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We still have not taken enough advantage of the educa- tional opportunities which the lunch program offers for the elementary school pupils. By these I refer especially to the cultivation of wholesome food habits and the development of good table manners. Crowded conditions make this a difficult project.
Each year an effort is made to improve the equipment. The principal item last fall was an electric potato and vege- table peeler.
There are three single class periods weekly for grade seven girls. The sewing machine problem, taught previously, has proven satisfactory and worthy of continuation with few minor changes. The group has completed the construction of shirts. The faster students made dish towels for use in the
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cafeteria. They are now working on blouses involving the use of a commercial pattern. Lessons on grooming and clothing care have been worked in intermittently.
This is the first year that the eighth grade has had a double period. It is used for foods laboratory, together with one single period for work of a more academic nature. The foods units has been on breakfast preparation which will culminate with the service of a complete meal. During the last term I plan to have the class make luncheon sets each decorated with a simple hand embroidered motif.
I feel that the home economics course in the junior high school is now more adequate than at any time during the past three years. There seems to be provision for a greater variety of subject matter to be taught, thus giving the girls a wider experience and broader introduction to the field.
In `grade nine we have one double period and two single periods a week. This course has included nutrition, and meal planning and preparation. Luncheon menus and food for special occasions has been the theme of the laboratory work. This group also assists occasionally in preparing food for the cafeteria. The small size of this class has made possible several field trips.
One advanced class consists of two sophomores and one senior. The first part of the year was devoted to clothing de. sign and color. Some time was spent in studying the history of fashion, particularly in relation to present day trends. One item of clothing has been completed and the second started.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank all of the school officials for their interest and help during this past year.
Respectfully submitted,
PHYLLIS B. LORING.
REPORT OF GIRLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I hereby submit my first annual report as Physical Educa- tion Director.
Because society has come to recognize that the physical well-being of all students in the public school system is of im- portance, a program has been set up in Medfield that demands the participation of all pupils in the system. The purpose of the physical education program here is to encourage an intra- mural program which allows every student to participate.
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During the fall, the girls have been taking part in soccer, field hockey, and fieldball.
During the winter, a great deal of indoor work will be held, such as tap dancing, folk dancing, marching and gymnastics. Corrective posture development will be integrated into this winter program.
Basketball is the only outside competition in which the girls have taken part. A twelve game schedule has been planned which will give valuable experience to the girls in de- veloping an attitude of sportsmanship and fair play.
During the spring, track and field events will be held and there will be an opportunity for the girls to play softball. On rainy days volleyball and badminton are to be played. For those girls who are interested there will be a chance to par- ticipate in both tennis and archery competition.
In the latter part of the school year an exhibition will be given by the girls who have taken part in the physical educa- tion program. The purpose of this exhibition is to demon- strate the work that has been accomplished throughout the school year.
As supervisor of the Elementary School, I have set up a full program of activities which include the following: Mime- tics, story plays, rhythmical activities, hunting games, relay l'aces, stunts, athletic games and individual athletic events.
The elementary grades will also give an exhibition to dem- onstrate what has been accomplished throughout the school year.
In conclusion I wish to thank all those persons who have given me their cooperation and support.
Respectfully submitted,
BARBARA LOSSONE.
REPORT OF MUSIC SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools:
During the school year 1948, the Music Department has continued in its attempt to enlarge the musical experiences of the Medfield public schools.
The program of theory, singing and listening has been continued and enlarged. This year regular listening periods
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have been added to the High School music program and have been continued in the lower grades.
The work in instrumental music has added an ensemble group to the regular classes. Additions have been made to the classes and I hope that more and more children will avail themselves of this fine opportunity to study a musical in- strument.
In May 1948 a Music Festival was held in Westwood. The chorus for this affair was made up of pupils from Medfield, Millis, Norfolk and Westwood. It was an enjoyable musical evening, and will be repeated this year in Millis.
The Music Department in the past year has furnished music for assemblies and school projects as well as the annual graduation exercises.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER M. SMITH,
Supervisor of Music.
REPORT OF SCHOOL DOCTOR
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I hereby submit my report as School Doctor for the Town of Medfield for the year 1948:
Number of pupils examined 421
Number of dental defects 52
Number of defects, ears 5
Number of defects, nose and throat
63
Number with posture defects
13
Number with defects of feet and spine
10
Number with defects of the heart 4
Number with defects of the skin 1
Number with defects of the chest 1
31 pupils were examined in May in a pre-school clinic.
