Circuit Court Adjourns For October Session
The circuit court that opened June 12 adjourned Saturday until October 9 with one jury trial. Decrees of divorce granted in Luther Burles v. Flora Burles Anna Washington v. George Washington Josie Martin v. John Martin Cordelia Lee v. Edward Lee Sallie Pollard v. Rasmus Pollard Flossie E. Neese v. Henry E. Neese John T. Taylor v. Nancy M. Taylor Edward Shafer v. Hattie Shafer Hattie H. Minton v. W. R. Minton Jenkins Workuff v. Hattie Workuff Robert L. Duncan v. Helen Duncan.
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Circuit Court
Luther Burles
Flora Burles
Anna Washington
George Washington
Josie Martin
John Martin
Cordelia Lee
Edward Lee
Sallie Pollard
Rasmus Pollard
Flossie E. Neese
Henry E. Neese
John T. Taylor
Nancy M. Taylor
Edward Shafer
Hattie Shafer
Hattie H. Minton
W. R. Minton
Jenkins -Workuff
Hattie Workuff
Robert L. Duncan
Helen Duncan
Country club feast fuels dam project progress
About forty five members enjoyed a bountiful repast at the club house Tuesday evening with fried chicken as the centerpiece. A Missouri to California famed physician humorously balked at gizzards while attendees heard J. C. McGrew report on clearing brush laying the cut and raising a dam about twenty five feet. Attendees subscribed funds to rush the work, promising a take surpassing any in the area.
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Country Club
Missouri
Calfornia
J. C. McGrew
Chamber of Commerce contest lineups announced today
Two teams of Chamber of Commerce workers begin a contest at 9 o clock this morning to line up members for the ensuing year. The contest ends July 7 at noon with daily reports at headquarters showing each individual's batting average. Leaders include J. G. Crenshaw and William Morrison with various players named such as T. Stier and J. Coffinorth.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sted
J. G. Crenshaw
Morrison
Berries
Crenshaw
Wm. Morrison
T. Stier
J. C
Wm Gaffin Injured In Wellington Hill Auto Wreck
Wm A Gaffin suffered painful injuries when the car owned by Wm Davis and driven by Davis rolled end over end on the hill west of Wellington. Gaffin, West, and Davis occupants were thrown under the car. John Hogan freed them after about fifteen minutes. Gaffin treated at home by Dr Chalkley. others uninjured.
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Wm. Gaffin
Napoleon
Wm. A. Gaffin
Wellington
Mr. Gaffin
John Hogan
Mr. Hogan
Wm. West
Wm. Davis
Illinois
Mr. Davis
Chalkley
Lexington Chamber of Commerce Elects S N Wilson President
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce board elected Judge S N Wilson as president for the next year. The new board includes H F Blackwell Edward Aull Sanford Sellers Jr John Chamberlain Karl Winkler G H Bates W L Groves and J R Moorehead Jr. Division chairs: Edward Aull Transportation G H Bates Production H F Blackwell Publicity John Chamberlain Commerce W L Groves Treasurer J R Moorehead Jr Civic S Sellers Jr Industry Karl Winkler Membership.
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Lexington Chamber of Commerce
S. N. Wilson
H. F. Blackwell
Edward Aull
Sandford Sellers, Jr
John Chamberlain
Karl Winkler
G. H. Bates
W. L. Groves
J. R. Moorehead, Jr
Sheriff Finds More Stills At Rural Raid
Sheriff Forsha raided the premises of Frank Lamkin and James West near the McGrew mines. Lamkin confessed and paid a $100 fine plus costs after his arrest, while a still and 100 gallons of mash were found at Lamkin. At West a still and 60 gallons of mash plus whiskey were found. West was bonded for appearance tomorrow.
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Forsha
Frank Lamkin
James West
McGrew
Lamkin’s
West
Lamkin
Army Major and wife visit Lexington en route to Fort Sill
Major Robert Hale of the U S Army Medical Corps and his wife, formerly Miss Roberta Rogers, spent Wednesday in Lexington with Mrs. Hale's aunt, Mrs. Sandford Sellers, Sr., while traveling from Washington D C to Fort Sill Oklahoma.
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Robert Hale
U. S. Army, Medical Corps
Washington, D. C
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Lexington
Hospital Benefit Plan Outlined by Highland Heights Trustees
Highland Heights Hospital trustees and local civic leaders draft a hospital benefit association with single 1 monthly or family 2 monthly memberships. Benefits include board room and floor nurse service up to eight weeks, extended by physician designation. Reinstatement possible within 30 days with proper payments. Lexington physicians to alternate as house physicians. Contracts rely on monthly membership income of 400 dollars.
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Highland Heights Hospital
N. Wilson
B. C. Drummond
John Chamberlain
J. R. Moorehead, Jr
W. L. Groves
Chamber of Commerce
Cornelia C. Cannon
Mary B. Marquis
B. & P. Woman’s Club
J. Q. Cope
A. J. Chalkley
Lexington
Presbyterians Beat Christians in Sunday School Game
At Athletic Park Friday evening the Presbyterian Sunday School team defeated the Christian Church squad 14 to 1 in a seven inning game. Pitcher Elmer Lundberg was dominant for the Presbyterians, while a lone Christian baserunner stole home for a score. A large crowd attended the opening test of the Sunday School league.
