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Respectfully submitted, MARGUERITE ELLIOTT PEASLEE.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
To the Superintendent of Schools :
In the Cochituate and Wayland Grammar Schools, the first and second grades participated in games, mimetics, singing games, story plays, and rhythmic fundamentals.
The third and fourth grades learned simple team games, relay races, stunts, and rhythmic fundamentals. Beginning at the third grade level, student leadership is greatly encouraged.
Grades five and six were instructed in marching and team games such as simplified soccer, western kickball, and basketball lead-up.
Because of the different physical education facilities, the girls of the seventh and eighth grades at Cochituate played western kickball and soccer, while the girls at Wayland played western kickball and volley ball. The boys participated in foot- ball and simplified socceer at Cochituate, and football and vol- ley ball at Wayland. All grades played classroom games on inclement days.
Throughout the grammar school program much attention has been given to posture.
The girls' physical education program in High School began with posture examinations. During the fall the girls were in- structed in volley ball, badminton, and basketball. A small group of girls participated in an afternoon sports program which included soccer, badminton, and basketball.
Respectfully submitted, ANNETTE G. EMERSON.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I herewith have the honor of submitting my first report as School Physician of the Wayland Schools.
Total number of students examined 680
The following defects noted in all the grades are as follows : Defective tonsils and adenoids 162
Defective posture 2
Defective teeth : In as much as the school
has a dental clinic, teeth are cared for in that department.
I wish to call to the attention of the parents of the students the large number of defective tonsils and adenoids. Many of these defects can easily be taken care of by the family physician.
I understand that there have been a few sporadic cases of Measles and Whooping Cough. I believe with the modern treatments available that there is no reason for the prevalancy of these diseases.
I sincerely appreciate the cooperation of the dentist, the district nurse, and all those connected with this work.
Respectfully submitted, FRANK C. ROMANO, M.D.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I hereby submit my annual school report for the year end- ing December 31, 1944.
The school physician was assisted in making the annual physical examination, and notices of defects were sent to the parents. He was assisted also in giving the toxoid treatments.
Each child was weighed and measured every three months. Sight tests were given. In cases of defects a notice was sent to the parents. This was followed by a home visit whenever it was thought necessary.
Dr. Rawding, the school dentist, was assisted two school sessions a week.
A pre-school clinic was conducted last June. The children entering school in September from Cochituate were examined by Dr. Sparks. Two of the teachers, Mrs. Campbell and Miss Morrill, assisted. The clinic planned for Wayland was can- celled due to the death of Dr. Sparks.
The grade schools were visited every day when possible. Home visits were made after an absence record of three days. If a question of an infection arose, a home visit was made at once.
Home visits to school children 141
Children accompanied home from
school because of illness 16
Special treatments given to school students under supervision of Boston Hospital 23
Children referred to Fernald Clinic 2 Children referred to Boston Dispensary 1 Children referred to Massachusetts General Hospital 1
Children accompanied to Hospitals :
Middlesex Hospital 1
Natick Hospital 1
Respectfully submitted,
MARY E. McNEIL.
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SCHOOL DENTAL CLINIC
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I hereby submit my report of the dental work accomplished at Cochituate and Wayland Center Schools for the year 1944:
The importance of dentistry in our schools today should not be lost sight of even though so many vital and disturbing matters complicate our living. The long depression from 1929 to 1939 is over. It took a war to bring out one of the real disasters of that period-of tooth decay and its complications.
For these reasons, together with the importance dental health always has in our lives, we are trying to maintain a dental health program at both the Cochituate School and the Wayland Center School. Time and equipment are our present problems.
The first six months of 1944 were spent at the Cochituate School in carrying out the program started in 1943. This had to be terminated in June of this year in order to start a pro- gram at Wayland Center. Here, for the first time, we exam- ined all the children in the grammar grades for dental defects, charting the various cavities, noting teeth for extraction, clean- ing and any other mouth defects harmful to the child. A record of defects was sent home to each parent. Of these, about 70% of the parents signified they would like the work done by the school dentist. This was most gratifying and a real incentive for a dental program.
The following was accomplished in 1944 :
Number of fillings 395
Number of extractions 71
Number of prophylaxis 51
Number of operations 517
I wish to thank you, our new superintendent of schools, our nurse and teachers for their cooperation and assistance and I am always aware that any progress we make is due to that cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
REID A. RAWDING, D. M. D.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
During the past year I have had twenty-two cases of ques- tionable absence reported to me.
