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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1918

Page

6

Patriotism and local news mix in early 20th century Raleigh era

A mosaic of notes from Jacksonville to Ottawa, with references to war binders, visits by Misses, and social events. The column lists local visitors, family updates, church notices, youth activities, Red Cross gatherings at the Y M C A, and memorial services for Frances Willard.

Frances Willard Dock Street Chrisian Woman's Christian Temperance Union J. E. Reynolds Ruth Bowen Nell Bowden Frances Willards Way

Red Cross aids home entertaining of servicemen

The Red Cross committee asks volunteers to list their names for hosting servicemen at homes this week. Many who wished to host were away and cannot be placed, while others stayed at the Y M C A for lack of cots and mattresses. Next week the Red Cross will help equip beds and provide coverings to boost comfort.

the Red Cross Red Cross

Recorder Senses Equal Hope for Unworking Man

In Recorder's court yesterday morning David McKay colored was sentenced to three months hard labor on the county roads for vagrancy. Lonnie Matthews white was moved to incorrigible status and sent to the juvenile docket. Ida Smith white and E. D. Ward white faced assault charges with prayer for judgment continued upon cost payment.

Recorder Recorder’s Court David McKay Lonnie Matthews

Patriotic Penny fund contributions by district and supporters

Distribution of donations across districts A to Q and So areas totals 96.52 with leaders named in each district. Names include Miss Williams, Miss Jordan, Mrs. Weathers, Miss Nutt, Mrs. Leftwich, and many others, with amounts ranging from 5c to several dollars.

C. M. Weathers Williams Eure Miss Nutt Kirkham Toon Fore Moffitt Hellen French Ruth Marshall A. Williams Bissinger Weathersby E. R A. M. Alderman East Wilmington M. Cole Carolina Place Benson W. D. James L. Andrews District A Matchell Hatchell C. M. James Causey N. N. Davis L. Smith Wollers Rhodes C. D. Gore Landen Stith Munroe Fletcher A. Bunting DeVaney Outlaw HE. H. Davis Mallard Burnett Kohler Hatch Morriss Hamilton R. L. Davis Henry Taylor Cameron Liles Sikes Jackson Moore G. E., Burnett G. S. Burnett M. Herring Weaver P. Wenburg Farrar Greenfield Whitted L. Styne Tc. Sunset MacMillan Owen Chadwick Locklaw Brooklyn West Savage Gton Holmes Tied Kelly Albro Newton Mote Winter Park Mason Lewis Williams Margaret Townsend Lucille Townsend St. Thomas’ School Cockey Allies Card Club Jennie Murchison Thorpe Chadbourn BH. Y. Davis W. Hee

Anniversary Celebration by Clarendon Stonewall and Jefferson Lodges

Members of Clarendon, Stonewall and Jefferson Lodges Knights of Pythias planned to celebrate the fifty-fourth anniversary of the organization with an evening program at the Clarendon Lodge room with participation from other lodges. Last year’s event, canceled by wind and late trains, was scaled back but this year Pythians are expected to turnout in force.

Clarendon Stonewall and Jefferson Knights of Pythias Clarendon Lodge

League Meeting Focuses on Postwar American Boy

Rev. Marion Huske of the Church of the Covenant speaks at the YMCA about the American boy’s role in reconstruction after the war. The 5 15 pm boys meeting features Huske’s final World War I series talk and a musical program.

Marion Huske Church of the Covenant Huske

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