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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
LIBRARIANS' REPORT
Days library open, .................................... 286
V olumes delivered for home use, ....................... 61, 911
A verage daily circulation, ............................. 216
Largest daily circulation, ( July 23) .................... 424
Smallest daily circulation, ( May 12) ................... 100
Registration in force from Jan. 1, 1932, ................ 1, 719
Number of volumes in accession book Dec. 31, 1931, .... 25, 160
Number of volumes by purchase, ................
added 467
Number of books added by gift, ....................... 100
Number of volumes added by magazines bound, ........ 32
Number of volumes in accession book Dec. 31, 1932, 25, 759
CLASSIFICATION AND USE
F; ction .............................. 352 45, 878
General works ....................... 23 3, 179
Philosophy ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 355
Religion ............................. 1 182
Sociology ............................ 37 1, 556
Philology, ........................... 4 114
Natural Science ..................... 9 588
Useful Arts ......................... 17 1, 466
Fine Arts ........................... 7 1, 115
Literature ........................... 56 2, 085
History ............................. 26 1, 380
Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 1, 832
Biography, .......................... 26 2, 181
Total ............................ 599 61, 911
December 31, 1932.
ROSE S. HOLMES,
GERTRUDE C. RYAN,
Librarians.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
PERIODICALS FOR 1932
Libraries
American Boy Dedham Transcript
American Cookery Etude
American Legion Monthly Field and Stream
American Magazine Forum
Antiques Golden Book
Arts and Decoration Good Housekeeping
Atlantic Monthly Harper' s Bazaar
Banker and Tradesman Harper' s Monthly
Better Homes and Gardens House Beautiful
Canton Journal Ladies' Home Journal
Child Life Library Journal
Country Gentleman Literary Digest
Musician McCall' s
National Geographic Radio Digest
Nation' s Business Reader' s Digest
Nature Magazine Reader' s Guide of Pereodical
New York Sunday Times Literature
North American Review Review of Reviews
Open Road Rudder
Our Dumb Animals ( G) St. Nicholas
Our Four- Footed Friends ( G) Saturday Evening Post
Outlook Science and Invention
Pictorial Review Scientific American
Popular Mechanics Scribner' s Magazine
Time
Country Life Travel
Comer' sWeekly Vogue
Cumula, tive Book Index Woman' s Home Companion
Current History World' s Work
Delineator
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
The library is open every day, except legal holidays and three
weeks in mid- summer, from 2: 00 to 9: 00 P. M.
The circulating ' library is free to every person over twelve
years of age living in the town and recommended by a reputable
citizen. Persons living out of town have free use of the reading
and reference rooms. Such persons may draw books from the
circulating library upon payment of $ 2. 00 yearly for each family.
Books may be kept 14 days and renewed once for the same
period; except new fiction, which is issued for seven days and is
not renewable; and certain other books for which there is a great
demand, which cannot be loaned for so long a ,time. This rule may
be subject to change in respect to books other than fiction.
A fine of two cents
a day is charged on all over due books.
The borrower is
responsible for books drawn by means of his name
and fines upon the same. Books lost must be paid for by the
person to whom they stand charged. Borrowers should notify the
Library at once of change of residence. The issue of books will
be suspended as to persons not complying with the Library regula-
tions.
A bulletin giving titles of new books added to the Library is
published quarterly and may ,be obtained free at the delivery desk.
Suggestions as to the purchase of new books will receive the
careful consideration of the Trustees. A " request book" for this
purpose is kept on the bulletin board in the delivery room.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
TheLibrary receives reports from the Board of Health of all
cases of
contagious disease. Whenever a book is at a house which
is quarantined, a request is sent to have the book burned, the
Library assuming the loss. Persons residing or sojourning in in-
fected houses are not permitted the use of the Library while the
quarantine lasts.
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ANNUAL REPORT
of the
School Committee
and the
Superintendent of Schools
of the
Town of Canton
for the
Year Ending December 31, 1932Source page 129
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Tax Payers of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts:
The committee met and organized on March 11, 1932 as fol-
lows:
Chairman ................ Fred H. Bisbee
Secretary ..... . . . .. Edward L. Underwood
The contracts for transportation of pupils existent for three
having expired, new contracts were made for a similar
years
period at a materia] reduction in expense, in spite of the fact
that a new route was added.
