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The Department of Public Works of the Commonwealth, early in the year, through the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Frank A. Goodwin, invited this department to co-operate with them in the strict enforcement of the motor vehicle laws, to the end that death and accidents might be reduced
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in our highways. I have exercised my best judgment in keeping the speed of motor vehicles within the town limits to what is reasonable, with the sole purpose in view of creating respect and consideration for our motor vehicle laws, and to make our highways reasonably safe for travel.
Many complaints receive the attention of this depart- ment which never become part of the criminal records of either the Police or of our Courts. These cases consist principally of domestic disturbances, and minor transgres- sions of young children, and after an investigation it is deemed best, in the interest of the public, and of the of- fenders, to waive criminal proceedings, but to warn the offenders that a repetition of the offense will be brought before the Court. It is believed by this method that a criminal record is saved to many deserving ones, and results in a contributing step to good citizenship.
Police Officers are continually dealing with crime, crim- inals and law breakers, and are a conspicuous mark for attack by the vicious, depraved and mendacious, but it has been the policy of this department unless the public good and safety required the same, to ignore all such attack, and not to allow personal provocation to interfere with the per- formance of duty. It is believed that this policy tends to promote efficiency, and save the department from participa- tion in matters more or less of a political nature.
In submitting this report, I wish to take this oppor- tunity to thank the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Eben B. Moulton, who has co-operated with me in my efforts in the enforcement of law, and has unstintedly supported every movement to improve the moral standard of the Town. To thank the Chief Justice of our Court, the Clerk of Court, the Town Counsel, and all other Court Officers, who have been
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very generous in their assistance to me.
To thank the Local Chief Telephone Operator and her staff who have in emergencies and other occasions, been of invaluable service in obtaining connections pertaining to matters of much importance in the administration of this De- partment.
To thank all Public Officials, and Citizens in general who have assisted me in many ways in the performance of my official duties.
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD LEAVITT, Chief of Police.
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ENGINEERS' REPORT
To the Selectmen of Ipswich : Gentlemen :
Following is the report of the Board of Engineers of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1921. Number of men in the department 33
Number of box alarms
26
Number of still alarms
29
Number of assemble calls
4
Total number of alarms
59
Number of feet of hose laid
7900
Property threatened by fire
$72,125 00
Insurance on same
76,900 00
Insurance paid
23,671 00
DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT
Steamer
1
Hook and Ladder
1
Auto Combination
L
Auto Triple Combination Pumper
1
Hose Wagons
2
Hose Reels
3
Fire Alarm Boxes
20
Number feet of hose
5500
We wish to report that we have installed a new Box 333 to be used as an assemble call in place of three blasts.
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We would recommend the amount of $500 for new hose the coming year.
We would recommend the same as last year the motor- izing of our ladder truck.
ARTHUR H. WALTON EDWIN M. POOLE EDWARD H. SMITH
Engineers.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen :
I herewith submit the annual report of the Street De- partment for the year ending December 31, 1921 :
Team No. 1 worked 499 hours at $1.25 1691 00
$623 75
Team No. 1 worked 1691 hours at $1.00
Team No. 2 worked 493 hours at 1.25
616 25
Single Horse worked 425 hours at 91c. 386 75
Single Horse worked 936 hours at 75c. 702 00
Report of Autocar Truck :
Number of hours worked on highway 1134 75
Number of hours worked on Topsfield Road 613
Number of hours worked hauling coal to Pump. Sta. 203
Number of loads of coal hauled 274
Number of loads of gravel hauled
1595
Number of miles covered
8936 60
Number of gallons gasoline consumed
1595
Number of gallons cylinder oil consumed 88 25
Report of Steam Roller :
Number of hours worked on highway 484
Number of hours worked on Topsfield Road 656
Report of Oil and Tarvia :
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Number of gallons of road oil applied
16,000
Number of square yards covered 80,614
Number of gallons of tarvia applied
1000
Number of square yards covered
3158
INVENTORY
3 horses
$500 00
2 pairs double harnesses
100 00
2 pairs street blankets
50 00
2 pairs storm blankets
7 00
2 pairs stable blankets
7 50
2 two-horse carts
275 00
1 two-horse sled
50 00
1 two-horse sweeper
225 00
· 3 road machines
350 00
5 road plows
75 00
12 gravel screens
60 00
2 two-horse shovels
25 00
2 stone drags
10 00
1 two-horse stone roller
40 00
4 road drags
50 00
1 steam roller and scarifier
2100 00
1 gravel loader
1000 00
2 watering carts
225 00
7 snow plows
175 00
1 one-horse wagon
50 00
1 oil wagon
600 00
1 tar kettle
45 00
1 Ford truck
400 00
1 Albany jack
13 50
1 differential hoist
25 00
1 Autocar truck
2500 00
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Snow fences 120 00
All other tools, etc. 800 00
$9878 00
Respectfully submitted. JOSEPH A. HUCKINS. Superintendent of Street.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Gentlemen :
I have the honor to present to you the annual report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1921 :
Sealed Non-Sealed Condemned
Platform Scales over 5000 lbs. 10
1
Platform Scales under 5000 lbs.
