Town annual reports of the officials of the town of Oakham, Massachusetts 1930, Part 2

Author: Oakham (Mass.)
Publication date: 1930
Publisher: [The Town]
Number of Pages: 68


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193 33


Tuition of children (grade)


162 00


Town of Oakham by transfer to the school department for grade school tuition and transportation 174 07


$7,002 52


EXPENSES


Paid James P. Fairbanks, chairman of


school committee 10 00


Paid Gertrude A. Woodis 10 00


Paid Leone B. Daniels, secretary


25 00


45 00


SUPERINTENDENT'S SALARY AND EXPENSE OF OFFICE


Paid James R. Childs, salary 340 08


Paid James R. Childs, traveling expenses 62 50


Paid Ruth B. Childs, clerical work 2 00


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Paid clerk


10 90


Paid repairs on typewriter


2 15


Paid telephone


4 80


Paid postage and express


1 05


423 48


TEACHERS


Paid Miss Florence E. Bothwell, salary


$1,069 50


Paid Miss Ethel M. Braman


1,069 50


Paid Miss Myrtle V. Booth


83 34


Paid Miss Mary F. O'Donnell


472 26


Paid Mary R. Spofford, music supervisor


178 75


Paid Miss Doris L. Potter, drawing


supervisor 170 00


$3,043 35


PROMOTION OF HEALTH


Paid Miss Mildren Givan, school nurse 100 00


Paid Miss 'Amreau B. Blood, school nurse 71 25


Paid A. W. Kimberly, M.D. school physician 36 00


207 25


CARE AND CLEANING


Paid Vincent Mullen care of Coldbrook school 39 50


Paid William A. Nye, care of Center school 110 00


Paid W. Edgar Swindell, care of Center school 123 20


FUEL 272 70


Paid John P. Day, 3 cords of wood 30 00


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Paid David La Bonte, 23 cords of wood 184 00


Paid Walter Zelnia, sawing 20 cords of


wood


20 00


$234 00


LIGHT


Paid Gardner Electric Light Co. $10 25


$10 25


REPAIRS


Paid Oliver Wilkins, cleaning chimney at Coldbrook school


$2 00


Paid Ralph I. Daniels, trucking and in- stalling seats 13 10


Paid Ralph I. Daniels, installing toilet system


775 08


Paid Ralph I. Daniels, galvanized pipe


1 90


$792 08


SUPPLIES


Paid C. T. Sherer Co.


3 00


Paid Duncan and Goodell Co.


4 00


Paid Edward E. Babb and Co.


21 43


Paid J. L. Hammett Co.


20 99


Paid World Book Co.


3 36


Paid Perkins and Butler Inc.


18 95


Paid Milton Bradley Co.


10 84


Paid Silver, Burdett and Co.


3 90


Paid Dura Binding Co.


90


Paid Masury-Young Co.


1 14


Paid James R. Childs


4 05


Paid W. E. Swindell


50


Paid Irving L. White


83


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Paid Mary Conant


38


$94 27


BOOKS


Paid Little, Brown and Co.


$2 11


Paid Mason H. Arnold


2 00


Paid Beckley-Cardy Co.


9 36


Paid E. C. Shirmer Music Co.


31 84


Paid Longmans, Green and Co.


12 95


Paid Silver, Burdett and Co.


10 87


Paid Scott-Forsmann and Co.


8 19


Paid Rand, McNally and Co.


39 87


Paid Ginn and Co.


4 48


Paid Benjamin H. Sanborn


91


Paid Edward E. Babb and Co.


1 89


$124 47


GRADE TRANSPORTATION


Paid Robert Dwelly


$56 00


Paid John O'Donnell


850 00


Paid John Dogul


100 00


Paid Frank Lupa


344 00


Paid Fred Parkman


1,050 00


$2,904 00


HIGH SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION


Paid F. W. Beckwith


$50 00


Paid Ed. H. Bullard


78 80


Paid Dorothy Chaplin


46 40


Paid E. J. Crawford


130 00


Paid Isabel Daniels


92 80


Paid Ralph I. Daniels


46 40


Paid S. R. Dean


51 40


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Paid E. Dufresne


151 20


Paid Mrs. Hipkins


198 40


Paid Frances Karp .


