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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
8
A 1910s oratorical speech by Vance H. Marchrank, a member of Troop C Tenth Cavalry, urging loyalty and service by Black Americans. It extols national progress since emancipation, praises Black achievement, calls for courage and patriotism, and condemns disloyalty while urging action to uplift the race and defend the flag.
In Edina Missouri Washington school held closing exercises in the White high school auditorium with over 150 citizens attending. Prof A A Hughes principal oversaw songs recitations essays and diploma presentations by County Superintendent W Ki Cottey. Class roll included Edna Hawkins Anna M Roae and W F Hawkins. Hughes urged colored readers to subscribe to the Kansas City Sun and was reelected at a higher salary while planning summer lectures starting in Hutchinson Kansas.
The ladies of the A M E church held a Tuesday reception in honor of Rev Hew McCully of Sheridan Wyoming along with Rev and Mrs Jackson and Mrs Margaret Farmer and Alice Bartley. A four course luncheon was served and Rev McCully received $5 from Oakley chapel officers and members.
The Moberly Missouri column records Rev J K Ponder leading a quarterly meeting at Grant Chapel with Rev G E Pettigrew and praise for the gathering. Ruby Gooch hosted a sunset dinner May 26 for Mrs B L Agee who leaves June 1 for Kansas City. Listings note church services, visitors Belle Smith of Sedalia, a June 8 reception for the Second Baptist pastor and wife, and various travel and health updates including Mamie Vaughn, Edith Harvey, Carrie Hopkins, and the death of Francis Mae Terri aged 15 months two weeks and one day, buried at New Franklin.
W M McGee travels to Rayville Missouri after a brother's death. His sister returns home with him for a brief stay. Lawyer W O Reynolds suffers a serious accident Monday evening. Mrs Williams remains on the wick list. K S Marmey able to go out again. Rev N C Buren travels to Quin dare Kas for a school commencement. Lincoln Bartlett High School class play at Central High School with senior roll Cecile Bell Ethyl Billedoo Annie Bell Holly Minnie Bell Holly Isabelle Lankford Lawrence McGee Emma Robinson Edna Weston Virgil Winters.
A baptismal sermon was preached at New Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. Brooks, delivering a message to the congregation about faith and renewal.
Local residents and visitors are listed with movements and engagements. Prof eGorge Neil traveled to Paris last week while George Sanders and his grandchild visited for two weeks. Rev Edreen was in Macon and Mrs Mamie Moore of Quincy stayed with cousins H L Todd. Lillian Coby returned home from LaBell. A H Harris Cornelius Wilson and Joe Miller attended U B F sermon in Quincy. Rev Page to fill A M E pulpit Sunday. Peter Kincaid visited her children Sunday. George Sanders Club No 8 hosts final entertainment before rally Saturday. Green Chapel drawn by expected large crowd Sunday with Canton and Quincy churches aiding a $2 drive. Mrs Green on sick rally. members to list.
Lincoln appears lively with reports of the Married Men's club shirt waist party at Walsh last Monday and a Mt Zion church recital with Prof Chas E Haynes and accompanist Mrs Roth McWilliams. Amaranth chapter OES plans a June 4 Weather day event at 2 4 p m, and Lincoln High will unveil a portrait of Dr B T Washington in Mt Zion church before presenting it to the school board June 0.
In Chillicothe Missouri B V Longdon reports visits by Mrs Williams Estella Woods and Master William to relatives in Kansas City. Rev Brown of South Park Kansas guests at Oscar Black home and preaches at the A M B Church. Mrs William Green visits from Kansas City. Miss Carrie Agee from Triplett visits the Banks sisters. Mrs Eliza Shields dies after a week's illness. Mrs I L Talley returns from Topeka after Carter College commencement. Carl and Alice Talley graduate. Garrison High School holds its twenty fourth annual commencement with four graduates Marvel Winfrey Eleaser Healer Bert Slaughter Annabelle Banks. Diplomas by H P Scruby. Rev E M Cohron speaks on I Am a Debtor at the ceremony. Baccalaureate services at Hartist church with Rev I L Talley’s address.
In Glasgow Missouri Mrs. WM. Davis reports the Chariton County Church Union gathered at Pilgrim Rest Haptic church May 26 to 28. Messengers enjoyed a pleasant time with a glorious Sunday. Rev. J. S. Swansey preached a fine morning sermon and Rev. W. F. Davis delivered an inspiring evening sermon to a large audience. Collect ions totaled $22.
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