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Office-High School Building, Hopedale. Telephone, Milford, 1630.
Office open 8-12 A. M. and 1-5.30 P. M. on school days and during summer vacation. Employment and 70
educational certificates granted at any time during office hours.
TEACHERS.
Name. HIGH SCHOOL.
Subject or Grade. Preparation.
Years of Service in Town.
Henry P. Clough, Principal
Mathematics and Science Dartmouth College and N. H. Univ .- Harvard Summer Schools Fifth
Marion D. Remmert Ida M. Grover
English and History
Worcester Normal, 4 years Third
Latin and French
Boston University
Third
CENTER SCHOOL.
Orrilla F. Park
Virginia Sue Whayne
6, 7, 8 3, 4, 5
Castleton, Vermont, Normal
Eighth Peabody Teachers' College and Univ. of Kentucky Second Framingham Normal Third
Edith Davenport
Assistant
Mary M. Ross
1 and 2
Framingham Normal
Third
EAST MENDON.
Etta Christiansen 1-7
Hyannis Normal Second
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MUSIC SUPERVISOR.
Amy Young Burns
Philadelphia Conservatory of Music, Study in Germany, etc. Second
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN.
K. A. Campbell, M. D.
Telephone, Milford, 102
SCHOOL NURSES.
Helen C. Grady, R. N. Milford District Nursing Association, Telephone, Milford, 862 Mildred Salmond, R. N., Assistant
JANITORS.
Raymond Barrows
Center School
Fred Bullard
East Mendon
TRANSPORTATION AGENTS. Harold C. Barrows Kenneth Taft M., F. & U. Coach Co. Johnson Bus Lines
TRUANT OFFICER. Harold C. Barrows
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MENDON SCHOOL CALENDAR.
1933.
ELEMENTARY.
Winter Term Jan. 3 to March 17 Vacation two weeks
Eleven Weeks
Spring Term April 3 to June 9 Ten Weeks
Summer Vacation
Fall Term
Sept. 5 to Dec. 15
Fifteen Weeks
Vacation two weeks
Winter Term
Open Jan. 2, 1934
HIGH.
Winter Term Jan. 3 to March 24 Vacation one week
Twelve Weeks
Spring Term April 3 to June 23 Summer Vacation
Twelve Weeks
Fall Term Sept. 5 to Dec. 22 Vacation one week
Sixteen Weeks
Winter Term
Open Jan. 2, 1934
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LEGAL HOLIDAYS.
New Year's Day, January 1; Washington's Birthday, February 22; Patriots' Day, April 19; Memorial Day, May 30; Labor Day, September 4; Columbus Day, October 12; Armistice Day, November 11; Thanksgiving Day, November 30; Christmas Day, December 25.
When a holiday comes on Sunday, the following Monday becomes a holiday. There will be no session of schools on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day.
AGE OF ENTRANCE TO SCHOOL.
A regulation of the School Department is that no child can enter school for the first time unless such child shall be- come six years of age on or before January 1 of the year following the fall term when he wishes to enter school. For entrance to school this coming fall term a child must be six years of age on or before January 1, 1934. A child entering school for the first time must present a birth certificate.
REPORT OF SIGHT AND HEARING TESTS
OCTOBER, 1932.
Number of pupils examined 235
Number found defective in eyesight
10
Number found defective in hearing
2
Number of parents notified 10
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ENROLLMENT JANUARY 6, 1933.
Primary Room
East Mendon
Grade 1
26
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 24
Grade 2
3
Grade 3
7
Intermediate Room
Grade 4
3
Grade 3
19
Grade 5
3
Grade 4
21
Grade 6
4
Grade 5
17
Grade 7
2
Grammar Room
Grade 6
21
Grade 7
18
High School
Grade 8
25
High School
31
Total 227
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND CITIZENS OF MENDON :-
It is time for the thirty-ninth annual report of the Men- don schools. Because of the necessity for making it brief, some phases usually given and general details will be omitted from this report.
