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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1917
Page
5
County and city boards sworn in to register all males ages 21 to 31 on June 5 and 6. Registrars face penalties for delays or refusals as they study twelve registration questions and pledge prompt, accurate service in the looming national draft effort.
Rocky Mount readies for the first spring ceremonial of Khedive and Sudan Temples on Wednesday and Thursday. Over 1,000 Shriners are expected, with visitors from Wilmington and across the state arriving by special trains and sleeping cars. Eleven decorations crews will light streets as a mammoth dance opens the social events.
Rev. B L Hoge of Waycross Ga conducted a ten day evangelistic meeting at Southside Baptist church delivering a powerful initial sermon on Redeeming the Times to a large congregation. He held a 3 30 pm afternoon session and will preach again at 8 pm tonight on The Work of the Order.
Chicago May 22. The human car in industrial preparedness is the topic for a three day session of manufacturers bankers and business men assembled at the auditorium. The Western Efficiency Society sponsors the gathering.
Pharmacist Mate L. A. Hancher who ran the local naval recruiting station with a pneumonia stint at James Walker Memorial Hospital received orders to report to the receiving ship at Norfolk Virginia and await further transfer orders. He could not say where he would be placed next or who will relieve him, but he leaves behind many friends who regret his departure.
Rev. R. E. Gribbin rector of St. John's Episcopal church applies to the War Department for a commission as chaplain in the United States Army. He is a graduate of the South Carolina Military Academy and previously led religious work at the Charleston Navy Yard, fitting him for service.
Evangelist John M. Waters warned that inactivity pleases Satan in a thoughtful sermon at the Dock Street Christian Church last night. A large congregation attended with growing nightly crowds, and the song services drew lively participation from all attendees.
Died at his son's home Sunday morning Mr Thomas A Wason funeral services were held at 11 o clock at the residence conducted by Rev J A Sullivan Cavarly Baptist Church. Interment in the family burying ground. Surviving are two sons E J and T A Watson and a daughter Mrs F A Fennell.
Fargo May 22 bankers from North Dakota open a series of patriotic conventions under district associations. They aim to recruit men for military and agricultural service, boost Liberty Bond sales, and support food production and conservation efforts.
The YMCA announces Camp Penton at Lake Waccamaw 36 miles away for five weeks starting May 28. Odis B Hinnant will direct with Aubrey Moore as assistant. Boy Scouts attend June 1–15 and YMCA boys June 15–30. Fees: $3.50 weekly for Scouts, $5 weekly for YMCA boys.
Williston Industrial School reports strong season results with an extensive honor roll compiled by principal Prof. D.C. Vergo. Students across eighth through second grades show scores from 80 to 99, led by Almaria Quick 98 and Donata Morse 95 among many named pupils.
May 22 report announces Route No. 2 Tomahawk Sampson county is established to start July 2. Luther L Nash is appointed clerk at Goldsboro.
A large Wilmington crowd watched a military parade featuring the Drum and Bugle Corps, Wilmington Light Infantry, and Clinton Company of the Second North Carolina Regiment marching from the W. L. I. Armory to the Victoria theatre. The event boosted recruitment fervor amid looming world war tensions. The weekly drill for the Wilmington Light Infantry was canceled to replace last night’s observance.
Truck farmers voice worry over lack of rain as crops face potential damage if dry weather continues. Forest fires break out in several county sections though not yet serious. heat tops 90 degrees in the past three afternoons per local weather bureau reports.
Mr and Mrs J A Hill on Castle Haynes road mourn the death of their 15 month old son Rodney Sykes who died yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock. Funeral services were held at the home this moon at 3 o'clock conducted by Rev J A Miller of Winter Park. Interment followed in Bellevue cemetery.
Movie critics hail Womanhood The Glory Of The Nation as the city’s best picture. The Victoria theatre screens it for a three day run with afternoon and night shows, featuring Mary Ward as the American girl in enemy camps and a strong patriotic message.
The Mississippi Federation of Women’s Clubs prepares to mark its twentieth anniversary with plans for events and community activities. Organization leaders emphasize continued advocacy for education, cultural enrichment, and civic engagement across the state.
Private Harry Orrell of Company A Engineers was killed by a train at Pee Dee trestle North Carolina. He was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at Masonboro Cemetery with a Masonboro Baptist Church service conducted by Rev. J. L. Shinn. A military escort from Company A attended. Pallbearers and grave side taps acknowledged the ceremony.
Teachers from Williston Industrial Peabody and Williston Primary schools are asked to meet with County Food Conservation Commission representatives Friday at 4 30 o clock in the Williston school building. The purpose is to discuss plans to promote food conservation among members of the colored race. The public is invited.
Brig. Gen. Horatio Gates Gibson U S A retired marks his ninety birthday in Washington D C on May 22 He is known as the oldest graduate of the United States Military Academy and earned his diploma seventy years ago before serving in the Mexican War His long career makes him a keen observer of current military activity.
Monarch L. Boyd and Secretary Alex Holden announce the last chance at the Mystic Order initiation fee of 15 dollars. The Sepa Grotto summer ceremonial set for June 1 will feature indoor activities with no street work and a staffed pageant lineup.
Mrs G H Mathis Alabama's famous woman farmer tours the state in the interest of the bigger crop movement highlighting agricultural growth and women participation in farming initiatives.
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