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Domestic News July 22, 1936

The Times News

Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina

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Mayor A. V. Edwards announced the appointment of Mrs. Fred S. Justus and Mrs. Thomas H. Franks as the first women members of the city school board, each to serve four-year terms succeeding J. D. Pullen and C. M. Ogle.

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MAYOR NAMES TWO WOMEN ON SCHOOL BOARD
Mrs. Franks and Mrs. Justus First Women Members in City Annals

The appointment of Mrs. Fred S. Justus and Mrs. Thomas H. Franks as members of the city school board was announced this morning by Mayor A. V. Edwards.

Appointments of Mrs. Justus and Mrs. Franks mark the first time in the city's history that women have been named to the school board.

Mrs. Justus and Mrs. Franks were named by the city board of commissioners to serve terms of four years each. They succeed J. D. Pullen and C. M. Ogle, whose terms recently expired.

In addition to the two ladies, other members of the city school board are: R. P. Freeze, chairman, Bryce Drysdale, O. A. Meyer, P. F. Patton, C. M. Pace, and C. F. Stonecipher.

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Appointment Education

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School Board Appointment Women Members City History Mayor Edwards

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Fred S. Justus Mrs. Thomas H. Franks Mayor A. V. Edwards J. D. Pullen C. M. Ogle R. P. Freeze Bryce Drysdale O. A. Meyer P. F. Patton C. M. Pace C. F. Stonecipher

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Event Date

This Morning

Key Persons

Mrs. Fred S. Justus Mrs. Thomas H. Franks Mayor A. V. Edwards J. D. Pullen C. M. Ogle R. P. Freeze Bryce Drysdale O. A. Meyer P. F. Patton C. M. Pace C. F. Stonecipher

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mrs. justus and mrs. franks appointed to four-year terms, first women in city history on the school board.

Event Details

The appointment of Mrs. Fred S. Justus and Mrs. Thomas H. Franks as members of the city school board was announced this morning by Mayor A. V. Edwards. They were named by the city board of commissioners to serve terms of four years each, succeeding J. D. Pullen and C. M. Ogle whose terms recently expired. Other members include R. P. Freeze (chairman), Bryce Drysdale, O. A. Meyer, P. F. Patton, C. M. Pace, and C. F. Stonecipher.

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