We can truthfully say that the schools this past year have been successful in the lines of work which are carried on. Time has proven that a wise choice was made in the selection of teachers to fill the last vacancies in the teaching staff. These new teachers have shown their ability and faithfulness toward their work in a marked degree, and hence our entire teaching force in the town is still strongly efficient.
There have been no other changes in the scheme of the school work. Mendon has never felt financially able to main- tain any extra activities in its schools. We have attempted to teach only the most essential subjects.
Though we aim to make this report short, we feel it is essential to mention a few of the pressing needs. One of the large problems before the schools at present is the crowded condition of the rooms. The table of enrollment will show that every room is crowded, some even to a dangerous extent. This large enrollment is not due to the closing of the Albeeville school, for that addition means only a few pupils. The large increase in the school population in the past two or three years is due to the number of state wards who are placed in town, and to the fact that to-day industry is not employing many minors who would not be in school under former conditions, so they must return to school. Also the number of school
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pupils in Mendon and similar towns has greatly increased dur- ing this time of depression because many families have left the cities where rents are high and have gone to the country where the cost of living is less. These conditions, which will increase, make a large problem for the small country towns.
It is most essential that the public realize that there is no depression in the school business. Schools must be main- tained, for there is no other place for the children and young people.
There is a great wave of sentiment throughout the country that a great reduction must be made in the cost of all departments of government, but the public must realize that there is another side of the question when it affects the train- ing of future citizens. Since there is no slack in the school work, it is very difficult to make any retrenchment. About the only opportunity towns like Mendon have in saving school costs is in transportation, but thus far the public has not seemed to be willing to make any reduction in this line. Since such towns as Mendon have had no extra activities in their schools, it is not possible to make curtailment in any of those lines, and any considerable retrenchment in school facilities is very likely to be to the injury of the children.
Our municipalities can make retrenchments in road and bridge building, erecting of and improvements on buildings, and various other lines, for the present, and when financial conditions improve, these activities can be taken up again; but such a policy can not be operated in the system of educa- tion. Children grow up regardless of financial conditions, and if their education is neglected for any length of time, the opportunity is lost and can not be made up later. In these days of trouble and complexity of life, it is evident that edu- cation of the rising generation is more greatly needed than ever before.
We can fully appreciate the situation which prompts the desire for so-called economy and for smaller budgets, but it is important that our citizens carefully consider the other
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side of the question, for the schools are becoming larger and the demands greater, and to operate on greatly reduced budg- ets makes a difficult problem, and retrenchments may be a serious handicap to the rising generation.
MATERIAL NEEDS OF THE SCHOOLS.
More room at the Center building.
A new well.
New indoor toilet system.
New seats and some other equipment.
Painting the Center building.
Improvement of drainage system of Center building to take care of water which comes into boiler room.
A small expenditure for new adjustable irons for present desks and seats so that seats may fit pupils.
More room in the Center building may be an imperative need next year. The other needs mentioned should be met just as soon as finances will permit. We refer the readers to our discussion in last year's report concerning the needs and advantages of an indoor toilet system.
On account of the increased number of pupils in the Center building, several new seats have been necessary. Some second hand seats and desks have been purchased at a low figure from the Hopedale School Department. Since these are not adjustable, they should not be used permanently, and new ones should be purchased as soon as possible.
The janitor of the Center building is employed on full time, and in addition to his many other duties has made many minor repairs about the building and grounds. The drain has been dug up and the pipes thoroughly cleaned out. The lower halls have been retinted. Nine new storm windows have been purchased and put in order, and are on the building. The seats, window casing and much of the woodwork in the building have been varnished. Numerous other minor re- pairs were made.
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When funds are available, the East School building should be raised and considerable grading done so that the furnace can stand above the water line, and the cellar be made dry. Now a stream of water is constantly flowing through the cellar and out a small drain which has been installed. Much of the time the bottom of the furnace is in the water. This grading should have been done when the building was placed, but it was impossible to get the state authorities who moved the building to do anything more. Also, as it was very dry at the time, some thought that the extra grading was not necessary.
