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Brom's Collar
Can You Forgive Her Doctor Thorne
Rachel Ray
Castle Richmond
The Mistress of Shenstone
Squire Phinn
Fortunes of Oliver Horn Poems Old Chester Tales
Farm Ballads
From Farm to Fortune
Child of the Sea
Water Babies
Youth Challenges
The High Forfeit Sweet Stranger Labels
A Pagan of the Hills Carolyn of the Sunny Heart
In the Palace of the King
Gean of the Lazy A. The Dust-Flower The Octopus
The Bertrans The Macdermots of Bally- cloron The Belton Estate
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Hildegarde Jim, the Conqueror Ponjola White Shadows in the South Beautiful Derelict Seas.
Hulah
Alma
Don
Myths Every Child Should Know Hall & Co.
Brown Study
If With All Your Hearts
Raiders of Spanish Peaks
Nomads of the North
Crystal Tree
Little Colonel's Holiday
Gone Away
Grandma
Castaway Boats
A Court of Inquiry
The Hurricane
Ken Ward in the Jungle
Pollyanna's Western Adven-
Recollections of a Drummer Boy
Custard Cup
Aunt Jane of Kentucky
Story of Julia Paage
Little Colonel at Boarding School
Helen of the Old House
Chinese Kitten
Arizona Ames
Enchantment
Under the Mulberry Trees
Shepherd of the Guadaloupe Alternative
Growth of Man
Pink House
As the Earth Turns
And Tell of Time
Candleflame
Wind from the Mountains
ture
Texas Man
Men and Brethren
Pillar Mountain
The Amateur Gentleman
Coombe St. Mary's
The Lap of Luxury
The Goose Woman The Exile
Ride 'Em Montana
A Wild Bird
All About the Three Little Pigs All About Little Black Sanbo
The Story of Jesus A Child's Garden of Verses
Snow White
The Story of Silky
The Story of Delicia Children of Lapland
Jane of Lantern Hill Hot Lead Sudden Bill Dorn
West of the Pecos
New England Born
Daddy Long-Legs
Rose of the River
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Watermelon Pete Ray Coon to the Rescue Extra Girl The Gambler
Conquistador
Coming of the Amazons The Snarl of the Beast Spread Circles
Jane's Island
Sandy's Kingdom
Story Book of Things We Use Luck of the Roll and Go
Downstreet with Edith Guardsmen of the Coast When Sarah Saved the Day Robinson Crusoe Boy of the South Seas
Melissa Ann Children of the Soil Ann Francis
A House of Her Own
It's More Fun When You Know the Rules Susan and Arabella, Pioners
Report of MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
Town Liability
$180 52
Amount expended by town
280 00
Amount received from State in supplies
31 07
Town collected for private work
20 00
Town appropriation
280 00
Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE L. GRIMES, Moth Superintendent
Report of TOWN AUDITOR
This is to certify that I have audited all bills approved by the Selectmen. I have also inspected the books of the Tax Collector, Town Treasurer, Town Clerk and Library and find them to be correct.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH I. DANIELS,
Auditor
Report of SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1938 SCHOOL COMMITTEE
George W. Dean, Chairman Term expires 1939
Mrs. Leone B. Daniels, Secretary Term expires 1941
W. Edgar Swindell Term expires 1940
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
James R. Childs Holden 12 or 209
SCHOOL NURSE
Evelyn E. Crossley, R. N. Holden 264 or 444
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Leroy E. Mayo, M. D. Holden 89-2
ATTENDANCE OFFICER AND JANITOR W. Edgar Swindell Oakham 14-21
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Fall Term-16 weeks
Sept. 7, 1938 to Dec. 23, 1938
Winter Term-8 weeks Jan. 3, 1939 to Feb. 24, 1939 March 6, 1939 to April 28, 1939
Spring Term-8 weeks
Summer Term-6 weeks May 8, 1939 to June 16, 1939 Fall Term-16 weeks Sept. 6, 1939 to Dec. 22, 1939
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 Schools
$10,850 00
Expenditures for year 10,339 84
Unexpended balance $ 510 16
Expenditures for year $10,339 84
State and other credits
6,863 47
Actual cost to town $3,476 37
Receipts
General School Fund, Part I $ 625 00
General School Fund, Part II
1,908 28
School Superintendent
193 33
High School Transportation
1,907 95
High School Tuition
1,886 16
State Wards
342 40
Mrs. Amelia Place
