Multiple Guests and Visits Highlight Wilmington Social Notes
A crowded social diary lists visits and guests around North Carolina and New York, including Miss Kitty Constable in Charlotte hosted by Miss Florence LeGrand, Miss Rachel Shrago in Goldsboro hosted by Miss Bella Kosch, and numerous Jacksonville and Fayetteville trips. The piece notes a wedding at South Side Baptist Church and Children's Day at Delgado Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Shrago
Goldsboro
Bella Kosch
E. H. Walton
Jacksonville
Orton Hotel
Colored laborer injured falling from ship at Wilmington Marine Railway
Thomas Brooks a colored laborer on the construction of two schooners at Wilmington Marine Railway on Eagle Island fell from the deck about 10 am and struck head-first on timbers but was not seriously hurt. He was rushed to James Walker Memorial Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Marine Railway
Thomas Brooks
Eagle Island
James Walker Memorial Hospital
After the Day's Work Lumina the leading recreation pavilion
An advertisement highlights Lumina as the premier recreation pavilion in the South after work hours. It promotes leisure spaces, amenities, and social atmosphere designed for postwork relaxation and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advt
Lumina Tonight Week End Dance Ad
Lumina presents a weekend dance with free moving pictures featuring Kneisel's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kneisel
Advt
Britain Relaxes Import Ban on Cotton Hosiery and Glass
The British government will grant licenses to import cotton hosiery and glass ware from the United States. This move ends the prohibition allowing these goods to enter Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania funds move for Pittsburg troops in Fort Meigs defense
The legislature appropriated money to honor Pittsburg soldiers who perished while defending Fort Meigs in Ohio during the War of 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Fort Meigs
Ohio
Uniform price of steel products proposed by FTC
President Denman of the Emergency Fleet Corporation asks the Federal Trade Commission to set a uniform price for steel and related materials across all industries. The plan envisions iron and steel producers and ore suppliers self agreeing on a price with FTC approval, with government power to seize plants if needed. The move aims to prevent shortages and keep steel costs from spiking as the fleet program drives demand. The report also notes beach visits by officials and textile convention details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prera
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Denman
Emergency Fleet Corporation
National defense role of cultural implements and metal inputs
The text argues cultural implements are necessary for defense but secondary to steel needs for a merchant fleet. It suggests the commission may set prices for manganese limestone and other elements used in pig iron production, which feeds steel manufacturing.
Presbyterian Churches Schedule of Services and Notices
Listing of church services across multiple congregations including St. Andrew's Pearsall Memorial Harnett Street Mission Bethany Algada Winter Park First Church details sermon topics Sabbath school times and a Wednesday prayer meeting with invitations to all. The six o'clock Sunday evening service at First Church will be discontinued until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearsall Memorial
East Wilming
Hl. W. Koelling
Christian Endeavor
Harnett Street
Eighth
Harnett Streets
W. M. Baker
Bethany
Algada
Winter Park
Andrew J. Howell
Christian Endeavor Society
South Third
Orange Streets
John M. Wells
D. D
Episcopal Churches Schedule Services June 1917
St Pauls at Sixteenth and Market lists Holy Communion at 7:30, Sunday school 9:45, Morning Prayer 11, Evening Prayer 6, with June 29 Feast of St Peter. St Johns at Third and Red Cross notes Feast of Nativity of St John Baptist with 11 am Prayer and 8 pm Evening Prayer. Prof Washington Catlett to lead morning service. St James at rector W H Milton schedules morning prayer and sermon 11 and Evening Prayer 6. full attendance urged. Visitors welcome. all seats free.
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Episcopal
St. Paul’s
Market Streats
D. L. Gwathmey
Peter the Apostle
St. John’s
Third
Red Cross
Gribbin
St. John Baptist
Washington Catlett
D. Ie. Gwathmey
St. James
W. H. Milton
D. D
Geo. F. Hill
Methodist church services listed for Fifth Avenue Grace Bladen St
Rev J H McCracken preaches at 11 and 8 with a children sermon at 11 and Sunday school at 9 45. Epworth League meets Tuesday 8 and prayer meeting Wednesday 8. Grace Methodist at Fourth Grace invites all. Rev M T Plyter leads 11 and 8 with 9 45 Sunday school. Bladen Street church Fifth and Bladen led by Rev E C Sell with 11 and 8 services and 3 30 Sunday school. all welcome.
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Fifth Avenue
J. H. McCracken
Epworth League
Grace Methodist
Corner Fourth
Grace
M. T. Plyter
Bladen Street
Fifth
Bladen Streets
E. C. Sell
Lutheran Services Invite Parishioners to Sunday Worship
St Pauls Lutheran at Market and Sixth and St Matthew s English Evangelical at Fourth and Harnett announce morning and evening services with sermon topics Apostolic Advice for the Days of Evil Paul s Personal Needs A Noble Resolve Which Will Be Your Choice Luther League meets Wednesday on The Business of the Church All are cordially invited to attend the services and Sunday school at 10 a.m.
