1900- 1901
J.M Dick- Director
S.L Abel- Treasure
G.M Brown- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on July 26, 1900. S.L Abel was appointed chairman of the meeting in the absence of
J.L Dick. G.M Brown was elected clerk for a three year term. Seven months of school was voted and a tax of seven
mills was adopted. It was voted to hire a female teacher.
Mary Fletcher- Teacher- $37.50
J.M Dick- Cobs and cleaning well- $5.00
McComas and Fowler- Painting Schoolhouse- $21.65
Logan and Brown- Coal and Hauling- $5.00
R.B Francis- Coal- $6.25
1901- 1902
J.M. Dick- Director
S.L . Abel- Treasure
G.M. Brown- Clerk
The annual meeting was held at the Carmel schoolhouse on July 25, 1901. It was voted to have nine months of school
and a tax levy of seven mills for all purpose was adopted. Motion was made and carried to hire either male or female
teacher.
Ella Horner- Teacher- $42.50
No record of any expenses in the treasure of clerks book.
1902- 1903
J.M Dick- Director
S.M Abel- Treasure
John Newman- Clerk
No record of annual meeting.
W.C. Porterfield - Teacher - $50.00
No record of expenses.
1903 - 1904
J.M. Dick - Director
S.L. Abel - Treas.
John Newman - Clerk
No record of annual meeting.
A special meeting was held on July 13, 1903 from 8 A.M to 6 P.M. The object of the meeting was to vote a bond for
the erection of a new schoolhouse. The vote carried by a thirty majority. At the close of the meeting the old schoolhouse
was auctioned off to the highest bidder, J.J Klephardt for $114.
The Building committee met at the home of S.L Abel on August 10, 1903 to receive bids for the erection of the new
building. The contract was let to Jacob Nothacker the lowest bidder , at $1,145.00.
Nannie Maxwell- Teacher- $45.00
W.S Brown - Six Loads of Rock - $4.50
Rufus Abel - Six Loads of Rock - $4.50
Henry Dachenhausen- Laying Foundation- $27.00
Isaac Gunn- Work on Foundation- $6.00
Grant M. Brown- Work on Schoolhouse - $27.00
J. Nothacker - Part payment on the building of the new schoolhouse - $400
Rufus Abel- Hauling Coal- $8.45
J. Nothacker - Balance of payment for building the new schoolhous October 16, 1903 - $745
( If the building was competed in October at the time of the final payment, the schoolhouse was built in record
time. It seems impossible to believe it was built in two or three months. B.W. )
1904-1905
J.M Dick- Director
S.L Abel- Treasure
J.M Kelchner- Clerk
The annual meeting was held at the Carmel schoolhouse on June 16, 1904 at 2 P.M. J.M Dick was re-elected director
and Jim Kelchner, clerk. It was voted to have eight months of school and ten mills tax levy.
Robert Porterfield- Teacher- $60.00
John Brown- Hauling Coal- $5.22
Peabody, Singleton and Co.- School seats - $142. 50
S.W McComas- Painting Schoolhouse - $31.75
M.H Roller- Coal- $17.00
D.G Scott - Drawing School plans - $5.00
1905- 1906
J.M. Dick- Director
S.L. Abel- Treasure
J.M. Kelchner- Clerk
The annual business meeting was held on Thursday, July 20, 1905. S.L. Abel was re-elected treasure for another
three year term. It was voted to have seven months of school term with a ten mills levied for all purposes. Motion
was made and voted to put down a new well.
H.M Downie- Teacher- $50.00
J.C Cassity- Boring New Well- $22.00
G.M Brown- Cleaning schoolhouse and boarding the well driller- $6.55
Rufus Abel- Hauling well Curbing- $1.00
T.J Bennett- Well Curbing- $13.60
J.F Brown- Hauling Coal- $5.22
C.C Connor- Coal- $19.26
1906-1907
J.M Dick- Director
S.L Abel- Treasure
J.M Kelchner- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on Thursday, July 19 1906 at 2 P.M. J. Kelchner was re-elected clerk for three more
years. The clerk and treasure’s books were audited by WM. Brown, Charlie McKeever and S. Canfield and were found
to be correct. A seven month school term was approved with a tax levy of eight mills for all purpose. Six dollars
and 55 cents was made at a box supper and voted to add enough more to buy a new dictionary.
