Town of Lynnfield, Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, annual report 1931-1940, Part 18

Author: Lynnfield (Mass.)
Publication date: 1931-1940
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1396


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Frank E. Russell


Elmer E. Goodwin Wilkinson Inc.


Colonial Golf &


Country Club


Louis Gerisinovitch


Everett E. Harvey


Clarence A. Hall


Donovan Supply Co. Joseph F. Smith William A. Pierotti Harold J. Melanson William G. Wright Frank C. Newhall S. A. Wormstead Harry W. Munroe Aylmer Bennett Benjamin Cox Wilbur S. Waters


Miss Ruth Pillsbury Arthur W. Bryant Nellie J. Robinson


Sagamore Golf Club Geo. Stanley Harvey Stanley & Walsh


Harry F. Griffin


James H. Reynolds


Edward C. Walker


Harry F. Nesbitt Andrew Farrell


Lynnfield Nurseries


Raymond C. Daly


Ethel H. Gerry Edna Moss John Solarie


Caroline E. Swain


Walter Sheehan


Rufus T. Boothby


Emerson G. Allen


Clarence M. Strickland George P. Kimball


E. F. Gerry Co.


Ralph E. Cox


Frank Oram


Edward M. Fletcher


LODGING HOUSE LICENSES GRANTED TO:


Mary A. Donovan


Miss Ruth Pillsbury


Mrs. Walter Mansfield Richard A. Thomas G. & H. I. Winchester


INNHOLDERS LICENSES


John E. Walsh


DENATURED ALCOHOL LICENSES WERE ISSUED TO:


Donovan Supply Co.


Everett E. Harvey


George M. Roundy


Frank E. Russell


Perley Hayward Jenney M'f'g. Co.


Margaret E. Stuart George L. Greene Clarence M. Strickland


Lynnfield Com. Inc.


Julius Rumbolt


John A. McCabe


Richard A. Thomas


Harry Freeman


George & Howard Stuart


Mrs. H. K. Harvey Julia M. Callahan


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BOTTLER'S LICENSE Alfred J. Hayward


ICE CREAM LICENSE Harry F. Nesbit


PASTEURIZATION OF MILK Frank C. Newhall


JUNK LICENSE Charles Winiker


AMUSEMENT LICENSES


William A. Pierotti


Joseph F. Smith


AUCTIONEERS LICENSE Thomas Sheppard


HAWKERS AND PEDDLARS


Peter Anganis John D. McNamara Wilbur S. Waters


Lewis W. Olmstead


In accordance with the vote of the Town passed at the Annual Meeting of March 13, 1933, your Selectmen entered into a new contract with the Lynnfield Water District, for hydrant rental for a period of five years, dating from April 1, 1933.


A charge of $25.00 per hydrant was agreed upon, making a saving to the Town of $5.00 per hydrant, the rental to be paid December 1st each year.


In conformity with the decision of the voters of the Town at the Special Election on June 13, 1933, we have, in accord with the laws of the State, issued licenses to sell wine, malt beverages and liquors, with the necessary restrictions.


The unemployment problem has been more difficult to care for than ever before, the number of unemployed totaling 134, and we have en- deavored to handle the situation wisely.


The C. W. A. Projects have relieved the drain on the finances of the Town quite materially and largely thru the efforts of the local Administrator, George W. Peavey, six Projects were approved by the State Administrator, which gave employment to 73 men, over quite a period of time; caring for necessary repairs and improvements and saving a substantial amount for the Town.


We have also received from the Federal Government, contributions or pork, eggs, butter, coal and beans, which has aided in relieving dis- tress and suffering.


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REPORT OF SELECTMEN


The appropriation for the needy and distressed, should be made with discretion and serious thought, for the ensuing year.


We experienced dissensions in the Police Department, which made it necessary to make changes in the personnel of the police force also to purchase a police cruiser, and since the changes, there has been harmony and better efficiency and the maintenance expense somewhat reduced.


The Board has had conferences with the Dept. of Public Works in the effort to have the State take over Salem St. from the square to the Wakefield line, with the purpose of having dangerous curves elimi- nated, and the road bed widened, with some encouragement that the plans may be consumated in the near future.


We take this opportunity to thank all officers, Department Heads, employees and citizens of the town who have co-operated with and assisted us during the year 1933.


Signed,


GEORGE W. PEAVEY, Chairman, ARCHIE L. HAYWARD,


CLARENCE A. STUDLEY, Selectmen of Lynnfield


REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


December 31. 1933 Gentlemen:


I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1933.


