USA > Massachusetts > Bristol County > Attleboro > Reports of town officers of the town of Attleborough 1938 > Part 6
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15
The residential section was taken care of by the regular men in the forestry department.
A considerable number of wild cherry trees were cut and burned in control of tent catapillar, this work being done with W. P. A. labor. The results were very satisfactory.
Underbrush was cut out and trees were trimmed on the water shed at South Attleboro, also at Hoppin Hill Reservoir.
There were 5,000 soft pine trees set out at South Attleboro pumping station. There was no spraying done owing to inefficiency of spray pump.
The hurricane of September 21 was the cause of a large amount of extra work and will necessitate considerable extra work this coming season, trimming broken branches.
At this time I want to take the opportunity ot thank those who so willingly assisted in clearing the streets of felled trees and broken branches at the time of the hurricane and immediately after.
I again recommend that a large spray pump be purchased for use in the forestry department.
If the old pump was working right, owing to its small size, I could only spray about one-third of the territory that is required.
Very truly yours, Wm. E. S. Smith, City Forester.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
OF THE
CITY OF ATTLEBORO
FOR THE YEAR
1938
110
ANNUAL REPORT
Lewis A. Fales Superintendent of Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, 1938
Edwin F. Thayer, 17 Mechanic Street
Term Expires January 1941
Leland B. Smith, 149 South Main Street.
H. Dean Baker, 16 Upland Road. 1941
Mrs. Dorothy R. Worman, 23 Third Street. 1941
Mrs. Lida M. Holbrook, 45 Holden Street.
1943
Mrs. Alice Stobbs. 63 Bank Street. 1943
Mrs. Rena Rounseville, 141 South Main Street.
1943
William A. Blackburn, 197 South Main Street. 1943
Allen K. Remington, 138 Highland Avenue
1943
Organization
Edwin F. Thayer Leland B. Smith. Chairman Vice-chairman
Mrs. Lida M. Holbrook
. Secretary
Edwin F. Thayer
. Representative before Municipal Council
STANDING COMMITTEES-1938
Teachers and Course of Study
Mr. Thayer
Mrs. Holbrook Mrs. Stobbs
Textbooks and Supplies
Mrs. Worman
Mrs. Holbrook Mr. Blackburn
Buildings
Mr. Smith
Mr. Remington Mrs. Rounseville
Finance
Mr. Thayer Mr. Smith Mr. Baker
Regular meetings, first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 o'clock p. m.
Bills are paid on the fifteenth of each month.
All bills to be acted on must be submitted in duplicate, and be in the hands of the committee, Superintendent's office, on the 26th of each month.
1941
111
ANNUAL REPORT
Superintendent of Schools LEWIS A. FALES
Office, Sanford Street School. Telephone 12
Residence, 22 Mechanic Street. Telephone 22
The Superintendent's office is open on school days from 8:30 to 5:00; Satur- day, 8:30 to 11:30. The Superintendent's office hours on school days are from 8:30 to 9:00; 4:00 to 5:00 Monday and Wednesday; Monday evening by appoint- ment.
Superintendent's Secretary
Alice I. Wetherell, Telephone 1235-J. 32 Sanford Street
Clerks
Hilda R. LaPalme .. 61 Hebron Avenue 84 Knight Avenue
Edna I. Langley (Mrs.)
School Physician
Dr. Jesse W. Battershall, Telephone 284.
18 North Main Street
School Nurse
Mrs. Dorothy B. Wendell, R. N., Telephone 940-W . .90 Locust Street Office hours: Sanford Street School, 8:00-9:00 on school days.
Dental Hygienist
Barbara H. Greene 11 John Street
School Dentists
Dr. Anderson S. Briggs Suite 26, Bates Block .59 1-2 Park Street
Dr. W. Earle Turner
Attendance Officer
W. Wesley Young. .27 Jewel Avenue Office hours on school days: 8:45 to 9:30 A. M. daily at the office of the Superintendent.
