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Home My Public Portal About1950 Town Report I ' V I 1 II, I !I 195 1i ANNUAL R EpORT m OF THE � I TOWN OFF ICERS 0 WD o Z? o _ J � O Ln ORLP—AbkNS M A S S A C H U S E T T S FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1950 1 4 , ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OF ORLEANS �g°%WAW A �� s9 For the Year Ending December 31, 1950 Primed by KENDALL PRINTING 00.. FALMOUTH, MASS. i 3 I TOWN OFFICERS Moderator Kenrick A. Sparrow Term Expires February, 1951 Selectmen and Assessors LeRoy A. Nickerson, Chairman Term Expires February, 1951 Arthur R. Finlay Term Expires February, 1952 Frederick J, Colby, Clerk Term Expires February, 1953 Board of Health LeRoy A.Nickerson Term Expires February, 1951 Arthur R. Finlay Term Expires February, 1952 Frederick J.Colby,Chairman Term Expires February, 1953 Board of Public Welfare LeRoy A. Nickerson Term Expires February, 1951 Arthur R. Finlay, Chairman Term Expires February, 1952 Frederick J. Colby Term Expires February, 1953 School Committee Arthur W. Ross, Secretary Term Expires February, 1951 Carlton W.Smith, Chairman Term Expires February, 1952 R. Frederick Raddin Term Expires February, 1953 Town Clerk,Treasurer and Collector of Taxes Abbie F. Mitchell Term Expires February, 1951 4 Trustees Snow Library Ora W. P. Cole Term Expires February, 1951 Harry H. Snow Term Expires February, 1952 Florence H. Smith Term Expires February, 1953 Constables Robley E.Fulcher Term Expires February, 1951 Henry A. Perry Term Expires February, 1951 Surveyor of Highways Norman C. Hopkins Term Expires February, 1951 Tree Warden Emile A. 011ivier Term Expires February, 1951 Park Commissioners Kendall R. Higgins Term Expires February, 1951 Arthur J. Young Term Expires February, 1952 Robert E. Chandler Term Expires February, 1953 Planning Board Arthur L. Sparrow Term Expires February, 1951 Francis P. Burling, Clerk Term Expires February, 1952 Willis S. Gould Term Expires February, 1953 Raymond E. Newton Term Expires February, 1954 Alton L. Smith Term Expires February, 1955 APPOINTED OFFICERS Registrars of Voters Eugene T. Davis Term Expires February, 1951 Ralph T. Rogers, Chairman Term Expires February, 1952 Adelbert A.Childs Term Expires February, 1953 General Office Clerk Virginia Wiley Resigned December, 1950 Jeanne F. Gould Term Expires February, 1951 5 Scaler of Weights and Measures Weigher of Beef, Grain, and Hay Measurer of Wood and Bark Charles F. Moore Term Expires February, 1951 Field Drivers and Pound Keepers Charles O. Freeman Term Expires February, 1951 Elmer L. Taylor Term Expires February, 1951 Fence Viewers H. Bruce Mitchell Term Expires February, 1951 Elmer L. Taylor Term Expires February, 1951 Theodore A. Young Term Expires February, 1951 Health Officer Dr. Fred L. Moore Term Expires February, 1951 Physician to Boards of Public Welfare and Health Dr. Henry A. White Term Expires February, 1951 Sanitary Inspector and Collector of Milk Samples George F. Crocker, Marstons Mills Term Expires Feb., 1951 Ernest C.Eldredge,Jr. Term Expires February. 1951 Burial Agent Herbert D. Nickerson Term Expires February, 1951 Inspector of Wires Charles O. Thompson Term Expires February, 1951 Janitor of Town Hall William Blaisdell Term Expires February, 1951 Accounting Officer Franklin S. Murray Term Expires February, 1951 6 Superintendent of Moth Work Emile A. 011ivier Term Expires February, 1951 Caretaker of"Perpetual Care"Lots Harold L. Arnold Term Expires March 31, 1951 Inspector of Slaughtering and Inspection of Animals LeRoy F. Richardson- Term Expires March 31, 1951 Forest Warden Henry A. Perry Fire Engineers George D. Knowles Term Expires-April 1, 1951 Judah N. Eldredge Term Expires April 1, 1951 Lloyd R. Ellis Term Expires April 1, 1951 E. Carlton Long Term Expires April 1, 1951 Irving A. Higgins Term Expires April 1, 1951 Henry W. Hurley Term Expires April 1, 1951 Charles S. Wilcox Term Expires April 1, 1951 Nathan Ellis Term Expires April 1, 1951 Lawrence Ellis Term Expires April 1, 1951 Dog Officer Ray B. Anstess Term Expires February, 1951 Harbor Master and Wharfinger Willis S.Gould Term Expires February, 1951 Shellfish Constable Elmer R. Darling Term Expires February, 1951 Police Ray B. Anstess, Chief Term Expires February, 1951 Robert I. Young, Patrolman Term Expires February. 1951 Robley E.Fulcher, Patrolman Term Expires February, 1951 George Munroe, Patrolman Term Expires February, 1951 7 Special Police Maurice D. Besson William Estlin Edward C. Blake Frank C.Ireland Paul W. Cheney George D. Knowles Bertram W. Clapp F. Cliff Pearce Ralph A. Coffin Henry A. Perry Charles E. Connors Ellis B. Quinn Robert Currie Sr. Leon E. Sylver John N.Lowell Town Hall— William Blaisdell High School— Laurin Peterson (Resigned April 1, 1950) Carlton G.:Knowles William J. Felt Orleans Beach— John O. Grady Ira O. Demnan Southward Inn— William E. Horgan Cemetery— Harold L. Arnold Park Commission— Arthur J.Young Robert E. Chandler Kendall R. Higgins American Legion— George S.Sherman Edward A. Besson Louis F. Gill Everett I.Young Russell G. McPhee Theatre— Charles S. Wilcox, Manuel B. Santos Town Dump— Leslie W. Chase Veterans' Agent Ralph A. Chase Term Expires February, 1951 Weighers of Coal, Grain and Hay Bernard Grew Warren O. Daniels Lester G. Horton Charles Darling Henry W. Hurley Frank Gallant Arnold N. Northwood Maurence Gould 8 Harry H. Snow James P. Knowles Edward O. Walker Francis Gallant James Wilson Floyd Atwood Herbert H. Burr Elmer G. Chandler Robley Fulcher Jr. Caretaker of Herring Brook Edward H.Higgins Term Expires February, 1951 Caretaker of Town Dump Leslie W. Chase Term Expires February, 1951 Deputy Tax Collector Henry A. Perry Town Nurse Phyliss P. Grover, R.N. Resigned August 15, 1950 Marion I. Chace, R.N. Appointed until February, 1951 Social Worker Eleanor S. Blake Civilian Defense Director Robert W. Williams John A. Stone, Ass't Finance Committee Millard H. Tibbetts Term Expires February, 1951 Edward C. Blake Term Expires February, 1951 Bertram W. Clapp Term Expires February, 1951 J. Arthur Sparrow Term Expires February, 1952 John D.Anthony Term Expires February, 1952 Roger F. Smith Term Expires February, 1952 Charles F. Richardson Term Expires February, 1953 Reginald H. Sprague Term Expires February, 1953 Reuben S.B.Hopkins,See. Term Expires February, 1953 9 Selectmen's Report To the Citizens of Orleans: The year 1950 has been a very active year and your Board of Selectmen have endeavored to carry out and complete all the work authorized by the 1949 Annual Town Meeting. Under the appropriation for Chap. 90 Road work where the Town, County, and State contribute, we expect to finish Namskaket Road and make a start on Tonset Road. The County Commissioners held a public hearing necessary to the property location, and straightening of this road, all in ac- cordance with recommendations of the Dept.of Public Works. Mill Pond Road and Cottage Street were built on proper- ty given to the Town, after surveying and proper takings were made. Thanks should be given Mr. Frederick J. Oberbacker for the Tonset Bluffs property, making two more Town Landings available on Mill Pond and Roberts Cove, also to Mr. Clinton Starbard for land for Cottage Street. The public who visit the Town Hall, must realize the in- convenience,lack of privacy and lack of space in this building for the Town Officers. It is impossible for us to meet the public and give them any measure of privacy, especially re- cipients of public assistance who do not get the privacy re- quired by State Laws. In the absence of any interest in building a Town Office Building at the four corners near the Library, we plan to make new offices in the lower floor of the Town Hall. We are very glad of the splendid financial condition of the Town, as borne out by the reports of the State Audit found in later pages of the Annual Report. The usual routine of meetings and hearings and issuing of all licenses pertaining to the Town have been attended to and matters of importance noted. io We recommend that the matter of completing the As- sessors' Maps, and making provision for keeping the Maps up to date.be given serious consideration and that the necessary appropriation be made all in one year,with additional appro- priations yearly to keep the maps current. Reports of various Town Depts. appear elsewhere in this book. We wish to thank all Dept. heads and employees for their cooperation, and a year's work well done. Respectfully submitted, LEROY A.NICKERSON ARTHUR R. FINLAY FREDERICK J.COLBY Selectmen of Orleans. 11 Salaries Paid in 1950 LeRoy A. Nickerson, Selectmen, etc. $1,725.00 Arthur R. Finlay, Selectmen, etc. 1,757.00 Frederick J. Colby, Selectmen, etc. 1,705.00 Abbie F. Mitchell, T. C. Treas. & Collector 2,382.40 Franklin S. Murray, Accountant 1,012.00 Eleanor S. Blake, Welfare Worker 1,039.00 Ann Eldredge, Clerical 31.50 Virginia L.Wiley,Clerical 1,017.75 Jean F: Gould, Clerical 65.00 Elmer R.Darling, Shellfish 2,112.60 Ruth Barnard, Library 600.00 Phyllis P. Grover, Nurse 1,299.90 Marion I. Chace, Nurse 897.00 Leslie W. Chase, Dump 1,491.60 George D. Knowles, Fire 1,175.00 Alzero F. Brown, Fire 429.00 Ralph A. Chase, Veteran Agent 320.00 Ray B. Anstess, Police 2,470.00 Robert I. Young, Police 2,347.20 Robley E. Fulcher, Police 2,024.00 Norman C.Hopkins,Highway Surveyor 2,503.75 Emile A. 011ivier, Tree Warden 1,105.65 Arthur J. Young, Park 874.35 Robert E. Chandler, Park 1,090.40 Kendall R. Higgins, Park 1,047.55 LeRoy F. Richardson, Inspector of Animals 100.00 Willis S. Gould Jr., Harbormaster 267.80 Henry A. Perry, Fire Warden 417.50 Charles F.Moore, Sealer of Weights &Measures 200.00 Charles O.Thompson,Wire Inspector 306.00 William F. Blaisdell, Town Hall Janitor 367.50 Carlton W. Smith, School Committee 66.67 Arthur W. Ross, School Committee 66.67 12 R.Frederick Raddin;School Committee 66.66 Herbert E.Hoyt, School Supt. 1,219.96 Ruth H. Moody, School Clerk 430.00 Arthur W.Reynolds, Teacher 3,933.33 S.Stewart Brooks,Teacher 3,033.33 Stanley M. Boynton, Teacher 800.00 Moncrieff M.Cochran Jr.,Teacher 2,419.45 Bernard C. Collins Jr., Teacher 2,733.33 Geraldine M. Crowell, Teacher 2,733.33 Elwyn Davis,Teacher 2,566.67 Mary E.Donald,Teacher 1,533.34 Dorothy P.Eldredge,Teacher 2,683.33 G. Beryl Eldredge, Teacher 2,775.01 Anna M. Gott, Teacher 2,433.33 Lucy M. Hastings, Teacher 1,466.62 Mary H. Johnston, Teacher 800.00 Bertha E. Keefe,Teacher 2,900.00 David O. Lynch, Teacher 1,212.49 Beatrice C.MacGregor,Teacher 2,350.00 Elizabeth C. Mulholland, Teacher 3,033.33 Catherine A. O'Toole Teacher 586.67 Ralph I. Saunders, Teacher 666.67 Harrold S.Shipps Jr.Teacher 2,520.10 Catherine M.Skinner, Teacher 2,783.34 Kathleen P. Sweet, Teacher 2,603.91 Webster W. Tileston, Teacher 646.67 Cora M. West, Teacher 3,038.33 Burl W.Brookshire,School Janitor 2,300.00 Carlton G. Knowles, School Janitor 2,285.05 William J. Felt, School Janitor 853.32 Leigh Wentworth, School Janitor 416.65 Laurin Peterson, School Janitor 534.98 Doris A. Pond, School Nurse 800.00 13 Selectmen's and Departmental Recommendations for 1951 Selectmen's Salaries (Each member $1,100.00) $3,300.00 Selectmen's Expenses 250.00 Selectmen's Supplies 150.00 Town Accountant's Salary 1,500.00 Town Accountant's Expenses 450.00 Treasurer's Salary 690.00 Collector's Salary 1,050.00 Town Clerk's Salary .360.00 Town Clerk, Treasurer and Collector's Expenses 600.00 Clerical Expenses 1,560.00 Legal Expenses 250.00 Assessors' Pay and Expenses 2,400.00 Constables' Salaries 100.00 Election and Registration 500.00 Care of Town Hall and Grounds 2,000.00 Town Hall Repairs 1,500.00 Police: Chief's Salary $2,700, Dept. $6,200 8,900.00 Fire Department: Salary,Fire Chief $1,600.00 Expense 4,754.95 6,354.95 Wire Inspector 250.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures, Salary $200.00 Expense 50.00 250.00 Moth (by Superintendent) 2,000.00 Dutch Elm 1,100.00 3,100.00 Tree Warden (by Tree Warden.) 1,000.00 Moderator 25.00 Forest Warden Salary $100.00 Expense 300.00 400.00 14 Health (including Town Nurse, Dental and Pre-school and Babies Clinic) Salary, Town Nurse $2,600.00 Costs 620.00 3,220.00 Inspector of Animals 100.00 Assessors'Map 1,000.00 Inspector of Slaughtering 25.00 Care of Town Dump 1,700.00 Highway Repairs (by Surveyor) 10,000.00 Roadside Brush Cutting (by Surveyor) 1,000.00 Snow Removal (by Surveyor) 2,000.00 Repair to Guard-Rail Fences (by Surveyor) 500.00 Repair to Road Machinery and Buildings (by Surveyor) 800.00 Street Lights (4,923.201 Wharves and Buoys (by Harbormaster) 800.00 Harbormaster and Wharfinger, Salary 100.00 Public Welfare and Support of Poor 4,000.00 Old Age Assistance 25,000.00 Old Age Assistance Administration Aid to Dependent Children 7,500.00 School Committee, Salary Chairman $66.67 Clerk 66.67 Other member 66.66 200.00 Schools (by Committee) 96,640.00 Vocational Educational Tuition (By Committee) 500.00 Lunch $1,000.00 Athletics 700.00 1,700.00 Snow Library (by Trustees) 1,000.00 Parks and Playgrounds (by Commission) 3,956.00 Cemeteries and Tombs (by Commission) 330.00 Soldiers' Monument and Graves (by Commission) 110.00 Insurance and Bonds 1,400.00 Town Reports 685.00 Court Orders 50.00 Miscellaneous 500.00 i 15 Planning Board 100.00 Herring Brook 30.00 Interest Town Notes 1,000.00 Shellfish Constables Salary $2,100.00 Expense 300.00 2,400.00 Protection and Propagation of Shellfish (by Constable) 1,500.00 Traffic Signs and Markings 350.00 Veterans' Benefits 2,000.00 Town Notes Junior-Senior High School 5,500.00 Fire Station 2,00.00 Memorial and Armistice Day Exercises 200.00 Anti-Rabies Treatment 50.00 Tax Title Expense 100.00 Ambulance Hire 1,500.00 $223,409.15 16 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Barnstable, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Orleans, in the County of Barnstable, GREETING: In the name of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections and in Town af- fairs, to meet at the High School Auditorium in said Orleans on Monday the 19th day of February next, at six thirty o'clock in the evening,then and there to act on the following articles:—and to meet at ten (10) o'clock in the forenoon on Tuesday the twentieth (20th) day of February next, to elect all necessary Town Officers. POLLS TO BE OPEN AT TEN O'CLOCK A. M. AND MAY CLOSE AT SIX THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. Article 1. To act upon the Annual Report (including Recommendations) of the Selectmen and other Town Officers or Committees and raise and appropriate money for the same. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to bor- row money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1951 and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to re- new any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chap. 44, Gen- eral Laws. Article 3. To see what sum if any, the Town will vote to take from the surplus in the Treasury to apply towards taxes in 1951. 17 Article 4. To see if the Town will appropriate whatever money is received from the dog tax of the previous year for the use of the Snow Library, to be available by the Trustees for the purchase of books or any other lawful expense of the Library. Article 5. To see if the Town will elect a Town director for the Cape Cod Extension Service, as provided in the Mass. General Laws,Chapter 128. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to be paid to the Cape Cod Hospital for the establishment of a free bed in the Hospital for care and treatment of persons certified by the Selectmen to be residents of the Town and unable to pay for such care and treatment,in accordance with Section 74 of Chap. 111 of the General Laws, or take any action in relation thereto and act fully thereon. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell, after first giving notice of time and place of sale by posting such notice of sale in some convenient and public place in the Town fourteen (14) days at least before the sale,or at private sale,property taken by the Town under tax title procedure provided that the Selectmen or whomso- ever they authorize to hold such sale may reject any bid which they deem inadequate, or take any action relative thereto. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Overlay Reserve Account to the Reserve Fund, the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) under Chapter 40, General Laws. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, or transfer-from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 90 Highway Con- struction, or take any action relative thereto. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 90 Highway main- tenance, or take any action relative thereto; la Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to increase the salary of the members of the Board of Selectmen Four Hun- dred Dollars ($400.00) each, and raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) for the same. Article 12. To see what action the Town wishes to take in regards to the invitation of the Mother Town of Eastham in helping to celebrate its 300th Anniversary in 1951. Article 13. To see what action the Town wishes to take in regard to the unexpended balance, of the Elementary School Construction of Eight Hundred Sixty-two Dollars and Fifty-three cents ($862.53). Article 14. To see what action the Town wishes to take in regards to widening of Main St. from Rte. 6 to Rte. 28, as recommended by the Planning Board and approved by the Board of Selectmen and to raise and appropriate the amount of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) for engineering and surveying costs. Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to rip-rap with Stone, Town property at Orleans Beach under the Shore Erosion act, from the end of Beach Rd. (Chap. 90) southward in conjunction with the State and County funds. By request. Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for adult vo- cational education. By request Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred and Fifty-Five Dollars ($555.00) to purchase a two way radio to be installed in the Police Cruiser,said set to replace the present outmoded radio now in use. Money to be expended and installation of Radio to be under direction of The Chief of Police. By request. Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to construct sidewalk on Northwest side of Route 6, starting at 19 residence of Raymond Nickerson and going Southerly as far as appropriation will allow. By request Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Forty-four Hundred Dollars ($4400.00) to grade and resurface with oil, 2600 feet of Tonset Road, from Main St. to Hopkins Lane. By request Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to adopt by laws regulating the construction, repair, alteration, location and relocation of buildings as proposed under the provisions of Section 3, Chapter 143 of the General Laws and raise and ap- propriate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) to carry out the provisions thereof or take any action thereto and act fully thereon. By request Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Twenty-four Hundred Dollars ($2400.00) to grade and resurface with oil, 1500 feet of Herring Brook Road. By request Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred Sixty-six Dollars and Sixty cents ($566.60) for the purchase of an E.& J. Resuscitator to be maintained by the Fire Department. By request Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) to grade and resurface with oil, 600 feet of Defiance Lane Road. By request Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Two Thousand and Ninety Dollars ($2090.00) to grade and resurface with oil,School House Road, and for purchase of land of Joseph L. Rogers, at a price not to exceed Twenty-five Dollars. ($25.00) By request 20 Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) for the purchase of property at Rock Harbor, an undivided par- cel now owned by B.S.Hopkins heirs,Herbert W.Smith heirs, and Arthur R. Finley et ux. for the purpose of Town Parking Area and Bathing Beach, said parcel to contain four acres more or less. By request Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars($900.00) to grade and resurface with oil, 600 feet of Smith Neck Road. By request Article 27. To see if the Town will accept from Millard H. Tibbetts, a deed of twelve hundred (1200) linear feet of road between Namskaket Road and the premises of Ann Gainey, formerly of Fletcher Hall, in which deed the pole line now within the limits of anchors, and guys thereof, is reserved to the grantor. By request Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Eighteen Hundred Dollars ($1800.00) to grade and resurface with oil, 1200 feet of road over land given to the Town by Millard H.Tibbetts,between Namskaket Road and land of Ann Gainey. By request Article 29. To see if the Town will authorize, instruct and direct the Selectmen to petition the Legislature for a special act, authorizing, enabling and empowering the Board of Park Commissioners of the Town of Orleans, to take by eminent domain,or acquire by gift or purchase,the old Meth- odist Cemetery sometimes so called, located at the corner of Main Street and G. A. R. Highway (Route 6) for the purpose of a memorial Park and raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) to defray the expense of said petition. By request 21 Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) to bull-- doze grade and hard surface a part of the Town parking lot at Nauset Beach. By request Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($875.00) to construct a suitable building, and install flush toilets at Eldredge Park. By request Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for the 4th. of July Celebration to be expended under the super- vision of the'Orleans Post#308 American Legion. By request Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Eleven Hundred Dollars ($1100.00) to resurface with sand and oil the road adjacent to the Rock Harbor Dock and Quay. By request Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Twenty-two Hundred Dollars ($2200.00) to grade and resurface with oil 1400 feet of Cedar Pond Road. By request Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to change the name of Dry Swamp Lane to Pine Ridge Lane. By request Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) to grade and resurface with oil, 500 feet of Cove Road. By request Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) under the provisions of Chapter 158, Acts of 1929 for providing en- tertainment or amusement of a public character, to be used 22 in connection with publicly raised funds, to furnish Christ- mas Display and Children's party in 1951. By request Article 38.. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) under . the provisions of Chapter 158 Acts of 1929 for providing en- tertainment or amusement of public character. Or do or act anything thereon. By request Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) under the provisions of Chapter 158 Acts of 1929, for the purpose of providing entertainment or amusement of a public character to be used for three (3) Band Concerts to be given by the Cape Cod Band, in the Town bandstand. By request Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) to hire a Red Cross certificated Water Safety Instructor and assistant if necessary,and purchase equipment for Swimming and Lifesaving instruction during the summer months. -By request Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a Committee to investigate the arrangement of a regional school system by the Towns of Eastham, Orleans and Brews- ter, and, if feasible, to formulate plans for this system, to take any action relative thereto and act fully thereon. Article-42. And to act upon any other business that may Iegally come before the meeting. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1951 To vote for the election of the following Town Officers: One Moderator for One Year One Selectman for Three Years One Assessor for Three Years 23 One member Board of Public Welfare for Three Years One Member Board of Health for Three Years One Tax Collector for Three Years i One Town Clerk for Three Years One Treasurer for Three Years One Member School Committee for Three Years One Trustee Snow Library for Three Years One Surveyor of Highways for One Year Two Constables for One Year One Tree Warden for Three Years One Park Commissioner for Three Years One Member of Planning Board.for Five Years And you are directed to serve this Warrant,by posting up attested copies thereof at Orleans Post Office, South Orleans Post Office, East Orleans Post Office, in said Town, Seven (7) days at least before the time of holding said meeting. HEREOF FAIL NOT, and make due return of this War- rant; with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting, as aforesaid. Given under our hands this twenty-third (23rd.) day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty one. LEROY A.NICKERSON ARTHUR R. FINLAY FREDERICK J. COLBY Selectmen of Orleans A true cpoy. Attest: .._...... ......... .... _... Constable. 24 Deport of Town Accountant To the Board of Selectmen Gentlemen I submit herewith the report of the Accounting Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1950 as follows: Cash on hand January 1, 1950 $92,077.56 Receipts Taxes: Personal Property, 1948 $136.25 Real Estate, 1948 1,281.32 Poll, 1949 6.00 Personal Property, 1949 1,565.83 Real Estate, 1949 13,032.92 Poll, 1950 1,092.00 Personal Property, 1950 16,199.58 Real Estate, 1950 132,812.72 M.V.Excise, 1949 1,044.04 M.V.Excise, 1950 16,162.69 Moth Assessment; 1948 5.00 Moth Assessment, 1949 45.45 Moth Assessment, 1950 574.60 $183,953.40 Interest On Deferred Taxes $497.10 On Street Light Fund 64.54 $561.64 From the Commonwealth Teachers' Annuities Fund $36.01_ Income Tax 23,702.76 Corporation Tax 11,700.00 Meal Tax 361.18 25 Public Service 295.08 High School Tuition&Trans. 4,292.40 $40,387.43 From the County Dog Licenses (Refunds) $282.78 $282.78 Grants and Gifts From the Commonwealth: Conservation of Shellfish $1,000.00 Highway, Chap. 90 Const. 2,999.56 Highway, Chap. 90 Maint. 500.00 From the County: Highways, Chap. 90 Const. 1,499.78 Highways, Chap.90 Maint. 