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The improvement of the grounds about the new building and the extension of the use of the playground has been going on through the year. A skating place has been provided, addi- tional equipment has been purchased, and other improvements planned. A hedge has been placed near the entrance and the border around the building gravelled. Through the cooper- ation of the Tree Warden a new grading to the street line is now possible. A moderate amount of repainting has been done within and outside the new building. This building is kept in excellent condition and only "wear and tear" must be accounted for.
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Our Sunderland pupils in neighboring high schools, though somewhat reduced in numbers, continue to exhibit high 'stan- dards of achievement and scholarship. A list of the names of those who graduated from high school courses last June may be. found on the last page of the school report. A tabulation of the registration and attendance records shows but slight changes in registration and an even higher percentage of attendance than for the corresponding period last year.
I have yet to meet a resident of Sunderland who is unin- terested in our schools and I have cause for much satisfaction in the many courtesies extended to the teachers and myself by the Committee, town officers and citizens.
Respectfully submitted,
MARVIN E. JANES,
Superintendent of Schools
December 31, 1928.
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Report of Supervisor of Music
Mr. Marvin E. Janes,
Superintendent of Schools
Dear Sir :-
I herewith submit to you my annual report as Supervisor of Music in the Sunderland Public Schools.
The course of study which I follow in the schools of this town is divided into two definite parts, namely, "Tune and Time."
Under "Tune" come the following subjects: Learning the scale, staff reading, finding "do," first and second steps in chro- matics, two and three part singing, use of the five chromatic characters, bass clef study for boys.
While under the heading, "Time," are taught the seven different combinations of time, called time motions. In my schools, I have obtained much better results in time by omit- ting all stilted, memorized definitions for time. The only requirement is the ability to sing correctly, at sight, the diff- erent combinations. Compound time, I find, needs a great deal of emphasis in order to get correct rhythm, for most songs of the Slumber Song type are written, not with common time, but with compound time. The lower grades are still obtaining rhythmic work by means of their toy orchestras.
All through the year, music appreciation is considered, though at the beginning of the new year, one particular subject is studied. Since this year is the one hundredth anniversary of Franz Schubert's death, the upper grades are studying his life and are singing and listening to some of his best known music. (Incidentally, I might add that I am taking the Music Appreciation course offered by the Massachusetts University
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Extension Service at Amherst in the desire to prove more of an inspiration to the children in this particular branch.
It had been hoped that the schools of this town might have access to a radio every Friday morning for thirty minutes, during the winter in order that the children might "listen in" at the Educational Hour of concerts and lectures conducted by the well-known conductor and composer, Walter Damrosch; these concerts are given especially for school children and the work is graded into four different classes, while a Teacher's Manual is sent upon request. Inasmuch as it was not possible to make the necessary arrangements for the schools to listen to the concerts I wish to say that it is well worth while for any adult to "tune in" at WBZ Friday mornings. Since this fea- ture was not possible for this year it will be something to aspire to next year.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. Janes, for your interest and help; and as always, the cooperation of the Sunderland teachers has been most stimulating.
Respectfully submitted,
ISABEL B. MONTAGUE, Supervisor of Music
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Report of Supervisor of Art
Mr. Marvin E. Janes, Superintendent of Schools
Dear Sir :-
I herewith submit my third annual report as Supervisor of Art in the Sunderland Schools.
In this course we are following the fundamental principles of last year rather closely, devoting each month to some specific subject-design, color, object drawing, perspective, construc- tion, or holiday work-always with the idea of correlating our work with the academic work of the grades. However, the standards have been raised and the problems to meet those standards have been made much more difficult.
Last June we held an exhibition in the Domestic Science Laboratory, which did much to stimulate and awaken the in- terest of both parents and pupils in our work. It showed not only progress made in this field, but real talent and ability among the pupils. We plan to make this exhibition an annual school affair.
Much credit is due the teachers of Sunderland for the progress made by the pupils in drawing. It has been a pleasure to work with their generous help and co-operation.
In closing I wish to thank you, Mr. Janes, for your many kindly suggestions.
Respectfully submitted,
SHIELA K. MCCARTHY.
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Report of Supervisor of Physical Education
Mr. Marvin E. Janes, Superintendent of Schools
Dear Sir :-
I herewith submit my first annual report as Supervisor of Physical Education in the Sunderland Public Schools.
The Aim of Educational Gymnastics is to develop the body into a harmonious whole under the perfect control of the will and to counteract and correct tendencies to abnormal develop- ment.
In the first two grades, the work is mostly Story Plays where the pupils, through keen imagination, unconsciously ex- ercise their bodies. With the third grade, formal exercises are started along with marching and games, and later, folk dancing.
