School Consolidation -The Result of Mechanization & Fewer Farms

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School Consolidation -The Result of Mechanization & Fewer Farms,

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SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION
As farms became larger with the coming of tractors, there were fewer farms and fewer school children in the rural schools. He served on the school board. Decided to form a consolidated district.