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directing the preparation and production of the Pilgrim, being responsible for the Visual Aid schedule, sponsoring clubs, acting as class advisors, serving as secretary to the faculty, assuming direction of special assembly programs, making preparation for conventions, or for Science Fairs, is one thing, but to parcel out these jobs so that no one teacher is overburdened unduly and yet be sure the job is assigned to competent hands calls for personal judgments that must be tempered by compromise. In the latter half of the senior year teachers preparing pupils for college exams should not have too much of their energies ab- sorbed by extraneous tasks no matter how interesting, attractive, and even valuable these may be. The work called for in mimeographing bulletins and forms for the office, or programs for a play is no slight load on the teachers of the commercial department. Serving as school treasurer and accountant is a day by day chore, directing and supervising the collectors of the "10-cent-a-week plan" calls for constant checking. Every teacher has to bear a share of the duties that a working school has to assume for the activities of its student body - and there is no equitable way to apportion these. Inevitably some teachers find themselves more heavily laden than others, and it is a tribute to their resourcefulness and their good nature that the work is done so well and with so little complaining. I am often reminded of the words of the first principal I ever worked with: "Beware of the 'bustler.' A good brain like a good engine works quietly, doesn't call attention to itself by noise. See that it gets enough grease."
In a series of consecutive faculty meetings extending from late September into December the staff discussed exhaustively the use which should be made of the thirty minutes added to our working day by the School Com- mittee. After considering many modifications of our pres- ent organization, program, and schedule, and keeping in mind the limitations imposed by our plant, it was decided
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that we should on four days of the week keep our present six period schedule adding five minutes to each period, but on one day of the week have a seven period day, the extra period to be used for scheduling music, band, assem- blies, or group guidance meetings. Pupils not involved in these activities will meet with their teachers for special instruction in the study skills necessary to the particular subject. The extra period each week will be on a rotating basis (the first week it will be the first period classes which will meet in the extra period, the second week the second period classes, and so on) so that in a period of six weeks each pupil will have had special instruction in the techniques of study especially applicable to each of his subjects. It was thought wise to "start small" with this program and as we gained experience introduce other special instruction or special interest groups. With the emphasis on putting our educational product in a better competing position in relation to that of the schools of the USSR it seemed best not to commit ourselves to a program of clubs and non-academic activities.
A final consideration:
Desk space in our class rooms will accommodate 510 pupils; our present enrollment is 476. The study hall has working space for 90 pupils only. The figures presently available for next year's enrollment forecast a member- ship of 533. This number we can seat - and, if all a pupil had to do in school was occupy a seat somewhere in the building each period, we would have no problem. But this is what happens: The physics class which meets first period has an enrollment, let us say of 24, yet the room capacity is 35. Therefore I have either (1) lost the use of 11 seats, or (2) must tell eleven pupils in the school that regardless of their plans and desires they are obliged to take physics because I must have those seats usefully occupied, or (3) I must tell eleven pupils that they will have to do their studying there in that classroom while
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the teacher carries on recitations and/or demonstrations. Of course #3 is the expedient used when circumstances force it - and no one likes it. It isn't fair to the pupil who has to prepare a lesson while a class is reciting in a totally different subject; it isn't fair to the teacher who has to conduct a lesson and at the same time control a study-pupil who is hopelessly distracted by that very lesson. Yet that situation which exists now to a slight degree becomes increasingly more frequent and more acute as the membership of the school approaches the limit of the school's desk capacity. Remember, classroom capacity is 510, and the present figures show that we have 144 in the 11th grade, 187 in the 10th grade, 202 in the 9th grade. If these people are in school next September our enrollment will be 533.
Annual Report of the Junior High School
The greatest problem in the Plymouth Junior High School is the crowded condition. The enrollment on Octo- ber first was:
Grade 9 206
Grade 8
201
Grade 7
179
Special Class 37
Total
623
Sizes of classes vary because of the seating capacity of the rooms. One group is located in the art room which can accommodate but 24 students. A small seventh grade made it possible to fit it into 6 homerooms, including the art room. It will be necessary to reduce it to 5 classes next year because the entering seventh grade will be so
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large that seven divisions will be required. This year it has been necessary to use the cafeteria and dining room as study halls. Even greater use will have to be made of these inadequate study facilities in the coming year. It will be a crowded school.
