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Minutes of Meetings of the Stake Board of Education of the St. George Stake of the Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-day Saints.

A type written copy of the minutes of the stake Board of Education was mailed to the L.D.S. Church Historians office so that this original copy could be retained at Dixie College.

- 1935 - M. M. Bentley Secy. Tres.

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MAR 13 1915

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Minutes of Meetings of the Stake Board of Education of the St. George Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Organized at the quarterly Conference held in St. George Utah, Sept. 1907.

Membership at first organization:

Elder Edward H Snow, President.

Thomas P. Cottam

George F. Whitehead

David H. Cannon

James G Bleak

David H. Morris

John T. Woodbury, Secretary.

President Snow explained that it would be the duty of the Board of Education to have a general oversight of and interest in educational affairs in the Stake, especially of the Religion Classes.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary

Sept. 22, 1907.

Board of Education met in St. George Tabernacle on Sunday Sept 22, 1907 at 4 PM. Present:

Pres. Edward H. Snow,

George F. Whitehead

David H Cannon

James GBleak

David H. Morris

and John T. Woodbury, Secretary

Pres. Snow explained that the time seemed opportune for the establishment of a Stake Academy. He spoke of the advantages of such an Institution of Learning, and the opportunities which now seemed favorable to its establish-

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ment, especially since Pres. Lyman’s remarks at Conference in which he virtually committed himself to the proposition.

On motion of David H. Cannon, it was declared the unanimous sense of the Board that the matter be presented to the High Council of this stake for their action: to be later presented to the Presiding of the Church, if the High Council shall so decide.

It was suggested by President Snow that an amusement hall could be established in connection with the Academy, and thus be able to elevate our young people and raise the standard of their amusements.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury

Secretary

Nov. 6, 1907.

Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Education held Nov. 6, 1907 at 7 P.M. Present:

Pres. Edward H. Snow, Thomas P. Cottam, George F. Whitehead, David H. Cannon, James G. Bleak, David H. Morris, & John T. Woodbury Secretary.

Prayer by Elder James G. Bleak.

President Snow stated that the Board of Education had been appointed by the High Council as a committee to finance the Stake Academy, and this meeting was called as that committee to formulate plans of procedure with a view to ascertaining what the people would do towards the establishment of a stake academy, and to report to the Presidency of the Church. The matter was discussed at length and various suggestions were made. It was decided by vote that Pres. E. H. Snow and Secretary J. T. Woodbury act as a committee to formulate a circular and have it printed for distribution, setting forth the purposes and the advantages of a Stake Academy; one copy of this circular to be left

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at each house in St. George, before the members of the committee call upon the people for subscriptions for the erection of a building; copies of the circular also to be distributed to the other settlements in the Stake. President Snow was authorized to District St. George and assign the various members of the committee to these districts for the purpose of canvassing for subscriptions for the Academy. Adjourned.

Benediction by Pres. T. P. Cottam.

John T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

June 21, 1908.

Stake Board of Education met in Tabernacle at 4 PM. all members present.

On motion of President Cannon, it was decided to open the books and receive subscriptions for the Academy Building Fund.

The Stake Presidency were authorized to apportion ⅓ of the supposed cost among the wards outside of St. George.

Adjourned.

John Woodbury,

Secretary.

[In left margin] On Nov. 1960 Albert E Miller reported that the following three men were named as assistants to the Stake Board of Education for the purpose of soliciting funds outside of St. George: David Hirschi, Rockville; Samuel Isom, Hurricane; and Edw. R. Frei Santa Clara.

Signed Mathew M. Bentley.

Sept 13, 1908.

Stake Board of Education met in the Tabernacle, St. George, Sept 13, 1908 at 4 P.M. all members present.

President Snow explained that he had sent for preliminary plans for the Academy Building, but they had been delayed and not yet received.

On motion of President Cannon the Stake Presidency were authorized to procure and approve plans for the Academy Building while at Salt Lake City this fall.

Adjourned. John T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

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December 22nd 1908.

St. George. Utah.

Stake Board of Education met at Telephone Office. All members being present; at 3 o’clock PMof Dec 22, 1908.

Pres. E. H. Snow submitted plans for the Academy Building, prepared by architect Joseph Monson; also a letter from the architect with reference to the plans presented. The original plans provided for a building with three floors, with the auditorium on the upper floor. The second plan placed the Auditorium on the middle Floor.

On motion of David H Cannon, it was decided to accept the original plans, and to submit these to the General Board of Education for their approval.

Adjourned.

John Woodbury

Secretary.

Dec. 27, 1908.

Stake Board of Education met Dec 27, 1908 at 4 pm in Tabernacle. All members were present.

Pres. E.H Snow stated that the people of Hurricane Ward had made application to have the Stake Academy located at that place. The matter was discussed by various members.

David H Morris moved that inasmuch as the committee sent to investigate the matter, consisting of Apostles F. M. Lyman and J. H. Smith had reported favorably on locating the Church Academy at St George, we refer the parties making this application to the Presidency of the Church, if they are dissatisfied with the location already decided upon. Seconded and carried unanimously.

The board decided to go on Tuesday morning Dec 29th to look up a site for the Academy Building.

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Adjourned to Tuesday Dec 29th at 9 o’clock AM.

John T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

Dec. 29th 1908.

On Tuesday, Dec 29th 1908 the Board proceeded to inspect various proposed sites for the Academy Building in the vicinity of Mt. Hope.

John T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

January 2nd, 1909.

Stake Board of Education met at Lyceum Jan 2 1909 at 11:30 AM.

Prayer by David H Cannon.

David H. Cannon moved that it be the sense of the Board that the Academy building be located on Mt. Hope, the exact location to be determined later. Seconded and carried.

Benediction by Pres. E. H. Snow.

John Woodbury,

Secretary.

Feb. 16, 1909.

Stake Board of Education met Feb. 16, 1909, at 3 P.M in Bishop’s Office, St George. Present all members but DH. Morris who was in Salt Lake City.

Prayer by Pres. E. H. Snow.

Pres. Snow submitted plans for an Academy Building, prepared by Architect Monson of Salt Lake City. He also read letters from Supt H. H. Cummings relative to the Plans submitted; and notifying the Board that $15000 would be appropriated by the Church Board of Education towards the erection of the Academy Building.

Pres. Snow was requested to write the architect relative to proposed changes in the plans and what differences in cost might be the result of the proposed changes.

Adjourned John T. Woodbury, secretary.

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Benediction by James G Bleak.

April 16, 1910

Stake Board of Education met April 16, 1910 at 6 P.M. Present:

Pres E H Snow, Thomas PCottam, DavidHCannon, James G. Bleak, D. H. Morris & John T. Woodbury. Prayer by Pres E.H. Snow.

Pres. Snow reported that he had met Supt. H H Cummings twice in Salt Lake City.

H. Morris moved that, in view of the fact that we could not teach more than two grades it be the sense of the Board that we defer the opening of the school until 1911. Seconded by Thomas P Cottam. Carried unanimously.

Supt. Cottam reported that he had ordered a steel roof to be delivered at Modena on Sept. 1, 1910. On motion of D. H. Cannon, the action of Supt. Cottam in ordering the steel roof was duly approved:

Adjourned.

Benediction by D. H. Cannon.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

May 6th, 1910.

Stake Board met May 6, 1910 at 3 PM. Present: all members but Bro Bleak, also Bishop Macfarlane.

Prayer by Pres. E.H. Snow.

Pres. E H Snow said that the meeting was called to consider the question of rock for the Academy Building.

Supt T. P. Cottam explained that he had had difficulty in getting red rock; he had a bid on the Red Rock near Al Young’s place of 15¢ per running foot; he had a bid on the white rock at Washington of 9¢ per running foot. He thot that the white rock could be

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procured cheaper than the red.

On motion of J.T. Woodbury it was decided to construct the Academy Building of gray sandstone to be procured at Washington, the rock being of the same quality as that in the Washington School Building.

Supt. T. P. Cottam was authorized to let a contract for this rock at a price not exceeding 9¢ per running foot.

The contrat heretofore let to the Webb boys was annulled, as the rock was not of proper quality and good rock could not be quarried for the price agreed upon.

Adjourned.

Benediction by Pres. D. H Cannon.

John T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

Nov. 19th 1910.

Stake Board met Nov 19th 1910 at 10 o’clock A.M. at Stake Office. Present:

Pres E. H. Snow, Thos P. Cottam, Geo F. Whitehead, David H Cannon, D. H Morris, James G Bleak and John T. Woodbury.

Prayer by Pres. D H Connon.

Supt. Cottam reported the progress of work on the building, and explained the necessity of additional funds in the near future.

Bro Morris moved that the Presidency draft a circular letter, and send out to the parties who have subscribed, asking them to pay up their subscriptions. Motion carried.

Benediction by James G. Bleak

John T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

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February 25th 1911.

Stake Board met Feb. 25th. 1911 at 10 a.m. in Stake Office. Present:

Pres. E H Snow, T. P. Cottam, Geo F. Whitehead, D. H Cannon, James G. Bleak and John T. Woodbury.

Prayer by DH Cannon.

Pres. Snow stated that the meeting had been called to arrange for financing the completion of the Building, and to consider the matter of providing a faculty for the school for the coming season.

David H Cannon made a motion that we get the Building finished, and that we open the school this year. Seconded by James G. Bleak. The motion was carried unanimously.

Communications were read regarding a Principal for the Academy:

Pres. Snow was authorized to communicate with Supt. Cummings regarding a principal, and to write regarding a music teacher.

Benediction by James G Bleak.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary

March 11, 1911.

Stake Board met March 11, 1911 at 12 M.

Present all members of the Board but Bro Morris.

Pres. EH. Snow said he had received letters from Pres. Brimhall and Bro. Woodward regarding the employment of Bro. Woodward as Principal of the Academy. Bro Woodward offered to come for $1200 and his wife to come for $60000.

He had also received a letter from Wm. Staheli regarding music in the school. Bro Staheli desired that the Board make him a proposition.

Pres. Snow was authorized to make an

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offer of $150000 for the services of Hugh Woodward as principal and his wife as teacher of Domestic Science and Domestic Art.

Pres. Snow was authorized to offer Wm Staheli the amount of $60000 as music teacher in High School and District School, conditioned on his furnishing proper references from his teachers; or, in his discretion Pres Snow was authorized to make offer to some other competent person who will fill the requirements for a music teacher.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury

Secretary.

March 31st 1911.

Stake Board of Education met March 31, 1911 at 2PM in Stake Office.

Present: Pres. E H Snow, Geo F. Whitehead D.H. Morris, Thomas P. Cottam, David H. Cannon, & John T. Woodbury.

Prayer by John T. Woodbury.

Pres Snow read letters from President G. H Brimhall and Hugh Woodward regarding the faculty for the Academy; also read letters from Wm Staheli with recommendations regarding the music work in the school.

Pres Snow was authorized to consult Supt. Cummings regarding a Principal, and to secure a Principal and a music teacher if possible.

Application of Elmer Miller for position of Principal was presented and taken under advisement.

Benediction by Pres. D.H. Cannon

John T. Woodbury

Secretary

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April 16th, 1911.

Stake Board of Education met April 16, 1911 at 4 P.M. in Tabernacle. Present all members of the Board.

President E.H Snow reported that while in the North Bro Whitehead and himself had employed Hugh Woodward as Principal of the Academy, and his wife as a teacher of Domestic Science and Domestic Arts in the School, at a salary of $160000 per year for the two, $10000 of the amount will be donated to the Academy.

Pres Snow also reported that Joseph Wm McAllister had been employed as a music teacher at a salary of $8500 a month, this amount to compensate him for services in the District Schools, the Academy and as Choir Leader.

The Presidency of the Stake were authorized to let the contract for furnishing the doors and windows for the building.

Pres Snow reported that he had made application for $1000 to furnish the Building.

Warren Cox was authorized and requested to raise $50000 among the boys for the purpose of putting in a maple floor in the Amusement Hall.

Board adjourned to Saturday, Apr. 22, 1911 at 10AM to meet at office of Presidency of Stake.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary

April 22nd 1911

Stake Board of Education met April 22, 1911, at 10 A.M.

Present: Pres E. H. Snow, Geo. F Whitehead DH Morris, and John T. Woodbury.

Prayer by Pres. E. H. Snow.

Elmer Miller was employed as a teacher in the Academy at a salary of $900

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per year. Maude R Snow was employed as a teacher in the Academy at a salary of $80000 per year.

