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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
6
A 1918 letter exchange shows Wilmington leaders pressing for government camps and shipbuilding facilities to boost the port. Senator Overman and Rep. Simmons worked with Secretary McAdoo to secure consideration, citing Wilmington’s strategic waterway, warehouses, and climate, amid wartime needs.
James C. Stewart Harry F. Farrow and Louis J. Poisson were named to a county defense council enrollment committee. They will push enrollment during a week in Wilmington aimed at matching or surpassing other cities. The move follows urgent calls from shipping officials and press urging men to enroll.
John Joseph Brown issues a proclamation designating February 18 to 23, 1918 as anniversary week for the Knights of Pythias. The document urges subordinate lodges to observe with proper ceremonies as members serve on battle fronts and aid war efforts and Red Cross funds.
The First Baptist Church reports the organization of a Baptist Pastors Conference by Wilmington area ministers. Rev. J. A. Sullivan was elected president and Rev. A. L. Goodrich secretary. No treasurer is planned, with weekly meetings at 9:15 each Monday. The group aims to improve life and work of local Baptist churches and promote cooperation.
United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examination March 2 to fill first grade clerical vacancies in first and second class post offices. Wilmington civil service secretary handles applications until March 6 for library assistants and electrician posts with specified pay ranges. inspector of military trucks has continuous applications with higher pay.
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce through its Harbor Shipping and Pilotage Committee reports dredging on the Cape Fear River will resume soon after heavy weather halted work. Engineer R C Merritt confirms renewal in a few days, with a 26 foot channel depth from Wilmington to the sea and a 280 foot wide section, aiding marine traffic.
The Red Cross seeks 2000 for Atlantic relief after a damaging storm. Archdeacon Thomas P Noe chairs the fundraising committee with Mrs Cuthbert Martin handling local contributions in Beaufort NC. North Carolina chapters are urged to forward gifts to Rev Thomas P Noe in Beaufort for urgent rebuilding and aid.
Washington correspondence notes County Fuel Administrator J G McCormick supports Hoover's ruling on flour and cereals, while State Fuel Administrator Page is viewed as misinterpreting it. Georgia farmers face letters from Congress about the issue as South Carolina adopts a pound for pound relief plan allowing mills to certify corn for flour substitutions.
The Board of Education met at the Court House to review the satisfactory adjustment of difficulties surrounding the naming of a teacher for Scott's Hill school. Miss Leonora Womack of Warsaw has been appointed and attendance has returned to normal. The January city school report shows improved attendance with Sunset Park leading.
Mr. Guy A. Cardwell immigration and agricultural agent for the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company has been named as a delegate to represent the North Carolina Forestry Association at the Congress of National Service in Chicago February 21 to 23. The meeting is under the National Security League to boost morale and secure broad support for the war effort.
Harl Walton, son of A. F. Walton, Tidewater Power Company employee, was bitten by Frank Marrill's dog at Front and Princess streets. A one inch gash opened on his calf yesterday afternoon.
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