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'ER OF TOWN OFFICERS, 1943
)ARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
;ELECTMEN—BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
BOARD OF HEALTH
Frederic Hewey, Chairman
Term Expires — 1946
ardson, Sr. Royal B. Patriquin
- 1944 Term Expires — 1945
at John D. Prescott
-1944 Term Expimes — 1945
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Percy L. Slayton, Chairman
Term Expires — 1946
R. Francis Gallipeau
- 1944 Tenn Expires — 1944
r Carlton S. Mason
-1945 Term Expires —1945
t L. Merrill, Superintendent of Schools
ENTS MADE BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN MANAGER
Harold H. Everett
Resigned 1214143
James F. Shurtleff
Appointed 12115143
)WN CLERK AND ACCOUNTANT
Harrison A. Morse
ASSESSORS
Francis D. Greany, Chairman
Term Expires — 1945
rds Aubert R. Telbbetts
- 1946 Term Expires — 1944
TRUSTEES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jennie F. Copeland, Chairman
Term Expires_ — 1944
Leo M._ Bannon
- 1944 Term Expires 1945
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Annie A. Horton, Clerk Everett W. Robix
Tenn Expires — 1,945 Term Expires - 7
PLANNING BOARD
Claire W. Britton, Chairman
Term Expires — 1945
,Aubert H. Bagloie Russell W. Whe
Term Expires — 1944 Term Expires - I
,Frank I. Sherman- Roger W. 13
Term Expires — 1946 Term Expires --
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Harry A. Briggs, Chairman
Term Expires — 1944
George L. Brutcher Donald W.
Term Expires — 1946 Term Expires - 1
Silvio J. Morini Dean K. Howe,
Tenn Expires — 1946 Resigned 11111
Willdam E. Freeman . Term Expires - 1
Appointed to fill unexpired term — 11123143
TOWN COUNSEL
Clarence A. Barnes
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
Arthur E. Soper
CONSTABLES
Jo'kn W. Haines Rufus H. R
George C. Whitmore Lawrence P. Barri
TREE WARDEN AND MOTH INSiPECTOR
Harold H. Everett
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Ralph B. Willis
INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
Ralph B. Willis
BURIAL AGENT
William L. Welch
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Harrison A. Morse, Clerk Daniel D. We
Terri Expires - 1'!
Frederick J. Creeden, Chairman Halley M. Fav
Term Expires — 1944 Term Expires 11.
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FOREST WARDEN
Arthur E. Soper
FIELD DRIVERS
B. Flint
Emory E. Brown
DOG OFFICER
John W. Conrod
MEASURERS OF LEATHER
Robert H. Bell
MEASURERS OF BARK AND LUMBER
;is S. Packard Fred A. Bentley
rison M. Newcomb Carlton M. Briggs
Lewis Troesch
FENCE VIEWERiS
man S. Chapman Rufus H. Ring
APPOIINTMENTS MADE BY THE TOWN MANAGER,
TREASURER AND COLLECTOR,
- Ethel M. Murray
CHIEF OF POLICE
John W. Haines
SUPERINTENDENT OF
THE MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
Edward C. McNutt
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Francis E. Currivan
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
William H. Lyons
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Harrison M. Newcomb
SUPERINTENDENT OF INFIRMARY
Ralph L. Williams
HEALTH OFFICER
Harrison A Morse
INSPECTOR OF WIRES
Edward C. McNutt
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MILK REGULATIONS INSPECTOR
Mr. James F. Shurtleff
Town Manager
I have been with the State Inspector to 29 farms which
milk into Mansfield and inspected dairies, utensils and barn:
RALPH B. WILLIS
Milk Regulations Inspe<
IN'SPECT'OR OF SLAUGHTERING
Mr. James F. Shurtleff
Town Manager
I have inspected the slaughtering of 51 ` animals during
year which were found free from disease.
RALPH B. WILLIS
Inspectorr of Slaughteriz
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Mr. James F. Shurtleff
Town Manager
I submit the following report of my annual visits.
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inspected 49 stables where cattle, swine, -sheep and goats are ke
Number of cows
297_ _
Number of heifers
112
Number of bulls
19
Number of steer
1
Number of sheep
3 '
Number of Swine
107
Number of goats
8 ,
I have made 40 calls regarding dog bites; 60 calls
on cor
bulls, and heifers. I have copied ear tags from 146 cows and b
shipped in from- other states.
RALPH B. WILLIS
Inspector of Animals-;'
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TOWN CLERK
Town Warrant
The C+ammonwealth of Massachusetts
tISTOL, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Mansfield in the
unty of Bristol GREETING.
IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSA-
IUSETTS'you are hereby directed to notify and warn the
abitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections and in
wvn affairs, to meet at the Town Hall in said Mansfield, on Mon -
y the eighteenth day of January next, at six o'clock in the
enoon, then and there to act on the following artficles :—
Amticle 1. To choose one Selectman for a term of three years;
to choose one member of the School Committee for a term of three
years; and to choose one Moderator for a term of one, year.
Article 2. To hear the annual reports of the town officers
and to act thereon.
Article 3. To raise such sums of money as may be ,necessary
to defray the town expenses for the year ensuing and make
appropriations far the same.
Article 4. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Town
Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money
from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financilal
yearn beginning January 1, 1943, and to issue a 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, General Law's.
Article 5. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro-
priate any sura of money for emergency use of the Mansfield
Public Safety Committee-, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 6. To ,see .if the town will vote to raise and appro-
priate the sum of $1,000 for Chapter 90 maintenance, so-called,
this .sum to be used in conjunction with any sum which may be
allotted by the state or county, or take any action in relation
thereto.
Article 7. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro-
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priate the -sum of $185.85 to pay unpaid gills of 1941.
Article 8. To see if the town will accept the provisio
Section 48, Chapter 31 of -the General Laws and aanendn
thereof so that the regular or .permanent members of the F
Departanent of said Town of Mansfield shall be suibjeet there
Article 9.. To see if the town will vote to sell, or othem
dispose of, property on Fruit Street, known as the Hall Sc
or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 10. To ,hear the report of any committee, to cls
any committee, and to raise and appropriate any sum of m
for the use of any committee, or take any action in relation the
And you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting
attested copies thereof at least five places towhich the public
access in said Towyn, seven days at least before the time of hol
said meeting.
HEREOF FAIL NOT, and make due return of this War
with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time
place of siadd meeting, as aforesaid.
Given under our hand's this 30th day of December in the
of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-two.
Royal B. Patriquin
John D. Prescott
E. A. Richardson
Everett M. Grant
Frederic Hewey
Selectmen of Mans
A true copy.
Attest: Lawrence P. Barrows Const-,
BRISTOL, SS.
PURSUANT TO THE WITHIN WARRANT,, I have notif
and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Mansfield, Mass.,
posting up :attested copies at .twenty-4sdx places, 'ten days bef(
the dame thereof, as within directed.
Lawrence P. Barrows
January 8, .1943 Constable of Mansfield
A true copy.
Attest: Harrison A. Morse Towyn Cle
Mansfield, Mass., January 18, 19
In conformity with the foregoing Warrant, a meeting of t
voters qualified to vote in elections and town affairs was held
the Town Hall on the above date. Edward A. Richardson w
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cted Moderator. The meeting opened at six o'clock in the fore -
n. The ballot box was publicly opened and shown to be empty;
sn locked and the key given to John W. Conrod, officer in charge.
Ballot Clerks, Henry E. Fairbanks, William F. Gaffney, John
Driscoll, Sylvester L. St. John; Checkers, William H. Lyons,
rman S. Chapman; Tellers, Carlton S. Horton, John I. Hough-
, Osbourne C. Nelson, William J. Cornish, William L. Welsch
I Francis J. Fox were sworn to .the faithful performance of
sir duties by Harrison A. Morse, Town .Clerk.
At eight o'clock P. M. One Absent Voter's Ballot was .added.
e !ballot box showed that Fifteen Hundred Seventy seven (1577)
lots were cast, including the Absent Voter's ballot. Checkers'
I ballot clerks' lists showed the same figure. Seven Hundred
'teen (715) Females and Eight Hundred Sixty-two (862) Males
The votes were counted and the result declared in .open meet -
as follows:
LE,CTMAN, three years
2iderick V. Brutcher, 69 Warren Ave. Six Hundred 600
aderde Hewey, 475 Chauncy St. Nine Hundred Sixty-eight 968
inks Nine 9
1577
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, three years
Percy L. Slayton, 70 Pleasant St. Twelve Hundred Thirty 1230
Blanks Three Hundred Fortyseven 347
1577
MODERATOR, one year
Clarence A. Barnes, 79 Rumford Ave.
Twelve Hundred F2fty-eight 1258
George E. Sawyer, 131 Union St. Three 3
Blanks Three Hundred Sixteen 316
1577
:Polls were closed at 8:00 P. M.
Voted to adjourn at 10:12-P. M. to the fourth Tuesday in
February, the twenty-third, at 7:30 P. M., in. accordance with the
by-laws.
A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk
Mansfield, Massachusetts
.February 23, 1943
Meeting called to order by Clarence A. Barnes, Moderator,
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at 7:30 P. M. The voters entering the hall were checked and
check list showed a total of Eight Hundred and Twelve (8
Voters present — Four Hundred and Eighty-three (483) M
and Three Hundred and Twenty-nine (329) Females. Cheel
Sheldon M. David and William H. Lyons were sworn to
faithful performance of their duties by Harrison A. Morse, Ti
Clerk.
Article 2. Voted to accept the annual reports of the T<
Officials as printed.
Article 3. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate
following sums. Voted that the Total of the' Dog Fund be pla
in the appropriation for the Public Library. Voted to raise
appropriate the sum of $7,500.00 to defray the expense of
Street Lighting Account for the year 1943.. Voted to Iran;
$7;500.00 from the Operating Surplus Profit of the Electric Li
Department funds for 1942 to the Town Treasurer to be used
the Assessors for fixing the tax rate for the current year. Vc
that the receipts of the Electric Light Department be used
the maintenance of the Electric Light Department. Voted 't
the sum of $13,3.70.00 be transferred from Sewer Departn:
Reserve — $9,000.00 to be used for Sewer Bonds Due and $4,371
for Interest on Sewer Bonds. Voted that an amount suflicieni
pay the state, bank, county and highway taxes be raised
appropriated. (,See Appropriation List)
Reserve Fund $6,001
Bonds Due 10,001
Interest on Bonds Due 9,9
Sewer Bonds Due to be taken from Sewer Department
Reserve 9,00(
Interest on Sewer Bonds to be taken from Sewer
Department Reserve 4,37(
Interest on Temporary Loans 80(
Selectmen for Nursing 1,00(
Health and Sanitation 2,60(
,Building Inspector 401
Welfare Department 12,00(
Aid to Dependent Childred 4,00(
Aid to Despondent Children Administration 30(
Old Age Assistance 3.5,001
Old Age Assistance Administration 1,20(
Infirmary 7,00(
Soldiers' Relief 2,50(
Military Aid 30(
State Aid 1,00(
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ecoration of Soldiers' Graves
300.00
are of Soldiers' Burial Lots
500.00
are of Town Burial Grounds
200.00
are of Commons
300.00
Maintenance of Card Field
25.00
ollection of Garbage
1,600.00
rsurance of Town Property
4,692.14
curt Fees
100.00
awv Department
500.00
:aintenance of Town Property
325.00
oderator .
40.00
lection & Registration
1,140.00
reasuret s and Collector's Bond
551.02e
artifying Notes and Bank Service Charge
50.00
rinting and Distributing Town Reports
6.50.00
Gard of ,Survey
50.00
tanning Board
150.00
oppression of Insects
1,675.00
ree Department
300.00
og; Officer
400.00
Saler of Weights and Measures
500.00
3hool Department
11;1,500.00
epairs to Junior High School
0.00
rade Schools
500.00
archa,se of School Athletic Supplies
500.00
'ater Department
18,.594.36
'ater for Hydrants
1675.00
ewer System Maintenance and Operation
1,500.00
ighway Department
23,000.00
;reet Lighting to be taken from the Operating Surplus Profit
of the Electric Light Department Funds for 1942
7,500.00
dewalks and Curbings
500.00
zowv and Ice. Removal
5,000.00
)rest Fire Department
300.00
aintenance Fire Alarm System
400.00
Ire Department
13,859.44
)wn Hall Maintenance and Repairs
3,230.00
emorial Building
1,548.00
zblic Library (Plus Dog Fund)
3,200.00
)lace Department
11,676.80
aintenan_ce of Memorial Park
1,500.00
aeration of Memorial Park Summer Playground
400.00
ind Court Fees
Forwarded
aint. of Bristol County T. B. Hospital
7,028.42
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War Price and Rationing Board 2,0(
Pumping Station Guards 6,1C,
Mansfield Company State Guard 29
.Mansfield Public Safety Committee 1,5(
Administrative Salaries & Expenses 15,2c,
Overdrafts 1942:
Welfare Department ?2
Old age Assistance 4,22
Artacle 4. Voted that the town authorize the Town Ti
urer, with the approval of the ;Selectmen, to borrow money f
time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial
beginning January 1, 1943, and to issue a note or notes they(
(payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as
be given for a period of less than one year in accordance a
Serction 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Article 5. Voted that the Towyn raise and apprropriate $1,50
for emergency use of the Mansfield Public Safety Committee.
Appropriation List)
Article 6. Voted that the Town raise and appropriates
sum of $700.00 for Chapter 90 maintenance, so-called, this
to be used in conjunction with any sum which may be allottee
the state or county.
Article 7. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate
sum of $185.85 to pay unpaid bills of 1941.
Article 8. Voted .that the Town accept the provision of
tion 48, Chapter 31 of the General Laws and amendments the -
so that the regular or permanent members of the Police Dep
ment of the said Town of Mansfield shall be subject thereto.
Article 9. Voted that the Towyn authorrize the Board of
ectmen to sell, or otherwise dispose of, property on Fruit St
known as the Hall School.
Article 10. Voted that a Committee of three .be appointee
the Moderator to apply to the Legislature of this State to 1.
,stricken from the Town Charter that part of the Acts of 1
Chapter 586, Section 20, Paragraph I, which reads:
"The appointment and removal of the !Chief or head
of the Police Department shall not be subject to the Civil
Service laws of the Commonwealth."
This committee to obtain signatures and do other such requ-
acts so as to make possible the inclusion of the Chief of Polio
this Town under the Civil Service Laws. Unanhy
Voted to close the meeting at 9:48 P. M.
A true copy.
Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town G
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Mansfield, Mass.
February 25, 1943
In accordance with the vote passed at the Annual Town Meet -
February 23, 1943, under Article 10, the following committee
been appointed by the Moderator:
ell B. Vickery, 525 South Main St.
1 K. Howerton, 367 Willow St.
amd A. Rose, 59 Court St.
ue copy.
Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
RIRTOL, SS.
To either. of the Constables of the Town of Mansfield in the
>unty of Bristol. Greeting
IN THE NAME OF THE 002/1 .iONWEALTH OF MASSA-
RUSETTS, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the
habitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections and in Towyn
fairs, to meet at the Town Hall; in said Mansfield on the 25th
tyof June next, at 6:00 A. M. in the forenoon, then and there
act on the following articles:—
Article 1. ";Shall the provisions of Chapter 217 of the Acts
1943 as passed by the general court, being an act entitled `An
ct authorizing the placing of the Office of Chief of Police of the
)wn of !Mansfield under the Civil Service Laws', be accepted?"
And you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting up
tested copies thereof at not less than five places to which the
iblic has ,access in said Town, seven days at least before the
me of holding said meeting.
HEREOF FAIL NOT, and make due return of this Warrant,
ith your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and
ace of meeting, as aforesaid.
;Given under our hands this third day of June in the year of
ur Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-three.
Frederic Hewey
Royal B. Patriquin
John D. Prescott
Everett M. Grunt
E. A. Richardson.
Selectmen of
Town of Mansfield
true copy.
Attest: Lawrence P. Barrows Constable
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B,RIS:TOL, SS. June 17,
PURSUANT TO THE WITHIN WARRANT, I have not
and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Mansfield by pos
up attested copies of the same at twenty -:six places, eight i
before the date hereof, as within directed.
Lawrence P. Barrows
Constable of Mansfield, M
A true copy. .
Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town C
RESOLUTIONS
WHEREAS, by the death of Vernon Meade DeLong, the Tow
Mansfield has sustained the loss of a valued and honored cit -
and
WHEREAS, by his public services as a member of the Fina
Committee and a member of the War Price and Rationing Bo
he has endeared himself to this community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Sel
men of Mansfield, here give fommal expression for the commuz
of our respect and appreciation of his valued services to the To
REiS,OLVED, that we extend to his family our deep sympa
and mourn with them the loss of an honored and respected cit
RESOLVED, that these resolutions be placed upon the recti
of the Towyn of Mansfield, that copies be sent to the familyof
deceased and also given to the press.
Frederic Hewey
Royal B. .Patfriquin
E. A. Richardson
Tohn D. Prescott
Everett M. Grant
Board of Selectmen
Recorded June 18, 1943
A true copy.
