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January
2,609,250 gallons
$360.86
February
2,534,250
"
350.49
March
2,886,750
"
399.24
April
3,117,000
431.08
May
3,315,000
"
458.46
June
3,706,500
"
512.61
July
4,296,000
"
594.14
August
2,381,250
"
329.33
September
2,871,750
"
397.16
October
2,557,500
"
353.70
November
2,355,750
325.80
December
2,518,500
348.31
Total
35,149,500 gallons
$4,861.18
Respectfully submitted,
MYRON H. SMITH,
IRA F. PENNIMAN, Water and Sewerage Board
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The Fire Engineers hereby submit their report for the year ending December 31, 1943.
There were 82 alarm fires and 20 still alarms classified as follows:
Brush and grass, 79; buildings, 12; chimneys, 8; oil stoves, 2; false, 1.
During the year we used a total of 38,000 gallons of water.
The school boys we trained the year before have well repaid the department for the time we spent training them.
Respectfully submitted, ALLAN A. KINGSBURY,
KENNETH R. CLARK,
Fire Engineers
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REPORT OF PARK AND PLANNING BOARD FOR 1943
The work of the board this year has been the care of Baxter and Metacomet Parks, including the care of the baseball park field and tennis court.
We also found it necessary to purchase a new rope and to re- paint the flag pole at Baxter Park. Also the purchase of two new flags.
The flag pole at Baxter Park has been flown daily weather permitting.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDREW EHNES, RICHARD E. HUEBENER,
J. STANLEY KELLY, JOSEPH L. MARCIONETTE, CLAIRE H. SMITH
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
We hereby wish to submit the following report for the year ending December 1943. .
Number of diseases reported are as follows:
Measles
22
Whooping Cough
14
German Measles
12
Lobar Pneumonia
7
Tuberculosis
6
Chicken-pox
3
Dog bite
3
Scarlet Fever
1
Anterior Poliomyelitis
1
Mumps
2
We have only one patient at the Norfolk County Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis.
Licenses for the sale of Methyl or Wood Alcohol were issued.
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Dr. Francis X. Maguire of Walpole was appointed to fill the vacancy of the slaughtering inspector due to the resignation of Elwyn A. Smith.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY L. PARK, M.D., GEORGE HINKLEY, MADELEINE I. HARDING
REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
Owing to the shortage of help this past season a great amount of work was left undone. This work will have to be attended to this year in order to keep the cemetery in good condition.
We, therefore, recommend the sum of $3,000.00 be appro- priated in addition to the amount received from the sale of lots be granted for the year 1944.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH A. ROBERTS, PETER PEDERZINI, JOSEPH A. ROBERTS, JR. Cemetery Commissioners
DOG OFFICERS REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby respectfully submit my report as Dog Officer for the year ending December 31, 1943.
There were 65 complaints received and investigated. The following cases were taken care of:
6 dogs found and turned over to their owners
7 stray dogs taken to Animal Rescue League
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5 dogs injured by automobiles on highway
2 dogs killed by autos on highway
7 persons bitten by dogs
3 dogs destroyed by police
1 dog killing hens
All delinquent taxes were collected and returns made.
COLEMAN J. HOGAN,
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Dog Officer
DEPARTMENT OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the annual report of the Department of Weights and Measures for the year 1943. The receipts are lower
than usual because some business establishments were forced to close for the duration.
Work Performed:
Scales
Not Sealed Adjusted
Sealed Condemned
Platform, over 10,000 lbs.
1
Platform, 1,000 to 5,000 lbs.
6
Counter, 100 to 5,000 lbs.
1
Counter, under 100 lbs.
5
Beam, 100 to 5,000 lbs.
2
Beam, under 100 lbs.
2
Spring, under 100 lbs.
1
21
Computing, under 100 lbs.
