Campaign to debunk Wrightsville Beach rumors gains support
Local business leaders and hotel managers plan a $4000 advertising campaign across Carolina Georgia and Alabama to counter rumors that Wrightsville Beach would close and cars stop running. They will use newspapers radio and mail to assure lights hotels and the Seacoast rail line will operate on schedule and encourage merchants to print open beach on letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
Tidewater Power Company
Eity
Arolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Chamber of Commerce
Wrightsville Beach
Carolina
Rita ‘Dormation
Proams
Ant. Edgar Hinton
Thomas H. Wright
Ville Geach
Norfolk
Ocean View
Josephus Daniels Shere
Daniels
Walt “Shtsville Beach
Dall
Sville
Dr Thames Loses Out In Winston
The Winston Salem aldermen approved the health board action to resign Dr John Thames as city health officer and declare the office vacant in thirty days. Forsyth Medical Society denounces the move for lack of scientific investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem Sentinel
Twin City Board of Aldermen
City Board of Health
John Thames
Thames
Forsyth Medical Society
Charles T. Nesbitt
Winston-Salem
Winston Sentinel
Board of Aldermen
Wingate Johnson
Grimes
Medical Society
May Release Grossman After Military Value Review
Erwin F. Grossman former draftsman for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad was held in Lynn Massachusetts on drawings claimed to be of military value. Authorities indicated the drawings may not have military value and he could be paroled after review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin F. Grossman
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Lynn
Mass
Wrightsville Beach Bets on Big Season After Isle of Palms Fire
Locals at Wrightsville Beach push for a record season citing the resort town’s natural advantages and a commitment to attract crowds. Despite Isle of Palms hotel fire and Virginia beer restrictions, the resort aims to draw visitors and outpace rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Palms
Virginia
Wrightsville Beach
Resignation of Rivenbark Accepted by County
The resignation of F. M. Rivenbark as superintendent of the county stockade was received and accepted at a special county commissioners meeting in the courthouse. Special County Officer H. Mack Godwin was named to fill the position temporarily amid ongoing concerns raised by the coroner jury investigation of the Walton murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Rivenbark
Court House
Rivenbark
H. Mack Godwin
Walton
Wilmington Beach Corporation
Wilmington-Fort Fisher
Wilmington Beach
W. A. McGirt
W. D. MacMillan, Jr
W. E. Yopp
Addison Hewlett
Style Show Planned At Royal Tomorrow Evening
The Royal Theatre and the Bon Marche announce a Style Show for ladies tomorrow evening after the first performance. The Bon Marche will stage a complete setting featuring street dresses khaki coats dance dresses midsummer hats white hats parasols and related summer finery. The chorus girls from The Casino Girls Company will model the displays attracting Wilmington ladies eager to keep up with fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Royal Theatre
Bon Marche
Casino Girls Company
Wilmington
Smith Named Treasurer to Fill Unexpired Term
Mr William L Smith a finance committee member of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina I O O F was appointed treasurer of the Grand Lodge by Grand Master Guy Weaver to fill the unexpired term caused by the death of Richard J Jones No successor was named for Tidewater Power Company treasurer and timing of filling that post is unclear
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Jones
William L. Smith
Grand Lodge of North Carolin
Grand Lodge
Guy Weaver
Tidewater Power Company
Jones
Naval Reserves to Be Accepted in Wilmington
Wilmington prepares to form a local Naval Reserve division with Lieut H B Peschau in command. Paymaster Baker arrives with partial equipment, Surgeon Bell will examine sixty recruits at No 15 North Second Street Armory, and training grills are held to ready sailors for federal service on potential battleship assignments.
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Wilmington
Baker
North Carolina
Raleigh
Bell
United States Navy
Elizabeth City
H. B. Peschau
Peschau
Liuis
E. C. Dickinson
E. SS. Peschau
Uncle Sam
Warning to Raftsmen About Cape Fear River Lock Hazards
Major A. E. Waldron warns raftsmen the Cape Fear River dam at Brown's Landing near Elizabethtown NC blocks flow during medium to high water. Passages through the lock are dangerous and no raft will pass without full risk acknowledgment. Aiming to have the lock in operation in weeks, after which rafts will pass like at Kings Bluff or Lock No 1.
