Minister Huske Delivers Inspiring Sermon at Covenant Church
Rev Marion S Huske of Fayetteville conducted services at the Church of the Covenant. He spoke on The Enrichment of Life and the greater measure of greatness through service to others, citing Captain Lawson's Carry On and Christ’s teachings. He plans a three month pastorate before heading to the mission field.
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Church of the Covenant
Ex Presbyterian Church
House of Gorship
Messrs
Mint
Marion S. Huske
Fayetteville
Huske
Davidson Colyg
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Yolina
Moting
Lig
Captain Lawson
Celvary
Iim
Insignia for Exemption Board Members Adopted in Wartime
County and City Exemption board members receive bronze buttons marked Selective Service U. S. under War Department orders. The badges denote office and duty in the wartime manpower system. A local citizen compares the program to Moses numbering Israel in Numbers, citing a long tradition of census style selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
War Department
Selective Service
U. S
Congress
Israel
Moses
Elks Hospital Committee Approves Plans in Boston
A committee led by John K. Tener met in Boston to approve hospital plans and open bids for a B P O E Reconstruction Hospital No 1 to care for wounded soldiers. Members include Joseph T. Fanning Jerome B. Fisher James R. Nicholson and Fred C. Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
John K. Tener
Order of Elks
Joseph T. Fanning
New York
Jerome B. Fisher
Jamestown
N. Y
James R. Nicholson
Fred C. Harper
Lynchburg
B. P. O. E. Reconstruction Hospital
Many Coal Trains to the Tidewater
Pottsville Pa Jan 21 A flood of coal trains moved toward tidewater in the last 36 hours surpassing a full week during the coal shortage. Officials estimate at least 5000 cars of coal, 50 to 20 tons each, sit along mining districts as railroads grant freight priority over passengers. An embargo on Sunday passenger traffic on some branches is urged to ease the congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Tidewater
Pennsylvania
Reading
Lehigh Valley Road
Rotary mobilizes Smileage books for soldiers entertainment
The Rotary Clubs across the nation launch the Smileage Book campaign to fund high quality entertainment for soldiers in training camps. Wilmington clubs join, with plans explained after North Carolina Rotarians met in Raleigh to back the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Clubs
United States
Rotary
Wilmington
Military Entertainment Council
Secretary of War Baker
War Department
National Guard
National Army
Liberty Theatres
Red Cross bulletin praises donations and new members
The Red Cross thanks donors for silver trinkets and lin en, lists many knitting and monetary gifts, and notes forty-one new members this week. Units across Masonboro Carolina Place St John Winter Park and schools report shirts bags jackets and knitted items plus typing work and hospital supplies for the fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Stover
Jacobi
Junior Red Cross
Tom Henderson
Masonboro
Carolina Place
St. John’s
Winter Park
Convention of Farm Agents Postponed Indefinitely
The three day convention of farm demonstration agents in the city has been postponed and likely canceled due to wartime disturbances. Telegrams to Secretary H B Branch from R W Freeman report the decision, which disrupts plans for 50 delegates, an oyster roast, farm tours, and a public meeting at the Court House. The event may be rescheduled in February, but this remains uncertain as of now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Branch
Chamber of Commerce
R. W. Freeman
North Carolina
Good Roads
New Hanover
Court House
Eczema Relief Through Blood Treatment Promoted
An advertisement touts a skin cure claiming eczema sufferers can find lasting relief through a blood based remedy. It asserts skin diseases stem from blood disorder and urges readers to consult Swift & Co. for guidance, listing Atlanta Georgia as the contact location.
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Ange
S. S. Patcone. c
S. S
Swift § Co
Atlanta
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M.S. Huskeep
Church of the Cov
Mons
Mikado Nainsook
Colonial Dame Nainsook
Chimosa Nainsook
Bon Marche (Incorporated
Aol
Elks Hospital Committee
Marc Kiaw
E. F. Albee
Keith
Unite States
RED Cross Bulletin
Annie Kidder
W. H. Sprunt
C. James
H. C. Brock
J. A. Thompson
Sara James
Laula Blalock
Ligette Andrews
Baltzers
Miss Rowe Wiggins
Creasy
Robin Ruark
St. George
Miss Northam
A. C. Kenly
Fred Pearsall
Crapster
Maryland
Perrin
Susan Divine
Mary Brown
Walker Taylor
Ence Burkheimer
Amna Burkheimer
Meares
Zack Bel
Lyman~Delano
Jaeantheau
Bell
Don Rae
Sweater
C. Thompson
Sinol Oinamenthen
Corporation Commission of the Condition
Wilmington Savings & Trust’ Company
Aere
Trust Investments
Liberty Bond
State of
New Hanover County
J. L. Williams
Grainger
N. B. Rankin
MO. D. Bellamy, JR
Cee
K. K.K
Kaiser
W.S. S
Wilmington Printing Company
Armour
Glendale
Simon Pare
Branc: Hance
Armour St Company
Campbell
Mgr
Wilmington, N. C
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