Town annual report of Rutland 1924-32, Part 36

Author: Rutland, Mass.
Publication date: 1924
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1234


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1 Section gravel 175 ft. long x 16 ft. wide \ 5 in. deep.


1 Section gravel 600 ft. long x 18 ft. wide x 5 in. deep. 1 Section gravel 175 ft. long x 18 ft. wide x 7 in. deep.


1 Section gravel 250 ft. long x 16 ft. wide x 5 in. deep. 1 Corr. iron pipe 40 ft. long x 15 in.


22 Boulders blasted.


OVER-LOOK STREET


15 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut.


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RIDGE ROAD


16 Dragged twice, scraped once and brush cut.


PRESCOTT STREET


17 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut.


1 Section gravel 150 ft. long x 14 ft. wide × 5 in. deep.


1 Section gravel 500 ft. long x 16 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


HILLSIDE


18 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut.


1 Section gravel 150 ft. long x 15 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


1 Section gravel 325 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


MILES STREET


19 Patched.


CLOVERDALE STR T


20 Dragged twice, scraped once.


10 yds. gravel used.


CHARNOCK HILL


21 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut.


1 Section gravel 375 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


1 Section gravel 125 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep. 1 Section gravel 125 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep. 1 Section gravel 175 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


11 Boulders blasted.


MUNICIPAL


22 Patched.


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LONGMEADOW ROAD


23 Dragged twice, scraped once and brush cut.


1 Section gravel 500 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


1 Section gravel 300 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


1 Section gravel 325 ft. long × 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


WHITE HALL ROAD


24 8-10 mile treated 65 per cent oil at the rate 1-3 gal. per sq. yd.


LAKE AVENUE


25 Scraped three times and brush cut.


PINE PLAIN


26 Dragged twice, scraped and brush cut.


ELM AVENUE


27 Dragged once and scraped once.


BIGELOW STREET


28 Dragged twice, scraped once and brush cut. 1 Section gravel 150 ft. long x 9 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


OVERLOOK COURT


29 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut.


PRINCETON STREET


30 Dragged once, scraped twice and brush cut.


GLENWOOD PLACE


31 No work reported.


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MILLBROOK


32 1 Section gravel 150 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 6 in.


CORP. FARM PLACE


33 No work reported.


MOULTON'S MILL ROAD


34 Dragged twice and scraped once.


POMMAGUSETT COURT


35 No work reported.


CAMPBELL COURT


36 Scraped and dragged.


HARRIS LANE


37 No work reported.


KENWOOD DRIVE


38 Dragged twice and scraped.


WALNUT STREET


39 Dragged twice, scraped three times and brush cut.


1 Section gravel 325 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep. 1 Section gravel 265 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


1 Corr. iron pipe 20 ft. long x 12 in.


EMERALD ROAD


40 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut. 1 Section gravel 150 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep. 1 Corr. iron pipe 20 ft. long x 12 in.


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IRISH LANE


41 Scraped once.


KENWOOD PLACE


42 Dragged twice and scraped.


WARE ROAD


43 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut.


TURKEY HILL


44 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut. 1 Section gravel 400 ft. long x 12 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


DRURY LANE


45 Scraped.


PROSPECT STREET


46 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut.


1 Section gravel 300 ft. long x 12 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


BARROCK HILL ROAD


47 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut.


1 Section gravel 400 ft. long x 12 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


MORRIS WATTS ROAD


48 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut.


PLEASANTDALE NO. 1


49 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut.


1 Section gravel 400 ft. long x 16 ft. wide x 5 in. deep. 1 Section gravel 240 ft. long x 15 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


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1 Section gravel 150 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


1 Corr. iron pipe 26 ft. long x 15 in.


9 Boulders blasted and about 5 yds. ledge blasted and removed.


PLEASANTDALE NO. 2


50 Dragged twice, scraped twice and brush cut.


1 Section gravel 325 ft. long x 16 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


1 Section gravel 160 ft. long x 16 ft. wide x 5 in. deep. Relaid 1 Corr. iron pipe.


CRAWFORD STREET


51 Scraped three times and brush cut. 70 yds gravel used, fill washout.


CAUSEWAY STREET


52 Brush cut.


EAST HILL


53 Dragged twice, scraped once and brush cut.


1 Section gravel 275 ft. long x 14 ft. wide x 5 in. deep.


OAK HILL


54 Dragged twice and scraped once.


RUBEN WALKER ROAD


55 Dragged once and scraped once.


OLD WOOD ROAD


56 No work reported.


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BRIGHAM ROAD


57 Scraped once and dragged once.


EDSON AVENUE


58 750 ft. treated with 1 app. 65 per cent oil.


