War call and local social notes from Allendale area
A patriotic wartime verse calls on all to heed the country’s call and defend liberty as several Wilmington area residents and guests are listed for weekend visits, with many relatives and friends visiting or traveling to and from Raleigh, Rock Point, Kenansville, and Greensboro. Festivities include Forest Cates Jr.’s fourth birthday celebration with family and friends at Grace Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Forest
Cates, Jr
I. F. Gates
No. 1609
Grace Street
Red Cross Wilmington Chapter Holds Meeting Tomorrow
The Wilmington Red Cross Chapter invites women with interest in the cause to attend a meeting tomorrow in their workrooms on the second and eighth floors of the Murchison National Bank building. Report to Mrs. J. M Solty on the eighth floor. Materials ready for making necessary sponges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
The
Red Cross
Murchison National Bank
J. M Solty
Marriage Announcement for A. M. Russ and Edna Holden
Announcement that Mr. A. M. Russ of Washington D C and Miss Edna Holden of this city wed on August 14 at the Church of the Good Shepherd pastorum by Rev. Welter R. Noe. Friends in Raleigh and beyond take genuine interest in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McD. Russ
Washington, D. C
Edna Holden
Lawn Party for Colored at St. Thomas' Church
St. Thomas church members plan a two night lawn party on church grounds to raise funds for school yard improvements. Proceeds support the colored community and the school’s efforts to educate Wilmington children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas’ Church
St. Thomas’ School
St.Thomas’ School
Wilmington
Details of the War Savings Certificates plan outlined
The War Savings Certificates plan modeled on the British system is nearing completion and awaits Secretary McAdoo's approval. Early indications suggest U S certificates may start at five dollars with a stamp-based payment method and a redeemable book system. If enacted, legislation could authorize certificates up to two billion dollars in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated P. Washington
McAdoo
World Provida
Saloons Within Five Miles of Camp Upton To Close
New York Aug 27 Orders have been issued to close all saloons within five miles of Camp Upton at Yaphank L I with the aim of making the army cantonment one of the cleanest in the country Drastic measures expected to prevent immorality and ensure discipline
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New.York
Camp Upton
Yapkank
L. L
Lumina Military Night and Broadway Drama Night
Military Night will attract hundreds to the beach to view local units in a public event. Tonight Lumine screens the Thanhouser drama When She Played Broadway with Marion Swayne and an all star cast, followed by Mutual Weekly’s feature. A Far East column by Alex Yeager discusses war perspectives and Allied/Axis actions with historical and political analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumina
Broadway
Lumine
Thanhouser Gratia
Marion Swayne
Mutual. Weekly
Mutual
Alex
Yeager
Germany
France
Belgium
Paris
Austria
Russia
Italy
England
America
Arrivals at The Oceanic List Several Travelers
The Oceanic welcomes a string of arrivals including Mrs. E. G. Finley and two children Miss Lizzie Hisle Mr. J. C. Smoot and many others from North Wilkesboro Lumberton Baltimore Monro Florence Andrews Proctorville St Louis Winston Salem and Charlotte. Names span Mrs T R Howle Dr T B Ayres J B Smith J C Peterson M P Williamson and others as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Finley
