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Lillian J. Mackenzie
5
1928
Lowell State Teachers' College Lowell State Teachers' College
1924 Fitchburg State Teachers' College Salem State Teachers' College
Salem State Teachers' College Fitchburg State Teachers' College
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Date of
First
Name
Grade
Election Where Educated
Winifred Geizer
2
1928
Salem State Teachers' College
Bella A. Rattray
1
1926
Perry Kindergarten Normal School
Alice E. Calkins
1
1924 Wheelock School
Barbara Keeffe, B.S.Ed., M.A.
1
1952
Salem State Teachers' College Boston College
HURD SCHOOL
Richard F. Smith, B.A., M.Ed. Principal
1951
Helen J. Coyne, B.S.Ed.
6
1944
Calvin Coolidge College Boston University Lowell State Teachers' College
Martin T. Stanton, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. 6
1952
Boston University
Marie A. Pattelena, B.S. Ed.
5
1952
Boston University
Mildred DeGone, B.S.Ed.
5
1952
Marcella W. Equils, B.S.Ed.
4
1952
Helen Brown
4 1947
Farmington Normal School
Elizabeth A. Sherlock, B.S.Ed.
3 1950
Lowell State Teachers' College
Martha C. Dickinson, B.S.Ed.
3
1951
Salem State Teachers' College
Iris P. Huey, B.S.Ed.
2
1948 Boston University
Mary M. Harrington
2
1940
Lesley Normal School
Grace E. Widtfeldt
1
1927
Rose M. Doherty, B.S.Ed.
1 1951
Salem State Teachers' College Salem State Teachers' College
LINCOLN SCHOOL
Richard F. Smith, B.A., M.Ed.
Principal
Geraldine Buckley, B.S.Ed.
8
1951 Calvin Coolidge College Boston University 1950 Salem State Teachers' College
Ruth B. Spence
7
1925
Gorham Normal School
Russell H. Nelson, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
6
1950
Boston University
Catherine A. Doran
5 1926
Keene Normal School
Marguerite R. Waitt, A.B.
5
1950
Emmanuel College
Doris O. Zimmerman, B.S.M.
4
1952
Boston University
Ruth C. Webber
3
1925
Aroostook State Normal School
New York State Teachers' College Salem State Teachers' College
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Date of First
Name Lee Pfeiffer
Grade
Election Where Educated
2
1925
Wheelock School Boston University
Joan Murphy, B.S.Ed.
1
1952 Lowell State Teachers' College
Ruth Finlay, B.S.Ed.
1
1952
Salem State Teachers' College
MONTROSE SCHOOL
Paul U. Antony, B.S., M.A., Principal
1950
University of Dayton Columbia University
*Lois I. Jordan
8
1925 Smith College
Samuel J. DeFeo, B.S.Ed.
7
1952
Worcester State Teachers College
Sofia N. Giavis, B.S.Ed.
6
1947
Lowell State Teachers' College
Lola Kirkiles, B.S.Ed.
5
1948
Lowell State Teachers' College
Lona H. Adams
4
1945
Washington State Normal School
Jane Kehayas, A.B.
3
1952
Boston University
Marion L. Suprenant, B.S.Ed.
2
1946
Salem State Teachers' College
Helena M. Valente
1
1952
Perry Kindergarten School
Dorothy Remick
1
1952
Wheelock Kindergarten School
WARREN SCHOOL
Jules I. Philie, A.B., M.Ed., Principal
Kathryn D. Carney
6
Marilyn Johnston, B.S.Ed.
6
1951
Dorothy M. Linder
5
1946
Joan Casey, B.S.Ed.
5
1952
Margaret Simon, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. 4
1950
Elaine S. Evers, B.S.Ed.
4 1952
Julie A. Mack, B.S.Ed.
3
1949
1941 Holy Cross College Tufts College
1925 Salem State Teachers' College Lowell State Teachers' College
Salem State Teachers' College Lowell State Teachers' College Salem State Teachers' College Boston University Salem State Teachers' College Lowell State Teachers' College
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Date of
First
Name
Grade
Election Where Educated
Elizabeth A. Spencer, B.S.Ed.
