Salem School

The Salem School was located across the road from the current church on Salem Road in Madison Township.

In 1903 the school housed 53 students.  The teacher earned $33 per month. 

Bids were taken in 1927 to build a new structure.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES MENTIONING SALEM SCHOOL 

Article in The Portsmouth Times, January 15, 1910, p. 10

Article in The Portsmouth Weekly Times, February 17, 1917, p. 6

Article in The Portsmouth Daily Times, June 10, 1927, p. 24

On May 6, 1929, bonds were advertised for sale for $3,600 to help with cost of building of a new Salem School. 

In September of 1930, William T. Bennett was awarded a contract to transport high school students from Salem to Minford. 

Article in The Portsmouth Times, September 6, 1931, p. 9

Article in The Portsmouth Times, January 11, 1932, p. 2

Article in The Portsmouth Times, April 21, 1932, p. 15

Article in The Portsmouth Times, June 26, 1933, p. 7

Former teachers:
George Allen
Elizabeth Elliott - 1931, 1932