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APPROPRIATIONS
Town appropriations
$ 958,845.09
Total appropriations voted to be taken from available funds
37,183.11
State Parks and Reservations
1,696.73
State audit of municipal accounts
1,885.10
County Tax
12,440.62
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
2,175.48
1963 Overlay
12,459.35
Gross amount to be raised
$ 1,026,685.48
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS
Income Tax
77,187.36
Corporations Taxes
17,500.60
Reimbursement on account of publicly owned land
2,903.62
Old Age Tax (Meals) Chap. 64B, S. 10
1,651.07
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
57,000.00
Licenses
5,000.00
Fines
350.00
General Government
2,000.00
Protection of Persons and Property
500.00
Health and Sanitation
150.00
Highways
1,300.00
Charities (other than Federal Grants)
9,000.00
Old Age Assistance (other than Federal Grants)
7,000.00
School (Funds from income tax not to be included)
10,400.00
Public Service Enterprises
224,744.00
Cemeteries (other than trust funds and sale of lots)
1,195.00
Interest
2,900.00
State Assistance for School Construction
9,970.00
Farm Animal Excise
50.65
Lieu of Taxes (Town of Danvers)
1,281.39
Lieu of Taxes (Middleton Electric Light)
8,500.00
Total estimated receipts and available funds
478,544.44
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
Gross amount to be raised
1,026,685.48
Total estimated receipts and available funds
478,544.44
Net amount to be raised by taxation
548,131.04
Net amount raised by taxation on personal property
13,084.59
Net amount raised by taxation on real estate
533,064.45
Number of polls assessed 991
1,982.00
TOTAL VALUATION Personal Property Real Estate 1963 Tax Rate
184,290.00 7,507,950.00 71.00
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL B. WAKE, SR., Chr. WILBUR A. WITHAM ERNEST F. LeBEAU
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GAS INSPECTOR'S REPORT
REPORT OF GAS INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Middleton
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my first annual report as Gas Inspector for the Town of Middleton.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Selectmen, the gas companies and the residents of the Town of Middleton for their cooperation.
Permits may be obtained at Memorial Hall on Fridays from 4:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
49 inspections and permits were granted.
Amount collected in fees and turned over to the Town Treasurer $ 195.00
Respectfully submitted,
BURT HURD
Gas Inspector
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BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Middleton
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1963. New home building was in a sharp rise from last year due to the construction at Brigadoon on Route 114. This project alone accounted for 38 of the 56 new homes constructed during this period. The rest of the construction held about the 1962 level.
At the March Town Meeting I had an article in the warrant to increase the fees for Building Permits, which was approved and was also approved by the Attorney General and the new rates were put into effect during June 1963. These new rates will make the Department more self supporting.
I would like, at this time, to express my appreciation for the fine cooperation given me by all Town Departments and the Citizens of the Town of Middleton during the past year.
Permits Issued
Estimated Value
56 Dwellings
$572,500.00
11 Additions 13,400.00
1 Art Studio 7,000.00
4,000.00
4 Garages 3,600.00
1 Garage and Shop
2,290.00
2 Dormer
1,800.00
2 Chimneys
1,550.00
1 Club House
5 Porches
1,200.00
8 Reshingle 1,000.00
3 Replace Roof
800.00
1 Storage Shed 500.00
1 First Aid Room 500.00
1 Shop and Stable 250.00
2 Remodel 1,500.00
1,500.00
1 Swimming Pool and Enclosure
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1 Chicken House 200.00
1 Stand
150.00
1 Stable
100.00
4 Buildings Moved
10 Buildings Razed Elementary School
300,000.00
Total $913,480.00
Amount collected in fees and turned over to
to the Town Treasurer $ 1,123.50
Respectfully submitted,
ROGER M. PEABODY
Building Inspector
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PLANNING BOARD REPORT
REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Middleton
The Planning Board respectfully submit their report for the year ending December 31, 1963.
Regular meetings are held at Memorial Hall, South Main Street, on the third Thursday of every month at 8:00 P.M.
At the first meeting the following officers were elected: Louis Barret, Chairman; and John Goodwin, Clerk.
This past year has been one of activity and progress. Activity, evidenced by the many meetings with various town boards for the purpose of communication and understanding of each other's objectives. Activity by the many meetings held with the developers of "Brigadoon" for the purpose of clarifying issues and the grant- ing of "lot releases." Activity by the frequent inspections made at the development by your Board to ensure agreement performance. As of January 31, 1964, thirty-one homes have been built.
