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36 returned to owners.
19 dogs killed by autos.
459 complaints investigated.
23 hens killed by dogs. 9 pigs killed by dogs.
At this time I wish to thank the Police Department and court for their assistance to me.
CHARLES H. MELENDY, Dog Officer
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK AND FOOD
To the Honorable Board of Health,
Town of Reading
Gentlemen :
The inspectors of the local milk supply and dairies handling the same has been conducted along the same lines as of previous years. That is, it has consisted of the collecting and analysis of milk samples for their butter-fat, solids and bacteria contents, also in the inspection of the barns, utensils and the milk-rooms in which the milk is handled.
There were 62 samples of milk collected and analyzed, with sat- isfactory results in the majority of cases.
36 licenses were issued to sell milk.
The inpection of the local food supply has consisted of the inspec- tion of the premises where food is stored and handled, such as markets, grocery stores, bakeries, restaurant and roadside stands.
Such inspections were made during the year and in most cases con- ditions were found to be satisfactory.
Yours respectfully,
CARL M. SMITH, Inspector of Milk and Food
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Reading
Gentlemen :
The following is a tabulation of the work completed by the De- partment of Weights and Measures of the Town of Reading for the year 1942 :
Work Performed from Jan. 1, 1942 to Dec. 31, 1942, Inclusive
Adjusted Sealed Condemned
1. Scales
Platform, over 10,000 lbs.
3
Platform, 5,000 to 10,000 1bs.
2
Platform, 100 to 5,000 lbs.
6
10
Counter, under 100 1bs.
6
17
Spring, 100 to 5,000 1bs.
1
Spring, under 100 1bs.
16
28
1
Computing, under 100 1bs.
18
39
Person, weigher, slot
1
Prescription
3
4
2. Weights
Avoirdupois
79
Apothecary
64
6
Metric
19
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3. Volumetric Measures
Liquid Measures
Adjusted Sealed Condemned 2
Dry Measures
4
4. Automatic Liquid-Measuring Devices
Gasoline Pumps
9
56
Gasoline Meter Systems
9
56
5. Linear Measures Yard Sticks
15
67
400
7
Trial Weighings and Measurements of Commodities Sold or Put Up For Sale
Total No. No. Tested Correct Under
Incorrect
Over
Bread
12
10
2
Butter
8
8
Coal, in paper bags
6
4
1
1
Dry Commodities
26
24
2
Grain and Feed
10
10
Meat and Provisions
6
5
1
Potatoes
15
.12
2
1
83
73
3
7
Summary of Inspections
No.
Paper and Fibre Cartons
1
Pedlers' Licenses
2
Marking of Bread
3
Marking of Food Packages
8
Marking of Coal in Paper Bags
2
Transient Vendors
2
Clinical Thermometers
1
Ice Scales
1
Junk Scales
2
Retest of Gasoline Devices After Sealing
3
Respectfully submitted,
CARL M. SMITH,
Sealer of Weights and Measures
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES
For the Year 1942
To the Citizens of the Town of Reading :
The Cemetery Trustees submit their annual report as follows :
The Board organized for the year by electing Clarence C. White as Chairman and Fred L. Nutter as Secretary. William P. Pierpont was re-appointed Superintendent.
The report of Superintendent Pierpont, approved by the Trustees and appended hereto, covers very fully the work carried on during the year. The Trustees feel that the excellent condition of both Ceme- teries reflect the efficient management of the Superintendent and the loyalty and faithfulness of his assistants.
The appropriation for the year was $9,800.00 for maintenance of Laurel Hill and Forest Glen Cemeteries. $1,000.00 was transferred from the Cemetery Reserve Fund to assist in carrying on the work of the Department.
The maintenance of Laurel Hill Cemetery and the maintenance and development of Forest Glen Cemetery have been supervised carefully by the Trustees, with a view to keeping within these appropriations.
Respectfully submitted,
CLARENCE C. WHITE, Chairman FRED L. NUTTER, Secretary HARRY C. BARR,
ARTHUR MICHELINI,
FRANK LEE EDGERLEY, JAMES W. FAIRCHILD,
Board of Cemetery Trustees
LAUREL HILL AND FOREST GLEN CEMETERIES
Report for 1942
To the Board of Cemetery Trustees,
Town of Reading, Mass. Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my fifteenth annual report as Superintendent of Cemeteries, ending December 31, 1942.