School Calendar
First Term: Wednesday, Sept. 7 to Thursday, Dec. 22, 1938.
Second Term: Tuesday, Jan. 3 to Friday, Feb. 17, 1939.
Third Term: Monday, Feb. 27 to Friday, April 14, 1932.
Fourth Term: Monday, April 24 to Friday, June 23 1: 3 ..
School Sessions
High School-One session, from 8:15 to 1:40, with a recess of fifteen minutes. Pank Street-One session from 8:15 to 1:15.
Friggs Corner-8:45 to 11:45 and 12:30 to 2:30.
Lincoln-S:45 to 11:45 and 1:00 to 3:00.
South Attleboro-8:45 to 11:30 and 12:45 to 3:00.
Washington-9:00 to 11:45 and 1:00 to 3:15. Plat-9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00.
Grammar and Frimary Schools-Morning session from 9:00 to 11:45. Afternoon session from 1:15 to 3:30. Grade 1 closes fifteen minutes earlier than the other grades.
112
ANNUAL REPORT
NO SCHOOL SIGNALS Four double strokes on the Fire Alarm 4-4-4-4 Adopted March 5, 1928
7:15 A. M. Postponement of the opening of the High and Bank Street Schools till 9 o'clock.
8:00 A. M. No morning session except for the High and Bank Street Schools. If signal has sounded at 7:15, no session for the High and Bank Street Schools.
8:15 A. M. No morning session for grades one, two and three. Afternoon session for all grades unless the signal is repeated at 12:15 or 12:30.
11:15 A. M. One session. Grades, one, two and three will close for the day at 12M. All higher grades then in session except the High and Bank Street Schools, will close for the day at 1:00 P. M.
12:15 P. M. No afternoon session for all grades below the High School.
12:30 P. M. No afternoon session for grades one, two and three.
The signals will be given at 8:00 A. M. and 12:15 P. M. only in very severe weather. WEAN will broadcast no school announcements: mornings at 7:15, 7:30 7:45 and 7:58; afternoons at approximately 12 M and 12:30.
W NAC will also broadcast the no school announcements.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT, 1938 Receipts Appropriations
April, Salaries. $272,506.00
April, Other Expenses. 43,940.00
November, Other Expenses . . 3,000.00
Reimbursement from Jewelry Trades School Account. 1,252.96
Total regular appropriations $320,698.96
Smith-Hughes Fund for Vocational and Continuation Schools 751.04
Total available for schools- $321,450.00
RECEIVED by the City on account of schools but not credited to the School Department:
1. State Reimbursements
General School Fund, Teachers' Salaries
5,478.35
Americanization Class.
43.75
Trade Schools
106.67
2. Tuition and transportation of State Wards
3. Trition in other schools
405.00
4. Use of school buildings
155.00
5. Sale of books and supplies.
378.12
6. Sale of supplies, Vocational School.
20.20
7. Miscellaneous 15.40
8. Jewelry Trades School
State Reimbursement for maintenance $ 1,2 4.29
Tuition for non-resident pupils for 1937 583.44
Tuition for non-resident pupils for 1938. 1,2.3.36
$ 35,023.61
$ 3,171.09
Total received but not available for schools .
.$ 38,194.70 Tuition for non-resident pupils in Jewelry Trades School for 1938, received after Jan. 1, 1939 $ 32.64 Tuition still due. 48.96
$ 27,880.40
Vocational and Continuation Schools.
540.72
113
ANNUAL REPORT
EXPENDITURES 1938
Including delayed bills amounting to $218.00, paid February 15, 1939, out of appropriation for 1938.
General Account
High School
Elem. Schools
Total
1. General Control
Clerks
$ 5,078.08
$ 5,078.08
Telephones.
84.26
75.65
513.58
673.49
Office Expenses
352.46
352.46
Superintendence
Superintendent.
4,200.00
4,200.00
Attendance Officer and
1,387.42
1,387.42
Office Expenses.
