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Respectfully submitted, WALTER TAYLOR, Sealer.
Mendon, Mass., January 1st, 1943.
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REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN.
FOREST FIRES.
Appropriation
$500 00
Expended :
Payrolls
$238 70
Harold F. Lowell, salary
25 00
Seaver's Express
1 25
E. C. Brown Co., supplies
34 65
Farrar Co., supplies
190 00
$489 60
Unexpended
10 40
$500 00 -
Respectfully submitted, HAROLD F. LOWELL,
Forest Warden.
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REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS.
Appropriation
$700 00
Transferred from Reserve Fund
251 00
$951 00
Expended :
Payrolls
$244 50
Wor. Sub. Elec. Co., power
54 54
Carrie Marlow, test blowing
36 50
George A. Johnson, janitor service
16 20
Harold F. Lowell, salary
75 00
Burnham Laboratories
3 11
Harold F. Lowell, toll calls and express
2 16
Ryan Motor Sales, supplies
1 35
Baltimore Specialty Co., supplies
10 80
Niro & Niro Co., supplies
6 00
C. B. Hardy, supplies
70 00
Bowker Hamblin, Inc., chains
8 60
Clark & Shaughnessy, coal and oil
85 98
Farrar Co., supplies 289 85
Eddie's Service Station, gas and oil
16 58
W. E. Aubachon Co., Inc., supplies
6 71
L. N. Jaques & Sons, supplies
4 30
Edith Rogers, gas and oil
16 60
$948 78
Unexpended
2 22
$951 00
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FIRE TRUCK, SPECIAL APPROPRIATION.
Appropriation
$1,450 00
Expended :
Farrar Co., truck
$1,450 00
$1,450 00
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD F. LOWELL, Chief,
NORRY J. DAIGE,
EDWARD T. WHITING,
Fire Engineers.
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COLLECTOR'S REPORT. 1942.
1940 PROPERTY TAXES.
DR.
Taxes outstanding Jan. 1, 1942
$1,200 64
Interest
58 69
Tax taking costs
3 85
$1,263 18
CR.
Paid Treasurer
$1,253 03
Abated
4 35
Tax takings
5 80
$1,263 18
1941 MOTOR EXCISE TAXES.
DR.
Taxes outstanding Jan. 1, 1942
$53 27
Interest 40
$53 67
CR.
Paid Treasurer
$49 67
Abated
4 00
$53 67
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1941 MOTOR EXCISE TAXES.
DR
Committed Jan. 26, 1942
$44 28
Interest 09
$44 37
CR.
Paid Treasurer
$44 37
$44 37
1941 PROPERTY TAXES.
DR.
Taxes outstanding Jan. 1, 1942 $6,575 67
Interest 207 94
Overpaid Treasurer
3 30
$6,786 91
CR.
Paid Treasurer
$6,526 25
Abated
31 55
Subsequent tax title credit
5 80
Uncollected
223 31
$6,786 91
1942 POLL TAXES.
DR.
Taxes committed, including omitted assessments of Nov. 5, 1942 and Dec. 10, 1942
$958 00
Demands
10 85
Interest
01
$968 86
50
CR.
Paid Treasurer
$828 86
Abated
140 00
Uncollected
00 00
$968 86
1942 MOTOR EXCISE TAXES.
DR.
First commitment April 4, 1942
$1,841 25
Interest
1 34
$1,842 59
CR.
Paid Treasurer
$1,816 33
Abated
26 26
Uncollected
00 00
$1,842 59
DR.
Second commitment June 24, 1942
$1,256 06
Interest
1 01
$1,257 07
CR.
Paid Treasurer
$1,225 99
Abated
31 08
Uncollected
00 00
$1,257 07
DR
Third commitment Sept. 21, 1942
$72 57
Interest 07
$72 64
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CR.
Paid Treasurer
$66 64
Abated
6 00
Uncollected
00 00
$72 64
DR.
Fourth commitment Nov. 5, 1942 $85 44
$85 44
CR.
Paid Treasurer
$81 44
Uncollected
4 00
$85 44
DR.
Fifth commitment Dec. 3, 1942
$22 66
$22 66
CR.
Paid Treasurer
$13 01
Uncollected
9 65
$22 66
DR
Sixth commitment Dec. 10, 1942
$20 86
$20 86
CR
Paid Treasurer
$8 86
Uncollected
12 00
$20 86
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DR.
