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After graduation, the class went to New York City, where they visited the World's Fair and other places of interest. An annual class trip seems to have become an established custom. The present senior class hopes to get to Wash- ington. There is no question of the educational value of such a trip. If class trips are to become annual affairs, some more definite regulations regarding them should be established. So far their financing has been more or less hit-or-miss. Each class should start planning for its trip when it first enters the school. Class dues should be paid from the beginning of grade seven in increasing amounts each year so that by the middle of the senior year each pupil has paid into the treasury at least half the cost of his trip. The junior class should be relieved of the need for spending sixty-five to seventy-five dollars for a junior-senior banquet and should save that money towards the class trip. In these ways we could eliminate the need of raising so much during the senior year. The school is very grateful to the various individuals and organizations who have so generously helped us to obtain money for trips in the past, and for the efforts which are being made to provide a trip for this year's class.
Our highest membership at any one time this fall has been 201; at present it is 197. If we graduate all 25 of the senior class, and take in the present sixth grade our enrolment next fall should be around 208. We can have a total of 210 with our present teaching staff without losing our class A rating with the State. We still have the serious problem of assigning all our recitation and study groups to rooms, especially at those times when an extra teacher for drawing or sewing is added to our regular staff of eight in the seven rooms which we have available.
I wish to report particularly this year on our athletic situation. At no time in the past twenty years have our athletics been better. During the winter of 1939, both boys and girls played basket ball. Our school is a member of the Inter- County League which includes Acton, Dover, Hopedale, Medfield, and Millis. Of a total of 12 games played by the boys, we won 8, finishing next to the league champions, Millis. At the close of the season a team picked from the other schools played against the Millis team, after which a banquet was held at the Kendall Hotel in Framingham, which was attended by all the members of the league teams together with the coaches and principals of the schools.
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During the baseball season we played 14 games, winning seven. We finished in fourth place in the Tri-County Baseball League. Our junior high boys played four games, winning only one of them.
This fall, our second season in six-man football, we won six games and lost two. Our junior high team also played two games, losing both. We need to build up our junior high athletics in order to improve our senior high. We really should have a regular physical instructor for our schools. Mr. Welch and Mr. Baker have had charge of boys' athletics and Miss Gray and Miss McCarthy of the girls'. During the fall we tried field hockey for the girls but did not accomplish as much as we wished because of a late start, poor weather conditions, and the fact that field hockey and football teams must use the same playing field. As we now have all the needed equipment for field hockey, we can do much more with this sport another year. A summary of our athletic expenses for the year follows:
Summary of Athletic Expenses January 1, 1939 to December 31, 1939
Boys:
Basketball, baseball, and football equipment
$ 75.67
Baseball, basketball and football suits
3.50
School letters for awards
5.40
Transportation-basketball
$ 5.75
baseball
9.00
football
2.25
17.00
Cleaning suits and equipment
25.28
Officials-basketball
26.00
baseball
16.00
football
12.00
54.00
Police protection at games, basketball
10.00
baseball
8.00
football
10.00
28.00
Miscellaneous expenses
30.80
Boys' total
382.16
Girls:
67.68
Field Hockey equipment
38.80
Basketball suits
5.86
Girls' total
112.34
Total boys and girls
494.50
91
2.80
School letters for awards
170.51
Dues in 2 leagues
Receipts:
Town appropriation used Gifts from Community Council Hannah Adams Club gift Basketball receipts (admission to games)
199.38 190.60
10.02
104.50
Miscellaneous receipts
10.85
·Balance on hand in athletic treasury Jan. 1, 1940, $20.85.