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$6,863 47
Expenditures
Teachers :
Florence E. Bothwell
$1,100 10
Ethel M. Braman
1,100 10
Janet D. Carey (Music)
84 04
$2,284 24
Superintendent : J. R. Childs, salary $ 297 54
J. R. Childs, travel
.62 50
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Clerk
4 40
Census, Augusta Dean
5 00
$ 369 44
Health :
Evelyn Crossley, nurse
$ 147 70
Holden Clinic
35 00
Student Trucking Services
5 50
$
188 20
Grade Transportation :
Frank Lupa
$ 708 62
Leonard A. Hardy
556 80
John O'Donnell
900 03
Douglas Rutherford
44 00
$2,209 45
Janitor :
W. E. Swindell
$ 318 63
Supplies
15 42
Mrs. Ida Loring, cleaning rooms
4 50
Expense :
Supplies
$ 36 34
Books
47 93
Electricity
43 65
Repairs
35 55
Repairing furnace
81 60
Rebuilding chimney
26 36
Miscellaneous
10 92
$
282 35
Fuel :
32 cords of wood Sawing
$ 203 00
17 25
$ 338 55
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Piling Trucking
16 10
5 25
$ 241 60
Tuition :
Town of Barre
$1,886 16
School Committee :
¡Geo. W. Dean, Chairman
$ 10 00
Leone B. Daniels, Secretary
25 00
W. Edgar Swindell
10 00
Billheads and Pay Roll Sheets
10 50
Stamp and Pad
1 60
Postage and Telephone
1 15
$ 58 25
High School Transportation :
Donald Agar
$ 213 60
Anthony Bechan
147 00
Fred Bechan
42 00
John Bechan
106 80
Joseph Bechan
103 20
Edwin Bullard
41 40
E. J. Crawford
154 80
Sylvester R. Dean
114 60
John Dogul
102 60
Clarence Grimes
96 00
Henry Grimes
205 40
Leonard A. Hardy
171 00
George Lackey
223 20
Daniel Leno
40 20
John O'Donnell
40 80
Joseph Rossi
138 00
Mrs. Laura Snay
96 20
Ira Stone
102 60
Mrs. Marguerite Troy
144 60
Percy F. Wilbur
40 80
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Oliver Wilkins
34 20
Walter Wood
82 20
Raymond Wrin
40 20
$ 2,481 60
Total Expenditures
$10,339 84
Respectfully submitted, GEO. W. DEAN, Chairman LEONE B. DANIELS, Secretary W. EDGAR SWINDELL, School Committee
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Report of SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Holden, Mass., Dec. 31, 1938 To the School Committee of Oakham :
The following report of the condition of our schools, the thirty-ninth in the series and the twenty-first by the writer, is presented herewith for your consideration.
There is little that is new that can be said but as a mat- ter of record it is my privilege to call your attention to our good fortune in having the same teachers to direct our pro- gram and to maintain the high standard of achievement that characterizes Oakham schools. The Committee acting through Mr. Swindell has kept the school plant in good con- dition and has been most generous in acting on any sug- gestions that are made for new equipment and supplies. We find a spirit of understanding and sympathy among parents and teachers and pupils that make for harmony and progress in every phase of school work. This is reflected in the rec- ords made by our pupils when they leave us for other schools or to go to work.
Our health program has been maintained by the further cooperation of the School Nurse and Physician. The re- port of the Nurse will indicate the work of the various clinics and the condition of the pupils' health. We now have the new equipment for testing hearing and eyesight, a Maico Audiometer and a Keystone Telebinocular, with additional material for a study of reading difficulties and for remedial work.
We have added to our reading and reference libraries, and have introduced new textbooks as needed. Our next change will probably involve new Arithmetics as the present
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texts have been in use about ten years. Workbooks are supplied each fall for Arithmetic, English, and Reading. With- out much additional expense we could include both Geography and History. They are of great assistance especially where we have four grades in each room, in furnishing related and supplementary material for pupils at their desks when the teacher is busy with a given class. Though we are now without special teachers for Music and Drawing the work in these subjects has not been neglected.
