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EASTHAM FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Expended in 1943
Needed
in 1944
General Control :
School Committee,
Salary and Expenses
$ 200.00
Superintendent of Schools, Enforcement of Law-
Salaries and Travel
630.04
Office Expenses
24.73
$ 854.77
$ 891.00
Instruction :
Supervisors
806.00
Principal and Teachers
4,275.00
Textbooks
38.03
Supplies
161.60
5,280.63
5,436.00
Operation :
Janitors
Fuel
552.71
Lights, Gas, Janitors' Supplies
143.46
696.17
745.00
Maintenance :
Repairs, Replacement, Upkeep
34.89
34.89
300.00
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Auxiliary Agencies :
Libraries
10.00
Transportation
3,600.00
Tuition
4,630.28
Graduation, Phone, Insur-
ance, Lunch, Telephone, Etc.
248.79
8,489.07
11,040.00
Outlay :
New Grounds and Buildings
New Equipment
856.47
856.47
150.00
Total
$16,212.00 $18,562.00
Appropriated for 1943
$16,563.00
Expended in 1943
16,212.00
Balance Unexpended
$351.00
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NET COST OF SCHOOLS, YEAR 1943
Total Expenditures
$16,212.00
Accounts Receivable :
Mass. General School Fund Part I $600.00
City of Boston, Tuition 466.45
City of Boston,
Transportation 162.82
629.27
Mass. Reimbursement for High School Transportation
2,048.78*
Mass. Reimbursement on account of Supt. of Schools 220.31
Receipts from School Lunch
563.40
Receipts from Milk Sold
140.16
Telephone Toll Calls
2.91
4,204.83
$12,007.17
*This item was not received by the Town Treasurer until after the books were closed for 1943.
SPECIAL APPROPRIATION
Special Lunch Appropriation
$2000.00
Expenditures
1506.79
Balance
$493.21
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Report of the Superintendent of Schools
To the School Committee of Eastham :
I submit, herewith, the School Report for the Year 1943.
The Eastham School has continued its program in much the same way as in former years. Some changes have come, but they have not made it necessary to lower the standards of the school. Between October 1, 1942, and the same date in 1943, the membership dropped from fifty-nine to forty- five.
Mrs. Hooper resigned at the close of the school year in June and, for a time, the question of reducing the num- ber of teachers to two was under consideration as an emer- gency economy measure. I am pleased to be able to record the fact that this measure was not adopted.
Through good fortune it has been possible to obtain Mrs. Vesta Gould to teach primary grades. In these critical days of teacher shortages this school is favored indeed to have the benefit of such a fine faculty.
Forty-five is a small number of pupils for three teachers, it is true. Eight grades are represented, notwithstanding. There are nearly as many classes as when there were more pupils and, although the per-pupil cost of instruction is somewhat higher, I am glad that educational opportunities for children were not restricted in order to effect the saving which would result.
Dollars do not measure the value of a good teacher, nor does the saving of dollars compensate when any but the best are secured.
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Mr. Nickerson makes a very concise report, as follows :
"No great changes have taken place in our school since the last report. Mrs. Gould, who replaced Mrs. Hooper in the Primary School, is achieving superior results with her small group as well as giving valuable reading aid to Grade III.
"The school lunch is proving a marked success, and Miss Boocock and Mrs. Scrivens are unselfishly giving our children excellent balanced menus which, we feel, add much to the quality of our regular school work. Many townspeo- ple have given surplus farm products and we wish to public- ly thank them for their thoughtfulness."
Music and drawing are subjects which are given con- siderable attention in this school. I include reports from the supervisors of those subjects here.
Miss Eleanor Anifantis, Supervisor of Vocal Music, says :
"Our vocal music program has been altered so that we, too, may make definite contributions to the war effort. Perhaps we could adopt the slogan, 'Business as Usual- Plus.' We are still stressing proper use of voice, skill in music reading, part singing, music appreciation, and a knowledge of master composers. This, however, is not enough.
"We have added the singing of many service songs so that the children will have a better understanding of the fine work that is being done by the members of the armed forces.
"To increase the collecting of scrap and the buying of war stamps, in some classes the children have made up ap- propriate words which are set to familiar tunes.
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"We are singing more of our own American tunes to remind us of what we are fighting for. We are also learning the National Anthems of the United Nations, and the cor- rect singing of the Star Spangled Banner.
"Vocal music contributes to the new physical fitness . program by stressing correct breathing and good posture. It also creates a cheery atmosphere which is conducive to good mental hygiene.
