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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Cindy McCachern McCachern@worldnet.att.net ==================================================================== MILLIGAN COLLEGE OF TENNESSEE FIRST MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes Of: 6 Jan 1923 At a called meeting of the Executive Committee of Milligan College held at Johnson City, Tennessee, in the Director's Room of the Tennessee National Bank at 3:30 o'clock, P.M., January 6th, 1923, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: Present and presiding, A. B. Crouch, President, and the following directors present: W. G. Payne, J. W. Williams, J. E. Crouch, Wm. E. Sweeney, and S. W. Price. H. J. Derthick, president of the College. Moved by Wm. E. Sweeney, seconded by J. W. Williams, that a committee be appointed to investigate the matter of the request of Gov. Taylor, and Nat G. Taylor for a supply of water from the College system. Carried. The following committee was appointed: J. W. Williams and S. W. Price. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by J. E. Crouch, that H. J. Derthick be and is authorized to pay the claim of Mrs. Dr. Chase for rent on her property. Carried. Moved by W. G. Payne, seconded by J. W. Williams, that A. B. Crouch be authorized and empowered to insure the college in the amount of 80% of its value by the cancellation of such insurance as is not desirable and place the same with such old line companies as he may select. Carried. Moved by W. E. Sweeney, seconded by J. E. Crouch, that S. W. Price be constituted as committee to inform Bro. Tyndell that he may have the use of the college property for 100 days during the summer of 1923, upon condition that a proper rental. Carried. Moved by J. W. williams, seconded by J. E. Crouch, that the Pres. Derthick be and is authorized to converge the water system with the Creek for fire purposes. Carried. Moved by J. e. Crouch, seconded by J. W. Williams, that A. B. Crouch and Mrs. G. W. Hardin be and are authorized to receive and receipt the sum of $23096.37 of the Government fund receipt therefore and enforce the work of the government for the same; and that the Secretary of this board be and is authorized to certify this first by affidavit or otherwise and execute such papers as may be necessary to that end. Carried. Adjourned. S. W. Price, Secretary 2 Mar 1923 At a called meeting of the Executive committee of the Board of Directors of the College in the Director's Room of the Tennessee National Bank on friday afternoon, March 2nd, 1923, at 5 o'clock, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: A. B. Crouch, President, present and presiding, and the following directors present: A. B. Crouch, Wm. E. Sweeney, J. W. Williams, J. E. Crouch, and S. W. Price. Sam J. Hyder, Treasurer, and H. J. Derthick, President were, also, present. Moved by J. E. Crouch, seconded by J. W. Williams, that out of the funds received from the following sources, to wit: The George T. Williams insurance $2869.44 and the Government check $23096.37. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by Wm. E. Sweeney, that on March 28th, 1923, at Prayer Meeting at the church in Johnson City, the notes of the College be burned. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by J. E. Crouch, that we do now adjourn. Carried. 22 May 1923 Annual Meeting Board of Directors of Milligan College of Tennessee. At the regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors of Milligan College of Tennessee, held at the College on Tuesday, May 22nd, 1923, present and presiding, A. B. Crouch, president, the following proceedings were had and entered of record, to wit: A quorum present, the following directors answering roll call: A. B. Crouch, Mrs. Nola F. Hardin, Wm. E. Sweeney, A. I. Myhr, J. Hopwood, J. W. Williams, Otto Roehl, W. G. Payne, and S. W. Price. Samuel J. Hyder, Treasurer, reported as follows: Moved by Mrs. Hardin, seconded by Wm. Sweeney, that the report of the Treasurer be and is accepted and ordered filed. Carried. President Derthick recommended the following members of the present Senior Class for the degrees set opposite their respective names: Adam Bowman Crouch, Bachelor of Arts Kathleen Adams, Bachelor of Arts Carl Crow Morrin, Bachelor of Arts John M. Hart, Bachelor of Arts Thelma Louise Nolen, Bachelor of Arts Joe B. Jared, Bachelor of Science Jessie Voletta Bowers, Bachelor of Science John Latin Meadows, Bachelor of Science Ruth E. Nowlin, Bachelor of Science Pauline