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Amalia C. Place, secretary
22 50
George W. Dean
9 00
$40 50
Superintendent
J. R. Child's salary
$323 04
J. R. Child's traveling expense
40 00
Clerk
5 92
Augusta M. Dean, school census
5 00
$373 96
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Teachers
Florence E. Bothwell
Ethel M. Braman
$1,100 16 1,100 16
$2,200 32
Grade Transportation.
Robert Dwelly
$540 00
John O'Donnell
900 00
Fred Parkman
900 00
$2,340 00
Promotion of Health
Amreau B. Blood, school nurse
$175 05
Dr. Wm. T. Knowlton
40 00
John L. Watson, testing ears
3 60
$218 65
Janitor Service
W. E. Swindell
$257 00
Extra cleaning
17 15
Supplies
2 85
$277 00
Supplies
J. L. Hammett Co.
$23 07
E. E. Babb & Co.
3 06
Frost Office Appliance Co.
2 28
Scott Foresman & Co.
15 39
Hall McCreary Co.
1 20
Webster Publishing Co.
·9 31
D. Appleton Century Co.
3 20
J. R. Childs
2 20
$59 71
Books
Silver Burdett & Co.
$12 07
Wilcox & Follett
6 24
E. E. Babb
17 64
The MacMillan Co.
11 70
Allyn & Bacon
1 63
American Book Co.
1 61
Beckley Cardy Co.
5 54
Scott Foresman & Co.
37 90
D. Appleton Century Co ..
3 99
$98 32
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High School Tuition
Town of Holden
$486 00
Town of Rutland
45 00
Town of Barre
1,400 00
$1,931 00
Grade Tuition
Town of Barre
$193 60
$193 60
High School Transportation
Edwin Bullard .
$ 76 20
Marguerite Troy
222 00
E. J. Crawford
213 00
Bert S. Reed
111 60
Frank Lupa
90 60
Sylvester R. Dean
66 00
Ralph I. Daniels
278 40
Evariste Dufresne
84 60
Emily Hipkins
273 00
Martin Winsky
67 80
Oliver Wilkins
78 00
F. W. Beckwith
42 60
Walter Hall
110 40
Robert Dwelly
44 40
Agnes Woodis
45 00
Henry Stone
45 00
Peter J. White
45 00
John Dogul
12 00
Frances Yablonsky
44 40
$1,950 00
Fuel
191/2 cords wood @ $6.00
$117 00
Sawing
14 00
Throwing in
11 40
$142 40
Miscellaneous
Soap and containers
$32 44
Engraving diplomas
2 00
Electric light bulbs
3 24
Towels and cabinets
20 05
Playground assortment balls
7 86
2 mirrors and clips
5 20
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2 globes
22 00
1 scale
33 25
Wiring for pump
10 00
Hooks for clothes
90
Lock sets
2 80
Work on drain and pipe
28 43
3 baskets
3 00
Cleaning clock
1 50
Postage, telephones, etc. (committee)
2 84
Exp., postage, telephone, etc. (J. R. Childs)
7 07
$182 58
$10,008 04
Credit by overcharge on lock sets and re- turned in cash 2 01
$10,006 03
Respectfully submitted, LEONE B. DANIELS, Chairman AMALIA C. PLACE, Secretary GEORGE W. DEAN,
School Committee.
Report of SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Holden, Mass., Dec. 31, 1933 To the School Committee of Oakham :
The following report is the thirty-fourth in the series since the formation of the present Union, and the sixteenth by the writer.
Thanks to the devotion and loyalty of our teachers and to the careful study of school problems given by the Committee, Oak- ham has maintained during this trying year, an exceptionally high standard of efficiency and has greatly improved the physical plant. We have now in operation a superior service for drinking water, and for washing there is provided both hot and cold water. New books and school supplies were purchased and work books to sup- plement the teaching of reading, language and, arithmetic.
A school library has been organized that is proving very help- ful in arousing interest in outside reading. We appreciate very much the cooperation of the public library with the school.
It has not yet seemed best to re-employ special teachers of Music and Drawing, but the work done by the regular teachers in both fields has been excellent. The Drawing has been especially good, as may be noted on an inspection of the school room walls, where the work of the pupils is displayed.
Our average membership dropped from 75 to 70 last year, but a larger group in Grade 1 in September brought the fall enrolment to 74. The attendance has been good, as shown by the percent. of 93 and the Honor Roll. Only sickness or impassable roads keep the children at home, for school is made a most attractive place. The Age and Grading chart indicates but very few retarded child- ren. Both attitude and effort are excellent. I have observed group activities and socialized recitations very skillfully conducted.
For those interested in comparative statistics, I have worked out some averages covering the ten-year period from 1922 to 1932, that may be read in connection with the reports for 1933.
