Local Notices and Community News in Monroe Journal
Local brief items include church sermons by Rev. Wray and Rev. Williams, travel and social notes on the Goodale and Funderburk families, farm and Woman’s Institute events at Marshville and Waxhaw, Indian relic finds, Navy League recruitment, a Crowell family reunion at Electric Park, marriages of Elgin Orman and Lura Funderburk and Thomas Ashcraft and Lennie Shamberger, and updates on city infrastructure and traffic laws in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armers’ Institutes
Woman's Institutes
Marshville
Waxhaw
D. H. Ralston
First Presbyterian Church of
Charlotte
Tirzah Bible Society
Walter McLelland
Monroe
Secrest Motor Co
J. S. Simpson
Benton's Cross Roads
BE. C. Snider
Olive Branch
M. D. L. Pres
D. H. Howle
Navy League of the United States
T. L. Crowell
League
Elgin Orman
David Orman
Lura Funderburk
Edmund Funderburk
Goose Creek Township
H. M. Williams
Williams
Crowell
Electric Park
Crowe
Thomas A. Ashcraft
Lennie Shamberger
Randolph County
Why the Camps Came Down South
General Gorgas defends southern camp sites for national guard and draft training. He argues milder south climate boosts soldier health, air quality curbs germs, and weather allows longer daily drill. He says southern locations yield greater training efficiency and military readiness, countering northern skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorgas
Canal
National Guard
North
South
New York World
Mason and Dixonne
Golden Gate
Maine
Florida
Arma
Journal makes good on Efird trial extra edition
The Monroe Journal earned praise for a complete extra edition reporting the Efird trial while crowds remained at the courthouse. The paper produced a full account of the proceedings swiftly, earning special commendation for its timely coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Waxhaw Enterprise
Monroe Journal
Efird
Court House
Extra Journal
Journal
Mack's Musical Review Shines at Lra el Theatre Show
A Great Clean Show at Lra el Theatre features Mack's Musical Review with a strong chorus and Maud Sheldon as prima donna. Critics praise the black comedian, fresh jokes, and a cast delivering uproarious laughter, with two final performances on July 20 and 21, plus a vaudeville schedule and a popular film “Birth of a Nation” starring Henry B. Walthall and Mary Charleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Puctry House
Lrael Theatre
Biack
Maud Sheldon
Henry B. Walthall
Mary Charleson
Surprise Party Honors Master John Wray At Night Event
A youthful gathering hosted a surprise party for Master John Wray with punch by Misses Helen and Lucy Wray. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments. Out of town guest Miss Blanche Harrell from Chester attended. Misses Catherine Shute and Guerard Stack traveled to Lincolnton and Burnsville. Annie Louise Gelzer, formerly with Mrs. J. D. Warren, plans to return to Orangeburg. Mrs. T. P. Murry and her children of Walterboro visit Mrs. J. D. Warren. Miss Mary Powell of Virginia is visiting her sister Mrs. B. V. Chamblee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wray
Punch
Helen
Lucy Wray
Blanche Harrell
Chester
Catherine Shute
Guerard Stack
Lincolnton
Burnsville
Annie Louise Gelzer
J. D. Warren
Orangeburg
SIKES REPAIR SHOP OFFERS RUBBER TIRES AND BLACKSMITH WORK
The shop advertises rubber tire fitting and general repair of buggies and wagons by expert blacksmiths. Machinery is electric powered for quick turnaround. Bring your buggy or wagon to Sikes for new shoes by Paul Stegall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Stegall
Camp Greene to Receive Largest Lumber Order for All Wood City
The North Carolina pine emergency bureau in Washington has placed a massive lumber order with A Collins of Charlotte for Camp Greene. The project aims to build a complete all wood city of over six hundred people, with headquarters set at the Black home and the old Dowd home. Consolidated Engineering Company officials Cummins and Elkerkin will open a local office and plan to hire thousands, including stenographers, clerks, carpenters, plumbers, and laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amp Greene Wi
Himense
Camp Greene
A. Collins
Charlotte
Colina
North Carolina Pine Emergency Bureau
Washington
Collins
Baltimore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vann Funderburk
John A. Wray
Shiloh
J. C. Williams
Brief School
R. T. Goodale
Camden
W. M. Gordon
Beatrice Fairley
Rachel Howie
Rockingan
Oscar A.hamilton
O. C. Hamilton
Greensboro
Hamilton
University
Hemingway School
Wilmington
Randolph Redfearn
W. T. Pounds
Gainesville
Fla
Walter Pressley
Roanoke
Mary Lee Crowell
Roxboro
J. C. Lin
W. H. Terrell
E. T. Cobert
Leads
W. J. Rudge
Jewelers
Wrightsville Beach
Greensboro News
Social
Sikes
Sikes' Reik Shop
Scott's
Union Drug Co
English Drug Co
Mr, Farmer
the Union Drug Co
W. P. Plyler
Mt. Prospect
N. C
McCall Jewelry Co
A. R. Holmes
Crinson
Scottt
Pittsburg
Telegraph
Boston Transcript
Albert Rodeman
Strouse & Bros
Lee & Lee Co
North Carolina
Bank of Union
the Welcome Bank
W.S. Blakeney
R. G. Laney
Griffin
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