Attest: Harrison -A. Morse Town Cl(
Mansfield, Mass., June 25, 1f
In conformity with the foregoing warrant, a meeting of 1
voters qualified to vote in elections and town affairs was held`
the Town Hall on the above date. Harrison A. Morse was eleci
Moderator. The meeting opened at six o'clock in the foreno
The ballot .box was publicly opened and shown to be empty; 'tb
locked and the key given to John W. Conrod, officer in charge.
Ballot Clerks, Sheldon M. David, John W. Driscoll, Henry
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iirbanks, William F. Gaffney; Checkers, Norman S. Chapman,
illiam H. Lyons; Tellers, William J. Cornish, Carlton S. Horton,
hn I. Houghton, and William H. McCue were sworn to the
ithful performance of their duties by Harrison A. Morse, Town
Thirteen Hundred and One (1301) votes were cast. Checkers'
nd ballot clerks' lists showed the same figures. Six Hundred
'wenty-five (625) Females and Six Hundred Seventy-six (676)
tales voted.
The votes were counted and the result declared in open meet-
zg as follows:
Article 1. "Shall the provisions of Chapter 2.17 of the Acts
f' 1943 as passed by the general court, being an act entitled `An
Let authorizing the placing of the Office of Chief of Police- of the
,own of Mansfield under the Civil Service Laws', be accepted?"
`ES Ten Hundred Seventy-seven 1077
10 Two Hundred Twenty-two 222
ILANKS Two 2
1301
Polls were closed at 8:00 P. M.
The meeting closed at 9:20 P. M.
L true copy.
Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk
HEALTH OFFICER
Mr. James F. Shurtleff
Town Manager
During the year 1943 there were One Hundred and Eighty-
three (183) Contagious Diseases reported as follows:
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Anterior Poliomyelitis
1
Chicken=pox
6
Dog Bites
19
German Measles
58
Measles
66
Mumps
6
Scarlet Fever
2
Tuberculosis
1
Whooping -cough
24
Harrison A. Morse
Health Officer
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Selectmen, January 7, 1
The total number of calls for the year was 158, of which
were boxes, 97 Squads, 16 stills and 17 calls for Hose 3 of W
Mansfield.
0f these calls 17 were for 'buildings, 83 grass and brush fiz
16 chimney fires, 7 for "autos, 8 for range oil :burners, 2 du:
fires, and 2 false alarms.
29 grass fires were started from incinerators, none of wh.
should have happened if the incinerators :had been properly' c
strutted and covered or reasonable care had been used especia
on -windy days.
Range oil burners are a source of considerable trouble, a
it is "strongly recommended that all such burners be cleaned a
adjusted twice a year.
The losses for the ;year were as follows:
Building losses, $14787.50 Loss on contents, $7707.
Insur"ante paid, 14787.50 Insurance paid, $6547.
Per Capita loss $3.21
The ambulance made 217 runs up to Dec. 21, on which da
it was involved in a bad accident in the Town of Norfolk. It h',
been sent to transfer a patient from the Sturdy Hospital to f,
State "Hospital in Tewksbury. At an intersection in Norfolk
was struck by a large truck and badly smashed up.
The fire losses have been heavy this year, mostly at n'ie.
when fires were not discovered until they had gained a Serio
headway.
At two of these fires loss of life occurred, three at one ax
one at another.
The Department responded to a call for aid from Tauntc
and was also called into Foxboro on two occasions for brush fire
The apparatus is in good condition at the present time, bi
the Town should prepare to purchase a new Ladder truck an
a 750 gallon pump due to the age of the present trucks.
No hose was purchased during the year and probably non
will be purchased during the coming year due to the fact tha
high grade hose has not been available. The Department has
fair supply on hand.
The Fire Alarm system is in good condition.
The members of the Auxiliary Fire Department have con
tinued to help the Department during the year and their hel
has been appreciated.
ARTHUR E. SOPER, Chie.
THE REPORT OF YOUR TOWN MANAGER
As I did not come to Mansfield until the 15th of December, I
.ot report upon the town's municipal activities during the past
,Since my work lies 'before me I must look to the future. There
s before every town and city throughout the country an 'un-
ralleled opportunity to progress in a new world soon to be ours.
opp"ortuni"ty, however, only for those who are prepared for it.
ith the many advantages that are Mansfield's, the town should
in a far more favorable position to take advantage of this op-
rtunity than many others.
May I respectfully suggest that the town of Mansfield, its
veers and employees and all its ,people, look to and work for the
ars that lie ahead. There is not now time to devote to past
ievances, to boast of past deeds well done or to condemn others
r ,past mistakes. It is my hope that we may all work together
th unity and -an unshakable faith in our town and with the
ture welfare of our town only in mind.
1944 will not be an easy year. Your town departments will
well to maintain present services. With the present labor
ortage there will belittle opportunity to improve or extend them.
ithout )doubt there will be times when certain services will be
regular. We will do our utmost to avoid this but we ask, you
try to understand that a few men are do4inigtheir best to do
e work of many.
I would make the following suggestions:
1. That very careful attention be paid to the handling of
town's finances, that appropriations be spent only for the
?-oses for which voted, that all irregularities be broughtto an
and that standards established by the Commonwealth be fol
�)d to avoid any non-compliance with the General haws.
2. That careful planning be done now in preparation for a
War work program that will prove of lasting value to the
3. That a Post War Fund be established and a surplus built
p, now, while tax dollars are freer, to finance post war work and
o -erve as a reserve when in the future the town might ruff er --
nv financial reverses.
4. That a survey be made of our Water Department in re-
ard to a new ,supply, new services, and the plant's ability to
arnish efficient and continuous service.
5. That while the town is in good financial condition, I would
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recommend that every effort be made to reduce its debt before
thought is given to the possibility of borrowing more money
any purpose.
6. That the Town Farm be closed for the time being at le,
The cost of maintaining the farm is too great to warrant its c.
tinu.ance. A large saving could be made by boarding inmates c
7. That a study be made, perhaps in connection with P
War work, with the objective of straightening out and improv!
town streets and steps taken to insure the orderly growth of
town.
In conclusion, I wish to thank all for their kind reception
me upon my coming to Mansfield. I realize that I came hi
,during troubled times when political nerves were strained. 1:
to this fact, I am even more grateful for the many kindnes,;
shown me by the Selectmen, the town's employees and its people
JAMES F..SHURTLEFF
Town Manan
STATISTICS OF WATER PUMPING STATION FOR 1942
Average Dail,
Gallons Pumped Gallons Pumr
January 18,404,000 593,000
February 18,088,000 646,000
March 23,749,000 766,000
April 22,566,000 7,52,000
May 23,795,000 767,000
June 26,556,000 885,00.0
July 26,203,000 845,000
August 26,644,000 859,000
September 25M6p000 861,000
October 261773p000 863,000
November 25,383,000 846,000
December 26,019,000 839,000
Total Gallons Pumped — 290,026,000
Number of servicas — 1,553
Services in use — 1,449
Number of meters in use — 1,271
Total new services installed — 3
Total services renewed — 23
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
No new canstruction work was carried out by the Highw-,
Department in 1943. The following streets were tarred under
Chapter 90 program:
Elm Street 1,230 gals.
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School Street
2,230
Chauncy Street
2,460
Oakland Street
8150
East Street
2,700
13,470
The following streets were also tarred:
Fruit Street
2,460 gals.
,Spring Street
1,230
East Street
5,460
Franklin Street
4,000
Maple Street
3,300
Oakland Street
1,000
Swett Street
200
Curtin Street
300
Shields Street
500
Chauncy Street
700
Creeden and Henry Streets
1,300
Newton Street
500
Clinton Street
500
Pleasant Street
1,000
Park, Street
2,000
Gilbert Street
4,000
28,450
PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT,:
Public Welfare: -26 cases representing 51
pers-Dns
were aided,
classified as follows:
Mansfield Settled
16
State Gases
2
Other Cities anid Towns
2
Mansfield Settled residing in
other Cities and Towns
6
Soldtiers' Relief: -7 cases representing 10 persons
were aided.
State Aid:—
Aid granted widows of Civil War Veterans
2
World War II Allowance
6
Old Age Assistance:—
Mansfield Settled
106
State Cases
21
Other Cities and Towns
10
Mansfield settled aided in other
Cities and Towns
15
kid to Dependent Children: -4 cases representing 15 persons
TOWN INFIRMARY
The following report is respectfully submitted:
Total Cost for Year $7,401,97
Receipts for Year 2,978.41
Net Cost to Town $4,423.56
The :revenue for sale of hogs has been figured as a receipi
but the cost of collecting garbage with which to feed them has no
been included as a farm cost.
During the year, fifteen persons were carred for for a corn
bined total of 399.3 weeks or for a daily average of 7.68 inmate,
The average annual cost per inmate for 1943 has been $562.9f
or a weekly average of $10.83. However, if the cost of collecting
garbage is considered, the weekly average is increased to $15.35
The largest number cared for at any one -time was nine per
sons, the smallest number was six. At the present time we hav,
six men and two women.
DOG OFFICER
Mr. James F. S!hurtleff
Town Manager
I 'herewith present my annual report as Dog Officer:
Number of Kennels Licensed
Number of Males Licensed 371
Number of Females Licensed 91,
Number of Spayed Females Licensed 14'9
Number of Dog Bites Reported 1
Number of Court Cases 1
Number of Stray Dogs Disposed of for Town _4E
Number of Stray Dogs Disposed of for Owners 1E
Total Number of Dogs Disposed of 64
Niamber of Complaints during the year 103
Damages paid by County $43.20
JOHN W. C:ONROD
Dog Officer
POLICE DEPARTMENT
:r. James F. Shurtlef£
own Manager
I submit herewith the report of the Police Department for
ie year 1943.
Throughout the year this department has continued to oper-
te on a three patrolmen basis. A state of war has augmented
ie duties of the department, necessitating many investilgations
)r various bureaus of the Federal Government, as well as main-
tining a careful surveillance for any evidence of subversive or
n -American activities. For a greater part of the year, dim-out
�,gulations have made the night patrolman's duties more difficult
rid this hazardous condition still exists in the larger part of the
The auxiliary police department, working entirely voluntarily
nd without compensation, has continued to prove a valuable ad-
unct. They have always readily complied with all requests made
pon them and I again wish to express my thanks to these men
3r their faithful performance of these duties.
Our two-way radio system :is in its second year of service
nd has proved to be very efficient and satisfactory. We are still
nable to take full advantage of it, due to the lack of man power,
ut in case of emergency, its value would be inestimable.
The call box system is still in use and between the hours of
1:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. the patrolmen make half-hourly calls.
)wring the remaining hour's, they report by this system once an
.our to the station.
In last year's report, I recommended a new system of recall
ibhts. Such a system would eliminate the necessity of flashing
he street lights and would result in :a more efficient method of
ontacting a patrolman when needed, and also would operate both
uring the day and night time hours.
During the past year, a new police cruiser was purchased
.nd is operating efficiently and economically.
.Department records which include the daily log, also the-sys-
Bmatic filing of all complaints, investigations and arrests, the file
f delinquent children, traffic violations and motor vehicle acci-
ents, has been continued.
During 1943, the town fortunately has been free of house or
tore breaks and all other serious crimes have been successfully
I wish to thank the members of the department for their
:)yalty and service during the year just passed.
JOHN W. HAINES Chief of Police
22
TABLE OF ARRESTS
Drunkenness V
U. S. Army Deserters
Arrested on Capias 7
Breaking & Entering in Night-time & Drunkenness 7
Drunk and Malicious Mischief & Damage
Drunk & Disturbance
Rape
Non,Support
Disturbance
Assault & Battery
Failing to Restrain Dog
Violation of Probation
Grand Larceny
.Assault on Police Officer, Disturbing the Peace & Drunk
Sale of Cigarettes to Minors
Armed Robbery
Runaways
Neglect to Provide
Drunk & Operating Under the Influence
Driving to Endanger
Drunk, Driving to Endanger & Operating Under the Influence
Drunk, Larceny & Assault & Buttery
Operating in Excess of 35 M.P.H.
Arrests for other departments
511
)Summonses served for other departments 2'
Insane Commitments
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
James F. Shurtleff
Town Manager
I submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1943.
Number of inspections made 13'
Total of standards approved 65
Total of standards condemned
Fees secured and paid to Treasurer $115.9
We thank the users of standards for their cooperation.
WILLIAM H. LYONS
Sealer of Weights and Measure
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS
January 4, 1944
'o the Board of Selectmen
Zansfield, Mass.
The annual report of the Board of Assessors for the year
943 is as follows:
Tum'ber of persons assessed on property.. 2492
Tumber of polls assessed on Jan. 1, 1943.. 2416
Tum'ber of additional polls assessed 5
ralue of Personal Estate Assessed ..... 520,700.00
value of Buildings assessed ............ 5,740,775.00
value of Land assessed ................ 1,361,210.00
Real and Personal Value ..........
7,622,685.00
umber of horses assessed .............
44
.............
umber of caws assessed ...............
3111
umber of Other Neat Cattle assessed ..
48
umber of Racoons assessed ...........
4_
umber of Rabbits assessed ...........
125
umber of Foxes assessed .............
150
umber of Fowl assessed ..............
118432
11Others, (Ducks, Turkeys, Goats) ....
5,52
Rate of Taxation per thousand .....
$29.60
own (Grant) Appropriation ..........
348,967.17
Late Tax ............................
6,350.00
eficits due to Abatements in excess of
overlay of prior years .............
18.00
Late & Park Reservations ............
202.47
Late Auditing Municipal Accounts .....
31.49
oun'ty Tax ..........................
11,144.99
uberculosis .Hospital Assessment ......
7,028.42
verlay .............................
10,711.08
Total .............................
384,453.62
ess Estimated Receipts and available Funds
153,990.14
mount raised by Taxation ............
230,463.48
ecember Assessment
Real Estate ......................
875.00
Personal ..........................
500.00
Total 1375.00
roperty Exempt from Taxation
Churches ......................... 164,950.00
24
Occupation
Cemeteries .... ..................
20,500:(
Town Property ....................
1,665,550.(
Under General Laws Sec. 3, 14, 15 ..
15,250.(
EXEMPTIONS ALLOWED ON REAL ESTATE IN 1943:-
Under clauses No. 22 and No. 23 value
11,925.(
Under clauses No. 17 and No. 18 value
36,875.0
Total value ...................
48,800,0
Total tax .....................
1,444.4
EXCISE TAX REPORT FOR 1943
Brogna, Alessandro ........Merchant
Total number of Automobiles assessed
184
Value on same ....................
304,290.0
Excise tax on same ................
10,413.8
Request for abatements ..........
6
Number allowed ..................
6
Amount allowed ...................
273`.2'
BOARD
OF ASSESSORS
Francis D. ,Greany, Chairma
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
Mr. James F. Shurtleff
Merchant .......... 525 No. Main
Towyn Manager
Farmer ............
I submit the report of the Inspector
of Buildings for tth
year ending December 31, 1943.
335 Central
During the year there have been one hundred seven permit,
issued at the estimated cost of $58,350.00, all of which have beer
inspected.
......Inspector ............
They are divided as follows:
Driscoll, John W. ..........Retired ..................
12 Garages
$2125.00
Poultry houses and sheds
2650.00
New buildings, Non-Residential
22500.00
Remodeling, Alterations and Repairs
Fairbanks, Henry E.
Residential
25725.00
Non-Residential
3500.00
New heaters and replacements
01850.00
18 Buildings were removed
Fletcher, Walter C. ........Salesman
............
$58350.00
HARRISON
M. NEWCOMB
Inspector of Buildings
25
LIST OF JURORS
As revised by the Selectmen of Mansfield, August 19, 1943
Name
Occupation
Address
Agnew, William J. ........Railroad
................69
Fowler
Alderson, Oliver W. ........
Carpenter ............
363 So. Main
Anderson, Carl R. ........Engineer
..............
58 Campbell
Andrews, William A.
......Card Co . ..................
97 East
Booth, Charles E. ..........
Carpenter ............
340 Central
Brogna, Alessandro ........Merchant
................ 54 Pratt
Brown, Charles B. .........Jeweler
................
180 Balcom
Brown, Emory E. .........Retired
..............
Rear 199 Elm
Buck, William D. ..........Guild
Duck
Farm ...... 60 Stearns
Butterworth, Herbert
W. ..Merchant ................
146 Park
Cahill, Kenneth H. ........Card
Co. ......
70 Bella Vista Ave.
Carbonetti, Charles A .......
Merchant .......... 525 No. Main
Clapp, Andrew F ...........
Farmer ............
895 So. Main
Cornish, Clarence H.
......Gold Pen ..............
335 Central
Cornish, William J. ........Accountant
............ 19 Noonan
Creedon, Frederick J.
......Inspector ............
178 Chauncy
Driscoll, John W. ..........Retired ..................
15 High
Greany, Francis D. ........Salesman ..................
50 Otis
Duguid,' Peter ............Retired ............
140 So. Main
Emoe, John P. ...........Retired ..............
340 Williams
Fairbanks, Henry E.
......Retired ..........
97 Rumford Ave.
Farnum, George M. ........Mechanic ................
58 Brook
Fiore, Salvatore ..........Merchant
............
374 No. Main
Fletcher, Walter C. ........Salesman
............
173 Chauncy
Fowler, Halley M. ........Retired
..............
157 So. Main
Freeman, William A.
......Painter ..................
1 Myrtle
Friary, Thomas H. ........Tinsmith
.............. 15 Branch
Fullerton, Rector A .........
