ANNUAL REPORTOf The Town Of
BETHLEHEM, N. H.
And The
BETHLEHEM VILLAGE DISTRICT
For The Fiscal Year Ended
DECEMBER 31, 1953
and the
BETHLEHEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
For The Fiscal Year Ended
JUNE 30, 1953
COURIER PRINTING COMPANY, INC
LITTLETON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
TOWN OFFICERS
MODERATOR
TOWN CLERK
TREASURER
SELECTMENTerm expires 1954
Term expires 1955
Term expires 1956
HEALTH OFFICER
TAX COLLECTOR
John W. Guider
George T. Noyes
Myron L. Jackson
Frederick Stevenson
Allen E. HazenPhilip B. Lyster
Howard Sanborn
Gertrude M. Harrigan
TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDTerm expires 1954 G. Merrill GrayTerm expires 1955 Albert Jackie
Term expires 1956 Malcolm J. Stevenson
LIBRARY TRUSTEESTerm expires 1954
Term expires 1954
Term expires 1955
Term expires 1955
Term expires 1956
Term expires 1956
AUDITOR
Mrs. Victor WhitcombG. Merrill GrayMrs. M. H. Perkins, Jr.
Mrs. T. C. Churchill
Mrs. Roy T. Hildreth
Mrs. Mary Stevenson
Frank Steller
SUPERVISORS OF CHECKLISTG. Merrill GrayAlbert Jackie
Leonard Greco
CONSTABLE
ROAD AGENT
Howard Sanborn
Albert B. Blaney
BUDGET OF THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEMEstimates of Revenue for the Ensuing Year
January 1, 1954 to December 31, 1954
Compared with
Estimated and Actual Revenue of the Previous Year
January 1, 1953 to December 31, 1953
Estimated Actual EstimatedRevenue Revenue RevenuePrevious Previous EnsuingYear Year Year1953 1953 1954
SOURCES OF REVENUE
From State:
BUDGET OF THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
Estimates of Expenditures for the Ensuing Year
January 1, 1954 to December 31, 1954
Compared with
Estimated and Actual Appropriations and Expenditures
of the Previous Year
January 1, 1953 to December 31, 1953
PURPOSES OF EXPENDITURESCurrent Maintenance Expenses:
General Government:
Town Officers' Salaries & Secretary $
Town Officers' ExpensesElection and Registration ExpensesMunicipal Court ExpensesExpenses Town Hall and OtherTown Bldgs.
Protection of Persons and Property:
Police DepartmentFire DepartmentMoth Exterm.—Blister Rust& Care of Trees
InsuranceForest Fire Warden
Health: $200.00
Health Department, IncludingHospitals $1,000.00
Vital Statistics
District NurseRagweed
Highways and Bridges:
Town Maintenance—SummerTown Maintenance—WinterStreet LightingGeneral Expenses of Highway Dept.
Town Road Aid
Libraries
Public Welfare:
Town PoorOld Age Assistance
Patriotic Purposes:
Memorial Day and Veterans'Associations
Recreation
:
Country ClubParks and Playground,
Including Swimming Pool
Appro-priationsPreviousYear1953
Appro. Actual Estimatedpriations Expend. Expend.Previous Previous EnsuingYear Year Year1953 1953 1954
PURPOSES OF EXPENDITURES
Public Service Enterprises:
Municipally Owned Water andElectric Utilities
Cemeteries
Unclassified:
Damages and Legal Expenses,Including Dog Damage
Advertising and Regional Assns.
Interest:
On Temporary LoansOn Long Term Notes and Bonds
Highways and Bridges:
Town ConstructionState Aid Construction
—
Town's Share
Payment on Principal of Debt:
(a) Bonds(b) Long Term Notes(c) Deficit of Previous Year
Payments to Other Governemental Divisions
PrecinctCounty TaxesSchool Taxes—$42,957.00;
Forest Reserve—$685.84State Audit
200.002,250.00
TOWN OF BETHLEHEM, N. H.
