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Our activity program is lacking by the very little time which can be allotted to us by the coaches from the high school. Miss Mitchell has five groups from grades one and two for less than twenty minutes each, once a week. Grades three and four are directed in games, drills and dances by Mrs. Helen Vial, a fourth grade teacher, who was a former Physical Director of the Indianapolis Public Schools. Mr. Bailey's schedule is also for a short period each week. In my
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opinion, there is a strong need for an all time woman physical director for the elementary school and possibly to give some assistance with the girls in the sixth and seventh grades.
With the opening of the Brooks Building, our cafeteria was confronted with a problem. Food must be prepared and sent there for fifty or more lunches. Under the capable man- agement of Mrs. Ellis and her assistants, the lunches are baked in pans placed in a wooden carrier, built by Mr. Scott Ellis, or in case of soup, etc., cooked in large double boiler. This is taken to the school by Mr. Charles Smith and served in a very satisfactory condition by Mrs. Smith. May I, at this time, suggest that all parents study the menu sent home each week and if possible buy the hot lunch for their children. While we serve a high average of lunches, I have learned of cases where one child decided to bring his or her lunch and that would start a regular epidemic of lunch bringing. These lunches are prepared from menus sent us from the state department, where a constant study is being made by dietitians trained in the care and welfare of children. If the twenty-five cents are available, nothing should prevent the child from having a hot lunch.
: At the close of this, my last report to the citizens of Har- wich, I wish to express my appreciation for the support and confidence given me during the thirty-one years of service in your town. After my retirement in June, I will have many pleasant memories of the Harwich children and of the co- operation and friendship of their parents.
Respectfully submitted,
ETHALENE B. NICKERSON Principal of Elementary School
REPORT OF THE GUIDANCE DIRECTOR
The guidance service in the Harwich schools consists of building and maintaining the individual inventory record for each pupil to contain all the accumulated data of a school history. Testing is administered to individual students and to whole grades. We use scholastic capacity tests, achieve- ment tests, prognostic tests, personality inventories, vocation- al interest tests, and tests of special aptitudes. Counselling is available to all high school pupils and to others when needed. Occupational information is collected, filed, and made available to pupils. Career Day was held this year at Harwich High School for the high school pupils of the School Union. Twenty specialists gave occupational information to interested pupils. Field trips are made to various schools of
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higher learning so that pupils may gain a more realistic con- ception of advanced training. Over half of your graduates continue on with advanced training each year. Research is made on follow-up data and other information to find the facts needed to determine the need for curriculum changes and revisions.
Recently the writer was asked by the member of an out- of-town audience to justify the existence of the guidance pro- gram. A guidance program may be evaluated by the extent and quality of the services offered. Your program is the only state approved school union program in Massachusetts so we must compare our work with the single town systems. The scope of our program is wide enough to include all the pract- ical aspects of guidance in use and nothing is left undone to help the individual pupil. We assist pupils to understand themselves and their problems, to make good use of their per- sonal and environmental resources and to choose wisely and plan intelligently in order that they may deal successfully with their problems and make satisfactory adjustments now and later.
If we evaluate the guidance program in terms of money, we find that the educational and vocational placements have returned to students who have graduated from the high schools in this school union more than twice the cost of the entire program each year for the past several years. No other school service can justify its existence as conclusively in terms of actual dollars returned to members of the school union area. If we add to this the increased potential lifetime earnings of individuals who have been helped to plan their careers more wisely, the returns must be counted in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Parents who are seeking help on pupils problems are urged to see the guidance director at the high school on Thursday. Interpretation of the guidance information may be all that is needed to solve a problem.
The prevailing spirit of cooperation between the teachers and the guidance department has been responsible for real achievement this year. Elementary teachers are universal in their cooperation with all special services but it is not often one can find a high school faculty like Harwich with such an honest desire to be helpful to the individual pupil. It has been a pleasure this year to work with so many "real" Teachers.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID O. LYNCH Guidance Director
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REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
The one element not lacking in the art classes in this union is the enthusiasm of the children. I sincerely hope that we are doing whatever is possible to build up a creative spirit in the young children which will not be broken in later years but will become a part of their everyday life.
