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The graduates of last year are in most cases finding a place to maintain and to continue their development. Three are in college, one in normal school, and seven in
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other schools of special training. Ten have returned for post-graduate work and others who are not employed regularly seem to find some work. It is discouraging to these young people to be turned out of school at a time when there seems to be very little for them to do. I feel certain, however, that the person with training and abil- ity is in a position to step into business, industry, or special training when the opportunity comes. The em- ployer is going to choose the most fit for his work; the community must choose the best fitted of these young people to take the places of those giving up the prob- lems of government, and it appears that the coming gen- eration has some serious problems to settle. They need discipline and mental training to meet the situation.
Graduation of the class of 1932 followed the usual plan with the address by Reverend Carroll Perry in com- memoration of the life of George Washington.
In connection with the graduation exercises the school was presented with two paintings by the late Arthur W. Dow, the gift of the late Mrs. Dow. The presentation speech was given by Arthur W. Johnson, including a history of the paintings with a brief outline of Mr. Dow's career, emphasizing especially his interest in and love for Ipswich. These pictures should serve as an inspiration to the pupils and as a constant reminder of one who has given Ipswich the honor of a place in the field or art.
One scholarship of $200 from the Roxanna Cowles fund was presented to Evelyn Dodge as was the scholar- ship from the Ipswich Woman's Club. The school honor was awarded for four years to Henry Prisby and Donald Wood; for three years to Evelyn Dodge; for one year to Anne Patch, Margaret McLeod, Ida Wells, John Bialek, Virginia Patch, and Arthur Brennan. The Washington
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Franklin Medal for excellence in the study of American History was presented to Ida Wells.
The Class Day program as usual provided for the class parts and a short play. The play was taken from an incident in Washington's life in honor of the general observance of the George Washington Bicentenary.
Music, manual training, and domestic science are under department heads and will be discussed in special reports. Allow me to say, however, that these depart- ments are serving a very definite purpose in our school at the present time.
ATHLETICS
Athletics have come to take an important place in the development of our boys, and we feel that for a school of our size we have reason to be proud of our results. We have had about 40 boys active throughout the year in baseball, basketball, hockey, and football.
We have organized and developed excellent teams, and in football we have had enthusiastic crowds but very little income. For some time those interested in maintain- ing athletics in our school have advocated a closed field, feeling that athletics could thus be made more nearly self-supporting. This idea with the feeling that the money donated by the teachers could be spent for hand labor and at the same time accomplish some permanent good, led the selectmen, upon recommendation of the special committee, to use the money for the purpose of grading an athletic field on land already owned by the town. The other town officials, considering the project, gladly contributed to the work. As a result about $1,400 has been expended entirely for labor. The men who have had an opportunity have worked with an excellent spirit.
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The town departments have been relieved in their ex- penses because of unemployment to the extent of the donation, and the town has an athletic field well under way. If this field can be completed and put to use next fall, I feel confident that it will repay to the town in sav- ing of athletic expense nearly one-fifth of its cost the first year. This work has been done through the co- operation of the selectmen, school department, and the superintendent of streets. Frank Wood has more than co-operated ; he has put in many hours of his own time in planning the work. In addition to these men who have taken responsibility, the following have helped directly by donation of teams, trucks, and skilled service: James H. Proctor, The Richard Crane Estate, Robert Lowe, Michael Tullercash, Robert Mckenzie, Wilfred Wile, Lathrop Bros., Manzer & Damon, Benjamin Davis, Orrin L. Parsons, Adam Smolenski, Michael Ryan, The North Shore Gas Company, and John A. Singer.
Not least in the way of aid is the almost unanimous support of those who recognize the value of the expendi- ture of this money.
I wish to express my appreciation of the co-opera- tion of parents in our efforts to lessen the financial bur- den upon pupils of our two upper classes. Many unable to attend the meeting for a discussion of this problem have shown their interest and approval. Allow me to express my appreciation for the co-operation of all those who have aided our work either by services, donations of magazines and books, or entertainment.
To the school committee and to you, sir, I wish to express my sincere thanks for your patience and many expressions of confidence.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH C. WHIPPLE.