CERTIFICATE OF AUDIT
This is to certify that I have audited the accounts
and records of the Town of Bethlehem and the Beth-
lehem Village District for the fiscal year ended Decem-
ber 31, 1953, and found them to be in good order.
In my opinion, the reports included herein reflect
the true financial condition of the town and Precinct,
together with the results of operations for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1953.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK STELLER,Auditor
TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
for fiscal year ending
ASSETSCash
In Littleton National BankAccounts Due to the Town:Due from State:
(a) Bounties(b) Tax on State owned Forest Land
Other Bills Due Town:(a) Water Rents(b) Tarvia:
Albert Jackie 1950Various Persons
(c) Various Persons—Gravel and Labor(d) Max Zackler—calcium chloride(e) Erbe Maybruck—telephone(f) Bethlehem Village District
(g) Bethlehem Country Club—dues
$ 30,533.92
$ 298.00
22.50179.1150.252.00
84.601,825.00511.00
Unredeemed Taxes: (from tax sales on acct.
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1953
LIABILITIESDue to State:
(a) State Head Taxes—1953(Uncollected $355.00 not remittedto State Treasurer) $ 355.00Yield Tax 3.80
Due to School District:(b) Balance of Appropriation 23,402.39(c) Forest Reserve 837.64
State and Town Joint Highway Construction Accts.(b) Unexpended balance in Town Treasury 10,000.00
Outstanding Temporary Loans in Anticipation of TaxesLittleton Savings Bank 15,000.00
Interest 187.50Long Term Notes Outstanding:
Bethlehem Country Club 22,000.00Fire House Addition 6,000.00
Bonds Outstanding:P. W. A. 1110F-1112F 8,000.00
TOTAL LIABILITIES $85,786.33
GRAND TOTAL $85,786.33
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TOWN OF BETHLEHEMSummary of Trust Funds Principal, Income
and Expenditures
Fiscal Year Ending December, 1953
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
To the Selectmen of the Town of Bethlehem, N. H.
Gentlemen: I submit the following report for the
year ending December 31, 1953
:
13—1952 Permits issued for automobiles $ 51.38
577—1953 Permits issued for automobiles 4,444.25
$4,495.63
Amount Paid Town Treasurer $4,495.63
Amount Received from Dog Licenses:
1953— 3 Female Dogs @ $5.00 $ 15.00
66 Male Dogs @ $2.00 132.00
Paid Town Clerk's Fee
SUMMARY OF WARRANTSLEVIES OF PREVIOUS YEARS
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Debits
1952 1951 1050
Uncollected Taxes, January 1, 1953Property TaxesPoll TaxesYield TaxesAdded Property TaxesAdded Poll TaxesSummer StockInterest Collected
Total Debits
Remitted to TreasurerProperty TaxesPoll TaxesInterest CollectedYield TaxesAbatements
Uncollected As Per List
Poll TaxesYield TaxesSummer Stock
Total Credits* Summer Stock
** Property
$14,931.42
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SUMMARY OF STATE HEAD TAX WARRANTLEVY 1953
Debitsto Collect
Added Taxes 15.00
State Head Taxes Committed to CollectorOriginal Warrant $2,485.00
Total Commitment $2,500.00
Penalties Collected 10.00
Total Debits 2,510.00
CreditsRemitted to TreasurerHead Taxes $2,045.00
Penalties 10.00
Abatements 100.00
Uncollected as per list 355.00
Total Credits $2,510.00
STATE HEAD TAX OF PREVIOUS YEARSDebits
1952 1951Uncollected, January 1, 1953 $475.00 $45.00
Penalties Collected 35.50 2.50
Total Debits . $510.50 $47.50
CreditsHead Taxes Remitted to Treasurer $380.00 $25.00
Penalties 35.50 2.50
Abatements 95.00 20.00
Total Credits $510.50 $47.50
NEW WATER LINE LEVY — 1953
DebitsCommitted to Collector $1,769.50
Credits
Remitted to Treasurer $1,470.60
Discount Allowed 160.90
Uncollected 138.00
Total Credits $1,769.50
Debits1952 1951
Uncollected, January 1, 1953 $165.00 $40.00
CreditsRemitted to Treasurer $ 38.25
