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One of the most interesting recent developments in the primary grades has been the increased activity in drawing. Small easels have been placed in the primary rooms. Under the direction of Mrs. Rice, art supervisor, the pupils have been given an opportunity to give free expression in crayon drawings and water color paint- ings. The result in many rooms has been of such a high order that it is pleasantly surprising to the most con- servative as well as the most optimistic. The oppor- tunity to express through this medium their conception of things that they have seen, of stories which they have
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read, of poems they have recited, etc. has been eagerly sought for by the pupils. In many rooms the chance to have his or her turn in doing this work has been one of the highest incentives for accomplishment in this field and the stimulation of interest in other fields, this work has been most worth while.
In the grammar school there has been an increased attention to the topic of citizenship. No more time for formal study has been given but there is evident on the part of the teachers and pupils more interest in develop- ing ways and means of practical applications of citizen- ship to the school life. The excellent spirit of the teach- ers has made this possible. This ideal was well expressed on one report I received.
"It is in school we try to implant high ideals of life and conduct, a love of justice and fair play, a sense of honor and duty, a wish to work with their fellows for the good of all, and a strong affection for our country."
Due to a large number of changes in the elementary grades, much time has of necessity been given to main- taining present standards and activities. In the high school with the return this fall of the principal and all the teachers, greater effort than usual has been possible for consolidating the school activities and developing new enterprises. I will quote from the report of the high school principal, Mr. Harry L. Dixon, concerning the new major activities in that school.
The Secretarial Staff
"For some time before school closed in June we had under consideration, the organizing of an office in the High School Building with the idea of giving the seniors in the Commercial Course some very practical experience before they had to offer their services to a business house. No real start was made until school opened in the fall. Physical adaptations such as the moving into the room of a desk and a four drawer verticle file, and the installation of a telephone provided the medium in which the real work could grow and prosper.
"A schedule was worked out by which it was possible for the pupils, Miss Page, and myself to plan our work for days ahead. This schedule gave each pupil about
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two periods each week to be in the office.
"The following enumeration of kinds of work done by the Secretarial Staff will give an indication of the practical nature of the training afforded by this project :
1. Sorting of material to be filed.
2. Taking letters in shorthand and transcribing them.
3. Making of folders for the file.
4. Answering unaided some letters received by the high school.
5. Gathering of statistical information from regis- ters, etc.
6. Copying designated information from various publications.
7. Answering the telephone and the delivering of the messages.
8. Collection of data from rooms in both buildings.
9. Delivering of notices, from and to, teachers.
10. Gathering and preparation of school news for newspapers.
"In what way do we feel that this work is to benefit the pupils ? Following are a number of ways in which they have already improved :
"1. Most of the pupils now have a very willing atti- tude toward their work in the office.
"2. Some of the pupils show that they have ingenuity and originality, which was so far from being in evidence at the start that its proof now is quite a surprise. Some jobs have been given out with incomplete instructions just for the purpose of giving the pupil a chance to show his originality. It certainly is a distinct advantage to provide for the pupils an opportunity for the exercise of any latent ability.
"3. Every stenographer carries with her to her first job a fear which necessarily detracts from the good work which might otherwise be done. Such was the case with these prospective stenographers. There was for some ime a severe nervousness which slowed them down seriously. This was realized by all concerned and the question was taken up in class discussion. This had the esired effect in most pupils and they take their dictation
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much easier now and their transcription does not show quite so many errors.
"4. One of the most hopeful signs that this project is accomplishing something quite worth while is shown in this remark made, in substance, byt the majority of the Staff : 'I have not quite finished the work you left me but if you wish I will take it with me and will finish it during my next study period.' If this spirit can be nurtured in all of our Commercial students they, as graduates, will certainly make a name for themselves and the school."
The High School Library
"Another project to be started was the development, from a very scant nucleus, of a school library. While there are many things about this library that are far from ideal there has been so many fine things said about its accomplishments to date that we feel that this is the most important step we have taken. Parents and pupils alike have expressed their appreciation for what has been developed."
"Odd pieces of furniture, some supplied by the school and some by pupils, added to what was taken from that already in some of the school rooms, formed a comfort- able and quite workable equipment for the Library. Two encyclopedias and a few reference books already owned by the school were soon made the smaller part of the collection of books on the shelves as substantial loans were made to us by the Plainville Town Library and by the Richards Memorial Library. The coopera- tion of these organizations has been most helpful in many ways. The recent generous gift of books by the Plainville Parent-Teacher Association was greatly ap- preciated. The State High School Librarian is sched- uled to visit our school for the purpose of assisting in the organization of this undertaking. Much of the credit for the success of the Library belongs to Miss Alice Heywood who has put much time and energy into get- ting the Library Staff organized. The Staff chosen from the pupils listed for studying. They have taken their duties very gracefully and performed efficiently, help- fully, and successfully."
