunizations Whooping- Cough Immunizations Tetanus Immunizations Child Hygiene: Preschool Children Examined Sehool Children Examined Hygienist School Children Inspected by Dental School Children given. Fluorine Prophylaxis --- Total Fluorine Treatments Visits to Crippled Children's Clinic Visits by Psychiatric Social Worker Visits to Child Psychiatrist - Visits to Clinical Psychologist Sanitary Inspections: Water supplies ' Sewage Disposal Camps Nuisances . Rodent • Control 87 62;095 2,260 276 42 37 307 1,269 510 1,269 704 758 1400 1,037 3,928 296 332 36 23 142 154 31 6 13 88 Dairy Farms Pasteurizing Plants Bottling Plants Food Handling Establishments Laboratory Specimens Examined: Water Supplies Milk (Bacteriological) Milk (Fats and Solids) Milk (Phosphatase Tests) Milk (Mastitis) Milk (Coliform Tests) Cream Food Handling Utensils Cases of Reportable Diseases: Poliomyelitis Chicken Pox Diphtheria Dog Bite German Measles Measles Meningitis Mumps Salmonella Infections Scarlet Fever Trichinosis Tuberculosis Undulant Fever Whooping Cough Infectious Hepatitis Respectfully submitted, F.L.MOORE, M.D., C.M., M.P.H. County Health Officer 20 117 122 128 10 5 94 18 1,712 11 90 1 141 22 167 3 77 2 9 2 25 1 7 2 1 MID -CAPE \ LITTLE LEAGUE & PONY LEAGUE. TREASURER'S REPORT as of Dec. 31, 1954 Balance on hand January 1, 1954 Receipts : Towns of Dennis $600 00 Yarmouth 200 00 Brewster 200 . 00 Contributions 116 74 Ball Park Collections 43 35 Total Receipts phis Jan. 1, 1954 Balance Disbursements:. Little League Franchise $ 20 00 Little Leaguer Subscription 5 00 Players equipment 596 60 Film 34 75 Pony League Franchise 20 00 Little League Insurance 110 00 Pony League Insurance 140 00 Cleaning and Storage of Uniforms 35 00 Awards 10 50 Equipment & Supplies for Field 6 13 Stationery & Supplies, Forms 6 75 Little League Franchise (1955) 20 00 Total Disbursements 89 $ 22 96 Adjustment: Funds still unexpended in Town—m-oney-- — Balance on band December 31, 1954 • • WILLIAM J. GROFF, Treasurer Mid Cape Little League Mid Cape Pony League 1183 05 1004 73 178 32 72 177 60 90 If Little and Pony League are here to stay, the boys need more than financial help. Our 1954. Season found us short-handed in Umpires, Coaches, Managers, Scorers and scorekeepers. We desperately need the support of the parents and all those interested in Youth to keep this pro- gram in operation. The fact that three of the five officers of the league had no children playing, that none of the four Pony League managers had boys in the program, amply illustrates the difficulties and the indifference encountered. In Little .League there were four teams, limited to 15 players by the National organization. This year there were 41 carryovers from 1953 and 77 new applicants making 118 boys competing for 60 positions — an increase of 17% over last year. \Ve need more teams to accommodate the boys turned away. We also should have a Farm Team System to provide experience and training for beginners. The present adult leadership is greatly overworked making expansion impossible. Our league is one of the few that doesn't have a beginners program which, no doubt, contrib- utes to our not faring better in tournament play. With the approval of National Headquarters, Brewster joined us and provided some excellent ballplayers; however, the Brewster boys did not wholly account for the 17% increase. Little League champions were the Bears — who won both halves. Our Pony League operations were more balanced. There were 34 carryovers and 32 new applicants. Every boy interested had a chance to take part. The Red Sox were the League Champions in both halves. So that the townspeople of Dennis and Brewster might be able to view the program to which they contributed. a post -season game was played in each town by both Leagues. The Hyannis Kiwanis Club took . the boys who were graduating from Little League this year to Boston to see a Red Sox game. The first year of Little League organizing funds were solicited from individuals and places of business. With • S3L'dY 16 ■ 91 . the need for Pony League, they again generously supported us making both these fine programs possible. We then promised not to ask for more financial aid for awhile and have been able to keep this promise. We thank all who contributed originally and those who nevertheless again contributed funds this year. We appreciate the excellent cooperation, received from Town Authorities and the Yarmouth School Department. Our thanks, too, to Mr. Harold Hallett for his contribution of time and effort in the erection of our equipment building and to all others who have helped maintain this youth program. ROBERT A. HILL President Mid -Cape Little League -Pony League REPORT OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE The Board of 'Selectmen South Yarmouth Massachusetts —. Gentlemen: Your Building Committee wishes to report that the work on the Vocational School has been completed and the Department has been in active use for the better part of the past year. \Ve wish at this time to express our thanks to Super- intendent Kenyon and Mr. Webster for their splendid co- operation during the progress of the work. Respectfully submitted, HERMAN G. CURTIS Chairman of School Building Committee -- • 92- • ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE TOWNS -OF DENNIS AND YARMOUTH The first- meeting of the Regional School District was held on August 11, 1954, at the Yarmouth High school. The members of the committee were as follows: Mr. Nathaniel H. Wixon and Mr. Alfred C. Kelley, appointed members from Dennis; Mr. Ralph Richardson, school com- mittee member from Dennis; Mr. Albert Chase, Mr. John E. Harris and Mr. Harold L. Hayes, Jr., appointed members from Yarmouth; Mr. Wallace Liberty, school committee member from Yarmouth. Mr. Wallace Liberty was elected chairman and has presided to date; and Mr. Harold L. Hayes, Jr., was elected.and has served as secretary -treasurer of the District. Mr. Nathaniel H. Wixon is vice-chairman of the District. - Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon has been appointed educational adviser to the committee and has met with them at all their meetings. One of the first orders of business was securing an agreement for the school site on Station Avenue, South Yarmouth. The District purchased, for $35,000, a parcel of land containing 108 acres from Alice B. Davis. A seal was selected for the District incorporating the high points of the town seals of Dennis and Yarmouth. The firm of Walter M. Gaffney Associates was secured as architect, and the firm of Kelly and Sweetser was selected for the necessary survey work. The original budget was passed on August 24, 1954, for operation of the District until January, 1955. BUDGET Land acquisition: Property $35,000 Survey: Plans, topography, . etc. 1,800 Title examination Clearing land Test boring 200 4,000 500 Administrative expense: . Salaries Telephone Miscellaneous: seal, stationery 250 and other office supplies Committee 325 50 150 Building plans: 63,000 Architects' fees 5,000 Engineers' fees Professional estimator's fee 1,000 Contingency fund 93: $41,500 775 69,000 500 $111,775 « •• • • • At the November 16 meeting a bond issue of $100,000 was authorized for a term of twenty years, andthe In authenticating the District, it was discovered that Second National Bank of Boston was selected to pr P AT ket the issue. in 1951 there was a legal technicality regarding a by-law change. This was long before a regional school was con- templated. Bond counsel felt that the best remedy would be a validating act of the legislature. This bill was ad - muted in January and should 5 e meet ➢� early lmaintenance At the November 30, and operating budget for 1955 was passed: Administrative Expense Salaries Secretary Treasurer $1,500 $1,800 94 — Superintendent Telephone Insurance, Treas. Bond, ete. Office supplies Office equipment Committee expense 1954 Administrative Expense 300 300 1,500 150 500 400 775 TOTAL AI>MINISTRATIVE EXPENSE *5,425 Loan Costs Bond Issue.: $1.00,000 Principal & Interest Marketing Bond Issue: *1,400.000 Interest Marketing (@$2.50/M) TOTAL LOAN COSTS DENNIS Proportion of .Admin. Expense Proportion of Loan Costs (40.72%) 10,994.40 7,750 7,400 350 19,250 15,750 '3,500 (33.10%) $-1,795.68 TOTAL FOR DENNIS YARMOUTH Proportion of -Admin. ---. - Expense Proportion of Loan Costs (66.90%) (59.28%) TOTAL FOR YARMOUTH • 3,629.32 16,005.60 27,000 *12,790.08 *19,634.92 Following is an estimated breakdown of construction costs to be paid from borrowings in 1955: Contingency Fund Building Costs Arch itect Fee *15,000 *10,000 *50,000 Salary of Clerk of Works 5,000 .. Construction (Estimate: *1,200,00 in 2 yrs. equals *400,000 in 8 mos. 400,000 - 415,000 95 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS $465,000 On December 14. 1954. it was decided to proceed with the clearing and grubbing of the Station Avenue site. On December 28, 1954, the bids were opened and John F. Noons, of North Truro, was the low bidder at*2,895.00. Mr. Noons was awarded the contract and at this time has nearly com- pleted his work. In conclusion it is noted that within the next two weeks the committee expects to submit the plans to a professional estimator and hopes to put the school out to bid in April. The committee has met regularly once a week since its organization on August 11, 1954, and many times has met more often, as trips to Boston were necessary for confer- ences with the School Building Assistance Commission, and examinations of other schools have been made. The need for the new high school is known by all, and the committee has made every effort to cause no unreason- able delay in making the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School a reality. Respectfully submitted, WALLACE C. LIBERTY, Chairman • HAROLD L. HAYES, JR., Secretary -Treasurer v fY �ri��rrrn iif��rifiitfrrr 96 TREE WARDEN AND MOTH SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth If you will allow me, I will combine the two reports and submit then as one at this time. The Moth department had its routine work of spraying the roadsides for woodtick control, and also to keep under control any infiltration of insects from outside of our boun- darys. This, I believe is excellent insurance. Dutch Elm Disease Control is a part of our work in the moth department and this year we were faced with our first cases of this disease. On June 28th, a tree on Thaeher Shore Road, in Yarmouth, showed all- of the symptoms. The disease is first recognised by the wilting and yellowing of the foliage. Sample cuttings were taken from various sec- tions of the tree, they being about six inches long and about one halfinch in diameter. About five of these cuttings were sent to the Shade Tree Laboratories, at the University of Massachusetts, and after about two Weeks time we re- ceived a positive report that the tree was diseased. It was removed the following day and the wood hauled to the Town dump, which by the tray makes an excellent disposal area. Here it may be burned during the summer without danger. After working on a diseased tree all tools must be sterilized to prevent the spreading of the fungus to healthy trees. On July 14th, samples were taken from an elm on Pine Street in Yarmouth, and in due time a positive report was received and this also was removed. Much to our surprise our next case was on_th.e_South side in the corner of the Quaker cemetery. On August 4th, samples were taken and to our sorrow we were forced to remove a beautiful tree in an area that really needs every tree that we have. During the season the elms were sprayd five times, which included a dormant spray the first of April. As yet we do not know the extent of damage to the • 97 elms caused by, the.hurricanes of August 31st and September 11th. Naturally the trees were Weakened considerably as • they were forced to .send out a second growth of foliage very late in .the season, only to lose it at frost time. A . dose watch • will have to be maintained this spring- and early summer for any outbreak of Dutch Elm Disease. Any notice of wilt or the• yellowing of leaves on elms growing on private property should be reported at once to your moth superintendent. At the present time I am -quite concerned, and feel that the disease will be more prevalent in the year 1955. • A survey was made in December to cheek on the exist- ence of the gypsy moth and also the Brown Tail.moth. After a. thorough cheek eight brown tail moths were found off South Street in 'Bass River. The gypsy moth trapping pro- gram was carried on this summer and our town has a clean record, With no catches. The tree warden department made its usual removal of dead or partially dead trees, along with the big chore of cleaning up after the big blows. I appreciate the will- ingness of the men to work long hours in order that the job of cleaning up the debris could be accomplished in a matter of a few days. Our small shade trees -were fertilized this spring and most of them pruned this fall. A total of 138 new shade trees were planted along the highways, most of them being planted inside the sidewalk area on private property, with the owners permission to care for them having been given to us. On North Main Street in South Yarmouth we varied from the regular type shade tree and on the west side of the street under the utility wires have planted such trees as, flowering dogwoods, 'mountain ash; scarlet hawthorn and flowering crab trees.-. These ornamental trees .I be- lieve will greatly add to this entrance' to our village of South Yarmouth and will not attain heights to bother the wires in any way. .The flowering cherry was also planted on the street to complete what should be a very beautiful approach to •the village. These, as were all other newly N 98 planted trees were placed in all new soil and were fertilized and guyed:: These guys remain until the spring and are taken away and allowed to dry before being painted and stored to be -ready for next planting time. This fall a survey was made of all shade trees in my care that were four inches or under in caliper. (That is diameter one foot from the ground). The position of each was recorded on maps of the town, and at the present time there are 487 such trees, with the possibility of there being over 600 by this time next year. I realize that it will be our children and their children who will benefit from our present program, but 1 take great pleasure, and am very proud on being able to take part in such a worthwhile project. 1 sincerely thank you for making it possible to serve you as your tree warden and moth superintendent. Respectfully submitted JOHN G. SEARS REPORT OF CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR To the honorable Board .of Selectmen, and the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth: Following is a report of the activities of the Civil De- fense system of the Town of Yarmouth: Training was continued during the Year 1954, as in previous years, with especial emphasis on the Auxiliary Po- lice. Evacuation & Housing. and Care & Feeding, as well as Emergency Housing. It is universally felt that the above units would be called.upon mainly, if and when this country should suffer attacks. Added to these would, of course, be the ever -important unit of Communications. A new combination transmitter and •receiver,- a Gon- sett, was purchased and put into operation under the very able and experienced control of the local Civil Defense Com- munications Officer. Mr. Martin W. Joyce.. Indian Memorial 99. DriVe, South Yarmouth, Mass., who has had many years of, experience as a communications officer, first with the Mas- sachusetts State Police, and who, at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, December .7, 1941, was in charge of coin- munieations there. This equipment. set up on the State Civil Defense Re- gional frequency, and used during several Test Alerts, proved very efficient, and was a definite aid in getting through to Regional Headquarters, in spite of other means of communications being overloaded to _the point of con- fusion. The greatest and most rigorous tests of the Town Civil Defense set-up came during Hurricanes Carol and Edna, when, without much of any warning, all units were sudden- ly taxed to their. utmost. During these two hurricanes the . Auxiliary Police, Evacuation & Housing, and Care & Feed- ing units showed a high degree of efficiency, and received commendations from.many people who were caught in their shore -front homes, and were safely evacuated and housed and fed. Included in these groups were many children, and several ill and incapacitated people. These all received the best possible attention. To the heads of these several units, and to the volunteers who gave of their time and energies generously, and without compensation, I want to extend my sincere gratitude and praise for a job excellently done. Also, I would like to express my gratitude to the Massachusetts State Police, the Barnstable County Identification Officers,, the officers and men of the 'Massachusetts National Guard for their very valuable and untiring assistance. Without their aid these people could not have been moved out to safe quarters nearly so quickly, and property left unattended would not have been so carefully guarded against looting. Respectfully, NELSON F. CRESSY Civil Defense Director. 1 100 BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE During the year 1954 several statutes and rules and regulations of the State Department of Public Welfare created revolutionary changes in the Public Assistance pro- gram. Effective January 1, 1954. the Commissioner of Admin- istration certified the per diem rate at the Cape Cod Hos- pital to be $14.00, an increase of $2.00 per diem over the previous year. A State plan for "Intensified Services to Aid to De- pendent Children Clients" called for more frequent visits to the home. In addition to the Quarterly. visits which are made to determine continued eligibility, monthly visits are now made in order that the agency accept the responsibility placed upon it by the law which states "shall aid every par- ent in properly- bringing up in his own home each depend- ent child, if such parent. is fit to bring up such child." Al- though compliance with this State Plan, which became effective February 1954, entailed a great deal of extra time consumed. both in visiting and case recording, it has proved to be beneficial because of the opportunity for increased services to the Aid to Dependent Children family and en- couragement to participate in wholesome community ac- tivities which should eventually lead to sounder rehabilita- tion for these young citizens. • During the first six months of 1954 countless hours were spent in studying and conferring with State repre- sentatives of the Department of Public Welfare relative to the workability of administering and later applying the State Medical Care Plan which went into effect July 1, 1954. The plan was created to "achieve uniformity throughout the state in the quantity and quality of medical care pro- vided" to recipients of public assistance: The greatest dif- ficulty encountered in administering this plan is in coping with the problem of au horizing needed hospitalization, since the plan prohibits payment of physicians' and sur- geons' fees for hospitalized patients.. As a result it has been necessary to transport an increasing number of patients "'I 1r1 I I 101 to larger hospitals at some distance, where the staff doctors customarily- render free service, but where the per diem board rate is necessarily higher. The 1954 amendments to the Social Security law allowed for increased Old Age and Survivors Insurance benefits. This additional income resulted in decreased grants to many Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children recipi- ents. It is interesting to note that the Old .Age Assistance case load has been steadily decreasing since 1952 when the lien law went into effect. In 1954 out of the 23 new appli- cations taken, 8 were denied because of the transfer of real estate to avoid liens being placed. In addition to administration of public assistance the Department participates in Civil Defense activities which, due to the two hurricanes, became very real and meaning- ful this year. A resume of activities is contained in our Civil Defense Director's report. - HENRY R. DARLING, CHAIRMAN OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Case load as of January 1954 New applications Applications approved Applications denied Applications pending Cases closed ._ 23 8 3 Total direct cash payments Payment on behalf of recipient for medical care and other special needs 85 97 20 77 - $66,964.71 24,182.29 91,147.00. .1 102 Paid other cities and towns Cancelled cheeks Total expenditures Reimbursement claimed: Federal State Other cities and towns Direct cost to Town Other reimbursements: Recoveries from .Estates 33,859.78 40,846.23 1,892.74 $750.00 1,251.98 92,398.98 326.85 92,072.13 76,598.75 $15,473.38 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Case load as of January 1, 1954-15 families (41 individuals) New applications Applications approved Applications denied 2 12 Cases closed 10 16 Total direct cash payments Payments for medical care and other special needs Cancelled checks Total expenditures Reimbursement. claimed: Federal State Direct cost to Town $17,369.96 1,328.98 18,698.94 34.05 18,664.89 8,581.63 6,221.63 14,803.26 $ 3,861.63 DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Case load as of January 1, 1954 New applications Applications approved Applications denied Cases closed Total direct cash payments Payments for medical care and other special needs Total expenditures PUBLIC WELFARE Yamouth TWO Reimbursement claimed: Federal State 3 1 103 $1,618.35 697.45 .. $2,315.80 556.83 1,180.04 1,736.87 Direct cost to Town GENERAL RELIEF Aggregate number of cases Total direct cash payments Payments for medical care and other special needs Other cities and towns Cancelled checks Recovery. Reimbursement claimed: Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1,155.48 $ 578.93 82 $3,254.50 3,754.06 2,472.72 9,481.28 49.35 9,431.93 160.00 $9,271.93 __104 • Other cities and towns Direct cost to Town BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE ADMINISTRATIVE Personnel — 1 Agent, 1 Social Worker, 1 Clerk Salaries -Board of Public Welfare Employees of Department Office supplies, equipment, travel, etc. 856.27 Reimbursement claimed: Federal State Direct cost to Town 4,284.73 85.65 2,011.75 $7,260.18 $3,561.38 7,719.88 1,379.12 12,660.38 4,370.38 $8,290.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Board of Selectmen, South Yarmouth, Mass. Gentlemen: Below is a report I wish to submit for the -Annual Re- port of the Yarmouth Fire Department. In case of fire call Hyannis 1740-W1. Be sure to give your name. street address and section of town in which you Iive as there are some duplicate names of streets in town. _ ALARM SIGNALS: South Side One test blast at noon on week days. Two blasts, section from Dennis line to River Street, Bass River. Three blasts, section from River Street to Parker's River. Four blasts, Parker's River to Town Brook Road. Five blasts, Town Brook Road to Hyannis line. Six blasts, out of town. North Side One test blast at noon on week days. Two blasts, Fire 105 Station #2 to -Barnstable line.. Three blasts, Fire Station #2 to Dennis Line. Four blasts, out of town. AIR RAID: Red Alert (Imminent Air Attack), three min- utes of continuous wavering or interrupted blasts. All Clear — Three one minute blasts at one minute intervals. NUMBER OF ALARMS DURING1954 . _ _ Dwellings Automobiles Brush and grass Oil Burners and Heaters Refrigerators Dump Auto accidents Search .missions Drownings Rescue & Emergency Assistance to other towns False Alarms Electric light pole fires Total 22 4 27 6 2 2 1 2 1 4 1 1 4 77 Of the above, under Rescue and Emergency, there were two calls for the Rescue boat, one call for oxygen and equip- ment during the Hurricane, and one call for the Respirator. During the two hurricanes that struck this area the entire Fire. Department was activated and rendered many services of rescue and emergencies not recorded in the above report. FIRE PERMITS: There were 349 fire permits issued this year by the Deputy Forest Wardensand 128 were issued by the Chief and Deputy Chief, making a total of 477. A permit is re- quired for all open air fires. Permits may obtained from the Fire Chief or Deputy Chief or any of the Deputy Forest Wardens listed below: Yarmouth and Yarmouthport — William White 106 South Yarmouth & Bass River — H. L. Small and Harold Hallet West Yarmouth — John Hendrickson, Raymond Syrjala, Dante Bratti OIL & GAS PERMITS: Permits are required for the storage of Oil. and Bottled Gas. Permits are also required for installation of oil and gas burning appliances. These may be obtained from the Town Office. There were a total of 178 permits issued for oil storage and installation, and a total of 109 permits issued for bottled gas installation and storage. The above permits were used only after inspections made by the Chief or Deputy Chief to make certain all safety measures required by law or in the interests of the home owner were taken. It is recommended that heating appliances be serviced an- nually before being placed in use for the winter. A ten weeks course of Fire School made available by the Massachusetts Department of Education was taken by all firemen able to attend from the Yarmouth Fire Depart- ment. Those who were able to complete the course were given certificates issued by the Department of Education . showing the subjects taken and signed as satisfactorily completed by the instructor. Those unable to attend all classes were given certificates covering the subjects they received. Results of this training_have been. gratifying. Chief Dana H. Whittemore Deputy Chief South Yarmouth - Station 1 Engine 1 Capt. John G. Sears Kenneth H. Studley William C. Angell Lloyd H. Dauphinais Vernon D. Morgan Earle F. Baker Norman Chapman Ira Thacher Yarmouth- Station 2 Engine 2 Capt. Charles Van Dusen Herman A. Ross Effin G. G. Chalke, Jr. Edwin Gibbs Edward B. Crowell Willard W. Ellis Frederick J. Thacher Harry S. Ryder Engine 3 Capt. Carl White Lt. Carlton H. Cotell Alexander C. Todd, Jr. James C. Marsh Richard D. Grayson Gorham P. Homer Engine 5 Capt. Harold Hallet Lt. Lt. Eugene A. Homer Albert Whitehead, Jr. J. Wesley Hosking Joseph Wildey Warren C. Baker C. Arnold Baker Allen Sehauwecker Lt. WEST YARMOUTH Capt. Howard Engine 7 Gordon B. Daggett Lt. Richard K. Johnson Warren Ward Walton H. Jenkins Morris I. Johnson Robert A. Hill Richard 0. Eldredge 107 Engine 4 Gordon Clark, Jr. Alexander Catto Warren Howland, 3rd Gustave Peterson Cook G. Coggeshall Harold Holdsworth Harold N. Ellis Richard W. Philbrook Engine 6 Harold Montealm Antonio DeMaeedo Frederick C. Schauwecker, Jr. Stephen Cash Irving Baker Joseph Francis Herbert Emrich John L. Ellis - STATION 3 A. Gott Engine 8 Dante M. Bratti William Ray Monroe Edward Balboni Otto L. Kittila Gilbert D. Macomber Edward R. Barnes Leon P. Chausse William D. Boyne I wish at this time to thank the Police Department for the co-operation and assistance they have given the Fire Department during the year. I also wish to thank all the members of the Fire De- partment for their support and efforts during the year. To Deputy Chief Ira Thacher, I express .my appreciation for his assistance in carrying on the ever increasing duties and emergencies that are a part of the services of the Fire De- partment. Respectfully submitted, DANA H. WHITTEMORE, Chief Yarmouth Fire Department. 108 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT TOWN OF YARMOUTH '1954 SCHOOL OFFICERS SCHOOL COMMITTEE Winthrop V. Wilbur, Chairman, West Yarmouth Term Expires 1955 Edward W. Ambrose, South Yarmouth Term Expires 1957 Mrs. Marjorie B. Kelly, Sec., South Yarmouth Term Expires 1956 Sheldon Hunt, M.D., Yarmoutliport• Term Expires 1955 Wallace C. Liberty, West Yarmouth Term Expires 1957 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Alfred R. Kenyon Telephone Hyannis 374 Office : John Simpkins High School Building, Bass River Residence : West Yarmouth SECRETARY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT Mrs. Muriel P. Jacobs South Yarmouth SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE Harold E. Hallett Telephone Hyannis 1649-M2 Address: Main Street, Bass River SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Hermon E. Howes, M.D. Telephone Hyannis 1103-M - Address : Main Street, South Yarmouth SCHOOL NURSE Mrs. Elizabeth L. Cross, R.N. Address: Centerville Telephone Hyannis 2505 SCHOOL CALENDAR 109 Winter term begins Monday, January 3, 1955 and closes February 18, 1955 Early Spring term begins February 28, 1955 " and . closes April 15, 1955 Late Spring term begins .April 25, 1955 and -closes June 17, 1955 Fall term for all grades begins September 12, 1955 and closes December 23, 1955. Winter term begins Monday, January 2, 1956. LEGAL. HOLIDAYS LN MASSACHUSETTS New Year's Day, January 1 Washington's Birthday, February 22 Patriot's Day, April 19 Memorial Day, May 30 Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, First Monday in September Columbus Day, October 12 Armistice Day, November 11 Thanksgiving Day, last Thursday in November Christmas Day, December 25 Notes: Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, is not a legal holi- day in Massachusetts. On Wednesday before Thanksgiving, school will close at noon until the following Monday morning. At a meeting of the School Committee of Yarmouth, it was voted to adopt the annual report of the Superintend- ent of Schools as the annual report of the School Committee for the year ending December 31, 1954. 110 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS I herewith submit my ninth report as Superintendent of Schools and the seventy-second in the series of annual reports of the Union Superintendent of Schools in Yarmouth. Dennis and Brewster. TEACHING PERSONNEL Schools opened September 13, 1954, with teachers being assigned as follows: Elementary School Robert A. Bragg Principal Miss Margaret P. Kelleher Grade I Mrs. Elinor A. 'Dee Grade I Miss Marguerite E. Small Grade I Miss Dorothea M. Abbott Grade II Miss Joan Horton Grade II Miss Elizabeth O: Kelley Grade II Miss Margaret J. Christie Grade III Mrs. F. Arnold Clanny Grade III Mrs. Irene 11. Paulson Grade III Mrs. Mary L. Joyce Grade IV Mrs. Alice M. Durant Grade IV Mrs. Esther M. Dupee. Grade V Mrs. Jeannette E. -Godfrey Grade V Mrs. Esther M. Adams Grade V Mrs. Ellen F. Gott, Grade VI Mrs. Urania K. Fournaris Grade VI Miss Breda B. Fitzgibbon Special High School Mr. Asa P. Daggett Mrs. Marion Baker Stanley M. Daggett Miss Marie T. WArche Philip T. Egan Miss Ann C. Foran Mrs. Marguerite Garland William Haigh Mrs. Geraldine Hill George Hill Principal English III and JV Algebra, Geometry and Trig. English .1 and Social Studies General Math. and -Biology - Home Economics Librarian English II, Latin I and II Physical Education—GirLs Social Studies— World and U.S. History John Hollingsworth, Jr. Robert Kingsbury_ Clifford Lindahl Miss Ann K. McKeon Gilbert Muir Mrs. Marguerite N. Ormon Miss Sona Tahmizian . Miss Priscilla Tinkham Mrs. ,Jeannette S. Tripp Edward M. Webster 111 Physical Education and Coach —Boys Geography arid History, Grades 7 and 8 English 8 and 9, Arithmetic 7 and 8 General Science and Geography Chemistry, Physics, Senior Science Commercial subjects Romance Languages Commercial Subjects English 7 and _8 Shop Instructor Supervisors - Alfred E. Blanchard Art Richard G. LaPorte, Jr. Instrumental Music Miss Frances R. Trisorio Vocal Music NO SCHOOL SIGNAL It will be the policy of the School Committee to close school only in cases of extreme weather conditions. Many pupils are transported to school and conditions in the sev- eral parts of the town may vary so that it may be difficult to reach a decision that is equally fair to all pupils.. Therefore, when it has been decided to keep the schools open on stormy days, parents are urged .to exercise their personal judgment as to the wisdom of sending their -chil- dren to school. The No -School report will be given, through the courtesy of the management of WOCB as soon as the station comes on the air on the day in question. AGE OF ADMISSION TO SCHOOL Any child five years and eight months on or before September 1, may be admitted to the first grade but in every case the admission of children under six years of age should be dependent upon the fitness of the child to profit by the work of the .school. Pupils under seven years of age who have not previously attended school, shall not be 14 112 permitted to .enter later than thirty days after the opening of school in September. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE '- Every. Every child between seven and sixteen years of age who does not meet the requirements for the completion of the sixth grade of the public schools shall attend day school in this town or some other day school approved by the School Committee, during the entire . time that the schools are in session unless the physical or mental condition of the child is such as to render attendance inexpedient or impracticable. EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE Employment permits may be issued to .boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 16 to work only when the schools are not in session. Education certificates for boys and girls between the ages of 16 and 21 may be issued at the office of the Superintendent of Schools in the John Simpkins High School building. Personal application must be made and evidence of date and place of birth and grade of school last completed must be presented. ENROLLMENT TRENDS The need for school space still exists and definitely is handicapping some phases of our program at present. The driver -training program can be given as an example of a curtailed activity due to space. However, the solution to our space problem was voted by the Towns of Dennis and Yarmouth at. special town meetings of the two towns. The new Regional High School plans are now rapidly taking form providing ample and excellently organized areas for a secondary school program second to none. The Elementary School enrollment this past fall neces- sitated the setting up of a temporary room in the all pur- pose room. It now appears that a second room will have to be organized in this area September, 1955. REPAIRS ACCOMPLISHED New sewage pumps installed at the High School. 11011 I li IW J 1 C. 113 New heating system return pump installed at the High School. Auditorium and one class room wall refinished at the' Elementary School. Painting program continuedin the High School. All roof and minor repairs were made. The new shop was finished and occupied during 1954. This new area offers the Vocational Arts Studies excellent shop facilities. The new shop is roomy, light and well- equipped. The building committee did an excellent job and deserve credit for the work that they did. UP -KEEP OF GROUNDS AU necessary work was done to maintain the Athletic Field in a satisfactory condition. The program of adding cement walks to the school was completed. The school lawn was reseeded. All shrubs were cared for. RECOMMENDED REPAIRS FOR 1955 ELEMENTARY BUILDING (a) ground 'maintenance (b) continue woods thinning (c) continue building maintenance program HIGH SCHOOL (a) repair outside trim ram (b) continue building maintenance progrim CONCLUSION In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation to the Yarmouth School Committee, the faculty and personnel of all town departments for their cooperation in making this past year a success. Respectfully submitted, ALFRED R. KENYON Superintendent of Schools 114 • REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mr.. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I wish to submit my report as Principal of Yarmouth High School. Commencement Awards A graduating class of forty-eight seniors received their diplomas from Mr. Winthrop V. Wilbur of the Yarmouth School Committee and Doctor George B. Wilbur of the Den- nis School Committee at the graduation exercises on June 8. 1954 at the Ezra H. Baker School Auditorium in Dennis. The speaker was the Reverend Victor Scalise of the First Baptist Church in Lowell. The Baccalaureate Service was conducted by the Reverend Carl Fearing Schultz of Hyan- nis, Massachusetts. Awards were made as follows by Mr. Daggett : Ann Castonguay Memorial Fund Hilary Kaull D. A. R. The Good Citizenship Award 300.00 Hilary Kaull Readers Digest Award Hilary Kaull Becker College Commercial Award Marie Baker South Yarmouth Mother's Club --- highest . average in Manual Arts Paul Edmunds Yarmouth P. T. A. Teacher Cynthia Baker Yarmouth Friday Club Alexander Catto Yarmouth High School Scholarship Fund 50.00 Henry Chase E. D. \Vest Improvement .Prizes— 150.00 10.00 Training Scholarship 75.00 . Yarmouth Doy and Girl Janice Marsh Daniel Davidson Samuel Robbins Improvement Prizes— Dennis Boy and Girl Shirley Anderson 10.00 Charles Crowell 10.00 South Yarmouth Woman's Club English Prizes Harriet Cobb 10.00 Charles Crowell 10.00 Three "C" Award for Courtesy, Cooperation. and Consideration 10.00 10.00 Robert Schauwecker 25.00 Cape Cod Melody Tent—Award to outstanding music student Mary Esther Sears Hyannis Rotary Club Scholarship Robert Larson 25.00 200.00 115 Of the forty-eight graduates in the class, twenty or 42'7( are continuing their education. This is a somewhat_ lower average than that of the previous year's class. The graduates are attending the following schools and colleges: Emmanuel College, General Motors Training School, University of Connecticut, Boston University, New- ton Junior College. Stockbridge School of Agriculture, Mas- sachusetts State University, Lasell Junior College, Cape - Cod Secretarial School, Dean Junior College, Simmons. Zion Institute, Massachusetts School of Pharmacy. St. Luke's Nurses Training School. . Algebra I Algebra II Art Biology Bookkeeping I Bookkeeping II English 1 English lI English HI Registration 42 27 22 44 20 6 96 60 66 by Classes Problems of Democracy Physical Ed.—Boys French I French II French III Spanish 1 Spanish 11 General Mathematics. General Typing 61 140 31 21 5 24 14 62 16 116 English IV Mechanical Arts Office Practice Physics Chemistry General Science Plane Geometry Civics Sociology 70 Introductory Business 52 Economic Geography • 26 Typewriting I 14 Typewriting II 25 Latin I 72 Latin II . 32 Physical Ed.—Girls 95 Sewing 24 U. S. History World History Student Activity Accounts 19 18 24 17 30 14 145 53 67 21 Following is a report of all funds pertaining to the student activities. Athletic and cafeteria funds are handled by the Town Treasurer's office and each class has a separate account supervised by the various class advisors.. The bal- ance in the Stiident Activities Fund as of December 1. 1954 is $639.57. The Administration Several changes were made in the faculty for the cur- rent school year. Miss Therese D'Arche replaced Mr. Frank Clark as Freshman English and General Mathematics, instructress, Miss Frances R. Trisorio replaced Miss Nancy Namaksy in the Music Department, Miss Ann Foran replaced Mrs. Anita Chisholm in the home Economics Department, and Mr. Thomas Embler was added to the staff as a practice teacher. The duty of administering the guidance program has been assumed by the principal. The procedure established previously is being followed with few changes, and the records and test results for each student are carefully tran- scribed and filed. All students are interviewed to discuss future plans for education and work, and in several cases, interviews with admissions officials have been arranged: A schedule for Col- lege Entrance. Examinations has also been set up. Driver Education The course in driver education has been continued this } 117 year with an enrollment of twelve. students from the senior class. The instructor is Mr. John A. Gillis from the Ezra Baker School.' The progress of the group has been somewhat retarded, due to the fact that a car was not available until December. Upon completion of the course by the first group, work will be started with a second. A mobile unit sponsored by the Massachusetts Bonding Company came to Yarmouth HighSchorlrDececembion r 8, 1954 and tested all interested pupils o vision, glare reaction, etc. This was a very valuable service and we were fortunate that it was available to us. Recommendations Starting with this year, we have offered both physics and chemistry, and I think that we should continue this schedule. Increased enrollment in the science classes will necessitate an additional instructor in the near future. The course in second year bookkeeping has been very valuable, and should be offered to a selected group..A new half year course in refresher arithmetic required of seniors in the Commercial Course has been found especially worth- while. In closing, I wish to express my thanks to you, the School Committee and members of the faculty for making the year so enjoyable and worthwhile. Respectfully submitted, ASA P. DAGGETT Yarmouth High School Principal YARMOUTH HIGH SCH00I. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Class of 1954 Tuesday, June 8, 1954 Ezra Baker,Sehool PROGRAM Processional (audience seated) Invocation Eight o'clock Orchestra Rev. Charles W. Gilkey 118 The Star Spangled Banner Salutatory "Our Challenge"Audience Song "You'll Never Walk Alone" Cynthia M. Baker Rodgers &Hammerstein Valedictory —Mary Mary E. Sears of Youth Commencement Address Hilary Kau11 Writing Our Name on a Star" Rev. Victor F. Scalise Calvary Baptist Church Song "Give Me Your Tired, Your Poorowell, Massachusetts Berlin -Lazarus Glee Club Presentation of Awards Principal Presentation of Diplomas Asa P. Daggett Mr. Winthrop V. Wilbur Chairman Yarmouth School Board Dr. George B. Wilbur Ode Chairman Dennis School Board - Senior Class Rev. Charles W. Gilkey Nancy L. Namaksy, .Director Richard G. LaPorte, Jr., Director CLASS OFFICERS President ...............Robert L. Larson Vice-Presideni ...................... John G. Sears III Secretary ............................ Florence Ann Pazakis Treasurer '��'" Janice M. Marsh CLASS MOTTO O "Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you." Class Colors Blue and White Benediction Vocal Orchestra William Douglas Ainslie OF I954 Shirley Anderson *Cynthia Mae Baker Marie Louise Baker William Nancy Louise Bates William Eric Bergstrom Alexander ThaCher Catto Charles Franklin Chase Class Flower Carnation *Hilary Kaull Carolyn Kelley • `Robert Lowell Larson H. Townley Lawrence Jr. • Naney Jane Liberty *Janice Marie Marsh Judith Adele Morin William James. Murray *Henry Baker Chase_ Harriet Elizabeth Cobb "Charles Francis Crowell Theresa Anne Cummings Daniel Howes Davidson Jr. Paul Douglas Edmunds Janet Hazel Eldredge Lorraine Marie. Edwards Gerald Burton Evans Joan Louise Holmes Arthur Milton Johnson Jr. Seymour Eastm Class 119 Josephine Gladys O'Neil Florence Ann Pazakis Herbert Benson Pierce III Cynthia Naomi Robbins Eleanor Lorraine Russell Robert Schauwecker John Gorham Sears III June Elizabeth Sears Mary Esther Sears Dorothea Catherine Smith Patience Williams an Woodward Jr. Marshals Jon Holmes '55 *Members National Honor Society David Wood '55 REPORT OF THE YARMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Mass. Dear Sir: I herein submit my fifth annual report as Principal of the Yarmouth Elementary School. Recently, the 'good side' of an elementary school pro- gram was reported by such statersents as the following: • Fundamentals well taught. Excellent supply of supple- mentary reading material. Freedom of method and proced- ure within the classroom. A variety of experiences. A wholesome atmosphere. A feeling of freedom and a sense of happiness and belonging. Emphasis on good citizenship. The foliowing are random samplings of activities carried on at Yarmouth Elementary School that the above may be said about us. Mr. IIarry Levi, a representative of the Massachusetts Audubon Society, is instructing classes in grades five and six. The teachers, in cooperation with Mr. Levi, have car- 1 120 ried on a series of nature projects that have been both in- teresting and educational. Supervisors from the Rinehart Penmanship System have continued the handwriting program initiated last year. National Education Week was observed with a large number of parents present to observe the work of the pupils and to talk with the teachers. The Annual Operetta "Tom Sawyer," played to a pack- ed house. Row Peterson and Company, publishers of our basic reading texts, carried on a series of visits and meetings with the teachers to discuss ways and means of deriving the maximum benefits from the reading program. The'Silver Burdett Publishing Company also conducted a work shop which was attended by the Yarmouth, Dennis and Brewster teachers. The topic considered at this meeting, was arith- metic. The sixth grade visited Daggett's Market and observed' its' operation. Result, — a feeling that arithmetic really has practical applications. One fourth grade culminated its' year of social studies by writing and presenting "Around the World Minstrels." The Principal and Mrs. Ellen Gott, sixth grade teacher, attended a regional conference sponsored by the Department— of Health, Welfare and Education, Washington, D. C., held in Boston. Yarmouth Elementary School was one of a very few schools who were invited. Christmas was celebrated with a special Christmas movie, an assembly program for parents and a special Christ- mas dinner with an added treat of a box of candy from Post 197 American Legion, West Yarmouth. Santa was present to distribute the candy. In closing, may I take this opportunity to thank you and the School Committee for your assistance and cooper- ation. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT A. BRAGG Principal, Yarmouth Elementary School 121 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon: During the 1954 school year, all the routine physical examinations have been taken care of. These include exam- inations of the heart, throat, feet, weight, etc., as well as thorough examinations of pupils participating in school athletics. .Any physical defect found or special problem needing medical attention has been followed by home visits. school Emergency calls for accidents occurring while was in session and requiring medical attention have been answered and taken care of as soon as possible. Cooperation on the part of the school nurse, the Super- intendent of Schools, teachers and parents have been ex- cellent. Respectfully submitted, HERMON E. HOWES, M. D. School Physician SCHOOL NURSE REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir : My time as School Nurse is divided between two towns, two-thirds of my time (three days) is devoted to Yarmouth. The following is a report of my activities from January 1, 1954 to January 1, 1955: The annual physical examinations as required by law were given to all children by Dr. Hermon Howes, assisted the ex - by the nurse. Physical defects discovered erect during u In Yg the ex- amination are reported to the parents. a visit to the students home is made by the nurse, following 122 a physical defect notice; to encourage parents to begin Medical treatment, as soon. as possible. Early in the school year, the eyes of the children are tested by means .of the Massachusetts Vision Test. Fifty- one children were found with impaired vision; fifteen of which attended the Eye Clinic in March, sponsored by the District Nursing -Association, and the others were taken care of privately. The Maico Audiometer is used to test the hearing of all Yarmouth school children. Sixteen children were found to have a hearing loss. Parents were notified, and in most instances, sought medical advice. Dr. Moore, of the County Health Department, admin- istered "Booster" injections for diphtheria to one hundred and twelve children in Yarmouth Elementary School, as- sisted by the School Nurse. In May, our pre-school registration took place; sixty children, with parents attended. Included in the program, were health talks given by a Public Health Dental Hygienist and your School Nurse. Important health data is recorded concerning each pre-school child at this time by the School Nurse. Numerous accidents occur while school is in session; many are slight, some are of a serious nature, first aid is provided for all and everything possible being done for the child until he is placed in his parents' care. In the past year, due, to consultations with teachers and principals. many more home visits have been made, thus making close contact between the home and the school health program. I would like to mention, we are taking advantage of the newly formed Mental Health Clinic. Plans are being made for children of this area to attend this clinic. Please accept my sincere thanks for cooperation I have received. in performing my duties as School Nurse. Respectfully submitted, - ELIZABETH L. CROSS, R.N. School Nurse SCHOOL LIBRARIAN Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools -Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: It is with pleasure that I submit my fifth annual report as Librarian of Yarmouth High School. To quote from a recent article in the Wilson Library Bulletin: "Modern classroom teaching demands adequate library science. A school library is no longer a luxury or an optional tool in classroom instruction; it is an essential part of the equipment of a well run school system." It is gratifying to note that. our High School Library is now at the point where it can give this adequate service. The reference bookscover all subjects. well and are kept up to date. With the addition of the steel cabinet, we can now add to and organize our picture and vertical file col- lection. This will be of added service in all reference work. Many new books have been added during the past year which has resulted -in- increased circulation. The Library is now in a position to add more fiction and our aim this year will be to add adult books for the more mature reader. We continue to set aside one period each day for the ex- clusive use of the Junior ghcdo reading rand researchme affords them an opportunity to work. Annotated book lists have been made by d fore 1ibrarian to correlate the work of the SociologyClass History in the Eighth Grade. Freshman English Classes continue to be taught Li- brary Organization and how to use all Library tools effi ciently. This year's Freshman Class is sp large that Library instruction has to be divided into six sections. We are fast outgrowing our small Library room and look forward to added facilities in the new Regional High School. There is a Student Library Staff of eight girls from the Sophomore and Junior Classes who work very efficiently. • 124 Each girl gives at least three periods a week to Library work taking care of many small details so tat the Librarian can supervise and assist students. Books circulated since January 1, 1954, total 4,353 which is 1,058 more than a year ago. Of this total, 3,061 were fiction and 1,290 non-fiction. Magazines loaned total 46 and pamphlets 30. In closing, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to you, to the School Committee, to Mr. Asa P. Daggett, Principal, and to every member of the faculty for their sup- port and cooperation. Respectfully submitted, MARGUERITE GARLAND Librarian REPORT OF THE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: It is a privilege to again have the opportunity to submit a report on the Commercial Department of Yarmouth High School. It is with great anticipation that this Department, along with the entire school, looks forward to the new Re- gional High School which will make possible an outstanding Commercial Department offering both secretarial and cleri- cal training. Previous to the printing of this report,. I will have submitted a requested, detailed recommendation compiled from the results of interviews, job experiences, and selected reference materials, which will contain suggestions for the latest facilities available to high school students. It will meet the needs, interests, and abilities of .those stu- dents who select the Commercial Course for vocational train- ing. We are attempting to increase the number of courses 125 offered as far as space permits, and for the first time second - year Bookkeeping is being taught -as we11 as a half-year compulsory refresher course in Arithmetic 'to_`a11 .Senior Commercial students. Sets of books are kept in Bookkeep- ing, extensive clerical and secretarial practice .esperienees are received in second -year Typewriting, filing' in Office Practice, daily dictation and transcription of mailable let- ters in second -year Shorthand with emphasis placed` on ac- curacy and speed. Other courses in. the Department include First- and Second -Year Typewriting, two years of Gregg Shorthand, Junior Business Training, Economic Geography, Office Prac- tice, one year of Typewriting for Senior College and non- commercial students. Students receive training in the operation of the Friden Calculator, the Sundstrand Electric Calculator, Victor Adding Machine, Mimeograph, Ditto Liquid Duplicator, Ediphone, and the Electric Typewriter. Machines are serviced periodically. This year capable and interested students have been assigned to do clerical work for individual teachers who desire such service. I feel this experience makes their training more meaningful and practical. The clerical work in the Principal's office is assigned also to capable students. This year, for the first time, some of the routine clerical work in that office is being handled by a boy who is a com- mercial student. Students are encouraged to work for awards in com- petency in speed and accuracy in typewriting and shorthand which are offered each month. These awards stimulate in- terest and make possible individual achievement and recog- nition. I assume as 'much personal responsibility as is possible for any student whom I have personally recommended for a position or one whom I have accompanied on an inter- view which resulted in the securing of a position. After. a certain length of time, I contact the employer to check the success and happiness of an employed student; I want the graduates to be successful. 126 The Commercial Department is an integral part of the high school and the communities which it serves. May I take this opportunity .to thank sou, members of the School Committee, Principal Asa P. Daggett, and every member of the faculty and personnel of Yarmouth High School for their cooperation and interest. Respectfully submitted, PRISCILLA M. TINKHAM Commercial Teacher BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR'S REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon: I am pleased to submit my annual report as Director of Physical Education for boys of the Yarmouth Schools. Perhaps the outstanding development in Physical Education during the past few decades has been the broadening philosophy which now centers attention on the. effect of physical activities on the entire personalities of children rather than solely their effect on muscle, circula- tion, respiration and other bodily functions. Basic to this changed philosophy are the concepts that Physical Educa- tion is a phase of education rather than merely an'exercise period and that Physical Education contributes to many of the objectives of education. In recent years many people have thought that Physical Education and Athletics are two separate activities. Ac- tually, our intra or inter -scholastic sports are but a part of our program. However, the derivatives from either, I feel, are among the most important to a growing boy. Regardless of whether we are playing "bull in the ring" with the third grade boys; "kick the ball" with the fourth grade; 127 football, basketball, baseball, or golf. with boys in the high. school, our goal is to promote friendly rivalry, new friend- ship, playing skills, good sportsmanship, and improved com- nuuuity relationship. Above all, they are taught that a viola- tion of a rule of the.game brings a penalty — and that this same sequence follows in the game of life. progress This past year we have made tremendous pro g toward the accomplishment of our objectives. The spirit of the participant of our team sports, as well as the entire student body is at a new high. There have been � ecor, cord turnouts for football, basketball and baseball. A go for the first time, has been incorporated into our curriculum. I would definitely say that a healthy atmosphere exists. There nay be schools with better records on the grid- iron, court, or diamond but there certainly are none with better equipment or better facilities. This is a fact that you can well be proud of. appreciation In closing, I wish to express my sincere app to you, to the School Committee, to Mr. Daggett, the Prin- cipal, and to every member of the faculty for their coop- eration. Respectfully submitted, JOHN A. HOLLINGSWORTH. JR. Director .of Physical Education for Boys GIRL'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir : I herewith submit my report as Girl's Physical Educa- tion Instructor: • Physical Education contributes to health. strength, and physical fitness; to social education and development of en- during interests and skills. 128 Adhering to these objectives; the Junior and Senior high Sehool 'program includes: Games and contests—mass and individual Self -testing activities—apparatus work Rhythmic activities Self -conditioning activities—calisthenics In the Elementary Program, we try to develop skills in ball handling (to be used through the grades), rhythms useful not only in school but outside activities and most im- portant — good sportsmanship. In June, the children have a play -day at which time they are able to carry on the activities they have participat- ed in during the year. The Physical Education Instructor assists the School Nurse in giving the Maico Hearing Test and Massachusetts Vision Test. Respectfully submitted, (MRS.) GERALDINE HILL Physical Education Instructor for Girls ART SUPERVISOR'S YEARLY REPORT FOR • YARMOUTH, DENNIS AND BREWSTER Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr.. Kenyon: I submit my annual report as Art Supervisor of the Yarmouth. Dennis and Brewster School Systems: PROGRESS IN THE PAST YEAR: 1. In February, we submitted ninety-one original post- ers to the annual Massachusetts Humane Society Contest. Nearly five thousand posters were judged. The following students received awards: Yarmouth Elementary School—lst Prize, Carol Felten 2nd, Prize, Thomas Johnson 129 Brewster Elementary School — 2nd Prizes, Gail Kock John Ellis. • 3rd Prizes, Carolyn Ellis, Judith Gallant Alan Taber Ezra H. Baker Sehool — 1st Prize, Bobby Keene 3rd Prize, Charles Bearse In June, over three hundred original pieces of art work were submitted to the all -Cape Children's Art Show at the Cape Cod Art Association Gallery in Hyannis. We received many compliments from people from out of state on the originality of the work. The following students were award- ed prizes: 1st Prizes, Carolyn Kelley, Yarmouth High School Robert Kau11, Yarmouth- High School Charles Hood, Yarmouth High School 2nd Prize, Kerry Horton, Dennis 3rd Prize, Elaine Hunter, Brewster Honorable Mentions: Paulette Cassen, Yarmouth Sidney Horton, Yarmouth John Gunnery, Dennis Milton Feltch, Yarmouth 2. Five art movies are on this year's schedule: Octo- ber, "Drawing with a Pencil"; December, "The Nature of Color"; February, "Reflections -in Water"; March, "Brush Techniques" ;_May, "Ilopi Arts and Crafts". Another film on American native art, "The Story of the Maya", is to be sandwiched in if possible. The variety of art films is hoped to catch the interest of the students and carry them into— more creativeness on their own. These films are shown where they do not compete with regular classes. . 3. Students have been encouraged to express them- selves as freely as possible in order to produce original work. In this way, they will enjoy their work more. 4. Experimental work has continued and many new mediums of art expression have been added : ceramics, glazes, colored inks, linoleum block printing, etc. 5.. Many local organizations have asked for help with 71* 4 130 posters, book jackets, etc., and the students have produced some good art work. 6. Murals have been made in all grades from the first through the eighth to help students understand Avail decora- tion. Their knowledge increases with each succeeding mural and with each year, preparing them to decorate walls for dances. plays and general performances: 7. I wish to thank the teachers for their cooperation in the art problems. They are to be commended for the work they do on their own art projects. OBJECTIVES IN THE NEAR FUTURE: 1. Encourage experimentation to keep art new and exciting. Experiment to produce originality; introduce new materials for more creativeness. 2. Cooperate with all who need art work in connection with the community and its library, churches, and school activities. 3. Encourage competition to stimulate a broader in- terest in art. Encourage students to work voluntarily on their art. 4. Take interested students to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in the spring, if possible. 5. Originality is still the motivating goal, not copy- book perfection. Respectfully submitted, ALFRED E. BLANCHARD Art Supervisor REPORT OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SUPERVISOR Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I am pleased to report the continued progress of the Elementary School instrumental group. A large number of new students are receiving instruction this year and within 131 a short time will be ready to become members of the band. This past year, the Junior Band has played for the P. T. A., and all school functions. The High School Band appeared this year for the first time in uniform, adding to the color and the school spirit. The Band journeyed to Provincetown with the football team for the Thanksgiving Day game, thereby adding to the number of boys and girls participating in the event. I wish to thank the Home Economics Department for assisting the Majorettes with their uniforms, the Superin- tendent and Principal for arranging extra practice sessions,. the parents for transporting the band members to and from the games. Mr. Housman and Mr. Lawrence for the many things they have done. Mrs. Jacobs, for all the telephoning and writing necessary in obtaining the uniforms, and last but not least, the band members and majorettes for_ a job well done. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD G. LaPORTE, JR. Supervisor, Instrumental Music REPORT OF VOCAL MUSIC SUPERVISOR Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear- Mr. Kenyon: I am herewith submitting the annual report of the Vocal Music Program in the Yarmouth Schools for the year 1954. In the Elementary School, a program of singing. danc- ing. creating, playing and listening was in effect. In the spring, an operetta, "Hansel and Gretel" was presented by the three upper grades. This represented the final activity for the Elementary School. When schoolresumed in • the Fall, the regular Ele- mentary school vocal music program was once again put into effect, with a few slight revisions to the curriculum. •4 a 132 The program presently consists of the regular five -division- al study outline of Singing, Listening, Playing, Rhythmic Activities, and Creative Activities.. Each classroom teacher receives a monthly lesson plan, listing the five divisions and their us -es with the songs chosen • for that month. The Junior High School Chorus, organized last spring has resumed its activities with plans for a concert sometime after the Christmas Holiday. During the Spring Term in the High School, the Glee Club presented a program of sacred music during Holy Week, followed by an assembly concert for the High School. The Glee Club members participated in the Commencement Exercises in June, also. The High School Glee Club has been greatly enlarged this year. There are eighty regular members in all, thirty of which represent the male voices. Since the mixed Glee Club is entirely new, much musical preparation•is necessary before any public performance is possible. I would like to enlarge this musical organization to an even greater extent; members have already elected their own governing body and will subsequently learn to function as a Choral Arts Society should. Music is just one phase of our study, since I have placed equal emphasis on the mean- ing of unified work, responsible feeling and the meaning of professional pride in their organization. However, if an organization of this type is to be successful, a great deal more time is needed. It is very difficult to make any great musical stride during one short period per school week. It is my sincere desire; that much more may be added to the High School Vocal Music Program during the ensuing months. . As a new • teacher this year, -I would like to express my gratitude to you, sir, and to Mr. Bragg and Mr. Daggett for their help and thoughtful suggestions where my work is concerned. Respectfully submitted, FRANCES R. TRISORIO Supervisor, Vocal Music 133 SEWING DEPARTMENT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon: - it is with pleasure that I submit my first annual report of the Sewing Department of Yarmouth High School. Due to the installation of our new home economics classroom, the value and scope of this department has con- tinued to grow. A greater number of girls have consistently displayed an enthusiastic and intelligent desire to learn more about the art of sewing. Because the fashion show of last spring was such a tremendous success every effort will be made to make this year's fashion show as entertaining and informative as possible. Since parent, student, teacher cooperation is necessary in every phase of a child's education, a mother -daughter tea has been scheduled for February. It is my sincere hope that this will promote a greater stimulus for further train- ing in the domestic science field. At present, our high school girls do not seem to realize the vastness and importance of our Interior Decorating course. Posters and exhibits will be made this year with the hope of creating an awareness and curiosity for color, line, design. The practical application of this course shall be stressed. Many girls have already obtained a knowledge of antiques,particularly furniture, as well as room re- modeling and decorating. I wish to express my sincere thanks to you, Mr. Kenyon, Mr. Daggett, and to all othersin the faculty who have assisted and cooperated with the Sewing Department. Respectfully submitted, ANN C. FORAN Sewing Department 134 YARMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT NorthSouth West Grade Side Side Side Total 7 12 33 27 72 8 12 18 21 51 9 24 40 32 96 10 12 23 25 60 11 12 36 22 70 12 16 33 22 71 Totals 88 183 149 420 HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS Grade Yarmouth Dennis Brewster 9 66 30 0 10 37 22 2 11 47 23 0 12 49 22 0 Totals 199 97 2 REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE For the Year Ending December 31, 1954: Number of cases investigated 25 Personal sickness 4 Truancy 21 Returned to school 22 Left school 3 HAROLD E. HALLETT Supervisor of Attendance THE CENSUS ENUMERATOR'S REPORT October 1, 1954 Number of Minors in the Town, October 1, 1954 Ages 5-7 Ages 7-16 Boys 101 227 Girls 96 296 Total 197 523 Distribution of above minors: In public 'school 98 'In private school Not enrolled in any school 99 Total 135 520 3 197 523 MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1954 Boys: Grade 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Totals 1 933 3 45 2 942 1 52 3 13 34 8 55 4 430 2 1 37 5 423 8 1 . 38 6 424 5 1 34 7 622 5 1 34 8 1 4 19 8 1 33 9 11 28 1.4 2 55 10 7 15 8 30 11 419 5 1 29 12 2 21 3 26 Total 942 58 39 42 27 41 33 36 44 34 31 26 4 466 Girls: Grade 4-5--6- 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Totals 1 833 2 - 43 2 . 634 3 43. 3 _319_12 3 37 4 513 3 21 5 10 31 4 2 47 6 10 16 3 2 31 7 628 .2 36 8 524 3 1 2 35. 9 822 7 1 38 10 323 2 1 29 11 728 5 1 41 12 1 11 31 1 1 45 Total 8 39 39 27 35 47 26 38 36 28 39 44 37 2 1 446 Total of all 17 81 97 66 77 74 67 71 72 72 73 75 63 6 1 912 ti • 1 136 COSTS OF SCHOOLS The amount expended for the support of schools in 1954 was : . $229,769.81 Dennis High School Tuition *25,916.00 Massachusetts School Fund, Part I 34,571.20 Reimbursement on Transportation 15,095.55 75,582.75 75,582.75 $154,187.06 - 1954 SUMMARY SHEET 1954 APPROPRIATION GENERAL EXPENSES SCHOOL COMMITTEE— Other Expenses $ 91.58 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Salaries 5,392.30 Other. Expenses 1,123.23 EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS 5,702.27 PRINCIPALS High Elementary TEACHERS High Elementary TEXTBOOKS High Elementary STATIONERY, SUPPLIES High Elementary EXPENSE OF OPERATING SCHOOL Wages of Janitor High 5,335.82 4,503.99 65,127.87 52,2769 2,400.57 3,328.83 & MISC. 6,579.64 4,090.78 5,634.19 $232,117.33 Elementary 'Fuel High Elementary Misc. High Elementary MAINTENANCE—Repairs High Elementary LIBRARIES High Elementary HEALTH High Elementary TRANSPORTATION High Elementary NEW EQUIPMENT INSURANCE Total OPEN BALANCE 137 4,650.44 4,146.89 2,988.96 7,009.79 2,886.09 12,567.76 1,834.53 568.55 210.72 1,385.31 1,414.25 11,473.96 8,754.66 5,442.80 2,845.34 $229,769.81 2,347.52 $232,117.33 $232,117.33 YARMOUTH FINANCIAL STATEMENT December 31, 1954 . ITEMS GENERAL CONTROL Salaries Other Expenses• INSTRUCTION Salaries Textbooks Supplies Spent in 1954 Needed for 1955 $ 5,392.30 $ 5,700.00 1,214.81 800.00 132,948.64 5,729.40 10,670.42 146,812.00 5,500.00 7.600.00 m"KiArs:itr��" "' •ice-ilii*_iii., n w 0 y 0 wtiwoOtrix�► rnyn c4 w Q p;� y� Z. m hi r o°' ►4� yoyorn��not�a � 1-3 W0 W C/2�Wrr"x • *1 .5 a.Z �'z iir prom �ydor�°oo Q' b ��01 zzzx zd a n o� z l�t�o 7�d514 g tir o� IW X p d • . tTi .5 i -i c ND ▪ P ��o 10 Pt -ooS 0 up C00CD5 t 0 c 1-1 IND OD 00 01 b C.11 IA =i O b b bbo CW iA cr ND Co i., bo Co Co O O O O MI IP [D O 1 O CD 00 CM W 1..1 OD IND l� 0 14 gyp. CC CO - Ca I-+ t, O rpt CO O O CT ppGn00 p W 0 0 0 0 O O O SO 0 0 O S S O O C O 080 0 S 0 S © 0 S S .$ $$ ' LIST OF TEACHERS SCHOOL YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER, 1954 Names Where Educated Appointed High School: Asa P. Daggett Bowdoin College and University of Maine 1953 Mrs. Marion Baker New York University 1951 Stanley M. Daggett University of Massachusetts 1952 Miss Marie T. 1)'Arche Regis College—Our Lady of Mercy College 1954 Philip T. Egan, Jr. Holy Cross College — Boston University 1952 Miss Ann C. Foran Boston University 1954 Mrs.. Marguerite P. Garland Worcester Normal School 1950 William H. IIaigl► Colgate 1952 Mrs. Geraldine L. Hill Posse School Of Physical Training 1945 George J. Hill Hyannis State Teachers' College Bridgewater State • 1952 John A. Hollingsworth, Jr. University of New Hampshire 1952 Robert E. Kingsbury Northeastern University — Boston University 1953 Clifford O: Lindahl University of New Hampshire 1951 Miss. Ann. K. McKeon Hyannis State Teachers' College 1942 Gilbert Muir Colby College 1949 Mrs: Marguerite N. Ormon Boston University 1953 Miss Sona Tahmizian Colby College • 1953 Miss Priscilla Tinkham Boston University { 1948 Mrs. Jeannette S. Tripp Mount Holyoke College 1942 Edward M. Webster Wentworth Institute 1930 Elementary School: Robert A. Bragg Boston University 1950 .1... Miss Dorothea M. Abbott New Britain Teachers' College 1950 dl�i'll 11 �ifiiiYf�luYu flh 111 in I Mrs. Esther M. Adams Miss Margaret J. Christie Emmanuel College Mrs. F. Arnold Clanny Mrs. Elinor A. Dee Mrs. Esther M. Rupee Mrs. Alice M. Durant Boston Teachers' College Miss l3reda B. Fitzgibbon St. Louis Institute Mrs. Urania K. Fournaris IIyannis State Teachers', College Mrs. Jeannette E. Godfrey Mrs. Ellen F. Gott Miss Joan Horton Mrs. Mary L. Joyce Miss Margaret P. Kelleher Miss Elizabeth 0. Kelley Mrs. Irene H. Paulson • Miss Marguerite E. Small Supervisors: Alfred E. Blanchard Yale Richard G. LaPorte, Jr. Miss Frances R. Trisorio oIlli. -.m North Adams Teachers' College 1950 1954 Bridgewater State Teachers' College 1954 Perry Normal School 1949 Boston University 1953 1949 1954 1953 Bridgewater State Teachers' College 1954 Hyannis State Teachers' College 1953 Tufts College 1954 Staley College 1952 St. John College 1954 Lesley College 1950 Framingham Normal School. 1950 Bridgewater State Teachers' College 1935 lligh School: Mrs. Viola P. Garton, Manager Mrs. Ellen Nickerson Mrs. Ernestine Nixon Mrs. Lillian Tobin 1952 New England Conservatory of Music 1951 New England Conservatory of Music Boston University College of Music .1954 CAFETERIA Elementary School: Mrs. Elizabeth Keveney, Manager Mrs. Elizabeth Cash Mrs. Anna Taylor t7t7t7t7t7t7t7Ct7C1t70n 0 0 0 0 07n'7y0ww ww www w wwwwwv..7.0 .-1 ,1 .-s 8 o m m m ivoo.m.= 0q= 85 ..;A £ C C C C O 5 v,y .•.::O Ob O O pb to N co `"'p..`,.p•rg.p..rp•... H X7COC C`< as s p p .N... .p,G.y N O O `,, ... 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Jalicki, Walter I. Jennings, Dora M. Jennings, William H. Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Ivzr Joly, Julia W. Jones, Dorothy Eddy Jones, Marie C. Jostedt, Mary Usher Kelley, Annette L. Kelley, H. Paul Kelley, Henry A. Kelley, Raymond L. Kelley, Ruth I. Kelley, Suzanne Kelly, Marion F. Kelly, William D. Keveney, Elizabeth M. Keveney, John B. Keveney, Lawrence M. Keveney, Sara L. Keveney, William J. Knowles, Mary A. Knowles, Mattie C. Kuehdorf, Selma M. Lawrence, George M. Lewis, Stephen Henry Lockwood. Eunice Z. Lockwood, Philip MacDonald, Charles F. MacDonald, Helen M. Maclean, Elizabeth C. Mahon, Annie P. Mahon, William J. Marchant, Walter L., Jr. Marshall, Grace Matthews, Alyce H. Matthews, Charles B. Matthews, Thomas F. McIntosh, William T. Milliken, Agnes E. Milliken, Charles W. Newcomb, Doris H. Newell, Annetta W. Nickerson, Ellen M. Nickerson. Ethel D. Nickerson, Lila N. Nickerson, Norton A. Nixon, Dorothy G. Nixon, Elmer W. Otis, Dorothy M. Pailler, Eugene C. Pailler, Grace C. Paino, Angela Pazakis, Mary A. Pazakis, Micheal R. Pease, Roland F. Pease, Wilhelmina D. Perera, Faith P. Perera, Gino L. Perera, Guido R. Perera, Guido R. Jr. Peterkin, Eleanor F. Peterkin, Albert G. Peterson, Gustave W. Peterson, Marion L. Pfeiffer, Leslie H. Pfeiffer, Ruth A. Philbrook, Patricia K. Philbrook, W. Richard Phillipps, Benjamin F. Phinney, Arthur O. Phinney, Lucille F. Pierce, George W. Preble, Elsie M. Priestnal, James Provencher, Arthur W. Provencher, Lorraine M. Randall, Dorothy A. Randall, Raymond F. Riley, Barbara L. Riley, Charles S. Rock, Florence M. Roderick, Alfred Rogers, Lizzie T. Rudelt, Harry W. Rudelt, Kathryn Ryder, Genevieve Ryder, Harry S. Ryder, Horace G. Salmineu, Rita H. Salminen, Wayne V. Sanderson, Charles D. Santospirito, Anthony Santospirito, Caterina Scharffe, Martha M. Scharffe, Walter W. Silver, John Simmons, Karin K. Simmons, Lloyd L. Smith, Albert Smith, Annette B. Smith, Arthur Stevens, Henry R. Stever, Harry C. Swift, Anna M. Swift,. Charles F. Swift, Marjorie W. Swift, Sarah M. Tabor, Betsey W. Taylor, Carrie H. Taylor, Helen C. Taylor, Leonore F. Taylor, Irving P. Taylor, Lucy H. Taylor, Richard B. Thacher, Grace Hall Thacher, Mary Thompson, Helen Kidd Thorp, Irvine Thorp, Myrtie G. Tufts, Faith S. Tufts, Peter Urquhart, John W. Urquhart, Marion E. Usher, Catherine S. Usher, Henry R., Jr. Usher,, Jonathan Usher, Sylvia M. VanRiper, Eleanor W. VanRiper, Peter VanRiper, Stanley V. Vogel, Joseph H. Whelden, Annie M. Whelden, Danforth C. Whelden, Ross G. Whitcomb, Charles F. Whitcomb, Ruth T. White, Martha E. White, Sally C. White, William N. Wilde, Bertha H. Wilde, Hilma J. Young, George E. Precinct 2 — Yarmouth Anthony, Abram R. Anthony, Ida D. Anthony, Russell T. Babbitt, Samuel B., Jr. Babbitt, Shirley A. Backstrom, Harry Backstrom, Inez M. Baker, Alfred Collins Baker, Florence M. Baker, Hazel B. Baker, Myrtle E. Baker, Thomas L. Bencks, Freda M. Bencks, Herman C. Bishop, Minnie Booth, Arnold T. Bowden, Lillian C. Bray, Carrie D. Bray, Ernest H. Burns, Hazel K. Burns, Milton R. Campbell, Agnes M. Campbell, Vernon A., Jr. 143 • Canning, Olive Canning, Robert W. Canty, Mary L. Canty, Stephen A. Cash, Agnes H. Cash, Arthur Cash, Allen Ray Cash, Donald M. Cash, Elizabeth M. Cash, . Helvi L. Cash, Lillian M. Cash, Raymond Cash, Rosaleah Cash, Steven Allen Cash. Theodore L. Chalke, Effin G. G., Jr.. Chalke, Helen C. Champlin, Alice H. Champney, Elizabeth Champney, Hervey G. Champney, Marie G. Champney, Richard W. Chapin, Margaret L. Chapman, Florence S. Chapman, Gilman D. Chessman, Harry B. Chick, Selena J. Clark, Amy B. Clark, Gordon Clark, Gordon, Jr. Clark, Mary G. Clements, Florence P. Clements, George F., Jr. Clements, George F. Clements, John A. Clift, Ruth G. Coggeshall, Ann S. Coggeshall, Cook G. Cornell, Edna G. Couto, Myron C.— Cox, —Cox, Maty E. Cox, William E. Craig, Phyllis L. Cressy, Gertrude A. Cressy, Nelson F. Davignon, Edgar J. Davignon, Theresa DeMacedo, Antonio DeMacedo, Catherine J. DeWitt, Sarah E. Doane, Alice L. Doane, 'Russell M. Donley, Gerald D. Donley, Mildred L. Eaton. Richard C. Edwards, Isabel M. Ellis, Charlotte L. 144 Ellis, Clifton W. Ellis, Emily Ellis, Irving C. Ellis, James W. Ellis, John B. Ellis, John L. Ellis, Ulla F. Ellis, Lydia H. Ellis, Richard G. Ellis, Sarah E. EllsworElmer E. Ellsworth, Helen Nash Embler, Betsey S. Evans, Mattie M. Fleck, Nellie C. Francis, Joseph L. Francis, Mary N. Gardner, Martha E. Gero, Sue • Gibbs, Edwin Gibbs, Grace H. Goodes, Anne G. Goodes, Edward G. C., Jr. Gorham, Oliver D. Gray, Oscar Grindle, Blanche G. Hague, Katherine Hague, Thomas Hallett, Gertrude E. Hallett, Marjorie C. Handy, Joseph L. Harris, Amy Clark Harris, John E. Hayes, Anna Marie Hayes, Harold L., Jr. Heideman, Gysberthus Heideman, Margaret C. Holbrook, Beryl G. HolbrookCharles A., Jr. Jacobs, Robert H. Jacobs, Velma N. Jarvis, Emma Jarvis, Ernest R. Johnson, Arthur M. Johnson, Stella A. Jones, Leslie. C. Jones, Zola S. Kau ler, John E. Kauler, Rosalind M. 'Keane, Joseph J. - Keane, Mary B. Keith, Lillian A. Keith, Starr Kelley, Albert H., Jr. Kelley, Arthur. T. Kelley, Marcia Kelley, Philomena 1 11 Kelley, Ralph L. Kelley, Syme Kemp, Edna M. Lyon, Frank C. Lyon. Mabel P. MacDonald, Catherine E. MacDonald, Eileen T. Macbonald, Neil F. Madison, Katherine. P. Madison, Richard `L. McGrath, Marguerite J. Mertens, Elsie A. Michaelis, Catherine P. Miller, Florence E. Miller, Jeanette V. - Miller, William B. Morrisy, Chester R. Morrisy, Esther A. Muller, Virginia M. Muller, William D., Jr. Naugler, Arol B. Nickerson, Bertha M. Nickerson, Beverly L. Nickerson, James L. Nickerson, Lavaughny G. Norback, Mabel S. O'Malley, Grace M. O'Malley, John F. Parker, Maude D. Payne, Anne C. Payne, George R. Phillips, Burleigh E. - Phillips, Eva P. A. Porter, Charles R. Porter, Evelyn L. Prince, Dorothy M. Prince, Lawrence Pulsifer, Elsie H. Pulsifer; Gorham Pulsifer, Ruth T. Pulsifer, Thomas B. Quirk, James R. Quirk, Joanne E. Robbins, Frank Robbins, Sarah Evelyn Rogers, Edith M. Rogers, Frances R. Rogers, Harold H. Rogers, John H. Ross, Gladys Ross, Herman A. Russell, Bertram . E., Jr. Russell, Gladys L. Ryder, Harriet W. Sampson,- Olive L. Sampson, Orie D. W. Schauwecker, Dorcas J. Schauwecker, Florence T. Schauwecker, Fred C. Schauwecker, -Frederick C., Jr. Schofield, Elizabeth R. Shepherd, Darrell R. Shepherd, Sara W. Sheppard, Carl R. Sheppard, Gertrude Joan Sjoden, Sylvia Small, Marguerite E. Snowden, Harold J. Snowden, Eleanor H. Stevens, Beulah B. Stevens, John A. Stevens, Russell E. Stobbart, Olive G. Stobbart, Margaret L. Stobbart, U. Frederick Syrjala, Vaina Tallman, Bradford L. Tallman, Elva M. Taylor, James J. - Taylor, Mary J. Taylor, Pauline Nickerson Taylor, Phebe T. Thacher, Beatrice T. Thacher, Dorothy H. Thacher, Frederick Thacher, Frederick J. Thacher, Ira R. Thacher, Isaac H. Thacher, Lester G. Thacher, Lucy G. Thacher, Nellie J. Thacher, Ruth M. Thacher, Samuel R. Thatcher, May R. Tolley, Dora J. Tolley, Walter Tolley, Walter Jr. Tripp, Flora E. Tripp, Herbert C. Trott, Grace C. Trott, Wesley H., Jr. Turner, Hazel F. Turner; William Van Dusen, Charles A. Van Dusen, Evelyn A. Walker, Grace E. _Walker, Russell R. Wallace, Ruth Wood Wallace, William Wheaton, Helen M. Whelden, Barbra E. Whelden, Frank E. Whelden, Frank E.,. Jr. Whelden," Millie M. Whitney, Charles F. Whittemore, Dana H. Whittemore, Janette S. Williams, Haskell Williams, Katherine Williams, Marguerita W. Williams, Robert J. Williams, Priscilla Wilson, Harry Wilson, Virginia M. Worthington, Mary J. Young, Harold F. Young, Idella J. Precinct 3 — South Yarmouth Aborn, Ella L. Aborn, William H. Aldrich, Ella M. Aldrich, Isabel F. Aldrich, Leon H. Aldrich, Thomas R. Allen, Burton E. Allen, Caroline C. Allen, Jennie E. Allen, Mae E. Allen, Ora I. - _. Ambrose, Edward W. Ambrose, Gale E. Amenta, H. Ruth Amenta, Joseph P. Anderson, Ernest R. Anderson, Harry W. Anderson, Helen M. Anderson, Marilyn J. Anderson, Violet B. Angell, Josephine B. Angell, William Curtis Angus, Fred M. Angus, John Angus, Rena L Angus, Willie Jane Appleton, Arthur H. Appleton, Frank H. Appleton, Rachel E. Appleton, Richard F. Arey, Earl Arey, Mary Rita - Arseneaux, Henry J., Jr. Arseneaux, William J. Bailey, Ethel G. Bailey, John M. Baker, Alfred A. Baker, Anna G. Baker, Anna M. Baker, Annie E. 145 146 Baker, Annie Laura Baker, Arthur Baker, Arthur L. Baker, -Betty A. Baker, Caroline S. Baker, Carrie L. Baker, Clarence A. Baker, Earle F. Baker, Eleanor Baker, Ellen B. Baker, Hazel N. Baker, Helen M. Baker, Ida B. Baker, Marjorie E. Baker, Marjorie S. Baker, Mildred E. Baker, Mildred F. Baker, Richard C. Baker, Susie E. Baker, Thaddeus • Baker, Warren C. Baker, William H. Baker, William J. Baker, Willis H. Banks, Frank E. Banks, Grace M. Barker, Helen M. Barney, Benjamin F. Barnicoat, Ellen E. Barnicoat, Frederick M. Bassett, Bertha C. Bassett, Gladys J. Bassett, J. Albert Bassett, Reuben Stanford Bates, Margery M. Bates, Robert Bear, Derge D. Bear, Verna M. Beattie, Marion E. Benner, Gertrude M. Benner, Hildreth Benoit, E. Doris Benoit, Leroy J. Bennett, William J. Bennett, Mary Patricia Best, Edith J. Best, Roy F. Bishop, Madeline Bishop, Lester R. Blackwell, Bertha E. Blackwell, Charles 0. Blackwell, Edith M. Blackwell, Elsie F. Bliss, Rae V. Boardman, Ruth Boesse, Marilyn Boesse, Maude W. Booth, Clarence Boothby, Edith F. Boothby, Warren C. Boston, Cecilia G. Bowen, Patricia M. Bowen, Ralph F. Boylen, Andrew J. Boylen, Mildred E. Bragg, Robert A. Bragg, Rosamond W. Breed, Francis W. Breed, Myrtle B. Britton, Dorothy Britton, Lee Brown, Alfred C. Brown, Edith E. Brown, Ethel H. Brown, William V. Bryar, Everett L. Bryar, Mary F. Bryar, Mary L. Bryar, Norman L. Bullock, Elwood P. Bullock, Harriett E. Bulman, Helen J. Bulman, Joseph C. Burgess, Ava L. Burgess, Clarence M. Burgess, Clarence M., Jr. Burgess, Dorothy L Burgess, Edna M. Burgess, Harry V. Burkett, Charles E. Burlingame, Isabelle M. Butler, James - A. Butler, Mary 0. Butler, Sara M. Butler, Walter H. Campbell, Chester C. Campbell, Donald L. Campbell, Mae Campbell, Florence A. Campbell, Virgil W. Campbell, Lillian A. Canning, Alice G. Canzano, Catherine Canzano, Edward Carey, Joseph J. Carpenter, A. Howard Carpenter, Susie E. Carson, John E. Carson: Marion S. Cartwright, Madeline L. Cash, Ruth M. Catten, David W. Catten, Martha B. Chamberlain, Arnold M. Chamberlain, Madelyn lT. Chapman, Chapman, Elizabeth L. Chapman, Gladys W. Chapman, Kenneth C. Chapman, Luther R. Chapman, Norman S. Chapman, Norman S., Jr. Chapman, William Chase, Carlton E. Chase, Clara P. Chase, Ebenezer B. Chase, Ellen M. Chase, Francis L. Chase, Julia Chase, Kenneth E. Chase, Lysander Chase, Magdalene L. Chase, Margaret Chase, Mary A. Chase, Shirley B. Chase, Virginia C. Chesley, Mary G.. Churchill, Lucretia M. Cifelli, George S. Cifelli, Lucille L. Clark, David F. S. Clark, Halsey R. Clift, John Gorham Clift, Melva B. Cloran, Francis B. Cloran, Kathryn P. Coffin, Sarah R. Cole, John D. Cole, Ruth A. Collins, Thomas E. Comstedt, Isabel L. - Cotell, Adele C. Cotell, Carlton H. Cotell, JosephRS. Cotell, Mary Cotell, Prescott F. Cotell, Rosanna C. Cotelle, Ethel M. Cotton, Arthur C. Cotton, Ethel W. Coulter, Barbara M. Coulter, Gerald F. Cox, Harriett P. Crocker, Evelyn M. Crocker, Willis G., Jr. Crosby, Gertrude M. Crosby, John F. Crowell, Anna B. Crowell, Francis M. Crowell, Hattie M. Crowell, Mildred L. 147 Crowell, Ralph Crowell, Robert F. Crowell, Rodney S. Crowell, Ruby M. Crowell, Mich B. F. Crowley, Crowley, John R. III Culley, Dorothy M. Cullet, Jack Curtis, Helen H. Curtis, Herman: G. Curtis, Joseph G. Curtis, Marion H. Curtis, Philip G. Curtis, Philip G., Jr. Cusick, Marion G. Dahlen, Dorothy F. Dahlen, Earle F. Dale, Bernardme M. Dale, Robert J. Daggett, Asa P. Daggett, LaVerne I. Dauphinais, AnnH..g Dauphinais, Lloyd Dauphinais, Marion H. Davenport, Edward A., 2nd Davenport, Elizabeth V. U. Davenport, Helen M. Davenport:Robert G. Davis, Alice B. Davison, GraceWilford ford A. Dayton, Arline B. Dayton, Cornelia E. Dayton, David R. Dayton, Doris R. Dayton, Edwin R Dayton, Richard L. Dee, Elinor Allen Dempsey; Mabelle A. Dempsey, Mary E. Dempsey, Philip E. Derick, Elaine F. Derick, James E. DeSilver, Bruce M. DeSilver, Revena E. DeSilver,. Sadie N: Dilworth, Clarence R. Dilworth, Maude Mary Dimock, John G. Dimock, Mary E. Dimock, Mildred A. Dimock, Robie W. DiTiberio, Emmanuel Doherty, Doherty, Katherine A. n G. Doherty,- ON 148 Donnelly, Cecil G. Donnelly, Frances K. Donovan, James T. Donovan, Lena J. Domin, Dorothea E. Drechsler.-Dorothy S. Driscoll, Christina L. Duff, Jeanette T. Duff, Preston Duffy, Flora E. Duffy, James N. Dumican, Frederick A. Dumican, Irene T. Dunbar, Dorothy M. Dunbar, Eugene W. Dunham, Elise L. Durant, Clarence N. Durant, John J. Durant, Katherine S. Durmer, Alice J. Durmer, Arnold S. Dustin, Albert R. Dwyer, Elizabeth Dyer, Dorothy C. Dyer, Harold E. Eager, Charles W. Eager, Elizabeth A. Eaton, Albert L. Eaton, Phyllis C. Eckley, Alice K. Eckley, PaulR. Edwards, Elaine S. Edwards, Lillian C. Edwards, Robert K. Edwards, Roger G. Edwards, Roger G., Jr. Egan, Alice K. Egan, Philip T.. Jr. Ekman, Arne M. Ekman, Gladys M. Eldredge, Ethel B. Eldridge, Dorothy M. Eldridge, Elijah H. Eldridge, Henry W. Eldridge, Mary L. Elmore, Samuel D. Emerson, Clifton E. Emerson, Ruth Emond, Henry J. English, Louise M. Erwin, Harold A. Erwin, Phyllis H. Everit, Dorothy Gifford Everit, Hattie S. Fairweather, Helen G. Fairweather, James C. Farris, Irma -L. Farris, Russell Davis Fernald, Lorain S. Field, Anna Johnson Field, John B., Jr. Field, John B. Flint, Arthur W. Flint, Dorothy W. C. Flint, Willard Fontneau, Carol. E. Fontneau, Earle N. Fontneau, Earle Dean Fontneau, Fleda G. Forsythe, John R. Forsythe, Marion C. Foster, Herbert H. Foster, Marguerite L. Foster, Warren C. Francis, Amy Chase Frost, William P. Frost, Winifred J. Frothingham, Irene P. Frothingham, Theodore Fruean, Edmund III Fruean, Edmund, Jr. Fruean, John R. Fruean, Laura J. Fruean, Marguerite R. Fuller, Emma M. Fuller, Wilfred J. Gagne, Cyril P. Garland, Marguerite P. Gerald, Nina P. Gifford, Hazel W. Gilbert, Marion L. Gilkey, Charles W. Gilkey, Geraldine . B. Gilkey, Mary Jane Gill, Gertrude A. Glazier, Bessie U. Glazier, Philip N.. Goodwin, Bessie M. Gosselin, Edward J. Gosselin, Pauline B. Gott, Jean M. Gott, Roger T., Jr. Gould, Jessica L. Goutos, Jerome G. Goutos, Toula J. Graham, Blanche I. Graham, Eliza D. Graham, Fred H. Gray, Allein P. Gray, Richard H. Grayson, Donald D. Grayson, Hermine A. Grayson, Louise H. Grayson,_ Richard D. Greelish, Anne. V. Greelish, Joseph P. Greene, Franklin Taft Greene, Marjorie 3. Greer, Arthur Greer, Harriet C. Grew, Ernest W. Grew, Eva L. Grew, Thomas Alvin Grew, Virginia C. Griggs, Arthur W. Griggs, Nellie M. Gritman, Dorothy S. Gritman, William Groom, Patrick A. Guertin, Elizabeth L. Guertin, Romeo Z. Guild, George F. Guild, Vernon C. Hadfield, Arnold L. Hadfield, Gertrude E. e D. Hagertty, Hallet, Fannie E.. Hallett, Donald C. Hallett,Hallett, Flora I. A.th Hallett, Florence V. Hallett, Harold Hallowell, icha d P., 2nd Halunen, Edith B.John Emil, Jr. Hamblin, Halunen, Gordon C. Hamblin, Sadie L. Hamblin, William F. Hamblin, William N. Hamilton, Marjorie A. Hammond, Alli S.e Handy, Aubrey Handy, Bernice E. Handy, Leroy Hannan, Anna E. Hannan, James A. Haraden, John W. Haraden, Sarah H. Harlem, Lewis W. Harlem, Stacea H. Harrison, Edwin R. Harrison, Mary A. Harrold, Gertrude V. Harrold, Ira O. Hassett, Richard H. Hastings, Arthur C., Jr. Hastings, John A. Hastings, Louise A. Hastings, Nancy Hastings, Orlando B. Haswell, Alice W. 149 Haswell, Amos K. Haswell, Gertrude Hathaway, Lillian B. Hathaway, LOuis S. Hawes, Warren R. Healey John D. Healey, Mary E. Healy, Muriel E. Hemeon, Elizabeth J. Henderson, Gertrude Hendry, Joan Hill, George F. Hills, David P. Hills,. Vivian C. Hocking, Donald W. Hocking, Muriel E. Hodgson, Rose 8. Hoffman, Bessie Hoke, Margaret I. Hollingsworth, N nc9 ., Jr. Hollingsworth, Holton, Arthur C. Holton, Carrie M. Holway, Fannie A. S. Holway, Florence Reed Holway, Spear T. Homer, Eugene A. Homer, GenevaM.Homer, Gertrude Homer, Gorham P. Homer, Gorham P., Jr. Homer, Jessie B. Homer, Marguerite Homer, Oscar H. Hope, Barbara A. Hope, Bennett Burton Hope, Everitt—W. Hope, Geneva J. Horn, Aletta E. Horton, Joan C. Horton, Sidney -. Horton, Zelma C. Hosking, John W. Hosking, Rebecca P. Howes, Elizabeth Humphreys Howes, HJ mon E. Hughes, hn Hunt, Alice iCD. Hunt, Delpe Husband, William Hussey, Elizabeth M. . Ingraham. Dorothy Z. Ingraham, Lloyd G. Jacobs, Muriel P. Jacobs, Winfred R. Jennings, Isabel P. Jennings, Leland B. 150 Jocoy, Margaret R. Jodoin, Eileen R. Jodoin, Gerard L. Johnson, Annie L. Johnson, Edward A. Johnson, Elliott A. Johnson, Francis. M. Johnson, Louise B. Johnson, Marie Alda Johnson, Mary Ellen Johnson, Robert. H., Jr. Johnson, Robert H. W. Johnson, Robert R. Johnson, Rose M. Johnson, Samuel F. Jones, Evelyn V. Jones, Thomas M. Jordan, Ruth E. Joyce, Martin W. Joyce, Mary Louise Katzman, Polly Leseur Keaveney, James S. Keifer, Virginia P. Kelley, Alton S. Kelley; Anna M. Kelley, Charles E. Kelley, Claire B. Kelley, Clement H. Kelley, Delyria B. Kelley, Donald K. Kelley, Elizabeth O. Kelley, Emilienne Kelley, George H. Kelley, Harold M. Kelley, H. Bertram Kelley, Helena B. Kelley, Mercie L. Kelley, Myrtle L. Kelley, Pearl M. Kelly, Andrew B. Kelly, Marjorie B. Kendrick, Irving W. Kennedy, Edward G. Kenney, Johanna Kenrick, Lilian E. Kenrick, Marie A. Kenrick, Marie S. Kerrigan, Thomas Paul Kespert, Lillian T. Kesti, Edward Kesti, Karin T. King, Ruth Kittell, Earl A. Kittredge, Mabel Hyde Kley, Herberta Kley, Otto Knapp, Julia C. Lacouture,Edith G. Lacouture, Edgar R. Lakin, Houghton G. LaMarsh, Irene P. LaMarsh, John Lanza, Angelo Lanza, Mary M. Larson, George G. Lawrence, Ruth Lay, Eleanor M. Lay, Rebecca W. Laycock, Gertrude M. Leake, John S. Leake, Kathryn A. Leavitt, Dorothy M. Leavitt, Ray M. LeBlanc, Sadie LeBlanc, Theodore W. Leckie, Helen P. Leckie, Lewis H. Lee, Marjorie J. LeGeyt, Charlotte E. LeGeyt, Dorothy W. LeGeyt, Earl T. LeGeyt, Warren B. LeMoal, Marie LeMoal, Victor Leonard, Frank E. LeSage, Anna Z. LeSage, Peter A. Letteney, Grace Mary Letteney, William Bernard Lilley, Agnes P. Lilley, James W. Linnell, A. Pauline Lincoln, Jennie W. Lothrop, Gertrude M. Lovequist, Alice Josephine Lovequist, A. Lawrence MacDonald, Pauline MacDonald, William W. MacEachern, Mary E. Mackenzie, Helen F. MacVey, Evelyn P. MacVey, .James Manuel, Florence B. Manuel, Franklin A. Marchand, Wilrose J. Marchant, Gloria E. Marchant, Richard O. Marchant, Virginia L. Marnell, Mary G. Marnell, William T. Marsh, Bertha Marsh, James C. Martel, Gladys C. Martel, Joseph Clifton Martin, Edna B. Martin, John F. Martin, Kathleen V. Mason, Haydn Mason, Margery C. Matthews, Adaline H. Maynard, Grace E. . Mayo, Carl B. Ellen Maxtone Graham, Maxtone Graham, Michael Maxtone Graham, McCartin, Joseph H. McGlinchey, Sarah A. Mcllveen, . Rachel P. McKean, James R. A. Mcgenna, Alice H. McManaway, Edgar G. McManaway, Elizabeth R. McNeil, Joseph H. McNeil, Marie E. ilegalizzi, Garibaldi J. Megalizzi, Mildred. W. Heins, Gladys R. Meins, William W. Megathlin, Mary M. Mehaffey, Frank B. Melbye, Arnold T. Melbye, Edith M. Mello, Raymond F. Mero, Laura E. Meyer, Edith Miles, Frederick C. Miller, Grace V. Milligan, Pattyann Milligan, Robert L. Moorhouse, Anna F. Moorhouse, William R. Moore, Richard T. Morey, Nellis W. Morgan, Harriet L. Morgan, Richard W. -- Morgan, Vernon D. Morris, Albert H. Morris, Molly S. Morse, Dorothy E. Morse, Joseph E. Morse, Mary Leigh Muir, Gilbert Muir,M rielyRIl �4 Murphy, Murphy, Frank J. Murphy, Helen A. Murphy, John N. Murray, George H. Murray, Mae E. Nelson, James A: Nelson, Mary V. 151 Nemetz, Elsie L. Nemetz, George H. Newell, Harold P. Newell, Marie W. Nickerson, Arnold C. Nickerson, Florence M. Nickerson, Irving L. Nielson,Elizabeth D. Nielson, C. Nixon, William H. Noll, Anna B. L. Ormsbee, Al Ormsbee, Alvah C. O'Toole, Lawrence A., Jr. Pacht, Katherine H. Pacht, Rudolph 0. Parker, Helen P. Parker, Maude T. Parker, William E. Parks, An R. D.Parks, Particelli, Bruno J. Paulson, Irene H. Paulson, Rudolph B. Pedersen, Margaret M. Pedersen,. Marvin Peirce, Horace W. Peirce, Rose C. Pendergast, Des - Pendergast, Thomas F. Perkins, Margaret W. Phillips, Leroy B. Pierce, Delbert H. Pierce, Roscoe E. Pike, Muriel A. Pike, William J. Piper, Helen N. Piper, Marshall W. Plaxton, Hannah C. C. Pleijel, Edith T. Poole, William H. Poole, Winifred D. Porter, Irene V. Porter, Mark R. Pratt, Barbara M. Prendiville, Elizabeth C. Prescott, Hazel E. Priddy, Allan L. Proc, Laura A. Proc, Michael D. 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Rich, Edward A., Jr. Richards, Frank W. Richards, Ruth H. Riordan, Charles A. Riordan, Margaret N. Robbins, John W. Robbins, Natalie D. Robello, Gilbert R. Robello, Helen L. Robert, A. Roland Robert, Natalie F. Roberts, Eben W. Roberts, Maxine E. Robichaud, Albert J. Robichaud, Gerhard Robichaud, Telma D. Robichaud, Virginia K. Robinson, Bertha T. Robinson, Harry D. Robinson, Harold T. Robinson, Mae A. Robsham, Leonard E. Robsham, Louise B. Robsham, Oyvin C. Robsham, Ruth C. Rogers, Florence L. Rogers, Henrietta Z. Rollins, Walter A. Romer, Ada C. Romer, Edwin G. Romer, Mary D. Romer, Walter G. Royce, Eva . M. Russell, Jessie Russo, Felix A. Russo. Helena P. Sagan, Anne E. Sagan, Arthur H. Sanderson, Jenipher M. Sanderson, Leslie Sauer, George R. Sauer, Gladys K. Savino, Luigi A. Saxe, Charles E. Saxe, Elizabeth Oliver Scheuch, Fayette S. Scott, John A., Jr. Scott, Martha—M.-- Scudder, Barbara A. Scudder, Graham N. Sears, William H., Jr. Selfe, Althea M. Selfe, Bradford W. Selfe, Harriett P. Selfe, Robert W. Senesac, Charles L. Senesac, Mary M. Seward, Beverly H. Sherwood, Erwin W. Sherwood, -Frederick M. Sherwood, Harriette E. R. Sherwood, Lloyd M. Sherwood, Sadie M. Shine, Henry L. Shine, Laura N. Shute, Jean C. Skillings, Ralph H. Skolnick, Ruth Skolnick, Samuel Smith, Alexander Smith, Evelyn Van Alstyne Smith, Leander F. Smith, Margaret D. Smith, Randall 0. Smith, Sadie G. Smithson, George Smithson, Tina F. Snow, Veronica H. Spargo, Betricee C, Spargo,Lydia Speight, Allen F. Speight, Robert W. Sprague, Barbara J. Sprague, Dorothy Sprague, Edwin A.. Sprague, Leon F. Sprague, Mary Spurr, Howard A. Spurr, Irma M. Stark, Frederick N. Starr, Edward F. Starr, Yvonne Steams, Jacob 3. Stearns, Rebecca S. Steinsieck, Carol A. Stephansen, Anne V. Stoddard, Frances Stoddard, William B. Strom, Adolph J., Jr. Strom, Esther M. Strom, Stella A. Stubbs, Charles H. Stubbs, Cora B. Stubbs, Wilbur M. • Stubbs, Hope Stubbs, Jean Studley, Beatrice H. Studley, Kenneth Harvey Studley, Sarah B. Sullivan, Bertha H. Sullivan, Francis X. Sullivan, Marion S. Sullivan, Richard B. 161 Swift, Lucy H. Syrjala, Mary Abbie Syrlala, Raymond Szott, Martha J. Talmage, Richard M. Tandy, Edna B. Tandy, William C. Taylor, Edwin 'F. .' Taylor, Ella B. • Taylor, Jessie L. Taylor, Minnie F.' Taylor, Willis C., Jr. Temple, Nornie K. Temple, Robert K. Thacher, Helen B. Thacher, Ralph Thomas, Joseph L. Thomas, Robert E. Thomas, Violette T. Thompson, Merle A. Tobin, Edward F. Tobin, Catherine . Toolas, Emily D. Toolas, Niilo J. .Tournas, John Andrew Tripp, Eunice H. Tripp, Ivan L. Tripp, Jeanette F. Tripp, Sarah B. Tripp, Wallace Tuominen, Charles I. Tuominen, Henry M. Tuominen, June C. Tuttle, Edmond Roger Van Buskirk, Gordon Ray Van Buskirk, Mary J. Vaughan, Sibyl D. Vaughan, Victor H. Vellone, Mary Vickery, Thyra Wain, Julia Waite, Dorothy A. Waite, Janet L. Waite, Robert H. Walcott, H. Louise C. Walcott, Henry J. Walker, Barbara S. Walker, Joseph M. Wallace, Earl T. Wallace, Elmer H. Wallis, Evelyn S. Walsh, Albert E. Walsh, Daniel J. Walsh, Marilyn A. Ward, Gilbert F. Ward, June L. Ward, Ida B. 162. Ward, Warren I. Whitney, Gertrude K. Watson, Margaret Wight, Denman B. Watson, William Wight, Laura M. -Welch, Clara N. Wilbur, Althea E. Welch, David Lloyd Wilbur, Winthrop V. Weller, Alfred G. Wilcox, Bertha B. Weller, Claire M. Williston, Everett S. Westcott, Earl R. Williston, Gertrude B. Westcott, Esther T. Wood, Betsy W. Weston, Charlotte W. Wood, Maurice J. Weston. Harrison R. Wordell, Elizabeth L. Wetherbee, James D. Wordell, Loring W. Wetherbee. Mildred L. Wragg, Albert F. Wheaton, Gladys W. Wragg, Mary M. Whelden, Bessie M. Wright, Enez R. White, Dorothy E. Wright, Harvey White, Ethel M. Zalatoris, Mary V. White, Florence E. HARRY C. STEVER White,. Harold. A. JAMES S. KEAVENEY White. Robert I. LOUIS F. MORUZZI Whitehead. Frank L., Jr. RICHARD B. TAYLOR Whitney, Andrus E. Registrars. TOWN AUDITOR'S REPORT Cash on Hand January 1, 1954 $ 469,479.59 Total Receipts 1,314,576.09 $1,784.055.68 Checks issued on Warrants of Selectmen 1,453,981.89 Cash on Hand December 31, 1954 330,073.79 1.784.055.68 DOROTHY P. WILDEY December 31. 1954 Auditor, Town of Yarmouth REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES December 31. 1954 Hon. Board of Selectmen, Town of Yarmouth, - South Yarmouth, Mass. Gentlemen: - During the year ending December 31, 1954 I made 677 electrical inspections. covering approximately 6.000 miles in the process of same. Very truly yours, E. FRUEAN, JR. Inspector of Wires 163 HIGHWAY SURVEYOR'S REPORT To the • Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth: I hereby submit my report for the year 1954. The Highway Department has seal coated four miles of roads and mixed and placed 7.5 miles of roads. We have laid hot mix on a portion of Camp St. and completed the culvert that took the place of the old bridge. The drainage installed .on Railroad Ave. in Yarmouth and the drainage installed from Pond St. to James Pond in South Yarmouth work very satisfactorily. The Highway Department installed a new culvert un- der Bay View St.. West Yarmouth in conjunction with the Park Dept. to fill in the ditch that ran through the park and this has made a fine little park at the end of the street. One hundred ninety guard posts have been erected in different sections of the Town. All of Chapter 90 monies had been put aside for the Higgins Crowell Road which will be under construction this year. Sidewalks In Yarmouthport the sidewalk was resurfaced from Thaeher St. to the Fire Station. In West Yarmouth the sidewalk was resurfaced from _Bay View St. to Mill Hill along Route 28. In South Yarmouth we are still waiting for the State to complete grading the sidewalk from Pond St. to the four corners along Route 28. It will be completed this year. Respectfully submitted GORHAM P. HOMER Highway Surveyor. 164 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK Gasoline Permit Renewals Oleomargarine Licenses (Five) Issued 198 Male Dog Licenses. @ $2.00 Issued 39 Female Dog Licenses @ $5.00 Issued 106 Spayed Female Dog Licenses @ $2.00 Issued 1 (10 Dogs or less) Kennel License @ $25.00 Issued 4 (4 Dogs or less) Kennel Licenses @ $10.00 Issued 1 Transfer Dog License Deduct 348 Fees @ $.20 Deduct 1 Transfer License Fee Paid Town $ 69.60 .25 $ 69.85 $ $ 46.00 2.50 396.00 195.00 212.00 25.00 40.00 .25 $ 916.75 69.85 846.90 Issued 54 Resident Citizens Fishing Licenses @ $3.25 $ 175.50 Issued 121 Resident Citizens Hunting Licenses @ $3.25 393.25 Issued 49 Resident Citizens Sporting Licenses @ $5.25 257.25 Issued 15 Resident Citizens Minor Fishing Licenses @ $1.25 18.75 Issued 12 Resident Citizens Female Fishing Licenses @ $2.25 27.00 Issued 1 Resident Citizens Trapping License @ $7.75 7.75 Issued 10 Special Non -Resident Fishing Licenses @ $2.75 27.50 Issued 1 Non -Resident Citizens Minor Fishing License @ $2.25 2.25 Issued 4 Non -Resident Citizens Fishing Licenses @ $7.75 31.00 Issued 1 Non -Resident Citizens Hunting License @ $15.25 Issued 4 Duplicate Licenses @ $.50 Issued 1 Non -Resident Military or Naval Sporting License @ $2.00 Issued 14 Resident Citizens Sporting Licenses @ Free Issued 3 Resident Citizens Military or Naval Sporting License @ Free Deduct 269 Fees @ $.25 Paid Division of Fisheries and Game 15.25 2.00 2.00 $ 959.50 67.25 $ 892.25 RICHARD B. TAYLOR Town Clerk 165 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD - FOR THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH The continuing growth of our Town necessitates that we all must give more study to its effect upon the various departments of the Town, particularly those relating to the health. protection and the convenience, not of its residents alone but to the provisions that must be made for the thou- sands of travelers and vacationists who will continue to come in greater numbers each year. _ This past year the Planning Board acted upon twenty- three subdivision plans as follows: Subdivisions approved 12 Approved conditionally - 2 Disapproved 2 Disapproved without prejudice 1 In each subdivision are one or more public ways which the Selectmen will have to lay out and the Town accept. In 1954 there were twelve and in 1955 there will be presented for your action twenty-one such layouts, each one of which`s - if accepted by the Town will require expenditure of large sums of money over the years ahead. It is the intent of the Planning Board to study closely all subdivision plans submitted and their potential effect upon contiguous areas, and to require stricter compliance with the Subdivision Control Law in particular as it applies to proposed roads. We most certainly do not .wish to. dis- courage those whose business is to provide for the future growth of our Town and we are_ confident that they realize that which is good for the Town must also be good for them. We list here the following recommendations which would be beneficial to our Town. • 1. Parking areas. .This is an urgent problem and a survey should be made as soon as possible. 2. Traffic. Tour Planning Board feels that there is a need for a continual study of our increasing traffic problems by the Selectmen. Police Department and this Board. 166 3. We are studying the advisability of our participat- ing in regional or County planning as being recom- mended by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. 4. We are studying. ways and means to encourage the development of small industry in our town. 5. We are studying areas which could be developed to. provide adequate and attractive facilities for the users of small boats and larger craft. This year A. Harold Castonguay resigned from the Planning Board. He has for the past twenty years given most generously of his time and energy to improve and plan the future of our town to make it a better place for all of us to live. His valuable assistance is missed by the Planning Board and I am sure the townspeople join us in thanking him for all he has done. EDWARD J. GOSSEIiIN, Chairman Planning Board for the Town of Yarmouth REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING BY-LAWS The Planning Board is in favor of the amendment to Paragraph 2 of Section VI to read: "In a business district no building shall be built within six feet (6') of any lot line unless there is a fireproof or party wall." The Planning Board is in favor of the proposed amend- ment to Paragraph 6 of Section VI. The Planning Board is in favor of the proposed amend- ment to Section II by the addition thereto of Paragraph 9, asconsidered at a Public Hearing on February 11, 1955. THE PLANNING BOARD FOR THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH 167 RECREATION' COMMISSION'S REPORT The first complete year of operation of :the :Bass River Golf Course under the ownership of the Town of Yarmouth has been most encouraging._ Total income for 1954 climbed to $30.700.00 and exceeded the expectations of your Recrea- tion Commissioners by more than $4000.00. Following is a statement covering income and expenses, exclusive of interest on and amortization of bonded debt incurred in the purchase of the property. Period 1953. 7 months Operations 1954 Irrigation System Operations Income Expense $25,940.00 $13.227.94 12,700.00 30,722.75 24,013.66 Totals $56,662.75 $49,941.60 During 1954 more than 10.000 season members and day guests used the course and it is felt that the operation of this recreational facility is filling a real need in the sur- rounding communities. It is interesting to note that the course is used almost exclusively during July and August by summer guests. For play during the balance of the year attractive seasonal rates have lured many Cape golfers to our course. Our records show that during the winter of 1953-54 we sold 137 winter memberships, an increase of about 200% over previous annual memberships in this cate- gory. Work on renewal of your irrigation system .has been started. The $12,700.00 provided for this purpose was large- ly spent for pipe and fittings. The installation work is being done by our Greenskeeper and his assistants. Among the several major repair and improvement items scheduled for the next few years the overhauling of our various buildings is a "must". Their decrepit condition has already required our attention and the expenditure of some funds that were intended for other purposes. We are expecting and preparing for another busy sea- 168 son. Our efforts will continue to be guided by the best in- terests of the town. THE RECREATION COMMISSION Nye" Crowell, Chairman Lloyd Simmons Oscar Wm. Doane, *Jr. Darrell R. Shepherd Peter M. Sykes REPORT OF FISH & GAME COMMITTEE January 21, 1955 The Board of Selectmen South Yarmouth Massachusetts Gentlemen: Your Fish and Game Committee had built by Mr. Ira Thacher a large pheasant pen which was erected on the grounds of the Bass River Rod and Gun Club of Yarmouth. This pen was approved by the Upland Game Committee of the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game and in July the State furnished us with fifty six -weeks -old pheas- ants. These birds were cared for, fed and watered by mem- bers of the Junior Rod and Gun Club. In September as mature birds and under the supervision of Warden Madden they were all liberated in the town of Yarmouth. Respectfully submitted, Edmund Fruean Matthews Hallet. Herman Curtis 169 REPORT OF. THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS .OF VOTERS The Board of Registrars of the Town submit their report for the year 1954. During the year at the various sessions held Two Hun- dred Forty-one (241) new voters were registered and their names were added to the voting lists of the Town. Forty-three (43) names were removed from the voting lists, thirty (30) on account of death, eleven (11) on ac- count of change of residence and two (2) on account of change of name. On December 31, 1954 there were twenty-four hundred seventeen (2417) registered voters in the Town as follows: Precinct No. 1 Precinct No. 2 Precinct No. 3 Precinct No. 4 Total Men 115 121 461 440 'Women 138 143 525 474 Total 253 264 986 914 1137 1280 2417 Respectfully submitted, JAMES S. KEAVENEY LOUIS F. MORUZZI HARRY C. STEVER RICHARD B. TAYLOR • December 31, 1954 Board of Registrars 170 BIRTHS Births recorded in the Town of Yarmouth for the year 1954 with the names, parent's residence and Christian names of parents. January 3 John Alexander Hollingsworth, III, South Yarmouth, John Alexander and Nancy 5 Toni Joan Alosi, West Yarmouth, Anthony Charles and Joan Mildred 7 (Male) Flibotte, West Yarmouth, Donald Richard and Muriel Audrey 14 Nancy Jean Whitehead, South Yarmouth, Albert, Jr., and Selma Jean 15 Joseph Dennis Hayes, Jr., West Yarmouth, Joseph Dennis and Janice Marie 18 Cynthia Norman Melbye, South Yarmouth, Arnold Thor- wold and Edith Kitzmiller 24 Mary Elizabeth McManus, West Yarmouth, Joseph Francis and Mildred Elizabeth 26 Kathleen Ann DeFelice, South Yarmouth, Frank Patrick and Eleanor Elizabeth 26 Kevin DeFelice, South Yarmouth, Frank Patrick and Eleanor Elizabeth 28 Patricia Ann Martin, West Yarmouth, Louis Armand and Aline Renee February 3 Kathleen Marie Baker, South Yarmouth, Richard Chesley and Marjorie Elizabeth 23 Pamela Sandra Chase, Bass River, William Carlton and Beatrice Joyce 23 Anne Latham, West Yarmouth, Theodore and Bernice Evelyn March 4 Paul Dean Nelson, Bass River, Robert Oscar and Dorothy Ann 7 Janet Marie White, South Yarmouth, Charles Henry and Vera Caltagirone 13 Harriet Doane Delano, West Yarmouth, Howard Doane and Mary Lou 13 Peter Crosby Reed, Yarmouth Port, Paul D., Jr., and Pa- tricia 20 Dorothy Margaret Barabe, West Yarmouth, Eugene George and Myrtle Elizabeth 21 Kim Anthony Meinerth, West Yarmouth, Benjamin Gilbert and Clair Mildred 29 William Charles Tripp, South Yarmouth, Joseph Elwin and Nancy - • 3 April 5 171 Doreen Schauwecker,Yarmouth, Frederick Charles and Dorcas Jane 10 Sheila Marie Doherty, Bass River, John, Gerard and Kath- erine Ann 11 Wayne LaMontagne, -West Yarmouth, Gerard Maurice and Dorris Mae 12 Matthew Henry Gredler, Yarmouth Port, David Earle and Helene Anne 29 James Frederick Wood, West Yarmouth, Maurice Joseph, and Betsy Wales May 6 Thomas Alvin Grew, Jr., South Yarmouth, Thomas Alvin and Virginia Ann 7 Steven Bruce Johnson, South Yarmouth, Edward Alden and Louise Grace 9 Peter Edward Stoddard, West Yarmouth, William B. and Frances 21 Gail Elizabeth Smith, South Yarmouth, Neil Harold, Jr., and Clair. Elaine 21 William Joseph Smith, Jr., South Yarmouth, William Joseph and Bernice Warren 22 Lauren Leigh Pye, West Yarmouth, Vaner Edgar and Nancy May 22 Richard Alan Bishop, Bass River, Lester R. and Madeline F. June 4 Alfred Ray Cash, South Yarmouth, Almon Francis and Ricarda Rivera 19 Linda Susan Deveau, West Yarmouth, Bernard Joseph, Jr., and Virginia Grace 20 Cynthia Gail Kingsbury, West Yarmouth, Robert Edward and Margaret Rosamond 24 Richard Thomas Arseneaux, South Yarmouth, William John and Audrey Jean July 3 Dorothy Rose Braginton-Smith, West Yarmouth, John Des- mond and Dorothy Rose 6 Dennis Stuart Murley, West Yarmouth, Leslie James and Elizabeth Anne 10 Gary March Brennan, West Yarmouth, Charles Granville and Doris Irene 12 Linda Rae Holdsworth, Yarmouth Port, Harold Richardson and Muriel Ann 13 Elizabeth Jayne Appleton, South Yarmouth, Richard Felton and Ruth Theresa 172 15 Juliana Joly, Yarmouth Port, Alexander Alban and Julia Hattie t _ 16 Jerry Wayne Sanford, Yarmouth Port, Johnnie Lawrence and Mary Violet - .