Lizzie Hisle
J. C. Smoot
North Wilkesboro
A. W. Crane
F. H. Koch
Fort Caswell
L. R. Stephens
Lumberton
W. R. King
Atlanta
H. J. Fischee, Jr
Baltimore
D. L. Middleton
Monroe
Elizabeth A. Brinson
Anne Stinson
Norfolk
A. W. Hartley
Ites Nile Puree
Dred Beasley
Kenansville
G. ‘Scott
Charlotte
Weekend Seashore Hotel Guests Listed by City
A long list details arrivals at a seaside hotel over the weekend. Notable names include J W Moore of Fork 8 C J M McBracy Rowland N C J W Slaughter New York City C J Powell Clinton Mr and Mrs T O Batea Broadway Va Mr and Mrs L S Thompson Eddie Thompson Masie Thompson Berta Bethea Dillon S C 65 Mrs T J Hodges Wadley Ala and many others from Atlanta Philadelphia Greensboro Winston Salem Baltimore Newport News and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W.moore
Fork
8. C
J.M. McBracy
Rowland
N. C
J. W. Slaughter
New York City
C. J. Powell
Clinton
T. O. Batea
Broadway
L.S. Thompson
Eddie Thompson
Masie Thompson
Berta Bethea
Dillon
T. J. Hodges
Wadley
Ala
W. E. Saunders
Atlanta
Aecett
Columbia
S. C
Ww. N
Chas. J. Blake
Greensboro
J. Eone King
Jno
J. C. Butler
Roseboro
G. M. Chandler
Pembroke
E. A. King
Acme
J. C. Peterson
M. P. Williamson
W. H. Moore
M. Hummel
H. A. Dunn
Baltimore
Annie Hunnington
Ella Hunnington
Lake Placid
N. Y
Kate MceCaskill
Flora McNéill
Nellie Roberts
Southern Pines
J. J. Kadrabek
J. A. Clark
W. H. Herring
Lillian Singletary
Clarkton
B. G. Wells
Wilson
LG. Cook
Portsmouth
F.nichols
Marion
R. J. Thackston
Mullin
Ss. Friedman
J.H. Packer
Lulie Packer
T. H. Holt
Been m. E. Saunders, Jr
Atlenin
Reverend Crowley Returns From Montreat Vacation
Rev. J. S. Crowley of 508 South Third Street has returned from a four week vacation at Montreat granted by his churches Topsail New Hope Acme and Hallsboro. He plans to resume duties with renewed energy and his first service will be at Topsail. Levi A V Hatton of Pensacola Florida, visiting Mr Andrews at 414, is mentioned in the text as part of the chaotic report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
East
New York
Crowley
South Third Street
Montreat
Topsail
New Opé
Acme
Hallsboro
Levi A.V. Hatton
Pensacola
Fla
B. Andrews
UN Eersteene A
Poke Racoig
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Wrightsville
the Millinery Authorities
Millinery Dept
Belk-Williams Company
FOR
Fort Liberty
Allendale
Florence Aldermen
Cora Little
Fayetteville
F. B. Robinson
Clearmont, Va
Ruth Williams
Raleigh
Alice Dickinson
Wallace
W. L. Tate
Birmingham
City
J. R. Jones
Walnut Street
Rosa Sallings
Henry Gray
Marjorie Davis
Black Mountain
BE. T. Wells
Mr. Wells
C. H. Wells
Summit Avenue
Lucile
Mary Partin
Hattie and
Elizabeth Pemberton
Christine Davis
Mrs. I. T. Stone
Pendleton Street
Henry Grady
Lewis Sallings
Red Cross Street
Times- Dispatch
Richmond
Joel Goodlett
Goodlett
Hollins College
Musicians’ Club
Woman's Club
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Daughters of the American Revolution
A. In
Rocky
Mount
Miss Anwie
May Gore
Weldon
Ci-F.gore
Mrs. Gore
Dorothy Quelch
Bertram Quelch
Johnson Packet
Sanitarium
W.tts Younger
Durham
Wooltex
Coats
Tex Coates
Raleigh Evening Times
Clyde Dillon
West Morgantreet
Ieee
Marion Dunn
Nat Dunn
New Bern Avenue
Miss Dunn
Hardy Mills
Mrs. Dillon
Katherine Baker
Elizabeth, Cross
Norma Freeman
Elizabeth Harden
Julia Russ
Anna Ball Thomas
Dunn
Mesdames J. H. Pratt
Hartford, Conn
Bruce Lea
Danville, Va
John GC. McDonald
Loomis Goodwin
Jack Taylor
Mciver Allen
Julia Ward
Far East
Marné
Abe Lincoln
Imfort
Carmen
Postal Service
Peterson & Ruffs
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