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Kansas City Sun

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1914

Page

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Two Rousing Meetings Unite Negro Enterprise Efforts

Ad shows large audiences at Kingdommon and Stn Street Baptist Tabernacle where the Negro Business League is urged toward industrial and civic advancement. Speakers praise unity and the Afro American rise, with notes on churchs, leaders, and upcoming events as campaigns continue.

Kingdommon Stn Street Baptist Tabernacle Negro Business League Faolth F. J. Weaver J. A. Wilson C. A. Franklin King Solomon Baptist Church J. E. Dibble E. A. Shackleford H. Calloway Omcera C. H. Calloway EB. A. Shackleford Kansas Dorsey Green G. L Prince J. Franklin Wilson Metropolitan Baptist Church J. HE. Dibble Lee R. Petty J. F. Bradley L. W. Johnson Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Church of Iving God Oakland Avenue Kansas City Negro Enterprise BE. A. Robinson

Last PTA meeting at Wendell Philips School

The Wendell Philips School Parent Teachers Association held its final meeting of the year on Monday evening May 26. President Mrs Hickam presided with music by the Boys Orchestra and a vocal solo by a Kansas girl Letita Bradfield. Mrs R D Wells read a paper on a mother’s influence. The event featured an introduction, songs, and remarks by the president. A later note records Booker Washington School PTA meeting of May 14 with Prof T W H Williams giving the address and a wand drill, a guessing contest won by Cartright Ward, and arithmetic contests with Rob Dixon and Helen Johnson taking prizes.

Wendell Philips School Parent-Teachers Association Hickam Kansas Letita Bradfield R. D. Wells Parent-Teachers Association Booker Washington School T. W. H. Williams Bruce School Samalfer Cartright Ward Rob Dixon Prise Helen Johnson Attucks School Garret G. A. Page Board of Education Ross

Dr G Wy Stevens listed for consultations at home

Dr G Wy Stevens a well known spiritualist can be consulted at his residence 1904 Paseo any day from 1 am to 10 pm with availability for seekers and followers seeking guidance and insight.

G. Wy Stevens

Five Points Club Hosts Reception at Brooklyn Avenue Home

The Denver Five Points Club of Eyenetzer Chapel held a delightful reception on Friday from 2 30 to 11 00 p m at the home of Mrs Albert Price located at 1730 Brooklyn Avenue.

Denver Five Points Club Eyenetzer Chapel Albert Price Brooklyn Avenue

Crispus Attucks Hero of the American Revolution

A patriotic oration honors Crispus Attucks and other unknown dead, praising revolutionary sacrifice and the enduring memory of heroes who fought for liberty. The message links Attucks to Civil War reverence and later battles, celebrating enduring courage across generations.

Crispus Attucks Freu Ethopia

No middle man's profit printer warns of false soliciting

C A Franklin of 14 9 Main Street Bell Phone Grand 2088 states he will send after printing time if brought to his office and will provide material and service directly. He warns that others soliciting in his name are making false representations and urges customers to contact him directly.

Supreme Council Philadelphia Rand Jil. Jas Fratela Richards Supreme Councils Free Masonry United Supreme Councils Washington City United States Canada Ohio Atlantic Pacific Missouri California Bencett A. P. Smith C. A. Franklin Main Street Bell Phone Grand George Chivis Ciity Oakland Chivis Los Angeles Eagle Geo. Chrvis America

Graduation of Negro Nurses at City Hospital School

The nursing class of May by Mayne Graneh Vaughn Bertha Cortone Hanna May Vickera Springfield Mo received diplomas at Allen Chapel after a Bac calaureate sermon at Second Baptist. Rev Samuel W Bacote presided as master of ceremonies Dr Wm Tompkins highlighted hospital progress for Negroes speeches praised Julius Rosenwald’s gift and noted racial and political context of the Colored Department.

