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Report of CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Town Appropriation
$ 400 00
Expenditures 385 13
Unexpended Balance $ 14 87
LIST OF EXPENDITURES
P. J. White
$ 345 25
Harold White 19 50
Sharpening Mower
9 00
Arthur Webb, Stamps and Envelopes, Auto Expense 11 38
$ 385 13
LIST OF RECEIPTS
Annual Care 1945
$ 10 00
1
Annual Care 1946
53 00
Perpetual Care
216 50
$ 279 50
LOT SOLD
No. 11A Pine Grove
$ 10 00
Uncollected bill for Annual Care of Lots
$ 28 00
Actual cost to town for Cemeteries
$
105 63
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR WEBB, Secretary
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Report of MOTH SUPPRESSION
Town Appropriation Paid for Labor $1,000 worth of spraying given by the state.
$
300 00
343 20
WALTER B. GREEN, Moth Superintendent
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Report of TAX COLLECTOR
1943
Balance due on Poll Taxes
$ 4 00
Cash received
$
4 00
Balance due on Real Estate
$ 19 26
Interest
1 92
$
21 18
Cash received
$
11 16
Balance on Personal Tax Interest
1 04
$
12 20
Cash received
$
12 20
Poll Tax due
$
4 00
Balance due on Real Estate tax January 1, 1946
$
679 28
Interest
29 51
$ 708 79
Cash received to Jan. 1, 1947
$ 652 07
Balance due Jan. 1, 1947
$ 56 72
Balance due on Personal Tax, January 1, 1946
$ 116 25
Interest
5 43
-
$121 68
Cash received to Jan. 1, 1947
$ 94 59
Balance due
$ 27 09
1945
Balance due on Poll Tax to January 1, 1946
$ 16 00
Interest
05
$ 16 05
Abatement
8 00
$ 8 05
$
21 18
1944
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Paid to Jan. 1, 1946 Balance due Jan. 1, 1947
$ 4 05
$
4 00
1945 Excise due Jan. 1, 1946 Interest
$
24 00
09
$ 24 09
Cash received to Jan. 1, 1947
$ 24 09
Balance due on Real Estate tax . January 1, 1946
$ 2,110 61
Interest
38 15
$ 2,148 76
Cash received to Jan. 1, 1947
$ 1,641 39
Balance due Due on 1945 Personal Tax Interest
$ 445 47
7 82
Cash received
$ 333 06
Balance due
$ 120 23
1946
Real Estate Warrants
$ 9,993 73
Cash received
$ 7,526 22
Balance due Jan. 1, 1947 1946 Personal Tax
$ 5,732 02
Interest
3 10
$ 5,735 12
Cash to Jan. 1, 1947
$ 5,047 37
Balance due Jan. 1, 1947 1946 Excise Warrants
$ 593 91
Cash received to Jan. 1, 1947
323 11
Balance due
$ 270 80
Respectfully submitted,
CLARA A. LINCOLN, Collector
$ 507 37
$ 453 29
$ 2,467 51
$ 687 75
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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, Library, and find them correct. .
DOROTHY A. GALLANT,
Auditor
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Report of SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1946 SCHOOL COMMITTEE
George W. Dean, Chairman Term expires 1948
Leone B. Daniels, Secretary
Term expires 1947
Mary P. Crawford Term expires 1949
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
James R. Childs Holden 12 or 209
SUPERVISORS
Winona A. Weed, Music
Holden
Cecilia E. Hall, Art
Worcester
SCHOOL NURSE
Esther E. Gonyer, R. N. Holden 12, 265 or 7
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Leroy E. Mayo, M. D. Holden 89 or 12
ATTENDANCE OFFICER
Donald Agar Oakham 11-12
JANITOR
Winthrop H. Boyd Oakham 5
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Winter Term-8 weeks Dec. 30, 1946 to Feb. 21, 1947
Spring Term-8 weeks Mar. 3, 1947 to Apr. 25, 1947
Summer Term-6 weeks May 5, 1947 to June 13, 1947
Fall Term-16 weeks Sept. 3, 1947 to Dec. 19, 1947
Winter Term-8 weeks Dec. 29, 1947 to Feb. 20, 1948
HOLIDAYS
January 1, February 22, April 19, May 30, Labor Day, Oc- tober 12, November 11, Thanksgiving Day and the day following.
