Addition to Catherine Kennedy Home Nears Completion
The late Samuel Bear Jr funded a doubling of the Catherine Kennedy Home’s capacity with a new sixteen room addition. Contractor L H Volpis aimed to finish interior work in five weeks, providing apartments, a dining room, kitchen, porches, and a second floor with halls, a large attic, and brick veneer construction on a brick building with a slate roof.
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Catherine Kennedy
Viy
Princess Streets
L. H. Volpis
Samuel Bear, Jr
North Carolina
Trines Street
First Aid Classes Reach Full Attendance at High School
Attendance at the high school first aid course reached full enrollment and twenty five students qualified for diplomas from Washington. Lectures covered bandages, bruises, dislocations and fractures by Dr. Tankersley, Ve. Pendein, Dr. Hart, and Dr. Coddington, with texts available for sale via Joahelle Belden on South Fourth.
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Washincon
Wien
Joahelle Belden
South Fourth Bynes
Tankersley
Ve. Pendein
Hart
Coddington
Miss Kellermann Delighted by New Motion Picture
The Academy Be Music screened the film featuring Ny Ann Ellorman to audiences yesterday afternoon. It centers on child like duplicity with a wartime story of a sordid nature and revived fairy tale imagery. The manager noted some scenes were cut and claimed the film contained absolutely nothing improper.
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Thas
Mill Hatur
Ann Ellorman
Academy
Mioe
Vince
Brooklyn N L Championseyeing strong pitching pick
The Brooklyn National League champions show a promising pitcher We Been in Durning from a Portland Eastern League club. Hix’s last year record stands at sixteen wins and seven losses.
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Brooklyn
Durning
Portland
Hix
Board rejects appointment to fill Gieschen term
Board of Education will not elect a successor to fill the unexpired term of Mr J G L Gieschen who resigned to remain as German vice consul. Mr B Solomon says the board will wait for newly appointed members but may keep Mr Woodus Kellum. He notes plans for a central county high school location on Market Street and opposes multiple county schools.
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Board of Education
J. G. L. Gieschen
B. Solomon
Solomon
Woodus Kellum
C. B. Newcombe
Thos E. Cooper
Kellum
Gieschen
Mr. Kellum
Market Street
East Wilmington
Winter Park
First Annual Meeting of Howard-Wells Amusement Co
The first annual meeting of directors and stockholders was held at the Grand Theatre Building with nearly full stock represented. James Howard, secretary-treasurer, reported solid progress and a 7 percent dividend. The retiring board was re-elected and Victoria theatre improvements planned at about 12000, with architects handling plans. Percy W. Wells re-elected president, James Howard secretary treasurer, A O Schuster vice president. The firm formed March 1, 1916, with 450000 capital stock and took over Royal Grand Victoria and Academy of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard-Wells Amusement Company
Grand Theatre
James Howard
Victoria Theatre
Percy W. Wells
A. O. Schuster
Royal, Grand, Victoria and Academy of Music
Winter Park Dominates Masonboro In One Sided Bout
Winter Park crushed Masonboro 19 to 4 in a matinee basketball clash. Winter Park displayed sharp passing and easy scoring while Masonboro struggled to convert opportunities and defend. Lineups followed.
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Masonboro
Winter Park
Co operative Spring Openings Set for March 13 to 15
Millinery and department stores join a city wide cooperative plan to stage spring openings on March 13 14 and 15. Out of town shoppers are welcomed as all shops display new styles and fashions throughout the three days.
Wrightsville Beach Prepares for Record Summer Growth
The mayor and Board of Aldermen sanction extensive improvements at Wrightsville Beach as dozens of cottages rise and eight new summer homes go up. Hotels such as Seashore and Oceanic receive interior and exterior upgrades while water and power projects boost capacity.
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Wrightsville Beach
Northrop
Seashore
Col. Walker Taylor
Thomas H. Wright
Wright
Norfolk
Europe
United States
Tidewater Power Company
Oceanic Hotel
Hanover Inn
Beach Water Company
Indian Air Pump Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Harbor Island
Bank
Bishop Darst Leads Lenten Services in Richmond
Rt. Rev. Thomas C. Darst Bishop of East Carolina conducts the midday services at St. Paul’s church in Richmond drawing large crowds. Services run 1 to 1:20 daily with the middle aisle reserved for business. side aisles and balcony open for women this week.
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Darst
Virginia Capital
Richmond
May Day Fred Mitchell Day at Braves Field Boston
May has been proclaimed Fred Mitchell Day at Braves Field in Boston to honor the Braves figure. The Chicago Cubs visit the Hub for the first time under leadership from the club’s former scout and Harvard coach.
