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1ST CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO NOTE BIRTHDAY TODAY Today the First Christian Church ,, and Ann streets, will observe 1 ' sec0nd anniversary of the % church building, and the 39th D ;,.»rsary of the church in Wil ata,vc " in2ton. The congregation was organized M :ch 31. 1907, in a building lo N.jd 0n the south side of Fourth c“eft between Princess and fL'iiut streets. T0day also is the eighth anni arv of the Rev. James T. I*'son’s service with the church. L-f came to Wilmington April 1, L while the congregation was ^shipping in a building at 30S .I street. The church remained . this location for about five 3fa4. On March 10, 1942, the pres et' building was started. Septem b'er j 1942. the church moved from Ann street and met for five months in the Seventh Day Advent building on Ninth street. Meetings hecan in ,he Sunday School sec ti0„ j.f the new building February 1 1943. Services today will be conduct j at li a.nr. and 8 p.m. The morn i„ service will open with an irgsn prelude, “Easter Prelude,” bv Morrison, followed by the pro cessional hymn, “Christ the Lord jj Risen Today.” Other music to be hear® today includes an anthem, “To the Place (t--e Mary Weeping,” by Baines: Jgan offertory, “Hosanna,” by Hopkins: “Christ is Risen,” by Sheppard. The Rev. Lawson will speak on „The Assurance of Immortality.” The service will close with “March Triumphant,” an organ wtlpde. trench Aviation Cadet Decorated At U. N. C. CHAPEL HILL, March 31.—(#)— ;avy preflight School Cadets tum id out for a full regimental re ,jW today honoring a French avi Ition cadet who received his coun ts highest military award, and (’receive the commandant's war lond pennant awarded the school or war bond purchases. Receiving the French medal mil taire for bravery in action against he enemy was Cadet Leonard Er nine. who is in training at the ireflight school. Vice Admiral L. renard, chief of the French naval nission, pinned the decoration on he cadet's blouse. The medal militaire is the high si decoration awarded to non rcnmissioned personnel of the tench armed forces. -V METHOD WAS CHANGER Use of large amounts of carbon Jack in tire treads was introduced t 1912 to give wearing quality, nstead of pigmenting them with inc oxide, the method used until bat time. ! Observes Seco nd Anniversary congregation of the First Christian Church t oday will observe the second anniversary of the new building, at Third and Ann streets, built at a cost of $10,000. Shown above, left to right, are the Rev. James Lawson, minister; Mrs. Louis E. Keith, organist; first row of choir, Mrs. Kenneth Johnson, Mrs. 2anicl* Mrs- Fr?nk Fagan, Mrs. Harry Griffin, Miss Azalene Southerland, director. Second row, Miss Ruth Ingram, Miss Helen Huband, and Miss Esther Ricks. Third row, George B. Canady, Paul T. Marshburn, and Louis E. Keith. _ VICTORY GARDEN APPEAL RENEWED The New Hanover Office of Ci vilian Defense renewed its appeal yesterday for Wilmingtonians to plant Victory gardens. “Our government,” officials said, “is encouraging the planting of gardens by every family this year because it is known that the armed forces will cause a heavier drain on dwindling food supplies this year than in the past.” Local encouragement in garden planting is likewise being given by County Agent R. W. Galphin and Home Demonstration Agent Ann Mason. Those desiring information about gardening are asked to call the OCD office in the Odd Fellows building, dial 21453. -V Mrs. Sneeden Returns From Raleigh Course Mrs. Helen Sneeden, case work supervisor for the New Hanover County welfare department has re turned after spending two days in Raleigh at' a special course sponsored by the State Board of Public Welfare on problems re lating to her work. Subjects considered were 1945 social legislation, resources avail able for returning veterans, essen tial material in keeping case serv ice records, and psychiatric serv ice offered by the State hospitals. Mrs. Sneeden appeared on the program to discuss mechanics enabling case worker to check his own work. -V A small area around Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, supplies 85 per cent of the world’s nickel. - -\ OBITUARI E S MRS. ALLIE J. HAMILTON Mrs. Allie J. Hamilton, 57, died at 9 a. m. yesterday at her home at 423 Carolina avenue, Sunset Park, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday from the late residence by the Rev. O. K. Ingram, Meth odist minister. Burial will be in the Atkinson cemetery. Survivors are her husband, T. D. Hamilton, of Sunset Park; twc sons, M. W. Johnson, of Atkinson, and George R. Johnson, U. S. Army, stationed at Camp Wheeler. Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. E. Gt Patterson of the home, and Mrs. Billie Bowers, also of Sunset Park; two step-sons, A. J. Johnson oi Magnolia, and Henry Lee Johnson of Rocky Mount; two sisters, Mrs Atwood Johnson, of Rose Hill; anc Mrs. Bertha Mallard, of Atlanta" five brothers, W. R. Peterson Winter Park; E. R. Peterson Hampton, Va.; Roy T. Peterson Washington, N. C.; Marsden C Peterson of Arlington, Va., anc M. R. Peterson of Atkinson; anc four grandchildren. TAUV 1*7 PTTRTOM Funeral services for John W Burton, 79, of Jacksonville, whc died Friday night at 11:30 o’clock of a heart attack, following an ill ness of several days, will be helc Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the home in Jacksonville Burial will follow in the Jackson ville cemetery. Survivors include his widow Lee Cutchen Burton: one daughter Martha Burton and one brother. N. A. Burton, of Jacksonville. Mr. Burton was clerk of Onslovt county court for eight years, chair man of the board of education for two terms, chairman of the countj commissioners for two terms, state representative and president oi the Bank of Onslow for 25 years. MRS. ESSIE G. FLOWERS Mrs. Essie G. Flowers, of 624 N. 4th St., died Saturday afternoon at her home after a lingering illness In addition to her husband, O. B. Flowers, Sr., she is survived by five daughters, Misses Frances Gertrude, Marie, Jessie Lee. Hil da Mae Flowers, and Mrs. W. L. Russo, all of Wilmington; two sons, O. B. Flowers, Jr., of Wilmington, and Leroy Flowers, United States Navy; two sisters, Mrs. J. E Hughes, of this city, and Mrs. S. A. Phillips, Washington, D. C.; three brothers, W. C.. F. D., anc G. H. Grimstead, all of Wilming ton. Funeral arrangements will be an nounced later by Andrews mortu ary. MRS. W. P. COOK TABOR CITY," March 31—Mrs W. P. Cook of the Aynor sectioi of Horry county, S. C., died ii McCleod's infirmary i- Floi ence, S. C., Friday night afier : short illness. Funeral services wil be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Re hoboth Baptist church, with th Rev. A. R. Soles officiating Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Gracie Brown and Mrs. Bertha Johnson of Ay nor; two sons, Samuel and Gab riel of Gallivants Ferry; Three sis ters, Mrs. C. Rackley, of Loris, Mrs. Lottie Murrow of Gallivants Ferry and Mrs. Henrietta Campbell of Mullins; two brothers, Lafayet te and Wiley Edwards of Aynor. WILLIAM P. LARKIN NEW YORK, March 31— <A>> - William P. Larkin, vice president of the Crowell-Collier Publishini company and president of P. R Collier & Son corporation, a sub sidiary, died unexpectedly today. The subsidiary firm publishes Harvard Classics, The National En cylopedia, and other publications A native of Ir,eland, Larkin came to the United States in 1898 anc entered the publishing business after a brief career as a lawyer Before joining the Crowell-Colliei concern, he was connected succes sively with D. Appleton company Century company, and P. F. Collies & Son, former publishers of Col lier’s. JOHN C. O'CONNELL NEW YORK, March 31.—(A>) John C O’Connell, 74, veteras newspaperman who was ones managing editor of t> Mobili (Ala.) Register and the Montgom ery (Ala.) Advertiser, and whi later served 19 years on the Ne\ York Times, died today at Fiftf Avenue hospital. Born in Liverpool, England O’Connell had worked on the tele graph desk and the reserve news department of The Times. He tired in January, 1944. He was wa: correspondent for the New Yor Sun and New York Herald drfln the Spanish-American war -V KESSELRING NAMED WEST FRONT CHIEF WITH THE U. S. NINTH ARMY, March 28—(Delayed)— ffl —Field Marshal Albert Kesselring became German commander in chief in the west after Field Marshal Karl von Rundstedt told Hitler further resistance was hopeless and thal peace should be made at any price, according to informatior now available here. This account adds: Hitler decided • to place vor Rundstedt under arrest immedi ately after the commander sail the German armies no longer wer capable of putting up an organize! defense. The appointment of Kesselrin; came as a compromise betweei 1 Gestapo Chief Heinrich Himmler • who wanted Field Marshal Walthe 1 von Model, as commander, am L the army command, which hai ■ refused to consider von Model. - Kesselring arrived at his nev ■ command with a complete S! (Elite Guard) staff, but it was no known whether they were then to help him or to watch him. -V Civil Service Group Calls For More Nurse. The Civil Service Commissio is launching a new drive to obtai about 2,000 nurses for essential wa service in Veterans Administra tion hospitals and other Federa hospitals, it was announced las night. It was pointed out that civilia nurses also are needed in Arm hospitals to replace Army nurse who have gone overseas, and i U S. Public Health Service ho: pitals to care for war casualtie of the Coast Guard, the Merchar Marine, the Army Engineer Corps and the Army Transport Servici it was emphasized. It was explained that the com mission’s new folder describes th advantages for nurses in the Ve' erans Administration hospitals. A nurses who may b^. available hav been asked to write the Civil Sen ice Commission, Washington, 2: D. C., for a copy of the folde “Serve Those Who Served.” -V ENGINEERS TO MEET The Wilmington Engineers clue will meet at the Friendly cafeteria Wednesday night at t>: 30 o’clock. Representatives of the Ethyl - Dow Chemical company will be in charge of the program, whose theme will be “What Is High Octane Gaso line?’’ A motion picture will be shown. City Briefs OFFICE CLOSED J. B. Parvin, driver’s license examiner for the State High way Patrol, announced yester day that the examiner’s office on North Third street would be closed until further notice. He has been ordered to report for military service. RABIES CLINICS Rabies vaccination clinics within the City will begin next Saturday, Dr. A. H. Elliot, city-county health officer, an nounced yesterday. Bill Las siter, 1910 Nun street, who has served for the past few years, again will be rabies inspector. A complete schedule will be announced later. Dr. Elliot said. MEETING Marvin Watkins, of the Vet eran’s Service office at Vet erans’ hospital, Fayetteville, will meet with the ladies of the American Legion service center at 3 o’clock Tuesday in the American Legion home. I REGISTRATION The registration of pupils who intend to enter St. Mary’s Catholic school in September will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 7. St. Mary’s preschool clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p. m. Thurs day, April 12. All prospective first grade pupils should be registered prior to the clinic date. VISITING PARENTS Phyllis Haar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Haar, 205 North Fourth street, is spend ing the Easter holidays with her parents. She is a student at Coker College, Hartsville, S. C. BURNEY TO SPEAK Judge John J. Burney, of Wil mington, will speak at 3 o'clock Sunday, April 22, at Ebenezer Baptist church, under the spon sorshi pof the church Brother hood. CLUB TO MEET The Cape Fear Navy Moth ers club will hold its monthly meeting at 8 o’clock Tuesday night at the American Legion home, Third and Dock streets. Final plans will be made for Tag Day to be held on Satur day, April 7. L - MORAVIANS STAGE SERVICES TODAY WINSTCN-SALEM, March 31—h? —Cloudy April skies win-look down upon the 173rd Moravian Easter Sunrise Services here tomorrow, but despite weather predictions and war-born transportation prob lems thousands of celebrants wil assemble for the event. Gathered about the grave of Wil liam Burkhead, an Englishman and the first person to die in ole Salem, the throngs will hear the traditional liturgy as Bishop Ken neth Pfohl of Winston-Salem, di rects the services in “God’s Acre,’ the oldest section of the graveyard But prior to this impressive cli max to the Easter celebrat.ion, the great 300-piece band, composed o boys and girls playing along wit] their fathers and grandfathers, wil be heard beginning at 2 a.m. Sur day. The mammoth ensemble, -ii vided into several units, will tou the city, playing at various stree intersections, signaling the ap proach of the Easter services. The bishop will appear at 6 a.rr on the portico of the home chure and announce, “The Lord is-risen, and the ihrong will say: “He i risen, iiiuteu. Through the aisles of ancient ce dars the great concourse will pass to the Moravian graveyard, and on to "God’s Acre.” The Sabbath Love Feast was held on Good Friday, and tonight an other preliminary, the presentation of "The Seven Last Words of Christ,” was heard at the home church, directed by James Christ ian Prohl, son of Bishop Pfohl, and Davidson college music director. Spring flowers will be placed on evgry grave in the old burial ground, where the markers are all alike, mute evidence of the origin of the sacred appellation "The city of the equal dead.” -V Every 40 minutes a murder is committed in the United States. Fiber, Textile Groups To Meet At N. C. State RALEIGH, March 31 —to- Re gional meetings of the industrial fiber society and the textile Re search institute will be held at N. C. State college next Friday and Saturday, Dean Malcom E. Camp bell of the college school of textiles announced today. 1 The Industrial Fiber Society, composed of leading physicists and chemical technologists, wil met Friday, with President Johr . P. Elting of Charlotte presiding Attendance with ODT regulations Speakers will include Dr. Johr ■ C. Whitwell, associate professor oi chemical engineering at Princetor University; Lieut. Col. S. J. Ken nedy of the Washington, D. _C., quartermaster depot. Dr. H. Hind man, research assistant in the Slater Memorial Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Xechno. logy; and Col. J. W. Harrelson, chancellor of state college. -V Chemists developed an explosive called pentaervthritetetranitrate. Do You Suffer From Arthritis And Rheumatism? You can get quick and steady relief by using D. M. C. 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