Wentworth Academy opens amid large wait list and new Marine Hall
Wentworth Military Academy faced a severe crowd at opening day with over four hundred applicants and insufficient capacity. A new barracks costing 406000 adds space for ninety cadets and is dedicated as Marine Hall. Major Frazier and Major Briggs lead the military program, while cadets compete for commissions. several eighteen-year-olds gain second lieutenant spots. Also noted are church district reassignments, promotions, overseas arrivals, and local obituaries surrounding Lexington and Marshall areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth Military Academy
Marine Hall
Chateau Thierry
Wentworth
Robert L. Clare
Wallace Ashurst
James McBrayer Sellers
John Wintrode
Joseph A. Frazier
U. S. Army
War Department
Briggs
Kansas University
Bigger
Sbventy
Port Sheridan
Til
United States Army
Howard T. Byler
Rolland W. Hall
Dan B. Harrison
Harry A. Day
Wenworth
Ralph B. Harrington
C. A. Pettibone
H. Andrews
L. D. Jones
J. F. Huber
L. D. Beastman
M. A. Casement
Barracks Discipline Split By Company Officers
The move assigns a definite part of barracks to each company, placing discipline under the officers of those units and aligning with the regular service plan.
Meinecke Williamson Wedding At 2008 Franklin Street
Mr Alfred H Meinecke and Miss Helen Williamson, both of the city, were married Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock at the bride mother s home Mrs J A Williamson 2008 Franklin street The Rev J C Bierbaurn officiated military service if any not mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred H. Meinecke
Helen Williamson
J. A. Williamson
Franklin Street
J. C. Bierbaurn
Missouri county leaders sell over quota War Savings Stamps
Lafayette, Audrain, Callaway and Adair counties lead in War Savings Stamps, each surpassing their quotas by more than $100,000 as fifty two Missouri counties oversold the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Missouri
Audrain
Callaway
Adair
Baseball Season Closed by Lexington Athletics Board
The Lexington Athletics board of directors voted at a regular meeting this week to discontinue baseball for the season, ending the program for the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Athletics
Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Ellis Dies at Home
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Ellis died Monday evening at 7 o'clock at their home on Mini and Madison streets. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the home.
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Virgil Ellis
Mini
Madison Streets
Grateful thanks to Redmen and friends for support
Mrs James Short and family express sincere gratitude for the kindness shown during illness and burial of husband and father. NOTE: the Redmen and other friends offered assistance, aiding the family in a time of loss.
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Redmen
James Short
Christian Church Bible School and Fall Campaign Return
The Christian Church holds Bible school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 50 a m and at p m. After two Sundays absence the pastor Baxter Waters is back for the new Fall campaign. Everyone is urged to be in place at post of duty and visitors are welcome.
Second Lesineton Boy to Make The Supreme Sacrifice
Telegram from the War Department confirms Private George Cullom born October 14 1897 in this city was killed in action in France. He attended Lexington public schools and worked at the Santa Fe Carriage before enlisting in Company A then 140th Infantry of the Missouri National Guard. Survived by his parents three sisters and a brother.
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Lula Walker
Thomas Walker
East South Street
Walker
Camden
Lexington
Walter Walker
U.S
Nevy
Henry
Thomas
Joe
Frid
Leo
City
Leo Manroe
Richmond
Mya Addie Walker
Kansas
Lesineton
William C Allom
War Department
George Cullom
France
Santa Fe Carage
1Rd
Missouri National Guard
Airth
Camp Doniphan
Wright
Army
Private Cullom
Alvin Slusher
Florence
Elizabeth
William Cullom, Jr
Farmers Picnic a Lively Community Gathering Near Gee Franels Farm
George Cullum reports a highly enjoyable farmers picnic on September 1 at Gee Franels farm in the vicinity. Attendees enjoyed lively events including a popular lazy man’s contest won by Frank Mattex, a tank race won by Win Calloway, and a beauty contest with Miss Woodruff crowned. Local figures and speakers contributed while Bell's band played as proceeds of 40 dollars were donated to the Red Cross.
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George Cullum
Franels
Robert Hows
Frank Mattes
Russell Woodruff
Iene
Frank Mattex
Win Calloway
Charles Woodruff
St. Mihiel
Mr. Calloway
Vena Owen
Louvella Woodruff
Ethel Fallman
Miss Woodruff
A. Keith
Caldwell
Bastion
Farmers
Bell
The
Red Cross
Doctor Ryland Summoned for Army Duty
Dr T Ryland received orders Sunday from the Surgeon General to report to Camp Grant Rockford Illinois within ten days. He has been commissioned first lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryland
T. Ryland
U.S. Army
Camp Grant
Rockford, Il
Local Miners Union Forms Team to Play Athletics
The Local Miners Union organizes a baseball team to face the Athletics on Sunday with proceeds benefiting the memorial monument fund. The Lexington Allies will be the designated pickups, admission set at 27 cents plus war tax, and ladies admitted for 10 cents.
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Miners Union
Memorial Monument Fund
Lexington Allies
Questionnaires Mailed To Registrants In Range
The local board began mailing questionnaires to men aged 19 to 36 who registered last Thursday. About four hundred will be mailed daily until all are sent, announced by Ben Coen Jr. and Mrs. Coen. Also noted is the birth of a son, John Irvin, on September 1, 1918.
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Lafayette
Tollaws
Lexington
Wellington Auclville
Corder
F. Hoge
Concordia
Sao
Wilfenbargwer Shworth
Dover
Army
Coal
Hick Higginsville
Hogenae Gral
Wates
Wentworth
Alma
Poth
Hodge
Chapel Hill
Napoleon
Thomas BE. Smith
Bates City
Mayview
E.R. Campbell
King
Ben Coen, Jr
John Irvin
Aml
Decorators visit eight room home in Napoleon
Gus Frisher traveled to Napoleon Monday morning to decorate the interior of the eight room home of Herman Berlekamp. Mr and Mrs Albert Paires returned to their Kansas City home Tuesday night after bringing their son Orville G to Wentworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Frisher
Napoleon
Herman Berlekamp
Albert Paires
Kansas City
Orville G
Wentworth
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Wentworth Boys
M. E
Murray
Southwest Missouri
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Lafayette County
Saline County
Marshall District
Marshall
J. T. Pritchett
M. Burton
Old Lexington
Excelsior Springs
J. E. Alexander
Groves
Roscoe_C. Groves
D. P. Groves
69Th Infantry
Camp Funston
Leroy I
Bun) Clark
Bun
Mason
Pack
Frasheen
Washington
Col
B A. Hickman
Ien
Henry Bolton
Marquis
Bolton
10Th Street
Lexington Hospital
John McDonald
Fas City
Thos. B. Smith
Horne
Agnes Avenue
Kaysis City
Wey
Ara Beyrke
BE. B. Campbell
Let ‘Ington
EF. B. Campbell
Briak
al Am
Lambert Vuiber Co. Company
Meinecke- Williamson
Thanos
Christian Church
Baxter Waters
Ct. Ryland
W. T. Tuttearmie
LAFA_YEITE COUNTY TRUST COMPANY
Elexington, Oh
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