Wilmington Window Contest Opens December 11
The third annual window contest and holiday opening of merchants in Wilmington will be December 11. Stores will display festive windows, with prizes in classes for dry goods, clothing, drugs, hardware, groceries, and more. The event aims to attract regional shoppers and showcase the city’s shops.
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Basher of Commerce
Surroutine
Wilmington
Traffc
Iafs Chamber of Commerce
Carl W. Polvogt
W. J. (. Williams
The
Bellats Company
J. W. H. Fuchs
É ‘Os Department
D. C. Love
W. Yates Company
B. N. Fig Rett
Willan P. Emerson
J. E. Thompon
Four Day Thanksgiving Holiday for City Students
City students enjoy a four day holiday starting tomorrow as schools close through Monday for the Thanksgiving period. The State Superintendent directs the break to allow teachers to attend the Teachers Assembly in Charlotte this week. County Superintendent Washington Catle and Board of Education member C B Newcombe will attend.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Charlotte
Washington Catle
C. B. Newcombe
Board of Education
Ford of Rev Sullivan Vanishes in City Street
Rev. J. A. Sullivan pastor of Calvary Baptist church drove his 1916 Ford to the Y M C A and left it for a short time. On returning the car was gone and police were notified. The vehicle is described as in good condition.
Pageant Tonight Closes Quadricentennial Celebration
The Protestant churches in the city present The Pageant of Protestantism at the Academy of Music in ten tableaux tracing the growth of Protestantism from early reforms to Methodism and beyond. Tickets cost 25 cents with proceeds aiding War Work Fund of the Y M C A. box office at the venue.
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Academy of Music of
Academy
Jesus
Lucile Riley
Elane McGirt
Elizabeth Williams
John Wrycliff
W. H. Wollers
John Huss
W. C. Mebane
Savanarola
Rome
Carl Oldenbuttle
Martin Luther Marks
Luther
Houston Merritt
Henry Duls
William Nurnberger
Ed Hatch
William Fuchs
Andrew Mahler
Henry Gieschen
George Murphy
Carl Fuchs
Ursula Cotta
Bertha Zoeller
Wittenberg
Henry Nurnberger
Henry Merritt
George Nurnberger
LeRoy Meyland
David Hanson
Worms
John Knox
Mary
Queen of Scots
T. P. Allen
Margaret Gibson
George Mitchell
George Hennett
Hazel Black
Ruth Smith
Nell Bowden
W. M. Baker
A. J. Howell
S. A. Matthews
McKeithan
Martydom
Lattimer
Ridley
Mary Tudor
England
Lattier
Manteo
Roanoke Island
John Wesey
Epworth
Susannah Wesley
Jennie Corbett
John Wesley
Kermit Wood
Charles Wesley
T. L. Cromartie
John
George Whitfield
Oxford University
The
Holy Club
Automobii sts Freed In Court
The Recorder's court granted nol pros with leave to about twenty violators of automobile lights and parking ordinances, giving 10 days to alter lighting. Guilty pleas may be changed to not guilty. Other cases ended with dismissals and fines for affray and liquor possession. Many more arrests are expected after the 10 day window.
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Recorder’s Court
E. T. Burton
Jim Johnson
Daisy Hudson
Willie Thomas
Hudson
Thomas
Emma Murphy
Lizzie Nelson
Recorder
Joe Bethea
Hall Delivers Dedicatory Talk at Winter Park Church
Rev W G Hall spoke at Sunday afternoon services on Some thoughts for the Members urging individuals to perform full church duties and support the pastor. He will leave Wilmington soon to take a call in another city.
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Mr. Hall
Winter Park Baptist Church
W. G. Hall
Hall
Wilmington
Thanksgiving Services In Suburban Baptist Churches
Thanksgiving services will be held in suburban Baptist churches conducted by Rev. J. L. Shinn. Seagate hosts Wednesday night, Winter Park Thursday night, Masonboro Sunday morning at 11. A special collection funds the Thomasville orphanage and Kennedy Home branch, aiding 502 children cared for by the church.
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J. L. Shinn
Seagate
Winter Park
Masonboro
Thomasville
Kennedy Home
Police Officers Sermon at Dock Street Church
Rev J E Reynolds will lead a special service for police department members and friends at Dock Street Christian Church next Sunday night. A song service will be held and Boy Scouts of Troop 9 will serve as ushers. The public is invited.
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J. E. Reynolds
Dock Street Christian Church
Police Department
Boy Scouts of Troop 9
Avoid the Leaks on Your Farm
Allen Maull promotes Atlantic Coast Line Railroad tips to prevent water leaks on farms. The ad outlines practical steps for farmers to protect crops and equipment from moisture damage and cites rail service as a resource.
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Allen Maull
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Preventing Farm Losses Through Better Barnyard and Tool Care
The farmer should curb small leaks that accumulate yearly affecting profit. Protect barnyard manure to build humus and soil fertility and store and protect implements to avoid rust and downtime. Replacing scrub livestock with pure-bred stock also reduces feed costs and boosts production efficiency.
Revival at Maxton as Red Cross aids troops
Dr William Black led revival services at the Presbyterian church in Maxton North Carolina as local churches raised funds for the Army Y M C A and the Red Cross chapter sent 35 care packages to France and shipments to Atlanta. Banks and businesses closed briefly for worship attendance. Dr D W Harris and J W Carter departed for Councils to join a deer hunt.
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William Black
Red Cross
Maxton
N. C
France
Atlanta
Army Y. M. C. A
Charlotte
Presbyterian Church
Black
D. W. Harris
J. W. Carter
Dr Hooper Leaves for France Prep
Dr Joseph W Hooper departs tonight for New York to study in hospitals for army service in France. He is a physician with statewide reputation and has risen quickly in his field. Friends here regret his departure but wish him luck.
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France
Joseph W. Hooper
New York
Hooper
Willie Chadwick Funeral Led by Boy Pallbearers
Willie James Chadwick, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chadwick, was buried yesterday afternoon at Calvary Baptist church with Pastor Rev. J. A. Sullivan presiding. Interment followed at Bellevue cemetery. pallbearers were Ralph Campbell, George Nichols, Rudolph Harrington, James Oliphant, Victor Sullivan, and Carl Pridgen.
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Willie James Chadwick
J. M. Chadwick
Calvary Baptist Church
J. A. Sullivan
Bellevue Cemetery
Ralph Campbell
George Nichols
Rudolph Harrington
James Oliphant
Victor Sullivan
Carl Pridgen
Mass Meeting Tonight for Y M C A War Fund
A mass meeting of the colored community is set for 8 PM at St Stephen's Church corner Fifth and Red Cross streets to support the Y M C A War Work Council campaign for the army. Speakers include Rev J H Ambrust from Camp Green Charlotte and Rev E L Madison from St Luke's Church.
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St. Stephen’s Church
Y. M. C. A. War Fund
War Work Council
Fifth and
Red Cross Streets
J.H. Ambrust
United States Army
Camp Green
Charlotte
E.,l. Madison
St. Luke’s Church
Thanksgiving Meeting At Hallsboro Church Hall
Hallsboro Presbyterian church plans Thanksgiving observance at the Pythian and Woodmen hall Thursday night. The event, urged by the President of the United States, supports orphan children and invites all to attend. Do not miss this privilege.
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Hallsboro
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