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The matter of school costs I have not emphasized. Med- field is heavily taxed, but nevertheless, wishes to do all it can for its pupils. We cannot expect to accomplish as much with small per-pupil appropriations as other places do with larger ones, further reductions would seriously cripple us. Our gross expenditure and our net cost, after State reimbursement, are shown in the following diagram, which also shows the relative division of the funds, as com- pared with all towns of our group (small towns with high schools) and all cities and towns of the State.
SCHOOL COSTS, 1933-34
Medfield
1
2
3 4
5
-14.71-
$78.69 per pupil
State reim- bursement
Group 3 (small towns)
1
2
3 4
5
$82.68
-16.59
Massachusetts towns
1
2
3.4
5
$88.22
-9.17-
1-Operation, repairs
2-Health, general control, miscellaneous
3-Transportation of pupils
4 Books, supplies
5-Instruction
In each case the small line underneath, at the right, indi- ·cates the reimbursement from state funds to a smaller net cost.
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These comments are made, not in any spirit of dis- satisfaction or lack of appreciation but simply that the con- ditions may be definitely known and decision and appropri- ations be made on the basis of knowledge. For all confi- dence and support I have had from you as members of the School Committee, and from my co-workers, the teachers and from the pupils and townspeople I return my sincere thanks.
Respectfully submitted, LYMAN R. ALLEN.
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REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I submit herewith my report as principal of the high school for the year 1934.
In June a class of 19 was graduated. The program of graduation is given herewith.
Of this graduating class, nine are continuing their edu- cation at advanced schools or by correspondence.
This year's senior class is smaller, and an entering class of about 38 next fall should bring our total membership from the 153 of this year to approximately 175 for next year. This will certainly be the case if, as now seems prob- able, the compulsory school age is raised to 18 years.
The program of courses as suggested in the report of last year is being adopted without too abrupt a change. Several courses have been broadened to include more gen- eral and more modern material. In this connection it is interesting to note that the colleges are growing more and more liberal in the material which they will accept for entrance credit. But while they are liberalizing their entrance requirements so far as subjects are concerned, they are placing more and more emphasis on the high school record and personality of candidates for entrance. This means that mental ability, habits of study, persever- ance, ability to think, and ability to work on their own initiative instead of being prodded, are the things which count most. No pupil should attempt to enter college un- less during his high school course, he has been able and willing to do better than and more than average work.
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In no case can a pupil be recommended for entrance to college unless his marks in all the subjects required by that college are of at least B grade.
The morale and spirit of loyalty in the school is pro- gressively better this year than before. Attendance, espe- cially in the matter of tardiness, has been improved. The student council is taking the responsibility for many of the activities outside the class-room and is getting the support of the pupils in this work much better than ever before. The council is taking care of traffic problems, corridor and lunch period discipline, assemblies, social affairs, etc. Through the work of the council we are getting the stu- dent body to realize that the reputation of the school de- pends largely upon themselves, and that the more they are able and willing to assume the responsibility for their con- duct and study habits, the better the school will be.
In closing I wish to thank you and the School Committee for your kind assistance during the year.
Respectfully submitted, ALTON H. HARTFORD.
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REPORT OF THE DRAWING SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I am submitting my report as supervisor of drawing in the Medfield Schools.
Public school art reflects increasingly the growing de- mand in art for broad planes of color and simplicity of design with less elaboration, adornment, and detail; hence we are now drawing larger, more vigorous figures in our illustrations, with broad, free, colorful strokes of crayon and large brushfuls of paint. If the casual observers think we have too much freedom in this work, they should note the child's enjoyment in creating, his quick response to new problems, his enthusiasm for the art periods and his constant desire to make pictures in connection with his other school work.
The Medfield schools have lost less than most, during the depression, thanks to the wisdom of those people in control of the situation.
There has been growth in interest and skill in all the high school classes during the past year since a room has again been available at the Ralph Wheelock School. How- ever, it has entailed the long walk across the town. There can be no possible criticism of these pupils' actions or accomplishments while in the drawing classes ; we have all looked forward to these periods and many pupils have come back regularly for extra work after school, but we expect soon to find a still better place for this work at the high school .:
The mechanical class is better in every way since limit- ing the course to Juniors and Seniors. We find they do
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better work with a year of free hand drawing as a founda- tion; and of course geometry helps too.
