Putnam County High School Plans May Commencement Activities
Apletite High School announces its 1921 class of 38, with 19 men and 28 women. Events include a class play at the Opera House on Friday night May 18 and the commencement program in the High School Auditorium on May 19 with an address by S. Kelly Wright, Missouri State Board of Agriculture lecturer.
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A. K. Grant
Presbyterian Church
Kelly Wright
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Wright
Missouri
Putnam County
Ray Jaggar
Floyd Huber
Chester Henson
W. Irwin Foster
Luther Foster
Richard Dickerson
Truman Bewentts
Leo Paul
Casey Kays
Dow Ummers
Garold Wotr Es Wineva Jeffers
On Eee Eas Gillam
Vere Guffey
Gayle Guffey
Alice McKay
Louise Filson
Mary Davis
May
Republican presses forward with major plant modernization
The Republican plans extensive repairs and modernization at its Putnam county and Janville plant. Upgrades include new type cases cabinets a steel stone and a new power plant with motors to modernize operations. Despite high costs the paper commits to better service and future stability.
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Secrail
Republican
Putnam County
Janville
Se County
Oil Scare Grips Bethany as Drilling Plans Rise
Bethany residents fear oil prospects as land is teased for drilling with several wells planned. Skepticism remains over the plausibility of oil finds though some locals insist fluid may lie beneath.
Missouri Delegation United on Patronage Talk
The Missouri Republican delegation, including one senator and fourteen representatives, told the President they are united on patronage for Missouri and that Senator Spencer will speak for them. J L Babler is not to be recognized per a fall election plan. C C Madison of Kansas City, seeking Western District of Missouri district attorney, appears unlikely to land the post despite backing from B Mont Riley.
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Missouri
Spencer
J L. Babler
C C Madison
Kansas City
B. Mont Riley
Unionville May Get Cannon From War Dept
Frank Millspaugh introduces a House bill to fund and place a cannon in Unionville as a war trophy. If the bill passes, Unionville would receive one of the surplus guns distributed to cities for ornamental use, with the American Legion planning possible park ceremonies.
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Unionville
American Legion
Unionville Chamber of Commerce to Meet Friday
The Unionville Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting Friday at 6 30 PM at the Presbyterian church. The ladies of the church will serve a meal before the business session. President Carl C. Grant says important matters will be considered. The meeting was postponed from Thursday due to the lecture course concluding Thursday night.
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Unionville Chamber of Commerce
Presbyterian Church
Carl C. Grant
Championship Prize Fight Set for July 2 in Jersey City
Dempsey defending his title will meet French heavyweight Carpenter in a championship bout on July 2 at Jersey City New Jersey. The long brewing match faced several delays before terms were finally agreed under the direction of Tex Rickard.
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Dempsey
Carpenter
Jersey City
New Jersey
Tex Rickard
Yap and Japan dispute over postwar Yap status
The article explains Yap's strategic value near Hawaii and the struggle between the United States and Japan over its international status. It notes Japan's intent to keep Yap, while the United States seeks equal rights for all nations and no special privileges. Secretary Hughes has begun direct talks since the Harding administration.
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Pacific Ocean
Equator
Germany
Japan
Persoal
Wilson
United States
Hawaiian Islands
U. S
Harding
Hughes
Supt Patrick Re-Elected as Bethany School Leader
Bethany officials confirm Supt E. E. Patrick will continue directing local schools for another year. The board also re elected staff including principal R. M. Cochran and teachers Miss Lois Cochran Miss Ruby Wells Miss Kathryn Pierson and others with raises to raise salaries and bonuses for the high school faculty.
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Bethany
E. E. Patrick
Patrick
Oe Mivetia
R. M. Cochran
Lois Cochran
Ruby Wells
Kathryn Pierson
Bea Ibang
Teacher Walter Neal Guymon Joins School Board Staff
Walter Neal Guymon of Bethany has been employed by the school board to teach manual training and science. He has done preparatory work at the Kirksville State College and is currently in school there. election aims to strengthen the team.
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Walter Neal Guymon
Bethany
School ‘Board
Te College
Kirksville
Vocational and Art Department Contests Listed for Fair
At Aville High School three departments will be rented for contests. Vocational Agriculture Division includes Stock Judging led by Garold Wood, Leo Paul, Don Hodson Rose, Fred Walker, Cay Tery Rain Judging with Charles Klingin Otis Williamson Edward Jackson Carl Shelton Eldon Ranes Johnny Shelton. Poultry judging features Lawrence Biggie Clement Anderson Bennett West Luther Bruce Jessie Kvivinsmith and William Guffey. Art Division lists Toy Making Floyd Huller Ray Jaggar Hazel Williamson Basket Weaving Lela Burns Helen Streeter Book Binding Mary Taylor Poster Making Mary Martin Ahean Smith Floyd Hullars Design Thelma Stockton Pertia Hessie Klinginsmith and Ray Jaggar.
