Official reports of the town of Wayland 1942-1944, Part 7

Author: Wayland (Mass.)
Publication date: 1942
Publisher: Printed at the Middlesex Freeman Office
Number of Pages: 594


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The interests of the Town in collecting wherever respon- sibility lies, with the State or other municipalities, has been diligently protected and we believe that the Town should realize that the operation of the department is, in our opinion, upon an efficient basis and well organized to do its duty wisely and humanely.


We were sorry to lose the services of Mr. James B. Ames,


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now in the armed forces of the U. S., but feel we were very fortunate to get Mr. Stone's appointment to fill out his term. We have received a lot of co-operation and help from the merchants and others in the Town and wish them to know that we greatly appreciate their assistance.


The following report shows the gross expenditures of each category of Relief, and the administrative expenditures also, with the reimbursements received from various sources and the net cost in each case. The later tables give a comprehensive idea of the case loads with an average monthly cost per case in comparison with the same figures for last year. We have also included a tabulation of the hospitals used with the number of cases sent to each one.


Expenditures


General Relief


Gross Expenditures


Reimbursements


$11,896.08 6,181.07


Net Cost


$5,715.01


Old Age Assistance


Gross Expenditures


$35,029.26


Reimbursements


29,129.28


Net Cost


$5,899.98


Aid to Dependent Children


Gross Expenditures


$2,565.93


Reimbursements


1,414.49


Net Cost


$1,151.44


Administrative Expense


Gross Expenditures


$3,138.35


Reimbursements


539.10


Net Cost


$2,599.25


There were, therefore, total gross expenditures of $52,629.62 with total reimbursements of $37,263.94 giving a total net cost for welfare of $15,365.78.


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DIRECT WELFARE


1941


1942


Cases January 1


46


30


Cases December 31


30


19


Average monthly unemployable case load


26.5


21.0


Average gross expenditure per month per case


$31.03


$35.92


Average monthly employable case load


5.5


4.3


Average gross expenditure per month


per case


$20.45


$36.40


Total gross expenditures


$14,261.84


$11,896.08


Medical, hospital, funeral, etc. in above


$3,483.25


$3,564.51


Total net cost after reimbursement


$6,631.61


$5,715.01


OLD AGE ASSISTANCE


Cases January 1


79


88


Cases December 31


88


92


Average monthly case load


83.8


89.3


Average gross expenditure per month per case


$32.72


$32.70


Total gross expenditures


$27,416.81


$35,029.26


Medical, hospital, funeral, etc. in above


$2,423.90


$1,875.67


Total net cost after reimbursement


$5,138.61


$5,899.98


AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN


Cases January 1


3


3


Cases December 31


3


3


Average monthly case load


3.75


3.33


Average gross expenditure per month per case


$48.33


$64.80


Total gross expenditures


$2,175.00


$2,565.93


Total net cost after reimbursement


$745.36


$1,151.44


Hospitalization


Welfare O.A.A. A.D.C. Cases Cases Cases


Name of Hospital


Framingham Union Hospital, Framingham


6


2


State Hospital, Tewksbury


6


Leonard Morse Hospital, Natick


2


2


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Name of Hospital


Mass. General Hospital, Boston Emerson Hospital, Concord Pondville Hospital, Norfolk


Robert B. Brigham Hospital, Boston


Welfare O.A.A. A.D.C. Cases Cases Cases


2


1


3


1


1


1


Total


18


6


3


The cases we were able to have helped at Out Patient Depart- ment clinics have not been included in the above figures.


Respectfully submitted, CARLISLE D. SCOTLAND, JOHN W. SEAVEY, J. SIDNEY STONE.