The grades improve steadily. This year, we are making a great effort to have our drawing outlines correspond more accurately with the work of the Boston public schools, especially in design. Their fine course has taken over thirty years to complete, so we ought to try to adapt some of it to our small schools. It takes time and planning to work this in without spoiling some of the best work on our old outlines, but some progress is being made every month towards this goal. The cooperation of the teachers is helping this work, though it means extra time and study for them.
Our June exhibition was held as usual, and well attended.
The children won 18 prizes in the S. P. C. A. contest, last March.
I am grateful to all who helped make this year successful.
Sincerely submitted, EVELYN H. JUDD.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The routine physical examinations of the pupils have ·been completed and it is most gratifying to report a com- plete absence of impetigo, scabies (itch), and pediculosis (lice). These three easily contracted conditions have been troublesome in the past and their entire absence thus far this year demonstrates results from the developing of good health habits.
Defects as noted and reported to parents were as follows :
Enlarged or diseased tonsils 34
Enlarged glands 13
Heart murmurs 8
Hardened wax in ears 3
Chronic ear disease 2
Spinal curvature 1
The response to these reports and the efforts made by the parents to eliminate or improve these faults have been better than usual.
The teeth of the children are for the most part in very good condition-the result of the dental clinics held during the past two years. However, it is much to be desired that these clinics continue in order that these truly excellent conditions may be lasting.
Our effort to maintain a high percentage of immunity to diphtheria among the children is being continued each year at the pre-school clinic where toxin-anti-toxin is adminis- tered to all who desire it.
Respectfully submitted,
H. L. PARK, M.D.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I hereby submit my annual report for the Town of Medfield.
Medfield shared in the wave of minor epidemics last win- ter. During the early months of 1934 we had several cases of whooping cough. In the spring this was followed with measles and this fall with chicken-pox. Very fortunately we had no serious after-effects with these various diseases.
The Chadwick clinic was held in March. This clinic was held under the supervision of the State Department of Health for further check up of children who have been ex- posed to tuberculosis. Each child has an X-ray of his chest and a thorough physical examination by physicians well trained for this type of work. Nine of the twelve recom- mended were re-examined and found improved. Four new cases were examined here or at the Norfolk County Hospital.
At the summer Health Camp at Braintree one of our boys spent eight weeks. He came home well rested and. his general condition improved. This is a worthy use of funds raised by the Christmas Seal Sales.
At the Pre-School Clinic, held in May, twenty-four chil- dren were examined by Dr. Park and a few minor defects found. As a result of this physical examination some of these defects were corrected and the children are in a better physical condition. At the same time thirty-three children were immunized to diphtheria, in co-operation with the: Visiting Nursing Association.
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DENTAL CLINIC
. We were able to conduct only four dental clinics this past year and we tried to take the most urgent and needy cases. Fifty-seven pupils were treated, with a total of eighty extractions, fillings, and cleansings. All children need dental care and we hope we can again offer it to those who would otherwise not have it.
Through the various activities the school may accom- plish a great deal to maintain and improve the health of the school child, and to educate him to care for his own health.
Routine class room inspections have been made, also home visits whenever necessary.
I want to thank the parents and teachers for their co- operation this past year.
Respectfully submitted,
MARTHA E. BLOOD, R.N.
SCHOOL CENSUS, OCTOBER 1, 1934
Registration
5-6 yrs.
7-13
14-15
Total
Boys
27
108
41
176
Girls
27
138
31
196
Total
54
246
72
372
Distribution
In public schools
52
235
57
344
In private schools
2
11
9
22
In vocational schools
2
2
In State institutions
1
1
In no schools
3
3
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TEACHERS' DIRECTORY, DECEMBER 31, 1934
Name Lyman R. Allen
Position
Sup't of Schools
(Graduate study in parentheses) Diplomas and Degrees Bridgewater Normal (4); Harvard, S.B .; Columbia, A.M .; (Harvard)
HANNAH ADAMS PFAFF (HIGH) SCHOOL
Alton H. Hartford Principal; History Science
Robert D. Russell
Math .; Social Science
Roger A. Hardy
Commercial
Boston University, A.B. (Boston University) Tufts, A.B.
Boston University, B.S. (Hyannis Teachers' Col- lege) ; (Boston Univer- sity) Boston University, A.B.
