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The School Committee sincerely thanks the citizens of the Town for their moral and financial support during the past year.
Distribution of accounts and other school department in- formation can be obtained from the Superintendent's report, which follows.
Respectfully submitted, ERNEST E. SOULS, Chairman, School Committee.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF MENDON:
GENTLEMEN :
I hereby submit my first brief report as Superintendent of Schools, also the report of the High School Principal, the Supervisor of Music, and the School Nurse.
It would not be consistent for me to report at length re- garding the educational functioning of the Mendon schools, because of my short service as superintendent. Four months service is not long enough for any supervisor to praise or criticise a public school system.
There are many factors, inside and outside a school house, that enter into the evaluation of any school system. Each of these factors must be considered as a unit in itself and of vital importance in educational efficiency. As a part of the whole structure each factor weakens or strengthens the edu- cational process, and the general well-being of the young of any community, large or small, depends on the type of influ- ence exerted by these factors. Factors that may be good-or bad.
Mr. Clough has, in his report to school authorities, cov- ered the important activities of the school year. The health work of the school physician and school nurse is ably pre- sented in the report of the school nurse. The health of pupils in the Mendon schools is in efficient "hands" and is consist- ently investigated and preventive measures promptly under- taken.
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There is a need existing in the Mendon elementary grades that all school officials recognize. The need of another teacher in these grades. Pupils formerly attending a private school have entered the school and increased its enrollment. Thru grade six each teacher instructs in two grades. The number of pupils in these rooms is as follows :
Room I, Grades I and II 39 Pupils
Room II, Grades II and III 43 Pupils
Room III, Grades IV and V 48 Pupils
Room IV, Grades V and VI 45 Pupils
The pupil load for the teachers of Rooms II, III, and IV, is too heavy and is really detrimental to educational efficiency and discipline; particularly when there are retarded pupils, overage pupils, in these rooms, thus adding to the burden of the teachers. Of course, there is a limit also to the financial burden a town can carry, but if possible a teacher should be secured at once to relieve the situation in these grades.
The usual routine work of the schools such as examina- tions, etc. will be carried on as in former years. The number of boys and girls in school as of October 1, 1941 may be found listed in the Age and Grade Chart of this report.
The school Committee and all teachers have been consci- entiously working for the good of the young of Mendon. All connected with the work of the schools have been courteous and cooperative with the Superintendent. I am duly appre- ciative.
Respectfully submitted,
JEROME P. FOGWELL,
Superintendent of Schools.
AGE AND GRADE CHART AS OF OCTOBER 1, 1941.
AGE
GRADE
Total
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6 7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
13
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Totals
5
21
28
27
31
22
23
32
23
28
35
16
7
8
2
1
13
13
15
13
11
17
16
Boys
141
Girls
4
8
15
12
18
11
6
16
16
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REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.
TO MR. JEROME P. FOGWELL,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :-
I herewith submit the annual report of the Mendon Center School.
Registration figures continue to show a gradual increase in numbers. The senior high school enrollment remains rela- tively constant while that of grades seven and eight shows a sizeable increase. Throughout the lower grades there are slight increases generally. The enrollment of grade four is considerably greater than that of last year. The actual figures as of December 19, 1941, are as follows: Grade 1-twenty- three, Grade 2-twenty-six, Grade 3-thirty-two, Grade 4- thirty-six, Grade 5-twenty-three, Grade 6-thirty-six, Grade 7-thirty, Grade 8-twenty-six, Grade 9-twenty-two, Grade 10-eighteen, Grade 11-fourteen, Grade 12-nine.
The addition to the high school staff of one teacher has made possible several desirable improvements. First, the pupil teacher ratio in the high school has been reduced to a point meeting the approval of the State Department of Edu- cation. Second, it has made possible the introduction of two much needed courses, Household Arts for senior high school girls, and Biology. The class schedules of grades seven and eight has been improved, making more class time available for several subjects, and equalizing to a more satisfactory de- gree the subject load of boys and girls in the two grades. Finally, some time each day has been made available to the Principal for building supervision, the need for which has been great for some time. The pupil load per teacher in
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grades below the seventh is still high, and there is a definite need for changes to remedy the present situation.
