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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
$ 11,000 00
Expenditures for the year 10,316 80
Unexpended Balance
$ 683 20
Expenditures for the year
$ 10,316 80
Receipts from the State
5,860 05
Actual Cost to the Town
$ 4,456 75
Receipts
General School Fund, Part 1
$ 430 00
General School Fund, Part 2
1,911 32
School Superintendent
145 00
High School Transportation
1,593 33
High School Tuition
1,780 40
$ 5,860 05
Expenditures
Teachers :
Miss Florence E. Bothwell
$ 1,200 04
Miss Ethel M. Braman
1,200 04
Miss Elizabeth S. Hagar
79 20
Miss Winona Weed
58 40
Miss Winifred M. Bond
130 52
$ 2,668 20
Superintendent :
James R. Childs, salary
$ 286 80
James R. Childs, travel
45 00
$ 331 80
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Health :
Mrs. Evelyn C. Butler, nurse $ 79 20
Mrs. Esther Gonyer, substitute
48 00
127 20 $
Grade Transportation :
John O'Donnell
$ 773 28
Leonard A. Hardy
1,658 00
$ 2,431 28
Janitor :
Winthrop H. Boyd
$ 404 00
Janitor's Supplies
6 00
$
410 00
Fuel :
George W. Dean
$ 260 00
Donald Adams
88 00
Philip Dwelly
16 00
364 00 $
Miscellaneous :
Books
$ 122 69
Supplies
4 50
Repairs
9 50
Gardner Electric Light Co.
37 42
W. A. Henning
75
Fuller Regalia Co.
3 00
Marjorie Hodges
3 35
James R. Childs
8 03
School Committee :
George W. Dean $ 10 00
Mary P. Crawford
10 00
Leone B. Daniels, sec'y and teleph'e
25 48
$ 45 48
High School Tuition :
Town of Barre $ 1,780 40
$ 189 24
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High School Transportation :
Donald Agar
$ 247 00
Anthony Bechan
63 00
William Bechan
178 80
George Dean
119 40
John Dogul
182 00
Mrs. Evelyn Grimes
118 40
Harold Gray
62 40
Worth Parsons
171 40
Romeo Riendeau
54 40
Laural Snay
124 00
Mrs. Josephine Showalter
242 40
Stanley Sieczkarski
224 80
Percy Wilbur
122 00
Oliver Wilkins, Sr.
59 20
$
1,969 20
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE W. DEAN, MARY P. CRAWFORD, LEONE B. DANIELS,
School Committee
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Report of SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Holden, Mass., Dec. 31, 1944 To the School Committee of Oakham :
This report is the twenty-seventh by the writer and the forty-fifth in the series since the organization of the present Union.
It has been a year of normal progress in school in spite of the many distracting influences resulting from war-time conditions. The membership dropped considerably from that of a year ago, but our enrollment this fall was higher than in September 1943. Thanks to the care shown by teachers and pupils in the use of books and supplies, we have been able to meet increased costs without exceeding our budget.
Miss Hagar was elected to take charge of the Music at Exeter, N. H., and her resignation was accepted with regret. We were fortunate in securing Miss Winona A. Weed of Enosburg Falls, Vt., to take her place. For some time there was a question whether Miss Bothwell would be able to con- tinue her services, for she had moved to Holden, but very glad to report, both Miss Bothwell and Miss Braman have added another year to their splendid records of service in Oakham. Mrs. Butler has been on leave of absence, and Mrs. Esther Gonyer has been carrying on the work of the School Nurse most acceptably. We were fortunate to find anyone to take charge of the health program. We have not been able to find anyone to serve as School Physician.
In response to the appeal from Washington for material to take the place of Kapok for Life Jackets, the pupils gath- ered milkweed pods. From the Union we shipped 200 bags of dried pods, representing enough floss to make approximately 100 Jackets.
