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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
5
Registrants and clerks at the Court House work through questionnaires to speed up classification. An advisory board, with Provost Marshal and local ex-board members, plans extended sessions to ensure all men answer and return papers promptly.
Interment for Jasner L. Best of the 119th Infantry was held at Oakdale cemetery after death at Camp Sevier. Services were led by McCracken of Avenue Methodist Church at 10 o clock with mourners and friends attending and floral tributes laid on the grave. Pallbearers included Corporal Lindsey and Messrs Donnelly S E Eure Albert J LM sy George Parrar.
A union prayer gathering led by Pastor Sell will be held this afternoon at Hoejen Street Methodist Church. The event encourages broad public attendance as Christ is love.
Ad copy notes lhahn carriages priced from 4.98 to 7.90 dollars and Soves offerings at 1.98 dollars at Rehders with additional advertising copy.
Christmas Eve in the city features church bells five minute intervals and a large chorus in front of the post office to mark the Red Cross membership drive. Volunteers plan carols from 7 pm to 9 pm with bands visiting districts and a central gathering at the post office led by two cornetists.
The Wilmington Public Library closed at 1 o'clock today observing Christmas. It will remain closed until Wednesday morning.
Rev M T Plyler leads a Methodist committee from two state conferences to organize a 10 day summer school for young ministers at Trinity College Durham starting June 5. No tuition, dormitories free, board at cost, and railroad fares paid. Up to 100 ministers expected to attend for lectures and inspirational programs to review the year’s work.
Children of St James Sunday School collected many gifts during yesterday morning worship. Stockings filled with toys and treats were placed on the altar table while choir and congregation sang carols. District nurse will distribute the items to local homes today. The loose plate offering was also given to support the nurse in delivering gifts tonight.
Mrs. W. N. Lynch of the Wesley Bible Class presented Rev. E. C. Sell, the class teacher, with a one dollar gold piece at the close of Sunday school. He expressed gratitude and hoped to render more faithful service as teacher in the future.
Funeral services for Mrs Mahalie Pittman wife of Mr R L Pittman of Sea Gate were conducted at her home at 11 o clock this morning with burial at Bellevue cemetery. She had been ill for some time and is survived by her husband one child her mother and several brothers and sisters.
Postoffice hours for Christmas Day December 25. General delivery and registry windows open 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. One delivery and one collection of mails by carriers.
In Craven county few registrants have secured their questionnaires and few have consulted lawyers at the Federal building for guidance. The form is lengthy and confusing causing many to hesitate. Local lawyers are volunteering to aid registrants, helping ensure correct completion. fewer than half the questionnaires have been mailed so far.
New Bern and the nation will observe lightless nights on Sundays and Thursdays with all nonessential lighting to be shut off. The program aims to reduce fuel use by lighting plants, with a $48 allocation noted to support the effort.
Chairman Jos W Little and his committee delay sales until after Christmas to place 704814 dollars in New Hanover county. State director Fries urges stuffing stockings with War Savings or Thrift stamps, selling at post offices and banks, to teach saving and support the war effort. A 25c Thrift Stamp or larger War-Saving Stamp can be a lasting Christmas gift with interest and government-backed security. A Stamp in every stocking on Christmas Morning.
Tonight at 7 30 the Delgado Presbyterian Sunday school presents an entertainment with Christmas exercises. Mrs Ligon and Misses Neenah Woods Maggie Jordan organize a program of prayers songs dialogues recitations and solos led by Superintendent Browne and featuring the Star Spangled Banner and gift presentation.
A large gathering of boys at the Y M C A heard James H. Cowan discuss Sunshine and Shadows noting life hinges on the quality of its materials and how used. He urged building on honor courage and perseverance as the path to a bright life while praising the special music at the meeting.
North Carolina will form 16 medical districts each with a chairman and five or more physicians plus one dentist to hear appeals on physical disability from local exemption cards. Districts average 123 099 people and cover five or more counties. Members are Governor nominated and President appointed. physicians must take an oath before serving. Two thirds have subscribed. the rest are urged to sign promptly.
Funeral services for Mr W A Willson were held at Oakdale Lodge this morning at 10 o clock led by Rev M T Plyler of Grace Methodist church. Many friends and relatives attended. floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Pallbearers included Rev A D McClure, Dr J Bur en Sidbury, Capt Edgar Williams, Edward Boushee and others.
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