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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
BOARDS OF EDUCATION.
Public and Private Meeting Discussed
by State Supt. Baxter.


The agitation in Morristown result
ing from the practice Of the local
Board of Education in holding secret
sessions has resulted in an express
sion of views on the subject by State
Superintendent Charles ]. Baxter,
which will be interesting to all
Boards of Education. He declares
with positiveness that a Board of
private is exercising its discretion un
wisely
When first asked concerning the
propriety of secret sessions, Mr.. Bax-
ter in a letter to County Superinten-
dent ]. H. Hulshart, made the fol-
lowing reply: tThe meetings of the
Board of Education may in accord
ance with its discretion, be either
public or private. Whenever board
shall deem it advisable to hold an
executive session no one outside of
its membership is warranted in claim
ing admission"
Mr.. Baxter believes that any Board
of Education which makes a practice
of transacting its business in secret
failed in its conception of the rela-
tions between it and the public. At
the same time he holds that there are
certain matters principally relating
to discipline or of personal charac-
ter, which may properly be discussed
in executive and behind closed doors.
In defining his attitude upon the
question of secret sessions, Mr.. Baxter
supplemented his original decision
with the following statement:
Only the executive session is a
private meeting and the inference
seems to me entirely clear that it is
to be regarded as the exceptional
rather than the usual meeting. The
public is vitality interested in certain
items of business and these should
be transacted at public meetings.
1t would however be a grave error
of judgement to discuss in open ses-
sion some of the details of school adj
ministration particularly those into
which the personal element enters
L have known educational senti-
ment to be corrupted and communi-
ties to be disrupted by such errors of
judgment. You would not, am sure
have your Board of Education consid-
er at a public meeting, the respective
merits of the several candidates for
the city superintendent of some of
the perplexities connected with school
discipline. A few of the meetings of
a Board of Education are necessarily
private and it is quite as often neces-
sary to emphasize this as the more
patent fact that the majority of said
meetings should be public.
| If it is the discretion of a Board of
Education to make all of its meetings
private, then such discretion is not
wisely exercised and if public senti-
ment in any municipality shall de-
mand that they all bepublic then pub
lie sentiment is equally at fault Some
of the meetings of Board of Educa-
tion should be public, others should
be priv ate, and the power to deter
mine the character of each of said
meetings is necessarily vested in the
board.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
SAMUEL FRENCH.

Proprietor of the Woodstown Hotel,
died on Saturday, aged rs years. Mr..
French was probably the best known
hotel man in South Jersey, and his
house was widely celebrated for the
excellency of its cuisine. Travelling
men went miles to enjoy the enter
tainment afforded at his house. The
hotel was built in 1858, by Jacob B.
Kelley, who conducted it for five
years. He was succeeded by F. B.
Elkinton & Bro, and they were sue
ceeded by Mr. French. Mr.. French
has been i'll for several years. The
deceased was born at Haddonfield,
Camden county, in 1888, making him
in his seyenty-sixth year of age. He
married Rachel Bates, who died
twenty-five years ago and was the
tenth person to be buried in the East
View cemetery By this union four
children were born: VIM. B. French,
who has been a valuable assistant to
his father; Mrs. William Reeves; Miss
Sara French and Mrs. Edward Dur
rel, the latter deceased.
Funeral was held yesterday, June
End, the interment being at Salem.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
Historical Society Receives Legacy.


On the first inst, John G. Whitall,
president of the Historical Society of
Gloucester county received five boxes
sof books and one box of ancient war
relics given to the society by the late
NNm. H. Snowden, of Virginia Among
the relics are flint lock musket, car
ried at the battle of Bunker Hill, also
musket carried in the war of 1912,
and others in the Great Rebellion, al
SO old pistols, powder horns, etc.
The last letter penned by Mr.. Snow
den was addressed to Mr. Whitall and
the gift of these articles was mention
ed. Mr.. Snowden passed away be-
fore the letter was mailed, and Mrs,
showden has forwe rdeH copy, pre-
serving the original as the last act OF
her lamented husband.
At the last meeting of the trustees
of the Historical Society, held on June
1st, committee was appointed to
secure public place for society head
quarters, where these and other relics
possessed by the society may be acces-
sible to the public.
The next meeting of the society will
be held at the Whitall mansion on
the Delaware on the second Tuesday
in July.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
High School Commencement.