Total Personal and Real Estate Taxes
committed
$44,838 69
Interest
14 00
-
$44,852 69
CR.
Paid Treasurer
$36,926 11
Abated
1,092 50
Subsequent tax title credit
179 20
Uncollected
6,654 88
$44,852 69
Total tax refunds for 1942
$79 05
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR P. DALTON, Collector of Taxes.
January 1, 1943.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE.
TEMPORARY AID.
RESOURCES.
Town Appropriation
$6,500 00
Expended
5,688 30
Unexpended
811 70
$6,500 00
DETAILED EXPENDITURES.
MENDON SETTLED CASES.
One person in own home
$99 00
One person in own home
146 29
One family in own home
412 26
$657 55
PAID OTHER TOWNS FOR MENDON SETTLED CASES.
Town of Milford
$247 65
Town of Milford
605 63
Town of Bellingham
1,293 85
$2,147 13
WIFE AND CHILDREN SETTLED IN MENDON,
HUSBAND STATE CASE.
One family in own home
$38 00
$38 00
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CASES RESIDING IN MENDON SETTLED IN OTHER TOWNS. Milford case $235 00
$235 00
CASES WITH NO SETTLEMENT, CHARGEABLE
TO THE STATE.
One family in own home
$8 00
One family in own home
518 00
One family in own home
168 00
One family in own home
673 92
One family in own home
800 00
One person in own home
170 35
One person in own home
112 00
$2,450 27
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES.
Mendon's share of cost of operating
Surplus Commodities Warehouse in Milford
$51 62
Helpers for commodities truck
39 25
Supplies, postage and telephone calls
20 60
Boston Council of Social Agency, social index 11 00
$122 47
PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF ABOVE EXPENSE.
State of Massachusetts
$2,450 27
Other towns
235 00
Mendon's share
3,003 03
$5,688 30
SURPLUS COMMODITIES. SURPLUS COMMODITIES WAREHOUSE. Goods delivered in the Town of Mendon for the year of 1942 valued as fol- lows :
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Food
$2,078 14
Clothing
643 20
$2,721 34
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM R. BOWEN, Chairman, ROY A. BARROWS, HAROLD METCALF, Board of Public Welfare,
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
RESOURCES.
Town Appropriation
$2,400 00
Received from Federal Government 558 50
$2,958 50
Expended
$1,800 00
Unexpended
1,158 50
$2,958 50
ADMINISTRATION.
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1942
$5 64
Received from Federal Government, '42 00
$5 64
Expended
00
Unexpended
$5 64
Respectfully submitted, ROY A. BARROWS,
Agent.
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REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE.
Resources :
Appropriation by the Town $10,800 00
Received from Federal Government .... 8,414 67
$19,214 67
Expenditures :
Direct aid to 49 cases
$18,229 20
Unexpended
985 47
TOTAL PERSONS AIDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Mendon settlement 43
State cases
5
Out of town
1
Total 49
This year we received 14 months' reim- bursement from the State which
brought their account up to June 30, 1942 amounting to $6,305 94
Amount due the Town from the State from July 1, to Dec. 31, 1942 2,625 90
There is no other money due the Town on Old Age Assistance.
Administration:
Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1942 .. $18 70
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Received from Federal Government .. 280 44 Total resources
$299 14
Expended :
Salaries
$120 00
Supplies, postage and transportation 120 00
$240 00
Balance unexpended ... 59 14
Respectfully submitted, ROY A. BARROWS,
Agent.
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SIXTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
TRUSTEES OF THE TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY.
This year the Library has received several gifts of books and money.
Under the will of Anna F. Ellis, late of Milford, The Taft Public Library of Mendon, received all her library books and book cases as a memorial to her mother, also $500, the net in- come to be used to acquire new books for the Library.
Miss Dora Taft of Westborough also presented the library with 120 volumes for which we are grateful. They have been received and are now in use.
Under the will of Nellie W. Alderman, The Taft Public Library received $100.00. This may be used as seen fit by the Trustees.
A map was received from Wendell Williams. It is the original map of the town of Mendon as drawn by Dr. Metcalf.
The Library collected 150 books and forwarded them to the U. S. O. headquarters.
The Library has been rearranged with new book cases, and the book cases from the Ellis' bequest added. This gives us more room for books which was badly needed.
