Liberty Day Observed In City Schools Promotes Bond Drive
Liberty Day celebrations were held in all city schools under the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee. Students organized patriotic programs led by high school pupils including music and readings. The events foreshadow the official start of the third Liberty Loan campaign with committee members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berty
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Woman’s Liberty Loan Committee
Liberty Loan
Malcolm Little
George Mill
Kipling
Walace West
Cornelius Harnett
B. Cooper
I. W. Solomon
Hemenway
George Peschau
W. T. Whitehead
Tnion
William Lattimer
William Hooper
Delinquent Taxpayers Urged to Pay by Tomorrow
Citizens facing publication of names must settle property taxes by close of business tomorrow at the city clerk and treasurer’s office. A long line at City Hall yesterday showed many prepared to pay, as clerks worked to process funds and avoid notoriety.
Robbery Report At Seventh And Taylor Streets
An unnamed white man said to be part of a three person party from a fishboat was held up at gunpoint by an unknown Black assailant at Seventh and Taylor streets. The victim did not report the loss and police have no description of the suspect. Two companions fled. no shots were fired.
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Seventh
Taylor Street
Taylor
Seventh Streets
Nine Boxes of Clothing Shipped for Belgium Relief
Wilmington committee reports nine large boxes of clothing sent to the Belgium Relief Commission via the American Red Cross. Six boxes were packed and shipped, three more sent today, totaling eight boxes and about 2000 pounds. Donations included men's and women's winter suits, overcoats, children's wraps, shawls, comforts, and sturdy shoes from Wilmington and Rocky Point and Castle Haynes with cooperation from Lumberton.
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Belgium Relief Commission
Wilmington Committee
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Wilmington
Broadway
New York
Belgium
France
Rocky Point
Castle Haynes
Lumberton
Housewives League
Margaret Price
Joseph Watters
Walter P. Sprunt
A. S. Williams
Jennie Murchison
Charles Bidgood
J. K. Wise
Wrightsville Beach Welcomes Planned Conventions This Summer
Wrightsville Beach anticipates a busy convention season with seven bookings already and more expected. The Junior Order and North Carolina Pine Association aim to host events in August and June respectively, while organizers expect prominent groups like the Tri State Water and Light Association and the North Carolina Bar Association to meet at local hotels and auditoriums.
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United American Mechanics
Wrightsville Beach
Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina Pine Association
Wrightsville
Charlotte
Tri-State Water and Light Association
Oceanic Hotel
North Carolina Dental Association
State Examining Board
Dentists
Oceanic
Harbor Island
State Merchants’ Association
Tarhelia
Seashore Hotel
Southern Textile Association
North Carolina Bar Association
Charles E. Hooper
Baptist Seaside Assembly
John Jeter Hurt
First Baptist Church
Wilmington Lags in YMCA Membership Campaign
Wilmington trails in the South Atlantic inter-city YMCA drive as General Secretary J. B. Huntington warns the city risks curtailing its work unless members rally. An athletic parade on Market Street drew hundreds, with Y teams competing in volleyball despite rain. Captain Mason’s team won the final game and earned 100 bonus points for the campaign.
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Wilmington
J. B. Huntington
Columbia
Charlotte
Greensboro
Durham
Market Street
Association
Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps
Market
Third Street
Chestnut
S. P. Mason
J. B. Rice
Mason
Jesse Roache
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Clothing For
Rehder& Co
Joe
Market St
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Alma Brown
Grocer
Payne Drug CO
Fifth and Red Cross Streets
Armour
Is Pere Food Insurance
Varritours
Food Administration
Domestic Science Department
Armour and Company
Chicago
R. F. Campbell
Mgr
N. C
Telephone
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