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May 3, 1937 to June 18, 1937 Sept. 1, 1937 to Dec. 17, 1937
Elementary :
Fall Term-16 weeks Winter Term-7 weeks Spring Term-7 weeks Summer Term-6 weeks Fall Term-16 weeks
Sept. 2, 1936 to Dec. 18, 1936 Jan. 4, 1937 to Feb. 19, 1937 March 8, 1937 to April 23, 1937 May 3, 1937 to June 11, 1937 Sept. 1, 1937 to Dec. 17, 1937
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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., means no school for the day.
1-1-1 Three blasts at 11:00 A. M., means no afternoon session.
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Report of School Committee
To the Citizens of the Town of Rutland :
The School Committee wishes to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1936.
For the past few years, the fifth grade has been divided into two sections, making it necessary to teach the fifth grade work twice. This year it has been possible for the en- tire grade to be together in a room with the sixth grade. However, we feel it very urgent that space be provided to give this grade a room by itself.
Due to the increase in enrollment and number of subjects taught in the High School, we have found it necessary to in- crease the teaching staff.
All of the school rooms on the first floor have been re- decorated during the past year. We hope to continue with the redecorating program next year.
We wish to express our appreciation to our teachers and supervisors for their splendid co-operation during the past year.
TRANSPORTATION ROUTES
C. E. Prescott $7.00
C. R. Griffin $9.00
M. H. Wheeler $4.50
A. C. Wheeler $5.00
Viilo Taipale $4.75
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1936
Town Appropriation $25.000.00)
EXPENDITURES
General Control :
Superintendent
$768.52
Instruction :
Tuition $6.00
Teachers
14,191.45
High School Books
137.37
Grade School Books 93.45
Supplies
368.22
Operation of School Plant :
Janitor and Fuel-Center $2,248.71
Janitor-West Rutland 215.35
Fuel-West Rutland 248.60
Janitors' Supplies
68.95
Maintenance :
Repairs
$453.64
New Equipment
67.25
Auxiliary :
Insurance
$18.00
Health
378.75
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Transportation
5,373.05
Miscellaneous
142.58
Total $24,779.89
Unexpended
$220.11
Respectfully submitted,
F. EUGENE MARSH MARGARET A. GRIFFIN LAWRENCE E. SMITH
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Report of the Superintendent of Schools
Holden, Mass., Dec. 31, 1936
To the School Committee of Rutland :
This report is the thirty-seventh in the series since the for- mation of the present union and the nineteenth by the writer.
The policy of the Committee in retaining good teachers has again been demonstrated, and we have but one change to report, Mrs. Dodge having resigned in June after a long and faithful period of service. Miss Grace E. Wheeler of Rutland, a graduate of Teachers' College with teaching experience in Sutton, was elected to succeed Mrs. Dodge in Grade II. The in- crease in the high school enrollment made it necessary to add a teacher to the staff there, and Mr Eugene Anderton of Provi- dence, a graduate of Springfield College, was elected to teach science and to coach athletics. Our greatest problem today is the housing of both high and elementary schools, with most un- satisfactory heating and sanitary conditions and the fifth and sixth grades still combined under one teacher. In fairness to our boys and girls some action should be taken at once to ( r- rect the present situation.
We cannot adequately prepare for, life in this rapidly changing world unless we give heed to those changes in indus- trial, religious, social and economic life. The schools have chang- ed in many respects and must continue to do so. New demands are being made on boys and girls as well as on adults, and life
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is far more complex than it was when the present school pro- gram was begun. Much of the old has been discarded, and the kindergarten. the Junior high school, guidance and vocational preparation, social studies for citizenship training. adult edu- cation, these are a part of the new order in education. The dif- ference between the old Model T and the new 85 h. p. V-S is no greater than that of the old and the new in education. Shall we be satisfied with Model T school equipment and curriculum for Rutland and expect our children to know how to live wise- ly and effectively in the challenging years just ahead? The traditional college preparatory course meets the needs of only a few today, and we should expand our programs in social science. hygiene. the sciences, manual training and home-mak- ing, and restore music and art. Much better to drop some mathe- matics and foreign language than to deprive our children of music and art. if we consider the place of each in making for a richer and happier home life. In every class-room the aim should be the formation of good habits and the avoidance of bad habits. It sounds simple enough but it calls for the coin- bined intelligent effort of home and church and school. for the habits we form now are those that take us over the crises 'of life. The closer the sympathetic understanding between parents and school the more successful each will be in helping the boy and girl to self-discovery and achievement.
