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As stated in the last year's report, the methods in Art that are used in the Scituate classes are much more inter- esting and profitable than those in general use a decade or more ago, and Mrs. Ward cordially invites any parents or other interested citizens to visit her classes.
I quote from her report further:
"It seems hard to realize that less than thirty years ago it was believed that a knowledge of color could not be gained by study, that color could not be scaled, that you had to be born with a feel of color. It was stated then that Art was for the Artists and had no place in the daily lives of the masses."
"Now it is even admitted that Industry depends on Art, that an understanding of Art makes the desired home community."
"Now a radio broadcast, the department store, and every magazine is teaching the messages of Art Appreciation. It is this phase of the department which I feel should be particularly stressed during the rest of the year."
Each year there is a Massachusetts State Conference for Art Supervisors held at the Massachusetts School of Art, and sponsored by the State Board of Education. In addition to addresses and sectional conferences, there is an exhibit of work of students of the Art School and special exhibits at nearby galleries, all being open to the public.
This year, in April, the Eastern Arts Association will hold its annual four-day convention in Boston at the Hotel Statler. This means exhibits of school work from all over the country, and every sort of art equipment shown by dealers. This convention is also open to the public and will give any- body interested an excellent opprotunity to learn more about the subject.
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Miss Bradford calls attention to the increased interest in self-expression on the part of the pupils through the medium of music. This is shown in the willingness of the pupil to work hard for the sake of the request period which now closes every lesson, and which is in effect, the applica- tion of the work of the first part of the lesson. It is also shown in the desire on the part of the pupils for added mu- sical activities and willingness to spend necessary time and effort to that end.
There are after-school rehearsals of various groups. The Hatherly School Band holds its weekly rehearsal after school hours, yet the membership is increasing, more instru- ments are owned individually and the boys are working harder on music of even more advanced type. Much praise is due the members of the High School Boys' Glee Club for their attitude toward their work.
Miss Bradford also is favorably impressed with the re- sults accomplished with small groups. She writes:
"The interest shown in the intensive work of small vocal and instrumental groups proves this plan to be a step in the right direction, not only helpful to the individual, but of direct benefit to the larger organization to which he belongs."
"Under the improved facilities of our enlarged High School, this will be carried as far as compatible with the school program, for I believe that in this way results will be achieved that have been hitherto impossible."
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical activities - particularly as they have to do with the use of the playground - have received considerable attention in our elementary schools during the past three years. The preparation for the activities or play period and the teachers' participation in it have been as much a part of the regular program as have other school subjects.
To make this subject serve still more effectively, and to secure more uniformity, a committee of three teachers was appointed to give some study to the matter. In addition to this, Miss Alma Porter, Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education of the Massachusetts State Department of Educa-
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tion, addressed the teachers, at a meeting held on November 26, on the possibility of the further development of the physical education program. From Miss Porter's many help- ful suggestions and as a result of the committee's study, a more definite organization has been planned comprising three periods each day. The first is a physical education period of fifteen to twenty minutes - for the primary grades two shorter periods - divided into four parts, (1) a space of two minutes devoted to "warming up" - by marching, run- ning, etc .; (2) six to eight minutes devoted to instruction by the teacher or a pupil, such as learning to play a new game or other physical activities; (3) six to nine minutes devoted to playing the game just taught, or some other game or recrea- tional activity; and, (4) a space of one minute for adjust- ment. This physical education period comes in the mid- afternoon.
The second period is the playground period - the morning recess - which is the direct outgrowth of the physi- cal education period. The playground is divided so that each grade or unit has its own space, and the play is frequently in the hands of somewhat permanent teams that have been wisely chosen so that there is never a team which is over- whelmingly successful. It is obvious that the playground period is the direct test of the physical education period, and the character of the free play is the test of both.
The third of these is the noon period, in which a space of thirty minutes is devoted to luncheon - each teacher supervising her own group - followed by a half hour of moderate activity on the playground, a time of free play with equipment at the disposal of the pupils, and with only gen- eral supervision on the part of two teachers, selected in turn for this duty.