H Morris reported that C.W. Seegmiller Jr & Duncan McArthur had each promised $5000 each after the cattle sale. He also reported that John D. Pymm had paid $10000 in cash for the Academy. Wallace Mathis was out on the drive.

Benediction by J.T. Woodbury.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

Secretary

May 6th 1911.

Stake Board met May 6th 1911, at 11 o’clock A.M.

Present: Pres. E.H. Snow, Geo F. Whitehead, D.H. Cannon, James G. Bleak and J T. Woodbury.

Pres. Snow reported that Elmer Miller had been employed as a teacher at a salary of $90000 per year and Maude R. Snow at a salary of $80000 per year. The action of the Board in employing these teachers was approved by Bros. D.H. Cannon & James G. Bleak who were not present at the previous meeting when these teachers had been employed.

Pres Snow read a letter from Supt. Cummings stating that $25000 had been appropriated towards furnishing the School Building.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury

secretary

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May 7th 1911.

Stake Board met May 7th, 1911 at 3 PM. Present: Pres E. H Snow, T.P. Cottam, D.H Cannon, D.H. Morris, and J.T. Woodbury.

Pres. Snow reported that we were very much in need of carpenters to work on the Building.

Pres. Snow reported that the following donations had been promised:

Albert C. Foremaster	$50 00
Wallace B Mathis	$150 00
Joseph T. Atkin	$50 00
Isaac C. Macfarlane	$100 00
DH Cannon	$50 00
Ephraim Foremaster	$25 00

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary

May 17th, 1911.

Stake Board of Education met May 17th 1911 at 3PM. Present:

Pres. E.H. Snow, T.P. Cottam, Geo F. Whitehead, D.H Cannon, D.H. Morris, and J.T. Woodbury.

Prayer by D.H. Morris.

Pres Snow read a letter from Principal H M Woodward relating to a music teacher.

Pres. Cannon reported that he had approached Thomas Judd and Jos. W. Webb. Bro. Webb had paid $25 00 Cash. He had also written to Benj Knell and Walter Knell. Benj Knell had paid $25 00 in cash. Addie Price promised $5000. Pres Cannon and Bro Morris reported that Benj. Blake would make up his cash subscription to $100 00.

Pres. Snow reported that Wm N. Gray had promised $25 00 on subscription.

The Board discussed the curriculum. The matter of securing a teacher of instrumental music was postponed for the present.

Adjourned. Benediction by D.H Cannon.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

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June 11, 1911.

Stake Board met June 11, 1911 at 4P.M.

Present: Pres. Snow, Cottam, Whitehead, Cannon, Morris and Woodbury.

Bro Morris reported the result of his investigations into music teachers. He said Prof. Otte could be secured for $800 00 per year, would spend 5 hours in the school and one evening a week at parties. Prof. Pack would come for $800 a year.

The matter of gymnasium and library was referred to Bros. Whitehead and Woodbury. It was suggested that they take immediate steps to secure the Encyclopedia Brittanica (11th Edition).

Supt. Cottam reported that he could get the hard finish instead of lime at a cost of $150 in labor extra. He was authorized to order a can of hard finish –

Adjourned

John T. Woodbury,

secretary

June 18, 1911.

Board met June 18, 1911. Present: all members of Board, William Staheli was present to discuss the matter of teaching music in the Academy.

D.H. Cannon moved that we offer Wm Staheli $50 00 per month to teach Band and Orchestra (4 hours a day) and play one evening in the hall room each week (action deferred) Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary

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August 13, 1911.

Stake Board met August 13, 1911 at 4PM at Tabernacle. Present:

Pres. E.H. Snow, T.P Cottam, G.F. Whitehead, D.H Morris, and John T. Woodbury also Bishops J.C. Macfarlane and James McArthur. Pres Snow reported that he had made a proposition to the City to allow the City the use of a room for a public library and gymnasium. He reported that he had purchased a Parlor Grand Steinway Piano for the Academy, and it would be shipped in the near future.

It was decided that school would open on Tuesday the 19th day of September, 1911

It was decided that the Public Library and gymnasium should be open to the public on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings.

The Tuition for the year was fixed at $1500 payable in two equal instalments at the beginning of the first and second semesters.

An announcement of the opening of the school was ordered published for distribution in the Stake.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary

Sept 14, 1911.

Stake Board met Sept. 14, 1911 at 5PM. Present:

Pres E H Snow, Cottam, Whitehead, Morris, Cannon, Woodbury, also Prin H. M. Woodward, Elmer Miller, Maud Snow, and J. Wm McAllister.

The course of study was discussed as well as the question of a piano for musical work.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

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Sept 25, 1911.

Stake Board met Sept 25, 1911 at 10 A.M. Present: all members of the Board.

Prayer by James G Bleak.

The matter of the use of the auditorium for dancing purposes by Mutuals, Sunday Schools, and other organizations was discussed, and it was decided to call together the officers of these organizations at the school building this evening at 7:30 and there discuss the matter with them.

It was suggested that it might be reasonable to pay for the music & lights and divide the next profits between the Academy and the organization having the use of the hall.

President Snow reported that on Sunday of Conference it had been decided to reduce the Entrance Fee to $1000, payable one half at the commencement and one half at the middle of the year.

It was decided to call for bids for the position of Janitor, including the work at the school and for Sunday School, Mutual, Gymnasium, and other meetings in the building. The bids were to be received before 10AM of Saturday, Sept 30, 1911.

The matter of the heating plant was discussed.

Benediction by D. H. Cannon.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

Sept 30, 1911.

Stake Board of Education met Sept 30, 1911 at 10:30 AM. Present:

Pres. Snow, Cottam, Whitehead, Bleak, Morris, Woodbury, and Cannon.

Prayer by Pres Cottam.

Bids for the position of Janitor were received as follows:

Urie Macfarlane $50 00 per month and donate

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$500 per month.

A.M. Cannon III - $47 50 per month

George T. Thompson - $5250 per month

On motion of Geo. F. Whitehead the bid of Urie Macfarlane was accepted at $5000 per calendar month, of the amount $5 00 per month will be donated to the Academy.

Pres. Whitehead was authorized to consult with Mr. Rice and see whether it would be possible to get his services as physical director and to have charge of the gymnasium.

On motion of D.H. Morris Pres Snow was authorized to order a Dall Piano at a cost of $18500 in Salt Lake City.

Benediction by J.T. Woodbury

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

Oct 30, 1911.

Stake Board met Oct 30, 1911 at 10AM. Present:

all except Bro. Bleak. Prayer by D.H. Cannon.

Bids for furnishing the Academy with 25 cords of wood were received as follows:

Jacob L. Laub - - $8.00

Wilford Knight - - - - - $7.30

It was decided to accept the bid of Wilford Knight at $730 per cord for 20 cords of wood. The wood to be measured in the rick on the ground but no green pine to be received. All the wood must be good solid wood, cedar or dry pine.

The following names were considered and it was decided to ask the parties to contribute the amounts opposite their names:

Harmon Gubler	$100 00
Willard Sorenson	50 00
Alex Macfarlane	50 00
M.L. McAllister	50 00
Angus Woodbury	50 00
John Benson	50 00
Samuel Judd	50 00

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J.B. Bracken	$20 00
Geo H Lytle	20 00
Eph Foremaster	40 00
W.O. Bentley	100 00
Emma P. Morris	100 00
J. M.S. Nixon	100 00
J. M. Moody	50 00
M M Snow	100.00
John M. Pulsipher	300.00
Chas R Worthen	50.00
Elida Snow	50 00
Ed Nelson	20 00
S.C. Hardy
Frank Hunt	25.00
Frank Winson	25.00
Arthur Crawford	25.00
C.W. Seegmiller Jr.	50.00
Duncan McArthur	50.00
Israel Neilson	10.00
Joseph W. Webb	25 00
Chris Tschantz	25 00
John M. Macfarlane
Alex B. Andrus
Walter Knell	50 00
Frank Knell	10 00
Wm A Bringhurst	50 00
Geo M. Spilsbury	200 00
Hela Seegmiller
Peter Anderson
B. F. Anderson
Albert Anderson
J. X. Gardner	30 00

Adjourned

Benediction by Pres. E H. Snow

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

Feb. 24th, 1912.

Stake Board met Feb 24, 1912 at 10A.M.

Present: Pres E. H. Snow, Thos P. Cottam, Geo F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, D. H. Morris, J. T. Woodbury.

Prayer by David H. Cannon

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Pres Snow reported that he had been to Salt Lake City and that the Board had appropriated $2500 00 as heretofore promised on the Building. Also an appropriation of $30 00 for each of the 37 extra pupils or $1110. For next year we are limited to 200 pupils and $5000 00 for all purposes.

Pres. Snow reported that the liabilities exceeded the resources by $1500 to $2000 00. The matter of raising the $2000 to liquidate the obligations was discussed and various members of the Board were designated to see some persons and solicit donations.

Adjourned to Wednesday Feb 28, 1912 at 3 P.M. Benediction by J.T. Woodbury

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

February 28, 1912.

Board met Feb 28, 1912 at 3 PM. Present: Pres. E.H. Snow, T. P. Cottam, G.F. Whitehead J.T Woodbury, D.H. Morris and David H Cannon.

Prayer by T.P. Cottam

The matter of the employment of teachers for the ensuing year was considered. T. P. Cottam moved that H.M. Woodward be engaged as Principal at $1300 00 per year, seconded by D.H. Cannon. Carried unanimously. On motion of D.H. Morris it was decided to offer David Gourley $105000 and Mr Maughan $100000 as teachers for next year, and Maude Snow at $85000

(Benediction by D.H. Morris.)

Mrs. Anna Mathis promised $10000

Bro. Seegmiller promised $5000.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

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June 21st 1912.

Stake Board met June 21st, 1912 at 2 o’clock P.M. Present:

Pres. E. H Snow, Thos P Cottam, George F. Whitehead, D.H. Morris, J.T. Woodbury, and D.H. Cannon.

Prayer by Pres E.H. Snow

Pres. Snow stated that Miss Higbee the music Teacher, had expressed her desire to be released.

Pres. Cannon moved that it be the sense of the Board that we expect Miss Higbee to fill her place in the school; but in case she decides to withdraw from the school, we must know it at once; also that the Board will uphold the music teacher employed, and give her the patronage of the school as far as it is possible.

Pres. Cottam estimated that it will cost $1500 to finish the building.

It was decided to hold a meeting of the Presidency of the Stake and the High Council with some of the leading Brethren of the Stake there to discuss ways and means of clearing the Academy of debt; this meeting will be held at 10 o’clock A.M. on Saturday June 29th, 1912.

Prayer by Pres D. H Cannon.

John T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

August 3, 1912

Board of Education met August 3, 1912 at 11AM. Present:

Pres E.H. Snow, T.P. Cottam, Geo F. Whitehead, D H Cannon, James G. Bleak, John T Woodbury and James Andrus.

On motion duly made and carried Arthur F. Miles was selected to take charge of the Books and Accounts of the Academy at a salary of $50 00 per year.

David H Morris and John T. Woodbury were

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appointed to audit the accounts for the past year.

Pres Snow was authorized to procure the necessary supplies for fitting up the rooms and departments for the Academy for the coming year.

John T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

Board of Education met Apr. 20, 1912 at 10AM at Stake Office Present Pres. E.H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, D.H. Cannon, James G. Bleak, D.H. Morris, J.T. Woodbury and H.M. Woodward.

Prayer by Pres. E. H. Snow.

Prin. H. M. Woodward reported that the following teachers had been engaged to date.

H.M. Woodward	$1300 00
Mrs. H.M Woodward	500 00
Miss Maude Snow	850 00
David Gourley	1100 00
J. Wm. McAllister	250 00
Wm Staheli	400 00
Lillian Higbee	120 00

The matter of the securing of Carl F. Eyring and Arthur Hafen was left to Pres. Snow and Principal Woodward. Also that Ann Snow be employed as assistant in Domestic Art.

Resolution.

Resolved by the St. George Stake Board of Education, that President E.H. Snow be authorized to borrow from the East St. George Ward $1540.00 and from the west St. George Ward $1244 00, without interest, payable on the demand of the respective wards when they shall need the same for the erection of ward Meeting Houses, and that he be authorized to execute notes

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in behalf of the Board for said amounts.

The Resolution was adopted by vote of the Board.

It was decided to be the sense of this Board that the City Council take the initiative steps to secure a Carnegie Library Building.