We had an enrollment of 275 in September and an average membership for the year of 265. compared with 269 and 267 a year ago. Our percent of attendance is 94. a little higher than the average for the state. The total cost for support and outlay per pupil in average membership is $93.41 as compared with $93.74 for the state. Other statistics follow :
Rutland
Salaries
$53.55
State $63.99
Textbooks
.56
1.25
Supplies
1.40
2.45
Repairs
1.45
3.45
General control
2.90
3.32
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Miss Parker who served as School Nurse last year resigned to be married, and Miss Evelyn E. Crossley, a registered nurse with valuable experience, was chosen to carry on the health program. A conference was held by the State Department of Public Health in the fall, attended by School Nurses and School Physicians as well as by School Committee members, and plans were discussed for an expansion of the health work in the schools. The usual Clinics were conducted and the reports of the Nurses indicate the scope of the service. We thank the Parent-Teacher Association and the other local organizations who have helped in the Clinics and in many ways contributed to the welfare of the schools. The Audiometer or Hearing Tests are now sponsored by the State Department of Health and are without cost to the town. The American Legion presented a silk Attendance Banner to the schools, to be displayed in the school room whose pupils had the best attendance for the previ- ous month. The 4-H Clubs continued their fine service and while not directly connected with the school system they serve to enrich the extra-curriculum activities of all who avail them- selves of these privileges.
In the annual poster contest Ellen Abbott, Augustina Nar- cisi and Ruth Talbot won first prizes, Paul Adkins and Osmer Calario won second prizes, and Ralph Abbott, Milton Bigelow and Edward Turner received honorable mention.
In 1937 we shall be observing the Horace Mann Centennial and plans are under way for nation-wide recognition of this great educational leader. We are asked to have appropriate exercises in the schools on May 4 in honor of his birthday and during American Education Week in November.
We have changed the grouping of Grades IV, V and VI so that Grade IV is now by itself and V and VI together under one teacher. These are now the only two grades working to- gether and both teacher and pupils are seriously handicapped.
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The lighting and heating arrangements are so unsatisfactory it would be difficult to arrange for separating them. If the pres- ent building is to be used indefinitely. we should put in a new heating system and make such alterations as would ena'le us to separate Grades V and VI. bring Grades VII and VIII to the Center and provide adequate lighting and heating.
By careful management and the practice of economy the Committee has been able to exchange four of the oldest type- writers for new ones, buy a film-slide projector for class-room teaching. provide new clocks, and get more equipment for the Home Economics Department. We should have manual train- ing and sewing for pupils in the upper grades. There should be showers and suitable dressing rooms for the high school ath- letic teams.
In considering how much Rutland can afford for schools it may be of interest to quote some figures from the last report of the State Department of Education. The Valuation per pupil in net average membership for the year ending June 30. 1936 was
Holden
$3.612 Paxton $6.381
Oakham
4,821
Rutland
5.128
The expenditure for school support from local taxation. per $1,000 of valuation was
Holden
$16.23
Paxton $11.01
Oakham
6.70
Rutland 11.21
When considering the appropriation for support of our schools it is well to know that the town receives reimburse- ments as follows, these being the figures for 1936 as nearly as we can estimate :
General School Fund Part II (Due in March) $4.744.36 General School Fund Part I (Due November) 3.050.00
Special Grant to High School 1,000.00
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Return on salary of Superintendent 386.67
Tuition of State Wards 700.28
$9,881.31
This amount deducted from the school appropriation gives us an idea of the net cost of educating our children in the local schools.
