Town of Agawam, Massachusetts annual report 1946-1950, Part 65

Author: Agawam (Mass. : Town)
Publication date: 1946
Publisher: Agawam (Mass. : Town)
Number of Pages: 1320


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F.F.A. Poultry Boy" for Massachusetts and was given a free trip to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where Governor Duff presented him a plague for his outstanding achieve- ment.


Gerald Jenks took first place in the annual inter- scholastics at the University of Massachusetts last Octo- ber. Over sixty boys from all over Massachusetts par- ticipated in this poultry and egg grading contest.


Last year's state finalist in public speaking, James O'Leary, again won the local contest held here in our auditorium in November. Six boys took part in this con- test plus the chairman, or a total of seven boys took an active part in this contest.


Our chapter was awarded $100 from the state asso- ciation as having the best F.F.A. farm safety program.


Yes, we have a program where each and every boy participates in an activity that he, himself, selected of his own choice-and that, in my opinion, makes for a successful and happy group of boys.


Respectfully submitted,


DAVID SKOLNICK Agriculture Instructor


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REPORT OF THE ART DEPARTMENT


January 6, 1951


Mr. A. Jerome Goodwin


Superintendent of Schools


Agawam, Massachusetts


Dear Mr. Goodwin:


We know that our country's most important resource is its people. So it seems that the duty of every educator, of every American, is to glorify not only his own abilities and talents but those of his fellows. We are not merely trying to build a nation, we are aiming to preserve a world by participating in an ever changing life. The world is swarmed with people of all ages, desires, abilities ; all are but small parts of a whole. Each, however, has an important bearing.


From this generalization, a challenge can be set before the art department, before parents, teachers, and students. Art may be a small area in our educational system in Agawam. Can it be an area that radiates with the right kind of power? It is imperative for each in- dividual to find an active progressive part in the whole scheme. And for me and every one in any part of the scene to help him find that spot.


But our ever changing life means constant adjust- ments, new expressions-changes. No one will be dismal or stagnant who employs what he considers genuine useful moving art in his life. And how much happier he will be when he helps some one else to do likewise. But that is not enough. To be satisfied after a victory or to be dismayed after a defeat does not help. Each must face a vital future that forgets even a vivid past. To take a real part now, to look ahead is, therefore, eminent.


People are our country's leading resource. If when we fail we are swallowed by disillusions, we must be en- couraged. We must start afresh in this last half of our


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twentieth century aiming for ideals in our individual ways.


Material gains-posters, scenery, decorations, wall hangings, so called art papers and projects completed by the art department are unimportant. People are! Grow- ing, thinking, challenging, working, creating, living people who apply their talents and abilities to fit not only their own needs but those of others. An individual who does what he finds easiest or best for himself is not ready for today's life. One who works and shares in creative doings is !


The purpose of art in today's schools, in our world, is of supreme importance for it paves a pathway for better living. Art has built nations of culture and re- finement; and the appliance of true and beautiful art has lifted countries out of shame and turmoil.


But just looking at the past is insufficient. When any one of us uses and applies art in personal ways to our own and other lives, now, we experience a spiritual uplifting that can only come when art quality exists. This is the foundation of the luminous goal of all educa- tion. It seems to accent and culminate with the task question facing today's world, "What am I doing to help ?"


Each must decide what place he must take and what changes he needs to make for the greatest progres- sion of all. "What am I doing to help," can not be said for mere introspection or in conclusion; it must gain force through individual CREATIVE ACTION that is continual.


Respectfully submitted,


AUDREY M. BLAKE Supervisor of Art


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REPORT OF THE HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT


January 8, 1951


Mr. A. Jerome Goodwin


Superintendent of Schools


Agawam, Massachusetts


Dear Mr. Goodwin:


The girls in the Home Economics department are encouraged to take advantage of the instructions and laboratory experiments which are essential to home- making.


At present 203 girls are enrolled in this department and with the exception of 70 beginners they meet with me for one period twice a week.