As the years go on the congestion will become more acute. Using the present enrollment figures and making no allowance for new arrivals, accommodations must be found for many more pupils.
1958
1959
1960
Grade 9
201
179
236
Grade 8
179
236
242
Grade 7
236
242
261
Special Class
37
36
36
Total
673
693
775
In the fall of 1959 there will be 6 ninth grade classes if election of subjects follows the usual pattern, 7 classes in both seventh and eighth grades, and the two special classes. In the fall of 1960 there should be 7 classes in each grade, plus the two special classes, making a total of 23 classes for 18 rooms. Since neither the library nor the art room should be used as classrooms, 23 classes for 16 rooms will be the true picture.
Our special class groups are as large as the law allows. There are more children who should have the benefit of special training but lack of room prevents expansion.
Reading
This year the seventh grade was arranged so that pupils who needed further instruction in reading were placed in two groups with a special reading program, the selection of these pupils being made according to their progress in reading in the elementary grades. This ex- periment is proving successful and will be further developed next year.
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Cafeteria
The cafeteria has been crowded at lunch time giving those who were at the end of the long lines difficulty in finding a seat and too little time to eat. This year classes have been sent in three groups instead of two, eliminating the problems mentioned.
The student cashiers are now members of the business training classes supervised by the teacher of that depart- ment.
Activities
Special activities are restricted by space and limited number of teachers. Those in operation are very success- ful - the band, ninth grade glee club, press club, art club, school paper, cafeteria service club, librarians, and various sports groups for boys and girls.
The success of the school is due to a very fine teaching staff with an excellent guidance department, good substi- tute teachers, clerk, cafeteria personnel and custodians.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY M. DOLAN, Principal.
Annual Report of the Elementary Schools
The reports of the elementary school principals, Miss Etta-Hix Allen, Mrs. Elouise Cashin, Mr. Emmett Finck, Mrs. Helen Manchester, and Mrs. Eleanor White, have been consolidated and summarized:
Professional Improvements
In addition to the courses and lectures mentioned elsewhere in this report, the teachers and principals in
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the elementary schools have taken part in other activities which have contributed to professional growth. Com- mittees have been engaged in evaluating and selecting new textbooks in arithmetic, improving the course of study in social studies developed in 1955, and evaluating and revising the handwriting system. The initial steps have been taken in the planned revision of the science course of study and the adoption of a new textbook in science. There has been continuous study and revision of the testing program by principals and the school psychol- ogist. The consultation service of a clinical psychologist provided by the Brockton Mental Health Clinic has been of great assistance in the interpretation and application of these test results. This service has also been of special help in working with emotionally disturbed children.
A half-day workshop in arithmetic was conducted to assist teachers in the use of the new arithmetic textbooks. Four exhibits of library and reference books and many types of teaching aids were held during the year.
Educational Improvements
Text and reference books have been purchased during the year. Many of the worn out arithmetic books were replaced with a new series. Social studies books were selected to fit the new course of study. Supplementary readers, library books, and encyclopedia were added where funds would permit.
In the field of audio-visual aids, all schools are now equipped with tape recorders, 16 mm sound motion pic- ture projectors, film strips, slide projectors, and 3-speed record players. Film strip libraries are being built up in each school.
Carefully planned field trips were taken to local places of interest such as the historic sites and museums, post office, fire station, police station, and library. Trips were also taken to distant places such as the museums
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and historic spots in Boston, the Whaling Museum in New Bedford, and a tour of Otis Air Force Base.
In the field of music, a pee-wee band was organized to provide opportunity for instrumental students from all of the elementary schools to gather together every other week to play as a unit. Glee clubs have been established in the 5th and 6th grade classes of each school.
Equipment
The program of replacement of pupils' desks and chairs was continued. Purchases were made for the Mt. Pleasant School, Hedge School, and Cornish-Burton Schools. Several files were purchased as well as a type- writer, table, and safe. Manomet School purchased an adding machine from its own school fund.
