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Respectfully submitted, Charlotte Patch.
Supervisor.
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REPORT OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools :
As I review the work done by the instrumental class- es, School Orchestras and Bands during the past school year I am very much pleased with this work and the pro- gress made in the instrumental field. Judging from the progress attained and the interest displayed by students as well as by the expressions from enthusiastic parents, teachers and citizens, there is no doubt that instrumental music is now an established course. This course becomes more important in small towns such as our own where in- strumental music instruction, except on the piano, is not available owing to distance from any private instructor. This need has been taken care of by the school departments of this district with the result that individual instrumental soloists as well as trios, quartets, orchestras, bands, two symphony orchestras and a large Community Band are now flourishing. Our pupils are called to perform at practically every important social or religious programme.
To name all of the various functions in which our pupils are called upon to take part would be impossible in this brief report. I cannot refrain from mentioning a few events such as the Philharmonic Concerts, the Junior Com- munity Band Concerts, and the Cape Cod School Symphony Concerts. In all of the above organizations every school of our district is represented.
The system of teaching is identical in all the schools of our towns. The same music is being played and any number of pupils from the district may get together and play their same school pieces or other compositions. It is evident that such a plan tends to unify and acquaint our
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young people through the medium of music. The social benefits derived from such a cooperation between our towns is self evident.
One of the benefits of instrumental music is the uti- lization of leisure time. Pupils know that they must prac- tice in order to be able to play their pieces in the orchestra. They know that if they do not play their part correctly they will be criticized by the conductor a well as by the other players. Perfect team work is necessary for a satisfactory performance. At a concert the entire audience will be the judge. The utilization of leisure time will be one of the greatest problems of the future and music is destined to play a great part in helping to solve this problem. We must not be concerned with what the pupil will do with music so much as what music will do to the pupil. Moreover, one that is able to play an instrument is also able to understand and fully enjoy the beautiful music performed in the music hall or rendered through the radio programmes. Only by being able to understand and fully appreciate real music we will be able to eliminate the curse of jazz that has in- fested the minds of a majority of our people merely through lack of opportunity to understand real music.
I am very glad to report that the older established musicians of our towns are taking a keen interest in our young school musicians and giving them splendid assistance and opportunities to play with them.
I am also very happy to know that a number of the graduating musicians of our schools are continuing their music training by attending music colleges and conserva- tories. Those who continue other studies in the college have an opportunity to play in the College Orchestra or Band. Those who stay at home still have opportunity to play in our various musical organizations throughout the Cape.
At present there are 189 pupils in our district music classes. Of these Chatham has 48 pupils, Eastham 42, Har-
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wich 43 and Orleans 56. With such a large number of pu- pils it would be impossible to do them justice without the assistance of Mrs. Nassi who has taken the beginners' class- es this year and is doing splendid work by giving individual attention to every beginner.
I wish at this time to thank most heartily the prin- cipals and teachers of our schools for the splendid coopera- tion and assistance they are giving me.“ We receive excel- lent cooperation from our able Vocal Supervisor, Miss Charlotte Patch.
Respectfully submitted, Thomas Nassi.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIANS
To the Superintednent of Schools :
The health of the school children on the whole has been very good this year. The annual examination showed that most of the children have a good physical equipment. A few were found to be underdeveloped or otherwise in need of special care. Parents of these children have been notified of the condition present.
A year ago we appealed to the parents to safeguard their children from diphtheria. Diphtheria toxin-antitoxin builds up in the child's body an immunity which lasts for years, often a life time. Again we urge parents not to let children go unprotected. A good start has been made. Let us make it 100 percent in Harwich.
It seems altogether fitting and proper that we pause in this our annual report and pay tribute to one who will labor with us no more. For nearly twenty years Dr. Harrie D. Handy has been identified with the schools. Genial, sym- pathetic, never deaf to the call of service, he was an example of the faithful and efficient public servant.
