The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-23
Committee to Plan
Details of Old School
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provided by law"
Ralph Hamblett, chairman Of
the school board, expressed HIM
self as not in favor of an outlay
of five or six thousand dollars on
the building which was to be for
temporary use, as new building
was sure to come, and perhaps
soon.
Judge Smith said the school
board usually agreed on most
things but that there was a disa-
greement on this question among
I the board. Mr.. Hamblett wanted
to use the vacant room in the
south school building which would
only care for one grade.
"My proposition will care for
the two grades, some sixty or sew
enty scholars and give them such
requirements as the state board
requires. | believe it feasible to
use the main hall as an entrance
to both the rooms, with separate
entrance provided with two stair
ways to basement toilet, which
cannot be too good for the chill
dren, and if the building is still
to be used for athletic purposes
shower baths should be installed
also, but | do not say that they
should be put in now.
"The present toilet accomoda-
tons for whatever purposes the
hall is used for, is disgraceful."
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the main hall was strengthened by
three iron girders, the basement
sheathed and the floor cemented
and a three battery furnace install
led which is now practically as
good as new. The lighting space
can be cared for, and the neces-
sary fire escapes called for, pro-
vided, and still keep within a rea-
sonable outlay.
Many Of the improvements
made would be Of value TO the
building if put to some other use
at some future time and the fur
nishings could be used in u new
building if desired.
Supt. E. A. Hamilton gave in
formation relative to the re-
quirements of the School Board
and also the requirements of the
Board of Health. The law was
plain and had to be complied with
he said.
The East and South building as
well as the West school met all
the requirements. Suggestion Of
much value We're offered by the
| City Council 30 the school board
who has full control in the matter
but are anxious TO have the city
council share in the responsible
| ty.
Alderman ]. l.. McCarten said
that he considered it good plan
to get the board Of health over
here and meet Il committee eff
three o. more appointed by the
Mayor from the school committee
and the city council and in the
meantime have specifications and
plans for their approval ready.
f. J. Smith made motion
which was carried that a commit
, tee of two from the city council
! and two from the school board be
/ appointed by the Mayor, for the
purpose of making specifications
, including furnishings to be sub
mitted to the council and school
board some time the first week in
June. They are Ralph Hamblett,
! chairman, E. }. Smith, John
Prouty and j. +. McCarten.
The matter Of an appropriation
of money for the support of u
band during the season which had
been laid Oh the table was taken
! up and acted upon at last nights
| meeting and it was voted to APP
| propriate $500 for this use. This
is a matter for congratulation as
| there has been a good deal Of
feeling about the matter. 1t is
| the opinion of many citizens being
that a band was a valuable asset
to the town, and on the several
| occasions when one would be
| needed the expense of hiring
would be very much more than
this amount.
| Frank Flint appeared before the
| council to protest against the
building of a veterinary hospital by
Dr.. f. l.. Miller on the lot next
to the Buick garage. DR.. Miller
was also present and said he had
complied with all the requirements
of the state law, that the hospital
would be no more offensive than
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