The exercises attending the termi-
nation of the school year '08-'09 will
be held in Green's Opera House, on
Thursday evening, June 10. Follow
Il ing is the program:
Tay Symphony y............... Haydn
Tie Orchestra.
Invocation.
Voice of Song. Holzel
High School Chorus.
Oraticn. Spectemur Agendo
Edna ShuJe English.
Grafton. The Importance of Aeronau-
ties in War-William Ross Storrie.
Piano Solo-Polonaise ......... Liszt
Mary Margaret Bilderback.
Oration-S Separation of Norway and
Sweden -Signe IsysnoIm.
Oration-The Necessity of Right Ideals
Mabel Louise Batten.
Piano Duet-Second Valse. GODDARD
Ruth Pierson Kircher,
Thomas Irving Cooper
Oration-The influence of Noble Wo-
men-Gertrude Ellen Warren.
Oration-The Function of Athletics in
the High School-Horace Robertson.
Summer Fancies. Wagner
High School Chorus.
Presentation of Ciass--H. c. Dixe-
Supervisor.
Presentation of Diplomas Warner
Underwood, Pres. of Board Of Edu-
cation.
Medley Waltz. Cohan
The Orchestra.
Glass Song-C1ass of Nineteen hum
dred and nine.
Benediction.
yalse Melodique The Orchestra.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03


The crop bulletin for the month of
May, sent out by the State Board of
Agriculture, shows the conditions to
be very generally favorable for good
crops this year. In North Jersey the
outlook for good crops of peaches and
strawberries is good. This holds true
generally throughout the State. Wheat
and oats promise fine, and corn has
come up well all over the State. Lo-
cal conditions have affected vegetable
crops in some localities, but gener-
ally the market gardeners have prom
ise of good crops. There is an un-
usual large acreage planted to pota-
toes, which mostly promise we'll, al
though in few sections the seed rot
ted badly. The hay crop will proba-
bly, will be about up to the average as
rains of this week have helped it
materially. The May outlook seems
encouraging to the farmers of the
State generally.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
MEMORIAL DAY IN WOODBURY..

Memorial Day, 1909, will be remem-
bered as perfect Spring day and the
services in Woodbury. as a complete
memorial to the heroes Of war. Ma
ture made her best contribution-in
weather and beautiful Spring bloom,
while a grateful people laid aside the
duties of life and lent their presence
to the commemoration services.
The exercises in the Court House
were patriotic, inspiring and educa-
tiona1 The music led by the excellent
Clayton band was delightful feature
and Ex-Governor &. G. Stokes address
was a valuable historical contribution
and thoroughly appreciated by the
large audience,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
ALVIN DAUGHERTY.

Aged % years. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Daugherty, of Newfeld, died
last week in Denver, Col, where he
had been on ranch for several years
past in search of health. Funeral SER
vices were held in the NJ. e. Church
on Tuesday and interment made in
Rose Hill cemetery.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
OBITUARY.
ELIZABETH D. GORDON

Died at her home near Woodbury., on
the Glassboro stone road on Thursday
last. The deceased was favoraaIy
known and was active in church work
at New Sharon. Her funeral TOOK
place on Sunday afternoon, interment
being made at Mantua cemetery.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
SEWELL.

Mr.. Wm. e. OFT, near Sewell, has
had COW very sick with milk fever,
it laying unconscious for eighteen
hours. Through the good treatment
of DR.. Basset Kirby, tho COW viii soon
be out with the rest Of the lerd.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03

Harvey @. Rogers has sold his
home on Glassboro Road, near Wood
bury Heights, to Paul Gerard, of Mas
onville, N. J. for 1880.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
MORE BITULITH|C PAVING
Dam Bids Opened Who Owns Wharf
More Paving in Prospect.

