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Due to the interest caused by this program a conference was arranged at the Worcester County Sanatorium with Dr. Edson W. Glidden, Superintendent. Five eighth grade pupils attended this conference and asked fifty questions regarding tuberculosis. When these were answered to their satisfaction, the pupils were taken through the Sanatorium. Many devices and their varied uses were explained. It was a very educational trip.
We are grateful to the American Red Cross Association for providing hot soup for a period of five weeks to pupils who carried their lunches. It was served in the Lower Town Hall, with a teacher
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in charge, at the cost of ten cents per week per pupil. The cost to the Red Cross was considerably higher.
Miss Gladys Goldthorpe, nutritionist, from the Extension Service, gave demonstrations, "The Contents of a Good Lunch Box," at the Center, Grammar and High School buildings.
During the year Dr. Farrar of Worcester conducted three psy- chological examinations. It is hoped by this means that pupils who have difficulty in learning may be helped. Many of the pupils examined were found to have uncorrected physical defects over a period of years.
Sterling Health Camp was opened for eight weeks, four weeks longer than last year. Two boys were privileged to go from Douglas. One boy gained 13 pounds and was given credit for being a model camper. Christmas seals make Sterling Health Camp possible, one of the many health opportunities their sale affords.
We are grateful to the Kiwanis Club for making it possible for seven pupils to have their tonsils and adenoids removed.
A total of 13 pupils had tonsils and adenoids removed during the year. This is 19% of the nose and throat defects needing at- tention.
Dental Report-Dr. John E. Dunleavy, School Dentist:
Number of pupils examined 383
Number of pupils receiving certificates at time of examination 97
Number of pupils receiving certificates at time of clinic 24
Number of pupils receiving certificates from Family
dentist 10
34% of the dental defects were corrected. Some children re- ported visits to the family dentist, work not completed to date. The high percentage of dental defects indicates the great need of im- proving the nutrition of all children.
CORRECTION OF EYE DEFECTS
Number of pupils examined by specialist, received glasses . 8 Number of pupils examined by specialist, glasses changed 5 Number of pupils examined by specialist, glasses not necessary 4 Number of pupils examined by specialist, diet changed 2 50% of the pupils with eye defects, had the defect corrected.
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The annual Pre-school Clinic was held in June. The children were vaccinated and examined by Dr. John J. Quinn, school physi- cian.
Many health meetings have been attended. I am also taking a course (for credit) in "Principles and Practices of Health Educa- tion," given at the State Teachers' College, Worcester.
I feel that we are making definite strides toward a healthier situation both in the school and in the home, and in closing may I thank everyone for the sincere support and cooperation given and interest shown.
Respectfully submitted,
(Mrs.) EDITH M. TAFT, R. N.,
School Nurse.
'Wheel' of the Town's Spending for 1936
LIBRARY
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS
SCHOOL - GENERAL
3
1.32
.60
REFUNDS
HEALTH
.26 $7
INTEREST & DEBT
.85 %
TOTAL
1.88 %
CHAFTER 90 CONSTRUCTION 7.53
UNCLASSIFIED
CHAPTER 90 MAINTENANCE 1.07
2.22 %
SNOW ROADS 1.47
1936
CEMETERIES 3.43
MACHINERY MAINTENANCE
.60
WATER DEPT.
STREET LIGHTING
1.98
3.63 %
$127,779.83
SPECIAL & MSCL. 1.72
3.47
.72
FIRE
MSCL.
7.14 %
WELFARE
-
CXPE
NSE
3.5
.61
4.85
13.99 %
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
STATE & COUNTY TAXES
STATE AID-SOLDIERS RELIEF
28.14 %
POLICE DEPT. DEPT.
..: 70
4.89 %
5.97 %
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
BRIDGES
1.44
.20
EXPENDITURES
CHAFTER 81 HIGHWAYS 12.33
29.11
.03 %
Submitted by J. S. Virostek.
