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GENERAL SCHOOL NOTES
At the High School a freshman class of fifty swelled the enroll- ment to a point at which the pupil-teacher ratio has exceeded the figure allowed in Grade A high schools. Thus started off the fiftieth or semicentennial year of the school. If the school is to keep its rating, and the enrollment stays up, some temporary provision by another regular or cadet assistant will have to be made. From the enrollment of the lower grades in town it would appear that this high school enrollment swell will subside somewhat in two or three years. There are at present two tuition pupils from Newton, New Hamp- shire.
During 1938 three girls at the high school received employment under the NYA.
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The 1938 report of Mr. Mackay will be found later in this re- port.
At the Prospect Street School, in the fall, all eighth grade studies were taken over by Mr. Murray, and all seventh grade studies by Miss Dealy. This has obviated the confusion of passing. Additions in material have included, early in the year, a set of books from Georgia on vocational information and guidance, and, at the end of the year, a globe and a set of maps for the seventh grade.
The 1938 report of Mr. Murray will be found later in this re- port.
At the Centre School, under Mrs. Hardy, "methods of super- vising instruction" have been put into daily practice; the teachers have tackled their problems in true conference manner, with com- mendable professional interest. The school work was interrupted through May and into June by an epidemic of chicken pox, especially in the first and fourth grades. On June 3 Centre and Port joined in a Health Day program. In October the teachers started a fund for a couch in the nurse's room, by a whist party.
A 1938 report of Mrs. Hardy will be found later in this report.
GRADUATIONS
On Monday evening, June 20, at Sargent Hall, a class of 42 pupils, consisting of 17 boys and 25 girls, graduated from the eighth grade, Merrimac Junior High School. The valedictory was by Alice Crosby and the salutatory by Marcia Wilde. Six other pupils-all girls-graduated with scholastic recognition: Ruth Barry, Winifred Buzzell, Eleanor DeLong, Phyllis Foisy, Ruth Franklin, and Natalie Whiting. Althea Dill was the pianist. The address, "Looking For- ward", was by the Reverend Charles L. Noyes of Amesbury and the presentation of diplomas by Mr. Howard L. DeLong.
On Wednesday evening, June 22, at Sargent Hall, a class of 17 pupils, consisting of 6 boys and 11 girls, graduated from the Merri- mac High School. The valedictory was by Beth Whiting and the
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salutatory by Mary Whiting. The theme in both cases was the Con- stitution of the United States, in commemoration of the sesquicen- tennial of its formation. Three others-all girls-graduated on the honor roll: Helmi Mustonen, Barbara Murray, and Alcha Huntress. The address, "Don't Waste Your Time", was by Mr. Fletcher W. Taft, the presentation of special awards (the recipients of which are listed elsewhere) was by Principal C. D. MacKay, and the presenta- tion of diplomas by Mrs. Annie L. Tucker.
SURVEY
In October an intensive and detailed statistical survey, with charts and a map, was directed by the state supervisor of elementary education in towns with a population of less than five thousand (which includes Merrimac). This survey, which entailed much labor, was made through the office of the superintendent of the town in question. It covered home background, teacher background, trans- portation conditions, school organization, promotions, equipment, construction of school buildings, lighting and heating conditions, school library and many other related facts both in present status and in recent local history. The following few background facts from the survey may be of interest: During the last two years 30 new elementary pupils moved into Merrimac from other Massachusetts municipalities and 8 pupils from out-of-state. Over 81% of the pu- pils continued their education through eighth grade and beyond. Statistics on occupation showed in Merrimac the following numbers of pupils from grades one through eight, the chief occupation of whose family head was (a) Agriculture, 12; (b) Industry, 40; (c) Trade, 37; (d) Profession, 12; (e) Skilled Craft, 133; (f) Unskilled Labor, 61; Undetermined, 9. Total, 304. Number of pupils (out of 304| whose homes have (a) Electricity, 266; (b) Radio, 269; (c) Newspapers, 271; (d) Magazines, 204; (e) Ten Books, 257; (f) Telephone, 79. Thirty-three pupils had one parent foreign born and nineteen pupils had both parents foreign born. Eleven pupils' mothers had attended college and nineteen pupils' fathers had attended col- lege.
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TRANSPORTATION
At the end of June a three-year school bus contract, extending from September, 1938, to June, 1941, was renewed with the Massa- chusetts Northeastern Transportation Company.
