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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
3
Corydon officials discuss upgrading the town’s school buildings with new equipment, health features, and safer designs. The party visited Orleans to inspect the 1910 building and note the contrast with older facilities, planning for up-to-date measures across campuses.
A visitor notes Salem Osborn Hotel dining then praises the town library led by librarian Mise Wilson. She cites 2300 books read monthly at sites like Gent sitet pak Eases and New Orleans as examples of rapid improvement, while Corydon and Or- towns show steady cultural spirit amid street life.
A civil engineer from New Albany surveys Salem for brick street paving around the public square. Officials weigh costs and consider extending paving to surrounding streets while observers note farms, homes, and sharp road ridges vexing automobilists on the Paoli to Fredericksburg route.
New Albany residents are urged to share noteworthy events with Mrs. Marsh at 140 West Market St New Albany Indiana for inclusion in the local news. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned with moves and travels including Irwin and others connected to Corydon High School and New Albany social circles.
Dr. Kelley delivers a stirring address at Corydon High School commencement in the United Brethren Church auditorium. He urges students to pursue excellence, cites Emerson, and notes teachers and cooks as potential star performers while praising public service and physical wellness. Graduates include Walter Walte, Zelma Conrail, John Goode, Ruth Luckett, Pauline Wilson, and more.
J. W. Johnson served as principal of the colored school and his wife Mrs. Johnson led the primary department. The couple are described as earnest workers who have preserved their reputations as teachers.
The Corydon schools receive high marks for the term just completed. Superintendent Charles M. Sandifur is praised for energy and optimism, with staff and town support cited as key to improvements. Mentions of staff, grade progress, and plans for a new grade building reflect strong local pride and hopes for further modernization.
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