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ANNUAL REPORT


OF THE


SCHOOL DEPARTMENT


OF


Wayland, Massachusetts


FOR THE YEAR ENDING


DECEMBER 31, 1942


SCHOOL DIRECTORY


School Committee


Dorothy C. Stone


Term expires 1943


Ellen B. Ferguson


Term expires 1944


Cornelius J. Maguire


Term expires 1945


Organization


Dorothy C. Stone, Chairman


Ellen B. Ferguson, Secretary


Alfred R. Kenyon, Superintendent


Ernest E. Sparks, M. D., School Physician


Mrs. Mary McNeil, School Nurse


Mrs. Mary McNeil, Supervisor of Attendance


School Calendar 1943


Schools close


February 19


Schools open


March 1


Schools close April 16


Schools open April 26


Schools close June 18


Schools open September 8


Schools close


December 23


Holidays October 12, November 11, 25, 26 1944


Schools open


January 3


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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE


To the Citizens of the Town of Wayland :


Annually, at this time of year, a report covering the work of our school system, together with statistics is rendered to you.


The following report of the Wayland Public School Department for the year 1942, is respectively submitted.


DOROTHY C. STONE, ELLEN D. FERGUSON, CORNELIUS J. MAGUIRE, School Committee.


REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS


To the School Committee and Citizens of Wayland :


I submit my annual report as Superintendent of your schools. The work of the past year has continued in a regular and satisfactory manner. I wish to call your attention to the accompanying statistics, the reports of my assistants, and sev- eral other matters which deserve your attention.


Wayland schools opened for the year 1942-43 school year September 9th. Three new teachers were employed to fill vacancies in the system. Miss Ann Hodgeman and Miss Genevieve Beech were assigned to the fourth and fifth grades respectively at the Center school. Miss Rhoda Crowell was assigned to the high school, as a military substitute for Mr. Clifford Orr now with the U. S. Army.


Army curriculum specialists working under the joint direc- tion of the war department and the U. S. Office of Education have prepared a series of manuals to enable teachers to provide instruction which will result in the development of understand-


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ing and skills fundamental to a number of Army specialties. Our schools are cooperating with this program.


New Arithmetic, Art, Health, Language Study, Reading, Science and Social Study books were purchased for use in grades 1-8. Biology and Science books were also purchased for the high school.


The floors in the Cochituate and Wayland Center schools were cleaned, filled and waxed during the summer vacation. The buildings are now considerably cleaner and pleasanter places to work in. All necessary repairs and replacements were made during the year.


A motion picture projector was given to the schools by the Woman's Club and Parent Teachers Association of the town. The value of this gift will become more apparent as the use of the machine increases. Screens were purchased by the School Committee for classroom and assembly hall use. A Bausch & Lomb Combination Balopticon has also been purchased for use in furthering our visual education program.


The North Wayland Water Row bus routes were awarded to Mr. Thomas McManus. This new bus service has proved very satisfactory this past fall.


Conditions brought about by the war delayed the opening of the Dental Clinic. The services of Dr. Rawding of Wal- tham were secured, and the work at the Clinic was resumed at once with very favorable results.


I wish, in conclusion, to express my appreciation to the chairman and the members of the School Committee for the support they have given in the administration of the schools. The accomplishments of the year have been made possible by reason of the helpfulness and cooperation which the Committee has extended at all times.


I am deeply grateful to all who have assisted so willingly in the affairs of the school department.


Respectfully submitted,


ALFRED R. KENYON.


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FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FOR 1942


Regular Appropriation


$65,516.50


Transfer from Finance Committee 351.15


Total


Expenditures


$65,867.65 65,114.36


Unexpended Balance $ 753.29


SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS


General School Fund, Part I


$5,330.00


Tuition and Transportation of


State Wards :


1941


705.61


1942


567.08


School Crafters


.31


Telephones


6.25


Book


.50


Total Receipts


$6,609.75


SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES


Expenditures


$65,114.36


Receipts


6,609.75


Net Cost of Department to the Town


$58,504.61


Expenditures


General Control


Superintendent's Salary


$1,674.96


Other Expenses


893.63


Instruction


Teachers' Salaries


39,537.15


Textbooks


2,173.35


Supplies


1,937.30


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Operation


Janitors' Salaries Fuel


3,769.00


2,300.00


Miscellaneous


2,054.03


Maintenance


Repair and Replacement


1,627.28


Outlay


Buildings and Grounds


202.38


New Equipment


482.62


Other Agencies


Transportation


8,013.80


Health


61.04


Sundries


93.80


Library


294.02


Total


$65,114.36


Income from Donation Fund


Income


$8.77


Expended : Bates Stationery Store


$8.77


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REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL


I herewith submit to you my twenty-fifth annual report as Principal of the Wayland High School.


