Luther League Celebrates 78th Birthday at Slatchew's Church
The Luther League held a 78th birthday event with Mr. William Otterson cutting a cake iced in league colors. A large crowd attended the social gathering at Slatchew's English Evangelical Church with games, refreshments, and singing including the Luther League Jolly Fire and America. Officers were elected including William Ottersen president, Fred Seitter Jr vice president, Marie Keels secretary, Andrew Lee assistant secretary, E C Slopkins treasurer, Margaret Ranch pianist, and Gussie Williams assistant pianist.
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Luther League
Slatchew
Aly
William Otersen
Presija
America
Ersen
Fred Seitter, Jr
Martie Keels
Andrew Lee
E. C. Slopkins
Miss Margaret Ranch
Gussie Williams
Regular Evening Services Return at Andrew's Presbyterian
Andrew's Presbyterian Church resumes its regular fall schedule with nightly services starting tomorrow at 8 o'clock. Special music by a full double quartet is planned, and Dr. McLure will continue morning sermons on Ezekiel as they relate to current events. Tomorrow's discussion focuses on World War outcomes with emphasis on Palestine, the Promised Land, and God's Ancient People.
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Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Rio
Mclure
Ezekiel
Palestine
Promised Land
Rally Services Tomorrow at Immanuel Presbyterian
Immanuel Presbyterian calls all old and Sunday school members to assemble tomorrow afternoon for rally day exercises. The event aims to reengage members who left during summer and kick off fall and winter activities with a large expected attendance.
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Immanuel Presbyterian
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Concert Postponed by Whitbex-West Orchestra
The Whitbex-West orchestra did not perform at Cornelius Harnett School last night. A telegram from Goldsboro said the group would play at the Wayne Route Fair instead, and travel delays prevented the engagement here.
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Whitbex-West Orchestra
Shebh
Corneliius Harnett School
Liberty Bond Appeal Prompts Public Support
A local message urges citizens to back the national effort by purchasing Liberty Bonds. Officials emphasize civic duty and the impact of every contribution on wartime needs and victory.
Messengers Raise One Hundred Dollars for Aid Society
The National Special Aid Society reports a total of 100 dollars raised during the week ending October 9 by black messengers across districts Angora to Q. Donations include from Brooklyn and Garden City groups, with individual gifts ranging from fractions of a dollar to several dollars. The funds support ongoing society work.
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National Special Aid Society
Angora
Weathers
Burkheimer
Willams
Bure
Nutt
Symmes
Blanton
Harrill
Lorenzo
Bannerman
Hall
Bullock
Toop
Alderman
Craft
Fore
W. L. Hellen
Whitney
Mis. Williams
Weathersbee
Kelly
Payne
Parker
Winoca
A. S. Williams
McCarley
Carolina Heights
Hinton
Harper
Fletcher
Outlaw
Mac Davis
Fales
Burnett
Orrell
Miss Burnett
Kohler
Hatch
Morriss
Hamilton
Henry
Taylor
Sikes
Jackson
Moore
Swann
Thomas
Cameron
Weaver
Anderson
Greenfield
Whitted
Bradshaw
Clemons
Savage
Goodwin
Shepard
Bullard
West
Delgado School
Garden City
Barber
Brooklyn
Kathleen Linden
Edwin Borden
Charles E. Johnson
Foy
Bunting
Bankers Predict Big Dane Bond Drive for Liberty Loan
Local bankers optimistic about a second Liberty Bond campaign to fund world war efforts. Scouts under Onis B. Hinnant have mobilized city displays, urging Wilmington and New Hanover county residents to buy bonds before the month ends to support democracy and ally nations.
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Liberty
Uncle Sam
Wilmington
New Hanover County
George
France
Belgium
Boy Scouts
Onis B. Hinnant
Goddess of Liberty
Tommy Atkins
Haig
Citizens urged to give pennies to Black Messenger fund
The appeal asks Wilmington residents to donate pennies totaling over $1,300 in six months. Citizens are urged to deny themselves coins and save them for the Black Messenger on her weekly errand, promising soldiers will notice the loss if gifts stop.
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Wilmington
Columbus Day Observed by Local Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus lodge held a Columbus Day event at their hall with Rev. Father Winkler delivering a speech on the Life of Columbus. Music featured soloists D A Lockjaw and Annie Banks, with George P. Galvin presiding and the crowd singing America and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Father Winkler
Lodge
Knights of Columbus
America
Postponed Food Week in County Campaign
County Food Administrator J. G. McCormick and State Food Administrator Henry A. Page announce postponement of the food campaign week from October 20 28 to October 27 November 4 to enlist housewives in saving foodstuffs for allied countries. McCormick has yet to finalize full committees but plans are advancing.
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J. G. McCormick
County Council of Defense
Henry A. Page
McCormick
Germany Offers Potatoes to Denmark
Copenhagen October 13 Germany has offered to supply a quantity of potatoes to Denmark in exchange for Danish goods Germany will expect Denmark to provide items Germany needs according to the exchange proposal.
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Germany
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
Endeavor Society Elects Officers and Plans Pledge Drive
The All-South Union of the Christian Endeavor Society met at the First Presbyterian Church with a large attendance. Officers elected were Geo L. Mitchell president C T McKeithan vice president Jeanette Buck secretary and Carrie Newkirk treasurer installed by Rev A D McClure. Members will attend a district meeting at Clarkton and a Junior meeting was held at the First church. The pledge aims to enlist 1 000 000 signatures urging service for country during war including food production thrift Red Cross relief and prayers for servicemen.
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Geo l L. Mitchell
C. T. McKeithan
Jeanette Buck
Carrie Newkirk
A. D. McClure
Clarkton
Taylor
Christian Endeavor Society
America
Red Cross
North Carolina Afternoon Newspapers Meet in Raleigh
The North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers holds its semi annual meeting at the Bland Hotel in Raleigh tonight at 8 o clock. President J L Horne Jr of the Rocky Mount Telegram presides and officers for the coming year will be elected. The program features talks on cooperative advertising newsprint and various association topics with reports from officers and committees.
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Dispatch
Raleigh
North Carolina Association of
Bland Hotel
J. L Horne, Jr
Rocky Mount Telegram
Association
Horne
J. F. Hurley
Salisbury Post
W. E. Lawson
Wilmington Dispatch
P. T. Way
Henderson Dispatch
John D. Gold
Wilson Times
W. W. Weaver
E. J. Hale
J. B. Sherrill
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William Otterson
Rally Services
Smithform-A-Truck
Wilmington Motor Co., Inc
Dock Street
Thones
Robert G. Barr
Chestnut Street
the American Bank and Trust Co
Home Savings Bank
The
Murchison National Bank
Peoples Savings Bank
Wilmington Savings and Trust Co
Aduaeso
Wyatt A. Taylor
Columbia, S. C
All-South Union
Christian Endeavorers
Endeavor Society
OTATE
Sloan
Sloans
Miss Alma Brown
Royal Theatre
Andler Bidg
New York
Lory
C.W. PolongtCo
Brey
H. J. Culclassid
Front Street
EdFuchs & Co
Front St
T. F. Wood
Princess St
A. Sui
Angel Food
Warren’s
A.D. Cashwell
Miles W. Maloney
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