Number having no legitimate excuse 22
Number of truants 14
Number of truants accompanied to school 6
Two cases of truancy and neglect were reported to the M. S. P. C. C. and the Social Service Worker of the State Police.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY E. McNEIL.
REGISTRATION OF MINORS October 1, 1944
Age Group
5 - 7
7 - 14
14 - 16
Total
Boys
66
235
60
361
Girls
75
222
63
360
Total
141
457
123
721
Distribution
Public Schools
89
441
110
640
Private Schools
16
14
10
40
Vocational Schools
0
0
2
2
Not in School
36
2
1
39
Total
141
457
123
721
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MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE October 1, 1944
BOYS
Grade
5 6 7 8
9 10
11
12
13 14 15 16
17
18 Totals
1
10
23
3
37
2
8
15
4
2
29
3
8
21
6
1
2
38
4
5 16
5
1
27
5
4 16
10 6 7
7
1
33
7
3 13
8
4
5
33
8
8
15
6
3
32
9
8
12
4
1
25
10
1
5
13
6 8 5
3
13
12
3
8
Total
10
31
26
30
28
32
25 34
39
28
27
20
6
336
GIRLS
Grade
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 Totals
1
10
29
5
1
45
2
12
17
1
1
31
3
12
16
3
1
32
4
1
10
16
9 1
37
5
11
14
1
1
27
6
9
20
6
1
36
7
7
13
8
4
32
8
5
15
4
1
25
9
1
8
14
5
1
29
10
1
6
10
3
1
1
22
11
6
6
1
1
14
12
2
8
5
2
17
PG
1
1
Total
10
41
35
28
31
33
29
26
32
29
23
19
7
5 348
Grand Total
684
6
9
9
25
11
2
36
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ORGANIZATION OF TEACHING STAFF, JANUARY 1, 1945
Names
Position
Education Elected
High School
Herbert A. Clark, Headmaster
Social Studies
Brown University 1944
Harvard University
David J. Allen, Dean
Mathematics
Brown University 1918
Maude E. Merrithew
Commercial
Boston University 1921
A. Marion Simpson
Languages
Columbia University
Mildred A. Henderson
English
Boston University
1925
Social Studies
Clark University
Janie C. Foster
Household Arts
State College, Framingham 1929
M. Rita Kelly
Commercial
Emmanuel College
1943
Francis R. Gladu
Business
Tufts College 1928
Mathematics
Thomas B. O'Connor
Science
Holy Cross College 1944
Center Elementary School Mabel S. Draper, Principal
Mathematics State College, Framingham 1921
Elinor M. Johnson
Remedial Work Social Studies Science
State College, Framingham 1944
Science
Boston University
1924
English
Business
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Names Frances D. Irvine
Position
Education Aroostook Normal
Elected 1943
Music
Louise E. Terry
Grade VI
State College, Lowell
1944
Eva M. Irvine
Grade V
Gorham . Normal
1944
Dorothy C. Twomey
Grade IV
State College, Lowell
1944
Dorothy F. Collins
Grade III
State College, Framingham
1939
Thelma Norris
Grade II
Perry Normal
1944
Elizabeth C. McArthur
Grade I
Emerson College
1942
Cochituate Elementary School
Mary Kerr, Principal
Grade VIII
State College, Framingham 1920
Eleanor W. Partridge
Grade VII
Robinson Seminary 1923
Mary V. Horan
Grade VI
Plymouth Normal 1943
Doris G. Currier
Grade V
State College, Framingham
1934
Edith M. Lindsay
Grade IV
State College, Framingham 1934
Marjorie M. Lareau
Grade III
State College, Framingham 1933
Jane N. Campbell
Grade II
State College, Framingham 1916
Ethelyn R. Morrill
Grade I
Farmington Normal
1920
Supervisors
Annette G. Emerson
Physical Education
Bouvé Boston School
1944
Marguerite E. Peaslee
Art
State College, Hyannis
1926
Ernest W. Schleicher
Music
.
Private Study
1943
English
WAYLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Librarian's Report
After two years of faithful service, Miss Ruth Buchan resigned her position as Librarian in order to accept a similar position at Fort Devens. Miss Margaret Gibbs of Waltham was appointed to fill the vacancy. The Trustees are very grate- ful to Mrs. J. Fred Wheeler for filling the vacancy from June 15th to October 1st.