"In these days of conflict and strife, every child needs emotional release. We are, therefore, putting emphasis not on the specialized training of a select few, but, rather on group singing in which everyone may participate. This creates good fellowship and tolerance which is sorely needed in post-war planning.
"In the singing of folk songs of other countries, we want the pupils to realize that we will have to learn to live at peace with everybody-regardless of cultural, social, or racial differences. It is our hope that the singing of patriotic songs will emphasize love of country and its ideals rather than hate of our enemies.
"Music, the international language, is one of the chan- nels through which we hope to facilitate and hasten post- war education. So we will not only continue to 'sing our way to victory', but we will also sing our way to peace."
REPORT ON INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC By Mr. Thomas Nassi
"Present conditions more than ever make it imperative that the young people in our schools be given healthy emo- tional outlets to offset their unnatural state of mind due to stress of war. Young people, although they do not show it, do experience the tremendous stress they are going through.
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It is our duty not to curtail, but, if possible, to increase the school activities. Music is one of the greatest elements that furnish us with a healthy emotional outlet.
"Fortunately our Cape schools have not undergone as much change as the schools in the larger and industrial communities. As a result, we have no problem of juvenile delinquency.
"We have had to eliminate inter-state and most of inter- town musical activities on account of transportation. To off- set this we encourage more small ensemble groups; trios, quartets, etc. We urge children to listen to the better radio programs, especially the N.B.C., the New York Philhar- monic, and the Boston Symphony broadcasts. We urge par- ents also to listen to these beautiful programs. As children learn to play and sing themes of great music in their own school orchestras and choruses, they also learn to listen in- telligently to those same works performed by great orches- tras and choruses.
"During the war period there always is a swing from the arts to the machine; from the great works of music to the commonplace and primitive tinglings of Tin Pan Alley. Freedom of thought and action is impaired. It is our duty to take care that even in the midst of a war our children should not lose the opportunity to have a musical training. We must strive to hold on to the progress attained. We must continue to create beauty.
"The Eastham instrumental groups consist of the fol- lowing :
Band-12 Orchestra-16
Beginners-8
"Every instrumental pupil receives private instruction from Mrs. Nassi. The first and second grades are taught elementary notations and rhythm. Mr. Nickerson, Mrs. Hor- ton, and Mrs. Gould give us their fullest cooperation. The orchestra has participated in several town activities, and the band in the memorial exercises."
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Mr. Clarence Brayton submits the following report as Supervisor of Art :
"In looking over the statistics of the Art Department for the School Years 1941-2 and 1942-3 we find a drop in our enrollment from 70 to 40 pupils due to war-time condi- tions. An average total expenditure for this department for those two years comes to $63.52. This figure includes salary, transportation, and materials purchased. An average of 55 pupils would mean a cost of $4.16 per pupil per year, or $33.28 per pupil for the eight years of school in which they are required to follow our program.
"We are laying a foundation and workable background in our art program that may be used in the High School work or that may be of interest and be helpful in later life."
Dr. Goff, County Health Officer, makes the following re- port as our School Physician :
"The regular work connected with the schools in this county has been conducted as usual by all concerned. All of the nurses, physicians, and others have been active and efficient with their duties.
"The usual diphtheria immunization clinics have been and are being held as usual. The only case of diphtheria re- ported recently was in a woman of middle age who had, of course, not been immunized. She had very slight symptoms and was, in a way, more a 'carrier' than a case.
" All schools have, of course, had the regular physical examination of pupils. The feet are, at present, being exam- ined somewhat more carefully than usual at request of the state.
"The usual tuberculosis clinics have been held through- out the county by those officials and others who regularly do this work.
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"Such communicable diseases as have occurred have not interfered with school activities. Only one case of in- fantile paralysis was reported in the county, although there was a considerable amount in some other sections.
"Dental clinics have been held as usual by dentists using the county apparatus and by those having the clinics in their offices.
"Special attention is being given to the vision test, as has been done for some time. All schools are, of course, visited regularly by the school physicians and nurses.
"The cooperation of all superintendents and school committees and of all interested in school work has been ex- cellent at all times.
"Every effort is made to see that physical defects are corrected where possible, and it is believed that conditions in the schools improve from year to year. We will make every effort to the end that all work in connection with the schools be conducted for the coming year in as satis- factory a manner as possible."
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE'S REPORT
"Public health has been defined as 'the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting physi- cal and mental efficiency through organized community effort.' This definition states the keynote of Eastham's heath program.
"Diseases have been prevented by communicable disease control. Immunization procedures, particularly for the prevention of smallpox, diphtheria, as well as the other communicable diseases of early childhood, are stressed dur- ing the pre-school period.