In addition to the 12 regular monthly meetings, special meet- ings were held in the interest of considering and expediting action on proposals and applications subject to the Zoning By-Laws which were brought before the board.
Progress, in that the "Subdivision Rules and Regulations" were completely revised and up-dated. These rules and regulations are a very important part of good town planning, in that they serve as a blueprint for future developments by spelling out in detail, the re- quirements for street construction and widths, grades, sidewalks, drainage etc. New books are now available to all having need of same.
"Master Planning" is a subject that is discussed quite frequent- ly these days and has been undertaken by some of our progressive neighboring towns. Your Planning Board is interested in the aspects of a Master Plan for Middleton, and recently published in our town
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weekly newspaper the complete contents of a "Preliminary Survey" completed in 1962 by a professional planning consultant, in an effort to acquaint you with what is involved. We feel that a Master Plan is vital to the prosperity and future growth of this Town, and would be of immeasurable value to all Town departments in the years ahead. An Article is in the Town Warrant requesting funds to undertake this project; two-thirds the total cost of this project is underwritten by the Government. We would appreciate your support. It may be appropriate at this time to mention the two bills before Congress, which state in substance that any city or town that does not have a Master Plan within two years after passage of this bill (assuming it does pass) would be ineligible for any Federal Aid. One Bill is the Case Bill S.915, and the other the Muskie Bill.
We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the Board of Select- men, the Building Inspector, the Board of Health, the Board of Appeals and the Finance Committee for their cooperation, as well as that shown by the Citizens of Middleton.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS BARETT, Chairman JOHN GOODWIN, Clerk FRANK CONNOR HENRY SAWYER RAYMOND DANSEREAU
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DOG OFFICER'S REPORT
DOG OFFICER'S REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the
Citizens of the Town of Middleton
I hereby submit my report as Dog Officer for the year ending December 31, 1963.
Complaints received and investigated 133
Dogs restrained 42
Dogs placed in pound 17
Dogs returned to rightful owners
14
Poultry and animals killed by dogs
42
Report of dog bites 40
Stray dogs disposed of
3
Selectmen's hearings on dog complaints 1
Miscellaneous cases 45
In making this report I would like to point out that there were 143 delinquent dog licenses. The owners were notified to license their dogs and did so without court appearance. Also, a total of 263 miles was traveled in investigation of the various dog com- plaints.
I wish to notify all dog owners that their dog licenses are due on April 1, 1964 and payable to the Town Clerk. Chapter 140, Section 138, being the (owner) or (keeper) of a dog 3 months old after March 31st and you did not cause it to be licensed. (Penalty $15.00 each).
In closing I would like to extend my appreciation to the Board of Selectmen, the Police Department, the Town Clerk and all dog owners for their splendid spirit and co-operation shown during the year 1963.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD B. SKINNER
Dog Officer
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INSPECTOR OF WIRES
INSPECTOR OF WIRES REPORT
Board of Selectmen Middleton, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my report as Wire Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1963.
There were 153 permits issued amounting to $134.25 in fees. There were forty changes of service from 110-220 volts due to load conditions or an increase of load. Forty-seven permits were for new homes, five were for temporary services, and one for a garage.
All wiring has been inspected up to date except for ten jobs which are in the process of construction. A total of 185 calls have been made since January 1, 1963 covering 1300 miles. There were many calls made at the request of those planning to have electrical work installed and wanting information.
I would like to express to the Townspeople that it is very important, when having additional wiring done, to have the main distribution checked by a competent licensed electrician to make sure that they are not over loaded. It is for their safety that electrical work be inspected.
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, the Electric Light Department, and the people of Middleton for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN MILBERY
Wire Inspector
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PARK DEPARTMENT
PARK DEPARTMENT REPORT
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Middleton
Dear Sirs:
I hereby submit my report for the year of 1963.
I wish to thank the various departments for their cooperation, also to thank Mr. Hazen Richardson for again donating sand for the swimming pool.
A program of lime and fertilizer has been started at the park. The baseball diamonds have been put in shape and (6) six new steel see-saws have been added to playground equipment.
The parking area at East Street pool was increased and the entrance improved and the beach sanded.
Respectfully submitted, ERNEST R. GOULD
Superintendent
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT
REPORT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following is the Annual Report of the Middleton Industrial Development Commission for the year 1963.
