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The School Committee created, last Spring, a new department, "The Department of Health," and as Director elected Ellsworth R. Thwing, who was a teacher of Physical Education in our High School. This was done with the object in view of having closer supervision and correlation of the work in Physical Education in our grade schools and in our high school. In addition, it was felt that this department also should take over the entire and direct control of all athletic activities in both the grade and high schools, and for the first time our teacher coaches and assistant coaches of athletic teams, and the faculty manager, were elected by the School Committee on recommendation of the Director of Health, and their services were given financial recognition. Also in this department was placed the work of the school nurse and school physicians. A quota- tion from the Report of the Director of the Health Department follows:
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"One of our greatest needs, however, is that consideration be given to improved playing facilities than we now have in the use of Hollis Field. From the health standpoint, it is unfair to ask our boys and girls to play on this field in its present condition. We have seen every extreme in its condition. Dry weather with dust so thick that the nostrils and throats of the players would be choked with every breath; dust in clouds which hid the players on the field. Stones on the playing surface, so numerous that it was necessary for a large corps of workers to gather previous to game time for the purpose of raking and gathering of wheelbarrow loads of stones to be carried off and unloaded on the already fast growing pile. On rainy days, mud almost ankle deep and pools of water on the field into which players were immsedsed bodily during play. So very small amount of green grass that players noticed its absence and then with the advent of cold weather and freezing temperatures( hard ridgy frozen dirt which not only tore equipment considerably, but left its toll on the bodies, arms and legs of our players. Indeed, it is time that the citizens of Braintree gave serious consideration to the development of suitable recreational facilities for the youth of Braintree. Visiting coaches are loud in their criticism of playing conditions and rightfully so; it may not be many years in the future when Braintree High School will be forced to play all of its games away from home just as the track team is now forced to do. To have had the very successful track teams which we have had in Braintree in the >ast is highly commendable in the light of such difficult conditions for practice and the lack of facilities to permit track meets to be held in Braintree. Not only do the students of the high school use the Hollis Field but it is in almost constant use Fall and Spring by various teams and organizations. At a time when the Town might well make good use of a PWA grant for the con- struction of a stadium, we go on with facilities in a deplorable con- dition except for the small amount of conditioning which the Park Commissioner is able to do with the amount of money allotted him each year. Every Saturday, this Fall, we found it necessary to enclose the field with burlap at a considerable expense to the school. In an effort to accommodate the spectators who come weekly to enjoy the games, this department rented 1000 bleachers for each game and from comments, they were satisfactory to the spectators. However, from the expense angle it seems inadvisable to continue the method used in rental and would be much more economical in future years, to purchase a similar number of bleach- ers for permanent use on Hollis Field. This is another reason why the Town should provide proper facilities for recreational pur- poses."
With the retirement of Samuel E. Lawrence a vacancy as sub-master was created. Because of the fact that our High School is not adequate in size making it necessary to have two sessions in order to accommodate our enrollment-this is the ninth year these conditions have existed-it was deemed advisable to choose two sub-masters, and Albert J. Murphy, and Alton C. Perry were elected to these positions.
The position as Dean of Girls was created and given to Miss Almeda M. Walker who has for thirteen years been a teacher of Biology in' our High School.
With the election of Mr. Thwing as Director of Health, was created a vacancy as teacher of Physical Education, which vacancy was filled by the election of Mr. Louis C. Rudolph, a graduate of Boston University, and a former teacher in Bourne.
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This Fall for the Health Department was purchased a Telebinocular which it is felt will make possible a much more reliable test for the cyes of pupils enrolled in our schools than we have had in the past. As a result there should be less handicap to children in their school work on account of deficiency of sight if the home, and where necessary other agencies, provide glasses in those cases where the Health Department reports a need.
With the opening of schools in September for the first time we were fortunate in having a woman physician available. Dr. Eleanor D. Daiute was elected as one of our school physicians and assigned to the South District, and in addition to the examination of the girls in our High School. I feel that this innovation will prove to be of much value, and as time goes on more and more realized and appreciated.