On the first of October, 129 of the 437 Merrimac school pupils (or 29.5%) were transported regularly. This included 31 of the 133 High School pupils, 23 of the 74 Prospect School pupils, 66 of 216 Centre School pupils, and 9 of the Port pupils. From Birchmeadow there were 35, from Bear Hill and Lake Attitash 50, and from the Port 44.
REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
To Dr. John C. Page, Superintendent:
Number of school visits
354
Number of home visits
134
Number of children visited
339
Number of pupils examined
428
Number of pupils examined by Dr. Davis (school physician) nurse assisting
428
Number defects teeth 172 Corrections 86
Number defects posture
121
Number defects heart (slight)
94
Number defects vision 8 Corrections 4
Two pairs of glasses were given to two school pupils by the Red Cross. One pair was procured from another source for a school pupil.
The follow-up of the T. B. clinic sponsored by Essex Co. T. B. Association was held at the Junior and Senior High Schools April 14. Reading of arms April 18. 22 pupils were x-rayed on April 22. Ac- companied two pupils to Amesbury for x-ray.
The pre-school clinic was held June 6 at Dr. Davis' office. 13 children attended.
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In January I went to nine homes for histories of retarded chil- dren. These histories are required by the State.
On January 13, the audiometer test was given to all pupils from the third grade through the high school. The retests were given Jan- uary 14.
On May 4-25, June 15, July 6, the clinics were held at Centre School to immunize children for the prevention of diphtheria: 26 children attended. Also on October 13, November 3-23, other clinics were held giving toxoid treatments to 18 more children. 25 were pre- school children. These treatments were given by Dr. Davis, nurse as- sisting. We went to two homes and Port school to give the toxoid.
Respectfully submitted,
JEAN BADASHAW, School Nurse.
REPORT OF ART SUPERVISOR
Dr. John C. Page, Superintendent of Schools Merrimac, Mass.
Dear Sir :-
It is with pleasure that I submit my annual report of the Art work in the Merrimac Schools.
The general outline is much the same as that of last year.
In the 3 periods at High School, six students are studying Mechanical Drawing, 5 Commercial Art, 1 Modeling and Casting, 4 Fashion Illustration, and 30 Craft work in leather, wood and plastics.
The 7th Grade pupils have made purses, comb cases, and other small articles of scrap leather, which taught them to cut, punch, lace
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leather, and set snaps. The 8th Grade have made tea tiles or wall decorations of 3-ply wood, with the designs painted and varnished.
No definite outline is used at the Port School for Industrial Arts, but the subjects of the lessons are whatever will help most at the time. An exhibition, which will surely be of great interest to the townspeople, is planned for the near future, as many very attractive, useful and salable articles have already been made by the pupils.
Last spring exhibitions of Art work were shown at the High School and at the Port School during Parent-Teachers meetings.
In all grades the quality of the work has greatly improved, and the subject is closely related to other subjects. Often, a teacher, find- ing the usual approach to history or geography does not reach her pupils, will plan a unit in which the art lessons are included, or teach for a time partly through drawing and construction, illustrations, maps and exhibits. This has several times proved effective during the year.
In the Merrimac Schools I am pleased to report that the various branches of Art are not considered "frills" but a helpful and neces- sary part of the education of the child.
For the splendid interest and cooperation of pupils, teachers. superintendent and other school officials I am deeply grateful.
Respectfully submitted, ANNIE A. KELLY, Art Supervisor.
REPORT OF CENTRE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
To Dr. John C. Page, Superintendent:
During the year the children and teachers of Centre School were very fortunate in having educational moving pictures entitled Robin- son Crusoe, A Christmas Carol, Drinking Health, Safety First, and
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Sculpture of the Ages. Mr. MacKay very generously loaned the pro- jector and arranged dates for the films. Dr. Page presented the pic- ture Daniel Boone and stereopticon slides of flowers and plants of New England. Robert Harley of grade six showed slides made by his father, Dr. Harley, a missionary in Liberia, Africa.
Another feature of educational entertainment enjoyed was a talk on music in many lands by Dr. Leslie Grossmith, a musician (of London, England).
Each grade planned and presented a Christmas program for the pleasure of another class.
The Memorial Day exercises were, as usual, combined with the other schools.
The program formerly presented by Centre School at P. T. A. meeting in December was postponed until February, 1939.
About forty children were provided with free transportation to the Junior Entertainments at Haverhill by the P. T. A.