The maximum enrollment is 161 students-68 boys and 93 girls.


The present enrollment is 141 students-61 boys and 80 girls.


The present enrollment is distributed to courses and classes as shown by the following tabulation :


Course


Freshman Class


Sophomore Class


Junior Class


Senior Class


Post Graduates


Totals


Boys


Girls


Boys


Girls


Boys


Girls


Boys


Girls


Boys


Girls


Boys


Girls


College


4 5


5


9


4


4


1


1 10


15 19


Commercial


16 13


4


7


2


5


1


4 00


23 29


General


0 0


11


8


8


6


4


5 00 23 19


Home Economics


0 3


0


3


0 4


0


3 00


0 13


Totals


20 21 20 27


14 19


6 13 1 0 61 80


The present enrollment of students is attending classes as follows :


English I


40


English II


48


English III


36


English IV


19


French I


27


French II


15


French III


4


153


Latin I


12


Latin II


24


Social Study I


20


Social Study II


13


Social Study III-IV


12


U. S. History


19


Arithmetic


23


Algebra I


23


Algebra II


13


Plane Geometry


15


Solid Geometry


3


Biology


34


Physics


14


General Science


44


Bookkeeping II


20


Bookkeeping III-IV


11


Business Training


30


Commercial Geography


24


Commercial Law


26


Typewriting I


42


Typewriting II


7


Typewriting III


2


Salesmanship


14


Stenography I


14


Stenography II


4


Business Practice


10


Domestic Science I


6


Domestic Science II


2


Home Management III


5


Home Management IV


4


Drawing


7


Physical Education (Boys)


30


Physical Education (Girls)


46


Respectfully submitted,


DAVID J. ALLEN.


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REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR


School music has been changing noticeably along with the newer ideas of learning. Although sight singing is still a major factor, rhythmics, listening lessons, creative expression, and correlation with other studies expand the program. We are providing a variety of music activities to discover the best medium through which each child can express himself. The teachers have cooperated splendidly. Our Superintendent is now considering a more intergrated program,-listening lessons through the new visible and auditory equipment available and new music books adapted to help to accomplish our aims. We have inter-class "concerts" and plays.


This is my first year working at the High School. The one forty-minute-period a week is inadequate. I recommend an assembly period of community, and a carefully adapted music appreciation course for those who can qualify, also a special chorus.


I especially want to thank the parents who are having their children take instrumental lessons and those who sing with their children and listen to their musical experiences.


Respectfully submitted, PAULINE C. SAUNDERS.


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REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR


I herewith submit my second report as Art Supervisor of the Wayland Schools.


Whenever possible we have tried to correlate our art pro- gram with the times. We have tried to strengthen national morale by making posters on ways and means in which the child and home as civilians can play a vital part in the war effort. The good neighbor policy with the Latin Americas has been stressed and problems and projects pertaining to this subject have been developed. These problems present such an interest- ing and broad field of study that it seems expedient to give them an important place in our program. Most of the children have such a keen interest and knowledge in world affairs at the pres- ent time that they are eager to participate in any project relat- ing to current events.


The corridor in the Grammar School in Wayland has a mural which was designed, drawn, and colored by the Junior High Group. School sports is the subject. At Christmas the windows in the corridor were designed and painted by the Junior High Students. They used the old and new spirit of Christmas as the theme. These activities give an opportunity for group work and develop a spirit of cooperation which is so vital now.