There have been nineteen arrests during the year for the following reasons:


Driving under the influence of liquor.


Larceny.


Operating motor vehicle without lights.


Operating motor vehicle without license.


Drunkenness.


We have served, also, thirty summons for out of town police.


Early in January a cruising car equipped with radio was put on the road and, with the cooperation of the State Police, it can be reached by the citizens on short notice by calling the State Police Patrol, tele- phone Reading 0348 between the hours of 9 o'clock P. M. and 5 o'clock A. M.


Two patrolmen have been on duty every night and the Chief can be reached at all times by calling Lynnfield Centre 100.


The regular patrolmen and some of the special officers have at-


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tended the police school which was carried on at Reading and have obtained considerable valuable information and instruction in the per- formance of their duties.


Respectfully submitted, ALBERT G. TEDFORD,


Chief of Police.


REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT


Lynnfield, Mass., December 31, 1933 To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:


Herewith I respectfully submit my annual report of the Fire Depart- ment for the year ending Dec. 31, 1933.


The Department has responded to 69 alarms; 7 were building fires; 20 were brush and woods fires; 12 were automobile truck and bus fires; Oil burners, 2; Chimney fires, 1; Dump fires, 2; we report the rescue of 2 cats-1 on roof of house corner of Salem and Grove St .- 1 up a tree at Swains in Salem St., in both cases the weather was exceptionally cold and stormy. Seven alarms were false. The balance consisted of stills and needless alarms.


The total loss on building fires was approximately $8,500, partially covered by insurance.


Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM W. MOXHAM, Chief of Fire Department.


REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR


Lynnfield, December 31, 1933


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


I herewith submit report of Building Inspector for year ending December 31, 1933, classed as follows:


New Dwellings


16 approximate valuation


$43,300.00


New additions


9 approximate valuation 2,450.00


New Garages


11 approximate valuation 1,610.00


New Poultry houses and Barn


8 approximate valuation 1,425.00


New Business Buildings 3 approximate valuation 1,375.00


Repairs and Alterations 7 approximate valuation 2,600.00


Total permits 52 $52,760.00 Fees for above have been collected and accounted for to the Town Treasurer.


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REPORT OF SELECTMEN


Four permits have been given for shingling for which no charges were made.


Respectfully submitted, CHARLES E. PEARSON,


Building Inspector.


REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS


Year ending December 31, 1933


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen :


This year we tried to do things that required a lot of hand labor. The first part of the year we had to work some of the men two and three days a week after the weather opened up and the regular men worked a full week and the others three days.


Clark Road was rebuilt, Highland Ave, was completed, Beaver Ave. had some gravel and needs more. The culvert at Chestnut Street was relaid and a new fence, the usual street cleaning was done also catch basins and drains cleaned out.


We only put Tar and Oil on streets that were in bad shape. Side- walks were built on Main Street from Summer to Essex and from Munroe Street to Locust Street on Salem Street also from Harvey's Store to old railroad crossing on Turnpike.


Respectfully submitted, MINOT H. CARTER,


Supt. of Streets, Town of Lynnfield


REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES


Year ending December 31, 1933


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen :


The following articles were sealed from my Office.


1 Platform Scale


3 Platform Scales under 500 1bs.


7 Counter Scales


9 Spring Balances


4 Computing Scales


21 Avoidupois


7 Liquid Measures


26 Gasoline Pumps


3 Gas Cans


60 Stops on Gasolene Pumps


Total Fees collected, $13.80.


Respectfully submitted, MINOT H. CARTER,


Sealer


ยท


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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen :


The past year's work was carried along the same lines as the pre- vious five years.


Woodlands were looked over for Gypsy Moth infestations on Salem, Summer, Walnut and the turnpike are much improved. There is about a 25 percent decrease in egg clusters. Other woodland in various parts of the town were looked over and treated. The General condition of the town is good. Brown-tail moth infestation was slight, confined to only two webs.


This work was carried on under the supervision of the State Depart- ment of Conservation.


Respectfully submitted, LYMAN H. TWISS, Superintendent of Moth Dept.


REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen :


I herewith submit my report as Inspector of animals for the year ending December 31, 1933.


I have inspected 33 barns where animals are kept and have found all in good condition.


Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. BRYANT, Inspector of Animals.


REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen :


I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Milk for the year end- ing December 31, 1933.


I have inspected premises where milk was kept for sale and issued licenses and permits as required by law.


Number of permits and licenses issued 51 Fees collected $27.00


Respectfully submitted,


ARTHUR W. BRYANT,


Inspector of Milk.


