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Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue for the finan- cial year beginning January 1, 1962, to issue a note or notes there- for, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended.
Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars from the Overlay Surplus Fund to the Reserve Fund, or to take any other action pertaining thereto.
Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Workmen's Compensation Insurance Fund to the Workmen's Compensation Insurance Account, or to take any other action in relation thereto.
Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Machinery Rentals Fund to the Machinery Account or to take any other action in relation thereto.
Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to make any increase in salaries of Town Employees (Elective or Appointed) retroactive to January 1, current.
Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board
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of Selectmen to dispose of any Real Estate held by the Town by foreclosure of Tax Titles and authorize and empower its Treasurer to give a deed for the same in the name and behalf of the Town, or to take any other action pertaining thereto.
Article 25. To see if the Town will authorize the Assessors to use the sum of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars from Free Cash in the hands of the Treasurer to reduce the Tax Levy for the year 1962, or to take any other action in relation thereto.
Article 26. To transact any other business that may legally come before the said meeting.
THE POLLS WILL CLOSE AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P.M.
YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof at the Post Office at East Douglas and at the Insurance Office, formerly the Post Office at Douglas, SEVEN days at least before the time of holding said meeting.
HEREOF fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of said meeting.
GIVEN under our hands this twenty-fifth day of January in the year one thousand nine hundred and sixty-two.
ROBERT J. FROST LOUIS A. CALLAHAN WILLIAM J. WALLIS Selectmen of Douglas
DOUGLAS, MASS. January 26, 1962 A TRUE COPY,
ATTEST:
JOSEPH M. KOSTKA
Constable of Douglas
ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
AND
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
OF THE
TOWN OF DOUGLAS
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FOR THE YEAR ENDING
December 31, 1961
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Member
William Dunleavy, Chairman
Term Expires 1963
Mrs. Frank Pendleton
1962
Joseph Virostek
1962
Harold Buxton
1963
Mrs. Felix Vecchione
1964
Winfield Carrick
1964
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS-H. DEANE HOYT
Office at Douglas Memorial High School Office hours: 8:30 A.M .- 12 noon; 1:00 P.M .- 3:30 P.M. Other Hours by Appointment Telephone: East Douglas GR 6-3332
Secretary to the School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Clifford Ballou School Physician Dr. Raymond H. Spooner Mrs. Mabel Brown, R.N. Clifford Ballou
HOURS OF SCHOOL SESSIONS
Douglas Memorial High School
8:45 A.M .- 2:30 P.M.
East Douglas Elementary School
8:45 A.M .- 11:45 A.M.
12:45 P.M .- 2:45 P.M.
Douglas Center School
8:45 A.M .- 12 Noon 1 P.M .- 2:45 P.M.
The School Committee submits the following report for the financial year ending December 31, 1961:
Transferred from 1960 School Account $3,000.00
The appropriation for the Schools amounted to 173,866.00
The expenditures amounted to 174,295.05
We have been informed that these reimbursements to the Town have been authorized:
General School Fund $26,818.51
Union Superintendent's Salary 1,842.92
School Transportation
11,415.61
Tuition and transportation-State Wards 1,131.52
School Aid-Special Classes
2,506.79
School Nurse
Supervisor of Attendance
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Unexpended balance returned to Town 1,864.15 Unexpended balance Spec. Repair Acct. 706.80
Receipts:
Tuition-Evening Classes
27.90
Damaged property
54.90
Tuition from other towns
159.39
$46,528.49
This reduces the Net Cost of the Schools to $130,337.51
EXPENDITURES OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT For the Period Ending December 31, 1961
1961 BUDGET
EXPEND-
1962
ITURES
BUDGET
GENERAL EXPENSES:
School Committee
Superintendent's and
Secretary's Salary
$7,500.00
$7,468.17
$8,025.00
EXPENSES FOR INSTRUCTION:
Supervising Teachers
2,810.00
2,150.16
2,800.00
Teachers, High Salary
61,360.00
59,793.48
63,495.00
Teachers, Elem. Salary
46,675.00
46,580.68
49,450.00
Substitute Teachers
900.00
900.00
900.00
Home Instruct-Spec. Class
1,800.00
1,853.00
1,800.00
Text Books
2,500.00
2,933.96
2,500.00
Supplies
2,500.00
3,278.95
2,500.00
Visual Education
250.00
280.25
250.00
Driver Training
600.00
690.59
600.00
Adult Evening Class
135.00
119,395.00
118,461.07
124,430.00
EXPENSES FOR OPERATION:
Janitors
10,070.00
10,164.32
10,370.00
Fuel
6,000.00
4,940.21
6,000.00
Lights and Power
2,800.00
3,231.18
2,900.00
Telephone
725.00
595.35
625.00
Janitor's Supplies
1,000.00
1,060.69
1,000.00
Water Dept.
