History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. II
In 1917 Kimball voted to put in sewers by a vote of 98 to 49. In June, 1918. electric lights bonds were voted upon with a vote of 56 to 17.
At the spring election of 1920, new councilmen chosen were : F. E. Reader, F. J. Eichenberger and Thomas Campbell. For school directors, C. L. Alden and Mrs. O. A. Hedlund were chosen. City Clerk Overton was retained at that post of duty and J. D. Renne made superintendent of the municipal light plant.
Modern School Near Kimball, Known "Pedktt" School
Kimball county has built up a splendid public school system, which has reached its climax in a splendid, modern county high school, costing around $100,000. The election establishing this county high school was held in 1919 and resulted in 313 votes for, 201 against.
A summary of the status of Kimball county high schools and Kimball schools at the beginning of 1921 was prepared as follows by county superintendent Rachael McElroy :
The present roster on the school boards of Kimball are on the city school : W. S. Rodman, chairman; F. E. Reader, treasurer; Mrs. O. A. Hedlund. secretary; Claude Alden, Gus Linn and Mrs. M. Markley. On the Kimball county high school the present board officers are: W. S. Rodman, chairman; Isaac Roush, treasurer; Rachel McElroy, secretary; E. A. Selover and Ed. A. Bergman.
The teachers for Kimball county high school are : C. P. Beale, superintendent ; Ida Roberts, Elmer O. Bergman, Alta Youngblcod, Edna Bieseking, R. R. Ricker and F. B. Kelly.