Respectfully submitted,
J. P. Nickerson, M. D. H. F. Rowley, M. D.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintednent of Schools :
At this time I believe we are all greatly interested in the control of diphtheria. School diphtheria control de- pends on :
1. Immunization with Toxin-Antitoxin
2. Exclusion of cases and carriers
Harwich has made a fine beginning with the first. In De-' cember 328 of our 520 school children received the Toxin- Antitoxin for diphtheria. This consists of three treatments given one week apart. It is harmless, painless, and does not leave a scar. The immunity starts working with the first inoculation but does not reach its full potency for six months. At the end of this time it is wise to have the Schick test to determine whether the immunizing injections have brought about immunity. We are all looking forward to the time when every child in Harwich will be free from diph- theria. So far this year we have had but two exclusions for this disease.
The Dental Clinic was held in May and June lasting for fourteen days. It is estimated that 95% of school children have dental defects. The dental program affords an excellent opportunity to teach good dental hygiene. Dr. Turner of Marion was in charge of our clinic. A fee of twenty-five cents per operation was charged, those who were unable to pay received treatment free. All children through the sixth grade were examined.
Children examined 333
Children receiving dental care
100
Cleanings 29
Fillings 362
Extractions 118
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In September the Tuberculosis re-examining was done by the State. We had seven children to be examined. They were found to be greatly improved. The re-examination consisted of :
1. Weighing and measuring
2. X-ray of chest
3. Advice on diets and habits of living by a nutri- tionist
4. A strip to the waist physical examination by Dr. Zacks, Supervisor of the Clinic
Authorities feel that if we discover young people who have tubercular tendencies and teach them to properly care for themselves, we will reduce tuberculosis in the adult to the minimum.
This summer the Camp at Pocasset took only those children who were examined at the Chadwick Clinic for Tuberculosis and found to need care. Four children went from Harwich. Three stayed all summer and one stayed one month. They had their tonsils and adenoids removed while there ; and all necessary dental work was done. They gained from seven to fifteen pounds. They had an exceedingly happy time and certainly returned healthier children.
In June a Pre-school Clinic was held. It was for the purpose of pointing out the physical defects of the child so that the parent could have them corrected during the sum- mer. Thus having a physically fit first grade in September. We were greatly disappointed in the results of this clinic. Only fourteen children attended, however a Pre-school Clinic was not held in 1931. We are hoping for a better showing next June.
During the year the children are weighed and meas- ured four times. Those who are underweight either buy milk or receive it free. The Harwich Visiting Nurse Associ- ation gave 1620 bottles of milk to the needy children during the cold months. We found that this helped them greatly.
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This shows that the Association gave 920 bottles of milk more than they gave out in the same period of 1931.
The school population has greatly increased since nursing care was first extended to the schools. In 1922 the first school nurse had 256 children to care for, now we have 520 children. The nursing work is steadily increasing. We are trying to give them health knowledge and protection which will ever be valuable to them.
Respectfully submitted, C. Hope Becker, R. N.
School Nurse.
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REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
To the Superintendent of Schools:
At the commencement of the school year, we took a census of all children between the age of five and sixteen years.
The year 1932 there have been no cases of reported truancy. I have investigated a number of cases reported absent, and I found that these children were either ill or not having proper clothing; all of which have been re- ported and the conditions remedied.
Children of suitable age that could earn money have been given cards and helped in every way. To those who are not familiar, I call attention to Chapter 76, Section 2 of the General Laws.
"Every person in control of a child, between the ages of 7 and 14, shall cause him to attend school. ] If he fails to do so for 7 day sessions or fourteen half day sessions, within any period of six months, he shall, on com- plaint of an Attendance Officer, be punished by a fine of not more than $20.00".
I wish to thank the School Committee, Superinten- dent, all the teachers and parents for their cooperation in this work.