I want to thank the Committee, the teachers and all others who have worked to make the school year a success.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES R. CHILDS,
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REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
To the Superintendent of Schools :
Again the enrollment of students in the high school dur- ing the fall term of 1936 showed an increase over previous years, making a total membership of seventy-four. Every desk in the Main room and the Grange Hall is used and it is neces- sary to use a few chairs to seat them all.
The addition of a new member, Mr. Eugene F. Anderton, to our teaching staff is a great help in relieving the increased teaching burden and now makes it possible for me to utilize some time on the problems of school management.
The painting of the school rooms on the first floor in Sep- tember was a pleasant surprise. The evidence of upkeep in making the rooms look better is a help to the school morale.
In regard to special awards given out at the graduating exercises last June, the Legion medal for all-around ability was awarded to Raymond Kimball and the Auxiliary medal was awarded to Virginia M. Ward. Pro Merito pins were won by Irja M. Luukko and Grace E. McCarthy of the senior class and Betty J. Calkins, Louise S. Judkins, and Alice M. Wales of the junior class. The Washington and Franklin medal for ex- cellence in the study of United States History was awarded to Grace E. McCarthy.
Another award we are happy to note, is the winning of a New England Scholarship to Boston University last June by Eunice M. Marsh, class of 1935.
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For some time, students have had little opportunity to re- ceive instruction in instrumental music but since last fall, one period a week has been set aside for those boys and girls who desire to take lessons from an instructor sent to the school by the School Music Bureau, Inc. As time goes on, it is hoped that this group will form a nucleus for a school orchestra. Only about a half a dozen students are taking advantage of this op- portunity and it seems too bad that there are not at least twice that number.
I wish to acknowledge with thanks the loyal support of the parents, school committee, superintendent, and teachers.
Respectfully submitted,
EDMUND D. KELSEY.
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REPORT OF HOUSEHOLD ARTS SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools:
In my third annual report as Supervisor of Home Eco- nomics at Rutland High School I am very pleased to report that all the Freshman girls are enrolled in Home Economics I. The ultimate aim is to have each Freshman girl enroll in Home Economics I and continue with Home Economics II in her Sophomore year.
The classes this year have had the practical experience of planning and preparing two teas. The Rutland-Paxton Teachers' Club and the Coaches of Girls' Basketball teams of nearby towns were served on two different occasions. The menu con- sisted of fancy sandwiches, fancy cakes and tea.
We are still working under unfavorable physical condi- tions. I would recommend that the department be relocated to aid in accomplishing all that is desired.
The clothing classes of last year completed underwear problems and dresses.
A new text book entitled "Mode in Home and Dress" by Donovan has proven successful as it not only includes clothing construction processes but also various phases of home life which enable the student to become a better member of his family.
Our only new equipment for the department consists of a long sewing table.
I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all who have co-operated in making this, my third year as Household Arts Supervisor, a very happy and successful one.
Respectfully submitted,
ELEANOR E. KNOX.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE January-June
To the Superintendent of Schools :
Following is the report of health work in Rutland schools from January to June.
Weekly visits were made to observe the general health of the pupils. There were very few cases of communicable or skin disease until at the end of the term when thirteen cases of chicken pox affected attendance in the primary grades. Weigh- ing and measuring was done at intervals to check the normal growth of the child. It would make this information more val- uable if the parents were present at the time of the examina- tions and our findings discussed with them. The pre-school clinic was held in May with the P. T. A. assisting. Twenty chil- dren were vaccinated and physical defects noted. Some of these defects were corrected during the summer. The dental clinic was held the last two weeks of school and for one week after closing. The clinic was sponsored by the P. T. A. and the Coun- ty Extension Service. Fifty-nine children had their dental work completed and eight had some of the work done. There should be an appropriation for this work made at the annual town meeting so it might become an annual clinic as in Oakham. Three boys went to Sterling Health Camp after being examined and X-rayed at the Worcester County Sanatorium. There were 93 visits made to the homes to discuss the general health of the child or to recommend correction of physical defects.