46 40


Paid Eldredge La Count


144 40


Paid Eldredge La Count, trade school


59 20


Paid F. M. Lincoln


96 00


Paid O. T. Loring


97 20


Paid George Lackey


44 00


Paid Anthony Lupa


44 00


Paid Mrs. Katherine Mullen


138 00


Paid Joseph Potter


28 60


Paid Bert S. Reed


47 20


Paid Mrs. Laura Snay, grade school


12 00


Paid Mrs. Philip Wareing


90 40


Paid Percy F. Wilbur


140 00


Paid Oliver Wilkins


95 20


$1,928 00


HIGH SCHOOL TUITION


Paid Town of Barre


$445 00


Paid Town of Hardwick


719 00


Paid Town of Rutland


276 00


Paid Town of Holden


240 00


Paid City of Worcester


142 87


$1,822 87


MISCELLANEOUS


Paid J. L. Hammett


$3 00


Paid James R. Childs


4 70


Paid George S. Butler


13 10


Paid Frank Lupa


2 50


Paid Mrs. C. M. Fairbank


2 00


Paid Mrs. Augusta M. Dean


5 00


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Paid R. I. Daniels


7 50


Paid William A. Nye


16 42


Paid J. P. Fairbank


1 10


$55 32


Total expenditures


$11,956 99


Total appropriations


$12,500 00


Total expenditures


11,956 99


Unexpended balance


$593 01


Respectfully submitted,


JAMES P. FAIRBANK, GERTRUDE A. WOODIS,


LEONE B. DANIELS, Secretary, School Committee.


REPORT


OF THE


SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS For the YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1930


SCHOOL COMMITTEE


James P. Fairbanks, Chairman Term expires 1930


Leone B. Daniels, Secretary Term expires 1931


Gertrude M. Woodis Term expires 1932


SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS


James R. Childs Office Holden 147-2 Residence : Holden 209


SCHOOL NURSE


Amreau B. Blood, R. N. Office : Holden 147-2


Residence : Holden 180


SCHOOL PHYSICIAN


Rockwood H. Thayer, M. D. Office : Holden 89-2 Residence : Holden 162


ATTENDANCE OFFICER AND JANITOR


W. E. Swindell Oakham


Holden, Mass., Dec. 31, 1930


To the School Committee of Oakham:


My thirteenth report and the thirty-first in the series since the formation of the present Union, is presented herewith for your consideration.


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Because of the changes in the village of Coldbrook it was de- cided to close that school in June and transport the remaining children to the Center school. This is less expensive for the town than trying to maintain the other school with the few pupils now left. We are very glad to report no changes at the Center school, where Miss Bothwell and Miss Braman have for so long and faith- fully maintained the high standard characteristic of our schools. Miss Spofford and Miss Potter returned for another year so we continue to have excellent training in Music and Art.


Another musicale in observance of National Music Week and directed by Miss Spofford, was held in the high school auditorium at Holden in April. Pupils from all the schools of the Union took part in this inspiring and popular program. Several of our pupils have begun the study of the violin, and all are finding in music new experiences that will enrich their lives and make others happier.


A visit to the schools will show the excellent work being done in Drawing and Art under Miss Potter's supervision and with the fine cooperation of the teachers. "Art in its various forms is another absorbing avocation" and often real talent is discovered that furnishes enjoyment and may lead to profitable employment.


Our teachers attended several meetings during the year. There was an Institute in Barre in September and the County Conven- tion in Worcester. Many opportunities are offered through ex- tension and correspondence courses as well as in summer school for our teachers to keep in touch with modern progressive trends in education and an abundance of professional books are avail- able for those who wish to keep an open mind and be growing teachers. William Lyon Phelps says, "Teaching is an art-an art so great and so difficult to master that a man or woman can spend a long life at it without realizing much more than his limit- ations and mistakes, and his distance from the ideal. But the main aim of my happy days has been to become a good teacher, just as every architect wishes to be a good architect and every professional poet strives toward perfection."