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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen :


I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1933.


There has been no slaughtering in the town to my knowledge. I have filed all reports with the State Board of Health as required by law.


Respectfully submitted,


ARTHUR W. BRYANT, Inspector of Slaughtering.


REPORT OF DOG OFFICER


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen :


I herewith submit my report as Dog Officer for the year ending December 31, 1933.


I have answered 56 calls, killed 24 dogs, found home for 6 and have examined 8 sick dogs.


To the best of my knowledge all dogs have been licensed.


Respectfully submitted,


ARTHUR W. BRYANT,


Dog Officer.


REPORT OF TREE WARDEN


To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:


At the last annual town meeting an appropriation was made for the care of shade trees.


This appropriation was used to take down dead trees and to trim up trees where there were dead and dangerous limbs. Also trees where the branches were low and obstruct traffic along the highway.


Some cavity work was done on trees that were bad.


I hope a much larger appropriation will be made so that more work can be done along these lines.


Respectfully submitted,


LYMAN H. TWISS,


Tree Warden.


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REPORT OF MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE


To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:


The appropriation for Memorial Day, May 30, 1933, $175.00, was used as follows:


Decorating 115 graves $ 42.00


Parade music 95.00


Dinner expense 38.00


$175.00


Respectfully submitted,


T. HAWLEY,


Treas. of Committee Lynnfield


Post 131, American Legion.


REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS


To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:


We respectfully submit the report of the Park Department.


Suntaug Park


The patronage at Suntaug Park is increasing from year to year in a very satisfactory manner. In the past year the old tennis court was made over, with another court added, and a wire fence built around the outside.


We were fortunate in obtaining fill from the State when they rebuilt the shoulders on Salem Street and also from the C. W. A. on Walnut Street. We believe there is enough to complete the job of filling in to the wall beside the boat house.


The bank behind Suntaug Inn, in our opinion, should be walled up to prevent the rains from washing it down into the tennis courts and the ball field.


There is a great deal of labor to be done in the coming year at Sun- taug Park and for this reason we will ask the citizens to appropriate the same amount as last year.


Other Parks


The smaller parks have been cared for in the usual manner.


E. M. FLETCHER,


ALBERT F. NEWHALL,


Park Commissioners


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REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS


REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS


To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:


The Cemetery Commissioners report that all five town cemeteries have been given general care.


Some extra work was done in the Old Burying Ground which we feel was well worth while as it greatly improved its appearance.


At the Willow Cemetery an additional area in the rear was cleared to make more land available for lots.


Respectfully submitted,


Lynnfield Cemetery Commissioners. SETH H. RUSSELL, Chm.


REPORT OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES


To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:


Notwithstanding our Finance Committee's appropriation being too limited to even cover the overhead expenses of our Libraries. thus forcing application of funds normally applicable to the purchase of reading matter to maintainence account, the Libraries have carried on to the greatest possible advantage under the conditions. A large quan- tity of readable books have been re-bound and put back in circulation and this, with the purchase of new books with the small amount of funds available, at greatly depreciated prices, has enabled the Libra- ries to maintain the interests of our citizens as the following reports of the Librarians will attest.


The Trustees cordially invite suggestions of constructive nature from our Townsfolk, and with thanks to the many extending favors the past year, remain,


Respectfully,


W. I. OLMSTED,


M. C. EATON,


SYLVIA A. MAYNARD,


Trustees.


REPORT OF MAIN LIBRARY, 1933


Number of book patrons


295


Number of books loaned


6,079


Number of magazine Patrons


52


Number of magazines loaned 385


Number of books borrowed from Division of Public Libraries 6


Number of books bought


73


Received in fiines


About 175 books rebound


$21.00


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Number of magazines subscribed for


Received from-


State 8 books


Malcolm C. Eaton


4 books


Mrs. Chas. Bush 1 book


Miss K. Haywood 1 book


Walter Pearson 1 book


Friends


2 books


Total number added 90 books


Magazines have been received from C. O. Blood, Mrs. John Ward. Carl H. Russell, W. I. Olmstead and a subscription by an unknown giver.


Anyone wishing a non-fiction book not owned by the library if he will ask the Librarian, she will gladly get it for him from the Division of Public Libraries.


Respectfully submitted,


ELIZABETH W. GREEN, Librarian


REPORT OF BRANCH LIBRARY, 1933


Number of books loaned 5.860


Number of magazines loaned


600


Amount received in fines $21.70


We take this opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation for the books and magazines generously contributed during the past year.


