War Film Captures Firing Line Devastation on Screen
Willington residents flocked to see Wishon on the Firing Line at the Parm Theatre. The Dispatch notes the film portrays life in war torn Dyapyt Cundy Phe ah and the impact of warfare including air raids, hospitals and prisoner camps. The drama follows soldiers, civilians, and the grim aftermath as depictions of graves and suffering unfold, offering a stark glimpse into the devastation of war.
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Willington
Wishon
Leonie
Rarla Theatre
Teuton Arm
Emerer William
I’ Dering von Hindenburg
County Officials Cite State Liability for Coast Artillery Pay
Chairman W A McGirt of New Hanover County objects to paying Coast Artillery payroll for 1916 strike duty arguing the 1883 code and 1913 Revisal place the cost on the State. He notes a December 15 letter to the Adjutant General and Governor Craig asking action, citing Worth vs Commissioners and sections 3245 to 4857 to support state responsibility.
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W. A. McGirt
Board of County Commissioners
Coast Artillery
Wilmington
Locke Craig
McGirt
Coast Artillery Corps
New Hanover County
Graham Kenan
Messrs. Bellamy & Bellamy
George Rountree
North
Commisioners
N. C
Supreme Court
Worth
North Carolina
German War Film Shown at Victoria Narrates Offensive
The screening portrays German military idols and the Kaiser on the march with the army in offensive scenes. It shows town captures and Zeppelins in the air, though no direct combat is depicted. The film is praised as rare and historically valuable and offered for the final time at the Victoria tonight.
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von Hindenburg
the Victoria
Daughters of the American Revolution to elect president general
The next national conference in Washington in April will feature a spirited contest for the office of president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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The
Daughters of the Americrn Revolution
Society
Washington
Woman's Missionary Society Session Opens in Grace Church
The North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church South holds its annual Woman's Missionary Society session at Grace Methodist Church tonight with about two hundred delegates from across the state expected. Visitors will stay in Wilmington homes. meetings run through Friday with an executive session Saturday morning.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the
North Carolina
J. H. Shore
M. T. Plyler
Grace Church
H. Shore
R. S. John
R. B. John
F. B. McKinnie
J. M. Rhodes
N. H. D. Wilson
N. E. Edgerton
B. W. Lipscomb
C. W. Smith
New Bern
H. J. Faison
Elizabeth City
J. N. Winslow
Rockingham
Georgia Biggs
Roberta Ellison
Durham
Brazil
Elizabeth Lamb
Florence Whiteside
T. A. Person
A. S. Barnes
Ida T. Wilkins
H. J. Boney
Wilmington
W. L. Murphy
E. L. Hart
E. C. Duncan
Korea
Ida Hawkins
Mary Pescud
W. W. Peele
Peter Collins Pleases Crowd With World Harmony Message
Massachusetts speaker Peter Collins told a large Academy of Music audience that lack of harmony fuels war and social ills. He urged applying the ten commandments and religious unity as remedies, noting cross creed cooperation in federal appointments signals progress.
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Peter Collins
Massachusetts
Academy of Music
Knights of Columbus
Parker Quince Moore
Wilmington
Mr. Collins
God
Collins
United States
Supreme Court
Louis D. Brandeis
Wilson
Ministers Meet at Wilmington Y M C A
The Wilmington Ministerial Association held its regular weekly meeting at the Y M C A presided by Rev W M Baker. Two papers were read and discussed: Why I Believe in Luther's Views on the Lord's Supper by F B Clausen and Why I Believe in Zwingle's Views on the Lord's Supper by Rev W V McRae. Very little business was considered.
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Wilmington Ministerial Association
W. M. Baker
Luther
F. B. Clausen
Zwingle
W. V. McRae
Eyota Tribe to Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary Tonight
Eyota Tribe No. 5 Improved Order of Red Men marks its twenty fifth anniversary with a banquet and exercises. Col Walker Taylor serves as toastmaster as a program featuring notable performers is planned and an elaborate menu is prepared.
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Eyota Tribe
Col
Walker Taylor
Naval Wedding Ties Nicholson to Durell in Washington
Washington reports a wedding of naval interest as Miss May Nichol son, daughter of Admiral Reginald F. Nicholson, U S N, wed Captain Edward H. Durell, U S N, commander of the U S S Minnesota. The ceremony was at the bride’s parents’ home in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
May Nicholson
Reginald F. Nicholson
Edward H. Durell
U.S. 5S
Minnesota
Dental Teachers Open Annual Convention in Philadelphia
The American Institute of Dental Teachers holds a three day session in Philadelphia starting today. Over one hundred representatives from leading dental colleges and schools attend to learn about the latest discoveries and improvements in the profession.
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Philadelphia
American Institute of Dental Teachers
Demonstration on pledge by North Carolina youth
A public demonstration highlights how North Carolina young people raised their pledge at the Sue Bennett Memorial School. The program features a quiz song drill and a Korean scene performed by Toksumie and her pupils. An executive meeting is scheduled for 10 o'clock Saturday morning.
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North Carolina
Sue Bennett Memorial School
Toksumie
Von Tindenburg Prominence Described By War Photographer
Wilbur H. Durborough, official press photographer for the film On the Firing Line with the Germans, visits The Victoria Theatre to present a vivid account of Field Marshal Von Hindenburg. The piece argues the camera cannot capture his true nature and portrays him as a powerful cog in the German war machine rather than a solitary actor.
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Wilbur H. Durborough
Victoria Theatre
Field Marshall von Hindenburg
America
von Hindenburg
Hindenburg
Duerer
Holbein
Tomorow
Wilmington Brother Dies After 160 Foot Fall At Pimlico
James C. Lewis a 23 year old carpenter and brother of Mrs Bettie Giles of Wilmington North Carolina died at Mercy Hospital Baltimore after a fall from a 160 foot tower under construction at Pimlico race track. He suffered a broken back and multiple fractures. He hung on for nine hours before passing away.
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Wilmington
Baltimore
Raleigh News and Observer
James C. Lewis
Bettie Giles
N. C
Mercy Hospital
Pimlico
Lewis
Library Week Expands City School Libraries with Donations
City schools gain new books as Library Week, started by school authorities, prompts residents to donate. Officials estimate gifts may reach 500 dollars in value. Donors may leave books at Sorosis Club rooms or the Board of Education, or request pickup after principal notification.
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Board of Education
Sorosis Club
Debaters to Banquet at Wilmington Hotel
Y M C A Speakers Club to hold a banquet February 19 at the Wilmington Hotel. K B Knudson H C Symmes and Spurgeon Baxley named as arrangements committee. A debate next Monday will ask if an eight hour law with overtime pay benefits employers in New Hanover county.
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Wilmington Hotel
Speakers
Messrs. K. B. Knudson
H. C. Symmes
Spurgeon Baxley
New Hanover County
Poultry Fanciers Plan December Show and Organization
Mr. J. H. LeGwin was named chairman of a temporary Poultry Fanciers group formed at City Hall. A Thursday meeting will establish a permanent organization and finalize plans to stage a poultry show in December.
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J. H. LeGwin
Revival Services Begin at Delgado Church
First of a series of revival meetings conducted by Dr. J J Hurt pastor of the First Baptist church at Delgado was held last night. There were four professions of faith and four additions to the church. Services will begin each evening at 7 30 with music by the regular church choir.
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Dr. Hurt
Delgado Church
J. J. Hurt
First Baptist Church
Delgado
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