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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, 1944, and find their accounts correctly cast with vouchers carefully filed.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM A. BARRY,
Mendon, January 23, 1945.
Auditor.
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION
Division of Accounts State House, Boston
October 25, 1944.
To the Board of Selectmen Mr. D. Victor Smith, Chairman Mendon, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Mendon for the period from July 27, 1941 to May 31, 1944, made in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. Herman B. Dine, Assistant Director of Accounts.
Very truly yours, THEODORE N. WADDELL, Director of Accounts.
TNW: MMH
Mr. Theodore N. Waddell Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation
State House, Boston
Sir :
As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Mendon for the period from July 27, 1941, the date of the previous audit, to May 31, 1944, the following report being submitted thereon:
The financial transactions, as recorded on the books of the several departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection, were examined and checked, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report,
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was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on May 31, 1944.
The balance sheet shows several small overdrafts of ap- propriations, in which connection attention is called to Section 31, Chapter 44, General Laws, which prohibits the incurrence of liabilities in excess of the appropriations voted by the town.
The books and accounts of the town treasurer were ex- amined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were analyzed and checked to the records of the several depart- ments collecting money for the town and with other sources from which money is paid into the town treasury, while the payments were checked with the orders of the selectmen au- thorizing the disbursement of town funds.
The treasurer's cash book was footed, and the cash bal- ance on May 31, 1944, was proved by reconciliation of the bank balance with a statement furnished by the bank of de- posit, by inspection of a savings bank book, and by actual count of the cash in the office.
The payments on account of maturing debt and interest were compared with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities on file.
The savings bank books representing the investment of the trust funds in custody of the treasurer were examined, the income being proved and the withdrawals verified.
The tax title deeds held by the town were checked and listed, and the subsequent taxes added to the tax title account were proved.
The books and accounts of the tax collector were ex- amined and checked. The tax accounts outstanding at the time of the previous examination and all subsequent com- mitments were audited and reconciled with the assessors' warrants for their collection. The recorded collections were compared with the payments to the treasurer, the abatements were checked with the records of abatements granted by the assessors, and the outstanding accounts were listed and proved.
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Verification of the outstanding accounts was made by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names ap- peared on the books as owing money to the town, the replies received thereto indicating that the outstanding accounts, as listed, are correct.
The town clerk's records of dog licenses issued on behalf of the county, and of sporting licenses, the proceeds of which are paid to the State, were checked, and the payments to the town and to the Division of Fisheries and Game were veri- fied.
It is recommended that the town clerk promptly record all votes passed at town meetings, for it was noted that no record had been made by the town clerk of the proceedings of the 1944 town meeting.
The surety bonds of the officials required by law to fur- nish them were examined and found to be in proper form.
In addition to the departments mentioned, the books and accounts of the selectmen and of the sealer of weights and measures, as well as of the health, public welfare, and library departments, were examined and checked, the payments to the treasurer being verified.
Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing a reconciliation of the treasurer's and tax collector's cash, summaries of the tax and departmental ac- counts, together with tables showing the transactions and condition of the trust funds.
During the audit cooperation was extended by all town officials for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted, HERMAN B. DINE,
HBD:MMH
Assistant Director of Accounts.
Tables referred to in the foregoing letter may be seen at the Record Room.
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TOWN OF MENDON BALANCE SHEET, MAY 31, 1944 GENERAL ACCOUNTS ASSETS
Cash
$7,842 13
Accounts Receivable :
Taxes :
Levy of 1943
$3,209 81
Levy of 1944, (Poll)
228 00
$3,437 81
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes :
Levy of 1943
10 36
Levy of 1944
352 15
$362 51
Tax Titles
901 22
Departmental:
Temporary Aid
516 98