Robert Porterfield- Teacher- $60.00
Miss Robinson- (sub) teacher- $72.00
Naylors drugs- Balance on dictionary - $3.45
F.C Nuzman- Repairing of Pump- $6.95
J.M Dick- Cobs and Hauling- $1.75
S.W French- Hardware and pipe- $2.85
S.L Abel- Clean Schoolhouse, well and other work- $11.75
1907- 1908
G.M Brown- Director
S.L Abel- Treasure
Charles McKeever- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on July 15. 1907 at 2 P.M. G.M Brown was elected director and Charles McKeever , clerk.
It was voted to have a nine month school term and a twelve mill levy for taxes.
Carrie Klusmire- Teacher- $60.00
John Brown- Hauling Coal and other work- $9.50
Tyson Bros.- Coal- $21.50
J.M Dick- Cleaning Schoolhouse and mowing yard and cobs- $9.50
1908- 1909
G.M Brown- Director
S.L Abel- Treasure
Charles McKeever- Clerk
The annual business meeting of Dist. #28 was held at the Carmel Schoolhouse on July 16. 1908 at 2 P.M. A full board
was present. A committee consisting of James M. Dick, Bill McBroom and John Brown was appointed to audit the books
and were found to be correct. It was voted to have eight months of school.
Lena Lindner- Teacher- $60.00
Isaac Gunn- Cleaning outhouse- $5.00
Velma Gunn- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $2.50
Williams and Wenner- School Fixtures- $1.50
Kneeland and Blankley- Merchandise- $26.60
Special Meeting
1908
A special meeting was held on August 13, 1908 for levying a tax for school purposes. It was voted to levy 2
½ mills. A full board was present/
Charles McKeever
Clerk
1909- 1910
G.M Brown - Director
S.L Abel - Treasure
Charles McKeever - Clerk
The annual business meeting was held on July 15, 1909. Charles McKeever was re-elected cler for a three year term.
It was voted to have eight month school term and $700 for all expenses.
B.E Sewell- Teacher- $60.00
C.W Vincent- Cleaning Toilets- $6.00
Sharlock and Westbrook- Lighting rods and pump repair- $44.00
Clark McKeever- Cobs- $3.00
B.E Sewell- Cleaning schoolhouse trimming hedge and mowing yard- $12.00
1910-1911
G.M Brown- Director
J.M Dick- Treasure
Charles McKeever- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on July 10, 1910. G.M Brown was re-elected director for a term of three years. J.M
Dick was appointed to fill out the term of treasurer. S.L Abel has moved from the district. It was voted to have
eight months of school and $700 for all purposes.
B.E Sewell- Teacher- $60.00
G.M Brown- Fixing Belfry- $3.25
M.H Roller- Coal- $14.25
Charles McKeever- Hauling Coal and fixing outhouse- $6.30
M.H Roller- Brooms- .90 cents
J.F Vincent- Labor- $3.00
Klusmire Bros.- Wire- $3.26
Mrs. C.A McKeever- Money advanced for the purchase of an organ- $15.00
1911-1912
G.M Brown- Director
John Vincent- Treasure
C.A McKeever- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 14, 1911. A committee was appointed consisting of Mrs. Vincint, Lon McKeever
and Bill McBroom to examine the books and were found to be correct. It was voted to have eight months of school
with a budget of $700 for all expenses.
Florence Nicholas- Teacher- $45.00
G.M Brown- Labor- $2.50
John Vincint- Coal and Hauling- $11.70
Ivan McKeever- Carrying water- $2.80
1912- 1913
G.M Brown- Director
John Vincent- Treasure
C.A McKeever- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 12, 1912. Charles McKeever was re-elected clerk for three years. Bill McBroom,
Florence Dick and Mary Chrisman were appointed to audit the books and found to be correct. It was voted to have
a seven month school term and a $700 for the budget.
