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Allen Paul Knight and Lorraine Snelling
Rupert J. P. Foglietta and Lillian E. Lancaster
REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
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Aug. 15 Anne Kiely Aug. 24 Mary Isabelle Cheney Sept. 23 Ann Smith
Oct. 18 Judith Ann Sparkes
Nọv. 1 Frances Angela Devereaux
Nov. 1 Charles William Wilson Nov. 25
Dec. 20 William Cleary
Francis T. Kiely and Margaret J. O'Connell Samuel F. Cheney and Cecile M. Cloon Joseph Warren Smith and Grace Louise Griffith Robert Sparkes and Helen Newbegin John F. Devereaux and Angela Conrad William S. Wilson and Elizabeth B. Cook
Edward Greeley Cleary and Edna Louise Dickey
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
RECORD OF MARRIAGES IN 1937 Any errors or omissions noted should be reported promptly to the Town Clerk
Date
Place of Marriage
Name of Bride and Groom
Residence
Jan.
2
Lynn
Herman Carlisle Earle
Lynnfield
Virginia Beresford
Lynn
Apr. 19
Lynn
James Joseph Kennedy, Jr. Lynn
Helen Margaret O'Brien
Lynnfield
June 5 Arlington
William Eugene Hartwell, Jr.
Somerville
Marie Elizabeth Kallenberg
Lynnfield
June 12
Wakefield
Raymond William Hayward
Lynnfield
Barbara Shirley Studley
Lynnfield
June 15
Roxbury
Henry Gersinovitch
Lynnfield
Minnie Trusten
Dorchester
June 19
Cambridge
William Paul Bowen
Lynnfield
Mary Elizabeth Breen
Cambridge
June 30
Malden
Eric Gustav Bengtson
Lynnfield
Margaret Liverud
Malden
June 30
Wakefield
George Taylor Payzant
Wakefield
Blanche Lamont Hallowell
Lynnfield
July 6 Lynnfield
Harry Clark Pierce
Lynnfield
Elva Frances Richards
Lynnfield
July 6
Saugus
Charles Fred Churchard
Saugus
Clara Edith Melanson
Lynnfield
July 9
Lynn
Clarence James Pasco
Lynnfield
Rose Urquhart Peterson
Lynnfield
July 11
Wakefield
Sebastian Joseph Reale
Lynnfield
Alice Agnes Murray
Lynnfield
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REPORT
OF TOWN CLERK
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July 17
Wakefield
John James Caldwell Jean Macdonald Ray C. Town
Lynnfield Wakefield Lynnfield
July 22
Woodsville, N. H.
Lillian E. Douglas
Ryegate, Vt. Lynnfield
Aug. 5 Reading
Arnold Emil Stelin
Alice Cecilia White
Reading
Aug. 15
Lynnfield
Lester Campbell Paine
Saugus
Maude F. Davis
Saugus
Aug. 21
Lynnfield
Mark Chapman Wheeler
Wakefield
Lois Chase Huff
Lynnfield
Aug. 25
Lynn
Ralph Edwin Brown
Saugus
Lynnfield
Aug. 30
Wakefield
Irma Margaret Dewing James Francis McDermott Ann Catherine Dalton George Henry Young
Lynnfield
Sept. 4
Lynnfield
Wakefield
Marjorie Eleanor Messer
Lynnfield
Sept. 4 Lynnfield
Warren A. Cutter Frances E. Card
Lynn
John Joseph Bowen
Lynnfield
Mildred Serefina Toronto Boston
Robert P. Nies
Lynn
Mary McDonald
Lynn
Raymond Reynolds Pearson
Lynnfield
Evelyn Gertrude Perkins
East Bridgewater
Charles Myers Lippincott
Lynnfield
Ruth Frances Bayless
Melrose
Jacob Potash Bertha Popkin
Lynnfield Beverly
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Oct. 17 East Bridgewater
Oct. 28
Melrose
Nov. 11 Beverly
1
Lynnfield
Lynn
Sept. 6 Boston
Oct. 9 Lynnfield
Nov. 20
Lynnfield
Edward M. Buchanan
Nov. 27
Lynnfield
Dec. 26
Medford
Dec. 31
Dover, N. H.
