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where WTIC engineers explained the equipment which sent our program over the air. This, too, was a new and rich experience for most of us. The return trip was planned so as to get us to Storrs, Conn., at noontime. There we ate lunch at the main dining room of the University of Connecticut. Since the majority of our party had never been on a college campus before they were much pleased with the collegiate atmosphere and minor features of this side trip. Ample time was allowed for visiting classrooms, laboratories, the library, and athletic field. Although these experiences did not rub off some of the glamor from the collegiate scene they served to give a more realistic picture of the typical higher educational institution.
"Since classroom at its best is an artificial situation these excursions to actual living and working situations are invalu- able. Mr. Jerauld has again taken his Problems of Democracy class to the Headquarters of the Boston Police Department, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the Peabody Museum in Cambridge. In March I took some members of my Biology Class to the Spring Flower Show of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society. On another occasion the whole Biology Class went to a local greenhouse where the applications of biological principles were explained to the group. I hope the day is not far away when we will be able to arrange at least one away- from-school experience for every member of the student body. We are working toward this goal.
"A moving picture film showing the several classes in action, the duplication of the Scholium, a fire-drill, etc., was made last spring. Even now it has taken on a value not anticipated in furnishing a record of those students who made up our enrollment and who have now left or graduated. Also, the film is a record of the practices being stressed by the school and herein lies its greatest value. But even as a record of personnel it seems to me worth while to take 100 feet of such film each year, to be added to a cumulative film.
"For the first time in several years a school annual was printed. This culmination of the year's work of the Scholium Staff was quite commendable. It would be fine if such could be done each year but this is too much to hope for. The main reason why an annual was made a success in 1940 and may not be again for some time is that William Perreaults do not come along frequently. The last issue of the Scholium was a worthy tribute to this hard-working, determined, conscientious
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young man who served as its Editor-in-Chief and served well. It should also be recorded that shortly after he came to us as a Sophomore he was elected to the same position and revived the Scholium so fundamentally that it has now become established as a fixed feature of student activities."
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Miss Prakseda L. Gricius, Principal
Miss Mildred Robbins resigned as Principal of the Gram- mar School after serving most faithfully eleven years in the Plainville Schools. She continued most successfully the long series of operettas which had been carried on by her pre- decessor, Mrs. Anna Ware Jackson. In 1937 Miss Robbins was made Principal of the Grammar School. By her untiring and faithful efforts she organized or enlarged many valuable school activities. She labored continually to bring the graduating class to a high scholastic standard. Each year definite standard tests were used to be sure her graduates were prepared for the next step in educational progress. Her many graduates and friends have expressed their best wishes and kind regards.
Miss Prakseda Gricius has been appointed Principal of the Grammar School. From her experience for the last three years in this school and with the professional study which she recently has been carrying on she is well equipped to direct the progress of the Grammar School.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Miss Madeline E. Bartell, Principal
Under the continued leadership of Miss Bartell the Primary School has continued the usual school activities and plans for testing the educational progress. The outstanding Pageant of Music during the past year, as reported by Miss Bartell, was given earlier in this report.
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MUSIC Mrs. Harriet F. Washburn, Supervisor
"The past year has seen progress in all lines of music work, each teacher doing her utmost to achieve an under- standing of theory, an ability to sing and a desire to listen to good music. We made an intensive study of American music and its development in all of the grades. Our information came from The American School of the Air music program con- ducted by Alan Lomax, and a book of American Songs. We studied its folk-songs of the south, its work songs, its cowboy songs, its early New England psalm tunes and its western songs. The children enjoyed learning and singing them. We made this project count for something by giving a program of American Music in the spring, by the Primary children and combined the early American music with dramatization of westward expan- . sion for the Grammar School graduation. The Glee Club was an enormous help, thus giving a reason for having a Glee Club. The Glee Club has grown in size. I find a very fine cooperative spirit among its members. Mr. Burack's class in instrumental music has increased in size. I hope that each year will see a larger enrollment, and then our High School orchestra will be improved.
"The boys and girls, with the help of Miss Malkasian last year and Miss Boright this year, have developed in ability. Their sight reading has improved, and I find them cooperative. Last spring I took about twenty High School boys and girls to hear the Pops Concert at Symphony Hall in Boston, in the hopes that an interest in the course in music appreciation, which we have in High School, might be stimulated. They all enjoyed the concerts, particularly watching the different groups as they played. Many of the boys and girls wanted to know if they could go again next May. When they saw three thousand people listening to and enjoying good music, it made them realize that music does offer something of value."