- 19 19 Terry Jean Barabe, Bass River, George Francis and Sally Annette 21 Michael Dean Wilson, West Yarmouth, Clarence Alvin, Jr., and Betty Jean 21 Stanley Curtis Hallett, Yarmouth Port, Donald Curtis and Elizabeth Ann 23 Theresa Lee Lusby, Yarmouth, Rhoderic Milton and Jose- phine Anna 24 Virginia Alice Harrold, Bass River, Ira Otis and Gertrude Virginia 30 Kevin Brian Morgan, South Yarmouth, Richard William and Nancy Ann 30 Warren John Montcalm, Yarmouth, Harold Fletcher and Carol Ann August - _ 4 Carl Chester Coleman, Bass River, Vernon Ellsworth and Thelma Audrey 4 Kent MacPherson Newkirk, West Yarmouth, John Mac- Pherson, Jr., and Jean Lombard - 5 (Stillborn) Vera, South Yarmouth, Allen Russell and Alice Weeks 6 Pamela Prior Pratt, West Yarmouth, Arthur Ellis, Jr., and Candace Holmes 11 John Henry Godley, West Yarmouth, Francis Joseph and Jane Elizabeth 12 Kermit David Russell, Bass River, Kenneth Warren and Mary Virginia 15 Paul Dennis Thomas, Yarmouth Port, James Stacey and Natalie Celeste 15 __Charles Leon Webster, Jr., South Yarmouth, Charles Leon and Jean Elizabeth 16 Jeffrey Charles Sullivan, West Yarmouth, Francis Xavier and Marion Shirley 20 James Robert Ginn, West Yarmouth, Charles Sylvester and Pauline Kostas- 27 Sumiko Kaji Baker, Bass River, Robert Allan and Tokiyo Kaji 31 . Kelvin Louis Whelden, Yarmouth Port, David Louis and Ola Mae 31 Nancy Barbara Boyne, West Yarmouth, William Daniel and Evolene Ruth - 173 September 1 Judie Anne Barlous, Bass River, Thomas Gregory, and Shirley Yvonne 3 Wayne Joseph Chicoine, West Yarmouth, Joseph Eugene and Anais Marie 3 Deborah Ann Santos, West Yarmouth, Francis Joseph and Joan Lee 4 Gary Monroe Hysaw, Yarmouth Port, William Felton and Mildred Faith 12 David Raymond Ward, West Yarmouth, Warren Irving and. June Lorraine 14 Elise Susan Donnelly, South Yarmouth, Cecil Gourlay and Frances Lucille 15 Alan John Anderson, West Yarmouth, Charles Eric and Aino Ellen 17 Lynn Melody Walker, Yarmouth, Ronald Stamford and Alice Rutena 17 Debra Anne Clark, West Yarmouth, .Herbert Lorenzo and Amelia Louise 26 Edward Lee Balboni, West Yarmouth, Edward and Mary Ellen • 26 Sandra Horsley Blanchard, South Yarmouth, Alfred Ernest and Lucille 27 Constance Lee Everett, West Yarmouth, Bernard Francis and Christine Patricia 29 Judith Susan Harmon, Bass River, John Stanley and Betsy Ann October 7 Gary Merrill Niemi, West Yarmouth, Albert Vaino and Cath- erine Elizabeth 22 Susan Carol Baker, West Yarmouth, Harold Thomas and Betsy 24 Bruce Allen Morock, West Yarmouth, Joseph Louis and H. Barbara 26 Edward Christopher Quirk, South Yarmouth, James Henry and Joanne Elizabeth 28 Donna Jane Mayo, West Yarmouth, Carlton and Elizabeth 29 Ronald Herbert MacRae, Bass River, Harold Herbert and Marjorie Evelyn November 9 Raymond Charles Perry, Jr., West Yarmouth, Raymond Charles and Beverley Elizabeth 9 Suzette Marie Pelletier, South Yarmouth, Edmund Richard . and Elizabeth Anne 1 1 • 1 174 12 Malcolm King Hickey, Yarmouth Port, Robert E. and Esther R. 13 Rosemary Egan, Bass River, Philip Thomas and Alice Kath. erine 16 Marna Dee Paron; West Yarmouth, Roger Edmond and Mar- • jorie Mae 19 Stephanie Marion Wnod, Bass River, George David and Al- thea Lillian 19 Walter Dean Tufts, Yarmouth Port, Maximilian Agassiz and Sally Hoxton December 7 Michael Jon Souza, Yarmouth Port, Joseph Francis and Dorothy Rita 10 Michael Peter Ruhan, Bass River, James Frederick and Con- stance 12 Ann Wordell, West Yarmouth, Loring Winslow and Eliza- beth Whiting 14 Michael Francis Varnum, South Yarmouth, Donald Francis and Jean Bremner 22 Harold Wells Nelson, South Yarmouth, James Arnold and Mary Veronica 22 Antonio Ellis ' DeMacedo, Yarmouth, Antonio Texeira and Catherine Josephine 24 George Edward Blanchard, West Yarmouth, George Wig- gins and Barbara Elizabeth 25 Paul Edgar Woodward, South Yarmouth, Seymour Eastman, Jr., and Diane Garfield 30 Richard Burns Eager, South Yarmouth, Charles Winslow, II., and Elizabeth Ann 31 Tracey Ann Butler, Bass River, Walter Hayward and Mary Julia MARRIAGES Recorded in the Town. of Yarmouth for the year 1954 December 13/53 Herbert Rex McGillis of Barnstable, Mass., and Mae (Mont - calm) Campbell of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. January 2 Joseph Eugene Chicoine of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass., and Anais Marie Chausse of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 9 Grandville Lee Chalice of Yarmouth, Mass., and Mary Susan Smith of North Hanover, Mass. 12 . Theodore Lawton Hayward of Westerly, Rhode Island and Florence Edith Hallaway of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 175 22 Girard George Cottle of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Audrey (Williams) Roderick of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass. 23 George Wiggin Blanchard of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and' Barbara E. McCumber of Medford; Mass. 30 Norton H. Nickerson, Jr. of (South) Dennis, Mass., and Joan Young of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 30 John Dwight Yoder of Wilmette, Illinois and Sara Ellen Fox of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass. February 5 Lloyd S. Wilcox of Orleans, Mass., and Janet C. Pearson of Yarmouth, Mass. March 23 David A. Pierce of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Gloria M. Tuomala of Yarmouth,. Mass. 28 Joseph S. Cotell of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Edith Wickman of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass. April 4 Raymond Charles Perry of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass., and Beverley Elizabeth Allen of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 26 Donald L. Whitehead of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Joanne M. DeChambeau of Brockton, Mass. 27 Henry Francis Bearse of Dennis, Mass. and Joyce Mae Ellis. of Yarmouth, Mass. - May 9 William Stanley Cudak. of Ashland, Mass., and Jessie L. Marchant (Haskins) of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 23 Richard Henry Bernard of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and- Nancy ndNancy Ann Carlson of (-Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass. 31 Charles Albion Savage of Machias, Maine and Catherine Helen Morin of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. June 5 Lewis Gerald McCollum of Columbus, Mississippi and Keleen Helen Menkens of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 6 Richard Harrison Williams of Weymouth, Mass., and Cam- illa Anna Scioscia of Weymouth, Mass. - 8 Frank Donald Brogan of (Hyannisport) Barnstable, Mass., and Catherine A. Rowley (Foley) of (South) Yarmouth, -Mass. 19 Russell Emerson Stevens of (Yarmouth Port) Yarmouth, Mass., and Jean Elizabeth Peterson of (Yarmouth Port) Yarmouth, Mass. • July 17 Edward A. Rich, Jr. of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Barbara L. Hewitt of Needham, Mass. 176 24 Alfred Ernest Rodoalph of Dennis, Mass., and Eleanor L. Russell of Yarmouth,. Mass. 31 John Joseph Durant of (Bass River). Yarmouth, Mass., and Phyllis Davenport of Amherst, Mass.. _- August 1 Ross Gage Whelden of (Yarmouth Port) Yarmouth Mass., and Nancy Adeline Keene of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 25 Seymour E. Woodward Jr. of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Diane' G. Burgess of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. September 4 James York Whittier of Cotuit, Mass., and Nancy Richmond Cartwright of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 11 Harold Neil Ellis of (Yarmouth Port) Yarmouth, Mass., and Sallie Marie Baker of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass. 11 LeRoy Marshall Handy of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Lucy Hapgood (Black) Macduff of Lynn, Mass. 12 Bruce Lawrence Parker of (Wollaston) Quincy, Mass., and. Judythe Anne Daggett of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass. 18 Russell C. Leonard of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Sylvia R. Stocchetti of Dennis, Mass. 18 Henry Austin Shull of Mount Vernon, New York and Lorna Crocker Luitwieler of New York City, New York 25 Kenneth Holway Duchesney of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass., and Anna Pearl Cobb of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 27 Elwood B. Allen, Jr. of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Marilyn Marie Winn of Brewster, Mass. October 2 Robert E. Dixon of (Dorchester) Boston, Mass., and Priscilla Snowden of (Yarmouth Port) Yarmouth, Mass. 9 John E. Duffy of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Nona J. Rice of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 16 Robert Waldemar Olkkola of (West) Yarmouth, Mass.; and Patricia Ann Mooney of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 30 Robert Francis Govoni of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Frances Mary Chaisson of Natick, Mass. 30 Joseph G. Curtis of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., •and Elizabeth F. Baker of (North) Chatham, Mass. November 14 Donald Emanuel Koontz of Miami, Florida and Betty (Jones) Vincento of Miami, Florida 27 George A. Leonovich of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Ruth T. Blackburn of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. December 3 Clifford B. Larson of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass., and Mari- lyn F. Doyle of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass. • 177 4 Richard M. Stimpson of Intervale, New Hampshire and Priscilla Williams of (Yarmouth Port) Yarmouth, Mass. 18 Wallace A. Dana of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and ,Irma (Whelden) Eldredge of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 19 Udell Campbell of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Evelyn, • Colleen Ainslie of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 25 Paul Gardner Collins of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass., and Lillian Alice Stone of Yarmouth, Mass. 31 Amos Nelson Mallott of Yarmouth, Mass., and Elsie Marie (Ruska) Rhames of Yarmouth, Mass. DEATHS Recorded in the Town of Yarmouth for the year 1954 Age Yrs. Mos. Days December (1953) 24 Hattie (Philips) Baker January 7 (Male) Flibotte 9 Lillian Oteilia Mallott 18 (Female) Melbye 27 Charles Henry Sullivan 28 Kevin DeFelice February 3 John William Wallis 3 Margaret Howes Baxter 11 Maynard Adelbert Chick 24 Hilma Jefina (Nyroos) Tuominen 27 Franklin Irving Robbins March 9 Cordelia Emma Baker 13 Harriett Doane Delano 14 Diane Pendleton (McGovern) 14 Mary Emma (Perry) Campbell 16 Clement Rogers Kelley 18 Carrie Isabel (Taber) Lewis 19 Elizabeth Estelle Brown 19 Eleanor (Dickinson) Angus 22 Hattie Angaline Hopkins April 4 Lilla Frances (Bearse) Ballet 24 Albert Wise Meyer 29 Helen Maria Berry - 54 — 20 59 77 82 66 77 96 33 54 22 91 88 88 87 9 9 23- 2 6 9 3 11 16 1 16 8 21 11 21 7 29 11 26 2 25 2 22 3 12 11 19 77 5 20 73 1 — 67 9 13 i a ■ 178 May 19 Ra1ph.E: Chase 22 Cora Etta (Phillips) Robbins June 14 17 17 23 24 July 5 18 25 27 27 John G. Gomes Mary Broadfoot (Murray) Hyde Arthur Graham Edgar Clayton Foote Eva Snow (McAnistan) Ellis Maurice Louis Fox Marian P. (Wills) Sanderson Reginald Love Herbert Plimpton Caroline Munroe (Swift) Burr August 1 Helen C. Gunsaulus 5 (Female) Vera 17 Charles Wain 17 Myrtle E. Mehaffey 17 Harry W. Barrett 20 Roger Eldridge 21 Mary Ellen Gallagher 22 Edward Wendell Morse, Jr. 22 David Wragg 30 Rudolph P. Williams September 4 Edna Gertrude Bradley 12 Eglantine (Nickerson) Hartig 27 Edward F. O'Neil 28 Mary (Stone) Thayer October 1 Anna Catherine (McCabe) Greene 9 Horace Palmer Baxter 13 Leila Alexander Goodrich November 4 Gaudenz Luzio 9 Mercie (Palmer) Kent 19 Carl Chester Coleman 20 Langdon Elwyn Phillips 23 Clyde Clark Hunt December 7 Herbert Bailey Gullifer 9 Margaret (McCauley) Hickey 10 12 9 25 75 11 22 74 — 31 56 1 9 84 — 64 4 69 5 18 53 8 8 60 8 6 92. 5 21 91 4 20 68 3 26 89 — 10 49 8 5 82 3 22 85 1 17 55 7 24 72 3 15 6 10 1 36 11 9 79 10 16 72 11 11 51 — — 88 6 23 67 72 72 5 21 9 27 6 23 85 — — 59 — 15 3 15 84 4- 11 77 7 . 22 67 3 5 77 8 22 10 Annie Gorham 12 _ Ruby Genevieve Wallwork 12 Ann Wordell 13 Mary Elizabeth Frost 15 Marion Ruth (Gillespie). Byam 15 Jane E. (Lockwood) Garfield 19 Jennie May Kendrick 24 Herbert Reynolds Snow 179 87 11 13 62 10 10 70 4 14 71 6 — 86 5 26 89 5 19 66 2 12 BROUGHT TO YARMOUTH FOR INTERMENT IN 1954 January 17 Charles M. MacMillin 27 Thomas J. Collins 29 Janey (Parsons) Shedd March 6 Eva B. (Studley) Baker 26 Charles Bregenger April 14 Oliver Thorndike Simpkins June 4 Ella Bray 10 William A. Karpelo = 29--Oswald_.Cash September 9 Florence Thierry Dunham October 10 Nathan Taylor Hallett Age Yrs. Mos. Days 78 80 81 8 13 9 18 12 86 6 28 78 — — 36 — 87 11 11 42 4 — 49 2 11 68 5 71 4 10 180 TREASURER'S REPORT Town of Yarmouth Receipts for the year 1954 Taxes: - Current year Previous years Motor Vehicle Excise, previous years Motor Vehicle Excise, current year From State: Income Tax Corporation Tax Old Age Assistance Meal Tax Schools (Chapter 70,. General Laws) School Transportation Reimbursement for Loss of Taxes Tax Titles Redeemed Tax Collector's Certificates Dog Licenses Grants and Gifts Licenses and Permits Court Fines Inspection, Sealing Weights and Measures Trailer Coach License Fees From State: Shellfish Project 200.00 Highway Chapter 90 Contract #14813 -State 19,892.19 Highway Chapter 90 Contract #14813 -County 9.946.09 Board of Health Public Welfare Old Age Assistance, Assistance Disability Assistance, Administration Disability Assistance, Assistance Aid to Dependent Children, Assistance Veterans' Benefits $588,396.68 25,544.82 43,403.86 5,751.63 30,242.20 25,029.48 2,501.86 20,500.00 15,095.55 67.42 261.40 116.00 798.40 5,102.10 10,844.25 1,101.00 132.60 584.00 260.71 1,127.48 42,379.78 75.02 1.194.37 6,591.40 3,227.26 Old Age Assistance, Administration. U. S. Grant 2,035.70 Old Age Assistance, Assistance, U. S. Grant 34,954.27 Disability Assistance, Administration, U. S. Grant 150.03 Disability Assistance, Assistance, U. S. Grant 526.83 Aid to Dependent Children, Administration, U. S. Grant 959.12 Aitl to Dependent Children, Assistance, U. S. Grant Schools School Construction Grant Vocational Education 8,275.67 255.00 3,749.81 749.81 From Cities and Towns: Public Welfare Old Age Assistance Schools: Tuition Public Services: Water Rates Water Service Connections Cemeteries: Interest on Perpetual Care Funds Digging Graves Care of Cemetery Lots Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves Interest: Deferred Taxes Tax Titles Redeemed Water Rates Motor Vehicle Excise Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Joshua Sears Playground Fund Alfred V. Lincoln Fund Reimbursements: Selectmen -Petty Cash Town Collector -Petty Cash School Cafeterias -Petty Cash Advertising Telephone Service Account Charities Charities, U. S. Grants Veterans' Benefits Police Department Civil Defense Cafeteria Appropriation Water Loan Construction Account Sale of Maps Sale of Used Tires (Fire Department) Rental of Halls Rental of Property Sale of Land Miscellaneous Receipts: Civil Defense Planning Board Board of Appeals High Bank Bridge Decree . 181 907.62 1,829.27 25,916.00 66,807.49 15,489.78 941.80 82.00 93.76 215.00 682.10 29.51 30.40 44.40 Fund 1,790.12 140.32 30.00 50.00 150.00 50.00 33.00 84.05 496.19 74.00 133.50 25.00 9.12 37.90 785.00 4.00 36.00 115.00 300.00 17.00 126.00 130.00 440.00 2.00 i• j 182 School Cafeteria Receipts School Athletic Receipts . 31,460.01 Park Department-_ 656.75 Bass River Golf Course 201.85 30661. Insurance—Fire Truck Hurricane Damage 2.017.10 Barnstable County Retirement Withheld Taxes 7,834.28 New Town Office Construction Loan 00,000.38 00 New Town Office Construction Loan Premium 10184.00 0. New Town Office Construction Loan Accrued. Interest Anticipation of Revenue Loan Redemption of Treasury Bonds—Frederick Howes Ed'1. Fund Seal Bounty Land Court General Cash Balance January 1, 1954 10.56 75,000.00 Eldridge 600.00 5.50 52.00 469,479.59 $1,784,055.68 • EXPENDITURES FOR 1954 General Government Moderator $ Finance Committee Selectmen Salaries General Auditor Salary General Treasurer Salary General Town Collector Salary General Assessors Salaries General Other Finance Offices and Legal Expense Town Clerk Salary General Election and Registration Planning Board Board of Appeals Engineering Assessor's Maps Commissioners of Trust Funds Salaries Town Hall and Other Town Property New Town Office Building Committee New Town Office Building Police Department Police and Firemen's Uniforms Registration of Bicycles Fire Department Purchase of Fire Truck Purchase of Boat, Motor and Trailer Fire Alarm Equipment Fire Equipment Fund Civil Defense 183 50.00 .100.00 3,561.38 4,561.10 8,122.48 25.00 3.00. 28.00 4,134.00 6,634.00 6,782.48 9,982.48 2,500.00 3,200.00 3,561.38 7,165.73 Accounts • 1,500.00 2.82:3.36 10,727.11 197.32 3,380.40 4,323.36 2,710.57 121.84 496.90 2,870.21 69.00 75.00 6,905.41 220.00 85,039.36 48,425.31 530.43 29.52 17,502.40 11,207.47 899.14 5,249.22 3,000.00 1,259.29 184 Inspection Sealer of Weights and Measures Inspection of Plumbing • Inspection of Buildings Purchase of Car: Building Inspector Inspection of Wiring Moth Department Dutch Elm Disease Control Planting Shade Trees Tree Warden Salary General Other Protection of Persons and Shellfish Warden Shellfish Project—State Destruction of Shellfish Enemies Buoys 412.71 2,117.50 3,370.16 1,489.30 1,528.00 2,750.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 150.00 3,951.45 4,101.45 Property 127.50 4,580.68 500.00 195.95 1,181.40 Health and Sanitation Health Salaries—Administration General Cape Cod Hospital Highways Highway .Department Salary General Sidewalks Snow and Ice Removal Street Lights and Signals Street Signs Highway Machinery Operating Account Purchase of Highway Truck Chapter 90—Contract #14813 Chapter 90—Contract #15322 Bass River Parkway Davis Road Driftwood Lane Driftwood Town Landing Joshua Baker Road Lewis Bay Boulevard Marigold Road Ocean Avenue Run Pond Road Salt Marsh Road• 1,401.12 9,102.78 3,950.00 39,849.07 10,503.90 500.00 43,799.07 3,902.26 7,251.03 13,228.70 842.38 5,946.50 2,541.00 39,923.15 2,243.39 342.59 432.15 3,397.68 1.00 550.00 1,700.00 680.19 2,500.00 1,200.00 733.75 Samoset Road Sea Gull Road Sharon Road Smith Road Town Brook Road Vineyard Street Purchase of Land—W. G. Bunnell Charities Total Expense—ell categories Veterans' Services 1,628.62 Veterans' Services District Department of Veterans' Services, Adm. 6,936.47 Schools 185 800.00 1,225.40 792.32 2.00 20:00 1,022.79 750.00 135,555.38 8,565.09 General Budget:. 229,794.81 Total Expense (For details see School Committee report) 174.37 Vocational Schools and Eye Glasses • 1,212.45 Adult Vocational Education 3,000.00 Physical Education 1,518..71 4,518.71 Athletic Receipts Account 6,795.41 School Grounds and Athletic Fields 10,037.90 School Cafeteria 30,057.53 40,095.43 Cafeteria Receipts Account 997.82 Uniforms for School Band 937.41 Teachers' Military Service (For details see School Committee report) Regional School District Planning Committee 285.95 Dennis -Yarmouth Regional District School Committee Addition to John Simpkins School Renovating Boy's Work Shop Libraries: Yarmouthport 840.9180.91 South Yarmouth Nest Yarmouth 902.74 2,600.38 Recreation 10,000.00 23,889.83 756.60 Park . Department General Budget Bass Hole Picnic Area Bay View Street Town Landing 12,600.18 1,753.30 1,547.10 186 David Eric Baker Square Carroll Adams DeSilver Square Lease of Land at Dennis Pond Maintenance of Town Owned Beach Property Roads and Parking Area at Beach west of Parker's River Restoration of Windmill Square Dancing Little and Pony League Baseball Pony League Equipment Shed Town Baseball Team Fish and Game Committee Bass River Golf Course 24,013.66 Bass River Golf Course Irrigation System 12,700.00 _ 36,713.66 Public Service Enterprises Water Department: Maintenance and Operation 50,847.77 Water Service Connection Account 11,208.83 Water Loan Construction Ac- count -1953 Extension 153,381.41 215,438.01 (For details see Water Commissioner's report) Cemeteries: Salaries 225.00 General 7,120.68 7,345.68 Walter H. Gifford Lot Account 24.70 Restoring OM Grave. Stones 1,000.00 Miscellaneous Accounts 50.00 50.00 1.00 5,000.00 1,987.60 20.58 210.00 199.28 250.00 504.15 234.33 Water Loan—Maturing Bonds— January 1, 1946 Water Loan—Interest— January 1, 1946 Water Mains Construction Loan Water Mains Construction Loan— Interest Water Loan Construction -1953 Extension --Maturing Bonds Water Loan Construction -1953 Extension—Interest New Elementary School Loan— Maturing Bonds .New Elementary School Loan— Interest 37,000.00 2,540.00 5,000.00 337.50 25,000.00 6,350.00 20,000.00 4,725.00 Municipal Land Loan'' -Maturing 5,000.00 Bonds Municipal Land Loan—Interest 1,631.25 Anticipation of Revenue Loan 75,000.00 Anticipation of Revenue. Loan— 245.75 Interest Town Office Building Construction Loan Premium Account Electric Service Account Telephone Service Account Insurance Account Town Reports Unpaid Bills Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund, Income Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund. Re :Investments Alfred V. Lincoln Fund—Interest (Paid to Yarmouth V.I.S.) Cemetery Perpetual Care, Interest payments Unclassified Withheld Taxes Barnstable County Teacher's Annuity Tailings Dog Licenses 187 182,829.50 184.00 1,406.89 3,417.26 9,023.72 1,632.40 171.85 1,271.05 600.00 45.00 1,273.00 35,636.28 Retirement 7,788.93 124.07 -- 9.61 484.80 44,043.69 Agency Accounts Paid 39,511.07 5,110.11 1,106.25 985.76 4,396.41 51,109.60 County Tax Cape Cod Mosquito Control State Audit State Parks and Reservations Retirement. System Chapter 32— Section 22 Approved Refunds Poll Taxes Personal Property Taxes Real Estate Taxes Motor Vehicle Excise Miscellaneous Refunds 2.00 148.73 962.72 2,353.17 55.98 3,522.40 aaawo tum;unoaav $OrLIyj 'S 4:12IVHOIII n cc CD ti 4 48 0000 0 01 00 01 it 8 w cn 8 co d 4 1-+ 00 CD 11 W CD 0 c� c� o CD m µ`i ,�y• w to w w (CD N W �P CSD Cr, iP o CO CD 48 2.4 00 t0 OD A H 0 00 00 TOWN OF YARMOUTH BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1954 GENERAL ACCOUNTS Assets Cash: General, Accounts Receivable: Taxes: Levy of 1952: Personal Property, Levy of 1953: Personal Property, Real Estate, Levy of 1954: Poll, Personal Pr l.erty, Real Estate Motor Vehicle and Trailer Levy of 1953, Levy of 1954, Tax Titles and Possessions: Tax Titles, Tax Possessions, Departmental: $ 89.10 53.71 217.11 2.00 4,924.45 24,782.51 Excise: 2.00 5,248.63 916.07 1,224.90 Liabilities and Reserves Proceeds of Dog Licenses—Due County, $330,073.79 Tailings—Unclaimed Checks, Gifts and Bequests: James Knowles Memorial Fund, $ 5,000.00 Walter Gifford—For Care of Cemetery Lot, • 2.10 Trust Funds Income: Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund, 1,071.27 Joshua Sears Playground Fund, 924.73 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 55.12 30,068.88 Old . Age Assistance Recoveries, Federal Grants: Disability . Assistance: 5,250.63 Administration, Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children: 2,140.97 Administration, Aid, 551.95 894.61 887.40 4,775.02 319.00 33.63 5,002.10 ' 2,051.12 1,913.00 00 eD General Relief, Aid to Dependent Children, Old Age Assistance, School, Water Connections, Water Rates and Services. Aid to Highways: State • County Overdrawn Account: Snow Removal Emergency: Under Section 31, Chapter 44, General Laws 28.00 Old Age Assistance: 1,535.51 Administration, 142.31 84.47 Assistance, 6,864.71 665.25 Revolving Funds: 1,208.00 3,521.23 School Lunch, 8,840.96 3,347.72 School Athletics, 70.21 Appropriation Balances: 2,507.81 Revenue—General, 32,758.36 1,253.91 3,761.72 Non Revenue: Town Office Construction, 74,960.64 Water Mains Construction, 24,418.73 Overestimates 1954: 2,251.03 State Mosquito Control Assessment, .01 State Parks and Reservations Assessment, 3.89 County Tax, 10,639.10 Sale of Real Estate Fund, Sale of Cemetery Lots, Fund, Receipts Reserved for Appropriation: Road Machinery, 359.53 Fire Loss Reimbursement, 2,363.00 Water Connections, 15,489.78 Reserve Fund—Overlay Surplus, Overlays Reserved for Abatements: Levy of 1952, 89.10 Levy of 1953, 270.82 $380,415.97 14,118.00 8,911.17 132,137.73 10,643.00 489.00 667.00 18,212.31 8,733.55 Levy of 1954 7,266.81 Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Motor Vehicle and Trailer 5,250.63 2,140.97 3,521.23 3,347.72 3,761.72 $ 18,022.27 151,538.36 $380,415.97 Excise, Tax Title and Possession, Departmental, Water, Aid to Highway, Surplus Revenue --General, 7,626.73 • . • 01 0 0 II ,1 h 11.411111 DOJO 11111111. 1 1.1 1 •1110.1.111111.... I I 192 . The following amounts carried over to 1955 accounts Town Office Building Committee New Town Office Building Decennial Census Registration of Bicycles Purchase of Fire Truck Purchase of Car for Building Inspector Propagation of Shellfish Destruction of Shellfish Enemies New Highway Truck High Bank Bridge -Contract #14813 High Bank Bridge -Contract #15322 High Bank Bridge easements Chapter 90 -Construction Alloted Chapter 90 -Maintenance Bryar Lane Davis Road Driftwood Lane Marigold Road Mayflower Terrace Pine Cone Drive Rainbow Road Rose Road Salt Marsh Lane Sea Gull Road Sharon Road Vineyard Street Restoration of Windmill Old Age Assistance, Administration, U. S. Grant Old Age Assistance, Assistance, U. S. Grant _ Disability. Assistance, Administration, IJ. S. Grant Disability Assistance; Assistance, U. S. Grant Aid to Dependent Children, Administration, U. S. Grant Aid to Dependent Children, Assistance, U. S. Grant School Athletic Receipts - School Uniforms for Band Renovating Boys Work Shop at John Simpkins School School Teachers' Military Service Credit for Retirement Account School Cafeteria Receipts South Yarmouth Library West Yarmouth Library 280.00 74,960.64 600.00 95.48 1,292.53 510.70 200.00 31.55 459.00 57.80 156.61 430.00 10,000.00 4,500.00 185.49 67.85 ] 02.32 70.74 64.02 183.13 449.49 328.88 766.25 774.60 7.68 477.21 643.53 142.31 6,864.71 551.95 894.61 887.40 4,775.02 70.21 2.18 243.40 363.50 8,84.96 3.99 83.76 Bass Hole Picnic Area Bay View Street, Town Landing Square Dancing Base Ball Team Fish and Game Yarmouth Port Pier Lease of Land at Dennis Pond Maintenance of Town owned Beach Roads and Parking Area -West Yarmouth Beach Water Connections Water Loan Construction Account, 1953 Extension 24,418.73 $155,164.90 193 246.70 452.90 30.00 85.85 2820 7,788.11 6.00 500.00 12.40 176.41 The following amounts transferred to General Revenue Accounts of 1955 Selectmen -Salaries Selectmen --General Auditor -General - Town Collector -General Assessors -Salaries Assessors -General Town Clerk -=General Election and Registration Planning Board Board of Appeals Engineering Commissioners of Trust Funds --General Police and Firemen -Uniforms Purchase of Boat, Motor and Trailer Fire Alarm Equipment Civil Defense Sealer of Weights & Measures Inspection of Buildings Inspection of Wiring Other Protection of Persons and Property Shellfish Warden Board of Health -Salaries Board of Health -General Highway Department -General Sidewalks Street Lights and Signals Street Signs Highway Machinery Account Bass River Parkway Driftwood Lane Landing Funds $ 128.62 159.90 72.00 22.52 128.62 27527 225.64 4.43 178.16 28.10 1,129.79 25.00 19.57 .86 1.78 3.09 1229 214.84 122.00 47.50 394.32 50.88 2622 4,200.93 1,897.74 1,025.30 157:62 53.50 .20 9.00 194 • Smith Road Town Brook Road Land Taking - W. G. Bunnell Charities -Salaries Charities -General Veterans Services School Department -General Vocational Schools Adult Vocational Education School Playgrounds and Athletic Field Regional District School Committee School Cafeteria Park Department Baseball Electric Service Account Operation of Bass River Golf Course Town Reports Insurance Account Water Department -General Cemeteries -Guaranteed Interest Cemeteries -General Debt • and Interest Accounts Legal Expense Reserve Fund Police Department Buoys 8.00 5.00 50.00 128.62 1,400.31 1,202.97 2,347.52 325.63 787.55 4.59 14.05 50.00 304.82 .72 28.11 13.34 17.60 1,051.28 302.23 550.00 2.32 890.42 .60 915.65 64.69 18.60 $ 21,100.31 RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS Year Ending December 31, 1954 July - 15 Legal Expense Account $ 1,250.00 15 Cemeteries Account 625.00 September 14 Civil Defense Account 200.00 Tree Warden, General Account 2,200.00 Buoys Account 600.00 November 16 Other Finance Officers and Accounts Account 143.07. 16 Town Clerk -General Account 200.00 16 Town Hall and Other Town Property Account 650.00 16 Police Department 4,120.00 16 Electric Service Account 200.00 16 Water Service Connection Account 1,500.00 December 20 Legal Expense Account 20 Town Hall and Other Town Property Account 20 Police Department 20 Fire Department 20 Civil Defense Account December 31 Town Hall and Other Town Property Account 31 Fire Department 31 Inspection of Plumbing Account 31 Tree Warden -General Account 31 Telephone Service Account • 195 131.00 140.00 800.00 455.00 53.26 255.41 270.40 117.50 56.45 117.26 1iI -\ Eu hW ICI 46 l 1 I I 111 I I IIII I 1 1 1N 111111 111111 I I 1 1 1 11111111 IV 1 11111 TOWN OF YARMOUTH BUDGET RECAPITULATION 1954 1954 Appropriations Transfers and Transfers 50.00 100.00 8361.00 100.00 6634.00 9855.00 11131.00 143.07 443.07 1381.00 3381.00 200.00 • 4549.00 2715.00 300.00 525.00 4000.00 15000.00 1045.41 6905.41 4920.00 48465.00 725.40 , 17502.40 253.26 1253.26 425.00 117.50 2117.50 Department .Moderator Finance Co•mmittec Selectmen Auditor • Treasurer Collector Assessors Other Fin. Offices & Accounts Legal Town Clerk Election & Registration Planning Board Board of Appeals • Engineering Reserve Fund Town .Halls & Other Town Prop Police Fire Civil Defense Sealer of Weights & Measures ... Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Buildings Inspector of. Wiring Moth Department Dutch Elm Disease Control Tree Warden • Other Prot. of Persons & Prop, Shellfish • Buoys Board of Health highways Sidewalks Snow & Ice Removal Street Lights & Signals Street Sighs High. Mach. Operation Account Charities Veterans' Benefits Schools -General Schools -Cafeterias Schools -Vocational Schools -Athletic Den.-Yar. Reg. School Dist. Parks Telephone Electric Light Town Reports ' 2'256.45 '600.00 2251.03 Ch.. 44 Sec.31 117.26 200.00 3585.00 1650.00 2750.110 1500.00 4101.45 175.00 4975.00 1200.00 10581.00 48000.00 5800.00 7251.03 1955 Budget Estimate 50.00 100.00 8817.00 100.00 9400.00 10955.00 11817.00 300.00 2000.00 6930.00 2079.00 200.00 525.00 5000.00 15000.00 10815.00 59680.80 17320.00 1000.00 450.00 2200.00 11900.00 1000.00 6000.00 96090.00 8000.00 232117.3:3 10000.00 2000.00 3000.00 - 1r GO 1955 Budgets • Approved 50.00 100.00 8817.00 • 100.00, • 8490.00 10955.00 11817.00 300.00 2000.00 6020.00 2079.00 200.00 525.00 5000.00 15000.00 • 10815.00 56747.00 • 17260.00 1000.00 450.00 2200.00 3585.00 4185.00 2000.00 2000.00 2750.00 2750.00 1500.00 1500.00 2345.00 2345.00 175.00 175.00 5175.00 6175.00 900.00 900.00 • 11129.00 11129.00 71319.00 54019.00 6800.00 6800.00 717.0.00 . - 6500.00 14110.00 1000.00 6500.00 95118.00 8000.00 235432.00 10000.00 2000.00 4800.00 19634.92 12905,00 . 16507.00 3417.26 4000.00 1435.00 1835.00 1650.00 1800.00 14110.00 1000.00 6500.00 95118.00 8000.00 235432.00 10000.00 2000.00 4800.00;-'.. 19634.92 15757.00 4000.00 1835.00 1800.00 a mit 1 198 0 0 0 0 0 ID s 0oo0L70� CO ri O t LTJ Cp hn b0O O ■-1 0 i. CD ND)CD ~li 0.ccm o C`.1 •0 -i 0000010&r ... „,oao�non �cCD = CM CCo t••••v ~ m W 0 C,7 —l—1 r°Ic0000 0. 0 Or, 000000 �1'Jt�Oc 6 o r- at a Tri $ � , .1 t••• CO 0.�--� G+] 0ms o cq 199 o ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE. FINANCE COMMITTEE ' REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE To the Voters: ti The cost of the rapid growth of our Town was never so evident as in this year's Warrant for our Annual Town Meeting. There are twenty new roads at a total cost of $24,300.00 if we accept them all as Town roads. There is a varying amount of merit in each of these roads but this Committee feels that an undue financial burden is being placed on the N 1,0 Town. It is our contention that sufficient regulations should cCO be established by the Planning Board so that when a private CO CO road is to be accepted as a Town road it will be in good ao condition and the Town will not have to rebuild the road. The Highway Budget in general has increased to care for the added road. mileage. 0o The Police Department must enlarge to care for the g problems of a larger population and we have outgrown our present Police Station. The budget for the Regional School is present for the first time. And so on down the line. Almost every depart- ment is called on for added services. The Water Department and the Golf Course are meet - co ing their operating expenses and the only cost to the Town is in the repayment of the loans. The Finance Committee intends to institute a meeting with all Department heads in May and again in August to review expenditures in an effort to forestall depletion of the Reserve Fund. Yours trul Y, WILLIAM D. KELLY, Chairman EDMUND FRUEAN, JR., Vice -Chairman JOHN M. NEWKIRK, Secretary ARTHUR A. RISTAU CARLTON E. BROWN GERALD D. DONLEY HARRY M. ROBINSON 200 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Barnstable, ss. To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the Coun- ty of Barnstable, Greetings: In the- name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs to meet at the several precincts in said Town on Mon- day, the seventh day of March next (1955) at twelve o'clock Noon, then and there to vote for the election of the follow- ing named officers: Three Finance Committee Members for three years; One Finance Committee Member for one year, to fill unexpired term; One Selectman for three years; One Assessor for three years; One Member of the Board of Public Welfare for three years; One Town Treasurer for three years; One Town Clerk for three years; One Town Collector for three years; - One Member of the Planning Board for five years; One Member of the Planning Board for two years to fill unexpired term; One Tree warden for three years; One Highway Surveyor for three years; Two School Committee Members for three years; One Member of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District Committee for one year : One Member of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District Committee for two years; One Member of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District Committee for three years; One Park Commissioner for six years; One Water Commissioner for three years; - One Cemetery Commissioner for three years; One Trust Fund Commissioner for three years. 201 The polls shall be open at twelve o'clock_ Noon and shall be closed at seven o'clock P.M. And, also in the name of the Commonwealth. of Mas- sachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet in the Elementary School Building in said Town, Tuesday, the eighth day of March next (1955) at one o'clock in the afternoon, then and there to act upon the Following articles: LEGISLATIVE AND ADVISORY ARTICLE A. ARTICLE B. To hear the report of the election of the Town Officers elected upon the official ballot. To see if the Town will elect a Director of the Cape Cod Extension Service for one year. ARTICLE C. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the revenue of the current financial year, and to issue note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 4, Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Recommended ARTICLE D. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of _Chap- ter 91 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be incurred_ by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non -tidal rivers - and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston .Harbor, in accord- ance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to o the Commonwealth. Recommended • 202 ARTICLE E. To see if the Town will authorize the Se- lectmen to sell at public sale any real estate the Town may acquire by Tax Title Foreclosures and Tak- ings. Recommended ARTICLE F. To see if the Town will vote to amend and change the Building Code by deleting Para- graphs 1 and 5 in Section 6 and inserting in place thereof the following paragraphs, viz: • "Paragraph 1. All outside fireplace and chimney footings shall extend to and be a part of the outside wall footings and shall extend at least four inches (4") beyond masonry for a depth of at least eight inches (8"). All inside fireplace and chimney foot- ings shall extend to firm and undisturbed ground and be of same dimensions as footings mentioned for outside chimneys." "Paragraph 5. All chimneys shall extend at least two feet (2') above the ridge. All brickwork shall be at least one inch (1") from woodwork and shall be fire stopped with suitable sheet metal built into the masonry to close this one inch (1") space." The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Planning Board for its recommendation. ARTICLE G. To see if the Town will vote to amend and change the Building Code by deleting Para- graphs 4, 5, 6, 8 and 12, Section 7, and inserting in place thereof the following paragraphs, viz: "Paragraph 4. Floor timbers. MAXIMUM SPAN — FLOOR JOIST _Total load of 60 Ib. per sq. ft. Dist. _ _ on Hem- White Longl. Size Center lock Pine Spruce Fir Pine 2x6 12" 9'-9" 9'-10" 10'-5" .10'-10" 11'-7" 2x6 16" 8'-9" 8'-10" 9'-6" 9'-10" 10'-6" 2x8 . 12" 12'-11" 13'-1" 13'-11" 14'-5" 15'-6" 2x8 16" 11'-9" 11'-10" 12'-8" 13'-1" 14'-1" 3x8 12" 13'-2" 13'-2" 15'-0" 15'-6" 16'-4" 4 203 3x8 16" 12'-1" 13'-4" 14'-6 15'-10" 17'-0" 2x10 12" 16'-2" 16 j-4" 17'-5" 18'-0" 19'-4'! 2x10 16" 14'-9" 14'010" 15'-9" 16'-4" 17'-7" 2x12 16" 15'-10" 15'310" 17'-3" 18'-5" 19'-6" 2x12 12" 17'-3" 17'-5" 18'-10" 20'-l0" 21'-0" "Paragraph 5. Bridging. One (1) row of bridging where span of floor timbers is from eight feet (8') to fourteen feet ,(14'). Two (2) rows of bridging where span of floor timbers is from fourteen feet (14') to twenty feet (20'). All floors shall be board- ed to outside of sills, and two by four (2x4) shoes shall be laid under all four inch (4") partitions. All house floors shall be either single or double boarded. If single flooring is used the material must be either plywood of not less than three-quarters inches (34") in thickness or matched boards of equal fiber stress to eastern fir or spruce and the end cuts must come over the center of a floor joist - and be securely nailed to this joist." "Paragraph 6. Studding. All outside walls and bearing partitions two by four (2x4) sixteen inches (16") on center; as an alternate, outside walls may be framed with four by four (4x4) studs three feet zero inches (3'0") on center, with solid four by six (4x6) corner post. If outside boarding is vertical, corner braces must be used. All bearing partitions shall be two by four (2x4) plates doubled. All minor partitions shall be at least two by three (2x3) and a single plate may be used. All open- ings over four feet (4') shall be trussed, or timbers sufficient to carry the load." "Paragraph 8. Rafters. MAXIMUM CLEAR SPAN — RAFTERS Total load of 401 lbs. per sq. ft. Dist. on Hem - Size Center lock 2x4 16" 7'-4" White Pine Spruce Pine 8'-4" 9'-6" Longi. Pine 10'-10" 204 2x4 2x6 2x6 2x8 2x8 2x8 2x10 2x10 2x10 20" 6'-7" 16" 11'4" 20" 9'-11" 16" 14'-9" 20" 13'-3" 24" 12'-1" 16" 18'-6" 20" 16'-7" 24" 15'-l" 6'-10" 11'-1" 10'-4" 15'-6" 13'-10" 12'-7" 19'-3" 17 '-3" 15 '-9" 7'-6" 12 '-6" 1V-2" 16'-8" 14 '-11" 13 '-7" 20'-10" .18 '-8" 17'-0" 8'-6" 14'-2" 12'-8" 18'-11" 16'-11" 15'-6" 23'-8" 21'-2" 19'-3" 8'40" 15'-0" 13'-4" 20'-0" 17'-10" 16'-3" 25'-0" 22'-3" 20'-4" "Paragraph 12. Timbers. All timber for boarding and structural purposes shall be free from defects such as shakes, unsound or loose knots, rot, worm- holes and defects caused in its manufacture. The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Planning Board for its recommend.ation. ARTICLE H. To see if the Town will vote to amend and change Section 9, Paragraph 1 of the Build- ing Code, and insert in place thereof the following, viz: "Paragraph 1. Basement Garages. They shall be of fire- proof construction having wire lath and cement plaster ceiling. Any door connecting garage with the rest of base- ment must be of fire proof construction self-closing with fuseable link and of manufacture approved by State Fire Underwriters." The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Planning Board for its recommendation. ARTICLE I. To see if the Town will vote to amend and •change the zoning law relative to side yards in business districts by deleting the last sentence of Para- graph 2, Section VI, and inserting in place thereof the fol- lowing sentence, viz: In a business district no building shall be built within six feet (6') of any lot line unless there is a fireproof wall or a fireproof party wall, said wall may be built on the lot line providing that the building is not to be used for human habitation. The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Planning Board for its recommendation. ARTICLE J. To see if the Town will vote to amend and change the zoning by-law relative to Para - 205 graph 6 of Section VI, by adding in said section, after the words "required yard," the words "not exceeding eighteen inches (18") so that said Paragraph 6 of Section VI, will read as follows, viz: "Projections; Nothing herein -shall prevent the projection of cornices, window sills; bekticiurses, and other ornamental features into any. required yard, not exceeding eighteen inches (18"), except -that steps in front yards may be permitted." The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Planning Board for its recommendation. ARTICLE K. To see if the Town will vote to amend and change the zoning by-law by adding to Sec- tion II a new Paragraph to be known as Paragraph 9, to read as follows: "In those districts now designated as resi- dence districts, on Route 28 from the Hyannis -Yarmouth line to Bass River, any uses permitted in a business district, with the approval of the Board of Appeals by way of a special permit as provided in Section 30, Chapter 40 of General Laws, and the said Board of Appeals is hereby authorized and empowered to hear and decide requests for special permits under this Section, as provided by said Statute, hereinbefore mentioned. The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Planning Board for its recommendation. ARTICLE L. To hear the reports of all Committees. ARTICLE M. All elected officers to be sworn in at this time. • GENERAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary and compensation of all elective officers of the Town as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41, General Laws, as amended, to be effective as of January 1, 1955:: Moderator, Selectmen, Auditor, Treasurer, Collector, As- sessors, • Town Clerk, Tree Warden, Board of Health, MO- - way Surveyor, Board of Public Welfare, Water Commis- sioners, Cemetery Commissioners, Trust Fund Commission- ers. The Finance Committee recommends the following 1 • 206 salaries be paid to the elected officers to be made retro- active to January 1, 1955: Moderator -50.00; Select- men -1330.00 each for three members; Auditor -25.00; Treasurer -2500.00 ; Collector — 3500.00; Assessors — 1330.00 each for three members; Town Clerk — 1500.00; Tree Warden —150.00; Board of Health — 500.00 each for three members; Highway Surveyor - 4345.00; Board of Public Welfare -1330.00 each for three members; Water Commissioners -450.00 each for three members; Cemetery Commissioners -75.00 each for three members; Trust . Fund Commissioners - 25.00 each for three members. ARTICLE 2. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current year: Moderator, Finance Committee. Selectmen, Auditor, Treasurer, Collector, As- sessors, other Finance Offices and Accounts, Legal, Town Clerk, Election and Registration, Planning Board, Board of Appeals, Engineering, Town Halls and other Town prop- erty. The Finance Committee 'recommends the following sums for the current year: Moderator -50.00; Finance Committee -100.00; Selectmen — 8817.00; Auditor — 100.00; Treasurer -8490.00; Collector -10,955.00; As- sessors -11817.00; Other Finance Offices and Accounts —300.00; Legal -2000.00; Town Clerk -6020.00; Elec- tion and Registration -2079.00; Planning Board — 200.00; Board of Appeals — 525.00; Engineering — 5000.00; Town Halls and Other Town Property — 10815.00 ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring land either by purchase or by taking by right of eminent domain any or all of the following described parcels of land : Property of Alexander Smith at corner of Route 28 and Higgins Crowell Road, West Yarmouth, shown on Assessors map as parcel #25V5 and for the purpose of constructing thereon a new police station and for originally equipping and furnishing said building; and to determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, by appropriation from available funds in the treasury, or by borrowing under authority of Chapter 44 207 of the General Laws, or take any action in relation thereto. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2000.00. ARTICLE 4. To . see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for ; the in- stallation of kitchen facilities in the new Town Office build- ing. The Finance Committee recommends the sum, of. - $2000.00. ARTICLE 5. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the grad- ing and landscaping and otherwise completing the new Town Office building. The Finance Committee recommends- the sum of $9500.00. ARTICLE 6. To see what action the Town will take upon the following petition: "To see if the Town will vote to use and operate the old Town Office Building as a Community Center and to see what sum the Town will appropriate for the annual maintenance of this building." Not recommended. ARTICLE 7. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for painting, installation of storm windows and storm doors, installation of new boiler and otherwise improving the present Town Office Building, or to take any other action thereon or re- lating thereto. Recommendation dependent upon action taken on the previous Article. ARTICLE 8. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Treasury for the Reserve Fund for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $15,000.00. ARTICLE 9. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the fol- lowing accounts for the current year: Police Department, Fire Department, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Inspec- tion of Plumbing, Inspection .of Buildings, Inspection of 208 Wiring, Moth Department, Dutch Elm Disease Control, Tree Warden, Other Protection of Persons and Property, Shell- ' fish Warden, Buoys. The Finance Committee recommends the following sums for the current year: Police Department -56747.00; Fire Department -17260.00; Sealer of Weights and Measures -450.00; Inspection of Plumbing 2200.00; Inspection of Buildings -4185.00; Inspection of Wir- ing -2000.00; Moth Department -2750.00; Dutch Elm Disease Control —1500.00; Tree Warden -2345.00; Other Protection of Persons and Property -175.00; Shellfish -6175.00; Buoys -900.00. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Chief of Police to sell, trade, lease, ex- change, or otherwise dispose of two (2) 1954 Chevrolet,, used as Police Cruiser Cars, upon such terms and for such consideration and conditions and to such persons and cor- porations as he deems advisable, and for the best interests of the Town. Recommended. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight hundred dol- lars ($800.00) for the purpose of purchasing necessary new - unifornis and replacing and repairing old uniforms, and/or parts thereof, for the Police and Fire Departments of the Town, as provided by Section 6B, Chapter 40 of the General Laws. - The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $800.00. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for the purchase and installation of Fire Alarm Equipment or to take any other action thereon or relating thereto. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $600.00. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Four Hundred($2,400.00) to purchase and equip an automobile for the use of the Fire Chief. 209 The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2400.00. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate ppro rp the sum of Three 'thousand.. Dollars ($3000.00) to -be added to the stabilization Fund and held for the purchase of fire equipment ane, to determine the method of raising or appropriating money for the same. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3000.00 ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars for the purpose of Civil Defense. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1000.00 ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred and 00/100 ($1,500.00) Dollars to purchase, plant and maintain shade trees on or bordering the Town Ways of the Town under the direction of the Tree Warden, who shall consult with a committee composed of the Tree Warden, Chairman of Park Commissioners and the Highway The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1500.00 ARTICLE 17. To see what sum of money the thee Board own will vote to raise and appropriate of health account for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $11129.00 ARTICLE 18. To see what sum of money he.Towanw will vote to raise and appropriateurchase, acquire r from available funds in the Treasury. to p or take by eminent domain, a parcel of land from Mary S. Everett of Yarmouthport, said land containing 30 acres, more or less, located in the central part of the Town wn to. be used for the'expansion of the Central Dump, sothe sum of The Finance Committee recommends. $1000.00. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand and 00/100 ($1000.00) Dollars to be paid to the Cape Cod Hos- 210 pitat for the establishment and maintenance of a Free Bed • Fund in the Hospital in accordance.with Section 74, Chapter 111 of the General Laws or take any action in relation there to or act fully thereon. • — $1000.00. • The Finance Committee recommends the sum of ARTICLE '20. To see what slims of money _the Town will • vote to raise and•appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current, year : Highway General, Side Snow and Ice Removal, Street Lights and Signals. Street Signs, Highway Machinery Operating Account. The Finance Committee recommends the following sums for the current year: Highway General — 54019.00; Sidewalks -6800.00; Snow and Ice Removal —6500.00; Street Lights and Signals --14110.00; Street Signs -1000.00; Highway Machinery Operating Ac- count -6500.00. ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty-six hundred ($3600.00) Dollars for the purchase of a new two -ton dump truck for the use of the Highway Department. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3600.00. ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Tett Thousand (*10,- 000.00) Dollars for the purchase of a new Grader for the use of the Highway Department. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of • $10000.00. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will authorize the High- wa:v Surveyor to sell, trade or otherwise dis- pose of the Town -owned 1947 Galion Grader upon such terms and such conditions and to such persons or corporations as he deems advisable and for the best interests of the Town. Recommended. ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Eighty ($180.00) Dollars to maintain additional street lights on: • (1) Pole No. 95/5 on Wimbledon Drive,. West Yar- mouth 4 (2) __(3) (4) (5) (6) 211 Pole No. 179/4 on Rainbow Road, West Yarmouth Pole No. 144/5 on pelvis Bay Boulevard, West Yar- mouth • Pole No. 103/6 on Run Pond Road, Bass River Pole No. 31on Breezy Point Road, Bass River Pole No. 108/1 and 2 on Geneva Road, South Yar- mouth Pole No. 2 at Hazelmoor & Vinebrook Roads, South Yarmouth Pole No. 155/16 and 18 on High Bank Road, South Yarmouth As requested by various persons, said lights to be installed if deemed in the public interest by the Selectmen. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of • $180.00. ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,- • 000.00) Dollars for Chapter. 90 construction. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $10000.00. ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to accept the • laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in Yarmouth, West, known as Acres Avenue, so-ealled, with the boundaries and. measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. • The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2350.00. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as • Amos Road, •so-. called, with • the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize. and instruct the Selectmen to purchase 212 or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum -of money the Town wilTraise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1875.00. ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in Yarmouth, West, known as Andy Lane, so- called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this pur- pose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $500.00. - ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in Yarmouth, West, known as Archie Road, so- called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the ]and within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of mone3; the Town will raise and appropriate for this pur- pose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $500.00. ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Cozyhome Terrace, so-called, .with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase - 213 or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the. Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to sec what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $500.00. ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in Yarmouth, West, known as Duffy Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement, of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $650.00. ARTICLE. 32. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Elton Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -Location, and to see .what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the . sum of $2125.00. ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or loeating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Hedge .Row, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase 214 or take by eminent domain on 'the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The. Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1625.00. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Lambert Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by .the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the. behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way.in the land within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $950.00. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town way in South Yarmouth, known as Long Pond Drive, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed_with the _Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate' for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Not recommended. ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as McGee Street, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by .eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a 215 public easement of a Town Way in the land within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see N hat sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for. this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1000.00. ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to accept the. laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Molly Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate or this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the _ suni of - $800.00. ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Oliver Street, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town - Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase_ or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land'within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate or this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Not recommended. ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as* Robert Street, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the side - 1,4 216 lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and tosee what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the_ improvement of this road. Not recommended. ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Ruby Street, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise andappropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $800.00. ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Salt Box Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Recommended. • ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration . or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as , Sandy Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration_ or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for C moi` • es A�}`.d ' .1 '!v-dw VA.,LA�i s.d: i1111—•Aiabrafjpi.1 ■ 217 this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. \ Not recommended.' ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to anew sept\ t e -laying-out, alteration or locating a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Silver Leaf Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements has raade the Town and reported by the Selectmen and filed purchase Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to p or take by eminent domain on the e and half of thin the side - the Town a public easement of a Town Way the lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, andto fore what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate this purpose. anfor omemittee improvement adsum of The Finance $1075.00. • ARTICLE 44. To see if the Towfl will vote to ante laying -out, alteration or locatingLane,a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Springereanew of so-called, with theboundaries and measurements as made,. and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town' Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the bee half of the within the Town a public easement of a Town Way e for side- lines ofu said lay-out, one a the Town will or andlappropriatea d to se khat. sum of m improvement of this road._ this purpose, and for the inip Not recommended. ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will votet the to' accept of e laying -out, alteration or locating Road, a Town Way. in South Yarmouth, known as Studley so-called, with the boundaries enna measurements filed th the Town and reported by the the Selectmen purchase orerk take bd .em eminent do riie and instruct t the behalf of the Town a public easeicierit.of a-:To.n `Way in the land within the side - r re -location, and to see lines of saidlay-out, alteration. o ro riate fore what sum of money the "To�ti,n `ill raise and: rovement of this road. this purpose, and for the imp Not recommended. . i 1111 1111 111E1111I•I II 218 ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Uncle Ephriam's Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and Sled with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $500.00. ARTICLE 47. To see what action the Town will take upon the following petition: "We, • the under- signed, request the Selectmen to Iay out Lyman Lane, for insertion in the Town Warrant. To be accepted as a Town Road". Recommended. ARTICLE 48. To see what action the Town will take upon the following petition: "To see what sum of money the Town of Yarmouth will raise and appropriate to replace culverts located on Park Avenue; the first be- tween pole No. 13/2 and pole No. 13/3 ;.the second, between pole No. 13/7 and pole No. 13/8. Also to fill, grade and resurface Park Avenue at these locations so that proper road drainage is effected." Not recommended. ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to raise and Dollars appropriate the sum of Eighteen Hundred ($1800.00) for the purpose of raising the grade and otherwise improving Prince Road, West Yarmouth. Not recommended. ARTICLE 50. To see what action the Town will take upon the following petition: "We, the under- signed, residents of the Town, of Yarmouth, request the Selectmen to lay out for acceptance by the Town, Williams Road, in Colonial Acres, West Yarmouth and to complete - { the re -surfacing of Carver Road, West. Yarmouth." Recommended. ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to_ discontinue or abandon whatever interest the Town might have or the inhabitants thereof, in and to that part of an ancient way known as Old Yarmouth Road, running from the northeasterly end of Camp Street to new Mid -Cape Highway. Recommended. ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the abandonment of an easement taken from Joseph P. Phelan, adjoining South Shore Drive, being shown as PARCEL A and containing 400 square feet on plan entitled "Town of Yarmouth, Plan of a Portion of South Street as Altered by the Board of Selectmen, De- cember 8, 1954, Scale 1"-40', Kelly & Sweetser, Engin- eers, Dennisport, Mass."; •and $1.00 be paid for such aban- donment of such easement, in accordance with Section 15 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws. Recommended. ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the abandonment of an easement taken from Lenslite Co., Inc., adjoining South Shore Drive being shown as PARCEL B and containing 1120 square feet on plan entitled "Town of Yarmouth, Plan of a Portion of South Street as Altered by the Board of. Selectmen, December 8, 1954, Scale 1"-40', Kelly & Sweetser, Engineers, Dennis - port, Mass."; and $1.00 be paid for such abandonment of such easement, in accordance with Section 15 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws. Recommended. ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and to accept a deed from the Estate of Charles A. Wilbur (Dr. George B. Wilbur, South Dennis) for a parcel of land adjacent to Bass River Upper Bridge, as shown on a plan entitled "Town of Yarmouth Common Landing, as laid out 220 by the Board of Selectmen, February 7, 1955, Kelly anti Sweetser, Engineers; Dennisport, Mass." Recommended. ARTICLE 55. To see what sum of money the Townwill vote to raise and appropriate for the Chari- ties Account for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $95,118.00. ARTICLE 56. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Veterans' Benefits for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $8000.00. ARTICLE 57. To see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for the School Depart- ment for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $235,432.00. ARTICLE 58. To see if the Town will raise and a pproriate the sum of Four Thousand Eight Hund ed ($4,800.00) Dollars for the maintenance and operation of the Physical Education Program in the Yarmouth Schools. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $4800.00. ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Fire Hundred ($500.00) Dollars for the operation and maintenance of the School Band. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $500.00. ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate Dol- larsthe sum of Tn Thousand for the maintenance a deope operation of the 0ScOhool)fe- terias. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $10,000.00 ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand ($2000.00) Dol- Iars for Adult Vocational Education. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2000.00 221 ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars for the Vocational Schools and Eye Glasses for Needy School Children. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $500.00 ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand ($4000.00) Dol- lars for the maintenance and operation of the Athletic Field and School Grounds. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $4000.00 ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Four 1lundred (+2400.00) Dollars to be equally divided between the three libraries in the Town which are open to the public. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2400.00 ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to disburse the County Dog Fund equal- ly to the three libraries in the Town which are open to the public. Recommended. ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred ($S00.00) Dollars for the purpose of painting the library rooms at the -West Yarmouth Community Building. The .Finance Committee recommends the sum of $800.00 ARTICLE 67. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current year: Park Department, Bass River Golf Course. The Finance Committee recommends the following sums for the current year: Park Department -15757.00; Bass River Golf Course -30711.80; ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum cf Eight Hundred ($800.00) Dollars to rebuild the Bridge at Colonial Acres. 222 The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $800.00 ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred ($7500.00) Dollars to install a new Bulkhead at Packet Landing. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $7500.00 ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred ($7500.00) Dollars to rebuild rip -rap, mound type, back fill and grade 300 feet at Park #2, adjacent to Yar- mouth Seaside Village. Not recommended. ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand Three Hundred ($4300.0) Dollars to rebuild rip -rap, mound type, back fill, oil and grade 240 feet at Thacher Town Park. Recommendation from the floor. ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand ($5000.00) Dollars to install a stone jetty, Grade and oil Parking Lot, install Fence, and cover Beach with sand at Englewood Beach. Recommendation from the floor. ARTICLE 73. To see what action the Town will take upon the following petition and to see what sum of money will he raised and appropriated therefor: -- the undersigned, request the Selectmen of the Town of Yarmouth to insert an article in the warrant of the Annual Town Meeting, to purchase or take by eminent domain the two lots of land adjoining Thacher Town Beach to the West." Not recommended. ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the care, custody, management and control of the Sea Gull Beach, so-called, situated on the Westerly side of Parker's River and the parking area at the foot of Stan - 223 dish Way, in West. Yarmouth, to the Park Department. Recommended. ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars to fill and grade- the parking area at the foot of Standish Way, West Yarmouth. The Finance Committee recommends the sum -of $600.00 ARTICLE 76. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the im- provement and maintenance of the beach, road and parking area at Sea Gull Beach, so-called, west of Parker's River. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $4000.00 ARTICLE 77. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer • from available funds in the Treasury to be used for the development, maintenance and improvement of Town -owned beach property, with any State and or County funds which may be made available for the same purpose. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $15,000.00 ARTICLE 78. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to help to de- fray the expense of the 1955 Town Baseball Team in ac- cordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as amended by Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1955. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $500.00 ARTICLE 79. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to help to de- fray the expense of the 1955 Little and Pony League base- ball teams, in accordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as amended by Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1955. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $500.00 ARTICLE 80. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purpose of conducting classes in Square Dancing for the young peo- ple of the Town, the class to be held at Lyceum Hall under • 224. the sponsorship of the Girl Scouts and the Friday Club, in accordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as amended by Chapter 14, Acts of 1955. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $250.00 ARTICLE 81. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred (4300.00) Dollars for the purpose of stocking ponds and other inland waters located within the Town with fish and for the purpose of liberating game within said limits, and to meet necessary expenses incidental thereto, including the feeding of game so liberated. and that a committee of three be appointed by the Selectmen to have charge of the work. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $300.00 ARTICLE 82. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current year: Telephone Service, Elec- tric Service, Town Reports, Insurance. The Finance Committee recommends the following sums for the current year: Telephone Service — 4000.00; Electric Service -1835.00; Town Reports — 1800.00; Insurance -9608.00 ARTICLE 83. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to pay bills of prior years, as provided by Chapter 179, Acts of 1941, and to act upon any other unpaid bills that may properly come before this meeting. Recommendation from the floor. ARTICLE 84. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Sixty-one Thousand Nine hundred Fifty ($61,950.00) Dollars for the mainten- ance and operation of the Water Department, and to author- ize the Assessors to use as estimated receipts the sum of Sixty-six Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 29/100 ($66.807.29) Dollars representing Water Department in- come of 1954. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $61,950.00 225 ARTICLE 85. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate for the use of the Water Commissioners the sum of Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighty -Nine and 78400 ($15,489.78) Dollars now reserved as 1954 service. connection receipts, said sum to be used for service connec- tions for the year 1955. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $15489.78 ARTICLE 86. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Water Commissioners, Tree Warden, k Commissioners and Cemetery Commissioners to work for their Departments at regular hourly wages and fix the rate of pay for same. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1.30 per hour. ARTICLE 87. To see if the Town illvo a to$r0ise and appropriate Seventy .00) Dollars to extend Town water to the Knob agreements section nof the Town, to enter into all contracts and ag neces- sary for the purposes of this Article Cher by taxation, issue, rmine how such sum shall be provided, use of available funds, borrowing, or otherwise. (By Petition) Not recommended. •the ARTICLE 88.To see what sum of mnfor Townthe willrl vote to raise and appropriate and maintenance of cemeteries for the currentear the sum of The Finance Committee $9657.50 vote to raise and ARTICLE 89. appropr ate the Townsee if the will of lOne Thousand and 00/100 ($1000.00) Dollars, said sum intended to continue a -program of repairing and restoring the old grave stones in the Tow'n's cemeteries under the direction of the Ceme- tery Commissioners. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1000.00thfTown will ARTICLE 90. To see what sum of money a money r the Trust vote to raise and app P 11 226 Fund Commissioners for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $75.00 ARTICLE 91. To see if the Town will vote to accept a . ; bequest of Five Thousand ($5000.00) Dol- lars under the will of Laura K. Knowles, late of Yarmouth - port, said sum being given to the Town of Yarmouth for the School Department for the purpose of establishing a fund to be known as the "James Knowles Memorial Fund" the income of which is to be used annually as a scholarship and to be administered by the Commissioners of Trust Funds in the same manner as the fund known as the -"Ann Caston- guay Memorial Fund" is now administered. Recommended. ARTICLE 92. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Dennis - Yarmouth Regional School District for the Current Year. • The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $19634.92 ARTICLE 93. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Debt and interest Account for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $113218.75 And you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting up attested copies thereof at six public places, two on the north side of the Town and Four on the south side, also by publication in the Yarmouth Register, at least seven days before the time of holding said meeting, as aforesaid. Given under our hands and the Seal of the Town of Yarmouth hereto affixed, this Fifteenth day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty -Five. HOWARD B. MONROE WM. P. FROST HENRY R. DARLING Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth Priv .44111:1 111 u 1 1 (SEAL) A true copy, Attest: HERMAN G; CURTIS Constable 227 1 -CONTENTS - Assessors 58 Balance Sheet 189 Births, Marriages, Deaths 170 Budget Recapitulation 196 Building Inspector 66 Civil Defense Director 98 Collector 83 Expenditures for 1954 183 Fire Department 104 Fish & Game Committee 168 Health Department, County 86 Highway Surveyor 163 Inspector of Wires 162 Jurors 62 Mid -Cape Little League and Pony League Treas. 89 Planning Board 165 ----- Planning Board's Report on Proposed Amendments 166 Plumbing Inspector 79 Police ?5 Public Welfare 100 Recreation Commission 167 Regional School 92 Registrars of Voters 169 Report of Annual Town Meeting, 1954 9 Report of Special Town Meeting, Feb. 9, 1954 43 Report of Special Town Meeting, July 26, 1954 45 Report of State Election 52 Report of State Primary 48 School Report 108 Sealer of Weightsand Measures 65 Shellfish Constable 57 State Auditor 66 Town Auditor 162 Town Clerk 164 Town Officers, 1954. 3 Treasurer's Report 180 Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent 96 • Trust Funds S2 Veterans' Services 63 Vocational School Building Committee 91 Voters, List of 141 Warrant and Finance Committee Report for 1955199 Water Department 79 �t. ire. Z. ..y f 4 r . ,�,P-d� _ ,► �, F _ ,�s^w+sa.,, _ r. 40:60: ��•„r fes,. - Yk��r p�r►�:r :�ri�r' „t ilk ii'X.L. A' Ulsi�';!. •. 351 ANNUAL . REPORTS Town of Yarmouth 1955 PHOTO SY HATCH MASON ANNUAL REPORTS of the Officers of the Town of Yarmouth for the year ending DECEMBER 31, 1955 1 THE REGISTER PRESS YARMOUTH PORT, MASS. 1956 ( 3 . COLLECTOR OF TAXES AND WATER RATES Harold M. Kelley, South Yarmouth 1958 MODERATOR Ralph Thacher, West Yarmouth (Resigned) 1957 FINANCE COMMITTEE Arthur A. Ristau, South Yarmouth 1958 William D. Kelly, Yarmouthport 1958 John M. Newkirk, West Yarmouth 1958 Edmund Fruean, Jr., South Yarmouth 1957 Harry M. Robinson, South Yarmouth 1957 Gerald Donley, Yarmouth 1956 Bradford Tallman, Yarmouth _ 1956 TOWN OFFICERS -1955 • ELECTED, SELECTMEN AND BCARD OF HEALTH ASSESSORS AND BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE Term Expires William P. Frost, South Yarmouth 1958 Henry R. Darling, Yarmouthport 1957 Howard B. Monroe, West Yarmouth 1956 TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport 1958 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Winthrop V. Wilbur, West Yarmouth 1958 Dr. Sheldon L. Hunt, Yarmouthport 1958 Edward W. Ambrose, South Yarmouth 1957 Wallace C. Liberty, West Yarmouth 1957 Marjorie B. Kelly, South Yarmouth 1956 PLANNING BOARD Elwin W. • Coombs, West Yarmouth 1960 Ralph Thacher, West Yarmouth (Resigned) 1959 Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport 1958 Byron R. Hall, West Yarmouth 1957 Sidney K. Horton, South Yarmouth 1956 Albert V. Niemi, West Yarmouth. 1956 Ii 1 WATER COMMISSIONERS ' • Eugene A. Homer, South Yarmouth 1958 Gerald O. Cash, Yarmouthport 1957 Elwin W. Coombs, West Yarmouth 1956 3 1 HIGHWAY SURVEYOR Gorham P. Homer, South Yarmouth PARK COMMISSIONERS Edward A. Johnson, South Yarmouth William B. Letteney, South Yarmouth William C. Angell, South Yarmouth COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS Gorham Pulsifer, Yarmouth Amil H. Castonguay, West Yarmouth Frank W. Richards, West. Yarmouth CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS Frederick C. Schauwecker, Yarmouth Fernandus Baker, West Yarmouth Harold M. Kelley, South Yarmouth TREE WARDEN John G. Sears, South Yarmouth AUDITOR Dorothy P. Wildey, South Yarmouth 1958 • 1961 1959 1957 1958 1957 1956 1958 1957 1956 1958 1958 DIRECTOR OF BARNSTABLE COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE Harry C. Stever, Yarmouthport 1956 DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMISSION Albert T. Chase, West Yarmouth - 1958 Harold L. Hayes, Jr., Yarmouth 1957 John E. Harris, Yarmouth 1956 APPOINTED For School Department, See School Report TOWN COUNSEL Amil H. Castonguay, West Yarmouth BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Henry R. Darling William P. Frost Howard B. Monroe PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Helen W. Swezey, South Yarmouth Agent Dorothy M. Dunbar, South Yarmouth Social Worker Marion F. Forsythe, West Dennis Clerk ACCOUNTING OFFICER Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport 4 SECRETARIES TO SELECTMEN Joan L. Nickerson, South Yarmouth Dorothy Z. Ingrk.ham, South Yarmouth ASSISTANT ASSESSORS Barbara L. Johnson, West Yarmouth Mary J. Thomas, South Yarmouth Joan L. Nickerson, South Yarmouth Dorothy Z. Ingraham, South Yarmouth Harry C. Stever, Yarmouthport Wallace C. Liberty, West Yarmouth Anthony J. Platani, West Yarmouth ASSISTANTS TO TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER Dorothy P. Wildey, South Yarmouth Beverly F. White, South Yarmouth ASSISTANTS TO COLLECTOR Ella B. Woodward, South Yarmouth Hattie M. Crowell, South Yarmouth TOWN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Norton A. Nickerson, Yarmouthport James S. Keaveney, South Yarmouth POLICE DEPARTMENT Nelson F. Cressy, Yarmouth (Resigned) Herbert J. Jason, West Yarmouth Theodore P. Reynolds, West Yarmouth Albert J. Perkins, West Yarmouth (Resigned) Herbert E. Peterson, West Yarmouth Donald R. Flibotte, South Yarmouth CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR Wallace C. Liberty, West Yarmouth CONSTABLE Herman G. Curtis, South Yarmouth FIRE DEPARTMENT Dana H. Whittemore, Yarmouth Ira R. Thacher, Yarmouth FOREST WARDEN Dana H. Whittemore, Yarmouth Ira R. Thacher, Yarmouth. MOTH SUPERINne.,kaiUalaa John G. Sears, South Yarmouth 5 Chief Chief Deputy Chief Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Chief Deputy Chief Warden Deputy Warden WATER DEPARTMENT CIifton W. Ellis, Yarmouth Superintendent Thomas B. Pulsifer, Yarmouth Asst. Superintendent INSPECTOR OF WIRES Edmund Fruean, Jr., South Yarmouth Inspector Robert W. Selfe, West Yarmouth Assistant Inspector BOARD OF APPEALS Alexander Catto, Yarmouthport Harry S. Ryder, Yarmouthport Kenneth H. Studley, West Yarmouth Harold L. Hayes, Jr., Yarmouth Elwin W. Coombs, West Yarmouth (Resigned) Paul T. Webber, Bass River ALTERNATE MEMBERS Alfred G. Weller, West Yarmouth Thomas F. Matthews, Yarmouthport Haydn Mason, South Yarmouth (Resigned) William V. Brown, South Yarmouth BUILDING INSPECTOR Herman G. Curtis, South Yarmouth Inspector Haydn Mason, South Yarmouth Assistant Inspector Term Expires 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1956 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Norton A. Nickerson, Yarmouthport PLUMBING INSPECTOR Albert Smith, Yarmouthport Gerald Cottle, West Yarmouth Inspector Deputy Inspector SHELLFISH WARDEN H. Bertram Kelley, Yarmouth MEDICAL AGENT OF BOARD OF HEALTH Fred L. Moore, M.D., Court House, Barnstable SANITARY INSPECTORS George F. Crocker, Jr., Hyannis Ernest C. Eldridge, South Chatham DOG OFFICERS Nelson F. Cressy, Yarmouth (Resigned) Herbert J. Jason, West Yarmouth Theodore P. Reynolds, West Yarmouth 6 Inspector Assistant Inspector INSPECTORS OF ANIMALS & SLAUGHTERING Harry C. Stever, Yarmouthport H. Bertram 'Kelley, Yarmouth VETERANS' AGENT AND BURIAL AGENT .. Thomas Milne, Marstons Mills Agent Lillian N. Doane, Hyannis Deputy Agent HARBOR MASTERS H. Bertram Kelley, Yarmouth Isaac Hills, 3rd, West Yarmouth Assistant Harry B. Chessman, Yarmouth Assistant RECREATION COMMITTEE Lloyd L. Simmons, -Yarmouth Nye Crowell, West Yarmouth Oscar W. Doane, Jr., West Yarmouth Peter M. Sykes, South Yarmouth Darrell R. Shepherd, Yarmouth FENCE VIEWERS Samuel H. D. Drew, West Yarmouth Alexander Catto, Yarmouthport REGISTRARS Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport Harry C. Stever, Yarmouthport Louis F. Moruzzi, West Yarmouth James S. Keaveney, South Yarmouth ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Dorothy P. Wildey,..South Yarmouth PRECINCT OFFICERS Term Expires 1958 1957 1957 1956 1956 ' Term Expires 1958 1958 1957 1956 Precinct No. 1 Warden, James H. Quirk Deputy Warden, Virginia K. Johnson -- Clerk, Matthews C. Hallet Deputy Clerk, Priscilla Hill Inspector., Thomas F. Matthews' Inspector, Stephen D. Crowley . Deputy Inspector, Charles S. Riley Deputy Inspector, Joseph L. Francis Precinct No. 2 Warden, Nellie J. Thacher Deputy Warden, Ira R. Thacher 7 Clerk, Harold L. Hayes, -Jr:' ' - Deputy Clerk, Stella A. Johnson Inspector, Arthur M. Johnson ' Inspector, Starr Keith Deputy Inspector, Samuel R. Thacher Deputy Inspector, Herman A. Ross Precinct No. 3 Warden, Thomas F. Pendergast Deputy Warden, Joseph P. Greelish Clerk, Herman G. Curtis Deputy Clerk, Haydn Mason Inspector, Carlton E. Chase Inspector, Thomas E. Collins Inspector, John D. Healey Inspector, Joseph Wildey Deputy Inspector, Fred M. Angus Deputy Inspector, Edward Kesti Deputy Inspector, Ernest R. Small Deputy Inspector, William V. Brown Precinct No. 4 Warden, Alfred C. Drew Deputy Warden, Wallace C. Liberty Clerk, Albert T. Chase Deputy Clerk, Gilbert D. Macomber Inspector, Samuel H. D. Drew Inspector, Hobart L. Morin Inspector, Francis J. Crosby Inspector, Henry P. Askeli Deputy Inspector, Howard A. Gott Deputy Inspector, Joseph Govoni Deputy Inspector, John P. Bratti Deputy Inspector, .Herbert J. Jason • ANNUAL TOWN MEETING .1955 REPORT OF TOWN ELECTION Yarmouth, Massachusetts, March 7, 1955 The polls were opened in the four precincts of the Town at 12:00 o'clock Noon and closed at 7:00 o'clock P.M. The results of the balloting was as follows:- Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec..3 Prec. 4 Total By Precincts 138 151 620 630 1439 Member of the Finance Committee; for one year Carlton E. Brown 59 52 Bradford L. Tallman 61 . 84 Blanks 17 14 Richard C. Baker — 1' John Newkirk 1 John Sears • — Philip Dempsey — Member of the Finance Committee, for three years William D. Kelly 117 128 Arthur A. Ristau 82 87 Blanks 210 229 Sheldon L. Hunt — 1 John Newkirk 3 5 Carlton E. Brown — 1 Ted Goods — 1 Bradford L. Tallman — 1 John Harris 1 William Frost 1 William V. Brown Fred H. Graham Philip E. Dempsey John A. Hastings Robert A. Hill Vernon Morgan 204 292 607 337 . 154 636 73 80 184 — — 1 .4 4 9 1 - . 1 1 1 445 428 915 44 4 1 •5 382 1072 320 917 834 2188 1 36 88 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 1. 6 2 • — 2 2 1 3 1 — 1 Clerk, Harold L. Hayes, Jr. ' Deputy Clerk, Stella A. Johnson Inspector, Arthur M. Johnson Inspector, Starr Keith - Deputy Inspector, Samuel R. Thacher Deputy Inspector, Herman A. Ross Precinct No. 3 Warden, Thomas F. Pendergast' Deputy Warden, Joseph P. Greelish Clerk, Herman G. Curtis Deputy Clerk, Haydn Mason Inspector, Carlton E. Chase Inspector, Thomas E. Collins Inspector, John D. Healey Inspector, Joseph Wildey Deputy Inspector, Fred M. Angus Deputy Inspector, Edward Kesti Deputy Inspector, Ernest R. Small Deputy Inspector, William V. Brown Precinct No. 4 Warden, Alfred C. Drew Deputy Warden, Wallace C. Liberty Clerk, Albert T. Chase Deputy Clerk, Gilbert D. Macomber Inspector, Samuel H. D. Drew Inspector, Hobart L. Morin ` Inspector, Francis J. Crosby Inspector, Henry P. Askeli Deputy Inspector, Howard. A. Gott Deputy Inspector, Joseph Govoni Deputy Inspector, John P. Bratti Deputy Inspector, Herbert J. Jason • �;....__" 1111 Wm iIU ii1 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1955 REPORT OF TOWN ELECTION Yarmouth, Massachusetts, March 7, 1955 The polls were opened in the four precincts of the Town at 12:00 o'clock Noon and closed at 7:00 o'clock P.M. The results of the balloting was as follows r By Precincts Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total 138 151 620 630 1439 Member of the Finance Committee, for one year Carlton E. Brown 59 Bradford L. Tallman 61 Blanks 17 Richard C. Baker — John Newkirk 1 John Sears Philip Dempsey Member of the Finance Committee, for three years William D. Kelly 117 128 Arthur A. Ristau 82 87 Blanks 210 229 Sheldon L. Hunt — 1 John Newkirk 3 5 Carlton E. Brown — 1 Ted' Goods — .1 Bradford L. Tallman - 1 52 204 292 607 84 337 154 636 14 73 80 184 1 — 1 4 . 4 9 1 — 1 — 1 John Harris William Frost William V. Brown Fred H. Graham Philip E. Dempsey John A. Hastings Robert A. Hill Vernon Morgan. 445 382 1072 428 320 917 915 834 2188 1 44 36 88 1 1 — — 1 1 1 2 4 1 .5 �2 1 1 6 _ 2 2 1 3 1 - 1 r -1 • Angelo Lanza Kenneth H. Studley Cecil Donnelly Fred Anderson Elwin W. Coombs Gerald D. Donley Gerald Jodoin A. L. Lovequist John D. Cole Spear H.olway Don Kelley Albert Chase Homer S. Cooper Byron R. Hall Mears B. Noggle Edward Jussila James C. Brownlie Edward C. Owen Gilbert A. Barr William H. Baker Jean Hill Selectman, for three years William P. Frost 105 S3 Frederick M. Barnicoat 28 68 Blanks 5 Assessor, for three years William P. Frost 107 84 Frederick M. Barnicoat 24 66 Blanks 7 1 Member of the Board of Public Welfare, for three years William P. Frost 106 83 Frederick M. Barnicoat 26 67 Blanks 6 1 Town Treasurer, for three years Richard B. Taylor 120 142 Blanks - 18 9 10 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 436 287 183 237 1 6 434 288 185 237 1 5 431 185 4 911 516 12 913 512 14 279 899 243 521 8 19 . 562 453 1277 58 74 159 Harold L. Hayes Jr. Robert A. Hill William C. Angell Town Clerk, for Richard B. Taylor Blanks Harold L. Hayes Dorothy P. Wilde William C. Angell Town Collector, for Harold M. Kelley Blanks Ella B. Woodward William B. Miller Robert_A._Hill three ;ears 118 20 140 11 three years 125 • 140 13 9 1 1 Member of the Planning Board, for five years Blanks U. Frederick Stobbart Elwin W. Coombs Cliff Ellis Robert A. Hill Edwin F. Taylor Thomas Matthews Edward J. Gosselin 3 Harry Backstrom John Cannon James S. Keaveney Haydn Mason John G. Sears Byron R. Hall William V. Brown Kenneth H. Studley Albert Niemi Ralph Thacker Lloyd Dauphinais Richard K. Johnson 118 4 10 118 16 15 1 1 2 — 1 1- 1 1 554 437 1249 66 90 187 - 1 . 1 1 1 - 1 1 581 452 1298 39 77 138 1 1 467 8 75 7 17 — 20 1 1 1 1 3 3 7 1 1 1 1 1 • 282 2 161 17 25 55 74 985 30 261 1 1 1 24 1 — 1 1 1 3 6 9 — 7 - 1 2 1 1 1 _ 1, 4 1 1 C. E. Dayton Richard H. Hassett Byron R. Reid Gorham Homer Harold L. Hayes, Jr. James M. Brownlie Edward F. Bearse John Martin Member of the Planning Board, for two year unexpired term Blanks 128 U. Frederick Stobbart 5 Elwin Coombs William V. Brown 2 Kenneth H. Studley Harold Montcalm Robert Hill Edward G. C. Goodes Byron R. Hall 2 Thomas Matthews Edward J. Gosselin Edw. L. Taylor Spear T. Holway John Sears Albert Whitehead Jr. William H. Poole Fred Angus Sears G. Wolff Edwin -F. Taylor Nye Crowell Harold L. Hayes Jr. Robert Waite James M. Brownlie Niilo J. Toolas Graham N. Scudder John Martin 1 137 4 2 3 1 1 2 1 12 1 1 1 1 514 19 11 24 1 2 1 1 1 399 6 12 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1178 34 25 29 2 1 Tree Warden, for three years John G. Sears 119 136 560 431 1246 Blanks 19 15 60 99- 193 Highway Surveyor, Gorham P. Homer Blanks Gilbert A. Barr for three 120 18 years 134 17 Member of the School Committee, for three years Sly.ldon L. Hunt 126 140 Winthrop V. Wilbur 104 109 Blanks 46 53 Ralph L. Kelley 31enc;ber of the Dennis -Yarmouth 21 42 65 Regional School District Committee, for one year John E. Harris 119 141 - 522 Blanks 19 10 95 1 6 Elwin W. Coombs — — 1 6 1 - John Sears — — 1 A. Josephine Lovequist — 1 13 5 6 55 1 70 1 567 449 1270 53 80 168 1 1 504 463 272 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 " Member of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District Committee, for two years Harold L. Hayes, Jr. 115 124 508 Banks 23 27 111 Ralph L. Kelley ' 1 N. Frederick _Anderson Harvey Wright Member of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District Committee, for three years ' 108 123 483 421 1135 30 28 137 109 304 Albert T. Chase Blanks 390 1160 391 1067 279 650 . — 1 420 1202 110 234 1 1 ,1 400 1147 127 288 1 1 1 2 2 • 13 Member of the Board of Park Commissioners, for six years Edward A. Johnson 108 109 Blanks 26 33 8 1 Kenneth Harvey Studley 4 Bill Russell — Simeon Baker Mears B. Noggle Member of the Board of Water Commissioners, for three years Eugene A. Homer 114 Blanks 24 Elwin Coombs — 484 391 87-- 123 48 15 1092 269 75 1 1 1 131 545 430 1220 19 75 100 218 1 •— 1 Cemetery Commissioner, for three years Fred C. Schauwecker 123 136 534 • Blanks 15 15 86 David Barnicoat — — — Member of the Board of Trust Fund Conimissioners, for three years Gorham Pulsifer Blanks Question No. 1 Yes No Blanks Question No. 2 Yes No Blanks 126 139 537 12 12 83 434 1227 95 211 1 1 437 1239 93 200 97 95 _ 412 361 965 9 20 68• 53 150 32 36 140 116 324 97 9 32 100 16 35 413 68 139 360 50 120 LOUIS F. MORUZZI JAMES S. KEAVENEY HARRY C. STEVER RICHARD B. TAYLOR 970 143 326 Board of Registrars of Voters, 14 REPORT OF THE MEETING Yarmouth, Massachusetts, March 8. 1955. The second day of the Annual Town Meeting to act 'upon the articles in the Warrant was called to order at . 1:00 o'clock P. M. in the auditorium in the Elementary School Building in South Yarmouth on the above date. The Invocation was offered by the Rev. Father Christo- pher Broderick. The Moderator, Mr. Ralph Thacher read the Warrant with the exception of the articles. The Articles were read as .they were taken up to be acted upon. Actiiig under Article A the Assistant Town Clerk read the results of the Election of Town Officers on the Official Ballot, Monday, March 8, 1955 as tabulated by the Board of Registrars of Voters. The Moderator appointed Edward A. Ambrose, El- dredge A. Shaw, Norton A. Nickerson and Peter Sykes to act as tellers. The Tellers came forward and were duly sworn by the Moderator. Acting under Article B on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to elect Harry C. Stever to serve as Director of the Cape Cod Extension Service for one year. - Acting under Article C on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the revenue of the current finan- cial year, and to issue note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Sec- tion 4, Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Acting. under Article D on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapters .516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be per- formed by the Department of Public Works of Massachu- 15 setts for the improvement; development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non -tidal rivers and streams, har- bors, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Harbor, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Select- men to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. :i Acting under Article E on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously.voted to authorize the Select- { nen to sell at public sale any real estate the Town may =1 acquire by Tax Title Foreclosures and Takings. Acting under Article F. A motion was duly made and seconded to amend and change the Building Code by delet- ing Paragraphs 1 and 5 in Section 6 and inserting in place thereof the following paragraphs, viz: "Paragraph 1. All outside fireplace and chimney footings shall extend to and be a part of the out- side wall footings and shall extend at least four inches (4") beyond masonry for a depth of atleast eight inches (8"). All inside fireplace and chimney footings shall extend to firm and undisturbed ground and be of same dimensions as footings men- tioned for outside chimneys." "Paragraph 5. All Chimneys shall extend at least two feet (2') above the ridge. All brickwork shall be at least one inch (1") from woodwork and shall be fire stopped with suitable sheet metal built into the masonry to close this one inch (1") space." This motion was voted unanimously and declared car- ried by the requisite two-thirds vote by the Moderator. Acting under Article G. A motion was duly made and seconded to change the Building Code by deleting Para- graphs 4, 5, 6, 8 and 12, Section 7, and inserting in place thereof the following paragraphs, viz: "Paragraph 4. Floor timbers. is __ MAXIMUM SPAN—FLOOR JOIST Total load of 60 lb. per aq. ft. Dist. on Hem- White Longl. Size Center lock Pine Spruce Fir Pine 2x6 12" 9'=9" 9'-10" 10'-5" 10'-10" 11'-7" 2x6 16" 8'-9" 8'-10" 9'-6" 9'-10" 10'-6" 2x8 12" 12'-11" 13'-1" 13'-11" 14'-5" 15'-6" 2x8 16" 11'-9" 11'-10" 12'-8" 13'-1" 14'4" 3x8 12" 13'-2" 13'-2" 15'-0" 15'-6" 16'-4" 3x8 16" 12'-1" 13'4" 14'-6" 15'-10" 17'-0" 2x10 12" 16'-2" 16'4" 17'-5" 18'-0" 19'-4" 2x10 16" 14'-9" 14'-10" 15'-9" 16'-4" 17'-7" 2x12 16" 15'-10" 15'-10" 17'-3" 18'-5" 19'-6" 2x12 12" 17'-3" 17'-5" 18'-10" 20'-10" 21'-0" "Paragraph 5. Bridging. One (1).row of bridg- ing where span of floor timbers is from eight feet (8') to fourteen feet (14'). Two (2) rows of bridg- ing where span of floor timbers is from fourteen feet (14') to twenty feet (20'). All floors shall be boarded to outside of sills, and two by four (2x4) shoes shall be laid under all four inch (4") parti- tions. All house floors shall be either single or double boarded. If single flooring is used the mate- rial must be either plywood of not less than three- quarters inches (3/4") in thickness or matched board or equal fiber stress to eastern fir or spruce and the end cuts must come over—the—center -of a - floor joist and be securely nailed to this joist." "Paragraph 6. Studding. All outside walls and bearing partitions two by four (2x4) sixteen inches (16") on center; as an alternate, outside walls may be framed with four by four (4x4) studs three feet zero inches (3'0") on center, with solid four by six (4x6) corner post. If outside boarding is verti- cal, corner braces must be used. All bearing parti- tions shall be two by four (2x4) plates doubled. All minor partitions shall be at least two by three 17 (2x3) and a single plate may be used. All open- ings over four feet (4') .shall be trussed, or timbers sufficient to carry the load." "Paragraph 8. Rafters. MAXIMUM CLEAR SPAN—RAFTERS Total load of 401 lbs. per sq. ft. Dist. on Size Center 2x4 16" 2x4 20" 2x6 16" 2s6 20" 2x8 16" 2x8 20" 2x8 _24" 2x10 16" 2x10 20" 2x10 24" Hem- lock 7'-4" 6'-7 " 11'-1" 9'-11' 14'-9" 13'-3" 12'-1 " 18 16'-7" 15'4" White Pine 7'-9" 6'-10" 11'-1" ' 10'-4" 15'-6" 13'-10" 12'-7 " 19'-3" 17'-3" 15'-9" Spruce 8'-4" 7'-6" 12'-6" 11'-2" 16'-8" 14'-11" 13'-7" 20'-10" 18'-8" 17%0" Fir 9'-6" 8'-6" 14'-2" 12'-8" 18'-11" 16'-11" 15'-6" 23'-8" 21'-2" 19'-3" Longl. Pine 10'-10" 8'-10" 15'-0" 13'-4" 20'-0" 17'-10" 16'-3" 25'-0" 22'-3" 20'-4" "Paragraph 12. Timbers. All timber for board- ing and structural purposes shall be free from de- fects such as shakes, unsound or loose knots, rot, worm -holes, and defects caused in its manufacture. A motion to amend duly made and seconded, was un- animously voted that in "Paragraph 8 .Rafters", Pine should read Fir. A motion to amend. was duly made and seconded that in "Paragraph 12. Timbers", all following the words "free from defects" be deleted so that it would read as follows: "Paragraph 12. Timbers. All timber for boarding and structural purposes shall be •free from defects. A hand vote was taken and the Moderator declared it to be carried in the affirmative. A motion duly made and seconded, was unanimously voted to correct MAXIMUM CLEAR SPAN—RAFTERS Total load of 401 lbs. per sq. ft. to read MAXIMUM CLEAR SPAN—RAFTERS Total load of 40 lbs. per sq. ft. • • The original motion as amended was unanimously -voted 18 and declared carried by the requisite two-thirds .vote by the Moderator. Acting under Article H. A motion was duly made and - seconded to change Section 9, Paragraph1 of the Building Code, and insert in place thereof the following, viz: "Paragraph 1. Basement Garages. They shall be of fireproof construction having wire lath and cement plaster ceiling. Any door connecting garage with the rest of base- ment must be of fireproof construction self-closing with fuseable link and of manufacture approved by State Fire Underwriters." . A motion was duly made and seconded and unani- mously voted to delete the remainder of the first sentence following the words "fireproof construction" and insert- - ing in place thereof "throughout with the exception of the outside doors", so that the first sentence reads as follows: They shall be of fireproof construction throughout with the exception of the outside doors. A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to add the word "and" before the word self-closing in the second sentence and delete the rest of the sentence follow- ing the word self-closing. This amendment was voted unanimously. The original motion as amended now reading as 'fol- lows: "Paragraph 1. Basement Garages. They shall be. of fireproof construction throughout with the exception of the outside doors. Any door connecting garage with the rest of basement must be of fireproof construction and self- closing," was unanimously voted. and' declared carried --by- - the requisite two-thirds vote by the Moderator. Acting under Article I as recommended by the Plan • - ning Board, a motion was duly made and seconded that the Town vote to change the zoning law relative to side yards in business districts by deleting the last sentence of Paragraph 2, Section VI, and inserting in place thereof the following sentence, viz : In a business district no build- ing shall be built within six feet (6') of any lot line unless there is a fireproof wall or a fireproof party wall, said wall 19 I4 may be built on the lot line providing that the building is not to be used for human habitation. The motion was unanimously voted and declared car- ried by the requisite two-thirds vote by the Moderator. Acting under Article J as recommended by the Plan- ning Board, a motion was duly made and seconded that the Town vote to change the zoning by-law relative to Paragraph 6 of Section 'VI, by adding in said section, after the words "required yard," the words "not exceeding eighteen inche§ (18") so that said Paragraph 6 of Section VI, will read as follows, viz: "Projections; Nothing herein shall prevent the projection of cornices, window sills, belt courses, and other ornamental features into any required yard, not exceeding eighteen inches (18"), except that steps in front yards may be permitted." The motion was unanimously voted and declared car- ried by the requisite two-thirds vote by the Moderator. Acting under Article K as recommended by the Plan- ning Board, a motion was duly made and seconded that the Town vote to amend and change the zoning by-law by add- ing in Section II a new Paragraph to be known as Para- graph 9, to read as follows: "In those districts now desig- nated as residence districts, on Route 28 from the Hyannis - Yarmouth line to Bass River, any uses permitted in a business district, with the approval of the Board of Appeals by way of a specialpermit as provided in Section 30. Chap- ter 40 of General Laws; and the said Board of Appeals is hereby authorized and empowered to hear and decide re- quests for special permits under this Section, as provided by said Statute, hereinbefore mentioned. The Hand vote was as follows : Yes 140 No 23 and the Moderator 'declared the motion carried by the . requisite two-thirds vote. After a five minute recess order was again called by the Moderator. Acting under Article L to hear the reports of all Com- mittees. 20 The following resolution and testimonial was read.. WHEREAS, AMIL H. CASTONGUAY, our fellow townsman, has been a member of the Planning _Board for the past nineteen\ years; and • WHEREAS, Mr. Castonguay has recently withdrawn himself as candidate for re-election to said Board; NOW THEREFORE, the citizens and inhabitants of the Town of Yarmouth, duly assembled at its Annual 1955 Town Meeting, do hereby tender to Mr. Castonguay this testimonial as an expression of their respect and admira- tion, in recognition of his nineteen years of service on the Town of Yarmouth's Planning Board; of his constant and earnest efforts for the beautification of the Town, through its civic improvement. and the sincere gratefulness of the Town for his work, which was performed without any hope of reward, except that which might come from the knowl- edge of thebetterment of the Town of Yarmouth. BE IT RESOLVED that this Testimonial be inscribed on the records of the Town of Yarmouth, and a copy thereof be signed by the Town Clerk and sent to Mr. Castonguay. Picnic Area Advisory Committee report. (Article 65—Town Warrant 1954) Working under authority of Article 65 of the Annual Town Warrant of 1954 a Committee was appointed by your moderator to act in an advisory capacity to the Park Com- missioners in establishing a picnic area on park property at the end of Centre Street on the north side of Town. Two thousand dollars was appropriated for this pur- pose. The advisory committee met with the park commis- sioners on several occasions. After much discussion, plan- ning and figuring we now have a picnic area with the fol- lowing facilities and improvements. Three fireplaces, fivepicnic tables, and electric pump for a water supply, Iight polewith flood lights for the use of groups holding picnic parties at night, parking area for about twenty cars, a ra'il fence separating the parking lot from the eating area. ( The area was also improved by the 21 planting of cedar trees and filling in of an old cellar. A fire lane was made. around the area as a precaution against fires. The picnic ground was ready for use by late spring` and, was enjoyed by several hundred people during the summer and fall. One thousand seven hundred fifty-three dollars and thirty cents ($1,753.30) was expended. • . The advisory committee wishes to thank the Park Com- missioners for their fine cooperation - and understanding. Now that the orders of the above mentioned article have been carried out, the committee now wishes to be dismissed from their duties. Respectfully submitted, IRVING C. ELLIS, Chairman MATTHEWS C. HALLET DORA J. TOLLEY AMY B. CLARK ALEXANDER CATTO • A motion duly made and seconded was unanimously voted to discharge the committee with thanks. Mr. William D. Kelly speaking as Chairman of the Finance Committee reported changes in the recommenda- tions to Articles 70, 71 and 72 as printed in the pamphlets in hand. The Committee recommends $7,500.00 on Article 70 if we get State funds of an equal amount. We recommend $4,300.00 on Article 71 under the same conditions if we get State funds of an equal amount. Under• Article 72 we recommend $2,500.00 whether or not State funds are avail- able. On a motion duly made and seconded it Was unani- mously voted- that the Finance Committee be excused from reading the Committee's recommendation on each article. Mr. Kenyon.asked permission that the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School Committee report be held over to the even- ing session. Permission was granted. Mr. Robert A. Hill asked the Planning Board if they 22 could give a report ou the development of Mill Cove in West Yarmouth: Mr. Edward J. Gosselin, Chairman of the Plan- ning Board reported that due to the two hurricanes the survey that was to be made by the Division of Water Ways, Department of Public Works, had to be postponed- so that .no report could be made at this time. • Mr. Ralph Thacher. Chairman of the Town Office Build- ing Committee reported the building nearly completed and that a further report would be given in connection with an article in the warrant to come up later. Acting under Article M the following Elected Officials came forward and were duly sworn by the Moderator: Bradford L. Tallman William D.- Kelly Arthur A. Ristau John M. Newkirk William P. Frost Richard B. Taylor Harold M. Kelley Elwin W. Coombs Byron R. Hall John G. Sears Gorham P. Homer Sheldon L. Hunt Winthrop V. Wilbur John E. Harris Harold L. Hayes, Jr. Edward A. Johnson Eugene A. Homer Fred C. Schauwecker and Gorham Pulsifer Albert T. Chase was sworn by the Town Clerk. Acting under Article 1. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee that the following salaries be paid to the elected officers of the Town to be made retrocative to January 1,1.955 as follows: Moderator $ 50.00 Selectmen 1,330.00 each for three members 23 Auditor Treasurer Collector Assessors Town Clerk Tree Warden Board of Health Highway Surveyor Board of Public Welfare Water Commissioners Cemetery Commissioners 75.00 Trust Fund Commissioners 25.00. 2,500.00 3,500.00 1,330.00 each for three members 1,500.00 150.00 500.00 each for three members 4,345.00 1,330.00 each 450.00 each each for for for three members three members three members 25.00 each for three members A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to increase the salary of the Moderator from. $50.00 to $75.00 per year. The motion to amend was unanimously voted. The original motion as amended was voted unanimously. Acting under .Article 2 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate for the fol- lowing accounts for the current year: Moderator= Finance Committee • Selectmen Auditor Treasurer Collector Assessors Other Finance Legal Town Clerk Election & Registration Planning Board Board of .Appeals Engineering $ 75.00 100.00 8,817.00 100.00 8,490.00 10,955.00 11,817.00 Offices and Accounts 300.00 2,000.00 6,020.00 2,079.00 200.00 525.00 5,000.00 Town Hall and' Other Town Property _ 10,815.00 Acting under Article 3 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and a motion was duly made and seconded that the sum of $70,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of acquiring land, either by purchase or by taking by right of eminent do- main said land being described as follows: Property of Alexander Smith at corner of Route 28 and Higgins Crow- ell Road, West Yarmouth, shown on Assessors map as parcel #25V5 and for the purpose of constructing thereon a new police station and for -originally equipping and furnishing said building; and to meet said appropriation the sum of $20,000.00 be transferred from available funds in the Treasury and that the -Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized. to borrow the sum of $50,000.00 under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years from the date of issue . of the first bond or note. A motion, duly made and seconded, was unanimously voted to postpone action on this article until 8:00 o'clock P. M. At 8:00 o'clock P. M. the motion on Article 3 was again putbefore the assembly for action. The Hand vote was as follows: Yes 242 • No 29 and the Moderator declared the motion was carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. A motion to reconsider Article 3 was duly made and seconded and unanimously voted. Again a motion was duly made and seconded that the sum of $70,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the pur- pose of acquiring land, either by purchase or by taking by right of eminent 'domain said land being described as fol- lows. Property of Alexander Smith at corner of Route 28 .'25 and . Higgins •Crowell Road, West Yarmouth, shown on Assessors map as parcel #25V5 and for the purpose of constructing thereon a new police station and for originally equipping and furnishitig said building; and to meet said appropriation the sum of $20,000.00 be transferred from available funds in the Treasury and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $50,000.00 under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years from the date of issue of the -first -bond or note and that a five man committee be appointed to enter into all contracts and agreements necessary to carry out the foregoing vote. A motion to amend was duly made and seconded that the five man committee be appointed by the Board of Select- men. The vote on the amendment was carried in the afirma- tive._.. - - The vote on the original motion as amended was un- animously voted in the affirmative and was so declared by the Moderator. _ . __ Acting under Article 4 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to postpone action on Article 4 until after discussion of Article 6. Acting under Article 6. A motion was duly made and seconded to postpone action of Article 6 until the next Annual Town Meeting and in the intervening time a com- mittee of five be appointed by the Moderator to consider the various features of repair and replacing wherever necessary of the old Town Offiee Building. -The Hand vote was as follows: Yes 145 No 21 and the Moderator declared it post- poned. A motion duly made and seconded was voted to recess until 7:00 P. M. 26 1 The Meeting was again called to order by the Moderator at7:00 o'clock P. M. Acting undo!. Article 4 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to appropriate and transfer the sum of $2,000.00 from the Surplus Revenue Account for the installation of kitchen facilities in the new Town Office Building. . Acting under Article 5 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate and transfer the sum of $9.500.00 from the Surplus Revenue Account for the grading and landscaping and otherwise completing the new Town Office Building. .Opening discussion on Article 5 Mr. Ralph Thacher gave his report as Chairman of the Town Office Building Committee in which explanation was made as to the reasons for need of the $9,500.00 voted. ' Acting under Article 7 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 8 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate and transfer the sum of $8,500.00 from the Overlay Surplus Account and appropriate and transfer from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $6.500.00 totalling $15,000.00 for the Reserve Fund Account for the current year. Acting under Article 9. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the current year: - Police Department Fire Department Sealer of Weights & Measures Inspection of Plumbing Inspection of Buildings Inspection of Wiring Moth Department Dutch Elm Disease Control 27 $56,747.00 17,260.00 450.00 2,200.00 4,185.00 2,000.00 2,750.00 1,500.00 Tree Warden Other Protection of Persons and Property 175.00 Shellfish 6,175.00 Buoys 900.00 A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to strike out the amount for the Police Department, $56,747.00, and insert in place thereof $59,680.80. The motion to amend was carried in the affirmative. The original motion as amended was also carried in the affirmative. Acting under Article 10 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Chief of Police to sell, trade, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of two (2) 1954 Chevrolets used as Police Cruiser Cars, upon such terms and for such consideration and conditions and to such persons and corporations as he deems advisable, and for the best interests_ of the Town. Acting under Article 11 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $800.00 for the purpose of purchasing necessary new uni- forms and replacing and repairing old uniforms, and/or parts thereof, for the Police and Fire Departments of the Town, as provided by Section 6B, Chapter 40 of the General Laws. Acting under Article 12 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 for the purchase and installation of Fire Alarm Equipment. Acting under Article 13 on motion duly. made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $2,400.00 to purchase and equip an automobile for the use of the Fire Chief. Acting under Article 14 on motion duly made and sec - 2,345.00 28 onded it was unanimously .voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $3,000.00 to be added to the Stabiliza- tion Fund and held for the purchase of fire equipment. Acting under Article 15 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum' of $1,000.00 for the purpose of Civil Defense. Acting under Article 16 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise_ and appropriate the sum of $1.500.00 to purchase, plant and maintain shade trees on or bordering the Town Ways of the Town under the direc- tion of the Tree Warden, who shall consult with a commit- tee composed of the Tree Warden, Chairman of Park Com- missioners and the Highway Surveyor. Acting under Article 17 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $11.129.00 for the Board of Health Account for the current year. Acting under Article 18 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $1,000.00 to purchase, acquire or take by eminent domain, a parcel of land from Mary K. Everett of Yarmouth Port, said land containing 30 acres, more or less. located in the central part of the Town to be used for the expansion of the Central Dump, so-called. Acting under Article 19 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $1.000.00 to be paid .to the Cape Cod Hospital for the es- tablishment and maintenance of a Free Bed Fund in the Hospital in accordance with Section 74, Chapter 111 of the General Laws or take any action in relation thereto or act fully thereon. Acting under Article 20 o'motion duly made and sec - 29" ay onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the -Finance Committee to raise and appropriate. for the fol- lowing accounts for the current year: Highway General $54,019.00, 6,800.00 6,500.00 14,110.00 1,000.00 7 -Sidewalks Snow and Ice Removal Street Lights and Signals Street Signs Highway Machinery Operating Account 6,500.00 ($88,929.00) Acting under Article 21 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $3,600.00 for the purchase of a new two -ton dump truck for the use of the Highway Depart- ment. Acting under Article 22 on motion duly made- and sec- onded it was unanimously - voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the stun of $10,000.00 for the purchase of a new Grader for the use of the Ilighway Department. Acting under Article 23 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Highway Surveyor to sell, trade or otherwise dispose of the Town -owned 1947 Galion Grader upon such terms and such conditions and to such persons or corporations as he deems advisable and f. r the best interests of the Town. Acting under Article 24 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $180.00 to maintain additional streets lights on (1) Pole No. 95/5 on Wimbledon Drive, West Yarmouth (2) Pole No. 179/4 on Rainbow. Road, West Yarmouth (3) Pole No. 144/5 on Lewis Bay Boulevard, West Yar- mouth (4) Pole No. 103/6 on Run Pond Road, Bass River (5) Pole No. 33/, on Breezy Point Road, Bass River 30 (6) Pole No. 108/1 and 2 on Geneva Road, South Yar- mouth (7) Pole No. 2 at Hazelmoor & -V inebrook Roads, South Yarmouth (8) Pole No. 155/16 and 18 on High Bank Road, South • Yarmouth As requested by various persons, said lights to be in- stalledif deemed in the public interest by the Selectmen. Acting under Article 25 on motion duly made and sec- recommendedonded it was unanimously voted as Finance Committee to raise and ap $10,000.00 for Chapter 90 constructio A motion made and seconded, to Articles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 46 ander one motion vas unanimously motion duly made and second voted that the Town accept the laying out, alteration or locating anew of all those ways shoo 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33.• 34, 36, 37, 40, the Selectmen lie authorized and instructed to purchase or take by eminent domain on behalf easement of a Town way of the lan of each of said layouts alterations or the Town raise and appropriate the mended by the Finance Committee f • .. by the propriate the sum of n. take up and act upon 34, 36, 37, 40, 43 and v voted. ed it was unanimously en in Articles 26, 27, 43, and 46, and that of the Town a public d within the sidelines re -locations, and that sums of money recom- • or each respective ar- ticle. The amounts of money recommended being as fol- lows: - Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article 26 - $ .2,350.00 27 - 1,875.00 28 - 500.00 29 - 500.00 30 - 500.00 31 - 650.00 32 - 2,125.00 33 - 1,625.00. Article 34 - 950.00 Article 36.- 1,000.00 Article 37 - 800.00 31 0 1 -; 1- 1 Article 40 - 800.00 • Article 43 - 1,075.00 , • Article 46 - 500.00, the total amount of money raised and appropriated being $15,250.00. Acting under' Article 35 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and on motion duly made and seconded it was voted by a two-thirds majority to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town way in South Yarmouth, known as Long Pond Drive, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,250.00 for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Acting under Article 38 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and a motion was duly made and seconded to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating ane.v of a Toivn Way in South Yarmouth, known as Oliver Street, so-called, with the boundaries and measure- ments as made and reported by the. Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Select- men to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -loca- tion, and to raise and appropriate $700.00 for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The hand vote was as follows :- Yes 211 No 17 and the Moderator declared the motion carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. Acting under Article 39 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and a motion was duly made and seconded to accept the laying -out, altera- tion or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Robert Street, so-called, with the boundaries 32 and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent:domain on- the behalf of the Town a public easement of alTown Way in the land within the sidelines of said 1a3 out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate 'the. sum of $500.00 for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. The hand vote was as follows: - Yes 147 No 53 and the Moderator declared the motion carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. On a motion duly made and seconded it was voted to take up and act upon Article 45 at this time. Acting under Article 45 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and on motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously voted to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Studley Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and Bled with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,600.00 for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. Acting under Article 41 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Salt Box Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and meas- urements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Select - mento purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a • Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said ]ay -out, alteration or re- location. 33 Acting under Article 42 the recommendations of the Finance Committee Were not accepted and a motion was duh• made and seconded to _accept the laying -out, altera- tion or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Sandy Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and -filed With the Town Clei-k "and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location. and to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. The hand vote was as follows: - Yes 149 No 8 and the Moderator declared the motion carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. A motion to reconsider Article 42 at this time was not carried. Acting under Article 44 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and a motion was duly, made and seconded to accept the laying -out, altera- tion or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Springer Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to -purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the .sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or relocation, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $2.500.00 for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. The hand vote was as follows: - Yes 69 _ No 59 and the Moderator declared the motion not carried. A motion to reconsider was duly made and seconded and was so voted. - Again acting under Article 44=a motion was duly made 34 and seconded and it was voted- to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating -anew of a Town Way in West Yar- mouth. known as Springer Lane, so-called, with t!te boun- daries and measurements as made and reported by •the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and a thorize and instruct the Selectmen to -purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of -the_Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. The hour being 10:00 o'clock P. M. a short recess was called by the Moderator: Immediately following recess on a motion duly made and seconded it was voted to take up and act upon Article 87 at this time. Acting under Article 87 a motion was duly made and seconded that the sum of $70,000.00 be .raised and appro- priated for the purpose of -extending Town water to the Knob Hill section- of the Town, by water mains of not less than six inches but less than sixteen inches in diameter, and to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to enter into all contracts and agreements necessary for the purposes of this Article and that to meet said appropria- tion the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $70,000.00 under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor , payable • in accordance with the provisions .of Chapter 44' of the Gen- eral Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than fifteen years from the date of issue. of the first bond or note. The hand vote was as follows: - Yes 33 No . 122 and the Moderator declared the motion not carried. Acting under Article 47 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended' by the 35 Finance Committee that the Selectmen lay out Lyman Lane, for insertion in the Town Warrant to be accepted as a Town Road. Acting under Article 48 on motion duly made and seconded to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,518.00, to replace culverts located on Park Avenue; the first between pole No. 13/2 and pole No. 13/3; the second, between pole No. 13/7 and pole No. 13/8. Also to fill, grade and 'resurface Park Avenue at these locations so that proper road drain- age is effected, the recommendations of the•Finance Com- mittee were adhered to and the motion was not. carried. Acting under Article 49 on motion duly made and sec- onded to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,800.00 for the purpose of raising the grade and otherwise improving Prince Road, West Yarmouth, the recommendations of the Finance Committee were adhered to and the motion was not carried. Acting under Article 50 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee that the Selectmen lay out for acceptance by the Town, Williams Road, in Colonial Acres, West Yarmouth and to complete the re -surfacing of Carver Road, West Yarmouth. Acting under Article 51 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to discontinue or abandon whatever interest the Town might have or the inhabitants thereof, in and to that part of an ancient way known as Old Yarmouth Road, running from the northeasterly- end of Camp Street to new Mid -Cape Highway. Acting under Article 52 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the abandonment of an easement taken from Joseph P. Phelan, adjoining _South Shore Drive, being shown as PARCEL A and containing 400 square feet on plan entitled "Town of Yarmouth, Plan of a Portion of South Street as Altered by the Board of Selectmen, December 8, 1954, Scale 1"-40', Kelley & Sweet - 36 ser. Engineers, Deunisport, Mass."; and the sum of $1.00 be raised and appropriated for such abandonment of such easement in accordance with Section 15 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws. . Acting under Article 53 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the abandonment of an easement taken from Lenslite Co., Inc., adjoining South _ Shore Drive being shown as PARCEL B and containing 1120 square feet on plan entitled "Town of Yarmouth, Plan of a Portion of South Street as Altered by the Board of Selectmen. December 8, 1954, Scale 1"-40', Kelly & Sweet - ser. Engineers, Dennisport, Mass."; and the sum of $1.00 be raised and appropriated for such abandonment of such easement, in accordance with Section 15 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws. Acting under Article 54 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $1.00 and to accept a deed from the Estate of Charles A. Wil- bur (Dr. George B. Wilbur, South Dennis) for a parcel of land adjacent to Bass River Upper Bridge, as shown on a plan entitled "Town of Yarmouth Common Landing, as laid out by the Board of Selectmen, February 7, 1955, Kelly and Sweetser, Engineers, Dennisport, Mass." Acting under Article 55 on motion duly made and see- ouded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to raise and appropriate the sum of $95,118.00 for the Charities Account for the current year. Acting under Article 56 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously toted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $8.000.00 for Veterans' Benefits Account for the current year. Acting under Article 57 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $235,432.00 for the School Department for the current year. 37 Acting under Article 58 on motion duly made and sec- onded it Was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,800.00 for the maintenance and operation of the Physi- cal Education Program in the Yarmouth Schools. Acting under Article 59 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for the operation and maintenance of the School Band. Acting under Article 60 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the. Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $10.000.00 for the maintenance and operation of the School Cafeterias. Acting under Article 61 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 for Adult Vocational Education. Acting under Article 62 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for the Vocational Schools and Eye Glasses for 'Needy School Children. Acting under Article 63 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 for the maintenance and operation of the Athletic Field and School Grounds. Acting under Article 64 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum. of $2400.00 to be equally divided between the three libraries in the Town which are open to the publie. Acting under Article 65 on motion duly. made and sec- onded it \vas unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Selectmen to disburse the County Dog Fund equally- to the three libraries in the Town which are open to the public. • 38 r Acting under Article 66 on motion duly made -and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise -and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for the purpose of painting the library rooms at the West Yarmouth Community Building. - Acting under Article 67 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was 'unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate for the fol- lowing accounts for the current year:- Park Department $15,757.00 Bass River Golf Course 30,711.80 ($46,468.60) Acting under Article 68 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $800.00 to rebuild the Bridge at Colonial Acres. Acting under Article 69 a motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $7,500.00 to install a new Bulkhead at Packet Landing. A motion to amend was duly made and seconded .to appropriate from Surplus Revenue the sum of $5,500.00 to replace the present Bulkhead in its present location. The vote on the amendment was not carried. The vote on the original motion was voted in the af- firmative. Acting under Article 70 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 71 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and on motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously- voted to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand Three Hundred ($4,300.00) Dollars to rebuild rip -rap, mound type, back fill, oil and grade 240 feet at Thaeher Town Park. Meeting adjourned at 11 :55 P. M. to reconvene at 12:02 A. M. Wednesday March 9, .1955. Order called at 12:02 A. M. Wednesday March 9, 1955. Acting under Article 72 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and on motion duly 39 I • made and seconded it was voted to raise and appropriate the sun of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars to install a stone jetty, Grade and oil Parking Lot, install Fence, and cover Beach with sand at Englewood Beach. Acting under Article 73 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 74 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to transfer the care. custody, manage- ment and control of the Sea Gull Beach so-called, situated on the Westerly side of Parker's River and the parking area at the foot of Standish Way, in West Yarmouth, to the Park Department. Acting under Article 75 on motion .duly made and seconded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 to fill and grade the parking area at the foot:of Standish Way; West Yarmouth. Acting under Article 76 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 for the improvement and maintenance of the beach, road and parking area at Sea Gull Beach, so-called, west of Parker's River. Acting under Article 77 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $15,000.00 to be used for the develop-- - _ ment, maintenance .and improvement of Town -owned beach property with or without any State and or County funds which may be made available for the same purpose.. Acting under Article 78 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to raise and appropri- ate the sum of $800.00 to help defray the expenses of the 1955 Town Baseball Team in accordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as amended by Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1955. • 40 Acting under Article 79 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee 'to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 to help to defray the expense of the 1955 Little and Pony League baseball teams, in accordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as amended by Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1955. Acting. under Article 80 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $250.00 for the purpose of - conducting classes in Square Dancing for the young people of the Town, the class to be held at Lyceum Hall under the sponsorship of the Girl Scouts and the Friday Club, in accordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as amended by Chapter 14, Acts of 1955. • Acting under Article 81 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the snm .of $300.00 for the purpose of stocking ponds and other inland waters located within the Town with fish and for the pur- pose of liberating game within said limits, and to meet necessary eixpenses incidental thereto, including the feeding of game so ,liberated, and that a committee of three be appointed by the Selectmen to have charge of the work. Acting under Article 82 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate for the follow ing accounts ' for the current year:- Telephone ear:Telephone Service $4,000.00 Electric Service 1,835.00 Town Reports 1,800.00 Insurance 9,608.00 ($17,243.00) Acting under Article 83 . Voted indefinitely postponed. ' • Acting under Article 84 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of 41 $61,950.00.for the maintenance and operation of the Water Department, and to authorize the Assessors to use as esti- mated receipts the sum of Sixty-six Thousand Eight Hun- dred Seven and 29/100 ($66,807.29) Dollars representing Water Department income of 1954. Acting under Article 85 on motion duly made and sec- :, ided it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate for the use of the Water Commissioners the sum of Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighty -Nine and 78/100 ($15,489.78) Dollars now reserved as 1954 service connection receipts, said sum to be used for service connections for the year 1955. Acting under Article 86 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Water Commissioners, Tree Warden, Park Commissioners and Cemetery Com- missioners to work for their Departments at regular hourly wages and fix the rate of pay at $1.30 per hour. Acting under Article 88 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,657.50 for the care and maintenance of cemeteries for the current year. • Acting under Article 89 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00, said sum intended to continue a program of re- pairing and restoring the old grave stones in the Town's cemeteries under the direction of the Cemetery Commission- ers. Acting under Article 90 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $75.00 for the Trust Fund Commissioners for the current year. . Acting under Article 91 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept a bequest of Five Thousand 42 ($5,000.00) Dollars under the will of, Latin,. K. Knowles, late of Yarmouthpori, said sum being given to the Town of Yarmouth for the School Department for the purpose of establishing a fund to be knt n as the "James Knowles Memorial Fund" the income of which is to be used annually • as a scholarship and to be administered by the Commission- ers of Trust Funds in the same manner as the fund known as the "Ann Castonguay Memorial Fund" is now admin- istered. Acting under Article 92 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of - $19,634.92 for the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School Dis- trict for the Current year. • Acting under Article 93 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of $113,218.75 for the Debt and Interest Account for the cur- rent year. - ---- - - On motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn. The Meeting adjourned at 12:32 o'clock A. M. RICHARD B. TAYLOR, Town Clerk 43 JOI BIRTHS Births recorded in the Town of Yarmouth for the year 1955 with the names, parent's residence and Christian names of parents. January -- 2 Gerard Mark LaMontagne, West Yarmouth, Gerard M. and Gloria V. 7 Diann Cheryl Davidson, West Yarmouth, William Elias and Constance Pearl 15 Mary Patricia Duffy, South Yarmouth, James Nicholas and Flora Evelyn -16 Michael Joseph Baker, Bass River, William Paul and Annie Lucille - 16 Deborah Ann Whitehead, South Yarmouth and Brockton, Donald Lorne and Joanne Marie 28 Douglas Mtner Bowen, South Yarmouth, Ralph Forrest and Patricia 28 Nancy Jeanne Parr, West Yarmouth, David Randolph and Helen Elizabeth 29 Bruce Marchant, Yarmouthport, Walter Leroy Jr., and Lil- lian Estelle February 1 Jacqueline Anne Fruean, South . Yarmouth, Edmund, III, and Helen Christine 3 T. Annette Alosi, West Yarmouth, Anthony Charles and Joan Mildred 6 Jamas Benjamin Gaines, Jr., South Yarmouth, James Ben- jamin and Shirley Ann 9 James Barry Gray, West Yarmouth, John James and Beatrice Eileen 11 Steven Norman Day, West Yarmouth, Vincent Francis and Ethel Louise 14 Stephen Paul Hayes, South Yarmouth, Harold Leo, Jr., and Anna Marie 16 Leslie Bamford, West Yarmouth, Brian and Diane Arlene 16 James Stephen Tuttle, West Yarmouth, Edmond Roger and Barbara Louise 20 Debra Josephine Bassett, West Yarmouth, Winthrop Nelson and Carolyn Irene 25 James Allan Milligan, South Yarmouth, Robert Leo and Pattyann 26 Daniel Esa Barnicoat, West Yarmouth, David Lawry and June Doris • 44 ,1 March 1 Dana Renkainen, South Yarmouth, Herbert and Mary Eliza- beth 2 John Richard Greelish, Bass River, Joseph Patrick and Anne Veronica 2 Heide Maria Finnegan, Bass River, Joseph Leo and Emilie Hermine 4 Deborah Ann Mendoza, Yarmouthport, Louis and Gloria Marie 14 Thomas Prince Howes, South Yarmouth, Hermon E. and Elizabeth 24 Sandra Lee Riss, Bass River, Anthony Raymond, Jr., and Eleanor Mae 26 Frank Gonsalves, Jr., South Yarmouth, Frank and Lucele Marie 27 Sharon Mercer, West Yarmouth, Gerald Arthur and Shirley Ann 29 Brenda Marie Martin, Yarmouthport, Manuel and Joann Marie 31 Neil DeWitt Wiseman, Bass River, Harold Charles and Doris Jean April 13 Linda Jean Redman, South Yarmouth, Erwin Pierce and Hannelore 14 Craig Alan Williams, Yarmouth, Robert John and Nancy Elinor 16 Taina Lynn Cash, Yarmouth, Steven Allen and Helvi Lillian 20 Jan Marie Crosby, West Yarmouth, Clarence Waldo and Olive May 1 George Barry Prada, West Yarmouth, George Edward and Wilma Maxine 20 Deborah Leonovich, West Yarmouth, George Anthony and Ruth Theresa 24 Matt Mallet Clark, Yarmouth, Gordon Jr., and Mary Grace 24 Jon Clark, Yarmouth, Gordon Jr., and Mary Grace 25 Peggy Ann Hall, West Yarmouth, Bryon Russell and Mar- jorie Gertrude June 1 .1 Susan Donovan, West Yarmouth, Lawrence Albert and Ann Patterson Mark David Gonsalves, West Yarmouth, Frederick and Phyllis Roma 45 3 . Mark Preston McCurdy, South Yarmouth, Glenn Lincoln and Helen. Jane 8 Deborah Ann Rich, West Yarmouth, Edward Augustus and Barbara Lucille 14 John Timothy Gibbs, Yarmouth, Edwin and Grace Helen 26 Priscilla Nye Wood, West Yarmouth, Maurice Joseph and Betsy Wales July 2 . Richard Francis Fellows, Jr., South Yarmouth, Richard Francis and Mary Therese 10 Richard David Szott, West Yarmouth, Walter Edward and Martha Jeannette 12 Joanne Chiasson, Bass River, Joseph Matthias, Jr., and Alice Lydia 25 Barbara Jean Coon, West Yarmouth, Warren Vincent and Dorothy Priscilla 27 Allyn Walker DeGraw, Jr., West Yarmouth, Allyn Walker and Nancy Jane 30 Judith Embler, Yarmouthport, Thomas Nelson _and Betsy 30 Lawrence Wayne Cowling, West Yarmouth, Russell Leonard and Barbara Ann August 4 Jonathan Long Fiske, South Yarmouth, Daniel Smith, Jr., and Elizabeth 5 Christina Carpi Murley, West Yarmouth, Leslie James and Elizabeth Anne 13 Connie Anne Sullivan, South Yarmouth, Paul Edwin and Dolores Agnes 26 David William Owens, South Yarmouth, Faye Richard and Helen Elizabeth 27 Jonathan Forbes Philbrook, Yarmouthport, Walter Richard and Patricia 30 Cathy Ann Smith, South Yarmouth, Neil Harold and Claire Elaine 30 Timothy Abel Oliver, Yarmouth, Joseph James and Grace Agnes September 3 (Male) Hysaw, Yarmouthport, William Felton and Mildred Faith 18 Christopher Collins, Yarmouthport, Paul Gardner and Lilian Alice 20 Debby Suzanne Lamothe, West Yarmouth, Sylva Alphonse and Ann 46 21 Myra Gail Curtis, West Yarmouth, Joseph Galen- and Eliza- beth Frances 22 John Patrick Groom, South Yarmouth, Patrick Herbert and Mary Catherine 24 Richard Michael Kelley, West Yarmouth, Charles Joseph and Elizabeth Ann 27 Kathie Louise Clark, -West Yarmouth, Charles Jr., and Jeanette Marie October 3 Sharon Lee Lennon., South Yarmouth, Robert John and Eileen 'Laura 4 George William Pierce, Jr., Yarmouthport, George William and Ellen Patricia 4 Jerry Allen Pierce, Yarmouthport, George William and Ellen Patricia 8 John Bacon Field, 3rd, West Yarmouth, John Bacon Jr., and Louina Jennie 23 Warren Everett Howland, IV, Yarmouth, Warren Everett III, and Mable Frances 30 Gary Alan Mero, Bass River, Salvatore Michael and Laura Edna November 3 Karen Louise Long, West Yarmouth, Donald Chester and Dorothy Lee - 4 Susan Margaret Bexley, West Yarmouth, Ronald John and Margaret Gebhard 11 John Lawrence Sullivan, . West Yarmouth, Francis Xavier and Marion Shirley 14 Carol Seward, South Yarmouth, Charles Marcus and Jane Beverly 24 West Yarmouth, Richard and Bernice Charlene 26 Robert Patrick Olkkola, Pass River, Robert Waldemar and Patricia Ann 26 Arthur Chapin Hastings, III, Bass River, John Arthur and Nancy Ada — 29 Deborah Jean Bennett, Yarmouthport, Leo and Barbara Ann 30 Joanne Monroe, West Yarmouth, Howard Barnes, Jr., and Kathryn December 1 Kevin Paul Baker, West Yarmouth, William Paul and Annie Lucille 6 Alison Whitehead, West Yarmouth, Albert Jr., and Selma Jean 47 .ti 7 - Deborah Ann Stusse, Bass River, Bennett George and Marie Teresa • 9 .Jean Marie Martin, South Yarmouth, John Francis and Kathleen Virginia - 14 Sandra Jean Cusick, South Yarmouth, John Jay Jr., and Alice Lorraine 14 Joan Frances Pelletier, South Yarmouth, Edmund Richard • and Elizabeth Anne 22 Leland Alvin Grayson, South Yarmouth, Richard Dean and Louise 30 Laurence Freeman Ellis, Jr., Yarmouth, Laurence Freeman and Jane - MARRIAGES Recorded in the Town of Yarmouth for the year 1955 January 1 John Jay Cusick, Jr. of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Alice Lorraine Bullock of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 3 Edward Gifford Bearse, Jr. of (Cotuit) Barnstable, Mass., and Elaine Thacher of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass. 21 Frank Baker Mehaffey of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Ev- elyn Amanda Lahteine of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass. 29 William Ray Monroe, Jr. of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Patricia Ellis of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 29 Lawrence M. Smith of Yarmouth (Port), Mass., and Kay C. Bettis of Erving, Mass. Fekruary 6 Robert A. Fegan of Glendale, Long Island, New York and Winnifred V. Bearse of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. ?9 Arthur Bent, Jr. of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass., and Mere- dith Perry of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass. 19 Joseph James Oliver of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass., and Grace Agnes Marshall of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 27 Stanley Francis Taylor of (Oyster - Harbors, Osterville) Barnstable, Mass., and Florence Isabel (Bruce) Brennan of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. March - 4 William Whitehead of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Eleanor Sylvia of (South) Dartmouth, Mass. 19 Richard -McRoberts of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Jose- phine (Jones) LaFrance of (Harwich Center) Harwich, Mass. 48 April - 5 Frederick W. Lincoln, Jr. of (West) Dennis, Mass., and Judith Adele Morin of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 16 Manuel Gilbert Cook of Provincetown, Mass., and Elizabeth Osborne Kelley of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 24. Robert K. Edwards of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Elaine J. Hemperly of Orlando, Florida. May 21 Francis Augustine Houston 2nd of Concord, Mass., and Mary Leigh Morse -of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. June 4 Gordon C. Hamblin of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Rosella E. Sherman of Taunton, Mass. 10 Howard Crosby Bearse of Cotuit, Mass., and Dorothy Stever of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass. 12 James Ambrose Bennett of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass., and Eva Mae (Pierce) White of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 12 Edward Richard Olkkola of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Janet Lorraine Willette of (West) Dennis, Mass. 20 Edward Joseph Murphy of Yarmouth, Mass., and Agnes Marie Campbell of Dorchester, Massachusetts 25 Billy Dwayne Bishop of Gilmert, Texas and Joan Lorraine Burgess of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 26 Donald Charles Thompson of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Sylvia Renzi of Centerville, Mass. July 2 Ronald Waddington, Jr. of Acushnet, Mass., and Elsie Alves of Freetown, Mass. 30 Richard B. Myren of Beacon, New York and Janice M. Marsh of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. August 5 - Donald E. Morse of Yarmouth, Mass., and Beverly L. Nick- erson of Yarmouth, Mass. 7 Leonard Love of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., -and Mary Esther Sears of (Dennisport) Dennis, Mass. 19 Gerald Bearse Homer of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Nan- cy Jane Liberty of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass. 20 Joseph L. S. Barton of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Ade- laide (Kemp) Maize of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 20 Thomas Francis Killoran of Cambridge, Mass., and Joan Cloutier Horton of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 49 - M Ft' i Ti::� ��e � �: ..w.A. `MMS, v�3.. < September -- 1 1 Creighton Lee Morris of Provincetown, Mass., and Susan Carol Jamieson of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 3 Charles Tuominen of• (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Hilja J. (Lindholm) Nelson of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 10 Alvin Garfield Edwards of Medford, Mass., and Helene Frances Morin of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 25 Howard Elmer Fergus,,n of Yarmouth (Port), Mass., and Marcia Kelley of Yarmouth, Mass. October 14 Alton H. West of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass., and Rose- marie (Bearse) Towns of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass. 15 Carlton B. Robie of South Chatham, Mass., and Joanne M. Cotell of Yarmouth (Port), Mass. 19 Alfred Raymond MacGregor of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Edith I. (Thoms) Monroe of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 23 Robert Graham, Jr. of New Bedford, Mass., and Nancy Ivanette Tripp of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 26 Francis Goodell of Yarmouth (Port), Mass., and Ethel Vienna (Bailey) Duburon of . Yarmouth (Port), Mass. November -- 2 Russell Allen Young of Orleans, Mass., and Virginia G. (Wight) Deveau of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. . 6 Howard Karlton Penn of Plymouth, Mass., and Helene Carol Adler of Yarmouth (Port), Mass. 19 Paul Leonard Johnson of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Mary Ellen Fuller of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 19 Robert Lee Studley of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Mary Lois Ryder of Yarmouth (Port), Mass. December 4 George G. Larson of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Ada E. (Brewer) Cox of Whitman, Mass. 4 Robert Melville Munroe of Melrose, Mass., and Constance Ann Olkkola of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. DEATHS Recorded in the Town of Yarmouth for the year 1955 Age Yrs. Mos. Days January • 1 Carrie Louise Baker 4 James ELzie Park 83 1 29 32 7 16 17 George Edmond Hill 19 Willis Howes Baker 23 Jonathan Usher [ 27 Maude Etta (Hill) Stevens 28 Carl William Holmes 30 Louise Ann (Ruhl) Hastings February 15 Harry. Gilman Sleeper 19 Joseph Henry Vogel Jr. 26 Florence Clifford Dodge March 8 Edith Taylor (Howes) 13 Florence Mabel Nickerson (Chase) 15 Helen I. Melhus 16 Horace Ryder 22 John Andrew Tournas 23 Edith May White 26 Lillian Augusta (Kelley) Eldridge 29 Helen Theresa Fairweather April 10 10 13 15 18 24 27 May 5 8 11 16 20 25 June 20 21 21 23 . 28 Bessie Morgan Whelden (Hurd) Margaret Lillias Stobbart (Baker) Charles W. Sisson Mable Arvilla (Paling) Morrison Martha W. Thompson Linwood Earl Small Emry Jay Dunklee John Emil Olar Mabel Hyde Kittredge Bertha Josephine Murray (Kavanaugh) Muriel Evelyn Iiealy Sarah (Lambert) Studley Florence Lucille Whitmarsh (Chandler) Mercie Loring (Fuller) Kelley Anna M. (Flood) Larkin Burleigh Emerson Phillips Fred Everett Bisbee Thomas Anthony Rogers July 13 John Perry 51 91 1 20 69 5 17 83 8 17 44 9 0 51 — 17 72 4 25 83 7 6 82 1 20 72 — 17 83 4 25 66 — 25 35 4 — 97 3 21 57 6 16 90 10 22 82 3 11 72 11 26 88 11 28 80 5 11 96 5 6 74 • 11 5 78 7 24 59 0 0 80 0 23 79 11 13 87 — — 74 10 26 41 0 7 73 1 6 58 3 13 90 0 16 56 4 3 59 4 15 71 4 24 66 10 28 55 4 21 15 Maude (Luce) Briggs 16 Malcolm Greene Chace. 16 Wilbur Stubbs 16 Edith Augusta Davis 18 Hilma Josephine Wilde (Enlind) 23 William Alexander Nicol 29 Howard Sears August 10 Joseph W. Crothers 11 James T. Greenhalge Jr. 13 William M. Simpson 15 Jaye Joseph Ward 16 Otto E. Kittila 19 Diane A. Bamford 21 Sarah E. (Cobb) Ellis September 4 (Male) Hysaw 11 James Williams Ellis 11 Mary E. Crocker 17 Katharine W. Crocker October 12 Henry Frank Chase 16 Sarah Crowell White (Baker) 16 Louise Charlotte (Walking) Moulton 21 Clara J. (White) Newcomb 27 George Brayton Sears 31 Jessie (Halley) Russell November 2 Hazel Blanche Baker (Greene) 9 Martha Johnson 11 Geraldine Gilkey 17 Ida May (Eldredge) Smith 19 Rae Velmore Bliss (Thorne) 20 Sarah M. Swift 24 Mary Ann (Nicholson) Sisson 24 Manuel DeCosta December 4 Milton L. Sibley 8 Stephen Stanwood Hall 19 Clara A. Ryder - 24 Frederick William Horsman 30 Jacob Parker Hamblin 52 • 74 11 80 4 54 9 77 5 79 6 68 3 93 7 35 62 65 63 58 21 98 83 85 86 76 76 80 90 83 83 70 95 66 80 71 91 85 49 65 82 83 63 82 23 4 26 16 14 16 3 6 20 11 25 4 20 6 16 9 26 11 7 2 18 3 19 3 3 9 1 3 10 4 3 4 11 4 6 7 0 5 6 18 28 7 22 19 12 8 29 22 3 9 14 19 11 5 January 23 Luther Jerome Cahoon 26 (Female) Morin March 3 Chester Howes Baker April 4 Melville Baker August 7 Abbie E. Montcalm September 7 Bertha Mae Ellis 25 Jnbn Ginn.Holbrook___ December 29 Florence May Mort calm BROUGHT TO YARMOUTH FOR INTERMENT IN 1955 5 23 82 5 13 64 10 29 92 0 29 72 3 20 27 3 5 82 7 18 SEALER OF REPORT F WEIGHTS AND MEASURES To the Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth Gentlemen: Work done by the Sealer of -ZV-eigh.ts-&-Measures for the year of 1955 is as follows: Scales over 100 lbs. Scales under 100 lbs. Yardsticks • Gas Pumps Grease Pumps Fuel Tanks Trucks Measuring Devices Cloth Measuring Devices Wire Fees Collected $130.90 Adj. Sealed Condemned 12 57 9 4 60 2 1 7 2 1 N. A. NICKERSON Sealer REPORT OF • OLD TOWN OFFICE BUILDING COMMITTEE - To the Selectmen of the Town of "Y armouth : • Gentlemen: It was voted at the Annual Town Meeting held in March. 1955,. that the Moderator appoint a committee of five to study, and make a recommendation for the disposi- tion of the Old Town Hall, and report at the Annual Town Meeting of 1956. The Committee has held several meetings,and has consulted several people whom they thought would be helpful in arriving at a decision which in their opinion would be for the best interests of the Town. We are offer- ing two recommendations. 1.: Use. the building after necessary alterations and repairs. for a Public Library, the Town to make the altera- tions and repairs, and then deed the building and land on which building stands, to South Yarmouth Library Associa- tion for the sum of one dollar. The estimated cost for alterations, repairs and equipping the building for use as a complete modern library is $25000.00.— Tlie reason we recommend the building to be• used for a Public Library - is because the present Library is entirely too small, and inadequate for present heeds, and will be more so as the Town grows. Tlie Town stall was inspected by Miss Alice M. Cahill, Supervisor of field Services and Miss Alice B. Howard, Consultant in work with •children and young peo- ple, both of Hass.• Department of Education, Division of Library Extension Also by Mr. Lawrence G.Ilill, Librarian of Free Public Library of New Bedford. Mr. Hill is also an architect. All of these people were of the firm opinion that the Old Town Hall, with the alterations and repairs recommended, would provide very good Library facilities for many years. 2.: if there is no chance of ,using the building for a library, the, majority 'of the committee recommends that it be demolished and the land, as hereafter described be deeded to South Yarmouth Library Association, and balance 54 r;. of lal;:l. be used for public .parking. The. Mall, plus the land bounded by the North side of Town Hall, extending to Mill Lane. then South- on Mill Lane to end of. Town Hall Lot. This is a central location convenient for many people who do not drive ears, and should be reserved for location for Public Library if voters do not approve recommendation for using Old Town Hall. Yours truly, Mrs. Ellen Maxtone-Graham Miss Eleanor M. Lay Henry R. Darling - Byron R. Hall • James G. Kennedy. Chairman LIST OF JURORS Walter W. Jones, Retired .Donald L. Campbell, Retired Cook G. Coggeshall, Salesman Stanley V. VanRiper, Retired Rolf V. Robsham, Merchant Vella E. Hunt, Housewife Francis W. Breed, Retired Leslie C. Jones, Laborer Henry F. Burns, Laundry Proprietor Pandi Christy, Cottage Proprietor Edward A. Rich, Retired Gorham B. Harper, Proprietor Russell M. Doane, Truck Driver William H. Aborn, Retired Robert G. Wood, Carpenter William V. Brown, Retired Henry W. Kinsman, Retired John M. Bailey, -Builder Edward M. White, Clerk Matthew J. Steele. Butcher 55 South Yarmouth South Yarmouth Yarmouth Yarmouthport South Yarmouth Yarmouthport South Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth West Yarmouth West Yarmouth Yarmouthport Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth - South Yarmouth Fernand Tourigny,--Printer Philip Lockwood, Retired Alyce H. Matthews, Housewife Ruth Whitcomb, Housewife John S. Leake, Retired William Husband, Retired Hudson R. Appleby, Jr., Builder John D. Cannon, Merchant • Leon F. Chausse, Repair Man Herbert C. Hardy, Builder South Yarmouth Yarmouthport Yarmouthport Yarmouthport South Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth West Yarmouth ' West Yarmouth West Yarmouth January 17, 1956 FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Board of Selectmen, South Yarmouth, Mass. Gentlemen: Below is a report I wish to submit for the Annual Re- port of the Yarmouth Fire Department. To report a fire call Hyannis 1740-W1. This connects you with Fire Headquarters from which the alarm will- be transmitted. Sometime in the spring the Bass River and South Yarmouth sections will become a dial system under a new exchange. This will make it necessary to change the number now listed as the Fire Department number. I therefor advise you to make a note of the change when it occurs and post the new number near your telephone. When calling the Fire Department be sure to clearly give your name and the name of the street and of the section of the Town where the fire or emergency is located, as there are some duplicate names of streets in the Town. ALARM SIGNALS: South. Side One test blast at noon on week days. Two blasts, section from Dennis line to River Street. Three blasts, River Street to Parker's River. Four blasts, Parker's River to Mill Hill. Five blasts, Mill Hill to Hyannis line. Six blasts. out of town. 56 - North Side One test blast at noon on week days. Two blasts, section from Barnstable line to Fire Station. Three blasts, Fire Station to Dennis line. Four blasts, out of town. AIR RAID: Red alert (imminent attack)—three minutes of continuous wavering or interrupted blasts. All Clear— Three one minute blasts at one minute intervals. ALARM REPORT 1955 Residential 24 Non -Residential Assembly - 1 Restaurant 1 Miscellaneous 2 The following are included Cat in tree - 1 Attempted suicide - 1 • Call for Resuscitator - 2 FIRE PERMITS: There were 427 fire permits issued during the year and only 14 burning violations issued. Starting this year all permits will be handled through the Headquarters Station in South Yarmouth by telephone. A permit must be ob- tained for any open air fire. INCINERATORS: Incinerators must be inspected before being first put in use. With the exception of April 1st through October 31st, they may be used at any time when conditions are favorable. During the months of April through October they may be used only after 6:00 P.M. OIL & GAS PERMITS: Permits are required for the storage of Oil and Bottled Gas and for the installation of oil and gas burning equip- ment and appliances. These must be obtained from the Town office or the Fire Department. There were 188 per- mits issued for oil storage and installations and :82 for gas Brush Fires Grass Fires Vehicles Auto Accidents Emergency 7 5 6 3 8 TOTAL 57 in the total above: Calls for Rescue Boat - 4 Smoke scare - 1 - Needless - 1 57 • storage and installations. It is recommended that all heat- --ing appliances be serviced annually by competent heating installers or- mechanics before being placed in use for the winter. STATION #1 Angell, William C. Baker. C. Arnold Baker, Earle F. Baker, Warren C. Chapman, Norman Cotell, Carlton H. Dauphinais, Lloyd H., Lt. Grayson, Richard D. Ilosking. John W. I-Iowes, Herman E., Dr. Johnson, Edward A. Perkins, Eric • Pelletier, Edmund Sears, John G., Capt. Studley, Kenneth H. White, Carl L., Capt. White, Forrest Wildey, Joseph, Lt. Wood, Robert G. STATION #2 Baker, Irving Cash, Stephen Catto, Alexander Chalke, Effin G. G. Jr., Lt. Clark, Gordon Jr., Lt. Crowell, Edward B. De Macedo. Antonio Ellis, Harold N. Ellis, John L. Ellis, Willard W. Emrich, Herbert Francis. Joseph Gibbs, Edwin Holdsworth, Harold R. STATION #3 Howland, Warren E., 3rd 3foutcalm, Harold, Lt. Peterson, Gustave W. Philbrook, W. Richard Ross, Herman A. Ryder, Harry S. Schauwecker, Allen T. Schauwecker, Frederick C., Jr. Thacher, Frederick J. Thacher, Ira R. Deputy Chief Van Dusen, Charles A., Capt Balboni, Edward Barnes, Edward R. Boyne, William D. Bratti, Dante, M., Lt. Chausse, Leon P. Daggett, Gordon B., Lt. Eldredge, Richard O. Gott. Howard A., Capt. Hill, Robert A. Jenkins, Walton H. Johnson, Morris I. Johnson, Richard K. Kittila, Otto L. Love, Leonard Monroe, William R. Ward, Warren I. • 1 wish at this time to thank all departments and citizens of the town for the co-operation and• assistance- given the. 58 =. s Fire Department during the past year. To Deputy Chief Ira Thacher, the officers and men of the Fire Department I express my appreciation for their support and efforts. Respectfully submitted, . DANA H. WIIITTEMORE, Chief Yarmouth Fire Department - TREE WARDEN AND MOTH SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth Again if you will allow me, I will combine the reports and submit them to you at this time. First I will give my Moth report. The title may suggest, and the work in the past was mainly to do with the gypsy moth, but such is not the case at the present time. The following "Public Nuisanees"a-re under the jurisdiction of the moth superintendent : Japan- ese beetle, wood tick, poison ivy, canker worm, hag moth, elm leaf beetle. gypsy moth, tent caterpillar,. hemlock looper,— — fall webworm and the brown tail moth. This year the pine looper was declared a public nuis- ance and emergency funds were raised in order to give immediate attention, before serious damage was done by the insect. A special fund of $500. was acquired through the finance board, as no moneys could be used to combat the insect that were not raised for the purpose, at our last Town meeting. Other towns raised similar. sums, and to- gether with State and Federal moneys, we started the proj- ect. Our town furnished two men to be used as ground men. to work. not only in our town, but in cooperation with other towns. The men first assisted in the placing of cards, or plates as we call them, so that a check could be main= -- 59 tained as to the coverage we were getting from the spray- ing from the air. • A tiny speck of D.D.T. solution will show on the plate much as ink will on a blotter. If any plates do not show specks, it is reported to the field office and.in turn the pilots are notified, and the block resprayed. Each town is divided into blocks, these are numbered and the acreage noted. It is sprayed at the rate of 1 gallon of D.D.T. solution to the acre. There were surprisingly few blocks that it was necessary to respray because of poor coverage. The men I assigned to this work became involved and interested in the project and received praise from the man in. charge. Mr. Harold Ramsey, Chief Moth Suppressor. De- partment of Natural Resources of the State of. Massachu- setts. He gradually gave them more responsibility and during the last ten days they were recording the gallonage of the spray as it was loaded into the planes. and were also checking with the pilots to see that the correct number of gallons were allocated to a given block. The men that did such a fine job and also brought much credit to our town, were Jon Holmes of West Yarmouth and my son John G. Sears, 3rd. Both are students of the University of Massachusetts and at present John 3rd. is writing a 2500 word term paper on the subject of "airplane spraying After completion of the spraying in town;--a-check was taken by myself and all plates turned into the .Hyannis field office. Only two small worms were found, and these in a very weak condition. I am very satisfied with the results as it certainly saved many pines from certain death. The spray also did away with many other insects and was most satisfactory in many ways. • Gypsy moth trapping was carried on this season with no catches recorded. During our annual survey five (5) Brown tail moths were found. Three (3) on South Sea Ave., in West Yar- mouth, and two (2) between Main and Pleasant streets in South Yarmouth. All Town highways were sprayed for poison ivy. In 60 onr workshop we constructed a special sprayer for this work. This we made from a house water pump, a fifty-five (55) gallon. oil drum. and an air cooled engine from a power lawn mower. As we handle deadly plant killing materials in this work and do not require more than sixty (60) pounds operating pressure, I do not wish to use our regular spray rigs. Another advantage of this small ma- c=hine is that it can be transported in a pickup type truck at a smaller hourly rate. _ Our Dutch Elm disease on Town highways was not . erions and all reports came back either sterile. or no dutch elfin disease. I am not entirely satisfied, and will take addi- tional samples to have thein again tested. I believe we will have a more serious situation on the north side of town this coming season. We will attempt to keep ahead of the situation so that we may enjoy our stately elms as long as possible. . - Most of our work in the Tree Warden department was routine. Many trees had to be replaced as a result of the hurricanes of the previous season. These young trees after being severely beaten by the hurricanes showed only a little foliage, with the tops of them completely dead. As - our practice is to plant late in the.fall, we were caught by the unusnall• cold weather this fall, Asaresult. ,onl_y_ sixty-eight (68) trees were planted. guyed, etc. We are continuing our plan of planting ornamental type trees - wherever we have -_a -condition of overhead wires. This practice has brought favorable comment from not only our own townspeople hut from people outside our town limits. As we could not plant because of frozen ground we were able to spend more time and money in the pruning of all of our young trees. I am pleased -with the way the trees have been coming along and notice considerable -growth in those that have been planted for three to four years. I have now personally acquired a 35 MM camera and . planning"to take colored slides of many trees in town and keep a record of their growth. .I also can have a record in color of the trees that suffer with dutch elm 61 1 disease. I think that this will be a most interesting ven- ture. and will report next year as to how this library is progressing. Along with this I hope to take before and after shots of our work in the eradication of the poison ivy. I am very enthusiastic about this new venture and hope that it meets with your approval. Thank you again for allowing me to 'be your tree warden. Respectfully submitted JOHN G. SEARS Tree Warden Moth Superintendent Town of Yarmouth REPORT OF COLLECTOR 1952 Personal Property Commitments Personal Property Collected Abatements Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 1953 Real Estate Commitments Refunds $ 89.10 $ 89.10 16.20 72.90 89.10 00.00 23.16 240.27 217.11 Real Estate. Collected 143.77 Abatements • 23.16 Tax Titles 73.34 240.27 000.00 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 1953 Personal Property. • Commitments `7.- • 53.71 53.71 Personal Property. Collected 53.71 53.71 62 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 1953 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Commitments \Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Payments - Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 1954 Real Estate Commitments Refunds Real Estate Collections Abatements Tax Titles Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 1954 Personal Property Commitments Personal Property Collected Abatements Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 1954 Poll Tax Commitments Poll Tax Collected Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 1954 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Commitments Refunds Rescinded Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Collected Abatements Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 63 00.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 24,843.56 24,843.56 00,000.00 4,924.45 4,520.47 403.98 2.00 2.00 0.00 2.00 24,782.51 61.05 24,174.89 83.60 585.07 4,924.45 4,219.95 300.52 2.00 2.00 6,887.56 463.03 31.12 7,381.71 6.253.45 1,001.79 7,255.24 126.47 1955 Real Estate Commitments 522,010.48 Refunds 1,507.76 623,518.24 Real Estate Collections 587,054.72 Abatements 5,756.40 Tax Titles 755.04 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 1955 Personal Property Commitments 71,574.88 Refunds 8.32 Personal Property collected 64,181.52 Abatements 1,139.84 593,566.16 29,952.08 71,583.20 65,32L36 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 6,261.84 1955 Poll Tax Commitments 2.876.00 Refunds 12.00 Rescinded 2.00 2,890.00 Poll Tax Collected 2,312.00 Abated 578.00 2,890.00 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 1955 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Commitments Refunds Rescinded 0,000.00 56,040.56 2,617.50 8.01 58,666.07 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Collected 54,428.94 Abatements - 3,476.90 57,905.84 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1955 76023 HAROLD M. KELLEY Town Collector WATER RATES - 1955 Outstanding December 31, 1954 '3,347.72 Commitments for 1955 69,590.82 72,938.54 Collections for 1955 Abatements 69,739.98 182.99 69;922.97 Refunds 34.95 69,888.02 Outstanding December 31, 1955 3,050.52 HAROLD M. KELLEY Town Collector SERVICES Outstanding December 31, 1954 1,208.00 Commitments for 1955 13,624.34. 14,832.34 Collections for 1955 14,059.34 Abatements 14.00 14,073.34 Outstanding December 30, 1955 759.00 HAROLD M. KELLEY Town Collector POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT December 31, 1955 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, and the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth I herewith submit the Arrest Report of the Yarmouth Police Department for the year 1955: Crimes Against the Person: Assault & Battery 4.. Crimes Against Property: Breaking & Entering in. the Daytime •. 1 Breaking & Entering in the Nighttime 1 Larceny of Less Than $100.00 15 65 Larceny of $100.00 1 Malicious Destruction of Property Trespass Using Motor Vehicle without Authority Forging & Uttering a Public Document Crimes Against Public Order: A. W. O. L. from U. S. . Army Disturbing the Peace 16 Driving Motor Vehicle to Endanger Life 16 Driving Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated 20 Drunkenness 76 Illegitimate Child Act, Violation of 1 Indecent Exposure 1 Lewdness 1 Liquor Law Violations - 3 Non-support 5 Obscene & Profane Language, Using 1 Unnatural Act 2 Violation of Town By-Laws—Shellfish 4 State. Hospital Commitments—Taunton 3 Motor Vehicle Violations: Attaching Registration Plates Not Issued to Motor Vehicle 1 Failing to Stop for Stopped School Bus 1 Failing to Stop st Red Light 2 Failing to Stop at Stop Sign 3 Failing to Slow at Intersection 2 Leaving Scene of Accident Without Making Identity Known 5 Operating After Suspension of Operators License 4 Operating After Suspension of Right to Operate 1 Operating Without Having Obtained Operators License 11 Operating Without Operators License in Possession 3 Operating Without Registration Certificate in Possession 3 Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle 4 Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle 3 2 ".4. 66 Passing With . View Obstructed 8 Operating Uninspected Motor Vehicle 4 Race. Engaging in 1 Speeding 13 Of the above arrests 11 were made on warrants from other Departments, 8 were juveniles, 13 females; and the balance males. Forty-six summonses were served for other Police Departments. Respectfully submitted, HERBERT J. JASON, Chief of Police. December 31, 1955 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, and the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth I hereby submit my Report of Activities of the Yar- mouth Police Department for the year 1955: Total Arrests Accidents Reported & Investigated Auto—Fatal Highway Auto—Fatal—Non-highway (Auto vs. Train) Auto Personal Injury & Property Damage Auto Property Damage Only Auto vs. Auto Auto vs. Fixed Object Auto Only Auto vs. Deer - Auto vs. Bicycle . Auto vs.•Pedestrian Number Persons Injured Damage to Vehicles & Property (Estimated) Deaths—Natural Causes, Investigated Accidents Investigated Other Than Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle Violations Reported to Registry of Motor Vehicles Operators Licenses Suspended—Notices to date 264 114 0 1 47 67 78 30 1• 2 2 1 70 $54,576.00 6 10. 67 365 46 Operators Licenses Revoked—Notices to Date Auto Registrations Suspended'—Notices to Date Auto Registrations Revoked—Notices to Date Complaints Received & Investigated Complaints Satisfactorily Closed Complaints Cleared Value of Property Reported Lost and/or Stolen Value of Property Recovered to Date Radio Calls Handled by Department Fires Covered by Department Personnel Miles Travelled by Department Cruiser Cars Auto Transfers Handled: Dealers Person to Person 13 2 4 569 342. 109 $6,381.70 4,578.70 29,532 53 157,634 405 273 I would like, in closing the year 1955, to express my sincere and well-deserved gratitude to the heads and mem- bers of all the other Town of Yarmouth departments, whose invaluable . aid and co-operation has so greatly aided this Department in fulfilling its duties. They have all con- tributed in some way, at some time, in making our job easier and more pleasant. We have enjoyed, too, the full- est co-operation of all other law enforcement agencies on the Cape, for which we are grateful. In closing I am proud to say that -this Department, col- lectively, takes its hats off to William C. "Billy" Angell for his rescue from the icy November waters of Bass River, of Donald Kelley, his friend and co-worker. Probably many, but possibly many more, do not realize that in spite of the fact that "Billy", I am told, can swim little if any, he, without hesitation, dove into the icy waters, of the River, when Don fell out of their boat and was severely injured, and helpless. Handicapped as he was by the icy temperature of the water, and in danger of going under himself, he persisted in his efforts until he was able to get Don into the boat and bring him back to shore, from where he was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital. There can be no doubt that "Billy's" absolute disregard for his own safety, his thought only of the saving of the life of his 68 friend and co-worker, is responsible for Don's being alive today. - We feel that it is an honor to know and associate with a man of his high courage, and to express publicly this feeling. Respectfully, HER -BERT J. JASON, Chief of Police. WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT. The Board of Water Commissioners herewith -submit their report of the Water Department for the year 1955. • Present number of Water Services Services Vacant Gallons of Water Pumped Stock on hand estimated value Number of services installed . 2418 85 176,681,211 2,275.00 190 The year 1955 was a good year for the Water—De- partment. Revenue was up $3000.00 over last year to a total of $70,000. We had felt that if we did as well as last year, we would be fortunate. The reason for feeling this way was because of the increase in the basic allowance from 40,000 gallons to 50,000 gallons to each consumer and be- cause we had lost the Barnstable Fire District account which, when terminated, was returning nearly $5,000. to the De- partment. - During the protracted dry spell from May to August, it was not necessary to curtail the use of water in any way, and we trust that the additional supply from our three new wells will make such an .action unnecessary in the immediate future. - - -- We installed 190 new services, and extemled our mains - with 6'.' and 8" lines into residential areas north of Long Pond and in the Breezy Point section south of Willow St., in South Yarmouth and on West Yarmouth Road • and 69 r 1 f 1 r; • Thacher Shore Road on the North side. We cut in a hydrant on Union St., to give the new Catholic Church maximum fire protection and lower insurance rates. The money for these extensions was taken from the balance of the money available from the 1953 Extension Account and did not affect the tax rate in any way. Our budget requirements for this year, taken on the whole, are nearly comparable with last year. Along with the other departments we are asking for a 10% increase in the salaries for our permanent employees and an in- crease in the hourly wage rate for labor. We will be glad to abide with' the decision of the voters on any action they may or may not take on, these increases. We are asking for a sum of money to extend our 6" and 8" water mains. We are asking for a new truck chassis and the acquisition of some 31/, acres of land south of the pumping station for the complete sanitary protection of our wellfield. We are also asking for the transfer of $6,000. from the service connection account for the purchase of a mechanical digger. We believe this machine will pay for itself in a few years because of the reduced amount of labor that will be needed. Looking ahead a few years we hope to be able to stabilize the operating and maintenance budget of the de- partmentat not more than $65,000. per annum, while it is to be expected that our income will approach 080,000. per annum. We would like to use the difference in the two amounts each year to extend our water mains where it is practical and feasible and where there is good income -earn- ing possibilities. • As we have stated so many times in the past in our reports to you. we welcome any suggestion, constructive criticism, or :dea that will better the Water Department for whichwe serve you to the best of our ability. GERALD O. CASH EUGENE A. HOMER. ELWIN W. COOMBS 70 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Appropriations: Amount Expended: Permanent Personnel Water Commissioners Salaries Labor Power and Lights Telephone Service Fuel Oil Tools and Equipment Office Supplies General Repairs Gasoline, Oil, and Truck Station Supplies Technical Service Freight and Express Construction Supply Meters and Repairs Automobile Hire, travel and dues Painting Elevated Tank New Radio for Maintenance Truck $12,250.00 1,350.00 6,225.25 7,445.86 252.20 366.50 161.35 78.81 235.37 Maintenance 1,044.59 1,339.58 270.33 59.77 19,932.17 5,624.45 683.42 3,875.00 752.87 $61,950.00 $61,947.52 Balance $2.48 HOUSE SERVICE CONNECTION ACCOUNT Appropriations: Article 85 1954 Balance 'Amount Expended Balance FINANCIAL REPORT OF 1953 EXTENSION ACCOUNT Appropriations: 1954 Balance Amount Expended Balance 71 $15,489.78 176.41 $15,666.19 12,264.30 3,401.89 $24,418.73 22,102.83 2,315.90 REPORT OF YARMOUTH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION The Board of Selectmen" South Yarmouth_ Massachusetts — Gentlemen: Since this is the first year that the Librarians have given reports to the Town it was felt that the taxpayers might appreciate short historical sketches as well as statistics. I hereby submit the following report of this nature as Li- brarian of the Yarmouth Library Association. The Yarmouth Library, the parent of the present Asso- ciation, was organized in 1866 as a subscription Library. Each subscriber paid ten dollars. Rev. Nathaniel Cogswell gave his law office building and Mr. Henry C. Thaeher gave the land, the present location, on which to place the build- ing. Many- public spirited citizens contributed money for moving the building, renovations,• painting and furnishing at a cost of $775.46! This building is the kitchen of the present living quarters. This organization of voluntary shareholders continued until 1871 when Mr. Nathan Matthews, of Boston, gave 'a• new Library with living quarters for the Librarian. Mr. Henry Thacher gave additional land. The subscribers formed a new Association under the laws of the State with a Board of Trustees which manages the Library for the use of the -inhabitants of the Town of Yarmouth. Money was given, as years went by, but, in most cases its use was restricted and only the interest could be used so that repairs were seldom made. Expansion and modernization were not given consideration until 'April 1951 when Mrs. Mabel Agassiz gave a new wing. A seri- ously- over -crowded condition still exists and the need of expansion is still imperative. A long range plan includes a new children's room, the space for children now being most inadequate. Storage space, also so necessary, is non- existent. 72 Up to 1939 or 1940 The Trustees refused the .Town appropriation and all extra expenses were paid by the Trustees and the Librarian personally. Now the wealth of the north side, among people interested in the Library, has vanished and the increased cost of living makes. contribu- tions by the Librarian impossible so the last few. years the Trustees have had to spend all surplus unrestricted interest on repairs and renovations. Our expenses for 1955 were $4,839.18,'_.made up as follows: $959.94 for books, $993.84. for maintenance, $500. for Librarian's salary-, $100. for annual bookkeeping salary, $148.21 for insurance, $1,879.05 for repairs and renovations and $258.14 for supplies, new folding chairs, reducing an oil painting of the donor and incidentals. We have three books funds, the interest from which paid for all books purchased. We received $935.06 from the Town but $2,944.18 had to be paid from reserve funds and proceeds from benefits. Whoever is resident Librarian is his or her own jan- " itor and caretaker and receives in exchange heated and lighted living quarters. No assistance is given in routine work. Since April 1955 sick leave is granted. Since Jan- uary 1951 two weeks vacation is allowed. Substitutes cost $10.50 in 1955. The total circulation for 1955 was 7,043. The Library has 180 registered borrowers -of -which 114 are adult, 29 young adult and 37 children. The Library is open three afternoons and one evening a week. A group interested in the literary, social and financial progress of the Library meets in the building at least once a month and presents interesting and informative pro- grams. This group also aids. the Trustees in sponsoring one big benefit a year.. Special Poliday story hours are held for the children and Book Week is observed for young and old. The Trustees are grateful to the taxpayers for their annual financial support and to the Selectmen and the mem- 73 bers of the Finance Committee for their patient considera- tion. Respectfully submitted, MARTHA U. WHITE, Librarian Yarmouth Library Association REPORT OF SOUTH YARMOUTH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Board of Selectmen South Yarmouth, Mass. Gentlemen: It is a privilege to submit the annual report of the South Yarmouth Library to be included in the Annual Reports of the Town of Yarmouth for 1955. The South Yarmouth Library Association was founded in Jan. 1869 as a successor to the earlier "Ladies' Library Association". At the close of that year, there were 565 volumes in the library and 1,291 had been loaned to bor- rowers. The librarian, who was also the school -teacher, served for one hour on Saturday afternoons, without pay. The library was in a small one -room building, later the tool -house on the Tupper Estate. Since then the library has outgrown several other quarters and now finds inade- quate the building that it has occupied since 1935. The library now owns 10,431 books crowded into both wall and floor stacks built to accommodate 6,500. This present book stock is an increase of 715 volumes during the year, in spite of 170 books withdrawn that were ob- solete or unused for several years. The process of with- drawal is continuing. 16,548 books and magazines were circulated, an increase of 2,093. Of these 5,179 were juven- iles, an increase of 1,010; adult non-fiction increased in circulation by 891, totalling 3,653. 838 books were added to the library: 451 by purchase, the remainder being gifts. This was 75 more than in 1954, although the amount spent on books was $75.00 less. The average cost per book was $1.51, a result made possible by careful study of book lists, sales, and bargains. 74 Active borrowers number about 1,400, including out of town and summer residents, who pay for .use of library. The library is free to all residents of the town, but many pay a yearly due to the Association to help support the library. 193 new borrowers took out cards, 67 of whom were children: Story hours have been held regularly and a iea for new teachers. Several meetings have been held with the : other library boards and librarians of the town to increase the co-operation between the libraries and to improve the service of each. It has been said that the public library is second only to schools as an educational institution in the community, but the lib:ary serves a greater number of people over a twelve month period. In 1954 Yarmouth appropriated for its schools $232,117.33, while forall three libraries the sum was only $2,600.38. The amount for each library was $S40.91. To maintain the South Yarmouth Library at least $3.000.00is required for heat, light, books, magazines, supplies and salary of librarian. A great part of this bas in the past been raised by contributions, gifts, member- ships, and such activities as auctions, food sales, and in 1955 a Sea Fair. As the village grows and the work of the • library, it is increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to raise the funds needed. Large gifts from individuals are a thing of the past. Gifts of from $5.00 to $50.00 are all that the library can expect. Most members pay the yearly dues of $1.00. For the library to continue to fl;nct.ion at its present level of efficiency, to say nothing of improving it, more financial support from the town is necessary. How can_ the town invest money with larger returns to people of the town, of all ages and in all walks of life! What better asset can the town offer to its retired citizens and to its summer visitors than a good public library! Signed: ELLEN MAXTONE GRAHAM President of the Library Board CAROLINE R. SIEBENS Librarian. 75 REPORT OF WEST YARMOUTH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION The West Yarmouth Library Association has used the funds allotted to us •as follows: RECEIPTS Town of Yarmouth Appro- priation 1955 (1/3) $800.00 Town of Yarmouth Dog Tax (1/3) 135.06 Salary of Librarian Books purchased Magazines purchased EXPENDITURES $554.97 261.42 53.47 Other expenses of the Library, such as supplies, filing cabinets, repair of books, etc. are paid from Association funds received from our fifty-five members and the overdues on loaned books. This is a figure under $225.00 each year. We have a sinking fund of under $500.00 which we use only in emergencies. The Library is open two days a week, afternoon and evening, for a total of eight hours a week. Our total cir- culation is 9203: adult books 4597, and junior books 3308. This is an increase of 1338 over 1954, and an increase of 4200 over 1950. The Library was incorporated on. February 4, 1891 and ran, on private funds for many years before accepting funds from the Town. MAE A. ROBINSON (Librarian - Treasurer) January 12, 1956 76 ASSESSORS' REPORT This message is a continuation of last year's where we ended by touching briefly upon population and is intended, like before, to give those interested in Town affairs more --- .information about assessments\ and taxes. The following chart of the past 15 years shows the well-known trend that as population increases, appropriations reflect the demand for more and more services in all departments. Year Population Registered Voters Appropriations Men Women 1940 2286 678 692 258,007.37 1941 647 668 270,295.52 1942 618 659 278,385.80 1943 609 645 233,632.69 1944 610 708 265,024.07 1945 2461 597 675 313,954.87 1946 653 730 372,070.13 194.7 707 745. 415,860.77 1948 796 834 510,367.70 1949 799 833 604,507.82 1950 835 892 727,306.47 1951 854 916 734,995.20 1952 1039 1177 795,281.25 1953 1052 1167 978,788.67 1954 3297 ' 1137 1280 1,052.426.24 We continue in this next chart to show you the growth of our Town as to valuation and 'also the result of appro- priations upon the net tax' levy with resulting tax rates. Year ' Valuation 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 5.714,025 5,89 7,890 6,087,400 6,141,210 6.291,025 6,237,475 77 Net Amount Rate 170,721.14 162,044.60 165,931.81 156,242.49 160,075.83 17 6,301.30 29.60 27.20 27.00 25.20 25.20 28.00 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 7,234,900 7,966,225 8,622,900 9,423,550 10,702,250 12,141,700 13,510,850 14,600,350 15,580,450 Total Appropriations to be by taxation From Available Funds Debt and Interest Charges Barnstable -Yarmouth -Dennis Veteran's District County Retirement Chapter 44, Section 31 • 215,921.05 29.60 248,807.16 31.00 288,230.28 33.20 348,846.64 36.80 404,490.60 37.60 439,337.20 36.00 488,960.60 36.00 566,187.86 38.60 622,894.52 39.80 raised $955,702.77 114,989.78 $1,070,692.55 STATE: Tax and Assessments: State Parks and Reservations State Audit Mosquito Control COUNTY: Tax and Assessments County Tax OVERLAY of current year GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax Corporation Taxes Reimbursement on State Land Old Age Tax (Meals) Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Special Assessments General Government Health and Sanitation 78 400.00 1,554.79 5,577.12 2,251.03 9,382.94 871.52 994.21 5,436.45 7,302.18 49,522.57 25,023.00 67.42 1,969.55 43,403.86 5,818.70 615.05 260.71 43,572.00 13,563.99 $1,146,063.66 Charities (other than Federal grants) • • Old Age Assistance (other than Federal grants) Veterans' Services Schools Water Department (Rates and Services) State Assistance for School Construction School Transportation Bass River Golf Course County Tax Overestimate State Parks Overestimate Mosquito Control Available Funds Voted: Special Town Meeting 7/26/54 Annual Town Meeting 3/8/55 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION 9,264.60 44,209.05 3,227.26 25,916.00 66,807.29 3,749.81 15,095.55 30,661.50 10,639.10 3.89 .01 $336,254.92 10,500.00 104,489.78 $114,989.78 $451,244.70 • $694,818.96 Net amount raised by taxation as per the following table of Aggregates of Poll, Property and Taxes assessed January 1, 1955. NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED Cows 2 Oxen 1 Sheep 3 Fowl 3350 All other 1 NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND ASSESSED 11,165.82 NUMBER OF DWELLING HOUSES ASSESSED 3,623 79 NUMBER. OF PERSONS ASSESSED Individual On Personal Estate Only - 96.. On Real Estate Only 1,621_ On Both Personal and Real 1,101 Total Number of Persons Assessed All -Others Total 14 110 155 1,776 116 1,217 3,103 NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED 1,415 VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE $124;725. 562,950. 4,125. Stock in Trade Machinery Live Stock All Other Tangible Personal Property 1,021,750. Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate $1,713,550. VALUE OF ASSESSED ' REAL ESTATE Land Exclusive of Buildings $3,111,625. Buildings Exclusive of Land. 11,809,175. Total Value of Assessed Real Estate $14,920,800. TOTAL VALUE OF ASSESSED ESTATE $16,634,350. TAX RATE PER $1000. $41.60 TAXES FOR STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN PURPOSES On Personal Estate $71,283.68 On Real Estate 620,705.28 On Polls 2,830.00 Total Taxes Assessed $694,818.96 The Assessors then issued Warrants • for Collection as fol- lows: On Polls, Real and Personal $694,818.96 WILLIAM P. FROST HENRY R. DARLING HOWARD B. MONROE Board of Assessors 80 .1410•" -- STATE AUDITOR'S REPORT State House, Boston, January 9, 1956 To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Howard. B. Monroe, Chairman Yarmouth, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Yarmouth for the period from June 20, 1954 to November 5, 1955, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. William Schwartz, Assistant Director of Accounts. Very truly yours, HERMAN B. DINE Director of Accounts Mr. Herman B. Dine 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 Yarmouth for the period from June 20, 1954, the date of the previous audit, to November 5, 1955, and report thereon as follows: The financial transactions, as recorded on the books of the several departments receiving or disbursing town funds or sending out bills for collection, were examined and checked in. detail. The books and accounts of the accounting officer were examined and checked with the treasurer's books and with the records in the several departments. The receipts, as recorded, were checked with the treasurer's cash book and the payments were compared with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the disbursement of town funds. The ledgers were analyzed, the appropriations and loan authorizations were compared with the town cl'rk's records of town meeting proceedings, the recorded transfers 81 were checked with. those authorized by the finance com- • mittee, and a balance sheet showing the financial .condition of the town on November 5, 1955 was prepared and is ap- pended to this report. - - The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined. The recorded receipts were analyzed and checked with the records in the several departments collecting money for the town and with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while the payments were checked with the warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds. The cash book footings were verified, and the cash balance on November 5, 1955 was proved by reconciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit. The transactions of the trust and investment funds in the custody of the town treasurer were verified, and the savings bank books and securities representing the invest- ment of these funds were examined sand listed. The records of employees' payroll deductions on ac- count of Federal taxes and county retirement system mem- bership were examined and checked, the payments to the proper agencies being verified. The recorded payments on account of maturing debt and interest were compared with the amounts falling due and checked with the cancelled securities and coupons on file. The records of tax titles held by the town were ex- amined and checked. The amounts added to the tax title account were compared with the town collector'srecords, and the tax titles on hand were listed, reconciled with the accounting officer's ledger, and compared with.the records at the Registry of Deeds. The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked. The tax, excise, departmental,. and water accounts outstanding at the time of the previous ex- amination, as well as all subsequent commitments, were audited and reconciled with the warrants issued for their 82 collection. The reported payments to thetreasurer were verified, the recorded. abatements were choked with the departmental records of abatements granted, the transfers to the tax title account were proved, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the accounting officer's ledger. The outstanding accountswere further verified by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names ap- peared 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 and permits issued by the selectmen, the town clerk, and the police department were examined and checked, and the payments to the State and to the town treasurer were verified. The surety bonds of the town officials required by law to furnish them for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form. • In addition to the departments mentioned, the books and accounts of all other departments collecting money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined and checked, the recorded collections being compared with the treasurer's books. Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing reconciliations of the treasurer's and the collector's cash, summaries of the tax, motor ve- hicle and trailer excise, tax title, departmental, and water accounts, together with schedules showing the condition and transactions of the trust and investment funds. During the progress of the audit cooperation was ex- tended by all town officials, for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation. Respectfully submitted, - WILLIAM SCHWARTZ Assistant Director of Accounts 83 Cash: General Advances for Petty: Selectmen, Collector, Schools,. TOWN OF YARMOUTH Balance Sheet — November 5, 1955 GENERAL ACCOUNTS Assets • $50.00. 150.00 75.00 Accounts Receivable: Taxes: Levy of 1952: Personal Property, $83.70 Levy of 1953: Personal Property, 11.58 Levy of 1954: Personal Property, 506.47 Real Estate, 1,702.31 Levy of 1955: Poll, 28.00 Person 11 Property, 6,831.08 Real _ .ate, 48,107.22 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise: $205.99 Levy of 1954, Liabilities and Reserves Temporary Loan: $444,209.85 In Anticipation of Reimbursement, $70,700.00 State Assessments 1955: Recreational Areas, $874;52 Audit of Municipal Accounts, 994.21 Mosquito Control, 5,436.45 Employees' Payroll Deductions: Federal Taxes, $1,093.45 County Retirement System,. 169.64 275.00 7,302.18 1,263.09 Evening School Deposits,, 82.00 Proceeds of Dog Licenses—Due County, 81.00 Tailings—Unclaimed Checks, 33.63 Trust Fund Income: Alfred V. Lincoln Village Improvement Fund, $30.00. Schools Funds: ) ' Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational, 1,564.06 57,270.38 James Knowles Memorial Scholarship, 108.00 Ellen Chase Scholarship, 162.00 Levy of 1955, 6,5E.72 Tax Titles and Possessions: Tax Titles, $1,097.35 Tax Possessions, 1,224.90 Departmental: Health, $290.71 General Relief, 1,551.63 Disability Assistance, 143.65 Aid to Dependent Children, 590.41 Old Age Assistance, 2,877.78 School, 475.00 Water Connections, 1,147.55 Water Rates and Services, Aid to Highways: State, County, • Estimated Receipts to be Collected, Underestimate 1955: County Tax, $15,633.38 5,211.13 Joshua Sears Playground, 1,067.63 6,758.71 Cemetery Funds: Perpetual Care, 800.59 Nathaniel Cogswell Ancient Cemetery Improvement, 30.36 2,322.25 Ellen B. Eldridge Ancient Cemetery Improvement, Walter H. Gifford Cemetery Care, 3.10 41.40 I Old Age Assistance Recoveries, Federal Grants: Disability Assistance: Administration, 7,076.73 Assistance, 8,696.93 Aid to Dependent Children: Administration, Aid, Old Age Assistance: 20,844.51 Administration, 51,161.17 Assistance, 6,464.08 Revolving Funds: School Lunch, School Athletics, Appropriation Balances. it I 3,807.14 1,028.30 $124.90 410.88 41:63 5,190.98 1,018.54 ' 8,894.35 15,681.24 $9,453.06 262.99 9,716.65 Revenue: General, $275,472.12 Water—Maintenance and Operation, 13,808.37 Non -Revenue: Town Office, 1,484.70 Police Station, 62,054.01 Water Mains, 3,139.40 Sale of Real Estate Fund, Sale of Cemetery Lots Fund, Receipts Reserved for Appropriation: Road Machinery, $359.53 Insurance Reimbursements, 2,797.83 Water Connections, 12,451.94 355,958.60 489.00 767.00 15,609.30 Reserve Fund -Overlay Surplus, 5,235.53 Overlays Reserved for Abatements: Levy of 1952, $83.70 Levy of 1953, 11.58 Levy of 1954, 2,208.7 Levy of 1955, 6,407.2 Revenue Reserved Until Collected: - Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise, $6,758.71 Tax Title and Possession, 2,322.25 8,711.33 Net Funded or Fixed Debt: Inside Debt Limit: General, Outside Debt Limit: General, Public Service Enterprise, $20,000.00 512,000.00 Departmental, 7,076.73 Water, 6,696.93 Aid to Highway, 9,300.00 Reserve for Petty Cash Advances, Surplus Revenue: Current Year, $875.20 Prior Years, 73,509.38 $603,079.59 DEBT ACCOUNTS Serial Loans: Inside Debt Limit: $420,000.00 General: Town Office,. Police Station, Municipal Land, School, 532,000.00 32,154.62 275.00 74,184.58 $603,079.59 $95,000.00 50,000.00 65,000.00 210,000.00 $420,000.00 Outside Debt Limit: General:. School, $20,000.00 Public Service Enterprise: S S .�,Saow 0 cS S e. O O • O N f! sc+atv� a ..i g O v `1 tlJ N a . o s y E . W as a to W V 'o a OD C O .0 'O C V O 1;,., xE�.6 Q a 4- y d. o a w om 21,' o • p b d [p :: N 4_'� 110 C C 4 — co EtZ.i3aQ'ajo tj> E .Q"a �dwo m wa a� o cY w�r. >w) . a -c co c. 1.4 0 . .6 a V, cod eCe a a C 3 :.. F Www �wtiwUwz w amain Ca > 4 S 8...tO 0 CO O ch .i "r0 i.. .4 m t. c7 a 0 0 0 8 w TRUST AND X ti g d y H T. • 0• 1) C En 'd CO • a'U. CO OS 4`) 88 REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES TOWN OF YARMOUTH District Board: Selectmen -Victor F. Adams, Barnstable; Howard B. Monroe, Yarmouth; Earle M. Davidson, Dennis. I wish to submit the following report of the .Depart- ment of Veterans' Services. This is the eighth Annual re- port, the third under my supervision. Our aim is still to aid the veteran in the best way possible, in Rehabilitation, and adjustment to meet the problems of civilian life. There are several phases of Veterans' Services that are taken care of through this department, many of which do not mean expenditure of money to the veteran or his dependents from this office. It does mean, however, that by investigation contacts and correspondencethe veteran or his dependents are aided to secure pensions, hospitaliza- tion, loans, insurance, correction of official papers of many kinds which aids them in securing the necessary means of support. HOSPITALIZATION Under this program any . veteran with an Honorable discharge and over 90 days of service, ten of which was during the war period, has the right to apply. He must be examined by a local doctor who will fill out V. A. Form 10-P-10 which may be obtained from this office. In case of emergency the doctor will contact the V. A. Hospital and the veteran will be . admitted for treatment. Those - having Service -connected Disabilities are given first con- sideration. Also under the Hospitalization program comes Social Service which covers the rehabilitation of World War I, II and Korean veterans. This service We are trying to encourage in the V! A. program to aid the -•veteran in his home and surroundings, thus saving hospitalization. EDUCATION The time has been extended to three years for Korean. veterans from date of .discharge to apply for Education or On the Job Training. 89 er World War II veterans have no further schooling or training advantages, unless they were recalled for Korean service, or have disabilities. GENERAL INFORMATION The final date of Korean service was established by Congress as January 31, 1955. This means those enlisting after that date are considered in Peace time service and are not eligible for school or other G. I. Rights, unless hav- ing service disabilities. Finally, I wish to extend my sincere thanks and appre- elation to the Selectmen, Town Officials and my co-workers who have been very cooperative in giving information and help with various veterans problems during the past year. My thanks is also extended to the various Veterans' Agencies and Organizations who have cooperated with information and explanations regarding the problems of the veteran. Respectfully submitted THOMAS MILNE • Director and Agent PARK DEPARTMENT REPORT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth. We hereby submit our report for the year of 1954 and 1955. As some of our many improvements are carried over from one year to the next, we hereby submit some of -our accomplishments for the past two years. Thatcher. Town Park 1 New Riprap Bulkhead 2. Reinforced Concrete Cap 3. Greatly enlarged Parking area 4. Oiling surface of Parking area Packet Landing Pier 1. Newly constructed Bulkhead. 2. New Tables and • Settees 90 3. Enlarged Parking area • • *This year we hope to install Electric lights, and Hot -Top this Parking Area. Bay View Street Beach 1. Greatly enlarged Beach and Parking Area. 2. Hot -Top Parking area. 3. Removal of a bad swampy condition, by installing a culvert.- Grays ulvert.-Grays Beach Picnic Area Installed: 1. Fire Places 2. Running Water 3. Electric Lights 4. Swings for young Children Englewood Beach 1. Development of a new beach. 2. Large Parking Area, with Hot -Top. • 3. Jetty—To prevent the beach from" washing away. General 1. Sets of swings in other Town Parks. 2. Construction of an open air Basketball court at North Side Playground 3. Propose to construct a second court this spring at Wings Grove. These are just a few of the many improvements car- ried out by the Park Department within the last two years. We shall continue to strive for the best Parks and Beaches on Cape Cod. We extend our sincere thanks to the Selectmen, Fin- ance Board and Town's people for their cooperation and support. We shall always welcome any and all your sug- gestions. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM C. ANGELL EDWARD JOHNSON WILLIAM B. LETTENEY SR.—Chairman 91 REPORT. OF THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT For The Year 1955 Two situations which were the cause of considerable discussion arose during the year 1955 both of .these being concerned with poliomyelitis. In April when the Francis committee gave a favorable report on the Salk poliomyelitis vaccine a supply of this vaccine was made available by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for the immunization of children in the first and second grades . of our schools. One dose of the vaccine was administered to 1460 children in fourteen of the fifteen towns of the county. This constituted 70 per cent of the enrollment in the two grades. During the months of July through December, we experienced a severe epidemic of poliomyelitis. Eighty one cases of the disease were reported and sixty five of these cases were residents of the County. Forty three of the resident cases have shown some degree of paralysis: Among those children who received the poliomyelitis vaccine one case occurred, while eight cases occurred in unvaccinated children of the same age . group. When it became apparent that we would have an un- usually large number of cases of poliomyelitis, Dr. Julius Kelley, Superintendent of the Barnstable County Hospital made arrangements to care for all possible cases of the disease thus rendering exceptional service to the citizens of the county. The Barnstable County Chapter of the Na- tional Foundation also gave much assistance. In the follow up of cases for convalescent care we were fortunate to be able to use the services of Mrs. Donald Converse of Hy- annis. Other activities of the Department have been carried out during the year about as usual. In October we were able to establish the Child Guidance Clinic on a one day a week basis. In spite of the increase in service we still 92 have a waiting list for this clinic. Personnel of the Department .on December 31st, 1955 was as follows: F. L. Moore, M.D., C.M., M.P.H. 'Health Officer Mary Susich M. A„ M.P.H. Nurse •Anne Halliday M.A. Social Worker *Alice Dalzell Dental -Hygienist George F. Crocker. Jr. Sanitary Inspector Ernest C. Eldredge Jr. Sanitary Inspector Ruth Crocker Senior Clerk Edwina Wheeler Junior Clerk *On Leave of absence. STATISTICAL SUMMARY Administrative: Automobile Mileage Individuals :Interviewed Meetings Attended Lectures Etc. Communicable Disease Control: Visits to Cases Smallpox Vaccinations Diphtheria Immunizations Tetanus Immunizations Whooping Cough Immunizations Poliomyelitis Immunizations Child Hygiene: Preschool Children Examined School Children Examined School Children Inspected Children .Given Fluorine Prophylaxis Visits to Crippled Children's Service Visits to Psychiatric Social Worker Visits to Child Psychiatrist Visits to Clinical Psychologist Sanitary Inspections: Water Supplies 93 55,748 3,212 339 43 89 290 1,366 1,366 550 1,460 360 210 689 145 278 688 130 120 307 Sewage Disposal 324 Camps: 36 Rodent Control 11 Nuisances 6 Dairy. Farms 10 Pasteurizing Plants 34 Bottling Plants 11 Food Handling Establishments 1,735 Laboratory Specimens Examined: Water Supplies : 147 Milk (Bacteriological) 94 Milk (Fats and Solids) 70 Milk (Phosphatase Tests) . 19 Milk (Coliform Tests) 67 Cream 13 Food Handling Utensils 1,489 Cases of Reportable Diseases: Chicken Pox 76 Diphtheria 1 Dog Bite 152 Measles 927 Meningitis 2 Mumps 77 Poliomyelitis 81 Scarlet Fever 24 Tuberculosis 21 Whooping Cough 24 Infectious Hepatitis 4 Respectfully submitted, F. L. MOORE, M.D., C.M., M.P.H. County Health Officer 94 REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31. 1955 Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth South Yarmouth, Mass. Gentlemen: I hereby submit the following report as Plumbing In- spector for the year ending December 31, 1955. I have inspected 800 plumbing installations and cov- ered approximately- 5000 miles. "Changes in the Massachusetts Boiler Law" Changes in the Massachusetts Boiler Law, Chapter 612 became effective as of October 28, 1955. • From now on, all tankless water heaters installed in Massachusetts shall be equipped with a pressure relieving valve and an automatic tempering valve to deliver water not exceeding 180 degrees Fahrenheit. • The tempering valve shall be located between. the tankless water heat, and any hot water supply pipe which it services. Another important addition to our Boiler Law, is that no hot water tank shall be installed without being equip- ped with an approved vacuum valve so as to prevent any partial vacuum therein. Plumbing permits are required for the installation of all types of water heaters, all temperature and .pressure relief valves, tempering devices shall be subject to the ap- proval of the Plumbing Inspector. Respectfully -Submitted . 95 ALBERT SMITH Plumbing Inspector. HIGHWAY SURVEYOR'S REPORT Jan. 31, 1956. To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth: I hereby submit my report for the year .1955. The Highway Department has built four and one-half miles of new roads and resurfaced approximately three miles of old rods. Of the twenty one new roads taken, nineteen have been surfaced but not entirely completed. In the last three years there have been added to the Highway Department about eighteen miles of roads. The cost of maintaining these roads increases each year.' The Highway Department purchased 113,500 gallons of road building oils and 2160 tons of hot mix was used for the old roads. One new truck was added to the Depart- ment and the old Galion grader was traded for a new grad- er. Also purchased was a new Flink sand spreader for snow and ice and a new ten foot snow plow. Chapter 90 monies were spent on Higgins Crowell Road which is two and one-half miles long and is a stone pene- - — tration road made by Campanella and Cardi. Sidewalks: In Yarmouth the sidewalk was resurfaced from the fire station to Playground Rd. In West Yarmouth the sidewalk was resurfaced from the Post Office on Route 28 going east 2500 feet. - In South Yarmouth the sidewalk was .resurfaced from Pond St. .to the Four Corners and.1500 feet on North Main St. Respectfully submitted, GORHAM P. HOMER Highway Surveyor. • 96 BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE There were no legislative changes during the present year which affected the Public Assistance program to any extent. It is interesting to . note that to eaeb individual receiving assistance the average payment was $67.12 a month, and of this sum,of money the direct cost to the town was $12.57, which is less than 20%. The following breakdowns will give you accurate in- formation regarding each category of assistance and the administration of same. HENRY R. DARLING, Chairman OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Average monthly caseload for 1955 18 applications. — 11 approved 7 denied Cash payments .to recipients $54,300.75 Payments for medical care and other special needs 19,173.83 Payments to other cities and towns for Yarmouth cases 74 Reimbursements claimed: Federal State Other Cities & Towns 1,608.04 *75,082.62 $29,314.07 31.388.47 2,750.04 63;452.58 Direct Cost to Town $11,630.04 Recoveries for release of real estate liens - $2231.55 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Average monthly caseload in 1955 - Families: 13.33 Individuals: 40.25 9 Applications 8 approved 1 denied Cash payments to recipients: Payments for medical care and other 97 $15,380.55 special needs.: • Reimbursements claimed: Federal State: $7912.36 5908.80 Direct cost to Town DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Average monthly caseload in 1955 5 Applications: 5 approved 0 denied Cash payments to recipients : Payments for medical care and other special needs Reimbursements claimed: Federal: $ 957.55 State : 2548.01 Direct cost to Town : GENERAL RELIEF Average monthly caseload in 1955 16 Applications. 12 approved 4 denied Cash payments to recipients: Payments for medical care and other special needs Reimbursements claimed : State: Other cities & towns Direct cost to Town : 98 1,778.91 $17,159.46 1 13,821.16 $ 3,338.30 2.58 $2,503.20 2,170.88 $4,674.08 3,505.56 $1,168.52 6.58 $2,830.55 1,850.00 $4,680.55 $1551.63 88.65 1,640.28 $3,040.27 ADMINISTRATION Salaries: • Board of Public Welfare $3,990.00 1 Agent, 1 Social Worker, 1 Clerk -- 8,440.00 Supplies. equipment, repairs, travel, postage, etc: 1,675.61 Reimbursements claimed : Federal $6,068.95 State 14,105.61 180.39 6,249.34 Direct cost to Town 7,856.27 REPORT OF CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth: A new concept of the role most of Cape Cod will play in the event of an Atomic attack on the metropolitan cen- ters of Massachusetts and Rhode Island plus a revamping of the organization of the State, Area and Sector Civil De- fense agencies has necessitated a reorganization of your local Civil Defense department. Having taken over this department in May of 1955, and at about the time the higher civil defense echelons werebeing reorganized, your Director has spent consider- able time getting acquainted_ with the new organization while at the same time endeavoring to revitalize our local unit. Ever mindful that the Cape, and our Town in particular, could be the recipient of an accidentally dropped or a jettisons Afomic bomb or the fall -out from an Atomic attack on seaboard metropolitan centers, it has neverthe- less been necessary to spend more time' concentrating on our primary role as a reception area for evacuees from certain Greater Boston communities (we will be expected 99 to care for double our own population) and the resulting :problems of traffic control and police protection, communi- cations, registration, decontamination of personnel and material, housing, feeding, clothing, hospitalization and general welfare for all evacuees assigned to us. We are ` also faced with practically these same problems in case:of a natural disaster. With the aid . of Chief of Police Herbert Jason and Howard Marchant, who has been appointed Sergeant in charge of Auxiliary Police, the Auxiliary Police unit is being reorganized with a new training program scheduled for 1956. The Yarmouth Civil Defense Communications section, under the direction of Lt. Col. Martin W. Joyce, is being expanded by the addition of men and material so that we can fulfill the desires of the State agency to have a complete intra -Town network as well as being tied into the Sector network. This is necessary so that existing Police and Fire networks will not be overloaded with Civil Defense communications. Registration, housing, feeding, hospitalization and gen- eral welfare is under the general direction of Mrs. Helen W. Swezey with the aid of members of the Yarmouth Wel- fare department. It is hoped that during 1956 these sec- tions can be more fully organized and staffed. The Yar- mouth School Committee has made the two Yarmouth schools available to the Civil Defense department for emer- gency housing and feeding and it is hoped that the Citizens of this Town will see fit to give the School Committee funds with which to install emergency power generators in both of these buildings. This emergency power would be of great value to our Civil Defense work. During the hurri- cane alerts of 1955, the Cafeteria workers in both schools were on call to feed and care for evacuees. Maintenance personnel in both schools have received Auxiliary Police appointments in order to maintain law and order with authority when the schools are being used during an emer- gency. They were also on standby during the 1955 Hurri- 100 cane alerts as were -other School department employees, the Auxiliary, l'olice;- Fire department,..: the Welfare depart- ment and, our Communications section: Decontamination of personnel and material will be under the direction of the Fire. department and itis hoped that during 1956 an. Auxiliary Fire department unit can be organized and trained, along with our regular. Firemen, to carry out this work, if necessary, as well -.'as to aid .in general fire protection. This department wishes to thank all those volunteers who have so generously given of their time and effort to help provide this community, through 'this department, with the emergency "insurance" against the resulting problems which would arise from man made or natural disasters. We still have a long way to go before we, in this Town. have a completely organized, staffed, equipped and trained de- partment. However, we are progressing. Sincerely, WALLACE C. LIBERTY Civil Defense Director REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR To the Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth Mass. Gentlemen:— As of December 31st there have been issued a total of 351 building permits and 192 Cesspool permits. During the calendar year of 1955, I have made well over 1000 inspections. Respectfully submitted' • HERMAN G. CURTIS Building Inspector 101E REPORT' OF SHELLFISH CONSTABLE To the Board' of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth Gentlemen: _ I hereby submit the following report as Shellfish Con- stable for the year ending December 31, 1955: Shellfish valued at approximately $30,525.00 were taken from the waters of the Town, namely: 1065 Bushels Scallops _ @ $7.00 $7,455.00 300 Bushels Oysters @ 6.00 1,800.00 110 Bushels Clam's @ 12.00 1,320.00 3970 Bushels Quahaugs @ 5.00 19,850.00 $30,525.00 The following plantings were made: 10843/4 Bushels Quahaugs at a cost of $2655.32 3821/4 Bushels at Mill Creek, West Yarmouth 5331/2 Bushels at Georgetown Flats, So. Yarmouth 169 Bushels off Wharf Lane, Yarmouth Port 120 Bushels Oysters at a cost of $250.00 95 Bushels just north of the Bass River Bridge 25 Bushels at Mill Pond, Yarmouth Port All the above oysters were taken from Upper Bass River. The following permits were "issued: 17 Commercial Scallop Permits 25 Commercial Quahaug Permits 1 Commercial Oyster Permit 4 Commercial Clam Permits @ @ @ $5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 664 Resident Family Permits @ 50 cents 263 Non -Resident Family Permits @ $1.00 Respectfully submitted, H. BERTRAM KELLEY Shellfish Constable "102 REPORT OF THE POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE Acting under Article #3 of •the 1955 town meeting, the selectmen appointed Byron Reed, Edwin: Webster, Alex Catto, Herbert Jason, and Elwin Coombs as members of the building committee for the new :police station, with Mr. Reed as acting chairman. At an organizational meet- ing late in March Elwin Coombs was chosen chairman and. Herbert Jason was chosen clerk of the committee. The committee decided that they would proceed with the basic plans previously. drawn and on display at the 1955 town meeting. In May, the committee interviewed four registered architects L::d one unregistered architect for the purpose of choosing one to do the architectural work for the building. .As a result of these interviews Mr. Wal- ter- Gaffney was chosen. The fee for architects' services is 8%, the standard fee in the price range of the work to be done. • The project went out to bid late in August for a Sep- tember opening, and the S. R. Nickerson Co. of Hyannis was the low bidder with a bid of some $68,000, a figure some- what higher than we were led to believe the costs Would be, based on the figures submitted to the architect by a professional estimator. With $70.000 available for the construction and fur- nishing of the new station, it was necessary to revise the plans to arrive at_a__lower.__ construction cost. This was done, and a contract was signed with the S. R. Nickerson . Co. for approximately $59,000, leaving $11,000 for archi- tects fees, furniture and furnishings, drives and walkways,. radio tower, landscaping, and contingences. • Because your committees is working on a very tight budget, we sponsored an article in this year's warrant for town meeting asking for a sum of money which we .feel might be needed to complete this project. By town meet- ing day, we should have a better idea of how- much money, if any, will be needed. In the late spring of last year, Mr. Alexander Smith 103 deeded a large tract of land located at the northwesterly corner of the intersection of Abel's road and route 28 in West Yarmouth for municipal purposes. On this tract of land the new police station is being built. It is only fitting at this time and in this report that we, the committee, not only for ourselves but for all the people in the town of Yarmouth, give our thanks to Mr. Smith for his generous gift. In connection with this gift of Mr. Smith, many should be commended for their missionary work in the town's behalf, but none more than our retired Chief of Police. Nelson Cressy. In closing this report, w•e extend our thanks to all those who have helped us. TIIE POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE Elwin Coombs, Chm. Alex Catto Byron Reed Herbert Jason, Clerk Edwin Webster REPORT OF FISH & GAME COMMITTEE The Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth Mass. G entlemrn :— Your Fish _and Game Committee with the help of the Jr. Rod & Gun Club members have raised and liberated in the Town of Yarmouth 48 mature pheasants, out of a total of 50. six -weeks -old birds, furnished us by the State Depart- ment of Fish & Game. We have purchased and are in the process of libera- tion 30 mature Canadian Hare. We have purchased and are distributing free of charge through the Bass River Rod & Gun Club, mixed seeds, for the winter feeding of birds. Respectfully submitted EDMUND FRUEAN MATTHEWS HALLET HERMAN CURTIS 104 MID CAPE LITTLE LEAGUE - BABE. RUTH LEAGUE Mid Cape Little League enjoyed an outstanding season during the Spring and Summer of 1955. Player interest was consistently high, the caliber of play was uniformly good and the schedule of games was completed with only two postponements because of unfavorable weather. Approximately 60 boys tried out for the 30 openings on the four teams. This large turnout indicates that we could enlarge the League by one or two teams if adult volun- teers were available. We were fortunate this year in being able to fill two .managerial vacancies and to institute a regular farm team program under the directorship of Howard Spurr. As is so often the case in conducting pro- grams with volunteer leadership we are always in need of additional workers and the officers are continually dis- tressed by the seeming lack of parental interest in the boys and their program. Repeating their triumphs of last year, the Bears again won both halves of the schedule. However, the teams were • more evenly matched this year and the competition was keen throughout the season. - Our All Star team made an excel- lent showing while losing a very close game to Bourne in the regional playoffs. We lost to Harwich in the playoffs for the WOCB Trophy but the boys again were a credit to the towns they represented. Pony League this year joined the Babe Ruth League in order to enable boys up to fifteen years of age to take part in the program. The season started off favorably, but a lack of adult participation and a loss of interest on the part of some of the boys caused real difficulties in the com- pletion of the published schedule. The Braves were the winners of the league championship. We wish to express our appreciation to the town author- ities and the Yarmouth School Department for their excel- lent cooperation. The officers also wish to express their thanks to those who contributed their efforts in the carry • - 105 ing of this program for our youth -tomorrow's citizens: Mid Cape Little League --Babe Ruth League ROGER G. EDWARDS JR., President Financial Repert 1955 Beason Little League -Babe Ruth League Receipts: Towns of Dennis Yarmouth Brewster Contributions: Anonymous Miscellaneous: Receipts from games: Receipts from Banquet Cash Balance on handl/1/55 Total Receipts: Expenses: Bradford Hardware Puritan Clo. Co. Hyannis Hardware John Hinckley & Son. Wayside Studio John Sears So. Yarmouth Hardware Banquet Expenses Browne's Sport Shop Babe Ruth League Franchise Babe Ruth League Insurance Kenney's Sport Shop Little League Franchise Little League Insurance • Total Expenses 106 $600.00 500.00 200.00 $1,300.00 $ 2.00 16.91 128.39 113:00 $260.30 $ .74 2.08 1.00 4.64 9.00 22.00 .95 336.76 551.50 12.00 150.00 9.00 25.00 120.00 1,244.67 260.30 126.86 $1,687.16 Adjustment: Money still unexpended in Town Accounts 220.54 Cash Balance 1/1/56 221.95 Respectfully Submitted WILLIAM J. GROFF, Treas. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD FOR THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH The continuing growth of the town necessitates very close coordination between the various departments of the town. With this growth good sound long range plan- ning must be made by all departments, particularly the Planning Board, so that the town will continue to grow in a well planned efficient manner. This past year the Planning Board acted upon 21 sub- division plans and other plans as follows: Subdivisions approved 10 Approved conditionally 6 Disapproved 3 Rejected 2 Plans not requiring approval 27 Approved road layouts for selectmen 27 Petitions to reappear before Board of Appeals '1 On January 6th of this year, the Planning Board held a Public Forum. The purpose of this Forum was to present to the people various projects that had been studied by the Planning Board and to get the reactions to these and any other ideas that would be of benefit to the town. Pro- jects discussed were as follows: 1. Light industrial area. 2. Fresh water beaches: 1244.67 [ 3. Central cemetery. 4. Continuation of Road North of Long Pond to the 442.49 West. 107 5. Access to New Town Beach for residents in the Englewood section. 6. More thru roads running East and West. 7. Regional Planning 8. Paving all Town Ways to the Water. The Planning Board is very pleased with the interest that was shown in Town Planning at this Forum; and it is the intent of the Planning Board to conduct a forum- of this nature every year prior to the Annual Town Meeting. Two years ago the Planning Board was given the task of making a survey of the Mill Cove Area in West Yar- mouth as a possible Boat Basin. The Planning Board is of the opinion that this area would make a good Boat Basin. However this project, in itself, is such a, great undertaking that it requires the undivided attention of a special committee to investigate all phases of boat basins. We would like to see a Harbor Master and men that know various phases of boating on this committee. . On February the 9th the Planning Board will hold a public hearing in relation to changes of the zoning law. The results of that hearing may be articles in the 1956 warrant, requesting voters to decide whether they wish to change certain features of the Zoning law or not. A matter your board feels should be amended is that of the size of the lots in subdivisions. . At the present time we have a minimum lot size of 8100 sq. ft. per lot and 10,000 sq; ft. for corner lots. • Many of the subdivision plans that have been submitted to the board for approval have shown lot sizes -far greater than the minimum 'requirements. Because of this the board feels we may very well request a change to 10,000 sq. ft. per lot and 12,000 sq. ft. for_ corner lots as a minimum re- quirement.- . With the increased planning and engineering required in the town, the board is of the opinion that an Engineering Department should be set up on a full time basis and be- come a permanent department in the town. This year Ralph Thacher, a member of our board, re - 108 signed prior to his moving out of town. The town'speople should know that Mr. Thacher has for years given of his time freely and has been of invaluable assistance to the • town in its development. •We on the Planning Board take this opportunity to offer the sincere thanks of our Board and of the town, for his splendid work. ALBERT V. NIEMI Chairman Planning Board for The Town of Yarmouth. REPORT OF RECREATION COMMITTEE The- Recreation Commission is glad to report to the Town that in spite of the letdown suffered by the general recreation business on the Cape last summer, its gross in- come from operation of the Golf Course was substantially the same as 1954. The following figures furnish comparison with previous years: 1953 1954 1955 Income $25,940.00 $30,611.50 $29,877.50 Expense $13,227.94 24,013.66 •12,700.00 30,643.48 $86,479.00 — $80,585.08. * Special article—Irrigation The number of persons using the course during the year was very close to 10,000 or slightly less than last year. This includes the residents of the Town who continued to benefit by the low charges made in their case. The rehabilitation program was again the main interest of the Commission. A brief description .of the more im- portant items follows: 109 1 (1) Seventy-five hundred feet of old pipe was re- placed servicing about two thirds of the course. (2) The Clubhouse was extensively remodeled and a new fireplace and cement floor were added. Facilities for its use were improved and the changeover of the pro shop from its former .,location was made satisfactorily. (3) Experimental watering of the 17th and 6th fair- ways showed to our satisfaction that an adequate irrigation system with increased use of feed and fertilizer would greatly improve playing conditions. Completion of such program will be delayed because of expense. Our program for 1956 is somewhat complicated by the necessity of replacing the power line. The old cable has been condemned. The Commission, subject to voting of the necessary funds by the Town, plan to install a pole line from the Striper Cove Development .to the pump house. An overhead line will be much more satisfactory both from a safety and maintenance viewpoint. As can be seen from the above table of income and expense the golf course has received an excess of income of almost $5,900.00 during its years of operation by the Town exclusive of interest and amortization of bonded debt incurred in its purchase. The Commission is asking that the Town at its 1956 annual meeting vote funds approxi - .mately equal to this excess income in order to install the power line and make other major improvements. THE RECREATION COMMISSION Nye Crowell, Chairman Oscar W. Doane, Jr. Darrell R. Shepherd Lloyd L. Simmons Peter M. Sykes 110 'ANNUAL REPORT OF THE • DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT . January 26, 1956 The Hon. Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth South Yarmouth,. Massachusetts Gentlemen: • Submitted herewith is the Annual Report of the Dennis - Yarmouth Regional School District for the year 1955. Considerable progress has been made during the year 1955 regarding the Dennis -Y armouth_Regional High School. The plans and specifications were completed by the Archi- tect and on August 2, 1955 the bids for the General Con- tract were opened by the Committee at the Yarmouth High School. The successful bidder was the Jefferson Construc- tion Company of Cambridge. Subsequently, on August 9, 1955 contract was entered into with the 'Jefferson Con- struction Company to erect the School. building. Shortly after Labor Day work was commenced and to date progress has been satisfactory and substantially in accordance with a program schedule by the General Contractor. The un- usually cold weather did cause some delay as the first stages of the work consisted largely of masonry work which had to be delayed because of the. weather. The Committee feels that the School should be ready for occupancy some time in --February- of 1957 if we do not encounter_ any un-_ usual weather conditions or labor or material. shortages. _ The Committee has hired Mr. John Ray of Providence, Rhode Island to be Clerk of the Works and reports that it is most satisfied with his ability in handling situations that arise at the School Site. • His general knowledge and experience have already greatly benefited the Committee and will assure a project that meets the specifications. To date the Committee has authorized an indebtedness of $1,830,000.00 which consists of three distinct authoriza- 111 tions. The initial $100,000.00 indebtedness which was con- summated in the first bond issue which was completed in March. 1955. The second and major indebtedness resulted in the processing of a $1,630,000.00 bond issue which was completed in November, 1955. The third authorization of $100,000.00 has been approved but actual borrowing has not occurred and will not occur until our final costs can be fully analyzed. We estimate final costs will approximate $1,850.000.00. During the year a State Accounting System as pro- vided under the General Laws of the Commonwealth was installed through the office of the Director of accounts for the Commonwealth. All accounts were approved -and a report to that effect -.vas received by the District. The following are financial statements which show the status of the District through the close of business for the year 1955: Balance Sheet—December 31, 1955 General Accounts Assets Liabilities & Reserves Cash • $1,553,211.33 Loan Authorized: School Constr'n 100;000.00 Premium on Loans $ 5,432.12 Appropriation BaL: Non -Revenue Construction 1,521,785.90 Loan Authorized and Unissued 100,000.00 Surplus Revenue 25,993.31 $1,653,211.33 $1,653,211.33 Net Funded or Fixed Debt Accounts Serial Loans: General: School Constr'n $1,730,000.00 Debt $1,730,000.00 Casb-1955 Receipts 1955 •Balance on hand December 31, 1954 112 9,304.87 Received: Second Bank State Street Trust Loans, Premiums and Accrued Interest Town of Yarmouth— Assessment ,Town of Dennis— Assessment Payments 1955 Construction Costs Loan Costs Administration Costs Total Payments 1955 Cash Balance December 31, 1955 $1,737,208.89 ___19,634.92 12,790.08 1,769,633.79 $1,778,938.66 $ 218,152.10 4,909.54 2,665.69 $ 225,727.33 1,553,211.33 $1,778,938.66 The Committee feels that progress has been satisfac- tory and will make every effort to have the construction completed at the earliest possible date considering all of the circumstances. Respectfully submitted, DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEMBERS ALBERT T. CHASE JOHN E. HARRIS HAROLD L. HAYES, JR. WALLACE C. LIBERTY ALFRED C: KELLEY RALPH H. RICHARDSON NATHANIEL WIXON 113 II .0104, REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS. OF TRUST FUNDS TOWN OF YARMOUTH . The. Commissioners have allocated the various amounts of income to the 'various designated beneficiaries and have gone over the securities in each trust fund, and have re- quested expert information from different investment cor- porations as to the feasibility of transferring the securities. Information as to the amounts of the various trust funds will be found in the Treasurer's report in the annual Town Report. A. HAROLD CASTONGUAY Chairman REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES December 31, 1955 Board of Selectmen,. Town .of Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Gentlemen: I hereby submit my report as Inspector of Wires for the year, 1955. During. the past year I have made some 643 inspections of various types of electrical installations, and have trav- eled approximately 5,144 miles. A severe ice storm in the Spring caused heavy damage to service lines and pole lines, and made my work some- what heavier than usual at that time. Respectfully yours, E. FRUEAN, JR. Inspector of Wires 114 EXPENDITURES. FOR 1955. General Government Moderator Finance Committee Selectmen:— Executive electmen:-Executive Salaries Other Salaries Other Expense Auditor:— Salary Other Expense Treasurer:— . Salaries Other Expense Town Collector:— Salaries - Other Expense Assessors:— • Salaries Other Expense Other Finance Offices and Accounts Legal Department Town Clerk Salaries Other Expense Election and Registration:— Salaries and Wages Other Expense Commissioners of Trust Funds:-- Salaries unds:—Salaries Planning Board Board of Appeals Engineering Decennial Census $- Town Hall and Other Maintenance Men Fuel Repairs Other Expense Painting West Yarmouth Library New Town Office Building Committee New Town Office Building. 