The State Department of Education has recently pub- lished three bulletins on Physical Education for use in grades I through IX. We are using these manuals as a part of our program of studies.
It is quite as important that we furnish pupils with simple equipment for their play activities, as that we furnish them with general school supplies. It seems to me that it
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would be worth while to make plans for a gradual and pro- gressive improvement of the play areas of our two elementary schools, and also to consider the possibility of the employ- ment of a part time physical education supervisor.
SAFETY EDUCATION
This subject is assuming larger and larger importance with the increase in the number and speed of automobiles. Statistics reveal an astonishing number of accidents, and the proportion among school children is very large. The Na- tional, State and Local Safety Councils are giving much assistance to the schools. On September 18 our elementary teachers were addressed by Miss Emily Woodbury of the State Safety Council and many valuable suggestions for developing our Safety Education program were received. Each teacher is using as a basis of the subject a Course of Study in Safety Education for Elementary and Junior High School grades, published by the State Department of Educa- tion. In addition each room is supplied once a month with material in the form of a poster and pamphlet published by the National Safety Council, and each school receives the Safety Education Magazine. The State Police also assist by sending a member of the State Patrol to speak to groups of school children. In this way Corporal Andrews of Framing- ham has visited our schools twice in the past year and given safety talks to the children.
In a town in which a large number of pupils are trans- ported the bus arrangements assume an important place. At two of our schools the pupils enter and leave the busses in the school yard, away from all danger of street traffic. At the third school a police officer controls the traffic while the Prin- cipal of the School supervises the boarding of the busses.
The safety on the road depends largely upon the bus driver, and the Scituate drivers, as a group, should be com- mended for their carefulness and sense of responsibility. The bus brakes - and other mechanical parts that have to do with safety - are subject to periodical inspection. I would suggest that a recent recommendation of the Massachusetts Safety Council, namely that all busses conveying school
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children be plainly marked "School Busses" on the front and rear of the vehicle, be given your early consideration.
THE NEW ORGANIZATION
It is not my purpose in this report to discuss the new High School additions, as that is properly the province of the Building Committee and the subject of its report. How- ever, I am glad to say that the facilities provided in the new building make it possible to provide a much broader pro- gram of education. Beginning in September all pupils en- rolled in Grades VII to XII inclusive will be housed in the High School building. This will make it possible for seventh and eighth grade pupils to take manual training, household arts and a broader program of physical education. The two elementary schools will likewise be relieved of crowded con- ditions, and allow for single grades in a room at the Hatherly School and some division of large grades, when necessary, at the Jenkins School.
In closing, may I mention the loss this year of two long- time employees of the School Department? The deaths of Walter Newcomb and Charles Everett meant much more than losing two of our janitors. To the school organization it meant the loss of two who contributed much to make it efficient, and to the boys and girls of the Hatherly and High schools, the loss of two good friends.
The reports of the School Health Officers follow, to- gether with the usual statistical tables.
I wish to thank the members of the School Committee for their cordial support.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD C. WINGATE, Superintendent of Schools.
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Report of School Physician
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the School Committee of Scituate:
In compiling my annual report I find it very interesting to review the recommendations and findings that have been made in our schools during the last generation.
There is an old adage that if you want anything earnestly enough, you can have it; in other words if you want it, you will work for it. Let us recapitulate.
The recommendations for a considerable period stressed the unsanitary conditions at the High School, also the need for an athletic field and a gymnasium.
These are all practically accomplished facts in each in- stance; we have a splendid athletic field, a High School that will be adequate in every way, embodying a modern gymna- sium, spacious and thoroughly equipped.
We have escaped an epidemic this year; how? By co- operative preventive measures; viz., strict quarantine by the Board of Health, early consultation with the Physician by the family, working with and not against their advice, ex- cluding from the schools all children noticeably not well, examination daily by the School Physician and Nurse of those exposed to contagion.