Wool Grader
............... 23 High
Gaffney, William F. ........
Bay State ................
136 West
Galanti, Guerin ..........Mason
.................... 40 Pratt
Gallup, Charles S. ........Manager
..................
91 East
Giovino, Anthonio A.
......Bartender ........
333 North Main
Gonya, Walter E. ..........Bleaehery
................. 143 High
Iorm,an, Walter M. ........Boston
................
51 Church
-Traham, Percy P...........
Card Co. ..............
148 Church
-Trant, Everett M ...........
Office Clerk ..............
46 Henry
arover, Albert A. ..........Jeweler
..................
241 West
3adlock, Fred H. ..........Teacher
.................. 47 Union
3allett, Leaman F. ........Broker
..................
18 Davis
B OARD OF SELECT'M
27
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
'o the Board of Selectmen:
-entlemen :
We herewith submit our second wartime report.
New registered borrowers, 1943, 190. Total registration, 2960.
Books added by purchase, 527; by gift, 25; total 552.
Circulation: center desk, 25,441; schools, 1,342; West Mans-
eld, 1685; East Mansfield, 328; Inter -Library Loan, 70; total
8,866.
We regret that the circulation is the smallest since 1920.
'he only consolation is that other libraries in the state have lower
irculation. It is faun to point out that one-tenth of our popula-
ion is away from Mansfield in the defense of our country; that
iany women are in the factories; that our dimmed streets have
iscouraged many who work in the daytime from venturing out
fter dark; that the gas and tire situation has kept othems from
he library.
As in previous years, the Junior and Senior High Schools
ave used the library for reference work, and the grade children
1 numbers accepted the invitation to visit the library during
,ihildren's Book Week in November to look over the display of
he best new juvenile books.
With the assistance of Mr. Donald Buckwold, Mr. Harold A.
Vashburn, and Mr. George M. Farnum, 202 books were collected
or the Victory Book Campaign and delivered to Headquarters.
A scrapbook of items and pictures concerning our boys and
,irls in the Service is being made. This will be indexed so that
nyone wishing to consult it can locate the subject.
Respectfully,
Jennie F. Copeland, Chairman
Annie A. Horton, Clerk
Beulah E. Jay
Everett W. Robinson
Leo M. B annon
PLANNING BOARD
During 1943 the Planning Board made studies of Rumford
Avenue, off the highway parking for Main Street, and zoning
We submitted a plan to the Board of Survey showing an im-
proved entrance to Perkins Avenue and Morrow Street from
Chauncy Street.
W. Roger Bond, Clerk
Mansfield Planning Board
26
Harrigan, John H. ........
Steel Works .... 54
Bella Vista A-
Hartwell, Hilbert A. ......
Market Gardener ...... 778 So. M
Houghton, John I. ..
..Bay State ..........
40 Draper A:
Joy, Donald W. ............Bookkeeper
............
132 E
Kingsley, Mahlom E. ......Retisred
..............
44 Chaur.
Koukol, Rudolph J. ........Gar.dener
..........
481 South M
Lyons, William H. ........
Sealer ................
70 So. M
Markt, William J. ........New
Bedford ............
32 Ed
McRae, Frank W ............
Merchant ............
241 So. M
Merrill, Edward P. ........Draftsman
............
11 Noon
Morrison, Arthur C .........
Easton ................
52 Will
O'Brien, James F. ........Accountant
..............
25 Line
Paioni, Joseph ............Bay
State ................
37 Pr
Richardson, Edward O. ....Printer
..................
17 Be(
Rider, William E ...........
Salesman ..............
119 Cent'
Rotella, Joseph ............Bleachery ..............
38 Pleas,
,Schools, Chester E. ........Machinist ............
311 Chaux
.Scott, Chester R. .......... Coll'ier's Garage ......
132 Cent
,S,crymgeour, Clarence H.
..Salesman ............
64 Rumfc
,Shaw, William J. ..........Mac'hhinist ..............
8 Chest
Shepardson, Horace L. ....Bank Clerk ..............
14 Scb
Squadrilli, Joseph .. ......State ....................
17 Pr
Stinson, Russell R. ......Bay State .............. 120 Scb
Tebbetts, Albert R. ........Assessor ............
343 No. M
Tingley, William F. ........Guard
....................
47 Co
Todesco, James ............Bay
State ..........
37 Draper A
Torrance, Edward R. ......Salesman
..........
Shields St. E
Tucker, Donald ............Salesman
................
50 Un
Welch, William L. ........Accountant
......
40 Samoset A
Wheeler, Russell W. .......Merchant
.....:..
123 North M'
Willis, Ernest L. ..........Shield's
Foundry ........
112 Co
Wills, Fred E . ............Insurance
................ 45 H'
Winters, Curtis H., Jr. ....Manager
............Residence H
Woodworth, Douglas B. ....Card
Co . ............
436 Chau.
Frederic Hewey
Royal B. Patriqu:in
John D. Prescott
E. A. Richardson
Everett M. Grant
B OARD OF SELECT'M
27
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
'o the Board of Selectmen:
-entlemen :
We herewith submit our second wartime report.
New registered borrowers, 1943, 190. Total registration, 2960.
Books added by purchase, 527; by gift, 25; total 552.
Circulation: center desk, 25,441; schools, 1,342; West Mans-
eld, 1685; East Mansfield, 328; Inter -Library Loan, 70; total
8,866.
We regret that the circulation is the smallest since 1920.
'he only consolation is that other libraries in the state have lower
irculation. It is faun to point out that one-tenth of our popula-
ion is away from Mansfield in the defense of our country; that
iany women are in the factories; that our dimmed streets have
iscouraged many who work in the daytime from venturing out
fter dark; that the gas and tire situation has kept othems from
he library.
As in previous years, the Junior and Senior High Schools
ave used the library for reference work, and the grade children
1 numbers accepted the invitation to visit the library during
,ihildren's Book Week in November to look over the display of
he best new juvenile books.
With the assistance of Mr. Donald Buckwold, Mr. Harold A.
Vashburn, and Mr. George M. Farnum, 202 books were collected
or the Victory Book Campaign and delivered to Headquarters.
A scrapbook of items and pictures concerning our boys and
,irls in the Service is being made. This will be indexed so that
nyone wishing to consult it can locate the subject.
Respectfully,
Jennie F. Copeland, Chairman
Annie A. Horton, Clerk
Beulah E. Jay
Everett W. Robinson
Leo M. B annon
PLANNING BOARD
During 1943 the Planning Board made studies of Rumford
Avenue, off the highway parking for Main Street, and zoning
We submitted a plan to the Board of Survey showing an im-
proved entrance to Perkins Avenue and Morrow Street from
Chauncy Street.
W. Roger Bond, Clerk
Mansfield Planning Board
28
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TOWN TREASURER
Bristol County -Dog Fund
1,317:65
Infirmary
2,978.41
Mr. James F. Shurtleff
Other Cities and Towvns
1,616.85
Town :Manager
for outside relief
I herewith respectfully submit my annual- report as treasurer
Public Library -Fines
298.50
for the year ending December 31, 1943:
Fourth District Court -Fines
443.21
Cash Balance January 1, 1943
107,598.68
r
f
Keeper Jail -Fines
93.00
Cush Receipts during 1943
-
Williams School Fund
3.70
Municipal Light
New Perpetual Care Fund
400.00
Light &Power 241,388.04
Withdrawals Fomborough Savings
319.00
Jobbing 4,050.50
245,4.38.54
a
Bank to pay perpetual care
Sale Lots No. 42 and 1/2 No. 43,
175.00
Interest on Guarantee
Central Plat
Deposit Fund on Electric Meters
27.00
Sale Hall School
775.00
Electric Light Operation Account
15.27
�-
Sale Mansfield Foundry -on account
400.00°
Reimbursement to Operation Fund
Sale 11 Oakland .St. Property
1,198.35
for Guarantee Deposits paid. from
-
,Sale land for U. S. Navy Airport
700.00
Petty Gash in October
25.00
Sale Land Lowy Value at Public Auction
36.13
Water Recei is
p
,Sale Land Low Value -Town Property
30.00
Bills 34 553.92
�� �
Town Clerk -Receipts
6,322.28
Jobbing 688.67
35,242.59
Town Clerk -Dog Fund
1,393.80
Weights and Measures
115.95
Tax Collector
Temporary Loan 100,000.00
Taxes (See report of collector
r
y
Electric Light Dept. transfer
7,500.00
for detail) 251,767.96
for Street Lighting
Interest on Tuxes 1,362.75
`:.�
Pay -roll Deductions for
3,351.93
Charges on Taxes 393.28
w
Victory Tax
Water Charges 8.00
= ~
Pay -roll Deductions for
7,793.17
App. Sewer Assessments 1,568.60
Federal Withholding Tax
not due
Pay -roll Deductions for
1,700.25
Interest on above accounts 22.17
255,122.76
purchase Defense Bonds
Pay -roll Deductions for
97.3,5
Collector's Fees
2.00
Blue Cross Fees
Taxes in Bankruptcy
28.80
Gift from Alice I. Cobb Trust
5,000.00
Interest on Taxes in Bankruptcy
4.61
Fund in memory of her husband
Other Treasury Receipts
Frank M. Cobb
Tax Titles
917.79
School Tuition
106.57
Tax Title Interest
58.55
Refund 0. A. A. Assistance
140.00_
Tax Title Costs
2'1.00
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Rents Town Property
479.37
Licenses
48.00
Rents Town Hall
765.00
Chapter 90 --Highways
57.82
Ambulance Service
140.55
U.S.Grant-O.A.A.Assistance
26,057.72
General Revenue
309:51
U:S�Grarit--O.A.A.Administration
868.55
Miscellaneous Refunds
573.93
U•,S.Grant-A.D.C.-Aid
759.00
and canceled checks
u
30
1941
Town Manager
U..S.Grant-A.D.C.Administration
139.21
submit my annual report as Tax
State's Portion O.A.A.
24,338.70
DEBITS
State's Portion A.D.C.
2,022.91
j
Meal Tax
1,527.71
Poll 1940
Temporary Aid
1,078.33
V F
Income Tax
29,326.31
Poll 1941
Business Corporation Tax
39,657.81
456.14
War Allowance
150.00
I
Gas Excise Refund
16.41gg,
ti
Vocational Education
230.84
added tax
Tuition & Transportation
950.65
a
Support Indigent persons
161.00
p
Health
768.47
i ater Liens
State Aid
144.00
added tax
Disbursements made in 1943 in accordance
l '' V
with Vouchers received and warrants
app roved by Selectmen (See report of
1940
3.30
Town Accountant for Details)
720,911.56
m
Cash Ballance December 31, 1943
1+972468.93
y
otal Outstanding Taxes Dec.
9.18,380.49 918,380.49
,� Z
ETH,EL M. MURRAY
„ „ C
F O COLLECTOR
Mr. James F. Shurtleff
1941
Town Manager
Vater Liens added
I herewith respectfully
submit my annual report as Tax
Collector for the year ending December 31, 1943:
1941
DEBITS
Uncollected Taxes on December 31, 1942:
Poll 1939
$22.00
Excise 1939
43.56
Poll 1940
52.00
Excise 1940
255.25
Personal, 1940
147.33
Poll 1941
50.00
Excise 1941
456.14
Personal 1941
387.19
Real Estate 1941
341.06
App. Sewer Assessments
508.67
added tax 1941
6.00
31
,ommitted interest
added tax
1941
2.50
Vater Liens added
tax
1941
10.00
1011
1942
10.00
;xcise
1942
177.54
',ersonal
1942
2,.127.06
eal Estate
1942
42,946.97
Vater Lien and
Yater Jobbing liens
dded tax
1942
508.67
opp. Sewer Assessments
added tax
1942
1,312.61
I'ommitted Interest
added tax
1942
468.13
i ater Liens
added tax
1940
13.00
mater Jobbing Lien
added tax
1940
3.30
hater Lien recorded
September
1941
6.44
otal Outstanding Taxes Dec.
31, 1942 $49,346.75
ommitments in 1943
xcise
1942
22.25
oll
1943
4,842.00
xcise
1943
10,399.83
ersonal
1943
15,463.04
eal Estate
1943
210,246.97
rater Liens added tax 1943
641.88
pp.(Sewer Assess.
added tax
1943
4,647.03
ommitted interest
added tax
1943
1,464.29 247,727.29 $297,074.04
CREDITS
batements in 1943
011
1939
6.00
:41
1940
14.00
oll
1941
10.00
ill
1942
4.00
)11
1943
1,278.00
xcise
1940
63.98
xcise
1941
185.78
xcise
1942
86.39
4,913.28
,",ommitted Interest
33
added tax
1942
32
Excise
1943
273.21
Personal
1,940
5.10
Personal
1941
34.02
Personal
1942
5.67
Personal
1943
119.14
Real Estate
1941
6.48
Real Estate
1942
1,073.25
Real Estate
1943
1,736.78
Water Lien recorded
1,007.94
notal Collections
. September
1941
6.16
Committed Interest
1943
4.00
added tax
1943
86.70
(Sewer)
1942
5.32
Collections
Committed Interest
Poll
1939
16.00
Poll
1940
38.00
Poll
1941
40.00
Poll
1942
6.00
Excise
1939
43.56
Excise
1940
191.27
Excise
-1941
270.36
Excise
1942
113.40
Personal
1940
142.23
Personal
1941
353.17
Personal
1942
2,121.39
Water - Liens added tax 1940
13.00
W. Jobbing lien
added tax
1940
3.30
Real Estate
1941
334.58
App. Sewer Assess.
added tax
1941
6.00
Committed Interest
( Sewer) added tax
1941
2.24
Water Lien added tax 1941
10.00
Committed Interest
(Water) added tax
1941
.26
Water Lien recorded
Sept.
1941
.28
Real Estate
1942
41,565.40
Water Liens added tax
1942
508.67
App. Sewer Assess.
added tax
1942
1,302.61
4,913.28
,",ommitted Interest
33
added tax
1942
45921
Poll
1943
3,562.00
Excise
1943
10,052.99
Personal
1943
13,979.34
Real Estate
1943
172,157.86
Water Liens added tax 1,943
252.12
App. Sewer Assess.
added tax
1943
3,214.78
Committed Interest
added tax
1943
1,007.94
notal Collections
251,767.96
Deduct refunds and overpayments
Poll
1943
4.00
Excise
1943
86.70
Water Liens added tax 1943
6.00
,pp. Sewer added tax_ 1943
24.10
Committed Interest
added tax
1943
7.71
Real Estate
1943
23.78
ctions less refunds
1943 f or.
state 239.76
ewer Assess.
tax 10.00
tted Interest
tax 3.60
taxes added
,.state 2,355.51
;ewer added
306.70
tted Interest
d tax 97.40
Liens added
12.19
104.GZ?
251,615.67
253.36
2,771.80 3,025.16
34
Outstanding Taxes December 31, 1943
Real Estate
1942
68.56,
Poll
1943
6.00
Excise
1943
160.33,
Personal
1943
1,364.56
Real Estate
1943
34,020.60
Water Liens added
)u.rt Fines
536.21
tax
1943
383.57
App. Sewer Assess.
Tuition & Transportation
950.65
added tax
1943
1,149.65]
Committed Interest
U. S. Grant—,A. D. C.
706.21
added tax
1943
366.66
Total outstanding taxes Dec. 31) 1943 37,519,93 $297,074
ETHEL M. MURRAY
Collector of Ta:
TOWN COUNSEL
Mr. James F. Shurtleff
Town Manager
Dear Sir:
My report as Town Counsel will be brief. I have had g<
cooperation from all town officials during the year. There h�
been no cases of any great importance but many matters
-routine to conduct and advise.
It has been more or less difficult to steer a middle course
the political controversies which have been prevalent- and wh.
Ihope will be wisely decided by the voters on Jan. 17.
CLARENCE A. BARNES
Town Coun
INSPECTOR OF WIRES
Mr. James F. Shurtleff
Town Manager
I -respectfully submit the following report of the Wire Insp
for for 1943:
I have made (210) two hundred and ten inspections and fou
them done according to the Standard specifications adopted
the National Electric Light Association.
EDWARD C. MeNUTT
Inspector of Wires
Ell
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
the Honorable Board of rSelectmen:
I herewith submit my report of the receipts and expenditures
the year ending December 31, 1943, also, a statement of the
wn's Indebtedness on December 31, 1943.
HARRISON A. MORSE
Town Accountant
RECEIPTS—GENERAL REVENUE
Kes
Current Year 189,699.20
Previous Years 44,616-77
Corporation Income and Meal Tax 70,511-83
Excise Tax '39, '40, '41, '42 and 143 10,671.58
Tax Titles 953.92
Taxes in Bankruptcy 28.80
316,482.10
cqpses and Permits
Liquor
3,350.00
Pedl-rs
48.00
Sunday
120.00,
Pool, Billiards and Bowling
40.00
Milk
44.00
Marriage
116.00
All Others
1,284.50
- 5,002.50
)u.rt Fines
536.21
ants and Gifts
From County Dog Licenses
1,317.65
Tuition & Transportation
950.65
Vocational Training
230.84
U. S. Grant—O. A. A.
27,118.27
U. S. Grant—,A. D. C.
706.21
Alice I. CoIbb, Gift
5',000.00
3115,323.62
357,344.43
36
37
merest on Tax Titles
COMMERCIAL REVENUE—DEPARTMENTAL
General Government
7,500.00
rnterest on Taxes in Bankruptcy
Collector
416.28
.26
Town Clerk
367.78
aterest on Special Assessments
Town Hall
765.00
1,700.25
Water Liens and Charges
795.37
1,549.0
Protection of Persons and Property
36,037.96
97.35
Fire Department, Old Materials
2.00
ransfers and Refunds
Sealer of Weights and Measures
115.95
General Departments 489.62
3,95,858.46
117.9
Health Department
768,4
Highway Department
107,598.68
121.8;
Infirmary .
