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Winged Sandals
Blue Scarab Death of Laurence Vining Drums of Antone Sphinx Two Living and One Dead Carrington Case
Golf Club Murder
French Powder Mystery The Columnist Murder Pedro of the Black Death
Tattered Loving
Sinister Man
Silk Stocking Murder
The Emerald
The Syndicate
The Secret of Eldersham
Roman Holiday
The W Plan
November Night
The Prime Minister Is Dead
Rattling the Cup
Jennie the Sixth
The Body in the Road
Hardware Mystery Manor
The Chocolate Case
Man Who Killed Fortescue
Viaduct Murder
Mystery of Red Marsh Farm
Idyls and Pastorals Pebbles and Shells
Idyls of old New England
Between the Centuries
Restrung Harp Poems
Golden Thoughts from the best writers
Modern home sewing and dress making Worcester, 4 vols.
Civil War in song and story
Changing Pilots
Rock in the Baltic
Pilgrim's Progress
Roman Hat Mystery
Old Father of Waters Harvest Muster of the Vultures
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The Four Armoures
The Prisoner Who Sang
Scissors
Mr. Ramosi
Gentleman in Pajamas
At the House of Dree
Rainbow Landing
Life and Andrew Otway
Samuel Drummond
Tall Men
Murder in the Embassy
The Red Lamp
The Buccaneer Farmer
Arrowsmith
The Brethren of the Axe
The Amazing Interlude
Respectfully submitted, .
Mrs. ANDREW TRACY, Librarian.
Report of CEMETERY COMMITTEE
The Cemetery Committee reports no new work done this year. The receipts and disbursements may be found in the treasurer's report.
JOHN W. DWELLY, Chairman, GEORGE W. DEAN, Secretary, NEWTON GREEN.
Report of AUDITOR
This is to certify that I have audited all bills approved by the Selectmen. I have also examined the books of the Treasurer and Tax Collector and found them to be correct.
ORTON O. BUTLER, Auditor.
Report of SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1934
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
George W. Dean, Chairman
Amalia .C. Place, Secretary
W. Edgar Swindell
Term expires 1936 Term expires 1935 Term expires 1937
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
James R. Childs 1
Holden 12 or 209
SCHOOL NURSE
Amreau B. Blood, R. N.
Holden 12 or 121
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
William T. Knowlton, M. D. Holden 246
ATTENDANCE OFFICER. AND JANITOR
W. Edgar Swindell (
Oakham 14-21
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Winter Term
Spring Term Fall Term Winter Term
10 weeks, Jan. 7, 1935 to Mar. 15, 1935 10 weeks, Apr. 1, 1935 to June 7, 1935 16 weeks, Sept. 3, 1935 to Dec. 20, 1935 10 weeks, Jan. 6, 1936 to Mar. 13, 1936
HOLIDAYS
January 1, February 22, April 19, May 30, Labor Day, October 12, November 11, Thanksgiving Day and the day following.
Report of SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Appropriation for Dental Clinic
$100 00
Paid to Bessie Bonker Scott, D. M. D.
39 00
Unexpended balance $61 00
Appropriation for schools Expenditures for year Unexpended balance
$10,500 00
10,085 09
$414 91
Expenditures for year
$10,085 09
Total State Returns
6,541 02
Actual cost of school to town
$3,544 07
Receipts
State Returns
School fund
$2,291 80
School superintendent
193 33
High School transportation
1,688 50
High School tuition
1,717 39
General school fund
650 00
$6,541 02
Expenditures
School Committee
George Dean, chairman
$ 9 00
Amalia C. Place, secretary
22 50
W. E. Swindell
9 00
$40 50
Superintendent
J. R. Childs, salary
$306 00
J. R. Childs, traveling expense
40 00
Clerk
5 00
Augusta M. Dean, school census
5 00
$356 00
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Teachers
Florence E. Bothwell
$1,100 16
Ethel M. Braman
1,100 16
Mabel B. Greeley
50 00
$2,250 32
Grade Transportation
Robert Dwelly
$524 00
John O'Donnell
900 00
Fred Parkman
900 00
$2,324 00
Promotion of Health
Amreau B. Blood, school nurse
$177 25
Dr. William T. Knowlton
40 00
$217 25
Janitor Service
W. E. Swindell
$287 00
Extra cleaning
22 80
Supplies
4 66
$314 46
Books
Ginn & Co.
