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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
6
The notice lists services for St Andrew's Presbyterian Pearsall Memorial Harnett Street Mission Winter Park Presbyterian and Delgado Presbyterian with pastors Rev. A D McClure Rev H W Koelling Rev W M Baker Rev Andrew J Howell and others. It notes sabbath school times prayer meetings and Sunday programs inviting public attendance.
Sunday services at corner Third and Orange streets led by Rev. John M. Wells D D pastor include 11 a m morning service with preaching by Dr Wells on Stewardship and 8 p m evening service. 9 45 a m Sunday school 7 p m Christian Endeavor prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m pews free all invited to attend
Rev. F. B. Clausen leads 11 a m sermon on The Return of Christ. An 8 p m sermon covers John the Baptist and Luther a study of repentance. Sunday School at 3 30 p m. Junior Missionary Society meets Monday at 3 30 p m. Visitors invited to all services. Location Market and Sixth streets.
St Matthew's English Evangelical Lutheran Church at Fourth and Harvest streets conducts services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning topic Art Thou He That Should or Look We for Another, evening topic The Better Way. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Luther League Wednesday 8 p.m. Miracles of Old Testament under the Judges during the Captivity. Ladies' Aid Society meets monthly Wednesday 3:30 p.m.
Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:50 p.m. by Pastor Rev. J. E. Reynolds. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday night at 8. All are invited.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian church held its regular monthly meeting last night. New officers were elected with Mr. J. E. Cowden named president and Mr. Perry Dawson named vice president.
Advertising notice announces a larger assortment of felt slippers available at the Wilmington Shoe Company with emphasis on new styles and stock for customers seeking comfort and warmth this season.
A motivational pitch urging men to choose training with the International Correspondence Schools. It argues trained workers earn more and warns of risks of unemployment without training. The ad invites readers to request information by mailing a coupon to learn how to prepare at home for preferred work.
A fragmented OCR list outlines various engineering and trades roles including mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, civil engineer, surveyor, metallurgist, sheet metal worker, plumbing and heating, and architectural craftsman. It appears as a job or skill taxonomy from an employer or union publication with mentions of line foreman and shop practice.
The International Correspondence Schools celebrate a 25 year milestone in technical and industrial education. The program highlights study of courses preparing students for advancement and higher earnings, benefiting workers, employers, and the nation.
Nell Greene serves as secretary, D R Mc Arthur as treasurer, Bessie Hardwick as corresponding secretary. J C Cowden is newly elected president with prior Bandoaoastar work and First Christian Church ties in Birmingham. After the business session many stayed for the social and invite public to Sunday services.
The Christian Science Society announces Sunday services at 11 a.m. with the sermon Is the Universe Including Man Evolved By Atomic Force? Sunday school follows at 12 15 p.m. A midweek service is at 8 15 p.m. The reading room in the Murchison National Bank Building offers Christian Science literature daily from 4 to 6 50 p.m. except Sundays and holidays. The public is invited to attend.
Rev J H McCracken leads services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with sermon at both hours. Sunday school begins 9 45 a m Epworth League meets Tuesday 8 p m Prayer service Wednesday at ? p m church members are earn-
Peterson and Rulfs showcase Christmas slippers at headquarters with dates 14, 16, 17, 20, and 22 listed for sales or events.
Grace Methodist at Fourth and Grace Streets announces Rev W T Plyler as pastor with services at 11 and 7 30. Sunday school begins 9 45. The pastor invites a full congregation for his first Sunday after the conference and extends a cordial welcome to all.
Rev John Jeter Hurt D D pastor will preach at 11 am and 7 30 pm at Fifth and Market streets. Morning sermon for railroad brotherhoods with reserved seats. Evening sermon titled Can Youthful Dreams of Married Life Come Back as the third in The Building of the Home series. All welcome.
The Delegado Baptist Mission announces Sunday school at 11 15 with L W Moore superintendent and evening services at 7 30 conducted by D H Wilcox. Public is cordially invited to all these services.
Calvary Baptist church invites worshipers to Sunday services at 11 30 A M and 7 30 P M led by pastor J A Sullivan with morning sermon Why America First and evening subject An Incurable Disease and An Infalible Remedy Other services at usual hour, everyone welcome.
Rev W M Milton rector and Rev Geo I Hilk assistant invite public to holy communion at 7 30 morning prayer and sermon at 11 evening prayer at 5 and public service with sermon The Cause and Curse of Poverty at 7 30 All seats free and all are welcome with invitation to bring a friend
Sunday school at 9 45 A M morning prayer and sermon at 11 00 A M evening prayer and sermon at 8 00 P M all seats free Rev E B deF Heald Jr rector at Sixteenth and Market streets welcomes worshippers with a cordial invitation.
St. John’s Church on Red Cross and Third streets invites all to Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and morning and evening prayers with sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m during Advent Third Sunday. Rector R E Giblin extends a hearty welcome.
Norris, Miali and Tiffany are named as the three best candies at Schutt's Drug Store. Phone 173. Ad text promotes these popular sweets.
Repair Shoe Repair Co at 209 N Front offers rubber heels and a large assortment. They invite customers to compare repairs and see the difference. Phone 929, two doors from Bijou. J Z Burke the Jeweler at 27 South Front street advertises solid gold jewelry and personalized pricing.
Executor Robert L. Wiggins announces qualification as executor of Martha Hanks deceased of New Hanover County. Creditors must present claims by December 16, 1917, or be barred. Notice dated December 16, 1916.
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