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Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM A. BARRY,
Mendon, January 23, 1948.
Auditor.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
AND
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
OF THE
TOWN OF MENDON
MASSACHUSETTS
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1947
SCHOOL DIRECTORY 1947-1948. SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
John L. Lundvall, Chairman Term Expires 1948
G. Kenneth Taft, Secretary (Resigned) Term Expires 1949
Robert W. Chase, Secretary Term Expires 1950
Gordon R. Good Term Expires 1948 Regular meetings held at the Center School building on the fourth Monday of each month at 7.30 P. M.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS-PERCY L. ROWE, B.S.E., Ed. M.
The Superintendent may be met every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mendon High School or by appoint- ment.
Office-Center School, Bellingham Center Office Hours-4 to 5 o'clock P. M. on school days.
Telephone, Office-Milford 152-4 80
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 TRANSPORTATION AGENTS Harold C. Barrows, Mendon, Mass. Jesse R. White, Mendon, Mass. ATTENDANCE OFFICER Harold C. Barrows Mendon, Mass.
TEACHERS.
Name
Subject or Grade.
Preparation
Degrees Yrs. Ser. or Yrs. in Town
Henry P. Clough, Principal
Algebra, French,
Dartmouth College and B.S.
Geometry, Geography
New Hampshire University
Raymond F. Biedrzycki
Math., Biology,
Rhode Island State
Ed.M. 20th B.S.
Second
Science, Physics
Commercial Ed. History
Regis College
B.S. Third
Framingham State Tea. Col.
B.S.E. First
Geography, History
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Louise Benotti
Home Economics, History, Simmons College
B.S.
First
Hygiene
Rita Manion (Resigned)
English
Regis College
B.A.
Second
Ann deNevers
English
Penn State
B.A.
First
Virginia Mayo
Grades 5 and 6
Bridgewater State Tea. Col.
B.S. Fourth
Barbara Seaver
Grades 4 and 5
Framingham State Tea. Col.
B.S.E. Third
Grace Gaskell
Grades 2 and 3
Framingham State Tea. Col.
Two Ninth
Bertha Hammann
Grade 1
Rhode Island College
21/2
Second
Mary C. McCormack Virginia Farrell (Resigned) Home Economics,
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SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR PERIOD FROM JANUARY, 1948 TO JUNE, 1949.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Open January 5, 1948, Close April 16, 1948. Open April 26, 1948, Close June 17, 1948.
SUMMER VACATION.
Open September 8, 1948, Close December 23, 1948.
Open January 3, 1949, Close April 15, 1949.
Open April 25, 1949, Close June 16, 1949.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Close February 20, 1948, Open March 1, 1948. Otherwise same as High School.
Close June 11, 1948, Close June 10, 1949.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
Memorial Day, May 31, 1948.
Columbus Day, October 12, 1948.
Armistice Day, November 11, 1948. Thanksgiving Recess, November 25-26, 1948.
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.
SCHOOL REGULATIONS.
Any complaint or representation which any person de- sires to make shall be presented or referred in writing to the superintendent of schools, who, in his discretion may bring it before the school committee. In cases of discipline or other school matters relating to their children, parents shall first discuss the matter with the teacher concerned. If for some reason they are not satisfied they will further discuss the matter with the following persons, if necessary, and in the following order: first, the principal of the building and then the superintendent of schools. If, finally, the superintendent has been unable to satisfy the parents, he shall report the case to the school committee for consideration and action.
THE NO SCHOOL SIGNAL.
It is the policy of the school officials to practically aban- don the use of the "no school" signal on account of weather conditions. This is in line with what many other cities and towns are doing. The reasons for so doing are that much con-
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fusion has resulted from the use of the "no school" signal, and the realization that the loss of even one school day is a very serious one.
However, there may be days when it is advisable to close schools on account of severe weather conditions or other emergency.
Arrangements have been made with Radio Stations WNAC, WBZ, WEAN and WWON to broadcast the fact when- ever it is necessary to close the schools. The siren will also blow two blasts twice at 7.30 A. M.