Respectfully submitted, DONALD LOWELL, Chairman, JEROME FOGWELL, HAROLD METCALF, LENA W. GEORGE, EDWARD T. WHITING, Secretary,
Library Trustees.
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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Appropriation
$575 00
Expenditures :
Barney Coal Co., fuel $32 50
Worcester Sub. Electric Co., lights 7 50
Verena R. Daley, Librarian 225 00
The New England News Co., books
15 08
Raymond Barrows, painting sash 20 60
Edward Whiting. sash and glass
2 30
Alanson Freeman, mowing
7 50
Uxbridge Printing Co., printing 3 50
Nina M. Burr, magazines 40 50
The H. W. Wilson Co., books
7 75
Raymond Daley, new book cases
45 00
American Library Association, dues 3 00
Nancy Dudley, janitor 52 00
The Personal Book Shop, books
39 82
Carl Taft, trucking book cases
2 00
$504 05
Balance
70 95
FLETCHER FUND.
The New England News Co. .... $53 65
The Personal Book Shop, Inc. ....... 63 63
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Nipmuc Ice Co. 7 00
Worcester Sub. Electric Co.
2 52
Library Book Co.
14 21
The Personal Book Shop, Inc.
5 63
H. W. Wilson Co.
7 55
Expended
$154 19
Fletcher Fund
$5,474 56
Expended
154 19
Balance
$5,320 37
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD T. WHITING, Finance Committee.
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AUDITOR'S REPORT.
TO THE CITIZENS OF MENDON :
Pursuant to Chapter 41, Section 50, of the General Laws, I have examined and checked the accounts of the various Town Officers receiving and disbursing municipal funds for the fis- cal year ending December 31, 1942 and find their accounts correctly cast with vouchers carefully filed.
Respectfully submitted,
WM. A. BARRY, Auditor.
Mendon, January 26, 1943.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
AND
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
OF THE
TOWN OF MENDON
MASSACHUSETTS
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1942
SCHOOL DIRECTORY, 1942-1943. SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Donald B. Lowell, Chairman Term Expires 1944
Silas Dudley, Secretary
Term Expires 1945
Ernest E. Souls Term Expires 1943
Regular meetings held at the Center School building on the first Monday of each month at 7.30 P. M. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS-JEROME P. FOGWELL, B. S.
The Superintendent may be met every Wednesday morning between 9 and 12 at the Mendon Centre High School or by appointment.
Office-Center School, Bellingham Center
Office Hours-4 to 5 o'clock P. M. on school days.
Telephone, Office-Milford 152-4 64
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN.
K. A. Campbell, M. D. Telephone, Milford, 102 SCHOOL NURSE.
Helen C. Grady, R. N., Supervisor
Milford District Nursing Association
JANITOR.
Raymond Barrows Center School ATTENDANCE OFFICER Harold C. Barrows
TRANSPORTATION AGENTS Harold C. Barrows Kenneth Taft
TEACHERS.
Name. Subject or Grade.
Preparation. Degrees Yrs. Ser. or Yrs. in Town
Henry P. Clough, Principal Math., Science, French
Dartmouth College and B.S.
New Hampshire University Ed.M. Fifteenth
Frances A. White Nellie Walent English, Latin
Commercial, History Salem State Tea. Col. B.S. Fifth Keene Tea. Col., Boston Uni. 3 yrs. Dip.
B.S. Third
Anne Sullivan Domestic Science, General Framingham State Tea. Col.
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Science, Biology, Civics
B.S. First
Elizabeth DeWitt
History, Geography,
Worcester State Tea. Col.
Physiology, Arithmetic
B.S.
Second
Mary Shaughnessey
Grades 5 and 6
Lowell State Tea. Col.
B.S. First
Jennie Chesarone
Grades 4 and 5
Framingham State Tea. Col.
B.S. First
Grace Gaskell
Grades 2 and 3
Framingham State Tea. Col.
Two Fourth
Jean F. MacDonald
Grades 1 and 2
Perry Kindergarten N. S. 3 yrs. Dip. First
David N. Gellatly
Music Supervisor
Boston Conservatory of
Music-Private Lessons Grad. Seventh
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SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR PERIOD FROM JANUARY, 1943 TO JUNE, 1944.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Open January 4, 1943, Close April 16, 1943 Open April 26, 1943, Close June 18, 1943
Summer Vacation
Open September 7, 1943, Close December 24, 1943 Open January 3, 1944, Close April 14, 1944
Open April 24, 1944, Close June 16, 1944
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Close February 19, 1943
Open March 1, 1943
Otherwise, same as High School
Close June 4, 1943
Close June 2, 1944
Summer Vacation
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
October 12, Columbus Day
November 11, Armistice Day
November 25, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following.
