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Frederick H. Gould
Term expires 1946
Robert Lloyd Dillon
Term expires 1947
Paul Raftery
Term expires 1945
Emilio Pighetti
Term expires 1945
Walter Burns
Term expires 1946
Martin Ahearn
Term expires 1947
ORGANIZATION
Frederick H. Gould
Chairman
Robert Lloyd Dillon
Secretary
Robert E. McGinnis
Librarian
May A. Comba
Temporary Librarian
Harriet J. Carter
Assistant (Resigned)
Harriet A. Hunter
Assistant
Cecelia M. Wallace
Assistant
Alice C. Morgan
Assistant
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
To the Trustees of the Milford Town Library Gentlemen:
I submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1944.
CIRCULATION
The Library was open 285 days, during which time 34,181 books were loaned. This figure shows a loss of 3,161 in circulation.
The highest daily circulation was 285 and the low- est was 26. The average daily circulation was 119.9.
There were 620 notices sent to delinquents. This ap- plies to first notices.
The total registration as of December 31, 1944 was 4660.
Approximately fifty magazines, two hundred pam- phlets, and posters are donated yearly to the Library. Many of the pamphlets and posters are sent by the United States Government, concerning War, Post-War Prob- lems, and Defense Information.
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BOOKS
The Library contains, per catalogue, 28,143. The number of books added to the Library during the year was 156.
There were 120 books rebound and again placed in circulation.
Because of the paper shortage and the need for con- servation of same, the names of the donors of all books to the Library is being omitted, but a record is main- tained at the Library.
May the Trustees and Staff again express their ap- preciation and thanks for all donations and favors re- ceived, especially the Press-The Milford Daily News, Worcester Telegram and Worcester Evening Gazette- which at all times have been most co-operative.
NOTES
Miss Harriet Carter, who has for many years served as an Assistant, resigned, effective November 1, 1944, to accept a position as Manager of a book department in a large retail store.
The Trustees join with the Librarian and her assistants in wishing Miss Carter all success, and extending their thanks to her for her efficient and pleasant co-operation.
To succeed Miss Carter, the Trustees appointed Mrs. Alice C. Morgan, and the Librarian and Staff welcome Mrs. Morgan and trust she will enjoy her association with the Milford Town Library.
The Librarian at this time extends her thanks to her assistants, Mrs. Harriet Hunter and Miss Cecelia Wallace for their efficiency and co-operation.
Our Branch Library in the Stacy School continues to meet the demands of the students of the school. Miss Harriet Carter, who was in charge, has been succeeded by Miss Cecelia Wallace. Both Miss Carter and Miss Wallace have shown much interest in this work and have had great success. There were 3,902 books circulated dur- ing the school year.
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National Book Week and Children's Book Week were observed in the Main Library and the Branch.
Posters, pamphlets and literature pertaining to War and Defense are exhibited and may be obtained at the Library. We are happy to serve the public in all War, Post War and Defense Information.
CIRCULATION TABLE
A B C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K Totals
Jan.
1
35
1
7
48
511
184
1
8
317
0 1113
Feb.
5
67
0
24
58
1470
505
1
20
905
0 3055
March
8
76
0
35
95
1471
561
4
16
1059
0
3325
April
4
81
0
24
135
1390
495
3
29
691
0
2852
May
11
65
1
19
65
1409
485
1 22
685
0
2763
June
5
63
1
8
51
1357
429
5
19
578
0
2516
July
1
.53
0
11
48
1526
443
4
16
550
0
2652
August
7
54
0
18
33
1541
394
4
13
524
8
2596
Sept.
5
67
0
29
48
1427
430
9
21
669
11
2716
Oct.
3
80
0
40
58
1569
528
2
40
1303
35
3658
Nov.
5
96
0
43
38
1496
491
1
39
1348
16
3573
Dec.