44
2
Counter Scales under 100 1bs. 30
Beam Scales under 100 lbs.
1
Beam Scales over 100 lbs.
3
Spring Balance Scales over 100 lbs. 9
Spring Bal. Scales under 100 1b. 27 2
Computing Scales under 100 1b. 31
Computing Scales over 100 lbs.
1
Personal Weighing Scales
4
2
Prescription Scales
3
Avoirdupois Weights
313
Apothecary Weights
57
Metric Weights
40
Liquid Measures
115
Dry Measures
9
Gasoline Pumps
12
1. 1
Kerosene Pumps
8
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Molasses Pumps 5
Yard Measures 17
Fees and adjusting charges collected and paid to Town Treasurer, $84.91.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM A. STONE, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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The Playground Committee submits the following re- port :
At the annual March meeting in 1921 and at a later special meeting, $2500 was appropriated for the develop- ment of playgrounds and for purchasing equipment.
Swings and sand boxes were placed on the North and South greens and at the Linebrook playground. We felt that by doing this the children in those parts of the town migh have the same chance for amusement as the children near the Linebrook playground.
At the latter place the committee continued the work started on Community Day and before summer was ended had provided an oval running track which measured an eighth of a mile. This track was supported by a cement wall 18 inches high and the basin formed inside was sanded and used as a ball diamond and football field for small boys. During the winter this basin was flooded with water and served as a safe place for even the smallest child to skate on.
The large ball field was drained with land tite; the shade trees were trimmed; brush was removed; the fences were rebuilt and general repairs made.
A building was donated to be used as a storage place and dressing room and this was moved to the grounds.
As the most of this work was done during a period of unemployment we were enabled to give work to a number of men who were without work.
We recommend that the sum of $500 be appropriated
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to continue this work during the coming year.
CHARLES A. MALLARD FRANCIS WADE LESLIE C. MILLARD KATHERINE F. SULLIVAN MARTHA J. STEWART GERTRUDE R. SHEPPARD
In addition to the $2500 expended by the Town the fol-
lowing bills have been paid :
John W. Goodhue, supplies
$25 20
Henry S. Spaulding, services
3 82
Charles L. Lovell, cement
187 10
Total
$216 12
Received from sale of loam
$35 51
Received from sale of posts
8 00
Received from Community Service
172 61
Total
$216 12
There is also due from sale of loam, $28.00.
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
BIRTHS
Fathers born in
Mothers born in
Ipswich
26
Ipswich
34
Mass.
43
Mass.
42
U. S.
20
U. S.
14
England
2
Eng.
4
Ireland
3
Scotland
2
Scotland
2
Ireland
2
Rus. Aus. Poland
52
Rus. Aus. & Pol.
52
British Prov.
27
British Prov.
32
Greece
33
Greece
33
Italy
2
Italy
2
Germany
1
France
1
Unknown
8
Sweden
1
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219
Total
219
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MARRIAGES
Grooms residing in
Brides residing in
Ipswich
41
Ipswich
48
Other Places
28
Other places
21
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69
69
Grooms born in
Brides born in
Ipswich
13
Ipswich 16
Mass.
23
Mass.
18
U. S.
6
U. S.
4
British Prov.
11
British Prov.
15
Ireland
1
Ireland
1
England
1
England
1
Poland
6
Poland
6
Greece
8
Greece
8
69
69
Married in Ipswich
60
Other places
9
Residing in Ipswich
41
Brides
48
Other places
28
Other places
21
Married by Protestant Clergymen
35
Married by R. C. Clergymen
23
Married by Greek Clergymen
9
Married by Justice of the Peace
2
DEATHS
Whole number of Deaths for the Year, Eighty-Six namely :
In January, 9; February, 10; March, 6; April, 8; May 3; June, 7; August, 4; September, 9; October, 4; November, 6; December, 13; Total, 86.