The general routine of Cemetery work has been carefully followed and kept up during the season and the results have been most satis- factory.
The spring season's activities commenced the middle of March with fertilizing, building memorial foundations and other work in gen-
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eral. Due to the heavy spring rainfall that continued well into the season, we started mowing April 24th with seven men, gradually in- creasing the force to twelve during the month of May and part of June, as it was necessary to keep the grass cut regularly on perpetual and annual care lots. On June 12th the working force was reduced to six men, who carried on the work in both Cemeteries the remainder of the season.
In Laurel Hill Cemetery, the garage roof was reshingled, the south side of the Shop was reclapboarded and the buildings were painted. The urns, hydrants and annual care signs were painted. Hedges, shrubs and stepping stones were trimmed, the trees were pruned and dead wood was removed. The leaves were raked and cleaned up in the fall. This is one of the biggest jobs of the season, taking from five to six weeks to complete.
There were sixty-seven interments in Laurel Hill Cemetery during the year. Ninety-four sunken graves were repaired and fifteen winter graves were graded and seeded this spring. Sixty-four lots were re- loamed and seeded and three monument and twenty-three marker foun- dations were built. Seven lots, eight adult graves and one baby grave were sold this year, and one grave was used by the Welfare Depart- ment. Five old lots and three single graves were placed under per- petual care.
In conjunction with the regular maintenance and upkeep of Forest Glen Cemetery, we have continued to follow a line of improvement and embellishment. Nine Schwedleri maple trees and one rock maple tree were planted at the west section of the Cemetery and three evergreens were set in the Oval to take the place of those stolen during the sum- mer. The house in the Cemetery was painted and the flag pole on the Legion Plot had two coats of paint.
One hundred and fifty cement lot bounds were made for Forest Glen Cemetery and four monument and six marker foundations were built. There were six interments during the year and three lots and three single graves were sold.
There has been no progress made on the W. P. A. Project during this year. As the W. P. A. is to be discontinued February 1, 1943, there will be no further development in this section for some time.
We have a sufficient number of two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight grave lots now saleable in Forest Glen Cemetery to last for sev- eral years. The numerous beds of flowering shrubs and evergreens, flowering crabs and additional trees planted in various sections all con- tribute to make the Cemetery very attractive.
William H. Manning, one of the permanent employees of the Ceme-
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tery Department since 1928, reached the age limit January 28th and was retired on a pension.
With this report I have covered the general operation of the year's work of this Department. The financial statement will appear in the report of the Town Accountant.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM P. PIERPONT, Superintendent
REPORT OF THE CUSTODIAN OF SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' GRAVES
Reading, Massachusetts Jan. 1, 1943
The Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Reading
I hereby submit my report for 1942 as Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves.
The following Veterans have passed away during the year 1942: World War
Lot. No. 106, Emma F. O'Neill, Yeoman (F), 46 years, died Mar. 25, 1942, buried Mar. 28, 1942.
Lot. No. 1013, Richard L. Gerg, 52 years, died April 24, 1942, buried Apr. 28, 1942.
Lot. No. 1161, Chauncy Brooks, 50 years, died July 5, 1942, buried July 9, 1942.
Lot. No. 1102, Howard P. Newhall, 48 years, died Nov. 15, 1942, buried Nov. 17, 1942.
All burials in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
There were twenty-two graves and one lot repaired in Laurel Hill Cemetery during 1942.
$ 600.00
Appropriation
Pay Roll $ 497.00
103.00
Repairs to Lots
$ 600.00 $ 600.00
Respectfully submitted, HARRY A. TURNER, Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves, Town of Reading, Mass. .
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Reading, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit the annual report of the Police Department for the Town of Reading for the year ending December 31, 1942.
Arrests for the Year 1942-208
Males, 203; Females, 5; Adults, 179; Minors, 29; Residents, 93; Non Residents, 115; American Born, 183; Foreign Born, 25.
