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The Committee work of teachers, studying curriculum needs, has been temporarily suspended due to transportation difficulties, but this will be renewed after the war.
Most school supplies are still available, but deliveries are slow.
Immediately after the war we should make the following changes. Men should be returned to our high school faculty to assist in running the athletics and sports. Our domestic arts course should be revised and more assistance provided for the cafeteria so that the Domestic Arts teach- er may be free to teach. Our high school buses should be rerouted to take care of an extended day for those making up work and those staying for extra-curricular activities. The manual arts program should become a reality.
I appreciate the full cooperation I have received from all connected with the schools.
Respectfully yours,
CLIFTON E. BRADLEY,
REPORT OF THE NORWELL HIGH AND GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
Mr. Clifton E. Bradley, Superintendent of Schools, Norwell, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit my annual report of the activities of Norwell High and Grammar Schools:
There were very few curriculum changes during the past year since our schedule is almost identical with the suggested curriculum offered by the State Department of Education. We are stressing the particular fields suggested by the War Department. These are a more complete understand- ing of the mechanics and functions of local, state, and national govern- ments in a democracy and the American way of life. Other subjects stress the basic fundamentals of mathematics, and particular emphasis is placed on electricity and radio code in the science courses. In the study of English, spelling, an increased vocabulary, and comprehensive reading are
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all important; and more time than ever before is devoted to this part of the subject field. The use of part of each period for supervised study is working out very satisfactorily. One afternoon per week is devoted to making up work lost through absence or for other reasons. This practice has proven especially beneficial, since students receive at that time individu- al attention, which is impossible during the school day. Handwriting, under the Rinehart system, shows a gradual improvement. Briefly, our curricu- lum change has been toward a greater mastery of fundamentals in order that our graduates may have a good background regardless of what field they decide to enter upon graduation.
The extra curricular activities of the school as well as the athletic pro- gram were carried on under great difficulty. The dramatic program, how- ever, was most successful and all the dramatic performances were on an ex- tremely high plane. The highlight was the Inter-Class Play contest which was won by the senior class, but both of the other classes received an ex- tremely large vote. The plays were: "Curses, the Villian Is Foiled." an old fashioned melodrama presented by the senior class: "Are We Dress- ing?", presented by the junior class; and "The Platitudinous Pose," pre- sented by the sophomore class. The assembly programs also showed excep- tional dramatic talent with the Christmas Pageant by grades three, four, five, and six. The Thanksgiving program by the boys of grade seven gave promise of dramatic ability which may be developed in the future.
A large majority of high school students are working after school hours and during the vacation period. Many worked on farms during the past summer. Others had Victory Gardens and a large share of credit for the many fine gardens in Norwell could well go to youngsters of school age. Some worked in defense industries and most of the youngsters invest- ed in war bonds and stamps. Indeed, our entire savings program has been very gratifying. It shows the patriotic interest and an understanding of thrift on the part of the students. This fall alone from September through December, the students have purchased stamps and bonds to the amount of $1,785.70.
The socials and dances were extemely successful considering the condi- tions under which they were held. The graduation exercises were notable in that the entire program, which had a patriotic theme, was planned and written by the students themselves and a large service flag made by the girls of the class was presented to the school.
Our inter-scholastic athletic program was carried on only under ex- treme difficulty since the ban on pleasure driving made it impossible to have a regular schedule in any sports. The only surviving sport was bas- ketball for the boys' and girls' varsity teams. This winter junior varsity and junior high school schedules will have the advantage of interschol- astic competition.
It is indeed unfortunate that we have no facilities for shop training and wood working. Many of the boys are actively interested in this field and though the present work-experience of the boys is realistic and bene- ficial, shop training facilities would develop practical skills in all the boys.
In closing mv report, I wish to express my appreciation to you and to the members of the school committee for the loyal support extended to me and to the faculty for their splendid cooperation.
Respectfully yours, EDWARD J. ROGEAN
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Superintendent of Schools, Norwell, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
Pursuant to your request of December 24th, instant, I submit the following.
