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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
4
A misformatted lyric fragment from Jefferson City Massachusetts author Chas P Wilson. It muses on travel ambition moral peril and self guidance with phrases like I am on my way to hear what the Jolly bunch had to say and to find the good road. The piece mixes aspiration and caution with allusions to drink and fame.
Chaplain George W. Prioleau retires after twenty five years and twenty one days in the U S Army. He will reside at 1911 West 35th Street Los Angeles California. A May 15 1920 high noon ceremony included a letter of commendation and a farewell handshaking. A May 14 regimental reception honored him and Mrs Prioleau with a mahogany cabinet and sterling service for fourteen.
Fragmentary note describes soldiers presented with a family member of Major Chaplain and Mrs Pri leau, mentions a Grand Lodge event in San Diego on June 7 and a return home, then a garbled line about a clam chowder at a French cafe amid an airplane or attack reference.
The New Era District Boy POU Convention, led for three years by Mrs Rosa Gipson, convened at Morning Star Baptist Church in June. The session, described as the most successful in its history, elected Rev S S Devie as president after Gipson declined reelection, with C J Drew named vice president. Delegates praised the work, musical program, and speakers, noting a rise in state funds from $63 to $ Neb, and voted a donation to Gipson before adjourning to meet in 1921.
Maryville residents enjoy a social at Mrs John Goodens hosted by the Sunday School and Missionary group. Local leaders Rev Heyant and Mrs Geo Ousley plan to attend the Sunday School Convention in Trenton. A Maryville baseball team named the Maryville Brownies is organized by Paul Smith. Amy updates note Mrs Bunk Gunn and Mrs Guy Martin improving. Zion Baptist Mission held a meeting Monday. Mosley, Paw and Arthur Smith traveled to Clarinda for a grand ball while reminders promote the Mid summer Fashion Show and Ball at Convention Mall on July 5 with tickets available at local stores.
R L Hopkins announces a broad stock of dry goods and notions including high grade shirts, fine underwear, silk and lisle hosiery, wash tiles, suspenders, belts, collars, ladies waists and gowns, georgette and percale housedresses, silk and lace hosiery, brooches, rings, watch fobs, tie pins, and related accessories. Cleaning department offers prompt service. call Bell Phone Melrose 42421 or visit 2416 165 Vine Street.
Meharry Medical College receives a $500 alumni gift drive to build a home for Dr. George W Hubbard, longtime dean and president. Howard graduates Dr. H Thompson and several others pledge substantial sums, with numerous donors named, as Meharry and allied lodges report recent election activity and contributions.
Sunday night a business program at Centenniel M. E. Church corner 11th street and Woodland avenue will feature Prof. G A Page on Colored grocers Dr J E Dibble on physicians Sol Smith on realty Dr Theo Smith on druggists and Nelson C Crews on Neuro Presa value. Music by Southern Melody Makers Centennial choir and Ladies Quartet. Dr A H Higgs invites all business and professional men and the public.
Attend the Midsummer Fashion Show and Ball on July 6 at Convention Hall. Tickets are available at all drug stores, promising a stylish evening with the latest designs.
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