General minor illnesses and accidents were treated by the School Nurse and Physician.
The blood pressure was taken of all boys going out for athletics.
Further information may be found in the school nurse report.
Respectfully submitted,
A. RICHIE STAGG, M.D.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I hereby submit my report of the School Health activities of the year ending December 31, 1948.
Pre-school Phsyical Examinations
In June a pre-school clinic was held for the purpose of registering the pupils entering public school in September. Each pupil was weighed, height taken, and a physical exam- ination done by Doctor Stagg, with a parent present. It was very helpful having a parent present, as she was at liberty to talk with the doctor about her child. If her child had a physical defect or was in any way handicapped, necessary adjustments were made.
Number of pupils attending Pre-school Day 29
Physical Examinations
All pupils from the first grade through the High School were weighed, measured, and all health examinations were completed by Doctor Stagg, our school physician, assisted by the school nurse. All parents have been notified of defects found and advised to consult their family physician.
Number of pupils examined 421
School personnel examined 8
Dental Clinic Report
The Dental clinic was conducted by Dr. Brown and spon- sored by the Medfield Red Cross assisted by Mrs. Thomas Whiteside.
Number of pupils examined 173
Number of pupils having own dentist
51
Number of cleanings 82
Number of temporary fillings 50
Number of permanent fillings
97
Number of temporary extractions
4
Number of permanent extractions
5
No Reply
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The above is a report of the work ending December 1948 as the clinic is still in operation.
Handicapped Children
It is requested by the State Board of Education that your school nurse report to the Superintendent of Schools all pupils that are physically handicapped. This means pupils having a speech defect, diabetes, deafness, organic heart, epilepsy or any physical defects which would prevent him from attending school regularly.
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Number of physically handicapped 11 Number of pupils attending State Speech Clinic 2
Number attending Special Clinic at Boston University 0
Tuberculosis Report
This year the Norfolk County Tuberculosis School Clinic conducted a clinic in the Medfield School. All seniors, foot- ball players fifteen years or over, food handlers, and the school personnel were x-rayed. The Tuberculosis Seal is re- sponsible for part of this clinic.
Number of Students x-rayed 47
Number of Teachers and Personnel x-rayed 12
Showed acute infection of the lungs 1
Report of the "Keystone Visual Survey Test"
The Keystone Visual survey does not constitute a com- plete visual analysis; but rather it is designed to screen out those cases which show departures from normal, in several of the different visual skills.
Number of pupils examined 118 This does not include all school pupils as the examination is not complete.
Audiometer Test for Hearing
Number of pupils examined 265
Number pupils retested 8
Number of pupils hard of hearing 1
School Lunches
It has been made possible by the Salvation Army Fund for us to give ten free lunches daily to the children of the needy families.
Shadow-Graphs
All pupils from the first grade through the fifth grade were shadow-graphed under the direction of Dr. Goldthwait's Posture Clinic. Miss Leiber, a physiotherapist, at Dr. Gold- thwait's Clinic, visits the class rooms regularly and does special corrective work where it is needed.
Number shadow-graphs taken 178
First Aid treatments were given as follows: removal splinters, dressings for bruises, sprains, poison ivy, dogwood poison, scabies, and other minor emergencies.
Several children were taken home because of being ill at school.
May I take this opportunity to thank the superintendent, teachers, and the parents for the fine cooperation they have given me in promoting and maintaining the health of the children of the Medfield School.
Respectfully submitted,
MADELEINE HARDING, R. N. School Nurse
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CAFETERIA REPORT December, 31, 1948
Receipts Expenditures
Balance January 1, 1948
$ 568.53
January
1,476.46
$ 1,158.62
February
1,072.30
1,014.50
March
1,524.83
1,408.81
April
1,079.88
970.88
May
1,328.31
1,191.93
June
953.10
911.45
September
1,233.46
1,391.83
October
1,442.32
1,515.49
November
1,344.44
1,495.94
December
1,127.33
1,107.87
$13,150.96
$12,167.32
Outstanding Bills
252.90
170.00
$12,590.22
Balance December 31, 1948
$ 560.74
MEDFIELD SCHOOL CENSUS
October 1, 1948
5 years
7 years
14 years and under and under and under
7 years
14 years
16 years
Total
Boys
47
111
36
194
Girls
42
132
29
203
Total
89
243
65
397
Public School Membership
88
234
61
383
Vocational School Membership
0
0
2
2
Private School Membership
0
6
1
7
Other Public Schools
0
2
0
2
Not Enrolled in School
1
1
1
3
Total
89
243
65
397
MEMBERSHIP BY GRADES
Kindergarten
37
Grade VII
27
Grade I
45
Grade VIII
31
Grade II
42
Grade IX
31
Grade III
31 Grade X
21
Grade IV
40 Grade XI
26
111
Grade V Grade VI
42 Grade XII 19
31
Total Elementary School 268
Total Junior and Senior High School 155
Total-Kindergarten through Grade XII-423
NO SCHOOL SIGNAL
The High School-fire alarm 7:00 A.M. The Elementary School-fire alarm 7:30 A.M. Notice will be announced over Stations WBZ and WNAC.
