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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1917

Page

9

Local soldiers named for Third Officers Training Camps

Fort Caswell soldiers G T Swain J P Betts P Waters and W G Monroe will attend Third Officers Training Camp programs at Fort Oglethorpe and Fort Monroe for three months starting after the new year. The training targets service members and qualified civilians.

Fort Caswell Fort Oglethorpe Coast Artillery Fort Monroe G. T. Swain J. P. Betts I P. Waters Wilmington Lab Incaners W. G. Monroe Wilmington Light Infantry National Guard

Roll of Honor at Wilmington Printing Company

The Wilmington Printing Company honors 11 men in military service with an honor roll booklet. Each serves with a Christmas remembrance from employers and families, featuring sketches and a 41 cent contribution to cover costs. Names include Fred E. Little Frank J. Ward Rene di Villero W. Francis Dyer Roy J. Dyer Palmetto Vaughan Jr Sam A. Phillips Vaughnn Carson Charles M Gaskell George Nelson Frank Fuller.

Wilmington Printing Company Lick Fred E. Little Frank J. Ward Rene di Villero W. Francis Dyer Roy J. Dyer Palmetto Vaughan, Jr Sam A. Phillips Vaughnn. Carson Charles M Gaskell George Nelson Frank Fuller

SOYS' LEAGUE TODAY AND SPURDAY EVENT

The Voss Tasers will host a reg ware Spurday event featuring The Crusaders. A violin solo by Mr. Werren Senders will open musical selections by the Crusaders amid announcements and an attendance at Celuss.

Voss Tasers Ailpenoon Sevice On Celuss Pan “Eortice Cruaders Werren Senders Crusaders

Six Sons Serving in U S Military

The Crises notes six sons of Willem B. Goubd serving in the U S military. One is a Civil War veteran, stationed near Wilmington. Three are lieutenants in the 748th Reserve Corps and two are privates in the Regular Army, with about a year since enlistment.

Everent Nearess Pepe Nicorro Willem B. Goubd Stites Wilmington Cone

Funds Sought for Armenian and Syrian Relief Drive

The American Committee on Armenian and Syrian Relief appeals for 20 million pounds to aid Armenians in Armenia and Syri a victims in wartorn regions. A nationwide drive leverages schools and churches with a Christmas appeal promising 17 cents can sustain a life through winter.

Armenia Syria Iale Holy Land Armenit Seria American Committee On L Madison Avenue New York Lancer

Halifax Relief Fund Reaches 838 Dollars

The Halifax relief fund total has grown to 838 dollars with donations received from multiple donors. Contributions are ongoing and will be acknowledged by Mr Holmes Davis, cashier of Steeples Savings Bank, as funds are forwarded to the Bank of Nova Scotia at Halifax.

Halifax Holmes Davis Steeples Savings Bank James Walker Memorial Hospital J A. Springer Geo. B. Elliott H. McKinnon Clinton N. C J. W. Murchison Messrs Bank of Nova Scotia Relief Committee

Come See Oc TM Christmas Slip

An item titled Christmas Slip features Peterson and Rulfes, inviting attendance for a performance or event with details unreadable in the fragment.

Peterson Rulpfs

Food Conservation Commission Sells Surplus Canned Goods

New Hanover Food Conservation Commission sets a public sale at the courthouse on Thursday to dispose of surplus canned, preserved, and pickled produce. The cash and carry sale includes kraut pears grape jelly jams beets pickles grape juice pear preserves and other packages plus a plan to order 35000 cans for county use.

Food Conservation Commission of New Hanover Court House J. P. Herring

Motte's Business College Promotes Stenography Course

Motte's Business College in Wilmington has issued a new catalogue detailing stenography and typewriting, bookkeeping, and government job demand. Led by Leon J L Motte with George P. Jones as principal, the school highlights its third floor Bank Building location and its history of educating many for better positions.

Motte’s Business College Leon J L. Motte George P. Jones Souttern Business College Motte College

New Wanover Committee Meeting Addressed by McCormick

The New Wanover Committee of the Council of National Defense will meet Monday at 11 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Chairman J. Gilchrist McCormick and leaders of the colored race are to discuss issues affecting their community and routine matters pending action.

Council of National Defense Chamber of Commerce J. Gilchrist McCormick

Commission Focuses on Work Ahead for Feed Situation

The commission emphasizes the importance of its ongoing work and aims for an improved record next year as feed situation seriousness increases.

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