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I feel the response of the teaching staff has been most whole hearted. The professional spirit has been aroused so that there is not only a willingness but a desire to follow any practical suggestion for improvement and to enter enthusiastically any campaign that has for its aim the advancement of our educational practice.
Some of the concrete means by which these activities are carried out may be mentioned: (1) visits by the superintendent to the classrooms to note progress, dis- cover needs, give encouragement, suggest further steps, demonstrate procedures, give examinations etc., (2) conferences with individual teachers at close of school for careful analysis of problems, (3) teachers' meetings for presentation of general plans and discussions, (4) letters to all teachers giving many details of activities under discussion, (5) a plan for professional reading by
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the teachers, (6) arrangement for attendance at lec- tures given locally or in nearby cities by noted experts. All of these means have been in use during the past year. Closely allied to the principle of supervision is the responsibility on the part of the superintendent to be the guiding force in shaping the work of the system. He must set standards and goals, stimulate interest to strive towards them and suggest means for reaching these objectives. No one can originate such an ideal accom- plishment. He must build on the old by first filling himself with the best that can be gained from others. Thus he must devote time to professional study and analysis of school problems, attend lectures by leading thinkers on educational and social movements, take part in group discussions with others engaged in similar tasks and attend conferences and conventions where these topics will be treated by recognized leaders.
One important objective before all of us in the Plain- ville School system at present is the attempt to study the individual child-to make class procedure, educa- tional standards, time schedules, and subject matter, while worthy and necessary in themselves, secondary to knowing, reaching, and fulfilling the needs of the individual child. Under our conditions it is not possible to meet this objective as fully as it should be done. It is significant that the interest in educational matters has turned from the subject matter to interest in the de- velopment of the pupil himself. During the past year by means of a lecture, teachers' meetings for study and conference on means of analyzing the accomplishments, needs, habits, possibilities, etc. of each pupil, and by conferences with each teacher an attempt has been made to make a beginning in this important work. A pupil should be able to look back on his school days and say that his teachers were, next to his parents, the ones who were most interested and helpful in his educational growth.
As the executive agent of the school committee the superintendent must be active in carrying out the policies adopted by the committee. Countless details of administration affecting all pupils, teachers, and all who do business with the school department come up for action. The financial status of the department must be maintained in accordance with the budget. These details are important for the smooth operation of the school system.
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I recommend to the School Committee special con- sideration of the following topics.
The staff of the high school should be composed of teachers with not only excellent training but with pre- vious satisfactory teaching experience. In this way, I believe, it will be possible to establish higher standards and give greater assistance to the pupils in striving to reach these standards. A start in this direction has been made this year. In order to retain teachers meeting these requirements or to secure those so qualified the present salary schedule must be raised. If this principle is accepted and maintained for some time, the increased effectiveness of the high school will be evident.
The co-operation of the parents is constantly urged by school officials. As pupils progress to higher grades and into the high school there is usually a decreased de- sire on the part of the pupils to have their parents in real touch with their school work. The need is, how- ever, for more co-operation of parents and teachers in order to see that the pupils give full application of their energies to the increasingly diverse and difficult school studiés. Almost without exception if a parent visits the teacher to find out the quality of work and school atti- tude of his or her son or daughter, the school record of that pupil improves. No report card system can accom- plish a fractional part of what the co-operative meeting of parent and teacher can do. More means for securing this objective should be encouraged.
It would be a help to the operation of the high school classes if the graduation of the senior class could be carried out a week or ten days before the actual close of the term for the remainder of the school. This practice is in use in a number of high schools and has the approval of the State Department of Education.
The school budget represents the need for the salary schedule for 1930, laboratory equipment, separate fire alarm systems, metal weather strips for the windows in one or two classrooms, maintenance of heating and toilet systems. The other items of school operation are estim- ated at practically the same amount as in the past.
In accordance with past custom I am summarizing the reports which have been submitted to me by those in charge of special school activities.
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From report of Mr. Harry L. Dixon, Principal of the High School : A careful statement of school activities- tennis, basketball, plays, clubs-and of the present op- eration of the organization of the high school subjects is given in the report. Some quotations from the report are given below.
"Some of the most important habits which are en- couraged by the schools are the following : Punctuality, Reliability, Attentiveness, Self-Reliance ; Dependability ; Purpose ; Honesty and Sportsmanship."
"The school day in Plainville is short and there is NOT TIME ENOUGH in school to do all of the studying which is necessary. Realizing this parents should see to it that their children spend, at home, no less than 2 hours on their lessons for each day."