The general sanitary condition of school buildings is good with excep- tion of that occupied by the two lower grades which should be replaced by a modern structure equipped with air-condition heating plant and all mod- eru sanitary improvements. It is needless to state that the sanitary en- vironment of the younger pupils is of greater moment than that of the older.
The annual physical examinations for 1943 of the pupils elicited the fol- lowing: general condition of the majority of the pupils was excellent, obvi- ously proving that many of the parents were thoroughly interested in the physical welfare of their children.
A fairly high percentage of the pupils showed faulty skeletal forma- tion such as tilted pelves compensating for unequal length of lower ex- tremities, mal-formation of the chest and long bones of upper extremities. Pes planus was found in a large percentage of pupils. No cases of fungoi- dal infestation of feet or hands were found.
A majority if not all, of the above physical defects could be prevented if the parents called in a Pediatrician or took their children to a Pediatric Clinic shortly after birth, continuing monthly visits until puberty, for advice relative to Diet, prevention of diseases of childhood, etc. Preventative Medicine cannot be stressed too strongly.
Incidentally, Norwell supports a Pediatric Clinic and parents should be advised to utilize it to its utmost.
It is recommended that parents inspect their children at least once in each twenty-four (24) hours, preferably prior to sending them to school. to insure that the children are free from colds, contagious infections of skin and infestation of scalp or body by pediculi. If children show any evidence of the above named conditions they should be kept from school until well or free from a possibility of transmitting disease or parasites.
The School Nurse, the Principal and his staff are whole heartedly co-operative.
Very truly yours, J. D. R. WOODWORTH, M. D. U. S. A., Ret'd, #09224.
REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools: Norwell, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
During the past year the routine physical and dental examinations were made by the school physician and dentist. and although I assisted at these examinations, a more detailed account will be found in their reports.
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As a follow-up of the Tuberculosis Clinic which was held in Septem- ber, 1942, five children were X-rayed and given complete physical examin- ations in October. I am happy to report their condition was satisfactory, and they need not return for examination for two years.
The summer round-up and pre-school Dental Clinics held during the summer months presented the usual excellent opportunity for parents to have a complete health check-up of their children who were entering school for the first time in September. The interest shown by the parents, and the results obtained as a result of these conferences seems sufficient evidence of their importance in the school-health program.
If parents will cooperate with us and keep their children home from school when they have colds, or symptoms of any illness, it will help con- trol many of the communicable diseases, particularly those rampant during the winter and spring months.
I wish to thank all members of the school system for their interest and assistance, because without it I could accomplish very little.
Respectfully, CATHERINE A. ROE, R. N., School Nurse.
REPORT OF SCHOOL DENTIST
Superintendent of Schools, Norwell, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
I submit the following figures as a summary of the dental work done in the schools from January 1 to December 31, 1943.
Number of fillings in Deciduous Teeth 130
Number of fillings in Permanent Teeth 313
Number of Extractions Permanent Teeth 3
Number of Extractions Deciduous Teeth 41
Teeth Treated 96
Prophylaxis Treatments 131
Completed Cases 124
Most of the work is confined to the lower six grades.
Pre-school work was carried on in June and July, which is not included in the above summary. Fifteen cases were completed.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIS B. PARSONS, D. M. D. School Dentist.
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REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
Mr. Clifton E. Bradley, Superintendent of Schools,
Norwell, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
The following is my report for the Art Department of the Norwell Schools:
The courses in Mechanical Drawing and Drafting at the High School level continued as my major concern during 1943. I have noted in my re- ports for 1941 and 1942 the trend toward increased enrollments in these courses. I am pleased to report that a few girls are also taking advantage of the program during the present school year (1943-1944). From a purely practical viewpoint I feel that girls, who are interested in a technical education, will benefit from a course in Mechanical Drawing. The draft- ing rooms of many war plants employ women and in the post-war period it appears that there will be room for women designers as well as men.
At the Junior High School level we have a course in Elementary Me- chanical Drawing for the boys of the Eighth Grade.
