Red Cross War Fund Thanks From War Council
Chairman H P Davison of the Red Cross War Council expresses deep gratitude to Mrs. Cuthbert Martin and Wilmington for the successful Red Cross War Fund drive. He cites nationwide support, press cooperation, and asks public expressions of thanks through media and local chapters.
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Henry P. Davidson
Red Cross War Council
Cuthbert Martin
Wilmington
Red Cross Society
War Council
Red Cross War Fund
Davidson
Martin
Red Cross
Fund For Humanity
H. P. Davison
National Guard Officers To Undergo Rigid Physical Test
National Guard units due for mobilization later this month must pass a strict medical examination. General Leopard Wood of the Southeastern Department issues a bulletin stressing military appearance, uniform correctness, and strict saluting. officers must enforce neatness, propriety, and disciplinary reporting for any neglect.
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National Guard
Leopard Wood
Southeastern Department
Southeastrn
Wood
Observe Kraut Week Letters Mailed by County Agency
The County Food Conservation Commission mails notices about Kraut Week to mobilize residents. The message urges residents to save cabbage and help convert tens of tons, with local events at the Court House and upcoming talks to promote krauting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Food Conservation Commission
Haneyyop
Ylr
Noted arraignment in adultery case ends with nol pros
John Chadwick and Miss Nurina Carter faced fortification and adultery charges but were not arraigned as the State requested nol pros due to insufficient evidence. The case, continued from yesterday, concluded with dismissal and possible future charges against Chadwick. A young woman, about 17, awaited outside court. A second warrant for Chadwick was anticipated but not detailed. One man cited for tax ordinance violations received suspended judgment with a license reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chadwick
Atlantic Coast
Nurina Carter
Corder
Walter P. Gafford
Burton
L. Clayton Grant
Chadwick
Tribute to Dr. Hale Former Wilmington Pastor
Go Forward notes high tribute to Rev. Dr. Fred D. Hale former pastor of Wilmington’s First Baptist Church now serving in Lexington North Carolina. He visits with family for several weeks and is to refrain from speaking on vacation. The piece recalls his impactful pastorate and strong church growth and missions support during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
First Baptist Church of
Lexington
First Division North Carolina Naval Militia training near end of extension
The First Division North Carolina Naval Militia now part of the National Naval Volunteers has trained at the United States Marine Hospital in Wilmington and is expected to be called to active duty soon. Ensign J Irving Corbett, son of local residents, is commissioned and training on board the coast guard cutter Seminole. Ensign D W Hughes of the Sixth Division has reported for duty and training under Lieut H B Peschau.
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North Carolina Naval Militia
National Naval Volunteers
United States Marine Hospital
Uncle Sam
Henry B. Peschau
Jamestown
J. J. London
Naval Militia
Wilmington
Marine Hospital
J. Irving Corbett
M. J.corbett
Coast Guard
Seminole
D. W. Hughes
H. B. Peschau
Attorney General Gregory Rules On Liquor Transportation
The Attorney General's ruling declares it unlawful to import liquor into any dry states or territories under the dry law effective July 1. The opinion covers private possession and cargo but omits whether liquor carried inside a person is liable for federal prosecution. Medicinal shipments are not clearly exempt, and further rulings are anticipated.
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Gregory
J. ©. Carr
Department of Justice
H. McL. Green
Clyde
Penny Campaign Showcased Surgical Aids at Woolvin Hall
Visitors saw vast tables of surgical dressings made from pennies raised by the National Special Aiders. The penny drive fueled materials and work by volunteers, including young girls who collect a nickel weekly and often double up when needed. The exhibits highlighted the scale of the effort and encouraged further donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Special Aid Society
Woolvin Hall
National Special Aiders
James F. Gause Sr. Dies at 68 in East Carolina
Funeral services for James F. Gause Sr. will be held at 5 p.m. from his Chestnut Street home. The longtime wharf worker died at 6:30 p.m. and is survived by two sons, Capt. T. J. Gause of Troop C Cav and James F. Gause Jr., a prominent architect. Interment at Oakdale cemetery.
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James F. Gause
Chestnut Street
East Carolina
Gauge
Troop.c. Cavalry
Seashore Hotel
James F. Gause, Jr
J. M. Wells
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Oakdale Cemetery
More Men Wanted for Competitive Civil Service Examinations
The United States Civil Service Commission announces competitive examinations here on July 25 26 for several positions including Second-class or assistant steam engineer veterinarian and field agent with salaries ranging from 1200 to 2400 dollars annually. Additional tests on July 31 August 7 8 9 cover grain standardization plant pathology and mechanical drafting with several related posts and yearly pay scales. Further notices will invite applications for laboratory assistant dairy manufacturing specialist explosives inspector aeronautical mechanical draftsman accountant master gauge inspector gauge inspector assistant director of traffic schedule clerk and related roles with varied salaries.