3
1951
Salem State Teachers' College
Elizabeth Strout
2
1925
Salem State Teachers' College
Mignon Cheever, B.S.Ed.
2
1952
Boston University
Margaret E. Dever, B.S.Ed.
1
1951
Lowell State Teachers' College
WEST WARD SCHOOL
Jules I. Philie, A.B., M.Ed., Principal
Virginia Conway, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. 2
1941 Holy Cross College Tufts College
1948 Lowell State Teachers' College Boston University Villanova Normal 1951
WOODVILLE SCHOOL
Eliot B. Leonard, B.S.Ed.,
Principal
1931 New York University Newark State Teachers' College
Donald A. Carlson, A.B., M.A. 7 and 8
Bernice O. Bazley, B.S.Ed. 7 and 8
1929
Gordon J. McRae, B.S.Ed.
7 and 8
1948
William B. Welton, B.S.Ed.
7 and 8
1948
Elizabeth D. Burke
7 and 8
1927
Frank F. Murtha, A.B.
7 and 8
1949
1949 Boston University Salem State Teachers' College Boston University Salem State Teachers' College Boston University Gorham State Teachers' College Boston University Lowell State Teachers' College Boston University
SPECIAL TEACHERS
Margaret A. Anderson, B.S. Supervisor
Physical Education
Grace Jenkins Supervisor, Drawing Elizabeth P. Lenk, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. Elementary Consultant
Martin S. Tarlaian, B.M., M.A .- M.
Supervisor, Music
1952 Boston University
1919
1950
1952
Mass. Normal Art School Worcester State Teachers' College Boston University N. E. Conservatory of Music Columbia University
Margaret F. Sullivan, B.S.Ed. 1
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Date of First
Name Mary D. Magnasco
Grade Election Where Educated
Home Instructor 1952 Kindergarten Training School New Haven State Teachers' College
Anthony T. Hennessey, B.Ed., M.Ed.
1948
Boston College Harvard University
HEALTH
Sigmund J. Szydlowski, M.D. School Physician
Mary A. O'Brien, B.S.Ed., R.N. School Nurse
Dorothy L. Adams, R.N.
School Nurse
1951 Tufts College Middlesex College
1951 Columbia University Yale School of Nursing
1951 Mass. Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
*Thomas F. Kenney
1939 Suffolk Law School
Attendance Officer
*Not a Graduate
JANITORS
M. Leo Conway, Head Janitor
Charles B. Lally
High School 10 Wilson Avenue
High School
199 North Avenue
High School 29 Crescent Street 199 North Avenue
Wilfred L. Lemos Katherine L. Allen Matron-High School G. Fred Dodge Charles E. Rice
Franklin School Franklin School
42A Albion Street 12 Bennett Street
Chester I. Hopkins Anthony M. Kard Louis J. Colucci Alfred E. Delaney Paul K. Burbine
Greenwood School
25 Greenwood Avenue
12 Laurel Street
7 Stark Avenue 36 Lake Street
19 Park Street
Carl H. Brown
316 Main Street
41 Chestnut Street
9 Edmunds Place
298 Main Street
MAINTENANCE WORK
Maintenance 140 Nahant Street
John M. Hennessey
High School
10 Bennett Street
Lyman E. Allen
Greenwood School Hurd School Lincoln School Montrose School Montrose Library Warren School West Ward School Woodville School
John E. Hunneman George C. Monroe John J. Powers
Home Instructor
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CHANGES IN PERSONNEL
Death
Blanche L. Meserve
Retirement
Arthur A. Fulton Donald White Mary E. C. Geagan
Bernice E. Hendrickson
High School High School Elementary Elementary
Resignations
Mrs. Janet Walter
Mrs. Barbara B. Phelps
Music Supervisor Girls' Phys. Ed.
Elementary
John T. Curtis
Evelyn Leone
Mrs. Norma Eldredge
Evelyn Mason
Mrs. Barbara L. Glaser
Angelina M. Granese
Alice Scipione Amy-Jean Simmerman
Mrs. Marjorie Gregg
Mary B. Tunney
Philip H. Stockford
Mrs. Esther C. Ball
Mrs. Alice M. Conley William P. Lynch
Superintendent's Office High School Office High School Office Janitor
Appointments
Martin S. Tarlaian Margaret A. Anderson
Music Supervisor Girls' Phys. Ed.