In the foods laboratory the girls have an opportunity to perform many household tasks including preparation of foods. I aim to acquaint the girls with the proper use of the equipment and to emphasize at all times the importance of cleanliness, neatness, perseverance, accu- racy, economy, and skill in construction.


The clothing classes include beginners and those who are receiving instruction for the second year. Although it is necessary to teach fundamental hand stitches to the first group, they are introduced to machine operation before the school year ends.


The second group, consisting of ninth grade girls, become acquainted with projects dealing with use of commercial patterns. This group also completed a short course in the study of Fabrics, Color, and Dress Design.


Pride and satisfaction is evident when the girls are able to don the results of their labor in the clothing classes and prepare and serve food in their own homes.


A more varied program might be offered if it were possible to have the customary double periods for classes in this department.


Respectfully submitted, HAZEL C. ALDRICH Home Economics Superivsor


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REPORT OF THE VOCATIONAL HOUSEHOLD ARTS DEPARTMENT


January 8, 1951


Mr. A. Jerome Goodwin


Superintendent of Schools


Agawam, Massachusetts


Dear Mr. Goodwin:


Vocational Household Arts plays a definite and important part in our educational program.


Twenty-three girls were enrolled in this course and benefitted by a well-balanced program.


As a result of the classroom procedures and home practices the girls learned to manage themselves; cope with the various problems of homemaking; understand and help with the many family adjustments; and the care of young children. All Vocational Household Arts girls agree that Homemaking is a "profession".


Included in the graduating class were two girls enrolled in the Household Arts Department their entire four years in High School.


The girls enjoyed two field trips; one to Forbes and Wallace to become familiar with fabrics and household equipment; the other to a large commercial laundry.


Home Project was successfully carried out. Besides earning credit, this stresses responsibility of helping in the home and makes the girl interested and a more valuable member of the family.


The American Red Cross awarded twenty-four Cer- tificates to those girls who successfully completed the course in Home Nursing.


Family life has changed considerably and today girls do not get training for homemaking in their own homes. Students are considered potential homemakers when they reach the senior year in high school. Therefore I feel an endeavor should be made to extend the Household Arts


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program to more girls and to encourage enrollment in this course.


I also recommend some work in Family Relationships and Family Finance for all boys before their High School education is complete.


Respectfully submitted,


MARJORIE B. KELLY Household Arts Supervisor


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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF VOCAL MUSIC


January 4, 1951


Mr. A. Jerome Goodwin Superintendent of Schools Agawam, Massachusetts


Dear Mr. Goodwin:


Now as the old year has ended and the new year beginning comes the time to look back over the past few months, and take an inventory of what has taken place, reconsider our basic aims and overhaul our basic pro- cedures, before proceding into the new year.


Music has come to play an important part in our lives. It enriches and enlivens our whole lives, that is the nature of music.


Last September I was fortunate enough to be present at a conference of Music Educators, in Boston, when the renowned educator, author, psychologist and philosopher Dr. James L. Mursell, Chairman of the Music Department Teachers' College, Columbia University, was the speaker.


His subject was "Why Do We Want Music in the Schools ?" and he gave us several reasons for its inclusion among the main subjects of a school curriculum.


1. Children enjoy music. Particularly participa- tion through bodily movements. Music speaks!


2. Music can come as a refreshing influence. It brings something new - a refreshment of beauty while the rest of the curriculum tends to be highly intellectual.


3. It can bring a feeling of success to a child. Music is a wonderful means of reaching the backward child.


4. It is good for the morale of the child. Free expression and bodily movement is so impor- tant. They learn best with a certain amount of organized freedom.


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5. It has proven to have a helpful effect on out- of-school lives of young people.


6. It is a beneficial influence on the lives of people as long as they're on earth. Music can have more influence on people than anything else.


These are only a few of the reasons advanced by Dr. Mursell but they speak for themselves.


During the past year we have stressed the idea of active participation as the real basis of all music appre- ciation.