This year we have resumed classes in mechanical drawing in the High School. Though the work is of an elementary nature, in view of the times it seems pertinent that this subject is again being given a place in the curriculum.


I wish to express my sincere appreciation to you, as Super- intendent, to the School Committee, and the townspeople for cooperation and help at all times.


To the teachers I am grateful for their support and cooperation.


Respectfully submitted,


MARGUERITE ELLIOTT PEASLEE.


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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION


The Physical Education Program of the Wayland and Cochituate Schools consists of marching, calisthenics, singing games, team games and rhythms. This program of necessity is carried on in the classroom during winter months. When it is possible, the program of these schools is conducted out-of-doors. Thus, giving the children the benefit of the sun and fresh air and the added advantage of large muscular activity, which is more beneficial inasmuch as it allows them to return to the classroom and settle down to their work with renewed energy.


At a recent Physical Education Conference held at the Boston Teachers' College, the emphasis was placed upon build- ing up sound bodies in our American youth. The program includes setting-up exercises and exercises aimed at promoting coordination and strength. Our Physical Education Program consequently must give to our children the fundamentals so that always they may be physically fit. The program, as yet, is in its formative state. However, the Federal Government is giv- ing to each school a course of study covering what they feel is necessary in helping to achieve this high standard.


The High School Program in Physical Education is com- pulsory for the first two years only. However, members of the upper classes are eligible to elect the course if they so desire. The Program is carried on in the gymnasium and consists of recreational as well as the formal phase of Physical Education.


The girl's basketball team has been formed for this year and although curtailed in its scope due to transportation facili- ties, nevertheless is providing a stimulating recreation and pro- moting a fine spirit of cooperation and comradeship.


Respectfully submitted, GRACE V. CONLEY.


157


REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN


I herewith have the honor of submitting my eighteenth report as School Physician of Wayland Schools.


Total number of students examined 703


High School 158


Grades 545


The following defects noted in all the grades are as follows and a comparison with last year is given :


1942


1941


Defective tonsils


108


159


Defective glands


11


13


Defective posture


40


85


Defective teeth


171


160


Defective adenoids


30


40


As in previous years, again I wish to call to the attention of the parents of the students the large number of defective teeth. Many of these defects are due to indifferent care which can be attended to in the home without dental aid.


While there are a large number of defective tonsils this condition is fairly satisfactory. There have been sporadic cases of Scarlet Fever during the school year. Whooping Cough has been quite prevalent and Measles have had quite a run during the last few weeks.


Skin conditions have been kept at a minimum.


I sincerely appreciate, as in former years, the cooperative spirit connected with this work.


Respectfully submitted,


ERNEST E. SPARKS, M. D.


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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE


I hereby submit my annual school report for the year end- ing December 31, 1942.


As often as possible a daily visit has been made to each of the schools, and a home visit or a telephone call has been made whenever a child had been absent three days.


Dr. Sparks was assisted in making his annual physical examination of each child and, as heretofore, notices of defects were sent to the parents. One child was referred to the Boston Dispensary following the physical examination.


Last spring Dr. Dahill was assisted in giving the Toxoid Treatments to prevent diphtheria.


Sight tests were given to all of the children in the grades, and if a pupil was found to have defective vision, a follow-up home visit was made. Each child was weighed and measured every three months.


Our dental clinic is well under way, and many cases have been attended to.


A pre-school conference for children entering school last September was held during the month of August. Dr. Dahill was in charge. Some of the pre-school group had been exam- ined by the family physician.


Two cases of maltreatment were found in the Center School early in the year. These were reported to the M. S. P. C. C. Other cases were also reported to this society.


Arrangements were made at some of the local Tonsil and Adenoid Hospital Clinics to have seventeen of our school children taken care of. Ten others were taken care of by their family physician.