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Our health program has been carried on by the teachers in co- operation with the nurse and physician. It involves vaccination, immunization against diphtheria, care of the teeth and correction of physical defects. We strive to develop habits of cleanliness, proper eating and sleeping habits and wholesome recreation. In addition to teaching the fundamental subjects of the curriculum, the teacher has constantly in mind character training, develop- ment of a good disposition, teaching of loyalty, consideration for others, truthfulness, generosity and unselfishness.


In the annual poster contest conducted by the American Humane Society, first prize medal was won by Anthony Lupa, second prize medals by Edgar Duquette, Emily Hipkins and Alberta Woodis. Honorable mention was made of the posters by Paul Kitchen, Edward McCulloch and Mary Yurkievicius.


The last annual report of the State Department of Education shows that Oakham actually spent last year the sum of $11,664.58 for elementary and high school education. In state reimburse- ments we received :


Part I of school fund $1,120 00


Part II of school fund


2,353 92


On salary of superintendent


193 33


High school tuition


2,174 00


High school transportation


1,852 70


Grade school tuitions


162 00


$7,855 95


The net cost to the town therefore was but $3,808.63, making the net cost per pupil extremely low in the grades and practically nothing in high school. In this connection it seems to me im- portant that we should give careful attention to the recommenda- tions of the state board regarding the physical conditions surround- ing our pupils. The greatest credit is due to the School Committee for the improved sanitary and toilet conditions now operative, and it is to be hoped that it will be possible this coming year to improve


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the lighting in the school rooms, and provide more playground and teaching equipment.


Under the direction of Mrs. Cross of the County Extension Bureau we are doing some interesting and valuable club work. I wish we might have manual training for the boys as well. For less than $200 a year we could have the part-time service and training of a physical director. The town is to be congratulated on its sound financial condition. Shall we stop short of the best for our boys and girls ?


I want to thank the committee and our teachers for their fine support and cooperation in everything that makes for the success of our schools.


Respectfully submitted, JAMES R. CHILDS, Superintendent of Schools.


REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR


To the Superintendent of Schools:


My weekly visit to Oakham is always anticipated with delight.


In the primary room, we learn to sing many songs and then to read music. The grammar room carries this on, and sings songs in unison, two-part and three-part. In both rooms, we stress the importance of singing with a good tone. The Concord Song Book, our new supplementary material, is just full of lovely songs and adds much pleasure to the music period. While we sing these songs, we become acquainted with the art of conducting. We work earnestly and sincerely and as a result, we enjoy it all, more than we realize at the time.


The instrumental classes are continuing and we hope to show improvement in June.


Representatives of both rooms and of the instrumental classes were sent to Holden to participate in the spring musicale. It is needless to say that they did their part extremely well.


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It is always a pleasure to work with Miss Bothwell and Miss Braman.


Respectfully submitted,


MARY R. SPOFFORD.


REPORT OF THE DRAWING SUPERVISOR


To the Superintendent of Schools:


The work in drawing has been carried on under the same gen- eral outline used in the past two years. To add variety and retain interest, new projects which give training in the use of the same principles have been presented. The study of nature specimens has been followed by free-hand original pattern work, based on a particular plant growth.


Since lettering is one of the most important phases of our train- ing, more time has been spent on the study of different types of lettering.


The results of the last annual "Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- mals," poster contest, show a growth in originality and workman- ship. We hope our boys and girls will show even greater im- provement in the approaching contest. Probably the making of posters is one of the most valuable of all art projects to the average child. One poster may involve several important prin- ciples of : composition, lettering, color harmony, perspective, fore- shortening, shading, design, originality, and gives training in a variety of mediums.


We wish to express our thanks for the interest shown, by the supplying of materials with which to carry on our work. I also wish to extend sincere appreciation of the cooperation of the teachers.


Respectfully submitted,


DORIS L. POTTER.


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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE


To the Superintendent of Schools:


This report covers the period from September 1, 1930 to Jan- uary 1931.


Dr. Thayer has completed the annual physical examinations and the children have been weighed and measured twice since school began.