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1922 to 1932
Average membership 85.3
Teachers: for eight years-3; for 2 years-2
Percentage attendance 93.8
Town appropriation $4,209.95
Receipts on account of schools $7,008.41
Early in the year the boys formed a 4-H Club under the di- rection of Mr. Marshall of the County Extension Service. The projects were handicraft, poultry and gardening. Henry Stone was the President. Henry Dogul is the President this school year. We also have the name of Robert Dwelly mentioned in The Worcester County Farmer as having an excellent record in the Dairy Club. The Girls' 4-H Club did some excellent work under the fine leader- ship of Emily Wareing. The President this year is Irma Troy and the Club Leader is Mrs. Parsons. We wish to acknowledge with sincere thanks, the copies of The National Geographic Magazine from Mrs. Daniels, and the copy of the Declaration of Independ- ence framed and presented to the school by Mr. William Studdi- ford. A Stamp Club was organized and frequent meetings were held during the year. We thank the members of the Club for their gift of a framed picture of Calvin Coolidge presented to the school at graduation. We are much pleased with the extra space pro- vided in the basement by the removal of the tractor, and with the additional light from the new windows. I would suggest refinish- ing the desk tops, new shades, moulding over the blackboard, and a few modern wall maps as projects for the coming year.
The health work in the schools is outlined in the report of the School Nurse. We are grateful to Dr. Scott for her splendid work in the conduct of the Dental Clinic, and to Dr. Knowlton and Miss Blood for their services. Miss Braman attended the Summer Session at the Hyannis State Teachers' College. The wel- fare and development of the children has been the constant aim of all connected with the schools, and for this devoted service we extend our sincere thanks.
In closing may I quote from the N. E. A. Journal. "The school is your child's larger home. Carefully trained teachers know, even as you know, that the foundations of life are laid in simple every- day habits. They know that the child who is well and happy, who is punctual and regular, who is helpful to his parents, his associ- ates, and his teachers, and who is eager to learn, is well on his
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way toward a good life. You as a parent, because of the knowl- edge of what the school does for your child, will wish to cherish and protect this, your child's larger home. Let us safeguard our children's school. It is a garden of growing children."
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES R. CHILDS, Superintendent of Schools.
REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
Dr. Bessie Scott examined the children's teeth in May, and this fall a dental clinic was started. It is impossible to make a re- port as the clinic is still working. It is hoped that many pupils will have their teeth put in good condition.
In June a pre-school clinic was held in the Town Hall. Dr. Knowlton, school physician, examined and vaccinated ten children. The parents had an opportunity at this time to talk with the doc- tor about their children and the conditions found. Many of the defects found at the time of the examination were corrected or improved upon before school opened in September.
The Audiometer test was given this fall to determine whether or not any of the pupils had a loss of hearing. I am very much pleased to report that all tested normally.
The usual physical examinations of the pupils have been com- pleted. The defects found have been reported to the parents. Some of the defects noted last year were found to be corrected this year. The weighing and measuring show the children in most cases to be making a steady gain.
The sinks with hot and cold running water and bubblers in the class rooms and basement are a decided improvement over the old arrangement. Both teachers and pupils are very appreciative of the new arrangement. It is worthy of note the manner in which the handwashing is accomplished with comparatively no loss of time from school studies.
The attendance at school was quite regular most of the year. Late this fall there was an epidemic of colds for about two weeks which kept the children at home.
There have been but few cases of skin infections. These were found early and put under treatment which prevented the spread
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of the condition.
There have been classroom talks and discussions with the older pupils. The younger ones have been interested in a health story.
The following is a summary of the year's work :
Class room inspections 20 Home visits and hygiene talks 12
Tonsil 'and adenoid operations 3
At this time I wish to thank the Superintendent, teachers, and parents for their co-operation and support during the year just closed. I wish also to thank all who have assisted me with my work, and especially those who helped with the pre-school clinic this spring. Without this co-operation it would be impossible to carry on the work and accomplish the desired results.
Respectfully submitted, AMREAU B. BLOOD, R. N.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The summary of health work done in the Oakham schools for the year 1933 will be found in the report of the school nurse.
The usual physical examination of the school children was car- ried out and notices sent to the parents in cases where defects were noted. I have found hearty co-operation of parents, teachers, and school nurse, to whom I wish to extend my thanks.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM T. KNOWLTON, M. D.
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SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
1932-1933
School Teacher Training
Appointed
Grammar-Florence E. Bothwell
No. Brookfield H. S. 1897
Primary-Ethel M. Braman
Northfield Seminary 1907
STATISTICS FOR 1932-1933
School
Total Mem.
Ave. Mem.
Ave. % of Atten. Atten.
