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Date of Death
Yrs.
Mos. Days
1 Emma R. Laybolt
71
0
17
2 Martin Connolly
78
0
0
2 Mercy Rosella Perrigo
80
0
0
3 Frances Campbell Welsby
66
5
9
4 Paul Williams
23
5
9
6 Albert Elroy Little
67
6
9
6 Celia Toby Smith
61
10
7
10 Stillbirth
11 Alice F. Brindle
30
3
0
18 Benjamin W. Wood
17
11
21
20 Francis E. Surette
8
10
8
21 Laura Talbot White
75
3
6
22 Julia M. Skinner
92
5
0
22
Margaret M. Scully
61
0
0
23 Carmela Cardello
52
4
13
25 Austin Muse
0
4
3
28 Edna Doucette
7
6
0
28 Emma Green West
58
6
6
29 Jane Barlow
94
8
18
Sept. 6 Lorenzo Petrillo
0
7
27
7 Oliver G. Sanborn
86
8
28
9 Anna Mallory
0
1
15
10 Nellie Adelaide Cushing
84
1
16
10
George Cox
95
5
2
12
Antonio Gianferri
68
0
n
12 Stillbirth
12 Harriet M. King
80
10
1
14
Mary E. Holmes
47
5
14
15 Lewis Sullivan
14
6
0
16 Charlotte Adelaide Flockton
68
0
25
17 Harry Tudor Porter
73
8
0
19 William H. Beyea
0
1
10
24 Stillbirth
27 Julia Smith Ormsby
91
4
19
28
Theresa Rogers
63
0
0
Oct.
3 Duncan McDougal
43
7
24
4 Saverio Petronella
0
0
0
5 Cecelia M. Munier
87
3
17
9 Philomena Petrillo
74
0
0
12 Eva Nathanson
50
0
0
12 Hattie Phinney
37
2
1
13 Rowland B. French
67
6
16
14 John H. Owens
47
10
19
15 Charles Sanford Barstow
77
11
7
RECORD OF DEATHS
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Date of Death
Yrs.
Mos. Days
I
18 Mary J. Songster
68
7
0
18 John Albert McManuis
0
0
14
21 Lucy Arabella Smith
80
9
3
24 Donald B. Wallace
28
0
0
25 Addie F. Parnham
66
8
28
25 Willard S. Putman
27
2
2
28 William D. Deadman
80
3
6
28 Henrika Czarnoti
0
16
14
29 Stillbirth
0
0
0
Nov.
4 Adelaide Linwood Ballard
60
3
25
5 Agnes G. Shannan
42
0
0
8 Julia A. Buckley
72
6
29
9 Elizabeth Jack
53
0
0
12 Nellie Collins
20
2
17
15
Ezra Mason Southworth
73
8
11
17
Charlotte S. Taft
90
11
4
18
Margaret M. Stewart
73
1
15
22
Jennet Robbins
0
0
25
25
Mary Millen
91
24
28 Georgiana Bumpus
80
3
8
29 Philomena Marmo
18
7
18
30 George W. Chesley
50
0
7
Dec.
1 Cora R. Jackson
16
0
17
4 Margaret H. Bell
76
1
26
5 James A. Duggan
61
4
14
5 Sarah Elvera Carlson
26
5
16
11 Gaetano Gargano
59
11
9
12 Fannie Ward Bunker
59
5
24
21
Clemens Jazakowitz
49
0
0
25
James Driver
64
7
7
28
Albert R. Perkins
71
10
16
31 John F. Waters
51
11
26
31 Ellen O'Connor
82
0
0
31 Helen Norris Carothers
72
0
16
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Dog Licenses
Number of licenses issued
463
Males
388
Females
74
Breeders
1
Tax on 388 males at $2.00
$776.00
Tax on 74 females at $5.00
370.00
Tax on 1 breeder at $25.00
25.00
$1,171.00
Deduct Clerk's fees
92.60
$1,078.40
$1,078.40
Cash paid County Treasurer
1,078.40
Hunters' Licenses
-
Total number of licenses issued
297
Resident Combinations, 76 at $2.00
$152.00
Resident Hunting, 142 at $1.50
213.00
Resident Fishing, 67 at $1.00
67.00
Non-Resident fishing, 1 at $2.00
2.00
Minor trapping, 11 at 25 cents
2.75
$436.75
Deduct Clerk's fees
44.55
$392.20
$392.20
392.20
Cash paid Division of Fisheries and Game
FREDERIC S. HARTSHORNE
Town Clerk.