Florence Nicholas - Teacher - $55.00
Lon McKeever - Paint and painting. - $49.00
M.H. Roller - Coal - $33.90
J.P. Westbook - Room heater - $95.00
WM Brown - Hauling Coal - $6.25
1913 - 1914
G.M. Brown - Director
John Vincent - Treas.
Charles McKeever - Clerk
The annual business meeting was held on April 11, 1913. Lon McKeever, John Brown, and Tom McKeever were appointed
to audit the books and were found to be correct. G.M. Brown was re-elected director for a three year term. It was
voted to have a seven month school term and $700 for the budget.
Leona McComas - Teacher - $55.00
Alfred Mannell- Labor- $5.00
E. Bailey- Drilled two wells. The first 70 deep and a duster . The second was 41 feet deep and a good well. It
was located approximately 300 feet east of the schoolhouse on the north side of the road and grader ditch. $99.
20
S.W McComas- Painting and Varnishing- $47.20
1913
Special Meeting
A special meeting was called on August 23, 1913 to decide whether to put in a new furnace or use the present heating
system. It was voted by a 9 to 1 majority to wait another year.
1914- 1915
G.M Brown- Director
Arthur Rings- Treasure
Charles McKeever- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 10, 1914. The books were audited by Mrs. Abel, Alfred Mannell, and J.M Dick.
They were found to be correct, Arthur Rings was elected treasure for a term of three years. A budget of $700 was
voted for all expenses. A committee was appointed consisting of John Abel, Alfred Mannell, and Arthur Rings to
investigate the costs of digging a basement, putting in a new furnace, and tearing down and building new chimney.
A special meeting will be held on April 21 at 8 P.M.
to hear the report of the committee.
1914
Special meeting
The special meeting was held on April 21, 1914 at 8 P.M. After much discussion it was voted to put in the new system.
The details to be left up to the board.
1914
Board Meeting
A board meeting was held on May 12, 1914 for the purpose of letting the contract for the digging of the 18x 20x
7 Feet basement under the west end of the schoolhouse and the tearing down and re-building of the chimney, also
all of the concrete work. The contract was let to E. Heathman for $208.
Georgia Hockmuth- Teacher- $65.00
Arthur Lines- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $3.00
A. Mannell- Cleaning Outhouse- $2.50
Keith Valient- Labor- $11.25
T.J Bennett- Furnace and spouting- $168.20
C.C Conner- Coal- $33.35
E. Heathman- Work- $208.00
T.C Nuzman- Lmbr and Hinges- $9.18
George Shillenger- Organ- $15.00
Bacon Drug Co.- Supplies- .75 cents
Alfred Mannell- Hauling Coal- $1.50
Joe Dick- Cobs- $2.00
Clark McKeever- Money for football- $4.35
1915- 1916
G.M Brown- Director
A.W Rings- Treasure
Alfred Mannell- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 9, 1915. Alfred Mannell was elected clerk for a three year term. It was voted
to have a eight month term of school and $600 for the budget. Motion to reseat the school building was made and
carried. Bids were received for cleaning the schoolhouse, toilets and hauling coal.
Mabel Lyons- Teaching- $60.00
Art Lines- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $3.00
Art Lives- Cleaning Toilets- $2.50
Art Lives- Hauling Coal- $8.75
Western Elevator Co.- Coal- $11.60
Farmers State Bank- Seats- $26.00
S. McComas- Painting and Cement Work- $17.25
1916- 1917
Tom McKeever- Director
Arthur Rings- Treasure
Alfred Mannell- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 14, 1916. Tom McKeever was elected director for a three year term. A seven
month school was voted with $700 allowed on budget. It was agreed by the patrons of the district to have school
made standard. Bids were received for cleaning the schoolhouse. Toilets, and hauling coal. Kirt Valiant. The lowest
bidder was given the contract.
