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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-27
BRITAIN
FRENCH WARSHIPS
FLEE TO AFRICA
TO CONTINUE WAR

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Ion along the coast as soon as the
aiiers were picked out by search
lights.
Small fighter planes engaged In
igfights with the bombers and
we're seen chasing some of them
hack to sea.
Guarded official accounts Of an
ldacious British raid on German
held positions along the continental
Aastline were taken in some quar-
ts as suggesting the start Of a
ampaign of harassment to pre-
vent the Nazis from using certain
east bases for invasion Of England.
Storm Positions
The British announcement said
heavily armed shock troops sup
g0rted by fleet and royal air force
units, stormed German positions at
adlsclosed points along the coast.
They landed men who came
away with much useful informa-
aon," and official announcement
said.
The success of the foray, which
took place yesterday, was attri-
suted by military observers to its
sement of surprise.
These sources said significantly,
however, that further" raids
might be equally successful.
The party" said one naval OBJ
server, may have attacked one OF
he numerous submarine b a s
which the Germans have construc-
led in Belgium, as we did during
he last war;"
In an extraordinary World war
attack on Zeebrugge, the Belgian
port which had been in German
sands since early in the conflict,
british Admiral Sir Roger Keyes
aad two old cement-filled British
Cruisers sunk to block the canal
'0nnecting Zeebrugge and Bruges
a canal through which hastily
altogether German submarines
aad been sXarming out to $ a
'galnst the Allies.
The coastal attacks made in this
Jew wal were described only brief
by the ministry of Information.
Landings were effected at a
lumber of points and contact
made with German troops" said
ue announcement.
Casualties were inflicted n d
%ne enemy dead fell into our
LANDS. Our forces suffered no cas-
u~alties."
But the British press associa-
rOn described the exploit as signal
lug "a new phase Of aggressive
scaon," and the British N e W s
ssency, Reuters, declared that 1t
demonstrated the Germans vast
.eSponsibilities" in trying to hold
great coastline running from the
scandinavian peninsula to the
spanish frontier. 4
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ed women residents of the crown
colony's border area were moving
into urban districts.
Fighting continued beyond the
Chinese-British border here. Chi
nese charged that Japanese war
ships had shelled coastal villages
in Bias Bay.
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APPOINTED