I have enjoyed the work and wish to thank the Committee, the teachers, the P. T. A. and you for the cooperation given me.
Respectfully submitted,
IRENE PARKER, R. N.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE September-December
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The compilation of school health facts reveals many inter- esting phases. Facts are after all our best guide, and our achieve- ments through local organizations, the State Board of Health, the Southern Worcester County Health Association and others, have made school health protection a sound economic policy. The discovery of defects in their early stages will prevent epi- demics and save the tax-payers money.
The annual examination in the fall revealed the following :
Tonsil and gland conditions 20
Questionable lung conditions 19
Minor heart conditions 3
Poor nutrition 21
Poor posture 25
Carious teeth 79
The follow-up of the Chadwick Clinic re-examined and X-rayed nineteen children. They will be observed through the year and re-examined again. To avoid duplication of service all this work will probably be done by the so-called Glidden Clinic from the County Sanatorium.
Class-room inspections are made each month and oftener if necessary. A general sanitary inspection with the School Physician was made in the fall and findings submitted to the Committee.
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Home visits were made in as many cases as deemed neces- sary, and are intended as a connecting link between school and home. I found the parents appreciative and willing to cooperate in the correction of physical defects.
I wish to thank all individuals and organizations that have assisted me in carrying on the health program.
Respectfully submitted,
EVELYN E. CROSSLEY, R. N.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The following is a report of the medical work in the Rut- land schools for the year 1936.
Several cases of communicable disease were found and su- spected cases were followed up either at school or at home.
The pre-school clinic was well attended. Eighteen children were examined and twenty vaccinated.
A general sanitary inspection was made in October and recommendations sent to the Committee.
The total number of pupils examined was 260. Details of the work are given in the Nurses' reports.
I wish to thank the Superintendent. teachers and nurses for their hearty cooperation.
WM. T. KNOWLTON, M. D.
ORGANIZATION 1935-1936
School
Teacher
Training
Began Here
High
Edmund D. Kelsey, Prin.
Mass. State
Sept. 1927
Emeline Amidon
Middlebury
Sept. 1929
Eleanor E. Knox
Framingham S. T. C.
Sept. 1934
Margaret F. Sears
Salem S. T. C.
Sept. 1931
Grade
8
Carl Hempel
Fitchburg S. T. C.
Sept 1933
7
Beatrice M. Thibeau
Machias S. N. S.
Sept. 1933
5-6 Merle M. Connelley
Worcester S. T. C.
Sept. 1934
1-5
Catherine N. Griffin
Fitchburg N. S.
Sept. 1924
3 Effie M. Ward
Westfield N. S.
Sept. 1926
2
Bertha H. Dodge
Framingham N. S.
April 1922
1
Lillian M. Stone
Worcester S. T. C.
April 1929
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ENROLLMENT-FALL TERM 1936
Grade
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Total
Boys
18 16 19 19 6 15 14 7 15 7 8 2
146
Girls
12 9 11 11 13 9 16 9 8 14 10 10
132
Totals
30 25 30 30 19 24 30 16 23 21 18 12
278
SUMMARY OF REGISTERS-1935-1936
School
Total Mem.
Ave. Mem.
Ave. Atten.
P. C. of Atten.
High
69
66
63
95
VIII
20
20
19
96
VII
29
27
25
96
V-VI
43
37
35
95
IV-V
35
33
30
94
III
31
30
28
94
II
30
29
26
90
I
25
23
21
92
Totals
282
265
247
94
REGISTRATION OF MINORS October 1, 1936
Number of children in Rutland
Boys
Girls
Totals
Between 5 and 7 years of age .
28
18
46
Between 7 and 14 years of age
98
80
178
Between 14 and 16 years of age
27
18
45
Totals
153
116
269
AGE AND GRADE CHART October 1, 1936
Age
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Grade
Totals
I.
26 3 ..
29
II. .
3 15 5 1 1
. .
1
26
III.
6 20 3 1
30
IV.
3 8 13 4 2 1
31
V.
