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Due to the increase of enrollment in the grade schools, con- siderably more time had to be used in examining the children. For this same reason, there naturally would be an increase in dental defects. Due to one reason or another, especially during this period of increased living costs, more and more children are taking advantage of the school dental services. The task of controlling dental caries in the teeth of children of school age with the limited time devoted to this work at present is one to which should be given considerable attention.
It is with deepest regret that I find it necessary to give up this vital work and, therefore, have tendered my resignation to you. I am very grateful for your cooperation and wish to thank Mrs. McNeil and all the teachers for their help in connection with this work.
Respectfully submitted, REID A. RAWDING, DM.D.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I hereby submit my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1947.
Dr. Corey, the school physician, was assisted at the yearly physical examinations in the fall. Notices of defects were sent to the parents and in some cases a follow-up by a home visit was made. Several defects have already been corrected.
Diphtheria immunization clinics sponsored by the Board of Health were held. At these clinics any school child who has not been immunized is given the opportunity to receive these Toxoid treatments by the school doctor. In January, 1947 Toxoid Booster shots were given to all pupils who already had the treatments. This was done because of the prevalence of diphtheria throughout the State.
Pupils were weighed and measured every three months during the school year.
Dr. Rawding, the school dentist, was assisted two morn- ings a week at the Dental Clinic, which was held in the Way- land and Cochituate Buildings.
On May 20 a pre-school conference was conducted in Way- land and two days later in Cochituate. Children attending were examined by the school doctor. Parents were urged to have their children's physical defects corrected before they entered school. As in the past, many children unable to attend the con- ferences were examined by the family physician. Miss Morrill assisted in Cochituate and Miss Salmon in Wayland.
The Massachusetts vision test was given in the schools. Notices were sent to the parents of children found to have indi- cation of visual defects. In some cases follow-up visits were made to the home. It is not expected that all sight defects will be found, but the child who indicates a probable defect is re- ferred to a specialist or clinic for further examination. To date many visual defects have been corrected.
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In case of infectious disease or accident, pupils were re- ferred to the school physician.
Visits were made daily to the grade schools when possible, and absences of three or more days were checked.
Home visits to school children 181
Children accompanied home from school 10
Children excluded because of infection 30
Children excluded because of question of contagion 0
Children referred to social service agencies 3
Children accompanied to hospital 3
Respectfully submitted,
MARY E. McNEIL.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
To the Superintendent of Schools:
During the year I have had forty-three cases of question- able absence reported to me.
Number of students accompanied to school 6
Number having no legitimate excuse 21
Number having legitimate excuse 2 Number of truants 20
Chapter 77, Section 3 of the General Laws Relating to Education reads as follows :
"Habitual truants-a child between seven and sixteen who willfully and habitually absents himself from school contrary to Section One of Chapter Seventy-six, shall be deemed a habitual truant, and, unless placed on probation as provided in Section Seven, may, on complaint of a super- visor of attendance, be committed to a county training school."
Respectfully submitted,
MARY E. McNEIL.
REGISTRATION OF MINORS October 1, 1947
Age Group
5 - 7
7 - 16
Total
Boys
95
352
447
Girls
72
316
388
Total
167
668
835
Distribution:
Public Schools
100
631
731
Private Schools
15*
33
48
Vocational Schools
State Schools
0
2
2
Not in School
52
2
54
Total
167
668
835
* Includes membership of Wayland Junior Town House
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MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE October 1, 1947
BOYS
Grade
8 41 3
52
2
11 36 7 1
55
3
40
4
32
5
35
6
9 14 10 2 8 12 7 4
31
8
4 15 1 9
7
1
1
33
10
3 7
8
4
22
11
7 15
5
1
28
12
4 9
4
2
3
22
PG
1
1
Total
8 52 44 37 34 32 35 27 34 28 25 34 19
7 2 3 421
GIRLS
Grade
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Totals 40 1 6 30 4
2
4 22 3
29
3 3 25 4
32
4
2 26 3 1 10 16
5
1 1
33
6
11 17
5 2 1
36
7
1 8 14 9 . 7 20
4
31
9
2 6 17 6 2
33
10
9 8 6 3'
26
11
4 12
2
1
19
12
4
8
3
1
16
Total 6 34 29 30 40 31
31 29 38 31 18 24 13
4 1 359
Grand Total
780
5 25 10 5 17 8 2 6 15 11 1
2
35
7
35
9
11 4 1 8 6
32
5
32
8
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Totals 1
200
ORGANIZATION OF TEACHING STAFF, JANUARY 1, 1948
Names
Position
Education Elected
High School Radcliffe Morrill, Headmaster
Mathematics
St. Stephen's College, A.B. 1946 * Harvard University, Ed.M. *University of Chicago *Boston University Brown University, Ph.B. 1918
David J. Allen, Dean
Mathematics Science
*Washington University Salem State College 1921
*Columbia University
*Boston University, B.B.A., M.B.A.
