North Carolina Motion Picture Exhibitors prepare for Wrightsville Beach gathering
The North Carolina Motion Picture Exhibitors League plans its annual convention at Wrightsville Beach June 14 to 16. Delegations from South Carolina and Charlotte are expected. Welcome addresses will be given by Mayors Parker Quince Moore and Thomas H. Wright.
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Otion Picture
Wrightsville Beach
Parker Quince Moore
Thomas H. Wright
North Carolina Motion Picture Exhibitors’ League
Percy W. Wells
Wrightsile Beach
Themo
Oceanic Hotel
Harbor Island
Tor of
South Carolina
Columbia
Palmetty
Charlotte
Queenly
Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce
P. Q. Moore
Thos. H. Wright
North Carolina
H. B. Vaturr
Lexington
N. C
A. F. Sims
Winston-Salem
Indiana
Frank J. Reubusch
Shelbyville
Chicago
Lumina
R. D. Craver
Tarvia to be applied on New Hanover highways
Seventy thousand pallane of tarvia will be laid on New Hanover county roads next week to prepare for heavy jet traffic. Under county commissioners chair W A McGirt and roads superintendent Burnett supervise the project with a new distributing machine. Roads treated include Scott’s Hill Masonboro Wrightsville Turper Wrightsville Sound Road Valley Feberg Point and others. Motorists are asked to avoid use while treatment proceeds.
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New Hanover
New Hinovey
W. A ‘cGirt
Board of
County Commissioners
Burnett
Mads
Scott’s i
Masonboro
Wrightsville
Turper
Wrightsville Sound Road
Villaley
Feberg
Point
Seven-Mile Post
Uington
Automobilist
Wilmington Reserve Fliers Assigned to Duty
Three Wilmington Reserve fliers on government pay linked to the Engineer Reserve Corps include Captain George H. Bunker and Cass Catlett of Wilmington and Lieutenant George W. Rappalyen of Southport. The report notes their recent assignment and national service status, reflecting ongoing military support roles.
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Wilmington
George H. Bunker
Cas
Catlett
George W. Rappalyen
Southport
Engineer Ouicare
Registration in New Hanover Sets Record for Draft Eligibility
Complete returns show Wilmington and New Hanover contributing 3109 to the draft, 69 above government estimates. Registration was heavy with blacks largely complying, ward tallies cited, few slackers, and plans to post names at precincts.
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Wilmington
New Hanover
Mark Twain
Maco
Boards of Registration
Council considers road roller purchase and street repairs
City Council, with nearly full membership, weighs borrowing $50 000 at 5½ percent to cover current expenses and sends engineers to Durham to inspect a road roller. Residents urge action on North Tenth Street while repairs on Market and Front streets face limits. May fire report cites 16 fires causing under $2 000 in damage and notes common causes.
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W. J. McCaig
Henry Davis
C. S. Burnett
Durham
Western Austin Road Roller Company
Council
Lowenstein
Tenth Street
Market
Chestnut
L. M. Bunting
Market Street
Front
Water Streets
Customs House
D. J. Joyner
Sixth and
Castle Streets
B. A. Merritt
Front Street
Bunting
City Hall
Morning Star
Wilmington Dispatch
Charles Schnibben
Diyner
Gregattieethr
Warsaw editor faces serious charge in Wilmington
Robert S. Taylor editor of the Dublin Record and NC Deaf Mutes Association official will have a Friday hearing before Recorder George Harriss. He was arrested yesterday and released on a 500 dollar bond after a white couple was seen entering a disreputable house on North Seventh street. The 17 year old girl alleges Taylor tried to entice her into a room. the girl was paroled to Salvation Army supervisor Yates.
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Robert S. Taylor
Warsaw
Duplin Record
North Carolina
Deaf Mutes’ Association
George Harriss
Taylor
North Seventh Street
E. J. Grimsley
Yates
Salvation Army
Wilmington
Seventh Street
Tobacco crop looks strong in Columbus County
Mr. E F Powell cashier of the Bank of Vineland says tobacco planting is up this year in Columbus county. He notes excellent weather and prospects for lucrative returns, with more tobacco planted than last season.
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Columbus County
Powell
E.F. Powell
Bank of Vineland
Liberty Loan War Bonds Rally Quietly Gains Ground
Banking leaders report strong local interest in Liberty Loan bonds with many small earners and wealthier supporters alike subscribing daily. Banks promote easy installments to help workers and clerks participate as nationwide drive proceeds despite limited local campaigns.
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America
Europe
Coast Line
Clearing House Association
Death of Master Edward Sprunt Emerson
The death of Edward Sprunt Emerson aged 19 months occurred yesterday at 3 45 PM at the family home 318 South Front street. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at 5 00 PM from the residence conducted by Rev R E Gribbin of St Johns Episcopal Church and Rev Dr J M Wells of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow at Oakdale cemetery.
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William P. Emerson
South Front Street
Edward Sprunt
Edward
R. E. Gribbin
St. John’s Episcopal Church
J. M. Wells
First Presbyterian Church
Oakdale Cemetery
Home Guard Drilling Offers Young Men City Opportunity
The city invites young men to join the Home Guard Unit as it drills for the third time and plans expansion. Captain George Bowden leads training, with limited membership and a Thursday 8 PM assembly at Fourth and Harnett Streets to discuss equipment purchases.
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George Bowden
Fourth
Harnett Streets
Opening Dance at Lumina Saturday Night
Advertisement notes an opening dance at Lumina on Saturday night featuring regular Lumina orchestra.
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Lumina
Lumina Orchestra
Advt
Life Insurance Policy Details for Military Duty Claimed
No extra premium for life policies of Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York for those serving in the military in the United States. For further particulars call A B Croom Jr manager Wilmington District. First Company in America and the largest financial institution in the world promotes safety first.
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The
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
United States
A. B. Croom, Jr
Mgr
Wilmington
America
Safety First
Turks Decide to Defend Jerusalem Against Attack
Turkish authorities have reversed an earlier plan to evacuate Jerusalem. A trusted source says German influence prompted the change and the city will be defended rather than abandoned if menaced.
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Jerusalem
Death of Mrs. E. B. Roberts in Water Town
Mrs. E. B. Roberts sister in law of Lt. W. P. Monroe died Sunday night at her Water Town New York home. Funeral services were held at the residence. She is survived by a husband employed by the C B and Q railroad. Lt. Monroe’s son had lived with her since his mother’s death last December.
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Monroe
E. B. Roberts
W. P. Monroe
Roberts
Watertown
N. Y
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Elvington Pharmacy Merges Front Street Store
Announcement by Mr. Elvington, proprietor, that the drug stores on Second and Princess streets and at 117 North Front street will merge. The move will occur the first of next week and the Front Street stock will be considerably increased.
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Elvington
Front Street
Second and Princess Streets
North Front Street
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H. B. Warner
Petcr W. Wells
C. R. Seelye
New York City
Fathe Exchange, Inc
County Board of Registration
North Tenth Street
Liberty
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Emerson
Home Guard Drilling
Polvogt
Southern Building
City OF Jerusalem
Associated Press
Stockholm
London
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