Alice C. Cunningham William Joseph Fagan Mary Louise Connell
Thomas Coffey Mary Frances (Reynolds) Connell
Charles M. Jackman Gertrude N. Steele
Lynn Lynn Cambridge Lynnfield Lynnfield Medford
South Hamilton Lynnfield
REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
RECORD OF DEATHS IN 1937
Any errors or omissions noted should be reported promptly to the Town Clerk.
Date
Name of Deceased
Years
Months
Days
Jan. 24
Harriet Briggs Harmon
80
4
12
Feb. 1 Frank Henry Dewing
87
3
12
Feb. 5 Albert Thomas Lyons
39
7
14
Feb. 10
Albert D. MacGregor
77
Mar.
4 Barbara Clark Herrick
11
6
Mar. 4 Lewis F. Pope
64
7
15
Mar. 20
Helen Freeman
77
3
20
Apr. 24
Edward F. McCormack
61
May 6
Fannie F. (Cunningham) Greenlaw 85
June 3 Mary B. Doore
48
6
28
June 10
Marion Barrows Crehore
77
July 9
Rose M. C. Todd
77
4
9
July 17 Milton F. Flewelling
83
July 21 Emma J. Wentcel
68
11
11
July 22 Robert G. Sheppard
72
2
Aug.
27 Charles Otis Blood
75
6
26
Oct. 25
Thomas Howarth
66
12
Nov. 3 Fred A. Brown
68
6
16
Nov. 23
Fred Lincoln Norris
65
0
28
Nov. 23 Alma Lundskog
45
Dec.
4 George Newton Stearns
67
1
7
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REPORT OF SELECTMEN
REPORT OF SELECTMEN
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
Your Board of Selectmen submit the following report for the year 1937.
At the meeting held on March 1, the newly-elected Board consisting of Everett S. Webster, Clarence A. Studley and George W. Peavey having taken the oath of office, proceeded to organize, and elected Everett S. Webster as Chairman.
Fred I. Wilkins was appointed as Clerk of the Board, William D. Harrington Town Counsel, Wesley W. Munroe Co-ordinator for WPA and Relief Projects, Arthur W. Bryant Inspector of Slaughtering, and Lyman H. Twiss Moth Superintendent.
Other appointments were deferred until a later date, and they will be found in the Town Clerk's report.
LICENSES GRANTED IN YEAR 1937 DANCE HALL George P. Kimball
COMMON VICTUALLERS
Elmer W. Goodwin
Julius Rombult
Frank E. Russell
Daly & Henderson James H. Reynolds
Caroline E. Swain
Sagamore Spring
George P. Kimball Alymer Bennett
Harry F. Griffin Wilkinson's, Inc.
Fairway Country Club, Inc.
LORD'S DAY
Elmer W. Goodwin Frank E. Russell
John McCabe
John F. Carter
Wilkinson's, Inc. Julius Rombult Alymer Bennett Emily W. Sargent Samuel L. Gerson Louis Gersinovitch Chestnut Street
E. F. Gerry Co. Joseph F. Smith Benjamin Cox Geo. M. Roundy & Co. Caroline E. Swain
Perley P. Burrill
Edward M. Fletcher Clarence A. Hall
George F. Stuart Florence S. Melanson
Alvin W. and Muriel M. Ernest Ruscitti Henderson
Anson L. Strong
Clarence H. Stone Sigmunt Hermicz
George C. MacGregor Fairway Country Club, Inc. Karl M. Nelson
Mrs. Bessie Martin Joseph F. Smith
Donovan Bros.