I have just completed a new course of study in Music Appreciation for grade one through six, which will be placed in the classroom teachers hands by February 1, 1951 embodying the aforementioned aim.


During the past year the Junior and Senior choral groups have participated in many affairs.


In January a selected group from Senior High pro- vided entertainment at the new Granger School open house.


The month of March saw us participate in the annual Lenten Services at the Springfield Auditorium. We also exchanged assemblies with units from Ware High School; and a special group went to Westover Base Hospital under the auspices of the Junior Red Cross, to provide enter- tainment for the soldiers. March also saw a fine cast of boys and girls from grades three to six of the Phelps School present the operetta "The Smiling Sixpence."


In May a mixed ensemble group from Senior High prepared a special radio broadcast for "I Am an American Day," and sang at the program on that day at the Granger School. Seventy members of the Senior High Glee Club participated in the Western Music Festival held at Northampton, where our groups were highly com- mended for their performances.


The Glee Club also sang for Graduation exercises in June.


The months of September, October, and November were devoted to preparation for the annual operetta. An excellent cast put on an outstanding performance of the current favorite Western, "Meet Arizona." They pre- sented a special matinee for grade children on Thursday, December 7 and an evening performance on December 8.


The Junior High Girls' and Boys' Choruses provided


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the musical background for many assemblies, in particu- lar the Thanksgiving assembly.


The entire student body has participated in com- munity singing led by your Supervisor in regular assem- bly periods.


To Mr. Goodwin for his cooperation and assistance, to Mr. Dacey and the other principals for their help at all times, to the teachers for their active cooperation in carrying out the various phases of the music program, and to the student body in the school who have been loyal in their support, I offer my grateful thanks.


Respectfully submitted,


MARY FRANCES HAYES Supervisor of Vocal Music


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REPORT OF THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT


January 15, 1951


Mr. A. Jerome Goodwin Superintendent of Schools


Agawam, Massachusetts


Dear Mr. Goodwin:


It takes more than machines and power to give high living standards. It takes skill and "know-how."


Americans have always been "tinkerers." Michael Pupin, famous immigrant inventor, noted this in his autobiography. He wrote : "American adaptibility which I observed on every occasion was in a great meas- ure due to manual training-The constructive genius of the American nation can in part, be traced to the dis- cipline one gets from early manual training."


The basic objectives of manual training is to develop skill and ability to construct useful projects with hand and power tools, also to develop safe work habits while providing for the student a means to create and experi- ence the joy of accomplishment.


The seventh grade work, under the direction of Mr. David D'Antonio, introduces to the boys the proper use and care of hand tools, a general study of the wood and various methods of finishing it. All boys work on the same type of projects which involves most of the funda- mental uses of hand tools.


Boys in the eighth grade are permitted to select their own projects and work on an individual basis after com- pleting one required project which involves the use of the simple power tools.


The ninth grade students are required to turn out one large project in wood and one sheet metal project. These projects involve the use of machinery. From here on they select their own projects. During the construc- tion of these projects, very definite instructions are


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given in the operation of the power machine. Upon pass- ing a test on each machine, he may use it with the per- mission in his work. This important work requires care- ful supervision.


Practically all work in industry requires skill and power tool operation and familiarity with power ma- chinery and proper safety habits developed at this level are of great value.


In the senior division students with previous train- ing are permitted to select projects or create ones of their own design and work on an individual basis. They are given individual and group instruction according to the problem encountered in the construction of their projects.


The exhibition of the Industrial Arts Department in connection with graduation exercises was of good interest to students as well as the public. It served well to inspire boys of the lower grades and developed appreciation of good workmanship.


It is safe to assume that most of our boys will depend upon machinery knowledge and skill of hand as tradesmen or semi-skilled operators of machines to earn a living. However, Industrial Arts does not teach a trade, it teaches a mode of life and is a basic part of education.


There is good correlation of shop and related work in the Agawam program. There is very definitely con- tinuous improvement in work and attitudes of the boys in the program as they progress from the seventh grade through the senior elective course opportunities.