It was decided to employ Urie Macfarlane as Janitor for the coming year, at $45.00 per month, and $5 00 per month during vacation; the wards to arrange with him for their work.

Benediction by D.H. Cannon.

J.T. Woodbury.

secretary.

Oct. 14, 1912.

Stake Board of Education met at Stake Office Oct. 14, 1912, at 4 P.M.

Present: Pres. E. H. Snow, George F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, J. T. Woodbury and Prin. H.M. Woodward. D. H. Morris.

Prayer by Pres. E.H. Snow.

The matter of assistant teachers to be employed in the school was discussed.

It was decided to employ the following student teachers at the salaries stated:

Ann Snow	$20.00 per mo.
J.T. Woodbury Jr.	$20.00 per mo.
Chester Whitehead	$8.00 per mo.

The following bids were received for furnishing wood to the Academy:

E.L. Jarvis $7.50 donate 50￠

Arthur Coates $7.25

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H.S. Thompson $7.30

other bids were higher.

The bid of Arthur Coates for $7.25 per cord was accepted, to furnish 35 cords of wood for Academy, no pine or cottonwood to be accepted.

Benediction by D.H. Cannon.

John T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

Minutes of meeting of Stake Board of Education held at Stake Office Jan. 4, 1913.

Present: E.H. Snow, Thomas P. Cottam and George F. Whitehead. Excused D.H. Cannon, Jas. G. Bleak and John T. Woodbury.

On motion of Prest. Cottam H.M. Woodward was employed as Principal for another year at a salary of $1300 00 a year and David Gourley at $1100 00 per year.

Two rooms were authorized for the present for Woodwork.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

Stake Board met March 29th 1913, at 10 A.M.

Present E. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, Geo. F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, J. T. Woodbury, and Principal H. M. Woodward.

Prayer by Pres. E. H. Snow.

The matter of the faculty for the ensuing year was discussed.

On motion, the following teachers were employed for the ensuing year:

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Miss Maude Snow at a salary of $900 00 per year.

Arthur K. Hafen at $900 per yr.

Joseph K. Nicholls at $800 per year.

Miss Lucile Rogers at $800 per year.

Mrs. H.M. Woodward for Domestic Science at a salary of $500 per yr.

Joseph W. McAllister as Orchestra and Band Leader and for vocal music at a salary of $400 per year.

Miss Maimee James as Piano Teacher at a salary of $500 per yr.

Benediction by D.H. Cannon

T. Woodbury

Secretary.

Stake Board met Apr. 19, 1913, at 10 o’clock A.M. at Stake Office.

Present: Pres. E. H. Snow, Geo. F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, J. G. Bleak, D. H. Morris, J. T. Woodbury

Prayer by J. T. Woodbury.

Principal Woodward reported progress in securing a faculty.

Kenneth Kuhre was engaged as a Science Teacher at a salary of $1050.

Miss Alice Hurst was engaged as teacher in the Department of Elocution, Physical Education and English, at a salary of $920 per year

At the last meeting of the Board it was stated that miss Lucile Rogers would be engaged at a salary of $800; but since that time she has engaged elsewhere, and her engagement is cancelled.

Miss Ann Snow was engaged as teacher in the Domestic Art Science

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Department at a salary of $360 per year.

It was decided to have 300 circulars with 20 pages of reading matter and 8 cuts printed by J. R. Wallis, at a cost of $62.50.

Urie Macfarlane was engaged as Janitor at a salary of $50 per month.

Benediction by D.H. Cannon.

John T. Woodbury

Secretary.

Dedicatory Services were held in St. George Stake Academy, Sept. 14, 1913 at 4 o’clock P.M.

Present: President Joseph T. Smith, Pres. Anthon H. Lund, Dr. George H. Brimhall of the Church Board of Education; Pres. Edward H. Snow, Pres. Thomas P. Cottam, Pres. Geo. F. Whitehead, David H. Cannon James G. Bleak, John T. Woodbury, David H. Morris, David Hirschi and Arthur F. Miles, of the Stake Board of Education, Bishop David A. Smith of the Presiding Bishopric; The Faculty of the School, the Choir, and a large audience.

Prayer was offered by Bro. David Hirschi. After singing by the Choir, addresses were made by Pres E.H. Snow, Dr. George H. Brimhall, Pres. Anthon H. Lund, Pres. Joseph T. Smith, the addresses being interspersed with musical selections.

The Dedicatory Prayer was

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offered by President Joseph T. Smith, after which the services were adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

Stake Board Of Education met at Stake Office on Friday, the 5th day of Dec, 1913, at 5 o’clock P.M.

All members present in person or by Telephone.

Having under consideration the matter of support for the Public Library, the following Resolution was prepared and adopted by the Board by unanimous vote.

Resolution Pledging Support for Public Library.

Whereas the Carnegie Corporation of New York proposes to furnish the sum of $8000 for a Public Library Building in the city of St. George; provided the City Council of said City will guarantee an annual maintenance Fund of $800 for said Library; and

Whereas, the tax payers of said city have authorized an annual levy of Two mills on each dollar of the taxable property within the city for the purpose of establishing and maintaining said Library and gymnasium, and Whereas, the assessed valuation of the City is at present insufficient to raise the necessary $800 by a tax of two mills,

Now, therefore,

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Be it resolved by the Board of Education of the St. George Stake of Zion That the said Board hereby guarantees to furnish the sum of $100 annually to be used in the support of said Public Library, until such times as the Levy of two mills shall be sufficient to raise the necessary $800 to maintain said Library.

John T. Woodbury,

Clerk

February 13, 1914.

Stake Board met Feb. 13, 1914 at: 7:30 P.M.

Present; Pres. E.H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, Geo. F. Whitehead, David H. Cannon, James G. Bleak, David H. Morris and John T. Woodbury, also, Gen. Supt. Horace H. Cummings.

Supt. Cummings said: The Stake Board should meet once in three months. He had visited the Academy. Miss Snow is a good teacher and should counsel with the girls as matron. Principal Woodward is ill. Laboratories are good and up to date.

Stereopticon would be useful or Bellopticon. Grounds in good condition. An inventory should be made of all books and apparatus. Accounts are well kept. Faculty are doing well. General Board authorizes the Academy to institute a missionary course. It will increase the appropriation. A course has been outlined for this work. At least twenty must take course.

The C credits of the school would

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be accepted anywhere.

Possible Principals:

Guy C. Wilson

Ernest Bramwell

McClellan

Thomas Romney

Members of Faculty should have certificate to teach.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

Feb. 25, 1914

Board of Education met Feb. 25, 1914, at 2 P.M.

Present: Pres. E.H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, George F. Whitehead, David H. Cannon, James G. Bleak, David H. Morris and John T. Woodbury

Prayer by Pres. T. P. Cottam.

Pres. Snow reported that he had not yet been able to definitely decide on a principal for the Academy.

The following teachers were suggested for the ensuing year, at the salaries named:

David Gourley	$1200.00
Maude R. Snow	1000.00
Arthur K. Hafen	950.00
Ann Snow	500.00

On motion of D.H. Morris the Board decided to offer the above named teachers the salaries set opposite their names.

Benediction by Pres. D.H. Cannon

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury.

secretary.

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April 27, 1914

Stake Board met April 27, 1914 at 4 P.M.

Present: E. H. Snow, George F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, D. H. Morris and John T. Woodbury. Prayer by D. H. Morris.

President Snow reported that he had employed H. M. Woodward as Principal at a salary of $1450.

Caleb Haws	900
Miss Mansfield	950
Miss Cusworth, music	600
Parley White, science	1100
Jos. Wm McAllister, music	470
John T. Woodbury Jr.	700
Mrs. Emily Woodward	500

Urie Macfarlane, Janitor	450

Benediction by D. H. Cannon

Adjourned. J T. Woodbury

Secretary.

Feb. 15, 1915.

Stake Board met Feb. 15, 1915, at 10 A.M.

Present: Pres. E. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, George F. Whitehead, David H. Cannon, J.T. Woodbury.

Prayer by Thos P. Cottam.

Pres. Snow stated that the meeting had been called to consider a Principal for the coming year.

On motion of David H. Cannon it was decided to employ Hugh M. Woodward as Principal for the coming year at a salary of $1600.00.

Benediction by D.H. Cannon.

Adjourned.

T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

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March 15, 1915.

Stake Board met Mar. 15, 1915 at 2 P.M.

Present: Pres. E. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, George F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, J. T. Woodbury and Principal H. M. Woodward.

Prayer by T. P. Cottam.

Principal H. M. Woodward reported a partial list of teachers for next year.

The following persons were suggested by the Principal, and authorized by the Board:

David Gourley	$1200.00
Jos. K. Nicholls	1150.00
Miss Chloe Palmer	1000.00
Vern Greenwood	1000.00
Arthur K. Hafen	900.00
George A. Haws	1100.00
Emily Woodward	500.00
Ann Snow	500.00
Ida Miles	200.00

Adjourned

Benediction by D. H. Cannon

T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

April 2, 1915

April 2, 1915 7:30 P.M. Stake Board of Education met at Bishop’s office.

Present E. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, Geo. F. Whitehead, David H. Morris, John T. Woodbury and Principal H. M. Woodward of the Stake Academy.

President Snow and Whitehead were authorized to employ Levi N. Harmon as Band and Orchestra Leader, Piano teacher, etc., If in their judgment it appears advisable.

Adjourned. John T. Woodbury

Secretary.

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Sept. 2, 1915.

Stake Board met Sept. 2nd, 1915 at 3 P.M.

Present: Pres. Edw. H. Snow, Geo. F. Whitehead, D. H. Morris, J. T. Woodbury, Principal H. M. Woodward Principal Woodward stated that he had canvassed the town and had plenty of boarding places at $3.00 to $3.50 per week. He explained the necessity of keeping up the enrollment from St. George. The town was divided into districts, and members of the Board and others were appointed to visit the Districts in the interest of the Academy.

Thomas P. Cottam, east of 2nd East street

D.H. Morris between 1st and 2nd East.

E.H. Snow between main and 1st E.

H.M. Woodward between main and 1st west.

Geo. F. Whitehead between 1st and 2nd W.

W.O. Bently Jr. between 2nd and 3rd W. Albert E. Miller, west of 3rd West.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

Dec. 5, 1915.

Stake Board of Education met on Sunday, Dec, 5, 1915, at 4 P.M. Present Edw. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, Geo. F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, D. H. Morris, Edw. R. Frei, David Hirschi, and John T. Woodbury. Also present Principal H. M. Woodward.

Principal Woodward reported that there are now in the Academy, 90 classes; 290 regular students, and a total enrollment of 340. He reported the conditions of the school as good.

Prof. Cowles of the U. of U. had inspected the work at the Academy and reported

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it in good condition.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury, Secretary.

Dec. 26, 1915.

Board of Education met Dec. 26, 1915, at 4 P.M. in Academy Building. Present: Edw. H. Snow, T. P. Cottam, G.F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, D. H. Morris, A. F. Miles, H. M. Woodward, and John T. Woodbury. Also present Wm. O. Bently Jr. and James McArthur.

President Snow explained the advantages of, and opportunities for a normal college in St. George.

On motion of D.H. Morris the Executive Committee were authorized to make application for a Church Normal College.

The Board agreed to stand by the Executive Committee in getting the necessary building for the Normal College, should one be obtainable.

Adjourned,

John T. Woodbury, secretary.

Jan. 5, 1916,

Stake Board of Education met Jan. 5, 1916, at 3. P.M. Present: Edw. H. Snow. T. P. Cottam, G. F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, D. H. Morris, J. T. Woodbury and Albert E. Miller.

The Board decided to have estimates prepared of the cost of a building 50 ft. by 70 ft., with the idea of using the room above for a gymnasium, and the lower part for a swimming pool and shop rooms, etc. The present auditorium could then be used for an assembly hall and a dance hall.

Adjourned,

John T. Woodbury, Secretary.

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Feb. 17, 1916.

Stake Board of Education met Feb. 17, 1916, at 3 P.M. at Stake Office. Present: E. H. Snow, T. P. Cottam, G. F. Whitehead, D. H. Morris, J.T. Woodbury, and Prin. H.M. Woodward

Prayer by Pres. D. H. Cannon.

President Snow stated that a letter had been received from Arthur Winter, Secretary Church Board of Education, stating that the appropriation for the Academy for 1916-1917 will be $11,400; and $2000 additional provided the training school shall be established. The letter also stated that the Tuition Fees for High Schools hereafter, will be $1500 per year; for Colleges, $2500 per year. Also, that no deficit will be allowed in the future.