Golf Club
Alvin W. and Muriel M.John McCabe Henderson John F. Carter
George L. Greene
Arthur W. Bryant Rufus T. Boothby
George P. Kimball Frank C. Newhall Harry F. Griffin James H. Reynolds G. Stanley Harvey Harold J. Melanson Frank Oram Walter H. Sheehan Lyman H. Twiss Richard A. Thomas Sagamore Spring Golf Club
Daniel W. Leichner Mrs. Bessie Martin
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Mary A. Donovan Richard A. Thomas
LODGING HOUSE
Mrs. Lou Goddard Hattie K. Harvey
Julia M. Callahan
Annie E. Green
Mrs. Isabelle D. Nason
BOTTLERS
Alfred J. Hayward
Joseph F. Smith
INNHOLDERS' LICENSE John E. Walsh
JUNK LICENSES
Charles Winiker
Sam Casper
AUCTIONEER'S LICENSES
John S. Bethune
Ralph J. Rooney James J. Rooney
HAWKERS AND PEDLARS
Julius Rombult
John J. McNamara
It has been our purpose to use the utmost discretion in the granting of Common Victuallers and Innholders licenses during the year and in a number of instances have refused to grant such licenses, to avoid ap- plications for liquor or wine and beer licenses which undoubtedly would follow, as we felt a sufficient number of those licenses had already been granted.
The several departments of the town have endeavored to keep with- in the appropriations made, but it was necessary to appropriate an ad- ditional sum of money to care for unexpected expense incurred during the year for Old Age Assistance and Public Welfare, and a Special Town Meeting was held on January 14, 1938 for that purpose, at which it was also voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $3000 to combat the threatened devastation by gypsy moths in our town, which also will serve as a means of providing work for the unemployed.
In accordance with the authority given the Selectmen acting under Article 31, at the annual town meeting held on March 7, 1937, your Select- men completed the purchase of the land containing approximately 4 acres in area, from Frank H. Thorndike for cemetery purposes, said land being situated on the southwesterly side of Essex Street, extending to Forest Hill Cemetery, thus providing sufficient space for some years.
Sensing the importance of all night street lighting service at the Centre for the convenience of traffic, and as an added protection against crime, your board petitioned the Municipal Light Department of Reading for such service, and were successful in securing same without increased expense.
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REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF
As authorized at the annual meeting held last March, acting under Articles 29 and 30, the specific repairs on Salem street under Chapter 90 was completed as per contract, but the approval of the Public Works De- partment was received so late on the Summer street Chapter 90 work, it was impossible to complete the repairs before the weather became too severe for satisfactory results, but the top surfacing will be done in the Spring.
We recommend that new appropriations be made to complete the repairs on Salem street and that the Summer street work be continued in the current year.
We wish to express our sincere appreciation of the helpful co- operation of the Finance Committee, and assistance rendered to us by department heads, employees and citizens of the town during the past year.
EVERETT S. WEBSTER GEORGE W. PEAVEY CLARENCE A. STUDLEY Selectmen of Lynnfield.
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :
· I herewith submit my report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1937.
The following arrests were made by Lynnfield Police and State Con- stabulary :
1 Larceny on person.
3 Driving under the influence of liquor.
4 Drunkards.
2 Breaking and entering.
1 Impersonating a Police Officer.
1 Vagrant.
Twenty summons were served for out-of-town police. Two stolen cars were found in Lynnfield. Lynnfield was fortunate during 1937 in having very few automobile accidents.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT G. TEDFORD.
Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
Herewith I respectfully submit my annual report of the Fire De- partment for the year ending Dec. 31, 1937.
The Department responded to 136 alarms: 14 were building fires; 65 were wood and brush fires; 24 dump and rubbish fires; 6 auto fires; 5 were bonfires; 4 were out of town callls; 2 emergency calls; 26 false alarms.
11,100 feet of 212, 11% and 34 -inch hose lines were laid: 280 feet of ladders were raised.
The Department is very much in need of hose drying facilities, with- out which, the loss of hose from mildew is now a serious problem.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM W. MOXHAM
Chief of Fire Department
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :
During the year ending December 31, 1937, eighty-three permits have been issued as follows:
New Dwellings
40
approximate value $174,925.00
Additions to Dwellings
12
approximate value 2,940.00
Alterations and Repairs
7 approximate value 8,200.00
Garages 9 approximate value
1,850.00
Poultry Houses
4 approximate value 650.00
Business Buildings
3 approximate value 21,400.00
Storage
8 approximate value 1,275.00
Total Permits 83 approximate value $211,240.00
Fees for above have been collected and accounted to Town Treasurer.