36.00
36.00
36.00
20,631.00
20,027.75
20,931.00
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:
2,000.00
2,457.39
5,000.00
AUXILIARY AGENCIES:
Health
3,200.00
2,858.52
3,100.00
Transportation
16,000.00
16,429.14
15,500.00
Tuition
490.00
433.65
Athletics
500.00
550.25
500.00
Miscellaneous
500.00
540.50
300.00
Mowry Fund Assistance
300.00
300.00
300.00
Home Economics
250.00
193.86
250.00
21,240.00
21,305.92
19,950.00
INSURANCE
100.00
121.93
125.00
NEW EQUIPMENT
3,000.00
2,159.62
3,000.00
SUB TOTAL
$173,866.00 $172,001.85 $181,461.00
SPEC. MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR ACCT.
3,000.00
2,293.20
TOTAL
$176,866.00 $174,295.05
Unexpended balance
1,864.15
Unexpended balance Spec. Maint.
and Repaid Acct.
. ..
706.80
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 1961-1962
Days
September
18
School opens September 6
October
21
October 12-Columbus Day
November 19
November 3-Teachers' Convention
November 23 & 24-Thanksgiving Recess
December
15
December 22-January 2-Christmas Vacation
January
22
February
15
February 19-February 26- Mid-Winter Vacation
March
22
April
16
April 16-April 23-Spring Vacation
May
22
May 30-Memorial Day
June
16
Elementary School closes June 15
High School closes June 22
Graduation June 13
186 days
NO SCHOOL SIGNAL
7:15 A.M .- 3 blasts of the Einiger Mill whistle, repeated; No school in all schools-all day.
11:30 A.M .- 3 blasts of the Einiger Mill whistle, repeated; One session, in which case schools will close at 12:15 P.M.
7:00 A.M .- 7:28 A.M .- 7:45 A.M .- 8:15 A.M .- WTAG broadcast of "no school" bulletins.
Since weather reports are not always reliable, and because the school department wishes to render maximum educational service by having schools open the greatest number of days, storm signals will not be used when there is reasonable doubt. Weather conditions may warrant the non-attendance of certain pupils who at the moment lack normal health. This would tend to make it advisable for parents to keep the child at home.
Good health is essential to sound education. Care for your child's health by keeping him at home when in your opinion as a parent his health interest would be best served.
For admission to the first grade in the schools of Douglas, the parent or guardian must present a birth certificate showing that the pupil is at least five years, nine months old on September 1st of the current year.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
I herewith submit my sixth annual report as Superintendent of the Schools for the Town of Douglas. It has been a pleasure to serve in this capacity because of the very fine cooperation I have received from the School Committee, Professional Staff and Town Officials.
I refer you to the report of the High School for the fine aca- demic standard which has been maintained during the past year as shown by outside testing agencies. I desire to commend all the teachers both High and Elementary for the quality of instruction being offered. It is unforunate that all students do not avail them- selves of this opportunity.
Evening Vocational School
The Evening Vocational School is in its second year of operation. The interest of the Town's people and those from surrounding com- munities remains high. It is a pleasure to report that this depart- ment has received a high rating from the State Department of Education. It is the desire of the Superintendent that next year this offering be expanded to include other courses beyond Advanced and Beginners Clothing.
