Farm Agents Convention Aims to Boost Meat Output
Federal supervisor R W Freeman visited to discuss the Eastern North Carolina farm agents convention set for January 22 23 and 24. The agenda stresses training and year round work with experts from the U S Department of Agriculture to address food supply and aims for a ten percent rise in pork production nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Op. R. W. Freeman
North Carolina
Freeman
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Farmers Institutes Dates Set for Three North Carolina Towns
Farmers Institutes will be held in Watha Scott's Hill and Wrightsboro this month with Scott's Hill on January 19 Watha on January 26 and Wrightsboro on January 28. Mrs Mittie M Henley assistant State demonstration agent will present domestic science demonstrations aided by county agent Mrs Annie P Pretida. Topics cover farm life and farming methods as county agents lead the sessions.
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Watha
Scott’s Hill
Wrightsboro
Farmers Institutes
Scott's Hill
Mittie M. Henley
Annie P. Pretida
Oakdale Cemetery 65th Annual Lot Owners Meeting
Secretary W H Howell calls the 65th annual meeting of Oakdale Cemetery lot owners for 8 p m next Monday in room ___ of the Odd Fellows Building. All interested are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Howell
Oakdale Cemetery
Odd Fellows
Artillery Fighting on Verdun Front Reported
Paris reports violent artillery fighting on the Verdun front in the sector between Beaumont and Bezavaux. Southeast of Bezavaux the French conducted a raid and returned prisoners. Other areas were calm.
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Paris
Verdun Front
War Office
Beaumont
Bezavaux
Bezonvaux
Calmness of Balmness Amid War Noted in Farm Life
A resident of Amreica claims calm despite ongoing war in Farm Life. The statement reflects personal coping amid conflict and uncertainty.
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Amreica
Larceny Cases Set for Next Monday in Recorder's Court
In the Recorder's Court Ishman Scarboro and Walter Smith, both colored, were bound over on $200 bond for Monday's session, facing larceny charges for a watch, chain, and streetcar tickets taken from the late Robert Schrieber at Jamestown Memorial Hospital. Smith says he is innocent. Scarboro claims Smith acted. Other defendants had charges dismissed or continued.
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Recorder’s Court
Ishman- Scarboro
Walter Smith
Robert Schrieber
Jamey Walker Memorial Hospital
Smith
Secarboro
Scarboro
R. B. Small
Henrietta Smith
Chile
Seymour Vann
Alex Williams
Williams
Vann
Willie Williams
Orec
M. C. Jones
White
W. O. Scott
Jones
United States Court Civil Case Activity Report
Judge Connor at noon adjourned the United States District Court until 10 o clock Monday morning ending the first week of the term. Several civil cases to be taken up next week with expected quick disposition and plans for final adjournment by Tuesday afternoon. Today motions were argued orders signed and judges sentences of T Irwin Check and R B Batson altered from 60 days and 10 dollars fines to 250 dollars fines plus costs.
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Connor
United States District Court
T. Irwin Check
R. B. Batson
Notice changes to A L trains schedules in Wilmington
Effective Sunday January 13 adjustments affect trains No 48 No 61 No 41 and No 60. No 48 north departs 7 45 am from ingsteam 8 00 am. No 61 south departs 5 45 am from 5 30 am. No 41 north arrives 10 15 am from 9 50 am. No 60 south arrives 12 40 midnight from 12 20. 1-12-31
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Wilmington
High School Thrift Campaign Moves Ahead in City Schools
A drive led by Jos W Little of the New Hanover War Savings Stamps Committee mobilizes 14 rooms at the high school to form savings societies. Additional sessions schedule in other city schools with a central meeting at Hemenway auditorium to map districts and assign work for the $704 814 government War Savings Certificates goal.
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Jos. W. Little
New Hanover War Savings Stamps Committee
Rom
High Schol
Nati@onal Special Aid Society
Hemenway
New Hanover
A-1
Harry Tucker
Lila Koonce
Hardy Jacobi
Johanna Rehder
A-3
Elizabeth Nutt
Bernice Bailey
Holt McCracken
Elizabeth McClure
Nellie McEachern
Edwin Sternberger
Neutrals Get Out of Military Service Under Diplomatic Pact
Washington report says European neutral nationals in the United States may be released from military service upon proof of citizenship through their diplomats. Switzerland already arranged for discharge of drafted Swiss, with War Department cooperation possible for others. Provost Marshal data show Swiss 4,929 registered, 1,758 examined, 224 accepted. Sweden 24,663 registered, 7,824 examined, 4,350 accepted. Holland 6,679 registered, 1,951 examined, 249 accepted. Norway 16,678 registered, 5,089 examined, 1,004 accepted. Denmark 8,063 registered, 2,898 examined, 616 accepted.
