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Third Episode The General and Fame
Scene I The Gloom of the Revolution
Place: Washington's Winter Quarters at Valley Forge Time: February, 1778.
Characters
General Washington
Governor Patrick Henry
Jack Atwood David Shaw
Secretary to Washington
Lawrence Shaw
Lady Washington
Gertrude Laine
Mrs. Thompson
Miriam Hanson William Holmes
Peter Van Dyn
Fourth Episode
The Statesman and Immortality
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A Nation's Homage Place: Bridge just south of Trenton, N. J. Time: April, 1789
Characters
President-elect Washington
Deborah Brown
Annis Stockton
Parson
Angelina
Flower Girls
Jack Atwood Arlene Washburn Martha Shaw David Pratt
Aili Paananen Margaret Oakland, Marie Bolduc, Marjorie Dempsey, Thalia Eames, Hazel Shaw
Presentation of Diplomas Rev. William I. Ward
Chairman of the School Committee
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GRADUATES
Adelaide Atwood
John Everett Atwood, Jr. Edward Homer Bolduc
Ireton Bumpus
Lawrence Shaw Cole Irene Alice Collins
Doris Marguerite Dionne
Irene Helen Ducas
Flora Ann Fernandez
Albert Frederick Fowler
Nelson Joseph Garnett
Eino Halunen
John Halunen
Miriam Antonette Hanson
William Russell Holmes
Anna Mary Joseph
Eleanor Kenney
Gertrude Marie Laine
Walter Edward Miller
Gladys May Moreau
Clifford Alfred Morris
Bernadette Blanche Parent
David Stillman Pratt
Elsie Howe Robbins
Grace Mary Silva
Joseph Silva
Manuel Pina Silva
Minna Agnes Silva
Joseph Gomes Viega
Dana Shaw Ward
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REPORT OF THE BENJAMIN ELLIS SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
Carver, Mass., Jan. 14, 1933
The erection of the new grade school building at South Carver has been the most important matter before the town for several years.
At the annual 1931 town meeting a committee com- posed of Ruel S. Gibbs, Mrs. Annie S. Boardway, and Rev. M. Walker Coe was appointed to look into the school house conditions at South Carver. They were to make a report with plans and recommendations at the annual meeting of 1932. An appropriation of $100.00 was voted for the use of this committee of which $11.00 was paid to H. C. McFarlin for a plan of the school lot, leaving a balance in this account of $89.00. Many meetings were held, new buildings were inspected in various towns and, architects Edwin Luce of Marion and Harry L. Meacham Associates of Worcester were consulted for plans and estimates.
The committee were unanimous in condemning the old building and recommending a new two room building with all up to date features.
Both sets of plans and estimates, one in brick the other in wood, with the committee recommendations were pre- sented at the 1932 town meeting. The matter was thorough- ly discussed but due to the interest and lack of time an ad- journed session of the town meeting was held to complete action on the matter.
At this adjourned meeting it was voted to appropriate $18,000.00 for a new building at South Carver. An appro- priation of $500.00 was also made to furnish the same. A committee consisting of Ruel S. Gibbs, Mrs. Eleanor L. Shaw, Rev. W. I. Ward, Mrs. Winifred F. Shaw and Ellis D. Atwood were appointed as a building committee.
The first meeting of this committee was held March
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28, 1932 and organized with Ruel S. Gibbs, Chairman and Mrs. Eleanor L. Shaw as Secretary. It was unanimously voted to name the new school, The Benjamin Ellis Schoo', in remembrance of one of the old Iron Masters of the town who left a trust fund, the income of which was to be used for the teaching of the school at South Carver. It was unanimously voted to adopt the plans of Harry L. Meacham Associates of Worcester. After various meetings and con- sultations with Mr. Meacham, the final plans and speci- fications were accepted by the committee. The bids were opened at a public meeting, June 3, 1932. On June 8th it was voted to award the contracts which after final ad- justments were as follows :- Serafino Montanaro of Provi- dence, general contract $12,546.60, Alfred L. Pappi of Ware- ham, electrical work $438.00, John E. Corbridge of South Swansea, plumbing, $1,766.00 and Taylor Heating Co. of Providence, heating and ventilating $2,106.00.