There was completed in shop during the 1949-50 school year and on our records 1,007 definite jobs. These jobs were distributed as follows:


Sheet metal and bench material 154


Repairs and general construction jobs 230 Cabinet woodwork 623


Hot and cold water and a drinking fountain were installed in both shops this past year. This has been a decided asset. Previously, the senior division had only cold water. The Athletic Department donated three sec- tions of their old lockers to the Industrial Arts Depart- ment which were renovated and are of great help in storage problems, especially in overcoming mislaid proj- ect parts.


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I wish to express my appreciation :


To the principal, Mr. Dacey, and Mr. Harris for their friendly advice, wise counsel and encourage- ment to me.


For the friendship, loyalty, and cooperation of Mr. D'Antonio.


Most especially the diligence of the students in promoting better understanding between home and shop and to the town departments and other organ- izations who have been so helpful in the past year. As you are well aware the activities of a modern Junior-Senior High School Shop are dynamic in character and through a successful school year presents many prob- lems which resolve themselves and become part of the pattern of sources of the school.


It would be impossible to include in such a report all of the factors which have been of material help and influence in the success of the shop program because of the many contributions of faculty and pupils are made in the ordinary course of the school year and become a part of the whole school routine.


RECOMMENDATIONS


It is recommended that a blower system be installed in the shop, not only from a cleanliness standpoint, but health factors are involved. A belt sander is needed and a 24 inch surfacer.


Respectfully submitted,


HENRY H. BAKER Director of Industrial Arts


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REPORT OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC


January 5, 1951


Mr. A. Jerome Goodwin Superintendent of Schools Agawam, Massachusetts


Dear Mr. Goodwin:


Instrumental Music makes good citizens ... It is an outlet for emotional tension, a means of self-expression needed by every child, and a wholesome activity that elimates desires for anti-social behavior.


Instrumental Music teaches values that are the foundation of American life. It is one activity of child- hood in which it is impossible to get by without the best possible effort. It teaches the child that he must work and produce to get what he wants and it is also one of the finest means of teaching discipline, teamwork and adher- ence to purpose.


There are 45 pupils in the high school band, 28 pupils in the High School Orchestra, 30 pupils in the Junior High School Band. At the Phelps School, there are 35 children studying instrumental music; at the Danahy School 16 pupils studying; at the Granger School 15 pupils and at Springfield Street School 14 pupils are studying instru- mental music. Total of 183 children studying this type of music.


During the school year of 1950, through the efforts of the principals, students, friends, PTA's and the Band Parents Association, we hae raised money to buy for the following schools:


High School:


4 band uniforms $ 200.00


1 mellophone 189.00


1 bass drum 75.00


1 bell lyre 175.00


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Phelps School :


1 trumpet 60.00


1 trombone 75.00


1 cornet 60.00


1 baritone horn


180.00


Danahy School:


1 clarinet


75.00


1 cornet 65.00


1 trumpet


65.00


Granger School :


2 clarinets


125.00


1 trumpet


50.00


1 trombone


65.00


1 alto saxaphone


50.00


Springfield Street School:


1 bass drum


15.00


1 cornet


65.00


Total for 1950 $1589.00


Each year the instrumental music program is grow- ing. From a handful in December, 1946 to 183 musicians in December, 1950.


Respectfully submitted,


HOWARD T. CROTTY Superisor of Instrumental Music


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TEACHERS' APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS - 1950 APPOINTMENTS