GRADUATION EXERCISES
of the CLASS OF 1948, MEDFIELD HIGH SCHOOL High School Auditorium Thursday, June 10th, 1948, Eight O'clock
PROGRAM
Selections by the Medfield Community Orchestra Mr. Stewart Smith, Conductor
"Rakoczy March" Hungarian Melody "Straussiana" arr. by Seredy-Tocaben
"Entrance of the Sirdar" Iwanou
Processional Class of 1948
Invocation Rev. Edward Gordon Alexander
Music "Salutation" Gaines High School Chorus
Essay and Address of Welcome "Science and You" Helen Janet Clark
Music, "The End of a Perfect Day"
Bond
High School Chorus
Essay, "Our Future"
Margaret Theresa Mahoney
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Address
Ralph Moye
Presentation of Glass Gift
Edward Gronross, Vice-President of Senior Class
Presentation of Awards
Superintendent, E. Perley Eaton
Harvard Book Award. Lawrence Tisdale Superintendent, E. Perley Eaton
Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award. . Helen Janet Clark Headmaster, Raymond S. Locke
Medfield Historical Society Joann Simmons Headmaster, Raymond S. Locke
Lion's Club Athletic Award. Everett Dewar
Headmaster, Raymond S. Locke
Daughters of the American Revolution
Good Citizen Award. Helen Janet Clark Headmaster, Raymond S. Locke
The Massachusetts Society of Sons of American Revolution Marcia Jean Flagg Headmaster, Raymond S. Locke
Faculty Award. . Nancy E. Koch and John E. Kennedy Headmaster, Raymond S. Locke
Parent Teachers Cover Contest
Charlotte Howlett, William Gronross, Gloria Tucker Headmaster, Raymond S. Locke
Honorable Mention
Joan Fisher, Joyce Craig
Presentation of Scholarships Mrs. Everett Wills
Hannah Adams Club. Thomas Curry
Mr. John K. Anderson
Medfield Parent-Teacher Association. Helen J. Clark Mr. Norman Smith
Lions' Club Scholarship. Helen Janet Clark
Music, "Battle Hymn of the Republic" arr. by Waring High School Chorus
Presentation of Diplomas
Mr. John Lyons, Medfield School Committee
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Class Song
We'll see you again,
As on through life we'll strive to win. Mem'ries that we hold most dear,
Of Medfield High, will never leave us. We'll see you again But with sweet thoughts we'll leave tonight Teachers, friends and guests alike,
Our goal will be to go aright, We know that we shall ne'er forget, Tonight!
Tune: "I'll See You Again"
Recessional. Class of 1948
Class Motto: "Faber est quisque fortunae suae" (Each one is the architect of his own fortune)
Colors: Maroon and White Flower: Red Rose
CLASS ROLL
Helen Janet Clark
Thomas Walter Curry
Everett Lewis Dewar
William Joseph Griffin
Edward William Gronross
Jean Elizabeth Hogan
Eva Mary Ippoliti
Margaret Theresa Mahoney . Melville John Mills, Jr.
Joann Simmons
Alice Virginia Suereth
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Department of Corporations and Taxation Division of Accounts
December 14, 1948
To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Frank G. Haley, Chairman Medfield, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Medfield for the period from August 24, 1947 to August 26, 1948, made in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. Herman B. Dine, Assistant Direc- tor of Accounts.
Very truly yours,
FRANCIS X. LANG,
Director of Accounts.
Mr. Francis X. Lang Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston.
Sir:
As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Medfield for the period from August 24, 1947 to August 26, 1948, and submit the following report thereon:
The records of financial transactions of the several depart- ments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined and checked.