Gerard G. Barry Harold R. Alley Joseph B. Connors
Submaster Social Studies Social Studies
Elementary
Barbara Broe Joan Casey
Jane Kehayas Patricia Lynch
Mrs. Mignon Cheever
Sarah McConnell
Shirley Cohen Samuel J. DeFeo
Marie A. Pattalena
Mrs. Mildred DeGone Ruth Dennis Mrs. Elaine S. Evers
Mrs. Marie Redington Mrs. Dorothy Remick
Martin T. Stanton
Helena M. Valente
George E. Weldon
Doris O. Zimmerman
Eleanor Cardillo Mrs. Serena J. Murley Mrs. Rose M. Pyburn Charles E. Rice
Superintendent's Office High School Office High School Office Janitor
High School
Marcella W. Equils Mrs. Ruth Finlay
Joan Murphy
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E
COST OF PUBLIC DAY SCHOOLS-1952
General Expenses
Total
High
Elementary
Superintendent of Schools, Asst. Su- perintendent and Attendance Officer:
Salaries
$ 19,454.08
Other Expenses
2,608.30
School Committee:
Clerks, Other Expenses
9,040.00
Instruction :
Supervisors:
Salaries
31,434.16
17,133.19
14,300.97
Expenses
1,566.08
Principals
25,352.58
6,262.40
19,090.18
Teachers
415,045.45
166,782.24
248,263.21
Extra Curricular
11,692.81
9,047.76
2,645.05
Substitutes
11,200.00
Text Books
12,809.23
3,901.75
8,907.48
Supplies
23,235.50
11,293.35
11,942.15
Operation :
Janitor Service
48,138.46
16,575.54
31,562.92
Fuel
17,492.93
5,628.98
11,863.95
Miscellaneous
13,058.18
4,967.01
8,091.17
Maintenance:
Repairs and Upkeep
48,779.26
20,168.28
28,610.98
Auxiliary Agencies :
Health
8,745.16
3,135.40
5,609.76
Library
561.34
Transportation
16,078.52
776.77
15,301.75
Tuition
658.84
Miscellaneous
2,693.88
2,016.26
677.62
Outlay
5,348.22
395.00
4,953.22
$724,992.98
$268,083.93
$411,820.41
The Receipts for 1952 are:
State Aid for Public Schools
$102,527.57
Town of Lynnfield, Tuition
46,594.72
City of Boston, Tuition-City Wards
4,915.52
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State Wards
2,936.79
Rental of School Auditoriums
221.50
Receipts, Woodworking Department
473.85
Miscellaneous Receipts
72.91
Total
$157,742.86
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HOW THE SCHOOL DOLLAR WAS SPENT
General Control
$ .0429
Instruction
.7343
Operation .1085
Maintenance
.0673
Auxiliary
.0359
Capital Outlay
.0074
Miscellaneous
.0037
$1.0000
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AGE AND GRADE CHART January 1, 1953
Grade
Age
5
6 7 8 9 10 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20
Total
Spec.