Anne H. Gray
English; Latin; Math.
Isabel G. Chisholm Commercial
Loretta M. Clarke French; Latin
Elsie E. W. Davis
English; Biology
R. Estelle Harlow
Grades 7 and 6
Salem Teachers' College, B.S. Radcliffe College, A. B .; University of Toulouse Plymouth Normal, (Har- vard) Framingham Teachers' College
RALPH WHEELOCK SCHOOL
Dorothy J. Brown Principal, Grade 6
Bridgewater Teachers' Col- lege, (University Exten- sion) Boston Teachers' College, B.S. in Ed.
Mary E. Gallant Grade 5
Elizabeth S. Buck Grade 4
Elizabeth L. Crombie Grade 3
Alice C. Murphy Grade 2
Collegiate Institute; North Adams Teachers' College Keene Normal (University Extension) Framingham Teachers' College Hyannis Teachers' College
Anna M. Daddario Grade 1
Evelyn H. Judd Drawing Supervisor Mass. Normal Art (4) ; (Normal Art; Holyoke; Quincy) Martha E. Blood School Nurse Framingham Hospital, R.N. (3); (Floating Hospital)
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ATTENDANCE RECORD 1933-34 (COMPARED WITH 1932-33 AND 1931-32)
Ave.
Ave.
To.
Ave.
% Att. Mem. % Att. Mem. % Att.
Grade
Teacher
Mem.
Mem.
32-33
31-32
XII, P. G.
Roger A. Hardy
29
23.6
93.8
21.0
91.9
17.8
95.7
XI
Isabel Chisholm
15
14.8
95.6
19.9
95.8
18.6
92.7
X
Helen E. Barksdale
29
28.6
94.9
17.0
96.6
22.8
96.1
IX
Loretta M. Clarke
23
21.0
95.0
31.4
95.7
20.7
94.3
VIII
D. Vincent Kenefick
27
26.9
96.2
28.0
97.0
38.8
95.8
VII
R. Estelle Harlow Total, Junior-Senior High
163
151.0 95.0
151.3
95.6
146.6
Dorothy J. Brown
47
43.1
92.5
38.5
96.0
40.6
95.3
VI
R. Estelle Harlow
V
G. Evelun Oliver
33
31.7
90.8
36.6
95.4
40.6 94.1
IV
Elizabeth S. Buck
39
35.1
93.2
30.5
91.9
39.0
94.0
III
Elizabeth L. Crombie
42
36.7
90.5
33.2
94.3
33.5
91.8
II
Katherine M. Drogue
46
42.4
88.6
42.7
92.4
37.5
94.3
I
Anna M. Daddario
44
39.2
90.0
40.4
91.4
48.1
93.1
Total elementary
251
228.2
90.9
230.0
93.3
239.3
Total, both schools
414
379.2 92.5
381.3
94.2
385.9
94.4
1
Elaine Benedict
40
36.1
94.1
34.0
95.8
27.9
96.2
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GRADUATING EXERCISES
of the CLASS OF NINETEEN-THIRTY-FOUR Wednesday, June Twentieth
PROGRAM
Music by School Orchestra Invocation
Songs by High School Chorus "Sweet Miss Mary"
"Moonlight and Starlight"
Selected Rev. Jason G. Miller
Neidlinger Foster
DEBATE
Resolved-"That the powers of the President of the United States should be substantially increased as a permanent policy."
Chairman-Louise Kingsbury
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
John Lantz Irene Benjamin
Ruth Williamson
Hollis Hobbs
Ocran Knehr Priscilla Kingsbury
Music by School Orchestra Selected
REBUTTAL SPEECHES OF DEBATE
Announcement of Decision of Judges Mr. Lyman R. Allen, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Harold F. Stevens, School Committee Mr. D. Vincent Kenefick, Teacher of Economics
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Songs by High School Chorus "On Venice Waters" "Fair Napoli" "Fair Cuba"
Roeder Italian Folk Song De Fuentes
Award of Hannah Adams Club Prize Mrs. Elton Faass, President of the Club
Song by High School Chorus "June Song" Mitchell
Award of Diplomas and Certificates Mr. Harold F. Stevens, School Committee
Benediction Rev. Jason G. Miller
Class Colors Green and Gold
Class Motto "Tonight we launch, where shall we anchor?"