Resignations
Mr. Matthew Towle
High School
Miss Barbara Saunders
High School
Mr. Norman Duprey
High School
Mrs. Clarice Lunt
Art Supervisor
Mr. Victor Nelson
Attendance Officer
Appointments
Mr. Paul Welcome
High School
Mr. Richard Raymond
High School
Mr. Patrick J. O'Connor
High School
Mr. John A. Chupka
High School
Mrs. John Newton
Art Supervisor
Mr. Clifford Ballou
Attendnace Officer
Mrs. Lena Quinn was transferred from the Junior to the Senior High School in September. The School Committee also added one teacher to the High School Staff in an attempt to strengthen the
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English Department. All English in the High School now is taught by teachers who have majored in that field in their preparation for teaching. Classes are organized on a college preparatory or general basis allowing the teachers to expand the curriculum to fit the needs of the students and maintain a higher degree of prepara- tion for those planning to attend schools of advanced studies.
Improvements
During the last year many physical improvements have been made in the Douglas School System. A list of such improvements follows:
DOUGLAS CENTER SCHOOL
1. Painted toilet areas
2. Flood lights at entrance
3. Filled land for additional play area.
EAST DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY
1. Painted two classrooms.
2. Painted all toilet and basement areas
3. Replaced all old clocks with electric clocks
4. Renewed water main to building
DOUGLAS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
1. Created a hard-top parking area
2. Renewed water tubes in heating boiler
3. Painted two classrooms
4. Painted exterior of old part of building
A long range program should be instituted to finance the re- placment of the present heating boiler, which according to experts is nearing the end of its economical life.
Suggested Improvements 1962
1. Renew piping in Chemistry Laboratory
2. Resurface play area at East Douglas Elementary School.
3. Paint corridors in East Douglas Elementary School
4. Paint two classrooms in High School
5. Cover ceilings in cafeteria, auditorium and corridors with acoustical material
6. Fluorescent lighting at Douglas Center
7. Paint corridors in old part of High School
HIGH SCHOOL
In June 1961 there were thirty-three graduates. The honor
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students were Frank Dodge, Nancy Dudley, Cheryl Duprey, Barbara Jabrocki, Ruth Stefanak and Andrea Virostek.
The Award to the highest honor student went to Nancy Dudley.
The D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award was won by Andrea Virostek.
The Commercial Award for the highest average in the Commer- cial Course was given to Ruth Stefanak.
The Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award to Nancy Dudley.
The American Legion Award to Boy's State went to Jerome Jessaume.
The American Legion Auxiliary Award to Girl's State went to Charlene Resan.
The Douglas Alumni Scholarship was awarded to Cheryl Duprey.
The Molly Kelly Scholarship sponsored by the Douglas Teacher's Club was awarded to Cheryl Duprey.
The Lola H. Dudley Scholarship was awarded to Frank Dodge.
Graduates of 1961 continuing their education:
Howard Ballou-Ward School
James Brennan-Ward School
Edward Budzyna-Worcester Industrial Technical School
Beverly Carter-Ward School
Sandra Chase-Ward School
Harvey Deslauriers-General Electric Apprentice School Frank Dodge-University of Massachusetts
Cheryl Duprey-Marian College
Barbara Jabrocki-Worcester State College
Ronald Manyak-Worcester Junior College
Harold McCallum-East Coast Aero Tech.
Robert Michalik-General Electric Apprentice School
John Saviano-Worcester Industrial Technical School Robert Sherman-Worcester State College
Andrew Meszaro-Worcester Industrial Technical School
Andrea Virostek-Anna Maria College
Graduates in Service:
Howard Ballou-U. S. Army
Norman Bourdeau-U. S. Air Force
David Dudley-U. S. Air Force
William Perkins-U. S. Navy
In the Spring of 1961, our Juniors competed in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It is a pleasure to report that
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John Gallagher was a semi-finalist, and Charlene Resan and Thomas Juranty received Letters of Commendation. This means that these people were in the top two per cent of more than 500,000 students.
DRIVER TRAINING
R.E.N. Chevrolet Company of Whitinsville has graciously do- nated a new car for our Driver Training Course. Mr. Algert Luk- shis and Mr. L. Wayne Gilley are the Driver Training Instructors. Thirty-six students have completed the course during the year and received their licenses. The course consists of thirty classroom hours and six hours behind the wheel.
SPORTS RECORD
Boy' Basketball, coached by Mr. Kirwin Matthews: Douglas has joined the Western Worcester County League this year. Last year's record was 10 wins, 10 losses.