B G
1
1
1
3
1
P
23 181
32
2
238
216
2
B
6 104
60
6
176
G
12 104
39
0
155
3
B
8 99
50
11
168
G
20 104
37
1
162
4
6 105
49
8
168
15 109
22
3
149
5
B
21
97
16
4
1
139
G
18 108
12
4
1
143
6
B
11
85
41
10
2
149
20
85
18
2
0
125
7
B
13
76
29
7
1
1
127
13
75
8
1
97
8
B
12
68
32
8
3
123
G
17
59
23
6
1
106
9
B
15
60
40
15
1
131
G
9
76
43
6
134
10
B
23
69
25
6
2 125
G
2 30
75
22
6
135
11
B
4 56
43
9
2
114
G
5 64
43
1
1
114
12
B G
5 67
24
2
98
PG
B G
Boys
23 187 144 167 182 168 124 134 128 127 124 103 108
54
14
1 1788
Girls
21 182 147 160 164 150 113 116 82 130 130 98 116
25
2
1 1637
Total
44 369 291 327 346 318 237 250 210 257 254 201 224
79
16
2 3425
3
2
1
1
15
G
21 170
23
2
2 1
5
2
57
43
12
1 115
G
G
B G
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H CENSUS October 1, 1952
5-7
7-14
14-16
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Totals
High
Franklin
44
46
168
146
11
3
418
Warren
28
24
142
115
309
West Ward
16
27
11
9
63
Greenwood
64
68
198
180
1
14
525
Lincoln
48
36
108
123
6
1
322
Montrose
34
31
120
100
3
288
Woodville
106
81
16
6
209
Hurd
56
52
113
107
328
Total
290
284
1021
904
293
233
3025
St. Joseph's
36
30
169
160
2
397
Nazareth
Academy
59
59
Other Private Schools
15
3
18
3
39
Trade Schools
7
1
8
Home Instruction
1
1
1
3
Physically
Handicapped:
Not in School
2
2
In Special Schools
1
1
2
Mentally Handicapped
1
1
2
Home Permits
1
1
Grand Total 326
314
1209
1070
322
297
3538
Kindergartens
3-5
5-7
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Totals
Montrose
55
5
13
9
33
Tall Spire
8
11
8
6
33
Jack and Jill
5
8
9
5
27
St. Joseph's
2
4
21
22
49
Center
5
3
20
23
51
Stepping Stones
2
3
3
6
14
Academy
9
5
12
7
33
Blanchard's
5
4
3
11
22
Greenwood
6
8
13
7
34
-
-
-
-
Total
47
51
102
96
296
55
43
256
209
563
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THE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM The Class of Nineteen Fifty-two WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Wakefield, Massachusetts HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM EIGHT O'CLOCK
JUNE THE FIFTH
THE CLASS HYMN
ALMA MATER Our schooldays here, our friendships won- With these we part tonight. Yet cherished mem'ries ever stay To guide us toward the light Which you, dear School, revealed to us In glowing visions bright.
We'll "Learn to live and live to learn"- A valued thought from you To help us lead more useful lives As we God's power view. So Alma Mater, honored one, Accept this tribute due.
Words by Dexter R. Wheeler,' 52 Music by Dorothy F. Dexter, '52
CLASS COLORS Maroon and Gold
CLASS MOTTO
"Learn to Live and Live to Learn"
THE PROGRAM
The Theme: "America was promises ... promises kept."
-Robert Tristram Coffin
Overture and Processional The Flag Salute The Star-Spangled Banner George Washington Carver, Contributor to Science Eleanor B. Bartlett, Salutatorian
Onward Ye Peoples Senior Chorus Jane Addams Worker for a Better World
Jean Sibelius
Shirley A. Needham, Honor Essayist
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"The Night the Ghost Got In"
James Thurber
Raymond A. Girardin, Jr., Class Speaker
Earl Robinson
What is America to Me? Lessie L. Spinks, Soprano Frederick C. Wilkins, Accompanist "Some Nonsense About a Dog" Frederick C. Wilkins, Class Speaker America the Beautiful
Harry E. Dounce
Samuel A. Ward
Senior Chorus John Hopkins, Baritone
"The Boy Next Door" Marilyn R. Curley, Class Speaker
Louise Baker
Woodrow Wilson, Servant of Democracy Donald H. Myers, Valedictorian
Class Song
Conducted by the composer, Dorothy F. Dexter, '52 Accompanied by the poet, Dexter R. Wheeler, '52 Presentation of Diplomas