13,470.00 3,486.59. 1,357.31 25.00 3.00 6,245.68 1,773.05 8,320.00 2,717.57 4,872.43 2,953.65 75.00 115.00 18,313.90 28.00 8,018.73 11,037.57 7,826.08 85.75 1,854.30 4,894.54 743.97 5,638.51 977.90 - 1,084.00 Town Property: - 5,802.20 1,927.29 354.54 2,515.02 10,599.05 • 800.00 280.00 83,274.66 115 2,061.90 75.00 114.88 301.10 4,148.71 542.83 New Town Office Kitchen Police Department: - Salary -Chief Salary -Deputy Chief Salary -Officers Equipment and Supplies New Cruisers Other Expense New Police Station Police and Firemen's Uniforms Fire Department: - Salaries -Chief and Deputy Chief Wa ges-Firemen Equipment Other Expense Fire Alarm Equipment Fire Equipment Fund Civil Defense Inspection:- Sealer nspection:Sealer of Weights and Measures Plumbing Building - Wiring Moth Department: - Labor Truck Expense Insecticides • Other Expense Dutch Elm Disease Control: - Labor Truck Expense -Insecticides Planting Shade Trees Tree. Warden:- Salar: Labor Truck Expense Materials Other Protection of Shellfish :- Warden's Salary Seed Other Expense Shellfish Project -State Buoys 4,307.54 3,991.46 36,252.79 6,439.71 1,800.00 3,637.78 5,300.00 3,690.00 6,900.78 3,748.49 1,340.12 56,429.28 17,188.99 800.00 19,639.27 599.87 3,000.00 832.83 448.96 2,230.25 3,870.87 1,868.00 1,641.90 947.65 395.16 261.58 3,246.29 509.60 472.00 518.35 1,499.95 1,499.57 150.00 902.20 975.10 316.50 2,343.80 Persons and Property 105.95 116 3,100.00 1,742.25 667.15 5,509.40 599.63 554.37 Health and Sanitation Health: - Administrative Expense County Hospital Expense Public Nursing Other Expense Sanitation :- Central Dump Expense Other Expense Cape Cod Hospital Purchase of Dump Land Highways Highways: - Salary • Labor Materials Truck hire Other Expense Sidewalks: - Contract Work • Snow and Ice Removal: - Labor Truck hire • Materials Other Expense Street Lights and Signals Street Signs • Miscellaneous Highway Accounts: - Highway Machinery Operating Account Chapter 90 -Contract #14813 High Bank Land Damages Chapter 90 -Contract #15475 Chapter 90 -Contract #15579 Purchase of Truck Purchase of Grader Land Taking (Sea Gull Road) Abandonment of Easement (Phelan) Abandonment of Easement (Lenslite) Dr. Wilbur Deed Acres Avenue Amos Road Andy Lane Archie Road Cozy Home - Terrace Duffy Road 252.90 1,027.50 499.92 70.80 1,851.1.2 6,644.68 226.00 6,870.68 1,000.00 1,000.00 4,345.00 19,350.45 22,144.62 6,529.88 1,446.48 53,816.43 1,169.60 3,176.64 562.00 1,153.73 117 5,742.69 6,061.97 13,945.75 • 819.96 6,352.15 19.23 1,150.00 45,931.00 37,119.72 3,11f.64- 9,700.00 1,250.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2,350.00 1,875.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 650.00 t Elton Road Hedge Row Lambert Road. Long Pond Drive Oliver Road McGee Street Molly Road Robert Street Ruby Street Sandy Lane Silver Leaf Lane Springer Lane - Studley Road Uncle Ephraim's Road Charities Total Expense—all categories (For detail see Board of Public Welfare Report) Veterans' Services Veterans' Benefits 5,444.03 District Department of Veterans' Services—Adm. 1,561.79 7,005.82 Schools 2,125.00 1,625.00 950.00 2,250.00 700.00 1,000.00 800.00 500.00 800.00 33.94 1,075.00 152.71 2.600.00 500.00 111,866.18 General Budget:— Total Expense (For details see School Committee Vocational Schools and Eye Glasses Adult Vocational Education Physical Education School Athletics Receipts Account School Grounds and Athletic Field School Band Renovating Boy's Workshop Teachers' Annuity Account - School Cafeterias School Cafeterias' Receipts Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District Libraries Salaries and Wages 595.47 Books and Periodicals 823.95 Maintenance 1,332.49 Recreation Parks 15,733.80 235,400.65 report) 23.40 1,505.80 4,800.00 544.56 4,000.00 393.25 240.07 6.63 10,000.00 32,954.39 19,634.92 118 2,751.91 Bass Hole Picnic Area Bay View Street Town Landing • Repairs—Colonial Acres Bridge Bulkhead—Packet Landing Rip Rap—Thacher Town Park Jetty -Englewood Beach Parking Lot—Colonial Acres Roads and Parking Area—Sea Gull Beach Maintenance -Town -owned Beach Property • Restoration of Windmill Square Dancing Baseball—Town Team Baseball—Little and Pony Leagues Fish and Game Lease of Land at Dennis Pond Operation of Bass River Golf Course 198.90 452.90 737.04 7,500.00 4,300.00 4,981.50 595.00 4,011.14 2,482.50 247.39 255.00 . 799.05 487.59 256.20 1.00 30,696.48 73,735.49 Public Service Enterprises Water Department:— - Maintenance and Operation 61,947.52 Water Service Connections Account 12,264.30 Water Loan Construction Account - 1953 Extension 22,102.83 96,314.65 (For details see Water Commissioner's Report) Cemeteries • Salaries Labor Materials. 225.00 4,726.45 2,476.92 2,225.25 Other Expense • 9,653.62 Restoration of Old Grave Stones 996.70 Miscellaneous Accounts Water Loan Maturing Bonds–January 1, 1946 37,000.00 Water Loan—January 1, 1946—Interest Water Mains Construction Loan 5,000.00 Water Mains Construction Loan—Interest 262.50 , i u. Water Construction Loan -1953 Extension 25,000.00 Water Construction Loan -1953 Extension—Int. 5,850.00 New Elementary School Loan 20,000.00 New Elementary School • Loan—Interest • 4,375.00 Municipal Land Loan 5,000.00 Municipal Land Loan—Interest 1,518.75 119 New .Town Office Loan 5,000.00 New Town Office Loan -Interest 1,900:00 Anticipation of Revenue Loan 100,000.00 Anticipation of Revenue Loan -Interest 450.00 Anticipation of Reimbursement Loan -Highways 60,700.00 Anticipation of Reimbursement. Loan -Highways -Interest Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund - Walter H. Gifford Lot Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund Joshua Sears Playground Fund Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund -Investment James Knowles Memorial Scholarship Fund James Knowles Memorial. Scholarship Fund - Investment Joshua Sears Playground Reinvestment Aecount Cemetery Perpetual Care Reinvestment Account Town Reports Insurance Account Telephone Service Account Electric Service Account Unclassified Withheld Taxes Barnstable County Retirement Dog Licenses 883.75 816.98 24.00 665.49 1.33 34.67 7,275.82 23.11 5,000.00 2,054.67 4,000.00 1,662.08 9,539.25 3,877.24 1,962.08 34,986.59 7,767.10 1,116.20 43,869.89 Agency Accounts Paid County Tax 50,036.08 Cape Cod Mosquito Control 5,453.16 State Audit 994.21 State Parks and Reservations .766.63 Retirement System -Chapter 32 - Section 22 5,577.12 62,827.20 Approved Refunds 12.00 8.32 1,591.97 3,080.53 98.85 4,791.67 Poll Taxes Personal Property Taxes Real Estate Taxes Motor Vehicle Excise Miscellaneous Refunds RECAPITULATION Cash on Hand January 1, 1955 $ 330,073.79 Cash Receipts 1,472,686.82 $1,802,760.61 120 JI • II .I i III 1 Cash Payments .. 1,531,399.28 Cash on Hand December 31, 1955 271,361.33 1,802,760.61. The following amounts carried over to 1956: $ 57.17 1,185.98 659.88 95.48 52,811.01 .50 .13 1,292.53 510.70 781.92 482.96 300.00 459.00 430.00 Decennial Census New Town Office Building New Town Office Kitchen Registration of Bicycles New Police Station Purchase of Car for Fire Chief -. Fire Alarm Equipment Purchase of Fire Truck (1954) Purchase of Car for Building Inspector _ Shellfish Assistance (State) Purchase of Highway Truck Purchase of Grader Purchase of Highway Truck (1954) High Bank Road Easements Chapter 90 -=Contracts #15475 and 15579 4,006.60 Chapter 90 -Construction Reimbursement Account 3,642.68 Chapter 90 -Maintenance 4,500.00 Bryar Lane -(1954) 185.49 Davis Road -(1954) 67.85 Driftwood Lane -(1954) 102.32 Marigold Road -(1954) Mayflower Terrace -(1954) Pine Cone Drive -(1954) Rainbow Road -(1954) Rose Road -(1954) Salt Marsh Lane -(1954) Sandy Lane Sea Gull Road -(1954) Springer Lane _ Sharon Road -(1954) - Vineyard Street -(1954) Disability Assistance Adm. U. S. Grant Disability Assistance, Assistance, U. S. Grant Old Age Assistance, .Adm. U. S. Grant Old Age Assistance, Assistance, U. S. Grant 70.74 64.02 183.13 449.49 328.88 766.25 466.06 774.60 2,34729 7.68 477.21 225.72 172.56 328.53 4,455.96 Aid to Dependent Children, Adm. U. S. Grant 454.62 Aid to Dependent Children, Assistance, U. S. Grant 3,418.27 School Athletic Receipts 190.08 School Cafeterias Receipts 8,809.16 School Band 108.93 Renovating Boy's Workshop 3.33 Adult Vocational Training Registration Fees 82.00 121 Yarmouth, Port Pier -(1954) 7,788.11 Bass Hole Picnic Area 47.80 Lease of Land at Dennis Pond . 5.00 Repairs -Colonial Acres Bridge 62.96 Parking Lot -Colonial Acres 5.00 Englewood Beach Jetty 18.50 Road and Parking Area -Sea Gull Beach 1.26 Maintenance -Town -owned Beach Property 13,017.50 Restoration of Windmill 396.14 Fish and Game Committee 72.10 Water Service Connection Account 3,401.89 Nater Loan Construction Account -1953 Extension 2,315.90 $122,888.87 The following amounts transferred to General Funds Revenue Accounts 1956: Selectmen General Treasurer General Collector General Assessors General Engineering Legal Town Clerk General Board of Appeals Planning Board Election and Registration Other Finance Offices and Accounts Auditor Town Hall and Other Town Property Police Department Fire Department Civil Defense Sealer of Weights and Measures Inspection of Buildings Inspection of .Wiring Moth Department - Dutch Elm Disease Tree Warden Planting Shade Trees Shellfish Warden Buoys Other Protection of Persons and Property Board of Health General Highway Department General Snow and Ice Removal • 122 $ 33.10 471.27 67.43 .92 851.29 145.70 381.49 • 223.90 85:12 17.10 214.25 72.00 222.20 3,251.52 20.23 167.17 1.04 314.13 132.00 • 3.21 .05 1.20 .43 665.60 345.63 69.05 927.60 202.57 438.03 Sidewalks • Street Lights and Signals Street Signs Highway Machinery Operating Account Charities Veterans' Services School Department General Vocational Schools Adult Vocational Training South Yarmouth Library West Yarmouth Library Park Department General Bass River Golf Course Town Baseball Team Square Dancing Little and Pony League Baseball Telephone Service Account Insurance Account Town Reports Water Department General Cemeteries General Restoring Old Grave Stones 123 1;057.31 344.25 180.04 147.85 32,198.56 2,548.97 56.35 476.60 494.20 2.06 138.96 23.20 68.32 86.80 25.00 12.41 122.76 68.75 137.92 2.48 3.88 3.30 $47,525.20 TOWN OF YARMOUTH BUDGET RECAPITULATION 1955 1955 1956 1956 Appropriations Budget Budgets Department Transfers and Transfers Estimate Approved Moderator 75.00 75.00 75.00 Finance Committee Selectmen Auditor Treasurer ;., Collector ^' Assessors Other Fin. Offices & Acts Legal Town Clerk • Election and Registration Planning Board Board of Appeals Engineering Reserve Fund Town Hall &. Other Town Prop Police Fire Civil Defense �... Sealer of Weights & Measures .... 100.00 200.00 250.00 250.00 8817.00 22870.00 22870.00 . 100.00 100.00 100.00 8490.00 9727.50 9727.50 10955.(8) 11975.00 11975.00 11817.00 9360.00 9360.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 2000.00 2000.00 2000.00 6020.00 6657.50 6657.50 2079.00 3405.00 3405.00 200.00 '200.00 200.00 525.00 525.00 525.00 5000.00 11000.00 11000.00 15000.00 12000.00 12000.00 10815.00 11220.00 11220.00 59680.80 64686.00 64686.00 17260.00 17308.00 17308.00 1000.00 1295.00 . 1295.00 450.00 491.00 491.00 Inspection of Plumbing 30.25 2230.25 Inspection of Buildings 4185.00 Inspection of Wiring 2000.00 Moth Department 500.00 3250.00 1500.00 2345.00 175.00 6175.00. 900.00 11120.00 - highways 54019.00 Sidewalks 6800.00 Snow & Ice Removal , 6500.00 Street Lights & Signals 14110.00 "` Street Signs 1000.00 Highway Mach. Op. Acct , 6500.00 Public Assistance 95118.00 Veterans Benefits 8000.00 Schools (General) 235432.00 School Cafeterias 10000.00 Adult Vocational Educatidn 2000.00 Physical Education 4800.00 Den.-Yar. Reg. School Dist. 19634.92 Parks 15757.00 Telephone 4000.00 Electric Light 127.08 1962.08 Town Reports 1800.00 Dutch Elm Disease 'Control Tree Warden Other Prot. of Persons & Prop Shellfish Buoys Board of Health dr 2500.00 4525.00 2200.00 3250.00 1500.00 1845.00 175.00 6425.00 700.00 11150.00 85875.00 6800.00 6000.00 15400.00 1000.00 •6500.00 74263.00 8000.00 2458 7 7.63 7000.00 1000.00 4800.00 81566.56 15900.00 3900.00 2000.00 1800.00 I III I 11111 2500.00 4525.00 2200.00 3250.00 1500.00 1845.00 175.00 6425.00 700.00 11150.00 65000.00 6800.00 6000.00 15400.00 1000.00 6500.00 74263.00 8000.00 245877.63 7000:00 1000.00 4800.00 81566.56 15900.00 3900.00 2000.00 1800.00. • 'o y CV 00 N 00 tiCVC� t co.4 O! CD Oa ea o m ggoog� -eq, &.a 1, oo,nouiti ... y CV to N oo4t- D O co LTi d+ co .•-1 00 N OD 7-4 GV CD 4-1.-•1 .-1 0 1-4 z.oWe w �py �p � .Oo00Ori p , fa Ry Etco t0co c0 .VD N Op as Oo.-+a= m ...ia i° C17 N opf N 'f:,l 'd; OL' vy aco oo trc co a to • 126 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK Gasoline Permit Renewals Oleomargarine Licenses Auctioneer's Licenses Issued 191 Male Dog Licenses @ $2.00 i Issued 42 Female Dog Licenses @ $5.00 Issued 113 Spayed Female Dog Licenses @ $2.00 Issued 4 (4 Dogs or Less) Kennel Licenses @ $10.00 Issued 1 (10 Dogs or less) Kennel Licenses @ $25.00 Deduct 351 Fees @ $20 $ 46.00 2.00 4.00 382.00 210.00 226.00 40.00 25.00 $ 935.00 70.20 Paid Town $ 864.80 Issued . 69 Resident Citizen Fishing Licenses @ $325 $ 224.25 Issued 147 Resident Citizen Hunting Licenses @ $3.25 477.75 Issued 33 Resident Citizen Sporting Licenses @ $5.25 173.25 Issued 10 Resident Citizen Minor Fishing Licenses @ $1.25 12.50 Issued 11 Resident Citizen Female Fishing Licenses @ $2.25 24.75 Issued 1 Resident Citizen Trapping License @ $7.75 . 7.75 Issued 10 Special Non -Resident Fishing Licenses @ $2.75 27.50 Issued 1 Non-resident Citizen Minor Fishing License @ $2.25 2.25 Issued 4 Non -Resident Citizen Fishing Licenses @ $7.75 31.00 Issued 8 Duplicate Licenses @ $.50 4.00 Issued 14 Resident Citizen Sporting and Trapping Licenses @ Free ., Deduct 286 Fees @ $.25 Paid Commonwealth of Massachusetts $ 913.50 December 31, 1955 RICHARD B. TAYLOR, Town -Clerk $ 985.00 71.50 FINANCIAL STANDING OF THE TOWN Deeember 31,- 1955 Cash $ 271,361.33 $ Taxes: . 1954 Personal Property - 403.98 1955 Personal Property . 6,261.84 127 1955 Real Estate Motor Vehicle Excise: 1954 1955 Motor Vehicle Excise Revenue Accounts Receivable: School Tuitions, Other Cities and Towns Old Age Assistance, Other Cities and Towns Old Age Assistance, State Aid to Dependent Children, State Disability Assistance, State - Water Service Connections Departmental Revenue Old Age Assistance Recoveries State Aid to Highways: Chapter 90 Contract No. 15475 & 15579 County Aid to Highways: Chapter 90 Contract No. 15475 & 15579 State & County Aid to Highways Tax Titles Tax Possessions Tax Title Revenue Accounts Receivable: Water Rates Water Department Revenue Water Connection Receipts Reserved 1954 Overlay _ 1955 Overlay Overlay Surplus Dog Licenses County Tax Mosquito Control State Parks & Reservations Sale of Cemetery Lots Highway Machinery Fund Sale of Real Estate Insurance Settlements Tailings Reserve for State & County Aid to Highways Surplus Revenue 128 29,952.08 126.47 76023 2,450.88 42.33 2,835.45 1,247.72 143.65 759.00 12,786.50 4,262.17 1,889.85 1,495.51 3,050.52 6,464.08 16.71 7,748.67 886.70 7,479.03 970.00 17,048.67 3,385.36 3,050.52 14,068.34 403.98 6,091.75 15,4 7 6.14 15.60 104.89 767.00 359.53 489.00 2,797.83 33.63 139,276.78 .-. Temporary Loan in Anticipation Withheld Taxes Barnstable County Retirement Appropriation Balances carried Trust Fund Income of Reimbursement 10,000.00 . 4,197.30 882.51 over to 1956 122,888.87 -- 3,385.54 $ 354,058.97 $ 354,058.97 REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER Town of Yarmouth Receipts for the Taxes: Current year Previous years Motor Vehicle -Excise, previous year Motor Vehicle Excise, current year From State: Income Tax Corporation Tax Old Age Meal Tax Reimbursement for Loss of Taxes Tax Titles Redeemed Tax Title Low Value Foreclosure Sale Collector's Certificates Trailer Coach License Fees Licenses and Permits - Grants arid Gifts Inspection, Sealing Weights & Measures From County: Dog Licenses Court Fines Highway Chapter 90 Contract No. 15322 Highway Chapter 90 Contract No. 15475 Highway Chapter 90 Contract No. 15579 From State: Shellfish Assistance Public Health Public Welfare • Highway Chapter 90 Contract No. 15322 Highway Chapter 90 Contract No. 15475 Ilighway. Chapter 90 Contract No. 15579 Old Age Assistance, Assistance 129 year 1955 $ 653,548.24 28,610.52 6,255.45 54,428.94 24.071.00 21.939.48 2,023.43 60.84 267.32 90.00 200.00 968.00 10,196.50 200.00 132.70 405.18 375.00 600.00 9,000.00 6,737.83 1,150.00 290.71 1,579.63 1,200.00 27,000.00 20,213.50 28,696.95 w imiiu Old Age Assistance. Administration, U. S. Grant - 3,547.52 Old Age Assistance. Assistance, U. S. Grant 31.279.80 Aid to Dependent Children, Assistance -5,953.41 Aid to Dependent Children, Administration, U. S. Grant - - 2,509.88 Aid to .Dependent Children, Assistance, U. S. Grant 7,742.66 Disability Assistance, Administration 169.95 Disability Assistance; Assistance 2,417.68 Disability Assistance, Administration, U. S. Grant 294.96 Disability Assistance, Assistance, U. S. Grant 1,110.10 Veterans' Services 2,764.42 Schools (Chapter 70 General Laws) 27,368.55 School Transportation 16.374.52 School Construction Grant 3,794.91 School Tuition (State Wards) 256.00 School Transportation of State Wards 43.63 SchooLs-Adult Vocational Training 599.31 From Other Cities and Towns: Public Welfare 88.65 Old Age Assistance 2,792.18 School Tuition -Dennis 24,484.04 School Tuition -Other Cities and Towns 465.25 Public Service; Water Rates and Services 69, 739.98 Water Service Connections 14,064.34 Miscellaneous Receipts: Board of Appeals 360.00 Planning Board 170.00 Rental of Town Hall and Other Town Property 316.00 Police Department 269.50 Old Age Assistance Recoveries - 2,231.55 Adult Vocational Training Registration Fees82.00 Teachers' Military Retirement 6.63 Athletic Gate Receipts 664.43 School Cafeteria Receipts 32,872.59 Park Department 296.80 Insurance Settlements 434.83 Bass River Golf Course 29,877.50 Telephone Booths 132.59 Sale of Real Estate 74.25 Sale of Scallop Bags 5.40 'Sale of Maps 8.60 Sale of Cemetery Lots 100.00 130 Preparing and Care of Lots and. Graves Sale of Rights (Perpetual Care Fund) Sale of Rights (Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund . Withheld Taxes Barnstable County Retirement Interest: Deferred Taxes Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Title Redemptions Water Rates and Services Trust Fund Income: Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund Joshua Sears Playground Fund Alfred V. Lincoln Fund Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund James Knowles Memorial Scholarship Fund Ellen Chase Scholarship (Bequest) Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund (Re:Investment) Joshua Sears Playground Fund (Re :Investment) Reimbursements: = Town Hall and Other Town Property Board of Health Charities Bass River Golf Course Petty Cash Advances Telephones Advertising Refund Discount on Notes Loans: In Anticipation of Revenue' 100,000.00 In Anticipation of Reimbursement (Highways) 70,700.00 Police Station Construction 50,000.00 General Cash Balance, January 1, 1955 330,073.79 $ 1.802;760.61 Town of Yarmouth Payments of the year 1955 Checks issued on Warrants of the Selectmen $1,531,39928 Cash Balance, December 31, 1955 271,361.33 145.76 3.00 36.85 39,193.89 8,639.61 622.94 147.23 16.77 56.93 983.77 1,312.62 142.90 30.00 162.00 108.00 7,275.82 4,000.00 2,054.67 625 20.40 140.90 53.00 275.00 5.05 42.00 505.83 • $ 1.802,760.61 TRUST AND INVESTMENT FUNDS .Trust and Investment .Funds January '1, 1955 $ 76.639.15 $ 131 i '�Z.lu6i Old Age Assistance, Administration, U. S. Grant Old Age Assistance, Assistance, U. S. Grant Aid to Dependent Children, Assistance Aid to Dependent Children, Administration, U. S. Grant Aid to Dependent Children, Assistance, U. S. Grant Disability Assistance, Administration Disability Assistance; Assistance 3,547.52 31.279.80 5,953.41 2,509.88 7,742.66 169.95 2,417.68 Disability Assistance, Administration, U. S. Grant 294.96 Disability Assistance, Assistance, U. S. Grant 1,110.10 Veterans' Services 2,764.42 Schools (Chapter 70 General Laws) 27,368.55 School Transportation 16.374.52 School Construction Grant 3,794.91 School Tuition (State Wards) 256.00 School Transportation of State Wards 43.63 Schools -Adult Vocational Training 599.31. From Other Cities and Towns:, Public Welfare 88.65 Old Age Assistance 2,792.18 School Tuition -Dennis 24,484.04 School Tuition -Other Cities and Towns 465.25 Public Service : Water Rates and Services Water Service Connections Miscellaneous Receipts: Board of Appeals 360.00 Planning Board 170.00 Rental of Town Hall and Other Town Property 316.00 Police Department 269.50 Old Age Assistance Recoveries 2,231.55 Adult Vocational Training Registration Fees - - ' 82.00 Teachers' Military Retirement 6.63 Athletic Gate Receipts 664.43 School Cafeteria Receipts 32,872.59 Park Department 296.80 Insurance Settlements 434.83 Bass River Golf Course 29,877.50 Telephone Booths 132.59 Sale of Real Estate 74.25. 69,739.98 14,064.34 Sale of Scallop Bags Sale of Maps Sale of Cemetery Lots 130 5.40 8.60 100.00 Preparing and Care of Lots and Graves Sale of Rights (Perpetual Care Fund) Sale of Rights (Frederick Eldridge Howes • Educational Fund Withheld Taxes Barnstable County Retirement Interest: Deferred Taxes Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Title Redemptions Water Rates and Services Trust Fund Income: Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund Joshua Sears Playground Fund Alfred V. Lincoln Fund Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund James Knowles Memorial Scholarship Fund Ellen Chase Scholarship (Bequest) Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund (Re :Investment) Joshua Sears Playground Fund (Re :Investment) Reimbursements: Town Hall and Other Town Property Board of Health Charities Bass River Golf Course - - - Petty Cash Advances Telephones Advertising Refund Discount on Notes Loans: In Anticipation of Revenue 100,000.00 In Anticipation of Reimbursement (Highways) 70,700.00 Police Station .Construction 50,000.00 General Cash Balance, January 1, 1955 330,073.79 $ 1,802,760.61 Town of Yarmouth Payments of the year 1955 Checks issued on Warrants of the Selectmen $1,531,399.28 Cash Balance, December 31, 1955 271,361.33 ' $ 1,802,760.61 TRUST AND INVESTMENT FUNDS Trust and Investment Funds January 1, 1955 $ 76,639.15 $ 145.76 3.00 36.85 39,193.89 8,639.61 622.94 147.23 16.77 56.93 983.77 1,312.62 142.90 30.00 162.00 108.00 7,275.82 4,000.00 2,054.67 6.25 20.40 140.90 53.00 275.00 5.05 42.00 505.83 131 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Nathaniel Coggswell Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund Ellen B. Eldridge Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund Alfred V. Lincoln Village Improvement Fund Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational' Fund James Knowles Memorial Scholarship Fund Joshua Sears Playground Fund Post War Rehabilitation Fund Stabilization Fund Increase in Funds in 1955 10,335.19 Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund Post War Rehabilitation Fund Stabilization Fund Trust and Investment Funds December 31, 1955 $ 86,974.34 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank Boston Five Cents Savings Bank Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Ilyannis Co -Operative Bank (Paid up shares) New Bedford Five Cents Savings Bank New Bedford Institution for Savings Provident Institution for Savings Wareham Savings Bank 'Warren Institution for Savings Cape Cod Co -Operative Bank (Paid up shares) 'United States Treasury Bonds 33,632.54 1,012.38 1,110.41 1,000.00 24,974.17 5,000.00 5,536.41 1,070.74 3,302.50 7,275.82 32.34 3,02 7.03 $ 86,974.34 $ 9.073.95 3,160.00 3,000.00 1.400.00 1.000.00 2.950.00 3.040.00 3.308.59 2,000.00 2,600.00 2,100.00 $ 33,632.54 Nathaniel Coggswell. Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund Investment Bass River Savings Home Savings Bank 132 $ 450:00-- 562.38 $ 1,012.38 • Ellen B. Eldridge Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund Investment — Bass River Savings Bank • $ 450.00 Cape Cod Savings Bank 330.41 First National Bank of Yarmouth 330.00 $ 1,110.41 Joshua Sears Playground Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank $ 1,485.12 Cape Cod Five Cents Sittings Bank 1,026.47 Hyannis Co -Operative Bank (Paid up shares) 1.000.00 Wareham Savings Bank 1,024.82 Cape Cod Co -Operative Bank (Paid up shares) 1;000.00 $ 5,536.41 Alfred V. Lincoln Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Investment Securities Bass River Savings Bank James Knowles Memorial Scholarship Investment Cape Cod Co -Operative Bank (Paid up shares) II}-annis Co -Operative Bank (Paid up shares) Bass River Savings Bank Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund Investment - Cape Cod Co -Operative Bank (Paid up shares) _IIyannis Co -Operative Bank (Paid up shares) Bass River Savings Bank Post War Rehabilitation Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank $ $ .1.000.00 Fund $ • 24,534.15 440.02 $ 24,974.17 Fund $ 2,400.00 2,400.00 200.00 $ . 5,000.00 $ - 3,600.00 3,600.00 75.82 $ 7,275.82 1,103.08 133. 4 Investment Bass River Savings Bank $ 6,329.53 RICHARD B. TAYLOR, Treasurer DEBT ACCOUNTS Net Funded or Fixed Debt Inside Debt Limit: Elementary School Construction .Loan Municipal Land Loan Town Office Construction Loan Police Station Construction Loan - p Stabilisation Fund $ 915,000.00 $ 210,000.00 65,000.00 95,000.00 Outside Debt Limit: Water Loan 1946 Water Mains Loan Water Construction Loan, 1953 Extension Elementary School Construction Loan July 12 12 December 31 31 31 31 50,000.00 $ 420,000.00 $ 180,000.00 15,000.00 280,000.00 20,000.00 $ 495,000.00 $ 915,000.00 RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS Finance Committee $ 100.00 Moth Department 500.00 Court Judgment— Land Taking Account 1,250.00 Inspection of Plumbing Account 30.25 Electric Service Account 127.08 Debt and Interest Account 285.42 RICHARD B. TAYLOR, , Accounting Officer 134 • TOWN AUDITOR'S REPORT Cash on Hand January 1, 1955 $ 330,073.79 Total Receipts 1,472,686.82 $ 1,802,760.61 Cheeks issued on Warrants of Selectmen $ 1,531,399.28 Cash on Hand December 31, 1955 271,361.33 $ 1,802,760.61 DOROTHY P. WILDEY December 31, 1955 Auditor, Town of Yarmouth REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS The Board of Registrars of the Town submit their re- port for the year 1955. During the year four regular sessions were held and One Hundred Five (105) new voters were registered and their names were added' to the voting 1i: `,s of the Town. Fifty-three (53) names were removed from the voting lists, twenty-four (24) on account of death, eighteen (18) on account of change of residence and eleven (11) on ac- count of change of name. • On December 31, 1955 there were twenty-five hundred twenty-nine (2529) registered voters in the Town as fol- lows: Precinct No. 1 Precinct No. 2 Precinct No. 3 Precinct No. 4 Total December 31, 1955 Men 116 126 506 454 Women 138 140 551 498 Total 254 266 1057 952 1202 1327 2529 Respectfully submitted, JAMES S. KEAVENEY LOUIS F. MORUZZI HARRY C. STEVER RICHARD B. TAYLOR Board of Registrars 135 APPEAL BOARD REPORT February 14, 1956 The Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The following is an analysis of the business that was presented before the Board of Appeals for the year 1955. Thirty-eight distinct matters were presented and one petition was withdrawn. There were fifteen requests for variances during the year. Of these, ten were granted, many with modifications or restrictions limiting the use that was requested. Five were denied. Fifteen requests for special permits- under -a -new— Section of our Zoning By -Law that was passed at the last Town Meeting. The Board of Appeals acted as the original . granting authority and in many cases modified the requests of the petitioners. These requests were all approved. All of the above requests were in the area between the Bass River Bridge and the Yarmouth -Hyannis line on Route 28, and the majority of the requests were for addi- tions to existing business structures. It is interesting to note that there were as many re- quests for special permits under. this Section as there were requests for variances which would indicate the desirability of this procedure especially in view of the fact that the majority of these matters dealt with additions to existing business structures. There were seven hearings relative to signs. Of these, three were granted partial relief which was substantially less than the size of the sign re- quested by each. Four requests were denied. There was a great deal of interest in the hearings which were held relative to sign applications and as a 136 x , result, Mr. Haydn Mason, who is the Assistant Building Inspector in charge of the enforcement of sign regulations in the Town of Yarmouth, recommended major changes in the B}• -Law which will be acted upon at the coining Town Meeting. It is felt that when this situation is properly aired and some modifications made of the existing By -Law there will be less activity in this regard before the Board of Appeals. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD L. HAYES, JR. Chairman 137 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT TOWN OF YARMOUTH 1855 • SCHOOL OFFICERS SCHOOL COMMITTEE Winthrop V. Wilbur, Chairman West Yarmouth Ter Edward W. Ambrose South Yarmouth Ter Mrs. Marjorie B. Kelly, Secretary South Yarmouth Ter Sheldon Hunt, M.D. Yarmouthport Ter Wallace C. Liberty West Yarmouth Ter m Expires 1958 m Expires 1957 m Expires 1956 m Expires 1958 m Expires 1957 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Alfred R. Kenyon Telephone Hyannis 374 Office: John Simpkins High School Building, Bass River Residence: South Yarmouth Telephone Hyannis 3041-W SECRETARY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT Mrs. Muriel P. Jacobs South Yarmouth SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE Harold E. Hallett Telephone Hyannis 1649-M2 Residence: Main Street, Bass.. River _ SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Hermon E. Howes, M.D. Telephone Hyannis 3591 Residence: Main Street, South Yarmouth SCHOOL NURSE Mrs. Elizabeth L. Cross, R.N. Telephone Hyannis 2505 Address: Centerville 138 SCHOOL CALENDAR Winter term begins Tuesday, January 3, 1956 and closes February 17, 1956. Early Spring term begins February 27, 1956 and Zloses April 13, 1956. Late Spring term begins April 23, 1956 and closes June 15, 1956. Fall term for all grades begins September 10, 1956 and closes December 21, 1956. Winter term begins Wednesday, January 2, 1957. LEGAL HOLIDAYS IN MASSACHUSETTS New Year's Day, -January 1 Washington's Birthday, February 22 Patriot's Day, April 19 - Memorial Day, .May 30 Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, First Monday in September Columbus Day, October 12 Armistice Day, November 11 Thanksgiving Day, last Thursday in November Christmas Day, December 25 Notes: Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, is not a legal holiday in Massachusetts. On Wednesday before Thanksgiving, school will close at noon until the following Monday morning. At a meeting of the School Committee of Yarmouth, it was voted to adopt the annual report of the Superintendent of Schools as the, annual report of the School Committee for the year ending December 31, 1955. 139 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS I herewith submit my tenth report as Superintendent of Schools and the seventy-third in the series of annual reports of the Union Superintendent of •Schools in Yar- mouth, Dennis and Brewster. TEACHING PERSONNEL Schools opened September 12, 1955, with teachers being assigned as follows: Elementary- School Robert A. Bragg Miss Margaret P. Kelleher Mrs. Elinor A..Dee Miss Marguerite E. Small Miss Dorothea M. Abbott Miss Joan M. Baker Mrs. Jeannette E. Godfrey Miss Elizabeth S. Spencer Miss Margaret J. Christie Mrs. F. Arnold Clanny Airs. Irene H. Paulson Mrs. Mary L. Joyce Mrs. Alice M. Durant Mrs. Esther M. Dupee Miss Breda B. Fitzgibbon Mrs. Esther M. Adams Airs. Ellen F'. Gott Mrs. Urania K. Fournaris Mrs. Virginia Pierce High Asa P; Daggett Mrs. Marion Baker Stanley M. Daggett Miss Marie T. D'Arche Philip T. Egan, Jr. Mrs. Marjorie A. Babbitt Mrs. Marguerite Garland William Haigh Mrs. Geraldine Hill Principal Grade I Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade V Grade V Grade V Grade VI Grade VI Grade VI School Principal English III and IV Algebra, Geometry and Tri General Math and World History General Math and Biology Home Economics Librarian English II, Latin I and II Physical Education --Girls 140 g. • Richard C. Roche Merrill D. Wilson Thomas N. Embler Clifford Lindahl Miss Ann K. McKeon Gilbert Muir Mrs. Marguerite N. Ormon Miss Lucille R. Small Miss -Priscilla Tinkham . *Mrs. Jeannette S. Tripp Miss Kathleen Joyce Oliver C. Turcotte Edward M. Webster Social Stn !ics—World and U. S. History Physical Education and Coach—Boys • Geography and History, Gr. VH & VHI . English VIII and IX, Arithmetic VII and VIII General Science and . Geography Chemistry, Physics and Senior Science Commercial Subjects Romance Languages Commercial Subjects English VII and VIII English VII and VIII English I and Driver Education Shop Instructor Supervisors Alfred E. Blanchard Art Richard G. LaPorte, Jr. Instrumental Music Mrs. Eunice M. Sherman Vocal. Music NO SCHOOL SIGNAL It will be the policy of the School Committee to close school only in eases of extreme weather conditions. Many pupils are transported to school and conditions in the sev- eral parts of the town may vary so that it may be difficult to reach a decision that is equally fair to all pupils. Therefore, when it has been decided to keep the schools open on stormy days, parents are urged to exercise their. personal judgment- as to the wisdom of sending their chil- dren to school. The No -School report will be given, through the courte- sy of the management -of WOCB as soon as the station comes on the air on the day in question. AGE OF ADMISSION TO SCHOOL Any child five years and eight months on or before September 1, may be admitted to the first grade but in 141 every case the admission of children under six years of age should be dependent. upon the fitness of the child to profit by the work of the school. Pupils under seven years of age who have not previously attended school, shall not be permitted to enter later than thirty days after the open- ing of school in September. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE School attendance is regulated by the General Laws of the Commonwealth pertaining to Education. All chil- dren between the age of seven and sixteen that are physi- cally and mentally able must attend school. The Superintendent, or teachers in so far as authorized by him or by the School Committee may excuse cases of necessary absence not exceeding seven day sessions or fourteen half day sessions in any period of six months. It is the duty of parents or persons in control of a child to cause the child to attend school as required by law. Failure of the parent or guardian to comply with the law on complaint, by a supervisor of attendance, is punishable by a fine of not more than twenty dollars. EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE Employment permits may be issued to boys and girls between the age of 14 and 16 to work only when the schools are not in session. Education certificates for boys and girls between the age of 16 and 21 may be issued at the office of the Superintendent of Schools in the John Simpkins High School Building. Personal application must be made and evidence of date and place of birth and grade of school last completed must be presented. ENROLLMENT TRENDS Enrollment figures for the past six years reflect the continued growth and popularity of the Cape as a place to live. YEAR 1950 1951 142 PUPILS 693 764 1952 1953 1954 1955 . TRANSPORTATION The continued growth of our school population necessi- tated the addition of a new bus to the school transportation system. The School Committee is not required by law to fur- nish transportation to children living within two miles of the school they are entitled to attend. However, due to dangerous walking conditions on many of the roads, the Committee furnishes transportation to many living within the two mile limit. REPAIRS ACCOMPLISHED HIGH SCHOOL (a) Outside Trim Repaired (b) One Boiler Repaired (c) East Wing Re -shingled (d) Maintenance Program Continued. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (a) Maintenance Program Continued GROUNDS (a) All necessary work was done to maintain the __grounds in a satisfactory condition. RECOMMENDED REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS FOR 1956 808 873 912 1006 HIGH SCHOOL (a) (b) (c) (d) Ground Maintenance Continue Building Maintenance Program Fire Brick Should Be Replaced in the Boilers Replacement of Slate Shingles Should Be Con- tinued (e) Installation of Electric Generator 143 • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL _ (a) Ground Maintenance - (b) Continued Building Maintenance Program (c) Installation of Electric Generator CONCLUSION In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation to the Yarmouth School Committee, the faculty and personnel of all town departments for their cooperation in making this past year a success. Respectfully- submitted, ALFRED R. KENYON Superintendent of Schools REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - • Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear. Sir: I wish to submit my report as Principal of Yarmouth High School. Commencement Awards A graduating class of sixty-nine seniors received their diplomas from Mr. Winthrop V. Wilbur- of the -Yarmouth -- School ...School Committee and Doctor George B. Wilbur of the Dennis School Committee at the graduation exercises on June 6, 1955, at the Ezra H. Baker School in Dennis. The speaker was James W. Wickenden, Headmaster of Tabor Academy. The Baccalaureate Service was conducted by Father Raymond F. Coleman, Chaplain at Otis Air Force Base. Awards were made as follows by Mr. Daggett: Ann Castonguay Memorial Fund Sally Crowell $300.00 144 1 D: A. R. The Good Citizenship Award Judith Pierce Readers Digest -Award - Joan Randall South Yarmouth Mother's Club—highest average in Manual Arts Robert Hersey 10.00 Yarmouth P. T. A. Teacher Training Scholarship Betty Dupee 75.00 Yarmouth Friday Club Katherine Gibbs 50.00 -- Yarmouth High School - David Wood E. D. Fest Improvement Prizes—Yarmouth Boy and Girl Ronald- Benoit Priscilla Randall Samuel Robbins Improvement Prizes—Dennis Boy and Girl Waiter Crafts Janet Willette Historical Society of Old Yarmouth— excellence in American -History Judith Pierce 10.00 South Yarmouth Woman's Club English Prizes $10.00 Neil Bottomley - 10.00 -South Yarmouth Mother's Club—highest • average in Household Arts Ellie Frankl - Bausch and Lomb Science Award Haralyn Dubin Oscar L. Garland Math Award Joan Randall Weyar Matrons Club—Nursing School Scholarship Claire Muldowney - 50.00 Scholarship Fund 100.00 - - Haralyn Dubin 10.00 25.00 145 Three "C" -Employee's Award for Courtesy, Cooperation and Consideration Betty Dupee 30.00 The Webber -Fiske Teachers' Training Scholarship— Massachusetts Congress of Parents and Teachers Betty Dupee 100.00 Yarmouth Friday Club Katherine Gibbs 50.00 Hyannis Rotary Club Scholarship Ira Thacher 200.00 Awards for Excellence in Art Paulette Cassen David Chase Winner, American Legion Oratorical Contest Judith Pierce Of the sixty-nine graduates, thirty-three or 48 per cent are continuing beyond high school. This average compares favorably with the national average of 37 per cent. The graduates are attending the following institutions Simmons, Wellesley, Westbrook Junior College, SL Regis, Mount Ida, Worcester Polytechnical Institute, University of New Hampshire, Boston University, Fisher Secretarial _ School, Lasell Junior College, University of Massachusetts. Massachusetts General Hospital; Brown University, .Ameri- can International College, University- of Miami, Massachu- setts Maritime Academy, Dean Junior College, Brewster Academy and Art School. Registration by Classes • Algebra I Algebra II Art Biology Bookkeeping I l3ookkeeping II English I English II . English III English IV Mechanical Arts 71 Problems of Democracy 21 Physical Ed.—Boys 35 French I 70 French II 10 French III 0 Spanish I 121 Spanish II 82 General Mathematics 55 General Typing 55 Introductory Business 57 Economic Geography 146 25 132 9 16 6 17 12 53 15 32 30 irz Office Practice Physics Chemistry General Science Plane Geometry Civics Sociology Commercial Law and Refresher Arithmetic 13 • Student Activity Accounts The report of funds pertaining to the student activities are as follows: Athletic and Cafeteria funds are handled by the Town Treasurer's Office and each class has a separate account supervised by a class adviser. The balance in the Student Activities Fund as of December 10, 1955, is $657.74. - The Administration Several changes were made in the faculty for the cur- rent school year, as well as changes in teacher assignments. Mr. Oliver Turcotte replaced Miss Therese D'Arche as Freshman English instructor. In .addition he instructs classes in Driver Education. Miss D'Arche has been trans- ferred as instructress in General Mathematics and World History. Mr. Richard Roche replaced Mr. George Hill as instructor in the Social Sciences and as Senior Class Ad- viser. Mr. Thomas Embler replaced Mr. Kingsbury as in structor in Geography and History, and Miss Joyce re- placed Mrs. Jeannette Tripp as instructress in Junior High School English and History. Mrs. Sherman assumed the duty as head of the Music Department replacing Miss Frances Trisorio, and Mrs. Babbitt .replaced Mrs. Martin in the Home Economics Department. Miss Rebecca Small replaced Miss Sona Tahmizian in Foreign. Languages, and Mr. Merrill Wilson became head coach and physical educa- tion instructor replacing -John Hollingsworth. Driver Education The course in Driver Education is offered again this year with an enrollment of twenty-two students from the 13 Typewriting I 15 17 Typewriting II 12 15 Latin I 45 67 Latin H 24 33 Physical Ed.—Girls 151 109 Sewing -- M. 42 U. S. World History 54 World History 49 147 Junior and Senior classes. The instructor is Mr. Oliver Tur- cotte, a member of the faculty. This is a distinct advantage and he is available for classroom and driving instruction whenever opportunity arises. -We are hopeful of offering this instruction to students -- who have already obtained their licenses. Our purpose is to make them more safety conscious and all around better drivers. Recommendations - Beginning this year we have offered a course in Com- mercial Law and Refresher Arithmetic. Each course covers a half year. We have found this combination offering very worth while and think that it definitely should be con- tinued. We have found a distinct need for a Science course to be offered to non -college preparatory Junior and Senior students. At the present, due to lack of space, we are unable to give this course, but. I think that at the earliest opportunity, it should be a part of our course of study. In conclusion, I wish to thank you, the School Com- mittee and faculty members for helping and cooperating with me in every way. Respectfully submitted, ASA P. DAGGETT Principal—Yarmouth High School YARMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Class of 1955 Tuesday, June 7, 1955 Ezra H. Baker Auditorium Eight O'clock PROGRAM Processional (audience seated) Rabbi Benjamin Kelson Invocation 148 The Star Spangled Banner Salutatory "What will We hand ••Bless this House" "The Lord's. Prayer" • The Glee Club Valedictory Joan E. Randall "How our Yesterdays Shape our Tomorrows" Commencement Address James W. Wickenden `'Ave Maria" Shubert Alexandra and Victoria Leyton Presentation of Awards Principal Asa P. Daggett Presentation of Diplomas Chairman Winthrop V. Wilbur, Yarmouth School Board Chairman George B. Wilbur, Dennis School Board Class Ode Senior Class Benediction Rabbi. Benjamin Kelson Recessional (audience seated) Parents and friends are invited to remain for a reception to the graduates following the program. Director of Vocz l Music - Frances R. Trisorio Band Director Richard La Porte Class Ode Words and Music by Alexandra G. Leyton, Victoria A. Leyton, and Elsa L. Frankl Hear the footsteps as they echo down the hallway; Hear the laughter as it echoes from the walls; Just remember. dear old Yarmouth, how we loved you,_ As the footsteps and the laughter fade away. Chorus Golden years have come and gone, But in our hearts they will lite on. To Yarmouth High we bid adieu, And leave, in part, our hearts with you. Wave good-bye to underclassmen as they pass us; Wish good hick to all our faculty and friends;_ Audience Judith L. Pierce down to our Children!". Taylor and Brahe Malotte 149 All we have, now, is the joy of all our memories, As these four eventful years come to an end. CLASS OFFICERS. Burton Nathaniel Derick Herbert Daniel Cash Claire Irene Muldowney Jane Elizabeth Dustin President • Vice -President Secretary • Treasurer CLASS MOTTO "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." —Ralph Waldo Emerson Class Flower Iris Class Colors Navy blue and white CLASS OF 1955 Louise Marie Babineau Sherry Ann Bacon Charles Frederic Banks Ronald Lester Benoit Priscilla Kempel Bestgen *Cornelius . Allen Haraden Dorothy Ann Bullock Martha Joane Cahoon Ralph Freeman Cahoon Herbert Daniel Cash *Paulette Anne Cassen Eleanor Joyce Chapman David John Chase Walter Gordon Crafts, Jr. Carolyn Marsha Crowell Ruth Margaret Crowell "Sally Crowell Burton Nathaniel Derick *Barry Lee Dumican EHaralyn Dubin Elizabeth Ann Dupee Jane Elizabeth Dustin • Richard Franklin Johnson *Alexandra Grace Leyton *Victoria Anita Leyton Joyce Liberty Dorothy Muriel Lovell Bottomley Kathleen Marguerite Morin *Claire Irene Muldowney Jo Ann Murray Richard Edward Olkkola *Judith Louise Pierce Jacqueline De Verde Poole Elizabeth Marie Pulsifer `Joao Eleanor 'Randall Priscilla Ann Randall Joanne Frances Rebello Paula Ellen Ristau Mary Lois Ryder Joel Robert Schenkelberger Jeannette Adrienne Sears Albert Smith. Jr. Harold James Snowden, Jr. 'Rose Mae Sylvia 150 Constance Ellis Robert Alfred Emrich Elsa Lee Frankl Mary Ellen Fuller Katherine Elizabeth Gibbs Andrew Harju Robert Steele Hersey Jou Lockwood Holmes Sidney Knowles Horton, Jr. June Lois Jenninb Betty Jane Johnson Donald Charles Johnson Class Marshals Ernest A. Ewing '56 Everett *Member National Honor Society ' Seth Taylor Ira Ryder Thacher, Jr. Nancy Thacher Judith Mary Thomas Henry Joel Walcott, Jr. Robert Crocker Walcott Elizabeth Nadine Webster *Beverly Frances White Janet Lorraine Willette Isabel Wall Winward Sandra Elizabeth Wolff *David Elliott Wood L. Snowden '56 REPORT OF THE YARMOUTH ELEiYIENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I herein submit my fifth annual report as Principal of the Yarmouth Elementary --School: The goals in educating children today are the same as ever,—to develop skills for daily living and to produce competent citizens. If there is a difference, it is in the feeling that todays' children learn better and more thoroughly if taught with meaning and understanding. At Yarmouth Elementary School, we attempt by means. of various exercises and ae- tiv-ities and drills' to see that the aims of -education are met. The following pictures chosen at random from our files show a few of our activities. 151. • :°°!!..; • • 1, ' • . •• • - ' 8 • • • IA 777 - . 1." t — 1 t.... ' \ . • ' .I . •*.. ...• -.I/ , "• • ..: . i . ...... ••• . ,1:\ ''S• ' V . • . • Allit' ( 17 .1 L• -.2.. . , Ati;.)Nik .. :, I Al- . • ' ',... • - 1 ; .... I ,.% . - , 's. . 4 • - - ref'? e , - , 4 t 't ' ' . - BL-F.1th.? BALLOON cv.:ET.IDd M. iVi fl MOViES 11, Ii ii �a7 416 EISTLR IB( ACTT 1 TTL PiiONE COjiRTESY - SCIENCE IS r..' OW DO I SOAD? `nil itEi',Fi?Y f.CRt t 3T In closing, 1 would like to give special thanks and appreciation to Mr. Kenyon, Superintendent of Schools, the Yarmouth School. Committee, the parents and the entire staff of .the Elementary School (teachers, cooks and jani- tors), 'for their understanding and cooperation without. which, the goals of education could not possibly be achieved. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT A. BRAGG Principal, Yarmouth Elementary . School REPORT OF. THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon: During 1955, all t..e routine physical examinations have been taken care of. These include examinations of the heart, feet, weight, etc., as well as thorough examinations of pupils participating in. school athletics. .. . Any physical defect found or special problem needing medical attention has been reported to the parents. Many of these reports to parents have been followed by home visits. A large number of health examinations have been given throughout the year of pupils -between the ages of 14 and 16 who have been desirous of working after school hours; Saturdays and other times when school is not in session. This is done in compliance with the General Laws Relating to Education, Chapter 149, Section 87, (3) which states that a certificate must be signed by a "School or Family Physician, or by a Physician appointed by the School Com- mittee, stating that the child has been thoroughly examined by said physician, and in his opinion is in sufficiently sound health and physically able to perform the work which the 155 child intends to do." The majority of these examinations were given during the summer months. Emergency calls for accidents occurring while school _was in session and requiring •medical attention have been • answered and taken care of as soon as possible. Numerous examinations have' been made of children returning to school, after absence due to a contagious dis- ease, who have not secured from their family physicians or the Board of Health the' certificate of health required by State Law as set forth in Chapter 71, Section 55 of the General Laws Relating to Education which ,says, in part. that "A child returning to school after having been absent on account of infection or exposure to a contagious disease shall present a certificate from the Board of Health or its duly appointed agent that the danger of conveying such disease has passed, provided, that if such a child returns to school without such a certificate, after having been absent on account of such infection or exposure, he shall immediately be referred to a school physician for examination. and, if it is found by such physician, upon such examination, that such danger has passed, he may re- main at school." Cooperation on the part of the School Nurse, the Super- intendent of Schools, teachers and parents has been ex- cellent. Respectfully submitted, HERMON E. HOWES, M.D. School Physician SCHOOL NURSE REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: It is with pleasure that I submit my report as School Nurse for the Year 1955. 156 Physical examinations as required by law were given to all children by Dr. Howes, assisted by me. The Massachusetts Vision Test is used to test the vision of the students in all grades. •Sixty-eight children were advised (through notices sent to parents) to seek professional examinations. Fifteen attended an Eye Clinic in January, sponsored by the District Nursing Association, all others were taken care of privately. The Maico Audiometer is used to test the hearing of all Yarmouth school children. Twenty-one failed to hear- irg,test. Parents were notified, all sought medical advice. Dr. Moore, of the County Health Department, admin- istered "Booster" injections for diphtheria and tetanus to all children in the first and fourth grades, having their parents' permission. During March and February, one hundred and thirty- eight students in Yarmouth Elementary School were given topical fluoride treatment to their teeth. Pre-school registration took place in May. At this time health data is recorded concerning each pre-school child n _ --. -- In May, 109 children received one "shot" of Salk Polio Vaccine. Dr. Moore administered these shots as- sisted by Dr. Britton, Dr. Howes, and myself. It is my feeling that any health program would be at a loss without the cooperation of the entire school per- sonnel, which 1 have and am most grateful for. My primary goal is to promote health, which is a "state of complete physical, social, and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." In closing, I would like you to know 1 feel fortunate to have Dr. Howes for our School Doctor, he is most always available for any accident of a serious nature; when we are• unable to contact parents or family physician. Dr. Howes fills a great need, in his willingness. to explain and advise me in school health problems. Respectfully submitted, ELIZABETH L. CROSS, R.N., School Nurse 157 SCHOOL LIBRARIAN Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon _ Superintendent of Schools Bass River; Massachusetts Dear Sir : It is a pleasure to submit my sixth annual report as Librarian of Yarmouth High School. Since writing my last report the Library has been painted in soft shades of green. The furniture has been replaced with round plastic -top library tables and metal chairs with laminated wood. This furniture takes up less space without any sacrifice of seating capacity. We are all very grateful for these changes which add much to the attractiveness and efficiency of the room. This year, the large Freshman English Class had to be divided into seven divisions for Library instruction. We have outgrown our small library and all are looking forward to the new Regional High School with its larger reading room and added facilities of a workroom, storage room and conference rooms. These are all very much needed to operate an efficient, up-to-date school library. Two hundred and eighty-eight new books have been added during the past year, and we now have approxi- mately twenty-three hundred books available for circula- tion. Several books are being added at intervals during the year so that we may take advantage of the new books being published that meet our needs and also to sustain interest throughout the school year. Our magazine sub- scription has been increased. Much free material has been obtained and added to our vertical file. We are most grateful for gifts' of the National Geo- graphic Magazine which are q. valuable source of in- formation and picture material as well as affording much pleasure through circulation. We appreciate the privilege of being able to borrow books from the South Yarmouth Public Library. Through the generosity of our Represents - 158 tive we. have obtained the Yearbook of Agriculture, Govern- ment Pamphlets, and the Congressional Directory. One of my objectives is to secure a greater number of books yon the early history of Cape -Cod. Classes in Junior Business and Senior Office Practice have had Library instruction relative to their work. Book lists have been made by the librarian to correlate the work of the History Classes. It is planned to give the Seniors some added Library instruction the first of the year. We have a staff of nine assistants who function very efficiently. They enjoy several social functions along with their routine work. During Book Week a. Tea was held in the Library for the Faculty. At the time this report is being written they are looking forward to decorating the Library for Christmas and holding their Christmas Party. . - Books circulated since January 1, 1955, total 5,785, which is 1,432 more than a year ago. Of this total, 3,492 were fiction and 2,293 non-fiction. Magazines loaned, total 113 and pamphlets 28. In closing, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to You, to the School Committee, to Mr. Asa P. Daggett, Principal, and to every member of the faculty for their support and cooperation._ Respectfully submitted, MARGUERITE GARLAND, Librarian COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: .Each year it is a privilege and an opportunity to sub - 159 mit this report of the Commercial Department of Yarmouth High School. For the first time, a half-year course in Business Law has been integrated into the commercial program which is compulsory for commercial seniors and available to other senior students. I very sincerely believe that this particular course is affording valuable training, understanding, and an awareness. It is, indeed, a subject of which all persons should have some knowledge; for as yoiung men and women, adolescents should be keenly aware of "what to do as well as what not to do. The Law course has been enthusiastically received by the students and we were privileged to attend a morning session of the District Court of Barnstable County where especial interest was shown to us by the Special Justice, the Clerk of the Court, and the Sheriff. The members of the Law Class were addressed by a lawyer whose time and interest were greatly appreciated. It is my plan also that a member of the law enforcement body speak before the group. Students have expressed a desire that this particular subject be offered for an entire year which, perhaps, may be possible in the new Regional High School. At present, students enrolled in the Commercial Course receive two years of Typewriting. In the first year they are taught complete mastery of .the keyboard and the vari- ous operational parts of the. machine. They have experience in the typewriting of letters from personal to report -form business letters. Emphasis is placed upon proof-reading from rough drafts as well as their own work. They Learn the technique of tabulation and muck time and effort is expended upon accuracy'and speed through intensified drills and practices. Students enrolled in Personal Typewriting, Avhich is available to Seniors, receive this same training. Second -year Typewriting increases speed with sus- tained accuracy. Their achievements are acknowledged and rewarded by certificates and pins. For the first time, public recognition of these awards was made at Class Day. The :second -year also affords training in the use of the Mimeo - 160 graph and Ditto Liquid Duplicator Machine and the use of the Mimeoscope. Legal work is included also. Their ability and skill in Typewriting is summarized with practical ex- perience in several months of intensified work where most actual office experiences are made available to them. A most interesting field trip was made possible through the courtesy of the Cape & Vineyard Electric Company. Also, for the first time, several Junior students at the end of the second year of Typewriting obtained summer clerical positions at which they were very successful. The opportunity of further permanent employment is available to them after graduation if they desire. Junior Business Training, offered to Sophomores, pre- pares a foundation for specialized studies in business by providing a general background in computational skills and writing skills; it increases the word power with particular reference to business vocabulary. Bookkeeping I covers the simplest records for personal bookkeeping through partnerships and a slight insight into corporation accounting. The textbook is supplemented by practice exercises and practice sets of books which call for the complete bookkeeping cycle. This class also covers the preparation and completion of an actual income tax report. Bookkeeping II is made available to those students who have successfully passed Bookkeeping I with the qualifica- tions and indications of the ability to continue. In this course they receive intensified training in corporation ac- counting. Economic Geography teaches the students to read, in- terpret, and use maps, globes, charts, etc. It is taught to enable them to understand various factors dealing with production, distribution, and consumption . of economic goods and services on local, state, and national levels, and to understand the value of resources and the necessity of conserving them. The textbook is supplemented by the use of illuminated globes, atlas work, projects,' and map work as well as the exercises provided in the workbook. Shorthand I and 1I teach the Gregg Functional Method 161 where they learn all the Brief Forms, abbreviated prefixes and suffixes, and stress is placed on mailable letters even to the sacrifice of speed. , Office Practice includes training and use of the Friden Calculator, Sundstrand Calculator, Victor Adding Machine, Ediphone, semester of Business Filing, and the completion of a clerical business set. Much of the Senior Office Prac- tice work permits no erasures, for business standards are the goal. Last year was the first time that all commercial stu- dents were required to take Refresher Arithmetic which was found to be most necessary. It reviews simple arithme- tic beginning with the reading and writing of numbers, reviews adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplication of numbers as well as fractions, percentage, measurements, and a day spent each week on the solving of simple prob- lems. It has been found that this is a necessary factor, for Senior students have . often forgotten or entirely missed phases of basic arithmetic. The department endeavors to perform a public service to the communities by its mimeographing. Selected, desir- ous students perform many clerical services to the school and to members of the faculty; I appreciate their effort and willingness. It is most gratifying to the school and to myself that employers. contact Yarmouth High School for graduates. The program is specifically arranged to aid those students who cannot further their education and who desire em- ployment. The new Regional High School will offer to com- mercial students an integrated program .of extended sub- jects and facilities for secretarial and clerical training. Perhaps, at this time, an "on-the-job" training and expe- rience may be made available. • I have a deep personal interest in all those students who elect the Commercial Course, and I am aware of my obligation to their parents and friends for their training and knowledge. May I personally thank you, Principal A. P. Daggett, Mrs. Frank Ormon, Commercial teacher, 162 members of the School Committee and faculty and friends for your interest and cooperation. Respectfully submitted, PRISCILLA M-TINKHAM Commercial Teacher BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR'S REPORT . Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon: It is with pleasure that I herewith submit my first an- nual report as Boy's Physical Education. Instructor of the Yarmouth Schools. One only has to compare Physical Fitness Tests of our youth today with those of twenty years ago to realize that more and more emphasis should be placed on the physi- cal development of our present day youth. Modern conveni- ences and luxuries have taken away laborious chores which were once a part of a boy's daily life, and have thus con- tributed to less physical activities and more leisure time. Physical Education and. its outgrowths, with emphasis. on activities with the greatest carry over . value, is very . definitely a vital part of our educational program today. Through physical educational activities (including athletic teams), a boy will learn how to prepare, train and keep his body in the best physical shape. Many of these activities that a boy will be indoctrinated with while in school be those that may be part of his life for many years to come. • It is the object of our Boy's Physical Education Depart- ment to always keep in mind the. particular needs of our youth, and include in our program that which will be most 163 beneficial to them. These activities include calisthenics, in- dividual and team games, self -testing activities and com- petitive, inter -scholastic sports. It is the desire of the Physical Education Instructor to include as many activities during the school year with active participation by as many boys as possible within our means. These activities will include, outside of regular gym classes, Varsity and Junior Varsity football, soccer, Varsity and Junior Varsity basketball, baseball, golf, track, Saturday morning basketball instruction and games for grades six to nine, and activity nights to be held during the week in the gymnasium. I wish at this time to thank you, Sir, the School Com- mittee, Mr. Asa P. -Daggett, the entire faculty, Mrs. Garton and Staff, Mr. Housman, Mr. Garton, the student body and parents, and, last, but not least, the boys of Yarmouth High School for helping to make my year at Yarmouth such a pleasant one. I am deeply grateful for the splendid coopera- tion I have received from all those concerned. Respectfully submitted, MERRILL D. WILSON Physical Education Instructor for Boys GIRL'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION REPORT Mr: Alfred R. Kenyon - Superintendent of- Schools - Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon : - I herewith submit my report as PhYsical Education In- structor for Girls in the Yarmouth Schools. With the aims of Physical Education in mind, the Physical Education Program affords improvement in gen- eral health and posture (calisthenics) ; cultivation of spirit of fairness in play and desire for sports (games) and im- 164 provement iu body, carriage and grace (marching and dancing). Fundamentals in hockey, basketball, softball, volley- ball and badminton are practiced. Intramurals are held at the end of each seasonal sport. Rhythms, Folk Dancing, Ball handling techniques and games formulate the Elementary Program in Physical Edu- cation with a demonstration- in June. The Massachusetts Eye Test was given—failures re- ferred to the School Nurse who does the follow-up work. Respectfully submitted, GERALDINE HILL Girls' Physical Education Instructor ART SUPERVISOR'S YEARLY REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon: The following is my report as Art Supervisor for the Yarmouth Schools: PROGRESS— A complete basic program has been established and printed for all grades in our system. Junior High School and Senior High School pupils, at Yarmouth High, are allowed to choose from a list of selected . mediums to work on. The selected subjects in turn are then written into individual programs for each student, dependent on his own personal art needs. This works out very well except that I don't have enough time at the High. School. Our pupils are doing excellent work but we need more encourage- ment from individual parents, more constructive criticism than negative if I'm to do the job properly. 165 We have approximately one hundred volunteers in the High School Art Classes. The spirit of the classes is more alive now; production is fresh and sincere. Prospects are bright as evidenced by our Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Grade Class Christmas windows which are solely the students work and excellent. On Tuesdays, classes are open after school until the last student decides to leave. All the schools have produced murals of a large scale, this experience should not hang fire after the elementary level. Many pieces of art work were exhibited this year; a number of students won awards in all the schools. Hundreds of pictures were exhibited in the local gallery of the Cape Cod Art Association's Annual Children's Show. Over four hundred posters have already been produced for the American Humane Society to be submitted in February of 1956. OBJECTIVES: Objectives have been stated before; they are the same and will be continued with vigor. Thank you for the help that you have given me by allowing me supplies that make an interesting and varied program. I wish to express my gratitude to the Principals and Teachers who have aided in making this year an enjoyable one. Respectfully submitted, ALFRED E. BLANCHARD Art Supervisor 166 REPORT OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SUPERVISOR Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear . Sir: Many of the Elementary School Children, as in other years, are very much interested in learning to play a musical instrument. A large number of students are receiving in- struction and will be ready within a short time to become members of the band. The Junior Band has played at several school functions. The High School Band has made continued progress throughout the year. A new bass clarinet was purchased and added to the band instruments owned by. the school. I wish to express my sincere thanks to you Mr. Ken- yon, to all the Principals, and to all others in the faculty who have assisted and cooperated with the Music Depart- ment. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD G. LAPORTE, JR. Supervisor of Instrumental Music REPORT OF VOCAL MUSIC SUPERVISOR Mr. Allred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: School music aims, as applied to Yarmouth, are: 1. A love of music on the part of the child through singing. 2. Intellectual development through the techniques. 167 L ■ 1' The three accomplishments toward which we are striv- ing at present are: 1. Voice culture,. or tone quality. 2. Interpretation. 3. Music reading. In the four months -of -being vocal supervisor, we have worked mainly on voice culture and music reading, touch- ing on interpretation in songs taught by rote, such as holi- day songs. Voice culture is taught by imitation and sug- gestion. Posture, breathing, resonance, and enunciation are suggested in using songs or short vocal exercises, al- ready known. Music reading, a reasoning process, presents the principles of time and tune. The essentials which enter into music reading are: 1. Ability to find do 2. Knowledge of rhythms (time) 3. Chromatics At the Elementary School, the first and second grades are doing splendid work with the rhythm band. This not only helps with the rhythm work, but it is also the first step in instrumental music—for they are playing different instruments at the same time. About 75% of the third grade are having weekly class _lessons on the flutophone, which helps the parents see if the child is musically in- clined, and ready for the instrumental program of the upper grades. In this class, is also taught the letter names of the scale, which we do not use in the vocal program of the regular classroom. The teachers have weekly outlines to go by, in which .1 have tried to put in all the different essentials. The first and second grades have mostly rote songs, with the atten- tion on the subject matter. There . may be a repeated rhythm they can tap out, or play with the rhythm band, or there may be a part of the song that can help the mono- tones. I have taken advantage of the Victor Record Li- brary, using the rhythm records for Imitative and Free - play, and also for the rhythm band. The listening records are helpful in imagining, or for dramatizing. In all the 168 • grades, we have made use of the tape recorder, in taping programs for special days, which have been transcribed. - over. the loud speaker for the rest of the school. The third, fourth and fifth grade outline goes along.with• their text- book, except for songs I have added for special holiday use. We have used the cafeteria for work with the sixth grade, using the group as a whole for a chorus, or sections for special work. For example, I took one group, and we worked on a music play about Stephen Foster, in correla- tion. with their literature work. Wherever this is possible, in any grade, I like to correlate other subject matter areas with their music. In the Junior High, I am trying to combine those stu- dents interested in singing from both grades into a chorus. We are now working on a cantata, "Sir Nutcracker," based on the music and story from Tschaikowski's "Nutcracker • Suite." This combines music appreciation with active par- ticipation. There have been far more interested. in Glee Club than can be handled practically in the time and space we have. Therefore, I have had to limit the number to those who are interested and able to come to the extra rehearsals that are needed to make this activity worthwhile. We .have had one assembly, and sung during the intermissions at the senior play. All of the teachers have been most cooperative in assist- ing me to further the vocal program outlined for the year, and I sincerely appreciate. this cooperation. Respectfully submitted, EUNICE M. SHERMAN Vocal Music Supervisor SEWING DEPARTMENT. Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon: I am pleased to submit the following report of the Sew - 169 - ing Department for the year 1955. There is much enthusiasm in the sewing classes this year, with groups consisting of ninth through twelfth grade. pupils. These students are working on a variety of articles and are looking forward to making the coming Spring Fashion Show the success that this year's was. An innovation this year is the Home Management course offered to the Senior High School pupils. Emphasis has been placed on developing within the students a greater appreciation of their present homes from the family living, economic, aesthetic, and practical points of view. Consideration is also being given in helping the students set up goals for their own homes which they will eventually establish. The sewing room has a new bulletin board, newly paint- ed blackboard, and a wall of much needed storage com- partments for which we are very appreciative. The girls are at the present time, in the process of making lined draperies for the purpose of adding charm and color to their sewing room. Many of these girls are looking. forward to a new Home Economics Department with completion of the Re- gional High School. It is my sincere hope that these girls will have an op- portunity to participate in a well-rounded Home Economics program; getting from it a wealth of information and ex- perience to better enable themselves to meet their future responsibilities. Respectfully submitted, (MRS.) MARJORIE A. BABBITT Sewing Department 170 YARMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Grade 7 8 9 10 • 11' 12 Grade 9 10 11 12 North Side 9 13 19 22 9 6 South Side. 21 34 51 42 23 • 31' West Side 46 33 27 33 19 15 Total 76 80 97 97• 51 52 Totals 78 202 173 453 HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS Yarmouth Dennis Brewster Barnstable 72_ .. 33 20 63 27 34 21 . 2 1 39 20 Total 332 THE CENSUS ENUMERATOR'S REPORT October 1, 1955 Number of Minors in the Town, October 1, 1955 BOYS GIRLS TOTAL, Distribution of above minors: In Public School Not enrolled in any school 171 Ages 5-7 Ages 7-16 85 302 84 - ` ' 279 169 581 125 581 44 169 581 MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER. 1, 1955 Boys: Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total Girls: Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. 10 11 12 P.G. Total Total of all 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Totals 10 31 2 43 11 25 3 4 43 13 35 8 3 59 925 5 1 40 3 32 2 1 38 5 27 9 1 42 428 5 1 1 39 8 22 6 36 12 27 15 2 56 1 828 11 1 49 8 18 6 32 10 42 40 47 40 45 34 46 41 42 52 35.22 2 2 500 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 42 16 38 5 2 8 29 1 11.28 5 1 5 19 1 833 2 2 10 20 3 11 27 2 1 • 1642 7 1 1 923 6 2 22 1 6 23 18 19 Totals 53 61 38 45 25 45 33 41 66 39 25 4 33 10 5946 45 36 32 45 33 49 53 33 35 25 5 506 2010186 92 76 77.79 79 90 95 85 70 47 7 2 1006 COSTS OF SCHOOLS The amount expended for the support of schools in 1955 was: $235,400.65 Dennis High School Tuition $24,484.04 Brewster High School Tuition 2,579.08 Massachusetts School Fund, Part I 37,446.20 Reimbursement on Transportation 16,374.52 $80,883.84 '80,883.84 $154,516.81 172 1955 SUMMARY SHEET 1955 APPROPRIATION GENERAL EXPENSES School Committee—Other Superintendent of Schools and Enforcement of Law: Salaries Other Expenses EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION Supervisors—Salaries Principals—Salaries High Elementary Teachers—Salaries High Elementary Textbooks High Elementary Supplies High Elementary EXPENSES OF OPERATING Janitors—Salaries High Elementary Fuel High Elementary Miscellaneous High Elementary MAINTENANCE High Elementary LIBRARIES High 173 $235,432.00 $ 139.4 5,753.92. 1,143.69 7,025.09 5,351.91 4,769.10 70,358.63 58,312.54 2,956.98 2,010.28 8,964.69 3,143.03 SCHOOL PLANTS 5,389.72 5,215.61 5,205.17 2,017.62 6,350.95 3,079.77 6,760.42 1,846.67 . 999.84 Elementary HEALTH High - Elementary TRANSPORTATION High Elementary TUITION—Special Class OUTLAY—New Equipment INSURANCE Return of Petty Cash Account OPEN BALANCE 37.74 1,132.68 1,936.80 10,809.88 10,994.62 128.80 1,208.88 • 2,356.28 $235,400.65 $ ' 31.35 25.00 $ 56.35 YARMOUTH FINANCIAL STATEMENT December 31, 1955 ITEMS GENERAL CONTROL Salaries Other Expenses INSTRUCTION Salaries Textbooks Supplies OPERATION Janitors' Salaries Fuel Miscellaneous MAINTENANCE Repairs and Replacements OUTLAY New Equipment AUXILIARY AGENCIES Libraries - Spent in 1955 Needed for 1956 174 $ 5,753.92 1,283.03 145,817.27 4,967.26 12,107.72 10,605.33 7,222.79 9,430.72 8,607.09 1,208.88 1,037.58 $ 6,495.00 800.00 153,931.00 5,500.00 8,000.00 11,550.00 8,200.00 7,500.00 10,000.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 Health Transportation . - Insurance - Tuition -Special Class . 3,069.48 21,804.50 2,356.28 - 128.80 3,200.00 22.701.63, 3,500.00 • TOTALS _ • $235,400.65 $243.877.63 • SPECIAL SCHOOL ARTICLES 1'1IYSICAL EDUCATION APPROPRIATION $ 4,800.00 ATHLETIC FIELD AND SCHOOL .GROUNDS 4,000.00 VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS AND EYE GLASSES 250.00 FOR NEEDY SCHOOL CHILDREN ADULT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL 1,000.00 CAFETERIA APPROPRIATION • 7,000.00 TUITION AND TRANSPORTATION OF PHY- SICALLY HANDICAPPED AND MENTALLY RETARDED SCIHOOL CHILDREN AS DE- 800.00 FINED 1N CHAPTER 772, Act of 1955 GENERATORS (Emergency) 10,000.00 175 LIST OF TEACHERS Name Iligh School: Asa P. Daggett SCHOOL YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER, 1955 Where Educated Appointed Bowdnin College and University of Maine Mrs. Marion Baker New 'York University Stanley M. Daggett University of Massachusetts Miss Marie T. 1)'Arche Regis College — Our Lady of Mercy College Philip T. Egan, Jr. Iloly Cross College — Boston University Mrs. Marjorie B. 13abbitt Framingham State Teachers' College Mrs. Marguerite P. Garland Worcester Normal School William 1I. Ilaigh Colgate Posse School of Physical Training • Richard C. Roche Boston University 1 -, Merrill D. Wilson University of Maine Thomas N. Embler University of Massachusetts.— Bridgewater State .. 1955 Clifford 0. Lindahl University of New llampshire — Trinity Miss Ann K. McKeon Hyannis State Teachers' College Gilbert Muir Colby College .... Boston University Colby College Boston University Mount Holyoke College Emmanuel Wentworth Institute Boston University Mrs. Geraldine L. Hill 1953 1951 1952 1954 1952 1955 1950 1952 1945 1955 :1955 Mrs. Marguerite N. Ormon Miss Lucille R. Small Miss Priscilla Tinkham Miss Jeannette S. Tripp Miss Kathleen L. Joyce Edward M. Webster Elementary School: Robert A. Bragg Miss Dorothea M. Abbott', 1942 1949 1953 1955 1948 1942 1955 1930 1950. New Britain Teachers' College 1950 • Name Where Educated Appointed • Mrs. Esther M. Adams North Adams Teachers' College 1950 Miss Margaret J. Christie Emmanuel College 1954 Mrs. F. Arnold Clanny Bridgewater State Teachers' College 1954 Mrs. Elinor A. Dee ferry Normal School 1949 . Mrs. Esther M. Rupee Boston University • 1953 Mrs. Alice M. Durant Boston Teachers' College 1949 Miss Breda B. Fitzgibbon St. Loris Institute 1954 Mrs. Urania K. Fournaris Hyannis State Teachers' College 1953 Mrs. Jeannette E. Godfrey ' Bridgewater State Teachers' College 1954 Mrs. Ellen F. Gott Ilyannis State Teachers' College ' 1953 Mrs. Elizabeth S. Spencer ' Ohio State University 1955 Mrs. Virginia W. Pierce Wellesley 1955 Mrs. Mary L. Joyce Staley College 1952 -a Miss Margaret P. Kelleher St. John College 1954 Mrs. Irene H. Paulson Framingham Normal School ' ' 1950 Miss Marguerite E. Small Bridgewater State Teachers' College 1935 Supervisors: Alfred E. Blanchard • Yale 1952 Richard G. LaPorte, Jr. New England Conservatory of Music 1951 .Mrs. Eunice M. Sherman Boston University College of Music 1955 • REVISED VOTING LIST Dwight, Joseph Edgett, Barbara F. Edgett, Bessie A. Eldridge,- Ethel N. Eldridge, Stanley H. Ellis, Harold M. Ellis, Jeanette. L. Ellis, Mary A. Ellis, Willard W. Emrich, Lucy N. Everett, Mary K. Ewing, Marguerite K. Ewing, William R. Fiorenza, Castenzio Fiorenza, Dorothea Ford, Sadie W. Gaston, Edith. C. Gaston, John S. Geniewicz, Stanley J. George, Eric H. George, Marcella P. Goodell, Francis Grant, Chester Noble Grant, Grace Gredler, Hazel Rogers Griswold, Osmer Lynn Hallet, Edward P. Hallet, Mary M. Hallet, Matthews C. Hallett, Herton R. Hallowell, Albert H. Hamilton, G. Ruth Harper, Gorham B. Harper, Mabel B. Harper, Raymah D. Harper, Richard- M. H Harwood,- Florence A. Harwood, Priscilla Ann Harwood, Ralph W. Heffernan, John P. Hill, Priscilla E. Hickey, Esther M. Hickey, Robert E. Holdsworth, Harold R. Holdsworth, Muriel Holmberg, Priscilla P. Howe, Phyllis E. Howes, Mabel Howland, Alfred Howland, Frances M. Howland, Jennie F. Howland, Warren E. Howland, Warren E. 3rd Hunt, Sheldon L. Precinct I— Yarmouth Port Amnotte, Cecile S. Amnotte, Wilfred L. Anderson, Dorothy Howes Angus, Mabel E. Angus, Wendell R. Arey,' Mary Rita Baird, Helen L. Baird, Mary D. Barrington, Nellie A. Beazley, Gladys Smith Bennett, Barbara A. Bennett, Leo Blomberg, Gwendolyn M. Blomberg, Lennert S. Bradley, Charlotte Hill Bray, Ella W. Broughton, John C. Burgess, Oscar R. Blackmore, Charles T. Blackmore, Lois W. Cafarella, Thomas Carlson, Gustaf E. Carlson, Mary E. Carlson, Thyra E. Cash, Bessie M. Cash, Gerald O. Cash, Hilda M. Cash, Madeline M. Cash, Morton V. Cash, Olga M. Cash, Wilbur Catto, Alexander Catto, Ruth T. Chase, Florence T. Chase, Lillian M. Chase, Warren H. Chipman, Nettie H. Conway, Mary Lou Cook, Mildred L. Cook. Walter P., Jr. Copeland, Bess M. Crowell, Edward B. Crowell, Phyllis J. Daly, Kenneth T. Daly, Marjorie N. Darling, Annie W. Darling, Henry R. Dinsmore, Althea C. Dinsmore, Norman B. Dumas, Eva M. Dumas, Joanne A. Dumas, Ovide A. 178 Hunt, Vena E. Hunter, Irving L. Hunter, Kathryn M. Jalicki, Janice L. Jalicki, Walter I. Janowsky, Emma A. Jennings, Dora M. Jennings, William H. Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Ivar Joly, Julia W. Jones, Dorothy Eddy Jones, Marie C. Jostedt, Mary Usher Kelley, Annette L. Kelley, H. Paul Kelley, Henry A. Kelley, Raymond L. Kelley, Ruth I. Kelley, Suzanne Kelly, Donald S. Kelly, Marion F. Kelly, William D. Keveney, Elizabeth M. Keveney, John B. Keveney, Lawrence M. Keveney, Sara L. Keveney, William J. Knowles, Mary A. Knowles, Mattie C. Kuehdorf, Selma M. Lawrence, George M. Lewis, Stephen Henry Lockwood, Eunice Z. Lockwood, Philip MacDonald, Charles F. MacDonald, Helen M. MacLean,- Elizabeth C. MacLean, John A. MacLean, Lillian R. Mahon, Annie P. Mahon, William J. Marchant, Walter L., Jr. Matthews, Alyce H. Matthews, Charles B. Matthews, Thomas F. McIntosh, William T. Milliken, Agnes E. Milliken, Charles W. Newcomb,- Doris H. Newell, Annetta W. Nickerson, Ellen . M. Nickerson, Ethel D. Nickerson, Lila N. Nickerson, Norton A. Nixon, Dorothy G. Otis, Dorothy M. 179 Pailler, Eugene. C. Pailler, Grace C. Paino, Angela Paino, Alberto Pazakis, Mary A. Pazakis, Michael R. Pease, Roland F. Pease, Wilhelmina D. Perera, Faith P. Perera, Gino L. Perera, Guido R. Perera, Guido R. Jr. Peterkin, Eleanor F. Peterkin, Albert G. Peterson, Gustave W. Peterson, Marion L. Pfeiffer, Leslie H. Pfeiffer, Ruth A. Philbrook, Patricia K. Philbrook, W. Richard Phillipps, Benjamin F. Phinney, Arthur 0. Phinney, Lucille F. Pierce, George W. Preble, Elsie M. Priestnal, James Provencher, Arthur W. Provencher, Lorraine M. Randall, Dorothy A. Randall, Raymond F. Riley, Barbara L. Riley, Charles S. Rock, Florence M. Roderick, Alfred Rogers, Lizzie T. Rudelt, Harry W. Rudelt, Kathryn Ryder, Genevieve Ryder, Harry S. Salminen, Rita H. Salminen, Wayne V. Sanderson, Charles D. Santospirito, Anthony Santospirito, Caterina_ Scharffe, Martha M. Scharffe, Walter W. Silver, John Simmons, Karin C. Simmons, Lloyd L. • Smith, Albert Smith, Annette B. Smith, Arthur Stevens, Henry H. Stever, Harry C.- ' Swift, Anna M. Swift, Charles F. Swift, Marjorie W. Tabor, Betsey W. Taylor, Carrie H. Taylor, Helen C. Taylor, Leonore F. Taylor, Irving P. Taylor, Lucy H. Taylor, Richard B. Thacher, Grace Hall Thacher, Mary Thompson, Helen Kidd Thorp, Irvine Thorp, Myrtie G. Tufts, Faith S. Tufts, Maximilian A. Tufts; Peter Tufts, Sally S. Urquhart, John W. Urquhart, Marion E. Usher, Catherine S. Usher, Henry R., Jr. Usher, Sylvia M. VanRiper, Eleanor W. VanRiper, Peter VanRiper, Stanley V. Whelden, Annie M. Whelden, Danforth C. Whelden. Ross G. Whitcomb, Charles F. Whitcomb, Ruth T. White, Martha E. White, Sally C. White, William N. Wilde, Bertha H. Young, George E. Precinct 2— Yarmouth Anthony, Abram R. Anthony, Ida D. Anthony, Russell T. Backstrom, Harry Backstrom, Inez M. Babbitt, Samuel B. Jr. Babbitt, Shirley A. Baker, Alfred Collins Baker, Florence M. Baker, Myrtle E. Baker, Thomas L. Bencks, Freda M. Bencks, Herman C. Bishop, Minnie Booth, Arnold T. . Bowden, Lillian C. Bray, Carrie D. Bray, Ernest H. Burns, Hazel K. Burns, Milton R. 180 Campbell, Vernon A. Jr. Canty, Mary L. Canty, Stephen A. Cash, Agnes H. Cash, Arthur Cash, Allen Ray Cash, Donald M. Cash, Elizabeth M. Cash, Helvi L. Cash, Lillian M. Cash, Raymond Cash, Rosaleah Cash, Steven Allen Cash, Theodore L. Chalke, Effin G. G., Jr. Chalke, Helen C. Champlin, . Alice H. Champney, Elizabeth Champney, Hervey G. Champney, Marie G. Champney, Richard W. Chapin, Margaret L. Chapman, Florence S. Chapman, Gilman D. Chessman, Harry B. Chick, Selena J. Clark, Amy B. Clark, Gordon Clark, Gordon, Jr. Clark, Mary G. Clements, Florence P. Clements, George F. Jr. Clements, George F. Clements, John A. Clift, Ruth G. Coggeshall, Ann S. Coggeshall, Cook G. Cornell, Edna G. Couto, Myron C. Cox, Mary E. Cox, William E. Craig, Phyllis L. Cressy, Gertrude A. Cressy, Nelson F. Cusick, John Jay Jr., Davignon; Edgar J. Davignon, Theresa - Demacedo, Antonio Demacedo, Catherine J. DeWitt, Sarah E. Doane, Alice L. Doane, Russell M. Donley, Gerald D. Donley, Mildred L. Eaton, Richard C. Edwards, Isabel M. Ellis, Charlotte L. Ellis, Clifton W. Ellis, Emily Ellis, Irving C. Ellis, John B. Ellis, John L. Ellis, Lilla F. Ellis, Lydia H. Ellis, Richard G. Ellsworth, _ Elmer E. Ellsworth, Helen Nash Embler, Betsey S. Emerson, Thomas N. Emerson, Alice H. Emerson, Leon. W. Evans, Mattie M. Ferguson, Howard F. FitzGibbon, Breda B. Fleck, •Nellie C. Francis, Joseph L. Francis, Mary N. Gardner, Martha E. Gero, Sue Gibbs, Edwin Gibbs, Grace H. Goodes, Anne G. Goodes, Edward G. C., Jr. Gorham, Oliver D. Gray, Oscar Grindle, Blanche G. Hague, Katherine Hague, Thomas Hallett, Gertrude E. Hallett, Marjorie C. Handy, Joseph L. Harris, Amy Clark Harris, John E. Hayes, Anna Marie Hayes, Harold L. Jr. - Heideman, Gysberthus Heideman, Margaret C. Holbrook, Beryl G. Holbrook, Charles A., Jr. Jacobs, Robert H. Jacobs, Velma N. Jarvis, Emma Jarvis, Ernest R. Johnson, Arthur M. Johnson, Stella A. Kaiser, Herbert J. Kauler, John E. Kauler, Rosalind M. Keane, Joseph J. Keane, Mary B. Keith, Lillian A. Keith, Starr Kelleher, Margaret P. Kelley, Albert H. Jr. Kelley, Arthur T. Kelley, Emilienne Kelley, H. Bertram Kelley, Philomena Kelley, Mildred E. Kelley, Ralph L. Kelley, Syme Kemp, Edna M. Lyon, Frank C. Lyon, Mabel P. MacDonald, Catherine E. MacDonald, Eileen T. MacDonald, Neil F. Madison, Katherine P. Madison, Richard L. McKenney, Dorothy G. McKenney, John B. McGrath, Marguerite J. Mertens, Elsie A. Michaelis, Catherine P. Miller, Florence E. Miller, Jeanette V. Miller, William B. Morrisy, Chester R. Morrisy, Esther A. Muller, Virginia M. Muller, William D. Jr. Naugler, Arol B. Nickerson, Bertha M. Nickerson, James L. Nickerson, Lavaughny G. Norback, Mabel S. O'Malley, Grace M. O'Malley, John F. Parker, Maude D. Payne, Anne C. Payne, Charles E. Payne, George H. Phillips, Eva P. A. • Porter, Charles R. Porter, Evelyn L. Prince, Dorothy M. Prince, Lawrence Pulsifer, Elsie H. Pulsifer, Gorham Pulsifer, Ruth T. Pulsifer, Thomas B. Quirk, James H. Quirk, Joanne E. Robbins, Frank Robbins, Sarah Evelyn Rogers, Edith M. Rogers, Frances R. Rogers, Harold H. ' • Rogers, John H. Ross, Gladys Ross, Herman A. 181 Russell, Bertram E., Jr. Russell, Gladys L. Ryder, Harriet W. Sampson, Olive L. Sampson, Orie D. W. Schauwecker, Dorcas J. Schauwecker, Florence T. Schauwecker, Fred C. Schauwecker, Frederick C., Jr. Schofield, Elizabeth R. Shepherd, Darrell R. Shepherd, Sara W. Sheppard, Carl R. Sheppard, Gertrude Joan Sjoden, Sylvia Small, Marguerite E. Snowden, Harold J. Snowden, Eleanor H. Stevens, Beulah B. Stevens, John A. Stevens, Russell E. Stobbart, Olive G. Stobbart, U. Frederick Syrjala, Vaina Tallman, Bradford L. Tallman, Elva M. Taylor, Mary J. Taylor, Phebe T. Thacher, Beatrice T. Thacher, Dorothy H. Thacher, Frederick Thacher, Frederick J. Thacher, Ira R. Thacher, Isaac H. Thacher, Lester G. Thacher, Lucy G. Thacher, Nellie J. Thacher, Ruth M. Thacher, Samuel R. Thatcher, May R. Tolley, Charles N. Tolley, Dora J. Tolley, Frederick W. Tolley, Walter Tolley, Walter Jr. Tripp, Flora E. Tripp, Herbert C. Trott, Grace C. Trott, Wesley H. Jr. Turner, Hazel F. Turner, William Van Dusen, Charles A. Van Dusen, Evelyn A. Walker, Grace E. Walker, Russell R. Wallace, Ruth Wood 182 Wallace, William Wheaton, Helen M. Whelden, Barbra E. Whelden, Frank E. Whelden, Frank E., Jr. Whelden, Millie M. Whitney, Charles F. Whittemore, Dana H. Whittemore, Janette S. Williams, Haskell Williams, Katherine Williams, Marguerita W. Williams, Robert J. Wilson, Harry Wilson, Virginia M. Worthington, Mary J. Young, Harold F. Young, Idella J. Precinct 3— South Yarmouth Abom, Ella L. Abom, William H. Aldrich, Ella M. Aldrich, Isabel F. Aldrich, Leon H. Aldrich, Thomas R. Allen, Burton E. Allen, Caroline C. Allen, Jane B. Allen, Jennie E. Allen, Mae E. Allen, Ora I. Ambrose, Edward W. Ambrose, Gale E. Amenta, H. Ruth Amenta, Joseph P. Anderson, Ernest R. Anderson, Harry W. Anderson, Helen M. Anderson, Marilyn J. Anderson, Violet B. Angell, Josephine B. Angell, William Curtis Angus, Fred M. Angus, John Angus, Rena L. Angus, Willie Jane Appleton, Arthur H. Appleton, Frank H. Appleton, Rachel E. Appleton, Richard F. Arey, Earl Arseneaux, Henry J., Jr. Arseneaux, William J. Bailey, Ethel G. Bailey, John M. Baker, Alfred A. Baker, Anna G. Baker, Anna M. Baker, Annie E:.. Baker, Annie Laura Baker, Arthur Baker, Arthur L. Baker, Betty A. Baker, Caroline S. Baker, Clarence A. Baker, Earle F. Baker, Eleanor Baker, Ellen B. Baker, Gerald Ii.. Baker, Hazel N. Baker, Helen M. Baker, Ida B. Baker, Marjorie E. Baker, Marjorie S. Baker, Mildred E. Baker, Mildred F. Baker, Richard C. Baker, Susie E. Baker, Thaddeus Baker, Warren C. Baker, William H. Baker, William J. Banks, Frank E. Banks, Grace M. Barker, Helen M. Barney, Benjamin F. Bamicoat, Ellen E. Bamicoat, Frederick M. Bassett, Bertha C. Bassett, Gladys J. Bassett, J. Albert Bassett, Reuben Stanford Bates, Margery M. Bates, Robert Bear, Derge D. Bear, Verna M. Beattie, Marion E. Benner, Gertrude M. Benner, Hildreth Benoit, E. Doris Benoit, Leroy J. Bennett, William J. Bennett, Mary Patricia Bent, Arthur S. Bent, Ruth A. Best, Edith J. Best, Roy F. Bishop, Madeline Bishop, Lester R. Blackwell, Bertha E. Blackwell, Charles O. Blackwell, Edith M. Blackwell, Elsie .F... Boardman, Ruth Boesse, Maude W. Bogar, Frederic. P. Bogar, Theresa . Booth Clarence Boothby, Edith F. Boothby, Warren C. Boston, Cecilia G. Bottomley, Eva Bottomley, John M. Bottomley, John, Jr. Bowen, Patricia M. Bowen, Ralph F. Boylen, Andrew J. Boylen, Mildred E. Bragg, Robert A. Bragg, Rosamond W. Brazis, Marilyn Breed, Francis W. Breed, Myrtle B. Britton, Dorothy Britton, Lee Brown, Alfred C. Brown, Edith E. Brown, Ethel H. Brown, William V. Bryar, Everett L. Bryar, Mary F. Bryar, Mary L. Bullock, Barbara H. Bullock, Elwood P. Bullock, Harriett E. Bulman, Helen J. Bulman, Joseph C. Burgess, Ava L. Burgess, Clarence M. Burgess, Clarence M. Jr. Burgess, Dorothy I. Burgess, Edna M. Burgess, Harry V. Burke, John J. Burlingame, Isabelle M. Butler, James A. Butler, Mary O. Butler, Sara M. Butler, Walter H. Campbell, Donald L. Campbell, Chester C. Campbell, Florence A. Campbell, Lillian A. Campbell, VirgilW. Campbell, William B. Canning, Alice G. Canning, Olive - Canning, Robert W. Canzano, Catherine 183 Canzano, Edward "Carey, Joseph. 'J. Carpenter, A. Howard Carpenter, Susie E. Carson, John E. Carson, Marion S. Carson, Nancy Cartwright, Madeline L. Cash, Ruth M. Catten, David W. Catten, Martha B. Chamberlain, Arnold M. Chamberlain, Madelyn T. Chapman, Ann S. Chapman, Elizabeth L. Chapman, Gladys W. Chapman, Kenneth C. Chapman, Luther R. Chapman, Marion E. Chapman, Norman S. Chapman, Norman S., Jr. Chapman, William Chase, Carlton E. Chase, Clara P. Chase, Ebenezer B. Chase, Ellen M. Chase, Francis L. Chase, Julia Chase, Kenneth E. Chase, Lysander A. Chase, Magdalene L. Chase, Margaret Chase, Mary A. Chase, Shirley B. Chase, Virginia C. Chesley, Mary G. Churchill, Lucretia M. Cifelli, George S. Cifelli, Lucille L. Clark, Dorothy I. Clark, David F. S. Clark, Halsey R. Clift, John Gorham Clift, Melva B. Cloran, Francis B. Cloran, Kathryn P. Coffin, Sarah R. Cole, John D. Cole, Ruth A. Coleman, Thelma A. Coleman, Vernon E. Collins, Thomas E. Comstedt, Isabel L. Cotell, Adele C. Cotell, Carlton H. Cotell, Joseph S. Cotell, Mary Rose 184 Cotell, Prescott F. Cotell, Rosanna C. Cotelle, Ethel M. Cotton, Arthur C. Cotton, Ethel W. Coulter, Barbara M. Coulter, Gerald F. Cox, Harriett P. Crocker, Evelyn M. Crocker, Willis G., Jr. Crosby, Gertrude M. Crosby, John F. Crowell, Anna B. Crowell, Francis M. Crowell, Hattie M. Crowell, Mildred L. Crowell, Ralph Crowell, Robert F. Crowell, Rodney S. Crowell, Ruby M. Crowell, Uriah B. F. Crowley, Alice S. Crowley, John H. III Culley, Dorothy M. Culley, Jack Curtis, Helen H. Curtis, Herman G. Curtis, Joseph G. Curtis, Marion H. Curtis, Philip G. Curtis, Philip G., Jr. Cusick, Marion G. Dahlen, Dorothy F. Dahlen, Earle F. Dale, Bernadine M. Dale, Robert J. Daggett, Asa P. Daggett, LaVerne I. Daggett, Joseph B. Daggett, Mildred E. Dauphinais, Ann H. Dauphinais, Lloyd H. Dauphinais, Marion H. Davenport, Edward A., 2nd Davenport, Elizabeth V. U. Davenport, Helen M. Davenport, Robert G. Davis, Alice B. Davison, Grace Davison, Wilford A. Dayton, Arline B. Dayton, Cornelia E. Dayton, David R. Dayton, Doris R. Dayton, Edwin R. Dayton, Richard L. Dee, Elinor Allen DeFelice, Frank P. Dempsey, Mabelle A. Dempsey, Mary E. Dempsey, Philip E. Derick, Elaine F. Derick, James E. DeSilver, Bruce M. DeSilver, Revena E. DeSilver, Sadie N. Dilworth, Clarence R. Dilworth, Maude Mary Dimock, John G. Dimock, Mary E. Dimock, Mildred A. Dimock, Robie W. DiTiberio, Emmanuel Doherty, Andrew J. Doherty, John G. Doherty, Katherine A. Donnelly, Cecil G. Donnelly, Frances K. Donovan, James T. Donovan, Lena J. Domin, Dorothea E. Drechsler, Dorothy S. Driscoll, Christina L. Duff, Jeanette T. Duff, Preston Duffy, Flora E. Duffy, James N. Dumican, Frederick A. Dumican, Irene T. Dunbar, Dorothy M. Dunbar, Eugene W. Dunham, Elise L. Durant, Clarence N. Durant, John J. Durant, Katherine S. Durmer, Alice J. Durmer, Arnold S. Dustin, Albert R. Dwyer, Elizabeth Dyer, Dorothy C. Dyer, Harold E. Eager, Charles W. Eager, Elizabeth A. Eaton, Albert L. Eaton, Phyllis C. Eckley, Alice K. Eckley, Paul R. Edwards, Elaine S. Edwards, Lillian C. Edwards, Robert K. Edwards, Roger G. Edwards, Roger G., Jr. Egan, Alice K. Egan, Philip T. Jr. 185 Ekman, Arne M. Ekman, Gladys M. Eldredge, Ethel B. Eldridge, Dorothy M. Eldridge, Elijah H. Eldridge, Henry W. Eldridge, Mary L. • Elmore, Samuel D. Emerson, Clifton E. Emerson, Ruth Emond, Henry J. English, Louise Id. Erwin, Harold A - Erwin, Phyllis H. Everit, Dorothy Gifford Everit, Hattie S. -- Fairweather, James C. Farris, Irma L. Farris, Russell Davis Fernald, Lorain S. Fellows, Mary T. Fellows, Richard F. Field, Anna Johnson Field, John B. Flint, Arthur W. Flint, Ruth M. - Flint, Dorothy W. C. Flint, Willard Fontneau, Carol E. Fontneau, Earle N. Fontneau, Earle Dean Fontneau, Fleda G. Forsythe, John R. Forsythe, Marion C. Foster, Herbert H. - Foster, Marguerite L. Foster, Warren C. Fox, Beatrice M. Fox, Earle Francis, Amy Chase Frost, William P. • Frost, Winifred J. Frothingham, Irene P. Frothingham, Theodore Fruean, Edmund III _ Fruean, Edmund, Jr. Fruean, John R. Fruean, Laura J. Fruean, Marguerite R. Fuller, Emma M. Fuller, Malcolm S. Fuller, Wilfred J. Gagne, Cyril P. . Gardiner, Gordon Is. Gardiner, Elizabeth V. Garland, Marguerite P. Gardner, Richard L. Gerald, Nina P. Gervais, Grace V. Gervais, Treffle P. Gifford, Hazel W. Gherlon, Nelda Gilbert; Marion L. Gilkey, Charles W. Gilkey, Mary Jane Godfrey, Laura R. Godfrey, Norman E. Godfrey, Richard T. Gill, Gertrude A. Glazier, Bessie U. Glazier, Philip N. Goodwin, Bessie M. Gosselin, Edward J. Gosselin, Pauline B. Gott, Jean M. Gott, Roger T. Jr. Gould, Warren B. Gould, Jessica L. Goutos, Jerome G. Goutos, Toula J. Graham, Blanche Graham, Eliza D. Graham, Fred H. Gray, Allein P. Gray, Richard H. Grayson, Donald D. Grayson, Hermine A. Grayson, Louise H. Grayson, Richard D. Greelish, Anne V. Greelish, Joseph P. Greene, Franklin Taft Greene, Marjorie J. Greer, Arthur W. Jr. Greer, Harriet C. Grew, Ernest W. Grew, Eva L. Grew, Thomas Alvin Grew, Virginia C. Griggs, Arthur W. Griggs, Nellie M. Gritman, Dorothy S. Gritman, William Groom, Patrick H. Guertin, Elizabeth L. Guertin, Romeo Z. Guild, George F. Guild, Vernon C. Hagerty, Gertrude E. Hallet, Fannie E. Hallett, Donald C. Hallett, Elizabeth A. Hallett, Flora I. Hallett, Florence V. 186 Hallett, Harold E. Hallowell, Richard P., 2nd Halunen, Edith B. Halunen, John Emil Jr. Hamblin, Gordon C. Hamblin, Sadie L. Hamblin, William F. Hamblin, William N. Hamilton, Marjorie A. Hammond, Alice M. Handy, Aubrey S. Handy, LeRoy Handy, Bernice E. Hannan, Anna E. Hannan, James A. Haraden, John W. Haraden, Sarah H. Harlem, Lewis W. Harlem, Stacea H. Harrison, Edwin R. Harrison, Mary A. Harrold, Gertrude V. Harrold, Ira 0. Hart, Frank M. Hassett, Richard H. Hastings, Arthur C.. Jr. Hastings, John A. Hastings, Nancy Hastings, Orlando B. Haswell, Alice W. Haswell, Amos K. Haswell, Gertrude Hathaway, Dorothy M. Hathaway, Lillian B. Hathaway, Louis S. Hathaway, Raymond W. Hawes, Warren R. Healey, John D. Healey, Mary E. Hemeon, Elizabeth J. Hemeon, William M. Henderson, Gertrude Hendry, Joan Hill, George F. Hills, David P. Hills, Vivian C. Hocking, Donald W. Hocking, Muriel E. Hodgson, Rose B. Hoffman, Bessie Hoke, Margaret I. Hollingsworth, John A., Jr. Hollingsworth, Nancy Holton, Arthur C. Holton, Carrie M. Holway, Fannie A. S. Holway, Florence Reed Holway, Spear T. Homer, Eugene A. Homer, Geneva M. Homer, Gertrude B. Homer, Gorham P. Homer, Gorham P. Jr. Homer, Jessie F. Homer, Marguerite B. - Homer, Oscar H. Hope, Barbara A. Hope, Bennett Burton Hope, Everett W. Hope, Geneva J. Horn, Aletta E. Horton, Sidney K. Horton, Zelma C. Hosking, John W. Hosking, Rebecca P. Howes, Elizabeth Humphreys Howes, Hermon E. Hughes, John H. Hunt, Alice C. Hunt, Delphine D. Husband, William Hussey, Elizabeth M. Ingraham, Dorothy Z. Ingraham, Lloyd G. Jacobs, Muriel P. Jacobs, Winfred R. Jennings, Isabel P. Jennings,Margaret R. Jocoy, Jodoin, Eileen R. Jodoin, Gerard L. Johnson, Annie L. Johnson, Edward A. Johnson, Elliott A. Johnson, Francis M. Johnson, Louise B. Johnson, Marie Alda Johnson, Mary Ellen Johnson, Paul L. Johnson, Robert H. Jr. Johnson, Robert R. Johnson, Rose M. Johnson, Samuel F. Jones, Evelyn V. Jones, Leslie C. Jones, Thomas M. Jones, Zola S. Jordan, Ruth E. Joyce, Martin W. Joyce, Mary Louise - Katzman, Polly Leseur Karras, George K. Keaveney, James S. Keifer, Virginia P. 187 Kelley, Alton S. Kelley, Anna M. Kelley, Charles E. Kelley, Claire B. Kelley, Clement H. Kelley, Delyria B. Kelley, Donald K. Kelley, George H. Kelley, Harold M. Kelley, Helena B. Kelley, Myrtle L. Kelley, Pearl M. Kelly, Andrew B. Kelly, Marjorie B. Kendrick, Irving W. Kennedy, Edward G. Kenrick, Lilian E. Kenrick, Marie A. Kenrick; Marie S. Kerrigan, Thomas Paul Kespert, Lillian T. Kesti, Edward Kesti, Karin T. King, Ruth Kittell, Earl A. Kley, Herberta Kley, Otto Knapp, Julia C. Lacouture, Edith G. Lacouture, Edgar R. Lakin, Houghton G. La Marsh, Irene P. La Marsh, John Lanza, Angelo Lanza, Mary M. Landry, Charles B. Landry, Laurie A. Lapham, Celestia Larson, George G. Lawrence, Ruth Lay, Eleanor M. Lay, Rebecca W. Laycock, Gertrude M. Leake, John S. Leake, Kathryn A. Leavitt, Dorothy M. Leavitt, Ray M. LeBlanc, Sadie LeBlanc, Theodore W. Leckie, Helen P. Leckie, Lewis H. Lee, Marjorie C LeGeyt, Charlotte E. LeGeyt, Dorothy W: LeGeyt, Earl T. LeGeyt, Warren B. LaMoal, Marie 1 ■ LeMoal, Victor Leonard, Frank E. LeSage, Anna Z. LeSage, Peter A. Letteney, Grace Mary Letteney, William Bernard Lilley, Agnes -P. Lilley, James W. Linnet', A. Pauline. Lincoln, Jennie W. Lohman, Alan M. Lohman, Edna F. Liberty, Edith M. Liberty, Wallace J. Lothrop, Gertrude M. Lovequist, A. Lawrence Lovequist, Alice Josephine MacDonald, Pauline MacDonald, William W. MacEachern, Mary E. Mackenzie, Helen F. MacVey, Evelyn P. MacVey, James Magurn, George F. Magurn, Leah D. Manuel, Florence B. Manuel, Franklin A. Massi. Frank E. Magill, Agnes Magill, Samuel Marchand, Wilrose J. Marchant, Gloria E. Marchant, Richard 0. Marchant, Virginia L. Marnell, Mary G. Marnell, William T. Marsh, Bertha Marsh, James C. Martin, Edna B. Martin, John F. Martin, Kathleen V. Mason, Haydn Mason, Margery C. Matthews, Adaline H. - Maynard, Grace E. Mayo, Carl B. Maxtone Graham, Ellen Maxtone Graham, John Maxtone Graham, Michael McCartin, Joseph H. McGivern, Frank R. McGlinchey, Sarah A. McGrale, E. Bernadette McGrale, John I. Mcllveen, Rachel P. McGuerty, Frank H. McGuerty, Mary B. 188 McKean, James R. A. McKenna, .Alice H. McManaway, Edgar G. McManaway, Elizabeth R. McNeil, Joseph H. McNeil, Marie E. Medeiros, Anthony L. Medeiros, Shirley A. Megalizzi, Garibaldi J. Megalizzi, Mildred W. Megathlin, Mary M. Mehaffey, Frank B. Meins, Gladys R. Meins, William W. Melbye, Arnold T. Melbye, Edith M. Meinerth, Charles G. Meinerth, Eleanor A. Meinerth, Theodore G. Mello, Raymond F. Mero, Laura E. Meyer, Edith Miles, Frederick C. Miller, Grace V. Milligan, Pattyann Milligan, Robert L. Moore, Evelyn V. Moore, Richard T. Moorhouse, Anna F. Moorhouse, William R. Morey, Nellis W. Morgan, Harriet L. Morgan, Richard W. Morgan, Vernon D. Morris, Albert H. Morris, Molly S. Morse, Dorothy E. Morse, Joseph E. Muir, Gilbert Muir, Muriel R. Mullaney, Matthew J. Mullaney, Virginia E. Murphy, Ethyl M. Murphy, Frank J. Murphy, Helen A. Murphy, John N. Murray, David C. Murray,MH. Dorothea M. Murray, Mae E. Myers, Corinne F. Nelson, James A. Nelson, Mary V. Nemetz, Elsie L. Nemetz, George H. Newell, Harold P. Newell, Marie W. Nickerson, Arnold C. Nickerson, Irving L. Nielson, Elizabeth D. Nielson, Karl C. Nixon, William H. Noll, Anna B. Ormsbee, Alice L. Ormsbee, Alvah C. O'Toole, Lawrence A. Jr. Pacht, Katherine H. Pacht, Rudolph 0. Parker, Helen P. Parker, Maude T. Parker, William E. Parks, Ann D. Parks, Louis R. Particelli, .Bruno J. Paulson, Irene H. • Paulson, Rudolph B. Pedersen, Margaret M. Pedersen, Marvin Peirce, Horace W. Peirce, Rose C. Pendergast, Dea Pendergast, Thomas F. Perkins, Margaret W. Phillips, Leroy B. Pierce, Delbert H. Pierce, Roscoe E. Pike, Gordon R. Pike, Muriel A. Pike, William J. Piper, Helen N. Piper, Marshall W. Plaxton, Hannah C. C. Poole, William H. Poole, Winifred D. Porter, Irene V. Porter, Mark R. Pratt, Barbara M. Prendiville, Elizabeth C. Prescott, I:azcl E. Priddy, Allan L. Proc, Laura A. Proc, Michael Pushor, Daphne D. Pushor, Norman A. Randall, Lillian Thomas Redman, Erwin P. Redman, Lila B. Redman, Stanley T. Reed, Byron W. Reed, Claire W. Reilly, Frank E. Reilly, Mildred A. Remick, Leon G. Renkainen, Herbert 189 Renkainen, Mary Reynolds, Irene C. Reynolds, Raymond A. Rhind, M. Eleanor Richardson, Carlton S. Ristau, Arthur A. Ristau, Ellen Robichaud, Genevieve Robichaud, Joseph. Robillard, Bernice E. Robillard, Louis J. Robinson, Donald E. Robinson, Elizabeth Robinson, Eunice M. Robinson, Harry M. Robinson, Herbert C. Robinson, Josephine H. Robinson, Lottie B. Robinson, Mabel F. Robinson, Nathaniel IL Robinson, Ruth T. Robsham, Helen E. Robsham, Helen L. Robsham, Richard Ellsworth Robsham, Rolf V. Rodgers, Harry K. Rodgers, Louise M. Rogers, Ethel M. Rogers, Thomas A. Romer, Ada C. Romer, Walter G. Rose, Lilla Rounds, E. Stuart Rounds, Lillian C. Rowley, Goa Maria Rudden, Richard D. Ruhan, Constance P. Ruhan, James F. Ryder, Charles S. F. Ryder, Myrtle E. Salter, Alstine F. Salter, Doxie T. Salter, Frances M. Salter, Lois D. Sanborn, William S. Sargent, Anne I. Savage, Vinal R. Savery, Dorothy M. Savery, Ward W. Scattergood, Albert A. Schar, Francena Q. Schar, George Schofield, Blanche F. Schofield, Helen' L. Schutz, .Adam J., Jr. Schutz, Barbara F. Sears, John G. Sears, Lillian Sears, Marguerite A. Sedam, Marshal D. Sedam, Mary W. Sethares, Andrew N. Shaw, Eldredge F. Shaw, Elva Sheehan, Ethel V. Sheehan, Louis J. Sheridan, Oliver M. Sheridan, Shirley M. Sherman, Bonnie B. Sherman, Florence B. Sherman, Frank M. 3rd Sherman, Oscar L. Sherwin, Frank Sherwin, Hazel G. Sias, James R. Siebens, Caroline R. Siewert, Richard L. Sillars, Renee R. Simmons, Alfred F. Simmons, Lucy A. Slattery, Joseph P. Slattery, Lillian E. Sleeper, Alan R. Sleeper, Edith E. Small, Ernest R. Small, Hervey L. Small, Hilda Small, Jane C. Small, Margaret F. Small, Marian L. Small, Marjorie P. Small, Rodman T. Smith, Claire D. Smith, Clara F. Smith, Ernest B. Smith, Franklin W. Smith, Greta N. Smith, John W. Smith, Neil H. Smith, Phyllis V. Snow, Lula W. Sprague, Grais D. . Sprague, Vere N. Stackhouse, Dorothy M. Stackhouse, Frederick P. Stanley, Henry Stanley, Jane E. Stanley, Loretta E. Stanley, Martin K. Staples, Mabelle Stare, Louis J. Stare, Louis J. Jr. Stare, Mildred B. St. Coeur, Wesley F. 190 Steele, Esther L. Steele, Matthew J. Stevens, Esther E. Stevens, George A. Stever, John F. Stever, Ruth M. Stone, Alice Still, Mary R. Studley, Gilbert Sullivan, Dolores A. Sullivan, Paul E. Swanger, David C. Swanger, Irene C. Swett, Frederick S. Swett, Hazel F. Swezey, Helen W. Swezey, William E. Sykes, Barbara C. Sykes, Peter M. Symonds, Allen M. Symonds, Dorothy E. Taylor, Addie M. Taylor, Alice B. Taylor, Annabel Taylor, Anna H. Taylor, Charles H. Taylor, Edwin F. Taylor, Irving K. Taylor, Malcolm E. Taylor, Willis B. Taylor, William L. Taylor, Virginia Peale Terrio, Elizabeth F. Terrio, Richard J. Thomas, Arlene M. Thomas, Mary J. Thomas, Roscoe H. Thompson, Ernest L. Thompson, John W. Thompson, Marguerite R. Tobin, Lillian K. Tobin, Thomas J. Todd, Alexander C. Todd, Alexander C., Jr. Todd, Audrey S. Todd, James S. Todd, Myra S. Tomlinson, Bertram - Tomlinson, Nona M. Tone, Catherine C. Tone, Fred P. Tourigny, 'Anne B. Tourigny, Fernand Trayner, Edward G. Tripp, Alice J. Tripp, Ann Tripp, Edward H. Tripp, Joseph Elwin Tripp, L. Jeannette Tripp, Lydia F. Tripp, Nancy K. Trott, Irene - Trott, Leslie L. Tupper, George W. Tupper, Mary A. Tulis, John R. Turner, Anne W. Vanasse, Ferdinand J. Vanasse, Marguerite V. Vanasse, Rose E. VanDyke, Harold VanDyke, Victor J. Vanier, Ella L. VanLare, Kenneth W. VanLare, Phyllis Vera, Alice B. Vera, Allen R. Verheyen, Frank C. Verheyen, Pearl H. Vigliano, Felix Vigliano, Margaret Vinal, Nellie B.. Voorhis, Daisy Wallen, Arnold F. Wallen, Marjorie B. Wallen, Robert C. Walton, George L. Walton, Irene M. Watson, Robert G. Weber, Elizabeth A. Webb, Albert E. Webb, Claire R. Webber, Teresa I. Webber, Paul T. Webster, Cecilia L. Webster, Charles L. Webster, Edward M. Webster, Eva M. Webster, Jean E. Webster, -LeRoy J. Welch, Eunice M. Welch, Harold E. Welch, Muriel F. Welch, Richard T. West, Alton H. West, Dorothy A. Wheeler, Edward E. Wheeler, Gladys Y. Wheldon, Jeannette Whipple, Phyllis R. Whipple, Richard L. White, Bessie L. White, Carl Lewis White, Charles H. White, Clrra F. White, Edwin M. White, Frederick B. White, Gladys A. White, Helene B. White, Haskel E. White, Herbert L. White, Irving F. White, Loretta A. White, Vinla F. White, Vera C. Whitehead, Albert Whitehead, Albert Jr. Whitehead, Donald `L. Whitehead, Frank E. Whitehead, Frank L., Jr. Whitehead, Marion I. Whitehead, Selma Whittaker, Virginia Joy Whynott, Marilyn Elizabeth Whynott, Vernon D. Wildey, Dorothy P. Wildey, Joseph Wilkins, Charles Oscar II Wilkins, Virginia Frances Williams, Erna P. Williams, Walter B. Winward, Charles W. Winward, Isabel I. Withington, Lucius I. Wolfe, Ann S. Wolfe, Martha H. Wolff, Elizabeth Pratt Wolff, Lester T. Wolff, Nina Sanders Wolff, Sears G. Wood, Amos P. Wood, Janelle C. Wood, Mary E. Wood, Robert G. Woodward, Irma D. Woodward, Seymour E. Woodward, Ella B. Wright, Betsey Burch Yager, Miriam A. Yager, Ralph M. Young, Benjamin L. Young, Katherine' W. Zeoli, Barbara W. Zeoli, Richard F. Precinct 4— West Yarmouth Abrahamson, Eldon A. Adams, Esther M. Adams, Proctor E. Akrep, William J. 191 Allbee, Helen J. Allen, Richard O. Allen, Nancie .1. Allen, Amy F. Allen, Delmar Allen, Elwood B. Alosi, Anthony C. Alosi, Joan M. Anderson, Aino E. Anderson, Arthur B. Anderson, Charles E. Anderson, C. Henry Anderson, Helga T. Anderson, Martha E. Anderson, N. Frederick Anderson, Sigrid C. Anderson, Stafford N. Andrews, Edgar E. Andrews, Ethel C. Annis, Bertha M. Annis, David T. Appleby,. Elton R. Appleby, Eola R. Appleby, Hudson R., Jr. Appleby, Verna M. Appleton, Philip F. Askeli, Henry P. Bacheler, Albert G. Bacheler, Florence M. Bagonzi, Andrew J. Bagonzi, Edna F. Baker, Addie L. Baker, Annie Lucille Baker, Fernandus Baker, Flora Baker, Florence E. Baker, Foster L. Baker, Frances J. Baker, Inez G. Baker, Morley E. Baker, Nelsia E. Baker, Ruth G. Baker, Simeon B. Baker, William Paul Baker, Winsor C. Balboni, Edward Barabe, Edward E. Barabe, Eugene G. Barabe, Myrtle E. Barbi, Lawrence L. Barker, Frederick G. Barker, Helen Barnes, Edward R. Barnes, Elizabeth M. Barnicoat, Barbara L. Barnicoat, David L. 192 Barnicoat, June D. Barnicoat, Stanley E. Barr, Evelyn C. Barr, David R. Barr. Gilbert A. Barry, David W. Barry, Mary H. Barton, Joseph L. S. Bassett, Mae C. Baxter, Blanche H. Bearse, Edwin H. Bearse, Susan Beaupre, Bertrand A. Beaupre, Effie C. Bencks, Frieda L. Bencks, William G. Bendix, Allen M. Bennett, David Benoit, Lillian W. Benson, Pamelia A. Benson, Wilfred E. Bergstrom, Catherine G. A. Bergstrom, John P. Berry, Dorothy G. Berry, Herbert W. Bill, Elinor M. Bill, William O. Bisbee, Florence E. Bishop, Paul L. Blackburn, Catherine V. Blair, Warren H. Blanchard, Dorothy S. Blanchard, Paul W. Blecher, Jacob Blecher, Minnie. Boesse, Marilyn Bourget, Ida V. Bourget, Thomas J. Boyne, Evolene R. Boyne, William D. Bradford, Rosetta Bradshaw, Catherine E. Bradshaw, Ireton C. Bradshaw, Ireton C. Jr. Bradshaw, Pearl M. Bradgon, Percy W. Braginton-Smith, Dorothy R. Braginton-Smith, John. D. Branagan, Howard T. Branagan, Rita V. Bratti, Concetta Bratti, Dante M. Bratti, John P. Bratti, Orlando J. Bratti, Pauline T. Bratti, Roberta E. Briggs, Fr Bernard H. Briggs, Brigham, Carolyn L. Brigham, Cortes O. Brooks, Alice I. Broome, William H. Broadbent,Etta M. Broadbent, William D. Brown, Agnes Brown, Benjamin B. Brown, Carlton E. Brown, Edith W. Brown, Francis A. Brown, Irma E. Brown, Jeanette M. Brown, Kenneth B. Brown, L. Irene Brown, Margaret F. Brown, Marion Gladys Brown, Marjorie L. Brown, Robert S. Brown, Roy D. Brown, Theodore A. Brown, William J. Brownlie, Emma M. Brouillette, Annette M. Brouillette, George J. Brownlie, James M. Bulkeley, Dora T. Burke, J. Wilfred Burke, Lena F. Burke, Lila C. Burke, Thomas F. Burkett, Charles E. Burlingame, Harold N. Burlingame, Louise A. Burns, Dorothy M. Burns, Henry F. Cahoon, 'Charles T. Cahoon, Edith E. Calmar, Joseph G. Campbell, Chester N. Campbell, Elizabeth L. Canning, Alberta B. Canning, Hubert M. Cannon, John D. Cannon, Winifred G. Canon, Charles Henry Canon, George Alfred Canon, Kathryn Capello, Everett L. Cardinal, Chellise R. Cardinal, Laurence E. Carapezza, Joseph R. Carapezza, Virginia Carlson, Carl L Y`^ Carlson, Ruby E. Casella, Anthony J. Casella, Genevieve Cash, Althea A. Cash, Arthur W. Cash, Emma M. Cash, Grace C. Cash, Isaiah Daniel Cash, Joan V. Cash, Natalie E. Cash, William E. Castonguay, Amil 11. Castonguay, Frances Chandler, Arthur F. B. Chandler, Irene E. Chase, Albert T. Chase, Alexander B. Chase, Bernice B. Chase, Cora A. Chase, Edward T., Jr. -- — Chase, Mary K. Chase, Mary L. Chase, Unealda E. Chausse, Albina Chausse, Angele M. B. Chausse, Leon F. Chausse, Leon, Jr. Chausse, M. Rita Choquette, Yvan E. Christy, Pandi Christy, Rose Clark, Amelia L. Clark, Charles Clark, Harry Clark, Herbert L. Clark, Rebecca S. Clark, Mary C. Cleaves, Ethel L. Clifton, Anne S. Cmiel, Phelma Cobb, Edward B. Cobb, Hazel M. Collins, Alice L. Collins, James H. . Connell, Beatrice M. Connell, John F. Conners, Dewetta F. Coombs, Elwin W. Coombs, Empi M. Cooper, Helen K. r S. Cooper, Homer Cooper, Martha B. Copithorn, Webster F. Cotell, Clarence Y. Crosby, Clarence W. Crosby, Francis J. Crosby, Olive 193 1 i I 4 • Crowell, Doris S. Crowell, Geraldine M. Crowell, Henry W. Crowell, Margaret L. Crowell, Nye Crowell, Viola A. Crowell, W. Sears Crowley, Gertrude D. Crowley, Stephen D. Cruickshank, Anne G. Cruickshank, James T. Curtis, Muriel H. Daggett, Anita C. Daggett, Gordon B. Dame, Ann Dame, Elbridge W. Dana, Irma W. Dana, Wallace A. Dangelais, Dean Dangelais, Demetrios A. Dangelais, George J. Dauphinee, Albert E. Dauphinee, Carol D. Dauphinee, Gertrude Ann Davidson, Daniel H. Davidson, Elsie Helen Davis, Ermal Fay Davis, Barbara R. Davis, Malvern Davis, Clarence Edward Day, Ethel L. Day, Vincent F. Delano, Mary Lou D'Entremont, Joyce M. Denoncourt, Marjorie R. Denoncourt, Oliva P. Deware, Ernestine Deware, Stewart Norman Deyle, Mabel A. Doane, Oscar W. Jr. Doane, Victoria H. Dobbins, Edward V. Dobbins, Marion Lyman Donohoe, John J. Donohoe, Patricia J. Dowd, Susan W. Drew, Alfred C. Drew, Charlotte M. Drew, Daniel S. Drew, Geo:4e P. Drew, Samuel H. D. Dulieu, Clara Dupont, Gertrude S. Dupont, Russell G. Dunlea, Frank E. Dunlea, Mary I. Durant, Alice M. 194 Durant, Frank M. Durling, Alvin H. Durling, Elizabeth R. Eaton, Shirley M. Eldredge, Eugene H. Eldredge, Richard Osborne Ellis, Eldora E. Ellis, Jane Ellis, Margaret E. Ellis, Laurence F. Enos, Alfred Evans, Chester C. Everett, Bernard F. Everett, Christine P. Everson, Randall S. Everson, Wilma J. Falconieri, Martha V. Falconieri, Samuel A. Farnsworth, Sylvia A. Feltch, Doris R. Feltch, Milton L. Fenn, Herbert E. Fenn, H. Oresa Field, Dorothy N. Field, Louina J. Field, Marshall J. Field, John B. Jr. Finn, Eleanor E. Finn, Gertrude A. Finn, Joseph F. Flibotte, Donald R. Flibotte, Muriel A. Fratus, Bernard G. Fratus, Terese E. Fregeau, Clement E. Fregeau, Emile H. Fregeau, Josephine Frostholm, Mildred R. Fuller, Blodwen J. Fuller, Ralph E. Gallerani, Imelda Garton, Howard M. Garton, Viola P. Gifford, James A. Ginn, Charles S. Ginn, Pauline K. Glover, Alice L. Glover, Ernest R. Gluck, Sidney Gobin, Alice Gobin, Edmond Godley,; Frank J. Godley, Jane • E. Goodale, Ethel M. Gorrell, Bertha M. Gosselin, Edward A: J. Gosselin, Mary A. Gott, Dorothy E. Gott, Howard A. Govoni, Frances M. Govoni,Joseph Govoni, Robert F. Graham, Celia M. Grace, Walter E. Grattan, Corinne A. Grattan, yJohn I M. Gray, Gray, George E. Green, Grace r bert omason Green, Greene, Alfred R. Greenlaw, Mary A. Greenlaw, Parker M. Gregg, Brigitte T. Gregg, Mary M. Groff, Helen H. Groff, William J. Gymer, Gladys J. Hall, Barbara M. Hall, Byron R. Hall, Marjorie G. Hall, Morrill K. Hallett, Edward A. Hallett, John H. Hallett, Marie A. Halloran, Bertha A. Halloran, Edward F. Halloran, Jeremiah F. Halloran, Marjorie L. Halunen, E. Mary Halunen, John Emil Halunen, Valma Hammond, Esther M. Hammond, Kenneth G. Hann, Annie S. Hann, Carolyn J. Hannings, Hannings, Elizabeth A. Hansen, elia Helena B. Hardy, D A. Hardy, Herbert C. Harju, Helen J. Harju, Toivo W. J Harron, Regie Harron, Teresa B. Haskins, . Bertha K. Haskins, W. Collis Heath, Linnea S. B. Heffler, E. Fredericton Henderson, Chester M. Henderson, Josephine G. Hendrickson, John, Jr. Hendrickson, Ruth W. Henley, E. Forrest Henley, Lillian les E. Jr. Hennessey, Hennessey, Katharine R. Higgins, Christmas Bight, Jack J. Hill, Inez L. Hill, Jean E. Hill, Robert A. Hill, Varna M. ' Hills, Hilda S. Hills, Isaac, 3rd Hinckley, Dorothy Hinckley, Everett H., Jr. Hinckley, Marjorie G. Hinckley, William E. Hirst, Paul G. Hirst, Viola J. Holmes, Anna Holmes, Clarence G. Holmes, Thelma P. Homer, Lillian B. Houchin, Albert E. Houchin, Helen H. Housman, Florence D. Housman, John O. Howe, Harold B. Hudson, Hermon C. Hudson, Hilma D. Hulley, Benjamin M. Hulley, Joan . Hutchins, Jessiline E. Inman, Margaret M. Inman, Phillip L. Jankowski, Charles Jason, Alma . E. Jason, Herbert J. Jenkins, Emma M. Jenkins, Walton H., 2nd - Jennings, Dorothy I. Johnson, Barbara L. Johnson, Carol M. Johnson, Effie L. Johnson, Eino Johnson, Lillian Johnson, Mary K. Johnson, Morris I., Jr. Johnson, Richard K. Johnson: Victor Johnson, Virginia K. Joseph, Anne B. Joseph, Monroe M. Jussila, Ericussila,nL. or E. ' . Kelley, 'Charles J. Kelley, Elizabeth Kelley, Mary E. Kelly, Betty 195 Kendall, Richard R. Kennedy, Amy D. Kennedy, James G. Kenyon, Alfred R. Kenyon, Dorothy E. Kershaw, Esther L. Kershaw, John Killen, Betty J. Killen, Robert E. Kimball, Lucille W. Kimball, Mary Brooks Kimball, Ralph Kimball, Ralph E. Kinsman, Bertha C. Kinsman, Eleanor V. Kinsman, Henry W. Kittila, Vera M. Kittila, Amelia S. Kittila, C. Dorothy Kittila, Otto L. Knight, Austin M. Knowles, George A. Knowles, Winifred LaFrance, Elaine M. LaFrance, Emma C. LaFrance, John A. LaFrance, Richard J. Lahiff, Martha K. Lahiff, Michael J. Lally, Theresa A. Lambert, Faye M. Lambert, George A. Lamoth, Sylva A. Landgraf, Edward R. Lapier, Kenneth F. Lapier, Phyllis C. Laramie, Eugenia S. Laramie, Oscar Laramie, Roland A. Laramie, Violet Latham, Bernice D. Latham, Theodore Lawrence, Harry T. Lawrence, Lena M. Layer, Ethel Layer, William Leahy, Barbara B. LeGeyt, Carrie B. LeGeyt, Edwin J. Lenhart, Edmund Leonard, Helen B. Leonard, Kenneth R. Leonard, Russell C. Leonovich, J. Henry Leonovich, Rose Lester, Florence M. Lester, James D. 196 Levinson, Hazel G. Levinson, Henry C. Lewis, Ida F. Lewis, Mabel V. Libby, Clarence E. Libby, Olive L. Liberty, Annie Marie Liberty, Ruth C. Liberty, Wallace C. Lindahl, Clifford O. Lindahl, Edna O. Lindquist, Eldon S. Lindquist, Vera M. Look, Averill S. Look, Flora E. Loring, Evelyn Love, Ida M. Lovejoy, Anna R. Lovejoy, Hollis C. Ludwig, Beatrice E. Ludwig, Selma F. MacGregor, Alfred Raymond MacGregor, Edith L MacIvor, Lawrence R. MacIvor, Ora B. Mackey; Arthur Mackey. Ellen Emilia Mackey, Oscar A. MacLeod, Mary M. Macomber, Alta R. Macomber, Anne L. Macomber, Gilbert D. Macomber, Mabel Maertins, Gustave R. Manaselian, Margaret T. Marchant, Arlene S. Marchant, Howard W. Martel, Gladys C. Martel, Joseph Clifton Marsh, Evelyn Marsh, Henry Martin, Aline Martin, Louis A. Martiss, Alice Maud, Thelma M. Maud, William G. May, Frank A. • May, Hulda J. McCaul, Esther M. McCaul, John F. McCaul, Fred L. McCaul, Mary E. McGlamery, Frank D. McGlamery, Laila E. McGuennis, Peter W. McInnis, Ann McInnis, Raymond B. McKenna, Alfred W. McKenna, Arline E. McKenney, Charles F. McKenney, Mary L. McLean, Edith C. McLean, Frederick W. McManus, Joseph: F. McManus, Mildred E. McNeish, Elsie R. McNeish, James, D. Meinerth, Benjamin G. Meinerth, Claire M. Mencke, George C. Mentzer, Ella Berneice Mercer, Gerald A. Mercer, Shirley W. Metcalfe, Harry B. Metcalfe, Hazel J. Meuse, Florence M. Meyer, Pauline E. Meyer, William G. Miller, Arthur D. Miller, Jennie E. Ming, Alice E. Ming, Edward A. Monro, Alexander Monro, Mary Monroe, Howard B. Monroe, Howard B. Jr. Monroe, Karen Monroe, Kathryn Monroe, Leith D. Monroe, Lena A. Monroe, William R. Monroe, William R., Jr. Moreton, Charles W. Moreton, Edna M. Morin, Francis L. Morin, Hobart L. Morin, Myrtle H. Morin, Philias T. Morin, Ruth V. Morris, John V. Jr. Morrison, Ethel C. Morrison, Robert H. Moruzzi, Eunice D. Moruzzi, Louis F. Mossey, Edmund C. Mottau, James E. Mottau, Pauline J. Muldowney, Estella Muldowney, James C. Mulla, Marie A. Murphy, Viola G. Murray, Gertrude A. Muscianesi, Edith Anna Nelson, Albert W. 197 Nelson, Elise H. Nevala, Esa Nevala, Olivia Newkirk, Jean H. Newkirk, Jean L. Newkirk, John M. Newkirk, John M., .Jr. Newkirk, Louise C. Newlands, Elizabeth Sue Nickerson, Harriet L. Niemi, Albert V. Niemi, Aleina H. Niemi, Catherine E. Niemi, John Nisbet, Martha J. Noggle, Margaret Thomas Noggle, Mears B. Norton, Ada M. W. O'Brien, Ethel W. O'Brien, Gertrude E. O'Brien, William P. Olkkola, Eino A. Olkkola, Ruth H. Ormon, Marguerite N. Ormon, Frank S. Jr. Otto, Keith L. Otto, Mary J. Owen, Edward C. Owen, Jessie F. Owen, Kathleen M. Pagliari, Victor Palmer, Bathia A. Palmer, Samuel G. Pardoe, George G. Pardoe, Marion E. Paron, Roger E. Pavao, Emily Pavao, John Paynter, George V. Paynter, Margaret A. Pearson, Arthur R. Pearson, Mary D. Percy, Ruth L. Perkins, Albert J. Perkins, Marion A. Perkins, Nellie Perry, Alma G. Perry, . Anna A. _ Perry, . Anthony Perry, Carrie B. Perry, Charles M. Perry, Gordon L. Perry, Kenneth T. Perry, Mary G. Petersen, Alice Bond Petersen, Ernest A. Petersen, William Petersen, Marie B. Peterson, . Arthur F. Peterson, Herbert E. -; Peterson, Marion L. Philips, Harvey O. Phillips, Helen A. Pierce, Herbert B. Pierce, Juanita K. Pilger, Rita T. Platani, Anthony J. Platani, Hildur E. Pieijel, Edith T. Powell, Dorothy P. Pratt, Arthur E. Jr. Pratt, Candace H. Preston, Ernest D. Preston, Florence M. Puccia, Joseph V. Quigley, Joseph F. Quinlan, Annie A. Quinlan; James J. Racicot, F. Laurence Rackliffe, Anne M. Rackliffe, Charles W. Rainier, Donald L. Rainier, Reina A. Randall, Charles Randall, Marjorie L. Randall, E. Payson Reed, Ruth H. Reed, Stephen A. Reed, Fred H. Randall, Helen L. Resmini, Eleanaie J. Reynolds, Barbara Reynolds, Blanche A. Reynolds, Theodore P. Rich, Edward A. Rich, Winnifred A. Rich, Edward A., Jr. Richards, Frank W. Richards, Ruth H. Rich, Barbara L. Rich, Lawrence A. Riordan, Charles A. Riordan, Margaret N. Robbins, John W. Robbins, Natalie D. Robello, Gilbert R. Robello, Helen L. Robert, A. Roland Robert, Natalie F. Roberts, Eben W. Roberts, Maxine E. Robichaud, Albert J. Robichaud, Gerhard Robichaud, Telma D. 198 Robichaud, Virginia K. Robinson, Bertha T. Robinson, Harry D. Robinson, Harold T. Robinson, Mae A. Robsham, Leonard E. Robsham, Louise B. Robsham, Oyvin C. Robsham, Ruth C. Roche, Richard C. Roche, Stella G. Rogers, Florence L. Rogers, Henrietta Z. Rollins, Walter A. Romer, Edwin G. Romer, Mary D. Rosbrough, Dorothy T. Rosbrough, Joseph Rosbrough, Rose M. Royce, Eva M. Russell, Jessie Russo, Felix A. Russo, Helena P. Sagan, Anne E. Sagan, Arthur H. Sanderson, Jenipher M. Sanderson, Leslie Sauer, George R. Sauer, Gladys K. Savino, Luigi A. Saxe, Charles E. Saxe, Elizabeth Oliver Scheuch, Fayette S. Scott, John A. Jr. Scott, Martha M. Scholl, Ada A. Scholl, Warren A. Scudder, Barbara A. Scudder, Graham N. Sears, William H., Jr. Selfe,- Althea M. Selfe, Bradford W. Selfe, Harriett P. Selfe, Robert W. Senesac, Charles L. Senesac, Mary M. Seward, Beverly H. Sherman, Gardner P. Sherman, Lois E. Sherman, Robert W. Sherwood, Erwin W. Sherwood, Frederick M. Sherwood, Harriette E. R. Sherwood, Lloyd M. Sherwood, Sadie M. Shine, Henry L. Shine, Laura N. , Shute, Jean C. Sias, Harry Sias, Mary R. Skillings, Ralph H. Sibley, Marjorie P. Skolnick, Ruth Skolnick, S1 nue Slamin, Slamin, Joseph F. Smith, Alexander Smith, Evelyn Van Alstyne Smith, George P. Smith, Leander F. Smith, Margaret D. Smith, Randall O. Smith, Sadie G. Smithson, George Smithson, Tina F. Snow, Veronica H. Spargo, Beatrice C. Spargo, Lydia C. Speight, Allen F. Speight, Robert W. Sprague, Barbara -J.. Sprague, Dorothy Sprague, Edwin A. Sprague, Leon F. Sprague, Mary Spurr, Howard A. Spurr, Irma M. Stark, Frederick N. Starr, Edward F. • Starr, Yvonne Stearns, Jacob J. Stearns, Rebecca S. Steinsieck, Carol A. Stephansen, Anne V. Stoddard, Frances Stoddard, William B. Strom, Adolph J., Jr. Strom, Esther M. Strom, Stella A. Stubbs, Charles H. Stubbs, Cora B. Stubbs, Hope Stubbs, Jean Studley, Beatrice H. Studley, Kenneth Harvey Studley, Sarah B. Sullivan, Bertha H. Sullivan, Francis X. Sullivan, Marion S. Sullivan, Richard B. Swift, Lucy H. Syrjala, Mary Abbie Syrjala, Raymond Szott, Martha J. Talmage, Richard M. Tandy, Edna B. Tandy, William C. Taylor, Ella B. - Taylor, James J. Taylor, Jessie- L. Taylor, Minnie F. - Taylor, Pauline Nickerson Taylor, Willis C., Jr. Temple, Nornie K. Temple, Robert K. Thacher, Helen B. Thacher, Ralph Thomas, Joseph L. Thomas, Robert E. Thomas, Violet T. Thompson, Merle A. Tobin, Catherine Toolas, Emily D. Toolas, Niilo J. Tripp, Eunice H. Tripp, Ivan L. Tripp, Jeanette F. Tripp, Sarah B. Tripp, Wallace Tuominen, Charles I. Tuominen, Henry M. Tuominen, June C. Tuttle, Edmond Roger Van Buskirk, Gordon Ray' Van Buskirk, Mary J. Vaughan, Victor H. Vaughan, Sibyl D. Vellone, Mary Vickery, • Thyra Wain, Julia Waite, Dorothy A. Waite, Robert H. Waite, Janet L. Walcott, H. Louise C. Walcott, Henry J. Walker, Barbara S. • Walker, Joseph M. Wallace, Earl T. Wallace, Elmer H. Wallis, Evelyn S. Walsh, Albert E. Walsh, Daniel J. Walsh, Marilyn A. Wanne, Edwin E. Wanne, Sadie H. Ward, Gilbert F. Ward, June L. Ward, Ida B. Ward, Warren I. Watson, Margaret Watson, William 199 Welch, Clara V. Welch, David Lloyd Weller, Alfred G. Weller, Claire M. Westcott, Earl R. Westcott, Esther T. Weston, Charlotte W. Weston, Harrison R. Wetherbee, James D. Wetherbee, Mildred L. Wheaton, Gladys W. White, Dorothy E. White, Louise C. White, Ethel M. White, Florence E. White, Harold A. White, Robert I. Whitney, Andrus E. Whitney, Gertrude K. Wight, Denman B. Wight, Laura M. Wilbur, Althea E. Wilbur, Winthrop V. Wilcox, Bertha B. Williston, Everett S. Williston, Gertrude B. Wood, Betsy W. Wood, Harry F. Wood, Maurice J. Wragg, Albert F. Wragg, Mary M. Wordell, Elizabeth L. Wordell, Loring W. Wright, Enez R. Wright, Harvey Zalatoris, Mary V. HARRY C. STEVER JAMES S. KEAVENEY LOUIS F. MORUZZI RICHARD B. TAYLOR Registrars. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE To The Voters: The cost of the rapid growth of our Town was never so evident as in this year's Warrant for our Annual Town Meeting. REGIONAL SCHOOL Reference was made last year to the new budget of • $19.63.4.92 for the new Regional School and that the tax rate would increase. This is taking place this year (1956) to the extent of increasing the tax rate by $4.00 per Thou sand valuation. • The new budget for 1956 is $81,566.56. This budget has in no way any connection with the Regular School Budget of $245,877.63. The two budgets together total $327,444.19. Numerous requests for new roads, culverts, drainage, etc. totalling $39,622.00 were considered. All roads have merit but this committee due to the increase tax rate this year and considering the needs of the various roads, ap- proved only the most needed roads totalling $19,223.00. It is our contention that sufficient regulations should be established by the Planning Board so that when a private road is to be accepted as a Town road it will be in good condition and the Town will not have to rebuild the road. The Highway Budget in general has increased to care for the added road mileage. The Water Department and. the Golf Course are meet- ing their operating expenses and the only cost to the Town is in the repayment of the loans. The Finance Committee intends to institute a meeting with all Department heads in May and again in August 201 • - 1 1 to review expenditures in an effort to forestall depletion of the Reserve Fund. Yours truly, EDMUND FRUEA41, JR., Chairman JOHN M. NEWKIRK, Vice -Chairman & Secretary WILLIAM D. KELLY ARTHUR A. RISTAU BRADFORD L. TALLMAN GERALD D. DONLEY HARRY M. ROBINSON ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Barnstable, ss. - To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the Coun- ty of Barnstable, - In the name of the Commonwealth of Ma achusetgts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs to meet at the several precincts in said Town on Monday, the twelfth day of March next (1956) at twelve o'clock Noon, then and there to vote for the election of the following named officers: One Selectman for three years; One Moderator for one year to fill unexpired term; Two Finance Committee Members for three years; One School Committee Member for three years; One Member of the Planning Board for five years; One Member of the Planning Board for three year unexpired term; One Water Commissioner for three years; One Trust Fund Commissioner for three years; One Cemetery Commissioner for three years; One Member of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District Committee for three. years. 202 The polls shall be open at twelve o'clock Noon and shall be closed at seven 'o'clock p.m: And, also in the name of the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town .qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet in the Elementary School Building in said Town, Tuesday, the thirteenth day of March next (1956) at one o'clock in the afternoon, then and there to act upon the following Articles: LEGISLATIVE AND ADVISORY ARTICLE A. To hear the report of the election: of the Town Officers elected upon the official ballot. ARTICLE B. To see if the Town will elect a Director of the Cape . Cpd Extension Servicefor one year. . ARTICLE C. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation: of the revenue of the current financial year, and to issue note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 4, Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Recommended ARTICLE D. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chap- ter 91 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, develop- ment, maintenance and protection of tidal and non -tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Harbor, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the -General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. Recommended 203 • ARTICLE E. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to sell at Public sale any real estate the Town may acquire by Tax Title Foreclosures and. Takings. Recommended ARTICLE F. To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the Building code as follows: By adding after the words "fire resistant mate- rial" in the third sentence of Paragraph 3, Section 9 the following: "Except where the garage is connected to the dwelling by a breezeway of six (6) feet or more in length. In the latter case, however, there must be a firestop installed between the ceiling and underside of the roof boarding of the breezeway with the side towards the garage covered with fireproof material." • So that Paragraph 3, Section 9 will read as follows: "Attached or breezeway garages. On wall side ad- joining dwelling two by four (2x4) shall be sixteen inches (16") on center. Ceiling shall be furred one by three (1x3) sixteen inches (16") on center. Wall adjoining dwelling and entire ceiling _shall be covered with fire re- sistant material, except where the garage is connected to the dwelling by a breezeway of six (6) feet or more in length. in the latter ease, however, there must be a fire - stop installed between the ceiling and underside of the roof boarding of the breezeway with the side towards the garage covered with fireproof material. If sheetrock is used, all joints to be tight and properly filled. No windows shall be placed on dwelling side of garage. If a door is used on dwelling side of garage, it shall be of fire resisting material and self-closing. A breezeway shall not be less than six feet (6-) from dwelling -to garage." The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Plan- ning Board for its recommendation. ARTICLE G. To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the Building Code as follows: By adding the following Section after Section 10, said Section to be known as Section 10A as follows: 204 Section 10A Fire Stopping Par. 1 All buildings except dwellings having an open unoccupied area between the underside of the roof boarding and the ceiling of the floor below shall be firestopped as follows: Par. 2 MOTELS: A double faced fire stop parti- tion covered with fireproof material from the un- derside of the roof boarding to the ceiling of .the space below shall be installed above the partition below which separates every two units. Par. 3 PUBLIC BUILDINGS: Must be firestop- ped in the same manner as above and at intervals by the Fire Chief or the Building Inspector. The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Plan- ning Board for its recommendation. ARTICLE H. To see if the Town will vote to change and - aiuend the Building Code as follows: By changing the fee in Section 13, Paragraph 5 from $3.00 to $5.00. The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Plan- ning Board for its recommendation. ARTICLE I. To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the Zoning By -Laws as follows: 1. By adding to the first sentence in Paragraph 1, Section III the following: "With the ex- ception of Paragraph 7-C, Section II, relating to signs." And to further amend said -Section by adding to Section 111 au additional paragraph to be known as 1-A to read as follows: "1-A. Signs shall be permitted in a business.district in accordance with the 'following provisions: 1. Signs herein shall mean all advertising devices or insignia whether lettered or not, designed 'to pro- mote a business, the sale of a product or of a service. 2. The area of a sign or other advertising device shall be determined by the multiplication of the extreme width and the extreme height, including 205 borders, and without deductions for open space or other irregularities. 3. Supporting posts, pillars or arms in excess of accepted sizes herein shall be included in the total dimensions on the sign or signs involved. All signs on the premises shall be kept in good condition, properly painted and presenting a good appearance in' keeping with the area where. located. 4. Illuminated signs shall not have any glare dis- tracting to drivers nor shall there be any exposed neon or gas -tube filled signs or illumination." 2. Size: There shall be but one double faced sign within fifteen feet of the highway boundary, and said sign shall be limited in area to twelve square feet with the lower border not more than three feet from the ground level. If said sign is located between fifteen feet and eighteen feet from the road boundary it may be fifteen square feet in area, and if located over eighteen feet from the road boundary, said sign may contain not over 21 square feet, with lower edge not more than five feet and seven feet from the ground level respectively. 3. Single Faced Signs: Single faced signs parallel to the highway and not in contact with a building will be allowed 33 1/3% over the previous limits with the same lower bor- der restrictions. Signs on buildings may be of the same size as permitted single faced signs, but. with the exception of cut-outletters, they may not be painted or posted on the surface of any building without an intermediary removable surface. Cut- out letters much be kept within sizes proportional _to the area on which used. No signs may be painted or affixed to a rock or tree. There shall be no more than one so-called "Nation- al" emblem of not more than thirty square inches displayed, unless incorporated within the limits of 206 f the regular sign. There shall be no more than one "Accessory" sign and this shall not exceed three square feet in area. A "No Vacancy" sign may be displayed as a con- venience to the public, but there shall not be a "Vacancy" sign displayed at any time unless this is incorporated within the regular sign at the time these codes are adopted. No sign or other advertising device shall be per- mitted within the Town limits that, in the opinion of the Selectmen and/or the Building Inspector having regard for the health and safety of the public, the danger of fire or in consideration of the general atmosphere of the area would be con- sidered detracting or a hazard. Signs on Town Ways erected as a public con- venience will be limited to so-called "Communi- ty" displays and shall require- a permit tobe is- sued by the Building Inspector. These will be limited to a standard size and lettering and will be maintained by a person or persons designated by the Board of Selectmen. Gasoline stations and garages will be allowed only the standard per- manent oil -company sign, in addition to name sign. Only one so-called "V" sign will be allowed and so-called "Special" signs will be permitted on sides or head of gasoline pumps only. The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Plan= ning Board for its recommendation. -- - --- ARTICLE J. To see if the Town By -Laws will tao cfhange and amend the Zoning In Paragraph 7-C, Section II, by deleting the word "twelve" therein and inserting the word "six" so that Section II, Paragraph 7-C will read as fol- lows: "Signs, except in a business district, one sign: may be allowed pertaining to the lease, sale or use of a lot or building on which placed and not exceed - 207 ing a total area of six square feet; in a•residential district, signs may be allowed on a lot. occupied by a dwelling, but there shall not be allowed more than one sign of six square feet pertaining to the use thereof or bearing the name or occupation of any occupant or occupants." The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Plan- ning Board for its recommendation. ARTICLE K. To see if the Town will vote. to change and amend the Zoning By -Law as follows: By inserting in Paragraph 2, Section VI after the words "fire proof party wall" the following: "which shall extend not less than sixteen inches above the roof" so that said Paragraph 2, Section VI will read as follows: 2. Side Yards. In a residence district no build- ing, or any part thereof, shall be built within six feet of a side lot line or within twelve feet of any other building. In a business district no building shall be built. within six feet (6') of any lot line unless there is a fireproof wall or a fire- proof party wall which shall extend not less than sixteen inches above the roof. Said wall may be built on the lot line providing that the building is not to be used for human habitation. The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Plan- ning Board for its recommendation. ARTICLE L. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law now Section VI, Paragraph 4 pertaining to Lot Size by deleting the words "eighty-five hundred square feet" and inserting therein ten thousand square feet, and by deleting the words "eighty -feet- wide" and inserting one hundred feet wide, so that said paragraph 4, Section VI wilt read as follows: 4. Lot Size: No dwelling shall be erected in any district on a lot containing an area .of less than ten thousand square, feet or less than one hundred feet wide for 208 - a depth of eighty feet from the street line provided that one dwelling may be erected on any lot which, at the time this by-law is adopted, either is sep- arately owned or is shown on a recorded plan of lots. The Finance Committee -referred this Article to the Plan- ningBoard for its recommendation. ARTICLE M. To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning by-law now Section VI, Paragraph 5 pertaining to lot size by deleting the words "ten thousand - square feet, and inserting therein twelve thousand square feet. and by deleting the words "one hundred feet" and inserting one hundred ten feet, so that said Paragraph 5, Section VI will read as follows: -• - 5. On new subdivisions of land the corner lots thereon shall contain a minimum of 12,000 square feet with a minimum of 110 foot frontage on each street. The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Plan- ning Board for its recommendation. • ARTICLE N. • To hear the reports of all Committees. ARTICLE O. All elected officers . to be sworn in at this time. GENERAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary ' and compensation of all elective officers of the Town as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41, General Laws, as amended, to be effective as of January 1, 1956: Moderator, Selectmen, Auditor, Treasurer, Collector; Town Clerk, Tree Warden, Highway. Surveyor, Water Commission- • ers, Cemetery Commissioners, Trust Fund Commission- ers. The Finance Committee recommends the following salaries be paid to the elected officers to be made retroactive to January 1, 1956: Modrator-75.00;. Selectmen -5000.00 each for three members with $500.00 additional for the Chairman; (Including their services as members of the 209 Boards of Assessors, Welfare and Health; Auditor -25.00; Treasurer -2800.00; Collector -3850.00; . Town Clerk- 1700.00;- Tree Warden — 150.00; Highway Surveyor 4780.00; Water Commissioners -500.00 each for three mem- bers; Cemetery Commissioners -75.00 each for three mem- bers; Trust Fund Commissioners -25.00 each for three members. ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to set up and equip a Town. Engineering Department un- der the supervision of the Board of Selectmen and see what sum of money will be raised and appropriated therefor. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $8000.00 ARTICLE 3. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the fol- lowing accounts forthecurrent year: Moderator, Finance Committee, Selectmen, Auditor, Treasurer, Collector, As- sessors, Other Finance Offices and Accounts, Legal, Town Clerk, Election and Registration, Planning Board, Board of Appeals, Engineering, Town Halls and Other Town Prop- erty: The Finance Committee recommends the following sums for the current year; Moderator -75.00; Finance Committee 250.00; Selectmen -22870.00; Auditor -100.00; Treasurer - 9727.50; Collector -11975.00; Assessors -9360.00;. Other Finance Offices and Accounts -300.00; Legal -2000.00; Town Clerk 6657.50; Election and Registration -3405.00; Planning Board -200.00; Board of Appeals -525.00; Engin- eering -11000.00; Town Halls and Other Town Property - 11220.00 ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men and/or the Treasurer to reimburse Ca - core, Inc., in the sum of $162.00 being money paid .by Ca - core, Inc., to the Town for purchase of an invalid or illegal tax title. The. Finance Committee recommends the sum of $162.00. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the- sum of One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1000.00) for the purpose of restoration 210 and preservation of' Tow'. records under the supervision of the Town. Clerk: The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1000.00. ARTICLE 6: To see if' the Town will vote to become a member-_ of the Cape- Cod Planning District under the provisions of Chapter 40B of the General Laws, or take any action thereonor relative thereto. The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Plan- ning Board for its recommendation. - ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise :and appropriate a sum not to exceed $1500.00 to pay its, proportionate share of the costs and expenses of the Cape Cod Planning District or take anyaction thereon or relative thereto. • - Recommendation pending action taken on Article 6. ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Moderator to appoint a committee of three to revise and bring up to date the By -Laws of the Town and to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) for this purpose. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1,000.00. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Dol- lars ($700.00) for painting and repairs at the West Yar- mouth Community Building. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $700.00. ARTICLE 10. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Treasury for the purpose of the insulation of the attic roof above the sprinkler system in the new Town Office. - The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1100.00. ARTICLE 11. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purpose of installing an auxiliary power plant at the New Town Office Building for use in case of. electric power failure. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3000.00. 211 ARTICLE 12. To see What sum ,of money the Town will vote to. raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Treasury for the Reserve Fund for the current year. - The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $12000.00. ARTICLE 13. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for _the current year: Police Department, Fire Department. Sealer of Weights and Measures. Inspection of Plumbing. Inspection of Buildings, Inspection of Wiring. Moth Department, Dutch Elm Disease Control. Tree War- den, Other Protection of Persons and Property, Shellfish Warden, Buoys. The Finance Committee recommends the following sums for the current year:—Police Department -64686.00; Fire De- partment -17308.00; Sealer of Weights and Measures — 491.00; Inspection of Plumbing — 2500.00; Inspection of Buildings -4525.00; Inspection of Wiring -2200.00; Moth Department -3250.00; Dutch Elm Disease Control -1500.00; Tree* Warden -1845.00; Other Protection of Persons and Property -175.00; Shellfish Warden — 6425.00; Buoys — 700.00. ARTICLE 14. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to purchase and equip two new 1956 model automobiles for use as Po- lice Cruisers and authorize the Chief of Police to sell, trade, lease, exchange—or otherwise dispose of two (2) 1955 Nash Cruisers upon such terms and for such consideration and conditions and to such persons and corporations as he deems advisable, and for the best interests of the Town. The Finance Committee recommends 'the sum of $3500.00. ARTICLE 15. To see -if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) for the purpose of purchasing necessary new uniforms and replacing and repairing old uniforms. andjor parts thereof, for the Police and Fire Departnients of the Town, as provided by Section 6B, Chapter 40 of the General Laws. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $800.00. 212 ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Twen- ty_Five:Dollars ($425.00) for the purpose of purchasing a Traffic Guide Line Painting Machine. The Finance. Committee recommends the sum of $425.00. ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to' raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dol- lars ($800.00) for the purpose of purchasing two new Po- lice Cruiser radio sets and authorize the Chief of Police to sell. trade, exchange or otherwise dispose of two used radio sets upon such terms and for such consideration and condi- tions and to such persons and corporations as he deems advisable, and for the best interests of the Town. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $800.00. ARTICLE 18. To see what sum of money the Town will Vote to raise and appropriate—or-transfer from available funds in the Treasury for the- grading and landscaping and otherwise completing the new Police Sta- tion. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3500.00. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3000.00) to be added to the Stabilization Fund and held for the purchase of fire equipment and to determine the method of raising or appropriating money for the same. The Finance Committee recommends -the sum of $3000.00. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1250.00) for the purchase and in- stallation of Fire Alarm Equipment. Not recommended. ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) to landscape and improve the exterior grounds of the three fire stations. 'Not recommended. 213 ARTICLE 22.. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to 'sign, seal, acknowledge' and deliver an easeinent for the erection and upkeepof poles, wires and guys for the distribution of telephone and electric service over the property of Fire Station No. 2 in Yarmouth, to Henry R. Darling, without consideration. Recommended. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Two hundred Ninety -Five Dollars ($1295.00) for the purpose of Civil Defense. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1295.00. ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum . of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) to purchase, plant and maintain shade trees on or bordering the Town Ways of the Town under the direction of the .Tree Warden, who shall consult with a committee composed of the Tree Warden, Chairman of Park Commissioners and the Highway Surveyor. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1500.00. ARTICLE 25. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Board of Health account for the current year. -- The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $11150.00. ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dol- lars (.*1000.00.) to be paid to the Cape Cod Hospital for the establishment and maintenance of a Free Bed Fund in the hospital in accordance with Section 74, Chapter 111 of the General Laws or take any action in relation thereto or act fully- thereon. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1000.00. ARTICLE 27. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and . appropriate for the fol- lowing accounts for the current year: Highway General, Sidewalks, Snow and Ice Removal, Street Lights and Sig- nals. Street Signs. Highway Machinery Operating Aceount. 214 The Finance Committee recommends the followingGeneral-65,000.00; ids the current year: Highway Side- walks 6800.00; Snow and Ice Removal -61000.0; StHigh- reet Lights and Signals -15400.00; Stret Sig s00 way Machinery Operating e ARTICLE 28. To 'see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two T ousand Dol- lars 02000.00) for :the purchase of a /_ ton vehicle for the use of the Highway Department. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2000.00. ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of new two -tons dump trucks for the use of the Highway - Department. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3500.00. ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will authorize the High- way. Surveyor to sell, trade or otherwise dis- pose of the Town -owned 1950 two -ton dump truck upon such terms and such conditions and to such .persons or cor- porations as he deems advisable and for the best interests of the Town. Recommended. ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2500.00) for the purpose of enlarging . the present Highway Department Shed. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2500.00. ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Moderator to appoint _ a committee - to study the feasibility of the purchase of a Hot Mix Plant for the use of the Highway Department, such committee to report at the Next Annual Town Meeting. Recommended. ARTICLE 33. To see 'if the Town will vote to - raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Forty-six ($746.00) Dollars to maintain additional street lights on: 215 (1) Pole. No. 103/7 on Danbury Street and Run Pond Road, Bass River (2) Pole Nos. 32/24 & 32/22 & 32/3 Willow Street, Bass River (3) Pole No. 145/1 Berwick Road & Pine Cone Drive, West Yarmouth (4) Pole Nos. 232/1 & 232/2 & 232/3 & 232/4 & 232/10 on Molly; Road, West Yarmouth (5) Pole No. 277/8 on North Dennis Road & Cranberry Lane, Yarmouth (6) Pole No. 129 on Route 6A, Yarmouth (7) Pole No. 295/1 on Albert Street & Station Avenue, South Yarmouth (8) One Street light approximately 100 feet east of Pole No. 52/2 on Rosetta Street, West Yarmouth (9) Pole No. 159/37 on Sea View Avenue at South Shore Drive, Bass River (10) Pole No. 37/80 on Route 28 & Higgins Crowell Road, West Yarmouth (11) Pole Nos. 155/19 & 155/22 & 155/26 on High Bank Road, South Yarmouth (12) Pole Nos. 288/2 & 288/4 & 288/6 & 288/8 on Ocean Avenue, Bass River (13) Pole No. 22/73, South Shore Drive, Bass River (14) Pole No. 208/1 Samoset .Road, South Yarmouth (15) Pole No. 144/2 on Lewis Bay Boulevard, West Yar- mouth As requested by various persons, said lights to be in- stalled if deemed in the public interest by the Selectmen. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $746.00. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Thousand Dol- lars ($6000.00) for Chapter 90 Construction. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $6000.00. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand. Dol- lars ($1000.00) and appropriate from available funds in the Treasury the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) representing the State and County shares, said sums of money being for Chapter 90 Maintenance. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3000.00. ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to accept the 216 laying -out, alteration or locating anew of Town Ways in West Yarmouth known as Baker Avenue and Pond View Avenue, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of .said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose and for the improve- ment of these roads. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1376.00. ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of Town Ways in West Yarmouth, known as Cadet,Lane and Prospect Avenue, so-called with the boundaries and measure- ments as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Select- men to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of. a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and ap- propriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of these roads. Not recommended. ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will_ vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way and. Landing in South Yarmouth, known as Highland Avenue and Landing so-called, with the bound- aries and measurements as Made and reported by the Se- lectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent do- main on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way and Landing in the land .within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location and to see •what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvements of this road and Land- ing. 217 The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2500.00. ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, .alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Locust Street, so-called, with the boundaries --and measurements- as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and .authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town" Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2242.00. ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to accept the • laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known .as Lyman Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to pur- chase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $5886.00. ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of Town Ways in West Yarmouth, known as Mattakese and Nearmeadows Roads, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way. in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or relocation, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improve- ment of these roads. Not recommended. 218 ARTICLE 42. 'To see if the Town- will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth known as Morning Drive, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to pur- chase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to- -- see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Not recommended. ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Pemberton Road so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by' the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk .and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to pur- chase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteratiOu or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $355.00. ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to •accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Salt Box Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Not recommended. . • ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a 219 , • Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as' Sea Gull Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of 'a. Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the. Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $5011.00 ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Sunset Drive, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed With the. Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent -domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the side- lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Not recommended. ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in Yarmouthport, known as Wa- ter Street, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appro- priate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Not recommended. ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Webster Road, so - 220 called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Cle and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out.. alteration or re -location, and apo see propriate for thit what sum of money the Town will raise' and app P purpose, and for the improvement of this road. Not recommended. ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town *ill vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of Town Ways in West Yarmouth, known as 'Williams Road and Carver Road, so-called, with the boundaries and meas- urements as made and reported by the Selectmen and Sled with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Select- _ men to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a'public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -loca- tion. and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of these roads. • The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1953.00. ARTICLE 50. To see what sums heTown of to replace Yarmouth will raise and- appropriate he culvert on Park Avenue between Pole No. 13/7 and Pole No. 13/8. Also to obtain the necessary easements, grade, fill and resurface Park Avenue at this location so that proper road drainage is effected. (By petition) Not recommended. ARTICLE 51. To see what sum the Town of Yarmouth will raise and appropriate to replace the culvert on Park Avenue between Pole No. 13/2 and Pole No. 13/3. Also to fill, grade and resurface Park Avenue at this loca- tion so that proper road drainage is effected. (By petition) Not recommended. ARTICLE 52. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Public 221 Assistance Account for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $74,263.00. ARTICLE 53. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Veterans' Benefits for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $8000.00. ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will vote to sell to Yar- mouth Post #197 American Legion, Inc., that parcel of land with the buildings thereon, now occu- pied IV the Yarmouth Police Department, when vacated by said Department, for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other valuable considerations and authorize the Selectmen to give deed therefor in the name of the Town. Recommended. ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the action taken under Article 43 of the Annual Town Meeting of February 9, 1954 in which it was voted to lease to Yarmouth Post #197, American Legion, a --parcel of land situated directly south of the Fire Station in West Yarmouth. Recommended. ARTICLE 56. To see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for the School De- partment for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $245,877.63. ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of. Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for the Vocational Schools and Eye Glasses for Needy School Children. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $250.00. ARTICLE 58. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) for Adult Vocational Education. - 222 The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1000.00• ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($4800.00) for the maintenance and operation of the Physical Education Program in the Yarmouth geh1s.. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $48 .00. ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4000.00) for the maintenance and operation of the Athletic Field. and School Grounds. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $4000.00•• ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dol- lars ($800.00) to provide for the Tuition and Transportation of physically handicapped and mentally retarded school children as defined in Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1955. • The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $800.00• ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to install auxili- ary power plants to be used in case of electric power fail- ure in the Yarmouth High School and the Yarmouth Ele- mentary School. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $13500.00• ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7000.00) for the maintenance and operation of the School Cafeterias. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $7000.00• ARTICLE 64. To see what sum of money rifore the o n will vote to raise and appro p Yarmouth Regional School District for the Current Year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of. $81,566.56. ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate 223 a sum not to exceed :¢6000.00 for the purpose of maintaining the several libraries in the • Town to which the inhabitants. have access and distribute the same as fol- lows: one-half to the South Yarmouth Library Association, one-third to the Yarmouth Library Association and one- sixth to the West Yarmouth Library Association. (By - petition) Not recommended. ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2400.00) to be equally divided between • the three libraries in the Town which are open to the public: The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2400.00 ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will authorize the Select: en to disburse the equally to the three libraries in the Town which are ounty DoFund p n to the public. Recommended. ARTICLE 68. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to renovate the Old Town Office Building and sell to the South Yarmouth Library Association for public library purposes, the above mentioned parcel with the buildings thereon, for the suni of One Dollar ($1.00) and other valuable considerations, and authorize the Selectmen to give deed therefor in the name of the Town. Not recommended. - ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1800.00) for the purpose of razing the Ohl Town Office Building and filling, grading and landscap- ing the parcel of land which the building now occupies. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1800.00. ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will vote to sell to the. South Yarmouth Library Association for public library purposes those parcels of land marked .A -- and B, or either of them, as shown on "Preliminary Plan of '224 Land in South Yarmouth for the Town of Yarmouth, Scale 1 "-40', January 27, 1956, Kelly & Sweetser, .Engineers, Deiinisport, Mass." for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other valuable considerations, and authorize the Selectmen, to give deed therefor in the name of the Town. Recommendation from the floor. -- ARTICLE 71. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current year: Park Department, Bass River Golf Course. The Finance. Committee recommends the following sums for the current year: Park Dept. 15,900.00; Bass River Golf Course 29850.00 ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1600.00) for the purchase of a new One- half ton pick-up truck for the use of the Park Department. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1600.00. ARTICLE 73. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the erec- tion of Comfort Stations at Bay View Street Beach in West Yarmouth and at Wing's Grove Beach in South Yarmouth. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $4400.00. ARTICLE 74. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to hard -top the parking areas at Packet Landing in South Yarmouth and at the foot of Standish Way in West Yarmouth. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3100.00. ARTICLE 75. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the pur- pose of repairs and the installation of a concrete cap on the present mound -type sea-wall at the Town Beach, South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3550.00. ' ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the care, custody, management and control of the parcel of land acquired from the Estate of Charles A. 225 Wilbur (Dr. George B. Wilbur, South Dennis) under action taken .on Article 54, Annual Town Meeting, March 8, 1955, to the Park Department, and raise and appropriate a sum of money to begin the improvement of this parcel. The, Finance Committee _recommends the sum of $200.00. ARTICLE 77. To see if the Town will vote that the parcel of land described in the foregoing Article be known as "Wilbur Park." Recommended - ARTICLE 78. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Park Commissioners to appoint one of their members as Superintendent of Parks and fix the an- nual salary for same. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3600.00 annually. • ARTICLE 79. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Treasury to be used for the development, maintenance and improvement of Town - owned beach property, with or without any State and or County funds which may be made available for the same purpose. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $10,000.00. ARTICLE 80.• To see if the Town will vote to purchase or take by eminent domain for public beach pug poses, a parcel of land measuring 200 feet by 100 feet at the end of Baxter Avenue, West Yarmouth, on the right hand side thereof, bordering Lewis Bay, from the present owners thereof; and to see what sum or sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for such purposes of taking by eminent domain. (By Petition) Not recommended. ARTICLE 81. To see what sum or sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purpose of dredging and otherwise improving the entrance and channel of Bass River, or take any action in relation thereto or act fully thereon. (By petition) Not recommended. 226 0, ARTICLE 82. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to -raise and appropriate to help to de- fray the expense of the 1956 Little and Pony League Base- ball Teams, in accordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as amended by- Chapter'14of the Acts of 1955. The Finance Committee recommends -the sum of $500.00.. ARTICLE 83. To see what sum of money the Town will vote - to raise and appropriate for the purpose of conducting classes in Square Dancing for the young people• of the Town, the class to be held at Lyceum Hall under the sponsorship of the Girl Scouts and the Friday Club, in ac- cordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as amended by Chapter 14, Acts of 1955. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $500.00. ARTICLE 84. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate •to help to defray the expense of the 1956 Town Baseball Team in accordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of .1946 as amended by Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1955. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $750.00. ARTICLE 85. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the pur- pose of conducting Square Dances for the Public under the sponsorship of the Yarmouth Board of Trade in accordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as amended by Chap- ter 14 of the Acts of 1955. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $250.00. ARTICLE 86. To see if the Town will vote to raise . and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Dol- lars ($300.00) for the purpose of stocking ponds and other inland waters located within the Town with fish and for the purpose of liberating game within said limits, and to meet necessary expenses incidental thereto, including the feeding of game so liberated, and that a committee of three be appointed by the Selectmen to have charge of the work. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $300.00. 227 ARTICLE 87. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) for the purpose of further restoring the windmill at the foot of Willow Street, Bass River which was acquired under Article 26 of the Annual Town Meeting, February 10, 1953. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2000.00. ARTICLE 88. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provision of Chapter 40, Section 6A of the General Laws which provides for advertising its resources, advantages and attractions. Recommended. - ARTICLE 89. To see . if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred DoI- lars ($400.00) for the purpose of advertising its resources, advantages and attractions in accordance with Chapter 40, Section 6A of the General Laws. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $400.00. ARTICLE 90. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand .Eight Hundred Dollars ($5800.00) for the installation of a power line, water pump and motor, and irrigation system pipe at the Bass River Golf Course. The Finance Committee recommends the suni of $5800.00. ARTICLE 91. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current; year: Telephone Service, Elec- tric Service, Town Reports, Insurance. - The Finance Committee recommends the following sums for the current year:—Telephone Service --3900.00; Electric Service -2000.00; Town Reports -- 1800.00; Insurance — 14270.00. ARTICLE 92. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to pay bills of prior years, as provided by Chapter 179, Acts of 1941, and to act upon any other unpaid bills that -may properly come before this meeting. Recommendation from the floor. 228 ARTICLE 93. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to take by eminent domain or to ac- quire by purchase or otherwise, for the purpose of a public parking place, thoseparcels of land on . the East side of and off North Main Street, South Yarmouth Massachusetts, with the buildings thereon, if any, shown on Preliminary Plan of Land, dated February 2nd, 1956, and delineated thereon as Parcel A, Clayton C. Hallett (formerly home- stead of Fannie Hallett) ; Parcel B, Felice Vigliano Et .A1; or either of said parcels for such purpose, and to see what sum or sums of money the Town will raise and appropriate for such purpose or taking by eminent domain and to take any action and to act fully thereon. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $8001.00. ARTICLE 93A. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the re- moval of buildings and improvement of the property men- tioned in the preceding Article to provide a public parking area. • The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $4650.00. ARTICLE 94. To see if the Town will vote to petition the United States Post Office Department for City Delivery Service (Letter . Carrier House to House De- livery) for. those sections of the Town that are presently without this type of service and that a standing committee of five be appointed to see this proposition to a successful conclusion. (By Petition) No recommendation. ARTICLE 95. To see if the Town will vote to Memorialize United States Senator Leverett Saltonstall, United States Senator John F. Kennedy and Congressman Donald W. Nicholson that the Town has petitioned for City delivery Service and that they use their best efforts with the Post Office Department to further this cause. (By Petition) No recommendation. ARTICLE 96. To see if the Town will vote to return to the 229 Treasury the following unexpended appro- priation balances or take any action thereon: Decennial Census Car for Fire Chief Fire Alarm Equipment Purchase of Fire Truck Purchase of Car for Bldg. Insp. Purchase of Highway Truck (55) Purchase of Grader (55) Purchase of Highway Truck (54) Iligh Bank Road Easements Bryar Lane Davis Road Marigold Road Mayflower Terrace Rose Road Sharon Road Renovating School Workshop Englewood Beach Recommended. 57.17 .50 .13 1292.53 510.70 482.96 300.00 459.00 430.00 185.49 67.85 70.74 64.02 328.88 7.68 3.33 18.50 ARTICLE 97. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro riate the sum of 0 for the maintenance and operation of 6 the DepartmentWaterand to authorize the Assessors to use as estimated receipts the sum of $69,931.97 representing Water Department income of 1955. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $61,225.00. ARTICLE 98. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $6,000.00 from the Service Connec- tions Receipts Reserved Account, said sum to be used to purchase a mechanical digger. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $6000.00. ARTICLE 99. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate for the use of the Water Commissioners the sum of $8,068.34 now reserved as 1955 service connection receipts, said sum to be used for service connections for the year 1956. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $8068.34 ARTICLE 100. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Water Commissioners, Tree Warden, 230 Ar Park Commissioners and .Cemetery Commissioners to work for their departments at regular hourly wages and fix the rate of pay for same. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1.43 per hour. - — ARTICLE 101. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate a sum of money for the purpose of purchasing a 1956 Model one half ton pickup to be used by the Water Department. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1500.00. ARTICLE 102. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to sell, trade, Iease, ex- change or otherwise dispose of Town owned 1953 Dodge one half ton pickup upon such terms and such consideration and conditions and to such persons or corporations as they deem advisable and for the best interests.of the Town. Recommended. .. ARTICLE 103. To see if the Town will authorize the. Water Commissioners to purchase, acquire, or take by eminent domain a parcel of land now owned by Francis T. Sweeting et ux, bounded on the North by the Town of Yarmouth, on the West by Union Street, on the South by Francis T. Sweeting et ux and on the East by Charles Hall, and being shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Yar- mouth, Mass. for the Town of Yarmouth, Scale 1" equals 60', January 10, 1956, Kelly and Sweetser, Engineers, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropri- ate for this purpose. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1500.00. ARTICLE 104. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000.00) to be used for the extension of water mains on Town Ways. The -Finance Committee recommends the sum of $16000.00. ARTICLE 105. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) to be used for 231 1 the extension of water mains into private developments on a ten percent guaranteed revenue basis. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $15,000.00. ARTICLE 106. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raiseand appropriate for the care and maintenance of cemeteries for the _current year. ' The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $8430.00. ARTICLE 107. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dol- lars ($1000.00), said sum intended to continue a program of repairing and restoring the old grave stones in the Town's cemeteries under the direction of the Cemetery Commis- sioners. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1000.00. ARTICLE 108. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Trust Fund Commissioners for the Current Year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $75.00. ARTICLE 109. To see if the Town will vote to accept the sum of $7275.82, a bequest under the will of the late Ellen Chase and in accordance with the decree of the Probate Court in and for the County of Suffolk, Com- monwealth of Massachusetts, said bequest being given to the Town of Yarmouth under the provisions of said will and finally through said decree, to be administered by the Commissioners of Trust Funds as a scholarship fund for the benefit of future graduates of Yarmouth High School, and to be known as the "Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund". Recommended. • ARTICLE 110. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Debt and Interest Account for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $117,847.50. ARTICLE 111. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Moderator to appoint a committee of three to investigate the feasibility of the development of Mill Cove, in West Yarmouth, by the dredging of an en - 232 trancechannel and boat basin and for the construction of bulkheads with the .power in said Committeeto confer with the Department of Public Works ,as to financial assistance and engineering aid and to report its findings to the next regular town meeting. The Finance Committee referred this Article to the Plan ning Board for its . recommendation. . And you are hereby directed to serve.: this Warrant by posting up attested copies thereof at six public places, two on the north side of the Town and four on the south side, also by publication in the Yarmouth .Register, at least seven days before the time of holding said meeting, as aforesaid. Given under our hands and the Seal of the Town of Yarmouth hereto affixed, this Fifteenth day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty -Sia. (SEAL) HOWARD B. MONROE WILLIAM P. FROST HENRY R. DARLING Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth A true copy, Attest: HERMAN G. CURTIS 233 Constable - CONTENTS -- Annual Town Meeting, 1955 Appeal Board Assessors Births, Marriage and Deaths. Budget Recapitulation • Building Inspector Civil Defense Director Collector County Health Department Expenditures for 1955 - Financial Standing of Town Fire Department Fish and Game Committee Highway Surveyor Inspector of Wires List of Jurors Mid -Cape Little League Old Town Office Building Committee Park Department Planning Board Plumbing -Inspector Police Department Police Station Building Committee Public Libraries Public Welfare Recreation Commission Regional School District Registrars of Voters School Report Sealer of Weights and Measures Shellfish Constable State Auditor Town Auditor Town Clerk Town Officers Town Treasurer Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent Trust Funds 9 136 77 44 124 101 99 62 92 115 127 56 104 96 114 55 105 54 90 107 95 65 103 72 97 109 111 135 138 • 53 -102 81 135 127 3 129 59 114 - CONTENTS .......................... Veterans' Services ............. .................. 89 .....:......---..:.. .178 Voting List : ...:....:.::...................... .............. Warrant and Finance Committee Report for 1956 ...-••••� ...•••• ................................................... Water Department .....•..••-•---......... 69 201 • L 11 • 1w- st OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OT OLD YARMOUTH PHOTO BY HAYDN MADON ANNUAL REPORTS Town of Yarmouth 195.6 ANNUAL REPORTS of the • Officers of the Town of Yarmouth for the year ending' DECEMBER 31, 1956 THE REGISTER PRESS YARMOUTH PORT. MASS. 1957 s — 4 TOWN OFFICERS= -1956 ELECTED SELECTMEN Term Expires Howard B. Monroe, West Yarmouth 1959 William P. Frost, South Yarmouth 1958 Henry R. Darling, Yarmouthport 1957 TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport 1958 COLLECTOR OF TAXES AND WATER RATES Harold M. Kelley, South Yarmouth 1958 MODERATOR John G. Sears, South Yarmouth 1957 FINANCE COMMITTEE Bradford L. Tallman, Yarmouth 1959 Carlton E. Brown, West Yarmouth 1959 Arthur A. Ristau. South Yarmouth 1958 William D. Kelly, Yarmouthport 1958 John M. Newkirk, West Yarmouth 1958 Edmund Fruean, Jr., South Yarmouth 1957 Harry M. Robinson, South Yarmouth 1957 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Marjorie B. Kelly. South Yarmouth 1959 Winthrop V. Wilbur, West Yarmouth 1958 Dr. Sheldon L. Hunt, Yarmouthport 1958 Edward W. Ambrose. South Yarmouth 1957 Wallace C. Liberty, West Yarmouth 1957 • PLANNING BOARD Richard K. Johnson. West Yarmouth 1961 Elwin W. Coombs. West Yarmouth 1960 Sidney K. Horton. South Yarmouth 1959 Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport 1958 Byron R.. Hall, West Yarmouth 1957 WATER COMMISSIONERS Elwin W. `Coombs, West Yarmouth 1959 Eugene A. Homer. South Yarmouth 1958 Gerald O. Cash, Yarmouthport 1957 HIGHWAY SURVEYOR Gorham P. Homer, South Yarmouth 1958 3 PARK COMMISSIONERS Edward A. Johnson, South Yarmouth William B. Letteney, South Yarmouth William C. Angell, South Yarmouth COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS Frank W. Richards, West Yarmouth Gorham Pulsifer, Yarmouth Amit H. Castonguay, West Yarmouth CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS David L. Barnicoat, West Yarmouth Frederick C. Schauwecker, Yarmouth 1959 1958 Fernandus Baker, West Yarmouth 1951 John G. Sears, South YTarm WA RDEN AUDOR Dorothy P. Wildey, South Yarmouth1 1958 DIRECTOR OF BARNSTABLE COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE 1961 1959 1957 1959 1958 1957 1958 Harry C. Stever. Yarmouthport 1957 DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMISSION John E. Harris, Yarmouth 1959 Albert T. Chase, West Yarmouth 1958 Harold L. Hayes. Jr., Yarmouth 1957 Wallace C. Liberty, West Yarmouth (appointed) APPOINTED For School Department, See School Report TOWN COUNSEL Anvil H.. Castonguay, West Yarmouth- "- BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Henry. R. Darling William P. Frost Howard B. Monroe PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Helen W. Sweiey, South Yarmouth Dorothy M. Dunbar, South Yarmouth Marion F. Forsythe, West Dennis ACCOUNTING OFFICER Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport 4 Agent Social Worker Clerk SECRETARIES TO SELECTMEN . Joan L. Nickerson, South Yarmouth Dorothy Z. Ingraham, South Yarmouth , .. ASSISTANT ASSESSORS Barbara L. Johnson, West Yarmouth Mary J. Thomas; South Yarmouth:' • Joan L. Nickerson, South Yarmouth Dorothy Z. Ingraham, South Yarmouth Harry C. Stever, Yarmouthport Wallace C. Liberty, West Yarmouth Anthony J. Platani, West Yarmouth ASSISTANTS TO TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER Dorothy P. Wildey, South Yarmouth Beverly F. White; South Yarmouth .Jacqueline D. Poole, South Yarmouth ASSISTANTS TO COLLECTOR Ella B. Woodward,. South Yarmouth Mattie M. Crowell, South Yarmouth POLICE DEPARTMENT Herbert J. Jacon, West Yarmouth Theodore P. Reynolds, West Yarmouth Herbert E. Peterson, West Yarmouth Donald R. Flibotte, South Yarmouth CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR Wallace C. Liberty, West Yarmouth CONSTABLE Herman G. Curtis, South Yarmouth FIRE DEPARTMENT Dana H. Whittemore, Yarmouth - Ira R. Thacher, Yarmouth - Lloyd H. Dauphinais, South Yarmouth FOREST WARDEN Dana H. Whittemore, Yarmouth Ira R. Thacher, Yarmouth Lloyd H. Dauphinais, South Yarmouth Chief Deputy Chief Sergeant Sergeant Chief Deputy Chief Deputy Chief Warden Deputy Warden Deputy Warden MOTH SUPERINTENDENT John G. Sears, South Yarmouth WATER DEPARTMENT Clifton . W. Ellis, Yarmouth Superintendent Thomas B. Pulsifer, Yarmouth Asst. Superintendent • 5 1 INSPECTOR OF WIRES Edmund Fruean, Jr., South Yarmouth Robert W. Selfe, West Yarmouth BOARD OF APPEALS Paul T. Webber, Bass River _ Alexander Catto, Yarmouthport Harry S. Ryder, Yarmouthport • Kenneth H. Studley, West Yarmouth Harold L. Hayes, Jr., Yarmouth - ALTERNATE MEMBERS Thomas F. Matthews, Yarmouthport ' Albert E. Webb, South Yarmouth Eldredge F. Shaw BUILDING INSPECTOR Herman G. Curtis, South Yarmouth Haydn Mason, South Yarmouth I Inspector Asst. Inspector Tenn Expires 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957. Inspector Asst. Inspector SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Norton A. Nickerson, Yarmouthport PLUMBING INSPECTOR Albert Smith, Yarmouthport SHELLFISH WARDEN H. Bertram Kelley, Yarmouth MEDICAL AGENT OF BOARD OF HEALTH Fred L. Moore, M.D., Court House, Barnstable Sanitary Inspectors George F. Crocker, Jr., Hyannis Ernest C. Eldridge, South Chatham DOG OFFICERS Herbert J. Jason, West Yarmouth Theodore P. Reynolds, West Yarmouth INSPECTORS OF ANIMALS & SLAUGHTERING Harry C. Stever, Yarmouthport H. Bertram Kelley, Yarmouth VETERANS' AGENT AND BURIAL Thomas Milne, Marstons Mills Lillian N. Doane. Hyannis HARBOR MASTERS H. Bertram Kelley, Yarmouth Isaac Hills. 3rd. West Yarmouth Inspector Inspector Asst. Inspector 6 AGENT Agent Deputy Agent Assistant RECREATION COMMITTEE Term Expires 1959 1959 1958 1957 1957 Peter M. Sykes, South Yarmouth Darrell R. Shepherd, Yarmouth Lloyd L. Simmons, Yarmouth Nye Crowell, West Yarmouth Oscar W. Doane, Jr., West Yarmouth FENCE VIEWERS Samuel H. D. Drew, West Yarmouth Alexander Catto, Yarmouthport • REGISTRARS James S. Keaveney, South Yarmouth Richard B. Taylor, Yarmouthport Harry C. Stever, Yarmouthport Louis F. Moruzzi, West Yarmouth . . ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Dorothy P. Wildey, South Yarmouth PRECINCT OFFICERS Precinct No. 1 Warden, James H. Quirk Deputy Warden, Virginia K. Johnson Clerk, Norton A. Nickerson Deputy Clerk, William J. Mahon Inspector, Thomas F. Matthews Inspector, Stephen D. Crowley Deputy Inspector, Charles S. Riley Deputy Inspector, Joseph L. Francis Precinct No. 2 Warden, Nellie J. Thacher Deputy Warden, Ira R. Thacher Clerk, Harold L. Hayes, Jr. Deputy Clerk,' Stella A. Johnson Inspector, Arthur M. Johnson Inspector, Starr. Keith Deputy Inspector, Florence T. Schauwecker Deputy Inspector, -Herman—A: Ross Precinct No. 3 Warden, Thomas F. Pendergast Deputy Warden, Joseph P. Greelish Clerk, Herman G. Curtis Deputy Clerk, Haydn Mason Term Expires 1959 1958 1958 1957 7 Inspector, Thomas • Paul Kerrigan• • Inspector, Thomas E. Collins Inspector, Walter Ward Jones ' Inspector, Joseph Wildey' Deputy Inspector, Richard Ellsworth Robsham Deputy Inspector, Edward Kesti • ' Deputy Inspector, Ernest R. Small Deputy Inspector, William V. Brown Precinct No. 4 Warden, Wallace C. Liberty Deputy Warden, Harold H. Williams Clerk, Albert T. Chase Deputy Clerk, Gilbert D. Macomber Inspector, Samuel H. D. Drew Inspector, Herbert J. Jason Inspector, Ruth E. Williams Inspector, Emma C. LaFrance Inspector, Howard A. Gott Inspector, Harry T. Lawrence Deputy Inspector, Donald L. Rainier Deputy Inspector, George R. Saner Deputy Inspector, Francis J. Crosby Deputy Inspector, Henry P. Askeli Deputy Inspector, Charles S. Ginn Deputy Inspector, Hilda S. Hills 8. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1956 - REPORT OF TOWN ELECTION .. Yarmouth, Massachusetts, March 12, 1956 The polls •were opened in the four precincts of the Town at 12:00 o'clock Noon -and closed at 7:00 o'clock P.M. The results of the balloting was' as follows :— Prec. 1 Free. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 By Precincts 158 157 705 651 Selectman, for three years Howard B. Monroe 77 47 426 289 839 Howard W. Marchant 78 110 277 360 825 Blanks 3 — 2 2 7 '4 Moderator, for one year unexpired term Howard E. Ferguson 71 51 87 122 331 John G. Sears 80 104 598 • 469 1251 Blanks - 7 2 20 60 89 Member of the Finance Committee, for three years (two to be elected) Bradford L. Tallman 125 131 553 419 Carlton E. Brown 88 96 419 395 Blanks 102 85 438 485 Vernon Campbell 1 1 Vernon A. Campbell, Jr. 2 Jean Hill •1 William C. Angell 1 Member of the Planning Board, for three years unexpired term Sidney K. Horton 128 135 Blanks 30 22 Edward Taylor Howard Spurr Robert I. White Eleanor Finn Member of the Planning Board, for five years Richard K. Johnson 82 92 379 Blanks • 51 52 274 25 13 • 52 John F. Martin 9 Total 1671 1228 998 1110 2 2 1 1 598 506 1367 107 141 300 1 1 1 •1 1 1 1• 1 426 979 163 540 62 152 f Member of the School Committee, : - for three years Marjorie B. Kelly 89 90 343 Albert E. Webb 61 64 348 Blanks 8 3 14 Jean Hill Member of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District Committee, for three years John E. Harris 144 155 634 Blanks 14 2 71 Norman S. Chapman (Sr.) Member of the Board of Water Commissioners, for three years Elwin W. Coombs 131 140 602 548 1421 Blanks 27 17 103 101 248 Carlton •Cotell James J. Quinlan Member of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners, for three years David L. Barnicoat '50 55 202 273 580 Anthony J. Platani 44 55 195 228 522 Alexander C. Todd, Jr. 45 45 287 113 490 Blanks 19 2 21 36 78 Robert Hill 1 1 Member of the Trust Fund Com- missioners, for three years Frank W. Richards 133 147 609 540 1429 Blanks 25 10 96 110 241 Joseph Finn 1 1 300 288 62 822 761 87 1 1 536 1469 114 201 1 1 1 1 1 1 JAMES S. KEAVENEY LOUIS F. MORUZZI HARRY C. STEVER RICHARD B. TAYLOR Registrars of Voters. 10 .TOWN OF YARMOUTH March •31, 1956 A record of the recount of the vote for the -office of Selectman, in accordance with petition of March r recount 9, filed6) with the Town Clerk, March 20, (as, is as follows:— . Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total • By Precincts 156 153 705 657 1671 Selectman, for three years'? 44 426 292 839 Howard B. Monroe Howard W. Marchant 76 109 277 363 825 Blanks • We the undersigned members of the Board of Regis- trars of Voters of the Town of Yarmouth certify that the above schedule of the return of votes for the office of Se- lectman, as recounted on March 31, 1956, shows Howard B. Monroe to have the highest number of votes and appears to - have been elected to •the: said office. JAMES S. KEAVENEY LOUIS F. MORUZZI HARRY C. STEVER RICHARD. B. TAYLOR Registrars of Voters. 11 r REPORT OF THE MEETING Yarmouth, Massachusetts, March 13, 1956 The Second day of the Annual Town Meeting to act upon the articles in the Warrant was called to order by the Moderator at 1:00 o'clock P.M. in the Elementary School Building in South Yarmouth on the above date. The Invocation was offered by the Rev. K. W. Larrison. By permission of the people assembled, Mr. -Shelden Thayer was given the floor. Mr. William Curtis Angell was called to the platform. In behalf of the American Red Cross a citation was presented to Mr. Angell for his heroic rescue of Donald K. Kelley, from the frigid water of Bass River, on November 8, 1955. The Moderator, Mr. John G. Sears read the Warrant with the exception of the articles. The articles were read as they were taken up to be acted upon. Acting under Article A the Town Clerk read the results of the Election of Town Officers on the Official Ballot, Mon- day, March 12, 1955 as tabulated by the Board of Registrars of Voters. The Moderator appointed Charles O. Wilkins II, Nellie J. Thacher, Lloyd H. Dauphinais and Lillian B. Hattaway to act as tellers. The tellers came forward and were duly sworn by the Moderator. Acting under Article B on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to elect Harry C. Stever to serve as Director of the Cape Cod Extension Service for one year. Acting under Article C on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the revenue of the current financial year, and to issue note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 4, Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Acting under Article D on motion duly made and sec- onded . it was unanimously voted to assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the Gen- eral Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massa- chusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non -tidal rivers and streams, 12 harbors, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Harbor, in accordance with Sec- tion 11 of Chapter 91 of the. General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity there- for to the Commonwealth. Acting under Article E on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to authorize the Selectmen to sell at public sale any real estate the Town may acquire by Tax Title Foreclosures and Takings. Mr. Coombs, Vice Chairman of the Planning Board, at this time thanked Mr. Albert V. Niemi for his faithful work in connection with his Chairmanship of the Planning Board. Acting under Article F. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Planning Board to change and amend the Building Code as follows: By adding after the words "fire resistant material" in the third sentence of Paragraph 3, Section 9 the following: "Except where the garage is connected to the dwelling by a breezeway of six (6) feet or more in length. In the latter ease, however. there must be a firestop installed between the ceiling and underside of the roof boarding of the breeze- way with the side towards the garage covered with fireproof material." So that Paragraph 3. Section 9 will read as follows: "Attached or breezeway garages. On wall side ad- joining dwelling two by four (2x4) shall be sixteen inches (16") on center. Ceiling shall be furred one by three (1x3) sixteen inches (16") on center. Wall adjoining dwelling and entire ceiling shall be covered with fire re- sistant material, except where the - garage is connected to the dwelling by a breezeway of six (6) feet or more in length. In the latter case, however, there must be a fire - stop installed between the ceiling and underside of the roof boarding of the breezeway with the side towards the garage covered with fireproof material. If sheetrock is used, all joints to be tight and properly filled. No windows shall be placed on dwelling side of garage. If a door is used on dwelling side of garage, it shall be of fire resisting material and self-closing. A breezeway shall not be less than six feet (6') from dwelling to garage." The vote on Article F. • Acting under Article F. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Planning Board to change and amend the Building Code as follows: , By adding after the words "fire resistant material in 13 the third sentence of Paragraph 3, Section 9 the following: "Except where the garage is connected to the dwelling by a breezeway of six (6) feet or more in length. In the latter case, however, there must be a firestop installed between the ceiling and underside of the roof boarding of the breeze- way with the side towards the garage, covered' with fire- proof material." So that Paragraph 3, Section 9 will read as follows: • "Attached or breezeway garages. On wall side ad- joining dwelling two by four (2x4) shall be sixteen inches (16") on center. Ceiling shall be furred one by three (1x3) sixteen inches (16") on center. Wall adjoining dwelling and entire ceiling shall be covered with fire resistant mate rial, except where the garage is connected to the dwelling by a breezeway of six (6) feet or more in length. In the latter case, however, there must be a firestop installed be- tween the ceiling and underside of the roof boarding of the breezeway with the side towards the garage covered with fireproof material. If sheetrock is used; all joints to be tight and properly filled. No windows shall be placed on dwelling side of garage. If a door is used on dwelling side of garage, it shall be of fire resisting material and self- closing. A breezewa3' shall not be less than six feet (6') from dwelling to garage." A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to delete after the words "In the latter case, however," the following: "there must be a firestop installed between the ceiling and underside of the roof boarding of the breeze- way with the side towards the garage covered with fireproof material. If sheetrock is used, all joints to be tight and -- properly filled." and to delete also, "If a door is used on dwelling side of garage, it shall be of fire.resisting material and self-closing," so that Paragraph 3, Section 9 will read as follows: "Attached or breezeway garages. On wall side adjoin- ing dwelling two by four (2x4) shall be sixteen inches (16") on center. Ceiling.shall be furred one by three (1x3) sixteen -inches (16") 011 center. Wall adjoining dwelling and entire ceiling shall be covered with fire resistant mate- rial, except where the garage is connected to the dwelling by a breezeway of six (6) feet or more in length. In the latter case, however, no windows shall be placed on dwell- ing side of garage. A breezeway shall not be less than six feet (6') from. dwelling to garage." 14 The vote on the amendment was declared unanimous by the Moderator. The vote on the Article as amended was also declared unanimous by the Moderator. Article G. To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the Building Code as follows: By adding the following Section after Section 10, said Section to be known as Section 10A as follows: Section 10A Fire Stopping Par. 1 All buildings except dwellings having an open unoccupied area between the underside of the roof board- ing and the ceiling of the floor below shall be firestopped as follows: Par. 2 MOTELS: A double faced fire stop partition covered with fireproof material from the underside of the roof boarding to the ceiling of the space below shall be in- stalled above the partition below which separates every two units. Par. 3 PUBLIC BUILDINGS: Must be firestopped in the same manner as above and at intervals by the Fire Chief or the Building Inspector. The vote on Article G. Acting under Article G. A motion was duly made and second as recommended by the Planning Board to change and amend the Building Code as follows: By adding the following Section after Section 10, said section to be known as Section 10A as follows: Section 10A Fire Stopping Par. 1 All buildings except dwellings having an, open unoccupied area between the underside of the roof board- ing and the ceiling of the floor below shall be firestopped as follows: Par. 2 MOTELS: A double faced fire stop partition covered with fireproof material from the underside of the roof boarding to the ceiling of the space below shall be in- stalled above the partition below which separates every two units. Par. 3 PUBLIC BUILDINGS: Must be firestopped in the same manner as above and at intervals by the Fire Chief or the Building Inspector. A motion was duly made and seconded to emend by adding after the word intervals in Par. 3 PUBLIC BUILD- INGS, "as recommended" so that Par. 3 PUBLIC BUILD- INGS would read as follows: 15 Par. 3 PUBLIC BUILDINGS: Must be firestopped in the same manner as above and at intervals as recom- mended by the Fire Chief or the Building Inspector. The vote on the amendment was declared unanimous by the Moderator. -The Hand Vote on the original motion as amended was as follows: Yes 106 No 30 and the Moderator declared the motion carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. Article H. To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the Building Code as follows: By changing the fee in Section 13, Paragraph 5 from $3.00 to $5.00 The Vote on Article H. Acting under Article H on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the PIanning Board to changeand amend the Building Code as follows: By changing the fee in Section 13, Paragraph 5 from $3.00 to $5.00 Article L To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the Zoning By -Laws as follows: 1. By adding to the first sentence in Paragraph 1, Section III the following: "With the exception of Paragraph 7-C, Section II, relating to signs." And to further amend said Section by adding to Section III an additional paragraph to be known as 1-A to read as follows: "1-A: Signs shall be permitted in a business district in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Signs herein shall mean all advertising devices or insignia whether lettered or not, designed to promote a business, the sale of a product or of a service. 2. The area of a sign or other advertising device shall be determined by the multiplication of the extreme width and the extreme height, including borders, and without deductions for open space or other irregularities. 3. Supporting posts, pillars or arms in excess of ac- cepted sizes herein shall be included in the total dimen- sions on the sign or signs involved. All signs on the premises shall be kept in good condition, properly painted and presenting a good appearance in keeping with the area where located. 16- 4. Illuminated signs shall not have any glare distract- ing to drivers nor shall there be any exposed neon or ,gas - tube filled signs or illumination." 2. Size:. There shall be but one double faced sign within fifteen, feet of the highway boundary, and said sign shall be limited. in area to twelve" square feet with the lower border not more than three feet from the ground level. If said sign is located between fifteen feet and eighteen feet from the road boundary it may be fifteen square feet in area, and if located over eighteen feet from the road boundary, said. sign may contain not over 21 square feet, with lower edge not more than five feet and seven feet from the ground level respectively. 3. Single Faced Signs: Sinele faced signs parallel to the highway and not in contact with a building will be allowed 33 1/3% over the previous limits with the same lower border restrictions. Signs on buildings may be of the same size as_.permitted single faced signs, but with the exception of cut-out let- ters, they may notbe painted or posted_ on the surface of any building without an intermediary removable surface. Cut-out letters must be kept within sizes proportional to the area on which used. No signs may be painted or affixed to a rock or tree. There shall be not more than one so- called "National" emblem of not more than thirty square inches displayed, unless incorporated within the limits of the regular sign. There shall be no more than one "Ac- cessory" sign and this shall not exceed three square feet in area. A 'No Vacanev" sign may be displayed as a con- venience to the public, but there shall not be a "Vacancy" sign displayed at any time unless this is incorporated with- in the regular sign at the time these codes are: adopted. -No__.-__ sign or other advertising device shall be permitted within the Town limits that, in the opinion of the Selectmen and/ or the Building Inspector having regard for the health and safety of the public, the danger of fire or in consideration of the general atmosphere of the area would be considered detracting or a hazard. Signs on Town. Ways erected as a public convenience will be limited to so-called "Communi- ty" displays and shall require a permit to be issued by the Building Inspector. These will be limited to a'standard size and lettering and will be maintained by a person or persons designated by the Board of Selectmen. Gasoline stations and garages will be allowed only the stan- •17 dard permanent oil -company sign, in addition to name sign. Only one so-called "17". sign will be allowed and so-called "Special" signs will be permitted on sides or head of gaso- line -pumps only. The Vote on Article L Acting under Article I. A motion was duly made and sec- onded as recommended by the Planning Board to change and amend the Zoning By -Laws as follows: 1. By adding to the first sentence in Paragraph 1. Section III the following: "With the exception of Paragraph 7-C, Section II, relating to signs." And to further amend said Section by adding to Section III an additional paragraph to be known as 1-A to read as follows: "1-A. Signs shall be permitted in a business district in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Signs herein shall mean all advertising devices or insignia whether lettered or not. designed to promote a business, the sale of a product or of a service. 2.- The area of a sign or other advertising device shall be determined- by the multiplication of the extreme width and the extreme height, including borders and without de- ductions for open space or other irregularities. 3. Supporting posts, pillars or arms in excess of accepted sizes herein shall be included in the total dimen- sions on the sign or signs involved. All signs on the prem- ises shall be kept in good condition. properly painted and presenting a good _appearance in keeping with the area where located. 4. Illuminated signs shall not have any glare dis- tracting to drivers nor shall there be any exposed neon or gas -tube filled signs or illumination. 2. Size: There shall be but one double faced sign within fifteen feet of the highway boundary, and said sign shall be limited in area to twelve square feet with the lower border not more than three feet from the ground level. If said sign is located between fifteen feet and eighteen feet from- the road boundary it may be fifteen square feet in area, and if located over eighteen feet from the road boundary, said sign may contain not over 21 square feet, with lower edge not more than five feet and seven feet from the ground leve] respectively. - 3. Single Faced -Signs: Single faced signs parallel to th0e highway and not in contact with a building will be allowed 33 1/3% over the 18 previous limits with the same lower border restrictions. Signs on buildings may be of the same size as permitted single faced signs, but with the exception of cut-out letters, they may not be painted or posted on the surface of any building without an intermediary removable surface. Cut- out letters must be kept within sizes proportional to the area on which used. No signs may be painted or affixed to a rock or tree. There shall be no more than one so-called "National" emblem of not more than thirty :square inches displayed, unless incorporated within the limits of the reg- ular sign. There shall be no more than one "Accessory sign and this shall not exceed three square feet in area.. A "No Vacancy" sign may be displayed as a convenience to the public, but there shall not be a "Vacancy" sign dis- - played at any time unless this is incorporated within the regular sign at the time these codes are adopted. No sign or other advertising device shall be permitted with- in the Town limits that, in the opinion of the Selectmen and/or the Building inspector having regard for the health and safety of the public, the danger of fire or in considera- tion of the general atmosphere of the area would be con- sidered detracting or a hazard. Signs on Town Nays erected as a public convenience will be limited to so-called "Community displays and•shall re- quire a permit to be issued by the Building Inspector. These will be limited to a standard size and lettering and will be maintained by a. person or persons designated by the Board of Selectmen. Gasoline stations and garages will be allowed only the standard permanent oil -company sign, in addition to name sign. Only one so-called "V" sign will be allowed and so-called "Special" signs will be permitted on sides or head of gasoline pumps only. A. lengthy amendment, duly made and seconded, was sub- - mitted, which amendment was not carried. A second motion was duly made and seconded to amend as follows: Article L Section III, Paragraph 1A, Provision 3: Delete: "in excess of accepted sizes herein shall be included in the total dimensions of the sign or signs _ in- volved" Substitute: "of other than accepted sizes or design shall require the approval of the Building Inspector." Article I. Section III, Paragraph 2: Size: Delete all of Section 2 and Substitute: There shall be but one double faced sign of not over 19 4 12 square feet within 15 feet of the highway boundary. If said sign is located between 15 and 18 feet from the road boundary itmay be 15 square feet in area and if located more than 18 feet from the road boundary it may contain not over 21 square feet. The height and location of all such signs may be regulated by the Building' Inspector. Article 1, Section III, Paragraph 3: Single Faced Signs: Delete: "With the same lower border restriction." Substitute: "The height and location of all such signs shall be regulated by the Building Inspector." Article I, Section III, Paragraph 3, Line 12: Delete: "There shall be no more than one so-called "National" emblem of not more than thirty square inches displayed. unless incorporated within the limits of the regular sign." Substitute: "There shall be no more than two (2) so- called "National" emblems of not more than a total of 1,000 square inches and not more than 600 square inches for any one such emblem." Article I, Section III, Paragraph 3: Delete: "the paragraph beginning with "A "No Va- cancy" sign" and ending with "these codes are adopted." " So that Article I, Section III, Paragraph 1A, Provision 3 will read: Supporting posts, pillars or arms of other than ac- cepted sizes or design shall require the approval of the Building Inspector. All signs on the premises shall be. kept in good condition, properly painted and presenting a good appearance in keeping with the area where located. Article I. Section III, Paragraph 2 will read: There shall be but one double faced sign of not over 12 square feet within 15 feet of the highway boundary. If said sign is located between 15 and 18 feet from the road boundary it may be 15 square feet in area and if located more than 18 feet from the road boundary it may contain not over 21 square feet. The height and location of all such signs may be regulated by the Building Inspector. Article 1, Section III, Paragraph 3. Single Faced Signs will read: Single faced signs parallel to the highway and not in contact with a building will be allowed 33 1/3% over the previous limits, the height and location of all signs shall be regulated by the Building Inspector. Signs on buildings may be of the samesize as permitted single faced signs, but with the exception of cut-out letters, they may 20 not be painted or posted on the surface of any building without an intermediary removable surface. Cut-out letters must be kept within sizes bproportional to the area on affixed to a rocn which used. No signs may painted or tree. so-called "National" - There shall be no more than two (2) emblems of not more than a total of 1,000 square inches and not more than 600 square inches for any one such emblem. There shall be no more than one "Accessory" sign and this shall not exceed three square feet in area. No sign or other advertising device shall be permitted with- in the Town limits that, in the opinion of the Selectmen and/or the Building Inspector having regard for the health and safety of the public, the danger of fire or in considera- tion of the general atmosphere of the area would be con- sidered detracting or a hazard. Signs or Town Ways erected as a public convenience will be limited to so-called "Community" displays and shall require a permit to be issued by the Building Inspector. These will be limited to a standard size and lettering and will be maintained by a person or persons designated by the Board of Selectmen. Gasoline stations and garages will be allowed only the standard permanent oil -company sign, in addition to name sign. Only one so-called "V" sign will be allowed and so-called "special"signs will be permitted on sides or. head of gasoline pumps only. The Hand Vote on the amendment was as follows: - Yes 158 No 53 and was declared carried by the Mod- erator. The Hand Vote on the original motion as amended was as follows: Yes . 149 No 47 and the Moderator declared the motion carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. Article J. To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the Zoning •By -Law as follows: In Paragraph 7-C, Section II, by deleting the word "twelve" therein and inserting the word "six" so that Section II, Paragraph 7-C will read as follows: "Signs. except in a business district, one sign may be allowed pertaining to the lease, sale or use of a lot or_build- ing on which placed and not exceeding a total area of six square feet ; in a residential district, signs, may be allowed on a lot occupied by a dwelling, but there shall not be al - 21 lowed more than one sign of six square feet pertaining to the use thereof or bearing the name or occupation of any occupant or occupants." The vote on Article J. Acting under Article J. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Planning Board to change and amend the Zoning By -Law as follows: In Paragraph 7-C, Section II, by deleting the word "twelve" therein and inserting the word "six" so that Section II, Paragraph 7-C will read as follows: "Signs, except in a business district, one sign may be allowed pertaining to the lease, sale or use of a lot or build- ing on which placed and not exceeding a total area of six square feet ; in a residential district, signs may be allowed on a lot occupied by a dwelling, but -there shall not be al- lowed more than one sign of .six square feet pertaining to the use thereof or bearing the name or occupation of any occupant or occupants." A motion was duly made and seconded to amend by adding: "A real estate 'development in a residential area will be permitted the same sign sizes as allowed in a business area as long as active building and selling is taking place. Such signs must be removed within 30 days after such activities cease." So that Section II, Paragraph 7-C will read as follows: "Signs, except in a business district, one sign may be allowed pertaining to the lease, sale or use of a lot or build- ing on which placed and not exceeding a total area of six square feet; in a residential district, signs may be allowed on a lot occupied by a dwelling, but there shall not be al- -lowed more than one sign of six square feet pertaining to the use thereof or bearing the name of occupation of any occupant, or occupants.• - A real estate development in a residential area will be permitted the same sign sizes as allowed in a business area as long as active building and selling is taking place. Such signs must be removed within 30 days after such ac- tivities cease." The vote on the amendment was carried. The vote on the original motion as amended was unani- mous and so declared by the Moderator. Article K. To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the Zoning By -Law as follows: 22 By inserting in Paragraph 2, Section VI after the words `-`fireproof party wall" the following: "which shall extend not less -than sixteen inches above the roof" so that said Paragraph 2, Section VI will read as follows: 2. Side Yards. In a residence district no building, - or any part thereof, shall be built within six feet of a side lot line or within twelve feet of any other building. In a business district no building shall be built within six feet (6') of any lot line unless there is a fireproof wall or a fire= proof party wall which shall extend not less than sixteen inches above the roof. Said wall may be built on the lot line providing that the building is not to be used for human habitation. The vote on Article K. Acting under Article K on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Planning Board to change and amend the Zoning By -Law as follows: By inserting in Paragraph 2, Section VI after the words "fireproof party wall" the following: "which shall extend not less than sixteen inches above the roof" so that said paragraph 2, Section VI will read as follows: 2: Side Yards. In a residence district no building, or any part thereof, shall be built within six feet of a side lot line or within twelve feet of any other building. In a business district no building shall be built within six feet (6') of any lot line unless there is a fireproof wall or a fire- proof party wall which shall extend not less than sixteen inches above the roof. Said wall may be built on the lot line providing that the building is not to be used for human habitation. Acting under Article L Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article M Voted indefinitely postponed. The Moderator at this time called a five minute recess, Order was again called at 3:20 P. M. Acting under Article N, no committees reported at this time. Acting under Article O: The following Elected Officials came forward and were . duly sworn by the Moderator : Howard- B. Monroe 23 Richard K. Johnson Marjorie B. Kelly John E. Harris Elwin W: Coombs and David Ir.. Barnicoat John G. Sears, Bradford L. Tallman, Carlton E. Brown, Sidney K. Horton and Frank W. Richards were sworn by the Town Clerk. Acting under. Article 1 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee that the following salaries be paid to all elective officers of the Town to be made retroactive to January 1, 1956 :—Moderator—$75.00: Selectmen—$5,000.00each for three members with $500.00 additional far -the Chairman; (Including their services as members of the Boards of As- sessors. Welfare and Health);Auditor-$25.00; Treasurer— $2.800.00; Collector—$3.850.00; Town Clerk—$1,700.00; Tree Warden—$150.00; Highway Surveyor—$4,780.00; Wa- ter Commissioners—X500.00 each for three members; Ceme- tery Commissioners—$75.00 each for three members; Trust Fund Commissioners $25.00 each for three members. Acting under Article 2 Indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 3 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the following accounts for the current year: Moderator—$75.00: Finance Committee—$250.00; Selectmen—$22,870.00; Auditor — $100.00; Treasurer—$9,727.50; Collector—X11.975.00; As- sessors- $10.860.00;_ Other Finance Offices and Accounts— $300.00; Legal—$2,000.00; Town Clerk—$6.657.50; Election and Registration—$3,405.00; Planning Board—$200.00; Board of Appeals—$525.00; Engineering—$6,000.00; Town Hall and Other Town Property -411,220.00. - Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to take up and act upon Articles 94 and 95 at this time. Acting under Article 94. A motion was duly made and seconded to petition the United States Post Office Depart- ment for City Delivery Service (Letter Carrier House to House Delivery) for those sections of the Town that are presently without this type of service and that a standing committee of five be appointed to see this proposition to a successful conclusion. A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to add the words "by the Moderator" after "committee of five 24 be appointed". so the motion will read as follows: to petition the United States Post Office Department for City . Delivery Service (Letter Carrier House to House Delivery) - forthose sections of the Town that are presently without this type of service and that a standing committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to see this proposition to a successful conclusion. The vote on the amendment was carried in the affirma- tive. The Hand Vote on the original motion as amended was as follows: Yes 202 No 31 and the Moderator declared the motion carried in the affirmative. (By Petition) Acting under Article 95 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted to Memorialize United States Senator Leverett Saltonstall, United States Senator John F. Ken- nedy and Congressman Donald W. Nicholson that the Town has petitioned far City delivery Service and that they use. their best efforts with the Post Office Department to further this cause. (By Petition) Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted" to take up and act upon Article 49 at this time. Acting under Article 49. A motion was duly made and seconded to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of Town Ways in West Yarmouth, known as Wil- liams Road and Carver Road, so-called (Section A) with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and author- • ize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by em- inentdomain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out. alteration or relocating, and to raise and appropri- ate the sum of One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty- three Dollars ($1,953.00) for this purpose and for the im- provement of this road. The Hand Vote was as follows: Yes 254 No - 1 and the vote was declared carried in the affirmative by the Moderator. • Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to take up and act upon Article 80 at this time. Acting under Article 80 Voted indefinitely postponed. • Acting under Article 4 25 Voted indefinitely postponed. A motion duly made and seconded was voted to recess and reconvene at 7 :00 P.M. The Meeting was again called to order by the Moderator at 7:00 P. M. Irving C. Ellis. appointed Assistant Moderator, to take care of the overflow in the Cafeteria Room. Mr. Ellis came forward and was duly sworn by the Moderator. Richard K. Johnson and Joseph Elwin Tripp were ap- pointed tellers for the overflow room and they too came forward and were duly sworn by the Moderator. - Acting under Article 5 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the purpose of restoration and preservation of Town records under the supervision of the Town Clerk. Acting under Article 6 on motionduly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Planning Board to become a member of the Cape Cod Planning District un- der the provisions of Chapter 40B of the General Laws. Acting under Article 7. A .motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Planning Board to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to pay its proportionate share of the costs and expenses of the Cape Cod Planning District, or take any action thereon or relative thereto. The Hand Vote was as follows: Yes 179 No 156 and the motion was declared carried by the Moderator. . A motion duly made and seconded to reconsider action on Article 7 was carried in the affirmative. Again acting under Article Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 8. A . motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Moderator to appoint a committee of three to revise and bring up to date the By -Laws of the Town and to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for this purpose. The motion was declared not carried by the Moderator. Acting under Article 9 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the 26 Finance Committee to appropriate from Surplus Revenue Account g the ren airsSeven theHundred larmouth ollars $G Community 0) for Building..painting P Building. Acting under Article 10. A motion t on wa edu y midee and seconded as recommended by o appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of One Thousand. One Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00) for the purpose insulation tffattic sprink- ler system in the newTown Oce The motion was declared not carried by the Moderator. . Acting under Article 11. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of Three diary power plant Doat the ars oNew r eTownoOfice Building for tse of installing an he P the use in case of electric power failuTo A aeOFi a Hundretion to d was duly made and seconded to appropriate Dollars ($500.00) from the Surplus Revenue Account for the purpose of the article. The vote on the amendment was not carried. The vote on the original- motion was carried and so declared by the Moderator.. Acting under Article 12 on motion dtil e FF, a and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by mittee to appropriate or transfer the sum of Twelve hou- sand Dollars ($12,000.00) from the Over -Lay Surplus Ac- count for the Reserve Fund Account for the current year. Acting under Article 13 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted ase o theefobythe wthe Finance Conunittee to raise and appropriate sums for the current year :-- $64 686.00 Police Department 64,606.00 Fire Department 491.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures . Inspection of Plumbing 2,500.00 Inspection of Buildings 4,525.002,200.00 Inspection of Wiring ,20.00 Moth Department 2 . Dutch Elm Disease Control 1,500.001.845.00 Tree Warden 175.00 Other Protection of Persons and -Property 65.00 Shellfish Warden . 705.00 Buoys ... Acting under,Article_14 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was. voted as recommended by -,the Finance Com - 27 1 mittee to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) to purchase and equip two new 1956 model automobiles for use as Police Cruisers and authorize the Chief of Police .to sell, trade, lease, ex- change or otherwise dispose of two (2) 1955 Nash Cruisers upon such terms and for .such consideration and conditions and to such persons and- corporations as he deems advis- able, and for the best interests of the Town. Acting under Article 15 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to raise and appropriate the sum of One Th;,usand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) for the purpose of pur- chasing necessary new uniforms and replacing and repair- ing old uniforms and/or parts thereof, for the Police and Fire Departments of the Town as provided by Section 6B, Chapter 40 of the General Laws. Acting under Article 16 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($425.00) for the purpose of purchasing a Traffic Guide Line Painting Machine. Acting under Article 17 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) for the purpose of purchasing two new Police Cruiser radio sets and authorize the Chief of Police to sell, trade, exchange or otherwise dispose of two used radio sets upon such terms and for such consideration and conditions and to such persons and corporations as he deems advisable, and for the best interests of the Town. Acting under Article 18 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by. the Finance Com- mittee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue .Account the sum of 500.00) for grading Hundred and landscaping com- pleting the new Police Station. Acting under Article 19 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000-00Tf6 be added to the Stabilization Fund and held for the purchase of fire equipment. Acting under Article 20. A motion was duly made and seconded to raise and appropriate the sum. of One Thou- sand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,250.00) for the pur- 28 4,j:. chase and installation of Fire Alarm Equipment. This ar- ticle Was not recommended by the Finance Committee. The hand vote was as follows: Yes 147 No 159 and the Moderator declared the motion not carried. Acting under Article 21. A motion was duly made and seconded to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) to landscape andimprove the exterior grounds of the three fire stations. The motion was declared not carried by the Moderator. Acting under Article '22 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to authorize the Selectmen to sign, seal, acknowl- edge and deliver an easement for the erection and upkeep of poles. wires and guys for the distribution of telephone and electric service over the property of Fire Station No. 2 in Yarmouth, to Henry R. Darling, without consideration. Upon motion duly made and seconded to reconsider action on Article- 20. The hand vote was as follows: Yes 252 No 46 and the Moderator declared the motion carried. Again acting under Article 20. A motion duly made and seconded was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,250.00) for the purchase and installation of Fire Alarm Equipment. A motion duly made and seconded to reconsider Ar- ticle 22 was not carried and so declared by the Moderator. Acting under Article 23 on motion duly made and seconded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Ninety -Five Dollars ($1,295.00) for the pur- pose of Civil Defense. Acting under Article 24 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to purchase, plant and maintain shade trees on or bordering the Town Ways of the Town under the direction of the Tree Warden, who shall consult with a committee composed of the Tree War- den, Chairman of Park Commissioners and the Highway Surveyor. Acting under Article 25 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to raise and appropriate the sum of Eleven Thou- sand One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($11,150.00) for "the Board of Health Account for the current year. 29 1 Acting under Article 26 'on- motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended. by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to :be. paid :to the Cape Cod Hospital for the establishment and maintenance of a Free Bed Fund in the. Hospital in accordance with Section 74, Chapter 111 of the General. Laws or take any action in relation thereto or act fully thereon; Acting under Article 27, on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current year: Highway General 465,000.00 Sidewalks 6,800.00 Snow and Ice Removal 6,000.00 Street Lights and Signals 15,400.00 Street Signs 1,000.00 Highway Machinery Operating Account 6,500.00. Acting under Article 28 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Rev- enue Account the sum of Two Thousand Dollars' ($2,000.00) for the purchase of a 1/, ton commercial vehicle for the use of the Highway Department. Acting under Article 29 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Rev- enue Account the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) for the purchase of a new two -ton dump truck for the use of the Highway Department. Acting under Article 30 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Highway Surveyor to sell. trade or otherwise dispose of the Town -owned 1950 two -ton dump truck upon such .terms and such conditions and to such persons or corporations as he deems advisable and for the best interests of the Town. Acting under Article 31 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Rev- enue Account the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dol- lars ($2.500.00) for the purpose of enlarging the present Highway Department Shed. Acting under Article 32 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com - 30 mittee to: authorize the Moderator to appoint a committee to study the, feasibility of the purchase of a Hot Mix Plant • for the use of the Highway Department, such committee to , report at the- Next Annual Town Meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded to take up and act upon Articles 93 and 93A at this time, the hand vote was as follows: Yes . 