148.42
148.42
Expenses Out of Town
4.36
4.36
Automobiles.
474.74
474.74
2. Instruction
Teachers. .
61,362.03
158,640.55
220,002.58
Supervisors.
2,590.00
5,142.50
7,732.50
Books.
3,069.56
2,215.40
5,284.96
Supplies
1,707 37
3,040.02
4,747.39
Cooking
268.63
222.50
491.13
Manual Training
159.15
710.41
869.56
Sewing
24.62
27.61
52.23
3. Operating School Plant
Janitors
3,757.50
18,338.53
22,096.03
Fuel.
1,086.01
8,187.19
9,273.20
Water
109.99
560.94
670.93
Janitors' Supplies.
96.00
493.50
589.50
Lights-electricity
952.33
1,313.86
2,266.19
Power
269.05
206.40
475.45
Towels.
50.24
97.71
147.95
4. Maintaining School Plant
Repairs.
432.71
6,849.43
7,282.14
Equipment, repairs and replacement.
261.42
423.31
684.73
Flags. . ..
1.25
56.02
57.27
5. Auxiliary Agencies
Health-Salaries.
75.00
2,675.00
2,750.00
Auto
57.00
57.00
Transportation.
2,656.55
6,331.43
8,987.98
6. Miscellaneous
Tuition
142.29
142.29
Graduation
194.48
36.18
230.66
Sundries .
30.00
76.85
106.85
Express
16.00
14.37
30.37
Band.
109.75
109.75
$ 11,729.74 $ 79,355.29
$216,438.04
$307,523.07
65.46
65.46
Care of grounds.
Custodian of Bldgs. .
114
ANNUAL REPORT
7. Vocational and Continuation School
Salaries. . $ 7,319.79
Salaries from Smith-Hughes Fund. 751.04
Telephones. 15.10
Books and supplies. 102.97
Cooking, sewing and manual training.
236.22
Fuel.
260.34
Gas.
17.98
Electric lights .
51.50
Maintenance and replacement of equipment.
57.69
New Equipment
3.10
Transportation.
5SS.43
Sundries
12.81
S 9,416.97 $ 9,416.97
S. Evening School salaries.
255.50
9. Parochial School Transportation 899.18
10. Tuition to Trade School.
142.85
11. Jewelry Trades School Salaries (Reimbursed in April).
1,252.96
Total expended
$319,490.53
Balance. 1,959.47
$321,450.00
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
General Control
School Committee.
$ 6,104.03
Superintendence. 6,214.94
Instruction.
239,180.35
Operating School Plant
35,519.25
Maintenance.
8,089.60
Auxiliary Agencies
11,794.98
Miscellaneous
619.92
$307,523.07
General Vocational and Continuation School.
9,416.97
Evening School salaries.
255.50
Parochial School Transportation.
899.18
Tuition to Trade School.
142.85
Jewelry Trades School salaries.
1,252.96
Total.
$319,490.53
Balance
1,959.47
$321,450.00
SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS
Receipts Expenditures
Balance
Salaries.
$272,500.00
$270,821.90
$ 1,684.10
Other Expenses. . ..
46,940.00
46,664.63
275.37
Smith-Hughes Fund.
751.04
751.04
Jewelry Trades School (transfer)
1,252.96
1,252.96
$321,450.00
$319,490.53 $ 1,959.47
115
ANNUAL REPORT
SEPARATE APPROPRIATION-JEWELRY TRADES SCHOOL
$ 8,482.00 Appropriation.
Expenditures
Telephone
$ 41.61
Gas.
60.61
Electric Lights.
57.65
Power
294.46
Books.
5.53
Supplies
698.34
Maintenance and replacement
351.97
Miscellaneous.
62.90
1,573.07
1,573.07
New Equipment
910.70
Rent ..
999.96
Teachers' Salaries.
3,700.51
Transfer to Salary Account.
