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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1917

Page

12

Warsaw Club Sets Fund Drive and Public Projects

In Warsaw on March 17 the Woman's Club agreed to immediately raise funds for an educational endowment and appointed Mrs Edward Gibson to lead collections. The cemetery committee, led by Mrs D E Best, plans an April cleanup day, and Mrs John A Ricks will form a park committee to convert school grounds into a public park. Delegates to the District Club Meeting in Wallace on March 24 include H L Stevens and others. A Baptist Red Rose Circle wedding notice for Miss Marjorie Newbury to Master J C Robinson Jr. on March 23 at eight o’clock. Additional local social notes follow with visits and travel between New Bern and Mount Olive.

Warsaw N. C Woman's Club Edward Gibson D. E. Best John A. Ricks Wallace H. L. Stevens W. L. Hill Clarence Brown C. A. Wommiack Charles Carroll J. C. Robinson, Jr J. H. Newbury J. C. Robinson Red Cross Circle Ladies’ Aid Society the Baptist Church Cora Holland Little Confederates C. of C Martha Lest Dorothy Woodard Evelyn Anderson Martha Gresh James Kenan Chipter D. C Ars W. L. Bill Makie Noble Rocky Mount John H. Carter Mosely Hussey Wilson Little Son

Local society notes and church affairs across Fayetteville and Goldsboro

Fayetteville items list visits by Miss Martha Holmes and other locals staying with relatives and friends in town including Mrs. Rhodes Robbins Nimocks and Upton Smith. Goldsboro reports a Baraca Philathea Union meeting planning Lyceum attractions and a St John’s banquet that helped retire a church debt followed by a well attended town dance.

Proctorville and Hamlet News Roundup

Proctorville reports old time quilting events as new quilts emerge. Local figures M W Hedgepeth and A H Stone return from New Bern after a W O W meeting. Rev R E W Dentelle of Lumberton supplies the Baptist church and conducts Sunday services. Several residents visit relatives in Lemon Springs McAdamsville Monroe Waxhaw Abbeville and Polkton. Bank of Proctorville declares a five percent dividend and reelects officers. The Boys of Woodcraft meet weekly with Council Commander Remus Davis leading the camp efforts.

Proctorville W. Graham J. K. Atkinson Jasper Humphrey M. W. Hedgepeth A. H. Stone New Burn R. E W. Dentelle Lumberton E. Nance Atlanta Bernice Effird Orrum High School Polkton Bank of Proctorville Woodcraft Remus Davis

Social notes from Charlotte area visitors and guests

Miss Eileenyinsson of Pineville visits Miss Joris Caldwll at Owendale Dilworth. Rosalyn Hipp of Newberry hosts Miss Laura Reilly. S.J. Lowe of Concord visits. Grace Pearson of Morganton stays with Sallie and Ada Parson. Various locals travel to Greensboro, Norfolk, and Columbia for family stays and visits.

Camwork W. C. Houston Grace Pearson Morganton Sallie Ada Parson Kenneth Trotter Guisbury O. T. Davis Pieres Wyehe Colybia S. C Apie Frank Briggs Carpenter

Southport wedding invites at Pavilion amid charity event

The notice records the marriage of Benjamin Drew Robbins and Donald St George on March 16 at eight o’clock in the Pavilion Southport N C. The event features a large guest list from families and groups including the Ladies Aid Society and local clergy with roles for many relatives and friends.

A. J. Robbins Benjamin Drew Robbins Donald St. George Southport N. C Fewelothes Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church Jenni Fewelothes Ben Rob Uriah Heap S. W. Uerk Bert Holton Harry Corlett Faulk John Carson Will Davis Gus Galloway Marnes Burris Archie Thomp Miss Joyce Beal Chas. Hewett Ivile Charlie Easley Bride Jimmy Thompson Pat S. George Sam Arlegy

Watha Social Scene and Entertainment Recap

In Watha on March 17 local residents attended a High MacRae Company performance at Mr. William Plevier's residence in Van Eden. The program featured music and recitations with performers including Miss Isabel Mole, Miss Katherine Von Glohn, Mary Bell King, Miss Ludy Duncan, and Messrs Latta Tremain Sprunt Previlly and Keitsin. Automobiles from Wilmington brought attendees. a delicious course followed the event.