The appropriation by the town was greatly
for schools voted
reduced from the amount deemed by the committee.
necessary
The budget for the year, however, balanced chiefly by
has been
reduction of salaries, curtailment of supplies and repairs and the
denial of the usual " bonus" to teachers for professional st.udy in
college courses.
Most of the school buildings are in good condition, and, by
the practice of the same economies for the coming year, your
committee hopes to maintain the system properly with the sum
recommended, namely $ 82, 441, plus the " dog tax."
Respectfully submitted,
FRED H. BISBEE, Chairman,
for the Committee.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF CANTON 1932
JAMES B. DRAPER, Washington St. .................... . 1933
EDWARD KENNEDY, Sherman St. .................... . 1933
EDW ARD L. UNDERWOOD, Sherman St. ............... . 1933
FREDERICK Chapman St. .................. .
H. BISBEE, 19'34
FRANCIS J. CARROLL, Chapel St. ...................... 1934
FRANK D. SUMNER, Chapman St. ..................... . 1934
CHARLES F. GIBSON, Washington St. ................. . 1935
H. WARE BARNUM, Chapman St. ...................... . 1935
VERNON K. BRACKETT, Washington St. .............. . 1935
ORGANIZATION
FREDERICK H. BISBEE .......................... Chairman
EDW ARD L. UNDERWOOD ....................... Secretary
ALBERT S. AMES ...........................Superintendent
A. S. Ames' residence, 726 Washington Street. Office, High
School Building. Hours, 3 : 30 to 4 :30 on school days. Telephone,
504. Residence telephone, 0398- M.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FirstFriday of each month at 7 : 45 P. M., at the High School.
The " No School" signal, 1- 2, repeated on the fire alarm at
7 :45, means there will be no morning session for the grades.
The
same signal at 12: 30 P. M. means no session in the after-
noon for the grades.
The " No School" signal, 1- 2, repeated on the fire alarm at
7: 15, meRns there will he no session for the High Schoo'!.
SCHOOL CALENDAR 1933
January 2, Monday- End of Christmas Recess.
February 18, Saturday- Early Spring Recess Begins.
February 26, Monday- School Opens.
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April 14, Friday- Good Friday.
April 14, Friday- Late Spring Recess Begins.
April 24, Monday- School Opens.
May 30, Tuesday- Memorial Day.
June 16, Friday- Elementary School Closes.
June 23, Friday- High School Closes.
September 6, Wednesday- School Opens.
October 12, Thursday- Columbus Day.
October 20, Friday- Teachers' Convention.
November 29, Wednesday- School Closes. Thanksgiving Recess.
December 4, Monday- School Opens.
December 22, Friday- School Closes. Christmas Recess.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Resources
General Appropriation ........................... 84, 134. 37
Unpaid Bills .................................... 865. 63
Dog Tax ........................................ 854. 77
Refund ......................................... 72. 00
85, 926. 77
EXPENDITURES
General
Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4120. 00
Clerk .................................. 907. 50
Secretary ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100. 00
Truant Officer .......................... 251.50
Stationery .............................. 76. 02
Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398. 72
School Census .......................... 125. 00
5, 9.78. 74
Teachers' Salaries
High ................................... 18464. 8'5
Elementary ............................. 31543. 64
Evening ................................ ' 338. 00
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Special 4269. 92
Tuition 2'J69. 86
56686. 27
Text Books and Supplies
High ............................
Boorl: s, 286. 91
Supplies, High .......................... 970. 78
Books, Elementary ...................... 359. 28
Supplies, Elementary .................... 342. 63
1959. 60
Transportation
High ................................... 2975. 00
Elementary ....,.......................... 2914. 05
5889. 05
Janitors' Service
High and Elementary.................... 6910. 50
Evening ................................ 138. 00
7048. 50
Fuel and Light
High.................................. . 1052. 30
Elementary ............................. 2680. 51
3732. 81
Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds
Repairs, High ........................... 877. 20
Janitor' s Supplies, High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99. 85
Repairs, Elementary .................... 739. 60
Janitors' Supplies, Elementary ........... 259. 93
1976. 58
Maintenance and Furnishings
High ................................... 70. 91
Elementary ............................. 5. 00
75.91
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Other Expenses
Graduation Expenses .................... 217. 79
Miscellaneous Printing .................. 20. 00
Health ................................. 2275. 47
All other charges ....................... 60. 94
2574. 20
Net Total Cost of 1932 .................. 85056. 03 85921. 66
Balance ................................ 5. 11 5. 11
Unpaid Bills of ] 931 .................... 865. 63
85926. 77 85926. 77
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
To the School Committee of Canton:
I hereby submit the annual report of the School Department
of Canton.
