Market Dock in Bad Shape at New Bern
New Bern on Oct 7 reports the market dock deteriorating due to activity by local workers and other groups, with women shoppers avoiding the refuse strewn walkway. White fish dealers threaten action if conditions persist as U S Court readings and upcoming fall term prep unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bern
Walter Duffy
U. S
H. G. Connor
Wilson
Jesse
Charles Wiggins
U.S
George Bryan
New
Supreme Court
Joe and His Goat in a Sunbeam Ode to Youth
A nostalgic reminiscence traces Joe and his goat Billy from playful childhood to mature adulthood. The piece praises Joe's robust character, ambition, and steady progress in business, recalling schoolyard days and the deep bond with his pet goat. It closes with well wishes for his continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Joe
Whittington
Nello
Billy
John
Why Buy Ready Made Clothes Adverts
I Shrier offers made to measure suits and overcoats priced 15 to 35 dollars. Located at 32 North Front Street. Advertisement appears in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Shrier
I Shrier
North Front Street
Local Visit Highlights From Watha Area Families
Watha North Carolina reports a series of visitors with Wilmington ties. Wayland Colwell spends time with his mother Maude Colwell while J J Newton and family visit son W C Newton in Wilmington. R T Rivenbark Jr and family of Waygrant visit his parents R W and Mrs. R W Rivenbark. Doctor J R Gordon serves as deputy State reg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland Colwell
Wilmington
Maude Colwell
R. T. Rivenbark, Jr
Waygrant
R. W. Rivenbark
Local Notes From Watha and Wallace Events
The report lists residents visiting and attending events in Watha and Wallace. It notes Mrs. Maude Colwell and Mrs. Emma Anderson at a Baptist Association meeting in Wallace, plus collectors and Rivenbark family members traveling to Wilmington. A. K. Parsons departed for Andrews South Carolina to pursue lumber business, and C Watha will be honored with a speech by Hon. George Hood on Monday October 9 at 3 PM with public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Watha
George Hood
Communion Services Held At Presbyterian Church Rose Hill
Local notices from Rose Hill list communion services at 11 a.m. and regular evening services at 8 p.m. Led by Rev. W. P. M. Currie, with welcome extended to all. Community updates include Ruth Murray’s successful bronchial operation in Wilmington and several family visits and a Fussell reunion planned for October 14 at the Fussell country home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hill
The
Presbyterian Church
W. P. M. Currie
G. W. Boney
Little Ruth Murray
Wilmington
Ruth
Fussell
T. W. Fussell
Social ties note visitors in Charlotte area
Charlotte notes list of visitors and travels. Mrs. Babcock of Columbia returns home after a visit. Elizabeth Preston Allen and Annie Wilson attended the South Atlantic Field City Conference in Richmond. Mrs. H L Adams, visiting Anderson, S C, also returns. J D Ball visits Miss Vine Patrick in Anderson. Dr. and Mrs. J W H Dyches of Heath Springs stay with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Covey. Miss Elizabeth Miller leaves for Washington to enter National Cathedral School. Mary Hardin of Queens College visited here last weekend. Dr. Annie Alexander returns from Taylorsville visit to Miss Cora Vail. Mrs. Frank Sadler of Philadelphia visits Mrs. Robert G. Hayes. Mrs. W F Dowd, previously in Boston, now visiting Asheville. Belle Dowd returns from Boston.
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Elizabeth Preston Allen
Annie Wilson
Richmond
The
Young Women’s Christian Association
Annie Alexander
Cora Vail
Taylorsville
W. F. Dowd
Boston
Mass
Asheville
Belle Dowd
Magnolia Social Notes Reach Across Towns
Magnolia Oct 7. visitors and relatives travel between Wilmington Norfolk Warsaw Calypso Faison Kenansville and nearby towns. Residents Mr D E Pridgen Mrs L G Cooke Miss Louise Pridgen Miss Macy Cox Mrs John Wilson Miss Hattie Gaylor Mrs John Herring and Miss Blanche Swinson visit Miss Ella Cox and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herring
Blanche Swinson
Kenansville
Ella Cox
Social Notes From Winston-Salem Churches and Homes
Miss Lola Lambert and Miss Emily Lambert of High Point visit Grace Fletcher on Patterson avenue. Mrs. Virgil Idol of High Point arrives to visit Mrs. T. A. Wilson. Catherine Cohn of Norfolk enjoys a few days with relatives. Princess Smith of Princess Anne visits Winston-Salem. Thomas Maslin and wife host at the Country Club in honor of Doris Maslin who wed Mr. Cohn of Norfolk, Va. A large number of guests attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Lola
Emily Lambert
High Point
Grace Fletcher
Patterson Avenue
Virgil Idol
T. A. Wilson
Princess Smith
Princess Ane
Life with a Circus Reawakens Youthful Joy
Uncle Nat extols the circus as a gateway to youth, claiming a day of circus wonders restores boyhood memories. He recalls arriving first at the cave to watch the unloading, then to the grounds, followed by the animals, music, and daring acts, all evoking vivid recollections.
