War Savings Campaign Organized by County Committee
Major Jos f Little chairs a 1918 war savings plan in New Hanover county with 25 citizens present. committees form to mobilize fraternal orders, industrial plants, stores, police, travel, and farms to sell stamps and promote thrift. leaders outline school societies and a year long effort to reach every person with $20 per person goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos F Little
Little
Der
New Hanover County
Wilmington
M. I. Little
Will
Emoe
Wee
J. A. McNor- Bolden
C. B. Newcomb
Alex
Mornapr
Woodus Kellum
Criseman K
Britton, Jr
R. D. Ton
A. Burgwin
BE. T
General Manager Lucas Transferred to Greensboro
Stephen D Lucas longtime Wilmington district manager for Southern Bell moves to Greensboro to assume district manager role succeeding Ashmore. D B Myers longtime Darlington district manager will take over in Wilmington. Myers arrives with his family from Atlanta as Lucas’s decade of service in Charlotte and Wilmington leaves the company with growth and keen regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen D Lucas
Wilmington
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Greensboro
Ashmore
Eld
Lucas
D. BE. Myers
Darlington
8. C
Charlotte
Myers
Atlanta
Officer foils shed ambush in southern city
Plain clothes officer Leon George hid in a city shed when an unseen intruder slid an arm through the window. After a struggle the suspect fled, dropping a coat cane and a tire. George recovered the items and turned them over to police, where they await the issuer of the surprise visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon George
George
Reverend Gribbin to Lead Morning Service at St John’s
Rev R E Gribbin rector of St John’s Episcopal church arrives in the city from Camp Sevier Greenville South Carolina where he serves as volunteer chaplain and has been granted leave of absence. He will conduct morning services at St John’s and tonight deliver an address on religious work at Camp Sevier inviting public attendance.
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R. E. Gribbin
St. John's Episcopal Church
Camp Sevier
Greenville
S.C
St. John’s Church
Gribbin
Funeral of William L Mason at Prospect Church
Funeral services for William L Mason 25 of 906 North Fourth Street will be held at Prospect Church Middle Sound with interment in the family burying ground. He was the son of Mr and Mrs L J Mason and survived by several brothers and sisters. The death occurred at the State Hospital Raleigh Friday morning.
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Wiliam L. Mason
North Fourth Street
State Hospital
Raleigh
Prospect Church
Middle Sound
L. J. Mason
Y. M. C. A. Beats Fort Caswell Team In Basketball
The Y M C A defeated a Fort Caswell soldier team 56 to 34 on the association court. A sizable crowd watched the contest as the YMCA players controlled the game with strong offense and defense throughout.
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Fort Caswell
Military Ball Draws Crowd at Hibernian Hall Cantwell
A regular week end military ball at Hibernian Hall last night drew large attendance. The Cantwell dancing school hosted the event where enlisted men outnumbered civilians and danced late into the night, with soldiers from the fort seeming to enjoy the evening greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian Hall
Cantwell Dancing School
Centennial plans for Clara Barton birth celebrations
Arrangements are under consideration for a celebration three years hence marking the centennial of Clara Barton birth, founder of the American Red Cross.
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Clara Barton
American Red Cross
Miss Mary Read Lucas Leads Baltimore Glass Sales
Miss Mary Read Lucas of Baltimore has achieved notable success as a glass salesman. She has distinguished herself through sales figures and customer outreach, earning recognition in local commerce circles.
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Mary Read Lucas
Baltimore
New Food Administration Rules Ban Unnecessary Resales
The United States Food Administration issued amendments to regulate food imports storage and distribution. Rules prohibit resale within the trade without justification require contracts to avoid disputes and set limits on perishable handling and poultry feeds while expanding licensing for lard substitutes and certain oil products. The pamphlet, effective January 28 with updates February 15, aims to curb profiteering and tighten controls across licensees with reporting and compliance requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
United States
Food Administration
Washington
United State Food Administrator
Iredell Meares Leaves for Winston Salem War Savings Work
Iredell Meares of Iredell Meares Hsg. sails tomorrow to Winston Salem to spend a period in the interest of the War Savings Stamps program. The government is selling stamps throughout the country.
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Winston
Iredell Meares
Hsg
Winston- Salem
Local Salvation Army Campaign Committee Named
A committee led by Clayton Giles and including Jesse Roach John Hanby C Van Leuven E T Taylor L J Poisson George Hennett C W Polvogt J S Brown and Colonel Walker Taylor will run Wilmingtons three day campaign starting Tuesday with a $1500 city goal. The effort supports war work to bolster morale among soldiers and aid camp communities near fronts in Europe and the United States.
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Messrs
Jesse Roach
John R. Hanby
C. van Leuven
E. T. Taylor
L. J. Poisson
George Hennett
C. W. Polvogt
Clayton Giles
J. S. Brown
Walker Taylor
Salvation Army
Wilmington
K. of C
France
Europe
Salvation Army of
England
America
Salvation Army of the
United States
Flanders
United States Salvation Army
Salvationists
Death of a Good Woman in Watha North Carolina
Mrs Henry Blake nee Harriett Ann Dason daughter of the late William and Susan Eason of Wilson died February 4 from neuralgia of the heart after one day of illness. She is survived by her husband two sons seven daughters a brother and a niece. Funeral services were held at the residence and interment followed at Mt Williams cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watha
Mesdames
J. S. Cavenaugh
J. T. Thompson
W. H. Cavenaugh
New Bern
George D. Bradsow
Ashton
Henry A. Playler
Bannerman’s Bridge
A. F. Warters
B. B Stanley
Wallace
C. M. Eason
Smithfield
F. A. Mechain
Nashville, Tenn
Mt. Wiliams Cemetery
Cheer Up Girls at Royal Theatre Promises Strong Attendance
The Cheer-up Girls musical company is billed as this week’s attraction at the Royal theatre. Manager Bailey predicts delighted patrons and heavy attendance at all performances.
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Royal Theatre
Bailey
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Charmen
Campaigings
Major Little
Baiman
John Wagner
Chas Schnibba
A. French
W. C. Smith
C.D. French
H. F.wolff
R. H. Mason
J. G. L. Gieschen
J. M. Solky
Ity Blair
J. C. .Williams
Geo
Roger Moore
W. Polvogt
B. .Hopkins
J. H
Southern Bell
Negro
MR. Gribbin
MR. Mason
Name Committee
Mt. Williams Cemetery
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
F.K. J. Fuchs ¢ Co
Kryetok
Dr. Vineberg Maconic Temple
J.B. McEcabe and CO
Certified Public Accoun
Murchison Bank
N. C
S. B. Tamphere
Edward J. R. Wooda
New York City
C. W. Polvogt Co
Crex
Army
Navy
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