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St. Paul’s
Market
Sixth Streets
F. B. Clausen
Paul
St. Matthew’s
Harnett
G. W. Mc. Clanahan
Luther League
Christian Science Service on Atomic Universe Theme
Christian Science Society at Abarch edifica Seventeenth and Market hosts Sunday 11 a m services with the subject Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force Sunday school at noon Wednesday 8 15 p m Reading room adjacent to the church open Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays 4 to 5 30 p m Public invited to attend services and visit the reading room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Christian Science Society
Abarch Edifica
Market Streets
Calvary Baptist Church Services and Schedule
Rev J A Sullivan pastor at Calvary Baptist holds Sunday worship at 11 am and 8 pm with sermons That Other Disciple and To Be Crucified. Sunday school at 9 45 am J W Hollis superintendent Junior B Y P U 7 15 pm Sunbeams Monday 4 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday night Teachers' Supper and Senior B Y P U Thursday night. A cordial welcome to all services.
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Calvary Baptist
J. A. Sullivan
J. W. Hollis
SMU Among Early Adopters of Compulsory Military Training
SMU becomes one of the first colleges to adopt compulsory military training as part of a broader movement. The measure aims to bolster national defense by ensuring student participation and trained manpower.
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The
Southern Methodist University
Cocchi Admits Murder in Ruth Cruger Case
Alfredo Cocchi, a New York motorcycle dealer, confessed to the murder of Ruth Cruger after a prolonged interrogation by Judge Zucconi. He described jealousy as the motive and admitted burial of Cruger’s body in a cellar, expressing relief at finally telling the truth. Authorities in New York seek extradition to pursue further questions about accomplices and his dealings.
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Associated Press
Bologna
Alfredo Cocchi
New York
Ruth Cruger
Zucconi
Cocchi
Miss Cruger
Wadleigh High School
Cruger
Woods
Weekend Dance Tonight at Lumina with Kneisel Orchestra
Local ad announces a weekend dance at Lumina featuring Kneisel Orchestra. Public invite highlights live music and a festive evening.
Two- reel Kalem feature leads as Gibson stars in Wrecked Station
Tonight’s screen lineup features The Tiger Claw with Allie Kirby and George Larkin in leading roles. Helen Gibson presents The Wrecked Station, latest Hazards Railroad episode, and A Financial Frenzy, Vim comedy starring Rosemary Keby and Harry Myers.
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Allie Kirby
George Larkin
Helen Gibson
Rosemary Keby
Harry Myers
Lessons In Love Making by Triangle-Ince Stars
Silents feature love scenes with Triangle-Ince stars Billy, Bessie Love, Charles Ray and Sylvia Bremer. The piece highlights romantic moments, spirited embrace and heroics as the camera traces affectionate adventures on screen.
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Triangle-Ince
Billy
Kay-Ree
America
Bessie Love
Elmer Clifton
Charles Ray
Charlie
Sylvia Bremer
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Kitty Constable
Charlotte
Florence LeGrand
J. T. Hardison
Jacksonville, Fla
W. W. Eubank
Holly Ridge
Jeanette McRae
Toledo
A. E. Escott
Wilmington
Bonnie Grantham
Pairmont
Joyce Jones
Ann Street
W. M. Blackwelder
Old Fort
Alice P. Carter
Castle Street
R. A. Blackman
Whiteville
City
Helen Louise Edson
Brooklyn, N. Y
James F. Gause, Jr
Carolina Heights
E. S. Carpenter
Nat and
Ellen Carpenter
S. T Meyers
Boston
Mettie Owen
N. C
R. H. Westbrook
Parker
Selma
Ala
Giles W. Westbrook
Bradley’s Creek
G. C. Baggett
Myrtle Beach
S. C
Mrs. C.B. Newton
Mt. Tabor
First Baptist Church
Delgado Baptist Sunday School
Maude Parker
W.T. Parker
Jack W. Parks
Coast
Woolltex
A. D. Brown
Outir
E. J. Wood
Raleigh
H. G. Connor
J. O. Carr
Norris
Senger
Grand Jury
Ford of Health
Edward Jenner Woo
Wood
Bailey
the Revenue Service
Wiy
Col
A. H. Boyden
Soldiers’ Home
Colonel Boyden
John Sikes
J. W. McGee, Jr
Sikes
Mobile
Young McGee
Capitol Building
Uzzell
Pace
Wrightsville
al. Sanders
Southern Railway Supply Company
Richmond, Va
Wrightsville Beach
Col. J. R. Young
Beach
Sallie
Emily Hill
Faison
Ethel Thomas
Samuel Strange, Jr
Fayetteville
Joe Strange
Harbor Island Auditorium
Anna Graham Harris
Catherine Williams
John F. Harris, Jr
Joan F. Kneisel
Wilmington Symphony Glee Singers
Burt G. Jones
Geo. L. Johnson
Ilies Gs
St. Andrew's
Fourth and
Campbell Streets
A.D
Methodist
Cord
Belk
Williams CO
GOGH
Ashington
Frank L. Polk
State Department
Oyuing
Corintheta Cycle Repair Shop
Tiowie
Fuenrelour
Lars
Lumina
Orchestry
Triangle
William Desmond
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