Cooperative Assistance
Greatly appreciated was the help given to the schools by various organizations. The assistance given by the PTA groups is mentioned elsewhere. The Plymouth Cordage Company provided free admission tickets for the classes which went to the Museum of Science in Boston. The Plymouth Garden Club provided shrubs for some of the schools. The Plymouth Rotary Club presented a 16 mm motion picture camera for use of the entire School Department. The Plymouth Public Library continues its policy of loaning books to the schools for distribution to pupils. The Library also offers story hours for young children, and during the past year, has conducted a library course in cooperation with the School Department for children in the sixth grade.
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Recommendations
1. The Cornish-Burton School should be replaced as soon as possible.
2. The repairing and refurbishing of all buildings should be continued.
3. The replacement program for pupils' desks and chairs should be continued.
4. Libraries should be established in each school and the services of a trained librarian should be provided.
5. A television set should be provided for each school.
6. The School Department should take over the pur- chasing of equipment which has in the past been purchased by other organizations such as the PTA.
7. More bus service should be provided for field trips.
8. Speech classes should be resumed.
9. Lip-reading classes for pupils needing such help should be established.
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Oral Hygiene and Dental Clinic January, 1957 - December, 1957
I herewith submit the annual report of the dental department of the Plymouth Public Schools.
STATISTICAL REPORTS
Examinations
Pupils examined - Grades 1 - 12 2,334
Pupils with all needed corrections made 1,002
Pre-school examinations 106
Children having dental treatment
58
Children referred to Dentist 20
Oral Hygiene
Oral Hygiene talks in classroom - Grades 1 - 6 by Dental Hygienist 400
Children are instructed to make good dental health a habit:
1. Brush teeth after eating
2. Cut down on sweets
3. Have a dental check up regularly
Percentage of Dental Corrections
Pupils examined grades 1 - 6 in fall of 1956
2,265
Pupils with all needed corrections made
891
Results of these Examinations as of June, 1957
Mt. Pleasant School 80%
Oak Street School 72%
Hedge School 64%
Cornish-Burton School
62%
Cold Spring School
59%
Manomet School
51%
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Dental Clinic
Completed cases at Clinic 60
Fillings - The first permanent (six year) molars . 105
Extractions
Baby teeth 97
Permanent teeth (Special Class Pupils) 5
Treatments - (including x-ray) 141
Number of dental prophylaxis (cleaning of teeth
by Dental Hygienist) 1,025
Amounts received for clinical services rendered; Fees returned to the Town
For sale of toothbrushes $105.48
For dental prophylaxis 101.10
For filling and extractions 15.80
$222.38
Since the United States Public Health Service, the American Medical Association, American Dental Associ- ation as well as your Massachusetts Public Health Depart- ment have all expressed their endorsement of fluoridation of municipal water as a preventative of dental caries in the school children, Dr. Francis Ortolani wishes to take this opportunity to encourage the people of Plymouth to consider legislation for fluoridation of the water of the Plymouth Area.
We wish to thank all the dentists and teachers for their continued help and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
JANE B. BRADFORD, Dental Hygienist. WILLIAM O. DYER, D.M.D., FRANCIS C. ORTOLANI, D.M.D., F.A.C.D., School Dentists.
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Report of Supervisor of Attendance CLARENCE H. MURPHY, Supervisor
Sickness
Truancy
Other
Total
Elementary Schools
26
9
10
45
Junior High School
71
58
23
152
Senior High School
24
23
9
56
Total Cases Investigated
253
Employment certificates found invalid and returned to Office of the Superintendent of Schools
45
Total calls in connection with investigations and
employment certificates
1047
Employment of Minors
1954
1955
1956
1957
Certificates to minors 14-16 years
29
21
43
40
Certificates to minors 16-18 years
243
246
137
132
Totals
272
267
180
172
School Census, October 1, 1957
Males
Females
Totals
Persons 5 to 7 years
247
225
472
Persons 7 to 16 years
1130
1052
2182
Totals
1377
1277
2654
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT - DECEMBER, 1957
SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY GRADES
JUNIOR HIGH
SENIOR HIGH
1
2
3
4
5
6
S.C. J.S.C. 7
8
9
10
11
12
Total
Senior High
181
141
132
454
Junior High
33
175
202
200
610
32
23
31
35
26
26
Hedge
33
23
31
33
26
25
344
32
30
Cornish
32
29
30
33
30
216
32
26
16
99
Oak Street
(11
10)
(12
10)
43
34
26
31
34
34
30
16
Cold Spring
33
22
31
33
34
31
15
404
Mount Pleasant
33
21
32
29
28
34
177
Manomet
32
32
31
36
29
30
190
TOTALS
240
186
261
261
242
236
47
33
175
202
200
181
141
132
2,537
Grade groups enclosed in parenthese are taught by one teacher.
