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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1917

Page

4

Wilmington Schools Honor Busy February Honor Roll

The Hemenway and other Wilmington schools celebrate patriotism with Red Cross programs. Miss Lathrop and Miss Brock led grade playlets and pantomimes as 21 week no tardy records were noted. February honor roll lists many students across grades with perfect spelling and high marks. The George Washington birthday celebration included Betsy Ross figures, a flag drill, and a Y. M. C. A. talk offering rewards for boys.

Hemenway The Red Cross Society Wilmington Lathrop Academy George Washington Miss Anderson Evelyn Tilley Betsy Ross William Mebane Thomas Durst Thomas Arst Washington Dock Blair Hinnant

Memory of a Brother in Verse and Faith

A fragment from S L Galloway reflects on a brother Sam who died at 34 and wrote poems in youth. The writer recalls Sam as a devoted reader and lover of beauty, noting his early promise and depth of church history knowledge. The piece blends elegy with reminiscence of Sam’s character and intellect.

Sam

Honor Roll At Cornelius Harnett School Featured In Month's List

An unusually large number of pupils at the Cornelius Harnett school earned honor roll marks for the month. The list includes first through sixth grades with many students perfect in spelling. Notable names span classes from Miss Carrie King to Miss Exum with both girls and boys recognized for high achievement in spelling.

Cornelius Harnett School Carrie King Sibyl Bryant Muriel Gooden Rosa Kosch Mildred Moore Mildred Peterson Helen Sellers Alberta Wilson Emil Sell William Brinkley Wilbert Cherry Horton Pridgen Willie Boyette Carl Schutt George Schutt Edward Marshall Miss Cavanaugh Alice Gooden Dena Hyndall Annette Woolard Katie Lear James Lynch Marion Matthews Alva Penny Auburn Sox Emma Hazel King Elsie Ennett Julia Johnson Nellie Lee Edna Murray Jessie Merritt Daisy Shields Eleanor Watson Rudolph Konig Louis Schutt Rossie Thompson Ruth McMillan Susie Neviels Mildred Schmidt Miss Pickard Dorothy Abelovitz Rebecca Bardin Mary Brinkley Rosa Lee Cox Lillian Cumbee Dot Griffin Will D. Johnston Merica Kazekides Ruth Peterson Glady’s Rollinson Rosa Dorothy Holmes Birdie Kemp Louise Lewis Mamie Watkins Mary Rivenbark Adrian Casteen Edison Kemp Donovan Matthews Fritz Steljes Frank Weeks Mary Williams Mrs. Clarke Annie Lear Louise Sullivan Annie May Hatchell Louise Morrison Louise Peterson Elizabeth Rogers Viola McMillan Addie Wilson Sell James White Leo Harrington Otway Crewes Clarence Baird Marvin Watson Jesse Peterson Martha Holmes Lottie Sellers Louise Smith Harold Wilson Orrell Elizabeth Harrison Beatrice Turbeville Frank McInnis Jacob Kadushin Rudolph Harrington Ben Hines George Nichols Jesse Binkley James Grimsley Madeline Pickett Ray Presson Miss Exum Elma Teachey Hazel Hawkins Eunice Johnston Cary Mote Tobie Renik William Konig Fred Dlugin James Street Mabel Perkins Arline Rich Elizabeth Steenken Catharine Steenken Tom Batson Judson Sellers

Honor Roll and Perfect Spelling Students Noted

February honor roll lists second grade Smeth Clayton Helen Salling Edith Graham Lillian Salling Thomas Hall. Third grade names Paul Carr Henry Ruark Hazel Batson Lucille Donnell Elizabeth King Eloise Shepherd Agatha Leewenberg A G Hill Uriel Strickland Clara Brantley Dorothy Edwards Helen Windley Edna Smith. Perfect in spelling Pinckney Stack Hazel Batson Uriel Strickland Eloise Shepherd Margaret Werner Edna Smith Dorothy Edwards Agatha Leewenberg. Fourth grade Glenwood Blomme Charles Graham Lacy Hunt Robert Colwell Frank Hall William McGlaughon.