The objectives of the Commission have been and are to foster interest in new industrial growth within the Town by searching out and contacting prospective industrial concerns interested in locating in this area.
The Commission has completed a survey of 310 acres of the Town's industrially zoned land. The results of this survey are on file. Owners of much of this industrial land have been contacted to determine willingness to sell, and the approximate price desired. With this information, the Commission has met with prospects looking for industrial sites and discussed their needs as to trans- portation facilities, services, and other requirements, as well as explaining the advantages of locating in Middleton.
There have been joint meetings several times with the Planning Board to discuss future recommendations to the town meeting body relative to re-zoning other more desirable acreage as industrial area. As a result of these meetings, the Industrial Development Commis- sion recommends that a long-range Master Plan be prepared by the Town as recommended by the Planning Board, to control the growth of the Town and assure a well-balanced proportion of resi- dential and industrial properties. It is hoped that that portion of the Master Plan pertaining to industrial re-zoning will be ready for the approval of the voters of the town at the time of the Annual Town Meeting in 1965.
A report of the Town's industrially zoned property was deliver- ed in August, 1963 to the Massachusetts Department of Commerce, Division of Development.
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We wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and the citizens of Middleton for their confidence and cooperation in enabling our Commission to operate effectively. We also wish to stress the fact that our townspeople and property owners are the best possible boosters and Good Will ambasadors for the Town. It is a fact that people who work together harmoniously and unselfishly for the over- all good of a town create a favorable climate in that town, the type of climate that attracts desirable industry.
The Commission feels that significant progress has been made during the past year toward our objectives.
Respectfully submitted,
STANLEY W. KLOSOWSKI, Chm. HELEN RICHARDSON GEORGE M. FARLEY HENRY G. ROBERGE DR. GEORGE J. HAYKAL
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
SELECTMEN'S REPORT
To the Citizens of Middleton:
The Board of Selectmen respectfully submit their annual report for the year ending December 31, 1963.
Regular meetings of this Board have been held every Tuesday at 8 P.M., except during July and August when a summer schedule of every other Tuesday was in effect. All meetings were held at the Selectmen's office at Memorial Hall, South Main Street.
This Board also functions as the Board of Health, Licensing Authority and Police Commissioners.
Two Town Meetings were held during 1963. The regular meet- ing in March and a Special in October. Special election was also held on June 19, 1963 to elect one Selectman due to an existing vacancy created by the resignation of Wilbur C. Rundlett, Jr.
In addition to the usual reappointments which are made each year, the following special appointments were made:
Dr. Edward Jones, South Main St., to fill vacancy on local School Board caused by resignation of Robert Brown.
Francis Masse, East St., to fill vacancy on local School Board caused by resignation of Norman Nathan, East St.
Robert Forney, East St., to fill vacancy on local School Board caused by the resignation of Rosamond Bastable.
George M. Farley, Maple St., to fill vacancy on Industrial Commission Board caused by resignation of Robert Young.
Henry G. Roberge, Park St., to fill vacancy on Industrial Commission Board caused by resignation of Jeffrey W. Savoie.
John Bowers, Liberty St., to fill vacancy as Board of Health Agent caused by the resignation of Wilbur C. Rundlett, Jr.
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Beaumont Hurd, Essex St., to the newly-created post of Plumbing Inspector.
Appointed as Committee on Housing for the Aged: Mrs. Laura Dansereau, John Spottiswood, Roger Peabody, John Goodwin and Carl Peterson.
The Board wishes to express its deep appreciation for the assistance, cooperation and devotion to public service given so generously by the department heads, elected and appointed boards and to the citizens of the Town.
The Board wishes to extend an invitation to all citizens to join us at any of our regular Tuesday night meetings and discuss any problems or suggestions that they feel might be of benefit to our town.
Respectfully submitted,
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Frank T. LeColst George M. Foley, Clerk
Robert G. Gowen
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WATER BOARD REPORT
REPORT OF WATER BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the
Citizens of the Town of Middleton
Gentlemen:
Herewith is submitted our annual report as your water board.
The Board of Water Commissioners had a very busy year. During the year many meetings were held with the Danvers Board concerning our mutual problem, withh very satisfactory results for all parties concerned.
This Board has endeavored to do as little as possible with our present system pending the receipt of the water survey report that was authorized by the town. We felt that money spent at his time other than necessary repairs was unadvisable until a plan can be adapted.