Bridge Party Honors Miss Margie Gray and Miss Sheppard
Out of town guests joined local society for a Monday bridge gathering hosted by Miss Mary Sheppard. Six tables of play filled the afternoon with a formal luncheon afterward. Miss Gray, soon to be married, received a gift, and Miss Sheppard was also presented with a keepsake, noting her recent marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sheppard
Margie Gray
Local Notes From Calypso and Surrounding Towns
Community gossip lists residents visiting in Mount Olive Kinston Pikesville Goldsboro and Greensboro. Mrs Z D McWhorter and daughter spent in Goldsboro. Lula Mae Parrish returned home from Greensboro after visiting Miss Dell Pigford. Lonnie Byrd of Goldsboro visiting Mrs G P Britt. Bessie Croom of Farmville visited her aunt Mrs M W Benton. Christian Endeavor Society elected officers: J H Hatcher president A D Byrd vice president Stella Benton secretary Carl Byrd treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Mae Parrish
Greensboro
Dell Pigford
Bessie Croom
Farmville
Christian Endeavor Society
J. H. Hatcher
A D. Byrd
Local Notes From Cerro Gordo and Surrounding Towns
Miss Agnes Griffin returns home from Spring Hope while Mrs. Jesse Cox of Wilmington stays with Mrs. J. E. Nance. Mrs. E. A. Moffitt visits Whiteville and Miss Bess Benton visits Vineland to see relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerro Gordo
Agnes Griffin
Spring Hope
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Frank Herbst
Wilmington, N. C
Joe and His
Goat
W. C. Galloway
Mamie Alderman
Billy Goat
Billy Joe
Thomas
OTA
Social
Watha
J. J. Newton
Crooms Bridge
W. C. Newton
J. R. Gordon
Istrar
State Board of Health
Mr. Robbins
Messrs
Rudolph Rivenbark
Fitzhugh Lee
R. T. Rivenbark Jr
A. K. Parsons
Andrews
Jesse Fussell
Estelle Fussell
J. C. Mallard
C. C
Boney
Harvey Boney
C. C. Boney
N. H. Carter
Wallace
W. D. Henderson
Annie F. Carr
Haywood Fussell
Louisville, Ky
J. H. Fussell
Charlotte
N. C
Babcock
Columbia, S. C
P. McCombs
J. D. Ball
Miss Vine Patrick
Anderson, S. C
J. W. H. Dyches
Heath Springs, S. C
Chas. A. Covey
Isabelle Taylor Kenyon
Washington, D. C
W.S. Pharr
Sallie Gregory
Clover, Va
Charles A. Covey
Elizabeth Miller
National Cathedral School
Mary Hardin
Queens College
Elizabeth Overcash
Frank Sadler
Philadelphia
Robert G. Hayes
Magnolia
D. E. Pridgen
Mrs. L. G. Cooke
Norfolk
Mrs
F. D. Scott
Louise Pridgen
Warsaw
P. J. Heath
Mrs. H. M. Swinson
Miss Macy Cox
Calypso
John Wilson
Hattie Gaylor
Catherine Cohn
Nat
Paul Barfield
Mount Olive
Ina Bowden
Kinston
Pikesville
Z. D. McWhorter
Goldsboro
Lonnie Byrd
G.P. Britt
Cerro Gordo
Jesse Cox
J. E. Nance
Mrs. E. A. Moffitt
Whiteville
Bess Benton
Vineland
Market St
Nest Show Co.inc
Bae Jane
Deels
Lele Sy
Iron Tai
Woodall & Sheppard’s Drug Store
Princess Streets
U. S. Army
Wilmington II
Grand Free Street
J. Frank Jarman
Princess Street
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