7
Personal weigher, (slot)
3
Prescription
1
Weights
Avoirdupois
50
Apothecary
12
Metric 15
Volumetric Measures Liquid Measures 10
Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices
Gasoline Meter Systems
4
7
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Bulk Station Meter Systems Kerosene Pumps
2
0
Grease-measuring Devices
5
Linear Measures
Yard Sticks
4
-
Totals
4
1
154
0
Trial Weighings and Measurements of Commodities
Sources
Number Tested
Correct 327
Under 143
173
Inspections Made
Clinical Thermometers Gasoline Meter Pumps
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4
Expenses
Salary:
Gail E. Cosgrove
$80.69
Gerald W. Bangs
19.31
Robinson Seal Co.
4.05
Strople Insurance Agency Bond
2.50
Total
106.55
Receipts
Scaling and Adjustment Charges
Town of Dover
Use of Medfield Equipment
Changing Dies
Respectfully submitted,
GAIL E. COSGROVE,
Scaler
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 and investigations, and consequently has put in more hours than ever before. After September 1st all cases had to be reviewed, refigured, and then accepted by the District office.
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Over
7
643
On January 1, 1943, there were 48 cases on Old Age Assist- ance. During the year 8 recipients died and 2 moved away, but with the new cases accepted and the reinstatements there were 44 cases on the books at the close of the year. The maximum case load for the year was 49 cases and the minimum was 43 cases. More liberal allotments and mounting costs keep the expenditure for this type of assistance very high.
The situation has been better in regard to General Relief. There have been fewer cases, and the amount spent is considerably less than last year and a large part of the appropriation remains unspent.
The requirements for making out an application for Old Age. Assistance include papers proving date of birth; citizenship; resi- dence; copy of record if married. The investigation includes bank books, insurance papers, records relating to real estate now owned or sold or transferred during previous five years, Social Security number if any, and information regarding Old Age or Survivors' Insurance, or any type of pension applicant may receive.
GEORGE SAUER, Chairman, HERBERT B. BURR, Secretary, RICHARD HUEBENER
ANNUAL REPORT INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my annual report for the year ending De- cember 31, 1943.
All dogs known to have bitten persons were examined and quarantined. There were no cases of rabies.
The department asked for a census of the dairy cattle in the Town made necessary by the threatened milk shortage. In the census I found one-hundred eighty-seven milch cows and one- hundred twenty-four young cattle.
Respectfully submitted,
CARLTON S. CHENEY,
Inspector of Animals
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REPORT OF THE SLAUGHTERING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby wish to submit my Report as Slaughtering Inspector as of October 1, 1943:
Number Hogs Slaughtered 111
Number Cows Slaughtered 13
Number Calves Slaughtered 28
Respectfully submitted,
ELWYN A. SMITH
December 31, 1943
Board of Health, Medfield, Mass.
Gentlemen:
Herewith report of Slaughter Inspection for 1943:
Number Hogs Slaughtered 53
Number Cattle Slaughtered 2
Yours truly,
FRANCIS X. MAGUIRE,
Inspector of Slaughter
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LIST OF JURORS
1943
Allen, Charles F.
Machinist
North Street
Alley, Willis W.
Machinist
North Street
Bangs, Gerald W.
Shipper
South Street
Barbose, Joseph
Chauffeur
Granite Street
Blanchard, William S.
Farmer
Spring Street
Bosselman, Clifford
Machinist Pleasant Street
Bowditch, Leonard
Machinist
Adams Street
Boyce, Clarence M.
Engineer
South Street
Bramman, G. Stewart
Draftsman
Pond Street
Bullard, Charles L.
Retired
South Street
Carlson, Carl H.
Carpenter
South Street
Chick, Elwyn E.
Straw Worker
South Street
Cloonan, Thomas
Laborer
North Street
Conners, Louis S.
Straw Worker
North Street
Conrick, Richard E. Jr.
Shoeworker
South Street
Crowell, George E.
Meat Cutter
Frairy Street
Dewar, Everett K.
Salesman
Spring Street
Ehnes, Hugo R.
Poultryman
Bridge Street
Ehnes, Philip G.
Fireman
North Street
Farmer, William S.
Manufacturer
Farm Street
Getchell, Owen
Machinist
Harding Street
Goldthwait, Joel A.