Watha Resi William Plevier van Eden Iis Ila Black Wilmington Isabell Mole Katherine von Glohn Ludy Duncan Mary Bell King Is Slick Dozier Latta F. “. ‘Tremain Alex Sprunt Age

Farmers advance planting as visits dot Phoenix scene

In Phoenix on March 17 farmers report good progress with planting. Visitors include Mr and Mrs J P Butler of Columbia South Carolina staying with their parents Mr and Mrs J Butler, and S J Rowell in Wilmington. Misses Mittie Rush Byrd and Smith from Byrdsville spent the weekend with Miss Kate Rowell.

Phoenix J. P. Butler Columbia S. C J. Butler S. J. Rowell Wilmington Mittie Rush Byrd Miss Smith Byrdsville Kate Rowell W. C. Biggs Annie Butler New Berlin W. L. Pate Bula Powell Nellie Wilson Edna and Doris Brown J.rowell

Lumbee Research Club Meets In Lumberton With Browning Study

The Lumbee Research Club held its regular March meeting at the Lorraine hotel with Mrs. R. E. Lewis hosting and Miss Effie Newton serving tea. Members began a study of Robert Browning and his wife continuing in April, featuring a program on the Brownings and Browning poetry.

Lumberton Lumbee’ Research Club R. E. Lewis Lorraine Hotel Effie Newton Robert Browning Browning J. Q. Beckwith C. V. Brown W. J. Norwood Waynesville R. C. Lawrence I. O. Helier Houston Tex C. E. Moorehouse W. B. Page Charleston Stmngcon Powell

Burgaw Notes on Residents Visiting and Traveling

Burgaw residents report relatives and friends visiting from Lane s Ferry Rocky Point Pilot Mountain Warsaw Hopewell Va Wilmington and Baltimore. Visitors include Mrs John B Daves Mr and Mrs C F F Daves Miss Janie Scott and Misses Maggie Williams Sallie Harrell Mrs W L Vann and others with trips to Wilmington Baltimore and Wilmington areas.

Burgaw John B. Daves Lane’s Ferry C. FF. _Daves Rocky Point Janie Scott Long Creek Fred Simpson Pilot Mountain A. H. Paddison Maggie Williams Sallie Harrell W. L. Vann Wilmington W. D. Huhn Melva Baltimore Ruth Moore Warsaw M. M. Moore Hugh Overstreet Hopewell Mabel Bowen J. W. Bowen T. E. Bowen J. D. Teachy

Freeman Notice of Local Visits and Travel

Freeman and family reports show Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Creech visiting relatives in Whiteville last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. J. B. Brinkley spent several days in Bolton with sister Miss Sallie Brinkley. Mr. Thomas Grice traveled to Bolton Thursday. Miss Bertie Grimsley spent the weekend in Bolton with Mrs. J. G. Callihan. Dr. W. Fuhr attended business in New Bern earlier in the week. Joseph Carney was in Bolton last Saturday for business matters.

New Bern Callie Smith Tuscarora Hobart Tolsen Bayboro Freeman W. T. Creech Whiteville Sunda J. B. Brinkley Bolton Sallie Brinkley Thomas Grice Bertie Grimsley J.G. Callihan Er. W. Fuhr Joseph Carney

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Returns

Miss Virginia Johnson returns to Goldsboro from visiting aunt Mrs. H. D. Smith. Miss Mildred Herring visited War Saw family. Mrs. B. J. Bradshaw and children back in Faison after visits here. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chestnutt return from bridal tour. Dorothy Jones visits Garner, J. J. Bagwell. Mrs. A. J. Cooper visits Keeansville son G. B. Cooper. The Treadwells return to Roseboro after visiting Parker home. Miss Janie Bell Oates returns from Faison. Miss Nancy Faircloth spends weekend with brother R. R. Faircloth. Miss Hattie Thompson of Decatur, Ga., guests of Mr. and Mrs. McDonald Davis. Mrs. Paul Herring goes to Goldsboro and Raleigh briefly. Mrs. J. L. Everton and niece Yeomans visit Wilmington. J. N. Hobbs and family from Kenansville spend weekend nearby. Mary Powell spends days in Raleigh.

