Social notes and marriages highlight Wilmington page
Local society reports include visits by Mrs. Frederick Hill and Alfred in Chadbourn and Hazel Berry in Sanford. Miss Georgia Faison arrives from Raleigh to stay with relatives and Miss Ella Hawkins returns from Montague. A Wayside Tea Room benefit opens for James Walker Hospital and a film night at Victoria Theatre supports the Milk Station. Carrie Bowen and J B Fenley wed at the bride’s home. the couple to reside at Highwood Park after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Hill
Alfred
Chadbourn. Co
Hazel
Gladys Berry
Sanford, N. C
Juniors to Entertain at St James Parish Lawn Party
The Junior Auxiliary of St James Episcopal Church invites guests to a lawn party on the church grounds starting at 7 30 pm. Refreshments and novel games will be offered and the event promises to be a merry occasion for both youngsters and adults.
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St. James’ Episcopal Church
Mary Wiggins Davis Weds Platt Walker Davis at Home
At 5 45 yesterday afternoon in the bride’s home 224 South Third Street Miss Mary Wiggins daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Octave A Wiggins married Mr Platt Walker Davis son of the late Junius Davis in a simple ceremony. Lieut Louis P Davis brother of the groom was best man and a reception followed. The couple will honeymoon and then reside at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora L. Shepard
LeRoy Richards
Meares Street
Elder Shepard
Advent Church
Viola Browning
Marvin Richards
Mrs. Shepard
S. Third Street
Mary Wiggins
Octave A. Wiggins
Platt Walker Davis
Junius Davis
J. M. Wells
First Presbyterian Church
Grainger
Mendelssohn
Augusta Wiggins
Susan Carr
J. O. Carr
Henry Nutt
Parsley
R. A. Parsley
Louis P. Davis
Davis
South Third
Afternoon gown with crepe meteor and georgette drape
An afternoon gown described as a sigh provoking piece for women features a long tunic with draped lines. The bodice uses georgette with decorative crepe meteor accents and silk embroidery beads, while rounded tabs imply pockets.
General Mets Selects Staff For Grand Reunion
Major General James I. Metts selects North Carolina veterans staff for the Grand Reunion in Washington in June. Officers named include Col Henry A. London adjutant general Fayetteville and a list of lieutenant colonels and majors serving as staff across Raleigh Winston-Salem Charlotte and other cities. Mrs. Francis Hoke Pollock named matron of honor and several maids of honor and sponsors identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Metts
North Carolina
G. H. Hall
Red Springs
C. M. Stedman
Greensboro
Winston
L. Leon
Wilmington
W. D. MacMillan
E. A. Osborn
Charlotte
W. P. Wood
Raleigh
A. M. Powell
Ensign
Vineland
D. Blum
Aid
S. H. Smith
James A. Bryan
New Bern
P. H. Hanes
George H. Bell
Asheville
J. H. Parker
Smithfield
Francis Hoke Pollock
Melba McCullers
Clayton
Katherine Smith
Camelie London
Pittsboro
Bibles for Soldiers Plan From Wilmington Churches
Committees of ladies from city churches met at the Y M C A to raise funds for pocket Testaments for soldiers leaving Wilmington. Funds will be collected April 29 through Sunday schools and others may donate to Mr. Odis B. Hinnant for purchase and distribution of 35 cent Chapman Alexander testaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W.C Association
Wilmington
Odis B. Hinnant
Men called for 35 000 in officer training program
Congress authorizes a three month officer training for 35 000 men from age 20 years 9 months to 44. Ten thousand chosen for the first 500 000 troop increment. Training runs May 8 to August 8 with exams and Army Reserve Corps appointment. Employers urged to support participants. Contact Col. Walker Taylor and local offices for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Officers Reserve Corps
U. S. Army
Secretary of War
Army
United States Army
Col. Walker Taylor
N. Front Street
Custom House
Murchison National Bank
E. A. Metts
Worth & Co
Worth Building
Arthur Styron
M. Lipinsky
Bon Marche
George Davis Camp SVC meeting notice
George Davis Camp Sons Of Confederate Veterans requests members to attend the regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the Armory. Important business to be transacted. One more meeting remains before the Washington reunion in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis Camp Sons) OF Confederate Veterans
Armory
Washington
Mae Price Weds Carl Ward In Southport Farm Wedding
Miss Mae Price, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Price, married Carl Ward son of Mr and Mrs David Ward at the home of the bride's parents in Southport. Rev L M Holloway conducted the ceremony. The bride, a Brunswick schools teacher, and the groom a prosperous farmer plan immediate housekeeping on their farm six to seven miles from Southport.