500.00 Federal Grant: School Lunch 2,273.40 $8,772.74 Licenses and Permits Shellfish $573.00 Shellfish Grants 26.20 Revolver 12.00 Sunday Amusement 77.00 Theatre 2.00 Lodging House 28.00 Innholders 8.00 Victuallers 12.00 Camps &Cabins 6.00 Liquor 1,400.00 Garbage 6.00 Bowling 8.00 Milk and Oleo 10.50 Soft Drink 8.00 Funeral Director 2.00 Peddlers 25.00 Taxi 12.00 26 Taxi Operators 6.00 Gasoline, 26.00 Fuel Oil 2.50 Denatured Alcohol&Anti Freeze 10.00 Nursery 1.00 Auctioneers 2.00 Ice Cream 10.00 Planning Board 90.00 Marriage 38.00 Dog 387.60 $2,788.80 Commercial Revenue Road Machinery Rentals $418.30 Spray Machine Rental 41.00 Town Hall Rental 521.00 Sealer of Weights&Measures 172.35 Nursing Service 1,060.25 School Tuition (Eastham) 7,422.39 School Tuition (Brewster) 7,501.89 School Tuition (Boston) 557.48 Vocational Education 36.15 Auditorium Rental 180.00 Vending Machine 23.70 Lost School Books 8.45 Cafeteria Receipts 9,599.73 Concession at Beaches 505.00 Basketball 492.34 Library Pines, Sales &Binding 111.39 $28,651.42 Veterans'Benefits From Commonwealth: Benefits $728.13 $728.13 Charities Public Welfare: From Cities and Towns $190.60 From Commonwealth 1,684.53 From Individuals 100.00 27 Aid to Dependent Children:, From Commonwealth 2,158.95 From Federal Grants 1,891.36 Adm. Federal Grants 88.73 Old Age Assistance: From Commonwealth 17,079.14 From Cities and Towns 132.69 From Individuals 9.85 From Federal Grants 13,303.75 Adm.Federal Grants 756.47 $37,396.07 Sale of Materials Highway Materials $55.00 Shellfish Dept. Scallop Bags 34.20 Town Maps 7.20 Voting Lists 11.00 Gasoline 2.10 $109.50 Unclassified Refunds 1949 $185.59 Tailings Account 31.17 Court Fines 15.00 Telephone Calls 37.50 Warrants & Demands 112.80 Advertising Hearings 30.50 Railroad Fire 4.70 $417.26 Trust and Investment Funds Interest Withdrawn: Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund $25.00 Clayton Mayo Fund 730.36 Snow Library Fund 250.00 $1,005.36 28 Interest Transferred to Trust&Investment Funds On Government Bonds: Snow Library Fund $25.00 Clayton Mayo Fund 637.50 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 50.00 Rehabilitation Fund 750.00 $1,462.50 Refunds to Following Accounts Welfare $220.89 Street Signs 21.82 Town Hall 3.50 Elections&Registrations 8.00 Schools 44.40 $298.61 Federal Tax Deductions On Salaries&Wages $9,236.07 $9,236.07 $408,134.27 Payments Moderator's Salary $25.00 Selectmen's Salary 3,300.00 Selectmen's Expense 179.75 Selectmen's Supplies 83.12 Assessors'Pay&Expense 2,176.17 Assessors'Map 999.68 Accountant's Salary 1,000.00 Accountant's Expense 156.79 Collector's Salary 1,050.00 Treasurer's Salary 690.00 Town Clerk's Salary 360.00 Collector's, Treasurer's & Town Clerk's Exb_ense 599.07 Clerical Expense 1,224.25 Elections and Registrations 805.73 Legal Expense 22.50 Tax Title Expense 10.78 Federal Tax Deduction 8,439.60 29 Town Hall 1,871.75 Town Hall Repairs 1,374.31 Police 8,806.27 Constable's Salary 100.00 Fire Department 5,054.95 Fire Department, Radio 575.00 Scott Air-Paks 380.00 Sealer of Weights&Measures Salary 200.00 Sealer of Weights&Measures Expense 48.49 Wire Inspection 306.00 Moth Department 1,993.22 Dutch Elm Disease 1,086.10 Tree Warden 991.67 Forest Warden's Salary 100.00 Forest Warden's Expense 289.85 Ambulance Hire 1,500.00 Town Nurse—Car Purchase 1,356.30 Red Cross Water Safety 471.20 Health 2,854.91 Care of Town Dump 1,682.60 Inspection of Slaughtering 2.00 Inspection of Animals 99.93 Street Lights 4,885.86 Highways, General 7,505.48 Brush Cutting 985.45 Snow Removal 1,996.02 Highway Machinery& Building 700.00 Guard Fences 500.00 Mill Pond Road 2,874.91 Cottage Street 1,239.06 Besse Parking Lot 2,443.89 Skaket Beach Grading 643.45 Pochet Road 6,190.16 Arey's Lane 1,465.59 Street Signs&Markers 276.29 Harbor.Master's Expense 1,006.77 Harbor Master's Salary 100.00 Rock Harbor Dock 9,580.06 Highways,Chap.90 Construction 7,285.23 Highways,Chap, 90 Maintenance 1,500.00 30 Public Welfare 3,514.93 Old Age Assistance 23,500.00 Federal Grants, O.A.A. 12,674.98 Adm. Old Age Assistance 1,289.83 Aid to Dependent Children 6,935.24 Federal Grants A.D.C. 1,103.56 Hospital Care (Free Bed) 500.00 Unpaid Bills of 1949 157.21 Veterans'Benefits 1,607.39 Schools &Lunch 103,957.93 School Committee Salaries 200.00 Elementary School Grading 1,217.69 Adult Vocational Education 288.00 Vocational Education Tuition 329.80 Snow Library 1,686.53 Parks&Playgrounds 4,279.96 Eldredge Park Grading 700.00 July 4th Celebration 426.00 Christmas Display 500.00 Band Concerts 150.00 Miscellaneous 675.35 Memorial Day 128.73 Planning Board Expense 93.43 Town Reports 650.00 Skaket Beach, House&Water 1,805.49 Insurance &Bonds 1,181.25 Town Hall Building Committee 300.00 Public Amusement (Baseball) 1,019.75 Cemetery Perpetual Care 43.98 Cemeteries& Tombs 288.08 Soldiers'Monuments&Graves 105.00 Care of Herring Brook 25.00 Shellfish Protection &Propagation 520.22 Shellfish Projects 1,073.22 Shellfish Constable's Salary 2,100.00 Shellfish Constable's Expense 300.00 Interest, Town Notes&Bonds 1,085.00 Retirement Hi7h School Bonds 5,500.00 Retirement Fire Station Bonds 2.00O.CO Real Estate&Personal Tax Refunds 259.23 31 Poll Tax Refunds 2.00 M.V.Excise Tax Refunds 641.36 Estimated Receipts Refunds 177.70 State Audit 524.84 State Parks&Reservations 371.87 Mosquito Control 1,808.05 County Taxes 24,112.38 Retirement System 445.36 Dog License Receipts to County 387.60 Interest Transferred to Trust &Investment Funds 1,462.50 $317,551.65 Less Transfers 723.96 $316,827.69 Cash on hand Dec.31 91,306.58 $408,134.27 Balances Transferred to Revenue Account Selectmen's Expense $70.25 Selectmen's Supplies 66.88 Assessors' Pay &Expense 23.83 Assessors' Map .32 Accountant's Expense 43.21 Collector's, Treasurer's &Town Town Clerk's Expense .93 Tax Title Expense 89.22 Legal Expense 227.50 Town Hall Repairs 175.69 Police 193.73 Fire Department .85 Sealer Weights&Measures Expense 1.51 Moth Department 6.78 Tree Warden 8.33 Dutch Elm Disease 13.90 Forest Warden Expense 10.15 Health 45.09 Red Cross Water Safety 28.80 32 Town Nurse,Car Purchase 43.70 Inspection of Animals .07 Inspection of Slaughtering 23.00 Care of Dump 17.40 Anti-Rabic Treatment 50.00 Brush Cutting 14.55 Snow Removal 3.98 Cottage Street .36 Besse Parking Lot 56.11 Namskaket Beach Oiling 156.55 Pochet Road 9.84 Arey's Lane 34.41 Street Signs&Markers 195.53 Street Lights 37.34 Harbor Master's Expense 193.23 Repair Town Dock&Quay 419.94 Public Welfare 705.96 Adm.O.A.A. .17 A.D.C. 195.12 Veterans'Benefits 392.61 Schools 2,076.73 Vocational Education Tuition 170.20 Vocational Education, Adult 12.00 Snow Library 8.71 Parks&Playgrounds 2.84 Namskaket Beach Water 20.40 Planning Board Expense 56.57 Miscellaneous 265.72 Court Orders 50.00 Memorial&Armistice Day 71.27 July 4th.Celebration 74.00 Public Amusement 22.25 Cemeteries&Tomb 31.92 Care of Herring Brook 5.00 Interest on Notes & Bonds 215.00 $6,639.45 i 33 Balances to 1951 Highway Machinery Fund $1,084.82 Clement Gould&Wife Fund 50.05 Mary Celia Crosby Fund 10.00 Snow Library Trust Fund 40.71 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 24.26 Federal Grants,O.A.A. 628.77 Adm. Federal Grants, O.A.A. 1,562.56 Federal Grants, A.D.C. 982.91 Adm.Federal Grants, A.D.C. 179.71 Special School Lunch 2,651.37 School Athletics 42.71 Highways, Chap. 90 Construction 714.77 Elementary School Construction 862.53 Rehabilitation Fund Comm. Expense 150.00 Shellfish Projects 1,100.63 $10,095.80 Estimated Receipts Estimated $111,551.92 Received: Refunds 306.55 M.V.Excise (Less Refunds) $16,694.22 Moth Assessment 625.05 Income Tax 23,702.76 Corporation Tax 11,700.00 Meal Tax 361.18 Public Service 295.08 Teachers'Annuities. 36.01 High School Tuition and Transportation 4,292.40 Licenses and Permits 2,401.20 Commercial Revenue 23,680.72 Federal Grant School Lunch 1,686.46 Veterans'Benefits 728.13 Charities 21,387.61 Sale of Materials 109.50 - Interest 561.64 Unclassified 606.98 $108,868.94 Bal. to Revenue 2,989.53 $111,858.47 - $111,858.47 34 CLASSIFICATION OF PAYMENTS Moderator's Salary Kenrick A. Sparrow $25.00 Feb.20,Appro. $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Selectmen's Salary Leroy A. Nickerson $1,100.00 Feb. 20,Appro. - - $3,300.00 Arthur R. Finlay 1,100.00 Frederick J. Colby 1,100.00 $3,300.00 $3,300.00 Selectmen's Expenses Publishing Hearings $30.00 Feb.20,Appro. $250.00 Travel 58.05 Printing,Postage&Dues 25.19 Office Equipt.etc. 66.51 5179.75 Dec.31 Bal. to Rev. 70.25 $250.00 $250.00 Selectmen's Supplies Postage & Office Supplies $83.12. Feb.20,Appro. $150.00 $$312 _w Dec. 31 Bal. to Revenue 66.88 $150.00 $150.00 Assessors'Pay &Expense Assessors'Pay $1,820.00 Feb.20,Appro, $2,200.00 Printing & Postage 60.73 Travel 64.0.9 Abstracts&Dues - 231.35 _ - $2,176.17. Dec.31 Bal. to Rev. 23.83 $2,200.00 $2,200.00 Assessors'Map Arthur L. Sparrow $999.68 Feb.20,Appro. $1,000.00 $999.68 Dec. 31 Bad. to Rev. - .32 - $1,000.00 $1,000.00 35 Accountant's Salary Franklin S. Murray $1,000.00 Feb.20,Appro. $1,000.00 $1,000.00 - $1,000.00 Accountant's Expense Postage & Printing $125.32 Feb.20,Appro. $200.00 Travel& Dues 31.47 $156.79 Dec.31 Bal. to Rev. 43.21 $200.00 $209.00 Tax Collector's Salary Abbie F.Mitchell $1,050.00 Feb.20,Appro. $1,050.00 $1,050:00 $1,050.00 ',- Treasurer's Salary Abbic F.Mitchell $690.00 Feb.20,Appro. $690.00 $690.00 $590.00 Town Clerk's Salary Abbie F. Mitchell $360.00 Feb.20,Appro. $360.00 $H).00 $360.00 Collector's,Treasurer's,and Town Clerk's Expense Printing & Postage $496.57 Feb.20,Appro. - $600.00 Recordings 88.50 Travel & Dues 9.00 Safety Deposit Box 5.00 $599.07 Dec. 31 Bat. to Rev. .93 $600.00 $600.00 Tax Title Expense Adv. & Recording $10.78 Feb.20,Appro. $100.00 $10.78 Dec.31,Bal.to Rev. 89.22 $100.00 sloo.00 Clerical Expense Virginia Wiley $1,017.75 Feb.20,Appro. $1,000.00 Eleanor S. Blake 110.00 Oct.5 Transfer 224.25 Ann Eldredge 31.50 Sean Gould 65.00 '$1,224.25 - $1,224.25 36 Legal Expense Legal Services $22.50 Feb.20,Appro. $250.00 22.50 Dec.31 Bal.to Rev. 227.50 - $250.00 $250.00 Elections & Registrations Registrars'Payrolls $340.90 Feb.20,Appro. $500.00 Election Officers' Payrolls 256.00 Mar.1,Refund 8.00 Printing & Postage 188.83 Oct.3,Transfer 250.00 Election Lunches 20.00 Nov. 15,Transfer 47.73 - S805.73 $805.73 Town Hall-Care of Building& Grounds Wm.F.Blaisdell,.Janitor $321.10 Feb. 20, Appro. $1,400.00 Care of Grounds 35.00 Mar. 1,Refund 3.50 Telephone 178.20 Nov..15,Transfer 100.00 Fuel 665.78 Dec.15,Transfer 20.00 Light 206.64 Dec.27,Transfer 348.25 Janitors'Supplies 68.04 General Repairs 185.54 - Insurance 211.45 - $1,871.75 $1,871.75 Town Hall Repairs M. J. Conte Painting $1,118.00 Feb.20,Appro. - $1,550.00 Outside Repairs 256.31 - $1,374.31 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 175.69 $1,550.00 $1,550.00 Police Department Payrolls $7,301.00 Feb.20,Appro. $9,000.00 New Car 373.00 Telephone 202.92 Equipment 87.19 - - Repairs 25.22 Insurance 216.33 Gasoline&Ekpense 536.05 Supplies 64.56 - $3,806.27 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 193.73 $9,000.00 $9,000.00 Constables' Salaries Henry A. Perry $50.00 Feb.20,Appro. $100.00 Robley E.Fulcher 50.00 $100.00 $100.00 37 Fire Department Payrolls Fire $576.00 Feb.20,Appro. $4,876.U2 Payrolls Annual 1,600.00 'Dec.27,Transfer 179.18 Engineers'Expense 210.00 Apparatus 69.73 Gasoline - 171.73 Repairs & Supplies 29135 Fuel 531.72 -Light & Power .113.84 Repairs Building 310.75 '.. Janitor 365.00 Janitor Supplies 18.23 Telephone 89.80 Insurance 706.80 $5,054.95 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. .85 $5,055.80 $5,055.80 Fire Department Radio Maxim Motor Co. $575.00 Feb.20,Appro. $575.00 88575.00 $575.00- Scott Air-Paks Justin A. McCarthy Co. $380.00 Jan.1,Bal. '$380.00 $380.00. $380.00 Wire Inspection Charles O. Thompson $306.00 Feb. 20, Appro. $250.00 Nov.15,Transfer 28.00 Dec.27, Transfer 28.00 $306.00 $306.00 Sealer of Weights & Measures Salary Charles F.Moore $200.00 Feb.20,Appro. $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 - Sealer of Weights&Measures Expense Use of Car $27.00 Feb.20,Appro. $50.00 Equipment 14.82 Supplies 6.67 $48.49 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 1.51 $50.00 $50.00 38 Moth Department Payrolls Labor $1,084.00 Feb.20,Appro. $2,000.00 Payrolls Trucks 690.00 Equipment 41.47 Insecticides 131.26 - Welding&Gas 46.49 $1,993.22 Dec.31 Bal.to Rev. 6.78 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Tree Warden Payrolls Labor $366.60 Feb.20,Appro. $1,000.00 Payrolls .Trucks 189.50 Insecticide - 308.84 Trees & Express 126.73 $991.67 Dec. 31 Sal. to Rev. 8.33 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Dutch Elm Disease Payrolls Labor $813.60 Feb.20,Appro. $1,100.00 Payrolls Trucks 272.50 $1,086.10 _ - Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. . 13.90 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 Forest Warden's Salary Henry A. Perry _ $100.00 Feb.20,Appro. $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Forest Warden's Expense Payrolls Fires $39.35 Feb,20,Appro. $$300.00 Apparatus Hire 42.00 Fire Lanes 208.50 $289.85 Dec. 31 Bal, to Rev. 10.15 $300.00 $300.00 Health (Salaries & Expenses) Phyllis P.Grover $1;299.90 Feb.20,Appro. $2,700.00 Marion I.Chace 993.00 Oct.3,Transfer 200.00 Supplies 115.00 Telephone 95.38 Car Expense 254.54 Travel - 20.10 Insurance 76.99 $2,854.91. Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 45.09 $2,900.00 - $2,900.00 39 Care of Town Dump Leslie W. Chase Feb.20,Appro. $1,700.00 - (Caretaker) $1,200.00 Burning - 227.80 Trucks& Tractor 254.80 $1,682.60 Dec.31 Bal.to Rev. .17.40 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 Inspection of Slaughtering LeRoy. F. Richardson Feb.20,Appro. $25.00 (Inspector) $2.00 $2.00 Dec.31 Bal. to Rev. 23.00 $25.00 - $25.00 Inspection of Animals LeRoy F. Richardson Feb.20,Appro. $100.00 (Inspector) $99.93 $99.93 Dec.31 Bal.to Rev. .07 $100.00 $100.00 Water Safety Instruction Instructor's Salary $375.00 Fcb.20,Appro. $500.00 Supplies 96.20 $471.20 Dec.31 Bal.to Rev. 28.80 $500.00 $500.00 Town Nurse Car (Purchase) Duarte Motors $1,356.30 Feb.20,Appro. $1,400.00 $1,356.30 Dec.31 Bal.to Rev. 43.70 $1,400.00 $1,400.00 Ambulance Faire Orleans,Eastham,Brewster Feb.20,Appro. $1,500.00 Ambulance Asso.Inc. $1;500.00 $1;500.00 $1;500.00 Anti-Rabic Treatment Dec.31 Bal.to Rev. -$50.00 Feb.20,Appro. .,$50.00 $50.00 $50.00 40 Highways (General Repairs) Payrolls Labor - $3,863.93 Feb.20,Appro.- $7,500.00 Payrolls,Trucks 1,941.71 Dec.27,Transfer `- 5.48 -Material - 1,180.95' Equipment&Repairs 328.36 -Grader Rental 74.00 - Gas, Oil, Freight 111.43 Adm. Expense 4.10 - - $7,505.48 $7,505.48 Brush Cutting Payrolls Labor $822.80 Feb. 20, Appro. $1,000.00 Payrolls Trucks 362.65 $985.45 Dec. 31 Bal, to Rev. 14.55 $1,000.00 - $1,000.00 Snow Removal Payrolls Labor $736.50 Feb.20,Appro. $2,000.00 Payrolls Trucks 887.00 Material 372.52 $1,996.02 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 3.98 _ $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Highway Machinery&Building Insurance $40.01 Feb. 20, Appro. $500.00 Cape &Vineyard Elea 12.90 _Oct.3,Transfer 200.00 Repair to Equipment 629.86 - Express 17.23 -$700.00 $700.00 Highway Machinery Fund -Jan. 1, Bal. $666.52 Nov.15,Tractor Rental 176.25 Nov.30,Tractor Rental 70.50 _ Dec.15,Tractor Rental 115.15 Bal.to 1951 $1,084.82 Dec.30,Tractor Rental 56.40 $1,034.82 - $1,084.82 Guard Fences Payrolls Labor $213.30 Feb.20,Appro. $500.00 Post&Faint 286.70 - - $500.00 $500.00 - i 41 Mill Pond Road Payrolls Labor $736.90 Feb. 20,Appro. $2,700.00 Payrolls Trucks 619.20 Dec.27, Transfer. 174.91 Machinery Rental 315.00 _Surveying 422.81 Material 740.66 Dced & Registering 40.34 $2,874.91 $2,874.91 Cottage Street Fayrolls Labor $288.80 Feb.20,Appro. $1,200.00 Payrolls Trucks 179.20 Dec.,27,Transfer 39.42 Machinery Rental 180.00 Material 360.32 Surveying 230.74. $1,239.06 Dec..31 Bal. to Rev. .36 $1,239.42 $1,239.42 Besse Parking Lot _ Payrolls Labor $524.20 Feb.20,Appro. $2,30100 Payrolls Trucks 257.10 Machinery Rental 3B5.80 Matez�ial 1,276.79 _ $2,433.89 Dec.31 Bal.to Rev. 56.11 $2,509.09 $27500.00 Namskaket Beach Oiling Payroll Labor $23.95 Feb.20,Appro. $800.00 Payroll Truck 29.00 Oiling 590.50 $643.45 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 153.55 $800.03 $800:00 Pochet Road PayrDlls Labor $1,668.30 Feb. 20, Appro. $6,200.00 Payrolls Truck 1,422.30 Material 2;357.56 Mach_nery Rental 742.00 $6,190.16 Dec, 31 Bal. to Rev. 9.84 $6,200.00 - $6,200.00 r 42 Arey's Lane Payrolls Labor $368.95 Feb.20,Appro. $1,500.00 Payroll Truck 318.00 Machinery Rental 246.00 Material 532.64 $1,465.59 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 34.41 - $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Street Signs &Markers Payrolls Labor $161.00 Feb.20,Appro. $450.00 Cape & Vineyard 21.82 Feb.28,Refund 21.82 Material 93.47 $276.29 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. - 195.53 $471.82 - $471.82 Highways,Chap.90 Const. Payrolls Labor _ $2,726.96 Feb.20,Appro. $2,000.00 Payrolls,Trucks 2,338.00 Feb. 20,Trans.,E&D 6,000.00 Material 277.27 _ Road Machinery 1,941.80 Express - 1.20. $7,285.23 Dec. 31 Bal. to 1951 714.77 - $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Highways,Chap.90 Maint. Payrolls Labor $69.30 Feb.20,Appro. $500.00 Payrolls Trucks 253.90 Feb.21,Trans.,E&D 1,000.00 Material 1,115.17 Road Machinery 55.63 Freight 6.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Street Lights. Cape & Vineyard E1ee. Feb.20,Appro, $4,923.20 Co. .$4,885.86 $4,885.86 Dec. 31 Bat. to Rev. 37.34 $4,923.20 $4,923.20 Harbor Master's Salary Willis S Gould Jr. $100.00 Feb.20,Appro. $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 43 Harbor Master's Expense Payrolls Labor - $552.11 Feb.20,.Appro. $1,200.00 Cape & Vineyard Elec. Co. 118.06 Material 336.60 $1,006.77 Dec. 31 Bal..to Rev. 193.23 `$1,200.00 $1,200.00 Town Dock& Quay,Rock Harbor Comm. of Mass. $9,500.00 Jan. 1,Bal. $7,500.00 Labor 8t Material 80.06 Mar.23,Trans.,E&D 2,500.00 $9,580.06 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 419.94 - $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Public Welfare Various Persons -Cash $1,597.32 Feb.20,Appro. $4,000.00 - Groceries 327.00 Refunds 220.89 Coal& Oil 62.44 Board & Care 390.00 Medical - 269.22 Hospital Care 795.89 - - Transportation 24.00- , Printing, Postage etc. 46.96 _ $3,514.93 - Dec 31. Bal. to Rev, 705.96 $4,220.89 - $4,220.89 - Old Age Assistance Various Persons Cash $23,258.39 Feb.20,Appro. $20,000.00 Other Towns 241.61 Oct.13,Trans.,E&D 3;500.00 $23,500.00 $231500.00 Adm.Old Age Assistance Eleanor S. Blake $929.00 Feb.20,Appro. - $1,290.00 Office Equipment 147.38 Postage & Printing 80.39 Travel & Car Expense 133.06 - $1,289.83 -- Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 1 .17 - $1,290.00 $1,290.00 Federal Grants O.A.A. Various Persons $12,674.98 Grants 1950- $13,303.75 - - $12,674.98 Dec. 31 Bal. to 1951 628.77 - $13,303.75 $13,303.75 44 Adm.Federal Grants O.A.A. Dec.31,Bal.to 1951 $1,562,56 Jan.1,Dal. $806.09 Grants 1950 756.47 $1,562.56 $1,562.56 Aid to DependenC Children Various Persons $6,935.24 -"Feb.20,Appro. $4,400.00 Aug.31,Trans., -C.M.Fund 255.51 Sept. 15, Trans., C.M.Fund 247.10 Sept. 30,Trans., $6,935.24 C.M.Fund 227.75 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 195.12 -Oct. 13,Trans.,E&D 2,000.00 $7,130.36 $7,130.36 Federal Grants A.D.C. Various Persons $1,103.56 Jan. 1, Bal. $195.11 Grants 1950 1,891.36 $1.103.56 Dec. 31 Bal. to 1951 .982.91 $2,086.47 $2,086.47 Adm.Federal Grants A.D.C. Dec. 31 Bal. to 1951 $179.71 Jan. 1,Bal. - $90.98 Grants 1950 88.73 $179.71 $17971 Hospital Care Cape Cod Hospital (Free Bed) Various Persons $417.75 Feb.20,Appro. $500.00 C. C. Hospital 82.25 $500.00 $500.00 Unpaid Bills of 1949 Various Accounts $157.21 Feb.20,Appro. $157.21 $157.21 $157.21 Veterans'Benefits Various Persons $472.20 Feb.20,Appro. $2,000.00 Fuel - 270.30 Medical 120.00 . Groceries - 392.00 - Office Expense 32.89 Ralph A. Chase Adm. 320.00 - $1,607.39 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 392.61 $2,000.00 $27000.00 45 Clement Gould & Wife Fund Dec. 31 Bat. to 1951 $50.05 Jan. 1,Bal. $50.05 - $50.05 $50.05 Mary Celia Crosby Fund Dec. 31 Bal. to 1951 $10.00 Jan. 1, Bal. $10.00 - $10.00 $10.00 Schools Expended $101,512.67 Feb.20,Appro. $103,545.00 June 26,Refund 44.40 $101,512.67 Dec.31 Bal.to Rev. 2,076.73 $103.589.40 $103,589.40 N.B. See Superintendent's Report School Committee - Salaries Salaries $200.00 Feb.20,Appro. $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Elementary School Construction Dec. 31 Bat. to 1951 $862.53 Jan. 1,Bal. $862.53 $862.53 $862.53 Vocational Education Tuition Trade Schools $329.80 Feb. 20,Appro. $500.00 $329.80 Dec. 31 Dal. to Rev, 170.20 $500.00 - $500..00 - Adult Vocational Education Vocational Teachers $288.00 Feb.20,Appro. 5300.00 $288.00 - Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 12.00 - $300.00 - $300.00 Elementary School Grading `Payrolls Labor $198.80 Feb.20,Appro. $1,000.00 Payrolls Truck - 48.60 Sept.18,Trans. 217.69 Grading Machine MOM Material 340.29 $1,217.69 $1,217.69 46 Snow Library Ruth L. Barnard $600.00 Feb.20,Appro. $1,000.00 Fuel 150.00 Dog Tax Refunds 445.45 Light 25.64 Repairs 72.95 Care of Grounds 65.57 - - Postage & Printing 11.99 Insurance 6520 - - Books 169.17 Librarian's Expense 7.00 _ Gordon R. Forsberg - (Painting) 267.22 $1,436.74- . Dec. 31 Bal, to Rev. 8.71 $1,445.45 -- $1,445.45 Snow Library Fund Books $249.79 Jan.1,Bal. $40.50 Oct. 31, Trans. Fund 200.00 Dec.29,Trans.Fund 50.00 Dec. 31 Bal. to 1951 40.71 $290.50 $290.50 Parks & Playgrounds Payrolls $3,123.14 Feb.20,Appro. $4,282.80 Trucks 36.50 Material 505.76 - - Equipment 289.03 Cape & Vineyard Elec. Co. 25.26 N.E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 56.58 Printing 7.95 Repairs 23.74 - Legal 5.00 Mowing 207.00 ' $4,279.96 DLc. 31 Bal. to Rev. 2.84 - $4,282.80 $4,282.80 Eldredge Park Grading Nathan H Ellis $658.00 Feb.20,Appro. $700.00 Howard Linnell 42.00 $700.00 $700.00 Namskaket Beach Water& House Payrolls $250.96 Feb.20,Appro. $1,325.00 - Joseph L. Rogers Jr. 214.87 Aug.7,Transfer 20.00 - Alexander Pate 828.00 Oct,3,Transfer - 480.89 Material 511.66 - - - $1,805.49 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 20.40 - $1,825.89 $1,825.89 47 Planning Board Expense Dues $12.50 Feb.20,Appro. $150.00 Printing 13.60 Supplies 6.38 Advertising 10.00 Equipment 43.95 Legal 7.00 $93.43 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 56.57 i $150.00 $150.00 Miscellaneous American Oil Co. $541.69 Feb.20,Appro. $500.00 Cape Cod Standard Times 46.00 Refunds _ .441.07 Arthur L. Sparrow 34.96 Bounty on Seal 5.00 - Office Machines (Upkeep) 47.70 $675.35 - Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 265.72 $941.07 $941.07 Insurance & Bonds Workmen's Compensation $831.25 Feb.20,Appro. $1,000.00 Bonds April 13,Transfer 181.25 _ Collectors 187.50 - Deputy Collectors 5.00 .Treasurers 150.00 Town Clerk 7.50 $1,181.25 $1,181.25 Town Reports I{endall Printing Co. $650.00 Feb.20,Appro. $650.00 $650.00 $650.00 Court Orders Dec. 31 Bal,to Rev. $50.00 Feb.20, Appro. $50.00 $50.00 - $50.00 Memorial & Armistice Day Miss Rogers Flower Shop $71.00 Feb.20,Appro. $200.00 Eagle Fireworks Co 14.53 Orleans Post 308,A.L. 43.20 $128.73 Dec.31 Bal, to Rev. 71.27 $200.00 200.00 48 July 4th Celebration Cash Prizes $176.00 Feb.20,Appro. $500.00 Cape Cod Band 250.00 $426.00 Dec. 31 Bal. to Rev. 74.00 - - -_ $50D.00 $500.00 Band Concerts Ralph A.Chase,Treas. $150.00 Feb.20,Appro. 5150.00 $150.00 $150.00 Public Amusement (Baseball) Equipment $944.75 Feb.20,Appro. $17000.00 Insurance 75.00 Refund 42.00 $1,019.75 Dec.31 Bal.to Rev. 22.25 $1,042.00 $1,042.00 Christmas Display & Party Henry R. Coffin Co. $217.23 Feb.20,Appro. $500.00 W.H.Snow&Son 282.77 $500.00 - $500.00 - Rehabilitation Fund Committee Expense Dec.31,Bal.to 1951 - 5150.00 San.1,Bal. $150.00 . $150.00 5150.00 Town Office Building Committee Expense William G.Upham $300.00 Jan.1,Bal. $300.00 $300.00 - - $300.00 Reserve Fund Transferred to: Feb.21,Trans.from .Insurance&Bonds $181.25 Overlay Reserve $3,000.00 Elein. Sch.Grading 217.69 Elect.&Registrations 297.73 _ Road Mach.&Building 200.00 Skaket Beach Water 480.89. Health- 200.00 Clerical Expense - 224.25 Wire Inspection 56.00 Town Hall 468.25 Shellfish 20.22 Fire Dept, 179.18 Mill Pond Road 174.91 Highways, General 5.48 Cottage Street 39.42 $2,745.27 - Dec.31 Bal,to Overlay - Reserve $254.73 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 49 Cemeteries & Tomb Payrolls Labor $248.08 Feb.20,Appro. $320.00 Dressing 20.00 - - - Equipment 20.00 - - - $288.08 Dec.31,Bal.to Rev. 31.92 320.00 $320.00 Soldiers Monument & Graves Truck $5.00 Feb.20,Appro. $105.00 Mowing 100.00 5105.00 $105.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Payrolls Labor $43.98 Jan.1,Bal. $43.24 Transfer 25.00 $43.98 _. Dec.31 Bal.to 1951. 24.26 .$68.24 $68.24 Care of Herring Brook Edward H.Higgins Feb.20,Appro. $30.00 (Caretaker) $25.00 $25.00 - - Dec.31 Bal.to Rev. 5.00 $30.00 $30.00 Shellfish Constable's Salary & Expense Elmer R.Darling Feb.20,Appro. $2,400.00 Salary $2,100.00 Use of Car 300.00 $2,400.00 $2,400.00 - Shellfish, Protection & Propagation Payrolls Labor $181.95. Feb.20,Appro. $500.00 Lumber etc. 69.31 Dec.15,Transfer 20.22 Gas & Oil 36.62 Shellfish Seed 182.43 Supplies 49.91 $520.22 --$520.22 Shellfish Projects Shellfish Seed $1.,073.22 Jan.1,Bal. $1,173.85 Sept.8,State 500.00 $1,073.22 Sept. 11,State 500.00 Dec.31 Bal.to 1951 1,100.63 $2,173.85 $2,173.85 50 Interest, Town Notes & Bonds Interest Feb.20,Appro._ $1,300.00 Ist Issue High School $630.00 2nd Issue High School 235.00 Fire Station 220.00 $l,oas.00 Dec. 31 Bal.to Rev. 215.00 - $1,300.00 $1,300.00 Retirement High School Bonds -March 1Sec.Issue $1,500.00 Feb.20,Appro. $5,500.00 Sept.1 First Issue 4,000.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00 _ Retirement Fire Station Bond Sept.1 C.C.Trust Co. $2,000.00 Feb. 20,Appro. $1000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 High School Building Loan, First Issue Sept..30 Retirement $4,000.00 Jan.1,Bal. $36,000.00 $4,000.00 Dec.31 Balance $32,000.00 $36,000.00 - $36,000.00 High School Building Loan, Second Issue Mar. 1 Retirement $1,500.00 Jan. 1,Bal. $12,500.00 $1,500.00 Dec. 31 Balance 11,000.00 $12,500.00 $12,500.00 Fire Station Loan Sept.1 Retirement $2,000.00 Jan.1,Bal. $11,000.00 $2,000.00 - Dec. 31 Balance 9,000.00 - $11,000.00 - $11,000.00 Net Funded Debt Jan. 1 Balance $59,500.00 Retirement $7,500.00 7,500.00 Dec.31,Bala - - 52,000.00 $59,500.00 - - - $59,500.00 51 INVESTMENT & TRUST FUNDS Street Light Fund Dec.30 Trans.to Town $64.54 Jan. 1, Bal.. $2,517.61 1950 Interest 64.54 - $64.54 Balance 2,517.61 $2,582.15 - -$2,582.15 _ Clement Gould & Wife Fund Dec.31 Balance 5,455.21 Jan.1,Bal. $5,316.94 1950 Interest 138.27 $5,455.21 - $5,455.21 Clayton Mayo Charity Fund Trans.to Town - $730.36 Jan. 1,Bal. - $26,133.69 1950 Interest 645.41 730.36 Dec.31 Balance 26,048.74 $26,779.10 $26,779.10 Mary Celia Crosby Fund Dec,31 Balance $5,462.04 Jan. 1,Bal. $5,381.02 1950 interest 81.02 $5,462.04 $5,462.04 Snow Library Fund Trans.to Town $250.00 Jan.1,Bal. $11,205.38 1950 Interest 243.97 $250.00 - Dec.31.Balance 11.,199.35 $11,449.35 $11,449.35 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Trans. to Town $25.00 Jan. 1,Bal. $3,842.69 1950 Interest 86.15 $25.00 Dec.31 Balance 3;903.84 $3,928.84 $3,928.84 Post War Rehabilitation Fund Dec.31 Balance $34,815.67 Jan.1,Bal. $34,002.14 1950 Interest 813.53 $34,815.67 $34,815.67 - 52 SUMMARY Investment&Trust Funds Cash& Securities $89,402.46 - Street Light Fund $2,517.61 Clement Gould & Wife Fund 5,455.21 Clayton Mayo Charity Fund 267048.74 Mary Celia Crosby Fund 5,462.04 Snow Library Fund 11,199.35 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 31903.84 Post War Rehabilitation Fund 34,815.67 $897402.46 $89,402.46 Revenue Account Jan. 1 Underestimate Apr.17,Poll Tax $1,262.00 State & County June 8, Poll Tax 2.00 Taxcs 1949 $2,450.65 June 27,Levy Revenue 1950 380.00 Real Estate 145,755.47 Feb.20/21 Appro. 240,779.83 June 27, Levy State Park&Res. 281.07 Personal Prop. 17,510.31 State Audit - 524.83 Est.Receipts 111,551.92 Mosquito Control 1,807.76 Oct.10,Omitted R.E. 38.35 'County Tax 25,044.64 Nov.1,Omitted R.E. 101.78 County Retirement Dec.31,Bal.Appro. 6,639.45 System 455.36 June 27 Overlay 4,365.56 Dec.30 Estimated Receipts 2,989.53 $279,069.23 Dec.31 Bal.to E&D 3,792.05 $282,861.29- S282,861.28 EXCESS & DEFICIENCY Surplus Revenue Feb. 21, Jan.1,Bal. $76,701.31 Chap.90 Const. $6.000.00 Jan.24,Chap.90,Comm. 2,999.56 Chap.90 Maint, 1,000.00 Jan.24,Ch.90 County 1,499.78 March 23, - 'Dec.15,Ch.90 Comm. 500.00 Dock—Rock Harbor 2,500.00 Dec.15,Ch.90 County 500.00 Sept.2,Elem.Sch.Const. 