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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
5
City notes announce a Monday night dance at Cottage and Vine for July with profiled guests and social chatter. Mentions include Prof Wm H Dawley Jr vacationing in Boulder and several local figures attending parties, church events, and a large trolley giveaway from May 21.
Classified items describe a frame duplex sale with terms and a front lot, plus social notes from Kansas City. It mentions Dr. DeFrantz's illness recovery, birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Dock Hawkins, Cadet drills at Lincoln High, YMCA work, travel notes about Jesse Bell, and local fraternal society woodcraft offerings for Black residents. The piece also covers a fatal accident of Enix Sage, church funeral details, and a profile on Miss Willa Allen of Carrollton with education and character remarks.
Public invited to dedication at Fraternity Hall 212 314 Nebraska Avenue on Wednesday July 4 at 3 p m. The two halls under one roof offer bright lighting and ventilation near the car line for all kinds of public gatherings. Prominent speakers will appear on the program.
Mrs L Laskins of Bryn Mawr Adda lost her home by fire last Saturday. Centennial M E Church donated her 15.20 to assist rebuilding. An elaborate pink tea party at 1922 E 19th St June 22 honored Mrs W W Lampkins of Columbia Mo. Twelve guests invited. Hattie Lucas Richardson opens a tea room on the Paseo across from the Y M C A. Lincoln High Cadet Band and Orchestra summer Music School at 2626 Highland Ave under Major N C Smith. Coleridge Taylor Music Settlement School offers reduced rate lessons. Bell phone East 3173.
Mrs G O Crane of 1621 Cottage Avenue returned from Springfield Missouri last Wednesday after visiting friends and extending sympathy to the Keet family in the loss of their baby. Known to the Keet family since childhood she served as nurse in the home and provided comfort to the bereaved.
Notice states Lincoln High School Gand will be enlarged to fifty places at the opening of the fall term. Candidates should apply now at 2626 Highland Avenue.
We thank friends relatives Rev. W. A. Thomas and Dr. Wm. J. Thompkings for kindness and sympathy during the death of husband and brother William Woods also for floral offerings Mrs. William Woods 1416 Lydia Ave Edward Woods George Woods express gratitude for support and flowers
The wedding of Misa Nellie Donnell and Arthur Baskett took place Saturday at 8 30 PM at Miss Victoria Overall's Studio 2116 Woodland Avenue. Rev Wm Thomas of Allen Chapel officiated with detailed decor and floral arrangements. The bride wore white tulle cape with orange blossoms and carried roves lilies of the valley. Bridesmaid Alma Robinson wore chiffon taffeta and sweet peas, best man Nicholas Smith supported the couple. The bride was given in marriage by her brother George Donnell. A reception and gifts followed. the couple reside at 4312 Washington Avenue after July 5.
Mrs. Zenobia Nelson and Mrs. W P Mimme spent time in Topeka with relatives. Mr Tilford Davis returns from hospital and improves. Mrs Nelson confined to home with tonsillitis and a painful foot. Miss Alva Nuttall leaves for Springfield Missouri for a visit. Rev J F Griffen hosted at guests for dinner with the B H Thompson family. Red Cross ladies of the Metropolitan Baptist Church organize a unit. Willa Dwigeine president Fletcher secretary. Miss Ruth Bases and companions depart for Colorado Springs and Denver. Church rallies at Metropolitan Temple and A M E B Church raise funds and invigorate the community. Rev Griffen moves his family to the city from Alabama. Metropolitan Temple program praised. Mr Skinner delivers a valued address. Tom Tom wedding play at Metropolitan Baptist Church draws praise and funds.
A grateful list thanks numerous women for aiding a Red Cross drive in Kansas City. It notes names of donors and amounts, including five dollar gifts from Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Smith and others, plus a total of 175.78 raised. Signatories include Fannie J. Jackson, Ruth Lange, Minnie L. Crosthwait, and Team No. 21 of the Women’s Committee.
A grateful message thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during my husband illness and after his death. Special thanks go to Chas. D. Frazier of Grand Canyon Aziz for the floral design and to the Odd Fellow Choir for assisting Allen Chapel Choir with singing. Also thanks to Rev. Thomas for his prayers at the funeral.
The Order of Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem holds its annual sermon on July 1 at Bethel M. E. Church at 24th and Flora Avenue. F A Turner will speak on “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” with T B J Rob inson as Master of Ceremonies.
A brief exhortation argues that persuading the public about currency is simple and urges vigilance as a crucial moment may arise, calling attention to historical treacheries and the need to stay alert for changing times.
A compact item notes the phrase about health and nature as a symbolic saying. The excerpt hints at a banking metaphor where health is equated with deposits in the bank of nature and accrues interest over time.
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