*Boston University, A.B. 1924
*Columbia University, A.M. *Boston School of Modern Languages Emmanuel College, A.B. 1945
Mary E. O'Neil
English Social Studies
Janie C. Foster
Household Arts Social Studies
*Boston University *University Extension
*Simmons College Emmanuel College, A.B. 1943
M. Rita Kelley
Commercial English *University Extension
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Maude E. Merrithew Commercial
A. Marion Simpson
Languages
* Radcliffe College, A.M. *Harvard University Framingham State College 1929
.
Names Francis R. Gladu
Joseph P. Nathanson
Center Elementary School Mabel S. Draper, Principal
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William F. Herlihy
English Social Studies
Samuel P. Strickland
=
History Science Physical Education
*Boston University
Grade VI Western Reserve University, B.S. 1947
Eva M. Gately
Grade V
Mary McDonnell
Grade IV
Education
Elected Tufts College, B.S.C.E. 1928 *Harvard School of Physical Education *University Extension
University of New Hampshire, B.S. 1946 *Boston University *University of Paris (U. S. Army)
Mathematics
Framingham State College 1921
* Harvard University *University Extension
Holy Cross College, A.B. 1947
Harvard University, A.M. Hyannis State College, B.S. 1946
Florence C. Shohl
Position
Science Social Studies
Business Mathematics Science Physical Education
*Boston University *University Extension 1944 Gorham Normal *Aroostock State College *Boston University Lowell State College, B.S. in Ed. 1946
Ruth R. Kerrigan
Phyllis B. Bates
Grade III Grade II
Catherine T. Salmon Grade I
Cochituate Elementary School Mary Kerr, Principal
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Clement J. Hasenfus
English
Peter M. Dziejma
Doris G. Currier
Grade V
Edith M. Lindsay
Elizabeth A. Paget Jane N. Campbell
Grade IV Grade III Grade II
Wheelock College, B.S. in Ed. 1945
*Boston University Leslie College 1945
*Harvard University *Stout Institute *Boston University Framingham State College, B.S. in Ed. 1945
*Boston University
English Framingham State College 1920
Mathematics Social Studies
*Hyannis State College *University Extension Boston College, A.B. 1947
Science Social Studies Grade VI
*Boston University
Fitchburg State College, B.S. in Ed. 1946 *University of Biarritz ( U. S. Army) *Boston University Framingham State College 1934
*University Extension Framingham State College 1934
Boston Teachers College, B.S. in Ed. 1946 Framingham State College 1916
*Boston University *University Extension
Names Ethelyn R. Morrill
Position Grade I
Education Framingham State College *Boston University *University Extension Southern Methodist University, A.B. 1947 *University of Texas
Elected 1920
Lucibel T. Schaus
Grade I
Supervisors Louise E. Winston
Remedial
*Boston Teachers College, B.S. in Ed., Ed.M. 1945
Marjorie P. Sisson
Physical Education
*University Extension *Boston University Bridgewater State College, B.S. in Ed. 1946
Portland Art
1926
*Hyannis State College *Keene Normal
* Massachusetts School of Art New England Conservatory of Music, Mus. B. 1947
Mary Louise James
Nature
*Boston University, A.B. 1946
William L. Rinehart Penmanship
University of Pittsburg, B.S. in Ed., M.A. 1946
*Harvard University
* Additional credit courses
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Marguerite E. Peaslee Art
Pauline N. Radford Music
REPORT OF WAYLAND FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Nineteen forty-seven has proven to be a satisfactory year for the Wayland Free Public Library in two respects, at least. First, there has been closer cooperation with the schools, even than in previous years. The Wayland High School has made more use of the facilities of the public library than usual, and it is hoped that this library will be able to provide sufficient material to efficiently supplement the excellent and well equipped school library.
Secondly, the Library has made a good gain in circulation of books this year, which is the criterion by which all libraries are judged : perhaps, in some cases, unjustly. From the statis- tics below, it will be seen that the Library has made an increase of 1,603 in books loaned.
The registration of borrowers shows an increase of 203 names of which 122 are in Wayland, and 81 from Cochituate.