862.53 Dec..31,Bal.Rev.Acct. 3,792.05 Sept.30,Taxes Tax-Title 103.60 Oct. 13,O.A.A. 3,500.00 A.D.C. 2,000.00 $15,966.13 Dec.31 Bal.to 1951 70,026.57 $85,992.70 $85,992.70 53 SUMMARY REVENUE ACCOUNT Dec.31,Cash on hand $91,306.58 Tax Titles 255.13 - Tax Possessions 558.44 - Taxes—Personal Property, 1949 144.44 - Taxes—Real Estate, 1949 861.05 Taxes—Poll,1950 6.00 Taxes—Personal Property,1950 1,256.15 Taxes-Real Estate,1950 12,423.55 Taxes—Motor Vehicle Excise,.1950 1,216.05_ Moth Assessment,1949 36.00 Moth Assessment,1950 79.35 Accounts Receivable 13,012.55 Federal Tax Deductions $2,813.38 Balances to 1951 10,085,80 Real Estate Fund 4,713.66 - Tailings Account 7225 Overlay,1949 L005.49 Overlay,1950 31273.02 - Overlay Reserve. ,13,166.44 Tax Title Revenue 813.57 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Revenue 1,216.05 Special Assessment Revenue 115.35 Departmental Revenue 13,012.55 Excess&Deficiency (Surplus Revenue) 70,026.57 Overestimate State&County Taxes 841.16 $121,15529 $121,155.29 I wish to thank the heads of the various Town Depart- ments for their cooperation throughout the year, by the prompt presentation of Departmental bills. Respectfully submitted, FRANKLIN S. MURRAY, Town Accountant 54 Report or State Auditor To the Board of Selectmen Mr. LeRoy A. Nickerson, Chairman Orleans, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Orleans for the period from July 1, 1949 to September 2, 1950, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44,General Laws.This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr.Herman B.Dine,Assistant Director of Accounts. Very truly yours, FRANCIS X.LANG, Director of Accounts. FXL:GTG Mr.Francis X.Lang Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House,Boston Sir: In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Orleans for the period from July 1, 1949, the date of the previous audit, to September 2, 1950, and report thereon as follows: The records of financial transactions of the several de- partments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined and checked. The books and accounts in the town accountant's ofl9ce were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were verified by comparison with the treasurer's books and with the records of the several departments making the original charges.The disbursements as recorded were checked with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the treasurer to 55 disburse town funds and with the payments as shown by the treasurer's books. The appropriations voted by the town, as shown by the town clerk's records, were checked to the accountant's ledgers. The ledger accounts were analyzed, and a balance sheet,which is appended to this report,was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on September 2, 1950. This balance sheet shows that the financial condition of the town is very good. The books and accounts of the town treasurer were ex- amined and checked. The recorded receipts were analyzed and compared with the records of the departments making payments to the treasurer, while the payments by the trea- surer were checked with the selectmen's warrants. The cash book additions were verified,and the treasurer's cash balance on September 2, 1950 was proved by reconcilia- tion of the bank balance with a statement furnished by the bank of deposit and by actual count of the cash in,the office. The payments on account of maturing debt and interest were verified by comparison with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities on file. The savings bank books and securities representing the investment of the trust and investment funds in the custody of the town treasurer were examined and listed, the income being proved and the withdrawals being verified. The tax title deeds held by the town were examined and listed. The amounts transferred to the tax title accounts were compared with the collector's books, and the tax titles on hand were listed, reconciled with the accountant's ledger, and checked with the records in the Registry of Deeds. The books and accounts of the tax collector were ex- amined and checked in detail.The tax,excise,and assessment accounts outstanding at the time of the previous examination and all subsequent commitment lists were audited and re- conciled with the warrants of the assessors committing the accounts for collection. The collector's cash books were footed, the payments,to the treasurer by the collector were checked to the treasurer's 56 and the accountant's books, the abatements granted. and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the respective ledger accounts. The departmental accounts committed for collection were examined and checked. The charges were proved, the re- corded receipts were checked with the payments to the treasurer, and the outstanding accounts were listed. The outstanding tax, excise, assessment, and departmen- tal accounts receivable were verified by sending notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, and from the replies received it appears that the outstanding accounts, as.listed, are correct. The records of licenses and permits issued by the select- men, the town clerk; and the health department were ex- amined and checked, and the payments to the State and to the town were verified. The surety bonds of the officials bonded for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form. In addition to the departments and accounts mentioned, the records of all other departments collecting money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined, checked,and reconciled with the treasurer's and the town ac- countant's books. Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing a reconciliation of the treasurer's and the collector's cash, summaries of the tax,excise, assess- ment, tax title, and departmental accounts, as well as tables showing the transactions and condition of the trust and in- vesment funds. For the cooperation extended by the several town officials during the progress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD B.DINE, Assistant Director of Accounts. HBD:GTG- TOWN OF ORLEANS Balance Sheet— September 2, 1950 GENERAL ACCOUNTS ASSETS LIABILITIES AND RESERVES - Cash, $66,661.30 Federal Withholding Taxes $1,657.46 Accounts Receivable: Proceeds of Dog Licenses—Due County 72.80 Taxes: Tailings 41.08 Levy of 1948: Sale of Real Estate Fund 4,713.66 Real Estate, $103.95 Road Machinery Fund 666.52 Levy of 1949: Personal Property $258.42 State Assessments,1950 2,613.66 Real Estate 1,878.75 County Tax and Assessment,1950 25,490.00 — 2,137.17 Trust Funds Income: Levy of 1950: Mary Celia Crosby Charity - $10.00 Poll $50.00 Clement Gould and Wife,Charity 50.05 Personal Property 13,003.03 Clayton Wayo,Charity 162.50 Real Estate 94,591.46 Snow Library 15.07 107,644.49 Cemetery Perpetual Care 32.92 109,885.61 270.54 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Rxcise: Federal Grants: - - Levy of 1949 - $6.41 Levy of 1950 - - 2,219.64 Aid to Dependent Children: 2,226.05 Administration $148.16 Moth Assessments: Old Age Assistance: Levy of 1949 $39.00 Administration 1,343.48 Levy of 1950. 353.70 Assistance 3,517.66 5,009.30 Tax Titles - 392.70 141.93 Unexpended Appropriation Balances 90,152.46 Tax Possessions 558.44 Reserve Fund—Overlay Surplus 12,452.78 GENERAL. ACCOUNTS—(Continued) Departmental: - Overlays Reserved for Abatement of Taxes: Temporary Aid $1,874:53 Levy of 1948 "` $103.95 Aid to Dependent Children - 878,16. .Levy of 1949 1,360.47 - Old Age Assistance 2,870.16 Levy of 1950 - 4,201.56. Veterans'Benefits 102.00 5,665.98 School 557.48 Revenue Reserved Until Collected: -, 6,282.33 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise. $23226.05 Aid to Highways--Chap.90: - - Special Assessment 392.70 State $47500.00 Tax Title and Tax Possession- - 700.37 County - 2,500.00 Departmental 6,282.33 - 7,000.00 Aid to Highways 7,000.00 _ 16,601.45 .Estimated Receipts to be Collected -- 43,099.45 Surplus Revenue - 70,840.12 $236,247.81 - $236,247.81 DEBT ACCOUNTS Net Funded or Fixed Debt $56,000.00 Fire Station Construction Loan $9,000.00 School Loan 47,000.00 $56,000.00 $56,000.00 TRUST AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS Trust and Investment Funds: - Street Light Fund $2,517.61 Cash and Securities $88,891.40 Mary Celia Crosby Charity Fund 5,381.02 - - Clement Gould and Wife Charity Fund - 5,316.94 Clayton Mayo Charity Fund 26,200.62 Snow Library Fund 11,230.38 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 3,867.69 - Post-War Rehabilitation Fund 34,377.14 $88,891.40 - $88,891.40 i 59 Report of Park Commission To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: We herewith submit the Annual Report of the Park Commission for the year 1950. The usual care was given the several Parks and play- grounds of the Town, including Nauset and Skaket Beaches. Eldredge baseball.Park was put in condition for high school and Town team games. The playing field was enlarged by adding a strip of land at the Northerly end of the field 50 feet wide and 462.10 feet long. The labor of cutting and re- moving trees and stumps on this piece of land was furnished by volunteers about 60 in number and saved the Town an estimated $300.00. Mr. Howard Mayo of the Mayo Duck Farm has again this year,furnished and helped to spread 40 loads of hen and duck dressing without cost to the Town, and we take this oppor- tunity to thank him for kindness and generosity. A new backstop and pumping outfit were also installed which is a greatly needed 'improvement. At Skaket Beach, a new building has been constructed containing flush toilets, bubbler and shower. The parking area was enlarged and hard surfaced and traffic lines established. The popularity of this beach well merits the money expended there. The Water Safety Committee uses this beach for swimming instruction and it was not uncom- mon to see from 50 to 75 cars parked there during these classes. At the East end of Crystal Lake where swimming classes are also held a space was cleared, a seat installed, and ac- cumulated trash and rubbish removed. Old brush, leaves and young saplings were removed from the Town Cemetery lot, and two loads of hen dressing ap- plied, the improvement is quite noticeable. At the Old so cemetery near the Post Office, 1/2 ton of fertilizer has been applied, and a large spruce tree planted as a permanent Christmas tree. We wish to thank Mr. Emile 011ivier, our tree warden, for the gift of the tree and its planting. At Nauset Beach we had a very busy summer,with a large number of visitors daily besides the fishermen who were more numerous this year than other years owing to the popularity of this area for bass fishing. The Town concession at this beach was let to Mr. Ira O. Denman, who erected a new and attractive building and operated it very satisfactorily. The Beach Taxi stand was let to Mr.Howard Rogers who also gave complete satisfaction. Due to the inroads of the sea, and shifting sands, the parking area was not altogether satisfactory as we have lost the use of about 1/3 of it owing to the above. On a good day the average number of cars visiting the beach is between 600 and 800,and as high as 1200,and under the present conditions we were unable to find suitable parking for them all. From one to five cars became mired in the sand daily, and in most cases had to be towed out at their own expense, which natu- rally caused considerable unfavorable comment. A check was made of the cars using the parking area this past summer and we found that from June 25th to Labor Day, there were 37,525 cars. First aid relief was rendered in numerous cases a--d several fire permits issued. - It is urgently recommended that flush toilets be in- stalled at Eldredge ball park and a suitable breakwater con- structed at Nauset Beach to prevent further erosion. Respectfully submitted, A.J. YOUNG, Chairman ROBERT E. CHANDLER KENDALL R. HIGGINS Orleans Park Commission. 61 Report of Moth Department To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Town of Orleans, Gentlemen: Answering questions about the scarcity of gypsy moth may I quote from my 1945 report "The frost of April 1945 which was very severe, freezing the tender leaves, bud tissue and blossoms, was especially devastating following as it did the lush growth that resulted from an unusually warm March. This same frost had its effect on the gypsy moths filling the larvae before it hatched and also depriving the young cater- pillars already hatched of foliage to feed on, thus starving a great number of them." The recent aerial spraying was not responsible for the lack of gypsy moths in Orleans. The moth superintendent has sprayed in the past many areas that showed infestation. Infested areas are now discovered by a gypsy moth trap- ping program. Last year this program consisted of placing 24 traps in parts of Orleans. These traps are baited with an attractant from an extract made from the tip of the ab- domen of the female moth caught in the pupea stage. By counting the males trapped in this manner it is possible to determine with reasonable accuracy whether there is an infestation present and how severe. In the 24 traps placed at Orleans the moth superintendent found only two male moths, this program is followed every year. A complete spraying program with D. D. T. to eliminate the elm leaf beetle showed excellent results. If we keep being persistent in spraying this insect can be kept in check, this is a must in keeping the elms healthy. The orange striped oak worm has been making its ap- pearance,this insect in the caterpillar stage is controlled with D. D. T. They are not as destructive as gypsy moth. 62 Poison ivy and brush eradication along the roadside has progressed satisfactory. Spraying and treatment, with a 24D or 245T formulation, of stumps or stubs will fill the roots and prevent sprouting,and will not kill most grasses that are, desirable to prevent erosion. Roadside brush control is out of the experimental stage. Past performances have proved that brush can be eliminated cheaper by spraying than the yearly operation of cutting. Chemical wood control along roadsides is a firmly established and economical practice, a wise choice for most roadside weed control problem. Respectfully submitted, EMILE A. OLLIVIER, Moth Superintendent. Assessors' Report on Map of Town The 1950 appropriation was expended for surveying and mapping parcels south and west of the Town Cove;and sur- veying, mapping and compiling data in preparation of a sec- tional plan of the area between the Cove and Pond Road. While these maps are made primarily for assessing pur- poses we believe they will be of increased value in years to come inasmuch as many of the property divisions and road lines are based upon such physical features as: stone walls, old fences, marked trees, and the like, which are gradually disappearing either with age or by the acts of man. In our opinion this work should be continued and we recommend that $1000 be appropriated in 1951. Respectfully yours, LEROY A. NICKERSON ARTHUR R. FINLAY FREDERICK J. COLBY Assessors of Orleans 63 Report of Tree Warden To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Town of Orleans: Dutch Elm Disease has taken its toll in 15 new towns in 1950, with a planned program for keeping our elms in a healthy condition we can keep out Dutch Elm Disease in Or- leans. Either spray to prevent the disease or.cut down the tree as soon as it has become infested. A sure fire method of saving trees once the lethal beetle has begun its work has not yet been found, but many.scientists are working on this project. In answer to the most asked question"Shall we lose our elms?""Yes,if we lack interest in the maintenance and have a defeatist frame of mind; but not if we continue to give them the care and attention they warrant." The threat to the elms in an area is largely in pro- portion to the amount of Dutch Elm Disease producing fungus and to the number of the disease carrying bark beetles in and about the area. In areas where no control work is done these menacing factors may build up to serious proportions in two to three years. Branch breakage by wind storms, as we had recently, elm cutting operations and other conditions like dead and dying elms contribute to high beetle population. Defoliated elms are more susceptible to the development of Dutch Elm Disease than undamaged elms. Dutch Elm Disease can be distinguished from other wilt diseases and the Dutch Elm Disease fungus can be detected in dead wood by laboratory test only. Recent storms caused some damage to the elms. These damaged trees were repaired, cabled and braced, thus saving them, any dangerous limbs or trees removed. European Lindens were planted along the town roads, in later years these trees will be fine ornamental trees. More will be planted this year. Respectfully submitted, EMILE A. OLLIVIER, Tree Warden. 64 Report of The Board of health To the Citizens of the Town of Orleans: The cooperation given the Board of Health in reporting cases of diseases, by the citizens, Town Nurse and physicians has improved somewhat in the past year.Still there were some cases not reported. If this is not done by the physicians, the responsibility rests with the householders, who should report all cases to the Board of Health at once to enable us to have a complete record. We earnestly request that all will have the above regulation in mind and cooperate with the Board. We have a record of the diseases dangerous to Public Health: Chicken Pox 1 Polio 1 Dog Bites 2 German Measles 3 Lobar Pneumonia 1 Measles 6 Mumps 3 Licenses were granted for the following: Overnight cabins Renewals 6 Recreational Camps Renewals 5 Our Town Dump is being taken care of as well as pos- sible, and is gradually filling in, but there is plenty of room as yet. Refuse is burned as often as possible and the balance being pushed over the bank.The wire fence is to be relocated to prevent loose paper collecting in the surrounding woods. Considerable fill has been removed for fill (on Namskaket Rd.) and at those places will be smoothed over, making the surroundings more presentable adjacent to the dump. 65 Extermination of flies is taken care of by occasional spraying with D. D. T. throughout the summer months. Ro- dents are not very prevalent as yet, but as soon as they appear will be taken care of. Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK J. COLBY, Chairman. LEROY A. NICKERSON, ARTHUR R. FINLAY, Board of Health Report of The Barnstable County Health Department for 1950 CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Over a period of several decades, there has been a grad- ual downward trend in the severity of many of the common acute contagious diseases of childhood so that control of such diseases is no longer to be considered an important part of the work of any health department. Furthermore, modern medical science has demonstrated that some of the measures, such as isolation and quarantine, formerly thought to be ef- fective means of control, are not by any means adequate. Efforts of this department have largely been aimed at de- creasing the susceptibility of children by active immuniza- tion against diphtheria and whooping cough. For the second consecutive year, the number of cases of infantile paralysis reported has been above normal. Of the seven cases reported, all except one, were permanent resi- dents of the county and six of the seven developed some de- gree of paralysis. There was one death reported as the result of this disease. Sanitation The Department continued its efforts for the protection of private water supplies and adequate sewage disposal Laboratory,as well as sanitary survey work,was carried on at about the same level as during previous years. Several of the 66 Town Boards of Health have adopted new regulations during the year. Contacts have been made with Town Planning Boards to promote more adequate attention to water supplies and sewage disposal when new sub-divisions were under con- sideration. By the employment of a part time sanitarian during the summer months, we were able to cover more adequately, the increased work entailed by the influx of summer visitors. our attention has been particularly directed toward the sanitation of food handling establishments, many of which are only in operation for a brief period of time during the summer. By augmenting the laboratory services, concerned with the ex- amination of swabs taken from multiuse utensils in restau- rants, we were able to exercise better control over the im- portant item of cleaning and sanitizing, glasses, cups and other such equipment. We have followed closely the studies carried out recently on methods for the control of wood ticks. At the completion of the work,done this year by the Mass.Department of Public Health, as well as the United States Department of Agricul- ture, it would appear that effective means for curtailing the number of ticks are available. We feel that the control work should be carried out by the moth superintendents in the . various towns of the County since many of them already have the necessary equipment. Child Hygiene During the year, we have continued our promotional work in this field and many clinics have been conducted under the auspices of this Department for the health evaluation of children of ages from one to six. In February, we were able to secure the services of a dental hygienist, and institute a program for the control of dental caries among school children by the application of sodium fluoride. We have also been able to secure the aid of workers from the United States Public Health Service and the Mass. Department of Public Health, and expect to have completed all schools in the County at the end of the year following the beginning of the work. i I 67 Personnel of the Department as of December 31,1950 F.L. Moore, M. D.,County Health Officer Mr. George F. Crocker, Sanitary Inspector Mr. Ernest C. Eldredge, Sanitary Inspector Miss Mildred Wye, R. N., Field Nurse Mrs. Alice Dalzell, Dental Hygienist Miss Ruth Crocker, Clerk STATISTICAL DATA Administration: Automobile Mileage 43,761 Individuals Interviewed 1,522 Meetings Attended 99 Lectures, etc. 16 Communicable Disease Control: Visits to cases and contacts 35 Consultations with Physicians 7 Smallpox Vaccinations 164 Diphtheria Immunizations 752 Tetnus Immunizations 635 Whooping Cough Immunizations 376 Child Hygiene: Preschool children examined 359 School Children examined 255 School children inspected by Dental Hygienist 1,661 School children given Fluorine treatments 1,661 Total Fluorine Treatments 6,600 Visits to Crippled Children's Clinics 257 Sanitary Inspections: Water Supplies 146 Sewage Disposal 169 Camp Sites 10 Dairy Farms 131 Pasteurizing Plants- 82 68 Restaurants 610 Markets,Groceries,etc. 77 All Others 14 Laboratory Specimens Examined: Water Supplies 115 Milk (Bacteriological) 76 Milk (Fats and Solids) 96 Milk (Phosphatase Tests) 30 Mastitis 5 Cream 2 Ice Cream 2 Food Handling Utensils 1,246 Cases of Reportable Diseases: Chicken Pox 75 Dog Bite 165 Infantile Paralysis 7 German Measles 183 Measles 75 Meningitis 1 Mumps 25 Scarlet Fever 12 Tuberculosis 38 Tularemia 2 Whooping Cough 50 Respectfully submitted, F. L. MOORE, M. D. County Health Officer Report of Police Department To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Orleans: I hereby submit my report for the Police Department for the year ending 1950. Arrests Drunk 13 Operating under the influence 2 69 Operating to endanger 4 Speeding 1 Larceny of less than $100 1 Larceny from a building 1 Juvenile Delinquent 1 Wilful and Malicious Destruction of Property 1 Assault and Battery 2 Assault 1 Operating without a License 1 Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle 3 Lewd and Lascivious Act 1 Courtesy Tags issued 188 Warning tags 108 Faulty Equipment tags 26 Accidents Reported and Investigated 61 Fatal Accidents 1 Licenses Revoked 4 Licenses Suspended 28 Registrations Suspended Warrants and Summonses Served for other Departments 16 Investigations, Complaints and Miscellaneous 445 Stolen Cars Recovered 3 Buildings and Homes Found Open 136 Trips to Harwich and Provincetown Courts 61 Trips to House of Correction 14 Superior Court cases 2 Trips to Taunton State Hospital 1 Sunday Work permits issued 4 Taxi Licenses issued (owner and driver) 8 Dogs shot by Police Department 1 Dogs killed and injured by autos 13 Fires attended 14 Sudden Deaths investigated 2 Suicide 1 Miles covered by Cruiser 23,000 Auto Transfers 169 Auto Dealers Transfers 5 Houses and Premises Inspected 589 Deer Killed by Automobiles 5 70 At this time I wish to take the oportunity to thank the Board of Selectmen, other Town Officers, the Citizens of the Town,The State Police, Sheriff's Department,Radio Sys- tem, the Registry of Motor Vehicles and other Police Depart- ments who by their excellent,co-operation have assisted us in every way. This past year has seen an unusually large number of summer visitors both those who spend the summer in our Town and those passing through to other points. This has constituted a heavy traffic problem and we have endeavored to cope with many violations with as much leniency as pos- sible consistent with the safety of all. Unfortunately we had one fatal accident this year and while this report shows a high accident figure many of these were minor and involving slight damage to cars. I have asked the citizens to approve the purchase of a new two way radio for the Police Cruiser to replace the present set now outmoded in the general system.This is a very important item and essential to proper contact with others in the system and particularly so due to the fact that we have no Police Station manned to receive calls. With the changing times new and added activities place more duties on the Police and I feel it is necessary to pro- vide a slightly larger sum in the budget to provide for these additional incidents. Again thank you all for your consideration and please feel free to offer any helpful suggestions for the betterment of our Police service to the community. Respectfully submitted, RAY B. ANSTESS, Chief of Police, Town of Orleans. 71 Report of Town Nursing Service Jan. 1, 1950—Aug. 15, 1950 Field Office Adm. Visited Adm. Visited Record of cases nursed: 158 618 12 25 Non Communicable Diseases Crippled Children's Service 1 Adult 95 546 7 2 Maternity Antepartum 9 6 Postpartum with antepartum 11 17 without antepartum 2 Delivery 1 Infant Under 1 month 10 18 Over 1 month 6 6 1 3 School age 11 18 3 17 146 611 11 22 Acute Communicable Diseases 1 2 Ambulance Calls 6 Pre School age 5 5 1 3 158 618 12 25 Health Services and Activities Trips with patients to Clinics etc. 14 Metropolitan Life Ins. cases 5. 