It has been said that freedom from sickness is three fourths luck, and one fourth prevention; I think the per- centage really is three fourths prevention, and one fourth luck. Scituate has been between two towns having an active epidemic of scarlet fever, but thus far has escaped with the disease isolated to two families. This is not luck.
I think the advice recommended several years ago can well be repeated at this time with regard to the control of epidemics. At a meeting of School Physicians held at Bridge- water, the subject of closing the schools during an epidemic was discussed, and it was the opinion that it was not neces- sary except in cases of unusual severity.
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Report of School Physician
In case a contagious disease of grave character occurs in school, a daily inspection of those who have had contact with the sick individual should be made during the period of incubation, and followed up as long as new cases develop. This has been the method followed in the Scituate schools for years, and it will be continued. By not closing the schools there is in most cases a better control of the situation.
If the schools are closed there is not much improvment in conditions as far as contact is concerned; the children play together, go to church, and the movies. If it is necessary to close one it should be necessary to close all.
There is a minority who indignantly demand Why don't they close the schools? as if that would solve every difficulty. Constructive criticism is always welcome.
The result of my examinations of pupils is as follows: Number of pupils examined . 423
Number of defectives . 185
Number of corrections . 19
Number of children 7% underweight . 25
Number of children 10% underweight. 22
Number of children 15% underweight. 13
Inspection of the school buildings are made from time to time during the year. They are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Respectfully submitted,
T. B. ALEXANDER, M.D., School Physician.
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Report of the School Dentist
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTIST
Mr. Harold Wingate,
Superintendent of Schools,
Dear Sir: The following report shows the work accom- plished in the school dental clinic from January 1, 1929 to January 1, 1930:
Number of visits (sittings) 335
Number of fillings:
Amalgam . 265
Cement and amalgam 38
Cement. 35
Porcelain 18
Number of extractions:
Permanent teeth 14
Temporary teeth . 68
Number of cleanings . 88
Number of treatments 65
Number of completed cases 70
The number of completed cases shows a favorable increase over the preceding year. This, of course, does not include the completed cases which were finished by the family dentist. The situation will be relieved by the removal of the upper grades to Junior High School, thus allowing that much needed concentration on the lower grades.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIS B. PARSONS, D.M.D.,
School Dentist.
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Report of School Nurse
REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
Number of school visits . 154
(Including visits made with school physician)
Number of children examined . . 423
Number of children with defects to be corrected. 185
Number of corrections made . . 19
Number of children taken home because of illness. ..
11
Number of home visits for school children 73
Number of visits for pre-school children. 52
Number of clinic and hospital visits . 47
Number of tests made with audiometer. 494
Routine inspection of each child was made several times during the school year
Number of children 7% underweight. 25
Number of children 10% underweight. 22
Number of children 15% underweight 13
Respectfully submitted,
MARGARET O'DONNELL, R.N., School Nurse.
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Report of the Attendance Officer
REPORT OF THE ATTENDANCE OFFICER
To the School Committee of Scituate:
I have promptly attended to all absences called to my attention. There has been no actual case of truancy this school year.
Respectfully submitted,
ANNIE M. S. LITCHFIELD, Attendance Officer.
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Appendix - School Statistics
ENROLLMENT, MEMBERSHIP, ATTENDANCE
FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1929
Total Membership
Average Membership
Per Cent of Attendance
Hatherly:
Grade I .
37
33
90
Grade II . .
35
32
92
Grades III, IV
48
42
91
Grades V, VI
40
36
95
Grade VII .
19
16
94
Grade VIII
17
17
96
Totals .
196
176
93*
Jenkins:
Grade I.
57
51
89
Grade II .
37
35
93
Grade III.
45
42
92
Grade IV .
24
24
95
Grade V.
26
25
94
Grade VI.
28
26
95
Grade VII
26
22
95
Grade VIII .
27
26
93
Totals .
270
251
93*
Elementary School Totals
466
427
93*
High School.