"The parents can best judge the work of the school by seeing it in action. Often the idea given to the parents by their children is seen in an entirely different light when carefully explained by the teachers. Parent- teacher contacts are most valuable and tend to make for a clearer understanding if they meet in frank conference to find out what is best for the child concerned."
"To promote a better feeling among the students and between the students and the teachers is the aim of the Student Council as given in its own general statement of purpose. The meetings so far have taken up among other things the following topics: Proper Use of the Study Period; Keeping the School Cleaner ; Eligibility for Athletic Teams; Means by Which Movement Be- tween Classes Can Be Improved; Attitude of Student Toward Teachers; Apparent Injustice of Teachers ; Lunch Room Disorder; Courtesies. In these meetings I try to get a real, honest, and frank expression of opinion. So far there have been some rather spirited discussions. The students differ with each other as much as they do with the teachers. In some instances they have brought charges against fellow Council mem- bers who were not living up to the decisions of the group. This I believe gives a fair idea of the way this organization is working to date. I hope that much good may result for the whole school, but of this I am certain, the members of the Student Council will benefit greatly anyway."
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"On a larger scale we have made another effort to bring about a clearer understanding between the pupils and the teachers. This has been the introduction during the last few weeks of school of a school Assembly on Monday, the first preiod. I have taken the greater part of the time in these meetings with a discussion designed to answer the questions and objections that the student might have to decisions which had been reached by the faculty. It has been rather hard to get an open discus- sion started here but they are beginning to show signs of overcoming their natural timidity. It is possible that the question of Study Habits will be taken up in a series of these meetings. This assembly is certainly helping to arouse the pupils from their week-end langor which has formerly made Monday the poorest day of the week as far as accomplishment was concerned. A question box is to be provided so that those who are too timid may ask that their stated problem may be discussed."
From report of Harriet Washburn, Supervisor of Music :
A careful statement of progress and changes in this department is given. Excellent results in three part singing is noted in the grammar grades. Classes in instrumental music are being started under plan of individual lessons given by Mr. Le Clair. The high school orchestra has increased in size.
From report of Rowena B. Rice, Supervisor of Art :
The teachers are working under a monthly outline with regular visits by the supervisor. The mechanical drawing and free hand drawing classes in the high school have a greater time allowance. There are many more pupils now interested in this subject. The Hand Craft Class in the high school is doing many kinds of valuable art work. Members of this class under the direction of Mrs. Rice gave much time during the spring vacation to the decoration of the lunch room.
From report of Alice Hardy McNeill, Supervisor of Penmanship :
In June all teachers had secured the teachers' cer- tificate issued by the Palmer Company. Eighty-four percent of all pupils secured the appropriate award for their grade. Scales for judging quality of work in pen- manship have been placed in all rooms. A special class
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has been organized in the high school. Earnest effort is being made to have the drill in penmanship carry over to all written work.
From report of Domestic Science Teacher and Director of School Lunch, Mary J. Croke :
The new course of study in Domestic Science which was printed this year under the direction of the State Department of Education has been used as the basis of the instruction in these classes. A demonstration lesson was given for the mothers and friends. Every effort has been given to make the work practical. The lunch room continues satisfactory and on a self-supporting basis.
From the report of the School Nurse. Mrs. Ruah M. Harris :
The annual examinations by the school physician assisted by the nurse were completed during September. A number of cases of impetigo and chicken pox have occurred. All cases of contagious diseases are promptly reported to the Board of Health. Twenty-two children received the toxin-antitoxin treatment for diphtheria at a series of clinics held during December.
I appreciate the kind co-operation and support of the School Committee. I have endeavored to return this in full measure and thus we have worked unitedly for the steady progress of public education in our town.
Respectfully, LAURENCE G. NOURSE.
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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL June 27, 1929
Class Colors-Rose and Silver Motto-"Success is the reward of Merit" Class Flower-Red Rose Bud
Program
Processional School Invocation
Rev. John Rex Shepler
Song-The Jolly Beggar Eldridge
School
*Salutatory-True Americanism Robert Welles Root Class History Edward Joseph Brady Music-Thistle Down .. V. N. Scholes
Orchestra
Essay-President of the United States.
Class Prophesy Richard Milton Cobb
Esther Gertrude Peckham
Song-Cadets on Parade Lowe
School
Oration-Conservation of our Natural Resources,
Merrill Nelson Falk
*Valedictory-A Truly Useful Life . . Alta Mae Rhodes Presentation of Alumni Awards Frank O. Corbin Presentation of Diplomas,
Charles H. Peasley, Chairman School Committee Class Ode Benediction
Recessional
Rev. John Rex Shepler
Graduates
*Scholarship Tie, Part selected by lot.
