East Central Dors To Build Student Dormitories On Campus
Work will start within days on two new dormitories at East Central State Teachers College. Price & Kern of Oklahoma City won the contract for construction, with plans designed to fit the campus. The project, backed by Gov Marland and funded by the Public Works Administration, will provide living space for 178 women and 112 men and create jobs for many months.
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Roy S. McKeown
East Central State Teachers’ College
Oklahoma City
Price & Kern
East Central
Public Works Administration
PWA
State Board of Education
E. W. Marland
House of Representatives
A. M. Kerr
Austin R. Deaton
Pontotoc County
al G. Nichols
Wewoka
Senate
A. Linscheid
Albert S. Ross
Oklahoma
East Central Campus
College
Ada
East Central College To Add Dormitories For Men And Women
A. Linscheid president of East Central State Teachers College announces two new dormitories for 112 men and 178 women, funded by state and federal cooperation. The project doubles the college’s housing, elevates its instructional facilities, and strengthens Ada’s civic and educational prospects. Completion is expected in ten to twelve months.
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A. Linscheid
East Central Teachers College
East Central State Teachers College
America
American Association of University Women
North Central Association
Teachers Colleges of
Oklahoma
East Central
Ada
East Central District
Ada _ Evening News
Public Ant On Buildings Details Dorm Room Finishes
The plan outlines public areas in a dormitory building with living room, social room, corridors and foyer. Walnut or mahogany wood, acoustical tile ceilings, concrete floors, plaster paint finish, and a large dining hall with a 306 seat capacity are described along with a private dining room for guests and spaces to host relatives and friends.
Modern Kitchen and Auxiliary Room Details
The description outlines a large main kitchen with ranges, ovens, steam tables, and an electric dishwasher. It includes a separate baking refrigerator, two refrigerated storage rooms, a fish and meat storage area, and a 10 by 10 foot vegetable room. The service entrance faces north with restrooms and showers for kitchen staff and a pastry department noted.
Lawmakers Back Kerr and Deaton on Dormitory Bill
Legislators Aubrey M. Kerr and Austin R. Deaton co authored the bill authorizing the dormitories and pressed for its passage.
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Aubrey M. Kerr
Austin R. Deaton
Pontotoc County
Governor Had Early Interest in Dormitory Bill
Governor Had Part interest in the dormitory bill and brought the attorney general's office in to speed legal work on the state PWA project.
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E. W. Marland
Attorney General’s Office
PWA
Equipment Purchase Details for Kitchen Upgrade
The project includes 2 Mixmaster units at 550 each to speed mixing. An equipment package priced at 12,000 covers cooking tables pans pan racks serving tables trays dishes silverware and linens. Dining tables are not included in the estimate.
East Central dormitories to rise overlooking valley
New East Central student residence halls will be built on the bluff edge with west facing views over the valley. The women's dorm will be larger at 239 by 86 feet and house 178 women, while the men's hall measures 152 by 62 feet and houses 112 men. Both buildings, fireproof and brick faced, will include extensive dining and living facilities, terraces, cloisters, and a future development area. Labor will employ about 169 Pontotoc county residents for 11 months.
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Pontotoc County
Dormitory for Women at East Central Teachers College
Readers learn of a new women’s dormitory at East Central Teachers College offering two occupants per room with solid maple furniture a private closet shelving a 39 inch bed double deck coil mattress desks wall book racks and chairs.
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East Central Teachers College
Two-Dormitory Buildings Planned for Women and Men
Two dormitory complexes sized 239 ft 8 in by 86 ft and 152 ft 2 in by 62 ft 9 in will house 279 and 111 persons respectively plus matrons. Steam heating from a central plant, electric dishwashers, pastry department, ice cream cabinets, and real fireplaces in living rooms feature in the design. The matron’s suite permits access without passing through public areas. The project funds total 363,636 dollars with 169 men employed for 14 months. The dining hall seats 306 and the two buildings contain 396 rooms including storage and closets.
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