Girl's Basketball, coached by Zaven Dagirmanian: Participated in the Twin County Basketball League. Last year's record was 7 wins, 5 losses.
Boy's Baseball, coached by Zaven Dagirmanjian: Participated in Western Worcester County Baseball League. Last year's record was 7 wins, 5 losses.
Girl's Softball, coached by Wayne Gilley: Not affiliated with any league. Last year's record was 4 wins, 5 losses.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The teachers of the Elementary School constantly and faith- fully strive to provide a suitable and basic education for each child in accordance with individual ability. Modern textbooks, reference books, adequate supplies and careful preparation of lesson plans in- sure the steady and continued intellectual development of each child.
The health and emotional problems of the pupils are well guarded by the school nurse and school physician. Safety programs are periodically provided to develop the need of self-awareness to the hazards of carelessness.
The Elementary School, though not a new and modern building, is meticulously maintained and thus provides the pupils and teachers with a neat and attractive atmosphere. The girls' and boys' toilet areas were painted during the summer. Two classrooms on the second floor were painted during the Christmas holidays.
In September, Mrs. Evelyn Newton was appointed art supervisor
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and has been well received by pupils and teachers in her efforts to inspire creative activities.
Televised lessons are being continued with the usual success. Natural Science in the fifth grade and Physical Science in the sixth grade are exceptionally good and add greatly to the science program in these grades.
French is being continued in grades five and six. This program is more difficult to evaluate but seems to be giving the participating pupils a foundation for future foreign langugae study.
The phonics and Music T.V. lessons in grade two are very popu- lar and are valuable aids to the teacher.
For evaluation of student progress and for the determination of the weaknesses and strength of the curriculum, the following testing program has been adopted for grades one to six.
1. Iowa Basic Skills-Grades five and six. To be given in May.
2. Metropolitan Achievement Tests Grades one, two, three and four to be given in May.
3. California I.Q. Tests-Grades one and four. To be given in the fall.
4. Metropolitan Readiness Tests-Grade one. To be given in September.
ENTRANCE TO GRADE ONE
The School Committee has voted that the entrance age to grade one shall be five years, nine months as of September first. A parent whose child is between five years, seven months and five years, nine month as of September first may request a test to determine the child's readiness for school. Such tests will be administered under the supervision of Miss Samborski. The results of the test shall be final in determining the acceptability of the child tested to grade one.
DOUGLAS CENTER SCHOOL
The teachers are constantly looking for all means to improve their usefulness to the pupils by providing the best instruction pos- sible. To this end they are supplementing their present language program with a new workbook which has answered many of their needs. New history textbooks in the fourth grade have been eagerly accepted by the pupils.
The Metropolitan Achievement Tests were administered to all pupils in Grades one to four in May. The Metropolitan Readiness
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Test was given in October. Pupils in Grades one and four will be given the California I.Q. Test this year as a part of a regular testing program.
Our Parents' Night Program seemed particularly successful this year. The response by the parents to our invitation was very grati- fying. While more time to talk with each parent is desirable any opportunity which brings the home and the school together leads to better understanding of the child's needs.
The installing of the porch light brought several favorable com- ments on Parents' Night.
During Fire Prevention Week, Mr. Kent Frost showed an in- teresting film to the children and talked with them about proce- dures to be followed in the event of a fire.
The grading of our ball field and playground will enable us to restore our lawn to its former beauty. It will provide a much needed area for our boys to play safely.
The Hot Lunch Program continues with its usual satisfaction.
Mrs. Newton, our new art supervisor, has brought to us new ap- proaches to expression through art. The response from the pupils has been very pleasing.