Mr. Michael F. Collins, Wakefield School Committee Recessional
WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1952
Judith Ann Anderson
William Roy Andrews Gale Anthony Frederick Henry Aston
Arthur E. Clapp Richard S. Colman Carol Ann Connell
H Eleanor B. Bartlett Cynthia June Bates
David Martin Bates Paul Francis Beaver Shirley Marion Bemister Anne Elizabeth Bernard June Marion Bissell John G. Blanchard Richard H. Boucher
H Marilyn Ruth Curley Marion Claire Curley Donald Peter Curran Donald Daley Josephine Daniels Ella Marie Darrah
Frances Louise DelRossi
Lorraine Beatrice DeVeau Frances Joanne DeVita
Dorothy Frances Dexter Ellen J. Donaldson Dorothy Ann Doucette
Lois Priscilla Drady Carl J. Ducey Agnes Elizabeth Edmands
H MaryAnne Elizabeth Encarnacao Joan Nancy English H Janet Courtney Evans Salvatore Daniel Fasciano David Smith Flannigan Alfred J. Foley
H Jacquelyn B. Brawn Ronald Kenneth Brown P. Edward Bruno Charlotte M. Burke Priscilla A. Burleigh William James Burns Arthur True Buswell Janice Ann Cameron Sylvia Anne Carbone Carole Jane Carr Eugene Roy Carrubba Jean Mildred Catalano Albert Ralph Chinchillo, Jr. Paul Adelio Chirone Michael Anthony Ciccarelli
H Kathleen Marie Creedon Charles Rocco Cresta Carol Janet Crocker Diane Evelyn Crowell
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Richard Peter Fotino Richard Alan Gerry Chester Bartlett Gilson Raymond George Girardin, Jr. Harlan W. Glover
Earle Marshall Gooding Roland F. Graham
H Ruth Eileen Granston Eunice Ann Green Henry Gregorio Charles T. Haggerty William F. Haley, Jr. Wilma H. Hall Carol Anne Hanson David R. Hardy
H Charlotte Helen Harmen Ralph Russell Harnden Mary Gemma Hawkes Robert Laurence Hayden Frederick Leslie Haynes Patricia Ann Henchey Virginia Ann Hewitt Charles Leland Hill, Jr. Walter Ralph Hogg John Hopkins Shirley Ann Horovitz Judith Ellis Horton Robert Howell Barrie Lovell Irish
Dean F. Jacob Eleanor Mae Janard Ronald K. Janes
H Robert W. Jeans Russell L. Jeffery Elizabeth Ann Johnson Robert Ford Johnson Ann Elizabeth Joyce Arlene Marie Kardaseski Audrey Ruth Kenney Elizabeth Ann Kenney Phyllis A. Kent Kenneth Bruce Kierstead Walter Allan Knowlton Walter A. Layton Ethel May Leavitt Shirley M. LeBlanc Robert F. Lefavour Alban J. Lobdell, Jr. Philip Alfred LoPresti Philip W. Low Robert M. Luken
H Eileen Hazel Macleod David G. Maddison Ann Maher Frederick Austin Mansfield Janet Maxfield Joan C. Maynard Marilynn Jean Menges Elizabeth Ann Meuse Leonard F. Meuse, Jr.
Janet Louise Miller Claire Bernadette Milotte
Lillian Margaret Mitchell Carol Ann Moff
David G. Mohla Alvin Norman Moore Norman Douglas Morley
Charlotte Ann Muse Herbert J. Muse Lorraine Catherine Muse
H Donald H. Myers Julith Elaine McCormack Lorraine Doris McNeil William Paul McWhinnie Bruce Souren Nahigyan
H Shirley Needham Anne Newell Audrey May Newhall Elaine Susan Nugent Nancy Carol Overstreet David H. Palmer Grace A. Paulauskis Rosemarie Phyllis Pecci Claudette Irene Pelletier Bruce Pelton Nancy Jane Perillo Shirley Perillo Gabriel Joseph Pica Diolinda Ponte Edward Douglas Porter, Jr. Robert Hayward Pottle Elizabeth Warren Raymond
Emilie Blake Raymond
David Neil Rayworth Carleen Avis Rhoadhouse Louis Rindone Ronald James Robbins Janet Lois Robertson Elaine Robinson Elliot Hugh Robinson
Stanley George Rodberg Frances Alma Roeder
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Arnold Angelo Salvati Joan Marie Sampieri James Anthony Santoro William Davies Santoro Jayne Sandra Schwarz Fred Sears Raymond R. Serrentino Francis Shea Philip Harrington Shea Homer M. Shellenberger, Jr.