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FIFTY - EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
OF THE MANNING HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1932
THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 23 8 o'clock
Program
M. H. S. March Tozer
M. H. S. Orchestra
Invocation
Rev. Elizabeth C. Brown
Song of the Armorer M. H. S. Chorus
Nevin
Essay - America's Foreign Policy Henry Prisby
Essay - Sires of the Big Bridge Richard Mansfield
Country Gardens Grainger
M. H. S. Glee Club
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Essay - America as Viewed by the World Ida Wells
Essay - Education in Ipswich Evelyn Dodge
Mignonette Overture Seredy M. H. S. Orchestra
Address - "George Washington's Three Visits to Massachusetts' Rev. Carroll Perry
Presentation of Prizes
Presentation of Diplomas
Dr. Ernest J. Smith, Chairman of School Committee
Benediction
Rev. Elizabeth C. Brown
(Audience will be seated while class marches out) Following the Address, two Oil paintings by Arthur W. Dow, the gift of the late Mrs. Dow, will be presented to the Manning High School.
Arthur W. Johnson
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Graduates of June 23, 1932
COLLEGE PREPARATORY
Helen Augustine Alhowik *Eleanor Mary King
Frances Ames
Richard R. Mansfield
Margaret Wilson Arthur
Arthur George Nikas
Gardiner Appleton Bolles Charlotte Esther Smith
Arthur Jordan Brennan, Jr.
Clinton Bernie Spencer
*Evelyn Caldwell Dodge Barbara Louise Stone
Marjorie Annie Dolan *Ida Norris Wells
George Walter Greene
Donald Thomas Wood
COMMERCIAL COURSE
Catherine Mary Frances Comeau Avis Patricia Heald
Gladys Irene Cumming's Beatrice Marjorie Jedrey
Marion Leah Grundstrom Mary Ileen Marcorelle
Alice Maud Hamm Francis DeWolf Mullens
Mildred Frances Hardy Elizabeth Catherine Williams
GENERAL COURSE
Clifford Hobbs Appleton George Ellis Hodgkins, Jr.
Grover Cleveland Bailey Wilbur Ashley Jewett
Joseph Thomas Barney, Jr. Paul Karchonas
Gertrude Josephine Berry Joseph Louis Kobos
John Lambert Burke Gianefa Ann Kubic
Harold Venot Chambers Elsie May Lang
Frank Barney Cook Frederick Samuel Mackinney
Earl Benjamin Dodge Kenneth Roland Morong
Norman Leslie Ewing Kenneth Franklin Poor
George Galanis *Henry Stephen Prisby
William Parker Hall Douglas James Wood
*Pupils who have maintained a rank of 85 per cent. or above for four years.
CLASS OFFICERS
President Richard Mansfield
Vice President
George Greene
Secretary
Douglas Wood
Treasurer
Donald Wood
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BURLEY SCHOOL
Mr. Joseph I. Horton,
Superintendent of Schools,
Dear Sír :
The enrollment this year has fallen very little in spite of the working conditions in town. We have en- rolled two hundred eighty-five pupils, nineteen less than last year.
The attendance has been very good with the excep- tion of one period, when mumps flourished. Thus far we are free from the prevailing epidemic of grippe.
The school work has progressed as usual. Again this year we have laid stress on the subject of reading and we feel that great gains have been made in this particular subject.
Domestic Science and Manual Training have been discontinued in the sixth grade. This gives an extra period of forty-five minutes for individual work. A great deal of individual work is being done in the fourth and fifth grades with special children. They lost out in the lower grades and have, on account of age, been ad-
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vanced. The teachers are giving much after time to these pupils and I feel that this is a very creditable work.
Teachers and pupils feel greatly the loss of Miss Stewart whom we all learned to love and whose memory we will always cherish.
Miss Fowler has been with us long enough to show her worth and to endear herself to pupils and teachers. We do not hesitate to refer cases to her concerning de fective eyes, clothing for needy children and sickness among absent pupils. She readily attends to all requests of this kind.
Many pupils are sent to Dr. Collins and Miss Fowler at the Winthrop Health Office each morning for inspec- tion. Some pupils are allowed to return to school while others are excluded for a short period.