1,252.96
4,953.47
Total expended.
$ 8,437.20
Balance
44.80
$ 8,482.00
George- Deen Fund
Received from State Dept. of Education, Federal Funds. $ 4,435.78
Expended for salaries of teachers in the Attleboro Jewelry Trades School $ 4,179.97
Balance
255.81
$ 4,435.78
Special Appropriation New Hetronville School (Finberg School)
January 1, 1938, Balance. $ 1,361.15
December 31, 1938, Balance. 1,361.15
116
ANNUAL REPORT
Report of the Superintendent of Schools
To the School Committee of Attleboro:
I submit herewith my thirty-fourth annual report, it being the fifty-fourth in the series of Superintendents' Annual Reports.
STATISTICS
Census, 1930
21,777
1935.
21,835
II. School Census, October, 1938
Number of children between the ages of 5 and 7
606
Number of children between the ages of 7 and 14.
2,512
Number of children between the ages of 14 and 16
810
III. Attendance
September, 1937 to June, 1938
Total number of different pupils enrolled .
3,932
Average daily membership
3,755
Average daily attendance.
3,552
Per cent of attendance.
15
Table showing average membership of the High and Elementary Schools from 1923- 1938.
High Gain or
Elem. Schools Gain cr
Av.
All Schools Gain or
Sept. June
Memb. Loss
Memb. Loss
Memb. Loss
1927-1928
706
9
3171
7 3877
16
1928-1929
679
-27
3194
23
3873
-4
1929-1930
665
-14
3241
47
3906
33
1930-1931
693
25
3333
92
4026
120
1931-1932
S23
130
3302
-31
4125
99
1932-1933
920
97
3356
54
4276
151
1933-1934.
893
-27
3263
-93
4156
-120
1934-1935.
918
25
3192
-71
4110
-46
1935-1936
895
-23
3036
-156
3931
-179
1936-1937
875
-20
2349
-87
3824
-107
1937-1938.
919
14
2836
-113
3755
-69
Fall Term, September-December. 1938
1938
Av. Memb.
Gain or Loss
Av. Memb.
Gain or Loss
Av. Memb.
Gain cr Loss
September
969
2779
3748
October
957
-12
2507
28
3764
16
November
945
-12
2792
-15
3737
-27
December
93-4
-11
2776
-16
3710
-27
Av. for 4 months.
951
2789
3740
Av.
Av.
I. Population
3,92S
117
ANNUAL REPORT
The year 1932 marked the highest enrollment in the Attleboro schools. At the close of the second week in September, 1932, the total enrollment in all schools was 4,332. Since 1932 the enrollment has steadily declined except in the High School. Where has this loss occurred, and how much has it been? The following table answers these questions.
Table showing enrollment at end of second week in Sept. since 1932.
Year
High
Center of the City
B. C. Dodge. and Hebron Attle.
South
Total Total A11 Grades Schools
Sept. 1932
966
2143
432
791
3366
4332
1933
924
2171
402
737
3310
4234
1934.
937
2140
374
724
3238
4175
1935.
934
2013
385
661
3059
3993
1936.
918
2025
375
638
3038
3056
1937
947
1875
364
5 2
2831
3778
1933.
969
1860
339
590
2789
3758
Loss since 1932
(gain) 3
233
93
201
577
574
(Net Loss)
Per Cent of Loss
13.2%
21.5%
34.1%
In the last few years there has been a general decrease in the elementary school enrollment all over the country. The High Schools have gained in enroll- ment. This condition has been true for Attleboro. The grades in the center schools have lost 13.2%; Briggs Corner, Dodgeville and Hebronville have lost 21.5%; SouthAttleboro has lost more than a third of its enrollment, 34.1% Three rooms have been closed in South Attleboro since 1932, and it is probable that another room will be closed next year, if the drop in numbers continues. One room has also been closed in the Richardson School, the Sanford Street Schoo ] and at Dodgeville. This makes a total of six rooms closed since 1932.