If schools do not close on any particularly bad day (rain, snow, or cold) parents are requested, and urged, to use their own judgment in sending their children to school.
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SCHOOL FINANCIAL REPORT.
RECEIPTS.
General Appropriation
$33,220 45
Dog Tax, 1947
407 36
Transfer
500 00
Total Receipts
$34,127 81
Total Expenditures
$34,125 55
Unexpended Balance
2 26
REIMBURSEMENTS.
General School Fund, Part I
1,520 00
General School Fund, Part II
3,643 60
Superintendent : Salary, Transporta-
tion 771 41
High School Grant (Due in 1947, but will not be paid to town until 1948)
846 39
Tuition, Transportation State Wards
73 34
Vocational Education
369 11
Transportation School Pupils
3,895 24
Tuition
11 32
Total Reimbursements
$11,130 41
TAXATION COST OF SCHOOLS.
Total Expenditures
$34,125 55
Reimbursements 11,130 41
Net Cost by Taxation $22,995 14
EXPENDITURES.
School Committee Expense
$25 00
Superintendent's Salary
1,524 20
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Superintendent's Expenses
226 75
Salary of Music Supervisor
264 00
Salary of Handwriting Supervisor
350 00
Salaries of Teachers
17,020 59
Textbooks
527 05
School Supplies
470 97
Wages of Janitor
2,099 76
Fuel
1,077 36
Janitor's Supplies
411 87
Electricity
236 13
Telephone
90 45
Repairs
3,789 41
Health
462 64
Transportation
5,190 97
New Equipment
358 40
Total Expenditures
$34,125 55
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REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Mendon, Massachusetts. January 5, 1948.
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF MENDON :
The School Committee desire to extend to you a most prosperous and progressive year ahead as we make this report to you.
We sincerely appreciate your earnest support of our ef- forts in behalf of all of us for maintaining and improving our school system.
We have tried diligently to spend your money wisely and to procure the best where possible.
We desire to bring to your attention that we are deeply indebted to your able and efficient Finance Committee for competent advice and untiring assistance in our behalf in the many problems that confronted us.
The new sewer system that began functioning in September 1947 is an improvement of sufficient size to take care of future demands such as would be required by an Audi- torium if it becomes possible to build it sometime in the near future.
We are indebted to Mr. Robert Donnelly for invaluable assistance and advice in planning for the construction of the
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sewer system and to Mr. Carlton Goss who sacrificed his own time to supervise and construct the same for us.
When Philgas was installed for use in the school lunch kitchen an extension was run up to the Physics Laboratory providing gas facilities there for experiments in modern in- struction.
Proper drainage has been provided for the Domestic Science room sink so that no further trouble should be en- countered there in the future.
The overwhelming response to the lunch program as sponsored by the PTA brought an improvement to the school system that is indicative of the progressiveness of Mendon's Townfolk. This has also brought mothers in direct contact with school life which no doubt has given them a new insight into our educational program.
Realizing that the need for further increasing salaries of school personnel has been prominently discussed all over the country we merely add that we are faced with the seriousness of this condition and have made plans to improve our com- paratively low salary schedule in our recommended budget for 1948. We earnestly solicit your support in this matter.
The acquirement of new and improved equipment is fully discussed in the report of our capable Superintendent, Mr. Percy Rowe.
With such a great responsibility having been entrusted to us we appreciate the opportunity of serving you as School Committeemen.
We are investigating the possibility of improving our water supply system in an effort to reduce the excessive cor-
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rosive characteristics that cause abnormal maintenance costs of the plumbing and heating systems.
We appreciate the co-operation that has so faithfully been given us by Superintendent Rowe, Principal Clough, our splen- did Teaching Staff, Mr. Raymond Barrows and the transporta- tion men-Mr. Harold Barrows and Mr. Jesse White.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN LUNDVALL, Chairman, ROBERT CHASE, Secretary, GORDON GOOD, Mendon School Committee.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
Mendon, Massachusetts, January 5, 1948.