Respectfully, John T. Wood
Supervisor of Attendance
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SCHOOL CENSUS October 1, 1932
Five years or over and under seven
Boys 25
Girls 34
Seven years or over and under fourteen
173
191
Fourteen years or over and under sixteen
40
45
Sixteen years or over and under twenty-one
29
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Total
267
298
DISTRIBUTION OF THE ABOVE MINORS
In public day membership
Five years or over and under seven
57
Seven or over and under fourteen
353
Fourteen years or over and under sixteen
67
Sixteen years or over
45
In vocational school
Seven years or over and under fourteen
1
In private school
Seven years or over and under fourteen
2
Fourteen years or over and under sixteen
2
In State and County Institutions
2
Seven years or over and under fourteen Sixteen years or over
1
Not enrolled in any day school
Five years or over and under seven
2
Seven years or over and under fourteen
6
Fourteen years or over and under sixteen
16
Sixteen years or over
11
4
Total 565
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TABULAR STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP BY GRADES HARWICH SCHOOLS, 1922-32
Grade 1922 1923 19241925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932
1
33
52
58
70
57
66
61
60
66
61
62
2
20
27
39
40
- 60
53
60
52
62
57
58
3
25
23
34
44
46
46
43
64
52
55
60
4
26
41
27
45
43
46
53
51
64
79
66
5
19
26
32
28
46
43
47
40
46
36
49
6
31
18
26
26
29
46
33
30
52
45
59
7
27
31
21
26
21
22
37
33
34
51
39
8
17
30
26
17
24
20
20
24
26
30
45
9
17
14
25
24
22
25
16
23
30
29
25
10
14
20
10
21
15
15
17
12
14
24
28
11
13
9
13
9
16
14
10
12
9
15
18
12
14
7
7
12
6
14
11
6
9
8
11
P. G.
2
256 298 318 362 385
410 408 407 464 490 522
ENROLLMENT BY GRADES October 1, 1932
Grade
Boys
Girls
Totals
1
27
35
62
2
26
32
58
3
28
32
60
4
31
35
66
5
23
26
49
6
34
25
59
354
7
21
18
39
8
19
26
45
84
30
9
10
15
25
10
19
9
28
11
7
11
18
12
2
9
11
P. G.
2
2
84
247
273
522
522
ENROLLMENT BY SCHOOLS
October 1, 1932
Grade
Boys
Girls
Totals
CENTER
1
8
11
19
2
11
7
18
4
21
23
44
5
17
15
32
6
26
20
46
159
PORT
1
12
14
26
2
7
4
11
3
14
25
39
76
WEST
1
1
6
7
2
5
8
13
3
6
3
9
4
3
7
10
5
3
7
10
6
4
3
7
56
31
NORTH
1
6
4
10
2
3
13
16
3
8
4
12
4
7
5
12
5
3
4
7
6
4
2
6
63
HIGH SCHOOL
78
88
166
166
247
273
520
520
GRADUATION EXERCISES
Class of 1932
HARWICH HIGH SCHOOL
Friday Evening, June Seventeen
Exchange Hall
CLASS ROLL
Miriam Frances Baker Evelyn Bernice Chase
Caroline Taylor Crosby
Ruth Hathaway Ellis
Ruth Constance Holmes Marguerite Clara Jenkins Beverly Kendall Amelia Sylvia
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PERFECT ATTENDANCE
For the School Year Ending June, 1932
Marion Cannon
Center Elementary
Margaret Coulson
Center Elementary
David Hunting
Harwichport
Ralph Cashen
Harwichport
Arthur Coulson
Harwichport
Louise Ellis
Harwichport
Marjorie Chase
West Harwich
Roscoe Chase
West Harwich
Arthur Thivierge
West Harwich
Courtenay Chase
West Harwich
Julia Fortes
North Harwich
Alice Nunes
North Harwich
Julio Fortes
Center Elementary
Marie Downey
Center Elementary
Eugene Winston
Center Elementary
Dorothy Walker
Center Elementary
Harold Thornton
Center Elementary
Mary Montiero
Center Elementary
Beulah Rogers
Center Elementary
Ruth Lee
High School
Lucy Stetson
High School
Gerald Sylver
High School
Margaret French
High School
Grelda Hardie
High School
Francis Oliver
High School
Lillian Kelley
High School
Norman Nunes
Center Elementary
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FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE Absent not more than three days
Henry Rose
Center Elementary
Mary Byrne
Center Elementary
Pearl Dangerfield
Center Elementary
Florence Dumont
Center Elementary
Florence Josselyn
Center Elementary
Kenneth Cowan
Center Elementary
Leroy Ellis
Center Elementary
Frances Nichols
Center Elementary
Wallace Coulson
Center Elementary
Alden Ellis
Center Elementary
Charles Hall .