A letter from Supt. H. H. Cummings was read, stating that Training might be given next year, provided that at least 20 students will attend and take 2nd year College.

Prin. Woodward discussed the prospects of the school for next year; especially the conditions which will make sure a successful two years of College work.

Benediction by D. H. Morris.

Adjourned,

John T. Woodbury, Secretary.

March 5, 1916,

Board of Education met March 5, 1916, At 4 P.M. in Academy Building. Present: E. H. Snow, T. P. Cottam, G. F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, D. H. Morris, Samuel Isom, David Hirschi, E. R. Frei, J.T. Woodbury, and Prin. H. M. Woodward

Prayer by Elder D.H. Cannon.

Pres. Snow explained that Musical

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Instructor L. N. Harmon Jr. had been released.

The prospects for the establishment of a normal college and training school were discussed. The outlook was very favorable, Total present enrollment 336.

Benediction by Elder T.P. Cottom

Adjourned,

John T. Woodbury, secretary.

March 15, 1916.

Stake Board of Education met on Thursday March 15, 1916, and 6 P.M Present: Prest. Edw. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, Geo. F. Whitehead, David H. Cannon, David H. Morris, John T. Woodbury, and Prin. H.M. Woodward. Also Present Gen. Supt. H.H. Cummings, and Prest. G.H. Brimhall of the B.Y.U.

Prayer by Elder Thos. P. Cottam.

Supt. Cummings explained the special purpose of his visit to be to investigate the conditions of the School with reference to its expansion into a Normal College. He had visited the teachers at their work, and reported the school well organized and fulfilling its mission. He stated that all teachers must be certificated, and that they should sign the regular printed contract. Plans for any new buildings must be approved by the General Board.

All Principals should be present at the annual Church School Teacher’s Conferences. Their expenses in excess of $2500 should be paid by the local Board.

Pres Brimhall said the school is strong in good clean work, and in high grade discipline.

Requirements for a Normal school.

4 years of High School for Entrance.

60 Hours of College work.

Training in Educational subjects.

Practice in teaching and review of common school subjects. Training school.

Teachers of standard college training.

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Library of 5000 volumes, and suitable Labrotory.

Supt. Cummings and Prest. Brimhall stated that they would recommend to the General Board that the School here be allowed to put in training, and two years of Normal work. They advised that the Local Board proceed immediately to secure a faculty for the Normal College.

Adjourned to Mar. 16, 1916, at 4 P.M.

Benediction by D. H. Cannon.

John T. Woodbury, secretary

March 16, 1916,

Stake Board met on Friday, Mar. 16, 1916, at 4 P.M. as per adjournment, at Academy Building.

Present: Pres. E. H. Snow, T. P. Cottam, G. F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, D.H. Morris J. T. Woodbury, and Principal H. M. Woodward. Prayer by Pres. E. H. Snow.

Pres. Snow explained the object of the meeting to be to devise ways and means for erecting the new building for the college and the swimming Pool. The matter was discussed at length.

Adjourned to Saturday, March 18, 1916, at 7:30 P.M. Benediction by D. H. Morris

John T. Woodbury, secy.

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Mar. 18, 1916 7:30 P.M.

Board of Education met Mar. 18, 1916, at 7:30 P.M. Present E. H. Snow, T. P. Cottam, G. F. Whitehead, D. H. Morris, J. T. Woodbury, and Prin. H. M. Woodward.

Plans for the Gymnasium and Swimming Pool were discussed. Also, plans for raising money for the building were discussed.

It was decided to send the opera Robin Hood to Cedar, Parowan, Beaver and Milford.

Adjourned

John T. Woodbury

secretary

April 12, 1916, 4 P.M.

Stake Board of Education met Apr. 12, 1916 at 4 P.M. Present, E. H. Snow, T. P. Cottam, Geo. F. Whitehead, D.H. Morris, John T. Woodbury, and Principal H. M. Woodward.

Plans for the ensuing year were discussed. The following teachers were recommended by the Principal for employment next year:

H.M Woodward. Principal	$1600.00
Mrs. H. M. Woodward	600.00
Daved Gourley	1200.00
Jos. K. Nichols	1200.00
Erastus Romney M. A.	1200.00
Stanley Wanlass M. A.	1100.00
Vasco M. Tanner M. A.	1050.00
A. K. Hafen	1100.00
Maude R. Snow	1100.00
Louis Boyle or Knapp M. A	1200.00
J. W. Mc Allister	720.00
Earl Bleak	400.00
May Ward M. A.	800.00
Belle Benson	80.00

The above teachers were approved by the Board.

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Teachers for Training Schools:

J. T. Woodbury Jr.	$450.
Karl Snow	240.
Guy C. Hafen	300.
Pearl R. Chipman	400.
Miss Evans	400.
Annie Atkin	40.
Mishie Seegmiller	40.

The above teachers were approved by the Board.

Adjourned.

T. Woodbury

secretary.

April 17, 1916, 2 P.M.

Stake Board of Education met Apr. 17, 1916 at 2 P.M. Present, E. H. Snow, T. P. Cottam, G. F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, D. H. Morris, Edw. R. Frei, and J. T. Woodbury and Prin. H. M. Woodward. Prayer by E. R. Frei. Plans for the gymnasium and swimming pool were discussed; also methods of raising funds for the erection of the building.

The Board decided unamimously to employ David Gourley to supervise the erection of the Gymnasium and swimming pool, at $90.00 per mo, ⅓ donated.

It was decided to meet the cattle men on Wednesday, Apr. 19, at 4 P.M.

Brother Woodward was authorized to employ Bro. Gourley as superintendent at $90.00 per month, provided that one third of the amount be donated.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

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May 4, 1916. May 5, 1916.

Stake Board of Education met May 4, 1916, at 4 P.M. Present, Pres. E. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam. George F. Whitehead, David H. Cannon, David H. Morris, John T. Woodbury, Prin. Hugh M. Woodward.

Prin. Woodward reported the result of the opera “Robin Hood”, showing that a small amount remained after paying expenses. He reported that 1200 circulars of 70 pages would cost $160. Prin. Woodward was authorized to have published 1200 circulars at a cost of $160 for school year 1916-1917. Begin Sept. 11, 1916, close May 4th, 1917.

The circular itself was considered by the Board and approved.

H. Morris was appointed to take charge of the work of canvassing for subscriptions for the gymnasium building, and allow him $50.00 It was decided that the subscription lists be filed in the Bank, and copies furnished to Superintendent Gourley.

It was decided that Urie Macfarlane and Hubert Macfarlane be employed on the building at a salary of $50. 00 per month, provided that each one donate $50 to the building. Benediction by D. H. Cannon.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

Stake Board met May 5, 1916, at 4 P.M. as per adjournment. Present, E. H. Snow, T. P. Cottam, G. F. Whitehead, D.H. Cannon, D. H. Morris ^David Hirschi/ H. M. Woodward, David Gourley, ^and/ John T. Woodbury, also architect Fetzer. The location and plans for the gymnasium were discussed at length.

Adjourned to May 7, 1916, at 4 P.M.

John T. Woodbury, Secy.

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38 May 7, 1916 July 14, 1916

Stake Board met May 7, 1916, at 4 P.M. as per adjournment. Present E. H. Snow, T. P. Cottam, G. F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, D. H. Morris, H. M. Woodward, David Gourley, James Mc Arthur, Wm. O. Bentley Jr. and J.T. Woodbury.

On motion of D. H. Cannon it was decided by unanimous vote that the building be increased in height in accordance with suggestions of Architect Fetzer, and that its location be changed, and that it be placed north of the present Academy Building facing East on Main Street.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

Secy.

July 14, 1916.

Stake Board met at Stake Office. July 14,1916, at 10:30 A.M. Present, Pres. E. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, Geo. F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, D. H. Morris, J. T. Woodbury, and Supt. David Gourley. Prayer by J. T. Woodbury.

Supt. Gourley reported the work done on the building to date on donation, etc. The matter of getting in the lumber for the Academy building was considered.

Benediction by Thos. P. Cottom.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

secretary.

Sept. 4, 1916.

Board of Education met Sept. 4, 1916. Present D. H. Cannon. D. H. Morris, G. Whitehead, E. H. Snow, Principal Woodward, T. P. Cottam, J.T. Woodbury. Prayer by G. F. Whitehead.

It was decided to continue Bro Gourley as Supt. of the Build-

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Sept. 4, 1916. Oct. 15, 1916. Oct. 19, 1916

ing for the present.

Principal Woodward reported that Mr. Van Buren would not be with us this year. Bro. Woodward was authorized to fill the vacancies. John Findlay made application to be permitted to attend the parteis. Action in the matter was post poned.

Benediction by Pres. Cottam.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury

Sec’y.

Stake Board met Oct. 15, 1916. 4 P.M. Present : E.H. Snow, T. P.Cottam, G. F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, and J.T. Woodbury.

Miss Zella Judd appeared and asked that she be permitted to attend the parties. A. E. Miller also spoke for Miss Judd. The matter was discussed at length. no action taken.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury,

Secretary.

Stake Board met Oct. 19, 1916, at 3 P.M. in Stake Office, St. George. Present: Pres E. H. Snow, T. P. Cottam, Geo. F. Whitehead, D. H. Cannon, D. H. Morris, J. T. Woodbury.

Prayer by T. P. Cottam.

The request of Miss Zella Judd to be permitted to attend the parties in the Academy was taken up and considered.

It was decided by unanimous vote that the following be adopted:

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March 15, 1917

Stake Board of Education met March 15, 1917, at 3 P.M. Present: Pres. E.H Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, George F. Whitehead, David H. Cannon, David H. Morris + J.T. Woodbury, and Principal H.M. Woodward. Prayer by Thos. P. Cottam. Principal Woodward reported that Dr. Hall and his wife would come back next year at a salary of $1200. per year. Dr. Hall for science and Mrs. Hall for Domestic science. Pres. Cannon moved that Dr. + Mrs. Hall be employed at the salary above indicated. Carried.

Pres. Snow reported that the Presidency of the church had appropriated $7000 to assist in completing the Gymnasium Building.

The Secretary was instructed to ask the President of the Standard Body to furnish the Board with a copy of the Financial Report for the year.

The Executive Committee was authorized to go ahead and finish the Building.

Benediction by D. H. Cannon.

Adjourned.

John T. Woodbury, secretary.

April 27, 1917,

Stake Board of Education met in Stake Office April 27, 1917, at 3 P.M.

Present: Pres. E. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, George F. Whitehead, David H. Cannon, J.T. Woodbury, + Prin. H. M. Woodward.

The Principal submitted a list of teachers for next year, with proposed Salaries:

H.M. Wooward, Principal,	$1600.
David Gourley	1300.
J.H. Nicholes	1300.
Erastus S. Romney	1300.

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Louis F. Bayle	$1300.
Kimball Young	1225.
Maude R. Snow	1150.
John T. Woodbury Jr.	1150.
Vasco M. Taumer	1150.
Stanley Wanless	1150.
May Ward	1000.
Lyle Lindsay	800.
J. Wm McAllister	720.
Emily T. Woodward	600.
Earl J. Bleak	500.
Philip Barkdull	400.
Guy Hafen	370.
Karl N. Snow	320.
Camilla Woodbury	120.+ fees
Nettie Whitehead	fees.
Annie Atkin	60.
Ernest Hall + Wife	1200.
Total salaries	$18715.
Janitor. estimated	800.
Fuel.	400.
Light	250.
Grand total	$20165.

The list was considered and approved by the Board, and the Principal was authorized to employ them.

The compensation of arthur F. Miles, Treasurer, was fixed at 4100. per year.

Benediction by D. H. Cannon,

Adjournedt.

John T. Woodbury, secretary.

Sept. 4, 1917,

Board met at Stake office at 10 AM. Present: Pres. E.H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, George F. Whitehead, David H. Cannon + John T. Woodbury. Also, present Prin. H. M. Woodward, David Gourley, Jos. K. Nicholes, & Erastus S. Romney. The matter of finishing the gymnasium was discussed, and means of

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raising the necessary funds were considered. It was decided that the funds derived from parties be applied on the Building Fund.

On motion of Pres. Cannon, the Presidency of the Stake and Principal Woodward and his Counselors were authorized to make necessary rules and regulations for the parties, and to appoint some one to take charge there.