Aid to Highways:
State:
Chapter 81
$4,500 00
Chapter 90, Maintenance
1,500 00
County :
Chapter 90, Construction 212 63
Chapter 90, Maintenance
1,500 00
Revenue 1944
$59,283 28
Deduct: Poll Taxes
Committed $926 00
Estimated Receipts
Collected
13,653 05
$14,579 05
$44,704 23
Underestimate County Tax, 1943 143 26
$7,712 63
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Overlay Deficits :
Levy of 1940
$3 35
Levy of 1941
37 22
40 57
Overdrawn Accounts :
Incidentals 1942
$10 00
Incidentals 1943
20 79
Highways- Chapter 90,
Construction 1940
21 72
Highways-Chapter 90,
Construction 1941
59 10
Highway Special Millville
Road 1941
212 63
Highway- Chapter 90
Maintenance 1941
9 29
Interest-Debt 1941
201 40
Interest-Debt 1942
185 91
Interest-Debt 1944
225 00
$945 84
$66,607 18
LIABILITIES AND RESERVES
Federal Withholding Taxes
$272 85
Overpayment to Treasurer: Taxes 1941
3 32
Town Clerk- Dog Licenses
10 70
Library Gift
100 00
Thayer Cemetery Fund Income
13 58
Post-War Rehabilitation Fund In- come
12 50
Sale of Real Estate Fund
700 00
Road Machinery Fund
30 00
Overestimate-State Parks and
Reservations Assessment 1943 Federal Grants :
1 72
Old Age Assistance :
Assistance
$677 60
Administration
71 73
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Aid to Dependent Children :
Aid
62 50
Administration
67 62
$879 45 $35,394 54
Appropriation Balances
Reserve Fund-Overlay Surplus
146 82
Overlays Reserved for Abatements : Levy of 1943 279 13
Revenue Reserved Until Collected :
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
$362 51
Tax Title
901 22
Departmental
516 98
Aid to Highways
7,712 63
$9,493 34
Surplus Revenue
19,269 23
$66,607 18
DEBT ACCOUNTS
Net Funded or Fixed Debt
$20,000 00
School Addition Loan 20,000 00
TRUST ACCOUNTS
Trust and Investment Funds,
Cash and Securities
$9,256 98
$9,256 98
Austin Wood Relief Fund
$1,402 43
Nathan R. George, Jr., Relief Fund
1,626 89
Austin B. Fletcher Library Fund
5,144 59
Anna Ellis Library Fund
507 52
Honor Roll Fund
175 55
Post-War Rehabilitation Fund
1,000 00
$9,256 98
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
AND
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
OF THE
TOWN OF MENDON
MASSACHUSETTS
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1944
SCHOOL DIRECTORY, 1944-1945. SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
George F. Lee, Chairman Term Expires 1946
Leonard M. Rogers, Secretary
Silas H. Dudley
Term expires 1947 Term Expires 1945
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 94
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
TRANSPORTATION AGENTS Harold C. Barrows, Mendon, Mass. G. Kenneth Taft, Mendon, Mass.
Harold C. Barrows Mendon, Mass.
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.
Ed.M. 17th
Commercial Ed. History
B.S. Seventh
English, Civics
Mary Grove Col., Simmons
B.A. First
English, Civics
Pembroke Col.
B.A. First
Home Economics, General Framingham State Tea. Col. Science, Biology
Bridgewater State Tea. Col. B.S. First
Physiology, Arithmetic
History, Geography,
Fitchburg State Tea. Col.
B.S.
First
Physiology, Arithmetic
Virginia T. Mayo
Grades 5 and 6
Bridgewater State Tea. Col.
B.S.
First
Nancy Serignano
Grades 4 and 5
Emanuel Col.
B.A. First
Edwina Lareau (Resigned)
Grades 4 and 5
Framingham State Tea. Col.
B.S. First
Grades 4 and 5
Framingham State Tea. Col.
B.S.
First
Grades 2 and 3
Grades 1 and 2
Grades 1 and 2
Perry Kindergarten Normal
B.S.
Third
Elizabeth C. Byrne (Resigned) Helen Casey
History, Geography,
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Jennie Chesarone (Resigned) Grace Gaskell M. Elizabeth Rafter Jean F. MacDonald (Resigned)
Framingham State Tea. Coll Lesley School
Two Sixth 3 yrs. Dip. First 3 yrs. Dip. Second
New Hampshire University Salem State Tea. Col.
Frances A. White Jeanne Derry (Resigned) Barbara Hammann Anne Sullivan
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SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR PERIOD FROM JANUARY, 1945 TO JUNE, 1946.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Open January 2, 1945, Close April 13, 1945 Open April 23, 1945, Close June 15, 1945
SUMMER VACATION.
Open September 5, 1945, Close December 21, 1945 Open January 2, 1946, Close April 12, 1946 Open April 22, 1946, Close June 14, 1946
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Close February 16, 1945
Open February 26, 1945
Otherwise, same as High School
Close June 1, 1945
Close June 7, 1946
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
February 22, 1945, Washington's Birthday
May 30, 1945, Memorial Day
October 12, 1945, Columbus Day
November 22, November 23, 1945, 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, 1944.
Number of pupils examined 262
Number of pupils found defective in eyesight 15
Number of pupils found defective in hearing 0
Number of parents or guardians notified 15
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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- 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, and WEAN to broadcast the fact whenever 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
$22,367 76
Dog Tax, 1944
452 24
Total Receipts
$22,820 00
Total Expenditures
$22,184 82
Balance
635 18
REIMBURSEMENTS.