The second grade toy orchestra is a regular part of the music of that class and is much enjoyed.
Hot soup was sold at cost, each day during the winter months, to children having to bring a lunch to school. Not as many children bought it as the teachers had expected, but they hope that another year will find it possible for more parents to allow their children this healthful lunch.
The sixth grade greatly appreciated the coaching in basketball given by Miss Roberta Annon and Harold Hume.
Combination swings and teeter given to the school by Mrs. Howard Bailey have been a source of real joy to the children.
In an effort to assist all children having reading difficulties a class in Remedial Reading has been formed under the instruction of Mrs. Marion Journeay who has made a special study of this problem.
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This class is held daily and is certainly proving its worth.
At the May meeting of P. T. A. the drawings of Centre School children were exhibited.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUISE E. HARDY
REPORT OF PROSPECT STREET SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
To Dr. John C. Page, Superintendent of Schools:
The following is a general report of the Prospect Street School.
. In February, 1938, an ice carnival was held. Anna Smith. sev- enth grade pupil, was chosen "Queen of the Carnival" because of her performance on the ice. Winners of the various events were awarded ribbons. Among the events were: 100 yard race on skates; 75 yard obstacle races; tug of war; and handicap races. The seventh grade was victorious in the inter-class hockey game.
During the season, boys' and girls' basketball was played on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Much enjoyment was derived from inter-class and round robin games.
The school held a Parent-Teachers meeting at Sargent's Hall. The play, "Elmer", was presented by members of the Dramatic Club. Leona Clark was awarded a bronze medal in the public speaking con- test for her interpretation of "The Man Without A Country".
"Paul Revere", an original play by Marcia Wilde, was presented at the Patriots' Day assembly. "Abigail Foote's Visit", an original play written by Winifred Buzzel, was also given at this time.
On May eighteenth, "The Portrait at Nag's Head", a two-act drama, was produced by the seventh grade English class.
June the tenth was set aside by thirty-seven pupils of the eighth grade as the day for an historical trip to Boston. Places visited were:
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East Boston Airport, Bunker Hill, The Aquarium, Franklin Park, State House, Boston Gardens, and Lexington and Concord.
Forty pupils of the seventh grade enjoyed a trip to Salisbury Beach accompanied by Principal and Mrs. Howard G. Patchett.
June marked the end of the school year, and appropriate exer- cises were held at Sargent's Hall during which time forty-two pupils were graduated.
The enrollment in September, 1938 showed thirty-five pupils in grade seven and forty-two pupils in grade eight, a total of seventy- seven.
The 1938 Stamp Club was organized as a seventh grade activity.
On December twenty-third a Christmas play called "Christmas Roses" was presented as a part of the Christmas assembly.
A 7th and 8th grade football team was organized with William Bridges as its captain. The team scrimmaged on various occasions with local teams, and enjoyed a series of games with the Spalding School ol Salisbury.
In conjunction with the regular school subjects, the following motion picture films have been presented, thus far: "Fall of the House of Usher", "India's 300,000,000", "Legend of Sleepy Hollow". "Power of the Clouds", "Thomas Jefferson", "A Christmas Carol", "Benjamin Franklin", "Mongols of Central Asia".
The Parent-Teachers Association will hold its meeting at the Prospect Street School on January nineteenth. The speaker is to be Mr. Albert Bradley Carter, Commissioner of Probation in Massachu- setts. Mr. Carter will tell of experiences and cases which come to the attention of the Juvenile Court.
A history-art project is now under way in the eighth grade. The work has a three-fold purpose in that it will tie up history with art, as well as decorate the classroom.
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With the advent of the basketball season, the boys and girls of the school have been granted the privilege of using the Town Hall on Monday afternoons for a period of two hours in which they may take part in inter-class competition.