Discount Allowed 6.75
Uncollected 120.00 40.00
Total Credits $165.00 $40.00
RECEIPTS
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CURRENT REVENUE:
From Local Taxes:
Summer StoresProperty Taxes—Current YearPoll TaxesNational Bank Stock TaxesState Head Taxes
Total Current Year's Taxes Collected
and RemittedProperty Taxes and Yield Taxes
—
Previous YearsPoll Taxes—Previous Years, Regular @ $2
State Head Taxes @ $5—Previous YearsInterest received on taxesPenalties on State Head TaxesTax sales redeemed
i 320.00129,370.37
672.0010.00
2,045.00
$132,417.37
14,986.71122.00405.00485.1148.00
2,850.17
From State:
For Highways and Bridges:
(d) Gas tax refund(a) For Town Road Aid
Interest and dividend taxRailroad TaxSavings Bank TaxReimbursement a/c State and Federal forest landsNational Forest ReserveFighting Forest FiresBountiesReimbursement a/c Old Age Assistance
446.913,225.908,715.76159.8940.96
1,797.01
1,675.28282.6869.00
417.25
From Local Sources, Except Taxes:
Dog LicensesBusiness licenses, Permits and Filing FeesFines and forfeits, Municipal Court
Income from Departments:
A. Bethlehem Village District:
Oil and GasFire DepartmentTarviaSidewalksElectricitySnow RemovalA/C Leaves
D. Income Swimming Pool
E. Income Country Club
Income from municipal water
Registration of motor vehicles, 1952 Permits
Registration of motor vehicles, 1953 Permits
118.072,631.511,482.85278.00100.00125.00275.50
838.84
4,103.50
133.208.50
203.50
9,953.27
1,508.85
51.38
4,444.25
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Receipts Other than Current Revenue:
Temporary Loans in anticipation of taxes 70,000.00Refunds:From State:Reimbursement Head Tax 189.10
Various Persons—Tarvia 879.50J. L. Faltin—overpaid 2.84John W. Tann & Son—Federal Excise Tax 152.31Various Persons—Calcium Chloride 293.50John Guider, Moderator Fees 10.00
Various Persons—Salt 22.001,549.25
Sale of Town property
Public Service Company—Land 500.00Public Service Company—Labor on Lot 100.00Rose Plant—Lumber 50.00Max Schwartz—Cash Register 75.00Fred Davis—Lumber 400.00Joan Miller—Stove 50.00Harold Garneau—Lumber 9.60
1,184.60
TOTAL RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES $257,181.80
Cash on hand, January 1, 1953 11,537.98
GRAND TOTAL $268,719.78
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PAYMENTS (Cont.)
Indebtedness:
Payments on Temporary Loans $55,000.00Payments on Long Term Notes 2,125.00Payments on Bonded Debt 1,500.00 58,625.00
Payments to Other Governmental Divisions:
State Head Taxes paid to State Treasurer $ 4,509.13State Audit 220.58Taxes Paid to County 9,772.79Payments to Precinct 12,000.00Payments to School District 43,642.84 70,145.34
TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR ALL PURPOSES $238,185.86
Cash on Hand, December 31, 1953 30,533.92
GRAND TOTAL $268,719.78
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Albert Jackie 40.00
Leonard Greco 40.00
Bethlehem Grange, Meals 38.50
Courier Printing Co., Supplies 131.97
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The Little Cafe, range 125.00
Bethlehem Gas & Electric Co. 264.31
Department Store, Coal 569.08
Supplies 142.65
Depot Store 2.75
Flag Center 15.90
Grafton Lumber Co. 158.59
Littleton Hardware Co. 5.79
Northern Hardware Co. 7.45
Peck Co. 6.13
Maplewood Lodge, Clock rent 8.00
New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 167.13
Public Service Co. of N. H. 206.71
Comfort Station Maintenance
:
Harry Carpenter
Earl Sanborn
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Equipment Maintenance & Supplies:
R. C. Hazelton, Plow Parts 372.51
Perkins Garage 5.05
State of N. H. 9.77
The Chemical Corp., Salt 779.80
Vermont Hardware Co. 8.45
Total Expenditures $7,458.38
Balance $ 366.62
32. Highway Department—General Expenses
