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Charles Kirby Whittier Memorial
The Whittier Memorial project was completed in coopera- tion with the special committee set up for that purpose. A shaft of Chelmsford granite standing seven feet above the ground and suitable inscribed commemorates the services of Charles Kirby Whittier, the first citizen of Wayland to die in his country's service in World War II. It also serves as a useful road marker. Not only is this young man's sacrifice thus fittingly remembered, but in the process a traffic hazard has been removed at this point, the junction of Waltham Road with Concord Road, and a small public area has been provided which we hope as time goes on the Park Department will develop into a pleasant spot.
Possibilities at Other Intersections
In this connection may we point out that there are other intersections where similar bits of land should become the prop- erty of the town. One is at the meeting of Commonwealth Road with East Plain Street. Another is at the intersection of Training Field Road and Moore Road, and another at Glezen Lane and Concord Road. These strips of land should always be kept open for the benefit of the public and to avoid traffic accidents. They might also be used to commemorate the ser- vices of Wayland citizens in the war, if the committee on war memorials thinks it desirable.
Sub-division Approval
One sub-division was presented to the Board for approval during the year. This was an extension of Rich Valley Road running north from State Road East near the end of Pinebrook Road. The plans prepared by the developer have been adapted in such a way that all abuttors are satisfied, and we understand that lots have already been sold and construction of houses
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started. It is worthy of note that in approving Rich Valley Road on its present lines, the Board has been able to arrange some complicated transfers of land between abutting owners, with interests of mortgagees also involved, in such a way as to be helpful to all concerned.
To Sum Up
To sum up this report, and the many other matters con- sidered by the Board, but not detailed here, this board has a fundamental purpose. Wayland has been often described as a lovely country town. Changes are bound to come, however, and with the end of the war some are immediately before us. Yet if the people of the town wish it strongly enough (and we believe they do), both its natural beauties and those desirable features that have been added through three centuries of the town's life can be preserved along with the growth and improve- ment that will take place, and everyone who lives or works here will gain in the process.
HOWARD S. RUSSELL, ALLAN R. FINLAY, CHESTER H. HOBBS, FRANK S. TARR, FREDERICK S. WHITESIDE, CARL T. EMERY, Wayland Planning Board.
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REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
The Building Inspection Department submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1945.
The number of permits issued during 1945 are as follows : Building Permits
1 cow shed
1 sheep shed 7 hen houses
21 alterations
3 new houses
1 greenhouse
Electrical Permits
24 alterations
12 oil burners
2 new services
4 old houses
2 service installations
1 stoker
1 range
1 sign 1 hen house
This year it has been impossible to get the estimated cost of alterations and new houses as many of the jobs that have been started are not complete at the making of this report. This delay has been caused by people being compelled to shop around because they are unable to obtain all their materials from one dealer and this has caused big delays in completing their work.
During the summer months, Government priorities were lifted from many items of building materials, such as lumber, electrical and plumbing materials. However, the meager amount that was offered for sale was soon bought up, and this has forced the Government, during the month of December, to put priori- ties back on certain items of material to enable the servicemen to have top preferences.
Under the Sections 1 to 3 inclusive of Chapter 139 of the
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General Laws of the Commonwealth and Sections 6 to 11 in- clusive of Chapter 143 of the General Laws, eleven cottages were condemned due to the fact that they were dangerous to life and limb, and a fire menace. Eight of these were repaired and brought up to meet the Building Requirements of the Town. The other three were torn down at no cost to the Town by people who were anxious to get what lumber and other materials that they could salvage so they in turn could add a room or two to their own homes, and the material again, in this way, became taxable property.
Fees collected from both wiring and building permits dur- ing 1945 amounted to $119.00 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.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE For the Year Ending December 31, 1945
December 31, 1945.
Assault and Battery Drunkenness
6 4
This list includes arrests made by the State Police.
The Wayland Police served, during 1945, seventy-two sum- monses and warrants.
ERNEST H. DAMON, Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
The Board of Fire Engineers organized for 1945 as fol- lows: Theodore H. Harrington, Chief; Ernest H. Damon, Deputy Chief and Clerk of the Board; Homer L. MacDonald, Electrician; Thomas E. Hynes, District Chief, and Frank H. Carter, Clerk of the Wayland Company.
The year 1945 established new records not equalled for many years. Only 73 calls were recorded, as against 132 for the preceding year. 36 calls were answered by Wayland and 37 by Cochituate. 19 alarms were sounded for fires in buildings which included chimney, oil burner and one gas broiler fire. Grass and woods fires accounted for 35 more, while dump fires, rescue jobs, false and needless alarms made up the remainder.