Grammar
39
36
34
92
Primary
42
34
32
94
Totals
81
70
66
93
REGISTRATION OF MINORS
Children in Oakham
Boys
Girls
Totals
Between 5 and 7 years of age
9
9
18
Between 7 and 14 years of age
27
30
57
Between 14 and 16 years of age
11
12
23
Totals
47
51
98
AGE AND GRADING CHART, October 1, 1932
Age Grade
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 Totals
I
5
1
6
II
5
1
6
III
2
8
1 3
14
IV
2
4
3
2
1
12
V
1
2
8
11
VI
1
5 1
2
9
VII
3
2
2
7
VIII
4
5
1 10
Totals
5 8 10
7
9
15
5
8
7
1 75
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ENROLLMENT-Fall Term 1933
Grade
I II
III
IV
V
VI
VII VIII
Totals
Boys
5
4
2
8
5
6
2
4
36
Girls
5
2
5
5
6
6
7
2
38
-
Totals
10
6
7
13
11
12
9
6
74
HONOR ROLL
Perfect Attendance for FIVE YEARS
Helen Bechan (1A)
John Bechan (1/2A)
Perfect Attendance for TWO YEARS
Thomas Troy
J. Alberta Woodis (12A)
Perfect Attendance for ONE YEAR
Yvonne Agar
Russell Dean
Roberta Rossi (12A)
William Studdiford (1A) Harold White (1/2A) Frances Yablonski (T)
GRADUATES-June 1933
Leah Beckwith
Edna Bullard
Anthony Dogul
Bernadette Dufresne
Alberta Woodis Francis Yablonski
Robert Dwelly
Henry Stone Thomas Troy Harold White
TOWN WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Worcester ss :
To either of the constables of the town of Oakham, in the county of Worcester.
Greeting :
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 fifth 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 offi- cers, 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 for one year.
To obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on both of the following questions. (a) If a voter desires to permit the sale of any and all alcoholic beverages in this town he will vote "YES" on both questions.
(b) If he desires to permit the sale of wines and malt bever- ages only herein, he will vote "NO" on question 1 and "YES" on question 2.
(c) If he desires to prohibit the sale of any and all alcoholic beverages herein, he will vote "NO" on both questions.
If a majority of the votes cast in a city or town in answer to
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question one are in the affirmative, such city or towr shall be taken to have authorized, for the two calendar years next suc- ceeding, the sale in such city or town of all alcoholic beverages, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
If a majority of the votes cast in a city or town in answer to question one are not in the affirmative, but a majority thereof in answer to question two are in the affirmative, such city or town shall be taken to have authorized, for said calendar years, the sale therein of wines and malt beverages only, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
1. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alco- holic beverages) ?
2. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages) ?
Yes
No I
Yes
No
1
If a majority of the votes cast in such city or town in answer to the question hereinbefore set forth are in the affirmative, but not otherwise, such city or town shall be taken to have authorized the sale therein in taverns of such alcoholic beverages, if any, as are from time to time lawfully authorized to be sold in such city or town, subject in all respects to the provisions of this chapter.
"Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages in taverns ?"
Yes |
No 1
The polls will be open 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 men and teams in repairing highways and opening roads for the ensuing year.
Art. 7. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to bond their Treasurer and Collector and Town Clerk.
Art. 8. To raise such sums of money as may be necessary
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to defray town charges for the ensuing year, and make appropria- tions for the same.
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 financial year, in anticipation of the revenue of said year, such sums of money 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 revenues 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 Building for the ensuing year.
Art. 13. To see what sum the town will raise and appropriate for the suppression of the browntail moth.
Art. 14. To see if the town will vote to insure its employees and make an appropriation for the same, or pass any vote relative thereto.
Art. 15. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum of money as a reserve fund, to be used as an emergency or overdraft.
Art. 16. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum of money under Chap. 90, to repair the No. Brookfield road, providing the county and state appropriate an equal sum or more.
Art. 17. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum for new bridges, or pass any vote relative thereto.
Art. 18. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum toward a dental clinic or pass any vote relative thereto.
Art. 19. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum of money for new sidewalks or pass any vote relative thereto.
Art. 20. To see if the town will vote to transfer $102 from the machinery account to the machinery fund.
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Art. 21. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum of money to gravel and oil the school house yard.
Art. 22. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for new seats in the town hall.
Art. 23. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum of money for its share of maintenance of The Worcester County Tuberculosis Hospital.
Art. 24. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for interest.
Art. 25. To see if the town will raise and appropriate $51.18 to insure its weights and measures.
Art. 26. To see if the town will raise a sum of money to paint the new tool house.
Art. 27. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for gravel and truck hire on C. W. A. projects on East Hill and Stone Road.
Art. 28. To see if the town will vote to direct the selectmen, (or moderator) to appoint a committee of three or more citizens to co-operate with the Massachusetts Forest and Park Association in the detection and eradication of the Dutch elm disease.
Art. 29. To see if the town will raise and appropriate $27 as one third of the insurance on the church.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting up at- tested copies in public places in said town seven days at least be- fore 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 fifteenth day of January, in the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-four.
JOHN P. DAY, SYLVESTER R. DEAN, WALTER A. WOODIS, Selectmen of Oakham.
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