City Embraces Heatless Day as Federal Fuel Orders Enforce
The article notes firms in the city closed on Monday in line with Federal Fuel Administration orders, with some stores remaining open only for non heating needs. Banks and principal offices stayed open, while theatres and other amusements faced heat and light restrictions. Eight fertiliser factories and a bag factory resumed Monday, though exempted facilities briefly closed. The city’s streets quieted, protests faded, and citizens supported the nationwide fuel conservation effort amid Lee-Jackson Day holidays and local conditions.
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Federal Fuel Administration
North Carolina
Rotary Oyster Roast Highlights Club Solidarity and Campaign Plans
A 60 member Rotarians and guests gathered at Masonboro for an oyster roast replacing the regular luncheon. President J C Williams thanked attendees and Milton Calder announced a government campaign to fund Smileage books for soldiers with female supporters urged to assist. the goal is about 1750 dollars starting next week amid oyster‑eating contests and photos. Stocks news followed with a firm open and copper oils leading gains as United States Steel and other majors showed modest advances.
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Masonboro
Rotary Club
J. C. Williams
Milton Calder
Louis Shrier
Raleigh
Calder
Rev M S Husker Accepts Call New Church Here
The text reports Rev M S Husker accepting a call to a new church here. It quotes his message about humble service and Christ’s influence on greatness and peace. He contrasts worldly glamor with ministry and faith transforming lives, citing forgiveness, redemption, and eternal life through Christ.
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M.S. Husker
Christ
Mecca
Social notes and upcoming meetings and wedding plans
Weldon visitor Mrs E W Helms will stay two to three weeks with her parents in East Wilmington. Mrs A J Marshall returns from Jacksonville Florida. Delgado Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets Tuesday at 3 pm. George Davis Chapter Chil dren of the Confederacy meets Tuesday at 4 pm at Mrs W M Greasy’s home with war work. Winter Park Community Club meets Monday at 8 pm in the school. W C T U holds a meeting Tuesday at 4 pm at Mrs M H Shepard’s. members urged to bring mile dime cards. Miss Kate Cumming Northrop and Lt Willard Benjamin Weisblatt’s wedding planned February 2 in Petersburg Virginia. Card party for Colonial Dames Thursday 3:15 pm at Norton Hotel tickets from Mrs Clayton Giles, Mrs J Walter Williamson, or Mrs W N Harriss to fund warm garments for Polish volunteers.
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E. W. Helms
Weldon
City
Mrs. E. Piner
Wilmington
George Davis
the Children of the Confederacy
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
M. H. Shepard
South Eighth Street
Kate Cumming Northrop
Willard Benjamin Weisblatt
Miss Northrop
Petersburg
Camp Meade
Norton Hotel
Clayton Giles
Princess Street
J. Walter Williamson
Market Street
W. N. Harriss
Carolina Apartments
Marriage License Issued for Perdew Renneker Couple
One marriage license was issued Monday by the register of deeds for John W. Perdew, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. B. Perdew, to Miss Florette Emma Renneker, daughter of Mr. N. E. B. Renneker.
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Register of Deeds
John W. Perdew
W. EB. Perdew
Flor
Emma Renneker
T. N. EB. Renneker
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Steady
Spot cotton in Liverpool remained quiet with prices unchanged. Notable levels include good middling at 23.26 and middling at 23.26, with 3,000 bales sold and 32,000 bales received all American. Futures closed steady with new contracts for January 23.49, March 22.90, May 22.51 and old fixed contracts mid 21s to 22.11.
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Liverpool
Tides Tuesday High and Low Water Times
Tide table for Wilmington Southport and Masonboro listing successive high and low water times. Times show morning and afternoon slots across the coast.
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Wilmington
Southport
Masonboro
Chicago Grain Prices Ease After Large West Arrivals
Chicago from January 21 reports large Western arrivals easing the corn market. Opening prices fall about 18 cents, with oats and pork provisions showing weaker quotes. Hog quotations drift, while grain and provisions run lower. January and May contracts cited for corn oats pork lard and ribs with varied levels.
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Chicago
Rotary Prepares to Launch Smileage Campaign
Rotary announces plans to sell 35 000 Smileage books at a projected 1750 dollars in revenue. W Davis of Charlotte is named North Carolina State Director and will lead meetings in Raleigh Greensboro and Asheville to organize the statewide drive.
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Rogers
W. Davis
Charlotte
North Carolina
Davis
Raleigh
Greensboro
Asheville
Mr Carmichael Dies at Hig Residence
Joseph Wallace Carmichael, about 52, dies after a long illness at 806 Orange Street shortly before 1 p.m. Monday. Survived by wife Mrs Jane Northrop Carmichael, daughter Mrs David R Murchison, son George Carmichael, and daughter Ida Wallace Carmichael. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Joseph Wallace Carmichael
Orange Street
Carmichael
James Carmichael
Lucilla
Wallace Carmichael
Idtilla Wallace Carmichael
David R. Murchison
George Carmichael
Murchison
Rosemary
N. C
Jane Northrop
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