BERLIN, June 26-[R-The Ger
man radio today carried reports
from Bordeaux that Vice Admiral
Jean Decoux, naval expert and au-
thority on Asiatic defense, has been
appointed French governor general
to Indo-China. He would replace
General George Catrauz, one-time
French foreign legion commander,
who, the radio report sa<l, has been
recalled to France.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-27
CHANNEL PROJECT
HEARING TO BE
CONDUCTED TODAY
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NSOut1AluCu IAVAu aS0 oAAC/
resolution adopted May 20 by the
committee on rivers and harbors,
House of Representatives, providing
for a review of reports on the in.
land waterway from Beaufort to the
Cape Fear river including the water.
way to Jacksonville.
Written statements may be hand
ed in at the hearing or mailed in adj
vance to the Wilmington district
army engineer office.
Oral arguments will be heard but
for the accuracy Of record, all I'M
portant facts and arguments should
be submitted in writing, as the re-
cord of the hearing will be forward
ed for consideration by the war de-
partment.
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GERMAN RADIO SAYS
BRITISH WANT TO
TALK WITH ENEMIES
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closed that Adolf Hitler, sight-see-
ing in fallen Paris, had visited the
tomb Of Napoleon whose own idea
once was to crush the British.
The Reichsfuehrer, a light brown
buster " his field uniform, entered
the hotel Des Invalides yesterday,
stood for a while in the big rotunda
gazing down at the tomb of the little
Corsican whom he admires and then
walked to a memorial tablet which
bears Napoleon's words:
Il desire that my ashes rest at the
banks of the Seine among the French
people whom / loved so dearly"
The Fuehrer visited Eiffel tower,
smiled with satisfaction at the sight
of the swastika fluttering from it's
spire, and spent considerable time in
a hall of French war trophies.
Factories Bombed
AS territorial provisions of the
German-French armistice set the
military stage for a new phase of the
war against Britain, the high com.
mand announced that several air.
ports and airplane factories in cen
trail England were bombed in the
night.
Attacks on such central England
towns as Bellingham, identified as a
Notwithstanding center, have
shown that the small island, with
its concentrated industrial centers,
is easily reachable by German Stu
kas (dive bombers) and bombers,'
observed the commentary Dienst Aus
Deutschland.
The high command also announc
ed further British raids on northern
and western Germany, contendee
that no military targets were hit
but acknowledged that at least foul
persons were killed.
Germany is increasing her air raic
precautions. A decree going into eff
feet tomorrow makes mandatory thai
the doors to all such public gather
ing places as theaters and churches
must be left unlocked.
BOATS DRIVEN OFF
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shortest e9sstsf e; country r , editor in the country; The only superlatfve Pm in:
H. Forty;on inches tan; Billy is editor, publisher, reporter and staff
OF the Onslow County News, Jacksonville, N. C. He 10
one Of only three University Of North Carolina cheer leaders awarded
Kyser, the band leader, "e" "" may
BILLY thinks that "even = country weekly ought to have some SPOT
!oCai plctufes, and to get them he uses q camera almost large enough
for him to hide behind. """'' A"1so o"o"s"
IN OF his favorfe beats ID under the trees O the courthouse
~ tu AZ mere men from town and farm assemble. Hear more news
az Inese gan sessions than anywhere else in town." Billy saws, "And
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CARD OF THANKS

We acknowledge with grateful ap.
probation the kind expressions OF
sympathy extended us in the tragic
death of our beloved son and brother.
MR.. AND MRS. J. P. BRIT
TAIN AND FAMILY.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-27

BOATS DRIVEN OFF
BERLIN. June II (Thursday).-
R)-A number of British boats, at
tempting to approach. the German
held French coast of the English
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ATKINSON PIT. A.
CONDUCTS

ATKINSON, Dec. 5.-The Atkin-
son PIT. A. held it's regular meeting
on November rs, in the school audi
forum with a large attendance. The
Rev. Mr.. Kessler conducted the de-
votional. A sacred solo was render
ed by Mr.. Brewer.
During the business session a dis
cussion was held as to which causes
the school would support this year.
1t was decided to support the Red
Cross and to sell seals for the bene-
fit of the cripples at Eastern. Plans
for a chicken dinner were completed.
Mr.. Harriet gave a report on money
spent in the school this year. After
the business session a motion pic
ture was shown. Afterwards par
ents were invited to the High school
and elementary libraries and to
laboratory to view new books and
laboratory equipment. The Eleventh
grade having the largest percentage
of parents present was presented the
cake.
Ice cream and cakes were served
in the lunch room during the regular
social hour. The next regular meet
ing will be held in the school audi.
forum on January 6 at 1870 o'clock,
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Glover,
Bride Elect, Is
Feted At Party

Mrs. Armel Rusher was hostess
at a lovely party last Monday
night when she entertained at her
home honoring Miss Hortense Clio
yer, bride-elect. The rooms were
beautifully decorated with white
bowers and upon the arrival of
the guests the hostess presented
the honoree with a white corsage.
Bridge was played throughout
the evening and prizes were award
ed to Mrs. Grace Ingram, Mrs.
Bethel Prince and Mrs. Newett Ed
wards, Jr. Following the game a
delicious salad course was served.
Guests included Miss Glover,
honoree, Mrs. Castor Greasy, Mrs.
Joe Thompson, Mrs. j. E. Ingram,
Mrs. Robert Fergus, Mrs. William
Evans, Miss Helen Mcneil, Mrs.
Sidney Glover, Mrs. Newett Ed
wards, Jr., Mrs. Ernest Edmond
son, Mrs. Grace Ingram and Mrs.
Bethel Prince.
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Sorosis Holds
Interesting
Business Meet

