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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1918

Page

5

Visitors and events fill New Bern social page

Society notes list Lillian Warren and others visiting from New Bern, Miss R tis Warville returning, Ethel and Roberta Clark from Waynesville visiting, and local families in town. Lumina beach dance, Cantwell dancing school events, and nurse training school commencement at James Walker Memorial hospital with George B. Elliott addressing graduates.

Cantwell Dancing School Lumina James Walker Memorial Hospital Orlock George B. Elliott Atlantic Coast Line R. B. Slocum A. D. McClure D. D Henry Bear Margaret Tizabeth Crowinshield Pennsylvania Ora Lee Stallings North Carolina Letitia Payne Virginia Augusta Annie Margaret Fuchs Lessie deRossi Catchett Virginia Ella Ingram Floretta Cathey McClure

Foulard Veiled Frocks Lead Spring Georgette Overdress Trends

The piece notes light georgette veils over foulard frocks with navy tones and silvery gray patterns. It highlights spring and summer fabrics from wool blends to cottons and linens, including serges, tricotine, rainbow tweed, voiles, organdies, ginghams, and chambrays, with emphasis on color ranges and popular small checks.

Milady Oxford

Mother's Day Observed at Winter Park Presbyterian

Mother's Day will be observed at Winter Park Presbyterian Church at 7 45. Special music and responsive exercises will precede Rev. Andrew J Howell who will preach a sermon suitable to the occasion.

Winter Park Presbyterian Church Andrew J. Howell

Mother's Day Services at Delgado Presbyterian Church

Delgado Presbyterian Church will hold special Mother's Day services Sunday at 11 a.m. The program features music and a sermon by Pastor Rev. Andrew J. Howell.

Delgado Presbyterian Church Andrew J. Howell

Twin brothers share identical naval career paths in Sweden

Stockholm May 11 two Swedish naval officers, Vice Admirals Gustaf and Wilhelm Dyrssen, both 60, followed the same career from 1877 as sub lieutenants. Gustaf served in English forces 1881 and Egypt expedition earning a unique English bravery medal. later headed Sweden's naval academy and became vice admiral. Wilhelm joined the Vanadis expedition 1883-85 and is artillery expert. both authored standard texts on naval warfare.

Stockholm Sweden Gustaf Dyrssen Wilhelm Dyrssen Gustaf Egypt Sween Naval Academy

Minnesota Historical Society building dedicated in St Paul

The new museum in St Paul dedicated with ceremonies to house Minnesota Historical Society collections. Governor August spoke among visiting historians gathered for the Mississippi Valley Historical association convention. The half million dollar building sits near the State capitol.

St. Paul Minn Minnesota Historical Society Iting S T Paul Misissippi Valley ‘Storical Association August State Capitol

Unclear OCR Text on Military Medical Beds and Programs

Fragmentary report discusses beds and medical provisioning for American soldiers. Mentions Surgeon General, embarkation, civilian hospitals, and a proposed increase in some context. Due to garbled OCR details, precise facts, dates, institutions, and figures are unreadable.

Ashington Trotan

Summer fashion frocks and negligee details from fabric trends

The piece surveys light fabrics and trims for summer dresses. It notes satin and broadcloth frocks, Batik foulards, Bohemian lace, organdies, batistes, and linens, with decorative trims in ribbons, ostrich, and lace. It describes silhouettes, hats, and beltless draped skirts, plus a simple negligee construction using three fabric lengths and side slit openings.

Batiste

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Lillian Warren New Bern Warville S. H. Harm Yeck Scotlan Ethel and Roberta Clark Waynesville R. T. Yates J. S. Liles Anna T. C. Coxe Rosaline Yorven Mr. Liles Oman Foulard Georgette New Home of Minnesota Society Fashion Grams Organdies Exelso ST. Paul, Minn Northern Fruit Co Wie Ee the Peoples Savings Bank Lisle Hosiery A. D. Brown Company Sunset Park Front Princess Ness Tion United Realty CO Wilmington, North Carolina Manton Gette Ular Shades W.S. S Colgate Belk-Williams Co
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