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Report of SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Appropriation for the year
$11,500 00
Expenditures for the year
11,430 51
Unexpended balance
$ 69 49
Expenditures for the year $11,530 51
Receipts for the year
6,252 45
Actual cost to the town
$ 5,178 06 1
Receipts
School Fund Part 1
$ 415 00
School Fund Part 2
2,317 85
School Superintendent
145 00
High School Transportation
1,575 15
High School Tuition
1,692 85
State Wards
106 60
$ 6,252 45
Expenditures
Teachers :
Florence E. Wheeler
$ 840 00
Ethel M. Braman
880 00
Florence E. Bothwell
757 92
Helena K. Rutherford
631 52
Elsie Havens
96 00
Helen S. Harding
16 00
Winona A. Weed
146 18
Cecilia E. Hall
57 00
$ 3,424 62
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Superintendent :
James R. Childs, salary
James R. Childs, travel
$ 303 78 37 50
$
341 28
Health :
Esther E. Gonyer, Nurse
$ 141 40
Leroy E. Mayo, M. D.
21 00
$ 162 40
Grade Transportation
Leonard A. Hardy
$ 1,900 00
John O'Donnell
986 00
$ 2,886 00
Janitor :
Winthrop H. Boyd
$ 404 00
Janitor's Supplies
6 75
$ 410 75
Fuel :
Sawing and packing wood
$ 32 00
$
32 00
Miscellaneous :
Books
$ 66 60
Supplies
41 76
Gardner Electric Light Co.
46 24
Pearl Towle, clerical work
3 75
Ralph I. Daniels, paint
1 50
W. A. Henning, engraving
1 15
Augusta M. Dean, school census
5 00
Herbert G. Calkins, electrician
11 10
J. R. Childs, clerical work
5 29
Oakham Street Department
144 55
$ 326 94
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School Committee :
George W. Dean, Chairman $ 10 00
Mary P. Crawford 10 00
25 00
Leone B. Daniels, Secretary Tolls and postage
67
High School Tuition :
Town of Barre
$ 1,692 85
$ 1,692 85
High School Transportation :
Donald Agar
$ 144 80
William Bechan
340 80
Alexander Crawford
145 60
John Dogul
270 40
Robert Dwelly
58 40
Haven Goodwin
60 00
Evelyn Grimes
72 80
Alfred Morse
193 60
Worth Parsons
137 60
Romeo Riendeau
186 40
Andrew Riffenburg
52 00
Stanley Sieczkarski
144 80
Grace Wells
156 80
Percy Wilbur
82 40
Oliver Wilkins
61 60
$
45 67
$ 2,108 00
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, 1947
To the School Committee of Oakham :
This report is the forty-seventh in the series since the formation of the present School Union No. 31, and the twenty- ninth by the writer.
We have been very fortunate in escaping many of the problems that scarcity of teachers and difficulties in ob- taining books and supplies have presented school systems throughout the state and nation. After a year's leave of absence we were most fortunate in having Miss Bothwell return to us. This is her fiftieth year of service to the boys and girls of Oakham, a truly remarkable record of achieve- ment. It has been my privilege to know and work with her during thirty of those years. It is a pleasure to report the return to her home town of Miss Helena K. Rutherford as teacher of the primary school, after a number of years in Holden. She has had a rich and highly successful experience, and we are happy to welcome her back home. Miss Cecilia E. Hall was appointed Supervisor of Art for the Union, and Dr. Mayo has returned from military service to continue as our School Physician. There has been very little change in enrollment during the past several years. The tables of sta- tistics which follow indicate the change from year to year and are for the record. Seven pupils received diplomas in June. Under the direction of Miss Wheeler and Miss Weed they put on a very interesting program of graduation.
Supplies, books and equipment have been furnished to meet our needs, and we plan new texts in history and geog- raphy as soon as the right material can be obtained. The school yard has been cleared and grading done to improve the playground. We are grateful to the friends who have carried on the various club activities. We need to expand
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our offerings to include manual training for both boys and girls. We need another bookcase or some shelving for the primary room, and a duplicator. I would recommend that during the coming summer we paint the toilets and basement walls, clean out the septic tanks, and re-surface the pupils' desks. A bulletin board for the grammar room is also needed, and the bubblers need to be repaired.
It is with profound sorrow that we record the loss of Miss Braman. After forty-one years of unusual devotion to her chosen profession of teaching, Miss Ethel M. Braman died in August after a short illness. After graduating from Northfield Seminary she gave her entire life to the service of young people. There are many who "rise up to call her blessed." No words are adequate to describe the quality of that service. The lives of her pupils will be enriched by it, and all who knew her will remember her with pride and appreciation.