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF MENDON :
GENTLEMEN :
It is with pleasure that I submit to you for your consid- eration my fifth annual report as Superintendent of Schools of Mendon.
Again in 1947 there were only two changes in the faculty membership. Mrs. Ann deNevers was engaged to replace Miss Rita Manion in the English Department, and Mrs. Louise Benotti replaced Mrs. Virginia Farrell in the Home Econom- ics Department. Mrs. deNevers is a graduate of Pennsyl- vania State College with an A. B. degree. Mrs. Benotti is a graduate of Simmons College, and holds a B. S. degree. Mr. Edgar B. Beal was elected Supervisor of Music and began his work the first of February. Mr. Beal was well qualified for this work and was appointed for the following year. How- ever, as Mr. Beal lived in Wakefield, he found that the cost of commuting was too great, and he resigned in September, two weeks after the opening of school. At present we have not been successful in obtaining another Music Supervisor. At- tempts are being made to locate another music teacher.
The actual instruction carried on in the various class- rooms in our regular courses of study is continuing on a high level. The teachers are making every effort to secure high achievement in pupil progress, and to promote health, char-
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acter, and good citizenship. A standardized testing program has been carried on in some of the lower grades. A new Bausch and Lomb compound microscope was purchased for use in the Science Department. A new set of World Book Ency- clopedias has been secured for reference material.
It is pleasing to note that this year more of our teachers are taking professional courses than ever before, both during the school year and the summer months. Teachers have at- tended Boston University, Clark University, and a Harvard- Boston University Extension Course. This additional work on the part of teachers is of direct benefit to the town, in that the most modern and progressive methods are being brought back to the classroom.
The Rinehart System of Handwriting, which was intro- duced in Center School in September of 1946, has proved so satisfactory that again this year we have continued using this method. Close supervision of this work by the Rinehart Handwriting experts assures success. The work is functional, and penmanship instruction in the classroom carries over into the written work of every other subject. Individual classroom records, kept since the introduction of the system, show a gradual, but definite improvement.
The total school enrollment as of October 1, 1947 was 249. This is practically the same as last year when 247 pupils were enrolled. A somewhat larger increase was expected. The next few years should show a gradually expanding member- ship. The following table shows the number of births re- corded in Mendon during the ten-year period, 1937-1946 in- clusive, also the October 1 enrollment figures.
Year
Number of Births
Enrollment
1937
21
261
1938
16 272
92
1939
24
263
1940
25
274
1941
28
298
1942
37
307
1943
32
284
1944
25
262
1945
18
249
1946
32
247
1947
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249
Considering the birth rate alone, the first grade classes in 1948 and 1949 will be larger than for some time. With the exception of 1945, the birth rates in the 1940's substantially exceed those in the 1930's. The September 1948 entering first grade will be unusually large, as it will consist largely of those children who were born in 1942.
American Education Week was observed in the school during the week of November 9-15. The general theme for this year's program was: "The Schools Are Yours." "Open House" day was held on Wednesday, November 12. Many parents took this opportunity to visit their schools. Parents are cordially invited to visit the school and classes at any time. Harmonious co-operation between the parents and the school leads to a better understanding of each individual pupil.
During the past few years the cost of education has in- creased tremendously. This is due to increased costs of teachers' salaries, and of all the materials and supplies used. Further salary increase will have to be given teachers in order to keep good teachers in our system. The continued high cost of living makes mandatory a corresponding increase in salar- ies. In the 1947 session of the General Court, bills were intro- duced that would greatly increase State aid to cities and towns
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for educational purposes. None of these bills were passed. In the 1948 legislature other bills will again be introduced for this purpose. It is sincerely hoped that this year's legislature will take some definite and decided action that will aid all of the cities and towns of the Commonwealth in financing the cost of education.