Honor Pupils Priscilla Kingsbury Louise Kingsbury Phyllis Laverty Ruth Williamson
John Belmont Irene Benjamin Paul Cheney Pauline Cheney Hollis Hobbs
Ocran Knehr John Lantz
Helen Lucy
Winthrop Johnson
Marian Kingsbury
Robert Meaney Arthur Rogers Natalie Werner Richard Wills
Wilfrid Wills
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INDEX
BOOK I.
Town Officers
3
Inspector of Animal's Report
7
Assessors' Report
8
Report of Dog Officer
11
Police Department Report
12
Fire Engineers' Report
16
Report of Water and Sewerage Board
19
Weights and Measures 22
Public Library Report
24
Cemetery Commissioners' Report
26
List of Jurors
27
Collector's Report 29
Cemetery Trust Funds 41
Report of Town Accountant 45
Town Trust Funds
63
Schedule of Town Property and Insurance
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BOOK II.
Town Clerk's Records
Vital Statistics
Births 3
Marriages
4
Deaths 6
Town Meetings
7
School Department Report
Report of School Committee 43
:
285th ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF MEDFIELD
MEDA
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YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1935
TRANSCRIPT PRESS, INC. DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Coward D. Samper Died November 11, 1935
TOWN OFFICERS
1935
Moderator
FRANK D. MCCARTHY
Town Clerk
GRACE W. EVERETT
Treasurer
BESSIE L. HAMANT
Collector of Taxes AMOS C. KINGSBURY
Selectmen
FRANK G. HALEY . Term expires 1936
CHARLES W. HAIGH . Term expires 1937
CHARLES F. ALLEN Term expires 1938
Assessors
CHARLES F. BRYANT Term expires 1936
NELSON G. TIBBETTS . Term expires 1937
HARRY E. CONWAY . Term expires 1938
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School Committee
HAROLD F. STEVENS Term expires 1936 A. HOWARD WILLIAMSON Term expires 1937
FRANK H. CLOUGH Term expires 1938
Water and Sewerage Board
IRA F. PENNIMAN Term expires 1936
FRED A. SMITH Term expires 1937
PETER PEDERZINI Term expires 1938
Trustees of the Public Library
NELLIE T. KEYOU Term expires 1936
A. HOWARD WILLIAMSON .Term expires 1936
JAMES L. ATHERTON Term expires 1937
THEODORE B. PEDERSON Term expires 1937
FRANK H. CLOUGH, M. D. Term expires 1938
ANNE C. DONLAN Term expires 1938
Board of Health
MADELEINE I. HARDING Term expires 1936 GEORGE W. HINKLEY Term expires 1937 A. RITCHEY STAGG, M. D. . Term expires 1938
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Cemetery Commissioners
JOSEPH A. ROBERTS Term expires 1936
PETER PEDERZINI . Term expires 1937
JOHN R. MILLER
Term expires 1938
Park and Planning Board
JOSEPH L. MARCIONETTE . Term expires 1936
FRED A. SMITH Term expires 1937
PHILLIPS DENNETT Term expires 1938
GUY V. SCRIBNER Term expires 1939
ALFRED HEWINS Term expires 1940
Tree Warden
GEORGE L. L. ALLEN
Constables
FRED C. CHICK WALTER P. REYNOLDS
COLEMAN J. HOGAN
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE SELECTMEN
Engineers of the Fire Department ALLAN A. KINGSBURY EDGAR W. ALLEN
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Registrars of Voters
JOEL E. HEARD Term expires 1936
LOUISE BRENNAN Term expires 1937
ALEXANDER McLEAN
Term expires 1938
Superintendent of Streets
JOEL H. STRATTON
Inspector of Animals
GEORGE S. CHENEY
Inspector of Provisions
AMOS C. KINGSBURY
Burial Agent
JULIUS A. FITTS
Pound Keeper
ALPHONSO ALLEN
Field Drivers and Fence Viewers
ALLAN A. KINGSBURY FRED C. CHICK
COLEMAN J. HOGAN
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Police Officers
COLEMAN J. HOGAN, Chief
FRED C. CHICK WALTER P. REYNOLDS
DANIEL C. HINKLEY
ARTHUR V. KENNEDY
Keeper of the Lockup
FRED C: CHICK
Dog Officer
COLEMAN J. HOGAN
Measurers of Wood and Bark
ALDEN H. WHEELER GEORGE C. THRASHER
Public Weighers
ROBERT YOUNG R. C. NOWERS
EUGENE L. TEBBETTS NAPOLEON DUHAMEL ARCHER W. McFARLAND
Superintendent of Moth Work
GEORGE L. L. ALLEN
Forest Warden
ALLAN A. KINGSBURY