The destruction of the old building was turned over to Mr. Eldred S. Mosher at no expense to the Town. Mr. Mosher, in payment for the same, trucked and stored away the furnishings and replaced them in the new building. The small out building and automatic pump were sold to the general contractor for $50.00 which amount was deducted from his payments. The old heating plant was sold to the Methodist Church at South Carver for $1.00. This sum has been turned over to the Town Treasurer. The old school house bell has been placed in the library.
Work was started June 13th and the building was ac- cepted for use by the School Committee and dedicated Sept. 9th. At these exercises a handsome flag was presented to the school by the architect, Mr. Meacham. It was raised to the mast head by Mrs. Meacham. Since then the build- ing has been entirely completed.
A description of the building by Harry L. Meacham Associates is as follows :-
The new school building is 49 feet by 59 feet in size, one story and basement in height, and has a pitch roof.
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The building is of a modified Colonial design, well suited to the site which it occupies, with exterior walls of Tapes- try brick of a full range of red shades, laid up with a white mortar joint, and trimmed with cast stone.
All exterior brick walls are backed up with hollow load bearing tile, insuring dry walls at all times. The roof is covered with Abestos slate of a Sea Green Shade. All interior finish and trim are of North Carolina Pine, stain- ed and varnished.
On the main floor of the building are located two Class Rooms each of 42 pupil capacity, making the total capa- city of the new building 84 pupils.
Each Class Room has ample natural light from the left side of the pupils, and is equipped with a Chicago type of wardrobe located at the rear of the room, as well as a book-case and teacher's closet. All class room windows are of the Austral ventilating type, assuring maximum ventilation without drafts, and the window sills are of Buff color brick.
The black-boards are of the best quality natural slate, with bulletin boards and tack boards of Celotex. All class room ceilings are of Celotex tile, providing perfect accoustics in these rooms.
Also on this floor are located the Supply Room as well as the Teacher's Rest Room, the latter having private toilet facilities, as well as a coat closet for each teacher. Toilet Rooms for both boys and the girls are located on the first floor, are well lighted and have floors of Asphalt Tile. All toilet compartments are of sheet steel finished in Gray enamel. All plumbing fixtures are of Vitreous China, and the toilet rooms are well ventilated by means of an exhaust fan.
A corridor 8 feet in width is provided, having exits at each end of the building, and so divided by means of Smoke Screens, that maximum safety is assured the pupils in case of fire. Corridor Floors are of Battleship Linoleum.
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In the basement of the building, which is extremely well lighted, are located a Play Room, also the Boiler Room and Fuel Room.
The Play Room is 28 feet by 57 feet in size and is for use in cold or stormy weather. It is well lighted by means of 15 windows located on three sides of the room, and ample exit to the outside is provided by means of a ramp.
Adjoining the Play Room is located the Kitchenette, which can be equipped for the preparation of hot school lunches.
All lighting fixtures throughout the building are of the most modern type for school house use, and the building is also equipped with electric fire alarm system, as well as electric clocks. Each class room is wired for a radio receiving set.
Heating of the building is by means of a vapor system of steam. Ventilation is provided for by means of elec- trically driven ventilating units installed in each class room, and two foot warmers have been installed in the Corridor, one near each entrance to the building.
A steel septic tank of 1000 gallons capacity and a tile field have been installed for the disposal of sewerage from the building, and a motor driven pump and pressure storage tank provide for an ample supply of pure water from driven wells.
The grounds at the front of the building have been grad- ed, seeded and planted, a circular drive-way of ample width constructed, and a steel flag-pole 25 feet in height has been purchased and erected.
Also granolithic walks and drip strips have been con- structed around the building.
Since the completion of the building the School Committee have installed oil heat which the Building Committee were unanimous in advocating.
The work of your Committee has been completed :-- the building is in use and speaks for itself. We were very
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fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Meacham as archi- tect. He relieved the Committee of practically all details and it is due to his efforts that the school was completed on schedule and within the appropriation. In closing we wish to submit the reports of the funds appropriated for our use.