Name


School High School


Science


Sept., 1950


High School


Mathematics


Sept., 1950


Wayne Holmes


High School


Geo. and History


Sept., 1950


George Oldmixon


High School


Science


Oct., 1950


Mrs. Maria Sears


High School


French and English


Sept., 1950


Mrs. Evelyn Riley


Junior High


Special Class Grade VI


Sept., 1950


Mrs. Jean Mitchell


Katherine G. Danahy


Sept., 1950


Mrs. Helen T. Jones


Katherine G. Danahy


Grades I-II


Sept., 1950


Mrs. Eileen Courtney


Benjamin J. Phelps


Grade VI


Sept., 1950


Raymond Kaskeski


Benjamin J. Phelps


Grade VI


Sept., 1950


Mrs. Doris Hembdt


Benjamin J. Phelps


Grade V


Sept., 1950


Teresa Paquette Jean Fox


Benjamin J. Phelps


Grade III


Sept., 1950


Mrs. Merle Roberts


Benjamin J. Phelps


Grade I


Sept., 1950


Mrs. Patricia Carbonneau


Benjamin J. Phelps


Grade I


Sept., 1950


Audrey Enelow


Springfield Street


Grade V


Sept., 1950


Carol J. Knight


Springfield Street


Grade IV


Sept., 1950 Sept., 1950


Shirley Newell


Springfield Street


Grade III


Mrs. Betty Drisko


Springfield Street


Grades II-III


Sept., 1950


Mrs. Eloise Clark


Springfield Street


Grades II-III


Oct., 1950


Dorine Hallett


Clifford M. Granger Grade V


Sept., 1950


Mary Cleary


Clifford M. Granger


Grade II


Sept., 1950


Mrs. Edna Shea


Clifford M. Granger


Grade I


Sept., 1950


Subject or Grade


Began Service


Robert Brennan Jane Durkan


Benjamin J. Phelps


Grade IV


Sept., 1950


RESIGNATIONS


Service Ended


High School


Science


Oct., 1950


High School


French and English


June, 1950


High School


English


June, 1950


High School


Science


June, 1950


Raymond J. Montagna


High School


Math. and Jr. Bus. Tr.


June, 1950


Mrs. Bernice Ramage


Junior High


Special Class


June, 1950


Mrs. Helen L. Cowing Elaine Wing


Benjamin J. Phelps


Grade V


June, 1950


Doris MacLaughlin


Benjamin J. Phelps


Grade I


June, 1950


Mrs. Lucille McCarty


Clifford M. Granger


Grade V


June, 1950


Clifford M. Granger


Grade II


June, 1950


Katherine G. Danahy


Grade I


June, 1950


Mrs. Virginia Thayer Gwyneth Clifford


Springfield Street


Grade III


June, 1950


Mrs. Eloise Clark


Springfield Street


Grades II-III


June, 1950


Mrs. Betty Drisko


Springfield Street


Grades II-III


Sept., 1950


TEACHERS UNDER APPOINTMENT DECEMBER 31, 1950


Superintendent A. Jerome Goodwin


Subject or Grade


Education Dartmouth College, B.S. Columbia University, M.A.


Began Service In Agawam March, 1950


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Robert Brennan Frances Burke Ruth E. Dickerman J. Joseph Freme


Benjamin J. Phelps


Grades V-VI


June, 1950


Ann E. Robinson Gertrude Strobelberger


Springfield Street


Grade V


June, 1950


371


Supervisors Mrs. Audrey M. Blake Howard T. Crotty


Mary F. Hayes


Vocal Music


Mass. School of Arts, B.S. Julius Hartt School, B.M. Springfield College, M.E. Lowell State College, B.S.


Sept., 1941 Sept., 1948


Sept., 1948


Junior-Senior High School Frederick T. Dacey Principal


Sept., 1922


Sept., 1930


Sept., 1922


Sept., 1938


Sept., 1936


Sept., 1944


Oct., 1947


Sept., 1924


Bay Path Sec. School Our Lady of the Elms College, B.A.


Sept., 1946


Sept., 1950


Springfield College, B.S.


Sept., 1949


Springfield College, B.S.


Sept., 1950


Sept., 1949


American Int. Col., B.S. University of Maine, B.A.


