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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
2
Mayor W W Elliott issues a statement ahead of the Oxford bond vote on 27th inst. for up to 60000 to fund a new school and land purchase. He outlines current debt of 130000, annual sinking fund needs, and a proposed tax rise from 9 to 13 mills to manage interest and retire bonds over 24 years.
Jackson Mississippi hosts the State Teachers Convention May 3 to 6 with over 6 000 teachers expected to attend. Notable leaders include Charl Williams National Education Association president F D Losey of New York and Henry M Gill New Orleans librarian. An open air reception is planned in Smith Park after the first general session.
The 18th annual convention of the Mississippi Parent Teacher Association will be held in Jackson May 2 3 4 1922 with a program focused on the moral welfare of youth and home responsibility. Notable speakers include Charl Williams of Memphis Stanley Harris of Chattanooga Van Sant Jenkins of St Louis V W Co A and Blake Godfrey of the Y M C A. Over one hundred Mississippi PTAs are affiliated. new members listed include Bol ton Kruger Enterprise Fayette Greenwood Gulfport Ttta Rena Learned Magnolia Minter City Lula Potts Camp Nettleton Poinley Silver Creek Swift tow r Friars Point Long Beach Stephenson Collins and Mrs H P Huces of Gulfport.
W. W. Elliott warns that approving a $60 000 bond issue will raise annual taxes to 38 mills for eight years. He notes 5 additional mills for a new school plus 8.5 mills to retire the bonds, covering interest and sinking fund. Elliott argues against issuing bonds despite progress aims.
The column reports good community health, rain delays for farmers, and several local moves and visits. Mrs. Watts suffers pneumonia but shows improvement. Families from Orford and Oxford visit, neighbors move to new farms, and a large crowd enjoyed singing. Miss Velma Cole hosts an egg hunt for Sunday school classes.
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