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The Town of Norwell lost a dear friend in the death of Rodman Booth early in 1947. Mr. Booth who directed the art work from 1929 on was one who always did more than was asked of him. He is missed by his many friends.
Enrollment
The situation, which demanded consideration of a new elementary school, namely overcrowding in the high school, has now become critical. Our high school is trying to operate under far from ideal conditions. This is now aggravated by a condition whereby we have forty-five chil- dren in grade three, and accepting our grades two and one enrollment of this year, we will have fifty and sixty-one children to care for at the third grade level for the next two years. Increased birth rate indi-
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cates this will continue for at least seven years. Since Norwell's enroll- ment went to an all time high in October, 1947. it is imperative that a new elementary building be provided at once.
In order to provide facilities for September, 1948, it appears that a double session will have to be run for one or two grades, and details are being worked on for this arrangement.
Busses
The increase of approximately seventy children from the time the bus contracts were drawn up in 1946 to the present has caused several shifts in bus routings to improve the service. The latest arrangement whereby two of the three groups taken to the Center Primary School are picked up separately from the older children is the beginning of separate transportation for children of different ages. When the total number of increases again in September additional adjustments will be necessary. If the time element cannot be worked out, an additional bus will become necessary.
The State legislature in June, 1947 passed a school transportation aid bill which has meant $5,287.90 additional revenue to Norwell in 1947. This reimbursement is based on the number of children who are transported at least one and a half miles.
The increase in the number of children has increased the amounts spent for supplies and texts beyond their already high totals. Some paper costs have tripled since 1941, and most are more than double.
Each year standard tests are given throughout the first nine grades. In 1948 we will add a test service in the high school in order to com- pare our accomplishments with other high schools in Massachusetts.
The area high school probably centering in Pembroke has been discussed at length. While there are several advantages in a larger high school, I feel that Norwell would lose more than it could gain. If the present building trend continues in the South Shore towns, then Norwell will gain whatever advantages might accrue from a larger unit through its own population growth.
In September a new course of study provided by the Department of Education was put into effect in grades one, two and three. To ac- quaint the teachers with the material involved a series of meetings was arranged in the Union, and the teachers of the same grades met for six sessions each.
During the year there was one staff meeting in which arithmetic materials and techniques were emphasized by an arithmetic specialist: and later in the year a geography demonstration featuring map and globes was arranged for all social studies teachers.
Following an established policy the Commercial Department has secured new typewriters to replace machines purchased in 1940 and 1941. In 1948 we have been assured of a very good trade-in allowance on all machines so that we can put new typewriters in place of the old machines at a cost not to exceed $55. each.
This fall there are four boys attending a vocational school, and two boys enrolled in an agricultural school as provided by the vocational act of the State. The tuition in these schools has risen to $300. per pupil, but the State reimburses one half of this to Norwell.
Again it must be emphasized that prospective applicants to colleges and other higher educational institutions should apply for entrance very early, a year ahead if possible. The colleges are advocating applying to several institutions, as they are unable to accept but a small per- centage of their applicants.
The Superintendent has sought to continue to give the maximum
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of service to each of his three towns. Of necessity considerable time must be spent in the office supervising the vast quantity of work that evolves around the running of three school systems. In the past year there have been one hundred and one evening meetings in which the Superintendent has appeared in the Union of the three towns in his official capacity. Therefore, the position has been demanding to the extreme. He appreciates it when business can be transacted at his Salmond School office, Hanover, rather than at his home.
The Superintendent appreciates the continued cooperation of all who serve in the education of the pupils of Norwell. The reports of some phases of our program follow.
Respectfully yours,
CLIFTON E. BRADLEY, Superintendent of Schools.
REPORT OF THE NORWELL HIGH AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL
To the Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Clifton E. Bradley
I herewith submit the Principal's annual report concerned with Norwell Public School, grades three through twelve.
Three courses of study, as such, were offered to pupils of the high school in September of this year, namely, the College Preparatory Course, devised to afford a preparation for the liberal arts type college and for certain post secondary professional schools and colleges; the Com- mercial Course, designed to offer a training for immediate entry into some phases of business life and serving to satisfy the entrance require- ments of most commercial schools and colleges; the General Course, offering to those pupils who have made no definite plans for continuing their education byond high school a number of subjects from which they may rather freely select those that seem to best meet individual needs.
Economic geography and home management were added to the curriculum this year. Both subjects have proved popular and successful. A non-credit class in psychology met with seniors. It is hoped that the subject, psychology, may become a full five-credit subject next year.