February 22, Washington's Birthday All legal holidays
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AGE OF ADMISSION TO SCHOOL.
Any child who becomes six years of age on or before January first of the year following the term when he wishes to enter school may be admitted into the first grade, but in every case the admission of a child under six shall be de- pendent upon the fitness of the child to profit by the work of the school, such fitness to be determined by the superin- tendent. Pupils under seven years of age who have not previously attended school shall not be permitted to enter later than thirty days after the opening of school in Sep- tember of any school year.
REPORT OF SIGHT AND HEARING TESTS. OCTOBER, 1942.
Number of pupils examined 300
Number of pupils found defective in eyesight 29
Number of pupils found defective in hearing 2
Number of parents or guardians notified 31
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SCHOOL FINANCIAL REPORT.
RECEIPTS.
General Appropriation
$19,621 00
Dog Tax, 1942
444 01
Total Receipts
$20,065 01
Total Expenditures
$19,600 82
Balance
$464 19
REIMBURSEMENTS.
General School Fund, Part I $1,725 00
General School Fund, Part II
2,540 01
Superintendent's Salary
656 15
Tuition from State 277 55
Tuition from Industrial School
19 20
High School Grant
928 57
Total Reimbursements
$6,146 48
TAXATION COST OF SCHOOLS.
Total Expenditures
$19,600 82
Reimbursements
6,146 48
Net Cost by Taxation
$13,454 34
EXPENDITURES.
School Committee Expenses $25 00
Superintendent's Salary
943 42
Superintendent's Expenses
154 85
Salaries of Teachers
10,027 59
Salary of Music Supervisor
341 25
Textbooks
370 50
Libraries
95 12
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School Supplies
390 52
Maintenance Repairs
332 38
Miscellaneous Operation
624 30
Janitor's Wage
1,253 86
Fuel
699 32
New Equipment
17 00
Health
325 00
Tuition
91 09
Transportation
3,845 30
Total Expenditures
$19,600 82
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REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF MENDON :
The past year has shown a slight increase in school mem- bership, which, due to the present conditions, is surprising as most Towns have been having a lower attendance due to so many young people leaving school to work in factories.
During the past season the committee renewed the bus contracts for one year only. This was done, as we felt, in fairness to both the Town and the drivers as changing prices and government requests that the bus mileage and stops be cut to the minimum. Further curtailment may have to be made in the near future as the government now wishes us to trans- port only pupils who live two miles and more from the school, with no stops inside the two mile limit. Due to lack of side walks we are holding off against this as long as possible.
The committee is now contemplating using the tennis court to store coal to insure having enough for the coming winter. This may also, if done, save some money on the price per ton as the coal would be delivered in the summer when the trucks are not so busy.
The School Committee appreciates the support the Towns- people have given it and look forward to receiving the same in the future.
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The Committee has practically abandoned the no-school signal. It will only be used in case of an emergency, as much confusion has been caused from its use.
We ask you to carefully scan the reports of the different school branches to ascertain what has been done in the past year.
Respectfully submitted, DONALD B. LOWELL, Chairman, School Committee.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF MENDON: GENTLEMEN :
I hereby submit my second war-time report as Superin- tendent of Schools and the reports of the Principal of the High School, the Supervisor of Music, and the School Nurse.
The World War has effected the schools in many ways and as the months go on the school and home life of the pupils in the schools, particularly those in the upper grades and High School, will be changed to a considerable degree. Perhaps one- half or even all of the school hours will be given over to study in preparation for war or in actual production of material need- ed by our air men, soldiers, and sailors, in their brave defense of the living principles of our democracy. There are multiple things that boys and girls can do to aid in the attainment of ultimate Victory. It is a question of "to be or not to be."
The necessary precautions have been taken by school au- thorities for the protection of pupils in the schools in case the war comes to Mendon in violent form.
As in any business the "business of education" has a cer- tain routine that must be carried on and improved each year if possible. All thinking citizens are familiar with school routine. A report covering the methods and courses of school procedure is therefore unnecessary. People want to know about the things that are new. Since conservation is the order of the day I will be brief in enumerating some of these new things.