ART Mrs. Rowena R. Rice, Supervisor
The High School Art classes have specialized in life draw- ing, pencil and pastel portraits, the pupils posing for one an- other, historic costume and period furniture, free brush design,
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outdoor sketching, lettering and representation with some fine results. The members of the Handicraft class have done some outstanding examples of leather tooling and dyeing of leather in the form of large pocketbooks, book ends and belts; also block and screen printed Christmas cards, copper book ends, soap and wood carving. Pottery was introduced this past year and vases, bowls, trays, pitchers and numerous animals were made. The firing and glazing in colors was done at an outside kiln.
Because of the fine cooperation of the grade teachers, the work in the grades has progressed. From grades one to eight emphasis is placed upon creative art correlating with history, literature, geography and experiences in the every day life of the child. Water color, crayons, finger paints and colored paper are the media used. Lettering, design, colored paper construc- tion and the application of color harmonies to clothing and homes are among the problems completed.
Animal Poster Awards in the Grammar School were as follows: Grade VI, Dorothy Works, first; Madeline Onorr, second; William Nowich, honorable mention. Grade VII, Ed- ward Fountain, first; Faylene Pierson, second; Alice Sharron, honorable mention. Grade VIII, Richard Woodward, first; Frank Sharron, second; Georgianna Jagiello, honorable men- tion. The art work of Anne Durfee, Hope Beyersdorfer and Beatrice Sylvia was exhibited in the Young America Paints Exhibition in New York City. The attractive cover for the annual school report was made by Hope Beyersdorfer.
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Dr. H. Irving Bixby
"At the annual examination of the Plainville school pupils it was noted that the general health level was very good, and better than in recent years. The children in the earlier grades, as previously, showed the greatest number of physical defects requiring correction. These were mainly defects of the teeth and diseased tonsils. It is planned to hold a tonsil clinic dur- ing the coming year. The Norfolk County Hospital during 1940 examined its present list of contacts and eliminated tuberculosis in each case.
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"Eleven pre-school children were examined during the year, and one was found to have defective tonsils, and another a defective heart. In the spring the usual diphtheria prevention clinic will be held.
"I wish to thank Mr. Nourse and Mrs. Harris for their cooperation and interest in the welfare of the children during the past year."
HEALTH
School Nurse, Mrs. Ruah M. Harris
During the months of November and December the pupils in Grades one through eight were given a physical examination by Dr. Irving Bixby, school physician. It was noticeable that there were many cases of diseased tonsils which needed atten- tion. Some of these cases have probably been aggravated by the serious colds which the children are having this winter. Among the children examined, two were found to have a slight heart murmur. (These cases were not new, as they had been reported in former years). One of these children is under the care of his family physician, and the other has been examined.
Dental Clinic: Dr. Edward F. Tobin, Mrs. Maude B. Cheev- er, chairman; Mrs. Ruah Harris, assistant. Number of days clinic was in operation, 3. Number of pupils at clinic, 27. Number of teeth cared for, 56. Number of cleanings, 21.
T. B. Clinic: Number tested, 29. Children tuberculin tested, 13. Per cent tested, 45. Number reacting to test, 6. Per cent reacting to test, 46. Number children X-rayed, 29.
Motion Pictures: Several very fine health pictures were shown during the year. Two pictures were shown by Miss Marion Nevers, from the Tuberculosis League in Boston.
Personal Inspection: A periodic personal inspection was given, and in this way gave us a better insight as to the actual condition of the child. In this way I am able to keep track of the individual child and I feel sure that it has helped to pre- vent the spread of disease or even epidemics.
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NURSERY SCHOOL
Mrs. Helen M. Munroe
The Nursery School has maintained about the same enroll- ment as in past years. There has continued to be much interest in this school on the part of the parents. Mrs. Munroe and Miss Bolton have given very faithful and conscientious service in the interest of the children in the Nursery School. Every effort possible should be made to continue this work. The results of this training are definitely showing in the work of the Primary School.
Closing
To you as members of the school committee I wish to record in this report your constant interest and attention to the many needs of the Plainville schools and to the careful watch over the scholastic progress.
Respectfully submitted,
LAURENCE G. NOURSE,
Superintendent of Schools
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PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXERCISES JUNE 21, 1940
Program
Processional Seniors
Invocation Reverend J. Melbourne Bowmar
Salutatory-"This Age of Speed" Robert Stanley Tamblyn
Songs-"Dear Land of Home" Jean Sibelius
"Farewell To Thee" Queen Liliuokalani
High School Students
Essay-"Our Need For Vocational Guidance," Gladys Miriam Cook
Essay-"Crime and Politics" Barbara Louise Peckham
Selections-"Forever March" J. Schrammel
Overture Excerpts
George H. Sanders
High School Orchestra
Valedictory-"A History of the Plainville High School,"
Ruth Mae Thompson
Presentation of Awards to the Graduates and Undergraduates Plainville High School Alumni Awards by Mr. Jesse W. Franklin, Jr.