Health and attendance' records are closely related. Other factors involved are family affairs and conditions requiring investigation and kindly, sympathetic and appreciative understanding and frequently finan- cial and medical aid, all of which are rendered so far as possible. Salvation Army Funds, Community Funds, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Clinics of various kinds, Social Service nurses, etc., are all utilized, and only as a last resource is the Juvenile Court and police called upon. Too many homes are today surrendering to the schools not simply education, but as well discipline, and, "One of the most startling conclusions in the report of the State Commission is a recommendation for more general prosecution of parents who contribute to the wayward- ness of children." Our record of over 95% attendance in the High School, and nearly 93% for the grade schools, is most satisfactory and creditable service rendered by the Supervisor of Attendance. "Skipping" is no longer the common or prevailing reason for absence from school.
Enrollment figures follow:
Sp K I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII PG Total Oct. 1939 29 251 315 305 296 333 315 305 312 301 290 271 261 216 28 3828 Oct. 1940 23 225 308 311 312 282 335 294 306 298 287 279 256 210 15 3741
A study of the above figures shows that this year, except for the enrollment in the Post Graduate work, the number in the High School is eleven less for the Junior and Senior classes, and in the Freshman and Sophomore years together it is five more; the number in grades V to VIII inclusive, is the same, but in the Kindergarten to Grade IV in- clusive, it is sixty-two less. This might be interpreted as suggesting that our school enrollment is to drop off, however, I am more inclined to be- lieve that it will increase because of the extensive building developments which are now taking place.
Music in our schools, both vocal and instrumental, are not commonly found to be as extensive or as successful in attaining the standards set for the work as are met with here. Our work presents attainments of which we have good reason to be proud, for in both the State Music Festi- val and the Regional Music Festival rating's of excellent were secured, although all other entries in Class A, which was the class in which we were entered, were units from cities. The classes A, B, etc., are determined by school enrollment. Almost 10% of our school enrollment is actively engaged in instrumental music work, and the interest in the vocal work in the High School, which is elective, is equally good. The results of this work plays no small part in the many entertainments presented in all of our schools and not infrequently their services are solicited by various or- ganizations in the Town.
The work of Physical Education and Drawing is continuing as it has been for several years most satisfactorily as may be evidenced by an ob- servation of frequent demonstrations of the Physical Education work at
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many Parent-Teachers' Association meetings, and frequent exhibits of the work in Drawing displayed through the year at all the buildings, and many awards received for poster work in competitions.
The results obtained from our introduction of manuscript writing in the first grade in one of our buildings last year were such that it was in- troduced in another building this year, and it now seems quite likely that such satisfaction is being realized that there will be ample justification for introducing it in all first grades another year, making the transition from manuscript to cursive writing in the last half of grade II.
For the purpose of preparing a complete course of study in written form for use in our grade schools committees have been appointed front the teaching staff. These committees are meeting frequently and are not only engaged in preparing a course of study for the grades by subjects, but also are revising the courses of study. It is hoped that when completed the School Committee will not only adopt it, but feel that it is of sufficient value to warrant being put in printed form. Little can probably be ac- complished in the way of putting into practice the revisions recommended without some facilities other than those now provided, and these facilities Ifeel sure the School Committee will provide so far as it may be possible to secure the same. Some progress, at least, along those lines should be in evidence another year.
This last Fall in all of our grade schools were organized School Safety Patrols in co-operation with the American Automobile Association. These patrols are apparently functioning most satisfactorily, and introduce additional safety measures for the protection of children.
The School Dental Clinic conducted by the Board of Health under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent of Schools performed 2978 operations, of which 449 were cleanings, 2168 fillings, and 361 extrac- tions, at a net cost to the Town of $1754.75. Twenty-five cents is the charge made for each operation. As work is completed in one building the equipment is moved to another building. Work is being done at some building almost every school day, the appropriation now being large enough to make this possible.
Our school buildings are extensively used by the Public, especially our High School which is used even on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as almost every evening throughout the school year. This fact should not be overlooked when considering the School Department expenditures for Heat, Light, Water and Maintenance.
The Budget requested for 1941 is practically the same as for 1940, and with this amount it is hoped that the policy of improving toilet fa- cilities, and extending the sprinkler systems, may be continued.
Respectfully submitted,
C. EDWARD FISHER, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Per Pupil
Teachers' Salaries (including Principals
and Four Secretaries)
$242,314.73 $
64.67
Superintendent's . Salary
4,625.00
1.23
Secretary's Salary .
1,400.00
.37
Supervisor of Attendance
700.00
.19
Telephone, Printing, Postage, etc.