Three permits have been given for shingling for which no charge is - made.
The total value of building this year was nearly 60% more than 1936.
Respectfully yours,
C. E. PEARSON. Inspector of Buildings.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen:
The following articles were sealed :
4 Platform scales.
5 Beam scales.
8 Spring scales.
9 Computing scales.
2 Slot scales.
3 Avoirdupois scales.
6 Liquid Measures.
37 Gasoline Pumps. Fees collected $26.97.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE A. WESTOVER, Sealer.
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 prev- ious nine years. Woodlands were looked over for gypsy moth infestations. The center part of town is good, except the northern part of Lowell st. near the North Reading line and Main st. near the Middleton line. The south part of town has a general increase which is extremely heavy on Turnpike, Salem, Summer and Walnut sts. The general increase in gypsy moths is general throughout the state. These infestations will be creosoted and if necessary will be sprayed. The brown-tail infestation was confined to two webs in the town. This work is carried on under the supervision of the State Department of Conservation.
The state contributed $1,065.00 to the town in money and supplies during the year.
Respectfully submitted, LYMAN H. TWISS.
Superintendent.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year
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ending December 31, 1937. I have inspected 22 barns where animals are kept and 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 ending December 31, 1937.
I have inspected premises where milk was kept for sale and issued licenses as required by law.
Number of licenses 31.
Fees collected $44.00.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. BRYANT, Inspector of Milk.
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, 1937.
There has been no slaughtering in the past year to my knowledge.
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, 1937.
I have answered 52 calls.
Have killed 39 dogs.
To the best of my knowledge all dogs have been licensed.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR W. BRYANT, .Dog Officer.
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
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 the 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 obstructed traffic along the highway. I hope a much larger appropriation will be made this year so that more work can be done along these lines. Last year the town re- ceived $400.00 from the New England Power Company for damages to trees. This amount was used to set out new trees; 127 trees were planted along the highways and are doing fine.
I hope a small appropriation will be made this year to continue this work.
Respectfully submitted, LYMAN H. TWISS, Tree Warden.
REPORT OF HEALTH OFFICER
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1937. Contagious Disease for the year 1937:
Chicken Pox
7
Lobar Pneumonia
5
Measles
29
Mumps
16
Scarlet Fever
1
Pulmonary T. B.
5
Syphilis
2
Whooping Cough
3
Dog Bite
11
Diphtheria
0
Contagious Diseases
There has been a marked decrease in the number of cases of con- tagious diseases reported during the last year. This has been true with the exception of Mumps where there was an increase of 12 cases.
We have had several cases of T. B. taken care of at the Essex Sanatorium this year. At present there is one patient from this town confined there.
I want at this time to take the opportunity of asking that all cases of communicable diseases be reported promptly. This is in accordance with the state law which requires that these cases be re- ported whether a physician is in attendance or not.
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Summary of Report
Number of complaints
11
Verbal notices 5
Inspections made 27
Letters written
16
Telephone calls
68
Permits to attend school
15
Respectfully submitted,
DR. GEORGE S. ROBINSON,
Health Officer.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
The usual spring cleaning of the streets was done. Lowell Street. Grove Street and Lakeview Drive were scarified and re-laid. Brook Drive, Munroe Street, Green Street, Beaver Avenue, parts of Summer Street, Chestnut Street, Essex Street were tarred and honed. Patching through the Town was done when needed.
With the assistance of the State we oiled the shoulders of Main Street, painted the guard rail and cut bushes along said Main Street.
Starting at the Wakefield Line, Salem Street. a distance of seven hundred feet was re-built under State and County Assistance. Summer Street for a distance of twenty-four hundred feet was excavated and filled with gravel, ready for the surface to be put on in the spring. A 1937 Ford Truck was purchased, replacing the old 1932 Ford.
