Free Swim Lessons For Wilmington Youth Next Week
The Y.M.C.A. in Wilmington will offer free swimming lessons to city boys next week under Physical Director Keller. Coupons appear in The Dispatch starting tomorrow. parents must sign and return them for boys to receive access at the Association pool. Keller, a skilled and friendly instructor, aims to teach safe swimming and save lives.
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Wilmington
Keller
Wrightsville Beach
Dispatch
Association
Local society notes and events in brief
Mrs. C A Maull visits Philadelphia. Miss Anna Bell Campbell goes to Greensboro to visit friends. Miss Valeria Council of Wakingsh is hosted by Miss Gladys Council at the YWCA. Mrs Jessie Davis of Chadbourn visits the Van Landingham in Carolina Place. Gladys Hundley heads to Fayetteville for ten days with friends. Mrs J D Gebett recovers from appendicitis at James Walker Hospital. Mrs B M Jones travels to Atlanta GA visiting relatives, accom by Mr Jones to Augusta GA. Mrs M E Cook attends funeral in Fayetteville. Mrs J S Mitchell returns from Florence SC after visiting son Joseph Mitchell, Esq. Circles meet at Mrs Leon Motte home. Miss Virginia Farmer and Ruth Pleasants travel to Elizabeth City as St James church delegates. Mr R D Cronly Jr leaves for Fort Oglethorpe army camp. WCTU forwards telegram to Rep Claude Kitchin protesting liquor tax for war revenue. Engagement announced Miss Annie Elizabeth Worth to Mr George L Mitchell. Red Cross Military Benefit to show Big Jim Garrity at Victoria theatre with tickets 10 cents. Mothers Day exercises at Trelado Baptist with program and speaker Dr L Pridgen. Treble Clef Club concert planned at Henmeway school auditorium with local artists. No admission charge.
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Valeria Council
Wanaish
Gladys Council
Jessie Davis
Chadbourn
C. Cc. van Landingham
Carolina Place
Gladys Hundley
Fayetteville
J. D. GeBett
James Walker Memorial Hospital
B. M. Jones
Atlanta
Augusta
Jones
RED Cross
Red Cross Military Relief
Victoria Theatre
Pathe
Big Jim Garrity
Robert Edeson
A. Iti
Broadway
the Victoria
Meeting Called by Federal Farm Loan Chief
Mr J P Herry president of the Federal Farm Loan Association announces an important meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock in the Court House.
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J. P. Herry
The
Federal Farm Loan Association
Court House
Cardus touted by Wise County woman after 14 years of suffering
Mrs J M Elam of Wise, Virginia describes 14 years of chronic pain and weakness. After a relative recommended Cardus she reports rapid improvement in back pain appetite nerves and mobility and urges others with similar troubles to try the medicine.
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Wise
J. M.elam
M NORTON NAMED DEPUTY RECORDER IN WILMINGTON
J A MacNorton Esq a known Wilmington attorney was appointed deputy recorder by Recorder Harriss to fill the vacancy created by C C Cashwell who has joined Fort Oglethorpe GA for Army officer training. Several local court cases were heard with fines roads sentences for stove breaking larceny and vagrancy and various gamblers and drivers facing charges.
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J. A. MacNorton, Esq
Wilmington
George Harriss
C. C. Cashwell
Fort Oglethorpe
United States Army
Harriss
David Jenkins
Julius Galloway
Dick Graham
Coon Brown
Hill
John Coyington
Preston Dixon
Brown
Covington
Dixon
Charles Mosley
Charles Carroll, Jr
Minnie Dixon
Lillie Nelson
Womanhood the Glory of the Nation at Victoria Theatre
A three day run May 21 to 23 showcases Commodore J Stuart Blackton's film Womanhood the Glory of the Nation a sequel to The Battle Cry of Peace. The plot follows Paul Strong and Mary Ward as nations clash with Ruritania and New York is attacked while American ingenuity aims to destroy the enemy battleships with new inventions. The Army and Navy aided production and publicity for the picture.
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Victoria Theatre
Commodore J. Stuart Blackton
Paul Strong
United States
Philippines
Mary Ward
Count Dario
New York City
Ruritania
Mary
Army
Navy
Calvin D Blizzard Dies at Point Caswell
Mr Calvin D Blizzard died at his home at Point Caswell yesterday morning. Funeral held at his home today at 10 oclock with interment in the family burying grounds. He was in his 72nd year and a respected planter. Surviving: wife a daughter Mrs J G Hall Point Caswell and two sons N S Blizzard Sylvester Ga and Capt W D Blizzard this city.
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Calvin D. Blizzard
Point Carewell
Blizzard
J. G. Hall
Point Caswell
N. S. Blizzard
Local figures travel for church, education and service
Dr J J Hurt attends Southern Baptist convention in New Orleans. Judge C C Lyon visits Wilmington. Dr Colin Shaw heads to New York City for a parlor clinic course. J M Wells, USC student, becomes editor in chief of the Carolinian. L V Grady and Dr Whitaker drive from Whiteville. Lutheran synod delegates return from Albemarle. Cyrus D Hogue Esa and Charles B Parmele depart for Fort Oglethorpe GA to train as U S Army officers. F B Rivenbark joins Standard Oil as shipping clerk. D C Clark visits Wilmington from Chadbourn Bank.
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J. J. Hurt
First Baptist Church
New Orleans
Southern Baptist Convention
C. C. Lyon
Elizabethtown
Wilmington
Colin Shaw
Maysville
New York City
J. M. Wells
University of South Carolina
The
Carolinian
Dr. Whitaker
Whiteville
Columbus
F. B. Clausen
G. W. McClanahan
F. B. Hashagen
Mr. Hopkins
Albemarle
North Carolina Lutheran Synod
Cyrus D. Hogue
Esa
Charles B. Parmele
Fort Oglethorpe
United States Army
F. B. Rivenbark
County Stockade
Standard Oil Company
D. C. Clark
Bank of Chadbourn
Secretary McAdoo Tour Opens Liberty Loan Drive Across Midwest
Secretary McAdoo announces a Midwest swing starting May 17 in Chicago and proceeding to Denver to promote the liberty loan subscription drive, following the formal campaign's opening yesterday.
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McAdoo
Middle West
Chicago
Denver
Liberty Loan
Yester
Mother's Friend Aids Expectant Mothers Through Pregnancy
A historic note extols Mother's Friend as a topical external preparation for expectant mothers to reduce pain and discomfort during childbirth. It claims abdominal support, fewer cramps, and less morning sickness with consistent use, urging husbands to obtain a bottle from the druggist. The ad references Atlanta, Georgia, promising immediate shipment.
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Helen
Atlanta
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S. C
Joseph S. Mitchell
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
Leon Motte
South Fifth Avenue
Virginia Farmer
Ruth Pleasants
Elizabeth City
St. James’ Church
R. D. Cronly, Jr
University of Virginia
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Ways and Means
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Treble Clef Club
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Atlantic City
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Cardus
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Fort Oglethrope
Styleplus
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Tide Water Power Company
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Wrightsville
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