18
74
0
26
51
1472
500
1
40
1153
27
3362
Totals
73
811
3
284
728
16639
5445
36
283
9782
97
34181
PERIODICAL AND REFERENCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
The Library subscribed to the following magazines, a record of which is given:
There were 4,631 persons served by this Department during 1944 and 4,044 magazines circulated. They were as follows :-
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America
103
Life 297
American
107
Look
113
American Girl
93
Mademoiselle
124
American Home
99
McCall's
103
Antiques
18
Atlantic
69
Messenger Sacred Heart 80
Better Homes and Gardens
115
Newsweek
41
Boys' Life
9
Open Road
2
Catholic Digest
86
Parents
30
Catholic World
153
Popular Mechanics
88
Child Life
31
Popular Photography
19
Cosmopolitan
106
Popular Science
84
Current History
18
Radio News
17
Etude
7
Reader's Digest
244
Flying
132
Saturday Evening Post
112
Fortune
195
Time
131
Grade Teacher
65
Travel
8
Harpers
111
Vital Speeches
75
Hobbies
32
Vogue
218
Hygeia
55
Wee Wisdom
102
Instructor
42
Woman's Home
Ladies Home Journal
111
Companion
87
The Librarian and Staff feel that through the co- operation of the Selectman, Mr. Patrick Carroll, Chair- man, Mr. John Henderson, Mr. Adam Diorio and the Trustees, that much improvement has been made in the general appearance of the Library. A new floor was laid in the Main Library and the Reading Room, Charge Desk and the tables refinished, a Children's Nook arranged and the Research Room entirely renovated. These renova- tions have been paid partly by the Town and partly by the General Expense fund allotted to the Library.
The Staff find their surroundings much more pleasant to work in and invite the general public to view, at all times, these improvements.
Good Housekeeping
182
National Geographic
130
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RESUME OF STATISTICS-1944
Number of days open
285
Circulation for 1943
37,341
Circulation for 1944
34,181
Loss in 1944
3,161
Highest daily circulation
285
Lowest daily circulation
26
Average circulation
119.9
Average circulation per capita
2.27
Average income per capita
.41
Notices sent to delinquents
620
New patrons registered
340
Total registration
4660
Patrons of Periodical and Reference Dept. 1944
4631
Patrons of Periodical and Reference Dept. 1943
5089
Loss
458
Collection Fines paid Town Treasurer
$212.92
Number of books per catalogue 1943
27,987
Books added during the year
156
Number of books per catalogue 1944
28,143
Respectfully submitted,
MAY A. COMBA, Librarian.
MILFORD TOWN LIBRARY 1944 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Salary Account-Appropriation
$4,805.94
Expenditures:
May A. Comba
$1,544.13
Harriet J. Carter
904.81
Harriet Hunter
1,022.67
Cecelia Wallace
1,085.07
Alice Morgan
156.00
B. Peterson
6.00
Unexpended Balance
86.66
$4,805.94
General Expenses-Appropriation
$1,317.33
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Expenditures:
Milford Electric Light & Power Co. $163.52 New Eng. Telephone & Telegraph Co. 54.43
Books and Magazines
Cahill's News Agency
262.71
Tilden's Lending Library
22.00
H. W. Wilson
14.90
Americania Corporation
7.50
O. H. Toothaker
13.22
Junior Literary Guild
55.50
Supplies
Werber & Rose
54.12
Milford Sign Co.
15.00
E. J. Dillon
63.64
Liberty Typewriter Co.
2.50
Edw. Porter
23.20
Repairs
H. M. Curtiss Coal & Lumber Co. 30.55
T. E. Morse Co. 52.00
Edw. Porter
73.60
F. A. Gould
3.69
A. Pantano
118.00
E. J. Dillon
33.50
Wm. L. Power
17.85
Robert Costa Co.
120.00
Binding
H. W. Wesby Co.
67.92
Milford Daily News
2.00
Clark Printing Co.
21.00
J. A. Rice Co.
2.90
Curran Express Co.