Center Elementary
Gertrude Lopes
Center Elementary
William Downey
Center Elementary
Carrol Dumont
Center Elementary
Frances Bassett
Center Elementary
Marion Russell
Center Elementary
Robert Curtis
Harwichport
Robert Megathlin
Harwichport
Charles Nichols
Harwichport
Lulu Sylvester
Harwichport
Earline Blanding
West Harwich
Robert Arseneault
West Harwich
Shirley Blanding
West Harwich
Caroline Chase
West Harwich
Robert Cummings
West Harwich
Eva Nunes
West Harwich West Harwich
Lillian Suhonen
Almena Fernandez
North Harwich
Phyllis Lombard
North Harwich
Donna Lombard
North Harwich
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Barbara Raneo
North Harwich
Rose Santos
North Harwich
Charles Lombard John Raneo
North Harwich
Edmund Roderick
North Harwich
Edwin Roderick
North Harwich
Lester Roderick
North Harwich
Frank Santos
North Harwich
Wallace Raneo
North Harwich
Edward Galvin
North Harwich
Joseph Galvin
North Harwich
Cecelia Raneo
North Harwich
Lucy Raneo
North Harwich
Mary Roderick
North Harwich
Stella Galvin
North Harwich
Doris Josselyn
High School
Clyde Becker
High School
Earl Chase
High School
Richard Long
High School
Alton Walker
High School
Harold Willson
High School
Althea Chase
High School
Rosa Perry
High School
Phyllis Pratt
High School
Frances Walker
High School
Albert Chase
High School
Delmer Long
High School
Jean Eldredge
High School
Emily Nickerson
High School
Dorothy Stetson
High School
Caroline Crosby
High School
Ruth Ellis
High School
North Harwich
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BROOKS MEDAL WINNERS
High School
Ada A. Bassett
Jr. High School Grelda B. Hardie
Center Elementary
Grade 6 - Francis L. Bassett
Grade 5 - Clifford Ellis
Grade 4 - Mildred B. Nickerson
Grades 1 and 2 - Dorothy L. Cowan
Harwichport
Grade 3 - Margaret McMath
Grades 1 and 2 - Roswell H. Nye, Jr.
West Harwich
Intermediate
Jacqueline Crowell (Grade 5)
Primary
Priscilla Crowell (Grade 2)
North Harwich
Intermediate
Barbara Raneo (Grade 6)
Primary
Lucy Fernandez (Grade 3)
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CORPS OF TEACHERS, JANUARY 1933
Name
School
Preparation
Year Appointed
Experience Prior to Sept. 1932
Salary
Home Address
Paul A. Morris
Principal, High
Univ. of Maine'
1928
10
$2800
Harwichport
Martha A. Farnsworth
Assistant, High
Boston Univ.