515.35
We appreciate the assistance given us last year by the town appropriation of $200.00. This money was spent as follows:
For baseball suits and equipment
$103.25
For football equipment
21.70
For basketball equipment
6.75
For girls' field-hockey equipment
67.68
199.38
Such an appropriation should become a regular part of the yearly budget if we are to continue our athletic program as we are now carrying it. We are very grateful to the Community Council and the Hannah Adams Club. Even with the town appropriation, we could not have carried on our athletic program as we have done if we had not had their help. Our budget as planned for 1940 follows: Budget for 1940:
For replacement suits and equipment
$ 35.00
Baseballs and bats; football; basketball
56.00
Cleaning suits and equipment
44.00
Officials
60.00
Police protection at games
25.00
Transportation
25.00
Dues in two leagues (assessed each year)
5.00
Junior high school equipment
125.00
Girls' athletic equipment
40.00
Miscellaneous
10.00
Total
$425.00
Another appropriation from the town of the same amount as last year will be needed for this.
The Medfield Parent-Teacher Association has established a scholarship fund this year in addition to the one previously established by the Hannah Adams Club. This makes two scholarships available for our graduates from now on.
In closing I wish to thank you and the members of the school committee for the courteous assistance given the school faculty during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
ALTON H. HARTFORD
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ART
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I am pleased to submit my annual report as supervisor of art in the Medfield schools.
American community life demands art teachers so educated that they may be of real and vital service to the students in all their school work; for the modern ideal of education is to provide children with a well balanced and progressive adjustment towards the world of which they are a part. Though insisting upon a planned art program which never loses sight of fundamentals, the integrated curriculums and activities of the class room should be our first thought in planning problems, since aesthetic experiences are an incentive to the learning of many other subjects.
Morning interviews at the Ralph Wheelock School have made us come a little nearer to this ideal. We are finding that better planning together makes inte- gration more practical and gives not only vital interest to art but enriches and broadens the scope of the other work as well. Our organized design course is functioning with increased strength in each grade. Figure drawing has been improved by the use of two cardboard action figures known as "BILLY" and "JIMMY". These figures help the children to plan their drawings, leaving more time for composition and color. Many fine murals have been made by this method.
The High School still presents a few major problems but we are slowly making improvements beyond the power of imagination a few years ago. At present, art is compulsory in grades seven and eight, where they have two periods a week, giving a good foundation for the following elective courses. The Freshmen were separated from the advanced group last year, making an extra class. This year the Sophomores have been given different work, while the Junior and Senior members experiment with craft problems. We never have room enough for the students who wish to take these courses, but try to be fair to all.
Integration is easier here than in the grades. We have supplied many local organizations with posters. Scenery was made for an operetta last spring. We welcome all such challenges, if time enough is given. Mechanical drawing is going very well.
Trips to places of cultural interest add to their background for this work. One exhibition was held at the Ralph Wheelock school last June. This fall there were two "Open House" afternoons, with tea served in the teachers' room. Parents may see the work of the whole school as it is arranged in each room if they take advantage of these affairs.
Grateful acknowledgment is hereby given to all who have contributed to this interesting and profitable year.
Sincerely submitted,
EVELYN H. JUDD
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools:
The completion of the annual school examinations at the beginning of the school year in September showed our school children generally to be in good health. Three children were found harboring head lice and these cases were promptly cleaned up. Through the watchfulness of the school nurse there has been no recurrence.
The grades at the Ralph Wheelock School are visited each week. At these visits any problems which have come to the attention of the nurse, the teachers, or which the children themselves may ask about, are attended to.
The High School is visited on call. Special attention is given candidates for sports.
There have been several instances of minor injury that have been given first aid.
A possible epidemic of whooping cough was aborted by the timely arrival of Christmas vacation. Three children that attend the grade school became ill with the disease during that time, but there have been no new cases since. There has been no outbreak of any other contagious disease.
The following defects were found and reported, or recommendations made to obtain improvement or eradication:
Defective Teeth
115
Chronic Ear Disease 6
Enlarged or Diseased Tonsils
40
Heart Disease
6
Enlarged glands
28
Skin Diseases
4
Nutritional cases
10
Eyes (defective vision)
10
Posture (poor)
48
Pediculosis (head lice)
3
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. My program has been as follows:
1. Daily visits to the schools to check up health conditions of pupils, distribution of milk, give health talks, etc.
2. Assisting the school physician during his yearly examinations.
3. Planning for and assisting in clinics, as follows:
a. Dental clinic sponsored by the Red Cross and District Nursing Association. Dr. Tobin was our clinic dentist. Six clinics have been held. Number of children attending clinic
70
Number of children having work completed 65
b. Norfolk County Hospital Chest Clinic, for detection, of possible incipient tuberculosis.