Bernice Dale- Teacher- $50.00
Tom McKeever- Organ Stool and Cobs- $3.60
Naylor Pharmacy- Globe- $12.60
Roebke Furn. Co.- School Furniture- $30.40
Owl Hardware Store- Hardware- .90 cents
Brown and Hedge Lumber Co.- Lumber and Cement- $11.00
George Shillinger- Window Shapes- $4.23
C.C Conner- Coal- $7.38
Otto Zibell- Bought Coalhouse- $11.50
1917- 1918
Tom McKeever- Director
W.S. Brown- Treasure
Alfred Mannell- Clerk
The annual business meeting was held on April 9, 1917. W.S Brown was duly elected treasure for a three year term.
It was voted to have eight months of school and $700 for all expenses. A motion was made and seconded to raise
forty dollars for the library fond.
Lena Porterfield- Teacher- $60.00
Joe Dick- Hauling Coal- $12.50
John Brown- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $4.99
W.S. Brown- Cleaning Toilets- $2.00
C.C. Connor- Coal- $54.70
Milten Porterfield- Cobs- $2.50
B.F Sharlock - Pump Repair- $7.75
Waldon Hardware- Bell Rope- $2.05
Note: (B.F Sharlock. The plumber, was Tom McKeever’s brother in-law and had a plumbing shop in Holton until his
death. )
1918-1919
T.A. McKeever- Director
W.S. Brown- Treasure
A.N. Mannell- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 9, 1918. A.N Mannell was re-elected clerk for a three year term. It was voted
to have eight month school term and $700 for all expenses.
Lena Porterfield- Teacher- $70.00
Robert Brown- Cleaning Toilets- $1.00
Alfred Mannell- Taking census and other work- $12.00
W.S Brown- Hauling Sand and labor- $10.50
T.R Nuzman- Lumber and cement- $8.08
W.B. Keplinger- Insurance- $84.00
C.C. Conner- Coal- $50.25
Lena Porterfield- Float Expense- $8.00
Tom McKeever- Supplies- $3.75
1919-1920
T.A McKeever- Director
W.S Brown- Treasure
A.N Mannell- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 11, 1919. T.A. McKeever was re-elected director for a three year term. It
was moved and seconded to have eight months of school and raise $850 for all expenses.
Lena Porterfield- Teacher- $75.00
W.H McBroom- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $7.50
Naylor Drugs- Dictionary and Basketball- $19.90
Knopf and Weiss- Teeter board and poles- $31.95
Bacon Drug Co.- Erasers- $1.40
T. J Bennett- Labor on Furnace- $9.95
W.S Brown- Labor and Paint- $29.97
1920- 1921
T.A McKeever- Director
W.S Brown- Treasure
J.M Dick- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 9, 1920. J.M Dick was appointed clerk to fill the unexpired term of A.N. Mannnell
who has moved from the district. W.S Brown was re-elected treasurer for a three year term. It was voted to have
eight months of school and $850 expenses.
Lena Porterfield- Teacher- $85.00
G.M Brown- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $7.50
Canfield Lumber Co.- Tile and Cement- $15.00
Lula Dick- Taking Census- $2.00
Brown and Hedge Lumber Co.- Lumber- $41.75
Russell Slimmer- Fixing Drains and Cleaning outhouse- $44.50
Fair Mercantile Co.- Lamps and Brackets all complete- $9.00
1921-1922
Tom A. McKeever- Director
W.S Brown- Treasure
J.M Dick- Clerk
The annual business meeting was held on April 8, 1921. J.M Dick was elected clerk for a three year term. It was
voted to have eight months of school and an $850 budget.
Evelyn McDonald- Teacher- $75.00
W.H Black- Labor- $2.00
Art Black- Labor- $1.25
Joe Dick- Hauling Coal, Cobs and cleaning toilets- $19.09
Emahizer and Speilman- Piano- $85.00
Clark McKeever- Load of Cobs- $2.50
J.M Dick- Taking Census- $2.50
Sylvia Stolz- The Peoples War Book Atlas- $10.50
1922- 1923
T.A. McKeever- Director
W.S Brown- Treasure
J.M. Dick- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 14, 1922 at the schoolhouse. T.A McKeever was re-elected director for a three
year term. It was voted to have 7 ½ months of school and a budget of $850 for all purposes.