MR. JUNIUS BEEBE Donor of the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
Report of Board of Health
The annual report of the Board of Health is herewith respectfully submitted.
There were 452 cases of infectious diseases reported for the year ending December 31st, 1923, divided as follows:
Tuberculosis
30
Scarlet fever
80
Diphtheria
22
Measles
260
Infantile Paralysis
2
Influenza
2
Lobar Pneumonia
16
Typhoid Fever
6
Chicken Pox
22
Whooping cough
12
Miss Russell, the Board of Health nurse visits these cases, giving advice and instructions to those having the care of the patients, and see- ing that the rules and regulations of the Board are carried out. The following number of visits were made during the year.
Tuberculosis
230
Scarlet fever
102
Measles
45
Diphtheria
38
Infantile Paralysis
6
Typhoid Fever
9
Chicken pox
3
The Clinic for children crippled with Infantile Paralysis is held at the Dispensary as heretofore, but is now supported by the Wakefield Visiting Nurse Association.
Regulations have been adopted under chapter 358, Acts of 1921 relative to the carrying of ashes and other house refuse through the streets, and certificates of registration are issued to suitable persons.
Certain lots available for dumping purposes, located in various sections of the town, have been taken over with the consent of the own-
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ers. A certain amount of work is done each week in levelling these dumps and keeping them in a presentable condition. It is hoped that the town will continue to appropriate money for this purpose. Much can also be accomplished in this connection by the cooperation of those disposing of refuse.
Inasmuch as it appears that a survey of Greenwood should be made before extending the sewer there, this Board recommends that such re- survey be made this year, so that sewer construction in Greenwood may soon begin. However this Board will recommend the construction of a sewer on Main St., from the Greenwood school north of Oak St., that the school may be connected with the sewer.
In general this Board will favor the construction of a sewer on any street where the citizens wish it.
ERNEST E. TYZZER, M. D. Chairman. CHARLES E. MONTAGUE, M. D. W. S. GOODWIN, Secretary.
Report of Inspector of Slaughtering
Town of Wakefield Board of Health
Dear Sirs ;-
I herewith submit my report for Slaughter-house inspection, for six months ending December 31, 1923.
There were 207 pigs killed, one condemned; T. B.
There were three cows and five calves and were all O. K.
Respectfully submitted,
MELVIN W. BROWN Inspector of Slaughtering
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REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
Report of Plumbing Inspector
To the Honorable Board of Health;
Gentlemen;
I respectfully submit the following report for the year ending December 31st, 1923.
Number of plumbing permits granted 133
Number of fixtures installed 701
Divided as follows:
Bath tubs
114
Water closets
155
Lavatories
127
Sinks
147
Wash tubs
158
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID TAGGART
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Annual Report of the Inspector of Milk
To the Board of Health, Town of Wakefield;
Gentlemen;
I herewith present for your consideration my report for the year 1923.
My inspection of the town supply of milk for this year has been similar to those of the previous years. It has consisted of the collections of samples from the dealers and producers and in the analysis of the same for its butter fat and total solids contents. By this analysis I was enabled to see that the milk was kept within the legal requirements and also to ascertain its value as a food. In some cases it was thought advisable to inspect the premises and conditions under which the mllk was produced. This has also been done.
To day great stress is being laid upon the value of milk as a food, especially in the public schools and in line with the same, milk is be- ing served to the pupils in a number of the lower grades. If this pract- ise is to be continued I think that it is adviseable to have the milk in the schools tested for the bacteria contents, and in this way insure its purity to the best of our ability.
Eighty-four samples of milk and fourteen samples of cream were analized this year. Four samples of milk and three samples of cream were found to be of doubtful contents.
Forty five dealers and stores were licensed to sell milk and thirteen stores were licensed to sell oleo-margarine.
The total receipts of this department were thirty-two dollars, three dollars of which were for last year's licenses.
CARL W. SMITH.
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REPORT OF THE OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
Report of the Overseers of the Poor
The Overseers of the Poor herewith respectfully submit their an- nual report for the year ending December 31, 1923.
At the beginning of 1923, we had at the Town Home, 6 inmates, 3 men and 3 women. During the year this number increased to 13, and at the close of year we have 12 inmates, 9 women and 3 men. Six of the women are invalids and require constant care. During the year there have been two deaths.