Adoption of new texts in junior high school social science brings the whole program in that field into better balance and makes possible a greater degree of contiguity in subject matter, grades three through eight.
The social calendar for the year included the customary functions concerned with dramatics, parties and picnics.
Coach Dixon's athletic program for both boys and girls was well organized and highly successful from all points of view. Mr. Dixon, too, has under his supervision regularly scheduled classes in physical educa- tion for all pupils in grades six through twelve. These classes are de- signed to provide corrective calisthenics and to teach proper procedures in competitive activities.
The school, through its guidance program, is attempting to deal with those factors of education not strictly of an academic nature. Perhaps the worst failure of our school-of any school-has been that we have taught children everything except that which is of prime im- portarec, namely, how to live.
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Statistics show that of every hundred school children in the United States, failure to reach mental maturity will blight the lives of thirteen. Four will end up in mental hospitals. One will turn to crime. Eight will be shattered by emotional breakdown.
Rather an appalling and not a pretty picture this, and, indeed a challenge that public education cannot longer dare to ignore.
Grades seven and eight are using as basic material for the business of developing children in their entire personalities matter prepared by the Delaware State Society for Mental Hygiene. Norwell was one of the first schools in Massachusetts to make use of the Delaware plan- a plan now recognized by our own State Department of Education as being one of real worth.
Basic material for guidance in grades nine through twelve is in- cluded in the National Forum Series. The theory and practical applica- tion of the matter here concerned is based on the realization that our present system of education is made more effective as we are able to improve our understanding of individual differences among pupils- differences in background of experience, in potentialities, in speed of learning, in outlook toward life.
Plans for a testing program have been made. Working in con- junction with Boston University a battery of tests will be administered early in 1948 to Norwell junior and senior high school pupils so that some scientific measure will be at hand of their individual interests, aptitudes, abilities and mental maturity levels.
The fundamental philosophy behind the various educational prac- tices and procedures of our school is that teaching and counseling become more effective as we, the teachers, become more skillful in sup- plying individual needs and in directing each pupil's potentialities into useful and satisfying activites.
It was the writer's personal pleasure to be elected to the Principal- ship in the spring of 1947. The ready cooperation and kindly counsel of and by the members of the School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools, the unselfish devotion to duty on the part of the faculty and staff and the constant support of parents. pupils and the public in gell- eral have made for nine very pleasant months-months which I hope have been of some constructive benefit to our school system.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK A. SMALL, Principal.
REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
Mr. Clifton E. Bradley
Superintendent of Schools
Norwell, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I have the honor to submit my first annual report as Supervisor of Art.
My objective in teaching art in the schools is as follows: first, to teach the pupils to use drawing as a means of expressing themselves freely with graphic representation; second, to instruct them in making designs which teach color and shape in beautiful patterns; third, to
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help them to appreciate all forms of beauty, as it is especially the practi- cal side of art that requires more emphasis. We need to put more effort into translating art into the daily life of the people.
I teach a lesson every week in all the grades except grades one and two, and, there, I alternate the time between the Ridge Hill School and the Center Primary School, but spend a longer period in each class. A great deal has been accomplished in paper cutting, lettering, nature work, figure drawing, color, and design.
The seventh and eighth grades have a forty-five minute period every week, and they have painted free brush designs, water color landscapes, city streets in perspective, Indian heads, and Christmas posters. I also instruct the seventh and eighth grade boys one period a week in simple mechanical drawing.
The High School art classes are very enjoyable, as is always with an elective subject. Their accomplishments have been many, including winter and summer landscapes drawn with pastels, pencil technique lessons, imaginary Halloween scenes in water color, fashions, and there has been an unlimited supply of posters lettered and illustrated for Christmas and all the School entertainments and dances.
Art has continued to establish itself more and more as a con- structive force in our educational, social, and industrial life, largely because the public school art influence has woven itself into the fabric of our school, home, and community life. It is by means of a gradual improved taste and right choices that one cultivates sensitiveness which will reflect itself in personal, appearance, better home conditions, and the quality of merchandise produced and purchased.
In conclusion, I wish to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Bradley, the School Committee, principals, teachers, and pupils for their loyalty and cooperation in making my work successful.
Respectfully submitted,
MADELEINE S. GULLIVER,
Supervisor of Art.
REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Mr. Clifton E. Bradley
Superintendent of Schools
Norwell, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Bradley :
The following is a report of the activities of the Music Department of the Norwell schools during the year 1947:
In the high school we have had an active and interested glee club group, composed of all but a few of the high school girls. In September several boys joined the group, so that we can now work on music for a mixed chorus. The glee club sang at the spring meeting of the Parent- Teachers Association and at graduation. Station WBET in Brockton invited Norwell High School to present a half-hour program in Novem- ber. Members of the junior high classes gave an original skit, and the rest of the program consisted of vocal and piano selections. We are in- debted to the staff of station WBET for giving us this interesting and valuable opportunity to broadcast.
The Junior High School Girls' Glee Club has done excellent work
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in the past year. They sang at the junior high school class day exercises in June and at the Thanksgiving Day assembly. In December it was de- decided to disband this group so that the boys of the junior high could meet with them and thus have an extra period of music each week.
The grade school teachers have continued to be most cooperative and to do splendid work in music. It is a pleasure to work with them. The classes of both primary schools presented a very enjoyable Christmas concert this year as they have done each year in the past.
Last year an attempt was made to organize a small orchestra. However, not much progress was made, due to the limited time at our disposal. This year a large number of pupils in the six upper grades have expressed the desire to play in an orchestra, and consideration might be given at this time to the securing of a part-time instrumental teacher. There is no reason why Norwell High Schoool should not develop a worth-while orchestra.
May I take this opportunity to thank you and Mr. Small for your help and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted, GERTRUDE M. REYNOLDS. Supervisor of Music.
REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Mr. Clifton E. Bradley
Superintendent of Schools
Norwell, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
As school physician. I have the pleasure of submitting the following annual report for the year 1947:
The pupils have been given their regular complete physical exam- ination, with the assistance of the school nurse and the cooperation of the respective teachers.
The general health was found to be excellent.
General hygiene was stressed, and discrepancies were duly noted and called to the attention of both the pupils and their teachers. The usual incidence of warts and adolescent skin acne was noted, and routine notices sent home to parents where treatments were indicated. Most minor correctible physical defects were noted in the first few grades. This shows a progressive response to repeated examinations and given advice. Careful examination revealed almost all students capable of participating in the full athletic program. Parents were notified in the few instances that it was thought to be inadvisable.
The incidence of colds and other contagion fortunately has been at a minimum.
The sanitation in the high school buliding has been excellent, except for the very crowded lower grades. The sanitation of the high school grounds is inadequate, as noted in my report for 1946. The incidence of so-called "athlete's foot", which is prevalent in all public showers and baths has been practically nil. This is a tribute to the clean, modern shower rooms and efficient custodial care.
The small schools continue as out-dated and over-crowded health hazards to the more susceptible younger children of the first two grades.
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There was insufficient water supply in the Center Primary School for several weeks during this fall term. Proper sanitation was impossible, and the school had to be closed on one occasion.
The school nurse, whose help has been invaluable, will submit a statistical report.
Respectfully yours,
RAYMOND G. VINAL, M. D., School Physician
REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Clifton E. Bradley
Superintendent of Schools
Norwell, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
The following is a brief statistical report of the School Nurse for the year ending December 31, 1947.
Number of visits to school 340
(These include visits made with school physician and dentist )
Number of children examined 444
(These include examinations of pre-school group)
Number of inspections 56
(These include pupils and sanitary )
Number of children found with physical defects 71
Number of children having defects corrected 57
Number of ill children taken home 167
Number of visits to homes of school children
219
Respectfully submitted,
CATHERINE A. ROE. School Nurse
REPORT OF SCHOOL DENTIST
Mr. Clifton E. Bradley Superintendent of Schools
Norwell, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I submit the following as a resumme of the dental work in the first six grades and the Pre-school Clinics.
