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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1918

Page

6

Union School Students Pass In A School Flag Project

The article lists students from multiple grades at Union School and describes a school flag project. It notes the flag with 152 blue stars and a suggestion that each student contribute to fund the flag, with students already giving “star money.”

Blair

Hemenway School Honor Roll Lists Wide Range Of Perfect Spellers

William Hooper honors appear alongside fourth and fifth grade students and a long roll of perfect in spelling recipients. The article details grades from second to eighth, names teachers, and notes a large drum corps and war savings efforts.

Hemenway Gordon Smith George Leftwich Viola Murrell Marguerite Bell Forestryne Hemenway Drum and Bugle Corps W. L. Burkheimer Graham Burkheimer Jack McCarley Carl Wessell Robert Platt Robert Garrett Edwin Metts Kenneth Scott Oliver Hutaff Humphrey Marshall Louis Solomon David Harriss Alfred Brand Allen Oldham Miss Hill Thelma Boylan Elizabeth M Hutaff Tabitha Hutaff Margaret Jenkins Eloise King Eugenia Moore Mildred Robbins Josephine Rehder Anita Shepard Zelle Williams Linwood Baden Jack Smith Kenneth Winstead Elizabeth Hutaff Linwood Baden Charles Tate Miss Wiggins Doris Taylor Evelyn Einstein Frances Pettway Frances Shepard Mildred Penne John Grainger James Boreaux Gerhardt Whilden Isidore Goldstein Lonnie Newton Miss McLeod Rosalie Jacobi Nancy Bowman Alpha Miller Flora Roberts Dirk Alberts Clearwood Vaughn William Johnstone Leon May Miss Rhodes Elizabeth Griffin George Trask Lewis Hall Frank King George White Franklin Ulmer Miss Miller Carolyn Black Margaret Dixon Johanna Duls Susan Pearce Thos. Hawkins Rivers Lawther Herbert McClammy Allen Thomas Mary Catherine Bissinger Elizabeth Sneeden Thomas Hawkins John Brunjes Miss Vor John Margaret Blake Frances Sloan James Shelly Phillip Taylor George Weathersbee Selena Gilbert Marcus Goldstein Miss Buck Frederick Claussen Ehwin Metts John Roberts Ernest Robinson Earl Padgette Gregg O’neil James Croom Junius Smith Edna North Ella Mae King Mary Sandlin Ray Johnson Blanche Baden Hettie James Joadan Mary Lacey Boney Mary Hester Vann Blanche Capps Virginia Hall Lottie Britt Lucile Bradshaw Dorothy Oldham Miriam Taylor Ruth Dewitt Henry Johnstone Miss Sidbury Robert Bloome Bernice Branch Mary Benson Julia Harriss Elizabeth Hart Henry Huggins John Marshall Frances Newton Anne McNair Audrey Williford Miss Garvey Nell Goodlet Amber Bgss Hennie Trott Thomas Stansell Oscar Stone Edward McEeachern Isbu Charles Stanland Sallie Powell Marguerite Fettel Mrs. Brock Velma Spivey Grace Greer Marion Stewart Susan Colwell Madeline Trask J. D. Vann, Jr Edward Davis Harry Donkle Everett Huggins Eugene Tate Edith Creasy Elizabeth Ellis Mary Stewart Frank

Isaac Bear School Fifth to Second Grade Honor Roll List

A long roster of pupils from Isaac Bear School across grades. Names include Miss Esther Springs and teachers, with lists of students achieving perfect spelling and grade level honors. Notable entries include Ella Birmingham Elizabeth Grant Pearl Padgett Edith Williams and Annie Newcomb among others.

Esther Springs Frank Hall John Wessell Helena Blucker May Platt Anna Love Miriam Weeks Dorothy Mills Elizabeth Schaefer Eline McGirt Louise Blutchington Fannie McClees Clara Brantley Elizabeth King Camille Piner Edrie Colwell Helen Mills Eloise Shepherd Elizabeth Symmes Henry Lawvenburg C. F. Williams Ella Birmingham Mararet Grent Annie Newcomb Nellie Broa Pearl Padgett Edith Williams Elizabeth Grant Hettie Jacobs Nellie Brown Margaret Grant Bessie Porter Janie West Pauline Williams Thomas Hall Harold Petty Macon Womble Katherine Carr Virgilia Dickinson Rachel Hunt Helen Salling Margaret Stockard Emeth Cayton Edith Graham Mary W. Pearsall Lillian Salling Louise Williams Annie McLaurin Weeks Francs Eliot Weeks Bettle Love Malida Klein Ruth Davis Margaret Hall Sarah Womack Eldrie Barnhill Henrietta Ay Gwendolyn Salling Ann Sloodm

Tag Your Shovel Day Observed at Wilmington High

High school students conducted Tag Your Shovel Day on January 31 in Wilmington. Thrift society volunteers organized the effort placing tags on shovels across about 70 city blocks and 6500 tagged shovels outside families. The event aimed to spotlight fuel conservation with widespread participation.

