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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1918

Page

6

Local Society Notes Show Guests and Church Events

Social visits include Dr. Ray Pridgen of Dunn and Mrs. J. A. Harrison headed to Atlanta, with other residents in town for business and leisure. Upcoming church gatherings feature Circle No. 1 at 404 South Fifth Street, a reception for Rev. D. T. Caldwell at Immanuel Presbyterian, and a Christian Endeavor meeting at the Church of the Covenant. Also noted are missionary conference travel plans and a St. Andrew’s lawn party with aprons for sale.

Ray Pridgen Dunn Wrightsville Beach J. A. Harrison Atlanta Fifth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church R. C. Fergus South Ffth Street Immanuel Presbyterian Church D. T. Caldwell Church of the Covenant Christian Endeavor Society Christian Endeavor Union A. D. McClure St. Andrew's Church R. C. Platt Grace Street

Wrightsville Breezes Atavism of John T. L. Bear On Screen

Vitagraph presents a two reel Lumina screen feature based on O Henry tale The Atavism of John T L Bear noted as among the widest read stories. A second attraction is Wrong Wrights a roaring comedy delivering 15 minutes of fast and furious fun tonight.

John T. L. Bear Vitagraph

Notable Arrivals Listed at the Oceanic Hotel

The Oceanic hotel greets a slate of visitors including A C Wallington of Cincinnati J C Watson from Fort Caswell L A Schmidt of Philadelphia and R D McCullough from Kisanqua Iowa George P Wadimont and family of Charlotte J W Thompson from Birmingham Judge and Mrs P D Walker of Charlotte W E Winter inger of Raleigh and W A Brown of Philadelphia Also listed are Calvin McNeill Fayetteville George R Moore Richmond Miss Gussie Mitchell of Fairmont L J Elliott of Atlanta Z B Satchwell and wife of Florence Mrs N A Townsend Mrs J J Wade D H McNeill and wife of Red Springs W C Speer Anderson S C W M Bond Edenton H J Wood of Charleston S Simmelling New York W W Trigg Virginia and others noted as arrivals.

A. C. Wallington Cincinnati J. C. Watson Fort Caswell L. A. Schmidt Philadelphia R. ,D. McCullough Kisanqua Iowa George P. Wadimont Charlotte J. W. Thompson Birmingham P. D. Walker W. E. Winteringer Raleigh W. A. Brown Calvin McNeill Fayetteville George R. Moore Richmond

Patriotic Note Highlighted Wilmington Church Services

Yesterday in Wilmington services featured a patriotic note and pulpit remarks aimed to boost the war savings stamps campaign launched today. Honor rolls were read in many churches.

Wilmington

Calotabs Calomel Ad Encourages Safe Use

New Calotabs touted as a harmless purifying laxative. One tablet at bedtime with water yields no nausea and next morning energy and appetite intact. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with money-back guarantee if not delighted.

War time services across churches acknowledge returning soldiers

Special programs marked last night with James T. Daly addressing Southside Baptist worshipers. Trinity held a morning service led by Rev. W V MacRae, now an army chaplain, who conveyed a soldier’s message. Dr. Hurt spoke at First Baptist urging strong support for the war savings drive, while St Matthew's held morning patriotic services.

Southside Baptist James T. Daly Trinity W. V. MacRae Hurt First Baptist St. Matthew’s Church

Philadelphia fugitive Ed Massey linked to grand larceny

A Philadelphia officer is expected to bring Ed Massey to the city on a grand larceny charge. Massey allegedly stole a automobile, then disposed of it in this area after visiting Laurinburg. He was arrested by Plainclothesman Coleman and held at headquarters with over $300 on him.

Philadelphia Ed Massey Massey Coleman Quaker City Laurinburg Wilmington

How Germany Makes War

The Dispatch outlines a government study on German warfare practices based on state department archives official German proclamations and field diaries. It promises a free copy of the book to readers who mail their name address and a 2 cent stamp to The Dispatch Information Bureau.

United States State Department Wilmington Dispatch Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

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