Evelyn McDonald- Teacher- $85.00
Russell Slimmer- Cleaning schoolhouse and toilets- $7.50
Art Black- Hauling Coal- $7.96
Frank Sharlock- Repairing Pump- $2.30
Perry Hersh- Window Glass- $4.84
T.J Bennett- Furnace Repair- $15.60
1923- 1924
Charley Knouft- Director
Rollo West- Treasure
J.M Dick- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 13, 1923. Charley Knouft was elected director for two years replacing T.A
McKeever. Rollo West was elected treasure for a three year term. A budget of $850 was voted.
Mabel Sawhill- Teacher- $70.00
Jackson Co. Grange- Coal- $9.30
Charles Knouft- Wood and Bell- $3.00
Otto Kuglin- Load of Cobs- $3.00
Roy Brown- Cleaning Outhouse- $3.00
Frank Brown- Mowing Schoolyard- $1.50
Everett Knouft- Loads of Cobs- $3.00
John McBroom- Hauling Coal- $4.37
Bernard Bros.- Coal- $9.90
Mrs. J.M Dick- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $10.00
1924- 1925
Charles Knouft- Director
John Brown- Treasure
Mrs. Joe Dick- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 11, 1924. Lorene Dick was elected clerk for a three year term. John Brown
was elected treasure for two years filling out the unexpired term of Rollo West who has resigned for business reasons.
Gertrude Tolin- Teacher- $85.00
Lorene Dick- Clerks Pay- $10.00
C.R Drummond - Hauling Coal- $2.00
Grange Elevator Cooperative- Coal- $87.40
John Brown- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $7.50
Russell Slimmer- Mowing yard, trimming hedge, and other work- $23.50
Owl Hardware Store- Lock- .40 Cents
Note: ( This evidence was the first year that a salary was paid to the clerk.)
1925- 1926
Charles Knouft- Director
John Brown- Treasure
Lorene Dick- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 10, 1925 at the schoolhouse. Charles Knauft was re-elected director for a
three year term. Eleven hundred dollars was voted for the budget.
Lena Porterfield- Teacher- $100.00
John Brown- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $7.50
Russell Slimmer- Mowing Yard and trimming hedge- $7.50
Joe Dick- Hauling Coal- $15.49
Grange Elevator- Coal- $8.40
1926- 1927
Charles Knouft- Director
John Brown- Treasure
Lorene Dick- Clerk
The annual business meeting was held on April 9, 1926. It was moved and seconded that John Brown be the treasure.
A budget of $1100 was approved.
Mary Richling- Teacher- $75.00
Russell Slimmer- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $7.00
Brown and Dick- Trim hedge and mow yard- $8.00
Grange Co. Cooperative- Coal- $73.56
Nell Brown- Washing Curtains- $1.75
Owl Hardware- Two baseballs- $1.80
Roy Brown- Cobs- $1.25
1927- 1928
Charles Knouft- Director
John Brown- Treasure
Lorene Dick- Clerk
The annual business meeting was held on April 9, 1927. Lorene Dick was re-elected clerk. A budget of $1100 was
voted for all expenses. Sam Dick was given the contract to haul coal the low bid of $1.94 ½ cent. Per ton.
Mary Richling- Teacher- $75.00
( There was no record of any expenses for this year or the following five years. There are no clerk or treasure
books for this period.)
1928- 1929
?- Director
?- Treasue
?- Clerk
Mary Richling- Teacher- ?
No Record of meeting or expenses
1929- 1930
?- Director
?- Treasure
?- Clerk
Mary Richling- Teacher- ?
No record of meeting or activities.
1930-1931
?- Director
?- Treasure
?- Clerk
Mary Richling- Teacher- ?
No Record of meeting or activities.
1931- 1932
?- Director
?- Treasure
?- Clerk
Helen Douglas- Teacher- ?