Home visits to school children 181


Children accompanied home from school


because of illness or some other reason 30


159


Children accompanied home from school because of contagion in family 6


Children accompanied to physician's office (parent's request) 2


Children accompanied to hospitals


7


Children accompanied to Fernald School Clinic 2


Children referred to Eye and Ear Infirmary because of defective vision 5


Special treatment given to school children under supervision of Boston hospital 6


Respectfully submitted,


MARY E. McNEIL.


REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE


During the past year I have had thirteen cases of question- able absence reported to me.


Number having no excuse 11 Truants accompanied to school 2


For my report of the School Census, I refer you to the figures on the following page.


Respectfully submitted,


MARY E. McNEIL.


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CENSUS RETURNS October 1, 1942


Number of boys five years of age and under seven 63


Number of girls five years of age and under seven 62


Total 125


Number of boys seven years of age and under fourteen 244


Number of girls seven years of age and under fourteen 231


Total 475


Number of boys fourteen years of age and under sixteen 57


Number of girls fourteen years of age and under sixteen 43


Total 100


Number of children not attending school :


Five years of age and under seven


Boys


15


Girls


13


Total


28


Number of children attending local private schools :


Five years of age and under seven


Boys


7


Girls


5


Total 12


Seven years of age and under fourteen


Boys


0


Girls


1


Total 1


161


Number of children attending private or out-of-town public schools :


Five years of age and under seven Boys Girls


3


1


Total


4


Seven years of age and under fourteen


Boys


8


Girls


8


Total 16


Fourteen years of age and under sixteen


Boys


8


Girls


3


Total


11


Number of physically handicapped children instructed at home :


Boys


0


Girls


0


Total


0


Number of children not attending school because of physical and other conditions :


Seven years of age to fourteen years of age Boys


1


Girls


1


Total 2


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MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE October 1, 1942


BOYS


Grade 5 1


7 23


5


1


36


2


9 20


6 2


37


3


4 17


12 4


37


4


9 12 6


33


5


2 12 9 17


6


4 1 0 3 9


2 1


1


33


8


6 17


33


9


2 10


7


1


20


10


2


5 13


4


1


25


11


2 11


2


15


12


2


4


1


7


13


1


1


Total 7 32


29 33


28


30


51


29


35


25 25 19


5 3


1


352


GIRLS


Grade 5


6


7


8 9 10


11


12


13


14 15 16


17 18 19 Total


1


11


22


2


35


2


14


20 10 19


2 1


32


4


8 21 10 12


7 3


32


6


6 19


4 1


30


7


5


9


12


2


28


8


7


10


4


2


1


24


9


1


6


9


3


2


21


10


3 10


9


3


3


28


11


3 14 10


28


12


1


3


8


1 2


14


Total 11 36


32 34


35


29


32


24


31


26


18


23 18 6 355


6


7


8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15


16


17 18 19 Total


5 1 14 7 3


38


6


37


7


14 13


7 2


43


3


10 1


40


5


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GRADUATES 1942 WAYLAND HIGH SCHOOL


Robert Justin Allen Shirley Ruth Beadle Richard E. Blake Patricia Ann Brooks John Calvin Bryant Mary Kathleen Carter Ernest Herbert Damon, Jr.


Dorothy Beatrice Deane


Beatrice Joanne Decatur


Wallace Eugene Decker


Arthur David Dooley, Jr.


James Edward Eagan


Marie Gertrude Eagan


Marjorie Jean Ellis


Helen Agnes Gladu


Barbara May Kinney


Louisa Valira LaMotte


William Douglas Leonard


Eleanor Laurie MacCallum


Kenneth William Megan


Gloria Elinor Nelson


John Range O'Connell, Jr. Joseph Patrick O'Day Irene Martha Perry


Barbara Helen Reid


Rita Olive Therrien


Frances Alberta Wells


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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE WAYLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY


The Library was fortunate in having Mrs. J. Fred Wheeler, who had served for many years as assistant, step in as acting Librarian upon the death of our former Librarian, Miss Mar- garet Wheeler. The trustees and townspeople are very much indebted to her for her co-operation and timely help during a difficult period.