3 10 4 .. 1
18
VI ..
3 11 5 4 2
25
VII. .
7 11 8 5 1 11
3 2
17
IX ..
1 4 66 3
1
1 22
X ..
4 11 5 1
21
XI. . .
4 10 2 2
18
XII.
1621
1 11
Total
29 27 33 20 19 24 20 28 20 23 19 10 4 1
2 279
31
VIII ..
.. ..
21
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES June, 1936
Ruth Florence Allen
*Viola Helena Miander
* Alice Frances Carroll Frederick Edward Morrill
Alexander Maurice Julsonnet Frances Edward Murphy Raymond Hurley Kimball George Everett Smith
*Irja Miriam Luukko Jane Knight Upham
*Grace Eliz. Anne McCarthy
#Virginia Mary Ward
*Pro Merito
GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATES June, 1936
Milton Joseph Bigelow
Leo Charles Brooks
Robert M. Bulfinch
Florence Catherine Heppenstall
Mary Calaireo
Charles Dexter Marsh
Ozmer Frank Calaireo
Arnold Roland Martelli
Robert Sylvester Donaldson
John O'Connor McGann
Melvin Foredan DuPont
Mary Alice Prescott
Cosmic Ericson Mary Serafinski
Beverley Carroll Gordon
Grace Elizabeth Strong
Evelyn Ruth Talbot
ROLL OF HONOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR TWO YEARS
Ruth Alba Virginia Alba
Norma Allen Augustina Narcissi
PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR ONE YEAR
Osca Barsanti
Leo Brooks
Barbara Bulfinch
Carl Christianson Christine Heppenstall Florence Heppenstall
Alice Prescott
Arne Edward Hagman Charles Alfred Hatstat
INDEX
Board of Health Report 111
Board of Public Welfare Report 100
Charlton Home Farm Association Report 100
Finance Committee's Report 13
Fire Engineer's Report 116
Highways, Report of Work Done on
89
Public Library Trustees' Report
82
Report of Park Commissioners
118
Report of Police Department 106
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of 88
Selectmen's Report 37
School Department Report 121
Age and Grade Table 21
Graduates 22
Honor Roll
22
Organization, 1935-1936
19
Report of High School Principal 12
Report of Superintendent of Schools 7
Report of Household Arts Supervisor 14
Report of School Nurses 15-16
Report of School Physician 18
School Committee's Report 1
School Department Personnel and Calendar ·)
School Statistics 20
Tax Collector's Report 79
Town Accountant's Report 62
Balance Sheet
76
Table of Accounts 78A
Town Clerk's Report 20
Town Officers 3
Town Warrant 9
Treasurer's Report 104
Water Department Report 107
ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF RUTLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
UNDED FEB. 23, 17/3. SS
13+SL
RUYUS PUTNAM . 1781-1780
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING December 31, 1937
TIMES PUBLISHING CO.
WEBSTER, MASS.
1938
ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF RUTLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
OUNDED FEB. 23, 17/3.
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RUTUS PUTNAM . 1781-1788
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING December 31, 1937
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TOWN OFFICERS
MODERATOR Charles J. Campbell
TOWN CLERK
Louis M. Hanff, deceased
Frances P. Hanff, appointed
Term Expires 1938
SELECTMEN
Charles E. Taylor Charles J. Prescott
Clarence E. Prescott
Term Expires 1939 Term Expires 1938 Term Expires 1940
ASSESSORS
F. Selby Paddock George E. Smith William E. Hunt
Term Expires 1939 Term Expires 1938 Term Expires 1940
TREASURER Edith M. Brooks
COLLECTOR OF TAXES G. Edgar Fay
WATER COMMISSIONERS
John Collins Frank E. Matthews Lloyd H. Campbell
Term Expires 1939 Term Expires 1938 Term Expires 1940
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
F. Eugene Marsh Lawrence E. Smith
Margaret A. Griffin
Term Expires 1940
BOARD OF HEALTH
Bayard T. Crane, M. D., Resigned
Mark A. Putnam, Appointed
Term Expires 1938
James H. Ward, Resigned
Charles E. Carroll, Appointed
Term Expires 1938
Dominic V. Spiotti, Resigned
John B. Coffin, Appointed
Term Expires 1938
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Lawrence E. Smith
Term Expires 1939
Clarence L. Bigelow
Term Expires 1938
Matthew J. Cullen
Term Expires 1940
PARK COMMISSIONERS
Louis M. Hanff, (Deceased)
Term Expires 1939
Mark A. Putnam
Term Expires 1938 Term Expires 1940
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Frances P. Hanff
Term Expires 1939
Charlotte P. French
Term Expires 1939
Eleanor W. Cole
Term Expires 1938
Edmund D. Kelsey
Term Expires 1938
Hattie S. Griffin
Term Expires 1940
Bernice F. Putnam
Term Expires 1940
TREE WARDEN
H. Edward Wheeler
Harold I. Judkins, Jr.