"Effort has been made to minimize the ill effects of the disease after it has invaded the community by stressing
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importance of isolation and quarantine. Most parents have been cooperative, and it is only by this splendid cooperation that the desired control can be effected.
"In promoting physical and mental efficiency, emphasis has been placed on preschool and school health, as best re- sults in preventive medicine are secured in the early forma- tive years of the individual's life.
"The services offered to the infant and preschool child includes a Well Child Conference at which parents have the opportunity of consulting a noted pediatrician and obtain- ing a complete physical examination of the child. As a fol- low-up of this Conference, instruction of the parent in the techniques of child care and in the principles of nutrition and methods of protection against disease is available.
"The school hygiene is closely tied on the one hand to the care which the child received in the home which, in turn, depends upon the intelligence of the parents in rela- tion to heath matters, and, on the other hand, to the health facilities offered by the community.
"The physical measurements of visual acuity and hear- ing have been carried on under the best known scientific procedures. Orthopedic services are available for handi- capped children with a social worker and physiotherapist in attendance. The Child Guidance Clinic affords an excel- lent resource for parents to seek advice of personality diffi- culties and undesirable habits.
"Since dental disease is the most prevalent of the phy- sical defects among school children, dental health education occupies a major place in the program of health education of the school.
"The effectiveness of this program is evaluated in terms of the percentage of children in the school system who have all defects corrected. Fortunately, the greater
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percentage of children complete their care at the clinics pro- vided by the Board of Health. It is difficult, in many cases, to get a dental certificate from the few who do not avail themselves of this excellent resource.
"Nutrition is closely allied with dental health. The school cafeteria affords an excellent teaching exercise in nutrition by presenting the proper foods in an attractive way. It teaches the essential principles of a well-balanced diet.
"Thanks are extended to all who in any way con- tributed to the Health Program.
STATISTICAL REPORT
School Hygiene
Admitted to Nursing Service 39
Field Visits 65
Examinations by Dr. A. P. Goff 61
Inspections by nurse
973
Health talks 28
Dental Hygiene
Number of Dental Operations 102
Number of Fillings and Extractions 70
Number of Prophylaxis 32
Eye Hygiene
Number examined 61
Number of defects corrected
3
Audiometer Tests
Number tested 61
Defective Hearing 3
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Preschool Hygiene Admitted to Nursing Service
34
Field Visits Well Child Conference
168
26
Tuberculosis
Admitted to Nursing Service
3
Field Visits 19
Crippled Children's Service
Admitted to Nursing Service
3
Field Visits 8
Child Guidance Clinic
Admitted to Nursing Service
3
Field Visits 11
Communicable Disease
Number of Whooping Cough
5
Field Visits 11
Respectfully submitted,
MARY MORRIS SULLIVAN Public Health Nurse"
Insulation of ceilings and the addition of storm win- dows have been items of outlay that will be appreciated for the comfort they bring and the fuel economy which will result in the future as well as at present. Storm entrances over outside doors also should prove very beneficial.
The foregoing record shows that the pupils of East- ham during the past year have followed the usual school program which, through a period of years, has reached the present state of usefulness. I trust that it may be maintained
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during the emergency period and that such adjustments as the future may require may be made in line of further progress.
A good school is a cooperative enterprise. Teachers alone cannot do the whole job. We should not fail to recog- nize the interest expressed and help rendered by those who have so generously assisted with the club activities and the lunch program. Such active interest, directed through chan- nels of helpfulness, is an inspiration to everyone associated with Eastham School.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES H. PRATT, Superintendent of Schools
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EASTHAM ENROLLMENT BY GRADES October 1, 1943
Grade
Boys
Girls
Total
1
2
2
4
2
1
2
3
3
4
3
7
4
2
4
6
5
3
1
4
6
3
5
8
7
-
6
6
8
3
4
7