The following boys and girls won prizes for posters made in our schools and submitted to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Annual Poster Contest: Nancy Haskins, Christos Murphy, Betty Hayes and Phyllis Thomas.
The stepped-up tempo of war living and war conditions leave but little time to do the art aids that were done formerly, such as posters for vari- cus school and community organizations. However, with the cheerfulness of youth and with many eager young hands to help, the usual extra work seems to get done, somehow.
I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to the School Committee and to the other members of our school department for their continued loyalty and cooperation. I also wish to thank you for your aid and interest in my work.
Sincerely yours, H. RODMAN BOOTH, Supervisor of Art.
REPORT OF MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Mr. Clifton E. Bradley,
Superintendent of Schools,
Norwell, Massachusetts,
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit my report as Supervisor of Music in the schools of Norwell.
Music, as one of the arts, is taught in our public schools because of the joy and satisfaction it brings to our school children. The appreciation of good music is the goal of all musical activities in our schools. One of the best methods of fostering this appreciation is through performance.
The foundation of music, Time, Tone, and Rhythm, is taught in the lower grades through art and rote songs. No grades are more important
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than the first three, and in order to achieve our later objectives a sound foundation of vocal ability, rhythmic response, ear training, and sight- singing must be laid in these early grades. Two part singing is introduced in the fourth grade and is developed in the fifth, and three-part music is introduced in the sixth grade. Each teacher has an outline of the work to be covered and is instructed how to follow it.
In the seventh and eighth grades, vocal music is built upon the founda- tion laid in the elementary schools. Chorus singing is emphasized. This year we have introduced a new schedule which includes two meetings each week of both grades. One period is used to develop an interest in the his- tory of music and the appreciation of good music, the other period is used for the development of good tone quality, enunciation, and interpretation. Material is selected which is adapted to the age of the pupil and to the needs of the voices of this adolescent period.
The Girls' Glee Club is a strong organization which is doing splendid work, and their response is much appreciated.
This December, the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grades presented a Christmas operetta. Much credit is due the teachers for the splendid work they did in presenting the children in this type of musical perform- ance. The enjoyment and benefits which the children derive from such an undertaking certainly make it worth while.
The cooperative attitude of the Superintendent, School Committee, Principals, and Teachers is recognized and gratefully acknowledged.
Respectfully submitted,
ESTHER SEAVERNS MYERS, Supervisor of Music.
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MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1943
BOYS
Age Grade
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Total
1
2
10
2
2
16
2
3
4
3
10
3
2
9
3
1
1
16
4
1
4
5
3
13
5
3
9
2
2
16
6
3
8
15
7
4
3 9
2 3
2
1
18
9
4
6
1
1
12
10
4
5
1
10
11
4
2
6
12
1
4
4
9
Total
2
13
8
15
10
18
18
20
16
15
13
9
4
161
GIRLS
Age Grade
5
6 7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Total
1
5
10
2
17
2
5
2
3
10
3
6
14
21
4
5
3
1
16
5
4
8 5
5
1
11
7
10
6
16
8
1
4
5
2
1
13
9
9
4
1
14
10
9
9
2
1
21
11
4
7
11
12
7
4
11
Total
5
15
10
22
12
15
18
12
14
15
15
16
5
175
4 11
20
8
3
1 7
2
14
6
16/ 175 336
TEACHING STAFF STATISTICS
Name
Years Exp. Before Sept. 1, 1943
Education
Years Attendance Beyond H. S.
Degree
Subjects Taught
H. Rodman Booth
14
Designers Art; Harvard; B. U.
4
Diploma
Art
W. Wallace Bush
2
Springfield; U. of Pittsburg; U. of
9
B. S.
Social Studies
Grace Cole
21
Bridgewater
2
Diploma
Grade 5
Dorothy Dondero
0
Wheelock
4
B. S. Ed.
Grade 1
Marion Joyce
16
Tufts
4
A. B.
Languages
Regina Maguire
0
Emmanuel
4
A. B.
Mathematics
Anna McAvenia
3
Sam Houston
4
A. B.
English
Esther S. Myers
3
N. Ed. Con. of Music
4
Diploma
Music
Gunhild Milbery
8
Bridgewater
2
Diploma
Grade 2 and Prin.