A good new fence has been erected around two sides of the East school grounds, and aside from the damp conditions, the building is well located, with ample play room.
Economies have been made along all lines. Repairs may be put off for a time, but if they are delayed too long, the future cost will be more. We have also attempted to use a smaller amount of books and supplies. This can not be done long, as books wear out rapidly and more must be provided. The lack of needed books and supplies is a handicap to best school work.
Furthermore, there has actually been some retrenchment in teachers' salaries, because the new teachers engaged to fill recent vacancies were engaged at much lower salaries, and these salaries have not been increased with length of service, as has been the custom in the past. Some of these salaries should be adjusted for the welfare of the schools, and also in order for the town to receive its full quota of reimbursement from the state. Reduction of the small salaries will sooner or later mean lowered efficiency in the schools.
It is well for the voters to note the reimbursements re- ceived from the state, and the actual cost of schools by town taxation. Though the cost of our high school is rather large, as is the case in all small high schools, the cost of our other schools is low. The per capita cost of the schools in Mendon was $56.72, while the average for the state is $73.11. Hence
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the per capita cost of Mendon schools is only seventy-seven percent of the state average. Mendon ranks eighty-second toward the lowest in Group III, of one hundred eight towns.
The writer can state, as he has in years past, that the Mendon School Committee has always used most strict econo- my in school expenditures. The question of expenses has always been considered very carefully, and unless it be in the case of transportation, no expenditures have been made which did not seem immediately essential.
We beg to call attention to the individual parts of the School Report which follow.
The citizens of this town have been very considerate of the welfare of their children in years past, and we are con- fident that their interest and loyal support will be extended in the future.
Respectfully submitted, CARROLL H. DROWN,
Superintendent of Schools.
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REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.
TO MR. CARROLL H. DROWN,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :-
I herewith submit my fifth annual report of the Mendon High School for the year ending December 31, 1932.
The past year has witnessed the usual school activities carried on in a pleasing and successful manner. The spirit of the school is good, and the teaching staff of the entire building is zealously endeavoring to accomplish satisfactory results.
Registration in all rooms has increased, making neces- sary the installation of additional desks and seats. A small recitation room is now being used as a home room for pupils who cannot be accommodated in the main high school room. Although this small room is not equipped with stationary desks, there are shelves and drawers available, which serve as places of safe keeping of books and materials. The lower grades are crowded, particularly in the intermediate room. Notwithstanding the increased enrollment in all grades, the four year senior high school remains nearly constant in num- bers. At the present time there are thirty-one members, sixteen boys and fifteen girls.
Seven pupils graduated June 23, 1932 at exercises which were held in the Unitarian Church: Dorcas M. Barrows, Mildred E. Barnes, Marjorie R. Brown, Esther M. Coffin, Beatrice L. Davenport, Rose A. Leoncini, Florence E. Thomas.
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The annual prize speaking contest on June 1, 1932, was well attended by the townspeople. Eight pupils participated. First prize was awarded to Marjorie R. Brown, second prize to Dwight J. Davenport, and third prize to Dorothy L. Mc- Gaughey. The school play, "Professor Pepp," was presented December 10, 1932 at the town hall under the direction of Miss Remmert.
Other customary activities of the school have been car- ried on as usual.
Work in music is being conducted by Mrs. Amy Young Burns and continued improvement is being realized.
The school building is receiving excellent care and sev- eral minor improvements have been made during the year. New window shades have been installed in three rooms and the lower hallway has been painted and varnished. Book shelves in the high school room and additional storm windows for the west side of the building are recent acquisitions.
Several more benches for the basement lunch room are especially desirable as the present supply does not provide properly for the great number of pupils who remain at the school building during the grade lunch period.
Through the efforts of Mrs. Coffin, Chairman of the School Committee, and the generosity of Mr. Edward T. Powers, several small maple trees were planted along the north side of the playground as a part of the George Wash- ington Tree Planting Program. It is hoped that these trees within a few years will replace the row of apple trees which, for a long time, has been somewhat of a nuisance to teachers and pupils.