Term Expires 1939
Term Expires 1938
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CONSTABLES
Carle E. Boquist John Collins G. Edgar Fay Edwin M. Leavitt
Ernest Bigelow
OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE SELECTMEN
MEASURERS OF WOOD AND BARK AND SURVEYORS OF LUMBER
Merrill H. Wheeler H. K. Bigelow Clarence L. Bigelow
FIELD DRIVERS
George M. Davis Anthony Holbrook Edwin M. Leavitt
CATTLE INSPECTOR
A. Clifford Wheeler
MEAT AND PROVISIONS INSPECTOR
John B. Coffin (Appointed by Board of Health)
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AND INSPECTOR OF PETROLEUM
Herbert M. Prouty
FENCE VIEWERS
Fred A. Kehoe George H. Rice Matthew J. Delehanty
SOLDIER'S BURIAL AGENT G. Frank Fay
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SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
George R. Willis
DOG OFFICER Edwin M. Leavitt
MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
H. Gordon Calkins
PUBLIC WEIGHERS
E. Dexter Marsh Joseph A. Carroll F'. Eugene Marsh William R. White Ernest H. Harris
FIRE ENGINEERS
Frank E. Matthews. Chief John Collins, Asst. Chief Frank J. Brooks. Clerk Louis M. Hanff (Deceased) Patrick D. Murphy George R. Mixter
FOREST WARDEN
Frank E. Matthews
POLICE
John Collins, Chief
Carl E. Boquist Earl C. Storrs Ernest Bigelow
William Springer G. Edgar Fay Edwin M. Leavitt
MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE
George F. Handy Fred A. Kehoe Charles E. Carroll Roger L. Culver Harold I. Judkins, Jr. William J. Prescott
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TOWN ACCOUNTANT
Albert J. Thomas
Term Expires 1940
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Rufus D. Putnam Matthew J. Delehanty H. Edward Wheeler
Term Expires 1939 Term Expires 1938 Term Expires 1940
جسام
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TOWN WARRANT
FOR TOWN MEETING, MONDAY, FEBRUARY, 7TH 1938
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
To Either of the Constables of the Town of Rutland, in the County of Worcester :
Greeting :
Worcester, ss.
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Rutland, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall in said Rutland, on the seventh day of February next, at 11:45 o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the fol- lowing articles :
ARTICLE 1. To bring in and deposit their ballots for a Mod- erator for one year; for a Town Clerk for two years for one Selectman for three years; for one Assessor for three years for a Treasurer for one year ; for a Collector of Taxes for one year ; for one Water Commissioner for three years; for one member of the School Committee for three years; for one member of the Board of Health for three years ; for one member of the Board of Health for two years; for one member of the Board of Health for one year; for one member of the Board of Public Welfare for three years; for one Park Commissioner for three years; for one Park Commissioner for one year; for two (2) Library Trustees for three years ; for one Tree Warden for one year ; for five (5) Con- stables for one year. Each to specify the person voted for by plac- ing a Cross (X) against the name. The polls will be opened at 12 o'clock noon and may be closed at 6 o'clock P. M.
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