Respectfully submitted,


SYLVIA A. MAYNARD,


Librarian


ANNUAL REPORT


of the


SCHOOL COMMITTEE


and


SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS


TOWN OF LYNNFIELD MASSACHUSETTS


Year Ending December 31, 1933


School Committee 1933


HAROLD P. PEABODY, Chairman - Term expires 1934


MRS. NORMA McKILLOP, Secretary - Term expires 1936 NEAL D. HERRICK - Term expires 1935


SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS John D. Whittier, Wenham, Massachusetts Residence Telephone-Hamilton 224-W Office Telephone-Hamilton 575 Office Hours-First Tuesday of month South School-10-12 A.M. Center School-2-4 P.M.


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SCHOOL CALENDAR 1934


January 2


Schools open


February 16


Schools close


February 26


Schools open


March 30


Holiday


April 19


Holiday


April 20


Holiday


April 27


Schools close


May 7


Schools open


May 30


Holiday


June 22


Graduation


June 22


Schools close


SUMMER VACATION


September 5


Schools open


October 12


Holiday


November 28


Schools close at noon


December 3


Schools open


December 21


Schools close


1935


January 2


Schools open


ENROLLMENT


Center


South


Grade I


14


9


Grade II


14


13


Grade III


14


23


Grade IV


13


19


Grade V


15


15


Grade VI


20


15


Grade VII


18


15


Grade VIII


21


11


Total


129


120


HIGH SCHOOL Wakefeld


Lynn


Center


South


Center


South


1st year


17


3


0


1


2nd year


12


12


0


1


3rd year


15


11


0


1


4th year


10


8


0


2


Post Graduates


1


2


0


0


-


-


-


55


36


0


5


1


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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE


TRADE SCHOOL


Boston


Medford


Center


South


Center


South


Boys


3


0


3


0


Girls


1


1


0


0


-


4


1


3


0


ESSEX COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL


Center 2


South


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HOUSING


It is absolutely necessary that we have additional school rooms in the year 1934. At present we have rooms up to and over their capacity in both schools and the situation from a sanitary and educational point is serious. If the Junior and Senior High School had been accepted by the town it would have solved the housing problem in the grade schools for some time to come.


The problem can be solved (without considering a new high school) by one of two ways. The building of a new grade school in the South District of eight rooms which would take care of the seventh and eighth grades in both ends of the town with an estimated cost of $60,- 000 and would take care of the growth of the South part for some time to come. The alternative would be to add two rooms to the present Centre School at an estimated cost of $20,000 which would also take care of the seventh and eighth grades from both ends. The only extra maintenance item in this would be transportation of these grades (seventh and eighth) plus the possibility of extra teachers if and when we find it necessary to divide the grades one to six.


The addition if made to the Centre School should be of brick con- struction of unit design to be added to in the future as required for expansion.


REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS


During the past year new urinals have been installed at the Centre School and the building painted as authorized by the 1933 annual town meeting, and with the appropriation granted for the purpose.


Under the C. W. A. program a new lunch room has been developed at the South School, two rooms, new floors, lights installed and painted. At the Centre School the grounds have been partially graded, one wall waterproofed and a new cement well cover made with iron manhole.


We have a smaller enrollment at Wakefield this year but our next year's entry will bring the total again to the natural increase.


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We have encouraged entry into Trade schools this year which re- duces our High School enrollment.


The cost is actually lower on Trade school than High School and results have shown the wisdom of this course.


The Committee have worked with scholars and parents the past two years, with the idea of trying to bring our system to a higher standard and much good has resulted from these efforts.


HEALTH


During the year we have had an epidemic of whooping cough in the South part and in connection with the Board of Health standard rules as to quarantine and preventative measures have been instituted to guard against possible recurrence, of this as well as all other com- municable diseases.


Our tuition at Wakefield High has been reduced this year to con- form to their schedule of curtailed operation.


Mr. William Griffin, janitor of the South School passed away dur- ing the year. Mr. Griffin served the town faithfully for seventeen years and he is greatly missed.


REBATES


The following rebates to the Town Treasurer have been made by the State because of certain school expenditures.


School Superintendent's Salary $ 499.45


Tuition Trade School 225.32


High School Transportation


4,390.00


Employment of Teachers 1,620.00


Tuition and Transportation 39.55


$6,774.32


Signed


HAROLD P. PEABODY, Chairman, NORMA C. McKILLOP,


NEAL D. HERRICK, School Committee.


