Society notices and Christmas events in Wichita area
A Wichita society page lists a large reception for Mrs. William C. Schott and Mrs. G. Ralph Combs at Schott House on Olive street, plus Christmas activities. The Pythian Sisters announce initiations for December 17 at Dick's hall, with a Christmas program and lunch to follow. Various church groups plan Christmas dinners and parties at Lutheran and Methodist venues. Sheriff W. J. Cummings returns from a southern state trip. Brock Pemberton to marry Margaret McCoy on December 30 in New Jersey. Divorce notices bloom with a card from Mrs. Caroting Butler Kelsey announcing divorce from Albert Kelsey, prompting discussion on divorce announcements in society pages.
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William C. Schott
G. Ralph Combs
Schott
Olive Street
Qet
Sehott
Sand Teir
Balli
Kansas City
Rae Theodore Greisa
Law- Leavenworth Post
Brock Pemberton
York
Josin McCoy
Margaret
Ovita Club Presents The Sleeping Car Farce
The Ovita club members staged The Sleeping Car a farce directed by Miss West Dainty at the manual building. Refreshments followed the evening performance. Delphian Club entertained by Miss Bertha Zimermay at 720 Kentucky street. Birth announced for Harris White and wife of 502 Oak Street a daughter born last night.
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Exoma Penchard Anteetas
Progrese of the
Lutheran Church
Wal Connecti¢u Street
Childen
Penehard
Jessie Ewing
Ida Gurzner
Hazel Watta
O’ita’ Club
Ovita Club
Manual
Delphian Club
The
Harris White
Oak Street
Labor Leader Gompers Vows AFL Support for Defense
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor told President Wilson the labor movement is ready to back national defense and should have a say in mobilization. He urged appointing a representative to the defense commission to coordinate with army and navy. The President said he would consider the proposal carefully.
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Gompers
Wilson
Washington
Samuel Compers
American Federation, of Labor
Coffer
This Year's Crop Values Declared by Agriculture Dept
Washington Dec 15 Department of Agriculture reports this year crops valued at 395 560 775 000 at December 1 farm prices. Major items include corn 1 795 859 000 winter wheat 622 012 000 spring wheat 302 290 600 all wheat 930 302 000 oats 550 369 000 barley rye 41 395 0000 duckwheat 4080005 tobacco 96 042 000 cotton 002 205 000 potatoes 227 104 00 sweet potatoes 46 081 000 hay 012 320 000 and other crops.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
D. C
Department of Agriculue
Criticism of War Profits in French Parliament
In Paris the chamber of deputies denounced alleged war profiteering linked to the war ministry. Deputies charged officials with involvement with individuals who sell supplies to the governor and with private pleasures as a cover. Deputy Singal called the arrangement scandalous and venal, urging action against culpable parties.
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Paris
Chamber of ‘Deputies
War Ministry
Aulion-Antoine Singal
Air War Reports and Social News Mix From Fragmented Text
Partial dispatch notes German anti aircraft fire downing four allied planes and a successful raid on French towns. Local social items describe a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Will Nutter, a Thimble Party, and a school recital attended by eighth graders at Central School with performances by Miss Evans and Miss Harman.
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Berlitz
Sayville
Dee
Tle War Office
Bapaume
Peurnae
France
Q c
Jamies
Thac
Central-geliool
Fran Who Werg
Lynns
Klock
Mavis Carol Harmau
Dorothy
Josephine
France Bonds Taken for Investment in New York
A report states that 000,000 of French bonds were taken for investment in New York this afternoon by JOP, lorgany and Company, leaving 200,000,000 in the stands of the underwriters.
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New, York
Aran Syndicats
Annout
JOP, Lorgany and Company
Sunday Editor Dead in St Louis Post Dispatch Veteran Editor Passes
Jon Te Gorse former Sunny editor of the St Louis Post Dispatch died at his home after a long illness. He served the Dispatch 25 years with a three year stint at the New York World and the New York Sun.
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St. Louis
Jon Te Gorse
St.Louis
di Tel
Hame
Post
New York World
New York
Robinson Gymhosts University First Team Versus Kansas City Polytech
A basketball game is scheduled at Robinson gym tonight between the University first team and Kansas City Polytechnic High School. Admission is free.