As long as the weather permitted Gymnastic Classes were held out of doors, where the pupils had plenty of fresh air and entered into the games with a good spirit and the idea of play- ing together as a whole.
Each teacher has a Physical Education outline each week, which I go through thoroughly so that the teacher and the pu- pils know what to go through during the week. Progression is twofold, first, from exercise to exercise, and, second, from the movements of one lesson to those of another. We are working hard for pupil leadership.
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In closing I wish to thank you for your assistance in pro- moting Physical Education in the Schools, and to thank the . teachers for their splendid cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
BARBARA ALLEN, Supervisor of Physical Education
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Report of Supervisor of Household Arts
Mr. Marvin E. Janes, Superintendent of Schools
Dear Sir :-
I herewith submit to you my third annual report as teacher of Home Economics in the Sunderland Schools.
This year there are sixty-three students taking the work in this course. This number includes girls from the sixth grade, seventh grade and eighth grade, and also ten boys from the eighth grade.
As in previous years, the work in the higher grades, during the first half of the year has been devoted to the study of foods, the periods of time for each class being from sixty to seventy- five minutes long.
In the beginners' class, namely, the sixth grade, a course in sewing is being given which will extend throughout the en- tire school year. The girls have learned the use of some funda- mental stitches by making a holder and towel to be used next year in connection with their cooking lessons, and a bag in which to carry their sewing. At present, they are working on aprons which are a part of their cooking uniform, and those girls not needing the apron are making simple underwear. This last project is intended to give them the necessary experience with the sewing machine.
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In the seventh grade, the girls started their study of cook- ery by preparing simple nourishing foods which would be prac- tical to serve in their own homes. They also studied the prin- ciples of nutrition, meal planning and the methods of house- keeping.
The eighth grade girls resumed their study of cookery, started the previous year, preserving and canning, bringing their own products and jars from home. After the preserving came the study of the value of foods in the diet, care of food in the home, menu-making, table service and house-keeping duties.
Lessons for the boys in the eighth grade have been the same as those of the seventh grade girls. They will continue their study of foods until June.
During the last half of the year the seventh grade girls will apply their knowledge of sewing by making a set of underwear which will consist of three or more pieces.
The eighth grade girls will have as their first project in sewing a kimono, and after that, simple dresses.
To you, Mr. Janes, and all others who have offered help- ful suggestions, I wish to extend my hearty thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
ELSIE J. PFERSICK.
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Report of School Nurse
Mr. M. E. Janes, Superintendent of Schools, Sunderland, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Janes :-
Sunderland children, 184 in all, are, for the first time, free from dental defects. Credit for organizing and carrying on the dental clinic, is due to Mrs. H. C. Pomeroy, the Superintendent and School Committee and the women of the town, who so generously gave of their time to help at the clinic for several weeks.
Nineteen children are happier doing their school work, be- cause they are able to see better with glasses than they could before. Thirty-nine children during the last few years have been given a chance for better health and scholarship, because they are rid of diseased tonsils. Fifteen of these were cared for at three clinics last year.
Nineteen children were examined at the Chest Clinic, where ten were given the tuberculin test. Three children were taken to the Westfield State Sanatorium for X-ray examination and found to be free from tuberculosis.
Again, the Franklin County Public Health Association, through its funds raised by the sale of the Christmas Seals, paid for the care of five children at the Greenfield Health Camp for three weeks, at a cost of Twenty Dollars per child.
Sunderland Schools have been banner winners in the Modern Health Crusade Tournaments several times. It was a foregone
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conclusion that her teachers and pupils would eagerly enter the Health Contest, which required, first of all, participation in Crusade work and the formation of good health habits. Con- testants were required to be free from physical defects, to have or to gain good posture and to be interested in healthy living. Pupils in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades were enrolled and how they did work! Blue ribbons were awarded to the health- iest boy and girl in each room, chosen by the teacher, nurse and doctor, who went to Greenfield for the final rigid physical ex- amination. The contest which was county-wide, under the leadership of the Franklin County Public Health Association, sought to stimulate a greater interest in the beauty of health. Children came from nine of the county towns for the final ex- amination. The healthiest girl and boy were chosen to be Queen of Health and Sir Galahad of Health. Sunderland's Blue Rib- bon Children are Charlotte Darling, Julia Graves, Viola Ol- kowski, Arthur Bixby and Vernon Miller. Both boys were rated very high but Vernon Miller received the highest rating of any boy in the county and won the title of Sir Galahad of Health.