331 - No 14 and the Moderator declared the motion car- ried. Acting under Article 93. •A motion was duly made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain or to acquire by purchase or otherwise, for the pur- pose of a public parking place, those parcels of land on the East side of and off North Main Street, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, with the buildings thereon, if -any, shown on Preliminary Plan of Land, dated February 2nd, 1956, and delineated thereon as Parcel A, Clayton C. Hallett (for- merly homestead of Fannie Hallett) : Parcel B, Felice Vigliano Et Al: or either of said parcels for such purpose, and to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Thousand and One Dollars for such purpose or taking by eminent do- main. A motion was duly made and seconded to indefinitely postpone. The hand vote was as follows: Yes 232 No 123 and the Moderator declared the motion indefinitely -postponed. Acting under Article 93A Voted indefinitely postponed. • Acting under Article 33 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate .the sum of Seven Hundred and Forty -Six Dollars ($746.00) to main- fain additional street lights on: ( 1) Pole No. 103/7 on Danbury Street and Run Pond Road,' Bass River ( 2) Pole Nos. 32/24. & 32/22 & 32/3 'Willow Street, Bass River Pole No. 145/1 Berwick Road & Pine Cone Drive, \Vest Yarmouth ( 4) Pole Nos. 232/1 & 232/2 & 232/3 & 232/10 on Molly Road, West Yarmouth ( 3) 31 ( 5) Pole No. 277/8 on North Dennis Road & Cran- berry Lane, Yarmouth ( 6) Pole No. 129 on Route 6A, Yarmouth ( 7) Pole No. 295/1 on Albert Street & Station Ave- nue, South Yarmouth ( 8) One Street light approximately 100 feet east of Pole No. 52/2 on Rosetta Street, West Yarmouth ( 9) Pole No. 159/37 on Sea View Avenue at South Shore Drive, Bass River (10) Pole No. 37/80 on Route .28 & Higgins Crowell Road, 'West Yarmouth (11) Pole Nos. 115/19 & 155/22 & 155/26 on High Bank Road, South Yarmouth (12) Pole Nos. 288/2 & 288/4 & 288/6 & 288/8 on Ocean Avenue, Bass River (13) Pole No. 22/73, South Shore Drive, Bass River (14) Pole No. 208/1 Samoset Road, South Yarmouth (15) Pole No. 144/2 on Lewis Bay Boulevard, West Yarmouth _—_ _ As requested by various persons, said lights to be in- stalled if deemed in the public interest by the Selectmen. Acting under Article 34 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) for Chapter 90 Construction. At this time a motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn this meeting as near as possible to 10:30 P. M. and reconvene at 7:00 o'clock P. M. March 14, 1956. A motion duly made and seconded to take up and act upon Articles 56 through 64 at this time was not carried. A motion duly made and seconded to take up and act upon Article 40 at this time was not carried. A motion duly made and seconded to take up and act upon Articles 68, 69 and 70 at this time was not carried. Acting under Article 35 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 36. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of Town Ways in West Yarmouth known as Baker Avenue and Pond View Avenue, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in 32 the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy -Six Dollars ($1- 376.00) for this purpose and for the improvements of these .roads. The hand vote was as follows: . Yes 199 No 26 and the Moderator declared the motion carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. Acting under Article 37. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Planning Board to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of. Town Ways in West Yarmouth, known as Cadet Lane and Prospect Avenue, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or relocation, and to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand One Hun- dred and Eighty -Two Dollars ($1,182.00) for this purpose and for the improvement of these roads. - - - The hand vote was as follows: Yes 140 - - No 79 and the Moderator declared the motion not - - carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. A motion duly made and seconded to take up and act upon Article 44 at this time was not carried. A motion was duly made and seconded to take up and act upon Article 40 at this time. The hand vote was as follows Yes 212 No 53 and the motion was declared carried by the Moderator. Acting under Article 40_. on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Planning Board to accept the laying -out, alteration or lo- cating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Lyman Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measure- ments easure ments as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Se- lectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on' the be- half of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re- location, and to raise and appropriate the "sum of Five 33 Thousand Eight- Hundred and Eighty -Six Dollars ($5, 886.00) for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. On motion duly made and seconded it was voted to ad- journ and reconvene at 7:00 P.M. March 14, 1956. The adjourned Town Meeting was called to order by the Moderator John G. Sears at 7:00 P. M. on March 14, 1956. Acting under- Article 38 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 39 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Planning Board to accept the laying -out, alteration or lo- cating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Locust Street. so-called, with the boundaries and measure- ments as made and reported by the. Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Se- lectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand,- Two hundred and Forty -Two Dollars ($2. 242.00) for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. Acting under Article 41. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Planning Board to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Mattakese Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and author- ize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by em- inent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out. alteration or relocation. and to raise and appro- priate the sum of Two Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty - Two Dollars ($2,632.00) for this purpose and for the im- provement of this road. The hand vote was as follows: Yes 185 No 19 and the Moderator declared the motion car- ried by the requisite two-thirds vote. A king under Article 42 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 43 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 44. A motion was duly made 34 and seconded to accept the laying -out, alteration or locat- ing anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, knowL as Salt Box Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measure- ments as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed\ with the Town Clerk and authorize and, instruct the Select- men to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf, of the Town a public easement of. a Town Way 'in the land - within the sidelines of said•,lay-out, alteration or re -lots- , tion, and to raise and appropriate the sum :of Two Thou • - sand, Five Hundred and Thirty -Three Dollars ($2,533.00) for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. This road was not recommended by the Planning Board. The hand vote was as follows: Yes 163 No 99 and the Moderator declared the motion not carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. Acting under Article 45. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Planning Board to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Sea Gull Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -Out, alteration or re -location. and to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand and Eleven Dollars ($5,011.00) for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. A motion was duly made and seconded to indefinitely postpone. The hand vote was as follows: Yes 63 No 196 and the Moderator declared the motion not carried. A motion was duly made and seconded to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)., The vote on the amendment was not carried and so declared by the Moderator. The hand vote on the original motion was as follows: Yes 190 No 96 and the Moderator declared the motion carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. As there seemed to be some doubt as the two-thirds vote a second count was taken as follows: Yes • 216 35 No 105 and the Moderator again declared the motion carried by the requisite two-thirds vote. A motion duly made and seconded to reconsider Article 44 at this time was, not carried. Acting under Article 46, A motion was duly made and seconded to accept the :laying -out, alteration or location anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Sunset Drive, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported- by the Selectmen and filed with -the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on.the behalf~ of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the: -sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, Seven Hundred and Thirty -Five Dollars ($2,735.00) for this pur- pose and for the improvement of this road. A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). The hand vote on the amendment was as fol- lows: • Yes 74 No 94 and the Moderator declared the motion not carried. A motion was duly made and seconded to amend so that the laying -out of Sunset Drive would include only from South Street to Parcel 8. Approximately 890.16 feet, and to raise and appropriate Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for the purpose. The vote on the amendment was unanimous. The vote on the original motion as amended was un- animous and so declared by the Moderator. Acting under Article 47 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Planning Board to accept the -laying -out, alteration or lo- cating anew of a Town Way in Yarmouthport, known as Water Street, so-called with the boundaries and measure- ments as made and reported by the Selectmen' and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Select- men .to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or relocation, and to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand. Three Hundred and Eighty -Eight Dollars ($3,388.00) for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. Acting under Article 48 on motion'duly made and sec - 36 onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Planning Board to accept the laying -out, alteration or lo- cating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Webster Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measure- ment as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, Four Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($2,420.00) for this purpose and for the improvement of this road: Acting under Article 50 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to replace the culvert on Park Avenue between Pole No. 13/7 and Pole No. 13/8. Also to obtain the necessary ease- ments, grade, fill and resurface Park Avenue at this loca- tion so that proper road drainage is effected. Acting under Article 51 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) to replace the culvert on Park Avenue between Pole No. 13/2 and Pole 13/3. Also to fill, grade and resurface Park Avenue at this location so that proper road drainage is effected. Acting under Article 52 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Seventy -Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty -Three Dollars ($74,263.00) for. the Public Assistance Account for the current year. Acting under Article 53 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) for the Veterans' Bene- fits Account for the current year: Acting under Article 54 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 55 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to rescind the action taken under Article 43 of the Annual Town Meeting of February 9. 1954 in which it was voted to lease to Yarmouth Post No. 197, American Legion, a parcel of land situated directly south of the Fire Station in West Yarmouth. Acting under Article 56 on motion duly made and sec - 37 1 onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by• the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred and Forty -Five Thousand and Eight Hun- dred - and Seventy -Seven Dollars and Sixty -Three Cents ($245,877.63) for the School Department for ,the current year. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unani- mously voted to take up and act upon Articles 68, 69 and 70 at this time. Acting under Article 68 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 69. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to postpone action on this article for one (1) year. - Acting under Article 70 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 57 on motion duh- made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for Vocational Schools and Eye Glasses for Needy School Children. At this time a motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn this meeting as near as. possible to 10:30 P.M. and reconvene at 7:00 o'clock P.M. March 15, 1956. A hand vote was as follows: Yes 162 No 85 and the Moderator declared the motion car- ried. Acting under Article 58 on motion duly made -and -sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for Adult Vocational Educa- tion. Acting under Article 59 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand Eight Ilundred Dollars ($4,800.00) • for the maintenance and operation of the Physical. Education Pro- gram in the Yarmouth Schools. Acting under Article 60 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4.000.00) for the maintenance and operation of the Athletic Field and School Grounds. Acting under Article 61, on motion duly made and sec - 38 onded it was unanimously; voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum ' of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) to provide for the Tuition and Transportation of physically handicapped and mentally retarded school children as defined in Chapter 772 .of the Acts of 1955. Acting under Article 62. A motion was duly made and seconded to postpone action under this article and make it the 1st order of business at the adjourned meeting of March 15, 1956. The hand vote was as follows: Yes 143 No 69 and the Moderator declared the mo- tion carried. Acting under Article 63 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00) for the maintenance and operation of the School Cafeterias. Acting under Article 64 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Eighty -One Thousand, Five Hundred and Sixty -Six Dol- lars and Fifty -Six Cents ($81,566.56) for the Dennis -Yar- mouth Regional School District for the current year. Acting under Article 65 the recommendations of the Finance Committee were not accepted and on motion duly made and seconded it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) for the purpose of maintaining the several libraries in the Town to which the inhabitants have access and distribute the same as' follows: one-half to the South Yarmouth Library Associa- tion, one-third to the Yarmouth Library Association and one-sixth to the West Yarmouth Library Association. Acting under Article 66 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 67 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Selectmen to disburse the County Dog Fund equally to the three libraries in the Town which are open to the public. Acting under Article 71 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to raise and appropriate'. for the following accounts for the current year:. 39' Park Department $15,900.00 Bass River Golf Course 29,850.00 On motion duly made and seconded it was• voted to postpone action on Article 72 until after Article 78 has been acted upon. Acting under Article 73. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($4,400.00) for the erection of Comfort Stations at Bay View Street Beach in West Yarmouth and at Wing's Grove Beach in South Yarmouth. A motion duly made and seconded to indefinitely post- pone was not voted. A motion to amend was duly made and seconded to strike out the words "and at Wing's Grove Beach in South Yarmouth" and reduce the appropriation to Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($2,200.00). The..vote on the amend- ment was carried in the affirmative. The vote on the orig- inal motion as amended was unanimously voted. On motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn until 7 :00 o'clock. P. M. March 15, 1956. The adjourned Town Meeting was called to order by the Moderator John G. Sears at 7 :00 P. M. on March 15, 1956. On motion duly made and seconded it was voted to take up Article 62, (the order of the day) at 8:00 P. M. as the assembly was small. Acting under Article 74 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of Three Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($3,100.00) to hard -top the parking areas at Packet Landing in South Yarmouth and at the foot of Standish Way in West Yar- mouth. -- - A motion duly made and seconded to reconsider Article 73 was voted at this time. Again acting under Article 73. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($4,- 400.00) for the erection. of Comfort Stations at Bay View Street Beach in West Yarmouth and at Wing's Grove Beach in South Yarmouth. 40 i� : ' ',µ,y;; II The hand vote was as follows: Yes 99 • No 49 and the Moderator declared the motion carried in the affirmative. Kenneth Harvey Studley was appointed to act as a teller by the Moderator and came forward and was duly sworn. Acting under Article 75 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thou- sand Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($3,550.00) for the purpose of repairs and the installation of a concrete cap on the present mound -type sea-wall at the Town Beach, South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth. - Acting under Article 76 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to transfer the care, custody, manage- ment and control of the parcel of land acquired from the Estate of Charles A. Wilbur (Dr. George B. Wilbur, South Dennis) under action taken on Article 54, Annual Town Meeting, March 8, 1955, to the Park Department, and raise and appropriate the sum of $200.00 to begin the improve- ment of this parcel. Acting under Article 77 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended that the parcel of land described in the foregoing Article be known as "Wilbur Park." Acting under Article 78 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to authorize the Park Commissioners to appoint one of their members as Superintendent of Parks and fix the annual salary at Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($3,600.00). _ It being 8:00 o'clock P. M. Article 62 was taken up to be acted upon. Acting under Article 62 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($13,500.00) to install auxiliary power plants to be used in case of electric power failure in the Yarmouth. High School and the Yar- mouth Elementary School. Acting under Article 72 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Rev - 41 enue Account the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Dol- lars ($1,600.00) for the purchase of- a new one-half ton pick-up truck for the use of the Park Department. Acting under Article 79 on motion duly., made and sec- onded it was voted as recommended by the Finance Com- mittee to appropriate from the Surplus Reyenue Account the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to be used for the development, maintenance and improvement of Town -owned beach property, with or without any State and or County Funds which may be made available for the same purpose. Acting under Article 81 on motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously voted to raise and appropri- ate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the purpose of dredging the entrance and channel of Bass River, together with funds available from the State. Acting under Article 82 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to help to defray the ex- pense of the 1956 Little and Pony League Baseball Teams, in accordance with Chapter 225 of the •Acts of 1946 as amended by Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1955. Acting under Article 83 on motion daily made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as • recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the Sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for the purpose of con- ducting classes •in Square Dancing for the young people of the Town. the class to be held at Lyceum Hall under the sponsorship of the Girl Scouts and the Friday Club, in accordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as amend- ed by Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1955. A motion duly made and seconded to reconsider Ar- ticle 78 at this time was not carried. Acting under Article 84 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to . raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) to help to defray the expense of the 1956 Town Baseball Team in ac- cordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as amended by Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1955. Acting under Article 85 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for the purpose 42 of conducting Square Dances' for the Public under the sponsorship of the Yarmouth Board of Trade in accordance with Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1946 as. amended by Chap= ter 14 of the Acts of 1955. Acting under Article 86 on motion duly_made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for the purpose of stock- ing ponds and other inland waters located within the Town with fish and for the purpose of liberating game within said limits, and to meet necessary expenses incidental there- to, including the feeding of game so liberated, and that a committee of three be appointed by the Selectmen to have charge of the work. Acting under Article 87 on motion duly made and see- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for the purpose of further restoring the windmill at the foot of Willow Street; Bass River which. was acquired under Article 26 of the Annual Town Meeting, February 10, 1953. A motion duly made and seconded was voted to. defer action on Articles 88 and 89 for a few minutes., Acting under Article 90 on notion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Rev- enue Account the sum of . Five Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($5.800.00) for the installation of a power line, water pump and motor, and irrigation system pipe. at the Bass River Golf Course. - Acting under Article 91 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as' recommended by the Finance committee to raise and appropriate for the fol- lowing accounts for the current year: Telephone Service Account $3,900.00 Electric Service Account 2,000.00 Town Reports 2,200.00 Insurance . 14,270.00 Acting under Article 92 Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 96 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Conunittee to return to the Treasury the follow- ing unexpended appropriation balances or take any action thereon: 43 Decennial Census $ 57.17 Car for Fire Chief .50 Fire Alarm Equipment .28 Purchase of Fire_ Truck 1,292.53 Purchase of Car for Building Inspector 510.70 Purchase of Highway Truck (55) -482.96. Purchase of Grader (55) 300.00 Purchase of Highway Truck (54) . 459.00 High Bank Road Easements 430.00 Bryar Lane 185.49 Davis Road 67.85 Marigold Road 70.74 Mayflower Terrace 64.02 Rose Road - 328.88 Sharon Road 7.68 Renovating School Workshop 3.33 Englewood Beach 18.30 Acting under Article 97 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Sixty -One Thousand, Two Hundred and Twenty -Five Dol- lars ($61,225.00) for the maintenance and operation of the Water Department and to authorize the .Assessors to use as estimated receipts the sum of $69,931.97 representing Wa- ter Department income of 1955. Acting under Article 98. A motion duly made and sec- onded as recommended by the Finance Committee to trans- fer the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6.000.00) from the Service Connections Receipts Reserve Account, said sum to be used topurchase a mechanical digger. A motion duly made and seconded was voted to strike out the word "mechanical". The original motion as amended was unanimously vot- ed and so declared by the Moderator. Acting under Article 99 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate for the use of the Water Commissioners the sum of Eight Thousand and Sixty -Eight Dollars and Thirty -Four Cents ($8,068.34) now reserved as 1955 service connection receipts, said sum to be used for service connections for the year 1956. Acting under Article 100 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Water Commissioners, Tree Warden. Park Commissioners and Cemetery Commis - 44 sioners .to work for their Departments at regular hourly wages and fix the rate of pay at $1.43 per hour. Acting under Article 101 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of -One Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for the purpose of purchasing a 1956 Model one-half ton pick-up to be used by the Water Department. Acting under Article 102 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Water Commissioners • to sell, trade. lease, exchange or otherwise dispose of Town owned 1953 Dodge one-half ton pickup upon such terms and such consideration and conditions and to such persons or corporations as they deem advisable and for the best interests of the town. Acting under Article 103 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to authorize the Water Commissioners to purchase. acquire, or take by eminent domain a parcel of land now owned by Francis T. Sweeting et ux, bounded on the North by the Town of Yarmouth, on the West by Union Street, on the South by Francis. T. Sweeting et ux and on the East by Charles Hall, and being shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Yarmouth, Mass. for the Town of Yarmouth, Scale 1" equals 60', January 10, 1956, Kelly and Sweetser, Engineers, and to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,- 500.00). Acting under Article 104 on motion duly made and see- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000.00) to be used for the extension of water mains on Town Ways. Acting under Article 105. A motion was duly made and seconded as recommended by the Finance Committee to appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15.000.00) to be used for the extension of water mains into private developments on a ten per cent guaranteed revenue basis. A motion duly made and seconded was unanimously voted to insert the word "Annual" between the- words guaranteed and revenue so as to read guaranteed Annual revenue. - 45 The motion. as amended Was unanimously voted and so declared by the Moderator. • : ..Acting under article -88. A motion Was duly made and seconded as recommended to accept the provision of Chap- ter 40, Section 6A of the General Laws which provides for advertising its resources, advantages and attractions • The hand vote was as follows: Yes 63 No 53 and the Moderator declared the motion carried in the affirmative. Acting under Article 89 - Voted indefinitely postponed. Acting under Article 106 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirty Dollars ($8.- 430.00) for the care and maintenance of cemeteries for the current year. Acting under Article 107 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) said sum intended to continue a program of repairing and restoring the old grave stones in the Town's cemeteries under the direction of the . Cemetery Commissioners. Acting under Article 108 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as ,recommended by the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00) for the Trust Fund Com- missioners for the current year. Acting under Article 109 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the Finance Committee to accept the sum of Seven Thousand Two IIundred and Seventy -Five Dollars and Eighty -Two Cents ($7.275.82) a bequest under the will of the late.Ellen Chase and in accordance with the decree of the Probate Court in and for the. County of Suffolk, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, said bequest being given to the Town of Yarmouth finder the provisions of said will and finally through said decree, to be administered by the Commis- sioners of Trust Funds as a scholarship fund for the benefit of future graduates of Yarmouth High School, and to be known as the "Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund." Acting under Article 110 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted as recommended by the 46 Finance Committee to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred and Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty -Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($117,847.50) for the. Debt and Interest Account for the current year. Acting under Article 111 on motion duly made and sec- onded it was unanimously voted to authorize the Moderator to appoint a committee. of three to investigate the feasibility of the development of Mill Cove, in West Yarmouth,by the dredging of an entrance channel and boat basin and for the construction of bulkheads with the power in said Committee to confer with the Department of Public Works as to financial assistance and engineering aid and to report its findings to the next regular town meeting. A resolution was offered by Mrs. Myrtle Morin com- mending the Moderator on his excellent work, the Finance Board and Chairmen of various Commissioners on their reports. to the Selectmen for their forebearance and to Mr. John O. Housman for all his co-operation. On motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn. The Meeting adjourned at 10:00 o'clock P. M. RICHARD B. TAYLOR Town Clerk. THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Barnstable ss. To either of the constables of the Town of Yarmouth Greeting: In -the -name of the Commonwealth you are hereby re- quired to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in the several Precincts of said Town on Tuesday, the Twenty-fourth Day -- of April, 1956 at 12:00 o'clock Noon, for the following pur- poses: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Election of Candidates of Political Parties for the follow- ing offices: • 10 Delegates at. Large to the National Convention, of the • Republican Party. 10 Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Conven- tion of the Republican Party. 47 24 Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. - 24 Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. 2 District Delegates to the National Convention of the Republican Party, 9th Congressional Dist. 2 Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention of the REpublican Party, 9th Congressional Dist. 4 District Delegates to the National Convention of the Democratic Party, 9th Congressional Dist. 2 Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention of the Democratic Party, 9th Congressional Dist. District Members of State Committee—(One Man and One Woman) for each political party for the Cape & Plymouth Senatorial District. 10 Members of the RepublicanTown Committee. 10 Members of the Democratic Town Committee. Presidential Preference. The polis will be open from 12:00 o'clock Noon to 7 :00 o'clock P. M. Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this llth day of April, A.D., 1956 HOWARD B. MONROE WM. P. FROST HENRY R. DARLING Selectmen of Yarmouth (SEAL).-- - A true copy, Attest: HERMAN G. CURTIS, Constable. Yarmouth, Mass., April 11'th 1956. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Town of Yarmouth, April 24, 1956 The polls were opened in the four precincts of the Town at 12:00 o'clock Noon and closed at 7:00 o'clock P. M. The results of the balloting was as follows: DEMOCRATIC PA Prec. 1 Prec. 2 By Precincts 2 5 Delegates at Large (48) (120) John F. Kennedy 1 5 Paul A. Dever 1 4 John W. McCormack 1 . 4 John B. Hynes 1 • 3 RTY • Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total 9. 5 21 (216) (120) (504) 7 5 18 • 6 5 16 8 5 18 5 5 14 48 1 William H. Burke, Jr. Margaret M. O'Riordan James M. Curley Thomas J. Buckley Edward J. Cronin John E. Powers Michael F. Skerry Albert S. Previte, Jr. John A. Callahan J. William Belanger Daniel Rudsten Ida R. Lyons Garrett H. Byrne Daniel B. Brunton James D. O'Brien John F. Kane Howard W. Fitzpatrick John S. Begley .Tames J. Corbett Jackson J. Holtz Blanks 1 4 3 .. ` 5 •13 1 2 3 5 •11 1 4 6 . 5 16 1 4 , 8 5 18 1 5 4 •5 15 1 •4 4 5 14 1 2 4 5 • 12 1 2 3 5 11 1 3 3 5 12 1 2 2 5 10 1 2 3 5 11 1 2 3 5 11 1 4 3 5 13 1 2 . 2 5 10 1 2 2 5 10 1 2 2 5 10 1 3 3 5 12 1 2 2 5 10 1 2 2 5 10 1 2 2 5 10 24 49 126 0 199 Alternate Delegates at Large Joseph A. DeGublielmo J. Henry Goguen Chester A. Dolan, Jr. Michael LoPresti Peter J. Rzeznikiewiez Francis E. Lavigne Salvatore Camileo Leonard J. Warner Silas F. Taylor Mary A. Tomasello Hugh J. McLaughlin Doris Racicot Anna Sullivan Mary DePasquale Murray 1 Charles N. Collatos 1 Anthony M. Scibelli 1 Matthew L. McGrath, Jr. 1 Joseph Garczynski, Jr. 1 Edward Krock .James R. Carter . Thomas J. Hannon Harry L. Silva Jean S..LeCompte 1 1 2 5 9 1 1 2 5 9 1 2 3 ,5` 11 1 1 2 5 9 1 1 2 5 9 1 1 3 5 10 1 1 2 5 9 1- 1 2 5 9 1 1. 2 5 9 1 1 3 5 10 1 1 3 5 10 1 2 2 5 10 1 2 2 5 10 1 2 5 9 1 3 5 10 1 2 5 -9 3 3 5 12 1 2 5 9 1 1 2 .5, 9 1 1 2 5 •• 9 1 . 3 3 5 12 1 1 2 5 9 1 1 2 5 9 • 49 John F. Cahill 1 Blanks 24 9th District Delegates - (Grouped) (8) Helen L. Buckley Francis L. Lawler Edmund Dinis Theophile Jean DesRoches Blanks 8 9th District Alternate Delegates (Grouped) (4) Joseph Enos — Arthur J. Mullen — Blanks 4 9th District Delegates (Not Grouped) (6) Godfroid Frank Grenier — John B. Nunes — Joseph A. Sylvia, Jr. — Blanks 6 State Committee—Cape and Plymouth District= Man (2) Thomas S. Callahan 1 Thomas F. Quinn Daniel L. Sullivan — Blanks 1 State Committee—Cape and Plymouth District— Woman (2) Mary M. Crowley 1 Nancy A. Ward — 1 (20) 2 2 2• 2 2 2- 2 6 Preference (2) 2 Blanks Town Committee Joseph P. Greelish James H. Quirk Harold L. Hayes Matthew J. Steele Esther L. Steele James C. Fairweather Thomas F. Pendergast Blanks President ial Blanks 2 2 5 10 88 161 0 273 (20) (36) (20) (84). -3 6 5 14 2 6 5 13 2 4' 5 11 - 1 5 4 10 12 15 . 1 36 (10) (18) (10) (42) 2 5 5 12 4 4 5 .13-- 4 9 0 17 (15) (27) (15) (63) — 1 3 4 1 — 3 4 — - 4 4 14 26 5 51 (5) (9) (5) (21) 2 4 2 9 — — 0 — 1 2 2 5 2 3 1 7 (5) (9) (5) (21) 1 4 2 8 1 1 2 4 3 4 1 9 (50) (90) (50) (210) 2 6 4 14 4 7 4 17 2 8 4 16 2 6 4 14 2 6 4 14 2.. 6 4 14 2 6 4 14 34 45 22 107 (5) (9) (5) (21) 1 1 5 9 Adlai Stevenson 2 2 John W. McCormack — 2 6 REPUBLICAN PARTY Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Pree. 3 By Precincts 26 25 88 Delegates at Large (260) (250) (880) Christian A. Herter 25 22 88 Leverett Saltonstall 25 25 87 Joseph W. Martin, Jr. 24 23 83 Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. 25 24 86 Sinclair Weeks 23 21 85 Elmer C. Nelson 23 22 81 Ralph H. Bonnell 23 19 82 Esther W. Wheeler 22 19 80 Robert F. Bradford 22 20 84 Thomas Pappas 20 19 82 Blanks 28 36 42 Alternate Delegates (260) (250) (880) Basil Brewer 22 19 78 Bruce Crane 22 19 80 Katherine G. Howard 21 19 '81 Charles J. Innes 21 17 80 Daniel J. Lynch 20 17 . 76 Maxwell M. Rabb 19 18 80 Richard F. Treadway 20 20 79 John A. Volpe 20 18 81 William W. White 19 18 79 Sumner G. Whittier 22 19 85 Blanks 54 66 - 81 9th District Delegates (52) (50) (176) Charles J. Gabriel 24 20 78 Raymond Tschaen 22 18 75 Blanks 6 12 23 9th District Alternate Delegates (52) Alma C. Wheatley 21 Constance C. Hopkins 21 Blanks • 10 State Committee—Cape - and Plymouth District— . Man (26) Robert H.. Counsell 14 Richard H. Hopkins 8 Blanks. 4 51 (50) 19 19 12 (25) 18 3 4 (176) 79 77 20 (88) 58 23 4 8 Prec.4 Total 52 191 (520) (1910) 49 184 49 186 47 177 43 178 46 175 42 168 42 166 42 163 45 171 41 162 74 180 (520) 39 37 38 37 36 35 38 38 37 44 141 (104) 45 41 18. (104) 40 44 20 (1910) 158 158 159 155 149 152 157 157 153 170 342 (382) 167 156 59 (382) 159 161 62 (52) (191) 34 124 17 51 1 16 State Committee—Cape and Plymouth District— Woinan (26) Elizabeth U. Nickerson 21 Blanks 5 Town Committee (910) Blanks 910 James G. Kennedy John B. Field Howard A. Spurr John G. Sears William C: Angell Frank Durant Albert Wragg Harold L. Hayes, Jr. Elvin W. Coombs Helen M. Anderson John Appleton William V. Brown Edward A. Davenport, ' 2nd Mark R. Porter Albert Webb Haydn Mason Ellen Maxtone Graham Albert 11. Morris Presidential Preference Blanks Dwight D. Eisenhower Christian A. Herter Adlai Stevenson John W. Martin, Jr. Senator Knowland (26) I2 14 (25) (88) (52) 19 81 43 6 7 9 (875) (3080) (1820) 875 3063 1812 — 1 — 1• 3 1 4 — 1 1 — . 1 1 2 — — • 1 1 — 1 - 1 (191) 164 27 (6685) 6660 (25) 6 19 1 1 1 2 2. 1 1 1 2 — 1' — 1 (88) (52) 14 12 70 38 2 1 1 1 1 — 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 (191) 44 141 3 1 1 1 RICHARD B. TAYLOR Town Clerk. THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Barnstable ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Yarmouth In the name of the Commonwealth Greetinga re- quired to notify and warn the inhabitants of said btown who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in the several 52 Precincts of said Town on Tuesday, the Eighteenth Day of September, 1956 at 12:00 o'clock Noon, for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the. Nomination of Candidates of Political Parties for the fol- lowing offices: • Governor_ for this Commonwealth Lieutenant Governor for this Commonwealth Secretary of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth Treasurer and Receiver -General for this Commonwealth Auditor of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth Attorney General for this Commonwealth Representative in Congress for 9th Congressional District Councillor for 1st Councillor District Senator Cape & Plymouth Senatorial District Representative in General Court 2nd Barnstable Representa- tive District County Commissioners (2) (Except Nantucket and Suffolk Counties) for Barnstable County Sheriff for Barnstable County VACANCIES In Barnstable County: A Clerk of Courts In Essex County: A Clerk of Courts In Hampshire County: A Clerk of Courts In Northern District: A District Attorney In Southern Essex District: A Register of Deeds The polls will be open from 12:00 o'clock Noon to 7:00 o'clock P. M. Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under -our -hands this 4th day of September, A. D. 1956. HOWARD B. MONROE WM. P. FROST - HENRY -R. DARLING Selectmen of Yarmouth (SEAL) A true copy. Attest: MERMAN G. CURTIS, Constable. Tuesday September 4th 1956. STATE PRIMARY Town of Yarmouth, September 18, 1956 The polls were opened in the four precincts of the Town at 12:00 o'clock Noon and closed at 7 :00 o'clock P.M. The results of the balloting was as follows: 53 • -41 DEMOCRATIC PARTY Prec. 1 Pree. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 By Precincts , 2 6 25 16 Governor Foster .Furcolo 1 Thomas H. Buckley 1 Blanks 0 Lieutenant Governor Robert F. Murphy 1 James A. Burke • 1 George A. Wells 0 Blanks 0 Secretary Edward J. Cronin 2 Robert Emmet Dinsmore 0 Blanks 0 Treasurer Clement A. Riley 1 John F. Kennedy 1 John F. Buckley 0 Henry Joseph Hurley 0 John M. Kennedy 0 Blanks 0 Auditor Thomas J. Buckley 2 Blanks 0 Attorney General Joseph D. Ward 0 Edward J. McCormack; Jr. 2 Blanks 0 Congressman (Ninth District) William McAuliffe 0 John C. Snow 2 Blanks 0 Councillor (First District) Antone C. Barboza, Jr. 0 Joseph P. DuPont 0 Francis W. Harrington 0 Leo P. Soares 0 David D. Talbot 0 Blanks 2 Senator (Cape and Plymouth District) George Correa 0 3 Anthony R. Francis 1 3 Total 49 5 19 9 34 1 6 . 7 15 O 0 0 0 3 15 8 27 1 5 1 8 2 5 6 13 0 0 1 1 5 23 14 44 1 1 1 3 0 1 1 2 2 10 6 —19 3 8 - 8 20 1 4 - 0 5 0 0 0 0 0. 3 2 5 0 0 ' •0 0 5 22 15 44 1 3 1 5 2 13 4 19 3 10 12 27 1 2 0 3 0 8 9 17 6 15 7 30 0 2 0 2 O 4 0 .4 1' 4 7 12 4 8 7 19 0. 0 0 0 O 5 1 6 1 4 1 8 7 6 16 15 9 . 28 54 Blanks 1 0 Representative in General Court (Second Barnstable District) Frank H. Barnett 1 4 Walter W. Gilmore 1 1 Blanks 0 1 County Commissioners (Barnstable County) Blanks 4 11 Lester Jones 1 Sheriff (Barnstable. County) Blanks 2 - 6 Anthony Tarvers Donald Tulloeh William P. Frost Clerk of Courts (Barnstable County) Blanks 2 6 George Cross Barbara H. Neil 10 13 2 6 21 9 24 1 4 50 27 5 22 16 1 1 1 21 14 3 1 1 1 92 6 46 1 1 1 43 4 2 REPUBLICAN PARTY • - Prec.1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Pree.'4 Total By Precincts 79 58 212 133 482 Governor Sumner G. Whittier 73 55 200 128 456 Blanks 6 3 12 5 26 Lieutenant Governor Charles Gibbons 74 .57 204 121 ----456-- Blanks 5 1 8 12 26 Secretary — - Richard I. Furbush 74 57 206 122 459 Blanks 5 1 6 11 23 Treasurer--- __ Robert H. Beaudreau 75 56 205 120 456 Blanks - 4 2 7 13 26 Auditor . Joseph A. Nobile 74 55 - 204 117 450 Blanks 5 3 8 16 32 Attorney General George Fingold 76 58 206 123 463 Blanks 3 0 6 10 19 Congressman (Ninth District) ' • Donald W. Nicholson 59 41 176 93 369 Hastings Keith 19 15 33. 33 100 Blanks 1 2 3 7 13 55 .4. Councillor (First District) William E. Hall 27 Malcolm Jones 2 Frankland W. L. Miles 39 J. Roger Sisson 4 Blanks 7 Senator (Cape and Plymouth Edward C. Stone 76 Blanks 3 Representative in General Court (Second Barnstable District) Harry B. Albro 23 John R. Dyer, Jr. 4 David B. Lane, Jr. 49 Blanks 3 County Commissioners (Barnstable County) (Vote for Two) H. Heyworth Backus 67 William J. Lockhart 68 Blanks 23 Sheriff (Barnstable County) Donald P. Tulloch 78 Blanks 1 Clerk of Courts (Barnstable County) (To fill Vacancy) George L. Cross Barbara Holmes. Neil Blanks 11 47 28 5 8 9 29 108 53 8 31 26 5 18 17 District) 57 204 114 451 1 8 19 31 113 24 229 69 47 22 80 55 180 4 14 16 38 29 110 57 245 3 8 5 19 52 188 109 416 49 165 95 377 15 71 62 171 57 205 120 460 1 7 13 22 23 16 58 53 150 56 41 153 79 329 0 1 1 1 3 RICHARD B. TAYLOR Town Clerk. THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE ELECTION November 6, 1956 Barnstable, ss. To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby re- quired to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in elections to meet in the Four Pre- cincts of the Town Tuesday, the sixth day of November 1956 at 12:00 o'clock Noon for the following purposes: • 56 ) To bring in their votes to the election officers for the election of the following officers: Presidential Electors Governor for this Commonwealth_ Lieutenant Governor for this Commonwealth Secretary for this Commonwealth Treasurer for this Commonwealth Auditor for this Commonwealth . Attorney General for this Commonwealth Congressman, Ninth District Councillor, First District Senator, Cape and Plymouth District Representative in General Court, Second Barnstable District County Commissioners, Barnstable County Sheriff, Barnstable County Clerk of Courts, Barnstable County Also to vote on the following question: QUESTION NO. 1 A. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein . of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic bever- ages)? everages)? B. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines arid. beer, ale and all other malt beverages) ? C. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called. not to be drunk on the premises? The polls will be open at 12:00 o'clock Noon toeight o 'clock P. M. Hereof fail not and make return of the Warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting to the Town Clerk. Given under our bands this 24th day of October 1956. HOWARD B. MONROE WM. P. FROST HENRY R. DARLING Board of Selectmen (SEAL) A true copy, Attest: HERMAN G. CURTIS, Constable STATE ELECTION Town of Yarmouth, November 6, 1956 The polls were opened in the four precincts of the Town at 12:00 o'clock Noon and closed at 8:00 o'clock P.M. 57 11 The results of the balloting was as follows : Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Pree. 3 By Precincts 250 246 1082 Electors of President and Vice President Eisenhower and Nixon 225. 210 932 Hass and Cozzini 1 0 1 Holtwick and Cooper 0 0 0 Stevenson and Kefauver 20 35 136 Blanks 4 1 12 T. Colman Andrews 1 Governor Foster Furcolo 32 44 209 211 496 Summer G. Whittier 214 199 865 693 1971 Prec.4 Total 923 2501 753 2120 0 2 0 0 158 349 12 29 1 Henning A. Blomen 0 0 1 Mark R. Shaw 0 0 0 Blanks 4 3 7 19 33 Lieutenant Governor Charles Gibbons 219 198 855 682 1954 Robert F. Murphy 26 43 205 210 484 Harold E. Bassett 1 0 1 2 4 Francis A. Votano D 0 1 2 3 Blanks 4 5 20 27 . 56 Secretary Edward J. Cronin 44 53 265 Richard I. Furbush 198 188 789 Earl F. Dodge 0 1 • 7 Lawrence Gilfedder 0 0 1 Blanks 8 4 20 0 1 0 0. Treasurer John F. Kennedy 36 54 246 Robert H. Beaudreau 206 188 809 Isaac Goddard 0 0 11 Willy N. Hogseth 0 0 1 Blanks - 8 4 15 Auditor Thomas J. Buckley 52 68 296 Joseph A. Nobile 186 171 759 John B. Lauder 0 1 2 Anthony Martin 0 0 2 Blanks 12 6 23 Attorney General George Fingold 219 197 862 58 271 633 621 1796 1 9 1 2 29 61 261 597 631 1834 3 14 1 2 27 .54 302 718 591 1707 1 4 3 5 26 67 694 1972 Edward J. McCormack, • Jr. 19 44 Fred M. Ingersoll . 0 0 Howard B. Rand _ 0 0 Blanks. 12 . _5 Congressman—Ninth District - - Donald W. Nicholson 221 207 William McAuliffe 22 32 Blanks 7 '7 Councillor—First' District Joseph P. DuPont 30 Frankland W. L. Miles 208 Blanks 12 Senator—Cape and Plymouth District Edward C. Stone George Correa Blanks 197. 196 456 2 0 2 1 1. 2 20 32 69 893 171 18 735 165 23 2056. 390 55 41 197 202 470 193 852 680 1933 12 33 41 98 227 216 915 758 2116 18 29 147 143 337 5 1 20 • 22 48 Representative in General Court— Second Barnstable District Harry B. Albro 211 Frank H. Barnett 25 Blanks 14 County Commissioners— Barnstable County H. Heyworth Backus 220 William J. Lockhart 183 Blanks 97 Lester Jones—Hyannis Sheriff—Barnstable County Donald P. Tulloch 225 Blanks 23 Henry J. Arseneaux- Francis Brown John F. Dempsey 1 Arthur Johnson 1 Clerk of Courts— Barnstable County (To fill vacancy) Barbara Holmes Neil 229 Blanks 21 George Cross Question No. 1 "A" Yes 204 - 33 9 225 169 98 896 156 30 975 763 426 708 2019 182 396 33 86 805 611 428 2 2225 1726 1049 2 231 . 1009 823 2288 15 72 99 209 1 1 1 1 230 996 826 2281 16 86 94• 217 3 . 3 157 174 752 702 1785 59 No Blanks Question No. 1 "B" Yes No Blanks Question No. 1 "C" Yes No Blanks 64 48 236 136 484 29 24 94 85 232 160 172 723 672 1727 51 41 228 130 450 39 33 131 121 324 178 182 785 . 700. 1845 39 34 197 116 386 33 30 100 107 270 RICHARD 13. TAYLOR Town Clerk. BIRTHS Births recorded in the Town of Yarmouth for the year 1956 with the names, parent's residence and Christian names of parents. July 3/55 David William Catten,Jr., South Yarmouth, David W. and Martha January 11 James Hayden Varnum, South Yarmouth, Donald Francis and Jean Bremner 26 (Stillborn) Holmes,. South Yarmouth, Walter Edward and Patricia February 1 Charles Eric Tourjee, South Yarmouth, Charles Ed- ward and Marian Veronica 5 Richard Arthur BehIman, Bass River, Richard Colin and Beverlee Jean 8 Frederick Alan Boy, South Yarmouth, Everett Walter and Rose Eva 8 James Michael Schauwecker, Yarmouth, Allen Tha- cher and Elleen Elizabeth Edith 9 (Stillborn) Cifelli, Bass River, George Salvadore and Lucille Lorraine 19 Alan Willard Holdsworth, Yarmouthport, Harold Richardson and Muriel Ann 21 Richard Nathaniel Turner, West Yarmouth, Richard Nathaniel and Anne Bentley 60 22 Peter Casey Fruean, South Yarmouth, Edmund, III and Helen Christine 24 Susan Joyce Homer, South Yarmouth, Gerald Bearse and Nancy Jane 25 Mark Baker King -Silvia, Bass River, Joseph and Ruth Frances March 3 Neil Jay McNamara, West Yarmouth, Peter and Catherine Eileen 8 Tracy Jane Hassett, Bass River, Richard Harlow and Madeleine Louise 10 William Blaine Campbell, Jr., South Yarmouth, Wil- liam Blaine and Joan Spencer 20 Hildred Gail Robertson, West Yarmouth, George and Blanche 20 William Ray Monroe, 3rd, West Yarmouth, William Ray, Jr., and Patricia 25 Michelle Dauphinais, South Yarmouth, Lloyd Howes and Ann 25 Jeffrey Allen Kimball, South Yarmouth, Ronald Har- ry and Jacqueline 26 Barry Russell Schofield, South Yarmouth, Bernard Russell and Barbara Elaine 27 David Jesse Bois, South Yarmouth, Raymond Leo and Mary Ann 28 Judy Theresa Souza, Yarmouthport, Joseph Francis and Dorothy Rita 30 Willard Noble Munroe, IV, West Yarmouth, Willard Noble, III, and Mary Helen April 7 Stephen Lee Edwards, Bossier City, Louisiana, Rob- ert Kingsley and Elaine Jean 21 Mark Lawrence Senesac, West Yarmouth, Charles Lawrence and Mary Madeline 21 Robert Alan Montcalm, Yarmouth, Harold Fletcher and Carol Ann • 22 Robert John Ellis, Yarmouth, John Leonard and An- toinette • May 10 Carleen Frances .Burns, West Yarmouth, William Preston, Jr., and Helen 14 Dennis George Barabe, Bass River, George Francis and Sally Annette 16 Nanette Ann Govoni, West Yarmouth, Vincent Joseph and Dorothy June 61' 17 James Edward Gagne, West Yarmouth, Edward and Faith. Elizabeth 21 Alexandria Elizabeth Banks, Bass River, William Al- exander'and Effie Lucretia 23 Jan Marie Roberts, West Yarmouth, Eben Walker and Maxine Evelyn 23 Joan Leslie Roberts, West Yarmouth, Eben Walker and Maxine Evelyn 23 Jeffrey Lewis Gonsalves, Yarmouth, John, Jr., and Anita Amelia 25 Phoebe Randolph Tufts, Yarmouthport, Maximilian Agassiz and Sally Hoxton 28 Reed Frank Hanifl, Yarmouth, Frank and Thelma Arbutus 29 Jonathan Leonard Baker, Yarmouth, Arthur Leon- ard and Barbara Edith - 29 Joseph Peter Finnegan, Bass River, Joseph Leo and Emilie Hermine June 1 Leslie Jeanne Caron, Bass River, Gerald Edgar and Elizabeth 10 Betsy Lynn Studley, Yarmouthport, Robert Lee and Mary Lois 10 Robert John Nelson, South Yarmouth, James Arnold and Mary Veronica 27 Anthony Charles Alosi, West Yarmouth, Anthony Charles and Joan Mildred 30 Anne Lizabeth Robsham,. Bass River, ---Richard Ells- worth and Helen Louise July 9 Mary Joan Dugener, West Yarmouth, Wayne Louis and Joan Charlotte 12 Donna Marie Leonovich, - West Yarmouth, George Anthony an& Ruth Theresa 13 Kathleen Louise Tuttle, West Yarmouth, Edmond Roger and Barbara Louise 16 Timothy Larkin Hayes, South Yarmouth, Harold Leo, Jr., and Anna Marie 21 Jennifer Lee Yoder, Bass River, John Dwight and Sara Ellen 22 Gail Ann Garbitt, West Yarmouth, Donald Willis and Eunice Ellen August 1 Debra Lynn Williams, South Yarmouth, Robert John and Nancy Elinor 62.. 1 Patricia Ann Hunter, Yarmouthport, Irving Lorrimer and Kathryn May 6 Sandra Dorothie Chalke, Yarmouth, Grandville Lee and Mary Susan 8 (Stillborn) Johnson, Bass River, Franklin Elliott and Dorothy Louise 11 Kevin Paul Mello, South Yarmouth, Raymond Francis and Hope Beverley 14 Ronald James Gramazio, South Yarmouth, Renato John and Betty Jean 15 (Stillborn) Santos, West Yarmouth, Francis Joseph and Joan Lee 18 Carolyn Margaret Crowell, Yarmouthport, Edward Burns and Phyllis Jean 22 Nancy Jean Sherman, West Yarmouth, Robert Wylie and Lois Elaine 28 Robert Alan Levy, Bass River, Raymond Robert and Carol Joan September 2 Dale Noreen • Walker, Yarmouth, Ronald Stamford and Alice Ruthena 5 Ronald Brett Perry, West Yarmouth, Raymond Charles. Sr., and Beverley Elizabeth 11 David Jay Belliveau, Bass River, Donald Joseph and Joan Terese 11 Robert Ward McCarthy, Jr., South Yarmouth, Robert Ward and . Priscilla May September 13 Kim Marie Gaines, South Yarmouth, James Benjamin and Shirley Ann 19 Rodney "Warren Ellis, Yarmouthport, Harold Neil and Sally Marie 19 Charles William Curtis, West Yarmouth, Joseph Galen and Elizabeth Frances 21 Michael Patrick Monahan, West Yarmouth, Ronald Clifton and Helen Gloria 25 Joni Ellen Barnicoat, West Yarmouth, David Lawry and June Doris 30 Doreen Anne Wilkey, Bass River, Roger Allan and Marylyn Jane October 2 Scott Patterson Newkirk, Bass River, -John McPher- con. Jr., and Jean Lombard . 12 Marjorie Marie Agnes Paron, West Yarmouth, Roger Edmond and Marjorie Mae - 63 18 18 19 22 24 24 26 28 29 John Norman Young, South Yarmouth, Norman Jo- seph and Marie Winifred Karen Putnam, South Yarmouth, Frederic Lawrence and Bredell Kerry Drew Leonard, West Yarmouth, Russell -Cur- tis and Sylvia Rose Carol Ann Peters, West Yarmouth, Paul Benjamin, Jr., and Joanne Frank Baker Mehaffey, , Jr., South Yarmouth, Frank Baker and Evelyn Amanda Robert Flynt Phinney, Yarmouth, William F. and Terry Wynn Kimbley Jean Rodoalph, Yarmouth, Alfred Ernest and Eleanor Lorraine • David Howard Hardy, South Yarmouth, Fred H. and Ann M. Holly Ann Card, West Yarmouth, Dell Olsen and Marie Elizabeth November 1 John Stanley Harmon, Jr., West Yarmouth, John Stanley and Betsy Ann 2 Louise Mae Baker, West Yarmouth, Winsor Curtis and Ruth Mae 2 Clifford Addison Tarr, Jr., Yarmouthport, Clifford Addison and Theresa Helen 5 Randolph Arthur Percy, West Yarmouth, Russell Edison and Ruth Leona 15 Lawrence Alfred Olkkola, Bass River, Robert Walde- mar and Patricia Ann 15 Laurie Ann Olkkola, Bass River, Robert Waldemar and Patricia Ann 20 Catherine Louise Kelley, West Yarmouth, Charles Joseph, Jr.; and Elizabeth Ann December 2 Lynn Marie Cash, Yarmouthport, Henry Freeman Cash and Jayne 2. Ellen Jayne LaFrance, West Yarmouth, Edmon Da- vid and Loretta 3 Daniel Stephen_.Osieczonek, West Yarmouth. Eugene John and Shirley Louise 14 Donald Duquette, South Yarmouth, Donald David and Virginia Ruth 15 ' John Francis Brady, III, West Yarmouth,' John Francis, Jr., . and Judith 'Elaine 64 18 Douglas Arthur Robbins, West Yarmouth, Douglas Earle and Jean - 22 Katherine Louise Phinney, West Yarmouth, Maurice Richard and Mae Helen 29 Hark Ann Carlsen, South Yarmouth, Alan Roger and Harle MARRIAGES Recorded in the Town of Yarmouth for the year 1956 January 2 Frank Edward Massi of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Mary Camilia Kierstead of (Hyannis) Barn- stable, Mass. 21 Frederick H. Briggs of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Margaret L. (Kennedy) Chapin of Yarmouth, Mass. 22 Albert Lee Mason, Jr. of (Dennisport) :Dennis, Mass., and Nancy Carolyn Meinerth of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. February 3 Alton H. Whiting of (South) • Yarmouth, Mass., and Winifred Thomas of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 25 William Carlton Chase of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass., and Beatrice J. (Bassett) Loftus of (Bass Riv- er) Yarmouth, Mass. - March 9 Donald E. Porter of 64 Central Street, Topsfield, and Elsie M. Stanton of Kingsley, Pennsylvania. 16 Eldon Andrew Abrahamson of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Pauline Margaret McLeod (Batchelder) of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 27 Edward G. Trayner of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass., and Mary E. (Nickerson) Bennett of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass., April 8 Paul R. Scholl of (West) Yarmouth, Mass.. and Shir- ley A. Arlt of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 13 Donald Williams Simmons of (South) Yarmouth, Mass., and Glenda Ann Baker of (South) Yarmouth. Mass. 14 Kenneth'Edw•ard Hodziewich of New Bedford, Mass., and Ruth Margaret Crowell of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 25 John O. Patchell of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass., 65 and Theresa. Muriel (Wade) White of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass. • 26 H. Freeman Cash •of Yarmouth (Port') Yarmouth, Mass., -and Jayne Thacher of (South) Dennis, Mass. 28 Peter Francis Nelson, Jr. of (Hyannis) . Barnstable, Mass., and Joanne Frances Rebello of • (West) Yar- mouth, Mass. - Mav 4 16 26 John Francis Brady, Jr. of (West) Yarmouth, Mass.. and Judith Elaine Bernard of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. Gerald N. Marr of (West) Yarmouth. Mass., and Shirley D. Blanco of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. Thomas McGrath of Yarmouth (Port) Mass., and Jean Pinel of Dennisport, Mass. Hermon French Wheeler, Jr. of Barnstable, Mass.. and Mae Eileen • Layfield (Hoffman) of Barnstable. Mass. June 2 Walter W. Kelley of Yarmouth, Mass., and June E. Sears of Dennis. Mass. 2 Robert Norris Brown of Barnstable, Mass.. and San- dra Diane Johnson of Yarmouth (Port) Mass. 7 Richard Osborne Eldredge of Yarmouth. Mass., and Joan M. Doering of Barnstable, Mass. 9 Joseph Patrick McManus of. Newton, Mass.. and Mar- eelline Anne Cassen of (West) Yarmouth. Mass. 16 Donald Shaw Kelly of Yarmouth (Port) Mass., and Beverly Arlene Morse of Rochester, New Hampshire. 23 Norman Leslie Friberg of (Squantum) Quincy, Mass.. and Jacquelyn Ann Oliver of (Bass River) Yarmouth. Mass. 30 Paul M. Weeks of Clinton, North Carolina and Pam- ela Richmond Otis of Yarmouth (Port) Mass. July 1 Ernest C. Whitehead of (West) Yarmouth. Mass.. and Shirley Anderson of (West) Dennis. Mass. 18 Clement 11. Kelley of Yarmouth, Mass., and Dorothea (Gray) Syrjala of Yarmouth, Mass. 21 George A. Costa of Saylesville, Rhode Island and Ruth E. (Mathewson) Batty of Pawtucket. Rhode Island. 27 George A. Whelden of Yarmouth, Mass., and Rebecca - Amy Ryder of Harwich, Mass. 66 August 18 Carl Sanford Taft. of Hopedale, Mass., and Beverley: Mae Kelley of Yarmouth, Mass. - 22 Richard Lee Dalton. of Champaign, Urbana, Illinois and Donna Ann (Raneo) Wolverton of Charleston, South Carolina. ---• 22 Donald MacKenzie of Taunton, Mass., and Madeline Oliver of Taunton, Mass. 26 William K. Danaher, Jr. of Springfield, Mass., and Elaine Frances Mather of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 28 Joseph Lawrence Doyle, Jr. of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Edith Louise Jennings of North Falmouth, Mass. 30 Walter William Thornton of Sutton, Vermont and • Sandra Joan York of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. September 1 Samuel Henek of Darlington, Maryland and Joyce Rose of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 3 James Joseph Massi of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Nancy Thacher of Yarmouth, Mass. 8 Robert Ward Bridges of Needham, Mass., and Betty Enlind Chalke of Yarmouth, Mass.' 8 Robert D. Salch of White Plains, New York and Joanne F. Porter of (Bass River) Yarmouth, Mass. 14 Brian Bamford of (Hyannis) Barnstable, Mass., and Myrna Kay Evans of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. October 13 John Joseph Casey of Boston, Mass., and Jennie Temperance Davidson of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 19 Philip Rogers Ellis of Yarmouth, Mass.,—acrd- Bernice Edith Mason of Somerville, Mass: 22 Leonard Liebman of 1685 Bathgate Avenue, New York and Katherine Elizabeth Gibbs of Yarmouth,. Mass. 28 Donald R. Clifford of (South) Dennis, Mass., and Phyllis E. L. Crowell of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. November 3 Jack Duane Fenton of Denver, Colorado and Mar- garet A. Crowell of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 9 Gerald B. Evans of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Arlene Lillian Tobin of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. 17 Bruce Chapman Webb of Peterborough, New' Hamp- shire and Ann Tripp of (South) Yarmouth, Mass. December 2 Ralph L. Smith of (South) Dennis, Mass., and An - 67 nie C. Wilson of (South) .Yarmouth, Mass. 16 William E. Bergstrom of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Joan E. Randall of (West) Yarmouth, Mass. 22 Donald D. Lambert of (West) Yarmouth, Mass., and Betty Louana Lyman of Hilo, Hawaii, T. H. 28 William J. Lopez of (Bass River). Yarmouth. Mass., and Doris A. Jordan (Richard) of (Bass River) Yar- mouth, Mass. - DEATHS Recorded in the Town of Yarmouth for the year 1956 Age Yrs. Mos. Days January 2 John H. Hallett 6 John Houser Meyer _ 10 Josephine Osgood (Jorgensen) 15 Mabel Gertrude (Withington) Kendrick 18 Harry S. Vincent 23 Albert Airey 26 (Female) Holmes February 2 Kate Heffernan 9 (Female) Cifelli 21 George Reid 22 Morton Vernon Cash 28 Alton S. Kelley March 6 John Hopkins 15 Helen M. Wheatvu 16 Clara P. Chase 17 Jean Allen Newhall 20 Gertrude Elizabeth (Buell) 22 Percy Manning Bartlett 29 Allen Mitchell April 3 Rebecca Lay (White) 8 Jennie Ramos 9 Edith (Johnson) Meyer 16 Gladys S. Chapman 19 Vincent William Day 19 Robert C. Baker 20. Argia-Balboni 68 71 7 30 71 9 30 56 8 22 76 2 19 86 3 15 80 2 27 85 4 26 63 1 20 50 4 — •61 4 5 83 7 5 87 5 18 98 11 22 61 9 14 Hallett 75 11 21 55 5 22 87 — — 75 4 12 64 58 5 25 63 5 10 7 7 3 89 2 15 78 3 4 7 .s May _ - 6 George Winslow Hirst, Sr. 8 Winnifred (Phinney) Foster__ 8 Nellie (Bochman) Hambly 10 Matilda Augusta Small 14 Elmer Victor Newton 18 Keith Leroy Otto 20 Nelson Francis Cressy 24 Addie Belle Taylor (Linnell) 26 Harry B. Chessman 30 Mary B. Thacher June 7 7 8 14 17 18 21 25 Christina W. Bryant John Silver - Ida Lillian (Clough) Gerlach Elizabeth A. Mather Ethelbert Henry McIlveen Robert Edward Colesworthy Bertha Hortense Merrill Abbigail Prudence (Elliot) Bryant 25 Blanche Frances (Baker) Schofield 27 John P. Staples July 2 Margaret D. Walcott (Delargy) 6 Grace Chickering Cash 11 Orlando Burr Hastings 11 George Frank Marston 13 Clarence Young Cotell 14 Lila Norton • Nickerson (Kelley) 17 Mary Emma Whittemore 22 Clifford Oliver Lindahl 22 George W. Ryder 28 John William Smith.- 29 Helen M. Hine 30 Frank McPearson 30 Gertrude (Laverack) Winslow August 8 (Male) Johnson 14 Walter Crivelli 15 (Male) Santos 15 Delia. Morse (Adelia Mae Morse) 16 Elizabeth McMahon - 16 Annie Elizabeth (Breen) Hancock 16 Harriet C. Ilsley 22 Alice Carroll Hunt 69 78 5 9 95 — 6 82 11 28 88 5 12 73 .4 25 37 — 18. 55 11 26 92 1 • 3 72 3 16 87 6 16 96 11 8 89 2 18 72 7 17 75 7 28 - 72 7 . 6 26 6 11.. 89 10 24 93 7 25 62 3 3 80 5 16 80 0 23 78 8 5 67 4 25 79 8 3 70 8 13 86 9 29 93 8 23 53 6 23 84 5 6 _-_73 4 24 71 8 7 71 11 13 80 3 27 35 84 75 79 6 82 10 76 — 7 4 26 14 2 6 28 1111 Oh MILI�i1H�lflu Yf 28 Emily Smith Stevens September , 1 Mabelle Agnes Dempsey 1 Ethel O. Higgins 7 Marion S. Cuniff 8 Walter P. Durant 19 Benjamin Lee Young 20 Robert Levy 22 Catherine Davis 22 Anna D. Williams (Johnston) 24 Laurie Landry October 9 Luther R. Chapman 11 Helen May Baker 14 Nickerson Rollette Rich 23 Lillian Gertrude (Ford) Pinson 31 Emma Mabelle Cash November 11 Hattie Sturtevant Everit 11 Edward Canzano, Sr. 15 Gertrude Murray (Allen) 24 T. Annette Alosi 28 Charles Clark • December 6 Isaac Hamblin Thacher 11 Delius (Monty) Jodoin 21 Nellie Mae (Green) Griggs 25 Bertha M. Gibson 79 6 24 (Quinn) 73 10 9 75 8 29 63 4 15 75 10 8 60 •5 20 — 2 10 73 — - 75 — — 57 11 14 76 6 22 72 7 22 71 — 22 60 4 — 45 11 16 89 7 17 72 2 20 68 11 .2 1 9 21 67 6 17 • 83 1 13 66 5 24 79. 9 29 76 — — BROUGHT TO YARMOUTH FOR INTERNMENT IN 1956 November 19, 1949 Gustav Emil Meyer November •- 9, 1953 Lillian Marion Krotz January 23 Ruth St. Coeur February 28 Harry Hardwick March 5 Ralph D. Kelley. April 70 Age Yrs. Mos. Days 61 9 . 3 76 1 2 67 . 9 .26 72 6 28 28 William E. Woolsey May 19 Amanda . (Casg) Fernandes 24 William Packer Megathlin June 15 Chauncey Alvin Krotz July 6 Esther L. Richards August 21 Annie Sturgis Crowell September 3 Stuart Miller Crocker 24 Eunice B. Smith October 4 David William Cottell November 15 Avice W. Crocker 61 5 7 73 — 69 3 7 75 8 25 71 — 75 8 11 58 3 7 85 9 23 70 -. 8 14 77 10 5 REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31, 1956 Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth South Yarmouth, Mass. Gentlemen: I hereby submit the following report as Plumbing In- spector for the ytar• ending December 31, 1956. I have inspected 916 plumbing installations and covered approximately 5500 miles. Plumbing permits are required for the installation of automatic washing machines, and must be indirectly con- nected to a stand pipe properly trapped and vented, or connected into an open fixture that is also trapped and vented. Plumbing permits are also required for the installation of all types of water heaters, all temperature and pressure relief valves, tempering devices shall be subject to the approval of the Plumbing Inspector. Respectfully .Submitted ALBERT SMITH Plumbing Inspector. 71 REPORT OF TRUST COMMITTEE The Trust Committee for the Town of Yarmouth has had its annual meeting and gone over the accounts of the Treasurer concerning burial funds and trust funds. The Trust Committee has also checked the various investments and found them to be correct. We do not recommend, at this time, any change in ,in- vestments. A. HAROLD CASTONGUAY Chairman REPORT OF HOT MIX PLANT COMMITTEE Report of the Committee appointed to study the feasi- bility of a Hot Mix Plant for the Highway Department. A Hot Mix Plant with auxiliary equipment would pro- vide the Highway Department with the means and material to construct smoother and more durable road surfaces than the mix -in-place method used on the vast majority of our roads at the present time. The new equipment required for this project would be a Hot Mix Plant,' Crane, Paving Finisher, Heavy Roller and a truck with trailer. The cost of this equipment would be in excess of $100,000.00 and would require the services of four experienced 'operators. We estimate that under the present budget for high- way construction the plant would not operate more than 25% of the time. This, in our opinion, would cause a -high depreciation of equipment and would require excessive maintenance. The skilled operators would have to do less skilled work 75% of the time but still at the higher rate of pay. As in the past the work can be done by bids and con- tract with private construction firms on such roads as re- quire a hot mix surface. Until the time the Town desires 72 a highly accelerated road building program, which would require this equipment to operate at near capacity, it does not seem to be economically feasible for the Town to pur- chase and operate a hot -mix plant with auxiliary equipment. • Signed GORHAM P. HOMER, Chairman JOHN G. DOHERTY WILLIAM D. KELLY_ REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES January 10, 1957 To the Board of Selectmen, South Yarmouth, Mass. Gentlemen: Work done by the Sealer of Weights and Measures for. the year 1956 was as follows: Scales over 100 lbs. Scales under 100 lbs. Yardsticks Adj. Sealed Condemned 13 65 7 Gas Pumps 1 66 Grease Pumps 2 Fuel Tank Trucks 2 7 Measuring Devices (wire) 2 Weights 47 Liquid Measure (over 1 gallon) 1 Fees collected $144.65 Respectfully submitted NORTON A. NICKERSON Sealer 73 REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR To the Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth. Gentlemen As of December 31st there has been issued a total of 285 building permits and 149 cesspool permits. During the calendar year of 1956, I have made some 1,200 to 1,400 inspections. Respectfully submitted, HERMAN G. CURTIS Building Inspector REPORT OF MARINA COMMITTEE To the Moderator and the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth Investigation of the feasibility of a Marina in Mill Creek has shown the following: A jetty extending out approximately 500 feet, or to deep water, estimate $50,000.00. Dredging of a channel through existing point, plus a three acre yacht basin six feet deep, estimate $35,000.00. A pier for service, -with–water, gas etc. plus parking facilities, estimate, $15,000.00, for a rough total of about $100,000.00. The location best recommended by the State Engineers would involve removal of the small island in Mill Creek, near the present foot bridge. However, this location does not permit gasoline sales or other commercial enterprise. Research also shows that over $150,000,000.00 worth of yachts cruise Cape waters, operated by people well able to leave considerable amounts of money where they cruise. At present the Town of Yarmouth offers no facilities or ac- commodations for this trade, under existing zoning laws. It was brought to the attention of this committee that dredging of a channel through the point west of the foot 74 f bridge would cause the loss of the existing town beach with- in two or three years. This committee therefore recommends that, whereas present zoning laws do not allow service necessary for the boating trade, existing waterfront projects be completed before embarking on a venture of this magnitude. - HOWARD E. FERGUSON VICTOR H. VAUGHAN ISAAC HILLS 3rd POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, and the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth I hereby submit my Report of Arrests of the Yarmouth Police Department for the year 1956: Crimes Against the Person: Assault & Battery 3 Assault By Means of a Dangerous Weapon 1 Assault & Battery on a Police Officer 1 Crimes Against Property: Accessory Before Fact— . Breaking & Entering 3 Breaking & Entering in the Daytime 2 Breaking & Entering in the Nighttime 7 Larceny of Less Than $100.00 22 Larceny of More Than $100.00 4 Malicious Destruction of Property .. 9 Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority 5 Crimes Against Public Order: Adultery A. W. 0. L. from U. S. Army 1 Disturbing the Peace 65 Driving Motor Vehicle to Endanger Life 17 Driving Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated 28 Drunkenness 90 Illegal Dumping of Rubbish 4 Illegal Child Act, Violation 2 Giving False Information to Obtain Liquor 3 Failure to Comply With an Order of Selectmen 1 Firearms, Discharging on Lords Day 2 2 75 Fish, & Gamer Violations Fire, Maintaining Without Permit Lewdness Non-support Pistol; Carrying Without Permit 1 Violation of Probation Prison, Escape from Gaming, Promotion Gaming, Maintaining Possession of Switch Knife Delinquency, Contributing to - Delinquency Unnatural Act Committed to' Taunton State Hospital 5 Motor Vehicle Violations: Allowing Improper Person to Operate a Motor. Vehicle Illegal Use of Red Light on Motor Vehicle 1 Leaving Scene of Accident Without Making Identity Known Operating Motor Vehicle Without License 5 Operating Motor Vehicle After Suspension of License Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle 5 1 1 10 5 2 4 3 1 2 10 2 3 1 4 2 Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle . 5 Operating. Motor Vehicle With Faulty Equipment Not Stopping for Police Officer Signal Speeding Stop Sign Violations 1 3 6 2 Total Arrests 357 Of the Delinquents arrested two were Runaways, one was for Larceny of Less Than $100.00, one was involved in Gaming, three involved in the Illegal Dumping of Rub- bish, two for Using a Motor Vehicle Without Authority of Owner, and one for Operating Without a License. Respectfully submitted, HERBERT J. JASON Chief of Police December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, and the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth 76 I hereby submit my Report of Activities of the Yar- mouth Police Department for the year 1956: Total Arrests Made 357 (Breakdown shown on Report of Arrests) Total Accidents Reported & Investigated 130 (Breakdown shown on Report of M. V. Accidents) Deaths—From Natural Causes, Investigated 4 Deaths—Suicides, Investigated 1 Motor Vehicle Violations Reported to Registry of Motor Vehicles 311 Operators Licenses Suspended—Notices to date .. 44 Operators Licenses Revoked—Notices to date .... 8 Operators Right to Operate Suspended— Notices- to date 11 Auto Registrations Suspended—Notices to date 2 Auto Registrations Revoked—Notices to date 4 Complaints Receix ed & Investigated 628 Complaints Satisfactorily Closed 421 Complaints Satisfactorily Cleared 127 Complaints Remaining Open 80 Value of Property Reported Lost and/or Stolen .. $10,424.50 Value of Property Recovered to Date 9,642.60 Radio Calls Handled by Department 37,605 Miles Travelled by Department Cruiser Cars 158,529 (Includes 16,630 miles travelled by Chief's car.) Fires Covered by Department Cruiser Cars & Personnel 69 - - Emergency calls covered in conjunction with Fire Dept. 4 Automobile Transfers Handled: Class 2 Dealer 329 Class 3 Dealer 114 Person to Person 320 Summonses served for other police departments 29 Arrested on warrants for other police departments- _ 6 Reported dog bites investigated and Health Dept. notified 22 During the late inonths of 1956 the Police Department, in conjunction with the Police Relief Association, have undertaken to inaugurate two programs whichit is hoped will materially reduce the growth of juvenile problems in the town. While these problems have not yet reached major proportions they are definitely on the increase. One project under way is a Junior Rifle Club, for boys 77 1— ;- d. from, the ages of twelve years through seventeen years: In this club the boys will be instructed, by experts, in the proper and legal handling and use - of firearms such as rifles, handguns, \and shotguns. They will also receive in- struction by Conservation Agents in the Fish & Game Laws of the Common*•ealth. The second project, an athletic club, will give the boys from ages eight years- through seventeen years instruction in boxing, wrestling, basketball, baseball, weight lifting, and other forms of sports and recreation. This will be done udder the supervision of capable instruetors. Both projects are under the sponsorship of the Police Relief Association. It is hoped that the aid and co-operation of the people of the town will be forthcoming in the sup- port of these projects. Several of the townspeople have already contributed items of athletic . equipment for the use of the boys, for which we are grateful. It is felt that the boys time, when not in school, and of those not participating in school athletics, can be oc- cupied with activities which they will enjoy, and which .will keep them out of the usual mischief such as breaking windows, breaking into closed homes, etc. Such damage has been gradually but steadily mounting during the past few years, and has begun to amount to quite an item, in dollars and cents. Such recreational activities for the youth of the towns has been inaugurated in several other towns on the Cape, and seems to be paying off in reduced improper juvenile activities. Several of the members of the police department and the police association are gladly contributing their time to these projects; and the support of the townspeople will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully submitted, HERBERT J. JASON Chief of Police 78 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, and the Citizens -of the Town of Yarmouth I herein submit the Report of Motor Vehicle Accidents for the Year of 1956: Total number of accidents Fatalities—Highway Fatalities—Non-highway Property Damage Only Property Damage & Personal Personal Injury Only Number Persons Injured Amount of Property Damage Auto vs Auto Auto vs Fixed Object Auto vs Pedestrian Auto vs Bicycle Auto vs Deer ACCIDENT TIMES: Midnight to 3:00 A. M. 3:00 A. M. to 6:00 A. M. 6:00 A. M. to 9:00 A. M. 9:00 . A. M. to Noon Noon to 3 :00 P. M. 3:00 P. M. to 6:00 P. M. 6:00 P. M. to 9:00 P. M. 9:00 P. M. to Midnight Reasons for accidents, given by operators and also observed by police investigating: (Often more than one reason involved): Liquor directly responsible or involved 17 Sleep 7 Wet or Icy Roads involved 28 Avoiding Animals—Dogs, Deer, etc. 2 Poor Judgement 32 Negligence 92 Following Too Closely 35 Speed Too Great for Conditions 25 Vision Obscured 10 Faulty Equipment 1 Child Playing in Street 4 Faulty Bicycle Riding 2 MONTH OF GREATEST NUMBER OF .ACCIDENTS: July, with 35 accidents • 130 NONE NONE 85 Injury - 41 4 67 Estimated $50,245. - 94- 24 5 2 5 19 3 11 18 22 22 12 23 79 • MONTH OF LEAST NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS: April, with 2 accidents • AGE GROUP'S: Highest rate of incidence -24 to 26 years with 20 accidents Lowest rate of incidence -56 to 58 years with NO accidents (up to -82 yrs.) 36/38- 9 60/62-1 38/40— 6 62/64-3 40/42— 9 64/66-2 42/44— 4 66/68-1 44/46— 5 68/70-2 46/48=11 70/72-2 48/50— 6 72/74-3 50/52— 6 74/76-3 52/54— 5 76/78-1 54/56— 1 78/80-4 56/58— 0 80/82-2. 58/60— 3 . 82/90-0 SPEED GROUPS—Admitted and/or probable: 70 mph -1 Of the balance of 132 operators -.46 65 mph -1 claimed to be at a standstill when struck. 55/60 —1 and 86 claimed speeds of 25 mph, or less. 50/55-5 45/50 - 5 40/45-8 35/40-14 30/35 — 22 25/30-30 I am very happy to advise that for the second year the Town of Yarmouth suffered NO Highway Traffic Fatali- ties, and NO Non -Highway Fatalities for the year as against one last year, 1955. I feel that this is due in no small measure to the fact that during every moment possible at Least one cruiser has been kept on traffic enforcement, with a very great part of the time two cruisers being occupied with enforcement, plus the fact that the Chief's car has also done enforcement work whenever possible. Violations observed and reported have been in many cases prosecuted through the courts and others turned over to the Registry of. Motor Vehicles for their handling, in such manners• as suspension and revocation of licenses and registrations, warnings, ete. By groups-- 16/18--12 roups-16/18-12 18/20-14 20/22-13 22/24-17 24/26-20 26/28-11 28/30-13 30/32-11 32/34— 7 34.36— 8 80 I would very much like to point out at this time that. the Towns and Cities of this Commonwealth are extreme- ly fortunate in having such a man as Mr. Rudolph F. King as Registrar of Motor Vehicles. He and his Department offer, and extend full co-operation to our Police Depart- ments, particularly in cases which 'need correction but are not up to court requirements for prosecution. The officers of his local branch, Mr. Earl H. Whittemore, Sr., Mr. Fran- cis J. Frazier, and Mr. George Lucier, the latter two resi- dents of this Town are always most co-operative. Respectfully submitted, HERBERT J. JASON December 31, 1956 Chief of Police REPORT OF THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT for the Year 1956 Following the unusually large outbreak of polio- myelitis, which we experienced in this County during the year 1955, it was not surprising that when poliomyelitis vaccine became available for our children last winter, many parents were anxious to have their children vaccinated. The doctors of the County at a meeting of the Barn- stable County District Medical Society, passed a resolution offering their services to give the vaccine in clinics, if the health authorities would purchase the vaccine. All vaccine used was purchased by the use of funds appropriated by the Federal and State Governments, as w ell as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Organization of clinics was earried out by public health nurses and personnel of Boards of Health and School De- partments. Volunteer help was furnished by- many nurses and others. 81 Commendation is due all those who contributed to the success of the program. By the end of the year, 14,295 persons in the County constituting 27.1% :of the total population had • received the vaccine. There were 13,970 individuals who received two doses of the vaccine and 28,265 doses were given. Our records show that 59.8% of persons -under 30 years of age. and 82.2% of persons under 20 years of age have been vac- cinated. Fluoridation of water supplies, another far reaching preventive measure has been actively discussed in three towns of the county. This procedure can prevent more than 60% of the dental caries now occurring in excessive amounts on Cape Cod. As of November 1, 1956, there were in the United States 1432 communities with a total population of over 30,000,000 people where fluoridation is in operation. This measure is strongly recommended to all Towns where a public water supply is available. Statistical Summary Administrative: Automobile Mileage 67,820 Individuals Interviewed 2801 Meetings Attended 288 Lectures, etc. 172 Communicable Disease Control: Acute Communicable Disease Visits 14 Venereal Disease Visits 73 Smallpox Vaccinations . 191 Diphtheria Immunizations 551 Tetanus Immunizations 551 Whooping Cough Immunizations 415 Poliomyelitis Vaccinations 14295 Child Hygiene: Preschool Children Examined. 397 School Children Examined 492 School Children Inspected 533 Children Given Fluorine Prophylaxis .... 699 Visits to Crippled Children's Service 376 Visits to Psychiatric Social Worker 857 Visits to Child Psychiatrist 159 Visits to Clinical Psychologist 165 82 Sanitary Inspections: Water Supplies Sewage Disposal Dairy Farms Pasteurizing Plants Food Handling Establishments Laboratory. Specimens Examined: Water Supplies Milk (Bacteriological) Milk (Fats and Solids) Milk (Phosphatase Tests) Milk (Coliform Tests) Cream Food Handling Utensils Cases of Reportable Diseases: Chicken Pox Dog Bite German Measles Measles Meningitis • Mumps Poliomyelitis Scarlet Fever Trichinosis Tuberculosis Infectious Hepatitis Respectfully submitted. F. L. MOORE., M.DM.P.H. County Health Officer - 138 148 15 27 . 2099 135 121 118 10 214 28 1797 132 162 66 67 2 123 8 10 1 13 1 REPORT OF• FISH AND GAME COMMITTEE Your Fish and Game Committee, with the help of the Jr. Rod & Gun Club Members, have raised and liberated in the Town of Yarmouth, 23 mature pheasants, out of a total. of 25, six weeks old birds, furnished us by the State Department of Fish & Game. The 30 mature Canadian Hare which *ere purchased and liberated by. us in the Town of Yarmouth last year, 83 have become acclimated to their new environment so well that we plan to liberate at least an equal number during this year. We have again purchased and are distributing free of charge, through the Bass River Rod & Gun Club, mixed seed for the winter feeding of all wild birds. Respectfully submitted, EDMUND FRUEAN MATTHEWS TTAT1T,ET HERMAN G. CURTIS REPORT OF SHELLFISH CONSTABLE To the Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth Gentlemen: I hereby submit the following report as Shellfish Con- stable for the year ending December 31, 1956: Shellfish valued at approximately $26,300.00 were taken from the waters of the Town, namely: 1150 Bushels Scallops @ $7.00 $8050.00 430 Oysters @ 6.00 2580.00 260 Clams @ 12.00 3120.00 2510 f fQuahaugs @ 5.00 12,550.00 $26,300.00 The following plantings were made: 9051/ Bushels Quahaugs at a cost of $2636.35 14S Bushels of Oysters were taken from Follins Pond and were relocated at Mill Pond, Yarmouth Port and Mill Creek. West Yarmouth. The following permits were issued: 53 Commercial Permits @ $5.00 686 Resident Family Permits @ .50 303 Non -Resident Family Permits @ $1.00 Respectfully submitted, BERTRAM KELLEY Shellfish Constable 84 . $265.00 343.00 303.00 xt ASSESSORS' REPORT This message is a continuationof last year's where we ended by touching briefly upon population and is intended, like before, to give those interested in Town affairs more information about assessments and taxes. The following chart of the past 15 years shows the well-known trend that as population increases, appropriations reflect the demand for more and more services in all departments Year Population Registered Voters Appropriations Men Women 1941 2286 .1942 1943 1944 1945 2461 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 3297 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 4156 647 668 618 659 609 645 610 708 597 675 653 730 707 745 796 834 799 •833 835 892 854 916 1039 1177 1052 1167 1137 1280 270,295.52 278,385.80 233,632.69 265,024.07 313,954.87 372,070.13 415,860.77 510,367.70 604,507.82 727,306.47 734,995.20 795,281.25 978,788.67 1,052,426.24 1202 1327 1,07 0,692.55 We continue in this next chart to show you the growth of our Town as to valuation and also the result of appro- priations upon the net tax levy with resulting tax rates. fearValuation Net Amount Rate 1941 5,897,890 162,044.60 27.20 1942 6,087,400 165,931.81 27.00 19436,141,210 156,242.49 25.20 1944 6,291,025 160,075.83 25.20 1945 6,237,475 17 6,301.30 28.00 1946 7,234,900 215,921.05 29:60 1947 7,966,225248,807.16 31.00 1948 8,622.900 288,230.28 33.20 1949 9,423,550 348.846.64 36.80 1950 10,702,250 404,490.60 37.60 1951 12,141,700 439,337.20 ' 36.00 1952 13,510,850 488,960.60 36.00 1953 14,600,350 566,187.86 38.60 1954 15,580,450 622,894.52 39.80 85 1955 16,634.350 694,828.96 Total Appropriations to be raised by . taxation $1,093,548.69 From Available Funds 86,168.34 $1,1 Debt and Interest Charges Final Court Judgments Barnstable -Yarmouth -Dennis Veteran's District County Retirement Chapter 44, Section 31 STATE: Tax and Assessments: State Parks and Reservations- - State Audit Mosquito Control Mosquito Control 1955 underestimate COUNTY: Tax and Assessments: County Tax County Tax 1955 underestimate OVERLAY of current year GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax Corporation Taxes Reimbursement on State Land Old Age Tax (Meals) Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Licenses Fines Special Assessments General Government Health and Sanitation Charities (other than Federal grants) 10,350.22 Old Age Assistance (other than Federal grants) Veterans' Services Schools Water Department (Rates and Services) Interest State Assistance for School 1,628.96 6,652.76 2,930.54 733.08 2,102.60 5,813.42 16.71 55,070.50 6,464.08 45,671.82 24,508.00 60.84 2,023.43 56,000.00 10,196.50 375.00 1,300.70 1,248.09 290.71 86 31,489.13 2,764.42 25,848.23 69,739.98 770.17 79 41.60 , 717.03 2,900.00 15,004.00 11,212.26 8,665.81 61,534.58 15,589.42 1,294,623.10 Construction School Transportation Bass River Golf Course State Parks & Reservation ;104.89 332,789.06 Overestimate Available Funds Voted: Annual Town Meeting 3/1314-15/56:8.34 Service Connection Receipts 14,06 72.1 8.04 86,168.34 Free Cash 3,794.91 16,37452 29,877.50 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION Net Amount Raised By Taxation As Per Table of Aggregates of. Poll, Property And January 1, 1956 NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED . Cows Heifers Sheep Fowl All Other NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND ASSESSED 11,436.25 NUMBER OF DWELLING HOUSES ASSESSED 3,828 Ni3AIBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED Individual A11 -Others On Personal Estate Only 82 42 On Real Estate Only 1,799 160 On Both Real and Personal 1,266 183 Total Number of Persons Assessed NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE $127,925. 585,375. 5,425. 418,957.40 875,665.70 The Following Taxes Assessed '1 1 3 4,950 1 Stock in Trade Machinery Live Stock All Other Tangible Personal 1,083,700. Property• Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate $1,802,42 VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE Land Exclusive of Buildings $3,263,025. 87 Total 124 1,959 1,449 3,532 1,387 a Buildings exclusive of Land 12,821,675. Total Value of assessed real estate $16,084,700. TOTAL, VALUE -OF ASSESSED ESTATE $17,887,125. TAX RATE PER $1000. $48.80 TAXES -FOR--.STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN PURPOSES On Personal Estate On Real Estate On Polls $87,958.34 784,933.36 2,744.00 Total Taxes Assessed The Assessors Then Issued Warrants For Follows: On Polls, Real and Personal $875,655.70. On Omitted Property 483.12 WILLIAM P. . FROST HENRY R. DARLING HOWARD 13. MONROE Board of Assessors $875,665.70 Collection as LIST OF JURORS Carl C. Nielson, Retired Francis W. Breed. Retired Leslie C. Jones, Laborer Edward A. Rich, Retired William V. Brown, Retired Henry W. Kinsman, . Retired John M. Bailey, Builder Earl R. Westcott, Realtor Edward M. White, Clerk - Robert G. Wood, Carpenter Donald L. Campbell, Retired Rolf V. Robsham, Merchant Philip Lockwood, Retired Alyce H. Matthews, .Housewife Ruth Whitcomb, Housewife William Husband, Retired Leon F. Chausse, Repairman Herbert C. Hardy, Builder 88 South Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth Yarmouthport Yarmouthport Yarmouthport South Yarmouth West Yarmouth West Yarmouth John D. Cannon, Merchant John G. Dimock, Cottage Prop. Hilda S. Hills, Housewife Charles T. Blackmore, Retired- Walter P. Cook, Jr., Bank Auditor. Gordon Clark, Florist Yvan E: Choquette, Lineman Francis B. Cloran, Accountant " Howard W. Marchant, Chauffeur Frank A. May, Retired Francis L. Morin. • Hotel Owner Lester G. Thacher, Lumber Company Employee Earle Fox, Retired South William F. Hamblin, Garage Proprietor South Ralph L. Kelley, Real Estate Developer South Pau'. T. Webber, Retired Robert G. Davenport, Retired Arnold S. Durmer, Salesman Roger G. Edwards, Jr., Treasurer Eino A. Olkkola, Cape & Vineyard Charles A. Holbrook, Jr., Builder Harold R. Holdsworth, Magazine Dealer James F. Ruhan, Cottage Owner Arthur Smith, Contractor John W. Urquhart, Caretaker Howard F. Ferguson, Carpenter Frank W. Richards, Bank Clerk West Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth Yarmouthport Yarmouthport Yarmouth West Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth West Yarmouth West Yarmouth Yarmouth Yarmouth Yarmouth Yarmouth South Yarmouth' South Yarmouth South Yarmouth South Yarmouth West Yarmouth Yarmouth Yarmouthport South Yarmouth Yarmouthport Yarmouthport Yarmouth West Yarmouth FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT January 16, 1957 Board- of Selectmen South Yarmouth, Mass. Gentlemen: I hereby submit the Annual Report of the activities of the Yarmouth Fire Department: The installation of the new telephone exchange "EX- ETER" placed in operation this spring necessitated changes in the listing of the Fire Department Telephones. Because the new exchange is a dial exchange, two telephones had to be listed to avoid calls other than of an emergency na- 89 = d 111 111 10111 ture tying -up the line. This hasbeen accomplished by listing the number_ EX 8-2211 for EMERGENCIES and EX 8-2212 for all other calls. When calling the Fire De- partment to report a Fire or Emergency it is essential that all the information as to the NAME, STREET, and LOCA- TION IN THE TOWN be given clearly to avoid delays. Duplicate names of persons and streets exist and can .cause confusion. Alarm Report for 1956 Residential 33 Non -Residential Assembly 1 Mercantile 3 Grass 8 Brush All others False Smoke scares, honest mistakes Emergencies 13 7 1 12 22 TOTAL 100 Of the above. 34 were STILL ALARMS covered by the Chief or a Deputy Chief in the Department car and 10 of the above were STILL ALARMS requiring the use of one piece of apparatus. The Fire Department Rescue Boat was called 3 times during the year. Fire Permits Fire permits are obtained by calling the Fire. Depart- ment Headquarters Station using the EXETER 8-2212 listing. A total of 816 permits were issued in 1956. There were 9 violations of burning in the open without a permit with 1 resulting in court action.. Incinerators During the months of April through October inciner- ators may be used ---only after 6:00 P.M. Except for this restriction the use of incinerators from November 1st through March 31st is allowed at any time during the day when weather conditions are favorable. There were only 11 incinerator violations noted during 1956. Oil & Gas Permits 197 permits for oil burning installations and 118 for gas installations were issued requiring 315 inspections. All heating appliances should be serviced annually. 90, I wish to thank all departments and citizens of the Town for the co-operation and assistance given the Fire Department during the past year. To the Officers and Men of the Fire Department .I express my appreciation for their support and efforts. Respectfully submitted, DANA H. WHITTEMORE, Chief Yarmouth Fire Department REPORT OF CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR To the Honorable Board •of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth. It is with a feeling of some accomplishment that we submit our second annual report since taking over this department in May 1955.. During the past year, the Town's Civil Defense Con- trol Center has been established, and partially equipped, in the new Police Station, which, with the aid of the Police department, gives us 24 hour coverage for warnings of enemy attack and man-made or natural disasters. Your Civil Defense communications" section is now part of a state wide CD network and is also tied in to the .Barnstable County Police and Fire networks. This department is working with the Fire department to establish an Air Raid . Warning and Fire Alarm system which will give the Town 100% coverage. All residents of the Town should have received through the mail the latest Air Raid Warning and Instructions card. These were distributed during the early summer. Those persons not receiving these cards can call the Town Office building and one will be mailed to them. Civil Defense literature racks, made through the courtesy of Mr. Edward Webster and the High School Manual Training • classes, have been placed in all. Town Post Offices and, the. Town Office building. We ask the citizens of this Town -to take advantage of this free literature: " Civil Defense is as: much . 91 If self-protection and self-help as it is help by others. The knowledge . gained through reading CD literature may be the means of saving your life as well as the lives of your loved ones. Although no disasters during the past year necessi- tated the calling out of CD personnel, this department, with its volunteers, did take part in a three day nation wide CD exercise called "Operation Alert" in which all sections had to function and plan on a hypothetical situation of this Town having to receive, house, feed, partially cloth and provide general welfare services for 6,000 evacuees from Providence and Greater Boston. The Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency (MCDA) has started a training school in Topsfield and is beginning to offer resident courses of from 2 days to one week dura- tion in such subjects as "Rescue Team "Em- ergency Water Sll l�' " "Radiac PP . , Survey, "Specialized Fire Fighting Equipment" and others. Key personnel in our . Town 's CD organization will be scheduled to take these courses in the near future. Recruitment of volunteers and maintaining their in- terest, once enrolled in CD, is one of the major problems that not only your Director but most CD Directors have today. The "it can't happen here" attitude of most people is frightening to those of us who have seen war's devas- tation. We are endeavoring to start programs in all phases of Civil Defense work that not only will benefit everyone during an emergency but should .prove interesting to the workers during training. We feel that though the progress is slow, we are nevertheless going ahead and establishing, on a firm basis, a Civil Defense department that will . be ready to serve the Town on a moment's notice. Respectfully submitted, WALLACE C. LIBERTY Civil Defense Director 92 WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT The Board of. Water Commissioners herewith submit their report for the year 1956._ Present number of services Services vacant Gallons of water pumped Stock on hand, estimated value Number of services installed 2665 100 172,845,967 $402.30 247 1956 was the tenth anniversary of the large postwar expansion of the water system. It was also one of the busiest years the department has had. As noted above, we installed 247 new services which represents a 10% increase for the year. It is interesting to look back ten years and note the prediction by the engineering consultants which was that the water department could expect 1000 takers by 1956. As a matter of record, we have 2665 takers. Truly the town has had a tremendous growth.., The water com- missioners like to feel that town water has played a small part, at least, in encouraging and aiding this growth. This year we committed to the Town Collector a total of $78,000 in water rates. We are asking the townspeople to raise and appropriate approximately the same amount for our use during the coming year. We need $68,000 for the maintenance and operation of the department and we would like to have $10,000 for extensions. Our operating budget of $68,000 represents an increase of about $6,000. over 1956. • Our stockpile of materials is completely de- pleted; and this fact, together with the continually increas- ing cost of these materials, made it necessary to ask for this increased appropriation. The mechanical digger which you allowed us to pur- chase last year_out of Service Connection funds has more than justified its worth to us. Our labor force has been kept -at a minimum, and it is our considered opinion that the savings made on the labor payroll over a period of three years will more than offset the cost of the machine. The water commissioners occasionally receive requests 93 for extensions of the water system into parts of the town not now served. We scrutinize these requests carefully and study them from the viewpoint of good business prac- tice. if the requested extension can assure your commis. sioners that you will receive a good return on the expendi- ture of your tax dollars, then you can be sure that we will bring the matter to your attention. Conversely, if the ex- tension represents a poor business risk, we do not take the matter to the public. The water commissioners feel that until such time as the bonded indebtedness of the town is substantially lower, only those extensions which will guar- antee a good investment return should be considered. This policy on extensions, as stated above, should not be construed by the public as high-handed or arbitrary. On the contrary, we feelthat is our duty to conduct the affairs of the department and to expend public funds only in ac- cordance with the best business practices. We respectfully suggest to any citizen or group of citizens who might feel aggrieved by this policy that they have the privilege of taking their request directly to the town meeting. The physical plant of the department is in good shape and should give us no problems for some years. The per- manent staff of employees, headed by Superintendent"Ellis, know their jobs and are not afraid to work at them. All of which, we trust, will be reassuring to the general public. In closing this report, the water commissioners wish to note that. collectively and consecutively, they have served you for a total of fifty-one years in the above capacity. This constitutes a remarkable vote of confidence from you to us. We deeply appreciate this confidence and will never know- - ingly do anything to jeopardize it. GERALD 0. CASH ELWIN W. COOMBS EUGENE A. HOMER Board of Water Commissioners. 94 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Appropriations: Transfer from Reserve Fund Amount Expended Permanent Personnel Water Commissioners Labor Power and Lights Telephone Service Fuel Oil Tools and Equipment Office Supplies General Repairs Gasoline, Oil, and Truck Maintenance Station Supplies Technical Service' Freight and Express Construction Supply Meters and Repairs $13,475.00 Salaries 1,500.00 4,620.00 8,480.20 261.45 319.76 345.25 79.50 545.00 1,190.62 50540 955.39 79.80 19,452.72 6,238.31 Automobile Hire, Travel and Dues 696.45 3,885.00 Painting Elevated Tank Balance HOUSE SERVICE CONNECTION ACCOUNT Appropriations: Article 99 1955 Balance $62,629.85 $61,225.00 1,500.00 - $62,725.00 Amount Expended Balance $8,068.34 3,401:89 $11,470.23 11,457.06 FINANCIAL REPORT OF 1956 EXTENSION $16,C00.00 Appropriations: $16,000.00 Amount Expended FINANCIAL REPORT OF 10% GUARANTEE 4956 $15.000.00 $10.201.81 $ 4,798.19. $95.15 $13.17 P. ppropriations : mount Expended Balance 95 REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION We are happy to report that 1956 turned out to be a very satisfactory year for the Bass River Golf Course. Spring and early Summer were beset with difficulty followed by difficulty, all involved in the installation of the new power line. This job was finally completed and our course was ready for the summer rush. Our records indicate an income for the year of $38,- 083.00. 38;08300. This tops 1955 by $8205.50 and 1954 by $7360.25. More play unusually well distributed throughout the sum- mer season and 50c. per day increase in the greens fee con- tributed to this record. In addition to the above mentioned power line and the usual golf course maintenance work the following ma- jor tasks were accomplished: 1. Installed the necessary electrical equipment and switchboard in pump house. 2. Completed work on and put into use a new prac- tice green located between the club house and the. first tee. 3. Installed new irrigation pipe from the pump house to the first, second, and fourth fairways and to six greens. 4. Purchased and laid new 6" cement lined cast iron pipe across the marsh at the south end of our pond. Constructed .a dyke over this pipe line. 5. Purchased 900' of 4" transite pipe and fittings at a cost of $988.97. 6. Dredged out sump area adjacent to pump house. Since our 1956 income totalled $38,083.00 we are ask- ing- for this same amount in 1957; $30,690.00 in one article for items of general operating expense and $7300.00 in an- other article which we plan to use for further expansion of our rehabilitation program including a new pump house. These requests are in line with our .practice of plowing back into the course all excess of income over general oper- ating expense. In our opinion this practice should be con- tinued until our course, equipment and buildings are in. the best possible condition. RECREATION COMMISSIONERS 96 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK Gasoline Permit Renewals Oleomargarine Licenses Auctioneer's Licenses Issued 223 Male Dog Licenses @ $200 Issued 37 Female Dog Licenses @ $5.00 Issued 122 Spayed Female Dog Licenses @ ;2.00 Issued 4 (4 Dogs or Less) Kennel Licenses @ $10.00 Issued 1 (10 Dogs or Less) Kennel Licenses @ $25.00 Deduct 387 Fees @ 820 Paid Town Issued 64 Resident Citizen Fishing Licenses @ $325 Issued 125 Resident Citizen Hunting Licenses @ $325 Issued 37 Resident Citizen Sporting Licenses @ $525 Issued 7_ Resident Citizen Minor Fishing Licenses @ $125 Issued 8 Resident Citizen Female Fishing Licenses @ 1225 Issued 14 Special Non -Resident Fishing Licenses @ ;2.75 Issued 1 Non -Resident Citizen Minor Fishing License @ 1225 Issued 3 Non -Resident Citizen Fishing Licenses @ $7.75 Issued 2 Non -Resident Citizen Hunting Licenses @ $1525 Issued 17 Resident Citizen. Sporting Licenses @ Free Deduct 261 Fees @ 625 47.00 5.00 2.20 446.00 185.00 24420 40.00 25.00 994.00 77.40 $ $ 916.60 208.00 40625 19425 8.75 18.00 38.50 2.25 2325 30.50 $ 929.75 6525 Paid Commonwealth of Massachusetts $ 864.50 December 31, 1956. RICHARD B. TAYLOR, Town Clerk REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS The Board of Registrars, of the Town submit their report for the year 1956. During the year sixteen regular sessions were held and Three Hundred Ninety-seven (397) new voters were regis- tered and their names were added to the voting lists of the Town. Three Hundred Fifty-one (351) •names were removed. from the voting lists, Forty-eight (48) on account of death, 97. 't t. 3 Three hundred (300) on account of change of residence and Three (3) on account of change of name. On December 31, 1956 there were Twenty-seven Hun- dred Sixty-nine (2769) registered voters . in the Town as follows: Precinct No. Precinct No. Precinct No. Precinct No. Total 1 2 3 4 Men 126 136 577 477 Women 147 145 628 533 Total 273 281 1205 1010 1316 1453 2769 Respectfully submitted, • JAMES S. KEAVENEY LOUIS F. MORUZZI HARRY C. STEVER RICHARD B. TAYLOR Board of Registrars December 31, 1956 LITTLE LEAGUE - BABE RUTH LEAGUE The year 1956 indicated that Mid -Cape Little Ieague has become an.established program for boys in the 8-12 year age group. The interest of the boys was apparent from the time of the announcement of tryouts through to the comple- tion of the playing season. Adult participation was suffi- cient to allow the playing of a full schedule of games during the regular season and a number of additional games in the championship playoffs. The Bears, under the management of Eldon Abraham- son and Arthur Provencher, again won the league champ- ionship. However. the league seemed more evenly balanced this year than last and they were hard pressed to retain their laurels. Our All Star team made an excellent show- ing. They lost to Middleboro in the regional playoffs, but defeated Harwich. and Provincetown to win the lower Cape championship. In the final playoffs for the Cape wide championship and the WOCB trophy we were defeated by Barnstable. In 1957 we plan to enlarge the league to five teams so as to accommodate more boys in the program. Plans are also being made to improve the playing facilities and if we 98 • 4 have the necessary adult participation, this should be the best season so -far. Unfortunately while interest in Little League has been increasing the interest in Babe Ruth League is on the de- cline. There do not appear to be enough boys in the 12- 15 year age group to support a four team league and adult support has been very inadequate. If it had not been for the personal interest of Richard Johnson, it is quite likely there would have been no program at all in 1956. At this time it would seem unlikely that there will be enough in- terest to sustain the program in 1957. We wish to express our appreciation to the town author- ities and the Yarmouth School Department for their excel- lent cooperation. The officers also wish to express their thanks to all whose efforts contributed to the success of the 1956 season. ROGER G. EDWARDS, JR.—Pres. Mid -Cape Little League—Babe Ruth League Financial Report 1956 Season— Mid-Cape Little League—Babe Ruth League Receipts: Town of Dennis '55 Carryover Town of Yarmouth Contributions: Collections from Games Receipts from Banquets (2) Cash Balance on hand 1/1/56 Total Receipts: Expenses: Little League Insurance Balfour Perlin's Babe Ruth League Ins. & Franchise 162.00 Browne Sport Shop 698.10 South Yarmouth Hardware 10.55 Wayside Studio 23.50 Guertin Bros. 40.51 Colby Photo Studio ' . 21.00 Bradford Hardware Co. 3.50 Dr. H. Howes 11.00 Banquet Expenses (2) 322.90 Little League, Inc. 6.00 $€00.00 208.13 500.00 $1,308.13 69.05 112.33 229.00 . 410.38 221.95 $135.00 90.32 144.00 99 $1,940.46 Cape Cod Hospital J. Lemos, Florist • Puritan Clothing Co. Total Expenses 2.00 5.00 105.90 $1,781.28 Adjustment : Money still unexpended in Town Accounts 1.781.28 139.18 .65 Cash Balance on hand 1/1/57 158.53 Respectfully submitted WILLIAM J. GROFF, Treasurer Mid -Cape Little League Mid -Cape Babe Ruth League A REPORT FROM THE PLANNING BOARD To the citizens of the Town of Yarmouth Planning, with all of its various facets, is becoming more and more important and essential to our town. What we do in planning now may have a profound effect on our community and ourselves a generation hence. Poor or inadequate planning can result in a loss of business, stag- nation, a rising taxrate with a declining economy, and many other ills that beset a Town when the people take an apa- thetic attitude toward planning. Proper planning should be the concern of the individual, civic groups, promotional groups, and every department head. It is gratifying to report that the interest of the towns- people of Yarmouth in planning and zoning has remained steadfast. One of the more important stimulants to this continued interest this last year was, without doubt, the controversial Drive -In Theater. Regardless of what side you were on, it remains that. because of this controversy. a high level of interest in planning and zoning has been maintained by our citizenry. -The first matter to concern the attention of the Board was a request from one of our citizens that we rezone a portion of the Town into an amusement area, and that we hold a public hearing to determine the will of the people in this matter. The Board complied with this request, and a group of citizens came to express themselves -not only on defining an amusement area but•on other aspectsof zoning. 100 Most of the gathering seemed to be critical of some phase of zoning or planning while believing in the basic sound- ness of both. The Board, because 'of an apparent lack of interest in the rezoning proposal, -allowed the matter to drop. However, in this years warrant we are proposing an amendment to the zoning by-law whieh will make it neces- sary to get approval of the Board of Appeals before any amusement -type -business will be allowed. This amendment, if approved by the voters, will assure a public hearing on amusement -type businesses at whieh time the people may express themselves. Because some of our people appeared critical of zon- ing and planning as evidenced at the meeting previously mentioned, and since ten years had elapsed since the adop- tion of the Zoning By -Law, the Planning Board felt that perhaps we should sit down with those officials who are working with it, day to day, and reassess the whole con- cept of zoning, as embodied in our by-law, in the light of present day conditions. In. September, we met with the Selectmen and the Board of Appeals and discused zoning for a whole evening. The conclusions reached werethat our zoning by-law is basically sound and adequate and that changes could best be made by amendments, as conditions warranted, rather than by attempting wholesale revisions. At the meeting in September with the Selectmen and the Board of Appeals the Board of Appeals suggested that serious consideration be given to opening up more business _ areas. Since this suggestion fell in line with our own thinking, which was concerned with Industrial areas, we are presenting for your consideration in the town warrant five -specific proposals concerning changing residential areas to industrial (three instances). changing a residential area to a business area (one instance), and changing one business area to an industrial area. - For the last two. years the planning board reports have mentioned roads in subdivisions. For the last two years the Selectmen, the Finance Committee, and the High- way Surveyor have been pressing the planning board to adopt some rules and regulations effecting subdivision roads which would:— a. Reduce the cost to the taxpayer upon acceptance of these roads. b. Reduce grading and drainage problems with which the Highway Surveyor is confronted after accept- ance of these roads. 101 c. Provide the purchaser of a lot or a home within a subdivision with a safe and adequate road until such time as " the town accepts the road. This year the Board, which has the authority to set up rules and regulations governing subdivisions, decided to act on this request made by our fellow officials. We increased our meetings from to o to four a month and worked through the summer months on a set of rules which would meet the three requirements listed above. In August, on an invi- tation from the Yarmouth Civic Association, the Chairman of the Board presented the case for a set of rules and regu- lations governing the construction of roads in subdivisions. The proposition, as set forth by the spokesman for the board, received a very favorable reception from this meet- ing. as indicated by a hand vote taken. Reassured, and believing we were on firm ground, we held a hearing in the Fall on the proposed rules. At this meeting, stubborn opposition from the subdividers and de- velopers, who were well represented, made the hearing a rather one-sided expression of protest. They were partic- ularly concerned with the proposed requirements for the construction of roads. As a result of this hearing and a subsequent letter from the Selectmen requesting that we ease the road requirements, the Board revised and modified these road rules. Having modified the rules and regulations concerning the construction of roads in subdivisions, we then met again with the Selectmen, the Finance Committee, the Highway Surveyor, and a representative of the Cape Cod Society of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. After a full and frank discussion, we received from all present unani- mous acceptance of the proposed rules and regulations as modified and revised. We presented the modified rules to the public at a hearing held the night of January 10th of this year and received a more favorable reception. It is probable that the new rules and_regulations will be in effect by the time you read. this report. In other matters of interest to the people it appears that Regional Planning is a "dead duck" until such time as the Planning Board for and the citizens of the Town of Barnstable take a more receptive attitude. However, we are sponsoring an article in the warrant for an appropria- tion of $1500. to cover our participation in case the other Cape towns, including Barnstable, decide to form a Regional Planning District. 102 The Planning Board wants the people to know that, as a matter of policy, approval of subdivision plans 'will only be granted where the plan conforms, in every instance, to the, present zoning by-law. Other matters with which the Board has concerned it- self, and which might be well for the townspeople to give a thought to, are as follows: 1. A permanent Maritime Commission which would— a. Work unceasingly for betterments for Bass River, a fine natural resource. b. Make exhaustive studies of the possibilities of constructing a marina either at Parker's River, or at Mill Creek. c. Study the possibility of a small boat basin and docking facilities on Bass River adjacent to the town -owned property at the Golf Course. 2. The necessity of a Building Needs Committee which would study our future needs and our present fin- ancial position with the thought of making recom- mendations to the people at the proper time so bond- edthat our taxrate might be stabilized and indebtedness kept at a respectable and healthy level. 3. A study which could be made by the Park Com- missioners with the thought in mind ofprojecting our beach needs ahead for a period of twenty-five years and making recommendations to the people concerning the same. 4. The possibility, if the Selectmen feel they are need- ed, of laying out town roads from: a. North Main Street to Station Avenue at its intersection with Dump Road. b. Station Avenue near -the- new regional school westward to Higgins Crowell Road or beyond. During 1957 the Planning Board intends to make a com- prehensive study of our Zoning Map with the idea in mind of making recommendations to you at some later date if we feel that changes should be made. In closing out this report the Board wants you to know that it will welcome your suggestions and ideas as they apply to our local planning. • ELWIN W. COOMBS, Chairman On behalf of the Planning Board 103 ;.r rci PARK DEPARTMENT REPORT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and citizens of the Town of Yarmouth. We hereby submit our report for the year 1956. PARK (No. 1) 1. --Cement cap on sea wall 2.