It is interesting to note that in most cases the children have made a decided gain in both height and weight, and in all cases the child has gained some.


There have been few absences due to illness, the most general causes have colds or something of that nature. There have been a few cases of skin infections, but these have been put under treatment promptly and have improved rapidly.


On September 19, 1930, the "Ten-Year Program" was con- ducted by the State Department of Health. On this date the children whose names were carried over from the last year were tested and X-rayed. And on October 14, 1930, Dr. Martin from this department did physical examinations on the same children and was assisted by a nutritionist who talked with an older sister or the parent and children regarding the child.


The following is the report on the results of the findings :


Number of children recommended for re-examination 4


Number of children re-examined 4


Number of children found to be improved 4


Number of children X-rayed


4


Number of children tested 4


Number of children who re-acted to test


3


Number of children who did not re-act to test


1


Number of cases of hilum tuberculosis 1


Number of cases classified as suspects


1


Number of contact cases 1


I wish to thank all persons who helped to make this clinic a


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success, either by affording transportation for the children or as- sisting in any other way.


The following is the report of the work done by the nurse since September :


Examinations for uncleanliness


368


Examinations for pediculosis


375


Corrected visions


2


Home visits


2


School hygiene talks


10


Home hygiene talks


2


Number of skin infections


2


The hygiene talks in the school have been illustrated by posters and pictures, and a few children have made posters themselves illustrating the talks given.


I wish to thank all who have in any way assisted me in my work and especially the teachers, parents, school physician and superintendent for their very splendid cooperation.


Respectfully submitted,


AMREAU B. BLOOD, R. N.


REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN


To the Superintendent of Schools:


In submitting my report for Oakham I will refer you for de- tails to the report of the school nurse. I wish to call your at- tention to certain undesirable conditions which I observed on my visit to the schools. The lighting and ventilation are poor and the rooms are overcrowded. I believe that sanitary paper drinking cups should be provided. It is to be hoped that the teachers will make every effort to follow up cases of physical defects and urge proper remedial treatment, as suggested by the physician and nurse and indicated on the physical record cards.


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The classroom walls and ceilings should have another coat of paint.


Respectfully submitted, ROCKWOOD H. THAYER, M. D.


ENROLLMENT FALL TERM 1930


Grade


I


II


III


IV


V


VI


VII


VIII


Total


Boys


6


8


4


6


4


3


5


6


42


Girls


6


4


8


6


7


9


7


3


50


Totals


12


12


12


12


11


12


12


9


92


REGISTRATION OF MINORS October, 1930 CHILDREN IN OAKHAM


Between 5 and 7 years of age


9


9


18


Between 7 and 14 years of age


34


44


78


Between 14 and 16 years of age


13


8


21


Totals


56


61


117


AGE AND GRADING CHART October, 1930


Age


6


7


8


9 10


11


12


13


14


15 Totals


I


9


5


1


15


II


3


6


1 2


1


13


III


1 10


1


1


13


IV


3


3


3


1


10


V


6


5


1


12


VI


1


7


4


1


13


VII


1


7


2


10


VIII


6


4


10


Ungraded


1


1


Totals


12


12


15


6


12


14


12


8


4


2


97


STATISTICS FOR 1929-1930


School


Total


Mem.


Average Mem. 33


Average Atten. 31


% of Atten.


Center Grammar


34


95


-


--


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Center Primary


37


36


34


96


Coldbrook


35


21


21


98


Totals


106


90


86


96


SCHOOL ORGANIZATION 1929-1930


School


Teacher Appointed


Center Grammar


Florence E. Bothwell No. Brookfield H. S.


1897


Center Primary


Ethel M. Braman


North Sem.


1907


Coldbook


Myrtle V. Booth


Worcester N. S.


Sept. 1929


Mary V. O'Donnell


Worcester N. S.


Jan. 1930


Music


Mary R. Spofford


Lowell N. S. 1927


Drawing


Doris L. Potter


Keene N. S.


