Putnam County, WV - An Abstract of the Official Minute Records of the Board of Education of the County of Putnam in West Virginia *********************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. *********************************************************************** PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS THE FIRST TEN YEARS _____________ An Abstract of the Official Minute Records of the Board of Education of the County of Putnam in West Virginia _____________ Edited By Sam P. Sentelle _____________ Winfield, West Virginia 1996 Putnam County Schools THE FIRST TEN YEARS Putnam County in the Kanawha River Valley of southern West Virginia finds within its borders a diversity of people and geographies. The scattered farms and old extended families of the ridge country in the north contrast with the newcomers crowding into the southern Teays Valley. And between the ridges and the flatlands flows the Great Kanawha with its antebellum river towns of Buffalo and Winfield, New-Deal Eleanor, and upstream Poca Town with its history of mining and association with the chemical industry. Then there is Hurricane. A farming village at the old Midland Trail bridge on Hurricane Creek, it first prospered as a railway depot, and again a century later when the Interstate highway enabled easy commuting to Charleston and Huntington. The greatest single institution binding these disparate elements and directing them in a common enterprise is the county-wide system of public elementary and secondary schools. And here should begin any comprehensive study of Putnam people -- here with the schools, the teachers, and the classrooms representing the oldest memories and earliest sense of community of those who call this place their home. In the pages which follow, I have abstracted the official minute records of the Putnam County Board of Education for the ten-year period between July 1933 and June 1944. The state established the county-unit system of school governance in 1933, and in the first decade of its operation the Putnam County Schools assumed many of the aspects which continue to provide its unique identity as an educational institution. The time is close enough to our own that the events and people of those years still reside broadly in living memory. And yet the time is sufficiently distant for the most part to avoid offense to the generation which struggled and endured through those difficult times when Putnam County, with the rest of the nation, was emerging from the Great Depression. I wanted to allow the historical record to speak for itself -- tempered only by the editorial discretion necessary in selection. I tried to preserve the flavor of the original by including passages which were broadly representative of the business of the Board during those formative years. The bold type is my own -- an effort to highlight words and phrases which show at a glance the subject or theme of each passage. In a separate section under the dubious title "school histories," I have listed personnel placement actions by school. Typically, the Board of Education tried to make its placements at one time for the coming school term. Teachers were placed in the late spring, and janitors in August. When a placement appears in one of these schedules, I have omitted the date of formal action following the name. Subsequent changes are followed by the date of the action. Transfers were frequent in the one-teacher schools. Where a single teacher taught all levels, annual changes provided a variety of contacts to the isolated communities across the county. And after several months on one creek or hollow no doubt most teachers looked forward to a change as much as their students. Clearly, some schools were sought after and others were difficult to supply. The frequency of transfers sometimes offers a clue to the desirability of a particular assignment. For such reasons I made a special effort to retain the original spellings of names, even where juxtaposition suggested obvious errors. These assignments and transfers appear here as they appear in the actual minute records. Such details in themselves may hold a clue as to the notoriety or professional standing of persons at given times in their respective careers, and in turn tell something about the schools they served. Not all postings appear in the formal records. There are many instances where the Board acts to employ teachers subject to placement on need -- and the actual placement never appears. Sometimes the Board ratifies what has already happened. Sometimes teachers quit without bothering to notify the central office. And sometimes several teachers in turn might be designated for a school, none of them enduring long enough to make the official record. Personnel administration, then as now, was a continuing process. Beyond the initial ten-year period, I have extended the listing of professional staff by school. The annual personnel directories published by the Board have been taken as a source as they were available, and staffing for other years comes from the official minute record. I did not compile changes made by the Board late in each school term, except for the initial ten-year period. The school buildings themselves, especially the one-room variety, seem to move about every dozen years or so. There was a diversity in structural quality, and those buildings which survive, converted to residential use or farm storage or simply abandoned, must have been the best of the lot. Old buildings were torn down to build toilets, bus stop shelters, and coal sheds. Farmers who had donated land later wanted the site back, and the school building would be physically moved across the road or down the creek, sometimes a considerable distance from the former location. The 1933 county map in the appendix shows school sites which differ in many instances with the Barnhart survey map of 1904 and with a contemporary chart of Putnam County. So here with all of its flaws and shortcomings is the official record of the first ten years of Putnam County Schools. I offer it as a source and a beginning for anyone who seeks to examine who we are and what we might become through what we have been. Sam P. Sentelle TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Board of Education Membership . . . . . . 1 Superintendents . . . . . . . . . . 3 Board of Education Seats . . . . . . . . 4 School Sites by District . . . . . . . . 6 The County-Unit . . . . . . . . . . 7 Minute Book Abstracts . . . . . . . . 7 Budget 1940-41 . . . . . . . . 70 Budget 1941-42 . . . . . . . . 76 Election officers (February 23, 1940) . 56 - 59 Expenditure detail (1st half 1939-40) . 46 - 55 School Histories (Personnel 1933 - 1943) . . . . 94 High Schools . . . . . . . . 94-106 Junior High Schools . . . . . . 106-111 Elementary Schools . . . . . . . 111-132 Schools Discontinued (Before 1963) . . . 132-190 Putnam County Schools DIRECTORY: 1937 - 1938 . . Appendix West Virginia Educational DIRECTORY (Putnam County): 1927 -1928 . . . . Appendix Putnam County Highway Maps (Indicating School Sites) Appendix Putnam County Schools BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERSHIP _____________ 3 July 1933: C. C. Bailey, F. M. Brown, Carl B. Miller (President), Owen Russell, A. N. Sumner 23 June 1934: A. B. Cary elected to vacancy due to resignation of Owen Russell 31 December 1934: J. C. Gary elected for short term expiring 30 June 1935 seated in place of A. B. Cary 1 July 1935: James O. Barnett, Fred D. Erwin (President), Dr. Roy O. Good, Dr. A. T. Jordan, Carl B. Miller 6 July 1937: E. Anderson, James O. Barnett, C. C. Billups, Dr. A. T. Jordan, Carl B. Miller (President) 3 July 1939: E. Anderson (President), C. C. Billups, P. K. Fravel, Curtis Pickens, A. N. Sumner 7 July 1941: E. Anderson (President), P. K. Fravel, E. D. McCoy, Curtis Pickens, A. N. Sumner 2 July 1943: E. Anderson (President), G. A. Cottrill, P. K. Fravel, E. D. McCoy, A. N. Sumner 5 July 1943: E. Anderson, G. A. Cottrill, P. K. Fravel (President), E. D. McCoy, A. N. Sumner 2 July 1945: G. A. Cottrill, Simon A. Craigo, P. K. Fravel, Herman A. Noffsinger, A. N. Sumner (President) 6 January 1947: G. A. Cottrill (President), Simon A. Craigo, Herman A. Noffsinger, A. N. Sumner, W. M. Walters, Jr. 3 January 1949: Romie Arthur, George W. Cargill, Simon A. Craigo, Herman A. Noffsinger, William M. Walters, Jr. (President) 2 January 1951: Romie Arthur. Jesse Brown, George W. Cargill (President), Wayne F. Erwin, William M. Walters, Jr. January 6, 1953: Romie Arthur. Jesse Brown, George W. Cargill (President), Wayne F. Erwin, Arnold Jividen January 3, 1955: Jesse Brown (President), Wayne F. Erwin, Arnold Jividen, Roy Knapp, Kay W. Leadmon January 7, 1957: George W. Cargill, Arnold Jividen, Roy Knapp, Kay W. Leadmon (President), Russell C. Lemon December 10, 1957: Kay W. Leadmon resigns as President; Arnold Jividen succeeds him October 7, 1958: Roy Knapp resigns; Arnold Jividen resigns; Arnold Jividen appointed to seat vacated by Roy Knapp; E. Ray McClanahan appointed to seat vacated by Arnold Jividen; Russell C. Lemon elected President January 5, 1959: George W. Cargill, Arnold Jividen, Kay W. Leadmon, Russell C. Lemon (President), E. Ray McClanahan (sworn for full term) May 4, 1959: Arnold Jividen resigns; Joe Adams of Eleanor appointed to fill vacancy August 4, 1959: Kay W. Leadmon resigns; Wayne F. Erwin (Hurricane, former Board member) appointed to fill vacancy August 18, 1959: Wayne F. Erwin declines appointment; Damon Engle (Hurricane) appointed to fill vacancy of Kay W. Leadmon February 2, 1960: E. Ray McClanahan resigns; James Matheny appointed to vacancy May 31, 1960: George W. Cargill, Damon Engle, Buford E. Johnson, Russell C. Lemon (President), Robert Pruett January 3, 1961: Franklin Allen, Jesse Brown, George W. Cargill, Russell C. Lemon (President), Buford E. Johnson July 7, 1961: Jesse Brown resigns; Billy F. Pring appointed May 18, 1962: Franklin Allen, Wayne F. Erwin, Russell C. Lemon (President), Buford E. Johnson, Billy F. Pring January 7, 1963: Franklin Allen, John W. Chapman, Jr., Wayne F. Erwin, Buford E. Johnson, Russell C. Lemon (President) January 4, 1965: Franklin Allen, John W. Chapman, Jr., Wayne F. Erwin, Dennis V. Garrison, Russell C. Lemon (President) September 7, 1965: John W. Chapman, Jr., resigns; Buford E. Johnson appointed to vacancy May 17, 1966: Franklin Allen by reason of receiving the third highest number of votes was elected to unexpired term of John Chapman, Jr.; Mr. Allen resigns from regular term expiring December 30th to accept unexpired term to which he was elected. June 9, 1966: Elmer Eugene Knell appointed to vacancy created by Allen's resignation from remainder of six-year term expiring December 30th. January 3, 1967: Franklin Allen, J. R. Davis (6 yr), Dennis V. Garrison, Elmer Eugene Knell (6 yr), Russell C. Lemon (President) March 7, 1967: J. R. Davis resigns; Charles R. Henderson (Hurricane) appointed to vacancy February 6, 1968: Charles R. Henderson resigns from Board May 27, 1968: W. M. Maynard elected to fill remainder of term of J. R. Davis in vacancy created by resignation of Henderson January 6, 1969: Allen and Lemon begin 6-yr terms; Franklin Allen, Dennis V. Garrison, Elmer Eugene Knell, Russell C. Lemon (President), W. M. Maynard January 4, 1971: Dennis V. Garrison begins 6-yr term; Lemon elected President January 2, 1973: Knell and Maynard begin 6-yr terms; Lemon elected President January 6, 1975: Dennis V. Garrison (Vice President), Dr. Samuel Henson (6 yr), Elmer Eugene Knell, W. M. Maynard (President), Mary A. Ratliff (6 yr) January 3, 1977: Dr. Samuel Henson, Elmer Eugene Knell (Vice President), W. M. Maynard (President), Mary A. Ratliff, C. Harold Summers (51/2 yr) January 2, 1979: Carol Sue Arthur (51/2 yr), Dr. Samuel Henson (Vice President), T. K. Pennington (51/2 yr), Mary A. Ratliff (President), C. Harold Summers January 5, 1981: Carol Sue Arthur, W. M. Maynard, T. K. Pennington, Mary A. Ratliff (President), C. Harold Summers (Vice President) July 6, 1982: Carol Sue Arthur, W. M. Maynard (Vice President), T. K. Pennington, Mary A. Ratliff (President), C. Harold Summers (6 yr) July 2, 1984: Irene Ghiz (6 yr), Paul Knell (6 yr), W. M. Maynard (Vice President), Mary A. Ratliff (President), C. Harold Summers January 14, 1986: C. Harold Summers resigns seat (effective January 13th) January 21, 1986: Gayle Vest appointed to seat vacated by Summers June 3, 1986: Irene Ghiz, Paul Knell, W. M. Maynard (Vice President), Mary A. Ratliff (President), Don Wood July 7, 1986: William H. Allen, Jr. (6 yr), Michael Eberbaugh (Vice President)(6 yr), Irene Ghiz, Paul Knell (President), Don Wood July 5, 1988: William H. Allen, Jr. (Vice President), Michael Eberbaugh, Irene Ghiz (President), Paul Knell, Gayle Vest June 30, 1989: Michael Eberbaugh resigns (accepted June 26th) July 1, 1989: Dr. Powell Toth takes seat vacated by Eberbaugh (appointed June 26th) May 21, 1990: Paul Knell takes seat vacated by Eberbaugh; Dr. Powell Toth appointed to seat vacated by Knell July 2, 1990: William H. Allen, Jr. (President), Irene Ghiz (4 yr), Paul Knell, Dr. Powell Toth (4 yr), Gayle Vest (Vice President) July 6, 1992: Irene Ghiz, Paul Knapp (4 yr), Sidney Linville (4 yr), Dr. Powell Toth (Vice President), Gayle Vest (President) July 4, 1994: William H. Allen, Jr., Clarence "Buzzy" Casto, Sidney Linville (President), Paul Knapp, Dr. L. Joe Starcher (Vice President) July 1, 1996: William H. Allen, Jr., Clarence "Buzzy" Casto, Sidney Linville, Paul Knapp, Kimberlee Sharp, Dr. L. Joe Starcher SUPERINTENDENTS 1899 - 1903 A. L. Rymer 1903 - 1907 J. C. Fish 1907 - 1911 H. A. Stover (8 years) 1911 - 1915 J. C. Fish 1915 - 1919 Henry C. Hill 1919 - 1923 W. W. Smith (11) 1923 - 17 May 1935 W. E. Thompson 31 May - 28 June 1935 Vivian B. Thomas (Secretary) (2) 1 July 1935 - 6 July 1937 Dennis R. Knapp July 1937 - 31 August 1945 O. O. White (3) 1 September 1945 - 30 June 1949 C. Otis Casto (16) 1 July 1949 - 30 June 1957 O. O. White (2) 1 July 1957 - 15 August 1960 J. C. Sovine 16 August 1960 - 30 June 1962 Roy F. McClanahan 1 July - 30 August 1962 William H. Allen (Acting) (1) 1 September 1962 - 31 May 1963 Carson L. Cottrell (6) 1 June 1963 - 31 May 1966 Roy F. McClanahan (1) 1 June 1966 - 30 June 1967 William H. Allen (10) 1 July 1967 - 30 May 1977 Herbert L. Scites (9) 31 May 1977 - 20 January 1986 Kenneth Higginbotham 21 January - 30 June 1986 James C. McGehee (3) 1 July 1986 - 10 February 1989 Stephen L. Baldwin 11 February - 1 May 1989 James C. McGehee (Interim) 2 May 1989 - Dr. Sam P. Sentelle Putnam County Schools BOARD OF EDUCATION SEATS 3 July 1933 Bailey Miller Brown Russell Sumner 23 June 1934 A B Cary 31 Dec 1934 J C Gary --------- ----------- ---------- ---------- 1 July 1935 Barnett Jordan Erwin Good ---------- ---------- 6 July 1937 (P) Anderson Billups --------- ---------- ----------- 3 July 1939 Fravel Pickens Sumner (P) ---------- ---------- 7 July 1941 McCoy ---------- ----------- 2 July 1943 Cottrill ---------- ---------- 2 July 1945 (P) Craigo Noffsinger --------- 6 Jan 1947 Walters (P) ---------- ----------- 3 Jan 1949 (P) Arthur Cargill ---------- ---------- 2 Jan 1951 (P) Brown Erwin --------- 6 Jan 1953 Jividen ---------- ----------- 3 Jan 1955 Knapp Leadmon (P) ---------- ---------- 7 Jan 1957 (P) Cargill Lemon 10 Dec 1957 (P) 7 Oct 1958 McClanahan Jividen (P) --------- 5 Jan 1959 4 May 1959 Adams 4 Aug 1959 (Vacant) 18 Aug 1959 Engle 2 Feb 1960 Matheny 31 May 1960 Johnson Pruett Brown ---------- ----------- 3 Jan 1961 Allen 7 July 1961 Cargill Pring 18 May 1962 Erwin ---------- ---------- 7 Jan 1963 Chapman --------- 4 Jan 1965 Garrison 7 Sept 1965 Johnson 17 May 1966 (Vacant) Allen 9 June 1966 Knell ---------- ----------- 3 Jan 1967 J R Davis 7 Mar 1967 Henderson 6 Feb 1968 (Vacant) 27 May 1968 Maynard ---------- ---------- 6 Jan 1969 --------- 4 Jan 1971 ---------- ----------- 2 Jan 1973 ---------- ---------- 6 Jan 1975 (P) Henson Ratliff --------- 3 Jan 1977 Summers ---------- ----------- 2 Jan 1979 Arthur Pennington (P) ---------- ---------- 5 Jan 1981 Maynard --------- 6 July 1982 ---------- ----------- 2 July 1984 Ghiz Knell 14 Jan 1986 (Vacant) 21 Jan 1986 Vest 3 June 1986 Wood ---------- ---------- 7 July 1986 (P) Allen Eberbaugh --------- 5 July 1988 Vest (P) 1 July 1989 Toth 21 May 1990 Toth Knell ----------- ----------- 2 July 1990 (P) ---------- ----------- 6 July 1992 (P) Linville Knapp --------- ---------- ----------- 4 July 1994 Allen Casto Starcher (P) ---------- 1 July 1996 Sharp Putnam County Schools SCHOOL SITES BY DISTRICT Buffalo District Buffalo Graded, Buffalo High, Center Point, Clay Lick, Cross Creek, Evergreen, Forest Hill, Manilla, Midway, Mill, Milroad, Otter Branch, Peach Grove, Pliny, Poindexter, Riverview, Rock Cut, Saunders, Snow Ball, Stevens, Turkey Branch, Valley, White Star Curry District Billips, Black Jack, Buff Creek, Charleys Creek, Chestnut Grove, Harveys Creek, Henderson, Hurricane Graded, Hurricane High, Keyser Heights, Lick Creek, Locust Knob, Lower Clymer Creek, Miller Gap (Millers Gap), Moore, Panther Lick, Pleasant View, Riders Creek, Soon Over, Spring Hollow, Sycamore, Trace Creek, Turkey Creek, Upper Clymers Creek Poca District Bancroft Graded, Beech Hill, Big Cherry, Brillian, Coal Hollow (colored), Crown Point, Fish, Heizer, Lett, Lincoln, Lone Pine, Manilla, Mt. Etna, Pleasant Grove, Poca Graded, Poca High, Raymond City, Rising Sun, Rock Branch, Texas, Upper Harmons Creek Scott District Alberta, Big Scary, Bills Creek, Black Lick, Blue Lick, Foot Log, Grapevine, (Grape Vine), Little Scary (Scary), Parker, Poor Farm, Red Hill, Scary, Scott Graded, Seldom Seen, Sugar Tree, Valley Bell, Winfield Graded, Winfield High Teays Valley Adda, Bailey, Circle, Fairview, Hickory Knob, Hodges, Kanawha View, Leadmon, (Leadman), Liberty, Mt. Everest, Oak Dale (Oakdale), Oriole, Peach Ridge, Red Joe, Rock Cut, Signal Gap, Sovine, Stave Branch, Sugar Camp, Upper Fraziers Bottom Union District Catawba (Catawaba, Catawaba Grove), Crown Hill, Eleanor (38-39), Fairview, George Washington Elementary and Junior High (39- ), Grandview, Homestead, Kermit, Liberty, Lone Cedar, Lone Grove, New Home, New Jersey, New Richmond, North Nitro, O.K., Oak Grove, Oklahoma, Pleasant Valley, Plymouth, Plymouth (colored), Red House, Riverside, Robinson, Robson, Rocky, Rush Knob, Sand Hill, Shawkey, Spring Valley, Seldom Seen, Tilmon, Valley Bell, Victor Unknown Columbia (Coulmbia), Salt Lick THE COUNTY-UNIT From: Ambler, Charles H. A History of Education in West Virginia. Huntington: Standard Printing and Publishing Company, 1951. (p. 606): In 1933, West Virginia wallowed in the throes of the Great Depression. Teacher salaries were lower than they had been in twelve years. Property was being sold for taxes, or forfeited to the state. Receipts for elementary and secondary schools dropped from $29 million to $22 million since 1929, a cut of nearly one quarter in four years. School terms were shortened. There was a growing demand for economy and a return to the fundamentals. (p. 610): The county unit bill became law on May 22, 1933, effective from date of passage. The county unit law abolished 398 districts, 54 of which were independent. Boards were elected in the general election of 1934, two members for 2-year terms and three for four years. In the interim, five members were appointed by the state superintendent for two year terms beginning July 1, 1933. (p. 611): Beginning July 1, 1935, with expiration of terms of incumbents, the superintendents were elected by the Boards. Putnam County Schools MINUTE BOOK ABSTRACTS 3 July 1933 (p. 7): "State of West Virginia, Winfield, W.Va. County of Putnam, to-wit: July 3, 1933. "At a regular meeting of the County Board of Education held in the Court House at 10:00 A.M., July 3, 1933, the following members were present: A. N. Sumner, C. C. Bailey, F. M. Brown, Carl Miller and Owen Russell." "The meeting was called to order by the County Superintendent of Schools, W. E. Thompson, who administered the oath of office to all Members who had not been sworn in. The Oath of Office was filed with the Secretary. The Board then went into an executive session." "On motion of F. M. Brown and seconded by C. C. Bailey, C. B. Miller was unamiously [sic] elected president. The Board made an investigation of the outstanding bills and obligations against the retiring district boards." [NOTE: Districts of the county were Buffalo, Curry, Poca, Scott, Teays Valley, and Union. There was also a Winfield Independent School District and a Nitro Independent School District.] (p. 15) W. E. Thompson (Superintendent) and C. B. Miller were "appointed as a committee to confer with the County Court with a view of locating a room for office. The committee reported that it was agreeable to the County Court to have the Board's office in one room on the first floor of the Court House." 27 July 1933 (p. 19): Central office staff and salaries set as follows. Mrs. Doris Q. Sovine secretary $85/month Mr. Charles R. Bailey stenographer $75/month Mrs. Vivian B. Knapp bookkeeper $75/month [not named] assistant superintendent $135/month W. E. Thompson superintendent $165/month 1 August 1933 (p. 23): "On motion the salary schedule of the County Superintendent and assistant Superintendent were reconsidered. "On motion of Mr. Brown the salary of the Superintendent was set at $180 per month." "The Superintendent was directed to make a list of all of the school buildings that should be sold and the ones could be torn down and used for the construction of coal houses, toilets, and sheds for children to wait in for the buses." ". . . the Superintendent was authorized to advertise for sealed bids on 3 inch standard screened coal, guaranteed weight to be delivered to the several schools in each district." 3 August 1933 (p. 35): "The following bus drivers were employed for the coming year. Winfield-Scott High J. W. Moore Nardy Doss Hurricane Jack Parsons Poca High A. M. Truette Homer McClain Carl Hanning" "The colored High School students from Poca and Union Districts were granted the privilege to attend High School at Institute. The Board agreeing to pay the amount of tuition, $10.00 per month for each, to be used for transportation to and from Institute. The pupils are: B. T. Caveness, Naomi Caveness, Dorothy Perry, Lorine Holstein" 15 August 1933 (p. 37): There was a meeting of the Kanawha and Putnam Superintendents and Board representatives in the State House office of H. K. Baer, Supervisor of Rural Schools, on the question of the students served by the former Nitro Independent District. There was agreement that Kanawha County would receive state aid and therefore bear the entire operating cost for the first four months. For the remaining five months of the term, Putnam would pay tuition monthly at the rate of $2.50/month for each elementary child, and $10/month for each junior high and high school child. This agreement would be for the 1933-34 term only. (p. 41) Mrs. Vivian B. Knapp was elected assistant superintendent. 24 August 1933 (p. 43): "Mr. A. J. Gibson, State Supervisor High Schools, discussed with the Board the proposition of establishing a Junior High School at Buffalo. After the discussion it was generally agreed that the Junior School should not be established this year but to be worked for next year." "The Superintendent was instructed to make an investigation of the Oriole and Clay Lick Schools with a view of having them continued. He was to get in touch with Mr. H. K. Baer, Supervisor of Rural Schools and go over the situation." 21 September 1933 (p. 49): Petitions were received for the reestablishment of the following schools: Sugar Tree, Fairview, Alberta, Hickory Knob, and Otter Branch. "The Board was to confer with the State Department of Education and do what they could to have them reinstated." "C. B. Miller was authorized to make settlement with Mr. Holly for rent and cow pasture." " . . . the Assistant Superintendent was authorized to make arrangements for payment of ferriage for school children who cross the river." 12 October 1933 (p. 55): "On motion Mr. Russel was authorized to have repairs made on the tressle [sic] across Left Hand Fork, to accommodate the children from Brillian School." 26 October 1933 (p. 59): "On motion the Poca District High School was authorized to have a dance, Mr. Sumner voting in the negative." 23 November 1933 (p. 63): "On motion the Superintendent or the Assistant Superintendent was instructed to talk to Mr. B. P. Bayer regarding the complaints against him at the Scott School." "On motion the telephone for the Poca High School was to be connected for service." "On motion Mr. William Childers was appointed janitor at Bills Creek with the understanding that he was to attend school." "On motion the Superintendent was authorized to sell all school buildings and property that the Board has a clear title. [sic] "On motion the Superintendent was authorized to dispose of the school property for which no record could be found." "On motion the Board authorized the schools to be dismissed on Wednesday, November 29th and resume work on Monday Dec. 4th, for a Thanksgiving Holiday." 12 December 1933 (p. 67): "On motion the Board directed that no more school buildings be sold where the Board had a clear title to the property." "On motion the Superintendent was instructed to make report to the State Superintendent on the Catawaba School. From an inquiry made by the Board from former teachers at this school it was found that Edward Fisher has five children, Howard Fisher has two who were thought to be out of school at this time." 19 December 1933 (p. 71): "On motion Mr. Bolton M. House was designated as substitute High School teacher. It is understood that he is to fill vacancies only where he is qualified to teach." "On motion a church service may be held during the holiday season in the New Jersey school." "Upon motion duly seconded and adopted it is decided by the B of Ed to apply to W. Va. State Advisory Bd., F. E. A. P. W. for funds to erect agraded [sic] school bldg. at Poca; a combine graded and H. S. bldg. at Buffalo; a grade school bldg. at on near Red House; a H. S. bldg. at Winfield, and additional unit to the grade school and H. S. bldgs. at Hurricane; and C. B. Miller Pre. B of E., and W. E. Thompson, Sect'y of B of E. are hereby empowered and directed to make and sign applications for loans needed for the projects above mentioned." 24 March 1934 (p. 79): "On motion the Board authorized teachers to take an Easter vacation on Friday and count it for the Saturday on which they attended the County Teachers Institute." 23 June 1934 (p. 107): "On motion the Superintendent was authorized to purchase a book case for the office. . ." "On motion the Catawaba School, in Union District was reestablished, with the understanding that when the average daily attendance falls below 15 the children will attend either Kermit or Lone Grove School. . . ." (p. 109): "On motion Mr. Memphis Donohoe was employed to keep the pump at Buffalo oiled and in repair at $3.50 per month, . . ." (p. 107): "On motion the resignation of Owen Russell, as Member of the Putnam County Board of Education, was accepted. "On motion of F. M. Brown, Mr. C. M. Lloyd was nominated for the vacancy. "On motion of A. N. Sumner, Mr. Peck Arthur, was nominated for the vacancy. "The vote was taken: Mr. A. N. Sumner and Mr. C. C. Bailey cast their ballot for Peck Arthur. Mr. F. M. Brown and Mr. C. B. Miller cast their ballot for C. M. Lloyd. Total for Peck Arthur -- 2; total for C. M. Lloyd - 2. The vote being tied the matter was deferred until after noon. . . . (p. 109): "On motion of F. M. Brown and seconded by C. C. Bailey the names formerly nominated for the Board to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Owen Russell, were withdrawn. "On motion of C. C. Bailey, Mr. A. B. Cary was nominated for a member of the Board. "On motion of A. N. Sumner, Mr. Peck Arthur was nominated for a member of the Board of Education. "The vote was taken - Mr. F. M. Brown, Mr. C. C. Bailey, and Mr. C. B. Miller voted for Mr. A. B. Cary; and Mr. A. N. Sumner voted for Mr. Peck Arthur. Total vote 3 for Mr. A. B. Cary and 1 for Mr. Peck Arthur. Mr. A. B. Cary was declared elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Owen Russell." 