Elementary Schools
Courses of Study
During the past few years the State Department of Educa-
tion has published complete and detailed courses of study cover-
ing every subject taught in the Elementary Schools. These
courses are the work of expert educators and serve as highly'
valuable training of boys and girls. In addition
guides for the
to the outlines by the State, individual towns and cities
furnished
have prepared courses of their own, adapted to local needs. Edu-
cation as a science is receiving increased attention and should be
marked by improved conditions in all schools. We believe that
gains are being made. Parents and others can help by sympa-
thetic interest in school work and loyal support of teachers and
school authorities.
Professional Courses
During the past year approximately two thirds of the teach-
ing corps taken professional courses
have of study as an aid to
school work. These courses have covered a wide range from the
teaching of English and Elementary Arithmetic to the subject of
Character Training. Expert investigators, working in every de-
partment of learning, are continually developing new thoughts
and new methods for the advancement of Education. Teachers
can receive help and inspiration
valuable from a wise choice of
professional courses of study.
Teaching as a Profession
The safety of the Republic depends upon the ideals, the in-
telligence and the self- control of its citizens. Schools are in a
very real sellJse life preservers of the Nation. Every effort to
advance the cause of education and elevate the work of the teacher
is an effort to lift up the people as a whole. The quality of the
wor;;:
done in the schools of today will determine in a very great
the character of the and of tomorrow. Peri-
degree men women
ods of depression may temporarily retard the work of education,
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
but the ultimate aim of
every patriotic American community
should be the loyal support of its own public schools,
generous,
and the highest possible professional standards among it" teach-
ers.
Educational Objectives
America has no system of class distinctions such as exists
in many parts of Europe. It is essentiaUy 8. land of opportunity
for all. Leaders of our Nation in various lines have risen from
lowly ranks to positions of distinction by patient, long continued
effort. Our schools are not intended to produce manual workers,
businesspeople or government officials. They exist to give every
boy and girl an opportunity to become a well- informed, law abid-
ing, efficient American citizen. Useful knowledge, self- control and
the achievement ofworthy
some ideal in life are the chief ob-
jectives of our public school education.
Special Subject
Minerals and Mining
During the past year a series of lessons has been given on
the special subject of Minerals and Mining. A study of the more
common minerals and precious stones affords abundant material
for valuable lessons in all grades. Pictures and stories used in
connection with these lessons give added interest to the work.
MEMORY GEM
ELEMENTARY GRADES
Hand of Labor
Hand of Labor, Hand of Might,
Be thou strong in things of right;
Master thou of things untold,
Driving them in heat and cold;
Working high and working low
That the World may brighter grow."
Lilburn H. Town1<end.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
High School
The advanced institutions of learning have a determining in-
fluence on education. The higher the Secondary
standard of the
School, the better Elementary grades. During
it will be for the
the past several years, graduates of Canton High School have
filled desirable positions in clerical and general work, while
others, admitted by examinations or certificate, have successfully
pursued their studies in leading colleges, universities and tech-
nical schools. Excellent opportunities are offer,ed to all who are
willing to apply themselves. At the close of the year, June 24,
1!l32, the total High School membership was 229. This is the
largest number recorded in the history of the school.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I sincerelY thanK the School Committee, teach-
ers and citizens of Canton for their loyal cooperation and sup.port.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT S. AMES,
Superintendent of Schools.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Ames:
I herewith submit briefly my tenth annual report covering
January 1, 1932 to January 1, 1933.
1. School Membership
a) Average total membership 1921- 1932 was 184.
b) Membership September 1932 was 227.
2. Attendance
a) Percent present September 1931 to June 1932 was
96 percent. ( Average of State was 9,1 percent.)
b) Average tardiness record %, or less than one per
cent per pupil against % for previQus year.
Students not tardy for four years:
c) Peter Barat-
tino, Cougle, Louise Crowd, Marion
Donald Leach, Jessie
Maddocks, Francis Martin, Claribel Plant, Elizabeth Webster,
Karl Gelpke tardy once, but not absent
Phyllis Wood. was
during four years.
3. Percent of Class continuing for four years:
a) Class of 1932- 73%, highest recorded.
b) Class of 1933- 60% at present.