May I thank the School Committee for their loyal sup- port, Mr. Boyd for care of our building, the teachers and parents for their friendly cooperation in carrying on our school program.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES R. CHILDS,
Superintendent of Schools
REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools:
In response to your request, I hereby submit my annual report.
The regular music program has continued throughout the year. The children, with the help of their teacher, Miss Florence Wheeler, gave the usual graduation program in a very creditable manner.
This fall they have been given several opportunities to participate in programs given by different organizations. It is a fine opportunity for the children and gives them a needed sense of importance as well as a chance to acquire poise and self-confidence before an audience. This is one of the advantages of a small school. .
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On February 21st at 4:15 P. M., Miss Bothwell's room will be participating in a broadcast from Station WORC, in Worcester.
This report would not be complete without a tribute to our late associate, Miss Ethel Braman. She was the per- fect expression of what every teacher should be and it was an inspiration to visit her each week, as I have had the privi- lege of doing, these past two years.
The enthusiasm of the boys and girls and the fine co- operation of both Miss Florence Bothwell and Miss Helena Rutherford has made the work in Oakham a privilege and a pleasure.
Respectfully submitted, WINONA A. WEED
REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The following is the report on Art Education in Oak- ham for the period between September and January.
It is important that we understand the term "Art Edu- cation" and its aims and place in our public schools today. We must explode the popular belief that it is merely a type of seat work employed by the teacher to keep the pupil quietly and happily occupied. On the contrary, the prime objective of art education is to teach the child to think. Art work should not be a Mental Holiday for the child.
All children like to draw, paint, build, construct and through various mediums to express their ideas of the world which surrounds them, and to insert into their child world interpretations of their own imaginative ideas. Such self- expression releases emotional stress and builds for steadiness and dependability.
The child must constantly make choices to satisfy his needs and desires. Art knowledge directs these choices in selecting wearing apparel, home surroundings and in the selection of leisure time activities. In using the many things that surround him, their purpose, function and design will guide him in making intelligent judgments.
Thus, we in school try to embrace as many as possible
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of the following aims of art :
To develop :
A well balanced individual
Resourcefulness in leisure-time activities
To contribute to :
Richer and more wholesome living for all
Understanding of art values in relation to personal and community life
More meaningful and enriched subject matter for the entire school curriculum
To provide :
Lasting pleasure and satisfaction
Finer standards of taste and greater self-confidence in carrying on ordinary every-day living
To discover :
Unusual abilities and aptitudes-and foster them The many professional and vocational opportunities available for various art abilities and interests
Miss Bothwell's class has completed a set of cut paper posters on Good Citizenship and Courtesy which display much ingenuity in thought and execution.
With appreciation for the splendid cooperation and in- terest on the part of the superintendent, school committee, teachers, and parents,
Respectfully submitted, CECILIA E. HALL
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
This year we welcomed back from the service Dr. Leroy Mayo, our school physician. His return enables us to conduct regular clinics and have a more complete health program.
A pre-school clinic was held in May. Dr. Mayo examined six children for defects and vaccinated four. We hope that all the children to enter school next fall will attend our com- ing pre-school clinic in May. If we are to hold successful
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clinics in this district difficulties of transportation must be worked out.
Visual and auditory tests were made and all the children have been weighed and measured twice this year.
At present we have no school dentist and feel the need for one greatly.
Dr. Mayo has completed the physical examinations of all children in this school.
Seven home calls were made this year.
The cooperation of the parents will help in the control of contagious diseases. All such cases must be reported to the local board of health. Any child after recovering from an infectious disease shall furnish the teacher with a certificate from the local board of health, or from the attending physi- cian, stating that the danger of infection is past.
Minimum Requirements
GERMAN MEASLES: When the rash disappears the child may return.
MUMPS: A child must stay at home until all glandular swelling and tenderness have disappeared.
WHOOPING COUGH: A child cannot return to school for three weeks after the beginning of the "Whoop."
MEASLES: The child may return after two weeks from the day the rash appears. Other children may attend school.
SCARLET FEVER : A child must stay at home for three weeks from the day the rash appears. Children in the family who have had it may attend school if they live away from home.
We recognize and appreciate the place held by the teach- ers in observing and reporting children in need of special attention.
Respectfully submitted, ESTHER E. GONYER, R. N.