In the middle of August, Miss Ruth Buchan took over the duties of Librarian. She brings an excellent background of training and experience to her new position. After graduation from the Springfield Library Training School, she worked two years as Assistant Librarian in Auburndale and four years in the main Newton Library.


Theone H. Morgan was appointed as trustee to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Elizabeth Raymond in May. John Wight and George Bogren both resigned as trustees upon their entry into the armed forces.


The trustees feel that the recent change in layout in the Children's Room is a real improvement. For some time, that part of the Library has needed attention and with the lowering of book cases and re-arrangement of furniture, the room is much better suited to the needs of young readers. Many people have been enthusiastic in their co-operation with the Librarian in this project. Their contributions have included gay drap- eries to brighten up the children's corner and Christmas greens and other decorations for the holiday season.


The flowers donated by citizens of the town have added greatly to the pleasure of those who use the Library. The Garden Club has very generously contributed a plant or flower arrangement each month.


A few minor changes have been made in the main room for the purpose of better serving the needs of the borrowers.


For many years, Mr. Shaw, a trustee, took great interest


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in the Library, particularly in the upkeep of the building, and the present trustees feel that the town should know that during Mr. Shaw's term, most of the expense of maintaining the build- ing was paid by him personally. Since his death, very little has been spent for this purpose. As a result, there are several rather costly repairs facing the trustees, such as the painting of the exterior trim, painting of the interior, a complete new heat- ing plant and modernization of the lighting in the reading room and at the desk. In all probability, these repairs must wait for the duration, but they will have to be done at the earliest pos- sible moment.


A change in the schedule of hours has been authorized by the trustees. Because of war, and at least for the winter, it has seemed desirable to close the Library evenings and to be open during the day. For some months, the Librarian has kept accurate figures on the number of people using the Library and at what hours. As a result, the following schedule has been adopted :


WAYLAND LIBRARY


Monday 10 A. M. - 6 P. M. Wednesday 10 A. M. - 6 P. M. Saturday 10 A. M. - 8 P. M.


COCHITUATE READING ROOM


Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 2 P. M. - 5 P. M. Saturday 2.30 P. M. - 9 P. M.


Being open in the morning hours in Wayland has two advantages : that of making the Library available to the schools and of combining a shopping trip with one to the Library. If it seems desirable to be open evenings during the summer, the hours will be changed for that period.


The trustees have turned over the use of the large base- ment room in Wayland to the Civilian Defense Organizattion for the duration.


It is the aim of the trustees to further extend the services of the Library. We are proud of the institution and feel that, particularly in these troubled times, it has much to offer every citizen of the town. Many communities have shown its interest by forming a "Friends of the Library" group which forms a nucleus to carry out various projects for the Library. A cam- paign to make every taxpayer an active borrower could be undertaken by such a group.


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As was the case last year, the Treasurer has omitted a separate report, since all the figures can be found in the Report of the Town Accountant.


ARTHUR C. K. HALLOCK, THEONE H. MORGAN, J. SIDNEY STONE.


Librarian's Report


My report this year will be, of necessity, brief. Having been here only a few months, I do not feel the statistics I could give at this time would present a true picture of the facts. The registration of borrowers, begun for the first time in October, is not complete ; and the Book Stock report will not be accurate until we are able to take a complete inventory. The circulation figures follow :


Main Library


Cochituate


No. of vols. % of whole No. of vols. % of whole


Juvenile circulation


2603


22


1421


17


Adult fiction


7417


61


6865


77


Adult non-fiction


2080


17


550


6


12100


8836


Per capita circulation 8


4


Average daily


77


34*


* Open only 3 hours daily


Since October we have been getting our books at a better discount, and so we expect to have more books for you from now on. There will be lists from time to time in the local papers, on the bulletin board at the Post Office, and copies for distribution in the libraries. Technical or other books of limited interest, which we cannot afford to purchase, can often be bor- rowed from the Division of Public Libraries in Boston or from a neighboring town. We have borrowed 30 books through this service since September.




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