The year 1944 afforded the Trustees considerable satisfac- tion inasmuch as the circulation figures continued upward. This continued increase has been against the general trend.
Miss Gibbs is continuing to cooperate with the schools and and the teachers are making good use of book loans. During the year, arrangements were made with the Center School to have one class a week visit the library during their school period. Weather permitting, this policy will continue for the rest of the school year.
In November, during Children's Book Week, we had our anuual visit from Mr. and Mrs. Cronan of Boston. As users of the library know, the Cronans are connected with the Boston Public Library and are widely known for their story-telling. The 5th, 6th and 7th grades from both Cochituate and Wayland came to the library and enjoyed well-told stories.
Also during Children's Book Week, a tea was held and attended by the mothers and children from Nursery School through the second grades. While the mothers enjoyed tea, the twenty-five children were entertained with stories. On the Saturday before Christmas another Story Hour was held with a popcorn party after the stories.
At Cochituate considerable renovations were made on the Reading Room. Space was added, interior painting done and a new stove installed. In the main library the floors were sanded and refinished.
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In November the "Friends of the Wayland Library" was formed. At a meeting presided over by Mr. Frank Hatch the following officers were elected :
Mr. J. O. Post, Jr., Chairman
Miss Katherine Sears, Vice-Chairman
Miss Marjorie Lareau, Vice-Chairman
Miss Dorothy Gallagher, Secretary Mrs. Kimball Powning, Treasurer
The purpose of this organization is to promote the interest of the library and to assist it in taking an active part in the life of the community. It was decided to have an annual member- ship charge of $1.00 but, however, townspeople are always wel- come at any of the meetings.
It is interesting to note that since 1942 when Miss Buchan began the job of re-registration, 1030 have registered for cards. In 1944, 110 registration cards were signed by people living in Cochituate and 156 from those living in Wayland.
The Victory Book Campaign is still interested in receiving up-to-date books for the boys in the Armed Services. Books are coming in at both libraries, but this is just a reminder that they are still wanted and badly needed.
STATISTICS
WAYLAND LIBRARY No. of vols.
% of whole
1943
1944
1943
1944
Juvenile circulation
3177
4247
23
30
Adult fiction
7695
7195
55
51
Adult non-fiction
3049
2621
22
19
13,921
14,063
School circulation
553
458
14,474
14,521
COCHITUATE
Juvenile circulation
1175
1278
15
16
Adult fiction
6034
6076
77
74
Adult non-fiction
581
813
8
10
7,790
8,167
School circulation
149
8,316
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Wayland
Cochituate
Average weekly circulation
270
160
Books purchased 1944
483
209
Books borrowed from other towns
35
Books borrowed from Wayland
177
The above statistics show a marked increase in the juvenile circulation at Wayland which is a good sign indeed. In Cochit- uate it is interesting to note that the largest increases occurred in the circulation of both the juvenile and the non-fiction books.
As librarian, I feel that this is a good time to say how much I have appreciated the help and advice which the trustees have so freely given.
Respectfully submitted, MARGARET B. GIBBS, Librarian. JAMES R. MARTIN, Chairman, THEONE H. MORGAN, ARTHUR H. DUDLEY, J. SIDNEY STONE, HUGH F. COLLITON, Jr.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Wayland :
1944 found very few changes made in Park Board activ- ities. The Board concentrated, with the available help and materials to keep present properties in good condition.
Playing fields were kept in good condition and were used more in the past year.
The cleaning out of weeds from the Dudley Pond Bathing Beach was continued and with the help of the Highway Depart- ment some progress was made in clearing up this condition. Further study is being carried on with the hope of controlling this condition permanently.
Both bathing beaches were again excellently supervised and we are pleased to report that the Massachusetts "Learn-to- Swim" project, sponsored by Governor Saltonstall, was very successful. Twenty-nine primary and twenty intermediate cer- tificates were issued.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM J. LYNCH, Chairman, ADDISON L. SANDFORD, Clerk, ELMER W. BIGWOOD.
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REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
The Building Inspection Department submits the follow- ing report for the year ending December 31, 1944.