Causes of Arrests
Drunkenness, 74; Assault and Battery, 7; Non Support, 12; Lar- ceny, 4; Insane, 3; Breaking and Entering, Day Time, 2; Breaking and Entering, Night Time, 2; Delinquent Children, 5; Attempt to Murder, 1; Assault with a Dangerous Weapon on Two Police Officers, 2; Capias, 8; Runaways, 6; Bad Checks, 2; Fire Without Permit, 1; Out of Town Warrants, 3; Lewd and Lascivious, 2; Operating after Revo- cation, 1; Automobile Violations, 64; Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, 9. Total Arrests for the Year 1942, 208.
Disposition of Cases in Courts
Fines, 76; Released, 53; Turned over to Out of Town Officers, 23; House of Correction, 5; House of Correction, Suspended, 8; States Prison, 1; State Farm, Suspended, 1; State Hospital, Danvers, 1; Ly- man School, Suspended, 1; Worcester State Hospital, 1; Held for Grand Jury, 3; Complaint Withdrawn, 1; Continued, 8; Dismissed (In Navy), 1; Dismissed, 3; Ordered to Pay $5.00 Each Week, 1; Ordered to Pay $8.00 Each Week, 1; On File, 16; Without Finding, 1; De- faulted, 1; Appealed, 1; Not Guilty, 1. Total cases disposed of 208.
Amounts of Fines Imposed by Courts
1 Fine, $200.00; 1 Fine, $100.00; 2 Fines $75.00, $150.00; 11 Fines $50.00, $550.00; 4 Fines $35.00, $140.00; 5 Fines $25.00, $125.00; 8 Fines $20.00, $160.00; 16 Fines $15.00, $240.00; 16 Fines $10.00, $160.00; 11 Fines $5.00, $55.00.
Valuation of Properties Stolen and Recovered
Value of Property Reported as Stolen in Reading $ 4,129.67
Value of Property Recovered in Reading 3,393.29
Value of Property Recovered for Out of Town Officers 800.00
Total Value of Properties Recovered Year 1942 $ 4,193.29
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Miscellaneous Services Rendered by the Police Department
The major items of police service are indicated in the foregoing tables, however, a wide variety of incidental services which occupy much of the department's time and attention is summarized as follows :
Cases investigated, 394; transients put up, 21; buildings found open and secured, 199; special messages delivered after hours, 143; children reported lost, found and turned over to parents, 45; windows found open, 52; street lights found out and reported, 7; summons delivered, 160; dead bodies cared for, 3; fires covered, 20; vacant houses of people away inspected, 154; property found outside and brought to Station, 26; defective road conditions reported, 9; accidents to police officers, 3; cases investigated with and for out of town officers, 23; persons found straying and brought to their home, 9; wires reported down, 4; bicycles found and restored to owners, 4; man-hole covers reported off, 2; sickness signs placed, 3; Boston & Maine signals out and noti- fied, 1; holes in sidewalks reported, 3; tacks on street reported, 1; water leaks reported, 6; hydrants broken reported, 4; lanterns placed in dangerous places, 2; dogs shot, 1; 20 persons reported missing dur- ing the year all have returned to their home except 1; convoys es- corted, 3; trips to tower, Wakefield St., 22; trips to pumping station, 2; finger printing defense workers by Officer Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, 102 hours.
Automobile Accidents
Total number of automobile accidents for year 1942, 118; accidents involving property damage, 84; accidents involving personal injury, 41; accidents involving persons taken to doctors, 38; fatal accidents, 1; dogs struck or killed by automobiles, 30.
Mileage on Automobile Units
Cruiser No. 1, Plymouth Sedan travelled 37,341 miles; Cruiser No. 2, Ford Sedan travelled 25,282 miles, replaced Sept. 8th by Plymouth Sedan which has travelled 8,157 miles to Dec. 31st; Packard Sedan has travelled 3,835 miles; ambulance has travelled 2,989 miles, making a total mileage covered by all units for the year 1942, 77,604 miles.
Police Ambulance Records
Received in payment for use of ambulance and turned over to Town Treasurer for year 1942, $410.00.