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ATTENDANCE OFFICERS' REPORT
Number of cases investigated 38
Number absent on account of sickness 30
Number absent for other causes 8
Number brought back
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E. L. WILLIAMS, DOUWE DEJONG,
Attendance Officers
EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES Issued January 1, 1936 to January 1, 1937 Report of EDWARD L. WILLIAMS
Number of Persons Issued Certificates
Number of Certificates Issued
Educational Literate 122
Educational Illiterate
0
Educational Illiterate 0
Special Home Permits 0
Special Home Permits 0
122
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Mr. E. L. Williams has been appointed by the Superintendent of Schools to issue certificates and these may be obtained by those entitled to them by making application to Mr. Williams.
STATISTICAL STATEMENT
Assessed Valuation, taken from State Report $1,960,423
Population, U. S. Census of 1935 2403
Number of Persons in Town between 5 and 16 years of age, October 1, 1936-Boys: 270; Girls: 255 525
Number of Persons between 5 and 6 years of age-
Boys: 47; Girls: 42 89
Number of Persons between 7 and 13 years of age- 331
Boys: 173; Girls: 158
Number of Persons between 14 and 15 years of age- Boys: 50; Girls: 55. 105
Total Enrollment in all Public Schools During School Year ending June 19, 1936 496
Average Membership for School Year 478
Average Attendance for School Year 460
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Number of School Buildings in Use
3
Number of Teachers Required by the Public Schools
17
Number of Special Teachers
4
Number of Teachers Graduated from College
7
Number of Teachers Graduated from Normal School ..
8
Number of Weeks High School was in Session 39
Number of Weeks Grammar School was in Session 38
Number of Pupils Graduated from High School, 1936
18
Number of Pupils Graduated from Grammar School,
1936
35.
Percent of Attendance
Educational 139
TABLE OF ACCOUNTS
TOWN OF DOUGLAS
Balance
January 1. 1936
Appropriations
Transferred To
Incoma
Total
Expended
Transferred
Overdrawn
Unexpended
Selectmen, salaries
100.00
100.00
100.00
Selectmen, expense
50.00
50.00
39.90
10.10
Accounting Office
300.00
300.00
300.00
Treasurer's Salary
300.00
300.00
300.00
Treasurer's Expense
150.00
150.00
148.57
1.43
Collector's Salary
600.00
600.00
600.00
Collector's Expense
150.00
150.00
120.54
29.46
Town Clerk's Salary
250 00
250.00
250.00
Town Clerk's Expense
100.00
2.72
Reserve Fund
102.72
$02.72
Assessors' Salary
750.00
64.82
Reserve Fund
814.82
814.82
Assessors' Expense
50.00
50.00
36.75
13.25
Town Counsel
300.00
300.00
300.00
Election and Regis- tration, salaries
60.00
60.00
60.00
Election and Regis-
tration Expense
300.00
28.20
Reserve Fund
328.20
328.20
Moderator
15.00
15.00
15.00
New Town Hall, Main. tenance
1,825.00
1.072.60
Trust Fund
2,897.60
2.751.53
146.07
New Town Hall, Repairs
1,000 00
85.00
Reserve Fund
1.085.00
1,085.00
tenance
75.00
75.00
32.38
42.62
Town Officers' Bonds
275.00
275.00
245.00
30.00
Police
2.700.00
1.660.96
Reserve Fund
4.360.96
4,429.81
68.85
69.50
Fire
500.00
100.00
Fire Hose
783.00
779.12
3.88
Fire Hose
250.00
250.00
149.29
100.00
Fire Truck 1935
2.000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
Fire
Scaler
75.00
75.00
68.74
6.26
Tree Warden
500.00
500.00
482.80
17.20
Moth
200.00
34.20
Reserve Fund
234.20
234 20
Game Warden
50.00
50.00
50.00
Dog Officer
25.00
25.00
25.00
Health, Salaries
25.00
25.00
25.00
Health Expense
780.00
780.00
760.22
19.70
Vital Statistics
15.00
15.00
15.00
Meat Inspector
150.00
150.00
150.00
Animal Inspector
150.00
150.00
150.00
Highway, Chapter 81
5.250.00
10.500 00
State
15,750.00
15,749.75
.25
Highways Special
50.00
59.50
Reserve Fund
109.50
109.50
Highways, Chapter 90
Constr.