Prin. Woodward explained the changes in the faculty made since the circular was published, Mr. Eugene Stewart takes the place of Mr. Boyle; and Arthur K. Hafen take the place of Kimball Young.

Benediction by Thos. P. Cottam.

Adjourned.

J.T. Woodbury, Secretary.

May 27, 1918.

Board met at Stake office.

A motion was presented and adopted by which the name of the St. George Stake Academy was changed to Dixie Normal College.

The Secretary was instructed to notify Superintendent Horace H. Cummings of the change in name.

Adjourned,

John T. Woodbury, secy.

Note. Notice of above change in name was mailed to Supt. H. H. Cummings, at Salt Lake City, Utah, May 27, 1918.

J.T. Woodbury, secretary

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August 18th 1920.

Stake Board met August 18, 1920 at 2 P.M. Present: President E.H. Snow Thos. P. Cottam, George F. Whitehead and JohnT. Woodbury. Other members excused.

The matter of a teacher for wood work was discussed, and Ellis J. Pickett was selected and approved.

Pres. Nicholes reported the expenditure of funds during the summer.

The matter of regulations for the swimming pool was under discussion, and campaign in behalf of the College before its fall opening was considered. Home missionaries and ward teachers were suggested to aid in the work.

Adjourned.

J.T. Woodbury, secretary.

January 18, 1922.

Stake Board met in office of Pres. J. K. Nicholes of the Dixie Normal College. Present of the Board: Pres. E. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, George F. Whitehead, David H. Cannon, Edw. R. Frei, and John T. Woodbury, Also present Stephen L. Richards, Church School Commissioner of Education, and Pres. Joseph K. Nicholes of the College.

Commissioner Richards explained that the Church School Commision had been laboring to formulate a definite school Policy and to this end it had been decided that the Church would maintain a number of Junior Colleges, in locations thought to be suitable; but to leave the

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High School work mostly to the State. In places where large high schools are maintained the Church plans to maintain seminaries, in which only Theological subjects will be taught.

St. George had been thought to be a suitable place for a Junior College, for three special reasons:

1st. It has a suitable climate.

2nd. It has the building already erected.

3rd. It is a Temple City.

The idea is to eliminate the high school work from the Dixie College gradually, dropping one year of high school each year for a period of three years, and at the end of that time to do only Junior College Work.

The Board Considered the matter with the idea of determining, if possible, the best means of making the change, without working unnecessary hardships, or doing injury to the educational interests of the County.

Adjourned to 3 P.M. tomorrow.

John T. Woodbury, secretary.

Jan. 19, 1922,

Stake Board met as per adjournment at 3 P.M. Jan. 19, 1922, Same persons present as at previous session, except D.H. Cannon, who was absent.

Discussion of the means of making the necessary change to a Junior College basis was continued.

The matter being submitted to the Board, it was decided by unanimous vote, to accept the suggestion of the Church

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Jan. 19, 1922 (cont’d)

Commission, and make the adjustment to Junior College work, by the end of the three years as suggested.

Commissioner Richards suggested that it might be well to change the name from Dixie Normal College to Dixie Junior College: but no formal action was taken on this matter.

Adjourned.

J.T. Woodbury, secretary.

January 21, 1923.

Stake Board met at 4 P.M in Tabernacle. Present: Pres. Edw. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, David H. Cannon, David H. Morris, John T. Woodbury. Also Pres. J.K, Nicholes of the College.

It was decided to release Pres. Nicholes at the end of this school year, and to give him a leave of absence from the school for a period of one year. This action was taken at his request, in order that he might obtain his Master’s Degree.

It was decided to offer the position of President to Edgar M. Jensen, M. A., who is at present Principal of the Woodward School.

Adjourned,

J.T. Woodbury, Secretary,

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Stake Board of Education met on Tuesday April 23, 1923 at 10 AM in connection with Commissioner Stephen L. Richards of the Church Board of Education.

The Dixie College was formally transferred from the Stake Board of Education to a new Board of Trustees made up as follows:

Pres. E. H. Snow, as President of the Board; Thomas P. Cottam, Vice-President; Edgar M. Jensen as Secretary; George F. Whitehead, Wm O.Bentley, Pres. Dr. Joseph McGregor of Beaver; Pres. W. J. Henderson of Panguitch, Pres. Wm Seegmiller of Kanab.

An Executive Committee will consist of the members of the Board from St. George Stake.

The Stake Board of Education will still function, and will have charge of the following work:

Religion Class Work Teacher Training Work + Church Seminaries.

Adjourned,

J.T. Woodbury, secretary

Members present at final session Pres. E. H. Snow, Thos. P. Cottam, D.H. Morris, Edw. R. Frei, and J.T. Woodbury.

J.T. Woodbury, secretary.

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Minutes of Dixie College Executive Committee Board Meeting held June 30-27 at 10 A.M. at Dixie College.

Pres. Edw. H. Snow presided and the following were present: Jos. K. Nicholes, WM O. Benthey, and Walter Cannon.

Business was transacted as follows:

On working out the rental fee to be charged the Washington County School district for the year 1927-28, It was proposed that the fee be $3,000.00, that the County furnish five teachers (this being three-fourths of a teacher less than the actual number needed to handle Ninth and Tenth Grade students) and the Dixie College to furnish rooms for the Ninth + Tenth Grade students and also the Third and Fifth Grade students of the training school. Pres. Snow, Nicholes, and Cannon voted in favor of the proposition, Bentley did not vote. Edw. R. Frei was also present as a representative of the County Board. Note: All Laboratory fees go to the respective department for which fees are charged.

By majority vote, the Committee decided to stand by Pres. Jenson’s proposal of $2,500.00 per year rental from the County for the past two years.

By unanimous vote of those present tuition was raised from $18.00 to $20.00 for our High School students and from $25.00 to $28.00 for College students.

Consensus of opinion, in regard to County registration, was that the County continue to handle the registration of Ninth and Tenth Grade students.

Mathew M. Bentley, Sec’y.

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Minutes of Dixie College Executive Committee Board Meeting held Friday July 22-27 at Dixie College.

Joseph k. Nicholes, WM O. Bentley and Walter Cannon were present.

The three following propositions regarding teachers on leave of absence were accepted:

Teachers away for one year get one - half pay.
Teachers away for two quarters get one half pay while away.
Teachers away for the summer and one quarter (spring or fall) receive their regular salary for the year (half pay for the six months while away).

Opinion of Pres. Snow would favor the above, according to his letter of July 15-27 addressed to Pres. Nicholes.

Minutes copied by Mathew M. Bentley who received them in note form from Pres Joseph K. Nicholes.

Mathew M. Bentley

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Aug. 27, 1927, Saturday.

This morning I was invited into the meeting of the Washington County Board of Education.

This Board discussed the advisability of a uniform tuition (highschool) of $20 in harmony with the College catalogue for senior high school. A $20 tuition was adopted.

The College was requested to register the County high school students at the County risk. Notes to be permitted.

The County Board asked for an explanation of the $3000 rental charge by the College. The explanation was made and liberally discussed. In the afternoon, following the morning session of this meeting, County Chairman, Leo A Snow, informed me of the pleasure of the may meeting with the Board and he said the “Country Board stands squarely behind the College”, meaning that our request had been unanimously accepted.

Joseph K. Nicholes

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Minutes of the Dixie College Executive Board Meeting held at the College Building, Tuesday Nov 22-27 at 3:30 P.M.

The following were present:

Edw. H. Snow, Chairman.

Joseph K. Nicholes

WM O. Bentley

Walter Cannon

A tentative Balance Sheet, to date, was submitted by the secretary, and a balance of $90.16 has shown as being available for items over and above our budgeted expenses and present liabilities.

The members present unanimously voted that our scholarship funds be invested only in A-1 Investments (e.g. Local Bldg. Society) and not be lent to individuals.

Pres. Nicholes was granted permission to sign for the Dixie College a note whereby Evelyn Thurston could borrow not more than $500.00, provided that Miss Thurston would return to the Dixie College next winter and that Paul Thurston would also sign the note.

Mathew M. Bentley Sec’y.

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Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board meeting held at the Dixie College office on Jan 12, 1928 at 3 P.M.

Pres. Edw. H. Snow presiding.

Other members were present as follows:

Adam S. Bennion

Joseph K. Nicholes

Heber J. Meeks

Willard Jones

Walter Cannon

President Snow stated that our meeting was called largely to hear what Supt. Bennion had to say. Pres. Nicholes was asked for a report, by the Superintendent. A written one had not been prepared, but Pres. Nicholes reviewed our building program and our attempt to meet the economic needs of our students, by preparing them for other fields of work than that of teaching. As a future project, he stated that he would like to have a creamery built and operated in connection with our farms, maintaining twelve to thirty cows as a basis for the creamery.

Pres. Nicholes stated to Supt. Bennion that $10,000 was the estimated cost of a second story addition to our new building and an additional $2,000 should cover the cost of equipping it. Pres. Nicholes in answer to Supt. Bennion’s question, stated that the school would find a way of equipping the building if the church would furnish the $10,000. for erection costs.

Supt. Bennion asked for our budget for next year; this was furnished by Pres. Nicholes.

Supt. Bennion stated that this was the opportune time to add the second story to the Agriculture Engineering Building, also that we ought to purchase a roadway on the north side of the building. He asked that we submit findings on the cost

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of the second story plus the piece of ground for the roadway, along with our budget. He asked, whether the ideals of our students were crystalized along the lines of right living . Pres. Nicholes answered, “yes”; it being the responsibility of our Theology Department, the office, and the Committee on Scholarships and Attendance.

Supt. Bennion asked pres. Meeks and Jones for their reactions toward the Dixie College. Pres. Jones stated that their (the Nevada) students and people were becoming interested in our school. Pres. Meeks said that their (Kane Co.) students were going to Cedar City more than formerly because of the road over the mountain to Cedar + the seminary's being there. At Kanab there had been a feeling against the Dixie College a few years ago due to the actions of our basketball team and their attitude being such as to win the game at any price.

In answer to question by Pres. Nicholes Supt. Bennion stated that our teachers of college subjects ought to have master degrees; and those not having such should be work to get them. He thought our library facilities were above average and would give us no trouble if we were under inspection.

Supt. Bennion stated that in his judgment Pres. Nicholes was giving fine service in his positions here.

Mathew M. Bentley Sec’y.

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Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board meeting held March 26-28 at 5:30 P.M. at Dixie College.

Pres Edw. H. Snow presiding.

Other members present were Joseph K. Nicholes, WM O. Bentley and Walter Cannon.

The purpose of the meeting was to consider the budget for the year 1928-29, which had been approved by the L.D.S Commission on Education, and which provided for a special appropriation of $12,435.17 but for $1000 less maintenance than was received for the present year.

The physical plant, including a heating system for the new building, was talked of with a view of estimating the expense that would be necessary to add the second story to the new building. It was hoped that the building and heating system could both be paid for with an expenditure not to exceed $10,000.

In the matter of salaries, it appeared that no raise could be made and that possibly a cut would have to be made in our numbers. This to be in some department where our teachers were most numerous for the work to be done; this would possibly ^be/ in vocal music.

It was decided that the board would meet again on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. and go over the plans on the Building and other problems.

Mathew M. Bentley, Sec’y.

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Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board meeting held at Dixie College office March 30, 1928 at ^5/ P.M.

Pres. Edw. H. Snow presiding.

Other members present were Jos. K. Nicholes, WM O Bentley, Walter Cannon, and the architect for the new building D.O. Woodbury.

Our budget for next year was discussed with the possibility of employing A. M. Woodbury. It was decided that this could be done only on condition that the county could make some change in its teaching force and thus provide for his employment.

Pres. Nicholes presented some figures on cost and dementions for a hot air heating system for the new Bldg. This plan of heating it appeared to be most favorable. $635.00 had been quoted for a plant F.O.B. St. George. The price of several of the building materials such as brick, adobes, windows, cement etc was reviewed. Those present were in favor of going ahead with the building as soon as possible, especially the getting of materials on hand. This would relieve the rush during the few summer months available for construction.

Pres. Nicholes and Bentley, who expected to make a trip to Salt Lake City during the next week, were empowered to do all things necessary towards expediting the construction of the building under consideration.

Those members present went to the site of the proposed open-air dancing pavilion and discussed plans for its erection.

Mathew M. Bentley Sec’y.