Time and space are lacking for the most part in the week's art program. Some classes can be visited only every two weeks. Classes vary in length of time from twenty-five minutes to forty-five minutes on the elementary level. A period of 45 minutes or one hour a week in a typical elemen- tary class would be ideal-with supplies available close by, and the children free to work unhampered by time. Oppor- tunities for painting, crafts, expression and experimentation in untried media would be possible.
Today in our classes the children can respond for the most part only with pencil, crayon, and paper. The results are rewarding, however, and all children are participating. The teachers of the grades also do much with their children. Some of the work is directed entirely, and, on the other hand, much is creative. Especially good are some of the murals con- nected with social studies and other activities which have been developed and carried to completion by the children themselves.
Some of the media possible to use and experiment with under the circumstances in the intermediate and higher grades in the elementary schools are tempera (an opaque water color), charcoal, colored chalks, and water color. We hope to use these in those classes and they are also available for the teachers who wish to try them on their own with their individual class.
In the High School and Junior High classes materials are available, with direction, for the pupils to use. Water- colors, oils, linoleum (block printing) equipment, chalks, etc., are always there, and you are generous, through the school committee, in giving these children opportunities for almost unlimited use of materials and in the building up of creative forces.
By participating wholeheartedly, the children have made this a pleasant and thoroughly enjoyable "job". I can only hope that they are receiving as much as they give in satisfac- tion. There is a long way to go in building up an adequate program in the arts, but as classes grow larger and increase in number, this becomes a more difficult job with one person to carry it out.
Respectfully submitted,
C. AILEEN O'TOOLE Art Supervisor
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REPORT OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER
The instrumental program expanded this year due to in- creased enrollment which made necessary additional grades and another school building in which to teach. To alleviate this situation, less time had to be allotted to the instruction of instruments, rhythm bands and symphonet classes in one and a half days of teaching.
The elementary school classes are: grade one-three rhythm bands grade two-two rhythm bands
grade three-two symphonet classes
grade four-a harmonica class to be taught by Miss Dunn
Instrumental instruction consists of the following: two saxophones, three clarinets, two trombones, three trumpets and seven beginners at the piano. No beginners were avail- able for stringed and percussion instruments which have also been lacking in our school orchestra. The elementary or- chestra started last year will not be organized because sixth grade pupils have been transferred to Brooks Academy.
There are nine instrumentalists at Brooks Academy, four of who attended high school orchestra rehearsals. The re- mainder are getting private instruction at school and include one trumpet, one violin, one clarinet, and two drums.
The Harwich High School Orchestra has twenty members at present. Instrumentation 15: five violins, four clarinets, six trumpets, two flutes, one drum and two pianos. This group is scheduled for a one hour rehearsal each week and has done an average job of practicing and rehearsing.
It is encouraging to note the value of our private instru- mental teachers and the progress of their students in our orchestras. The new music store has been indispensable to our music program in providing for the needs of school instru- ments, materials, professional teachers and repair work.
The success and growth of any instrumental program has always been due to cooperative effort and support by inter- ested parents, teachers, school and town officials. I sincerely believe this effort and support has been gaining steadily and will continue to do so in the future. The importance of an adequate musical education in public schools is being realized more and more by progressive parents and other citizens. It is an important part of growing up for our boys and girls.
Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK A. GRICIUS
Supervisor of Instrumental Music
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF VOCAL MUSIC
Especially fortunate is the youngster who is in a position to grow up with music. As a wholesome outlet for the child's expression, it is also a dominating force, creating desire and appreciation for general school activities. It has been au- thoritatively proven by music educators that the study of music will develop mental agility, breath control and better all-around character. It will provide the background for a warmer and more comprehensive appreciation of all of life's greatest moments-a broader, maturer outlook, enhancing many years of a life made richer and warmer by Music-the expression of the soul.