1,513.74
.40
Nurse, Physicians and Health Supplies
2,825.63
.75
Janitors' Salaries
16,575.00
4.42
Fuel
9,238.86
2.47
Light, Water and Misc. Operating.
5,066.06
1.35
Text Books and Supplies
18,998.56
5.07
Transportation
9,395.15
2.51
Tuition
4,327.87
1.16
Repairs and Improvements
18,124.92
4.84
Outlay
464.32
.12
Miscellaneous
484.58
,13
$336,054.42
*8 89.68
Total
$336,054.42
RECEIPTS OF THE TOWN ON ACCOUNT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Massachusetts School Fund
$ 29,260.00
State Reimbursement (on Tuition paid)
2,863.84
Tuition (State Wards and Others)
866.53
Miscellaneous
162.88
$ 33,153.25
Net Cost to Town for Support of Schools
$302,901.17
Calendar Year of 1938 (Latest Available Statistics from State Department of Education) Per Pupil Costs (Net average membership)
From
Rank in
From all Sources
Rank in Group II
Wakefield
84.23
29
99.14
25
Braintree
77.42
45
85.23
59
Dedham
89.93
20
107.41
17
Group II average
83.63
95.42
Group II consists of all Towns of over 5000 Population-83 in number.
Public School
Elementary including Kindergarten
Senior High.
Estimated value :
(a) Sites
$102,500.00 $ 20,000.00
(b) Buildings
993,500.00
375,000.00
(c) Equipment (furniture, apparatus, libraries, etc.)
71,000.00
100,000.00
Property
Local Taxes Group II
*Less than 10 cents per hour.
(d) Total estimated value $1,167,000.00 $495,000.00
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GRADUATES OF 1940 HIGH SCHOOL
Richard Reed Virginia Gertrude Marsh Ruth Marjorie Greenough *Paul Gustaf Nelson Corinne Elizabeth Benson
*William Austin Wynot Marie Joan Farina Nancy Edith Shedd Barbara Jane Robinson Mildred Cecilia Glass
*Jean Burgoyne Young Frances Alethea Mackenzie Barbara Watson Mary Catherine Starkey Alice Kempton Morrison *Mary Frances McNulty Barbara Azella Hayden Marjorie Kingsley Palmer Anna Jacqueline Hayes Robert Earl Ackerson Richard Gordon Ahlquist Edythe Lorraine Alexander Marie Olive Altobelli Peter William Anastos Walter Harvey Annis Leona Ida Argentia Phyllis Ruth Asaro
John David Aumen, Jr. Adeline Antoinette Avitable Louise Mae Bagonzi Grace Barber
Helen Marie Barrett Marian Loretta Barrett Marjorie Bates
Dorothea Elizabeth Beer Roy Joseph Bellefontaine
Janet Alice Benjamin
Anita Louise Benotti Eleanore Rita Benson Walter Leonard Bergman James Ernest Bewley, Jr. Frederica Agnes Bouley Reginald Andre Bouley
*Everett Joseph Bowie Betty Lou Brown Charles Brown, Jr. Kenneth Coombs Brown Richard Wardle Brown Elizabeth Patricia Burke William Gerard Burke Ruth Patricia Callanan Mary Anne Campbell Isabel Gloria Carlozzi Donald Douglas Clark Herbert Francis Clark Barbara Evelyn Clement Agnes Carolyn Collier Robert McGaughey Cook
Laura Bell Virginia Corcoran James Henry Corrigan Margaret Costantino Norma Louise Crooker John Bernard Crowe Marion Evelyn Crowe
June Elizabeth Curran Robert Joseph Currie Rita Ann Cushing Carleton Warner Davis
Gordon Delano Davis
Jordine Frances DeCoste
Patricia Helen DeCoste
Robert John Donnelly Laurence Eugene Dowd Elsie Louise Drinkwater Constance Duffee
Edythe Belle Duquet
Mary Edora Ellis
George Robert Erwin
Kathleen Louise Farrell
Henry Reynolds Ferguson
Rose Ferrante Helen Irene Fillingim
Thomas Henry Flanigan Marie Anna Fontoni Virginia Louise Ford
Arthur Clow Foster
Frances Annie French Dorothea Bradford Fulton
Edith Brightman Gardner Arnold Morrill Gibson William Joseph Gilson
*Barbara Catherine Hanley Lillian Ella Hardy Marion Louise Hardy Gertrude Alice Harrington
Martha Virginia Harrington
Agnes Mary Hennebury
Carolyn Ernestein Herrmann Eleanor Marion Hippler Leroy Earl Hirtle Tune Frances Holbrook
Priscilla Howland Marjorie June Hull
Norman Franklin Hunt Catherine Iannuzzi
Barbara Evelyn Irving
Donald Albert Jackson Barbara Zeruah Jeffers James Henry Jenkins, Jr.