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Mendon children are fortunate this year in that they are being instructed by more experienced teachers than usual during a school year. All teachers except two have at least one year's experience, in actual classroom teaching. Tho this improvement costs a little more it is a valuable asset to all concerned. Better results are obtained educationally and in the morale of the school as a whole.
The building supervision hours assigned to the High school principal last year has worked to the advantage of teachers and pupils.
The text book situation of the schools has been greatly improved. A complete set of English text books has been pur- chased for the four classes of the High School. History books have also been obtained. Many text books and work books have been placed in the High and Elementary schools. A fine set of encyclopedias has been purchased for the use of gram- mar or upper grade pupils. Supplementary material, "aids" in the teaching of the social sciences and in vocational guid- ance has been also procured by the School Committee. More "aids" for the instruction of children in the primary grades are now in use.
The two fundamental studies, English and Mathematics, are being stressed to a greater degree in the classrooms in all grades. Other important courses are not being neglected. Mendon is not a manufacturing community hence the instruc- tion in the schools must be of a cultural nature.
The care and maintenance of the school building and grounds is in charge of a man in whom we can place full con- fidence. The classrooms, corridors, basement, and school grounds, are always in a clean and wholesome condition.
Mendon pupils attend school consistently and our attend- ance record in the High and Elementary schools is beyond
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criticism and higher than the average town record. There is very little tardiness on the part of pupils.
I have found the boys and girls of Mendon a courteous group and loyal and cooperative in school and war activities.
Mr. A. Russell Mack, Deputy State Supervisor of Educa- tion, inspected the schools last Spring and commended the work of both High and Elementary schools. The High school has again been approved in Class B which is the highest cer- tificate given for schools in its class.
I am grateful to Mr. Clough, as Town Director, to his teachers, and certain citizens of the town who assisted the teachers, for their patriotic work in the War Rationing pro- gram. The Governor of Massachusetts, and the Commissioner of Education, has also thanked these workers thru the office of the Superintendent of Schools.
The Superintendent of Schools, School Committee, and teachers, have worked together in full accord and harmony during the school year. For which I am duly thankful.
Respectfully submitted,
JEROME P. FOGWELL,
Superintendent of Schools.
AGE AND GRADE CHART AS OF OCTOBER 1, 1942. AGE
GRADE
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33
25
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150
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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 covering the year from January, 1942.
The school enrollment is essentially the same as last year. Registration figures at the beginning of the fall session showed a slight increase over those of the previous year. At the present time the enrollments by grades are as follows :
Grade 1 thirty-three
Grade 2 thirty-two
Grade 3 twenty-seven
Grade 4 thirty-five
Grade 5 thirty-one
Grade 6 twenty-five
Grade 7
thirty-four
Grade 8 twenty-two
Grade 9 eighteen
Grade 10
fourteen
Grade 11
sixteen
fifteen Grade 12
Nine pupils were graduated on June 19, 1942; Russell W. Barrus, Rita F. Coe, Norma P. Grassotti, Russell C. Longton, Pauline M. Nason, Clarence E. Parkhurst, Ruth I. Perron, Edith A. Souls, Doris B. Taft. First place in scholarship was won by Pauline M. Nason, and second place by Russsell C. Longton. The Alumni Medal was awarded to Edith A. Souls, as the member of the graduating class contributing most to
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the growth and development of the Mendon High School. The presentation was made by Mr. Herbert H. Pickard, of the Class of 1929, and vice-president of the Alumni Association.
Prize Speaking was held April 19, 1942. The following students participated : Anna T. Bosma, Lois B. Coleman, Shirley M. Coleman, Philip W. Harding, Carol J. Hook, Donald Oppewal, Raymond Oppewal, Evelyn V. Rondeau, Barbara E. Taft, Henry D. Trowsdale, Victor C. Wandres, First prize was won by Evelyn V. Rondeau, second prize by Anna T. Bosma, and third prize by Barbara E. Taft.
The annual spelling bee took place May 15, 1942 at the Mendon Town Hall. Prizes were won as follows: Grade 4- Gloria Mantoni, first, Jean Beal, second; Grade 5-Gertrude Oppewal, first, Mary Jane Neal, second; Grade 6-Florence Cook, first, Rosalba Allegrezza, second; Grade 7-Frances Fisk, first, Roland Rogers, second; Grade 8-Patricia Gaskell, first, Donald Taft, second; Grades 9 to 12 inclusive-Donald Oppewal, first, Raymond Oppewal, second. Medals donated by the members of the School Committee were awarded.
