Divorces Granted by Judge Davis at Lexington Court
The American Legion invites you to Lexington. Divorces were granted last Saturday by Judge Davis before adjournment, including Buellens, Groves, McGunagel, Jackson, Rabe, Williams, Belt, Harrison, Holmes, Wesley, Smith, Berstch, Chamblin, Brewster, Batchelor, Ashcraft, Fitzgerald, Powell, Heldman, Leach, Moore, and Anderson. Naturalizations granted: Schenck, Adelt, Poudevigne, Bleckschmidt, Rodenburg, Moorehead. James Moorehead Jr. returned home from appendectomy at Research Hospital in Kansas City. he is recovering well with Mrs. Moorehead. City council sets 1921 tax rate at 75 cents, down 60 cents from 1920. 1920 valuation about 2.3 million, 1921 valuation about 3.9 million. most bonds reduced except city hall bonds remaining at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Buellens
Bertha Buellens
Annie L. Groves
William A. Groves
William McGunagel
Laura B. McGungal
Arthur Jackson
Frances Jackson
William Rabe
Lottie May Rabe
Orlie L. Williams
Belle L. Williams
Florence May Belt
William Arnold Belt
Leslie Lester Harrison
Margaret Alice Harrison
Milton Holmes
Maude Holmes
John Wesley
Fannie Wesley
James Smith
Grace Smith
Lena M
Berstch
Samuel
George Albert Chamblin
Vivian S. Chamblin
Minnie E. Brewster
Harry E. Brewster
Lee L. Batchelor
Augusta
Batchelor
Anna Maude Ashcraft
Rochester Ashcraft
Dan Fitzgerald
Maggie W. Fitzgerald
Mayme Powell
Victor B. Powell
R. C. Heldman
Robert Odie Leach
Everly Sanford Leach
Pearl Moore
Robert Moore
Grace Anderson
Abraham Anderson
Cark Schenck
Josef Frank Adelt
Albert Marius Poudevigne
Fred Bleckschmidt
Henry J. Rodenburg
James R. Moorehead, Jr
Kansas City
City Hall
Legion celebrates July 4 stands begun Monday evening
Work starts Monday evening to build stands for the American Legion celebration on July 4. Volunteers are urged to donate any time. notify A. J. Cretemeyer or any committee member. Bring a saw and hammer and report Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
A. J. Cretemeyer
Miss Foster Elected Missouri Legion Auxiliary Secretary
Miss Ola Foster of this city was elected secretary of the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion for Missouri at the Joplin convention on June 20. Mrs. W. E. Ewing of Odessa was chosen state treasurer and Miss Carrie Kroencke of Concordia state historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Foster
Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Missouri
Joplin
W. E. Ewing
Odessa
Carrie Kroencke
Concordia
Pupils of Miss Graves Give Recital at Murrell Auditorium
The recital by Miss Elizabeth Graves pupils drew a large audience at Murrell Auditorium Monday evening. A well chosen program was presented in excellent form. Edna Forsha won first honor and Irene Hedge second honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Graves
Murrell Auditorium
Edna Forsha
Irene Hedge
Buckner Social Guests At Edna Forsha Home
Miss Geraldine Rissler and Miss Almeda Johnson of Buckner are guests of Miss Edna Forsha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Rissler
Almeda Johnson
Buckner
Edna Forsha
Wilson Rothermel wedding ties Chicago to Lexington
The ceremony of Miss Theresa Vashon Wilson and Mr. William Henry Rothermel Jr. took place Saturday at 5 pm on the East lawn of the Wilson home 307 Washington Ave. Attendants included bridesmaids Lyd ia Hinckley Louise Mammen and Frances Henderson with Elizabeth Wilson as maid of honor. After a luncheon the couple departed for a West tour including Colorado Utah and Yellowstone Park before settling in Chicago. The bride, daughter of Judge Stephen N. Wilson, is a Central College for Women and University of Chicago graduate. the groom is with Rothermel & Son in Chicago. Out-of-town guests traveled from Oklahoma Missouri and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Hinckley
Hinsdale
Louise Mammen
Bloomington
Ill
Frances Henderson
Oak Park
Elizabeth Wilson
Little Tilton Davis, Jr
Elizabeth Sellers
Charles Rotermel
O. R. Sellers
University of Chicago
Rothermel & Son
Fire Insurance Adjusters
Chicago
Lee Hawkins
Mangum
Okla
Bettie
Katherine Nickerson
Warrenburg
Katherine Brokaw
St. Louis
Dorothy Fay
Sam Rothermel
Charles Higgins
Women’s Auxiliary delegates return from Joplin convention
Miss Ola Foster and Miss Mil dred Barron returned Tuesday night from Joplin where they attended the state convention of the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion. Mrs. Charles Griswold of New York City is a guest at the home of F. Lee Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Foster
Mildred Barron
Joplin
Women’s Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Charles Griswold
New York City
F. Lee Wallace
Cabbage Worm Control Methods Cited in Bulletin
The bulletin notes that arsenate of lead mixed with laundry soap can kill green cabbage worms and cabbage looper by causing foliar adherence. It also mentions nicotine sulphate or kerosene emulsion with soap for use against aphids and related pests.
