Trestle Bulkheads Under Way Across Wrightsville Sound
Work to fill 3000 feet of trestle and build bulkheads at the eastern end of the Tidewater Power Company line across Wrightsville Sound begins. A 200 foot wide fill base aims to create a roadway, with costs estimated at 8 to 10 dollars per linear foot, increasing safety and reducing maintenance. The dredge is back in service as crews prepare for an extended project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrighteville Sound
Tidewater Power Company
Wrightsville Beach
Tidewater
A. B. Skelding
MEN CALLED TO ENLIST AS Cooks Bakers and More
The Aviation Section Signal Corps United States Army lists dozens of trades for men to enlist including cooks bakers clerks machinists electricians and various skilled roles. Married men may enlist as cooks or bakers with the condition of supporting their families without government aid while in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviation
Signal Corps
United States Army
Fort. Sam Houston
Texas
Southeastern Department
Frank Barry Named Milwaukee Traffic Secretary
In Milwaukee Frank Barry serves as traffic secretary for the Merchants and Manufacturers Association under Mike Walker. The Wilmington Commercial Club alumnus is noted as an expert in the field and has proven valuable to the Milwaukee organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barry
M. & M. Association
Wilmington
Frank’ Barry
Wilmington Commercial Club
Merchants and Manufacturers
Association of
Mike Walker
Barty
Milwaukee
Las Heen Fg
Shipyard Ab Burgeoning at Wilmington Location
Reported takeover by Camp Manufacturing Company through Judge George Rountree promises start of ship mooring work next week at the old lumber site. Authorities say 406 to 500 men will be hired immediately as a large scale shipbuilding operation expands in Wilmington, with Robert Northrop of Wrights Real Estate Agency linked to the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rountree
Wilmington
Robert
Northrop
Wrights Real Estate
A. B. Skelding
Point Peter
Four Minute Men At Local Theatres Deliver War Rally Speeches
Tonight two more speakers join the war effort as Four Minute Men address audiences at Royal and Bijou theatres. Earlier coverage highlights Representative L Grayton Grant at Lumina and Captain Thomas D Meares at the Royal Theatre receiving strong applause. Saturday night speakers include Hon John D Bellanty at Royal, C B Newcombe at Bijou and Grand, with Woodus Kellum and J R Eddy at other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Grayton Grant
Thomas D. Meares
America
John D. Bellanty
Royal ‘Theatre
C. B.~newcombe
Woodus Kellum Esq
J. R. Eddy
July Police Report Highlights Arrests by Race
The July police report records 107 arrests by the department with 74 for murder suspects and 33 for other offenses. It notes a higher rate of disorderly conduct arrests among whites than blacks and discusses officers facing more trouble overall.
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Aes
Ord
County Commissioners Adopt Ferry Purchase Resolution
A letter to The Dispatch praises New Hanover County Board of Commissioners for August 1 resolution to buy the Cape Fear River ferry in cooperation with Brunswick County. It thanks Walter E. Yopp for introducing the measure and commends foresight and judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners of
New Hanover County
Cape Fear River
Brunswick County
Walter E. Yopp
Wilmington Plans Grand Military Parade and Pageant
Wilmington readies a large patriotic parade this Saturday afternoon to honor mobilized units and those already deployed. The event, led by a police platoon, features West Whitlock Band Coast Artillery Naval Reserves Drum and Bugle Corps Troop C Cavalry Engineer Troop Train Medical Corps Sudan Temple Drum Corps and Shriners, forming at the armory and marching through Market Red Cross and Orange streets. Citizens are urged to attend en masse and employers to release workers for the parade as Wilmington braces for a final gathering before many leave for camp.
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Wilmington
West Whitlock
Coast Artillery
James B. Lynch
Naval Reserves
Henry B. Peschau
Drum and Bugle Corps
Thomas Gause
Richard Claowe
Maor-Claude L. Pridgen
Sudan
Sepa Grotta
Shriners
The
Wilmington Light Infantry
Market Street
Red Cross
Market
Armory
Company of Engineers
Wilmington to Attend Hoover Food Conservation Conference
Senator W B Cooper of Wilmington received a telegram from Herbert Hoover inviting him to a Washington conference on food conservation on August 8. The meeting includes Methodist Episcopal Church South leaders and Hoover associates and is described as highly important with expected large attendance.
