Fifty Years of Service Narrated by Grand Major Nelson C Crews
Honoring Nelson C. Crews at the Missouri Grand Lodge anniversary, the article highlights his progressive vision for Masonry and broad sympathy beyond the fraternity. It notes the 48th annual meeting in Moberly in 1914, recalls long-serving brothers, and outlines new roles including a plan to create a burial department and to revise the lodge hand-book, naming key appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson C. Crews
Grand Lodge of
Missouri
Masonry
A. R. Chinn
Reuben Barber
George W. Dupee
Taylor Noland
Brother Chinn
Grand Lodge
Grand Royalee
W. T
Mia
Clay-Haley
Grand Lodge of Missouri
Mrs. Haley
Brethren
Sisters of the Adoptive Rites
W. Clarence Hueston
Kansas City
Joe EB. Herriford
M. O. Ricketts
Wm. H. Dawley
William Green
Platteburg
P. L. Pratt
Compositor Wanted at Franklin the Printer
Job notice for a compositor at Franklin the Printer located at 1908 East 18th. Calling for steady employment and good wages for a capable man. rejects drunks and shirkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
East 18Th
Western States Baptist Convention Session Held at Pleasant Green
The Western States Baptist Convention convened at Pleasant Green Baptist church in Kansas City with Rev Geo McNeal as pastor. Rev J L Griffith of Des Moines was named president as ministers from Missouri and the West attended. Several sermons and papers were presented. a full report will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western States Baptist Convention
Pleasant Green Baptist Church
Geo. McNeal
J. D
Kansas City
Kas
J. L. Griffith
Des Moines
Missouri
Weat
Convention Hall Secured for National Baptist Convention
Kansas City units announce securing the Convention Hall and Auditorium for the six day National Baptist Convention September 6 to 12. A three member committee Hurst Williams Beckham leads the effort with help from the Baptist Ministers' Alliance and Homes committee. Officials expect over five thousand Baptists to attend, with delegates chosen in Vicksburg Mississippi and a six day program prepared for constructive work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Dra. Hurst
Williams
Beckham
Vicksburg
Miss
Congress
Committed On Homes
Citzens
Baptist Ministers’ Alliance
Big City
Jones
National Baptist Convention
Negro Business League Carnival at Lincoln Electric Park
The Negro Business League of Greater Kansas City hosts a weekend carnival at Lincoln Electric Park with dancing crowds, animal cages, and a Negro Animal Trainer expected to perform Sunday at 1 o'clock. Officials urge dues payment by July 5 for inclusion in the final directory and souvenir program, with booster Dodge available at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Paseo Y. M. C. A
Dodge
Negro Business League
Greater
Kansas City
Brilliant lecturer hosts two receptions for Grand Master Williams
The National Business League event featured two receptions for Grand Master J. A. Williams and Grand Princess M. Etta Bolden. The Lyme Hall ceremony led by Dr. G. W. Brown delivered strong addresses, while UT BF Ball reception drew a crowded crowd despite the masters’ absence. Magnolia Lewis guided ceremonies with a polished program and a banquet followed by notable addresses from Grand Officers including Mrs. Sarah Parks and Mrs. Lillian Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bof
S&s. MT
J. A. Williams
M. Etta Bolden
Lyme Hall
G. W. Brown
Grand Princesa
UT BF
Fourteenth
Michigan
Magnolia Lewis
Kansas
Sarah Parks
Lillian Lewis
Denver
War
Kentucky Republicans split over Hert McCulloch row in Louisville
Thomas B. of Cincinnati Bugle reports Christian County Republican committee endorsed Phil E. Brown for voting against Colonel John W. McCulloch in Chicago and backing Colonel A. T. Hert. The piece notes Kentucky Republicans bitter over Brown’s articles and his 20 year friendship with Hert, while Brown cast the deciding vote making Hert a National Committee member. Brown’s stance stirs tension as Negro delegates and Louisville figures reshape Kentucky’s GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LotingiMe
Thomas B
Cincinnati Bugutter
Kentucky
Phil H. Brown
Hopkinsville
Hert McCulloch
Christian County Republican Committee
Phil E. Brown
John W. McCulloch
A. T. Hert
Chicago
Friends of
McCulloch
Owensboro
Ludlow Petty
M. L. Heavrie
Phil Brown
Brown
Ed T. Franks
Hert
Republican National Committee
Loulaville
Hughes
Republicana
National Committee
Louisville