We are happy to announce that our application for Federal funds to survey our present water system and to make preliminary plans for a Town wide water system was approved in January 1963. The Board awarded the contract for this survey to Whitman & Howard Eng., Boston. This survey was completed in December 1963 and the final report was received by the board the last of January. This report is very complete and at last if adopted by the town will guide us in installing an adequate water system. Because this report was received too late in the year for the Board to com- pletely evaluate its contents and recommendations, the Board of Water Commissioners has submitted an article in the Town Warrant for 1964 for a study committee to review this report and to make recommendations to the Town.
The contract for the Water main to the Brigadoon development in which Middleton, Danvers, and the general developer share in the cost was awarded to C. Justino Inc., general contractors Hyde Park, Mass in November. Work was started the first week in December. The contractor was forced to abandon this project on December 24th due to weather conditions. This work will be re-
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sumed as soon as the frost has left the ground. This project will be completed in the spring and will eliminate our water problems in the development and also South Main Street.
The Water Board wishes to take this opportunity to thank the other Town Departments for their cooperation throughout the year also the Danvers Water Board and Mr. Russell.
Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners George Nash, Chairman John Mendalka Roger M. Peabody, Clerk
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HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY REPORT
COMMITTEE REPORT ON HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY
To the Citizens of the Town of Middleton:
This Committee was formed by you, the taxpayers of Middleton, by your action on Article 4 of the June 1962 Special Town Meeting. The Committee was appointed by the Board of Selectmen, and by direction of Article 4 was commissioned to determine the need of Housing for the Elderly in the Town of Middleton, and also to investigate both the State and Federal Housing Plans.
In an effort to fulfill its obligations, this Committee spent many hours, individually and collectively, visiting various housing projects and talking to both occupants and Housing Administration officials.
The Committee sent a questionaire to 309 people in town who were 62 years of age or older. We received 170 replies of which 110 were people definitely interested. The Committee feels that this shows a need for Housing for the Elderly in Middleton.
Our next step was to meet with representatives from the State and Federal Housing Authority who explained their respective plans. These meetings were very informative and both agencies agreed that there is a definite need for this form of housing for the elderly in this town. This type of housing could be built at no cost to the town what-so-ever.
As a result of our work during the past year, the Committee has sponsored an Article in the Annual Town Meeting asking for the formation of a Housing Authority.
We urgently solicit all voters of the Town to support this Article in order to insure its passage and thus guarantee safe, comfortable, low-income housing for our elderly.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN SPOTTISWOODE, Chairman LAURA DANSEREAU JOHN GOODWIN CARL PETERSON RODGER PEABODY
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ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the
Citizens of the Town of Middleton
Gentlemen:
The Board of Electric Light Commissioners respectfully submit their report for the year ending December 31, 1963.
During the year regular meetings were held by this Board at their office on South Main Street.
The department purchased 8,407,323 K.W.H. of electricity at a cost $130,771.90. Our systems peak Demand occurred on Dec. 3 and was 1,728 K.W.
Sixty new 3 wire services have been installed, 23 services were converted from 120 volt 2 wire to 240 volt 3 wire. Six temporary services were installed.
Work has been completed on our new Sub-Station at the end of Central Street, and it was connected into our Distribution System in January with a rated capacity of 5000 K.W.
We have returned to the Town $11,500.00 for the reduction of taxes. Poles and lines were relocated on Forest Street to conform to a Highway construction project.
Fifteen new street lighting fixtures were installed on Mill Street. Construction has continued in the Brigadoon Development off South Main Street, we now have 30 sections of our distribution installed.
A 3 Phase power line was constructed approximately 600 feet to the site of our new Elementary School off So. Main Street.
We wish to take this opportunity to thank the Town Officials and our consumers for their continued cooperation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, Board of Electric Light Commissioners FRANK E. DOW J. LANSING ENGLISH JOHN MUZICHUK
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HIGHWAY SURVEYOR REPORT
REPORT OF HIGHWAY SURVEYOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the
Citizens of the Town of Middleton
I hereby submit my report for the year of 1963.
Snow Removal
In January, February, and March we had more ice than snow. However, in December we had an unusually large amount of snow.
Chapter 81
In 1963 we had a great deal of patching to do. A section of Bellevue Avenue was rebuilt and resurfaced. The usual drainage and general maintenance work was done, and the following streets were resurfaced:
Central Street.