2 July 1934 (p. 113): "On motion the Salary of the Secretary, Mrs. Doris Q. Sovine, was set at $100.00 per month; and the salary of the Stenographer, Mr. Charles R. Bailey, was set at $85.00 per month, in accordance with instructions from the State Department of Education." 9 July 1934 (p. 115): "On motion Mr. Donley Schulz was employed as Music Teacher for the County. "On motion Mrs. E. B. Nease was authorized to use the water from the High School well at a rate of $2.00 for one building and one dollar for an additional building, per month. "On motion Mr. Dusty Rogers was granted permission to use water from the High School well with a charge of $2.00 if he has a bath or $1.00 without a bath, per month." 20 July 1934 (p. 119): "On motion the Superintendents were authorized to employ three men to move Little Scary School Building from present site and to erect it on site of Winfield High School Buildings. Also three men were to be employed to move the Saunders School Building to the site of the Rocky School Building. The Board was to pay .50› per hr. to the foreman of said job, and .45› to the helpers." 14 August 1934 (p. 133): "On motion contract was given the Buffalo Motor Company for the purchase of two busses at $1941.10 each. Busses to be complete and delivered before September 1st. It is understood and agreed that two of the old busses belonging to the county are to be accepted in payment on these new busses at $110. for one and $140. for another making a total of $250.00. "On motion contract was given to the Penick Motor Company, Hurricane, for the purchase of one bus complete at 1950.77. Bus is to be complete and delivered before September 1st. "On motion contract was given to the Childers Chevrolet Co., Poca, for the purchase of one new bus complete at $2355.46. Bus is to be complete and delivered before September 1st. "Specifications for the busses are attached hereto." 17 September 1934 (p. 143): "On motion Harry Wears was suspended from the Sugar Camp School for neglect of duty. "On motion Mr. J. E. Hodges was placed at the Sugar Camp School as a substitute temporary." 21 August 1934 (p. 139): "On motion expenditure of $100.00 for equipment for the Vo-Ag teacher at Winfield, was authorized." "On motion the supplies for the Principals of the High Schools was authorized to be purchased, not to exceed 350 envelopes and 700 letter heads for each school." 17 September 1934 (p. 143): "On motion the Board made Red House the dividing place between the students for the Poca and Buffalo High Schools. All students west of Red House are to attend the Buffalo High School with the exception of any who might have previously attended the Poca High School." 8 October 1934 (p. 151): "On motion the following attendance officers were appointed: Buffalo District Ernest Jordan, Buffalo Curry District John Johnson and W. R. Pate, Hurricane Poca District J. H. Goodwin, Poca Scott District I. J. Lawson and C. N. Deardorff, Winfield Teays Valley District Albert Gillispie, Fraziers Bottom Union District W. M. Smith, Liberty "On motion the Board stated that the busses would be used only in accordance with the Attorney General's ruling; that they would not be taken off the regular schedule without authority from the Board." "On motion the Board authorized an agreement with the Salvation Army for the rental of the Fresh Air Camp, near Winfield, for High School purposes at $675.00 per year. The Board is to have a permit to remove the school building which they have constructed on the Salvation Army property." "On motion the Valley School house was authorized to be sold to Mr. Thomas Popp for $50.00" "On motion the Superintendent and Mr. Sumner were authorized to make arrangements with Mr. C. E. Ellis for the construction of a walk at Hurricane." "On motion the Superintendent was authorized to make investigation of the salries [sic] of the janitors and work out a just schedule for all of them." "On motion the bus drivers salries [sic] was set at $57.50 per month." 20 November 1934 (p. 159): "On motion the salary of the Assistant Superintendent was fixed at $150.00 per month, $1800.00 per year, in accordance with the approved budget. On motions schools with ADA of 16 or less were placed on 1/2 time." "On motion of the Board the Superintendent was instructed to order a pump for the Raymond City School. On motions [sic] schools with an ADA less than 10 were ordered discontinued[.]" "On motion the following bills were allowed: Payee and address Purpose Amt. Hubert Sowards, Hurricane Cleaning well, 5.00 Signal Gap W. E. Thompson, " Refund 3.15 S. G. Sovine, " Clean well, Bailey 5.00 L. E. Null, Buffalo Supplies, Fairview 10.19 Gulg Refining Co, Charleston Oil 26.89 Pure Oil Co. Charleston Gas 5.62 W. M. Walters, Bancroft Hauling and freight 2.47 Rose City Press, Charleston Office Supplies 49.42 . . . John Whitt, Hurricane Team 7.20 . . . C. E. Cochran, Plymouth Foot Logs 15.00 W. Va Seating Co, Huntington Erasers 16.77 . . . " 31 December 1934 (p. 165): "Mr. J. C. Gary, who was duly declared elected for the short term, expiring June 30, 1935, filed his oath of office with the Secretary and was seated as a Member of the Board in place of Mr. A. B. Cary whose term had expired." "On motion the minutes of the previous meeting [Nov 20th] were approved with the exception of that part which relates to the discontinuance and placing of schools on half time. "On motion the Superintendent was instructed to prepare a list of schools, showing the length of term, prorated according to attendance, that should be discontinued to bring the expenditures within the budget. This list is to be submitted to the Board at the next regular meeting. . ." "On motion all attendance officers were relieved from any fu[r]ther work for the Board of Education." 5 February 1935 (p. 171): "A delegation of fifteen people from the Parent-Teachers' Association at Buffalo, with Mr. Slack as spokesman, appeared before the board and made the following requests: "1. That no teachers be employed in the Buffalo Public School with a certificate less than a short course. "2. That the Board of Education make every effort possible to provide Buffalo with adequate school buildings. "3. That a music program be worked out for the schools." "On motion the Superintendent was authorized to work out a plan for the transfer of teachers from schools where the teacher load was too low to the Red House Homestead Project. Also to transfer teachers to and from buildings for the standardization of schools." "On motion made and carried the Music Department of the school system was discontinued for this year, and Donald T. Shultz was relieved from further services with the Board." 6 May 1935 (p. 181): "Rev. Tyree, with a committee of Mothers from the Plymouth colored school appeared before the Board with a request that Mrs. Emma Irving not be reemployed and asked that Miss Rosalind Davis be employed for the school. On motion of Mr. Bailey the Board left the Plymouth colored school vacant until the next meeting." 17 May 1935 (p. 193): On motion of Mr. Brown, Mr. Thomas Stanley was elected Principal of the Buffalo High School. . . . "Mr. C. E. Patterson, spokesman for twelve members from the P. T. A. at Buffalo, appeared before the Board with a request that Mr. Stanley be continued as Principal of the Buffalo High School. Mr. Sam Hartley, student in the Buffalo High School, appeared before the Board with a petition signed by the entire student body requesting the reemployment of Mr. Stanley as Principal of the high school. The Board acted in accordance with the requests as indicated in the above motion." "On motion of Mr. Brown, and seconded by Mr. Bailey W. E. Thompson was employed as Principal of the Hurricane Graded School. Mr. Miller, Mr. Brown and Mr. Bailey voted in the affirmative, and Mr. Sumner and Mr. Gary voted in the negative." "On motion of Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Mrs. Doris Q. Sovine was employed as Principal of the Scott Graded School. Mr. Miller, Mr. Brown and Mr. Bailey voted in the affirmative, and Mr. Sumner and Mr. Gary voted in the negative." 31 May 1935 (p. 197): "On motion the minutes were not adopted as read. Mr. Gary and Mr. Sumner voted in the negative. Exception was taken by the majority of the Board to the employment of J. C. Burdette as care taker at the Hurricane school. "On motion Laymen Riffee was employed as caretaker at the Graded School building at Hurricane at $60.00 per month and J. C. Burdette was employed as caretaker at the Hurricane High School at $60.00 per month. "On motion the minutes were approved." "On motion Miss Goldie McCoy and Fred Hamrick were employed as teachers at the Buffalo High School. Mr. Sumner and Mr. Gary voted in the negative but Mr. Gary expressed his attitude as being favorable to Miss McCoy." 14 June 1935 (p. 201): "On motion Mr. W. W. Thomas was appointed as principal at Homestead -- Mr. Bailey and Mr. Sumner voting in the affirmative, other two members not voting." "On motion Mr. Sumner was authorized to have the two overturned bus stops straightened." "On motion Mr. C. B. Miller was authorized to confer with proper school authorities and the attorney-general regarding the Shultz law-suit and to proceed with compromise or settlement as advised." "On motion an order was allowed to Mr. Alvin J. Barnhart for $75.00 for damages to building when used for school purposes under District Board of Education. Mr. Barnhart was to release Board from any further obligation in the matter." "A delegation of patrons from Raymond City and Plymouth appeared before the Board requesting that Miss Emma Irving not be placed at the Plymouth Colored School." 28 June 1935 (p. 205): "On motion Mrs. Emma L. Irving's resignation was accepted, and Miss Lorraine Alston was employed to teach the Plymouth Colored School -- contract to be issued at once." 28 June 1935 (p. 205): "At a special meeting of the Putnam County Board of Education, all members being duly notified, held in Winfield, at the Court House, at 10:00 A. M., Friday[,] June 28, 1935, . . ." "The Board registered a protest against the drawing of salaries of Supt. W. E. Thompson and Doris Q. Sovine, Secretary, in part, for the time that they were not taking care of their duties." (p. 209): "At a special meeting of the Putnam County Board of Education, held in the Court House in Winfield at 5:00 P. M. Friday, June 28, 1935, the following members were present: C. B. Miller, President F. M. Brown, Member C. C. Bailey, Member A. N. Sumner, Member J. C. Gary, Member. "Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved "On motion the Board adjourned." 1 July 1935 (p. 213): "At a regular meeting of the Putnam County Board of Education held at the Court House at 11 o'clock A. M. July 1, 1935. "Present: Carl B. Miller, Dr. Roy O. Good, Fred D. Erwin, James O. Barnett and Dr. A. T. Jordan. members. "Upon motion of Dr. A. T. Jordan, seconded by Fred D. Erwin, it is ordered that Carl B. Miller be and is hereby elected as temporary chairman. "Upon motion of James O. Barnett, seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, it is ordered that Fred D. Erwin be and is hereby duly elected by said Board of Education as president for the term of two years. "Upon motion of Dr. Roy O. Good, seconded by James O. Barnett, it is ordered that Dennis R. Knapp be and he is hereby elected by acclamation County Superintendent at a salary of $3,180.00 and thereupon the said Dennis R. Knapp appeared in open meeting and took the several oaths of office as required by law. "On motion of Carl B. Miller, duly seconded, it is ordered that Charles R. Bailey serve as stenographer at the discretion of Dennis R. Knapp, County Superintendent. "Upon motion of James O. Barnett, duly seconded by Carl B. Miller, it is ordered that Imogene Hodges be and she is hereby elected by acclamation secretary of said Board of Education for a period of one year at a salary of $100.00 per month. "Upon motion of Carl B. Miller, duly seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, it is ordered that an audit be made showing the financial condition of the Putnam County Board of Education. "MEMO: Carl B. Miller filed a protest after the Board's action with reference to the salary of the County Superintendent. "MEMO: Fred D. Erwin, president, certified the election of the Superintendent to the State Superintendent of Free Schools, as required by law. "Upon motion of Dr. A. T. Jordan, duly seconded, it is ordered that the meeting be adjourned until 9 o'clock A. M. July 15, 1935." 15 July 1935 (p. 215): "On motion of Dr. Good, seconded by James O. Barnett, exception was taken to the salary of the Superintendent, and action was deferred to the next meeting. Motion carried, all members voting in the affirmative. "On motion of Dr. Roy O. Good, seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, the President of the Board was designated to contact State Department with reference to an approved salary for the County Superintendent. All members voting in the affirmative. "On motion of C. B. Miller, seconded by Dr. Good, minutes were approved, with the exception of the Superintendent's salary. All members voting in the affirmative. "On motion of James O. Barnett, Miss Irene Forth was hired tentatively as clerk to begin work August 1, 1935. All members voting in the affirmative." (p. 223): "MEMO: Red House Community Delegation. Composed of Mr. Lowery, Mrs. McNeal, Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs. Ashworth and Mrs. Neal. "Petition presented requested that Ward W. Thomas be not allowed to serve in any school capacity in Red House Community. Mrs. Guthrie representing the Women's Club. Mr. Lowery representing the Community generally." "MEMO: Before motion for approval of minutes the Superintendent offered to take a voluntary reduction in salary below that set by the State. He asked that the members consider recommendations of the State Department." 1 August 1935 (p. 225): "A hearing was held on the petition of B. T. Clayton, Prosecuting Attorney of Putnam County, filed against Ward Thomas, a teacher in the Putnam County Schools. The proceedings were legally conducted and the testimony was reduced to writing." 6 August 1935 (p. 227): "On motion of Dr. A. T. Jordan, seconded by Dr. Good, Franklin Jividen was given contract for transporting children on Grandview route at 15› per pupil per day. . . ." "On motion of Dr. A. T. Jordan, seconded by Mr. Barnett, Robert Muck was hired to transport pupils on Heizer route at $75.00 per month. He was to take care of all expenses except the gas and oil which will be furnished by the Board of Education. . . ." "On motion of C. B. Miller, seconded by Dr. Good, the Superintendent was authorized to purchase supplies and equipment as needed. "On motion of C. B. Miller, seconded by Dr. Jordan, the Superintendent was authorized to put on more office help, if needed." 20 August 1935 (p. 235): "W. W. Thomas appeared before the Board of Education, upon request, and offered to exchange schools with either the Poca or Bancroft Principal. "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, the contract of W. W. Thomas was revoked on charges of mis-conduct duly brought and heard before the Board of Education: Dr. Good and //(p. 237) Jordan voting to revoke the contract and Mr. Miller voting to retain the contract." [NOTE: Reverse side of prenumbered pages are blank.] "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by J. O. Barnett, Homestead was made the dividing line for pupils attending the Buffalo and Poca High Schools; a pupil enrolling in either school must attend the school in which he first enrolled for at least one semester. . . ." (p. 247) "The action of the Board in so placing and transferring the Teachers aforesaid was made upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools." "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by C. B. Miller, P. M. Adams was hired to transport negro pupils to Institute at $70 per month so long as the group is above four. Mr Adams is to furnish all, gas, oil, and keep up the repairs." (p. 239) "A delegation from Harmons Creek appeared before the Board of Education requesting a bus to transport children to Poca High School; they requested that the bus be run for three months in the fall and one or two months during the spring. "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, the Superintendent was authorized to work out some plan for the transportation of the Harmons Creek Pupils." "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by J. O. Barnett, the following assistant Bus Drivers were hired: Buffalo: Earl Whittington Poca: "Granny" Carney Winfield: John Morris Hurricane: Wendell Gibson Paradise: Roy Bennett" "On motion of J. O. Barnett, seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, Dr. Good was authorized to have toilets built at the Poca Grade School not to exceed $60.00. . . ." "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by J. O. Barnett, the Superintendent's salary was set at $3,100. per yr." 28 August 1935 (p. 249): "A delegation from the Turkey Branch School appeared before the Board of Education and presented a petition to the Board, asking that Mr. J. L. Cottrill be transferred as teacher to their school. The Board of Education, after having duly considered the petition, failed to act on the transfer." [NOTE: J. L. Cottrill was at this time at Fairview.] "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by J. O. Barnett, the Superintendent was authorized to have signs printed warning the general public against the destruction of school property. . . ." "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by J. O. Barnett, the bus drivers [sic] salaries were set at $57.50 per month." "On motion of Dr. A. T. Jordan, seconded by C. B. Miller, Mr. Good was authorized to have the bus hauling negro children painted at a cost not to exceed $10.00. . . ." (p. 251): "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, the following schedule for janitor salaries were set: One room schools $4.50 per month Two room schools 8.00 " Three room schools 16.00 " Buffalo Grades 30.00 " infield Grades 30.00 " Bancroft 50.00 " Hurricane grades 55.00 " Hurricane High 70.00 " Buffalo High 50.00 " Winfield High 50.00 " Poca High 70.00 " Poca Grade 20.00 " " "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, nominations for bus drivers of the Homestead Bus were placed before the Board of Education: "Mr. Barnett nominated Earl Whittington of Buffalo and Mr. Miller nominated Memphis Donohoe of Buffalo. "On motion of J. O. Barnett, seconded by Dr. R. O. Good, nominations were closed and a vote taken: Voting for Earl Whittington; Mr. Barnett, Mr. Good, and Mr. Jordan; for Memphis Donohoe, Mr. Miller. Earl Whittington having received the highest number of votes was duly appointed as bus driver." "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by C. B. Miller, the salaries of the care-takers of the various schools were set at one-half of the regular salary of the high school janitors in that vicinity." "On motion of Dr. A. T. Jordan, seconded by J. O. Barnett, the following places were designated as stations at which bus drivers were to purchase gas and grease for the first month of school: Buffalo Clyde Nease Homestead Floyd Little Poca Standard Station Paradise Jones Service Station Hurricane Leadman and Mabe Service Station Pliny Jordan Service Station" 13 September 1935 (p. 255): "It being represented and stated by Fred Erwin, President of the Board, that at a former meeting of the Board when a vote was taken upon the question of revoking the teacher's contract of Ward W. Thomas for the year 1935-36, it was his intention to vote to revoke said contract, and that he thought he had so voted, and he moved to correct the minutes of said previous meeting to show his vote upon the revoking of said contract; and thereupon Dr. R. O. Good moved to reconsider the vote formerly taken by the Board as to the revocation of said contract; and upon the motion to revoke said contract, the members voted as follows: To revoke said contract, Fred Erwin, Dr. A. T. Jordan, and Dr. R. O. Good voted yes. C. B. Miller voted no. It is therefore ordered by the Board that the teacher's contract of Ward W. Thomas with this Board for the school year of 1935-36, be revoked, for the reason set forth in the petition filed herein, the allegations of said petition against said Thomas being, in the opinion of the Board, shown to be true by the evidence taken herein." (p. 257): "On Motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, Leslie Childers was employed to transport pupils in the vicinity of Blue Lick School, which has been discontinued, to Footlog School at a salary of thirty dollars ($30.00) per month so long as the daily attendance of said group is five or more. Said Leslie Childers is to begin transporting pupils on Monday, September 30, 1935. All members voting 'yes'." "On motion of Dr. A. T. Jordan, seconded by C. B. Miller, Dr. R. O. Good be and he is hereby authorized to take charge and supervise construction of two indoor toilets for the Poca Graded School Building. All members voting 'yes'." 1 October 1935 (p. 261): "A committee composed of the President and two members of the Parent Teacher's Association of Winfield Schools, appeared before the Board and requested that the school buses be used to convey parents to and from P. T. A. Meetings. "On motion of C. B. Miller, seconded by J. O. Barnett that the Board hereby order that the school busses be used to convey the members and parents of the Parent Teachers Association to and from their meetings so long as the Board is not liable for any damages to any person while in transit to and from said meetings. And that the County Superintendent be instructed to schedule said buses for P. T. A. meetings, and to post notices of warning that the Board is not liable for any damages to parents while in transit to and from said meetings. All members voting, yes." [NOTE: Pp. 261-266 are typed on pages out of sequence; the pre-printed page numbers are marked through and the appropriate numbers are entered by hand.] 15 October 1935 (p. 267): "At a Special Session . . ." "It appearing to the Board from a report of the County Superintendent of schools, that Irene Forth, heretofore employed upon trial by the Board, as Clerk for the Board, is unable, because of lack of training and experience, to perform the proper duties of said office, and some action by the Board to select a clerk being recommended by the County Superintendent, upon motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by J. O. Barnett it is ordered that Irene Forth be released and dismissed as Clerk of the Board. Those voting "yes" upon the motion being: Dr. A. T. Jordan, Dr. R. O. Good and James O. Barnett. Those voting "no" were: C. B. Miller and Fred Erwin. "And then upon motion of J. O. Barnett seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, W. Z. Cash was nominated as Clerk for the Board; and upon motion of C. B. Miller, duly seconded, Cora Edna Nease was nominated, the motion being to employ the Clerk for a term of one month; upon a vote being taken those voting for Cash were: J. O. Barnett and Dr. A. T. Jordan; those voting for Nease were: Dr. R. O. Good, C. B. Miller and F. D. Erwin, and Miss Nease was declared elected as Clerk of the Board for one month. "Upon motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, that the County Superintendent be authorized to select a Clerk should Miss Nease decline to accept such position for one month, a vote being taken, the motion was adopted. And thereupon Miss Nease was called before the Board and tendered the position as Clerk, which position Miss Nease declined to accept. "It was then moved by C. B. Miller and seconded by Dr. R. O. Good, that W. Z. Cash be employed as Clerk of the Board for the remainder of this school year. Those voting "yes" were, C. B. Miller, J. O. Barnett, Dr. R. O. Good, Dr. A. T. Jordan and Fred Erwin, a unanimous vote. It is therefore ordered that W. Z. Cash be, and he is hereby employed as Clerk for the Board of Education for the remainder of the school year 1935-36." (p. 269): "The contract between The Board and the Board of Trustees of the Lett Church for school purposes being presented to the Board, C. B. Miller duly seconded by Dr. R. O. Good, moved that the contract be approved as read, all members voting 'yes'." "It appearing to the Board in its discussions in the matter of truancy cases of the schools of the County that in special cases the County Superintendent may select special officers to act as truant officer until this Board can take action in the matter to hire regular truant officers for the County, whereupon C. B. Miller, seconded by Dr. R. O. Good moved that the County Superintendent have his power subject to the approval of this Board. All members voting 'yes'." 5 November 1935 (p. 275): "Upon motion of Dr. A. T. Jordan, seconded by Dr. R. O. Good, that Harden Eggleton be paid the rental of Seventy-five ($75.00) Dollars per year for the rental of a building owned by said Eggleton for the Scott Graded School, Primary Grades, located in Scott District, Putnam County, and situate in the village of Scott Depot, for the School Year 1935-36. "Dr. A. T. Jordan, Dr. R. O. Good and Fred Erwin, voting 'yes'." "Upon motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan, that each of the High Schools in the County be allotted the sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars, which sum is to be used in the purchase of Library Books. And also that the principals of each school be designated as purchasing agents for said books. "Dr. R. O. Good, Dr. A. T. Jordan and Fred Erwin, voting 'yes'." "Motion of Dr. R. O. Good, seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan that the Superintendent have the right to sell some of the 'Zerone'[,] an anti-freeze solution, to individuals, which Board owns. "Dr. R. O. Good, Dr. A. T. Jordan and Fred Erwin voting 'yes'." 3 December 1935 (p. 283): "Upon motion of Dr. A. T. Jordan, seconded by Dr. R. O. Good that the following list of truant officers be approved as reported by the Superintendent of Schools, and that the rate of pay shall be Forty (40›) Cents per hour while in active duty. Due to shortage of funds in the Maintenance School Fund it is suggested that said truant officers act only upon the call of the school teacher and County Superintendent. It is therefore ordered that the //(p. 285) said list of truant officers be hired, namely: J. H. Goodwin, Poca, W. Va. Forest Garnes, Liberty, W. Va. Emmerson Mynes, Hurricane, W. Va. and Howard Leadmon, Winfield, W. Va. "Dr. A. T. Jordan, Dr. R. O. Good and Fred Erwin voting 'yes'." 10 December 1935 (p. 297): "Upon motion Dr. A. T. Jordan seconded by Dr. R. O. Good that Harry Handley the Janitor of Valley Belle Graded School in Scott District be paid the sum of $12.00 per month instead of $8.00 per month as formerly set by this Board due to the extra duties caused by a large hallway connected with said school which this Board considers would necessarily make as much janitor work as a three room school would. "Dr. A. T. Jordan, Dr. R. O. Good and Fred Erwin voting 'yes'." (p. 297): "In the matter of B. M. House charged with being intoxicated while on duty as a teacher and teaching infidelity in the Winfield High School, one of the schools of said County, the matter being continued to this date by order of December 3rd. The Board, being represented by B. T. Clayton, Prosecuting Attorney of Putnam County, and ex-officio the legal attorney for the Board of Education; and B. M. House represented by Theresa House his agent, heard the evidence both for and against the said B. M. House as charged aforesaid. "The Board after diligently listening to all of the evidence in the case is of the opinion that the evidence was not sufficient to find the said B. M. House guilty as charged in the petition for the Parent Teacher's Association of Winfield High School, whereupon, C. B. Miller by motion duly seconded moved that the said B. M. House be declared free from all the charges of the said petition. A vote being taken, it was found that the motion carried unanimously. Therefore, the Board doth de[c]lare and order that the said B. M. House is free from all the charges in the said Petition." 