12.01
Petty Cash Account
10.00
Unexpended Balance
.07
$1,317.33 R. LLOYD DILLON, Secretary.
ANNUAL REPORT Milford School Department
MILFORD, MASS.
SCHOOL YEAR 1943-1944
FISCAL YEAR 1944
Approved, February 7, 1945, as the report of the School Committee.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
1944
January 3
Schools reopen
February 21-25
Grade Schools closed
February 21-22
High School closed
February 23
High School reopens
February 28
Grade Schools reopen
April 7
Good Friday-holiday
April 17-21
April 24
Vacation for all schools All schools reopen
May 30
Memorial Day-holiday
June 9
Grade Schools close for Summer
June 14
High School Graduation
June 16
High School closes for Summer
1944-1945
September 6
Schools reopen
October 12
Columbus Day-holiday
November 3
Teachers' Convention- Grade schools closed
November 23-24
Thanksgiving vacation
December 18- January 2
Christmas vacation
1945
January 2
School reopen
February 19-23
Grade Schools closed
February 22-23
High School closed
March 30
Good Friday-holiday
April 16-20 May 30
All schools closed Memorial Day-holiday
June 8
Grade schools close for Summer
June 13
High School Graduation
June 15 High School closes for Summer
SCHOOL COMMITTEE PERSONNEL AND ORGANIZATION Address
Name
Business
Home
Tel.
Term expires
Joseph V. Carey, Chairman
State House, Boston
15 So. High St.
1947
Walter E. Corbett
Corbett Pipe Co.
3 W. Walnut St.
320 1947
Thomas F. Davoren
Davoren's Pharmacy
46 Jefferson St.
(2110-W 1946
(2110-R
Joseph DiBattista
Draper Corp.
51 No. Bow St.
531
1946
( 300
Michael P. Visconti, Esq.
Military Service
9 Geona Ave. 1945
348
Marco Balzarini, Jr .*
Gloria Chain Store
234 Central St.
(1117-W
1945
(1634
Fred T. Cahill, Jr. Mrs. Mary E. Murray* * Military Substitute.
Military Service
Gibbon Ave.
1945
19 Grant St. 1607
1945
SUB-COMMITTEES
Teachers and Salaries Rules and Regulations Finance Books and Supplies Care of Buildings
Mrs. Murray, Mr. Davoren, Mr. DiBattista Mr. Davoren, Mr. Balzarini
Mr. Corbett, Mrs. Murray
Mr. Balzarini, Mr. Corbett, Mrs. Murray
Mr. DiBattista, Mr. Corbett, Mr. Davoren
( 733-W (Cap. 4320
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MEMBERS SERVING IN ARMED FORCES
Elmer C. Nelson, Committee Sept. 1942
William P. DiVitto, Esq., Committee
Oct. 1942
Daniel F. Carney, Esq., Committee
Dec. 1942
Michael P. Visconti, Esq., Committee
June 1943
Fred T. Cahill, Jr., Committee
Dec. 1943
David I. Davoren Jan. 1941
Benjamin F. Consoletti
Aug. 1941
J. Gerard Sweeney
March 1942
Charles J. Brucato
April 1942
J. Francis Cahill
Dec. 1943
Harry Anderson, Janitor
Oct. 1942
SUPERINTENDENT AND SECRETARY OF THE COMMITTEE
Frank C. Berry
The superintendent is a member of each sub-com- mittee, ex-officio.
Superintendent's office and Committee Room, High School, Rooms A10 and 11. Telephone 505.
Residence, 84 High Street. Telephone 2140.
Office hours-Daily 8:30-5:00. Saturday 9:00-12:00.
CLERK
Miss Margaret C. Dillon. Residence, 15 Highland Street. Telephones: Office, 505, Residence, 537-W.
CLERK OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
Miss Theresa M. DelCastello. Residence, 94 Spruce Street. Telephones: High School, 18, Residence, 1584.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the committee are held on the first Wednesday of each month in the committee room.