4. Occupations of Class of 1932 at present
College, 10 ( M. University, Middlebury, Maine,
1. T., Boston
Simmons, Tufts, Bates, Hobart, Hospital Training, 1;
Hardwick);
Normal Schools, 5; Business College, 4; ~ reparart; ory schools
elsewhere, 3; post- graduates, 6; clerical or general work, 7; un-
employed, 14. In briel, over 70% of the class have something
definite to do.
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ANNUAL REPORT OIi' THE TOWN OF CANTON
5. Canton High School Scholarship Fund
a) On hand in Canton Institution for Savings, Janu-
ary 1, 1933 $ 4968.48
b) Outstanding loans 372. 50
c) Contributors during past year: Community Club,
Class of 1932.
d) Awards in 1932: Charles E. Stevenson, ( Middle-
bury), Eleanor L. Lowry ( Boston University').
6. Activities.
a) Very successful ' year in athletics, especially base-
ball and football. Basketball for boys and girls started in
December.
b) In addition, the Senior Play, Public Speaking, and
Student Assemblies attrac,ted considerable interest.
7. Faculty Changes.
There were three changes: Latin, Commercial and Music de-
partments. These changes have resulted in very noticeable im~
provement in the High School, and the loyalty and cooperation of
every teacher have been excellent.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER F. HALL,
Principal.
GRADUATION PROGRAM
1. March of the Seniors
March High School Orchestra
Marshal, Robert S. Childs
President, Class of 1933
2. Prayer Rev. Adelbert E. Allison
3. Salutatory Eleanor L. Lowry
4. Class History Elinor Trueman
D. Class Poem Ruth P. Griffin
fl. Essay, " Washington Then and Now" Karl A. Gelpke
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
7. Music
a. Piano Duet N. Withington and C. Russell Morse
Ruth
b. Selected Night in June"
Chorus " A Arthur B. Targett
8. Essay, " Washington Then and Now" Joseph B. Riley
9. Address, " The Way of Buds," Mr. Franklin P. Hawkes,
Principal, Arlington West Junior High
10. Class Gift
David Pacil:ard, President Class of 1932
11. Presentation of Awards and Diplomas
Mr. Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
12. Valedictory Charles E. Stevenson
13. Class Song Words by J eannie Wood
14. Pro Merito Awards
15. Reception for Graduating Class
CLASS OF 1932
Allen, Mary Elizabeth Commercial
Barattino, Peter Vincent Scientific
Behrakis, Charles Scientific
Bright, William Horace Scientific
Burke, Michael Francis Scientific
Callahan, Alice Dorothy Commercial
Colby, Ruth Simpson Classical
Cougle, Donald Scientific
Coveney, Mary Frances J. Commercial
Croak, William Martin General
Crowd, Louise Olive Commercial
Demayo, Angelo Thomas. Commercial
Dickie, Raymond Stuart Commercial
Farrington, Nathaniel Commercial
Fish, Robert 8tory Classical
Flanagan, Katherine Veronica Classical
Gelpke, Karl Adelbert Scientific
Gibbons, Robert Lee Scientific
Gibson, Robert Charles Commercial
Goodall, Joe Halmshaw General
Griffin, Ruth Pendleton Classical
Harlow, Robert Elsing, Jr. General
Harris, Reginald William General
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Hastedt, Olga Katherine General
Howard, Edwin Allen Scientific
Leach, Marion Regan Commercial
Lowry, Eleanor Louise Classical- Second Honors
Maddocks, Jessie Virginia Commercial
Martin, Francis Joseph General
McCarthy, Winifred Catherine Commercial
Mittell, Esther Rosalie Commercial
Mittell, Miriam Commercial
Moore, Ruth Frances Classical
Morse, Clifford Russell Classical
Moss, Ellen Elizabeth General
Mullin, Louise Anne General
Packard, David Scientific
Plant, Claribel Commercial
Radzevich, Joseph John General
Rasetski, Dietrich Felix Classical
Rice, Geraldine Archibald Classical
Riley, Joseph Benedict General
Stevens, Ruth Melville Classical
Stevenson, Charles Edward Classical- First Honors
Trueman, Elinor Classical
Webster, Elizabeth Ann Scientific
White, Helen Lorraine General
Wood, Jeannie Mair General
Wood, Phyllis Mary Commercial
Pro Merito Students
AWARDS IN ADDITION TO PRO MERITO
Washillgton- Franjdin Medal......... .. ... Joseph Benedict Riley
Augustus Hemenway Prize. ., .. ...... ."........ Elinor Trueman
Service Medal ...................... Charles Edward Stevenson
Scholarship Awards:--
Charles E. Stevenson, Middlebury College
Eleanor L. Lowry, Boston University
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF DRAWING
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
bIy dear Mr. Ames:
I herewith submit my annual report as Supervisor of Draw-
ing in the Public Schools of Canton.