No Record of school activities.
1932- 1933
Nell Brown- Director
Otto Zibell- Treasure
?- Clerk
Helen Douglas- Teacher- ?
No Record of school activities.
1933- 1934
Nell Brown- Director
Otto Zibell- Treasure
Russell Slimmer - Clerk
The annual business meeting was held at the Carmel Schoolhouse on Friday the 26th day of May in 1933 at 2 P.M.
Otto Zibell was elected treasure and Russell Slimmer clerk. The treasurer for two years and the clerk for a three
year term. An eight month school term was voted with a budget of $ 615 for all expenses.
Helen Douglas- Teacher- $50.00
Joe Dick- Hauling Coal- $5.29
Elmer Brubaker- Coal- $8.52
Percy D. Haag- Insurance- $69.00
Lawrence Slimmer- Carrying Water- .70 cents
Harmon J. Fernkoph - Cobs- $2.00
An Aladdin Lamp- $4.75
Russell Variety Store- Supplies- $2.89L.A Slimmer and Eddie Zibell- Water- .70 Cents
Note: ( This is the first record of pupils being paid for carrying water, but could have been started anytime during
1927 and 1933 school years. The pupils were paid .35 cents a piece per month.)
1934- 1935
Mae Dick- Director
Otto Zibell- Treasure
Russell Slimmer- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on May 25, 1934. The meeting was called to order by director Nell Brown. Mrs. Mae Dick
was elected director for a three year term. It was voted to have eight months of school and adopted a budget of
$600 for all purposes.
Helen Douglas- Teacher- $50.00
Frank Brown- Clean Schoolhouse- $3.75
Frank Knouft- Mowing Yard, trimming hedge, and cleaning toilets- $2.95
Ione Lutz and Norma Slimmer- Water- .70 cents
Charles Brown- Wood- $5.25
Otto Kuglin- Cobs- $2.00
Doris Lutz- Carrying Water- .70 cents
1935- 1936
Mae Dick- Director
Hazel Dick- Treasure
Russell Slimmer- Clerk
The annual meeting was called to order by Mae Dick, Director in May of 1935. Mrs. Fred Lutz was elected treasurer
for a three year term. It was voted to have eight months of school and a budget of $550 for all expenses.
Helen Douglas- Teacher- $50.00
Russell Slimmer- Clerks pay- $10.00
Sam Dick- Plastering hall and boxing in belfry- $7.05
Russell Slimmer- Cleaning school. Mowing house and mowing yard- $7.46
O.D Freed- Coal- $24.94
Fred Lutz- Cleaning out well- $1.00
Mae Dick- Cleaning curtains- $1.00
Bill Dick- Cobs- $2.50
Owl Hardware- Supplies- $1.00
1936- 1937
Mae Dick- Director
Hazel Lutz- Treasure
Mrs. Chas. Knouft- Clerk
( No minutes found for the 1936 annual meeting.)
Margaret Conner- Teacher- $45.00
Will Dick- Cleaning Schoolhouse and mowing yard- $11.00Lloyd E. Lutz- Carrying water- . 70 cents
Fred Lutz- Wood- $2.50
O.D Freed- Coal- $34.75
Lester Dick- Wood- $2.50
Fair Store- Broom- .35 cents
1937- 1938
Mae Dick- Director
Hazel Lutz- Treasure
Mrs. Chas. Knouft- Clerk
The annual meeting was held at the Carmel School on May 28, 1937. May West, Lorene Dick and Edith Slimmer were
appointed to audit the books and were found to be correct. Mae Dick was re-elected director for another three years.
A budget of $600 for all expenses was adopted.