ORGANIZATION, 1945-1946
School
Teacher Appointed
Grammar V-VIII-Florence E. Wheeler 1945
Primary-I-IV-Ethel M. Braman 1907
Music Supervisor-Winona A. Weed 1944
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SUMMARY OF REGISTERS, 1945-1946
Grades
Total Memb.
Ave. Memb.
Ave. Attend.
% of Attend.
I-IV
27
24
21
90
V-VIII
20
19
17
91
Totals
47
43
38
90
ENROLLMENT, FALL TERM, 1946
Grades
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Total
Boys
5
2
1
1
3
0
6
0
18
Girls
8
4
7
5
2
0
7
0
33
Totals
13
6
8
6
5
0
13
0
51
REGISTRATION OF MINORS
October 1, 1946
Children in Oakham
Boys
Girls
Total
5 to 7 years of age
8
8
16
7 to 14 years of age
17
25
42
14 to 16 years of age
7
4
11
-
-
Totals
32
37
69
GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATES
June, 1946
Richard. W. Bechan
Willa L. Morse
Norman E. Dwelly.
Robert R. Riendeau
Samuel F. Goodwin
E. Robert Riffenburg
Richard F. Sieczkarski
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-
-
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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 12 M., at which time the polls will be opened and will be closed at 8 P. M.
Business meeting will open at 8 P. M., 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 the Welfare Board, one member of the School Committee, one Library Trustee, one Cemetery Committee, all for three-year terms. A Collector of Taxes, Treasurer, Auditor, Tree Warden, six Constables, three Fence Viewers and Moderator for one year, all on one ballot.
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 al- low the Selectmen, Treasurer, Collector, Auditor and Con- stables for the ensuing year.
Article 5-To see what compensation the town will allow for men and trucks in repairing highways and opening roads for the ensuing year.
Selection
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Article 6-To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to bond their Treasurer, Collector and Town Clerk.
Article 7-To raise such sums of money as may be nec- essary 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, MEMORIAL DAY, DOG OFFICER, SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, MISCELLANEOUS, LI- BRARY, CEMETERIES, FIRE DEPARTMENT, INDUS- TRIAL SCHOOL, MILITARY AID, MOTH SUPPRESSION, EMPLOYEES' INSURANCE, RESERVE FUND, FIRE IN- SURANCE, OPENING ROADS, ROADS CHAPTER 81, AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN, 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 Day 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 and Library Building for the ensuing year.
Article 11-To see if the town will raise and appropri- ate one quarter of the insurance on Old Town Hall.
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 appropri- ate 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.
Selection
Selection
3000.00
$.100.00 adams
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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 in anticipation of revenue from the state, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 16-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. ye
Article 17-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a certain sum of money to care for the Town Common or take any vote relative thereto.
Article 18-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a certain sum of money for the 4H Club 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 purchase a Power Mower for the cemeteries or take any vote relative thereto. 1 25.00
Article 20-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- 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 appropriate a certain sum of money from available funds to care for an overdraft on Chapter 81 Roads in 1946 or take any vote relative thereto.
199.560
Article 22-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a certain sum of money to improve the Lupa Road between Ludwick Sczezuki's and Waclaw Smichinsky's or take any vote relative thereto.
Article 23-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a certain sum of money to improve the Turnpike Road Chapter 90 Construction, said money to be used in con- junction with any money alloted by the State or County or both for this purpose or pass any vote relative thereto.
Article 24-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a certain sum of money for the improvement of Spencer Road, Chapter 90 Construction. 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.
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Article 25-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury a certain sum of money to repair and paint Memorial Hall, or pass any vote relative thereto.
Article 26-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury, a certain sum of money to paint the outside of Memorial Hall or pass any vote relative thereto.
Article 27-To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury, a certain sum of money to place Memorial Tablets in Memorial Hall for those who served their country in World War II, 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 twenty-fourth day of January, the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven. in
Com: 1 5
June 30 Hall.
JOHN M. MORAN, DONALD A. RUTHERFORD, LEONARD A. HARDY,
Board of Selectmen
Tablets Edmund
Mr Malting, Chairman ch. Selection .V al Beachan ts. Med Frachay Wally B. Green-
frank Hardly
Police
50.00 25.00
75.00
Ins. $550.00 Enrp Ons.
242.70
Ino J. N. 15.15
807.85
Chap 81 - 1200.00
Chap 90 -
Sind. 800.00
Lupa Rd 500.00
Jump.
2000.00
Spence Rd. 1000.00 6500.00
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