The North Carolina Sorosis held
its December business session yester-
day afternoon with the president,
Mrs. George L. Clendenin, presiding.
During the business discussion, re-
ports we're heard from the various
Mrs. Newton Fisher, magazine
chairman, said the North Carolina
Club woman, magazine of the ;tate
federation of women's clubs, would
feature in an early edition OF the
front cover a picture of the Christ
mas Tree at Hilton and a story ON
corning Wilmington.
Mrs. J.. D. Edwards announced
plans for the annual Christmas par
ty to be given by the club. 1t will
be held at the clubhouse On Thurs
day afternoon, December 10, and
members are privileged to bring
friends to this event. Further plans
OF the social will be announced at a
later date, she stated.
Four new members were elected
into membership of the. club, they
were: Mrs. Sidney Jones, Mrs. -. r.
Jones, Mrs. Henry Longely and Mrs.
J. c. Layton.
Mrs. J. C. Williams recommended
that the club write to the executive
board of the State Federation OF
Women's clubs before the annual
meeting, to be held in January, to
make the motion that members OF
clubs in different towns have the
privilege Of transferring their mer"-
berships when moving from one town
to another, rather than having to be
endorsed as a new member into a
federated club in that town.
Mrs. Lillian Rodgers announced
that the club is sponsoring a serbs
Of lectures to be given during jan
uary by Vivian Whitfield, now OF
Wallace, and former consul of serv-
ice in Havana, Cuba. Mr.. Whitfield
will tell of a good will tour through
the Pan-American countries. MI.
Whitfield has held posts in Mexico,
Cuba and South America. These lee
lures will be free and are being spon-
sored by the civic and inter-rela-
tionship departments of the club.
Mrs. Andrew Howell, first presl-
dent of N. C. Sorosis, called attention
to the members that on December A.
1895, Sorosis was first organized.
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c. OF
BETA SIGMA PHI
MEETS

The Chi chapter of North Caro-
lima of the Eeta Sigma Phi sorority
held its regular meeting Tuesday,
December 8, at the Cape Fear no.
tel. A brief business meeting was
conducted by the chapters presi-
dent, Miss Miriam McIntire, after
which the program chairman, Miss
Thelma johnson took charge.
The theme for discussion was In
Productions and Invitations. Very
interesting talks on these subjects
were made by Miss Frances
Coughenour, Miss Wee Wee Allen,
Miss Jane Ellen Baldwin,, and Miss
Margaret Henry.
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IGOR CORN WILL
OPEN CONCERT SERIES
HERE ON DEC. 16

The members of the Wilmington
Co : Operative Concert association
are eagerly awaiting the first OF
this seasons series, when they
they will hear Igor CORN, popular
baritone of screen, radio and con-
cert fame. CORN will appear
here on December 16, at 0:30
o'clock in the auditorium OF the
New Hanover High school, and ad-
mission will be by membership
or guest card only.
The membership cards are now
being made up and will be mailed.
anyone not receiving his card
is asked to call the secretary,
w. G.. Robertson. The secretary
has the names of several subscrlb-
ers who have moved away from
the city since subscribing, and
who are now willing to transfer
their memberships. Information
may be secured by calling 6519.
Guest cards are always available.
on a pro rata basis, for any con-
cert, for bona-fide out,of-toWn
guests of members.
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BURGAW PIT. A.
CONDUCTS MEET

BURGAW, Dec. 5-The PIT. A.,
held its regular meeting Tuesday
at 7:30 p. M, in the school audi
torium. A play, why Some Chill
dren Leave Home and Others
Don't" was presented by the Stony
Run Home Demonstration club.
Community singing of Christmas
music followed. Coffee and sand.
wiches were served in the cafe
terra.
Plans are under way for the
January meeting. Charles Duling,
program chairman, is preparing
material for an open discussion on
the subject, pathways to Matur.
ity." This discussion will be based
on data obtained by a National
Youth survey.
A prize was voted to be awarded
to the person bringing in the lar
gest number of new members at
the January meeting.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06
MUSIC CLUB WILL
I V CHRISTMAS
LUNCHEON DEC. IL