Testing fabrics to identify genuine linen and silk blends
The Department of Agriculture outlines simple tests to verify fabric contents. Methods include unraveling threads to compare fibre characteristics, testing feel and transparency, and burning samples to distinguish pure silk from weighted blends. Cotton linen or cotton silk mixtures are common adulterants, so careful inspection helps ensure correct pricing and quality.
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Department of Agriculture
Shooting Drags On in Quarter Saturday Night
Will Renick wounded Chester Hunter in arm and leg during a quarter Saturday night. Renick fired twice, with both shots striking Hunter after Hunter reportedly fired at Renick and missed. Both men are Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Renick
Chester Hunter
Renick
Hunter
Buckner Pair Wed in Probate Court Ceremony
Levay Carson and Miss Ellen Reeves of Buckner were married Friday afternoon in the probate judge's office with Judge N. Wilson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levay Carson
Ellen Reeves
Buckner
N. Wilson
Death of Hiram Finch at West Main Street Home
Hiram Finch about 54 died Monday night at 7:30 at his West Main street home from complications of diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Finch
West Main Street
Hog cholera vaccine price reduced to 144 cents
Notice to Farmers announces a price cut for hog cholera vaccination from 2 cents per cubic centimeter to 144 cents, reflecting market hog prices and lower serum costs. The new price takes effect Monday, June 27, 1921.
Test Instructions Mention Lye Effects on Wool Fabric
The passage notes lye has a similar effect on wool and warns to avoid contact with the hands when performing the test. It emphasizes careful handling of lye solution to prevent skin exposure during the procedure.
Athletics fall as score hits sixteen to eleven
The Athletics extended their losing streak with a 16 to 11 defeat on Sunday. The game was loosely played with heavy hitting. Corder defeated Odessa 8 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletics
Corder
Odessa
Marriage Licenses Issued in Dover Area
A marriage license has been issued to Samuel McNally and Maggie Hatfield of Dover. Separate entry lists Harry R. Langlands and Flora A. Neff with unclear associated location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McNally
Dover
Maggie Hatfield
Harry R. Langlands
Flora A. Neff
County superintendent cites teacher enrollment at college
Elmer H. White, Lafayette County superintendent, reported in his War rentburg office that 88 teachers from Lafayette County are enrolled at Central Missouri State Teachers College for the summer term, up from 65 last year. Mrs. White joined him after a three week visit with her parents near Chilhowee due to her father's illness, now convalescing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer H. White
Central Missouri State Teachers College
Warrensburg
Lafayette County
White
T. A. Johnson
Chilhowee
Ex-Colonels Head to Turkey Creek Banks
Ex-Colonels Harry, John K., and A E Taubman and B M Little left Tuesday morning for the banks of Turkey Creek in Benton County. Captains H F Blackwell Jr and B M Little Jr accompany them. The story will be continued next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Blackwell
Harry
John K
A. E. Taubman
B. M. Little
H. F. Blackwell, Jr
B. M. Little, Jr
Turkey Creek
Benton County
Speeding Within City Limits Sparks Taxpayer Frustration
Citizens note recurring fines for speeding are costly and burdensome while addressing law enforcement. They thank officers and call for tighter patrol routines amid rising expenses.
Minnie Dreyer Fined 40 Dollars in Police Court
Minnie Dreyer was fined forty dollars plus costs in police court Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Dreyer
Circuit Court Adjourns To October Term
The circuit court adjourned Saturday to the regular October term.
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The
Lexington
Circuit Court Proceedings
Davis
Nsure
Parer
Miss Foster
Secretary of Women’s Auxiliary
Edward H. Kellar
Schenectady
N. Y
Chiropody Association
Carson-Reeves
Mater
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