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Major Waldron
A. E. Waldron
Cape Ear River
Brown’s Landing
N. C
Elizabethtown
Kings Bluff
Creatore Leads Brilliant Chautauqua Finale Concert
The Chautauqua week ends with Creatore and his band drawing the largest crowd of the week. His conducting stirs fervor, encores abound, and the program features Il Travatore and a glorious Carmen finale. America ends the performance as the audience cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creatore
God
Tidewater Power sale postponed due to bond issue question
Stockholders of the Tidewater Power Company are informed by president Hugh MacRae that the planned sale to Brooks & Co. of Scranton Pa. will not be consummated as recently contemplated because of a technical question regarding the sale of certain bonds. A letter to stockholders explains the delay and outlines next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh MacRae
Tidewater Power Company
Messrs. Brooks & Co
Scranton
Noted Physicians Address New Hanover Medical Meeting
Dr H C Feagin surgeon in the Naval Reserve Medical Corps from Charleston South Carolina and Dr William MacNider pharmacology and therapeutics professor of the University of North Carolina spoke to the New Hanover Medical Association during its monthly session last night at the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feagin
MacNider
H.C. Feagin
Naval Reserve Medical Corps
Charleston
S. C
William MacNider
University of North Carolina
New Hanover Medical Association
Chamber of Commerce
Steel and naval charts power wartime construction
The article notes steel for shells could exceed needs for all large steel framed US buildings. It explains the Bureau of Navigation under the Navy supplies war vessels with maps charts chronometers barometers flags signal lights and related equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Navigation
United States Navy
Krupp Factory at Essen History and War Material Output
Krupp's Essen factory, founded in 1810, produced large guns and much of Germany's war matériel. The plant became a major supplier for the German army, shaping industrial capacity during major conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krupp
Essen
Concert Enthralls Large Audience With Miss Harrington
A solo performance by Miss Ethel Harrington captivated a large audience who rose in applause after a classical piece and two popular light selections. The description notes her appearance as comely and her varied program pleased listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Harrington
Tidewater Power Sells Tidewater Stock Halted Over Bond Funds
In a written note from President Hugh McRae the Tidewater Power Company announces a suspension of selling its stock in the Consolidated Railway Light and Power Company to Brooks & Co. due to a technical question about using bond proceeds for improvements. The firm notes Brooks & Co. did not raise the issue and Tidewater’s attorneys still approve investments in the Consolidated Property. The company will keep current control and management until a satisfactory arrangement is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidewater Power Company
Consolidated Railway, Light & Power Company
Consolidated Company
Messrs Brooks & Co
Messrs. Brooks & Co
Tidewater
Hugh M’rae
Bellevue Cemetery Lot Owners Elect Board Directors
Annual meeting held at W. E. Yopp establishment reports show the cemetery in excellent condition. Directors elected for the year: P. T. Dicksey, G. W. Bornemann, S. F. Yopp, J. O. Brown, John Thomas, A. W. Brooks, H A. Decover. Officers chosen: President H. A. Decover, vice president G. W. Bornemann, secretary W. E. Yopp, superintendent J. H. King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Cemetery
W. E. Yopp
Capt
P. T. Dicksey
George W. Bornemann
S. F. Yopp
J. O. Brown
John Thomas
A. W. Brooks
H A. Decover
H. A. Decover
J. H. King
Inventor Showcases Glass Washer Model
Mr. George H. Hutaff demonstrates the first modern glass washer in Dr. Charles T. Nesbitt’s office. The metal model cleans and rinses eight glasses via rotating axle arms in two compartments for chlorine solution and rinse water. Hutaff plans larger sizes and aims to keep prices affordable to outfit soda fountains nationwide.
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Hutaff
George H. Hutaff
Charles T. Nesbitt
Mountain
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DR. Thames
Winston
Grossman
MR. Smith
Mark Reg. U.&. Pat
CREX
Fifth Avenue
New York
New Hanover
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
America
GEO. P. Ide & Co., Makers
Troy
Bon Marcly (Incorporated
Mike Deus West
Oisien
Jnre
West Electric
Ecard
Clinton
Madam Sherry
the Royal
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