War Savings Drive Expands Canvass in Wilmington
The War Savings Stamp campaign broadens with first canvassers to organize white and colored schools, banks, post office and local clubs. Officials plan a Wednesday meeting at the high school to map districts and assign workers while reports show strong support from business and citizens for soldier hospitality at Fort Caswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Special Aid Society
Jos. W. Little
John J. Blair
Rece
Lecel
Little
Atlantic Coast Line
Southern Express Co
Belk-Williams Co
L. W. Moore
James and James
Woolworth & Co
Nathan O’berry
Goldsboro
National War Savings Committee
Hugh MacRae
W. B. Cooper
New Hanover
J. Haughton James
Messrs
Washington Catlett
J. Holmes Davis
John Jeter Hurt
H. C. Bear
J. H. Morris
Ris A. McGirt
J. P. Herring
J. C. Ot
P. Q. Moore
H. W. Konig
T. Ames
Geo C. Jackson
K. O. Burg, Win and
W. P. Sprunt
Dr Spillman to Speak at Calvary Baptist Wilmington
Dr B W Spillman of Kinston, former Sunday school field secretary for the Southern Baptist Convention, will preach at Calvary Baptist Church in the morning and address the Igado Baptist congregation at noon. He will also speak to the Boys League at the YMCA this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
B. W. Spillman
Kinston
Southern Baptist Convention
Spillman
Calvary Baptist Church
Lgado
Dr B W Spillman to Speak to Boys at YMCA Today
At 5 o clock this afternoon the Boys League at the YMCA hosts Dr B W Spillman who is described as a entertaining speaker with a worthwhile message. A vocal solo by Miss Myrtle Vollers will cap the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Spillman
Boys’ League
Myrtle Vollers
Water Pipes Freeze Fixes Suggested by Plumber
Mr. H. E. Longley advises turning off water and opening all drains to empty pipes after a freeze. Flush toilets and sinks, then keep water off until weather moderates. Add a half gallon of strong salt water in each trap to prevent freezing of waste pipes and traps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Longley
Senator Simmons Promotes Wilmington Port Benefits
Senator F M Simmons pressed Secretary McAdoo on Friday to use Wilmington as a south Atlantic port to ease eastern freight congestion. James H Cowan and U S Shipping Board officials backed Wil mingtons warehousing and labor, noting the port handles many ships quickly with no congestion and is closest to Europe, signaling potential results.
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Wilmington
McAdoo
F. M. Simmons
Simmons
James H. Cowan
Washington
United States Shipping Board
South Atlantic
Wilminston
Erope
Cowan
Overman
North Atlantic
Norfolk City Hall Threatened by Fire
Fire of unknown origin broke out in the cellar of Norfolk's historic city hall around 4 45 p m. Firemen and sailors kept the blaze from damaging the building though the corporation court room was ruined by water and smoke. Readily stored records include city council minutes and questionnaires.
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Portsmouth
Norfolk
Corporation Court
Captain Whistler Under Suspicion Death by Own Action
Captain Whistler is suspected in a death described as self inficted. The report notes ongoing inquiries and confirms the incident occurred at the scene and authorities are handling the case. Further details are not yet available.
Kansas City Contractor Ties to Army Bank Project
O M Hill recently moved from Oklahoma to work as a clerk at the bank. Wornall, a Kansas City resident and Jewell College alum, is noted as a former college chum. The subject is linked to a Kansas City contractor building a new structure for the Army Bank and visiting bank employees.
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Kansas City
Army Bank
O. M. Hill
Oklahoma
Wornall
Jewell
Teachers meet in New Hanover county sessions
A meeting of rural teachers in New Hanover county at Hemenway school opened at 10 30 am with 26 of 30 teachers present. Mrs Richardson of Winter Park spoke on Success in Teaching. Prof Catlett discussed grammar and thrift stamps. Red Cross work was outlined. colored teachers gathered at Peabody school for discussion and thrift stamp planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hanover County
Hemenway
Richardson
Winter Park School
Washington, Catlett
M. L. Stover
Red Cross
Catlett
Peabody School
Associated Charities December report highlights relief gastos
The Associated Charities December report shows groceries and fuel as the largest relief expenditures amid severe cold. Receipts total from numerous donors including New Hanover county and Alex Sprunt & Sons with various cash gifts. disbursements include secretary salary, Catherine Kennedy Home, groceries, rent, wood, shoes, gas, and office costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
New Hanover County
Jessie Kenan Wise
Walter G. MacRae
H. Bluetenthal
A. S. Williams
Alex. Sprunt & Sons
St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral
H. W. Konig
G. G. Thomas
Donald MacRae
Gieschen Bros
H. C. McQueen
Carrie Myers
J. C. James
H. C. Prince
R. D. Cr
Insurance Leader William Dunbar Visits City
Mr. William F. Dunbar of Atlanta manager of the Southeastern Underwriters Association inspected the local Board of Fire Underwriters. He spoke on loyalty at a 11 o clock meeting at 8 M Boatwrights office and toured the city by car. An Elks Club luncheon honored him with Col Walker Taylor as host and a print edition of his address requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Underwriters
William F. Dunbar
Atlanta
Southeastern U Underwriters Association
M. Boatwright
Dunbar
Tennessee
Elks Club
H. CC. McQueen
Murchison National Bank
The
Carolina Insurance Company
Col. Walker Taylor
J. O. Reilly
S. M. Boatwright
Clayton Giles
H. F. Wilder
E. M. Beery
Stone Pulliam
Ht. E. Tapp
F. A. Lord
C. L. Dickinson
Malcom Owen
B. F. Brittain, Jr
Joseph D. Smith
Mr. Dunbar
Market Street
City of God cantata to be sung by St James church choir
The City of God by H Alexander Matthews will be performed in part by St James Episcopal church choir during the evening service. Parts one and two will be used with Mrs Thomas M Green singing the soprano solo in part two. The service starts at 7 45 pm and invites all to attend as a series of sacred works is planned for upcoming Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Caswell
Harriss
Chamber
Wilwingia
E. A. Metts
A. H. Harriss
Roger Moore
Rotary Club
Thos. W. Davis
Thos. P. Noe
War Department Commission
W. A. Wheatly
Camp Greene
Charlotte
Wilmington
United States
Wilson
Commission
America
Europe
City of God
H. Alexander Matthews
St. James Episcopal Church
Thomas M. Green
Remarkable Oil Promises Quick Relief for Aches
An ad touts a penetrating oil for rheumatic neuralgia lumbago and joint pains with internal and external use for coughs colds sore throat and diphtheria. It claims rapid relief by soaking into affected parts and warns against substitutes with prices 25c and 50c and refunds from R Zellamy Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re R. Zellamy Drug Co
Adv
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DR. Spillman
Whistler
Florida
Florida East Coast Railway Company
Model Land Co
Perrine Grant Land Co
Chuluota Co
Okeechobee Co
Y. Vost
J.oe Jaca
Florida East Coast Railway Co
City
St. Augustine
Treasury Department
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Vested
St. James
Miller
Oakdale Cemetery
Odd Fellows
W. H. Howell
Serge
G. Dannenbaum
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