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Presbyterians
Christians
Athletic Park
Presbyterian
Christian Church
Elmer Lundberg
Gas rate cut announced by Missouri Gas & Electric Service
The Missouri Gas and Electric Service Company lowers gas rates effective July 1 by 15 cents per 1000 cubic feet. Current tariffs of $2.40, $2.00 and $1.75 become $2.25, $1.85 and $1.60. Frank Carter, former deputy county clerk, seeks the Democratic nomination for county clerk.
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Missouri Gas & Electric Service Company
Frank Carter
Leonard Malone Joins Robertson Motor as Salesman
Leonard Malone, one of the players secured in Kansas City by the Athetic management, is now employed by Robertson Motor Company as a salesman and will reside in Lexington. He has rented an apartment in the Lester Flats, corner of 18th and Franklin.
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Leonard Malone
Kansas City
Athetic
Robertson Motor Company
Lexington
Lester Flats
18Th
Franklin
Another Shut Out for Athletics
The local baseball team defeated Concordia 6 to 0 on Sunday to extend its winning streak. Key moments came in the seventh inning with five runs on a walk, hit batsman, and multiple hits. Malone, Poudevigne, Halpin, and King starred in the win, with Malone making a notable defensive stop.
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Concordia
Malone
Poudevigne
Halpin
King
Lexington
Brackensick
Aaa
Higginsville
American Legion
Country club reception fills delightful evening schedule
The monthly reception at the country club Thursday night was one of the most delightful of the series. Committees led by Mrs. Earl T. Stier Mrs. J. Q. Cope and Mr. John N. Sturgis arranged a full program Dinner was served at nine o'clock A short musical program featured songs by Mrs. Jay Richardson and piano pieces by Mrs. Sandford Sellers Jr The rest of the evening was spent playing bridge and 40%
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Country Club
Earl T. Stier
J. Q. Cope
John N. Sturgis
Jay Richardson
Sandford Sellers, Jr
Elks Lodge Families Enjoy Picnic at Maple Grove Park
Members of the local lodge of Elks with their families held a Thursday evening picnic in Maple Grove Park. Well filled baskets, cooling drinks, and plenty of ice cream and ices were available. A four piece orchestra led the dancing while a radio outfit amplified the music, making for a happy, well enjoyed gathering.
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Lodge of Elks
Maple Grove Park
Picnic Delight at B. and P. Woman's Club Gathering
The B. and P. Woman's Club picnic on the Point Tuesday evening drew about twenty five members and guests. The event featured an abundant menu praised as the most sumptuous this side of the Garden of Eden. The gathering was described as delightful in every respect.
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B. & P. Womans Club
Fire Destroys Residence Near Town
Fire destroyed the residence and outbuildings of Irvin Menaugh just south of town Sunday morning around 7 o'clock. The incident left the home a total loss with surrounding structures possibly damaged. Firefighters battled the blaze but the structure could not be saved. No injuries reported.
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Irvin Menaugh
Supreme Court voids Lincoln University appropriation
The court ruled the $500000 bill for new Lincoln University buildings unconstitutional. A joker slipped into the bill, attempting to take funds from the public school fund. The court said the money should come from the general revenue.
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Lincoln University
Supreme Court
Marriage Licenses Granted in Concordia Area
Marriage licenses issued to John L. Kelley and Edith C. Rockhold. Arthur C. L. Pape and Concordia resident Alida Bogenpohl listed with Jacob ill.
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John L. Kelley
Edith C. Rockhold
Hodge
Wes Eeeenesnes
Arthur C. L. Pape
Concordia
Alida Bogenpohl
Jacob
Quarterly Dividend Declared And Maloney Sells In Lexington
Service Co declares regular quarterly dividend as of June 30 payable July 15. Leonard Maloney, Athletics shortstop, has moved to Lexington and joined Robertson Motor Company as salesman. Call for Ford or Fordson inquiries to Mr Maloney.
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The
Missouri Gas & Electric Service Co
Leonard Maloney
Athletics
Lexington
Robertson Mortor Company
Ford
Fordson
Mr. Maloney
Radio information service offered at small cost
Missouri residents can access free and low cost radio guidance from the U S Department of Agriculture and related agencies via a newly established radio information service. The first bulletin is out with more to come, and names can be added to a mailing list. Also available is Government bulletin No 120 on building a simple radio receiving outfit for five cents.
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Missouri
Missouri College of Agriculture
State Bureau of Markets
Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
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Lexington Savings Bank
Lexington, Missouri
Country Club Party
B. & P. Woman's Club Picnic
Fellows
Young’s Book Store
Wm. M. Palmer
Waverly
Florence M. Cauthorn
Everett Leftrick
Hseqewser
Sy Dover
Fern Davis
Dover
L. A. Kite Seetesseesessess
Elizabeth Jeffries
Odessa
Lambert
BER & Company
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