142
135
95*
Totals - Day Schools.
608
562
94*
Evening School .
18
15
90*
Grand Totals - Day and
Evening
626
577
* Average.
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Appendix - School Statistics
MEMBERSHIP BY GRADES OCTOBER 1, 1929
Grades.
I
II
III
IV
y
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI XII Total
Hatherly
32 29
27 23 20 12 18
16
177
Jenkins .
44 51
37 43 25 29
24
27
280
High School.
38 42 31 24 135
Totals.
76 80 64 66 45 41 42
43 38 42 31 24 592
Increase (from previ- ous year)
8
23
7
8
2
48
Decrease (from previ- ous year)
13
4
10
6
2
9
3
47
Net Increase .
1
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Appendix - School Statistics
ROLL OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE
FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDING JUNE 21, 1929
HATHERLY SCHOOL
Name
Grade
MARIO BONGARZONE
VIII
WALTER CAMPBELL IV
FLORENCE CUMMINGS VII
ANGELO FONIRI. II
MILDRED HYLAND .
VI
LEO MATTHEWS.
III
HERBERT MERRITT
VI
LLOYD MERRITT.
VIII
ELEANOR SYLVESTER
VIII
LLOYD TURNER
VIII
JENKINS SCHOOL
Name
Grade
MARGARET HUNTLEY .
IV
FREDERICK MCCARTHY
I
ELEANOR PATTERSON . I
ESTHER SPEAR
IV
HELEN SPEAR
VIII
RUTH SPEAR
VII
ELIZABETH STONEFIELD
VIII
RUTH STONEFIELD
VI
WALTER TURNER
III
JOHN VINAL.
IV
GEORGE WARD
VI
HIGH SCHOOL
Name
Class
ANNIE BARRY .
Junior Junior
ROBERT BRESNAHAN
VIRGINIA COLE.
Freshman
MARJORIE HILL
Sophomore
JAMES HUNTLEY Freshman
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Appendix - School Statistics
HIGH SCHOOL-Continued
Name
ROBERTA HUNTLEY
WALTER JONES.
LOIS LINCOLN .
ELLEN MITCHELL
LOUISE NICHOLS
STANLEY STONEFIELD
MARY STOTT. .
BURCHILL SWEENEY
MILDRED YOUNG
Class
Sophomore Freshman Freshman Senior Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Junior
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Transportation Routes
TRANSPORTATION ROUTES
Route I. From Beechwood line via Clapp Road, Grove and Central Streets to the High School; then to Hatherly School. Conveyor, Prescott A. Damon.
Route II. (a) From the residence of Arthur Sylvester on Central Street, Central Street, Grove Street and Mann Lot Road to Hatherly School; (b) Hollett Street, Gannett Road and North Scituate to Hatherly School. Conveyor, Aaron Bates.
Route III. (a) From Konihasett Hall via Booth Hill Road to Hatherly School; (b) to North Scituate around Mordecai Lincoln Road and back to Hatherly School. Con- veyor, William R. Schultz.
Route IV. From Glades Gate via Glades Road, the Causeway, Ocean Avenue, Gannett Road and North Scitu- ate to Hatherly School; then to High School. Conveyor, Perez L. Young.
Route V. From the corner of Hatherly and Egypt Beach Roads via Egypt Beach, Tilden and Captain Pierce Roads to Hatherly School; then to High School. Conveyor, J. W. Appleton.
Route VI. From Sherman's Corner via Old Oaken Bucket Road and Greenbush to High School, then to Jen- kins School. Conveyor, Howard Young.
Route VII. From Rivermoor Post Office via Water Street, then Driftway, Greenbush Post Office and Stock- bridge Road to Jenkins School; then to High School. Con- veyor, Satuit Garage Co.
Route VIII. From the residence of Percy Herbert on Tilden Road, Tilden Road, Turner Road, Hatherly Road and Front Street to Jenkins School. Conveyor, R. D. Huntley.