DAVIS STREET


59 Scraped twice and dragged twice.


TOOLS ON HAND IN TOWN OF RUTLAND


December 31, 1932


Axes, Grub


4


Brooms, Push


1


Bars


4


Forks


5


Hammers, Stone


9


Handles, Picks


14


Hoes, Street


1


Lanterns


1


Russell Road Plow, No. 2


1


Picks


10


Syracuse Rooter Plow


1


Rakes, Iron


6


Rakes, Wood


9


Chapter 81


Drag


2


Champion Iron Drag


1


New England Road Machine


1


95


Austin England Road Machine


1


Screens, Sand


2


Scythes, Brush


2


Snaths 6


Shovels, L. H.


1


Compresser Drills


24


Striking Hammers


1


Shovels, Short Round


16


Respectfully submitted,


GEORGE R. WILLIS, Superintendent.


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REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES


The following equipment was tested and sealed in 1932:


Gasolene Pumps 24


Stops on Pumps 130


SCALES


Platform, 100 to 5000 lbs. 1


Counter, under 100 lbs. 1


Spring, under 100 lbs. 5


Computing, under 100 lbs


3


Personal Weighing 1


Prescription 1


Total Fees $17.10


Uncollected Fees 1.00


Cash to Treasurer $16.10


Respectfully submitted,


FRANK J. BROOKS, Sealer.


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1932


Appropriation 2,800.00


Transferred from other appropriations


878.58


$3,678.58


EXPENDITURES


Charlton Home Farm Association :


Case No. 1 $287.22


Case No. 2


287.22


Assessment for Addition to House ..


135.00


$709.00


Rutland Cases in Town :


Case No. 1 $78 32


Case No. 2


56.83


Case No. 3


13.50


$148.65


Rutland Cases cared for in other places :


Case No. 1, State Infirmary $366.00


Case No. 2, Town of Leicester 477.06


Case No. 3, City of Salem 340.75


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Case No. 4, Town of Spencer. 34.00


$1,217.81


Cases of other places cared for in Town:


Case No. 1, City of Boston $120.00


Case No. 1, State, Temporary Aid. 705.00


Case No. 2, State, Temporary Aid. 128.94


Case No. 3, State, Temporary Aid. 550.39


Case No. 4, Town of Webster. 93.96


Printing


$1,598.29 4.39


Total Expended


$3.678.58


OLD AGE ASSISTANCE


Appropriation


$800.00


Transferred


200.00


$600.00


Rutland Case No. 1


$130.00


State Case No. 1


318.00


State Case No. 2


60.00


508.00


Unexpended $92.00


MOTHERS' AID


Appropriation


$2,200.00


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Transferred 300.00


From Reserve Fund


$1,900.00


22.15


$1,922.15


EXPENDED


Case No. 1


$207.15


Case No. 2


920.00


Case No. 3


795.00


$1.922.15


Respectfully submitted,


MATTHEW J. CULLEN LAWRENCE E. SMITH LOUIS M. HANFF Board of Public Welfare


Rutland, January 2, 1933.


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REPORT OF THE CHARLTON HOME FARM ASSOCIATION


For Year Ending December 31, 1932.


RECEIPTS


Balance, January 1, 1932


$974.13


Received for inmates' board


14,012.32


Received from boarder 43.00


Income from farm


663.65


Miscellaneous


17.66


Interest on deposits


27.76


Total


$15,738.52


EXPENDITURES


H. D. Sargent and wife


$1,800.00


Help, inside and outside


1,095.17


Groceries


1,165.58


Meat and provisions


1,638.15


Grain


1,097.55


Coal


563.93


Gasoline and oil


212.72


Supplies


989.87


Tobacco


364.81


Electricity and supplies


164.15


Telephone


55.20


Miscellaneous


1,169.80


Stock


357.00


Medical attendance


76.50


101


Insurance 248.59


Seed and fertilizer 160.83 Repairs


547.80


Work on refrigerator


108.91


·


11,816.56


Balance in favor of Association


$3,941.96


The Association received from towns on assessment for new addition, and, by vote of the Association, deposited in Savings Banks $4,576.00


Dividends credited


51 13


$4,627.13


During the year, there were inmates from Ashburnham, Auburn, Boylston, Brookfield, Charlton, Dana, East Brook- field, Hardwick, Holden, Holland, Leicester, Millbury, Pax- ton, Rutland, Sterling, Warren, West Brookfield, West Boylston and Westminster.


