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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1917

Page

6

Local Notes from Burgaw and Nearby Towns

Residents from Burgaw Currie Warsaw Navassa Chadbourn and other nearby towns are listed visiting the city for the day. Names include Croom Pickett Hill and Pulliam with social visits, health notes, and travel to relatives. Also reported are club actions by Cape Fear Chapter UDC including Armenian Relief Fund contributions and delegates listed for upcoming state events.

Wis Croom Currie Sokes Warsaw Madeline Pickett Navassa Mien Hill Chadbourn Az J. J. Pickett Vari Pullen Burgaw Ajay Julia Cromartie Wett Durham Che Cape Fear United Daughters of the Confederacy Armenian Relief Fund W. G. Pulliam W. L. Beery Liberty Bonds

Carroll to Attend State Veterinary Meeting in Charlotte

Dr Thomas B Carroll a local veterinarian and meat and milk inspector will attend the sixteenth annual convention of the North Carolina State Veterinary Medical Association in Charlotte at the Selwyn Hotel June 27 28 He is the association's lone local member and chairs the Veterinary Examining Board The program lists multiple speakers on topics from surgical problems to pneumonia to biologics and poultry diseases with sessions scheduled all day and a business meeting closing the event.

Thomas B. Carroll North Carolina State Veterinary Medical Association Charlotte Selwyn Hotel Carroll Veterinary Examining Board Frank McNinch L. J. Herring Wilson R. H. Parker Gastonia L. A. Merillati McKillip Veterinary College Chicago Watt Ashcraft Monroe Dc. A. Carey Veterinary College of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Ala John S. Handley H. Jensen Jensen-Salsbery Laboratories Kansas City M. J. Ragland Salisbury R. A. McLoughry British Remount Hospital Addison Brenizer M. D Brenizer Sanatorium B. F. Kaupp North Carolina Experiment Station Raleigh Wedne Joseph Hughes Chicago Veterinary College F. P. Caughman Columbia S. C Edward Register Charlotte Medical Journal A. T. Kinsley Kansas City Veterinary College

Cape Fear Packing Company seeks bids for new plant

The Cape Fear Packing Company invites bids to build a plant on the river above Navassa with 600 acres of land and 2.5 miles of frontage. Opening July 11, completion targeted for late November. Directors include Hugh Mac Rae and A N Chinnis. initial capital stock $30,000 with plans to issue $200,000.

Navassa Messrs G. Herbert Smith W. J. Corbett Walter L. Griffith Hugh MacRae A. N. Chinnis Wilmington

North Carolina Veterinary Association Officers Listed

Dr. R. H. Parker presides as president with Dr. C. L. Cruse and Dr. J. I. Neal as vice presidents and secretary treasurer Dr. J. P. Spoon in Burlington. Members include Dr. D. M. Campbell editor of the American Journal of Veterinary Medicine and several regional veterinarians.

D. M. Campbell American Journal of Veterinary Medicine Chicago Association R. H. Parker Gastonia C. L. Cruse Statesville J. I. Neal Sanford J. P. Spoon Burlington North Carolina

Children's Day Program at Delgado Baptist Sunday School

A detailed schedule for a morning Children's Day program at Delgado Baptist Sunday School features songs by the choir and primary children, Bible drills, dialogues, acrostic readings, and a quartet. The event is supervised by W. O. Fickling with J. P. Wheeler leading the choir.

Delgado Baptist Sunday School

Veterinary Examining Board Members Named

Dr. Thos. B. Carroll of Wilmington serves as president with Dr. G.A. Roberts as secretary-treasurer in Raleigh. Other members listed include Dr. Watt Ashcraft of Monroe Dr. L. L. J. Herring of Wilson and Dr. John L. Handley of Charlotte.

Erinary Thos. B. Carroll Wilmington G.A. Roberts Raleigh Watt Ashcraft Monroe L. L. J. Herring Wilson John L. Handley Charlotte

Wilmington Rotarians head to Atlanta for Rotary convention

Eight Wilmington Rotary Club members travel in a special Pullman to Atlanta to attend the Rotary International convention in the Georgia Capital. The group led by President Roger Moore plans a visible welcome for Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington, including toy balloons bearing Wrightsville Beach. The delegation includes Dr. George K. Patterson H Tate Moore C W Polvogt Milton Calder E L White D H Howes and Thomas R Ames. They will return to Wilmington Thursday after the three day event.