The number of permits issued during 1944 are as follows :
Building Permits
4 hen houses
2 garages
2 storage sheds
26 alterations
3 new houses
3 cow barns
1 sun porch
Electrical Permits
6 service installations
4 old houses
1 new house
2 alterations
4 oil burners
4 ranges
The total estimated cost of alterations was $24,600.00, an increase of about one hundred and twenty per cent over last year. Government limitations remained the same as last year, allowing $200.00 worth of material for home repairs. A prior- ity was granted to people whose homes or business establish- ments, where fires occurred, to make necessary repairs or replacements. However, cases of this kind were not limited to $200.00.
During the past few years a number of summer camps which have been partially burned were allowed to deteriorate to such an extent that they became a menace to life and limb and a fire hazard. People whose homes were in these communities where these camps were involved asked repeatedly for Town legislation to take care of these nuisances.
At the March Town Meeting, Sections 1 to 3 inclusive, of
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Chapter 139 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth and Sections 6 to 11, inclusive, of Chapter 143 of said General Laws were accepted by the town and added to the Building Code.
Since these laws were adopted during the past year it might be well at this time to outline them briefly.
Owners of burnt, delapidated or dangerous buildings are duly notified by written notice from the Building Inspection Department to either repair such pieces of property so that they will meet the Building Code requirements or remove the prop- erty. In case the owner fails to comply after a reasonable length of time, then the Building Inspector appoints a board of survey consisting of the Fire Chief, a civil engineer and a dis- interested party to view the premises and either approve or dis- approve the decision of the Building Inspector. Assuming that the board of survey substantiates the Inspector's decision, then written notice is served again upon the owner, for the removal of the property. A certain time limit is granted after the second notice, to allow the owner to protect his rights through the right of appeal to the Superior Court.
Five of these camps have been removed during the past year. Two of these camps were removed by a private citizen and much credit is due to him for his civic pride The other three were removed by this department. There was not any cost involved to the Town in the removal of these camps, as people in the communities where they were located offered to tear them down and clean up the debris for the fire-wood and odds and ends of building material that they might salvage. Incidentally some of the building material was used in the alter- ations listed in this report and again became taxable property.
Although our town may never be visited by a circus, or even a large carnival, this department would like to pass on to the citizens of the town, who are circus fans, what steps have been taken by the Department of Public Safety of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts since the circus holocaust at Hartford, Connecticut on July 6, 1944. Circuses or carnivals seeking a permit to give shows, performances etc. in any town or city are to come under the supervision of the Fire and Building Inspec- tion Departments. Both departments are to work jointly in the inspection of the stability and security of the seats, platforms, poles, etc. and the provisions made for adequate emergency exits and aisles and for lighted and unobstructed passage-ways
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to areas well away from the tents. Adequate first-aid and fire appliances must be provided by management of the circuses and carnivals and must be operated by their own personnel. At large circuses a special detail of firemen is to be assigned to be in attendance at every performance.
Fees collected from both building and wiring permits dur- ing 1944 amounted to $116.00 and have been turned over to the Town Treasurer.
The Building Department would like at this time to thank the town officials, board of survey and citizens who have helped in the affairs of this office during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, HOMER L. MacDONALD, Building Inspector.
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REPORT OF WAYLAND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
To the Board of Selectmen :
The Wayland Committee on Public Safety upon instruc- tions from the parent committee, The Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety, remains organized in personnel and material ready for an emergency. The security of the town still depends upon the regular town services to which the Civilian Defense is an auxiliary.
The heads of all the Civilian Defense committees remain as of the previous years, assisted by the formerly trained citizen- ry, who are willing and ready as always to serve the town effectively.
Routine services, like the collection of paper, tin, and other salvage material as required for war purposes, the dissimination of information through the channels of the Civilian Defense organization, and cooperation with the Red Cross, still carry on in a routine manner. This is indicated by the attached reports from the chairmen of committees.
Respectfully submitted, PHILIP BURBANK, Chairman, Wayland Committee on Public Safety.
During the year 1944 the Auxiliary Police of Precinct I performed the following main services :
(a) Manned report center the night of the 1944 hurricane.
(b) Ten members were appointed Special Officers to cope with the "peeping tom" incidents. Eleven calls were received and promptly answered. Also, during the course of the sum- mer a stolen car was found, and an escaped inmate of the
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Bridgewater State Farm was supervised until the arrival of the State Police.
(c) Two teams entered the New England Police Revolver League Postal Matches. The last match found the First Team placing fifth and the Second Team fifty-ninth out of eighty competing teams comprised of State, Regular, Bank, Auxiliary, and Plant Police of all the New England States.