Members Of the Thursday Morn
inc Music club are again reminded
of the late of the December lunch
con meeting, December II, Thurs
dav, at 1890 o'clock in st. James
parish house. Interesting plans to
make this a most attractive occa'
sion are under way. Members are
privileged to bring guests to this
luncheon, and it is always one OF
the highlights of the club year.
Definite reservations will be received
bv telephone, and each member OF
the club will be called.
Those desiring to make early res
ervations may do so by calling Mrs.
r. B. Roberts, 1885.
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Mrs. Hacker
Entertains For
Miss Campbell
Lovely Bridge Luncheon
Given Here For December
Bride-Elect

Mrs. 7. Frank Hacker charming
Nv entertained yesterday at her home
=, Forest Hills honoring Miss Nancy
Campbell, popular bride-elect of De-
cenber IA, at a lovely bridge lunch
eon. Guests were invited for 11:3o
o'clock and bridge was played dur
ing the morning hours followed by
luncheon. Prize winners were Miss
Suzanne Hogue and Mrs. Robert c.
Cantwell, III. Miss Campbell was
presented with an attractive gift by
the hostess.
Invited guests included MISS
Campbell, honoree, Mrs. Robert Z.
Cantwell, III, Mrs. Sherwood u
lev. Miss Margaret Mayo White
Miss Peggy Moore, Miss Louise
Washburn, Miss Mary BoatWrlght,
Miss Leila Williams, Miss Eugle
Waters, Miss Margaret Bellamy'
Miss Jane LeGrand, Miss Susanna
Hogue, Miss Ellen Meade Wilson,
Mrs. Edwin ]. Farrelly, Mrs. Alex
Snead. Mrs. W. E. Todd, Mrs. w.
II. Tillery and Mrs. WllllaH'
Beery, ,Jr,
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PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred E. Little and
son, Robbie, have returned to the
city after attending the Army-Navy
game in Philadelphia and a visit
with their son, Fred, Jr., who is at
tending the U. S. Naval academy at
Annapolis.
Friends of Mrs. Donald Ray Park
er will be sorry to know that she
has been called to Savannah, Ga,
on account of the death of her
father.
Miss MAZE Whitney has returned
to the city after attending the Army
Navy game.
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Elizabethtown

ELIzABETHTOWN, Dec. s.
Miss Edna Regain, Of Swansboro,
and Miss Kathleen Regain, of Pol
louisville, spent the Thanksgiving
season at their home here.-Dr.
and Mrs. Murray Kinlaw of Penn
broke, attended the Smith-Kinlaw
wedding here last Thursday.-Miss
Lucille Fisher of Wake Forest, Wis
tied at her home here during the
latter part of the week. ,
Miss Kate Jones, of Tabor City,
spent the holidays at her home
Mrs. A. P. Bullock and children,
of Fairmont, spent Thursd;.J with
Miss Mary McLeod.-Several from
Elizabethtown attended the funeral
of j. D. Melvin in Lumberton on
Thursday afternoon.-Miss Mary
Cromartie, of C1arkton, was guest
of Miss Mary West Cromartie dur
ing the holidays.
James Clark, of Davidson,
visited his parents during the past
week-end.-Miss Marion Jordan, of
Gastonia, spent the holiday season
at her home here.-Miss Mary Lou
Use Harris and guest, Miss Ruth
Chandler, returned to Greenville
where they are students, after
spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. D. A. Harris.
Mott Blair, of Chapel Hill, visit
ed his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. S.
Blair, last week-end.-Mr. and Mrs
Howard Bum and children, Marga.
ret and Howard, Jr., spend the
weekend with Miss Mary Mcleod.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Fisher at
tended the Duke-Pitt game in Dur
ham Saturday. - Otis Bryant,
Continued on Page Seven
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DIAL 1911
ELIZABETHTOWN
ENTERTAINER
BY MRS G. W. FISHER