Respectfully submitted,
H. DEANE HOYT Superintendent of Schools
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GRADUATION EXERCISES Class of 1961 JUNE FOURTEENTH
PROCESSIONAL-"Pomp and Circumstance" FLAG SALUTE
Elgar
Edward Budzyna
Rev. Richard Dee
Meredith Wilson Russell and Knight
High School Glee Club
CHALLENGES UNLIMITED
Nancy Dudley Cheryl Duprey Frank Dodge
"Lord's Prayer"
Malotte
GUEST SPEAKER
William F. Wesanen Captain, (CEC) USN
"You'll Never Walk Alone" Rodgers and Hammerstein, II High School Glee Club
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARDS
Ralph Dudley, Principal
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
William J. Dunleavy Chairman, School Committee
"Song of Farewell"
Kountz
BENEDICTION Rev. Richard Dee
RECESSIONAL-"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar
Accompanist-Elinor Dunleavy
CLASS ROLL
Andrew Joseph Baca Howard Earl Ballou
Kenneth Robert Ballou Linda June Bosma Norman Paul Bourdeau James Michael Brennan Barbara Joyce Brule Edward Stephen Budzyna Beverly May Carter Sandra Lillian Chase
Kenneth Richard Fortier Barbara Christine Jabrocki Ronald Vincent Manyak Harold Robert McCallum Andrew John Meszaro Robert David Michalik William Albert Perkins, Jr. John Thomas Saviano Robert Alvin Sherman Carol Anne Smith
INVOCATION
"May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You" "Halls of Ivy"
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Gail Frances Clouart Paul Gregory Damore Harvey Richard Deslauriers Frank Anthony Dodge David W. Dudley
Nancy Louise Dudley
Cheryl Elaine Duprey
Ruth Elizabeth Stefanak Judith Ann Therrien Rosemary Therrien
Andrea Mary Virostek Stephen Andrew Virostek
Janet Louise Wallace
HONOR STUDENTS
Frank Dodge Nancy Dudley Cheryl Duprey
Barbara Jabrocki Ruth Stefanak Andrea Virostek
CLASS MOTTO
Either I Will Find a Way Or I Will Make One
CLASS COLORS Blue and White
CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rose
Age-Grade Table BOYS - OCTOBER 1, 1961
Age
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Total
Grade
1
5
19
5
.
·
3
2
. .
7
3
1
.
..
.
·
.
.
.
.
. .
.
.
4
12
5
4
2
. .
·
.
3
20
6
1
. .
1
31
8
19
9
. .
..
5
12
2
. .
. .
..
. .
. .
2
8
3
13
11
2
14
2
18
12
Total
5 20
25 24 31 25 21 21
32
24 22
10
17
3
280
.
.
. .
. .
2
17
4
1
12
6
2
21
6
27
7
. .
3
18
3
20
4
27
4
23
5
.
.
. .
. .
2
15
.
·
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15
.
.
23
2
. .
1
17
.
. .
32
3
. .
. .
. .
. .
.
17
10
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Age-Grade Table GIRLS - OCTOBER 1, 1961
Age
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Total
Grade
1
6
20
3
·
.
·
.
. .
·
. .
·
3
13
2
15
2
1
. .
.
.
12
4
.
.
.
5
7
1
11
8
2
1
15
2
1
3
12
3
4
16
3
.
. .
. .
. .
. .
4
16
2
.
. .
·
.
.
2
12
3
17
12
Total
6 23
18
23
20
10
20
18
23
18
27
16
13
3
238
.
. .
. .
. .
22
5
19
6
18
7
23
8
18
9
10
7
12
1
20
11
3
11
4
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. .
. .
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20
3
. .
2
. .
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29
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18
2
. .
16
22
List of Teachers, January 1962
NAME
SCHOOL
RESIDENCE
GRADUATE OF
DEGREE
WHEN APPOINTED IN TOWN
Ralph E. Dudley
High
Douglas
Worcester Polytechnic Institute-Boston
M.S.
University
Algert Lukshis
High
Worcester, Mass.
Marietta College Worcester State College St. Anselm's College
Ed.M.
1956
Kirwin Matthews
High
Worcester, Mass.
Worcester State College University of Mass.
B.S.
1957
Leverett W. Gilley
High
E. Douglas
Maine Voc. Tech. Inst. Holy Cross
S.B.
1961
Richard Raymond
High
Worcester, Mass.
B.S.
1961
Paul Welcome
High
Worcester, Mass.
B.S.
1961
Patrick J. O'Connor
High
Worcester, Mass.
B.A.
1961
Lena Quinn
High
E. Douglas
Worcester State College
B.S.
1960
Eleanor Towle
High
Hardwick, Mass.
1958
Roberta Wagner
Grade 8
Douglas
Miss Bacon Bus. School Eastern Nazarene College Boston University Arnold College
M.A.
