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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
6
A wartime appeal urges all patriotic citizens in Lafayette County to join the Red Cross Drive on Monday afternoon May 20th. The letter, signed as a call to action, emphasizes national unity and urges families and neighbors to participate to support service members abroad and the Red Cross as a national institution.
James C. McGrew names executive publicity speakers and transportation panels for the Second Red Cross War Fund. Teams 1 through 7 plus Women’s Committee assign Major and Captain ranks with numerous lieutenants and members. Death notice: James O Donnell dies in Richmond after health trip from Lexington. born 1865 in Lafayette County. survived by wife, daughter, two brothers, three sisters. body returned to Lexington for burial.
Mayor Louis Minor Jr proclaims Monday May 20 1918 a city holiday in Lexington Missouri to honor the Second Red Cross Drive. He urges all businessmen to close by 2 PM to support humanitarian and patriotic duties during this critical time.
Auto destroyed by fire Tuesday morning after leaving Levasy on the way to Kansas City. Manly Clark, driving, escaped unharmed. Mrs. Clarence Vivian and her daughter Miss Nancy returned Monday evening from a visit in California.
Jerry Freeman leads a draft related notice listing committee heads including Mra. J. K. Ball as Chairman and Red Cross Ladies. Headquarters clerks named Frank Slaughter War Fund Cashier Wm Cohrs Wm Sydnor G H Bates Buford Gordon with all other citizens subject to draft by any of the committee heads.
Miss Ordine Williams closed a successful Central graduates recital with Miss Jessie Wayland stepping in for Miss Richardson. The program featured Mendelssohn, Habanera, Carmen, and Schubert items, with Rahm as accompanist and violinist. Also notes on the death of B. M. Boulware and a list of June term circuit court jurors.
During wartime, city ordinances require covered manure bins weekly removal fly screens on groceries prompt removal of dead animals and sanitary pig pens. The Civic Clean up Committee notes years of effort but opts out of a special campaign this year, urging individuals to comply and report neglect to the Board of Health.
In storefront displays, the Red Cross posters attract attention, inviting shoppers to notice charity efforts. The easy viewing in bright windows highlights community support while attracting curious passersby.
Central College hosted a second Senior recital by Lillian Lois Steckman in Murrell Auditorium. The program opened with the one act play Mistress Penelope and included a cutting of The Littlest Rebel by Peple. Steckman's stage presence and memorization drew praise, with strong characterizations in the second part. The program featured patriotic symbols, including the American flag and a Confederate flag, adding a note of pathos for those versed in its tradition. Miss Steckman impressed the audience with distinct portrayals and sustained performance throughout the event.
Mr and Mrs A Keith announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Nardine to Dr John Aull son of Mr and Mrs Wm Aull Sr The wedding is set for June 4 1918 Mr and Mrs Zach Keith announce the birth of twin boys James Albert and Zach Benson but both died shortly after birth
Mrs J M Poage came back Tuesday evening from Excelsior Springs. Mrs Robert Semley traveled to Brunswick on Wednesday for a visit. Mr and Mrs N Baskett returned Tuesday evening from a visit in Kansas.
James Shore of Odessa died Thursday after volunteering for service in April and being sent to the Iowa State Agricultural College for a mechanics course. He was 23, a son of Sterling Shore of Odessa, and burial will be in Oak Grove.
Central College for Women reports war relief giving for 1917 18 including sweaters socks wristlets mittens junior and argonia quilts Armenian Relief via YMCA 35 dollars Liberty Bonds 900 Baby Bonds 280 Mrs M A Summers visited Centerview and Mrs M Woodridge with daughter Freda returned to Concordia after visiting Mrs Laura Poole.
A list of men from multiple towns including Lexington Odessa Wellington Hig Corder and Mayview entrained Monday for Jefferson Barracks depot of the Central Division. The Wentworth cadets marched in full equipment through Lexington on the way to camp. Mrs Jess Menaugh and Ruth Meisenhelter visited Kansas City for the day.
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