Community guests and visitors greet Wilmington residents
A long list of visitors and locals in Wilmington is detailed, including Mrs. H L Cooke of Chattanooga and Miss Helen Santos of Norfolk staying with Mrs. W S Baxter, plus many others from Raleigh, Watha, Burgaw, Ivanhoe, Wrightsboro, Chicago and Philadelphia. Activities include visits, travel to New York for hospital training, and confirmations of arrivals for Holy Week events. The piece notes a centennial anniversary invitation for First Presbyterian Church and coverage of a Polish youth alliance convention in Pittsburgh.
Mr W D Jones Transferred to Alexandria Office
Mr W D Jones long with the local branch of the National Biscuit Company is transferred to the Alexandria Virginia office of the same firm. Friends here regret his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew H. Harriss, Jr
Woodbury Forest College
A. H. Harriss
W. D. Jones
National Biscuit Company
Alexandria, Va
Tailored blouses rise in fabrics from cotton to silk
The article notes cotton linen and silk compete for blouse fashion with crepe de chine and taffeta leading. It urges strict tailoring to boost style and describes a white silk blouse with plain back tucked fronts long plain sleeves turned-back cuffs worn with a bright four-in-hand as a fashionable, well put together look.
Big Alle Toy Dey Workers Rally For Campaign Drive
The Y workers in the intercity membership contest held a 1 15 p m meeting with plans for a big drive Monday and Tuesday. Speakers highlighted the Christian work of the Association and urged ministers to promote it tomorrow. C Cashwell urged men to help Wilmington win to boost community benefits. Wilmington fell to third as Charleston, Columbia and Charlotte moved ahead. A 6 30 rally is planned Monday at the Association building with speakers and music. Trinity Methodist girls served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. “C. Cashwell
Wilmington
J. A. Sullivan
Charleston
Columbia
Charlotte
Association
Trinity Methodist Church
Bids Opened for 200 Coast Patrol Submarine Chasers
Washington March 31 bids open at the Navy Department for 200 motor boats to patrol the coast. The fastest type, armed to repel submarines, with contracts to go to several yards to speed construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Dry National War Breaks in Washington Conference
Representatives of the Anti-Saloon League and allied groups gather in Washington to map a legislative program for the drys in the upcoming special session. If war is declared the drive will push for national prohibition as an early step to prepare the nation for conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Eye land sewing circle aids war effort after US cuts Germany ties
The American Women's Club in Eye land shifts from silent work to rapid production as President Wilson's break with Germany sparks renewed Red Cross activity. Mrs. Stokes Waite leads a unit whose January to February output includes 1 600 hospital items sent to France Italy and the Balkans. A current order calls for 240 pajamas for Lancaster hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Eyeland
Wilson
Germany
American Women’s Club
Red Cross
War Office
Ospedaletto de Campo 75
Armata
Italy
France
Balkans
Lancaster
Winter Park Church Services Publicized
Rev. Andrew J. How ell will lead Sunday morning services at 11 o'clock with Sunday school at 2 30 p m and Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m A midweek service is set for Wednesday at 7 45 p m Visitors are welcomed Delgado holds Sunday evening service at 7 30 Sabbath school is at 11 a m A midweek service is Thursday at 7 30 p m Visitors are welcomed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Park
Andrew J. Howell
Christian Endeavor Society
Delgado
Church Services Schedule for St Pauls and St Matthews
At St Pauls on Market and Sixth Rev F B Clausen leads 11 am confirmation and a sermon titled A Crisis. Evening 8 pm sermon A Mock King with nightly 8 pm services all week and Good Friday special services. St Matthews at Fourth and Harnett Rev G W McClanahan Palm Sunday 11 am confirmation, 8 pm Torch Bearers program by Woman's Missionary Society, 3:30 pm Sunday School, Holy Week 8 pm Passion services. Visitors welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
Market
Sixth Streets
F. B. Clausen
St. Matthew’s
Fourth
Harnett Streets
G. W. McClanahan
Woman’s Missionary Society
Methodist Church Services and Memorial Observance
Trinity Ninth and Market streets under Pastor V McRae hosts 11 am and 8 pm services with Holy Communion at the morning service. Memorial services for T G Landen at 7 30 pm. Sunday school 9 45 am. Epworth League Tuesday 8 pm. Bladen Street Fifth and Bladen streets under Pastor E C Sell offers 11 am and 8 pm sermons with Sunday School 3 30 pm. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Ninth and
Market Streets
V. McRae
J. H. Shore
F. Allen
Fifth Avenue
J. H. McCracken
T. G. Landen
Epworth League
Bladen Street
Fifth
Bladen Streets
E. C. Sell
Church Services Announced for two local congregations
Rev J E Reynolds preaches at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday school at 9 45 am and Christian Endeavor at 7 15 pm on Dock street Advent Fourth and Church streets hosts Rev Charles T Green with services Sundays at 11 am and 8 pm Sunday school at 10 am Robert M Reaves leads the church school public invited to attend all meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dock ‘Street
J. E. Reynolds
Christian Endeavor
Advent
Fourth
Church Streets
Charles T. Green
Robert M. Reaves
Local Church Announcements Highlight Services and Speakers
Southside Baptist at Fifth and Wooster invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m Anniversary service at 11 a m Evening services at 7 30 p m with the sermon The Old Gospel and the Modern Man Calvary Baptist at 11 a m and 8 p m Dr Livius Lankford of Norfolk speaks on Stewardship The night topic Who Wins Sunday school at 9 45 a m J W Hollis superintendent Junior B Y P R T 18 Sunbeams Monday 3 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday Senior B Y P U Thursday Chorus rehearsal Friday All are welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Southside