The amount of money spent to maintain the department was less than $2,000.00. This was possible due to the very wet Spring and Fall seasons, holding down grass and woods fires.
We recommend the purchase of practically all of the Civilian Defense equipment now in town which can be had by the payment of a small fraction of what new material can be had, together with the much needed flood lighting outfit which we have asked for, for several years.
We are very glad to welcome back the firemen who served so well in the armed service. They have filled the gap in the department which caused us many anxious moments. There is no substitute for trained personnel.
THEODORE H. HARRINGTON, HOMER L. MacDONALD, ERNEST H. DAMON, THOMAS E. HYNES, FRANK H. CARTER.
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REPORT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT
The spraying this year was more difficult than for many years past. It rained part of every day through the spray- season and it was windy every day but two.
Insects harmful to trees were more numerous this year than they have been for years. They hatched over a much longer period of time than normal. Gypsy-moths hatch in a ten-day period normally but this year, due to the cold wet weather, they took six weeks from starting to finishing their hatching period. The Elm beetles normally hatch in two weeks; this year they took five weeks to all hatch out.
With all the rains and wind we had plus this long spread of hatching, it is easy to see that it was difficult to keep spray on the leaves as the insects hatched out.
This year a tent-caterpillar spray was put on early in the sprng, on all the streets in town. You will notice that this pest was controlled very well in our town.
The spraying to control the gypsy-moth and elm-beetles takes over two weeks of good weather. This year we sprayed all the town streets and property once. Many places where the insects were bad we sprayed twice. The gypsy-moth control was very good for as bad as they were this year. Our elm beetle control was very good in both the south and north ends of town but in the center of town some trees were not so good. The parking of cars on the streets there and leaving them all day makes it difficult to spray and is the reason they did not get a second spray.
The spray materials and sticker used were of the best qual- ity and the equipment was the latest out to spray with.
You fellow townspeople, who may have had a chance to observe the condition of the trees in our neighboring towns, know that the condition of our trees were far above the average.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES L. FULLICK, Moth Superintendent.
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
There have been some dead and dangerous trees taken down, that were left from the past wind storms. Some special tree work was done. There has been several shade trees pur- chased, to replace many that had to come down. Owing to the shortage of labor, I was unable to get them planted this year. Hope this condition will improve so they will be planted this year, 1946.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES L. FULLICK, Tree Warden.
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Report of work performed by the Sealer for the year 1945.
Sealed Not Sealed
Scales
Platform scales over 5,000 lbs. 1
Platform scales 100 to 5,000 1bs. 7
Spring scales 100 to 5,000 lbs. 0
Spring scales under 100 lbs.
17
Computing scales under 100 lbs.
9
1
Personal Weighing (slot)
1
Prescription scale Weights
1
Avoirdupois
1
Apothecary
14
Metric
14
Volumetric Measures
Liquid measure over 1 gallon
2
Liquid measure under 1 gallon
5
Liquid Measuring Devices
8
Gasoline meter systems
10
Oil pumps
17
Tank truck meter systems
2
Kerosene pumps
4
2
Grease measuring devices
9
Yard sticks ffi
1
Meter to one inch pipe inlet
10
Trial Weighings and Measurements of Commodities Sold
Total No. Tested
Number Correct
Under
Over
Bread
4
4
Ice
2
2
2
Potatoes
4
4
1
10
10
0
3
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD T. DAMON, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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Gasoline pumps
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
The Board of Health submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1945.
Permits Issued
Conducting undertaking establishment 1
Keeping swine
7
Building new cesspools f 4
Record of Diseases Dangerous to the Public Health
Chicken Pox
18
Scarlet Fever
15
Mumps
12
Dog Bites
11
Lobar Pneumonia
6
German Measles
3
Whooping Cough
3
Tuberculosis
2
Pneumonia
2
Measles
1
Diphtheria 1
The Board has investigated many complaints during the year, and all were taken care of.
The children entering school received the Anti-Toxin test for the prevention of diphtheria, recommended by the State Board of Health.
The Board believes that the different clinics held in the schools are very beneficial to the children, and it hopes that they will be continued.
The Board feels that there are many cases of diseases dangerous to the public health that are not reported. If you have a case of this nature in your house and you do not have a doctor, it should be reported by the head of the family.