Credits
Appropriation $7,000.00
Bethlehem Village District, Cleaning
Leaves
34
R. D. Hall 43.15
R. C. Hazelton 215.94
Lafayette Auto .90
Littleton Hardware Co. 46.24
Northern Garage 54.90
Perkins Garage 508.64
John W. Tann & Sons 298.58
Thompson Mfg. Co. 2.80
West End Garage 3.00
C. H. Whittier Co. 32.08
State of N. H. 351.84
$4,901.60
New Equipment:John W. Tann & Sons, Truck 2,243.39
Scott Machinery Co., 124.95
Compressor & Parts
Freight
:
J. J. & R. J. Coney 1.00
J. E. Faltin Co. 5.47
Lewis Express 2.80
Buildings Maintenance:
Bethlehem Gas & Electric Co. 33.16
Department Store 44.48
Depot Store 97.80
Bernard McCullock 43.80
Supplies
:
Bethlehem Gas & Electric Co. 22.03
Courier Printing Co. 19.60
Parker Drug Co. .89
Vermont Hardware Co. 76.07
The Chemical Corp., Salt 535.00
Department Store 67.08
Depot Store 48.60
Fournier's Store 26.00
Littleton Hardware Co. 20.40
Littleton Sand & Gravel .50
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Equipment Rental:
Albert Blaney, Truck 234.00
T. C. Churchill, Tractor 330.50
Perkins Garage, Trucks, Grader
Loader, Shovel 3,017.28
Supplies
:
H. W. Crooker Co., Cold Patch 16.52
New England Metal Culvert Co. 313.48
Mrs. R. Nourse, Sand 184.35
Perkins Garage, Gravel 394.21
Socony-Vacuum Oil, Asphalt 3,432.05
Total Expenditures $13,886.79
Balance $ 197.21
34. Town Road Aid
Credits
Appropriation $ 708.12
Expenditures
State of New Hampshire $ 708.12
No Balance
35. State Aid Construction
Credits
Appropriation $ 5,000.00
No Expenditures
Balance $ 5,000.00
40. Town Water Line
Credits
Appropriation $ 200.00
Water Receipts 1,508.85
$ 1,708.85
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Expenditures
Salaries
:
Earl Sanborn $ 34.50
Leland Sanborn 20.00
Leslie Sanborn 609.40
Philip Sanborn 1,257.60
Director of Internal Revenue 36.10
$1,957.60
Department Store, supplies 8.35
T. LaFlamme, mower repairs 11.70
Highway Dept., Labor, Gas & Oil 39.43
Total Expenditures $2,017.08
Balance $ 232.92
50. General Health
Credits
Appropriation $200.00
Expenditures
Howard Sanborn, Health Officer $100.00
Services
:
H. Belin, M. D. 5.00
C. W. Copenhaver, M. D. 28.00
F. G. Dudley, M. D. 8.00
Perkins Garage, Work at Dump 59.00
Total Expenditures $200.00
No Balance
51. District Nurse
Credits
Appropriation $300.00
Expenditures
Mrs. Arthur B. Knight, Treasurer
Community Nurse Association $300.00
No Balance
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52. Littleton Hospital Association
Credits
Appropriation $1,000.00
Expenditures
Littleton Hospital Association $1,000.00
No Balance
53. Ragweed Control
Credits
Appropriation $150.00
Expenditures
Depot Store $ 8.25
Margaret M. Hildreth, postage 5.40
Highway Dept., Labor & Truck 136.35
Total Expenditures $150.00
No Balance
54. White Pine Blister Rust
Credits
42
Receipts
Faltin's Exp.—Refund
Expenditures
Salaries
:
Jack Barrett $
Charles Blandin
David Greenlaw
George Flanagan
Alfred LaneDonald McLeodElwyn Miller
Lawrence Ostrander
Henry Wilcox
Director of Internal Revenue
4,103.50
2.84
$11,106.34
52.00
98.00
346.30
154.00
286.40
69.00
790.00
1,650.00
517.60
120.70
$ 4,084.00
155.00
200.00Barrett Bros., Land rent
Lawrence Ostrander, Refund
Supplies
:
Courier Printing Co. 67.64
Department Store 1.26
Depot Store 458.90
Golf Tournament 300.00
P. Henderson, Stumpp & Walter 169.68
New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 102.72
N. H. Golfers League, Dues 5.00
Public Service Co. of N. H. 110.73
Freight
:
J. J. & R. J. Coney 4.87
Faltin's Express 13.35
New Equipment:
Sawtelle Bros., Mower & Roller 332.00
Equipment Maintenance
:
Beecher Eqt. Co. 5.96
Downings Garage 5.00
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Littleton High School Band
McLure's Student BandSt. Mary's-in-the-Mts.