At Christmas, some time is given to Junior Red Cross work. Remembrances are sent to the Coburn Home, Cable Memorial Hospital and to the fathers and mothers of the pupils. These gifts are made by the children and they delight in the spirit of giving what they make.
The teachers have formed a Club, the nature of which is two-fold. The poet Whittier and his works have been studied quite extensively for one feature. Sewing has made up the other part. Dry goods have been pur- chased with the money paid for dues and several dresses have been made for worthy children. The Club work has been most enjoyable as well as helpful.
Miss Zylka, a Salem Normal graduate has been observing in the different grades. Her visits have been very helpful to us as well as to herself. During her stay all of the teachers were able to take a Visiting Day, due to Miss Zylka's being willing to substitute for them. She has also substituted in cases of illness.
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Evening Session of Educational Week brought out, as usual, a great number of parents who were interested in the children's work. Pupils and parents enjoy the evening greatly and look forward to it each year.
The grounds in front of the building have been greatly improved by a new hedge and several evergreen shrubs. This has been a long needed want. When more funds are available I hope the playground can be levelled and playground paraphernalia purchased.
This year, like all others has passed quickly. The teachers have given their best work and I trust that the interest and co-operation of the past will continue.
To you, Mr. Horton, and all others who kindly as- sisted in carrying on the work, both teachers and pupils are thankful.
Respectfully submitted,
NELLIE T. SMITH.
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SHATSWELL SCHOOL
Mr. Joseph I. Horton,
Superintendent of Schools.
Dear Sir:
I herewith present the annual report of the Shats- well School.
The enrollment this year has remained close to three hundred. Many families have moved from this section of the town but others have come in to take their places. Several of these are new comers to Ipswich.
The pupils have maintained the usual good atten- dance record and parents have co-operated with us in our efforts to eliminate tardiness from the reports.
There are nine classes and the same teaching staff as last year. The teachers are striving earnestly to give the children a firm foundation in the basal subjects and also instill into their plastic minds some of the principles of good character and citizenship. Too much stress cannot be put on this work as the future of our country depends upon the kind of citizens the children of today become.
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Mr. Grant takes the usual good care of the building and grounds. The leveling of the ground is nearly fin- ished and we hope to have some gravel put in the low places soon. Several trees were set out last spring, among them two handsome mountain ash trees, planted in mem- ory of our much loved friend and benefactor, Martha J. Stewart.
The pupils are vitally interested in the extra cur- ricular activities of the school. These activities are cor- related with the regular subjects, especially character building. The teachers are trying to impress the children with the idea that all good citizens have responsibilities in their community. They should have respect for the aged and infirm, thoughtfulness for the sick, and love for the parents, home and family.
All the classes belong to the Junior Red Cross and are enthusiastic members. They have made appropriate place cards, tray favors, bon bon baskets, scrap books, etc., and sent them to the Cable Hospital, Coburn Home and Children's Hospital as holiday remembrances.
Christmas boxes were packed with toys and sent to our less fortunate neighbors across the ocean.
Last fall we received a splendid book from Rou- mania. It contained samples of the language, drawing and hand work done in a Girls' School in Bucarest. A book about Ipswich will be sent in return in a few weeks.
At Christmas the children made gifts for their par- ents. Of course these were very simple gifts, but they helped teach the old lesson, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Each class had a Mothers' or Parents' Afternoon when they sent invitations to their parents and enter- tained them with interesting exercises and refreshments. The bond between home and school must be strength-
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ened if we are to help the pupils to do their best work.
On Arbor Day two fine Washington elms were planted in front of the school. Appropriate exercises were held and Mr. Horton gave a splendid talk to the pupils.
The pupils of the sixth grade spent a very profit- able and enjoyable day at the Natural History Museum and Franklin Pork, in Boston. By selling garden seeds and holding sandwich sales, they earned enough money to defray all expenses. A trip of this sort is inspiring as well as instructive.
The evening session held in connection with Educa- tion Week was well attended by parents and friends. Although the weather was inclement, over two hundred fifty people visited the school.