There were none from Berlin, Hubbardston. New Brain- tree, Oakham and Princeton.


During the year, the barn and shed were shingled, the heating and water system improved, and an electric refrig- erator of the "Walk In" type contracted for. This was not completed before the end of the year, but was completed soon after the Annual Meeting. There is due for the electric refrigerator $1,200.00, the bill for which had not been re- ceived.


The appraisal of Real Estate was set at $15,000.00, and Personal $7,086.55.


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D. W. Mason, Robert F. Tucker and Percy E. Collins were appraisers.


Respectfully submitted,


HERBERT N. SHEPARD, President.


LOUIS M. HANFF, Secretary.


Charlton, Mass., Jan. 2, 1933.


AUDITOR'S REPORT


I have audited all bills of the Association for the year ending December 31, 1932, including money received and ex- pended, and have found them correct; also all checks, which were signed by the President and Treasurer.


CARL F. DAVIS,


Auditor.


Note: At the Annual Meeting, Jan. 3, 1933, it was learned that Herbert N. Shepard, President of the Associa- tion, since January, 1928, would not be available for re-elec- tion as he was not to be a candidate for Board of Public Wel- fore of Warren.


Mr. Shepard brought to the Association the service and advice of a practical farmer and experienced business man,


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and under his guidance, the Association made many improve- ments and was placed on a sound financial basis. His place will be hard to fill.


The new officers of the Association are: President, Percy E. Collins, Auburn; Vice President, Herbert F. Tucker, Charlton; Auditor, Carl F. Davis, West Brookfield; Secretary and Treasurer, Louis M. Hanff, Rutland.


LOUIS M. HANFF, Secretary.


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REPORT OF THE FIRE ENGINEERS


The Fire Department answered nineteen calls during the past year, two of which resulted in total losses. These were the barns on the property of Fred S. Hunt and Patrick Myers. At the Hunt fire we were fortunate in having hydrant service from the recently installed water main extension, and this greatly assisted in saving surrounding buildings.


At the Krzinowek House fire twelve hundred feet of hose was laid from the Lake and we were able to save a portion of the building.


A forty-five foot triple extension ladder was purchased last year and recently proved its value at a chimney fire at the Parsonage.


We were fortunate in being able to carry on the Depart- ment with a minimum amount of expense this year since it was not necessary to replace any hose or to overhaul any of the apparatus. However, the practice of buying a small amount of new hose at least every two years should be carried out.


FINANCIAL STATEMENT


Appropriation


$600.00


Expenditures :


W. R. White, janitor service


$96.00


E. D. Marsh, coal


56.00


Gardner Electric Light Co. 25.60


New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co.


30.50


105


Rutland Garage, gas, oil and supplies 52.14


Griffin Motor Co., tube 1.05


David M. Hanff, lunches


2.88


Brewer & Co., soda


4.48


Total $268.65


Unexpended


$331.35


Respectfully submitted,


FRANK E. MATTHEWS, Chief FRANK E. CARROLL, Asst. Chief FRANK J. BROOKS, Clerk LOUIS M. HANFF PATRICK D. MURPHY.


106


REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS


We have pumped during the past year $3,179,900 gal- lons of water and have sold 61,994,225 gallons. This is account- ing for approximately 75% of water pumped, the balance can be accounted for by water used in public buildings and hy- drant service.


We have made four new installations and renewed seven, making a total number of services in use 183.


The new standpipe has been drained and cleaned and should be painted during the next year inside and out.


The water level January 1, 1933 is approximately four feet below high water mark. This indicates that the danger of shortage of water for our use is over.