Ferguson, Bachelor of Science Jessie Perkins, Bachelor of Science Martha Jeanette Goolsby, Ph. B. D. Lester Keller Amelia Sussner Carl L. Fields Moved by Otto Phoel, seconded by Wm. E. Sweeney, that the report and recommendation of the president be and is granted and the degrees granted. Carried. Moved by W. G. Payne, seconded by J. W. Williams, that the College build a Gymnasium at a cost of $41,000.00 and that the same be underwritten by such of the individual members of the Board of Directors as voluntarily may sign the note. Adjournment until 2 o'clock P.M. same day. Board reconvened at the appointed time. On motion the present Executive Committee to wit: A. B. Crouch, J. E. Crouch, J. W. Williams, S. W. Price, and A. I. Myhr, were elected the Executive Committee for the next year. Moved by Otto Roehe, seconded by J. W. Williams, that the Executive Committee hold its regular monthly meeting at 4:30 P. M. on the Thursday nearest the tenth of the month. Carried. Moved by A. I. Myhr, seconded by A. A. Ferguson, that the College insure the life of H. J. Derthick in the sum of $25000.00 for the benefit of the Gymnasium Building Fund. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by Wm. E. Sweeney, that a committee of three, to wit: Sam J. Hyder, Prof. Ingle, and W. G. Payne, be appointed to look after the property. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by W. G. Payne, that a Building Committee be appointed by the president for the consideration of the Gymnasium building. Carried. Thereupon the president appointed the following Building Committee: W. G. Payne, Chairman, J. W. Williams, S. W. Price, Sam J. Hyder. Adjourned. S. W. Price, Secretary 8 Jun 1923 At a regular monthly meeting of the Executive Committee or Board of Control of milligan College of Tennessee held in the president's office of the Tennessee national Bank at Johnson City, Tennessee, on June 8th, 1923, a. B. Crouch, president, present and presiding, when the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: Present: W. G. Payne, J. W. Williams, J. E. Crouch, A. B. Crouch, and S. W. Price. H. J. Derthick, president of the College, was present and reported on his visits to New York. Minutes read and approved. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by W. G. Payne, that the suggestion of Bro. Phillip that the College get from the Standard the names of brethren in accord with our position and with them enclosing a copy of our advertisement in the Standard and invite them to contribute. Carried. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by J. E. Crouch, that the books be audited and that the president select an auditor for that purpose. Carried. Adjourned. S. W. Price, Secretary 14 Jun 1923 At a regular annual meeting of the Board of the Directors of Milligan College of Tennessee held on Thursday, June 14, at Avoca, Tennessee, 1923, A. B. Crouch, president, present and presiding, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered or record, to wit: Roll call: W. P. Crouch, E. J. Barnett, Polk Tarwater, A. B. Crouch, W. J. McGill, S. W. Price, Corey E. Morgan, J. W. Williams, Richie Ware, W. E. Sweeney, M. R. Campbell, Torn Tarwater, A. I. Myhr, and Mrs. Geo. W. Hardin. J. C. Hamblet, Walter M. White. Prayer by Bro. Richie Ware. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. President H. J. Derthick reported the prospect for raising funds for the building of the Gymnasium. Moved by Polk Tarwater, seconded by McGill, that the action of the Board at a former meeting to build a gymnasium be and is ratified. Carried. Moved by Polk Tarwater, seconded by J. W. Williams, that the College be and is standardized according to the Southern College Association standard and that the necessary additional Ten Thousand Dollars together with the $50,000.00 for the Gymnasium buildings and that it be underwritten by the directors personally. Carried. Moved by A. I. Myhr, seconded by Richie Ware, that a unanimous vote of thanks to President and Mrs. Derthick for their work in raising the funds and carrying on the work. Carried. Moved by A. I. Myhr, seconded by Richie Ware, that President H. J. Derthick be and hereby is elected president of the College for the next five years. Carried. Adjourned to 4 o'clock, is afternoon. Meeting convened in the afternoon at the hour appointed. President Derthick accepted the call to the presidency for the next five years. Hearty commendation of President and Mrs. Derthick and their management of the school by Mr. Hamblin, Mr. McGill, and Mr. White. Report of Mrs. Nola