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Fred Mitchell
Braves Field
Boston
Chicago Cubs
Braves
Harvard
City Council Orders New Primary and City Election
At a joint meeting the City Council and city board of elections ordered a new registration for the municipal primary and city election. The primary is set for April 17 and the city election for May 1. Registration books open March 30 and close April 7. The meeting, attended by Council members and election board officials, set the notice at thirty days per statute.
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City Board of Elections
B. A. Merritt
P. Q. More
C. W. Woodward
Messrs
Wm. E. Lawson
J. J. Loughlin
Maj. W. N. Harriss
Italy to Redeem War Bonds Through War-Industry Gains
Rome March 8 Italy will redeem war bonds to the last line through earnings of new war industries says Luigio Luzzatti Italy richer than assumed with over 2000 factories producing war materials and about a half million workers Savings banks are increasing deposits despite war loans The minister argues Italy has always paid debts promptly and urges an international Chamber of Compensation to ease global finance and calls for gold restoration by the United States to relieve the crisis.
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Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Luigio Luzzatti
Piedmont
New York
Germany
United States
Paris
Euirope
Long distance batting records held by Johnson and Ruth
It is noted that the two players with most long distance batting records are pitchers Walter Johnson of Washington and Babe Ruth of the Red Sox.
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Walter Johnson
Washington
Babe Ruth
Red Sox
Coast Line cited for delay in Wilmington Light Infantry return
The Coast Line traffic department said the Pullman car of the Wilmington Light Infantry left Washington thirty four minutes late and the train did not depart Richmond until 3 03 am due to a minor accident. The train arrived in Wilmington one hour forty minutes late, and citizens blame poor schedules on the North route. They call for improved through and local service on the W and W to connect with the main line.
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Wilmington Light Infantry
National Capital
Woodrod Wilson
Coast Line
Pullman
Washington Terminal Company
Washington
Richmond
Wilmington
Dispatch
Rocky Mount
Atlantic Coast Line
Mullins to Get Free Mail Delivery in April
The Mullins Enterprise reports Mullins South Carolina will inaugurate free mail delivery on April first. Three daily trips for carrier one from 8:25 to 4:50 and two trips for carrier two from 7:30 to 5:50, with civil service exams later for permanent carriers.
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Mullins
S. C
Washington
Ragsdal
Stackhouse
North Carolina State College to Become State name change
West Raleigh March 8 The North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts will replace its old designation with North Carolina State College the nickname State to be used publicly. Representative L P McLendon introduced the bill which became law after broad alumni support a 77 per cent favorable vote and endorsements by the General Alumni Association and the college trustees. The student body also favored the proposal.
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Raleigh
N. C
Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering
North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
L. P. McLendon
Durham
North Carolina State
Wake County Alumni Association
General Alumni Association
Rev Duncan Addresses Marion District Sunday School
Rev Watson B. Duncan Jr., pastor of Lois Methodist Church South, spoke on Our Missionary Policy at the Marion District Sunday School convention in Mullins South Carolina on March 6 7. Delegates from the Lois circuit included Miss Edna Stanley H B Elliott and Geo L Warr.
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Lois, 5. C
Watson B. Duncan, Jr
Lois Methodist Church
South
Marion District
Mullins
S. C
Mr. Duncan
Association
Lois Circuit
Edna Stanley
H. B. Elliott
Geo. L. Warr
Maine Colleges in Debate League Opens Tomorrow
In Waterville Maine the Maine intercollegiate debating league contests begin tomorrow with Colby Bates and the University of Maine each entering two teams One side supports and the other opposes the resolution that the Federal Government should provide for compulsory arbitration of all labor disputes on interstate railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Maine Intercollegiate
Colby College
Bates College
University of Maine
Robins Bank on Snyder to Replace Meyers in Triangle
Manager Bobby Robinson bets on catcher Snyder a Macon recruit to empower the Robins as Chief Meyers nears retirement and signals a shakeup in the lineup.
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Bobby Robinson
Catcher Snyder
Macon
Robins
Chief Meyers
Endorsed bill passes General Assembly without opposition
The measure cleared both chambers with strong backing and becomes effective immediately. North Carolina State is anticipated to be a common term, replacing the previous A. and M. designation.
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General Assembly
North Carolina
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Board of Managers
Lasses
Miss Kellerman
Howard Wells Company
de Clares
Montgomery
Herring
Capt
Maultsby
Jarrelly
Hewlett Hobbs
F. Ammenhauser Capps
Barber Farrow L
Wrightsville
Board of of Elections and Governing Board of the City
Elvington
Pharmatx
Cor
Princess Sts
American Red Cross Society
Princess Street
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
B. Kuppenheimer and Co
And
J. M. Solky & Co. Are
B. Kuppenheimer & CO
J. M. Soley & CO
One Price Clothiers and Furnishers
North Front Street
Rev
Duncan
Maine Colleges
Bon Marcly (Incorporated
Children’s Union
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