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Library Book House, books
14 85
Gaylord Bros., Inc.
1 60
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$524 54 46
Balance
FLETCHER FUND.
Balance
$5,270 01
Personal Book Shop, books
125 42
Balance
$5,144 59
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD T. WHITING, Finance Committee.
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SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
TRUSTEES OF THE TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY.
There has been no particular changes or repairs to the Library this year except to the heating plant, which was in bad condition.
The latest books that were added this year were widely read by young and old.
The Trustees desire to thank the Townspeople for their cooperation and ask that it may be continued throughout the coming year.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD METCALF,
PERCY ROWE, GEORGE F. LEE, LENA W. GEORGE, EDWARD T. WHITING, Secretary,
Library Trustees.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT.
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY :-
The circulation for the year (96 days) was 9,623 vol- umes. The largest given out in one day was 201, the smallest. 45, the average, 100. The circulation by classes was as fol- lows: Fiction, 6,408; Magazines, 2,498; Biography, 288; Travel, 81; History, 141; Literature, 75; Useful and Fine Arts, 79; Science, 17; All others, 36.
There are 9,467 volumes in the library. 247 were added this year. 116 were bought by the town, 96 with the Fletcher Fund and 35 were gifts.
The library subscribes to the American Magazine, Ameri- can Home, Atlantic Monthly, Better Homes and Garden, Boy's Life, Child's Life, Country Gentleman, Colliers', Good House- keeping, Instructor, Ladies' Home Journal, Life, McCall's, Saturday Evening Post, and Woman's Home Companion.
$12.61 was received in fines during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
VERENA R. DALEY,
January 1, 1944.
Librarian.
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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, 1943 and find their accounts correctly cast with vouchers carefully filed.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM A. BARRY,
January 20, 1944.
Auditor.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
AND
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
OF THE
TOWN OF MENDON
MASSACHUSETTS
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1943
SCHOOL DIRECTORY, 1943-1944. SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Silas Dudley, Chairman Term Expires 1945
George F. Lee, Secretary Term Expires 1946
Donald B. Lowell Term Expires 1944
Regular meetings held at the Center School building on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30 P. M.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS-PERCY L. ROWE.
The Superintendent may be met every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mendon Center High School or by ap- pointment.
Office-Center School, Bellingham Center
Office Hours-4 to 5 o'clock P. M. on school days.
Telephone, Office-Milford 152-4 74
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 Kenneth Taft .
ATTENDANCE OFFICER Harold C. Barrows
TEACHERS.
Name.
Subject or Grade.
Preparation. Degrees Yrs. Ser. or Yrs. in Town
Henry P. Clough, Principal
Math., Science, French
Dartmouth College and New Hampshire University Salem State Tea. Col.
Ed.M. Sixteenth B.S. Sixth
Frances A. White Jeanne Derry
Commercial, History English, Civics
Mary Grove College Simmons
B.A. B.S.
First
Anne Sullivan Domestic Science, General Framingham State Tea. Col.
Science, Biology
B.S.
Second 75
Elizabeth Byrne
History, Geography,
Bridgewater State Tea. Col. B.S. First
à
Physiology, Arithmetic
Ellen McBride (resigned)
Grades 5 and 6
Machias Normal School
Two
First
Virginia Mayo
Grades 5 and 6
Bridgewater State Tea. Col.
B.S.
First
Jennie Chesarone
Grades 4 and 5
Framingham State Tea. Col. Framingham State Tea. Col.
B.S. Second
Grace Gaskell
Grades 2 and 3
Two Fifth
Jean F. MacDonald
Grades 1 and 2
Perry Kindergarten N. S. 3 yrs. Dip. Second Boston Conservatory of
David N. Gellatly
Music Supervisor
Music-Private Lessons
Grad. Eighth
B.S.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR PERIOD FROM JANUARY, 1944 TO JUNE, 1945.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Open January 3, 1944, Close April 14, 1944 Open April 24, 1944, Close June 16, 1944
Summer Vacation
Open September 6, 1944, Close December 22, 1944 Open January 2, 1945, Close April 13, 1945
Open April 23, 1945, Close June 15, 1945
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Close February 18, 1944
Open February 28, 1944
Otherwise, same as High School
Close June 2, 1944
Close June 8, 1945
Summer Vacation
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
February 22, 1944, Washington's Birthday
May 30, 1944, Memorial Day
October 12, 1944, Columbus Day
November 30, December 1, 1944, Thanksgiving and Friday following
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, 1943.
Number of pupils examined 284
Number of pupils found defective in eyesight 25
Number of pupils found defective in hearing 0
Number of parents or guardians notified 25
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SCHOOL FINANCIAL REPORT.
RECEIPTS.
