Principles of Jmigro U Alm Most Needed in War Time
A district convention opened in the city under poor attendance due to bad weather. State and local officials spoke on patriotism and fraternal duty, stressing the Juniors role in supporting freedom, democracy, and national unity through everyday acts of kindness and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order
Oputly
Harlan
John Thomas
Loore
L. Clay
Elcoming
United States
Pooudimre
Grant
Wee
Elf
Tomas Hill
Reid
Rockingham
J. A. Meljle
Ie Norton
Veefu
Jutry
God
Liam Haneammon
W. H. Waive
North Carolina Day Observed in New Hanover Schools
Teachers in New Hanover public schools prepare for North Carolina Day on December 14 with a patriotic program under state guidelines. The outreach calls for extended patriotic activities through spring terms, including War Savings talks and county defense involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hanover
North Carolina
State Department of Education
United States
J. Y. Joyner
Washington Catlett
Council of Defense
Food and Fuel
Red Cross
War Savings
F. H. Fries
Winston
War Savings Committee
State Council of Defense
County Council of Defense
Chas. E Taylor
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Chas. E. Taylor
North Carolina Forestry Association Meets in Wilmington
A Wilmington meeting for the Eighth Annual North Carolina Forestry Association is set for January 25, 1918. The Chamber of Commerce will host sessions in its rooms with a special evening program for children planned. The theme is Conservation Through Wise Use amid wartime wood and timber demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina Forestry Association
Messrs
Hugh MacRae
J. J. Blair
R. A. Parsley
Wilmington
J.S. Holmes
Chapel Hill
N. C
Truck Growers Name Officers and Discuss Car Shortage
The Wilmington Cooperative Truck Growers Association met at Wrightsboro to consider a possible car shortage as spring movement increases. Officials expect no guaranteed shortage, noting Coast Line usage is limited for military supplies. A shippers and facilities committee was appointed with Z W Whitehead as chair and J O Brown reelected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Wilmington Co-Operative Truck Growers’ Association
Wrightsboro
Coast Line
Z. W. Whitehead
John R. Morris
Acorn
W. C. Montgomery
Masonboro
W. D. Rhodes
J. O. Brown
East Wilmington
B. van Bavel
Castle Haynes
E. H. Freeman
Winter Park
Chas. F. Seitter, Sr
Alleged Murderer Bound Over in Skin Game Slaying
William Henry Howard alias Possum, a colored man, changed his plea to not guilty at a preliminary hearing for the murder of Will Melvin during a gambling skin game. Witnesses testified the victim was shot after Melvin refused to return money, and Howard was bound over to the next Superior Court term, jailed without bond. Other cases included Nick Elmore’s assault and Richard Boyd’s forcible trespass as court further disposed of matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Howard
Bellamy
Melvin
Harriss
Nick Elmore
Batts
Elmore
Richard Boyd
Belk- Williams Company
Domestic Ogi Enge Glass Is Formed
A Masonboro Home Demonstration class, organized by Miss Annie P Pretlow, begins the new year with 14 members. The club bought a stove, cupboard, dishes and cooking utensils funded by the Community Service League. W L Parsley donated a cottage near the school for the class, which will start early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonboro
Annie P. Pretlow
New Hanover County
Home Demonstration Club
Community Service League
W. L. Parsley
Aerial Thrills as Harry Rich Performs Above Crowded Streets
Cirque performer Harry Rich dazzles Wilmington crowds with daring trapeze acts including somersaults on a free swinging bar and mid air transitions. Fans collapse under the nerve jangling show while Rich prepares to go blindfolded and later pulls two cars with his teeth along Market Street for a charity tobacco fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich
Our Boys In
France
Wilmington
Markeet Street
Cannon Automobile Company
Duplin Court Closes acquittals in murder case
In Warsaw North Carolina three White men Walter Pierce Jim Norris and George Knowles were acquitted in the murder case of Walter Heath. The lynch mob era case involving Hattie Brown and Luther Pickett for Everette Brown’s death also yielded acquittals. Fire drill program gains traction at Warsaw School prompted by the Woman's Club led by Reba Meadors and Fannie Best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
N. C
Duplin County
Walter Pierce
Jim Norris
George Knowles
Frank Moore
Walter Heath
Hattie Brown
Luther Pickett
Everette Brown
Woman's Club
Reba Meadors
Fannie Best
Charles Carroll
Vestry Election Planned for St. John’s Episcopal Church
Vestrymen will be chosen on Monday evening with ballots ready listing eligible members. Voters will cast ballots between 7:30 and 9 o'clock. After the election the new vestry will meet to organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Garland’s Body Held Pending Instructions
The body of Mr. J. B. Garland, who died early yesterday, is held at the funeral establishment of Mr. James F. Woolvin pending instructions to Captain Donald MacRae, British vice consul. The steer, a British subject, is noted in the report.
Rheumatism Weather Prophecy Prompts Quick Action
An advertisement asserts rheumatism signals illness with joint pain and recommends Rheuma from R. R. Ballamy or any druggist. It claims cold moist air worsens attacks and promises relief and heart safety, with a two weeks’ inexpensive treatment and money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Ballamy
Adv
William H. Drew Dies From Burn Injury at Munitions Plant
Funeral services are held for William Herman Drew of Hopewell Virginia who died last Wednesday from burns sustained at a munitions plant. He was the son of A B Drew and Mrs Drew formerly of this city and survived by three sisters and two brothers. Interment followed at Bellevue cemetery with Rev. A D McClure officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Herman Drew
Hopewell
Q. J. Crater
South Fifth Avenue
A. D. McClure
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Bellevue Cemetery
A. B. Drew
Washington, D. C
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Psi
Covention
Schools of
Shalotte
Brunswick County
Brunswick
Bladens
Columbus
Forestry Association
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Truck Growers
Smith
Wilmington Motor Co., Inc
Dock Street
Robert G. Barr
Chestnut Street
Heals
Sriuises
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Resources
J. V. Grainger
J.D. Bellamy, Jr
Lyman Delano, Co
S. Grainger
Harry Rich
Tok Et
Roduc
Arnot Ia
En Products
Armour
Cumme
Pup Mae
Abmours Company
Campbell
Mgr
Wilmington, N
Chile
Samoura
Qi Ania Ag
Duplin Court
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