92 John Hancock Life Ins. cases 1 1 Aid to Dependent Children cases 1 2 Salvation Army Fund cases 1 3 Old Age Assistance cases 8 207 30 305 72 Field Office Adm. Visited Adm. Visited Pre School Clinic Well Child Conference June 1-6-8 26 56 305 Meetings attended 9 Summary: Record of cases nursed 158 618 12 25 Health Services & Activities 56 305 Meetings attended 9 Receipts $611.00 Relief Nurse Marion Chace, R. N. Respectfully submitted, PHYLLIS P. GROVER, R. N. Town Nurse Aug. 15, 1950—Dec. 31, 1950 Field - Office Adm. Visited Adm. Visited Record of cases nursed: Non Communicable Diseases Crippled Children's Service Maternity Antepartum 13 8 Postpartum with antepartum 34 without antepartum 2 19 Infant under 1 month 8 19 over 1 month 6 Preschool 10 19 School 3 19 1 7 Adult 25 496 2 Ambulance calls 6 67 610 1 9 i 73 Field Office Adm. Visited Adm. Visited Acute Communicable diseases 1 Chronic tuberculosis 69 619 Health Activities Eye Clinic 1 2 Metropolitan Life Ins. 49 John Hancock Life Ins. 2 9 Salvation Army Fund cases 1 National Polio Fund cases 1 Old Age Assistance cases 74 Aid to Dependent Children Consultations with Supervisors, Clinics, and meetings with State Dept. of Public Health 23 5 157 Adm. Old Cases Visits Pre School service Series of Immunization Clinics Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Combined Sept. 26, Oct. 24,Nov. 21, Dec. 19, 1950 Dr. Frederick Moore, B. C. H. Officer attending physician Families represented--9 Children attended 13 19 Children vaccinated for Small Pox—3 Summary: Morbidity 69 619 Health service & Social work 5 157 Pre School Service 13 19 87 795 Receipts $405.25 Respectfully submitted, MARION CHACE, R.N. Town Nurse 74 Report of Fire Department To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Orleans: Following is the report of the Fire Department for 1950: Chimney Fires 6 Car Fires 3 House Fires 3 Electric Fires 2 Investigated Fires 3 Oil Stove Flares 3 Grass and Woods Fires 13 Out of Town Fires 4 Gas Explosions 1 Pumping Boat 2 Rescue Calls 1 Total Calls 42 Value of buildings and contents involved $36,700.00 Loss on buildings and contents 1,541.43 Grass and woodland burned 3 acres Estimated miles traveled 425 Basement inspections in business area 41 Permits issued: Fuel Oil 88 Gas 65 Fire 115 The Board of Engineers recommend: Engineers salaries increased $50.00 Chief salary increased 400.00 Annual Budget $6,354.95 75 Board of Engineers George D. Knowles, Chief Judah N. Eldredge, Asst. Chief Lloyd R. Ellis, Capt. Irving A. Higgins Elijah C. Long Henry W Hurley Charles S. Wilcox Lawrence L. Ellis Nathan H. Ellis Volunteer Firemen Alzero F. Brown Joseph L. Rogers Jr. Chester W. Higgins Howard S. Fulcher Francis A. Higgins Lester W. Quinn Kenneth Eldredge Leon Clark Robert Freeman Gaston Norgeot The following constitutes the equipment of the Depart- ment: 1 600-gal. triple combination 1 300-gal. triple combination 1 Brushbreaker 1 Hose truck 1 Forest Fire Pump 18 Water cans 24 Wire Brushes 1,600 feet Forest Hose 1,700 feet one and one half inch hose 2,950 feet two and one half hose Respectfully submitted, GEORGE D. KNOWLES Chief Engineer 76 Report of the Finance .Committee Overlay Reserve Fund $3,000.00 Payments April: 13 Insurance and Bonds 181.25 September: 18 Elementary School (Article 27) 217.69 October: 3 Elections and Registrations 250.00 Road Machinery and Buildings 200.00 Skaket Beach (Acts 36) • 480.89 Health 200.00 October: 5 Clerical Expense 224.25 November: 15 Wire Inspection 28.00 Town Hall-Upkeep of Building & Grounds 100.00 Elections and Registrations 47.73 December: 15 Protection of Propagation of Shellfish 20.22 Town Hall—Upkeep of Building & Grounds 20.00 27 Fire Department 179.18 Mill Pond Road (Article 13) 174.91 Wire Inspection 28.00 Highways (General) 5.48 Cottage Street (Article 14) 39.42 Town Hall—Upkeep of Building & Grounds 348.25 Total $2,745.27 Balance to Overlay Reserve $254.73 Respectfully submitted, REUBEN S. HOPKINS, Sec. Orleans Finance Committee 77 Report of Board of Public Welfare To the Citizens of the Town of Orleans: The upward trend in Welfare costs, which became in- creasingly evident in the latter part of 1949, has continued throughout 1950. The major causes of increased costs during 1950 were due to expanded needs for "extras", covering such items as medical care, operations, medicines, hospitalization, nursing home care, etc. Based on our present case load this situation will continue throughout 1951, in our estimation. In our estimate of needs for 1951 we have only considered the existing laws with reference to General Relief, Aid to Dependent Children and Old Age Assistance. We are not, at this time, anticipating the substantially increased costs to which we will be subjected if Referendum Question No. 3 on the November, 1950, State Election Ballot, is finally put into operation. If this law is put into effect,lowering the qualify- ing age to 63, eliminating the legal responsibility of children regardless of their income, adding to the case load incapaci- tated persons, and establishing a budgetary minimum of $75 per month for each recipient; it will be necessary for the Board to ask for a substantial additional appropriation to cover the operating cost. While we understand that some cities and towns are anticipating the increased costs of these laws in their estimate,for 1951, we do not feel this is neces- sary or wise at this time, and will take the necessary action when the enforcement of these changes is an accomplished fact. We want to bring out the fact that the Federal reim- bursements can be used over again without appropriation,but the State reimbursements are returned to the treasury; and must be raised and appropriated each year. 78 While we function as a Board under many mandatory laws,we have the responsibility of carrying out these regula- tions in the interests of the taxpayer,to avoid abuses. This, we assure you, is our consistent policy. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR R. FINLAY, Chairman LEROY A. NICKERSON FREDERICK J. COLBY Board of Public Welfare OLD AGE ASSISTANCE FOR 1950 Total - No.of Av.per Case - Payroll Cases 1950 1949 January $3,129.80 39 80.25 62.57 February 2,973.88 38 78.26 64.14 March 2,890.92 38 76.08 63.99 April 2,963.20 39 75.98 65.51 May 3,426.85 40 85.67 61.75 June 2,993.30 39 76.75 69.26 July 2,881.18 39 73.88 65.78 August 2,766.27 37 74.76 66.62 September 2,450.25 36 68.06 65.91 October 3,215.31 40 80.38 67.17 November 3,482.16 39 89.29 78.19 December 2,750.40 38 72.38 69.93 Total $35,923.52 Federal Share 13,198.62 State Share 17,368.18 Other Towns 158.68 Net Cost to Orleans $5,198.04 i 79 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN,-1950 Av.per Case Cases Children 1950 1949 - January $556.00 5 7 111.20 96.13 Februray 508.75 5 7 101.75 119.22 March 1,072.95 5 7 214.59 76.68 April 640.11 5 7 128.02 76.60 May 665.20 6 11 110.87 76.68 June 857.96 6 11 142.99 81.20 July 476.21 5 7 95.24 77.55 August 734.79 6 11 122.47 86.51 September 494.20 6 11 82.37 103.77 October 775.90 7 12 110.84 74.80 November 677.95 6 8 112.99 88.15 December 578.78 6 8 96.46 90.56 Total $8,038.80 Federal Share 1,720.02 State Share 2,631.93 Cost to Town $3,686.85 GENERAL RELIEF Total Payments No.of Cases January $267.58 4 February 426.75 7 March 379.78 6 April 305.41 6 May 406.50 5 June 295.84 4 July 157.30 3 August 426.85 5 September 178.30 3 October 145.02 4 November 163.60 4 December 115.07 2 Total Payments $3,268.00 Charged to State 1,482.99 Charged to Other Towns 198.21 Net Cost to Orleans $1,586.80 80 Snow Library Report Total Circulation 11,159 as follows Juvenile 2,149 Adult 7,593 Magazines 1,417 11,159 Junior High School borrowed 24 books Elementary School borrowed 23 books Library borrowed from State Library Division 119 books Persons in Library 6,922 average per day—Jan., Feb., Mar. 69 average per day—July and Aug. 64 Winter schedule Wed. and Sat. 12 hours per week Summer schedule—Mon., Wed. and Sat. 18 hours per week (June, July, August, September) Total Fines $57.29 Library closed one week for re-decorating in December Books purchased during 1950 106 Books presented by individuals 140 Total accessions 246 Summer persons donations purchased Reference books— Christensen: Index of American Design Brazier: Early American Design Mrs. Douglas Sheppard presented 10 "Landmark" series historical books for Juveniles. 81 Others presenting books were— American Home Dept., Orleans Womans Club Mrs. Douglas Cullum Mrs. Ruth A. Walker Miss Sally Higgins Mrs. Scott Adams Mrs. Glenn Whitney Master John Kenrick Sparrow Miss Josephine Dockray Master Peter Blackall Sparrow Mrs.Alice M. Robinson Mr..Thomas Hopkins Miss Patricia Smith Miss Susanna Adams Master Philip Peloquin Mrs. Mary T. McLean W. H. Mayo, 3rd. Mrs. Mary Childs Orleans Womans Club Miss Norma Evans Miss Florence Bostock State Street Trust Co., Boston Mrs. Bruce Mitchell Mr. Malcom W. Stewart Mr. S. S. Brooks Mrs. W. B. Wright Master Timothy Stone Comm. for Constitutional Gov't Miss Edith F. Smith Miss Marion Miel Mrs. Louis A. Gillet Mr. Edward Smith Orleans Troop Girl Scouts Mrs. Edward Smith Master Stephen Burling The Corcoran Family U. S. Navy S. S. Blakeley, Jr. Mrs. Richard Rich Mr. Richard Fernald Mr. V. Curtis Hopkins The Elizabeth Twiss Blake Fund Joan of Are Council, Knights of Columbus Magazine subscriptions presented by Nickerson Lumber Company Gordon T.White of Alaska Orleans Post, American Legion British National Tourist Asso. The Snow Library purchases 24 Magazine subscriptions. Your Librarian attended Library Institute at Hyannis during April, for three days, as did Mrs. Beryl Eldredge of the Orleans High School, and two pupils, Joan Roy and Lin- wood Snow. Mrs. Alice R. Snow, Library substitute, attended for one day. Your Librarian is a member of the Cape Cod Library Club and the Massachusetts Library Association. 82 On April 12, 1950 your Librarian was granted a certificate as Professional Librarian by the Board of Free Public Library Commissioners, under the provisions of Chapter 78, Sections 22-31, of the Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Respectfully submitted, RUTH L. BARNARD, Librarian. Report of Road Surveyor During 1950 new construction was done on Arey's Lane, Mill Pond Road, Pochet Road and Cottage St., totaling 600 feet. Two of these roads were newly accepted and as this adds more miles of highway to be taken care of by the Town, ordinary upkeep and Maintenance will necessarily increase over the years. Namskaket Road construction under Chapter 90 is con- tinuing and 1951 should see the completion of this road. The policy of supplanting existing guard fences with concrete posts has been continued and 110 new posts have been set during the year. Sidewalk construction should be given serious considera- tion during the coming years. Road equipment at the present time consists of a Bull- dozer, a sand loader, and three (3) Mow plows. The Department has tried to maintain the general upkeep of all roads. For detailed expenses of 1950 accounts see the Town Ac- countant's report. Respectfully submitted, NORMAN C. HOPKINS Road Surveyor i 83 Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: I hereby submit my report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year 1950. *Not Con- Adjusted Sealed Sealed demned No. 1.—Scales Scales over 10,000 its. 1 1 0 0 Scales 100 to 5,000 lbs. 30 36 2 0 Scales under 100 its. 43 55 1 0 Scales, Total 74 92 3 0 No. 2.—Weights, Total 18 165 13 0 No. 3.—Capacity Measures Liquid, 1 gal. or under 0 35 0 0 Liquid, over 1 gal. 0 1 4 0 Capacity Measures, Total 0 36 4 0 No. 4.—Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices Meters, inlet 1-in. or less 16 35 0 0 Meters, oil, grease, kerosene 2 20 15 0 Meters, inlet more than 1-in. 1 5 0 0 Gasoline hand pumps 0 1 0 0 Total 19 61 15 0 No. 5.—Linear Measure. Yardsticks 0 15 0 0 Cloth.measuring device 0 1 0 0 Total 0 16 0 0 Grand Totals 111 370 35 0 *Items reported "Not Sealed" have "Not Sealed" tags at- tached. 84 Money received and paid to Treasurer: Sealing Fees Collected $144.60 Adjusting and Repairs 27.75 Total Collections $172.35 *Total Charges $174.35 *2 person weigher scales at School buildings adjusted and sealed Cu. $1.00 each not paid. Your Sealer wishes to thank all for their earnest and un- tiring support in his efforts for better weighing and measur- ing conditions in the Town of Orleans. Please follow through your Sealer's suggestions in the several years past for better weighing and measuring facilities. Your earnest efforts in this direction will lend untold strength toward the perfect goal which we are all striving fora Any person, store-keeper or peddler having in their pos- session any kind of weighing and measuring device used for the purpose of weighing and measuring any commodity in the act of buying or selling must be inspected and tested and sealed by the authorized Sealer of Weights and Measures in this territory during the current year. If you have in your possession such a device which has NOT been inspected and sealed by your Sealer, please notify him at once.' Respectfully submitted, CHARLES F. MOORE Sealer of Weights and Measures 85 Annual Report of the Planning Board To the Honorable Selectmen and Citizens of Orleans: The Annual Report of the Orleans Planning Board is re- spectfully submitted: During 1950, the Orleans Planning Board held fourteen meetings, including ten public hearings. Ten subdivisions of property, containing one hundred and thirty-four lots and two proposed layouts of ways were approved by the Board. A subdivision means,"the division of a lot. . .into two or more lots . . . for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or building development,in such manner as to require provision for a way,public or private,to furnish access to one or more of such lots . . .and shall include resubdivision . . . " In its public hearings, the Planning Board is most fre- quently asked what control it has over the type of building erected or the use to which the building may be put. The answer is none. Manner of construction is a matter for a building code; setting aside areas solely for non-commericial buildings is a matter for a zoning ordinance. However., the Planning Board wishes to stress that any subdivision of land within Orleans, which comes within the definition given above, must be submitted to it for approval. Subdivision Regulations on file at the Town Hall are reason- able, fair and simple and have been adopted after long con- sideration of the best interests of the entire town. The Planning Board urges all citizens to consider the value of the continued fine appearance of our town to each and every one of us. Orleans is frequently chosen as a home- site because it has so far been fortunate enough to escape the cluttered developments which have spoiled many other towns for all time. The Board recommends that the town consider the ad- visability of widening Main Street between Routes 6 and 28. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR L. SPARROW, Chairman WILLIS S. GOULD ALTON L. SMITH RAYMOND E. NEWTON FRANCIS P. BURLING, Clerk 86 Report of Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, Ambulance Association, Inc. Receipts-1950 Orleans $1,500.00 Eastham 750.00 Brewster 750.00 Refund on Sale of Old Tires 8.00 Dividend on Replacement Fund 8.46 Donations 515.00 Total Receipts $3,531.46 Balance January 1, 1950 824.63 Replacement Fund 500.00 $4,856.09 Expenses-1950 Care of Ambulance $480.00 Gas, Oil & Tires 534.03 Drivers 1,594.00 Meals 70.18 Laundry 81.75 Repairs 38.25 Equipment and Supplies 177.59 Insurance 228.12 Miscellaneous 24.18 Total Expenses $3,226.10 Replacement Fund 1,008.46 Cash on Hand 621.53 $4,856.09 Trips Orleans 78 Eastham 23 Brewster 14 115 i 87 The ambulance is available for Emergency use twenty four hours a day and has been very helpful in a great many cases this Y ast ear. The Drivers and Assistants strive to give p prompt and efficient service. New equipment has been added this year for the benefit for all of those using the ambulance. The Ambulance has been well cared for and is in excellent condition. J. ARTHUR SPARROW President ROBERT G. NORTHWOOD Clerk-Treasurer Report of the Inspector of Animals and Slaughtering To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: I hereby submit my report as Inspector of Animals and Slaughtering. This year the tuberculosis inocculation and test of all cattle occurred during the month of July. All cattle and barns were found under sanitary conditions. All dog bites were put under quarantine until released by the State Board of Health. Respectfully submitted, LEROY F. RICHARDSON Inspector of Animals 88 Shellfish Constable's Report To the Henorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Orleans: The year 1950 has shown a serious reduction in revenue from quahaugs. This was expected because of the heavy digging of small sizes last year and was shown in my last re- port. The two areas that produced most of these shellfish last year have been fished out and the lack of seeding during the past few years makes it improbable that the take of qua- haugs other than from deep water raking areas can be any- thing but light and mostly of large sizes. The indication for the smaller sizes is not good. Planting of littlenecks and cherrystones when available from outside areas have been made as no real seed can be bought. These areas are closed and must remain so for an indefinite period and more quahaugs of any sizes available must be put into our waters and protected so that sufficient parent stock for additional spawning will be present in sev- eral areas if we hope to improve quahaug production. Although quahaugs spawn profusely the loss of their eggs and the very young of the species is very great. It is there- fore imperative that large amounts of parent stock be planted and protected to guarantee even more spat to help offset heavy losses. We must look a bit into the future and do something along this line before our quahaug industry goes the way of the soft clam. Plantings of over 250 bushels of small and medium qua- haugs purchased with State assistance from outside areas were made in the Meeting House River the past year. We shall ask for funds to greatly increase planted areas here and elsewhere in town to carry out above recommendations. The planted area opened in January of 1950 for commer- cial use, although small, showed a revenue of about $1700, which was an increase of over four to one above the cost. Another area opened in the Town Cove for family use only, the past summer, has been very productive and appreciated ss immensely by both native and summer residents and is still far from depleted. We have twice visited the laboratory of Mr. Harold Gibbs of Barrington, R. I. Mr. Gibbs formerly at the head of the Rhode Island fisheries is engaged in the artificial propaga- tion of quahaugs. His work is most interesting and has great possibilities but as is the case in most shellfish experimental work, must have more time and study before real results can be known. Mr.Gibbs is ready and willing to make availa- ble to interested persons or communities any satisfactory re- sults of his experiments. We shall keep in close touch with Mr. Gibbs and his work. Our report on the soft clam will show no gain over last year. Serious efforts to increase spawning by plantings of seed from other areas have not been successful here or else- where and this department will spend only small amounts for experimental plots the coming year and until better re- sults can be shown. Much research is still in progress as regards the clam by State and Federal authorities from Canada to New Jersey with very little success as yet. It seems improbable that so much work by so many scientists will not bring forth good results in the near future. We still have four small clam areas that seeded naturally after the bulldozing of the bottom that have been closed for a year or two and have shown fair growth. It seems necessary to keep these areas closed until such time as they produce young which can be transplanted. It is probable that such seed will live and thrive here where imported seed will not. Even more strict regulations of clams may be found nec- essary and will be recommended by this department if so found. It is to be hoped that our people will be patient if more strict regulation is needed as only by such methods is there any hope for the future of the clam industry in our community. This department is closely following all experi- mental work being carried on along the coast and will con- tinue to do so. If any information of value is available it will be made good use of. i 90 It is with great pleasure that we can report an increase in bay scallops the past year over the disappointing yield of the two previous years. The lower Town Cove area produced approximately 300 bushels of which about 100 bushels were taken for family use. This was the heaviest yield in our memory in this area. For some reason no seed is noted here for next year's crop. Actual dragging operations in Pleasant Bay showed a marked increase over what had been expected from a survey earlier in the year. These scallops have been of excellent quality and the price good. Operations still continue on a small scale here. A fair amount of seed is noted in this area. The proper regulation of the amount of catch and the size of drags has shown good results in our inland waters. An amount to exceed$8,000.is estimated as derived from scallops in the two areas mentioned above. The planted oyster bed at Asa's Landing yielded well and as always was very popular with our public. The bottom here is not entirely satisfactory for best results and tests are being made for a better location. Many bushels of wild seed oysters which caught on the rocks and mussel banks from the Meeting House Pond to Pleasant Bay have been gathered and transplanted in one bed off the Barley Neck Shore, lower River, for growth and spawning purposes. All of these young oysters will not be re- moved from their natural beds, some will be left to spawn there. Such oysters are not to be taken for any purpose and are fully protected by a town regulation. By such protection we may each year get some spat as these young oysters are now acclimated to local conditions. Possibilities are good for natural propagation. There has been some increase in the number of people eating mussels but regardless of the wide publicity given these shellfish and many methods for preparing them for food,it seems too few are taking advantage of these delicious bivalves. There are still plenty of them and they are good to eat. Razor clams have been of little value for several years and are not seeding well in the old accustomed places. i 91 The destruction of shellfish enemies such as conches, winkles and horseshoe crabs and their spawn has been car- ried on as usual. Eighty-eight bushels of starfish which were menacing our scallop area in lower Town Cove were picked up and buried before they could do any harm. Had these pests not been discovered and destroyed they would certainly have raised havoc with the scallop beds. Posting notices of shellfish regulations in the usual places, which are the three postoffices and the Selectmen's and Town Clerk's offices, is always an important part of our duties that our people may be informed of open and closed areas, limits of taking, days of taking etc. In addition to these posting places all special regulations are published in the Cape Cod Standard Times at least 24 hours before the ef- fective date. All closed areas are,marked by stakes and signs as well. There can be no reason for anyone to be igno- rant of our shellfish ordinances. Shellfish permits of all types to the value of $578.00 were issued by the Town Clerk and Shellfish constable during 1950. We wonder how many people realize how much money goes into our treasury from this source each year. The past year revenue from these permits exceeded our appropriation for the propagation and protection of Shellfish. The Rock Harbor dragger fleet has had another good year fishing sea and bay scallops and quahaugs. Although most of these boats have all year fished outside Orleans wa- ters,much of their earnings is spent in our town and is a big factor in the economic life of Orleans. It has been estimated this fleet's gross is well over$100,000. yearly. In closing we wish to express our sincere thanks and ap- preciation to our Board of Selectmen for guidance and co- operation; to the Division of Marine Fisheries for financial and material aid and advice; to "Reg" Sprague for the use of his boat and other equipment many times the past year and always free of charge, and to any and all persons who have in any way assisted this department in our efforts to improve and conserve our shellfisheries. Respectfully submitted, ELMER R. DARLING Shellfish Constable 92 Assessors' Report and Comparative Statement 1949 1950 Real Estate Assessed $4,654,670.00 $4,940,740.00 Personal Estate Assessed 511,200.00 593,550.00 Total Assessed Valuation 5,165,870.00 5,534,290.00 Population,1945 Census 1543 1740 Number Polls Assessed 615 631 Property Owners Assessed 1347 1485 Horses Assessed 11 8 Cows Assessed 43 45 Other neat Cattle 30 19 Goats 27 23 Dwelling Houses 995 1070 Acres Land Assessed 6,513 6,515 Number of Fowl 1,870 1,966 Number of Cars Assessed (Excise) 1,191 1,321 Assessed Value of Cars $460,950.00 $518,850.00 Amount of Tax Assessed on Cars 14,383.82 17,785.28 Appropriations for Year 230,841.60 241,159.83 Total Appropriations from Available Funds 18,500.00 20,000.00 Overlay 2,411.52 4,365.56 County Tax 24,483.53 25,044.64 Underestimate, County Tax 3,390.15 2,036.66 State Audit Municipal Accounts 658.29 524.83 Underestimate 323.32 Mosquito Control 1,706.24 1,807.76 State Parks 309.28 281.07 Underestimate 29.98 90.67 County Retirement System 445.36 Total Appropriations (State and County Taxes and Overlay) 272,259.60 296,079.70 Tax Rate, per Thousand 30.80 29.50 Polls @ $2.00 1,230.00 1,262.00 Property Tax (including polls) 160,338.66 164,527.78 Special Assessment (Moth) 695.70 653.95 Total Amount Collector's Commitments (Except M. V. Excise) 161,034.36 165,181.73 93 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 1949 1950 Corporation 10,080.00 19,000.55 Income Tax 20,711.34 24,831.77 Chapter 98, Acts 1948 2,155.47 Motor Vehicle& Trailer Excise 8,500.00 12,800.00 Licenses 3,100.00 2,900.00 Fines (Library) 85.00 90.00 General Government 1,000.00 1,400.00 Health and Sanitation 800.00 900.00 Charities 2,200.00 5,400.00 Old Age Assistance 12,000.00 14,000.00 Schools 23,860.02 26,000.00 Interest on Taxes & Assessments 349.69 400.00 i Old Age Meal Tax 702.98 692.85 Interest, Street Light Fund 60.70 66.42 Gasoline Tax 164.40 211.25 Recreation 200.00 500.00 Soldiers' Benefits & State Aid 347.25 764.00 Grants and Gifts 3,000.00 1,300.00 Additional Amount approved by Commissioner 2/18/49 4,104.00 Chap. 804 Acts 1949-1950 295.08 $93,420.85 $111,551.92 Free Cash in Treasury 18,500.09 20,000.00 Total Deductions $111,920.94 $131,551'.92 94 Treasurer's Report RECEIPTS General Town Account On deposit Cape Cod Trust Co. checking account and in treasury January`1, 1950 $92,077.56 1950 Receipts 316,056.71 $408,13427 PAYMENTS General Town Account 1950—Paid Treasurer's Warrants $316,827.69 On deposit Cape Cod Trust Co. checking account and in treasury January 1, 1951 91,306.58 $408,134.27 ABBIE F. MITCHELL Treasurer TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS Snow Library Trust Fund Consisting of David Snow Fund $4,000.00 Jonathan W. Young Fund 500.00 William H.Nelson Fund 200.00 Thomas Arey Hopkins Fund 3,000.00 Aaron Snow Fund 1,000.00 $8,700.00 i 95 Deposited in: Provident Institution for Savings, Boston, Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank and Cape Cod Trust Co. Savings Dept. $7,700.00 Invested in a Savings Bond,Series G 1,000.00 $8,700.00 Accumulated interest $2,493.70 2,243.70 Oct. 31, withdrawn $200.00 Dee 29, withdrawn 50.00 250.00 Balance in fund January 1, 1951 $10,943.70 Elizabeth T-diss Blake, Library Trust Fund Deposited in Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Fund $250:00 Accumulated interest 5.65 $255.65 Perpetual Care Cemetery Fund Consisting of: George Vose Fund $100.00 Benjamin C. Sparrow Fund 100.00 Henry C. Nickerson Fund 100.00 Franklin Freeman Fund 50.00 Samuel I. Coy Fund 200.00 Mark Snow Fund 100.00 Christopher Edwards Fund 50.00 William Swain Fund 100.00 Yates Rogers Fund 100.00 Capt. Samuel N. Smith Fund 100.00 John and Susanna Taylor Fund 50.00 Charles R. Smith Fund 200.00 Freeman S. Smith Fund 200.00 Joshua L. Northrup Fund 200.00 $1,650.00 96 Deposited in: Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, $1,650.00 Savings Dept. Cape Cod Trust Co. Accumulated interest $166.42 Nov. 30,withdrawn 25.00 141.42 Balance in fund January 1, 1951 $1,791.42 Clement Gould and Wife Fund Deposited in Weymouth Savings Bank and Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank $5,000.00 Accumulated interest 455.21 Balance in fund January 1, 1951 $5,455.21 Mary Celia Crosby Fund Deposited in Cape Cod Trust Co. Savings Dept. $5,000.00 Accumulated interest 462.04 Balance in fund January 1, 1951 $5,462.04 Street Light Fund Assigned to the Town of Orleans Deposited in: Weymouth Savings Bank and Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank $2,517.61 Accumulated interest $64.54 Less interest 'drawn 64.54 Balance in fund January 1, 1951 $2,517.61 Clayton Mayo Trust Fund Deposited in: Cape Cod Trust Co. and invested in U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. $25,666.86 Accumulated interest $1,112.24 Aug. 31, withdrawn $255.51 Sept. 15, withdrawn 247.10 Sept.29,withdrawn 227.75 730.36 381.88 Balance in fund January 1, 1951 $26,048.74 97 Present value of Bonds $22,812.50 Accumulated interest $3,606.69 Withdrawn 3,233.62 373.07 Value January 1, 1951 $23,185.57 Rehabilitation Fund Invested in U. S. Savings Bond, Series G. $30,000.00 Accumulated interest 4,815.67 Balance in fund January 1, 1951 $34,815.67 Present value of bonds $26,250.00 Accumulated interest 4,815.67 Value, January 1, 1951 $31;065.67 Albert P. Smith Trust Fund Invested in U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. $2,000.00 Accumulated interest 112.42 Balance in fund January 1, 1951 $2,112.42 Present value of bonds 1,775.00 Accumulated interest $227.44 Withdrawn 115.02 112.42 Value January 1, 1951 $1,887.42 ABBIE MITCHELL, Treasurer. 