Graduation was held Friday, June 20, 1941, at the Uni- tarian Church. The graduates were: Nello A. Allegrezza, Ruth B. Corey, William R. Hensel, Eleanor F. Hersey, Alfred A. Lee, Clayton A. Longton, Dorothy Oppewal, Eleanor A. Parkhurst.
Prize Speaking took place April 4, 1941 at the Mendon Town Hall. Nine pupils took part in the speaking contest and prizes were awarded as follows: first prize-Norma P. Grassotti, second prize-Edith A. Souls, third prize-Ray- mond Oppewal.
On May 16, 1941, a spelling bee was held at the Town Hall with the following pupils winning: Grade 4-Alice Harts- horn, first, Laurita Phipps, second; Grade 5-Beulah Gaskill, first, Florence Cook, second; Grade 6-Madeline Simmons, first, Earl Rogers, second; Grade 7-Patricia Gaskell, first, Rosamond Coe, second; Grade 8-Shirley Coleman, first, Victor Wandres, second; Grades 9-12-Dorothy Oppewal, first, Carol Hook, second. Medals donated by the members of the School Committee were presented to the first prize win- ners.
On December 12, 1941 the annual senior play entitled "The Haunted High School" was presented at the Town Hall. The production was highly successful and was well received.
At the meeting of the Mendon High School Alumni Asso- ciation held June 21, 1941, it was voted to make an annual award to the member of the graduating class who has contrib- uted most to the growth and development of the Mendon High School during his association with the school. This award will be available beginning with the graduation in 1942 and should prove to be an inspiring incentive to students in the Mendon High School.
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In keeping with the safety measures in operation through- out the country as a part of the Civilian Defense Program, the school has been organized and drilled in procedures designed to protect the school children. In the high school, time has been set aside for safety lectures and the fundamen- tals of air raid precaution education, as recommended by the State Department of Education in cooperation with the Massa- chusetts Committee on Public Safety.
In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation and that of the teachers of the school for the cooperation and assist- ance of the Superintendent of Schools, School Committee and townspeople.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY P. CLOUGH,
Principal.
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SCHOOL NURSE'S ANNUAL REPORT
FOR 1941.
TO MR. JEROME FOGWELL,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :-
May I present to you the annual report of school nurs- ing done in the Mendon Schools by the District Nurses for the year ending December 31, 1941.
Throughout the year the school nurse visited the school one day a week, usually on a Tuesday. At this time the class- rooms were visited and each teacher contacted to discuss questionable health conditions that existed.
In January there was an outbreak of measles among the school children. The homes of all absent children were visited to make sure all cases were reported and under a physician's care, as we consider measles one of our most dangerous diseases.
The pupils were weighed and measured three times within the school year, and weight tags were sent home to parents or guardians.
In February the chest clinic reports of the children who attended the clinic in December, 1940, were distributed to the parents and the advice given by the clinic physician discussed and explained.
In May the annual two weeks Dental Clinic was in prog- ress in the Center School. The setup was in the chemical laboratory room of the High School. Dr. H. M. Fielding of Worcester was in charge of the work assisted by the nurse. 170 children's teeth were examined. Notices were then sent
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home to parents asking for signed consents either to have the work done at the clinic or by the family dentist.
Before the establishment of the dental clinic in the Mendon schools, the condition of the children's teeth was a real health problem. There is really no need now for chil- dren to lose days of school suffering from toothaches.
80 children had some work done in their mouths and 70 had all their dental defects corrected. Throughout the clinic period there were 182 fillings done, 200 extractions and 70 cleanings.
Home visits were made in the summer months to those whom Dr. Campbell had found with physical defects, to ad- vise and discuss corrections. A large number were attended to before school opened in September.
At this time of year the nurses visited the homes of chil- dren entering school for the first time in September, advis- ing early vaccination and physical examinations by the fam- ily doctors.