During the year 1942, the police made the following trips with the ambulance :
Winchester Hospital, 48; Town Limits, 14; Baker Memorial Hos- pita1, 4; Tewksbury State Hospital, 2; New England Sanitarium, 2;
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Choate Memorial Hospital, 12; St. John's Hospital, 11; Mass. General Hospital, 21; Ring Sanitarium, 1; Lowell General Hospital, 1; Carney Hospital, 6; Osteopathy Hospital, 5; Mass. Memorial Hospital, 2; Chelsea Naval Hospital, 1; Melrose Hospital, 4; Malden Hospital, 1; Beth Israel Hospital, 2; Wakefield Con. Home, 3; Good Samaritan Hospital, 1; Cambridge Hospital, 1; Waltham State Hospital, 1; Need- ham, 1; Jamaica Plain, 1; Lawrence General Hospital, 1; Boston City Hospital, 1; Medford Hospital, 1; Soldiers Home Hospital, Chelsea, 1. Total trips made by police ambulance for the year 1942, 149.
Conclusion
At this time I wish to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the Judges of our District Court, the Clerks of our Courts, our local Press, and all others who have assisted in promoting the welfare of this Department, also the members of this Department for what they have done.
Respectfully submitted, JEREMIAH CULLINANE, Chief of Police, Reading, Mass.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARM
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit the report of the Fire Alarm Department for 1942.
The system has given satisfactory service the past year and the overhead construction is in very good condition.
Due to government restrictions on material no underground cable was installed but some underground conduit has been laid where new sidewalk construction was being done.
A fire alarm switchboard for more circuits is needed and it is hoped that one can be installed after the emergency has passed.
I wish to thank the members of your board for their co-operation and all others who have been of assistance.
Respectfully submitted, CHIEF HUGH L. EAMES, Superintendent of Fire Alarm
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EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :
The 1942 report of the Reading Fire Department is hereby sub- mitted :
IN MEMORIAM CAPTAIN WILLIAM H. VANHORN Died July 8, 1942 38 Years a Member of the Reading Fire Department
Manual Force
The manual force consists of 9 permanent men, including the chief, and 23 call men.
Lieutenant Charles H. Heselton was appointed to the vacancy caused by the death of Captain William H. VanHorn. Herbert L. Rob- ertson was appointed Lieutenant. James S. Perry was appointed a per- manent man and Nelson P. O'Brien was made a military substitute dur- ing the absence of Albert C. Maxwell who enlisted in the U. S. Coast Guard.
Two call men, Clifford E. Litchfield and Bernard Schimpfke, were granted leaves of absence while serving with the U. S. Army. Sub- stitutes have been appointed in their places.
Many call men have taken positions in defense work and their places have been filled as far as men are available, but the department faces a serious shortage of man power.
Apparatus
At the Central Fire Station are located :
Chief's Car, Packard, purchased 1937; Engine 1, Seagrave, 1,000 gal. pump, purchased 1934; Engine 3, Seagrave, 600 gal. pump, purchased 1929; Engine 4, Chevrolet, 100 gal. pump, purchased 1932; Ladder 1, Seagrave, 65 Ft. Aerial, 200 gal. pump, purchased 1940.
At Woburn Street Station :
Engine 2, Seagrave, 400 gal. pump, purchased 1926; Engine 5, Chev- rolet, 400 gal. pump.
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Engine 5 in an auxiliary pumping engine with a 400 gal. per min. front end pump on a 1938 chassis. This carries 1,000 ft. of 21/2 in. hose, 1,100 ft. of 11/2 in. hose, a 140 gal. booster tank and 54 feet of ladder. The permanent men built this apparatus and it is a credit to the de- partment.
Engine 5, built by permanent firemen
Photo by Crowley
A 250 gal. per min. front end pump has been attached to the fire alarm truck and a hose trailer is under construction to be part of this equipment. All apparatus is in good condition.
Auxiliary Fire Service
The Auxiliary Fire Service has been a great aid to the fire depart- ment and now consists of 45 men. A night watch at the Woburn Street Station is maintained by these men.
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Auxiliary Fire Apparatus, Engine 5 and Fire Alarm Truck, in Action. Photo by Archer
Training
The call and the auxiliary men have continued their training dur- ing the year under Deputy Chief O'Brien.
21 members of the Women's Defense Corps have received fire fight- ing training and received certificates. This group carried out the vari- ous evolutions in a very creditable manner.
The permanent men have received a Standard Red Cross First Aid course.
