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Kansas City Sun

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1920

Page

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Monarchs and Elks Gather for Big Kansas City Event

Bishop Vernon, a Missouri native and prominent AME figure, spoke at Allen Chapel outlining Jesus ethics. A large out-of-state Elks contingent and Chicago Detroit Minneapolis groups arrive by special trains for Kansas City events. Regional Masons and Royal Arch chapters hold meetings in Joplin with plans to revise the Relief Department constitution and fund needs.

Bishop Vernon Missouri Lebanon Ozark Mountains America Kansas City Western University Quindaro Kas Treasury of United States Campbell College Jackson Miss Avery Chapel Memphis Tenn South Jesus Vernon Father God Grand Lodge Joplin Royal Arch Grand Chapter A. L. Thomas Jefferson’ City Grand Commandery Jose H. Sherwood St. Paul, Minn Crittenden C. Clark St. Louis

Lincoln High Principal Office Hours August Notice

Beginning Monday August 9 the Principal's office at Lincoln High School will be open daily except Saturday from 9 00 to 2 00 during August. We shall be glad to take up matters with interested persons bearing upon the school work for next year. J R B Lee Principal.

Lincoln High School J. R. B, Lee

Lightning Victim in Mississippi Revival Pastor Dies

In Holly Springs Mississippi Rev J H Herndon a colored evangelist from New Albany was struck dead while reading his text in the Providence Baptist Church during a revival meeting. An electrical storm caused the fatality but no one else was injured and the church suffered no damage.

Associated Negro Press Holly Springs Miss J. H. Herndon New Albany Providence Baptist Church Herndon

Elks Carnival and Allied Events Parade in Kansas City

Polar Wave Lodge of St Louis runs a special train on the Wabash for the Elks Carnival in Kansas City. New Elks candidates, parade plans with 400 cars and 10 000 attendees forecast. Elks ball at Convention Hall. Kansas City Allies report wins and schedules against white teams, plus hospital details at Camp L A Knox. Luke Scott Players announce dramatic program at Lincoln Theatre with Lafayette lineage. Chicago Defender staff shakeup. Kinship theater program includes Midnight in Chinatown and Woman Against Woman with Sex in a double feature. Midwest Lodge 233 warns the public that Lucas has no authority to collect money for the Elks.

Elks Kansas City Chicago Eighth Regiment Wolverine Lodge of Elks of Detroit Washington Elks of New York Pennsylvania Polar Wave Lodge St. Louis Wabash Denver Elks Paseo Frisco The 12Th Vine Streets Elke Lawrence Goldman Lincoln Theatre Luke Scott Dramatic Players Lafayette Players Luke Scott New York Lafayette Company Charles Marcise Jack Bradford Irene Claremore Lafayette Chinatown Lincoln Theatre Stage Midwest Lodge NO Lucas Elks' Lodge L P.O. B J. Gilmore

Doctor Mayer Takes Vacation Away From City

Dr A A Mayer will be out of the city until about September 16 for a vacation. While he is away Dr Jones Eye Specialist will oversee his work and duties.

A. A. Mayer Jones

Freemason Officials and Local Social News

List of Missouri and nearby state Freemason officers with names and posts followed by social notices. Chicago musicians David and Mrs Mitchell guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Gaines at 2619 Highland Ave lauded for hospitality. Mrs T A Holland of 1810 E 17th St reported seriously ill. JEFP'S LUNCH 1900 VINE ST.

David Mitchell Chicago Richard Gaines Highland Avenue Williams Chicago Conservatory of Music T. A. Holland E. 17Th Street

Elks Town Talk Bids Big Gathering on August 22

The note predicts a surge in Elks chatter as 25 000 Elks visit on August 22 with locals urged to meet at Union Station Plaza at 7 30 a m Sunday. Mr W M Sims of 1905 East 10th Street left Friday for Nowata and Oklahoma City Oklahoma.

Union Station Plaza W. M. Sims East 10Th Street Nowata Oklahoma City

Last Chance Cleaning and Bakery Ad Combines Firms

A combined notice lists Last Chance Cleaning and Pressing Club at 1726 Highland Ave Crowder and Higgins as owner and Hawkins Bakery and Confectionary at 2510 Vine Street with Mrs Thos Hawkins as proprietor. Fresh goods advertised daily.

Last Chance Cleaning & Pressing Club Highland Ave Crowder & Higgins, Prope

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