Dr Winship Defends Public Schools Against Critics
Dr Winship addressed a Saturday High School audience defending public education against sensational critiques. He cited press bias and shown progress in subject matter over decades, highlighting mental arithmetic debates and ongoing teacher dedication. His lecture encouraged educators and offered hopeful outlook for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winship
Cleveland
Elson
Matty
Tanta
Tully
Andy
Satine
United States
In Honor of Mrs Smith Miss Taillian Moorehead Hosts
Mrs Taillian Moorehead entertained Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at her home at South and Fourteenth streets in honor of Mrs Starley Smith of Butler Missouri. A number of young married ladies attended Tuesday and the unmarried ladies on Wednesday. Gaily dressed guests played bridge whist both afternoons and refreshments were served. Mrs Smith, previously in Lexington, is popular in local social circles.
Farmers to Organize To Buck Meat Boycott
Farmers in the vicinity discuss forming an organization to oppose the meat boycott. Some propose withholding produce from the market and using as few union made goods as possible. They contemplate living without meat butter and eggs for months. Public developments are awaited.
Local Figures Visit Kansas City On Wednesday
EB M Taubman traveled to Kansas City for a day of business while Rev R B Biiney also spent Wednesday in Kansas City for unspecified engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb, M. Taubman
Kansas City
Rev
R. B. Biiney
Union joins meat boycott to lower prices in Lexington
At a mass meeting in the court house Local Union No 171 United Mine Workers of America voted to join the meat boycott. Harry Blee and W Crow spoke in support with little opposition. Secretary Cox said five hundred workers have pledged to eat no meat, averaging two dependents each, totaling about fifteen hundred people in Lexington in the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
United Mine Workers of America
Harry Blee
W. ©. Crow
Cox
A Strong Five Meet Wentworth Tonight in Hall
The Kansas City Y M C A basketball team faces Wentworth in the Academy drill hall at 5 30 this evening. The Giants are undefeated and attract a strong local crowd. A Kansas City referee will attend to provide insight into officiating. Afterward a Saturday night dance in Amusement hall run by Miss Gilbergon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Y. M. C. A
Wentworth
Academy Drill Hall
Giants
Kansas City
Lexington
Miss Blanche Hix Hosts Delightful Wednesday Party
Miss Blanche Hix entertained about forty guests at her 1615 Franklin avenue home on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. J. B. Pollard of Kansas City, Mrs. Ida Finnell of Georgetown Kentucky, and Miss Marguerite Rightmire of Chicago. Prizes were awarded, then a three course luncheon followed by departure grateful for the enjoyable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Hix
Franklin Avenue
J. B. Pollard
Kansas City
Ida Finnell
Georgetown
Kentucky
Marguerite Rightmire
Chicago
Hix
Moorman
Local Happenings Then and Now in Buckner and Surrounds
Young Ewing traveled to Buckner on business Wednesday morning. Louis Kronsbein of Cordur and Miss Tillie Richter of Arlington Nebraska wed in the Recorder's office at 8 o'clock a m by Probate Judge T A Walker. Mrs Mary E Mollenbrook returned Wednesday to Blackburn after a few days in the city with friends and relatives. Mrs M L Belt returned to Higginsville Wednesday after a short visit with her daughter Mrs Charles J oefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ewing
Buckner
Louis Kronsbein
Cordur
Tillie Richter
Arlington
Nebraska
Recorder's Office
T. A. Walker
Mary E. Mollenbrook
Blackburn
M. L. Belt
Higginsville
Charles [Oefer
Local notices and social updates from Bloomington to Kansas City
John Tyler and wife left their Bloomington area home after a pleasant visit with friends and relatives. Geo. W. Smith shipped a car of fat cattle to Kansas City last Tuesday. Dixie Powell moved back to Lafayette. Various townsfolk visitors and weddings are noted, including Peter Blue marrying Minnie Purnet in Higginsville, Rev. Talbert officiating. The Buelah Buck Quartet will visit February 1, and a Royal Neighbors spelling event is set for January 29. A house fire near H. B. Ewing farm caused minor damage. The community prayer meeting, postmaster Otto Nolte’s cane walking, and travel notes from Montana, Cincinnati, and Kansas City are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Smith
Kansas City
Dixie Powell
Lafayette
Wm. Yackley
Higginsville
Peter Blue
Kansas
Minnie Purnet
James [Awkine
Talbert
Nettie Heidbrink
Happy Schelber
Hugh Smithh
Odessa
J. O. Whitsett
Agness
Kate Waterhouse
Tolwrt
Anderson
South Washington
Buelah Buck Qartette Company
Lyceum Bureau
W. E. Ridings
Lexington
H. B. Ewing
James Sanders
Walter Chiles
J. S Vickars
Geo. Barrow
Montana
F. W. Ridings
Christian Church
Brother Downs
Otto Nolte
Sevilla Williamson
Maurice Norfleet
Butt
Forfelts
G. H. Robins
Cincinnati
Corder Notes Mixed Social and Local Business News
Corder notes report James Airby of Blackburn visiting relatives, Ernstmeyer of Hodge trimming in Corder, and travelers passing through to Wiggins Ville and Higginsville. School superintendent Prof. Phillips visited the Corder public school. a minstrel show drew a large crowd in Higginsville. Local weddings, debates, and social visits are recorded, plus business moves by Hester & Wollenman buying a Marshall butcher shop. A local troupe plans a play All a Mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Airby
Blackburn
Corder
Wm. Ernstmeyer
Hodge
Jesse Tolkey
Wiggins Ville
Dr. Ramsey
Oalosan
Win
Wilson
Higginsville
Phillips
Jess Corder
J. J. Woodruff
Lexington
Dan Brow
Dover
Julius Frerking
Minnie Corder
Alma
Minnie Martin
Page City
Ounday
Fred Smith
Ed Mock
Manurive
Herbert
Tigginaville
Sol Ward
Frank Beard
Kansas City
Charles Klusom
Louise Schwanholt
Moeller
Marshall
Corder Folks Readiness for Benefit Production
Preparations are under way for a community production to raise funds for a church organ at the Methodist church. Miss Edna Mie Prnstmeyer and Harison Cravens were wed in Kansas City last Sunday evening, a surprise to families and to Corder residents. The couple has many friends in Corder and warm congratulations are extended. Mrs. Schooling, formerly Mrs. Siwain of Kansas City, arrived in Corder Wednesday for a short visit.
