City of Wilmington sails on maiden voyage with 1.1 million dollar cargo
The freighter City of Wilmington, captained by George H. Cook, departed from Champlain Compress for Genoa with a cargo valued at about 1.1 million dollars. It carried 9,850 miles of cotton and 1,200 tons of pig iron ingots bound for Europe. Officials of Sprunt & Son watched from the pier as the ship cleared the river.
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City of Wilmington
Genoa
Thaly
Cape Fear
Gladiator
Cape
Atlantic
New York
Wilnington
United States
Sjessrs
Alex Sprunt & Son
C Champion Compress
Electrical Week Demonstrations At Wilmington Homes
Westinghouse representatives demonstrate labor saving devices in Wilmington residential districts ahead of Electrical Week. City matrons and housewives show strong interest and special prices are offered to local residents through Tidewater Power Company demonstrations led by Mrs. R. E. Welds.
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Westinghouse Electrical Company
Wilmington
Tidewater Power Company
R. E. Welds
Japan Leads World in Number of Divorces
Tokio reports government statistics show Japan has the highest divorce rate, with 178 divorces per 20 000 marriages. Most are by mutual consent or intermediaries, few via lawsuits. The study notes limited awareness of individual rights, but cites growing court challenges by women.
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Tokio
Japan
England
United States
Hanson Wins Two Straight Falls in Local Wrestling Show
Fritz Hanson dominated Henry Preuss in a two fall victory last night with a 19 minute 45 second first fall cross leg lock and a 15 minute second fall crotch and half Nelson. Referee Gunner McGurley praised Hanson while noting Preuss put up stubborn defense and fans were promised Olson vs Crank next Friday.
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Fritz Hanson
Henry Preuss
Preuss
Hanson
Ross
Gunner McGurley
McGurley
Ludwig Ross
John Kelonis
Jack Ross
Vree McGurley
Texas
Bladen Street Methodist Church Frees From Debt
Members of Bladen Street Methodist Church and pastor Rev. J. P. Pate express gratitude as funds from the "We Will" and "We Can" teams helped lift the church out of debt. The church will report the achievement to the Methodist Conference in Durham next week.
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Bladen Street
Christian Science Church Services and Reading Room
Services Sunday at 11 AM with the sermon God the Only Cause and Creator. Sunday School at 12:15 PM. Wednesday service at 8:15 PM. Reading room in Murchison Bank building open daily 4 to 6:30 PM except Sundays and holidays. Public invited to services and to visit the reading room.
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Murchison Bank
Americans Take First Place With Win Over Red Sox
In a YMCA Basketball League game, the Americans defeated the Red Sox 22 to 10 to seize first place while the Red Sox drop to the cellar. Hardee starred for the losers with aerial shots, and Myers led the Americans with multiple baskets as Hanson’s team built a sizable second-half lead.
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Pet
American
Tsirops
Ios Sceevonges
Ieee
Hell Soe
Waco Esticeane
Red Sox
Tigers
Athletics
Hanson
Rich
Myers
Seca
Myers Palmer
Hanson Rich
Ves
Sonare
Hardee Cameron
Gallagher Rohs Cess
Solomon
Hardee
Davis
Farmer
Cameron
Mr. Kellar
Oasis Patrol Auxiliary Meeting Postponed to December
The Oasis Patrol Auxiliary meeting scheduled for this afternoon is postponed until after the Oasis Temple ceremonial in Charlotte North Carolina on December 12. The annual meeting will discuss equipment and organization and ensure appropriations are available promptly. A large delegation is expected with Sudan Temple members and a big class of fresh meat anticipated.
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Oasis Patrol
Oasis Temple
Charlotte
N. C
Sudan
Weather Bureau reports first frost in November
A monthly weather summary from the Weather Bureau notes the first killing frost on November 16. Across the state frosts occurred earlier in some areas. The month had 18 clear days, 5 partly cloudy, 7 rainy. Record lows and highs were 29 and 80 degrees on the 16th and 10th, with an average of 57 degrees and northwest winds.
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Felger
Weather Bureau
Coast Line Officials Return From Inspection Trip
Coast Line directors and President John R. Kenly returned to the city after an eight day inspection trip over the system. The voyage began November 21 from Richmond and concluded in Jacksonville, with routine matters reported and attendance by board members including H. Walters, Yu man Delano, R. A Brand and others.
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Coast Line
John R. Kenly
Richmond
Jacksonville
Fla
H. Walters
J. R. Kenly
Yuman Delano
R. A Brand
Geo. B. Elliott
J. E. Willoughby
Messrs
Waldo Newcomer
Geo. C. Jenkins
W. W. Mackall
Savannah, Ga
The
Road
Sermon on The Social Message of Jesus at St James
Dr Milton to deliver the third sermon in a Sunday night series on The Social Message of Jesus at 7 30 with theme The Use and Abuse of Wealth. Service features praise music and congregational singing. all seats free and visitors welcome regardless of affiliation. Next talk will cover The Causes and Cure of Poverty.
