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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1917

Page

6

Sunday School Outings and A Quiet Wedding

Sunday school groups from the Church of the Good Shepherd and St Andrew's Presbyterian enjoyed seaside outings at Wrightsville Beach hosted by Tidewater Power Company. Miss Marie Eugene Chinnis and Mr William A Walker Jr were married at Calvary Baptist church with few guests and will reside with the bride’s parents.

Bettie Ellis Nelson Carter J. D. Mills Church of the Good Shepherd Wrightsville Beach Tidewater Power Company St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Power Company Marie Eugene Chinnis S. L. Chinnis North 3Rd Street William A. Walker, Jr W. A. Walker Calvary Baptist Church J. A. Sullivan Miss Chinnis Mr. Walker Atlantic Coast Line Mrs. Walker

Graduating Exercises Highlight High School Tonight

Hundreds expected at the Academy of Music for the Senior class graduation tonight at 8 80 oclock. Dr L H Stacy of UNC will give the address and the Amy Morriss Bradley medal and scholarships will be announced. Graingers orchestra provides music with Reserved seating for families and officials, and ample room for all attendees. Various local officials and citizens pursue Wilmington as a potential World War I cantonment site with Fayetteville favored in government plans.

Academy of Music L. H. Stacy University of North Carolina John J. Blair Stacy Amy Morriss Bradley Grainger Walker Jaylor Edwinon Metts Wilmington Fayetteville Tarhelia Waldron

Tickets for Veterans Offer Rail Fare Aid for Wilmington Vets

General James I. Metts of Cape Fear Camp announces funds from the County Board to cover travel for indigent veterans to the Washington reunion next week. About thirty Wilmington and New Hanover veterans are expected. eighteen will ride at county expense. Metts lists Washington hotels and boarding options for lodging and meals, with details at his office.

James I. Metts Cape Fear United Confederate Veterans Board of County Commissioners Washington Wilmington New Hanover County Metts General Metts

Delightful pre nuptial shower honors Miss Mary Lily Hussey

Special to The Dispatch from Wallace North Carolina reports a shower for Miss Mary Lily Hussey the bride elect to marry Leslie Boney next Wednesday. Anna Clement Charlie Westbrook and Mrs Binford Sloan hosted at Mrs Sloan's home from 5 to 7 pm with pink and green decor. Highlights included a dishcloth hemming contest won by Mrs Gabriel Robinson and a treasure hunt for the bride to be.

C. E. Hussey Mary Lily Leslie Norwood Boney Seven O’clock Baptist Church Wallace, N. C Dispatch Wallace N. C Leslie Boney Anna Clement Charlie Westbrook Binford Sloan Dorothy Perkins Gabriel Robinson Wother

Personal notes highlight returns from travels and duties

Mr. Morris Lipinski returns from a business and pleasure trip to Asheville. Messrs. W. M. Cumming Jr A BE McClure J D Howell Clewell Howell M A Tremaine and D W Roberts are home from Davidson College for the summer. Former Senator W L Cooper returns from Raleigh after attending the State College of Agriculture and Engineering commencement. he sits on the board of trustees. Lieutenant Ruff of the United States Medical Reserve is assigned to the local District Engineer office to review applicants for Engineer Regiments bound for France. Dr. Ruff hails from Duke North Carolina.

Morris Lipinski Asheville W. M. Cumming, Jr A. BE. McClure J. D. Howell Clewell Howell M. A. Tremaine D. W. Roberts Davidson College W. L. Cooper Raleigh State College of Agriculture and Engineering Board of Ruff United States Medical Reserve France Duke, N. C

Cold Weather Warms Cotton Stocks In Wallace Area

Last week's cold snap left cotton looking red in this section. Warmer conditions are now accelerating color and maturation for the crop, according to Wallace News.

Deeds Filed For Wilmington Beach and Allen Tract Lots

Two deeds entered for record this morning officials note. Wilmington Beach Corporation transfers a lot at Wilmington Beach to H L Wells. Oscar McCullen deeds a lot in the Allen Tract to George Ward.

Wilmington Beach Corporation H. L. Wells Wilmington Beach Oscar McCullen George Ward Allen Tract

Change of Meeting Date for City Council Sessions

Notice announces a shift to begin June 11 with regular weekly meetings at 8 p.m. on Monday evenings. City Clerk Thos. D. Meares signs the advertisement.

Thos. D. Meares Advt

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