We appreciate the work done by those in charge of 4-H Club activities. I would like to repeat what was said last year regarding the need of more opportunities for both boys and girls in practical arts, and for more adequate play space and physical education.
Irene Dogul won a medal and Evelyn Carlson received honorable mention in the annual poster contest. At gradua- tion we have an opportunity to see some of the excellent drawings done during the year. This year's graduating class was our largest and while our first grade is larger than it has been for some years the total enrollment is smaller. Wc have been free from serious epidemics and the attendance record of 95% is good.
I want to thank the Committee, the teachers and all others who have contributed to the welfare of our boys and girls during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES R. CHILDS,
Superintendent ofSchools
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
This report covers the period from January to December. The children have been weighed and measured four times during the year. A small but steady gain is a sign of nor- mal growth. Cleanliness, fresh air, rest and nourishing foods are discussed at this time.
The pre-school clinic held in May was attended by nine children. Dr. Mayo did the vaccinating and examining. This excellent attendance shows the interest of the parents in de- siring to enter the children in school with good health. De- cay and loss of baby teeth prematurely, diseased tonsils and adenoids, malnutrition and poor mental habits have serious effect on the school child. One child attended the tonsil clinic at the Holden Hospital in June.
The hygienic condition of the school was at all times most satisfactory. The children and; all concerned show con- sideration and interest in keeping the school so neat and clean. Much credit is extended to those who have made it possible for us to have the most modern eye and ear test- ing equipment, for with it defects can more readily be dis- covered and remedy suggested.
Dr. Scott again conducted the annual dental clinic and thirty-four children received treatment.
I take this opportunity to give full recognition and ap- preciation to the helpfulness of the teachers, the parents and the children in keeping the health status of the Oak- ham school so remarkable, and to thank all those who have helped to make my work so pleasant.
Respectfully submitted,
EVELYN E. CROSSLEY, R. N.,
School Nurse
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The following is a brief report of my work as School Physician in the past year.
During the second half of the year the schools of the district were visited with the School Nurse for the purpose of sanitary inspection. Just before school closed in June, vaccination clinics for pre-school children were held in the Rice, Chaffins and Jefferson schools of Holden and in the high school at Rutland. A similar clinic was held at Pax- ton and Oakham. Parents were, at this time, afforded the opportunity of having any child of pre-school age vaccinated. The children who were to enter school in September were given a physical examination.
During September and October each pupil was given a physical examination at the respective schools.
There have been two epidemics of contagious diseases in the district during the past year. Last spring there were several cases of scarlet fever in Holden, and this fall and early winter there have been many cases of mumps both among school children and adults in Rutland. May I urge parents to report any known contagious disease and to call their physician when one is suspected.
Sincerly yours, LEROY E. MAYO, M. D., School Physician
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ORGANIZATION, 1937-1938
School
Teacher
Appointed
Grammar - Florence E. Bothwell
1897
Primary - Ethel M. Braman
1907
Music - Janet Carey
1937
SUMMARY OF REGISTERS, 1937-1938
Grades
Total
Ave. Mem.
Ave. Atten.
% of Atten.
1-4
30
28
27
96
5-8
42
40
37
93
Totals
72
68
64
95
REGISTRATION OF MINORS October 1, 1938
Children in Oakham
Boys
Girls
Totals
5 to 7 years of age
8
2
10
7 to 14 years of age
26
24
50
14 to 16 years of age
7
8
15
Totals
41
34
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AGE AND GRADING CHART October 1, 1938
Age
6 789 10 11 12 13
14 15 Totals Grade
11
II
1
7
III
2
1
1
4
IV
2
1
2 1
6
V
1
6
1
2
10
VI
7
2
9
VII
1
1
2
4
VIII
3
3
Special
1
2
1
1
5
10 9 4 3 9
9
5
6
3
1
59
I
10 1 6
Mem.
