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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1917

Page

7

Second North Carolina Infantry to stop in Wilmington en route to Goldsboro

Governor Bickett may witness the Second Regiment of North Carolina Infantry passing through Wilmington on its way from El Paso to Goldsboro for muster out of Federal service. A parade exercise could be arranged with Company A Engineer Troops and Company B Engineers joining the event, and the stop is expected Tuesday with local officers among the troops.

Thomas W. Bickett North Carolina Infantry el Paso Texas Goldsboro Wilmington United States Army New Orleans John van B. Metts Charlotte Seaboard Air Line

Railroaders to Play the Birds

Sunset Park yesterday afternoon rain halted the second Washington Americans minus Dunn Orioles game, practice followed by cancellation. Next week Baltimore faces Ray Ryan's Virginia League team and Wilmington Light Infantry, with key Yankees and Braves stars slated for April 4 at the park. Ray Morgan's squad heads to Rocky Mount Monday to meet Ryan's Railroaders.

Jupiter Plavius Sunset Park Washington Americans Jack Dunn Baltimore Orioles Ray Morgan Dunn Ray Ryan Orioles Birds Wilmington Light Infantry Hank” Gaylor Bob” Burnett Bill” Donovan New York Yankees George Stalling Boston Braves Yankees Baker Lee Magee Fritz Maisel Slim Caldwell Nanamaker Pipp Bostonians Johnny Evers Sherwood Magee Big Ed Kenetchy Bill James Dick Rudolph Hank Goudy Rabbit Maranville Clark Griffith Rocky Mount Ryan Railroaders

Colored Teams to Battle in Wilmington Inaugural Series

A strong nine from Agricultural and Technical College Greensboro will visit Wilmington for a three game series with the colored Y M C A of the city at the colored baseball park. The Y M C A is assembling a strong squad to oppose the invaders with games set for Thursday Friday and Saturday.

Agricultural and Technical College Greensboro Wilmington

Light Infantry Plans Bazaar for Armory Fund Drive

The Wilmington Light Infantry announces a three day bazaar on May 2 3 and 4 to raise funds to clear several thousand dollars owed on the armory and grounds purchased years ago on Market Street. The Daughters of the Confederacy and Reserve Corps will assist with committees formed for finance publicity soliciting arrangements decorating refreshments and entertainment.

Market Street Wilmington Light Infantry Wilmington Daughters of the Confederacy Light Infantry Whcn Light G. T. Swain E. Z. King J. W. Rutland McB. Wilson J. H. Hayden E. H. Holmes J. L. Galloway W. L. Fisher J. Q. Swan R. G. Westbrook O. C. Fillyan H. T. Lewis A. B. Hall J. H. Morse J. H. Farrar W. G. Monroe J. B. Lynch McC. B. Wilson A. B. Rhodes

Pack ing House Building under Way at Carolina Packing Co

Ground was broken last Monday for the Carolina Packing Company's new building. Completion is expected within 100 days. W. W. Love, president, opened temporary offices in the Trust Building and invites correspondence from stock raisers. The plant will add about 35000 in value and handle 250 hogs and 30 cattle daily, with operation likely in about 90 days.

Carolina Packing Company W. W. Love Sans Souci Abbatoir Love

Shriners Gala Week Set With Russian Dancers in Wilminton

Gala Week runs April 10 to 14 in Wilminton with a twilight parade promised by marshal W R Dosher. Fifteen attractions plus a Russian theatre featuring the Godlewski Troupe and performances by Bootsie and Hody Hurd highlight the program.

Shriners Wilmington W. R. Dosher Godlewski Kennedy

Big Campaign For Y Members In Inter-state Drive

The Wilmington Young Men's Christian Association begins a big membership drive against cities like Jacksonville Charleston Charlotte and Winston Salem aiming for first place in the Inter-state center competition. Captains and workers meet tomorrow at the Y building for final instructions and a kickoff dinner with live speakers. The drive runs from Wednesday to the following Tuesday with daily 1 o'clock reports as the city competes with the Atlantic Coast for the most members. The Y offers recreation and a home for young men new to Wilmington.

Wilmington Young Men’s Christian Association Jacksonville Charleston Charlotte Winston- Salem Atlantic Coast Young Men's Christian Association Wilmington

Rev J A Sullivan to Speak to Boys at Y M C A

Rev J A Sullivan pastor Calvary Baptist will address the Boys League of the Y M C A at 5 p m. The talk How? is part of a series of Sunday meeting speeches highlighting civic duties and youth guidance.

J. A. Sullivan Association Calvary Baptist Church Boys’ League of the Mr. Sullivan

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