98 Collector of Taxes Report Real Estate Dr. 1950 Jan. 1, Balance due 1948 $1,335.19 Jana 1, Balance due 1949 13,924.77 June 27 Warrant 145,755.47 Oct. 10, Warrant—Omitted Assessment 38.35 Nov. 1, Warrant—Omitted Assessment 101.78 Abatement after payment, refunded 251.93 $161,407.49 Cr. Paid Treasurer, account 1948 $1,281.32 Paid Treasurer, account 1949 13,032.92 Paid Treasurer, account 1950 132,903.88 Abated 1948 22.37 Abated 1950 778.80 Tax title account, 1948 31.50 Tax title account, 1949 30.80 Tax title account, 1950 41.30 Uncollected, 1949 861.05 Uncollected, 1950 12,423.55 $161,407.49 Tangible Personal Property Dr. 1950 Jan. 1,Balance due 1948 $136.25 Jan. 1, Balance due 1949 1,726.07. June 27, Warrant 17,510.31 Abatement after payment, fund 7.30 $19,379.93 Cr. Paid Treasurer, account 1948 $136.25 Paid Treasurer, account 1949 1,565.83 Paid Treasurer, account 1950 16,199.58 99 Abated, 1949 23.10 Abated, 1950 54.58 Uncollected; 1949 144.44 Uncollected, 1950 1,256.15 $19,379.93 Moth Assessment Dr. 1950 Jan. 1, Balance due 1948 $12.00 Jan. 1, Balance due 1949 81.45 June 27, Warrant 653.95 $747.40 Cr. Paid Treasurer, account 1948 $5.00 Paid Treasurer, account 1949 45.45 Paid Treasurer, account 1950 574.60 Abated, 1948 7.00 Uncollected, 1949 36.00 Uncollected, 1950 79.35 $747.40 Polls Dr. 1950 Jan. 1, Balance due 1949 $6.00 April 17, Warrant 1,262.00 June 8, Warrant—Omitted 2.00 Abatement after payment, refunded 2.00 $1,272.00 Cr. Paid Treasurer, account 1949 $6.00 Paid Treasurer, account 1950 1,092.00 Abated, 1950 168.00 Uncollected, 1950 6.00 $1,272.00 100 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Dr. 1950 Jan. 1, Balance due 1949 $1,049.54 April 4, Warrant 2,997.22 May 1, Warrant 5,782.85 June 23, Warrant 1,503.26 Aug. 17, Warrant 1,437.63 Aug. 28, Warrant 851.25 Nov. 13, Warrant 4,123.96 Nov. 24, Warrant 670.35 Dec. 4, Warrant 207.88 Dec. 28, Warrant 210.88 Abatement after payment, refunded 641.36 $19,476.18 Cr. Paid Treasurer, account 1949 $1,044.04 Paid Treasurer, account 1950 16,178.24 Abated, 1949 52.45 Abated, 1950 985.40 Uncollected, 1950 1,216.05 $19,476.18 Summary of Uncollected Taxes January 1, 1950 1949, Real Estate $861.05 1950, Real Estate 12,423.55 1949, Personal, Property 144.44 1950,Personal Property 1,256.15 1949, Moth 36.00 1950, Moth 79.35 1950, Motor Vehicle Excise 1,216.05 1950, Poll 6.00 $16,022.59 Respectfully submitted, ABBIE F.MITCHELL Collector of Taxes 101 Report of Christmas Decoration Committee Fifty-one native cedar trees were placed in the business district of Orleans,by members of the Board of Trade. These trees were donated by Mrs.Arthur Cole and Edward C. Blake. The trees were decorated with colored lights by the Henry R. Coffin Company. The Christmas display in the Square was designed and erected by Albert Ducharme and William Tail- lard, around the live Christmas tree donated by Emil 011ivier. Many people from the surrounding towns came to see and enjoy our Christmas display. The party at the Orleans Theatre was attended by 450 children, as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilcox. Upon leaving the theatre each child received candy, fruit and ice cream. The Community sing was well attended and we hope to make it larger next year. Christmas carols were played over a loud speaker daily through out the holiday season, by Charles Delano thru the courtesy of Fitz's Radio Shop. Many homes and business places were beautifully dec- orated and the Board of Trade thanks all who helped make our town so beautiful at Christmas time. Financial Report Fitz's Radio Shop $7.05 Cash Donations $234.80 Heath's Pharmacy 19.62 Town Appro. L. R. Elils 24.26 Article 42 500.00 L. E. Studley 35.30 Henry R. Coffin Co. 311.98 W.H.Snow&Son 282.77 Cape&Vineyard 38.82 Cash Prizes 15.00 $734.80 $734.80 We have enough light sets to decorate the trees next year, unless we have more trees. Respectfully submitted, HARRY H. SNOW, Treasurer. 102 Report of Water Safety Committee Your Water Safety program was again successful, due largely to the personality and hard work of the instructor. Your Committee was fortunate in reappointing Miss Sally Higgins, who took the course at Williams College Pool to re- new her instructor's certificate. The Committee felt that her success the previous year warranted a small salary increase. Statistics show 304 persons registered for 1220 weeks of classes with 178 summer and 126 local residents. Because of this large enrollment and attendance Miss Higgins had a very heavy schedule. During July she had five classes twice daily, a Life-saving class at 7 a. m. for two weeks and a Div- ing class at 5 p. m. the other two weeks. In August the classes increased to six each area, another class in Life-sav- ing and Water Ballet training for the Swimming Meet. The Committee and many parents feel this is too heavy a schedule for one person; if the interest and attendance is as enthusias- tic next year, an assistant will be necessary. Miss Higgins' thanks and ours go to the Misses.Donna Nickerson, Florence Walker and Patricia Reed who assisted with many classes. Achievements of this program: 64 received Beginner's certificates 35 Intermediate certificates 17 Swimmer's certificates 3 Advanced Swimmer's cert. 8 Junior Life-saving cert. 4 Senior Life-saving cert. Congratulations to our Advanced Swimmers; Miss Paula Barry of Worcester, Miss Donna Nickerson of Orleans, Miss Florence Walker of Yarmouth, Maine. This certificate re- quires passing fifteen tests, e. g., a thirty minute swim, six 100 yard swims with six different strokes, plus earning the Life-saving certificate. 103 The Swimming Meet at the Yacht Club went off very well and was better attended than last year. The children showed the progress they had made,more attention was given to form in the different races. Our thanks are extended to the merchants, organizations and individuals who contrib- uted to the success of this important event. Because of parking rules and small parking area at Pleas- ant Bay, most of the classes were held at Skaket and Crystal Lake. This is too bad as many South Orleans children lacked transportation and were deprived of swimming classes. The Town Landing should be larger. A boat was purchased for Skaket and a dock and diving board erected at Crystal Lake enabling Miss Higgins to con- duct her classes more efficiently and give the more advanced courses their proper instruction. The Committee is grateful to Mr. Belmont Mayo, Mr. MacMinn Reed and Mr. Arthur Young for giving their time in construction and repairs of the dock. We still haven't been successful in reaching the older High School group; the Committee would welcome sugges- tions. These teen-alters apparently feel swimming courses are unnecessary as they know how to swim. We grant they do, but do they know how to swim correctly, how to conserve their strength in a dangerous situation, what strokes to use in different water and weather conditions, and above all, do they know anything about life-saving? Inasmuch as they are sailing boats, working on fishing boats, taking children to beaches etc., their parents and teachers should urge them to take this course. Arrangements can be made to have classes early in June after school if registration warrants it. In the event this program is approved again at Town meeting, anyone may register weekly. Last year, because of the registration and screening tests before the classes started, many parents thought their children could not attend later. This early registration and screening was done to avoid utter confusion the first few days and to estimate the size and number of classes. 104 Many summer residents feel this program is so valuable to their children that they are returning another year. Many letters are on file expressing the gratitude of the writers and hope for continuance of this program. Committee— Ann Hammatt Arthur Young Barbara Wilcox Robert Chandler Kendall Higgins Respectfully submitted, LUCY K. HOPKINS, Chairman 105 Town Clerk's Report In response to a legally posted Warrant the inhabitants of the Town of Orleans, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs,met at the High School Auditorium,on Monday, the twentieth (20th) day of February, at six thirty o'clock in the evening,then and there to act on the following articles in said Warrant. The meeting was called to order at six thirty P. M., by the Moderator, Mr. Kenrick A. Sparrow. Prayer was offered by the Rev. W. E. Brooks. Mr. Elmer R. Darling and Mr. Rudolph N. M. Hopkins were appointed and sworn as tellers by the Moderator. It was voted, voice vote, unanimously, to dispense with the reading of the Warrant, with the exception of the pre- amble, the conclusion and the attestation thereof and the officer's return of service thereon. The Moderator read the Warrant in accordance with the vote taken. Article 1. To act upon the Annual Report (including Recommendations) of the Selectmen and other Town Officers or Committees and raise and appropriate money for the same. Voted, voice vote, that the Annual Reports of the Select- men and other Town Officers or committees for 1949 be ac- cepted, and that the Selectmen's and Departmental Recom- mendations for the year 1950, be accepted as approved by the Finance Committee and that the sum of $213,522.62 be raised and appropriated for same. Selectmen's Salaries $3,300.00 Selectmen's Expense 250.00 Selectmen's Supplies 150.00 Town Accountant's Salary 1,000.00 Town Accountant's Expense 200.00 Treasurer's Salary 690.00 Collector's Salary 1,050.00 106 Town Clerk's Salary 360.00 Town Clerk, Treasurer, and Collector's Expense 600.00 Clerical Expenses 1,000.00 Legal Expense 250.00 Assessors' Pay and Expense 2,200.00 Constables' Salaries 100.00 Election and Registrations 500.00 Care of Town Hall and Grounds 1,400.00 Town Hall Repairs 1,550.00 Police 9,000.00 Fire Dapartment 4,876.62 Wire Inspection 250.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 250.00 Moth 2,000.00 Tree Warden 1,000.00 Moderator 25.00 Forest Warden 400.00 Health (including Nurse,Dental and Pre-school and babies clinic) 2,700.00 Inspector of Animals 100.00 Assessors Map 1,000.00 Inspector of Slaughtering 25.00 Care of Town Dump 1,700.00 Highway Repairs 7,500.00 Roadside Brush Cutting 1,000.00 Snow Removal 2,000.00 Repair of Guard Rail Fences 500.00 Repair of Road Machinery and Buildings 500.00 Street Lights 4,923.20 Wharves and Buoys 1,200.00 Harbormaster and Wharfinger Salary 100.00 Public Welfare and Support of Poor 4,000.00 Old Age Assistance 20,000.00 Old Age Administration 1,290.00 Aid to Dependent Children 4,400.00 School Committee Salary 200.00 Schools 103,545.00 Vocational Education Tuition 500.00 Snow Library 1,000.00 107 Parks and Playgrounds 4,282.80 Cemeteries and Tombs 320.00 Soldiers' Monuments and Graves 105.00 Insurance and Bonds 1,000.00 Town Reports 650.00 Court Orders 50.00 Miscellaneous 500.00 Herring Brook 30.00 Interest Town Notes 1,300.00 Shellfish Constable Salary and Expense 2,400.00 Protection and Propagation of Shellfish 500.00 Traffic Signs and Markings 450.00 Veterans' Benefits 2,000.00 Town Notes 7,500.00 Memorial and Armistice Day Exercises 200.00 Anti-Rabies Treatment 50.00 Tax Title Expense 100.00 Ambulance Hire 1,500.00 Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to bor- row money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1950,and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year,and to re- new any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chap. 44, Gen- eral Laws. Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the Town authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the reve- nue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1950, 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, Chap. 44, General Laws. Article 3. To see what sum, if any, the Town will vote to take from the surplus in the Treasury to apply towards taxes in 1950. 108 Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the Town take a sum not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from the surplus in the Treasury to apply towards taxes in 1950. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $10,000.00). Article 4. To see if the Town will appropriate whatever money is received from the dog tax of the previous year for the use of the Snow Library, to be available by the Trustees for the purchase of books or any other lawful expense of the Library. Voted, voice vote, unanimously,that the Town appropri- ate whatever money is received from the dog tax of the previ- ous year for the use of the Snow Library, to be available by the Trustees for the purchase of books or any other lawful expense of the Library. Article 5. To see if the Town will elect a Town director for the Cape Cod Extension Service, as provided in the Mass. General Laws, Chapter 128. Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the Town elect a Town Director for the Cape Cod Extension Service, as pro- vided in Mass. General Laws, Chap. 128 and that the Town Clerk cast one ballot for William A. Fiske as such Director. The Town Clerk cast one ballot as directed and the Modera- tor declared William A. Fiske elected Town Director for the Cape Cod Extension Service. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to be paid to the Cape Cod Hospital for the establishment of a free bed in the Hospital for care and treatment of persons certified by the Selectmen to be residents of the Town and unable to-pay for such care and treatment, in accordance with Section 74 of Chap.. 111 of the General Laws, or take any action in relation thereto and act fully thereon. Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to be paid to the Cape Cod Hospital for the establishment of a free bed in the Hospital for care and treatment of persons certi- fied by the Selectmen to be residents of the Town and unable 109 to pay for such care and treatment in accordance with Sec- tion 74 of Chap. 111 of the General Laws. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $500.00). Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell, after first giving notice of time and place of sale by posting such notice of sale in some convenient and public place in the Town fourteen (14) days at least before the sale,or at private sale,property taken by the Town under tax title procedure provided that the Selectmen.or whom- soever they may authorize to hold such sale may reject any bid which they deem inadequate, or take any action relative thereto. Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the Town authorize the Selectmen to sell, after first giving notice of time and place of sale by posting such notice of sale in some convenient and public place in the Town fourteen (14) days at least be- fore the sale or at private sale, property taken by the Town under tax title procedure provided that the Selectmen or whomsoever they may authorize to hold such sale may reject any bid which they deem inadequate. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Overlay Reserve Account to the Reserve Fund the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00). Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the Town transfer from the Overlay Reserve Account to the Reserve Fund the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00). (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $3,000-00). Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money to pay 1949 bills under provisions of Chapter 179, Acts of 1941. Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Fifty Seven Dollars and Twenty One Cents ($157.21) to pay 1949 bills under provisions of Chap.179,Acts of 1941. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $15721). 110 Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 90 Highway Construction, or take any action relative thereto. Voted, voice vote,unanimously, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to meet the Town's share of Chapt. 90 Highway Construction, and that in addition the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) be transferred from unappropriated available funds in the treasury to meet the State's and County's share of the work, the reimbursements from the State and County to be restored, upon their receipt to unappropriated available funds in the treasury. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $2,000.00). Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 90 Highway maintenance, or take any action relative thereto. Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to meet the Town's share of the cost of Chapter 90 Highway maintenance, and that in addition the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be transferred from unappropriated avail- able funds in the treasury to meet the State's and County's share of the work, the reimbursement from the State and County to be restored, upon their receipt, to unappropri- ated available funds in the treasury. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $500.00). Article 12. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chap.91 of the General Laws, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachu- setts, for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of rivers, harbors, tide waters and foreshores, in accordance with Section 11 of Chap. 91 of the General Laws, 111 and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. Voted, voice vote, that the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chap. 91,of the Gen- eral Laws, for all damage that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachus- etts, for the improvement, development, maintenance, and protection of rivers, harbors, tide,waters and foreshores, in accordance with Section 11 of Chap. 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. Article 13. To see if the Town will accept the doings and report of the Selectmen to be filed with the Town Clerk on or before February 2nd, 1950,relative to relocating and laying out anew as a Town Way, Mill Pond Road and Town Land- ings, as petitioned. To see if the Town will accept the layout of Mill Pond Road in Tonset Bluffs section of East Orleans, as recom- mended in said report of the Selectmen, and will authorize the said Selectmen on behalf of the Town to accept as a gift, to acquire by purchase, or to take by eminent domain under Chap. 79 of the General Laws, for the municipal purpose of a town way,and landings,in fee simple,the land described in said report, subject to such public rights,if any, as now exist in and over said land. To see if the Town,by a two-thirds vote,will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for the purpose of acquiring by purchase, or taking by emi- nent domain, the aforesaid land, with the rights, easements and appurtenances thereto, and cost of surveying. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money not exceeding Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to condition part of said way and accept the name of Mill Pond Road as official name. Voted,voice vote, unanimously, that the Town accept the doings and report of the Selectmen as filed with the Town Clerk, relative to relocating and laying out anew as a Town Way, Mill Pond Road and Town Landings, as petitioned. 112 That the Town accept the layout of Mill Pond Road in Tonset Bluffs section of East Orleans, as recommended in said report of the Selectmen, and authorize the said Select- men on behalf of the Town to accept as a gift, to acquire by purchase, or to take by eminent domain under Chapt. 79 of the General Laws,for the municipal purposes of a Town Way, and landings, in fee simple, the land described in said report, subject to such public rights, if any, as now exist in and over said land. That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for the purpose of acquiring by purchase, or taking by eminent domain, the aforesaid land, with the rights, easements, and appurtenances thereto, and cost of surveying. That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Five Hundred Dollars ($2500.00) to condition part of said way and accept the name of Mill Pond Road as official name. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $2700.00). Article 14. To see if the Town will accept the doings and report of the Selectmen to be filed with the Town Clerk on or before February 2, 1950, relative to the laying out anew as a Town way, Cottage Street, as petitioned. To see if the Town will accept the layout of Cottage Street, in the development of Bay View Park, so called, as recommended in said report of the Selectmen, and will authorize and instruct the said Selectmen on behalf of the Town to accept as a gift, to acquire by purchase, or to take by eminent domain under Chap. 79 of the General Laws, for the municipal purpose of a town road, in fee simple, the land described in said report, subject to such public rights, if any, as now exist in and over said land. To see if the Town,by a two-thirds vote,will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for the purpose of ecquiring by purchase, or taking by emi- nent domain, the aforesaid land, with the rights, easements, and appurtenances thereto, and cost of surveying. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to 113 condition the said road, and accept the name of Cottage Street as official name. Voted, rising vote, yes 198—no 17, that the Town accept the doings and report of the Selectmen, filed with the Town Clerk,relative to the laying out anew as a Town way, Cottage Street, as petitioned. That the Town accept the layout of Cottage Street, in the development of Bay View Park, so called, in said report of Selectmen, as amended to exclude from the layout and taking so much thereof as is outside the line of Cottage Street as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Building Lots at Bay View Park, Orleans, Mass. Dec. 1890, E. L. Brown, Civil Engineer, Brockton, Mass., a copy of which is filed in Barnstable County Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 13, Page 43, meaning and intending to exclude from the land to be taken by the Town, so much of that turn around at the southerly end of Cottage Street as shown on said plan, as is proposed to be taken from the heirs of Pauline F. Berger, late of said Orleans, and authorize and instruct the said Selectmen on behalf of the Town to accept as a gift,or acquire by purchase, or to take by eminent domain under Chap. 79 of the General Laws, for the municipal purpose of a Town road, in fee sim- ple,the land described in said report, as amended, subject to such public rights, if any, do now exist in and over said land. That the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for the purpose of acquiring by purchase,or taking by eminent domain,the aforesaid land,, with the rights, easements, and appurtenances thereto, and cost of surveying. That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) to condition the said road and accept the name of Cottage Street as official name. (Disapproved by the Finance Committee). Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to put a portion of the area in the rear of the Frank Besse stores on Main Street in suitable condition for public parking, provided that the Selectmen or some other committee selected 114 by this meeting can procure a satisfactory lease from Frank Besse, owner of the land, so the Town may legally spend money therefor. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Five Hundred Dollars ($2500.00) to put a portion of the area in the rear of the Frank Besse stores on Main Street in suitable condition for public parking pro- vided: that the Selectmen can procure a satisfactory lease from Frank Besse,owner of the land,so the Town may legally spend money therefor. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $2500.00)). Article 16. To see if the Town will accept a deed from Clayton P. Eldredge and Lawrence W.Eldredge, conveying as a gift,seven and four-tenths (7.4) acres of land more or less near the new town dump.. The premises described in said deed are shown as parcel "C 2" on subdivision plan.No. 18010 E, filed with the Land Court at Boston. Voted,voice vote,that the Town accept a deed from Clay- ton P. Eldredge and Lawrence W. Eldredge, conveying as a gift, seven and four-tenths (7.4) acres of land more or less near the new Town dump. The premises described in said deed are shown as parcel "C 2" on sub-division plan No. 18010 E, filed with the Land Court at Boston. Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to increase the salary of the members of the Board of Selectmen Four Hun- dred Dollars ($400.00) each, and raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) for the same. On a written ballot,yes 145, no 165, the following motion was lost. Move that the salary of each member of the Board of Selectmen, Public Welfare and Board of Health be fixed at $1500.00 per year, retroactive to January 1, of which $300.00 shall be for member of the Board of Public Welfare and$1200. for members of Board of Selectmen and Board of Health; 115 and that the sum of $1200.00 be raised and appropriated for this increase. (Disapproved by the Finance Committee). Article 18. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum not to exceed Fourteen Hundred Dollars ($1,400.00) to purchase a car for the use of the Town Nurse. Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Fourteen Hundred Dollars ($1400.00) to purchase a car for the use of the Town Nurse. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $1400.00). Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to direct the Board of Selectmen, or the Committee appointed under Ar- ticle 32 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1949,to file an ap- plication under Public Law No. 352 of the 81st Congress,for an advance to be made by the United States of America to the Town of Orleans, to aid in defraying the planning cost preliminary to the construction of a Town Office Building. On a rising vote,yes 46,no 162,the following motion was lost. Move that the Town direct the chairman of the Com- mittee appointed under Article-32 of the Annual Town Meet- ing of 1949, to file an application under Public Law No. 342 of the 81st Congress, for an advance of Forty Three Hundred Dollars ($4,300.00) to be made by the United States of America to the Town of Orleans, to aid in defraying the planning cost preliminary to the Construction of a Town Office Building. (Disapproved by the Finance Committee). Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the present Post-War Rehabilitation Fund of Thirty Thousand Dollars($30,000.00) and earnings,together with Fifteen Thou- sand Dollars ($15,000.00)from available unappropriated funds in the treasury to a Town Office Building Fund. Voted to indefinitely postpone. Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the vote taken on Article 13 at the Annual Town Meeting on Feb- ruary 17, 1947, or act in relation thereto. By request. 116 Voted, voice vote, that the action taken on Article 13 of the Annual Town Meeting on February 17, 1947,be rescinded. Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for the purpose of properly celebrating the Fourth of July in the Town of Orleans,to be sponsored by the Orleans Post No.308 of the American Legion. By request. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for the purpose of properly celebrating the Fourth of July in the Town of Or- leans, to be sponsored by the Orleans Post No. 308 of the American Legion. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $500.00). Article 23. To see if the Town will authorize, empower, instruct and direct the Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the Inhabitants of the Town of Orleans, to convey, to Orleans Post No. 308 American Legion, Department of Massachusetts, Inc.,the parcel of land in Orleans whereon formerly stood an Orleans School Building bounded: on the northeast by Main Street,on the east by land of the Universalist Church Society, on the south by School Road,on the west by land of Joseph L. Rogers, and on the northwest and north by land of Lillian Altimus. By request. Voted, voice vote, that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Orleans, be authorized, empowered, instructed and directed,on behalf of the Inhabitants of the Town of Orleans, to convey to Orleans Post No. 308 American Legion, Depart- went of Massachusetts, Inc., the parcel of land in Orleans whereon formerly stood an Orleans School Building bounded: On the northeast by Main Street on the east by land of the Universalist Church Society,on the south by School Road, on the west by land of Joseph L. Rogers, and on the northeast and north by land of Lillian Altimus. Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to accept the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) to be deposited for interest, 117 said interest to be expended for the perpetual care of the n his descendants said lot being burial lot of John G.Snow and g h T. n or Parish Cemetery,in the ow Y. so called. By request. Voted,voice vote, that the Town accept the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200:00) to be deposited for interest, said interest to be expended for the perpetual care of the burial lot of John G. Snow and his descendants, said lot being in the Town or Parish Cemetery, so called. Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for the purchase of office supplies and for other necessary ex- penses of the Planning Board. By request. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for the pur- chase of office Supplies and for other necessary expenses of the Planning Board. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $150.00). Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee to establish and maintain State-aided Vo- cational Education in accordance with the provisions of Chap- ter.74, General Laws, and Acts amendatory thereto or de- pendent thereon, and further, raise and appropriate the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) therefor; or take any action relative thereto. By request Voted,rising vote,yes 150,no 41,that the Town authorize the School Committee to establish and maintain State-aided Vocational Education in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 74, General Laws, and acts amendatory thereto or dependent thereon, and further raise and appropriate the amount of $300.00 therefor. (Disapproved by the Finance Committee). Article 27. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the purpose of grading and improving the yard and grounds of the Orleans lls Elementary School so that the children may have a suitable place for their Physical Education program and games. By request. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the purpose of grading and improving the yard and grounds of the Or- leans Elementary School, so that the children may have a suitable place for their Physical Education program and games. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $1,000.00). Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) to grade and resurface with oil a portion of the land at Namskaket Beach, purchased from John G. Rote for the Town. By request. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) to grade and re- surface with oil a portion of the land at Namskaket Beach, purchased from John G. Rote for the Town. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $800.00). Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Eleven Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00) for the removal of dead and diseased branches from the elm trees on the town roads and properties for the prevention of Dutch Elm Disease in continuation of the program started in 1949 according to the General Laws, Chapter 761, Acts of 1949. By request. Voted, voice vote, that the Town. raise and appropriate the sum of Eleven Hundred Dollars ($1100.00) for the removal of dead and diseased branches from the elm trees on the Town roads and properties for the prevention of Dutch Elm Disease in continuation of the program started in 1949 ac- cording to General Laws, Chapter 761, Acts of 1949. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $1100.00). 119 Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to adopt by-laws regulating the construction, repair, alteration, location and relocation of buildings as proposed under the provisions of Section 3,Chapter 143 of General Laws, and raise and appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) to carry out the provisions thereof, or take any action thereto and act fully thereon. By request. Voted to indefinitely postpone. Article 31. To see if the voters will accept and adopt the following Town By-Law: For all Town Meetings, both Annual and Special, which call for the raising and appropriating of money, there shall be required a quorum of five per cent (5%) of the registered voters of the Town. By request. Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the Town accept and adopt the following Town By-Law: "For all Town Meetings, both Annual and Special, which call for the raising and appropriating of money, there shall be required a quorum of at least Five per cent (5%) of the registered voters of the Town". Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for Band Concerts to be given in the Town during 1950 by the Junior Community Band. By request. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for Band Concerts to be given in the Town during 1950 by the Junior Community Band. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $150.00). Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) for entertainment of a public nature, Chapter 158 of the Acts of 1929, or do or act anything thereon. By request. 120 Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for entertain- ment of a public nature, Chapter 158 of the Acts of 1929, and any amendments thereto. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $1,000.00). Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Six Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($6,200.00) to grade and resurface with oil Pochet Road from Barleyneck Road a distance of thirty-six hundred (3600) feet. By request. Voted, written ballot, yes 171, no 46, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Sixty-Two Hundred Dollars ($6200.00) to grade and resurface with oil Pochet Road from Barleyneck Road a distance of approximately 3600 feet. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $4,000.00). Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars($550.00) to build a 100-foot retaining wall and resurfacing the sidewalk in front of the property of Harry H.Snow and Maude M.Sears, a distance of one hundred sixty-five (165) feet. By request. Voted to indefinitely postpone. Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Thirteen Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($1325.00) to construct a suitable building,and install a water system and toilet facilities on the town land at Namskaket Beach, under the supervision of the Park Commission. By request. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate. the sum of Thirteen Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars ($1,325.00) to construct a suitable building and install a water system and toilet facilities on the town land at Namskaket Beach, under the supervision of the Park Commission. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $1,325.00). 121 Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Selectmen to locate and lay out, and report such lay out to the next annual town meeting, a Town Way between Depot Square and West Road in said Orleans. By request. Voted, voice vote, that the subject matter of Article 37 be referred to the Planning Board and that further action thereunder be indefinitely postponed. Article 38. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to cover the cost of making preliminary survey and plan of any way laid out by the Selectmen between Depot Square and West Road. By request. Voted to indefinitely postpone. Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500.) to grade and resurface with oil Arey's Lane. By request. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to grade and resurface with oil Arey's Lane. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $1,500.00). Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to transfer to the Eldredge Park a fifty (50) foot strip of land from State High- way westerly 462.09 feet; this land now being a portion of the High School Lot; and raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) for clearing and grading the same, or do or act anything thereon. By request. Voted,voice vote,that the Town transfer to the Eldredge Park a fifty (50) foot strip of land from State Highway West- erly 462.09 feet; this land now being a portion of the High School Lot; and raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hun- dred Dollars ($700.00) for clearing and grading. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $500.00). 122 Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to acquire a suit- able plot of land adjacent to the present Eldredge Ball Park, for the purpose of enlarging the present playground; and a committee of three (3) be appointed by the moderator to in- vestigate the same, and report at a future town meeting. By request. Voted, voice vote,that the Town acquire a plot of land adjacent to the Eldredge Ball Park,for the purpose of enlarg-- ing the present playground, and that a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to investigate the same and report at a future Town meeting. Article 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00)under the provisions of Chapter 158, Acts of 1929, for providing enter- tainment or amusement of a public character, to be used in connection with publicly raised funds, to furnish Christmas Display and Chidren's party in 1950. By request. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) under the pro- visions of Chapter 158, Acts of 1929, and any amendments thereto, for providing entertainment or amusement of a pub- lic character, to be used in connection with publicly raised funds, to furnish Christmas display and children's party in 1950. (Approved by.' the-Finance Committee in the sum of $500.00),' Article 43. To.,see.if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred Seventy-Five ($575.00) Dollars to purchase a two way radio to be installed in one of the fire trucks, said money to be expended, and said install- ation to be under the direction of the fire engineers. By request. Voted,rising vote,yes 133,no 85,that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred and Seventy-Five Dol- lars ($575.00) to purchase a two way radio to be installed in 123 one of the fire trucks, said money to be expended and said installation to be under the direction of the fire engineers. (Disapproved by the Finance Committee) Article 44. To see if the Town will vote to increase the salary of the Fire Chief to Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) a year, and raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) to meet said increase. By request. On a written ballot, yes 60, no 206, the following motion was lost. Move that the Town increase the salary of the Fire Chief to Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) a year and raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800,00) to meet said increase. (Disapproved by the Finance Committee). Article 45. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to hire a Red Cross certificated Water Safety Instructor and purchase equipment for Swimming and Lifesaving Instruction during the summer months. By request. Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to hire a Red Cross certificated Water Safety Instructor, to pur- chase equipment for swimming and life-saving instruction during the sumer months, and that a committee of three (3) be appointed to work with the Park Commission and the Cape Cod Chapter Red Cross Water Safety chairman toward the successful completion of this project. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $500.00). Article 46. And to act upon any other business that may legally come before the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P. M. Attest: ABBIE F. MITCHELL, Town Clerk 124 Committees appointed by the Moderator: Finance Committee-Term of three years: Reuben S. B. Hopkins Reginald H. Sprague Charles Francis Richardson Committee under Article 41 Joseph N. Kelly Laurin C. Peterson Gaston L. Norgeot Committee under Article 45 Lucy K. Hopkins Ann S. Hammatt Barbara N. Wilcox Total Appropriations: Selectmen and Departmental Recommendations $213,522.62 Article 6. Cape Cod Hospital 500.00 Article 9. 1949 Bills 157.21 Article 10. Chapter 90 Construction 2,000.00 Article 11. Chapter 90 Maintenance 500.00 Article 13. Mill Pond Road 2,700.00 Article 14. Cottage Street 1,200.00 Article 15. Besse's Parking Lot 2,500.00 Article 18. Town Nurse's Car 1,400.00 Article 22. Fourth of July 500.00 Article 25. Planning Board 150.00 Article 26. Vocational Education 300.00 Article 27. Elementary School Grounds 1,000.00 Article 28. Namskaket Beach 800.00 Article 29. Dutch Elm Disease 1,100.00 Article 32. Band Concerts 150.00 Article 33. Public Entertainment 1,000.00 Article 34. Pochet Road 6,200.00 Article 36. Namskaket Beach 1,325.00 Article 39. Arey's.Lane 1,500.00 Article 40. Eldredge Park 700.00 Article 42. Christmas Display 500.00 Article 43. Fire Department Radio 575.00 Article 45. Water Safety Program 500.00 125 Tuesday, February 21, 1950 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Kenrick A. Sparrow, at 10 o'clock (10) A.M, and reading from the War- rant of list of officers to be elected. The following Election officers, ballot clerks, and tellers were sworn; LeRoy A. Nick- erson,Arthur R. Finlay,Richmond H.Blake,Lillias S. Childs, Evelyn H. Clark, Emma M. Corcoran, Ralph W. Perreault, Elmer C. Smith, and William F. Blaisdell, Special officer. The ballot box was examined, set at zero, declared cor- rect and the polls were declared open. At eleven twenty (11:20) o'clock A. M. one hundred (100) ballots were removed from the ballot box for counting by Election officers LeRoy A. Nickerson and Arthur R. Finlay, in the presence of the Town Clerk, Abbie F. Mitchell. At two- thirty (2:30) P. M. Three Hundred and Fifty (350) ballots were removed in like manner. At four fifteen (4:15) o'clock One Hundred (100) ballots were removed and at six (6:00) o'clock One Hundred and Fifty (150) ballots were so removed. At six thirty (6:30) o'clock P. M. the polls were declared closed by the Moderator and absentee voter ballots were cast. Total number of votes cast seven hundred and thirty eight (738) of which nine (9) were absent voter ballots. Voted;voice vote,at seven thirty-five (7:35) o'clock P. M. to adjourn meeting to High School Auditorium at eight (8:00) o'clock P. M. Result of balloting as follows: Moderator for One Year Kenrick A. Sparrow, six hundred ninety-six (elected) 696 Gardner Munsey, one 1 Blanks, forty-one 41 738 126 Selectmen,Assessors,Member of the Boards of Health and Public Welfare, for Three Years Frederick J.Colby,three hundred sixty-six (elected). 366 Harry F. Childs, one hundred forty-five 145 Rudolph N. M. Hopkins, two hundred nineteen 219 Blanks, eight 8 738 Member of the School Committee for Three Years R. Frederick Raddin, six hundred forty-nine (elected) 649 Emily E. Cullum, one 1 Blanks., eighty-eight 88 738 Trustee of Snow Library for Three Years Florence H. Smith, six hundred sixty-eight (elected) 668 Elmer Eldredge, one 1 Blanks,sixty-nine 69 738 Surveyor of Highways for One Year Norman C. Hopkins four hundred nineteen (elected) 419 Frederick G. Mayo, three hundred thirteen 313 Blanks, six 6 738 Constables for One Year Henry A.Perry,five hundred sixty-seven (elected) 567 Robley E. Fulcher, six hundred two (elected) 602 George D. Knowles, one 1 Robert N. Ellis, two 2 Robert Freeman, one 1 Clarence V. Mayo, one 1 George Bissonnette,one 1 Blanks, three hundred one 301 1476 127 Member of the Park Commission for Three Years Robert E. Chandler, six hundred seventy-two (elected) 672 Blanks, sixty-six 66 738 Member of Park Commission for Two Years Arthur J. Young, six hundred sixty-seven (elected) 667 Blanks, seventy-6ne . 71 738 Member of Planning Board for Five Years Alton L. Smith, six hundred forty-six (elected) 646 Frank Burling, one 1 Blanks, ninety-one 91 738 Attest: Abbie F.Mitchell Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN MEETING March 22, 1950 In response to a legally posted Warrant the inhabitants of the Town of Orleans, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs,met at the Town Hall at 8:00 P. M., on Wednes- day, the Twenty-second day of March, 1950, then and there to act upon the articles in said Warrant. Article I. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate,or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, the additional sum of Twenty Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to carry out the contract for repairs of the Town dock and quay at Rock Harbor,in conjunction with the State and County, the County reimbursement to be re- turned to the Town treasury. Voted, voice vote, unanimously, that the sum of Twenty Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) be appropriated from avail- able funds in the treasury, for the purpose of repairing Rock 128 Harbor Dock and Quay, said amount to be added to the ap- propriation voted for a similar purpose under Article I of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting held December 27, 1949, and that the County's share be returned to the Town Treasury. Article II. To see if the Town will vote to amend the by- law establishing a Finance Committee by inserting the words "No member of the said Finance Committee shall succeed himself". Voted, rising vote, yes 30, no 29, that the by-law estab- lishing a Finance Committee be amended by inserting the words "No member of the Finance Committee shall succeed himself". Article III. And to act upon any other business that may legally come before the meeting. By rising vote, yes 34, no 19, the following resolution was passed: "Whereas we, the voters here assembled, believe that the reports of Finance Committee recommendations would be more informative if reported as unanimous,five to four,six to three, seven to two, or eight to one, be it resolved that we request that the actual votes be indicated with all recom- mendations of the Orleans Finance Committee in the future:" Meeting adjourned at eight fifty (8:50) P. M. Attest: Abbie F. Mitchell Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN MEETING October 13, 1950 In response to a legally posted Warrant the inhabitants of the Town of Orleans, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, met at the Town Hall at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Friday, the thirteenth day of October, 1950, then and there to act upon the articles in said Warrant. I 129 Article I. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury,the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dol- lars ($3,500.00) to the Old Age Assistance appropriation for the balance of the year. Voted, voice vote,unanimously, that the Town take from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) to be transferred to the Old Age Assistance appropriation for the balance of the year. Article II. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury,the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to the Aid to Dependent Children appropriation for the balance of the year. Voted, voice vote, unanimously that the Town take from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to be transferred to the Aid to Dependent Children appropriation for the balance of the year. Article III. And to act upon any other business that may legally come before this meeting. Meeting adjourned at Seven Forty (7:40) P. M. Attest: Abbie F. Mitchell Town Clerk Dog Licenses Issued in 1950 105 Males @ $2.00 $210.00 16 Females @ 5.00 80.00 43 Spayed Females @ 2.00 86.00 1 Kennel @ 25.00 25.00 2 Kennels (2 10.00 20.00 $421.00 167 Fees retained @ .20 33.40 Paid County Treasurer $387.60 130 List of Jurors Compiled by Board of Selectmen 1950 Allen, Homer C. Mechanic Orleans Alvin, Albert Painter East Orleans Chandler, Robert C. Gardner Orleans Chase, Earle C. Fisherman Orleans Connors, Charles E. Retired Orleans Davis, Eugene T. Telegraph Operator Orleans Eldredge, George M Plumber East Orleans Higgins, Francis A. Fisherman Orleans Lee, Maurice N. Jr. Mason Orleans Loomis, Lynn A. Retired Orleans Mayo, Frederick G. Farmer East Orleans Melcher,James P. Camp Manager South Orleans Nickerson, Arthur W. Fisherman Orleans Pearce, F. Cliff Architect Orleans Peirce, Curtis W. Painter Orleans Peterson, Paul L. Electrician East Orleans Rogers, Francis I. Insurance Orleans Schwartz, John S. Cabin Proprietor Orleans Sears, Roland N. Photographer Orleans Williams, Robert W. Clerk South Orleans JURORS DRAWN IN 1950 Sidney Watson, Traverse Juror, Spring Term Frederick C. Berger, Traverse Juror,Spring Term Curtis W. Pierce, Traverse Juror, Fall Term Eugene T.Davis,Traverse Juror,Fall Term GRAND JURY FOR YEAR 1950 W. Whittemore Scott FISH AND GAME LICENSES ISSUED IN 1950 46 Series No. 1 Resident Citizen's Fishing 126 Series No. 2 Resident Citizen Hunting 27 Series No. 3 Resident Citizen Sporting 14 Series No. 4 Resident Citizen Minor and @ $2.00 $92.00 Female Fishing 3 Series No. 6 Resident Citizen Trapping 20 Series No. 7 Special Non-Resident Fishing 9 Series No. 9 Non-Resident Citizen Fishing 3 Series No. 10 Non-Resident Citizen Hunting 2 Series No. 12 Duplicate 1 Series No. 13 Special Non-Resident Fox Hunting 2 Series No. 14 Non-Res. Military or Naval Sporting 12 Series No. 15 Resident Citizen Sporting Free $580.00 $62.75 $517.25 Paid Div. Fees Fisheries Retained and Game @ $2.00 $92.00 $11.50 $80.50 @ 2.00 252.00 31.50 220.50 @ 3.25 87.75 6.75 81.00 C 1.25 17.50 3.50 14.00 (q 15.75 .75 15.00 w ~ @ 1.50 30.00 5.00 25.00 C 5.25 47.25 2.25 45.00 Cw 10.25 30.75 .75 30.00 @ .50 1.00 _ 1.00 @ 2.00 2.00 .25 1.75 @ 2.00 4.00 .50 3.50 Free $580.00 $62.75 $517.25 BIRTHS RECORDED FOR THE YEAR 1950 IN ORLEANS 1950 Name of Child Name of Father Name of Mother January: 2 William Nelson Eldredge - 9 Bruce Edward Gardner 10 Michael John Crossman 16 Meredith Ellen Blakeley 22 Mark Joseph Flavin 27 Janet Carol Nadeau 29 £Tyson Knowles February:- 3 Paul Edward Nichols 9 Jean Marie Dwyer 10 Paula Doreen Quinn March: 9 Patricia Jane Fernald 10 Jane 'Elizabeth Felt 16 Vivian Carol Taylor April: 11 Donna Carroll Allen 21 Timm Waterfield Gould 26 Saundra Townsend Jordan May: 5 Judith Knowles Dunham 7 Marguerite Suzanne Delano 18 Craig Louis Higgins 27 Norman Henry Martin Luther Marston Eldredge Robert Anthony Gardner John Henry Crossman Jr. Harry Waldo Blakeley, Jr. John F. Flavin Gordon Carroll Nadeau Carlton Greenough Knowles Virginia Ellyn Steele Barbara Ann Robson Marcia Mary Brown Genevieve June Allen Pauline M. MacDonald Helen Frances.Hill Alice Jane Chase James Edward Nichols Barbara Faith Daniels Stephen Henry Dwyer Grace Edith Reed Ellis Burton Quinn Isabelle Stella Luce James Joseph.Fernald Elizabeth Frances Cahoon William Joseph Felt - Elinor Esther Higgins Arthur Weston Taylor - Florette Beatrice Gosselin Homer Carroll Allen Helene Lorraine. LeMeur Willis Stanley Gould, Jr. Helen Margaret Waterfield Richard Townsend Jordan Faith Catherine Richards Earl Fields Dunham, Jr. Elizabeth Hill Knowles Charlse Greenleaf Delano Andre Antoinette de la Farge Reginald Louis Higgins Muriel Smith Philip Edward Martin Margaret Ellen White w 1950 Name of Child - Name of Father Name of Mother June: 19 Anne Gainey William Joseph Gainey- Anne Rice 26 Kenneth Bradford Walsh Donald Bradford Walsh Jane Winslow Nickerson 27 John Arthur Finlay Arthur Rupert Finlay, Jr. Lula Belle Allen July: 27 John Henry Joy 2nd Franklin Lawrence Joy Sara Ann Smith September: 7 Sandra Jean Higgins Joseph William Higgins Christine Sadie Whittemore 10 Infant 17 Robert Gabrielle Gaston Peter Gaston Dorothy Emily Gabrielle 30 Sherry Lee Adams Walter Elmer Adams Bette Louise Carter October: 7 Mary Ellen Daniels Jesse Edwin Daniels Alice Louise Linnell 18 Wendy Jeanne Lorraine William Richard Lorraine Virginia Edith Clark 23 Gene Alfred Fulcher Eugene Fulcher Elaine Lillian Putzear November: 15 Richard Joseph Harris Gordon Charles Harris Henriette Elizabeth Davis 18 Cyd Zeigler Norman F. Zeigler Janette Bertha Bassett 18 Tamzen Alice Johnson David Eldredge Johnson Nathalie Marie Barron 29 Stuart James Nickerson Robert Clasen Nickerson - Doris Marguerite Eldredge December: _ 8 Gary Gene Carpenter Kenneth Maxwell Carpenter, Jr. Frances Flora Burrows 24 Infant 29 Mary Louise Maza Leonard David Maza Jocelyn Mary Nickerson r w 134 MARRIAGES RECORDED FOR YEAR 1950 IN ORLEANS Date Name of Parties Age Residence January: - - - 1 Duncan Warren Edes 55 Brockton,Mass. Alta H. (Hamblet) Atwood 57 Orleans, Mass. .February: 11 David Eldridge Johnson 23 Orleans, Mass. Nathalie Marie Barron 28 Lisbon Falls, Me. April: 22 George Cockerill Walsh 54 Yonkers,N.Y. Marjorie Euphremia Murray 32 Dennis, Mass. June 3 Lee Burke 39 Barnstable,Mass. Maude (Mayo) Wheldon 37 Barnstable,Mass. 7 Robert Jeffrey Day 27 Brewster, Mass. Alice Belle Gould. 22 Chatham,Mass. 17 Robert Joseph Crowell 29 Brewster, Mass. Geraldine Ruth Murphy 26 Orleans, Mass. ' 17 Fred Seaver Higgins 66 Orleans, Mass. Marion A. (Nelson) Eldridge 54 Brewster,Mass. 20 Henry S. Bunting 29 Kansas City, Mo. Phoebe E. Hasek 22 Kansas City,Mo. July: 14 Richard James Carpenter 20 Orleans, Mass. Claire Gertrude Peters 19 Orleans, Mass. 20 Ernest Tasha,Jr. 20 Provincetown, Mass. Caroline McAniston 16 Truro,Mass. - 22 William Frederick Armstrong 25 Greenwich,Conn. Nancy Reeves Rice 24 Orleans, Mass. 29 Donald Cuyler Vaughan,Jr. 39 Chatham,Mass. Elizabeth Danforth Ward 32 Chatham, Mass. August:. 5 William Pierce Smith 27 Canajoharie,.N. Y. - Emilie Kay Brown 21 Chatham,Mass. 16 Robert Jordan 29 Eastham, Mass. Ruth Florence Smith 21 Wellfleet, Mass. 19 Robert Stacey Haynes 21 Wellfleet,Mass. Joan Ruth Bell 19 New Rochelle,N.Y. 19 Douglas Hunt Purcell 20 Englewood,N.J. Caroline Louise Albert 20 Easton, Penn. 26 W. Whittemore Scott, Jr. 22 Orleans, Mass. Harriett Louise Goodspeed 22 Orleans, Mass. 135 MARRIAGES RECORDED FOR YEAR 1950 IN ORLEANS Date Name of Parties - Age Residence September: 4 Albert E. Brown - 43 Orleans, Mass. Anne Louise Bessom 41 Orleans, Mass. .9 Francis A. Fettig, Jr.. 22 Newton, Mass. Ann Elizabeth Corcoran 25 Orleans, Mass. 10 Philip A. Deschamps 24 Orleans, Mass. Barbara Ann Walker 19 Eastham, Mass. 11 Charles Richard Farrell 26 Lake Placid,N. Y. Marjorie Ann Rodman 21 Providence,R.L 23 James Jason Roderick 26 Provincetown,Mass, Joan M.Fitzpatrick 18 Orleans, Mass. 25 Edward H. Fay 42 Milton,Mass. Lucy (Hill) Payne, 39 Orleans,.Mass. 26 Ernest Jerome Mensel 21 Northampton,Mass. Alice Ranger 20 Orleans, Mass. 30 John P. Quirk - 45 Rye, N. Y. - Edith Elizabeth Mead 46 Rye, N. Y. 30 Alfred O. Stowell 47 Orleans, Mass. Dorothea (Crosby) Lewis 45 Everett, Mass. October: 7 Cole Smith 23 Dallas,.Texas Carolyn Rose Brownell 19 Eastham, Mass. 14 Henry Alexander Newbury 32 Quaker Hill,Conn. Edith Carolyn Prentice 25 Eastham,Mass. 27 Robert Edward Chandler 32 Orleans, Mass. Dolores Jeanne Carpenter 21 Orleans, Mass. 30 Philip S. Horton, Sr. 58 Eastham, Mass. Muriel (Penniman) Boilard 45 Eastham,Mass. November: 4 William C. Snow 21 Orleans, Mass. Josephine Anne Cummings 22 Orleans, Mass. 4 William Frederick MacDonald - 29 Orleans, Mass. Elizabeth Ann Day 31 Quincy, Mass. 24 Robley Evans Fulcher,Jr. 20 Orleans,Mass. Lois Meta Wittman - 18 Orleans, Mass. 136 DEATHS RECORDED FOR YEAR 1950 IN ORLEANS Date Name AgeY. M. D. 1949: December: 6 Helen W. Crawford 73 6 — 17 Arthur Garfield Gray 68 5 13 1950: February: - 6 Hattie (Hurd Black) Stowell 53 10 12 8 .Mary Isabel Mayo 91 2 1 9 Richard Howland Kimball 75 — 20 William Mortimer Higgins 78 9 26 March: 4 William S. Runk - 82 11 21 20 Anne Murray Chase 3 6 25. 