Fifth and Wooster
W. G. Hall
Calvary
J. A. Sullivan
Livius Lankford
Norfolk
J. W. Hollis
B.Y
Christian Science Church Services and Reading Room
The Christian Science church at Seventeenth and Market invites the public to Sunday services at 11 a.m with the subject Reality. Sunday School follows at 12 15 p m and a Wednesday service at 8 15 p m Read ing room in the Murchison National Bank building offers Christian Science literature daily 4 to 6 p m except Sundays and holidays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Murchison National Bank
St James Episcopal Service Times Announced
The church lists Rev. William H. Milton D D as rector and Rev. George F Hinl as assistant minister. Holy communion at 7 30 morning service with sermon and communion at 11 00. Evening prayer at 7 30. Sermon titled The Unavoidable Question in the Present Crisis. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe Eriscopal
St. James
William H. Milton
D. D
George F. Hinl
War Era Workroom Produces Bandages and Badges for Volunteers
The article highlights a women’s war workroom producing 200 rolls of bandages weekly and repurposing scraps for cushions. Workers receive a voluntary surplus after abolishing the 12 cent daily assessment and 156 hours in three months earns the War Volunteers badge. Names of rostered workers are listed, including Mrs. Alfred E. Bradley and Mrs. Walter Blackman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
England
France
Alfred E. Bradley
Walter Blackman
Geo. H. Shaw
Chester Purington
F. W. Libby
Robert McClellan
G. A. Mower
Red Cross Queen Contest Leads Shift in Votes
Interest grows as Vera Furlong clings to lead while Mary Pickett and Mary Houston climb toward menacing positions in the Red Cross Queen contest. Official tallies list Furlong at the top with Pickett and Houston surging, several candidates close behind including Annie Banks and Dorothy Meier. Voters are urged to register before voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Houston
Mary Pickett
Aninie Banks
Red Cross
Vera Furlong
Torrow
Mary Frouston
Annie Banks
Dorothy Meier
Elizabeth Powell
Louise Nelson
Janie Meares
Florence Taylor
Elizabeth Sweeny
Gladys, McHachern
Florence Morrison
Mary Bellamy
Lucile Solky
May Wright Taylor
Lucy Murchison
Elizabeth Westbrook
Virginia
Farmer
Women Wear Trousers as War Shapes Change Fashion
A 1917 column notes housewives and working women increasingly adopt trousers and pantaloon dresses. Mary Walker and Mme Curie are cited as pioneers, with domestic women now embracing split garments for chores, housework, and even skating, driven by war and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Margaret Mason
Mary Walker
Mme. Curie
Maiden
America
Ang
Milady
Appelmann Charges Await Vermont Trustees Action
In Nontpelier Vermont March 31 charges of un American conduct against Sr Anton H Appelmann German language professor at the University of Vermont were to be considered at a trustees special meeting. He was acquitted by a four to one alumni committee whose minority report said his correspondence with a German Navy official tainted his standing as an instructor. He resigned after Wilson halted diplomacy with Germany and left on the Frederik VIII but still holds his position pending board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nontpelier
University of Vermont
Anton H. Appelmann
Appelmann
Bingham Cadets Triumph in Southern Tour Game
The Bingham School Cadets of Mebane North Carolina defeated Belmont College in the third game of the Southern tour. The score shows Bingham ahead 73 to 0 with upcoming game at Furman University tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham Mebane
Belmont Collegians
Bingham School
Mebane
Melans
N. C
Belmont College
Trumphs
Bingham
Furman University
Kanesee
Trousered Fashion Shifts Women's Dress in Shifting Times
Describes women adopting trousers as daily wear, mixing black silk trousers with Chinese style coats or Turkish silk trousers under flowing coats. Notes nightwear adaptations with pajama styles and V cut decollates, reflecting persistent interest as fashion evolves.
Freezone Corn Remover Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts FreeZone as a century old ether compound that removes corns instantly. It claims a painless method by lifting the corn with a three finger application and lists a yellow labeled bottle available at drugstores for a few cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincia
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Magnolia
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Norfolk, Va
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Maude Caldwell
Watha
James Newkirk
Mary Rivenbark
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Secott’s Hill
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Raleigh
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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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Laurinburg
Miss Sallie West
Warsaw
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North Fifth Street
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Kinston, R. I
D. C. Whitted
A. H. Corbett
Little Son
Ivanhoe
T. N. Goodwin
Bridgeport, Conn
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Frances Jones
Mr. C. David Jones
New York City
Mt. Sinai Hospital
J. F. Stewart
Goldsboro
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Converse College
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S. C
Mrs. J. C. Shepard
William Trice
Philadelphia
G. T. Morgan
H. G. Saunders
Pittsburgh
M. L. Moore
Margaret B. Ritchie
Chicago
Ill
Flora Belle Cardle
National Child Conservative League of America
E. May Glenn Toop
National Herald
First Presbyterian Church of
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Geare
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