The number of mothers making application for aid has increased and the same is true of those applying for temporary aid. This in- crease is accounted for largely on account of unemployment and sicknessl
The collection of garbage started in 1922 has gone beyond the ex- perimental stage. Difficulty in obtaining labor has interfered to some extent with its success, but we believe an improvement has been shown and confidently look for a still further improvement. The proceeds from sales have not come up to expectations. This is due to the pre- sent low market price on dressed pigs and it is the Board's judgment that the stock should have been held for a better market price. ,
The quantity of milk and vegetables distributed has increased over previous years thus decreasing the cost of aid to needy families.
The farm buildings have been repainted, barn and poultry houses shingled, a new pig house 128 feet long containing 30 pens has been
built and equipped with electric lights. A slaughter house, pump house and electric pump have been installed and a harness room added to the barn. In the Town House, a gas stove and an electric washing machine have been installed.
Under the management of Supt. Melvin Brown and Matron Mrs. Brown, the work has been successfully carried on and we feel that un- der their able management the Town Farm will continue to improve. The duty of "Inspector of. Slaughtering" has during the year 1923, been taken over by Superintendent Brown. This transfer is made from the Department of Board of Health and results in a saving to the Town.
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The Board takes this opportunity to thank all who have assisted them in various ways. The factories and stores have at our request given employment to many, while the churches, fraternal and social organizations have been especially active in their co-operation with this Board. We desire also to thank the various Town Departments for their ready assistance when called upon.
Signed,
WILLIAM C. STRONG, Chairman CHARLES H. GERRIOR ADELAIDE W. BOYNTON, Sec.
INVENTORY, TOWN FARM, DECEMBER 31, 1923
6 Horses
$1,200.00
130 Brood Sows
5,200.00
10 Cows, 4 Heifers 1 Bull
575.00
9 Sheep
100.00
24 Small Pigs
168.00
50 Geese
200.00
200 Ducks
400.00
232 Hens
464.00
$8,307.00
37 Tons Hay
$875.00
20 Cords Wood
240.00
50 Cords Manure
300.00
10 Rolls Wire Fencing
38.00
10 Horse Blankets
44.00
2 Garbage Wagons
600.00
1 Two Horse Tip cart
75.00
1 Milk Wagon
75.00
1 Double Wagon
100.00
1 Farm Wagon
75.00
1 Buggy
75.00
1 One Horse Cart Harness (Single and Double)
60.00
350.00
$1,453.00
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4 Sleds
200.00
1 Two Horse Mowing Machine
100.00
1 Sulky Plow Plows, Tedder, and Farm Implements
75.00
350.00
1 Ford Truck
300.00
$2,479.00
Household Furnishings
$2,500.00
Household Supplies and Fuel
900.00
$3,400.00
$15,639.00
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Report of the Tuberculosis Dispensary
To the Wakefield Board of Health ;-
The annual report of the Tuberculosis Dispensary is herewith res- pectfully submitted.
Clinics were held at the Board of Health Dispensary Tuesdays be- tween the hours of 3:30 and 4:30 P. M., and Fridays between the hours of 8 and 9 P. M. During the year fitfy-one patients were examined, and one hundred and one examinations were made.
Through the aid of the Board of Health Dispensary, seven patients suffering from tuberculosis were sent to different sanatariums. Three patients were sent to Westfield, two to Lakeville, and one to Rutland, and one to Tewksbury. Twelve patients from Wakefield were admitted to sanatoriums during the year.
Homes of these patients were visited and instructions given to other members of the family to prevent them from contracting the disease if possible.
The Tubercular Clinic has had an increase in the attendance. during the year, and we feel sure that this phase of the work has assisted tuber- cular patients in their desires and efforts to arrest the progress of this disease. Several suspicious cases were taken to North Reading Sana- torium for X-Ray examination.
During the year thirty new cases of tuberculosis were reported and nine deaths. There are sixty-one resident cases on record, twenty-four of which are active. and thirty-seven arrested. Seven tubercular pa- tients left town during the year.
IRA W. RICHARDSON M. D. Dispensary Physician. NELLIE B. RUSSELL, R. N.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Report of School Committee
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 1923-24
J. Lowe McMahon, Chairman, Prospect St. Mrs. Ida Farr Miller, Sec, 21 Richardson Ave, Harry B. Allman, Treas., Greenwood Ave. Mrs. Eva Gowing Ripley, 40 Emerson St. John B. Sawyer, Summit Ave.
Leo A. Rogers, Stedman St.