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Permanent Fillings
277
Permanent Extractions 3
Temporary Extractions
20
Teeth Treated
73
Prophylactic Treatments
71
Completed Cases 73
Fluorine treatments for the prevention of cavities in children's teeth is receiving great attention from medical and dental research workers all over the world. These treatments are given routinely in our clinics with the hope that new cavities will be diminished.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIS B. PARSONS, D. M. D., School Dentist
Temporary Fillings
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MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1947
Boys Grade 1
5 6
7
8 9 10 11
12
13 14 15 16
17 18 Total
0 21
1
31
2
8
15 8
32
3
7 13
25
4
1 10
4 1
16
5
2
7 3
5
4
1
14
7
1
7
2
1
1
14
8
1 2 5
1
1
14
10
3
6 4
8
2
14
12
4
6
1
11
Total
9 29
23
22
18 15
11 17
11
15
13
16
10
1
210
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1947
Girls Grade
5
6
7
8
9 10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 Total
1
5
22
3
30
2
6
12
1
19
3
3 16
2
21
4
5
12
3
1
21
5
7
14
1
2
24
6
6
3
2 6
2
1
15
8
7
6
1
14
9
3
6
3
12
10
6
6
2
14
11
7
8
15
12
4
3
7
Total
5
28
18 21
21 24
11
17 11
14
16
14
3
203
413
ENROLLMENT IN THE NORWELL SCHOOLS As of October 1, 1947
Center Primary School
Ridge Hill School
Grammar Grades in High School
High School
Total
1
36
25
61
51
4
37
37
40
40
6
25
25
7
29
29
24
24
9
26
26
10
27
27
11
29
29
12
18
18
Total enrollment of schools
413
6
1
3
2
2
16
4
2 2 7
1
10
9
2
2
13
11
34
17
46
46
11
7
6
1 4 1
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ANNUAL REPORT 1948
NORWELL MASSACHUSETTS
Library use only
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In Memoriam
Mrs. William J. Leonard « Pauline >
Trustee and Librarian
William J. Leonard Memorial Library
1936 1948
In Memoriam
Mrs. Albert L. Sylvester
Amy >
Schonl Committee 1914 - 1927
First President 1920 and one of the Founders of the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association of Nortuell
See Committee Report page 53 PROPOSED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING
BUVED ITIMVON
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TOWN OF NORWELL Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Ninth Congressional District Donald W. Nicholson, Wareham
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
County Commissioners Leo F. Nourse, Chairman Bridgewater
Frederick T. Bailey No. Scituate
Elva M. Bent Brockton
Population, 1945 State Census, 2147
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ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS
SELECTMEN
A. LESTER SCOTT, Chairman Term expires 1951
JAMES A. LIDDELL Term expires 1949
RALPH H. COLEMAN Term expires 1950
ASSESSORS
RALPH H. COLEMAN, Chairman Term expires 1950
JAMES A. LIDDELL Term expires 1949
A. LESTER SCOTT Term expires 1951
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
JAMES A. LIDDELL, Chairman Term expires 1949
RALPH H. COLEMAN
Term expires 1950
A. LESTER SCOTT
Term expires 1951
HELEN E. NORRIS, Social Worker
TOWN CLERK
NELLIE L. SPARRELL
TOWN TREASURER
MARGARET CROWELL
TAX COLLECTOR
HIGHWAY SURVEYOR
DONALD C. WILDER
PERRY H. OSBORN
TREE WARDEN
MODERATOR
JOHN T. OSBORN
HERBERT A. LINCOLN
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
THOMAS S. CANN, Chairman Term expires 1949
JOHN D. R. WOODWORTH Term expires 1951
NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Secretary Term expires 1950
BOARD OF HEALTH
MINOT F. WILLIAMSON, Chairman
Term expires 1951
WILLIAM O. HENDERSON Term expires 1949
JOHN D. R. WOODWORTH
Term expires 1950
WATER COMMISSIONERS
RICHARD H. BROOKS, Chairman Term expires 1950
GEORGE F. CAVANAGH Term expires 1951
LLOYD S. WEST
Term expires 1949
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TRUSTEES OF WILLIAM J. LEONARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
PAULINE W. LEONARD Term expires 1951
ALFRED H. PROUTY Term expirse 1949
WILLIAM O. PROUTY
Term expires 1950
* VIRGINIA M. MITCHELL
*Replaced Pauline W. Leonard
APPOINTED TOWN OFFICERS
TOWN ACCOUNTANT VETERANS' BENEFITS KENNETH A. TORREY A. LESTER SCOTT, Agent
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
HARRY G. PINSON, Chairman Term expires 1949
CHARLES G. PROUTY Term expires 1950
JOSEPH B. SOUSA Term expires 1951
NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Clerk
CHIEF OF POLICE
A. LESTER SCOTT
DEPUTY CHIEF
ALAN C. VIRTUE
CONSTABLES
LLOYD B. HENDERSON