1927
5
1500
Ada M. Lovering
Assistant, High
Framingham Normal
1928
17
1400
Harwichport East Harwich
Edna C. Holmes
Assistant, High
Boston University
Baypath Institute
1929
9
1450
Southbridge
Hillary M. LeClaire
Assistant, High
Monson Academy
1919
17
1900
Harwich
Elaine R. Towne
Assistant, High
Smith College
1932
0
1100
Athol
Charles M. Davis
Assistant, High
Mass. Inst. of Tech-
nology
1932
0
1200
Sharon
Allie C. Crowell
Center, Grade 6
Salem Normal
1923
29
1325
West Dennis
Ethalene B. Nickerson
Center, Gr. 1 & 2
Johnson Vt. Normal
1922
24
1300
South Dennis
Esther L. Flinkman
Center, Grade 4
Hyannis Normal
1928
4
1200
Centerville
Edith F. Harding
Center, Grade 5
Bridgewater Normal
1931
10
1200
RosellePk.N.J.
Ethel Myshrall
Port, Grade 1 & 2
Portland Training
1925
29
1200
| Harwichport
Cora D. Chase
Port, Grade 3
Hyannis Normal
1923
9
1200
| Harwichport
Ruth Nickerson
West, Primary
Hyannis Normal
1928
4
1200
So. Harwich
Mary A. Stanford
No., Intermediate
Harwich High
1920
16 1/4
1200
Harwich
Alice B. Wallace
North, Primary
Bridgewater Normal
1931
6 1/4
1200
Fall River
Estelle K. Powers
W. Intermediate
Lowell Normal
1932
1
1000
Lowell
Myrtle E. Kennedy
New School of Design
1931
5 1/4
600
Roslindale
Charlotte Patch
Hollins College
1931
1
600
Stoneham
Supervisor of Art Supervisor, Music
.
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HARWICH SCHOOL CALENDAR
From
To No. Weeks
September 6, 1932
December 23, 1932
16 weeks
January 3, 1933
February 17, 1933 7 weeks
February 27, 1933
April 14, 1933
7 weeks
April 24, 1933
June 23, 1933
9 weeks
September 5, 1933
December 22, 1933 16 weeks
January 2, 1934 School opens after Christmas Va- cation.
Graduation Exercises will be held on Friday, June 23, 1933.
A meeting of the teachers of Chatham, Eastham, Har- wich and Orleans will be held at Eastham Town Hall on Tuesday, September 5, 1933 at 9:30 A. M.
School sessions will begin on Wednesday, September 6, 1933.
There will be no school session on the following days : New Years, January 1, 1933 and 1934.
Washington's Birthday, Wednesday, February 22, 1933, (In Vacation).
Patriot's Day, Wednesday, April 19, 1933, (In Vacation). Decoration Day, Tuesday, May 30, 1933.
Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 1933. Columbus Day, Thursday, Oct. 12, 1933. Armistice Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, 1933. Thanksgiving Day.
Friday following Thanksgiving.
Christmas, Monday, December 25, 1933, (In Vacation).
The day of the Barnstable County Teachers' Con- vention and any day appointed for a Teachers' Institute called by the State Department of Education.
INDEX
Town Officers 3-4
Assessor's Report
5-6
Selectmen's Report
7-23
Tax Collector's Report
24-27
Treasurer's Report 28-29
Assets and Liabilities, Dec. 31, 1932
30-31
Dog Licenses
31
Report of Town Pump Fund
31
Report of Trustees Caleb Chase Fund 32-33
Report of Cemetery Trust Funds 34-35
Report of Trustees of Brooks Free Library 36-37
Summary of State Audit 38-40
Births 41-43
Marriages
44-45
Deaths
46-49
Town Meeting Warrant
50-58
SCHOOL REPORT
Report of School Committee 3
Financial Statement 4-5
Report of Supt of Schools 6-10
Report of High School Principal
11-15
Report of Supervisor of Art
16-17
Report of Vocal Music Supervisor
18-19
Report of Instrumental Music Supervisor 20-22
23
Report of School Nurse
24-26
Report of Attendance Supervisor
27
School Census 28-31
Graduation Exercises
31
Perfect and Faithful Attendance
32-34
Brooks Medal Winners
35
Corps of Teachers 36
School Calendar 37
Report of School Physicians
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