Parents are reminded that the best work on the part of the pupils is attainable only when home study habits are en- couraged. The school day is far too short to accomplish the necessary class preparation and no pupil can possibly make the most of his school opportunities without home study.
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The teachers and principal wish to express appreciation to the Superintendent of Schools, School Committee, and townspeople for their support and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY P. CLOUGH,
Principal.
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REPORT OF MUSIC SUPERVISOR.
TO MR. CARROLL H. DROWN,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :
This past year has been a very interesting one musically. The children in all the grades, and the high school, too, have shown a deeper interest and enthusiasm as well as intelligence in their music work. Development has been quite remarkable in many cases.
In the primary grades special work with monotones, that is, children having difficulty in matching tones or sing- ing a melody, is being done in addition to the singing of rote songs, tone, and rhythm drills.
Much progress is being made in the study of sight reading, ear training, part singing, and music writing in the intermediate grades.
In the high school there is a steady improvement in sight singing, quality of tone production, and interpretation of our great music masters.
For all holidays throughout the year we have taught special songs, and at Christmas time the programs consisted mostly of Christmas carols.
Your music supervisor wishes to express her deep ap- preciation for faithfulness shown by her co-workers, for the many courtesies extended her by pupils and teachers alike, and the support and help given by the superintendent, principal, and school committee.
Respectfully submitted,
AMY YOUNG BURNS,
Music Supervisor.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSING.
To MR. CARROLL H. DROWN,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :-
May I present to you the annual report of nursing work done in the Mendon Schools for the year ending Dec. 31, 1932.
One day a week spent in doing school nursing, usually on a Tuesday when school is in session. The morning spent in Center school and home visiting when necessary and the af- ternoon in East Mendon and back to Center for a Home Nurs- ing Class.
The Mendon schools have been quite free from contagious diseases this past year. A few cases each of chicken-pox, mumps and scarlet fever were reported.
Impetigo and scabies, two skin diseases, were reported and a careful check-up made, excluding suspects until seen by a doctor.
All Center school children weighed and measured three times during the year and weight cards sent to parents or guardians.
Special attention given to children who were found 10% or more under weight. These children were examined by Dr. Campbell, our school physician, and those with physical de- fects were encouraged to have corrections made. They were also urged to carry milk to school as a recess lunch and to use more milk in their homes. Arrangements were made through
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the District Nursing Association to furnish milk to some children whose families could not afford extra. A number of these children have shown a gain in weight.
Three children had chest examinations and X-Rays at the Milford Hospital Chest Clinic arranged by the nurse.
Two children taken to a doctor's office for treatment.
Six trips made to Boston Hospital Clinics with school children.
Child Health Day, a day in May which the children cele- brated in a most worth while manner by a program of health songs, playlets and by the crowning of a Health Queen, brought to a close the health teaching of last school year. The Center school gave their entertainment in Town Hall and East Mendon had a splendid outdoor program. Both were well attended by parents and interested friends of the chil- dren.
The homes of all children, entering school for the first time in September, were visited by the school nurse, urging early vaccination, a physical examination by their family phy- sician and the correction of defects.
If we can educate our people to have physically fit chil- dren entering our first grade every year, the number of first grade repeaters should be less.
This past year the parents cooperated with us wonder- fully well, in this respect.
More or less welfare work has been done throughout the year for the benefit of school children.
The Mendon Firemen's Relief Association gave the nurses a sum of money for relief work. Shoes, rubbers, stockings, underwear, etc., were purchased for needy children.
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The summary of defects found by Dr. Campbell are as follows :
Number of children examined 215
Enlarged tonsils
35
Symptoms of adenoids 7
Defective teeth 47
Anaemia
6
Heart condition
5
Eye condition
1
Wax in ears
20
Notices of defects sent to parents or guardians followed by home visits. About ten of these defects have been cor- rected.
