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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1916
Page
7
Naomi Sutton and students collect funds for a new flag and repairs while “Uncle Remus” entertains at Hemenway School. Colonel Olds speakers on Cherokee history as classes show no tardies banners. grade reorganizations will move seventh and eighth grades to balance overcrowding.
A school note from Isaac Bear School reports visits by Jack McCarley Edwin Metts and c Fred Olds, praise for entertaining stories and hopes he visits Wilmington. Mr Hinnant has visited twice, Lincome praised, and plant and win box improvements noted. Students anticipate sports Monday and look to their records.
Evelyn Harriss, Caroline Bear, Lina McEachern and May Belle Carroll are listed in connection with Union School, reflecting they hold notable roles or recognition within the institution.
Pupils express keen interest in the upcoming Corn Show in November with prizes. A student in Eighth grade demonstrated a prism showing colors and discussed primary and secondary colors and color complements. The class nears the end of its first school month with preparations for monthly tests and hopes for good reports.
Olive Brown and Howard Pinner lead the William Hooper School report noting no tardies in eight grades and a new third grade to ease crowding. Flower boxes restored brighten rooms as pupils anticipate Halloween activities and welcome Col. Fred A. Olds of Raleigh and visitors Miss Sue McQueen Mrs Henry McMillan Mrs Clyde Lassiter and Mrs Richard Price. London news reports a Paddington woman dies after swallowing a plate of false teeth at supper.
Flossie Dell Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Kelly died October 20 at James Walker Memorial Hospital after three weeks illness. Survived by parents four sisters Elgin Amy Winona Marie and three brothers Alton Colon Rozelle. Burial at family ground following 4 pm Saturday with Rev Watson officiating. A Friend notes her hopeful disposition and quiet passing, and offers religious reflections on heaven.
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