Population of grades tested
50
Children Tuberculin tested
26
Per cent tested
52
Number reacting to the test
13
Per cent reacting to the test
50
Number of children X-Rayed
37
Number of children examined
6
Observation group (for an annual check-up by this clinic)
6
Number of children examined by special request
5
c. Schick Test Clinic, to discover liability to diphtheria. Number of children receiving test
17
Number of children having negative reaction Number of children having positive reaction 1
16
d. Immunization Clinic, for prevention of diphtheria. Five children received Toxoid Treatment.
e. Pre-school Clinic, held in June to see that prospective pupils were physically fit to enter school in September.
Seventeen children attended and received physical examination.
f. Audiometer Hearing Test. Thirty-five children were tested.
4. A Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick class was organized and conducted in the High School last year and is being continued this year. This course is made up of eighteen girls from grade eight who meet one period a week. This is sponsored by the American Red Cross.
In conclusion I want to thank parents, teachers and School Committee for their splendid cooperation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
INEZ S. KERR, R. N.
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ATTENDANCE RECORD 1938-1939 (Compared with preceding years) 1938-39 1937-39 1936-37
1935-36 1929-30
Teacher
Grade Mem.
Ave. Mem.
Att.
Mem.
Att.
Att.
Ave. Mem.
Mem.
Anna M. Daddario
1
46
40.5
89.3
37.0
92.9
29.9
91.9
48.7
38.1
Rose Pilibosian
2
37
34.7
92.8
30.1
92.4
39.4
94.0
38.2
33.9
Elizabeth L. Crombie
3
29
27.7
90.8
40.0
94.8
37.1
95.8
78.2
41.8
Elizabeth Buck
4
44
41.9
95.7
36.8
95.9
45.6
95.2
36.9
33.3
Cynthia Robbins
5
36
34.9
95.2
44.0
96.0
40.9
94.5
40.3
31.1
Dorothy J. Brown
6
50
48.0
95.3
43.3
95.0
39.3
95.3
37.5
38.9
Total Elementary
242
227.7
93.4
231.2
94.6
232.2
94.5
249.8
217.1
Mary E. Gallant
7
42
39.2
93.3
40.5
96.8
25.9
95.4
35.8
33.3
Clifford W. Baker
8
43
41.5
94.6
23.1
94.3
33.2
93.0
30.2
27.4
Anne H. Gray
9
25
23.6
93.6
33.3
93.1
25.7
95.1
28.2
23.0
John S. Welch
10
32
30.8
90.3
25.3
96.9
27.7
92.0
21.6
23.8
Elsie E. W. Davis
11
26
25.6
92.7
23.9
93.0
19.0
93.8
23.4
21.8
Mary H. McCarthy
12
24
23.9
92.9
21.6
95.6
19.5
95.2
26.3
12.9
Total High School
192
184.6
93.0
167.7
95.0
151.0
94.3
165.5
142.2
Total both schools
434
412.3
93.2
398.9
383.2
415.3
359.2
To.
%
Ave. %
Ave. Mem.
%
Ave.
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SCHOOL CENSUS, OCTOBER 1, 1939
Registration
5-6 yrs.
7-13 yrs.
14-15 yrs.
Total
Boys
32
132
32
196
Girls
35
104
43
182
Total
67
236
75
378
Distribution
In public schools
42
230
71
343
In private schools
3
6
1
10
In State Institution
1
1
Not in school
22
2
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GRADUATING EXERCISES
of the CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE Friday, June Sixteen
PROGRAM
Music.