President of the P. H. S. Alumni Association
Washington and Franklin History Medal awarded by the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Good Citizenship Pilgrimage Award of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Diplomas presented by Mr. Henry S. Tamblyn, Chairman of the School Committee
Benediction Reverend J. Melbourne Bowmar
Recessional Graduates
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Class Officers
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Robert Stanley Tamblyn William Daniel Perreault Ruth Mae Thompson Barbara Louise Peckham
Class Roll College Preparatory Course
Barbara Louise Peckham
Robert Stanley Tamblyn
Ruth Mae Thompson Jean Washburn
Commercial Course
Adela Nellie Babiec Gladys Miriam Cook Dorothy Muriel Cooper
William Daniel Perreault Norma Louise Sweeting Stanley Charles Welton
General Course Edward Lun Goon
Class Motto "Enter To Learn, Leave To Serve"
Class Colors Maroon and White
Class Flower
White Carnation
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PLAINVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATION EXERCISES, JUNE 12, 1940
Program
Processional
Graduates
"Our Heritage"-A historic pageant arranged by the Class of 1940 and Miss Robbins, presented by the Graduates
Presentation of American Legion School Awards: Commander Frank J. Voyer of John Edward McNeill Post No. 217
Presentation of Diplomas by Mr. Sidney A. Maddocks
of the Plainville School Committee
Program under the direction of Miss Mildred H. Robbins and Mrs. Harriet F. Washburn
List of Graduates
Beatrice Marion Cobb Malcolm Keith Grant
Ruth Annette Darling
Mildred Elsie Henrich
William Paul Dittrich Georgianna Mary Jagiello Mae Elizabeth Jakubajtis
John Wilson Dowding, Jr.
Frank Walter Etter, Jr. Mildred Ranghild Lindquist
Dorothy Louise Fawcett Elizabeth Frances Maddocks
Raymond Nelson Fortier Frank Martin Sharron Elizabeth Travers
Arlene Ruth French
Richard Alden Woodward
Miss Mildred H. Robbins Principal
Miss Beatrice V. Trulson Teacher
Miss Prakseda L. Gricius Teacher
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STATISTICS
Extracts from the School Census of October 1940
Males
Females
Pupils between 5 and 7
18
17
Total 35
Pupils between 7 and 16
95
10
201
113
123
236
Sight and Hearing Tests
Number of pupils examined 251
Number of pupils found defective in eyesight 22
Number of pupils found defective in hearing
3
Number of notices sent to parents
22
Work Certificates
Number of employment certificates issued
1
Number of educational certificates issued 42
Average number of days the Elementary Schools were in session 175
Number of days the High School was in session 181
Perfect Attendance for the School Year 1939 - 1940
High School -- Charles Dorothy, William Dorothy, Stanley Welton, Ethel Dodge, Norma Sweeting, Claire Voyer.
Grade 8-William Dittrich, Dorothy Fawcett, Malcolm Grant, Richard Nadeau.
Grade 7-Russell Fisette, Edward Fountain, Ronald Gardner, Barbara Oldham, Faylene Pierson, Arlene Waldron. Grade 6-Frances Voyer, Helen Babiec, Shirley Avery, Sheldon Smith.
Grade 5-Arlene Avery, Joseph Fountain, Shirley Thomasen. Grade 4-William Pineault, Frank Voyer.
Grade 1-Carol Chamberlain.
LIST OF TEACHERS - January 1, 1941
School
Name Where Educated
Date of Appt.
High School
Harry L. Dixon, Principal
University of Illinois, B.S. Harvard University, Ed.M. 1929
Herbert A. Jerauld
Lehigh University, B.S. Boston University, M.Ed.
1939
Virginia Blanchard
Bates College, A.B.
1940
Alison R. Boright
Boston University, B.S.
1940
Grammar 8
Prakseda L. Gricius, Principal
Bridgewater State Teachers College, B.S. in Ed. 1937
Grammar 7
Beatrice V. Trulson
Bridgewater State Teachers College, B.S. in Ed. 1939
Grammar 6 John R. Sanderson
Harvard, A.B.
