Textile Workers Renew Allegiance to Old Glory at Southern Meeting
The Southern Textile Association held its eleventh annual session at Wrightsville Beach with 4000 members from states. A pledge to Old Glory was adopted and officers and executive board were elected. The meeting, presided by W. M. Sherard, elected John M. Davis as president and named Arthur M. Dixon and A. B. Carter in top posts. The convention will reconvene in Greenville, South Carolina, with plans for a forthcoming exposition and a focus on anti autocratic government rhetoric.
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United States
Southern Textile Association
South
Woodrow Wilson
Seashore Hotel
Wrightsville Beach
Seashore
James Greer
Greenville
S. C
England
France
Berlin
Kaiser William
W. M. Sherard
Caroleen
N.C
Dispatch
Messrs
J. B. Covington
Forest City
N. C
John W. Clarke
Durham
Clinton
North Carolina
F. Gordon Cobb
S.C
Board of Governors
Cobb
Willis
Tri
John A. Mccil
Dillingten
King’s Mountain
Spiinee
Nasajoy
New Engineer Train Formed For Ninth Division Units
Wilmington hosts recruitment for a North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee Engineer Train unit to serve with the Ninth Division Army. The 166 enlisted men and four officers will be mounted or motorized and split into three sections with a 1500 yard column. Recruitment HQ is at the Wilmington Cigar Company on Princess street.
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National Guard
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Richard D. Clowe
Bickett
Wilmington
Clowe
Wilmington Cigar Company
Princess Street
Three Test Concerts Set With Whitlock West Band
City finance committee and Whitlock West band officials agreed on three test concerts on post office square this summer. If crowds justify it, a contract for ten concerts at 200 dollars is possible with pay only if attendance meets the threshold. Band personnel include Grover Cook J C Thompson E G Biggs and others.
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City Council
Whitlock-West Band
Post Office Square
Wilmington
Ten
Grover Cook
J. C. Thompson
E. G. Biggs
EB. C. Bagwell
Jule Coley
John G. Bruckman
Robert F. Morris
Charles H. West
O. O. Whitlock
Charles Munn
J. H. Riggans
Tip Cook
Kamer Passes Optometry Exam Before State Board
Mr. W. A. Kamer, long time engraver at F. A. Bissinger's jewelry store, joined eight other Wilmington men in passing the North Carolina State Board of Examiners in Optimetry in Winston-Salem last Tuesday. He earned excellent marks and is well known in Wilmington.
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Kamer
State Board of Examiners
W. A. Kamer
F. A. Bissinger
North Carolina
Camp Prospects Unusually Good Says Committee
Local Wilmington business leaders push for a National Guard division camp to be located here with projected forces near 30,000 under a major general. Colonel Walker Taylor states prospects are bright and build on Secretary Baker’sNorth Carolina training camp approval. The plan mirrors earlier cantonment proposals evaluated as satisfactory by Major Waldr on.
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Wilmington
National Guard
Walker Taylor
Committee of Citizens
Newton Baker
North Carolina
National Army
Waldron
Wood
Southeastern Department
Roads reopen and tar to be laid on Castle Haynes road
Superintendent Burnett announced that all roads will be open to the public today and that tar will be applied on the Castle Haynes road surface from the 7 mile post toward the city on Monday.
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Burnett
Castle Haynes
Coast Defense Seeks Volunteers in Naval Reserve
The United States Naval Reserve Force invites men between 18 and 52 with experience on steam or power vessels to enroll in Coast Defense. Roles include engineers, machinists, gunners, electricians, telegraphers and cooks. Enrollment allows ongoing work with calls to active duty when needed, benefiting family men who can visit home more often. Enrolling officer Lieut. W. M. Atkinson, U S N R F, Office Trust Building corner Front and Market streets Room 45.
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United States Naval Reserve Force
Naval Reserve Force
W. M. Atkinson
Trust Building
Newspaper Men Meet at Wrightsville Beach
The North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers will convene at the Seashore Hotel Wrightsville Beach for a semi annual session. Fifteen member papers will attend along with officers J L Horne Jr P T Way W W Weaver R E Carmichael and guests from Wilmington and across the state. The program includes sessions on state news gathering print paper supplies and advertising with fishing trips and social events.
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Seashore
Wrightsville Beach
North Carolina Association of
Charlotte News
Asheville Times
Hickory Record
Winston-Salem Sentinel
Greensboro Record
Durham Sun
Concord Times
Salisbury Post
Rocky Mount Telegram
Wilmington Dispatch
New Bern Sun-Journal
Henderson Dispatch
Fayetteville
Morehead City
North Carolina Press Association
Seashore Hotel
Wilmington Rotary Club
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
H. B. Branch
Chamber
W. E. Lawson
Tidewater Power Company
A. B. Skelding
Horne
Assembly Hall
J. L. Horne, Jr
Telegram
Rocky Mount
R. E. Carmichael
Sentinel
Winston-Salem
P. T. Way
Dispatch
Henderson
W. W. Weaver
Sun
Durham
E. J. Hale, Jr
Observer
J. F. Hurley
Post
Salisbury
J. P. Rawley
Enterprise
High Point
T. W. Chambliss
Times
Asheville
Shell Roads
New Hanover County
Associated Press
W. C. Dowd
News
Charlotte
Association
Wilmington
Carolina
Come On In the water's fine at the beach today
Advertisement notes inviting readers to enjoy a sunny beach day with clear waters and warm conditions. Contains a brief promotional tone encouraging immediate attendance.
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Advt
Lumina Ad Promises Cool Comfort Away From City Heat
An advertisement urges readers to move to Lumina for relief from urban heat and to enjoy cool, comfortable living conditions away from the bustle of the city.
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Lumina
Advt
Discontinue Demonstrations for Canning Due to Tomato Shortage
The National Special Aid Society will stop Tuesday and Thursday morning canning demonstrations until home grown tomatoes are plentiful. Vegetables are abundant but expensive, forcing suspension. Mrs. Cameron will resume demonstrations with Miss Wilhelmina Harlow and Mrs. Keithley when food becomes plentiful. Watch papers for notices.
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National Special Aid Society
Ordination Service for William McKay at St Mark's Church
Bishop Thomas Campbell Darst will ordain 24 year old William S. McKay, Payne Divinity School graduate, class of 1917 Petersburg Va., to the diaconate next Tuesday morning June 26 at 11 o'clock. Rt Rev Thos C Darst will officiate in East Carolina Diocese. Public invited to attend.
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Thomas Campbell Darst Wili
William S. McKay
Payne Divinity School
Petersburg
St. Mark’s Church
Thos. C. Darst
East Carolina
Time Limit Nearing For Tax Listing Final Warnings
Those who have not listed taxes receive a final warning with tax listing date set to June 30. An advertisement in today’s Dispatch notes the deadline and urges action. Failure to list property incurs a 25 fine and failing to list polls is a misdemeanor with possible imprisonment or fine.
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The
Dispatch
Royal Society packages offered at 25 percent off
Summer line of Royal Society packages priced 25 percent below regular. Cotton materials that accompany these packages have risen in value, making the deal more attractive. Prices range from 19c to 1.13 dollars, previously 25c to 1.50 dollars.
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Jersey
Royal Society
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