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Aville High
Ts Jthe
Garold Woodard
Leo Paul
Don Hodson Rose
Fred Walker
Aos
Ene Caytery
Charles Klingin
Otis Williamson
Edward Jackson Carl Shelton
Eldon Ranes
Johnnny Shelton
Lawrence Biggie
Clement Anderson
Bennett West
Luther Bruce
Jessie Kvifiginsmith
William Guffey
Floyd Huller
Ray Jaggar
Hazel Williamson
Lela Burns
Helen Streeter
Mary Taylor
Mary Martin
Ahean Smith
Floyd Hullars
Thelma Stockton
Pertive Hessie Klinginsmith
Ray Agpgar
Paver Mill Workers Threaten May First Strike
Adder to newspaper worries is a threatened strike on May 1 by 25 000 paper mill workers over a proposed thirty percent wage cut. They rejected a concession plan to ease wages and say they will stop work starting May 1, risking major impact as mills produce about two thirds of the paper used.
Serious injuries after fall from maple tree trimming
A man living south of town suffered a broken collar bone when trimming maples at Mrs. Mary Worley’s near the High School Saturday. He was carried home with fears of internal injuries but is expected to recover unless unforeseen complications arise.
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QO. Young
Mary Worley
Rose Restaurant Sells on East Side to Mills Couple
C. Rose sold his East Side restaurant and handed possession to Mr and Mrs Tom Mills on Monday. Rose plans to travel soon for a jewelry firm with Missouri as his territory while keeping local headquarters. He has prior traveling sales experience.
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C. Rose
Tom Mills
Commandery Degree Earned By Local Masons In Milan
Messrs Claud Martin Dr Montgomery Harry Wright S D Hayward of the city and Carl Ward of Pollock went to Milan last Thursday night and took their Templar degree in Masonry. A larger class had hoped to go but was unable to attend.
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Messrs
Claud Martin
Dr. Montgomery
Harry Wright
S.D Hayward
City
Carl Ward
Pollock
Milan
City to Receive Bids on Light and Water Bonds May 6
City authorities announce bids for a new bond issue to finance light and water services. The issue is five twenties with interest at six percent, redeemable after five years and payable within twenty years.
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Light and
Lnionville
Senate orders committee to probe railroad conditions
Last week the Senate adopted a resolution to appoint a committee to thoroughly investigate the railroad situation. The panel will examine railway rates and the risk of bankruptcy if wages and business do not align with any price cuts.
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Senate
Colombian Treaty Ratified for Panama Canal Claims
The United States senate last week ratified a treaty with Colombia under which Colombia will receive twenty five million dollars for its claim against the Panama Canal. Supporters say it could improve ties with South American nations while opponents denounce the payment as blackmail and warn against yielding to pressure.
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Colombia
Panama Canal
United States Senate
Last Lecture Course Number Set For Thursday Night
The final number in this season's lecture series will be Thursday night at eight thirty after the Theatre Royal show at the Opera House. Ned Woodman, famed humorist cartoonist and rhymist, presents all original material and is a popular feature of the course.
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Opera House
Theatre Royal
Ned Woodman
Staples Hotel Reopens Under Christys Management
The Staples hotel is ready for guests after renovations by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Christy. A dimmer was held last Sunday with 81 attendees enjoying a high quality meal. Sunday dinners will become a regular feature of the hotel service.
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Staples Hotel
J. E. Christy
Rail wage pleas cite high costs and wartime peak
Railroads told the national railroad wage board that wages in their industry are too high compared with other sectors. They argued wages fell in most lines except rail, as business declined, and even laundry and postal rates show wide gaps with rail pay. Negro women reportedly earned 120 dollars monthly washing windows while postal workers earned 116 to 126 dollars.
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National Railroad
Governor Hyde Approves Historic State School Budget
Governor Hyde approved the 1921 1922 appropriation bills totaling 19 978 980 with 14 478 592 designated for the state schools. An additional 276 000 was allotted for back pensions to ex Confederate soldiers. The school funding marks the largest sum ever granted to education in the state's history.
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Hyde
Economics Class Display in Underwood Window
Home Economics students in Underwood High School showcase sewing and culinary work in a storefront window. First year class demonstrates sewing, meal prep, and fruit canning under teacher Miss Nettie Dickerson, with neat, well-made garments on display.
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Underwood
Nettie Dickerson
In Walked Jimmy stage night set at opera house
The Wilbur C. Odam post plans the home talent production In Walked Jimmy at the opera house on the evening of Thursday May 5. The cast includes 16 characters seven women and nine men. E. O. Lemen directs the play with work progressing well.
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Wilbur C. Odam
Jimmy
Opera House
E. O. Lemen
New City Chemical Fire Apparatus Arrives by May 10
City Clerk F. O. Elson reports a new chemical fire apparatus will arrive by May 10. The unit was purchased in February but delayed by factory shipping issues.
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F. O. Elson
New City Chemical Fire Apparatus
Public Sale Notices Listing Dates and Vendors
Public sale notices list names such as Bert Galatin and Others and Williams & Son with sale dates including Saturday and Monday in May. The column shows notices of sales and the involved parties for general public auctions.
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Bert Galatin
Williams & Son
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National Bank of Unionville
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Bivins Vin System
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Offich
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