Lathrop May Anson Marsden Bellamy Mildred Greer Margaret Hanna Lee May Elizabeth Mohr Jessie Murphy Beatrice Savage Emilia Schnibben James Shelly Clerwood Vaughn Mildrew Greer Jessie Rehder George Trask Miss Hill Bettie Boney Nancy Bowman Rosalie Jacobi Elizabeth Stewart Philip Taylor Better Boney Robert Plummer Miss Johnson Elizabeth Sneeden Virginia Happy Margaret Blake Margaret Hale Fairfield Butt Muss Been Mary Catherine Bissinger Trabue Barksdale Idalea Crocker Johanna Duls Emilie Eve Jewett Grace Otten Helen Wolf Carolyn Iyn Black Stephen Allard Morris Caldwell Herbert McClammy Edward McEachern Eam Raines John Wessell Rivers Lawther McEachern Sam Raines Allen Thomas Catherine Bissinger Emily Eve Jewett Miss Miller Ruth de Witt Mary Sandlin David Westbrook Blanche Capps Virginia Hall Miss von Glahn Blanche Baden Mary Lacy Barney Wilmer Kuck Ella Mae King Mary Hardin Nancy Battle Margaret Elliott Caroline Bear Louise Munson Marjorie Willard Aileen Kares Annie Baltzer Gertrude Brown Lucille Hardwick Mildred Fearington Ethel Sugg Leona Caldwell Lina McEachern Ellen Grant Abram Solomon Henry Bremer Tom Wagner Howard Buck Frank Blutchington David Jordan B—Addie Branch Madelyne Styne Fannie Russ Evelyn Zellers Mary Jacob Viola Dixon Eloise Hall Bessie Simmonds Lottie Vann Samuel Hawkins Guy Cardwell Lucy Hall Carolyn Price Jennie May Hartsfield James King John Curtis Myrtle Register Estelle Stokley Gertrude George John Fuchs Thomas Wright Edwin Gore Hershel Lemon Ruth Smith Katherine Price Margaret Shinberger Nick Davis Helen Farmer Annie Newberry Kerr Norwood Appleberry Kenneth Pinner Joyce Fales Marie Stevens Lucille Croom James Smith John Foreman Edward Register Robbins Fowler Earl Walton Lynwood Robbins Marion Caine Kermon Taylor Max Bass Estelle Benton Sophie Smith Olive Brown Annhie Haines Janice Davis Dorothy Mercer Sibyl Fremaine Rebecca May Catherine Wells Catherine Cowan Frances Davis Hazel de Orange Elizabeth Duffy Ada Flynn Christine Fuchs Evelyn Tilly Frances Hayes Ellen Kure Thelma Liles Elizabeth Parsley Dorothy Price Thelma Ryan Althea Orrell Christine Schnibben Margaret Sellers Betty Willard Ida Whyte B—Normand Shew Charles Farmer Willie Ingram Dodson Rouark McLellan Shaw Minnie Benton Annabelle Allen Margerette James Alice Davis Mary Fearington Lillian Btckley Wilhelmina Hall Elsie Crute Sadie Bass Clara Mallard Katherine Hill Marcus Goldstein Henry Sternberger Robert Fales Fred Jewell William Tiencken Gilbert Morton Clayton Moore Elma Cowell Gladys Dowdy Janie Griffith Marie Bland Doris Stephenson Thelma Batson May Pitt Elizabeth Shaefer Helena Bleecker Lillian Steljes Miriam Weeks William McGlaughon Annie Love Jean McCade Ella Ward Audrey Williford Bernice Branch Mary Benson Jack McCarley Beatrice Roberts Marguerite Donnell Mary Baldwin Marie Versall Jack Wookerton Edith Craig Raleigh Pearson Dorothy Burt Gertrude Leewenberg Elizabeth Hart Smeth Clayton Helen Salling Edith Graham Lillian Salling Thomas Hall Paul Carr Henry Ruark Hazel Batson Lucille Donnell Elizabeth King Eloise Shepherd Agatha Leewenberg A. G. Hill Uriel Strickland Clara Brantley Dorothy Edwards Helen Windley Edna Smith Pinckney Stack Margaret Werner Fouth Grade Glenwood Blomme Charles Graham Lacy Hunt Robert Colwell Frank Hall

Senate grants Wilson free hand in international affairs

The Senate voted to give President Wilson authority to conduct foreign policy, while reports note German forces entered a village near Verdun after heavy losses. Britain adopts a U S suggested plan to safeguard passage of legitimate American shipments through the blockade.

Senate Wilson Douamont Verdun United States America

Word that Offended Womanhood Attributed to W C G

A fragment notes that W. C. G. uttered a word that would offend womanhood, highlighting a cited remark in a historical context. No further context or names provided.

Burgaw Socials and Visits Reported in Local Notes

Miss Mary Williams spent the weekend with relatives in Rocky Point. Blanche and Maude Paddison of Bowden's school were here. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Manley visited in Faison. Mrs. Erwin Trainham and daughter Louise of Richmond hosted by Mrs. S. W. Bowen. The Hall couple from Watha and the Harrells visited relatives. Lucy Plunkett visited Marion Ss. Isabell Brown returned from Wilmington. R. J. Williams and daughter Mary Williams, at school in Burgaw, spent the weekend with their parents.

Freeman Church News and Local Visits

Freeman notes Rev Ballard held a regular service at the Baptist church. Visitors include Mrs Lela Sessoms from Wilmington and Miss Mary Woolvin at Mrs J W Brinkley’s guest. Cades South Carolina resident J R Reaves visited relatives. Marion South Carolina guests Frank and Mrs Ellis returned home after visiting. E Hill of Newbern and E J Grimsley attended local business nearby.