Edith Miller
121
R. I. College of Ed.
2
Diploma
Grade 3
Frances W. Olson
23
Framingham
4
B. S. Ed.
Domestic Arts
Ella Osborn
31
Boston University
1
Grade 4
Esther Ryder
21
Hyannis
4 B. S. Ed.
Science
Ethel Sproul
4
Framingham
2
Diploma
Grade 6
Lois Turner
21
Bridgewater; B. U.
4
Diploma
Commercial
Edward Rogean
8 Tufts
5 B. S. Ed .; Ed. M.
Principal
Clifton E. Bradley
18 Colgate U .; B. U .; Brown U .; R. I. College of Ed.
52 B. S. M. Ed.
Superintendent
Budapest ; Meadville ; U. of C .; B. U.
B. D.
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ENROLLMENT IN NORWELL SCHOOLS As of October 1, 1943
Grade
Center Primary School
Norwell Grammar School
High School
1
33
2
20
3
37
4
29
5
30
6
26
7
36
8
31
9
26
10
31
11
17
12
20
Totals
53
122
161
Total enrollment of schools
336
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In Memoriam
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"Greater love hath no man than this --- That a man lay down his life for his Country."
In Memoriam
EDWARD J. McGALL
ENLISTED NAVY JANUARY 9, 1942 RECEIVED MEDICAL DISCHARGE
ENLISTED U. S. MERCHANT MARINE LOST AT SEA JULY 25, 1944
GEORGE F. SMITH, JR.
ENTERED SERVICE FEBRUARY 27, 1941
RATING STAFF SERGEANT, U. S. ARMY Co. A., 328TH INF., 26TH DIV.
KILLED IN FRANCE NOVEMBER 21, 1944
SAMUEL TURNER, JR.
P.F.C., Co. H., 120TH INF., 30TH DIV. BORN NORWELL MAY 14, 1922 ENTERED SERVICE NOVEMBER 11, 1942 MARRIED JUNE 15, 1943 KILLED IN FRANCE JULY 16, 1944
JOSEPH F. MERRITT
TOWN CLERK, 1902 - 1942 TOWN TREASURER, 1909 - 1915 BOARD OF HEALTH, 1920 - 1942 LEGISLATURE, 1910
OUR HONOR ROLL
ADAMS, FREDERICK H. ADAMS, JOHN J. ANDERSON, RUSSELL
ANDERSON, ROLAND E.
ANDERSON, STANLEY G. ARVIDSON, HERBERT E., JR.
BAILEY, WILLIAM L. R. BAIRD, CAMERON M.
BEACH, GEORGE V.
BEACH, NORMAN T.
BEACH, RAYMOND F.
BECK, JOHN W. BENNETT, JOHN J. BERNARD, ANTHONY M. BERNARD, GEORGE T.
BITTENBENDER, STEVEN
BITTENBENDER, THOMAS A.
BOUTINON, JACQUES C. R.
BREWSTER, ALEXANDER C.
BREWSTER, DONALD E.
BROUGHTON, HARRY
BROUGHTON, JOHN N. JR.
BROWN, MATTHEW A.
BUCKLEY, JOSEPH M., JR.
BURNS, DONALD G.
BURNS, RALPH W.
BURNSIDE, DONALD L. BURNSIDE, KENNETH L. CARCHIA, ROBERT CAREY, JAMES A.
CARL, LEO H. CARLETON, HAYWOOD C. CAVANAUGH, GEORGE F. CHATER, CHARLES H. CLOUGH, JOHN M.
COOMBS, ELIZABETH G. COOMBS, LEE H.
CROMBIE, CHARLES H. CROWELL, PRESCOTT H. CRUFF, FREDERICK E. CUMMINGS, NORMA CUMMINGS, RICHARD
DEFABIO, FRANK P. DEFABIO, JOHN J. DEMARCHI, JOHN L.