The teachers of the Prospect Street School look forward to greater scholastic achievement during the ensuing school year, and wish to thank Dr. Page and the School Board for their co-operation and assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH V. MURRAY
MERRIMAC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Graduates of 8th Grade, June 1938
Bernard Alfred Bailey, Elmer George Bailey, James Henry Christie, John Nelson Deminie, Carleton Morrison Emery, James L. Gile, Jr., Russell Edwin Hall, Perley Herbert Hargraves, Jr., Russell Alvin Heath, John A. Hutchins, Jr., Hollis W. Jefferson, James George Mader, Clayton Robert Metcalf, Earl Alfred Picard, William Corson Reed, Gardner Bixby Sargent, Benjamin Franklin Stewart, Jr, *Ruth Ellen Barry, Barbara Louise Bunker, Pauline Lillian Bushong, *Winifred Jane Buzzell, Almeda Marjorie Chase, Leona Elizabeth Clark, Ruth Priscilla Clark, *Alice Jean Crosby, Marjorie Thelma Crymble, *Eleanor Melville DeLong, Althea Ernestine Dill, *Ruth Alice Franklin, *Phyllis May Foisy, Phyllis Elaine Hall, Myrna Lillian Lavalley, Maybelle Raye Merritt, Elsie Goldsmith O'Keefe, Judy Raymond, Helen Ruby Sloban, Mary Suzanne Smith, Ruth Pearl Staples, Fay Margaret Thompson, *Natalie Edith Whiting, *Marcia Elipabeth Wilde, Melverdia Zinck.
* Scholastic Honors.
REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
To Doctor J. C. Page, Superintendent of Schools, and Members of the School Board:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Merrimac High Scl col for the year 1937-38.
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As has been customary in the past, several annual reports and a table showing the number of boys and girls pursuing each ›course of study follows:
Col.
Total Total Stud-
Enrollment
Sc. Gen. Prep. Prep. Norm. Comm. Girls Boys ents
Post Graduates
Girls
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
Boys
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Seniors
Girls
7
0
0
0
5
12
Boys
3
0
0
0
1
4 16
Juniors
Girls
3
2
0
0
8
13
Boys
5
1
2
0
4
12
25
Sophomores
Girls
14
1
3
0
6
24
Boys
1
0
0
5
10
16
40
Freshmen
Girls
2
6
2
1
17
28
Boys
6
0
11
1,
4
22
50
43
10
18
7
55
79
54
133
The total enrollment of 133 is the largest for over a decade. Since the records do not show the total enrollment, it had been impossible to determine when if ever this enrollment has been exceeded. Should the total number of students continue to increase, greater facilities will become necessary.
During the past year, motion pictures have been used in all of the schools. Subjects relative to health, safety, and many class topics have been shown, using the high school projector. Eighty rented reels, and fifty free reels have been shown or have been reserved for future showing. These have been used, for the most part as an aid in teaching and have considerably broadened and enriched the subject
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matter. The projector was purchased from a fund donated from the treasurer of the Class of 1937, the Journal, the Student Council, and the Hi-Y Club.
The high school teachers cooperated with the teachers of both the Junior High School and the Centre School, in a study intended to improve the continuity of the subject matter throughout the schools system. The study was made by departments as far as pos- sible. In this way, the teacher of History, English, or of Mathematics, etc., in the high school, met with the teachers of the Junior High School and Centre School to 'discuss the content, methods, difficulties to students, etc. in each particular field. A distinct improvement in teaching results should follow.
The high school is grateful for a subscription to the periodical "The Nation's Business" from Mr. George F. Wilde.
Beth Whiting '38 won the Essex County award in the Essex County American Legion Auxiliary Essay Contest on "National De- fense." In an essay contest sponsored by the Merrimac Grange on "Biennial Sessions of the General Court," Beth Whiting won the first prize of, three dollars, Hugh Remick the second prize of two dollars, and Sylvia Tammik the one-dollar third prize. An award of one year's subscription to "The Readers Digest" was made to Beth Whiting by the publishers of this periodical.
Paul Dion, in recognition of his willingness to help in poster work, and for his generous school spirit was awarded an original sketch by Al Capp who drew many "Lil Abner" characters during an assembly.
It is needless to mention in detail the many athletic and social activities carried on by the high school. These have been, for the most part, similar to the activities of previous years. A play "One Mad Night" on April 8 was sponsored for the benefit of the Athletic Association. This play, coached by Mr. Isaiah Chase, was highly suc- cessful financially. A Latin Club, under the direction of Miss Maolyn Osgood, and an English Club sponsored by Mr. Chase, have been added to the usual extra-curricular activities.
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There were seventeen in the graduating class. The class parts were awarded as follows: Valedictory, Beth Elaine Whiting; Saluta- tory, Mary Frances Whiting; Class History, Barbara Ann Murray ; Class Will, Helmi Miriam Mustonen; Class Prophecy, Alcha Cath- erine Huntress; Class Gifts, Gertrude Florence Bacon; Class Poem, Martha Leighton Green.
I thank both Dr. Page and the School Board for their continued interest and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted, C. D. MacKAY, Principal.