J. R. Reaves Cades S. C Frank Ellis Marion E. Hill Newberlin E. J. Grimsley Whiteville

Prominent Politician decried in archaic sermon style

The piece lampoons a modern politician as hypocritical and self serving. It uses biblical cadences and mocks promises to labor unions while urging Congress to unite for the nation’s peril and reject partisan politics. The author calls for a Union Inseparable and an end to electioneering games.

House Senate Mary Tudor Dennis Selah

I am for my country My country right or wrong

A patriotic exhortation urges unity behind the national cause. It calls readers to support the Nation's Chief, set aside differences, and answer the call to arms with courage and loyalty to country over politics. It emphasizes American unity and resolve.

Lonesome Pine

Birthday notices for notable figures marked by age

Sherman L. Whipple born in New London New Hampshire fifty five years ago today. Count de Tarnow Tarnowski Austro Hungarian ambassador to the United States born in Galicia fifty one years ago today. Eben Swift brigadier general United States army born in Wyoming thirty six years ago today. William L. Chambers born in Columbus Georgia sixty five years ago today. Brand Whitlock United States minister to Belgium born in Urbana Ohio forty eight years ago today. Admiral Sir Arthur K Wilson former First Sea Lord born seventy five years ago today.

Sherman L. Whipple New London N. H Count de Tarnow-Tarnowski Washington United States Galicia Eben Swift United States Army Wyoming William L. Chambers Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation Columbus Brand Whitlock Belgium Urbana Sir Arthur K. Wilson English Admiralty PRP St. PE James Monroe Virginia Congress Hall Admiral Arthur K. Vinson The Admiralty

Stage Set for Department of go in California Politics

United Press dispatch outlines Hiram Johnson's rise to governor in California and his impact on state policy. It notes Johnson's past as a national figure, his temper at Hughes, and the forthcoming legislature's progressive composition likely shaping his reform agenda. The report hints at opposition and press strategy as Johnson adjusts to Washington influence and gubernatorial duties.

United Pros Sacramento Cal Hiram Johnson Washington California Rkabin People’s Progress Johnson Theodore Roosevelt Jason Johns Hughes William D. Stephone Bose Aij Stephens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilmington Graded Schools Nettie Teachey Dan Penton Margaret McCarley Edward Koonce UNION Edwin Metts William Hooper School Asley Pershake, John Ormsby Riley Isaac Skipper Elyora Hodge Tessie King Kate Faison John C. Barber Claud Blizzard Lenon Handy Leon Long Gladys Capps Olive Herring Jewell Merritt Margaret Rhea Della Stokley Nell Bowden Earl Bender Dick Burnett Jack Bast Wilbur Ebert Glenn Galvin Edward Hawkins Kenneth Mallard Ralph Wolfe Marvin Shinn William Simon Myrtle Benson Estelle Carroll Celica Belle Owen Margaret Walton Miss Worth Sidney Davis Louise Harrison Charlie Harts Aaron Hobowsky Thomas Jacobs Amos Jones Norwood Lee Elbert Poovie John Henry Farrar Carl King Quinton Rhodes Inez Curtis Beatrice Morton Jane MacMillan Jessie Hunter Bessie Yopp William Bordeaux Robert Marine Carl Joyner Lina Davis Alma Cox Emma Lee Barber Mary Lily Smith Gertrude Johnson Oscar Brown Harvey Jones Monroe Pridgen John Tiencken David Ormsby Abe Hobowsky Mattie Mency Emma Mott Bessie Burnett Braddie Bigford Myrtle Dukes Thelma Sewell Margaret Brown Pearl Rivenbark Miss Taylor Earl Toler Miriam Farar Alice Morriss Loree Greer Katie Bunch Mary Padrick Mary Lily Matthews Nellie Potter Vera Reeves Julia Faison James Curtiss James Roderick Austin Powell Lottie Mason Delena Stokely Emily Edens Thelma Kelly Rena Jones Fannie Cranbo A. M. Wood Arnold Brinkley Edward Brown William Rhodes Leon Sellars Josh Skipper Lottie Cooper Jane Curtiss Eleanor Edwards Grace Hopkins Mary Horn Marie Meares Lottie Coe Miss Whitted Marion Jordan J. G. Ormsby Edward Sellers Junie Sidbury James Yopp Thelma Benson Lula Branch S. L. Galloway Death Vain Earth Ee ER Cornelius Harnett Isaac Bear Burgaw Freeman Department OF Go Benjamin IF Ohio Noah Porter Yale University Haven Billy Sunday New York Springfield Publican Rehder Ken van Ton Ale Silk Shepard So. Ste Pohlaw AR Department Store N. Fourth St
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