Sept., 1936


Raymond E. Harris


Mrs. Hazel C. Aldrich Henry H. Baker Dorothy R. Hastings


Asst. Principal and Guidance Director Domestic Science Manual Training Physical Train. and Coach of Girls' Ath. Voc. Household Arts Agriculture Physical Train. and Coach of Boys' Ath. Commercial Mathematics


English Geog. and History Commercial Science


Fitchburg State Col., B.S. University of Mass., M.S. Fitchburg State Col., B.S. University of Mass., M.S. Skidmore College of Arts Fitchburg State Col., B.S. Bouve Boston Sch. of Phy. Education, Amer. Int. Col., B.A. Framingham St. Col., B.S. University of Mass., B.S. Springfield College


Mrs. Marjorie B. Kelly David Skolnick Harmon A. Smith


Mary L. Coleman Jane Durkan


Herman Hall Wayne Holmes


Marion L. Holton Paul R. Langlois


Art Instrumental Music


372


TEACHERS UNDER APPOINTMENT - CONTINUED


Name


Eleanor B. Miller


Subject or Grade Latin, English


Education


Smith College, B.A. Middlebury College, M.A. University of Mass., B.A. University of Mass., B.S. Middlebury College, B.A. Springfield College, M.A. Radcliffe College, B.A. Harvard University, M.A. Smith College, B.A. Columbia University, M.A.


Sept., 1928


Mrs. Dorothea Nardi


George Oldmixon


English Science


Sept., 1942 Oct., 1950


Barbara H. Phelps


English


Sept., 1942


Mrs. Maria Sears


French and English


Sept., 1950


Eleanor H. Smith


Mathematics


Sept., 1922


Clarence Tourville


Sept., 1949


Marjorie Ward


Math. and Jr. Bus. Tr. American Int. Col., B.A. History Smith College, B.A. Columbia University, M.A.


Sept., 1922


David M. D'Antonio


Sept., 1948


Esther Dillon


Barbara Hickson Charles L. Kistner Evelyn R. Magoon Emily McCormick Ida C. Moggio


Mathematics History Civics and Hygiene Mathematics English


Our Lady of the Elms College, B.A.


Westfield State College, B.S. Springfield College, B.S. Johnson, Vt., State College Westfield State College University of Mass., B.A. Springfield College, M.E.


Sept., 1949


Sept., 1947


Sept., 1945


Sept., 1924


Sept., 1945


Began Service In Agawam


Manual Training and Fitchburg State Col., B.S. Science English


Sept., 1947


Lawrence J. Mulvaney Mrs. Evelyn B. Riley Paul A. Tatro


Geography Special Class Science


Springfield College, B.S. Potsdam State College Harvard University, B.S.


Sept., 1949 Sept., 1950 Sept., 1948


Benjamin J. Phelps School


Mary E. McDowell


Principal


Eastern State Normal


Sept., 1926 Sept., 1950


Raymond Kaskeski


Grade VI


Mrs. Eileen Courtney


Grade VI


Sept., 1950


Mrs. Doris Hembdt


Grade V


Mrs. Alice E. Marion


Grade V


Teresa Paquette


Grade IV


Nora M. Chandler


Grade IV


Jean Fox


Grade III


Westfield State College, B.S. Yale Summer School Westfield State College


Sept., 1950 Sept., 1947 Sept., 1950 Sept., 1927 Sept., 1950 Nov., 1946 Sept., 1945


Mrs. Edith Arens


Grade III


Mrs. Cecily LaBonte


Grade II


Fitchburg State College


Sept., 1928


Mrs. Mary E. McMahon Grade II


Westfield State College


Sept., 1945


Mrs. Merle V. Roberts Grade I


Eastern State Normal


Sept., 1950


Jane A. Caffrey


Grade I


Lesley College


Sept., 1949


Mrs. Patricia Carbonneau


Grade I


Rhode Island Col. of Education, B.A.


Sept., 1950


Katherine G. Danahy School Mary T. Lynch


Sept., 1919


Mrs. Jean Mitchell Mrs. Barbara Skolnick


Principal & Grade VI Westfield State College Boston University, B.S. Grade VI Grades V-VI University of Maine, B.S. Boston Teachers' Col., B.S.