Freda M. Spaulding
Frank Steller
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82. Bonds
Credits
Appropriation $ 1,500.00
Expenditures
Littleton National Bank $ 1,000.00
Manufacturers Trust Co.
of N. Y. 500.00
Total Expenditures $ 1,500.00
No Balance
83. Interest
Credits
Appropriation $ 2,100.00
Expenditures
Littleton Savings BankTemporary Loans $ 500.00
Long Term Notes 786.88
Littleton National Bank Bonds 295.00
Total Expenditures $ 1,581.88
Balance $ 518.12
84. Deficit
Credits
Appropriation $ 2,000.00
No Expenditures
Balance $ 2,000.00
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FINANCIAL REPORTof the
BETHLEHEM VILLAGE DISTRICT
for the
Fiscal Year Ended
DECEMBER 31, 1953
MODERATOR
PRECINCT CLERK
TREASURER
COMMISSIONERS
Term Expires 1954
Term Expires 1955
Term Expires 1956
George T. Noyes
Doris B. Stevenson
G. Merrill Gray
J. Elmer Harrington
Malcolm J. Stevenson
Manus H. Perkins, Sr.
AUDITOR Frank Steller
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BETHLEHEM VILLAGE DISTRICT
EXPENDITURES STATEMENTDecember 31, 1953
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
1. Officers' Salaries
2. Officers' Expenses
3. Police Department4. Fire Department5. Garbage6. Sidewalks
7. Streets
8. Street Lighting
9. Water Department10. Sewers
11. Insurance
12. Notes
13. Bonds14. Interest
$ 615.00
165.00
2,800.00
2,338.82
315.00
2,611.96
100.00
6,113.72
461.63
311.31
3,000.00
2,500.00
1,220.62
$22,553.06
NON-APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Littleton Savings BankTemporary Note 6,000.00
Special Account— Sidewalks and Water 10,000.00
TOTAL OF ALL EXPENDITURES $38,553.06
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BETHLEHEM VILLAGE DISTRICT
RECEIPTS STATEMENTDecember 31, 1953
CURRENT REVENUEWater DepartmentWater Receipts $9,750.94
Labor, Water Line 147.00
Farm Bureau Mutual Ins.,
Hydrant 136.00
Sale of Material 18.98
Town of Bethlehem
:
Hydrants and Labor 756.00
Balance of 1952 Appropriation 2,000.00
1953 Appropriation 10,000.00
TOTAL CURRENT REVENUE $22,808.92OTHER THAN CURRENT REVENUELittleton Savings Bank, Loan 10,000.00Temporary Loan 6,000.00
TOTAL OF ALL RECEIPTS $38,808.92Cash on Hand, January 1, 1953 1,929.99
$40,738.91TOTAL EXPENDITURES 38,553.06
Cash Balance, December 31, 1953 $ 2,185.85
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BETHLEHEM VILLAGE DISTRICT
Appropriations and Expenditures
1953
1. OFFICERS' SALARIES
Appropriation $ 615.00
Expenditures
:
Commissioners
:
J. Elmer Harrington $ 150.00
Malcolm J. Stevenson 150.00
Manus H. Perkins, Sr. 150.00
G. Merrill Gray, Treasurer 150.00
George T. Noyes, Moderator 5.00
Doris B. Stevenson, Clerk 10.00
$ 615.00Total Expenditures
