1941 - Lane Memorial Library

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"As usual, last spring, our groups were represented at
the All New England Music Festival in Provincetown,
and both orchestra and band participated in the State
Music Festival in Laconia. Several pupils from Durham
Public School participated with our pupils and were a
great help."
With Mrs. Coombs in charge of the music of the Hampton
Schools we are assured of continued high calibre in
the work of that department. Her success is recognized
by pupils, teachers and the citizens of the town.
THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The physical health of our school children is in the care
of Miss Frances Smith. She has worked carefully and
harmoniously with the teachers. Her work is invaluable
to us in maintaining a healthy school population. Her report
follows
"The results of physical examinations for the current
year, and types of defects found and corrected may be
seen in the figures below. Dr. Wayne Bryer, the school
physician, examined grades one and five and the football
teams at both the Centre and High Schools. As usual,
home visits have been made as often as possible to cooperate
with parents in the correction of defects, and in
checking on types of illnesses.
"This year's dental clinic is now in progress with Dr.
Harold Pierson as school dentist. Two hundred and
seventy-two children took advantage of the examinations
at school. One hundred and sixty-five children are having
complete dental repair. This work is being done in Dr.
Pierson's office.
"We are grateful for the fine support of many organizations
in various undertakings. The Hampton Red Cross
and Parent-Teacher Association have been generous in
their donations to the dental clinic. Many underweight
and undernourished children are having daily hot lunch.
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