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Burton
25
APPOINTMENTS TO TEACHING STAFF
Name
School
Subject
Training
Years of Experience
*Albertini, Iris E.
Senior High
English II, French I
Radcliffe 20
Barry, Dorothy F., Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 5
Boston University
3
Senior High
Business Education Subjects
Northeastern University
Craig, Clyde A. DeSisto, Joseph R.
Senior High
Prob. Dem., Global Geog., Driver Education
Fordham University 2
Dickie, Robert G.
Hedge
Grade 6
Bridgewater
Edwards, W. Douglas
Junior-Senior High Physical Education-Boys
Elon College, N. C.
2
Furtado, Arlene M., Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 2
Bridgewater
Boston University
1
Lyon, Katharine M., Mrs. Murphy, G. Patricia
Cornish-Burton
Grade 6
Emerson
Sarson, John A.
Junior High
Science
Brown University
5
Tata, Louis L.
Junior High
Music-Vocal
Lowell Teachers College
31/2
Hedge
Grade 4
Staley College
5
*Ward, Nancy A. Zaniboni, Margaret, Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 4
Bridgewater
121/2
*Returned from leave of absence.
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Junior High
Special Class-Eng., Science
RESIGNATIONS IN TEACHING STAFF
Name
School
Subject
Years served in Plymouth
Blackburn, Janet S., Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 4
5
Cobleigh, Dimitra, Mrs.
Oak Street
Grades 1 and 2
2
Dowd, Christine A., Mrs.
Hedge
Grades 2 and 3
1
Ferry, Joseph V.
Senior High
Bkkp. I, Business Economics
1
Graeme-Harrison, Alice, Mrs.
Junior High
Special Class-English, Science
111/2
Holmes, Jeanette M.
Oak Street
Grades 1 and 2
7
Kiberd, Myles A.
Junior High
Science
1
Mullen, Donald M.
Senior High
U.S. History, Prob. Dem., Global Geog. 3
Radcliffe, Marjorie
Hedge
Grades 5 and 6
6
*Sharkey, Sara B., Mrs.
Junior High
English, Guidance
25
Ward, Nancy
Hedge
Grade 4
3
Zahreciyan, Esther, Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 2
5
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*Deceased.
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES December, 1957
OFFICE
Donald T. Welch
Walter M. Snyder
Elinor B. Sanderson
Claire D. Vaz, Mrs.
Elizabeth R. Beane, Mrs.
Secretary
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Edgar J. Mongan
tIris E. Albertini
Helen M. Bagnall, Mrs. *Clyde A. Craig *Joseph R. DeSisto
Principal
English II, French I
Economic Geog., Type. I
Business Ed. Subjects
Prob. Dem., Glob. Geog., Driver Ed. World History, Guidance
Ellen M. Downey
Lydia J. Gardner, Mrs.
Carlo T. Guidoboni
Auto & Basic Mech., Geom.
Roland W. Holmes
English II, English III
Jeannette C. Jacques
French I, II, III
Helen C. Johnson
Business Ed. Subjects
Virginia Kingman, Mrs.
Nellie R. Locklin
John W. Packard
Physics, Chemistry, Radio
Arthur G. Pyle Miriam A. Raymond, Mrs.
English IV, Guidance
Mario J. Romano
Basic Math I & II
Driver Education (Road Work)
Basic Math I, Latin II, III, IV
English III, IV, Fund. of Speech
Donald G. Wilson
Psychology, Guidance
Biology
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Mary M. Dolan
Principal
Beatrice M. Arthur
David E. Barlow
Science-Grade 9
Civics, Counselor
Civics, Social Studies
Math., Science, Drafting
Algebra, Math.
English, Latin
Deane E. Eldridge
Superintendent of Schools
Administrative Assistant
Head Secretary
Secretary
Claiborne H. Young
Household Arts
Geom., College Math. III & IV
U. S. History
Richard Smiley John S. Tavernelli
Alice F. Urann, Mrs.