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Sam
United States Civil Service Commission
Whitlock West Band to Play Two Carolina Beach Concerts
The Whitlock West Band will perform two concerts at Carolina Beach tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The group will travel by the first boat in the morning and spend the day at the beach. Officials promise splendid programs and expect large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitlock-West
Carolina Beach
Drum Corps Skips Goldsboro Parade Because Military
The Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps did not attend the Goldsboro parade and review of the Second Regiment. Col John Van B Metts informed officials the event would be strictly military with no civilian participation. Transportation funds from the city Tidewater Power Co and donors will be returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps
John van B. Metts
Tidewater Power Company
Many Heard Concert Whitlock West Band at Postoffice Park
Whitlock West Band performed in Postoffice Park last evening as the second of three test concerts to judge public interest before city funding weekly park concerts. Attendance was unusually good despite postponements, and members hoped for city support after the final test concert next Friday.
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Whitlock
West Band
Postoffice Park
Perapas
Mustead
I eTetna
Rev J C Wooten Leaves For Orient With Bishop Kilgo
Rev John C Wooten of Durham and Mrs Wooten visit Wrightsville Beach with children then conduct Grace Methodist services at 11 am He will depart next week to join Bishop Kilgo in Charlotte and sail for a four months visit to the Orient visiting Japan and China sailing from San Francisco he plans travel to the East.
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Kilgo
Orient
John C. Wooten
Durham
Grace Methodist Church
Japan
China
Tobacco Market Opened in Lumberton with Good Prices
The Lumberton tobacco market opened yesterday with about 100000 pounds traded on two warehouse floors at 16 and 17 cents. Traders reported brisk business and satisfaction with prices, easing fears for Robeson staple crops as sunshine reduced recent rain damage and the outlook across Robeson County improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumberton
Lumperton
Robeson
Old Sol
Kenneth Otten to Speak at St Matthew's Tomorrow Night
Mr. Kenneth Otten a Roanoke College graduate will address St. Matthew's English Evangelical Lutheran church tomorrow at 8 o'clock. All are invited to attend. Rev W G McClanahan is away on the pastor's vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Otten
St. Matthew's
Roanoke College
Roanoke
St. Matthew’s English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Otten
W. G. McClanahan
Officers Re-Elected in Chamber of Commerce
The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce met yesterday and re elected Marcus W. Jacobi as president J G McCormick as vice president J W Yates as second vice president and Howard B Branch as secretary. The committee members had also been re elected at the annual meeting and were endorsed unanimously for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Marcus W. Jacobi
J G. McCormick
J. W. Yates
Howard B. Branch
Chamber
Raleigh Minister to Conduct Services at First Presbyterian
Rev. W. McC White D D of Raleigh will lead services at First Presbyterian tomorrow at 11 a m and again at 6 p m Dr White is one of the most tied pulpit names in the area.
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Raleigh
W. McC.white
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
White
Rankin Pushes Eight Hour Day For Federal Women
Miss Jeanette Rankin of Montana campaigns to limit hours for women in federal service in Washington. After an undercover visit to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, she presses for an eight hour day amid protests from workers and some ministers. Public Printer Ralph and Secretary McAdoo respond, but Rankin vows further reforms.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
Jeanette Rankin
Missoula
Montana
Uncle Sam
Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital For
Miss Rankin
Congress
Senate
House
Ralph
Congressman Carter
Oklahoma
J. Raskin
California Street
McAdoo
How Uncle Sam Shops for a Million Soldiers
Washington July 14 The piece explains the massive outfitting task for the first national army under the Quartermaster Corps. It notes a $93 per man average and lists items such as 2 500 000 hats 2 600 000 cots 5 380 000 blankets 4 700 000 pairs of shoes and 54 000 000 yards of duck cloth, with bidding samples specifications and merit based buys to ensure quality.
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Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam
First National Army
Quartermaster’s Corps
Army
Sam
War Department
Eight Hour Day Order Clashes With Women Workers
Secretary McAdoo ordered an eight hour workday for all laborers after a late report to stop extra work. Hundreds of Bureau of the Treasury women workers protested with petitions signed by more than 600 employees across divisions. Congresswoman Atankin plans a broad push to regulate hours in all government bureaus to address labor reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Bureau
Atankin
Congress
Goethals Seeks Shipbuilding Contracts for Government Plants
General Goethals, head of the Shipping Board emergency fleet, says contracts will be offered for two government shipyards to build steel merchant ships. He aims to produce 3,000,000 tons in 18 months and outlines plans to take over 1,500,000 tons under private account with expedited construction and government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
George W. Goethals
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Governmen
Denman
Withson
Goethalsarge
Patriot manufacturers rally to armys need in wartime
The United States industry mobilizes under no formal contract as thousands of firms from New England to the South offer surplus plants and labor to equip the army. Quartermaster officials and manufacturers work in harmony to supply goods at near cost, ensuring timely outfitting of hundreds of thousands of soldiers despite immense scale.
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United States
New England
South
Uncle Sam
Pyoing Eye Treatment Promises Gum Recession Remedy
New York broker Burrell Chemical Co announces a 20 year search ends with a medicated ointment pyorigg for receding and bleeding gums and loose teeth. The product claims to stay where applied, resist saliva, and sells for one dollar in original packaging at local drug stores including Jarman & Jelle in Wilmington.
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New York
N. Y
T. B. Biker
Th Burrell Chemical Co
Cit
Jarman & Jelle
Wilmington
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Gregory Rules
MR. Gause
J. C. Wooten
First Presbyterian
The
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Princess Street
North Carolina
Rankin
Angle Sam
Gen. Boethals
Conway
Skeeter
Hall’s Drug Store
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