TABULAR STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP BY GRADES
1933 - 1943 October 1, 1943
Gr. 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943
1
12
11
8
14
9
9
12
9
11
3
4
2
8
12
17
8
14
13
10
7
6
11
3
3
16
10
10
14
9
13
9
7
9
5
7
4
17
14
15
11
10
7
11
11
7
8
6
5
12
17
11
13
10
12
8
8
13
7
4
6
14
14
14
15
14
11
9
8
8
9
8
7
11
11
11
11
9
15
10
9
9
6
6
8
7
10
11
11
10
6
14
10
9
10
7
97
99
97
97
85
86
83
69
72
59
45
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EASTHAM STUDENTS WHO ATTEND ORLEANS
HIGH SCHOOL
During the Period Sept. 8, 1943 to Dec. 24, 1943
Name
Grade
Eldredge, Walter
12
Escobar, Antone
12
Escobar, Mary
12
Hayes, Robert
12
Hopkins, Wendell
12
Moore, Carolyn
12
Walker, Winifred
12
Wiley, Russell
12
Eldredge, Luther
11
Brewer, Muriel
11
Chase, Charles
11
Gunn, Wilfred
11
Johnson, David
11
Nickerson, Norma
11
Reimers, Martin
11
Benner, Dorothea
10
Brewer, Donald
10
Emond, Franklin
10
Hayes, William
10
Meunier, Loretta
10
Nickerson, Gordon
10
Stoke, Teresa
10
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Name
Acorn, Norma
Brewer, Leonard
Brown, Francis Chase, Maude Clark, Richard Collins, Kenelm Hayes, Thomas Hopkins, Harry Putnam, Joseph Steele, Virginia Wiles, Robert
Grade
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
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EASTHAM SCHOOL CENSUS
CHILDREN RESIDENT IN TOWN OCTOBER 1, 1943
Boys
Girls
Total
5 Years or Over and Under 7
4
4
8
7 Years or Over and Under 16
29
27
56
64
Distribution of the Above Minors
In public day school membership :
7
5 year or over and under 7 7 years or over and under 16
55
In State and County Institutions : 7 years or over and under 16
1
Not enrolled in any day school : 5 years or over and under 7
1
7 years or over and under 16
0
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
For the School Year ending June 25, 1943
Robert Cross - Manuel Escobar
FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE
(Absent 3 days or less during the School Year ending June 25, 1943)
Norma Clark Maude Chase Harry Hopkins
Virginia Parker Lois Steele Norman Reimers
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
Year 1943 - 1944
September 8 to December 24, 1943
16 weeks
73 days
January 3 to February 18, 1944
7 weeks
35 days
February 28 to April 14, 1944
7 weeks
35 days
April 24 to June 14, 1944
8 weeks
37 days
38 weeks
180 days
There will be no school on the following days:
Oct. 12, 1943-Tues .- Columbus Day
Nov. 11 and 12, 1943-Thurs. and Fri .- Armistice Day Nov. 25 and 26, 1943-Thurs. and Fri .- Thanksgiving Dec. 26, 1943 to Jan. 2, 1944-Christmas Vacation
Feb. 20 to 26, 1944-February Vacation
April 16 to 22, 1944 Spring Vacation
May 30, 1944-Tuesday-Memorial Day Recess
Graduation Exercises- Wednesday, June 14, 1944 at the school-7:30 p. m.
Sept. 5, 1944-Faculty Meeting of the Town of Chatham, Eastham, Harwich and Orleans will be held at Chatham School at 9:30 a. m.
Sept. 6, 1944-Classes meet for the first session of the new school year-1944-1945
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CORPS OF TEACHERS, JANUARY, 1944
Name
School
Preparation
Year
Appointed
Experience
Sept. 1943 Prior
Salary
Home
Address
Otto E. Nickerson
Grammar
Hyannis Normal
1924
24 yrs
$1,800
Eastham
Virginia F. Horton
Intermediate
Bridgewater Normal
1925
20 yrs
1 500
Eastham
Vesta Gould
Primary
Hyannis Normal
and Exten. Courses
1943
8 yrs
1,000
Eastham
Eleanor Anifantis
Vocal Music
Lowell Normal
1942
1 yr
154
Arlington
Thomas Nassi
Inst. Music
N. E. Conservatory
1929
15 yrs .
500
Orleans
Clarence K. Brayton
Art
Mass. School of Art
1939
4 yrs
176
Harwich
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CLASS OF 1943
Graduation Exercises were held at the Eastham School June 30, 1943
Norma Acorn
Leonard Jameson Brewer, Jr.
Francis Stewart Brown
Maude Warren Chase
Richard Freeman Clark
Kenelm Nickerson Collins
Jeannette Curran
Thomas Frederick Hayes Harry Elmer Hopkins Joseph Lincoln Putnam Virginia Ellyn Steele Robert Neville Wiles
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
Including Recommendations of the Eastham Finance Committee
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Barnstable, ss.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Eastham in the County of Barnstable :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, qualified to vote in Elections and Town Affairs, to meet at the Town Hall in said Town on Monday, the seventh day of February next, at one o'clock in the feTe afternoon, then and there to act on the following articles in this Warrant, and to meet in the Town Hall in Eastham at 12:30 P.M. on Tuesday, the eighth day of February next, then and there to elect all necessary Town Officers.
Polls to be opened at 12:30 P.M. and may be closed at 6:00 P.M.