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We are planning to introduce the revised editions of the Elson-Gray basic reading material, and new texts in history and geography for the upper grades. In the middle grades we are using a text that combines history and geography in one volume, but much supplementary material is needed to keep pace with the rapidly changing point of view of educators in this changing world. The war is bringing about a new "world-mindedness" and with the schools lies much of the re- sponsibility for building a new world in which "all nations are working together intelligently and harmoniously toward higher physical, intellectual and moral standards, with equal opportunity for all." This calls for re-thinking our whole edu- cational program and no school however small may evade that responsibility.
Our Oakham schools have a proud record of achievement in building good citizenship and inspiring to high scholastic standards. All honor to our teachers for their devoted ser- vice, and to the men and women who have given time and careful study as members of the School Committee, to the best interests of our boys and girls.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES R. CHILDS, Superintendent of Schools
REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools :
This report can only be for a short period, as my work has been in progress but a few months.
The Oakham School, at all grade levels, shows careful planning and teaching of music, with a high standard of at- tainment. We will strive to maintain this same high stand- ard during the coming year.
One of the highest aims of a music program is the prep- aration for an adult life that makes music an important avo-
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cation. It is my earnest desire to help, through the efforts of the teachers, to provide this opportunity for your children.
Respectfully submitted,
WINONA A. WEED,
Supervisor of Music
REPORT OF THE DRAWING SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools :
It is with pleasure I submit the following report of Art Education in the school of Oakham.
Our Art program is carried on as in previous years from the careful graded foundation Outline which we are continu- ally building on. This includes: representation, lettering, poster design, design, space and tone relation, construction and handcraft, introduction to paper sculpture (giving effect of third dimension), modeling in clay (relief and in the round), and Art Appreciation through visual education of colored slides.
Our Art aims are high. They raise the standard of living in the home, school and community; they promote higher ideals for citizenship, social progress and National attain- ment. Our progress is good.
"Art Education aids America to meet war time needs." Posters in the War Effort were made. We have been extra saving on supplies and have made use of available waste ma- terial. "What the schools do may prove in the long run to be more decisive than other factors in preserving the form of government we cherish."
At Graduation in June, an Art Exhibit of the work done during the school year was hung on the walls of the Town Hall.
I wish to express my appreciation to you, the teachers,
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and pupils for the fine interest and co-operation in Art Edu- cation, and to the School Committee.
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 from January through June.
All children entering the first grade had proper vaccina- tion as required by Massachusetts State law.
The dental clinic was held for the eleventh consecutive year by Dr. Bessie Scott with the majority of children re- ceiving dental care either at. the clinic or by their family phy- sician. We are indeed fortunate to have this yearly service as results show. We seldom have a child attending school suf- fering from a toothache.
The children were weighed in January and Junc. Not a single case of undernourishment exists.
One child attended the tonsil clinic held at the Holden District Hospital.
Monthly sanitary inspections show the interest the jani- tor maintains in the school building.
Seven home calls were made ; I find the parents most co- operative.
Handicapped by the suspension of annual physical exam- inations and some clinics, it is the duty of all to be watchful of minor defects and ailments so that they may be corrected before serious problems result.
Now more than ever the home and school must co-oper-
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ate to prepare the child physically and emotionally to meet the responsibilities of the post war world.
To you, Miss Bothwell, Miss Braman and all the others who assisted ine, I wish to extend my sincere appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
EVELYN E. BUTLER, R. N.,
School Nurse
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The following report covers the last four months of 1944.
The children were weighed and measured and had all gained normally.
No visual or auditory defects were found upon comple- tion of tests.
Weekly examinations of each child for cleanliness, pos- ture, skin eruptions and pediculosis have been made.
Excellent sanitary conditions were found.
Dr. Bessie Scott conducted the annual dental clinic.
Six home calls were made for consultations with moth- ers and one child was transported to his home with acute ap- pendicitis.
My thanks to Miss Braman and Miss Bothwell for their help in carrying on the health program in the absence of Mrs. Butler.
