Kentenva Highway Association Formed Across Kentucky
The first meeting of the Kentenva Highway Association was held in Beattyville to perfect organization. Officers elected include President General T. B. Blakey and Secretary-Treasurer Carter D. Stamper. Delegates from 11 counties planned a trunk line from Lexington to Cumberland Gap and reported multiple road sections under construction or ready to let contracts by February. The group projects a major, lasting impact on Kentucky’s road system.
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Kentenva Highway Association
Beattyville
Offis
T. B. Blay
Clarence G. Sproul
Irvine
Jion
Carter D. Stamper
Fayette County
Charles E. Iveleth
Lexington
Gordon H. Wilder
Madison County
O. F. Jiume
W.S. Broaddus
Richmendstill
Roy Agee
Ravenna
Lee County
T. B. Blakey
Owsley County
G. W. Garrett
Giveville
G. LB. Wilson
Booneile
Clay County
L. M. Hensley
Manchester
Sandin
Oneida
Knox County
J. T. Stamper
Harbourville
William C. Black
Barbourville
Bell County
E. S. Helburn
Indlesboro
W. J. Moss
Pineville
Centenwa Highwey Association
State
2S Arcicorporation
Kentenva
Wkentucky
Cumberland Gap
Bell Coud
Kentucky
Kenerucky
Pennessee
Virginia
Kentenvathri
Richmond
Irvine Eattyville
Booneville
Manchester Barbourville
Middlesboro
Clay Oe
la Opt
Clay
Kentucky River
Drowning Creek
Estill County
Clark County
Baptist Institute
Knox
Nentucky
Presbyterians Close Campaign With $1 126 431 Subscribed
Louisville dec 20 a total of 1 126 431 was subscribed to the Kentucky Presbyterian educational movement during the campaign which closed Tuesday according to Rev Dr R T Gillespie chairman of the united commission The drive secures Centre College 200 000 from the general education board of New York with Kentuckians contributing 1 000 000 toward that sum Centre College’s share 300 000 goes to the seminary in Louisville 300 000 to Centre and 200 000 to the board’s gift to New York The scheme provides 300 000 for Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Kentucky 200 000 for Kentucky College for Women 60 600 to Witherspoon College 50 000 to Wikeville College and 100 000 to be divided among Lee’s Collegiate Institute Sayre College Matthew T Scott Jr Academy and the Synodical Orphanage.
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Louisville
Kentucky Presbyterian Educational Movement
R. T. Gillespie
United Commission
Centre College
General Education Board of New York
Kentuckians
Centre
Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Kentucky
Danie Ky
Kentucky College For Women
Danville
Sac
Witherspoon College
Buckhorn
Wikeville College
Pikeville
Lee’s Collegiate Institute
Jackson, Wy
Sayre College
Jexington
Matthew T. Scott Jr. Academy
Phelps, Ky
Synodical Orphanage
Neheraga
Perryville Bank Stockholders Face Assessment After Theft Charge
Perryville Kentucky December 20 A likely assessment will be laid on holders of forty thousand dollars of stock in the Peoples Bank and Trust Company of Perryville after cashier Claude D. Minor was charged with conversion and false entries. The move hinges on loan collectability and stockholder solvency as assets include loans amounting to 416000, overdrafts 15000, cash 3200, with deposits 147692.83 and certificates 121990.37. Bills payable total 110000 as reported by James S P Escott of Louisville.
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Frankfort
Peoples Bank & Trust Company
Perryville
Claude D. Minor
W. W. Peavyhouse
James S. P. Escott
Louisville
Clemenceau Returns From U S Trip In High Spirits
Clemenceau arrived home to llavre from his American pilgrimage in a typically humorous mood but appeared fatigued. He expressed hope for favorable outcomes from his United States trip.
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Llavre
France
Georges Clemenceau
United States
Navy yard theft indictments span over a million dollars
Twenty two civilian employees at the Brooklyn Navy Yard were arrested on indictments filed months earlier charging over a million dollars in government property stolen since the war. Detectives lured suspects by staging thefts of wrist watches and marine glasses to gain their trust.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Base
More of Herrin's Ghastly Murders
Marion Illinois December 20 William Cairns the second survivor of the Herrin riots testifies at the trial of men linked to the slaying of 20 non union miners He says the mob forced the defenders from the pit with hands high then urged them to run He recalls buckshot wounds a bloodied man and a gunman cursing as he pointed to defendant Peter Hilter as the shooter.
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Marion
Ill
Wiliam Cairns
Herrin
Cairns
Cairns Potted Toa
Peter Hilter
M'Ghord Renominated for Interstate Commerce Post
Washington December 20 President Harding today renominated Charles McChord of Kentucky and Joseph Eastmann of Massachusetts as Interstate Commerce Commissioners whose terms expire soon.
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Washington
Harding
Charles (. McChord
Kentucky
Joseph Eastmann
Massachusetts
Louisiana Guard Out For Monroe Camp COVID
Louisiana National Guard units moved from Monroe to Morehouse parish and established camp at Merrouge for several days under Captain W W Cooper who cited no reasons beyond orders. Two men kidnapped last August reportedly found weighted in a lake with a wagon wheel, with investigators probing Ku Klux Klan links.