President Shiyers and Councilmen
Curry, Pierson, Burkett, Matlack,
Coombs, Kugler, Justice and Pierce
were present at the stated meeting of
Council on Tuesday evening last. At
ter Clerk Starr had read the minutes
of the last meeting the Clerk opened
bids for the erection of the new bulk
head and dam on the stream at the
pumping station.
The first bid was by Thomas & Wat
kins, of Woodbury., whose bid was ST.
247.40, $240 each for extra piles, $500
stringers, 15c. per foot.
Second, E. p Henry, $2469, with
$500 per cubic yard for concrete and
$500 each for extra piles; extra string
ers, SC. per foot.
The bids, on motion, were referred
to the Water committee for tabulation.
Mr. Matlock reported progress on
the painting of the fire house.
Mr.. Coombs reported that about one
quarter of the stone on the wharf was
on the city wharf. He thought COun-
Gil ought to view it in body. Mr..
Cattell was given the privilege of the
floor and asserted that the stone were
all on the city property. The matter
was referred to the Solicitor to ascer-
tain whether the land filled in be-
tween the terminus of Wood street and
the creek belongs to the city, or other
wise.
An ordinance changing the lines on
the West side of Lincoln street, was
introduced, and after the title was
read, laid over under the rules.
The ordinance providing for the
paving of South Broad street, was
read, and passed by unanimous vote.
Mr.. Burkett presented a list OF
properties on German street, east of
Glassboro avenue, that have no curb
ing or cutters.
On motion of DR.. Curry, the Clerk
was directed to notify the property
owners to pave, curb and gutter with
in 60 days, or the city will do same
at the expense of the property.
Mr.. Burkett reported new paving
being laid on the North side Of Car
penter street.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03

Water Superintendent Winners re-
port for May showed collections of
$178.09.
On motion the City Clerk was given
a vacation of two weeks at conven-
fence of the city business.
The matter of raising the bank on
the South side of the Water Works
stream, on the McCleary property, on
motion of DIR. Curry, was left with the
Water committee
Pedrick Bros, use of tackle,... 285
]. H. Leeppe, sundries, 1925
A. Juntish, labor. $50
O motion of Mr.. Coombs the Prop
erty committee was directed to have
the hedge about the City Hall trimmed.
On motion of Mr.. Kugler the Prop
erty committee was directed to NOV
the City Park and put it in order, also
shape UP the walks
j. Murphy, labor on sewers. 1.56
Mr.. Pearson reported the sewers in
good shape
On motion of Mr.. Pearson, Mr. Wier
on the North side of Park ave-, was
given privilege of connecting with the
city sewer by paying city assessment
and 10 per cent. additional. And the
matter of sewer connection by H. w.
Sharp, outside the city, was referred
to the Sewer committee to investigate
and report.
Pedrick Bros, cement, '07, '08 31.52
Pedrick Bros. relief, coal ..... 991
A loan Of $4,000 in anticipation of
taxes was ordered.
Mayor Ladd reported fines of 81
during May
The Freeholders expressed thanks
for free use of water on Delaware st.
Mr.. Pierce asked that the mosquito
breeding pond on Jackson street be
drained, and was informed that it had
been referred to the Board of Health
to abate.
/ Council adjourned to June s.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03

notify property owners on Maple ave.
to repair sunken pavement. Carried.
A communication from Miss Gaunt,
requesting that an electric light on
Glover street be removed, was refer
red to the Street committee.
The Eastern Telephone Co. was
given privilege of placing a pole on
West German street, with consent of
property owner.
Mr. Pearson moved that the City
Engineer prepare plans and specifica-
tions for the Improvement of South
Broad street, and report to an ad-
journed meeting to be held on Tuesday
evening, June g. Carried.
The annual report of Chief of the
Fire Department was read and order
The oasis., 1909-11-06

weeks, and return home with Mrs. Chalfant, who has been on the Coast several months.
 Friday evening of last week Mir. E. K. Cumming returned from a visit in Canada.
 Forgood, substantial service wear Hamilton. Brown & Co.'s Patrol Shoe," sold at the Red House, Ra- non Vasquez.
 MT. William Randall, paying teller of the local branch of the Banco de Sonora, who has been very ill, is about again, and has gone to Guaymas for recuperation and rest.
 Gents and boys clothing and underwear, stylish, cheap and dur .ble at the ReI House, Ramon Vasquez.
 Sunday MT. Ed. Sharpe was up from Selva, on the line of the Sonora railway, where he was in the railroad service. Later in the week he was at Nogales again, and tomorrow he will depart for his former home. in Monlrose, Colorado, where he intends remaining.
 An experienced music teacher will instruct a limited number of pupils. Terms reasonable. Ad. dress Mrs. Josephine on Noon street in the Noon Addition to No- gales. If.
 Allen T. Bird Jr., who was hurt in the gymnasium at the University of Arizona on the 20th ult., and has been at home since that time, is recovering rapidly and at the end of another week will be able to return 10 school.
The oasis., 1909-11-06
N0CALES NOTES.

