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Mary P. Crawford Term expires 1946
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
James R. Childs Holden 12 or 209
SCHOOL NURSE
Evelyn E. Butler, R. N. Holden 265 or 444
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Leroy E. Mayo, M. D. On leave of absence
SUPERVISORS
Elizabeth S. Hagar, Music
Holden 175
Winifred M. Bond, Drawing
Holden
ATTENDANCE OFFICER
Donald Agar Oakham 11-12
JANITOR
Winthrop H. Boyd Oakham 5
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Winter Term-8 weeks Jan. 3, 1944 to Feb. 25, 1944
Spring Term-8 weeks Mar. 6, 1944 to Apr. 28, 1944
Summer Term-6 weeks May 8, 1944 to June 16, 1944
Fall Term- 16 weeks Sept. 6, 1944 to Dec. 22, 1944
Winter Term-8 weeks Jan. 2, 1945 to Feb. 23, 1945
HOLIDAYS
January 1, February 22, April 19, May 31, Labor Day, October 12, November 11, Thanksgiving Day and the day fol- lowing.
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Report of SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Appropriation for the year
$ 11,500 00
Expenditures for the year 10,588 41
Unexpended Balance
$ 911 59
Expenditures for the year
$ 10,588 41
Receipts from the State
7,186 21
Actual cost to the Town
$ 3,402 20
Receipts
General School Fund, Part 1
$ 430 00
General School Fund, Part 2
2,052 62
School Superintendent
146 04
High School Transportation
1,976 15
High School Tuition
2,366 40
State Wards
215 00
$ 7,186 21
Expenditures
Teachers :
Miss Florence E. Bothwell
$ 1,200 04
Miss Ethel M. Braman
1,200 04
Miss Elizabeth S. Hagar
132 37
Miss Winifred M. Bond
124 20
$ 2,656 65
Superintendent :
James R. Childs, salary
$ 281 04
James R. Childs, travel
45 00
$ 326 04
Health : Mrs. Evelyn C. Butler, nurse $ 136 58
$ 136 58
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Grade Transportation : John O'Donnell Leonard A. Hardy
$ 699 96
1,482 00
$ 2,181 96
Janitor :
Winthrop H. Boyd, salary
$ 380 00
Winthrop H. Boyd, repairs
43 20
Janitor's Supplies
3 24
$ 426 44
Fuel :
Donald Adams
$ 55 00
Prescott Adams
165 00
Harold E. Gray
40 00
W. H. Boyd
9 00
$ 269 00
Miscellaneous :
Books
$ 47 16
Supplies
26 37
Repairs
63 10
Gardner Electric Light Co.
54 82
W. A. Henning
1 50
Marjorie Hodges, clerk
9 43
Augusta M. Dean, school census
5 00
James R. Childs
4 16
$
211 54
School Committee :
George W. Dean, chairman
$ 10 00
Mary P. Crawford
10 00
Leone B. Daniels, secretary
25 00
Leone B. Daniels, telephone
20
High School Tuition : Town of Barre Leonard A. Hardy
$ 45 20
$ 2,256 40
110 00
$ 2,366 40
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High School Transportation :
Donald Agar
$ 137 40
Anthony Bechan
100 80
William Bechan
42 60
Edwin Bullard
60 00
George Dean
105 60
John Dogul
136 20
Robert Dwelly
56 40
Mrs. Evelyn Grimes
159 60
Leonard Hardy
81 60
Harold Gray
99 60
Matthew Kowal
63 60
Daniel Leno
7 80
Worth Parsons
97 80
Laural Snay
103 80
Mrs. Josephine Showalter
146 40
Stanley Sieczkarski
249 60
Ludwick Szczuka
61 20
Percy Wilbur
100 80
Oliver Wilkins, Sr.
70 20
Walter Zelnia
87 60
$ 1,967 90
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE W. DEAN, Chairman MARY P. CRAWFORD, LEONE B. DANIELS, Secretary School Committee
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Report of SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Holden, Mass., Dec. 31, 1943 To the School Committee of Oakham :
It is my privilege to present for your consideration, my twenty-sixth annual report, and the forty-fourth in the ser- ies.