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Monroe
Louisiana National Guard
Morehouse Parish
Merrouge
W. W. Cooper
Ku Klux Klan
Weh down Souf song excerpt notes longing for home
An excerpt from a spiritual style lyric shows a voice longing for the South and home. The speaker sings of sweet birds, ringing banter, praying for children, and plans to return when money comes. The piece contrasts northern life with sunny southern land and freedom.
Lackey and Farris Wed at Dr. Carpenters Residence
Mrs. Bessie B. Lackey and Mr. Bennett Farris were married Tuesday evening at o'clock at the home of Dr. Homer W. Carpenter. Mrs. Lackey is admired in Richmond and Mr. Farris is a capable L and N official. They left for a southern wedding trip and will reside on Third street after the holidays.
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Bessie B. Lackey
Bennett Farris
Homer W. Carpenter
Lackey
Richmond
Farris
L. & N. Railroad
Third Street
Town Team Falls Before Schuge Boys
The local independent basketball five faced a tougher test and lost 34 to 12 to a team of Eastern and Madison players. Town missed G N Hembree who was in Frankfort, but showed passing and defense while struggling to finish. High scorer Isle led the independents with three baskets. the School Boys benefited from sharp passing and strong defense led by Jones Hurst and Mainous.
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Madison
Hisle
Stone
Hurst
Jones
Mainous
Pete” Isle
Independents
George Gumbert
University of Kentucky
A. I. Lassiter
Town
Claimbert
Lassiter
Broaddus Rg
Land
Ig. School
Higgins
Clouse
Town Terrill
Gentry
Land School
Knguely
Allman
Madison Jury Discharged After Hung Verdicts
Jackson Kentucky c 20 The jury trying Scangy Wilson and Nathan Clemons on charges of killing Deputy Sheriff Green Watkins was discharged by Judge Sam Hursif after deliberating several hours without reaching a verdict. Two prior juries had hung.
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Jackson, Ky
Scang¢y Wilson
Nathan Clemons
Green Watkins
Sam Hursif
Jury Deadlock in Breathitt County Murder Trial
A Breathitt county murder trial jury could not agree, 10 to 2 for conviction. Jurors Bybee and Edwards opposed the verdict, Clemons was charged with killing Deputy Sheriff Watkins. Jury members were searched on entry to the Jackson courthouse and were hosted well in Jackson hotels with ample food and drink.
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Breathitt County
Madison County
Messrs
Bybee
Edwards
Clemons
Watkins
Jackson
Robinson Farm Sells at 108 Dollars Per Acre
The Freeman Realty Company sold the Dr M M Robinson farm on the Big Hill pike. C C Clark purchased 228 acres at 108 dollars per acre while Col Long Tom Chenault conducted the sale in his efficient manner.
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Freeman Realty Company
Ll.w Dunbar
Victory notes interest payments halted report
Louisville bulletin cites Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago notice that interest on some Victory notes has been discontinued. The alert requests holders to seek further guidance from authorities.
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Louisville
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Paint Lick Community Notes for Christmas Week
Mr Len Ledford can sit up and many friends are glad to hear. Miss Ida Hart is ill and unable to teach this week. A Christmas tree will be held at the school house Friday morning. Local families visit Richmond for Christmas shopping and holiday treetops. Mrs Chesternut and family host dinner. Homer Chestnut moves to Berea with garage interest. Tobacco piles up on the road to Richmond.
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Charles Franklin Sebastian
Len Ledford
Vucille Davis
A. B. Estridge
Rodney Ralston
Georgetown
Mesdames
F. H. Smith
Emma_ Burchell
W. O. Anderson
Richmond
Ida Hart
Ansel Park
Win. Hurt
Robert Ward
O. B. Peyton
H. J. Chestnut
Elizabeth King
Homer Chestnut
Berea
Chestnut
Heppy Todd Returns to Visit His Parents in Tucumcari
Clarence Todd, long based in Tucumcari, New Mexico for five years, visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tali Todd and receives a warm welcome from friends during the reunion.
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Clarence Todd
Tucumcari, N. M
Tali Todd
Get your dressed turkeys and chickens from J M Azbil and Son
Local poultry dealer J M Azbil and Son advertises dressed turkeys and chickens for sale with a price of 300 Zp. The notice urges customers to place orders and visit the shop for Thanksgiving season offerings.
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J. M. Azbil & Son
Weather Forecast For Tonight And Thursday
Generally fair conditions expected tonight and Thursday with slightly cooler air. In western and central portions temperatures will dip further tonight and remain cooler into Thursday.
Wednesday Livestock Markets and Prices Across Cities
Livestock prices reported from Louisville Cincinnati and Chicago on December 20 show hogs firm to higher with tops around 8.45 in Louisville and 8.40 to 8.50 in Cincinnati. Cattle and calves mostly steady to higher, calf values 6 to 12, sheep and lambs range 4 to 14 with varied weights. Chicago lists 23,000 hogs and 10,000 cattle with mixed quotes.
