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The Farmville Herald And Farmer Leader
Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia
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Longwood College President Dabney S. Lancaster announced that a cooling system will be installed in Jarman Hall by June 4, ahead of commencement. Contract awarded to Virginia Air Conditioning Company of Lynchburg for $12,220, funded by insurance from White House Hall fire.
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Longwood College will have a cooling system for Jarman Hall by June 4, the day before the beginning of the commencement exercises.
President Dabney S. Lancaster made the announcement Friday that the contract had been let to the Virginia Air Conditioning Company, of Lynchburg.
The Lynchburg firm submitted a bid of $12,220, the lowest of six bids. The other five firms bidding on the contract are all located in Richmond.
Dr. Lancaster said that the bid is within the $12,500 remaining in the insurance fund which Governor Stanley authorized the college to spend for the installation of the equipment. The insurance was received after the burning of White House hall.
The president added that work is to be completed in time for graduating exercises.
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Longwood College
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Announced Friday, Completion By June 4
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contract let for $12,220 to virginia air conditioning company; bid within $12,500 insurance fund from white house hall fire; work completed in time for commencement exercises.
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President Dabney S. Lancaster announced that Longwood College will install a cooling system in Jarman Hall by June 4, before commencement. Contract awarded to lowest bidder Virginia Air Conditioning Company of Lynchburg out of six bids, five from Richmond firms. Funded by Governor Stanley-authorized insurance remaining after White House Hall burning.