Winners Named in The Dispatch Shipbuilding Contest
The Dispatch announces three prize winners Winnie Davis McEyerly Maie Sanden and Jennie Mae Startsfield for essays on Wilmington and shipyards. First prize twenty dollars, second ten, third five in gold. A fourth paper by the first prize writer was disqualified for length but praised by judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Shipbuilding
Dispatch
Winnie Davis McEyerly
South Front Street
Maie Sanden
North Third Street
Jennie Mae Startsfield
Dock Street
Dispatch Office
H. C. McQueen
P. Moore
J. O. Reilly
the Dispatch
Derbyshire Speaks at Academy Today
Dr Albert J Derbyshire of Brooklyn back from front line service in France will speak at the Academy of Music this afternoon at 430 oclock and Wilmington is urged to attend He also speaks at First Baptist Church at 11 am The addresses will cover the need for men to serve in France and offer varied discussion for listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Derbyshire
Brooklyn
France
Academy of Music
Wilmington
Derbyshire
First Baptist Church
Women’s council urged to curb perishables for war effort
The women’s council of defense, with representatives from all war work groups, was told by the city food administrator that more perishable foods must be used. No canned goods should be used. released cans go to the allies. A letter to women’s organizations will be mailed immediately, urging compliance and influence to cut perishables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Defense
State Food Administration
Doctor loses forefinger in Wrightsville beach accident
Dr W M Newton of Spartanburg a leading dentist was ashore at Lumina when a disabled launch crashed into a second boat. His left forefinger was mashed. He was taken to James Walker Memorial hospital and reported comfortable. Accompanied by Dr A Newton and Dr Edwards others joined the rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Newton
Spartanburg
Wrightsville Beach
James Walker Memorial Hospital
A. Newton
Kaiser, N. C
Dr. Edwards
Captain Marine
E. N. Owen
Lumina
Dr. Newton
Over-ripe Produce and Summer Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement urges quick action for heat related bowel trouble citing overripe tomatoes and vegetables as causes. It promotes GROVE'S BABY BOWELL MEDICINE as a safe remedy for both adults and children during summer and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
Notice to foreign born Wilmington July 4 celebration meeting
All foreign born residents and their children in Wilmington are urged to assemble in the city hall council chamber Monday at noon. Mayor P. Q. Moore and Council of Defense chairman McCormick will discuss forming committees and plans for a July 4 loyalty to the United States celebration. Attendance is requested to join nationwide loyalty day observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Council Chamber
P. Q. Moore
Council of Defense
McCormick
United States
War Savings rallies planned across schools and precincts
A wartime campaign meeting chaired by J. W. Little outlined census completion efforts led by P. H. Mason and Miss Margaret Gibson and announced rallies in South Wilmington Winter Park Cornelius Harnett and other precincts with speakers arranged by Mrs. J. M. Solky. A countywide vice chairmanship list and local allotments totaling 704 814 dollars were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Savings Stamp
Federal Court Room
J. W. Little
P. H. Mason
William Struthers
Margaret Gibson
South Wilmington School
Winter Park
Cornelius Harnett
J. M. Solky
Little
J. A. Sullivan
G. W. McClanahan
J. Wallace West
Frances Sullivan
T. S. Maultsby
W. H. Shepard
L. L. Shepard
L. S. Avant
C.S. Britt
H. W. Koenig
B. S. Rich
New Hanover
Cape Fear
Federal Point
Harnett
Cssccerseeseeess
Masonboro
Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach Hosts Concerts and Beach Gatherings
Wrightsville expected to host hundreds on the sands for a lively afternoon with mermaids and parade of three pronged rod advocates. Lumina last night drew large crowds with encoreable acts as Director Elam led a celebrated artist group. Oceanic hosted noon Elam orchestra and a dinner, while Tri State Water and Light delegates praised the beach and urged broader recognition across Georgia and South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Lumina
Elam
Tri-State Water and Light
Oceanic
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina Hotels and Restaurants Placed on Beef Ration
Raleigh June 15 Hotels restaurants and boarding houses in North Carolina were urged by State Food Administrator Henry A Page to cut beef use. Boiled beef limited to two meals weekly beef steak to one and roast beef to one weekly. Household allowance not to exceed one and one fourth pounds per person weekly or one and a half with bone. Page cited shipping and army demand and urged flexible conservation policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Henry A. Page
Page
France
Food Administration
Nuxated Iron Endorsed by Former Cabinet Official
A former presidential cabinet official and doctors tout Nuxated Iron as a tonic and energy booster. They cite Secretary Shaw and other leaders endorsing the supplement, claiming it revives strength, vigor, and mental sharpness in adults. The ad notes wide publication of the formula and offers a money back guarantee through Jarman & Futrelle in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
James Francis Sullivan
Shaw
James Francia Sullivan
Bellevue Hospital
Artment
New York
Westchester County Hospital
United States
Chails A. Towne
Senator Towne
Ieee
Wm. R. Kerr
Tres
Everywi
N. Lulke
Ashit
Jarman & Futrelle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Academy Today
Victor Victrola
Broadway
Wilmington Talking Machine Co
Henry Randall
Paramount Artcraft Film Corporation
Washington, DC
Wrightsville Way
The
Secretary of the Treasury
Iowa
DR. W. N. Weeks
Baltimore
Dental Parlor
Masonic
Witout Cates
K.fine
Front Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!