Grand Total
2,978.4:
Reimbursement for Relief
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Individuals
75.00
15,124.73
Cities and Towns
876.61
State
1,239.33
2,190.9,
Old Age Assistance
733.3
Old Age Assistance, State Portion
24,338.7(
Aid to Dependent Children, State Portion
2,022.91
Soldiers' Benefits
312.4(
.Schools
106.5'
Libraries—Fines
298.5(
Unclassified
173.4'9
Ambulance Service
140.5t'
Rentals Town Property
479,31
Dog Licenses
1,393.8(
Sale of Real Estate
3,278.3E
41,004.5E
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES
Williams School Fund
MC
,Receipts to Pay Perpetual Care
319.04
Perpetual Care Funds Principal
400.00
Municipal Lighting Plant
Light, Power and -Jobbing
245,438.54
Unclassified
67.27
245,505.81
1.
37
merest on Tax Titles
58.55
Street Lighting Appropriation
7,500.00
rnterest on Taxes in Bankruptcy
Sewer Assessments
6,091.99
.26
Water Department
1,469.39
aterest on Special Assessments
Sale of Water and Jobbing3.5,242.59
reductions for Defense Bonds
1,700.25
Water Liens and Charges
795.37
ederal Withholding Tax
727,93.17
36,037.96
97.35
Municipal Indebtedness
15,860.43
ransfers and Refunds
Temporary Loans
100,000.00
General Departments 489.62
3,95,858.46
MIiSCELLANEOUS REVENUE
merest on Taxes
1,296.68
merest on Tax Titles
58.55
niterest on Excise Taxes
66.07
rnterest on Taxes in Bankruptcy
4.61
bmmitted Interest on Water Liens
.26
merest on Sewer Assessments
1,469.39
aterest on Special Assessments
22.17
reductions for Defense Bonds
1,700.25
'i�ctory Tax D11ductions
3,351.93
ederal Withholding Tax
727,93.17
eductions for Blue Cross Fees
97.35
15,860.43
ransfers and Refunds
Bond Refund 0. A. A. 140.00
General Departments 489.62
All Other 84.31
7,13.93
ash Balance, January 1, 1943
107,598.68
124,173.04
Grand Total
918,380.49
PAYMENTS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Iministrative Salaries and Expense
15,124.73
Appropriation 15,290.00
O8
39
Refund
4.60
Expended
8.08
Balance to Revenue
42.00
15,294.00
~-------
Expeoded
15J24.78
Moderator
Balance to Revenue
169.87Appropriation
4&00
Expended
40.00
Town Manager's Department
�-------
,Smlooy
8,177.50
Law Department
Sundry Expenses
49.81
Appropriation
500,00
Expended
580.00
Selectmen's Department
~-------
StuiIouorn Postage and Printing
40.08-i
and Registration Electiol
Sundry Exnoosao
107.17
Registrars
400.00
_
Posting Warrants, etc.
14.00
Town Clerk and Accountant's Department
Census Listing
250.20
'Salary
2,120.00
Stationery, Postage and Printing
841.28
'O1e��
1,108.0D
187.80
Stationery, Postage and Printing
188.99
3.43
Sundry Exoeoaoo
110.20
~------'
Appropriation
1`140.00
Treasurer's I)epmrtmentTransfer
from Reserve
800.00
Salary
2,120.00
~-------^
Clerk
1'098.00
1840.00
Stationery, Postageand Printing
698.29Expended
1'212.70
@nndx� ���omooa
80�.3O
1�?.8O
Assessors' Department
Salaries
2360.38
Appropriation
50.00
Clerk
982.80
Expended
5.00
��
tumzozn� �oatu�o and Printing
11D.O6
45.00
(]ucCares, Auto' etc.
402.20
~------'
Suod,ry 8muD Exp00000
00.00
Planning Board
�-------
Appropriation
150.00
�ao� Court Fees
���mmded
15.50
Balance Forward 1948
406.91
Balance to Revenue
184.50
Expended
134.03
~-------
8aIunoo Forward 1844
842.88
TownB[oll
�---__
Janitors
1�48.22
Treasurer & OoDootor°a Bond
551.02
Fuel
850.74
Appropriation
551.08
Light
808.68
Expended
551.02
` Janitor's 0mnplloo
192.45
~-------
Sundry Expenses
48.78
Certifying Notes-
Repairs
285.08
Appropriation 5,0.00-------
'
-
EWE
8,453.95
41
40
Fire Department
Appropriation
3,230.00
Firemen
Transfer from Reserve
800.00
Equipment
4,030.00
Maintenance and Repairs
Expended
3,453.95
;Fuel
Balance to Revenue
576.05
Light
Memorial Building
61.36
Maintenance Building and Grounds
Janitors
Sundry Small Expenses
1,483.80
Fuel
Appropriation
887.45
Light
Expended
412.72
Repairs
Balance to Revenue
126.77
Sundry Small Expenses
Fire Alarm System
46.86
10:00
Appropriation
1,548.00
Expended
1,483.80
Balance to Revenue
64.20
400.00
General Government Total
22,518.73
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND
PROPERTY
Police Department
91.43
Patrolmen
11,077.16
Equipment and Repairs
1,000.00
8;597.57
1505.04
Printing, Stationery and Postage
156.82
Telephone
Balance Forward 1944
329.95
Gasoline and Oil
,Sealer of Weights and Measures
330.61
Sundry Small Expenses
Sealer
157.17
Appropriation
11676.80
Expended
11,077.16
500.00
Transfer to Revenue
599.64
5010.00
Police Radio
,M.oth Department
Labor
Labor
69.59
Sundry Small Expense
Insecticides
5.00
64.59
Balance Forward 1,942
69.59
Expended
69.59
1,675.00
Court Fees
Expended
989.04
Appropriation
100.00
26.00
Expended
26.00
Balance to Revenue
74.00
41
Fire Department
Firemen
11,132.77
Equipment
152.08
Maintenance and Repairs
538.39
;Fuel
626.87
Light
61.36
Maintenance Building and Grounds
184.12
Sundry Small Expenses
174.34
Appropriation
13,859.44
Expended
12,869.93
Balance to Revenue
989.51
Fire Alarm System
Maintenance
233.10
Current
75.47
Appropriation
400.00
Expended
308,57
Balance to Revenue
91.43
Fire Station in West Mansfield
Balance Forward 1943
1,000.00
Expended
00.00
Balance Forward 1944
1,000.00
,Sealer of Weights and Measures
Sealer
460.00.,
.Sundry Small Expenses
40.00
Appropriation
500.00
Expended
5010.00
,M.oth Department
Labor
587.55
Insecticides
355.01
Sundry Small Expenses
46.48
Appropriation
1,675.00
Expended
989.04
Balance to Revenue
685.96
Tree Warden
Labor
100.15
,Sundry Small Expenses
44.08
12,869.93
308.57
00.00
500.00
989.04
144.!23
42
Appropriation
300.00
Expended
144.23
Balance to Revenue
155.77
Purchase of Shade Trees
Balance Forward 1943
24.65
Expended
00.00
Balance Forward 1.944
24.65
Forest Fire Department
Warden
50.00
Apparatus
30.17
Fdghting Fires
102.96
Sundry Small' Expenses
15.00
Appropriation
300.00
Refund
23.59
323.59
Expended
198.13
Balance to Revenue
125.46
Forest Fire Patrol
Appropriation
Balance Forward 1943
150.00
Expended
00.00
Balance Forward 1944
150.00
Water for Hydrants
Appropriation
675.00
Expended
675.00
Inspection of Buildings
Appropriation
400.00
Expended
362.00
Balance to Revenue
38.00
Insurance
Appropriation
4,692.14
Transfer from Reserve
777.29
5,469.43
Expended
5,460.49
Balance to Revenue
8.94
Protection of Persons
and Property Total
43
HEALTH AND SANITATION
County T. B. Hospital
7,028.42
r U
Appropriation
7,028.42
00.00
Expended
7,028.42
,Collection of Garbage
1,707.02
Appropriation
1)600.00
Transfer from Reserve
200.00
198.13
1,800.00
Expended
1,707.02
Balance to Revenue
92.98
Bristol County Dog Fund
1,400.40
Balance Forward 1943
10.20
Receipts
1,393.80
1,404.00
Expended
1,400.40
Balance Forward 1944
3.60
00.00
Health
3,555.55
Agent
180.00
Printing and Postage
27-91
Quarantine and Dangerous Diseases
574.63
675.00
Tuberculosis T
1,335.40
Recording Births and Deaths
12.50
Plumbing Inspector
78.00
Inspection of Animals and Meats
269.90
362.00
Inspection of Milk
600.00
Ambulance Service
451.86
Sundry Expenses
25.35
Appropriation
2,600.00
5,460.49
Transfer from Reserye
800.00
............. ee N"
3,400.00
......... .
Expended
3,555.55
. . .. ..
Overdraft
155.55
Selectmen f or Nursing
926.29
Medical and Hospital Care
487.93
32,680.14
Nurse and Nursing
159.75
45
Balance Forward 1943
44
Sundry Small Expenses
00.00
138.36
Appropriation
1,000.00
Refund
5.00
121.84
Appropriation
1,005.00
Expended
926.29
Balance to Revenue
78.71
Dog Officer
429.00
Appropriation
400.00
2,189.47
Transfer from Reserve
75.00
232.33
Plowing
475.00
1,467.93
Expended
429.00
164.25
Balance to Revenue
46.00
444.00
Health and Sanitation
Total
15,046.68
HIGHWAYS
AND BRIDGES
Highways
22,958.72
Office Expenses
Expended
36.83
Labor
Balance to Revenue
15,853.80
Equipment and Repairs
'Street Lighting
1,822.32
Oil and Gasoline
Appropriation, Electric Light Operation
988.52
Tarvia
3,845.46
Current
65.40
Unclassified Expense
435.10
346.39
Appropriation
23,000.00
Expended
22,958.72
Balance to Revenue
41.28
2,062.81
Purchase of Truck
00.00
Balance Forward 1943
1,450.00
1,748.03
Expended
00.00
Balance Forward 1,944
1,450.00
Expended
Improvement of East ,Street
00.00
Balance Forward 1943
321.67
Highway Department
Expended
00.00
WELFARE AND
Balance Forward 1944
321.67
Improvement of Myrtle Street
00.00
45
Balance Forward 1943
136.90
Expended
00.00
Balance Forward 1944
136.90
Sidewalks and Curbings
121.84
Appropriation
500.00
Expended
121.84
Balance to Revenue
378.16
Snow and Ice Removal
4,497.98
Labor
2,189.47
Equipment and Repairs
232.33
Plowing
1,467.93
Gasoline and Oil
164.25
Salt
444.00
Appropriation
5,000:00
Refunds
82.50
5,082.50
Expended
4,497.98
Balance to Revenue
584.52
'Street Lighting
7,500.00
Appropriation, Electric Light Operation
7,500.00
Expended
7,500.00 .,
North Main Street Sidewalk
00.00
Balance Forward 1943
435.10
Expended
00.00
Balance Forward 1944
435.10
Chapter 90 Maintenance
2,062.81
Labor
314.78
T arvi.a
1,748.03
Appropriation
700.00
( Due from State & - County --1,400.00)
Expended
2,062.81
Balance Forward 1944
1,362.81
Highway Department
Total
37,141.35
WELFARE AND
SOLDIERS' BENEFITS
Welfare
11,753.46
46
Administration Expenses
47
1,073.34
iGroceries and Provisions
Grant
237.16
Coal and Wood
95.36
Board and care
672.85
Medicine and Medical Attendance
2,396.71
,State Institutions
96.43
Cash Aid
5,230.34
Other Cities and Towns
1,110.62
714.18
For State
U. S. Grant --,O. A. A. Administration
852.40
All Other Aird
862.01
384.69
Appropriation
12,000.00
Refunds
10.00
12,010.00
1.09
Expended
11,753.46
Balance to Revenue
256.54
Aid to Dependent Children
862.01
2,116.6
Appropriation
4,000.00
21.48
Expended
2,116.65
U. S. Grant -A. D. C.
Balance to Revenge
1,883:35
862.50
,Aid to Dependent Children Administration
246.4,
Appropriation
300.00
Grant
Expended
246.44
Balance to Revenue
53.56
Old Age Assistance Refunds
Expended
46.6'
Old Age Assistance
30,040,1:
Appropriation
35,000.00
Refunds
97.50
139.28
Balance Forward 1943.
35,097.50
Expended
30,040.15
139.21
Balance to Revenue
5,057.35
Old Age Assistance Administration
752.85
Appropriation
1,200.00
139.28
Expended
752.89
Balance Forward 1944
Balance to Revenue
447.11
U. S. Grant -O. A. A.
24,983.3
Forward 1943
21.23
47
Grant
26,057.72
Refunds
20.00
26,098.95
Expended
24,988.33
Balance Forward 1944
1,110.62
U. S. Grant --,O. A. A. Administration
862.01
Torward 1943
13.85
Grant
868.55
Refund
1.09
883.49
Expended
862.01
Balance Forward 1944
21.48
U. S. Grant -A. D. C.
862.50
Balance Forward 1943
105.07
Grant
759.00
864.07
Expended
862.50
Balance Forward 1944
1.57
U. S. Grant -A. D. C. Administration
139.28
Balance Forward 1943.
.22
Grant
139.21
13,9.43
Expended
139.28
Balance Forward 1944
.15
Infirmary
7,401.97
Superintendent
1,575.00 .
Other Employees
1,038.85
Groceries and Provisions
1,530.:34
Dry Goods and Clothing ,.:
; ..
: 75:2.7
Buildings
120.03:' .'....:.
Fuel and Light
36.25
Flay and. Grain
0
Telephone_:
56.71_ ::` ...
Medicine aiid Supplies
Sundry :Expenses
48
Tractor
921.4'
4,932.00
Appropriation
7,000.00
Janitor Junior High School
1.,836.03
Expended
7,401.97
Fuel and Light
5,129.59
Overdraft Forward 1944
401.97
School Census
55.00
State Aid
143.65
Support of Truants
524.00
Appropriation
1,000.00
Other Expenses
1,065.51
Expended
524.00
Expended 111,498.38
Balance to Revenue
476.00
Trade Schools
Military Aid
Expended 440.01
00.00
Appropriation
300.00
;Purchase of School Athletic Equipment
Expended
00.00
Expended 500.00
p
Balance to Revenue
300.00
Soldiers' Relief
1,259.43
Administration
184.68
Cash Aid
356.00
Fuel
10.40
Provisions
8.Q0
Medical
170.35
Rent and Board
53(,`..00
Appropriation
2,500.00
Refund
10.00
2,510.00
Expended
1,259.43
Balance to Revenue
1,250:57
Total Welfare, O.A.A.,
A.D.C., & Soldiers' Relief
80,993.78
SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
Schools
111,498.38 ;
Superintendent
3,799.92
Clerk
1,303.37
Truant Officer
156.00
Printing, Stationery and
Postage
367.08
Telephone
338.59
Health and Nurse
1,637.71
School Physician
631.92
Traveling Expense
20.71
Teachers' Salaries
75,989.33
Text Books and Supplies
4,723.94
49
Transporting School Pupils
4,932.00
Janitor High ,School
1,600.08
Janitor Junior High School
1.,836.03
Janitors Elementary Schools
3,976.33
Fuel and Light
5,129.59
Maintenance of Buildings
3,357.91
School Census
55.00
Furniture and Furnishings
143.65
Support of Truants
100.86
Tuition
332.85
Other Expenses
1,065.51
Appropriation 111,500.00
Expended 111,498.38
Balance to Revenue 1.62
Trade Schools
Appropriation 500.00
Expended 440.01
Transfer to Revenue 59.99
;Purchase of School Athletic Equipment
Appropriation 500.00
Expended 500.00
p
Librarian and Assistants
Books and Periodicals
Binding Books
Other Expenses
Appropriation
Dog Fund
440.01
500.00
4,515.65
3,472.63
767.68
28.09
247.25
3,200.00
1 ft,i 7 aK
4,O1'(.V3D
Expended 4,515.65
Balance to Revenue 2.00
Schools and Libraries Total
RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED
Unpaid Bills of 1941
Appropriation 185.85
1i V,✓V2•VZ
185.85
243.76
50
Expended
185.85
Commons
408.23
Labor
91.77
Equipment and Repairs
Sundry Expenses
200.00
Appropriation
300.00
Transfer from Reserve
150.00
Refund
120.00
Expended
570.00
Expended
542.63
Balance to Revenue
27.37
Maintenance of Card Field
Expended
Forward 1943
25.00
Expended
00.00
Forward 1944
25.00
Decoration of Soldiers' Graves
Unclassified Expense
Appropriation
300.00
Transfer from Reserve
75.00
14.80
375.00
Expended
373.34
Balance to Revenue
1.66
Printing ,and Distributing Town Reports
Appropriation
650.00
Expended
594.89
Balance to Revenue
55.11
Memorial Park Maintenance
500.00
Labor
Balance Forward 1943
Equipment
Expended
Gasoline and Oil
Balahce Forward 1944
Sundry Expenses
Tennis Courts at :Memorial Park
Appropriation
1,500.00
Expended
1,497.19
Balance to Revenue
2.81
Care of Soldiers' Lots
243.76
272.20
500.00
26.67
408.23
Transfer to Revenue
91.77
00.00
373.34
200.00
594.89
200.00
1,497.19
1,341.99
Appropriation
99.38
Expended
22.82
Balance to Revenue
33.00
Memorial Park Summer Playground
408.23
51
Appropriation
500.00
Expended
408.23
Transfer to Revenue
91.77
Care of Town Burial Grounds
Appropriation
200.00
Expended
200.00
Maintenance of Town Property
Appropriation
325.00
Expended
275.35
Balance to Revenue
49.65
Memorial Park Summer Playground
Appropriation
400.00
Expended
400.00
Public Defense
Labor
303.35
Equipment and Repairs
560.27
Unclassified Expense
120.12
Balance Forward 1943
2,721.61
Refunds
14.80
2,736.41
Expended
983.74
Balance Forward 1944
1,752.67
Nettie B. Lowney Library Fund
.Balance Forward 1943
500.00.
