Homecoming Draws Out Wentworth Alumni
A large Wentworth alumni gathering celebrated homecoming with a district-wide turnout from 1885 onward. Col Sellers and J. G., president-elect of the Alumni Association, led the banquets in the academy dining hall. The event featured olives, coffee, cake, and a festive dance, marking one of the school’s notable reunions this week.
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Wentworth Athletics
Lexington
Col. Sellers
He Academy
J. G
Wash
Death of respected farmer George L Trail shocks town
George L Trail aged 77 died suddenly yesterday at his south town home around 8 30 am. Born in Baltimore in 1845 he came to this county at age nine and never left. He married Maria Smith in 1872 and leaves three daughters Mrs Len Kelly Lexington Mrs L C Calloway Panama Canal Zone and Mrs F R Walker Marion Kansas. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from daughter in law Mrs Geo W Trail’s home with Dr W It McClure Rev T M Cobb and Rev B H Bruner conducting.
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George L. Trail
Mr. Trail
Baltimore
Maryland
Maria Smith
Len Kelly
Lexington
Mrs. Lilly Kipp Dies at 77 Near Lexington
Mrs. Lilly Kipp died Saturday at 1:00 PM at her home two miles west of Lexington after several weeks illness. She was 77 and survived by her husband Fritz Kipp. Funeral services were Tuesday at 1:00 PM with burial in Wellington cemetery.
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Lilly K. Kipp
Fritz Kipp
Lexington
Long & Fizer Install Refrigerator Display Case
Long & Fizer at 1124 Main St installs a new refrigerated display case. The unit enhances store appearance and preserves meat freshness by keeping items chilled and displayed simultaneously. The department addition reflects growth and justifies further equipment upgrades.
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Long & Fizer
Main St
Lexington High School Entertainment For Confederate Home Veterans
The Lexington High School Orchestra and Teacher Training Class plan an evening of entertainment for Confederate Home veterans on Wednesday. The program includes the play The Charity Pupil and orchestra selections with transportation provided by the Chamber of Commerce.
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Lexington High School
Veterans of the Home
Chamber of Commerce
Lexington
Lafayette
Ray County
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Highlights Local Prospect
Ninety nine attend November Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Morris Hotel. Edw. Bull urged active community involvement and warned prosperity requires effort beyond road and bridge improvements. Horace F. Blackwell discussed the city bond election and insurance in case of need. He explained bond spending and city finances, noting retirement of bonded debt in three years if the $180000 bonds are issued. The luncheon promotes local civic effort and the chamber’s usefulness.
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Chamber of Commerce
Morris Hotel
Edw. Bull
C. of C
Lexington
Blackwell
Membership Drive for Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Citizens and business leaders unite for a new drive to expand the Lexington Chamber of Commerce. The piece calls for 200 members, each ready to work to advance the city’s future and seize emerging opportunities.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lexington
Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Kemper Tops Wentworth In Annual Thanksgiving Football Game
Veteran Kemper squad defeats Wentworth 19 to 0 in a hard fought Thanksgiving clash. Barnett scored Kemper’s first touchdown, Coglizer added a second after a fumble on a goal line play, and a blocked drop kick produced the final score. Wentworth showed promise with end runs and defense but Kemper’s size and experience decided the outcome. Crowd of about 3000, alumni events, and postgame banquets followed the game.
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Pilley
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Mage
Went
Kemp
Red Cross Seeks Clothing for Greek Refugees
American Red Cross calls all chapter workers to send warm serviceable clothing to aid 50 000 Greek refugees after the Turkish Greek war. Lexington and Lafay ette Chapter units coordinate box shipments of coats suits dresses undergarments stockings and shoes. Clothes must be clean shoes low heeled repaired and tied in pairs. A box will be sent early next week.
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American Red Cross
Greece
Lafayette
Lexington
Higginsville Highs shut out local team 27 to 0
Higginsville Highs dominated the matchup at Higginsville, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter, one in the third, and one in the fourth with three extra points. An immense crowd watched the game as Higginsville claimed a 27 to 0 victory over the rival.
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Higginsville
Coffer Miller Players Present The Imaginary Invalid in Wentworth Gym
Coffer Miler Players will present Moliere's comedy The Imaginary Invalid in Wentworth gymnasium on Saturday night December 2. The company is said to be composed of exceptionally good talent and the performance promises an evening of pleasure.
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Coffer-Miller Players
Moliere
Wentworth Gymnasium
Residence Property Deals In Lafayette Street and Highland Avenue
Mrs. Aubrey Wright purchased from G. C. Thach the residence on Lafayette street. Thach then bought the cottage at 811 Highland Avenue from G. C. Wright. Taubman & Taubman handled both real estate transactions with private consideration. Taubman will sell it.
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Aubrey Wright
G. C. Thach
Lafayette Street
Mr. Thach
Highland Avenue
G. C. Wright
Taubman & Taubman
Taubman
Osteopathy leader dies in accidental self shooting
Dr. George Still president of the American School of Osteopathy at Kirksville Missouri died in an accidental self inflicted gunshot while demonstrating a revolver before friends. He was forty years old.
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George Still
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
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