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3. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Appropriation $ 1,825.00
No Expenditures
Due Town of Bethlehem $ 1,825.00
4. FIRE DEPARTMENT
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9. WATER DEPARTMENT
Appropriation $ 7,000.00
Water Receipts 9,750.94
Labor—Water Line:
Arlene Goldstein 8.00
Louis J. Moser 32.00
St. Mary's-in-the-Mts. 107.00
Farm Bureau Mutual Ins. Co.—Hydrant 136.00
Sale of Material 18.98
Town of Bethlehem 756.00
$17,808.92
Expenditures
Salaries & Labor:
Frank Sheedy $ 2,660.00
Porter Cole 652.00
Ray Holmes 142.00
Sherman Holmes 82.00
Doris B. Stevenson, Collector 200.00
$ 3,736.00
Perkins Garage, Compressor,
shovel, backhoe 175.48
Equipment Maintenance:
Bailey's Garage 11.47
Bethlehem Gas & Electric 15.95
E. E. Bigelow 12.10
Northern Garage 3.25
Perkins Garage 234.07
Edward Ott 5.00
Town of Bethlehem, Gas & Oil 150.73
Wallace & Tiernan Co. 37.03
Supplies
:
Bethlehem Gas & Electric Co. 7.01
Bethlehem Press 18.00
Brown Company 93.75
A. G. Cyr 5.75
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11. INSURANCE
Appropriation $ 325.00
Expenditures
American Fidelity Co. $ 311.31
Balance $ 13.69
12. NOTES
Appropriation $ 3,000.00
Expenditures
Littleton Savings Bank $ 3,000.00
No Balance
13. BONDS
Appropriation $ 2,500.00
Expenditures
First National Bank of Boston $ 2,500.00
No Balance
14. INTEREST
Appropriation $ 1,250.00
Expenditures
First National Bank of Boston $365.62
Littleton Savings Bank 855.00
Total Expenditures $ 1,220.62
Balance $ 29.38
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BETHLEHEM VILLAGE DISTRICT
LONG TERM DEBT STATEMENTDecember 31, 1953
Bonds Outstanding
December 31, 1952 $12,500.00
Payment on Bonds 2,500.00
$10,000.00
Serial Notes
Littleton Savings Bank
:
Permanent Maintenance $29,000.00
Chlorination 4,000.00
33,000.00
Long Term Debt $43,000.00
Cash on Hand, December 31, 1953 2,185.85
Net Debt, 1953 $40,814.15
Net Debt, 1953 $40,814.15
Net Debt, 1952 36,570.01
Increase in Net Debt, 1953 $ 4,244.14
Due Town of Bethlehem $ 1,825.00
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Thompson Mfg. Co. 11.75
Supplies
:
Bethlehem Gas & Electric Co. 36.64
Depot Store 312.57
Freight 29.83
W. T. Johns 2.25
Littleton Hardware Co. 9.85
Charles Millar & Son 79.89
H. Prescott & Sons 13.70
Utilities Supply Corp. 40.35
$ 4,624.80
Total Expenditures $10,000.00
No Balance
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BETHLEHEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
Report of School District Officers for the School Year
July 1, 1952 to June 30, 1953 ; Budget and Estimated
Receipts for the School Year 1953-1954 ; Recommenda-
tions for the School Year 1954-1955.