3 March 1936 (p. 317): "Upon discussing the matter of the coal bill of Leo Zitzelsberger the Board is of the opinion that since the said Zitzelsberger had sufficient time to deliver coal under contract with this Board and failed, Several schools not being able to hold open for instruction due to shortage of fuel some as much as three days at a time and the added expense to delivering the remainder of the coal. The conditions discussed being no fault of the Board. This Board upon motion of Dr. A. T. Jordan and properly seconded doth order the Secretary to pay the said Zitzelsberger the sum now due and owing less the cost of delivering the remainder under his contract over and above the said Zitzelsberger's contract bid. Upon a vote being taken it was found to have carried unanimously." 9 June 1936 (p. 19): Among teachers placed by the Board at this meeting " . . . POCA DISTRICT . . . "Fish [School] Robert Morris . . ." "Upon motion of Dr. R. O. Good that the above named teachers be hired and placed tentatively for the school year 1936-37, and upon seconding of J. O. Barnett a vote was taken -- J. O. Barnett, Dr. R. O. Good, Dr. A. T. Jordan, voting 'yes' and C. B. Miller, not voting." 6 July 1936 (p. 25): "The following members were present: "Fred Erwin, President; C. B. Miller and Dr. R. O. Good Gentlemen members. . . ." "The Board discussed the matter of reorganization of its office force. Whereupon Dr. R. O. Good moved the Board to re-elect D. R. Knapp as County Superintendent and that the Superintendents salary be postponed until the next meeting. C. B. Miller seconded the motion. A vote being taken C. B. Miller, Dr. R. O. Good and Fred Erwin voting 'yes'. Mr. Knapp elected County Superintendent. "Upon motion of D. B. Miller seconded by Dr. R. O. Good that Miss Imogene Hodges be reemployed as Secretary for the school year 1936-37, at a salary of $100.00 per month. Upon a vote being taken. C. B. Miller, Dr. R. O. Good and Fred Erwin voting 'yes'. Motion prevailed. "Upon motion of C. B. Miller seconded by Dr. R. O. Good that W. Z. Cash be reemployed for the school year 1936-37, as Clerk of said Board at a salary of $85.00 per month. Upon a vote being taken C. B. Miller, Dr. R. O. Good and Fred Erwin voting 'yes'[.] Motion prevailed." "Motion of C. B. Miller that the County Superintendent be empowered to make a survey of the repairs and constructions of any school building in the county which is needed in so far as the finances of the school funds will permit, Dr. R. O. Good seconded the motion. A vote being taken C. B. Miller, Dr. R. O. Good and Fred Erwin voting 'yes'. Motion prevailed." "(NOTICE) "Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Board of Education of the County of Putnam in Winfield on or before 4:00 o'clock p. m., Friday, July 3, 1936, for --- "(1) Furnishing and delivering 3 inch screened standard coal, guaranteed weight to the school buildings in each district of the County in the amount set opposite each school, and, "(2) for delivering only the coal from one of the convenient mines in Putnam County to the schools as outlined above, separate bids to be submitted as above. The coal is to be placed in the coal houses at each school building before September 15, 1936. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. "(COAL FOR PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS, 1936-37) "BUFFALO DISTRICT "Buffalo Graded School 450 bu Buffalo High School 650.bu Center Point 140 bu Cross Creek 125.bu Evergreen 140 bu Manilla 140 bu Midway 125 bu Otter Branch 250 bu Peach Grove 140 bu . . . " 14 July 1936 (p. 33): "Whereas it has been disclosed by the records of the Board of Education of the County of Putnam, West Va., that W. E. Thompson former County Superintendent of Schools of Putnam County, drew as salary for the school year 1933-34 and 1934-35 One Thousand Four Hundred, Ninety-three Dollars and Ninety-three Cents ($1,493.93) which sum represents the amount drawn by the said Thompson in excess of his legal salary. And further the records show that the said W. E. Thompson received Seventy Dollars and Thirty-five Cents ($70.35) as traveling expense in excess of the amount authorized by law, And, "Whereas the said W. E. Thompson owes the said County the above described sums, "Now, therefore, it is ordered by the Board of Education by motion of Dr. R. O. Good and duly seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan that the Prosecuting Attorney of said County be directed and authorized to start proceedings to collect any sum or sums of money which the said W. E. Thompson drew in excess of the amount authorized by law as salary and traveling expense for above named school years and that the County Superintendent furnish the Prosecuting Attorney with a copy of the Boards proceedings and if the Prosecuting Attorney fail or refuse to act as attorney for said Board, this order being an instruction to the Prosecuting Attorney of this County to proceed at once with the collection of said sums from W. E. Thompson, then the Board will employ such other counsel as they may choose to proceed with said collection. Upon a vote being taken Dr. R. O. Good, Dr. A. T. Jordan and C. B. Miller voting 'yes'. Motion carried." 21 July 1936 (p. 43): "Motion of Dr. R. O. Good seconded by J. O. Barnett that since the High School teachers for Hurricane High School have been hired and placed for said school at a former meeting of the Board and since C. B. Miller filed a petition of some of the citizens of Hurricane Town and vicinity asking for the same personnel as employed by a former Board of Education, therefore Dr. R. O. Good moved the Board to defer action on said petition till a later meeting. In the discussion of the motion, the Board wishes to investigate the number of patrons signing said petition who actually have children in attendance at said school and as to what interests other signers may have. Upon a call for the vote, the motion carried." 4 August 1936 (p. 47): "In the discussion of the printing of the levy estimate the Board agreed to let the advertising of the Levy Estimate to the Putnam Democrat and The Putnam Republican. All members agreeing." 18 August 1936 (p. 53): "Upon motion of Dr. R. O. Good and properly seconded that since the Prosecuting Attorney of Putnam County has failed to co-operate with the Board of Education in the matter of collecting such sums of money due Putnam County by former County Superintendent W. E. Thompson as per former order of this Board and since he has showen [sic] no inclination [to] act as legal adviser of this board it is ordered that the present County Superintendent seek proper legal advice in said matter and if necessary to employ attorney to proceed with said matter. Upon a vote being taken all members voting 'yes'." 1 September 1936 (p. 59): "-RESOLUTION- "WHEREAS the condition of the Scary to Pliny road is so vital to the Board of Education because of the facts that approximately 300 children are transported over it daily and the elementary and high school buildings are located on said road; and, "WHEREAS the dust conditions adjacent to said schools are detrimental to the health and safety of the pupils; and, "WHEREAS the condition of the base of said road is such as to endanger the lives of said children and others who must travel its rutted and pitted surface; // (p. 61) and, "WHEREAS the continued neglect of said road will result in its becoming impassible early in the winter; "BE IT RESOLVED by Board of Education of the County of Putnam that the State Road Commission and our local officials be urged and implored to give immediate attention to said road to the end of eliminating the dust hazards near the buildings and improving the road bed so that it may remain passable this winter; and, "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board pledges its cooperation with the local officials in all matters pertaining to the problem of roads. "Fred Erwin, President. "D. R. Knapp, Secretary." 5 January 1937 (p. 79): "On motion of C. B. Miller, seconded by Dr. R. O. Good, that permission be given the Adult Educational Program to use Poca high school commercial equipment and room to conduct night classes, with the provision that a responsible person be designated to care for building and further the sponsors are to pay for fuel, lights, water, teacher and janitor. Upon a vote being taken, all members voting 'yes'." "On motion of C. B. Miller, seconded by Dr. R. O. Good, that Edwin Warner, Winfield; Joe Zaleski, Buffalo; Marion Saunders, Poca; and M. F. Smith, Hurricane, coaches of the various high schools of the County be paid excess salaries as such coaches as outlined by salary schedule of the State Department of Education. Upon a vote being taken, all members voting 'yes'." 2 February 1937 (p. 83): "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good seconded by C. B. Miller that this Board accept the certificate of Title to the Robert Much [sic] New Bus 1937 Ford known as Heizer Bus. On a vote being taken all members voting 'yes.'" "On motion of Dr. A. T. Jordan seconded by Dr. R. O. Good that the County Superintendent be authorized to take care of the gasoline matter for the busses to meet the State Department's regulation in the matter of purchasing gasoline under state contract. on a vote being taken all members voting 'yes.'" 2 March 1937 (p. 87): "Motion by C. B. Miller seconded by Dr. R. O Good that Pliny school building be rented from month to month to Marvin Waers [Wears] so long as Board of Education is not using said school building for any other purpose at the rate of Five [(]$5.00) Dollars per month in advance and that said Wears be given credit on rental for repairs on building, excepting any electrical wiring and equipment. Said Wears to vacate premises on due notice from said Board." 6 April 1937 (p. 91): "On motion of C. B. Miller seconded by Dr. R. O. Good that the riparian [river bank] rights of the Red House school lot be conveyed to the Federal Government for a consideration of Twenty ($20.00) Dollars plus interest, subject to approval of U. S. Engineers said rights covers approximately 8/10 of an acre of said lot. The purpose of this conveyance is made necessary by the waters of the Kanawha River pool state being raised to 9 feet. On a vote being taken all voting 'yes'[.] . . ." "On motion of C. B. Miller seconded by Dr. R. O. Good that the land, known as 1/2 of Fair Grounds, owned by the Board, be and is hereby rented to the Winfield Base Ball Club for the year 1937. Provided this Board has title to said real estate for such period. All voting 'yes'. . ." "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good seconded by C. B. Miller that each High School be allocated Twenty ($20.00) Dollars for commencement expenses. All voting 'yes'." (p. 92, reverse sides not used): "On motion duly seconded the County Superintendent is hereby directed to do whatever is necessary to legally evict Robert L. Morris from illegal possession of Fish school building as a residence. All voting 'yes'[.]" 1 June 1937 (p. 111): "On motion of J. O. Barnett seconded by Dr. R. O. Good that the minutes of the previous session be approved as read with the exception of Walter Raynes, T. P. Hall, Thelma Dent, A. E. Jividen, Alice Mae Showen, C. W. Cain, Margueritte Parkins, C. A. Neal, H. E. Thacker, Catherine Robinson, Anna Quickle, Hazel Quickle, C. W. Burch, John Britton, Grace Craddock and T. J. McGinnis. Upon a vote being taken all voting 'yes'." "Placing and Hireing [sic] Walter Raynes Bills Creek Thelma Dent Plymouth A. E. Jividen Victor Alice Mae Showen Fairview (Union District) C. W. Cain Homestead Marguerite Parkins Red House, Primary Room C. A. Neal Fairview (Teays Valley District) H. E. Thacker Hickory Knob Hazel Quickle Buffalo Senath Vaughn Winfield C. W. Burch Homestead Anna Quickle Kanawha View Catherine Robinson Ok John Britton Big Scary Grace Craddock Homestead T. P. Hall Prin Buffalo Graded T. J. McGinnis Prin Otter Branch Margaret Rumbaugh Hodges J. E. Hodges Sugar Camp Gilbert Jividen Grandview Mildred Patton Homestead Wilma Holstein Seldom Seen Eurskel Hall Moore Mary Fravel Hired for High School Teaching Ina Burdette same" "Upon motion of J. O. Barnett seconded by Dr. R. O. Good that the above listed teachers be hired and placed as selected from the recommended list of qualified teachers of the County Superintendent of Schools for the school year 1937-38. Upon a vote being taken the result is as follows: Dr. A. T. Jordan voting 'yes', except C. A. Neal 'no'; J. O. Barnett voting 'yes'; Dr. R. O. Good voting 'yes', except Grace Craddock voting 'no'; C. B. Miller voting 'yes' except voting no on removing Catherine Robinson from Homestead where tentatively placed; Fred Erwin voting 'yes'. Motion carried." 18 June 1937 (p. 115): "On motion of Dr. R. O. Good and seconded by C. B. Miller that the property on which the old Ada Diehl school building was located in the matter of a release and title be referred to the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Putnam as to what legal action the Board can take to conform with the laws of the State governing such matters. On a vote being taken all members voting 'yes'." "On motion of C. B. Miller seconded by Dr. R. O. Good that J. C. Sovine Principal of Hurricane High School be refunded $25.00 for rebuilding piano and North Central Association fee. On a vote being taken all voting 'yes'." "On motion of C. B. Miller seconded by Dr. R. O. Good, the following resolution relating to bus route roads [was] adopted: "Whereas the condition of the Grandview road is such that transportation of fourty [sic] pupils over said road is impossible for at least 3 or 4 months out of each year // (p. 117) to the great loss and disruption of the county school system, and "Whereas like conditions exist on the Heizer and Trace Creek roads over which buses are operated, and, "Whereas said poor cond[i]tions of roads makes it impractical to transport pupils over said roads at a reasonable rate, if it [sic] all. "Now, therefore, be it resolved that this Board of Education urge and pray the State Road Commission since said improvements can be made without large expenditure of money and since said improvement will fit in with the present improvement program for the roads of the county to consider seriously immediate action for the improvements of said bus roads. On a vote being taken all members voting 'yes'." 29 June 1937 (p. 121): "Motion of Dr. R. O. Good and duly seconded by Dr. A. T. Jordan that the excess salary claimed by C. A. Neal as principal of the Winfield graded school upon contract for teaching school for the year 1935-36 be refused upon the grounds that said school was a five room school instead of six rooms for which the said Neal claimed additional salary and for the further reason that the said Neal received the full salary and excess salary for the full term of 1935-36 due him as said principal of Winfield graded school said school being a five room school. On a vote being taken it was found that Fred Erwin, J. O. Barnett, Dr. A. T. Jordan and Dr. R. O. Good voting 'yes', and C. B. Miller voting 'no'. . . ." "On motion duly seconded J. W. Anderson, Justice of the Peace[,] was allowed claim of Six Dollars and twenty-five cents ($6.25) as costs in the eviction case of Robert L. Morris evicted from property owned by the Board of Education, (Fish School Building as living quarters). On a vote being taken all voting 'yes'. . . ." "On motion duly seconded L. O. Jeffries was designated as principal of Homestead school for the school year 1937-38. On the vote being taken the final result was three members for L. O. Jeffries and two members voting for J. M. Cain." (p. 123): "On motion of C. B. Miller and duly seconded by Dr. R. O. Good that traveling expenses be allowed Board members for the period covering two years from July 1st 1935 to June 30th, 1937[,] be approved by reason of travelling expenses being incurred in the attendance of fourteen special and adjourned sessions of said board and also trips to Charleston on official business and in the exercise of official duties in viewing new building and needed repair to buildings and service systems for the schools of Putnam County during the aforesaid period. The amount of Fourty [sic] Dollars ($40.00) to each member of Board of Education. On a vote being taken all members voting 'yes'." 6 July 1937 (p. 125): "Mr. E. Anderson and Mr. C. C. Billups imcoming [sic] members filed the required oath of office with the secretary of the Board of Education: "The Board then went into an executive session and on motion duly made and seconded, C. B. Miller was elected president of the Board for a term of two years. "On motion duly made and seconded O. O. White was elected as Superintendent for a term of four years, at an annual salary of $2500.00. "On motion duly made and seconded Charles R. Bailey was employed as secretary to the superintendent at a salary of $100.00 per month; and Rena Hollandsworth was employed as stenographer at a salary of $75.00 per month. . . ." "On motion by Mr. Billups duly seconded Imogene Copen was retained in the office of the superintendent for a period of time not to exceed one month at a salary of $100.00 per month or $25.00 per week." "The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved." "On motion of Mr. Anderson the superintendent was ordered to have made a complete audit of school finances of the County." "On motion of Mr. Anderson duly seconded and all members voting affirmatively the Board agreed not to change any of the teachers placed by the previous Board of Education without due consideration and upon the recommendation of the superintendent and mutual agreement by the teachers involved and proposed //(p. 127) change to be satisfactory with the patrons of the schools. . . ." "On motion of Mr. Billups duly seconded the Board agreed to appoint care-takers for the four high schools for the months of July and August at a monthly salary of $25.00. "Nominations being in order the following were nominated as care-takers for the Buffalo High School: By Mr. Anderson[,] C. E. Holstein, By Mr. Billups, Ernest Jordan, By Mr. Barnett[,] Milo Clark. A vote being taken it was found that Ernest Jordan had two votes, C. E. Holstein one vote, and Milo Clark one vote. Mr. Anderson then withdrew his nomination and voted in favor of Ernest Jordan. Mr. Jordan then receiving three votes was employed. "Nominated for Hurricane High School by Mr. Billups was Lamen C. Riffe; there being no other nominees Mr. Riffe was employed. "Mr. Anderson then nominated A. G. Skeen for Poca High School and Mr. Barnett nominated A. M. Truette. A vote being taken Mr. Skeen received three votes and Mr. Truette two. Mr. Skeen having a majority was employed. "Mr. Barnett nominated John Crawford as care-taker for Winfield High School and there being no other nominees Mr. Crawford was employed." 20 July 1937 (p. 131): "Mr. J. M. Cain appeared before the Board with the request that his wife be allowed to teach in his stead at the Homestead School, in order that he might attend school for the coming year. This request was accepted by the Superintendent who recommended to the Board that they accept the same. A vote being taken, and all members voting affirmatively, Mr. Cain's resignation was accepted and Mrs. J. M. Cain employed to fill the vacancy thus created." "Mr. Frazier, Director of Rural Sanitation, appeared before the Board with the proposal that the Board purchase the necessary material and allow the Department of Rural Sanitation to construct sanitary toilets at the schools where they are needed. Upon motion of Mr. Anderson, duly seconded, the Superintendent empowered to contract with Mr. Frazier for the construction of such toilets and in such places that he, the superintendent, might deem necessary, all members voting affirmatively." "At this time Mrs. Flo Johnson and Austa L. Raynes appeared before the Board and requested that they be given // (p. 133) a teaching position in the Putnam County Schools." "On recommendation of the Superintendent the following teachers were hired and placed: Miss. Beulah Alston Miss Lorraine Alston Miss. Virginia Hughes Fish School Miss Mae Ambler Kermit School Miss. Florence Thompson Turkey Creek School Mr. Lloyd Eggleton Lone Pine School Mrs. Flo Johnson Pleasant Valley School" "Mr. Paul Whittington appeared before the Board and asked that he be hired as Janitor for the Cross Creek School." "Upon Motion, duly seconded, the Board recessed for the noon hour to meet again at one o'clock PM, all members voting affirmatively." 17 August 1937 (p. 149): "On motion duly made and seconded the Superintendent was authorized to make arrangements with the teachers for filling janitor vacancies which exist because of no applications." 7 December 1937 (p. 157): "The petition of Mr. C. E. Holstein for one week's pay as janitor of the Buffalo High School, prior to the opening of school[,] was placed before the Board and after having been freely discussed Mr. Anderson moved that the Board of Education reject the petition. Mr. Billups seconded the motion of Mr. Anderson, and a vote being taken all members voted to reject the petition." "On motion of Mr. Billups seconded by Mr. Anderson, the superintendent and assistant superintendent were authorized to use gasoline and oil purchased by the Board, in their travels to and from the various schools of the County, provided that they refund to the Board the actual cost of all gasoline and oil used. . . ." "On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Billups, the superintendent was authorized to purchase the necessary dishes and silverware for equiping [sic] the home economics department of Hurricane High School." "On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Billups, the superintendent was authorized to pay to pupils, whom he deemed needy, 15› for each day of school attendance provided the child walks two or more miles to school." "On motion duly made and seconded the various high schools were authorized to use the County Owned Busses for P.T.A. Meetings and plays provided that the schools pay the extra salary of drivers should such salary be demanded." 1 February 1939 (p. 159): "Homer Johnson, bus driver at Hurricane, was called before the Board to answer complaints filed by some of the patrons residing along his bus route. Mr. Johnson denied all complaints, stating that he did not feel himself to be at fault. The superintendent, then speaking as executive officer for the Board, warned Mr. Johnson to be careful with his dealings with the patrons and pupils and that he co-operate with them in making arrangements for pupils to reach school rather than to antagonize them." 5 April 1938 (p. 165): "... ordered that the superintendent have issued to Della Hodges an order on the sheriff of Putnam County in the amount of $78.75 as payment in full for the fourth month of school, which payment shall also be recognized as the final payment due Mrs. Hodges for her services as teacher during the present school term." May 17, 1938 (p. 169): "On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by A. T. Jordan, it is hereby ordered by the Board of Education of the County of Putnam that all high school principals be notified that any social or ballroom dancing in the school buildings of Putnam County is hereby prohibited." "On motion of Mr. Billups, duly seconded, the following is ordered: "WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the County of Putnam, West Virginia, is desirous of altering present buildings and building new buildings to meet the needs of consolidation in the Putnam County Schools; and whereas, it has come to the attention of the said Board that the Federal Government will soon be ready to receive applications for loans and/or grants, it is therefor[e] ordered by the said Board of Education that Col. C. P. Fortney of Charleston, W. Va., be and is hereby authorized and directed to make an estimate of costs and prepare the request and do all other necessary thing[s] pertaining to the said application to the said Federal Government for the aforesaid loan and/or grant for the construction of said buildings and alteration. "And it is also further directed that he file said application with the proper Federal Authorities. Provided however, said Col. C. P. Fortney is to receive no compensation for such said services unless and until a grant be secured to construct and alter said buildings, and if said grant be secured, said C. P. Fortney sahll [sic] receive legal architectural fees only from the proceeds of said grant." August 3, 1938 (p. 175): "Mr. Donald Martin and Joe Matthews Jr., appeared before the Board in interest of an increase of salary for bus drivers. "Mr. Wade L. Casto appeared before the Board in interest of securing a teaching position in Putnam County. "Mr. Ovan Null appeared before the Board in interest of securing a position as bus driver in Putnam County. "Mr. Arthur Wandling appeared before the Board asking for the position as the bus driver of one of the busses operating along route 35." "The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read." "The resignation of Mary Frances Shaver was placed before the Board; and on motion duly made and seconded the resignation was accepted. "Mr. Johnson appeared before the Board asking that he be given a position as bus driver." "On motion of Mr. Anderson, duly seconded, the Superintendent is authorized to contract with the W. P. A. to build sanitary toilets at the school buildings where they are needed." "On motion of Mr. Anderson, duly seconded, it is ordered that the following be and is hereby the official budget for the school year of 1938-39. ELEMENTARY TEACHERS FUND Salary of Assistant Supt. $2,400. Tuition of elementary pupils transferred to other counties 3,500 Teachers pensions 5,400 Salary of Principals 18,144. Salary of teachers 124,069.50 TOTAL $153,513.50 HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS FUND Salary of County Supt. 1,715.16 Tuition of High School Pupils 2,000. Salary of Principals 7,314.30 Salary of Teachers 33,313.50 TOTAL 44,342.96 ELEMENTARY MAINTENANCE Bills Outstanding June 30, 1938 300. Salary Members Board of Education 150 " Clerical Assistants 1,200 " Attendance officers 665. " Nurse 300 Expense of Baord [sic] Members 100. Salary of Janitors and Engineers 6,700 Expense of Asst Supt. 300 Transportation of Pupils 9,000 Office Supplies 600 Stationery 100 Postage 200 Teachers Supplies 500 Medical Supplies 100 Janitors Supplies 800 Fuel 2,550. Electricity 350 Water 100 Telephone 75 Insurance on Busses 350 Furniture 1,000 School Library 550 Advertising 300 Audit by Tax Commissioner 120 Rent 120 New Buildings 1,000 Repairs to Buildings 4,600 Freight and Hauling 200 TOTAL $32,330. HIGH SCHOOL MAINTENANCE Bills Outstanding June 30, 1938 233.68 Salary Members Board of Education 150 Clerical Assistants to Supt., 900. Nurse 300 Janitors and Engineers 7,000 Office Supplies 400 Stationery 100 Postage 200 Teachers Supplies 600 Janitors Sypplies [sic] 700 Fuel 900 Electricity 300 Water 300 Telephone 200 Insurance on Busses 300 Furniture 1,500 Laboratory 500 School Library 600 Manual Training 800 Home Economics 800 Advertising 250 Audit by Tax Commissioner 100 Rent 750 Repairs to Buildings 1,000. Expense of Vocational Teachers 1,200 TOTAL 23,183.69" [NOTE: $23,183.69 should be $20,083.69. Transportation costs may have been inadvertently omitted from high school expenses.] August 3, 1938 (p. 178): "On motion of Mr. Billups duly seconded , it is ordered that all teachers having been paid a teachers['] pension for the previous school year be paid the same pension for the school year of 1938- 39, and that W. T. Mynes and C. C. Knapp be also paid a pension in the amount of $25.00 per month for twelve months providing, however, that they can qualify for teacher's pension." "On motion of Mr. Anderson, duly seconded, the superintendent is authorized to purchase a calculating machine and two cabinets for the office of the Board of Education." "Dr. A. T. Jordan nominated O. B. Coyner for the janitor position of the Hurricane Grade School, and Mr. Billups nominated Laymen Rife. "A vote being taken, Dr. Jordan and Mr. Barnett voted for Mr. Coyner; and Mr. Anderson, Mr. Billups, and Mr. Miller voted for Mr. Rife. Mr. Rife