487.67
2.500.00
7,500.00
State & County 10,487.67
9.616.72
870.95
Highways, Chapter 90 Maintenance
500.00
875.00
State & County
1,375.00
Highways, Snow Roads
1,700.00
200.00
Reserve Fund
1,900.00
1,875.91
24.09
Highways,
Bridges
1,841.53
1,841.53
1,841.53
Highways, Railings
50.00
6.80
Reserve Fund
56.80
56.80
Highways, Care Watering
Trough
5.00
5.00
5.00
Highways, Care Public
Square
25.00
25.00
25.00
Machinery Maintenance
500.00
283.60
Machin'ry Rental
783.60
770.70
12.90
Street Lighting
2,500.00
35.30
Reserve Fund
2,535.30
2,535.30
Public Welfare, salaries
400.00
400.00
400.00
1,000 00
Interest
Public Welfare
8.500.00
1,000.00
WPA Materials 10.500.00
10.496.44
3.56
Old Age Assistance
6,200.00
6,200.00
6.193.10
6.90
State Aid
120.00
120.00
120.00
Soldiers' Relief
700.00
700.00
664.00
36.00
School Committee,
salaries
200.00
200.00
200.00
School, Expense
37.000.00
37.000.00
36,999.57
.43
Industrial Schools
1.200.00
1,200.00
762.83
437.17
Library
1,250.00
455.77
Dog Tax
1,705.77
1,683.55
22.22
Cemeteries
300.00
300.00
245.44
54.56
American Legion Hall
100.00
100.00
100.00
Memorial Day
100.00
15.15
Reserve Fund
115.15
115.15
Care Town Clock
25.00
25.00
25.00
Town Reports
150.00
150.00
134.20
15.80
WPA Materials
1,200.00
1.224.79
58.00
1,000.00 Welfare
166.79
Debt and Interest
2,500.00
1,060.00
Mach. Rentals
3,560.39
2.407.96
1.000.00 Welfare
152.43
Reserve Fund
2.500.00
2,500.00
Overlay Surplus
2,500.00
2,490.00 Various Acct.
10.00
Water Commissioners
Salary
100.00
100.00
100.00
Water Maintenance
4.320.00
16.11
4,336.11
4.279.66
56.45
Water Mains. 1935
98.51
98.51
98.51
Town Garage and
2,052.90 Infirmary Fund
2,052.90
2.052.90
Forest Fires
344.64
344.64
344.64
Compensation Insurance
180.00
180.00
180.00
Chap. 464 Bond Issue .
1,765.00
1,765.00
1,765.00
Printing Town By- Laws 50.00
50.00
50.00
Sidewalks
56.35
Reserve Fund
56.35
56.35
127,255.51
118,309.61
68 85
2.326.24
Old Town Hall, Main-
Police at Town Hall
100.00
100 00
30.50
183.00
Reserve Fund
.71
1,374.52
.48
96.579.68
(.39)
Tool House
24.79
1936
from
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INDEX
Jury List 3
Town Officers
5
Warrant for Town Meeting 7
Finance Committee Report
11
Report of the Treasurer
14
Table of Accounts 16a
Balance Sheet
16
Report of Town Accountant
18
Auditor's Report 23
26
Fire Department's Report 28
Town Clerk's Report 29
Report of Treasurer Simon Fairfield Public Library 31
Report of Agent Moses Wallis Devise
33
Annual Report of Department of Public Welfare
35
Collector's Report
37
Report of Tree Warden
40
Report of Old Age Assistance
41
Report of Road Commissioner
42
School Report
School Report 3
School Calendar 10
Report of School Committee 6
Report of Superintendent of Schools 7
Statistical Statement
10
Report of Douglas Memorial High School
12
Report of Athletic Director
15
Report of Supervisor of Music 16
Report of Music Instructors 17
Report of Supervisor of Writing 18
Report of School Physician
19
Report of School Nurse 20
Report of Water Commissioners
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