Report of the city of Somerville 1950, Part 6

Author: Somerville (Mass.)
Publication date: 1950
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE


JOHN J. CONWAY, Chairman, term expires 1953 EDWARD L. CONDON, term expires 1951 EDWARD L. HAGAN, term expires 1952 Agent-CHARLES J. WILLWERTH Matron, City Home-ELIZABETH GOODRICH


LICENSING COMMISSION


RALPH B. JONES, Chairman, term expires June, 1951 DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, term expires 1952 JOSEPH D. LONERGAN, term expires 1953


PLANNING BOARD


ERNEST BRENNER, Chairman, term expires 1951 VINCENT MARINO, term expires 1953 PATSY BARONI, term expires 1950 DAVID B. NISSENBAUM, term expires 1952 JAMES M. O'MEARA, term expires 1954


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CITY CLERK


PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES


WILLIAM J. DONOVAN, President, term expires 1951 GEORGE K. COYNE, term expires 1950 WALTER AVERY, term expires 1952 J. HELEN CLOUGH, term expires 1952 REV. ANTHONY J. FLAHERTY, term expires 1951 JOHN J. GRIFFIN, term expires 1950 JOSEPHINE J. HURLEY, term expires 1950 WILLIAM H. McKENNA, term expires 1952 MABEL J. WEDLOCK, term expires 1951


SOMERVILLE RECREATION COMMISSION


E. STUART ROGERS, Chairman, term expires 1951 (Died May 5, 1950). REV. NAZARENO PROPERZI, Vice-Chairman, term expires 1951 WILLIAM J. CROTTY, term expires 1951


PHILIP V. FARRELL, term expires 1950


MRS. ROSE GLENDON, term expires 1950


MRS. HARRIET M. HURLBURT, term expires 1951 GEORGE L. KEEFE, term expires 1950 WILLIAM J. KOEN, term expires 1950 MRS. CLARA MOORE, term expires 1951 HAROLD W. WELLS, term expires 1950


BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS


THOMAS W. ORPEN, Chairman, term expires April 1953 JOHN T. FORD, term expires April 1953 DENNIS L. DONOVAN, term expires April 1952 WILLIAM C. PIKE, term expires April 1951


RETIREMENT BOARD


EDMUND L. KELLEHER, Chairman, term exipres 1952 DANIEL A. DOWNEY, Vice-Chairman term expires 1953 FRANCIS MacDONALD, City Auditor (died March 12, 1950)


SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY


CHARLES G. MARTIGNETTE, Chairman, term expires June 8, 1952 WALTER A. BURDETT, term expires June 8, 1953 OSCAR P. GROVE, term expires June 22, 1954 DAVID Y. ROSS, term expires 1955 CHARLES J. MURPHY, term expires Aug. 1, 1951 (Appointed by State for unexpired term of Thomas W. Bowe)


CITY CLERK NORMAN E. CORWIN


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ASSISTANT CITY CLERK WILLIAM C. ARBUCKLE


TREASURER AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES FRANCIS J. TAGUE


CITY MESSENGER DANIEL A. DOWNEY


ASSISTANT CITY MESSENGER RICHARD A. KEYES


MAYOR'S SECRETARY


JOHN H. PHELAN


CITY AUDITOR


FRANCIS MacDONALD (Died March 12, 1950)


CITY SOLICITOR


ROBERT J. MULDOON


ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITORS


ARTHUR A. FORTE MARY A. KERWIN


CITY ENGINEER LAWRENCE A. BARUFFALDI


COMMISSIONER OF STREETS JOHN E. O'BRIEN


SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTHS


JOHN E. O'BRIEN


COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS


EDWARD F. MOYNIHAN


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CITY CLERK


WATER COMMISSIONER RALPH L. GARRETT


SUPERINTENDENT OF SANITARY DEPARTMENT JOHN F. MESKELL


CLERK OF COMMITTEES ROBERT G. CAMERLENGO


ASSISTANT CLERK OF COMMITTEES JOHN M. MANSFIELD


ASSISTANT TO CLERK OF COMMITTEES FRANCIS L. McGONAGLE


CHIEF OF POLICE AUGUSTINE F. SHARRY


CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT JOHN C. MCNALLY


FOREST WARDEN JOHN C. MCNALLY


COMMISSIONER OF ELECTRIC LINES AND LIGHTS MARTIN F. DENNING


CITY PHYSICIAN


ASSISTANT CITY PHYSICIAN JOHN M. TAVARES, M.D.