The procedure I am following more than ever this year, from first grade through high school, really boils down to what might be called an 8-fold program:
1. Singing for its own sake
2. Rhythmic experience
3. Development of skills in Music Reading
4. Creative experience
5. Combined instrumental and singing experience
6. Appreciation through listening and participation
7. Fusion of music with the general curriculum
8. Dramatic experience
In the grades I feel that progress is very marked-en- thusiasm high, and results gratifying and inspiring. A song book of a new series "A Singing School" by C. C. Birchard Co. has been introduced in the second grades with so much suc- cess and delight that eventually the whole series will prob- ably be adopted for the grades.
Mrs. Drake who handles the music for the sixth and sev- enth grades reports admiral progress also.
The eighth grade is going through a transition period that is not conducive to the best music. Too much time has to be spent in disciplining and teaching some sort of respect for the subject and the instructor. There are some fine out- standing voices in the group, but not much can be done with them until music is elective their next year, and the trouble makers are weeded out.
The high school group this year is probably the best and the largest it has ever been. Numbering approximately eighty- five students who have elected music, results have been much more gratifying than in previous years due in one way to new material I've made arangements of-and in another-due to the assistance from time to time of Mr. Nelson. The only detriment to an outstanding choral group is the frequent "in- difference" that is exhibited. Somehow a true appreciation
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for the art is not always apparent, but improvement over past years is so marked that I am greatly encouraged. I feel as the noted German philosopher, Schopenhauer, has stated that "Music is a shower bath of the soul, washing away all that is impure."
From somewhere too, I remember reading material that so befits all this-to the effect that music is the voice of the soul-the one art that makes of all the world one great fam- ily. Isn't that true? Tired little eyes find rest to mother's crooning of a lullaby. Hearts of stone soften to its spell. Dead ambitions take new life. But only those who can really sing or play know all of its wonderments. They choose the songs that fit their mood and speak their feelings with a burden- lifting power unmatched by words or actions and far beyond the reach of those who only listen.
So-realizing all this, I consider that Music is God's best gift to man, the only art of heaven given to earth. The only art of earth that we take to heaven. But music, like all our gifts, is given us in the germ. It is for us to unfold and develop it by instruction and cultivation.
Respectfully submitted,
WEBSTER WHITNEY TILESTON Supervisor of Vocal Music
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Have health conditions in children attending the Har- wich Elementary School been bettered in the past three years? Three years is too short a period of observation to permit con- clusions but we may offer impressions.
Among the 264 children examined this past school year and this means those making their formal entry into school life, there was about the same percentage of structural ab- normalities as has been discovered in the first two years of this new program. Little difference in the number of flat feet; little difference in the prevalence of carious teeth; little difference in the number of congenital defects and little dif- ference in the number of abnormalities of the special senses has been noted.
We do get the impression that malnutrition is observed less often and we get too the impression that rickets is found less often and pretty definitely in lesser degree. Improvement in general nutrition and that includes of course, less severe rickets, seems to us good ground to make the statement that health of the school child is bettered. Follow-up work done so faithfully by our School Nurse explains in part this gain and
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in part it is because mothers continue to be so interested in the School Health program.
Emotional problems which we encounter so often make us unhappy because of our inability at present to cope with them. From many standpoints, emotional disturbances may well be of greater importance than physical imperfections.
Respectfully submitted,
NORRIS G. ORCHARD, M.D. School Physician
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
All children in grades seven through twelve were ex- amined and found to be in good physical condition.
Both squads of basketball players were given careful examination.
A few students have been referred for dental work to be done. There were some evidencs of enlarged tonsils and de- fective posture. A small number were found to be under- weight and there were two mild cases of heart disease noted. However, the majority of the high school students are in good physical health.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR J. D'ELIA, M.D. School Physician
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTIST
The dental program for the fiscal year beginning Decem- ber 5, 1951, to December 5, 1952, was accomplished in the fol- lowing manner.
There were, as follows:
Examinations 119 in clinic
Extractions 53
(Permanent & Deciduous Teeth) 309
Fillings (Amalgam
Copper Cement
Zinc Oxide)
Gum Treatments 4
Root Canal Treatments 2
Cleanings 11
Along with the treatments the yearly examination of the grammar and high schools are also made.