General School Fund, Part I
$1,969 40
General School Fund, Part II
2,839 01
Superintendent's Salary 701 87
Tuition from State
211 22
High School Grant
885 75
Tuition from Industrial School
86 02
Total Reimbursements $6,693 27
TAXATION COST OF SCHOOLS.
Total Expenditures
$22,184 82
Reimbursements
6,693 27
Net Cost by Taxation
$15,491 55
EXPENDITURES.
School Committee Expense $25 00
Superintendent's Salary 979 20
Superintendent's Expenses 175 87
Salary of Music Supervisor
394 00
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Salaries of Teachers
11,817 98
Textbooks 62 25
School Supplies
245 82
Teachers'-Janitors' Bonus
429 40
(Discontinued July 1, 1944)
Wages of Janitor
1,520 15
Fuel
993 73
Janitor's Supplies
261 67
Electricity
250 92
Telephone
62 70
Repairs
437 47
Health
332 25
Transportation
4,039 60
Tuition
156 81
Total Expenditures
$22,184 82
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REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF MENDON :
Our school system has now completed its third full year of operating under wartime conditions. And like everyone else, it has had its share of problems brought about by the war; many of which will continue even beyond the cessation of hostilities. Some of them include:
THE TEACHING STAFF: The supply of teachers in this Commonwealth has reached a new low. Mendon was indeed fortunate to open with a full staff as so many of our neigh- boring towns were not able to do. With this shortage of teachers and the increasing costs of living, teachers' salaries have correspondingly jumped. To avoid the unhealthy effect that frequent teacher changes have upon the pupil and to con- tinue the present high level of the teaching staff, it has been and is the feeling of the School Committee that it is the bet- ter policy to make an effort to retain its teachers where pos- sible by paying them to the extent that the town is able to afford.
THE FUEL SHORTAGE: At the present time the coal situa- tion is very acute, in fact so much so that it may be necessary to declare winter holidays and extend the school year into part of the summer.
PAINTING OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING: The exterior of the school house is badly in need of painting. The 1944 budget in- cluded $500 for this purpose, but no bids for the job could be obtained; this sum makes up the greater part of the School's
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unexpended balance. This year the Committee is again asking for this appropriation, but desires that this year it be includ- ed under a separate article of the warrant so that the funds will be available when painters can be procured.
In closing, I with the rest of the School Committee wish to thank the citizens, parents and school personnel for the co- operation that they have given us and also for the interest that they have shown in the School System during the past year. With this continued cooperation and interest, the schools of Mendon can be of real service to this community.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE F. LEE, Chairman, School Committee.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
Mendon, Massachusetts January 16, 1945
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF MENDON : GENTLEMEN :
It gives me pleasure to submit for your consideration my second annual report as Superintendent of Schools of Mendon.
The total school enrollment has again shown a slight de- crease. This seems to follow the general tendency common in most school systems throughout the State. Strangely enough the decrease is more in the elementary grades than in the high school. However, this decrease in the lower grades is to our advantage as more individual attention can be given the children. The size of these classes now runs as high as 45 which is too large for the most efficient results. The following table shows the total enrollment over a five-year period:
October 1, 1944 262
October 1, 1943 284
October 1, 1942 307
October 1, 1941
298
October 1, 1940
274
During 1944 there have been five changes in the teaching staff. One room has had three different teachers. Three classes have each had two teachers. Miss Jennie Chesarone resigned in the early spring to accept a better position in Canton. Miss Edwina Lareau of Cochituate, and a graduate
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of the Framingham State Teachers College was engaged in her place. Miss Elizabeth Byrne resigned in the spring, also. Miss Helen Casey, of Shrewsbury, a graduate of the Fram- ingham State Teachers College was elected for this position and is still with us. During the summer Miss Jeanne Derry, Miss Edwina Lareau, and Miss Jean MacDonald sent in their resignations. Miss Barbara Hammann, of Blackstone, a graduate of Pembroke College, was engaged for Miss Derry's position. Miss Nancy Serignano, of East Boston, and a gradu- ate of Emmanuel College was elected to the position left va- cant by Miss Lareau, and Miss Betty Rafter, of Salem, a graduate of the Lesley School took the position held by Miss MacDonald.
This frequent change of teachers, especially during the school year, is very undesirable. We usually have to get in- experienced candidates, and it takes time for a new teacher to learn the habits, attitudes and skills of the children, also their rate of learning and capacity to learn. It would seem advisable, if possible, to grant salary increases that would enable the Town to keep the various members of its school faculty for longer periods of time. This would be a great ad- vantage to the town as better educated pupils would be gradu- ated from school, who would be better citizens of the com- munity. Any investment in improving education will result in increased benefits to the Town, State, Nation, and World.
