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Newspaper

Kansas City Sun

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1917

Page

2

Freemason Officials List for Missouri Jurisdiction

A. F. and A. M. Missouri Jurisdiction officers and district appointees are named. W. W. Fields of Cameron serves Grand Master followed by Win. Green of Plattsburg as Deputy Grand Master. Other officers include C. C. Clark of St. Louis as Senior Grand Warden, Ernest Doone of Louisiana as Junior Grand Warden, H. H. Walker of St. Joseph as Grand Treasurer, Geo W. K. Love of Kansas City as Grand Secretary, Nelson C. Crews of Kansas City as Relief Secretary, P. L. Pratt of Cameron as G. 1st District, EB. J. Cooper of Mexico as G. L., 2nd District.

W. W. Fields Cameron Win. Green Plattsburg C. C. Clark St. Louis Ernest Doone Louisiana H. H. Walker St. Joseph Geo W. K. Love Kansas City Nelson C. Crews P. L. Pratt EB. J. Cooper Mexico G. L

lodge and church directory notes and officers

Lodge No 25 A F M meets the Int and a Monday each month. Officers and directors listed with long roster, followed by a church directory naming Bethel Baptist Center Centennial M E and many other churches with addresses.

A. PF. M Maxons Emmett Spinell W. M Co. H. Countes

Kans as City Church Directory Fragment

A damaged OCR list lists multiple Kansas City churches with approximate locations at intersections such as Fourth Street and Oakland, Ninth and Wegahinetee Bethel A M E, and First Baptist at Sixth and Neb. The fragmentary record includes A M E and Baptist congregations with various street references, suggesting a city church directory note.

Church Services Notice

Second Christian Church announces Bible school at 9:30 a.m. preaching and Communion at 11 a.m. Y P C at 7 p.m. preaching at 8:15 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. Christian Woman's Board Thursday at 2 p.m. Pastor WHAJAM Alphin.

Christian Woman's Board Whajam Alphin

Teacher of Piano and Voice Advertisement

A studio listing promotes piano and voice lessons run by a teacher at 1905 East 19th Street. Contact Bell East 5407 for engagements and scheduling.

East 19Th Street Bell East

Sewing Circle Reports Rally Day Funds In Argentine Kansas

Mrs Ophelia Jackson reports the Sewing Circle of the First Baptist Church of Argentine Kansas raised 200 000 for rally day and has earned 16 80 in the week bringing total to 183 00 with 24 members present. Social and literacy events include a June 20 picnic, a 15th birth day party for Helen Senate on June 26, and a Tom Thumb wedding rehearsal for July 3 at Metropolitan Temple. A June meeting notes Dr W P Gray and wife arriving from Wabaunse Kansas, Needle Craft Club luncheon hosted by Mrs Lockridge, and upcoming association meeting with Bethel Baptist Church in Butte Montana August 14-15.

Ophelia Jackson Bapst Hiroh Katens City Kans Clara Ross Edlch Edmonds John Senate Helen Mre Sarah Roberts Jesse Nelley Leutenants Mesdames Freelain Boford McTeynolds Carter Argentine Red Cross Fund West Side Clara Roas W. P. Gray Wabaunse Inet Gray Needle Craft Club Lockridge First Baptist Church Kansas City

Rosedale News Briefs From Kansas Local Notices

Willa Trean daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Bell wed at parental home. Pleasant Valley Mission Circle hosted by Mrs J H Thornton. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church services well attended. Corner Stone laid and over 100 raised. Elza Baker is seriously ill at home of his parents Mr and Mrs Jno Baker of South Park Kansas.

Willa Trean Richard Bell Pleasant Valley Mission Circle J. H. Thornton Pleasant Valley Baptist Ehurch Elza Baker Jno, Baker South Park Kansas

Slater Life Notes Including Visits and Events

In Slater Missouri Mrs A C Lewis and her three daughters visit Olaloon. Mr Baltimore Roberson visits his daughter Mrs Josie Walls. Miss Flossie Wilson comes from Lincoln Institute. Sermons by H Smith praised at a rally with Rev Banks of Marshal assisting. Mrs A H Smith feeling better this week. Mrs Sharon and granddaughter Dorothy Sharon visiting St Louis. Room 71 pupils surprised by fishing trip led by teacher Athleen Walls. Mrs Logan Graves returns to Kansas City. Funeral of Mrs Mildred Henderson held at the Slaughter home. Minnie Whinefield and Mrs Sarah Thomas of Gillett visit Blazer. Georgia Green and James Smith wed in Pennaysville. many presents given. Mrs Jenetta Walte improving. Mr A L Pryor sick this week.