One of the most outstanding achievements accomplished for several years has been the installation of a modern and fully equipped lunchroom. Upon the opening of the lunch- room in September, a large number of pupils availed them- selves of the opportunity to obtain hot lunches. The percentage of pupils continuing to get lunches daily has continued to be very high. Credit for this very important improvement in the school program goes to the Mendon Parent-Teacher Associa- tion who initiated and developed the entire plan. Credit must also be given to the parents who come to the school daily and give their valuable time to assist in preparing and serving the meals, also to everyone who so ably assisted financially in getting the plan started. Without the splendid co-operation of all, the success of the project would have fallen far short of the efficient organization we now have. The townspeople have every right to be proud of this accomplishment.
Another major problem has been solved by connecting the sink in the Home Economics room to the new sewage disposal system. Since the new building was constructed, the water from this sink has never drained off. We feel that this trouble has been permanently eliminated.
For some years the sewage system of the school has been very unsatisfactory, and has frequently caused trouble and expense. Early in the year the school committee decided that if possible something should be done to correct the situation this year. Some exploratory work was done in 1946. During the summer Mr. Robert M. Donnelly was contacted by the committee and conferences began in regard to this work.
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After lengthy study plans were drawn up by Mr. Donnelly, and construction began. The plan called for a large septic tank of 6,000 gallon capacity about 150 feet from the building, and a connecting cesspool 8 feet in diameter and 8 feet deep. Work was completed late in September, and the new system
put into operation. This system completely bypasses the old one and is in no way connected with it. Much credit is due Mr. Don- nelly for his efforts and time spent in connection with this pro- ject. Owing to the nature of the soil, that is, its non-porous quality, it will probably be necessary this coming spring to construct an additional cesspool, or lay tile fields to handle any excess affluent. This was anticipated before construction was started. However, the bulk of the work is done and possible additional costs will not be large. The cost of this project was taken care of from the regular school budget plus a $500 trans- fer by the finance committee. We have been fortunate to have completed so large an undertaking without additional cost to the town. The system will take care of nearly double the present enrollment, and should last for many years.
The outstanding repairs made during the year have been the sewer construction job and the sink connection in the Home Economics room which have been mentioned in other paragraphs. Other items of repair consist of installing gas in the science laboratory, repair of cold air chambers as rec- ommended by the State building inspector, new grates in the boiler and other routine plumbing and heating repairs.
For 1948 among the needs to be considered are a more ef- ficient heating system, new desks for first and second grade rooms, two new typewriters and an adding machine for the Commercial Department, a sound motion picture projector for educational and instructional purposes, painting of several classrooms, painting of the lunchroom, and resurfacing the tennis courts.
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May I conclude by expressing to you my sincere thanks for your untiring efforts in making the school year very suc- cessful. I also wish to express my appreciation for the hearty co-operation of Mr. Clough, Principal, the teachers, the P.T.A., pupils, parents, and townspeople.
Respectfully submitted, PERCY L. ROWE, Superintendent of Schools.
October 1, 1947
AGE AND GRADE CHART AGE
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REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.
To MR. PERCY L. ROWE,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :-
I herewith submit the annual report of the Mendon High and Center School.
The enrollment figures given in detail in the Grade Age Distribution Chart show that the school membership is sub- stantially unchanged from last year's registration.
The graduation exercises of the Class of 1947 of the High School were held at the Mendon Unitarian Church on the evening of June 12, 1947. Members of the class were: Helen M. Auty, Gilbert W. Beal, Priscilla R. Chick, Marilyn H. Halsing, Ann M. Mattson, Arthur F. Paddock, Shirley A. Robinson, Earl W. Rogers, Madeline L. Simmons, Marilyn A. Souls, Lois J. Wagner. First scholarship honors were won by Gilbert W. Beal, and second honors by Ann M. Mattson. Madeline L. Simmons was awarded the High School Alumni Medal. Shirley A. Robinson received the Good Citizenship Award and Diploma from the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution.