At the beginning of the school year the librarian was in- vited by Mrs. Draper, the principal, and the teachers of the Center School to a tea for the purpose of renewing acquain- tance, and making plans for continued cooperation between the Public Library and the grade schools. Partly as a result of this meeting collections of books have been sent to most of the school rooms. Grades seven and eight with their teachers have come to the Library for an introduction to the Library's refer- ence books, of which some new ones have been acquired. Groups of boys and girls from Grade five visited the Library to secure appropriate material for school projects. Pupils from Grade six came to see the new books for Book Week, and Grade two has been to the Library three times with their teacher who read stories to them, and encouraged them to take home books suitable for their own reading. The teacher of remedial read- ing selected a deposit of books to be used in her work with stu- dents. There are also two deposits of books in the High School, particularly for the use of Freshmen and Seniors.
Another improvement in library service has been inaugur-
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ated this year. Beginning with March 1, 1947 the Library has been open to the public one evening and two more days than formerly. The hours are now as follows: Monday, Wednes- day and Saturday, 10:00 to 1:00 and 2:00 to 8:30; Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 to 1:00 and 2:00 to 5:00, and closed all day Thursday.
With these increased hours it has been necessary to have part-time assistance, and the Library is fortunate in securing Mrs. J. Fred Wheeler's services for six hours a week. It would be desirable to have someone for longer periods.
The information as to the new hours, and the fact of the Wayland Library being the first public library established in Massachusetts in 1848, and the second public library in the United States, may be seen on the handsome new sign placed this year in front of the building near the sidewalk. A small sign calling attention to the location of the Shaw Memorial room is placed on the side lawn.
The Library Trustees celebrated the opening of the Shaw Room by three exhibits which were attended by crowds that rewarded the efforts of the trustees, exhibitors, and committees who took charge.
The Hobby Show was a varied assemblage of the arts and crafts, the work of Wayland people, which was a great credit to the talent and artistic ability found in Wayland.
F. Wenderoth Saunders, a former resident of Wayland, and well known illustrator and painter presented an exhibit of his pictures, mostly landscapes, in conjunction with Ruth Steed Fuller who had a fine display of her work as a successful por- trait painter.
In April Marguerite Elliott Peaslee, teacher of art in the public schools showed many of her oil paintings and sketches, which were admired by many visitors.
Book Week brought Mr. and Mrs. John Cronan of Boston, who for many years have reserved Thursday of that week for Wayland. The fifth, sixth and seventh grades of the Wayland and Cochituate schools with their teachers came in two groups, and were highly entertained by the stories so delightfully told by these noted story-tellers. Also for the week a collection of about eighty new books were kept on display, to be circulated later to many eager young readers.
The figures on the circulation of all books are as follows :
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Number of volumes
Wayland
Cochituate
1946
1947
1946
1947
Adult fiction
8.008
8,226
6,084
6,383
Adult non-fiction
4,276
4,765
628
628
Juvenile
5,005
5,592
1,598
1,744
Loaned to schools
36
345
Totals
17,325
18,928
8,310
8,755
The Cochituate Branch of which Mrs. Gertrude D. Bishop is librarian is to be congratulated on its substantial gain in the circulation of books-445. Their book stock consists of 6,835 volumes of which 126 have been added this year, not counting the set of World Book Encyclopedia which has been placed in the Reading Room for an indefinite period. Patrons of the Reading Room have continued to donate books, papers and magazines to be sold for the benefit of Cushing Veteran's Hos- pital. Weekly loans of books to the Branch have been trans- ported by Alfred Damon.
The Trustees of this Library have given generously of their time and attention to make the Library of more service to the community. Libraries everywhere are taking a more important part in global education, which should be the great- est agency in saving the world.
In this effort to improve our local Library, the Friends of the Library have furnished a good share. Their report is ap- pended.
Respectfully submitted, E. FRANCES ABBOTT, Librarian.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Membership in the Friends of the Wayland Library has increased during 1947 from about 90 to over 150. The support of these members has made possible an expansion of our activ- ities to further interest in our library services.
In 1947, we continued the Book Chat Teas during the months of February, March, and April. Our chief stress, how- ever, was placed on activities for the children to draw them into our libraries. Story hours have been held in both our libraries
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with an average attendance of 25 in Cochituate and 40 in Way- land. Movies were shown on four Saturday mornings in the Francis Shaw Room to an attendance ranging from 50 to 100 children for each showing. Both of these activities will con- tinue in 1948 on a more regular basis. We have a contract with Visual Education Service to supply us with good children's films at regular intervals during the spring and fall.
A Constitution and By-laws were adopted at our first gen- eral meeting for Friends and their guests. Speakers were secured for our other two general meetings.