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Number of School Buildings (3 portables).
22
Number of Class Rooms (H. S. 25; Grades 105).
130
Number of Rooms in Use.
120
TEACHERS
Number of Teachers and Supervisors, Dec., 1 38. 147
Number of Teachers in High School
33
Number of Teachers in Grades I-VIII
101
Number of Teachers in Kindergartens .
3
Number of Special Teachers.
6
Number of Teachers in Vocational School.
4
COST OF INSTRUCTION-1938
$24,002,825.0)
Tax Rate per $1,000, 1938.
Expended for support of schools, excluding Vocational School $307,523.07
Average membership of day schools, Sept. 1937-June 1938 3755
Expended per pupil based on average membership $81.90
Cost of books and supplies per pupil. $2.67
Valuation of Attleboro, 1938
$33.70
118
ANNUAL REPORT
HIGH SCHOOL
Total expended for High School, including High School share of general expense 82,229.08
Average membership of High School, 1937-1938 919
Cost per pupil .. $89.48
Cost of books and supplies per pupil.
$5.20
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Total expended.
$225,293.99
Average membership, 1937-1938. 2836
Cost per pupil .
$79.44
Cost of books and supplies per pupil.
$1.85
COST OF THE SCHOOLS, STATE REPORT FOR 1937-1938
Attleboro's Rank in the State 355 Cities and Towns
Population 21,769 Census 1930, Rank No. 35 in the State
Valuation $23,896,780, January 1, 1937, Rank No. 45 in the State.
Valuation per pupil $6,381, Rank No. 187 in the State.
Cost per pupil $81.98, Rank No. 298 in the State, only 57 towns and cities have a lower cost.
Average cost for 39 cities in the State $104.22.
Average cost for the State $101.11.
Cost per pupil, North Attleboro $92.77
Taunton 86.73
Norton . 85.81
Mansfield. 77.84
ANNUAL REPORT
119
ATTLEBORO'S RANK IN THE STATE STATE REPORT 1937-1938
Population 21,769 Rank No. 35
Valuation $23,896,780
Valuation per Pupil $6,381
Cost per Pupil $81.98 Only 57 Cities and Towns lower in Cost
Rank No. 45 Rank No. 187 Rank No. 298
5 15 25
35
45 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 125 135 145 155 165 175 185 195 205 215 225 235 245 255 265 275
285 295 305 315
325 335
345
355
355 Towns and Cities in the State
120
ANNUAL REPORT
REMEDIAL READING
The most important educational work of the year has been the attempt to improve the reading ability of all pupils from the first grade through the High School. On March 1, 1938, the elementary school teachers were addressed on this subject by Mr. Robert W. Feabody, principal of the Windmill Street Ele- mentary School of Providence.
March 8, 1938, several principals and teachers attended a lecture in Prockton on "Individualized Reading in the Classroom" given by Miss Helen Sullivan, assistant director of the educational clinic of Boston University School of Educa- tion.
March 9, 1938, a second address on the same subject was given by Miss Alice M. Hazard, teacher of remedial reading in the Ezek Hopkins Junior High School, Providence, to teachers of grades four to eight.
March 31, 1938, several principals attended the conference of the elementary school principals at Amherst, and listened to addresses on reading by Dr. Emmett A. Betts of State Normal College, Oswego, N. Y., and Dr. Paul McKee of Colorado State Teachers College.
April 27, 1938, another meeting of elementary teachers was addressed by Miss Helen S. Wilkinson, director, reading center, Boston Teachers College, and co-author of "Improving Your Reading", Wilkinson and Frown.
May 12, 1938, Mr. Elmer E. Smith, head of the English department, Central High School, Providence, explained to the teachers of the I igh School what had been done over a period of years to improve reading in High School in Providence.