The public school trains our future buyers and producers
ia the use and appreciation of color, form and design, and aids
and the development of any
encouages special talent the indivi-
dc.lal
may possess. JHany invitations to enter poster contests come
to the public schools, and last year we made posters for the Nor-
folk County Health Associa, tion Poster Contest. A poster, made
b~. Charlotte Spintig, Grade Eight, Crane School, won a fourth
prize.
In Grades Seven and Eight, we have attempted some work
in modernistic art. From hand painted paper or from colored
poster paper, geometric shapes were cut and two harmonizing
colors, a contrasting color and black, were mounted on white paper
to form a balanced, harmonious arrang,ement.
The high school classes in freehand drawing do very satis-
factory work. We have painted figures in costume, have made
charcoal drawings from casts and group drawings of objects in
pencil and color. This past fall we have made very good pencil
urawings from plant sprays. These plant drawings were traced
and painted with poster paint in harmonizing colors to form
decorative drawings. Three of our pupils who graduated last
June are studying art in professional schools.
I wish to thank all who have assisted in any way in the
work of the past year, especiaHy the grade teachers whose in-
terest and cooperation enable us to secure good results in the
grades.
Respectfully submitted,
MARION G. LEES.
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ANNUAL REPoRT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Mr. Albel1t S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
I herewith submit to you the annual report of the Super-
visor of Music in the Canton Schools.
In the High School the freshmen are required to take a course
in music appreciation. The other courses offered are girls' glee
club, boys' glee club, and orchestra, which are open to students
of all classes. Each group meets once a week, the orchestra re-
hearsing after school hours.
In the grades the supervisor teaches in each room one period
The first six grades usually l'eceive a half-
every other weeli.
hour lesson, the time for the seventh and eighth grades being
forty-five minutes. An outline of the work is in the hands of
each room teacher, who carries on daily instruction.
Thus, under the present system, every school child through
the freshman year in the High School receives music instruction
in some form, while all upper classmen may elect either vocal
or instrumental club work.
Respectfully submitted,
DORIS TITCOMB,
Supervisor.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOwN OF CANTON
PHYSICAL TRAINING AND A1'HLETICS
Mr. Alber,t S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
JHy dear Mr. Ames:
Our program in the grade schools consists of competition
chiefly in such sports as football, hockey, baseball and basketball.
Interschool competition has reached great heights this past year
and promises to furnish some fine entertainment both in baseball
and basKetball. Basketball is a new sport for the boys and they
seem to grasp the idea of the game very quickiy.
In High School our physical program consists of the 15 min-
ute setting- up period a day, which is devoted to brief calisthenics.
Athletics for the year 1~):32 was successful from all angles,
c3pecially our baseball and football seasons. Of course our ice
hockey season was mediocre, due mosty to the unseasonable wea-
ther and scarcity of ice.
Thirty boys competed in baseball, which was encouraging for
our future success. Our team had a remarkable season which
ended in a tie fOl" first place in the league.
Our 1932 football season was a banner year due to the fact
that the boys went through the season undefeated and came well
above financially. Forty-four boys comprised our squad and each
boy helped in every possible way to maKe the year a success.
I want to take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. Ames, Mr.
Hall, the School Committee, the faculty and students, and the citi-
zens of the town for your fine cooperation and spirit throughout
1932.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM E. DONOVAN,
Supervisor.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
MECHANICAL DRAWING AND
MANUAL TRAINING
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent O'f Schools
CantO' n, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
As in the past, Manual Training is carried O'n in the High
SchO' O'l fO'r the Freshman and SophO' mO' re classes and the eighth
grades af the grammar schaO' ls. The High SchO' O'I bO'ys whO' are
interested in any fO'rm O'f manual labar have an O'PPO'rtunity to'
l:lake small hO'usehO' ld articles. These bO'ys alsO' help to dO' a
great deal O'f repair wO' rk araund the schaO' I building, such as
repairing benches, chairs and desks. The grammar schO' O'I bO'ys
learn the tO'O'ls, their uses, and nO' w are making smh,!
l househO' ld
articles, such as necktie racks, caat hangers, bO'O'k ends and pen
and ink hO'lders.