WALDO L. LAWRENCE, Chairman, ERNEST H. DAMON, Clerk, CHESTER H. HOBBS.
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REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR
I herewith submit my report for 1945.
There have been twenty-two licenses issued to dealers to sell milk in the Town of Wayland.
A survey was made to ascertain the amount of milk sold, and the survey also showed that practically all milk was pasteur- ized.
The inspection of dairies was made and these found to be fulfilling all requirements.
Respectfully submitted, CHESTER H. HOBBS, Milk Inspector.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
January 1, 1946.
I wish to submit my report as Animal Inspector for the year 1945.
Number of Dogs quarantined 14 Number of Interstate Cattle Checked 156
Respectfully submitted, WARREN F. LAWRENCE, Inspector of Animals.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
January 1, 1946.
I wish to submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering for the year 1945.
17 hogs 1 calf
Respectfully submitted, WARREN F. LAWRENCE, Inspector of Slaughtering.
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REPORT OF WAYLAND DISTRICT NURSE For the Year Ending December 31, 1945
To the Citizens of Wayland :
Nursing visits, bedside care, dressings and other treatments
812
Prenatal visits
52
Postnatal visits
33
Advisory visits
50
Friendly visits
36
Pre-school visits
29
Social service calls
19
State Police Officer accompanied on
case (number of times) 1
Cases referred to State Police Social
Service Worker (number of times) 1
Cases accompanied to Hospitals (number of times ) 5
Several conferences were held this year with Social Service workers from various organizations and also with nursing con- sultants from the State Department.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY E. McNEIL, District Nurse.
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REPORT OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE --- 1945
During 1945, the same as previous war years, the work of the Middlesex County Extension Service was devoted to those projects which would help in the winning of the war.
The fact that Middlesex County farmers increased their production about one third over pre-war years is proof that everyone did his part in the food production program. Labor on farms was the critical factor in food production and a great deal of the time was spent on finding labor and making it avail- able. In addition to local help foreign labor was imported from Jamaica and Newfoundland and prisoners of war were used on market gardening and fruit farms.
Selective Service Boards cooperated fully in the whole pro- gram by trying to allow men to remain on farms who were absolutely essential. The Extension Service checked these farms and made reports to the local Selective Service Boards.
The usual assistance was given, such as assistance to Vic- tory gardeners, sending out information on spray schedules for fruit growers and market gardeners and keeping farmers in- formed as to the regulations on farm equipment, price schedules, especially for eggs and poultry, fruits and vegetables, and help with any emergency cases upon personal request.
With the homemakers of the county, food preservation and conservation in the home were the main projects. Information was given regarding successful methods of canning and freez- ing of fruits and vegetables as well as meats. Due to the severe shortage of clothing materials demonstrations were continued on clothing renovation, shortcuts in clothing construction and the maintenance of sewing machines. To help with general nutrition demonstrations were given in the best use of vege- tables, cooking with a minimum amount of sugar and prepara- tion of community meals.
Boys and girls were encouraged as usual to carry on 4-H Club work and developed such projects as food production, food
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preservation, clothing construction and meal preparation. This work was made possible only by volunteer local leaders and the active interest of local committee members and parents.
The Middlesex County Extension Service shares with other organizations, farmers, homemakers, young people, as well as those organizations interested in agriculture, the satis- faction of knowing that during war years for the most part agricultural products of the area were available in sufficient amounts so that there was actually no food shortage in any town within the county.
JOSEPH DECATUR, Town Director.
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REPORT OF ROAD COMMISSIONERS
To the citizens of the Town of Wayland :
The Board of Road Commissioners was organized with Joseph H. Decatur as Chairman.
Albert E. Potvin was unanimously appointed Superintend- ent of Highways.
Stone Bridge has been repaired and resurfaced and granite wheel guards installed. These improvements have been accom- plished without detracting from its original appearance.
Shawmut Avenue has been reconstructed and a sidewalk constructed.
The Commissioners have made several inspections, with the Superintendent, of the highways and equipment. The highways have been well maintained and the equipment has been kept in excellent condition.
The extra heavy snowfall in December caused a real test of the department's men and equipment ; and from the many ex- pressions of "well done" received, we believe most townspeople were well satisfied.
We are most certain that new Road Construction will be resumed this year under Chapter 90, wherein the Town pays approximately one-fourth of its cost.
We hope that a fund, as in the past, will be allocated for the purchase of new machinery or equipment.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH H. DECATUR, Chairman, ALVIN B. NEALE, WILLIAM J. SCOTLAND.