General Appropriation $21,224 65
Dog Tax, 1943
420 35
Total Receipts
$21,645 00
Total Expenditures
$21,377 25
Balance
$267 75
REIMBURSEMENTS.
General School Fund, Part I $2,390 00
General School Fund, Part II
2,713 19
Superintendent's Salary
639 76
Tuition from State 170 74
Tuition from Industrial School
5 87
High School Grant
900 00
(Should be included in 1943 figures,
although actually not received until 1944)
Income Massachusetts School Fund ... 20 00
Total Reimbursements
$6,839 56
TAXATION COST OF SCHOOLS.
Total Expenditures $21,377 25
Reimbursements 6,839 56
Net Cost by Taxation
$14,537 69
EXPENDITURES.
School Committee Expense $62 61
Superintendent's Salary 735 48
Superintendent's Expenses
129 48
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Salaries of Teachers 11,520 64
Salary of Music Supervisor
390 00
Textbooks 296 77
School Supplies
338 86
M. M. Goodnow
225 92
(Heating and plumbing maintenance) Carlton L. Goss
124 98
(Installing dado, boys' lavatory and repairs)
Miscellaneous Maintenance Repairs
16 40
Janitor's Supplies
236 31
Electricity
322 59
Telephone
75 65
Domestic Science Supplies
42 43
Janitor's Assistance
7 90
Janitor's Wage
1,416 75
Fuel
926 65
Health
330 35
Tuition
109 48
Transportation
4,068 00
Total Expenditures
$21,377 25
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REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF MENDON:
During the School Year of 1943 many problems brought about by the war and the death of Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Fogwell, have confronted the School Committee.
At this time the School Committee wishes to express their respects for the late Mr. Jerome Fogwell whose sudden death seemed untimely for a man of his age.
During the period of time that we were without a Super- intendent of Schools, Principal Henry Clough took over his duties. We of the School Committee feel greatly indebted to Mr. Clough for the efficient manner with which he handled these added duties.
The School Department has made a complete inventory of all school supplies, equipment, and text books as of December 1, 1943.
For the coming year of 1944 it is necessary for your School Committee to ask the voters to increase the School Appropriations substantially for the following reasons :-
1. Our fuel cost has increased approximately 25% per ton during the past five years.
2. Text books and supplies have increased in cost on an average of 20% to 30% during the past two or three years.
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3. Teacher's salaries have increased because of the following reasons :- Cost of living bonus, and an Act of the Legislature in 1943 under which it is compulsive to pay a teacher a minimum of $1000 per year.
It is also the feeling of the School Committee, for the efficiency of the School System and the results to the children, that it is better to try to retain the teachers by paying them to the extent to which Mendon can afford. In this instance in so far as teacher replacements, Mendon has been very fortunate compared to other towns her size.
4. Maintainance of the School Building necessarily increases with the age of the building, which is now six years. It is the feeling of the Commit- tee that the necessary repairs be made each year rather than to let them accumulate.
In regards to transportation of the school children, the Committee wishes to point out to the parents that they, the Committee, are answerable to the Division of Motor Transpor- tation which governs what they can do. We have been urged to reduce our routes but so far have been able to avoid taking this action.
At this time the Committee wishes to thank the citizens, parents, and School Personnel for their continued support dur- ing the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
SILAS H. DUDLEY, Chairman, School Committee.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
Mendon, Massachusetts January 10, 1944.
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF MENDON :
GENTLEMEN :
It is with pleasure that I submit for your consideration my first annual report as Superintendent of Schools of Mendon.
The total school enrollment has decreased slightly. The enrollment on October 1, 1943 was 284. In 1942 it was 307, and in 1941, 298.
There have been four changes in the teaching staff during the year. Miss Nellie Walent resigned to accept a position in New Hampshire. Miss Jeanne Derry, a graduate of Mary Grove College, was engaged to fill this position in the English Department. Miss Elizabeth DeWitt left to be married, and Miss Elizabeth C. Byrne, a graduate of the Bridgewater State Teachers College, has taken her place in the seventh and eighth grades. Miss Mary Shaughnessey was offered a better position and Miss Ellen McBride, a graduate of Machias Normal School replaced her, but left in December to join the WACS. Miss Virginia Mayo, a graduate of Bridgewater State Teachers College was elected to fill this position. We have been fortunate in securing excellent teachers to replace those who have resigned.
Due to war time conditions it has been difficult at times to obtain materials of instruction and supplies for school use.
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Any repairing constitutes a major problem. Costs of text- books and supplies are increasing. So far we have been able to get coal in spite of a serious shortage. Everyone connected with the school department, including school children, is doing everything possible to assist in the all out war effort by con- serving on supplies of all kinds, and by being very careful in the use of school equipment.