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Washington, Jan
United States
Sulzer
Switzerland
State Department
War Department
Sweden
Holland
Norway
Denmark
Industrial Affairs Not So Satisfactory At Year Start
New York January 11 Dun reports tentative revival in some sectors but overall industrial activity remains uneven. Despite firmer sentiment and higher transactions in places, widespread doubt about future changes and West storms hamper business. Production is down while war demand strains capacity and many civilian needs go unmet. Weekly bank clearings total 5,360,619,989 dollars.
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New York
Dun's
Massachusetts golf champion passes aviation tests
Jesse Guilford, a Massachusetts amateur golf champion, has passed the physical and mental tests required for entry into the aviation corps. The news confirms his qualification for military aviation duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Guilford
Massachusetts
Aviation Corps
Hospitality drive to house soldiers at Wilmington camp
Fort Caswell soldiers on furlough will get free sleeping quarters if the Chamber of Commerce hospitality committee succeeds. Dr. A. H. Harriss chairs assisted by Howard B. Branch. Citizens are urged to loan beds and cots and to host the men at homes and public places.
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Fort Caswell
Chamber of Commerce
4. H. Harriss
Howard B. Branch
Harriss
Branch
Wilmington
Regulation for All Private Securities
Washington reports government plans to regulate private securities during the war. Legislation would license each issue and deny approval to nonessential enterprises, with a White House move to curb nonessential public works. McAdoo and Treasury advisers expect action within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Administration
Sener
Treasury
White House
McAdoo
A Day-Good Musing On Travel And Farm Life
A fragment reflects on travel needs and rural life with a whimsical tone. It contrasts avoiding long trips with the idea some should ride in a cattle car, then rejects that notion and comments on farm life.
Church notices list services across Wilmington churches
St Andrew's Fourth and Campbell streets and Pearsall Memorial East Wilmington hold Sunday worship with 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services and 10:30 a.m. Sabbath school. Harnett Street Mission and St Paul's Market Street offer Bible lessons, evangelical meetings, and sermons. church council to meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. All welcome.
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St. Andrew's
Fourth
Campbell Streets
A. D. McClure
D. D
Junior Christian Endeavor
Intermediate
Eunior C. E
Pearsall Memorial
East Wilmington
H. W. Koelling
Christian Endeavor
Harnett Street
Mission
Eighth
Harnett Streets
Rev. W. M. Baker
St. Paul’s
Market
Sixth Streets
F. B. Clausen
Good Samaritan
Church Council
Winter Park Services Under Rev Andrew J Howell
Winter Park and nearby communities announce services led by Rev Andrew J Howell with Sunday evening worship at 7 45 and Lord's Supper celebration Sunday school at 3 p m Christian Endeavor at 7 mid week service Wednesday at 7 45 pm Public invited. Bethany holds Sunday worship at 11 am with Sunday school at 3 pm Neighborhood residents invited. Delgado hosts Sabbath evening service at 7 30 pm and 11 am Sunday school Visitors welcomed.
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Winter Park
Andrew J. Howell
Christian Endeavor Society
Bethany
Delgado
Church of the Covenant Service Times Notice
Church of the Covenant invites strangers and visitors to Sunday 11 a.m. service and 3 30 p m Sunday school. Night service if any will be announced at Sunday morning service. Located at Fifteenth and Market streets.
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Church of the Covenant
Fifteenth and Market Streets
Church Services at Corner South Third and Orange Streets
Rev John M Wells pastor. Sunday service at eleven. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Junior Christian Endeavor 3 30 p m. Intermediate and Senior Endeavor 7 15 p m. Mid week meeting Wednesday 8 00. You are cordially invited to all these services.
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South Third and
Orange Streets
John M. Wells
D. D
Christian Church services on Dock Street schedule
Rev. J. E. Reynolds leads Sunday worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m and Junior Endeavor at 3 30 p m A missionary lecture with stereoptical slides is set for Wednesday at 8 o'clock All are cordially invited to attend these services.