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Wilmington
Herbert Hoover
Washington
W. B. Cooper
Hoover
Cooper
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Washington, D. C
Senator Cooper
Photographs Wanted From Enlisted Masons
Mr Alex S Holden secretary treasurer of St J Lodge asks every enlisted Mason to provide a photograph. A likeness of each man to be placed on the walls of the Masonic Temple to honor those departing for service, abroad perhaps, and Mr Holden urges all to furnish the photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex S.holden
Alex
Holden
St. J Lodge
Masonic Temple
Mr. Holden
Citizen Edward Johnson Faces Embezzlement Charge
Edward B. Johnson of 917 Water Street was arrested by Constable John Davison on embezzlement charges tied to funds from Knights of Maccabees. Bond set at 290 dollars. preliminary hearing scheduled before Justice W A McGowan for August 15. Johnson reputedly served as Cape Fear Tent secretary treasurer. the embezzlement amount estimated around 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Johnson
Wate Street
Wilmington Compress and ‘Warehouse
John Davison
Knights” of
Maccabees
W. A. McGowan
B.S. Walldail
Johnson
Cape Fear
Office of
Justice McGowan
Boke
Jotingon
Juniors Hold Southern District Meeting in Southport
The 16th district Juniors hold their annual session in Southport today with Wilmington members attending. The program includes 11:30 am meeting, reports, committee appointments, and 2:30 pm sessions with addresses from multiple council leaders and notes of new business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southport
Wilmington
Order
Meentop
Edward Register
State ‘Council
Odeayer
L. M. Holloway
Fort
Johnson Council
Temporary improvements ordered for Carolina Beach road
County Board of Commissioners authorized a small force to mend the Carolina Beach road in temporary fashion after petitions and local driving interest. Shaitan McGirt was empowered to hire as many men as needed to repair road damage caused by recent rains due to a limited convict workforce.
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Carolina Beach Road
County Board of Commissioners
Wilmington Beach Corporation
Fanaa Nore
Shaitan McGirt
Bodies Recovered from Smiths Creek and Cape Fear
Two colored boys, Fred Morris and Willie Smith, drowned Monday afternoon. Morris’ body was found near Wright Street. Smith’s body recovered from Smiths Creek. Coroner A B Holden notified and viewed the remains. bodies turned over to parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith’s Creek
Cape Fear
Fred Morris
Willie Smith
Smith's Creek
Morris
Wright Street
Holden
General Leonard Wood to Visit Wilmington
General Leonard Wood plans a visit to Wilmington in the early part of next week likely Monday or Tuesday. Capt S M Williams, Aide de Camp to Wood, sent details to M W Jacobi, President of the Chamber of Commerce, noting the arrival around August 6 or 7 and a later telegram for the exact date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wood
Wilmington
M. W. Jacobi
Chamber of Commerce
S._M. Williams
Jacobi
M. Williams
Rally at Bolton Saturday on cattle tick eradication
Interest grows for a Bolton rally Saturday under Wilmington Chamber auspices to discuss cattle tick eradication. Dr Hartwell Robbins of the USDA and speakers from the Southern Settlement and Development Organization and Cape Fear Packing Company will address delegates and be transported by car caravan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
Wilmington
Hartwell Robbins
United States Department of Agriculture
Atlanta
Clement S. Acker
Southern Settlement and Development Organization
Baltimore
Dan T. Gray
Bureau of Animal Industry
State Department, of Agriculture
G. Herbert Smith
Cape Fear Packing Company
Mr. Case
Southern Settlement and Development Company
Cinceca
Aseumséa Ny
Cuaie
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Shipyard AB Arguredgity
Alignst
W- B. Cooper
F. Ed. Taylor
Fort Johnson
Hardy Lawnier
Jeff
Davis Council
F. A. Lord
George Washington
Council
Davis
George ‘Washington
Wilmington Savings and Trusts Company
Princess Street
North Carolina
J. H. Rehder & Co
North Fourth Street
Wood
M.W. Jacobi
Copenhagen
Annette Kellerman
Annette Kellermans
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