The contest was dramatically brought before the public at the Live Wire Fair in Greenfield, when the children were awarded the Blue Ribbons by Ex-Senator John W. Haigis, be- fore the grandstand packed with people. Dressed in the Cru- sade Costume, the Blue Ribbon Children of the county, took part in the juvenile parade, Sir Galahad was resplendent in a red velvet knight's costume, standing beside his white pony on the float which was a bower of green. Sunderland was greatly honored by the healthiest boy in the county. For both truck and driver, we are indebted to Messrs. Goodyear and Warner.
Again, may I say, that it is a great pleasure to work with each and every one in Sunderland.
Respectfully submitted,
ELSIE F. SMITH, R. N., School Nurse
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Registration and Attendance Sunderland Grammar School September to December 31, 1928
School
Registration Percent of Attendance
Teacher
Grade 8
24
*99.5
Lillian Dill
Grade 7
24
97.6
Carolyne Allen
Grade 7
22
96.9
Jeannette Rosengren
Grade 6
35
98.1
Anna Jegelwicz
Grade 5
43
94.4
Ruth Wynne
Grade 4
42
97.3
Olive Hubbard
Grade 3
42
97.
Clarabelle Wheeler
Grade 2
41
98.6
Lucy Andrews
Grade 1 and 2
29
96.5
Marian T. Hall
Grade 1
26
95.4
Marcia Church
Summary
328
97.1
*Highest percent of attendance
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Graduating Exercises
CLASS OF NINETEEN TWENTY-EIGHT .
SUNDERLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Thursday Evening, June 14th, 1928
Piano Solo-The Wayside Chapel. Charlotte Darling Prayer Rev. F. L. Grant
Music. Sunderland Orchestra
"The Rejuvenation of Uncle Hi"
Cast of Characters
Uncle Hiram Gibson, the boys' chaperon.
Arthur Bixby
Alex Pierce
who love to fish
John Zak
Floyd Moore
Bert Miles, always tired,.
Leon Bagdon Joseph Lubas
Arthur Gere who play tennis
Paul Perohonis
Benny Landers
Joseph Radowicz
Rastus White, in love with Cindy, . Stanley Bysiewski
Aunt Hetty Pierson, the girls' chaperon Louise Gribko Anna Beers Hilda Miner Julia Kazlauskas Helen Benjamin Fanny Spencer who enjoy a hike but are afraid of bears' Flora Frost Elizabeth Korpita Annie Sadowski Charlotte Darling Bessie Erha
Emily Strong Edith Dearborn
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Mabel Crane
Reta Talbot
Cora Bentley
who love tennis
Josephine Swaluk Veronica Dzenis Nellie Palembas
Lucy Parker
Jessie Bartos
Faith Lorimer
Domeneka Discawicz
Jane Worthley
Sophie Skibiski
Lucindy Jackson, the colored cook,. Stefania Slawsky
ACT I. The beginning of a week's outing of the Sunder- land Grammar School-Choosing the boys' and girls' camp- Uncle Hi and Aunt Hetty renew their youth-Cindy's prepara- tions for dinner.
ACT II. Starting out on a hike, on a fishing expedition, and for a game of tennis-Uncle Hi and Aunt Hetty have a "spill"-The accidents and scares forgotten in a game of "Yan- kee Doodle."
ACT III. The arrival of Cindy's beau-The last meeting of the Senior Class celebrated with the following program :-
Song-Loch Lomond
Aunt Hetty and Chorus
Camp Girls Dance-Highland Fling
Recitation-Looking Back Uncle Hi
Song-Banishing Dull Care Away Girls' Chorus
Song-The Shadow Man Cindy and Chorus
Recitation-The Boogah Man Edith
Song-The Call of the Day. Class
Recitation-Knee Deep in June . Floyd
Song-Boat Song Girls' Chorus
Recitation-Swimmin' in the Creek Benny
Recitation-The House by the Side of the Road. Alex
Song-Comrades Class Recitation-The Chambered Nautilus Anna
Song-In Praise of Light. Class
Recitation-The Making of Friends . Emily
Song-Friendship and Union . . Class
The good times come to an end with the wish that their memories may live forever.
