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The West Virginian in Fairmont, West Virginia

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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1920

Page

5

West Virginia Education Aid Gaps From Tax Divergence

The article notes that many states fund schools through taxes and earmarked levies, creating large disparities. Illinois reports 96 million, Massachusetts 5 million, Georgia 4.2 million, and Utah 9 million in taxes or indirect taxes. West Virginia faced funding deficits last year with under 2 million available for districts, widening gaps between rural districts and wealthier cities with better pay and equipment.

HORMS W. Va Faricua Gorkin Utah Washington West Virginia Virginia Henem

Adventures of the 74B Twins Plans for a Masquerade Party

Meadow Grove pupils receive an invitation from Mr. Scarecrow of the Corn Field to a masquerade party on a Tuesday after Mon Gay stlor the Hunter's Moon quarter. Characters propose costumes including Tim Mr. Elophant and Petey Porcupine, while Magica Mushroom notes a plan to keep crows away. Copyright 1920 NB Ad.

Meadow Grove Scarecrow Mon Gay Stlor Resson Dreamland Mat Mole Tim Harry Hedgehor Phil Frog Nancy Nick

Rural schools seek tax levy relief to fund teachers

Rural districts and small villages hope state tax relief will raise sufficient revenue to hire teachers and buy equipment. The maximum levy for elementary teachers is set at 4e and maintenance at 10e, with districts unable to raise taxes still receiving part of a state fund.

Oliver Avenue Service to Meet at 1110 Oliver Ave

Oliver avenue division of the neighborhood prayer meetings will hold its service tonight in the home of Mr and Mrs Gooowin at 1110 Oliver avenue Mrs Floyd Hawkins is captain Fred J Cannon of the Southside is appointed leader each member is asked to bring a singing book Bible and a friend The text notes a 1920 estimate of 40 million automobiles manufactured in the United States.

Oliver Avenue Toniett Me. Gooowin Floyd Hawkins Fred J. Cannon South Oide Ap Teader Ach

Death of Frank Barr at Cross Hosda

Frank Barr died at his home in Cross Hosda Mondealia county on December 1 at age 8 after an illness. The passing shocked many friends as relatives mourned. He is survived by his sister Mrs David T Cumberingiee and several siblings including Maudie Fox of Cross Roads. Funeral arrangements were handled by Undertaker George Degsr of Wadestown.

Frank Barr Pritt Barr Cross Hosda Mondealia David T Bedal Maudie Fox Cross Roads Rite Rane Mary Deri T. Cumberingiee Fairmont Parks Comery George Degsr Wadestown

Fashion Hints Tarbans for the Season

Fashion hints note Tarbans worn by men this season featuring velvet or satin fabrics with only ornate brooches or plaited trimming as decorative touches.

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