School Chorus
"Song at Evening"
Bizet
"Night"
Beethoven
Invocation
Rev. Thomas M. Webb
Semi-Chorus
Music "The Builder"
Cadman
Opening Address
James McKinnon
Saxophone Solo
Richard Stevens
"Hymn to the Sun"
Rimsky- Korsakov
The Senior Class presents "THE LAST CAMPFIRE"
Fire-lighting ceremony-"Ode to Fire" Senior Class
"Build Thee More Stately Mansions" (Andrews) Semi-Chorus
"Prayers of Steel" (Sandberg) Joselyn Mair
"Dreaming Alone in the Twilight" (Moore) Senior Class
"The Life of Michael Dowling" Virginia Johnson
"Firelight Song" (Verdi)
Senior Class
"Transportation"
Frederick Rogers
"Communication"
Gertrude Nowell
"Unmanifest Destiny" ( Hovey)
Norman Carlson
"Physical Sciences"
William McGivery
"Medicine"
Laura Gilbert
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Saxophone Solo
Richard Stevens Delibes
"Waltz from Coppelia"
"The Builders" (Longfellow)
Hazel Sawyer
Class President's Charge to the Seniors
Ora Fenton
Music
School Chorus
"American Hymn"
"National Song"
Keller Scollard-Grieg
Presentation of Harvard Book Award
Mr. Lyman R. Allen, Superintendent of Schools
Presentation of Washington-Franklin History Medal Mr. Alton H. Hartford, Principal
Presentation of Hannah Adams Club Scholarship Mrs. Rodman Nowers, Scholarship Committee
Presentation of Diplomas Mrs. Edmund Mortimer, School Committee
Music "God Bless America!".
School Chorus Berlin
Benediction
Rev. Thomas M. Webb
Class Motto-"After me cometh the builders." Class Colors-Blue and Gold
HONOR PUPILS
Ora Fenton, Virginia Johnson, James McKinnon, Helen Morgan, Virginia Potter, Seth Riley.
Francis Bridge, Norman Carlson, Mildred Chick, Laura Gilbert, Guido Iafolla, Earl Lee, John Lyons, Joselyn Mair, William McGivery.
Mary Miller, Gertrude Nowell, Edith Rawding, Frederick Rogers, Hazel Sawyer, Robert Sproul, Richard Stevens, Edna Tapley, Ailene Yorston.
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DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
ANNUAL LIBRARY REPORT For the Year Ending December 31, 1939
To the Citizens of the Town of Medfield:
In September, the Library Board of Trustees accepted with deep regret the resignation of Mrs. Clara Emery, Librarian. Mrs. Emery had served faithfully in this position for nineteen years. After considering several applications, Mrs. Ernest Spencer, who had worked as Assistant Librarian for four years, was chosen Librarian and Miss Virginia Kiniry was chosen Assistant Librarian.
The following books have been purchased: fiction 112, non-fiction 32, juvenile 50, making a total of 194; also, 35 magazine subscriptions were received. There has been a circulation of 16,726 books per year; an average circulation of ap- proximately 55 books per day. A total of 63 books were donated during the year and the Library Board of Trustees extends thanks to: Miss Alida Pear, Mrs. Ralph Hamilton, Mr. John H. Roskilly, Mrs. Rodman Nowers, The Medfield Garden Club, Mrs. Fiorence Yeo and Miss Virginia Kiniry.
The year's fines, amounting to $119.04, have been turned over to the town treasurer.
The Trustees recommend that $1,800 plus the dog tax receipts for the ensuing year be appropriated for library maintenance.