Bridgewater State Teachers College, M.Ed. 1940
Primary 4 & 5
Beatrice H. Wood
Framingham State Teachers College 1930
Smith College, A.B. 1940
Framingham State Teachers College, B.S. in Ed. 1940
Bridgewater State Teachers College, B.S. in Ed. 1939
Music Mrs. Harriet F. Washburn
Boston Teachers College 1927
Drawing Mrs. Rowena B. Rice
Worcester Art Museum School 1927
Primary 3 & 4 Frances A. Ballou
Primary 2 Ruth Clampitt
Primary 1 Madeline E. Bartell, Principal
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1940 GIRLS
Ages
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Totals
10
Grade 1
3
5
2
8
Grade 2
2
6
14
Grade 3
5
6
2
3
6
1
10
Grade 4
4
7
1
1
13
Grade 5
6
1
1
1
1
10
Grade 6
4
7
2
1
14
Grade 7
6
4
2
12
Grade 8
High School
6
2
2
1
11
1st year
4
1
5
2nd year
5
3
1
9
3rd year
4
6
10
4th year
Totals
3
7
13
9
12
13
7
15
14
7
11
8
7
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Ages
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Totals
Grade 1
4
3
2
9
Grade 2
8
2
1
1
12
Grade 3
1
5
2
1
1
10
Grade 4
3
6
2
2
13
Grade 5
3
2
2
2
9
Grade 6
2
4
5
1
12
Grade 7
7
2
4
4
17
Grade 8
2
6
4
3
1
16
High School
1st year
1 5
1
7
2nd year
3
2
1
1
7
3rd year
2
6
1
9
4th year
1
5
6
Totals
4
11
5
9
12
7
16
11
12
12
12
9
7
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ATTENDANCE TABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 1940
Aggregate
Attendance
Average Daily
Attendance
Total
Membership
Average
Membership
Per Cent. of
Attendance
Number of
Tardy Marks
Number of
Dismissals
High School
10,505.
58.04
63
61.08
95.02
20
11
Grade 8
3,743.
21.44
23
22.41
95.58
4
3
Grade 7
4,950.
28.36
30
29.62
95.76
6
8
Grade 6
4,780.
27.39
29
28.45
96.25
6
3
Grades 4 and 5
6,327.5
36.36
43
38.78
93.76
32
17
Grade 3
3,804.5
21.86
26
23.49
93.06
19
9
Grade 2
3,318.5
19.07
22
20.45
93.19
3
3
Grade 1
3,275.5
18.94
22
20.22
93.08
11
1
40,704.0
231.46
258
244.50
94.46
101
55
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REPORT OF THE ASSESSORS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Plainville:
Gentlemen:
The Board of Assessors hereby respectfully submit their report for the year ending December 31. 1940.
Town Appropriations $73,271.03
State Tax 4,160.00
County Tax
1,583.00
Tuberculosis Hospital
594.81
Overlay
1,369.21
State Parks and Reservations
64.77
Total
$81,042.82
Total estimated receipts $36,301.33
Voted from available funds
3,601.51
Total available funds .$39,902.84
Number of polls, 559 $ 1,118.00
Total valuation, $1,460,645.00, at $27.40 40,021.98
Total taxes committed .$41,139.98
Excise Tax
Total number of cars assessed 771
Total valuation of cars
$214,245.00
Total excise tax
6,041.34
Total excise abatements: 1939 in 1940 1.80
1940 in 1940 241.33
Table of Aggregates
Number of persons, partnerships and corpora-
tions assessed on property 655
Valuation assessed personal estate $ 224,105.00
Valuation assessed buildings 944,230.00
Valuation assessed land 292,310.00
Total real estate 1,236,540.00
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Total valuation assessed Jan. 1, 1940 1,460,645.00
Total tax on personal estate 6,140.47
Tax on real estate
33,881.19
Tax on polls
1,118.00
Total taxes
$41,139.66
Number of cows assessed 191
Number of horses assessed 30
Number of other meat cattle
22
Number of dwelling houses
418
Number of acres of land
6,360
Number of fowl
5,800
Abatements
Real estate abatements, 1938 in 1940 $ 8.38
1939 in 1940 8.75
Personal estate abatements, 1940 in 1940
10.96
Poll tax abatements, 1938 in 1940
16.00
1939 in 1940
18.00
1940 in 1940
54.00
Total abatements $116.09
Respectfully submitted,
WM. E. BLANCHARD, CHARLES J. QUIRK, FRANK O. PATTON,
Board of Assessors, Plainville, Mass.
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REPORT OF TOWN BURIAL AGENT AND VETERANS' GRAVE INSPECTOR
To the Selectmen:
There has been no call for the Burial Agent's services during the past year. This office must, according to law, have a representative in each town and city, but his duties are usually very light.