In closing allow me to express my sincere gratitude to you, the teachers, parents and all others who have helped make our work a success.
Respectfully submitted,
AUGUSTA A. GRENACHE.
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PAYNE SCHOOL
Mr. Joseph I. Horton,
Superintendent of Schools.
Dear Sir:
This year at the Payne School we have an enroll- ment of one hundred thirteen pupils. The attendance since September has been discouragingly poor, due to many cases of illness. An epidemic of mumps, which was at its height in November, greatly retarded the work and prevented the success of our evening session, which was held during that time.
Through the kindness of members of the fire depart- ment a number of our children have been provided with shoes and rubbers.
Milk is being supplied to several of our pupils who are underweight.
Owing to prevailing conditions which call for strict economy, perhaps it is best at this time not to speak in detail of several needed repairs and improvements which we hope may sometime be made.
Respectfully yours,
GRACE A. BOWLEN.
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LINEBROOK SCHOOL
Mr. Joseph I. Horton,
Superintendent of Schools.
Dear Sir:
The enrollment at the Linebrook School is now fourteen pupils. These are distributed among six grades making it necessary for an added amount of individual attention. Four of these children are preparing for the eighth grade at the Winthrop School next year.
. The librarian of the Ipswich Public Library contin- ues to send books forming a sub-library as in the past year. Having these books at school enables the children to read and report on the ten required books which otherwise would be impossible as the distance to the library is so great. These books are also accessible to other children of the neighborhood as well as the chil- dren attending the school. Although few outsiders make use of this library, I hope that more will take advantage of this opportunity.
During Educational Week one afternoon was set aside when the parents were invited to visit the school to observe the work of their children, and how the class was conducted.
Respectfully submitted,
ELEANOR M. CASALI.
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DOMESTIC SCIENCE
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To the Superintendent of Schools,
Ipswich, Mass.
Dear Sir :
With the changing of the program, eliminating the sixth grades and adding more high school classes, more of the older girls are given a chance to take Domestic Science. At this age the pupil retains more of the work accomplished and it is of greater value to her.
Besides the dressmaking part of the work, correlat- ing subjects are taught under the title of Home Manage- ment :
I My House II My Family III My Money IV Child Study V Home Hygiene VI First Aid
All high school girls taking this course have supper together once a month. Supper is served at cost, which averages twelve cents a person. Each month a different group of girls is in charge, giving everybody experience in buying, preparing and serving food in quantity.
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Old clothing was brought in by many of the Win- throp School pupils, and this clothing was repaired or made over and pressed by the high school students and then given to the school nurse for distribution.
At Christmas time stuffed toys were made out of small pieces of materials that were left over from gar- ments made in class. These toys were given to the needy.
In the fall the eighth grade classes in cooking, did canning for many of the town's people, who supplied their own materials. This gave the girls an opportunity to learn the methods of canning and it also helped the women, who were too busy to do their own canning.
In this department we wish to co-operate with any women of the town who need help in solving their cloth- ing and food problems.
Respectfully submitted,
E. FRANCES PARKER.
MANUAL ARTS
Mr. Joseph I. Horton,
Superintendent of Schools.
Dear Sir :
The number of pupils taking Woodwork and Me- chanical Drawing in the High School has greatly in- creased. This year there are three divisions of High School boys in each of these subjects.
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We have tried to make the Manual Arts Department of greater service to the community. In making this work as practical as possible the high school woodwork- ing classes have done a number of repair jobs for the school and townspeople. We have repaired and refin- ished chairs and tables, made and repaired screens, framed pictures, repaired the fence and other school property, set twenty panes of glass, sharpened knives and scissors, and put up a ceiling in one of the hallways of the Town Hall.
The work by the boys in all three years of Mechan- ical Drawing is very satisfactory. The first year course is introductory. The work covered includes lettering, sketching, isometrics, cabinet and oblique drawing, orthographic projection, geometrical construction, di- mensioning, sections, and auxiliary views. In the second year one half of the course is on sheet metal pattern drafting. The last half year they are taught to draw revolutions of solids, inter-sections, helix and thread forms, and special types such as map drawing and elec- trical drafting. All of their work is inked and tracings and blueprints made of some problem. Boys taking the third year of drawing start with perspective drawing. Then each boy chooses his own design and works out a full set of plans, elevations, and details for a house.