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The following were ninety years of age, namely, with date of death :
January 2, Martha R. Choate, 91 years, 1 month, 17 days.
January 6, Frances D. Wall, 93 years, 9 months, 22 days.
February 20, Caroline K. Roberts, 92 years, 3 months, 13 days.
March 13, Edward W. Choate, 90 years, 6 months, 29 days.
April 4, Joanna F. Patch, 98 years, 6 months, 3 days.
July 12, Charles H. Bell, 92 years, 11 months, 17 days. July 24, Lucretia S. Lord, 92 years, 4 months, 2 days.
There were seventeen deaths of children one year of age or less. Thirty-two were natives of Ipswich. Twenty- nine of other parts of the United States. Twenty-five were of foreign birth.
The following Licenses have been issued during the past year :
Druggist License
1
Innholders
2
Common Victuallers
10
Coffee Houses
4
Pool and Billiards
11
Bowling Alley
1
Agent's Motor Vehicles
5
Gasoline
4
Manufacture of Tonic
1
Slaughter House
1
Standard Oil
1
Auctioneers
2
:
Total
1
43
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Whole number of Dogs licensed
176
Kennel License 2, 5 dogs each
10
Total
186
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REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
We feel that the Town Farm under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Woodman has been excellent as can be seen by our report. We hope the services of Mr. and Mrs. Wood- man can be retained. The inmates are comfortable and well cared for, while the Farm shows a decided increase in the receipts of sales.
We are changing the old cows for younger and better stock thereby increasing the milk supply at a much lower cost.
The inventory has been changed, but it should be re- membered that the value of property is either what it would bring upon the market or what it would cost to replace it. Also the inventory never shows the amount expended for repairs, new buildings or additions to the old ones.
We recommend the installing of Electric Lights at the Farm both for safety and economy.
There is need of a new floor in the kitchen and small dining room as these floors are of brick and very uneven. The two hallways upstairs need new floors and some other small repairing about the house.
We would also recommend as soon as consistent to ex- tending a one-story cattle barn on the remaining portion of the cellar as we could keep the cows and horses in that end
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of the barn and have pens for sick animals which would be much warmer.
The work of the Overseers seems to vary some from for- mer years inasmuch as so many have been unable to get work. This brings quite a number of applicants to us for temporary aid. We have investigated all cases and given aid where absolutely necessary. There are a few families that are dependent upon the Town caused by the death of the mother or father or sickness. A Greek widow with six children the eldest being eight years at an expense of $18 per week wished to return to her native home. Action was taken in early summer by the agent and a number of friends who helped make arrangements with the Greek Consul whereby we got reduced rates, also aid was extended by the Red Cross, Miss Stewart, and other ladies who helped out in clothing and wearing apparel, the cost of transportation was a total to the Town of $365.00 which made a large sav- ing when you consider the expense was over $900.00 per year and would continue for a number of years.
It is hard to make a definite sum for our year's work in advance on the Out Poor.
We feel sorry that we have been obliged to over-run our appropriation this year, but when we hear of some of the extra appropriations made in some of the other cities and towns we feel as though we had not done so bad.
FRANK T. GOODHUE, JOHN G. SPERLING, CHARLES S. GARRETT, Overseers of the Poor.
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REPORT OF CLAM AND FISH COMMISSIONERS
Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :
The following is the report of the Clam and Fish Com- missioners for the year ending December 31, 1921 :
We have inspected the clam flats at regular intervals, and find plenty of seed in the flats. We investigated several complaints on men digging without permits; and we or- dered them to get permits which they did. On June 24th, we found five men digging clams on Ipswich flats without permits. We summoned them into court and four were found guilty and paid fines of five dollars each. We have not been bothered with men digging undersize clams dur- ing the past year.
At the annual town meeting, we were ordered to stop the dye and gas from being put in the river. Upon investi- gating, we found we had quite a problem to deal with, and we ask for more time to investigate. We recommend the closing of the flats on the North and northeasterly side of the river from Nabby's Point to Little Neck, from May 1st, 1922, to Dec. 1st, 1922; for the benefit of winter clamming.
The number of permits issued last year was 91.