Respectfully submitted, MINOT H. CARTER,
Supt. of Highways.
REPORT OF THE SURPLUS COMMODITY DIVISION OF THE LYNNFIELD WELFARE BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby make my report of the Surplus Commodity Division of the Lynnfield Welfare Board.
Amounts of food and finished goods issued in the Town are listed below, also the Case Load for the year is given.
I have had full co-operation from the Surplus Commodity Division, both from Mr. Dunn's office in Boston and Mr. O'Donnell's office in Salem.
WESLEY W. MUNROE,
Clerk.
REPORT OF SURPLUS COMMODITY DIVISION 47
Food
952 Pounds Fresh Apples
916 Pounds Sweet Potatoes
254 Pounds Sweet Butter
144 Pounds Dried Cereal
210 Dozen Eggs
384 Cans Evaporated Milk 28 12-qt. Baskets Concord Grapes
450 Pounds Dry Skim Milk
4870 Pounds White Potatoes
1472 Pounds Dried Prunes
3294 Pounds Fresh Grapefruit
168 Cans Grapefruit Juice
150 Pounds Fresh Fish
Finished Goods
22 Women's Aprons
96 Women's Bloomers
48 Girl's Bloomers
108 Boy's Blouses
54 Women's Blouses
264 Girl's Cotton Dresses
342 Women's Cotton Dresses
2 Complete Layettes (41 pieces each)
24 Mittens
92 Girl's Nightgowns
114 Women's Nightgowns
6 Men's Nightshirts
12 Women's Pajamas
69 Men's Pajamas
150 Men's Pants
133 Pillow Cases
15 Large Comforters
84 Sheets
372 Men's Shirts
7 Girl's Skirts
138 Men's Shorts
312 Women's Slips
6 Women's Smocks
6 Girl's Sun Suits
22 Men's Sweaters
192 Towels
48 Men's Union Suits
24 Men's Union Suits
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36 Men's Dungarees 30 Boy's Dungarees 24 Boy's Pajamas 168 Boy's Pants Total Finished Articles issued for year 1937
3020
CASE LOAD OF THE SURPLUS COMMODITY DIVISION OF THE LYNNFIELD WELFARE BOARD
Increase
Decrease
Month
Cases
Persons
Cases
Persons
Cases
Persons
January 1, 1937
36
137
February 1, 1937
34
132
2
5
March 1, 1937
39
148
5
16
April 1, 1937
39
148
May 1, 1937
53
196
14
48
June 1, 1937
41
158
12
38
July 1, 1937
44
163
3
5
August 1, 1937
54
210
10
47
September 1, 1937
38
153
16
57
October 1, 1937
42
170
4
17
November 1, 1937
43
178
1
8
December 1, 1937
42
171
1
7
December 31, 1937
37
157
5
14
.
REPORT OF SURPLUS COMMODITY DIVISION 49
ANNUAL REPORT
of the SCHOOL COMMITTEE and SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TOWN OF LYNNFIELD MASSACHUSETTS Year Ending December 31, 1937
School Committee 1937
HAROLD P. PEABODY, Chairman MRS. NORMA McKILLOP, Secretary NEAL D. HERRICK
Term expires 1940 Term expires 1939 Term expires 1938
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 M Center School - 2 - 4 P. M.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
SCHOOL CALENDAR 1938
January 3
Schools open
February 18
Schools close
February 28
Schools open
April 15
Good Friday
April 19
Holiday
April 22
Schools close
May 2
Schools open
May 30
Holiday
June 23
Schools close
June 24
Graduation
Summer Vacation
September 7
Schools open
October 12
Holiday
November 11
Holiday
November 23
Schools close at noon
November 28
Schools open
December 23
Schools close
1939
January 2
Schools open
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the School Committee, Dear Madam and Sirs:
I herewith present my fifteenth annual report for your consideration.