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SCHOOL PHYSICIANS
John V. Gallagher, M.D., Office, 224 Main Street, Telephone 127-W. Residence, 9 State Street. Telephone 127-Y.
Joseph E. Lenares, M.D., Office, Residence, 48 Con- gress Street. Telephone 53.
SCHOOL NURSES
Mrs. Mary E. Naughton, R.N. Office, Room A13, High School. Telephone 992-M. Residence, 55 Jefferson Street, Telephone 2087-W.
Mrs. Helen Breault. Office, Room A13, High School, Telephone 992-M. Residence, 16 Elm Street. Telephone 489-M.
DENTAL CLINIC
(Operated by the Board of Health) Office, 129 Main Street. William J. Clancey, D.M.D., Clinician, Residence, 124 W. Spruce. Telephone 566-R.
ATTENDANCE OFFICERS
Arthur E. Vesperi. Office, High School Room A11. Telephone 505. Residence, 290 Main Street. Telephone 1157-M.
Frank C. Berry. Office, High School, Rooms A10 and 11. Telephone 505. Residence, 84 High Street. Tele- phone 2140.
TUITION RATES
High School, $3.52 per week; Grades, $2.54 per week, payable four weeks in advance.
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SCHOOL SESSIONS
High School-
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Junior High School-
8:45 to 11:45 a.m. and 1:20 to 3:30 p.m.
Central Elementary Schools-
8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pre-Primary Classes --
8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (Morning sessions only.)
Atypical Classes-
8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Continuation School-
1:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday.
No School Signal-
For children below High School fire alarm will be sounded at 7:45 for morning session, and at 12:10 for afternoon session.
Fire alarm-Three, repeated four times. 3-3-3-3.
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Report of the School Committee
The following budget for 1945 is asked for by the School Committee:
School Department Budget for 1945
Item I Salaries and Wages
$180,422.10
Item II General
35,000.00
Books and Supplies $3,500.00
Fuel
9,000.00
Repairs
5,500.00
Transportation
9,000.00
Tuition-
Worcester Trade School
2,500.00
Incidentals 5,000.00
Machine Trade School
500.00
JOSEPH V. CAREY,
Chairman, for the Committee.
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Summary of Statistics
Number of School Buildings
12
Number of Teachers
83
High School
27
Grades 49
Supervisors
4
Continuation School
1
Atypical class
1
Trade School
1
Membership and Attendance
As of June 20, 1944
Pupils enrolled
Grades
High
Total
Boys
684
249
933
Girls
626
345
971
1310
594
1904
Non-resident pupils
23
3
26
Aggregate Attendance
191,689
93,438
285,127
Average Daily Attendance
1,135
519
1,654
Number of sessions
168
180
Average Membership
1,207
558
1,765
Net Average Membership
1,184
555
1,739
NET COSTS FOR 1944
Gross Costs for 1944 $208,516.42
Receipts (other than School Appropriation)
Public School Fund $16,109.50
Federal Funds:
George-Deen Funds 1,950.00
Smith-Hughes Funds 84.27
$18,143.77
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Tuition:
Commonwealth of Mass. $1,776.51
City of Boston 77.71
Miscellaneous-
High School Tuition 223.60
Miscellaneous
62.28
Reimbursements:
Trade Schools 3,174.05
5,313.61
23,457.38
Net Cost for 1944 $185,059.04
Distribution of Federal Funds:
George-Deen Fund $1,950.00
Expended for salary of Shop Instructor at Boys' Machine Trade School 1,365.00
Balance on hand $585.00
Smith-Hughes Fund $84.27
Expended for salary of Shop Instructor at Boys' Machine Trade School $39.63
Expended for salary of Con- tinuation School
Instruc-
tor 44.64
84.27
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Secretary's Report
Books and Supplies:
Allyn and Bacon
$85.94
American Book Co.
96.76
American Education Press
60.00
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
3.00
Cahill's News Agency
152.36
Central Scientific Co.