Route IX. From the corner of Hatherly and Turner Roads, Turner Road, Jericho Road and Front Street to Jenkins School; then to High School. Conveyor, Howard Young.
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Courses of Study
SCITUATE HIGH SCHOOL
FIRST YEAR
General
Units Commercial Units
English-A
1 English-A
1
Algebra-A
1 Algebra-A 1
Elementary Science-A
1 Elementary Science-A
1
Latin-A
1 Latin-A
1
Ancient History-A
1 Ancient History-A
1
Household Arts-A
2 Household Arts-A
2
Manual Training-A
1 Manual Training-A 1
SECOND YEAR
English-B
1 English-B
1
French-A
1 French-A
1
Biology-B
1 Biology-B
1
Manual Training-B
1 Latin-B
1
Modern History-B
1 Modern History-B
1
Geometry-B
1 Geometry-B
1
Household Arts-B
2 Household Arts-B 2
THIRD YEAR
English-C
1 English-C
1
Chem. or Physics-C & D
1 Typewriting-A
1-2
Mathematics-C & D
1 Stenography-A
1
French-B
1 Bookkeeping-A
1-2
Vocational Guidance
1 French-B
1
Mathematics-C
1
FOURTH YEAR
English-D
1 English-D 1
U. S. History and Civics
1 U. S. History and Civics 1
Chem. or Physics-C & D
1 Typewriting-B 1-2
Mathematics-C & D
1 Stenography-B
1
French-C
1 Economics and
Office Practice 1
French-C 1
Courses in bold type are required. Others are elective.
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Courses of Study
COURSES OF STUDY
FIRST YEAR
College Preparatory
Units Scientific Preparatory Unit
English-A
1 English-A 1
Algebra-A
1 Algebra-A 1
Latin-A
1 Latin-A
1
Elementary Science-A
1 Elementary Science-A 1
Ancient History-A
1 Ancient History-A 1
SECOND YEAR
English-B
1 English-B 1
French-A
1 French-A
1
Latin-B
1 Geometry-B 1
Geometry-B
1 Latin-B
1
Biology-B
1 Biology-B
1
Modern History-B
1
Modern History-B 1
THIRD YEAR
English-C
1 English-C 1
French-B
1 French-B 1
Latin-C & D
1 Mathematics-C & D 1
Mathematics-C & D
1 Chem. or Physics-C & D 1
Chem. or Physics-C & D 1 Vocational Guidance 1
Vocational Guidance
1
FOURTH YEAR
English-D
1 English-D 1
U. S. History & Civics
1 U. S. History and Civics 1
Latin-C & D
1 Mathematics-C & D 1
Chem. or Physics-C & D
1 Chem. or Physics-C & D 1
French-C
1 French-C 1
At least four five-period subjects must be taken each year. Music and Drawing elective to each. Units: One-fourth each.
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Appendix - Financial Statement
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1929
RECEIPTS
Appropriation . $72,090 00
Dog tax. 684 58
From Smith-Hughes Fund.
213 16
$72,987 74
EXPENDITURES
School Committee:
Salaries .
$300 00
Expenses .
151 67
451 67
Superintendent:
Salary .
$2,300 00
Expenses (clerical assistance, travel) 887 85
3,187 85
Other Expenses of Administration $94 77
94 77
Truant Officer :
Salary . $100 00
100 00
Supervisors:
Salaries . $3,000 00
3,000 00
Teachers (including principals) :
High School . $15,162 50
Elementary Schools. 20,786 00
Evening School. 455 00
36,403 50
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Appendix - Financial Statement
Textbooks:
High .
$596.35
Elementary
911 87
Evening
35 .9.7
$1,544 19
Scholars' Supplies :
High .
$1,364 27
Elementary
516 28
1,880 55
Janitors:
High .
$1,500 00
Elementary
2,250 00
Evening
140 00
3,890 00
Fuel :
High .
$937 56
Elementary .
1,522 53
2,460 09
Repairs:
High.
$470 07
Elementary
2,974 18
3,444 25
Libraries:
High . .