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Special Officers
CHARLES W. BROWNING
ARTHUR V. KENNEDY
JOHN CAMPBELL
RODMAN C. NOWERS
EDWIN F. PENNIMAN
MICHAEL HORGAN
CHARLES W. BROOKS
MYRON D. PLACE
Town Accountant
FRANCIS M. BIBBY
Term expires 1936
Town Counsel
FRANK D. MCCARTHY
Finance Committee
FREDERICK LAVERTY
Term expires 1936
PETER PEDERZINI Term expires 1936
JOEL E. GOLDTHWAIT Term expires 1936
JOSEPH L. MARCIONETTE Term expires 1937
*EDWARD H. SAWYER Term expires 1937
CARLTON W. KINGSBURY Term expires 1937
WILLIAM A. WEIKER Term expires 1938
GEORGE A. B. DABNEY Term expires 1938
ALEXANDER McLEAN Term expires 1938
* Deceased
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
January 1, 1936
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my annual report for the past year.
During the year I quarantined nine dogs which had bitten nine different people, and after fourteen days I examined these dogs for signs of Rabies, of which they showed none and I released them.
I received orders November 20, 1935, from the Director of Livestock Disease Control, to make a complete inspec- tion of the condition of all stables and cattle, swine, sheep, and goats in this town, inspection to be completed on or before January 1, 1936, which has been done. I visited thirty-three stables, in which were kept three hundred and sixty-three cattle, six hundred and forty swine, three sheep, and no goats. I found these stables and animals nearly one hundred per cent clean.
The cattle are tested for tuberculosis at least once a year and we have not had a reactor in this town for over three years.
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Very truly yours,
GEORGE S. CHENEY,
Inspector of Animals
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ASSESSORS' REPORT 1935
Town Appropriations
$131,118.03
State Tax
3,895.00
Chapter 41
13.70
Chapter 391
40.00
County Tax
2,917.65
Overlay
1,926.61
Total
$139,910.99
Estimated Receipts :
Income Tax
$5,332.04
Corporation Taxes
936.99
Race Tracks Distribution
205.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
4,000.00
Licenses
1,687.50
Fines
169.40
General Government
983.79
Health & Sanitation
478.97
Highways
123.00
Charities
1,080.21
Old Age Assistance
1,334.46
Soldiers' Benefits
20.06
Schools
4,051.00
Public Service-Water Dept.
6,816.3
Cemeteries (other than Trust Funds) 390.00
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Interest on taxes and assess-
ments 1,506.68
Reimbursement-State owned land 1,575.00
Total estimated receipts
$30,690.47
Total deductions 30,690.47
Net amount raised by taxation
$109,220.52
Number of polls, 782 @ $2.00 each
1,564.00
Moth Assessment 31.60
Apportioned Sewer Assessment
43.04
Apportioned Sewer Assessment- Interest 10.33
. Total amount of all taxes listed
in the Collector's Commit- ment for the year 1935
$109,305.49
Total valuation, $2,732,399; Tax
rate, $39.40 per thousand
Number of persons, etc., assessed, real 578
Number of persons, etc., assessed,
personal 145
Total 723
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Value of stock in trade Value of live stock Value of machinery Value of all other assessed per- sonal property
$30,340
27,805
29,150
153,990
Total
$241,285
Value of real estate, buildings
$1,977,927
Value of real estate, land
513,187
Total
$2,491,114
Total valuation on all property
$2,732,399
Number of horses assessed
98
Number of cows assessed 140
Number of neat cattle other than COWS 31
Number of swine assessed 106
Number of dwelling houses as- sessed 502
Number of acres of land
8,062
Number of fowl assessed
5,914
CHARLES F. BRYANT HARRY E. CONWAY NELSON G. TIBBETTS
Assessors of Medfield
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DOG OFFICER'S REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby respectfully submit my report as Dog Officer for the year ending December 31, 1935.