Term Expires 1925 Term Expires 1924
Term Expires 1924
Term Expires 1925
Term Expires 1926 Term Expires 1926
SUB-COMMITTEES
Public Property
Mr. Rogers
Mr. Allman
Mr. McMahon
Finance and Accounts
Mr. Allman
Mr. Sawyer Mr. McMahon
Teachers and Salaries
Mr. Sawyer
Mns. Ripley Mr. Rogers
Courses of Study
Mrs. Ripley
Mrs. Miller Mr. Sawyer
Text Books and Supplies
Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Ripley Mr. McMahon
Superintendent of Schools
Willard B. Atwell, 20 Stedman Street
Office Hours
Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 to 8:30 a.m. Wed- nesdays and Fridays, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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Office, High School Building. Telephone, Office, 122. Residence, 363. Clerk, Edna Kroener, Telephone, 825-M. Hours, 8 to 12 and 1:30 to 5 on school days, and 8 to 12 on Saturdays.
Regular Meetings of School Committee
Second and fourth Fridays of each month at 8 p.m., at Committee Rooms.
Report of School Committee
New High School
The new High School Building, although not fully ready for occu- pancy, was used the last few weeks prior to the closing of school in June. It was completed during the summer and was in readiness at the opening of school. A marked difference in the attitude of the pupils has been noted since entering this new building.
The use to which the High School Building is put, both during school hours and in the afternoon and evening, indicates that there is a grow- ing and wider interest for the use of both this and other school build- ings for school and civic purposes. The departments in Prac- tical Arts and Americanization which have been held at the High School have been a source of gratification to the Committee. As an illustra- tion of the efficiency of our Americanization work, it was shown that in one or two instances, members were taken into these classes the sec- ond day after arrival in this country. The members in these classes have maintained their interest throughout the year which speaks well for the Supervisor and Teachers.
'The class in business administration has proven of special interest. A practical demonstration of the pupils at work was held a few months ago with excellent results. It gave the towns people an opportunity to see the students in their environment and has evidently given the par- ents a better idea of conditions at the school.
The science work of the High School has been broadened consider- ably as well as better facilities provided for experiments and demonstra- tions in this work. This is owing to the very fine laboratories and equip- ment which we now have in the Department.
It was found necessary and advisable to put up a garage to house the automobiles of the School Department. A three car garage was
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built in the rear of the High School Building.
Through the courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Walton, a start was made in grading the athletic field in connection with the High school. If present plans are successful, the baseball field can undoubtedly be used in the spring. The interest which Mr. and Mrs. Walton have taken in this matter is very commendable and indicates a growing spirit on the part of Wakefieldians to do something for their town institutions.
Salaries
The difficulty which the School Department has been encountering for the last few years in getting efficient teachers for the salaries paid, is still manifest. We find it practically impossible to obtain teachers whom we consider satisfactory for our system for the salaries we can pay. We have been considering this matter for the last few years very seriously and realize that in order to cope with present conditions, we will have to establish new maximum limits. To that end, the budget has been made to include a sum sufficient to permit raising the maxi- mum salaries of grade teachers to $1450 and the maximum salaries of women teachers in the high school to $1700.
We have increased the salaries of some of our janitors. We have had to hire an extra janitor as well as a janitress for the proper upkeep of the High School. It has also been necessary to hire a fireman.
Repairs
The most important and necessary repairs which the Department will have to meet this year is either a new heating plant for the Lincoln School Building, or the repairing of the old system. The heating appara- tus in this Building has been inadequate for a number of years. We have made every necessary makeshift to carry it, along, but now find it necessary in order to properly heat the Building, either to put in an en- tirely new system, or repair the old one. We have had an expert go into the matter and we feel that it will be economy for the town to put in an entirely new heating plant. This cost is estimated to be $13,000. We feel that it will be a great handicap if this matter is not attended to im- mediately. The insurance people have not been satisfied with this heat- ing system for a long time and we believe the time has now come for a complete new installation.
Over-Crowded Conditions
Owing to the fact that the Lincoln School is over-crowded, it un- doubtedly will be necessary to make some changes in the Lafayette School building to accommodate some of the pupils from the Lincoln School next year.
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The condition in the Franklin School is just as serious and some- thing definite will have to be done this year to give relief. New elec- tric lights have been installed in the Franklin School.
The New Greenwood School
The contract has been let for the addition to the Greenwood School and work is now under way on that building. It is to be hope that it will be ready for occupancy at the beginning of the school year.
Professional Improvement
It is gratifying to note the number of Teachers in our system who are taking advantage of the arrangements made by the Committee for additional compensation for professional advancement. During the year eleven Teachers have benefited by this arrangement.