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Minutes of the Executive Committee (of Dixie College Board of Trustees) meeting held Sunday Dec. 30-28. The Committee consisting of Pres. Edw. H. Snow, Pres. Jos. K. Nicholes, W.O. Bentley + Walter Cannon, decided not to continue the employment of teachers who fail to pay their tithing. This decision is considered to be in harmony with the past efforts of the Board and in Harmony with the request of the present General Church Board of Education and the Commissioner of Education; therefore, it shall be effective for the year 1928.

The above minute was given to the secretary Jan 2-29.

Mathew M. Bentley, Secy.

Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting of Dixie College, held at Dixie College office Sept. 14, 1929 at 5:00 P.M.

Pres. Edw. H. Snow, presiding.

Other members present were Jos. K. Nicholes, W.O. Bentley. and Walter Camron.

Pres. Snow asked whether our summer expenditures were within our budget and was answered in the affirmative.

Pres. Snow asked if R.U. Macfarlane was paid the year round and why our lawns were in such poor shape. He, Pres. Snow, thought that we ought to keep the grounds in better shap. He stated that those present should see what they could do by way of purchasing Clark Watson’s Johnson spring for use on this block. Pres. Snow suggested that an option be taken on the water and then have the matter taken up with the First Presidency.

In answer to question, he thought $2000.00 ought to be enough to offer.

The question of lifting water from

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a well was discussed and it was thot best to investigate the cost of pumping and its feasibility.

Pres. Snow stated that we ought not to put another dollar on the farm. Pres. Nicholes stated that we had spent money on the farm that we could not have collected anyother way. Pres Snow was opposed to spending any more “U.S.” money on the farm. It was stated that the state held a mortgage on the farm + it was not definitely known whether the state mortgage was still in force or whether it had been released. Pres Nichole thot that the farm was representative of the farm conditions in the county and that other farms would show the same results should farmers be allowed the wages we have paid, $6.00 per day for man and team. Pres. Snow questioned the policy of the School expending money for experimental purposes on a farm, this being a state function.

Pres. Nicholes wanted to know what to do until it was disposed of. It was suggested that we sent it to some one wanting to grow plow crops. Pres. Nicholes related our experience of last year with Lee + Nord. He asked for two or three ways in which we might handle it for the present. Nothing was suggested other than to spend no more money on it. Later It was motioned by Pres. Snow and carried that the farm be rented to Pres Nichole for the sum of $1.00 It was agreed by those present that president Nichols take the farm as it is today, pay for all future work but nothing for past plowing or work.

Pres. Snow related the conditions of Pres. Nicholes having attended school without any leave of absence money and was in favor of

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cancelling that obligation ^$7750.00 that he owes/ if that amount could be saved by the College. This suggestion was favored by all those present. Pres. Nicholes expressed his appreciation for this; He also stated that he would take care of the interest charge until the obligation was cancelled. This latter statement being made in answer to the secretary's question on the subject.

In answer to question, it was stated that Angus M. Woodbury was no longer connected with our college.

Pres. Nicholes related the recent rulings of the Inter mountain Athletic Assn concerning the barring of athletes who from Senior College participation if they play in Junior College.

Meeting adjourned at 7 P.M.

Mathew M. Bentley.

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board Meeting held Thurs Dec 26, 1929 at 2:30 P.M.

Pres. Jos. K. Nicholes presiding Until late arrival/ of Prest E.H. Snow

Prayer by Joseph K. Nicholes.

The Following were present:

WM. O. Bentley Edw. H. Snow

Walter Cannon.

Pres. Nicholes told of two of our school basketball boys who had recently been drinking. Some time was spent in reviewing our system of athletics in the school and the problems connected therewith. Pres. Snow stated that such matters should be taken up with our faculty and coach and a stand taken. It was that best to sacrifice “wins”/ rather than moral standards.

Pres. Nicholes read a letter from the Church Dept. of Education stating that our tuition fees for 1930-31 would be raised to $60.00 for Junior College, other Junior College having a fee of $70.00 It was pointed out that the County tuition problem with third and fourth years would have to be

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adjusted.

Pres. Nicholes asked whether he should give the information of these letters to the teachers and what was fair to them. It was the general opinion that teachers should be at liberty to go if they saw fit to choose this course, however, it was thot best that no general announcement should be made to teachers but rather meet the problem individually with the teachers.

Pres. Nicholes asked whether our Leadership Week should be continued in the future. It was difficult to answer at this time. Pres. Snow thot our soils ought to be analyzed and fertilizer shipped in.

Mathew M. Bentley Secy.

May 1-1930.

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board Meeting held at 3:00 P.M. in the Dixie College office.

Pres. Joseph K. Nicholes presiding.

Prayer by Walter Cannon.

The Following members were present;

Joseph K. Nicholes, WM. O. Benltey; and Walter Cannon.

Pres. Nicholes stated that the first topic for consideration was the “Standards For Accreditation of Junior Colleges” as submitted by Supt. C. N. Jensen while on his recent visit to the Dixie College. Pres. Nicholes stated that he thought that we filled all of the thirteen requirements mentioned except no. 5. which related to teachers’ qualifications. However, [along right margin] the College was fast filling the requirement for Master Degrees.

Miss Pendleton was mentioned as a teacher who did not have her degree. The Board was in favor of her getting her

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degree if she were to be retained by the College. The Board favored a reduction in salary for Bro. McAllister; which reduction would be in accordance with the needs for the services of Bro. McAllister.

Those present were not in favor of taking, for the College, any scouting responsibility that would require finance and it was called to our attention that any scouting responsibility would involve financial expenditures.

It was decided to ask the bishops of our stake to have their Aaronic Priesthood programs on May 11 instead of May 18 so that the College Baccalaureate services could be held on May 18th without interference. Minutes read and approved.

Mathew M. Bentley, Sec’y.

May 12 - 1930.

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board Meeting held at Dixie College office at 8 P.M.

Pres. Joseph K. Nicholes, presiding.

Prayer by W. O. bentley.

The following members were present: Joseph K. Nicholes, W.O. Bentley; Walter Cannon and M. M. Bentley, secretary.

Commissioner Joseph F. Merrill’s letter of May 6 concerning the Dixie College budget for the coming year was read by the secretary.

The question of how much rental should be paid to the college by the Washington County School District was discussed at length. By unanimous vote of those present it was decided ^1st/ that the County should pay for the year 1930-31 a rental of $7,000.00; Second, that this amount pay for all high school Tuition for Washington County students under 18 years of age.

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Third, that the College receive the tuition to be paid by students over 18 years of age and by students not residing in Washington County; Fourth, that the College be privileged to collect a student body and laboratory fee from all students.

Minutes react and approved.

Mathew M. Bentley Secy.

May 17-1930,

Notes on an informal conjoint meeting of the Dixie College Executive Board and representatives of the Washington County Board of Education held at the Dixie College office at 5 P.M.

Pres. Edw. H. Snow Presiding.

The following were present:

Edw. H. Snow	Leo A. Snow
Joseph K. Nicholes	D.A. McGregor
WM O. Bentley (late)	Milton E. Moody
Walter Cannon	Grace Miles
Mathew M. Bentley

Pres. Nicholes stated that the purpose of the meeting was to Thresh out the problems in which both Boards were directly concerned, the College Executive Board having recently mailed a letter to the County Board asking for an increase in the rental, the amount for 1930-31 being $7000.00.

Leo A. Snow stated that a meeting of this kind was just what their Board was wanting.

Leo A. Snow asked what basis had been used in arriving at the rent figure mentioned in our recent letter.

Pres. Nicholes proceeded to explain that our budget showed a cut of $3500.00. The increased rent asked from the County would not be

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sufficient to cover this cut but would apply toward this amount. It was further explained that with the figure submitted no tuition would be charged third and fourth year students under 18 years of age who lived in Washington County. The following facts were mention: last year there were 61 third and fourth year students at the Dixie College who were under 18 years of age on Oct. 31 last and for which the County would receive from the State 61 x 25 or $1525.00

the regular rental being (for 1st + 2nd yrs) 3000.00

the amount to be made up by the Co. 2310.00

The total shown here being $6835.00

given in round numbers at $7000.00

Dr. McGregor stated that the County Board would be glad to receive a suggestion on how to meet this amount, it being shown that $39872.24 could be raised from the County’s present assessed valuation @ 12 mills on the dollar. This amount would be $16.79 per school child throughout the County.

Pres. Nicholes asked whether the high school students would not cost more per capita than the grade students in the district.

Leo. A. Snow stated that the amounts could not be segregated but stated that the cost per capita would be higher for high school than for grade students.

It was stated by Dr. McGregor and also by Leo. A. Snow that only $15,00000 was spent for maintenance for all of the balance of the students in the County, which would be 2300 ^students/ less the 180+ at Dixie, and that the $7,000 asked by the College was approximately one half of that amount.

Pres. Edw. H. Snow asked how the figures were compiled to show the cost of the County Maintenance, which question was not answered satisfactorily to him.

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Leo. A. Snow stated that the $7,000.00 figure would not look well to people outside of St. George. The cost of the County High School students at Hurricane was stated to be $53.00+ per capita for the current year, while the cost of the County students at the College was stated to be $60.34 per capita.

It was later shown that the latter figure was a little high because Mr. H. V. Hafen’s and A. Paxman’s entire salaries had been changed to the County students at the Dixie College.

Pres. Nicholes showed how the County had had St. George funds through the Church having maintained the Dixie High School & College in the past 19 years. He also stated that the Dixie College didn’t want to meet the tuition issue next fall.

The County representatives stated that the remittances from taxes were short this year as compared with recent previous years.

Edw. H. Snow asked how the County would meet its program.

The answer was that a building fund had been used this year and they didn’t know what was to be done in the future. They stated that only $600.00 plus had been lost by not charging third and fourth year tuition in their highschools last year.

Supt. Moody stated that Supt. C. N. Jensen had advised not asking for permission to increase the school levy to more than 12 mills when he examined the County’s present receipts and expenses and the levy.

It later developed thru discussion that the current county budget was based on a 10.8 mill levy.

Pres. Edw. H. Snow suggested

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that the County do one of three Things: raise assessed valuations, petition for a raise in the levy, or reduce the present program.

It was agreed by all present that if one high school only were to be maintained in the County, there was no question as to where it should be.

After considerable discussion the members of the Dixie College Board expressed themselves to the effect that the County ought to use the full levy possible when it faced a need of money as at present. The County Board was shown that the College had no means of raising money to meet its deficit or shortage as the County did through taxation.

Pres. Nicholes asked the County Representatives if they had any objection to a Seminary at Enterprise. No Objection was raised; the members favored the proposition.

Adjourned.

Minutes by Mathew M. Bentley.

May 29-1930.

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board Meeting held at 7:30 P.M. at the Dixie College office.

Pres. Joseph K. Nicholes, presiding.

Prayer by WM O. Bentley

The following members were present:

Joseph K. Nicholes	Walter Cannon
WM O Bentley	Mathew M. Bentley

The Washington County Board of Education letter under date of May 27, 1930 and concerning the 1930-31 rental was read by the secretary. It was decided that no written answer was necessary.

The question was raised whether the $60.00 College tuition

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for next year should include laboratory and student body fees. Those present were unanimous in favoring that the fees be included in the above amount.

It was decided that students who register on a quarter basis pay a quarter rate, and that those who register for the year pay at least one third of the tuition charges in cash and give an interest bearing note for the balance. The note to bear interest at the rate of 1 per cent per month.

Minutes read and approved.

Adjourned

M.M. Bentley Secy.

No copy mailed.

July 19, 1930

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board Meeting held at Dixie College office at 3 P.M.

Pres. Joseph K. Nicholes presiding.

Prayer by Joseph K. Nicholes.

The following were present:

Joseph K. Nicholes Walter Cannon

O. Bentley Mathew Bentley Sec’y.

The first matter of business was the reading by Pres. Nicholes of the Washington County School District’s letter under date of June 27-30 which letter concerned the rental to be paid for the year 1930-31.

It was decided to accept the County’s offer of $6,000.00 if the County would add to that the teaching service of Miriam Ahlstrom four two hours per day for shorthand work.

The matter of helping Karl Snow’s wife was discussed and it was decided to give her $50.00 per month, if we could afford it, until $1100.00 had been paid her. Also that

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a general policy for handling such cases in the future should be worked out.

(no copy mailed) Mathew M. Bentley Sec’y.

May 12, 1932.