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Christian
First Church
Dock Street
J. E. Reynolds
Christian Endeavor
Junior Endeavor
Advent Christian Church Services Set With Maine Evangelist
Advent Christian at corner South Fourth and Church streets lists Rev J T Johnson as pastor with residence 425 South Fourth. Sunday school 10 am, worship 11 am and 7 30 pm with Evangelist John M Kelley of Maine speaking on live topics. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm. Public invited to all services.
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Advent Christian
South Fourth
Church Streets
J. T. Johnson
South Fourth Street
John M. Kelley
Maine
Wilmington
Kelley
Immanuel Church Services Announced on Queen Street
Immanuel at Corner Front and Queen streets announces services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sabbath school at 3 p m led by superintendent S A Matthews. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 8 p m. Ladies Auxiliary meeting. Members urged to attend. Friends welcome.
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Front
Queen Streets
T. P. Allen
S. A. Matthews
Episcopal St John’s service at St Johns Third and Red Cross
Morning service at 11 o'clock Sunday January 13 conducted by Rev A M Seabrease at St Johns with Sunday school at 4 p m and evening prayer at 8 o'clock Visitors cordially invited.
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Episcopal
St. John's
Third
Red Cross Streets
A. M. Seabrease
St Pauls Church Service Schedule at Epiphany Season
St Pauls at Sixteenth and Market announces the first Sunday after Epiphany services. Rector Rev D J Gwathmey leads Holy Communion at 7 30 am Sunday school at 9 45 am morning prayer and sermon at 12 m evening prayer and address at 8 pm Intercessory prayers Friday at 5 pm Visitors welcome. every seat free.
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St. Paul’s
Sixteenth
Market Streets
D. J. Gwathmey
St Matthew s Evangelical Church Services and Programs
St Matthew s Evangelical at Fourth and Harnett hosts services at 11 a.m. with Jesus Our Pattern and 7 30 p.m. with Out of the Old into the New. Sunday school at 3 30 p.m. Monthly Ladies Aid meeting Wednesday at 3 30 p.m. Luther League meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. All invited.
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St. Matthew's Evangelical
Fourth and
Harnett Streets
C. W. McClanahan
Jesus
Ladies Aid Society
Wednesady
Luther League
Calvary Church announces service schedule and events
Reverend J A Sullivan will lead Sunday worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Dr B W Spillman preaches at the morning hour Junior B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m Sunbeams Monday at 3 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday night Senior B Y P U Thursday night A cordial welcome to all services
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Calvary
J. A. Sullivan
B. W. Spillman
Delgado Rev A L Goodrich pastor services schedule
Delgado Rev A L Goodrich pastor of the church. Sunday school led by L W Moore superintendent at 11 15 am. B Y P U led by WB Walden president at 6 30 pm with Alma Hester in charge of the program. Preaching services at 7 30 pm.
Methodists Fifth Avenue Pastors Preach and Invite
Bladen Street and Fifth and Bladen Streets hosts Rev J H Men and Rey Sell leading services. Morning sermon at 11 a m with topic Opportunity and Respecty and an evening service at 7 30 p m. Sunday school 9 45 a m and afternoon session urged for all. Strangers and visitors cordially invited.
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Methodists
Fifth Avenue
J.H. Men
Bladen Street
Fifth
Bladen Streets
Rey, Sell
Services at Andrew's Presbyterian Church
All services will be held in the Sabbath school room to economize fuel due to the cold wave. The pastor will preach both morning and evening sermons, titled The Lord our Banner and The City of God. Christian Endeavor will hold consecration services that were postponed from last bath.
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Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Jerusalem
Christian Endeavor
Union Prayer Service at First Baptist Church
A union prayer meeting will be held in the lecture room of First Baptist Church. Rev John Hurt D D will pastor the event with Rev J H Men of the Fifth Avenue district church expected to lead. The public is invited to participate.
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First Baptist Church
John Hurt
D.D
J. H. Men
Fifth Avenue Dist
The Newest Theology Exam Question
A boy answered a Bible question at examination by saying Cain went to bed after killing Abel. The teacher clarified the verse shows Cain went to the land of Nod. This note, from the Christian Herald, reflects a humorous misinterpretation.
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Cain
Able
Land of Nod
Christian Herald
Tex Tate Highlighted as Heavyweight Contender
Herry Tex Tate, a heavy and former sparring partner, emerges amid confusion with Bill Tate after a recent foul against Fred Fulton. The mix up underscores Tate’s rising profile in heavyweight circles and his standing as a notable contender.
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Herry
Tex
Tate
Fred Fulton
Bill Tate
Grn
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