$176 93
Elementary
158 83
335 76
Miscellaneous:
High . .
$755 50
Elementary
745 82
1,501 32
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Appendix - Financial Statement
Tuition :
High $137 50
$137 50
Health.
1,267 49
Vocational .
204 81
New Equipment
246 70
Transportation .
10,658 00
Insurance.
2,016 93
High School Athletics
147 66
Total expenditures .
$72,973 04
Unexpended balance. 14 70
$72,987 74
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Appendix - Graduation Exercises
GRADUATION EXERCISES CLASS OF 1929
SCITUATE HIGH SCHOOL WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE NINETEENTH Seven-Thirty O'Clock SATUIT PLAYHOUSE
PROGRAM
GRADUATION MARCH Fulton
High School Orchestra
INVOCATION Rev. Cornelius Heyn SCHOOL SONG Adapted Melody
Words by Gertrude Jones
ADDRESS OF WELCOME Audrey Bartington
ESSAY: "The Advance of Education" Ruth Dwyer
VIOLIN SOLO "Concerto No. 7" (1st Movement) DeBeriot Jane Prouty ESSAY: "The Necessity of Physical Training"
FAREWELL ADDRESS
John Stewart Gertrude Jones
SONG OF FAREWELL Kountz
Senior Class and Glee Clubs
PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFT President of Senior Class SCHOLARSHIP AWARD President of Scituate Woman's Club CONFERRING OF DIPLOMAS Superintendent of Schools CLASS ODE Graduating Class
MARCH Selected
Reception Orchestra
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Appendix - Graduating Class
ROLL OF CLASS MEMBERS
College Preparatory Course
Evan Frederic Bailey
Frank Merlon Cole
Barbara Alyce Colman
Ruth Miriam Dwyer
Ellen Maria Mitchell
Judith Louise Partridge
Carolyn Poland
Ethyl Agnes Tierney
Scientific Course
Paul Francis Spencer Harry Victor Stenbeck
Commercial Course
Audrey Frances Bartington Madeleine Elizabeth Murphy
Olga Bongarzone Jennie Virginia Russell
Phyllis Mary Hyland Margaret Louise Short
Gertrude Jones Helen Louise Stevens
Alyce Gertrude LeVange Elva Wilson Sylvester
Adelaide Elizabeth Turner
General Course
Hester Elizabeth Fish
Peter Anthony Meschini
Ernest Lester Hobson James Edward O'Connor
Jane Prouty John Joseph Stuart
CLASS OFFICERS
Audrey Bartington, President James O'Connor, Vice-President Gertrude Jones, Secretary John Stewart, Treasurer
CLASS MOTTO: Life is what we make it CLASS COLORS: Blue and Silver CLASS FLOWER: Tea Rose
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE Officers and Committees
OF THE
Town of Scituate
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
1930
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SATUIT
RPO
ATI
THOMAS F. BAILEY
Mr. Bailey was born November 22, 1838, and died March 23, 1930.
He was a veteran of the Civil War with a record of extreme hardship and long service. He enlisted in Dorchester with Company K., 11th reg- iment of Massachusetts Volunteers; was wounded at Gettysburg and returned as Sergeant of his Com- pany. Mr. Bailey was one of the organizers of Post 31, G. A. R., had served this association as Com- mander and was an active member at the time of his death.
He represented his district in the State Legis- lature in 1880, and was a member of the board of Selectmen of Scituate for the years of 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896; and 1900, 1901, 1902 and 1903.
He was one of the foremost builders and con- tractors of the Town, and had been the senior mem- ber of the firm of Thomas F. Bailey & Son, and actively engaged therewith up until a few years prior to his death.
A strong minded resolute man but of most genial and kindly nature.
His memory will be revered.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE Officers and Committees
OF THE
Town of Scituate
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1930
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TOWN OF SCITUATE Incorporated 1636
Population April 1, 1930, 3,118 Sixteenth Congressional District First Councilor District
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