In celebration of National Book Week, the Friends spon- sored a Children's Book Fair on November 21-23. Over 350 titles from ten leading children's publishers were displayed in the Francis Shaw Room. Those who visited the Fair acclaimed it enthusiastically as the best and most attractive display of juvenile books they had ever seen. The 80 persons attending bought 114 titles which, after expenses, netted us $35.41. This money will be used to purchase books and references for the use of our young people using the libraries.
All activities and publicity is paid for from membership dues. We hope to increase our membership again during 1948. A large membership will enable us to increase our contribution towards making our libraries a cultural center for the commun- ity.
NEWBURY LeB. MORSE, Chairman.
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· REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS
The season of 1947 showed excellent development as far as park maintenance was concerned.
First, the almost obsolete park tractor was repaired at a nominal fee. Then, a purchase of a pneumatic tired gang mower gave the Department the first piece of efficient and fairly modern equipment they have ever had. This unit is usd mainly in mowing the athletic fields at both ends of town.
The new high school field was turned over to the athletes for their programs.
Working with the Planning Board, a survey of the weed conditions in Dudley Pond was made by professional engineers. Their report recommended an extensive and an expensive pro- gram to attempt to rid the pond of its weeds.
The Selectmen are, at the present time, working with other town officials relative to an efficient manner of controlling the weed menace.
The Board wishes to thank Town Departments who have so ably assisted them during the 1947 season.
NATHANIEL HAMLEN, Chairman, ALTON L. FLANDERS, JR., Clerk, FRANK S. TARR.
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REPORT OF WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Wayland :
The Board organized with Fern Taylor, Chairman ; Alfred C. Damon, Clerk, and George W. Lewis. Alfred A. Lamarine was appointed Departmental Engineer, John Phylis Superin- tendent, and Charles Potvin, Stationary Engineer. Mrs. Caro- lyn Lewis was appointed assistant clerk.
As you all know our water supply has not been adequate to cover the peak load which exists in the summer, therefore a new well had to be installed. A series of test wells were made to determine the best source of supply, which was located on the Schofield property at Old Connecticut Path. A 24-inch gravel packed well was installed at this location and upon test- ing produced approximately 500 gallons of water per minute. Pipe has been delivered to said location, which, in the near future, will be used to connect the well to the present system.
On November 12, 1946 bids were received for the installa- tion of pumping equipment at the new well. The contract was awarded to D. L. Maher Company as they were the lowest bidders.
A serious condition exists at the Baldwin's Pond Bathing Beach. The State Department of Public Health has condemned the chemical toilets now in use and recommend the installation of a flush closet in the girls' room, and a flush closet and 3-foot trough urinal in the boys' toilet which will discharge through a 6-inch sewer to a cesspool. The cost for these installations will have to be supported by the Town, therefore an appropriation will have to be made to cover same.
FERN A. TAYLOR, Chairman, ALFRED C. DAMON, Clerk, GEORGE W. LEWIS.
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Superintendent of Water Works Report
SERVICES
New installation
51
Renewed 13
Repaired 7
Leaks in street 7
Meters in use
25
Total services December 31
1,216
MAINS
There were 2 leaks. 1 on the 11/2-inch line at Castle Road and 1 on the 11/2-inch line called the Bent line. These pipes are in bad condition.
MAIN EXTENSION
1,000 feet 6-inch on Rich Valley Road.
436 feet 6-inch on Hayward Road.
500 feet 8-inch on Springhill Road.
600 feet 8-inch on Woodridge Road.
1,200 feet 8-inch on Fox Meadow Lane.
All mains, hydrants and necessary gates were installed and paid for by private expense.
HYDRANTS
All hydrants were inspected; 9 repaired. For the last several years all hydrants that had to be repaired were the Smith type which were installed with the new system at the center.
1 new installation was on Fox Meadow Lane.
Total street hydrants 186
PUMPING STATION
The diesel engines and pumps are 20 years old. No major repairs or breakdown this year.
Gallons Delivered
1947 148,563,940
1946 153,286,255
1945
147,405,000
I wish to thank the people that shoveled the snow away from their hydrants.
Respectfully yours, JOHN PHYLIS.
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REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
Your Commissioners respectfully present to the citizens of the town, the following report of the activities of the Cemetery Department for the year 1947.
Five more lots have been placed under perpetual care by the gift of the following Perpetual Care Funds.
July 26 George J. Sumter Fund, $200.00 Bequest of George J. Sumter, for the care of Lot 61, Sec. A, Lakeview Cemetery.
July 26 Carrie T. Elkins Fund, $100.00 Gift of Carrie T. Elkins, for the care of Lot 82, Sec. F, Lakeview Cemetery.