The financial report of the Water Department for the year 1932 is as follows :


Bills rendered to State Sanatorium ... $3,355.43


Bills rendered to Veterans Hospital ... 2,855.92


Bills rendered to Tax Collector


3,623.68


$9,835.03


The expenses of the Department were :


Frank E. Carroll, Superintendent, Salary $1,600.00 Frank E. Carroll, Postage and Telephone 3.28


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Union Water Meter Co., Meters and


Repairs 132.39


Lewis Automotive Co., Repairs 2.64


L. H. Campbell, Labor 16.00


Elwood Adams, Supplies


.50


Goulds Pumps, Inc., Repairs


1.95


Matthew Moisio, Labor


3.00


Red Hed Mfg. Co., Supplies


17.71


Lincoln's Express, Express


7.75


D. & G. Leather Mfg. Co., Supplies 3.08


American Express, Express .50


Wallace Connors, Labor 91.50


Prouty Dodge Printing Co., Water Bills


8.96


Builders Iron Foundry, Supplies


12.66


Eddy Valve Co., Repairs


7.07


Waite Hardware Co., Supplies


1.38


William Parker, Labor 14.00


R. H. White, Repairing Leak


21.60


Frank Hatstatt, Labor


16.00


Palley Office Supply Co., Index


1.37


Carl E. Boquist, Labor


37.50


E. D. Marsh, Starting Pump


10 00


J. E. O'Connor, Starting Pump


12 00


Interest on Water Loans


1,037.00


Gardner Electric Light Co., Power


2,347.80


Nellie I. Griffin, Supplies


15.83


E. D. Marsh, Coal


23.81


Victor Boquist, Labor


8.00


Rutland Garage, Oil 4.00


Raymond Boquist, Labor 31.50


Boston & Maine R. R., Pipe Privilege. .


5.00


Boston & Maine R. R., Freight


1.40


Washburn Garfield Co., Supplies


107.74


Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., Repairs


6.55


D. Carey, Blacksmith 6.50


108


W. S. Darley Co., Supplies 1.40


Neptune Meter Co., Repairs 45.85


Harry R. Prescott, Supplies 71.22


$5,736.44


For protecting the Town's Water Rights we have ex- pended as follows :


Thayer, Smith & Gaskill, Counsel Fees $10.00


Metcalf & Eddy, Engineers 37.50


$47.50


Supplies on hand :


600 ft. of 3/4-in. pipe


80 ft. of. 1-in. pipe


30 ft. of 2-in. pipe


40 ft. of 34-in. copper tubing


30 ft. of 6-in. cast iron pipe 28 ft. of 4-in. cast hon pipe


1 5/g-in. water meter


4 Used water meters


225 Assorted couplings and unions, etc.


Tools and piping equipment :


1 Electric Leak Locator


1 Electric Pipe Finder


1 Magnetic Dipping Needle


2 Pipe Cutters


1 Ratchet Die Stock


1 Toledo Die Stock


1 Tapping Machine


4 Pipe Wrenches


5 Lanterns


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1 Chain Falls


2 Stone Hammers


4 Picks


4 Shovels


1 No. 3 Pipe Pusher


1 No. 3 Diaphragm Pump


1 Tamping Bar


1 Mattock


2 Bull Points


Various Small Tools


Respectfully submitted,


E. DEXTER MARSH, Chairman, C. EDWARD VINER, Member JAMES E. O'CONNOR, Clerk, Water Commissioners.


ANNUAL REPORTS


OF THE


SCHOOL DEPARTMENT


OF THE


TOWN OF RUTLAND


MASSACHUSETTS


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HOME OF RUFUS PUTNAM 1781.1738


FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING


DECEMBER 31, 1932


ORGANIZATION


SCHOOL COMMITTEE


James F. O'Herron, Chairman


Elizabeth H. Maynard, Secretary


Rev. Wallace Hayes


Term expires 1934 Term expires 1933 Term expires 1935


SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS


James R. Childs


Holden 147-2 or 209


SCHOOL NURSE


Amreau B. Blood, R. N. Holden 147-2 or 530


SCHOOL PHYSICIAN


William T. Knowlton, M. D. Holden 89-2 or 246


ATTENDANCE OFFICER


Mark L. Reed


Rutland 22


High School :


Winter Term


12 weeks Jan. 3, 1933 to Mar. 24, 1933


Spring Term 12 weeks Apr. 3, 1933 to June 23, 1933


Fall Term


16 weeks Sept. 5, 1933 to Dec. 22, 1933


Winter Term


12 weeks Jan. 2, 1934 to Mar. 23, 1934


Grades :


Winter Term


10 weeks Jan. 9, 1933 to Mar. 17, 1933


Spring Term


10 weeks Apr. 3, 1933 to June 9, 1933


Fall Term


16 weeks Sept. 5, 1933 to Dec. 22, 1933


Winter Term


10 weeks Jan. 9, 1934 to Mar. 16, 1934


Holidays


January 1, February 22, April 19, May 30, Labor Day, October 12. November 11, Thanksgiving Day and the day following.