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Louisvyle
Cincinnati
Chicago
Kentucky tobacco harvest to exceed last year’s total
Louisville report states the year’s crop will be more than one third larger than last year. Area planted up by 150000 acres and yield up by 4 pounds per acre. Total production 120,500,000 pounds with an average price 4 cents higher per pound. Farm value around 6,300,000.
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Louisville
Times Today
Kentucky
Department of Agriculture
Federal Reserve Rules Extend Credit to Agricultural Acceptances
Washington December 20 The Federal Reserve Board announced a ruling allowing six month maturity bank acceptances drawn by growers of staple agricultural goods or cooperative marketing associations to be eligible for purchase or rediscount by the Federal Reserve Banks This step aims at longer term credit for agriculture but requires the acceptances to be secured by warehouse receipts covering the products.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Freshmen Beat Juniors In Surprise Victory
The Madison freshmen defeated the Junior house team by 20 to 13 on Tuesday night. The younger players outplayed the older squad and hinted at challenging the first five. Lineup details include Roy Wells as center captain, Saufrey and Bob Walker as forwards, Hert ry Coates and Walter Ballard as guards. Sub Harry Blanton for Walker.
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Madison
Roy Wells
Saufrey
Bob Walker
Hertry Coates
Walter ~ Ballard
Harry Blanton
Walker
Stone
Ay Head
McDougie Fcrwards
Harold Gabby
Mainhart
Robsion Proposes Federal Post Office Buildings in Four Towns
In the House Mr. Robsion of the 11th district introduces four bills for new post office buildings costing 1.1 million dollars each in Corbin Pineville Barbourville and Harlan. The measures go to Mr. Langley’s committee where another Kentucky public building expenditure totaling 1.05 million is pending. Robsion’s figures bring the total to 1.45 million.
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Washington
No Loan To Germans Till Reparations Settled
J P Morgan Co discloses to the German ambassador that no loan to Germany will be discussed until reparations are settled. The statement was issued to counter rumors of an international loan worth up to a billion dollars.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Germany
Advertised Letters and For Sale Notes in Paper
Advertised letters list names including Mrs Curtis May Miss Johnson Leonard Mrs Jones Ed Mr Pratt Arthur Mr Thompson Layton Mrs Wicks May R R Burnam Jr P M. For sale items include a Ford roadster in first class condition and a Florence hn A 11 condition. Phone for 3 o clock after 3.00.
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Madison Laundry
Florence
Richmond Tobacco Market Leaders Report
Richmond leads Kentucky and Virginia in loose leaf tobacco sales with Home Warehouse reporting 114 600 pounds at 31.10 per cwt and Geary house handling 87 715 pounds at 29 54. Lexington recorded 280 740 pounds across four houses. John Thompson of Columbia Tenn sold 13 500 pounds at 35 01. The Jewell house sold 30 715 pounds at 28 25 totaling 8 672 14. The Peoples warehouse averaged 28 20 on 69 595 pounds totaling 19 624 06. Virginia horse sales totaled 92 715 pounds at 27 67. High basket of Clay Crawford Madison county bid 46.
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Richmond
Lexington
Danville
John Thompson
Columbia
Tenn
Geary House
Clay Crawford
Madison County
Jewell House
Peoples Warehouse
Danville Tobacco Sales Highlight Local Prices
Danville Kentucky reports yesterday at Peoples Tobacco warehouse total sales 125000 pounds with prices from 30 to 39 dollars per hundredweight. Top buyers include Harry Middleton Garrard county 1310 pounds at 39.02, J L Murphy Boyle county 2315 pounds at 38.78, Robinson Brothers Boyle 925 pounds at 35.15, Mack Merriman and Son Garrard 2695 pounds at 35.12.
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Danville
Peoples Tobacco
Harry Middleton
Garrard County
J. L. Murphy
Boyle County
Robinson Brothers
Mack Merriman and Son
Model High game canceled by Lexington teams
Madison High learns from a phone message that the Lexington Model High boys and girls cannot reach Madison to play Thursday. The girls are improving after Winchester defeat, while the boys, aiming for two wins, face a tough schedule and possible games after Christmas.
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A. L. Lassiter
Madison
Lexington Model Hi
Madison Hi
Winchester
Madi
Lassiter
Georgetown
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Kentenva Highway Organization
Road Thru Mountains
Presbyterian
Perryville ‘Bank
Clemenceau
Navy Yarv
Associated Press
M’ghord
Louisiana Guard
Pickaninnies
Perry
Christian
Science Monitor
Wales
Mary Cambridge
the Prince of Wales
Lackey—Farris
Schuge Boys
Porrent
Bowman Lumber Yard
Fast Main Street
Kennedy Produce Co
Moynahan & Forbes
Irs
Helen Basham
Larue County
Thomas Basham
Assetabed Press
Heppy
Todd
Assoc Zated Press
Robsion
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