COMMISSIONER OF VETERANS' SERVICES THOMAS F. MCGRATH


SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES JOHN F. CASEY


CONSTABLES


CHARLES M. AUSTIN S. DANIEL COSTA DANIEL A. DOWNEY JOHN W. LUCE, JR.


WILLIAM J. MARA LEONARD O. MASTERS DANIEL J. O'DONOGHUE JOHN M. SMITH


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REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION


1950


REV. NAZARENO PROPERZI, Chairman


MEMBERS


Term Expires January


William J. Crotty


1951


Philip V. Farrell


1950


Mrs. Rose M. Glendon


1950


Mrs. Harriett M. Hurlburt


1951


George L. Keefe


1950


William J. Koen


1950


Mrs. Clara R. Moore


1951


Rev. Nazareno Properzi


1951


Harold W. Wells


1950


Secretary To The Commission: CHARLES C. KELLEY


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December 30, 1950


To The Honorable The Mayor And The Board of Aldermen:


For the second successive year the Recreation Commission must begin its Annual Report on a note of sadness. For the second successive year the Recreation movement in Somerville has lost a champion in its cause. On May 3 the family of the late Chairman, E. Stuart Rogers, reported his sudden and un- timely decease. Mr. Rogers from the very beginning of his membership on the Commission had given unselfishly of his time and energy, though many times he was under great phys- ical strain. His election as Chairman of the Commission in 1944, and his unanimous re-election with each succeeding year, give some evidence of the high esteem in which he was held by his co-members on the Commission. He left behind him nothing but pleasant memories and a void difficult to fill. Is it any wonder that a sober tone is present throughout this Report, in view of the Commission's recent losses?


In the field of Municipal Recreation, Somerville is gradu- ally taking its warranted place. The Commission's program has always been regarded as remarkable by leaders in the field of Recreation, especially in the light of financial appropriations and existing recreational facilities. Proceeding slowly and cautiously in the matter of financial requests, the Commission is gratified to report that once again the City Fathers deserve commendation for recognizing the needs of the Service and, in the light of the Commission's minimum requests, appropriat- ing for 1950 approximately ninety per cent of its estimate of financial needs. The Commission's 1950 appropriation repre- sents a cost of approximately forty-seven cents on the City's 1950 tax rate.


Salaries of year-round, full-time Leaders are becoming more equitable by comparison with those of other communi- ties. A well-balanced year-round leadership staff is essential to the success of any Community Recreation program. Exces- sive demands as to work and hours are usually made on such a staff in this field of work; and if the morale of the workers is to be maintained, salaries must be commensurate with the re- quirements of the profession and must give promise of finan-


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cial security both now and in the future. Salary scales are nec- essary also, not only to maintain a qualified staff without con- stant turn-over, but to attract others similarly qualified when vacancies occur. For this reason, effort is being made to raise the salary standard of seasonal and part-time Leaders.


The lack of recreational facilities, both indoor and outdoor, continues to be an insurmountable problem and a handicap to the over-all program. There are not sufficient gymnasiums in the City to take care of the program demands. The Women's Gymnasium activity is handicapped because of its present loca- tion, and the current response is surprising in view of existing conditions. During the 1950 season alone, more than $300 was expended from the Softball Leagues' Field And In- jury Fund due to injuries sustained by the players at the vari- ous fields, as result of holes, rocks, and uneven surfaces. Conway Playground continues to be unplayable for any type of athletic competition.