Mechanical Drawing classes are cO' mpO'sed O'f all bO'ys in the
High Schaol whO' are interested in the scientific cO' urse.
The O'lder grO'ups of boys whO' have taken this cO' urse befO' re
are wen intO' the wO'rk O'n isO'metric figures, prO'jectors, and shO' P
design. The beginners, whO' have learned the instruments and
their uses, are nO'w wO' rking O'n figuring, lettering and view wO' rk.
I wish to' thank the Principal and Faculty, and the students
whO' are interested in these cO'urses.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM E. DONOVAN,
Supervisor.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
EVENING SCHOOL
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
This year the Evening School opened on November 7th and
sessions were held Monday, We<lnesday and Thursday evenings
until December 23rd. To date, eighteen pupils have registered.
The aspect of the Evening School has changed materially
from that of former years. The percentage of non- citizen stu-
dents has decreased quite rapidly, due no doubt to recent immigra-
tion laws. Only one registrant is seeil:ing citizenshIp.
majority of pupils is made up of young ladies and young
The
men who
are endeavoring to complete either a Grammar or a
High School education. As in previous years, the Civil Service
Course is popular, especially among the young men.
I wish to express my sincere appreciation for your splendid
cJoperation and very helpful suggestions. I also wish to extend
my thanks to Mr. Shallow and Miss O' Connell for their assist-
ance in the matter of suppHes and text books.
Respectfully submitted,
CORNELIUS J. O' CONNELL,
Principal of Evening School.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF THE TEACHER OF
HOME ECONOMICS
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
I hereby submit my third annual report as teacher of Home
Economics in the Canton High School.
All courses in this department are elective, and it is very
bteresting to note that there has been a decided increase in the
J1I1mber of pupils in all courses. Parents are heginning to realize
the importance of this training and are urging their children to
elect Foods, Clothing or Home Management.
The lunchroom continues to offer nutritious food at a very
low cost and pupils are urged to
purchase at least one hot dish
for lunch. It is self- supporting, although fewer students are buy-
ing their lunch this year.
Respectfully submitted,
HELENA L. O' hARA,
Teacher of Home Economi~.
REPOR' T OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Mr. Albert S. Ames
S;.tperintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
The health work in the schools has progressed in much the
same manner as in previous years. A more detailed account is
given by the School Nurse in her report.
Respectfully submitted,
DEAN S. LUCE.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Albel1t S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
I heI1ewith submit my annual report as school nurse.
regular routine of health work is being carried
The on in the
schools as in previous years.
The following is a report for the year 1932:
No. pupils examined by Doc.tor from Jan. 1, 1932 to
Jan. 1933 ........................................... 901
No. pupils showing satisfactory vaccination ................ 870
No. pupils 10% or more underweight..... .... ........ ..... 112
o.pupils having enlarged tonsils ........................ 176
No. pupils having defective teeth ......................... 292
No. pupils having heart lesions ........................... 27
No. pupils having enlarged glands ........................ 62
No. pupils having postural defects ........................ 352
No. visits to schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 311
No. individual inspections for pediculosis or uncleanliness ... 2546
No. classroom inspections ................................ 8
No. eye and ear examinations ............................ 838
No. first aid treatments .................................. 13
No. Hygienic talks ...................................... 96
No. Home visits ......................................... 571
No. home nursing classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55
No. pupils receiving toxin- anti- toxin ...................... 55
No. pupils receiving Schick Test ( 1 & 2 grades) ............ 105
Visits to Boston Dispensary .............................. 3
Visits to Norfolk County Hospital ........................ 5
Visits to Quincy Hospital ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Visits to Wrentham State School ......................... 1
The Summer Round- up clinic was held on April 5 and 7 for
examination of the pre- school children.
In closing, I wish to thank the Superintendent and the teach-
ers for their coop.eration and interest.
Respectfully submitted,
RUTH D. GALLANT, R. N.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF TlIE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF THE BAND INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
lVIy dear Mr. Ames:
I herewith submit my report for the School year of 1932.
Despite the fact that temporary conditions existing have cur-
jted somewhat
t:: the School Band activities, the progress of the
s~ udents enrolled from the various sections has certainly been
nl.ost encouraging and fulfilled our honest expectations.
It is with regret that we note some of our most promising
and brilliant musicians are not able to continue, owing to the
personal stress of the depression. However, the advancement of
the pupils amid existing conditions and the splendid cooperation
01 parents and teachers would tend to have this a very successful
year.
