[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 25, 1994)]
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          COMMEMORATING THE RESTORA- TION OF THE CLOVER SCHOOL

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                             HON. VIC FAZIO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 1994

  Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the restoration 
of the Clover School in Esparto, CA.
  According to Gregory's History Book, published in 1913, the Clover 
School dates back to 1868 when it was built on the land donated by the 
Knight family of Yolo. The school is believed to be named after the 
burr clover--a wild grass that grew in great abundance throughout the 
area. Apparently the clover was so thick that cows were brought in to 
graze and thin out the clover before plowing could take place.
  The one-room schoolhouse operated from 1870 until 1962. Class sizes 
generally ranged from 12 to 30 students and included all 8 grades 
supervised by 1 teacher. It is interesting, to note that Anne Ehrhardt 
Rominger, the mother of Richard Rominger, U.S. Deputy Director of 
Agriculture, taught at Clover School in 1921 and 1922.
  In 1917, during World War I, the first outdoor flag pole was erected 
on the grounds in front of the school by school trustees to increase 
patriotism. Today a flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol flys 
proudly over the newly restored school.
  The school was abandoned in the early 1960's and was absorbed by the 
Esparto School District. The property reverted back to the Knight 
family heirs and is owned by Joel and Tom Diaz. Mrs. Diaz's 
grandmother, Edith Heidrick, attended Clover School and has been 
responsible for its restoration.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me today in commemorating the restoration of the Clover School in 
Esparto, CA.

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