The Recreation Commission in October recorded itself as concurring in the action of the Somerville School Committee in its intention to take advantage of the provisions of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, which provides financial assistance to cities and towns in the construction of school buildings. In this connection the Commission, in communications to persons charged with responsibility for carrying out the provisions of Chapter 645, recommended that in the construction of any new school buildings in Somerville, provision for community use of such buildings be made, to include


Combined Gymnasium and Auditorium, with direct en- trance from the street;


Several small adjoining rooms to be used for small-group activities;


Isolation of these facilities from other sections of the building;


Separate toilet and drinking facilities;


Separate heating unit.


In order that certain City Departments whose work is allied with that of the Recreation Commission in the promotion of Municipal Recreation might include in their 1951 Financial


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Estimates items which would be of benefit to the community, the Recreation Commission through its Superintendent has. made a series of recommendations to these Departments. These recommendations have been courteously acknowledged by the respective Department Heads, and in some cases pro- visions have been made by the Department Heads to fulfill the recommendations. It is hoped that through this procedure some improvements as to facilities, etc. will be made during 1951. (Ordinarily these recommendations would be included in the Commission's Annual Report, whose publication takes place AFTER appropriations have been established and it is too late to make adjustments for that year.) A few of the above- mentioned recommendations include :-


1) That the Commissioner of Public Buildings include in his Financial Estimate for 1951 provision for janitors' "over- time" services specifically allocated to the Recreation Commission's uses of public buildings.


2) That the Electrical Department make provision for an out- door lighting system on one of the City's Softball dia- monds.


3) General improvements by the Engineering Department at the various play areas, including the following :- DILBOY FIELD:


a) Installation of new swing frame on field-house side of field.


b) Erection of two outdoor ovens on field-house side of field.


FOSS PARK:


a) Construction of a new shelter to replace the present dilapidated one.


b) Installation of a basketball court.


c) Installation of permanent sand boxes.


GLEN ST. PLAYGROUND :- Surfacing of the chil- dren's area at the corner of Glen and Oliver Sts.


SHAW PLAYGROUND :- Elimination of children's area in left-field section, so that this space may be used for other purposes. This area has never been


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used for little children because of its location and because of the proximity of the Hodgkins Play- ground, which provides activity and equipment for the smaller children.


TRUM FIELD:


a) Surfacing of the entire area, and installation of a basketball court on the site of the old boccie court.


b) Installation of permanent sand boxes.


WOODS PLAYGROUND :- Opening in the fence on the Sartwell Ave. side of the playground.


ATHLETIC AREAS :- Installation of Horseshoe Courts at the Conway, Dilboy Field, Foss Park, Glen St., Lincoln Park, Shaw, and Trum Field areas.


All three of the Department Heads affected by these recom- mendations have been most co-operative during the past year, and a continuance of this pleasant relationship is anticipated. Especially should the co-operative attitude of the present City Engineer, Mr. Lawrence Baruffaldi, be noted. At all times dur- ing the past year when projects affecting the Recreation Ser- vice were under consideration by the Engineering Department, the Superintendent of Recreation was consulted by the City Engineer. A concrete example of this co-operation is illustrated in the designing and completion of the new Albion Street Play- ground, which was brought about through the combined ef- forts of the Recreation Commission and the Engineering Department.


Only a small portion of this Report will be given to the activities program under the Commission in 1950. It should be recorded, however, that the program was generally success- ful. An over-all increase in the number of participants, and an increase in the number of Recreation groups, are a matter of record. Adult activities in music and drama present the sole exceptions to this statement. In the Summer Playgrounds pro- gram alone there was an increase in the aggregate attendance of ninety-seven thousand participants. The two Girls' Clubs and one Boys' Club have been added to those already in exist- ence. A City-wide Cribbage Tournament for Men was con- ducted in April, and all of the leading men's organizations of the City participated. An experimental program of "Recrea-


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tion For Shut-Ins" was inaugurated in November at the Chil- dren's Ward of the Somerville Hospital, the present program consisting of semi-weekly sessions of story-telling and pup- petry, and the showing of film strips and films, under special leadership. To date the program has been well received.