I wish to e this oppor,tunity to thank you for your earnest
tai\:
cooperation and kindly advice.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK 1. AYERS.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE ELIOT SCHOOL
Unitarian Parish Hall
June 15, 1932 at 8 P. M.
PROGRAM
Orchestra Selections Miss Ethel Stone, Director
a. Wayfarer' s March Bowman
b. Little Annie Rooney Nolan
c. Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean Zamecnik
Address of Welcome Edna B. Gibson
Play, " The Glorious Wish" Cavanaugh
Characters
Betsy Ross Margaret Wagner
Martha Sally Poole
Prudence Ann Riford
Richard Robert Danahy
Hal Karl Schmieder
Stuart March Timmerman
Piano Selection, " Narcissus" Nevin
Helen M. Copley
Play, " Tea and Gingerbread" Beagle
Characters
Mistress Mary Washington Betty Jones
Fanny Dorothy Aylward
George Washington Angus Mackiernan
Marquis de Lafayette Charles Laneau
Dancers
Rita Ahearn Pauline Libby
Edith Bowers Nellie Niederhauser
Helen Copley Sally Poole
Edna Gibson Ann Riford
Frances Higgins Hertha Schmieder
Ruth J ivC1e~ ian Betty Jones
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Essay, " Our Flag" Ruth Jivdegian
Drawings by Charles Laneau and Roy MacDonald
Presentation of Diplomas
Mr. Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
Orchestra Selections
a. Auld Lang Syne
b. The Star Spangled Banner Smith
ELIOT SCHOOL GRADUATES
Dorothy Mae Aylward
Edith Wheaton Bowers
Michael Burke
Helen May Copley
Edna Bernice Gibson
George Albert Gibson
Frances Anna Higgins
Zemruth Tedis Jivelegian
Betty Virginia Jones
Charles Edwin Laneau
Joseph Roy MacDonald
Angus Winchester Mackiernan
Richard Bradley Paui
Franklin Ernest Remick
Albert Karl Schmieder
Lina Hertha Schmieder
Elizabeth Simons
March Timmerman
Margaret Lilyan Wagner
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE CRANE SCHOOL
1932
Music, " Old Glory Selection" School Orchestra
Pageant, " Scenes of George \ Vashington' s Day"
PROLOGUE
Scene l-" Our First Flag"
Marion Moore, Richard Brookfield, Adelaide Ulman, Donald
Colsen, Wadsworth Winslow.
Scene 2-" News of the Adoption of the Constitution"
Mary Irving, Martha Malcolmson, Mary Polmonari, Ade-
laid Ulman, Thomas Barrett, James Behrakis, Nelson Can-
iff, Donald Colsen, John Dewar, Harold James, Vincent Lut-
ms, Herbert MaicoImson, Charles Marathas, Samuel
Swardlick, Oscar Stone.
Virginia Reel: Fanny Anagnoston, Barbara McLeod, Martha
Malcolmson, Anna
Withington, Marion Moore, Edna Sevig-
ny, Mary Polmonari, Elsie Estey.
Scene 3-" George \ Vashington at the Helm of State"
President Washington Wadsworth - Winslow
Thomas Jefferson Richard Brookfield
Alexander Hamilton Roger Hinds
Henry Knox John Cleveland
Edmund Randolph Charles Marathas
Martha Washington Mabel Baldwin
Colored Servant Vincent Lutkus
Music " Cherry Blossoms" School Orchestra
Scene 4-" A Garden
Party in Old Virginia"
Shirley Rice, Colby, Eleanor Mullin, Elsie Estey,
Alice
Marion Tordoff, Anna Withington, Charlotte Spintig, Mabel
Baldwin, Virginia Deutschmann.