With a smaller enrollment but with the same loyal and devoted teachers, we have completed another year of school work, and fortunately with fewer interruptions than in some years.
There were two more Registrations in 1943, one in Feb- ruary for War Ration Book II and the other in October for Book IV. Again the teachers assumed these difficult and ex- acting tasks, as in so many other ways they have given of time and strength to the support of essential war services.
We are still without the services of a School Physician, but the teachers and the School Nurse have given careful at- tention to the health of the children.
The school property is in good physical condition. New textbooks have been supplied as needed, and supplies have been easily obtainable. Both teachers and pupils furnish ma- terial that very materially supplements our needs. Just now it appears to be more difficult to get books than general school supplies, but this next year I hope we may be able to introduce new reading material in the first two grades.
Our sincere thanks are due to the many friends who have helped make the year successful. The work of the 4-H Clubs and their leaders is especially deserving of mention.
"A nation is what it is because of the character of its people ; and character is not an inheritance but an achieve- ment. It is attained through the development of ideals, atti- tudes, habits and skills."
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES R. CHILDS, Superintendent of Schools
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REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools :
It is a pleasure to submit the following report of the Music Department.
The aims and courses in singing, sight reading, theory, and music appreciation have been continued as in the pre- vious years.
This year the slogan for the music teachers has been "Business as usual-Plus."
A new rote song book "Songs of Childhood" has been purchased for the primary school. The grammar school has a new set of books "Sing Along" and a reference book "The Story of Music" which has an accompanying work book. The pupils are finding much enjoyment from this new material.
Once again the graduation exercises took the form of a musical pageant.
The music department was pleased to prepare Christmas selections to be used for the Community program.
At no time in our history has music been given such prominence. We sing, play and listen to compositions of other nations and races. Music is a language understood from pole to pole. By educating the youth in this universal language we hope these future citizens will better understand and ap- preciate the differences of other peoples so that we may have a lasting peace.
I wish to thank you, the School Committee and the teachers for the interest and assistance given and to express my appreciation to the pupils for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH S. HAGAR, Supervisor of Music
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ART
To the Superintendent of Schools :
With the fine interest and progress in the Art program, it gives me pleasure to submit the following report :
A carefully graded Course of Study or Outline in Art Ed- ucation has been completed, but not without changes as we go along. Supplements are now being added as school work and ideas change. This syllabus of Art Education presents a ser- ies of experiences for the grades. It develops a program of art instruction which begins in the first grade and is carried
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forward progressively through all the eight grades. Our art program helps: first, to enlist the mind as well as the hand and eye in the act of seeing; second, it clarifies and fixes ideas for recording facts as seen or felt; third, it builds up a treasure of memories and forms the basis of imaginative ex- pressions. The Outline includes as many kinds of Art as time will permit. That is : representation, lettering, color, design and creative expression, map making and graphic art, con- struction and simple crafts, modeling in clay, appreciation and beauty of the things about us in every day life, and of the finer things in life, through visual education (Koda- chrome slides).
"Art is the expression of Life," and the children being full of life can now find ideas ready from memory, exper- iences and imagination for creative expression having had careful guidance.
Our Art Education is Alert! Posters in the War Effort have been made on Conservation, Morale, Direction, Safety, Enlistment and War Funds. We have made use of available waste material.
The program aims for more careful observation, better care and use of materials and mediums, and for as much progress in the future as we now show.
I wish to thank you for your kind assistance, and all who have made this Art Education possible.
To the Teachers and pupils, I wish to show my apprecia- tion for their splendid interest and co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
WINIFRED M. BOND, Supervisor of Art
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The following report covers the school health program for the year 1943.
We realize the most important thing in America today is the health of the child. Now, more than ever, parents and teachers are aware of the child's need for affection at home and in the school; of his need for comforting assurance that good care will be taken of him. They have also a keener ap- preciation of the importance of positive health, of disease prevention, of good nutrition, in making children physically
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and emotionally fit for the responsibilities that lie ahead in the post war world.
We were forced to omit our annual physical examination and we sincerely hope the parents will realize the value of a yearly examination and have it done by their family physi- cian so that minor defects may be corrected before they be- come major problems.