No School Signal


1-1-1 Three blasts on the siren at 7:30 A. M. No school for- the day.


1-1-1 Three blasts at 11 A. M. No afternoon session.


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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE


To the Citizens of Rutland :


Your school board takes pleasure in reporting that our schools have been carried on with unbroken success during the past year.


The enrollment of the High School has steadily increased so that it has reached its highest point in recent years, if not in its history, but with no increase in the teaching staff. This enlarged work has been carried on, so that the High School is now classed as a Grade A school.


For years the necessity for a new High School building has been recognized, as the present facilities are decidedly in- adequate.


A similar favorable report is given for the grades in the center school. Grades 4 to 6 with an enrollment of 72 have been compelled to work in two rooms so that the fifth grade is divided between the two rooms which we realize is a serious drawback, both for pupils and teachers.


The seventh and eighth grades, usually known as the Grammar School are located in West Rutland which neces- sitates added transportation. This together with their isola- tion, tends to interfere with uniform school conduct. The com- mittee feels that few repairs should be made on the building as it may have to be given up at any time.


The committee would feel amiss if high praise were not paid to our teaching staff and superintendent who have will-


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ingly taken on extra duties, indicated by a spirit of co-opera- tion in teaching, recreational and social activities, as well as continuing on with no increase in salary for the last two vears.


*Transportation Routes :


Dellar Latender (Per Day) $3.60


C. E. Prescott 12.00


J. F. O'Herron 1.50


R. W. Temple 6.00


Niilo Taipale 4.50


Merrill H. Wheeler 4.50


FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE


For Year Ending December 31, 1932


Town appropriation $25,750.00


TOTAL EXPENSE FOR MAINTAINING SCHOOLS


General Control :


Superintendent's Salary and Expenses $761.62


Attendance Officer 15.00


$776.62


Instruction :


Teachers' Salaries $14,174.73


High School Books


82.68


Grade Books 340.40


Supplies 123.05


$14,720.86


Operation of School Plant :


Janitor and Fuel, Center School


$2,263.33


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Janitor, West Rutland School


167.00


Fuel, West Rutland School 241.50


Janitors' Supplies


50.06


$2,721.89


Maintenance :


Repairs


$49.45


New Equipment


11.19


$60.64


Auxiliary :


Transportation


$6,040.90


Health


498.00


* (Includes routes on page III) $6,538.90


Miscellaneous :


Insurance


$40.80


Incidentals


109.69


$150.49


Total Expended


$24,969.40


Unexpended


780.60


$25,750.00


Our average salary for grade teachers-$1117. The states' average for towns this size is -- $1345. While for the high school the average is-$1450, which includes the principal The states average is-$1788.


JAMES F. O'HERRON, ELIZABETH H. MAYNARD, WALLACE HAYES, School Committee.


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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS


Holden, Mass., Dec. 31, 1932


To the School Committee of Rutland :


The thirty-third report in the series since the formation of this school Union, and the fifteenth by your present Super- intendent, is presented herewith for your consideration.


There has been a small increase in enrollment since last rear, most noticeable in Grades V and VI and in the high school. Both Miss Hoyle and Mrs. Griffin have over-crowded rooms and good work is impossible under these conditions. I am glad to report but one change in our staff of teachers. Mr. Butterfield of Middlebury College succeeding Mr. Good in Grade VIII. Our percent of attendance is not quite up to last year. I believe we have a good many children absent on account of colds, for there are days in winter when the heat- ing is inadequate.


In an effort to reduce school costs we have this year omitted the services of the Music and the Drawing Supervisors but the teachers have carried on the work in these subjects with much credit. Our special thanks are due to the high school teachers for contributing one week's pay to the town.


We are glad to call attention to the good work done by the leaders and members of the 4-H clubs. I find the follow- ing in one issue of The Worcester County Farmer :


Rutland Garden Club-20 members-100% completion. Prizes and awards to :


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Irma Alinovi-canned peas


Vegetable exhibit-Rutland Garden Club


James Welch-individual exhibit Artilio Alinovi-same Roland Marsh-same


Club exhibit-Rutland


If I have missed any, I shall be glad to announce them later.