There were 52 complaints received and investigated. Of these complaints one was in regard to a dog that killed four hens.
There were 15 stray dogs picked up and taken to the Animal Rescue League.
There were two dogs picked up and turned over to their owners.
There was a child bitten by a dog, case turned over to the Inspector of Animals.
There were four dogs run over and killed by automo- biles on the highways.
There was one dog destroyed by the Police.
All delinquent taxes were collected and returns made.
Respectfully submitted,
COLEMAN J. HOGAN,
Dog Officer
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby respectfully submit my report as Chief of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1935.
There were 21 males and 3 juveniles arrested during the year 1935, and brought before the District and Juv- enile Courts for the following offenses :
Assault and Battery 3, 3 guilty, 1-6 months H. C., sus- pended 1 year; 1-30 days H. C., suspended 1 year; 1 fined $10.
Automobile Violations :
3 operating under the influence of liquor, 3 guilty, 2 fined $100 each, 1 appealed, found guilty, S. C., fined $50.
1 operating so lives and safety might be endangered.
1 found guilty, 1 placed on file in S. C.
1 operating without a license, 1 guilty, fined $10.
1 parking without lights.
1 turned over to Newton Police Department on warrant.
1 hit and run driver leaving scene of accident, 1 guilty, fined $100.
There were 31 automobile accidents of which 44 persons were injured-6 minor children, 21 females, 17 males. Some were given first aid treatment by the police and some were treated by local doctors.
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There were four lost sheep found and owner notified.
There were 2 neglected children before the Juvenile Court and committed by the State Department of Public Child Welfare.
1 disturbing the peace, 1 guilty, fined $10.
1 delinquent child found guilty, committed to School for Girls at Lancaster, appealed for Sup. Court.
1 man arrested for Waltham Police for illegitimacy.
There were 6 arrested for drunkenness, 6 guilty, 2 fined $10 each, 3 placed on file, 1 committed to State Farm at Bridgewater.
There was one person arrested for larceny of a check, 1 guilty, sentenced 6 months-suspended.
There was one person arrested for neglect of wife by the Washington, D. C. Police and turned over to this de- partment. Wife failed to press charges against him.
There were 58 sales on transfers filed.
There were six small silver knives marked E. E. F. 1900 on handles, maker Bailey, Banks, Beldon of Phila., Pa., 81/4 inch blade, 41/2 solid silver.
There were two boxes stolen from wall of St. Edward's Church.
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There was a place of business at the North End entered from a window and 1 pair of horseman cuff links, a tie pin, one horseman's tie, and one wooden cigarette box stolen.
There were two boys looting automobiles apprehended by the Police, which resulted in the recovery of 4 flash- lights, 1 new pair of gents pants, socks, 1 ladies' com- pact, 1 checker and chess game, 1 Ingersoll watch and 1 Brownie camera.
There was a Pontiac Sedan stolen and later recovered.
There was one small leather covered case found
There was a box containing shirts found.
There were 4 places of business left unlocked, owners notified.
There were 2 gasoline pumps left unlocked, owners noti- fied.
There were 91 cases investigated of which no arrests were made.
There were 29 days in court.
There were 82 automobiles stopped for improper lights.
There were 26 summonses served for out of town police departments.
There were 4 subpoenas served.
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There were 2 warrants served.
There were 4 papers signed for commitments to hospi- tals.
There was one patient located from the State Hospital and returned by police.
Registry of Motor Vehicles :
There were 3 licenses suspended.
There were 7 registrations revoked.
There were 4 licenses recommended and returned. There were 65 paid details.
The following officers took the State Police course, "Police Procedure," given by Captain Michael Barrett of the Department of Public Safety at Foxboro, Massachu- setts, for three months, February, March and April: C. J. Hogan, A. V. Kennedy, Daniel C. Hinkley and Walter Reynolds.
There were 2 runaway horses caught by Officer Chick after having accidents and returned to owner.
There was a place of business entered during the night and a safe was blown but they failed to get into it, with the result that nothing was missing. This was not known by the police until 7:00 A. M. the next morning. About midnight, previous to the break, Officer Hinkley, who was on duty at that time, and Officer Kennedy, who had just gone off duty, received information that a car was parked near a garage without lights. They
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