District Officers
SCHOOL BOARDCharles H. Brown, Chairman Term expires
Richard J. Coney Term expires
J. Elmer Harrington Term expires
Mrs. Mabel F. Harrigan Term expires
Henry J. Cere Term expires
Doris B. Stevenson Term expires
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLSAND CLERK OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
Leslie S. Cummings
MODERATORGeorge T. Noyes
1955
1955
1954
1954
1956
1956
CLERKMrs. Harry Smart
AUDITORFrank Steller
SCHOOL NURSEHazel H. Bryant
TREASURERWilliam J. Reardon
ATTENDANCE OFFICERHoward Sanborn
SCHOOL PHYSICIANSBarbara Beattie
Frank G. Dudley
SUPERVISORY UNION CLERKMarion C. Howland
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
To the Citizens of Bethlehem
:
The school board herewith submits its annual report.
This report includes the treasurer's report for the fiscal
year July 1, 1952 to June 30, 1953 with a statement of
expenditures, budgets and estimated receipts for the
present school year and for the next school year, writ-
ten reports by the superintendent of schools and by
the principal of the high school.
The appropriation for the year 1954-1955 is only
$164.00 higher than the previous school year. However,
the assessment to be raised by taxation will be higher
due to a lower figure for anticipated revenue. The dis-
trict showed a balance of $3,913.61 on June 30, 1953
and this was used to reduce the amount necessary to be
raised by taxation by the town.
We recommend that the school district appropriate
the sum of $46,080.00 for the support of schools for the
year beginning July 1, 1954.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles H. Brown, Chairman
J. Elmer Harrington
Henry J. Cere
Mabel F. Harrigan
Doris B. Stevenson
Richard J. Coney
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Treasurer's Report
The regular audited report of the fiscal year as re-
quired by law, July 1, 1952 to June 30, 1953.
RECEIPTS
Federal Aid:
National Forest Reserve $ 685.84
Local Taxation:
Current Appropriation 43,957.00
Other Sources:
Other 8.71
Total receipts from all sources $44,651.55
Cash on hand at beginning of year,
July 1, 1952 896.88
$45,548.43
PAYMENTSAdministration
:
1. Salaries of District Officers $ 207.00
2. Superintendent's Salary (Local Share) 956.25
3. Tax for State Wide Supervision 320.00
4. Salaries of Other Administrative
Personnel 557.00
5. Supplies and Expenses 380.30
Instruction
:
6. Teachers' Salaries 17,017.84
6a. Principal's Salary 3,400.00
7. Books and Other Instructional Aids 338.61
8. Scholars' Supplies 520.28
10. Supplies and Other Expenses 192.45
Operation of School Plant
:
11. Salary of Janitor 2,400.00
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12. Fuel or Heat 1,563.32
13. Water, Light, Supplies and Expenses 1,111.52
Maintenance of School Plant
:
14. Repairs and Replacements 892.23
Auxiliary Activities:
15. Health Supervision
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Balance Sheet
June 30, 1953
ASSETS
Cash on hand $3,913.61
Total assets $3,913.61
LIABILITIES
Total Liabilities None
Surplus (Excess of Assets Over Liabilities) $3,913.61
Auditor's Certificate
This is to certify that I have examined the books,
vouchers, bank statements and other financial records
of the treasurer of the school district of Bethlehem, of
which the above is a true summary for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1953 and find them correct in all
respects.
Frank Steller, Auditor
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20. Insurance 875.00 788.00
Capital Outlay:
23. Equipment 750.00 750.00
$45,916.00 $46,080.00
Estimated Receipts
Forest Reserve . $ 450.00 $ 450.00
Penny Milk 100.00 100.00
Miscellaneous 50.00 50.00
Balance (June 30) 3,913.61 800.00
4,513.61 1,400.00
Assessment 41,402.39 44,680.00
$45,916.00 $46,080.00
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Superintendent's Report
To the School Board and Citizens of Bethlehem:
It is with pleasure that I submit to you my annual
report relative to your schools.
There have been several changes in the teaching
staff since my last report. Mr. Walter Tibbetts, teacher
of social studies, was elected principal. Mrs. Doris
Mosher, a graduate of Plymouth Teachers College, with
two years' experience in Whitefield High School, was
elected to teach commercial subjects. Miss Frances AnnJohnson, a graduate of Plymouth Teachers College,
with a number of years' experience in Enfield, Littleton
and North Woodstock, was elected to teach Grades 5
and 6. Mrs. Marion Payette of Franconia was elected
to teach Grades 1 and 2. Mrs. Payette is a graduate of
Plymouth Teachers College and taught Grades 1-4 in
Center Harbor for the past two years.