-3 Sets of cement steps onto 3.—Outside water bubbler 4.—Replacing or removing all worn-out signs _ 5.—Installing new piping and shower heads 6—We will install new seats on the cement walk this Spring 7.—Replaced all worn out wooden platforms with ce- ment platform on•front of bathhouses PARK (No. 2) 1.—New sea wall 2.—New cement steps to beach 3.—Enlarged parking facilities THATCHER TOWN PARK 1—Installation of seats on cement cap. 2.—Improved parking facilities,. will oil and seal coat, this year OTHER IMPROVEMENTS Enlarged beach area at Dennis Pond Comfort stations at Bay View Street Beach & Wings Grove This year we hope to: 1—Install boat ramp at Bay View Street Beach 2.—Parking area at Wilbur Park and Install Picnic tables 3.—New diving -board at Wing's Grove 4.—Settees at Englewood Beach area Replacing short walk at Gray's Beach and -we are in hopes 5.—of replacing the long walk this Spring These are but just a few of the many improvements carried out by the Park Department this year. We shall continue our efforts to have the cleanest and best parks and beaches on Cape Cod. Again we would like to extend our most sincere thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Finance Board, and to the town's people for their contiued support and co- operation. beach 104 r. We will always welcome any suggestions for the bet- terment of our department Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM C. ANGELL EDWARD JOHNSON WILLIAM B. LETTENEY, SR. Chairman REPORT OF - YARMOUTH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth: I hereby submit my report for the year 1956: At the Yarmouth Library the circulation of books and periodicals has shown a marked increase each quarter. We have added more books than usual this year. We have a borrower's request blank on the Librarian's desk. The books which appear on this list are considered first by the Committee on Books. Usually the borrower's request is purchased but whenever it seems inadvisable to purchase the particular book, we borrow it from other Libraries or from the State. In this way we try to always satisfy the borrower. Because of thegenerosity of the taxpayers this Library was able to have new lights installed in the main room and offer the added service of having the Library open on Saturday afternoons with Miss Marguerite Small, a popular elementary teacher in charge. One part of -the two-hour period, on these Saturdays, Miss Small tells stories to the children. All age groups are - considered in this program. The other part of the time is devoted by Miss Small to the circulation of books. We feel most fortunate that Miss Small agreed to join _ us and happy to welcome one who is so dear to children of all ages. The Friends of the Yarmouth Library group is out- standinglyy well organized and its monthly meetings are very well planned and unusually well attended. •The Li- brary Trustees owe a debt of gratitude to these members for maintaining a live interest here and for loyally sup- porting the Library financially, socially and intellectually. 105 Our hope for I957 is to complete a children's room, better storage and office space and an area in which to file our valuable Yarmouth Registers where they may be more easily accessible to the public. We also hope to in- crease the number of hours which the Library will be open. I am sure that the other Trustees join me in extending grateful thanks to the Selectmen for their patient considera- tion of Library problems and to the taxpayers for their pport of Library articles. Respectfully submitted, MARTHA WHITE, Librarian Yarmouth Library Association REPORT OF WEST YARMOUTH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Board of Selectmen South Yarmouth, Mass. I am pleased to report that 1956 has shown a continued growth in both circulation and membership. Town Funds allotted were used as follows Books purchased Librarian and Treasurer salary Magazines Librarian's book account Total Circulation was 10676. Adult Fiction 3404, Non Fiction 1176, total adult 4580 Junior Fiction 3176, Non Fiction 642, total junior 3818 Magazines & paper cover 2278. This is an increase of 1473 over 1955. We received a number of gift books new and old for which we are very grateful. Yarmouth Library has again generously loaned us 33 volumes of non fiction. We have also borrowed from the State 21 books at the request of the borrowers. Our files show 779 borrowers, 417 are adult, 363 Junior. An attractive leaflet was printed listing the Library hours, was put on the desk for the pleasure of the borrow- ers. $622.48 579.96 72.20 23.09 $1297.73 106 1 .r We also had printed a booklet on old West Yarmouth houses to be sold at the price of 35c. a copy. We have held children's reading hours on alternate Thursday afternoons through the fall and -.winter. A. children's Christmas.party was Well attended. With the increased circulation it was necessary to have an assistant in July and- August. For the convenience of the borrowers a chute has been installed where books may be deposited on days the Li- brary is not open. The Library is open two afternoons and two evenings a week making a total of eight hours a week. We gratefully appreciate the town's interest and hope to serve the public to the best of our ability. Respectfully submitted MAE A. ROBINSON Librarian and Treasurer. REPORT OF SOUTH YARMOUTH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Board of Selectmen South Yarmouth, Mass. Gentlemen: • The South Yarmouth Library, in this, its second an- nual report, to be included in the Annual Town Report, is happy to be able to say that another year of increased ac- tivity and expansion of services has been completed. The.. greater efficiency' of the library, is to a large extent due to the increased appropriation .voted by the Town at the 1956 Town Meeting. Circulation of books totaled 17,900, an increase of 1,- 352. The greatest increase was in the circulation of books to children which amounted to 6,182, an increase of 1,003.. During the past two years children have taken out 2,013 more books than in 1954. The library was open 153 days, with an average daily circulation of 117; the summer aver age was about 200 books. 1.069 magazines were circulated. Adult non-fiction circulated was 3,766, a gain of 113. 861 books were added to the library, 4.0 by purchase, the remainder being gifts. We are trying t.o complete a well- rounded collection of books, filling in with reference books, especially those needed in .our work with the schools and 107 • 11 young people of the town, and also buying books on sub- jects not covered or authors of importance and titles not included. In this gall important field we have been much helped by our appropriation. As examples of books bought for these purposes We mention the new Columbia Encyclo- pedia, in one volume, Grainger.'s Index to Poetry and Recita- tions. Stevenson's Home Book of Quotations, several books of collections of plays, classic and modern, and books on Natural History. $825.33 was spent on books and magazines received and catalogued. The average amount spent for books was $1.71, a very slight increase over last year, which is not surprising, considering the present high cost of books. We have taken advantage, as in other years of sales, discounts offered, and inexpensive editions of reprints. 643 books were withdrawn during the year, mostly adult non-fiction that was out of date. This year we. are withdrawing books from the Children's room. The total number of books in the library, as of January 1, 1957 is 10,906, a gain of 475. We borrowed from Brookline and other libraries 22 books, about half the number of the previous year: an indication that we are better able to supply our borrowers' needs from our own book stock. We registered 230 new borrow- ers during the year: a gain of 37. There were 154 adults and 76 children registered for the first time. The last card number of registration in 1956 was 2,071. 204 were resi- dents of the town of Yarmouth or attend Yarmouth schools. 26 were non-residents. Many of our summer borrowers re- turn each year, so that they are not included in new bor- rowers. Non-residents pay for the privilege of using our library. The South Yarmouth Library Association num- bered 335 members. Story hours were held during the year for Cub Scouts, Brownies, pre-school children, and pupils of grades 1-4. The Tupper Garden Fund, established during the year has resulted in our grounds being even more beautiful. A new typewriter has• been bought, so that all catalogue -cards will be typed and the catalogue will be more easily used by the public. Five new book cases in the hall and in the parlor will help relieve the congestion on the book shelves, at least temporarily. A recent article in a library journal was entitled, Country Libraries are Looking Up. With the continued support and help of the town and its citi- zens, we hope to do better work with more people, especial- ly with school children in 1957. As the librarian looks 108 back over nearly ten years' of activity here, she feels that her retirement from a large library has resulted in equal opportunity forseer ne rabeloved retirement into . . on Cape Cod. She is very grateful fo tivity. Signed :'CAROLINE R. SIEBENS Librarian ELLEN MAXTONE GRAHAM Chairman of the %library Board. REPORT OF COLLECTOR 1954 Personal Property Commitments Rescinded Personal Property Collected Abated Outstanding December 31, 1956 1954 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Commitments Rescinded Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Collected Abatements Outstanding December 31, 1956 1955 Real Estate Commitments $29952.0895.4 Refunds $403.98 8.96 $ 412.94 274.62 412.94 000.00 $ 126.47 14.91 141.38 90.11 51.27 141.38 000.00 $30177.62. 28914.02 $ 1263.60 $ 6261.84 14.56 .$.6276.40 $ 5583.76 446.16 6029.92 138.32 Real Estate Collections Abatements Outstanding December 31, 1956 1955 Personal Property Commitments Refunds Personal Property Collected Abatements Outstanding December 31, 1956 $ 246.48 109 $28625.94 288.08 1955 Motor Vehicle and Trailer . Excise Commitments Refunds Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Collections Abated $ 6469.17 426.34 6016.31 699.07 Outstanding December 31, 1956 1956 Real Estate Commitments $785416.48 Refunds 2068.08 Real . Estate Collected Abated Tax Titles Outstanding December 31, 1956 Personal Property Commitments Refunds Abated $741306.80 8163.02 262.30 1956 $ 87958.34 952.60 1500.60 Personal Property Collected $ 80381.92 Outstanding December 31, 1956 1956 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Commitments Refunds Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Collected Abated Outstanding December 31. 1956 1956 Poll Tax Commitments $ 3148.00 Refunds 12.00 $ 62573.28 2266.29 $ 57703.32 3138.84 Poll .Tax Collected Abated $ 2476.00 562.00 Outstanding December 31. 1956 HAROLD M. KELLEY Town Collector 110 $ 6895.51 6715.38 $ 180.13 $787484.56 $749732.12 $ 37752.44 $ 88910.94 81882.52 $ 7028.42 $ 64839.67 60842.16 $ 3997.51 $ 3160.00 3038.00 $ 122.00 WATER RATES - 1956 Outstanding December 31, 1955 $ 3050.52 Commitments for 1956 78477.71 Collections for 1956 76595.84 Abatements for 1956 240.79 $81528.23 76836.63 Outstanding December 31, 1956 4691.60 WATER SERVICES - 1956 $ 759.00 16275.03 $17034.03 Outstanding December 31, 1955 Commitments for 1956 Collections for 1956 15777.01 Abatement 2.50 15779.51 $1254.52 HAROLD M. KELLEY _ Town Collector REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE UNDER ARTICLE 94 OF THE 1956 TOWN WARRANT RE: LETTER CARRIER HOUSE TO HOUSE DELIVERY ' To the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth c/o The Selectmen • South Yarmouth, Massachusetts January 31, 1957 Gentlemen: Pursuant to an appointment by the Town Moderator, the following Committee was organized under the author- ity -of Article 94 of the 1956 Town Warrant. The following members appointed, accepted and served as this Committee. John D. Healy William P. Frost Edward R. Barnes Henry R. Usher, Jr. Harold L. Hayes, Jr. The Committee organized and appointed John D. Healy as Chairman. Since the Article under which this Commit - 111 tee served had indicated that a petition be sent to the Unit- ed States Post Office Department for city delivery service, the Committee prepared and submitted this request. Also under Article 95, • United States Senator Leverett Salton - stall, United States Senator John F. Kennedy, and Congress- man Donald W. Nicholson were notified and requested to use their best efforts in furthering this cause. Meetings were held with representatives of the United States Post Office Department and the Committee was in- formed that it would be necessary to have all of the houses numbered before any further action could be taken by them. The Committee investigated and, after inquiry, felt that a minimum of $2.000.00 would be required to meet the requirements set forth in numbering the houses in the Town. The Committee recommends that the Article set forth in the Warrant which would allow the expenditure of funds for this purpose be approved. In addition to being a requirement set forth from the Post Office Department. the numbering of houses in the Town would result in many other obvious advantages. At present it is, at times, most difficult to instruct either friends or delivery men or. in times of emergency, doctors, as to the location of a particular house. The numbering of all of the houses being a requirement for house to house mail delivery service would also benefit the Town in making all of our property more convenient to locate. This is submitted as an interim report since under the terms of Article 94 it will be necessary for this Committee to function until the matter is successfully concluded. Respectfully submitted .JOHN D. HEALY, Chairman WILLIAM P. FROST - EDWARD R. BARNES HENRY R. USHER, JR. HAROLD L. HAYES, JR. APPEAL BOARD REPORT The Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The following is an analysis of the business that was presented before the Board of Appeals for the year 1956: . 112 Thirteen new matters were presented to the Board and the following action indicates the disposition of these mat- ters: •- There were seven requests for variances presented to the Board during the year 1956. Of these, two were grant- ed relief and in both cases the relief was that -the variance was granted with modifications of the use requested by the petitioner. Five were denied. • There were six requests for special permits under sections of the by-law which allow the use requested with the approval of the Board of Appeals. Four were granted and two were denied. During the year, the Board acted upon a petition to set aside a building permit that had previously been is- sued by the Building Inspector. This was the well-known Yarmouth Drive -In Theater matter. The Board found that the Building Inspector had acted in accordance with the by-law. This decision was questioned in the Courts and resolved in favor of the Board of Appeals. A re -hearing was held on the petition of Eino Maki which had previously been granted. by the Board of Ap- peals. This matter, too. was entered in the Superior Court by aggrieved parties. The Board of Appeals again found • — in favor of the petitioner. Subsequently there was a re- hearing in the Superior Court, and the decision of the Board of Appeals was reversed. It is the understanding of the Board that this matter is currently being appealed to the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth. In conclusion. it appears that there is more satisfac- tion with the zoning laws of the Town of Yarmouth and that the number of matters presented to the Board of Ap- peals has dropped considerably in comparison with prior years. During the year 1955 there Were thirty-eight mat- ters presented to the Board in comparison with thirteen new matters presented this year. The small number of variances granted by the Board of Appeals is called to your attention. It is sometimes felt that the Board has granted relief in too many cases. However. I believe that the above statistics indicate that the major portion of the relief granted is in the area of special permits or uses which are allowed under our by-law with the approval of the Board of Appeals. ' Respectfully submitted HAROLD L. HAYES, JR., Chairman 113 =v ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL • SCHOOL. DISTRICT - • • January 29. 1957 The Honorable Board of• Selectmen Town of Yarmouth South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Submitted herewith is the annual report of the Den- nis -Yarmouth Regional School District for the year 1956. During the entire year, the General Contractor has been proceeding with the construction of the new High School. At this writing, twenty-five percent of the build- ing remains to be completed. From all of the information received by the Committee, the building should be turned over to the District in July, 1957, and barring unforeseen events should be ready for occupancy in September, 1957. The General Contractor has requested the Committee to extend the date of completion. However, this vas refused and the Committee has insisted upon the building being completed at the earliest possible date. During the year, the Committee held regularly sche- duled meetings every two weeks, and on numerous occa- sions called special meetings to attend to emergency prob- lems concerning the construction of the building. It was required that the Committee have sufficient funds available to pay the entire contract for the building and therefore the Committee has borrowed to date $1,730,- 000.00. The details of these bond issues are set forth in the last annual report. As these funds were reserved to pay the General Contractor, the District had considerable cash assets during the year 1956. These funds were in- vested in United States Treasury -Bills and during the year. the. interest received from this investment amounted to $30,176.29. Also during the year 1956 the sum of $106,- 132.28 was received from the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts in the form of reimbursement: This figure requires an explanation. The sum of $74,454.20 represented a one hundred percent reimbursement of the planning costs. These costs were incurred prior to the signing of the Gen- eral Contract, and included engineering and architectural fees for the work done up to the awarding of the Contract. This is. the only reimbursement of this nature that will 114 ti be received by the District. The additional sum of $31,- 678.18 was the first annual reimbursement of construction costs and a similar figure will be received each year for a total of twenty years. The Committee has made a diligent effort to keep the cost of the project within the amount originally estimated and we are very pleased to report that to date the extras ,added to the General Contract have amounted to $1,310.25. Based on this hope of keeping within the original estimate, the Committee voted, when adopting the budget for the year 1957, to credit the sum of $106,132.28 received from the Commonwealth to this year's budget reducing, there- fore, by this amount the_payments from the member Towns. However, we must point out that at this time the contract for furniture and the contracts for the athletic fields have not yet been_placed out for bid and we hope that the con- tracts entered into will allow us to work within the original estimate. making further borrowing unnecessary. Within the next few weeks, the contracts referred to; namely, for furniture and for the athletic fields, are to be advertised for bid. Following are the financial statements which show the status of the District through the close of the year 1956. It is noted that the item entitled "Surplus Revenue" has• been decreased by the sum of $106,132.28 as previously set forth in this report. RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER'S CASH $1,553,211.33 273,074.47 $1,826,285.80 1,041,678.24 Balance January 1, 1956 Receipts Payments Balance December 31, 1956: The First National Bank of Yarmouth, $ 23,190.17 Second Bank -State Street Trust Company, 17,029.17 United States Treasury Bills verified,: 744,388.22 784,607.56 $1,826,285.80 The First National Bank of Yarmouth Balance December 31,- 1956, per statement Balance December 31, 1956, per check register Outstanding checks December 31, 1956 115 $ 23,190.17 $ 23,552.97 4 362.80 $ 23,552.97 Second Bank—State Street Trust Company Balance December 31,..1956, per statement • Balance December 31, 1956, per check register $ 17,029.17 $ 17,029.17 DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Assesments 1956: Town of Dennis, Town of Yarmouth, Payments to Treasurer 1956: Town of Dennis, Town of Yarmouth, $ 55,198.44 81,566.56 $ 136,765.00 55,198.44 81,566.56 $ 136,765.00 BALANCE SiI r—December 31, 1956 General Accounts Liabilities & Reserves $784,60736 Appropriation Bal.; Non -Revenue 100,000.00 • Construction, $614.70123 Loan Authorized & Unissued, 100,000.00 Surplus Revenue, 169,906.33 Assets Cash, Goan Authorized: Sch. Constr. Net Funded or $884,607.56 Debt Accounts Serial Loans: Fixed Debt $1,640,000.00 General: School Construction $1,640,000.00 $884,607.56 Respectfully submitted, JENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS - Wallace C. Liberty, Chairman John E. Harris Harold L. Hayes, Jr. Albert T. Chase Alfred C. Kelley Ralph H. Richardson Nathaniel Wixon 116 TREE WARDEN AND MOTH SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT honorable Board of Selectmen - and Citizens of the. Town of Yarmouth .Again it is my privilege to submit my report to you for the year 1956. As Tree Warden I am happy to report that 99 trees. were planted in new locations. We have planted many varieties of trees so if disease endangers one variety, any . one street will not be completely denuded. We now have in our nursery, 61 Town owned trees ready for planting during 1957. Four types of maples were used, they being the Norway, Sugar, Schwedler, and the new Crimson King maple, a patented tree: The moraine locust is a very satisfactory shade tree being used more and more. Under utility wires we are using ornamental trees with very satisfactory results. Dogwoods, both white and pink, together with the Paul's Scarlet hawthorn, are two satisfactory species. The flowering crabs and cherry>s bring very favorable comment. Mountain Ash and the purple leaf plum add a very desirable color contrast. It is very gratifying to see the trees grow and grace our streets and highways. It is also wonderful to meet people and find that they appreciate the work that %ve are striving to do. While we are planting, fertilizing, pruning and possibly transplanting, we are not necessarily attempting to produce immediate results. hut are looking to the future. Very few roadside trees were removed in the wooded areas, and this brings to mind that as a result of our annual survey, I would like to report that the recovery of the pines in the pine looper infested areas, is amazing. I am most happy to report this as the pines were certainly doomed if they had not been given immediate attention. I have received requests for tree planting from those living on route 6A. Having lost so many elms I feel that we should assistthem by planting just inside the property line, and in many cases we can supply their favorite shade tree. More than ever we can put to good use our special planting appropriation. I would appreciate hearing from those of you who wish to be first in the project. As to my job as Moth Superintendent; I am appointed by the selectmen, although all of my work is under the close supervision of the Massachusetts Department of 117 Natural Resources, Division of Forests and Parks. Mr. Roy Chase is my district superintendent, and Mr. Harold Ramsey at the State House, the. Chief Superintendent of Insect Pest Control. Reports as to expenditures are required by the de- partment, the first of each month. These reports are man- datory for the moth and dutch elm accounts. Now may I submit my report of the Gypsy Moth Trap- ping" program: Those unfamiliar with the trapping pro- gram. may be interested to know that 36 can type traps are placed every half mile, so as to completely cover the town. These traps are lined with tanglefoot, and have an attractant containing the organs of 15 female moths. These traps will attract a male moth for a distance of one mile, and once in the trap the moth will become entangled in the tanglefoot. When found, we will remove the moth with the aid of a small steel disc, then placing the disc into a pill box, marking the date, location of the trap, and the trap number. The pill box is then sent to the depart- ment for checking and at the same time they in turn have duplicate maps with corresponding numbers, so can keep watch of the situation as the season progresses. The traps are checked each week, from July 1st to September 1st in- clusive, and whether or not any catches are made, a report is sent in. This year 21 male moths were caught; the trap catch- ing the largest number being off route 6A, at the Bray Farm. Nextin line was the trap at Knob Hill Shores, with a catch of 3 moths. Great Island, Strawberry Lane, and at Center Street were locations catching 2 male moths. All others were single catches. This year showed an increase over last year, and in entirely different areas. If in any one year the catches become large in any particular area, that area will automatically be given a spraying from the air. Our annual survey produced 3 Brown Tail Moths. These little fellows roll themselves into a little cocoon for the winter, formed from the leaves of the tree or plant that they decide to winter in. Their favorite habitant are the wild apple or _pear trees, the choke cherry, and the beach plum. They attach.the group of leaves to a small branch by weaving a thread-like stem, and swing merrily until spring. To add to the efficiency of the project, I offer an additional 25 cents for each catch. This makes the survey a little more interesting, as we never know where they will turn up, or how many. It is always possible that some bright eyed lad will find an infestation of brown tails, and your moth 118 superintendent will have to dig down real deep and pay him off, therefore I am happy to report that we only found three this year. Now I come to the sad report of the Dutch_Elm Disease. The first diseased tree to be removed this year was on Rail- road Avenue in Yarmouth Port. Before - the season was over we found that the tree next to it bad to go also. The latter part of the season we .removed two in the park area of Strawberry Lane. A large elm on Pine street in Yar- mouth, as well as two trees atthe corner of Wood Road and Main Street in Bass River also were felled and hauled away to be burned in the Town dump. Several privately owned trees were condemned and removed, they all being on the north side of the Cape, and removed at the owners' ex- pense. On October 10th I received a laboratory report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Works, showing that 17 elms on route 6A were diseased and were to be removed. I attend all meetings possible and listen to learned men who are. doing everything possible in the field of science, trying to cope with the situation, and if at any time a positive control is found we will immediately put it to work. To close my report I will say that my work is most interesting, sometimes very disheartening, other times very satisfactory, sometimes laborious. I am dealing with na- ture, not necessarily to produce immediate results,. but to make our town a more pleasant place in which to live, for our children, and our children's children. Respectfully. submitted, - JOHN G. SEARS Tree Warden Moth Superintendent Town of Yarmouth --- REPORT OF POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE February ,5, 1957 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, and the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth The New Police Station Building Committee is pleased 119 to 'report that the new police station building is now coni- '"pleted according to all plans and specifications, and has been occupied and working since June 21, 1956. The Committee is pleased to report, also, that after final "completion, and the payment of all outstanding bills against the project, there remains in the Building Fund a balance of $504.82. The appearance of the new building, its workability, and location have brought to the town many complimentary statements, from people 'visiting the area during the sum- mer, from people who were passing through who stopped in to inquire directions and other information, and from law enforcement officials of other towns and cities, who had occasion to come to the station, and who inspected it thor- oughly while here. Quoting the Secretary of the Massa- chusetts Chiefs of Police Association, in his monthly bulle- tin of December, 1956, sent to all member Chiefs in the Commonwealth, "If any town is considering a new station I would recommend that they visit the new station in Yar- mouth and have Herb Jason show them through their new building. It is wonderful, out of this world, excellently laid out, and should be a source of pride to the Town of Yarmouth." The occupancy and use of the new building has been a wonderful experience to the personnel of the Department, who take great pride in its appearance, insideand out, and Willingly work to help keep its appearance at a peak. A total of 153 prisoners were accommodated in the lockup from -June 21 to December 31, 1956, and the plan- ning and layout of the station really proved its adaptability and facility for all the various requirements of police work. No reason has yet been found that would suggest a change in its layout in any way.. Respectfully, THE NEW POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE Elwin W. Coombs, Chairman Herbert J. Jason, Clerk Alexander Catto — Edward W. Webster Byron .Reed - 120 THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OLD YARMOUTH The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth was founded in June of 1953 at the instigation of Mrs. Caroline Siebens. workingthrough a special Committee of the South Yar- mouth Woman's Club. Founders of the Society were: Miss Gladys A. White, South Yarmouth Miss Jeannette Wheldon, Bass River Dr. George W. Tupper, South Yarmouth Mrs. Fannie A. Holway, South Yarmouth Mrs. Magdalene L. Chase, Bass River Mrs. Frances J. Baker, West Yarmouth Mrs. Beth Schofield, Yarmouth Mrs. Laura Tolley, Yarmouth Mrs. Ilelen H. Curtis, Bass River Mrs. Marion C. Ryder, West Dennis Mrs. Marjorie. W. Swift, Yarmouth Port Mr. Allan E. Neal, West Dennis Mrs. Ann Maxtone-Graham, Bass River Mrs. Caroline R. Siebens, South Yarmouth Mrs. M. T. Nichols, Bass River - Mrs. Robert R. Robbins, Bass River Miss Sarah B. Robbins, Bass River Mr. Norton Nickerson, Yarmouth Port . Mrs. Reginald Love, West Yarmouth Mrs. Helen K. Cooper, West Yarmouth. Since its first meeting in July of 1953 with Mrs. Siebens as its first President the Society has grown to a membership of between three and four hundred residents of Dennis and Yarmouth. Through its four meetings each year, its museum and shop, its annual House Tour of the beautiful houses of our town, and in its continuing role as guardian of the heritage and historic treasures of Old Yarmouth,- the So- ciety has succeeded in a re -awakening of interest in the glorious past of our towns. By the time this report is published the Society will have held at least one large meeting in each of the villages of Dennis and Yarmouth, arousing new interest in each area. Among the first achievements of the Society was the sponsoring of a Meeting of the Society of Friends at the old Friends Meeting House in South Yarmouth. This Meet- ing led to a revival of interest that has made this fine old landmark a functioning place of worship once more. The Society was responsible for the preservation of 121 early glass photographic plates from which many excellent photographs have been printed of scenes of the last century in Dennis and Yarmouth. Dedicated to keeping . the his- torical treasures of the Cape on the Cape, the Society pur- chased at auction a portrait of the ship "National Eagle" 'commanded by Captain George - Matthews of Yarmouth Port and a splendid model of the ship "Firefly" also com- manded by Captain Matthews. Many gifts have been willed or donated to the Society in order to insure that they may be kept safely within the town for the enlightenment and pleasure of our towns- people and our visitors. In October of 1955 due to the generosity of Mr. Guido R. Perera of Yarmouth Port the Society was deeded a home of its own. the Captain Bangs Hallet House on the Common at Yarmouth Port. This charming Greek Revival house of the eighteen thirties has been redecorated by the Society to become a suitable background for its treasures and a very real attraction to the visitors to our towns. Deeded with the house for the Society's use were forty- nine acres of land and the brick -gingerbread cottage on the hill known as the Playhouse. The Planning Committee of the Society is now engaged in deciding how this acreage can best serve all the citizens within the bounds of Old Yarmouth. As a tax-exempt organization the Historical Society is extremely conscious of its obligations, not only to the past. but to the present and the future. In some as yet unformulated way these lands will be put to use to increase the interest of the town in preserving all that is fine in its past and its present and in ensuring the enoble- ment of its future. It is to be hoped that our youth may be instilled with a sense of pride in their great heritage. that they may find more inspiration in the figure of an Old Yarmouth Master riding the decks of a Dennis clipper than in a black -jacketed ruffian riding a motorcycle. It is to be hoped that the opportunity now given the Society to have the finest historical center on all the Cape may result in Old Yarmouth becoming an attraction to visitors from all over the world in the same way that Old Sturbridge Village has become an attraction. With a watchful eye tothe future as well as on the past, a committee of the Society will shortly report in the interest of preservation on the possibilities of whether cer- tain areas of Old Yarmouth might suitably be set aside through legislation as Historical District. If such areas 122 • are recommended it will be of vital importance to every citizen of the towns and the Society will accept responsi- bility for diseminating information on Historical Districts as they are now working in such areas as Beacon Hill, Nan- tucket and Lexington. The Historical. Society of Old Yarmouth extends a very -- cordial invitation to the townspeople to support the -society through becoming members, through their valued advice and counsel, and through their good will for an organiza- tion that is working in a rather new medium for the best interests of the Old Yarmouth area. ALLAN NEAL President . REPORT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES TOWN OF YARMOUTH District Board: Selectmen—Victor F. Adams, Barnstable; Howard B. Monroe, Yarmouth; Earle M. Davidson, Dennis. The -Department of Veterans' Services has found it necessary to aid more veterans and their dependents this past year than ever before. This was brought about in several ways. The most obvious was the weather during early 1956 when building and outside work was at a stand- still for nearly four months. With a veteran population of nearly one million in Massachusetts, and approximately 7500 of them on the Cape, it is only reasonable to expect an increased aid program when weather conditions afford so little means for work during the -whiter season. Cases aided by this department with the State reim- bursing one half the amount:— Direct veteran aid Out of Town Settled eases Widows & Dependent Parents State Settled cases Hospital cases IIOSPITALIZATION This service has increased considerable in the past year for both World I, World War II and Korean, vet- erans; also their dependents. We all realize, the increase •.123. 10. 2 9 1 3 in the cost of hospital care and this means that many of the older parents have to seek aid to cover these costa. Fifty Massachusetts Korean Bonus applications have been processed by this office during the year. EDUCATION, - The 84th Congress passed a bill which is known as the War Orphan Educational Program, or : Public Law 634. The veterans must have died of injuries or diseases re- sulting from their military service. Children between the ages of 18 and 23 years whose deceased parents served in World I, II and the Korean Conflict may apply. In some instances, children will be permitted to begin school before their eighteenth birth- day and to finish after their twenty-third. Education may be taken in colleges and universities, as well as below - college -level schools, but regular high school training isn't included in the new law, and below -college -level courses must equip students for definite vocational objectives. Sub- sistance from the Veterans Administration is $110.00 per month while in college. The State of Massachusetts also aids this same pro- gram by allowing, under Section 7B of Chapter 69, of the General Laws, as amended, a maximum of $750.00 per year, towards expenses of higher education.. Requests for appli- cation, instructions and information should be sent to :— The Commission of Education 200 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass. Att. Miss Mary E. McKay. Other assistance given to -veterans and their depend- ents through this office the past year were serviced by Ezra J. Swift the Veterans Administration Contact Officer and are as follows:— • Veterans'. Pension applications 62 Widows Pension applications 31 Dependent Parents Pension applications 6 P. L. 550 Education & Training applications 74 Mr. Swift is in this office the first three Thursdays of each month for Insurance, Pension and Claims purposes. In closing, I wish to express my appreciation to the Selectmen and other departments of the Town for their cooperation in securing records and other data when re- quested. Respectfully submitted, THOMAS MILNE Director and Agent 124 INSPECTOR OF WIRES • : - . December 31, 1956 Board of Selectmen, Town of Yarmouth, Mass. . Gentlemen : - I hereby submit my report as Inspector ..of Wires for the year 1956. There were approximately 600 inspections made by this Department, covering all types of electrical installa- tions. Approximately 5,000 miles were covered in perform- ance of these duties. Respectfully yours, E. FRUEAN, JR. Inspector of Wires. REPORT OF HIGHWAY SURVEYOR To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth' • I hereby submit my report for the year 1956. The Highway Department has built, three and one- quarter miles of new roads and resurfaced approximately five.miles of old roads. The new roads which were not completed last year plus the new roads taken this year have all been resurfaced. The IIighway Department purchased 110,000. gallons of road building oil and approximately 2000 tons of hot mix. For work done on drainage, we purchased 5102 feet of different sized pipe and by the time it was laid, the cost was about $3.00 a foot. - With Chapter 90 money for construction, part of Sta- • tion Ave. was rebuilt with hot. mix and was graded. With Chapter 90 money for maintenance, part of High Bank Rd. was stone seal -coated and all of Main St. Sea View Ave. was seal -coated with oil and sand. ' Respectfully submitted, • GORHAM P. HOMER Highway Surveyor. 125 BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE The year 1956 brought many changes which had a direct effect on the Public Assistance program in its entirety. A legislative determination of the cost of living in- creased the recipients' budgets by 5.8% beginning with. the month of July.. • As • of October 1st the Federal reimbursements to all cities and towns were increased allowing an additional $4.00 per month per ease maximum for those receiving Old Age Assistance and Disability Assistance, and $2.00 more per month for each eligible Aid to Dependent Children re- cipient. _ The revision of the Social Security Law, effective No- vember 1st extended coverage to certain disabledpersons and allowed payments to women, otherwise eligible, at the age of 62 years, thereby decreasing the minimum age by three years. Effective November 7, the need of United States citi- zenship as an eligibility factor in Old Age Assistance was abolished by statute. The following information is intended to give you a clear picture of how your tax money was spent. HENRY R. DARLING, Chairman OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Average monthly caseload for 1956 - 73.6 • 23 applications 16 approved 7 denied - Cash payments to recipients Payments for special needs Payments to other cities- and -towns for Yarmouth cases Reimbursement claimed: Federal State Other cities and towns 29,829.36 33,768.90 2.401.23 Direct -cost to town AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Average monthly ca.seload in 1956— - Families - 14.1 126 $55,151.68 20,69 7.71 1,275.52 77,124.91 65,999.49 $11,125.42 • Individuals - 46.2 • 12 applications 9 approved 1 denied 1 withdrawn 1. pending Cash payments to recipients Payments for special needs Reimbursement claimed: Federal State $19,721.85 2,071.29 21,793.14 9,428,99 7,264.36 16,693.35 $ 5,099.79 Direct cost to town DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Average monthly caseload in 1956 - 3 5 applications 4 approved 1 denied Cash payments to recipients Payments for special needs Reimbursement claimed: Federal --- State -State $1,200.15. 1:380.92 Direct cost to town GENERAL RELIEF Average monthly caseload in 1956 - 6.5 13 applications 12 approved 1 denied Cash payments to recipients Payments for medical needs Payments for other needs Payments to other cities and towns for Yarmouth cases 127 $2,818.85 622.55 3,441.40 2,581.07 $ '860.33 $2,278.50 2,261.25 1,139.60 5,679.35 1,235.93 6,915.28 Reimbursement claimed: State Other- cities and towns O.A.S.I. Direct cost to town ADMINISTRATION Salaries Other administrative expenses $1,702.41 120.00 200.00 Reimbursement claimed: Federal State Direct cost to town $5,638.51 103.09 2,022.41 $4,892.47' $9,040.00 1,532.73 10,572.73 5,741.60 $4,831.13 STATE AUDITOR'S REPORT State House, Boston, January 28, 1957 To the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Howard B. Monroe, .Chairman Yarmouth, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Yarmouth for the period from November 6, 1955 to November 30, 1956, made in accord- ance with the provisions of .Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a 'report made to me by Mr. William Schwartz, Assistant Director of Accounts. Very truly yours, HERMAN B. DINE Director of Accounts Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston Sir In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Yarmouth for the period from November 6, 1955, the date of the pre - 128. vious examination, to November 30,. 1956, the following report being submitted thereon: An -examination and verification was made of the financial transactions as -recorded on the books of the sev- eral departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection. An analysis was made of the accounting officer's ledgers for the period covered by the audit. The receipts were checked with the treasurer's books, and the payments were compared with the warrants authorizing them and with the treasurer's _ records of payments. The appropriation accounts were checked with the town clerk's records of town meeting proceedings, and the recorded transfers from the reserve fund were verified by comparison with the records of the finance committee. The necessary adjusting entries resulting from the audit of the several departments were made, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on November 30, 1956. The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The recorded receipts were anal- yzed and compared with the several departmental records of payments to the treasurer, with other sources from which the town received money, and with the accounting officer's books. The recorded payments were checked with the approved warrants authorizing the disbursement of town funds and with the accounting officer's books. The cash balance on November 30, 1956 was proved by actual count of the cash in the office and by reconcilia- tion of the bank balances with statements received from the banks of deposit. The savings bank books and securities representing the investments of the trust and investment funds in the custody of the town treasurer were examined. The invest- ments were listed, the income was proved, and all transac- tions were verified and compared with the treasurer's and the accounting officer's books. The payments of maturing debt and interest were proved with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities on file. The records of payroll deductions for Federal taxes and county retirement system membership were 'examined and reconciled with the controlling ledger accounts. The records of tax titles and tax possessions held by the town were examined and checked in detail. The taxes 129 transferred to the tax title account were checked with the collector's records, the foreclosures were verified, the re- demptions of tax titles and sale of tax possessions were checked with the treasurer's cash book, and the fax titles and tax possessions on hand- were listed,. reconciled—with the accounting officer's. ledger, and compared with the records it the Registry of Deeds. The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked. The taxes and motor vehicle and trailer excise outstanding at the time of the previous ex- amination, as well as all subsequent commitments,. were audited and compared with, the assessors' warrants issued for their collection. The payments to the treasurer were verified, the recorded abatements were checked with the assessors' records of abatements granted, the taxes trans- ferred to the tax title account were proved, and the out- standing accounts were Iisted and reconciled with the re- spective controlling accounts in the accounting officer's ledger. The records of departmental and water accounts re- ceivable were examined and checked. The commitments were proved, the collections were checked with the treas- urer's recorded receipts, the abatements were verified, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the respective controlling accounts in the accounting offi- cer's ledger. Further verification of the outstanding accounts was made by mailing notices to a number of persons whose name.s appeared on the books as owing money to the town, the replies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed, are correct. The town clerk's records of dog and sporting licenses, and of miscellaneous licenses and permits issued were ex- amined and _checked, the payments to the State being veri- fied by comparison with the receipts on file and the pay- ments to the town being checked with the treasurer's cash book. The records of receipts of the board of selectmen and the sealer of weights and measures, as well as of the police, school, park, and cemetery departments, and of all other departments collecting money for the town, were examined, checked, and reconciled with the treasurer's and the ac- counting officer's books. - The surety bonds furnished by the several town offi- 130 ., cials for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form. In addition to the balance sheet, there are appended to this report tables showing reconciliations of the treas- urer's and the collector's cash, summaries of the tax, ex- cise, tax title, tax possession, departmental, and water ac- counts, as well as schedules showing the condition and transactions of the trust and investment funds. While engaged in making the audit cooperation was received from all town officials, for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM SCHWARTZ Assistant Director of Accounts 131 J .11 Cash: General, Advances for Petty: Selectmen, Collector, School, Accounts Recelvable: Taxes: Levy of 1955: Personal Property, Real Estate, Levy of 1956: Poll, Personal Property, Real Estate, TOWN OF YARMOUTH Balance Sheet — November 30, 1956 GENERAL ACCOUNTS 5100.00 150.00 75.00 5263.12 3,506.88 204.00 8,383.84 53,068.27 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise: Levy of 1955, 5188.14 Levy of 1958, 11,099.82 Tax Titles and Possessions: Tax Titles, 51.087.26 Tax Possessions, 1,342.97 Departmental: General Relief, 51,702.41 Aid to Dependent Children, 1,364.31 Old Age Assistance, 124.02 School, 18.00 Water: Rates and Services, Connections, Aid to Highways: State, County, Unprovided For or Overdrawn Underestimates 1958: County Tax, State Recreation Areas Assessment, Overdrawn Appropriation: Electric Service—Town Building, 53,617.45 1,796.72 52,999.12 6,779.60 Accounts: 57,729.99 520.44 240.40 Liabilities and Reserves Temporary Loan: 5321,708.64 In Anticipation of Reimbursement, Payroll Deductions: Federal Taxes, County Retirement System, 325.00 Evening School Deposits, Proceeds of Dog Licenses—Due County, Tailings—Unclaimed Checks, Trust Fund Income: Alfred V. Lincoln Village Improvement Fund, School Funds: Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational, James Knowles Memorial 65,426.11 Scholarship, Ellen Chase Scholarship, Joshua Sears Playground Fund, Cemetery Funds: 11,287.96 Perpetual Care, Nathaniel Cogswell Ancient Cemetery Improvement, 54,961.35 I,037.71. • 530.00 1,260.73 228.89 343.33 1,232.20 46.66 15.18 524,000.00 5,999.06 43.00 329.60 33.63 Ellen B. Eldridge Ancient 2,430.23 Cemetery Improvement, Old Age Assistance Recoveries, Federal Grants: Disability Assistance: Administration, 3,208.74 Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children: Administration, Aid, 5,414.17 Old Age Assistance: Administration, Assistance, 9,778.72 Revolving Funds: School Lunch, Scheel Athletics, Appropriation Balances: Revenue: General, Water, Non -Revenue: 8,490.83 Town Office, Police Station, 11.70 5240.23 206.66 1,137.67 942.69 1,663.65 2,655.29 $4,85424 152.40 5207,970.61 8,635.35 8,168.69 970.00 6,846.19 5,006.64 602,66 967.92 218,196.54 E=Sligth26206" iirol,141101 , -Net Funded or Fixed Debt: Inside Debt Limit: General, Outside Debt Limit: General, Public Service Enterprise, Overestimates 1956: State Mosquito Control Assessment, ;13.00 District Department of Veterans' Services, 41.01 54.01 Sale of Real Estate Fund, 489.00 Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves Fund, 947.00 Receipts Reserved for Appropriation: Road Machinery, ;359.53 Insurance Reimbursements, 3,985.89 Water Connections, Reserve Fund—Overlay Surplus, Overlays Reserved for Abatements: Levy of 1955, Levy of 1956, 14,720.31 • • 19,065.73 5,599.25 6%770.00 5,488.62 Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Motor Vehicle and 'Trailer Excise, 511,267.96 Tax Title and Possession, 2,430.23 Departmental, 3,208.74 Water, 5,414.17 Aid to Highway, 700.00 • Reserve for Petty Cash Advances, Surplus Revenue: Current Year, Prior Years, 1428,070.40 518,361.59 DEBT ACCOUNTS Serial Loans: Inside Debt Limit: 6390,000.00 General Town Office, Police Station, Municipal Land, 460,000.00 School, Outside Debt Limit: General: School, Public Service Enterprise: Water, 515,000.00 445,000.00 ;850,000.00 " dossaismagialliamokaa"1"ftiarauwaral. 86,355.75 9,258.62 23,041.10 325.00 104,717.M $428,070.40 590,000.00 45,000.00 60,000.00 195,000.00 390,000.00 ;15,000.00 445,000.00 1411 III II, . telt' 460,1100.00 ;850,000.00 1 it TRUST AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS Trust and Investment Funds: Cash d Secur an ities: In Custody of Town Treasurer, 1 890;292.02 890,292.02 Alfred. V. Lincoln Village Improvement Fund, School Funds: Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational, James Knowles Memorial Scholarship, Ellen Chase Scholarship, Joshua Sears Playground Fund, Cemetery Funds: Perpetual Care, Nathaniel Cogswell Ancient Cemetery Improvement, Ellen B. Eldridge Ancient Cemetery Improvement, Investment Funds: Post -War Rehabilitation, Stabilization, TOWN OF YARMOUTH BUDGET RECAPITULATION 1956 1956 Appropriations Department Transfers and Transfers Moderator 75.00 Finance Committee 250.00 Selectmen 500.00 23370.00 Auditor 100.00 Treasurer 9727.50 Collector 11975.00 F,,, Assessors 10860.00 Other Fin. Offices & Accts. 300.00 Legal 107.70 2107.70 Town Clerk 6657.50 Election & Registration 835.00 4240.00 Planning Board 100.00 300.00 Board of Appeals 525.00 Engineering 6000.00 Reserve Fund 12000.00 Town Halls & Other Town Prop710.00 11930.00 Police 64686.00 Fire 17308.00 Civil Defense 1295.00 Sealer of Wts. & Measures 491.00 Inspection of Plumbing 30.00 ' 2530.00 r.... s_. -. L K,mru 11 Wren• M L4 w:...Jil 1957 Budget Estimate 125.00 250.00 22870.00 100.00 9146.00 12725.00 10130.00 300.00 2000.00 6436.00. 3180.00 650.00 400.00 6000.00 12000.00 13265.00 67214.00 17345.00 1495.00 491.00 2500.00 924,974.17 5,006.64' 7,278.56 933,632.54 1,012.38 1,110.41 21,000.00.. 37,261.97 5,536.41 35,755.33 91,136.42 9,60 .49 10,738.91 i 1 I IlUI ? I II ■ fJ 7idu1•41 a�io 290,292.02 1957 Budgets Approved 125.00 250.00 22870.00 ' 50.00 9146.00 12725.00 f, '10130.00 300.00 2000.00 6436.00 3180.00 650.00. 400.00 6000.00 12000.00 13265.00 67214.00 17248.00 1595.00: 491.00 2500.00. Department 1956 1956 1957 1957 Appropriations Budget Budgets Transfers and Transfers Estimate Approved Inspection of Buildings 4525.00 4625.00 4625.00 Inspection of Wiring 2200.00 2200.00 2200.00 Moth Department 3250.00 3250.00 3250.00 Dutch Elm Disease Control 1500.00 2000.00 2000.00 Tree Warden 1845.00 1845.00 1845.00 . Other Prot. of Persons & Prop. 175.00 175.00 175.00 Shellfish 6425.00 6425.00 6425.00 Buoys 700.00 700.00 700.00 Board of Health 11150.00 9650.00 9650.00 ,,, Highways 65000.00 85205.00 70000.00 awo Sidewalks 6800.00 6500.00 6500.00 Snow & Ice Removal 200.00 6200.00 10000.00 12000.00 Street Lights & Signals 15400.00 16700.00 16700.00 Street Signs 1000.00 500.00 500.00 Highway Mach. Op. Acct. 400.00 6900.00 7000.00 7000.00 Public Assistance 74263.00 79602.00 79602.00 Veterans' Benefits 1200.00 9200.00. 9000.00 9000.00 Schools (General) 245877.63 227661.00 227661.00 School (Misc.) Articles 1000.00 18850.00 17450.00 17450.00 Den.-Yar.-Reg. School Dist. Parks Telephone Electric Light Town Reports Insurance • Recreation Commission Water Cemeteries Adm. of Trust Funds Maturing Debts & Interest Geo. Hill Service Road. (Not a Budget Acct.) Totals 81566.56 78991.10 78991.10 15900.00 15750.00 15750.00 436.30 4336.30 4350.00 4350.00 600.00 2600.00 2600.00 2600.00. 2200.00 2200.00 2200.00 1500.00 15770.00 29850.00 1500.00 62725.00 200.00 8630.00 75.00 117847.50 700.00 700.00 18005.00 30690.00 68225.00 12764.30 75.00 119505.63 18005.00 30690.00 68225.00 9000.00 75.00 119505.63 10019.00. 1,010,188.69 1,032,266.03 .1,015, 249.73 . p r c�c�r s��-.... .:...,..►141) �.�a'$ue�.iil...a.ae��_.6i,1�_4E �.w�_ III Ili 1111111 llltiili� � � �I�.i, .�� n c � d(� /RR � "+mss. 1 EXPENDITURES FOR 1956 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Moderator Finance Committee Selectmen :— $ 75.00 129.76 Executive Salaries 15,500.00 Other Salaries 5,117.62 Other Expense 2,696.91 23,314.53 Auditor:— Salary 25.00 Other Expense 3.00 28.00 Treasurer :— Salary Other Expense Town Collector:— Salary Other Expense Assessors:— All Expense Legal Department Town Clerk:— Salary 1,700.00 Other Expense 4,384.48 6,084.48 Election & Registration:— Salaries and Wages 2;062.22 Other Expense 2,177.62 4,239.84 Commissioners of Trust Funds Salaries Planning Board Board of Appeals Engineering Town Hall and Other Town Property :— Maintenance Men 6,350.00 Fuel — : 1,981.59 Repairs 739.20 Other Expense 2,854.56, Painting Community Building Town Office Auxiliary Power Plant New Town Office Building Construction New Town Office Building—Kitchen Police Department:— Salary--Chief epartment:Salary—Chief 4,598.00 Salary—Deputy Chief 4,290.00 Salaries—Officers 42,698.97 2.800.00 6,192.33 8,992.33 3,850.00 7,890.20 11,740.20 9,715.10 2,10 7.70 140 75.00 291.92. 242.88 4,426.74 11,925.35 657.35 2,368.68 758.32 271.48 Equipment and Supplies All Other Radios—Police Cruisers Purchase of Police Cruisers Traffic Line Painter New Police Station Construction New Police Station—Landscaping Police and Firemen's Uniforms • Fire Department:— Salaries—Chief epartment:—Salaries—Chief and Deputy Chief Firemen Equipment All Other Fire Alarm Equipment Reserve for Purchase of Fire Truck Civil Defense - Inspection:— Sealer of Weights and Measures Plumbing Buildings Wiring Moth Department • Labor Machinery Expense Insecticides Dutch Elm Disease Control:— Labor Machinery Expense Planting Shade Trees Tree Warden:— Salary arden:-Salary Labor Machinery Expense Materials Other Protection of Shellfish:— Salary -- Seed Other Expense Shellfish Project—State Buoys 2,233.82 8,350.00 7,863.47 3,118.09 4,234.67 2,088.19 62,170.99 782.12 3,250.00 425.00 52,316.19 3,500.00 1,189.22 17,304.42 1,250.00 3,000.00 1.280.70 473.74 2,530.00 4,395.08 2,024.65 • 1,638.83 1.127.35 483.48 3,249.66 754.00 744.75 150.00 677.00 662.00 354.58 Persons and Property 3,350.00 2,636.25 422.91 Health and Sanitation Health :— Administrative Expense County Hospital Expense 141 27.00 298.50 1,498.75 1,499.09 1,843.58 76.17 6.409.16 531.50 564.64 Public Nursing Other Expense Sanitation:— Central Dump Expense Other Expense Cape Cod Hospital Highways Highways :— Salary Labor Materials Machinery hire Other Expense Sidewalks Snow and Ice Removal:— Labor emoval:Labor Machinery hire Materials Street Lights and Signals Street Signs Miscellaneous Highway Accounts:-•-- Highway ccounts:=Highway Machinery Operating Account Chapter 90 Construction—Contract Nos. 15475 and 15579 Chapter 90 Construction—Contract No. 16559 Chapter 90 Maintenance Purchase of Pick-up Truck Purchase of Dump Truck Addition to Highway Shed Baker Avenue Locust Street . Lyman Lane Mattakese Road Salt Marsh Lane Sandy Lane Sea Gull Road Springer Lane Sunset Drive Water Street Webster Road Williams Road Replacement of Park Avenue Culvert— (Between Poles #1317 and 1318) 499.92 710.13 1,535.55 6,553.62 . 201.10 6,754.72 1,000.00 4,780.00 22,603.25 23,0 7 7.44 8,562.91 5,363.89 3,113.97 5,292.04 720.63 142 64,38 7.49 5,345.11 9,126.64 15,689.50 230.88 6,896.61 • 11,566.06 24,418.51 3,000.00 1,984.90 3,475.14 2,365.31 1,376.00 2,231.05 5,168.15 2,146.62 766.25 466.06 4,923.82 2,066.09 995.73 3,388.00 2,420.00 1,727.55 479.70 Replacement of Park Avenue Culvert— (Between ulvert 516.02 (Between Poles #1312 and 13 3) Charities Total Expense: ----all categories 119,848.46_ (For detail see Board of Public Welfare Report) Veterans' Services Veterans' Benefits 9,193.73 District Department of Veterans' 1,537.95 10,781.68 Services—Administration Schools General .Budget :— Total Expense (For detail see School Committee report) Adult Vocational Education Adult Vocational Registration Fees— 1955-1956 Physical Education School Athletic Receipts School Grounds and Athletic Field School Tuition. and Transportation for Physically and Mentally handicapped- Chapter 772—Acts 1955 Purchase and Installation of Auxiliary Power Plants (2) Deposit on Specifications (Power Plants) School Band Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District School Cafeterias School Cafeterias Receipts Libraries Salaries and Wages Books and Periodicals Maintenance Recreation 245,887.59 1,000.00 41.00 4,927.00 764.14 4,000.00 1,621.13 600.00-- 40.00 108.93 81,566.56 7,000.00 42,121.75 1,471.15 2,288.53 2,709.88 • 6,469.56 Park Department : Parks15,470.07 Purchase hase of Pick-up Truck 1,407.08 Comfort Stations—Wings Grove and 4,400.00 Bay View Street Hard -Topping Parking_ Areas—Packet Landing and Colonial Acres 2,655.19 Capping and Repairing Mound Sea W all at Town Park Beach 173.00 550.00 Wilbur Park Improvement Maintenance Town Owner Beach 12,731.57 Property 143 . Lease of Land at Dennis Pond 1.00 40,387.91 Restoration of Windmill 1,529.99 Square Dancing—Lyceum Hall 300.00 Square Dancing—Board of Trade 250.00 Little and Pony League Baseball 499.45 Town Baseball 738.17 Fish and Game 112.95 Operation of Bass River Golf Course 29,834.13 Bass River Golf Course—Irrigation System 5,784.37 Public Service Enterprises Water Department:— Maintenance epartment:Maintenance and Operation 62,629.85 Water Service Connection Account 11,457.06 Water Loan Construction Account - 1953 Extension 2,315.90 Laying Mains on Town Ways (Article No. 104) 16,000.00 Laying Mains on Private Ways (Article No. 105) 10,201.81 Purchase of Trench Digger 5,688.65 Purchase of Pick-up Truck 1,143.00 Purchase or Taking of Land— Francis T. Sweeting . 19.90 109,456.17 (For details see Water Commissioners' Report) Cemeteries General Budget:— Salaries 225.00 Labor 6,385.72 Materials 634.20 Other Expense 1,382.47 Restoration of Old Grave Stones Miscellaneous Accounts Water Loan Maturing Bonds—January 1, 1946 Water Loan—January 1, 1946—Interest • Water Mains Construction Loan Water -Mains Construction Loan—Interest Water Construction Loan -1953 Extension Water Construction Loan - 1953 Extension—Interest New Elementary School Loan New Elementary School Loan—Interest Municipal Land Loan Municipal Land Loan—Interest New Town Office Loan New Town Office Loan—Interest 144 8,627.39 • 1,000.00 36,000.00 1,800.00 5,000.00 187.50 25,000.00 5,350.00 20,000.00 4,025.00 5,000.00 1,406.25 5,000.00 1,805.00 New Police Station Loan New Police Station Loan—Interest Anticipation of Revenue Loans Anticipation of Revenue Loans—Interest Anticipation of Re :imbursement Loan—_ - Highways Anticipation of Re :imbursement .Loan— Highways—Interest Alfred V. Lincoln Fund—Interest (Paid to Yarmouth V.I.S.) Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Walter H. Gifford Lot Ellen B. Eldridge Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund Nathaniel Cogswell Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund Elizabeth S. Bacon Cemetery Perpetual Care Re :investment Account Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund Town Reports Insurance Telephone Service Account Electric Service Account Unclassified Withheld Taxes Barnstable Dog Licenses Court Judgements—Land Damages Agency Accounts County Tax Cape Cod Mosquito Control State Audit State Parks and Reservations Retirement System—Chapter 32— Section 22 5,000.00 1,150.00 375,000.00 3,591.67 28,000.00 330.00 30.00 1,195.03 28.10 71.85 45.54 600.00 1;811.00 2,131.50 15,761.52 4,336.30 2,508.15 46,159.26 10,096.61 85720 15,004.00 72,117.07 Paid 62,800.49 5,800.42 2,102.60 1,253.52 6,652.76 78,609.79 Approved Refunds Poll Taxes Personal Property Taxes Real Estate Taxes Motor Vehicle Excise Miscellaneous Refunds 12.00 967.16 2,293.62 2,692.73 75.55 6,041.06 RECAPITULATION Cash on Hand January 1, 1956 271,361.33 Cash Receipts 1.826,376.57 2,097,737.90 Cash Payments 1,879,687.44 145 Cash on Hand December 31, 1956 218,050.46 2,097,737.90 The following amounts carried over to 1957 accounts Preservation of Town Clerk's records 1,000.00 New Town Office Building Construction 427.66 New Police Station Construction 504.82 Shellfish Assistance: State 250.42 Addition to Highway Garage 134.69 Chapter 90 -Maintenance • 1,500.00 Chapter 90 -Construction -Contract No. 16559- Reimbursement Acc't 3,828.40 Temporary Loan in Anticipation of Reimbursement Chapter 90 Construction -Contract No. 16559 6,000.00 Chapter 90 -Construction -Contract No. 16559 - Appropriation Acc't 1,753.09 Lyman Lane Road Acceptance 717.85 Sea Gull Road 861.78 Vineyard Street 477.21 Replacement of Culvert : Park Avenue Between poles 1317 and 1318 2,020.30 Between poles 1312 and 1313 2,483.98 Federal Grants:- - Disability Assistance -Administration 240.23 Disability Assistance -Assistance 203.76 Old Age Assistance -Assistance 2,522.14 Old Age Assistance -Administration 967.97 Aid to Dependent Children -Administration 841.68 • Aid to Dependent Children -Assistance 997.27 School Department: Athletic Receipts 42.14 Purchase of Auxiliary plants 12,900.00 Cafeteria Receipts 4,931.86 Adult Vocational Training Registration 43.00 Dredging Bass River 10,000.00 Yarmouthport Pier 7,788.11 Dennis Pond: Lease - 4.00 Maintenance of Town Owned Beach Property 10,285.93 Restoration of Windmill 866.15 Fish and Game Committee 259.15 Water Service Connections 13.17 Water Department: Extension of Mains into private developments on. ten percent revenue basis 4.798.19 Purchase or taking of land of Francis 146 T. Sweeting Total 1,480.10 $ 81,145.05 Appropriation balances transferred to General Funds Revenue Accounts of 1956 Finance Committee Selectmen --General Auditor Treasurer -General Collector -General Assessors -General Other Finance Offices and Accounts Town Clerk -General Election & Registration Appeal Board Planning Board Engineering Town Hall and Other Town Property Police Department Radio -Police Cruisers Purchase of Police Cruisers Registration of Bicycles Police and Firemen's Uniforms Civil Defense Fire Department Sealer of Weights & Measures Inspection of Buildings Inspection of Wiring Moth Department Dutch Elm Disease Control Tree Warden, General Planting Shade Trees Other Protection of Persons and Property Shellfish Warden Buoys Board of Health --General Highway Department -General Highway Department -General (Chapter 90) Snow and Ice Removal Sidewalks Street Signs Street Lights and Signals Ilighway Machinery Operating Highway Department -Purchase 147 120.24 155.47 72.00 735.17 384.80 1,144.90 300.00 573.02 .16 282.12 8.08 1,565.56. 4.65 2,515.01 17.88 250.00 95.48 10.78 14.30 2.38 17.26 129.92 175.35 .34 1.25 .1.42 .91 98.83 15.84 135.36 2,859.73 612.51 700.00 3.90 1,454.89 769.12 456.50 3.39 of Pick-up Truck 15.10 Highway Department -Purchase of Dump Truck Charities -General Veterans' Services School Department -General Vocational School School Tuition and Transportation of Handicapped children South Yarmouth Library Park Department Little and Pony League Baseball Square Dancing -Lyceum Hall Town Baseball Electric Service Insurance Bass River Golf Course Town Reports Water Department -General Cemeteries Maturing Debt and Interest 24.86 627.83 44.77 15.04 250.00 178.87 423.63 429.93 .55 200.00 11.83 133.08 8.48 55.87 68.50 95.15 2.61 102.08 $ 18,376:70 FINANCIAL STANDING OF THE TOWN December 31, 1956 Cash $218,050.46 $ Petty Cash Advances - - 25.00 Reserve_ for Petty Cash Advances Taxes: 1955 Personal Property 246.48 1955 Real Estate 1,263.60 1956 Poll 122.00 1956 Personal Property 7,028.42 1956 Real Estate 37,752.44 Motor Vehicle Excise: 1955 180.14 1956 3,997.51 Motor Vehicle Excise Revenue 1955 Overlay 1956.. Overlay Oi-erlay Surplus Tax Titles 823.88 Tax Possessions 1,679.83 148 25.00 4,177.65 1,510.08 . 5,363.80 11,000.94 a Tax Title Revenue Accounts Receivable: 4,691.60 Water Rates Water Department Revenue Accounts Receivable: Water Service Connections 1,254.52. Old Age Assistance, Other Cities and Towns 124.02 Aid to Dependent Children, State 1,996.96 Schools: Bills payable 18.00 School Tuition, Dennis 11,872.50 School Tuitions, Other Cities and Towns 3,555.00 Departmental Revenue 18,821.00 Old Age Assistance Recoveries , 970.00 Sale of Cemetery Lots 997.00 Highway Machinery Fund 359.53 Sale of Real Estate . 489.00 Insurance Account 3,985.89 State and County Aid to Highways: Chapter 90 Contract No. 16559 4,677.72 State Aid to Highways: Chapter 90 Contract No. 16255 700.00 State Aid to Highways Revenue --700 Chapter 90 Contract No. 16255 00 0 Surplus Revenue142,481.1521.00 Dog Licenses County Tax 7,729.99 State Parks and Reservations 520.44 Cape Cod Mosquito Control Veteran's District Administration Tailings Trust Fund Income: Cemetery Perpetual. Care Funds Ellen B. Eldridge Ancient Cemetery Immprovement Fund Nathaniel Cogswell Ancient Cemetery 15.18 Improvement Fund James Knowles Memorial Scholarship Fund 228.89 Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund 343.33 Joshua Sears Playground Reserve Fund 1,232.20 Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Find. , 1,345.26 Alfred V. Lincoln Fund 30.00 Walter H. Gifford Cemetery Care 25.00 Withheld Taxes 3,868.62 2,503.71 4,691.60 13.00 41.01 33.63 9.91 26.70 149 Barnstable County Retirement 808.08 Revolving Funds: School Cafeterias 4,931.86 School Athletic Receipts 42.14 -Federal Grants: Disability Assistance, Administration 240.23 Disability Assistance, Assistance 203.76 Old Age Assistance, Administration 967.97 Old Age Assistance, Assistance 2,522.14 Aid to Dependent Children, Administration 841.68 Aid to Dependent Children, Aid 997.27 Water Service Connection Receipts Reserved 15,777.01 Temporary Loan in Anticipation of Re :imbursement 6,000.00 Appropriation Balances: To close in 1957 5,270.29 Adult Vocational Training—Registration Fees 43.00 Appropriation balances: Forwarded to 1957 64,355.00 $308,310.51 $308,310.51 REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER Town of Yarmouth Receipts for the year 1956 Taxes _ Current year $824,164.72 Previous years 34,567.46 Motor Vehicle Excise: Current year 57,703.32 Previous years 6,106.42 Tax Title redemptions 991.41 Sale of Tax Possessions 1,500.00 Recording fees and releases 30.00 Collector's certificates 76.00 From State:, - --Income Taxes 23,680.84 Corporation Taxes 26,059.48 Income Tax Chapter 70 G.L. 30,947.52 Old Age Assistance Meal Tax 1,778.42 School: Transportation 20,749.46 Tuition State Wards 307.27 150 Adult Vocational Training - School Construction Grant Re :imbursement for Loss of Taxes Aid to Highways: Chapter 90 Contracts Public Health PublicWelfare Disability Assistance—Administration Disability Assistance—Assistance Old Age Assistance—Assistance Aid to Dependent Children—.Assistance Veterans' Services Disability Assistance— Administration, U. S. Grant 219.61 Disability Assistance— Assistance, U. S. Grant 1,258.15 Old Age Assistance—Administration, U.S. Grant 2,901.01 Old Age Assistance—Assistance, U.S. Grant 28,777.09 Aid to Dependent Children— Administration, U.S. Grant 2,991.88 Aid to Dependent Children Assistance, U.S. Grant 9,761.04 Hawkers and Peddlers' Licenses 30.00 From County Aid to Highways: Chapter 90 Contracts 8,029.96 Dog Licenses 893.19 Court Fines 910.00 From Cities and Towns: Public Welfare 120.00 Old Age Assistance 2,319.54 School Tuition—Dennis 15,030.00 School Tuitions—Other Cities and Towns 5,983.38 Adult Vocational Training 72.00 Miscellaneous Receipts: Petty Cash Advances 291.10 Grants and Gifts 125.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures—Fees 144.65 Trailer Coach Park License Fees 836.00 Liquor Licenses 5,716.00 Miscellaneous Licenses 1,094.00 Miscellaneous Permits 2,428.70 Dog Licenses 862.60 Sale of Cemetery Lots 230.00 Gasoline Storage Permit Renewals 47.00 Insurance Settlements 1,188.06 Mortgage Payment 1,288.39 756.47 3,794.91 62.05 24,089.86 489.28 1,702.41 130.53 1,501.82 30,002.94 6,358.81 2,172.30 151 Park Department: Toilet Fees Lease of Concession Bass River Golf Course: Greens Fees - Membership Fees Miscellaneous Police Department: Firearm permits Taxi Licenses Bicycle Registrations School Department: Cafeteria Receipts U.S. Department of Agriculture Athletic Receipts Adult Vocational. Registration Deposit on Specifications Re :imbursements-Shop Materials Moth Department Appeal Board Planning Board Rental of Halls and Property Telephone Booth Sale of Maps Sale of Scallop Bags Re :imbursement for Advertising Re :imbursement for Telephones Re :imbursement for Burial-O.A.S.I. Other Public Services: Water Department -Rates Water Service Connections Withheld Taxes Barnstable County Retirement Interest: Deferred Taxes Motor Vehicle Excise - - - Water Rates - Tax Title Redemptions Mortgage Refunds: New Police Station Construction Bass River Golf Course Charities Land Damages -152 115.10 600.00 34,198.30 3,744.70 100.00 37.00 10.00 5.50 26,914.68 11,304.77 743.20 43.00 40.00 383.10 40.08 90.00 120.00 191.00 134.58 11.00 5.95 31.50 14.80 200.00 2.00 76,595.84 15,777.01 45,830.58 10,022.18 916.92 48.66 42.33 47.50 1,530.16 10.00 40.00 39.50 450.00 Electric Service Overpayment School Department Temporary Loans: Anticipation of Revenue Anticipation of Re :imbursement Trust Fund Income: 41.23 3.25 1.65 375,063.00 24,000.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 983.03 - Ellen B. Eldridge Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund -- - 57.15 Nathaniel Cogswell Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund - Joshua Sears Playground Reserve Fund ` '- Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund James Knowles Memorial Scholarship Fund Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund Alfred V. Lincoln Fund Sale of Rights -Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund 75.79 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund (Re :Investment) .600.00 General Cash Balance, January 1, 1956 271,361.33 $2,097,737.90 Town of Yarmouth Payments of the year 1956 Checks issued on Warrants of the Selectmen $1,879,687.44 Cash Balance, December 31, 1956 218,050.46 30.36 165.90 .1,325.22 144.00 216.00 30.00 • $2,097,737.90 TRUST AND INVESTMENT FUNDS Trust and Investment Funds January 1, 1956 $86,974.34 $ Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds - --- 33,632.54 Ellen B. Eldridge Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund - 1,110.41 Nathaniel Cogswell Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund 1,012.38 Alfred V. Lincoln Fund 1,000.00 Joshua Sears Playground Reserve Fund 5,536.41 James Knowles Memorial Scholarship Fund 5,008.64 Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund - 7,278.56 Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund 24,974.17 Post War Rehabilitation Fund 1,136.42 Stabilization Fund 9,602.49 153 11.11.1m1 . Ido •Increase in Funds in 1956 Trust and Investments Funds December 31, 1956 $90,292.02 $90,292.02 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Investment Bass River Savings Bank Boston Five Cents Savings Bank Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank New Bedford Five Cents Savings Bank New Bedford Institution for Savings Provident Institution for Savings Wareham Savings Bank Warren Institution for Savings Cape Cod Co-operative Bank Hyannis Co-operative Bank United States Treasury Bonds 3,317.68 $ 9,673.95 3,160.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 2,950.00 3,040.00 3,308.59 2,000.00 2,600.00 1,400.00 1,500.00 $33,632.54 Ellen B. Eldridge Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank First National Bank of Yarmouth $ 450.00 330.41 330.00 $ 1,110.41 Nathaniel Cogswell Ancient Cemetery Improvement Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank $ 450.00 Home Savings Bank 562.38 $ 1,012.38 Alfred V. Lincoln Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank $ 1,000.00 Joshua Sears Playground Reserve Fund. Investment Bass River Savings Bank $ 1,485.12 Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank 1,026.47 Wareham Savings Bank 1,024.82 Cape Cod Co-operative Bank 1,000.00 Hyannis Co-operative Bank 1,000.00 $ 5,536.41 154 James Knowles Memorial Scholarship Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank Cape Cod Co-operative Bank Hyannis Co-operative Bank Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank Cape Cod Co-operative Bank Hyannis Co-operative Bank $ 208.64 2,400.00 2,400.00 $ 5,008.64. $ 78.56 3,600.00 3,600.00 $ 7,278.56 Frederick Eldridge Howes Educational Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank Securities - Post War Rehabilitation Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank Stabilization Fund Investment Bass River Savings Bank DEBT ACCOUNTS Net Funded or Fixed Debt $814,000.00 $ Inside Debt Limit: Elementary School- Construction Loan Municipal Land Loan New Town -Office Building Loan New Police Station Loan -Outside 'Debt Limit: -. - - Water Loan 1946 144,000.00 Elementary School Construction Loan - 15,000.00 Water Mains Loan 10,000.00 Water Construction Loan, 1953 Extension 255,000.00 $814,000.00 $ 814,000.00 RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS • August 27 Selectmen—General Account $ 500.00 October 18 School Tuition and Transportation for Physically and Mentally handicapped $ 440.02 24,534.15 $24,974.17 $ 1,136.42 $ 9,602.49 195.000.00 60,000.00 90,000.00 45,000.00-- 155 (Chapter 772 Acts of 1955) Insurance Account Election & Registration Account Cemeteries—General Account December 10 Legal Account Veterans' Benefits Account 1,000.00 1,500.00 500.00 200.00 107.70 1,200.00 Election & Registration Account 335.00 Planning Board 100.00 Town Hall and Other Town Property 300.00 Highway Machinery Operating - Account 400.00 Snow and Ice Removal Account 200.00 Electric Service Account 600.00 Water Department General Account 1,500.00 19 Town Hall and Other Town Property Account 410.00 27 Inspection of Plumbing Account 30.00 George Hill Service Account (Chapter 90) 700.00 31 Telephone Service Account 436.30 RICHARD B. TAYLOR Accounting Officer TOWN AUDITOR'S REPORT Cash on Hand January 1, 1956 $ 271,361.33 Total Receipts 1,826,376.57 $2,097,737.90 Checks issued on Warrants of Selectmen $1,879,687.44 Cash on Hand December 31, 1956 218,050.46 $2,097,737.90 DOROTHY P. WILDEY December 31, 1956 Auditor, Town of Yarmouth 156 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT TOWN OF YARMOUTH 1956 SCHOOL OFFICERS SCHOOL COMMITTEE Winthrop V. Wilbur, Chairman Term Expires 1958 West Yarmouth Term Expires 1957 Edward W. Ambrose South Yarmouth Mrs. Marjorie B. Kelly. Secretary Term Expires 1959 South Yarmouth Term Expires 1958 Sheldon Hunt, M. D. Yarmouthport Term Expires 1957 Wallace C. Liberty West Yarmouth SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Alfred R. Kenyon Telephone EXeter 8-2132 Office : John Simpkins High School Building, Bass River Residence : Geneva Road, South Yarmouth Telephone EXeter 8-3895 SECRETARY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT NDEouth TT Yarmouth Mrs. Muriel P. Jacobs SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE Harold E. Hallett Telephone EXeter 8-2859 Residence : Main Street, Bass River SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Hermon E. Howes, M.D. Telephone EXeter 8-3591 Residence : Main Street, Bass River SCHOOL NURSE Mrs. Elizabeth L. Cross, R.N. Telephone Hyannis 2505 Centerville SCHOOL CALENDAR Winter term begins Wednesday, January 2, 1957 and closes February 15, 1957. Early Spring term begins February 25, 1957, and closes April 12, 1957. Late Spring term begins April 22. 1957 and closes June 21, 1957. 157 Fall term for all grades begins September.9, 1957 and closes December 20, 1957. Winter term begins 'Thursday, January 2, 1958. LEGAL HOLIDAYS IN MASSACHUSETTS New Year's Day, January 1 Washington's Birthday, February 22 Patriot's Day, April 19 Memorial Day, May 30 Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day. First Monday in September Columbus Day, October 12 Armistice Day, November 11 Thanksgiving Day, last Thursday in November Christmas Day, December 25 Notes: Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, is not a legal holi- day in Massachusetts. On Wednesday before Thanksgiving, school will close at noon until the following Monday morning. At a meeting of the School Committee of Yarmouth, it was voted to adopt the annual report of the Superintend- ent of Schools as the annual reportof the School Committee for the year ending December 31, 1956. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS I herewith submit my eleventh report as Superintend- ent of Schools and the seventy-fourth in the series of an- nual reports of the Union Superintendent of Schools in Yarmouth, Dennis and Brewster. TEACHING PERSONNEL Schools opened September 10, 1956, -with teachers being assigned as follows: - Elementary School Robert A. Bragg Miss Margaret P. Kelleher Mrs. Elinor A. Dee Miss Marguerite E. Small Miss Dorothea M.. Abbott Miss Joan M. Baker Mrs. Delight Engletnan Principal Grade I Grade I Grade I Grade II Grade II Grade II 158 Mrs. Meredith Branscombe Grade III Mrs. Dorothea M. Murray Grade 11I Mrs. Irene H. Paulson Grade III Mrs. Mary L. Joyce Grade IV Mrs. Alice M. Durant . __Grade IV Miss Breda B. Fitzgibbon Grade IV Mrs. Esther M. Adams Grade V Mrs. Marjorie J. Taylor Grade V Miss Elizabeth Downes Grade V Mrs.Ellen F. Gott Grade VI Mrs. Urania K. Fournaris Grade VI High School Asa P. Daggett Mrs. Marion Baker Stanley M. Daggett Alan R. Carlsen Miss Lois C. Keene Philip T. Egan, Jr. Mrs. Olive A. Hart Mrs. Marguerite Garland William H. Haigh Mrs. Geraldine Hill Walter C. Hewins Merrill D. Wilson Mrs. Ruth Y. Trigiani Thomas N. Embler Gregory Drake Miss Ann K. McKeon Gilbert Muir Mrs. Marguerite N. Ormon Miss Ilelen Jane Le Roux Miss Priscilla Tinkham Miss Doris H. Brackett Edward M. Webster • Principal English III and IV Algebra, Geometry and Trig. General Math English 1 and II General Math anti. Biology Driver Education Domestic Science Librarian English II, Latin 1 and II Physical Education for Girls Social Studies -Football Coach Physical Education for Boys English VII and VIII History VII and VIII Arithmetic VII and VIII General Science Grades VII and VIII Chemistry Physics and Sr. Science Commercial Subjects Romance Languages Commercial Subjects Geography Grades VII and VIII Shop Instructor Supervisors Alfred E. Blanchard Richard G. LaPorte, Jr. Mrs. Eunice M. Sherman Art - Instrumental Music Vocal Music . 159 NO SCHOOL SIGNAL It will be the policy of the School Committee to close school only in cases of extreme weather conditions. Many pupils are transported to school and conditions in the several parts of the town may vary so that it may be diffi- cult to reach a decision that is equally fair to all pupils. Therefore, when it has been decided to keep the schools open on stormy days, parents are urged to exercise their personal judgment as to the wisdom of sending their chil- dren to school. ' The No -School report will be given, through the cour- tesy of the management of WOCB as soon as the station comes on the air on the day in question. AGE OF ADMISSION TO SCHOOL Any child five years and eight months on or before September 1, may be admitted to the first grade but in every case the admission of children under six years of age should be dependent upon the fitness of the child to profit by the work of the school. Pupils under seven years of age who have not previously atended school, shall not be per- mitted to enter later than thirty days after the opening of school in September. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE School attendance is regulated by the General Laws of the Commonwealth pertaining to Education. All chil- dren between the age of seven and sixteen that are physical- ly and mentally able must attend school. The Superintendent, or teachers in so far as authorized by him or by the School Committee may excuse_ cases of necessary absence not exceeding seven day sessions or four- teen half day sessions in any period of six months. It is the duty of parents or persons in control of a child to cause the child to attend school as required by law. Failure of the parent or guardian to comply with the law on com- plaint, by a supervisor of attendance, is punishable by a fine of not more than twenty dollars. 160 EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE Employment permits may be issued to boys and girls between the age of 14 and 16 to work only- when the schools are not in session. Education certificates for boys and girls between the age of 16 and 18 may be issued at the office of the Superintendent of Schools in the . John Simp- kins High School Building. Personal application must be made and evidence of date and place of birth and grade of school last completed must be presented. CLIFFORD LINDAHL With profound sorrow the members of the Yarmouth School Committee record the death on July 22, 1956, of Clif- ford Lindahl, teacher in the Yarmouth Schools since Sep- tember 1951. Able, modest and fair minded, he won the respect and admiration of all his colleagues. His passing.. is_felt_as_s__ personal loss by all who were associated with him. REPAIRS ACCOMPLISHED High School (a) Fire Brick in the Boilers was. Replaced. (b) Electric Generator Contracted For. (c) Maintenance Program Continued. Elementary School (a) Electric Generator Contracted For. (b) Building and Ground Maintenance Program Con- tinued. CONCLUSION I should like to call special attention at this time to the cooperation that the School Department has received at all times from the other departments in town. The Recreation Commission is to be commended for making the Golf Course available to the school Golf Team. The Police Department has at all times displayed the greatest of interest in the safety and protection of our children. The Road Department, during the past year has done 161 • an excellent job of keeping the school roads repaired, plowed and sanded. The Tree Warden's help, planning and advice, in re- gard to the maintenance and care of the school grounds is most helpful. I personally wish to thank the Yarmouth School Com- mittee, the faculty and all the people of the town that have contributed to the success of the past school year. Respectfully submitted, Alfred R. Kenyon SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: 1 wish to submit my report as Principal of Yarmouth High School. Commencement Awards A graduating class 'of fifty- seniors received their- di- plomas from Mr. Winthrop V. Wilbur, of the Yarmouth School Committee and Doctor George B. Wilbur of the Dennis School Committee, at the graduation exercises on June 5, 1956, at. the Ezra H. Baker School in Dennis. The speaker was Doctor Carl F. Schultz, D.D. of the Federated Church in Hyannis. Awards were made as follows by Mr. Daggett': Winner. American Legion Oratorical Contest Alison Stone T. N. T. Club Awards for Excellence in Art Anna Gomes $ 5.00 Joanne Urquhart 5.00 Historical Society of Old Yarmouth— excellence in American History Sandra Bergstrom 162 10.00 South Yarmouth Woman's Club English Prizes Dorothy Kenyon 10.00 Richard Everit 10.00 E. D. West Improvement Prizes- Yarmouth Boy and Girl Shirley Cash 10.00 William Bearse 10.00 Samuel Robbins Improvement Prizes— Dennis Boy and Girl Patricia Kenney 10.00 Peter McDowell 10.00 Three "C" Employee's Award for Courtesy, Cooperation and Consideration Arlene Tobin 30.00 Readers' Digest Award Richard Everit D. A. R. The Good Citizenship Award Joan Read Yarmouth P. T. A. Teacher Training Scholarship Donna Halunen 75.00 South Yarmouth Mother's Club—highest average in Manual Arts Peter Homer 10.00 South Yarmouth Mother's Club—highest average in Household Arts Myrna Welch 10.00 Bausch and Lomb Science Award Karl Karlsson V. F. 'W. Auxiliary of Hyannis Scholarship for Science Karl Karlsson 100.00 Oscar L. Garland Math Award Richard Everit 25.00 Weyar Matrons Club—Nursing School Scholarship Dorothy Kenyon 50.00 Cynthia Coombs 50.00 Yarmouth Friday Club Nancy Altpeter 50.00 Ann Castonguay Memorial Fund Scholarship Peter Anderson 300.00 Young Mothers' Club Scholarship for Excellence in Commercial Subjects Jacquelyn Chase Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley 163 50.00 Foundation Award given annually to Valedictorian Richard Everit 100.00 Of the fifty graduates,_twenty or 40 per cent are con- tinuing beyond high school. The graduates are attending the following institutions: New Bedford Technical Institute, University of Massachu- setts, Boston University, New Hampton School for Boys, New England Conservatory, Wellesley -Newton Hospital, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bridgewater State Teachers College, Worcester Polytechnical Institute, Green- field Hospital, General Motors Training School, University of Maine, Mount Ida, Wellesley, Framingham Teachers Col- lege and Norwich. Registration Algebra I 84 Algebra II 24 Art 28 Biology ' 95 Bookkeeping I 17 English I 119 English II 120 English III 79 English IV 50 Mechanical Arts 53 Office Practice 12 Physics 20 Chemistry 23 General Science 84 Plane Geometry 62 Civics 117 Sociology 41 Commercial Law . and Refresher Arithmetic 19 by Classes Problems of Democracy Physical Ed.—Boys French I French II Spanish I Spanish II General Mathematics General Typing Introductory Business Economic Geography Type -writing I Typewriting II Latin I Latin II Physical Ed.—Girls Sewing U. S. History World History 40 177 40 11 31 10 56 18 28 28 32 24 38 42 172 32 79 42 The Administration Several changes were made in the faculty for the cur- rent school year, as well as changes in teacher assignments. Mr. Alan Carlson replaced Mr. Oliver Turcotte and Miss Lois Keene replaced Miss Therese D'Arche. Miss Keene instructs classes in Freshman English and World History. Mr. Carlson teaches two divisions of Freshman English and General Mathematics. Mr. Walter Hewins 164 replaced Mr. Richard Roche as instructor in the Social Sciences and in addition, served as head football coach and assistant coach in basketball. Miss Helen LeRouz succeeded Miss Small in Foreign Languages. Mr. Gregory Drake filled the position as instructor of Junior High School Mathematics, the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Clif- ford Lindahl. Mrs. Olive Bogue replaced Mrs. Babbitt in the Home Emonomics Department. Miss Doris Brackett was added to the faculty as a teacher of Junior High School Geography thus making the 7th and 8th grades completely departmentalized. Driver Education The course in Driver Education is under the supervision of Mr. Philip Egan. Enrollment for the first class was 18 students and on completion of the course another group of 20 will be enrolled. We have allowed in the course two students who have already secured their licenses, and we will continue this practice as long as it is feasible. Classes this year are given entirely after school and this method of procedure seems more suitable than the plan followed last year, that is giving part of the instruction during the school day. In conclusion, I wish to thank you, the School Com- mittee and faculty members for complete cooperation. Respectfully submitted, Asa P. Daggett Principal Yarmouth High School YARMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Class of 1956 Tuesday, June 5, 1956 Ezra H. Baker Auditorium Eight o'clock 165 PROGRAM Processional (audience seated) - Invocation Reverend .Stanley Plumer The Star Spangled Banner Audience Salutatory "Opportunity—Our Key To The Future" Joan Elizabeth Read "No Man Is An Island" 'Whitney 'and Kramer The Glee Club Valedictory "The Final Reckoning" Richard Gifford Everit Commencement Address Reverend Carl F. Schultz, D.D. "Keeping Right On Graduating After Graduation" Presentation of Awards Principal. Asa P. Daggett Presentation of Diplomas Chairman Winthrop V. Wilbur, Yarmouth School Board and Chairman Dr. George B. Wilbur, Dennis School Board Ode Senior Class Benediction Reverend Stanley Plumer Recessional (audience seated) Parents and friends are invited to remain for a reception to the graduates following the program. - Director of Vocal Music Mrs. Eunice Sherman Band Director Richard LaPorte CLASS ODE Words and music by Joanne Urquhart and Myrna Welch Farewell to friends and teachers, Ever loyal, always dear, Now we leave fair Yarmouth High School With the hopes that we found here. As we leave we will recall; Football games, the dances too, Laughter echoing in the hall, And our loyalty to you. Alma Mater, tried and true, Hail, all hail! Our voices sing. 166 We'll for e'er be true to you And the love your memories bring. Farewell to friends and teachers, Ever loyal, always dear, • Now we leave fair Yarmouth High School With the hopes that we found here. CLASS OFFICERS , President Patricia Helen Kenney Vice -President George Hollingsworth Lovequist Secretary Arlene Lillian Tobin • Treasurer Jacquelyn Anne Chase CLASS MOTTO May we sail the seas of ambitions, And laud on the shores of success. Class Colors - Class Flower Green and White Carnation Flowers contributed by the Faculty and Classes of Yarmouth High School • CLASS OF 1956 'Nancy Jo Altpeter • *Peter Conrad Anderson Barbara Blanche Baker William John Bearse Sandra Jean Bergstrom William Francis Casey Jr. Shirley Ann Cash Donald Kenneth Chapman Jaquelyn Anne Chase *Olivia Walker Chase Sandra Debra Chase *Cynthia Elizabeth Coombs Gayle Elizabeth Crowell Phyllis Emma Lena Crowell Ann Michele Doyle Richard Peter Ellis Myrna Kay Evans 'Richard Gifford Everit Ernest Alexander Ewing Jaqueline Fuller *Carl Karlsson Patricia Helen Kenney Dorothy Pearl Kenyon Leon LaFrance. George Hollingsworth Lovequist Peter Lee McDowell Thomas William McGrath David Peterson Monroe Thomas Averill Muir Warren Alfred Nelson 'Joan Elizabeth Read - Forrest Stowell Robinson Floyd Wayne Sanderson - Joanne Slamin Virginia Ann Sleeper Gordon Stanley Sinith Marion Louise Speight • Marion Thearese Stacy Charles Edward Still Jr. *Alison Stone 167 Nancy Doris Garfield Anna Julia Gomes Donna Irene Halunen Peter _Greene Homer Sandra Diane Johnson John Gunnery 17 *Member National Honor Society Arlene. Lillian Tobin Lawrence Jon Travis Joanne Thacher Urquhart Judith Page Waite *Myrna Augusta Welch Class Marshals John Sullivan '57 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I herewith submit my sixth annual report as Principal of the Yarmouth Elementary School. School opened in September with a record number of young people enrolled. In order to house the overflow of youngsters it was necessary to use five auxiliary rooms in the basement. Despite the fact that this crowding has brought about a curtailment of our assemblies and school programs the basic program has been carried out success- fully. The past school year has been one of progress. Some of the things that happened: Eighty-nine percent of the :faculty_ are_taking post graduate college courses. A new 8 MM film camera and projector was added to Audio Visual Department. The fourth grade children under the direction of Mrs. Mary Louise Joyce, prepared and made a moving picture "Great Names and Great Days in Color." The film strip library was catalogued for easier and more efficient use. A great - many pictures were taken of various school activities. Some were added to the school library and many appeared in the local papers. 168 •: The fifth grade children under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Downs, cared for the school library. New plants were added to the bird forest. ,The winter bird feeding program under the direction of Mrs. Esther Adams, was carried out successfully. The January issue of the Massachusetts Audubon So- ciety Magazine carried an article by Mr. Robert Bragg, - describing the work being done in the Yarmouth Elementary School. Mrs. Eunice Sherman organized Rhythm and Pluto - phone Bands that played at the May program. In closing, I would like to express my thanks and. ap- preciation to you, the faculty, and the Yarmouth School Committee. for the support and understanding that has been given me this past year. — Respectfully submitted, Robert A. Bragg PRINCIPAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon: During 1956, all the routine physical examinations have been taken care of. These include examinations of the heart, feet, weight, etc., as well as thorough examinations of pupils participating in school athletics. Any physical defect found or special problem needing medical attention has been reported to the parents. Many of these reports to parents have been followed by home visits. A large number of health examinations have been given throughout the year of pupils between the ages of 14 and 16 who have been desirous of working after school hours, Saturdays and other times when school is not in session. 169 This is done in compliance with the General Laws relating to Education. Chapter 149. Section 87 (3) which states that 'a certificate must. be signed by a "School. or Family Physi- cian, or by a Physician appointed by the School Committee, stating that the child has been thoroughly examined by said physician, and in his opinion is in sufficiently sound health and physically able to perform the work which the child intends to do." The majority of these examinations were given during the summer months. Emergency calls for accidents occurring while school was in session and requiring medical attention have been answered and taken care of as soon as possible. Numerous examinations have been made of children returning to school, after absence due to a contagious dis- ease, who have not secured from their family physicians or the Board of Health the certificate of health required by State Law as set forth in Chapter 71, Section 55 of the General Laws relating to Education which says, in part, that "A child returning to school after having been absent on account of infection or exposure to a contagious disease shall present a certificate from the Board of Health or its duly appointed agent that the danger of conveying such disease has passed, provided, that if such a child returns to school without such a certificate, after having been absent on account of such infection or exposure, he shall immediately be referred to a school physician for ex- amination, and, if it is found by such physician, upon such examination, that such danger has passed, he may remain at school." Cooperation on the part of the School Nurse, the Super- intendent of Schools, teachers and parents has been ex- cellent. Respectfully submitted, Hermon E. Howes, M. D. SCHOOL PHYSICIAN 170 SCHOOL NURSE REPORT • Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools 1 Dear Mr. Kenyon: It is with pleasure that 1 submit my report as School Nurse for the year of 1956. Physical examinations as re-- quired by law were given to all students by Dr. Howes, assisted by me. Defects discovered during the examination are reported to the parents, followed by home visits to en- courage medical treatment as soon as possible. The Massachusetts Vision test is used to test the vision of all students.. Fifty-two children were found with im- paired vision; fifteen of which attended the Eye Clinic in January, sponsored by the District Nursing Association, the others were treated privately. The Maico Audiometer is used to test the hearing of all students. Sixteen children (not all new) were found to have a hearing loss. Parents were notified, and in most cases received medical advice. During pre-school registration, important health data concerning each child is recorded on individual health cards. These cards are filed and referred to through the twelfth grade. . Dr. Moore administered "Booster" injections for diphtheria to first and fourth grade children, having their parents permission. Polio clinics were held in March, April, July, November and December. The following is a tabulation by age group of persons receiving two doses of vaccine given during clinics. 163 Bass River, Massachusetts Under 5 years 5-9 10-14. . 15-19 20 plus 171 302 334 116 22' 937 Total Many hours were spent preparing for the polio clinics; sincere thanks to the Commercial Department, and Regis- tered Nurses for their efficient help. May I take this opportunity to thank the following doc- tors for their valuable time and work. Doctor Frederick Moore, Doctor Herman Howes, Doctor Lee Britton, Doctor Sheldon Hunt and Doctor Joseph Robinson. Considerable time .is spent in health guidance with High School students. I feel this is of importance as it is my goal to promote the feeling of wanting to be healthy both in mind and -body. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth L. Cross, R.N. School Nurse REPORT OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: It is a privilege to submit my seventh annual report as Librarian of Yarmouth High School. A School Library has many functions; some of which are as follows: - 1. It is a service agency in that it provides for all subjects and interests of the students and teachers. 2. It has a teaching roll in instructing students in the efficient use of library tools, suggesting the read- ing of books; stimulating interest; supplying refer- ence tools, catalogs, bibliographies, and indexes. 3. It is a materials center where books, periodicals, pamphlets, pictures and maps are catalogued and filed where they may beeasily found and used. 4. It is a reading center, a plsce for enjoying books, for reference work, and for using all sorts of printed material. 172 1 11..,.x.,�,�u I am pleased to list several ways in which this library has carried out these functions and participated effectively in the school program during the past year: 1. All incoming Freshmen have had one week of li- brary orientation in which they have been instructed in Library Science which teaches them how to use all of the— library he="library tools efficiently, i.e., dictionaries, encyclopedias, sys- tem of classifying books, card catalog, Readers' Guide and special reference books. 2. The seventh grade also had a period of orientation. One period a day is set aside for the exclusive use of the Junior High School pupils - - 3. The Librarian has given instruction to the Biology class before the start of their first project which included the proper form of a bibliography, index and table of con- tents and the Library served as a reference center for their Work. 4. The Librarian cooperated with the Sociology class in furnishing reference material for reports on current sub- jects. 5. Books were assembled to be used as extracurricular reading in the History classes. 6. Recommendations were madeand books supplied for book reports in all English classes. 7. The library has been used as a work center for reference work of the Commercial classes involving the Readers' Guide, book of quotations, dictionaries, encyclo- pedias and postal regulations. As the Library continues to expand and increase its usefulness in the school program it has outgrown the one small room that it now occupies. We are all looking for- ward to the larger reading room and the added facilities that the new Regional High School will provide. This year we have eight Student Library Assistants. Their willingness and efficient help increases and improves the services of the Library. They assist in the processing of books,keeping the catalog up-to-date and they work at the desk during class periods which gives the Librarian 173 time : for supervision and aid to individual students. A Tea was given for the Faculty in November Which was also . planned and_servedby the. Assistants. An active school library makes the students more con- scious • of and. better patrons of their respective Town Libraries and in,' turn the Town.. Libraries aid the School Library. I wish to express my gratitude for the coopera- tion, at all times, of the South Yarmouth Library and for the privilege of borrowing special books for students when- ever needed. We are very grateful for the gift of approximately five hundred books from a personal library. Two hundred of these books are being kept in the Junior and Senior English room for their use. Because of this substantial gift fewer books were purchased. One new set of ency- clopedias was added and one hundred and eighty books purchased. Books circulated since January 1956 total. 5,579. Of these 3,088 were fiction and 2,491 non-fiction. Magazines total 227 and pamphlets 33. In closing, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to you, Mr. Kenyon, to Mr. Asa P. Daggett, Principal, to the School Committee, and to every member of the faculty for their support and cooperation. Respectfully submitted, Marguerite Garland, .Librarian COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of . Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir : It is always a privilege to submit a report of the Com- mercial Department of Yarmouth High School, and it is with profound anticipation that we await the opportunity of entering the new Regional High School. I wish that it 174 might be possible for former graduates, who desire to do so, to be able to return to avail themselves of the increased educational opportunities. Perhaps at some future time such a plan might be instigated. An ideal business program for students is one that includes actual part-time office experiences during the latter part of the Junior or Senior year—Senior year preferably; and, for the past few years it has been: found that capable, interested Junior students can, in limited capacity, success- fully hold positions. Eventually, such part-time positions may become perms.nent. I feel that such experience is of direct aid to the employer and to the school. Perhaps this training may be inculcated into the business program of the new Regional High School; but, only if business em- ployers on the Cape would benefit directly from this in- service training as well as the student and school. Pupils should select and elect the commercial course carefully. At present, the course stresses general clerical training. In the new Regional High School, perhaps it will be possible to have separate clerical and secretarial programs. - Classes have been divided into smaller groups which enables us to work personally with each and every one in- dividually. This is stimulating to the pupil; individual progress can be noted; development of skill increased, al- though such skill is increased more responsively by com- petitive work within the group with which they are asso- ciated and- this is done. Smaller classes permit me to evaluate and to aid students in that all-important factor so necessary to success in life—the ability to get along with others. These personal qualities are beyond measure- ment on a grade level, and likewise beyond measurement for personal success. Knowledge and training of skilled • subjects are not the only factors of a student's education: Students learn from each other, and that cooperation is encouraged. I want them to develop some degree of inde- pendence and resourcefulness which comes from physical 175 and mental growth, and a business graduate should possess these qualities. Students enrolled in the Commercial Course receive two years of Typewriting. At present, there are five classes in Typewriting a day, a decided increase over previous years. Personal Typewriting is available to any Senior student. Emphasis is placed upon proof-reading of their own work and specific standards of achievement are en- couraged. Achievements are acknowledged with certificates and pins. These awards receive public recognition on Class Day. Duplicating is an important component of a course in clerical training. Students at Yarmouth have experience with both the fluid- and the stencil -type duplicating ma- chine. Training is received in the preparation of the master and stencil and extensive work is accomplished. Shorthand I and II teach the Gregg Functional Method, and it is hoped that this field of study may be enhanced by the teaching of additional subjects in Business English and Spelling. Refresher Arithmetic, a relatively new sub- ject, will be continued as well as that of Business Law. Bookkeeping I and II are also integral parts of the Commercial Course. Bookkeeping II is available only to those students who have successfully met the requirements of Bookkeeping I. Economic Geography and Junior Busi- ness Training are included also in the Sophomore program. A large new relief map of the world has been acquired for the use of the students in the study of Economic Geography. Office Practice includes the training and use of the Friden and Sundstrand Electric Calculators, Victor -and Monroe Adding Machines, and the recently acquired pur- chase of the Addo-X Adding Machine. One semester is devoted to intensive business filing.. Ediphone training is supplemented by the use of the Royal Electric Typewriter. Atthe time that this report is submitted, it is a pleas- ure to say that several students have been employed since early in the beginning of the school year. This is most encouraging and rewarding to the school as a personal in- terest is taken in each student that desires employment, and. 176 I am pleased to accompany them on any interview which - might terminate in employment. Their employment is closely followed by personal contacts with employers. I wish to sincerely thank you, Mr. Kenyon, Principal A. P. Daggett, Mrs. Frank Ormon, Commercial '!"cher, members of the School Committee, faculty and friends for their interest and cooperation. Respectfully submitted, Miss Priscilla M. Tinkham Commercial Teacher REPORT OF VOCAL MUSIC SUPERVISOR Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon : This second annual report is a continuation of last year's aims and objectives, with certain subordinate factors 1 am trying to carry out in the music classes this year. Tone quality has greatly improved in the past year by stressing posture,_ breathing, resonance and enunciation in tone drills and every day songs. At the end of the school year, all classes were up to grade level in the musical tech- niques, giving us a head start when we began this Septem- ber. The value of performing has been shown innumerable times. Many of the classes held assemblies, in which I assisted wherever possible. The entire sixth grade com- bined for an evening performance to celebrate Pan Ameri- can Day on April 14, with the presentation of "21 Good Neighbors", in which Music was integrated with Social Studies in a trip through Latin America, with solos, songs and dances. The operetta, "The Gallant Tailor" took place in March. This included interested pupils in Grades 4, 5, and 6. Each individual pupil is shown that he is responsible. for making the performance a success. Self-confidence of 177 the principal characters is brought about by performing before a large group. We are constantly trying to enrich our music program in different ways. This year we, have the addition of an autoharp. This instrument gives us the accompaniment effect of a larger instrument, they learn the feeling of the major harmonic chords, and also gives them the satisfaction of playing an instrument. I use it in everyday classes, and as an accompanying instrument in special programs. The Rhythm Band is being continued in the first and second grades, and more than 3/4 of the entire third grade use part of their weekly music period for flutophone work. At the May Open House, the uniformed Rhythm Band and Flutophone classes gave separate numbers and combined on two numbers, enriching their musical experience another way. In the Junior -Senior High School, music is at a stand- still, because of lack of space. However, in April of the last school year, a chorus of seventh and eighth graders gave a presentation of Tschaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" in cantata form. A very difficult work, it was well per- formed and enjoyed. The Glee Club participated in the Cape Cod Music Educators Concert in Chatham, gave a concert for the Grange, and ,participated in two of the Graduation ceremonies. The past year has been a very interesting and enjoyable one for me, and I want to thank all who have made it so; particularly Mr. Bragg, who has rearranged schedules and classes in an overcrowded school to fit in the much needed extracurricular activities that the music program must have. The cooperation of him- and his teaching staff with the Music Department will bring about the finest type of music program. Respectfully submitted, Eunice M. Sherman Vocal Music Supervisor 178 SEWING DEPARTMENT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon: I am pleased to submit the following report of the clothing department for the year 1956-1957: This year, I planned certain requirements for each age group to be accomplished within an alloted time. Along with actual sewing experience, notebooks are kept con- taining articles such as study of cotton and other fabrics, vocabulary words, weaves, spot removal, basic styles and samples of darts, seams, buttonholes, etc. Quizzes are given on all written and practical work. As part of the students study of clothing they select and give an oral re- port to the entire class on some clothing topic. This is to develop poise, a better knowledge of the subject, organiza- tion of work, and ability to teach others the skills .they have learned. A short unit on First Aid was also covered. The Seventh and Eighth grades are learning basic skills in handling the sewing machine, material and pattern by making aprons, pajamas or nightgowns, . and skirts or blouses. Ninth and Tenth grades started with blouses, skirts and sportswear to learn the elementary construction steps - before attempting good dresses and cotton suits. Eleventh and Twelfth grades meet requireniznts by completing a good dress and sportswear, wool suit, jacket or coat and studying a• unit on child care. Within the unit students will construct a garment for a child not over six years of age. Since a great majority of High School grad- uates marry early, it is my belief that such a unit is worth- while. - I have tried to set a program to fit the needs and ability of the students. Respectfully submitted, (Mrs.) Olive Bogue Clothing Department 179 • GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon: • I herewith submit my report as Girls' Physical Educa- tion Instructor in the Yarmouth School's. The Junior -Senior High School program includes in- struction of fundamentals and playing of the following sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton and Softball; Games for individual and group participation, Calisthenics and Rhythms (Folk and Square Dances). This year the Varsity Basketball team took part in a Cape -Wide Clinic for officials and players and also attended a Basketball Clinic at Bridgewater State Teachers College. The 1955-56 Girls Varsity Basketball team was champion of the Large School League. In June, the Elementary School students held their An- nual Festival—each grade participating in some activity learned during the year. Rhythm, technique in ball handl- ing and simple games are taught in the first two grades. From the third through the sixth grade, the girls have a program of their own which includes games, dances and basic drills and rules for games to be played in High School. The Massachusetts Vision Test and Maico Hearing Test are also done by the Physical Education teacher—failures referred to the Nurse who does a retest before parents are notified of .the child's condition. Respectfully submitted. Geraldine L. Hill Girls' Physical Education Instructor 180 - -BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION . INSTRUCTOR'S REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon • Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Kenyon: It is with pleasure that I herewith submit my second annual report as Boys' Physical Education Director of the Yarmouth Schools. It has been very gratifying in the past year to see such a large percentage of the boys in the Yarmouth School System taking part in Physical Education and its out- growths. Participation in all activities related to physical development has reached a new high for the schools. Activities and participation are as follows: Saturday morning. basketball: Each Saturday for a period of 14 weeks, 5 teams, comprised of 62 boys in grade levels 6 through 9, competed in a double round-robin type of schedule with varsity basketball team members acting as coaches and supervisors. • Basketball: The 1955-56 basketball season saw the largest number of boys ever participating in interscholastic basketball. Besides the Varsity and Junior Varsity sche- dules, games were arranged for the freshman members of the squad, and the 7th and 8th grades were represented by three teams in the Cape Junior High School Tournament held at Ezra H. Baker School in Dennis, under the direction of William F. Chapman. Foul Shooting Contest: What is hoped to bean annual affair, a foul shooting contest was held at the termination of the 1955-56 basketball season, in which 86 boys from grades 7 through 12 took part. 15 finalists participated in a "shoot -off" at night, which was open to the public. Prizes were donated by local merchants and were, awarded to the 6 winners. Baseball: Even with the competition from springtime employment that can be had by our high school . youth, 23 181 boys participated in a Varsity and Junior Varsity schedule with other Cape teams.: Golf : Under the supervision of the late Clifford Lind- ahl. the 1956 Varsity golf team enjoyed and completed a successful season. Summer Recreation Program:.. A seven week program for boys was held during the summer at the high school where boys were able to take part in various recreational activities and instruction in same. Representatives from local organizations gave individual instruction in such ac- tivities as surf -casting, archery and badminton. This pro- gram was accepted very enthusiastically by the boys, and it is felt that they learned how to' make fuller use of their leisure time, not only now, but in years to come. Football: The 1956 football teams, under the tutelage of Walter C. Hewins, participated in the most extensive -- football schedule ever offered here at Yarmouth. A Varsity schedule of 7 games was played against•teams both on and off the Cape, and a Junior Varsity schedule of 5 games was played with teams in this area. This was highlighted by a regulation Saturday encounter with Barnstable Junior Varsity. Over 50 boys comprised this year's squad. Soccer: Under the leadership of Thomas Embler and Gregory Drake, Yarmouth High School was a member of the first Cape Cod Schoolboy Soccer League, and participated in 10 league games as well as 2 contests with an off Cape opponent. 