Prize Speaking was held at the Mendon Town Hall April 11, 1947. The following pupils participated in the con- test: Donald E. Coburn, Margaret C. Desmarais, Herbert L. Johnson, Edward J. Lamothe, Richard M. Mattson, Fred R. Phipps, Faye A. Pouliot, Annette O. Rondeau, Helen N. Sabin, Madeline L. Simmons. Prizes were awarded as follows: First
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Prize-Helen N. Sabin; Second Prize-Annette O. Rondeau; Third Prize-Faye A. Pouliot.
The High School Baseball Team played a full schedule of games under the direction of Mr. Raymond F. Biedrzycki of the high school faculty.
The installation of a lunch room in the basement of the school building is one of the most important changes in the school plant during the past year. The project, initiated and managed by the Mendon Parent-Teacher Association, has been very successful in its operation since the opening in September. The lunch room is well furnished with equipment of quality. The lunch program operates as part of the Massa- chusetts Community School Lunch Program, a subdivision of the Massachusetts State Department of Education. The con- tinued steady patronage of the very large majority of the school pupils has shown that it is well liked by pupils and parents.
The Class of 1947 was able to make the customary trip to Washington, D. C. during the Spring vacation, and the pres- ent senior class is making plans for the same tour during the week of April 18, 1948. The general rise in price levels has become apparent in Washington Trip costs, and a gradual in- crease in per capita cost has been a fact during the past few years. However, it seems probable that the present regula- tions governing the amount of individual pupil contribution will be satisfactory for the immediate future.
School attendance in general is good. In high school, individual cases of tardiness seem to require considerable at- tention, however. Grade pupils and high school students alike need to attend school regularly and promptly. Regularity and promptness in attendance constitute a habit which has definite value in everyday life. Parents and Teachers do well in in- sisting that tardiness and unnecessary absence be eliminated.
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Honesty, goodwill, fair play, co-operation, industry, and right thinking are some of the traits of character which schools have tried to establish and nurture in growing boys and girls, as a part of the more tangible objectives in educa- tion. All sincere teachers and parents recognize that the at- tainment of these ends is a co-operative effort calling for the best efforts of all concerned.
Parents are urged to visit school whenever convenient. The teachers and school principal are ready at all times to con- fer with parents.
In conclusion, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the teaching staff, the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Rowe, the members of the School Committee, and parents and towns- people.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY P. CLOUGH, Principal.
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SCHOOL NURSE'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1947.
To MR. PERCY L. ROWE,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :--
May I present to you the school nurse's report for the year ending December 1947.
It was a procedure, as in former years, to visit the school once a week, usually on a Tuesday. The nurse's time was spent assisting Dr. Campbell with the physical examina- tions, periodic general inspections of children, weighing and measuring three time a year, handling emergencies and prob- lem cases while visiting.
The Mendon School children for the past few years have been unusually free from contagious diseases. We did have cases of impetigo and scabies, two skin diseases. There was one severe complication following a case of measles but the child finally made a good recovery. As far as possible the cases of measles were visited to check on care and progress.
Due to an increase in cases of diphtheria in Massachu- setts the Mendon Board of Health gave your school nurse per- mission to arrange for a booster dose of Toxoid to be given to the school children as well as pre-school children. Fifty school children and twenty pre-school children were given the one treatment or Booster dose as well as seven school children and ten pre-school children who received the regular three treatments.
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The following is a summary of the work done by the nurse on the days she visited the school.
Number of Cleanliness Inspections of Pupils 172
Number of Classroom Inspections of Pupils 67
Number of Pupils Advised 198
Number of Pupils Inspected for Diseases 158
Number of Pupils Treated for Minor Injuries 47
Number of Pupils Excluded from School 37
Number of Health Talks to Classes 12
Number of Talks with Teachers Regarding Pupils 128
Number of Hours Spent Assisting Dr. Campbell 12 ... Number of Children Transported Home Due to Illness 18
Number of Home Visits Regarding Absentees or Health Conditions 138
Number of Home Visits Made in June and July to Chil-
dren Entering School in September and for cor- rection of Defects 54
The following is a summary of the defects found by Dr. Campbell during the Annual Physical examinations in the fall.
