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Report of MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
Statute Liability, Town
$180 00
Town Appropriation, Spent
280 00
State Financed, Spent
200 00
Respectfully submitted, WALTER B. GREEN, Superintendent of Moth Suppression
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, 1940 SCHOOL COMMITTEE
George W. Dean, Chairman Term expires 1942
Mrs. Leone B. Daniels, Secretary Term expires 1941
Miss Mary P. Crawford Term expires 1943
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
James R. Childs Holden 12 or 209
SCHOOL NURSE
Evelyn E. Crossley, R. N. Holden 265 or 444
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Leroy E. Mayo, M. D. Holden 89-2
ATTENDANCE OFFICER W. Edgar Swindell Oakham 14-21
JANITOR
Philip E. Wareing Oakham 3
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Fall Term-16 weeks Sept. 4, 1940 to Dec. 20, 1940
Winter Term-8 weeks Dec. 30, 1940 to Feb. 21, 1941
Spring Term-8 weeks Mar. 3, 1941 to Apr. 25, 1941
Summer Term-6 weeks May 5, 1941 to June 13, 1941
HOLIDAYS
January 1, February 22, April 19, May 30, Labor Day, October 12, November 11, Thanksgiving Day and the day fol- lowing.
Report of SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Appropriation for the year
$11,300 00
Expenditures for the year 11,054 60
Unexpended Balance
$
245 40
Expenditures for the year
$11,054 60
State Credits and Gift from Grange
7,265 50
Actual Cost to Town
$ 3,789 10
Receipts
General School Fund, Part 1
$ 500 00
General School Fund, Part 2
1,950 39
School Superintendent
145 00
High School Transportation
2,412 85
High School Tuition
1,885 80
State Wards
366 46
Oakham Grange
5 00
$ 7,265 50
Expenditures
Teachers :
Miss Florence E. Bothwell
$ 1,129 05
Miss Ethel M. Braman 1,129 05
Miss Ethel Scott (Substitute)
24 00
Miss Elizabeth S. Hagar
45 79
$ 2,327 89
Superintendent :
James R. Childs, salary
$
255 00
James R. Childs, travel 45 00
Miss Marjorie Hodges, clerk
8 30
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Mrs. Augusta M. Dean, census 5 00
James R. Childs, tel. and postage 4 40
$ 317 70
Health :
Miss Evelyn Crossley, nurse $ 128 43
Dr. Leroy E. Mayo, school physician 30 00
Hugo Alinovi, trucking dental chair 1 50
$ 159 93
Grade Transportation :
John O'Donnell
$ 923 70
Leonard A. Hardy
1,397 20
$ 2,320 90
Janitor :
Philip Wareing
$ 285 00
Janitor's Supplies
39 48
$
324 48
Miscellaneous :
Supplies
$ 30 67
Books
98 75
Electricity
48 00
Postage and Express
1 95
Engraving Diplomas
1 40
Goldstein and Swank Co.
13 00
Playground Equipment
118 85
Philip Wareing, Repairs and Materials
42 35
Ralph I. Daniels
11 70
Edwin Carlson
2 43
Sawyer Lumber Co.
191 39
Leslie C. Arms
3 50
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R. J. Clarkson
85 00
Central Supply
2 13
$ 651 12
Fuel :
281/2 Cords of Wood @ $6.50
$ 185 25
Packing Wood
20 00
$ 205 25
School Committee :
George W. Dean, chairman
$ 10 00
Leone B. Daniels, secretary
25 00
Mary P. Crawford
10 00
Postage and Telephone
33
Journal for Records
1 25
Barre Gazette, Bill Heads
8 75
$ 55 33
High School Tuition :
Town of Barre
$ 1,885 80
$ 1,885 80
High School Transportation :
Donald Agar
$ 110 40
Anthony Bechan
245 40
Fred Bechan
108 00
Edwin H. Bullard
182 40
George Briggs
94 20
E. J. Crawford
109 20
S. R. Dean
210 60
John Dogul
105 60
Mrs. Evelyn Grimes
211 20
Clarence Grimes
105 00
Robert Dwelly
100 80
Evariste Dufresne
91 20
George Lacky
103 80
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John O'Donnell
103 80
Elexina Rossi
172 80
Mrs. Laura Snay
44 40
Stanley Seiczkarski
104 40
Ira Stone
105 00
Margaret Troy
105 00
Percy Wilbur
80 40
Raymond Wrin
106 80
Leonard Hardy
118 20
Oliver Wilkins
44 40
Joseph Zelnia
43 20
$ 2,806 20
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE W. DEAN, Chairman LEONE B. DANIELS, Secretary MARY P. CRAWFORD,
School Committee
Report of SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Holden, Mass., Dec. 31, 1940 To the School Committee of Oakham :
I have the honor to present my twenty-third report on the public schools, the forty-first in the series since the formation of the present union. The statistics that follow are of interest in showing changes that take place in our organization and enrollment. The names of our graduates are printed each year and may be of value for future ref- erence.