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REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
During the past year, our work consisted mainly of general maintenance, which includes gravelling, brush cutting, roadside trimming and cleaning drainage systems.
Approximately 31,000 gallons of Bituminous Materials were used for surface treatments on various roads throughout the town.
The condition of Shawmut Avenue made it necessary to excavate and reconstruct the entire street. The sidewalk was rebuilt while the street was under construction.
Extensive repairs were made to the old Stone Bridge on Stone Bridge Road. As the cost of upkeep of this bridge is shared by Framingham and Wayland, it was agreed that mate- rials be furnished by Framingham and that the work be done by our department.
The Chapter 90 Maintenance appropriation was used for surface treatments to Wayland Center, sections of Sudbury Road and E. Commonwealth Road as well as general mainten- ance work. Old Sudbury Road was widened between the bridges and the old wooden guard rail replaced with cement posts.
With the appropriation allotted for new equipment, the fol- lowing were purchased :- a 2-ton Ford Dump Truck from Way- land Motors, a 9-foot reversible snow plow and a Buckeye stone and sand spreader.
Respectfully submitted, ALBERT E. POTVIN, Highway Surveyor.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
The figures included in this report show the extent to which the general relief has been carried on at what we believe to be nearly an irreducible minimum. At the same time the total amount expended for the other two forms of relief-Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children-continues to in- crease, even when, as in the former case, the number of persons aided has remained almost at a standstill. We feel that the whole trend of recent legislation makes it certain that the amount expended for that branch of assistance will be certain to expand steadily, even if the more drastic changes suggested in the laws are not adopted. Last year we commented on the expected loss of a substantial amount of reimbursement from the Federal authorities because of certain methods this Board has used for certain expenditures. We are glad to report that through the persistence and persuasiveness of our efficient agent the Town has received the reimbursement.
Once again we are asking for enough funds so that in our opinion we should not be obliged to ask for any transfer to make up deficiencies and with the belief that such action is wise in view of the great uncertainties of the coming year.
Comparative figures as to gross and net expenditures and the detailed report of case loads follow. Other figures will be found in the Reports of the Town Treasurer and the Town Accountant.
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Comparative Statement of Expenditures and Reimbursements
GENERAL RELIEF Gross Expenditures Reimbursements
1942 $11,896.08 6,181.07
1943 $9,180.97 3,901.13
1944 $8,059.07
4,944.57
1945 $7.306.00 3,625.34
Net Cost
$5,715.01
$5,279.84
$3,114.50
$3,680.66
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Gross Expenditures Reimbursements
$35.029.26
$39,300.04
$40,166.98
$44,366.18
29,129.28
35,516.28
34,463.19
41,726.38
Net Cost
$5,899.98
$3,783.76
$5,703.79
$2,639.80
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Gross Expenditures
$2,565.93
$2,042.55
$3,771.33
$4,713.52
Reimbursements
1,414.49
1,956.96
1,653.83
2,496.29
Net Cost
$1,151.44
$ 85.59
$2,117.50
$2,217.23
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
Gross Expenditures
$3,138.35
$3,228.84
$3,727.39
$3,658.77
Reimbursements
539.10
637.24
599.42
627.20
Net Cost
$2,599.25
$2,591.60
$3,127.97
$3,031.57
SUMMARY
Total Gross Expenditures
$52,629.62
$53,752.40
$56,103.18
$60,044.47
Total Reimbursements
37,263.94
42,011.61
41,706.01
48,475.21
Total Net Cost
$15,365.78
$11,740.79
$14,397.17
$11,569.26
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Statistics
1944
1945
General Relief
Cases January 1
15
11
Cases December 31
12
12
Average monthly unemployable case load
12.4
11.4
Average gross expense per case per month $52.67
.91
.50
Average gross expense per case per month $49.41
$42.02
Total gross expenditures
$8,059.07
$7,306.00
Medical, hospital, etc. in above
$1,135.62
$784.94
Total net cost after reimbursement
$3,114.50
$3,680.66
Old Age Assistance
Cases January 1
80
80
Cases December 31
80
79
Average monthly case load
80
79.7
Average gross expense per case per month $41.84
$46.39
Total gross expenditures
$40,166.98
$44,366.18
Medical, hospital, etc. in above
$3,164.28
$2,571.53
Total net cost after reimbursement
$5,703.79
$2,639.80
Aid to Dependent Children
Cases January 1
3
4
Cases December 31
4
5
Average monthly case load
3.5
4.5
Average gross expense per case per month $86.01
$87.29
Total gross expenditures
$3,771.33
$4,713.52
Medical, hospital, etc. in above $116.93
$240.08
Total net cost after reimbursement
$2,117.50
$1,691.60
CARLISLE D. SCOTLAND, Chairman, GUSTAF M. BLOMGREN, J. SIDNEY STONE.