Dorothy Fairbrother Johnson Barbara Louise Jones
Joseph Vincent Kelly, Jr. William Thomas Kendrick
John Arthur Knott Joseph Crispin Landrey : Frances Katherine Lang
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Margaret Alice Larkin Venerie Rose Lavina Margaret May Leahy
Mary Phillips Leszkiewicz Rosamond Leszkiewicz Thelma Rose Lewald Katherine Louise Litchfield Mary Ellen Lynch
Philip Edmund Magaldi
Dexter Groves Mahar, Jr.
Marjorie Louise Mahar
Dorothy Joan McCarthy
Joseph Francis Mckeever
Donald Michael McKeough Muriel Ellen Mclaughlin Ruth Marion McMakin
John Thomas McNeil
Robert Allen McSharry
Eileen Patricia Meaney
Betty Medland
Virginia Duff Miller
James Daniel Moody
Thomas Joseph Moore
Emily Frances Nash
Robert Gaston Neil
Joseph Robert Nelson
Herbert Norton Nickerson
Henry Francis Nordahl
Willa Elizabeth Norris
Marguerite Elizabeth O'Brien Lucy O'Keefe
*Russell Oliver, Jr. Harold Knute Alofsson Tohn Robert Parlee
John Perdikis Harrison Gilbert Perkins
Elouise Adele Peterson
Marion Louise Pinkham
Angelo Joseph Pino
James Hamilton Pollock
Jane Marv Petzke
Alfred Warren Pratt
Myron Alvin Pratt
Chester Albert Price
Helen Clara Raczynski Sarah Ralto
* Philip Anthony Recupero Evelyn Roberta Remick Joann Rice
*Helen Winifred Roberts Mildred Natalie Roberts Gerard Morgan Robinson William Robinson Muriel Rogers Herbert Girard Ryan Pearl Marie Schatz1 Priscilla Hall Schofeld Gordon Elliot Sears Willard Faxon Shorey Margaret Isobel Smart Alma Jeanette Smith Glenna Hall Smith Gordon Murray Smith hn Wendall Smith Elizabeth Mary Souther Betty Lorraine Southwick Alma Edith Steele John Richard Stenberg Mildred Leona Storm Mary Elizabeth Storme William Henry Stovold Arlene Elizabeth Sullivan William Douglas Symons William Allen Taber Robert Leonard Tage n Thomas Henry Talbot Harold Joseph Taylor Sadie Marv Thomas Doris Virginia Thoren Everett Hubbard Tisdale William Sumner Tracey Tohn Peter Tricomi
Russell Cameron Turner
Richard Arthur Urquhart
Joseph Peter Valle Philip Roderic Vincent June Constance Wallace Philip Joseph Webber Grace Eleanor Wilder
Harold Frank Wilkinson, Jr.
Lillian Teresa Williams Robert Paul Williams Henry Bowen Wilson z Matthew Wishart Wilson Priscilla Lillian Wilson Blanche Janet Winslow Arthur Bernard Zahn Philip Nadon Zahn
First nineteen names are arranged according to rank with averages of over 90%.
*Not absent during four years' course.