Numerous lectures have been given to Civilian Defense Units and other groups.
Service Record
The department has responded to 70 bell alarms, 13 still, 145 tele- phone and 129 service calls, a total of 357 which is a decrease of 74 from 1941.
Value of property endangered by fire $175,587.00
Insurance on same
165,600.00
Loss by fire
, 18,970.20
Insurance paid
10,865.19
Uninsured loss
8,105.01
Feet of hose laid, 21/2 inch
21,200
11/2 inch
15,750
1 inch booster hose 750
3/4 inch booster hose
11,700
Feet of ladder raised
1,934
Booster tanks used
105
3 gallon soda and acid extinguishers
4
Carbon Dioxide extinguishers
5
3 gallon foam
1
1 quart carbon-tetrachloride extinguishers
1
Chimney fuzees
1
Waterproof covers spread
34
Hours engines pumped
271/4
Hours cellar pump worked
791/4 1
Calls for inhalator
Calls for oxygen tent 2
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Recommendations
The supply of 21/2 and 11/2 inch hose should be increased.
During the year there has been no work done on repairing fire cisterns or to build others as an emergency water supply. As this town has no lakes or rivers and very few brooks or wells there are many lo- cations that would be without any fire protection if the town water supply should fail.
At this time an increase should be made in the permanent force.
Conclusion
In conclusion I wish to thank your Honorable Board for their co- operation, the members of the department and the Auxiliary Fire Serv- ice for the faithful performance of their duties, the Telephone Com- pany employees for their valuable assistance in the transmission of emergency calls to this department, and to other town departments and citizens who have assisted this department.
Respectfully submitted,
CHIEF HUGH L. EAMES.
REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :
There have been 115 grass and brush fires, a decrease of 115, from 1941.
It is illegal to maintain any fire in teh open air during the hours of darkness. This includes incinerators and out of door fireplaces. As this is an order of the government it must be observed.
Valuable assistance in fighting grass and forest fires has been given by the tree warden's department and many civilians, which is appre- ciated.
Respectfully submitted, CHIEF HUGH L. EAMES,
Forest Warden
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Annual Report
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
Town of Reading, Massachusetts For the Year ended December 31
1942
READING TEACHERS WHO JOINED
THE ARMED FORCES
IN 1942
MR. ARTHUR L. SPENCER U. S. Navy
MR. PHILIP W. ALTHOFF U. S. Army
MR. ARTHUR E. RADVILAS U. S. Navy
MR. ARTHUR M. GRIFFIN U. S. Air Corps
MR. ROBERT BRONNER U. S. Air Corps
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
School Committee
Ralph W. Allen, 211 Summer Ave. Miss Margaret Canty, 67 Mineral St.
Term expires 1942
Term expires 1942
Norman L. Duncan, 54 Longview Rd. Term expires 1943
Mrs. Edith W. Holcomb, 197 South St. Term expires 1943
Irving C. Austin, Chairman, 180 Prescott St. Term expires 1944
Bernard L. Maxwell, 24 Highland St.
Term expires 1944
School Committee Office
Grouard House, 25 School St. Telephones Reading 0180; 0059
Open daily, 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Saturday, 9:00 a. m. to 12 nı. Vacations, 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.
Superintendent of Schools
Elbridge C. Grover, 6 Pine Ridge Rd. Tel. Res. 0479; Office 0180; 0059
Secretary to Superintendent
Ruth C. Roberts, 21 Sanborn St. Tel. Res. 0290-M ; Office 0180; 0059
School Committee Clerk
Helen M. Pratt, 47 Mt. Vernon St. Tel. Res. 0225-W; Office 0180; 0059
Visiting Teacher and Supervisor of Attendance Jean F. Ramsay, 385 Summer Ave. Tel. Office 1475
School Physician
Dr. Charles R. Henderson, 220 Woburn St. Telephone 0580
School Nurse
Margaret B. Clewley, 131 Pleasant St., Woburn Tel. Office 1475; Res. Wob. 0316
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NO SCHOOL SIGNALS
Fire alarm 2-2 repeated three times. Street lights turned on for five minutes.
Radio announcement when possible over WNAC and WEEI between 7:00 and 7:45 a. m.
7:15 a. m. for Senior High School.