Reappointment of Miss Woods Prompts Praise in Kansas City
The board of education reappoints Miss Mary Frances Woods to the public schools amid praise from the Sun and support from Nugent. A Negro community allynotes the action as meeting local needs and commends the board for valuing a capable young woman. Charles Overr dies June 4 in Chicago after a yearlong illness at age, leaving a widow and extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Woods
Board of Education
Kansas City
Sun
Board of Educaion
Charles Over
Rhodes Avenue
Chicago
Als
Claremont Cafe
Willa FE Jenkins Overr
Sid
Gusuie Jenkins Clinna
Quarterly Meeting at Paseo C M E Church
The notice announces a quarterly gathering at Paseo C M E Church next Sunday July 16 with afternoon services at Ebenexer A M E Church at Sixteenth and Lydia. Morning and night services remain at the original church. All are invited with Pastor J B McClain signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paseo C. M. E
Ebenexer
Berryman Family Vacation At Excelsior Springs Mo
Mr W C Berryman and his daughters Miss Eleanor and Miss Lydia spend two days at Excelsior Springs Missouri enjoying a brief outing with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Berryman
Mises Eleanor and
Lydia
Excelsior Springs, Mo
Lincoln News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
W N Corneal from St Paul visited his brothers and father in Lincoln last week. Mrs Sarah Brown of St Joseph via David City Neb paused to see friends here. Lincoln Brass Band rehearsing and soon to perform publicly. Mt Zion Baptist church rally last Sunday netted on 600. Evans resumes work after confinement with Witness. Lebanon Lodge 126 AF and AM selected their representative for the Golden Jubilee of the fiftieth annual meeting of MWGL Missouri and jurisdiction in Kansas City this August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Corneal
St. Paul
Lebanon Lodge No. 126
A. F
A. M
Missouri
Kansas City
United Grand Chapter of Eastern Star to convene in Kansas City
The 26th annual session of the United Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star gathers in Kansas City next week. Notable Missouri women, leaders in social and fraternal life, will attend with programs from St. Louis, St. Joseph, Maryville and Kansas City. Events run Wednesday to Friday with degree work, a reception at Armory Hall, memorial services, and addresses by Grand Master Nelson C. Crews and local dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Grand Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Kansas City
Missouri
Soclal
Grand Old Commonwealth
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Virgie L. Walden
Columbia
St. Loouis
Maryville
Armory Hall
Michigan Avenue
Knights
Kansasity
Victoria Clay-Haley
Royal
W. E. Jacobs
Richmond
Alma A. Clark
Lottie Gamble
Frances L. Boxley
Springfield
Rosa McGee
Lexington
Mattie Randall
A Welcome Address From Juvenile Masons
Miss Helen Floyd presents a Thanksgiving day welcome spoken by Busy Hee Excelsior and other Juvenile members of Arlivin C, Watson, and related lodges. Rev. Dr. J. W. Horse will speak, outlining Grand Master Dr. J. H. Williams’s plans and inviting support for juvenile treasury. The message thanks visitors and bids them enduring blessings and continued aid to the noble work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Floyd
Princess of
Arlivin
Watson
Busy Hee
Excelsior
Arlivin C
Phyllis Wheatley
Searchlight
W. M. Saunders
King Solomon
Matta Bolden
House of Worship
J. W. Horse
J. H. Williams
First Baptist Church in Forest Green Reopens After Remodel
Pastor Rev W H Davia reports the First Baptist church of Forest Green has a remodeled, beautiful edifice ready for the Chariton County Church Union convening July 28 from 1 to 2. Sunday services were well attended with a good collection. Members listed include Sigiere Anne Brown Mag Hal and Mariah Whiter. More details will follow in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Davia
First Baptist Church of
Forest Green
Chariton County Church Union
Sigiere Anne Brown
Mag
Hal
Mariah Whiter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Knights of the Eastern Star
Joe E. Herriford
P. M
Lincoln Electric Park
Order of the
Orchestra Music
National Business League
Ida M. Becks
Ebenezer
West
B. J. Knox
N. Clark Smith
Charles Overr
Quarterly Meeting
Lincoln, Neb
W. W. Mosely
United Grand Chapter Order OF Eastern Star
Geo. W. K. Love
U. B .S and
S. M. Tyas
W. H. Davis
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