One child, a tuberculosis contact, was sent to the Ster- ling Health Camp for July and August and returned in splen- did condition. Expenses were paid by Christmas Seal Sale fund.
In September and October the nurse was busy assisting Dr. Campbell, the school physician, with the annual physical examinations of all school children.
The following is a summary of the defects found among the school children by Dr. Campbell : enlarged tonsils 38, diseased tonsils 3, enlarged glands 5, heart murmur 7, anemia 5, cavities of teeth 48, wax in ears 18, skin condition 1, eye conditions 2, poor posture 4.
Notices of these defects were sent to parents or guardi- ans. The school nurse followed up by home visits the notices of eye and ear defects sent to parents by the teachers, who are responsible for these examinations.
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In December, 19 school children and 37 pre-school chil- dren were given two doses of toxoid for the prevention of diphtheria. These will finish the treatment early in Janu- ary of 1942.
The following is a summary of the work done by the nurse within the school building.
Cleanliness Inspections of Pupils 884
Classroom Inspections of Pupils 60
Advice Given to Pupils 203
First Aid to Pupils 93
Pupils Inspected for Disease 510
Health Talks to Classes 28
Talks with Teachers about Pupils 144
Home Visits 200
Measles, mumps and whooping cough were the diseases reported and investigated.
In closing may I thank Mr. Philie, our former superin- tendent, and Mr. Fogwell, for their cooperation; Mr. Clough and the teachers for their assistance; the School Committee, Board of Health and Welfare Board for the aid they have given the school nurses; and the parents for their understand- ing and confidence.
Respectfully submitted, HELEN C. GRADY,
School Nurse and Supervisor.
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REPORT OF MUSIC SUPERVISOR.
Mendon, Mass., Dec. 31, 1941.
TO MR. JEROME FOGWELL,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :-
MENDON, MASS.
Dear Sir :-
It gives me pleasure to offer my annual report in music as presented in the schools of Mendon.
The fundamental work in musical technique is progress- ing well in the grades. In the primary grades, many rote songs have been taught, and attention has been given to proper breathing and good tone production. In the upper grades, more difficult songs have been used, and part singing intro- duced.
During the past year, the correct rendition of the stand- ard patriotic songs has been stressed. Most of these songs, are badly sung at community affairs. The usual mistakes in the singing of these songs have been pointed out to the stu- dents, and now such songs as "The Star Spangled Banner", "America", "America the Beautiful", and the "Battle Hymn of the Republic", are sung without the usual flaws.
We now have eight boys taking lessons on brass instru- ments. By next spring, we should have a good brass ensemble.
The Third grade rhythm band did splendid work this year, and gave a creditable performance at the annual spell- ing bee program.
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On May 29th, the pupils of grades one to six, presented a pageant in the Town Hall.
The singing of the High School chorus has been especial- ly fine this year. One of the features of the graduation pro- gram was their singing of the "Blue Danube", by Strauss.
In closing, I wish to thank you, Mr. Fogwell, the school committee, Mr. Clough, and the teachers, for all of the help given to me in my work.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID N. GELLATLY,
Supervisor of Music.