To help teachers in their efforts to ascertain the causes of reading deficiencies and to remove them, principals and teachers have been supplied with a mass of literature on the subject, suggesting methods to be used. Many new sets of readers have been provided. Fach school, including the High School, is now carrying on its own program in reading to prevent failure and to overcome read- ing backwardness.
SANFORD STREET SCHOOL
On August 31, 1938, a fire occurrred in the middle building of the Sanford Street School. The fire department confined the blaze to the roof and one room on the third floor of the building. Temporary repairs were made to the roof so that it would be water tight for the winter, but no attempt was made to fix up the room and it was closed. Permanent repairs have been held up, pending action of the P. W. A. authorities in Washington on the City's application for a federal grant to build a new building to replace the Sanford Street and the Bank Street schools. The last report received from Washington was to the effect that P. W. A. funds for new projects were exhausted, and that no new allotments were being made.
If no help can be secured from P. W. A., the City is faced with two alterna- tives:
1. Repair the middle building.
2. Build a new building without government help.
When the State Inspector of Buildings granted temporary permission to use this building after the fire, he was influenced by the fact that Attleboro had begun to make plans for a new building. if the new building is not built, it is my understanding that the State will require extensive repairs and alterations to bring the old building up to modern standards. No official communication has been received, but it was suggested that new fire-proof stairs; new windows for the rooms on the third floor, and a new fire escape would be among the require-
121
ANNUAL REPORT
ments. These changes would run into a sizable sum, and it is a question whether the building, built in 1874, 65 years ago, is worth the expenditure of so large a sum.
If a new building is planned, it should contain enough rooms to house both the Sanford Street and the Bank Street schools, should have an assembly hall, a gymnasium, and rooms and shops for the Vocational School. Such a building could hardly be placed on the present Sanford Street lot, without depriving the pupils of proper play space. The school committee has recommended the lot on Watson Avenue but there are still some obstacles to be overcome, before this lot can be used for a school site.
At present, then, we are waiting word from Washington with not much hope at present that a federal grant will be made.
THE HIGH SCHOOL
The addition to the High School building will be completed some time in April, and will be occupied in part as soon as the rooms are ready. Full use of the building will not be possible till September, when it is probable that three additional teachers will be needed. The registration for September, made in May will determine what subjects the new teachers will teach. The report of the high School principal gives some of the increased educational advantages to be derived from the use of the new rooms.
THE JEWELRY TRADES SCHOOL
This school is now in its fifth year. Starting as an E. R. A. project in October 1934, it has gradually developed into a real school. In September 1937, new educational standards for admission to the school were set up, and afternoon study at the High School inaugurated. The school has improved rapidly since that time. The enrollment stands steadily at 50, which is as large a number as can be easily handled. Manufacturers say that the boys secured through the school fit into their shop jobs quickly and efficiently, and save much lost time for themselves and their employees.
JEWELRY TRADES SCHOOL Financial Statement
Appropriation
$8,482.00
Expended:
Telephone
$ 41.61
Cas. .
60.61
Electric Lights
57.65
Fower
294.46
Pooks
5.53
Supplies
698.34
Maintenance and replacement .
351.97
Miscellaneous.
62.90
1,573.07
New Equipment
910.70
999.96
Rent. .
$3,483.73
122
ANNUAL REPORT
Teachers' Salaries
Jewelry Tr. Fay Roll. $3,399.51
Jewelry Tr. bills
301.00
Trans. to Sal. Acct
1,252.96
4,953.47
$8,437.20
8,437.20
Balance
$ 44.80
The State will not reimburse for new equipment or rent.
New Equipment. $ 910.70 Total cost $8,437.20
Rent . 999.96
Less 1,910.66
$6,526.54
Credit tuition received or due.
$1,910.66
1,374.96
$5,151.58
1-2 x $5,151.58 to be received from State. 2,575.79
Tuition
1,374.96
To be credited against cost.
