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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1918

Page

8

Captain Tate Moore Dies in San Diego Camp Kearny

Captain Tate Moore a Wilmington physician and Tulane graduate died at Camp Kearny San Diego California last night. He was 32 and survived by his wife Mrs Moore. He served as a captain after enlisting last August and was beloved in Wilmington for his ear nose and throat practice and athletic interests. He will be interred in Bolivar Tennessee.

H. Tate Moore Edward Jenner Wood Captain Moore Tate Moore Wilmington Camp Kearney San Diego Cal Tennessee Bolivar Carolina Moore Tulane University New Orleans Touro Infirmary Oglethorpe

Civil Service Exams Open for Government Positions in City

Civil Service Commission announces examinations in government posts with dates through May 14. Applications may be filed for many roles by May 7 and openings include engineers, map specialists, photographers, and clerks with salaries ranging from 360 to 3 900 dollars annually, plus per diem rates.

Civil Service Commission Washington

Negro escapes stockade mystery grips Wilmington police

Andrew Patterson a 30 year old Black man escaped from Wilmington's stockade and later vanished from a locked guardhouse cell. Police and stockade officials searched the building and basement but found no trace as authorities consider a second breakout. Patterson had previously served time for larceny and was due for a court hearing when he disappeared.

Wilmington Andrew Patterson H. Mack Godwin Patterson Twelfth Red Cross Godwin Recorder’s Court Police Department A&i Andrew Twelfth Streets

Red Cross Luncheon Campaign Conference Speakers Named

Tomorrow's noon Red Cross campaign luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce will feature Wilkes Wamboldt campaign director Herbert V Carson volunteer director of the speakers campaign Willis J Milner Jr director of publicity for the Southern division and Dr Esther Clayson Lovejoy recent repatriate worker in France Rev Thomas P Noe will preside and introduce the speakers. The Wilmington chapter shows keen interest as groundwork begins.

Wilkes Wamboldt Herbert V. Carson Willis J. Milner, Jr Bureau of Publicity Esther Clayson Lovejoy France Chamber of Commerce Thomas P. Noe American Red ‘Cross Society Wilmington

Union School Building Condemned Amid Bond Debate

The Board of Education deplored the Union school building condition and lack of funds. It discussed a $250,000 bond issue, a 10 mill tax levy, resignations of two board members, and appointments to fill vacancies as it warned the Union site may close after the term without funds.

J. A. Taylor Hemenway John D. Bellamy, Jr J. B. Sidbury J. W. Grainger, Jr Board of Education Court House Bessie Koonce Marie Morris Wilmington New Hanover County Cooper Union School Solomon

Family Reunion Among Schnibben Sons at Home

Fire Chief and Mrs Charles Schnibben hosted a reunion at their home as three sons visited. Sergeant John Schnibben returned to Camp Seydon for duties. Mrs Charlék Schnibben went back to Chicago. Sergeant L R Schnibben of the 105 Engineers, also at Camp Sevier, remains on duty nearby.

Charles Schnibben John Schnibben Mobile Ordnancee Repair Shop Camp Seydon Charlék* Schnibben Chicago L. R. Schnibben Engineers Camp Sevier

Semi-Annual Convention Of North Carolina Papers On Saturday

The North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers will hold its semi annual convention at the Guilford Hotel Greensboro on Saturday night April 13 at 8 o clock. Editors from across the state will attend and discuss labor problems postal law and how newspapers can serve the government during wartime. The program features W W Weaver and J D Gold on labor issues and J W Rawley on circulation with other newspaper leaders presenting.joined by open discussions and a heavy attendance expected.

North Carolina Association of Guilford Hotel Greensboro W. W. Weaver Durham Sun John D. Gold Asheville Times J. B. Hurley Salisbury Post Times

Seaboard Employees to Buy Liberty Bonds Plan

A central Seaboard Air Line Railroad committee directs district groups to pool efforts for Liberty Loan bonds. E B Hunter chairs the district drive with instalment payments for staff. Posters fill shops as the road targets a two and a half billion dollar showing with rewards for top sellers and best district efforts.

Seaboard Seaboard Air Line Railroad Liberty Loan E. B. Hunter B. L. Hammer Norfolk

Rural Carriers Examination Opens to Women in War Time

The U S Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier exam for Brunswick County North Carolina to be held in Wilmington on April 26. It seeks Towncreek post office rural carrier and future rural routes. open to citizen residents of the county meeting Form No 1977 requirements. Women may apply on equal terms with men during the war, per Post Office Department request.

United States Civil Service Commission Brunswick N. C Wilmington Towncreek Washington, D. C Commission Washington Post Office Department

Navy cook trainer teaches aboard submerged submarine

Mrs. M A Wilson of Philadelphia runs training for Navy cooks and conducts classes on board a submerged submarine, highlighting naval culinary instruction in a unique setting.

M. A. Wilson Philadelphia United States Navy

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