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Methodist Church
Edna Mie Prnstmeyer
Harison Cravens
Kansas City
Corder
Schooling
Siwain
Local Folks Seen In Hodge And Nearby Towns
Chirlie Cox started a business in Hodge on Monday afternoon while Martin Phillips spent Monday in Corder. Numerous visits and travel tied to Lexington Higginsville and Kansas City mark a busy period with birthdays, sales, relocations, and family gatherings. Notable events include Mrs. Malinda Haggard’s 80th birthday celebration and John Trotter’s death in Olathe with burial planned locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chirlie Cox
Hodge
Martin Phillips
Corder
Dan Brown
Nannie
W. W. Meng
Geo. Wheeler
Lexington
Bob Montague
Marshall
Mayme Johnson
James Corbin
Nellie Liueile
Kansas City
Malinda Haggard
Clay Corder
Ernest Corbin
Margaret Zeysiig
Bowman Corder
Blackburn
Hodges
David Phelps
Anna — Shoemaker
Irving
James Winn
Grace Bbbersole
Higginsville
Capt. Redd
al Lewis
Frank Zeyzing
William Garret
T. C. Corbin
Garret
Byron Epps
W. S. Beck
Delightful chocolate tea at Miss Marcia Sellora home
Miss Marcia Sellora hosted a chocolate Tuesday at 766 Highlands Avenue for about seventy five guests honoring Miss Echols of Hantsville Alabama. The ladies were invited in the afternoon and the gentlemen in the evening. Hosts Milas Echols and Miss Sellers welcomed guests with assistance from Misses Mary Howe Gladys Winn Pauline Sellers and Mrs Willis Millar. The dining room overflowed with hyacinths and spring flowers as chocolate and confections were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Howe
Gladys Winn
Pauline Sellers
Willis Millar
Woodmen Give a Show at the Princess Theatre
Woodmen of the World local camp presented an evening program at the Princess theatre on Thursday for members families and friends. The program featured numerous moving pictures local views printed by J. C. Coffin a memorable photo of John C. Young Sr with his mule and shotgun a quartet singing two numbers and solos by Harry St Clair and William Smock. The event brought credit to the Woodmen group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wodmen
Princess Theatre
J. C. Coffin
John C. Young
Harry St. Clair
William Smock
Woden
Entertained The Faculty at Central College Event
Miss Norma Comer and Miss Mattie Lou Catron entertained Central college faculty friends at the President's home. Green and white decor and gaslight created an attractive scene. Hearts games and a musical piano romance followed by refreshments. Out of town guests included Miss Wilson of Austin Texas Miss Terry of Muscatine Iowa and Miss Youngs of Warrenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Comer
Mattie Lou Catron
Central College
Aull
Margaret Aull
Kate Gibson
Maud Gibson
Marie Youngs
Miss Wilson
Austin
Texas
Miss Terry
Muscatine
Towa
Miss Youngs
Warrensbag
Local Visitors and Travel Highlights
Miss Nancy Vivian returned Tuesday night from a several weeks visit in Kansas City. Judge John E. Burden went to Kansas City Wednesday on legal business. R. B. Berrie and Ira E. Keller spent the day in Kansas City on business. L. B. Bullard and D. T. Bogie also traveled to Kansas City on business. Mrs. Annie Wilker returned Thursday from Kansan City where she visited her daughter. Marguerite Rightmier of Chicago and Mrs. J. B. Pollard of Kansas City joined visiting relatives, with Mrs. Ida Miller Finnell of Georgetown, Kentucky arriving to visit the Hix family.
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Levany
John Trotter
Olathe
Kansas
Mr. Trotter
D. M. Gray
Margaret Johannes
Nevada
Frank Hoefer
Oswald Winkler
Kansas City
Nancy Vivian
R. B. Berrie
Ira E. Keller
L. B. Bullard
D. T. Bogie
Marguerite Rightmier
Chicago
J. B. Pollard
Ida Miller Finnell
Georgetown
Kentucky
F. T. Hix
Annie Wilker
Kansan City
Lilburn Cole
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Mrs. Smith
Miss Blanche Hix
Mayview Notes
John Tyler
Bloomington
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