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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1917

Page

12

Baptist Church Services and Schedules Across Town

Local churches list Sunday school at 9:30 to 11:15 with sermons at 11 a.m. and evening services at 7:45 or 8 p.m. B Y P U groups meet on various nights. pastors include Rev. A L Goodrich Rev J L Shinn Rev J H Cracken and Rev E Sell. Special sunrise service and evangelistic meetings planned. A cordial welcome to all.

Fifth Avenue J. Ho Me Cracken A. R. Lytle Bladen Street Fifth Bladen Streets BE. C. Sell

Church Services Noted at St Pauls and St Matthews

St Pauls Market and Sixth congregates with Rev F W Clausen as pastor holding services at 11 a m and 8 p m. sermon topic The Christian and no Government Friends of the formation That Injured It. Sunday school at 3 30 p m Visitors invited to all services St Matthews English Evangelical wrth Harnett Rev G McClanahan pastor services 11 am and 8 p m day school at 3 30 o clock Luther League Wednesday 8 p m subject The Word Living and Powerful cordial invitation to all

St. Paul's F. W. Clausen Friends of the Formation St. Matthew's Wrth Harnett Rev. G. McClanahan

St. John's and St. Paul Episcopal Services This Sunday

St. John's at Third and Red Cross with Rev Gribbin holds Holy Communion 7:30, Morning Prayer 11, Sunday School 4, Evening Prayer 8. pews free and visitors welcome. St. Paul at Sixteenth and Market with Rev Gwathmey holds Holy Communion 7:30, Sunday School 9:45, Morning Prayer 11, Evening Prayer 8 with address. seats free. Morning prayer on Tuesday May 1 Feast of St Philip and St James at 10.

St. John’s Red Cross R. E. Gribbin St. Paul Sixteenth Market Streets D. L. Gwathmey St. Philip and St. James

Ladies Spring Coats and Coat Suits Discounted

Readable text notes spring coats and coat suits priced at one to three dollars off regular. Item is presented as a limited time sale. Purchases highlight value and wardrobe updates for the season.

Men’s Spring Oxfords in Tan and Gun Metal

Classified item listing for men’s oxford shoes in tan and gun metal finishes with prices ranging from four to six dollars. Includes multiple price points and sizes.

Women's shoe price list with pumps and boots

Price sheet lists ladies pumps at 3.50 4.06 and 4.50. Canvas pumps priced 1.00 1.48 1.69 1.98 2.39 2.98. Canvas boots shown at 2.98.

Robeson County Organizes Food Conservation Movement

Lumberton April 28 Old Robeson forms county food conservation commission under State Commission guidance to urge farmers to grow food and feed crops. Executive committee includes A W McLean J Sellers Arch T McCallum A J Floyd J R Poole Miss Nena Rhyne L E Blanchard secretary. May 3 meeting to hear W A Graham and Dan T Gray. Recruits rise as Uncle Sam expands recruiting in the area with several men enlisting in National Guard and Navy, and local officers training plans forming.

Lumberton Robeson State Commission A. W. McLean John Sellers Maxton Arch T. McCallum Red Springs A. J. Floyd Fairmont Dan T. Gray Division of Swine Husbandry A. & E. College Old Robeson Sam Germany National Guard Lumber Bridge Company Wilmington Engineers Navy Fort Oglethorpe

Rotary Club Drives Free Factory Sites Vote in Wilmington

Rotary Club members held two open air rallies at Front and Market and Front and Chestnut to explain the free sites measure. Speakers George F P Galvin Roger Moore W A McGirt and John A Livingston argued the plan would attract capital, create jobs, and boost Wilmington’s growth, urging all registered voters to vote Tuesday. The plan has bank backing and broad support from business leaders and officials. Volunteers are sought to mobilize voters to the polls.

Rotary Club Front Market Streets Chestnut Streets George FP. Galvin Roger Moore W. A. McGirt John A. Livingston Rotarians Wilmington Board of County Commissioners Mr. Veter

World War Conference Urges U S South America Alliance

A 1917 article discusses the World War I conference urging a united U S and South America to rebuild global transportation and supply lines for the Allies. It highlights Pan American cooperation, mobilization lessons from Europe, and calls citizens to support progress and growth at home.

South America North America Balfour Viviani Wilson Joffre United States Russia Europe

County Commencements And Road Bond Debate

Large county schools plan commencements next week with talks by Rev G E Moorehouse and President W C Riddick in Philadelphia and a Marietta High School operetta with graduation on Wednesday. Countywide roads bond proposal faces stiff opposition amid retrenchment talk and war tax concerns.

Philadelphua G. E. Moorehouse D. D Presbyterian Church W. C. Riddick North Carolina College of Agriculture and Engineering Marietta High School L. Clayton Grant Wilmington Good Roads

First Official Drum 15 Catch Sparks New Hanover Club

The New Hanover Fishing Club prepares for its annual drum fish season as members vie for prizes. John W. Liles wins first prize for the first bass caught at Seashore Hotel Pier, a fishing coat. June prizes include five dollars in gold and 600 feet of line.

New Hanover John W. Liles Liles Seashore Hotel Fishing Club Rich Inlet First Inlet Fort Fisher Sea Beach Charleston S. C South Carolina

Mothers' Day Exercises at Southside Baptist Church

Mothers' Day program for the second Sunday in May organized by the Men's Bible Class at Southside Baptist Church was announced yesterday. A detailed schedule is being arranged and will be released later.

Southside Baptist Church

Local Yarn Prices Advertised In Obscure Ad Snippet

A fragment shows fabric and garment pricing including 25c 12 12¢ 15¢ 10¢ 75¢ 26 inch shirt Madras colors guaranteed per yard 18¢.

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Baptist A. L. Goodrich Paspal Moore B. Y Pasubject Wor Park J. L. Shira J. L. Shinn South Land Jesus Jay School J. W Commer Fifth Market Wees John Jeter Hurt Jesus Yrist Neces Southside Wooster Street W. G Hic Kal Hall Methodist Lutheran Bellevue Cemetery Princess Street W. E. Yopp Price Oxfords Ied Amny T. R. Ames Mr. Vater Wumuington THE J. W. Lisles Fuchs Palm Beach Gigi i NASA Ers Saeye
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