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MENDON HIGH SCHOOL PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST MENDON TOWN HALL, APRIL 4, 1941
America, Beloved Land Wilson
High School Chorus
Life is Bitter Parcher
Deborah L. Walker
Liquor Propaganda and Youth Lindquist
Russell C. Longton
Mrs. Tree Richards
Pauline M. Nason
(a) The Olden Songs Folk Song
(b) Heab'n, Heab'n Folk Song
Girls' Chorus
Fighting Prairie Fire Unknown
Victor C. Wandres
At the Declamation Contest Black
Lois B. Coleman
The Dilemma of Democracy Schneider
Raymond Oppewal
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(a) Volga Boatman's Song Folk Song
(b) Tiratomba Folk Song
Boys' Chorus
The Newlyweds Unknown
Norma P. Grassotti
It Can Be Done Raschke
Donald Oppewal
My First Date Lain
Edith Souls
On the Lagoon Brahms
High School Chorus
Decision of Judges
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GRADUATION EXERCISES OF MENDON HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1941
UNITARIAN CHURCH
PROGRAM
Processional-March Pontificale Gounod Mr. David N. Gellatly
Invocation
Rev. Roy B. Wintersteen
Salutatory and Essay-Education for Defense
Nello A. Allegrezza
Essay-The Enrichment of Spiritual Life
Eleanor F. Hersey
Essay-The Preservation of Individual Liberties
Alfred A. Lee
Song-The Stars and Stripes Forever Sousa High School Chorus
Essay-The Support of Public Education
Ruth B. Corey
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Essay-The Development of Human Resources William R. Hensel
Essay-The Conservation of National Resources Eleanor A. Parkhurst
Song-Jeannette and Her Little Wooden Shoes Herbert High School Chorus
Essay-The Strengthening of Civic Loyalties Clayton A. Longton
Essay and Valedictory-The Building of Economic Security Dorothy Oppewal
Song-Springtime (Blue Danube) Strauss High School Chorus
Presentation of Diplomas and Awards
Mr. Ernest E. Souls, Chairman of School Committee
Benediction Rev. Roy B. Wintersteen
Recessional-Festival March Mendelssohn
Mr. David N. Gellatly
ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF MENDON
INCLUDING THE REPORT OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FOR THE
Municipal Year Ending, December 31, 1942
276TH ANNUAL REPORT
MILFORD, MASS. THE CHARLESCRAFT PRESS, PRINTERS. 1943.
TOWN OF MENDON.
Town of Mendon Incorporated May 15, 1667.
Population 1315, 1940 Census. Registered Voters in 1942: Men, 392. Women, 374. Total, 766. Annual Meeting : First Monday in March.
County Commissioners :
Elbert M. Crockett, Chairman Milford
George W. Jones Worcester
Francis E. Cassidy
Webster
Congressman, Joseph William Martin, Jr. .... North Attleboro
Councillor, George E. Nelson Worcester
Senator, Everett W. Stone Auburn Representative General Court, Daniel B. Lane, Jr. Whitinsville Fourth Congressional District
Seventh Councillor District
Fourth Senatorial District
Ninth Worcester Representative District
TOWN OFFICERS.
SELECTMEN. (Selectmen serve as Board of Public Welfare Board of Health and Fence Viewers).
Harold Metcalf Roy A. Barrows William R. Bowen
TOWN CLERK.
Albert S. Coleman
TOWN TREASURER.
Moses U. Gaskill
TAX COLLECTOR.
Arthur P. Dalton
ASSESSORS.
Carl M. Taft Edward T. Whiting Charles F. Leonard, Clerk
AUDITOR. William A. Barry
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Donald B. Lowell Ernest E. Souls Silas H. Dudley
TRUSTEES OF TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Harold Metcalf Ernest E. Souls Jerome Fogwell Lena W. George Edward T. Whiting, Secretary
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REGISTRARS OF VOTERS.
Charles C. Entwistle D. Kinsley Barnes Joseph W. McEwen Albert S. Coleman, Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Herman K. Hersey W. Arthur Robinson Franklin E. Goodnow
PARK COMMISSIONERS.
Norry J. Daige Duncan J. Pond Edward T. Whiting
Constable and Chief of Police Harold C. Barrows
Tree Warden William E. Nuttall
Town Solicitor Shelley D. Vincent
Dog Officer Harold C. Barrows
Sealer of Weights and Measures Walter Taylor
Superintendent of Schools Jerome Fogwell
Fire Chief and Forest Warden Harold F. Lowell
Superintendent of Streets Robert M. Donnelly Burial Agent Norry J. Daige
Inspector of Slaughtering George W. Gardner Inspector of Animals Moses U. Gaskill
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT. 1942.
SPORTING LICENSES ISSUED FROM
JANUARY 1, 1942 to DECEMBER 31, 1942.