1944
Zaven Dagirmanjian
Grade 8
Whitinsville, Mass.
Ed.M.
1956
Worcester State College
Elinor Dunleavy
Grade 7
E. Douglas
Boston University
Ed.M.
1932
Worcester State College
Edith Marsh
Grade 6
Dudley, Mass.
Worcester Normal School
1942
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Ed.M.
1957
Elizabeth Frigard
High
Upton, Mass.
1958
John Allan Chupka
High
E. Douglas
Clark University
Ed.M.
Worcester State College Worcester State College Assumption College
Ed.M.
1940
List of Teachers, January, 1962 (Continued)
NAME
SCHOOL
RESIDENCE
GRADUATE OF
DEGREE
WHEN APPOINTED IN TOWN
Margaret Walker Mary U. Dunleavy
Gr. 5 & 6
Whitinsville, Mass. E. Douglas
Worcester State College Worcester Normal School
1956
Alice Samborski
Grade 4
E. Douglas
Tufts College
Ed.M.
1939
Florence Seagrave
Grade 3
Woonsocket, R. I.
of Education
Edith Fleming
Gr. 2 & 3
N. Grafton, Mass.
Worcester State College
B.S.
1949
Simonne Rainville
Gr. 1 & 2
Whitinsville, Mass.
Worcester State College
B.S.
1960
Mae Dermody
Grade 1
E. Douglas
Worcester Normal School
1944
Edith Dixson
Gr. 3 & 4
Douglas
Worcester Normal School
1942
Thelma Murphy
Gr. 1 & 2
Douglas
Lowell State Teachers
B.S.
1948
College
Diane Provencher
Music
Leicester, Mass.
Anna Maria College
A.B.
1959
Evelyn Newton
Art Superv.
Sutton, Mass.
Clark University
1961
Frank O. Dodge
Band Inst.
E. Douglas
1931
W. L. Rinehart
Writing
Weston, Mass.
University of Pittsburgh
1933
Superv.
Anna Roche
Vocational
East Douglas
State
1960
Education
Certificate
1958
Grade 5
Worcester State College Rhode Island College
1953
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
STATISTICAL STATEMENT
Valuation
$2,704,270
Population, Federal Census of 1960 2,559
Number of Persons in town between 5 and 16 years of age, October 1, 1961 484
Number of persons between 5 and 7 years of age 72
Number of persons between 7 and 14 years of age 314
Number of Persons between 14 and 16 years of age 98
Total enrollment in all public schools during school year ending June, 1961 524
Average membership for school year
508
Average attendance for school year 487
Percent of Attendance 95.83
Number of buildings in use 3
Number of teachers required by the public schools 24
Number of special teachers 4
Number of teachers graduated from college 22
Number of teachers graduated from Normal School 4
Number of weeks high school was in session 39
Number of weeks elementary school in session 38
Number of pupils graduated from High School 1961 33
Number of pupils graduated from Grade 8, 1961 36
INDEX
Accountant's Report
72
Balance Sheet
81
Agent Moses Wallis Devise
Animal Inspector
Board of Assessors
Board of Health Nurse
Board of Public Welfare and Bureau of Old Age Assistance
Board of Public Welfare-Financial Statement
Comparison of Departmental Expenditures, 1946-1961 (Inclusive) Civil Defense Organization Report
Dog Officer
Finance Committee Report
Fire Department Report
Forest Warden Report
Highway Superintendent
Inspection of Slaughtering
Library Treasurer's Report
Librarian's Report
List of Jurors
Officers of the Town of Douglas
3
Police Report 27
Recreation Commission
36 25
Sealer of Weights and Measures
School Report
School Committee
School Calendar
Report of Superintendent of Schools
Age and Grade Table-Boys
15
Age and Grade Table-Girls
16 17
Statistical Statement
19 23
Tax Collector
Tax Rates in the Town of Douglas
Town Clerk's Report
12 16 62
Town Hall Report
Treasurer's Report
32 64 34
Warrant for Town Meeting
93
Water Commissioners
65
Wire Inspector
25
Cemetery Commissioners
54
15 49 68 69 71 54 37 6 44 48 38 26 57 56 13
97 3 6 7
List of Teachers
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