35.45
College Entrance Book Co.
15.00
Crowell, Thomas Y. Co.
2.46
Davoren's Pharmacy
12.29
Decker, Percy
1.00
Dowling School Supply Co.
262.79
Dura Binding Co.
52.35
Fox, Sam Publishing Co.
49.21
Frost and Bilek, Inc.
96.48
Fuller and Wilson Express Co.
.75
Gardella's Pharmacy
21.00
Ginn and Co.
209.06
Gledhill Brothers, Inc.
1,155.48
Gregg Publishing Co.
70.04
Hammett, J. L. Co.
229.52
Harcourt, Brace Book Co.
242.84
Heath, D. C. Co.
331.17
Hotchkiss Sales Corp.
2.03
Kennesaw Publishing Co.
12.95
Lyons and Carnahan, Inc.
12.60
Macmillan Co.
131.87
Merriam, G. and C. Co.
20.52
Mineral Tablet Ink Co.
6.00
Mittag and Volger, Inc.
90.50
Monroe Calculating Machine Co.
1.00
Neilan's Pharmacy
2.32
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356
Noble and Noble
40.79
Palmer, A. N. Co.
3.74
Park Pharmacy
6.00
Plains Pharmacy
4.79
Prentice-Hall Co.
15.19
Rand, McNally Co.
25.44
Remington-Rand Co.
50.00
Rice, J. Allen Co.
7.40
Row, Peterson & Co.
349.44
Scribner's, Charles Sons Co.
83.14
Shea Brothers
86.02
Sherman's Laundry
5.40
Silver, Burdett Co.
4.50
Singer, L. W. Co.
239.92
South Western Publishing Co.
33.95
Sweet, A. H. Co.
18.50
Underwood-Elliott-Fisher Co.
.75
Wilcox, R. Co.
16.90
Wolkins, H. S. Co.
21.49
World Book Co.
12.07
$4,490.17
Fuel:
Clark and Shaughnessy
$863.22
Curtiss, H. M. Coal Co.
3,562.42
Moore, Walter G.
24.00
Spindel, R.
8.00
Vitalini, B.
4,015.24
$8,472.88
Repairs:
Aubuchon, W. E. Co.
$6.04
Bradbury-Locke Co.
7.47
Casey, Wm. H. Co.
22.53
Clarridge, A. P.
399.93
Costa, Robert A. Co.
121.53
1
357
Cueroni, Andrea
213.38
Curtiss, H. M. Co.
106.64
Davoren's Express
1.00
Dewing, Carroll
15.00
DiCondio and Ghelli
28.00
Dillon, Edward J.
235.74
Eastern Paint and Plumbing Co.
16.30
Frieswick, Oliver
49.59
Gould, Frederick A.
145.15
Hall, Ernest B.
193.79
Huff Machine Works
11.60
Jaques, L. N. & Sons
34.99
Johnson, Perley S.
68.60
Johnson Service Co.
30.54
Mahoney Chair Co.
7.50
McKinley, A. W.
440.00
Milford Daily News
16.50
Milford Locksmith
2.75
Morse, T. E. Co.
1,379.54
Newton, Leo A.
30.00
Niro and Niro Co.
132.92
Power, Bill
743.75
Rae, Garden
60.00
Roberti, Fred A.
45.85
Standard Electric Time Co.
58.95
Tosti, Umberto
304.60
Varney Bros. Trucking Co.
- 1
4.64
Warren Telechron Co.
15.85
Werber and Rose Co.
2.90
Williams, W. J.
411.05
Winkler Stoker Sales Co.
79.99
Zocchi, Leon Co.
341.10
$5,785.71
Transportation:
Begian's Taxi Service
$34.40
Berry, F. C.
97.56
358
Dan's Taxi
66.00
French, Lucile G.
8.56
Hall, Corrine E.
4.32
Johnson Bus Lines, Inc.
3,500.00
Milford Daily News
24.00
Naughton, Mary E.