Series
1 Resident Citizens Fishing
82
$2.00
$164.00
2 Resident Citizens Hunting
62
2.00
124.00
3 Resident Citizens Sporting
47
3.25
152.75
4 Resident Citizens Minors
and Female Fishing
48
1.25
60.00
6 Resident Citizens
Trapping
1
5.25
5.25
8 Special Non-resident
Fishing
4
1.50
6.00
10 Non-resident Fishing
3
5.25
15.75
12 Non-resident Sporting
1
15.25
15.25
13 Duplicate License
1
.50
.50
$543.50
Fees retained by Clerk Amount paid Division of Fisheries and Game as per monthly reports Series 7 Resident Citizens Sport- ing Free 10
248
.25
62.00
$481.50
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DOGS LICENSED IN 1942.
117 Males at $2.00 each $234 00
23 Females at $5.00 each 115 00
38 Spayed Females at $2.00 each 76 00
3 Kennel Licenses at $25.00 each .. 75 00
$500 00
Less Clerk's Fees, 181 licenses at 20c
36 20
Cash paid Town Treasurer as per
Monthly returns
$463 80
Dog Licenses become due April 1st. Please assist the Clerk by paying your Dog's License promptly.
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BIRTHS REGISTERED IN 1942.
Date of Birth 1942
Name of Child
Parents with Maiden Name of Mother
Jan.
5
Priscilla Jean Kopeski
Edwin and Rita Tetreault
Jan.
8
Robert Edward Hartshorn
Jan.
15
Evelyn Eva Dautrich
Feb.
10
Nancy Anne Dudley
Feb.
10
Mary Elizabeth Shanahan
Feb.
11
John Patrick Carrabba
Feb.
26
James Martin Kennelly
Mar.
1
Patricia Lynne Koweluck
Mar.
7
Clifford Howard Miller
Mar.
8 Ronald Edward Tetreau
Mar.
12
Jeanne Frances Gaskill
Mar.
16
Mar.
19
Mar.
20
Apr.
14
Apr.
17
June
17
June
20
June
23
July
3
July
25
July
26 3
Sept.
Sept.
29
Oct.
18
Oct.
27
Oct.
28
Nov.
18
Nov.
24
Dec.
1
Dec.
10
Dec.
15
Dec.
17
Dec.
18
Sheila Perkins
DEc.
21
Sandra Jane Woodfall
Dec.
29
Gilda Sue Werber
Dec.
29
Charles Francis Dalrymple
Frederick and Loleita Belcher Chester T. and Louise A. Smallwood Raymond C. and Martha Thompson Charles J. and Geraldine Murphy John and Helen Quirk F. Everett and Mildred Auty Michael and Ruth E. Hogarth Raymond A. and Viola B. Eisner Floribert H. and Lillian Preston Richard M. and Dora G. Streeter
Vernon Alfred Barrows, Jr. Vernon A. and Emma M. Taft Karen Louise Neal Charles F. and Lillian Barry June Mary Whalen William J. and Dorothy E. June Roger Eliot Taft Austin B. and Shirley Smith William Edwin Grant Shirley Richards William E. and Marjorie M. Foley Norman and Irene Darch Silas H. and Dorcas M. Barrows Silas Leonard Dudley Ralph G. and Alba Sabatinelli Donna Marie Deiana Richard E. and Rose Comastra Joseph D. and Marion R. Melanson Carol Ann Hickmott Joseph Anthony Reed Richard Tyler Allen Donald J. and Alice Allaire Arthur A. and Louise A. Davenport Arthur Alfred Sabatinelli,Jr. Ronald Arthur Bethel Arthur and Evelyn Dunton Richard Alden Johnson Herbert V. and Eva L. Dalrymple Elizabeth Ann Clark Martin P. and Elizabeth Wonderly Gerhardus and Anna Wiersma Arthur Gerald Haagsma George W. and Inez L. Thurber Sandra Ellen York Curtis and Christine Riley Henry and Jeannette Bessette Palmer Levesque Mantone Matthew and Dorothy S. Brown Ernest and Theda P. Knights White Emerson Freeman White Jesse F. and Margherita O. Cassino Milton and Bertha Novak
Curtis L. and Eleanor Jackson William and Sylvia Cohen James Roy and Florence G. Johnson
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MARRIAGES REGISTERED IN 1942.
