Masonboro Tops War Savings Drive With $6 955 Pledges
New Hanover countys war savings push reports Masonboro township surpassing its $16 874 allotment with pledges totaling $16 955 and calls for continued drive through July 4. Countywide totals show $105 647 84 in stamps sold by June, with $600 000 more needed this year as campaigns in shipyards and stores push on.
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New Hanover
War Savings Committee
Masonboro
Fries
New Hanover County
War Savings
Margaret Gibson
Gordon Thomson
National War Savings
Liberty Shipbuilding Company
Carolina Yard
Post Office
June Donations to the Catherine Kennedy Home
Community supporters contributed items to the Catherine Kennedy home including coffee vegetables and groceries from Mrs Bonitz and others. Donations list various names and items with several drug and ice companies noted for supplying necessities.
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Catherine Kennedy
Bonitz
B. Solomon
Funches
L. Clayton Grant
Lippett
H. F. Wilder
Tom Bagley
Underwood
Acion Bunting Drug Company
Suiptions
Bellamy Drug Compeny
Plate Ice Com
Ice
Independent Ice Company
the Dispatch
the Dispatch Publishing Company
Local Realty Market Quiet After Small Transfers
Yesterday's realty activity was subdued with deeds of limited value. W H Johnston to M W McCord s wife for 100 dollars and other considerations the south corner lot at Second and Marsar streets 82 1 2 by 66 feet. Annie Landen and others to W D Colwell for 100 dollars and other considerations part of block 29 in the Comer Hill survey. R L Johnson and wife to Rich McCabe referenced.
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W. H. Johnston
M. W. McCord
Carolina Face
Annie Landen
W. D. Colwell
Second and
Marsar Streets
R. L. J\nson
Rich McCabe
Irs
Bon Marche Becomes Year Round Complete Store
The Bon Marche shifts from off season stocking to year round operations. Buyers continuously search markets for merchandise and send in new and novel articles as they appear in fashion centers to maintain stock levels.
New Street Car Fares Take Effect Tomorrow
Tomorrow brings new street car fares from the Tidewater Power company and the sea coast railroad as the city and coast systems raise rates by two pennies. The June statements reflect the new gas rate of 1.75 dollars per thousand feet with a ten cent early-pay discount, and city cars now use cash registers capable of handling pennies to nickels and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Commission
Tidewater Power Company
Commission On the Seacoast Railroad
Bellamy Confident of U.S. Marshal Appointment Bid
Col George H Bellamy of Brunswick County returns from Washington amid strong Democratic support letters. he claims an inside track for the U S marshal post should Col W T Dortch resign. Supporters note extensive indorsements vs Col Aus Watts’s past bid and recall Watts’s alliance with Senators Overman and Simmons.
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Auti
California
George H. Bellamy
Brunswick County
Washington
W. T. Dortch
Goldsboro
Bellamy
North Carolina
Simmons and Overman
Godwin
Col
Aus Watts
Watts
Hubert Martin
Cortez Wrights
Overman and Simmons
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Delegates Choose Wrightsville Beach for Veterinary Meeting
Wrightsville Beach was selected as the next gathering site for the North Carolina State Veterinary Medical Association at a business session in the Elwood hotel High Point last week. Wrightsville faced little opposition and was chosen for the upcoming meeting location.
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Wrightsville Beach
North Carolina State Veterinary Medical Association
Elwood
High Point
Wrightsville
Delegates Elect Leaders at Beach Reunion 1916 Session
The article reports that Dr. M. M. Leonard of Asheville was elected president of the association with delegates recalling a 1916 beach session. Dr. J. I. Neal of Sanford and Dr. W. A. Honnaday of Greensboro were named first and second vice presidents. Dr. J. P. Spoon of Burlington was re elected secretary treasurer. The Wrightsville meeting date is not yet set.
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M. M. Leonard
Asheville
Association
J. I. Neal
Sanford
W. A. Honnaday
Greensboro
J. P. Spoon
Burlington
Wrightsville
Semi Annual Meeting of Board of Education
The board of education will hold its semi annual meeting tomorrow afternoon at 5 in its quarters at the courthouse. Routine business will be transacted and reports submitted. The board will elect or reelect a school committeeman for each school in the city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Court House
Lakeside Park 10 Opens Thursday in Wilmington County
Lakeside Park, formerly Greenfield, will officially open Thursday July 4 under Howard-Wells Amusement Co. General Manager Graybill promises a park with many attractions, a new bath house, and a lake for swimming. The zoo will entice children while adults sample amusements and new bathing suits.
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Lakeside Park
Greenfield Park
Howard-Wells Amusement Company
Graybill
Greenfield
Lakeside
Stallings Braces Braves for Fast Clip Toward Lead
If George Stallings can keep the Boston Braves traveling at their current pace they will soon reach the top of the standings. The team shows strong form and momentum under Stallings as they push for early season dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stallings
Boston Braves
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Charlotte
James O. Walker
Oasis Temple
Anjon
Walker
Rabban
de E. Cotton
Noble Walker
Oasis
United States
E. B. Graham
Archie Miller
Camp Greene
Wilmington
J. Lester DeLaney
Mecklenburg County
DeLaney
Cotton
Queen City
Robert Lee
Bob) Keesler
Potentate
Shriners
Band
Patrol
Lumina
Academy of Music
Wrightsville Sound
Bertie May Weaver
Greenville
S. C
L. W. Weaver
Red Cross Street
J. A. Sullivan
Calvary Baptist Church
Bellevue Cemetery
Sullivan
A. D. McClure
Bandeaux Brassieres
Bandeaux
Jersey
Aubry Sisters
Daggett & Ramsdel
Mary Garden
Mum
George J. Bellamy
C. W. Polvogt Co
C. W. Polvogt Company
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