Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Quote, Unquote: Old School Snow Day

"In very inclement weather the two fire whistles will signal by 8 blasts at 7.15 A.M. for no school in High school or grades below. At 8 A.M., 8 blasts of whistles for no school in 9th grades or below during forenoon session, or at 12.30 P.M., 8 blasts of whistles for no school in 9th grades or below during afternoon session."

- The antique notification system for canceled classes at Westbrook schools, as described in the 1907 municipal annual report.

- John C.L. Morgan

Related: Quote, Unquote: W.H.S. Ellingwood
Related: Quote, Unquote: Charles A. Carlton

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