F. Hardin, as administrator of her late husband, George W. Hardin, with this in words and figures as follows: Moved by R. Ware, seconded by J. W. Williams, that the suitable resolutions touching the life and service of the late C. C. Taylor, president of the Board of Trustees, and of Geo. T. Williams, Secretary, and that a copy At a meeting of the Executive Committee or board of control of Milligan College of Tennessee, held at the College on Friday evening, July 13th, 1923, at 7:30 o'clock, A. B. Crouch, president, present and presiding, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: Roll call showed the following members present: A. B. Crouch, A. I. Myhr, J. W. Williams, John E. Anderson, J. Hopwood, Sam. J. Hyder, W. E. Sweeney, W. G. Payne, Mrs. Nola Hardin, and S. W. Price. Prayer by Bro. A. I. Myhr. President Crouch read a letter from Chas. Biddle claiming $1400.00 due him on planning on the Administration Building and the Boy's Dormitory. the matter referred to a committee composed of John E. Anderson. Letter from Judge Wright to the Board suggesting that the expense of the Moved by A. I. Myhr, seconded by J. W. Williams that a committee be appointed by the chair to confer with Dr. Tyndale and settle the difference arising over the Southern Bible School Institute. Carried. Committee appointed for this purpose to wit: W. E. Sweeney and S. W. Price. Moved by A. I. Myhr, seconded by W. G. Payne, that a committee be appointed to make a fair and frank presentation of the attitude of the College toward the Southern Bible Institute. Carried. Committee appointed: W. E. Sweeney, A. I. Myhr, and S. W. Price. Moved by W. G. Payne, seconded by John E. Anderson, that Prof. Harmon be and is invited to appear before this Executive Committee at the College on July 19th to discuss matters couching his attitude toward the policy of the school. Carried. 19 Jul 1923 At an adjourned meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Milligan College of Tennessee, held in the Bible School auditorium of the Christian Church at Johnson City at 7:30 P.M, July 19th, present and presiding A. B. Crouch, president. the following proceedings were had and ordered. Opened by prayer by Bro. W. E. Sweeney. Roll call disclosed the following members present: A. B. Crouch, W. G. Payne, J. W. Williams, Sam J. Hyder, Josephus Hopwood, J. E. Anderson, Mrs. Nola F. Hardin, and S. W. Price. Letter of S. W. Price, secretary, to Dr. Walter Harmon, read by him to the committee and Dr. Harmon was present with his wife and was called on to state his views in response to the resolution embraced in the letter read, which letter is as follows: Dr. and Mrs. Harmon were present, having come from Mountain City to attend this meeting. Dr. Harmon made response, in substance, as follows: "My attitude toward the College is that of absolute loyalty. The policies of the board are unknown to me; but, if faithful to the Christ and the plain and simple gospel, I am in hearty accord therewith." Dr. Harmon made the board this proposition, in substance: "Adjourning this meeting until President Derthick can come back and have a conference with me. If he will tell me that he can't get along with me, then, I will resign and this will end the matter." After the foregoing statements of Dr. Harmon and the discussion following same, it was moved by S. W. Price, seconded by W. G. Payne, that an adjournment be had to Tuesday evening, July 31st, 1923, at 7:30 to enable President Derthick and Dr. Harmon to get together to discuss between themselves the matters now before us. Carried. S. W. Price, Secretary 30 Jul 1923 At an adjourned meeting of the Executive Committee of Milligan College of Tennessee held in the Christian Church at Johnson at 7:30 o 'clock Monday evening, July 30th, 1923, present and presiding A. B. Crouch, president, the following p[roceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: Prayer by J. W. Williams. Members of Board present: a. B. Crouch, J. W. Williams, W. E. Sweeney, Prof. J. Hopwood, Sam J. Hyder, A. I. Myhr, W. G. Payne, J. E. Anderson, Mrs. Nola F. Hardin, and S. W. Price. President Derthick, Mrs. Derthick, and Dr. and Mrs. Harmon. The minutes of the previous meeting were read. Dr. Harmon ob jected to the following paragraph of the minutes, to wit: "Dr. Harmon made the Board the following proposition, is substance: 'Adjourn this meeting until President Derthick comes back and have a conference with me. If he will tell me that he can't get along with me, then I will resign and that will end the matter.'" He