The books and accounts in the town accountant's office were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were verified by comparison with the treasurer's books and with the records of the several departments making the original charges. The payments as recorded were checked with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds and with the treasurer's books.
The appropriations voted by the town as shown by the town clerk's records were checked to the accountant's ledger.
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The ledger accounts were analyzed, the necessary adjustments resulting from the audit were made, a trial balance was taken off, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on August 26, 1948.
The books and accounts of the town treasurer were exam- ined and checked. The recorded receipts were analyzed and compared with the records of the departments making pay- ments to the treasurer, while the payments by the treasurer were checked with the selectmen's warrants.
In connection with treasury warrants, attention is called to Section 56, Chapter 41, General Laws, which provides that the treasurer shall pay no money from the treasury except upon warrants duly approved by the town accountant and a majority of the board of selectmen.
The payments on account of maturing debt and interest were verified by comparison with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities on file.
The cash book additions were verified, and the treasurer's cash balance on August 26, 1948 was proved by reconciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit and by actual count of the cash in the office.
The securities and savings bank books representing the investment of the trust funds in custody of the town treasurer and of the selectmen were examined and listed. The income was proved and the transfers to the town were verified.
The records of tax titles held by the town were examined and checked. The amounts added to the tax title account were compared with the collector's records, the tax titles re- deemed were checked with the receipts as recorded on the treasurer's cash book, and the tax titles on hand were listed, reconciled with the accountant's ledger, and further verified by checking with the records in the Registry of Deeds.
The books and accounts of the tax collector were examined and checked in detail. The taxes, motor vehicle and trailer excise, and assessments outstanding at the time of the previous examination and all subsequent commitment lists were analyzed and compared with the warrants of the assessors committing the accounts for collection.
The collector's cash books were footed, the payments to the treasurer by the collector were checked to the treasurer's and the accountant's books, the abatements were compared with the assessors' records of abatements granted, the taxes transferred to the tax title accounts were proved, the outstand-
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ing accounts were listed and reconciled with the accountant's ledger accounts, and the cash on hand was verified by actual count.
It is recommended that the collector make weekly pay- ments to the treasurer of all collections as required by Section 2, Chapter 60, General Laws, and that prompt action be taken by the collector toward the settlement of all prior years' taxes which, on the date of the audit, were as far back as 1938.
Interest on overdue accounts should be collected as re- quired by Section 57, Chapter 59, General Laws.
The records of departmental and water accounts receivable were examined and checked. The recorded payments to the treasurer were compared with the treasurer's cash book, the abatements were compared with the records of the departments authorized to grant such credits, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the accountant's ledger.
The outstanding tax, excise, and water accounts were veri- fied by sending notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, and from the replies received it appears that the outstanding accounts, as listed, are correct.
The financial records of the town clerk were examined and checked in detail. The records of town licenses and permits and of dog and sporting licenses were checked, the payments to the State being verified with the receipts on file and the payments to the town treasurer being compared with the treasurer's cash book.
The records of licenses and permits issued by the select- men and the health department were examined and the pay- ments to the town were verified.
The surety bonds furnished by the several town officials required by law to furnish them for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form.
The records of the sealer of weights and measures, of the school and library departments, as well as of all other depart- ments collecting money or committing bills for collection, were examined and checked with the treasurer's and the accountant's books.
It is again recommended that cemetery department re- ceipts for interments and foundations be paid over to the treasurer as required by Section 53, Chapter 44, General Laws, and that payments to employees for services rendered be paid from an appropriation provided therefor by town meeting vote.
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In addition to the balance sheet referred to, there are appended to this report tables showing a reconciliation of the treasurer's and collector's cash, summaries of the tax, excise, assessment, tax title, departmental, and water accounts, as well as tables showing the trust fund transactions.
During the progress of the audit, cooperation was re- ceived from the several officials, for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
HERMAN B. DINE, Assistant Director of Accounts.
RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER'S CASH
Balance August 24, 1947, $17,953.49
Receipts August 24 to December 31, 1947, 205,335.00
Adjustment of retirement fund deductions, .06
$223,288.55
Payments August 24 to December 31, 1947, $105,092.80
Transfer from tailings
12.75
Balance December 31, 1947, 118,183.00
$223,288.55
Balance January 1, 1948, $118,183.00
Receipts January 1 to August 26, 1948,
212,532.25
Entry on warrant for transfer of funds in error, 2,000.00
Premium on sale of securities not prev- iously recorded,
125.00
Overdeposit adjusted,
.20
$332,840.45
Payments January 1 to August 26, 1948, $315,956.43 Receipt of withholding tax recorded in excess, .01
Premium and accrued interest on securities purchased not entered on warrant, 35.78
Balance August 26, 1948:
Norfolk County Trust Com-
pany, Dedham, per check register, $13,102.34
Merchants National Bank,
Boston, per statement and check book, 1,612.22
Cash in office, verified, 2,133.67
16,848.23
$332,840.45
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Norfolk County Trust Company-Dedham
Balance August 26, 1948, per statement, $19,666.48
Balance August 26, 1948, per check register, $13,102.34
Outstanding checks August 26, 1948, per list, 6,564.14
$19,666.48
BOND AND COUPON ACCOUNT Merchants National Bank, Boston
Balance August 26, 1948, per statement,
$37.50
Outstanding coupons August 26, 1948, per list : High School Loan due February 15, 1946: Coupons #488-492, 5 @ $7.50, $37.50
RECONCILIATION OF COLLECTOR'S CASH
Cash balances August 26, 1948, per schedules:
Taxes 1939,
$16.00
Taxes 1940,
2.00
Taxes 1941,
1.00
Taxes 1942,
4.00
Taxes 1943,
6.00
Taxes 1944,
10.00
Taxes 1945,
2.00
Poll taxes 1946,
16.00
Personal property taxes 1946,
20.50
Real estate taxes 1946,
84.99
Poll taxes 1947,
22.00
Personal property taxes 1947,
11.70
Real estate taxes 1947,
21.76
Poll taxes 1948,
6.00
Real estate taxes 1948, 2,337.79
Motor vehicle and trailer excise 1946, 2.00
Motor vehicle and trailer excise 1948, 322.35
Sewer assessments added t
taxes 1932 to 1938, inclusive, 200.83
Committed interest 1932 to 1938, inclusive, 48.08
Interest and costs on taxes and excise, 8.20
$3,143.20 12.90
Excess cash August 26, 1948,
$3,156.10
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Cash in office August 26, 1948, verified, $3,086.10 Collector's overpayment to treasurer to be refunded: Real estate taxes 1947, 70.00
$3,156.10
TAXES-1937
Outstanding August 24, 1947 and January 1, 1948, $42.00
Payments to treasurer January 1 to August 26, 1948, $24.00
Abatements January 1 to August 26, 1948 18.00
$42.00
TAXES-1938
Outstanding August 24, 1947 and January 1, 1948
$58.00
Payments to treasurer January 1 to August 26, 1948, $10.00
Abatements January 1 to August 26, 1948, 18.00
Outstanding August 26, 1948, per list, 30.00
$58.00
TAXES-1939
Outstanding August 24, 1947,
$74.53
Payments to treasurer August 24 to December 31, 1947,
$4.53
Outstanding December 31, 1947,
70.00
$74.53
Outstanding January 1, 1948,
$70.00
Payments to treasurer January 1 to August 26, 1948,
$8.00
Outstanding August 26, 1948, per list,
46.00
Cash balance August 26, 1948,
16.00
$70.00
TAXES-1940
Outstanding August 24, 1947,
$41.96
Payment to treasurer
August 24 to December 31, 1947,
$2.00
Outstanding December 31, 1947,
39.96
$41.96
Outstanding January 1, 1948,
$39.96
Payments to treasurer
January 1 to August 26, 1948, $8.00
Abatements January 1 to August 26, 1948, 13.96
Outstanding August 26, 1948, per list, 16.00
Cash balance August 26, 1948,
2.00
$39.96
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TAXES-1941
Outstanding August 24, 1947,
$95.56
Payments to treasurer
August 24 to December 31, 1947,
$2.58
Outstanding December 31, 1947,
92.98
$95.56
Outstanding January 1, 1948,
$92.98
Motor vehicle and trailer excise 1941
recorded as taxes 1941,
2.58
$95.56
Payments to treasurer
January 1 to August 26, 1948,
$26.00
Abatements January 1 to August 26, 1948, 17.98
.01
Outstanding August 26, 1948, per list, 50.57
Cash balance August 26, 1948,
1.00
$95.56
TAXES-1942
Outstanding August 24, 1947,
$152.17
Refunds August 24 to December 31, 1947,
22.01
$174.18
Payments to treasurer
August 24 to December 31, 1947,
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