The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-31

That the sum of $2o0,00o due the board of education of Birmingham, Fairfield, Bessemer and Brighton by the county board of education wodld ment made yesterday by Dr. N. R. Baker, county superintendent of ed- ucation.
 pr Baker, in speaking of the gen. eral educational system also stated that new schools in several parts of the county were created this season, involving 8 cost of about s150,000.
 Through the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company it is believed the moneys due the smaller cities will be paid. It was stated by pr. Baker that he had been informed the Tennessee company planned to pay it's taxes at once, having reached an agreement with the state board. He explained this step by the fen uessee company would be followed by the other large taxpayers. and the money secured therefrom would be imme mediately paid to the smaller com lnunities.
 Several weeks ago 1t was charged that the county board had not acted with due consideration towards the city board. but had used up all the money, and had left the city board in the lurch.
 Dr. Baker said the law since 1854 plainly directed that the county moneys should be evenly used for the children of the county and city, and that the county board could say in all fairness this had been done. He said this was the first time such a situa ton has ever. arose since 1854.
 However, we will pay the city board their additional share when thes Tennessee company pays it's taxes and the other companies fol- low suit" said pr. Baker, "and I be- lieve this will be adjusted within 50 days, The amount is being calcu- lated now, and just as soon as ,he county board secures the funds the smaller cities, as we'll as Greater Bir- mingham, will get what Is equitably due them.
 This money Is due to banks and bankers in many eases through loans and will add very much to the gen eral volume of business. This is the first time in the history of the state the county board of education has ever been delinquent in the distribu- tion of funds between the country schools and the city schools. None of
 
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 Although two districts were late in voting their extra tax for schools we are building one school in one of these districts, and plan to make fur ther additions to the system en.ail- ing a cost of about s15O,000 The school system Is in need of buildings in remote sections. but no child can say he or she is very far removed frav bet ing with competent instructors The outlook for the year is very bright, and we hope to have a most success full term"
 Miss Mary Pegram
 Funeral services over the remains of Miss Mary Pegram were held yas- terday morning from the residence of Mrs. W. c. Garrett, sister of the deceased. The services were con- ducted by the Rev. Toombs, pastor of the Presbyterian church.
 A large number of friends were present. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.
 Miss Pegram died in Washington. She is survived by her brother. B. R. Pegram of this city in addition 10 her sister. Mrs. Garrett of Ensley.
 Song Service Sunday Night
 There will be special song serv- ice Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at the Ensley Highlands Presbyteriar church. to which the public is h. vited.
 Public Installation
 Purity temple, No. 3, Ensey lodge of Pythian Sisters, will have public installation of officers at the Pytnian hall, Avenue l., Ensley, Tuesday evening, August 2. o'clock. All Pythians and their friends are cor dially invited.
 Sees More Business
 Erskine Ramsay and J. S. Patter- son owners of much property in Ensley, were here yesterday con ferring with President Robert F. Chadwick and Vice President $. c. King of the Bank of Ensley and Ii M. Mcdowell, in charge of the Ram : say X Mccormack buildings
 They did not give out any infor- nation as to any new developments although MT. Ramsay did say there ! GrE!i45sk7,E;T3
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