25 boys made up the 1956 squad. Physical Education: Boys' Physical Education is offered to and required by all boys enrolled in the high school. • Classes are held every other day in the gymnasium and on the play fields when weather permits. Elementary. school boys. grades 3 through 6, participate in gym classes one period a week. The program consists of calisthenics, in- dividual and team games with emphasis on fundamentals and rules, self -testing activities, and gymnastics, which in- clude work on apparatus and tumbling. The value of sportsmanship, fair play. and healthful living is utmost in 182 the mind of the Physical Education Instructor in all his classes. - It is hoped that the year 1957 will find an even greater number of boys taking part in the Physical Education and Interscholastic program offered .by the Yarmouth School System. Barring unforeseen complications, the new Dennis - Yarmouth Regional High School should be completed by y September of this year, and with the added facilities a still larger and more diversified program can and will be offered. I wish at this time to thank you, Sir, the School Com- mittee, Mr. Asa P. Daggett, Mr. Edward Webster, the entire faculty, Mrs. Garton and Staff, Mr. Housman, Mr. Garton, the student body and parents for the courtesies extended to me and the boys of Yarmouth High School. 1 have had great pleasure this past year working alongside fellow coaches, Mr. Hewins, Mr. Embler, Mr. Drake and Mr. Chapman, who have helped me immeasurably carry- ing out the tasks of Boys' Physical Director. The group that we all owe the greatest appreciation to, is the boys themselves who have represented Yarmouth so tirelessly and faithfully in the school athletic program. Respectfully submitted, - Merrill D. Wilson Physical Director for Boys ART SUPERVISOR'S REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir: My report isas follows: In this year's Scholastic Art Contest, our students proved that they stand up very well in competition with other art students in the state. Our first Arts Festival was very successful. This 183 year's Festival will be held earlier in the spring, and will be organized entirely by students. The money that is made by the Festivals is being saved to provide an art scholar- ship for some. deserving student in the future. It will take a few more years to accumulate the sum of money necessary for a practical scholarship. Financial Report, Arts Festival, May 1956: Total Receipts $ 98.22 Expenses: Cokes $19.64 Corsages 6.00 Cord, pins 1.67 Stars, paper 2.88 Posterboard 1.75 Postcards — 2.10 Ribbon 1.28 Art Books for four schools 12.30 47.62 47.62 $50.60 (deposited in Bass Riv- er Savings, 7/10/56) Last spring I conducted 40 high school students on a tour of the Boston Fine Arts Museum and Mrs. Jack Gard- ner's. I wish I had more time to give to helping students with art appreciation. Along this line, I would like to recommend strongly an excellent book: "Famous Paint- ings: An Introduction for Young People" by Alice Eliza- beth Chase. Many parents want to know what I expect of children in their art work. I want to see the best original creative. work a child is capable of doing. Copying should be dis- couraged as much as possible. Extensive copying only destroys a child's creativity. A copied picture should not be praised more than an honest, original drawing, even if the original work is cruder than the copied. Parents and teachers should try to see a child's art work from the child's point of view, not from their own preconceived ideas of how an object looks. A child is best helped by 184 encouraging his efforts, not by criticising. Whether or not a child is talented in art, his interest is best assured if he is kept supplied with pencils, crayons and blank paper. I wish to say here that I want no parents telling me that their child's art work isn't any good. You and I as par- ents have little right to judge and condemn the work of our children when it is about the only personally creative outlet left for them. The main reason for an art program is not so much to train artists as it is to help encourage creative thought and in turn creative individuals. Respectfully submitted, Alfred E. Blanchard Art Supervisor ATTENDANCE OFFICER'S REPORT Mr. Alfred R. Kenyon Superintendent of Schools Bass River, Massachusetts Dear Sir : For the Year Ending December 31, 1956. 20 cases investigated and reports made to the proper authorities on each ease. Respectfully submitted, Harold E. Hallett Supervisor of Attendance YARMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT North South West Grade Side Side Side Total 7 14 41 38 93 8 7 27 44 78 9 11 36 29 76 10 8 26 26 60 11 11 24 17 52 12 4 12 18 34 Totals. 55 . 166 172 393 185- HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS _— Grade Yarmouth Dennis Brewster Hyannis 9 76 . 32 10 10 - 65 36 - 14 11 53• 22 2 12 .. 33. 15 2 1 Totals 227 105 28 1 MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1956 Boys: Grade 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Totals 1 10 41 2 - - 53 2 10 28 5 43 3 825 8 41 4. 16 32 12 3 63 5 13 27 7 2 49 6 529 1 1 36 7 728 6 4 45 8 4 31 5 1 41 9 7 32 17 3 1 60 10 11 26 12 1. 50 11 8 24 12 2 46 12 5 17 4 26 Total 10 51 38 46 53 44 46 35 45 52 52 44 31 6 553 Girls: Grade 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Totals 1 14 31 1 46 2 742 2 51 - 3 538 4 47 4 16 23 39 5 8 24 9 1 1 43 6 9 13 2 24 7 8 35 3 2 48 8 9 27 3 2 41 9 1 16 38 4 1 60 10 14 43 8 2 67 11 523 4 32 12 1 21 1 23 13 • 1 1 2 Total 14 38 48 56 35 33 30 47 31 22 54 52 33 28 2 523 Boys and Girls Total 24 89 86 102 88 77 76 82 76 74106 96 64 34 2 1076 186 THE CENSUS ENUMERATOR'S REPORT. Number of Minors in the Town. October 1. 1956 Ages 5-7 Ages 7-16 BOYS 99 455 GIRLS '78 411 TOTAL 177 866 Distribution of above minors: In Public School 113 863 Not enrolled in any school 64 3 177 866 COST OF SCHOOLS The amount expended for the support of schools in 1956 was: $ 245.887.59 Dennis High School Tuition *26.902.50 Brewster High School Tuition 6,780.00 Individual Tuition Payments 244.30 Massachusetts School Fund, Part I 38,883.70 Reimbursement on Transportation 20,749.46 Receipts from Shop . 120.00 93.679.96 93,679.96 Reimbursement for State Wards: Tuition $ 262.00 Transportation 45.27 Reimbursement for Special Classes for Mentally Retarded . 173.50 State Aid to Vocational Schools 756.47 From other towns—Evening Practical Art Classes - 72.00 State Reimbursement—Evening. Practical Art Classes 475.90 1956 SUMMARY SHEET 1956 APPROPRIATION Return of Petty Cash Account 187 $ 152.207.63 $ 245,877.63 25.00 $ 245.902.63 GENERAL CON'T OL - Salaries Other Expenses - INSTRUCTION Salaries Textbooks Supplies OPERATION Janitors' Salaries Fuel Miscellaneous MAINTENANCE Repairs and Replacements OUTLAY New Equipment AUXILIARY AGENCIES Libraries Health Transportation Insurance $ 6,241.46 1,401.06 159,749.56 _ 6,086.15 8,855.68 11,374.75 6,649.20 . 9,111.09 6,112.60 1,600.44 862.42 3,334.17 22,365.10 2,143.91 $245,887.59 $ 15.04 OPEN BALANCE $ 15.04 Appropriated Expended Balance Special School Articles Cafeteria Appropriation $7,000.00 $7,000.00 Athletic Field and Grounds 4,000.00 4,000.00 School Band—Bal. 1/1/56 108.93 108.93 Adult Vocational School Appropriation 1,000.00 1,000.00 Vocational Schools & Eye Glasses 250.00 59.90 190.10 Tuition & Transportation to Sp. Class 800.00 Transfer 1000.00 1.621.13 178.87 Generators (Emergency) 13,500.00 575.00 12,925.00 Physical Education 4,800.00 4.800.00 188 Yarmouth School Department PROPOSED BUDGET 1957 ITEMS GENERAL CONTROL Salaries Other Expenses INSTRUCTION Salaries -.Tentbooks Supplies OPERATION Janitors' Salaries Fuel Miscellaneous MAINTENANCE Repairs and Replacements OUTLAY New Equipment AUXILIARY AGENCIES Libraries Health Transportation Insurance TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOL ARTICLES: 1. Athletic Field and School Grounds 2. Cafeteria Appropriation 3. - Adult - Education Appropriation 4. Vocational Schools & Eye Glasses for Needy Children 5. Tuition and_ Transportation to Special Classes—(Physically Handicapped & Mentally Retarded) 6. Physical ,Education Appropriation Total of All School Articles $ 6,495.00 800.00 150,720.00 3,800.00 5,000.00 11,870.00 8,200.00 7,500.00 10,000.00 1,500.00 800.00 3,500.00 14,701.63 2,775.00 $227,661.63 189 $4,000.00 7,000.00 1,000.00 150.00 1,500.00 3,800.00 $245,111.63 1,1ST .Name I Ugh. School : Ass P. Daggett Mrs. Marion Baker New York University Russell Sage, New York University of New Hampshire University of Massachusetts: Columbia Holy Cross College: Boston University llniversity of Massachusetts: Bridgewater State Garland Worcester Normal School Colgate Fra m Ingham Teachers College University of Maine Posse School of Physical Training Wagner College Salem Teachers College OF TEACHERS SCHOOL YEAR 13EGINNING SEPTEMBER, 1956 Appointed. • Where Educated Bowdoin College: University of Maine • Miss Doris II. Brackett Alan IL Carlsen Sltanley M. Daggett •19bilin T. '1f.ran. Jr. Thomas N. Embler Mrs. Marguerite 1'. William 11. Haigh Mrs. Olive A. Hart Walter C. Hewins Mrs. Geraldine L. Hill Miss..bois• C. Keene Gregory Drake Miss Ann K. McKeon Hyannis State Teachers' College Gilbert Muir Colby College Boston University Boston University •! Boston University .., University of Miami: New York' Wentworth Institute University of Maine • 1953 1951 1956 1956 1952 1952 1956 1950 1952 1956 1956 1945 1956 1956 1942 1949 1956 1953 1948 Al iss I lelen ; jane LeRoux. Mrs. Marguerite N. Ormon Miss Priscilla M. Tinkham Mrs. Ruth Y. Trigiani Edward M. Webster Merrill D. Wilson Elementary School: University. 1956 1930 1955 Robert A. Bragg Boston University 1950 "r- Miss Dorothea M. Abbott ! • New Britain Teachers' College 1950 Mrs. Esther M. Adams North Adams Teachers' College Miss Joan M. Baker College of Our Lady of the Elms Mrs. Meredith Branscombe •Boston University Perry Normal School Boston University Boston Teachers' C011ege Mrs. Elinor A. Dee Miss Elizabeth Downes Mrs. 'Alice M. Durant 1950 1956 1956 1949 Mrs.Delight Engleman Indiana University Miss Breda B. Fitzgibbpn St. Louis University Mrs. 'Urania K. Fournatis Hyannis State Teachers' College-- ; Mrs. Ellen F. Gott' Mrs. Mary L. Joyce Miss Margaret.P. Kelleher Hyannis State Teachers' College. Staley College S t. John College 1956 1949 1956 1954 1953 1953 1952 1954 Mrs. 'Dorothea M. Murray 1956 - Hyannis State Teachers' College • Mrs. Irene .H. Paulson Framingham Normal School 1950 Miss Marguerite E. Small Bridgewater State Teachers' College 1935 Mrs. Marjorie J. .Taylor Emmanuel College 1956 • Supervisors: . • • Alfred E. Blanchard Yale . Richard 0:LaPorte, Jr. Mrs. Eunice M. Sherman 1952 • New England Conservatory of Music 1951 Boston University College of Music 1955 1, cD w tO '1 pfa, rz 0 A P f9 m � (D C A d m (]'b p g589 0-1s 0 CD td 0 DO moo dC�01 Dr y 55 Napo 4.0 p a A r.)C 0 0. 0 0 M CD 0 O a. .a 0 8 0 0o Godtd�td4o c�vr5 �. ca.a5'" w 0 co 0 lh• Oo a e w y y CO w 0 a.oo 5a.�� cra. w .a o p r. eo d Pr eD �CO CO 'P. 01 0-a'v'a' o 0 0 0 ':0 � Date Mon. July 9 (rain) Tue. July 10 (rain) Wed. July 11 Thur. July 12 Fri. July .18 First Week; July. 9 to July 13 Activity Explaining program Baseball rules Fielding fundamentals Soccer baseball Baseball discussion Fielding fundamentals Practice throwing Softball game Baseball discussion Base running Baseball game Bombardment (gym) Soccer baseball Explained what they would have to do to qualify for Physical Fitness and Proficiency Certi- ficates. Reviewed base running includ- ing attempted steals. Baseball game Gym games (bombardment and soccer baseball) Swimming (Long Pond) Practiced broad -jumping Practiced starts for sprinting Time Spent 9 :00-9 :30 9 :30-10 :00 10 :00-11 :15 11 :15-12 :45 9 :00-10 :00 10 :00-11 :00 11 :00-11 :45 11:45-12 :45 9 :00-9 :30 9 :30-10 :15 10 :15-11 :30 11 :30-12 :15 12 :15-12 :45 9 :00-9 :45 9 :45-10 :30 10:30-11:15 11 :15-12 :15 12 :15-1:00 9 :00-9 :30 9 :30-10 :16 No. of boys 19 26 26 30 01 Date Mon. July 16 Tue. July 17 Wed. July 18 Thur. July 19 Activity I3aseball game 10 :15-11 :30 Gym game (bombardment) 11:30-12:15 Swimming (Salt water, 12 :15-1 :00 Wind Mill) Second Week ; July 16 to July 20 . Discussion of how to prepare for 9:00-10:00 31. ballgame—health habits. Test—sprinting for time . 10 :00-11 :00 Test—number of sit-ups Baseball drill (infield practice) 11 :00-11 :15 Baseball game 11 :15-1 :00 Soccer baseball 9:00-9:45 Infield drill & instruction . 9:45-10:30 Outfield drill & instruction 10:30-11:00 Baseball game 11:00-12:15 Bombardment 12 :15-1 :00 Soccer baseball 9 :00-9 :45 Instruction on how to play 1st 9:45-10:45 base, short stop, 3rd base Base running for speed 10 :45-11 :00 Baseball game 11:00-12:00 Test—push ups 12 :00-1 :00 Test, broad jumping Soccer baseball9:00-9:20 26' Discussion on athletic training 9:20-10:00 questions and answers Time Spent No. of boys 29 29 Bombardment 10:00-10:45 Baseball game and drill 10:45-12:45 Fri. July 20 Soccer baseball 9:00-9:30 Base running 9:30-10:00 i Sliding 10:00-10:30 Bunting . 10:30-11:15 Baseball game 11:15-12:30 Bombardment 12:30-1:00 Third Week: July 23 to July 27 Mon. July . 23 Soccer baseball 9 :00-9 :30 ' (rain) Test—running and walking for 9:30-10:30 time. Discussion of throwing 10:30-11:00 co fundamentals. Baseball game 1.1:00-12:15 Bombardment 12 :15-1 :00 Tue. July . 24 Soccer baseball 9 :00-9 :45 • Introduction to life .saving : • t • 9 :45-10 :30 Conditioning and tests 10:30-11:15 Baseball game. 11 :15-12 :45 Soccer baseball 9:00-9:30 Badminton instruction 9 :30-10 :15 Fundamentals of hurdling 10:15-11:15 Baseball game 11 :15-12:15 Swimming (salt water) 12 :15-1 :00 Dodgeball 9 :00-9 :30 Golf instruction (driving) 9:30.10:30 Wed. July 25 Thur. July 26 26 19 24 21 19 . Date Fri. July 27 (rain) Mon. July 80 0 °' Tue. July 81 Wed. 'Aug. 1. Thur. Aug. 2 Activity Time Spent Infield & outfield drill 10:30-11:30 Baseball game 11:30.12:30 Bombardment 12 :30-1 :00 Soccer baseball 9:00-9:30. Soccer fundamentals & 9:30-11:15 indoor soccer game. Infield & .outfield drill 1.1:15-11:45 Baseball °game 11 :45-1 :00 Fourth Week; July 30 to August 3 Health discussion 9:00-9:45 Miniature golf (Courtesy of 9 :45-1'2 :15 Dick 'a Golf Course, Bass River) Bombardment 12 :15-1 :00 Soccer baseball 9:00-9:45 Surf -casting instruction and 9:45-12:30 demonstration (Courtesy of Cape Cod Anglers Sportsman Club) Bombardment 12:30-1:00 Soccer baseball 9 :00-9 :30 Recreational game (War) 9:30-10:45 Baseball game 10:45.12:15 Bombardment 12 :15-1 :00 Soccer baseball 9:00-9:30 Baseball drill 9:30-10:00 Baseball game 10:00-11:15 Recreational game (War) 11:15-I2:80 No. of boys 23 26 26 25 Fri. Aug. 3 Mon. Ang. 6 Tne. Aug. 7 Wed. Aug. 8 (rain first of morning) Thur. Aug. 9 Bombardment. Soccer baseball Testing. for AAU test— gymnastics on high bar. Broad jumping Running (sprints & distance) Baseball game • Bombardment Fifth Weck; August 6 to'•August Soeeer baseball II Arehery instruction by 'Mr. & Mrs. Chadwick of the Iyanough Bowmen's Club Bombardment I Free time in gym because of rain Basket.ba11 game Serf-easting instruction at Bass River (Courtesy of Cape Cod Anglers Sportsman Club) Bombardment Basketball game Artificial Respiration, instruction & technique Testing & high bar gymnastics. Baseball game 12 :30-1:00 9 :00-9 :30 9 :30-10 :30 10 :30-10 ':45 10 :45-11 :30 11:30-12 :30 12 :30-1:00 10 9 :00-9 :30 9 :30-12 :15 12 :15.1:00 9 :0042 :30 9 :00-10 :00 10:00-12:15. 12:15-1:00 9 :00-9 :30 9 :30-10 :15 10 :15-11:15 11:1542:30 20 18 18 21 Date Fri. Aug. 10 (rain) Mon. Aug. 13 0° Tue. Aug. 14 (heavy rain night before) Wed. Aug. 15 Thur. Aug. 16 Activity Time Spent No, of boys Bombardment 12 :30-1 :00 Soccer fundamentals & game 9:00-10:00 20 Boxing 10:00-11:00 Basketball 11:00-12:00 Bombardment 12 :00-12 :45 Sixth Weck; August 13 to August 16 Soccer baseball 9:00-9:30 . 24 Discussion of Olympics and 9 :30-10 :30 Amateurism.. . . Concluded AAU tests and 10:30-12:00 tumbling. Baseball game 12 :00-12 :45 Bombardment 12 :45-1 :00 Soccer baseball 9 :00-10 :15 Baseball game 10:15-12:30 Bombardment 12 :30-1 :00 Basketball 9 :00-9 :30 Discussion on sportsmanship 9:30-10:00 Basketball rules 10:00-10:30 Baseball game 10:30-12:00 Bombardment 12 :00-1 :00 Soccer baseball 19:00-9:30 Tumbling 1 9:30-10:00 Baseball game 10:00-12:15 Bombardment 12 :15-1 :00 Ray Mello. representing the 7 :30 P.M. 21 18 21 Fri. Aug. 17 Mon. Aug. 20 (rain) Tue. Aug: 21 ego (rain) c° Wed. Aug. 22 Thur. Aug. 23 • Bass River Badminton Club, gave a demonstration and instruction period. Soccer baseball 9:00-9:30 13asketball game 9:30-10:30 I3atting tips and fundamentals 10:30-11:30 Baseball game 11:30-1:00 Seventh Week.; August. 20 to August 24 Basketball 9 :00-10 :00 Soccer 10:00-10:45 Soccer baseball 10 :45-11 :30 Bombardment 11:30-12 :15 Foul shooting contest 12:15-1:00 Free time entire morning 9:00-12:30 in gym Discussed plans for 9 :00-9 :45 decathlon to be held Friday Soccer baseball 9:45-10:30 Basketball game 10:30-11:1.5 Baseball game 11:15-12,:30 Bombardment 1.2 :30-1 :00 Basketball game 9:00-9:30 Football (passing drill) 9:30-10:15 Football (punting drill) 10:15-10:45 Football game (touch) 10:45-12:00 Baseball game 12:00-12:45 Bombardment 12 :45-1 :00 20 17 12 19 18 d w Cc a' 0 .0 .4 • w '� 4., F.2 reo 0 ' 0 ae t CO 63 cp CO �am 1w 03 0.%40ep:Lig E:34 it 200 '€ Decathlon, August 24 Events: - 1. Home run hitting contest 2. 60 yd dash 3. Baseball throw for distance 4. Running bases for time 5. Baseball throw for accuracy 6. Football punting for distance 7. Pull ups (total number) 8. Standing broad jump 9. Foul shooting 9 and 10 yr olds 11 and 12 yr olds 13 and 14 yr olds 15 yr olds Winners 1st—Peter Piper 2nd—Fred Wilkins 3rd—Robert Wilkins 1st—John Halunen 2nd—Russell Wilkins 3rd—Edward Young 1st—Ronald Piper 2nd—Bruce Pederson 3rd—Jerry Marsh lst—William Taylor 2nd—Donald Hoskins AAU Junior Physical Fitness Test -1956 Yarmouth Recreation Program d v Eo a c n E CO W E74 a a .o .cco .e c. i o Z �, m Z to cu CI) c. h a m c . 'Vc. a Fred Wilkins 9 PPPPPP P Robert Wilkins 10 P P P P P P P Edward Young 11 P P P P P P P Allen Sleeper 12 P P P P P P P Jerry Marsh 13 PPPPPP P Russell Wilkins 12 P P P P P P P 201 • Richard Hoskins 13 PPPPPP .Dale Pedersen 13 P PP P PP Terry Winslow 13 P PP P PP Peter Whipple 14 P P P. P P P Bruce Pedersen 14 P P P PP P Allen Whipple 14 PPPPPP Richard Winslow 13 PP PPP Frank Chase 9P P P P P P Donald MacKay 15 PPPPPP No. of boys taking the tests No. of boys failing to finish tests because of various reasons No. of boys failing one No. of boys passing five optional event 38 13 or more events 10 required and one 202 15 P P P P P P P P P P REVISED VOTING LIST Precinct 1— Yarmouth Port Adler, Sadie B. Adler, Sol Amnotte, Cecile S. Amnotte, Wilfred L. Anderson, Dorothy Howes Anderson, Richard J. Angus, Mabel E. Angus, Wendell R. Arey, Mary Rita Bailey, Arthur P. Bailey, Barbara Barrington, Nellie A. Bennett, Barbara A. Bennett, Leo Besse, Irvin K. Besse, Mary G. Blackmore, Charles T. Blackmore, Lois W. Bradley, Charlotte Hill Broughton, John C. Bunn, Katherine Adams Burgess, Oscar R. Cadman, Barbara F. Cadman, Howard R. Carlson, Gustaf E. Carlson, Mary E. Carlson, Thyra E. Cash, Bessie M. Cash, Gerald 0. Cash, H. Freeman Cash, Hilda M. Cash, Madeline M. Cash, Olga M. Cash, Wilbur Catto, Alexander Catto, Ruth T. Champlin, Alice H. Chase, Florence T. Chase, Lillian M. Chase, Warren- H. Clark, Barbara B. Clark, Helen T. Clark, Tyler Clift, Ruth G. Conway. Mary Lou Cook, Mildred L. Cook, Walter P., Jr. Copeland, Bess M. Crowell, Edward B. Crowell, Phyllis J. Daly, Kenneth T. Daly, Marjorie N. 203 Darling, Annie W. Darling, Henry R Deering, Charlotte A. Deering, Katherine M. DeFord, Henry Jr. DeFord, Phyllis Dinsmore, Althea C. Dinsmore, Norman B. Dumas, Eva M. Dumas, Joanne A. Dumas, Ovide A. Dwight, Joseph Eldridge, Ethel N. Eldridge, Stanley H. Ellis, Jeanette L. Ellis, Mary A. Ellis, Willard W. Embler, Betsey S. Embler, Thomas N. Emrich, Lucy N. Evans, Henry J. Everett, Mary K. Ewing, Marguerite K. Ewing, William R. Fiorenza, Castenzio Fiorenza, Dorothea Fletcher, Grace A. Gaston, Edith C. Gaston, John S. George, Eric H. George, Marcella P. Goodell, Ethel Bailey Goodell, Francis Gorham, Oliver D. Grant,_Grace_ Gredler, Hazel Rogers Griswold, Osmer Lynn Hallet, Edward P. Hallet, Mary M. Hallet, Matthews -C. Hallowell, Albert H. Hamilton, G. Ruth Harper, Gorham B. Harper, Mabel B. Harper, Raymah D. " Harper, Richard M. H. Hartung, Clara L. Harwood, Florence A. Harwood, Priscilla Ann Harwood, Ralph W. Heffernan, Sohn P. Hickey, Esther M. Hickey, Robert E. Hill, Priscilla E. Holdsworth, Harold R. Holdsworth, ..Muriel Holmberg, Priscilla P. Holmberg, Thorgeir Howe, Phyllis E. Howes, Mabel Howland, Allred Hunt, Sheldon L. Hunt, Vena E. Hunter, Irving L. Hunter, Kathryn M. Janowsky, Emma A. Jennings, Dora M. Jennings, William H. Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Ivar Joly, Julia W. Jones, Bessie C. Jones, Dorothy Eddy Jostedt, Mary Usher Kelley, Annette L. Kelley, Edward E. Kelley, Henry A. Kelley, H. Paul Kelley, Raymond L. Kelley, Ruth I. Kelley, Suzanne Kelly, Donald S. Kelly, Marion F. Kelly, William D. Kettell, Mildred E. Keveney, Elizabeth M. Keveney, John B. Keveney, Lawrence M. Keveney, Sara L. Keveney, William .1. Kinat, Frederick W. Kinat, Lila N. Knowles, Mary A. Knowles, Mattie Kuehdorf, Selma M. Lewis, Stephen Henry Lockwood, Eunice Z. Lockwood. Philip MacDonald, Charles F. MacDonald, Helen M. MacLean, Elizabeth C. MacLean, John A. MacLean, Lillian R. Mahon, Annie P. Mahon, William J. Marchant, Lillian E. Marchant, Walter L, Jr. Matthews, Alyce H. Matthews, Charles B. Matthews, Thomas F. McIntosh, William T. Milliken, Agnes E. 204 Milliken, Charles W. Newcomb, Doris H. Newell, Annetta W. Nickerson, Ellen M. Nickerson, Norton A. Otis, Dorothy M. Pailler, Eugene C. Pailler, Grace C. Paino, Angela Paino, Alberto Pazakis, Albert M. Pazakis, Mary A. Pazakis, Michael R. Pease, Roland F. Pease, Wilhelmina D. Perera, Faith P. Perera, Gino L. Perera, Guido R. Perera, Guido R. Jr. Peterkin, Eleanor F. Peterkin, Albert G. Peterson, Gustave W. Peterson, Marion L. Pfeiffer, Leslie H. Pfeiffer, Ruth A. Philbrook, Patricia K. Philbrook, W. Richard Phillipps, Benjamin F. Phinney, Arthur O. Phinney, Lucille F. Pierce, George W. Preble, Elsie M. Priestnal, James Provencher, Arthur W. Provencher, Lorraine M. Randall, Dorothy A. Randall, Raymond F. Reed, Paul DeH. Riley, Barbara L. Riley, Charles S. Rock, Florence M. Roderick, Alfred Rogers, Lizzie T. Rudelt, Harry W. Rudelt, Kathryn Ryder, Genevieve Ryder, Harry S. Ryder, Leonard C. Salminen, Rita H. Salminen, Wayne V. Sanderson, Charles 11 Santospirito, Anthony Santospirito, . Caterina Scharffe, Martha M. Scharffe, Walter W. Simmons, Karin C. Simmons, Lloyd L. Simpkins, . W. Richie Smith, Albert Smith, Annette B. Smith, Arthur Souza, Dorothy R. Souza, Joseph F. Stevens, Henry H. Stever, Harry C. Studley, Robert L. Swift, Anna M. Swift, Charles F. Swift, Marjorie W. Tabor, Betsey W. Taylor, Carrie H. Taylor, Helen C. Taylor, Irving P. -- Taylor, Leonore F. Taylor, Lucy H. Taylor, Mary J. Taylor, Richard B. Thacher, Grace Hall Thompson, Helen Kidd Thorp, Irvine Thorp, Myrtie G: . Tufts, Faith S. Tufts, Maximilian A. Tufts, Peter Tufts, Sally S. Urquhart, John W. Urquhart, Marion E. Usher, Catherine S. Usher, Henry R., Jr. Usher, Sylvia M. VanRiper, Eleanor W. VanRiper, Peter VanRiper, Stanley V. Wentworth, Harold S. Wentworth, M. Louise Wheelwright, Mable Wheelwright, Merriam Whelden, Annie M. Whelden, Danforth C. Whelden, Ross G. --- Whitcomb, Charles F. Whitcomb, Ruth T. White, Martha E. White, Sally C. White, William N. Wilde, Bertha H. Woodward, Sidney C. Young, George E. Young, Marion H. Precinct 2— Yarmouth Anthony, Abram R. Anthony, Ida D. 205 Anthony, Russell T. Backstrom, Harry Backstrom, Inez M. Babbitt, Samuel B. Jr. Babbitt, Shirley A. Baker, Alfred Collins Baker, Florence M. Baker, Myrtle E. Baker, Thomas L. Bassett, Arthur R. Bassett, Sadie F. Bencks, Freda. M Bencks, Herman 'C. Bishop, Minnie Bowden, Lillian C. Bray, Carrie D. Burns, Hazel K. Burns, Milton R. Bussey, Carl H. Bussey, Helen M. Campbell, Vernon A. Jr. Canty, Mary L. Canty, Stephen A. Cash, Agnes H. Cash, Allen Ray Cash, Arthur Cash, Donald M. Cash, Elizabeth M. Cash, Helvi L. Cash, Lillian M. ---- Cash, Percy M. Cash, Raymond Cash, Rosaleah Cash, Steven Allen. Cash, Theodore L. Chalke, Effin G. G., Jr. Chalke, Grandville Lee Chalke, Helen C. Chalke, Mary Susan Champney, Elizabeth Champney, Hervey G. Champney, Marie G. Champney, Richard W. Chapman, Florence S. Chapman, Gilman D. Clark, Amy B. Clark, Gordon Clark, Gordon, Jr. Clark, Mary G. Clements, Florence P. Clements, George F. Jr. Clements, George F. Clements, John A. Coggeshall, Ann S. Coggeshall, Cook G. Couto, Myron C. Cox, William E. Crane, Marjory W. Crane, Robert F. Jr. Cressy, Gertrude A. Cusick, Alice L. • Cusick, John Jay Jr. Davignon, Edgar J. Davignon, Theresa Davis, Dorothy F. Demacedo, Antonio Demacedo, Catherine.J. Doane, Alice L. Doane, Russell M. Donley, Gerald D. Donley, Mildred L. Ellis, Charlotte L. Ellis, Clifton W. Ellis, Emily Ellis, Irving C. Ellis, John B. Ellis, John L. Ellis, Lilla F. Ellis, Lydia H. Ellis, Richard G. Ellsworth, David E. Ellsworth, Eliner E. Ellsworth, Helen Nash Emerson, Alice H. • Emerson, Leon W. Ferguson, Marcia K. Ferguson, Howard F. FitzGibbon, Breda B. Fleck, Nellie C. Francis, Joseph L. Francis, Mary N. Gardner, Martha E. Geniewicz. Norma Geniewicz, Stanley J. Gibbs, Edwin Gibbs, Grace H. Godfrey. Jeannette Godfrey, Joseph Gonsalves, Anita A. Gonsalves. John Goodes, Anne G. Goodes, Edward G. C., Jr. Gray, Oscar Hague, Katherine Hague, Thomas Hallett, Herton R. Hallett, Marjorie C. Handy, Joseph L. Harris, Amy Clark Harris, John E. Hayes, Anna Marie Hayes, Harold L. Jr. Heideman, Gysberthus Heideman, Margaret C. 206 Holbrook, Beryl G. Holbrook, Charles A., Jr.. Holbrook, Joan S. Howland, Frances M. Howland, Warren E. Howland, Warren E. 3rd Hydren, Esther A. Hydren, Nils M. Jalicki, Janice L. Jalicki, Walter I. Jarvis, Emma Jarvis, Ernest R. Johnson, Arthur M. Johnson, Stella A. Kaiser, Herbert J. Kauler, John E. Kauler, Rosalind M. Keane, Joseph J. Keane, Mary B. Keith, Lillian A. Keith, Starr Kelleher, Margaret P. Kelley, Albert H. Jr. Kelley, Arthur T. Kelley, Clement H. Kelley, Dorothea Kelley, Emilienne Kelley, H. Bertram Kelley, Mildred E. Kelley, Philomena Kelley, Ralph L. Kelley, Syme Kemp, Edna M. Loda, Gertrude Loda, William P. Lyon, Frank C. Lyon, Mabel P. MacDonald, Catherine E. MacDonald, Eileen T. MacDonald, Neil F. Madison, Katherine P. Madison, Richard L. Mallolt, Elsie M. McGrath, Marguerite J. Mertens, Elsie A. Michaelis, Catherine P. Miller, Florence E. Miller, Jeanette V. Miller, William B. Montcalm, Carol. L. Montcalm, Harold F. Jr. Morrisy, Chester R. Morrisy, Esther A. Morse, Beverly Nickerson Morse, Donald E. Muller, Virginia M. Muller, William D. Jr. Naugler, Arol B. Nickerson, Bertha M. Nickerson, James L. Nickerson, Lavaughny G. Norback, Mabel S. Oliver, Joseph J. Parker, Maude D. Payne, Anne C. Payne, George H. Philbrick, Clara L. Philbrick, George E. - Phillips, Eva P. A. Porter, Charles R. Porter, Evelyn L. Prescott, Hazel E. - Pulsifer, Elsie H. Pulsifer, • Gorham Pulsifer, Ruth T. Pulsifer, Thomas B. Quirk, James H. Quirk, Joanne E. Robbins, Sarah Evelyn Robinson, Edward J. Jr. Robinson, Patricia A. Rogers, Edith M. Rogers, Frances R. Rogers, Harold H. Rogers, John H. Ross, Gladys Ross, Herman A. Russell, Bertram E., Jr. Russell, Gladys L. Ryder, Harriet W. Sampson, Olive L. Sampson, Orie D. W. Schauwecker, Allen Thacher Schauwecker, Dorcas J. Schauwecker, Elleen E. E. Schauwecker, Florence T. Schauwecker, Fred C. Schauwecker, Frederick C., Jr. Schofield, Elizabeth R. Shannon, Lawrence P. Shannon, Muriel L. Shepherd, Darrell R. Shepherd, Sara W. Sheppard, Carl R. Sheppard, Gertrude Joan Sherwood, John P. Sherwood, Natalie N. Small, Marguerite- E. Snowden, Harold J. Snowden, Eleanor. H. Stevens, Beulah B. Stevens: John A. Stobbart, Olive G. 207 Stobbart, U: Frederick Sweeting, Francis T. Sweeting, Vivian M. Syrjala, Vaina Tallman, Bradford L. — Tallman, Elva M. Taylor, Phebe T. Thacher, Beatrice T: Thacher, Dorothy H. Thacher, Frederick Thacher, Frederick J. Thacher, Ira R. Thacher, Lester G. Thacher, Lucy G. Thacher, Nellie J. Thacher, Ruth M. Thacher, Samuel R. - Thatcher, May R. Tolley, Charles N. Tolley, Dora J. Tolley, Frederick W. Tolley, Walter Tolley, Walter Jr. Tripp, Douglass B. Tripp, Flora E. Tripp, Herbert C. Turner, Hazel F. Turner, William Van Dusen, Charles A. Van Dusen, Evelyn A. Walker, Grace E. Walker, Russell R, Wallace, Ruth Wood Wallace, William Whelden, Barbra E. Whelden, Frank E. Whelden, Frank E., Jr. Whelden, Millie M. . Wilkman, Ella Emily Whittemore, Dana H. Whittemore, Janette S. Whynott, Marilyn Elizabeth Whynott, Vernon D. Williams, Haskell Williams, Katherine Williams, Marguerita W. Williams, Nancy L. Williams, Robert J. Williams, Robert J., Jr. Worthington, Mary J. Young, Harold F. Young, Idella J. Precinct 3— South Yarmouth Aborn, Ella L. Aborn, William H. Aldrich, Ella M. Aldrich, Isabel F. Aldrich, Leon H. Aldrich, Thomas R. Allen, Burton E. Allen, Caroline C. Allen, Elizabeth F. Allen, Gordon W. 'Allen, Jane B. Allen, Jennie E. Allen, Mae E. Allen, Nancy J. Allen, Ora I. Allen, Richard 0. Ambrose, Edward W. Ambrose, Gale E. Amenta, H. Ruth Amenta, Joseph P. Anderson, Ernest R. Anderson, Harry W. Anderson, Helen M. Anderson, Marilyn J. Anderson, Violet B. Angell, Josephine B. Angell, William Curtis Angus, Fred M. Angus, John Angus, Rena L. Angus, Willie Jane Appleton, Frank H. Appleton, Rachel E. Arey, Earl Arseneaux, Henry J., Jr. Arseneaux, William J. Bailey, Ethel G. Bailey, John M. Baker, Alfred A. Baker, Anna G. Baker, Anna M. Baker, Annie Laura Baker, Arthur Baker, Arthur L. Baker, Betty A. Baker, Caroline S. Baker, Clarence A. Baker, Earle F. Baker, Eleanor Baker, Ellen B. Baker, Gerald H. Baker, Hazel N. Baker, Ida B. Baker, Joan M. Baker, Marjorie E. Baker, Marjorie S. Baker, Mildred E. Baker, Mildred F. Baker, Richard C. 208 Baker, . Susie E. Baker, Thaddeus Baker, Warren C. Baker, William H. Baker, William J. Banks, Effie Banks, Frank E. Banks, Grace M. Banks, William A. Barabe, George F. Barker, Helen M. Barnicoat, Ellen E. Barnicoat, Frederick M. Bassett, Bertha C. Bassett, Gladys J. Bassett, J. Albert Bassett, Reuben Stanford Bates, Margery M. Bates, Robert Bearse, Howard C. Beattie, Marion E. Belliveau, Donald J. Belliveau, Joan C. Benner, Gertrude M. Benner, Hildreth Bennett, Mary Patricia Bennett, William J. Bent, Arthur S. Bent, Ruth A: Benoit, E. Doris Benoit, Leroy J. Berry, Donald W. Berry, Ruth G. Best, Edith J. Best, Roy F. Bishop, Madeline Bishop, Lester R. Blackwell, Bertha E. Blackwell, Charles 0. Blackwell, Edith M. Blackwell, Elsie F. Blanchard, Alfred E. Blanchard, Chester R. Blanchard. Elsie L. Blanchard, Ethel M. Blanchard, Everett A. Blanchard, Lucille H. Boardman, Ruth Boesse, Maude W. Bogar, Frederic P. Bogar, Theresa Bois, Mary A. Bois, Raymond L. Booth, Clarence Boothby, Edith F. Boothby, Warren C. Bottomley, Eva B. Bottomley, John M. Bottomley, John, Jr. Bowen, Patricia M. Bowen, Ralph F. Boy. E-• sett W. Boyce, Mary P. Boylen, Andrew J. Boylen, Mildred E. Brackett, Violet I. Bradshaw, Catherine. E. Bradshaw, Ireton C. Bragg, Robert A. Bragg, Rosamond W. Branagan, Howard T. Branagan, Rita V. Brazis, Gerard P. Brazis, Marilyn Breed, Francis W. Breed, Myrtle B. Britton, Dorothy Britton, Lee Broderick, Christopher L. Brown, Alfred C. Brown, Edith E. Brown, Ethel H. Brown, William V. Bryar, Mary L. Bullock, Barbara H. Bullock, Elwood P. Bullock, Harriett E. Burch, Dorothy S. Burgess, Ava L. Burgess, Clarence M. Burgess, Clarence M. Jr. Burgess, Dorothy I. Burgess, Edna M. Burgess, Harry V. Burke, Jacqueline Fay Burke, John J. Butler. James A. Butler, Sara M. Campbell, Chester C. Campbell, Donald L. Campbell, Florence A. Campbell, Joan S. Campbell, Leslie E. Campbell, Lillian A. Campbell, Virgil W. Campbell, William B. Canning, Alice G. Canning, Olive Canzano, Catherine Carey, Joseph J. Carpenter, Susie E. Carr. Barbara M. Carson. John E. Carson, Marion . S. Carson, Nancy Cartwright, Madeline L. Cash, Gordon F. Cash, Ruth M. Catten, David W. -Catten, Martha $.' Chapman, Ann S. ::` Chapman, Elizabeth, L:= Chapman, Kenneth :C." Chapman, Marion E. Chapman, Marion E. Chapman, Norman S. Chapman, Norman S., Jr. Chapman, Robert F.. Chapman, William Chase, Carlton E. Chase, Ebenezer B. Chase, Ellen M. Chase, Francis L. Chace, Julia Chase, Kenneth E. Chase, Lysander A. Chase, Magdalene L. Chase, Margaret Chase, Mary A. Chase,. Shirley B. Chase, Virginia C. Chesley, Mary G. Chiasson, Alice L. Churchill, Lucretia M. Cifelli, George S. Cifelli, Lucille L. Clark, David F. S. Clark, Dorothy D. Clark, Halsey R. Clark, Mary D. Clift, John Gorham Clift, Melva B. Cloran, Francis B. Cloran, Kathryn P. Cloutier, Florence C. Cloutier, Francis A. Cmiel. Phelma Coffin, Sarah R. Cohen, Bernard 'S. Cohen, Leah W. Cole, John D. Cole, Ruth A. Coleman, Thelma A. • Coleman, Vernon E. Collins, Alice L. Collins, Thomas E. Comstedt, Isabel L. Comstock, Marion B. Comstock, Raymond E. Conlon, E. Wilson Conlon, Grace F. 209 Cooper, Martha B. Costa, Richard LeRoy Cote11, Adele C. Cotell, Carlton H. Cotell, Joseph S. Cotell, Mary Rose Cotell,. Prescott F. Cotell, Rosanna C. Cotelle, Ethel M. Cotton, Arthur C. Cotton, Ethel W. Coulter, Barbara M. Coulter, Gerald F. Cox, Harriett P. Cox, Mary E. Croce, John J. Croce, Velma L. Crocker, Evelyn M. Crocker, Willis G., Jr.. Crosby, Gertrude M. Crosby, John F. Crowell, Anna B. Crowell, Francis M. Crowell, Hattie M. Crowell, Mildred L. Crowell, Ralph Crowell, Robert F. Crowell, Rodney S. Crowell, Ruby M. Crowell, Uriah B. F. Culley, Dorothy M. Culley, Jack Cunniff, Marion S. Cunniff, Robert E. Curtis, Helen H. Curtis, Helene C. Curtis, Herman G. Curtis, Marion H. Curtis, Philip G. Curtis, Philip G., Jr. Curtis; Winston C. Cusick, Marion G. Cusick, William W. Daggett, Annette S. Daggett, Asa P. Daggett, Joseph B. Daggett, LaVerne I. Daggett, Mildred E. Daggett, Stanley M. Dahlen, Dorothy F. Dahlen, Earle F. Dale, Bernadine M. Dale, Robert J. Dauphinais, Ann H. Dauphinais, Frank Benjamin Dauphinais, Lloyd 11. Dauphinais, Marion H. Davenport, Edward A., 2nd Davenport, Elizabeth V. U. Davenport, Helen M. Davenport, Jane Davenport, Palmer Davenport, Robert G. Davis, Alice B. Davison, Grace Davison, Wilford A. Dayton, Arline B. Dayton, Cornelia E. Dayton, Doris R. Dayton, Edwin R. Dayton, Richard L. Deay, Doris V. Deay, Joseph A. Dee, Elinor Allen DeFelice, Frank P. Dempsey, Mary E. Dempsey, Philip E. Derick, Elaine F. Derick, James E. DeSilver, Bruce M. DeSilver, Revena E. DeSilver, Sadie N. Desmond, Lois E. Deware, Ernestine Deware, Stewart Norman Dimock, John G. Dimock, Mary E. DiTiberio, Emmanuel Doherty, Andrew J. Doherty, John G. Doherty, Katherine A. Domin, Dorothea E. Donnelly, Cecil G. Donnelly, Frances K. Donovan, James T. Donovan, Lena J. Drechsler, Dorothy S. _Driscoll, Christina L. Duff, Jeanette T. Duff, Preston Duffy, Flora E. Duffy, James N. Dumican, Frederick A. Dumican, Irene T. Dumont, Frederick P. Dumont, Virginia E. Dunbar, Dorothy M. Dunbar, Eugene W. Dunham, Elise L. Durant, Clarence N. Durant, John J. Durant, Katherine S. Durmer, Alice J. Durmer, Arnold S. 210 it Dustin, Albert R. Fontneau, Fleda G. Dustin, Frederic M. Forsythe, John- R. Duquette, Donald D. Forsythe, Marion C. Duquette, Virginia R. Foster, Edgar W. Dwyer,- Elizabeth Foster, Herbert 11. Dyer, Dorothy C. Foster, Marguerite L. Dyer, Harold E. Foster, Warren C. Eager, Charles W. Fox, Beatrice M. Eager, Elisabeth A. Fox, Earle Edson, Catherine M. Fox, Ruth N. Edson, Ralph E. Fox, John Edwards, Elaine S. Francis, Amy Chase Edwards, Lillian C. Frazier, Francis J. Edwards, Robert K. Frazier, Marion S. Edwards, Roger G. Frost, William P. Edwards, Roger G., Jr. Frost, Winifred J. Egan, Alice K. Frothingham, Theodore Egan, Philip T. Jr. Fruean, Edmund III Ekman, Arne M. Fruean, Edmund, Jr., Ekman, Gladys M. Fruean, John R. Ekman, Helfrid L. Fruean, Laura .1. Ekman, John A. Fruean, Marguerite R. Eldredge, Ethel B. Fuller, Emma M. Eldridge, Henry W. Fuller, Malcolm -S. Eldridge, Mary L. Fuller, Mary D. Elmore, Samuel D. Fuller, Wilfred J. Emerson, Clifton E. - Gaines, James B. Emerson, Ruth Gaines, Shirley Emond, Henry J. Gardiner, Elizabeth V. English, Anne Ryan - Gardiner, Gordon P. English, Louise M. Gardner, Doris B. Erwin, Harold A. Garey, Ellen I. Erwin, Phyllis H. Garland, Marguerite P. Everit, Dorothy Gifford Gerald, Nina P. Fairweather, James C. Gerrish, Elsa J. Farris, Irma L. Gervais, Grace V. Farris, Russell Davis Gervais, Treffle P. Fellows, Mary T. Gherlon, Nelda Fellows, Richard F. Gifford, Hazel W. Fenner, Priscilla G. Gilkey, Charles W. Field, Anna Johnson Gilkey, Mary Jane Field, John B. Gill, Gertrude A. Finnegan, Emilie H. Glazier, Bessie U. Finnegan. Joseph L. Glazier, Philip N. Fitzgerald, Clara C. Godfrey, Laura R. Fiske, Annie L. Godfrey, Norman E. Fiske, Daniel S. Jr. Godfrey, Richard T. Jr. Fiske, Elizabeth Golliff, Alvin R. Flibotte, Donald R. . Golliff, Florence M. Flibotte, Muriel A. Goodwin, Anna B. Flint, Arthur W. Goodwin,Bessie M. Flint, Dorothy W. C.. Goodwin, John.E. Flint, Ruth M. Gonsalves, Frank Flint, Willard Gonsalves, Lucele Fontneau, Carol E. Gosselin, Edward J. Fontneau, Earle N. Gosselin, Pauline B. Fontneau, Earle Dean Gott, Jean M. 211 Gott, Roger T. Jr.. Gould, Beatrice L. Gould, Warren B. Goutos, Jerome G. Goutos,Toula J. Graham, Blanche Imogene Graham, Eliza D. Graham, Fred H. Gray, Allein P. Gray, Richard H. Grayson, Donald D. Grayson, Hermine A. Grayson, Louise H. Grayson, Richard D. Greelish, Anne V. Greelish, Joseph P. Greene, Franklin Taft Greene, Marjorie J. Greer, Arthur W. Jr. Greer, Harriet C. Grew, Ernest W. Grew, Eva L. Grew, Thomas Alvin Grew, Virginia C. Griggs, Arthur W. Griggs, Nellie M. Groom, Patrick H. Guertin, Elizabeth L. Guertin, Romeo Z. Guild, George F. Guild, Russell W. Guild. Vernon C. Gulick, Lee S. Gulick, Norma S. Hagerty, Gertrude E. Hagerty, James T. Ballet, Fannie E. Hallett, Flora I. Hallett, Harold E. Hallowell, Richard P., 2nd Halunen, Edith B. Halunen, John Emil Jr. Hamblin, .Gordon C. Hamblin, Sadie L. Hamblin, William F. Hamblin, William N. Hanchay, Edward H. Hanchay. Katherine E. Handy, Alice M. Handy, Aubrey S. Handy, Bernice E. Handy, LeRoy Handy. Lucy H. Hanifl, Frank Hanifl, Thelma A. Hannan, Anna E. Hannan, James A. 212 Harding, Edward E. Harding, Elizabeth S. Haraden. John W. Haraden, Sarah H. Harlem, Lewis W. Harlem, Stacea H. Harrison, Mary A. Harrold, Gertrude V. Harrold, Ira O. Hart, Frank M. Hassett, Richard H. Hassett, Madeleine L. Hastings, Arthur C., Jr. Hastings, John A. Hastings, Nancy Haswell, Alice W. Haswell, Amos K. Haswell, Gertrude Hathaway, Dorothy M. Hathaway, Lillian B. Hathaway, Louis S. Hathaway, Raymond W. Hawes, Warren R. Healey, John D. Healey, Mary E. Hemeon, Elizabeth J. Hemeon, William M. Henderson, Gertrude Hendry, Joan Hill, George F. Hodgson, Rose B. Hoffman, Bessie Hollingsworth, John A., Jr. Hollingsworth, Nancy Holmcrans, Anne M. Holmcrans, Robert C. Holmes, Patricia A. Holton, Arthur C. Holton, Carrie M. Holway, Fannie A. S. Holway, Spear T. Homer, Eugene A. Homer, Geneva M. - Homer, Gerald B. Homer, Gertrude B. Homer, Gorham P.. Homer, Gorham P. Jr. Homer, Jessie F. Homer, Marguerite B. Homer, Oscar H. Hope, Barbara A. Hope, Bennett Burton Hope, Everett W. Hope, Geneva J. Horn, Aletta E. Horner, Lillian I: Horton, Sidney K. Horton, Zelma C. Kelley, Donald K. Hosking, John W. Kelley, George H. Hosking, Rebecca P. Kelley, Harold M. Howes, Elizabeth Humphreys Kelley, Helena B. Howes, Hermon E. Kelley, Myrtle L. Hudson, Herman C. Kelley, Peari M: Hudson, Hilma D. Kelly, Andrew B. Hughes, John H. Kelly, Marjorie B. Hullihen, Alice A. Kendrick, Irving W. Hullihen, Harold G. Kendrick, Marion L. Hunt, Delphine D. Kendrick, Robert Husband, William Kenrick, Lillian E. Hussey, Elizabeth M. Kenrick, Marie A. Ingraham, Dorothy Z. Kenrick, Marie S. Jacobs, Muriel P. Kenyon, Alfred R. Jacobs, Winfred R. Kenyon, Dorothy E. Jacobus, Louise B. Kerrigan, Lorraine H. Jacobus, William N. Kerrigan,Thomas Paul Jason, Edward H. Kesti, Edward Jason, Joan M. Kesti, Karin T. Jennings, Isabel P. King, Ruth Jennings, Leland B. King, Thomas J. Jodoin, Eileen R. Kittell, Earl A. Jodoin, Gerard L. Kittell, Margaret M. Johnson, Annie L. Kissling, Howard M. Johnson, Edward A. Kley, Herberta Johnson, Elliott A. Kley, Otto Johnson, Fran;is M. Kurnik, John C. Johnson, Louise B. Kurnik, Pauline B. Johnson, Marie Alda Lacouture, Edith G.w.. Johnson, Paul L. Lacouture, Edgar. R. • Johnson, Robert H. Jr. Lakin, Houghton G. Johnson, Rose M. Land, Lillian Johnson, Samuel F. Landry, Charles B. Jones, Evelyn V. Landry, Laurie A. Jones, Leslie C. Lanza, Angelo Jones, Marion A. Lanza, Mary M. Jones, Robert F. Larson, Ada E. Jones, Thomas M. Larson, George G. Jones, Walter W. Lapham, Celestia Jones, Zola S. Larrison, Kilbourne W. Jordan, Ruth E. Larrison, Mildred 1. Jorgesen, Medora J. Lawrence, Ruth _ __ Jorgesen. Robert O. Lay, Eleanor M. Joyce, Martin W. Laycock, Gertrude M. Joyce; Mary Louise Leake, John S. Kallahan,Louise M. Leake, Kathryn A. Karcher, Edith L. Leavitt, Dorothy M. Karras, George K. Leavitt, Ray M. Kearsley, Angela C. .. LeBlanc, Sadie Keaveney, James 'S. LeBlanc. Theodore W. Keaveney.' Margaret M: Leckie, Helen P. Keifer, Virginia P.• Leckie, Lewis H. Kelley, Anna M. - - Lee, Marjorie J. Kelley, Charles •l;.' LeGeyt, Charlotte E. - Kelley, Claire B. LeGeyt, Warren B. - Kelley, Delvria B. LeMoal, Marie 213 LeMoal, Victor Leonard, Frank E. LeSage, Anna Z. LeSage, Peter A. Letteney, Grace Mary Letteney, William Bernard Liberty, Edith \M. Liberty, Wallace J. Lilley, Agnes P. Lilley, James W. Lincoln, Jennie W. Lindsey, Bonnie Lou Lindsey, Roscoe C. Lohman, Alan M. Lohman, Edna F. Lomasney, Joseph F. Lothrop, Gertrude M. Lovequist, A. Lawrence Lovequist, Alice Josephine Lundgren, Edla M. Lundgren, John H. Lupien, Dorothy M. Lupien, Rudolph S. Lyman, Douglas H. MacDonald, Pauline MacDonald, William W. MacEachern, Mary E. Mackenzie, Helen F. Mackinnon, Jennie R. Mackinnon, J. Russell MacVey, Evelyn P. Magill, Agnes Magill, Samuel Magurn, George F. Magurn, Leah D. Manuel, Florence B. Manuel, Franklin A. Marchand, Wilrose J. Marchant, Gloria E. Marchant, Richard 0. Marcus, Marie D. Marcus. William M. Marne11, Mary G. Marnell, William T. Marsh, Bertha Marsh, James C. Martin, Edna B. Martin, John F. Martin, Kathleen V. Mason, Haydn Mason, Margery C. Mastalerz, Barbara A. Mastalerz, Edwin S. Matthews, Adaline H. Maynard, Grace E. Mayo, Carl B. Maxtone Graham, Ellen 214 McGraw, Charles S. McGrale, E. Bernadette McGrale, John I. McGrath, Lawrence C. McGrath, Lydia M. McGoldrick, Helen S. McGoldrick, Peter J. McGuerty, Frank H. McGuerty, Mary B. Mcllveen, Rachel P. McKenna, Alice H. McKenna, James G. McKenney, Dorothy G. McKenney, John B. M. McManaway, Edgar G. McManaway, Elizabeth R. McNeil, Joseph H. McNeil, Marie E. McNeish, Elsie R. McNeish, James D. Medeiros, Anthony L. Medeiros, Shirley A. Megalizzi, Garibaldi J. Megalizzi, Mildred W. Megathlin, Mary M. Mehaffey, Evelyn L. Mehaffey, Frank B. Meinerth, Charles G. Meinerth, Eleanor A. Meinerth, Theodore G. Meins, Gladys R. Meins, William W. Melbye, Arnold T. Melbye, Edith M. Melbye, Lucy L. Mello, Raymond F. Mero, Laura E. Mero, Salvatore M. Meyer, Pauline E. Meyer, William G. Middleton, Edith P. Middleton, William H. Miles, Frederick C. Miller, Grace V. Milligan, Pattyann Milligan, Robert L. Moore, Evelyn V. Moore, Richard T. Moorhouse, Anna F. Moorhouse, William R. Morey, Nellis—W. Morgan, Harriet L. Morgan, Nancy A. Morgan, Richard W. Morgan, Vernon D. Morris, Albert H. Morris, Harold R. Jr. Morris, Molly S. Morris, Paulina B. Morse, Dorothy E. Morse, Joseph E. Muir, Gilbert Muir, Muriel_ R. Mullaney, Matthew 'J. Mullaney, Virginia E. Murphy, Ethyl M. Murphy, Frank J. Murphy, Helen A. Murphy, John N. Murray, David C. Murray, Dorothea M. Murray, George H. Murray, Mae E. Myers, Corinne F. Nelson, James A. Nelson, Mary V. Nemetz, Elsie L. Nemetz, George H. Nettleton, Barbara B. Nettleton, John C. Newell, Harold P. Newell, Marie W. Newkirk, Jean H. Newkirk, John M. Jr. Nickerson, Arnold C. Nickerson, Emery D. Nickerson, Ernestine L. Nickerson, Irving L. Nielson, Elizabeth D. Nielson, Karl C. Nixon, William H. Noll, Anna B. Norsk, John C. Norsk, Mildred W. Oliver, Gertrude M. Oliver, Grace A. Oliver, Lewis J. Olkkola, Robert W. Ormsbee, Alice L. Ormsbee, Alvah C. Osgood, Frederic S. O'Toole, Lawrence A. Jr. Pacht, Katherine H. Pacht, Rudolph 0. Panek, Jennie A. Panek, Joseph J. Parker, Helen P. Parker, Maude T. Parker, William E. Parks, Ann D. Parks, Louis R. Particelli, Bruno J. Paulson, Irene H. Paulson, Rudolph B. Pedersen, Margaret M. Pedersen, Marvin Peirce, Horace W. Peirce, Rose C. Pendergast, Dea Pendergast, Thomas F. Perkins, John P. Perkins, Margaret W. Perkins, Mildred R. Phillips, Leroy B. Pierce, Delbert H. Pierce, Roscoe E. Pike, Gordon R. Pike, Muriel A. Pike, William J. Piper, Helen N. Plaxton, Hannah C. C. Pokorny, Henry G. Poole, William H. Poole, Winifred D. Porter, Irene V. Porter, Mark R. Poulin, Joseph E. Poulin, Noramaye Pratt, Barbara M. Prendiville, Elizabeth C. Prestley, Gretchen Prestley, William H. Priddy, Allan L. Pushor, Daphne D. Pushor, Norman A. Putnam, Bredell Putnam, Frederic L. Jr. Redman, Erwin P. Redman, Lila B. Redman, Stanley T. Reed, Byron W. Reed, Claire. W. Reilly, Frank E. Reilly, Mildred A. Remick, Leon G. Renkainen, Herbert Renkairen, Mary Reynolds, Irene C. Reynolds, Raymond A. Rhind, M. Eleanor Richardson, Carlton S. Richardson, Lydia K. Ristau, Arthur A. Ristau, Ellen Ristau, Kurt F. Robichaud, Genevieve Robichaud, Joseph Robillard,- Bernice E. Robinson, Eunice M. Robinson, Harry M. Robinson, Herbert C. 215 Robinson, Josephine H. Robinson, Lottie B. Robinson, Mabel F. Robinson, Nathaniel H. Robinson, Ruth T. Robsham, Helen E. Robsham, Helen -L. - - Robsham, Richard Ellsworth :obsham, Rolf V. Rodgers, Harry K. Rodgers, Louise M. Rome, Pauline Z. Romer, Ada C. Romer, Walter G. Rose, Lilla Rosengren, Elisha E. Royal, Charles R. Royal, Dorothy Rudden, Frances R. Rudden, Phyllis Ann Rudden, Richard D. Ruhan, Constance P. Ruhan, James F. Saccocia, Dominic Saccocia, Lillian Salter, Alstine F. Salter, Doxie T. Salter, Frances M. Salter, Lois D. Sanborn, William. S. Sargent, Anne I. Savery, Dorothy M. Savery, Ward W. Scattergood, Albert A. Schar, Francena Q. Schar, George Schofield, Barbara E. Schofield, Bernard R. Schofield, Helen L. Schutz, Adam J., Jr. Schutz, Barbara F. Sears, John G. Sears, Lillian Sears, Marguerite A. Sedam, Marshal D. Sedam, Mary W. 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Chandler, Irene E. Chace, Mary Elizabeth Chamberlain, Margaret B. Chase, Albert T. Chase, Alexander B. Chase, Bernice B. Chase, Cora A. Chase, Edward T., Jr. Chase, Unealda E. Chausse, Albina Chausse, Angele M. B. Chausse, Leon F. Chausse, Leon, Jr. Chausse, M. Rita. Chaves, Antonio J. Chaves, Pauline L. Choquette, Yvan E. Christy, Pandi Christy, Rose Clark, Amelia L. Clark, Harry Clark, Herbert L. Clark, Rebecca S. Clark, Mary C. Cleaves, Ethel L. Cobb, Edward B. Cobb, Hazel M. Collins, James H. Connell, Beatrice M. Connell, John F. Conners, Dewetta F. Coombs, Elwin W. Coombs, Empi M. Cooper, Helen K. Cooper, Homer S. Copithorn, Webster F. 220 Crosby, Clarence W. Crosby, Francis J. Crosby, Olive Crowell, Doris S. Crowell, Geraldine M. Crowell, Henry W. Crowell, Margaret L. Crowell, Nye Crowell, Viola A. Crowell, W. Sears Crowley, Gertrude D. Crowley, Stephen D. Cruickshank, Anne G. Cruickshank; James T. Curtis, Elizabeth B. Curtis, Joseph G. Custeau, Armand A. Custeau, Evelyn S. 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Gluck, Mabel , Gluck, Sidney Gobin, Alice Gobin, Edmond Godley, Frank J. Godley, Jane E. Golden, Julius Golden, Shirley Goodale, Ethel M. Gosselin, Edward A. J. Gosselin, Mary A. Gott, Dorothy E. Gott, Howard A. Govoni, Delmina Govoni, Dorothy J. Govoni, Frances. M. Govoni, Joseph Govoni, Robert F. Govoni, Vincent J. Grace, Walter E. Grattan, Corinne A. Grattan, John M. Gray, Amy I. Gray, George E. -Gray, Helen C. Green, Grace Thomason Green, Herbert E. Greene, Allred R. Greenlaw, Mary A. Greenlaw, Parker M. Gregg, Brigitte T. Gregg. Mary M. Griffiths, Anne A. Griffiths, Samuel Groff, Helen H. Groff, William J. Gymer, Gladys J. Hall, Barbara M. Hall, Byron R. Hall, Marjorie G. Hall, Morrill K. Hallett, Edward A. Hallett, Marie A. Halligan, Clarence.P. Halloran, Bertha A. Halloran, Edward F. Halloran, Marjorie L. Halunen, E. Mary Halunen, John Emil Halunen, Taimi E. Halunen, Valma Hammond, Esther M. Hammond, Kenneth G. Hann, Annie S. Hann, Carolyn Hansen, Helena B. Hardy, Albert N. 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Hulley, Benjamin M. Hulley, Joan Hunt, Phillips B. Jr. Hunter, Edith E. Hurley, Helen Hutchins, Jessiline E. - Jankowski, Charles Jason, Alma E. Jason, Herbert J. Jenkins, Emma M. Jenkins, Walton H., 2nd Jennings, Dorothy I. Jennings, Warren G. Johnson, Barbara L. Johnson, Carol M. Johnson, Effie L. Johnson, Eino Johnson, Lillian Johnson, Mary K. Johnson, Morris I., Jr. Johnson, Richard K. Johnson, Victor Johnson, Virginia K. Joseph, Anne B. Joseph, Monroe M. Jussila, Eleanor L. Jussila, Eric E. Karras, Mary Lou Karras, Paul K. Kelley, Charles J. Kelley, Earline D. Kelley, Elizabeth Kelley, Roland B. Kennedy, Amy D. Kennedy, James G. Kenney, Margaret L. Kershaw, Esther L. Kershaw, John Killen, Betty J. Killen, Robert E. Kimball, Lucille W. Kimball, Mary Brooks Kimball, Ralph Kimball, Ralph E. King, Louis C. King, Marion Kinsman, Bertha C. Kinsman, Eleanor V. Kinsman, Henry W. Kinsman, Vera M. Kittila, Amelia S. Kittila, C. Dorothy Kittila, David J. Kittila, Otto L. Knight, Austin M. 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Mackey, Arthur - Mackey. Ellen Emilia 223 Mackey, Oscar A. MacLeod, Mary M. Macomber, Alta R. • • Macomber, Anne L. Macomber, Gilbert D. Macomber, Mabel Manaselian; Margaret T. Manning, Hattie B. Marchant, Arlene S. Marchant, Howard W. Marsh, Evelyn Marsh, Henry Martel, Gladys C. Martel, -Joseph Clifton Martin, Aline Martin, Louis A. Mather, Margaret Mather, William E. Maud, Thelma M. Maud, William G. May, Frank A. May, Hulda J. McCaul, Esther M. McCaul, Fred L. McCaul, John F. McCaul, Mary E. McGlamery, Frank D. McGlamery, Leila E. McInnis, Ann McInnis, Raymond B. McKenna, Allred W. McKenna, Arline E. McKenney, Mary L. McLaughlin, Martha M. McLean, Edith C. McLean, Frederick W. McMakin, Ruth McManus, Joseph F. McManus, Mildred E. McNamara, Catherine E. McNamara, Peter Meinerth, Benjamin G. Meinerth, Claire M. Mencke, George C. Mercer,' Gerald A. Mercer, Shirley W. Meuse, Florence M. Miller, Arthur D. Miller, Jennie E. Miranda, Sabino Mirra, Maria Monroe, Howard B. Monroe, Howard B. 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Robichaud, Albert J. Robichaud, Gerhard Robichaud, Joseph Albert Robichaud, Telma D. Robichaud, Virginia K. Robinson, Bertha T. Robinson, Harry D. Robinson, Harold T. Robinson, Mae A. Robsham, Leonard E. Robsham, Louise B. Robsham, Oyvin C. Robsham, Ruth C. 225 Roche, Richard C. Roche, Stella G. Rogers, Alice M. Rogers, Florence L. Rogers, Leslie F. Rollins, Walter A. Romer, Edwin G. Romer, Mary D. Rosbrough, Dorothy T. Rosbrough, Joseph Rosbrough, Rose M. Rubin, Fredrika • .ubin, Joseph Runge, Barbara A. Runge, Howard C. Russo, Felix A. Russo, Helena P. Sagan, Anne E. Sagan, Arthur H. Sanderson, Jenipher M. Sanderson, Leshe Sauer, George R. Sauer, Gladys K. Savino, Luigi A. Saxe, Charles E. Saxe, Elizabeth Oliver Scholl, Ada A. Scholl, Warren A. Scott, John A. Jr. Scott, Martha. M. Scudder, Barbara A. Scudder, Graham N Sears, Barbara Sears, William H., Jr. Selfe, Althea M. Selfe, Bradford W. Selfe, Harriett P.. Selfe, Robert W. Senesac, Charles L. Senesac, Mary M. Shea, Irene E. Shea, John P. Shea, Lillian E. Shea, Mary G. Sherman, Eunice M. Sherman, Gardner P. Sherman, Howard P. K. Sherman, Lois E. Sherman, Robert W. Sherwood, Carol Fay Sherwood, Erwin W. Sherwood, Frederick M. Sherwood, Harriette E. R. Sherwood, Lloyd M. Sherwood, Sadie M. Shine, Henry L. Shine, Laura N. Shute, Jean C. Sias, Harry Sias, Mary R. Sibley, Marjorie P. Skillings, Ralph H. Skolnick, Ruth Skolnick; Samuel Slamin, Helen G. Slamin, Joseph F. Smith, Alexander Smith, Ernest B. Smith, Ernest B. Jr. Smith, Evelyn Van Alstyne Smith, George P. Smith, Leander F. Smith, Margaret D. Smith, Phyllis V. Smithson, George Smithson, Robert Carl Smithson, Tina F. Soccorso, Ida Soccorso, Saverio Sorensen, Olivia Spargo, Lydia C. Speight, Robert W. Spetelunas, Mona A. Sprague, Barbara J. Sprague, Edwin A. Sprague, Leon F. Sprague, Mary Spurr, Howard A. Spurr, Irma M. Stacy, Dora M. Starr, Edward F. Starr, Yvonne Stearns, Jacob J. Stearns, Rebecca S. Stephansen, Anne V. Stevens, Russell E. Strom, Adolph J., Jr. Strom, Esther M. Strom, Stella A. Stubbs, Charles H. Stubbs, Cora B. Stubbs, Hope Stubbs, Jean Studley, Beatrice H. Studley, Kenneth Harvey Studley, Sarah B. Sullivan, Bertha K. Sullivan, Francis X. Sullivan, Marion S. Sullivan, Richard B. Suomela, Hilda Swift, Lucy H. Syrjala, Mary Abbie Syrjala, Raymond 226 Szott, Martha J. Talmage, Richard M. Tandy, Edna B. Tandy, William C. Taylor, Ella B. Taylor, James J. Taylor, Jessie L. Taylor, Minnie F. Taylor, Pauline Nickerson Taylor, Willis C., Jr. Thomas, Joseph L. Thomas, Robert E. Thomas, Violet T. Thompson, Merle A. Toolas, Emily D. Toolas, Niilo J. Trigiani, Ruth Yonteff Tripp, Eunice H. Tripp, Ivan L. Tripp, Jeanette F. Tripp, Sarah B. Tripp, Wallace Tryder, George H. Tryder, Mary Helen Tuominen, Charles I. Tuominen, Henry M. Tuominen, June C. Tuttle, Edmond Roger Van Buskirk, Gordon Ray Van Buskirk, Mary J. - - Vaughan, Sibyl D. Vaughan, Victor H. Vellone, Mary Verheyen, Frank C. Verheyen, Pearl H. Vickery, Thyra Wain, Julia Waite, Dorothy A. Waite, Janet L. Waite, Robert H. Walbridge, Frances- - Walcott, Henry J. Walcott, H. Louise C._ Walker, Barbara S. Walker, Joseph M. Wallace, Earl T. Wallace, Elmer H. Wallis, Evelyn S. Walsh, Daniel J. Walsh, Marilyn A. Wanne, Edwin E. Wanne, Sadie H. Ward, Gilbert F. Ward, Ida B. Ward, June L. Ward, Warren I. Watson, Margaret Y. Watson, William Welch, Clara V. Welch, David Lloyd Weller, Alfred G. Weller, Claire M. Westcott, Earl R. Westcott, Esther T. Weston, Charlotte W. Weston, Harrison R. Weston, Sara Belle Wetherbee, James D. Wetherbee, Mildred L. White, Ethel M. White, Florence E. White, Harold A. White, Louise C. White, Robert I. Whitehead, Barbara E. Whitehead, Albert Jr. Whitehead, Margaret L. Whi :ehead, Selma Whitehead, Ralph Whitney, Andrus E. Whitney, Gertrude K. Wight, Denman B. Wight, Laura M. Wilbur, Althea E. Wilbur, Winthrop V. 227 Wilcox, Bertha B. Williams, Doris M. Williams, Harold H. Williams, Harry A. Williams, Lillian G. Williams, Ruth E. Williston, Everett S. Williston, Gertrude B. Wilson, Florence E. Wood, Betsy W. Wood, Billie H. Wood, Harry F. Wood, Maurice J. Wordell, Elizabeth L. Wordell, Loring W. Wragg, Albert F. Wragg, Mary M. Wright, Enez R. Wright, Harvey.. Zeuch, Marjorie V. Zeuch, William E. HARRY C. STEVER JAMES S. KEAVENEY LOUIS F. MORUZZI RICHARD B. TAYLOR Registrars. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE' REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE To the Voters: •- It is very gratifying to this Committee to be able to report that this year's Annual Town Meeting Warrant con- tains very little more in the way of expenditures"of money than that of 1956. For the past several years otic experience has been that the current year's Warrant called for about $100,000.00 inore than the previous year's. There are several factors involved : First: The Region- al School Budget is lower by $2575.46 than in 1956 due to the fact that the Committee had the foresight to invest their unexpended funds, plus a good-sized reimbursement from the Commonwealth for money expended for plans and specifications. Second: The regular School Budget is lower by $18.216.63, because for the latter part of the year the High School activities will be transferred to the Re- gional School. .Third: There have been fever requests for road acceptances, fewer special articles for improvements to Parks and other public properties; also there are no articles for the purchase of trucks and heavy equipment except a fire truck for which a large proportion of the funds have already been set aside in the Stabilization Fund. This committee met on at least ten different occasions with the Selectmen and other Boards and Department Head- and we extend our thanks to all of them for their close co-operation. All in all. we feel that if our recommendations are ad- hered to, that we can safely predict a somewhat lower tax rate for the c:irrent year than we had in 1956. Respectfully submitted, BRADFORD L. TALLMAN, Chairman JOHN M. NEWKIRK Vice -Chairman and Secretary CARLTON E. BROWN ARTHUR A. RISTAU WILLIAM D. KELLY EDMUND FRUEAN, JR. HARRY M. ROBINSON Finance Committee 228 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT • COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Barnstable, ss. To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the County of Barnstable, Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Toivn qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs to meet at the several precincts in said Town on Monday, the eleventh day of March next (1957) at twelve o'clock Noon, then and there to vote for the election of the following named officers, and referendum: One Selectman for three (3) years; One Moderator for three (3) years; Two Finance Committee Members for three (3) years; Two School Committee Members for three (3) .years; One Member of the Planning Board for. five (5) years; One Water Commissioner for three (3) years; One. Park Comtnissioner for six (6) years; One _Trust Fund Commissioner for three (3) years; One Cemetery Commissioner for three--(3)-years; — --. One Member of the Dennis -Yarmouth. Regional School District Committee for three (3) years. Question No. 1: Shall Chapter 32-B of the General Laws, authorizing any county, city, town or district to pro- vide a plan of group life insurance, group accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and group general or blan- ket hospital, surgical and medical insurance for certain. persons in the service of such county, city, town or district and their dependents, be accepted by - this Town! The polls shall be open at twelve o'clock Noon and shall be closed at seven o'clock p.m. And, - also in the name of the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts, you are hereby directed to .notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in Town af- fairs to meet in the Elementary School Building in said Town. Tuesday, the twelfth day of March _next (1957) at one o'clock in- the afternoon, then and there to act upon the following Articles: LEGISLATIVE AND ADVISORY ARTICLE A. To hear the report of the election of the 229 - Town Officers elected upon the official ballot. `RTICLE B. ,To. see if the Town will elect a Director of the Cape Cod Extension Service for one year. ARTICLE G. To see if the Town will vote to authorize- the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the revenue of the current financial year, and to issue note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 4, Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Recommended ARTICLE D. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chap- ter 91 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non -tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores. and. shores along a public beach outside of Boston Harbor, in accord- ance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth.' • Recommended ARTICLE E. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to sell at public sale any real estate the Town may acquire by Tax Title Foreclosures and Takings. Recommended ARTICLE F. To see what action the Town will vote to take upon the following petition: "To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the Zoning By - Laws as follows: By substituting and adding for Section III, 1-A the following paragraph to be: known as 1-A to read as follows: 1A. Signs shall be permitted in a business district in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Signs herein shall mean all advertising devices or insignia whether lettered or not, designed to promote a business, the sale of a product or of a service. 2. The area of a sign shall be determined by the multi- plication of the width and height including borders or moulding, but will not include scrolls at top or bottom or side ornamentation and without deductions for open space or other irregularities. 230 I °.`'241 II I I En 1 5 3. Supporting posts, pillars or arms of other than ac- cepted sizes or designs shall require the approval of the Building Inspector. All signs on the premises shall be kept in good condition, properly painted and presenting a "good appearance in keeping with the area where located. _= 4. " Illuminated signs shall not have any glare distract- ing to drivers nor shall there be any exposed neon or gas tube filled signs or illumination in colors that will conflict with the ability to readily see traffic lights or cause any hazardous condition therefrom. 2. Size: There shall be but one double faced sign of not over 12 sq. feet within 15 feet of the Highway boundary. If said sign is located between 15 and 18 feet from road boundary it may be 15 sq. feet in area and if located more than 18 feet from the road boundary it may contain not over 21 sq. feet in area with the upper and lower edges" to be deter- mined by the contour of the ground and with the approval of the Building Inspector. Major attractions and unusual establishments shall be given consideration as to sign design and sizes with the joint consideration of the owner and/or architect involved, the Selectmen and Building Inspector. 3. Single faced signs: Single faced signs parallel to the highway and not in contact with a building will be allowed 33-1/3% over the limits in the previous paragraph, with the height and loca- tion to be approved by the Building Inspector. Signs on buildings may be of a size in proportion to the size of the building so that they will be in keeping with said building from an architectural standpoint with no definite size restrictions, but to be approved by the Build- ing Inspector and subject to review of the Appeal Board. Signs on buildings advertising "on the premises" pro- ducts, services, or identity may be painted upon a surface corresponding in size to that of a removable sign which willbe governed by the restrictions in the previous para- graph. - - Cutout letters must be kept within sizes proportioned to the area on which used. No signs advertising "off the premises" products, ser- vices, entertainment or anything detracting from the ap- pearance of the neighborhood shall be painted or affixed to a 'rock or tree. National Emblems: There shall be no more than two 231 • so-called "National" emblems of not more than a total of 1000 square inches and not more than 600 square inches for any one such emblem. There shall be no more than one "Accessory" sign and this shall not exceed three square feet in area. No sign or other advertising device shall be permitted within the Town limits that, in the opinion of the Selectmen and/or the Building Inspector having regard for the health and safety of the public, the danger of fire or in considera- tion of the general atmosphere of the area would be con- sidered detracting or a hazard. Signs on Town Ways erected as a public convenience will be limited to so-called "Community" displays and shall require a permit to be issued by the Building Inspector. These will be limited to a standard size and lettering .and will be maintained by a person or persons designated by the Board of Selectmen. Gasoline stations and garages will be allowed the stan- dard permanent oil company sign in addition to name sign, plus the customary lubrication, washing, accessory and ser- vice signs displayed in the positions to which they apply, and one A frame or easel type sign. Promotional signs and material supplied by major oil companies to promote a new product or special sale may be displayed for a period of thirty days and then removed, and so-called "Special" signs will be permitted on sides or head of gasoline pumps only. Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Not recommended by Planning Board. ARTICLE G. To see if the Town will vote to amend Sec- tion IV, Industrial District Uses by adding the following paragraphs, viz: "1. Any use permitted in a residence or business dis- trict. 2. Any manufacturing, processing or assembling use employing not more than twelve operatives , the motive power being electricity or other unobjectionable motive power". Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Recommended by Planning Board if words "employing not more than twelve operatives" are deleted from 2. ARTICLE H. To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the zoning map dated December 28, 1945, filed with the Town Clerk for the Town of Yarmouth and districts thereon by changing from the Residence Zone 232 District to an Industrial Zone- District that area of the Town bounded and described as follows: On the North by the high-tension transmission line of the Cape & Vineyard Electric Company; On the East by a line 1200 feet easterly of and parallel to Willow Street; On the South by the Mid -Cape Highway; On the West by the Barnstable -Yarmouth town line. Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Recommended by Planning Board. ARTICLE I. To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the. zoning snap dated December 28, 1945, filed with the Town Clerk for the Town of Yarmouth and district thereon by changing from the Residence Zone District to an Industrial Zone District that area of the - Town bounded and described as follows: On the North by the intersection of Willow and Camp Streets; --- - On the East by a line 1200 feet easterly of and parallel to Camp Street; On the South by a line 1200 feet from the intersection of Willow and Camp Streets; On the West by the Barnstable -Yarmouth town line. Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Recommended by Planning Board. ARTICLE J. To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the zoning map dated December 28, 1945. filed with the Town Clerk for the Town of Yarmouth and districts thereon by changing from the Residence Zone District and the Business Zone District to an Industrial Zone District that area of the Town bounded and described as follows: On the North by the Southerly boundary of the Camp Ground, so-called, and said boundary projected easterly to a point 1200 feet east of Willow Street; On the East bya line 1200 feet easterly of and parallel to Willow Street; On the South by • the intersection of Willow and Camp Street; On the West by the Barnstable -Yarmouth town line. Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Recommended by Planning Board. ARTICLE H. To see if the Town will vote to change and amend the zoning map dated December 28, 233 1945, filed with the Town Clerk for the Town of Yarmouth and districts thereon by changing from the Residence Zone Distiet to an Industrial Zone District that area of the Town bounded and described as follows: On the North by the property of the Town of Yar- mouth (Water Department well -field) ; On the East by a line 1200 feet easterly and parallel t� Abel's Road; On the South by the high-tension transmission line of the Cape & Vineyard Electric Company; On the West by a line 1200 feet westerly and parallel to Abel's Road. Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Recommended by Planning Board. ARTICLE L. To see if the Town will vote to change'and amend the zoning map dated December 28, 1945, filed with the Town Clerk for the Town of Yarmouth and districts thereon by changing from the Residence Zone District to a Business Zone District that area of the Town_ bounded and described as follows: On the North by the Mid -Cape I3ighway; On the East by a line 1200 feet from and parallel to Station Avenue; On the South by a high-tension transmission line of the Cape & Vineyard Electric Company; On the West by a line 1200 feet from and parallel to Station- A -venue. Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Recommended- by Planning Board. ARTICLE M. To see if the Town will vote to amend See - tion VII, Paragraph 2 of the Zoning By- law by making the associate members not less than two, nor more than four, so that the first three lines of Section VII, Paragraph 2 will read. as follows: "2. There shall be a Board of Appeals of five mem- bers and not. less than two nor more -than four associate members appointed by the Selectmen." Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Recommended by Planning Board. ARTICLE N. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law in Section III, Business Uses: Paragraph 5, by adding the words "on approval of the Board of Appeals'', so that Paragraph 5 will read as follows: 234 "5. Place of amusement or assembly on approval of the Board of Appeals." Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Recommended by Planning Board. ARTICLE O. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law now Section VI, Paragraph 4 pertaining to Lot Size by deleting the words "eighty- five hundred square feet" and inserting therein ten thou- sand square feet, and by deleting the words "eighty -feet wide" and inserting one hundred feet wide, so that said 'paragraph 4, Section III will read as follows: "4. Lot Size: No dwelling shall be erected in any district on a lot containing an area of less than ten thousand square feet or less than one hundred feet wide for a depth of eighty feet from the street line provided that one dwelling may be erected on any lot which,' at the time this by-law is adopt- ed. either is separately owned or is shown on a recorded plan of lots. • Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Planning Board recommends indefinite' postponement. ARTICLE P. To see if the Town will vote to change and amen,1 the Zoning By-law for the Town of Yarmouth by deleting the words "except with permission from the Board of Selectmen", in Section II, Paragraph i (d). Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. No recommendation by Planning Board. ARTICLE Q. To see if the Town .will vote to change and amend the Zoning By -Law by adding the following to Section 3, Business District. Uses, viz: "In a business district no building or premises shall be used, erected or altered for the purpose of maintaining a trailer park, so-called, except on approval of the Board of Appeals by wav of a special permit, as provided in Sec- tion II. Paragraph 9, and then only when in the judgment of the Board of Appeals that such approval or permit will tend to improve the status of the neighborhood and where the non -granting of such permit of the same would impose a hardship upon the owner or user of said land." Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. No recommendation by Planning Board. ARTICLE R. To see if the Town will vote to change and 235 a amend the Zoning By-law by deleting Para- graph 6 of Section II. Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Recommended by Planning -Board. - ARTICLE S. To see if the Town will vote to change. and amend the Zoning. By-law in Section VI. paragraph 1. Rear Yards, by inserting the following sen- tence after the first sentence therein, to wit: "Except on • corner lots which shall be considered as having no rear lot line" so that Section VI, Paragraph 1 will read as follows, viz: "Rear Yards. No dwelling in any district shall be built within twenty (20) feet of the rear lot line, except on corner lots, which shall be considered as having no rear lot line. Accessory buildings shall not be built within six (6) feet of the rear lot line or within twelve (12) feet of any other building, except in the business or industrial district where there is a party wall." Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Recommended by Planning Board. ARTICLE T. To see if the Town will vote to request the Selectmen that no "off -premise" sign per- mits will be issued for such signs to be on Town Ways ex- cept as may be granted by the Appeal Board and then only when actual hardship has been proved and authorized by the Selectmen of the Town—and to see if the Town will vote to request the Selectmen to erect,–Where needed, di- rectional and street identification signs that will be similar to the Colonial -type signs now used by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works on the Mid -Cape Highway. and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose. Recommendation from the floor. ARTICLE U. To see what action the Town will vote to take on the following petition: "To- see if the Town will vote to amend its By-laws by adding the following provision at the a end of Section 4. - Article 1: Fourteen days prior to any town meeting the Finance Committee shall hold a hearing open to the public for dis- cussion and consideration of any article to be passed on at such meeting for the appropriation or expenditure of • money. Notice of such hearing shall be given by publica- tion in one or more newspapers published in the Town at 236 least seven days before the date set for such hearing." ARTICLE V. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following by-law called "Airport Approach By -Law": A By-law regulating and restricting the height of structures or objects of natural growth in the vicinity of the Barnstable Municipal Airport by the creation of airport approach protection regulations and establishing the boun- daries thereof. In pursuance of the authority conferred by Chapter 90, Sections 40 A through 40 I inclusive of the General Laws and for the purpose of promoting the health, safety and general welfare of the public by preventing the creation, establishment and maintenance of airport hazards, thereby protecting the lives and property of users of the Barnstable Municipal Airport and of the occupants of land in its vicin- ity and preventing destruction or impairment of the airport and the public investment therein. . Section 1. This by-law shall be known and cited as the "Airport Approach Protection By-law of the Barnstable Municipal Airport". Section 2.• As used in this by-law, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Airport", means the Barnstable Municipal Air- Port - (b) "Airport .Approach Zone", means any airspace above the areas defined and shown on a map entitled Map of Approach Zones, Barnstable Municipal Airport, Hyannis, Massachusetts, dated February 1, 1957. (c) "Airport Hazard", means any structure or tree which extends into any airport approach zone. (d) "Administrative Agency", means the Barnstable Municipal Airport Commission and the Board of Selectmen • for the Town of Yarmouth which is hereby designated as the agency charged with administering the regulations here- in prescribed. (e) "Person", means any individual, - firm, partner- ship corporation. company, association, joint stock associa- tion; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee or other similar representative thereof. (f) "Structure", means any object or structure in-• stalled by man, including any object regulated or licensed under any other provision of law. (g) "Tree", means a tree or other object of natural growth. Section 3. It is hereby declared that the ,existence of • 237 . .?• any airport hazard endangers the lives and property of the users of the Barnstable Municipal Airport and the oc- cupants of the land in its vicinity, and effects a reduction of the area available for the landing, taking off and .maneuvering of aircraft, thus tending to impair the utility of the airport and the public investment therein. Accord- ingly, it is necessary in the interest .of public health, safety and general welfare that the creation, establishment or • maintenance of airport hazards be prevented by exercise of .. police power, without compensation to any person; except as herein specifically provided. bection 4. Except as otherwise provided in this by- law no structure may be erected or altered or any tree permitted to grow or be maintained to a height which would exceed the elevation of the end of the runway by a vertical distance hereby established for each of the follow- ing areas, as shown and indicated on the map referred to in Section 2: Area A. One -fortieth of the shortest horizontal dis- tance from the structure or tree (or any part thereof) to a line 200 feet outward from and parallel, to the end of the runway within the approach zone in which the structure or tree is located. Area B. One -fiftieth of the shortest horizontal dis- tance from the structure or tree (or any part thereof) to a line 200 feet outward from and parallel to the end of the runway within the approach zone in which the structure or tree is located. Area C. One -fortieth of the shortest horizontal dis tante from the structure or tree (or any part thereof) to the outer end of Area B, such vertical height to be exclusive of and in addition to the vertical height limit permitted at the outer end of Area B, within the approach zone in which the structure or tree is located. Section 5. The limitations prescribed in this by-law shall not be construed- to require the removal, lowering or other change or alteration of any structure or tree not conforming to these regulations as of the effecting date thereof or otherwise interfere with the continuance on any such non -conforming use. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to permit any such non -conforming structure or tree to be substantially altered or repaired, rebuilt, al- lowed to grow or replanted so as to become a greater hazard to air navigation than it was on the effective date of this by-law. 238 Section 6. The Airport Commission and the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Yarmouth is hereby designated as the Administrative Agency charged with the duty of administering and enforcing the regulations herein pre- scribed. The duties of such agency shall include that of hearing and deciding all permits under Section 7. Section 7. Any person desiring to erect or increase the height of any structure, or to permit the growth of any tree, in a manner not conforming to the Airport .Ap- proach Protection Regulations as herein established, or to establish the right so to do may apply- to the Administra- tive Agency for a variance from the reguh.tions applicable to his property. Such variance may; he allowed where a literal application or enforcement of such regulation would result in practical difficulty or -unnecessary hardship and the relief granted would not be contrary to public interest. Any permit or variance granted . under this section shall be conditioned as to require the owner of the structure or tree to permit the Barnstable Airport Commis- sion at its own expense to install, operate and maintain suitable obstruction markings or obstruction lights thereon. Section 8. This by-law shall have full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption. Referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation. Recommended by Planning Board. ARTICLE W. To bear the reports of all Committees. ARTICLE X. All elected officers to be sworn in at this time GENERAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary and compensation of all elective officers of the Town as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41, General Laws, as amended, to be effective as of January 1, 1957: Moderator, Selectmen, Auditor, Treasurer, Collector, Town Clerk, Tree Warden, highway Surveyor, Water Commis- sioners. Cemetery Conunissioners.. Trust Fund Commission - The Finance Committee recommends the following salaries be paid to the elected officers to be made retroactive to January 1, 1957: Moderator -75.00; Selectmen -5000.00 each for three members with 500.00 additional for the Chairman; (Including their services as members of the 239 Boards of Assessors, Welfare and Health) ; Auditor -25.00; Treasurer - 2800.00; Collector - 3850.00; Town Clerk - 1700.00; Tree Warden -150.00; Highway Surveyor - 4780.00; Water Commissioners -500.00 each for three mem- bers; Cemetery Commissioners -75.00 each for three mem- bers; Trust Fund Commissioners - 25.00 each for three members. ARTICLE 2. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the fol- lowing accounts for the current year: Moderator, Finance Committee, Selectmen, Auditor, Treasurer, Collector, As- sessors. Other Finance Offices and Accounts, Legal, Town Clerk. Election and Registration. Planning Board, Board of Appeals. Engineering, Town Halls and Other Town Prop- erty. The Finance Committee recommends the following sums__ for the current year: Moderator -125.00; Finance Commit- tee -250.00; Selectmen -22870.00; Auditor -50.00; Treas- urer -9146.00; Collector -12725.00; Assessors -10130.00; Other Finance Offices and Accounts - 300.00; Legal - 2000.00; Town Clerk -6436.00; Election and Registration - 3180.00; Planning Board -650.00; ,Board of Appeals - 400.00; Engineering -6000.00; Town Halls and Other Town Property --13265.00 ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1000.00) for the purpose of restoration and preservation of Town records under the supervision of the Town Clerk. Recommended ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum -not to exceed $1500.00 to pay its proportionate share of the costs and expenses of the Cape Cod Planning District or take any action thereon or relative thereto. Recommendation from the floor. ARTICLE 5. TO, see what action the Town will -vote to take upon the following petition :." To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Moderator to appoint a Cohiinittee consisting of five persons, one of whom shall be the Town Counsel to review the Town By -Laws and will raise and. appropriate the sum of $500.00 for the expense of said Committee and for printing 1000 copies of the com- 240 as plete By -Laws of the Town as modified and amended through the 1957 Annual '. )wn Meeting and now in force and effect." Recommended •- ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to accept from Mrs. Anne I. Sargent an historic old map of the Counties of Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket, dated 1858, in memory of her late husband, Frank C. Sargent. This map to be placed in the Selectmen's Conference Room of the Town Office. Recommended ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) for painting and repairs at Lyceum Hall. Recommended ARTICLE 8. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purpose of moving tlie public toilets in the Community Building from the basement to that portion of the building formerly occupied by Yarmouth Post, American`. Legion. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2500.00. ARTICLE 9. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Treasury for the Reserve Fund for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $12000.00. ARTICLE 10. To see what ums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current year: Police Department, Fire Department, Sealer of Weights and Measures, _Inspection of Plumbing, Inspection of Buildings, Inspection of Wiring, Moth Department, Dutch Elin Disease Control, Tree War- den. Other Protection of Persons and Property, Shellfish Warden, Buoys. - -- The Finance Committee recommends the following sums for the current year: -Police Department -67214.00; Fire De- partment -17248.00; Sealer of. Weights and Measures - 491.00; Inspection of Plumbing -2500.00; Inspection of Buildings -4625.00; Inspection of Wiring -2200.00; Moth Department -3250.00; Dutch Elm Disease Control -2000.00; Tree Warden -1845.00; Other Protection of Persons and Property -175.00;. Shellfish Warden -6425.00; . Buoys - 700.00. 241 ARTICLE 11. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and. appropriate to purchase and equip two new 1957 model automobiles for use as Police Cruisers and authorize the Chief of Police to sell, trade, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose of two 1956 Ford Cruisers upon such terms and to such persons and corpora- tions as he deems advisable and for the best interests of the Town. • The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3300.00. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) for the purpose of purchasing necessary new uniforms and replacing and repairing old uniforms and/or parts thereof, for the Police and Fire Departments of the Town, as provided by Section 6B, Chapter 40 of the General Laws. Recommended ARTICLE 13. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to purchase and equip an outboard motor boat, with a trailer, to be used for patrolling Bass River, Lewis Bay, and pond areas of the Town for the protection of bathers, boat owners, and property owners of the Town against the improper use of power boats, and for aid in bathing and boating accidents. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1600.00. .ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dol- lars ($2000.00) and appropriate and transfer from the - Stabilization Fund the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9000.00) for purchasing and equipping a new fire truck. Recommended. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Chief of the Fire Department to sell. trade, lease, exchange,. or otherwise dispose. of one (1) 1932 Ford Truck, upon such terms and for such consideration and con- ditions, and to such persons and corporations as he deems advisable, and for the best interests of the Town. - Recommended ARTICLE 16. To see if .the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum. of One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety -Five ($1595.00) for the purpose of Civil Defense. Recommended 242 .s a ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter .401 of the Acts of 1956 which provides for certain protection for Civil Defense volunteers driving publicly owned -vehicles. Recommended _ _ ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dol- lars ($1500.00) to purchase, plant and maintain shade trees on or bordering the Town Ways of the Town under the direction of the Tree Warden, who shall consult with a committee composed of the Tree Warden, Chairman of Park Commissioners and the Highway Surveyor. Recommended ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dol- lars ($1000.00) for the control of Greenhead Flies and Gnats. Recommended ARTICLE 20. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Board of Health account for the eurent year. _ The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $9650.00. .ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dol- lars ($1000.00) to be paid to the Cape Cod Hospital for _ the establishment and maintenance of a Free Bed Fund in the I-Iospital in accordance with Section 74, Chapter 111 of the General Laws or take any action in relation thereto or act fully, thereon. Recommended ARTICLE 22. To see what sums of- money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current year: Highway General, Side- walks, Snow and Ice Removal,. Street Lights and Signals," Street Signs, Highway Machinery Op2rating .Account. The Finance Committee recommends the following sums for the current year: Highway General -70,000.00; Sidewalks= 6500.00; Snow and Ice Removal -12,000.00; Street Lights and -Signals -16700.00; Street Sign -590:00; Highway Ma- chinery Operating :Account 7000.00. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise -and appropriate the sum of $1483.00 to maintain additional street lights on: 243 • Pole Nos. 11412 and 11414, Cozy Home Terrace, West Yarmouth PoleNo. 3, Baker Avenue and Pondview Avenue, West Yarmouth Pole No. 37173, Route 28 at Lewis Road, West Yar- mouth Pole No. 24130, Station Avenue, South Yarmouth Pole Nos. 246110, 24618, 24616, 24614, 24611, Long. Pond Drive, South Yarmouth Pole Nos. 4512, 4514, 4515, 4516, 4517, 4518, Winslow Gray Road, West Yarmouth Pole No. 8, Breezy Point Road, Bass River Pole Nos. 22138, 22140, 22142, 22144, 22146, 22155, 2259. 22161, South Shore Drive, Bass River Pok Nos. 159120, 159115, 159110, 15918, 15916, 15912, Sea View -Avenue, Bass River Pole Nos. 115, 1110, 1138, 1155, 1185, 1193, Route 6A. Yarmouth Pole Nos. 361308, 144. 146, 148, 150, 152, Route 6A. Yarmouth (12) Pole No. 10412, Danbury Street, Bass River As requested by various persons, said lights to be installed if deemed in the public interest by the Selectmen. Recommended ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand Dol- lars ($4000.00) and appropriate from available funds in the Treasury the sum of Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16000.00) representing the State and County shares, said sums of money being for Chapter 90 Construction. Recommended ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($300.0.00) for Chapter 90 Maintenance, including the State's and County's share thereof, and to meet said ap- propriation, the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dol- lars ($1500.00) be transferred from the balance remaining in the appropriation voted for Chapter 90 Maintenance un- der Article 19 of the annual Town Meeting held on February 10. 1953: and the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dol- lars ($1500.00) be transferred from available funds in the Treasury, all reimbursements from the State and County to be returned to Surplus Revenue. Recommended 244 ARTICLE 26. To • see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Treasury a sum of money for permanent construction of North Dennis Road or take any action in relation thereto. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $30,000.00. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Common Landing at the northerly- end of Azalea Lane, so-called, in . Yarmouth. with the boundaries and measure- ments as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Select- men to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Common Landing in the land within the side lines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improve- ment of this Common Landing. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $522.00. ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out. alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in Yarmouth. known as Azalea Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and re- ported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the lard within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what suin of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2481.00. ARTICLE 29. To see_ if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, known as Brook Hill Road, (formerly Bayberry Lane), so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen • and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose,.and for the improve- ment of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1700.00. 245 - ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth known as Denise Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or 'take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $568.00. ARTICLE 31. To see. if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Gardiner Lane, (formerly Bayberry Lane and a portion of Pilgrim Lane) so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what stun of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1831.00. ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in Yarmouthport known as Gingerbread Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take- by- eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3160.00. ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Hazelmoor Road, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as -made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the 246 Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out, alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will .raise- and appro- priate for this purpose, and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $2836.00. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in South Yarmouth, known as Laurie's Lane, so-called, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land• within the sidelines of said lay -out. alteration or re -location; -and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appi:opriate for this purpose and for the improvement of -this road._,_ The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $547.00. ARTICLE- 35. To see if the Town «-ill vote to accept the laying -out, alteration or locating anew of a Town Way in West Yarmouth, -known as Silver Leaf Lane, (portion formerly known as Larkspurr Road) so-call- ed, with the boundaries and measurements as made and reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk and authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent. domain on the behalf of the Town a public easement of a Town Way in the land within the sidelines of said lay -out,' alteration or re -location, and to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for this purpose and for the improvement of this road. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $9080.00. ARTICLE 36. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Public Assistance Account for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $79602.00. ARTICLE 37. To see -what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Veterans' Benefits for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends • the sum of $9000.00. ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sign, seal, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of the Town, a deed to Yarmouth Post No. 197 American Legion. Inc., for that parcel of 247 land with the buildings thereon, previously occupied by the Yarmouth Police Department prior to their occupancy of the new police station, for the sum of One Thousand no/100 ($1000.00) Dollars. This sale is to be upon the fol- lowing condition : That should Yarmouth Post No. 197 Am- erican Legion, Inc., convey the above described parcel prior to January -1, 1964; then and in that event it shall pay to the Town of Yarmouth the additional sum of Three Thousand Two Hundred and no/100 ($3200.00) Dollars. Recommended ARTICLE 39. To see what sums of money the Town will • vote to raise and appropriate . for the fol- lowing accounts for the current year: School Department— Geheral, Vocational Schools and Eye Glasses for Needy School Children, Adult Vocational Education, Maintenance and Operation of the Physical Education Program, Main- tenance and Operation of the Athletic Field and School Grounds, Tuition and Transportation of physically handi- capped and mentally retarded school children as defined in Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1955, and maintenance and op- eration of the School Cafeterias. The Finance Committee recommendsthe following sums for the current year: School Department General—$227,661.00; Vocational Schools and Eye Glasses for Needy School Chil- dren -150.00; Adult Vocational Education -1000.00; Main- tenance and Operation of the Physical Education Program—. 3800.00; Maintenance and Operation of the Athletic Field and Schools Grounds -4000.00; Tuition and Transportation of the physically handicapped and mentally retarded school children as defined in Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1955- 1500.00; Maintenance and Operation of the School Cafe- terias -7000.00. ARTICLE 40. To see what sum of money- the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Dennis - Yarmouth Regional School District for the Current Year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $78,991.10. ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum not to exceed $6000.00 for the purpose of maintaining the several libraries in the Town to which the inhabitants have access and distribute the same as follows :. one-half to the South Yarmouth Library Asso- ciation, one-third to the Yarmouth Library Association and one-sixth to the West Yarmouth Library Association. Recommended • 248 ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- • men to disburse the County Dog Fund equal- ly to the three libraries in the Town which are open to the public. Recommended ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and . appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dol- lars ($2000.00). for the purpose of razing the Old Town Office Building and filling, grading and landscaping the parcel of land which the building now occupies. Recommended ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to sell to the South Yarmouth Library Association for public library purposes a certain parcel of- land in the rear and adjoining said library property, being bounded as follows: Southeasterly about. 91 feet by the land of the South Yarmouth Library Association and land of Irma L. Farris, Southwesterly about twenty-eight feet by land of Oscar H. Homer et ux, Northwesterly about 91 feet by the land of the Town and Northeasterly about 28 feet by the land of the Town, for the sum of One 'Dollar and other valuable considerations and authorize the Selectmen to _ give deed therefor in the name of the Town. Recommended ARTICLE 45. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Park Department for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $15750.00. ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Park Commissioners to appoint one of their members as Superintendent of Parks and fix the an- nual salary for same. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3600.00 annualy. - ARTICLE 47. To see what suin of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Treasury to be, used for the de- velopment, maintenance and improvement of Town -owned beach property, with or without any State and .or County funds which may be made available for the same purpose.. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $10000.00. ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to raise and 249 appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dol. lars ($1000.00) for the purpose of installing a boat ramp at Bay View Street Beach, West Yarmouth. Recommended • ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dol- lars ($500.00) to paint and repair the bath house at Town Beach No. 1, Bass River. Recommended ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty -Eight Dollars and Eleven Cents ($7788.11) repre- senting the unexpended balance in the' Yarmouthport Pier Account. said funds to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners for the purpose of repairing the so-called Long Boardwalk at Grey's Beach off Center Street. in Yarmouth. (By Request) Recommended - ARTICLE 51. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to help to de- fray the expense of the 1957 Little and Pony League Base- ball Teams. in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1955. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $500.00. ARTICLE 52. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the pur- pose of conducting classes in Square Dancing for the young people of the Town, the class to. be held at Lyceum Hall under the sponsorship of the Girl Scouts and the Friday Club. in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1955. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $500.00. ARTICLE 53. To see what sum of money .the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to help to defray the expense of the 1957 Town Baseball Team in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1955. Not recommended ARTICLE 54. To see «hat sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to help to defray the expense of a Police Athletic League sponsored and supervised by the members of the Yarmouth Police 250 • Relief Association, in accordance with Chapter 14 of the • Acts of 1955. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $250.00. . ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Dol- lars ($300.00) for the purpose of stocking ponds and other inland waters located within the Town with fish, and for the purpose of liberating game within said limits, and to meet necessary expenses incidental thereto, .including the feeding of gaine so liberated, and that a committee of three be appointed by the Selectmen to have charge of the work. Recommended ARTICLE 56. To see what sum of money the Town will 4 vote to raise and appropriate for the Bass River Golf Course for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $30690.00. ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Three Ilundred Dollars ($7300.00) for further improve- ments to the irrigation system at the' Bass River Golf Course. Recommended ARTICLE 58. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the follow- ing accounts for the current year: Telephone Service, Elec- tric Service, Town Reports, Insurance. The Finance Committee recommends the following sums for the current year: Telephone Service -4350.00; Electric Ser- vice -2600.00; Town Reports -2200.00; Insurance -18,- 005.00. ARTICLE 59. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for partici- pation in a plan of Group Life Insurance, Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Group General or Blanket Hospital, Surgical and Medical Insurance for certain persons in the service of the Town and their de- pendents. Not recommended • ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will vote to. raise and appropriate a sum of money to pay bills of prior years, as provided by Chapter 179, Acts of 1941, and 251 to act upon any other unpaid bills that may properly come before this meeting. • Recommendation 'from the floor. -- ARTICLE 61. To . see shat sum of money the Town will vote to raise and apprePziate for the in- stallation of "toilet facilities and pavillion to provide shade at Grey's Beach Picnic Area off Center Street." : (By pe- tition) The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $4000.00. ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will vote- to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($7500.00) for the construction of a bathing basin at the foot of Center Street, Yarmouth, said funds to be used together with any State and/or County funds which may be made available for this purpose. Recommended ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the care, custody, management and control of the so-called Windmill Parcel at the foot of Willow Street on Bass River to the Park Department. Recommended ARTICLE 64. To see what action the Town will vote to take upon the following petition. ,"To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars .($3240.00) for the dual purpose of officially designating numbers for the buildings in the Town to meet the pre -requisites for Letter Carrier Delivery Service and/or to overcome the present confusion caused by unnumbered structures. The owner of the property to provide and affix the numerals." Not recommended ARTICLE 65. To see if the town will vote to return to treasury the following unexpended appropriation balances or take any other action thereon: Painting Community Building $ 42.65 Town office auxiliary power plant 631.32 Town office building kitchen 388.40 Driftwood Lane 102.32 Locust Road Acceptance 10.95 Mattakese Road Acceptance 485.38 Pine Cone Drive 183.13 Rainbow Road .. 449.49 252 rk Springer Lane Sunset Road Acceptance Williams Road Acceptance Park Department: Purchase of pick up IIard Topping parking areas at Packet and Colonial Acres Wilbur Park Improvement Center Street picnic area Colonial Acres bridge repair Colonial Acres parking area Sea Gull Beach area and road Bass River Golf Course: Irrigation Water Department purchase of trench digger Water Department purchase of pick up truck 1 281.20 100427 225.45 truck 192.92 Landing - 444.81 27.00 47.80 62.96 5.00 1.26 15.63 311.35 357.00 Total Recommended ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Sixty -Eight Thou- sand, Two Hundred Twenty -Five Dollars ($68225.00) for the maintenance and operation of the 'Vater Department and to authorize the Assessors to use as estimated receipts the sum of Seventy -Six Thousand Five Hundred and Nine- ty -Five Dollars and Eighty -Four Cents ($76595.84) repre- senting Water Department Income of 1956. Recommended ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate for the use of the Water Commissioners the sum of Fifteen Thousand Seven Ilundred and Seventy -Seven Dollars and Two Cents ($15777.02), now reserved as 1956 service connection receipts, said sum to be used for service con.sections for the year 1957. Recommended ARTICLE 68: To see if the Town will vote toraise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dol- lars ($10,000.00) for the purpose of extending water mains on Town Ways. Recommended ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will vote •to authorize the Water Commissioners , Tree Warden. Park Commissioners and Cemetery Commissioners to work for their Departments at regular hourly wages and fix the rate of pay for same. $5270.29. 253 .}1 • ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, the sum of One Thousand Dol- lars ($1000.00), said sum intended to continue a program of repairing and restoring the old grave stones in the Town's cemeteries under the- direction of the Cemetery Commissioners. Recommended ARTICLE 72. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for guaran- teed interest on Cemetery Trust Funds. Recommendation .from the. floor. ARTICLE 73. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Trust Fund Commissioners for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $75.00. ARTICLE 74. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Debt and interest Account for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $119,505.63. ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of 'Article 22 of the will of the late Mary Thacher, deceased, wherein-_a certain sum o money was given to one Guido R. Perera, in trust, for the benefit of the Town, and to authorize the Selectmen to ex- pend such sum or sums of money, as: the said trustee, under the will designates. Recommended ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will vote to accept- be- quest of $500.00 given to it by the Will of the late Minnie G. Howland. Said sum to be used for Mun- icipal purposes as the Selectmen deem fit and proper. Recommended ARTICLE 77. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and empower the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain a certain parcel of land and -eer- • The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $1.43 per hour. ARTICLE 70. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the care and maintenance of cemeteries for the current year. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $9000.00. f 254 twin fishing rights therein for general municipal purposes. Said land being substantially, described as follows Commencing at the low water mark of Seine or Swan Pond, thence Northeasterly 86 feet by land of Gilbert Stud- ley Jr., thence Southeasterly 75.25 feet, crossing the .Her- ring Run by land of Studley, thence Southwesterly 144.49 feet by land of Studley, thence Southwesterly again 53 feet by land of Studley to the low water mark of Seine or Swan Pond, thence Northerly by the low water mark of the pond to the point of beginning, all as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of land in South Yarmouth, at the Herring Brook on Seine or Swan Pond", Scale 1" = 20', February 6, 1957, W. D. Kelly, Engineer. Being land supposed to be owned by Gilbert Studley .Jr. and/or by William R. Monroe, and Eldredge F. Shaw, especially as to the_fishing rights. • And to determine what sum or sums shall be raised or appropriated to so purchase .or take by eminent domah. or to take any action and to act fully thereon. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $3500.00 'ARTICLE 78. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and empower the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain a certain parcel of land for general municipal purposes. Said land being substantially de- scribed as follows: Parcel 1. Bounded Southerly by the North Dennis Road 103 feet. Westerly 123 feet more or less by land now or formerly of Washburn to the thread of the Weir Mill Stream, thence Easterly and Southerly by the thread of the stream to the point of beginning containing 7200 square feet. Parcels 2 and 3. Bounded Northerly by the North Den- nis Road 179.48 feet, Easterly 155.35 feet by land of Nick- erson. Southerly 101.93 feet crossing the Weir Mill Stream by lands of Nickerson and Woodward, Westerly 197.74 feet by the land of Woodward. containing 17,900 square feet. All parcels being shown on a plan entitled "Plan of land in Weir Village", Scale 1" — 60', February 6, 1957, W. D. Kelly, Engineer. Being land supposed to be owned by Marcus L.'Crowell,- et ux. now or formerly Lawrence P. Washburn, Lavaughney 0. Nickerson and Ernest C. Woodward. And to determine what sum orsums shall be raised or appropriated to so purchase or take by eminent domain or 255 to take any action and to act fully thereon. The Finance Committee recommends the sum of $300:00. And you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting up attested copies thereof at six public places, two on the north side of the Town and four on the south side, also by publication in the Yarmouth Register, at least seven days before the time of holding said meeting, as afore- said. Given under our hands and the Seal of the Town. of Yarmouth, hereto affixed, this Eleventh day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty -Seven. (SEAL) A true copy, Attest: HOWARD B. MONROE WILLIAM P. FROST HENRY R. DARLING Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth HERMAN G. CURTIS Constable 256 -CONTENTS - Appeal Board Report Assessors' Report Audit, State Auditor, Town • Births, Marriages and Deaths . • Budget Recapitulation Building Inspector, Report of - Civil Defense Director, Report of Clerk, Town, Report of Collector, Report of Election, Annual Town, Report of Election, State Expenditures for 1956 Financial Standing of the Town Fire Department Report Fish and Game Committee, Report of Health Department, Barnstable County, Report of. Highway Surveyor, Report of Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Hot Mix Plant Committee, Report of Jurors, List of Leagues—Mid Cape and Babe Ruth Letter Carrier House to House Deiivery, Report Library, South Yarmouth Ass'n Report Library, West Yarmouth Ass'n Report Library, Yarmouth Ass'n Report Marina Committee, Report of Moth Superintendent Officers, Town Park Department Report Planning Board, A Report from the Plumbing Inspector, Report of Police Department Report Police Station Building Committee, Report of Primary, Presidential Primary, State Public Welfare Recreation Commission, Report of Regional School, Dennis -Yarmouth Dist. Report Registrars of Voters, Report of Board of School Report Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of Shellfish Constable, Report of Town Meeting, Annual, Report of Treasurer, Town Tree Warden Trust Committee, Report of Veteran's Service, Report of Dept. of Voters, List of Warrant, Annual Town Meeting, 1957 • Water Department Report Wires, Inspector of 11. 8! • 12t 15t. • 137 74 91 97 109 9 56 140 148 89 83 81 125 121 72 88 98 111 • 107 1u6 105 74 117 3 104 100 71 75 119 53 126 96 . 114 97 157 73 84 12 150 117 72 • 123 203 228 93 125 uit es, (th sst re - of in nd 1 "22 N�wress (13) 50 SIMPER 07 SRR L'CKUP 2 OONOQSSIONAR4 (3) DIRICTOB R►8114. COUNTS aa. SMT. } Pat CaMMSSIoi319 (3) 23 s776RIYTINflEfT ASSISTANTS (2) maw= (4) 918E CHIS 11 TRIM HARD= 1, 8386110 Or OLD AOI ASSISTANCE PODs2 MADAM (2) 54 36 INSPECTOs OP 1186 (2) 76PCTOR OP IANC AID BL00HT31. 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