BRAINTREE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL
Ann Patricia Berg William Laurence Bernhardt Paul Baxter Cammick Elena Marie Damiao Virginia K. Damiao
Doris Anita Dugmore Richard Goggin Florence Virginia Gourley Francis B. Harrington Harriet May Holmberg
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Ethel Lillian Holmes Róbert Alfred Ingmanson Betty Janet Leveridge Francis Joseph O'Rourke Virginia N. Radcliffe Irene Elizabeth Roberts Kenneth Eugene Ryan
Samuel Joseph Scott Alden C. Smith Constance Smith
Marion Elizabeth Smith
Joseph Leon Walter
Donald Henry Webber
NOAH TORREY SCHOOL
George Alfred Adams
Vivian Alberta Adams
Marvel Linwood Allison
Geneva Maybelle Annis Rose Ann Avitable
James William Hirtle Francis J. Hutchinson
Florence Aida Azzato Rita Irene Bardetti
Eileen Suzanne Janssen Barbara Mary Johnson
Frances Florence Barile
Robert Joseph Barrett
Henry Francis Bates
David Michael Benson
Sebastiano Andrew Leo Ralph Russell Libby
Frances Louise Berg Edmund G. Bregoli
John Francis Lyons Isabelle Mary Magaldi
Joyce Eileen Burke Robert Nelson Burke
Abel Manganello
Dorothy May Cesarini Armand Cicchini
Richard Leo McMaster
Paul McNeil
Joseph Arthur Cinquegrano
Rose Medico Marjorie Jean Moyle
Robert Wesley Coose
Joseph Brady Cronin
John Joseph Nichols
Michael Francis Cronin
Janice Beulah Norris
Olive Elizabeth Davis
Wendell Ellsworth Norris
Roland Davis Jennie Antonette DeFrancesco
Rita Carolyn De Young
Jean Pauline Dowd Florence Pauline Dries
Joseph G. Trott Mary Aurelia Vincenti
Dorothy Dunn Watson
George Richard Wetherbee
MONATIQUOT SCHOOL
Audrey Sears Abbott
Marie Alice Albertassi
Ruth Ellen Allen
John Russell Allsopp Katherine Pamelia Altobelli
Yolanda Mary Evelyn Avitable Barbara Eleanor Bacon
Nancy Galvin Baker
Thomas Henry Barrett Ruth Frances Basher Jacqueline Bates Robert Elmore Baumeister
Robert Herman Belyea Mary Elizabeth Brownell Jessie Marie Daiute Rupert Cleves Fairbairn Barbara Perkins Fowler Marie Lorraine Gaffney Edward Joseph Hennebnry, Jr.
Victor Hugh Heurlin, Jr. Shirley Ruthven Hixon Crawford. Taylor Hollidge
Dorothy Claire Hollis Louise Georgia Holton John Payson Howland, Jr.
Grace' Angela Iamele Barbara Lorraine Innis
Ruth Alice Jenkins Marguerite Louise LeVangie
Clare Moisan Norma Mildred Moore
Hugh Lorimer Opie, Jr.
Robert E. Pryor John Sangster Quadros Barbara Elton Rice
Edna Mary Roe Richard Willis Ross Evelyn Irene Tower
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Frances Carmela Novio
Lorraine Ross Barbara Jean Stevens
James Henry Driscoll Dorothy Mae Virginia Gallagher
Jerry Anthony Graziano Nancy Virginia Guiliano Joseph Francis Hall
Elizabeth Mae Jones
Marguerite Mary Lauria
Antonette Magazu
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Ethel Louise Trapp William Lawrence Tribou Catherine Carmella Vella
Mary Josephine Vella Robert Cameron Whitney
HOLLIS SCHOOL
Emmet Billings Baker
Louis Barker
Lester George Barrett, Jr.
Russell Herman Barter
David Porter Baxter
Ralph Emery Bergeron
Ralph Waldo Bucknam
Robert James Diaute
Frederick William Driver, Jr.
Betty Jean Kaukola
Dorothy Elizabeth MacArthur
Marjorie Louise Martin
Henry Winfred Grady, Jr.
John Hilding Larson Robert Parker Layton
Arnold Maddox Lindsey
John Frederick MacKay
James Christie Maxwell
Richard Harvey Perkins
Justin Hartley White Harland S. Woodbury, Jr.
Ruth Leona Baker
Constance Lavinia Busch
Patricia Avis Carr
Virginia Watson Clark
Rita Louise Diotte Mildred Mary Earney
Ethel Alice Foster
Charles Everett Elliott
Curtis Hall Ford
Edith Marie Morse Elizabeth Alden Parker
Evelyn Eleanor Richardi
Dolores Marie Travers Lois Julia Wentworth Evelyn May Woodford
PENNIMAN SCHOOL
John Barrett
Robert Melvin Ferris
Richard Irving Gaskill Harry Francis Hollien Wilbur Edwin Holmes
George Rouse Jenkins
Beverly Alton Jordan
David Whitelaw Knowles
George Walter William Lansing, Jr. Harriott Duffee
Richard Francis Eric Lansing Jean McGregor Herbert Allen Malm, Jr. Irma Phyllis Nason
Charles Edward Mclaughlin
John Stanley McLaughlin, Jr.