.20 miles
Gregory Street
.57 miles
Lake Street .50 miles
Liberty Street
1.50 miles
Locust Street
.80 miles
Log Bridge Road
.10 miles
Mill Street
.60 miles
Peabody Street
.30 miles
Washington Street
.13 miles
Bellevue Avenue
.20 miles
Lakeview Road
.20 miles
Spring Road .07 miles
Acorn Street
.10 miles
Pinedale Road
.25 miles
Cross Street .05 miles
Curtis Avenue
.17 miles
Meagher Street
.12 miles
Phaneuf Street
.15 miles
Chapter 90 Construction
Chapter 90 construction work on Forest Street has been slowed up for the past two years due to the large amount of ledge. This ledge, however, will be removed, and a new piece of road will be completed in the spring.
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Chapter 90 Maintenance
A section of Boston Street was resurfaced with pea stone. A section of Essex Street was also resurfaced. Some patching and shoulder work was also done.
Storm Drains
Funds for storm drains were expended on Phaneuf Street, School Street and Bellevue Avenue.
General Highway
General Highway work consisted of cleaning streets, cutting brush along roadsides, patching, drainage and all other work not covered by Chapter 81.
Hilldale and Bellevue Avenue Special
On Hilldale and Bellevue Avenue 1550 ft. of 12 inch culvert, three catch basins and three manholes were installed.
Chapter 718
Engineering was done on Mt. Vernon Street; 550 ft. of 12 in. culvert and one manhole were installed.
Chapter 782
Engineering was completed on Lake Street.
Respectfully submitted,
ALLAN G. MARSHALL
Highway Surveyor
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Town of
Middleton
DE
for the Year Ending December 31
1963
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SCHOOL REPORT
SCHOOL REPORT
School Committee
MR. DAVID HARDING, Chairman
MRS. ROSAMOND BASTABLE, Secretary
MRS. PAGE CAMPBELL
DR. EDWARD JONES
MR. FRANCIS MASSE
Term Expires 1966
Term Expires 1964
Term Expires 1965
Term Expires 1964
Term Expires 1964
SUPERINTENDENT-PRINCIPAL GEORGE E. PORT, JR.
Office: Howe-Manning School
Tel. SPring 4-3517
School Calendar 1964
Open January 2, 1964 Close February 21, 1964 VACATION - ONE WEEK
Open March 2, 1964 Close April 17, 1964
VACATION - ONE WEEK
Open April 27, 1964 Close June 19, 1964 SUMMER VACATION
Open September 9, 1964 Close December 23, 1964
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Good Friday October 12 November 11 and 26 (and such other days as the School Committee may designate) The School Calendar may be subject to change.
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No School Signals
The following no school signals have been adopted:
a. 2-2-2 blast on the fire alarm
b. 2 blasts at the B. B. Chemical Company
c. Street lights on for three minutes
d. Radio Stations WBZ and WESX will carry an announcement on their regular no school broadcasts.
The signal for the Howe-Manning School will be at 7:15 A.M.
SCHOOL CENSUS
October 1, 1963
Age
Girls
Boys
Total
5-7
74
74
148
7-16
324
354
678
4-5
43
40
83
3-4
31
43
74
2-3
41
21
62
1-2
34
23
57
Under one year
32
29
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Age of School Admission
All children born on or before December 31, 1958 are eligible to attend school in the coming fall term. No entrance tests for children under the age requirements will be given.
Employment Certificates
Certificates for the employment of minors between the ages of 14-18 may be obtained at the Superintendent-Principal's office during regular office hours.
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HOWE-MANNING SCHOOL
Corps of Teachers 1963-1964
Name
Date of Grade Appointment
Vice-
Eugene C. Winter, Jr., B.S. Lowell S. Teachers Col.
Prin. Sept. 1958
Catherine Devane
Lesley College
1 Sept. 1937
Eileen Hammond, B.S.
Boston College
1 Sept. 1962
Judith Hughes, B.S.
Salem S. Teachers Col.
1 Sept. 1959
Ruth Kane, B.S.
Boston University
1 Sept. 1963
Gertrude Drozek
Salem S. Teachesr Col. 2 Sept. 1963
Villa Lavorgna
Farmington State Teachers College 2
Sept. 1960
Carole Layton Eleanor Cassidy, B.S.
Perry Normal
2
Jan. 1963
Salem S. Teachers Col.
3
Sept. 1955
Grace Fall
Keene Teachers College at N.H. 3
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