Ralph Thompson- Teacher- $45.00
Mrs. Chas. Knouft - Clerks Day- $10.00
J. Mesnard- Painting School house- $85.94
O.D Freed- Coal- $31.77
Donald Dick- Carrying Water- .70 cents
Duane Wilson- Carrying water- . 70 cents
Billy Wilson- Carrying water- .70 cents
Frank Knouft- Kindling- $3.00
Russell Slimmer- Wood- $3.00
Fred Lutz- Wood- $3.00
Joe Dick- wood- $3.00
1938- 1939
Mae Dick- Director
Hazel Lutz- Treasure
Mrs. Chas Knouft- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 15, 1938. Mrs. David West, Charles Brown and May West were appointed to audit
the books and were found to be correct. There were seven legal voters present. Mrs. Hazel Lutz was re-elected treasurer
for another three year term. It was voted to have eight months of school and a budget of $665.
Ralph Thompson- Teacher- $52.50
Compton World Books payment- $66.30
Hazel Lutz- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $9.00Fred Lutz- Work on well- $2.00
Lloyd Lutz- Carrying water- . 70 cents
Donald Dick- Carrying water- .70 cents
Duane Wilson- Carrying water .70 cents
Russell Slimmer- Wood- $2.00
Charles Brown- Trimming Hedge, mowing yard and cleaning toilets- $5.00
Note: ( The record books show that .70 cents was paid for carrying water. Since . 35 cents was paid to each pupil
per month, no doubt the check made out to one and he divided up with his or her co- carrier. I received my 35 cent
a few times. A nickel work went quit a way’s at that time. )
1939-1940
Mae Dick- Dir
Hazel Lutz- Treas.
Mrs. Chas. Knouft- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 14, 1939. Mrs. Charles Knouft was re-elected clerk for a three year term.
May West, Frank Knouft and Bill Dick were appointed to audit the books and were found correct. A school term of
eight months was voted with a budget of $ 700 adopted for all expenses it was decided to pay six dollars for trimming
the hedge, mowing the school yard and cleaning the toilets.
Susanna Stoll Teacher $52.50
Hazel Lutz Cleaning the school house and oiling the floor. $8.00
Charles Brown Hedge, yard and toilets $ 6.00
J.E. Smith tuning and repair of piano $3.50
A.W. Morford Coal $33.93
Dwight Bussell Carrying water $.70
Loren Porterfield $.70
Billy Wilson $.70
Donald Knouft Cobs $1.25
Fred Lutz Wood $3.00
Sam Dick Papering $15.00
Mrs. Chas Knouft Clerk’s pay $10.00
1940-1941
Mae Dick Dir
Hazel Lutz Treas.
Mrs. Chas Knouft Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 12, 1940. May West, Frank Knouft and Will Dick were appointed to Audit the
books and found them to be correct. It was voted to have Eight months of school and a budget of $ 700. A motion
was made and seconded to make new cellar doors and other repairs to the building. Mae Dick was re-elected Director
for another three year term Mae
Dick is to clean the schoolhouse and oil the floors for eight dollars. Frank Brown to trim hedge, mow yard and
clean toilets for 5.00
Nola Manuel Teacher $55.00
Mae Dick Cleaning floors and varnishing floors $8.00
Mrs. Chas Knouft Clerks pay $10.00
Frank Brown Hedge Yard and toilets $ 5.00
Bernard Mill Coal $41.19
Canfield Lumber Co. Lumber for doors $ 12.48
Donald Dick Carrying water $.70
Billy Wilson $.70
1941-1942
Mae Dick Dir
Hazel Lutz Treas
Mrs. Chas Knouft Clerk
The annual business meeting was held on April 11, 1941. Hazel Lutz was re-elected treasurer for a three year term.
May West and Mrs. Flora Bussell were appointed to audit the books and were correct. It was voted to have eight
months of school and a $ 700 budget.
Maxine Wood Teacher $52.50
Mae Dick Cleaning schoolhouse and supplies $10.78
F.E. Compton and Co. Last payment on world books $75.33
O.D. Freed Coal $42.87
Frank Rowell Cobs $2.00
Walter Bennet Pump Repair $5.80
Donald Dick Carrying water $.70
Ronald Dick $.70
Billy Wilson $.70
(I have recopied the minutes to the business meetings as close to the original as possible. All expense per month
are not listed. ) Bill Wilson
1942-1943
Frank Knouft- Director
Hazel Lutz- Treasure
Lorene Dick- Clerk
The annual business meeting was held on April 10, 1942. Eleven legal voters were present. Lorene Dick was appointed
chairman in the absence of Director Mae Dick who has moved to the Pleasant Grove District. It was voted to have
eight months of school and a budget of $1000. Frank Knouft was elected to fill out the last year of Mae Dick’s
Term Lorene Dick was elected clerk for a three year term.
