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November 30, 1957
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Arrangements for a three-month session of the Kennebec School of Woolrich, Maine, a private junior high school for boys, to be held on St. Croix from December 30, 1957, to March 31, 1958, using former Frederiksted Hospital quarters. Rental signed October 31, 1947, with local officials' cooperation; repairs underway.
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Arrangements have been made with the Kennebec School of Woolrich, Maine, to conduct a three month session (December 30, 1957 to March 31, 1958) on the island of St. Croix. This is a new private school for boys of junior high school age.
Quarters for about 27 students and faculty members have been arranged on the third floor and portions of the second floor of the former Frederiksted Hospital. Present plans provide for the arrival of the group from the United States on the 30th of December, 1957.
A rental agreement for the quarters mentioned was signed on the 31st of October, 1947, by Mrs. Marian N. Nihlen, Secretary of the Kennebec School, and by the Honorable Mrs. Niblen has been in communication with the Honorable Alva D. McFarlane, Administrative Assistant for St. Croix, who has been instrumental in making facilities available. Mrs. Pearl Byrd Larsen, Superintendent of Secondary Schools, and Mr. Albert O. Fabio, Administrative Assistant, Department of Education, cooperated in arrangements thus far.
The Department of Public Works began minor repairs and renovations on Monday of this week, in order that quarters might be ready for occupancy on December 30th.
Quarters for about 27 students and faculty members have been arranged on the third floor and portions of the second floor of the former Frederiksted Hospital. Present plans provide for the arrival of the group from the United States on the 30th of December, 1957.
A rental agreement for the quarters mentioned was signed on the 31st of October, 1947, by Mrs. Marian N. Nihlen, Secretary of the Kennebec School, and by the Honorable Mrs. Niblen has been in communication with the Honorable Alva D. McFarlane, Administrative Assistant for St. Croix, who has been instrumental in making facilities available. Mrs. Pearl Byrd Larsen, Superintendent of Secondary Schools, and Mr. Albert O. Fabio, Administrative Assistant, Department of Education, cooperated in arrangements thus far.
The Department of Public Works began minor repairs and renovations on Monday of this week, in order that quarters might be ready for occupancy on December 30th.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Kennebec School
St Croix Education
School Arrangements
Frederiksted Hospital
Rental Agreement
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Marian N. Nihlen
Honorable Alva D. Mcfarlane
Mrs. Pearl Byrd Larsen
Mr. Albert O. Fabio
Where did it happen?
Island Of St. Croix, Former Frederiksted Hospital
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Marian N. Nihlen
Honorable Alva D. Mcfarlane
Mrs. Pearl Byrd Larsen
Mr. Albert O. Fabio
Location
Island Of St. Croix, Former Frederiksted Hospital
Event Date
December 30, 1957 To March 31, 1958
Story Details
Kennebec School arranges three-month session on St. Croix for 27 boys and faculty in hospital quarters; rental signed October 31, 1947; local officials cooperate; repairs started for December 30 arrival.