At the high school graduation last June we were very glad to be able to state that our high school had been given an "A" rating by the State Dept. of Education, but we are now told that this rating is incorrect. Our limited equipment and the inadequate housing are given as reasons. We have a problem in both the high school and the grades and we need to make a careful survey of the entire situation, in anticipa- tion of the time when we shall be able to finance reorganiza- tion.


I want to call attention to the report of the School Nurse as showing the excellent service we have had in connection with the health program. The Parent-Teacher Association has made a most valuable contribution to this program and has during the year presented a strong program of activities. Many good speakers have been secured for their meetings and they have sponsored the 5th dental clinic, the 5th summer round-up, the 3rd Mother-Daughter and Father-Son banquet, subscribed for magazines for the high school, awarded prizes at the speaking contests, purchased equipment and started a radio fund. Our sincere thanks for this fine support of the schools is given to the members of the P. T. A. and to all others who have worked for the welfare of our boys and girls. We thank Mrs. Cole for a set of Audubon Bird Charts and volumes of Mentor presented to the Center School. We ex-


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pect soon to have the radio programs available. They will do much to enrich the curriculum, bringing to us the best talent in music, dramatization, literature, history and biogra- phy.


We are adding new text books in history and geography that will bring our material up to date and make teaching more effective. The schools have been operated as economical- ly as possible. Sincere appreciation is due the School Com- mittee and teachers, and all parents who have co-operated in teaching and practice of thrift, safety, care of the health, in- dustry and good citizenship.


We received the following during the year as credits to the School Department :


Part I of School Fund $2,056.00


Part II School Fund


5,689.70


High School Aid


1,014.29


Union Superintendent


386.67


Tuitions 216.42


$9,363.08


The income for 1933 will be approximately the same.


During the year the Rutland teachers formed a Teachers' Club and have affiliated with the Mass. Teachers' Federation. It is a pleasure also to report that our teachers have 100% membership in the National Education Association. We ask for them in the year ahead the continued loyal support of the public.


In the last State Report I find the following comparative costs : for maintenance and transportation we are above the State average.


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Salaries


State $69.89


Rutland $67.95


Books


1.44


1.38


Supplies


2.79


1.80


Repairs


4.58


.20


Operation


10.48


14.70


These figures are for the school year 1931-1932 and repre- sent the cost per pupil in average membership.


Rutland was again represented in the Poster Contest con- ducted by the American Humane Society and drawings were exhibited. First prizes were awarded to Charles Melnick, Mary McGann, Viola Miander, Ruth Allen, Voitto Oby ; second prize to Mathilda Martelli; and Honorable Mention to Mary Carroll, Charles Marsh, George Smith and Alice Wales.


Respectfully submitted,


JAMES R. CHILDS, Supt. of Schools.


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REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL


To the Superintendent of Schools :


For several years there has been a steady increase in the enrollment of the high school, the present enrollment is fifty- five, twenty-eight boys and twenty-seven girls. The number of pupils in each class is as follows: Senior class four, Junior class sixteen, Sophomore class nineteen and Freshmen class sixteen. It is anticipated that there will be an enrollment of over sixty next year, due to a small graduating class and a large entering class. It is gratifying to see an increasing number receiving the benefit of secondary education. How- ever, classes have increased so that the science laboratory has become too small to adequately accommodate them. The need of more room is becoming increasingly necessary for efficient instruction.


We regret the loss of the music and drawing supervisors. Music is being taught by Miss Linnea Wall of the faculty. An operetta, "The Saucy Hollandaise", given under the di- rection of this department, assisted by Miss Margaret Sears and Miss Emeline Amidon, was a credit to the school. The course in physical education for girls is now well organized and is taught by Miss Amidon.


The graduating class of 1932 numbered eight students, the majority of whom are furthering their education.


The high school prize speaking contest for the year 1932 was won by Alfred Krzinowek and Elsie Niemi. The prizes were five dollar gold pieces donated by the Rutland Grange and the Rutland Parent Teacher Association.


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The athletic program during the past year consisted of the two sports basketball and baseball. The former is very popular and the school is a member of the Central Massachu- setts Valley Association.


I wish to express my appreciation to the Rutland Parent Teacher Association for their active work in helping the school. I also wish to acknowledge with thanks the support of the School Committee, Superintendent and Teachers.


Respectfully submitted,


EDMUND D. KELSEY.