"What are the benefits to the student body as a whole?
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The advantages gained by the establishment of the School Library are listed below :
1. Reference work is done more easily since the books are obtained readily.
2. Reference work in History and Literature is done more completely.
3. The study of the pupils in the Main Room while a class is in session is not as efficient as it should be. By providing the Library much of the studying can be done where there is not this distracting influence.
4. Whereas books used to disappear and were thus kept from general use for indefinite periods now all books of a reference nature are loaned only from one school day to the next."
The Studio
"The Library was made possible only by the setting up of the Art Department in new quarters in what will eventually be made into, so it is planned and hoped, a very attractive Studio. Mrs. Rice has accepted the idea enthusiastically and along with her regular work is going to gradually decorate what was formerly the play- room in the basement in the new section of the building, and when this change is complete the Art Drawing classes will be much better off than they were in the space now used by the Library."
The following topics are suggested for special consid- eration :
1. In order to secure the proper efficiency and to carry out the purpose and plans which are initiated for definite objectives a continuity of service on the part of the teaching staff is very essential. Having secured the teachers who have shown the best records in training or in some previous experience, it is essential that at the minimum their service be for two years. Of the teachers who have been hired during the past six years 74% of them stayed for two years or more. Reconsideration of the salary schedule is recommended to see if it is possible to make any adjustment that will increase the length of service. In addition to salary the item that will make
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for the greatest continuity of service by the teacher is the general happiness of her surroundings which will be largely determined by the responsiveness and helpful friendliness in her work on the part of school officials, parents, and citizens of the town. I urge that all who are interested in furthering the success of the schools make an effort during the coming year to show a helpful interest and a personal friendliness.
2. The organization of a student safety council would be a logical step to take in order to put into practice the classroom study on safety and citizenship. The oppor- tunity for the development of leadership and self- control makes this activity a valuable one. Visits by a member of the state police under the direction of the Governor's Safety Committee gives encouragement to this work.
3. The excellent start in the organization of a High School Library deserves encouragement. I urge that provisions be made for annual enlargement of this plan by books and equipment. A regular plan of even small annual amounts will stimulate the growth of this under- taking.
4. There is much interest in the art work in the high school. A small start in the formation of the art studio in the basement of the high school building has been made. The equipment of this room as a classroom for art classes and as the workshop for handcraft classes will make possible a wider range of such activities and also relieve the crowding at such times in the regular rooms. The splendid spirit shown by the pupils in doing most of the labor of refinishing the room makes the cost very small. A small expenditure for equipment will complete this project.
5. The excellent results from the installation of weather strips in the windows of one classroom in the primary building have been so evident that the practice should be continued. It is claimed that the saving in fuel costs will be greater than the cost of the strips. This conclusion seems justified in our experiment. It is evident that this room is warmer and more quickly heated than before. The policy of equipping one or two rooms each year in the maintenance program is recom- mended.
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Comment on the reports which have been submitted to me by those in charge of special school activities follows. The report of Mr. Harry L. Dixon, Principal of the High School: Under the topic of new activities the major items of this report were quoted at length. The high standards and the excellent spirit in the high school deserve my hearty commendation.
The report of Harriet Washburn, Supervisor of Music : Definite outline of objectives and the special activities of service. In addition to salary the item that will make for the greatest continuity of service by the teacher is in all grades and in the high school were noted. The growth of the band into a town organization with the assistance of the Board of Trade and other interested associations is an appreciation of the work which was started last year.
The report of Rowena B. Rice, Supervisor of Art: The art studio has been the most recent special activity. The annual poster contest gave awards to several pupils in the grammar school. The regular schedule of work is in operation in all grades.
The report of Domestic Science Teacher and Director of School Lunch, Mary J. Croke: The high school class- es have grown so that this fall it was necessary to make two high school classes with a longer work period. New means of making this work practical by cooperation with the home are being undertaken.
The report of the School Nurse, Mrs. Ruah M. Harris : The new activity this year was the operation' of the Dental Clinic by the Plainville Dental Committee. 107 pupils were given much needed treatment. The Summer Roundup and Child Health Day Program were success- fully carried this year.