A. C. Lewis Olaloon Baltimore Roberson Josie Walls Slater Flossie Wilson Lincoln Institute Hey H. Smith Banks A. H. Smith A. Sharron Dorothy Sharon St. Louis Athleen Walls Logan Graves Kansas City Mildred Henderson O. Slaughter Minnie Whinefield Sarah Thomas Gillitton Abe Richard Sireen Pennaysville Georgia Green James Smith Marstall Jenetta Walte A. L. Pryor

Butte Montana Summer Weather Mixed With News Bits

Local notes report warm spells and unsettled forecast as residents visit from Los Angeles and Carrolton. Bud Phelps returns from Spokane with eleven sprint medals. John Palmer becomes Butte’s first Black citizen to buy Liberty Bonds. Church groups gather in Helena and Bethel Baptists host at Bethel. Minor community updates include a new Rialto theatre hire and Rev Woodward renting a bungalow on West Silver Street.

Butte Harry Walker Los Angeles Calif James Bulett California F. M. Shannon Carrolton Brunshine Mission Bethel Bu W. M. King W. D. Walton Bud Phelps Spokane John Palmer R. C. Logan J. W. Brown Helena St. James A. M. E H. C. Cole Mal New Rialto Theatre A. J. Woodward W. Silver

District Sunday School Convention Reported Positive Progress

Attendees Ty Mrs A BR Phillips Rev and Mrs Johnson O B Payton and John Young returned from the Fort Scott district Sunday School Convention with good reports. Various church and lodge activities are noted including fundraising by St John s Baptist church and a grand Masonic visit by Pros B J Hawking. Leaders and members from Pittsburg Joplin and Cherokee are mentioned along with two upcoming picnics and a lecture at Western University.

A. BR. Phillips Johnson O. B. Payton John Young Fort Scott A. Lit. Primps Ald Society St. John’s Baptist Church Will Robertson St. John's Baptist Church B. J. Hawking Masonic Lodge Lethia Hopkins Pittsburg Wiley Johnson Coretta Harria W. Ff, King Corner Joplin W. F. King Helen Hobbs Gea Austin Carantheans M. Lightsey Cherokee The Masons Fanner Kansas Wes Yale Payne Prof Patterson Kansas City Our City Western University A. M. EL Connie Brown A. R. Phillips Glass Cox A. M. E. Church

Tornado damages crops and buildings in Gipson community

In 8. C. Gipson a Sunday tornado caused extensive crop and building damage with no fatalities. The Masonic Lodge marked St. John’s day with a hall program. District Conference attendance included Rey, Burbridge and Miss Martha Thompson. Visitors included Miss Caldwell of Kansas City visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. St. P. Hemsley. Mrs. Lizzie Sneed spent a week in Kansas City for convention. Mrs. Vina Owens visited her son in the city. Mrs. Rosy C. Gipson attended District B. P. A. Convention and was elected president for the coming year. Mrs. Bell Gorman of Kansas City Kansas visited daughter Mrs. Tirvant.

Wellington News Highlights Social and Local Events

Hattie Hannan reports on the Childrens Day program at A. M. E. Church and community notes. Visitors Richard White and Oliver Martin from Kansas City spent time with relatives. Mrs. Louise Gray and Mrs. Nannie Washington traveled to Kansas City where Washington will undergo a minor operation. Local groups plan parks, picnics, and fishing trips. mines by Lanning and Harris resume Monday after a pause. various residents and guests, including Sherman Brown, Minot Nelson, Mickey, Ernest Carey, and others are mentioned. A weekend rain blessed gardens, and July 4th events are set for Lexington park at Toudmankr.

Hattie Hannan Richard White Oliver Martin Kansas City Louise Gray Nannie Washington Mickey Odessa Holden White Roosevelt Page Nordine Wellington Lanning & Harris Chas, Pratt Ernest Carey Lexington Toudmankr Park

Social gathering honors visiting Mrs Morgan and daughter

Mrs Georgia Gunn Grant entertained many ladies Friday evening at her home. The occasion honored Mrs Alfred Morgan and her daughter, who were passing through Sioux City on their way to Yankton South Dakota from Iowa City Iowa. Miss Morgan recently graduated from the State University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Georgia Gunn Grant Alfred Morgan Sioux City Yankton S. Dak Iowa City Miss Morgan State University of Iowa Oh Ia

Session notes of Columbia District Conference June 19

The Columbia District Conference met in Kansas City with Rev. P. C. Crews presiding elder and Rev. E. T. Taylor elected secretary. Thirteen pastors attended, several visitors included Rev. Dr. Bryant Wright and Dr. Beal. Sermons and essays praised, and a thanks resolution extended to Mexico hosts. Financials totaled 270.77 with various society contributions.

