Weekend Visits and Social Gathers Across Kentucky
Louisville and Lexington residents visit family in Lexington and Winchester while Danville and Prestonsburg guests attend events. A large dinner party in Louisville features Alfred Jones and James Nesbitt among others. A marriage announcement for Anna Loretta Storer’s daughter to Joseph Keller is noted along with bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs Storer. Local ads promote pumpkins at Wilson's and evaporated fruits at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller Greene
Walter Bridges
Nettie Horton
Lexington
Ed. Taul
Charles
Haggard
Winchester
B. C. Wren
Ida Wren
Pittsburg
D. W. Gordon
Southern Methodists plan 33 million education drive
Revs Clarke Ragan and West joined Rev G B Cameron at Lexington Tuesday to discuss a Southern Methodist educational drive to raise 33 million dollars. Pulpit exchanges will occur in the district with former Lexington pastor Horton swapping pulpits with Clarke on Sunday the 28th. Cameron hosted the visiting preachers at a turkey dinner as Wilson’s advertises apples at 50 cents per peck.
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Clarke
Ragan
West
Presiding Elder
G. BE. Cameron
Lexington
Southern Methodist Church
Horton
Methodist
South
Cameron
Card of Thanks to Kind Friends for Sympathy
Card expresses gratitude to friends for presence sympathy and support during illness and death of son and brother J W Langston and family. Also notes sale item of large white mealy potatoes 50c per peck and a local butcher's best line of steaks and roasts at Wilson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson’s
J. W. Langston
Vanarsdell’s
Country Women's Club Hosts Readings and Lunch
The Country Women's Club held a regular meeting in their club rooms with readings by Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. William Howell. Mrs. Albert Stofer read an article on interior decorating from the National Federation. A luncheon followed served by hostesses Mrs. Will Scobee Mrs. W. W. Eubank Mrs. Dan Welsch and Mrs. R. R. Whitsett. Fresh figs dates raisins and new nuts were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Women’s Club
Walter Anderson
William Howell
Albert Stofer
National Federation
Will Scobee
W. W. Eubank
Dan Welsch
R. R. Whitsett
Illness Reports and Local Notes From Winn Street
The column lists several town residents in poor health including Miss Mildred Cisco at home on Winn street and James Rogers who has been sick for days. Elizabeth Annie Coleman shows improvement after illness. Duke Duty at Clark County Hospital remains critically ill and worrying to family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Cisco
Winn Street
B. F. Caudill
Lexington
James
J. ¥. Rogers
Elizabeth Annie
C. T. Coleman
Duke Duty
Clark County Hospital
Benefit Picture Show For Mrs Snyder Class
The Sunday school class of Mrs. George R. Snyder organizes a benefit at the Table on Tuesday November 23. Tickets are on sale now. The feature is the film The Walkoffs starring May Allison, described as a high class attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Snyder
May Allison
Market Produce List Notes Seasonal Convoy
The fragment mentions turnips carrots sweet potatoes beets parsnips and onions indicating a display or listing of root vegetables for a market or seasonal produce feature. No further context or events are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson’s
Civil Service Exam Announced for 1920 Clerk Posts
The U S Civil Service announces an examination on December 11 1920 in this city for clerk and city carrier positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Civil Service
First Aid Training Praised After Broad Utility On Farm And Home
The article extols universal First Aid training by the American Red Cross as essential safety knowledge. It cites a case where a woman cut her wrist with a can lid, and timely first aid and guidance prevented infection before a doctor arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Trouble Never Comes Single
A compact civic note says trouble never comes alone and someone is strongly tied to a large family. Faith is cited as a force that can move mountains and aid in overcoming burdens.
Five Crops Break Records Across United States
U S farmers set new production records for five crops this year with corn, tobacco, rice, sweet potatoes, and pears surpassing all prior totals. Large gains also seen in oats, barley, potatoes, apples and hay, while buckwheat remains unbroken since 1866. Final figures to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Kentucky
Alabama
California
New York
Rastus Walks the Floor Over Lost Oil Stocks
A dialect exchange depicts Rastus sleeplessly pacing the floor while Bradder Lijah scolds and riffs on Rastus losses from Liberty Bonds and oil stock deals. The elder urges rest as Rastus insists he cannot sleep, blaming his financial ruin and broken bets for the night’s insomnia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradder
Rubber footwear sale note from Punch & Co.
An item from the Houston Post highlights Rubber footwear for men women and children sold by R. E. Bunch & Co. Inc. The piece includes a playful exchange about stealing and saving and mentions a savings suggestion tied to earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EB. Punch & Co., Inc
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John Duty
Louisville
Miller Hoffman and Wife
Ben Wright
Sharpsburg
F. Seabee
N. T. Benton
Paulina Hopkins
Little Rock
David Estill
Charles Grubbs
J. E. Grubbs
John C. Gaitskill
George Warner
Florida
Mildred Gatewood
Thelma Blount
Danville
Margaret Ramsey
Mrs. J. Clayton Ramsey
William May
The
May
Alfred Jones
James Nesbitt
William Tipton
Elizabeth McCaun
Marcella Chiles
Gail May
0. P.henry
Kearns-Keller
John J. Kearns
Anna Loretta
Joseph Hobson Keller
Mr. Sterling
Bridge Party
John Storer
Bridge
Winchester Pike
Stofer
H. B. Ringo
Jackson Stofer
Suzette Johnson
W. P. Huntington
Clayton Howell
C. B. Duerson
John Judy
D. Hall
A. C. Bogie
C. W. Kirkpatrick
Robert Howell
Patty Johnson Riley
A. N. Crooks
Ella Priest
C. A. Lindsay
Frank P. Boyd
J. C. McNeal
W. P. Oldham
Percy D. Bryan
Southern Methodists
Country
the Ladyes Specialty
Duvetyns
Serges
Coats
Ver
Rastus
DE Flo
Caroline McCarty
Bradder Rastus
Kase
the Advocate
Gies
Houston Post
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