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REPORT OF THE HOUSEHOLD ARTS SUPERVISOR


To the Superintendent of Schools:


The Home Economics department has endeavored in the past two years, to help the girls of the High School to realize that home-making is one of the most important occupations which exists. We have tried to indicate to them that a knowledge of foods and food materials is an absolute necessi- ty to health and well-being. We have tried to emphasize, not the actual preparation of foods, but the values of these foods and food materials which go into their make-up.


Though we are somewhat handicapped by lack of facili- ties, we have tried our best, in the preparation of simple foods, to indicate to the girls that thrift can be practiced to a great extent. We have tried to prepare foods which the girls might prepare in their own homes without any added expense to the family budget.


During the second semester we are planning to accomp- lish practically the same things as we did last year. In our first year class in clothing construction, the girls made cotton pajamas and cotton undergarments, and gained a knowledge of the fundamental principles of sewing and clothing con- struction. In our second year class, the girls made cotton dresses, and then were allowed to make silk dresses. Some of the girls made simple evening gowns, while others made afternoon dresses.


In both classes we made a brief study of interior decora- tion, and this year we plan to make a survey of exterior, as


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well as interior decoration. We made a study of period fur- niture, in order that we might differentiate between the types. This year we plan to spend a short while in the study of the men who originated the various types of antique furniture, so that we may know whence came the names of these styles.


I wish to thank all those interested in the school work for their kind co-operation during the past year.


Respectfully submitted, LINNEA I. WALL.


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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE


Holden, Mass., Dec. 31, 1932.


To the Superintendent of Schools:


At the time the pupils were given the Audiometer test to find whether or not any had a loss of hearing, four children were found to need further examination. In the spring these children had a special examination by Dr. Goodspeed at the Memorial Hospital in Worcester. It was found that hardened ear wax and enlarged tonsils were probably the cause of the loss of hearing. Removal of ear wax returned the hearing to normal as much as was possible, and the removal of the tonsils would be of considerable value.


The "Ten Year Program" of the Chadwick Clinic was conducted by the State Department of Health in September. The children were X-rayed and given a physical examination by Dr. Martin. He was assisted by a nutritionist who talked with the parents. The following is the report of the findings of the clinic :


Number of children recommended for re-examination 5


Number of children re-examined 4


Number of children improved 3


Number of children unimproved 1


Number of children X-rayed 4


Number of children recommended for


summer camp 1


The dental clinic which was started last year was com- pleted in the spring. This clinic is financed by the Parent-


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Teacher Association and the members assist the dentist at the time the work is done. This is needed service and those who avail themselves of the opportunity each year are not only helping to establish such service, but help their children as well. The following is the report of the work done at the clinic :


Number of children examined 213


Number of children with defects 192


Number of children receiving care 90


Number of children receiving cleanings 55


Temporary


Permanent


Fillings


34


139


Extractions


113


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A pre-school clinic was held in June at the Center School. The purpose was to examine and vaccinate the children who entered school this fall. At this time Dr. Thayer examined twelve children, and parents were given the opportunity to discuss with the doctor the child's condition. The pre-school clinic is very valuable to the child. It allows him to enter school "physically fit" with all defects corrected.


Dr. Knowlton has completed the annual physical exam- inations, and notices have been sent to the parents informing them of the defects found.


In March a clinic was held to examine children who were three or more years scholastically retarded. It is hoped the results of the examination may help the children in their school work.


The following is the summary of the work done by the nurse :


Class room inspections


54


16


Home visits 20


Home hygiene talks 20


School hygiene talks 10


I wish to take this time to thank the superintendent, teachers, and parents for their co-operation and support dur- ing the year just closed. The Parent-Teacher Association deserves a great deal of credit for the support which they gave at the time of the pre-school clinic. It would be impos- sible to put across such an undertaking without their co- operation.


Respectfully submitted.


AMREAU B. BLOOD. R. N.


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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN


To the Superintendent of Schools :


I herewith submit my report of the medical examination of the Rutland Schools, beginning with the fall term, 1932. The details of the work are incorporated in the report of the School Nurse.


In the Center School I found the general health of the pupils improved, and there was evidence of co-operation of the parents in correcting physical defects. In the West School the sanitary conditions have been somewhat improved.


I wish to thank the teachers for their co-operation, and the School Nurse for her efficient supervision of the work.


Respectfully submitted,


WILLIAM T. KNOWLTON, M. D.


