Wilmington High School graduates hear address by Robert Page
Wilmington High School graduation night honored 42 girls and 18 boys. Hon. Robert N. Page spoke on war and Red Cross as diplomas were awarded with scholarships and school honors. Academic honor rolls list Irene Price 96.62 and Lucile Merritt 96.2 among many top students.
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Wi Hh
Wilmington
Academy of Sase
Robert N. Page
Bruce
Wit-Espite
Bard
Irene Price
Amy Bradley
LeGrand
Unit of North Carolina
Person Merritt
State University of Virpi
Lucile Merritt
Trinity College
Kin
Page
Congress
Red Cross
College Preparatory
Rufus LeGrand
Houston Merritt
Payson Willard
Johanna Rehder
Emilie Bissenger
Jack Orpil
Mae Davis
Neveland Brand
Elizabeth McClure
Margaret Wiliams
Kate Cumming
Ili
Lucy King
Ethel Brown
Ruby Porter
Rena Cole
Susie Roberts
Lushagen
Wallace Hopkins
George Murphey
New York Concert Promises Major Music Event
June 1 report from New York describes a grand concert in Central Park or Polo Grounds with about ten thousand attendees. Mendelssohn pieces will be performed and proceeds support a stamps campaign. Philip Sousa to direct a 269 piece naval band ensemble.
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New York
York
Mendelssohn
Vines
Philip Sousa
Thanksgiving Service Set for Delgado Community
The Delgado Presbyterians and Baptists plan a joint thanksgiving service at Delgado Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening to praise God for the miraculous escape of car occupants from a trestle crash into Wrightsville Sound. The riders, members of the local Sunday schools, were en route to Wrightsville Beach for their annual outing. Reverend Andrew J. Howell and D. H. Wilcox will address the service as regular church activities are suspended.
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Delgado Mill
Delgado Presbyterian Church
Wrightsville Sound
Delgado Presbyterian and Baptist
Wrightsville Beach
Presbyterian Church
Andrew J. Howell
D. H. Wilcox
John Jeter Hurt
First Baptist Church
Seashore Hotel Opens With Strong Reservations
The Seashore hotel, run by Captain Edgar L. Hinton, opens between Lumina and Banks channel. Reservations are high and many guests will dine tonight. the beach remains closed until Saturday June 8 when the Oceanic Hotel, led by Charles E. Hooper, opens as well.
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Seashore
Edgar L. Hinton
Lumina
Banks’ Channel
Captain Hinton
Oceanic Hotel
Oceanic
Charles E. Hooper
Constable Davis Resigns to Join Railroad Police
John H. Davis high constable of New Hanover county since 1912 resigns his office to join the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad car department on June 11. He cites salary differences as the reason and plans to possibly return to public service later, with the county commissioners to appoint a successor.
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John H. Davis
New Hanover County
Davis
Coast Line
New Archbishop Shaw to be Installed in New Orleans
The Most Rev John W Shaw will be installed as archbishop of New Orleans succeeding the late Archbishop Blenk. A morning street procession precedes a simple ceremony at St Josephs church with two papal bulls read. Clergy will kiss the archbishops ring and receive his blessing.
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New Orleans
John W. Shaw
Archbishop Blenk
St. Joseph’s Church
Giants and White Sox Pitching Staffs Break Up Soon
Both champion teams will see their pitching staffs broken up as star players are called to military service, leaving the Giants and White Sox to face changes in their rosters and potential replacements.
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Giants
White Sox
How Wilmington May Become a Real Port
Bernard Spooner argues Wilmington can lead southern water commerce if dredging expands the harbor and federal shipyard support increases. He urges local business and residents to invest, welcome newcomers, and prioritize Wilmington interests to make the port a hub for New York, Europe, and the Caribbean.
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Bernard Spooner
Wilmington
Charleston
Savannah
South Atlantic
Cape Fear
New York
Europe
Central America
West Indies
Far East
Sam
Uncle Sam
Dodge
South
Last Services at St James as Pastor Heads to Camps
Dr Milton invites his congregation to the morning service at St James tomorrow for the last time before a six week assignment in camps across North and South Carolina and Georgia. He will address St Mary's Raleigh students and deliver the University of South Carolina baccalaureate sermon.
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Milton
St. James
North
South Carolina
Georgia
St. Mary’s School
Raleigh
University of South Carolina
Francis R. Lee
Virginia
Fort Caswell
War Commission
Episcopal Church
Frank A. Juhan
Christchurch
Greenville
S. C
AELEN WILL ASSIST IN CONDUCTING BOLTON SERVICES
Rev. T. P. Allen, Presbyterian evangelist, will assist Rev. J. S. Crowley at Bolton Presbyterian Church in morning and evening services tomorrow. Allen will deliver a special message to congregants and residents, with music provided. Services are at 11:00 AM and 8:30 PM in the new church.