ROBERT L. MOLLA
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS
CHESTER A. BELL
JAMES K. MESHEAU
GEORGE F. CAVANAGH
ROBERT L. MOLLA
HORACE D. GAUDETTE
JOHN D. MURPHY JOHN T. OSBORN
F. HOWARD HALL
WILLIAM E. HAYES
STEVEN THOMAS
LLOYD B. HENDERSON
HUMPHREY W, TURNER
HERMAN H. KENNEY
LESTER D. WEST LLOYD S. WEST
CEMETARY COMMITTEE
WILLIAM D. JACOBS
Term expires 1951
STEWART BOWKER Term expires 1949
W. WALLACE FARRAR
Term expires 1950
JOHN G. MARLAND
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES EDMUND F. LAPHAM
ADVISORY BOARD
J. LYMAN WADSWORTH, Chairman Term expires Dec. 31, 1948
HUMPHREY W. TURNER
Term expires Dec. 31, 1948
ERNEST H. KNIGHT
Term expires Dec. 31, 1948
RALPH L. RIPLEY
Term expires Dec. 31, 1949
LYONAL D. FORKEY Term expires Dec. 31, 1949
CARLETON B. HAMBLEN Term expires Dec. 31, 1949
E. HAROLD OSBORNE Term expires Dec. 31, 1950
WILLIAM R. JORDAN
Term expires Dec. 31, 1950
EMERY N. LEONARD
Term expires Dec. 31, 1950
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
DONALD PORTER, Chief JOSEPH L. HALLETT, Clerk ROBERT O. APTS
GEORGE R. FARRAR
HAROLD S. WILDER
TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
RALPH L. RIPLEY
LESTER D. WEST
JOHN W. QUEEN
DOG OFFICERS
LLOYD B. HENDERSON
ROBERT L. MOLLA
FENCE VIEWERS
HARRY G. PINSON JAMES BERNARD SCOTT
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
MEASURER OF WOOD AND BARK
RICHARD E. CUGNASCA
BERT I. RICHARDSON
MOTH SUPERINTENDENT BURIAL AGENT
JOHN T. OSBORN
NELLIE L. SPARRELL
FOREST FIRE WARDEN
LLOYD R. FARRAR
AGENT, COUNTY AID TO AGRI- CULTURE WILLIAM D. JACOBS
CUSTODIAN OF TOWN HALL
LESTER D. WEST
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NOTICE-NORWELL VETERANS' SERVICE CENTER
The purpose of this Center is to advise and assist the veteran.
Any veteran or member of veteran's family wishing advice should contact any of the following committee members.
RAYMOND F. MERRITT THOMAS J. TOLMAN
ALAN C. VIRTUE Director JOHN D. MURPHY LORING L. WADSWORTH
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REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN
To the Citizens of Norwell:
At a Special Town Meeting held on December 13, 1948, it was voted under Article 1, to hold a Town Forum on Sunday afternoon, March 6, 1949 at 2:30, at Cushing Memorial Town Hall. All articles in the warrant will be taken up in numerical order and any questions you may wish to ask will be answered. No votes will be taken and questions only will be considered. The meeting will start at 2:30 sharp.
In a special article in the warrant it is suggested that the work of the Road Surveyor and the Water Maintenance Departments be united. It is possible that consolidation of other departments should be included. With the installation of water mains comes the need for a full time man and we have discussed this matter with the Water Commissioners. In connection with this article we would like to see a committee appointed to look into the advisability of combining these departments. All surrounding towns have town owned trucks and equipment with a salaried road surveyor. We have included this as a matter to be looked into by the committee.
Attention is called to the matter of submitting articles for the Town Warrant. At any time prior to and including January 10th, any article signed by ten registered voters may be filed with the Selectmen to be placed in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting.
The Selectmen have asked for $4,250. under Chapter 90; $3,000. of which is to be used on Grove Street and the balance of $1,250. to be used on the bridge on Tiffany Road at the Hanover-Norwell line, the Town of Hanover to furnish a like amount.
An agreement has been reached between the Selectmen and the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, whereby the Society is to turn over to the town Jacobs Pond and all of the land surrounding the pond, and the mill rights.
In the death of Mrs. Albert L. (Amy) Sylvester and Mrs. William J. (Pauline) Leonard during the past year, the town lost two very public spirited citizens. Mrs. Sylvester was a member of the School Committee for many years and also one of the founders and first president of the Visiting Nurse Association of Norwell. Mrs. Leonard was Trustee and Librarian of the library founded by her late husband and which, after his death, was voted to be known as the William J. Leonard Memorial Library.
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