Dec
Members of the Wednesday o.,
tract club enjoyed a most oelirs,
full meeting at the home If \, sD'
G.. W. Fisher, "Wednesday AZ %'''
noon. The Christmas coIorv at'e''
observed attractively in the ven
rations and other party aun pvs''
ments. 'ppOnl'
Mrs. j. D.. Beatty was wirr..
high score prize and also tba ~. o.
award. Each guest was nreso o.'.so
an attractive favor from tba 'Fa
tess. Delicious refreshments n n.s'
served. Guests included Mesds "s,s
j. R. Powell, A. H. Greene W =
Ferguson, Conrad Clark, y
Clark, J.. S. Blair, N. L. TatY, a. a.
M. Clark, S. L. Thornton. ! n
Beatty and J.. M. Pringle. l.
The Business Woman's circls i.
the Baptist church held a mos m
teresting meeting at the bomo a. !,
Mrs. j. T. Lee on Monday n,,t "
A large number were in at1.n
dance and enjoyed a program a,
China and Japan which was n,
charge of Mrs. H. P. Green M,
Green and Miss bessie HarreIsn,
presented interesting articles n,
the program. Exchanging Chris
mas gifts created much merrimer,
during the social nolr.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06
BY MARIAN YOUNG .
TEA Service Staff CORRESPONDENT

NEW YORK.-Leaders of society
topflight celebrities and an i'm
pressive collection of dignitaries
of state turned out for the opening
of the Metropolitan Opera season
in a fabulous array of chinchilla,
ermine, mink and sable rare or.
chids and veritable sunbursts of
emeralds, pearls, diamonds and
sapphires.
There was a lavish sprinkling of
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06
In Fabulous Trappings, Society
Opens The Metropolitan Season

visiting foreigners to add an inter-
national flavor to the boxes, occu-
pied in the main, as usual, by such
well known opera fans as Mrs.
Cornelius Vanderbilt who hasn't
missed opening night at the opera
in more years than anybody re-
members. Mrs. Vanderbilt wore,
as always, a head-band of material
to match her gown and a dark
red velvet, three-quarters coat with
silver fox collar.
Noted Social Leaders Present
Among other distinguished
guests who heard Alexander Sved,
a new baritone. debut in Verdi's
masked Ball." which has not beer
sung at the Metropolitan in more
than two decades, we're: Mrs. Rob
ert Schey, in a velvet gown and
silver fox jacket; Mrs. C G e
Washington Kavanaugh in a white
gown embroidered with sparkling
sequins and a white fox wrap.
Mrs. Bryon C. Foy, who gets
my vote for being the most smartly
dressed woman at the opening Of
the opera, wore a full-skirted gowr
of vivid blush purple velvet with
an allover pressed leaf pattern anc
a short chinchilla jacket. She car
ried a huge muff to match the
jacket.
Chinchilla, as a matter of fact,
was headline-making news. Society
out-ermined itself in m a in.
stances, wearing the infinitely
rarer and more expensive chin
chilla. Wraps of this fur varied in
length, from Lily Pons' S n
Fights length cape to Mrs. Foy's
short, chubby jacket.
Gamma Walska, herself a former
opera star, could have skipped
rope in her necklace of huge emer.
aids and smaller diamonds. 1t was
that long.
The black lace mantilla and a
dozen variations of it covered
many a smart head. An ermine
skull cap was worn with a knee
length, casually belted Goa OF
matching fur. There were more
tiny orchids in coiffures than large
ones on shoulders.
Fashion reporters spent much
time specializing on what has hap.
pened to the slim, straight gowns
with slit skirts, recently so widely
touted. They weren't at the opera.
that much is certain. The bouffan1
line eclipsed all others.
Fabrics we're varied and interest
ing enough to make a story ir
themselves. Metal cloth cleaned
i n both gold and silver. The rustic
OF stiff taffeta seemed never to
cease from the time early arrivals
started pouring in until Mrs. Ban
derbllt arrive - done hour late
Fllmy lace, shimmering satin anc
rich, lush velvet had their places
in the impressive spectacle. An
SO did stiffened brocades and other
sumptuous upholstery-type fabrics.
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White Is Most Popular
White, both in wraps and in
gowns, dominated the scene and
was further dramatized by the lib.
eral epaulettes, a few black velvet
wraps and those in the darker
rich furs-mink and sable.
Mrs. Bradley Geist of Philadel-
phla was stunning in a pastel satin
gown with ermine muff and cape.
SO were Mrs. l.. Stuart Wins in
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06