Report of School Investigating Committee
Appropriation
$100.00
Paid H. C. McFarlin (survey of lot) $11.00
11.00
Balance Unexpended $89.00
Report of Furnishings Account
Appropriation
$500.00
Expenditures
P. Derby Co., desks $233.50
Kenney Brs. & Walkins, window
shades, ink wells, toilet fixtures, etc. 127.47
William Egger, furniture 44.85
Powrie & Ryder, furnishings 1.50
Charles E. Gray, clocks
26.77
Alfred L. Pappi, lights
13.25
A. D. Griffith, paint, etc.
13.65
Labor
15.80
Miscellaneous, Supplies & Expenses 7.90
$484.69
Balance Unexpended
$15.31
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Report of School House Construction Account
Appropriation
$18,000.00
Expenditures
Serafino Montanaro, (general contract)
$12,546.60
John E. Corbridge, (plumbing contract) 1,766.00
Taylor Heating Co. (vent & heating)
2,106.00
Alfred L. Pappi, (electrical contract)
438.00
Harry L. Meacham, Associates
(contract) 1,018.86
Incidentals (advertising, postage,
39.41
surveying, etc.)
$17,914.87
Balance unexpended $85.13
Respectfully submitted,
RUEL S. GIBBS
ELLIS D. ATWOOD
ELEANOR L. SHAW
WINIFRED F. SHAW
WILLIAM I. WARD
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS PLYMOUTH SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Carver, Plymouth County
Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Carver qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs to meet at the Town Hall in said Carver on Monday the 6th day of March 1933 at 8:45 o'clock in the forenoon then and there to act on the following articles.
Art. 1. To see if the Town will authorize the Town Treasurer with the Approval of the Selectmen to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1st, 1933.
Art. 2. To see if the Town will Authorize the Selectmen to prosecute, compromise or defend suits for or against the Town.
Art. 3. To decide when taxes shall become due.
Art. 4. To choose all necessary Town Officers not elec- ted by ballot.
Art. 5. To see what disposition the Town will make of the dog fund.
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Art. 6. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town charges for the ensuing year.
Art. 7. To see what pay the town will vote the Treasur- er, Collector of Taxes and other Town Officers for the ensuing year.
Art. 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sum of money for the observance of Memorial Day and act thereto.
Art. 9. To see if the Town will vote to accept cemetery funds and act anything thereon or thereto.
Art. 10. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the use of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture and Choose a Town Director as provided in Section 41 and 45 of Revised Chapter 128 of the General Laws and act thereto.
Art. 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money not to exceed Seventy-Five Dollars (75) for rental for the American Legion. Money to be paid to the Commander of the Sons of Veterans and act thereon or thereto. (By request).
Art. 12. To see if the Town of Carver will instruct the members of the School Board of Carver to award all con- tracts for transportation of school pupils in said town only after duly advertising the routes for competitive bids and duly considering the same.
Art. 13. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a com- mittee of five (5) to consider amending the By-laws of the Finance Committee, and report back at a special Town Meeting to be called for that purpose if necessary and act thereon or thereto.
Art. 14. To see if the Town will vote to have the Board
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of Public Welfare appoint an investigator of all applicants for aid; that said investigator shall be a local resident in no way connected with said Board, compensation for said investigator to be arranged by Board of Public Welfare or act thereon.
Art. 15. To see if the Town will vote to order the Town of Carver School Committee to close the School at Carver Center, known as the Special School, at the end of the present school year and transfer the pupils therein back to their proper grades or act thereon.
Art. 16. To see if the Town will vote to order its Town Officers to advertise for bids on all supplies purchased locally, said advertisements to be posted on the bulletin boards at the Town Hall and the Post Offices in Carver, or act thereon.
Art. 17. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the fund known as The Gasoline Tax received from the State under Acts and Resolves, General Court 1932, Chapter 243, Section 1 from the Assessors' account to a special fund to be known as the Unemployment Relief Fund, said fund to be expended under the joint supervision of the Selectmen and Department heads and act thereon or thereto.
Art. 18. To see if the Town will vote to discontinue the old Federal Road, so called from Tremont St., South to the road leading from the Shoestring Village to the Old Benjamin Wrightington Homestead and act anything there- on or thereto.
Art. 19. To choose all necessary town officers, the fol- lowing officers to be voted for all on one ballot viz:
Moderator, Treasurer, Town Clerk, Collector of Taxes, Three Auditors, Three Constables, Three Herring Com- mitteemen, One School Committeeman and one Tree War- den each for one year. One Assessor, One Selectman, One School Committeeman, One Cemetery Commissioner, One
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Park Commissioner, One Member of Public Welfare and Two Library Trustees each for Three Years.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting up attested copies thereof, at the several places designated by vote of the town seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting.