Expended
00.00
Balance Forward 1944
500.00
Nettie B.. Lowney Playground Fund
Balance Forward 1943
572.63
Expended
103.45
Balahce Forward 1944
469.18
Tennis Courts at :Memorial Park
Forward 1943
337.00
Expended
00.00
Balance Forward 1944
337.00
200.00
275.35
400.00
983.74
00.00
103.45
00.00
52
Pay Roll Deductions for Purchase
of Defense Bonds
Forward 1943
206.65
Deductions from Pay Rolls
1,70025
104.11
1,906..90
Paid for Purchase of Bonds
1,716.65
Balance'Forward 1944
190.25
War Price and Rationing Board
Fuel
Appropriation
2,000.00
Refund
24.75
9.48
2,024.75
Expended
1,432.32
Balance Forward 1944
592.43
Victory Tax Deductions
Meters and Transformers
Deductions from Pay Rolls
3,351.93
Expended
3,351.93
Federal Withholding Tax
Materials and Supplies
Deductions from Pay Rolls
7,793.17
Expended
7,793.17
Blue Cross Deduction Fees
Rent
Deductions from Pay Rolls
96.50
Expended
96.50
Pumping Station Guards
Appropriation
6,196.00
Expended
4,961.35
Balance Forward 1944
1,234.65
Mansfield Co. State Guard
Appropriation
250.00
Refunds
37.01
40i.V1
Expended 231.78
Balance Forward 1944 55.23
Mansfield Public Safety Committee
Appropriation 1,500.00
Expended 483.37
1,716.65'
3,351.93
7,793.17`'
96.50
4,961.35
231.78
483.37
53
Balance Forward 1944 1,016.63
Recreation and Unclassified Total
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES
25,631.74
Municipal Light Plant
223,168.83
Audit
300.00
Pay Roll
25,167.86
Stationery and Postage
104.11
Printing and Advertising
497.44
Telephone
135.29
Unclassified Administration Expense
424.59
Fuel
146.03
OiI and Waste
75.00
Tools
9.48
Current
179,946.65
Station Supplies and Repairs
194.10
Repairs to Plana
104.30
Meters and Transformers
1,134.81-
,134.81"Transportation
Transportation
3,413.88
Insurance
928.23
Materials and Supplies
1,245.28
Repairs to Lines
948.57
Sundry General Expenses
173.21
Rent
720.00
Deduction from Surplus
7.500.00
No Appropriation
Balance Forward 1943
23,794.60
Cash Receipts
245,505.81
269,300.41
Expended
223,168.83
Balance Forward 1944
46,131.58
Water Department
Clerk
655.80
Administration Expense
337.00
Labor
4,361.19
Meters and Fittings
450.85
Pipe and Fittings
525.38
Freight and Express
53.68
Gasoline and Oil
237.60
Storage
99.00
17,301.12
54
Engineers
Oil, Waste and Packing,
Fuel
Current
Station Repairs
Sundry General Expense
Equipment and Repairs
Appropriation 18,594.36
Refund 199 An
2.7165.09
6.43
1,237.51
5)431.54
34.70
99.84
1,605.51
Expended
--1 - - - . - -
17,301.12
INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT
Balance to Revenue
1,415.64
Transfer from Sewer Reserve 4,370.00
West Street Water Extension
993.75
00.00
Forward 1943
187-68
5,363.75
Expended
00.00
Appropriation
Balance Forward 1944
187.68
322.22
Sewer System and Treatment Plant Construction 1"55,9.,53
Balance Forward 1943
1,562.37
158.29
Expended
1,559.53
Paid
Balance Forward 1944
2.84
Sewer Maintenance
10,000.00
2,153.88
Labor
19,000.00
1,712.28
Fuel
3.70
89.60
,,Current
cash Balance, December 31, 1943
80.61
Unclassified Expense
Grand Total
271.39
Appropriation
1,500.00
Transfer from Reserve
1,200.00
2,700.00
Expended
2,153.88
Balance to Revenue
546.,12
iSewer Extension
00.00
Forward 1943
9,000.00
Expended
00.00
Balance Forward 1944
9,000.00
Public Enterprises Total
244,183.36
5,363.7,5
322.22
100,000.00
19,000.00
Expended 19,000.00
55
INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT
Interest on Bonds
Transfer from Sewer Reserve 4,370.00
Appropriation
993.75
5,363.75
Expended
5,363.75
Interest on Temporary Loans
State Tax
Appropriation
800.00
Expended
322.22
Balance to Revenue
477.78
Temporary Loans Paid
158.29
Balance Outstanding 1943
100,000.00
Paid
100,000.00
Bonds Due 1943
Appropriation
10,000.00
Transfer from Sewer Reserve 9,000.00
Cash Drawn to pay Perpetual Clare
19,000.00
5,363.7,5
322.22
100,000.00
19,000.00
Expended 19,000.00
Interest and Maturing Debt Total
124,685.,97
AGENCY AND TRUST, REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
taxes
19,152.78
County Tax
12,577.51
State Tax
6,575.27
Fisheries and Game Licenses
1,042.00
Itefunds
158.29
Excise Tax
86.70
Taxes and Overpayments
71.59
rrust Funds
722.70
Cash Drawn to pay Perpetual Clare
719-00
-
Other Trust Funds
3.70
Agency and Trust, Refunds and Transfers Total 21,075.77
cash Balance, December 31, 1943
197,468.93
Grand Total
918,380.49
56
NON -REVENUE
246,000.00 Net Funded or Fixed Debt
Water Supply District Loan (Serial) 2,000.00
New School Loan 3,000.00
Water Mains Loan 27,000.00
Sewer System and Treat. Plant Cons. Loan 214,000.00
246,000.00 246,000.00'
DEFERRED REVENUE
31,257.44 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Not Due
Apportioned Sewer Assess. Revenue Due 1944 41541.6
Apportioned Sewer Assess. Revenue Due 1945 4,515.6
Apportioned iSewer Assess. Revenue Due 1946 4,486.4
Apportioned Sewer Assess. Revenue Due 1947 4,465;5
Apportioned Sewer Assess. Revenue Due 1948 4,457.9
Apportioned Sewer Assess. Revenue Due 194:9 4,426.4
Apportioned Sewer Assess. Revenue Due 1950 4,363.91
31,257.44 31,257.4,
BOND REICORD
Water Mains Loan—Serial Notes -21/4% due April 1, 1951
Outstanding December '31, 1943 27,000.0(
$4,000.00 Due Annually April 1, 1937 to 1946
$3,000.00 Due Annually April 1, 1947 to 1,951 <'
Interest Due April and October 1
Water Supply District Loan --,Serial Notes 4% due August 1, 1945
Outstanding December 31, 1943 2,000.00
$1,000.00 Due Annually August 1
Interest Due February 1 and August 1
Water Bonds (total) Outstanding `29 000.00
New School Loan—Serial-41/4% onds a January 15, 1944
Outstanding December 31, 1943 3,000.00
$3,000.00 Due Annually Januaxiy 5
57
Interest Due January 15 and July 15
chool Bonds (total) Outstanding 3,000.00
ewer System and Treatment Plant Construction Loran—
Serial Notes -2% Due February 1, 1968
Outstanding December 31, 1943 214,000 00
v
$9,000.00 Due Annually February 1, 1940.to 1957 inc. ;.
$8,000.00 Due Annually February 1, 1958 to 1968 inc.
Interest Due February 1 and August 1
weer Notes (total) Outstanding
214,000.00
ital Notes and Bonds Outstanding December 31, 1943
246,000.00
TRUST FUNDS
8,935.67 Cash and Securities
Williams School Fund (Principal)
1,000.00
Williams School Fund (Income)
971.31
Jacob Williams Lecture Fund (Principal)
2,000.00
Jacob Williams Lecture Fund (Income)
1,921.25
Perpetual Care Funds (Principal)
11,795.00
Perpetual Care Funds (Income)
1,248.11
3,935:67
18,93:5.67
TRIAL BALANCE
7,468.93 Cash on Hand December 31, .1943
25.00 School Department Cash Advance
50.00 Electric Light Department Cash Advance
2,907.09 Electric Light Deposit Fund Cash
68.56 Taxes 1942
5,391:16 Taxes 1943
160.33 Excise Tax 1943
383.57 Water Liens Added to Taxes 1943
1,149.65 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Added to Taxes 1943
366.66 Committed Inter est--iSewer Assessments 1943
1,700.02 Tax Titles
3,096.65 Tax . Title Possessions
58
59
60.00 Town Hall Rentals Accounts Receivable
49.40 Ambulance Accounts Receivable
,
�
North Main Street Sidewalk
435.,10
108.00 Rentals Town Property
Improvement East Street
321.67
51.80 School Department Tuition Accounts Receivable
f
Improvement Myrtle Street
136.90
134.67 Old Age Assistance Accounts Receivable
1,362.81
Chapter 90 Maintenance
Old Age Assistance Refunds
93
401.97
Infirmary
413.23 Public Welfare Accounts Receivable
.33
Tennis Courts at Memorial Park
337.00
52State Aid Accounts Receivable
��
Maintenance of Card- Field
25.004.00
U. S. Grant Old Age Assistance
g
1,110,62
Public Defense
1,752.67
U. S. Grant Old Age Assistance Administration
21.48
Pumping Station Guards
1,234.65
U. S. Grant Aid to Dependent Children
p
1.57
Company State Guard
55.23
U. S. Grant Aid to Dependent Children' Amin.
War Price and Rationing Board
592.43
23,084.45 Municipal Light Plant --Light & Power
.15
Mansfield Public Safety Committee
1,016.63
4,495.37 Municipal Light Plant --Jobbing
�'
Municipal Light O eration
p g p
46,131.58
5,031.09 Water Department -�S.ale of Water
West Street Water Extension
187.68
81.90 Water Department -Jobbing
Sewer System & Treatment Plant Construction 2.84
Bristol County Dog Fund
3.6
Sewer Extension
9,000.00
1 ;423.14 State and ,County Taxes
°`
Sewer Department Reserve
36,487.55
Excise Tax Revenue
Tax Titles Revenue
160.33
11,700.02
300,145.00
300,145.00
Tax Title Possessions Revenue
13,096.65
Departmental Revenue
1,341.10
Municipal Light Plana Revenue
27,579.82
Water Department Revenue
5,496.56
Special Assessments Revenue
1,.516.31211
Sale .of Town Property
4 723.3,5'
Nettie B. Lown.ey Library Fund500.00
Nettie B. Lowney Playground Fund
469.18
Alice I. Cobb Gift Fund
52000.00
Overlay 1942
68.56RZ
Overlay 1943.
7,577.06
Overlay Reserve
21,955.53
Reserve for School Department, Cash Advance 25.00
Reserve for Electric Light Dept., Cash Advance 50.00
Eleictric Light Deposit Fund
29 907.09
Pay Roll Deduc. for Purchase of Defense Bond_ s 190.25
Pay Roll Deduc. for Blue Cross Fees
-
Excess and Deficiency
.85AM-
93 872.13
Land Court Fees
342.88
West Mansfield Firs Station
1,000.00
Purchase of New Shade Trees
24.65
Forest Fire Patrol
150.00
155.55 Health and Sanitation
Purchase of Highway Truck
1,450.00
60
MANSFIELD MUNICIPAL LIGHTING DEPARTMEN
BALANCE SHEET — DECEMBER 31, 1943
ASSETS
INVESTMENTS
Plant Investment
$151,378.51
General Equipment
5,79:1.76
$157,170.2
CURRENT ASSETS
Operating Fund
$ 39,285.60
Depreciation Fund
6,845.98
Petty Cash
50.00
Guarantee Deposit Fund
2,907.09
Accounts Receivable—Light and Power 23,083.60
Accounts Receivable—Jobbing
4,660.97
Material's and Supplies—General
13,511.15
Distribution Tools
1,195.12
Office Supplies
417.00
91,956.51
PREPAID ASSETS
Insurance
29.58
UNADJUSTED DEBITS
Deferred Purchase under -Contract
13,404.36
TOTAL ASSETS
�^
$262.560.72
LIABI.LITIES AND SURPLUS
CURRENT LIA.B,ILITIES
Consumers' Deposits
$ 2,907.09
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
108.45
UNADJUSTED .�CREDIT;S
Contracted Purchase of Equipment
13 404.36
APPROPRIATED SURPLUS
Loans Repayment
$102,,500.00
Appropriations for Construction
;Repayment
12,688.82
1,15,188 82
PROFIT AND LOSS
Balance—D,ecem�ber 31, 1943
130,952.00
TOTAL LIABILITIEiS AND SURPLUS $262,560.T,
61
►r STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the year ending December 31, 1943
OPERATING REVENUE
Metered Sales—Lighting and Cooking $ 86;159.00
Metered Sales—Power 139,662.74
7 �Metered Sales --,To Other Utilities 405.38
Municb)al Revenue—Lighting and Power 7,003.11
Municipal ,Revenue—,Street Lighting 7,500.00
w:
51,
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE
OPERATING EXPENSES
Production 179,312.38
Distribution
1:9,544.26
Utilization 2,518.57
Commercial 4,.9186.75
New Business 184.44
General and Miscellaneous 13,765.13
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
. r NET OPERATING REVENUE
OTHER INCOME
, Interest Received
TOTAL INCOME
PHER DEDUCTIONS FROM INCOME
Interest on Consumers' Depas+its
,T INCOME—Transferred to Profit and Loss
DETAIL OF OPERATING EXPENSES
For the year ending December 31, 1943
t,ODUCTION
Eleictric Energy Purchased
STRIBUTION
Substation Superintendence
and Labor $ 6,667.10
Substation Supplies and Expenses 394.52
Operation of Distribution Lines 8,633.11
Distribution Supplies and Expenses 18.84
$240,730.23
220,311.53
20,418.70
192.60
20,611.30
100.78
$ 20,510.52
$179,312.38
TOTAL INCOME
PHER DEDUCTIONS FROM INCOME
Interest on Consumers' Depas+its
,T INCOME—Transferred to Profit and Loss
DETAIL OF OPERATING EXPENSES
For the year ending December 31, 1943
t,ODUCTION
Eleictric Energy Purchased
STRIBUTION
Substation Superintendence
and Labor $ 6,667.10
Substation Supplies and Expenses 394.52
Operation of Distribution Lines 8,633.11
Distribution Supplies and Expenses 18.84
$240,730.23
220,311.53
20,418.70
192.60
20,611.30
100.78
$ 20,510.52
$179,312.38
$240,730.23
220,311.53
20,418.70
192.60
20,611.30
100.78
$ 20,510.52
$179,312.38
Inspecting and Testing Meters
744.34
Removing and Resetting Meters
1,185.33
Removing and Resetting Transformers
357.29
Mnintenance of Substation Structures
13.2.3
,Maintenance of Substation Equipment
55-75
Maintenance of Distribution Lines
1,401.82
Maintenance of Consumers' Meters
64.43
Maintenance of Transformers
8.50
Total
UTILIZATION
Operation of Municipal Street Lamps
485.83
Maintenance of Municipal Street Lamps 1,964.81
,Maintenance of Consumers' Installations
67-93
Total
0OMME1RCIAL
Commercial Salaries
3,96,5-515
,Commercial Supplies and Expenses
1,021.20
Total
NEW BUSINESS
Advertising
149.44
Wiring for Appliances
35.00
Total
GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
Sialtary of Manager
395-92
Salary of General Office Clerks
1,44-9.23
,General Office Supplies and Expenses
197.02
General Office Rents
720.00
Insurance
790.20
Transportation Expense
57.01
Inventory Adjustments
59,6.41
Depreciation
8,707.69
Miscellaneous General Expense'
851.65
Total
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
19,544.26
2,518.57
4,986.75
184.44
63
STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
For the year 1943
�LANCE—JANUARY 1, 1943 $117,941.48
)D:
Net Income from State. of Operations 20,510.52 $138,45.2.00
(DUCT:
Appropriation for Street Lighting 7,500.00
,LANCE—DE,CEMBER 31, 1943 $130,952.00
L Increiase for Year
,STATEMENT OF KILOWATT HOURS
12 months ending December 31, 1943
ghting and Cooking 2,383,791
)wer 7,545,896
) Other Utilities 18,319
unicipal Revenue, Light & Power 404,516
anicipal Revenue, Street Li-ghtIg 345,960
3ED: Total Sold 10,698,482,
Station 7,087
Highway Traffic Lights, etc. 7,823 14"910
)TAL ACCOUNTED FOR
ITAL UNACCOUNTED FOR
,TIO OF UNACCOUNTED FOR
$ 13,010.52
11,700,652
10,713,392
987,260
8.44%
64
PLANT INVE.ST,MENT AND GENERAL EQUIPMENT
As of December 31, 1,943
(iShowing Net Additions and Application of Depreciation in Year)
Book
Book
Account Balance
Net
Depre-
Balance f
1-1-43
Additions
citation
12-3.1--43
Land $ 2,394.00
$
$
$ 2,394.0(
Structures 161194.33
89.45
323.716
15,960.0E
Transformer Substation
Equipment 18,428.90
784.20
17,644.7(
Poles, Fixtures and Over-
head Conductors 57,736.60
491.92
3,180.8.5
55,047.6
Consumers' Meters 14,207.03
57.75
1,043.76
13,221.02
Consumers' Meters
Installations 2,354.55
37.23
140.52
2,251.2E
Line Transformers 28,133.60
1,057.46
1,571.64
27,619.42
Transformer Inst'lat'ns 8,069.19
79.35
522.96
7,625.5E
+Street Lighting Equip. 9,449.92
48.55
804.48
8,693.9
Consumers' Premises
Equipment 1,256.37
335.52
920.8t'
PLANT INVEST-
MENT TOTALS $158,224.49
$1,861.71
$8,707.69 $151,378.51
Office Equipment $ 1,6117.35
$ 161.64 $
1,455.71
Transportation Equip. 4,115.84
165.84
3,950.0(
Laboratory Equipment 428.89
42.84
386.0
GENERAL EQUIP-
MENT TOTALS $ 6,162.08
$ 370.32 $
5,791.7(
65
MARRIAGES
Recorded in the Towyn of Mansfield for the year 1943
2
uary 17 Louis Victor L'Amoureux, Attleboro, Mass.