Claire Anne Sliney Shirley Ann Smith
Shirley Anne Smith Leo Thomas Spang Lessie Lee Spinks John A. Stamegna
H Beverly Ann Steeves Dorothy Jean Stockwell David Anthony Surette Howard William Swett Phyllis Teresa Taibbi Janet Eunice Temple Sebastian Paul Tine
Robert Earle Titus
Audrey Carol Towne Shirley Elizabeth Tucker
Norma Irene Van Demark Evelyn Clare Veno
Nancy Lou Vorperian George T. Ux George H. Walsh, Jr.
Rita Jane Walsh
Janet Lorraine Wenzel Joan Audrey Wheaton H Dexter Russell Wheeler H Bernice Mae White Jean Marie Whitford Frederick Charles Wilkins Lois Ann Windt Audrey May Young Laurence Murray Young Guy Charles Zaccone John Richard Zappala
H Honor pupil.
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Report of Library Trustees
TRUSTEES OF THE LUCIUS BEEBE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Hervey J. Skinner, Chairman Mrs. Miriam G. Needham, Secretary Edward E. Lynch
Phillips C. Davis Walter C. Hickey William J. Lee
Albert W. Rockwood John J. Round, Jr. Miss Gladys Watkins
STAFF LIBRARIAN *Helen Frances Carleton Asbury W. Schley
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AND CATALOGUER H. Gladys Mackenzie
CIRCULATION AND ART LIBRARIAN Clara G. Wilson
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN Dorothy J. Dengler
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN Violet E. Reed
GREENWOOD LIBRARIAN AND CATALOGUING ASSISTANT Evelyn B. Henderson
MONTROSE LIBRARIAN Virginia M. Gove
JUNIOR ASSISTANTS
Isabella A. Griffin #Elaine Robinson
#Evelyn Snyder Alice S. Waterworth
PART-TIME ASSISTANTS
Joyce Bowen Henry Costello Joan Evans
Dorothy K. Hayward Louise Kozel Frances Merrey
BUSINESS SECRETARY
#Etta E. Ux
Edna R. Wentzel
JUNIOR CLERK Grace W. Eaton
JANITORS
Main Library and Montrose Branch Library Greenwood Branch Library
Carl H. Brown Chester I. Hopkins
*deceased #resigned
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE LUCIUS BEEBE MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO
The Trustees of the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library herewith submit the ninety-seventh annual report.
The Library has endeavored this past year to maintain the usual good service to the people of Wakefield in spite of the difficult year of admin- istration for both the Staff and Trustees. Early in the year it was realized that arrangements must be made to carry on the work for an indefinite period under the Assistant Librarian, Miss H. Gladys Mackenzie, during the serious illness of the Head Librarian. Miss Helen Frances Carleton passed away on March 7, 1952.
Miss Carleton served as Head Librarian for nearly twenty-seven years following her appointment in June 1925. The Library was her first inter- est, and under her administration it grew both in the number of volumes and circulation. The library work was departmentalized and the number of staff workers was increased. Her prime aim was that the Library should serve the community. Her interest in all town affairs, and her membership in many professional, church and social clubs and organiza- tions was evidence of her desire that the library should be an integral part of the community.
At the request of the family, memorial gifts were sent to the Library to establish the Helen Frances Carleton Memorial Fund. This fund, which is now a little over one thousand dollars ($1,000), was contributed by clubs and organizations, friends, relatives, the Library Staff and Trustees.
After several weeks of contacts with prospective Head Librarians, in- terviews were held, and Mr. Asbury W. Schley was appointed to the posi- tion of Head Librarian to take effect on August 15, 1952. Mr. Schley's edu- cational background includes Phillips Exeter Academy, Harvard Univer- sity, University of Paris and Simmons College School of Library Science. He has had several years of experience in the book trade and various phases of Library work. We anticipate his work will prove of great value to the Library and the town.