Respectfully submitted,
EDITH C. HOWLETT, Secretary, Library Board of Trustees
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Males
Females
Total
Drunkenness
5
0
5
Operating under influence of liquor
2
0
2
Violation of automobile law
1
0
1
Operating so as to endanger
4
0
4
Leaving scene of accident
3
0
3
Assault and battery
1
0
1
Neglect of children
0
1
1
Non-support
1
0
1
Delinquent child
1
0
1
Vagrant
1
0
1
Failing to pay wages
1
0
1
Manslaughter
1
0
1
Larceny
4
0
4
Insane
1
0
1
Arrest on warrants
8
1
9
Summons served for other departments
36
36
Subpoenas served
13
13
Placed on probation
4
0
4
Suspended Sentence
4
0
4
Sentence appealed, Superior Court
7
0
7
Committed Medfield State Hospital
1
0
1
Officer attending District Court
16 days
16
Officer attending Superior Court
14 days
14
Officer attending Grand Jury
4 days
4
Officer attending Inquest
1 day
1
State Prison Sentence
7 to 10 years
Officer attending Juvenile Court
1 day
Fines in Dedham Superior Court
$120.00
Fines in Dedham District Court
160.00
Miscellaneous Police Work
Automobile accidents
40
Injured person sent to hospital
7
,Injured persons treated by doctors, sent home
16
Injured children treated by doctors, sent home
6
Injured person sent home after first aid
37
Automobiles stolen in Medfield
2
Automobiles stolen in Medfield and recovered
2
Buildings found open, doors secured
20
Complaints received
167
Complaints investigated
167
Disturbance suppressed, no arrest
34
Breaks reported
6
Bicycles stolen in Medfield
2
Bicycles recovered in Medfield
2
102
Horse blankets stolen in Medfield Fires put out by police
5
8
Persons sick and taken home
12
Messages received and delivered Stray horses returned to owners Stray cows returned to owners
26
2
Escaped from Institutions Persons bitten by dogs
5
Bus window broken by air rifle
1
40 feet of red air hose stolen
Several cord of wood stolen
One gold ring lost and recovered
1
Pocket books found
2
Value of property stolen
$760.00
Bill fold containing $53.00 stolen. $53.00 recovered.
Child's bank containing $13.00 stolen.
1 Swiss watch stolen, gold plated.
1 Elgin watch stolen, gold case, 14k.
2 pocket books found.
1 pocket book claimed.
Some farm tools stolen.
Safe opened, $64.34 stolen.
Patients picked up
2
Hens reported stolen
100
Hens killed by dogs
55
Trees broken down on highway reported
3
Street lights out reported
18
Deaths reported to Medical Examiner
3
Death caused by live wire
1
Automobile reported set on fire
1
Blood in snow removed to a glass jar and taken to Department of Public Safety at Commonwealth Pier for analysis report. Returned. It was blood of animal.
Automobiles removed off highway
14
Tags put on automobiles. Violations
10
Automobile licenses revoked
2
Automobile licenses suspended
16
Automobile licenses returned
3
Automobile registrations revoked
9
Automobile registrations suspended
1
Automobile registration returned
1
Operators' licenses turned in by police, violation
53
Registration plates found
8
Police details
200
Inspection of liquor places
362
Lanterns lighted at dangerous place
4
Respectfully submitted,
COLEMAN J. HOGAN, Chief of Police
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ANNUAL REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Fire Engineers hereby submit their report for the year ending December 31, 1939:
There were 62 fires, 34 were alarm and 28 were still. These were classified as follows:
Buildings, 8-damage and insurance paid $4,297.57.
Grass, 18.
Truck, 15-9g acres-damage, $15.75.
Hennery, 12.
Rubbish, 3.
Automobile, 1-damage, $3.50.
Awning, 1-damage, $45.00.
Oil stove, 1-damage, $13.75.
Millis, 2.
Walpole, 1.
There were also 2 calls to extract horses from the mud.
The department raised 333 feet of ladder, laid 6450 feet of hose and used 65,675 gallons of water.
The Seagram pump and Ford Forest truck are in good condition. The Reo pump is in very poor condition.
We wish to thank the townspeople and members of the department for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. KINGSBURY, EDGAR W. ALLEN
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SEWER DEPARTMENT
We herewith submit our report of the Sewer Department for the year ending December 31, 1939.