The Senior Class play entitled, "Little Jimmie Jones" was presented in a pleasing manner on December 11, 1942.
The annual Washington trip taken during the spring va- cation by the members of the senior class was one of the most satisfactory trips of recent years. Due to present restrictions, however, it will be necessary to discontinue the Washington trip for the duration of the war.
Other customary school activities are being continued. Special emphasis has been directed toward those projects which apply more particularly to the war effort. The purchase of war savings stamps and bonds is especially urged for all pupils and teachers. The teaching staff with some students and deputy ration board assistance, has issued the various ration
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books put into use during the past year. All rationing activ- ities have been carried out with a minimum of interruption of the regular school schedule.
In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation for hearty cooperation and assistance to the members of the teach- ing staff, to the Superintendent of Schools, School Commit- tee, and townspeople.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY P. CLOUGH,
Principal.
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SCHOOL NURSE'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1942.
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TO MR. JEROME FOGWELL,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :-
I herewith submit the annual school nurse's report for the year ending December 31, 1942.
One day a week was spent in doing school nursing, usu- ally on a Tuesday when school was in session.
The nurse's time was spent assisting with the various school health activities, visiting the classrooms, periodic in- spections of pupils, weighing and measuring pupils at least twice a year and in handling emergencies and problem cases while visiting the school building, as well as home visiting.
In January the third and last Toxoid Clinic, started in December, was held.
In February there was an outbreak of mumps that ran through to April, causing many absentees.
No complications followed and the pupils affected were back in school after the quarantine period.
There were numerous cases of grippe and a few cases of pneumonia, otherwise the school was quite free from disease until October when Scarlet Fever was reported.
We have had four cases among the pupils of the primary grades.
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The children were not very sick and there were no compli- cations.
Throughout the Summer months, home visits were made to pupils found to have physical defects, arranging for cor- rections when possible. There were a large number attended to. During this period the school nurse visited the homes of all children who were to enter school in September for the first time.
Again the correction of existing defects was advised as well as early vaccination.
Numerous interesting facts concerning this group of children was given to the nurse by the parents to be passed on to the first grade teacher.
Doctor Campbell started the physical examination of the school children the first week in September.
The following is a summary of the defects found.
Enlarged Tonsils
34
Enlarged Adenoids
2
Anemia
10
Heart Murmur
12
Cavities of Teeth
65
Wax in Ears 10
Skin Conditions 2
Poor Nutrition
4
Poor Posture
2
Cross Eyes
1
Notices of defects found were sent home to parents or guardians.
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The Annual Dental Clinic had to be postponed in 1942 due to a shortage of dentists to run the clinic.
The following is a summary of the work done by the nurse in the school building :
Cleanliness Inspections 477
Classroom Inspections 63
Inspections for Diseases 327
Pupils Treated
45
Pupils Advised
304
Pupils Excluded 33
Talks with Teachers 140
Health Talks to Classes 17
Home Visits
182
In closing may I thank Mr. Fogwell, Mr. Clough and the teachers for their cooperation, the School Committee and town officials for their support and the parents and other friends for the help and trust given to me in my work among the school children.
Respectfully submitted,
HELEN C. GRADY,
School Nurse and Supervisor.
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REPORT OF MUSIC SUPERVISOR.
Mendon, Mass., Dec. 31, 1942.
MR. JEROME FOGWELL,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :-
MENDON, MASS.
Dear Mr. Fogwell :-
It gives me pleasure to submit my annual report of the teaching of music in the schools of Mendon.
In the primary grades the elements of musical theory have been carefully taught and the reading of notes has been started.
In the upper grades this work has been continued and part singing introduced.
In all of the grades attention has been given to good tone production and the development of a good sense of rhythm.
The third grade Rhythm Band played remarkably well at several school events during the year.
A Boys' Choir has been organized in the grades. They sang in the pageant, "The First Christmas", which was given in December by the grade pupils.
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The high school chorus has done splendid work this year. They sang well at the Prize Speaking Contest and at the Grad- uation program.
I wish to thank you Mr. Fogwell, Mr. Clough, the School Committee, and all of the teachers for 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 9, 1942.