Mrs. Hazel Moore Teacher $80
Mrs. Vera Singer Sub Teacher $90
Mrs. Chester Holliday Sub Teacher $90
Mrs. Aletha Utterback Sub Teacher $88
Bernice Williams Cleaning schoolhouse $10
Lorene Dick Clerks pay $10
Mildred Johnson Carrying Water $.70
1943- 1944
Mack Slimmer- Director
Hazel Lutz- Treasure
Lorene Dick- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 9, 1943 at 2 P.M. Edith Slimmer and Bernice Slimmer were appointed to audit
the books and were found to be correct. A budget if $1200 was voted and approved. Motion was made and seconded
to paper the schoolhouse and make a door to the basement from the inside. Mack Slimmer was elected director for
a three year term.
Aletha Utterback- Teacher- $110.00
Lorene Dick- Clerks Pay- $10.00
Mack Slimmer- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $11.65
O.D Freed- Coal- $14.00
Mack Slimmer- ½ Load of wood- $9.06
Perry Hersh- Wallpaper and hanging- $46.40
Walter Bennett- Furnace Repair- $7.35
1944- 1945
Mack Slimmer- Director
E.E Bussell- Treasure
Mrs. Chas. Knouft- Clerk
The annual business meeting was held on April 14, 1944 at 2 P.M. Nell Brown and Donald Knouft were appointed to
audit the books and were found to be correct. An eight month school term and a $1200 budget was approved. Mrs.
Charles Knouft was elected clerk for one year to replace Lorene Dick who has moved to Circleville. E.E Bussell
was elected treasurer for a three year term.
Mary Pitsche- Teacher- $65.00
Donald Knouft- Cleaning Schoolhouse- $15.00
Frank Knouft- Pumping out well- .26 cents
Frank Knouft- Trim Hedge and mow yard- $8.75
Bender Hardware- Sweeping Compound- $4.00
J Van Swearigan (sp ?) - Coal- $42.50
W.D Nott- Coal- $27.00
Edward Kuglin- Cobs- $3.00
Mrs. Chas. Knouft- Clerks Pay- $10.00
1945- 1946
Mack Slimmer- Director
Hazel Lutz- Treasure
May E. West- Clerk
The annual meeting was held on April 13, 1945 at 2 P.M. The books were audited by Bernice Slimmer and May West
and found to be correct. A budget of $1200 was approved with a school term of
eight months.
Hazel Lutz was elected treasurer for two years to fill out the term of E.E Bussell who is ill and moving to Holton.
The oath of office was given to May West who was elected clerk for a three year term.
No Teacher due to school being closed.
May West- Clerks Pay- $10.00
District #2- (Holton)- Three Months tuition- $21.00
District #16- (Circleville)- Three months tuition- $21.00
Russell Slimmer- Mowing yard, trimming hedge, and clean outhouses- $8.00
Hazel Lutz- Clean Schoolhouse- $1.50
Russell Slimmer- Transportation- $34.00
Ralph Hamlin- Transportation- $11.00
Maylor’s Drug Store- Clerk and treasurer books- $4.00
(Carmel school did not open fall of 1945 due to the lack of pupils. Barbara Lutz entered the Holton Grade School
as did Barbara Slimmer. The tuition of seven dollars per month for each pupil was paid by the Carmel District,
also the transportation. So ended over seventy years of continuous school in district # 28. The black and Carmel
schools served well educational needs of the young people of the community. I’m sure many happy memories can be
recalled by those pupils who spent their first eight or nine years in the school district #28. Those happy days
in the little one room school house, I hope, will never be forgotten.)