Wilmington High Boo Tel Blair

Pupils Earn January Honorable Mention Across Grades

A list records students from Cornelius Harnett through First Grade recognized for perfect attendance in January. Names span Seventh through First Grade under multiple teachers including Miss Bessie Kelly Mrs Fleet Williams and Miss King.

Bessie Kelly Fred Dlugfif David Peterson Mildred Pridgen S Eunice Johnston Hazel Hawking Carey Mote Elma Teachey andiMildred Pridgen Fleet Williams James Grimsley Rudolph Harrington Ruby Matthews Aileen Matthews May Singletary Mary Brown Elizabeth Harrison Beatrice Turbeville Mrs. Clarke Harold Cavenaugh Leo Harrington Jesse Peterson James Miss Smith Leon Abramonwitz Fred Burriss Preston Roane Bennie Schwartz Earl Tolar Ada Hobousky Will D. Johnston Mary Brinkley Rosa Lee Cox Mabel Garrell Mrs. Never Aaron Hobousky Herbert Davis Sam Benson James Lynch Marion Matthews Idna Murray Nellie Lee Alice Gooden Annette Woolard Shepard Westbrook Edna Murray Jessie Lee Merritt Miss Pickard Inez Hopkins Rosie Kasch Bessie Jackson Virginia Savage Helen Sellers Alberta Wilson Muriel Gogden Miss King Edward Johnston Aubrey Everett Bennie Hawkins Edward Whitehurst Blanche Smith Ida May Roane Evelyn Shepard Elizabeth King Delores Newkirk Louise Mintz Miss Cavenaugh Charlie Simmons

Hemenway School Sees Huge Turnout for Tag Shovel Day

The Hemenway school held a Tag Shovel Day that drew a large attendance with nearly every boy and girl participating. The event amplified student engagement and community spirit.

Hemenway

Grace Methodist Sunday School Classes Meet Jointly

Regular monthly business meetings of Grace Methodist Sunday school classes will be held jointly on the first Wednesday night of each month to conserve fuel. The Lydia Yates Bible Class directs the program at 8 o'clock with Rev. M T Plyler leading devotionals, followed by a social hour in the auditorium.

Grace Methodist Sunday School Garfield Lydia Yates M. T. Plyler

Maloney Praised for Display Advertising Ideas

Rochester readers note Dr Miles W Maloney president and manager of Wilmington Optical Company is complimented by the Shur On Chronicle for his display advertising ideas The chronicle prints his Wilmington store front and cites him as an authority on display and Shur On mountings.

Rochester Miles W. Maloney Wilmington Optical Company Shur-On Chronicle United States N. Y

Superior Court to Open Two Week Term in Elizabethtown

Judge C. C. Lyon will convene a two weeks term of Superior Court in Elizabethtown Monday at 10 oclock for civil lease trials. The sheriff and deputies have been busy summoning witnesses as the docket appears unusually heavy though little of immediate interest is expected.

C. C. Lyon Elizabethtown Superior Court

The Church of the Covenant Service Times

Sunday morning worship at 11 led by Rev. Marion S. Huske with Sunday school at 3 30. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. No Sunday night service. Union service at St Andrews church. Visitors welcome.

Church of the Covenant Market Fifteenth Streets Marion S. Huske St. Andrews Church

St Pauls Parish Services Today at Market Street

St Pauls at Sixteenth and Market streets led by Rev D L Gwathmery rector holds Sexagesima Sunday. Sunday school 9 45 a m Holy communion and sermon at 11 a m Evening prayer and address at 8 p m. Intercession service Fridays at 5 30 p m Visitors welcome all seats free.

St. Paul's Sixteenth Market Streets D. L. Gwathmery

St James Parish Service with Evening Prayer and Sermon

Rev William H Milton rector will conduct morning service on The Wisdom of the World and Gods Wisdom and evening sermon Gods Fool The musical program features selections from The Holy City by Gaul The entire service lasts about one hour All seats free and public welcome.

St. James William H. Milton D. D Gaul

St Pauls Church Services Evening Ad dress on Boy Problem

St Pauls Church at Market and Sixteenth streets announces morning worship at 11 led by Rev O Rickert and a second service at 8 conducted by Rev Rickert. Odis B Hinnant gives an address on Factors of the Boy Problem. Sunday school offers $30 in the afternoon.