The Recreation Commission has long realized that, for many reasons, there has not been since 1942 a supervised recreation program for youth of the sixteen-to-nineteen age group. Recently, however, the Junior Municipal Basketball League for boys of this age group has been organized. It is anticipated that the major handicap to this group's expansion will be the unavailability of gymnasiums.


Although the generally accepted nation-wide Recreation viewpoint seems to be that there is lacking in most cities and towns an adequate program for boys and girls of junior high school age, such is not the case in Somerville. The Somerville Recreation Commission, realizing the importance of this age- level-which is the most habit-forming, pliable, and imitative -places particular emphasis upon recreational programs for this age group, as evidenced by its Boys' Clubs, Girls' Clubs, Junior Community Chorus, Youth Theatre, Athletic Leagues, Model Aircraft, and Arts And Crafts group activities. And the program of Afternoon Supervised Athletics for boys and girls, previously conducted during the Spring season only, was ex- tended in 1950 to include the Fall season.


A feature of past years was revived on April 18 (the day preceding the Boston Marathon) when the Federated Boys' Clubs conducted a Two-Mile Road Race for Somerville boys of ages 14 to 18 years. All contestants were subjected to a physi- cal examination by the City Physician prior to the running of the race. (Physical examinations were also provided by the City Physician in August for the 175 boy-contestants entered in the Inter-Playground Athletic Meet.)


A series of surveys is now being conducted by the Recrea- tion Commission to determine whether the Municipal Recrea- tion Service, within the limitations of its resources, is reaching in some degree the more densely populated districts of the community, especially with respect to the 18,000 children of school age. Information is also in the process of being as- sembled as to available recreation activities in those areas where juvenile delinquency is prevalent. As anticipated in some cases, the only deterrent to the provision of recreation


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activities in certain localities is the absence of adequate facili- ties.


An additional survey is in the process of determining what (if any) private property (vacant lots, etc.) of 5,000 square feet or more might be recommended for purchase by the City for use as "tot-lots" or neighborhood playgrounds. This survey is especially concerned with those neighborhoods which are not now immediately served by any form of play activity.


As part of its In-Service Training Seminar for the general improvement of the leadership staff, held during the Christmas vacation period, the Recreation Commission was fortunate in arranging with the Boston Chapter of the American National Red Cross for a complete course of instruction in First Aid for Recreation Leaders participating in the Seminar. Eighteen Leaders completed the course and were awarded certificates by the Red Cross. The Commission is of the opinion that such a course is in the best interests of civilian defense, especially in view of current world conditions.


Earlier in this Report the Commission has recorded several recommendations whose fulfillment would greatly enhance the service under the Commission. There remain only the follow- ing three recommendations :-


1) That, in view of the lack of adequate playing facilities for Softball in Somerville, the Commission recommends that two Softball diamonds be developed, for use as early as possible in 1951, at Dilboy Field - in addition to the present Baseball diamond.


2) That the City Engineer consider the immediate re-surfac- ing of Shaw Field, whose condition is such as to make it almost unplayable for Softball or Baseball. Many of the injuries sustained by the Softball Leagues, as recorded earlier in this Report, were incurred on this area.


3) That the City Engineer consider the immediate develop- ment of a Softball diamond and a Baseball diamond at the Conway Playground.


The Recreation Commission takes this opportunity to re- cord its high estimate of the faithful and competent service rendered by the members of the year-round staff of workers. The Commission judges the high standards of its personnel to


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be one of its greatest assets in its wholehearted efforts to carry out a varied program of Recreation which will serve the needs of the entire community. Without such a staff, not even a skeleton of the present extensive program would be possible.


The Commission gratefully acknowledges the continued co-operation during 1950 of His Honor The Mayor, the Board of Aldermen, the Engineering Department, the Public Build- ings Department, the Electrical Department, and the Police Department; and acknowledges also the co-operation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Masters of the Senior High and Junior High Schools, and the Supervising Principals and Tea- chers of the Elementary Schools.


