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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1918

Page

5

Call to Rev Frederick B Clausen at York church held in abeyance

The extended call to Rev. Frederick B. Clausen of St. Paul's Lutheran church York is under advisement as he contemplates a larger field in Brooklyn and may announce a decision within days. He has served York for about five and a half years and since arriving has strengthened the church's membership and prosperity.

Frederick B. Clausen St. Paul’s Lutheran Church St. John’s Brooklyn N. Y Clausen Feld New York St. Paul’s Church St. Paul’s Paul Claugen

Time Limit Extended for German Alien Enemies Registration

The German alien enemy registration period is extended to Wednesday February 13. United States Marshal W T Dortch reports the change from Attorney General Gregory with notices in the press. Chief of Police N J Williams handles city registrations while county registrations are managed by Postmaster H M L Green at the post office. The extension aims to give all subjects a chance to register and avoid the trouble of noncompliance.

United States Marshall W. T. Dortch Gregory N. J. Willams H. McL. Green

Campaign to Raise Funds for YMCA Continued

Workers report progress in a drive to raise 4000 for the YMCA. About 3236 dollars has been secured and organizers plan to press on until next Wednesday. Supporters praise the welcome received while noting several potential contributors remain unseen.

YM. C. A

Solomon and Smith Run for Education Board Seats

The article notes Mr. B. Solomon and Sergeant G. W. Smith as candidates in a Democratic primary for the Board of Education. Smith has resigned from the police force and seeks magistrate status in this bid, with a withdrawn or mislisted nomination earlier.

War Savings Day in Schools in North Carolina Observed

Washington's birthday program in North Carolina schools becomes War Savings Day with songs and speeches replaced by thrift education and concrete patriotic service. Thrift stamps and War Savings Certificates will be sold, and War Saving societies organized in schools and communities. Superintendent Joyner calls for a statewide drive to sell fifty million dollars in War Savings Stamps and Certificates as part of Make Save Serve days. 649,246 pupils and 14,550 teachers are mobilized for this effort.

Washington State War Savings Committee J. Y. Joyner Joyner Marshall North Carolina

City stores to remain open on Monday after revocation

Merchants in the city will open on Monday in response to the revocation of a closing order aimed at conserving fuel. The measure ends the Monday shutdown and allows the public to shop freely that day, aligning with those who prefer Monday as a shopping day.

Garfield

Dainties to Fort Caswell Support Soldiers

Donations to Fort Caswell in the Harper Memorial drive include cakes, jellies, custards, oysters, pies, fruit and cash gifts from numerous individuals and local businesses. The Red Cross bugler Oliver Hutaff contributed eggs, with further gifts recorded from Mrs Toon and others for the sick soldiers.

Harper Memorial Fort Caswell J. B. Fox Neil Morse R. G. Rankin W. P. Toon R. G. Fergus R. O. King O. le Fisher P. L. Selers Jurgen Haar Mr. Morris L. Abelovitz Orton Hotel A. Cc. L. Cafe Olympia Cafe Market House S. Karonchi Bear Produce & Merchandise Co Coca Cola Johnson Barber Shop Oliver Hutaff Little Red Cross Toon Fred Gilette Alice Schulken A. C. L. Cafe R. C. Fergus O. L. Fisher Edward Nickron Robert Loftin P. L. Sellers Karonchi C. Meyekof Margaret Rupp Johnson

Good Roads Institute to Convene at State University

The fifth Good Roads Institute meets February 19 at the University in Chapel Hill for four days. Delegates from Wilmington are expected to attend with focus on practical road engineering and county administration. Accommodations range from 1.50 to 2.50 per day, with meals at Swain Hall.

Good Roads Institute State University Chapel Hill Wilmington North Carolina Swain Hall M. H. Stacy Fallis

Boy Scout Banquet Celebrates Eighth Anniversary

More than 150 Boy Scouts with scoutmasters and guests attended a banquet at the YMCA Building marking the eighth anniversary of Boy Scout work in America. Rev. Dr. A D McClure delivered the principal address and Troop 6 won first honors in a drill.

Young Men’s Christian Association Boy Scout Work America A. D. McClure Klaire D. Barnes Pickett Stock Company Barnes Odis B. Hinnant W. H. Sprunt John J. Blair Wilson Scouts of America McAdoo Claxton Blair Wilmington Troop 6 Bruce Cameron William Montgomery Red Cross Society St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Mesdames W. W. Koch Edward Huggins A. W. Ek Martha Vashall Elizabeth Otten Elise Ortman Rose Edwards J. B. Huntington Hilla Margaret McCarley Gladys Glenn Craig Louise Taylor Reta

Road maintenance schedule and discussions noted

The agenda lists February 21 activities on road maintenance including state department administration, tree planting, highway bridges, and discussions with officials such as D. H. Winslow J. C. Carpenter and J. N. Ambler plus a discussion group and a plan for county maintenance organization.

W. S. Fallis T. M. Howerton R. B. Coble Wyther M. Peyton C. R. Thomas D. H. Winslow A. D. Williams J. S. Holmes State Forester J. N. Ambler Victr von Gemmingen G. W. Tomasson A. F. Brown M. E

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