D. E. KENNEDY, JR., Captain.
Scrap collections in Precinct I were successful. The Junior Town House took a prominent part by storing and aiding in the disposal and collection of both paper and tin cans.
The Townspeople could be of greater assistance if they adequately secured their paper and magazines, and had their tin cans placed by the road early on the first Tuesday of each month. The Town truck will pick them up. Paper and maga- zines should be left at the barn in the rear of the Junior Town House.
D. E. KENNEDY, JR., Chairman of Scrap Collections.
Civilian Defense activities for Cochituate for 1944 included manning the report center when called out by the State on the September hurricane warning-the wardens being on call and the auxiliary police on duty.
WALTER A. WELLS, Precinct II Chief Warden, A.R.P.
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REPORT OF THE WAYLAND VETERAN'S REHABILITATION AND REEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE
It is increasingly evident that the young men whom war has wrenched out of the peaceful groove of everyday life have been subjected to an experience jarring and perhaps shattering to mind and body. The Federal Government has done much for the Veteran by the passage of the G.I. Bill of Rights ; and other legislation is not lacking. But our service men will also need assurance of the warm interest and friendly co-operation of their neighbors. In this conviction, Governor Saltonstall early in 1944 set up the Massachusetts State Committee for Veterans Rehabilitation and Reemployment, and urged local governments throughout the State to organize similar agencies to function under this State Committee. Each Town in this way may wel- come effectively its own service men and women on their return home and offer them advice and assistance in solving the prob- lems of readjustment to civilian life.
In accordance with the Governor's suggestion, the Select- men of the Town of Wayland appointed a committee repre- sentative of the principal organizations and other groups of the Town. An appropriation of $200.00 was made in order to cover initial expenses. A fund of $200.00 was also given to the com- mittee by the Charles Alward Post of the American Legion. With this gift, so generously offered, the Committee will be able to relieve some cases of financial need not provided for by other agencies.
The Committee originally included the following persons : Emily W. Blair, August Dath, Frank G. Mackenna, Carlisle D. Scotland, Sara H. Stites, J. Fred Wheeler, and Frederick S. Whiteside. On the resignation of Mr. McKenna, because of the pressure of other work, the Selectmen appointed in his place Mr. Philip Burbank. The Committee elected as Chairman, Sara H. Stites, and as Secretary, Emily W. Blair. Mrs. Blair has
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been for some time Chairman of the Home Service Division of the Red Cross in Wayland. Already acquainted with many families of service men, she is well prepared to act as Executive Secretary for the Rehabilitation Committee.
In preparation for the future, after consultation with the State Advisory Office, and correspondence with the Chairmen of several Committees already established in other towns, the Wayland organization divided its activities into three categories : (1) Medical and Hospital Service; (2) Job Counselling; (3) Educational Counselling. For each of these fields, under the leadership of a member of the main Committee, a sub-com- mittee of citizens best acquainted with the situation in question will be ready to give advice and assistance to returning veterans. Later on, with the expected increase in the number of persons requesting conferences, the functions of the sub-committees will be further sub-divided. For instance, there should be a group formed to give disinterested and expert counsel to veterans wishing to take advantage of the financial aid offered them by the G. I. Bill of Rights. Another step taken by the Wayland Committee is the creation of a simple filing system to be kept in the Town Hall and to be available to members of the advisory groups. From this source, necessary information with regard to service men, possibilities of employment, action taken by the Committee, etc. wil be obtainable without loss of time. The Committee also expects to send to each service man's or woman's family, a printed card informing the recipients as to the existence and purposes of the Committee, and inviting them to make use of its friendly offices.
SARA STITES. Chairman.
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REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE Re: CIVIC CENTER IN COCHITUATE
Pursuant to the vote at the Annual Town Meeting, the Committee organized April 9, 1944, the Selectmen having designated William A. Loker, the Planning Board, Chester H. Hobbs, the Finance Committee, Robert M. Morgan and the committee of three so named elected William J. Scotland and Frank G. MacKenna to complete the membership.
Chester H. Hobbs was elected Chairman of the group. The Committee proceeded to unanimously authorize the purchase of the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway land at the corner of East Plain and Main Streets. The Selectmen were notified and the land was purchased and paid for.
Frank G. MacKenna subsequently resigned and George W. Lewis was elected to fill the vacancy.
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