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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1918

Page

7

Local society notes and church events listed

Dr and Mrs G E Griffith return to Fayetteville after city visit. Alberta Blanton returns to Wallace after teaching in Carolina Beach. Revival services at Bladen Street Methodist at 8 pm. Red Cross unit from St Johns Episcopal meets Thursday at 8 at mission house. Social at Mrs Farrars home 1318 South Third for Church of the Ascension, 8-10 with a silver offering and free refreshments. Kentucky Belle presented by Winter Park War Saving Society at Winter Park Stir House at 8:30 with 15 cent admission. proceeds for war savings certificates. Cathedral Red Cross unit to assemble Saturday at 5 for parade. white dresses and veils urged. The Sweet Family presented by Circle No 1 of St Andrews Auxiliary at Memorial Hall Tuesday May 21 at 8:30. Cast includes Isabel McDougall, Mrs John Farlow, Mrs T L Linder, Edna Lanier, Alice Behrends, Carrié Newkirk, Elizabeth McDougall, Elizabeth McDougall, Mrs Paul Lane.

Red Cross St. John’s Episcopal Church Mission House W. J. Farrar South Third Street Church of the Ascension Kentucky Winter Park Cathedral Red Cross City Hell

One Piece Frock How To Make Two Front Panel Options

The article explains two methods for a nearly one piece frock. Method one uses a straight bodice with a snug kimono sleeve and side front pleats plus pockets. Method two cuts the front panel and side arrangement separately with contrasting machine stitching for finishing.

Knitted Braids Appear On Spring and Summer Fashions

The home dressmaker will welcome knitted braids now shown on new spring and summer models. Frocks feature knitted collars cuffs pockets and belts with narrow braids banding overskirts and shaping details. Braids use wool silk wool blends ribbon cotton and even twine, offering wide color and texture options. Some braids run across the width while others go along the length, with plain knitting and purling combinations for novelty effects.

Fashion Notes on Summer Hats and Suits in Organdie and Silk

The text surveys fabric trends for summer wear including organdie with straw hats and printed effects, white silk tricotine with Dresden motifs, suede cloth sports coats, removable train wedding gowns, stole styles, striped silk bodices, and wool jersey suits with pin tuck details featuring diamond motifs and vertical outré accents.

Dresden Jersey

Fayetteville High School Commencement and Local Weddings

Invitations issued for the Fayetteville High School Class of 1911 1918 commencement set for Friday May 24 at 8 30 PM at LaFayette Theatre Fayetteville NC. Also reports Morse Justice wedding at 613 South Front Street with reception plans and travel to Wilmington Del. Smith Bradshaw nuptials at 214 North Fourth Street with early departure for Washington and home afterward.

Fayetteville Clara Beatrice Elixins Minnie Nimocks Holland Mary Clyde Keith Lou Jane Kinlaw Aliie Norris Martin Harriet Jane Moore Martha Young Patterson Otha Parker Jane Darling Smith Irene Byrd Walker Edna Mae Johnson Halma Clyde Jones Francis Earle Campbell Andrew Marcus Courtney Morton Myers Henry Ashby Rankin Samuel Hyman Strange, Jr Matthew Kee Tatum Camp Jackson Richmond

Re Taken Sentenced After Years Freedom

Valentine Howie and Charles Dixon faced renewed sentences in recorder's court after years of freedom ending with their return from Petersburg. They withdrew three month terms to start when previous sentences expire. Leon Lance was paroled for one year with probation official supervision. The disorderly conduct cases saw nol pros entries and prayer for judgment was continued upon costs.

Valentine Howie Charles Dixon Recorder’s Court Big East Wilmington Howie Valentine Petersburg Bullard D. M. Coleman Leon Lance Johnson Williams LeRoy Beery C. ¥. Aeen

Fourteen Temple of Israel Members Now in Service

The Temple of Israel at Fourth and Market streets reports fourteen members now serving in the U S armed forces. The draft has expanded the church’s contribution, claiming to have supplied more men than any other sect in the city.

Temple of Israel Fourth Market Streets Congregation of Te Temple of Israel

Lumberton man charged with seditious utterances

F A Stahl of Lumberton was arrested yesterday on charges of making seditious remarks. He appeared before Commissioner Johnson for a preliminary hearing and was remanded to Laurinburg in default of $2,000 bond to await federal trial. Unusual interest surrounded the case.

F. A. Stahl Lumberton Johnson Laurinburg

Associate Editor of Truckers Journal Enlists for Navy

Wylie 8. Whitehead associate editor and business manager of the Carolina Fruit and Truckers Journal and Southern Lumber Journal left for Charleston D C after enlisting weeks ago. He recently became part owner with his father Z W Whitehead in local publications and wrote well. Friends in the city wish him success in the navy and a safe return.

Wylie

No Trace Of Negro In Morning Shooting Incident

A negro allegedly shot by F K Mauney of the local naval reserve on river patrol duty near Grace Street at 1 am remains unfound. Mauney told police he ordered the man to halt, but he threw coal and fell overboard after a shot. A fruitless search followed for the body.

F. K. Mauney Mauney Grace Street

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Mrs. G. E. Griffith City Alberta Blanton Carolina Beach Wallace Bladen Street Methodist Church Fashiongrams Morse—Justice C. S. Morse South Front Street Orita Morse Capt T. M. Morse Milton T. Justice Imington Del Miss Morse A. D. McClure Rt. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Mr. Morse Justice J. F. Craig First Baptist Sunday School Coy Hewett Pender Avenue Epworth League of Trinity Methodist Church Ninth Smith D. D. Bradshaw Yopp Undertaking Establishment E. T. Huggins Mrs. Clark Beaufort, S. C Ford A “Vidmineilon Sheelos Webster ART Department Bureau of Table Batiste Lisle Gabardine Gordon Quality Truckers’ Journal Gro de Londre Foulard C de Chine A. D. Brown Company Dispatch Today United States Food Administration Dispatch Wilmington Dispatch Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C WSS
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