having the greatest number of votes was declared hired." August 17, 1938 (p. 179): "Mr. Eggleton appeared before the Board petitioning that a road be built to the Scott School. "On motion of Mr. Anderson duly seconded the Superintendent is authorized to have the above mentioned road built allowing $2.00 per day per man for labor." October 4, 1938 (p. 183): "On motion, duly made and seconded, it is hereby ordered that drivers of all private owned busses be allowed to purchase gas from the Board of Education." November 15, 1938 (p. 185): "the Superintendent is hereby authorized to investigate the attendance of the Grapevine School and to transfer the teacher to the Turkey Creek School providing the attendance of the Grapevine School does not warrant a teacher." January 3, 1939 (p. 187): "Whereas the superintendent was authorized to transfer Garnett Hensley from the Grapevine School to the Turkey Creek School, . . . and whereas said Garnett Hensley was transferred to the Riverside school to fill a vacancy . . . the Board heartily indorses [sic] such transfer . . . " "The petition of the patrons of the Big Cherry School, petitioning that Mrs. [Ida] Gibeaut be removed as teacher from the school[,] was placed before the Board. "A delegation of patrons appeared in behalf of the above petition. "The Board having been informed that Mrs. Gibeaut did not intend to return to the Big Cherry school and that another teacher has assumed duties there and the patrons are satisfied[,] the Board did not take definite action." "On motion of Mr. Anderson seconded by Mr. Billups it is hereby ordered that Avard Skeen be paid an additional $15.00 per month for actual time spent in coaching at the George Washington Elementary and Junior High School." [NOTE: This is the first mention of these two schools; there is no subsequent mention of Homestead or Eleanor Schools.] ""On motion of Mr. Billups seconded by Mr. Anderson it is ordered that the following janitors be relieved from their duties for neglect of duty: Bernice Bowling ---- Catawaba School Herman Hamilton ---- Miller Gap School Burnetin Bays ------ Upper Clymer's Creek School and that the following persons be and are hereby employed to assume such duties: Roy Fisher -------- Catawaba School Mahlon Rhodes------ Miller Gap School Melvin Quintrill--- Upper Clymer's Creek School "Motion carried unanimously." February 7, 1939 (p. 189): "Where as a vacancy has been created in the Hurricane High School due to the failure of Franklin Hamerick to properly qualify as a teacher of Vocational Agriculture it is hereby ordered on motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that Mr. K. O. Judy assume such duties for the remainder of the present School year. Motion carried[;] all members voting affirmatively." "A letter from G. R. Penick of Hurricane, W. Va., concerning the sale of candy, in the Hurricane Schools, was placed before the Board, and the following action taken: "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Anderson, it is hereby ordered that no janitor have charge of candy sales in Putnam County Schools after this date." June 6, 1939 (p. 201): "A delegation representing the Plymouth School community, appeared before the board petitioning that L. W. Cain and Emma J. Cain be returned as principal and teacher of that school." July 3, 1939 (p. 207): "State of West Virginia, Winfield, West Virginia County of Putnam, ss: July 3, 1939 "At an executive session of the Putnam County Board of Education held in the Court House the following members were present and voting: P. K. Fravel, Curtis Pickens, E. Anderson, A. N. Sumner, and C. C. Billups. "For organization purposes O. O. White acted as temporary chairman. "Nominations being in order for the president of the Board Mr. Billups nominated E. Anderson and there being no further nominations, nomination were declared closed. A vote being taken Mr. Anderson was elected unanimously. "The organization of the Board and office personnel was furthered by Mr. White recommending that: S. R. Wood be retained as assistant Superintendent at a salary of $2,400; C. R. Bailey as secretary at a salary of $1,500; and that Winifred Fitzsimmons as stenographer at a salary of $900. "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Pickens, S. R. Wood was retained as assistant Superintendent at an annual salary of $2,400. Mr. Pickins, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voting affirmatively and Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voting negatively. "On motion of Mr. Sumner, duly seconded, C. R. Bailey was retained as secretary at an annual salary of $1,500.00 all members voting affirmatively. "Mr. Sumner then moved that the position of stenographer be left vacant until a later date. A vote being taken Mr. Sumner and Mr. Fravel voting affirmatively Mr. Billups, Mr. Pickens and Mr. Anderson voting negatively. "On motion of Mr. Billups seconded by Mr. Pickens, Winifred Fitzsimmons was retained as stenographer at an annual salary of $900.00. Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voting affirmatively and Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voting negatively." "The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with the following exception: That a motion made by Mr. Jordan in the last meeting when Mr. White recommended the approval of Gaynelle Pauley's appointment to the Plymouth School be written into the minutes of the Board: "'That Mrs. Emma J. Cain be employed as teacher of the Plymouth School'. There being no second to the motion it was declared dead by the chair." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, duly seconded by Mr. Fravel each member of the office personnel was given one weeks [sic] vacation. All members voting affirmatively." 1 August 39 (p. 227): "Mr. Fravel moved that Alma Call be employed as janitor at the Black Lick school. Motion lost no second. "On motion of Mr. Pickins, seconded by Mr. Billups, Leonard Erwin is hereby employed as janitor at the Black Lick School. All members voting affirmatively." "Mr. Fravel nominated Irma Wilcox as janitor at the Evergreen school[;] a vote being taken Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voting yes and Mr. Pickins, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voting no. "Mr. Pickins nominated Ward Ray as janitor of the Evergreen school. A vote being taken Mr. Pickins, Mr. Billups and Mr. Sumner voting yes." "Mr. Fravel nominated Date D. Searls as janitor at the Soonover school[;] a vote being taken all members voting affirmatively." "Mr. Fravel nominated Harold Grant as janitor for the Sugar Camp school janitorship; a vote being taken Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voting yes. Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voting no. "Mr. Billups nominated Dallas Call as janitor of the Sugar camp school[;] a bote [sic] being taken Mr. Billups, Mr. Pickens and Mr. Sumner voting yes." "Mr. Pickens nominated Thomas Donegan as janitor of Bancroft school[;] a vote being taken Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Sumner voted yes." "Mr. Sumner nominated Harliss Young as janitor of the Hurricane Grade schools[;] a vote being taken Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voting yes. Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voting no. "Mr. Billups nominated Lem Johnson as janitor at Hurricane Grades [sic] schools[;] a vote being taken Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voting yes; Mr. Fravel noting no." Mr. Fravel nominated L. E. Davis as janitor at Winfield Grades Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voting yes Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voting no. //(p. 229) "Mr. Pickens nominated C. N. Deardorff as janitor of Winfield Grades [sic] [;] a vote being taken Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Sumner voting yes; Mr. Fravel voting no." "Mr. Fravel nominated Andrew Baldwin as janitor for the Eleanor schools; no further action being taken nomination withdrawn." "Mr. Fravel moved that Icy Fisher be employed as janitor of the Otter Branch School. Motion lost no second. "Mr. Pickins moved that W. T. Legg be employed as janitor of the Otter Branch School and on second by Mr. Billups a vote was taken Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voting affirmatively; Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner not voting." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, Don Roach was employed as janitor of the Hurricane High school. All members voting affirmatively." "Mr. Fravel nominated Woodrow McCallister as janitor of Winfield High school. A vote being taken Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voted yes; Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voted no. "Mr. Pickens nominated Hugh Childers as janitor of the Winfield High school, and a vote being taken Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voting yes; Mr. Fravel voting no; Mr. Sumner not voting." "Mr. Sumner nominated Jas. W. Burdette as bus driver at Hurricane. A vote being taken Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voting yes; Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and M.r. [sic] Anderson voting no. "Mr. Sumner nominated Wm. H. Chaney as bus driver at Hurricane[;] a vote being taken Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voting yes. Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voting no. "Mr. Sumner nominated Bryon Neumeyer as bus driver at Hurricane a vote being taken all members voted affrimatively." [sic] "Mr. Fravel moved that W. M. Tolley be employed as bus driver and on second by Mr. Sumner a vote was taken Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voting yes; Mr. Pickens, Mr. Billups and Mr. Anderson voting no." August 8, 1939 (p. 233): "Mr. Cooper, of Thomas and Cooper, appeared before the Board concerning a contract between Thomas & Cooper and the Board of Education, to secure money through the W.P.A. to build a school at Winfield and Buffalo. Mr. Cooper asked that the Board cancel the contract with Thomas and Cooper due to insufficient work and unnecessary delay by Mr. Thomas." "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Sumner, the Board ordered that the part of the minutes of the previous meeting concerning the purchase of new busses be corrected and made to read as follows: After all bids had been opened and duly considered, it is ordered on proper motion that second the Board ordered that a Diamond T chassis, meeting all specifications of the Board and State Board of Finance, be purchased from bid placed by J. C. Burdette at a maximum cost of $1930.05, it is further ordered that a G.M.C. chassis, meeting all specifications of the Board and State Board of Finance, be purchased from bid placed by O. R. Childers at a maximum cost of $1784.87; it is further ordered that a School Bus body, meeting all local and State specifications be purchased from the Superior Company or from its authorized agent, be purchased not exceeding a cost of $1398.95 and it is further ordered that one Wayne School bus body, meeting all local and State specifications, be purchased from the Wayne Company or its authorized agent at a cost not exceeding $1465.35" "Mr. Fravel placed a motion before the Board asking that the Board buy one paint stencil lettered Putnam County Schools, there being no second motion declared lost." "Mr. S. R. Wood informed the Board that Bryon Neumeyer would paint the bus to be driven by him providing the Board would furnish paint at no cost to the Board other than paint." "On action of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the minutes of the previous meeting stand as read with the following exceptions: That action concerning purchase of buses be corrected to read as shown above and that action shown on W. M. Tolley's application for bus driver be stricken from the record." "The chairman asked the Superintendent to recommend bus drivers for the current school year and thereupon the Superintendent recommended Woodrow Brown, Woodrow Erwin, Oden Workman and A. O. Bowles." "A discussion of designated bus routes at Winfield and the possibility of having an overload from Winfield to the High School was carried on by the board[.]" "A discussion concerning the work done by Oden Workman in transporting pupils over unimproved roads and that such work warranted his employment as driver on one of the County owned busses. //(p. 234) "Mr. Fravel moved that the Board defer action on hiring of Oden Workman as bus driver until next meeting, motion seconded by Mr. Sumner. A vote being taken Mr. Fravel $ Sumner voting affirmatively. Mr. Pickens, Billups and Anderson voting negatively. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups it is ordered that the following persons be employed as bus drivers: Woodrow Erwin, Woodrow Brown, Oden Workman and A. O. Bowles. A vote was taken and Mr. Pickens, Billups and Sumner voted affirmatively, Mr. Fravel voted affirmatively as to employment of Erwin and did not vote as to Brown, Workman, and Bowles." "The Superintendent informed the Board of proposed contract bus routes on Cross Creek and Eighteen Mile Creek road and that Milo Clark would transport pupils on the Eighteen Mile Creek road at $4.00 per day furnishing a 1 1/2 ton truck, gasoline and oil." "The Board was also informed that H. S. B. Thomas, applicant for contract bus on the Poca River Road, would transport pupils at $90.00 per month plus gasoline and oil, and that Boyd McClan[a]han would transport pupils on the same road at a rate of 15› per day per pupil. "Mr. Wood informed the Board that he was of the opinion that Mr. Thomas should be given preference because of his work done on unimproved roads. "The Superintendent was asked for recommendation as to Thomas or McClanahan but stated he preferred to make further study and investigation before giving recommendation." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the superintendent is authorized to receive bids and contract with persons offering best modes of transportation at least cost. All members voting affirmatively." "A discussion as to the possibilities of using discarded school bus bodies on unimproved roads took place and thereupon the Superintendent informed the Board that he was of the opinion that such bodies would not be suitable for such purposes. "A discussion concerning the use of discarded busses as spare busses took place." "The possibility of running a bus from Winfield to the High School for extra curricular activities was discussed." "The superintendent recommended to the Board that bus drivers['] salaries be set at $65.00 per month and that the Board purchase proper tools for changing tires and wheels and that drivers be required to change tires and wheels on their busses. "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that the salaries for the drivers be $65.00 per month providing that drivers change tires and wheels. "A discussion followed concerning the possibilities of having drivers grease busses. After having been discussed both pro and con the motion stood as formerly stated and on vote all members voted affirmatively. "Mr. Fravel suggest [sic] to [sic] the Board pass a ruling requiring busses to be stored at the end of the route last used. "The racing of motors before oil is properly warmed and circulating was discussed by the Board." (p. 235): "The superintendent informed the Board that he had purchased two power mowers from the Southern Hardware Company at $195.00 less 20% discount." "Mr. Fravel nominated Herschel Graham as teacher at the Hurricane High School. There being no other nomination a vote was taken and Mr. Fravel and Sumner voted affirmatively and Mr. Pickens, Billups and Anderson voted negatively. "Mr. Sumner then placed a petition asking for Mr. Graham as teacher at Hurricane High School." August 16, 1939 (p. 237): "Mr. Cooper, constructional engineer of Huntington appeared before the Board asking that the contract between the Board and Thomas & Cooper be canceled and that the Board contract with Cooper for securing funds through W.P.A. [NOTE: Cooper had previously appeared before the Board on August 8th.] "Mr. Wood informed the Board that Mr. Thomas of Thomas & Cooper had informed him that plans and specifications for school buildings proposed were completed and sent to W.P.A. authorities and that they would be approved as soon as the sewer specifications were sent to the W.P.A. offices." "The minutes of the previous meeting were read and a discussion of the prices of school buses followed. Mr. Fravel was of the opinion that price of both Superior and Wayne body were less than quotation in minutes. "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the minutes were approved as read all members voting affirmatively." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the following levies be laid on the different classes of property for the purposes hereinafter shown: COUNTY SCHOOL PURPOSES BOND PURPOSES BOND PURPOSES Current Expenses Poca Dist. Nitro Ind. Dist. Class 1 21.1 5.65 1.22 Class 2 42.2 11.3 2.44 Class 3 & 4 84.4 22.6 4.88" "The superintendent informed the Board that there were some schools for which there were no janitor applications and recommended that the Board authorize him to secure proper janitors through teacher recommendations and subject to final approval of the Board. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, the superintendent is hereby authorized to secure janitors at schools for which there are no janitor applications, subject to final approval of the Board. All members voting affirmatively." (p. 238): "A discussion of persons owing taxes and returned delinquent and employed by the Board was carried on." "Mr. Sumner informed the Board that Walter Johnson had talked to him concerning the trouble with the teacher at the Keyser Heights School. "Mr. Sumner moved that Mr. Edwards be employed as janitor of the Keyser Heights School motion seconded by Mr. Fravel. (Motion withdrawn by Mr. Sumner and second withdrawn by Mr. Fravel.) "The superintendent informed the Board that he was of the opinion that if the Board would employ Walter Johnson that it might be a way of relieving some of the trouble that the teacher experienced at the Keyser Heights School. "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Pickens, Walter Johnson was employed as janitor of the Keyser Heights school. Mr. Billups, Pickens and Fravel voting affirmatively. Mr. Sumner not voting." "Mr. Fravel moved the Board that Earl Whittington be awarded a contract for transporting pupils over the Cross Creek road to Buffalo High School and upon second by Mr. Sumner, a vote was taken and Mr. Su[m]ner and Fravel voted affirmatively and Mr. Pickens, Billups and Anderson voting negatively. "Mr. White reported his investigation of the Cross Creek road to the Board and stated that he was of the opinion that a 1/2 ton truck was suitable for the route and recommended that W. H. Reedy be awarded the contract for transporting pupils over this route. "Road conditions and the use of single and dual wheels on unimproved roads was discussed by the Board. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, Mr. Reedy was awarded contract for transporting children over the Cross Creek road at $75.00 per month plus gasoline and oil. Mr. Pickens, Billups and Sumner voting affirmatively and Mr. Fravel voting negatively." (p. 239); "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that H. C. Graham be employed as teacher of the Billups School. Mr. Fravel and Billups voting affirmatively. Mr. Pickens voting negatively. Mr. Sumner not voting." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, duly seconded[,] it is ordered that C. C. Hilman be employed as truant officer on the North Side of the Kanawha River. All members voting affirmatively. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that Lillie Smith be ;employed as truant officer on the South Side of the Kanawha River. Mr. Pickens, Billups and Anderson voting affirmatively. Mr. Fravel and Sumner voting negatively. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the salary for truant officers be $100.00 per month for 8 1/2 months which employment may be terminated at any time by the superintendent with the consent of the Board. Truant officers are to furnish all means of transportation. Mr. Pickens, Billups and Fravel voting affirmatively. Mr. Sumner not voting." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the superintendent open one room of the Riverside School and transfer one teacher from the North Nitro School for the school year of 1939-40 or such part of year as building conditions and attendance warrant such school. All voting affirmatively." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups[,] the Board stood adjourned. _[s]_E._Anderson___ _[s]_O._O._White_____ President Secretary" September 5, 1939 (p. 241): "F. B. Oxley appeared before the Board asking action on his application for pension. Mr. Oxley stated that he had been of the impression that action would have been taken previous to this time. Mr. Oxley stated to the Board that Lincoln and Cabell Counties had informed him that they would pay the proportionate parts of the pension according to the number of years of teaching in each county. "Mr. oxley [sic] retired from the room, and the Board discussed generally the possibilities of paying this pension. "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that F. B. Oxley be allowed a pension of $10.00 per month. All members voting affirmatively." "A delegation of patrons from the Scott School District appeared before the Board asking that they be allowed to send their children to the Hurricane High School rather than the Winfield High School. The president asked that Mr. White and Mr. Wood make agreements with the patrons. Mr. White informed the Board and delegation that the Hurricane School was badly crowded but that he was of the opinion that so long as there were no more than 9 or 11 pupils going to Hurricane that the school could take care of this number. Mr. White further informed the Board and delegation that the starting time of the bus to Winfield would probably be one-half hour later than the bus to Hurricane." "Mr. Cooper[,] of Thomas and Cooper, appeared before the Board in interest of WPA Projects submitted for school buildings at Winfield and Buffalo. Mr. Cooper informed the Board again that plans and specifications prepared by Thomas were not complete and that the Projects would never be approved. Therefore, Mr. Cooper asked that the Board cancel the original contract with Cooper and Thomas and give the entire contract to Cooper. Mr. Cooper retired from the room and and [sic] Mr. Wood informed the Board that he had conferred with Thomas and that Mr. Thomas had informed him that Mr. Cooper had changed the contract written by Thomas and that he (Thomas) and Cooper had never been partners." [NOTE: Cooper previously had appeared before the Board on August 8th and 16th.] "The possibilities of building a new building at North Nitro was discussed and on motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Pickens the superintendent is authorized to contact Mr. Sheets, Mr. G. L. Hulbert and Mr. Stephens concerning cost of building at North Nitro and to ask for bids for building of new material and for building using part old material and part new materials." "A petition from the people of Pliny was presented to the Board asking that the school building be retained. No definite action taken." (p. 243): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Billups, the superintendent is hereby authorized to issue orders for the first two weeks['] salary for September to all people on the general payroll. All members voting affirmatively." "The Superintendent recommended that Mr. Lubrani and Mr. Thomasson be employed as teachers in the Hurricane and Winfield High School to fill vacancies created by the resignation of Mr. Howard and Mrs. Knapp. "On motion of Mr. Pickens it is ordered that Mr. Lubrani and Mr. Thomasson be employed as teachers in Putnam County Schools. Motion lost no second. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that Mr. Thomasson be employed as teacher at the Winfield High School. Mr. Pickens and Billups voting affirmatively. Mr. Sumner and Fravel not voting. "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that Mr. Lubrani be employed as teacher in the Hurricane High School. Mr. Pickens, Billups, and Sumner voting affirmatively. Mr. Fravel not voting." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that all bus drivers be required to wear uniforms and that the Board furnish $8.00 per uniform toward buying said uniforms for first year. All voting affirmatively except Mr. Pickens not voting." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by mr. Billups, it is ordered that Roy Kirk be not approved as [bus] driver for H. S. B. Thomas. All members voting affirmatively except Mr. Pickens not voting." "Bus routes, road and bridge conditions were discussed." "The superintendent reported that damage done to the Spring Valley School had been repaired. No person had been charged with wrecking the building." September 8, 1939 (p. 245): "Mr. G. L. Hulbert and Sherman Sheets placed a bid of $4,250.00 for a new four room school building with open foundation at North Nitro and a bid of $4,375.00 for the same building with a solid foundation before the Board." "Mr. Thomas and Mr. Reynolds came before the Board concerning W.P.A. projects for school buildings at Winfield and Buffalo. Mr. White acting as spokesman for the Board asked Mr. Thomas why the projects had been delayed. Mr. Thomas replied: 'All people find the W.P.A. very slow.' Mr. White then asked that if the Board decided to continue the contract with Thomas & Cooper that if he (Thomas) would do his part in securing the grant by W.P.A. Mr. Thomas replied: 'Yes, I will do my part.' "Mr. Thomas reported to the Board that he was not aware that Cooper's name was on the contract for about six weeks after it had been signed by the Board. "Mr. Cooper advised the Board to continue the contract unless he released the Board from the Contract. "Mr. Cooper and Mr. A. M. Foose came before the Board and Mr. Cooper reported that he had been before W. W. Trent, State Superintendent of Free Schools, and R. E. Hyde, Director of Research, and that he had been told that Mr. Trent would approve Cooper's plans and withdraw approval of plans already submitted by Mr. Thomas. //(p. 246) He also reported that Mr. Trent said he was disgusted with the fact that no plans had been submitted to his office by Mr. Thomas. "On advice of Mr. Cooper the Board decided to have Mr. White contact Mr. Trent before making final decision concerning building plans. "Mr. Cooper stated that he went to Mr. Trent with his plans first so as to cause no delay." September 12, 1939 (p. 249): "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Billups it is ordered that the Pliny school building be left on its present site." "A delegation of patrons [from Upper Harmons Creek] appeared before the Board protesting against the Teacher, Ivan Woodall. The patrons complained that Mr. Woodall was lax in discipline and did not give enough work to the pupils." "Mr. Cooper appeared before the Board regarding the projects for schools at Winfield and Buffalo. Mr. White reported to the Board that he and Mr. Wood had talked with state officials and that he was of the opinion that it would be advisable for the Board to continue under the present contract. "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Billups it is ordered that the contract with Thomas and Cooper remain in force until further consideration." "Mr. Sherman Sheets appeared before the Board and placed a bid of $300. for building a room on the North Nitro school." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that the [coaching] salaires [sic] for the following coachers [sic] be: Howard Conner $170. Rufus Carney 153. C. D. Jamison 130 Geo. W. Miller 155. These salaries represent a $5.00 increase per month for each coach." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that the superintendent have published in the County papers the following advertisement: "The Putnam County Board of Education desiring to construct a four (4) room school building at North Nitro, will receive sealed bids at its office in the Court House at Winfield, W. Va., on or before 12 o'clock noon Saturday[,] September 23, 1939[,] for the furnishing of material, labor costs and general construction of said building complete with lighting system. Plans and specifications for said building are on file in the office of the Board and will be made available to any bidder at the office of the Board. "The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids." (p. 1): "September 24, 1939. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PUTNAM SS: At a special session of the Putnam County Board of Education called by the president for the purpose of (1) considering bids for school building at North Nitro, (2) Appointment of janitor at Eleanor school and (3) the appointment of truant officer for the North side of the Kanawha River in Putnam County and any other business that might properly be brought before it. The following members were present and voting: E. Anderson, president, P. K. Fravel, C. C. Billups and Curtis Pickens members. "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as read." "The following bids for the North Nitro school were placed before the Board: Harper & Harper $15,000.00 C. H. Jamison 6,990.00 G. L. Hulbert, for building with metal roof 4,395.00 G. L. Hulbert, for building with shingle roof 4,485.00 "The Board having ascertained that G. L. Hulbert had placed the lowest bid and upon motion of Mr. Pickens seconded by Mr. Billups it is ordered that G. L. Hulbert be awarded contract for furnishing material and constructing one four room school building at North Nitro at a cost of $4,395.00, said building to be built according to plans and specifications furnished by the Putnam County Board of Education." "The resignation of Andrew Baldwin was laced before the Board and after due consideration was accepted. "The Board moved that Clarence Pauley be employed as janitor of the Geo. Washington Jr. High and Elementary school to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Andrew Baldwin. (Motion lost no second)" "The resignation of E. E. Hilaman as truant officer was placed before the Board and after due consideration // (p. 3) was accepted. "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that appointments for truant officer and janitor be withheld until the next regular meeting of Oct. 3, 1939." "Mr. Fravel moved that the Leadman School be left on the present site. (Motion lost no second)" "Mr. H. S. B. Thomas appeared before the Board regarding Roy Kirk as driver of the contract bus. Mr. Thomas was advised that the Board was on record as not approving Mr. Kirk as driver." [September 5, 1939] "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Billups, the Board adjourned until the next regular meeting. [s] E Anderson [s] O. O. White President Secretary (p. 5): "October 3, 1939. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PUTNAM SS: At a regular meeting of the Putnam County Board of Education held at the Court House in Winfield at 1:30 o'clock P.M. October 3, 1939[,] the following members were present and voting: E. Anderson, president, A. N. Sumner, C. C. Billups, P. K. Fravel and Curtis Pickens members. "On motion ofMr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as read except that the following motion of Mr. Billups made on September 24, 1939[,] 'That the Leadmon school be removed from the present site,' Be entered and made a part of the record of the Putnam County Board of Education. "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that the Leadmon and and Ada Deihl schools be wrecked and the lumber used in building bus stops. Mr. Billups, Pickesn [sic] and Anderson voting affirmatively. Mr. Sumner and Fravel voting negatively." "Mr. Fravel moved the Board that Mrs Lillie Smith be paid an additional $15. per month and work as attendance officer on both sides of the Kanawha River. (Motion lost no second) "The applications of Samuel Workman and Harry G. Gates were placed before the Board for truant officer. "Mr. White, Superintendent, recommended Harry G. Gates. "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Sumenr, it is ordered that Harry G. Gates be employed as attendance officer for the North Side of the river. Mr. Billups and Summner [sic] voting affirmatively, Mr. Fravel and Pickens not voting. "Mr. Pickens asked that the application of Mr. Workman be given further consideration and recommended Mr. Workman as attendance officer." "Mr. Fravel moved that Clarence Pauley be employed as janitor of the George Washington Junior High and Elementary School. (Motion lost no second)" "On motion of Mr. Sumner, econded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that the superintendent contract for the installation of electricity in the Valley Belle, Scott and Chestnut Grove schools providing there be no charges for installation to the Board." "on motion of Mr[.] Sumner, Seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that the Board stand adjourned until the next regular meeting. [s] E Anderson [s] O. O. White President Secretary" November 7, 1939 (p. 7): "The contract of H. S. B. Thomas for transporting pupils to Poca High School was discussed." "J. R. Beckett informed the Board through Mr. White that the Putnam County Board of Education had paid him $1.00 per month for water prior to July 1, 1937[,] but that no such payment had been made since that time. The Board having ascertained that Mr. Beckett had a just claim against the Board of Education ordered on motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Sumner that J. R. Beckett be paid $1.00 per month for 9 months for 1937-38 term and the 1938-39 term and that such payment be made for the 1939-40 term." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the Board allow the Poca and Hurricane High school $300.00 each for purchasing musical instruments. Mr. Sumner and Mr. Billups voting affirmatively. Mr. Fravel & Pickens not voting." December 5, 1939 (p. 11): "A delegation of patrons from the Manilla School community appeared before the Board concerning transportation of High School pupils to the regular designated bus line. "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that the pupil[s] from the Manilla community be allowed 25› per day for providing their own transportation. All members voting affirmatively." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is authorized to purchase heaters for all busses not having heaters. All members voting affirmatively." "The superintendent submitted to the Board the proposal of Earl Ready that the Board buy canvass and chains for his truck and on motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, the proposal was rejected." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is authorized to make legal disposition of the old school building at North Nitro. All voting affirmatively." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that the superintendent provide means of transportation of the Buffalo High School basketball team to the gym at Eleanor for practice. All members voting affirmatively." "The proposal of painting the Plymouth School was placed before the Board, discussed but no action taken." December 14, 1939 (p. 13): "The superintendent reported that he had made no disposition of the North Nitro Building and recommended that the property be advertised for sale. . . . "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that the secretary of the Board advertise the North Nitro Building and the Leadmon school lot for sale at public auction." "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that the Board of Education pay $10.00 per month for a six month period toward the light bill at the George Washington Junior High and Elementary school as of December 1, 1939." "Mr. Sumner reported to the Board a request for permission to hold a protracted meeting at the Seldom Seen School T.V.D. "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, the superintendent is authorized to make proper adjustment for having a protracted meeting at the Seldom Seen school." "The Board of Education recommended that the superintendent schedule meeting[s] in various centers with school patrons to discuss the possibilities of a bond issue." January 2, 1940 (p. 15): "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the following expenditures for the first six months of the fiscal year of 1939-40 be entered as a part of the record of the Putnam County Board of Education. The Board believes all expenditiures to be regular and hereby give[s] approval to the expenditures listed below: GENERAL CONTROL SALARIES: $ Superintendent 1,249.98 Ass't Sperintendent 1,200.00 Board Members 150.00 Clerical Assistants 1,200.00 Attendance Officers 802.10 AUDIT BY TAX COMMISSIONER Ernest K. James 150.85 POSTAGE: H. A. Frazier 281.62 Putnam Democrat 7.50 Bailey Farrell [sic] Co .29 Ginn & Company .28 B. Preiser Co. .60 Save Supply Co. .10 Laird Office Equipment Co. .83 Casto & Harris .33 Johnson-Watson .81 The MacMillian Co .05 The John Wiley & Sons Inc. .12 The Bruce Publishing Co. .04 Hellige Inc. .18 Henry Disston & Son .17 E. F. Williams Auto Supply Co. .08 James & Law Co. .32 TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH: C. & P. Telephone Co 99.45 TRAVELING EXPENSES SUPT & ASS'T: O. O. White 139.17 S. R. Wood 111.09 // (p. 17) TRAVELING EXPENSES SUPT & ASS'T: (CONT) Standard Oil Co. Use O. O. White $ 25.23 " " " " S. R. Wood 73.65 TRAVELING EXPENSE BOARD MEMBERS: All Members 120.00 PRINTING & BINDING Putnam Democrat 42.50 ADVERTISING: The Hurricane Breeze 259.63 Putnam Democrat 233.82 Putnam Republican 4.00 OFFICE SUPPLIES: Putnam Democrat 59.75 Laird Office Equipment Co. 113.77 A. C. McClurg Co. 7.18 George D. Bernard Co. 117.84 Johnson Watson Co. 60.45 Mrs. R. O. Good 4.00 LEGAL SERVICES: F. M. Rairden 24.00 Curtis Kelly 15.55 TRAVEL FOR PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS: Genevieve Nilan 3.00 TOTAL GENERAL CONTROL $6,560.33 INSTRUCTION SALARIES: Teachers & Principals 88,150.95 TRAVEL EXPENSE VOCATIONAL TEACHERS: Floyd Ernest Cole 7.30 K. O. Judy 170.60 P. N. Shaffer 245.05 S. J. Weese 61.50 Ruth K. Jackson 36.55 W. H. Wayman 74.40 OFFICE SUPPLIES: Putnam Democrat 110.10 Laird Office Equipment Co. 31.50 West Virginia Seating Co. 43.15 Ginn & Company 13.20 B. Preiser 5.00 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES: Pugh Furniture Company 36.00 West Virginia Seating Co. 137.25 The MacMillian Company 138.49 B. Preiser Company 441.68 Southern Hardware Co 52.55 (p. 19) Henry Disston & Sons 1.20 Laird Office Equipment Co. 47.85 Society for Visual Education 139.00 Brodhead Garrett Co. 86.77 Photo Lab. Inc 39.60 Anderson's Dairy .96 Galperin Music Co. 260.00 Metrop Metropolitian [sic] Music Co. 140.00 Putnam Lumber Co. 6.81 G. L. Hulbert 23.59 Southern Supply Co. 18.21 TOTAL FOR INSTRUCTION $90,545.66 [NOTE: Total is overstated by $26.40.] OPERATION SALARIES: Janitors 4,447.75 HAULING, FREIGHT & EXPRESS New York Central R. R. Co. 5.54 Railway Express Agency 11.38 Eugene Erwin 1.50 Laird Office Equipment Co. .64 Arter Paint & Glass Co. 4.10 James & Law Company 22.59 B. Preiser Company 12.06 Point Pleasant Transportation Co. 7.61 H. K. Jordan 2.00 Pugh Furniture Company .66 Walter Clark .55 K. O. Judy .35 J. J. Crawford 3.00 Denver Hodges 5.00 HEAT: Perry Null 398.75 W. H. Eggleton 287.04 Ross Raynes 243.18 Murphy Goff 212.54 C. A. Hughes 633.52 Hatfield Campbell Creek Coal Co. 344.50 T. E. Fellure 8.00 United Fuel Gas Co. 204.11 Ernest Jordan 4.00 LIGHT & POWER: Southern Public Service Co. 55.96 Appalachian Elec Power Co. 80.58 Water & Ice Town of Winfield Water Works 18.40 Town of Hurricane Water Works 89.39 West Virginia Water Service Co. 47.74 Town of Buffalo Water Department 10.20 JANITORIAL & ENGINEERING SUPPLIES: West Virginia Seating Co. 20.50 Standard Oil Co. of N. J. 212.94 Smith & B[r]ooks 8.00 Southern Chemicals Co. 12.88 B. Preiser Company 233.55 Southern Hardware Co 386.85 The Fuller Brus[h] Co. 37.88 // (p. 21} A. N. Sumner 41.63 F. F. McIntosh & Son 38.23 TRUCKING SUPPLIES: Ernest Robinson .60 Eugene Erwin 2.00 S.E. Leach 63.50 Bladwin [sic] Supply Co. .72 Oden Workman 1.40 TOTAL FOR OPERATION $8,223.32 REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS REPAIRMEN FOR BUILDINGS: J. J. Crawford 507.50 N. V. Marshall 444.00 A. R. Bailey 131.50 E. A. Higginbotham 84.00 C. E. Martin 84.00 Ernest Robinson 124.84 Edgar Brewer 4.00 Ralph Cunningham 12.80 J. I. Scott 12.80 L. B. Casto 15.40 Herman West 112.05 Lawrence Clark 26.55 FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT: Remington Rand Inc. 2.80 Clutter Typewriter Company 12.00 A. N. Sumner 21.00 J. E. Fiergbaugh 26.00 SERVICE SYSTEMS: Carl Harris 6.40 Baldwin Supply Co. 48.04 Bailey Ferrell Co. 10.50 West Virginia Seating Co. 2.10 Smith & Brooks 17.25 Southern Hardware Co. 95.21 B. Preiser 32.50 A. N. Sumner 51.45 Save Supply Company 243.42 Cecil Whittington 6.40 Standard Oil Co. of N. J. 25.00 G. L. Hulbert 26.50 S. H. Young 20.00 James A. Bays 7.87 James Bays 6.97 Crosby Bays 7.87 F. F. McIntosh 206.42 Bill Bradley 10.00 General Savage 54.00 Wayne Cannon 12.12 Carl Jividen 4.50 Comestock Furniture Co. 6.49 BUILDING & OT[H]ER STRUCTURES: J. E. Frazier 11.50 Willard-Mitchell Lumber Co. 5.94 W. C. Stanley 13.50 Southern Supply Co. 171.69 Arter Paint & Glass Co. 275.81 Putnam Lumber Co. 60.84 // (p. 23) Gates Paint Mfg. Co 313.66 Eva McVey 4.80 Calvin Duncan 8.00 H. C. Davis 19.80 J. E. Caruthers 19.80 M. F. Thornton 5.00 Geo. Weimer & Son 61.13 L. R. Johnson 16.50 Poca High School (W. S. Rosenik Prin) 2.43 Southern Hardward Co. 254.43 The American Paint & Oil Co. 129.00 Argus King 6.80 Henry Martin 27.00 Lem Johnson 22.40 Casto & Harris 6.65 Raymond City Coal & Transp. Co. 7.50 Comestock Furniture Co. 8.50 G. L. Hulbert 127.56 L. O. Jeffries 3.00 Roy F. McClanahan 45.00 W. R. West 7.65 John M. Henson 8.30 Hugh Childers 15.00 David Beller 15.00 Lonnie Bowling 8.78 Sears Roebuck & co. 2.39 SCHOOL LIBRARY: Herman Goldberger Agency 109.20 Daily Gazette Co. 39.00 Gaylord Bros. Inc. 9.60 GROUNDS: John Bess 1.00 Bear Mountain Farm 2.00 Gilbert Glenn 4.00 OTHER PLANT EQUIPMENT: B. Preiser 16.50 TOTAL REPAIR & REPLACEMENTS $4,387.91 [NOTE: Total is understated by $1.00.] TRANSPORTATION SALARIES: Bus Drivers $2,624.28 Mechanics 494.38 PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION: George Byrd 5.85 Iris Byrnside 5.85 Eleanor Byrd 5.85 Conrad Alford 5.85 Billy Warner 5.85 Ray Warner 5.55 Delpha Herdman 5.70 Donald Herdman 5.40 Edna L. Wood 24.80 Mamie Mynes 5.17 Garland Mynes 2.70 Marshall Goode 7.85 Woodroe Goode 4.20 Harold Edwards 8.15 Leslie Pullen 8.30 Estel Edwards 8.60 Nelson Edwards 8.15 // (p. 25) Alice Burns 3.00 Morris Clark 7.85 Harold Burdette 8.15 Earl Nichols 11.25 Elmer Robinson 10.20 Lee Adkins 8.10 CONTRACT BUSES: All contracts $1,314.00 BUS STORAGE: W. H. Miller 12.00 L. H. Gibson 14.00 Sim A. Holly 18.00 BUS REPAIR: E. F. Williams Auto Supply Co. 103.31 C. M. Harbour 159.51 Mrs. C. D. Fewell 1.85 Auto Graveyard 5.00 Basman Auto Wrecking 3.00 Baker Equipment Co. 348.57 Childers Chevrolet Co 70.38 Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. 26.99 Firestone Auto Supply & Ser. Stores 45.68 G. L. Copen 26.14 Schmidt Motor Co. Inc. 74.56 A. J. Larabee 1.00 McMillion [sic] Motors Inc. 373.94 Linde Air Products Co 42.34 Huntington Auto Supply Store 12.73 Lambert Auto Parts 20.03 Home Chevrolet Co. 16.95 Capitol Auto Supply Co. 8.40 Walter Clark 38.00 Rhodes Wlaker [sic] Chevrolet Co 2.07 Fitch & Dodge 7.88 Georges Place 19.10 G. L. Hulbert. .39 C. C. Honaker 341.03 Baldwin Supply Co. 10.65 T. J. Fewell 39.79 N. V. Marshall 1.00 Herman West 4.50 Penick Motor Co. 1.40 L. H. Gibson 2.50 General Truck Sales Corporation 4.50 Bernard C. Wellington Co. 1.96 Weaver Motor Inc. 2.50 Chenoweth Garage 1.50 Gates Paint Mfg. Co. 3.20 Quality Auto Parts 3.50 Huntington Auto Supply & Mag. Co. 15.94 GASOLINE, OIL & LUBRICANT: Standard Oil Co. of N. J. $1,683.42 C. M. Harbour 2.31 Oden Workman 1.03 TIRES & TUBES: Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. 459.22 BUS DRIVERS UNIFORMS: H. A. Frazier 32.00 A. N. Sumner 48.00 BUS TITLES: O. O. White 3.00 BUS SUPPLIES: Southern Hardward Co. 53.10 E. F. Williams Auto Supply Co. 74.01 TOTAL TRANSPORTATION $8,946.91 [NOTE: Total is overstated by $100.00.] AUXILIARY SERVICES TRAVEL EXPENSE-NURSE: Ruth Barco 300.00 MEDICAL SUPPLIES: B. Preiser Co. 20.11 TOTAL AUXILIARY SERVICES $320.11 CURRENT FIXED CHARGES RENT OF BUILDINGS: Salvation Army 225.00 INSURANCE ON BUSES: Klein Insurance Agency 424.12 PENSIONS: All Pensioners 2,735.00 DUES: North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools 10.00 TOTAL FIXED CHARGES 3,394.12 CAPITAL OUTLAY NEW BUILDINGS: J. J. Crawford 7.00 N. V. Marshall 22.00 John M. Henson 272.42 J. E. Frazier 101.45 // (p. 28) Samuel Herdman $ 39.02 W. R. McCallister 10.30 Hiram Adkins 20.23 O. R. Hill 15.80 SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOKS; The MacMillian Co. 3.00 John Wiley & Sons Inc. 8.00 The Bruce Publishing Co. 2.00 Hellige Inc. 2.50 Commercial Printing Co. 2.00 James & Law Co. 8.00 NEW BUSSES: Baker Equipment Co. 1,465.35 Childers Chevrolet Co 1,784.87 W. H. Patrick 1,398.95 Weaver Motor Co. 1,930.05 NEW FURNITURE: W. K. Hicks 75.00 West Virginia Seating Co. 1,551.05 B. Preiser Co. 221.00 Southern Hardward Co. 110.61 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $9,050.60 [NOTE: Total expenditures for the first six months of 1939-40 is $131,303.56; subtotals in record represent an overstatement of $125.40.] FORMER YEAR BILLS TRAVEL VOC. TEACHERS: K. O. Judy 36.80 S. J. Weese 32.50 P. N. Shaffer 47.25 Glen Montgomery 41.05 NURSE: Ruth Barco 50.00 LEGAL SERVICES: F. M. Rariden 26.20 Lovell Childers 1.20 A. G. Young 7.00 BUS DRIVERS SALARY: Lowell Honaker 12.00 BUS REPAIR: Auto Graveyard 19.00 Lavender's Day-Night Garage 18.35 Schmidt Motor Co. 7.32 Home Chevrolet 6.08 C. C. Honaker 12.40 BUS STORAGE: W. H. Miller 12.00 ELECTRICITY: Appalachian Electric Power Co. 24.60 Southern Public Service Co 8.89 // (p. 31) TELEPHONES: C. & P. Telephone Co. $ 17.76 GAS: United Fuel Gas Co. 36.05 WATER: Town of Hurricane Water Department 5.00 Town of Winfield Water Works 2.00 Town of Buffalo Water Department 2.00 West Virginia Water Service 11.17 BUILDING REPAIR: F. B. Oxley 3.20 Putnam Lumber Co. 41.24 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES; Anderson's Dairy 3.91 HAULING: Nelson Erwin 1.50 PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION: Harold Edwards 2.85 Estil Edwards 11.85 Garland Mynes 8.85 mamie Mynes 13.35 Woodrow Goode 12.75 Herschel Goode 14.02 Leslie Pullen 13.95 Vada Hager 5.85 Herman Jividen 6.00 JANITOR SERVICE: Herschel Nicholas 9.00 TEACHERS SALARIES: 1 weeks salary of last year. 5,212.05 TOTAL FORMER YEAR BILLS $5,796.99" January 16, 1940 (p. 37): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent and staff are hereby authorized to proceed in preparing plans for a school bond election." "On motion of P. K. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is authorized to match funds with teachers in an amount not to exceed $10.00 per teacher for buying Library books. All members [voting] affirmatively." January 24, 1940 (p. 41): "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Pickens the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read, except that the part of the minutes approving the matching money for library books be not approved and not considered a part of the Board's record." "On motion of Mr. billups, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the following order was made and entered of record: AN ORDER . . . . . . valuation of taxable property in the Putnam County School District as shown by the last assessment thereof for state and county purposes is $16,504,720. and that the valuation of each class of property within said school district is as follows: Class I property $ 1,149,860. Class II property 4,264,050. Class III property 10,191,620. Class IV property 917,190. . . ." (p. 43): "It is . . . ordered by the Board of Education of the County of Putnam: (1) That a special election be held on February 23, 1940[,] for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the Putnam County School District, the question of contracting a debt of $350,000. issuing bonds to secure the payment thereof, and all questions connected with the contracting of debt and the issue of the bonds. (2) That said bonds shall bear interest at a rate of not exceeding four per centum (4%) per annum, payable semi-annually, the principal payable from one (1) to thirty (30) years after date; and that the maturities of each series of bonds shall be as follows . . . // (p. 45) (3) . . . the proceeds of the sale of the bonds . . . shall be used within the territory comprising the Putnam County School District for the purpose of constructing[,] enlarging, repairing, rebuilding and improving school and other buildings necessary to the school system and acquire land therefor, in the magesterial districts of Buffalo, Curry[,] Poca, Scott, Teays Valley and Union. . . . (4) That . . . a levy be imposed annually . . . for the payment of the annual principala [sic] and interest charges upon said bonds the interest to be paid semi-annually and the principal at the maturity of each bond, for which purpose a levy upon each one hundred dollars valuation, based upon the blast assessment of said property for state and county purposes will be required as follows: Upon Class I property approximately 3.7 › Upon Class II property approximately 7.4 › Upon Class III property approximately 14.8 › Upon Class IV property approximately 14.8 (5) . . . levies herein . . . shall be laid separate and apart from the levies made for general current expenses of the Board . . . (6) That the following named persons be[,] and they are hereby appointed Commissioners of Election and Clerks for the purpose of holding said special election of February 23, 1940[,] each to serve in the precinct designated. BUFFALO DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS CLERKS Precinct No. 1 - Buffalo Town Donald Martin, Buffalo Joe H. Matthews, Buffalo J. C. Black, Buffalo T. J. Mcginnis, Robertsburg Cora Edna Hill, Buffalo Precinct No. 2 White Star Walter Henson, Buffalo Elza Mallett, Buffalo // (p. 47 Precinct No. 2 White Star (Con.) W. J. Fisher, Buffalo Herfa Knapp, Buffalo Erkie Martin, Buffalo Precinct No. 3 - Pliny Harold Cartmill, Pliny Lee Hanley, Pliny J. R. Hanley, Pliny Hazel Quickle, Pliny W. N. Summers, Pliny Precinct No. 4 - Midway W. M. Reedy, Red House, E. D. McCoy, Buffalo Mrs. Minnie Cobbs, Red House, J. Martin Wade, Red House A. P. Flint, Red House, Precinct No. 5 - Otter Branch James Cain, Robertsburg A. A. Smith, Buffalo W. T. Legg, Buffalo T. P. Hall, Buffalo Albert Craig, Grimms Landing CURRY DISTRICT Precinct No. 1 - Town Hall Ray Hollandsworth, Hurricane E. O. Billups, Hurricane Carlyle Rife, Hurricane J. C. Sovine, Hurricane F. W. Pierce, Hurricane Precinct No. 2 - High School Woodrow Rappold, Hurricane Don Roach, Hurricane B. T. Clayton, Hurricane R. E. Sumner, Hurricane H. L. Young, Hurricane Precinct No. 3 - Chestnut Grove James McCallister, Hurricane, N. B. Ellis, Hurricane Thornton Ellis, Hurricane V. A. Caldwell, Hurricane George Hodges, Hurricane Precinct No. 4 - Keyser Heights Del Edwards, St. Albans Ed Parsons, St. Albans Raymond Oxley, St. Albans Garland Grass, St. Albans Sere Jordan, St. Albans Precinct No. 5 - Henderson W. H. Painter, Hurricane, Fitzue Riddle, Hurricane Ped Arbaugh, Hurricane Stanley Young, Hurricane D, L Craddock, Hurricane Precinct No. 6 - Lick Creek John Johnson, Hurricane Millard Carpenter, Hurricane J. H. Hayuslett, Hurricane H. K. Davis, Hurricane Walter May, Hurricane POCA DISTRICT Precinct No. 1 - Poca Town Charley Lloyd, Poca Arlie Utt, Poca Hilda Peyton, Poca S. M. Spradling, Poca Jessie Pring, Poca Precinct No. 2 - Lincoln L. S. Moles, Poca Lowell Honaker, poca [sic] C. M. Honaker, Red House A. B. Casto, Red House L. E. Crago [sic], Paradise // (p. 49) Precinct No. 3 - Bancroft Talma Wright, Bancroft William Walters, Bancroft C. E. Arthur, Bancroft W. E. Goodwin, Bancroft Jim Miller, Bancroft Precinct No. 4 - Lett Perry Null, Poca Edna Lett, Poca Bud Hill, Poca Guy Withrow, Poca Dan Bailey, Poca Precinct No. 5 - Heizer Willa Parkins, Poca Carl Bailey, Poca Enoch Thomas, Poca Eugene Humphreys, Poca G. B. Casto, Poca Precinct No. 6 - Harmons Creek Attison McClanahan, Lanham Thomas Wilkinson, Lanham W. H. Lanham, Lanham Ivan Woodall, Poca W. H. Nunley, Lanham Precinct No. 7 - Nitro Town C. F. Schowen, Nitro Osscar Fish, Nitor [sic] A. M. Harmon, Nitro Ella Higginbotham, Nitro Ira Criner, Nitro SCOTT DISTRICT Precinct No. 1 - Court House A. G. Young, Winfield Carl Miller, Winfield Erma West, Winfield G. L. Copen, Winfield John C. Howell, Winfield Precinct No. 2 - Scott Depot Paul Smith, Scott Depot Orville Moore, Teays A. A. Joyce, Scott Depot S. O. Lynch, Scott Depot C. O. Erskine Precinct No. 3 - Bills Creek Carrie Kirtley, Winfield R. I. Henson, Winfield Mrs. Rembrandt Morgan, Winfield Roy McCallister, Winfield Earl Mitchell, Winfield TEAYS VALLEY Precinct No. 1 - Kanawha View D. C. Goff, Fraziers Bottom Claude Frazier, Fraziers Bttm Elwood Frazier, Fraziers Bottom Lewis Lunsford, Fraziers Bttm J. M. Young, Fraziers Bottom Precinct No. 2 - Sovine William Chaney, Hurricane, RFD Bryan Neumeyer, Hurricane Mrs. May Hill, Hurricane L. L. Litton, Hurricane Mr. C. E. Foster, Hurricane Precinct No. 3 - Adda Hubert Billups, Hurricane C. O. Ellis, Hurricane Earl Erwin, Hurricane Melvin Grant, Hurricane Stephen Hodges, Hurricane // (p. 51) UNION DISTRICT Precinct No. 1 - Red House Leeslie Frazier, Red House, David Ambler, Red House Madison McCallister, Red House C. W. Cain, Red House Vane Covert, Red House Precinct No. 2 - New Jersey Dess King, Liberty Guy Harmon, Liberty Mrs. Georgia Stevens, Bee H. G. Bush, Liberty W. O. Daugherty, Robertsburg Precinct No. 3 - Clendenin M. W. Smith, Liberty D. L. Wright, Liberty C. C. Bailey, Liberty W. W. Ranson, Liberty Claud Garnes, Liberty Precinct No. 4 - Plymouth Bertha McClanahan, Plymouth Romie Arthur, Plymouth W. A. Brown, Plymouth Howard Kessel, Plymouth D. E. Davis, Plymouth Precinct No. 5 - Grandview Albert Backer, Paradise Mrs. A. J. Hoffman, Red House Billie Williams, Red House Dennis Blake, Paradise O. P. Hill, Buffalo Precinct No. 6 - Valley Belle J. A. Sargent, Liberty E. C. Bush, Given Warren Stutler, Given G. W. Casto, Given Wade L. Casto, Given Precinct No. 7 - Eleanor Virgil Patton, Eleanor B. J. Moxley, Eleanor Phyllis kelley [sic], Eleanor A. E. Jividen, Eleanor W. G. Coates, Eleanor (7) That the County Court . . . be notified . . . for the purpose of hearing any and all matters as to the registration of voters . . . // (p. 53) (8) That in event additional money shall be obtained by grant or otherwise from state or federal governments . . . such additional money maybe [sic] used either in substitution for or in addition to the proceeds of the sale of bonds . . . (8) . . . changesto be made, shall be such as are prepared by competent architects . . . (9) That this election is being held in connection with the election submitting . . . a proposition to distribute the present outstanding bonded indebtedness in the former Poca School District and the Nitro Independent School District . . . over all the now existing Putnam Cojnty [sic] School District. . . ." January 6, 1940 (p. 61): "A delegationsof [sic] patrons from the Liberty school district appeared before the Board in the interest of a graded school at Liberty and the consolidation of one room schools in the vicinity of Liberty. The delegation recommended not less than a four room building to be built at Liberty." "Mr. Pickens moved that the Board enter on their record a proposal of all rooms and/or buildings to be constructed from the proceeds of the Bond issue. (motion lost no second.) "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that Mr. White appoint election officials in lieu of those who refuse to serve prior to the election of February 23, 1940. // (p. 63) "Mr. Fravel moved that the Board of Education estimate and set forth in its record the amounts of money to be spent for buildins [sic] in the various sections of Putnam County. (Motion lost no second)" February 6, 1940 (p. 61): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Billups, the superintendent is hereby authorized to issue to J. O. Bumgardner a statement releasing him from any responsibility that might arise from fire or theft of equipment stored on his property; in return for a statement to the Board of Education releasing them from any damage that might arise or be caused by their equipment." February 9, 1940 (p. 65): "BE IT RESOLVED: That the Putnam County Board of Education use the proceeds of the proposed school bond issue for the following purposes: (1) For a building of thirteen class rooms and a combination gymnasium and auditorium at Buffalo. (2) For a building of thirteen class rooms and a combination gymnasium and auditorium at Winfield. (3) For an addition of eight class rooms and a combination gymnasium and auditorium at Winfield. (3) For an addition of eight class rooms and a gymnasium at Hurricane High School. (4) For an elementary building of ten rooms at Poca (5) For an addition of four class rooms to the Poca High School (6) For an elementary building of four class rooms at Liberty. (7) For an elementary building of two to four class rooms in the vicinity of Paradise or some chosen location or [sic] Route 34 between Red House and Paradise. (8) An elementary building of four class rooms at Scott Depot. (9) For a combination gymnasium and auditorium at Bancroft and necessary repairs to the present buildings. (10) To repair, alter, relocate and build new one and two room school buildings throughout the county. "A vote being taken to adopt the above resolution votes were cast as follows: E. Anderson, yes, A. N. Sumner, Yes, C. C. Billups, yes. P. K. Fravel, not voting." "On motion of Mr. Billups[,] seconded by Mr. Fravel, Frampton and Bowers are hereby authorized to make application for P. W. A. grants for school buildings in Putnam County." February 20, 1940 (p. 69): "Mr. Fravel moved that the superintendent notify J. O. Bumgardner of Liberty, W. Va., that the Board would sign a contract releasing both the Board and Mr. Bumgardner from any and all liability concerning the storage of a school bus in Bumgardner's garage at Liberty. (Motion Withdrawn)" "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the Board ordered that the amount of $14.60 be spent for building a line fence between the property of H. Kessel and the Valley Belle School lot in Union District." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Billups, the sale of the Leadmon school lot and the old North Nitro Building are hereby approved. MEMO: This property was sold at public auction on January 6, 1940[,] after proper advertising as follows: "The Leadmon School lot to J. W. Young for $15.00 "The old North Nitro Building to the Church organizaiton at Home Town for $25.00" February 29, 1940 (p. 71): "The Board acting as a canvassing board proceeded to canvass the votes cast at the various precincts in the county, at the special election held February 23, 1940[,] and found the vote to be as follows . . . // (p. 73) "The above represents the findings of the Board and there being no irregularities the Board believes the following returns as certified to the Secretary of the Board of Education [of] Putnam County to be true and correct: For the Bond Issue 2,196 [55.3%] Against Bond Issue 1,778 For Distribution of Levies 2,156 [55.3%] Against " " " 1,741 "Each of the issues lacking the necessary 60% of votes for approval are declared defeated." March 26, 1940 (p. 75): "The superintendent reported to the Board that the duties of Ben Hensley, Bus Driver, had been increased since his employment. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seocnded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that Ben Hensley be allowed $50.00 per month for the months of March, April and May. "The superintendent reported that H. S. B. Thomas had been making additional runs other than those for which he contracted as of September 1, 1939. "Mr. Fravel moved that the Board defer action on additional pay to Mr. Thomas. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that H. S. B. Thomas be allowed $5.00 additional per month for the extra runs and for the time which these additional runs have been made." "D. I. Thomas, architect of Huntington, presented the Board with a bill of $950.00 for architect fees etc. "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that action and payment on this bill be deferred." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, duly seconded[,] it is ordered, that the secretary of the Board issue to J. O. Bumgardner a statement releasing him from any responsibility of equipment stored in his buildings in return for a like statement releasing the Board from any damage or responsibility that might be caused by equipment stored in said buildings by the Board." "Petitions requesting the Board to resubmit to the voters of Putnam County the proposition of a bond issue and the distribution of debt levies ove[r] all of Putnam County, were presented to the Board. "The Board consulted C. E. Copen concerning action that should be taken concerning these petitions and Mr. Copen advised the Boart [sic] that proper petitions submitted made the holding of an election or the submission of the propositions in question to the voters mandatory. "The Board being satisfied that a sufficient number of persons had signed the petitions to warrant the holding of an election, or for the submission of the proposition set forth in the petitions; ordered on motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, that the secretary prepare or have prepared the proper orders, estimates etc., for later consideration of the Board. Motion unanimously carried." (p. 77): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the superintendent is authorized to rent a room for storing of free text books." April 2, 1940 (p. 79): "The proposition of providing electric sewing machines for school at the present time and paying for them from next years['] budget was presented to the Board and on motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Sumner, action on this proposition was deferred." "The mother's club at Plymouth appeared before the Board and requesting that a new school building be built at Plymouth." "T. P. Hall appeared before the Board requesting that he be given a school in Putnam County for the term of 1940 and 1941." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: "WHEREAS. There was submitted to the board of Education at their meeting on March 16, 1940[,] a petition or petitions signed by approximately 4,150 voters and citizens of Putnam County School District petitioning the Board of Education of Putnam County to resubmit to the voters of the Putnam County School District the proposition of the bond issue and the distribution of debt levies; and "WHEREAS, the BGoard being of the opinion that it is the desire and intent of the signers of these petitions to have the Board submit to the voters of the Putnam County School District a proposition of contracting a debt and issuing bonds in the principal amount of $350,000.00 for the purpose of construcitng a new buildings, repairing, improving, altering and enlarging present school buildings of the Putnam County School District and a proposition of distributing the debt levies now laid in the former Pocataligo [sic] School District and Nitro Independent School District for the amoritization of bonds over all the Putnam County School District. "WHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Putnam County enter on its minutes, and proceed with other necessary steps, an order to submit to the voters of the Putnam County School Distict a proposition of contracting a debt and issuing bonds in the principal amount of $350,000.00 therefor, and a proposition of distributing the debt levies now laid in the former Pocataligo School District and Nitro Independent School District Over all the existing Putnam County School District by authority vested in such body by Chapter 13 Article l, Section 4, Code of West Virginia and by Chapter 131, article 8-a of the Acts of the Letislature Regular Session 1939." April 3, 1940 (p. 83): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that the following be a tenative program of repair and construction of school buildings in Putnam County, providing issue of bonds be authorized by voters of Putnam County: ALBERTA: Windows, flooring, foundation, paint, cloak-rooms, stove[,] porch. BAILEY: Paint, stove, flooring. BIG SCARY; Windows, flooring, furniture, door, cloak-rooms, paint, stove, porch. BILLUPS: Windows, flooring, furniture, foundation, door, paint, cloak-rooms, porch, clean well. BLACK LICK: Windows, flooring, roofing, furniture, foundation, door, paint, stove, porcch. [sic] BRILLIAN: Windows, flooring, furniture, paint, cloak-rooms, stove, porch. BUFF CREEK: Paint, furniture, roofing. CATAWABA: Flooring, foundation, paint. CENTER POINT: Windows, flooring, roofing, foundation, paint, cloak-rooms, stove, porch. CHARLEY'S CREEK: Windows, flooring, roofing, furniture, door, paint, cloak-rooms, stove, Porch. CHESTNUT GROVE: Paint, stove, windows, proch. EVERGREEN: Windows, flooring, roofing, fojndation, paint, cloak-rooms[,] stove, porch. FAIRVIEW TVD.: Windows, flooring, furniture, foundation, paint, cloak-rooms, stove, proch. [sic] FAIRVIEW UD: Flooring, roofing, paint, stove. FISH: Patch plaster, windows, roofing, flooring, furniture, paint, stove, play ground. FOOTLOG: Windows, roofing[,] flooring, furniture, foundation, doors, paint, cloak-rooms, stove, porch. GRAPEVINE: Paint, flooring, windows, cloak-rooms, stove, porch. // (p. 85) GRANDVIEW: Flooring, door, paint and stove. HARVEY'S CREEK: Windows, flooring, foundation, paint, play-grounds. HENDERSON: Windows, flooring, cloak-rooms, roofing, under-pin, paint, stove, proch. [sic] HICKORY KNOB: Windows, flooring, paint, cloak-rooms, stove, porch. KANAWHA VIEW: Windows, flooring, paint, cloak-rooms, stove, porch. KERMIT: Windows, flooring, roofing, foundation, door, paint, stove, porch. Keyser Heights: Window, flooring, roofing, furniture, porch, foundation, door, paint, cloak-rooms, stove. LETT: Paint, stove, proch. LIBERTY TVD: Windows, flooring, roofing, furniture, door, paint, colak-rooms, porch. LOCUST KNOB: Windows, flooring, roofing, furniture, paint, cloak-rooms, stove, porch. LONE CEDAR: Windows, flooring, roofing, paint, well or cistern, stove, stove [sic], coal house. LONE GROVE: Windows, flooring, roofing, furniture, foundation, proch, paint, stove, LONE PINE: Paint. LOWER CLYMER'S CREEK: Paint, stove, flooring. MANILLA PD: Windows, flooring, roofing, furniture, foundation, door, paint, cloak-rooms, porch, coal house, stove. MANILLA BD: Windows, flooring, roofing, furniture, paint, door, stove, coal house, porch. MILLER GAP: Windows, flooring, paint, cloak-rooms, stove, porch. MOORE: Windows, flooring, roofing, furniture, door, paint, cloak-rooms, well, stove. MT. EVEREST: Windows, flooring, roofing, furniture, foundation, door, paint, cloak-rooms, stove, porch. NEW HOME: Windows, flooring, roofing, furniture, paint, stove, proch. NEW JERSEY: Windows, flooring, fiundaiton, door, paint[,] cloak-rooms, stove, porch. OAK DALE: Windows, flooring, roofing, door, paint, cloak-rooms, stove, porch. ORIOLE: Windows, flooring, roofing,furniture, door, paint, stove, poorch. PANTHER LICK: Windows, flooring, roofing, furniture, door, paint, stove, porch. . . . (p. 89) . . . BUILD NEW BUILDING OR RELOCATE; BEECH HILL BILL'S CREEK CROWN HILL CROSS CREEK CROWN POINT LIBERTY, UD LICK CREEK LINCOLN MT. ETNA OKLAHOMA PEACH GROVE RIVERVIEW UPPER HARMON'S CREEK VICTOR COAL HOLLOW SCOTT TURKEY CREEK (TOW ROOMS) PARADISE RIDGE (THREE ROOMS) It is furthered [sic] ordered on motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, that all materials, to be purchased, and all labor to be performed shall be placed for competitive bids unless it can be determined, by the Board, that there is a more economical way of doing the above named repairs." "Upon motion of Mr. Curtis Pickens, seconded by Mr. C. C. Billups, the following order was unanimously adopted: It is ordered by the Board of Education of the County of Putnam, entered of record in the regular meeting, continued, thereof held on this the 3rd day of April 1940, THAT THERE BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION OF MAY 14, 1940, ALL QUESTIONS CONNECTED WITH THE CONTRACTING OF A DEBT OF $350,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, ENLARGING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING // (p. 91) OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ACQUIRING LAND, THERFOR, ISSUING BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $350,000.00 PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SIAD BONDS BOTH AS TO PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST AND PAYING EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO. . . ." April 17, 1940 (p. 109): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that $20.00 be allowed for each commencement speaker and $10.00 for each minister delivering the annual sermon to graduates of the following schools: Buffalo, Hurricane, Poca, Winfield and George Washington Junior High & Elementary." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens[,] the following resolution was unamiously [sic] adopted: WHESRAS, The United States Govermnet [sic] through the Resettlement Administration has built a community center building on the Red House Farms project, to be used for school purposes, and for the general and social progress of the community, WHEREAS, the aforesaid building has been designed to carry on a modern progressive school program for the general education, recreation, helath [sic] and social development of the children and adults living on the Resettlement Project, and for the children and adults living in the surrounding communities in as far as the building space will accomodate. [sic] WHEREAS, the Resettlement Administration desires the County of Putnam to operate a school, in the said building, on a high plane designated as ademonstration or model school for the benefit of the community, county and state educational system. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the County Board of Education and the County Superintendent of Putnam County agree to equip, maintain and operate such a school designated as a demonstration. // (p. 111) or model school in the building provided by the Resettlement Administration, with the advice, support and approval of the State Department of Education; and, what [sic] the Board or its duly authorized and lawful representative will enter into a definite lease agreement covering its said operation and maintenance within sixty days. . . . FUTHERMORE, the County Board of Education and the County Superintendent agree to employ as principal a person, man or woman, who holds a state certificate and with a degree from some recognized university or college who has had teaching experience if possible, and one who is in sympathy with a modern progressive program and who possesses initiative, executive ability and is a good school organizer." May 6, 1940 (p. 117): "Mr. Older appeared before the Board concerning a teaching position for his daughter for the year of 1940-41 and to register complaint against L. W. Cain." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the president and Assistant County Superintendent contract with the C. C. C. to improve, landscape, grade and drain school lands at Winfield, Hurricane and Valley Belle Schools." "Mr. Anderson reported to the Board that Mrs. Harriet, Mrs. Guthrie and Mrs. Baldwin had requested that M. M. Sanders be sent to Eleanor as principal of the George Washington Junior High and Elementary School. "The superintendent presented the Board with a list of teachers whom he recommended that the Board employ. "After studying the list presented, Mr. Fravel objected to the employment of Laddie Bell, C. P. Smith, W. H. Wayman, Ella Casto and Mary Dean. "Mr. Sumner requested that Justine Hendrick be placed on the recommended list of teachers, and thereupon the superintendent had her name so placed. // (p. 119) "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the following persons be eimployed [sic] as teachers and principals, as shall later be determined, for the various schools of Putnam County. FOR HIGH SCHOOLS 1. Frances Bachtel 17. Frederick Lubrani 2. Laddie Bell 18. Vivian Martin . . . 27. C. P. Smith . . . 30. W. H. Wayman . . . FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS . . . 49. Mary Dean . . . 36. Ella Casto . . . " [NOTE: 31 high school and 139 elementary teachers; a total of 170 for 1940-41.] (p. 121): "A vote being taken as to the employment of the above teachers all members voted affirmatively except Mr. Fravel who registered an affirmative vote to all except Ella Casto and Mary Dean to whose employment he voted negatively." May 17, 1940 (p. 123): "At a session of the Putnam County Board of Education, held as provided by law, for the putpose of canvassing ballots cast for and against the Bond Issue and Distribution of Debt Levies, as submitted to the voters of the Putnam County School District in the Primary Election of May 14, 1940, the following were present: E. Anderson, president P. K. Fravel, member Curtis Pickens, member" (p. 125): ". . . The Board of Education having determined from the returns as certified by the election officials that the Bond Issue and the Distribution of Debt Levies lack the necessary 60% of votes for approval, therefore declare both issues defeated." [NOTE: There is no count in the minute record of votes favoring and opposing the two questions. The total vote counts were higher in the May primary than in the February special election: 3,974 on the bond in February, compared to 6,437 in the primary; on distribution of debt, there were a total of 3,899 votes cast in February, and 5,726 votes in May.] "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the Board adjourned. [s] O. O. White ______________ Secretary President" June 4, 1940 (p. 127): "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the minutes of the previous meetings be approved as read except that the paragraph in the minutes of May 6 reading as follows: 'After studying the list presented, Mr. Fravel objected to the employment of Laddie Bell, C. P. Smith, W. H. Wayman, Ella Casto and Mary Dean.' be stricken from the minutes and not considered as any part of such minutes." "A delegation of patrons from the Plymouth School appeared before the Board concerning a change of teachers at the Plymouth School. The delegation had previously presented a petition to the Board requesting a change of teachers and the Superintendent read the petition to the Board of Education. "Mr. Older, and daughter, Justa, appeared before the Board in Miss Older's interest and to give complaint against L. W. Cain. "Mr. L. O. Jeffries appeared before the Board asking for the principalship of the Plymouth school. Mrs. Whitlock and Mrs. Gibbs appeared with Mr. Jeffries. "The Superintendent present[ed] the Board with a list of teachers whom he recommended that the Board employ. "Mr. Sumner asked that Mrs. Emma J. Cain and L. O. Jeffries be added to the recommended list of teachers. "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that the following teachers be employed and placed in the schools as follows: . . . L. O. Jeffries No placement Emma J. Cain " . . . // (p. 129) PLYMOUTH Eugene Duff, Prin Irene Hooper Lima W. Erwin . . ." June 7, 1940 (p. 133): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the caretakers at the Hurricane and Poca schools be paid $50.00 per month for three months for repairing, attending grounds and cleaning buildings. And that caretakers at Buffalo, Eleanor and Winfield be allowed $30.00 per month for overseeing grounds and buildings. "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that Don Roach be caretaker at the Hurricane School, A. M. Truette at the Poca Schools, C. E. Holstein at the Buffalo schools; C. N. Deardorff at the Winfield Schools and Clarence Pauley at the Eleanor School." "Mr. L. W. Cain appeared before the Board, with Mr. Dent and Mr. Romie Arthur concer[n]ing the placement of Mr. Cain at the Plymouth School. A petition asking that Mr. Cain be returned to Plymouth was submitted to the Board." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is hereby authorized to advertise for coal bids." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that the superintendent make or have made an inspection of all county owned school buses in order to ascertain the needed repair of said buses." "On motion of Mr. Fravel[,] seconded by Mr. Sumner, the Superintendent is authorized to rent the Winfield Grade School Building the the [sic] Putnam County Fair Association." "The superintendent submitted to the Board a report on non-isolated schools of Putnam County." July 1, 1940 (p. 135): "Mr. Jordan appeared before the Board concerning the placement of his daughter, Ruth Jordan." "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that: S. R. Wood be employed as Assistant Superintendent for the year of 1940-41 at a salary of $2,400.00; C. R. Bailey be employed as Clerk for the year of 1940-41 at a salary of $1,500. and that Winifred Fitzsimmons be employed as stenographer for the year 1940-41 at a salary of $900.00. A vote being taken on the above order, Mr. Billups, Mr. Pickens, and Mr. Anderson voted affirmatively on the entire order, Mr. Fravel registed[ed] a negative vote as to the employment of the assistant superintendent and did not vote as the the employment of the secretary and stenographer. Mr. Sumner registered a negative vote as to the employment of the assistant superintendent and an affirmative vote as to the secretary and stenographer." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that the following persons be awarded contracts for furnishing and delivering coal to the various schools of Putnam County. P. J. Wallace (Buffalo Dist.) @ 12› per bu. Roy S. Oxley (Curry Dist.) @ 121/2 per bu. Robert Angel (Poca Dist.) @ 10› per bu. A. G. Young (Scott Dist.) @ 11› per bu. L. W. Goff (Teays Dist.) @ 11› per bu. A. W. Guthrie (Union Dist.) @ 111/2›per bu." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, the superintendent is hereby authorized to purchase all necessary school supplies including typewriters, sewing machines and one adding machine." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, the superintendent is authorized to prepare or have prepared plans and specifications for additional rooms to the Buffalo High School and for one additional room at Rock Branch and to advertise for bid[s] for constructing the same." (p. 137): "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that each of the superintendents office force be allowed a two weeks vacation period." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the superintendent is authorized to have bus tires retreaded." July 23, 1940 (p. 139): "The minutes of the June 4, meeting were read and on motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Sumner, were approved as read with the following exceptions: Frances Bachtel transferred from Poca High School to Hurricane High School. Tressie Hacker's employment be not approved because of not having proper teaching fields. L. W. Cain transferred from Lett School to Principalship at Plymouth. Eugene Duff transferred from Plymouth to the Crown Point School. . . . "The minutes of June 7 . . . were approved as read. "The minutes of July 1, were read and on motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, were approved as read except Mr. Pickens declaring negatively as to the pension of W. T. Mynes." "Mr. Fravel moved that Billy Burton and Murhpy Goff be employed as bus driver at Winfield. (No second) "Mr. Pickens moved that A. E. Frazier and L. H. Gibson be employed as bus driver at Winfield. (No second) "Mr. Fravel moved that Murphy Goff be employed as bus driver. (No Second) "The superintendent recommended that the following persons be employed as bus drivers: Woodrow Erwin A. E. Frazier Lowell Honaker Delmer Meadows Lem R. Johnson Donald Martin L. H. Gibson Oden Workman M. L. Zitzelberger Woodrow Brown "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, the above named persons were employed as drivers. Mr. Pickens, Billups and Anderson voting affirmatively. Mr. Sumner and Fravel noting negatively." (P. 143): "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups[,] it is ordered that the superintendent have three bus bodies enlarged." July 29, 1940 (p. 145): "Bids for the addition to the Buffalo High School were opened and presented to the Board. The bids were as follows: "G. L. Hulbert $6,995. to include cloak and teachers room[;] $6,445. excluding cloak and teacher's room. "C. H. Jimison per H. H. West $9,600.[;] to omit cloak-rooms in class rooms deduct $90.00[;] to use two coats of paint rather than three deduct $100.00. "C. E. Martin as to specifications $5,700.00 "The Board having determined that C. E. Martin is the lowest responsible bidder orders on motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Sumner, that contract be awarded. C. E. Martin for the consideration of $5,700.00 provided said C. E. Martin can furnish suitable bond all voting affirmatively." ". . . the superintendent is hereby authorized to hire an additional carpenter to help J. J. Crawford and N. Y. A. to construct one addition to the Rock Branch School." August 6, 1940 (pp. 149 et seq.) The Board adopts a budget for 1940-41 which includes the following totals by function. General Control (Administration) $ 12,435 4% Instruction 209,007 68% Operation of Plant 17,402 6% Repairs and Replacements (Maintenance) 7,600 2% Transportation 20,015 7% Auxiliary Agencies 11,300 4% Fixed Charges 6,310 2% Capital Outlay 21,900 7% Total Current Expenditures $305,969 100% (p. 157): "C. E. Martin, contractor for the addition at Buffalo Highs [sic] School, informed the Board that he had not included the cloak and teacher room in his original bid of $5,700. and if the Board desired to have these rooms built he would construct them for an additional cost of $300.00. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that C. E. Martin be paid an additional $300. for constructing the cloak and teacher room at the Buffalo Addition, all voting affir." (p. 159): "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Billups[,] it is ordered that D. I. Thomas be paid $100.00 for plans drawn for the Buffalo School Addition." August 16, 1940 (p. 161): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that ceiling be used in the Buffalo Addition as per specifications. Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voting affirmatively, Mr. Pickens voting negatively and Mr. Billups not voting. "Mr. Pickens moved that the Board use masonite rather than ceiling in the above building. (No Second)" August 20, 1940 (p. 167): "A delegation of Patrons from the Keyser Heights School community appeared before the Board concerning transportation fro [sic] children from Keyser Heights to the bus line going to the Hurricane High School." "A delegation of patrons from the plymouth [sic] school community appeared before the Board concerning the placement of L. W. Cain at the Plymouth School and objected to the placement of Mr. Cain asking that he be transferred to some other school." "Minta Harmon appeared before the Board concerning the change in her placement from North Nitro to Raymond city." "Mr. Lloyd Cain and H. D. Knapp appeared concerning an additional teacher at the White Star School." "The superintendent recommended that Addie Carney be employed as teacher to fill the place created by the leave of absence of Preston Burns. Recommendation discussed. Mr. Fravel rasied [sic] objection that this would be contrary to the Board's policy of not employing two people in any one family." (p. 169): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that Justa Older be transferred from the North Nitro School to the Raymond City School and Minta Harmon from the Raymond City School to the North Nitro School." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Billups, the superintendent is authorized to contract for the transportation of pupils from the Keyser Heights School Community to the School bus line at the Hurricane High School." "Mr. Fravel withdrew his motion made in the meeting of August 16, 1940[,] concerning the use of ceiling rather than masonite. And Mr. Sumner withdrew his second to the above mentioned motion. "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that Mosonite be used in the new additions at Buffalo and Rock Branch Schools rather than ceiling." September 3, 1940 (p. 171): "A delegation of patrons from the Plymouth School Community [appeared] protesting the employment of L. W. Cain as principal of the Plymouth School." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that Winfield and Buffalo High Schools be allowed $300.00 each for Band instruments. All members voting affirmatively." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that each of the Coaches at Buffalo, Hurricane, Poca and Winfield be allowed $5.00 per month in addition to the State minimum salary. All members voting affirmatively." "On motion ofMr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that the C.C.C. be allowed to use the typewriters at the Hurricane High School for evening classes." (p. 173): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that Woodrow Edwards be employed to transport pupils from the Keyser Heights Community to the regular Bus line at $3.00 per day." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that the Buffalo, Hurricane, Poca and Winfield High Schools be allowed $125.00 each for purchasing athletic equipment." September 26, 1940 (p. 175): "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that teachers, janitors, and bus drivers be paid for the month of September, providing they have worked the first four days of the month. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that schools re-open September 30, 1940." "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be authorized to establish electric ranges in the High schools of Putnam County." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that the Board pay one half the purchase price of two dozen lockers for the Hurricane High School." (p. 177): "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Fravel, the superintendent is authorized to purchase five typewriters for the Hurricane High School, providing funds are available." November 8, 1940 (p. 181): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the Board pay one half the purchase price on bus drivers['] uniforms providing the total cost does not exceed $16.00[.]" December 3, 1940 (p. 185): ". . . the superintendent is hereby authorized to have a stop light installed at the Hurricane schools." (p. 187): "The Board recommended that Mr. White[,] and any Board members that cared to, meet with members of other county Boards at Charleston Dec. 11, 1940[,] in order to sponser [sic] satisfactory legislation." January 7, 1941 (p. 189): "A petition by the bus drivers requesting an increase salary was presented to the Board of Education by Atty. B. T. Clayton. "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that all drivers of County owned buses be allowed $5.00 additional per month for the remainder of the school term of 1940-41 or a total salary of $70.00 per month. All members voting affirmatively." ". . . ordered that C. E. Holstein, and Bryon Neumeyer [janitors at Buffalo High and Hurricane Graded] be allowed $5.00 additional per month as of January 1, 1941. All members voting affirmatively." ". . . the superintendent is hereby authorized to prepare detailed plans for securing farm and other shops as provided for by the Federal Government under the National Defense Acts. All voting affirmatively." ". . . ordered that Miss Sloan . . be appointed to fill leaves of absence granted . . ." ". . . ordered that the superintendent have the Upper Harmon's Creek School wired for electricity." March 4, 1941 (p. 191): ". . . ordered that the minutes be approved as read except that the appointment of Miss Sloan be not approved." April 1, 1941 (p. 195): "Ben Duncan, janitor at Eleanor, appeared before the Board requesting an increase in salary." "The reference in prior minutes to the employment of Miss Sloan should have stated that Miss Sloan voluntarily declined the position offered because of already being employed." "On motion of Mr. Sumner seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered, that due to increased duties, that Ben Duncan's salary be increased from $70.00 to $80.00 per month as of January 1, 1941." May 5, 1941 (p. 197); "Mr. Frank Hicks appeared before the Board concerning a rumor of closing the Footlog School. Mr. Hicks was informed that the Board had no such intentions." "A petition for a new school building located on Route 34 between Red House and Paradise was presented to the Board." (p. 199): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Billups, the Board authorized the use of buses for Vo-Ag field days." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, the superintendent is authorized to send a repair man to help with building fence around athletic field[s]." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Billups, it is ordered that the school term be cut short one week." May 13, 1941 (p. 201): "on motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, the president and secretary are hereby authorized to issue and sign salary drafts of all regular employees, and untility bills at the time due without further authorization from the Board." "On motion of Mr. Billups, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that C. O. Hill be paid for acting as substitute driver for Oden Workman and a like amount deducted from any salary now owed or to become due Oden Workman." (p. 203): "Mr. Pickens moved that all music instructors be retained through the summer months at a salary of $50.00 per month. Motion lost no second. "Motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that the Superintendent handle the music situation providing the salary for each instructor does not exceed $50.00 per month." June 3, 1941 (p. 207): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that Lewis Howells, Richard DeSelm, and Fredrick Lubrani, be employed as music instructors fro [sic] the summer months at the following salaries per month: Lewis Howells $80.00 and $16.00 travel expense, Richard DeSelm $50.00, Fredrick Lubrani $50.00. It is further understood that Mr. Howells is to be employed as instructor at Buffalo and Poca until some regular teacher can be employed for the Poca High School." (p. 209): "On motion of Mr. Fravel Seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that Pensioners now on County Rolls be transferred to State Rolls." June 24, 1941 (p. 213): "On motion oof Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner[,] it is ordered that Ruby Stalnaker and Wilhma Sadler be paid for an extra week as teachers at the Winfield High School. Mr. Pickens, Sumner and Anderson voting affirmatively, Mr. Fravel and Billups not voting. MEMO: The two teachers, Ruby Stalnaker and Wilhma Sadler were contracted with after the closing of school, during an epidemic of infantile paralysis. The school term was closed one week short of the regular time. The Winfield High School continued for the full time but the two above mentioned teachers were paid for only three weeks." "Motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickesn [sic], the superintendent is hereby authorized to have the cannery building at Eleanor wired for NYA Classes." (p. 215): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is authorized to have the Winfield Grade School plumbed for gas." July 7, 1941 (p. 217): "The following organization was effected: "O. O. Whitw acted as temporary chairman. The oath of office was administered to Mr. E. Anderson and Mr. E. D. McCoy by Mr. Curtis Pickens present member and notary public. Nominations for president were opened, and Mr. McCoy placed the name of Mr. E. Anderson in nomination as president. On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, nominations were closed. Mr. E. Anderson was elected president by acclamation. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. McCoy, O. O. White was unamiously [sic] elected as superintendent of Putnam County Schools for a term of one year at a salary of $2,750.00. "On motion duly made and seconded S. R. Wood was employed as Assistant Superintendent for a term of one year at a salary of $2,600.00. "On motion duly made and seconded C. R. Bailey was employed as clerk for one year at a salary of $1,650.00. "On motion duly made and seconded Winifred Fitzsimmons was employed as stenographer for one year at a salary of $1,020.00." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the Superintendent is authorized to have electricity placed in the Liberty and Lincoln Schools." {p. 219): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel[,] it is ordered that the office force be given a two week vacation with pay." July 22, 1941 (p. 221): "At a special session of the Board of Education Putnam County called by the president as follows: "Winfield, W. Va. "July 17, 1941 "Member Board of Education "Putnam County "You are hereby notified that, as president of the Board of Education of the County of Putnam, I hereby call a special meeting of said Board, to be held at it's [sic] office at he Court House in the town of Winfield, Putnam County, W. Va.[,] at 7:00 P. M. on Tuesday, July 22, for the purpose of considering the following matters: "1. Collecting data for teacher pensions. "2. Placing of teachers. "3. Allowing of bills. "4. To pass upon such other matters as shall properly come before the meeting. "Very truly yours, (Signed) E. Anderson, President of Putnam County Board of Education" (p. 223): ""On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, W. W. Lovell is hereby employed, to compile information necessary for teachers desiring retirement, and shall be compensated at the [rate] of 50› per hour." (p. 225): ". . . the president and secretary are bereby authorized to execute the following Quit Claim deed: . . . 22nd day of July, 1941, . . . [the Board conveys to] . . . M. P. Mitchell and Olivia Mitchell . . . that certain lot of land situate in Curry District . . . on which the Henderson School House was formerly located, the said school house having been removed to a plot of land on an adjacent farm and the said lot of land having been abandoned . . . for school purposes; which said lot of land was originally a prt of the farm now owned by the [Mitchells] . . . and containing one and one-half (11/2) acres, more or less." August 5, 1941 (p. 233): "James Kersey appeared before the Board concerning his placement. "A delegation of patrons from the Charley's Creek School appeared before the Board concerning the placement of Dennis Oxley. "A patron of the Rush Knob School appeared before the Board in behalf of the Rush Knob School. "Ivan Painter appeared before the Board concerning the placement of Hazel Painter." (p. 235): "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, the superintendent is authorized to remove Ben Duncan as janitor at the George Washington School and to fill temporarily the vacancy thus created." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is hereby ordered that the Board grant leaves of absence to the teachers of Putnam County for the following causes only: "1. Army or Navy Services "2. Sickness "3. School attendance for profesional betterment" (p. 237): "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumenr, the superintendent is hereby authorized to purchase a mimeograph for the office." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, the County Fair Association is authorized to use the Winfield School Building for Fair purposes." ". . . the West Virginia Oil & Gas Co. is hereby granted right-of-way across the Footlog and the Grapevine School lots for a pipe line." ". . . the Superintendent is hereby authorized to have a well drilled at the North Nitro School." ". . . it is ordered that the Board contracted for the rent of the Salvation Army Camp for school purpose[s] so long as needed." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the Superintendent is authorized to have plans and specifications drawn for a school building at Winfield High School and for a shop building at Poca High School Building." ". . . it is ordered that schools be opened September 2, 1941." ". . . the superintendent is authorized to have the Salvation Army Camp prepared for school." ". . . the superintendent is hereby authorized to have two bus bodies repaired and transferred to new chassis." ". . . it is ordered that High Schools be allowed $250.00 each for band instruments and supplies and $125.00 for athletic equipment." (pp. 237 et seq.) The Board adopts a budget for 1941-42 which includes the following totals by function. General Control (Administration) $ 13,043 4% Instruction 222,380 68% Operation of Plant 18,400 6% Repairs and Replacements (Maintenance) 9,700 3% Transportation 21,510 6% Auxiliary Agencies 10,514 3% Fixed Charges 5,735 2% Capital Outlay 26,050 8% Total Current Expenditures $327,332 100% (NOTE: This represented an increase of nearly 7 percent over 1940-41.) August 19, 1941 (p. 1): "The superintendent recommended that the following bus drivers be employed: Oden Workman (Contract bus) for 18 Mile Creek Ray Baileyy, for Liberty to Eleanor Robert Muck, (Contract Bus) for Heizer to Poca. Earl Reedy, (Contract bus) for Cross Creek to Buffalo. Lowell Honaker, for Grandview to Poca. P. J. Wallace, Midway to Poca. Delmer Meadows, Hurricane Elwood Frazier, Winfield L. R. Johnson, Hurricane Woodrow Erwin, Hurricane Leo Zitzelberger, Poca River L. H. Gibson, Winfield Woodrow Edwards, (Contract bus) for Keyser Heights to Route 34 Eddie Perry, for Plymouth to Institute Donald Martin, Buffalo and on motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the above recommended drivers were employed." "The superintendent recommended that D. L. Wright and Paul Smith be employed as attendance officers; and on motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, the above recommended persons were employed as attendance officers at a salary of $75.00 per month with a travel allowance not to exceed $25.00 per month." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that salaries of drivers of county woned buses and contract drivers be as follows: Ray Baileys $80.00 per month Oden Workman (Contract) $90.00 per month Robert Much [sic] (Contract) $100 per month Earl Reedy (Contract) $85.00 per month Lowell Honaker $80.00 P. J. Wallace $80.00 Delmar Meadows $80.00 Elwood Frazier $80.00 L. R. Johnson $80.00 Woodrow Erwin $80.00 Leo Zitzelberger $80.00 L. H. Gibson $80.00 // (p. 2) Woodrow Edwards (Contract) $70.00 Eddie Perry $65.00 Donald Martin $80.00" "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. McCoy, it is ordered that E. H. Holstein, Orie Rowwe, A. M. Truette and Don Roach, be employed as janitors at Buffalo High School, George Washington Jr. High, Poca High School and Hurricane High School. "Mr. Fravel, moved that Clarence McCallister be employed as janitor at the Winfield High School the motion was seconded by Mr. Sumner. A vote was taken with Mr. Fravel and Sumner voting affirmatively and Mr. Pickens, McCoy and Anderson voting negatively. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, Hugh Childers was employed as janitor of the Winfield High School all voting affirmatively except Mr. Fravel voting negatively. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that the following people be employed as janitors in the designated schools: George Washington Jr. High: Orie Rowe Bancroft: T. P. Donegan . . . . . . Winfield: C. N. Deardorff "On motion of Mr. McCoy, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the following persons were employed as janitors in the designated schools all members voting affirmatively except Mr. Pickens voting negatively as to the employment of Hattie Cottrill at Liberty School, UD. Alberta: Luella Taylor Beech Hill: George Skidmore Big Scary: Robert Joyce . . . // (p. 5) . . . White Star: Don Beller Plymouth Colored: Robert C. Peoples" "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that school buses be insured in the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance. Mr. Fravel, Sumner and McCoy voting affirmatively and Mr. Pickens voting negatively." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that the following be entered in and made a part of the minutes of the Board of Education of Putnam County. "'As a condition for receiving state aid for school transportation under the regulations established and authorized by the State Board of School Finance, the Board of Education of Putnam County, agrees to limit the operation of conty owned buses to school transportation facilities within the county that composes the school district supervised by thisd Board except where regular daily routes carry the bus through other counties in carrying the children two [sic] and from the schools they attend.'" (p. 7): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that: Mattie A. Enicks, Nancy J. Knapp, Anna BG. Rose, Edith P. Robinson and Lula Withrow, be allowed a pension of $25.00 per month for former services." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that the following levies be laid for Current School Purposes and Bonded Indebtedness: For Current Expense Fund: Class I Property 21.1› Class II Property 49.2› Classes III & IV Property 84.4›" "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the Superintendennt is authorized to fill teacher vacancies subject to approval of the Board." "On motion duly made and seconded the superintendent is authorized to advertise for bids for an 8 room school building at Winfield." September 2, 1941 (p. 9): "Mr. Erwin appeared before the Board concerning the placing of gas in the Hodges School." ". . . ordered that school buses be used to haul the High School Bands to the Putnam County Home Coming." "L. W. Cain's request for leave of absence was presented to the Board, along with a note from J. L. Dunlap M. D., stating it was his opinion that Mr. Cain was not able to, because of a nervous condition, to [sic] perform duties as a teacher. The Board considered the request and doctors [sic] recommendation. The Board haveing [sic] considered all facts and the fact that Mr. Cain is now and proposes to remain in the employ of another agency it is ordered on motion duly made and seconded that Mr. Cain report for duty on or before September 10, 1941, or forfeit his contract. All members voting affirmatively." (p. 11): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the following resolution was unamiously [sic] adopted: "'WHEREAS, The United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of Agriculture, has executed a quitclaim deed to certain lands, buildings and facilities at the site of Lock No. 8 on the Kanawha River, comprising a portion of the Red House Project of the Farm Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, located in Putnam County, West Virginia, to the Board of Education of the County of Putnam, State of West Virginia, to be used for vocational, educational and recreational activities, a copy of which deed was presented at this meeting and is made a part of the minutes thereof; and "WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the County of Putnam, State of West Virginia, is desirous of using and maintaining the aforementioned lands, buildings and facilities for the purposes designated in the aforementioned deed, subject to the conditions and conenants therein contained; "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the County of Putnam, State of West Virginia, that the said Board does hereby accept the deed and agrees to observe the covenants and conditions therein contained." September 15, 1941 (p. 15): "Bids on the school building at Winfield were opened and found follows [sic]: Contractor Base Bids Alt. No. 1 Alt. No. 2 Deduct Deduct Raymond Holland Co. $23,876.00 $1,520.00 $435.00 Ripley, W. Va. Sherman Sheets 21,269.20 1,800.00 300.00 Pliny, W. Va. Modern Building Corp. 27,900.00 2,300.00 450.00 Huntington, W. Va. Neighborgall & Leach 24,447.00 1,935.00 737.00 Huntington, W. Va. C. E. Martin 16,800.00 -- -- Buffalo, W. Va. "The above bids were given careful consideration and on motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that C. E. Martin appear before the Board, with a complete bid breakdown, at 7 o'clock P.M. Thursday, September 18, 1941." "A delegation of patrons appeared before the Board concerning the stops on the school bus route on state route #17 between Scary and Winfield." (p. 17): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that George Washington Junior High School be allowed $100.00 for athletic equipment." "Motion duly made and seconded the superintendent is authorized to make arrangements for transporting pupils from the Big Creek Section to Hurricane High School." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is authorized to purchase Home Ec. and Vo-Ag supplies, providing money is available." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that telephone be placed in the Hurricane Grade School and the George Washington Junior High School." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that the bus make the extra stops on Route #17 as requested by the delegation." September 18, 1941 (p. 19): "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Pickens it is ordered that C. E. Martin be notified that the Board of Education will contract with him for a building at Winfield for a total cost not to exceed $14,588.00 and to be built according to original plans and specifications as drawn by Walter F. Martens and as supplemented by special bulleting prepared by Mr. Martens. Mr. Pickens, Fravel and Anderson voting affirmatively; and Mr. McCoy and Sumner voting negatively." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that school buses be used for night and extra curricular activities of the schools so long as such activities demand that trips be made in the County only. All voting affirmatively." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the following resolution was unamiously [sic] adopted: "'The Board of Education of Putnam County by motion duly made and seconded, September 18, 1941, hereby instructs the county superintendent of schools to provide state adopted free textbooks for all pupils whose parents are unable to provide same in accordance with Section 21-a, and Section 21-b, Article 5, Chapter 18, as amended by the 1941 Legislature and elects to expend the remaining funds in the 'Free Textbook Account' for all pupils in the following order of preference: Readers for all grades beginning with the first grade and continuing so far as funds will allow.'" October 7, 1941 (p. 23): "Robert Muck appeared before the Board concerning the gasoline for his truck, operating for the purpose of transporting school pupils. Mr. Muck asked that the Board raise the contract price paid him in order that he might purchase gasoline from private service stations." "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Pickens, the secretary is hereby authorized to instruct C. E. Copen, prosecuting attorney, to start proceedings to clear the title to a tract of land owned by the Board of Education and located at Winfield, W. Va." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that the following advertisement be published: " ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS "The Board of Education of Putnam County, West Virginia, will receive sealed bids for the construction of a Frame High School Building at Winfield, W. Va., in strict accordance with the plans and specifications with documents as prepered by Walter F. Martens, Architect, and designated as commission #473 Revised, until 7 o'clock, P.M., E.S.T. on the 22nd day of October, 1941[,] at the office of the Board of Education of Putnam County, West Virginiai [sic] in the Court House, Winfield, W. Va., at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will include General Construction, Plumbing and Electric Work. "The successful bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory performance bond, amounting to 200% of the contract price. "The contract documents, including plans and specifications, are on file in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education of Putnam County, Winfield, W. Va., and at the office of Walter F. Martens, Architect, 507 Chamber of Commerce Building, Charleston, W. Va. "The Board of Education of Putnam County, W. Va., reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in bidding. "A certified check or bank draft payable to the Board of Education of Putnam County, West Virginia, or satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company in an amount equal to five per cent (5%) of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. "No bids shall be withdraen after the opening of bids without the consent of the Board of Education of Putnam County, West Virginia, for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for bids. "No t[e]legraphic or telephonic bids or modifications of bids will be considered. "BOARD OF EDUCATIONS [sic] PUTNAM COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA E. ANDERSON, President O. O. WHITE, Secretary" (p. 25): "A request for leave of absence By Lewis Faulkner was presented to the Board of Education. The request was made necessary because of service in the United States Army. "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that leave of absence be granted to Lewis Faulkner effective from October 13, 1941[,] to June 30, 1942. "tOn motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that all leaves of absence expire June 30, following the date of grant." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that the Board pay half of the price of Bus Drivers Uniforms up to $16.00." October 22, 1941 (p. 29): "Bids for the Winfield High School were opened and were found to be as follows: Raymond Holland, Ripley, West Virginia Base Bid $17,753.54 Alt. #1 (Deduct) 1,625.00 Alt. #2 (Deduct) 326.00 Alt. #3 (Add) 280.00 Alt. #4 (Deduct) 630.00" (p. 31): "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that the following contract buses be allowed gas af follows: Robert Muck - 6 gal. per day Harlan Reedy - 5 gal. per day Oden Workman - 6 gal. per day" (P. 33): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. McCoy, it is ordered that school buses not be used for extra curricular activities. Mr. McCoy, Anderson, Sumner voting yes, Mr. Pickens, voting no and Mr. Fravel not voting." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. McCoy, it is ordered that the W.P.A. be given the use of the Riverside School for office purposes." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that action on buses be tabled until next meeting. "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, Board adjourned until 6 P.M. E.S.T. Friday, Oct. 24, 1941. "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered that the meeting be reopened. Mr. Fravel & Sumner voting yes, Mr. Pickens voting no and Mr. McCoy not voting. "On motion of Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that L. H. Gibson be instructed to leave his bus at the end of the line. (Second withdrawn before vote) "Mr. Fravel moved that all buses be moved to the end of the lones. (No second - motion lost) "The Board then adjourned as of the above time and date. _[s] O. O. White_____ _[s] E. Anderson___ Secretary President" October 24, 1941 (p. 35): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, it is ordered that a conract for the construction of a school building at Winfield be awarded to Raymond Holland of Ripley, W. Va., at a cost of $15,452.54 or the base bid of $17,753.54, as submitted by the bidder, less alternates numbers 1, 2, 4, and plus alternate number 3. It is further ordered that the President and Secretary sign said contract as executive officers of the Board of Education of Putnam County. