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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
1
A former patient commends Highland Heights Hospital in Lexington to the Chamber of Commerce. She lauds its emergency capability, surgical readiness, sanitation, attentive care, and the conscientious superintendent. She urges locals to support retaining and expanding the hospital for future patients. May 22, 1922.
Mrs Robert Payton Tabb entertained about eighteen guests Saturday at her country home Neetwood to honor her sister Miss Margaret Winn whose approaching marriage to Mr Frank S Proudfit of Lincoln Nebraska was announced for June 14, 1922. An afternoon of sewing and conversation followed by a two course luncheon at 5 o clock. The home was decorated with a profusion of roses symbolizing hospitality and the occasion.
Higginsville blanked Sunertee Sereno 4 0 as Lierman struck out nine in seven hits allowed. Forschler struggled with the home club fanning hitters, while Lierman dominated with four of the first seven strikeouts and nine total punchouts.
The Soldier Bonus Commission paid about 2 600 claims in the first week of actual paying. Claims averaged $1428, and the $15 million bond may fall short by about $5 million to cover all claims. The bonus pays at $10 a month with a $250 maximum.
The Bradley case slated for trial in Johnson County Criminal Court at Warrensburg was continued from the planned Monday, May 29. The postponement delays the proceedings and pushes the case to a later date.
The 1922 Lexington High School senior class stage adaptation All on Account of Polly was staged at Grand Theatre with strong local support. Lead Ruth Limblad was voiced by understudy Geneva Harding in the matinee, while Mr Clark Davis impressed as the lover. many young actors and a skilled chorus contributed to a successful, well coached production.
The schedule lists events from May 26 to June 6 including Board meeting in the library, alumnae reception, art exhibit, grand concert in Murrell Auditorium, baccalaureate service by Rev J M Culbreath, class day exercises, students' reunion, a performance of Pygmalion and Galatea, and the annual commencement address by Rev Raymond B Kimbrell.
A four piece Lexington group composed of Ernest Albert and Frank Beir with Raymond Craig gave an entertainment in Dover Thursday night. Misa Elizabeth Graves, instructor of the orchestra, accompanied them.
The public schools held closing exercises Tuesday night at Christian church with auditorium packed. Dr C A Ellwood of the University of Missouri gave the address The Challenge of the Present Crisis to the Educated Man. Principal R G Bigelow announced honors including DAR American History medal and college scholarships for Elizabeth Young Ruth Lindblad Catherine Allen Katherine Waddell and Aliie Mae Horn. Superintendent L H Bell awarded diplomas and grammar school certificates to graduates listed.
Mrs L A Roy and her daughters Edith Leona and Helen depart Wednesday for Davenport Iowa to join her husband a student at the Palmer School of Chiropractic They will reside there until he completes the course Mrs Frank Fisher returned Friday from Council Grove Kansas where she had been called by her mother Bettie A Page s illness Mrs Page accompanied home for an extended visit Miss Elizabeth Wilson also returned Sunday morning from a (text incomplete)
Mrs Mary Ann Thomas wife of Charles Thomas died Saturday morning at 10 30 o clock at Highland Heights Hospital following an operation Wednesday morning She was born February 20 1874 in Liwydeoed Aberdare South Wales aged 48 She married Thomas May 9 1898 and came to the United States in December 1913 She leaves a sister Mrs Elizabeth Beak of South Wales The body was taken to Bailey Homesley on 12th street Funeral services conducted by Rev W T Travis were held from Christ Episcopal Church Monday at 2 PM
State Conference track and field meet in Mexico Missouri Friday ended with Kemper Military School at Boonville taking first place with 42 points. Wentworth finished second with 87, Missouri Military Academy third with 24, and Chillicothe Business College fourth with 6.
Miss Elizabeth Graves with Earnest Albert and Frank Bear and Ramond Craig traveled to Wellington Sunday afternoon to provide music for the Methodist church service.
A list of students who completed eighth grade work and received graduation certificates includes John P. Allen Preston Amos Walter Beisenherz Velia Berret ta Harry Bertz Hollis Bledsoe Harry Boyles Henry Cade Elizabeth Chauhanson Lucy Combs Marie Franciskato Florence Gaffin Laura Goodman Virginia Gray Gertrude Guegen Lucile Guevel Thelma Hayden Audrey Heid orn Elmer Henry Kenneth Holman Mary Kilgore Robert Kirkpatrick Pete Le Scaut Mary Marchetti Frank Mayer Billy Bard McGrew Dan Mignerey Dean Mignerey William Miller Mary Mitchell Mary J. Morris Charles Mosby Gilbert Nance Eugene Neal Harriet Noyes Lorena Owen Willie Pickell Robert Reed Frances Rodenwald James Rusk Horace Salyer Pearl Sanders Howard Schwartz Isabella Shroyer Arthur Simmerman Mary Smith Cora Taney Cecil Thistlewaite Lillian Toner Eleanor Waddell Florence Weber Oswald Wedge Sylvia White Harry Young.
Among the 1922 Warrensburg class are Miss Florentine Leweke Miss Nannie Ramsey and Miss Alice Wulffhammer from Lafayette County.
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