said, "I did not say, if President Derthick will tell me that he can't get along with me, I will resign! I did not say that. The question being put, the minutes were adapted as read. President Crouch stated that the meeting was ready to consider the matters properly coming before the committee: and calling on Dr. Derthick to make any statement de desired. Dr. Derthick said, in substance, I have a very high regard for Dr. Harmon's ability as a teacher, but that, owing top the attitude of himself and Mrs. Harmon toward his administration, he could not possibly run the school another year with Dr. Harmon on the faculty. I am willing to retire from the presidency. Dr. Harmon denying substantially the statements of Dr. Derthick; he made one statement repeatedly: "Your vote will make no difference in my attitude." "Vote me out but I will air this matter out and others will air it with me." Mrs. Harmon was given an opportunity to speak. "I can't do what he wants us to do. I can't stand for what he stands for." The committee then went into executive session. Moved by J. E. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Nola F. Hardin, that a committee of three be appointed to call on Dr. Harmon for his resignation as a member of the faculty of the College. Seven votes for the motion and two against it. Carried. A. B. Crouch, president, appointed the following committee to call on Dr. Harmon in response to the foregoing vote to resign, to wit: W. E. Sweeney, J. W. Williams, and J. E. Anderson. This committee retired and returned and reported that they had united on Dr. Harmon and requested him to resign, which he declined to do. Moved by J. E. Anderson, seconded by J. W. Williams, that, if Dr. Harmon's resignation is not communicated to the president of the Board on or before Wednesday, August 10th, 1923, his position on the faculty of the College be and is declared vacant. Carried. Moved by W. G. Payne, seconded by A. I. Myhr, that we do now adjourn until 7:30 P.M, August 10th, 1923. Carried. S. W. Price, Secretary 6 Sep 1923 At a meeting (regular monthly) of the Executive Committee of Milligan College of Tennessee in the Director's Room of the Tennessee National Bank at Johnson City at 8 o'clock, P.M, Thursday, September 6th, 1923, A. B. Crouch, president, present and presiding, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: Prayer by Bro. John w. Williams. Roll call disclosed the following members present: A. B. Crouch, John E. Anderson, J. E. Crouch, W. G. Payne, J. W. Williams, Sam J. Hyder, and S. W. Price. President Derthick attended. The minutes of the two previous meetings were read and approved. The president of the Board read a letter from Mr. C. O. Biddle presenting a claim for commission on plumbing work in 1920 in the sum of $1616.34. This matter was referred to the committee appointed at a previous meeting for settlement. The matter of the claim of Dr. Harmon for damages for his discharge called to the attention of the committee by its president. Moved by S. W. Price, seconded by S. J. Hyder, that a committee composed of a. B. Crouch, J. W. Williams, and John E. Anderson be and are hereby appointed to confer with Mr. Robt. Allen in an effort to settle the controversy with Dr. Walter E. Harmon. With the consent of the second this motion was withdrawn. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by John E. Anderson, that Prof. A. E. Mineberger be and is hereby elected to the head of the department of Music. Carried. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by W. G. Payne, that Bro. A. I. Myhr be and is hereby elected to the chair of Sacred Literature. Carried. 14 Sep 1923 At a regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Milligan College of Tennessee, held in the office of the President of the College on Friday, September 14, 1923, at seven o'clock, P.M., Adam B. Crouch, President, present and presiding, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: Moved by J. E. Crouch, seconded by John W. Williams, That: Whereas, it has just been reported to this body that one of its honored members, Hon. T. A. Wright, has just died at his home in Knoxville; Whereas, Mr. Wright was one of the outstanding leaders in the Church of Christ for many years; and a liberal contributor of his time and money to the spread of the gospel; and Whereas, he has for many years been a most active and influential member of this Board; and a most ardent and enthusiastic friend of Milligan College and patron and advocate of Christian Education; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: I. That we voice the expression of the appreciation of our departed friend and co-laborer; and of our sympathy for his bereaved family and friends. In his death Milligan College has lost a liberal and gracious supporter. The cause of Christian Education in Tennessee will long mourn his loss. The Church of Christ on earth has been enriched by the pure life, the high character, and the unselfish devotion of this cultured Christian gentleman, who has now joined the great family of the immortals in the land beyond the sunset's radiant glow. II. That these resolutions be spread of record on the minutes of the Board and given to the press; and that a copy be furnished the family of the deceased. Passed by rising vote, unanimously. The foregoing is a true and perfect copy of the resolutions passed by the Executive Committee in appreciation of the life and services of Hon. T. A. Wright, late a member of the Board of Trustees of the College. This September 14, 1923. Regular monthly meeting of the Executive Committee. 19 Nov 1923 At the regular meeting of the Executive committee held on Monday evening, November 19th, 1923, in the parlor of the Young Ladies House at the College at 7:30, Adam B. Crouch, President, present and presiding, when the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: Roll called and the following members were present and answering: Adam B. Crouch, Wm. E. Sweeney, John E. Anderson, John W. Williams, W. G. Payne, and S. W. Price, and Prof. A. I. Myhr. Prayer by Bro. W. G. Payne. Treasurer's report shows a current indebtedness on the Gymnasium of $11,345.79. And that a total had been expended on the Gymnasium to date--$27.840.22. The president of the school estimated that the gymnasium would cost $50,000.00. Mrs. Derthick reported on her recent visit to the regional meeting of the Board at Knoxville, and her visit to Nashville and Shelbyville; and suggested the election of T. Asbury Wright, Jr. to succeed his fater, T. A. Wright, on the college Board. Moved by Wm. E. Sweeney, seconded by John w. Williams, that Mr. T. A. Wright, Jr., be and is elected a member of the Board of Directors to succeed his father, the late T. A. Wright, deceased. Carried. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by W. G. Payne, that term insurance on the life of H. J. Derthick in the sum of $40,000.00 for the benefit of the guarantors of the gymnasium fund. Carried. Moved by John E. Anderson, seconded by John W. Williams, that fire insurance on the gymnasium be procured to the extent of 80% of its cost. Carried. Moved by Bro. Sweeney, seconded by John E. Anderson, that we do now adjourn. Carried. S. W. Price, Sec. 15 Jan 1924 Regular monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Milligan College of Tennessee. At the regular meeting of the Executive Committee held in the Director's Room of the Tennessee National Bank on Tuesday evening January 15th, 1924, at 7 o'clock, present and presiding, Adam B. Crouch, President, when the following proceedings were had and ordered to be entered of record, to wit: Prayer by Dr. A. I. Myhr. Roll call: Adam B. Crouch, Wm. E. Sweeney, A. I. Myhr, John E. Anderson, Sam J. Hyder, J. W. Williams, and S. W. Price. Moved by Wm. E. Sweeney, seconded by J. W. Williams, that a Faculty Committee of two be appointed to confer with the president of the college and recommend to the Board names of persons to be elected to the faculty. Carried. President appointed on and as this committee: Wm. E. Sweeney and S. W. Price. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by J. E. Anderson, that a Financial Agent be selected to raise funds for the college. Carried. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by S. J. Hyder, that the President of the Board be authorized and directed to write Bro. George L. Snively to insure whether he will consider the appointment as financial agent of the College for the purpose of conducting a drive in Johnson City. Carried. 14 Feb 1924 At a regular meeting of the Executive Committee held in the Director's Room of the Tennessee National Bank at 7 o'clock, Thursday evening, February 14th, 1924, present and presiding, Adam B. Crouch, President, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered or record, to wit: Prayer by Bro. J. W. Williams. Roll call showed the following members present: A. B. Crouch, S. J. Hyder, John E. Anderson, W. G. Payne, J. W. Williams, A. I. Myhr, Wm. E. Sweeney, and S. W. Price. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by J. E. anderson, that the report of the Faculty committee recommending the re-election of the entire faculty with the following exceptions and conditions, to wit: l. The present coach, 2. The committee shall investigate the availability of the present head of the Music Department before further action be and is adopted. Carried. The President of the corporation read a letter from Bro. Snively, and, also, from the Havitt Company with reference to putting on the financial campaign in Johnson City for the College. Letters ordered filed for future reference. Bro. Myhr brought up the question of systematic organization, classification, etc. of students. No action taken. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by W. G. Payne, that we do now adjourn. Carried. S. W. Price, Sec. 6 Mar 1924 At a regular meeting of the Executive committee held in the Tennessee National Bank at Johnson City at 7 o'clock, Thursday evening, March 6th, 1924, Adam B. Crouch, present and presiding, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: The following members were present: A. B. Crouch, S. J. Hyder, J. W. Williams, Wm E. Sweeney, A. I. Myhr, John E. Anderson, and S. W. Price. The president appointed the following committee on catalogue upon authority of motion passed at last meeting, to wit: Prof. Rooker, Dean Boyd, Prof. Lappin, and Mrs. H. J. Derthick. Treasurer reported a shortage on current expenses and on the gymnasium fund. Mr. Huwitt suggested that his company would put on a campaign in Johnson City of four weeks for a $100,000.00 on Endowment at a cost of about $2000.00; and that the cost of raising funds from the Alumni runs from 9 to 127. For each campaign there will be an expense of $600.00 in addition to the suggested flat rate. Total 23 to $2400.00. Adjournment. 2 May 1924 At a regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the College held in the office of the Tennessee National bank in Johnson City on Friday evening, May 2nd, 1924, at 7:30 o'clock, Adam B. Crouch, President, present and presiding, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered or record, to wit: The following members were present and answering to roll call: A. B. Crouch, Wm. E. Sweeney, John E. Anderson, J. W. Williams, S. J. Hyder, A. I. Myhr, and S. W. Price. The Treasurer filed a report in writing which is attached hereto and filed and marked exhibit "A." Moved by Wm. E. Sweeney, seconded by J. W. Williams, that Mr. F. B. Wheatley, expert accountant, be and is enjoined to audit the books of the Treasurer, the same being requested by President Derthick. Carried. Moved by J. W. williams, seconded by J. E. Anderson, that it is the sense of this Executive Committee that an endowment of at least five hundred thousand dollars for the College is absolutely necessary and that, in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Trustees, passed at the last annual meeting at Avoca, the president of the College be directed to begin the raising of same at once. Carried. 3 May 1924 At an adjourned meeting of the Executive Committee of the College held according to adjournment, in the Director's Room of the Tennessee National Bank, at Johnson City, Tennessee, at 7 o'clock, P.M. Saturday, May 3rd, 1924, A. B. Crouch, President, present and presiding, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: Members present and answering roll call as follows: A. B. Crouch, S. J. Hyder, J. E. Johnson, Wm. E. Sweeney, John W. Williams, A. I. Myhr, and S. W. Price. President Derthick was, also, present. Moved by J. W. Williams, seconded by Wm. E. Sweeney, that the Secretary be and hereby is authorized and directed to notify the following named members of the faculty of their election for the next year and at the salaries indicated, to wit: Dean W. B. Boyd, C. R. Peage, W. O. Lappin, M. B. Ingle, A. I. Myhr, H. G. Rooker, A. F. Cochrane, Mrs. W. B. Boyd, S. J. Hyder, Kathleen Adams, W . G. Hill, Dimple Hart, Ernestine Richards, and W. A. Wright. Their respective salaries are as follows, Dean Boyd $2400.00, C. R. Poage $2000.00, W. O. Lappin $2400.00, Ingle $2200.00, A. I. Myhr $2400.00, Rooker $2400.00, Cochrane $2400.00, Mrs. Boyd $50.00 per month, S. J. Hyder $2400.00, Adams $1200, Hill $2000.00, Miss Hart $1200.00, Earnestine Richardson $1200.00, W. A. Wright $1750.00, Mrs. Cochrane $35.00 per month. Carried. Moved by J. E. Anderson, seconded by J. W. Williams, that the matter of the retention of Prof. Muleberger be and is referred to the committee on Faculty and the president of the College for final determination. Carried. Moved by John E. Anderson, seconded by s. J. Hyder, that "Tobe" Edwards be and is hereby elected coach at a salary of $2000.00 per year. Carried. Moved by A. I. Myhr, seconded by J. W. Williams, that Joe Clark be and hereby is elected to head the department of Education at a salary of $2400.00. Carried. 