Water tolls slow Cape Fear lumber mills and bridges
Flooded streams and washed bridges disrupt small mills in Brunswick and New Hanover counties. The Chadbourn Lumber Co reports operations hampered by high water. crews idle, patches needed, and logs on hand may keep output steady for now. Officials warn more rain could extend the dry spell and slow recovery.
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Chadbourn Lumber
Aucorp Iz
C. C. Chadbourn
Chad Company
Orton Pond
Cape Fear
James Sprunt
Southern Bell
Southport
Brunswick
Rose Hill
H. Mack Godwin
Sol
Wilmington Bugle Corps Plans to Attend Goldsboro Review
Plans to send the Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps to participate in the second regiment North Carolina National Guard review in Goldsboro on Saturday. Transportation and funds are being arranged to ensure the Wilmington unit can join the event. Col J Vanis Metts urges strong showing as the Bugle Corps updates uniforms for the occasion.
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Goldsboro
Wilmington Drim
North Carolina
National Guard
Wilmington
Wilmingtonian
J. Vanis Metts
Bugle Corps
Campaign Planned teaches kraut making to Musewives Next Month
County Planning Commission members will promote kraut making in sessions at the Associated Charities rooms in the Court House on Mondays and Wednesdays. Demonstrations led by Mrs. J. C. Pretlow aim to save up to 10 tons of cabbage as part of a drive sparked by Gov. Thomas W. H. and the Food Mission to curb waste.
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Kraut Making
Associated Charities
Court House
J. C. Pretlow
Focal Food
Thomas Ww Hkretl
PE Ute
Army officer outlines Fort Oglethorpe camp plans for North Carolina men
Major Greig of Fort Caswell spoke to 200 residents at the Court House detailing requirements for the second Fort Oglethorpe training camp. He said NC must supply 379 officers, outlined age limits, application deadlines, pay, and post training obligations, and noted alternates and later screening steps.
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Alexander Greg, Jr
Fort Caswell
North Carolina
Fort Oglethrope
Court House
Greig
Uncle Sam
Col
Walker Taylor
Port of
Wilmington
Army
War Department
Slocumb
Major Greig
Fort Oglethorpe
Coast Artillery Corps
Fortress Monroe
National Guardsmen
Death of Gen Beale Davis Buried in Petersburg
Gen Beale Davis 74 veteran of the War Between the States and former Virginia senator died in Petersburg. Funeral services will be held there this afternoon at the Episcopal church with burial in Petersburg. Surviving sons Carl Davis and Prof John Williams Davis and two daughters Miss Nan Davis and Mrs David Harrison. wife also survives. The family requested sympathy from friends in Wilmington area.
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Carl H. Davis
Tsq
Atlantic Coast Line
Sticnard Beale Davis
Petersburg
Davis
State Senate
Virginia
Commonwealth
Episcopal Church
Carl Davis
Beale Davis
London
John Wiliams Davis
Department of Electricity and Aviation
University of Illinois
Nan Davis
New York
David Harrison
Officers Eligible to Transfer to National Army Training
Draft provisions state that officers may elect to join the National Army. National Guard officers may resign and undertake commission training at a rate of nine men per brigade or three per regiment.
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National Army
National Guard
Wilmingtonian reports camp life at Fort Oglethorpe
A Wilmington letter from Fort Oglethorpe describes soldiers enjoying camp life and not becoming despondent. July 4 events included a field meet where Carlisle Shepard of Wilmington won the half mile among Eighth Battery competitors. Solomon’s company placed fifth overall, amid many strong athletes. The Braves’ early season promises are noted as failing to meet expectations.
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Wilmington
Fort Oglethrope
Harry Solomon
Carlisle Shepard
Eighth Battery
Solomon
Pitcher Red Ames Linked to Giants Past and Present
Pitcher Red Ames of the Cards played for the world famous Giants in 1906 and remains linked to that team in memory while still active in the big show. Eddie Mahan, ex Harvey star in football and baseball, now serves with the U S Marines and plays with the Marines team in Philadelphia.
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Red Ames
Pion Giants
Eddie Mahan
Harvey
U. S. Marines
Marines
Philadelphia
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Walter L. Griffith
Hugh MacRae
A. N. Chinnis
Brunswick County
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Ida Hankins
Grace Methodist Church
J. H. Shore
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Rube Marquard
Brooklyn
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Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
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