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Southport
William Price
Mae Price
Carl Ward
David " Ward
L. M. Holloway
Southport Baptist Church
Southport Garden Bounty Eases Greens Prices
Southport residents report abundant home grown greens with prices easing. onion crops expected to hit markets within a week and early Irish potatoes are appearing though not yet on sale.
Emergent Communication at Orient Lodge No. 395
Orient Lodge No. 395 A F and A M holds an emergent meeting this Thursday at 8:00 PM for work in the Fellow Craft degree. Visiting brothers are invited to attend. By order of W M C C Brown secretary.
Street Car Collision Damages Ford Vehicle on Princess Street
The Ford belonging to Mr. D. R. Foster was partly disabled this morning after an east bound Carolina car backing into the street collided with it near the Independent barber shop on Princess Street. The mud guard on a rear wheel was smashed and an axle crack was initially suspected but not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Foster
Ford
Princess Street
Bank offers prizes to raise crops for food production
Murchison National Bank announces a $160 gold prize program to boost farmers' yields in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen, and Columbus counties. Crops must be planted after April 10 with awards tied to corn and Irish potato yields across specified acreage brackets, to be awarded under the Corn Show regulations in fall.
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Murchison National Bank
New Hanover
Brunswick
Pender
Bladen
Columbus
Funeral of Archbishop Blenk Held in New Orleans
Archbishop James H. Blenk of New Orleans died last Friday night. His funeral today drew many Catholic dignitaries from across the United States to participate in the services.
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James H. Blenk
New Orleans
United States
Prominent Druggist Promises Hair Remedy Boom
A leading American druggist predicts Mildred in a Hair Remedy will dominate U S markets within eight years if sales rise as expected. He says widespread use will end dandruff and scalp diseases and make baldness rare in twenty years. Sample offer and mail order details included from Mildred Louise Co. Boston. Elvington's Pharmacy lists it for sale.
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America
Mildred Louise Co
Bostom
Dieas
Kor
Elvington
Phamecye
First Tennessee Regiment Mobilizes at Belle Meade
The First Tennessee Regiment begins mobilization today at Belle Meade camp grounds with Nashville companies entering camp.
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Tennessee
Belle Meade Camp Grounds
Nashville
Mortgagee's All Lands Sale Notice in Wilmington
Notice of sale under a mortgage by John J. Furlong and Mary Furlong to the Hanover Building and Loan Association. The property in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, described as lots 1 and 2 on Rankin Street bounded by Wool Street and Monty Street, will be sold at public auction for cash on a date in May. Dated April 26, 1930, Hanover Building and Loan Association by J. L. Weeks, Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Furlong
Mary
Py Long
Hanover Boiling Pid
Lionine
Pace
Register of Deeds of
New
Ice County
Fewojg
Lowthuover
Willintog
New Hanover
North Carolina
Tykin Street
Wold Street
Lony
Rankin Street
Monty Street
Wiloington
Hanover
Antlaan Association
Atvorne
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Georgia Faison
Ella Hawkins
Montague
Herbert Foy
Chadbourn
E. L. Hinton
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Margaret Fulbright
Fayetteville
Grace Methodist Sunday School
Lelia Bishop
J. B. Newell
U.S. N
Jarvis. Jarvis
R. B. St. Clair
Weldon
Tampa
Florida
S. W. Crockett
Currie, N. C
Thomas D. Meares, Jr
Bride
Miss Boykin
Wilson
Market Street
Wayside
the King’s Daughter and Sons
Victoria Theatre
McDonald Benton
Akron
Ohio
Benton
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Bowen-Fenley
Carrie Bowen
J. B. Fenley
Bowen
Julian Post
Ruby Duncan
Miss Post
Highwood Park
O. L. Clark
Clarkton
J. R. Hart
May Moore
Kerr
J. J. Hutson
Baltimore
Professor
Washington Catlett
Bla Kosch
Young Women’s Hebrew Association
Grace Church
C. H. Clark
Grace Sunday School
Lytle
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
Epworth League of
Bladen Street
Miss Wiggins
MR. Davis
Voltex
Cash
Kleinert’s
A.D. Brown
General Mets
Uglethorpe
Dee
W. C. Galloway
Ane
Graal Oe
Lansing
Arthur J. Balfour
Ational
Robert Lansing
Union Station
Aaa
J. W. H. Fuchs
Dep
T. Store
Peneye
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