$14 03
E. E. Babb
4 16
John C. Winston
50 00
$68 19
Supplies
Holden Patent Book Cover Co.
. $ 1 48
Scott Foresman & Co.
16 75
Public School Publishing Co.
1 17
Hall & McCreary
1 48
Webster Publishing Co.
9 59
E. E. Babb
7 09
J. L. Hammett Co.
16 81
$54 37
High School Tuition
Town of Holden
$ 447 00
Town of Rutland
120 00
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Town of Barre
1,262 53
$1,829 53
Credit from Barre for 1933
15 68
$1,813 85
Grade Tuition
Town of Barre
$194 10 $194 10
Fuel
301/2 cords wood @ $6.00 per cord
$183 00
Sawing
· 18 55
Throwing in
11 40
$212 95
High School Transportation
Mrs. Marguerite Troy
$217 20
E. J. Crawford
248 40
Bert S. Reed
64 20
Frank Lupa
106 80
Ralph Daniels
169 20
Mrs. Emily Hipkins
160 80
F. W. Beckwith
103 20
Walter Hall
108 00
Robert Dwelly
106 80
Agnes Woodis
106 80
Henry Stone
152 40
Peter J. White
108 00
John Dogul
42 60
Mrs. Yablonsky
63 00
Martin Winsky
5 40
George H. Lackey
44 40
Evariste Dufresne
28 80
Oliver Wilkins
40 20
$1,876 20
Miscellaneous
Ralph Daniels, painting
$134 50
Donald Agar, cement work
59 60
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Ralph Daniels, screens
26 25
General repairs
45 12
Electricity
48 00
Flag
3 10
Map
20 50
Vents
4 50
Toilet tissue
6 00
Paint, oil, rat poison
2 30
Express on dental chair
3 50
Postage, telephone, etc. (School Committee)
2 95
Digging pit holes
40
Postage, telephone, etc. (J. R. Childs)
4 78
Engraving diplomas
1 40
$362 90
Total
$10,085 09
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE W. DEAN, Chairman AMALIA C. PLACE, Secretary W. EDGAR SWINDELL,
School Committee.
Report of SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Holden, Mass., Jan. 1, 1935 To the School Committee of Oakham :
I have the honor to submit my seventeenth report, the thirty- fifth in the series since the formation of the present School Union.
It has been said many times and proven in experience that a school is as good as its teachers. Oakham is justly proud of her teachers and of her schools and most fortunate in having so few changes in personnel. These are days of unrest, of uncertainty and of change, but our teachers are alert and progressive, and we are able to record another year of successful achievement.
We are thinking of Education today as guided growth. From the time the child first enters school we keep this thought before us, helping him to acquire simple habits of daily living, to build these habits and attitudes into the fine character of worthy man- hood and womanhood, working with the home, the church and all positive forces for good, to assist him to achieve for himself the well-known seven objectives: a sound mind in a strong healthy body, a home life that is happy, unselfish and democratic, the ability to think, study and act, the knowledge and skill needed to earn a good living, the wise use of leisure, intelligent citizen- ship, fine spiritual character. This is our ideal for a fair start in life for every child.
The usual club and extra-curricular activities have been car- ried on with enjoyment and profit to all. Plans are already com- pleted for another Dental Clinic to be conducted this winter. Our sincere thanks are due to Dr. Scott for her services, and to the School Nurse and School Physician for their help in achieving our objective of health.
The school building and class-rooms are in excellent condition. The walls and ceilings were painted during the summer, the desks refinished and the windows screened. A new series of geography texts has been introduced and new maps purchased. Work-books are provided for the pupils in arithmetic, English and primary reading. There are new music books in the primary room.