Business Training, Math.
Lawrence M. Bongiovanni
Phyllis R. Boucher Louis L. Cappannari Esther M. Chandler Andrew A. Dietlin, Jr.
Industrial Arts
Business Ed. Subjects
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Viola Figueiredo, Mrs.
Doris M. Gault, Mrs.
English, Social Studies
William Gault, Jr.
English
Margaret M. Healy, Mrs.
Marian E. Heath, Mrs.
English, Social Studies Mathematics Civics, Social Studies
Phyllis M. Johnson Muriel P. Loring, Mrs.
Clothing
*Katharine M. Lyon, Mrs. Loring R. C. Mugford
Special Class-English, Science
Special Class-Math., Soc. Studies
Robert W. McLain
Art, English, Social Studies
Hector E. Patenaude
Industrial Arts
Jean W. Patenaude, Mrs.
English, Latin, Counselor
Soc. Studies, Reading, Library
Doris S. Rogers, Mrs.
English, Soc. Stud., Lit., Reading Science
*John A. Sarson Antone J. Spath
Math., Social Studies
*Louis L. Tata
Music-Vocal
Catherine D. Welsh
Mathematics
CORNISH-BURTON AND OAK STREET SCHOOLS Eleanor L. White, Mrs. Principal
CORNISH-BURTON SCHOOL
Gertrude W. Zahn
Grade 1
Mora E. Norton
Grade 2
Dorothy A. Judkins
Grade 3
Helen G. Morrill, Mrs.
Grade 3
Helen F. Holmes
Grade 4
Ruth H. Tolman
Grade 4
Virginia W. Hutton, Mrs.
Grade 5
Mary A. Stinnett, Mrs.
Grade 5
*G. Patricia Murphy
Grade 6
Francis Verre
Grade 6
Carolyn L. Avanzini, Mrs.
Special Class
OAK STREET SCHOOL
Jeanette M. Holmes, Mrs.
Grades 1 & 2
Florence L. Gordon, Mrs. Grades 3 & 4
HEDGE SCHOOL
Etta-Hix Allen
Principal
Jane C. Busi, Mrs.
Grade 1
Leona A. Hathaway Grade 1
Grade 2
*Arlene M. Furtado, Mrs. Lucy Rae, Mrs. Grade 2
Foods
Barbara E. Pioppi, Mrs.
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Ann Cantfill
Grade 3
Mary E. Henry, Mrs.
Grade 3
S. Claire Goodwin, Mrs. Grade 4
*Margaret Zaniboni, Mrs.
Grade 4
*Dorothy F. Barry, Mrs. Grade 5
Mary B. Guidoboni, Mrs.
Grade 5
*Robert G. Dickie
Grade 6
Sara Doten, Mrs.
Grade 6
COLD SPRING SCHOOL
Emmett B. Finck
Principal
Kathryn H. McCarthy
Grade 1
Rose B. Watkins, Mrs.
Grade 1
Margaret L. Christie
Grade 2
Louise E. Tosi
Grade 2
Isabell B. Bartosiak, Mrs. Grade 3
Helen F. Muthig, Mrs.
Grade 3
Maxine Ludington, Mrs.
Grade 4
M. Louise Peterson Grade 4
Olga D. Anderson, Mrs.
Grade 5
Sarah S. Bent
Grade 5
Susan M. Beauregard, Mrs.
Grade 6
Esther Maloni, Mrs.
Grade 6
Berthine P. Cavi, Mrs.
Special Class
Lois R. Wright, Mrs.
Special Class
MOUNT PLEASANT SCHOOL
Helen S. Manchester, Mrs.
Principal, Grade 6
Gladys L. Simmons, Mrs.
Grade 1
Marjorie J. Cassidy Grade 2
Evelyn M. Gellatly, Mrs.
Grade 3
Mabel R. Mitchell, Mrs.
Grade 4
Esther M. Ward
Grade 5
Helen H. Linnell
Grade 6 (Part-time)
MANOMET SCHOOL
Elouise E. Cashin, Mrs.
Principal, Grade 6
Flora H. Kite, Mrs.
Grade 1
Gladys M. Higgins, Mrs. Grade 2
Mary G. Perkins, Mrs. Grade 3
Amedia Parkhurst, Mrs.