Only the best in Mems Wear at The Boston Store Inc.
 Mir. A. Dumbauld has sold to Joe Wright his paint shop and business and goes to Cananea.
 Wednesday evening Mr. c. T. Wal. ton, who had been visiting in Noga. les, returned to Minas Prletas.
 Sunday evening Mir. NJ. W. Summerhayes returned from a trip to New Mexico, where he had been some ten days.
 "The American Lady," the most elegant and stylish shoe made. Bold only at the Red House, Ramon Vasquez.
 Monday evening Mir. J. F. McIn tyre, of the firm of Cumming & Mcintyre, returned from a visit in Canada and the East.
 Lieutenant Dick Fleischer, the travelling salesman for Las Dos Naciones Cigar Company, returned home Tuesday evening from an extended trip on the road.
 A small block of National Con. eolldated Mining Company's stock IS offered for sale at bargain. Apply to THE OASIS office. if
 Sunday MT. E. L. Chalfant went to California to visit a couple of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-18
FOR SALE BY OWNER

q 7-room house and bath, concrete
foundation and basement, hot and
3old water, electric lights and fix
Iots i26x12S, lots of fruit trees and
Berries, 1 block from car line; only
Is minutes ride. Price, $3,100; well
Worth $4,000; terms to suit. Address
Box col in care Times.
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being spent for improvements A.
Central Park now. Come. eee; 1o16
1878 I'D. with improvements, emily
1910 down and IS per month Get ~
| 80. Tacoma car at 36th and ~ etIs
investments Co.
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S5O-CASHS5O

and $40 month will buy s-room
house: 2 nice cleared level lots; Y
block from p st. car line and close
in. Don't pay rent when you can
buy home on rent payments. Price
only $1,050.
SO acres fine level lard, IL acres
cleared. balance good timber. Span
n mile from car linz and IS min
utess ride from city hail, Tacoma.
Price 40 per cent below the market
and terms all one can ask for. This
Il the biggest SNAP. on the market.
4. = LxwHoRN
ga Hsenloe Bldo,
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John B. King
All Bankers Trust Bldg
LOOK THIS UP.

LOOK THIS UP.
A new 8-room house, 10 acres
of land, on Puyallup car line,
$2,5OO; $1,000 cash, balance long
time
s. N. BIXBY,
Johnson's Crossing, Puy. car line.
Phone Main 1868.
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MUST SELL

A new 4-room bungalow, fin
ished in good style. Contains a
room 11x11, pantry 3.6x7, two bed
rooms 9x10. We will sell you this
house, located on a lot 50x120, g.
cent car fare, city schools, all the
advantages of the city. You can
pay for 1t with your rent money.
Price $3.50.
Now this is the greatest chance
ever offered to a working man. If
you miss 1t, you will only have
Call at once, 311-12 Bankers
Trust Bldg. Both phones. HI. Robert
Paul q Co.
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FOR SALE--By owner, must sell
at once, lots, all fenced with g.
foot wire; so good variety fruit
trees. lots of blackberries and
strawberries; / n blocks from car
line; 10 minute service. Perfect
title. Price $1,000; $3.50 cash. SIS
per month. Enquire 403 California
Bldg.
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FOR SALE ny OWNER.
new Son sss ROOD soil br iy for ws ess
47x9s for y cash and terms &77k, or
&815, &126 down. be1ance easy terms,
Sunset Home Addition. Pnc. Tr&o-
line. sat Off II seth e. as1E xer
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REAL
ESTATE

FARMS. FARMS. FARMsI
WITH HOUSES AND BAMN0@s
For sale or trade. Call 1t ~
National Bank Of Commerce Bldg
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THE TAcM1A TINES
TIMES CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS

Help and situation ads,
lines. 8 times, ESQ. Other
classified ads one cent per
word. Special rates by the
month.
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SOS Bankers I'rust HI,

G. l.. Took, realty broker and build
er. 3Sth and Yakima, M6924-A4s02
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EGGS FOR MATCHING

FOR SALE--Eggs for Matching from
Golden and Buff Wyandottes, $3.50
Jesse Reed, Brookdale. Spanaway
car.
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FOR RENT-OrFICE ROOM

GOOD office room for rent in best
office building in town. Can al
fessional man preferred. Address,
Box 16, in care Times.
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APARTMENTS
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Elegant Apart. Rates reasonable
Lincoln Flats, 119R No. Yak. ASS41
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begin no SAVE Nowyl--I offel
9 pair Of hillside lots fnot steep)
located just north Of Center street
sos ssss ssd do sna asvsr.ae 0n5 BIZ
gram at my office. Owner, So 4
Pacific Az. Rsmenber; neeo :
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SO acres, waterfront, clans and
some oysters. Price $500.
COTTON a MOSER
North End Location