DEMARS, LESLIE C. DEMARS, RODNEY E. DES GRANGES, DONALD, JR. DILLON, SCHUYLER, SR. DILLON, SCHUYLER, JR. DILLON, WILLIAM W. DONNELLAN, EDWARD G. DONNELLAN, FRANCIS A., JR. DUTTON, RALEIGH DYER, FRANCIS L.
DYER, THEODORE M., JR. DWYER, NEIL D. EDWARDS, WILLIAM B. EKSTROM, JOHN P. EKSTROM, VERA M.
FARMER, PAUL K. FARRAR, ELLSWORTH L.
FARRAR, HARLAND W.
FENECK, AUGUSTINE A.
FENGER, CHRISTIAN
FENGER, FREDERICK A.
FIOCCA, JOSEPH V. FIOCCA, RUDOLPH V.
FOGG, HELEN FREDRICKSON, CARL F. FREDRICKSON, HERBERT, N. GAFFNEY, EARLE C.
GAULEY, DAVID J. GAULEY, RUSSELL E. GOLDMAN, ALBERT
GORDON, ANDREW G. GUTHRIE, PERCY A. HACKETT, ROBERT N. HALL, FREDERICK H., JR. HALL, JOHN MILLER, 3RD HALLAREN, WILLIAM D.
HAMBLEN, JOHN B. HAMBLEN, WILLIAM HANSON, GEORGE W. HARDWICK, LEMUEL F., JR. HARDWICK, STAFFORD L. HASKINS, WILLIAM C. HAYES, WILLIAM E. HENDERSON, RICHARD W. HENDERSON, STANLEY W. HERSEY, WILLIAM A. HENNESSEY, FREDERICK L.
HINES, FRANCIS D. HINES, MARY Y. HILLS, JOHN T. HILLS, LAWRENCE HOLDEN, HENRY H. HOWES, LEONARD E. HUNT, ERNEST G. JACOBS, LORING H. JOSEPH, ELEANOR JUDD, GEORGE, JR. KEEFE, PAUL W. KENYON, ROBERT D., JR.
KING, JAMES T. KNIGHT, ERNEST H. LAPHAM, ALBERT E. LEAVITT, THOMAS, JR. LILEY, WARREN E. LITCHFIELD, RALPH E.
OUR HONOR ROLL
MACDONALD, JAMES F., JR. MAGOUN, EVERETT C.
ROSEBACH, FREDERICK J. Ross, JAMES T.
MAKOWSKI, THEODORE
ROUNDS, CHARLES E.
MARLAND, WILLIAM D.
ROUNDS, FRANK W., JR.
MAXWELL, ANDREW J.
SANDBERG, ROBERT S.
MAYBURY, HOWARD C., JR.
MAYBURY, ROBERT C.
MCARDELL, EDMUND JOSEPH
SHEARER, HOWARD A., JR.
SHEARER, LAWRENCE B. SIMPSON, MALCOLM L. SMELLIE, PETER J.
MERRITT, WARREN P.
MERRITT, RAYMOND F.
MESHEAU, WILLIAM L.
MOLLA, NATALE A.
MOREY, FREDERICK A.
MOSKOWITZ, DANIEL J.
MOSKOWITZ, HARRY N.
MOTT, LAWRENCE S.
STODDARD, EVERETT S.
MOTT, ROBERT A.
STRACHAN, EDWARD G.
MURRAY, LLOYD A., JR.
STRACHAN, JOHN W.
MURRAY, MAURICE
SYLVESTER, RICHARD D.
MUTHER, WALTER P.
SYLVESTER, ROBERT
MYERS, HAROLD W.
THOMAS, STEPHEN
NELSON, GORDON C.
TIBBETTS, ROBERT OTIS
NEWCOMB, LAWRENCE E., JR.
TINGLEY, CHARLES A.
NEWCOMB, ROBERT D.
TOLMAN, ARTHUR M.
NICKERSON, MARGARET
TOLMAN, THOMAS J.