Two children attended the tonsil clinic held in June.
Two children were taken to West Boylston for examin- ations and chest X-rays.
All but four children have had necessary dental work completed, either by their own dentist or at the school clinic which was held in October.
One visual and one auditory defect was discovered by the annual tests given.
One girl spent eight weeks at the Sterling Health Camp. This was made possible by the local sale of seals and stamps.
Children have been weighed and measured three times during the year. Normal gains and good nutrition are appar- ent.
Monthly sanitary inspections show the interest the jani- tor maintains in the school building.
To you, the teachers, and all others that have assisted in the health program, I wish to express my sincere apprecia- tion.
Respectfully submitted,
EVELYN E. BUTLER, R. N.
School Nurse
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ORGANIZATION, 1942-1943
School
Teacher
Appointed
Grammar, V-VIII - Florence E. Bothwell
1897
Primary, I-IV - Ethel M. Braman
1907
Music - Elizabeth S. Hagar
1940
Drawing - Winifred M. Bond
1941
SUMMARY OF REGISTERS, 1942-1943
Grades
Total
Mem.
Ave. Mem.
Ave. Atten.
% of Atten.
I-IV
21
19
17
91
V-VIII
29
27
24
91
Totals
50
46
41
91
ENROLLMENT, FALL TERM, 1943
Grades
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 8
Total
Boys
0
2
1
4
0
6
5
2
20
Girls
4
2
1
5
0
2
2
1
17
Totals
4
4
2
9
0
8
7
3
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REGISTRATION OF MINORS
October 1, 1943
Children in Oakham
Boys
Girls
Total
5 to 7 years of age
2
10
12
7 to 16 years of age
21
20
41
Totals
23
30
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GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATES
June, 1943
Gerald Donald Agar
Frances Dorothy Dogul
Helena Marion Showalter
Frances Mary Bechan Gordon Denzil Rice Joseph John Zelnia
HONOR ROLL
Judith Adams
Elizabeth Kowal
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ANNUAL REPORT 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 seventh 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, Audi- tor, Tree Warden, six Constables, 3 fence viewers, and Mod- erator 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. Business meeting at two P. M.
Article 3-To choose all necessary town officers and committees 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.
13.25.00
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Article 5-To see what compensation the town will allow for men and trucks in repairing highways and opening roads for the ensuing year. Lebelman
Article 6 To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to bond their Treasurer and Collector and Town Clerk. 45.00
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 AND 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, FIRE INSURANCE, OPENING 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. Treas authorized
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.
Selectmen
Article 10-To see if the town will employ some person or persons to care for the Town Hall, and Library Building for the ensuing year.
Selectionen
Article 11-To see if the town will raise and appropriate one quarter of insurance on old Town Hall.
15.0 0 1 00.80
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Article 12-To see if the town will vote to transfer a cer- tain sum of money from the Machinery Fund to the Machin- ery Account. Transfer 3000 pom det to find.
Article 13-To see if the Town will vote to sell the stock of the Alden Fund, and purchase other stock to take place of the present stock or take any vote relative thereto. pass.
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. $160 C. Celmich
50. L. Louny
Article 16-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 81 Highways, or take any action in relation thereto. Друго - 2020.00
Article 17-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a certain sum of money for an Honor Roll or take any vote relative thereto. Mittem min . a. weil Imre mary.
Article 18-To see if the town will vote to let the Asses- sors use what free cash the Commissioner will allow to re- duce the tax rate.
Article 19-To see if the town will vote to accept some Pine Trees donated to the town by the State nursery, pro- vided the town will assume the expense of transplanting same and provide a piece of land and raise and appropriate a certain sum of money to cover this expense or take any vote relative thereto.
pax
Article 20-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, or transfer from available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for the purchase of war bonds or other bonds that are legal investments for savings banks, in order to es- tablish a postwar rehabilitation fund, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5, Acts of 1943.
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Article 21-To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to pay one-fourth the cost of painting the church.
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 seventeenth day of January, in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four.
SYLVESTER R. DEAN JOHN MORAN DONALD RUTHERFORD
Board of Selectmen
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