Class Roll
General
Edward Joseph Brady Richard Milton Cobb
Merrill Nelson Falk
Alta Mae Rhodes
Richard Milton Cobb
Robert Welles Root Frances Ella Strople
Commercial Mary Blanche Nora Benoit Maida Louise King Esther Gertrude Peckham Willard Addison Sherman Maida Louise King
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Tune-"The Long White Road" The time has come for us to part The days of high school gone It saddens each and every heart Though now new thoughts are born Our life work will be hard 'tis true And bring unhappy hours But we'll do our best every day And all that's in our power.
The road that leads us to our goal Is long and rough and steep But none of us will give it up The vows we've made we'll keep "Success is the reward of merit" Is our motto now We will not forget it when to the world We from P. H. S. will go.
ESTHER GERTRUDE PECKHAM, '29.
GRADUATION EXERCISES OF PLAINVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL June 13, 1929
Operetta-"The Royal Playmate" Musical Director
MRS. HARRIET F. WASHBURN Presentation of Diplomas LAURENCE G. NOURSE, Superintendent of Schools.
Graduates
Kenneth Hamilton Darling Clarence Harryington Dyer George Maurice Falk Lester Vernon Grant Edward Clement Heintz
Dorothea Mary Dyer Dorothy Mae Etter Thelma Eloise Everett Alice Gertrude Fairbanks Clarice Eugenia Gaskin
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Clarence Frederick Keith
Winnifred Luella Hayes
Merrill Clifford Nash Corris Mabelle Shirley Hofman Wallace Herman Peckham, Jr. Paul Sadowski Marion Elsbeth King Norma Elizabeth Proal Arnold White Barbara Rhodes Otto William Wolf Dorothy Frances Schaefer Evelyn Patricia Bennett Nettie Louise Snell Irene May Brockway Nettie Althea Whiting Beryl Annette Kenerson Barbara Janette Woodward
Perfect Attendance For The School Year
1928 - 1929
High School
Harriet Brockway Verna Proal Edna Worthington Ruth Wilkins
Richard Cobb Vincent Franklin Alton French Helen Roebuck
Grade 8
Dorothy Etter
Grade 7
Elizabeth Patton
George Gryzenda
Grade 6
Laurence Fied
Ralph Keyes
Grade 4
Lois Kenerson
Grade 3 Yvonne Brodeur
Grade 2 Howard Reid
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STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1929
Average number of days the Elementary Schools were in session
Plainville 178
Average for State (Group III Towns) 180
Number of days the High School was in session
Plainville 190
Average for State (Group III Towns) 184
Expenditure for support of Elementary Schools, exclu- sive of general control, per pupil in average membership
Plainville $67.00
Average for State (Group III Towns) 68.74
Expenditure for support of High Schools, exclusive of general control, per pupil in average membership
Plainville $128.94
147.91
Extracts from the School Census of October, 1929
Males Females Total
63
Pupils between 5 and 7
121
96
217
Pupils between 7 and 14
82
27
59
Pupils between 14 and 16
183
156
339
Sight and Hearing Tests
310
Number of pupils examined
18
Number found defective in eyesight
7
Number found defective in hearing
15
Number of notices sent to parents
Work Certificates
Number of employment certificates issued
6
19
Number of educational certificates issued
30
33
Average for State (Group III Towns)
LIST OF TEACHERS, January 1, 1930
School
Name
Where Educated
Date of Appt.
High
Harry L. Dixon
University of Illinois
1929
Marion W. Gillis
Radcliffe College
1929
Alice Heywood
Boston University
1928
Lottie Sumner Page
Salem Normal School
1929
Grammar 8
Mildred H. Robbins
Truro Normal School
1929
Grammar 7
Esther H. Forsberg
Bridgewater Normal School
1928
Grammar 5 & 6
Katherine A. Barrett
Hyannis Normal School
1928
Primary 4 & 5
Myrtle I. Gilchrist
R. I. College of Education
1929
Primary 3
Alice Westlund
Bridgewater Normal School
1929
Primary 2
Frances A. Crawley
Framingham Normal School
1928
Primary 1
Edith B. Smith
Bridgewater Normal School
1929
Household Arts
Mrs. Mary F. Croke
Framingham Normal School
1924
Music
Mrs. Harriet F. Washburn
Boston Normal School
1927
Penmanship
Mrs. Alice Hardy McNeill
Lowell Normal School
1927
Drawing
Mrs. Rowena B. Rice
Worcester Art Museum School
1927
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1929
BOYS
Ages
6
7
S
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Totals
Grade 1
2
12
1
1
11
Grade 2
3
7
.
19
Grade 3 .