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There are many excellent radio programs offered for schools of which I hope we shall be able to take advantage. During American Education Week there were special programs dealing with new types of schooling, the improvement of schools in the smaller communities, civic responsibility and character training. We look forward to enriching the program through greater em- phasis on visual education. A radio and some type of projection machine would be in keeping with the newer methods of in- struction.
Though we have been without special teachers in music and drawing, these subjects have been taught with excellent results. In the annual poster contest and in the regular work as displayed on the school-room walls, we have evidence of this. Henry Lupa was awarded first prize, Yvonne Agar second prize and Fred Stone honorable mention, in the contest.
Our teachers attended the Institute held in Holden in the fall, . and your superintendent has attended the State and County meet- ings. Each year there is held in Worcester a Conference of School Committee members under the direction of the State Board of Education, and here are discussed many of the problems that come to School Committees, as well as school finances and legislation.
I refer you to the reports of the School Nurse and School Physician which follow, and the tables of statistics which give the membership, attendance, list of graduates and other matters of record.
In the annual report of the State Department of Education Ive find the following tables :
Total expenditure for schools for year ending Dec. 31, 1933 From local taxation $3,061 88
From State 6,944 15
Valuation for 1933 per pupil in average membership
Holden $3,589 00
Oakham $4,959 00
Paxton 5,498 00 Rutland 5,108 00
Cost per pupil in average membership for year 1933-1934
Oakham
State
General Control
$ 2 80
$ 3 30
Teachers
31 43
63 05
Books
1 00
1 11
Supplies
1 28
2 29
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Janitor and Fuel
6 81
9 65
Health
3 07
1 46
Transportation
33 43 2 46
Repairs 54
3 06
Cost of High School education for year 1933-1934
Paid for tuition $1,793 53
For transportation
1,842 00
$3,635 53
State returns
$3,405 89
Net cost to Oakham
$229 64
Between pupils and teachers there is a splendid spirit of loyalty and understanding. It should be said further, that the Oakham School Committee has continually shown this same loyalty to the welfare of our boys and girls, and a fine understanding of their functions as Directors of the business of Education in Oakham. I am very grateful for their friendship and support.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES R. CHILDS.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The report of the dental clinic started in May is as follows : Number of children examined 60
Number of children found with dental defects 51
Number of children receiving care at clinic 51
Number of cleanings 51
Number of permanent fillings 172
Number of permanent extractions 27
Number of temporary extractions 91
We are planning for another clinic early in 1935 in charge of Dr. Scott.
In June seven children were examined and vaccinated at a pre-school clinic. Dr. Knowlton was the examining physician and
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made a report to the parents. Soon after the close of the clinic some of the defects had been corrected, which meant that the chil- dren had the entire summer in which to recuperate.
The general health of the pupils has been good this year. There have been a few colds, but nothing to keep the children away from school for long periods.
The annual physical examinations by Dr. Knowlton still show some defects which are not being corrected. There are some how- ever which have been taken care of, and the children are now re- ceiving the benefit of better health conditions.
Home' visits 15
Class room inspections 25
I wish to thank the parents and children for their co-operation this year. I wish to thank especially the teachers for their loyal support, and the ladies who helped with the pre-school clinic.
Respectfully submitted,
AMREAU B. BLOOD, R. N.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The following is the report of the medical examination in the Oakham School for 1934. This examination includes teeth, nose, throat, heart, lungs, glands, skin, as well as posture and nutrition. There was a total of 170 defects and suitable notices were sent to the parents. There has been noticeable cooperation in attending to these defects.
The Pre-School Clinic was well attended and parents notified of any physical defects which might interfere with the future wel- fare of the child.
I wish to thank the Superintendent and teachers for their uni- form courtesy and help.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM T. KNOWLTON, M. D.
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ORGANIZATION, 1933-1934
School Teacher
Training
Appointed
Grammar-Florence E. Bothwell
North Brookfield H. S. 1897
Primary-Ethel M. Braman
Northfield Seminary 1907
SUMMARY OF REGISTERS, 1933-1934
School
Total Mem.