The report of Dr. N. C. Bullard, School Physician : The progress in physical examination and control of health conditions in the schools was carefully given. Special attention was called to the importance of re- porting to the Board of Health all contagious diseases. Every effort to prevent the spread of any disease is be- ing made by the health department.
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I wish to record my personal pleasure in striving to advance the work of the schools when there is such hearty cooperation as that which you have given.
Respectfully submitted,
LAURENCE G. NOURSE, Superintendent of Schools.
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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL June 19, 1930
Class Colors-Old Rose and Silver Motto-"Honor Lies in Honest Toil" Class Flower-Pink Rose Bud
Program
Processional
Seniors Invocation
Rev. John Rex Shepler
Song-Oh Ship of State Henry W. Longfellow School
Salutatory-Science and Religion, Blanche Munyan Gay Class History Lois Root Patton Essay-The Angel of the Crimea, Verna Lillian Proal Class Prophesy Mildred Lewis Sylvia
Song-Silent Now the Drowsy Bird
. I. L. Brown School
Valedictory-Are We Independent ? Janet Emeline Card Presentation of Alumni Awards
Presentation of Diplomas
Class Ode Secretary of the School Committee
Frank O. Patton,
Benediction Marjorie Bennett
Recessional Rev. John Rex Shepler
Graduates
Class Roll
General
Miriam Beatrice Barney Charles Franklin Breen, Jr. Janet Emeline Card Arthur Wilbur Meyers, Jr. Verna Lillian Proal
Milton Fort White
Clifford Winston Woodward Vernon Whiting Young
Commercial Winifred May Davis Blanche Munyan Gay Virginia Rose Heintz Lois Root Patton
Madeliene Louise Quirk Mildred Lewis Sylvia
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College Marjorie Bennett Class Ode Tune-Annie Lisle
From you dear High School we're sailing, Though we've harbored long ;
On the sea of calm and tempest, We will soon be gone ; We have spent four years of toil, Setting up our sails ; Let them blow but never rent, However harsh the gales.
Chorus
Hail to thee, Oh, Plainville High School, Let us your praises tell ! May all voices sound your splendor, Now we say "Farewell."
MARPORIE BENNETT, '30.
GRADUATION EXERCISES OF PLAINVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL June 12, 1930
One Act Play "Signing of Mayflower Compact"
Three Scenes "The Crowning of Love"
"The Charter Oak"
One Act Play
Directors
Miss Mildred Robbins - Mrs. Harriet Washburn Presentation of Diplomas
Laurence G. Nourse, Superintendent of Schools Graduates
Madeline Helen Batchelder Johanna Elsa Beyersdorfer Geneva Emma Boerger Donald Eger Breen
Ruth Alto Henrich Marion Elizabeth Jacques Barbara Dean Kenerson Lois Hawthorne Mason
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Esther Jessie Bryden Roderick Milton Chisholm Gerald Baxter Clarke
Ruth Edna Dorset
Hedley Arthur Dupelle Elna Barnum Falk Mildred Jeanett Fied Elmer Donald Fish George Henry Grzenda John Frederick Hemmingsen
Hugh LeRoy Meyer Grace Thelma Morse Elizabeth Cushman Patton Dorothy Margaret Pearsall Hazel Louise Pike Robert Vernon Prive Frank Beebe Smithlin Henry Francis Snell Raymond Kenneth Snell Priscilla Washburn
Perfect Attendance For The School Year 1929 - 1930 High School
Irene Brockway Winnifred Hayes
Clarence Keith
Grace Rhodes Marjorie Root Ruth Wilkins
Grade 8
Johanna Beyersdorfer Elna Falk Mildred Fied Elmer Fish
George Grzenda Barbara Kenerson Elizabeth Patton Hazel Pike
Henry Snell Grade 7
Laurence Fied
Charles Peasley
Ralph Keyes Grade 6
Earl Bagley Lee Bagley
Irene Brodeur Dorothy Henrich
Donald Peckham Grade 5
Grace Etter Clarence Everett
Herbert Fish Robert Hayes
Lois Kenerson Grade 4
Yvonne Brodeur David Fied
John Grzenda Arthur Ronhock
Grade 2 Helen Grant Grade 1 Marjorie Anderson
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STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1930