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Music . Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas Herbert H. Bixby
Class March Orchestra
CLASS ROLL
Leon Joseph Bagdon*
Jessie Emily Bartos
Helen Eleanor Benjamin*
Arthur Fredrick Bixby*
Stanley Frank Bysiewski
Charlotte Marcy Darling Domeneka Discawicz
Veronica Stella Dzenis*
Bessie Stella Erha Louise Lucille Gribko
Julia Aldona Kazlauskas*
Elizabeth Irene Korpita Joseph Lubas, Jr. Nellie Palembas Paul Perohonis Joseph Radowicz, Jr .* Anna Dorothy Sadowski Sophie Dorothy Skibiski* Stefania Stashia Slawsky Josephine Swaluk* John Michael Zak
Attendance Record for the Class 100 per cent for two months 99.05 per cent for the year *Perfect attendance for the year
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
JUNE, 1928
AT AMHERST HIGH SCHOOL
Laura G. Cooley Catherine N. Hubbard Adam L. Koslosky
Burton J. Goodyear Merl E. Hubbard Gladys C. Woodbury
ANNUAL REPORTS
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ANNUAL REPORTS
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ORANGE, MASS. THE ART PRESS 1930
Town Warrant
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
FRANKLIN, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Sunderland, in the County of Franklin, GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall in said Town, on Monday February the third, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the fol- lowing articles -
ARTICLE 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.
ART. 2. To choose all necessary town officers for the ensuing year.
ART. 3. To hear the annual report of the town officers and special committees and act thereon.
ART. 4. To appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town charges for the ensuing year, or to pay town debts and interest.
ART. 5. To determine the manner of repairing highways, townways and bridges, and appropriate any money therefor.
ART. 6. To see if the town will appropriate money for the transportation of scholars to the schools in town or high schools out of town.
ART. 7. To fix the time when taxes shall be paid and pass any vote in regard to interest.
ART. 8. To see if the town will authorize the treasurer to borrow money in anticipation of revenue, with the approval of the selectmen, for the use of the town, and give notes of the town therefor.
ART. 9. To appropriate money for salaries of the several town officers.
ART. 10. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money for the support of the Public Library.
ART. 11. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money for the opening of the town drains or take any action in regard to them.
ART. 12. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money for the medical inspection of schools.
ART 13. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money to furnish street lights for the ensuing year.
ART. 14. To see if the town will appropriate $150.00 to be paid to the Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture in accordance with provisions of Chapter 128, Section 45, General Laws and for the purpose of demonstration work under the direc- toin of the agent of instruction of the trustees on land owned by the town or any residents thereof, or pass any vote or votes in relation thereto.
ART 15. To see if the town will choose a director in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 128, Section 45, General Laws, at this meeting, to serve for the term of one year.
ART. 16. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money for the observance of Decoration Day.
ART. 17. To see if the town will appropriate the sum of $300.00 for a school nurse in accordance with Chapter 357, Acts of 1921, or appropriate any sum in connection therewith.
ART. 18. To see if the town will take any action in regard to appropriating a sum of money for gypsy moth work.
ART. 19. To see what action the town will take in regard to snow removal, and see if the town will appropriate any money for the same.
ART. 20. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money for bonding the town officers.
ART. 21. To see if the town will accept the provisions of Section 26-29, Chapter 81, General Laws, in regard to the manner of caring for the roads.
ART. 22. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money for repairing the roads under the provisions of Chapter 90, of the General Laws.
ART. 23. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money to purchase a truck or any other road equipment.
ART. 24. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money for the construction of a swimming pool and skating rink or take any action in regard thereto.
ART. 25. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money for the construction or repair of sidewalks.
ART. 26. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money to pay for the printing of the valuation lists.
ART. 27. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money to pay for damages on property adjoining the ball grounds.
ART. 28. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of mon- ey to pay for giving pupils in the schools the Schick Test and treatment.
ART. 29. To see if the town will vote to authorize the sale of any part of the play grounds.
ART. 30. To see if the town will vote to purchase or take by eminent domain any land for play ground purposes, and appropriate any money therefor.
ART. 31. To see if the town will vote to adopt a by-law providing for the appointment, terms of office, and duties of a Finance Committee.
ART. 32. To see if the town will vote to allow the Town Hall to be used for basketball.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting up attested copies thereof at the Post Office seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not, and make due return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting, as aforesaid.
Given under our hands this 24th day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty.