The polls will be open at 12 o'clock noon and will be open for at least four hours.
Hereof fail not and make due returns of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands this 8th day of February in the year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Three.
HERBERT A. STANLY FRANK H. COLE EARL B. WARE
A true copy Attest.
Selectmen of Carver
SUMMARY BY THE SELECTMEN AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Of Appropriations, Balances and Recommendations Tabulated for the use of Voters in Town Meeting March 6th, 1933
1932 Appropriation
Ret'd to Recommended
General Government
$5,200.00
Spent $4,837.45
Overdraft
Treasury $362.55
$4,500.00
Health
2,000.00
2,655.70
$655.70
3,000.00
Public Welfare and
6,000.00
6,962.45
962.45
9,000.00
Old Age Assistance
2,500.00
2,695.29
195.29
2,700.00
Military Aid
State Aid
200.00
120.00
80.00
150.00
Police
750.00
678.03
71.97
500.00
Snow
500.00
343.16
156.84
500.00
Weights and Measures
150.00
106.68
43.32
150.00
Unclassified & Memorial Day
500.00
657.98*
157.98
500.00
Chapter 81 Highways
State
6,800.00
Town
6,800.00
13,599.92
08
6,800.00
Fires
700.00
729.51*
29.51
500.00
Machinery
1,000.00
999.66
.34
3,800.00
Aid to Agriculture
100.00
100.00
100.00
. .
.
1933
100
Cemeteries
425.00
339.07
85.93
375.00
Parks
1,675.00
1,623.21
51.79
200.00
Library
350.00
344.83
5.17
350.00
Bridges
400.00
399.29
71
475.00
Tree Warden
1,500.00
1,490.96
9.04
750.00
Gypsy Moths
1,500.00
1,479.10
20.90
1,500.00
Notes
2,000.00
Interest
300.00
389.16*
89.16
725.00
Schools
33,000.00
33,427.71
34,025.00
Reserve Fund
500.00
275.65
500.00
Fire Equipment
792.00
776.97
15.03
325.00
Special Highway Account
200.00
197.57
2.43
200.00
Soldiers Relief
500.00
417.69
82.31
400.00
Public Safety Committee
200.00
149.73
50.27
150.00
American Legion
200.00
175.00
25.00
75.00
Center Street
Chapter 90
2,000.00
State
500.00
3,000.00
County
500.00
.
Tremont Street
2,000.00
Land Damage
124.00
124.00
Old Home Day
500.00
500.00
.
.
200.00
.
101
Pine City Road
600.00
596.84
3.16
South Precinct Celebration
300.00
212.00
88.00
So. Carver School House Committee
100.00
11.00
89.00
So. Carver School House Construction
3,000.00
Notes
10,000.00
Taken from Treasury
4,911.87
17,911.87
So. Carver School House Furniture
500.00
484.69
15.31
*Taken from Reserve Fund. Unclassified $157.98; Fires 29.51; Interest. $89.16.
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INDEX
Appropriation
100
Assessors' Report.
.31
Auditor's Report
19
Births Recorded, 1932.
70
Cemetery Account. 12, 40
Condition of Town Treasury.
6
Constables' Report for 1932
65
Deaths Recorded, 1932
71
Fire Account.
46
Forest Warden.
46
General Government Account.
37
Gypsy Moth Account.
39
Health and Sanitation Account
20
Highway Dept., Chapter 81
56
Jury List.
64
Library Account
23
Licenses issued.
72
Machinery Account
21
Marriages, Recorded 1932.
69
Officers and Committees, 1932
3
Park Account.
47
Perpetual Care Funds
12
Police.
43
Public Library
61
Public Welfare Account.
19
Report of the Treasurer of Old Home Day Association. 66
Report of Benjamin Ellis School Construction Committee 90
School Department Report. .73
74
Sealer of Weights and Measures Account.
63
Snow Account
39
State Aid Account.
19
School Superintendent's Report.
77
Special School Report. .
80
School Nurse's Report.
82
Summary by the Selectmen and Finance Committee.
100
Tax Collector's Report.
17
Town Clerk's Report
69
Town Warrant. 96
7
Tree Warden Account.
52
Treasurer's Account.
Trustees of Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture. 24
Unclassified Account 21
School Committee Report.
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