Date of Marriage 1942
Names
Residence
Jan. 10
Lawrence C. Woodfall, Jr.
Mendon Milford, Mass.
Apr. 18
Robert Phillips Congdon
Hopedale, Mass.
Mendon
Apr.
20
Edward Lohnes
Mendon
Mendon
June 6
Natalie Dansereau Stimpson Ernest Perry Wood, Jr.
Mendon
June 27 Eugene Joseph Beausoleil
Woonsocket, R. I.
Mendon
July
10
Joseph Arthur Rondeau
Mendon
Mendon
Newton, Mass.
Framingham, Mass.
Aug. 22 Harold Wendall Freeman
Mendon
Sept. 4
Paul H. Johnson
Worcester, Mass.
Ruth Ellison
Worcester, Mass.
Sept. 6 Clifford M. Eisner
Marion Louise Robertson
Bellingham, Mass.
Sept. 17
Walter Albert Gaskill
Mendon
Milford, Mass.
Oct.
21
Alfred Auty
Mendon
Hazel Nora Holden
Milford, Mass.
Oct. 31
Hiram Stearns
Mendon
Louise Boover
Mendon
Dec. 8
Edward J. Boover
Mendon
Mildred E. Bowen
Mendon
Dec.
26
Hugo Edward Hammann Helen May Nestor
Hartford, Conn.
Hartford, Conn.
Eleanor B. Jackson
Margaret Norma Phillips
Woonsocket, R. I.
Marjorie Eleanor Hogarth
Priscilla Dorothy Simmons
Aug. 18 George F. Barton Arlene Waldron
Alice Vestella Daniels
Mendon
Mendon
Margaret Alberta McCracken
Helen Augusta Taft
DEATHS REGISTERED IN 1942.
Date of Death 1942
Name
Y M
D
Jan.
18
Charles Erford Cook
65
8
Bronchial Pneumonia
9
Mar.
16
Narcisse Faust
67
8
12
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Apr.
14
Mary A. Preston Daniels
82
ยท
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Acute Bronchitis
Apr.
25
John J. McGovern
47
1
. .
Angina Pectoris
July
12
Lou Dexter McGaughey
50
5
24
Metastatic Carcinoma of Skull
July
17
Charles John Phillips
79
2
22
Arterial Thrombosis with Gangrene
Aug.
23
George Francis Slade
85
6
1
Fractured Skull
Aug.
27
Annie Neil
67
1
8
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Oct.
1
Joseph Anesta
59
5
7
Pneumonia
Dec.
2
Mary L. Bradbury
73
1
9
Coronary Occlusion
Dec.
29
Lyman Edgar Wheeler
87
8
26
Broncho Pneumonia
Age
Cause of Death
10
NOTICE
Parents and others are requested to carefully examine the above lists and if any errors or omissions are discovered report them at once to the Town Clerk, that the record may be corrected, as it is of importance that the records of Vital Statistics should be complete.
Parents within forty days after the birth of a child, and every householder, within forty days after the birth in his house shall cause complete notice thereof to be given to the clerk of the town in which such child is born. Parents should give this their prompt attention as it is very important and necessary for complete record.
SOME OF THE MANY
REASONS WHY BIRTHS SHOULD BE RECORDED.
To establish identity.
To prove nationality.
To prove legitimacy.
To show when the child has the right to enter school.
To show when the child has the right to seek employ- ment under the child labor law.
To establish the right of inheritance to property.
To establish liability to military duty, as well as ex- emption therefrom.
To establish age and citizenship in order to vote.
To qualify to hold title to, and to buy or sell real estate.
To establish the right to hold public office.
To prove the age at which the marriage contract may be entered into.
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