ENROLLMENT
The school enrollment in December was:
Center School
192
South School
83
High Schools 97
Trade Schools
2
Essex Co. Agricultural School
1
375
The total enrollment of 375 is nineteen larger than that of last year.
TEACHERS
Since my last report four changes have taken place in the teaching staff then employed.
Miss Elizabeth Osborne and Miss Blanche Hallowell resigned to be married. The positions held by these teachers were filled by the
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election of Miss Shirley Knight, a graduate of State Teachers' College at Salem, and Miss Barbara Greenwood who is a graduate of State Teachers' College at Bridgewater.
The position held by Miss Ruth Moulton has been filled by the election of Miss Gertrude L. Davis, a graduate of Wittenberg College.
Due to the large number of pupils enrolled in grades one and two at the Center, Miss Elizabeth Clark, a graduate of Salem Teachers' College, was secured to teach the second grade.
These new teachers in our system have entered into their teaching with enthusiasm and have already shown that they are devoted to the work with the pupils.
ORGANIZATION
The small enrollment in some grades and large enrollment in others at the South School necessitated a change in the assignment of work for the several teachers at this school. As the assignment is now, each teacher has approximately the same amount of work. Subject matter has been alloted to teachers who have shown special interest in the subject.
The large enrollment in several grades together with a shortage of class room facilities at the Center School, greatly handicapped our progress in regular class room activities throughout the year. However, we now find ample class rooms for our present enrollment and antici- pate doing much more thorough work in all which relates to the school life of the pupils.
The enrollment of twenty-seven in grade one is now sufficiently large to require a class room and the full time of a teacher, both of which are now provided. To make the teaching load more even for the two teachers having grades two, three and four. grade three was divided and a part of the grade given to each teacher.
No changes have been made which affect grades five and six. Now that grades seven and eight are in the same building it will be possible to proportion the work among the teachers more satisfactorily than under the previous class room conditions.
TEXTS
There has been but one important change in texts and that at the South School. The Kelty books in history for grades four through six have replaced texts previously used. According to reports from the teachers these new texts with the manuals have proven most satisfactory.
It is my purpose to recommend the adoption of texts by the same authors for use at the Center School in grades four through six.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
EXPENDITURES
According to the Annual Report of the Department of Education for the year ending November 30, 1937 of the 122 towns of less than 5,000 population and not maintaining high schools, Lynnfield ranks the 31st in expenditure from local taxation per pupil in net average mem- bership for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1936. The expenditure for that year from local taxation was $32,093.70 or $93.02 per pupil.
It is evident from the above that the citizens are generous in their support of the schools.
I believe that the Committee acts wisely in the expenditure of the money appropriated for the school department. Results, as shown by records of pupils enrolled in the local schools and elsewhere, would seem to indicate that our pupils have profited by the educational opportunities offered.
ADDITIONAL CLASS ROOMS
With the Center building addition provided we now have sufficient room to care for all the Center pupils as well as the pupils from the South enrolled in grades seven and eight.
The addition provides two class rooms for grades seven and eight as well as two unfinished toilet rooms on the first or main floor. The two basement rooms are sufficiently elevated above ground that the rooms can be used for many school purposes. At the present time one room is used for additional lunch room space and a play room for the girls. The other room is used for the boys' play room, and also as a class room for visual education.
VISUAL EDUCATION
With the recent purchase of a moving picture machine for the Center School we are now well equipped to emphasize instruction by use of films in both schools.
Through the State Department of Education we are able to hire films at a very reasonable price for purposes of weekly instruction in subjects relating to literature, history, science, geography, nature study, and many other subjects. It is also possible to secure the loan of many excellent films from the large manufacturing and travel organizations.
Teachers will greatly appreciate the use of these films to supplement other available teaching materials. Pupils will enjoy this new type of instruction, realizing that the best and latest in education is presented to them through this medium.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Consideration should be given the following :
1. The employment of an extra teacher that our curriculum may be
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extended to include sewing and cooking in grades five through eight for the girls, with shop work for the boys in the same grades.
2. Extension of the work in health and physical education.
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