6
9
2
1
1
18
Grade 4 .
.
2
5
5
1
1
2
2
21
Grade 6 ..
3
10
2
1
1
Grade 7 . .
4
3
4
2
High School
1
4
6
2
2
6
2nd Year . .
1
3
1
3rd Year . .
2
2
1
5
4th Year . .
163
Totals
. .
2
15
14
14
14
13
17
26
8
11
13
9
5
2
GIRLS
12
Grade 1
6
6
12
Grade 2 . .
7
2
1
2
14
Grade 3
3
10
1
13
Grade 4
3
7
2
1
12
Grade 5
.
3
8
4
1
2
2
2
2
6
8
2
Grade 8
High School
3
11
4
1st Year . .
2
1
1
2nd Year
1
8
7
1
3rd Year . .
3
5
2
4th Year
Totals . .
C
13
5
14
15
10
13
12
14
14
16
11
7
2
152
4
9
3
2
17
Grade 5
.
1
6
11
17
Grade 8
15
1st Year ..
3
2
1
5
. .
.
5
5
2
16
Grade 6 .
8
Grade 7 .
16
.
18
4
17
10
16
1
13
ATTENDANCE TABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1929
Aggregate Attendance
Average Daily
Attendance
Total
Membership
Average
Membership
Percent of
Attendance
Number of
Tardy Marks
Number of Dismissals
High School
12,306
64.76
71
68.22
94.64
26
4
Grade 8
5,011.5
27.84
30
29.21
95.21
47
5
Grade 7
5,007.5
27.81
37
31.02
89.65
3
1
Grade 5 & 6
6,877
38.20
44
41.25
92.60
32
11
Grade 4 & 5
6,664.5
38.08
46
41.29
92.22
7
1
Grade 3
4,785.5
27.19
33
29.13
93.92
7
4
Grade
5,128
29.30
36
33.37
88.26
12
1
Grade 1
3,828
21.87
32
25.97
84.21
24
1
Totals
43,608
275.05
329
299.46
91.34
158
28
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen: Herewith I submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Plainville during the year ended December 31, 1929.
Weighing and measuring devices tested and sealed
Platform scales over 5000 1bs 1
Platform scales, 100 to 5000 lbs 7
Counter scales, 100 lbs or over 2
Counter scales under 100 1bs 9
0
Beam scales, 100 1bs or over
2
Beam scales under 100 1bs
2
Spring scales, 100 1bs
12
Spring scales under 100 ibs
4
Personal weighing scales
70
Weights, avoirdupois
Capacity measures : Liquid
21
Oil Bottles 110
Dry measures 4
Auto measuring devices :
Gasoline pumps (stops) . 136
Kerosene Pumps (stops) 11
Oil measuring pumps 16
Molasses measuring devices 1
10
Scales adjusted 50
Gasoline stops adjusted
Total sealing fees collected and
paid to Town Treasurer $33.25
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK E. WHITING, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
3
Computing scales, under 100 1bs
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ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS
Plainville, Mass., Jan. 1, 1930.
The Fire Department has answered the following alarms :
Eleven alarms for buildings.
One alarm for automobiles. Also two calls for out of Town.
The following permits have been granted :
Six for oil burners for dwellings.
Three for the removal of gasoline tanks.
Four for the installing of gasoline tanks.
Eighty-four permits have been issued for the burning of brush and rubbish.
Yours respectfully,
RICHARD F. BARTON, CHRISTIAN H. HENRICH, ARTHUR L. MARTIN, Plainville Fire Engineers.
REPORT OF INSPECTION OF ANIMALS Inspection for 1929.
Number of Barns 55
Number of Grade Cows 200
Number of Grade Young Cattle 45
Number of Pure Bred Cows 23
Number of Pure Bred Young Cattle 18
Number of Pure Bred Bulls
8
Number of Grade Bulls
5
Number of Pigs
61
Number of Sheep
55
Number of Goats
8
Seven cows were condemned for tuberculosis.
One dog caused to be killed for rabbies.
ERNEST TOOTILL, Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING 1929
There was no slaughtering this year.
ERNEST TOOTILL, Inspector of Slaughtering.
REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR
To the Board of Health :
Gentlemen: Herewith I submit my report as Milk Inspector for the Town of Plainville for the year ended December 31, 1929.
Total number of Milk Licenses issued 24 Fees received for same at 50 cents each $12.00
Cash paid to Town Treasurer 12.00
About ninety tests have been made of samples taken from time to time of the milk sold in Plainville and in only one case has the Butterfat content been below the statutory requirement; and I believe the citizens of Plainville in nearly all instances, are receiving pure wholesome milk above the required test and in the majority of cases from clean Tuberculin tested cows.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK E. WHITING, Milk Inspector.
REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
Report for year ending December 31, 1929
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Three (3) new services were added and one (1) old service shut off. Three (3) hydrants had to be replaced that had been broken by accidents.
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The water tank was painted inside and outside.
Amount of appropriation $5,000.00
Amount expended 4,996.58
Unused balance $3.42
Amount collected and paid Treasurer :
From rates 3,659.16
From supplies 31.25
Amount accounts receivable, Rates
829.00
Amount accounts receivable, Supplies
83.00
Respectfully submitted,
H. B. THOMPSON. RICHARD D. BERKLEY, FRANK V. HENRICH, Water Commissioners.
REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of the Town of Plainville :
We herewith submit our annual report.
The money appropriated was expended mostly for the playground, grading of the ball field and setting out of 40 maple and pin oak trees, more will be set out as soon as the entrance is graded.
We wish to thank all who assisted in any way on the playground and the pool and for the work of the Plain- ville Athletic Association, and especially the 4th of July Committee who made it possible to obtain the play- ground equipment.
This year the Park Commissioners are planning to remove the barn, grade and put in a driveway, more trees are to be set out and the front graded according to the plan. We hope to continue work on the playground and also have ideas for a bathing beach for the little tots which we are anxious to have carried out.
The Committee desires an appropriation of $1000.
Financial Report
Appropriation
500.00
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Receipts
$ 70.00
From Chas. Riley, rent
201.00
From George Lake, rent
5.00
From Fred Paul, manure
$276.00
Expenditures
Voucher Payable to
$ 27.00
C-179 John E. Martin, labor
Woonsocket Hill Nurseries, trees and
planting 83.00
C-183 W. H. Riley & Son, grading 200.00
Russell Bros., pea stone for pool 45.00
12.50
C-183 John E. Martin, labor
Commercial Press, printing signs
2.50
C-190
Schofield Bros., covers and collars
1.25
C-205 Jenckes Garage, moving bleachers
40.00
French & Frederickson, gravel and labor 9.50
$420.75
Respectfully,
RUFUS KING, META A. SCHUBERT, GERTRUDE PECKHAM, Plainville Community Park and Playground Commissioners.
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ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
To the Citizens of Plainville :
The general policy of the Library has been the same as in previous years. Last year your Trustees reported the largest circulation in our history. This year the circula- tion has increased 33% over last year on practically the same appropriation with every indication of a continued increase in the future. Another gratifying feature, is the continued interest of the children of the Public Schools in reading the books recommended by the State Division of Public Libraries. We still continue to send worn and obsolete books and magazines to the Veterans' Hospitals by the courtesy of The American Legion and also to Sailors of the Merchant Marine. Such discard- ing is necessary as our shelf room is crowded to the limit.
We were saddened early in the year by the death of our associate trustee, Horace C. Maxim, who had been a member of the board but a few short months, but whose advise and assistance was much appreciated, and whose passing was sincerely regretted by the entire Town. .
Circulation Report
Fiction
8,091
Non Fiction
404
Total
8,495
Financial Statement
Receipts
Appropriation, 1929
$500.00
From Dog Tax
352.26
Expenditures
Rent, light and heat
$173.46
librarian
159.00
Clerical, etc.
55.90
Books
463.49
851.85
Balance
.41
FRED W. NORTHUP, MILLARD M. RINES, Library Trustees.
$852.26
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ANNUAL REPORT HIGHWAY REPORT FOR 1929
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Appropriations
$ 600.00
Snow
2,500.00
Center Roads
Chapter 81 7,650.00
800.00
Fuller Street
500.00
Pleasant Street
200.00
George Street
2,100.00
Sidewalks
Total
Expenditures
$8,842.97
Pay Rolls
2,409.13
Gravel
2,542.08
Tar
142.69
Pipe
153.20
Stone
165.50
Tools
8.07
Lumber
9.96
Gas and Oil
3.40
Express
Total
$14,277.00
On George Street over one-half mile of road has been graveled where necessary, reshaped, rolled and given two application of bituminous material.
Taunton Street for a distance of 3,596 feet has been graveled where necessary, rolled and given two applica- tions of oil; also 2,640 feet on Messenger Street given same treatment.
High, Warren and Walnut Streets were given the largest amount of gravel, costing the town $1.25 per yard delivered. Some sections of these roads will be reshaped, rolled and given an application of tar this year.
Drains
Catch basin and forty feet of 12-inch pipe has been installed near Sylvester Smith's on Walnut Street; also 30 feet of 24-inch pipe near residence of James Fuller on same street.
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