Respectfully submitted,
MALCOLM L. DANA, D.D.S. School Dentist
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
During hours of school duty the town nurse is prepared to help the children in many ways as health problems arise. Some of these are not over-serious. Included are skinned knees, splinters, blisters on hands from the bar exercise. Other secondary health problems are toothache, stomach- ache, headache from various causes. Occasionally a serious accident occurs-such as cuts requiring stitches. Or a pos- sible break-and when this emergency arises the child is taken to a doctor, following which the case is referred to the family physician who continues the care. The return home is a problem when the nurse can't find anyone with whom to leave the youngster. Much time may thus be consumed, a return to school as a last resort until a care-taker can be found.
The conferences with school principal and teachers and parents concerning general health, proper clothing, lunches, continued absences, etc., are invaluable.
The "strip" physical examination has proved its worth, and certain days of the week are given over to that important occupation. The nurse makes appointments and, thus far, parents have been very cooperative, coming by foot, taxi or private car, and seem very much interested in the advice given. It should be said that the school doctor does not pre- scribe, is very careful to refer the child to his or her own family doctor. The follow-up work is done by the nurse, and a re-checking is done systematically by the school doctor.
Rashes, impetigo, examination of heads, changing soiled bandages as well as washing hands and sending occasional notes to the home advising more frequent baths and changes of clothing. Proper clothing has to be provided if the child needs it.
During the cold weather of winter free lunches are pro- vided for the needy. Cod Liver Oil is provided by the Har- wich Visiting Nurse Association, such oil is of benefit in good bone development. The Kiwanis Club, the Salvation Army, the Police Association, and the town itself have generously contributed to the needs of children when asked.
Various child problems are followed up at Clinics. In example, one boy had three eye operations through the gen- erosity of the Kiwanis Club and the Salvation Army.
Eyes and ears are tested. Teeth are examined by the school dentist who comes once a week, the nurse assisting
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him on that day. One hundred and five children had the fluorine treatments as provided by the Barnstable County Health Association.
Toxoid Clinics are held each year-given by Dr. Fred Moore of the County Health Association.
There were 317 pupils seen during the school year.
Respectfully submitted,
ADELYN PEABODY, R.N. School Nurse
School Census
October 1, 1952
Boys
Girls
Five years or over and under seven
56
68
Seven years or over and under sixteen
197
215
253
283
DISTRIBUTION OF THE ABOVE MINORS
In public day school membership: Five years or over and under seven
75
Seven years or over and under sixteen 399
In private school membership:
Five years or over and under seven
20
Seven years or over and under sixteen 7
In State and County Institutions and special schools for defectives and delinquents: Five years or over and under seven
1
Seven years or over and under sixteen 4
Not enrolled in any day school: Five years or over and under seven
28
Seven years or over and under sixteen 2
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SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP BY GRADES
October 1, 1952
Grade
Boys
Girls
Total
1
36
38
74
2
29
25
54
3
22
30
52
4
24
29
53
5
27
24
51
- Elem.
284
6
19
20
39
7
23
22
45
-
Br. Acad. 84
8
20
27
47
9
15
20
35
10
20
19
39
11
15
13
28
12
14
12
26
High
175
264
279
543
543
TABULAR STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP By Grades as of October 1942 - 1952