Acknowledgment is made also to the various churches and members of the clergy, and to veteran, service, and social or- ganizations of the City for their co-operation during the past year.


The Financial Summary for the year 1950 is appended to this Report.


Respectfully submitted by


THE RECREATION COMMISSION, By


REV. N. PROPERZI, Chairman


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City of Somerville, Recreation Commission FINANCIAL SUMMARY, 1950


ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (April 10)


$63,569.00


TRANSFER TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT (No-


500.00


vember 9)


$63,069.00


EXPENDITURES:


Salaries and Wages


$55,831.19


Athletic Supplies


845.19


Playground Supplies, Paraphernalia, Equip- ment and Accessories


1,038.80


Other Recreation Supplies


1,033.31


Printing, Planographing, Etc.


148.00


Rental of Equipment, Trucks, Buses, Etc.


383.10


Rental of Premises


75.00


Music Scores, Records, Etc.


21.42


Office Supplies


275.48


Telephone


357.26


Postage, Parcel Post and Express


145.77


Repairs


13.00


Photographic Services and Supplies


106.59


Special Services


30.57


Automobile Maintenance:


Station Wagon and Truck


554.24


Other


150.00


Carfares for Itinerant and Volunteer


Workers


43.05


Other Personal Disbursements


34.00


Convention Expenses


100.79


Special Items:


Mats and Accessories for Tumbling and Gym


197.80


Swing Sets and Accessories


149.84


Camera


50.00


All Other


4.00


TOTAL EXPENDITURES


$61,588.40


$61,588.40


UNEXPENDED BALANCE


$1,480.60


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CITY OF SOMERVILLE REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE


December 18, 1950.


SCHOOL COMMITTEE ROOMS


Ordered, that the Annual Report of the Superintendent of Schools be adopted as the Annual Report of the Board of School Committee, it being understood that such adoption does not commit the board to the opinions or recommendations made therein; that it be incorporated in the reports of the city, and that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to have six hundred copies printed separately at the earliest possible date.


EVERETT W. IRELAND,


Secretary of School Committee


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SCHOOL COMMITTEE Somerville, Massachusetts 1950


FRANCIS H. BROWN WILLIAM J. SHEA


Chairman Vice-Chairman


MEMBERS


Ex-Officiis


JOHN M. LYNCH, Mayor PAUL 1. MCCARTHY


34 Browning Road 472 Medford Street


President, Board of Aldermen


Ward One


JOSEPH F. LEAHY


Ward Two


34 Bow Street


ELEANOR S. COYNE


59 Preston Road


SARAH M. MCLAUGHLIN


Ward Four


167 Central Street


Ward Five


27 Aberdeen Road


V. THERESA MORRISSEY


JOHN F. FITZGERALD


86 Yorktown Street


Superintendent of Schools EVERETT W. IRELAND


Office: West Building, High School, Highland Avenue Residence: 18 Day Street


The Superintendent's Office will be open on school days from 8:00 to 5:00. His office hour is 4:00 on school days.


Assistant Superintendent of Schools


LEO C. DONAHUE 108 Summer Street


Superintendent's Office Force


Marion E. Marshall, 62 Highland Avenue Regina Truelson, 38 Rogers Avenue Margaret R. O'Connor, 2 Adrian Street Frances C. Geaton, 29 Tennyson Street William E. Hogan, 23 Calvin Street Mary P. Brady, 164 Washington Street


WILLIAM J. SHEA


Ward Six


17 Warner Street


Ward Seven


16 New Hampshire Avenue


FRANCIS H. BROWN


Ward Three


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Standing Committee of the Whole


with Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen designated to act during such times as the matters set opposite their names are under discussion:


