Vandalism at City High School Fractures Columns and Furnishings
Police investigated heavy vandalism at High School No. 418 Ann Street after window panes and front columns were defaced with paint and the furnace room broken into. Officers questioned several youths and parents as investigators pursued guilty parties with possible expulsions and prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Street
Malcolm Little
Williams
Little
Coleman
Plain Clothes Department
Confederate veteran Richard Reaves named for monument
Richard Reaves of 1008 Fourth Street, a Confederate veteran who served under Stonewall Jackson, has his papers filed with the North Carolina Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and is to be honored on the monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Reaves
Fourth Street
Stonewall” Jackson
Éleral
North Carolina
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Reaves
Miss Anderson Resigns as Y W C A Secretary
Miss Nancy Anderson resigns as secretary of the Y W C A after two years of service citing failing health. Old officers are re-elected and Elizabeth Haile named to the board. Mrs. Washburn elected social committee chair amid staff shortages from wartime restraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Anderson
Gilar
Miss Anderson
Elizabeth Haile
Washburn
Married Friday Morning Ceremony Attended by Friends
A fragment reports a Friday morning marriage of Pridgen and Mr. Sming at a Pen t B. Finke office with a Justice of the Peace presiding. The event is described as very characteristic, attended by friends of the couple at Princess Street Office.
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Sligg
Pridgen
Poila
Mr. Sming
B. Finke
Princess Street
To Justice
Temony
Four Minute Men Plan Large Campaign In Wilmington
The Four Minute Men announce a week long campaign in Wilmington theaters focusing on Danger to Democracy and Shipbuilding. Speakers include J A McNorton, Sam A Matthews, John A Livingstone, Thomas W Davis, J C Hobbs, W B Campbell, C D Weeks, Isaac Wright, George L Peschau, Iredell Meares, Woodus Kellum and others. The effort aims to urge conservation and sacrifice to defend democracy amid local shipbuilding interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Poisson
Wilmington
J. A. McNorton
Sam A. Matthews
Board of County Commissioners
John A. Livingstone
Thomas W. Davis
Esa
J. C. Hobbs
the Royal
W. B. Campbell
G. Empie, Esq
R. D. Dickson
C. D. Weeks, Esq
Isaac Wright, Esq
George L. Peschau
Iredell Meares
Woodus Kellum
Bijou
Committee On Public Information
Associated Charities January Receipts and Disbursements Record
The secretary reports January funds totaling 656.25 in receipts from New Hanover County, donors including Mrs Walter L Parsley St Pauls Lutheran Church and several named local supporters. Disbursements total 1152.34 covering salary, housing for those in need groceries rent cash help utilities and office expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Associated Charities
New Hanover County
Walter L. Pars
Catherine Kennedy
Broadway Belles Delight Royal Theatre Patrons
The Broadway Belles at the Royal theatre please with strong voices and a lively tab show billed for a capacity run. The chorus features comely young women who sing as well as kick, drawing steady crowds and steady admiration from theatergoers.
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Royal
The
Royal Theatre
the Royal
City
Salt water fishermen must secure licenses nationwide
A new presidential proclamation requires all salt water fishermen engaged in catching or selling seafood to obtain licenses from the Food Administration. Licenses are free, due by February 15, and available through district offices or Washington. The program aims to benefit fishermen by removing local restrictions and expanding seafood production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Washington
United States Food Administration
Washington, D. C
New Ruling Permits Flour Sales With Certificates
A new ruling from State Administrator Page and County Food Administrator McCormick allows farmers to buy 48 pounds of flour with a certificate showing use of corn meal hominy and other cereals as substitutes. Retailers may sell flour in 24 pound lots to farmers who sign the certificate. wholesalers may balance flour shipments against farmer certificates. Smaller retailers under $100,000 annual business are exempt from license until February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. McCormick
Page
Food Administration
Richmond Man Named State Director for Virginia Public Service Reserve
Washington February 15 Colonel J J Stern of Richmond was appointed State director for Virginia of the United States public service reserve. He succeeds James B Doher ty of Richmond who resigned to become Federal director of employment for Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Washington
J. J. Stern
Virginia
United States Public Service Reserve
James B. Doherty
Arms and munitions bound for Finland seized in Stockholm harbor
Stockholm harbor authorities seized large consignments of arms and munitions bound for Finland. The report came from the Social Demokraten of Stockholm via an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Finland
Stockholm
Social Demokraten of
Copenhagen
Campaign moves to invite War Secretary to Wilmington visit
At the Chamber of Commerce meeting in Wilmington the plan to invite Secretary of War Newton D. Baker to visit was approved. The aim is to show Camp Greene’s value and promote state wide support for advertising reforms. A campaign to allow James H. Cowan to tour the state was also endorsed with Rotary and local leaders backing the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton D. Baker
Charlotte
Camp Greene
James H. Cowan
Chamber of Commerce
J. G. McCormick
Jacobi
Baker
Washington
Rotary Club
Wilmington
Cowan
Louis T. Moore
J. D. Rice
Marsden Bellamy
Chamber
Mr Satchwell Appointed Treasury Clerk
Paul D. Satchwell of this city has been appointed clerk in the Treasury Department. Advices from Washington state the appointment and friends here will be pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Satchwell
Paul D. Satchwell
Esa
Treasury Department
Washington
Satchwell
Smokey Joe Wood to Pitch Again for Indians Next Season
Cleveland reports Smokey Joe Wood plans another trial as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians next season. The veteran hurler, once a standout star, seeks to revive his major league career with renewed effort and team confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Smokey Joe Wood
Indians
Coast Line Chief Engineer Completes Port Survey
Complete port and warehousing facilities survey conducted by Julius E. Willoughby chief engineer for the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company. Data sent to Washington under Director General McAdoo as part of the national railroad takeover port survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby
Coast Line
Julius E. Willoughby
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company
Washington
McAdoo
Eat Less Meat If Back Hurts
An old health note warns regular meat intake harms kidneys by increasing uric acid. It advises Jad Salts, four ounces daily in four glasses of water, to flush kidneys and relieve back pain, headaches, and bladder issues.
Discovery of Dr Pierce Anuric Praised in Testimony
Mitchellville residents hail Anuric as a strong remedy for kidney and bladder trouble and gout. Local user E W Bagshaw testifies decades of experience with Dr Pierce remedies and credits Anuric with exceptional relief. They urge sending 10c to Dr Pierce at the Invalids Hotel Buffalo N Y to obtain a trial package.
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Anuric
Doctor Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
E. W. Bagshaw
Mitchellville
Tenn
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Doctor Erce
N.Y
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MR. Reaves
Associated Charities Report
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Dannenbaum’s
Tennessee
Atul Stars
Mee
Peterson & Rulf's
Emerson Shoes
W. L. Douglas Shoes
IL & M. L. Hurwitz
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