Average number of days the Elementary Schools were in session
Plainville 178
Average for State (Group III Towns) 181
Number of days the High School was in session
Plainville 189
Average for State (Group III Towns) 186
Expenditure for support of Elementary Schools, exclu- sive of general control, per pupil in average membership Plainville $71.88
Average for State (Group III Towns) 72.43
Expenditure for support of High Schools, exclusive of general control, per pupil in average membership
Plainville $124.87
Average for State (Group III Towns) 149.27
Extracts from the School Census of October, 1930
Females Total
Males 30
14
44
Pupils between 5 and 7
128
104
232
Pupils between 7 and 14
28
28
56
Pupils between 14 and 16
183
146
332
Sight and Hearing Tests
311
Number of pupils examined
16
Number found defective in eyesight
3
Number found defective in hearing
18
Number of notices sent to parents
Work Certificates
Number of employment certificates issued
6
Number of educational certificates issued 12
LIST OF TEACHERS - January 1, 1931
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 7 & 8
Mildred H. Robbins
Truro Normal School
1929
Grammar 6 & 7
Beatrice H. Wood
Framingham Normal School
1930
Grammar 5 & 6
Esther H. Forsberg
Bridgewater Normal School
1928
Primary 4
Edith F. Tuttle
Fitchburg Normal School
1930
Primary 3
Sylvia E. Ahola
Bridgewater Normal School
1930
Primary 2
Murielle Fuller
Bridgewater Normal School
1930
Primary 1
Katherine Howard
Bridgewater Normal School
1930
Household Arts
Mrs. Mary F. Croke
Framingham Normal School
1924
Music
Mrs. Harriet F. Washburn
Boston Normal School
1927
Drawing
Mrs. Rowena B. Rice
Worcester Art Museum School
1927
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1930
GIRLS
Ages
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Totals
Grade 1
9
8
4
12
Grade 2
·
6
3
2
3
15
Grade 4
1
3
11
13
Grade 5
. .
12
Grade 6 ..
3
7
3
1
Grade 7
.
2
4
2
Grade 8
High School
13
1st year .
3
9
3
4
3rd year
·
1
7
5
1
14
4 th
year .
155
Totals
9
13
16
8
14
18
9
10
12
15
11
13
6
1
Ages
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 Totals
Grade 1
6
4
1
20
Grade 2
3
12
3
1
1
15
Grade 3
3
9
1
2
21
Grade 4
5
10
4
2
19
Grade
. .
2
6
2
3
2
2
Grade 6
. .
4
6
3
1
Grade 7
.
5
7
1
High School
4
2
3
2
1
1st year .
5
2nd year
.
2
1
3rd
year
1
3
1
4 th
year
Totals .
6
7
16
17
16
19
15
14
18
7
8
6
5
1
155
. .
5
5
2
14
Grade 3
. .
. .
1
9
1
0
2
6
5
1
14
8
3
10
15
2nd year .
3
1
. .
. .
· ·
· ·
4 10
3
1
1
17
14
13
Grade 8
1
3
1
3
5
12
BOYS
11
21
ATTENDANCE TABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1930
Aggregate Attendance
Average Daily
Attendance
Total
Membership
Average
Membership
Percent of
Attendance
Number of
Tardy Marks
Number of Dismissals
High School
13,980
73.57
81
76.28
96.315
61
17
Grade 8
4,768
26.71
30
28.17
95.06
6
Grades 6 - 7
7,286
40.82
47
43.26
94.19
17
Grades 5 - 6
7,130.5
39.94
45
42.07
93.74
5
Grade 4
5,394.5
40.22
36
31.26
94.95
0
Grade
3
5,459.5
30.585
35
32.54
93.99
2
Grade
2
3,587
20.095
24
22.507
89.29
13
0
Grade 1
4,476.5
25.078
34
27.467
91.302
6
7
Totals
52,082
287.018
332
303.554
93.604
110
28
0 2 0 0 2 NOONO
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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 past year ended December 31, 1930.
Weighing and Measuring devices Tested and Sealed
1
Platform Scales over 5000 lbs.
Platform Scales 100 to 5000 1bs. 7
Counter Scales under 100 lbs. 3
4
Beam Scales 100 lbs. or over 5
Beam Scales under 100 lbs. 1
Spring Scales 100 lbs. or over 15
Spring Scales under 100 1bs. 8
Computing Scales under 100 1bs. 3
Personal Weighing Slot Machines
61
Avoirdupois Weights 1
Vehicle Tanks (Motor Trucks) 33
Liquid Measures 157
Oil Measuring Jars 246
Gasoline Pumps (stops)
Kerosene Pumps 10
Oil Measuring Pumps 8
1
Molasses Measuring devices
Total Sealing Fees collected and paid over to Town Treasurer . $46.63
Respectfully submitted, FRANK E. WHITING,
Sealer of Weights & Measures.