Manufacturer
Main Street
Greenough, David S. Jr.
Broker
Harding Street
Gronberg, Edwin H.
Salesman
Summer Street
Gronroos, V. Edward
Machinist
Main Street
Hamilton, Ralph A.
Retired
Main Street
Hammond, John M.
Machinist
Brook Street
Harris, Clarence M.
Straw Worker
Janes Street
Henderson, John H.
Machinist
Main Street
Howlett, Leslie J.
Draftsman
Pleasant Street
Kelly, J. Stanley
Salesman
South Street
Lewis, Arthur L.
Manufacturer
North Street
McKay, Harold
Carpenter
Curve Street
McKay, Leslie J.
Carpenter
Curve Street
Mitchell, William E.
Attendant
Main Street
Palady, Clarence
Dealer
Miller Street
Sauer, John R.
Mail Carrier
Bridge Street
Spring, Rennie J.
Carpenter
Miller Street
Sullivan, Daniel
Broker
Miller Street
Swaim, Stanley B.
Broker
Foundry Street
Vasaturo, Pasquale
Machinist
Miller Street
Weiker, Raymond C.
Carpenter
Green Street
Werner, Chester C.
Laborer
Harding Street
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REPORT OF THE RED CROSS
January 20, 1944
To the People of Medfield:
I would like to emphasize again the subject matter of my re- port of last year and add:
The responsibility resting upon the Red Cross for disaster relief requires that it be organized to give such relief wherever disaster occurs throughout the Country. To discharge this obliga- tion, the Red Cross has established a nationwide system of disaster relief for the co-ordination and direction of the sympathies and resources of the nation. This position enables the Red Cross to secure the needed personnel and equipment. Our own branch is but a very, very small part of this whole organization, yet a very definite part of it.
Understandings exist between the Red Cross and govern- mental and private agencies in time of disaster including those with the War and Navy Departments, Civilian Conservation Corp, governors of the States, American Dental and Medical Associa- tions, and the National Association of Broadcasters. All this fosters co-operative understanding.
Through the national organization, a staff of experienced re- lief workers is available for immediate assignment, including di- rectors of field operations, nurses, family case workers, building advisors, dispensing officers and other trained personnel. Their facilities are always available to us in times of disaster.
Our own disaster group is a subordinate but very vital unit of this organization. The Canteen, Motor Corp, Rescue Squad and First Aiders, although hampered by the pressure of war work, are to be congratulated for their perseverance and faithfulness of their work.
As you know, we have been very active in obtaining blood plasma for our Armed Forces-an exceedingly patriotic duty. A committee is now being formed in conjunction with the Civilian Defense Group to encourage this program and enlarge its scope. The branches of the local chapter have cooperated to the fullest extent, and I know they will continue to give their support.
· With deepest appreciation to each and everyone for their co-
operation,
Respectfully submitted, DANIEL L. SULLIVAN, Chairman,
Disaster Committee, Blood Donor Chairman
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Annual Report
of the
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
and
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Year Ending December 31, 1943
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Harold F. Stevens, Chairman
Term expires 1945 1
Rodman C. Nowers, Secretary
Term expires 1946
Mrs. Edmund Mortimer (resigned) Mrs. Leslie Howlett
Term expires 1944
Term expires 1944
Regular meeting first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 P.M.
Superintendent of Schools
E. Perley Eaton 35 Green St., Medfield. Tel. Medfield 358
Superintendent's Office, Medfield High School Tel, Medfield 22
Gwendolen Suereth, Secretary. Office Hours: 8:30-4:00 each school day
High School Principal
Alton H. Hartford 111 North Street. Tel. Medfield 182
Elementary School Principal
Mrs. Dorothy J. Brown 82 North Street. Tel. Medfield 199
School Physician
H. L. Park, M.D. 11 Miller Street. Tel. Medfield 80
School Nurse
Mrs. Inez S. Kerr, R.N.