6 Jan 1925 At a called meeting of the Executive Committee of the College convening in the apartment of Bro. Myhr at the College Tuesday, January 6th, 1925, at 7:30 P.M., A. B. Crouch, President present and presiding, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: Prayer by Bro. J. W. Williams. The following members were present and answering to roll call: A. B. Crouch, J. W. Williams, S. J. Hyder, A. I. Myhr, and S. W. Price. President H. J. Derthick Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. The special committee on faculty to supply reported that the matter of the selection of a temporary supply for Bro. Myhr's place for the balance of the school year be referred to the full committee. Moved by S. W. Price, seconded by S. J. Hyder, that the report be and is adopted. Moved by s. J. Hyder, seconded by s. W. Price, that J. C. V. Stivera be and is elected temporarily to teach in the place of Bro. A. I. Myhr for the balance of the present session at a salary of one hundred dollars per month and his traveling expenses to and from the place of his permanent residence. Carried. Adjourned. S. W. Price, Secretary 4 Apr 1925 At a called meeting of the Executive Committee of the College convening in the apartments of Bro. A. I. Myhr at the College Friday, April 4th, 1925, at 7 o'clock, P.M., A. B. Crouch, president, present and presiding, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: Prayer by J. W. Williams. The following members were present and answering to the roll call: A. B. Crouch, J. W. Williams, s. J. Hyder, W. E. Sweeney, John E. Anderson, A. I. Myhr, and S. W. Price. President H. J. Derthick. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. President Derthick made his report and recommendation as to Faculty, to wit: Recommends Prof Cochrane, Rooker, Wright, English, Lappin, Miss Adams, Edwards, Hyder, Hill Briggs. Left out Mr. Poag and Boyd. President Derthick withdrew all of his recommendations as to faculty. Moved by J. E. Anderson, seconded by J. W. Williams, that we adjourn to Tuesday night, April 20th, 1925. Carried. Minutes corrected by suggestion of Pres. Derthick by adding the following names to his recommendation: Miss Hart, Miss Richardson, and Miss Harvard. S. W. Price, Secretary 21 Apr 1925 At an adjourned meeting of the Executive Committee held in the Offices of the Tennessee National Bank at Johnson City, Tennessee on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock, April 21st, 1925, Adam B. Crouch, president, present and presiding, the following proceedings were had and ordered entered of record, to wit: Prayer by President H. J. Derthick. The following members were present and answering the roll call: a. B. Crouch, S. J. Hyder, J. E. Anderson, J. W. williams, A. I. Myhr, William E. Sweeney, and S. W. Price. President of the College, H. J. Derthick was, also present. Prof. Derthick, called for the reading by the committee of the letter he wrote the committee which was read as follows: Moved by S. W. Price, seconded by J. W. Williams, that Prof. H. J. Derthick be and is, hereby, selected as financial agent in addition to his duties as president. Carried. President Derthick declines to accept the position of financial agent. President Derthick Recommends the faculty as follows: W. B. Boyd, Dean of Men, English Dept. C. H. Poage, H. G. Rooker, M. B. Ingle, Music Teacher--White, Science W. L. Hill, A. F. Cochrane, Latin W. A. Wright, History W. O. Lappin, Sewing Dimple Hart and Miss Earnestine Richardson, Coach Miss Francis Melton and J. T. Edwards, Librarian Mrs. Boyd, Mathematics S. J. Hyder, Prof. A. B. Briggs, Miss Cathleene Adams, Mrs. H. J. Derthick. No change in salary unless upon recommendation of the president after a survey of the financial situation. On account of the illness of Bro. A. I. Myhr, I recommend that the faculty committee consider the selection of a Bible teacher. Moved by Bro. Myhr, seconded by Anderson, that the foregoing recommendation of the president be and are adopted. Carried. President Derthick recommended that there be ten of the Directors of the College selected outside of the Christian Church. President Crouch excused himself on account of the critical illness of his aunt and Bro. A. I. Myhr was called to the chair.