Lexington Chamber of Commerce completes organization
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce completed its organization after nine directors were elected. Walter J. Gresham was named president with Claude F. Pack as secretary treasurer, and a full slate of vice presidents across production, industrial, commercial, transportation, civic and legislative divisions. The total membership reached 116 and a trained secretary will be hired. Tommie Campbell suffered an eye injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Gresham
Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Worth Bates
Horace F. Plackwell
E. W. Hoffman
E. D. Hix
R. Latham
B. M. Little
C. F. Pack
E. T. Stier
The
Lexington News
Claude F. Pack
Lafayette Co. Tiuat Company
Missouri Gas Electric Service Co
offStier Clothing Company
Central Beverage Co
Traders Bank
J. D. Hix
Hix Bros Department Store
H. F. Blackwell
R. K. Latham
Latham
Breckinridge Long Visits Lafayette County in Senate Bid
Democrat candidate Breckinridge Long, formerly Assistant Secretary of State, makes his first Lafayette County stop today en route from the Fourth Sessional District. He travels by car to meet residents, with planned talks in Lexington Higginsville Odessa and Warrensburg tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
Lafayette County
Breckinridge Long
United States
Lexington
Higginsville
Odessa
Warrensboro
Death of Mrs. Wm. M. Groves
Mrs. William M. Groves died at 8 p m at her home 1615 Franklin St after a weeklong illness of peritonitis A son was born July 3 to Mrs Groves Her condition had seemed favorable until complications arose She was daughter of Dr and Mrs E C Gordon of St Louis born September 17 1885 in Salem Virginia later raised in Lexington She married Mr Groves October 8 1919 and moved among old friends She is survived by husband infant son parents six brothers and three sisters Funeral services by Rev J E Alexander and Rev Robert L Cowan will be from the home this afternoon at 2 30 p m
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Wm. M. Groves
Illiam M. Groves
Franklin St
Death of Benj A Gordon Former Lexington Citizen
Benj A Gordon a former citizen of Lexington died Wednesday at his home in St. Joseph Missouri He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Kate Chansler and three sisters Mrs Kate Bishop Mrs Ella White and Miss Sallie Gordon all of Lexington The body was brought to Lexington for burial and services conducted by Rev Baxter Waters were held at the cemetery yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock
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Benj. A. Gordon
Lexington
St. Joseph
Kate Chansler
Kate Bishop
Ella White
Sallie Gordon
Baxter Waters
Death of J T Clayton in Grace Hospital Kansas City
Mrs Caroline Cowie received word of the death of her brother J T Clayton at Grace Hospital in Kansas City. He was 76. Survived by wife, three children, one brother J C Clayton of Alex Oklahoma and sister Mrs Caroline Cowie of Lexington. Funeral services conducted by Rev Baxter Waters at the Christian Church in Lexington Tuesday at 2 30 p m.
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Caroline Cowie
J.T. Clayton
Grace
Barn Burns at Felix Buellens Home
A barn at the rear of Felix Buellens’s residence burned Wednesday night around midnight. The blaze destroyed the barn and its contents including Mr Buellens’s automobile and tools. The barn was insured for $200. no insurance on the contents.
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Felix Buellens
Thanking Friends for Floral Offerings and Support
We express gratitude to friends for tokens of love and kindness shown through floral offerings and loving support during the lingering illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Lon Swartz and Daughters.
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Lon Swartz
Kilgore Sisters Begin Weeklong Visit
Misses Eula and Ruby Kilgore left Monday night for a weeklong visit in Independence and Kansas City.
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Eula
Ruby Kilgore
Independence
Kanane
Cotton Tierney Sold to Pittsburg from Tulsa
Jimmie Cotton Tierney once with the Lexington Greys and now with Tulsa in the Western League was sold Monday to Pittsburg and will join the club after the Western League season. Pat Mason, seen in Lexington, is starring for the Omaha team.
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Jimmie (Cotton) Tierney
Lexington Greys
Tulsa
Pittsburg
Pat Mason
Lexington
Omaha
Death of Mrs Anna Swartz at 1515 Main Street
Mrs Anna Stella Swartz aged 48 died at 1 15 Tuesday morning at her home 1515 Main street after an operation. She is survived by her husband Lon Swartz and four daughters Mrs R P Hix of this city Mrs G D Cox Mrs Mildred Moorman of Kansas City and Stella May who live at home One sister Mrs O M Gaffin of Kansas City also survives the family.
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Anna Stella Swartz
Lon Swartz
Main Street
R. P. Hix
G. D. Cox
Mildred Moorman
Kansas City
Stella May
0. M. Gaffin
Joe Williams Barn Devastated by Lightning Fire
A barn on the Potts farm two miles east of Lexington was struck by lightning early Tuesday and burned with contents. Three horses, hogs, corn, hay and harness were lost. one horse died. Insurance partially covers the loss.
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Joe Williams
Lexington
Potts
The Palm Beach Suit Enters Modern Wardrobe
The Palm Beach suit replaces the old linen Summer suit once starched stiff and unflattering. This shift signals a move toward lighter, more casual menswear and reflects changing tastes in Southern fashion.
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Palm Beach
Montgomery Advertiser
Swimming Pool Open After First Filling Sunday Night
The pool was filled Sunday night marking the first use of the prem when open to the public. Officials announce the facility is ready and invites residents to enjoy the new amenity.
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John Morrison & Sons
Ford
Trucks
Lexington, MO
Tommie Campbell
Loney Campbell
Sreckenridge
Ters
L. C
EB. C. Gordon
Fort Scott
Kans
Stanley
British Columbia
F. C
A. L
A. W
J. D. McConkie
Hattie Gordon
St. Louis
C. M. Jesperson
Anniston
Ala
J. E. Alexander
Robert L. Cowan
Benj. A Gordon
OUR Bank
Weekey Savings Club
Lexington Savings Bank
Missouri
J. T. Clayton
McCausland
Clyde Simmons
Ruth Fortner
Harvey Knauss
Rosie B. Martin Lexington
Dr. Cope
Edward. Schafer
Hattie Myers
Irvin Howard
Maggie Lincoln
Chetopa
Kan
Ralp Howard
Houstonia
Ada May Bobbitt
Daniel E. H. Oberdiecke
Lake Charles, la. Anna
Monroe Butler
Corder
Lexington Athletics
Mackie
Lineback
Bobbie
Crosse Helm
Schumacher
Beardville
Sweet Springs
Pet. Corder
Walter J. Peak
George Weis
Caspiana
Law
Wm. Beisenherz
Beisenherz
Lafayette County Trust Co
Federal Reserve System
Cot” Tierney
Ana Stella Swartz
Lambert Lamb Company
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