Federal aid to education debated in Congress
Washington April 28 The federal aid to education bill would give 48 states a total of 200 million dollars annually for grammar and high schools. It would supplement state spending, with poorer states receiving more per child. The measure allows states to decide whether non public schools may benefit and aims to address teacher shortages, low pay, and unequal funding across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Marlow
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
New York
Wenp
At Wena
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Ella Richardson
A surprise birthday dinner for Miss Ella Richardson was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Alto Vickers on Sunday April 24 in Donalsonville. Attendees included Rev Chester Phelp and many neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Richardson
Donalsonville
Alto Vickers
Iila Robinson
Chester Phelp
Jakin Freewill Baptist Church
J. W. King
FY. B. Rehberg
Charlie Gibbons
Karl Gibson
Ward
W. E. Roland
Dewey King
Edsel Vickers
Cass
J. H. Richardson
W. T. Moye
Glynn
Frank Funderburk
Thomasville
Vickers
Lord's Supper Observed At East Side Baptist Tonight
The ordinance will be observed at the 8 o'clock service at East Side Baptist Church. Every member is urged to be present for the serious service. At 7 15 the weekly meeting of Sunday School teachers and officers will be held as usual. A full attendance is expected.
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East Side Baptist Church
Insecticides For Home Gardens Declared Safe And Effective
Advertised rotenone and pyrethrum diss claimed as nonpoisonous for use in home gardens. They are said to kill both chewing and sucking insects and not harm plants or people. Claims emphasize safety and plant compatibility.
Inventor turns wire into walking toy Slinky
Dick James, a former Marine engineer, invented Slinky from flat elastic wire after years of tinkering. He quit his $6,000 a year job when a department store demo sold 400 coils in 90 minutes, and now manufactures the toy in multiple countries with millions sold.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Dick James
Sames
Will
Ian Ailendl
James
Philadelphia
Fin
Toni
Betty
Degan
Booncing Coath
Lds
Joe Louis Promoter Career Opens With Big Detroit Card
Joe Louis began his promotion career with a Detroit show featuring Jack Dempsey and Willie Pep. A crowd of 10,062 paid for a card headlined by the feud in boxing’s International Championship scene as Louis served as promoter and matchmaker. The event grossed $21,490.80 with two knockouts and two brutal, thrilling bouts.
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Louis
Bean
Jack Dempsey
Willie Pep
Rele
International Boxing Chi
Themnp
Naker
Detroit
Acclaimed Cairo Concert Highlights Pianist Siegling
Marguerite Inman Siegling, famed Charleston pianist and Albany native, wowed a large Cairo audience at the high school auditorium with a program including Scarlatti, Bach, Chopin, Liszt and de Falla. Three encores followed as teachers and pianists praised her mastery and expressive performance.
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Cairo
Marguerite Inman Stiegling
Charleston
S. C
Albany
Pelham
Thomasville
Harris Jefferson
Chopin
Lucia di Lemmermoor
de Falia
Mrs. Siegling
Concert draws Rotaryannes and guests in Cairo
The Rotary Club hosts a concert by Mrs Siegling with guests from Pelham and Thomasville. A reception at the Women’s Club followed, featuring Mrs R R Van Landingham and other hostesses. Ambassador Jessup arrives at the Soviet Union delegation HQ in New York carrying a note on lifting the Berlin blockade.
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Rotaryannes of
Cairo
Rotary Club
Pelham
Thomasville
Women’s Club
W. E. Young
Jefferson
Slater Wight
Philip
Jessup
U.S
York
Berlin
Ai Cign
Jakob A. Malik
Evangelistic Service at Pentecostal Holiness Church
The Pentecostal Holiness Church at the corner of Col ton and Blackshear invites the public to a Saturday night service on April 30 at 7 30. A special invitation goes to attendees of the Oral Roberts Healing Revival in Tallahassee and those saved or healed there. A church revival will follow soon announced by Rev Nathan Johnson.
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Pentecostal Holiness Church
Colton and
Blackshear
Oral Roberts
Tallahassee
Nathan Johnson
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Joe Louis
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Joe Reichman
Curtis Gordon
Lenny Herman
Bob
Rose
Nce
Market Review
Sagebrush Cowboys
Dick Haymes
Bob Eberly
Club
Sae Meme
Denier
Mfg
Ing
Georgia
Chambray
Holiness Church
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