P. F. WHITMORE, A. W. HUBBARD, F. W. DARLING, $ Selectmen of Sunderland.
Town Officers
CLERK
W. E. Clark, Term expires 1932
TREASURER
TAX COLLECTOR
Clarence F. Clark, 1930
R. B. Brown, 1930
SELECTMEN
P. F. Whitmore, Chairman F. W. Darling, Clerk A. W. Hubbard
Term expires 1930 Term expires 1931 Term expires 1932
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Robert N. Goodyear Abby H. Smith, Chairman H. H. Bixby
Term expires 1930 Term expires 1931 Term expires 1932
ASSESSORS
Fred E. Walsh G. A. Childs Raymond Warner, Chairman
Term expires 1930 Term expires 1931 Term expires 1932
AUDITOR
TREE WARDEN
Daisy B. Montague, 1930
K. S. Williams, 1930
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CEMETERY TRUSTEES
Clarence Clark W. H. Dill, Chairman A. W. Hubbard
Term expires 1930
Term expires 1931 Term expires 1932
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Baxter N. Fish
Term expires 1930
Lillian M. Dill
Term expires 1930
Abby H. Smith
Term expires 1930
F. L. Grant
Term expires 1931
Ralph B. Brown
Term expires 1931
Walter R. Williams
Term expires 1931
Grace B. Darling
Term expires 1932
Mary B. Pomeroy
Term expires 1932
Frances Clark
Term expires 1932
CONSTABLES
Joseph Buczynski F. D. Hubbard Ralph B. Brown
Frank Grybko F. E. Walsh Kenneth S. Williams
MEASURERS OF WOOD AND BARK
Clifford A. Hubbard David Hepburn
H. H. Bixby George P. Bullis
FIRE WARDENS
James H. Warner T. L. Warner
Kenneth S. Williams Lester E. Miller
APPOINTEES
FENCE VIEWERS
Dr. Charles Moline
Minnie B. Clark
Florence G. Hubbard
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FIELD DRIVERS
D. D. Whitmore Frank J. Grybko John Mitchell
John Moleitoris Leo E. Walsh Guilford Montague
Louis Horst
POUND KEEPER
Joseph Mileski
PUBLIC WEIGHERS
Frank D. Hubbard Perry A. Goodyear William E. Clark
P. F. Whitmore T. L. Warner Mrs. W. E. Clark
FOREST FIRE WARDEN
A. C. Warner
MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
Richard W. Graves
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS, MEATS AND PROVISIONS
M. H. Williams
ASSISTANT INSPECTOR OF MEATS
Kenneth S. Williams
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Marvin E. Janes
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SUPERINTENDENT OF ROADS
T. L. Warner
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
C. G. Clark
DIRECTOR OF FARM BUREAU
Charles F. Clark
LIST OF JURORS FOR 1929
Brown, Ralph B.
Hepburn, Howard N.
Bullis, George P.
Hubbard, George C.
Clark, Charles F.
Hubbard, William L.
Clark, Henry M.
Pomeroy, Harold C.
Dickinson, Richard L.
Warner, Theoren L.
Goodyear, Robert N.
Williams, Milton H.
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Selectmen's Report
BONDING
Appropriation, $100.00
R. W. Graves
$65 00
Balance
35 00
CONNECTICUT RIVER BRIDGE
Appropriation, $250.00 Transferred from Reserve Fund, $462.67
The Recorder Press, signs $ 8 25
Walsh Steam Boiler Works, iron plates
52 20
Franklin County Lumber Co.
20 15
James Splann, cement
37 50
S. Allen's Sons, supplies
3 17
Clark & Goodyear
8 97
F. D. Hubbard
12 80
Joe Bagdonas, gravel
80
Warner Brothers, labor
3 00
Warner Brothers, sand
6 32
Warner Brothers and Goodwin, Inc.
159 75
W. J. Ahearn, labor
52 20
Morris Ahearn, labor
38 50
Harry Graves. labor
20 50
Paul Ahearn, labor
10 50
Tommy Wyzgaitis, labor
10 00
12
Steve Kroll, labor
$ 7 00
John Bandelevich, labor
12 00
Joe Kolokoski, labor
6 50
F. L. Clark, Jr., labor
7 00
Joe Meleski, labor
7 00
Raymond Walsh, labor
7 00
Frank Ahearn, labor
7 00
Alex Drinko, labor
3 50
H. W. Algier, labor
7 50
Walter Feldman, labor
3 00
R. B. Brown, labor
4 00
C. G. Clark, labor
8 00
Sunderland Garage
3 75
G. A. Carning
6 98
James Black, signs .
6 50
American Tar Co.
45 90
E. H. Friedrich Co.
7 38
H. H. Woodbury, labor
1 05
J. A. Benjamin
7 00
Haarman Steel Co.
60 00
Amherst Gas Co., lights
50 00
$712 67
Due from Whately 1-21
$ 33 94
Due from Deerfield 4-21
135 75
Due from County 11-21
373 31
Sunderland's Share 5-21
169 67
$712 67
FRANKLIN COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
Appropriation, $150.00
Franklin County Extension Service
$150 00
GYPSY MOTH
Appropriation, $300.00
Adam Kozlowski, labor $84 50
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John Besarkarski, labor
$42 25
Dominick Pilvinie, labor
3 25
Balance
$130 00 170 00
INCIDENTALS
Appropriation, $1200.00
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