SCHOOL DEPARTMENT


Appropriation $41,400.00


Expenditures 38,337.59


Returned to Town


$ 3,062.41


SPECIAL APPROPRIATION


Painting Centre School $ 175.00


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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE


Improving toilet facilities and making basement


water tight at Centre School


350.00


$ 525.00


Expenditures


523.35


Returned to Town


$ 1.65


SCHOOL COMMITTEE


Salary of secretary, telephone and postage


105.67


Superintendent


1,099.92


Clerk, travel, postage


396.48


Supervisors


635.80


Teachers' salaries and substitutes


10,497.79


Janitors


2,105.00


Textbooks and supplies


530.72


Fuel


570.92


Miscellaneous operating, light, water, etc.


280.95


Repairs


327.11


Health


474.41


Transportation :


Elementary


$ 1,150.00


High


4,390.00


Tuition


13,535.81


Vocational:


Transportation


$ 328.37


Tuition


1,162.17


1,490.54


Miscellaneous


144.61


New Grounds


398.35


New Equipment


47.23


Insurance


156.28


$38,337.59


SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT


To the School Committee,


Dear Madam and Sirs:


My eleventh annual report is herewith presented.


ENROLLMENT


At the close of schools in December, 129 pupils were enrolled at the Center School, while 120 pupils were enrolled at the South School, mak- ing a total of 249 pupils in the elementary grades. Eleven pupils are enrolled in Vocational schools while ninety-six pupils are enrolled in high schools. Thus the town is providing educational opportunities for three hundred fifty-six pupils.


5,540.00


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TEACHERS


We were exceedingly fortunate during the year in being able to re- tain all but one teacher. Miss Frances Stockley resigned as art super- visor at the close of school in June. Miss Grace Jenkins, formerly art supervisor in Wakefield, was elected to fill the position caused by this one resignation.


Our teachers are doing excellent work. Their preparation is pains- takingly made; their methods are such as to arouse the interests of the pupils; their knowledge of the abilities of the pupils tends to secure from each maximum results; their contacts with pupils in formal class- room work or informal activities on the playground are such as desired to bring out the best traits of pupils in work and play.


VOCATIONAL EDUCATION


During the past two years the number of pupils enrolled in voca- tional schools has greatly increased. An effort has been made to dis- courage pupils entering high school if they showed an inclination to fit themselves for a trade. Pupils have been urged to leave high school in certain cases to enter the trade schools.


The several enrolled in The Boston Trade School for Girls, The Boston Trade School for Boys, The Medford Vocational School, The Essex County Agricultural School for Boys and The Essex County Home Making School for Girls are all doing commendable work while a few are attaining distinction in certain types of handiwork.


The proximity of Lynnfield to the several vocational schools of exceptional high standing should induce many more of our grammar school graduates to pursue vocational training.


POST GRADUATES


Doubtless the question is often asked, Why do pupils take a post graduate course and why does the town pay the tuition and transpor- tation charges?


The pupil who pursues a post graduate course either desires to ob- tain a more satisfactory preparation to do college work or desires to pursue studies which will prepare him for special gainful occupation.


The standards for admission to educational institutions beyond the high school are continually being raised thereby making it more diffi- cult to enter or to remain after once accepted as a student. There- fore, the need of the best preparation possible, before seeking admis- sion.


Due to the depression, graduates of high schools often find it im- possible to attend the advanced schools of their choice and neither can they secure positions. Therefore these pupils feel that they should im- prove their time with study.


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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE


It is gratifying to note that the school committees of Lynnfield have always been desirous of providing educational opportunities, at town's expense, for those pupils who have a desire to profit from avail- able educational opportunities.


The number of deserving young people desiring to further their education beyond high school, and to whom the cost prohibits, if they must leave home, has already been instrumental in the organization of Junior Colleges as a part of several City School systems maintained at public expense. We shall doubtless see this number of Junior Col- leges greatly increased during the immediate future.


Your committee is fully justified in approving for payment, tui- tion charges for post graduate students who have a satisfactory reason for pursuing their studies and maintain a high standard of scholarship.


HELPING TEACHERS


We have been fortunate in having the service of one helping teach- er at each building since October. These teachers are graduates of teacher training institutions, and, being without teaching positions, are giving their time to work in our schools for the purpose of gaining ex- perience.


They each have one or more classes daily in addition to their coach- ing of pupils needing individual attention.


Several high school pupils at the Center have been allowed to go to the school for coaching in the morning.


These teachers benefit from the experience gained in instructing, while our pupils are able to receive the needed help during school hours.


GRADUATION


For several years previous to last June, public graduations have been held, at which our grammar schools have provided the musical program and an outside speaker has been provided to give an address appropriate for the occasion.




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