Selections by the Orchestra
The Bride and the Broom
Strayton
Anna T. Bosma
Born Rich
Smith
Henry D. Trowsdale
Mrs. Jones at the Wheel Parcher
Shirley M. Coleman
The Button
Newman
Victor C. Wandres
Selection by the Rhythm Band
A Toast That We Can Drink Lois B. Coleman
McCune
The Toll of Speed Hysteria
Hutchings
Donald Oppewal
June Night Antwerp
Carol J. Hook
Salvage
Sheats
Philip W. Harding
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Good Night, Sweet Day Wilson High School Chorus
Trimming Her Husband Antwerp
Barbara E. Taft
The Unknown Soldier Barton
Raymond Oppewal
At Bedtime Seeman
Evelyn V. Rondeau
a. A Song of Home Dvorak
b. Marines' Hymn High School Chorus
Decision of the Judges
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GRADUATION EXERCISES OF MENDON HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1942 UNITARIAN CHURCH
PROGRAM
Processional-March Romaine Gounod Mr. David M. Gellatly
Invocation
Rev. Clarence E. Chamberlain
Salutation and Essay-Government in South America Russell C. Longton
Essay-South American Geography
Ruth I. Perron
Essay-People of South America
Norma P. Grassotti
Song-To Thee, O Country Eichberg
High School Chorus
Essay-Products of South America
Rita F. Coe
Essay-South American History
Clarence E. Parkhurst
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Essay-Education in South America
Doris B. Taft
Song-The Breaking Waves Dashed High .... Browne High School Chorus
Essay-Standards of Living in South America Edith A. Souls
Essay-Natural Resources of South America Russell W. Barrus
Essay and Valedictory-The Pan American Union
Pauline M. Nason
Song-On the Road to Mandalay Speaks
High School Chorus
Presentation of Alumni Medal Mr. Herbert H. Pickard Vice-President of Alumni Association
Award and Diploma Presentation Mr. Donald B. Lowell Chairman of School Committee
Benediction
Rev. Clarence E. Chamberlain
Song-National Anthem
Recessional-Triumphal March
Verdi
Mr. David N. Gellatly
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TOWN WARRANT
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 first day of March A. D., 1943, punctually at 9 o'clock A. M., to act on the following articles, viz:
Article 1. To choose a moderator to preside over said meeting.
Article 2. To bring in their ballots for the following Town Officers: One Town Clerk for one year, One Selectman for three years, One Assessor for three years, One Town Treasurer for one year, a Collector of Taxes for one year, One 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, One Highway Surveyor for one year, all on one ballot designating the office intended for each person voted for.
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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.
Article 5. To appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town expenses for the financial year beginning January 1, 1943.
Article 6. To determine the compensation of the Tax Collector for the ensuing year.
Article 7. To see if the town will vote to authorize the town treasurer, with the approval of the selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1943, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, of the General Laws.
Article 8. To see if the Town will 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 appropriate any sum of money for the improvement and repairs of high- ways, to be expended under the direction of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works as provided under Chapter 81 of the General Laws as amended, or take any action in rela- tion thereto.
Article 10. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $125.00 for the operation and repair of Town machinery, said amount to be taken from the Road Machinery fund, or take any action in regard to the same.
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Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise any sum of money for the care of Soldiers' and Sailors' graves or take any action in relation to the same.
Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors with the Approval of the Commissioner of Corpora- tion and Taxation to use such an amount of the free cash in the Treasury as in their judgment should be used, to reduce the tax levy of 1943.
Article 13. To see what action the Town will take re- garding any legal proceedings that may be brought by or against the Town.
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the Dog License Refund received from Worcester County in 1942 to be used for general school expenses in 1943 or take any action in relation to the same.
Article 15. To see if the Town will appropriate any sum of money for Street Lights for the ensuing year.
(This is not a complete Warrant. It contains only such articles as were ready for insertion when the town report went to the printer.)
The polls may be closed at 8 o'clock P. M.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting up an attested copy thereof at the Post Office in said Mendon and causing a copy to be published once in the Milford Daily News, a newspaper published in Milford, Mass., both said posting and publication to be at least seven days before the time of the meeting hereby ordered to be held.
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Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk of said town be- fore the time of meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands at Mendon this 20th day of Febru- ary, A. D., 1943.
HAROLD METCALF, ROY A. BARROWS, WILLIAM R. BOWEN,
A true copy. Attest :
ISBY
. 9.
MAY 1943
SONS
Castel
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