Alice Virginia Miller, Attleboro, Mass.
wary
1 William John Buckler, Dedham, Mass.
Elizabeth Kerr, Mansfield
2 Americo Vincent DePillo, Mansfield
Angela Rose Virginia Cutillo, Mansfield
14 Norman Alan Vickery, Mansfield
Gloria Alice DeLong, Mansfield
15 . Edwin Homer Bourne, Mansfield
Alice Bette Chabot, Plainville, Mass.
23 Charles Wesley Gillespie, Mansfield
Virginia Ella Chambers, Foxboro, Mass.
23 Joseph Winfield Belcher, Jr., Mansfield
Mildred Lorraine Glines, Foxboro, Mass.
30 Roger Joseph Sequin, New Bedford, Mass.
Carrie Mary Petrillo, Mansfield
2 Myles Conelius Franey, Mansfield
Thelma Louise Sankey, Mansfield
3 Francis Henry Bellew, Mansfield
Margaret Arlene Currivan, Mansfield
11 Ralph Bates Mason, Mansfield
Shirley Marlowe Mason, Franklin, Mass.
28 Thomas Lee Andrews Boyles, Westport, Mass.
Marjorie Louise Wilson,- W. Mansfield
2 Gordon Prescott Fuller, Mansfield
Ruth Grace Bolton, Mansfield
15 Robert Henry Calhoun, Mansfield
Ruth Elmira (Angell) Carnes, Attleboro, Mass.
19 John William Pritchard, Mansfield
Violet Mae Moore, Foxborough, Mass.
20 William Henry Reed, E. Providence, R. I.
Ethel Kathleen Pazsit, Mansfield
27 Harold Fuller Treen, Mansfield
Bertha Gertrude Cahoon, .Mansfield
25 Oliver, -Wesley Alderson, Mansfield
Barbara Beaton ,Baker,; Lynn,.,,. -Mass.
May
June
July
66
26 Raymond George Beaulieu, Mansfield
Beatrice Irene Tolchinsky, Mansfield
28 Stanley George Hayner, Mansfield
Catherine Rose D'Agostin.o, Mansfield
1 John Milton Ruddell, Jr., Anderson, Indiana
Mary Louise Knoll, Greencastle, Indiana
4 William John Watterson, Mansfield
Florence Louise Maday, Mansfield
6 Milton Stevens Ripley, Mansfield
Rachel Frances Swett, Mansfield
8 Edrick Allen Smith, Mansfield
Marguerite Ann McNamara, Newtonville, Masi
10 Roger Provines Stokey, Atlanta, Ga.
Edith Morton Robinson, Mansfield
12 Edward Everett Sheaff, Belgrade, Maine
Ruth Alma Devine, Mansfield
22 William Huyler Bertholf, Jr., Ridgewood, N.
Louise Alma Harrington, Newport, R. I.
30 Walter Eanes, Reedsville, N. C.
E+rmina Grace Mason, Mansfield
1 William Eugene Gave, Jr., Henniker, N. H.
Virginia Louise Currier, Mansfield
5 Tulio John Pieciandra, Mansfield
Maria Carmela Viscusi, North Attleboro, Mas.
6 Walter B. Winter, Norton, Mass.
Alice E. Gwilliam, Norton, Mass.
9 Frank Robert McLaughlin, E. Hartford, Coma.'
Mildred Estelle (Thompson) Youngman,
Mansfiel
12 Arthur Viewey, Mansfield
Violet Viola (Graves) Hastings, Mansfield
20 James Edward Bellew, Mansfield
Jennie May Lynch, Randolph, Mass.
21 Roger William Waite, Norton, Mass.
Jane Louise Hayes, Mansfield
' 22 Charles Henry Wright, No. Attleboro, Mass.
'Barbara Lee Greany, W. Mansfield
24 David Hayes Marston, Boston, Mass.
Helena 'Al'berta Griffin, Mansfield
3 David Henry Marsden, Taunton, Mass.
Mary Elizabeth Bartlett, Mansfield
67
7
Harrie William Titus, Mansfield
Anita Dora Metivier, Pawtucket, R. I.
15
Robert Otto Dudley, Mansfield
Ruth Gertrude ( Olney) Linscott, Mansfield
17
Harald Albert Peabody, Mansfield
Virginia Elwood Dustin, E. Mansfield
.ugust
7
Harry Marsh Newton, Mansfield
Lila Louise Thurber, Boston, Mass.
21
Howard Wellington Kinder, Somerville, Mass.
Muriel Winifred Cook, Mansfield
21
Edward Pratt Ball, Mansfield
Lila Mae Kelley, Westwood, Mass.
29
Charles Ralph Greenwood, Mansfield
Edith Elsie Hinchliffe, Attleboro, Mass.
eptember
1
Benoni Mowry Latham, Jr., Mansfield
Rita Cecilia Thibault, Mansfield
4
Edmund Leroy Wilson, W. Mansfield
Marjorie Atwood Prew, W. Mansfield
6
Louis Ralph Spiezio, Foxboro, Mass.
Gloria Mary Frongillo, Mansfield
8
Linzee Wallis, Mansfield
Gloria Allen, Salem, Mass.
9
Alan Crowell Whitehouse, Mansfield
Alice (Mugford) Jackson, Mansfield ,
25Chester
Gallus, West Wareham, Mass.
Elmerinda Margaret Garland, Mansfield
ctaber
9
Michael Frank Delleo, Groton, Conn.
Ida Rita D'Afile, Mansfield
16
Domenico Ferri, No. Providence; R. 1.
Mary Veronica Lascola, Pawtucket, R. I.
26
George Marcelle Ethier, Mansfield
Jessie Sharp (Drrake)_ Willis, Mansfield
ovember
6
Charles Thomas Birmingham, Milford, Mass.
Alice Elizabeth Mayday, Mansfield ,
20.
William Ernest Dunn, Mansfield
Maude (G-rady) Hutchinson, Malden, Mass.
20
Louis Michael Melcahorri, Mansfield: `
Angelina Mary DiRoma, W. , Springfield, Mass..
27
James Louis Cronin, E. Foxboro, Mass.
Louise. Noma Dalton, Mansfield
December
68
27 Sherwood Elden Prew, Mansfield
Helen Lillian Rita Szymkiew.icz, Pawtucket, R.
9 Angelo Rudolfo Delfino, Franklin, Mass.
Norma Gertrude Hastings, Mansfield
10 Harry Newell Wheeler, Mansfield
Ida May (Thomas) Rugg, Mansfield
18 Walter Sutton Cornell, Attleboro, Mass.
Alice Pauline Card, Mansfield
BIRTHS
Recorded in the Town of Mansfield four the year 1943
1942
January
30
Priscilla Alden Estes
1943
January
12
Richard Howard Baker
14
James- Arthur Wills
15
Robert Charles Alexander
18
Richard Anthony DeNunzio
19
Brenda Wuanita Madan
22
McKillop
24
Bolin
25
Partington
25
— Conrad
26
Brenda Cooney
27
Theresa Anne Antosca
30
Brenda Ida Pedind
31
Lishman
February
1
Judith Louise Monty
1
Ronald Ernest Corbett
3
Kathleen Houghton
3
Carol Ann Liberatore
4
Wayne Charles Goebel
5
Linda Lou Prescott
7
Engler
10
Peter Roland Hoogerzeil
11
Harry Anson Davis
1.1
Dorothy May Hunt
12
Donna Gail Stewart
Ralph H. and Marion F.
Robert L. and Doris B.
Fred E. and Agnes 0.
Gardner B. and Nyrhe G.
Louis A. and Helen C.
Charles L. and Edna M.
Donald and Margaret J.
Hugo H. and Angeline B.
Ralph R. and Ruth M.
Kenneth E. and Ruth C.
James H. and Florence C.
Louis G. and Rose C.
Joseph and Mary I.
Fred C. and Clara W.
Donald R. and Alice R.
Ernest A. and Ruth B.
John I. and Marie 0.
Frank J. and Clara A.
Charles and Viola S.
,Lenox J. and Mary B.
Frederick S. and Marjorie R
Roland A. and Dorothy C.
Joseph A. and June D.
Warren E. and Catherine B
Donald V. and Evelyn P.
16
Jacqueline Ann Bernardo
18
Jean D'Oliver. Lamoureux
21
Liberatore
22
Armiento
23
Robinson
3
Maureen Thelma Williams
5
Terre Ellis Chace
10
Ralph Lawrence DePillo
13
William Roger Bond
14
William Paul Ellis
17
Georgia Bartlett
18
Ronald Francis Ldnari
19
Morse
20
Francis Earl Macomber
20
Stillborn
24
Wilfred Joseph Laprise, Jr.
27
William John Upper
30
Pauline Ann Alfonso
April
10
George Edward Hodson
21
Anthony Tiatorio
26
Catherine Anne Santucci
26
Christine Stella Palanza
29
Joanne Marie Goodwin
29
Travers
29
Nancy Lee !Maxwell
30
Robert Lewis Crowe
May
4
Jill Marie Keating
11
Salvatore Costanzo
12
— Marcheselli
18
Stephen Thomas Branigan
,0
Robert Leo Malagrida
23
Thomas Joseph Long
,8
Roberta Lee Thompson
31
Edward Everett Sheaff
June
2
Harry Dominick Melfie, Jr.
3
Gloria Jean Nasise
3
Ruddell
6
Michael Joseph Alessandra
M.
Joaquim and Mary G.
Jean D. and Lorraine C.
John L. and Catherine C.
Joseph D. and Olympia T.
Theodore W. and Evelyn U.
Charles L. and Mary Q.
Edward S. and Marjorie E.
James J. and Emily F.
William R. and Ruby A.
William J. and Maryann D.
George H. and Barbara F.
Angela and Victoria C.
Erwin F. and Arlene S.
Clarence E. and Dorothy D.
Wilfred J. and Lildanne M.
George C. and Louise M.
Alfred and Annie F.
Elmer C. and Helen R.
Anthony and . Mary A.
Joseph J. and Mary C.
Salvatore and Mary D.
Earl C. and Festina T.
John S. and Florida D.
George H. and Helen L.
Robert H. and Audrey G.
Arthur L. and Virginia E.
Letterio and Alfonsina D.
Arthur E. and Fiorina A.
George H., Jr. and Winona B.
Leo J. and Lucy B.
Bartholomew A. and Alice G.
Robert and Sylvia C.
Edward E. and Ruth D.
Harry F. and Rose L.
Philip and Louise F.
John M., Jr. and Mary K.
Pietro and Mondina F.
70
12
Barbara Tenny Balch
13
Morse
18
Pantaleon
18
Philip Whitney Johnston
19
Peterson
22
Joyce Mllliday Goddard
22
Patrignani
23
Anne Carbonetti
29
Jenkans
30
Sylvio Albert Bravetti
July
1
Myrtle Louise Austin
2
Douglas Stuart May
7
John Murray Connor, Jr.
8
David Wayne Thibault
10
Carlin Ann Fales
18
Judith Mae Hall
19
Robert A -dams Freeman
24
David Hunter Rohde
27
Harris
31
Joseph Haig MacDonald
August
3
Richard Bruno Scarpellin!
5
Frongillo
6
Bradford Newell Eames
7
Jacquline Guerrini
8
Brian Earle Lizotte
10
Claire Marie Ferris
11
Donna Eloise Cleary
11
Dianne Elizabeth Cleary
12
John :Gene Scarpellini
17
Frank Carmen Farinella
22
Cheryl Ann McConnell
22
Judith Arlene Farinella
23
Frederick
23
Jones
23
Ralph Wesley Kelley
26
Linda Galanti
31
James Henry Mathews
September
1
Anita Louise Sanford
5
Joyce Elinor Kreimendahl
8
Joyce Ida O'Neil
Henry M., Jr. and .Myrtle
Samuel and Marion W.
John M. and Victoria M.
Robert G. and Alma W.
Malcolm F. and Helen M.
Frederick W. and Ruby R.
Theodore R. and Bambara
Charles L., Jr. and Helen
Francis E. and Clementina
Joseph H. and June W.
vc Ewer
G.
71
Elaine Amelia Mazzarino
Robert L. and Helen G.
2
g
Marlene Dominga Anacleto
Antone J. and Mamie L.
Norman F. and Edith M.
16
Muldoon
James E. and Eileen S.
Pastor C. and Blanche M.
Gertrude, Maria Pazsit
17DiGiovanni
15
Artillo A. and Frances P.
Philip C. and Loretta C.
16
20Sarro
Ralph and Rose N.
Albert A. and Marjorie C.
rT
21
Karen Marie Dauphinee
Bradley G. and Marie C.
Walter and Clara A.
26 `
Cynthia Woodman Cornish
William J. and Edith B.
Fragolini and Philipina C.
26
Charles Francis Delfino,
Romeo and Mary M.
Hugo A. and Wilma M.
29
Hartwell
Hilbert A. and Cora H.
Raymond and Etta F.
29
Paul Francis Gordon
Wallace J. and Eleanor S.
Sylvio A. and Alice C.
Henry M., Jr. and .Myrtle
Samuel and Marion W.
John M. and Victoria M.
Robert G. and Alma W.
Malcolm F. and Helen M.
Frederick W. and Ruby R.
Theodore R. and Bambara
Charles L., Jr. and Helen
Francis E. and Clementina
Joseph H. and June W.
Bruno and Margaret S.
John and Margaret C.
Newell T. and Margery B.
James and Gertrude B.
Edward and Florence B.
Harvey N. and Claire G.
Donald M. and Frances L.
Donald M. and Frances L.
Gino A. and Mary C.
Frank C. and Mary S.
Clarence W. and Beverley M,
Santino C. and Elia F.
Alfred J. and Madeline L.
Charles E. and Catherine C.
John J., Jr. and Achsah H.
Undo D. and Margaret D.
Charles H. and Ruby L.
James M. and Ruth B.
Julius R. and Gertrude B.
Lester J. and Laura P.
Melchior!
David Warren Cinelli
Wills
Jason Carver Jones
Bland -ori
Brown
Kristina McGoldrick
vetnber
Donald Douglas Davies
Mahoney
Diane Winnefred Hall
Joan Roberta Murray
Eleanor Jean Plante
Sandra Marie Ferrara
Robert Joseph Brunell
Laurence Jackson
Jeffrey Stuart Cheyne
Peter Michael Farnam
Hardy
Sally Louanne Nordberg
Tibbetts
Joseph and Maria M.
Harold W. and Phyllis M.
Edward R., Jr. and Leola H.
Joseph H. and Jennie P.
Andrew S. and Helen R.
Harry A. and Doris A.
William and Gertrude B.
Charles H., Jr. and Mar-
garet B.
Peter and Celia F.
Louis and Doris T.
William H. and Celia V.
Victor L. and Barbara C.
Amando C. and Adr7i.anna D.