Grade
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1
37
32
45
48
47
50
61
59
51
64
74
2
26
32
31
38
38
43
35
58
58
51
54
3
29
31
32
36
43
41
38
40
57
57
52
4
43
27
26
34
36
42
42
41
43
54
53
5
35
36
27
26
38
32
43
45
48
37
51
6
43
32
31
38
30
39
39
41
47
50
39
Ungraded
9
4
13
16
7
28
36
34
34
39
38
48
47
43
48
45
8
28
23
33
40
32
40
27
29
43
44
47
9
25
25
19
29
38
31
33
32
30
39
35
10
32
18
24
13
21
20
29
33
30
30
39
11
26
22
14
19
12
22
27
25
33
26
28
12
17
18
-
20
12
11
11
24
29
24
30
26
P. G.
1
378
336
349
367
385
409
462
480
507
530
543
7 - 12
157
142
144
147
153
162
188
196
203
217
220
1 -6
221
194
205
220
232
247
274
284
304
313
323
158
159
BROOKS MEDAL RECIPIENTS 1952
High School: John O. Harper-Grade 11
Junior High School: Judith E. Small-Grade 8
Elementary School:
Kenneth Lowell Dowd Jr .- Grade 6
CLASS DAY EXERCISES 1952 Wednesday afternoon, June Eleventh High School Auditorium
GRADUATION EXERCISES Thursday evening, June Twelfth Exchange Hall
Class Colors: Purple and White Class Flower: Purple and White Carnation
CLASS ROLL College Curriculum
Cynthia Bates
*Sarah Frances Bounton Estrid Eklof
*Thomas John Harper Peggy Sue McCreery Charles Joseph Monterio
*Betsey May Nickerson
*Kay Perisho
Margaret Jo Pullen
Herbert Faunce Rowley
Richard Walter Taylor
John Chapin Trowbridge
Commercial Curriculum
Barbara Jane DeCosta
Florence Eleanor Marceline
Patricia Jean Gustin
Cynthia Lois Holmes
Faith Elizabeth Holt
Winnifred Marion Munsey Marilyn Dominga Raneo Cynthia Tripp
General Curriculum
Rodney Gould Eldridge
William Bradford Raneo
Donald Anibal Lopes
John Paul Rose
Patricia Ann Melbye
Joyce Julia Rose
Jean Frances Oliver
Jeannette Oliver
Kenneth Elwood Ruckdeschel John Sherman Ryder
Bruce Charles Young
* Senior Honors
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
1952-53
September 8, 1952 to December 23, 1952
January 5, 1953 to February 20, 1953
March 2, 1953 to April 17, 1953
April 27, 1953 to June 19, 1953
School Holidays
October 12, 1952 (schools closed October 13)-Monday Colum- bus Day.
October 24, 1952-Barnstable County Teachers' Meeting- Friday.
November 11, 1952-Armistice Day-Tuesday.
November 27 and 28, 1952-Thanksgiving Recess-Thursday and Friday.
December 23, 1952 to January 5, 1953-Christmas & New Year Holidays.
February 20, 1953 to March 2, 1953-Mid-winter Vacation.
April 17, 1953 to April 27, 1953-Spring Vacation.
February 22, 1953-Washington's Birthday during Mid- winter Vacation.
April 19, 1953-During Spring Vacation.
Graduation :- Thursday evening, June 11, 1953.
School opens for the year 1953-54 on September 9, 1953.
A meeting of all teachers and supervisors will be held at the Chatham School at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, September 8, 1953.
CORPS OF TEACHERS - DECEMBER 1952
Name
Position
Preparation
Serv. in Harwich Began
Experience Prior to 9-1-'52
Home Address
Paul A. Morris
High, Principal
University of Maine
9-1928
30 yrs.
Harwich Port
David W. Bailey
High Assistant
Springfield College
9-7-1949
3
Harwich
Elizabeth A. Cashman
High Assistant
Mt. St. Mary College
9-6-1950
2
Harwich Port
Scott A. Ellis
High Assistant
10-1-1942
10
Harwich
William W. Fish Jr.
Brooks Academy
Hyannis S.T.C.
9-8-1947
5
Sandwich
Estelle Kimball
High Assistant
Radcliffe
9-8-1948
30
Hillary M. LeClaire
High Assistant
Monson Academy
1-2-1919
37
Anders R. Nelson
High Assistant
Fitchburg
9-1935
*17
Leonard W. Peck
High Assistant
Harvard Univ.
9-5-1951
1
Cotuit
Patricia R. Davis
High Assistant
Boston University
9-8-1947
5
West Dennis
Oliver C. Turcotte
High Assistant
Univ. of N. H,
12-10-1951
1
Harwich Port Centerville
Fernando A. Pola
Brooks Academy
Dartmouth-Colgate-Tufts
9-8-1952
1
Sandwich Harwich Port
Phyllis Mitchell
High Assistant Brooks Academy
Bridgewater-Columbia
9-10-1946
23
Harwich
Ethalene B. Nickerson
Elem. Principal
Johnson, Vt.