The quality of the work done in our schools is tangible evidence of the importance of keeping the same teachers from year to year. Very few school systems can show a record such as ours. I hope we may never take our good fortune for granted, but rather show our appreciation of this splendid service. At the Joint Meeting in April it was voted to employ a Supervisor of Music and Miss Elizabeth S. Hagar who was chosen for this work has made real prog- ress in developing a program and organizing the Music throughout the Union. I hope that we may also be able to add a Supervisor of Drawing. Some excellent work has been done for our boys and girls through the 4-H Clubs and we wish to thank those who have sponsored and carried on this work. I would like to see regular classes in elementary Manual Training carried on by a part-time teacher.
The reports of our School Physician and School Nurse show what has been done during the year in the interests of the health of our pupils. Much credit is due the teachers, the School Nurse and Dr. Scott for their service in empha- sizing the importance of good health.
Sponsored by the School Committee and the Grange, the teachers conducted a Spelling Bee which proved to be an interesting part of the year's program. I hope this may be continued. The pupils of Grades V and VI formed one group, Eugenia Sieczkarski winning first prize and Edna Kow-
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al second prize. The second group was composed of the pupils of Grades VII and VIII, and Robert Carlson won first prize and Arthur Porter second prize. The awards were sil- ver cups, a bronze medal and an encyclopedia. Such con- tests are good training in sportsmanship and in the practice of keeping one's head and thinking in an emergency.
Our pupils shared in the Children's Crusade for Children last Spring and helped to raise the $72.95 that was sent from the Union to children in war-torn lands abroad. A total of $175,000 was collected in this way for children less fortunate than we are in America.
The text books have been kept in excellent condition. New editions have been added in Arithmetic, Hygiene and English as well as supplementary and reference material for the room libraries. The Committee have built new steps and a frame for swings. The yard is being re-graded. It would be well to whitewash the walls and paint the wood- work in the basement. Windows in the hallway door have furnished needed light on the stairway.
The teachers attended the annual Convention and in November the State Supervisor of Elementary Education visited the schools. Our enrollment was slightly larger than that of a year ago though the Census shows a small de- crease. It may be of interest to state that the total yearly cost of schools per pupil in average daily attendance was $113.69 for the State one year ago, and for Oakham $110.85, and that the average number of days attended by each pupil enrolled was 161.7 for the State and 172.3 for Oakham.
I would like to thank the Committee for their generous consideration of recommendations and suggestions that have been made, the teachers for their loyal service and the par- ents and friends who have contributed to the success of the year now closing.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES R. CHILDS, Superintendent of Schools
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REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The following report covers the health program for the year.
Dr. Bessie Scott, dentist, completed the sixth consecu- tive dental clinic.
Number examined 58.
Number found to be without defects 10.
Number receiving treatments at school clinic 21.
Number having treatments by family dentists 5
Total receiving State Dental Certificates 31.
Again we urge yearly dental care to enable each child to reach maturity with a full set of normal healthy teeth.
In May, 9 pre-school children were vaccinated and ex- amined by Dr. Mayo.
Dr. Mayo completed the annual physical examination in September. Few major defects were found. A marked im- provement in general health was evident.
Children have been weighed and measured three times during the year. Cleanliness, posture and health habits are discussed individually at this time.
Sanitary inspections made each month show much chance for improvement in the hygienic conditions, especially the toi- leť rooms and regulations of class-room temperatures.
Ear and eye tests made by the teachers, and re-checked by mechanical methods found few children handicapped by auditory or visual defects.
Much credit must be given to the teachers for their un- tiring efforts and co-operation in making the school clinics and health program a success.
I sincerely wish to thank everyone who has helped throughout the year to make my work pleasant and effec- tive.