Nearly every department of the Library has shown an increased volume of business either in circulation or service rendered. There have been 1,154 new borrowers registered this year. There are now 84,481 volumes in the Library, which include 2,996 books catalogued during the year. To fill the large demand for periodicals several new magazines were purchased, which brings the total to 251 periodicals provided for all the Libraries either by gift or subscription. The 24,872 pictures in the Picture Collection continue to have a large circulation. The increase of 487 pictures borrowed showed a total use of 17,109 pictures.
The growth in the Juvenile circulation, both at the Main Library and the Montrose Branch, shows the children of Wakefield are reading. The increased number of schoolrooms has meant a larger number of school de- posits. The total school circulation is 18,056 which is a gain of 1,311. Work with the schools is continued by interesting the children through visits to the class rooms by the librarians who tell stories and stimulate reading, and also by visits of classes to the Libraries. At the Main Library 23 classes have visited, and 11 of these have received instruction in the use of the Library and catalogue. Similar work is carried on at the Branch
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Libraries. Five Scout Troops and five kindergartens have also visited the Library for observation and stories.
A "Summer Sail" interested 400 children in reading during the vaca- tion period, and at the conclusion 200 children were shown moving pictures. There have been 32 story hours held for pre-school children with an aver- age attendance of 45, while the older children have averaged 46 at 17 story hours.
Book deposits have been sent to the Girl Scout Day Camp, the Boit Home, and three new deposits have been sent to the two Fire Stations and the Police Station.
The Main Library and the Greenwood and Montrose Branches have done a steadily increasing amount of reference work, particularly with Junior and Senior High pupils. At the Main Library alone reference ques- tions answered average 360 per month, and often a total of over 500 ques- tions in a single month. The added reference work with the school pupils has created a crowded condition at all of the Libraries, which in turn has caused a discipline problem. Although this is now being controlled, it is felt that such a condition exists, particularly at the Main Library and that some definite changes must be made to relieve the situation. Hence, it is hoped, before another year passes we may have a Youth Room for reading, studying and reference at the Main Library. This will not only make better use of the rooms available for library work, but at the same time will make The Reading Room available to students and adults for research and reading, as originally intended.
All the libraries and departments have arranged displays of books and material suitable to seasons and current interests. Seven different dis- plays from our Art Collection have been exhibited in the Balcony. In the Lecture Hall Mr. Joseph H. Fanck has shown his paintings and Mrs. Robert V. Campbell displayed and demonstrated hooked rugs.
In connection with United Nations Week, the Library had an educa- tional program on two evenings, showing films and providing recorded music of United Nations countries.
A microfilm reader was purchased in the fall and with the co-opera- tion of the Wakefield Daily Item, arrangements have been made to micro- film early issues and recent copies of the "Item." Over a period of time it is planned to microfilm all "Items" on file. This process will not only preserve the newspaper records, but will also release a large amount of storage space.
There has been some re-arranging of library facilities this year. The pamphlet file and indexes have been moved to the Reading Room where with other material they will be more accessible for reference work. A desk for the circulation librarian has been placed in the main lobby, and the file of music records has been moved to the upper floor.
This fall, under the direction of the new librarian, changes in library procedures have been made. Many new books now wear plastic covers, the borrower's card has been changed to an identification card, and new overdue postal cards, and gift acknowledgment forms have been printed. In the office, budget account and central supply order systems have been set up.
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Several physical changes have taken place to keep our beautiful build- ing in good condition. Painting, upholstering, plumbing repairs and gen- eral maintenance have been done. At Montrose we found it necessary to change the lighting and make general improvements.
Many people have shown their interest in the library through the medium of gifts. Through the generosity of the Diamond Manufacturing Company, who donated a booth, the Library was able to participate in the Pageant of Progress sponsored by the local Lions' Club. Appreciated gifts of flowers were received from the Wakefield Garden Club and the Col. James Hartshorne House Association, and the Christmas decorations do- nated by Mrs. Albert W. Rockwood and Mr. Lucius M. Beebe. The Trus- tees appreciate the generous gift of space in the Wakefield Daily Item for monthly book lists and special articles. We express our gratitude to the shop of the High School Industrial Arts Department for the making of several book cases, and to the Wakefield Trust Company for a large num- ber of printed bookmarks.
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