Defective Teeth 50
Enlarged Tonsils 37
Enlarged Adenoids
7
Swollen Glands 2
Wax in Ears 12
Defective Heart Sounds 6
Skin Disease 6
Anemia 2
Signs of Nervous Disorder 1
Notices of these defects as well as weight tags were sent home to parents.
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The majority of homes of all new children entering school throughout the year were visited, to meet the mothers and obtain a health history of these children.
In closing may I express my gratitude to Mr. Rowe, Mr. Clough and all the teachers for their courtesy and co-opera- tion. May I also thank the School Committee, the Board of Health and the parents for their support and confidence.
Respectfully submitted,
HELEN C. GRADY, R. N., School Nurse.
REPORT OF VISION TESTS.
Number of Pupils Tested for Vision 240
Number of Pupils Found with Defective Vision 8 Number of Parents Notified 8
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MENDON HIGH SCHOOL PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST MENDON TOWN HALL, APRIL 11, 1947.
Duty, Honor, Country Finch
Fred R. Phipps
George Washington Slept Here Hart and Kaufman
Faye A. Pouliot
Have Faith in America Grassi
Richard M. Mattson
Il Bacio Arditi
Anne C. Watson
The Last Leaf O. Henry
Helen N. Sabin
Stay Strong, America Martin
Herbert L. Johnson
Carrie Becomes an Amateur Actress .... George Annette O. Rondeau
Indian Love Call Friml
Evelyn C. Wandres
And Sudden Death Furnas
Edward J. Lamothe
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Dog of War Davenport
Madeline L. Simmons
Incidents in the Life of a Mississippi Pilot Paine Donald E. Coburn
The Bride's Difficulties Kempe
Margaret C. Desmarais
Still as the Night Bohn
Evelyn C. Wandres
Song of India Korsakoff
Anne C. Watson
Decision of Judges
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GRADUATION EXERCISES OF MENDON HIGH SCHOOL UNITARIAN CHURCH THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1947.
PROGRAM
Processional-Pomp and Circumstance Elgar
Mrs. Bertha B. Rogers
Invocation
Rev. Raymond A. Sabin
Salutatory and Essay-Henry Ford
Ann Marie Mattson
Song-On the Road to Mandalay Speaks-Bliss High School Chorus
Essay-Admiral Richard Byrd
Earl W. Rogers
Song-Stouthearted Men Romberg
High School Chorus
Essay-George Marshall-Statesman and Soldier
Madeline L. Simmons
Song-Goin' Home ...... Dvorak
High School Chorus
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Essay and Valedictory-Henry Kaiser Gilbert W. Beal
Award and Diploma Presentation
Mr. John L. Lundvall
Chairman of School Committee
Star Spangled Banner
Benediction
Rev. Raymond A. Sabin
Recessional-Triumphal March Costa
Mrs. Bertha B. Rogers
GRADUATES OF MENDON HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 1947.
Helen Auty
Gilbert Beal
Priscilla Chick
Marilyn Halsing
Ann Marie Mattson
Arthur Paddock
Shirley Robinson Earl Rogers
Madeline Simmons Marilyn Souls Lois Wagner
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TOWN WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Worcester, ss.
To the Constable of the Town of Mendon in the County of Greeting : Worcester,
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., 1948, punctually at 9 o'clock A. M., to act on the following articles, 1 and 2. Article 3 and all following Articles on this Warrant will be acted upon Friday, the sixth day of March at 7 P. M.
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;
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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 Member of the School Committee for one year;
One Park Commissioner for three years;
One Highway Surveyor for one year;
One Water Commissioner for three years;
all on one ballot designating the office intended for each per- son voted for.
Article 3. To hear the reports of the several Town Of- ficers 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, 1948.
(This is not a complete Warrant.)
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.
HAROLD METCALF, D. VICTOR SMITH, LEE P. McFARLAND,
Selectmen of Mendon.
MAY
34624
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