Final Luncheon Praised Speaker And Music Program
The Chamber of Commerce held its last luncheon of the season at Hinesley's with Dr. W T McClure of the Methodist Church South delivering an encouraging talk on Cooperation in Lexington and its schools. L H Bell presided. Emory Todhunter led a strong school music program performed by High School students.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hinesley’s
W. T. McClure
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Lexington
L. H Bell
Emory Todhunter
Mildred Caldwell
Katherine Winkler
Addie Belle Jenkins
Elizabeth Young
Messrs Aaron, Uphaus
Clarletty Edwards
Gene Weber
Windsor Farmer
Arnold Wiley
Katherine Todhunter
Death of Wade Hicklin in Salem Missouri
Wade Hicklin longtime Lafayette Count resident died Sunday April 30 at his home in Salem Missouri where he had lived since 1897 He was born August 22 1848 on the Hicklin farm east of Lexington He married Nancy George on October 14 1873 Survived by his widow two sons and two daughters Burial took place in Salem
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Wade Hicklin
Lafayette Count
Salem
Missouri
Mr. Hicklin
Hicklin
Lexington
Nancy George
Insurance Hearing Set for May 29 in Jefferson City
A hearing will be held May 29 here regarding the order of State Superintendent of Insurance Ben C. Hyde for a 15 percent reduction in fire insurance rates in the state. The order is being contested by the insurance companies.
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Jefferson City
Ben C. Hyde
Hunt Morris Recital Delights Murrell Auditorium Audience
Friday recital in Murrell Auditorium featured Franklin Hunt of Kansas City and Irwin Morris of Lexington, presented by the Lexington Music Club. Hunt displayed mature baritone technique with varied selections, while Morris’s previous stage experience underscored a strong performance.
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Murrell
Franklin Hunt
Kansas City
Irwin Morris
Lexington
Lexington Music Club
Hunt
Mattingly Bros Buy Grimes Store In Lexington
Mattingly Bros acquire A A Grimes Store in Lexington and will run it as the Mattingly Bros Broken Dollar Store. Hugh Mattingly, former Glasgow manager, becomes Lexington manager. The stock will expand with dry goods, ladies and men's wear, and work clothes. The firm operates Odessa Glasgow Oak Grove and Holden stores and plans deeper local involvement.
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A. A. Grimes
Lexington
Mattingly
Mattingly Bros
Grimes
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Highland Ave Call
City officers were summoned Saturday night around 9 to the home of David Albert on Highland Avenue to witness a burglary in progress. Officer Mavel apprehended the intruder as he exited. The suspect was identified as Louis Williams, an 18 year old Black man.
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David Albert
Highland Avenue
Mavel
Louis Williams
Soprano with graceful stage presence delights Lexington concert
In Lexington the coloratura soprano offered a refined program and charming singing. Her voice was clear, sweet, and well textured, praised as excellent by local music circles. The program featured arias and selections from Gounod, Dell’Acqua, Hahn, Mascagni, Verdi, Puccini, and others, with Mr. Franklin Hunt and Mrs. Irwin Morris accompanying.
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Lexington
Change in Drug Business in Lexington
Taubman and Taubman Engineer the Deal as Roy Ford and W. T. Wernwag buy the stock of Westerman and Barnett Drug Company from T. S. Barnett. They will take possession after an upcoming inventory. Ford, a registered pharmacist, has wartime service at Westerman and Barnett and later Crenshaw and Young. Wernwag, county recorder, cannot devote full time until January. The central store location should keep generous patronage under new management.
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Roy Ford
W. T. Wernwag
Westerman & Barnett Drug Company
Bates Announces Candidacy for County Clerk
Hubert Bates launches his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Clerk of the County Court. He cites proven efficiency as deputy county clerk, handling doubled wartime office duties with uniform courtesy and dedication, and notes his active participation in community work. He is described as a good Democrat and citizen.
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Hubert Bates
Intelligencer
Bates
Shelton Announces For Recorder of Deeds
J C Shelton declares his candidacy for Recorder of Deeds. He previously ran for County Treasurer two years ago, losing in a Republican landslide after meeting many voters. He is described as highly educated and well qualified to perform the duties of the office.
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J. C. Shelton
Recorder of Deeds
Shelton
Mr. Shelton
Reduction in Electric Rates by Missouri Gas & Electric
The Missouri Gas and Electric Service Company announces a rate reduction for electricity as a pleasant May Day greeting. The move lowers costs for consumers and signals ongoing efforts to ease energy bills across the region.
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Missouri Gas & Electric Service Company
Fishermen J A McDoneld Deubert and A O Mayer Head Out
J A McDoneld Elmer Deubert and A O Mayer left Thursday for a short fishing trip near Carrollton, aiming to enjoy a few days on the water.
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J. A. McDoneld
Elmer Deubbert
A. O. Mayer
Carrollton
Chamber of Commerce Headquarters Renovated and Open
The chambers announce thorough renovations of their headquarters for public use. Visitors are invited to drop in for information or to rest and to make it a meeting place for community benefit during town visits.
Robbers Escape From Saline County Jail
Two of three robbers arrested at Myrick on Sunday April 80th escaped Thursday night from the Saline County jail at Marshall. A Cadillac was found ditched near Wellington and another car reported stolen from the same area, suggesting outside help and possible movement toward or from Marshall.
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Myrick
Marshall
Saline County
Wellington
Inter-County League Opens Next Sunday
The Inter-County League of baseball clubs will begin next Sunday with Higginsville hosting the Athletics. The league comprises Higginsville Concordia Corder Sweet Spring and Lexington with J A McDoneld as president Otto Walkenhorst as vice president and Leo Wollenman as secretary treasurer.
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Inter-County League of Baseball
Higginsville
Concordia
Corder
Sweet Spring
Lexington
J. A. McDoneld
Otto Walkenhorst
Leo Wollenman
Wentworth Rally Tops C B C In Chillicothe Game
Wentworth nine trailed 2 0 entering the ninth inning at Chillicothe against C B C. Bradfield delivered a three base hit scoring two and later scored on a Campbell single as the cadets rallied. Bradfield and Campbell formed the battery for Wentworth.
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Wentworth
Chillicothe
C. B.C
Bradfield
Campbell
Farm Flocks Make $1 A Day
Nearly one million eggs were laid in March by 60 157 hens across 377 Missouri College of Agriculture demonstration farm flocks. Eggs totaled 983 224, sold for 17 764.81 dollars averaging 22 cents per dozen. feed cost was 7.2 cents per dozen. Despite lower profits than recent years, the average flock still cleared over one dollar daily after feed. Mr and Mrs Clarence Potts announce the birth of a son on May 15, 1922.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
T. S. Townsley
Isle
Missouri
Clarence Potts
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School of Expression
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King René
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Rene Tolanthe
Iolanthe
Kipling
Wilcox
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Hunt-Morris
Mrs. Morris
Lexington Savings Bank
Lexington, Messouri
Allons Jeunes Gena
Gounod
Dell ‘Acqua
King Charles
M. V. White the Eagle
Carl Busch
Sanderson Invictus
Hahn MR. Hunt
Morris
Don Fatale
King Macaulay
MR. Hunt
Torrea
Westerman & Barnett
Taubman & Taubman
Eleventh and Main Streets
Lexington Chamber OF Commerce
Inter-County League
Lambert Lumber Company
John J. Price
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