Frederick W. and Char-
lotte U.
Daniel J. and Martha R.
Alfred W., Sr. and Maude M.
John F. and Mary M.
Charles H. and Noeline T.
Harry R. and Marjorie P.
Eugene A. and Rena A.
Paul and Velia F.
Armand J. and Rose T.
William A. and Helene M.
Harold A. and Ruth L.
George M. and Maderlene S.
Eugene A. and Alfreda H.
Harold A. and Margaret L.
Kenneth R. and Ruth H.
vc Ewer
G.
2
Elaine Amelia Mazzarino
2
William Kinley Moran
3
Robert Allen Wynn
5
Reilly
11
Gertrude, Maria Pazsit
15
William Warren Larrabee
H
16
Wesley Raymond Winton
17
Rodney Charles Stearns
Bruno and Margaret S.
John and Margaret C.
Newell T. and Margery B.
James and Gertrude B.
Edward and Florence B.
Harvey N. and Claire G.
Donald M. and Frances L.
Donald M. and Frances L.
Gino A. and Mary C.
Frank C. and Mary S.
Clarence W. and Beverley M,
Santino C. and Elia F.
Alfred J. and Madeline L.
Charles E. and Catherine C.
John J., Jr. and Achsah H.
Undo D. and Margaret D.
Charles H. and Ruby L.
James M. and Ruth B.
Julius R. and Gertrude B.
Lester J. and Laura P.
Melchior!
David Warren Cinelli
Wills
Jason Carver Jones
Bland -ori
Brown
Kristina McGoldrick
vetnber
Donald Douglas Davies
Mahoney
Diane Winnefred Hall
Joan Roberta Murray
Eleanor Jean Plante
Sandra Marie Ferrara
Robert Joseph Brunell
Laurence Jackson
Jeffrey Stuart Cheyne
Peter Michael Farnam
Hardy
Sally Louanne Nordberg
Tibbetts
Joseph and Maria M.
Harold W. and Phyllis M.
Edward R., Jr. and Leola H.
Joseph H. and Jennie P.
Andrew S. and Helen R.
Harry A. and Doris A.
William and Gertrude B.
Charles H., Jr. and Mar-
garet B.
Peter and Celia F.
Louis and Doris T.
William H. and Celia V.
Victor L. and Barbara C.
Amando C. and Adr7i.anna D.
Frederick W. and Char-
lotte U.
Daniel J. and Martha R.
Alfred W., Sr. and Maude M.
John F. and Mary M.
Charles H. and Noeline T.
Harry R. and Marjorie P.
Eugene A. and Rena A.
Paul and Velia F.
Armand J. and Rose T.
William A. and Helene M.
Harold A. and Ruth L.
George M. and Maderlene S.
Eugene A. and Alfreda H.
Harold A. and Margaret L.
Kenneth R. and Ruth H.
72
.DEATHS
Recorded in the Town of Mansfield for the year 1943
Date Name Yrs. Mo. Dys. Cause of Deat
1942
January
11 Stillborn
March
21 William Costello
September
3 Anna Scatalini
1943
January
6
James H. Sullivan
10
Mary E. Sliney
16
Annie Lef, avour
16
Helen J. Cuff e
17
Raymond Leonard
20
Barbara L. Cooper
29
Bertha E. Dunkerley
30
William D. Tillson
31
Lishman
31
Romolo Carnevali
February
5
William T. Arndt
12
Mary- P. Phaneuf
16
Edward Ochsner
19
Hattie L. Howe
20
George W. Mason
27
Emma Fisher
March
3
Lillian Adams
3
Ilda C. Baker
4
Caroline Prince
6
Edward A. Matthews
8
Clara M. Woods
11
Alice I. Cobb
13
John G. Peck
13
Emma A. Williams
20
Stillborn
24
Lincoln Dean
79 6 13 Cancer of Lungs
52 4 18 Melanotic Sarcoma
45
10
3 Carcinoma
Tuberculosis
70
10
4
Myocardial Fallui
71
1
25
Myocarditis
66
5
16
Heart Failure
2
2
2,6
Pneumonia
15
6
22
Nephritis
71
1
22
Carcinoma
72
24
Emphysema
Thrombosis
5
hrs. 10
min. Toxemia
63
1
15
Heart Disease
78
2
8
Heart Disease
63
2
19
Heart Disease
59
4
20
Thrombosis
92
7
4
Pneumonia
92
3
1
Pneumonia
88
5
18
Pneumonia
76
10
3 Carcinoma
48
7
26
Heart. Disease
86
22
Asphyxia
Pneumonia
90
3
19
Thrombosis
79
2
7
Jaundice Myocarc
Pneumonia
7 David Lane
-
tis
82
0
8
Arteriosclerosis
55
9
24
Emphysema
88
2
19
Pneumonia
47 Pneumonitis
73
Lpril
5 Dorris A. Stoddard
38
3
13
Asphyxia
5 Joyce Stoddard
3
6
22
Asphyxia
5 David S. Stoddard
37
6
27
Asphyxia
7 Ellen J. Erving
67
1
4
Pneumonia
7 David Lane
67
1
19
Heart Disease
9 Ada A. Ainsworth
73
4
20
Carcinoma
S Esther F. Barnard
89
10
8
Dermatitis
5 Lucy E. Moultrop
101
6
18
Arteriosclerosis
i Catherine D. Tormin
73
11
0 Thrombosis
I Charles N. Crane
190
9
20 Arteriosclerosis
I Jennie H. Waterman
79
3
14 Diabetis
I Michael E. Dunn
81
9
13 Cafroinoma
3 Anna McColl
46
1
22 Asphyxia
ane
43
11
14
3 Ruddell
1
hr Prematurity
I Vernon M. DeLong
49
1
22 Thrombosis
5 Helen Shea
43
7
19 Cardiac Failure
) Walter B. Marden
63
7
27 Gangrene
) Nellie F. Ball
68
4
16 Pneumonia
Morse
2 hrs.
8 min. Atelectasis
Alice Long
40
Cardiac Decompen-
Mary E. Porter
67
3
sation
I Helen E. Phillips
72
4
8
Thrombosis
i Frances Patrignani
13
Pneumonia
i Charles H. Pratt
80
1
25
Cirrhosis
o Daisy MOOrhouse
60
Heart Disease
Margaret L. Moore
43
11
14
Cholelithiasis
Anna Cobb
75
10
28
Hemorrhage
Josephina Scialoia
84
3
10
Senility
Emil Gross
48
8
13
Silicosis
Harry I. Phillips
49
4
16
Carcinoma
agust
Mary E. Porter
67
3
8
Thrrombosis
Grace G. McGinn
67
1
19
Heart Disease
Everett L. Pa:delfor,d
85
5
29
Arteriosclerosis
Harry M. Drew
57
3
9
,Mitral Insufficiency
Mildred Henderson
40
11
8
Cardiac Failure
September
5
William J. Daly
5
Wilson T. Putnam
16
Charles G. Robinson
16
Louise Antosca
17
Marie Arndt
18
Ernest L. Willis
25
Lettie E. Jones
26
Catharine Emard
October
1
John Ogul
2
Nannie M. Skinner
9
Margaret A. Woodlock
12
Thomas H. Friary
15
Emma J. Veaud.rey
16
Ann M. O'Keefe
19
James B. Manning
23
Helene C. Harris
25
Gertrude T. Greene
29
Elizabeth M. Clark
November
2
Frank N. Atwood
12
Caroline Ray
14
Flora L. Macomber
14
John R. Williams
18
Janet E. George
20
Frederick S. Griffin`
22
Bezie McCart
25
Charles H. Stearns
Deceinber
2
Carrie A. Grant
2
Theresa Meninno
5
Isabelle B. Hiltz
21
Fred Sanborn
21
Edith A. Tennant
25
George R. Osborne
26
Bertha J. Sargent
27
Andrew J. Grinnell
28
Hardy
29 Ernest St. Pierre
74
60
3
14
Mitral Lesion
85
9
24
Arteriosclerosis
65
10
7
Arteriosclerosis
74
10
14
Myocarditis
73
3
10
Natural Clauses
73
4
17
Myocarditis
76
6
20
Myocarditis
67
7
18
Hanging
67
5
12
Thrombosis
78
9
1
Myocarditis
69
11
20
Drowning
72
8
6
Thrombosis
77
8
11
Heart Disease
70
0
5
Thrombosis
84
8
22
Myocarditis
53
7
16
Malignancy
69
5
28
Nephritis
76
11
16
Thrombosis
65
0
27
Pneumonda
76
10
Carcinoma
74
9
9
Thrombosis
63
7
23
Arteriosclerosis
76
6
25
Hemorrhage
72
Aneurysm
79
7
23
Hemorrhage
68
6
30
Hemorrhage
74
10
23
Carcinomatosis
50
10
Shock
67
5
27
Pneumonia
75
0
20
Heart Disease
73
3
20
Pneumonia
82
0
5
Arteriosclerosis
69
5
5
Heart Disease
90
3
25
Myocarditis
3 Min.
Asphxyia Neonato-
rum
68
Broncho Pneumonia
Gangrene
September
5
William J. Daly
5
Wilson T. Putnam
16
Charles G. Robinson
16
Louise Antosca
17
Marie Arndt
18
Ernest L. Willis
25
Lettie E. Jones
26
Catharine Emard
October
1
John Ogul
2
Nannie M. Skinner
9
Margaret A. Woodlock
12
Thomas H. Friary
15
Emma J. Veaudrey
16
Ann M. O'Keefe
19
James B. Manning
23
Helene C. Harris
25
Gertrude T. Greene
29
Elizabeth M. Clark
November
2
Frank N. Atwood
12
Caroline Ray
14
Flora L. Macomlber
14
John R. Williams
18
Janet E. George
20
Frederick S. Griffin,
22
Bezie McCart
25
Charles H. Stearns
December
2
Carrie A. Grant
2
Theresa Meninno
5
Isabelle B. Holtz
21
Fred Sanborn
21
Edith A. Tennant
25
George R. Osborne
26
Bertha J. Sargent
27
Andrew J. Grinnell
28
— . Hardy
29 Ernest St. Pierre
74
60
3
14
Mitral Lesion
85
9
24
Arteriosclerosis
65
10
7
Arteriosclerosis
74
10
14
Myocarditis
73
3
.10
Natural Causes
73
4
17
Myocarditis
76
6
20
Myocarditis
67
7
18
Hanging
67
5
12
Thrombosis
78
9
1
Myocarditis
69
11
20
Drowning
72
8
6
Thrombosis
77
8
11
Heart Disease
70
0
5
Thrombosis
84
8
22
Myocarditis
53
7
16
Malignancy
69
5
28
Nephritis
76
11
16
Thrombosis
65
0
27
Pneumonia
76
10
Carcinoma
74
9
9
Thrombosis
63
7
23
Arteriosclerosis
76
6
25
Hemorrhage
72
Aneurysm
79
7
23
Hemorrhage
68
6
30
Hemorrhage
74
10
23
Carcinomatosis
50
10
Shock
67
5
27
Pneumonia
75
0
20
Heart Disease
73
3
20
Pneumonia
82
0
5
Arteriosclerosis
69
5
5
Heart Disease
90
3
25
Myocarditis
3 Min.
Asphxyia Neonato-
rum
68
Broncho Pneumonia
Gangrene
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
. Ending D ` 31, L'
79
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
1943
Francis Gallipeau ............ Term Expires January 1944
;nry L. Paine Term Expires January 1944
x1ton S. Mason ................ Term Expires January 1945
die H. Tucker ................. Term Expires January 1945
rey L. Slayton ................. Term Expires January 1946
ORGANIZATION
rey L. Slayton .................................. Chairman
rt L. Merrill ........................................ .Clerk
Regular Meetings are held in the Superintendent's office,
nior High School, on the third Wednesday of each month at
30 o'clock p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
]RT L. MERRILL
Office, Senior High School .................. Telephone 510
Residence, 18 Carpenter Avenue Telephone 104
The Superintendent's Office is open on school days from 8:30
12:00 and 1:00 to 4:30 o'clock; Saturdays, 9:00 to 12:00. The
iperintendent's Office hours are from 3:30 to 4:30 on school
Vs; other times by appointment.
SUPERINTENDENT'S SECRETARY
nice E. Haines, 10 Church Street ............ Telephone 141
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
. Mitchell Wasserman, 325 North Main Street .. Telephone 46
SCHOOL NURSE
na G. Vallett, R.N., 226 East Street .......... Telephone 6,24
ATTENDANCE OFFICER
ger C. Thayer, 11 Newton Street .............. Telephone 136
SCHOOL CALENDAR
11Term ................ September 7 thru December 17, 1943
-st Winter Term ........ December 27 thru February 18, 1944
on.d Winter Term .......... February 28 thru April 14, 1944
ring Term ....................... April 24 thru June 21, 1944
80
HOLIDAYS
Columbus Day ............... " . * '' .... October 12, 194
Bristol County Teachers' Ass'n Meeting ........ October 29, 194
Armistice Day Recess ................ November 11 and 12, 194
Thanksgiving Recess .. November 24 (noon) to November 28, 194
Good Friday .................................... April 7, 194
MemorialDay .................................. May 30, 194,
SCHOOL SESSIONS
High School—One session, from 8:30 to 1:55, with a recess ol.
twenty minutes.
Junior High School -8:30 to 11:50, and 1:00 to 2:30, with a receis
of twenty minutes in the forenoon session.
Elementary Schools—Paine, Roland Green, and Spaulding Schools
8:30 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 2:45; John Berry School, 8:15 t(
11:45 and 1:00 to 2:15; all with recess periods of twenty min
utes in the forenoon session.
NO -SCHOOL SIGNALS
Three double blasts on the fire alarm (2-2-2), with the street light.
turned on and off intermittently.
7:15 a.m. No morning session for the high school.
7:30 ia.m. No morning session for elementary and junloi
high schools.
12:15 p.m. No afternoon session for elementary and junior
high schools.
Radio announcements will be broadcast over Station WNAC at
intervals between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m.
ENTRANCE AGE TO FIRST GRADE
In order to enter school in September, a child must be 6 years
of age on or before Dee -ember 31st of that same year.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1943
RECEIPTS
School Appropriation, 1943 .............. $111,500.00
EXPENDITURES
General Control:
Super-initen.dence, Enforcement of Law,
Office Expense, and Census Enumeration.. 5,558.53
Expenses of Instruction:
Salaries .................... $75,801.23
81
Textbooks ..................
1,606.94
Supplies ....................
3,042.53
Operation of School Plants:
Fuel, Light, Gas, Water,
Telephones ...............
5,715.42
Janitors' Salaries ...........
7,298.51
Janitors' Supplies ............
585.57
Repairsand Maintenance ................
Auxiliary Agencies:
Health .....................
2,262.96
Transportation of Pupils .....
4,932.00
Cafeterias ..................
564.00
Americanization Classes ......
308-88
Tuition at County Training
School ....................
43351
Libraries ...................
53.17
Graduation Expense .........
165.65
Miscellaneous ...............
242.39
Outlay — Furniture and Furnishings ....
Total Expenditures ..............
Balance........................
Trade Schools Tuition
Appropriation...........................
Expended ................... $ 440.01
Balance .................... 59.99
Purchase of School Athletic Equipment
Appropriation ..........................
Expended ................... $ 500-00
Balance ....................
REIMBURSEMENTS
Received by the Town on account of Schools,
but not available to the School Department:
From the Commonwealth
Trade School Tuition ...... $ 230.84
80,450.70
13,599.50
2,926.89
8;96256
$111,498.38
1.62
$111,500.00
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
82
General School Fund, Part I 9,006.31
Tuition and Transportation of
State wards boarded in
Mansfield ............... 950.65
Tuition of Ward of the City
of Boston boarded in Mans-
field 87.10
$10,274.90
STATISTICS
L School Census, October 1943:
5-7 7-16 Totals
Years Years
Boys 97 427 524
Girls .............. 90 410 500
187 837 1024
2. Attendance Report (September 1942 to June 1943) :
Number of pupils enrolled 1068
Average membership 1045
Average daily attendance 957
Number of days schools were in session:
Elementary .................................... 169
Junior High ................................ 169
SeniorHigh .................................... 174
3. Total Enrollments for the Schools by Grades and by Schools,
October 1, 1943:
Schools Grades
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Tet.
Sr. High 72 60 58 190
Jr. High 34 86 100 102 322
R. Green 40 38 34 31 95 47 285
Spaulding 43 27 25 35
130
Paine 15 15 25 13 68
John Berry 14 11 14 13 10 8 70
Totals 112 91 98 92 105 89 86 .100 102 72 60 58 1,065
4. Present Enrollment in Vocational Schools, December 1943:
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Boston Trade School (Day Classes) .................. 2
Attleboro Trade School (Day Classes) 1
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
'o; the School Committee and Citizens of Mansfield:
I submit herewith my ninth annual report of the Mansfield
'ublic Schools. This report is condensed as much as possible in
rder to conserve paper.
Faculty Changes
>enior High School:
Mr. Raymond Locke of Bristol, Vermont, was elected principal
f the high school to replace Mr. Addison B. Craig, who resigned
o accept a commission in the Navy.
Mr. Theodore Ricci, Jr., of Boston was elected teacher of
lathematics and Science.
Miss Ethel Armstrong of Camden, Maine, was elected teacher
f Mathematics.
