Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-28

needed books for weeks and months,
and thus seriously impedes their prog
re6s In studies. Mr.. Crippin recon-
mended that some plan be devised by
which the school superintendent may
obtain an adequate supply of books for
the September term In July and arrange
for their distribution in the city schools.
This system would be in compliance
with the laws Of the state governing
schools.
1t was also urged by the speaker that
a standard cost finding system be es-
tabished so that the board may be in
formed at all times as to the cost Of
various operations under control Of the
board. He said a very considerable sum
of money was expended each year for
alterations and repairs on buildings and
equipment, his work being done some
times by school employees and sometimes
by contractors. 1t was suggested that
the cost for such work be standardized
In an effort to cut down expense of
operation.
Mr.. Crippin recommended that the
board, at an early date, consider the sale
of valuable property now being held that
Is no longer necessary or desirable for
school use.
The old library, in which school ad-
ministratton Offices are maintained, is
worth approximately 100000. If sold
and the proceeds placed on interest the
school city would receive an enormous In
come. A very low estimate Of the value
Of the building, placed at $4,000 losned
on interest Of 6 per cent, would bring an
income to the school city Of $24,0 900 per
year. An adequate administration build
ing could be constructed for about $780,
900.
Mr.. Crippin also recommended an ex-
tended use Of school buildings for pur-
poses Of community buildings, the re
sumption of football in the indianapolis
high schools, prompt attendance at meet
ings and full publicity Of all affairs con-
nected with the school city.
The following committees for the year
were announced by Mr.. CrippiR.
InstructiOn-Ju1ia B.. Tutewiler, chair
man Charles L. Barry, B. S. Gadd.
F1nance-Charles L., Barry, chairman;
w. D. Allison.
Buildings and Grounds-B. s. Gadd,
chairman julia B.. Tutewiler, Charles T..
Barry, w. D. Allison.
Public Library-W. D. Allison, chair
man; Julia B. TutewiIer, B. S. Gadd.
School Decoration-EHis q. Graf,
chairman; Florence Fitch, Julia B. Tute-
wileF. $500.
Thanks and MemoriaI-,Juna B. Tute-
wiler.
Normal School-Ellis U. Graf, chair
man; W. D. Allison, Marion L. Webster.
Gregg Bequest-Charles L. Barry,
chairman; B. s.. Gadd, Ellis U. Graf.
Seegmiller Scholarships. S. Gadd
chairman Ellis U. Graf, Florence Fitch.
Citizens Library Committee-Charles
W. Moores, Thomas c.. Howe, DR.. Frank
B. Wynn, Rev. b. H. Gavisk, Rev.
Frank S. c. Wicks, Rev. NJ. E. Runden,
Mrs. Anna Ray Burns, Mrs. Edward A.
Brown, William NJ. Taylor, Meredith
Nicholson.
Trustees of Teachers Pension Fund
Julia B. Tutewiler, W. D. Allison,
Charles l.. Barry, Ellis U. Graft, Laura
Donnan, Belle O'Hair, d Geary.
Trustee of Gregg Fund-William M.
Taylor.
The Maryland Casualty Company and
the Travellers Indemnity Company of
Hartford, Conn.,, were awarded q Joint
contract for boiler insurance in the city
school, amounting to $2,269.6O. A con-
tract for Hing cabinets to be used in
the administration building, was let to
William B. BurfOrd, on a bid Of ST.
494. "a.
The board approved a suggestions from
the American legion that a. series of
lessons on Americanism be taught in the
schools, starting on Lincoln's birthday.
The Associated Advertising Clubs of the
World was granted permission to use
the school headquarters as a pressroom
during the convention, June $40.