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Robinson
Gymnasum
University
First Steam
Kansas City
Concert Postponed by High School Orchestra
A school concert by the boys schub orchestra planned for Friday night is postponed to tomorrow at the 6 school house. Kurtzman piano fest to feature 1400 attendees at Le Hunt, announced by officials.
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Schub
Kurtzman
le Hunt
Directors Elected in Merchant Association Meeting
Elected directors were chosen with three exceptions in a meeting held yesterday in the Merchant's Association Rooms. New members to join the board were Hugh Meats, Otto Gufer, A Tweed. The twenty four member board will meet Friday afternoon December 17 to elect officers for the coming year.
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Weet
Merchant’s Association
Hugh “Meats
Otto, Gufer
A. Tweed
Ali
Hunting Trip Leads to Bunny Hunt in Willow Springs
A fragmented report notes William Peffly and Harry Flory with Nelson and Roland at Willow Springs Township farms eighteen miles from Taw rener. They spent yesterday in the area inviting and reportedly shot rabbits during an afternoon outing on Peffly lands.
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Willow “Spring
Wiliam Peffly
Harry
Flory
Nelson
John
Roland
Pelfly
Willow “Springs
Taw Rener
Pettly
Kansas State Agricultural College winter graduation
In Manhattan Kansas on December 15 forty degree recipients graduated at the annual winter ceremony. Two thirds of the students are women. A diploma was mailed to parents. The speaker was Thago Chas. A. Smart of Ottawa. W. Me Wilson, a student who drowned near here earlier this term, was noted.
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K.S. A
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State Agricultural College
W. Me Wilson
Thago Chas. A. Smart
Ottawa
George Innes Sends Annual Christmas Treat to Lawrence Schools
George Innes, though no longer a Lawrence schools member, continues his yearly Christmas gift to students. About seven hundred thirty five doses and a case of chances are at the superintendent's office and will be distributed to children Friday afternoon.
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George Innes
Lawrence Bout of
Lawrence
Baseball Peace Near Hopeful Hopes From Chicago Chicaso
Chicago reports indicate a hopeful story on baseball peace as major club owners in the American League gather. Unclear text mentions potential federation talks and possible restrictions on offers, with reference to National League discussions in New York.
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Chicago Chicaso
Anerican League
Basascii
National League
Jim Session
York
America Juagne
Oxford Appointment State Committee to Meet at University
The State Committee will meet at the University next Monday to select the next Rhodes scholar from Kansas. Members include Chief Justice Jaluston, State Superintendent W. D. Toss, Campbell of Cooper College, Mossman of Southwestern College, and Chancellor Strong. Rex Miller is the sole University candidate. three others hail from other state schools.
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Kansas B
Clief Justice
Jaluston
The
Supreme Court
Campbell
Cooper College
Mossman
Southwestern College
Strong
Rex Miller
World Heavyweight bout signed in New Orleans
Safe conduct terms were discussed as Baytaits Boy and Fon withdrew. German naval attaches coordinated actions while Tess Willard and Fred Fulton agreed to a March 4 match in New Orleans. Mayor W J Arustien and others traveled to Kansas City for business as details emerged.
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Boy Ad
Fon
Fulton
Tess Willard
Matel
New Orleans
Fred Fulton
Rochester
Teacher Til Miss Mabel at Pinekhey School
Richardson of Pinekhey school is able to fill in today due to illness. His sister is substituting.
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Miss Mabel. Richardson
Pinekhey
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Lawrence Voaks
Tonganoxi
Esther Gibb
Ue Alpla Tan Fraternity
Biappa Era
Mu Phi. Epsilon
Alit Smith
Arlene van Alelen
Alpha Delta Pi
Sorority A
Kappa Kappa Jamma Sorority
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Kelsey
Albert” Cutryl Kelsey
Seattle
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Wallace
Therhé Land Street
Evans
Judge Smart
Oxford
Kansas - Hutson
Kybsas City
Adsumie Court
Swart
Charles Mfoss
District Court
Beechel
Pol Court
J. N. Jenkins Sons Music Co
Hunt
Connecticut
Dairy Carta Sausige
Dick Bros
Tere
George OW. Allison
Topeka
Bowersock
Marguerite
Clark
John Ts
Ssa
J. RB. Wilson
New Hampshire St
Bell
Arthur. L. Owen
New Engl & S* Land Conservatory
Musscr
Harold .Bauer
S .University of Illinois
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L. H.frink
Peeries State Bann Lion
Kansas
Pitt
Eavis
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