Boys in the seventh and eighth grades are allowed to choose projects within their ability which involve the combination of things which they have learned. These boys have repaired sleds, toys, and other things they have brought from home.
People are apt to judge this work on the appear- ance or value of the articles produced. Especially in the beginning classes, this gives but a narrow interpretation
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of its true values. Every visitor to the shop will recognize the fact that no boy can be surrounded by fine tools and equipment and be engaged in productive and construc- tive activity without deriving a great deal of benefit be- sides that which may be indicated by his work.
Respectfully submitted,
RODERICK MACDONALD.
REPORT OF THE S. P. P. C.
My dear Mr. Horton :
You have asked me to give you a brief outline of the work of the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Chil- dren, during 1932. The Ipswich Branch is the only one. combining charitable work with its usual functions, it having taken over the Associated Charities some years since. We are a part of the North Shore Branch, main- taining central offices at Beverly, and having a trained worker one-half a day a week in the Town. We have had before, one whole day, but in spite of increased work, lack of financial support has forced the reduction. However, this year we are one of the few self supporting branches in the State, a fact of which we are proud. We have never had to have financial aid from the parent office.
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Miss Pamelia Dulaney, our Agent, who by the way studied under Dr. Frederick Knight, well known to Ips- wich people, is a young woman of brilliant mind, rare tact and unusually attractive personality, and is well liked by all those with whom she comes in contact.
The Society has access to the Temporary Home in Boston, with medical care for all needy cases, and con- tact with the courts and all institutions. Inquiries this year have spread to three foreign countries and 16 other States.
The total families in Ipswich investigated during 1932 have been 45, involving 130 children, requests for aid coming from various sources, - the schools, church- es, courts, general public and the families themselves. Physical neglect caused 56.9% of the complaints this year, non-support second with 30.1% (four of these cases requiring court action), moral neglect 24.1% and sepa- ration of parents, fourth, with 21.5%. These figures are rather interesting.
The aid given by the local Directors is medical and financial. The latter is always temporary. Between 50 and 60 children have been furnished with glasses this year through the kindness of the Boston Society of Opto- metrists at a nominal cost to parents. This work has been conducted by the Society for three years, and we consider it one of our most worthwhile functions.
Miss Monahan at the Hospital has arranged many cases of tonsil and adnoid removal, sometimes with our financial assistance, and we are indebted to the Staff doctors for their aid. Our new school physician, Dr. Collins, has done particularly good work among the school children.
We are also indebted to our many friends who have
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been so generous this hard year, and to Mr. Hull of the Welfare Dept. for his wise and patient counsel. His spirit of co-operation is always in evidence, and it cannot be too strongly stressed that even in a small town, over- lapping is bound to occur unless there is this spirit among those who are doing welfare work. It has been a pleas- ure to have Miss Fowler's help in the school.
Although it does not belong properly in this report, ex- cept that it concerns children, I want to speak of the men at the Fire Station. This year they gave between 500 and 600 youngsters a happy Christmas, in spite of the fear that never again would so many toys be forth- coming. Few people realize the time and thought they and their wives have spent in repairing and delivering toys and dressing dolls, and although little is said about other good works they are doing, evidences of it are apparent everywhere. It is plain to be seen their effi- ciency is not confined to their own particular line of work.
Last year we were told we might have 20% of the money collected, in the drive which the Salvation Army held, the total amounting to $187.99. This to my knowl- edge, and I have asked the Army people themselves for information, is the first and only benefit with one vague exception the Town has had. In addition to their drive, they have solicited the Town six other times at least from Gloucester and Boston. In spite of the undoubted good which the Army does, it would seem we should sup port our own institutions first, and these small offerings which must sum into a large total might better be dropped in the firemen's Christmas boxes, or into the alms of the various churches.
The Society is grateful always for donations of clothing, particularly shoes. If not distributed during the
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year, they are put into the annual rummage sale which it holds and sold for a small amount, a better way to my mind, than giving outright.
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