Respectfully submitted, EVELYN E. CROSSLEY, R. N., School Nurse
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I wish to send you the following as the annual report of my work as School Physician in this Union.
During the past year I carried out the following activi- ties as School Physician.
In the Spring, clinics were held for the pre-school chil- dren in all the schools. An opportunity was given at this time for parents to have their pre-school children examined and vaccinated.
In September of this year and early October, all the pupils of each school of the Union were given a physical examination. At this time, also, the buildings were in- spected for sanitation.
We were fortunate during the past year in not having any major epidemics during the school term. More than the usual number of cases of measles broke out in Holden just before the close of school. The disease continued to spread among the children most of the summer. At pres- ent there is an epidemic of measles in Rutland which in- volves more children than is usual for this disease at this time of the year.
I wish to thank Miss Crossley for her cooperation and valuable assistance in supervising the health program of the schools.
Respectfully submitted, LEROY E. MAYO, M. D., School Physician
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ORGANIZATION, 1939-1940
School
Teacher
Appointed
Grammar - Florence E. Bothwell
1897
Primary - Ethel M. Braman
1907
SUMMARY OF REGISTERS, 1939-1940
Grades
Total
Ave. Mem.
Ave. Atten.
% of Atten.
1-IV
25
24
23
95
V-VIII
33
31
29
93
Totals
58
55
52
94
ENROLLMENT, Fall Term, 1940
Grades
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 4
8 5
Sp
Total
Boys
5
1
6
5
2
3
1
32
Girls
5
1
4
2
1
3
5
4
25
Totals
10
2 10
7
3
6
9
9
1
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REGISTRATION OF MINORS October 1, 1940
Children in Oakham
Boys
Girls
Totals
5 to 7 years of age
7
7
14
7 to 14 years of age
26
17
43
14 to 16 years of age
5
7
12
Totals
38
31
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GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATES June, 1940
Lillian Mildred Bechan
Dorothy Phyllis Bullard
Edwin Hiram Bullard
Homer Joseph Rock Mabel Irene Wilkins Frances Stella Zelnia
Irene Stella Dogul
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Mem.
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POSTER AWARDS
(American Humane Education Society) First Prizes, Irene Dogul, Louise Hardy, Ralph Wilbur Second Prize, Irene Sieczkarski Honorable Mention, Betty Dean, Homer Rock
HONOR ROLL
Gerald Agar Renee Agar
Helena Showalter Lawrence Wilkins
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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 third 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 two years, one Cemetery Committee for three years, Collector of Taxes, Treasurer, Auditor, Tree Warden, six Constables, and Moderator for one year, all on one bal- lot.
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 com- 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 AS- SISTANCE, TOWN OFFICERS' SUPPLIES, STREET LIGHTS, INSPECTION OF CATTLE, INSPECTION OF MEATS AND PROVISIONS, POLICE, PRINTING, ME- MORIAL DAY, DOG OFFICER, SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, MISCELLANEOUS, LIBRARY, CEME- TERIES, FIRE DEPARTMENT, INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, SOLDIERS' RELIEF, MOTH SUPPRESSION, EMPLOY- EES' INSURANCE, RESERVE FUND, SUPPLIES AND LABOR FOR W. P. A. WORK, FIRE INSURANCE, OPEN- ING ROADS, ROADS CHAPTER 81, MOTHERS' AID, CARE OF HALL, TREE WARDEN.
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.
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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.
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 Mill Road.
Article 18 To see if the town will vote to let the As- sessors use what free cash the Commissioner will allow to reduce the tax rate.
Article 19-To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to purchase a Town Clock or repair old one or take any vote relative thereto.
Article 20-To see if the town will raise and appropriate a certain sum of money to improve the Spencer road or take any vote relative thereto.
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Article 21-To see if the town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to grant the Historical Society permission to plant 10 trees on the West side of Wright Memorial Park in honor of the first ten settlers.
Article 22-To see if the town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the Gen- eral Laws and Chapter 513 of the Acts of 1939, for all dam- ages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts in rivers and streams of the town in accordance with the provisions of said Chapter 513, and authorize the Selectmen to Execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Common- wealth.
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 forty-one.
SYLVESTER R. DEAN, JOHN M. MORAN, DONALD A. RUTHERFORD,
Selectmen of Oakham
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