Miller Street. Tel. Medfield 70
School Custodian
Walter F. Reynolds 78 North Street. Tel. Medfield 241
SCHOOL CALENDAR
1944
Winter term January 3 to February 18 7 weeks
Spring term February 28 to April 14 7 weeks
Summer term April 24 to June 23 9 weeks 1944 Fall term September 6 to December 22 16 weeks
School Holidays: Good Friday (April 7, 1944) ; May 30, 1944; October 12, 1944; Thanksgiving and the day following (November 23-24, 1944)
No School Signal-Fire alarm: 3 repeated 4 times at 7:00 A.M. for High School and at 7:30 A.M. for the Elementary School.
Also radio announcement (WNAC-WEEI) at 7:00 and 7:30 A.M.
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TEACHERS' DIRECTORY, DECEMBER 31, 1943
Name
Position
Diplomas and Degrees
E. Perley Eaton
Superintendent
Tufts College B.S .; Boston U.M.A .; Harvard University, M.Ed.
Alton H. Hartford
Principal; Physics
Boston University A.B. (Boston University School of Ed. Mass. Univ. Extension) Bridgewater Teachers Coll. B.S. Ed. (Bos- ton University School of Ed.)
Gail E. Cosgrove
Elsie E. Davis
U. S. History, Economics, Phys. Training Biology, English, Geog- raphy
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Charles F. Freiberg Industrial Arts
Mechanics Arts High; Wentworth Institute; Boston Trade School; Duane Welding
School
Framingham Teachers' College, B.S. Ed. (Boston Univ. School of Ed.)
Lillian C. Kregar Cecelia C. McCarthy
Framingham Teachers' College, B.S. Ed. Boston University, B.S. in P.A.L.
Marguerite P. McCann
Isabella Nelson
Mathematics; Chemistry; Aeronautics; Physical Training Household Arts Shorthand; Typewriting; Office Practice; Physical Training Typewriting; Bookkeeping; Business Training English, Civics
Regis College, B.S.
Brown University, A.B., A.M.
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Virginia M. Hosmer
Univ. of Minn .; Plymouth (N. H.) Normal School (Harvard; Duluth Teachers College; N. E. Conservatory; Mass. Univ. Exten- sion )
Elaine B. Pederzini Maude S. Washburn
Harriet A. Hartford
Dorothy J. Brown
Latin, French Jr. High Math; Science, English Dramatics Principal, Grade 6
Madelyn L. Grant Elizabeth S. Buck
Grade 5
Grade 4
Evelyn Calabrese
Charlotte B. Fargo
Grade 3 Grade 2
Anna D. MacIvor Grade 1
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Olive W. Odett Evelyn H. Judd Helen S. Wyeth John S. Welch
Kindergarten Drawing Supervisor Music Supervisor On leave of absence
Wheaton College A.B. Hyannis Teachers' College (Vermont Univ.)
Emerson College, B.L.I. Bridgewater Teachers' College; (Hyannis ·
Teachers' College; Univ. Ext.)
Framingham Teachers' College Collegiate Inst., Winnipeg; No. Adams Tchrs. Coll. (Mass. Ext.) Framingham Teachers' College, B.S. Framingham Teachers' College, B.S. Ed. Hyannis Teachers' College (Harvard; Univ. Ext.) Posse-Nissen School of Phys. Ed. Mass. Normal Art, B.S. Ed. Syracuse U., B.M.
