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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

8

Better School Buildings Debate Returns To County Meeting

County officials plan a Monday May 10 session to discuss improvements to school buildings. Squires adjourned the prior meeting to continue consideration of the subject.

Squires Mary Lee Foster Rulleh University of Tennessee Lopkins McDowell Cleveland Ohio Tequire Dugger Cullooka A. Sattherfield Superin D&wit

Committee to Investigate County Needs and Aid Pledges

County Superintendent Graham and the justices announce an inquiry into uncertain community needs and pledges of aid in return for the county’s liberality. The move signals examination of local finances and public welfare commitments amid rising debate over funding.

Graham Reurn

Towler Injured in Incident with Deputy and Citizens

William J. Towler special assistant counsel for Columbia sustained injuries in an incident near a fence when a wagon veered off the road. Deputy U S Marshal Mamasa Metcoffey and county attorney Shelton were also hurt. Towler’s injuries expected to heal soon. The event interrupted county court matters including school building discussions and a Tennessee University delegation’s attendance.

William J. Towler City of Columbia Drogh Shelton United States Mamasi Metcoffey Nahville Melon Towler

School Improvements and Fridge Allocations Under Review

A committee led by Prof. Grahan with Squires Dugger Matthews and Wilkes will study proposed school building repairs and costs across communities. They will assess local assistance and report findings at the next governing session. Fridge appropriations for the year will also be considered.

Tandent Groh

Little Boy Dies in Sawdust Home Tragedy

Four year old A Morel died at his Sawdust area home this morning. Survived by parents Ezell and Christine and a brother. Prayers at Mt Nebo at 2 PM Wednesday led by Rev John Spurlock. Maury Undertaking Co in charge.

Fierehet Morel A. Morel Fils Fy Wathiely Ezell Christine Mt. Nebo John Spurlock Maury Undertaking Co

Farmers Elect Directors for County Council

Farmers chosen to manage county council affairs with 21 chairmen elected. Ridley led the ticket with 69 votes, among 115 members voting. entire slate approved unanimously. Directors will meet at the courthouse Saturday at noon to elect officers and organize the new body.

County Council of Agriculture Court House Williem J. Ridley James KR. Williamson George Campbell Mra W. J. Lamb J. Frank Port Thomas Y. English John P. Graham Miles Murphy J. J. Finney George BE. McKennon D. Frank Fulton A. R. Matthews C. P. Alexander William J. Russell Arthur E. Murphy Henry J. Hill George N. McKennon J. H. Dinking Mr. Dik J de. Woldridge Neaders A. J. Murphy W. J. Russell John ©. Nelson Enterprise John P. Stephene Hampetire Dinning Turner B. Ashton Web Williams Mcfean Ashley Sowell

Herald Cheap Column Acts Pay

Statement of the Ownership, Management, Circulation and related data required by the 1912 act is presented for the Herald Cheap Column. It lists publishers, editors, and circulation figures, indicating changes in ownership and financial stewardship.

Herald Congress

County seeks remedy for idle sinking fund assets

The county court met to resolve how to handle the sinking fund raised to retire bonds. Balance stands near $79,000 with only about $15,000 invested securely and earning interest. the rest sits idle while obligations accrue interest. A finance committee was ordered, chaired by Justice Jackson, to oversee the fund and county finances and pursue safer, solvent investments.

Cointy Court Whitihorne Washington v. Whitthorse Justice Jackson Juyeniees Orn Columbia Theis Spring Wilk Tike Couieliing Chathnin Jackson Joan

Ownership Statement for The Columbia Herald April 1 120

Notarized statement of ownership and management for The Columbia Herald Daily, listing publisher Columbia Herald Co Inc, editor J J Winney, managing editor J I Pinney, business managers W D Hastings, and owners J I Finney and W D Miestings. Declares no bonds or mortgaged securities, average circulation figures, and sworn April 10, 1895.

Columbia Tennessee State of Tennessee County of Maury W. D. Hastings Vic Busing Daily Herald Columbia Herald, Co, Inc Columbia, Tenn J. J. Winney J. 1. Pinney Co- Tombs Tenn Hastings Colombia J. 1 Finney Miestings

Columbia Military Academy Closing Exercises

The Columbia Military Academy will hold graduating exercises on Wednesday May 26 marking the largest class in its history with at least forty five graduates completing the course. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached by T. J. W. Cherry at First Methodist Church on Sunday morning May 25.

Columbia Military Academy They. J. W. Cherry First Methodist Church

County High School to Close Term May 20

Commencement exercises at the County High School are set for Thursday May 20 with the class day events on the day before. Superintendent Harris hopes to secure a notable state fraternity speaker for the occasion. Faculty veterans expect the term to be the best in the school’s history as many graduates plan to attend college this fall.

County High School Harris Colombia

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