Music of Washington' s Day, " Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes"
March
Piano Elsie Estey
First Violin Shirley Rice
Second Violin Mabel Baldwin
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Second Violin Barhara McLeod
Trumpet Wadsworth Winslow
Trumpet Roger Hinds
Clarinet John Cleveland
Prize Composition, " George Washington as a Patriot"
Eleanor Mullin
Piano 8<>
10 Adelaide Ulman
Polonaise,"Chopin
Spinning Song," Mendelssohn
Nation" Class of 1932
Song " Father of the Freeman' s
Presentation of Diplomas
Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
Music, " Glee Club March" School Orchestra
LIST OF GRADUATES
Anagnoston, Fanny Demetra
Baldwin, Mabel Loud
Barrett, Thomas Francis
Behrakis, James Efstratious
Brookfield, Richard Alan
Canniff, Nelson Joseph
Cleveland, John Henry
Colby, Alice Louise
Colsen, Donald Fred
Deutschmann, Virginia Clayton
Dewar, John Martin
Estey, Elsie Ruth
Hinds, Roger Hilton
Irving, Mary Emeline
James, Harold Franklin
Lutkus, Vincent John
McLeod, Barbara Mary
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Malcolmson, Herbert Scott
Malcolmson, Martha Anna
Marathas, Charles James
McAteer, Bernardine
McNeil, Jennie
Moore, Marion Amelia
Mullin, Eleanor Mary
Polmonari, Mary Delores
Ric' e, Shirley Jane
Sevigny, Edna Dorothy
Spintig, Charlotte
Stone, Oscar Fayette
Swardlici<:,
Samuel
Tordoff, Marion Ethel
Ulman, Adelaide
Winslow, Wadsworth
Withington, Anna Estes
GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE REVERE SCHOOL
High School Hall, June 14, 1932
Viviane Ov,erture" Bennett
Revere School Orcehstra
Welcome Peter Bertiletti
Our Flag Class
Military Maids" Girls of Grades 7, 8
Trio" Fowler
Virginia Galligan, Violin
Hilda Wood, Violin
Mildred Kelliher, Clarinet
Songs
The Dune Hills" Scott
A Little Winding Road" Spencer
Grades 7, 8
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Play: " Like George Washington"
John Raymond Caddigan
Sterling Peter Berteletti
James Adolph Lapenus
Edna Mildred Kelliher
Mercedes Hilda Wood
Wilber Frederick Plant
Richard J. Russell
Govey
Louise Virginia Galligan
Mary Helen Alfieri
Joanna Helen Carlson
Pauline Constance Lapenus
Champian March" Ward
W oooland Echoes" Creighton
School Orchestra
Wand Drill Boys of Grades 7, 8
Class March
Presentation of Diplomas
Mr. Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
REVERE SCHOOL GRADUATES
Helen Marie Alfieri
Peter Be~ teletti
Raymond Manning Caddigan
Helen May Carlson
Virginia Marie Galligan
John Russell Govey
Mildred Mary Kelliher
Adolph Lapenus
Constance Lillian Lapenus
Frederic Plant, Jr.
Hilda Lillian Wood
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FORTY"FIFTH
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
Water Department
of the
Town of Canton
Massachusetts
1932Source page 165
ANNUAL REPOR.T OF THE TOwN OF CANTON
REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
To the InhabItants of the Town of Canton:
The Water Commissioners herewith submit their forty-fifth
annual report.
The Board organized with Michael F. Ward, Chairman, and
Joseph W. Wattles, 3rd, Clerk. Daniel J. Flood was appointed to
collect the water rates.
There were added during the year 14 services, 32 meters, and
4 hydrants. The total number of services now is 1325 and the
total number of meters is 1254.
Length of six- inch pipe laid in Neponset Street, 2074 feet,
hydrant branch 6 feet, and 1 hydrant installed.
Length of six- inch pipe laid in Green Street, 1592 feet, hy-
drant branch, 5 feet, and 1 hydrant installed.
Length of six- inch pipe laid in Royal Street, 2424 feet and 5
inches, hydrant branches, 18 feet and 5 inches, and 2 hydrants in-
stalled.
The peat surrounding the two upper wells has been removed
and replaced with gravel, and so preventing the water in the brook
and the water in the bog from discoloring or poluting those
sources of supply.
The lower well has been protected from outside contamination
by a coating of cement wherever necessary, and the water coming
into that well must do so through the bottom.
The brook has been carefully cleaned out, deepened and wid-
ened from below the " Ponkshire Meadows" to the upper well at
the "Henry Spring", and the wells are now in very little danger of
being affected by any overflow of water from the brook.
There were no leaks of any consequence in the mains, except-
ing those caused by the blasting of the ledges in the sewer trenches,
and , the mains, considering the long period dul'ing which they have
been in prove to be in very reliable condition.
use,
The most needed improvement in the town water system is a
new supply main from the middle well to Sprindale.
The present eight inch gravity line, installed thirty- four years
ago to bring the water down from ,the uPlper well, was found to be
inadequate as a gravity line twenty- five years ago, when a pump
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