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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
1
State authorities require condemnation findings leading to extensive improvements before the high school building can be used. The order imposes near term construction and safety upgrades to meet standards. Local officials must halt use of the facility until renovations satisfy approval milestones.
The Sanitary School Building Law of 1911 outlines health-based standards for site drainage, building foundations, lighting, ventilation, water supply, and fixtures for new or remodeled Indiana schoolhouses. Highlights include dry sites, basements, raised ground floors, adequate lighting, adjustable desks, slate blackboards, sanitary cloakrooms, and drinking water from approved sources with cups banned.
The Greenestle Booster Club executive committee will meet Friday night to discuss efforts to secure the Dixie Trail routing through Putnam county.
Miss Geraldine Gibson headlines a May Day queen contest with a five dollar bonus and a total of 169,900 votes. Eighth grade students perform at the Opera House on May 21 with music, sketches, and diplomas.
A mock high school commencement style comedy sketch titled Eighth Grade Exercise promises to be an interesting feature of the Eighth Grade entertainment. The performance is planned for Wednesday night May 12 at the Opera House.
Gipse announces a special prize for the candidate with the largest vote at 6 o clock Wednesday. The winner is Miss Geraldine with 169,900 total votes and a lead of 2,850 over the next candidate. Wednesday votes for the winner were 126,300, with all candidates totaling 394,525. The election board required six hours to count Wednesday ballots.
Geraldine Gibson leads with 169 900 votes at 6 pm on Wednesday and a special prize of five dollars for the largest vote. Vera Kelley follows with 166 050 votes and Lou Pollard is third with 119 600. More candidates gain ground as ballots flood in. the contest closes next Wednesday.
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