The following is a summary of the work done by the nurses in the schools.
Health talks
69
Advice to pupils
160
Treated
29
Excluded as suspicious
10
Home visits
140
Teeth inspections
153
Cleanliness inspections
723
Pediculosis inspections
433
Inspections for disease
335
Home nursing Classes for the eighth grade girls have been in progress again this year. These classes are held in Center school after school hours on Tuesdays.
Through the generosity of certain Mendon societies, the school has been equipped with a bed to use for these classes.
May I again this year call your attention to the need of indoor toilets for the children at Center school. These are no
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longer considered a luxury by those of us who have the wel- fare of the children at heart but an absolute necessity.
I wish at this time to thank Mr. Drown for his ever ready help and advice, the teachers and parents for their coopera- tion, the School Committee for their support and everyone who helped us with our work among the Mendon school children.
Respectfully submitted,
HELEN C. GRADY, Supervisor, MILDRED SALMOND, Assistant.
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REPORT OF 4-H CLUB WORK.
The girls' 4-H Club has formed in two divisions this year. The Sewing Club has twenty members with Mrs. Park as a leader. The Art Club has eleven members with Mrs. Carl Taft as a leader.
The following received prizes last year in sewing.
Fourth Year Work Marion Bouchard
Janet Barrows
First Prize
Second Year Work Mildred Taft First Prize
Marjorie Park Second Prize
Dorothy June Third Prize
First Year Work Hazel Brown First Prize
Margaret English Second Prize
Mary Tolenti
Priscilla Hartshorn
Third Prize
The boys have done some 4-H Club work with Gordon Barrows as leader.
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GRADUATION EXERCISES MENDON HIGH SCHOOL Unitarian Church THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1932 Eight O'Clock
PROGRAMME.
Processional
Mrs. Sadie B. Gaskill
Invocation
Rev. Clarence E. Chamberlain
Song-Morning Invitation Veazie
High School Girls
Salutatory and Essay-The Evolution of American Dress Mildred E. Barnes
Essay-George Washington
Florence E. Thomas
Song-Song of the Sea Nevin
High School Chorus
Essay-The Meaning of Music Marjorie R. Brown
Class History and Prophecy Esther M. Coffin
Essay-American Poets, Past and Present Rose A. Leoncini
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Song-Dear Land of Home Sibelius
High School Girls
Essay-Along the Dial
Beatrice L. Davenport
Essay and Valedictory-Patriotic Emblems Dorcas M. Barrows
Song-We Rock Away on the Billows Gay Emerson.
High School Chorus
Presentation of Diplomas
Mrs. Annie B. Coffin, Chairman of School Committee
Benediction
Rev. Clarence E. Chamberlain
Recessional
Mrs. Sadie B. Gaskill
EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES.
Russell Walter Bates
Dwight Judson Davenport
George Francis Lee Evelyn May Randor
Douglas Taylor
Martha Ella Thompson
Chester Walter Zylinski
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MENDON HIGH SCHOOL PRIZE SPEAKING Town Hall, Eight O'Clock WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 1, 1932
PROGRAMME
Marianina Italian Folk Song
High School Chorus
A Model Letter to a Friend Tarkington
Arthur E. Brewster
The Bombardment Lowell
Beatrice L. Davenport
Pierce
The Wedding Gown
Jennie W. Beal
Cuckoo Vandevere
High School Chorus
The Soul of the Violin Merrill
E. Fredericka D. Mayo
The Death of Arbaces
Janet M. Barrows
Massa Dear Dvorak
High School Chorus
Twain
Curing Tom Sawyer of Love Sickness
Dorothy L. McGaughey
Lytton
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How the La Rue Stakes Were Lost Hood Marjorie R. Brown
Fort Wagner Dickinson
Dwight L. Davenport
Nocturne
Lemare
High School Chorus
Awarding of Prizes
First Prize-Marjorie R. Brown Second Prize-Dwight L. Davenport Third Prize-Dorothy L. McGaughey
ATTENDANCE STATISTICS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1931-1932.