MERRIMAC HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1938
Graduated June 22, 1938
Name
Course
Gertrude Florence Bacon
General
Robert Greeley Burbeck General
Karl Edward Busch General
Robert Charles Calnan General
Martha Leighton Green
Commercial
Alcha Catherine Huntress
Commercial
Evelyn Blanche Jenks
Commercial
Barbara Ann Murray
Normal
Helmi Miriam Mustonen
Normal
Jacob E. Quinney
General
Florence Beatrice Read
General
Hugh M. Remick General
Berdina Mary Schiavoni General
Paul Herbert Seymour Scientific Preparatory
Sylvia Esther Tammik Commercial
Beth Elaine Whiting College Preparatory
Mary Frances Whiting General
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Special Awards
Balfour Award (for scholarship, loyalty and achievement) Beth Elaine Whiting.
Washington and Franklin Medal (for excellence in the study of United States History) Helmi M. Mustonen.
D. A. R. Good Citizenship Pin, Helmi M. Mustonen.
Medal for Essay on the Constitution of the United States, awarded by Massachusetts Sesquicentennial Commission, Alcha Cath- erine Huntress.
MERRIMAC HIGH SCHOOL
Honor Roll for 1937-38
Whiting, Shirley
95.80
Clark, Catherine 95.00
Vallieres, Armond
93.75
Piper, Clinton
93.60
Manning, Reed
91.63
Whiting, Beth
91.50
Macdonald, Kenneth
91.13
Sullivan, Barbara
89.75
MacDougall, Helena
89.60
Whiting, Mary
88.80
Mustonen, Helmi
88.40
Connor, Judith
88.13
Murray, Barbara
88.00
Flynn, Dorothy
86.13
Huntress, Alcha
86.00
Crymble, Janet
86.00
Bowser, Gladys
86.00
McMahon, John
85.88
Wilson, Helen
85.25
Whiting, Stanley
85.00
Weeks, Frances
85.00
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1937-38
Girls Who Earned Letters In Basketball
Olive Sullivan Barbara Sullivan Gertrude Bacon, Captain Eleanor Chase
Anna Sargent
Natalie Merritt
Alcha Huntress Priscilla Choquette Beth Whiting, Manager Martha Green, Manager
APRIL 5, 1938
1937-38
Boys Who Earned Letters In Basketball
James Hume, Captain
Karl Busch
Stanley Whiting
Arthur Ollis
Thomas Lally
Allan Seymour Arnold Connor, Manager
Jacob Quinney
Boys Who Earned A Letter In Baseball, 1938
Wallace Carter, Captain
George Smith
Forrest Lavalley, Manager
James Hume
Hugh Remick
Howard Lafaver
Arthur Ollis
Kenneth MacDonald
Stanley Whiting
Allen Seymour
George Stevens
Paul Dion
Those To Whom Journal Pins Were Awarded for 1937-38
Marjorie How
'39
Stanley Whiting '39
Mary Whiting
'38
Catherine McMaster '39
Barbara Murray
'38
Florence Read '38
Olive Sullivan
'39
Hugh Remick
'38
Gladys Bowser '39
Evelyn Jenks
'38
Helena MacDougall
'39
Thelma Clark
'39
Martha Green
'38
Shirley Whiting
'40
Howard Lafaver
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Helen Wilson
'40
Berdina Schiavoni '38
Catherine Clark
'40
Dorothy Flynn '41
Beth Whiting
'38
Gertrude Bacon
'38
Jacob Quinney
'38
Anna Sargent
'39
Charlotte Sande
'39
Kenneth MacDonald
'41
Forrest Lavalley '40
ATTENDANCE HONOR ROLL, 1938
Not absent for Four years, September 1934 to June, 1938- Frederick Noone, Hugh Remick.
Not absent for Three years, September, 1935 to June, 1938 -- Phyllis Jean Clark, Jean Manning, Elsie O'Keefe, Judy Ray- mond, Harold Wallace, Wilbur Wallace.
Not absent for Two years, September, 1936 to June, 1938 -- · Elmer Bailey, Leo Busch, Ruth Clark, Alice Crosby, Ruth Franklin, Henry Lay, Clifford Wallace.
Not absent for One year, September, 1937 to June, 1938 --
High School-Leo Busch, Eleanor Chase, Thelma Clark, Judith Connor, Pearl Godin, Evelyn Jenks, Henry Lay, Arthur Lock- wood, Kenneth Macdonald, Reed Manning, Hugh Remick, Ber- dina Schiavoni, Robert Streeter, Clifford Wallace.