1927


HONOR ROLL


Perfect Attendance for SIX YEARS Marion Wilkins Perfect Attendance for TWO YEARS Helen Bechan John Bechan Russell Dean Perfect Attendance for ONE YEAR


Yvonne Agar


Robert Dwelly (1A)


Haig Aroian (1T)


Steadman Humphrey


Dorothy Briggs


Louis Kitchen (1T)


Ann Daniels (1A)


Helen Proctor (1A)


William Dermody '


Anthony Winsky Sophie Yurkievicius (1A)


GRADUATES-JUNE 1930


Laureston Crawford Walter Jones


Charles Daniels


Martha Lackey


David Duquette


Anthony Lupa


Edgar Duquette


Edward McCulloch


Emily Hipkins


Myrtle Reed


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SCHOOL CALENDAR


Winter term-Jan. 5, 1931 to March 13, 1931


Spring term-March 30, 1931 to June 12, 1931


Fall term-Sept. 8, 1931 to Dec. 18, 1931


Winter term-Jan. 4, 1932 to March 12, 1932


TOWN WARRANT


COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS


WORCESTER, SS.


To either of the constables of the town of Oakham, in the County of Worcester.


GREETINGS :


In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Oak- ham qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall, known as "Memorial Hall," on Monday, the sec- ond day of February next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles :


Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at all town meet- ings except for the election of State Officers, during the coming year.


Art. 2. To hear the annual report of the several town officers, and act thereon.


Art. 3. To choose one Selectman, one Assessor, one Over- seer of Poor, one School Committee, one Library Trustee, one Cemetery Committee for three years, Collector of Taxes, Treas- urer, Auditor, Tree Warden, six Constables; shall licenses be granted for the sale of non-intoxicating beverages in this town, all on one ballot. The polls will be opened at ten o'clock in the forenoon and may be closed at two o'clock in the afternoon.


Art. 4. To choose all necessary town officers and committees for the ensuing year, not required to be elected by ballot.


Art. 5. To see what compensation the town will allow the Selectmen, Treasurer, Collector, Auditor and Constables for the ensuing year.


Art. 6. To see what compensation the town will allow for


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men and teams in repairing highways and opening roads for the ensuing year.


Art. 7. To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the following town charges for the ensuing year, and make appropriations for the same: Bonding, Cemeteries, Dog Officer, forest fire equipment, Fire Department, Gypsy Moth, Inspection of Meat, Inspection of Barns, Insurance of Employees, Library, Memorial Day, Miscellaneous, Opening Roads, Police Depart- ment, Printing, Town Roads, Chap. 81, No. Brookfield Rd., Chap. 90, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Schools, Street Lights, Town Officers, Town Officers' Supplies, Tree Warden, Reserve Fund, Repairing Bridges, Public Welfare, Trade School.


Art. 8. To see if the town will raise and appropriate $300 for maintenance of the Coldbrook road, providing the County and State appropriate $600 each.


Art. 9. To see what sum of money the town will raise and appropriate for the relief of poor and needy soldiers, as required under Chapter 79, Section 18, of the Revised Laws.


Art. 10. To see if the town will authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow during the current finan- cial year, in anticipation of the revenue of said year, such sums of moneys as may be necessary for the current expenses of the town, giving the note or notes of the town therefor, these notes to be paid from the revenue of said financial year.


Art. 11. To see if the town will appoint some person as agent, to prosecute and defend all suits that may be brought for or against the town in the ensuing year.


Art. 12. To see if the town will employ some person or per- sons to care for the Town Hall, Town Clock, and Library Build- ing for the ensuing year.


Art. 13. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum of money to paint the Town Hall.


Art. 14. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum for a Dental Clinic.


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Art. 15. To see what action the town will take in providing a toilet for the Town Hall, make necessary appropriation for same if necessary, or pass any vote relative thereto.


Art. 16. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum of money towards sidewalks.


And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting up three attested copies in public places in said town seven days at least before time of holding said meeting.


Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting as aforesaid.


Given under our hand this twentieth day of January, in the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one.


JOHN P. DAY, WALTER WOODIS, SYLVESTER R. DEAN,


Selectmen of Oakham.





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