During October the teachers took part in the issuance of War Ration Book Number Four. This was in addition to their regular classroom work. They are to be commended for doing such an excellent job. Mr. Clough's assistance in this undertaking was invaluable. A total of 1393 Books were issued during the three day registration period.
The regular school work is progressing very satisfactorily in all grades. Much emphasis is being placed on the teaching of English and the related subjects, reading, grammar, spell- ing, and handwriting. Reading and English are two of the most important subjects in the school curriculum, as all fut- ure study requires a sound foundation in these tool subjects.
Education Week was observed in the school in November. Many parents visited the school that week. Regular recita- tions, exhibitions of pupils' work, and special programs were a part of the week's activities. Many parent-teacher confer- ences were held.
Miss Jane Coleman, a student of the Massachusetts School of Art in Boston gave special instruction in art and drawing during the fall months. This work given by one specialized in the subject has been of great benefit to the children.
The school plant is in excellent condition. The old part of the building should be painted during 1944, and the win- dows, doors, and trimmings of the new part. The town has every right to be proud of its splendid school. If a small sum
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is spent annually to keep the building continually in excellent condition much expense will be saved later.
For your generous assistance during the year I am very grateful. I also deeply appreciate the splendid cooperation of Mr. Clough, the Principal, the teachers, parents, and towns- people who have helped make the school year so successful.
Very truly yours, PERCY L. ROWE, Superintendent of Schools.
October 1, 1943
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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 Center School.
Fifteen pupils graduated from Mendon High School on June 18, 1943. The Alumni Medal was awarded to Raymond Oppewal, who also won first place in scholarship. Second scholarship honors were won by Henry D. Trowsdale.
Prize speaking was held April 16, 1943. First prize was won by Philip W. Harding, second prize by Lois B. Coleman, and third prize by Anna T. Bosma.
The school spelling bee was held May 21, 1943 at the Mendon Town Hall. The following pupils won prizes: Grade 4-Doris Neal, first, Nancy Smith, second; Grade 5-Annette Rondeau, first, Jean Beal, second; Grade 6-Gertrude Oppe- wal, first, Alice Hartshorn, second; Grade 7-Rosalba Alle- grezza, first; Harold Brownly, second; Grade 8-Madeline Simmons, first, Ann Mattson, second; High School-Raymond Oppewal, first, Virginia Longton, second. Medals donated by the members of the School Committee were awarded.
A very successful school minstrel show was presented April 9, 1943 at the Town Hall under the direction of Mr. David N. Gellatly, Supervisor of Music. Reserve Two For Murder, a three act mystery play, was given by the Senior Class December 17.
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In spite of transportation difficulties and wartime restric- tions, a short schedule of baseball was played during the late spring weeks.
School registration closely approximates the figures of last year. At the present time the enrollment by grades is as fol- lows: Grade one-25, Grade two-29, Grade three-24, Grade four-32, Grade five-33, Grade six-26, Grade seven-23, Grade eight-26, Grade nine-21, Grade ten-19, Grade eleven -9, Grade twelve-13.
School pupils have made an excellent record in connection with the sale of war stamps and bonds. Results of their ef- forts to increase sales have been most gratifying, and the Treasury Department has issued to the school a citation in recognition of the total school achievement.
During the last week of October the teaching staff issued War Ration Book Four to Mendon residents.
As the year advances, the pressure of war demands be- comes more and more apparent. One senior pupil subject to the draft has already joined the armed forces. Other senior boys are considering enlistment. A large majority of high school students wish to share in the war effort through work after school hours. It has been a school policy to cooperate with all war efforts, and to grant all possible opportunities to pupils engaged in work after school hours. There are, however sev- eral considerations which should be emphasized. For most school pupils there is no substitute for a high school record of real accomplishment. The greatest contribution which most young people can make to their country and to their own com- munities is the attainment of as complete a school education as it is possible to secure. Boys and girls who fail to take advantage of secondary school opportunities now may find themselves seriously lacking in education, training, and basic qualifications in the keen competition which is bound to come
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in the post war era. Even for those young men who will be soon called to the service of their country, a complete high school education is most desirable. Teachers and parents have a difficult task in supplying needed advice and encour- agement in the uncertain period of the present time.
In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation for the sincere cooperation and assistance of the members of the teaching staff, Superintendent of Schools, School Committee, and townspeople.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY P. CLOUGH,
Principal.
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SCHOOL NURSE'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1943.
To MR. PERCY L. ROWE,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :-
May I present to you the annual Mendon School Nursing report for the year ending December 31, 1943.
One day a week was spent in doing school nursing, usu- ally on a Tuesday when school was in session.
In January, February and March there was a large num- ber of absentees from school due to grippe colds.