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EXPENSES
SUMMARY SHEET
How School Dolla: is Spent 2.95
Administration
$1,203.84
Expense of Instruction
· Salaries of Supervisors
$1,128.00
Salaries of Principal
2,860.00
64.50
Salaries of Teachers
(High School)
14,003.12
Salaries of Teachers
(Elementary School)
8,353.25
26,344.37
Textbooks
652.02
1.59
Supplies
1,102.78
2.67
Janitor's Salary
3,126.00
7.65
Fuel
Elementary School
$400.38
High School
1,478.79
1,879.17
4.60
Light
Elementary School
$321.11
High School
890.95
1,212.06
2.98
Water
Elementary School
$72.58
High School
82.71
155.29
0.38
Telephones
Elementary School
$33.44
High School
101.35
134.79
0.33
Miscellaneous Operating Expenses
215.76
0.53
Maintenance and Repairs
Elementary School
$97.63
High School
35.62
133.25
0.33
Library
16.37
0.04
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Health Transportation Graduation Expenses
831.28
.2.04
2,395.70
5.88
20.31
0.05
New Equipment
1,402.30
3.48
TOTAL USED 1943
$40,825.29
100.00
Reimbursements
School Fund Part I (Income Tax) Based
on Teachers' Salaries
$2,892.50
School Fund Part II (Aid to smaller towns) partly on liberality of school tax
2,870.19
Superintendent's Salary
483.33
State Wards-Transportation and Tuition
359.40
Walpole-Tuition
43.87
Rhoda Thiel-Tuition
46.40
$ 6,695.69
NET COST 1943 $34,129.60
The reimbursements (not including rent of Auditorium, etc.) are nearly 16% of the School Budget.
A detailed report is on file at the Superintendent's office and may be examined at any time upon request.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the People of Medfield :
This past year will be well remembered by those connected with the schools of this town. This has been one of construc- tion in that numerous changes have been made. Our new school building was given its first real test and found to be all that one could want to carry on the education of the students of this community. We believe that the students have realized this and have taken full advantage of its facilities. The Com- mittee takes this opportunity to express its gratitude to the townspeople who made it possible for us to have this building and equipment.
Our first problem was the conversion of one of the boilers at the new school. The government required that we change from oil to coal which was accomplished soon after money was made available from the Town. .
A revision of the teachers' pay schedule was put into effect this year, in conformance with the new State law which makes
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it mandatory for all schools to pay a new minimum salary for a certain valuation of the real estate of the Town.
Two of our Senior boys elected to join the Armed Services before the close of the school year and it seemed quite appro- priate that these boys be given recognition for their patriotism! so they were granted their diplomas for graduation with full class honors.
It gives us great pleasure to publicly recognize the work of Mrs. Edmund Mortimer for her unstinted work on this Com- mittee and the Town lost the services of a hard-working com- mittee woman when she moved from the Town. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Leslie Howlett to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Mortimer.
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We were exceptionally fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr. E. Perley Eaton to become Superintendent of Schools for this School Union. Mr. Eaton comes to us well-versed in school management and teaching. He has degrees of B.S. from Tufts College, M.A. from Boston University, and M.Ed. from Harvard University. He has taught school, has been principal of High Schools and superintendent of two school unions before coming to us. He fills a vacancy made by the retirement of Mr. Lyman Allen of Framingham.
During the year, there was a definite call for a kinder- garten in our school system. When school started in the Fall, working in conjunction with the Parent-Teacher Association, the kindergarten was started with some thirty children responding to the offering. We are quite pleased to have had this project progress so smoothly and it is hoped that this can be a per- manent feature to our school system.
We are happy to officially announce and recognize the fact that both the students in the High School and the Elementary School have had the patriotic urge to help their country by subscribing to the War Bond Drive and have actually bought stamps and Bonds-enough to buy two "Jeeps." Appropriate services were held at the Schools when these cars were exhibited in Medfield. We are proud of our student bodies.
We mourn the loss of two outstanding teachers this year: Mr. Wilson, a new teacher who was on his way to becoming a fine teacher and who was well-liked by faculty, parents, and students; then, in December, 1943, Miss Buck-Fourth Grade teacher for so many years-died. She will be a definite loss to our town. Many of you have memories of being in her classes and there is a deep sense of loss felt when one passes her room, knowing that she isn't there. Her place will be very difficult to fill.
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We take this opportunity to publicly thank the School fac- ulty, Parent-Teacher Association, parents, and all those who have interested themselves in the School activities, for their helpfulness and support during this past year.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD F. STEVENS, Chairman, RODMAN C. NOWERS, Secretary, EDITH C. HOWLETT.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the School Committee of the Town of Medfield:
I hereby submit my first annual report as Superintendent of Schools for the year ending December 31, 1943.
