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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
3
The Oxford Eagle notes rising registration especially among women and urges Lafayette county ladies to vote with prudence. County clerk Webster says exact counts pending but turnout expected to rise with enrollments. The paper emphasizes using votes for the community's benefit rather than favored few.
W. F. Bond notes half the rural school trustees lack understanding of duties. Duties include organizing a secretary, selecting teachers by July 15, maintaining school buildings, supervising funds, enforcing compulsory laws, monthly school visits, fuel provision, and transportation in consolidated districts. A July 24 County Court House meeting will plan next year’s school funding.
Letter from W N Taylor executive secretary urges trustees to gather at Oxford on Tuesday July 25 at ten o'clock to discuss repairing rural school buildings and boosting community involvement. Invite teachers patrons preacher supervisor Beat magistrate and others to speak. Preserve country school as vital institution.
Congressmen Lowrey Sisson Collins and Quinn have returned home to campaign for re nomination with opponents Anderson Busby Miller Semmelmen Mrs Arnold and Wall. Sixth district rivalry between Jeff Collins and Weber Wilson heats up as Magee endorses Collins. Rankin Humphreys Collier run unopposed in their districts.
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