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, it is ordered That the superintendent have a road constructed to the proposed site of the new school building from the main highway at a cost not to exceed $50.00[.]" "On motion of Mr. Fravel Seconded by Mr. McCoy, it is ordered that the Board adjourn. _[s] O. O. White_____ ____________________ Secretary President" November 4, 1941 (p. 39): "On Motion of Mr. Sumner, Seconded by Mr. Pickens[,] the following resolution was unamiously [sic] adopted: "WHEREAS, the United States of America has acquired and is acquiring real property for and is operating (a) rural rehabilitation project for resettlement purposes, (as defined in 49 Stat. 2035, hereinafter called the "Act"), located within the jurisdictional limits of the local public taxing unit hereinafter set forth; and "WHEREAS, the aforesaid project and the persons now and hereafter residing on or occypying [sic] such premises will be supplied with public and municipal services by the local public taxing unit hereinafter set forth; "NOE, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Education of the County of Putnam, State of West Virginia, that this resolution shall constitute the request to the United States of America by and on behalf of the local public taxing unit, (pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of the Act), to enter into an agreement for the payment by the United States of sums in lieu of taxes; and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this body does hereby authorize its president to execute, for and on behalf of said local public taxing unit, said agreement with the United States of America." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the president of the Board is hereby authorized [to] sign a lease for the Cannery Building at Eleanor." December 2, 1941 (p. 41): "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Pickens, the president is hereby authorized to execute a lease with the W.P.A. for office space in the Riverside School Building." "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is authorized to move persons from lock eight property." (p. 43): "On motion duly made and seconded it is hereby ordered that the Board of Education or any representative thereof shall not ask for deferment of any teacher from call in to the armed forces of the United States." January 6, 1942 (p. 47): "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the superintendent is hereby authorized to rent the Pliny School building." (p. 49): "A question as to the status of the division of land owned jointly by the Board of Education and the H. L. Broh Estate, was brought before the Board and C. E. Copen, prosecuting attorney was called before the Board to report on the action so far taken. Mr. Copen informed the Board that a technical question had been brought up and there was nothing definite being done until all questions were clearified.[sic]. "The following question was then asked of Mr. dcopen for his opinion: 'If improvements are place[d] on undivided real estate by one of the interested parties can a share of the improvements be claimed by the other party?' "Mr. Copen's answer was in effect: 'The Board of Education can hold the Building they are now building on the real estate in question and it cannot be shared by the other party, because the Board has controlled and used the portion of land upon which the building is located for a period of years.' "On Motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, O. O. White and S. R. Wood ar[e] hereby authorized to act as agents to contract for the purchase of the interest of the H. L. Broh estate in the old Fair Grounds at Winfield." {p. 51): "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is hereby ordered that P. K. Fravel be paid 50› per hour for hauling ston[e] to the school road at Winfield." February 3, 1942 (p. 53): "J. E. and Guy Cain appeared before the Board asking that Guy Cain be granted a leave of absence and that the Board ask the local draft Board for a deferment from army service. "Mr. White, superintendent, advised the Board that Guy Cain had talked to John M. Lowe, Assistant State Supervisor of Vocational Agriculture, concerning deferment from army service, and that Mr. Lowe had advised Mr. Cain that the Board of Education could ask for deferment from military service for Vocational Teachers. "The Board took Mr. Cain's request under advisement and after discussion the Board advised Mr. Cain that they did not think it proper to ask a deferment for him, since other teachers had been called to military service and no deferment had been asked for them." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickesn [sic], the superintendent is hereby authorized to secure bids for the moving of a building from the Salvation Army Grounds." (p. 59): "Winfield, W. Va. March 9, 1942 State of West Virginia, County of Putnam ss: "At a regular session of the Board of Education of the County of Putnam the following were present and voting: A. N. Sumner, member A quorum not being present ;Mr. Sumner adjourned the meeting until 10:30 A. M. Tuesday March 10, 1942. _[s] O. O. White___ _[s] E. Anderson____ Secretary President" March 10, 1942 (p. 63): "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner[,] it is ordered that the Board accept the new school building at Winfoeld [sic] subject to the written approval of the architect." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that O. J. Byrnside be allowed $1.00 One Dollar per day for transporting pupils from the Hickory Knob School to the Scott School and return." "On motion of Mr. Pickens seconded by Mr. Sumner the superintendent is hereby authorized to rent the basement of the Presbyterian church as a place for serving school lunches providing the rent does not exceed $25.00 per month." April 7, 1942 (p. 67): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the superintendent is hereby authorized to employ Howard Rumbaugh to wire the Winfield High School Building for electricity at a cost not to exceec [sic] $100.00[.]" "On motion of Mr. Fravel Seconded by Mr. McCoy, the Superintendent is // (p. 69) authorized to have the building, recently moved form [sic] the Salvation Army Camp Site, converted into office space for the Board of Education at a cost not to exceed $1000.00" [sic] (NOTE: Local inquiry has determined that the building in question is now the front section of the present Board offices. This same building was the Winfield High library when the school was sited across from Holdiay Park. The structure was moved to the present location on utility-pole sled runners after a new high school building had been constructed "at the Fairgrounds" -- where Winfield Elementary is today.) May 4, 1942 (p. 71): "Mrs. Virginia Roberts appeared before the Board and made application for a school in Putnam County." "Harry Clark representing West Virginia Seating Company appeared before the Board with samples of school chairs." "A petition for a new building at Scott Depot, was presented to Board, discussed and tabled." (p. 73): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is authorized to make arrangements for renting the Winfield School grounds for cow pasture." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that any teacher receiving less than $25.00 monthly from the State as a pension have the amount received from the state supplemented by the County in an amount to make the total received from the State and County equal $25.00 monthly. All members voting affirmatively except Mr. Pickens voting negatively." (p. 75): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is authorized to purchase the American Envoy Posture Chair from the West Virginia Seating Compnay of Huntington, W. Va. and in the event this chair cannot be obtained the superintendent is authorized to purchase the best chair obtainable as bid upon by various firms and submitted to the Board at their meeting of May 4, 1942." June 2, 1942 (p. 81): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel[,] it is ordered that all teachers inducted into the armed forces of the United States of America, shall upon their return have the same school or a better place in the Putnam county School system." July 6, 1942 (p. 87): "On motion of Mr. Pickins, seconded by Mr. McCoy, O. O. White was elected Superintendent of Putnam County Schools for a term of four years. Mr. Pickens, McCoy, and Anderson voting affirmatively, Mr. Fravel and Sumner voting negatively. "The superintendent recommended that S. R. Wood be employed as assistant superintendent and on motion of Mr. McCoy, seconded by Mr. Pickens, S. R. Wood was appointed as assistant superintendent for a term of four years. "C. R. Bailey was recommended as clerk and Kathleen Dolin as stenographer by the superintendent. "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, C. R. Bailey was employed as clerk for a term of one year. All voting affirmatively. "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, Kathleen Dolin was employed as stenographer for a term of one year, all voting affirmatively. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, salaries for the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Clerk and Stenographer are to remain the same as of last year. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the allotment of travel expense for the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent shall not exceed four hundred dollars ($400.00) each for the ensuing year. "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel, travel expenses for the Board of Education was set at forty dollars ($40.00) per member." (p. 89): "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is authorized to have the Buffalo Grade School painted and papered." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the superintendent is authorized to have gas placed in the Bancroft School." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. McCoy, Mr. Fravel is to supervise the cindering of the Winfield School driveway and to purchase 10 loads of cinders if necessary." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is to prepare estimates and present at the next meeting for the completion of the addition at Poca, the moving of a building from lock eight and construction of a shop and sotrage [sic] room at Winfield." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the superintendent is authorized to complete the basement in the Winfield Grade School and construct a room at the Hurricane High School." (p. 91): "On motion of Mr. Pickens seconded by Mr. McCoy, the office force is allowed a 10 day vacation each." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the superintendent is to make a survey of buildings tha[t] need painting and have same painted." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by my Mr. McCoy, C. R. Bailey's salary was set at $150.00 per month. All voting affirmatively. "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. McCoy, Kathleen Dolin's salary was set at $100.00 per month. All voting affirmatively except Mr. Pickens not voting." August 4, 1942 (p. 93): "The minutes of the previous meeting were read and on motion duly made and seconded were approved as read except that the motion concerning travel expense for Board Members be rescinded." "On motion of Mr. Pickens seconded by Mr. Sumner it is ordered that $100.00 per member per year be provided for in the budget." "Walter F. Martens, architect, appeared before the Board supporting his claim of $139.00 for architect[']s supervision. "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens[,] it is ordered that Walter F. Martens be paid $139.00." "On motion of Mr. Pickens, seconded by Mr. Fravel[,] it is ordered that the Board rent a storage room for text books for the current year." (p. 95): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that Mattie A. Enicks, Nancy J. Knapp, Anna B. Rose and Edith P. Robinson be granted a pension of $300.00 per year each and that H. G. Bush, Jean Lawson, W. T. Mynes, F. H. Riffee and H. M. Sovine now receiving a State pension of less than $300.00 have the amount received from the State supplemented in an amount to make the total received from the County and State equal to $300.00. All members voting affirmatively except Mr. Pickens voting negatively as to W. T. Mynes." (pp. 95 et seq.) The Board adopts a budget for 1942-43 which includes the following totals by function. General Control (Administration) $ 14,526 4% Instruction 224,008 70% Operation of Plant 19,750 6% Repairs and Replacements (Maintenance) 16 6,100 5% Transportation 24,195 8% Auxiliary Agencies 10,150 3% Fixed Charges 4,160 1% Capital Outlay 8,450 3% Total Current Expenditures $321,339 100% (NOTE: This represented an increase of nearly 2 percent under 1941-42.) August 18, 1942 (p. 107): "At a [sic] adjourned session of the Board of Education of Putnam County the following were present and voting: E. Anderson, president A. N. Sumner, member E. D. McCoy, member P. K. Fravel, member" "The minutes of the previous meeting were read and on motion of Mr. Fravel seconded, [sic] by Mr. McCoy were approved as read providing the Budget confirms with the State Requirements." "Mr. Fravel moved that Lawrence Davis be employed as janitor for the Winfield Grade School. (motion lost no second) "On motion of Mr. McCoy, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the following persons were employed as janitors for the term of 1942-43 all members voting affirmatively except Mr. Fravel voting negatively as to the employment of C. N. Deardorff [Winfield Grade]:" (p. 109): "Mr. Fravel moved, seconded by Mr. Sumner, that C. O. Erskine be employed as a bus driver for Bus No. 13. A vote being taken Mr. Fravel and Sumner voted affirmatively and Mr. Anderson and McCoy voted negatively. "Mr. Fravel moved that F. H. Moss be employed as and [sic] attendance officer. (motion lost no second) "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, D. L. Wright was employed as attendance officer for the North Side of the river. "Mr. McCoy moved that Paul Smith be employed as attendance [officer] for the south side of the river. (motion lost no second) "Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, moved the Board that William Allen be placed as principal of the Hurricane grade school. A vote was taken and Mr. Fravel and Sumner voted affirmatively, Mr. Anderson and McCoy voted negatively. "The superintendent recommended that Carson Cottrell be placed as principal of the Hurricane Grade School and that Ruth Lewis and John Britton be employed as teachers in Putnam County Schools, and on motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the above was so done." [NOTE: Carson L. Cottrell was later Superintendent 1962-1963.] (p. 111): ". . . ordered that the School Buses of Putnam County be insured with the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company." August 29, 1942 (. 113): "A delegation of patrons from the Coal Hollow community appeared before the Board concerning a school bus to operate between Coal Hollow and Institute. "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. McCoy[,] it is ordered that a bus operate between Coal Hollow and Institute for the purpose of transporting pupils to school and shall continue to operate so long as there are five pupils being transported. "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. McCoy, Eddie Berry is employed to drive the bus between Coal Hollow and Institute at a salary of $70.00 per month." (p. 115): "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. McCoy it is ordered that bus drivers of county owned buses be paid $90.00 per month except the colored bus which shall be $70.00 and that Robert Muck be paid $110.00 per month H. J. Miller $80.00 per month, Woodrow Edwards $80.00 per month Harlan Reedy $95.00 per month and Benjamin Maser $100.00 per month." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that the janitor salaries at Buffalo, Winfield, Bancroft and Poca Grade Schools be increased $5.00 per month and the Janitors at Hurricane Grade School[,] Hurricane High School, Buffalo High School[,] Poca High School and Winfield High School be increased $10.00 per month." September 1, 1942 (p. 117): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, D. L. Wright was employed as attendance officer for Putnam county at a salary of $100.00 per month for eight and one half months and travel expenses not to exceed $300.00." (p. 119): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the superintendent is authorized to sell Robert Muck tires for his truck." October 6, 1942 (p. 121): "On motion of Mr. Fravel seconded by Mr. McCoy the 1931 Chevrolet bys [sic], formerly used as a spare bus, is to be repaired at a cost of not more than $60.00, and to be operated on the eighteen mile creek run, with William Bane as driver. The route for this bus shall extend from Buffalo to the end of a rock base road on Bee Ridge and return." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the superintendent is hereby authorized to provide Farm Shops for the various high schools of Putnam County." November 3, 1942 (p. 129): "On motion of P. K. Fravel, seconded by A. N. Sumner, the board ordered that $210.00 be allowed for the purchase of a moving picture machine for Buffalo High school if funds are available." ". . . the salary of William Bane was set at $90.00 per month as bus driver." December 1, 1942 (p. 133): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, Homer Johnson was employed as attendance officer for one month at a salary of $80.00 per month and travel expense not to exceed $25.00 per month; and D. L. Wright to have charge of attendance on the North Side of the River at a salary of $80.00 per month and travel expense not to exceed $25.00 per month." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, it is ordered that the Winfield High School be allowed $60.00 for ferriage for the basket ball team to commute to the gym at Eleanor." January 5, 1943 (p. 137): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, Mr. F. H. Moss be nominated as attendance officer for the North Side of the river. [NOTE: CF. May 3, 1943.] "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. McCoy, Ed Frazier was employed as attendance officer for the North Side of the river. Salary eighty dollars per month ($80.00). Travel not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per month." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the Putnam County Board of Education to collaborate with the Victory Corps program at a cost not to exceed $200.00 for equipment to be used in instruction. Mr. Fravel and Mr. McCoy voting affirmatively, and Mr. Sumner voting negatively." On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Fravel, Mr. O. O. White [is] to investigate and see if [an] electric stove can be installed [at] Eleanor school at not too excessive cost and to install same if found necessary." February 2, 1943 (p. 139): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the board ordered that Pauline Fewell be employed as stenographer at $100.00 per month and that Kathleen Dolin be transferred from stenographer to clerk at a salary of $150.00 per month, the same salaries these offices had previously paid. All members voted in the affirmative." (p. 143): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the Board declined to grant an increase in salary to Eddie Perry, negro bus driver. All members voted in the affirmative." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the Board granted $50.00 to the Hurricane High School for stage furniture and $50.00 to the Poca High School to pay toward a moving picture screen on condition that there was sufficient money in the budget. All members voted in the affirmative." "On motion of Mr. McCoy, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the Pleasant Valley School and the Coal Hollow School were ordered closed for the remainder of the year because of insufficient number of pupils and the fact that the pupils could attend other schools. All members voted in the affirmative." March 2, 1943 (p. 145): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the Board ordered that roofing be sent to Lock 8 to repair roof on barn; that Mr. Moss remove cows and hogs from the lawn; and that Mr. White and Mr. Fravel decide where chickens may be kept and how buildings and gardens shall be divided among those renting Lock 8 property. All members voted in the affirmative." (p. 147): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the Board allowed $50.00 for the 'Putnam County Teacher'. It was estimated that it would cost about this amount to mail official material to the teachers that is contained in the paper. All members voted in the affirmative." "The Board heard the following report from Mr. Wood and Mr. Nine concerning H. C. Graham and from Mr. White concerning Catherine Robinson: "H. C. Graham no longer makes any effort to cooperate with the principal at Hurricane. "Some Complaints "1. He stated he is not paid to come to school at 8:50 A. M. and often does not come on time. Another teacher needs to look after his home room until just about the time school starts. He is usually loafing on the streets, many times in front of the building, but will not report to work on time. "2. He does nothing to help the school on outside activities. "3. He often does not stay in his classes but finds excuses to leave his room during class and be in the halls, the office or at some other teacher's door. "4. He calls other teachers from both classes and study halls. "5. He has made other appointments on teachers' meeting dates and often misses. "6. On two occasions he called pupils to his room and gave them whippings for things they did in his wife's class the previous day, when she was doing substitute teaching. One father, one of the excellent citizens of Hurricane, went over town to settle with Graham on the street but could not find him. // (p. 149) This affair has made it unwise to use Mrs. Graham as a substitute teacher. "I would like to have the Board's approval to tell Mr. Graham that his case has been discussed by the Board and that they agree: "1. That if he expects to teach at Hurricane next year he must carry his share of activities and do as other teachers. "2. That he must come to school thirty minutes before school opens, or at the time designated by the Principal for all teachers to be at their rooms. "3. That he must make an effort to make himself agreeable to pupils in his classes and to the parents who must send to school to him. "Mr. White reported that Catherine Robinson on account of sickness of her father has missed eleven days of school recently without reporting to Mr. Rosenik; that she had on different occasions reported to school on the eleven o'clock bus with no explanation and that she is two weeks late in giving some of her tests at the high school. She was often tardy while teaching at Winfield High School. After hearing these reports the Board went on record as follows: "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. McCoy[,] the Board went on record that they are behind the principals in all reasonable demands made upon the teachers and that where necessary the teachers be so informed. All members voted in the affirmative." April 6, 1943 (p. 151): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the Victor and Rock Cut, T. V. D., Schools were ordered closed and C. W. Burch transferred to the White Star School; H. E. Thacker to the Valley Bell School, T. V. D.; Mrs. Margaret Rumbaugh as principal of the Valley Belle School and Lucille McCallister to the Hurricane Elementary School. All members voted in the affirmative." "A letter was read by Mr. White from Arnold Jividen requesting a leave of absence for the purpose of entering a defense factory. The request was rejected because it conflicted with a previous action of the Board." [NOTE: Arnold Jividen was a Board member 1953 - 1958.] (p. 157): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the Board ordered that all schools having transportation open at nine o'clock A. M. beginning Monday, April 12. All members voted in the affirmative." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the Board ordered that Mr. Rupe be paid $1.00 per hour for work done on the Hurricane High School office. All members voted in the affirmative." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the Board ordered that the services of the attendance officers be discontinued beginning April 12. All members voted in the affirmative." May 3, 1943 (p. 165): "Mr. Fravel made a motion, seconded by Mr. Sumner, that no action be taken concerning the Riverside School building and ground. Mr. Sumner and Mr. Fravel voted in the affirmative. Mr. McCoy, Mr. Pickens and Mr. Anderson voted in the negative. "Mr. Pickens made the motion that the Riverside School grounds be transferred to the B. A. Brown estate. The motion was lost for want of a second." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. McCoy, Mr. Fravel was directed to investigate whether F. H. Moss is living up to his rent contract and, if he is not, to notify him that the Board of Education will give him notice to vacate if more complaints are received. All members voted in the affirmative." [NOTE: Cf. January 5, 1943.] "Mr. White called attention of the Board to a petition he had received from the citizens of the Catawba School requesting the return of Jewell Henderson as teacher." "on motion of Mr. McCoy, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the Board of Education authorized Mr. White to issue a quit claim deed for any interest they may have had in the old Frazier Bottom School grounds. This action was taken upon advice of the Prosecuting Attorney, C. E. Copen. Mr. Copen stated that // (p. 167) there was no record that the Board of Education, Putnam County[,] had any interest in this property. All members voted in the affirmative." "On motion of Mr. McCoy, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the Board ordered that the Riverside School building be advertised for sale and that, after the sale, the lot be reconveyed to the B. A. Brown estate since no consideration had been paid for it. This action was taken upon advice of the Prosecuting Attorney, Mr. C. E. Copen. Mr. Pickens, Mr. McCoy, and Mr. Anderson voted in the affirmative. Mr. Fravel and Mr. Sumner voted in the negative." May 19, 1943 (p. 169): "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. Pickens, the Board of Education after having read and discussed the Grant Offer, United States of America, Federal Works Agency, Project No. W. Va. 46-137: accepted said Grant Offer to provide $6,400 toward erecting a three room addition to the Hurricane High School Building which addition is to cost about $14,400.00. All members voted in the affirmative." June 1, 1943 (p. 175): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens[,] the sale of the Riverside School Building to D. L. Ambler, Red House, W. Va., for $535.00 was approved. All members voted in the affirmative. "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens[,] the Board ordered Mr. White and Mr. Anderson to sign the deed conveying the Riverside School Ground to the B. A. Brown heirs. All members voted in the affirmative. "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Pickens[,] the Board ordered the coal house removed from the Riverside School Grounds. All members voted in the affirmative." June 22, 1943 (p. 181): "Miss Anna Quickle came before the Board to explain any questions the Board might wish to ask her concerning her school at Oriole last year." "On motion of Mr. Sumner, seconded by Mr. McCoy, the minutes of the June 1st meeting were approved as read with the following exceptions: Because of objections to their new placements by Anna Quickle, Garnet Hensley and C. R. Chapman and community objections raised against Gladys Bond their placements were not approved but were withdrawn for further study. All members voted in the affirmative except Mr. Fravel recorded himself in the negative on the minutes." (p. 183): "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the book room was ordered moved from the present site to the back of the building occupied by the prosecuting attorney's office. All members voted in the affirmative." "On motion of Mr. Fravel, seconded by Mr. Sumner, the Board adjourned. All members voted in the affirmative. _[s] O. O. White____ _[s] E. Anderson____ Secretary President"