St. Paul’s Market and Sixteenth Streets F. B. Clausen O. Rickert Odis B. Hinnant

St Matthew's English Evangelical Church Services

St Matthew's English Evangelical at Fourth and Harnett invites worshipers to 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services with topics The Blessings of Worship and Joseph A Type of Jesus. Sunday school starts 3:30 p.m. Luther league meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. Missionary Training For Young People. Ladies Aid Society hosts a measuring party Friday 4 to 10 p.m. All are welcome.

St. Matthew’s English Evangelical Fourth Harnett Streets G. W. McClannahan Joseph Jesus Luther League Ladies Aid Society

Adventist Church Services Announced on Sunday Schedule

Christian Adventist Church at South Fourth and Church streets lists Rev. T. T Johnson as pastor. Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. on "The Lively Hope" and evening service at 7:30 p.m. titled "The Spirit the Bread the Cup and the Song" with special music.

South Fourth Church Streets T. T Johnson Mufunioh Vgervice

Prayer Meeting Advertises Wednesday Night Service

Prayer meeting Wednesday night at the annex at 7 30 oclock with subject Promises to Answer Prayer On Conditions. Scripture references to be read in congregation. Public invited to attend all services.

Union Prayer Meeting at Dock Street Church

The Dock Street church of the Disciples led by Rev. J. E. Reynolds hosts the next prayer meeting Monday afternoon at 5 o clock. All are invited to attend this service.

Dock Street

Dock Street Church Services Schedule

Rev J E Reynolds, pastor, conducts Communion each Sunday. Services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m Junior Endeavor at 3 30 p m Monday prayer meeting at 6 o clock by Rev C L Goodrich. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m. Public invited to attend all services.

Dock Street J. E. Reynolds Christian Endeavor C. L. Goodrich

Bladen Street Methodist Church Service Announcement

Bladen Street Methodist Church at Fifth and Bladen streets invites members and visitors to services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Lord's Supper will be administered during the morning service. Sunday school begins at 3:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. E. C. Sells urges attendance.

Bladen Street Methodist Church Fifth and Bladen Streets E. C. Sells

Fifth Avenue Church Services Announced

Rev. J. H. McCracken, pastor, preaches at 11 a.m. on The Blessed Felicity of the Peacemakers and at 7:30 p.m. on A Drifting World. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Epworth League Tuesday at 8 p.m. Strangers and the public are invited to attend all services.

Fifth Avenue J. H. McCracken Epworth League

Grace Church Services Announced

Grace church at Fourth and Grace streets announces 11 a m and 7 30 p m services led by Rev M T Plyler with Sunday school at 9 45 a m All are welcome.

Grace Church Corner Fourth and Grace Streets M. T. Plyler

Calvary Baptist Schedule Under Pastor J A Sullivan

Calvary Baptist Church led by Pastor J A Sullivan announces Sunday worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with sermons The Hour Cometh and Now Is Morning and Adamantine Hearts Night Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m under Superintendent J W Hollis Junior B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m Sunbeams convene Monday at 3 30 p m Prayer meeting is Wednesday night Teachers supper and Senior B Y P A Thursday night A cordial welcome to all.

Calvary J. A. Sullivan J. W. Hollis

Preaching Schedule By Rev John Jeter Hurt at Church

Corner of Fifth and Market streets hosts services by Rev John Jeter Hurt D D pastor. Morning sermon at eleven o clock and evening service at seven thirty culminate the day with spiritual instruction.

Fifth and Market Streets John Jeter Hurt

Stars That Shine the World's Black Night Series Title

The note references the second entry in the series "Stars That Shine the World's Black Night" titled Service Stars and the Mer Fight. It lists a school event at 9 45 with senior and junior programs and Y P U meetings at 6 30 p m inviting all people to attend.

Christian Science Church Seventeenth and Market Streets

The Christian Science church at Seventeenth and Market invites the public to attend services at 11 a.m. for the lesson sermon and Sunday school at 12:15 p.m. A Wednesday evening testimonial meeting is held at 8 p.m. The adjoining reading room offers access to Science literature and a circulating library of works by Mary Baker Eddy for public benefit.

Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy

Receipts Show Increase in Wilmington Postoffice

January 1919 postoffice receipts rose by 4513.58 over January 1918 figures, totaling 17573.07 versus 13059. The gain reflects heavy mail volume with no increase in staff, as reported by Postmaster McL. Green.