Last July I became Superintendent of Schools in Medfield and, therefore, my report is based on information obtained since that time.
Program of Studies
During the fall months, the program of study of the Ele- mentary and High Schools were outlined. The principals co- operated in this work and valuable information was obtained which will help in building a uniform program through the elementary schools. The program of studies has been brought up to date with the addition of courses of study in Scence, Health, Spelling, and Social Studies, which were not included in the former program.
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Committee.
Program of Studies - January 1, 1944 Grades 1 to 6
Social Studies
Arith- metic
Spelling
Science
Heath
Penman
Grade
Reading
Hist.
Social Studies
Geo.
*
*
*
1
Elson Gray Basic Reader
Strayer Upton
How & Why Series
Char- ters Health
Zaner Bloss. Series
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*
*
*
2
Social Utility Arith. Series
Correct Spel- ing (Nobe & Nobe)
*
*
*
*
4
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Wilson Social Studies Series
Atwood Thomas Geo. Series
"
5
Kelly Amer. Hist.
*
**
*
*
*
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*
*
*
.
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6
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The above program was made possible by the purchase of 26 sets of textbooks in the following subjects: Reading, Social Studies, Arithmetic, Spelling, Science and Health-by the School
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When I first observed the teaching in the School of Medfield, [ realized that progressive teaching and supervision had brought the schools to a relatively high plane of attainment. Neverthe- .ess, schools cannot stand still and so with any endeavor there jis always chance for improvement and coordination. I was especially pleased with the Home Economics and Manual Train- ing departments for these units offer much to all pupils from Grades six to twelve. The new high school is so well adapted for Medfield's needs that all of us teachers and pupils should resolve to make the best use of these splendid facilities.
Reading Program
During the Fall months, the reading program of our schools has been under constant observation and has shown marked improvement. I wish to stress the fact that the teachers of Medfield have a full realization of the need of phonics, which has been neglected in many other school systems. For many years, teachers taught phonics-word sounds-and forgot that in reality they were teaching reading. The older teachers made phonics an end or aim of teaching and not the means to an end -good reading. Textbook writers, realizing this, prepared books and readers. After a decade of using such books, educators recognized that a mistake had been made and are including phonic lessons in the newest books. Many of our pupils are poor spellers, which we hope will improve from a better knowl- edge of word sounds.
The teachers should supplement the work in reading with the study of word forms. Flash cards locate pupil difficulties, which, if corrected early, prevent permanent mispronunciations. The study of sounds helps with spelling and primary teachers must do this work well. Oral reading is important and has suf- fered in many sections. Studies have shown that most reading is of a silent nature. However, each child should have an oppor- tunity to read aloud and benefit by the correction of mispro- nunciations. The mispronunciation of a word may prove em- barrassing in adult life and poor habits of speech are almost impossible to break after years of constant use. Reading work- books supplement the readers. These aid in the problem of reading for meaning. Many children read aloud beautifully, but when asked to put into their own words what they have just read, are hopelessly lost. Silent reading and the search for answers to workbook questions help much with this important problem. Reading is the most important subject in the grade school work, as all other school work is dependent on the ability to read for meaning in other textbooks.
Testing Program
In order that a school may do its best work, it is essential that measurements be made concerning the mental ability of
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the child and the achievement in his studies. A definite testin program has been planned. Guidance folders for each pup have been made out and a continuous record is to be kept fc each child from grade one to grade twelve, with test record: guidance information, health records, etc. It is the feeling ( the present Superintendent that it is money wasted if the test are not used for more than just measurements of results ol tained by the child. The tests should not be used entirely fc grade placement and supervision of teaching, but as an aid t teaching the child. Tests should be of a diagnostic nature. Wit a diagnostic test a teacher may find out what a pupil does no know and then by extra drill and help the pupil will be able t learn what has been missed. If this course is to be followe the teacher becomes a vital part of the program and tests an retests from time to time throughout the school year. Standard ized tests are certainly a help to the teacher for she is able t tell how her class stands up with others throughout the country
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