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ENROLLMENT, Fall Term, 1938
Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Totals
Boys
9
5
3
2
5
5
2
3
34
Girls
2
2
1
5
5
4
5
1
25
11
7
4
7
10
9
7
4
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GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATES
June 1, 1938
Dorothea Anna Bechan
Fred John Bechan, Jr.
George William J. Bechan
Gladys Thelma Bullard
Evelyn Louise Carlson
Ruth Ella Carlson
Howard Sylvester Dean
Edward Joseph Dufresne
Bertha Mae Hardy
Robert A. Hardy Ruth Amelia Leno Viola Claudia Leno Hazel Mary O'Donnell Rosealma Rossi Mary Elizabeth Troy Alfred Herman Wilbur
Marjorie Appelton Wilkins George Raymond Wrin
ROLL OF HONOR
Perfect Attendance for Two Years
Rene. Agar
Perfect Attendance for One Year
Frances Bechan Elizabeth Kowal Edna Kowal Marilyn Rutherford
Eugenia Sieczkarski
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 Oakham qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall, known as "Memorial Hall," on Monday, the sixth day of February next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles :
Article 1-To hear the annual report of the several town officers, and act thereon.
Article 2-To choose one Selectman, one Assessor, one member of Welfare Board for three years, one member of School Committee, one Library Trustee, one Cemetery Com- mittee for three years, Collector of Taxes, Treasurer, Auditor, Tree Warden, six Constables, and 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.
Article 3-To choose all necessary town officers and con- mittees for the ensuing year, not required to be elected by ballot.
Article 4-To see what compensation the town will allow the Selectmen, Treasurer, Collector, Auditor and Constables for the ensuing year.
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Article 5-To see what compensation the town will allow for men and teams in repairing highways and opening roads for the ensuing year.
Article 6-To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to bond their Treasurer and Collector and Town Clerk.
Article 7-To raise such sums of money as may be neces- sary to defray the following town charges: Schools, Town Officers, Public Welfare, Old Age Assistance, Town Officers' Supplies, Street Lights, Inspection of Barns, Inspection of Meats and Provisions, Police, Printing, Memorial Day, Dog Officer, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Miscellaneous, Library, Cemeteries, Fire Department, Industrial School, Soldiers' Relief, Moth Suppression, Employees' Insurance, Reserve Fund, Supplies and Material for W. P. A. Work, Fire Insurance, Opening Roads, Roads Chapter 81.
Article 8-To see if the town will authorize the Treas- urer, 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.
Article 9-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.
Article 10-To see if the town will employ some person or persons to care for the Town Hall, Town Clock, and Li- brary Building for the ensuing year.
Article 11-To see if the town will raise and appropriate one quarter of insurance on old Town Hall.
Article 12-To see if the town will vote to transfer a cer- tain sum of money from the Machinery Account to the Ma- chinery Fund.
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Article 13-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a certain sum of money for the improvement of the Turnpike Road, said money to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by, the State or County or both for this purpose, or pass any vote relative thereto.
Article 14-To see if the town will raise and appropriate a certain sum of money for Chapter 90 Maintenance.
Article 15-To see if the town will vote to accept any Trust Funds that may be left to the town for the care of cemeteries or other purposes.
Article 16-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money to improve the Wright Memorial Park or take a vote relative thereto.
Article 17-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money to improve the Hunt Road.
Article 18-To see if the town will vote to appoint a com- mittee to investigate Fire Apparatus for the town or pass any vote relative thereto.
Article 19-To see if the town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to name a committee of three citizens to act as an Electric Rate Committee, this committee to co-operate with the Worcester County Electric Rate Committee for the pur- pose of securing cheaper electric service and to bring atten- tion of the citizens to all activities of the Worcester County Electric Rate Committee.
Article 20-To see if the town will vote to let the Assessors use what free cash the Commissioner will allow to reduce the tax rate.
Article 21-To see if the town will vote to prescribe the manner of giving notice of town meetings by specifying the number of places where warrants shall be posted.
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And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting up 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 sixteenth day of January, in the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-nine.
SYLVESTER R. DEAN, JOHN M. MORAN, DONALD A. RUTHERFORD, Selectmen of Oakham
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