38.82
North Milford Transportation Co.
1.000.00
O'Brien and Rizoli
3,981.40
$8,755.06
Incidentals:
Berry, Frank Co. (Petty Cash)
$79.00
Beuttel, R. M. Co.
10.00
Cahill's News Agency
.21
Casey, Wm. H. Co.
40.75
Clarke Printing Co.
207.65
Cooney, Charles E.
.75
Davoren's Express
10.00
Dolge, C. B. Co.
35.28
Ellis, M. F. Co.
2.50
Esty, C. E. Paper Co.
441.21
Farnum, J. B. Co.
78.75
Hammett, J. L. Co.
.72
Holcomb, J. I. Co.
11.00
Home Laundry
5.48
Huff Machine Works
5.00
Jaques, L. N. & Sons
13.15
Johnson Office Supply Co.
35.43
Liberty Typewriter Co.
281.25
Louis' Battery Station
14.40
Mclellan's Stores
1.20
Mass. Reformatory, Concord
16.43
Milford Daily News
40.00
Milford Electric Light and Power Company
1.779.93
Milford Gas Light Co.
39.26
Milford Grain Co. 2.25
359
Milford Hardware Co.
.78
Milford Locksmith
12.75
Milford Water Co.
731.04
N. E. Telephone and Telegraph Co.
479.55
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R.
1.11
Perkins, M. N. Co.
124.82
Pioneer Mfg. Co.
27.64
Railway Express
.72
Reformatory for Women
27.70
Ritz Trucking Co.
18.00
Shaughnessy, Harold
18.00
Shaughnessy, Williard J.
28.50
Shea Brothers
3.74
Sherman's Laundry
2.31
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.
84.80
Spindel, Robert
11.00
State Prison Colony, Norfolk
35.62
Stetson, M. D. Co. .
131.85
Town Hall Service Station
16.80
Underwood-Elliott-Fisher Co.
15.60
U. S. Sanitary Specialties Co.
160.03
Waterman, Charles A. Co.
74.24
Wolkins, H. S. Co.
6.36
Worcester County Treasurer
13.42
Y. & E. Sales Co.
20.49
Zocchi, Leon & Co.
100.56
$5,299.03
BALANCE SHEET - 1944
Item I-Available for Salaries and Wages :-
Appropriated
$179,896.60
George-Deen Funds
1,950.00
Smith-Hughes Funds
84.27
Total Available
$181,930.87
Teachers' Salaries $149,348.89
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Supervision (Superintendent, Clerk and Attendance Officer)
7,272.54
Care (Janitors)
13,367.15
Health (School Physicians,
School Nurses) 4,400.00
Machine Trade School
3,593.78
Total expended 177,982.36
Balance
$3,948.51
Item II-General-Available :-
Regular Appropriation
$37,500.00
Credits - Reimbursements from
War Training Funds of the Trade School
55.71
Carried over from 1943 for un-
completed contracts
735.00
Total available
$38,290.71
Books and Supplies
$4,490.17
Fuel
8,472.88
Repairs
6,520.71
Transportation
8,755.06
Tuition-Worcester Trade School
2,099.84
Incidentals
5,299.03
Boys' Machine Trade School
888.95
Total expended 36,526.54
Balance $1,764.07
Carried over to 1945 to pay for order of books not completely received, as follows:
L. W. Singer Co.
$420.00
Estimated express charges
35.00
455.00
Net balance $1,309.07
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Report of the Superintendent of Schools
This is my fourth and the sixty-sixth in the series of annual reports submitted.
The War in Europe, which seemed so far away in 1939, has crept into our very homes and schools. It en- tered these when our boys and girls began to be called for active duty in the War areas. Now when the casualty lists appear, we find, with sinking hearts the names of these same young boys. Is it any wonder that the year 1944 will go down in history as one in which more things happened than in all the other years combined?
