Radio Church Service From Newark Attracts Half Million Listeners
Dr Kingery hosts Sunday night church via radio phone from Newark. Rev Charles Lee delivers sermon with prayer scripture and announcements to an unseen audience estimated at 500000. Westinghouse notes reception as far as Cuba Prince Edward Island Omaha. New Lexington officers listed for C E &. Deaths: Mrs Sarah Hendrix age 84 from Lexington and Mrs Butler Williamson age 69 from 744 Highland Ave. Funeral in Presbyterian church.
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P. B. Kingery
Newark
Charles Lee Ity
Westinghouse
Cuba
Prince Edward Island
Omaha
Kingery
Redlands
Cal
Minneapolis
Minn
Oklahoma City
Pittsburg
United States
Sarah M. Hendrix
East Main Street
Old Bradley Farm
Lexington
Jacob R. Hendrix
Nebr
Hendrix
Butler Williamson
Highland Avenue
Willimason
Ford Posts New 1921 Sales Record Across Cars Tractors
Ford reports a 1921 all line sales record of 1,093,000 vehicles, up 104,213 from 1920. The company produced 1,050,740 cars tractors and trucks while ending the year with 88,260 unfilled orders.
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Ford
Verden Out on Bond in Murder Case
Dick Verden charged with first degree murder released on $10,000 bond after imprisonment since last March. Proceeding unresolved, with courtroom action expected as the case moves forward.
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Verden
Bond
Dick Verden
Fatal Train Crash Kills Concordia Player Near Higginsville
A eastbound C A railroad passenger train struck a car carrying four Concordia basketball players near the Arcade Hotel crossing in Higginsville, killing Allison Hess and injuring others. Coach Oscar Strathman and Oscar Strathman remained uninjured. the team was en route to Grain Valley. Red Cross Chapter elects J G Crenshaw W L Groves S N Wilson Carrie Field Mrs C C Cannon Rev B H Bruner and L H Bell to executive committee.
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Higginsville
Concordia
Allison Hess
Albert Oetting
Oscar Strathman
Otto Ehlers
Grain Valley
Arcade Hotel
Red Cross
J. G. Crenshaw
W. L. Groves
S. N. Wilson
Carrie Field
C. C. Cannon
B. H. Bruner
L. H Bell
Wentworth Defeats Warrensburg In Home Opener
Visitors led 9 to 14 at halftime and pulled away to a 34 to 25 win over Warrensburg Teachers. Rayner and Giltner stood out for Warrensburg, while Wenner Bradfield and Walter led Wentworth’s squad. Crowd remained large as Muench’s gym team performed during intermission.
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State Teachers’ College
Warrensburg
Wentworth
Rayner
Giltner
Wenner
Bradfield
Walter
Wikoff
Reland White
Muench
Missouri city superintendents meet in Columbia
For the first time in its history the annual convention of Missouri city superintendents will be held in Columbia on February 9 drawing about 200 city reps. W. M. Oakerson of Jefferson City will preside. Morning focuses on school finances and afternoon on supervision with an evening talk on Inspiration in schools. The Commercial Club plans a Columbia University tour for visitors.
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Missouri
Columbia
W. M. Oakerson
Jefferson City
Commercial Club
University
Up-to-date Township with 87 Homes in Iowa
A township in Iowa contains 87 residences with 82 automobiles. Household goods include 48 vacuum cleaners, 48 stoves, 24 furnaces, 67 washing machines, and 68 gas and electric lighting installations. Water pipes cost $9 for running water. Irons total 85, and residents take 265 newspapers and magazines annually.
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Iowa
Wentworth Second Team Hosts Grain Valley Tonight
Wentworth's second team plays Grain Valley at the Wentworth gym tonight at 8 o'clock. Admission is 25 cents. The game is expected to be interesting and not to be missed.
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Grain Valley High School
Wentworth
Chamber Luncheon Draws Record Crowd at Morris Hotel
The Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon drew a season high of 89 attendees at the Morris Hotel. State Senator David Proctor of Kansas City spoke on road funding, while the Wentworth Orchestra under Major F A Day provided music. The February luncheon will be at Hinesleys with Miss Mary Marquis chairing and Mrs A W Allen handling music. A Woodrow Wilson Foundation note invites liberal subscriptions supporting democracy and peace through justice.
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Wentworth Orchestra
F. A. Day
Hinesley’s
Mary Marquis
Martin
Fulton, Mo
A. W. Allen
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Woodrow Wilson
W. L. Groves
Lexington
Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Elks Club Friday
Regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Elks Club Friday evening at 7 30. Important gathering with election of officers. Mrs Walter Dunford president Miss Ola Foster secretary urged attendance.
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American Legion Auxiliary
The
Elks Club
Walter Dunford
Ola Foster
Sec’y
Marriage License Issued to Hollis and Martens in Waverly
John F. Hollis and Amanda Martens of Waverly have been issued a marriage license. The couple plans a ceremony in Waverly and will reside in the area following their marriage.
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John F. Hollis
Waverly
Amanda Martens
Fundamental Principles of a Chamber of Commerce
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce outlines ten aims to unite citizens, elevate business standards, develop resources, improve physical and civic conditions, secure good government at reasonable cost, foster good citizenship, enhance livability and liveliness, promote efficient production, serve all growth interests including agricultural and commercial, and voice business views. If you support your community consider backing such a program.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lexington Chamber OF Commerce
Notices to Contractors for Court House Decorane
County Court will receive bids for redecorating at the court house and office building. Bids must be on metal ceilings papering interior painting and varnishing. For full particulars see County Clerk. Bids due February 4. Court may reject any or all bids.
Early Electrical Industry Uses and Shifts in Power Use
In the early days 100 percent of electricity served lighting. Now more lights exist but industry consumes 57.2 percent for cheaper efficient power and constant availability.
Central College Alumnae Association Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Central College Alumnae Association is set for 8 o clock Saturday afternoon January 21 in the College parlors. All members are urged to be present. Florence Lowman Graddy is president Norma Comer Bates secretary. Mr and Mrs C W Hays of Los Angeles California have been visiting Lexington and will visit Kansas City briefly before returning home. Mrs T B Ramsey left Monday evening for a visit in Chicago Illinois.
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Central College Alumnae Association
C. W. Hays
Los Angeles
Calif
Lexington
Kansas City
T. B. Ramsey
Chicago, Il
Wentworth Beats Missouri Military Academy In Mexican Series
Wentworth wins second game 24 to 21 at Mexico in a double header with Missouri Military Academy. Wentworth makes nine baskets to Missouri's ten while Bradfield hits six free throws out of eight for Wentworth. The previous night Missouri won 22 to 21.
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Wentworth
Missouri Military Academy
Mexico
Missouri
Bradfield
Lexington Chamber of Commerce Seeks Short Term Work Help
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce works to place people in employment and asks to be called upon when help is needed. Currently several individuals are registered for various lines, and even temporary work could help someone tide over until better opportunities arise.
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Lexington Chamber of Commerce
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