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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1917
Page
11
Numerous residents and visitors travel to and from the city for weekends and social occasions. Homes in Raleigh Burgaw Goldsboro Columbia Fayetteville Asheville and Aberden reflect returning guests and wedding related events. The Wilmington Choral Society rehearses and a naval academy graduate enters active service. A Red Cross hospital drive and local teas showcase community activities.
Last week’s vote tallies show Mary Houston leading with 1921 votes followed by Mary Pickett and Vera Furlong as contestants work to attract supporters. Local Red Cross crafts groups assemble bandages gowns and pajamas while Mr E H Cranmer visits to discuss organizing a hospital supply unit in Southport for allied cooperation with the Wilmington unit.
A large number of loyal Knights of Pythias met in a castle hall Friday night to form a military body for home protection in case of hostilities with Germany. Colonel Walker Taylor was elected captain, with G. B. Moore and S. F. Garri son as first and second lieutenants. About 200 Pythians in Wilmington would be ready to help maintain order if war units are called.
The city launches its first Dress Up Week from March 31 to April 7 to encourage residents to dress up and buy in Wilmington. Merchants highlight home shopping as vital for local retail and overall city prosperity, inviting nearby residents to visit.
The Affinities amateur play at the Academy of Music in Wilmington on Thursday night April 12 promotes Cape Fear Camp Confederate Veterans. Local artists handle the production with a professional-like approach and choruses. Tickets go on sale this week and patrons are urged to support home-made enterprises.
The rite of confirmation will be administered at St. Mark's Colored Episcopal church tonight at 7 30 by the Rt Rev Thos CC Darst Bishop of the Diocese of East Carolina. The public is invited.
Eyota Tribe No 5 Improved Order of Red Men will meet Wednesday at the Odd Fellows Hall corner Third and Princess to confer degree work on candidates. Members will present symbolic language and sign teachings about five great nations and their history, with past masters delivering the ritual in a polished display.
Dr. Livius Lankford of Norfolk Virginia will deliver a lecture at Calvary Baptist Church during the 11 a m service. A noted physician, he discusses church stewardship and invites the public to attend.
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