Clinton Virginia Johnson Goldsboro H. D. Smith Mildred Herring Ward Marshburn Warsaw B. J. Bradshaw Faison J. M. Chestnutt M. H. Jones Dorothy J. J. Bagwell Garner A. J. Cooper G. B. Cooper Keeansville H. (. Treadwell Child Roseboro Cc. S. Parker Janie Bell Oates Nancy Faircloth Mount Olive R. R. Faircloth Hattie Thompson Decatur McDonald Davis Paul Herring Raleigh J. L. Everton Yeomans Wilmington J. N. Hobbs Kenansville Mary Powell

Town News Roundup From Rocky Point Area

Residents and visitors are listed with various travels and calls on local folks. Mrs G N Ennett visited cousin Mrs W A Brown. Thomas S McManus stayed with Mrs S C Porter. J C Jones of Newark NJ visited his father G T Jones. Pearl Sparkman Sarah Durham Marie Pullen and Leroy Walker spent the weekend at Topsail Sound.

Rocky Point N. C G. N. Ennett Black's W. A. Brown Thomas S. McManus Sliver Springs S. C._Porter J. C. Jones Newark N. J G. T. Jones Pearl Sparkman Sarah Durham Marie Pullen Leroy Walker Topsail Sound George Clark Dalton Guthrie and Wilson Wilmington Mr. Hatcher Mount Olive T. P. Pearsall Jane Williams Burgaw Dunn Herbert Williams Texas Messrs T. EB. Hayes W. H. Pearsall W. W. Rust J.R. Croom

Rochester Pilot Doolan Frees Lew Wendell From Louisville

Manager Mike Doolan purchases the release of catcher Lew Wendell from Louisville, enabling Wendell to join Rochester. The transaction marks a roster move for the Rochester club as it seeks to bolster its lineup this season.

Mike Doolan Rochester Lew Wendell Louisville

Giants Pitcher George Kelly Stirs McGraw Veterans

George Kelly’s high class pitching for the Giants has the McGraw squad veterans sitting up and taking a second look. The veteran hitters are impressed by his control and variety on the mound as the season progresses.

George Kelly The Giants McGraw

George Davis Rejoins Boston Braves After Retirement Reversal

Pitcher George Davis announces retirement but soon rejoins the Boston Braves. The veteran hurler returns to the mound to bolster the Braves as they pursue the pennant.

George Davis The Boston Braves

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ladies* Aid Society of the Methodist Church Claude Woodard Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church Marjorie Newbury Rosa Etheridge Wadesboro M. W. Fodrie F. M. Bowden Washington Lula Caropa Ethel Whitehurst C. E. Hancock S. W. Ferebee Hatchie Harrison Nancie Frizzel Kinston J. A. Meadows Morehead City FE. H. Gorham If’. M. Taylor Pollocksville Arthur Newkirk Beaufort Duffy Wade Morehead Holdancock J. F. Troutman Statesville W. J. Flowers J. D. Langston H. G. Williams R. I. Thornton R. A. Jordan Lula Orion Sauleston Ruby Parker J. W. Weeks J. D. Parker W. S. Sanderson Lester Newell M. T. Breazeale Clarence Peacock N. S. Peacock Sallie Barnhill Ethel Council Idn‘field Fayetteville Frangetteville Martha Holmes Mr. Oliver Holmes R. Ls. Rhodes Cumberland General Hospital R. T. Robbins Shelby Douglas Smith R. A. Southerland Cumberland Street Burdette Joyner Louisburg Laurence Joyner Four Oakes L. N. Joyner John J. Williams W. N. Williams Gillespie Street Q. K. Nimocks,Jr Louise Cooper Mount Airy Kathaleen Upton Gladys Smith Sallie Purdie Thomas J. Purdie Thomas Badger Bessie McNeill Laurinburg Kate PmPherson Jane Pemberton J. BR. Underwood Pemberton T. 9. Warrell Cheraw 3. C vThe Baraca Philathea City Union Christian Church W. A. Carter St. John's Methodist Church Weit Hamlet W. J. Jeffreys Lemon Springs J. C. Leigh and Son McAdamsville Stella Monday Monroe Annie Duke G. R. Blythe Waxhaw H. T. Rollins Mrs. Sheeley Clyde Medlin Abbeville A. Hayes Huntington W. Va Edgar Hayes E. SP. Blackley Franklinton N. Y Charlotte Svittijwrt Bath Kansas City Mien Jersey I. F. Davis M. J. Merritt Butterworth Margaret Cole Hilda Joe I D. C Robert Jones F. A. Crabtree Sallie McLean Frances Ramsay Jana H. M. McAllister oBys J. W. H. Fuchs Dep’t. Stores South Front Street
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