21 Katherine Grey 72 29 George Crowell Ellis 67 4 10 April: 2 Bertha Gerard Gabrielle 73 2 1 11 Leah Young 74 4 19 18 Frank S.Miley 60 4 17 24 William Alvin Fiske 76 10 19 May: 3 Victor Curtis Hopkins 74 8 17 6 Eli Fuller Rogers 83 6 3 9 Frank H. Snow 81 6 2 23 Agnes Lucille Porter Dexter Flynn 43 8 17 June: - 1 Ernest Lawrence Stelle 77 7 7 3 Alton Cushing Daniels - 38 7 7 3 Gilbert Allen Sherman 63 7 5 9 Flora Belle Cirosby. 77 5 19 25 Orlando Freeman Snow 49 10 12 25 Walter Leavitt Wiley 63 7 21 July: 17 Mary L.Eldridge 80 11 9 22 John L. Boland 76 — 20 August: 10 Charlotte Owen - 71 3. a September: 4 William Bartow Wright 77 9 — 5 Charles J. Linderson 73 7 8 10 Infant 15 George W. Geers 78 11 28 137 DEATHS RECORDED FOR YEAR 1950 IN ORLEANS Date Name Age—Y. -M. D. October: - 1 Edric Rose Chase 72 7 8 4 Robert Christopher Wilcox 32 2 — 5 Philip B. Bradbury 59 3 29 10 Eva Snow Moore 74 1 26 26 Arthur Francis Amadon 88 7 26 26 Francis Ralph Chipman 70 6 5 28 Florence Young 46 6 23 November: - 3 Warren Melville Hopkins 72 11 14 9 Annie Marion Ferry - 86 1 13 26 Emma May Corcoran 55 6 16 - 26 Winifred Hand 67 — —. December: 25 Infant — — — 138 Annual Report of the School Committee Town of Orleans Organization for 1950 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Carlton W. Smith, Chairman Term Expires 1952 Arthur W. Ross, Secretary Term Expires 1951 Reginald F. Raddin Term Expires 1953 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Herbert E. Hoyt, A. M. SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Henry A. White, M. D. SCHOOL NURSE Doris Pond, R. N. SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE Henry A. Perry 139 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Expended Needed 1950 1951 General Control: School Committee Expenses $10.00 Superintendent of Schools: Enforcement of Law: Salaries 1,729.96 Other expenses of General Control 285.98 $2,025.94 $2,230.00 Instruction: Supervisors $3,745.23 Principals and Teachers 49,523.23 Textbooks 1,345.39 Supplies 2,798.38 $57,412.23 $63,705.00 Operation: Janitors High&Elem. $6,457.05 Fuel 3,989.24 Miscellaneous—Electricity, Janitor Supplies 3,467.38. $13,913.67 $13,875.00 Maintenance: Repairs, Replacement & Upkeep $2,046.83 $2,046.83 $2,300.00 Auxiliary Agencies: Libraries $467.25 Health—Nurse, Physician, Supplies 1,050.00 Transportation 8,982.00 Lunch—Supplies and Services (To Nov. 1, 1950) .10,488.91 Insurance 1,421.72 140 Miscellaneous expenses: Athletic 992.75 Other auxiliary expenses: Telephone, Graduation, Carting, Films, etc. 669.56 $24,072.19 $13,030.00 Outlay: New Grounds and Buildings New Equipment $2,041.81 $2,041.81 $1,500.00 Totals $101,512.67 $96,640.00 1950 Appropriation $103,545.00 Refunds 44.40 $103,589.40 1950 Expenditure 101,512.67 Unexpended $2,076.73 NET COST OF SCHOOLS-1950 Total Expenditure $101,512.67 Accounts Receivable: School Funds and State Aid for Public Schools—Chapter 70 $12,542.76 City of Boston: Tuition and Transportation 557.48 Chapter 70—High School Transportation 4,329.29 Town of Brewster—Tuition 8,746.46 Town of Eastham-Tuition 8,088.11 Commonwealth of Mass. Teachers Annuity Fund 36.01 *Federal Aid School Lunch Subsidy *Federal Aid School Lunch subsidy (To September 1, 1950) 1,263.45 Sales of School Lunches (September 1, 1950) 5,265.83 Receipts from Vending Machine 15.70 Rental of Auditorium 188.00 141 Receipts from Basketball Games (To 10/18/50) 273.84 Cash collected from books lost 8.45 $41,315.33 $60,197.29 *Does not include $423.01 claimed for the months of Novem- ber and December 1949 received in 1950. SPECIAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT (Effective November 1, 1950) Available Funds (**Federal Subsidy Receipts from September 1, 1950, $1,079.13 Sales of lunches from September 1, 1950 4,333.90 $5,413.03 Expended (from November 1, 1950) 2,269.47 Unexpended (To carry forward to 1951 available funds) $3,143.56 "Includes $492.19 claimed for November and December 1950 not received December 31, 1950. Net Cost of Hot Lunch Expended: From Appropriation (Jan. 1 to Nov. 1, 1950) $10,488.91 From Revolving Fund (Nov. & Dec. 1950) 2,269.47 $12,758.38 December 31, 1949 Inventory 205.23 $12,963.61 Receipts: Sales of school lunches $9,599.73 Federal Subsidy Receipts 2,342.58 $11,942.31 December 31, 1950 Inventory 701.50 $12,643.81 142 Expended 1950 $12,963.61 Receipts for 1950 12,643.81 Net cost School Lunch 1950 $319.80 Requested for School Lunch 1951 $1,000.00 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION-1950 Appropriation-Vocational Tuition $500.00 Expended $329.80 Unexpended $170.20 Appropriation Practical Arts Classes $300.00 Expended 288.00 $12.00 Reimbursement on account of Vocational Education (Practical Arts Classes) for year ending August 31, 1949 $36.15 Requested for Vocational Education (Tuition)-1951 $500.00 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACCOUNT . (Effective October 18, 1950) Available Funds (Collected from Athletic Events since October 18, 1950) $218.50 Expended from above fund (since October 18, 1950) 175.79 Unexpended (Carried over to 1951 available funds) $42.71 Requested for Athletics for 1951 $700.00 SCHOOL COMMITTEE SALARIES Appropriation for 1950 $200.00 Expended 200.00 Requested for School Committee Salaries-1951 $200.00 143 Report of the Superintendent of Schools To the School Committee and Citizens of Orleans: I approach the preparation of this,my fourth annual re- port as Superintendent of the Orleans schools, with both pleasure and grave concern. It is a pleasure to report the progress of the past year and to voice the opinion that our schools are in excellent condition, both in respect to the physical plants, and to the educational functions carried on in those plants. Our teachers and other school personnel are doing their best to produce the results which we have a right to expect and demand. My concern stems from the present chaotic world con- ditions which make it impossible to predict what is in store for education in the future. At the time this report is-being written,it would seem that World War III might start at any time. If this should happen,not only would our school popu- lation decrease, but many of our young men and women, both teachers and pupils, would be called into the service. There would also be a readjustment of the whole high school program to meet the needs of a country at war. In these uncertain times, it is impossible to develop a long range educational program, especially in communities which have a fluctuating population as Cape Cod towns have, but I believe that for the time being, it is our duty to carry on as nearly normal as usual, keeping the tensions of the world out of the classroom. SCHOOL POPULATION In the school report of last year, it was pointed out that although we had solved our space needs for the time being, we should again be faced with the need for more classrooms. if our population increase continued. The following tables will illustrate the recent trend in our school population. Year '36'37'38'39'40'41'42'43'44'45'46'47'48'49'50 Births 18 14 21 17 23 2719 25 16 19 31 34 30 25 ... 1st grade 27 13 16 15 18 19 22 22 25 23 29 27 21 35 27 I 144 Changes in Membership in Our Present Grades Year '39'40'41'42'43'44'45'46'47'48'49'50 Twelfth grade 15 16 14 12 11 12 14 12 28 30 28 23 Eleventh grade 18 17 17 19 16 20 20 19 36 31 35 Tenth grade 19 18 24 22 17 20 20 22 42 35 Ninth grade 22 17 19 17 22 22 22 25 53 Eighth grade 22 19 17 16 15 14 15 15 Seventh grade 25 25 25 24 26 27 28 Sixth grade 23 19 21 26 27 26 Fifth grade 29 27 23 21 22 Fourth grade 27 28 28 32 Third grade 21 28 30 Second grade 35 32 First grade 24 Tabular Statement of Enrollment for 15 Years Year '36 '37 '38 '39 '40-'41 '42 '43 '44 '45 '46 '47 '48 '49 '50 1-6 125 115 113 107 116 111 101 110 113 119 131 196 138 166 169 7-12 148 153 151 206 210 209 198 175 168 175 179'171 176 166 189 Total 273 268 264 313 326 320 299 285 281 293 310 307 314 332 358 A study of these tables will show the increase in our school population and will establish the following facts: (1) It is impossible to establish with any degree of ac- curacy what our school population will be six years from now. It is standard practice to note the birth rate in any given year and to anticipate that the entering first grade six years later will approximate that figure. It is impossible to apply this practice to our own situation. For the past five years, our entering first grade has averaged 207 higher than the corresponding birth rate would indicate. If we continue to follow this pattern, we shall have entering grades of 24 in 1951, 37 in 1952, 41 in 1953, 36 in 1954, and 30 in 1955. This fluctuation is due in part to the increased birth rate of the last few years, but to a larger degree it is due to the growth of our adult population. (2) That a considerable number of our pupils are new- comers to the Cape is shown in Table 2 where it will be noted that all but two of the twelve grades are larger than when they started.. (3) Grades 1-6 are small enough to be efficiently taught by one teacher, but it is probable that by 1952 it may be necessary to have two teachers for grade 1. 145 (4) The high school will probably exceed its highest previous enrollment in 1951. (5) The effect of a war upon our school population may be noted in Table 3. Note the decrease in high school enrollment from an all time high of 210 in 1940 to 166 in 1949. The purpose of this section of the school report, then, is to stress the fact that unless the present trend is reversed by world conditions, we shall need more space at the high school in a very few years. For further discussion of this problem, I refer you to the reports of Mr. Reynolds for 1949 and 1950. PERSONNEL It is gratifying to report that only two teachers resigned from the Orleans system last year, one to be married and one to accept a position nearer her home. We should aim to employ and retain strong, well-qualified teachers, realizing that a strong, coordinated faculty is the backbone of any school system. This coordination can be attained only by a group that has worked together long enough to develop a common philosophy of education. The best courses of study available will not compensate for a rapid turn-over of teach- ers. I believe that the retention of such a large proportion of our faculty has tended to make the present school year start, and continue to run, smoothly and efficiently. It is my hope that we can continue to retain our teachers.' FINANCE Although the total cost of the schools has advanced dur- ing the.last few years, it is important for us to realize that the school enrollment has increased at about the same rate, and that the net cost per child has leveled off at about $160, This figure compares favorably with the cost per child in the other 103 Massachusetts towns which have populations of less than 5000 and support a high school. It is impossible to predict at this time when the total cost of schools will reach a leveling off point. As long as our enrollment continues to increase and prices of our supplies continue to rise, just so long shall we be faced with increased school budgets. The folowing table will show the per unit increased cost of three of our most Commonly used types of paper. 146 Jan.'43 Oct..'46. Oct.'47 April`50 Dec.'50 Arith. paper $.20 $.36 $.45 $.31 $.41 White Comp. .40 .61 .65 .42 .54 Manila Comp. .25 .375 .50 .31 .47 You will note that these price changes correspond to the changes in prices of other commodities. The tendency to lower prices last spring has been reversed, and we have been warned to expect further advances. HEALTH A primary objective in any educational system is the Promotion of good heath and of good health habits among its Pupils. Orleans can well be proud of its progress in the field of health, and for an analysis of the work of the past year, I refer you to the reports of the school doctor and the school nurse. We feel that the children receive a thorough ex- amination by Dr. White who has a very real interest in the health of the children. Physical defects which are dis- covered and corrected in childhood will prevent serious hand!- caps from developing in adult life. An extension of our health program is made possible by the purchase of a pure-tone Audiometer by the towns of Union#20. Until this year,we had to depend upon the coun- ty facilities for testing hearing, but we now have our own instrument which is used in turn by all the towns of this school union. Dr. Moore has been most helpful in setting up a training program for the teachers and nurses assigned to this duty. The Audiometer together with the vision test- ing equipment which has been in use for some years, rounds out our program and insures a complete physical check-up for every child. Still another important phase of our health work is the physical education program under the direction of Mr. El- wyn Davis. This is the second year that the program has been successfully extended to the elementary school. Mr. Davis spends one day per week at the elementary school and is thus able to extend the benefits of the physical education program to all grades. i 147 MAINTENANCE It is the policy of the School Committee to expend enough money each year to keep the school buildings in good condition. Our principal projects during the year have been the interior painting done at the elementary school, some painting at the high school, and the construction of a hard- surfaced play area at the elementary school. This play area has not only made it possible to develop an outdoor basketball court which is proving very popular with the pupils,but the hard surface has proved most beneficial in keeping mud and dirt out of the school, thus preventing unnecessary wear on the floors. A necessary repair item is the replacement of the col- umns in front of the high school. It is hoped that this work may be completed before the end of the fiscal year. The work of the school custodians is of tremendous im- portance in the maintenance of the buildings. These men seldom receive the recognition which they deserve, but Orleans is fortunate in having men who take pride in keep- the school plants clean and attractive. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Course of Study Work. The program started last year under supervision of Mrs. Knight has been contin- ued . A course of study in English in grades one through six has been completed and is now in the hands of the teachers. While our long range objective is to develop course study in all parts of the curriculum and thus in- sure coordination throughout the grades, the incidental values derived from working together and with Mrs. Knight is of inestimable value. Suggestions for motiv- ating and presenting various phases of the work are presented at each meeting. 2. Libraries. We have continued the practice of budg- eting $600. for the school libraries, and this investment is beginning to pay dividends. It should be realized that this sum represents less than$2.00 per child. 3. Handwriting. The Rinehart System has been con- tinued, and both teachers and parents agree that the system has improved the children's writing. 148 4. Report cards. Since there seems to be some misun- derstanding concerning the new report ,cards adopted this year for the elementary school, I should like to em- phasize that a great deal of study and thought was de- voted to the development of this card. Hundreds of different cards were studied by the teachers of Union#20, and the card which was developed was the result of the combined opinion of all teachers. This card was used last year in grades 1-3 with apparent success, some improve- ments were made, and it is being tried out in grades 1-6 this year. The purpose of any rank card is to give the parent a clear understanding of his child's progress in all phases of the school program, including his develop- ment in those very important characteristics which we group under "citizenship." We feel that it is a mistake to grade elementary children with the initials A,B, C etc. because first, it gives the parent no indication whether the child is working up to his capacity, and second, it tends to develop competition for marks which is not beneficial at his age. It is true that the old method worked well for the child of high mental capacity,but we do not believe that any child who works up to his ca- pacity should be penalized with low marks. We shall welcome constructive criticism of this card throughout the year, and shall be glad to change any part of it if the change will improve the card as a conveyor of infor- mation to the parents. CONCLUSION In concluding my fourth annual report, I wish to ex- press my appreciation to the members of the School Com- mittee, the townspeople, principals, and teachers for their continued support and cooperation. We have accomplished a great deal in improving both our physical plants and the educational methods carried on within those plants. As long as this cooperative spirit is maintained, we shall con- tinue to make progress in this most important work—the education of children. Respectfully submitted, HERBERT E. HOYT Superintendent of Schools 149 Report of the Principal of the High School The principal of your high school again takes pleasure in submitting his annual report. ENROLLMENT Following last year's low point of enrollment, reflecting the low point of the depression rate, the enrollment of Or- leans Junior-Senior High School has begun its expected climb. 192 pupils are currently enrolled, as compared with 166 on October 1, 1949, a gain of approximately 16%. There is every'reason to expect the predicted enrollment of 215 in September 1951. The implications attendant on this increase will be discussed below. PERSONNEL It is again gratifying to report a low teacher turnover this year,as only a stable faculty can maintain the standard of education which we want for our schools. The time when Cape Cod high schools served as teacher training institutions for the larger high schools of the state should be a thing of the past. We have been fortunate in our faculty replace- ments. In the mathematics department Mr, Stanley Boynton has replaced Miss Lucy Hastings, who was married in June. As Junior High School teacher of social sciences Miss Mary Johnston has replaced Miss Mary Donald, who resigned to take a position nearer home. Both these young people pos- sess not only their bachelor's degrees in their fields of spe- cialization but also their master's degrees in the field of education. ACHIEVEMENT Our achievement test results show that we continue to maintain a fine scholastic level, as our median achievement again hovers around the 50th percentile, the mark of the average high school of the nation. Although we by no means judge our success by the number of our young people who en- ter advanced schools and colleges, we have every reason to 150 be proud of our record there also. Of the class of 1949, 17 out of 33 continued their education, about 52%. Of the class of 1950, 10 out of 24 have continued their education, about 42%. Compared to the national average of 20-25% our Or- leans pupils have done fairly well. Perhaps our drop-out rate would better indicate our success in meeting pupil needs. From September 1949 to September 1950 four pupils, other than graduates or trans- fers to other schools, left Orleans High School, an average of one per class. This represents approximately 3% of our pupils in one year. The national average drop-out rate is approximately 50% of any one class in four year, or an aver- age of about 12% per class per year, about four times our last year's rate. It would seem that our expanded eurrilcu- lum and program of individual guidance are both justifying themselves by keeping our young people in school where they belong. Pupil failure has again been kept at a minimum. Against a national average of approximately 5-7% we find that 3 out of 166 pupils,or about 1.8%, failed of promotion in Orleans High School last year. Patient, experienced teachers can keep pupil failures at a minimum. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Orleans High School takes pride in obtaining permission to establish chapters of the National Honor Society and Na- tional Junior Honor Society. These organizations, founded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals for highly accredited public schools, are nationally recog- nized, and their members are known as superior young people wherever they may be found. Here at Orleans they are granted special school privileges in keeping with their recog- nized high achievement. Eight members of Grades 10 and 11 are currently enrolled in the senior society and eight members of Grades 8, 9, and 10 in the junior organization, having met the requirements of high scholastic standing.and superior school citizenship. Elections are made twice yearly, in September and March. It is gratifying to note that the size of the school honor roll has increased since the estab- lishment of these two honor societies. 151 EXTRACURRICULAR The term extracurricular, as applied to those activities which supplement the work of the classroom, inadequately expresses the values to be obtained from them. In terms of valuable life experiences the title "co-curricular" is more appropriate. This program at Orleans High School continues to keep our pupils busy in wholesome cultural and recre- ational activities. At the request of the student body the school assembly program has been increased to three as- semblies per month, with school talent providing the greater part of the offerings. Some ten selected full-length motion pictures are to be shown to the entire student body during the year. These are paid for by funds raised through stu- dent activities. Next year the assembly program will be ex- panded by the inclusion of five performances by professional artists,another feature made possible by student raised funds and the generous public support given our magazine drive. In thanking the people of Orleans and surrounding towns for their kind response to the latter, may I suggest that this seems to be the most effective method we have for financing our assembly series, and that we plan to make the magazine drive an annual October event. By overwhelming demand on the part of the pupils and public alike we shall present another school circus this year in early March. Aside from its entertainment value, nothing has seemed such a spur to building a whole hearted spirit as the united efforts of nearly one hundred per cent of our student body in presenting the circus to the public. Such an activity might well develop into an annual event. Our other co-curricular activities, athletics, musical groups, dramatic club, school paper, etc., are functioning in their usual manner, catering to the varied interests and talents of our pupils. They are all important parts of a school program. THE SCHOOL LIBRARY During the past two years the need for an adequate school library has become increasingly apparent. All three towns possess excellent local libraries, and the splendid co- operation and assistance given the school by the local librar- 152 ians has been greatly appreciated. But limited funds make town libraries available for only a few hours each week, and the book collections of town libraries are planned. as they should be, for the general reading public, not for high school reference. An efficient school needs a functional library within its own building, available at that precise moment when reference material will best supplement the work of a classroom, and containing such material as is aimed at the level of the adolescent mind. Such a library is now being developed in Orleans High School. Beginning with a nucleus of books selected from a rather large, but too often inappropriate collection already in the buildings, a planned student library is gradually taking form. The annual school library appropriation has been supple- mented during the past year by two generous gifts, one from the graduating class of 1949 and another from the gradu- ating class of 1950, and from these funds books and maga- zines have been purchased. At present the collection totals about 800 volumes and 15 periodicals, and this material is kept constantly available by an up-to-date card catalog and standard indices to periodical reading. This year another forward step was taken in moving the entire library collection from the study hall, where it was of limited value, to a separate room by itself, where it can serve as a library and nothing else. This move, originated and carried out by Mr. Collins and his vocational groups; has met with hearty approval of faculty and pupils alike. The circulation of books has already quadrupled, and far greater use is being made of the reference material than could ever be possible under the old arrangement. A splendid group of student librarians under the direction of Mr. Shipps has kept the library materials constantly available throughout the school day. We are frequently asked if we can make use of gifts of books and magazines. So far as standard magazines are concerned we welcome such additions to our library. How- ever,many books are completely beyond the grasp or interest level of a high school student and prove to be of little value to a high school library. Unfortunately this is too often 153 true of the volumes which people are willing to give away. While appreciating the thoughtfulness which motivates such gifts, we cannot promise to use everything which may come our way. We shall be happy at any time to suggest gift titles, and we plan to acknowledge every book gift by an ap- propriate book plate, bearing the name of the donor. TRENDS It is interesting to note that our present enrollment bears out last year's prediction. There is no reason to suppose that our annual increase of 20 to 25 pupils per year will not con- tinue until our anticipated 1955 enrollment of 275 is reached. Beyond that we can only guess,and every indication points to a continued growth at approximately the same rate. The only possible reason for anticipating an interruption of this growth would be a large scale mobilization with subsequent depletion of the Cape's population, such as occurred in the years 1940-1945, and there are factors in the present situa- tion which were not true of those earlier years. The expected increase in enrollment has certain impli- cations which must be considered in advance. In the first place our cost of operation per pupil should definitely de- crease from this year's high, except as inflated prices further devaluate our school dollar. It has long been known that a school of 400-500 pupils is about the most economical size to operate, and as we approach more nearly to this figure we should expect our per capita cost to come down. This by no means promises a decrease in our school budget, for obvi- ously we cannot educate 300 pupils for the same cost as we now educate 200. It must be remembered that the annual school budget as printed in the town report is the elementary school budget for Orleans plus the combined high school budgets for the towns of Orleans, Eastham, and Brewster. Only by comparing cost per child with corresponding figures for other towns can a true picture of our expenditures be ob- tained. A second implication of the rising enrollment,is the necessity of providing an adequate faculty for teaching these pupils. We are now offering a fairly adequate range of courses of study to meet the needs of all our pupils, and we 154 must continue to do so. We are approaching the point, how- ever, where it will become necessary to increase the number of sections in some of our classes. This will be especially true of science, social studies, and mathematics. Because of a small incoming Grade 9, some 30-35 expected, it will probably be possible to handle an increased enrollment next year without increasing the size of our faculty, but with a return to the 50-55 pupil class size in the following Grade 9, and even more than that in subsequent years, additional faculty help will be needed. It is obviously impossible to meet 50 pupils in one class in American History or Elemen- tary Science in a room that holds 36 pupils at the maximum. The strong trend toward the Boys' Vocational program, a shift reflecting not only the excellence of the department but also wise guidance for those boys who do not plan on college, may necessitate expanding our shop facilities and staff in the near future. It has been possible:to offer an adequate shop program by doubling up classes, but you obvi- ously cannot double up classes of 20 boys each. A third implication of an expanding enrollment is the provision of adequate school housing. We are now using our available space at almost full capacity, and is will re- quire little more expansion before we begin bulging at the seams. Now school housing is not merely a matter of seating capacity alone. To be sure, we could seat,nearly 500 pupils in our auditorium alone, but we could not educate them there. A class room with a capacity of 50 pupils is of no more value than one containing 20 seats if it is to house an algebra class of 15 pupils. If we could assign pupils to classes on the basis of available seats in a particular room we could with- out question absorb almost any increase we might anticipate during the next decade, but we cannot and would not build student programs that way. Pupils are entitled to elect those courses which they need at a particular time, and it is the duty of the school to make them available. If that necessitates additional classroom space the space will have to be found. It must be remembered that we are now hous- ing in our high school building a six year high school instead of the four year school that was originally planned. The ad- 155 dition of the extra classes necessary for the two other groups explains the reason for our filling our classrooms perhaps sooner than was anticipated. Your committee is thoroughly aware of our possible future needs, and has already consider- ed what steps might be necessary to meet them. No new con- struction is needed at the moment, but we should all realize that new construction may be needed sooner than we have previously realized. May I conclule my report with an expression of my continued appreciation for the splendid cooperation given me as principal of your high school. All of you concerned, townspeople, school committee, superintendent, faculty, and student body have made it a pleasure for me to serve you. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. REYNOLDS, Principal of the High School, Report of the Principal of the Elementary School I submit through you and the School Committee my annual report to the people of Orleans. It is gratifying at the end of a year's work to enumerate the achievements in the elementary school and to restate our objectives. I am truly pleased with the accomplishments of this past year. I would like to think with you about some of our "wants" for the children of our community. We want our youngsters: To get along in work and play with his playmates and with older people. To be able to think clearly and correctly. To be able to start a job and keep at it until it is finished. 156 To have wide interests. To have some understanding of the processes by which man lives on this world. To be well and strong,etc. Schools everywhere are thinking through their pro- grams in an attempt to determine how their objectives can be better realized. It is encouraging that more and more people are insisting that just mastering the "three R's" is not sufficient. We are getting better teaching that is concerned with what a child is as well as what he knows. We have accepted these broader "wants" as goals. After we realize our list of "wants"as the child lives in our elementary school,we search out materials and teaching procedures in order to best fulfill them. We attempt to discover experiences for the children which will help them make progress in the direc- tion the "want" indicates. Cooperative experiences rather than competitive ones are encouraged. The above is only a part of the working and playing together,for we do not forget the basic skills.Through games and drill devices we try to make it interesting enough so that everyone will have the desire to master the fundamentals and many will want to pursue the subject of his particular interest further afield. In carrying on our program we are ever mindful of the family plan.Anytime our standards conflict,I am sure, if the parents involved would come to talk with us, a satisfactory agreement can be met. Let me say many thanks to the personnel of the school and the people of Orleans for their loyalty, friendship, and cooperation so generously given in support of your elemen- tary school. Respectfully submitted, CORA M. WEST, Principal of Elementary School. 157 Report of the Guidance Director How long have children and young people been recog- nized as individuals? How much information concerning human variations has been accumulated?A quick survey over the past 2500 years provides a brief, but convincing answer. About 450 B. C. Socrates was concerned with the nature of the individual and his place in social organization. Plato recognized the individual in his Republic. Quintilian, a Roman teacher, said, "It is generally, and not without rea- son, regarded as an excellent quality in a master to observe accurately the differences of ability in those whom he has undertaken to instruct, and to ascertain in what direction the nature of each particularly inclines him; for there is in talent an incredible variety, and the forms of mind are not less varied than those of bodies." Vitorrino da Feltre of Mautua, Italy, conducted a school in the 15th century.He ignored class differences and concen- trated on ability differences adapting his teaching to indi- viduals. John Locke, 17th century philosopher, recognized the importance of studying individual children. Rousseau, 18th century French philosopher, considered the use of children's native talents to guide instruction almost self-evident. Francis Galton, an English scientist, made a study of 977 eminent men to determine if they had eminent fathers, brothers,and sons. He devised tests to determine differences in the various senses. Binet, a Frenchman, brought forth the first intelligence scale in 1905. Terman, an American, revised the scale and made it a basic instrument for studying indi- vidual differences in 1916. Thus, the speculations of philosophers have slowly been confirmed by the scientists. Individuals do exist. We now know his general characteristics, specific traits, we have developed methods for helping him achieve his own unique- ness. 158 Guidance is an attempt to put into educational prac- tice a respect for the individual, his personality,his interests, his peculiar urges,and ambitions. It is an attempt to develop an educational technique of working with individuals rather than loose groups or age classes: We use the inventory folder on all grade levels_to gather information relating to the individual in order to assist the teacher to acquire helpful information quickly. This year the sixth grade teachers took their completed folders to the Junior High school and met with the teachers there in an attempt to make the transition from the sixth to the seventh grade an easier task for the pupils. The experiment evidenced much value and will be continued in the future. Standardized tests in reading, a 12 grade school achieve- ment test, scholastic capacity tests, mechanical aptitude, clerical,aptitude,musical aptitude, art aptitude, manuel dex- terity, vocational interest inventories, personality inventor- ies, and spatial relations aptitude are used to gather infor- mation about the individual and the results are placed in the pupil folders. One or more counseling interviews are furnished for each high school pupil each year. The eighth graders are counseled before the selection of high school subjects. It is planned to send the parents the recommendation of the guidance director so that all concerned will know what is best for the pupil. Occupational information is still being gathered. As soon as it is possible to secure pupil clerical assistance,this practice will provide valuable office experience and much more in- formation for our files. Career Day is planned for Chatham high school on March 14, 1951 and again we will have twenty or more specialists to furnish inspiration and information for our pupils. 'Placements in further education and on jobs continues at a higher level than last year. Field trips are made with pupils to acquaint them with the facts not obtainable from printed material. A follow-up study has been made of our 1949 high school graduates and we have learned that almost 100% have car- 159 ried out plans made in high school and are well satisfied with the results. Our college preparation seems adequate but most of the college students say that typing should be re- quired of all high school pupils planning a college career. Our commercial training is good enough for our pupils to pass Civil Service exams but some graduates claim that busi- ness machine instruction would be very helpful. The social studies seem to need revitalization. There was a great deal of free comment added to the survey blanks which is hard to tabulate but most valuable when'studied and acted upon by the teachers and administration. Life adjustment classes are no longer under the admini- stration of the guidance director but are left to the discre- tion of the high school principal. The activity in this area is under the scrutiny of the State Committee on Life Adjust- ment which is a part of the National Committee. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Depart- ment of Education has done some excellent work with our physically handicaped pupils. Mr. William King of New Bed- ford is the representative for this area and he has been most conscientious in following out his duties. The guidance attitude of the teachers is growing more intense. This is especially noticed when a teacher takes graduate work in guidance. More people, in and out of the schools, have accepted the idea that adequate education is individualized education and requires the information fur- nished by the Guidance Service. The cooperation of the teachers with the guidance activity is excellent. Painstaking contributions to the individual folders and early referral of problems to the guidance director has resulted in a much more valuable program. Parents are again invited to present their school prob- lems to the Guidance director. We can all work together to improve individual adjustment and the educational program. Respectfully submitted, DAVID O. LYNCH, Guidance Director. 160 Report of the Art Supervisor Each year in the town of Orleans proves to be a better one than the year before regarding interest and results on the part of the children of all grades in the field of art. It is a happy experience for an adult to see children create. If a parent provides materials for them at home—i.e., cray- ons, paint,and paper, he will see the child create. From a blank sheet of paper (a difficult thing for anyone to face without an idea!) you will see a thought or idea evolve through the medium of crayons or paint. The opportunity for parents interested in art at home seems to be unlimited with the many different media avail- able for creative expression. As the children are older, and there is more time for art classes, other materials are available, such as tempera, linoleum, construction paper, and oil and textile paint. Here, in the Junior and Senior High schools,pupils make their own choices in materials, with perhaps a little outside stimula- tion for ideas. The time element in the Elementary schools of the Union makes it difficult to do much more than work with crayon. However, almost all the teachers of the grades provide pro- jects and related work for their children correlating with their social studies, etc. In this the children do a large amount of work. This year, the high school art class (combining those interested in grades 8 through 12) is, for the most part, an actively interested group, and a pleasure to work with. The number of pupils choosing art increases each year. The most important phase of the art activities in every grade and age group is the child's growth and a knowledge of the fact that his own worthwhile efforts are appreciated. The student's results are not measured by a pre-set scale— rather he is allowed to progress at his own rate and is judged by his ability, interest and effort. 161 A comparison of the work of the children of Orleans with other schools in the Union and on the Cape,may be seen each year in June at the exhibit of art work of schools, spon- sored and held in the gallery of the Cape Cod Art Associa- tion in Hyannis. Respectfully submitted, C. AILEEN O'TOOLE, Art Supervisor. Report of the Supervisor of Instrumental Music The study of instrumental music in Orleans begins in the third grade with symphonet Band.The pupils receive in- struction in note reading and playing which is extremely beneficial for,further instrumental study. In the fourth grade the children are allowed to choose an instrument to study and receive individual instruction. The beginners started this year are as follows: (5) Violins (1) Flute (1) Oboe (3) Clarinets (1) Saxaphone (5) Trumpets (1) Trombone (1) Eb Bass (1) Percussion In addition to the above there are 5 pupils continuing their instrumental studies from last year. The High School Orchestra lost some members through graduation and conflicting classes, but promises to remain a fine organization. RALPH I. SAUNDERS Supervisor of Instrumental Music. I 162 Report of the Supervisor of Vocal Music Boys and girls in the schools of Orleans really enjoy their music! It is evidenced more and more as each week goes by and the musical achievements and accomplishments mount up through the mastery of the various songs with their tone, time, and theory problems and the finished pro- duct enthusiastically presented on my weekly visit to each class. I realize—as most of the parents and school board members do—that a great part of this is due to the earnest, devoted, and inspirational zeal of the class room teacher, and I am deeply grateful that we have such an efficient corps. The outstanding result of last school year's work in music was unquestionably the spring concert in which every grade performed from the first grade right through and in- cluding the High School Girls' Glee Club and the Mixed Chorus.In this,the development of the child's singing voice and the furthering of his musical knowledge and attainment was delightfully exhibited through the presentation of the rote songs of grades one and two; note reading' songs of grades three and four; two part work of grades five and six; three part work of grades six, seven and eight, climaxed at the end by the mixed four part chorus of the high school. There is no doubt that in America now—more than ever-there is an exceedingly widespread interest in music. Musical organizations, ranging all the way from pretentious and costly symphony orchestras, opera companies, and choral societies to our own small town bands, glee clubs,and church choirs, flourish everywhere. Conservatories and schools of music are filled to overflowing,and independent music teach- ers find little difficulty in attracting all the pupils they can handle. Our public schools are not only introducing music into their programs of studies, but are busily en- larging their curricular offerings in the field. 163 This can mean only one thing. It means that we are coming to see that musical culture can play a great part and possess a great value in human living; that musical education, whether given formally by teachers, or informally by concert courses, by participation in musical organiza- tions, and so on, is exceedingly desirable. Such a strong popular demand imposes a great obligation, and constitutes • great opportunity for musical leadership. I sincerely hope • good many of our boys and girls will follow through with their love of music to this field of endeavor. Respectfully submitted, - WEBSTER WHITNEY TILESTON, Supervisor of Vocal Music. Report of the School Physician The last year was a good year from the health point of view except for the many cases of intestinal flu and the colds that we always have with us in the fall and winter. If students were not sent back to school until over the infectious stage, there would be a decline in the number of cases. The incidence of childrens' diseases was light, only nine cases were reported and these light. Teeth are improving year by year, and there is not the neglect of dental caries in the high school as was formerly the case. Over ninety percent have either perfect sets, or have their cavities filled early. Mild degrees of postural defect are being corrected by the students themselves through the gym classes. Flat feet are not getting the attention from the parents that they should get. This condition is a handicap in later life. Notices are sent out regarding defects by the school nurse. Except in the grade school, the number of ragged diseased tonsils shows a decrease year by year.These diseased tonsils plus enlarged adenoids occasion most of the ear in- flammations that occur during the year. Respectfully submitted, HENRY A. WHITE, M. D. School Physican. it 164 Report of the School Nurse The School year had come to a close with no serious epidemics. There were the usual run of colds, ear infections and intestinal grippe. The general health of the school seems to be very satis- factory due to the cooperation of the faculty, students and parents. STATISTICAL REPORT Inspections by nurse 647 Individual pupil examination by physician 318 Individual pupil examination by physician with parent present 28 Pupils admitted to nursing service 90 Field visits by nurses 70 Office visits by nurse 1037 Pupils given First Aid 96 Public Lectures Attended 5 Attendance Pre-school Clinic 28 Persons Interviewed 92 OTHER SERVICES Audiometer Test 310 Eye Test 315 T. B. Tests 95% of the High School X-rayed 47 CONTAGIOUS DISEASES German Measles 7 Chicken Pox 1 Scarlet Fever 1 Respectfully submitted, DORIS A. POND, R. N. School Nurse 165 School Calendar 1950-51 September 6, 1950 to December 22, 1950 January 2,1951 to February 16, 1951 February 26, 1951 to April 13,1951 April 23, 1951 to June 15, 1951 School Holidays October 12, 1950—Thursday—Columbus Day November 10, 1950—Friday— ` Barnstable County Teachers Association November 30 & December 1, 1950—Thursday and Friday Thanksgiving Recess December 22, 1950 to January 2, 1951— Christmas and New Year holidays *February 16, 1951 to February 26, 1951- Mid-Winter vacation **April 13, 1951 to April 23, 1951—Spring Vacation May 30, 1951—Wednesday—Memorial Day *—February 22, 1951—During mid-winter vacation **—April 19, 1951—During spring vacation Graduation—Thursday evening, June 7, 1951 Schools open for the year 1951-52 on Wednesday, September 5, 1951. A meeting of all teachers and supervisors will be held at the Orleans High School at 9:30 A. M. on Tuesday, September 5, 1951. 166 School Census October 1, 1950 Boys Girls Five years or over and under seven 26 20 Seven years or over and under sixteen 131 101 157 121 Distribution of the Above Minors In public day school membership: Five years or over and under seven 29 Seven years or over and under sixteen 225 In vocational school membership: Seven years or over and under sixteen 1 In private school membership: Seven years or over and under sixteen 4 In State and County Institutions: Seven years or over and under sixteen 1 Not enrolled in any day school: Five years or over and under seven 17 Seven years or over and under sixteen 1 278 167 ENROLLMENT BY GRADES October 1, 1950 Grade Boys Girls Total 1 15 12 27 2 19 13 32 3 16 14 30 4 20 12 32 5 12 10 22 6 19 7 26 7 13 15 28 8 9 6 15 9 33 20 53 10 16 19 35 11 18 17 35 12 9 14 23 199 159 358 Grades 1-6 169 Grades 7-12 189 TABULAR STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP 1940-50 Grade 1940 '41 '42 '43 '44 '45 146 '47 '48 '49 '50 1 18 19 22 22 25 23 29 27 21 35 27 2 16 17 18 17 19 25 19 27 28 28 32 3 17 14 17 24 19 17 25 21 23 28 30 4 15 16 12 19 22 17 16 24 26 2132 5 28 15 16 11 16 17 22 15 26 27 22 5 22 30 16 17 12 20 20 22 . 14 27 26 7 19 23 28 18 16 14 20 20 22 15 28 8 24 19 21 25 14 13 12 19 22 -25 15 9 39 48 43 42 46 32 29 28 36 42 53 10 47 38 37 33 39 43 35 33 30 31 35 11 39 44 33 29 32 40 42 33 31 28 35 12 40 37 35 28 21 32 41 38 35 25 23 P. G. 2 1 1-6 116 111 101 110 113 119 131 136 138 166 169 7-12 210 209 198 175 168 174 179 171 176 166 189 326 320 299 285 281 293 310 307 314 332 358 i 168 Graduation Exercises Class of 1950 Orleans High School Thursday,June 8,1950 THE CLASS OF 1950 James.H. Buckley Stephen A. Hopkins Edward F. Clark Alice Rose Lessard Norma Jeanne Clark Naemi Alyce Lund Anne Marie Condon Jay Walter Mead,Jr. Dean Crocker Katherine Eva Moore Joseph Eugene Crowley Leslie Harrison Quinn Constance Dill Joyce Louise Rogers A. Thomas Dill Kent R. Sanders Ruby Alice Emond Robert Walker Snow Donald Stuart Finlay Stanley Howard Snow Estelle Madeline Gould Joyce Esther Tubman John Edward Hathorne, Jr. Barry Merton Wilcox Marie F.Tibbals CORPS OF TEACHERS—December 1950 ' Began Service Service Prior Address Name Position Preparation in Orleans to 9-1-50 - - Arthur W. Reynolds Principal, High_ Harvard-Bos.Univ. 9-8-48 20 years Orleans Orleans S. Stewart Brooks Assistant, High Princeton 9-8-48 5 -47 22 years 3 years 6 wks, Orleans Monerieff Cochran, Jr. Assistant, High Harvard-McGill -1 1 -47 3 years 6 wks. Orleans Bernard C.Collins,Jr. Assistant,High Fitchburg -1 9 1 Orleans Elwyn N. Davis Assistant, High Univ.of N.H. -7-49 9 year 16 Orleans Beryl Eldredge Assistant, High Tufts -8-43 years Mary H. Johnston Assistant, High Middlebury College 0 Orleans Stanley M.Boynton Assistant,High Boston Univ. Clark University 9-6-50 9-6-50 9 -45 0 81h years Orleans Orleans Elizabeth C. Mulholland - Assistant, High Univ. of Maine -10 3 Brewster Geraldine Murphy Crowell Assistant,High Framingham 9-8-45 years Harwich Kathleen P. Sweet Assistant, High Wheaton 6-1-48 -48 10 years 2 Orleans Harrold S. Shipps,Jr. Assistant,High Bridgewater 11-8 -years 16',z Orleans Cora M. West Principal, Elem. Gorham 1-1-49 years Orleans Dorothy P. Eldredge Assistant, Elem. Plymouth Normal 9-6-44 9-7-49 9 years 8 years 1 mo. Harwich Anna M. Gott Assistant, Elem. Simmons 2-1-30 20% years Eastham Bertha E. Keefe Assistant, Elem. Assistant, Elem. Hyannis Hyannis 9-8-47 632 years E. Brewster Beatrice MacCregor Catherine M. Skinner Assistant, Elem. Bridgewater 9-6-46 18 years E.Harwich David O. Lynch Guidance Boston University 9-8-47 9 years Harwich Orleans C. Aileen O'Toole Art Inst. Music Pratt Institute New Eng. Conservatory 9-8-48 9-7-49 3 years 2 years No.Eastham Ralph I. Saunders Webster W. Tileston Vocal Music New Eng.Conservatory 1-2-46 17 years So.Chatham Teachers Who Have Left Orleans School Service During 1950 - Dates of Service - Service in Orleans Lucy M.Hastings 9-7-49-6-30-50 1-1-4"-30-50 1 year 1 year 6 months - Mary E; Donald - Index to Reports Page Accountant's Report ............................. ... ....................... 24 Balances Transferred to Revenue ..............._......_..... 31 Classification of Payments . .-_....................................... 34 Investment and Trust Funds ......................................... 51 Payments ........._ . ........ ..... ........................................... 28 Receipts ............................ ....... 24 Summary ... ........... .............................................. 52 Ambulance Association, Inc. ....... ._ _. ................................ 86 Animals and Slaughtering ................:_.................................... 87 Assessor's Report and Comparative Table ............................ 92 Report on Map of Town ................................................. 62 Auditor's Report ................ ....................................... 54 BalanceSheet .. ..... ......................,................................... 57 Christmas Decoration Committee............................................ 101 Clerk's Report: Births-1950 ... ....................... 132 Deaths-1950 . —, ... .......................... ....:................ 136 Marriages-1950 ... ...... .. ....... ....................................... 134 Annual Town Meeting-1950 -_........................................ 105 Special Town Meeting—March 22,1950 .. ............ ...... 127 Special Town Meeting—Oct. 13, 1950 ......................... 123 Dog Licenses Issued in 1950 ..........:.. ........................ 129 129 FinanceCommittee . ... .. . ...................................._.......... 76 FireDepartment ........................ ... ..._......._............................... 74 Fish and Game Licenses ............................ 131 Health Department ............ ...........................:..........._.......... 64 Health Department-Barnstable County ............................ 65 Jury List _... ..........................................._........ 130 Library—Snow Library Report . . .......... ....... 80 MothDepartment .. ................................................................. 61 INDEX TO REPORTS (continued) Page Nursing Service ...... 71 Park Commission 59 Planning Board .. ......... 85 Police Department 68 Road Surveyor .................... 82 Salaries Paid in 1950 .... 11 Sealer of Weights and Measures ............... 83 School Report—Organization ... ... 138 Art Supervisor .. ... .. 160 Calendar 165 Enrollment by Grades ...... 167 Financial Statement. ................ . ..... .... .. .. .. 139 Graduation Exercises ........ ... 168 Guidance Director ... .......... .... ..... . . ...... 157 Instrumental Music Supervisor............. 161 Nurse 164 Physician's Report.... 163 Principal's Report .................... . .........- 149 Principal of Elementary School–.......................... .. - 155 Superintendent's Report .............................................. 143 Teachers—1950 ................ - .. . ... - - - 169 vocal Music Supervisor ..... .............. ......I.......... 162 Selectmen's Report ... .... ................. 9 Selectmen's and Departmental Recommendations for 1951 ........................ 13 Shellfish Constable's Report ....................................... 88 Tax Collector's Report ................ 98 TownOfficers ........... .......... - - , . ...... . ... ... 3 Treasurer's Report ...,_ ........ 94 TreeWarden .......................................................................... 63 Warrant—Annual Town Meeting-1951............................ 16 Water Safety Committee ...... .. ............................... .......... 102 Welfare Department ......... .................. ............. 77