Schools
Total
Boys
Girls
Non-Resident
Aggregate Attendance
Average
Average
Membership
Total
Boys
Girls
Total
Boys
Girls
5 to 7 Years of Age
7 to 14 Years of Age No. of Pupils
14 to 16 Years of Age
Over 16 Years of Age
Having Perfect Attendance
Per Cent of Attendance
High School Center School
36
14
22
0
5983.
31.48
33.56
36
14
22
36
14
22
0
1
15
20
4
93.49
Grades 6, 7, 8
56
27
29
5
8295.5
48.51
50.93
50
26
24
50
26
24
0
30
16
4
3
95.25
Grades 3, 4, 5
56
31
25
2
8611.
50.65
53.53
53
30
23
53
30
23
0
53
0
0
1
94.62
Grades 1, 2
48
29
19
2
7260.5
42.46
45.10
46
28
18
45
28
17
29
16
0
0
5
94.01
East Mendon Grades 1-6
32
18
14
2
4595.
26.87
28.91
28
15
13
28
15
13
3
23
2
0
1
92.94
Totals
228
119
109
11
34745.
199.97 212.03 213
113
100
212
113
99
32
123
33
24
14
94.31
94
Total Enrollment
Enrollment October 1, 1931
Total No. of Pupils Not Enrolled in Any Other Town in State
No. of Pupils
No. of Pupils
No. of Pupils
No. of Pupils
Daily Attendance
95
SCHOOL FINANCIAL REPORT.
RECEIPTS.
For current expenses
$16,880 58
General appropriation, 1932 $16,300 00
Appropriation for School Nurse 250 00
Appropriation for School Physician 50 00
Transfer from Emergency Fund 280 58
For Fence at East Mendon 200 00
For Trade School Tuition
200 00
Overdraft by error
01
Total
$17,280 59
EXPENDITURES.
Current expenses $16,880 59
Fence at East Mendon
184 00
Trade School Tuition
182 21
Total
$17,246 80
BALANCE.
From Fence Account
$16 00
From Trade School Tuition Account .. 17 79
Total
$33 79
REIMBURSEMENTS.
General School Fund, Part I
$1,205 00
General School Fund, Part II 1,213 44
Superintendent's Salary 386 66
Tuition from State 592 84
Tuition from City of Boston 182 52
High School Grant 762 50
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Amounts for Broken Windows 9 66 Refund from Charles E. Merrill Co. .. 62
Total
$4,353 24
TAXATION COST.
Total Current Expenses
$16,880 59
Reimbursements 4,353 24
Net Cost by Taxation
$12,527 35
ITEMS OF CURRENT EXPENSES.
Repairs and Replacement
$375 48
A. U. C. (chairs) $14 00
Avery & Woodbury (shades)
49 50
Gordon Barrows 70
Raymond Barrows
73 00
Bradbury-Locke Co.
2 40
L. M. Bregani
4 00
Fred P. Bullard
22 75
Nina M. Burr
50
H. S. Chadbourne Co.
51 36
H. M. Curtiss Coal Co.
10 34
Joseph Dudley 2 00
W. G. Fiske (storm windows) 56 25
Town of Hopedale (seats)
35 00
Arthur Johnson
3 68
Albert Kearsley (painting flag pole)
3 00
Samuel H. Perron
3 00
E. T. Powers
14 00
Sabatinelli & Son
10 00
Willard Seibert
20 00
Care of Buildings and Grounds $1,103 00
Raymond Barrows $965 00
Fred P. Bullard 138 00
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Expenses of Operation of School Plant Worcester Suburban Electric Co. .... Others (supplies for building) ..