$3,950.75
Total cost to Dec. 31, 1938
$8,437.20
Credits
3,950.75
Net cost to City to Dec. 31, 1938 $4,486.45
The net cost to the City for 1938 was $4,486.45. The report of the director gives in detail the progress of the school.
REPAIRS
The school property is insured, in the blanket policy carried by the city, for $1,049,900 which is 80% of the estimated value of the property. This would make the value of the property $1,312,375. To keep this property in repair there was appropriated in the regular budget for 1938 the sum of $5,000. After the fire at the Sanford Street School, August 31, and the hurricane, September 21, $3,000 more was appropriated to take care of the damage caused by these two destructive agencies. The second appropriation did not cover all the damage done but it was all that was allowed.
For the last three years the following amounts for regular repairs have been appropriated:
1936-$5,517.75 1937- 5,121.22 plus 764.88 for W. P. A. 1938- 5,000.00
These amounts are far too small to maintain property valued at more than a million and a quarter. The result is that the needed repairs have not been made, and some of the buildings are pretty shabby, inside and out. It is foolish economy to neglect property for several years, because the final bill for repairs is bound to be much larger than if the property had been kept up and repairs made when needed. From 1920 to 1930 the average expenditure was over $10,000, and that ought to be the minimum allowed for repairs each year. A city is poor indeed when it cannot afford to maintain in good condition the property it owns.
123
ANNUAL REPORT
RESIGNATIONS
During the year five teachers resigned, four to be married and one to accept a better position in her home city. This is the smallest number to leave the service of the city in a long time.
1938
Teacher
School
Reason
April 2
Jane J. Walsh
Tiffany
To be married
May 9
Caroline C. Hale
Dodgeville
To be married
June 20
Marion C. Fuller
So. Attleboro
Quincy
July 22
Ina M. Hunter
High
To be married
July 23
Constance Witherell
High
To be married
Retirement
After nineteen years of faithful and efficient service as janitor at the High School, John Benson retired at the age of 70 under the Contributory Retirement System, September 23, 1938.
PENMANSHIP Summary of Penmanship Awards, 1937-1938
S. S.
Button
G. S:
Button
Palmer
Button
Merit
Button
Prog.
Junior
Cert.
Stud.
Cert.
H. S.
1938
Total
Total
Bliss .. .
53
36
35
39
29
44
39
48
323
350
Briggs Cor.
13
9
12
10
15
19
3
81
85
Capron
14
16
27
1
58
66
Carp. St.
28
3
6
37
72
Dodgeville
15
S
12
15
8
14
17
9
98
113
Farmers.
25
18
23
27
15
10
1
119
123
Finberg.
12
18
12
20
18
22
15
4
121
130
Lincoln .
7
16
21
11
31
14
35
45
180
235
Plat . .
4
14
8
26
22
Pleas. St ..
20
18
17
55
47
Richardson
34
29
44
65
71
59
53
44
399
475
Sanford St ..
30
25
22
21
60
81
79
54
372
412
So. Attle.
18
8
8
3
6
2
45
62
Tiffany
36
20
41
19
31
20
43
18
228
323
Washington
44
34
31
30
36
24
27
21
247
343
Totals .
353
272
320
261
321
309
321
280
2437
1937 Totals . .
341
342
315
396
426
413
378
322
2933
Per Cent of Pupils in Each Grade Who Received the Palmer Award for the Grade
Grade
June Enrollment
Pupils holding the award for the grade
Per cent
High, Commercial.
12
12
100%
VIII.
298
292
98%
VII
370
337
91%
VI.
379
359
95%
V.
370
347
94%
IV
328
309
94%
III
324
316
98%
II
316
314
99%
I
360
333
93%
Total
2757
2619
95%
1
1
9
25
36
48
High
Bank St.
Cert. 12
1937
Pin
124
ANNUAL REPORT
Summary for Six Years
Year
Number of Awards
Per cent of pupils having award for grade
1932-1933
3306
90%
1933-1934
3203
91%
1934-1935.
.3032
91%
1935-1936
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.