Ave. Mem.
Ave. Atten.
% of Atten.
Grammar
38
36
34
95
Primary
37
34
32
94
Totals
75
70
66
94.5
REGISTRATION OF MINORS
October 1934
Children in Oakham
Boys
Girls
Total
Between 5 and 7 years of age
4
7
11
Between 7 and 14 years of age
32
33
65
Totals
43
48
91
AGE AND GRADING CHART, October 1, 1933
Age
6 7 8 £
9
10
11
12
13
14 15 Totals
Grade
I
11
11
II
4
2
6
III
5
1
1
7
IV
3
6
1
3
13
V
1
3
4
2
2
12
VI
1
2
6
2
11
VII
1
4
2
2
9
VIII
3
2
1
6
-
-
Totals
11
£
4
10
8
6
10
12
9
4
1
75
-
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ENROLLMENT, Fall Term 1934
Grade
I II
III
IV
V
VI
VII VIII
Totals
Boys
2
5
1
5
8
4
6
1
32
Girls
4
4
4
2
5
5
6
7
37
Totals
6
9
5
7
13
9
12
S
69
ROLL OF HONOR
Perfect Attendance for Six Years John Bechan (1/2A) Perfect Attendance for Two Years
Yvonne Agar
Russell Dean
Perfect Attendance for One Year
Arlette Agar
Renee Agar
Helen Bechan (A)
Phyllis Grimes (A) Helen Lackey (A) Rosalie Ryant
Frederick Stone (A)
GRADUATES, June 1934
Alice N. Crawford Henry T. Dogul Henry J. Lupa
Harold E. Lackey Frederick G. Stone
Frances H. Winsky
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TOWN WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
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 fourth day of February next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles :
Art. 1. To hear the annual report of the several town offi- cers, and act thereon.
Art. 2. To choose one Selectman, one Assessor, one Over- seer of Poor, one School Committee, one Library Trustee, one Cemetery Committee for three years, one Cemetery Committee for one year to fill vacancy, Collector of Taxes, Treasurer, Auditor, Tree Warden, six Constables, Moderator for one year, all on one ballot.
The polls will be open at ten o'clock in the forenoon and may be closed at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Art. 3. To choose all necessary town officers and committees for the ensuing year, not required to be elected by ballot.
Art. 4. To see what compensation the town will allow the Moderator, Selectmen, Treasurer, Collector, Auditor and Con- stables for the ensuing year.
Art. 5. To see what compensation the town will allow for men and teams in repairing highways and opening roads for the ensuing year.
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Art. 6. To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the following town charges and make appropriations for the same: Schools, Town Officers, Public Welfare. Old Age Assistance, Town Officers' Supplies, Roads Chapter 81, Street Lights, Chapter 90 Maintenance, Inspection of Barns, Inspection of Meats and Provisions, Police, Printing, Memorial Day, Dog Officer, Sealer Weights and Measures, Miscellaneous, Library Cemeteries, Fire Department, Industrial School, Soldiers' Relief, Moth Suppression, Insurance of Employees, Reserve Fund, Interest, Worcester County Tuberculosis Hospital Maintenance. Supplies and Material for E.R.A. Work, Opening Roads, Overdraft 1934, Town's Share of Repairing Church Steeple.
Art. 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, 1935, and to issue a note or notes there- for, 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, General Laws.
Art. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a certain sum for snow fences, or pass any vote relative thereto.
Art. 11. To see if the town will vote to transfer a certain amount from the machinery account to the machinery fund.
Art. 12. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum of money under Chap. 90, to repair the New Braintree road, providing the county and state appropriate an equal sum or more.
Art. 13. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum of money under Chapter 90 to repair the Old Turnpike
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road from route 122 to the Oakham-New Braintree line, providing the county and state appropriate an equal sum or more.
Art. 14. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum toward a dental clinic or pass any vote relative thereto.
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 seventeenth day of January, in the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five.
JOHN P. DAY, SYLVESTER R. DEAN, WALTER A. WOODIS, Selectmen of Oakham.
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