7:30 a. m. for Junior High School.
7:45 a. m. for Grades 1-6 inclusive, morning session. 12:30 p. m. for Grades 1-6 inclusive, afternoon session .
EVEN WHEN THERE HAS BEEN NO SCHOOL IN THE MORNING FOR THE FIRST SIX GRADES, THERE WILL BE SCHOOL IN THE AFTERNOON UNLESS THE NO-SCHOOL SIGNAL IS GIVEN.
High School sessions will be called off only in cases of extremely severe weather or other emergencies. None of the schools will be closed except in severe weather, but it is hoped that parents will at all times use discretion as to whether their children should attend, even when the schools are in session.
SCHOOL CLINICS
Dental, Tuesday and Thursday at the Grouard House, 9-12 and 1-3.
Pre-School, at the Town Building, Room 19, every Tuesday, 2-4 p. m. Tuberculosis Prevention, annually by announcement.
Diphtheria Prevention, annually by announcement.
SCHOOL JANITORS
High School :
John Maguire, 61 Vine St. Telephone : 0281-J
Charles Cummings, 22 Haven St.
Mary J. Kennedy, 1 Fulton St.
Junior High School :
Fred Riessle, 10 King St. 1617-M
Walter Smith, 36 Temple St. 1445-M
Kenneth L. Beverage, 8 Morgan Park 1336-W
Agnes Hurley, 23 King St.
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School Janitors (continued)
Highland School :
James L. Healey, 201 West St. 0047-M
William Ray Yorks, 16 Track Rd.
Emma Tibbets, 65 Grove St. 1760-J
Pearl St. School :
Edward McBrien, 213 Forest St. 0228
Simon A. Castine, 21 Green St.
Prospect St. and Chestnut Hill Schools :
Leander Smith, 193 High St. 1325
Lowell St. School :
William A. Lloyd, 128 Bancroft Ave.
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
January, 1943 to June, 1944, Inclusive
Schools open
January 4, 1943
Winter Vacation week of
February 21, 1943 April 18, 1943
Spring Vacation week of
No Sessions :
Memorial Day .
May 31, 1943
Bunker Hill Day
June 17, 1943
Schools close for summer
June 25, 1943
Schools open
September 8, 1943
No Sessions :
Columbus Day
October 12, 1943
Teachers' Convention Armistice Day
November 11, 1943
Thanksgiving Recess from noon November 24, 1943 to November 29, 1943 Christmas Vacation from end of regular sessions December 23, 1943 to January 3, 1944
Winter Vacation week of
February 20, 1944
Spring Vacation week of No sessions :
April 16, 1944
Memorial Day Schools close for summer
May 30, 1944
June 21, 1944
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October 29, 1943
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of the Town of Reading, the School Committee submits its annual report :
While the past year has been a most trying one for faculty, chil- dren, and parents, 1943 will undoubtedly bring more serious and difficult problems. We appreciate the fine cooperation from all during the past year.
Through cooperation of the Finance Committee and the town of- ficials, we were able to be assured last summer of an adequate supply of fuel for the current school year.
As you will notice from the Superintendent's Report, it has been necessary to change some courses in High School to conform to new demands in training for war efforts.
Up to now, we have been able to maintain our regular schedule of transportation with some minor inconveniences. However, very soon, due to rulings from the O. D. T., it will be necessary to make drastic changes in our schedules.
Praying for an early victory, we are looking ahead to the probable Government building program after the war. So that we may be pre- pared, we deem it wise to start definite plans for a much-needed new High School.
Even with rising costs, the Department has operated within its budget and returned $1,553.29 to the town.
On August 26, 1942, we regretfully accepted the resignation of Mrs. Esther D. Twombly. Mrs. Edith Holcomb was appointed to fill this vacancy on November 9, 1942. The terms of Norman L. Duncan and Mrs. Edith Holcomb expire this year.
RALPH W. ALLEN IRVING C. AUSTIN, Chm. MARGARET S. CANTY NORMAN L. DUNCAN EDITH W. HOLCOMB BERNARD L. MAXWELL
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RECEIPTS NOT FROM TAX LEVY-SHOWING NET COST TO TOWN Appropriation and Transfers 1942
Expended and Receipts 1942
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