In April and May there was a mild outbreak of Measles, German Measles and Chicken-Pox, but with no complications the children were soon back in school. Home visits were made to check conditions of these children.
The Annual Toxoid Clinic for pre-school and school chil- dren opened in March and finished in May with twenty-six attending.
Dr. Campbell in his annual physical examination of the school children found the following defects.
Enlarged or diseased tonsils 40
Cavities of teeth 64
Heart murmur 11
Symptoms of Corea 1
Anemia 5
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Poor posture
3
Poor nutrition 2
Wax in ears
20
Skin condition
2
Cross eyes
2
The following is a summary of the work done by the nurse in the school building.
Cleanliness inspections 439
Classroom inspections 53
Inspections for disease 290
Pupils treated 98
Pupils advised 240
Pupils excluded
29
Talks with teachers 93
Health talks to classes
157
Home visits
240
The following diseases were reported and investigated.
Scarlet fever, Measles, German Measles, Chicken-pox, Mumps and Whooping cough.
May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped me in carrying on my work among the school children this past year.
Respectfully Submitted,
HELEN C. GRADY, R. N.,
Supervisor.
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REPORT OF MUSIC SUPERVISOR.
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Mendon, Mass., January 1, 1944.
MR. PERCY ROWE, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :-
MENDON, MASS. Dear Sir,
It gives me pleasure to submit to you my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1943.
In the first and second grades, rote songs have been taught, and rhythmic drills such as clapping, marching and skipping to music have been used extensively. Monotones have been encouraged to listen to and imitate the tones of the bet- ter singers in the classrooms.
The rudiments of note reading have been introduced such as-the staff, names of lines and spaces, bars, double bars, the G clef, whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes.
In the higher grades, this work in more difficult form has been carried on, with part singing beginning in the fifth grade.
In all of the grades, attention has been given to good tone production.
The third grade rhythm band played at several programs during the year. Their work is always enjoyable.
The high school chorus continues to do splendid work. The voices of the girls are very good, but it is only very
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rarely that one finds a group of boys who will sing with the spirit and enthusiasm of the Mendon high school boys. The rendition of "Roses From the South" (Strauss,) at gradua- tion was especially good.
In closing, I wish to thank you, Mr. Rowe, the School Committee, Mr. Clough, 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 16, 1943
A Temporary Permanent
Black
Evelyn V. Rondeau
The Battle of the River Hersey
Philip W. Harding
Back at Four George
Shirley M. Coleman
The Blue-Eyed Sheik Kimball
Victor Wandres
Junior Takes Castor Oil Stewart
Carol J. Hook
Selections by Rhythm Band
Fort Wagner Dickinson
Donald Oppewal
Why Don't You Tell Me These Things Hutton
Anna T. Bosma
How He Saved St. Michael's Stansbury
Raymond Oppewal
Lady Stuart Schiller
Lois B. Coleman
Sailors' Hornpipe
Girls' Dance Team
Decision of the Judges
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GRADUATION EXERCISES OF
MENDON HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1943 UNITARIAN CHURCH
PROGRAM
Processional-Pomp and Circumstance
Elgar
Mr. David M. Gellatly
Invocation
Rev. Roy B. Wintersteen
Salutatory and Essay-America Among the Nations Henry D. Trowsdale
Essay-Unemployment Problems after World War
Number Two
Anna T. Bosma
Song-The Heavens are Declaring
Beethoven
High School Chorus
Essay-Postwar Health Problems
Virginia E. Longton
Accordian Solo-Two Guitars
Horlick
Ruth E. Dalton
Essay-Education for the Future
Barbara E. Taft
Song-The Army Air Corps
Crawford
High School Chorus
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Class History Gladys A. Paddock
Vocal Solo-Trail of Dreams Swan
Dorothy Anesta
Essay and Valedictory-Problems of Permanent Peace Raymond Oppewal
Song-Roses from the South Strauss
High School Chorus
Award and Diploma Presentation Mr. Silas H. Dudley Chairman of School Committee
Star Spangled Banner
Benediction
Rev. Roy B. Wintersteen
Recessional-March in F Farmer
Mr. David N. Gellatly
GRADUATES MENDON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1943
Dorothy A. Anesta
Virginia E. Longton
Anna T. Bosma
Linwood E. Lowell
Helen E. Brown
Raymond Oppewal
Elaine M. Carmody Marston E. Daley
Gladys A. Paddock Barbara E. Taft
Ruth E. Dalton
Henry D. Trowsdale
June R. Kneeland
Robert B. Twitchell
Geneva M. Wilbur
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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 sixth day of March A. D., 1944, 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.
Article 3. To hear the reports of the several Town Officers and Committees, and act thereon.
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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, 1944.
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, 1944, 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.
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