ct. and Mrs. Harrison Williams in
a long-sleeved gown with white
crepe skirt and a bodice beautl-
fully embroidered with sparkling
pailletes. Mrs. Williams jewelry
included a short, double strand of
pearls and a matching bracelet.
These women, along with all too
few others, obviously did not think
it necessary to load themselves
down with circus plumes Of ostrich,
buckets of jewelry, enough flowers
for a table centerpiece and yards
of flounces and ruffles. They were
gracious portraits of streamlined
chic-not chi-chi chic. 5
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06
Birth Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. SCHNEIDER an
nounce the birth of a daughter,
Emily Ann, at the Marion Sprunt
annex on December 8. Mrs. Schind-
Ter is the former Miss Gertrude
Gore, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
[. Gore. of Leland.
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ST. JAMES, WILL
HOLD ELECTION OF
VESTRYMENI TODAY

The annual election of vestry-
men of st. James Episcopal parish
will be held today. Polls will be
open in the parish house from 3
until 8 o'clock.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06

The executive committee of
the Winter Park PIT. A. will
meet at 2 o'clock this after
noon at the school. All commit
tee chairmen are urged to at
tend.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06

The Wilmington Camp No. 8,
United states war veterans will
meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the
dug-out.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06

The Masonboro Home Dem
onstration club will meet We'd
nesday afternoon, December II
at 3 o'clock at the clubhouse. ALI
members are requested to bring
an inexpensive gift for the club
Christmas tree.
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WILMINGTON STAR, WILMINGTON, n. 9.
Club Clock

The Castle Haynes Service club
will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at
the clubhouse.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06
Cake And Candy Sale

The Young Peoples Service
League of St. Paul's Episcopal
church will hold a cake and candy
sale at the Grocerteria Saturday
morning.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06

The United Workers of the
Winter Park Baptist church
will hold the annual Christmas
Bazaar today, at 124 Market
street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06

The Philathea class of the
First Baptist church will meet
at the home of Mrs. Vernon
Cheek, 308 South Second street,
this evening at 8 o'clock.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06

The Rebekah Degree, I. O. o.
F. will have a Christmas party
this evening at s O'Clock at
the Odd Fellows hall. An inter-
esting Christmas program has
been arranged.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06

The Wrightsboro PIT. A.
meeting scheduled for Monday,
December 9, has been postponed
until Wednesday evening, De-
cember 10.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06

The woman's Bible class of
the First Baptist church will
meet at the home of Mrs. M. L.
Kelly, 1908 Nets avenue, Brook
wood this evening at 8 o'clock.
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Continued on Page Severn
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The Woman's Missionary So
ciety of the First Baptist
church will hold a day of pray
er for foreign missions today,
beginning at II o'clock. At this
time the Lottie Moon Christ
mas offering will be taken. All
members are urged to attend
and bring lunch.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06

The New Hanover association
for Childhood Education will
meet this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock at the Tileston school.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-06

From Ethel Vance's great novel!
Each tense moment, each fasci
mating character brought
to thrilling life!