Wilmington Rotary Club Seaboard Air Line Atlanta Rotary Clubs of the United States Georgia Roger Moore Wilmington City Wrightsville Beach Hamlet Charlotte Raleigh Durham Virginia Rotary Kimball House Wrightsvile Beach N. C George K. Patterson H. Tate Moore C. W. Polvogt Milton Calder E. L. White D. H. Howes Thomas R. Ames

Beloved Sister Mary Patrick Dies in Savannah

Beloved Mother Mary Patrick of St. Mary's Orphanage Savannah Ca dies in Savannah after over thirty years as mother. Survived by brothers John McEntee of this city and James McEntee of New York City.

Mary Patrick Savannah John McEntee St. Mary’s Orphanage Messrs This City James McEntee New York City

Lumina Ad Promotes Kneisel Orchestra Concert Day

An advertisement invites readers to spend the day at Lumina and enjoy fine music by Kneisel's Orchestra. The notice highlights a full day event featuring the ensemble in performance.

Lumina Kneisel Advt

St Matthew's and St Paul's Churches Announce Services

St Matthew's English Evangelical at Fourth and Harnett streets with Rev. G W McClanahan holds 11 a m and 8 p m services The themes are The Great Invitation and An Oppressed People Sunday School at 10 a m Luther League meets Wednesday at 8 p m Benefits of Prayer Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday afternoon St Paul's Market and Sixth streets led by Rev F B Clausen offers 11 a m sermon Freedom of the Will Evening service omitted for civic meeting at First Baptist church Sunday school 9 45 a m J W Hollis superintendent Junior B Y P U at 7 15 p m Sunbeams Monday 4 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday night Teachers' supper and Senior B Y P A Thursday night Long service Friday night All are welcome to attend.

St. Matthew Sixth Streets F. B. Clausen First Baptist Church J. W. Hollis

St Pauls Episcopal Service Schedule on June 17

St Pauls at Sixteenth and Market offers Holy Communion at 7 30 morning Sunday School at 9 45. Morning prayer and sermon at 11. Evening prayer and address at 6. All seats free. Visitors always welcome.

Episcopal St. Paul’s Sixteenth and Market Streets

Methodist Church Services Prompt Parishioners

Fifth Avenue church led by Rev J H McCracken holds 11 am and 8 pm sermons by Rev J H Shore with topic The Peace and the Sword of Christ. Sunday School at 9 45 am and Epworth League Tuesday at 8 pm and prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. Strangers invited. Bladen Street corner Fifth and Bladen. E C Sell leads 11 am and 8 pm with Shore conducting evening service. Sunday School 3 30 pm. Members urged to attend and public invited.

Fifth Avenue J. H. MccCracken J. H. Shore Wilmington Epworth League Bladen Street Corner Fifth Bladen Streets E. C. Sell

Christian Church Rev. J E Reynolds Sermon Schedule

Pastor Rev J E Reynolds preaches at 11 am and 8 pm at Dock Street church. Sunday school begins 9 45 am. Christian Endeavor meets 7 15 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. All are cordially invited.

Christian First Dock Street J. E. Reynolds Christian Endeavor

Drowning Reported Of Austin Sykes 18 In Iowa River

Remains of Austin Sykes 18 son of Austin A Sykes of Dock Street were not recovered on June 13 after a drowning in a southeastern Iowa river near Ottumwa. A letter to police from M F Meany Ottumwa said Sykes was washing his face when he fell in. Two bystanders tried to help but failed.

Austin Sykes Austin A. Sykes Dock Street Iowa Ottumwa M. F. Meany Young Sykes

Correction on Council salary vote for Mayor Moore

The Dispatch corrects yesterday's report stating L M Bunting voted against the salary rise for Mayor P Q Moore. Bunting actually voted aye after seconding the motion. W D McCaig, Finance Committee chair, cast the dissenting vote.

McCaig the Dispatch L. M. Bunting P. Q. Moore Bunting W. D. McAcaig Messig

Iris sale at Audubon Nursery with discounted per dozen

Audubon Nursery offers Japanese iris at 60c per dozen. Contact phones 28 and 268-1 Adyt for details and orders.

Audubon Nursery

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