1922
44
South Dennis
Hilda P. Adams
Elem. Assistant
Hyannis Normal
9-7-1949
13
Harwich Port
Cora D. Chase
Elem. Assistant
Hyannis Normal
1923
29
Harwich Port
Elizabeth S. Miller
Elem. Assistant
Buffalo Teach. Col.
4-1-1948
101/2
Harwich Port
Ruth M. Nickerson
Elem. Assistant
Hyannis Normal
9-10-1945
21
South Harwich West Harwich
Alberta T. Wicks
Elem. Assistant
Union Hill, N. J.
10-1-1947
81/4
Harwich Port
Ruth E. Cunningham
Elem. Assistant
Eastern Nazarene Col.
9-8-1952
0
Dennisport
Georgette Cournoyer
Elem. Assistant
N. E. Col., Nat'l. Col. Edu.
9-8-1952
1
Harwich
Doris Dunn
Elem. Assistant
Western Wash. Col.
9-8-1952
0
Harwich
Roberta M. Woodbury
Elem. Assistant
Univ. of Maine
9-8-1952
0
Harwich
Helen Vial
Elem. Assistant
Sargent - Harvard
9-8-1952
3 1%
West Dennis
Carolyn Tracy
Elem. Assistant
Okla. College
9-8-1952
12
Chatham
Frederick A. Gricius
Inst. Music
N. E. Cons. of Music
9-1-1951
2
North Harwich
David O. Lynch
Guid. Director
Boston Univ.
9-8-1947
11
Harwich
C. Aileen O'Toole
Art
Pratt Institute
9-8-1948
5
Orleans
Webster W. Tileston
Vocal Music
N. E. Cons. of Music
1-2-1946
20
Chatham
* Includes three years and three months in Military Service
1
Louise Aubrey
High Assistant
Framingham
9-8-1952
Bos. Univ., Sargent Col.
9-8-1952
0
Helen R. Drake
Helen Perisho
Elem. Assistant
Penn College
9-6-1950
111/2
Harwich Harwich Port Centerville
161
162
TEACHERS WHO HAVE LEFT HARWICH SCHOOL SERVICE DURING 1952
Name
Dates of Service
Length of Service in Harwich
Janet Lewis
9-18-51 - 6-30-52
1 year
Ada M. Lovering
1927 - 6-30-52
20 years
Gladys R. Crosby
9-4-44 - 1-11-52
6 yrs. 4 mos.
Caroline Fife
9-5-51 - 6-30-52
1 year
Sally Higgins
9-5-51 - 6-30-52
1 year
Lucy M. Keefe
9-5-51 - 6-30-52
1 year
Ethel M. Myshrall
1925 - 6-30-52
26 years
Index to Reports
Page
Accountant's Report
26-41
Assessors' Report
9-10
Auditor's Report (State)
44-46
Board of Health
85
Brooks Free Library
73-74
Building Inspector
60
Cemetery Commissioners
6.1
Civil Defense
89-90
Engineers and Surveyors 92
Finance Committee
24-25
Fire Department and Forest Warden 77-81
Galeb Chase Fund
93-94
Herring Committee
59
Highway Surveyor
75-76
Harwich Athletic Association
90
Inspector of Plumbing
46
Inspector of Wires
68
List of Jurors
59
Moth Superintendent & Tree Warden
56-58
Park Commissioners 82-84
Planning Board 62-64
Playground and Recreation Commission
67-68
Police Department 51-52
Propagation of Fish and Game
84
Page 64
Registrars of Voters
School Committee and Superintendent 131-162
Sealer of Weights and Measures 91
Sealer of Weights and Measures
53
Selectmen's Report
8
Shellfish Warden
65-66
Tax Collector
42-43
Town Clerk's Report
99
Annual Town Meeting 1952
100-119
Births
120-124
Deaths
128-130
Marriages
125-127
Town Forestry Committee
91
Town Meeting Warrant for 1953
11-23
Town Nurse
66
Town Officers
3-7
Treasurer's Report
95-98
Veterans' Services
54-55
Water Commissioner's Report
47-50
Welfare Department 69-72
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