Mr. John P. Certuse resumed his duties as teacher -coach in
February, after receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy.
Mr. Vincent Gori, the temporary coach, resigned to accept a
oaching postition in Attleboro.
Mr. Fred Hadlock, a former principal of the high school, and
aper teacher of Mathematics, retired in June, after serving thirty
rears as a member of the high school faculty. Mr. Hadlock en -
[eared himself to the .whole community through his kindly interest
n everyone. The Mansfield Teachers' Club sponsored an informal
•eception for him, at which time he was greeted by members of
each class dating back as far as 1904, the year Mr. Hadlock came
;o Mansfield. As a tribute of real esteem, he was presented With
t purse from his pupils and friends.
Tunior High School:
Mr. Harold Qualters resigned as teacher of Commercial sub-
iects to accept employment with the Foxboro Company. Mrs.
Ernest Marshall was appointed a Substitute Teacher of Gommer-
=ial subjects.
Mr. Robert Burgess, teacher of Manual Arts, resumed his
work in February, after an honorable discharge from the Army.
He resigned at the close of the school year to accept a similar
position in Ipswich.
Mr. William Eastman was elected Manual Arts teacher in
September.
Miss Margaret Donaghue, formerly a substitute, was elected
a teacher in the Junior High School.
Other Changes
Miss Hazel Haddox, a graduate student at Harvard Univer-
sity, was elected part-time supervisor of Music to succeed Mr.
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Frederick Kempf, who resigned in July to .accept a position in
Concord, Mass.
Mrs. Corra Nelson was elected Cafeteria ,Manager in the Senior
High School, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs.
Grace Bolton Fuller.
,Mr. Richard Gove was elected janitor of the Junior High
School to succeed Mr. William Eastman.
Dr. Frederick S. Griffin, school physician for seven years, was
stricken ill while attending the Mansfield -Foxboro football game
in November. He died shortly after :being taken to the hospital.
He is mourned by the faculty, friends, and the school children
whom he so dearly loved. Dr. Griffin was the chief sponsor of the
,School Band Fund, through which school children are able to buy
musical instruments.
Dr. Mitchell Wasserman was elected school physician in De-
cember.
Curriculum
A new course in World Geography was added to the High
School curriculum to acquaint the pupils with the changes that
have taken place at home and in countries with which we are rap-
idly becoming closely associated.
Two half-year full-time pre -induction courses entitled The
Fundamentctls of Electricity and The Fundamentals of Shopwork
were offered to senior boys in an endeavor to help speed the war
effort.
A full-time course in Physical Education _for both boys and
girls went into effect in June.
The Iowa Standard Tests of Basic Skills were given to pupils
in grades 1 through 4. The tests measure the degree off educa-
tional achievement as well as the efficiency of the teaching the
children receive.
Music
The annual School Music Festival was held May 25th in the
Town Hall. On Memorial Day the School Band led the Town
Parade. They also played for the Firemen at their Memorial
Sunday Parade in June. New white uniforms have been purchased
from the Band Fund for the Drum Major and two Majorettes.
Rationing
In February the schools were closed three days at which time
the teachers issued War Ration Book No. 2. In October the schools
were closed three days when the teachers issued War Ration Book
No. 4.
War Savings Stamps
Stamp drives were carried on in the various schools durinf
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ie year. Interest increased daily as the schools participated in
keen contest to see which would be first to win the much -coveted
[inute Man Flag. The Roland Green school won and had its flag
aising on March 29, 1943 in the morning with a Patriotic Pro -
ram. The Junior High had its flag raising exercises the same
ay a few hours later. The John Berry school became eligible and
ised its flag two months later.
Americanization Classes
The ,closing exercises and banquet of the Americanization Class
ere held in the Gloria-Columbo Hall on February 18, 1943. Cer-
ficates of attendance were awarded those with perfect attend-
nce records. Diplomas were awarded to those completing the
ementary, intermediate, and advanced courses._
Transportation
The School Department was glad to comply with the State
!apartment of Education's requirement that all bus routes be
ortened as much as possible in order to conserve gasoline, tires
nd equipment. ` An extensive report was submitted to the State
!epartment indicating the number of bus routes, bus pupils trans-
orted on each route, and the amount of gas used daily by the
asses. A map of the Town showing where the children lived was
Iso included in the report. Our bus routes were approved by the
fi'ice of Defense Transportation and the State Department of
Iducation.
-Repairs and Improvements
The outside doors of the High -School were painted. The walls
nd ceilings in two of the high school classrooms were repainted
nd new shades installed. The girls' shower room was newly
Two classrooms in the Roland Green School were completely
;finished, the ceilings in three other -classrooms were whitened.
The outside trim at the John Berry School was painted.
,reens were made for the auditorium and one of the classrooms.
The outside painting of the Spaulding School was completed.
A new steel flagpole was erected at the Paine School to re -
ace the old wooden one which had blown down.
Repairs were made on 'the wooden flagpoles at the Roland
reen and John Berry Schools respectively. The poles at both
hools were repainted.
Conventions
The annual Teachers' Convention for Bristol County was held
October at Fall. River. The annual convention of New England
id Massachusetts School Superintendents was held in April at
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I wish to express my appreciation for the cooperation
loyal support of the School Committee and teachers.
Respectfully submitted,
BERT L. MERRILL
Superintendent of Sel
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Bert L. Merrill
,Superintendent of Schools
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Merrill:
At the beginning of this report may I express to you, the
school committee, the teachers, parents, students and all that hav(
made this year a success, my sincere appreciation. Working witl
the entire staff has been a pleasure. Only as educational progres
zz
is achieved through cooperation, can we hope to keep our eduea`
tion al program of the greatest value to our students.
Colleges are continuing to accept students on the accelerated
program with a minimum of requirements. Of the boys in last
year's Senior class, five were accepted by this program into ac-
credited
c-cre sited colleges (three to Brown University, one to Tuft's College
and one to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) and eight members
of the class joined the armed forces before the date of graduation.
These above students were granted a diploma in June, although
by the school committee they were excused from classes after
February 1, 1943. To date, there are twenty-one boys of last
year's graduating class in the armed forces of our country.
The Victory Corps, so thoroughly organized last year has been
carried over into the program with the groups assisting with the
American Red Cross and by the wrapping and labelling of mate-
rials for the members of our armed forces.
Throughout this fall there has been an increasing desireby
the pupils to help in industry where many are employed for after-
noon and evening work; this not only helps the student but re-
lieves much of the man -power shortage which is so critical. By;
the purchase of war stamps and bonds all students have expressed'
their desire to help.
Throughout the entire program there has been the physical'
and mental awareness that boys and girls must in their high
school, be prepared to the fullest to accept and carry on the re-
sponsibilities of an upset world and to obtain, through clear logical
thinking, the knowledge to confront the problems of our world'
when final submission of the foe is accepted.
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Many of our students are confronted with little or no choice
the future, their destiny has been established, while a few will
privileged to continue their educational development in a way
their own choice. In the belief that the school should and must
cept some of the social development of its students, many oppor-
nities have been opened for them to organize and plan social
nctions these have been well attended by a large majority of
e `student body. I am pleased to report that on all occasions, all
embers of the student body have shown a keen interest and
iowledge of planning, conduct, and responsibility with regard to
cial standards.
The Army and Navy Qualifying Tests given through the co-
reration of the secondary schools was taken by -fifteen boys on
Aril 2, 1943. On November 9, 1943, the same test was repeated,
this time sixteen boys took the test.
In order to further strengthen the social science department,
course during the Senior year for students that plan to go to
ll'ege will be added to the curriculum. This course will serve as
refresher of American History and include, American Govern-
3nt, National and International Relations.
The Iowa Educational Tests that were given this fall for the
�st' time to the tenth grade will be given to the incoming Sopho-
are class.
Because of the present and probably the continued global in -
rest, it would seem wise to encourage as many students as possi-
to elect the course in World Geography -the same to acquaint
dividuals with lands and peoples that they may soon encounter.
Activities
Fhleticcs
kethall 19424943 (Winter)
sity played 12 games; won 1, lost 11.
cent D. Gori, coach.
eball 1942-1943 (Spring)
sity played 9 games; won 5, lost 4.
a P. Certuse, Coach.
tball 1943-1944 (Fall)
sity played 10 games; won 5, lost 4, tied 1.
.i P. Certuse, Coach.
let'ic Association, Mr. John_P. Certuse, advisor.
mistry Club, Mr. Theodore. Ricci, advisor.
rs Play
ss of 1944, "Every ' F-amily Has One."
Margaret L. Donaghue, coach.
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Presented, November 25, 1943.
Publications
Year Book, Class of 1944.
Mr. Theodore Ricci, Jr., advisor.
The Tatler
Miss Mildred L. Hannon, advisor.
Graduation, JaUne 1943.
Class of 1943 63 graduated 17 honor group
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND S. LOCKE
Principal
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Bert L. Merrill
Superintendent of Schools
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit my 12th annual report as principal of the
Central Junior High School for the year ending December 31, 1943.
Throughout the year both faculty and pupils have entered
enthusiastically into the many war time activities designed to pave
the road for victory. For example, the sale of War Bonds and
Stamps, in which over ninety per cent of the pupils took part, now
amounts to $11,344.55. Likewise, in the drive for waste paper, the
.students of the Junior High School served eagerly. The money re-
sulting from the sale will be used -to purchase an encyclopedia,
much needed for outside reference work in all classes.
As in former years, the Junior High School can boast a
hundred per cent enrollment in the Junior Red Cross. Under the
direction of the local chapter, several projects have been carried
out in the manual training and sewing classes to further the work
of this organization.
In the classroom an effort has been made to adjust the curri-
culum to the needs of a nation at war. Special emphasis has been
placed on scientific and historical studies. In 1942, it was thought
wise to extend the time devoted to teaching general science and
mechanical drawing. This practice has been continued with bene-
ficial results. Educational films on scientific subjects, shown regu-
larly throughout the school year, have stimulated the interest of
the pupils in modern scientific developments.
To keep pace with recent trends in education, new textbooks
have been purchased in history and geography for grades seven
and eight, and in science and English in ;grade nine. Subserip-
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tions to The Readers Digest, The National Geographic, Natwe,
and Yaut:h Today offer the pupil excellent supplementary reading.
In the hygiene classes special stress has been laid on the im-
portance of physical fitness. Examinations for defective sight and
hearing have been conducted in all grades, and the parents were
notified in every case where medical care was needed.
The Terman,McNermer tests, designed. to measure mental
ability, were given to all pupils in Grade 9. These standardized
nests assist the teacher in discovering the special needs of the indi-
vidual student.
Supervised study has been continued with excellent results.
There have been relatively few subject failures and large honor
rolls in all classes. The regular schedule of home assignments has
lessened the burden of home study and has helped maintain a high
standard of achievement.
If a pupil fails to receive a passing mark, _his parents are
notified and invited to talk the matter over with the individual
teacher. To assure the close cooperation between home and school,
the parents are urged by a letter, sent out at the beginning of the
year, to discuss any problems that may arise with the different
members of the faculty. Many avail themselves of ,this oppor-
tunity.
A regular schedule of games was played in football and base-
ball. In the winter a boys' basketball team was organized, but
the games were confined to intramural contests.
At this time I wish to take the opportunity -,to thank the
School Committee for their kind cooperation throughout the year.
I also wish to express my appreciation to the teachers for their
able assistance, and to assure you of my gratitude for your kindly
advice and friendly interest.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. KELLY
Principal
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Bert L. Merrill
Superintendent of Schools
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit for your approval my 13th annual report
of the Health work conducted in the Mansfield schools for the
year 1943.
The year has added many more responsibilities to our schools
due to present conditions. More follow-up has been made, and
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larger numbers of pupils taken to their homes and supervised.
Health inventories have been made of all pupils in the High
School. A report of these findings has been submitted. Boys and
girls participating in athletics of various types have been given
a rigid examination in both High and Junior High Schools. With
the exception of a few all were found to .be in good physical con-
dition. Of defects found all have been corrected.
Health inspections have been made at various intervals ox
when the occasion has arisen.
Vision tests were given in the High School by means of the
Mass. Vision tester. Notices were sent to parents of failures and
excellent cooperation was given in the correction of faulty sight.
104 pupils were tested with 11 failures and 17 partial failures. -'
41 wearing glasses were being tested expertly. It is hoped that
our Department will purchase this tester to be used in all schools.
This type of tester provides a method of screening out pupils who
require an examination by an eye specialist.
Audiometer tests were given to all pupils in the High School.
A number of failures were noted and consultations were held with
all pupils in this group.
The Dental Clinic has been carried on as in previous years
for pupils in the first four grades.
A pre-school conference was held in May with 40 children of
the entering group being examined, also nutritional advice to the
parents as to the child. This was made possible by the Visiting
Nurse Association in cooperation with the School' Department.
A diphtheria Clinic sponsored by the Mansfield Board of
Health in cooperation with the School Department was held in
November with 81 children from 6 months to twelve years having
had the protective treatment.
A large number of minor diseases have been noted for the
year with German Measles and Measles being outstanding. These
have been of a mild nature with no serious complications.
Classroom talks together with individual conferences have
been conducted during the year.
Professional meetings and demonstrations have been attended
during the year.
Your cooperation together with the school committee, Board
of Health, and teachers has been very helpful and necessary to
carry on an efficient Health program in our schools.
Respectfully submitted,
ANNA G. VALLET, R. N.
School Nurse
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE1,S
rt L. Merrill
aice E. Haines
>zel M. Haddox
ina G. Vallett, R. N.
Superintendent of Schools
Secretary to Superintendent
Music Supervisor
School Nurse
litchell Wasserman, M.D. School Physician
4oger C. Thayer Attendance Officer
ligh School:
tay and S. Locke, Principal Guidance
1t'hel M. Armstrong
Plane Geometry, Salad & Trig., Math,
Algebra
ohn P. Certinse
Physics, Phys. Ed., Athletics
Diary E. Driscoll
Law & Buying, Office Practice, Sten-
ography
^heodore Ricci, Jr.
Chemistry, Aeronautics, Algebra, Gen.
Math
Mildred L. Hannon
English
(ls�a H. Henc'he'1
Typewriting
taymond E. Jenkins
Bookkeeping
Mildred H. Jones
Biology, World Geography, Latin
Vinnifred C. Lyman
English
.1verett W. Robinson
Social Sciences
Wrilla Shepard
French, Spanish
Mildred M. Whitmore
Domestic Science
3riscilla Lewis
Girls' Physical Education
orra Nelson
Cafeteria Manager
xeorge W. Davis
Janitor
rumor High School:
fames J. Kelly, Principal General Science
ATil'liam Eastman Man. Training, Mech. Drawing
Ileanor F. Darmedy English, Civics
Vl.argaret Donaghue Latin, English, Civics
Frances A. Graham English
_)atheryn L. Marshall Mathematics, Business Practice
Mdldred F. Morse History, Geography
Anne C. Raleigh Mathematics, tClerieal Practice
Abbie G. Sealey Geography, Hygiene, Voc. Guidance
Elizabeth L. Tobey Sewing, Cafeteria 'Manager
Julia K. Vaughan Mathematics, Civics, Algebra
Margaret E. Welch History
Alice M. Gallup Grade VI
Richard Gove Janitor
Roland Green Scho-ol:
Donald E. Buekwol,d, Prin. Grade VI
Mary J-. Corbett
Grade I
Edith E. Davis
Grade V.
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Alice M. Foster
Grade V
Edith F. Guild
Grade II
Rhena M. Horton
Grade V
Marion G. Janes
Grade VI"
Margaret A. Palladino
Grade IV
Mildred E. Pilkington
Grade III
Clinton Brown
Janitor
Spaulding School:
Emma L. Shapleigh, Prin.
Grade IV
Mary E. Parsons
Grade II
Sarah B. Scoot
Grade I
M. Helena Vallett
Grade III
Charles Ulm
Janitor
Paine School:
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Susan B. Grebenstein, Prin.
Grades III and IV
Minnie E. Milke
Grades I and II
Joseph Maday
Janitor
John Berry School:
E. Elizabeth Herrick, Prin.
Grades V and VI
Clara R. Kennedy
Grades- I and II
Velma Moretti
Grades III and IV
Fredson J. Munroe
Janitor
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Index
Births.................................................
68
Boardof Assessors ...................................
23
BondRecord ...........................................
56
Deaths........._...................................
72
DogOfficer............................................
20
FireDepartment .......................................
16
Health Officer ..........................................
15
Inspectorof Animals....................................
6
Inspector of Buildings..................................
24
Inspector of Slaughtering ............. ............
6
Inspectorof Wires.....................................
34
Listof Jurors..........................................
25
Mansfield Municipal Lighting Department ................
60
Marriages
65
Milk Regulations Inspector ..............................
6
Planning Board .........................................
27
PoliceDepartment ......................................
21
P-ablic Library Trustees................................
27
Roster of Town Officers .................................
3
.School Department .....................................
77
,Sealer of Weights and Measures .........................
22
TownA ecountant......................................
35
TownClerk ....... .............................. ...
7
TowynCollector.........................................
30
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Town CounseI..........................................
34
TownInfirmary ........................................
20
TownManager .........................................
17
Town Treasurer ........................................
28
TrialBalance ..........................................
57
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