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Aelen
Bolton
T. P.allen
J. S. Crowley
Bolton Presbyterian Church
Mr. Allen
Kansas University Commencement Week Opens Amid War Absences
Lawrence Kansas June 1 Scores of crimson blue banners mark the opening of commencement week at the University of Kansas. Many festivities are omitted due to the war and student service. Class day events were held, with tomorrow’s baccalaureate by Rev Clyde McGee and Monday graduation speaker James W Gerard former ambassador to Germany.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
Clyde McGee
Chicago
James W. Gerard
Germany
6 Cent Fare Granted for St Louis Trains
The United Railways company may charge a 6 cent fare for its St Louis traction lines for one year as approved by the state public service commission. After twelve months the company must justify making the rate permanent.
Militia’s Oldest Artillery Company Plans 280th Anniversary
Boston marks the 280th anniversary of The Military Company of Massachusetts later this Monday. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company will parade to Faneuil Hall and Old South Church for a sermon, commissioning officers, and a banquet with notable guests from the Old Guard New York to Bristol Train of Artillery.
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Boston
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Massachusetts
America
Great Britain
Massachusetts Bay District
Winthrop
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Military Company of
Robert
Keayne
London
Statehouse
Faneuil Hall
Military Company of Massachusetts
Artillery Company
Honorable Artillery
Old Guard of
New York
Providence Train of Artillery
Rhode Island
Worcester Continentals
Worcester
Governor’s Foot Guard
Hartford
Putnam Phalanx
Richmond Blues
Richmond
Amoskeag Veterans
Manchester
N. H
Bristol Train of Artillery
Bristol
R. I
Governor McCall
Old South Church
Boston Common
McCall
LSU Commencement Flags 600 Stars Honor Service
Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge dedicated a service flag with 600 stars during commencement to honor students and alumni who entered national service. Governor Ruffin G. Pleasant, serving as president of the alumni federation, delivered the principal address.
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Louisiana State
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
Ruffin G. Pleasant
Alumni Federation
Julia Lathrop Named President Of National Social Work Conference
Julia C. Lathrop now leads the national conference of social work. She has headed the Children's Bureau in Washington since its 1912 founding and is noted for civic and sociological work. Lathrop, Illinois native, began with Hull House and Chicago civics and philanthropy efforts.
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Julia C. Lathrop
National Conference of Social Work
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Washington
Liss Lathrop
Illinois
Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
Illinois State Board of Charities
Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy
Notable historical anniversaries on this date
A run of brief notices recalls 1818 Bishop Benedict Joseph Plaget visiting Detroit. It also marks 1843 John Cary, George Washington's former body servant, dying in D C in his 114th year. 1868 James Buchanan dies at Wheatland Pennsylvania. 1893 the Presbyterian general assembly suspends Dr Briggs from ministry.
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Benedict Joseph Plaget
Detroit
John Cary
George Washington
Washington, D. C
James Buchanan
United States
Wheatland
Cove Gap
Presbyterian General Assembly
Dr. Briggs
Billiard Halls and Bowling Alleys Closed in Asheville
Asheville officials announce the closing of all billiard halls bowling alleys and similar amusements today to divert energy into essential war industries. The ban will remain in effect for the duration of the war.
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Asheville
N. C
Rhodes resigns from police force after six years of service
W. K. Rhodes, a member of the police department for six years, tendered his resignation to Chief N. J. Williams last night. The resignation becomes effective today as Rhodes will pursue another line of work, the details of which remain undisclosed.
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W. K. Rhodes
Police Department
N. J. Williams
Navy Seaman Joins Service After Years at Atlantic Coast Line
Joseph R. Carney, long employed in the auditor of freight receipts office at the Atlantic Coast Line, has moved to Mobile Alabama to visit relatives. He recently joined the navy and awaits his call to active duty.
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Joseph R. Carney
Atlantic Coast Line
Mobile
Ala
Navy
Kronstadt Seizure Marked Year Ago in War
On June 1 1917 workmen and soldiers seized Kronstadt defending Petrograd and repudiated the provisional government conference of Italian war mission and officials in Washington.
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Kronstadt
Petrograd
Provisional Government
Washington
Notable Birthdays Marked for Stars On This Day
Miss Blanche Sweet, Chicago born film actress, turns 24 today. Margarete Matzenauer, Hungarian operatic mezzo soprano, celebrates 37th birthday today. Princess Yolanda, eldest child of is mentioned as part of the roster in this birthday listing.
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Blanche Sweet
Chicago
Margarete Matzenauer
Hungary
Princess Yolanda
Weather forecast for the South Atlantic and East Gulf states
The Weather Bureau predicts fair and warm conditions in the South Atlantic and East Gulf states for the first half of the week starting Monday with showers in the latter part. Tennessee is forecast for showers and cooler weather with fair conditions the middle and latter parts of the week.
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Washington
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
The
Weather Bureau
Tennessee
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Seashore Hotel
Constable Davis
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
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Moline
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Brooklyn
National League Baseball
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