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FIRES DURING THE YEAR 1930
Jan. 26. High Street, Wilfred Plante. House. Total loss.
Feb. 7. Washington Street, Thomas F. Boyd. Chim- ney Fire. No damage.
Mar. 22. Automobile, George Street, Z. B. Cole, Sharon. Partial loss.
Mar. 31. George Street, Old Cowell House. Total loss.
Apr. 6. Taunton Street, Mrs. Cora Mack. House. Damage $300.00.
June 12. South Street, Automobile, owner unknown. Total loss.
July 4. Berry Street, Barn, Oscar Nelson. Total loss.
July 4. Dump Fire, Hancock Hill.
Aug. 22. Berry Street, House, Oscar Nelson. Total loss. No insurance.
Sept. 22. Warren Street, Automobile, Daniel Lavery. Total loss.
Sept. 29. South Street, Factory Building, Plainville Stock Co. No damage.
Oct. 5. South Street, House, Chas. E. Riley. Damage $1638. Insurance paid.
Oct. 25. West Bacon Street, House, Pearsall. No dam- age.
Nov. 30. East Bacon Street, M. E. Church. No damage.
Dec. 23. Spring Street, House, Ernest Munroe. No damage.
RICHARD F, BARTON, CHRISTIAN F. HENRICH, RUPERT P. RHODES, Board of Fire Engineers.
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REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
There was during the year of 1930 22 alarms for forest fires and with the exception of two, the rest were caused by carelessness or set. Also there were a few cases where fires were set without permits and most of these were made to settle the cost of the extinguishing.
The cost of extinguishing and patroling was as follows :
Amount appropriated $ 250.00
Transferred from Emergency Fund . 1,182.15
Authorized, Emergency Fund 2,905.34
$4,337.49
Expended
4,309.96
$27.53
Balance
RICHARD F, BARTON, Forest Fire Warden.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Plainville, Mass.
I submit herewith my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1930.
439 Animals were inspected. 25 Pure Bred Cattle. 229 Grade Cattle, 13 Pure Bred Young Stock, 58 Grade Young Stock, 3 Pure Bred Bulls, 7 Grade Bulls, 53 Swine, 48 Sheep and 3 Goats.
15 Head of Cattle shipped interstate were inspected and identified by their ear tag numbers and were re- leased as these cattle had been tuberculin tested previous to shipment into Plainville.
35 Cows were killed during the year as they proved to have tuberculosis on physical examination.
35 Head of Swine were innoculated for prevention of the disease know as hog cholera.
Wherever any contagious diseases were found, the owner was compelled to clean and disinfect his stable.
Respectfully yours, ERNEST TOOTILL, Inspector.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
Board of Health, Plainville, Mass., Gentlemen :
I submit herewith my report as Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1930. Four Carcasses were stamped and passed for food- 1 Cow 2 Calves 1 Hog.
Respectfully submitted, ERNEST TOOTILL,
Inspector.
REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : Gentlemen :
Herewith I submit my report as Milk Inspector for the Town of Plainville during the year ended December 31, 1930.
Number of Milk Licenses issued at 50c each 22
Cash turned over to the Town Treasurer .. $11.00
During the past year many more tests have been made than in any previous year, owing to milk producers ask- ing for private tests of individual cows, sometimes of their entire herd. This has been given them free of any charge and they seem to think this is part of the Milk Inspector's duties ; but it is not.
However, we are glad to accommodate any milk pro- ducer of Plainville who is trying to improve his product, and as long as we remain on the job will continue to make private tests when desired.
Several dealers during the past year have complied with the State requirements relative to selling "Grade A" milk; and frequent tests have shown that they are maintaining the quality required by the State and I really believe the milk being delivered in Plainville at this time is of the highest quality in butter fat content and made under the most sanitary conditions that it has ever been, in this town.
Respectfully submitted, FRANK E. WHITING, Milk Inspector,
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REPORT OF BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
To the Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
Five new services were added and two hydrants on South Street replaced with new barrels on which we were able to collect damages. Four-way hydrant on West Bacon Street repaired and hydrant on South Street repleaced new parts.
Extension on East Bacon Street will be completed in 1931.
We recommend the same amount of money for Gen- eral Account this year (1931).
Total Appropriation $4,250.00
Total Expended
4,237.51
Unexpended Balance $12.49
Total Money Paid Treasurer $4,569.59
Total Amount Rates Due 817.45
Respectfully submitted,
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