Grade 4
Christos Koumantzelis
Grade 5
Barbara Foster Grade 6 (Part-time)
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SPECIAL TEACHERS
Violet A. Berry, Mrs.
Art, Elementary
Janet Broadbent
Reading Consultant
Margaret E. Brown, Mrs.
Art, Jr .- Sr. High
*W. Douglas Edwards
Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Boys
Marjorie L. Knight
Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Girls
Allen Longhi
Elem. Phys. Ed.
Armen Milton
Supv. of Vocal Music
John Pacheco
Supv. Instrumental Music
Harold E. Rogers
Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Boys
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Frank J. Abate, Jr., M.D.
School Physician, Boys
Jane B. Bradford
Dental Hygiene Teacher
Medora V. Eastwood, M.D.
School Physician, Girls
Hilda R. Swett, R.N.
School Nurse
SCHOOL CLERKS
Frances C. Carletti, Mrs.
Junior High School
Joyce T. Pointon, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Margaret F. Tracy, Mrs.
Hedge and Cornish Schools
Marion Whiting, Mrs.
Senior High School
SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE *Clarence H. Murphy
SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS John J. McCarthy
CUSTODIANS
Horace J. Ardizzoni Joseph Bernardo Atteo J. Ferazzi Thomas Goodwin Aroldo Guidoboni John J. Robischeau Carmino Rossetti Everett Rowell, Jr. Adelard Savard Louis J. Taddia Welden Wood Elizabeth Tetreault, Mrs. Frances Bosari, Mrs.
Mt. Pleasant School Jr .- Sr. High School Cold Spring School Cornish and Oak Street Schools
Hedge School Jr .- Sr. High School Cold Spring School Manomet School Jr .- Sr. High School Cornish School
Jr .- Sr. High School Asst. at Hedge School Dental Clinic
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SCHOOL LUNCHES
Helen C. Doherty, Manager
Mary Scagliarini, Mrs.
Dora Zoccolante, Mrs.
Lily H. Thomas, Mrs. *Carrie Vecchi, Mrs. Mary Zucchi
Thomas R. Longhi
Clara Locatelli, Mrs.
Sylvia B. Smiley, Mrs., Mgr.
Barbara B. Bartlett, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Barbara E. Ruffini, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Ruth Bates, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Hilda R. Lewis, Mrs.
Cornish School
Frances Bosari, Mrs.
Annie Vaz, Mrs.
Hedge School
Deborah N. Briggs, Mrs.
Manomet School
Adelaide M. Morse, Mrs.
Manomet School
NOON SUPERVISORS
Helen A. Littlefield, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Priscilla Post, Mrs.
*Celia M. Pimental, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Mary Connelly, Mrs.
Cornish School
Clara Dyer, Mrs.
Cornish School
*Caroline Freyermuth, Mrs. Flora Ledo, Mrs.
Hedge School
Doris Pedrini, Mrs.
Hedge School
Philomena D'Ambrosio, Mrs.
Manomet School
*Martha V. MacPhee, Mrs. Alverda E. Randall, Mrs. *Rena Stefani, Mrs.
Manomet School
Manomet School
Mt. Pleasant School
*Additions to the staff.
*Returned from leave of absence.
Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria
Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria
Cold Spring School
Cornish School
Cold Spring School
Cornish School
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
Water Commissioners AND
Superintendent OF THE
Town of Plymouth MASSACHUSETTS
1620.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1957
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One Hundred and Third Annual Report of the Water Commissioners
The Board of Water Commissioners submits the One Hundred and Third Annual Report covering the calendar year 1957.
The total rainfall during the year amounted to 36.93 inches, which is about 8 inches less than the average for this area and 17 inches less than fell during 1956. This was reflected in a drop in the elevation of Great and Little South Ponds from a high in 1956 of 108.4 feet to 104.8 feet at the end of the year 1957.
During 1957, through enactment of special legisla- tion, Boot Pond was eliminated as a source of public water supply for the Town. The culvert connecting Great South and Boot Ponds was removed and the trench filled to road level. With the new deep well at Lout Pond in operation Boot Pond was no longer needed as a source of supply. All State Department of Public Health regula- tions restricting use of this pond for recreational purposes were removed.
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