Article 1. To act upon the Annual Report including recommendations of the Selectmen and other Town Officers and Committees and see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the following sums of money to defray de- partmental expenses for the ensuing year :
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Dept. Heads'
Fin. Com.
Recom-
Recom- dation
SALARIES:
Moderator
$ 25.00
$ 25.00
Road Surveyor
50.00
50.00
Constable
50.00
50.00
Secretary, Finance Committee ...
50.00
50.00
Selectmen
900.00
900.00
Board of Welfare
600.00
600.00
Assessors
500.00
500.00
Town Clerk, Treasurer, Tax Collector
2,000.00
1,750.00
Accountant
350.00
350.00
EXPENSES:
Selectmen and Assessors
175.00
175.00
Accountant
30.00
30.00
Clerk, Treasurer, Tax Collector Expenses
400.00
350.00
Officers'Traveling
100.00
100.00
Election Department
200.00
200.00
Surety on Bond
110.00
110.00
Assessors' Abstracts
75.00
75.00
Certification of Notes
10.00
10.00
Legal Expense
75.00
75.00
Janitor
1,248.00
1,248.00
Town Hall
900.00
900.00
Suppression of Crime
100.00
150.00
Town Fires
50.00
50.00
Orleans Fire Department
200.00
200.00
Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires
100.00
100.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
40.00
40.00
Inspection of Wiring
30.00
30.00
Moth Suppression
800.00
800.00
Tree Warden
20.00
20.00
Health
200.00
200.00
Inspection of Animals
40.00
40.00
Dog Account
20.00
20.00
Highway General
200.00
200.00
Snow
300.00
300.00
Public Welfare
1,000.00
1,000.00
Aid to Dependent Children
2,000.00
2,000.00
Old Age Assistance
6,000.00
6,000.00
Soldiers' Benefits
300.00
300.00
Schools
18,562.00
17,500.00
Tax Title
250.00
250.00
Town Landings
100.00
100.00
Memorial Day
30.00
30.00
Community Christmas Tree
35.00
35.00
Town Reports
300.00
300.00
Finance Committee
10.00
10.00
Insurance
400.00
400.00
Miscellaneous
125.00
125.00
Reserve
1,000.00
1,000.00
Old Cemeteries
150.00
150.00
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dation
Interest
200.00
200.00
Schoolhouse Note
663.74
663.74
Town Dump
200.00
200.00
$41,273.74
$39,961.74
Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to elect a Town Director for the Cape Cod Extension Service.
Recommended that one be elected. Unanimous vote.
Article 3. To see in what manner the Town will dis- pose of its refunded Dog Tax.
Recommended that the refunded Dog Tax be made available to the Public Library. Unanimous vote.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money, provided the State makes a satisfactory allotment, for repair and maintenance of Town Ways under Chapter 81, Sections 26-29, G.L. as amended.
Recommended an appropriation of $2688.00. Unani- mous vote.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1944, and to issue a note or notes therefore, payable in one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Sec. 17, Chapter 44, G.L.
Recommend that the Treasurer be so authorized. Unanimous vote.
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of re-
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· imbursement for the financial year beginning January 1, 1944, and to issue a note or notes therefore, payable in one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Sec. 17, Chapter 44, G.L.
Recommend that the Treasurer be so authorized. Unanimous vote.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the Public Library.
Recommend the appropriation of $100.00. Unanimous vote.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money not to exceed $1000.00 for the establishment and maintenance of a free bed in the Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, Mass., for the care and treatment of persons certified by the Selectmen to be residents of the Town and unable to pay for such care and treatment, in ac- cordance with Chapter III, Sec. 74, G.L. or take any action thereto and act fully thereon.
Recommend the appropriation of $300.00 Unanimous vote.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the protection and propa- gation of Shellfish, or take any action thereto and act fully thereon.
Recommend the appropriation of $600.00 for the follow- ing purposes : Constable's salary $350.00 ; shellfish protection $150.00 and propagation $100.00. Unanimous vote.
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Article 10. To see what sums of money shall be taken from available funds towards defraying the tax levy for 1944.
Recommend that the sum of $5000.00 be taken from available funds. Unanimous vote.
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Selectmen to control, regulate or prohibit the taking of eels, and any and all kinds of shellfish and seaworms, as pro- vided for under the provisions of Sec. 52, Chapter 130, G.L., as amended by Chapter 598, Acts of 1941.
Recommend that the Town so vote. Unanimous vote.
Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Selectmen to issue licenses under the provisions of Sec. 57, Chapter 130, G.L., as amended by Chapter 598, Acts of 1941.
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