County Schools Will Receive $45,866,008 in Aid From State
West Virginia's 55 counties will get 45,866,008 dollars in state school aid for 1952 53, per the Board of School Finance. The amount is slightly below last year and varies by county from 4,776,106 for Kanawha to 259,644 for Pleasants. The aid uses a complexformula criticized for inequities, with legislative committees seeking a better method. Money is distributed throughout the year as county boards request it.
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West Virginia
Board of School Finance
Kanawha
Pleasants County
Barbour
Berkeley
It's Magic Four Way Wardrobe Pattern Ad
Pattern advertisement from The Charleston Gazette offers pattern R4767 for children's sizes 4 to 8 with four wardrobe options including midriff top shorts skirt and shirt jacket. Includes yardage details for size 6 bra skirt and shirt and easy illustrated instructions. Send 35 cents to Anne Adams, Pattern Dept, New York.
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Anne Adams
Charleston Gazette
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York ii
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First steamship Savannah crosses Atlantic to England
The Savannah became the first steamship to cross the Atlantic in 1818 traveling from the United States to England and later reaching Russia, marking a milestone in transoceanic travel.
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Atlantic Ocean
Savannah
U. S
England
Russia
Dear Miss Dix Love and Widowhood in a Modern Dilemma
Dorothy Dix counsels a 29 year old widow with a 10 year old child to postpone remarriage, pursue self improvement, and seek a stable future rather than dwell on past love. She warns that clinging to memories may wreck the widow’s chance at happiness with a suitable partner and a real father for the child. A second reader recounts divorce and a younger partner who married another, with guidance to accept reality and adapt to prevailing conditions.
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Miss Dix
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Mr. J
OPS answers price decontrol questions in 1952 report
In March 1952 the Consumer Price Index stood near record highs and prices kept rising led by food. The April 15 Farmer price pressure index also hit a new high. OPS will respond to price control inquiries by mail from Charleston.
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Virginia St. E
Charleston
Dear Miss Dix Advice on Self Image and Appearance
A reader asks about correcting perceived height foot size and weight. The response advises focusing on strengths, offering help with hair, makeup, and dress, and notes height cannot be changed.
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Miss Dix
C.D
Third World War era mail request to Missy Dix found
A fragment notes 1941 military operations involving 68 000 personnel and 23 000 tons of material to the Far East, with a 3 cent stampers request and a self addressed envelope to the Charleston Gazette.
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Missy Dix
The
Charleston Gazette
Far East
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