$1,400-New 5-room cottage and 2
full lots and outbuilding; lots level
and cleared; North Springs water.
This place is five blocks from Point
car line. Small cash payment, and
easy terms can be made on balance.
House is insured for $1,000. No tel
ephone calls considered.
$2.2O0-Four choice lots; easy
terms; on car line; all improvements
paid.
81. 000-Two fine corner lots on
North saith car line; all graded,
North Springs water; good view of
the sound and the mountains; on
very easy terms.
$6O0-Three good lots. cleared,
east front; excellent view of moY-
tains; 800 cash and $40 per month.
s550-Two good lots, all cleared,
east front; North Springs water;
good view of mountains; easy terms.
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The most critical time III tina h4k-.
decide whether he Win bniid ! 80 8
or pay rent Let us show Ynu & n
beautiful addition ana cxpInfm 61{
proposition before Tou d&cI6<
holaSt Don't put IL al. e ~ II
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AGENTS

AGENTS wANTED-To sell the
Thomas Mfg. company's S-piece
Kitchen Sets. Positive Tension
Shears and other goods, Can make
large commissions and be working
for yourself. J. L. Darling & Son,
323 California Bldg. Agents.
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WANTED MAN OR WOMAN to in
vest $1,000 with services In an
established money making business,
will stand the closest investigations;
no experience necessary. Address,
r. c., care Times.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-26
MATsoN OIL COMPANY
SOLD FOR s1,25o,ooo.

BY Associated Press.
Bradford, Pa, June 26.-It is said
here that the Matson Oil company of
Oklahoma has been sold. Local peo-
pie are the principal owners. The pur-
chase price is 1880 600.
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MANY IMPER|LED
BY BAD ACCIDENT
Coal Tender on East Bound Passenger
Jumps Rails And Causes Great
Damage to Track.

That there was no serious re-
suits from an accident to passen-
ger train, number 4OS, on the
Frisco, due here at $3.50 last even
ing is considered a miracle by all on
board that train. AS the train, running
at a speed of about thirty miles an
hour, approached the bridge across
Cabin creek a mile and half west of
town, the front trucks of the coal
tender jumped the track, and ran the
full length of the bridge on the ties,
before the engine could be stopped
Every tie ON the bridge was broken
and how the other cars of the train
stayed on the track is remarkable
II required nearly all Of last night to
repair the bridge and clear the track
All west bound trains were held here
until the wreck was cleared.
The train was heavily loaded with
passengers, many Of whom walked into
town to wait for the repairs to be made
and the bus went out to the scene OF
the accident and brought in several
passengers.
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FREE DELIVERY ASSURED
FOR v|N|TA THIS FALL
Inspector Makes Announcement That GlGddens
Hearts of All Williamsburg Struggle of
Postmaster Butler at Last to be
Rewarded---SerUice Will Begin
Probably October First

Free mail delivery in Vinita not lat
er than October is now the belief of
Postmaster J. H. Butler, who has been
laboring arduously to secure such SER
vice. Inspector J. c. Lindland was
in the city yesterday and last night,
and before leaving the city this morn
ing said that he would recommend the
establishment Of free delivery in Vim
ita at once. However the procedure
necessary for the establishment of the
service will require about ninety days,
and that will throw the date about Oc-
tober 1st.
Vinita is badly in need of this sery-
ice and the population of the town and
the postal receipts here are sufficient
to warrant it's establishment During
the last few months a great improve
ment has been made-on the streets and
sidewalks of the city and still more
are in progress, so that by the first Of
October the system will be practically
complete.
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COMMISSIONER ORDERS
PRESIDENT REMOVED

Guthrie, Okla, June 26.-Bank Com
missioner A. NJ. Young has ordered
the removal of j. S. Woodbury.. presi-
dent of the American State bank of
Porter, from the control of the bank.
Woodbury. is charged with paying 6
per cent interest on deposits when the
banking laws limit the interest rate on
deposits to per cent Woodbury. is
also charged with Juggling his balances
by increasing his deposits at time of
call, and Withdrawing as soon as the
statement is made.
The American state bank is cap
italized at $4,000, its stock is largely
owned by F. H. Woodbury., former
president, j. b. Woodbury. of Kansas
City, his brother, and other Kansas
City and Oklahoma capitalists. Wood
bury's successor win be elected at the
July meeting Of the board.