Veterans' graves were found in good condition, well mowed and markers in place. No unmarked or unknown graves were found, but four Civil War were added to town care. As far as is known no descendant or relative lives in this community now. They have had no care for years. There is no charge for these services.
Very respectfully,
FRED W. NORTHUP, Burial Agent
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Plainville, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1940.
On the animal inspection 57 calls were made and 42 barns inspected.
345 animals were inspected-28 pure bred cows, 10 pure bred young stock, 3 pure bred bulls, 14 grade bulls, 189 grade cows, 61 grade young stock, 20 swine, 9 sheep and 11 goats.
One licensed cattle dealer in town shipped in from out of state 32 cows. Each cow was identified by ear tag and released.
Respectfully submitted,
MERRILL N. FALK, Inspector
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REPORT OF THE MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1940.
Appropriated $800.00
Labor
$653.50
Truck Hire
130.00
Supplies
16.04 $799.54
The woodland as a whole is very badly infested with Gypsy Moths, and heavy areas of defoliation were in evidence in the section of Shepardville. There is no reason to offer for this condition, as it is natural, caused by the building up of the insect which may occur at any time and in any section. The residential section, wooded roadsides, town shade trees, and other properties were all in good condition throughout the season, being well creosoted and thoroughly sprayed.
The tent caterpillar webs were not so numerous as in the past years. The elm leaf beetle was generally heavy over most of the town-many elm trees were completely defoliated. As no spraying was done for the elm beetle, owing to lack of funds, the feeding by this insect was more noticeable to the public.
The State reimbursement in labor and supplies, such as arsenate of lead and creosote, totals $556.95.
All payrolls and reports have been sent in to the State Forest Department.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE H. SNELL, Moth Superintendent
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK AND DAIRIES
January 15, 1941
To the Board of Health, Plainville, Mass.
Gentlemen:
Herewith I submit my report as Inspector of Milk and Dairies in the Town of Plainville for the year ending December 31, 1940.
Periodic inspections and tests have been made during the year, and statutory requirements are being met in all cases.
Milk licenses issued, 28 at 50c each $14.00
Oleomargarine licei se isued, 1 at 50c .50
Total $14.50
Cash paid to Town ' 'reasurer $14.50
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK E. WHITING, Milk Inspector
REPORT OF TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
We herewith submit our annual report for the year ending December 31, 1940.
Appropriated
$125.00
Labor $121.25
W. H. Riley (mowing) 3.75 $125.00
Received from rent and paid to Town Treasurer $200.00.
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The usual maintenance work at the town forest consists of the cutting of brush, minor road repairs, and cleaning boundary lines for fire protection.
Pruning and release cutting work was done in the red pine planting at Messenger street, and the white pine planting at the town park lot.
The main wood roads through the forest from George street to the Bristol Farm were graveled, making them pasasble by auto. In this work we received considerable assistance from the highway department, hauling stones and gravel from the widening job they did at George and East Bacon streets. This not only makes available to use in fire protection, but also opens up the forest more to the public.
Your committee recommends that $125.00 be appropriated for 1941.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE B. GREENLAY, GEORGE H. SNELL, OSWIN C. WOODWARD,
Town Forest Committee
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
Plainville, Mass., January 16, 1941
To the Honorable Board of Health,
Plainville, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending ending December 31, 1940.
There were no carcasses inspected or stamped.
Respectfully submitted,
MERRILL N. FALK,
Inspector of Slaughtering
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TREASURER'S REPORT
January 10, 1941
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The Treasurer's Report for the Town of Plainville is sub- mitted herewith for the accounting or financial period from January 1, 1940 to December 31, 1940.
Exhibits and schedules have been submitted which more clearly reflects the financial condition and more clearly defines the accounting transactions.
COMMENTS REFLECTING FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash:
The cash balance of $14,569.42 is on deposit at the Manu- facturers National Bank at North Attleboro, Massachusetts and subject to withdrawal by check. The Trust Fund is repre- sented by cash on deposit at the Attleboro Savings Bank at North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Interest from this Trust Fund is withdrawn annually and placed to the credit of the school department and used by them for the support of the schools. The interest received for the year 1940 was $14.61.
Accounts Receivable:
Uncollected personal and real estate taxes amount to $13,371.87 which amount is considerably less than for the preceding year. All taxes prior to 1939 have been collected or otherwise disposed of. See Tax Collector's report for taxes in detail.
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes:
The amount of $145.54 represents automobile taxes re- maining uncollected and are all for the year 1940. A reserve is set up for uncollected taxes on automobiles until collected. Receipts are credited to Estimated Receipts and certified to the Assessors and used by them in fixing the tax rate.
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