Sept., 1950 Sept., 1948


373


Mrs. Marion King


Grade III


American Int. Col., B.A. Westfield State College, B.S. Albion College, B.A. No. Adams State College, B.S. Westfield State College, B.S. Farmington Normal School


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TEACHERS UNDER APPOINTMENT - CONTINUED


Name


Subject or Grade


Education


Lyndon, Vt., St. Col., B.S.


Sept., 1947


Mildred L. Downton


Grade IV


Bridgewater St. Col., B.S.


Sept., 1946


Mrs. Julia R. Crawford


Grade III


Westfield State College


Sept., 1934


Grade III


Sept., 1949


Grade II


April, 1927


Grades I-II


Sept., 1950


Grade I


Sept., 1900


Special Class


Sept., 1927


Springfield Street School


Principal & Grade II Springfield Normal School


Sept., 1909


Grade VI


Sept., 1941


Grade V


Sept., 1950


Carol J. Knight


Grade IV


Westfield State College, B.S. University of Michigan, B.A. Our Lady of the Elms College, B.S.


Sept., 1950


Ada I. Bready


Grade IV


Westfield State College


Sept., 1941


Shirley Newell


Grade III


No. Adams State College, B.S.


Sept., 1950


Mrs. Eloise D. Clark


Grades II-III


Castleton State College, B.S. Westfield State College


Sept., 1945


Mrs. Marguerite B. Dacey


Grade I


Sept., 1947


Clifford M. Granger School Mrs. Madrine W. Allen Dorine Hallett


Principal & Grade VI Plymouth, N. H., Normal Grade V


Westfield State College, B.S.


April, 1933 Sept., 1950


Grades IV-V


Westfield State College, B.S. Springfield Kindergarten Westfield State College Southington Training School Westfield State College


Began Service In Agawam


Mrs. Esther B. Straszko


Dorothy A. Liptak Julia A. O'Connell Mrs. Helen T. Jones Jennie M. Lucas Elizabeth C. McCormick


Faolin M. Peirce Thelma E. Meadon Audrey Enelow


Mrs. Elizabeth L. Peirce Ruth M. Ripley Mary Cleary Mrs. Edna G. Shea Mrs. Eileen Eagan


Grade IV Grade III Grade II Grade I


Grade I


No. Adams State College, B.S. Sept., 1946


Castine Normal School


Sept., 1925


Westfield State College, B.S.


Fitchburg State College, B.S. Fitchburg State College, B.S.


Sept., 1950


Sept., 1950


Sept., 1946


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INDEX


Accounting Officer's Report


12


Animal Inspector


267


Articles in Warrant


308


Assessor's Report


54


Auditor's Report, State


58


Births


235


Board of Appeals


269


Board of Health


39


Board of Selectmen's Report


39


Building Inspector


278


Chief of Police


247 302


Civil Defense Agency


County Aid to Agriculture


270


Deaths


Electrical Inspector


Engineering Department


260 272 288


Forestry Department


Gypsy Moth Control


306 280 264


Housing Authority


47


Library Trustees


285


List of Jurors


10 240 298


Meat Inspector


3


Organization Chart


8


Parks and Playgrounds


290


Personnel Board


300


Planning Board


292


Plumbing Inspector


277


Public Welfare, Old-Age Assistance Report


286


School Department


323


Sealer of Weights and Measures


274


Slaughtering Inspectors' Reports


298 C.


Town Clerk's Report


110


Meeting, Special, May 8, 1950


138


Meeting, Special, Aug. 28, 1950


142


Meeting, Adjourned Special, Sept. 11, 1950


178


Meeting, Adjourned Special, Oct. 11, 1950


180


State Primary


21C


State Election


216


Town Collector's Report


48


Town Counsel


307


Town Nurse


250


Treasurer's Report


44


Veterans' Services Report


258


Water Commission's Report


294


Town Calendar


Meeting, Annual, Mar. 4, 1950


123


Meeting, Special, Dec. 18, 1950


232


Marriages


Officers, Town


245 268


Fire Engineers


Highway Department


Liabilities


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