Prospect Street School-Elmer Bailey, Ruth Clark, Alice Crosby, John Deminie, Ruth Franklin, James Mader, Clayton Metcalf, Elsie O'Keefe, Judy Raymond, Mary Smith, Frank Danforth, Jean Manning, Wilbur Wallace.
Centre School-Grade 6: Frederick Noone, Harold Wallace; Grade 5: Gordon Spinney. Grade 4: Edward Worcester. Grade 3: Claire Gosselin. Grade 2: None. Grade 1: None.
Merrimacport School-Phyllis Clark.
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1938 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Regular school appropriation
$ 28,250.00
Appropriated for school committee salaries
175.00
Refunded dog tax
135.14
Returned check
27.96
Total available for schools
$ 28,588.10
Total expenditures
28,587.04
Balance
.......
$ 1.06
Reimbursements:
Superintendent of Schools $ 483.33
General School Fund, Part I
4,882.94
General School Fund, Part II
3,447.78
Tuition & Transportation State Wards
2.64
Tuition local Schools
192.00
Sale of Typewriter
17.00
Total $ 9,025.69
Total expenditures $ 28,587.04
Total reimbursements 9,025.69
Total expended from local taxation in 1938
$ 19,561.35
Summary of Expenses
General Control
School committee salaries $ 175.00
School committee expenses
26.80
Supt. School's salary
850.00
Secretary's salary
256.25
Office supplies & travel expenses
224.93
Law enforcement
122.85
$ 1,655.83
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Cost of Instruction
Teachers' salaries
17,250.00
Substitutes
146.40
Supervisors' salaries
800.00
Text books
508.00
Supplies
945.19
19,649.59
Cost of Operation
Janitors' salaries
1,562.00
Fuel
1,259.75
Janitors' supplies, cleaning, etc.
235.33
3,057.08
Repairs
1,406.38
Health
325.16
Transportation
2,035.70
Equipment
374.58
Miscellaneous
82.72
Total
... $ 28,587.04
1939 FINANCIAL ESTIMATES
General Control
School committee salaries $ 175.00
(separate appropriation)
School committee expenses
25.00
Supt. Schools' salary
850.00
Secretary's salary
262.50
Office supplies and travel expenses
225.00
Law enforcement
85.00
....
$ 1,622.50
Cost of Instruction
Teachers' salaries
17,630.00
Substitutes 150.00
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Supervisors' salaries
800.00
Text books
500.00
Supplies
900.00
19,980.00
Cost of Operation
Janitors' salaries
1,550.00
Fuel
1,250.00
Janitors' supplies, cleaning, etc.
235.00
3,035.00
Repairs
700.00
Health
325.00
Transportation
2,030.00
Equipment
300.00
Miscellaneous
82.50
Total
$ 28,250.00
Estimated 1939 reimbursements:
Supt. Schools $ 483.33
General School Fund, Part I
4,725.00
General School Fund, Part II
3,654.35
Tuition local schools
182.00
Total $ 9,044.68
Estimated school appropriation
$ 28,075.00
Appropriation for school committee salaries 175.00
Estimated total for schools in 1939 ..... $ 28,250.00
Estimated reimbursements
9,044.68
Estimated total from local taxation in 1939
$ 19,205.32
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appropriations Made 1938
32
Commodity Distribution .. 0.
61
Fire Alarm
39
Genealogy of Merrimac 115
Jury List
44
Receipts-General Revenue
72
Town Officers
3
Town Warrant
117
Reports of-
Assessors 46
Board of Public Welfare 17
Bureau of Old Age Assistance 21
Cemetery Trustees
43
Dog Officer 64
Finance Committee
124
Fire Engineers
39
Inspector of Wires
71
Inspector of Milk, Animals and Slaughtering 54
57
Playground Commissioners
65
Police Department
34
Public Health Nurse
40
Public Library
69
Relief Projects Co-Ordinator
24
School Committee
130
Sealer of Weights and Measures
37
Selectmen
7
Tax Collector
48
Town Accountant
72
Town Clerk
54
Town Forest
66
Town Hall Janitor 44
56
Trustees of Kimball Park
68
Water Commissioners
59
In Memoriam 31
Vote for Town Officers March 7, 1938
127
Town Treasurer
Municipal Light Board
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