Respectfully submitted, ESTHER E. GONYER, R. N.,
School Nurse
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ORGANIZATION, 1943-1944
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, 1943-1944
Grades
Total
Mem.
Ave. Mem.
Ave. Atten.
% of Atten.
J-IV
20
18
17
94
V-VIII
18
16
15
94
Totals
38
34
32
94
ENROLLMENT, FALL TERM, 1944
Grades
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Total
Boys
1
1
2
1
5
1
6
4
21
Girls
8
4
1
1
4
0
1
2
21
Totals
9
5
3
2
9
1
7
6
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REGISTRATION OF MINORS October 1, 1944
Children in Oakham
Boys
Girls
Total
5 to 7 years of age
1
15
16
7 to 14 years of age
19
13
32
14 to 16 years of age
2
5
7
Totals
22
33
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· GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATES June, 1944
Mildred Anne Bechan William Lloyd Parsons Lawrence Russell Wilkins
HONOR ROLL
Chester Showalter Robert Riffenburg (1/2a)
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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 af- fairs, 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 :
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, one member of School Commit- tee, one Library Trustee, one Cemetery Committee for three years, one Assessor, one Cemetery Committee, Collector of Taxes, Treasurer, Auditor, Tree Warden, six Constables, three Fence Viewers 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. Business meeting at two P. M.
Article 3-To choose all necessary town officers · and
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committees for the ensuing year, not required to be elected by ballot.
Article 4 To see what compensation the town will al- low the Selectmen, Treasurer, Collector. Auditor and Con- stables for the ensuing year.
Article 5-To see what compensation the town will al- low for men and trucks in repairing highways and opening roads for the ensuing year.
Article 6-To see if the town will raise and appropriate 4/ 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-24 SISTANCE, TOWN OFFICERS AND SUPPLIES, STREET LIGHTS, INSPECTION OF CATTLE INSPECTION OF MEATS AND PROVISIONS,I POLICE," PRINTING, ME- MORIAL DAY, DOG OFFICERS SEALER OF WEIGHTS9 AND MEASURES, MISCELLANEOUS, LIBRARY, CEME-30 TERIES, FIRE DEPARTMENT, INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL,- SOLDIERS' RELIEF, MOTH SUPPRESSION, EMPLOY- EES' INSURANCE, RESERVE FUND, FIRE INSURANCE, /7 OPENING ROADS, ROADS CHAPTER 81, MOTHERS' AID, CARE OF HALL, CENSUS ENUMERATION, 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.
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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.
Article 11-To see if the town will raise and appropriate one quarter of insurance on Old Town Hall. $1514
Article 12-To see if the town will vote to transfer a certain sum of money from the Machinery Account to the Machinery Fund.
Article 13-To see if the town will raise and appropriate a certain sum of money for Chapter 90 Maintenance.
Article 14-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 15-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.
Article 16-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 17-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a certain sum of money to care for the Town Com- mon or take any vote relative thereto.
Article 18-To see if the town will vote to appropriate a certain sum of money from available funds, to care for an overdraft for opening and sanding roads in 1943, or take any vote relative thereto.
Article 19-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a certain sum of money to improve the Hunt Road or take any vote relative thereto.
Article 20-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap-
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propriate a certain sum of money to improve the South Road or take any vote relative thereto.
Article 21-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a certain sum of money for an enumeration of the inhabitants of the town as required by General Laws Chap- ter 9, Section 7, as most recently amended by Section 1 of Chapter 342 of the Acts of 1939, or take any vote relative thereto.
Article 22-To see if the town will vote to authorize the School Committee to re-arrange the basement of Memorial Hall and make such other improvements as the committee may deem necessary, and raise and appropriate or transfer from surplus funds a certain sum of money, or take any vote relative thereto.
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-five.
JOHN M. MORAN DONALD A. RUTHERFORD LEONARD A. HARDY
Board of Selectmen
to town. failed for 4YKS
Extra called Reimbursement
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