Yours respectfully, GEORGE U. BROWN, HENRY SHAW, FARLEY C. LORD, Clam and Fish Commissioners.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 75, Sections 49, 50 and 52 of the revised laws require that all diseases dangerous to the Public Health shall be reported by the attending physician within twenty- four hours of their occurrence. Thirty-seven diseases are included in that list. These diseases must also be reported immediately to the State Department of Health
Following is the list for 1921 :
. Chicken Pox
68
Diphtheria
11
Dysentery
1
1
Measles
9
Mumps
10
Scarlet Fever
43
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
8
Other Forms
1
Typhoid Fever
6
Whooping Cough
3
160
There were no deaths from any of these diseases, ex- cept tuberculosis.
Considerable expense was incurred in the care of Diph- theria and Scarlet Fever. A majority of these cases the Board was obliged to send to the Salem Contagious Hos-
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pital for the protection of the public. Quarantine under police surveillance was necessary in several instances, one instance of defiance of the Board's regulations being par- ticularly flagrant. There was no excuse in this instance that the parties were not intelligent enough to understand. The action was taken only after several complaints were made to the Board. This of course incurred extra expense which could have been saved had the parties been willing to co-operate in the quarantine regulations.
The only diseases that prevailed to an unusual extent were chicken pox and scarlet fever, there being 68 cases of the former and 43 of the latter. There were only 6 cases of Typhoid Fever, whereas in 1920 there were 33 cases. This year the Board felt that the milk supply should be care- fully looked into and Dr. A. T. Pratt, of the Harvard School of Public Health was employed to make a survey of the places where milk used in Ipswich is produced. He made a careful survey and a number of recommendations. One of his recommendations, viz: that more visits should be made at these places by the milk inspector has been carried out and the milk inspector reports that general cleanliness is the rule in these dairies now.
The work of the department nurse in the Division of Child Hygiene and Tuberculosis has been thorough, and productive of excellent results. It will be found among the reports to the Department further on.
When the Board organized in March Mr. Eben B .; Moulton was appointed Agent and Sanitary Inspector. Mr. Moulton has taken a great interest in the work of the De- partment and his close connection with the larger affairs of the town makes his services to this department of special. value. His report as Agent, as well as those of the Milk
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Inspector and the director and nurse of the Division of Child Hygiene and Tuberculosis follow.
Respectfully submitted, GEO. E. MacARTHUR, M. D., J. DELLINGER BARNEY, M. D., GEO. W. SMITH,
Board of Health.
Ipswich, Feb. 1st, 1922.
Report of the Sanitary Inspector
To the Board of Health,
Gentlemen :
I beg to submit herewith the annual report of the Sani- tary Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1921 :
Number of complaints received and investigated 65
Contagious disease cards posted as follows :
Scarlet Fever 25
Diphtheria 6
Dead animals buried or otherwise disposed of :
Cats 5
Dogs 6
Hens 5
During the year one of the greatest nuisances that has been brought to my attention has been the depositing of all kinds of garbage and rubbish on the banks of and in the Ipswich River. I would respectfully call attention to the section of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health in regard to this nuisance and ask the public to co-operate with the Board in abating a very unpleasant nuisance. The sanitary conditions in general about the town are not as good as they should be. I have tried to meet conditions as
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best I could with what I had to do with, I have tried to im- press people with the fact that unless they co-operate better the Town will be called upon the install a sewerage system which will mean another heavy burden on the taxpayer.
Respectfully submitted, EBEN B. MOULTON, Sanitary Inspector.
Report of the Inspector of Slaughtering
To the Board of Health,
Gentlemen :
I herewith present the annual report of the Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1921 : Number of hogs slaughtered 96
Number condemned
3
Number of calves slaughtered 8
Number of calves condemned
0
Number of cattle slaughtered
2
Number of cattle condemned
0
Respectfully submitted,
EBEN B. MOULTON, Inspector of Slaughtering.
Report of the Milk Inspector
To the Board of Health,
Gentlemen :
In submitting my report as Milk Inspector for the year 1921, I think I am able to state that the milk situation of this town will compare favorably with any other town in the State. There has been no contagion during the year where
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the origin has been traced to the milk supply and we should be congratulated in having such producers of pure clean milk. The Board of Health at its meeting in May voted to adopt Section 43 of Chapter 94, Acts of 1914 as a part of its rules and regulations which section provides as follows : "No producer of or dealer in milk shall sell or deliver for sale in any town any milk produced by him or dealt in by him without first obtaining from the Board of Health of such town a permit authorizing such sale or delivery." This applies to every dealer in milk no matter how large or small the quantity dealt in, and by this regulation we are able to keep in touch with all milk producers and dealers. In my several inspections of all places where milk is produced I found them in a clean and sanitary condition as in the past with the exception of a few new producers whose places were not satisfactory. Orders were given for a general clean up and on visiting these places a few days later I found that the orders had been complied with and permits were granted.