Sept. 27 William Hardy Fund, $150.00
Gift of William Hardy, for the care of Lot 40, Sec. C, Lakeview Cemetery.
Dec. 6 George F. Poutasse Fund, $150.00
From the estate of George F. Poutasse, for the care of Lot 101, Extension North Cemetery.
Dec. 25 Leonard Loker Fund, $150.00
Gift of Clara R. Loker, for the care of Lot 75, Sec. C, Lakeview Cemetery.
Making a total of $750.00, and increasing the number of Per- petual Care Funds to 158, and the amount so invested to $28,275.00 ; and providing for the care of 202 lots.
In addition 63 persons paid small sums totalling $266.00 for the care of their lots through the year.
These two departments provide for the care of perhaps one-fourth of the lots in our cemeteries. The remaining three- fourths have been kept presentable by the Town at a constantly increasing expense drawn from the tax contributions of all tax- payers whether owners of lots or not. This is manifestly unfair. Believing, as we have repeatedly pointed out that it is the manifest duty of all lot owners to provide for the care of the lots assigned to them, your Commissioners are carefully considering ways of bringing this about as a requirement. This
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situation is met in one town in this state by fixing a yearly fee for each lot not under perpetual care and keeping a strict account of all payments made ; with the requirement that all arrears be settled before a further burial may be made. The Town's contribution would then care for roads and walks, up- keep of tomb, supplying proper fencing, tools and supplies, lay- ing out and development of new areas.
Eight lots and two single graves have been sold in Lake- view Cemetery ; five lots sold and one exchange of lots made, in the North Cemetery ; bringing a total of $435.00.
Forty-two burials have been made; thirty-four in Lake- view Cemetery, seven in the North Cemetery, and one in the Center Cemetery. Two bodies have been moved to new loca- tions, one in Lakeview and one in the North Cemetery; and four bodies are now entombed, waiting burial in the spring in Lakeview. $990.00 was received for these services.
Twelve foundations were prepared for the erection of stones, and one stone was relocated at a total expense to the lot owners of $132.00.
WARREN D. VALENTINE, Clerk.
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INDEX
Board of Assessors. Report of the 128
Board of Fire Engineers, Report of the 145
Board of Health, Report of the 153
Board of Public Welfare, Report of
159
Board of Selectmen, Report of the 83
Building Inspector. Report of the
151
Cemetery Commissioners, Report of the
212
Chief of Police, Report of
143
Commissioners of Trust Funds, Report of
121
District Nurse, Report of 155
Finance Committee, Report of the
Budget for 1948 28
Highway Department, Report of the 158
Inspector of Animals, Report of 154
Inspector of Plumbing, Report of 150
Inspector of Slaughtering, Report of 154
Jury List-1947 81
Middlesex County Extension Work, Report of the 156
Milk Inspector, Report of
154
Moth Superintendent. Report of
149
Officers of the Town of Wayland
3
Park Commissioners, Report of the
209
Parmenter Hospital Fund, Report of Committee
122
Planning Board. Report of the
135
Public Library, Report of the
205
Results of Town Election, March 3, 1947
69
Road Commissioners' Report 157
School Department Report :
School Organization, 1947-1948 162
School Committee, Report of the 163
School Calendar and Other Information 164
Financial Statement 165
Superintendent of Schools, Report of the 168
Headmaster of the High School, Report of the 178
Commencement Exercises, Class of 1947 185
25
Supervisor of Physical Education, Report of the 187 Art Supervisor, Report of the 189
Supervisor of Vocal Music, Report of the 191
Penmanship Supervisor, Report of the 193
School Physician, Report of the 194
School Clinic, Report of the 196
School Nurse, Report of the 197
Supervisor of Attendance, Report of the 199
Registration of Minors, October 1, 1947 199
Membership by Age and Grade 200
Organization of Teaching Staff, January 1, 1948 201
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of the
148
Serviceman's Committee, Report of the
155
Tax Collector, Report of the 124
Town Accountant's Report :
Receipts 85
Expenditures 89
Recapitulation-1947 Receipts
105
Recapitulation-1947 Expenditures 106
Reserve Fund 107
Water Accounts Receivable 108
Water Available Surplus 108
1947 Estimated Receipts Classified 109
Excess and Deficiency (Surplus Revenue ) 111
Statement 112
Town Clerk's Report :
Births 71
Deaths
75
Marriages 77
Dog Licenses-1947 80
Town Treasurer, Report of the 114
Tree Warden, Report of 150
Votes Enacted at the Annual Town Meeting 42
Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 10
Water Department, Report of 210
Superintendent of Water Works Report 211
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