Elston High School - Elstonian Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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Mrs. Ruth Rydzy Mr. Stanley Lauer BOAED OP EDUCATION The Directors of the Mining Operation meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month to decide future policies for the many mining districts. They must make all of the decisions as to the staking of new claims. Their offices are in the fort, and from there they send out the momentous decisions which affect every Forty-niner. Mr. W. C. Smith is president of the Mining Directors; Mrs. Ruth Rydzy, treasurer; and Mr. Stanley Lauer, secretary. It is the job of Miss Alma Schilf, financial secretary, to handle all of the financial details of the Mining Operation. She is responsible for mining employees' payrolls, insurance on the wagons, and pensions for the old-timers. Miss Jeanette Schlunz is the assistant secretary, who helps maintain the records of the fort. 8 Miss Alma Schilf Miss Jeanette Schlunz

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ADMINISTRATION

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Mr. M. L. Knapp, Superintendent of Mining, has a busy job keeping the many mining camps in running order. He covers an untold number of miles, visiting the various camps each day. He, too, has his office at the fort. The Forty-niners are aware of the fact that Mr. Knapp has made the long journey many times before and has himself panned for and found gold; therefore, he is very capable of teaching them the art of panning and of thus finding the gold within themselves. Mr. M. L. Knapp Miss Lois Johnson, secretary to the Superintendent of Mining, fulfilled many varied duties. Aside from her secretarial work, she checked attendance data and supervised the distribution of mining supplies. In March Miss Johnson resigned, and Miss Ann Ludwig took her place. 9 Miss Lois Johnson