Wilmington McL. Green Green

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Union School Miss Normatrod Andrew Hewlett Margaret Gibson Pton Davis James King Tom Abram Williams Duncan Whitted Marlin Creasy Samuel Hawkins Carl Hoffman Mattie Stach Lucy Hall Carrie McLean Taylor Lolita Cox Jane Russell Katheryne Price Carolyn Price Lucy Egord Evelyn Justice Valeria Simon Mleine Hopkins Marie Taylor M. L. Smith Fieve Croom Wilhelmina Stach Faith Fennell Sallie Whitehead Su Churchill Madeline Weaver Yeader Costin Reba Myers Ernest Schnibben Hershel Lennon James Hanson John Fuchs Edwin “Gore Richard McClammy Margaret ‘Blitchington Edna Mincey Eugenia Hamwright Lucile Mason Dorothy Pick Robert Fales Fred Jewell James Taylor Catherine Griffith Sara Mallard Edna Zellars Adelaide Syeares Mary Whitehead Agnes Strain Clara Mason Bennett Gore Miss M. Kingsbury Stanhope Dunn Annabelle Allen Marian Bruff Frances Davis Ellen Kure Thelma Liles Dorothy Price Thelma Ryan May Anson Louise Bolles Elsie Crute Hazel de Orange Christine Fuchs Beverly Northrop Margaret Sellers Evelyn Tilly Lina Gray James Sneeden Manning Dauer William Ingram Aubrey Parsley Belva Dowdy Jennie Seigler Myrtle Benson Hazel McEachern Sarah Cowan Jane McMillan Annie Ray Zellers Mary E. McClintock Minnie Jaffe William Hooper Margaret Wood Arnold Brinkley Edward Brown William Rhodes Leon Sellers Josh Skipper Thelma Coker Lottie Cooper Jane Curtis Eleanor Edwards Mary Bell Potter Julia Falson Roy Blizzard Mary Smith Lina Davis Louise Boswell Kathleen Burriss Mary Whitted Oscar Brown Lawrence Hatch Walter Hatch George Klander Russell Mincy David Ormsby Monros Pridgen Quinton Rhodes Roy Sidbury Katie Bunch Bessie Burnett Jewell Creech Myrtle Dukes Losee Greer Susane Hewett Pauline King Montrey Lewis Gertrude Long Lois Mayor Mattie Mincy Alice Morriss Mary Padrick Janie Pershake Pearl Rivenbark Gracie Zellers Will Taylor Louis Harrison Hilbert Poovey Thomas Weaver Clyde Zellers Mary Jones Hazel Greer Viola Medlin Beatrice Morton Rosa Les Moore Thelma Sidbury Berchie Hill Gertrude Johnson Kenneth Mallard Marvin Shinn Wilbur Ebert Thomas Jacobs Earl Bender Inez Curtis Lura McNeill Josephine Brock Artie Mae Coker Margaret Walton Delmar ‘Walton Essie Harriss Carl Eagle Buddies Fowler Allis Potter Elma Barnhill Thelma Huffham Della Stokley Louise Davis Benny May Piner Hidora Porter Olive DuBoise Nell Bowden Ralph Coley Wilber Hamilton George Lee Maurice Miller Morris Rich Hdna May Craig Lily Jacobs Gladys McCartney Isabelle McCartney Annie Oldham Annie Windham Virginia Jackson Kenneth Anderson William Brown Fred King Maryland King LeRoy Lanier Robert Southerland Pearl Batten Christine Knowles Isabelle Kivett Mary Mallard Nellie Matthews Lottie Shepard Kate Faison Thurston Davis Carl Bender Elbert Edwards Bennie King John Laclair Willie Rich Gertrude Herring Mary Lily Hines Dora Mayer Annie Ramsey Welyn Rowan Irene Schulken Elizabeth Silverman Pate Savage Lucile Page Donald ‘McRae Leroy Plyler Samual Ruark Mary Bellamy Bagg Annie Barnhill Lillie May Britt Ryda Butler Onida Capps Marie Costin Margaret Jones Mildred Jones Ruth Marshall Ruth Smith Samuel Ruark Mrs. Christie Frederick Bissinger Alex Boone Guy Cardwell Edward Ennett Donald Koonce Jack le Grand John McHacher Martha Pearsall James Rowan James Robinson Lawrence Schuster David Williams Perfect Spelling Sydney Kosch Isaac Bear High School- News Cornelius Harnett Fuchs’ Cash Department Store Tagale Ladies Home Journal J. W. H. Fuchs’ Dept. Store Presbyterian Episcopal Lutheran Methodist Baptist Wilmington Postoffice Square Hote Herald Square Hotel Broadway New York R. R Bath J. Fredanes
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