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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1917
Page
5
Clerks at Coast Line Railroad offices circulate a petition seeking a rearrangement of daily hours to allow an earlier 5 pm leave instead of 6 pm. Married men cite time for gardening and family strolls. younger workers seek beach and recreation, arguing no loss to company output.
A large Wrightsville schoolhouse gathering led by county farm demonstrator J. P. Herring, with talks from J. O. Brown and others, pressed immediate action to conserve food and expand production. Committees were named for information, agriculture, training and labor logistics to boost canning capacity and food stocks.
The Pear Chapter No 254 United Confederate Veterans will hold a regular meeting at Wilmington Long Infantry Armory tomorrow at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. All members are urged to attend.
The Boy Scouts of America sponsor a prize contest guiding boys to reflect on what the Stars and Stripes stands for in the present war. Essays up to 400 words are due to Boys' Life by May 25 with top prizes of 25, 10, and 5 dollars. Judges include Daniel Beard, Franklin Matthews, and Lorne Barclay. entrants must be under 18.
The May term of the superior court for civil cases convenes Monday May 21 under Judge W M Bond and runs through May 30. The calendar lists daily dockets from May 21 to May 30 with cases involving American National Bank, Continental Illustrating Co, Ford Auto Co, Fairbanks Morse Co, Prestolite Co, and others, including receiverships and various civil actions.
Large crowds attend the concluding services as Rev. Robert King preaches at First Presbyterian. No services tonight. the final two are at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. tomorrow. He speaks to the Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and invites all to attend the remaining services.
Past Grand Master S. M. Crouch of Asheville delivered a splendid address on the principles of Odd Fellowship before Hanover Lodge No. 145 at the I O O F hall. He spoke at length on Friendship Solve and Truth and was introduced by M. W. Jacobi before a brief lodge talk. He then left for Fayetteville en route to High Point.
Special services mark Mother's Day with flowers worn on lapels as a universal sign of love and respect. The custom, spread from the North to the South, emphasizes honoring mothers with programs like Songs My Mother Sang and uniform floral tribute across churches and city officials.
Coast Line officials issue a circular denying rumors that Wrightsville Beach hotels will close. Six June conventions are booked plus the North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers. government restrictions are denied and Lumina and hotels will be open as before with improvements promised.
Rev Otto Richert will conduct services at St Matthew’s English Evangelical Lutheran Church tomorrow at 11 o clock. All are invited to hear him as a speaker of unusual ability and profit.
A townwide campaign to counter rumors of beach closure and Seacoast Railroad restrictions funds tourism ads. Merchants, railways, hotels, and local firms join, with Massengale Advertising Agency handling newspaper ads and slides for theaters.約30,000 envelopes printed and distributed.
Plans for the grand council meeting of Cape Fear Council No. 374 United Commercial Travelers will be made tonight in Columbia South Carolina. The gathering at Third and Princess streets starts at 8 oclock with discussions on the May 24 25 session and other matters.
The Eagle's Wings a gripping photo drama of love and adventure is shown at the Victoria theater this afternoon under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias. The film is a latest make and features many new movie ideas.
Patrolman Frank George, a long serving Wilmington officer born 1860, died at 2:40 AM at his home after months of illness linked to an earlier head injury from a напад. The case cites a guard against arrest on Dock Street and notes his fearless service, including fights with criminals in the city’s colored population. Funeral at his home tomorrow at 3 PM with Bellevue cemetery burial and police and Masons attending.
Morning and evening services will be conducted at the Whiteville Episcopal church tomorrow by Mr. E. M. Parker of this city. The morning sermon at 11 o clock is The Value Of A Soul and the 7 45 p m address is Wags Christ A Pacifist All are invited to attend.
Grace Methodist Sunday School will observe Mother's Day on Sunday May 13 1917 with appropriate exercises. Mothers and fathers are invited. members should wear white flowers and be present promptly at 9 45 a m. Bring your parents.
Hope Arkansas May 12 The first negro suffragan bishop in the United States was elected by the Episcopal Council of the Diocese of Arkansas Arch Deacon J A Russell of Lawrenceville Virginia. His election must be endorsed by every Episcopal Bishop in the United States before it becomes effective. The proposal was endorsed at the church general council in St Louis last year.
Washington reports say Registration Day for the new war army will be marked by patriotic demonstrations rather than drudgery. States plan barbecues and public displays to show support as the War Department urges full, brief, direct answers on name age address birth place citizenship and exemptions.
Copenhagen reports German officials warn rationing will persist after the harsh winter. Citizens must endure limited coal supplies as a government coal commission allocates fuel by urgency, with regional bodies set for towns over 10,000.
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