The enrollment for the year 1952-1953 was 139 which
was a decrease of 6 under the previous year. The total
enrollment to date for the year 1953-1954 is 151. Of
this number there are 40 registered in the high school
and 111 in the elementary grades.
This past summer the fifth and sixth grade room and
the main room in the high school were redecorated.
Inside window sash in all rooms except the auditorium
were stained. Minor repairs and general summer clean-
ing was carried on by the janitor. The building con-
tinues to be in very good condition.
The report of the school nurse shows that 125 pupils
were examined and the following defects found and
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reported to parents: Vision 13, posture 2, teeth 41,
tonsils 1 and asthma 1. Of the above the following re-
ceived treatment: Vision 10, posture 2, teeth 41, tonsils
1 and asthma 1. The school doctors examined 48 pupils,
administered 11 toxoid immunizations, 38 tuberculosis
tests and 28 laboratory tests. Of those examined by the
doctors the following defects were found: Tonsils and
adenoids 1, infected glands 1, heart condition 1 and
orthopedic 4. All except 1 orthopedic case were seen
and treated by the family physician.
Monthly dental clinics were held at which 15 pupils
received treatment. Three orthopedic clinics were held,
two tuberculosis clinics and monthly vision clinics.
The penny milk program is being continued as in the
past. A hot dish is served daily during the cold months
of the year.
Several teachers are participating in the extension
course in Youth Guidance with John Radasch of the
State Department of Education as instructor. This class
meets for two and one-half hours each week for a
period of twelve weeks.
The University of New Hampshire testing service is
still utilized each year. Our own testing program pro-
vides for the administering of mental maturity tests to
the odd numbered grades each year, and the administer-
ing of achievement tests in the basic skills to all pupils
in the spring.
The statistical report, list of teachers and calendar
for next year are found on other pages of this report.
The budget for this next year is practically the same
as the one for this year. However, I do not anticipate
that the balance on hand June 30, 1954 will reach the
figure of this past year.
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In closing I wish to express my sincere appreciation
to the citizens of Bethlehem, the school board, teaching
staff and other district officers for their continued co-
operation.
Respectfully submitted,
Leslie S. Cummings
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Principal's Report
It is with pleasure that I submit to you my first
report as Principal of the Bethlehem School.
The total enrollment for this year, in the high school,
is 40. Of this number 14 are in the commercial cur-
riculum, 32 in the science field, and 13 are taking math.
The University of New Hampshire testing program
will be used again this year. The results of these tests
can be used to the best advantages by the under-
graduate class in planning their courses and as aids
toward future vocational aims.
The extra-curricula activities included in the pro-
gram are: basketball, baseball, softball, music, dra-
matics, and socials sponsored by the individual classes.
The ski program, started last winter, is being continued
this year. Much interest is being shown and a number
of girls hope to participate and receive the expert
instruction available.
In closing, I wish to express my sincere appreciation
to the school board, the superintendent of schools, the
members of the faculty, the pupils, and the citizens
of Bethlehem for their kind consideration and coopera-
tion during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter Tibbetts
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Bethlehem School Calendar
1954-1955
School opens — Monday, September 13
*NHSTA Meeting — Thursday and Friday, October
14, 15
*Armistice Day — Thursday, November 11
^Thanksgiving Recess — Thursday and Friday,
November 25, 26
School closes — Christmas Recess — Thursday,
December 23
School reopens — Monday, January 3
School closes — Friday, February 18
School reopens — Monday, February 28
School closes — Friday, April 22
School reopens — Monday, May 2
^Memorial Day — Monday, May 30
School closes for year — Friday, June 17
*School closed
School session ends at 1:00 P. M., Wednesday,
November 24, and Thursday, December 23.
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