Pres’t. Joseph K. Nicholes and Mathew M. Bentley met with the St. George stake presidency at its office and presented the budget allowed Dixie College for the school year 1931-32. A letter from Com'r. Joseph F. Merrill was t read by Prest. W.O. Bentley.

Pres’t. Joseph K. Nicholes pointed out that never before had the Church appropriation been lower than the salaries for our faculty. He asked if there would be any criticism to spending what money we had at this time in placing our plant in shape before June 30, the close of the fiscal year.

The Stake Presidency favored this policy.

Mathew M. Bentley, Sec’y.

Oct. 27, 1931.

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Committee Meeting held at 8 P.M.

Pres’t. W.O. Bentley, presiding

The following were present:

W.O. Bentley	Joseph K. Nicholes
W.W. McArthur	M.M. Bentley {Present by Proxy
Orval Hafen	in that the received the upvote in waiting from both Walter Smith + Pres. Nicholes. see covers life “N.”
Also Walter F. Smith, Stake Superintendent of Sunday Schools.

Prest Nicholes and Walter Smith reported that the Deseret Sunday School Union Board had been authorized to conduct a regularly organized course in teacher-training under the jurisdiction of the stake Sunday schools. They also reported that this matter had been taken up by the local Stake Sunday

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School offices in their Oct. 1 board meeting, and they had decided that this stake could not conduct Teacher-Training classes for prospective Teachers for any wards except the three St. George and possibly the Washington and Santa Clara wards. The Traveling distance would be too extensive between the other wards. Under this plan, training for those already in service would be conducted at the Sunday School Union meetings, which would be held twice each year. This plan was not satisfactory to the group present, and Pres’t. Nicholes suggested that a plan be worked out wherein the Dixie College could function in Training Sunday School Teachers.

After discussion on the above report and on our local situation, the following plan was agreed upon: That the Dixie College, Through its department of Religious Education, would offer regular courses in missionary Training and teacher-Training; that young people would be enlisted in these classic in the followin manner:

The Ward Sunday School superintendency would make up a list of names of young men and women who are attending the Dixie College as prospective members of the teacher-Training class and hand these names to the ward bishopric.

The ward bishopric would pass its approval on these names and send its approved list, also a list of prospective missionaries to this Stake presidency, the number from a ward to depend upon the ward population.

The Stake Presidency would issue a call to these young people telling them of the new classes and

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the cooperative arrangement of the Sunday School, ward and Dixie College.

It was agreed that the plan should be put into operation immediately and that the newly organized courses would be written in the Dixie College catalog next year under the department of religious education, and that the missionary and teacher-Training work would be cataloged as regularly organized religion training.

Mathew M. Bentley Sec’y.

Dec 2, 1931

Note: This work (two above mentioned classes) is now in operation, and the Dixie College faculty is very much encouraged by several applications from students outside of St. George Stake for this Training.

M. Bentley Sec’y_

Copy of above set of minutes was mailed to Comi Merrill 12-3-31.

March 8, 1932.

Prest Joseph K. Nicholes and secretary M. M. Bentley met with the Stake Presidency at its office at 8 P.M. All members of the stake presidency were present, also the stake clerk.

A letter from Com’r. Joseph F. Merrill dated March 4, 1932 and concerning a decrease in salaries of church school employees for next year was read by Pres’t Nicholes, The letter called attention to next year’s being the last year in which our school would function and asked for advice on what would be the proper fee to charge the students who would enroll next year; the thought being that the fee charged should be the one that would bring the largest amount of revenue without in any way increasing the expenditures for next year.

Last year the papers announced

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that the Church schools would close in 1933 but no disposition of Dixie College, specifically, had ever been announced and all the notice we had had was the general announcement through the papers.

Prest Nicholes announced the the local county Board had written us the same day as the above mentioned/referred to letter was written asking for a reduction in rental. It was suggested by Pres’t Nicholes that we ask the Church to cut next year’s appropriation in half and appropriate the other half for the following year and also ask the Church to turn over to the county, this year, the third and fourth year work. Others favored such a plan but thought that we ought to work out definitely a plan of what we could operate on, before asking the Church to divide our appropriation between the two years.

Prest. Nicholes asked those present what they would teach if building the best Junior College possible for 100 college students. The Answer was - fill the basic groups and teach Training; give biological sciences, chemistry, Physics, and math; social science, education, religion and music.

The point was called to our attention that if the plan of dividing the appropriation should go through some of our teachers would not be employed by the college; hence we ought to arrange with the County to take those teachers not employed by the college provided the church would allow the County to use the Science Building. Such a plan would reduce some of our teacher’s salaries and eliminate, possibly, some teachers. The question arose as to what we could do with these

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teachers who might not be employed. The thought was expressed that our first duty was to the local community and our teachers second.

The thot was expressed that in answer to the County letter we could say that if there was to be any change in next years rental it would be a raise in rental or the County take over the third and fourth year work. Several present favored this. It was stated here that if the County contracts are mailed before our reply can be given definitely the County should know what it may expect.

As a final consideration of next year’s fee, it was ^thot/ that we should retain the $60.00 fee as the total cost of registration for college students.

Mathew M. Bentley Sec’y.

Above meeting reported to Com'r. Jos. F. Merrill March 12, 1932 by Pres. Jos. K. Nicholes.

May 17, 1932

Pres’t Joseph K. Nicholes and M. M. Bentley met with the Stake Presidency at the stake office at 9 P.M. All members of stake presidency and stake clerk were present, Pres’t. McArthur coming late.

Pres. Nicholes read Com'r. Merrills letter addressed to Pres’t. Snow, which letter gave our budget figures for 1932-33. He also read Com'r. Merrills letter concerning the Resolution passed at the recent meeting of the Church Board of Education which resolution was to become a part of our teachers contracts for 1932-33. Our contract form for teachers for next year was submitted to the stake Presidency and approved.

Our Budget was discussed and it was the opinion of those present that the County rent should be reduced $1000 and become $5,000 for 1932-33. Pres’t. Nicholes and secretary

[In left margin] Note: this item was not definite in our budget report

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Bently were advised to have our agreement with Washington County School Board prepared in Writing and signed by the proper officials, namely Washington County School Board members. It was suggested that we have a note and contract combined.

M. Bentley Sec’y.

May 29, 1932

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board meeting held in Dixie College office at 8 P.M.

Pres’t Edw. H. Snow presiding.

Pres’t Nicholes and the stake presidency were in attendance, also.

The question considered ^first/ was the Dixie college budget for 1932-33 and all of Com’r. Merril’s correspondence on this subject was reviewed.

Pres’t Snow ^who/ had been in Salt Lake during the past months was informed by Pres’t Nicholes of what had been done by way of making the teachers acquainted with our situation for next year and the teachers contract being made to include a copy of resolution passed by the Church Board of Education.

During the Meeting, it was agreed that the following things should be done:

(1). That we should have a complete school year in 1932-33.

(2). That we live within the budget even though the amount received from the Church on the budget be reduced below the amount allowed on the budget and the fees received be less than the amount anticipated.

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(3). In order to accomplish the above it was agreed that financial contracts and expenditures should not at any Time exceed the receipts.

(4) That the expenditures should be fairly well known by the stake Presidency and that the President and Secretary of the college should meet with the stake presidency and report financial conditions once per month.

Regarding the County rental, it was agreed that $5000.00 was the amount to be charged for the school year 1932-33; that we ask the County Board to make this amount a legal obligation either by note or resolution on their minutes, a copy of which should be filed with us. It was suggested that the County Board be asked to make payments as follows: $1000.00 Dec. 1932, to be paid from local tax receipts; $2500.00 in January 1933 to be paid from the first 1932-33 state apportionment; and $1500.00 in April 1933 to be paid from the second 1932-33 state apportionment.

The above minutes were reported by Joseph K. Nicholes.

Mathew M. Bentely, Secretary.

Report - mailed 6-27-32 (see corres. file C)

June 21 - 1932

Pres’t Joseph K. Nicholes and Sec’y. M. M. Bentley met with the Stake presidency in its/their regular meeting at the stake office. All members of the presidency were in attendance.

Pres’t Nicholes reviewed our previous discussions on the rental to be paid by Washington County School Board and also the dates when we thought the payments should be made. He then read a recent letter from Supt. Moody and the resolution that had been passed by the County Board. After some

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discussion, it was decided that the present resolution be accepted, at least until after the County budget be reviewed by the public, but that next year we prepare a resolution with more definite wording concerning the payment of rent.

Student body pres’t. Mac McGregor met with us. The question of the amount of the student body - lyceum and other fees for next year was discussed. Sec’y. Bentley had met with the state presidency on a precious occasion and discussed these same items. The stake presidency favored retaining the fee at a maximum of $5.00, taking one dollar of this amount for a dance fee for both girls and boys. The stake presidency was opposed to a year book for 1932-33 unless the purchase of the book be optional with the students and enough wanted it on this basis to make it pay for itself.

The executive committee favored exchanging seven of our Typewriters for seven new ones to be used next year, the difference in price being $40.00 each.

M. Bentley, Sec’y.

Report mailed 6-27-32 (see corres. file C)

July 22, 1932

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Committee meeting held at 12:30 P.M. at the Bank of St. George.

The following were present: W.O. Bentley, Joseph K. Nicholes, WW McArthur + M.M. Bentley

The letter written today by Pres’t Nicholes concerning our bank Account. and addressed to Com’r. Jos. F. Merrill was approved.

Some time was spent in discussing the present value of our College Bldgs.

M. Bentley Secy.

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July 26, 1932

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Committee Meeting held at the St. George Stake office at 8:00 P.M.

The following were present: W.O. Bentley, Joseph K. Nicholes, W.W. McArthur; Orval Hafen, George E. Miles (stake clerk). and M. M. Bentley Sec’y.

The executive committee approved the following figures as representing the present value of the Dixie College buildings and grounds:

(Note: Access was had to Presiding Bishop Cannon’s letter if July 18, 1932 which letter contained figures on costs, additions, and depreciation ^and insurance/ of our buildings; Access was also had to statement prepared by Dixie College Oct. 27, 1930 on the valuation of its Buildings. This letter and statement being later filed with our insurance policies)

Education Building	$60,000.00
Gymnasium ‘’	38,573.00
Science ‘’	37,072.00
total	$135,645.00

Real Estate -
Education Bldg. Gymnasium and Pavilion grounds	$9,500.00
Science Building	1,800.00
½ lot ½ block east of Edu. Bldg.	1,000.00
Milne Lot in East part of Valley	100.00
Farm	931.52
total Real Estate	$13,331.52

The Executive Committee adopted the following rates of depreciation, to become effective with the current year:

Education Bldg.	1 ½%
Gymnasium ‘’	3%
Science ‘’	2%

For the year 1932-33 these rates will apply to the valuation figures shown above but for each succeeding year they shall apply to the figures representing the depreciated value of the Buildings.

Copy mailed 8-4-32 M. M. Bentley Sec’y.

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Oct. 24 - 1932.

Pres’t. Joseph K. Nicholes and secretary M. M. Bentley met with the stake presidency at its office at 8 P.M.

The main matter of business was to decide whether the College should retain the farm given to it by Joseph T. Atkinr or whether the farm should be returned to Bro. Atkin. Pres’t. Nicholes reported that he had furnished a copy of the Jos. T. Atkin Deed of Trust to Orval Hafen and that Bro. Atkin had read it, but had not come to the Dixie College office to confer on the matter. It was pointed out that in previous conversations with Bro. Atkin he had made it known that he would like the farm returned to him. After reviewing the Deed, it was agreed that the land could be returned only by the joint consent of the Presiding Authorities of the Church and the Dixie College Board. It was also agreed that Bro. Atkin be allowed to rent the land for a definite period or for his life for a nominal fee of $1.00 per year.

The stake Presidency favored the taking of calves or steers on our College notes if possible to get them.

The monthly financial report of the College was submitted.

M. Bentley Secretary.

Jan. 4-’33

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board Meeting held at the office of the St. George Bldg. Society off at 2 P.M.

Pres’t. W.O. Bentley Presiding.

Others present were as follows:

Joseph K. Nicholes Orval Hafen

W. McArthur M. M. Bentley sec’y.

Pres’t Nicholes reported his recent trip to Salt Lake and particularly to

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Com’r. Merrill’s office Com’r. . Merrill gave no encouragement for the continuance of Dixie College. He reported Gila College whose case was “worse” than ours (from point of view of local financing) and which had asked the Church to match dollars (above Tuition) with local money, up to $10,000. per year. The Church had agreed to furnish on such a plan a maximum of 6,000 per year for one or two years. Com’r. Merrill asked if we were working toward a closing program stating that the state Supt. had reported that Washington County would get $10,000 out of the state equalization fund this year and $20,000 next year.

