Construction to Begin on Proposed Wilmington Trolley Route
The Tidewater Power Company announces roadbed preparation for trolley tracking from the gunset line terminal to the shipyard gates will start tomorrow. About 6,000 workers will be employed across four tracks at the yard, boosting Wilmington’s population and prompting housing and boarding needs as ships are built for a government contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunset Line
Tidewater Power Company
R. A. Burnett
Ralph Starrett
Te Carolina Shipbuilding Company
Starrett
Wilmington
James H. Cowan
The
Dispatch
Washington
Cowan
Lerete Yard
Kidder Mill
Central Boulevard
Sunset Park
Tyler Street
Fort Fisher
Hon. Rewland
H. Dyer
Connel
Onal
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Picot Corporation
Dyer
Tidewater
Boys League Meeting with Vocal Solo by Miss Rehder
The Boys League holds an afternoon meeting from 5 to 8 45 with General Secretary J B Fluntington of the YMCA as speaker. A feature of the program is a vocal solo by Miss Maria Rehder. All boys are invited as association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehder
J. B. Fluntington
Boys’ League
Maria Rehder
Colored Women Fail to Appear in Court for Vagrancy
In Retforders court yesterday two of numerous women charged with vagrancy appeared while others were absent. Bessie Tally Gladys Livingstone Helen Wooten and others faced bonds forfeiture as Sheriff Harker called roll. One defendant ill and treated. another convicted colored woman Hattie Simpson chose a $50 fine or 30 days on the farm with appeal noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harker
Sherrf
Henry Horne
Harker
Gladys Livingstone
Helen Wooten
Robbie Niece
Bobbie
Joe Malone
Lena Lee
Lucile Raymond
Eva Martin
Dick Ward
Attorney King
Burton
King
Enfort
Bianche Floyd
Ethel Coley
Helen Hart
Bartefi
Leroy Huffham
Huffham
Craig
Jane
James FE. Hall
Avent McMillan
J. E. Southerland
Hattie Simpson
Brooke G. Empie
Bond
Superior Court
Celebrate Ninety-Ninth Anniversary of Odd Fellowship
The ninety ninth anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America will be celebrated by local lodge members and Daughters of Rebekah on Friday night at Odd Fellows Hall. Officers for the occasion include H O Craig past grand B H Marshall noble grand D W LeGwyn R S to N G C W Craig L S to N G W H Baden vice grand P Herth er R S to W G H E Welton L to V G W C Smith secretary John C Silva treasurer R R Johnson warden W G T Keen conductor B E Craig outer guard D F Barnes inner guard E T Hancock A S S T Blackham L S Thomas J Hill chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship In America
Daughters of Rebekah
Odd Fellows’ Hall
H. O. Craig
B. H. Marshall
D. W. LeGwyn
N. G
C. W Craig
W H. Baden
P. Herthoher
W. G
H. BE. Welton
V. G
W. C. Smith
John C. Silva
R. R. Johnson
W. G. T. Keen
BE. D. Craig
D. F. Barnes
E. T. Hancock
T. Blackham
S. Thomas J.hill
Liberty Loan Drive Urges Public to Buy Bonds for War Effort
New Hanover county raises four hundred thousand dollars in third issue Liberty Loan bonds as McAdoo campaign opens. central committee pleads for greater local investment and flags to accompany purchases. Standard Oil to place a $25,000 bond order. hope to oversubscribe allotment. local social events and visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hanover County
Central Committee
Standard Oil Company
S. H. Kress Company
Bill Hohenzollern
Academy of Music
Central
Hapsburgs
Poll tax deadline stressed for Democrats in Tarhelia country
Telegram to Thomas B. Cooper from T. D. Warren urges Democrats to pay poll tax by May 1 to secure voting rights. Warren warns Republicans are mobilizing nationwide and warns party members to stay vigilant, voting readiness and tax compliance emphasized amid political tensions in Wilmington and New Bern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarhelia
Thomas B. Cooper
Democratic Executive Committee
T. D. Warren
Cooper
Warren
Wilmington
New Bern
Institute Plans Weeklong B Y P U Institute at First Baptist
The City Baptist Young People's Union starts a weeklong program today with a 3:30 p m session at First Baptist Church. Arthur Flake and J D Moore headline the institute, guiding junior and senior classes each day and evening. All city youth are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
City Baptist Young People’s Union
Arthur Flake
J. D. Moore
Important Meeting Of Wilmington Citizens
A mass meeting of Wilmington business and professional men with city and county officials is scheduled for Tuesday at 9:30 AM at the Court House. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, the gathering aims to plan and quickly implement measures for the city’s new development projects and economic expansion. All citizens are urged to attend promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Court House
Chamber of Commerce and
Rotary Club
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Sunset Terminal
Odd Fellows
Standard Oil
M. W. Smith
Warsaw
Southport
Smith
W. A. Spencer
Route 1
W. D. Malpass
Master James
Scott's Hill
A. Plate
Winnabow
R. L. Squires
Acme
Institute
First Baptist
Opes
the Bao.co
I. Shrier & Sons
Princess Sts
Wilmington, N. C
Our Millinery Department
Milan
Panama
Georgette
U. S
J. H. Rehder & Company
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