All the eighth grade pupils of the town, with the exception of those from the Greenwood School, are now housed in the Lafayette School Building and the results obtained from this change have been marked.
Mr. Hayes has charge of this building as well as the Warren School, while Mr. Raymond has charge of the Franklin and Woodville buildings. This arrangement of one Principal taking charge of two buildings has proved very satisfactory and economical.
Recommendations
We recommend appropriations as follows :
Salaries
$211,500.00
Fuel
12,800.00
Undelivered coal for 1923
900.00
Contingent
13,400.00
Books and supplies
7,500.00
Evening School
7,300.00
Total
$253,400.00
The tuition and receipts are estimated to be about $31,000.00.
The detailed reports of the Superintendent and Principal of the High School are worthy of your careful reading.
J. LOWE McMAHON
IDA FARR MILLER HARRY B. ALLMAN EVA GOWING RIPLEY JOHN B. SAWYER LEO A. ROGERS.
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Report of Superintendent
To the School Committee:
Ladies and Gentlemen: Herewith is presented my annual report.
The New High School Building
At last the long looked for new high school building has been rea- lized. All are familiar with the long story leading through the pre- liminaries up to the actual construction.
The architect, Frank Irving Cooper of Boston, has given us the best high school building in New England at least. He spared no work nor pains to arrange accommodations to provide for our needs, and we found him sympathetic and anxious to meet our desires. If it had not been for his skill in arranging the rooms and utilizing every inch of available space, I am afraid that we would have secured an adequate building within the appropriation. There is absolutely no waste space anywhere. I am convinced that the contractor, C. H. Cunningham & Son of Lynn, has given a dollar's worth in value for every dollar spent, which is all that anyone can expect.
Perhaps a brief description of the building would not be amiss at this time.
The outside of the building is simple yet in good taste. No money was wasted on undue ornamentation. The main part is of water struck brick with lime stone trimmings, with granite steps and under- pinning. Practically all of the granite in the old mansion was worked over and used where possible. The outside of the gymnasium, shops and boiler room is of stucco and constructed in such a way that, when it becomes necessary to enlarge the building, there will be no great loss by removing them or even moving them back.
The building is of second class construction. Second class con- struction is really a term used by the insurance people and means that the building is not fire proof but fire resisting. To be of first class construction means that there is no wood at all throughout the building. It is evident, this would have added a considerable sum to the cost and would have made the building impossible. The Town did not feel that it should spend so much, for, when the Building Committee asked for $500,000 for the appropriation, the Town in Town Meeting cut the
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amount to $450,000. The State Inspector tells us that the entire build- ing is extra well fire stopped. There are no wood laths in any part of the whole building, wire laths being used instead. There are cement floors in all corridors, laboratories, and in the lecture room around the demonstration desk.
There is no excavation under the auditorium, gymnasium or shops. The auditorium floor is made of cement on a deep bed of cinders. The floors of the gymnasium and shops are made of wood screeds bedded in cement with hard wood floors overlaid on them. The gymnasium is really a part of the ground floor. The expense for equipment for this room was not large, for we plan to conduct the major part of the work in classes.
The boiler room and coal bin are placed at an extreme corner in the rear and are separated from the main building by solid concrete walls. The stairwells have cement floors on all landings, steel steps filled with cement with alundum nosings, and are shut off from the cor- ridors by smoke doors with wire glass.
The heating and ventilating was well taken care of by Stone-Un- derhill Heating and Ventilating Co. of Boston. Their work has prov- ed to be entirely edequate and satisfactory. While we have had no very severe weather, the system seems to be economical in operation.
The main door is simple yet artistic. On either side of the front entrance are administration suites for the superintendent and princi- pal. The School Committee room is included in the superintendent's suite, leading off directly from the offices. Including with the princi- pal's suite are rooms for medical inspection and for a future dental clinic with a small waiting room available for both.
Besides the offices there are six classrooms, an office for the mili- tary instructor, toilets for boys and girls, rest rooms for men and women teachers, a girls' emergency room, offices for the physical instructors, gymnasium locker rooms and showers for girls and for boys, and large locker spaces for the outside clothing of the students.
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There are four entrances to the auditorium from the front corri- dor opposite the main entrance. The floor is on a ramp leading down towards the stage. The pit is two steps higher than the floor of the so called basement. It should be noted here, however, that there is only one room in the whole building that is below the level of the ground, so well did the architect take advantage of the contour of the land.
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