NORRIS, WILLIAM B. OAKMAN, DONALD L. OSBERG, WILLARD F.
TORREY, LINWOOD E.
OSBORNE, FRANK H., JR.
OSBORNE, WESLEY H., JR.
PARADIS, FRANCIS J.
*TURNER, SAMUEL, JR. TURNER, WILLIAM H. VAN NESS, JOHN W.
PARADIS, JOSEPH P.
PARADIS, LEO F. PARADIS, PAUL
WADSWORTH, LORING L.
PARADIS, THOMAS A., JR.
WEARE, LLOYD C., JR.
PETERSON, RUSSELL S.
WEATHERBY, WILLIAM J. C.
PIKE, CHARLES C.
WELLBAND, RICHARD J. WENNERMER, JOSEPH, JR.
POWER, T. CURTIS
WHITE, BERNARD W. WHITE, EDSON L.
PROUTY, WENDALL H.
QUEEN, JOHN W., JR.
REPPLIER, BANNING
RICE, EDWARD A.
WHITING, RICHARD H.
RICE, MICHEAL J.
WICKERSHAM, CORWIN, JR.
ROBBINS, GORDON DEM.
WILDER, QUENTON S.
ROBERTSON, JAMES W.
WRIGHT, HOBART
ROLFE, LYLE H.
YOUNG, HAROLD A.
ROMAN, J. FREDERICK
ZUCKER, RUTH VIRGINIA
Any additions or corrections should be reported to the Board of Selectmen.
*SMITH, GEORGE F., JR. SNOWDALE, LLOYD W. SNOWDALE, WALTON C. SOULE, LAWRENCE SOUSA, LINWOOD P.
SOUSA, RAYMOND J. SPOVILD, HERBERT L.
MURPHY, JOSEPH W.
STRACHAN, GEORGE A.
TORREY, ARTHUR G.
TORREY, RUSSELL A.
TRAVI, VINCENT W.
VINAL, RAYMOND G.
PIRO, ANTONIO
WHITE, LLOYD A. WHITING, MALCOLM E.
SCOTT, VIRGINIA
SEELY, ALEXANDER M.
*MCGALL, EDWARD J. MERRITT, EMERSON S. MERRITT, HARRY A.
TOWN OF NORWELL Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Ninth Congressional District Charles L. Gifford, Barnstable
Second Councillor District Clayton L. Havey, 140 Church Street, West Roxbury
Norfolk and Plymouth Senatorial Districts Newland H. Holmes, 83 Webb Street, Weymouth
Third Plymouth Representative District Nathaniel Hurwitz, Cohasset
INDEX
Assessors
Page
78
Board of Health 74
Board of Fire Engineers 72
Board of Public Welfare 42
Committee Appointed Under Article 15 75
Committee on Revision of Zoning By-Laws 40
Dog Officer
77
Highway Surveyor 73
In Memoriam-Pictures-Honor Roll 1-8
35
Income Cemetery Trust Funds
Inspector of Animals
77
James Library
72
Norwell Committee on Public Safety 39
School Committee 82
Sealer of Weights and Measures 76
Selectmen's Report
12
Special Committee-New Primary School 80
Tax Collector
36
Town Accountant
13
Balance Sheet 32
Town Clerk's Report 47
10
Town Officers
Town Treasurer
34
Tree Warden 38
Visiting Nurse Association 45
William J. Leonard Memorial Library 73
Zoning By-Laws Appeal Board 74
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NINETY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT
ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS SELECTMEN
A. LESTER SCOTT, Chairman
Term expires 1945
JAMES A. LIDDELL
Term expires 1946
RALPH H. COLEMAN
Term expires 1947
ASSESSORS
RALPH H. COLEMAN, Chairman
Term expires 1947
JAMES A. LIDDELL
Term expires 1946
A. LESTER SCOTT
Term expires 1945
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
JAMES A. LIDDELL, Chairman
Term expires 1946
A. LESTER SCOTT
Term expires 1945
RALPH H. COLEMAN
Term expires 1947
HELEN E. NORRIS, Clerk
TOWN CLERK NELLIE L. SPARRELL
MARGARET CROWELL
TAX COLLECTOR
HIGHWAY SURVEYOR PERRY H. OSBORN
TREE WARDEN
JOHN T. OSBORN
MODERATOR CECIL E. WHITNEY
TOWN ACCOUNTANT KENNETH A. TORREY
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
JAMES P. HALL, Chairman
Term expires 1945
