Public Schools Close Advancing A Missouri School Leader Speech
The high school commencement filled the church with twenty nine graduates and sixty eighth graders slated for high school. Hon. Uel B. Lamkin spoke on improving Missouri schools, stressing funding, vocational training, and local industry alignment. Certificates and diplomas were awarded as Prof. Little announced honors and Mildred Barnes was valedictorian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Ffteen
America
Laura Gelzer
B. M. Little
Uel B. Lamkin
Missouri
Leslie Bell
Mildred Barnes
University of Missouri
Little
Athletics Beat Se dalia Cubs In Close Game
The Athletics defeated the Se dalia Cubs 3 to 1 in a tight contest. Roy Sanders pitched a three hit, ten strikeout gem for the Athletics while Secalia’s portside starter allowed eight hits. Also noted: stockholders meeting for Waverly Bank on June 5 in Missouri. many local notes on lawn fete preparations and community groups.
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Athletics
Sedalia Cubs
Roy Sanders
Secalia
Death of William C. Clagett in Kansas City
William C. Clagett, former Lexington resident, died Monday at his Kansas City home aged 67. He is survived by his widow. funeral was held Wednesday in Kansas City. Also note: Wyandotte County issued a marriage license to Charles C. Cross and Miss Mary H. Williams of Lexington, and Edwin Rodenberg, a Chillicothe Business College telegraph graduate, secured a Union Pacific position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Clagett
Lexington
Kansas City
Wyandotte County
Kansas
Charles C. Cross
Mary H. Williams
Edwin Rodenberg
Near
Napoleon
Chillicothe Business College
Union Pacific R. R
Charles W. Mitchell
Mason County
Kentucky
Norris
Missouri
Joseph
William
N. Good
St. Louis
H. W. Watts
Moberly
BR. M. Kline
This City
Discharged Captain Harry Vaughan visits uncle in city
Capt Harry Vaughan of St Louis recently discharged from Camp Funston was a guest last week at the home of his uncle E B Vaughan in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vaughan
St. Louis
Camp Funston
E. B. Vaughan
Rural Graduation at Higginsville Draws County Wide Attendance
Rural and Village graduation exercises in Higginsville on May 24 drew 650 lunching attendees on school grounds after an informal morning program. Rev. A C McKinney filled in for ill speaker Wallace Crossley at the Rex Theatre. 170 graduates, 155 present, received diplomas. Charles W. Mitchell, longtime Lafayette County figure, was found dead at his home near Lexington. He served as sheriff of Lafayette County. The paper also notes local notices including shopping innovations on Main Street and various community visits.
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Higgineville
Lafayette County
Wigginsville High School
Higginsville
Rex Theatre
Wallace Crossley
Warrensburg
White
A. C. McKinney
Christian Church of
Rev. McKinney
Wnh
Oles
Equity
Vine Lexington
Lexington Water Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Lexington Water Company for the election of directors for the ensuing year will be held at the office of the company in Lexington on June 17 1919 at 10 o'clock a m. William H Cullom vice president secretary N Yates secretary.
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Waverly Bank
Ws Banking House
Waverly
Missouri
Durhue
J. H. Wessel
J. H. Crosswhite
Secy
Lexington Water Company
Lexington
William H. Cullom
V.fres
Yates
See
Local visitors leave after visits in town
Mrs M J Patterson and daughter Elizabeth returned to Kansas City Sunday after a few days with Mrs Donie Haerle. Mrs Matthew Kenney and her two children of Checotah Oklahoma are visiting C L Kenney's family. Mr and Mrs A M Bunting and two children left for Lincoln Nebraska after visiting Mrs Buntings' parents, Mr and Mrs J F Winn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Patterson
Elizabeth
Kansas City
Donie Haerle
Matthew Kenney
Checotah
Okla
C. L. Kenney
A. M. Bunting
Lincoln
Nebr
Horses Run Wild on Main Street Collision Injures Pet Horse
A team of horses ran away on Main Street Saturday trimming the sidewalk past Shinn & Ruby’s. The wagon struck a telephone pole and broke apart. The horses reached 10th Street and collided with a mare named Lizzie owned by Thomas Geraughty, causing serious damage to Lizzie.
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Main Street
Shinn & Ruby
Lizzie
Thomas Geraughty
Liz
Frank Carr Returns From War Service to Home
Frank Carr, a former member of the Canadian army, returned home Sunday after serving during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carr
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Mr. Lamkin
C. L. Wilson, Jr
U. S. Navy
Hoboken
N. J
Less
France
Slusher
Linwood Lawn
George
Emmett
Harold
John Slusher
Lover's Lane
County Lawn
Arthur
Oscar
Earl Uphaus
Malinda Uphaus
Bertha Wehrman
Crepin
Mary Catherine Horner
Alma
Billie Webbh
Jeanette Asbury
Higeinaville
Edith Kleinschmidt
B. M. Littl
Lesington High School
HK. St. Clair
County Supt. of
Elmer H. White
Canning Clubs
Elm Park
Locust Grove Grove
Lambert Lumber Company
John J. Price
Mana
D. W. Branam
Mitchell Wie
Sherif
Thrs
Roy Shultz
Mo Mys
Ralph Gwrrell
Dno LD
T. J. Tucker
Sedan
Mary Ann
Mrs
L. Glasswork
A. W. Ashurst
Q. M. Department
U. S. Army
Fort Oglethorp, Gua
S. W. Ashurst
J. Q. Cope
Stier
hraveNe
Lafayette County Trust Co
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