We find that by cleaning out the collecting well once a week that it does not give the sludge a chance to get out onto the beds causing any odors. The beds have been racked and cleaned as needed.
The W.P.A. project which started late this fall has progressed as well as can be expected owing to the weather. A large volume of gravel removed from the beds was given to the Cemetery Department for use in road construction; also a large volume of loam stripped from the gravel bank to provide material for rebuild- ing the lots in the new part of the cemetery.
The $1200.00 appropriated for trucking just about finished two beds and in order to finish the two remaining beds and the unfinished one, it will be necessary to appropriate $1500.00 for trucking.
We have had two stoppages in the sanitary sewers caused by tree roots grow- ing in the sewers which have been taken care of. The trunk lines have been flushed and are in good shape.
For the general maintenance of the sewer system and the sewer beds we ask for an appropriation of $1000.00.
HARRISON P. EDDY, JR., ALFRED HEWINS, IRA F. PENNIMAN, Water and Sewerage Commissioners
105
REPORT OF THE WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
Water Department
During the year 1939 we have added 18 new water takers making the total meters in use 403.
We have extended the 6" water main 960 feet on Smith Street to the Kelly property adding two hydrants which make 196 hydrants on the system.
We are beginning to get results from treating the water for corrosiveness as the dead ends are not giving us much trouble.
We have had a lot of extra maintenance work this year which has cut into our appropriation and caused an over draft.
For the general maintenance of the Water Department we ask for an appro- priation of $6500.00.
Following is a table of gallons of water and the price paid:
January
2,296,025 gallons
$ 317.54
February
2,158,650 gallons
298.54
March
2,635,800 gallons
364.53
April
2,383,050 gallons
329.58
May
2,622,225 gallons
362.65
June
2,679,525 gallons
370.58
July
2,846,662 gallons
393.69
August
2,828,850 gallons
391.23
September
2,730,075 gallons
377.57
October
2,466,600 gallons
341.13
November
2,245,125 gallons
310.50
December
2,264,475 gallons
313.18
30,157,062 gallons
$4,170.72
HARRISON P. EDDY, JR., ALFRED HEWINS, IRA F. PENNIMAN, Water and Sewerage Commissioners
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REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
The new part of the cemetery is being developed very fast and we have come to the point where we must keep it looking as well as possible which means extra work and care. There are more trees and shrubs to be planted in the new section as well as finishing the roads, so that with the regular care of the old cemetery and now the care of the new cemetery we recommend an appropriation of $3000.00.
We would like to be able to fence the back part of the cemetery (that is the land up above the gravel pit) the total number of feet is slightly above 5000 to be figured at a cost of $1.00 per foot. Therefore we recommend that the sum of $1500.00 be appropriated so that we can do approximately one third of it this year and the balance to be divided up in two more years.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. ROBERTS, JOSEPH A. ROBERTS, Jr. PETER PEDERZINI
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
Balance Due from Commitments January 1, 1939 Commitment-Annual Care, 1939
$2,624.00 495.50
$3,119.50
Sale of Lots
$205.00
Collections:
From January 1, 1939 to December 31, 1939
228.00
Adjustment December 4, 1939
3.00
231.00
Balance Due from Commitments December 31, 1939
2,888.50
Correct:
F. M. BIBBY, Town Accountant
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During the past year the Board has been unusually busy with clerical work, owing to new and additional blanks for reports, statistics, budgets, etc., required by the State and Federal governments. The form of application has been com- pletely changed, requiring more information from all persons desiring aid, about applicant and family, including those living in the same house and those residing elsewhere.
After January 1, 1940, persons desiring aid, especially those applying for Old Age Assistance, should have papers proving date of birth; citizenship; where they lived, especially during the last five years; and copy of record if married. They should be prepared to show bankbooks, insurance papers, and records relating to any real estate now owned or sold or transferred during the last five years, if any. The State requires all this before the application can be approved. Mem- bers of the Board will be glad to explain how these records can be obtained.
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