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$51.71
Average monthly employable case load
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
School Committee
AND THE
Superintendent of Schools OF THE
TOWN OF WAYLAND
For the Year Ending December 31, 1945
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION 1945-1946
School Committee
ALLAN R. FINLAY, Chairman
Term expires 1946 Term expires 1948
CORNELIUS J. MAGUIRE
CHARLES F. MOORE, JR.
Term expires 1947
Secretary and Superintendent of Schools OWEN B. KIERNAN Office, Center School, Wayland Tel. Wayland 294
School Physician FRANK C. ROMANO, M.D.
Tel. Natick 620-W
School Dentist REID A. RAWDING, D.M.D.
Tel. Waltham 2430
School Nurse
MARY E. McNEIL Tel. Wayland 47
Attendance Officer
MARY E. McNEIL
Tel. Wayland 47
Custodians
GEORGE F. DICKEY
ARTHUR L. BITTLE
FRANK J. KANE
High School Center School Cochituate School
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Wayland :
The School Committee herewith presents its departmental report for the year 1945, and urges careful consideration of the statistics and reports of subordinate officers contained herein.
We are deeply appreciative of the effort and cooperation of all who have contributed to the work and progress of the School Department during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
CORNELIUS J. MAGUIRE, CHARLES F. MOORE, JR., ALLAN R. FINLAY, School Committee.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Schools open January 2 Winter Vacation-Week of February 17
Spring Vacation-Week of April 14 Holiday-May 30
Elementary Schools close June 14 High Schools closes June 21 Schools open September 4 Holiday-October 25
Holiday-November 11
Holiday-November 21, 22
Christmas Vacation-December 20-30
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SCHOOL ENTRANCE
Any child who is five years and eight months of age on September first of the current school year may be admitted to the first grade. Any child who is five years and six months up to five years and eight months of age on September first of the current school year shall have the privilege of taking a pre- school examination, and if the mental age of the child is found to be at least five years and eight months he may be admitted to the first grade. Certificates of birth and vaccination are required at the time of entrance.
NO-SCHOOL SIGNAL
WBZ, WNAC and WEEI will broadcast the no-school announcement between 7:00 and 8:00 A. M. In addition two blasts will be sounded on the fire alarm in Wayland and five blasts in Cochituate at 7:30 A. M. It shall be the policy of the School Department, however, to order the no-school signal only in the most severe weather conditions or when the transporta- tion system is disrupted. At other times parents are expected to use their own judgment in sending children to school.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FOR 1945
Regular Appropriation
Transfer
$76,790.00 467.60
Total
$77,257.60 74,221.05
Expenditures
Unexpended Balance
$ 3,036.55
Summary of Receipts
General School Fund, Part I
$5,205.00
Tuition and Transportation of
State Wards 1,161.58
Total Receipts Summary of Receipts and Expenditures
$6,366.58
Expenditures
$74,221.05
Receipts
6,366.58
Net Cost of Department to Town
$67,854.47
Expenditures
General Control
Superintendent's Salary
$ 2,312.50
Other Expenses
1,475.95
Instruction
Teachers' Salaries
47,954.25
Textbooks
1,685.83
Supplies
1,313.94
Operation
Janitors' Salaries
4,635.01
Fuel
2,700.00
Miscellaneous
2,167.60
Buildings and Equipment
Maintenance and Outlay
1,000.00
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Other Agencies Transportation Health Libraries Sundries
7,945.00
650.00
299.71
81.26
Total Expenditures
$74,221.05
Teachers' Salaries+-1945
Allen, David J.
$ 3,150.00 570.00
Campbell, Jane N.
1,596.50
Clark, Herbert A.
4,070.00
*Collins, Dorothy M.
36.88
*Crowley, Nathalie F.
560.00
Currier, Doris G.
1,647.50
** Decatur, Agnes
30.00
Draper, Mabel S.
1,805.00
*Emerson, Annette
768.75
** Esty, Mabel K.
75.00
Foster, Janie C.
1,857.50
** Gladu, Elizabeth
117.50
Gladu, Francis R.
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