There have been no changes so far this school year, 1944- 1945, in the teaching staff. I sincerely hope there will be none. Our present corps of teachers is doing excellent work. The new teachers engaged during 1944 are very capable and do- ing fine work with the pupils. The older teachers are doing their usual efficient job.
Very satisfactory progress is being made in theregular program of studies. Emphasis is still being put on Reading and English in all grades. These subjects sare of the utmost
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importance to all pupils, especially to those boys nearing the age of eighteen who must look forward to service in the armed forces of our country. Army officials are constantly stressing the significance of these subjects as well as mathematics and science. Our courses of study are several years old. How- ever, the State Department of Education, in conjunction with the State Colleges and other officials in education, have been working on new outlines for the primary and intermediate grares. These will be available to all public schools soon.
Education Week was observed in November. The prin- cipal feature of the program was sthe closing of school for one day and the conducting of an evening session in its place. A very large number of parents were thus given an oppor- tunity to visit all classes and observe the work done. The regular school schedule was carried on.
In September and October the Federal Government con- ducted a drive with the help of the school children to collect milk week pods. These pods when dried and processed are manufactured into life jackets for the armed forces. The children of Mendon did their part well by collecting twenty- one bags (bushels) which were shipped to Government of- ficials.
The school children have also been buying War Stamps and Bonds through the school. During 1944, $868.20 worth of stamps and bonds were purchased. Pupils should be en- couraged to continue this as it not only helps in the all-out War Effort but establishes habits of saving and thrift.
No major repairs were made on the school plant for the year. We tried to get bids for painting the exterior of the building but were unable to get any. The school should be painted in the summer of 1945 if possible. A new fence was constructed in the rear of the school grounds. Minor repairs were made on the roof, doors, boiler, and stocker. Some work
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needs to be done on the windows in the old part of the build- ing. I would also suggest that a class room or two be painted each year in order to avoid having to do the entire interior at one time in the not too far future. It s the best policy to keep the school in excellent condition constantly.
In concluding I wish to express my sincere thanks for your very generous and able assistance during the year. The excellent cooperation of Mr. Clough, the Principal, the teach- ers, parents, children, and friends is also deeply appreciated. Better education depends upon the intelligent, constructive, and democratic participation of all.
Very truly yours, PERCY L. ROWE,
Superintendent of Schools.
October 1, 1944
AGE AND GRADE CHART AGE
Grade
Totals
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6
7
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9
10
11
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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.
Registration figures show a slight decrease in enrollment when compared with the records of last year. An examina- tion of the Age and Grade Chart indicates that the drop in membership is quite evenly distributed throughout the twelve grades. On January 2, 1945 the enrollment by grades is as follows: Grade One-27; Grade Two-19; Grade Three-33; Grade Four-20; Grave Five-31; Grade Six-30; Grade Seven-29; Grade Eight-18; Grade Nine-20; Graded Ten- 12; Grade Eleven-12; Grade Twelve-11.
Graduation exercises of Mendon High School were held June 16, 1944. Fourteen graduates received diplomas. Four graduates of the class of 1943 were members of the armed forces of the United States at the date of graduation: Philip Whitney Harding, Aubrey Marshall Hensel, Clarence Ray Phipps, Wesley Clark Shattuck. First honors in scholarship were won by Donald Oppewal, and second honors by Lois B. Coleman. The Alumni Medal was won by Irene Woleck.
Prize Speaking occcurred March 24, 1944. Eleven students took advantage of the opportunity offered by this im- portant school activity. First prize was won by Shirley M. Coleman; second prize by Victor C. Wandres, and third prize by Roy A. Johnson. Lois B. Coleman and Carol J. Hook re- ceived honorable mention.
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On February 11, 1944, a highly successful minstrel show was given at the Town Hall. The Senior Play, "Good Night, Ladies," was ably presented on December 15, to an enthusias- tic audience.
In recognition of the excellent record of purchase of war stamps and bonds, an army jeep visited the school March 1, 1944.
The Mendon High School baseball team enjoyed a very successful season in 1944. Most of the games and practice were carried on in the early evening hours. The school is most grateful to the Community and Alumni Committee through whose efforts the large proceeds of the Alumni Game were presented to the School as an Athletic Fund.
In observance of American Education Week, an evening session of all grades was held November 9.
The pressure of wartime conditions continues to be a significant factor in school work. There is a large percentage of pupils whose hours outside school are primarily devoted to jobs on farms, in factories, and at home. The lack of time, physical weariness, and competition of outside interests all detract from a complete realization of the best scholastic achievement. Parents and teachers have a deep obligation to encourage and inspire boys and girls to attain a high level of school accomplishment.
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