HORACE D. GAUDETTE
NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Secretary
Term expires 1946 Term expires 1947
BOARD OF HEALTH
MINOT F. WILLIAMSON, Chairman
Term expires 1945
WILLIAM O. HENDERSON
Term expires 1946
JOHN D. R. WOODWORTH
Term expires 1947
TRUSTEES OF WILLIAM J. LEONARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
PAULINE W. LEONARD
ALFRED H. PROUTY
WILLIAM O. PROUTY
Term expires 1945 Term expires 1946 Term expires 1947
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
HARRY G. PINSON, Chairman
Term expires 1946
CHARLES G. PROUTY
Term expires 1947 Term expires 1945
NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Clerk
JOSEPH B. SOUSA
CHIEF OF POLICE A. LESTER SCOTT
DEPUTY CHIEF ALAN C. VIRTUE
TOWN TREASURER
DONALD C. WILDER
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SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS
CHESTER A. BELL
ROBERT L. MOLLA
RALPH H. COLEMAN
JOHN T. OSBORN
LLOYD B. HENDERSON
BERT I. RICHARDSON
JAMES A. LIDDELL
LESTER D. WEST
RICHARD H. BROOKS LAWRENCE E. NEWCOMB
HOWARD A. DELANO
HORACE D. GAUDETTE
EVERETT F. OSBORNE JOHN STRACHAN
JOHN G. MARLAND
JOHN D. MURPHY
HUMPHREY W. TURNER LLOYD S. WEST
JOHN WINSKE
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
WILLIAM D. JACOBS
WILFRED C. BOWKER
W. WALLACE FARRAR
Term expires 1945 Term expires 1946 Term expires 1947
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES EDWIN S. PARKER-resigned CHARLES H. BALDWIN
CONSTABLE
LLOYD B. HENDERSON
ADVISORY BOARD
JAMES H. BARNARD, Chairman Term expires Dec. 31, 1947
FRED R. BURNSIDE
Term expires Dec. 31, 1947
THEODORE M. DYER
Term expires Dec. 31, 1947
HENRY C. FORD
Term expires Dec. 31, 1945
ALAN C. VIRTUE
Term expires Dec. 31, 1945
J. LYMAN WADSWORTH
Term expires Dec. 31, 1945
JARED A. GARDNER
Term expires Dec. 31, 1946
W. WALLACE FARRAR
Term expires Dec. 31, 1946
WILLIAM D. JACOBS
Term expires Dec. 31, 1946
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
DONALD PORTER GEORGE R. FARRAR JOSEPH L. HALLETT, Clerk
TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
RALPH L. RIPLEY
LESTER D. WEST
JOHN W. QUEEN
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS MEASURER OF WOOD AND BARK BERT I. RICHARDSON
RICHARD E. CUGNASCA
FENCE VIEWERS
HARRY G. PINSON JAMES BERNARD SCOTT
CUSTODIAN OF TOWN HALL LESTER D. WEST
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NINETY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN
It is with sincere regret that our Honor Roll bears Gold Stars beside the names of three Norwell boys, namely: Samuel Turner, Jr., who was killed in action on the battlefields of France, July 16, 1944; George F. Smith, Jr., killed in action in France November 21, 1944; and Edward Joseph McGall, lost at sea, July 25, 1944.
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We take this opportunity to thank the American Legion Post 192 and the American Legion Auxiliary for their timely gifts of two service flags to the town. One has been placed in the auditorium of the Cushing Memo- rial Town Hall and the other now waves under the National Emblem on the flag-pole outside.
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