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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1924
Page
4
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The piece reflects on common superstitions seen in wedding customs and everyday habits, noting both conscious and unconscious beliefs. It argues many people follow superstitions with no awareness and questions what Halloween or weddings would be without them, while praising harmless beliefs that bring joy.
The Omaha World Herald notes a Philadelphia judge bonded a father for spanking his 19 year old daughter to keep the peace. It argues legal action unlikely and warns that a teen would no longer be safely spankable, suggesting welfare or placing her with a prospective husband as options.
A Wilmington Dispatch report urges motorists to avoid ruts and drive gently to reduce road wear. The piece cites the Carolina Motorist stance in Greensboro on how considerate driving, not just road tax, helps preserve sand clay and earth roads awaiting highway crews.
The Rev. F Swindell Love presides with Sunday school at 9745 and services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rally Day programs in Sunday School urged for all members and guests. Includes Intermediate and Senior League, Wieman Missionary Society, Stewards, prayer meeting, and Christian Endeavor activities.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 with C O Boykin as superintendent and notes a sermon by Pastor Rev H T Wright. The items reflect a church schedule and leadership at Five Points Baptist Church.
Calvary Methodist Church announces services led by Pastor Dr I M Mercer with morning worship at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30. Sunday school at 9 45 led by A B Carroll. An orchestra program at 9 30 and Young People Union Monday evening at 7 30. Public invited to all services and events at Calvary and Barefoot and Simms Sunday schools with respective times.
West End Christian Church at West Gold Street lists Paul Southard as minister with 9 45 a m Bible School 11 a m morning worship and 730 p m evening worship all are invited. Col Goldsboro and Vance Streets John Barclay minister 945 School of Religious Education W E Stubbs director 11 a m sermon How Much 630 p m Senior Christian Endeavor 730 p m evening worship Gods Chosen 730 p m Wednesday prayer meeting.
Sunday School at 9:45 with morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7:30.
Pender St Baptist Church invites attendance at Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by B. S. Ward with services held on the first and third Sundays at the church.
No morning service. Preaching at 8 p.m. by Elder R. E. S. B. Denny with C. F. Denny, Pastor, at the corner of Green and Jackson Streets.
Free Will Baptist Church at Five Points announced with Pastor N. D. Wiggs leading Sunday School at 9 45 am taught by J Adams superintendent and a morning service at 11 am no evening service listed.
The Wilson County Court of Honor for the Boy Scouts schedules a Monday night meeting at 7 30 at the Methodist church. It features merit badges in 72 subjects for first class scouts, with trustees listed including Perry Case chair and W Richardson. Troop reports cover a hike to Winstead mill, flood damage, and field tests for advancement.
A local Boy Scouts pledge builds character and trains boys in American citizenship by participating in civic duties. The piece urges Scouts nationwide to assist in voting in the upcoming presidential election, noting low turnout in 1920 and urging greater engagement.
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