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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
7
A patriotic notice recalls the gallant young men marching to war, urging courage and fidelity to country. It honors France as a friend, Yorktown’s legacy, and celebrates Freedom’s blood as the lads depart, with hats off and hearts strong.
A large gathering toasted Sheriff Grif f Jackson on his fiftieth birthday at his Winter Park home. Patrons, friends, and relatives from J. Jackson Jr and daughter Jean to H. M. Tincken and others offered congratulations as a Hoover menu was served. Epworth League of Biaten Methodist plans an 8 pm church program later.
The Colonial Dames hosted a card party for Polish sufferers at the Orton Hotel parlors. Thirty bridge tables and four five hundred tables were filled. May Ella Rankin won first prize a breastpin, Mrs. Robert Adams won second prize a fancy work basket, and Mrs. W. G. Robertson won the consolation prize.
The Red Cross and Junior entertainment at Mrs J H Hinton's home is postponed to Wednesday evening next week due to illness among participants. The Y W A will meet at the First Baptist church at 7 tonight. Epworth League devotional at Grace Methodist is at 3 this evening. Miss Isabelle Belden visits Lt Louis Belden in Camp Green Charlotte serving in medical corps. Last rehearsal for next week's pageant by the Girls Glee club at 7 30 Saturday night at the association building.
Dr. J. S. Holmes State Forester of Chapel Hill attends sessions of the North Carolina Forestry Association. W. R. Newberry Magnolia visited Wilmington yesterday. R. B. Jarman Verona was a business visitor Thursday. Capt. R. J. Jones Swansboro was here yesterday returning from Charleston. C. W. Blake Folkstone visited on business and returned home yesterday afternoon. A B Gillice Rochester N Y spent hours here yesterday then proceeded to Conway S C. S J Mintz J M Skipper Leland were here on business Thursday. A Edwards Bolton recently discharged from James Walker Memorial Hospital left for home yesterday.
An American roller polo league is to be installed in Boston to revive interest in the sport. Roller polo has flourished for several years in other New England cities, signaling regional growth.
Washington recalls Rear Admiral Thomas B. Howard and Rear Admiral Cameron McR. Winslow from retirement for active duty. Howard fought with Dewey at Manila Bay and led ships in major commands, while Winslow won fame in the Cable cutting at Cienfuegos and steered the New Hampshire into Brooklyn navy yard.
North Carolina merchants able to prove they lack a reasonable profit under the Food Administration price caps may apply to their county food administrator for exceptions. Administrators have orders to grant relief up to 1 cent per pound on sugar and 1 dollar per barrel on flour, across all package sizes.
Watha North Carolina January 25 the Watha Red Cross Chapter will hold an entertainment at the local Red Cross Hall this evening to raise funds for Pender County soldier boys. The plans are designed to provide a pleasant occasion for attendees.
United States Golf Association leaders meet in Philadelphia to discuss an honor roll listing members of the 449 clubs totaling about 100000 members who are now serving in the U S military. An estimated 10000 members, about ten percent, wear uniforms. Lists from each club will supply names for the roll.
The United States Football Association will not hold any meetings this year. The national commission of the USFA will handle all business from now on.
Idaho produced about 500 million pounds of sugar in the last year as the industry reported large output. Details show the sector maintained steady demand and strong processing across major facilities.
Fragrant antiseptic balm promises instant relief from catarrh and nasal congestion. Apply a small amount in the nostrils to soothe swollen membranes and ease breathing within minutes.
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