Charles Edward McMakin
Robert Edmund Mosely Charles Francis Nickerson George Perkins
Donald Leon Plummer
Ambrose Celestine Powers
Robert Theodore Randall Earle Alfred Thompson, Jr.
Arthur Joseph Thornton, Jr. Frederick Arthur Vines Martha Jean Caird Jane Cahill Doris Edla Carlson
Virginia Augusta Chiesa Marilyn Hadden Davidson Marjorie Ann Drinkwater
Frances Ann Halloran Jean Christine Hansen Elizabeth Ann Harlow Arlene Patricia Harris Rita Harie Lisano Tean McGregor
Elizabeth Ann Morrison Paul Eugene Maxham Virginia Miriam Nelson Pauline Claire Nickerson Gloria Hazel Niles
Mary Elizabeth Randall Priscilla Earl Wishart Anita Louise Zahn
JONAS PERKINS SCHOOL
Dorothy Quincy Adams Jeanette Barbara Appleyard Dorothy Anna Baker Marion Laura Baker William Hubert Bowie George Francis Brow, Jr. John Francis Brow Everett Alton Buker
Pearl Bernadine Craig Dorothy Helen Curran Myrtle Leora Drysdale Leo Thomas Fillis Marie Frances Frazier Richard Alfred Frazier Carl Rudolph Johnson Walter Edwin Larmey
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Neil Macleod Francis Norman Mattie Margaret Mary McDonnell Maureen Lucile Mclaughlin Ann Isabel McNeil William Joseph Murphy
Francis Joseph Noonan Francis Greenwood Nott William Kenneth Pollock Ruth Bradshaw Hogg Palmer George Francis Sheehan James Elmer Wentworth
THOMAS A. WATSON SCHOOL
Catherine Marie Burke Paul Bradford Clark
Try Doreen Coates
Alberta Jean Collier
Margaret Therese Hayes
Harriet Rose Corcoran
Mildred Marilyn Jones
Barbara Ann Curley
John Robert Lang Andred Wilfred Lee
John Joseph Curley John Thomas Curley
Marie Terese LeVangie
Mary Margaret Curran
Helen Patricia Lydon
Marion Murtis Dagley
Jeanne Marjorie Muirhead
Francis Stanley DeCoste
Ralph Edward DePari
Edward Drummond
Constance Grace Nash Warren Olof Olofsson Leslie Freeman Tabor
Jean Marie Fitzpatrick
Raymond Warner
Gladys Elizabeth Fontoni Richard Hawthorne Goldsworthy Margaret Isabel Green
Herbert Edward Wheeler, Jr. Harry Arnold White
ABRAHAM LINCOLN SCHOOL
Richard James Adams Selma Helen Brown
Roland William Buker
Muriel Mercer Carter
Lillian May Cochrane
Robert Cecil Creswell
Wilfred Richard Gurney Clinton Joseph Hennebury Frederick Mark Johnson Joan Elizabeth Landers Margaret Hilda Leet John Neil MacDonald Albert Francis Mattie
John Wilbur Davis Warren Harvey Elliott
Priscilla Barbara Fiorini
Ruth Gertrude Foley
Lois Ann McDonnell John William Moffatt Robert James Moore
Martha Eleanor Forsyth Roberta Blois Fraser Russell Joseph Frazier
Robert Stanley Nelligan Virginia Theresa Norling Pauline Barbara Perrault Bertel Henry Sjolin
Virginia Marie Sylvester Milton Harrison Wadsworth
Veronica Eileen Ann Friend John Francis Gorman Herman Alpine Greene Donald Joseph Gurney
Evelyn Helen Gulin John William Hagen Catherine White Hamilton
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Thayer Public Library
OF THE
Town of Braintree
YEAR 1940
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
OF THE THAYER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Braintree, Massachusetts January 20, 1941
To the Citizens of Braintree:
In behalf of the Board of Trustees I present the following report for the year 1940 concerning the Thayer Public Library and its branches:
On January 1, 1941, the Thayer Public Library and its branches had 37,558 books on hand. Last year at this time we had 36,432 books. This shows a gain of 1126 books in our library collection, and makes the total number of volumes larger at this time than ever before. This is partly accounted for by the fact that during this past year we have withdrawn from circulation only 1246 books, whereas during the previous year we were compelled to withdraw from circulation 3003 volumes.
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