Can the States afford to educate their children
An editorial based on a National Education Association study argues that public school funding is dwarfed by spending on luxuries. It cites 1926 data: DC spent 9.7 million on schools and 68.1 million on autos. Maryland 26.7 million on schools versus 168.7 million on autos. Virginia 28.4 million on schools versus 169.7 million on autos. The District also shows large tobacco and entertainment outlays totaling 48.7 million, far eclipsing school spending. The piece stresses the economic value of schooling, noting U.S. income neared 90 billion and schools invest about 2.25 billion annually, with education shaping durable human assets for future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Education Association
Commonwealths
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
United States
Why We Wear Poppies Memorial Poppy Sale By Auxiliary
During the last two weeks of May the American Legion Auxiliary will sell memorial poppies to honor World War dead and support the care of disabled veterans and the dependents of the dead. The poppy symbolizes Flanders Fields where soldiers died and are buried under crosses. Proceeds fund ongoing assistance for dependents and disabled veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Flanders Fields
Battle
Poppy Sale Supports Legion and Auxiliary Relief Efforts
The article notes last year's Little Red Flowers sale raised nearly 900000 for Legion and Auxiliary relief for disabled veterans and projects a total above 1 million this year. It explains government aid is insufficient due to proof challenges, so the organizations provide groceries fuel clothing and help establish war origin of disability while urging continued and expanded fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Auxiliary
Picnic out of town with Sunday School girls
Mrs Meyer Langerak led a Sunday School class picnic after school Tuesday. Eight girls joined the country outing with games and lunch before returning home. Mrs Ross Schakel hosted the Young Women's League meeting at S Main Street. Devotionals and business were led by Mrs Geo Lankelma. picnic committee named for June 10 with families to attend. Reports on Kentucky missionary work were read by Mrs Kempkes, Mrs Lankelma, and Mrs Kuyk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Schakel
Young Women’s League of the Second Reformed Church
S. Main Street
Geo. Lankelma
T. Kempkes
B. Kuyk
Kentucky
Informal social afternoons marked by hostess gatherings
Mrs. Jake Veenstra hosted college boys for a farewell afternoon with refreshments. Mrs. R. Lautenbach entertained the M. G. R. Club on N Broadway in an informal afternoon party. Mrs. J. Veenstra and Mrs. J. Van Gorp hosted an informal gathering on S Main St with lunch, twelve ladies attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Veenstra
R. Lautenbach
M. G. R. Club
N. Broadway
J. Veenstra
J. van Gorp
S. Main St
Otley News Highlights Local Social and Congregational News
Special correspondent reports on weekend travels by Yelle Yelama John and Conrad Lille with Andrew Dykstra to Shenandoah. Gertrude Vriezelaar celebrates thirteenth birthday with friends and gifts. Mrs R V McKeever visited Des Moines. Abram Dykstra to Des Moines for minor operation. Rev Paul De Koekkoek returns from Texas and resumes duties. Mr and Mrs John Vanden Baard family visit Oskaloosa with Mrs J B Vriezelaar. Mrs Frank Portinga hospitalized in Newton with improvement. Farm Bureau Club hosted by Mrs S L Byer. A baby girl born to Mr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yelle Yelama
John
Conrad Lille
Andrew Dykstra
Shenandoah
Gertrude Vriezelaar
Vriezelaar
Gertrude
R. V. McKeever
Des Moines
Abram Dykstra
Paul de Koekkoek
Texas
John Vanden Baard
J. B. Vriezelaar
Oskaloosa
Frank Portinga
Newton
S. L. Byer
Farm Bureau Club
Local society notes from Oskaloosa and Monroe
Mrs Lewis Schuring and baby at Oskaloosa hospital are reported healthy. Mrs Lorin Rickabaugh and children of Monroe visited R V McKeever. Doris Lee completed a term at Fair Oak school. Blanch Kaar hired as teacher for coming year. Aalbers recently treated in Oskaloosa hospital returns home well. Connie Mollahouta and Mrs John De Goey visited Henry Allenberg household last Sunday.
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Lewis Schuring
Oskaloosa
Babe
Lorin Rickabaugh
Monroe
R. V. McKeever
Doris Lee
Fair Oak
Blanch
Kaar
E Aalbers
Connie Mollahouta
John de Goey
Newton
Henry Allenberg
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Marion County
Pella, Iowa
Lincoln and
Webster
Mary Renaud
Society News
Gerald Paardekooper
S. S
Mrs. Schakel
Otley News
Ford
Rochester
Lord Rochester
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Bell D. den Adel & Co. Pella’s Largest Clothiers
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Phaeton
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Star Auto Company
Southwest Corner Square
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