$68 24
$14 20
54 04
Transportation
$2,392 74
Harold Barrows
$743 24
Lester Hodgkins
131 00
Johnson Bus Lines
94 50
M. F. & U. Coach Co.
776 00
Kenneth Taft
648 00
Fuel
$975 72
Fred Bullard
3 00
H. M. Curtiss Coal Co.
953 72
Carl M. Taft
19 00
Health
$304 05
Dr. K. A. Campbell
$50 00
Julia Darling
1 50
District Nursing Association
251 25
J. J. Gibbs Rexall Store
1 30
Tuition-Town of Uxbridge
$52 80
Textbooks
267 51
Supplies
215 60
Miscellaneous (telephone, postage, printing, census, graduation ma- terial, etc.)
57 30
Teachers
10,039 50
Superintendent
$810 28
Salary
$788 00
Travelling Expenses
22 28
Office Clerk 179 20
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School Committee Expense (including secretary's order book, $26.17) ......
39 17
TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSES
$16,880 59
Fence-Eastern Fence and Wire Com- pany
184 00
Trade School Tuition-Worcester In-
dependent Industrial School 182 21
GRAND TOTAL
$17,246 80
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TOWN WARRANT.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Worcester, ss.
To the Constable of the Town of Mendon in the County of Worcester, Greeting :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Mendon qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs to meet at the Town Hall in said Mendon on Monday, the sixth day of March A. D., 1933, punctually at nine o'clock A. M., to act on the following articles, viz:
Article 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.
Article 2. To bring in their ballots for the following Town Officers :- A Town Clerk, for one year; one Selectman, for three years; one Assessor, for three years; a Town Treas- urer, for one year; a Collector of Taxes, for one year; an Auditor, for one year; one Constable for one year; one Tree Warden, for one year; one Trustee of the Taft Public Library, for two years; one Member of the School Committee, for three years; one Park Commissioner, for three years; all on one ballot designating the office intended for each person voted for.
Article 3. To hear the reports of the several Town Officers and Committees, and act thereon.
Article 4. To choose all necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year.
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Article 5. To appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town expenses for the financial year beginning January 1, 1933.
Article 6. To determine when all property taxes shall become due and payable, the last date on which property taxes can be paid without interest being charged, and the compensation of the Tax Collector for the ensuing year.
Article 7. To see if the Town will authorize its Treasur- er to hire money, and to what amount, to pay current ex- penses for the financial year commencing January 1, 1933, in anticipation of revenue.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate any sum of money for Memorial Day services, and appoint a committee to expend the same.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate any sum of money for the care and improvement of the Old Cemetery, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate any sum of money for the improvement and repair of high- ways, to be expended under the direction of the Massachu- setts Department of Public Works as provided by Chapter 81 of the General Laws as amended, or take any action in rela- ton thereto.
Article 11. To see if the Town will appropriate any sum of money to be expended for reconstruction of highways, provided the State and County will contribute for such work, under the provisions of Chapter 90 of the General Laws.
Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $500. to be expended for the maintenance of Chapter 90 roads in connection wth State and County allotments of $1000. each for the same purpose, or take any action in relation thereto.
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Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $200. for the operation and repair of town road machinery, said amount to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $75. for the purpose of purchasing a road hone as recommended by the State Department of Highways, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $100. to be expended for the removal of brush from the high- ways, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $20. for the care of soldiers' and sailors' graves, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $250. to pay for the services of a school nurse, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $50. to pay for the services of the school physician, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 19. To see what action the Town will take re- garding any legal proceedings that may be brought by or against the Town.
Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $329.12 for the County of Worcester Hospital District Apportionment for Tuberculosis, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $8400. for the purpose of paying the Town's share of the cost of providing the Worcester County Tuberculosis Hospital, the assessment therefor having already been duly made against the Town, determine whether all or any portion
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of said assessment be funded as authorized by Chapter 111 of the Acts of 1932 and for what period not exceeding fifteen years, direct the Town Clerk to file with the County Commis- sioners promptly a copy of such vote as may be passed under this article, and any other papers requested, or take any action in relation to the subject matter hereof.
(This is not the complete warrant. It contains only such articles as were ready for insertion when the town report went to the printer.)
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