Pres’t. Nicholes reported that two factions were at work in Ogden - The Church and The Chamber of Commerce. Pres’t. Thomas of the Uni. of Utah wanted to make a Branch at Ogden but Ogden wanted a separate institution. Ogden was working with the surrounding counties to get a Junior College with transportation facilities furnished to the surrounding communities. Those sponsoring the present Jr. College bill counted on Snow & B.A.C. going as branches to the A. C. and with a Jr. College at Ogden it was thought that Jr. College Legislation would be closed for years.

Pres’t Nicholes also visited Pres’t. A.W.Ivins, and wrote a letter regarding our situation. and A copy of this had been left with Pres’t Ivins and a copy read at this meeting. The need of educational aid from the church was stressed in this letter.

W.O. Bentley announced that Prest. Grant would probably be in St. George soon to spend a few weeks

Pres’t. Nicholes reported that Comr. Merrill had stated that the Dixie College property would be subject to disposal by our stake presidency.

In filling the vacancy caused by the death of Bro. Harrison it was decided to get either Mr. Beck or Mr. Anderson, Ph D. men. at Ames, Iowa.

[In left margin] M. M. Bentley sec’y.

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Jan 11- ‘33

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board Meeting held at 9 P.M. at the Dixie College office

W.O. Bentley presiding.

Others present were as follows:

Jos. K. Nicholes Orval Hafen

W.W.McArthur M. M. Benltey sec’y.

In as much as a representation was going to Salt Lake tomorrow to make a plea for the continuance of Dixie College, the first order of business was to determine what we should ask for upon arriving there.

After a review of our situation, pres’t Nicholes presented what he and B. Glen Smith thought would be minimum needs if the College were continued. They included seven Teachers and $14,000.00 per annum; seven teachers included one for seminary work for County students.

It was stated definitely that all high school work should be taken over by the County and that the Church should be asked for enough to carry 1st and 2nd year College work. If the Church should offer only one-half of the amount mentioned then we would have to submit the proposition to the local people to learn whether they would ^furnish/ the other one-half that would be necessary.

Adjourned 10:30 P.M.

Mathew M. Bentley Sec’y.

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March 27-’33

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board meeting held at 11:15 A.M. at Dixie College Office.

W.O. Bentley, presiding

Others present were Joseph K. Nicholes, W. W. McArthur, Orval Hafen, and M. M. Bentley Sec’y.

The special financial statement of Dixie College requested by Com’r. Merrill had been prepared. It was reviewed and approved.

Supt. Skidmore’s letter announcing a meeting of the State Board of Education on Saturday April 1st was read by pres’t. Nicholes.

The question arose as to how we should proceed to learn the method under which the Dixie College was to be run for the next two years. A letter dated March 21 and written by Dr. Bolton of the Northwestern Accrediting Ass’n. was read. It showed his attitude on the growth of junior Colleges. It was decided to call Supt. Skidmore and learn whether Dixie College should have representatives at the Meeting of April 1.

Letters to Pres’t. Heber J. Meeks and Representative Smith of Kane Co. were read by Board members.

It was thought that when our orchestra went to Hurricane to play for its operetta we should send our Band in appreciation of David Hirschi’s work on our educational program, to also have a program and general goodwill tour in which the Chamber of Commerce would take the lead.

It was also decided that our play should be taken to Kanab and a band concert to Enterprise.

The Board was in favor of building a new dance floor and building in connection with our open air dance floor, this to be under the supervision of the community or stake. The Board also favored using any college notes we could to get sand and building material onto the grounds.

Adjourned 12:45 P.M.

M.M. Bentley Sec’y.

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April 23, 1933

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board meeting held at 7:40 P.M. at Dixie College office.

W.O. Bentley presiding.

Others present were Joseph K. Nicholes, W.W. McArthur, Orval Hafen and M. M. Bentley Sec’y.

A proposed setup for next year was presented by pres’t. Nicholes. This exhibit included the course of study, the salary payroll, and the complete estimate of receipts and disbursements.

It was thought that our contract with the County Board of Education should call for $22,000.00 minimum based on $60.00 per student for 375 students (less a few dollars) and with no increase in fee for an enrollment ranging between 375 and 400 high school students.

It was proposed that we call John Swenson, a member of the State Board, by phone and give him any desired information rather than to furnish him with written reports at this time concerning our setup for next year.

Pres’t Nicholes reported that he had talked to Supt. Skidmore regarding the keeping of the open air pavilion out of the deed when our school property would be/wa Turned to the State. This would give local control to our recreation. Supt. Skidmore made no comment to this statement.

The Telephone conversation was had with Mr. Swenson and it was explained to him that we favored the suggestion of Attorney General Chez that we turn the plant over to the state and lease it back, and that we be counted in as one of the three junior colleges of the state and not have to come in for special consideration later on. Mr. Swenson stated that he would propose such a procedure in the State Board Meeting.

Adjourned at 9:45 P.M. – M. M. Bentley Sec’y.

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June 29- ‘33

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Bood meeting held at the Stake Presidency’s office at 11 P.M.

W.O. Bentley presiding.

Others present were as follows:

W. McArthur B. Glen Smith

Joseph K. Nicholes M. M. Bentley

The proposed catalog for 1933-34 was presented by B. Glen Smith. This was similar to last years catalog except that Religious Education had been omitted, faculty changes were shown and course numbers were revised.

The catalog was approved.

The value of the College Buildings as shown on our records July 1, 1932 was approved by the Board to stand without depreciation for June 30, 1933.

The present inventory value of our equipment is to be entered on our records, by increasing the book value of our equipment so that it will agree with our current inventory.

It was decided to add $100.00 to our Student Body Fund, also to charge $240.00 to the student body account for help given the student body by the college this year (appropriations made and collections of fees by providing work).

It was decided that all of ^our/ notes receivable of June 30 be charged off. The Board also agreed that checks should be drawn against cash we had on hand to pay obligations that would have to be met next fall. These checks would be held by us until merchandise and/or equipment would be received and then the checks passed to the vendors.

Mathew M. Bentley Sec’y.

Copy of all minute to this dat mailed to John A. Widstoe June 1934

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Aug. 9 1933.

Glen Smith and M. M. Bentley met with the stake presidency at its office. It was decided that our College (Laboratory) departments be limited in their expenditures to 30 % of their budgets until Sept. 30; after that date department expenditures could increased in accordance with collections received by the college.

M. Bentley Sec’y.

Aug 29 - 1933.

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board meeting held at the stake presidency

s office.

The Stake presidency. B. Glen Smith and M. M. Bentley were present.

It was decided that our Tuition notes should mature in 90 days, should bear interest at the rate of 6% until maturity and 10% per annum there after.The interest rate on our old notes should 10% if the rate stated was higher than 10%.

In as much as we had been requested to give written notice to those from whom we purchased supplies and materials that the state would not be responsible for any of our debts the following statement was submitted and adopted for use on our purchase orders “ This purchase shall in no way obligate the state of Utah.”

M. Bentley Sec’y.

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June 5, 1934.

Minutes of Dixie College Executive Board meeting held at 2 P.M. in Orval Hafen’s office.

The following were present:

O. Bentley B. Glen Smith
W. McArthur M. M. Bentley

Orval Hafen

A cash statement as of June 1 together with a statement of anticipated receipts and disbursements in the month of June was submitted by the secretary. This showed a favorable balance for June 30, 1934.

A list of proposed improvements and repairs was submitted by president Smith. The Board was in favor of making what improvements our present resources would pay for. It favored the making of improvement in the following order:

Repair lavatories in the Education Bldg, seat the auditorium with opera chairs, improve furnishings at the office, and then take care of any minor repairs that might be needed.

The Board favored the helping of one of our high school boys to attend the F. F. of A. Band Concert at Kansas City; the program to be held next Oct. and the amount of help approved being $17.50.

In response to Dr. Widtsoe’s letter of 5-23-34 asking for the minutes of our board meetings it was thought best to make a type written for him and keep our record book for our own purposes and further use.

Pres’t. Smith reported that the Church appropriation for 1934-35 would be $8500.00 and the fee to be received from from Washington County for high school services would be $22,000.00

Pres’t. Smith was authorized to employ a domestic science teacher for next year.

M. Bentley.

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June 26, 1934

M. Bentley met with the stake presidency at its office at 8 P.M.

A cash statement for the Dixie College for June 26 - 1934 was presented and it was decided that the student body should receive all the student fees collected except that the College might withhold for expense any amount it had sustained as expense in collecting student fees or in assisting the body activities for 1933-34 or for past years for which no remuneration had been received by the College.

The Board thought that our increase in the fund accounts should be placed where the money would be available when we wanted it; the Bank of St. George having been previously mentioned.

It was also decided to write-off the uncollected student notes of 1933-34 and to draw checks for the improvements being made at this time, the checks to be held by the College until the improvements would be completed.

M. Bentley reported that Pres’t. Smith had employed Miss Arlene Harris as a Domestic Science teacher for next year. The Board members, in view of a petition being circulated against Miss Sevy, asked that pres’t. Smith be requested to write Miss Sevy, explain the situation and give her an opportunity to withdraw if she desired.

Mathew M. Bentley Sec’y.

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July 10 - 1934

Prest B. Glen Smith and M. M. Bentley met with the Stake presidency at its office at 9 P.M. All members of the presidency were present.

A plan was presented and approved which will allow College students to sign notes for for only one quarter in advance during the year of 1934-35.

The financial reports for the year 1933-34 were presented by the secretary. These were approved by the board.

To arrive at the per capita cost for our college students it was thought most pracitcale to deduct from the total operating cost the $22,000.00 received from Washington Co. for high school work and to divide the remaining operating expense by the member of College students:

M. Bentley Secretary.

Aug. 13, 1934

Pres’t. B. Glen. Smith met with the members of the Dixie College Board. He reported the resignation of Miss Alice Sevy as domestic art teacher and the appointment of Miss Emma Neilsen in her stead. Both actions were approved by the board members.

This Minute was reported to the secretary by B. Glen Smith.

Mathew M. Bentley Sec’y.

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Sept. 11 - 1934

Minutes of meeting wherein B. Glen Smith + M. M. Bentley met with the Stake presidency at its office at 8:30 p.m.

Pres’t. Smith submitted the report prepared for the governor and the committee on Education Investigation.

The board approved the report submitted

The possibility of getting F.E.R.A aid for a shop Building was discussed. Mr. Noall of the state department of education had encouraged Mr. Spilsbrury to seek aid for this project. Mr Spilsbury was instructed to complete plans plans for a $10,000.00 shop building and submit these to the local F.E.R.A. office for approval.

Pres’t. Smith reported the attitude of the Rotary Club as it had come to us from it’s action at its last meeting. The members accused the college officials of doing nothing to bring students to our institution. Our board favored Mr. Smiths going before the Rotary, if he felt inclined to go, prepared for a showdown. Prest. Smith proposed meeting first with the the heads of our local clubs + organizations and presenting our problem. This suggestion was accepted.

M. Bentley secretary.

A week or so later, pres’t. Smith reported that the College board had voted to pay 25.00 from College funds for a membership in the Rotary and that Pres’t. Smith had been selected as our representative.

M. Bentley.

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Minutes of Dixie - April 29 - 1935

College Board meeting held at Orval Hafen’s home at 8 P.M.

Five members and stake clerk George E. Miles were present.

Pres’t Smith reviewed our work to date in getting organized to operate under the state system next year. Separat accounting systems will have to be maintained by the college and high school divisions of our program.

It was suggested that we established a fund (if we had money on hand or could raise money for this.) from which we could buy produce from students. In as much as all college supplies are to be purchased in the future by the State board of purchase and supplies, some local fund would have to be created if we continued to deal in students produce as in the past Names were suggested for the organization such as- Educational Produce Fund, Dixie produce Fund, and Dixie Educational Association.

M.M. Bentley reported his visit to the State Building Commission and his request for funds to erect a shop Bldg; Additions to the Gymnasium and Bleachers + Lockers at the park grounds.

The question arose concerning what we should do with the money we had accumulated in various funds. It was suggested we build up departments and make worthwhile improvements.

It was also suggested that we apply to WM Osbome for improvement of road from first north + main street to the college corner.

M. Bentley Sec’y.

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