TEACHERS


Fitzgerald, Coyne


FINANCE


CURRICULUMS AND INSTRUCTION


HEALTH, PHYSICAL TRAINING AND ATHLETICS


Coyne, Brown Mclaughlin, Leahy Shea, Morrissey Leahy, Shea


INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION


SCHOOL ACCOMMODATIONS


Brown, McLaughlin


RULES AND REGULATIONS


Morrissey, Fitzgerald


Board Meetings


January 2 January 30 February 27 March 27


April 24 May 29


October 30


June 26


November 27 December 18


September 25


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TO THE HONORABLE SCHOOL COMMITTEE SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS


LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:


In accordance with the provisions of the Rules and Regu- lations of the Somerville School Committee, the Superintend- ent of Schools has prepared and submits herewith his twenty- third annual report, which is the seventy-ninth in a series of annual reports of the Somerville Public Schools, and covers the calendar year 1950.


This document is prepared in three sections, Part I of which is the report of the Superintendent of Schools to the School Committee, comprising a discussion of (1) the matters involved in the outstanding activities of the School Committee, and (2) the condition of the schools with respect to changes, improvements, and progress, which includes statements re- garding personnel, membership, and buildings, with recom- mendations concerning the immediate and necessary needs of our educational system.


Part II is prepared as a report of the School Committee to the citizens and consists of (1) a description of the school property, (2) statistical tables which set forth comparative figures covering a period of years concerning enrollment, membership, attendance, cost of instruction and maintenance, and other matters of organization, and (3) tables showing statistics, not necessary for comparison, covering the last fiscal year.


Part III presents the organization of the school system at the close of the year 1950 and the lists of graduates of this year from the secondary schools, the evening high school, and the vocational schools.


Respectfully submitted,


EVERETT W. IRELAND, Superintendent of Schools


December 18, 1950


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PART I REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1950


About half of the population of our nation is directly or indirectly engaged in the business of education, and the other half of the population, whether it be property owners or rent payers, is also concerned with taxes for education. It is not at all surprising, then, that former President Hoover of these United States stated, "Education is our biggest business. It is our only indispensable business." Realizing that the years have brought an increasing awareness of the significance of educa- tion, it is quite interesting to note that nearly ninety years ago Abraham Lincoln, the great emancipator, our sixteenth Presi- dent of these United States, declared, "The most important business in which a people may engage is that of education."


Public education is a public purchase, a purchase made by the citizens of a community for the benefit of their children. In self protection every community purchases education for its future citizens, and the amount and quality of the education which the people buy is one of the best evidences obtainable of the general level of civilization and culture which they have reached. The schools of a municipality reflect the aspirations of its people for their children and for their community.


There being general acceptance of the validity of the statement that education is big business, it is essential that a community should regularly, as is the practice in all properly conducted businesses, be given an accounting of the steward- ship of the public trust of the group of elected officials who are charged to exert constant vigilance, intelligent considera- tion, and a forward looking attitude regarding public educa- tion.


As the executive officer of the Somerville School Com- mittee, the Superintendent of Schools is deeply appreciative of the opportunity and privilege to take stock again and discuss with the citizens of the community what has occurred within


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the educational system during the past twelve months and to think about pertinent current and future needs.


In consequence, there is herewith submitted the twenty- third annual report prepared by the present Superintendent in the series of seventy-nine such reports since Somerville be- came a city in 1872.


In an October issue of Life Magazine, dedicated to the United States schools, Elmo Roper, Public Opinion Expert, re- ported his findings of the Survey he was requested to make on what the people think of their schools. Survey questions con- cerning the curriculum, the teacher's influence, the im- portance of teachers' attributes, the teacher's rank in the community, the importance of adequate school buildings, and the citizen's estimate of the efficiency of the schools, brought forth many interesting, sometimes sound and lofty, but fre- quently inconsistent comments. The comments give evidence that when Americans are polled as to what they think about Education, they are complacent as a whole, but dissatis- fied about particular phases. Obviously, the general public feels that something should be done to improve the situation, yet no agreement seems to be offered by the public as to what that something is. The total result of the efforts of the poll seems to be complete indecision.




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