29 May 1915
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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1915
Page
1
A noble organization of women led by Mrs C R McDowell and G M A M gathered to support Kansas City bonds. The event showcased a brilliant assembly of representative women and loyal Masonic Home supporters. They presented $232.70 to renovate and beautify the Masonic Home.
The Heroines of Jericho Missouri Grand Court met in Macon May 25 to 27 with Mrs. Dollie Stevens winning the Grand Most Ancient Matron post. Notables included Ms. McDowell, Grand Matron, and a $232.70 donation to the Masonic Home. The next gathering is slated for Independence, Missouri.
The article profiles Katherine Jefferson a Dallas born musician who moved to the city at age nine. She studied at Attucks under J Dallas Bowser, finished Lincoln High School in 1913, then completed a teaching course at Kansas State Normal Emporia. At 13 she cut and sewed to pay for piano lessons and is connected with St Augustine's Episcopal School. It notes local bond debates and various local notices including a postponed temple installation and campus events at Western College.
Public invited to attend unveiling of the beauti ful monument erected by Mrs Josephine Smith for her daughter the late Miss Emma Smith under the auspices of the A program will be rendered consisting of addresses and papers.
A fragmentary poem in which a narrator proclaims summer’s supremacy and influence. The speaker, in a purple gown, addresses the audience as the sun and rain provide warmth, shade, storms, light, and color, presenting summer as the peak of hopeful maturation and beauty.
A集round of letters from Missouri Knights Templar officials praising Easter services and outlining plans for the Grand Encampment in Hannibal in August. Deputy Bolton and Grand Captain General Beard report strong attendance, uniformed knights, and preparations for degrees, decorations, and prize funds. District notes from St Louis and the Tenth and Sixth districts highlight enthusiasm, fundraising for uniforms, and entertainments to support the encampment.
A campaign urges voters to approve all bonds, claiming the measure would fund between 3.0 and 3.5 million dollars for labor-related work. The appeal emphasizes that choosing the bonds supports 80 percent of the total issue allocated for the projects and wages.
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