Kansas City Sun Columbia M. §. Bryant G. W. Wright Baptist Church B. McCain M. E J. K. Ponder B.C. Anderson Hannibal Dr. Beal BP. E Bryant St. Joseph B. C. Anderson Katherine Tillman Annual Conference Missionary Society EB. Crews Neille G. Wilkins Keytesville Columbia District Missionary Society G. B. Clay St. Charles Columbia District W. BE. Boon A. C. E. League E. T. Taylor Wentzville A.C. E. League Rey C.V. Page Mexico Allen Chapel W. A W. M. M. Society

Moten Evangelist Holds Record in Pueblo Colorado

Dr F F Moten conducts revival at St John A M E Church Pueblo with a large colored and tie crowd. Closing services planned in July with a union of the colored congregation to honor the famed preacher. He declines meetings in Cheyenne St Paul Pueblo and Cand Junction due to prior engagements in Missouri and the state. He aims to tour with a mammoth tent revival this summer and may start in Kansas City at a central location. He will depart Pueblo July 2nd for home 1310 McGee Street Kansas City Missouri for a week’s rent.

F. F. Moten Rocky Mountain District Pueblo Colo St. John A. M. E Moten Cheyenne Wyo St. Paul Cand Junction Missouri

Lincoln News: Marriages and Obituary Highlights

Lincoln Nebraska notes two events as T W W Mosely and Margaret L Williamson wed last Wednesday while Charles H Coil died at his North Second Street home from paralysis. Coil, pioneer barber in Lincoln for 35 years, was well known by white and colored. Funeral conducted at Brown Undertaking, with Rev J Burchhardt, assisted by Drs Payne and Hillman. Survived by sister, two daughters, and other relatives.

T. W. W. Mosely Margaret L. Williamson Perry Williams Chas. H. Coil North Second Street Coil Lincoln Charlie Brown Undertaking J. Burchhardt J.S. Payne B. Hillman Io Slater

Dressmaking by finished dressmakers on Euclid avenue

Plain and fancy dressmaking services offered at 2639 Euclid avenue with reasonable prices. Bell phone Malin 3778.

Euclid Avenue Bell Phone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Our A. F. and A. M. Mo Lodge Directory Liberty Lodge No A. F A. M Liberty Wiliamson W. M Nelson Waikaray Mt. Olive Lodge No Ind Vicitins Master Masons Tre Wetlcome W. H. Brown Hed Alvert Wilson Hishland St. Stephens Royal Arch Masons Janeety Mo W. HL Robinson Wm. Capps St. Matthew Commandery No William Cappa B. C W. HL. Hobingon Seo’y King of the West Lodge No Ith Compre Ce F. Wilson W M H. Conway Tracy Ave Secy T. Primrose Tabernacle Taboreh Vine Street Asie Dotson H. P Estella Pitts, Co. R Masonic Building Association W. G. Mosely T. G. McCampbell Wm. Washington E. G. Baker E. G. Lacy T. W. H. Williams Geo. Johnson Myers Edw Thompson H. P. Edwards J. BE Rhodes Baker R. V. Adkins Richard Harria R. Fulbright Church Directory 19Th Highland Charlotte Kan First A. M. EB Nap St. Baptist Church Metropolitan Baptist Church Wegahinetee Bethel A. M. E Water Steward Streets Uly King Solomon Baptist Church Old and Tate Aouaere M. H Quindaro Valley Baptist Church Hoseanerm Church Second Christian Church Woodland Ave Mme. A. Moore Franklin’s E. 18Th St Bell Grand Highland Cemetery CIM King Cole WM. H Milary Quinntenin Quinoleum Manufacturing Co Parkway West Handy Colored Store Vine St Taylor Holmes & Co Annie Holmes Magr Bell Phone East H. C. Parsons H.C. Parsons M. Ruffin James H. Scott Chase Bethel Baptist Church Butte, Mont J. Cunningham W. Mercury Street the Times Jesse Hi, Smith Rosedale, Kansas Wier, Kansas A. Nettles Inez Mt. Zion Baptist Church State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs Geo. L. Manton Robert Grimger Lebanon Lidge No A. FP Pleasant Hill, MO Wellington, Mio Iowa A. M. E. District Pueblo, Colo Lincoln, Nebr Kansas City Music School R. G. Jackson Vox K. G., Jackson Poro College Company Pine Street Dept. G ST. Louis, Mo Bell Waldrond Ave Fe Modern Builders Co. Estes J. A. Wilson W. 9Th St Wyoming St Mr. Wilson Sells Missouri Pacific Louis City Walnut Union Station T. G. Matthews
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