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Ann Arbor News, November 29, 1956
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The newly named, Lawrence C. Perry School on Harriet St., was dedicated Wednesday night in the new gymnasium before a large crowd. School officials and special guests front row from left are, Rev. William P. Mooney, who lead benediction, Amos Washington, Mrs Mildred Harris, board trustees, Mrs Louise Bass, president of the school P.T.A., Dr. Arnold W. Brown, president of the school board, Rev. Thomas Smith leading invocation, Lawrence C. Perry Jr., the son of the late Lawrence Perry for whom the school was named, Dr. Clair L. Taylor, superintendent of public instruction, Charles E. Beatty, principal, Mrs Beth Milford, board member. Back row, from left, are Donald H. Porter, school business manager, Hugh Adams, trustee, Edward Kurtz, contractor, R. S. Gerganoff, architect, Judge James R. Breakey Jr., in memoriam speaker, Evart W. Ardis, superintendent of schools, Michael Bass, student council, Clyde Budd, school board and Edward Cuthbert. An open house and special music preceded the formal program.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 23, 1954
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Regents Meeting Open To Press: for the first time on record, the University Board of Regents yesterday opened their meetings to accredited newsmen. U-M President Harlan Hatcher (at at the head of the table, rear) precidies over the session which includes Regents and top U-M officials. Seated around the table to Hatcher's right are Regents Otto E. Eckert, Roscoe O. Bonisteel, Kenneth M. Stevens and Leland I. Doan; State Supt. of Public Instruction Clair L. Taylor, U-M Vice_President Wilbur K. Pierpont and Director of U-M Relations Arthur L. Brandon. On the president's left: Regents J. Joseph Herbert, Alfred B. Connable, jr., Mrs. Vera Baits and Charles S. Kennedy; U-M Vice-President Marvin L. Niehuss, Vice President James A. Lewis and Assistant to the President Erich A. Walter. U-M Secretary Herbert G. Watkins sits across from Hatcher. Newsmen are at the right.