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Milton
Jesus
St. James
Calvary and First Church Services This Sunday
Calvary Church with Pastor J A Sullivan holds worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with sermons on Conduct Governed by Position and Disasters Through Ignorance. First Church at Fifth and Market, Rev Jeter Hurt preaches Longing for a Drink from the Old Well and Choosing a Partner for the Journey. Sunday School 9 45. baptism for adults after the 7 30 service.
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Fifth and
Market Streets
Jeter Hurt
D.D
Young Peoples Union
Dock Street Church Announces Weekly Services
Rev J E Reynolds pastor leads preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 10 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 and cottage prayers nightly at 7 30 till Christmas eve All invited to attend all services.
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Dock Street
J. E. Reynolds
Christian Endeavor
Fifth Avenue Church Services and Schedule
Morning and evening services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with sermons Watch and How We Are To Follow Christ. Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Epworth League Tuesday 8 p.m. Bible study Wednesday 8 p.m. Conference year ends. strong attendance urged. Bladen Street corner Fifth and Bladen streets. Rev J H Shore pastor. Services 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with preaching by pastor. Sunday School 3 30 p.m. All invited.
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Fifth Avenue
John H. Shore
Christ
Epworth League
Bladen Street
Fifth and
Bladen Streets
J. P. Pate
Grace Church Services Ahead of Conference Attendance
Grace at Fourth and Grace holds 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. services led by Rev M T Plyler with Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. It is the last Sunday before Conference and the pastor seeks a large turnout of members and friends. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Grace
Fourth and
M. T. Plyler
Presbyterian Services At Winter Park Church
Reverend Andrew J Sluwell leads morning worship Sunday at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 3 30 p m Midweek service is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 45 p m for this Winter Park church notice
Delgado-Services Welcoming Evening and Weekday Schedule
Visitors will meet with a cordial welcome at the services conducted by Rev. A. J. Howell. Delgado-Services holds Sunday evening worship at 7 30 with Sunday school at 10 15. Mid week service is Thursday evening at 7 30. Visiting friends will be heartily welcomed.
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Delgado
A. J. Howell
Two St Andrew s First Church Services in City Schedules
At St Andrews Fourth and Campbell streets Rev A D McClure preaches at 1 am and 8 pm with Sabbath School 9 45 am Junior Endeavor 3 30 pm and senior Endeavor 7 pm A consecration service and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm Seats free All welcome First Church at Third and Orange streets led by Rev John M Wells offers morning service at 11 am with subject Lest We Forget and 8 pm evening sermon Sunday School 9 45 am Endeavor 7 pm and Wednesday prayer meeting 8 pm Pews free and all are invited to attend both churches
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St. Andrew's
Fourth
Campbell Streets
D. D
Third and
Orange Streets
John M. Wells
Dr. Wells
Christian Endeavor
Pearsall Memorial East Wilmington Service Schedule
Pearsall Memorial in East Wilmington led by Rev H W Koelling with Sabbath School at 10 30 a m preaching at 11 15 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m cordial welcome extended to all at Harnett Street Mission Eighth and Harnett streets Rev W M Baker evangelist in charge Sabbath School at 9 30 a m preaching each Second and fourth Sabbaths at 7 30 p m
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Pearsall Memorial
East Wilmington
H. W. Koelling
Christian Endeavor
Harnett Street Mission
Eighth
Harnett Streets
W. M. Baker
Lutheran St Paul’s Church Service Schedule
Lutheran church at Market and Sixth streets with Rev. F B Clausen as pastor offers German morning service at 11 and English evening service at 8. Sermon titled Gods Conquest of the World, Sunday School at 2 30 visitors welcome at all services.
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St. Paul's
Market
Sixth Streets
F. B. Clausen
St Matthew’s English Evangelical Service Times and Topics
The church at the corner of Fourth and Harnett streets offers services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning topic is The Coming Christ. evening topic is The Benefits of Observing the Church Year. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Luther League meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. with topic Miracles How.
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St. Matthew
Woman's Missionary Society Invitation Service
A notice invites all members and friends to Thursday afternoon services at 3 30 o clock hosted by the Woman's Missionary Society. The event welcomes attendees to join and participate in the gathering.
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Woman's Missionary Society
St James and St John Episcopal Services Announced
St James parish led by Rev William H Milton with Rev George F Hill assists. Services include sermon and Holy Communion at 11 am and evening prayer at 5 pm. People's service at 7 30 pm with free seats and welcome to all. St John parish led by Rev R E Gribben with Litany and Holy Communion at 11 am Sunday School at 4 pm and Evening prayer with sermon at 8 pm. All are welcome.
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St. James
William H. Milton
George F. Hill
St. John’s
R. E. Gribben
Catholic Mass Schedule at St Marys Pro Cathedral
St Marys Pro Cathedral on Fifth and Ann Streets opens with first mass at 7 p m High mass at 10 30 a m Ves per sermon and benediction at 8 p m Very Rev C Dennen is pastor.
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St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral
Fifth and Ann Streets
C. Dennen
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