New Ulm review., 1921-03-09
JUNIOR SENIOR
DANCE FLOOEY
SCHOOL BOARD REFUSES TO
s.LET DOWN BARS, FOR
FEET EXERCISES.
TOTAL EXPENDITURES SINCE
JULY % ARE s47,51s.
LONG SESSION.

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10 dance or not to dance" that
was the question which consumed
ABOUT an hour of valuable time during
the regular monthly meeting of the
local board of education, Monday
evening, and for a time it seemed as
though no decision would be reached.
This question, like Banquo's ghost.
refuses absolutely to remain sburied,'ss
IN spite Of the fact that the board has
passed resolution against .sfeet
exercises" in the local publicschools, re-
gardless of the occasion. Certain
members of the board, however, are
hopeful that their action Monday even-
ing, IN turning down the request of the
high school students that they be per.
mitted to trip the light fantastic at
the Junior-senior banquet, which is
to be held some time hence. The
young people evidently sought to ease
the suspense of swatchful Waiting'' bv
requesting Superintendent Arnold
Gloor to present the matter to the
0O0A03 4x4O1iody CHGl.IlS.
Dance Flooey; Gloom Prevails.
DR.. G. A. Hintz proved the most
ardent champion of the terpsichorean
pastime, with Clerk John Henle close
second. These two members were
jokingly accused by DR.. j. II. Vogel
with Aelectioneering,' when they at
tempted to convince Herman F. Raabe
to cast his vote in favor of granting
the request. The latter held back his
decision for about half an hour, quietly
celebrating as to what action to take.
He finally joined with DR.. Vogel and
+. 2 Zschunke, who had been chosen
temporary chairman in place of Presi-
esnt Alfred W Muel4l ri
voted no. " Mr.. Zschunke stated
that he was opposed to allowing the
students to dance in the high school,
as feet exercise" could not rightfully
be classed as an essential educational
part of the high school curriculum. He
also thought that the boards previous
resolution should not be modified for
any occasion
$47,513.18 Discussed.
I Clerk Henle and Treasurer Raabe
submitted joint preliminary reports
relative to the receipts and disburse-
ments of New Ulm independent School
District No. /, the formers statement
dating from August 1, 1920, to Feb
ruary 8, 1921, and the latter's from
July %, 1920, to February %, 1921.
According to these reports, the total
receipts aggregated $4S, S,424.91, in
cluding balance on hand of SO. 3.940.62.
July %, 1920, while the disbursements
amounted to $47,513. is, leaving a
balance Of $911.73 in the treasury on
February %. The principal item
among the expenditures was the sum
of $29 9,499.57 for salaries.
Citizenship Class.
Superintendent Gloor reported that
l22 applications for enrolment in the
proposed citizenship class to be or
ganized in the high school prepare tory
to the convening Of the May term of
the Brown county district court. had
been received, Thursday evening, when
all OF these applicants appeared in
person for the purpose of registering.
instruction is to be given on two even
lngs each week up to the beginning of
the court term, which will provide
about 18 lessons for those who desire
to have their applications for citizen
ship considered at that time. The
1lboard fixed $500 per evening as COM
pensation for the instructor. The
class will be organized at the high
school tomorrow Thursday evening
and all applicants are urgently re-
quested to be present. It is planned
to give Instruction every Tuesday and
Thursday evening.
Teachers Salaries Considered.
The matter Of electing the members
OF the high school and grade faculty
Tor the next school term was discussed
4 at length by the board Superintend-
ent Gloor stated that all of the present
teachers would accept reelection, ex-
cept Misses Laucks and Cannon, who,
. it is rumored, have become victims of
4 Dan Cupid's darts, Mr.. Gloor sub
mitted systematic salary schedule,
which would provide increased COM
. pensation for certain teachers, but
I Dr.. Vogel urged that no changes be
& made in salaries this year, with the
exception Of that Of Prof. A. L. Brig
ham, the new high school principal,
). The latter was voted an increase from
], 5000 to $4,000 per year. He has
!, proved himself a very able and efficient
! Instructor and disciplinarian. accord
ing to members of the board.