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STATISTICS. 1931-1932


School


Total Mem.


Ave. Mem.


Ave. Atten.


P.C. of Atten.


High


52


47


44


93


VIII


20


18


17


94


VII


18


17


16


94


VI-V


45


39


34


89


V-IV


42


33


31


92


III


26


22


20


92


II


30


22


19


89


I


27


19


17


89


Totals


260


217


198


92


ENROLLMENT. Fall 1932


Grade


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12


Total


Boys


14 14 15 8 13 11 16 6


2


9 8


9


125


Girls


11 10 10 13 17 15


9 11


2


7 10


7 122


Total


25 24 25 21 30 26 25 17


4 16 18 16


247


ENUMERATION OF MINORS October, 1932


Number of children in Rutland


Boys


Girls


Total


Between 5 and 17 years of age ... 25


23


48


Between 7 and 14 years of age .. 77


67


144


Between 14 and 16 years of age . 19


20


39


Totals 121


110


231


ORGANIZATION FOR 1931-1932


School


Teacher


Training


Began here


High


Edmund D. Kelsey


Mass. State


Sept. 1927


Emeline Amidon


Middlebury


Sept. 1929


Linnea I. Wall


Middlebury


Sept. 1931


Margaret F. Sears


Salem N. S.


Sept. 1931


Grades


8


Gordon R. Good


Bates


Feb. 1930


7


Agnes M. Keating


Salem, N. S.


Sept. 1930


5-6


Catherine N. Griffin


Fitchburg N. S.


Sept. 1924


R. Marjory Hoyle


Worcester N. S.


Apr. 1929


3


Effie M. Ward


Westfield N. S.


Sept. 1926


)


Bertha H. Dodge


Framingham N. S.


Apr. 1922


1


Lillian M. Stone


Worcester N. S.


Apr. 1929


# Music Mary R. Spofford


Lowell N. S.


Sept. 1927


Drawing


Doris L. Potter


Keene N. S.


Sept. 1927


# Resigned Jan. 1932


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AGE AND GRADING CHART


October, 1931


Age


6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18


Grade


Total


I. 15 5


20


II


4 14 7 1


26


III


6 11 6


23


IV


3 14 7


24


V


4 12


3


2


1


1


28


VI


22


VII.


2


8


5


2


1


18


. VIII.


1


9


8


2


20


IX.


3


8


6


19


X


2


7


2 4 2 1 16


XI


1 4


1


6 2


5


XII


9


Total


19 25 21 25 22 18 19 21 19 18 12 8 3 230


3 8


8


3


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ROLL OF HONOR


Perfect Attendance for TWO YEARS


Leo Brooks (12A)


Viola Miander (2A)


Matilda Martelli (2A)


Tauno Ketonen (A)


Perfect Attendance for ONE YEAR


Beverly Gordon Robert Marsh (AT)


Louise Judkins Josephine Matta (1/2A)


Virginia Ward


GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATES June, 1932


Ruth Allen


James McCann


Lorian Bird


Viola Miander


Alice Carroll


Harry Mitchell


John Culver


Fred Morrill


Maitland Hill


Francis Murphy


Alexander Julsonnet


George Smith Annie Solaperto


Raymond Kimball


Grace McCarthy


Jane Upham


Virginia Ward


HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES


June 24, 1932


Alfred Joseph Krzinowek Virginia Fuller Putnam


# Mildred Leona Maynard Amelia Mary Solaperto


Francis Joseph Mccarthy Francis Goddard Wales # Elsie Fanny Susanna Niemi# Grace Elizabeth Wheeler # Pro Merito Society


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INDEX


Board of Public Welfare Report 97


Charlton Home Farm Association Report 100


Finance Committee's Report 11


Fire Engineers' Report 104


Highways, Report of Work Done on. 85


Public Library Trustees' Report 80


Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of. 96


Selectmen's Report 33


School Department Report 111


Age and Grade Table


20


Honor Roll 21


Organization, 1931-1932


19


Report of High School Principal 10


Report of Household Arts Supervisor 12


Report of Superintendent of Schools 6


Report of School Nurse 14


Report of School Physician


17


School Committee's Report


3


School Statistics 18


Tax Collector's Report 74


Town Accountant's Report


54


Balance Sheet 70


Table of Accounts 73A


Town Clerk's Report 17


Town Officers 3


Town Warrant 7


Treasurer's Report 52


Water Department Report 106


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