In closing I would suggest for the benefit of the public that whenever there is a contagious case or suspicion of a contagious case that they do not return any of the milk bot- tles from that house until all contagion has ceased and then only after the bottles have been thoroughly boiled. During the period of contagion a pitcher or other receptacle may be placed outside the door and the milk can be left in it thereby doing away with any chance of spreading the con- tagion.
I have also inspected all places where ice cream is sold and have found them in a clean and sanitary condition. Number of Licenses issued 17
Number of Ice Cream Licenses issued 24
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Oleomargarine dealers registered 11
Amount of fees received from the same $26.00
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE W. SMITH, Milk Inspector.
January 12, 1922.
Division of Child Hygiene and Tuberculosis
Reports of the Director and Nurse
This is the 6th annual report of this Division. During the first five years child welfare as it was then called, better classified as child hygiene, was the only work carried on. Follow-up in Tuberculosis was then taken up and has now been carried on for a full year. The nurse's report will give the scope of the work along both lines.
Below is a list of the number of births for the past six years; also the number of deaths of infants under one year of age. It will be seen by these figures that there has been a steady decline in the mortality rate.
Year
Births
Deaths
1916
138
27
1917
155
24
1918
194
24
1919
195
21
1920
204
19
1921
219
16
These figures are submitted without further comment. Anyone can see that they represent a material reduction in the mortality rate of infants ; and the reason why this work has become a part of the established policy of the Board.
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The reports of the Department Nurse follow. Respectfully submitted GEORGE E. MacARTHUR, M. D.,
Director.
Ipswich, January 30, 1922.
Report of the Department Nurse
Below is given a summary of the work carried on the past year in child welfare and tuberculosis. Infant Welfare Work
Cases brought forward
333
New Cases
176
Discharged
183
Over age
144
Moved away
30
By death
8
Could not locate
1
Home visits
1637
Prenatal visits
152
Still under care
330
Tuberculosis Work
Home visits
109
Discharged
9
By death
5
Moved away
4
Still under supervision
37
Pulmonary
23
Kidney
2
Hip
4
Spine
1
Peritonitis
1
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Other forms ( ?) 6 Respectfully submitted, MARTHA J. STEWART, R. N., Department Nurse.
Ipswich, January 30, 1922.
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
Highway Department
We wish to bring attention to the fact that the scarifier and gravel loader purchased during the past year have well repaid us, the gravel loader having practically paid for it- self.
We recommend for sidewalks and gutters the same as last year, something of a permanent nature. We would again bring to your attention the need of rebuilding South Main and Market Streets. It could be bonded over a period of years and the town would have immediate benefit.
The Topsfield Road has been finished this year and is a valuable addition to our highways and if given proper supervision will last for some years.
The Newburyport Turnpike in this town will be re- built the coming year which will be a valuable asset to ad- joining property.
Essex Road was not constructed last year on account of the State being unable to meet the Federal appropriation.
We are making strenuous efforts to have this work finished in 1922.
Town Hall
The Town Hall has been placed in good condition. The roof, which was in a very bad condition, has been repaired,
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the interior has been thoroughly refinished and with the addition of new folding seats and scenery which we have ordered, we consider the hall to all intents and purposes as good as new.
We desire to extend our thanks to all those who have assisted us in our many duties.
Respectfully submitted, EBEN B. MOULTON, JOHN A. BROWN,
Selectmen of Ipswich.
Town of Ipswich.
ANNUAL REPORT
... OF THE ...
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
JIM
1634
THE BIRTHPLACE Of AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE 1637
FOR THE YEAR 1921.
CHARLES G. HULL, PRINTER. 8 COGSWELL STREET, IPSWICH, MASS.
1922.
ORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Chairman. Herbert W. Mason
Clerk.
George W. Tozer
Finance and Budget
Leslie E. Millard, term expires 1923 Ralph Burnham, term expires 1924
Text Books and Teachers
Herbert W. Mason, term expires 1922 Mrs. Winifred Johnson, term expires 1924
Buildings and Grounds
Dr. Geo. E. MacArthur, term expires 1922 Luther Wait, term expires 1923
School Physician .... George E MacArthur, M.D.
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