During this year the schools took active parts in many War activities. Much can be said in praise of the co- operation and sincere efforts of our teachers and children. The schools have shown that they truly are another line of defense. In the classroom, the teachers have taken advantage of every opportunity to instill a love of country and democracy in the hearts of the students. Already too many of our young boys who a few years ago were chil- dren in our minds, have shown themselves heroes and fighters on the battlefields.
Increased War demands bring a problem which re- quires careful consideration and sympathy. During the year we became aware that many youngsters were com- ing to school after poorly prepared meals and returning to homes which were empty due to the mother taking over a War job. This condition places a demand on the teachers which can not be ignored. These children must have special care and attention.
The Peace, after the War, will be successful only if we accept these problems as they come and turn our minds to the task of preparing now to accept a Peace of Victory.
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UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING
The Congress of our country is deliberating on mili- tary training for the Youth after the War. Many dif- ferent plans have been proposed, but the one which re- ceives more consideration than all the others is the one which proposes one full year of Military training.
It is my opinion that some kind of training is needed, but whether a whole year, at one time, is needed seems to be questionable. There are innumerable things in- volved. For example, a boy, after graduating from high school faces two alternatives. He may go to work or he may decide to continue his education. If he goes to work his plans for the future are very definitely deter- mined. If he continues his education his plans for the fu- ture, for the vast majority, are very indefinite. He will change again and again before he is able to decide on any definite objective for the future. Some boys who plan to go to college are not fitted mentally for this ad- venture. College training is a long hard grind and unless there is an immediate continuation, that is, if a year of military training after High School is started, such a change might disrupt all of his plans for future education. I wonder if we could not substitute another plan for this ยท taking out of one full year. Might we not find at the end of this year that the boys are imbued with the same men- tal attitude as the boys in Europe under the Dictators? We must not make our boys war minded. Could not some plan be developed which would bring about a knowledge which would advance the love of Peace to the point where, if defense of our country became necessary, it would follow naturally.
Could it not be presented with the following basic reasoning. In syllogistic form we might present it as follows:
The American People love Peace and wish to preserve it. But to preserve Peace they must be able to defend Peace. If these premises are true, and they seem to be, then the question resolves itself into what can be done to bring about this condition.
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To understand the American way of life is essential. We must teach our children to understand what makes the American way the one way of life. We must start early and continue to the time when Peaceful living is so well established that no other would be accepted. The children should be taught and shown, by example, that there can be no digression from the right. Rights of others must be respected. A properly executed Jaw must be carried out and no one has the right to enjoy its good unless he also assumes the obligations thereby at- tached. How could this be done? How is it done in the home? The community is a group of families and the progression continues until we reach the nation. In the family, to bring about this education, we start early and continue through childhood. It is a long and hard road which must be traversed in the development of the child. A good citizen is the product of a good family and no good citizen is found wanting when defense of his country is an issue. It is a privilege of which he is justly proud.
The plan that could be used, all along the lines of regular school routine would be as follows :-
Grades I through VI-Development of good citizen- ship. Respect of rights of others to be emphasized.
Grades VII through VIII-Continue the training for good citizenship with more concentration on details and with a definite emphasis on the History of our Nation. A study of our Great Men with detailed explanations of their greatness. Program of supervised play with emphasis on the facilities being provided.
Grades IX through XII - American History and Citizenship throughout the course. Program of social con- tacts and supervised play for all to continue. At this time a program of physical culture would be started.
After graduation from High School a periodic train- ing along military lines. The boys would take part by communities regardless of occupation. The Armory, pro- vided by the State would be used. During the summer another period of time could be used for detailed train- ing, much the same as the maneuvers carried on by the National Guard.
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That would be my plan and by this method, the mental attitude of the child could be controlled. We would not find our youth in the condition which now prevails in Germany and other axis countries, where Militarism is primary and all else secondary. The State would be in its proper place with respect to the citizen, which fact is not true in axis countries. Under this plan we could con- tinue our normal way of life with knowledge and train- ing in other things, should this experience be needed.
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