Havens City City Hospital Mayne Graneh Vaughn Moberly Bertha Cortone Hanna Boonville Marie Vickera Springfield Second Baptist Church Gideon Samuel W. Bacote A. Holmes Wmder W. Bacote Babylon Coleridge Taylor Allen Chapel Penn Thompkings Colored Department General Hospital Fiso Stat W. P. Motley Hospital and Health Board Thompkins Booker T. Washington H. T. Kealing Western University R. G. Jackson West Melba Mise Effie Grant George Pipkin The Mise Harriet Leck W. H. Thomas

Decoration Day Flower Deliveries at Highland Cemetery

The Weaver Floral Co offers two Decoration Day deliveries to Highland Cemetery with set times. Orders are urged early as flowers will not be sold at the car line or cemetery. Prices listed include potted plants, vines, and assorted wreaths, with contact at 1510 EL 18th Bell East 4798.

THE Weaver Floral CO Higthland Cemetery Weaver Fioral Co Bell Phone East

Afro American Invest Co Motors Homes On Michigan and Garf Field

Special to home buyers. We list six to eight room strictly modern houses on Michigan Ave Euclid Ave and Garfield between 10th and 11th St. Excellent neighborhood value, shown by appointment. Also four new cottages two and four rooms near Wendell Phillips School priced 1100 to 1500. Easy terms. Afro American Invest Co. 911 McGee St Bell 751 Main Home 7555 Malin.

Michigan Euclid Av Garfield 10Th I1h Wendell Phillips School Afro-American Invest CO McGee St Bell Main

Monster Celebration Corner Stone Laying at YMCA

Officers of grand lodges from four states head to the YMCA for a corner stone laying ceremony. The event marks a milestone in regional fraternal and community development with participation anticipated from prominent lodge leaders and local officials.

Y M C A Corner Stone Ceremony Draws Big Parade

The upcoming Y M C A corner stone laying on Sunday May List at 2 30 PM draws crowds from Missouri Kansas Iowa and Colorado. Grand officers escorts and uniformed ranks prepare a 2000 strong parade from 15th and Woodland. Leaders from Knights of Pythias Masons Odd Fellows and Eastern Western Hemispheres attend.

Y. M.C Missouri Kansas Iowa Colorado Woodland Mie Ol. Thos. Eaton Alde de Knights of H. ©. Cook H. M. Beardster J. B. Moorland Washington, D. C International Committee M. CA N. C. Crews G. N. Grisham P. G. M. B. K. Bruce G. M. Dorsey Green G. Secy Lewis G. Atty. W. ©. Houston E. M. Phoenix The Odd Fellows and Patriarchies G. C. A W. Lloyd W. H. Butler K. P's G. C. Floyd Smith N.C. Crews G. M. B. J. Hawkins Kanean Lawrence G. M. J. L. Thompson Masonic Rector G. M Masons of Doeeere Fog R. T. Coles

Flowers for Decoration Day at Crosthwaite Floral

The Crosthwaite Floral Co at 18th St offers to fill all Decoration Day flower and design orders. Call Bell East 273 to place your order now.

Crosthwaite Floral Co Lili BE 18Th St Bell Phone East Crosthwaite Floral Company

Royal Arch chapter gains progress in St Paul visit

Grand High Priest Geo Broomfield of St Louis paid an annual visit to St Paul and Keystone Charters. He reports a successful trip and much work being done in the Royal Arch Chapter last Tuesday night.

Geo. Broomfield St. Louis St. Paul Keystone Royal Arch

Grisham Gives Largest Gift in Colored Fund Drive

Prof. G. N. Grisham, chairman of the Building Fund Committee, made the largest contribution by a Colored donor, giving 525 dollars toward the campaign.

G. N. Grisham Building Fund Committee

Betty and Sam's Corner Fans Reportive Silence

Dear Editor and readers share nostalgia for Betty and Sam's Corner missing from the last issue. Letters imply a move to churchgoing, with a lighter note from Mrs Johnson and Mrs Well Wishers and a promise Betty and Sam will avoid mischief this summer.

Los Angeles Cal Betty Sam W. T. Johnson

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the Supreme Council Annie Hickum Estella Woods Charles A. Starks Spain Julius Rosenwald J. E. Moorland Malin Wm. J. Thompkins H. M. Beardeley Geo. W. Chivis Susié Shackleford Lydia Aventn
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