Two High School Construction Plans Move Forward
Frederick County Board of Education advances two year construction plans for Thurmont and Liberty High Schools including new classrooms and combined auditorium facilities. Buckler and Fentington to detail bid specs while costs are reviewed by county commissioners. A separate plan calls for a two teacher colored school at Doubs with discussions on financing and opening next year.
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Temporary school units deemed unsafe as plan for emergency construction ordered
Two temporary units at Doubs, installed twenty years ago, are described as unsafe. Supt. Pruitt says moderate winds threaten the structures. Architect Bowers is ordered to draft plans including central heating and water systems for emergency facilities. October 3 marks the earliest school calendar pause for Frederick County to attend the Frederick Fair.
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Emmitsburg
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Brunswick
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School board debates apportionment and aid limits in 1947 run
The Frederick County Board of Education discusses equal percentage sums with a minimum to smaller schools and restrictions on using state aid for physical education. A county wide visual aids project is proposed as costs rise. Bus contract increases are sought due to higher fuel and living costs. New teaching assignments and leaves of absence are approved for Frederick, Middletown, Emmitsburg, Woodsboro, Thurmont, Brunswick, Lincoln, and Hopewell schools. A separate divorce case in Chicago cites jealousy and alleged abuse.
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Frederick County School Bus Owners Association
Pruitt
State Board of Education
Gertrude Smith
Towson State Teachers
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