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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1917

Page

5

Coast Line President Discusses Possible Terminal Expansions

President Kenly of the Atlantic Coast Line Rail road says extensive improvements are discussed but delayed by high material costs and delivery delays. He notes future terminal enlargements may occur at downtown yards or Smiths Creek once conditions stabilize, with current focus on keeping the house in order.

General Forces Wrek Yards John R. Smith Erees Henly Atlantic Coast Line Railgio Company Poast Line Kenly Smith’s Creek R. E. Smith Motive Power Coast Line Wiltington Smith's Creek Itupe Oe Coast Line

Closing exercises at Winter High School tonight

Five students will receive high school entrance certificates at the Winter High School closing exercises tonight at 8 30. Daisy B Blyan Wandie Bryan Frank Montgomery Sinclair Thelma Webster will be among those honored with the five certificates as programs include songs recitations tableaux and a graduation address by Rev Mr Shinn of the Baptist church. Medals will be awarded after the ceremony.

Daisy Bdl3yan Wandie Bryan Frank Montgomery Sinclair Thelma Webster Tie Sinclaiy Montgomery David Barber Leiberh Barber Milford Irving Kan Lillie Tiniget Mary EU Jack Farrer Thess Mr. Shinn The Baptist Church of Win_” Park

Wrights Real Estate Office Morning Share Offer

A fragmented note advertises a real estate office promotion urging readers to buy shares in a series at 25 cents each. It mentions morning timing and a street name fragment, with garbled details and incomplete sentences.

Lumina Tomorrow Night Paneing and Grainger Orchestration

Tomorrow night Lumina presents a program pairing Paneing with music directed by Grainger. The ensemble promises a curated night of orchestral repertoire and guest performances in a venue known for intimate concert experiences.

Grainger

Food Conservation Commission Calls Farmers to Action

A letter to New Hanover Food Conservation Commission members urges farmers to plant more crops and families to preserve vegetables. It stresses conserving every pound of food, plans to mobilize meetings, promote home economy, and involve youth in producing food amid national peril.

New New Hanover Congress United States Council of National Defense

Stockade guard resigns amid jail door inquiry

W T Shepherd resigns as guard at the county stockade following a board decision after the coroner's jury found the door lock useless allowing prisoners to come and go. Foreman T J Brewer to replace him, with W A McGirt and R A Burnett involved in the reshuffle after Superintendent F M Rivenbark's earlier resignation.

W. T. Shepherd W. A. McGirt Board of County Commissioners T. J. Brewer R. A. Burnett Shepherd F. M. Rivenbark Neal Walton

Will Parole Grossman Not Considered Dangerous After Probe

United States officials decide to parole Erwin F. Grossman, an unnaturalized resident of Wilmington, after a probe found him not dangerous. He was arrested in Lynn, Massachusetts with maps of Atlantic seaboard cities. He will be surveilled and allowed to earn a living under conditions.

United States J. O. Carr George W. Anderson Boston Department of Justice Erwin F. Grossman Lynn Mass J. M. Kennedy Raleigh N. C Boston Dispatch Grossman Atlantic Seaboard Wilmington Coast Line General Offices Germany

Real Estate Ad Offers New Share Series

Stop in Wright's Real Estate office tomorrow morning and get shares in the new series. Each 25 cents. Remember this.

Wright Advt

Naval Officers Inspect Applicants for Fort Oglethorpe

About 100 young men in Goldsboro undergo medical and physical examinations for training at Fort Oglethorpe Ga. Captain Willis G Peace and Major Baxter Hunter handle inspections for the Officers Reserve and Second North Carolina Regiment. Paymaster F E Baker brings uniforms for the Naval Militia unit awaiting assignment and training. Loughlin calls enlisted men to assemble at the Boys Brigade Armory.

Fort Oglethorpe Second North Carolina Regiment Naval Militia Willis G. Peace Coast Artillery North Carolina National Guard Captain Peace Customs House Baxter Hunter Goldsboro Loughlin Dosher Hunter F E. H. Baker North Carolina Naval Militia Raleigh Naval Reserve Division H. B. Peschau E. C. Dickinson E. S. Peschau

Printers Union Upholds Member Status During Service

Wilmington Typographical Union No. 556 passed resolutions stating that members who enlist in the army retain their union standing and owe no dues during their period of military service. Enlisted members leave the army still members, with dues suspended.

Wilmington Typographical Union

Call for condition of national banks May 1, credit news

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Tuesday May 1. Dance tomorrow night at Lumina with Grainger's orchestra. Ad.

Associated Press Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today Lumina Grainger’s

Fire Destroys Vacant Dwelling on North Eleventh Street

A vacant unoccupied house at 205 North Eleventh Street burned at 3 40 this morning, likely from unknown origin. Firemen prevented spread to nearby homes while a small shed on the same lot burned. police suspect occupants may have been sleeping there or using the house for gambling.

North Eleventh Street Mary S. Simmons James & James Ninth and Chestnut Streets Charles Schnibben Schnibben

Gymnite Tonight at Y M C A Physical Demonstration

The Young Men's Christian Association hosts an 8 15 pm gymnite with Oscar Kellar directing the annual physical demonstration. Members from various gymnasium classes perform stunts as Grainger's Orchestra provides music. The public is invited.

Young Men’s Christian Association Oscar Kellar Grainger

Style Show At Royal Theatre During Intermission

A fashion event unfolds tonight at the Royal Theatre following the first performance. Bon Marche sponsors a style show with Casino Troupe chorus girls modeling street and dance dresses along with midsummer styles and silk outfits.

Royal Theatre Bon Marche

Shortage of Raw Materials Threatens Next Season Fertilizer

Insiders warn that shortages of key raw materials may seriously reduce next year's fertilizer output. Difficulty obtaining materials for sulphuric acid affects the development of acid phosphate. Present season production is covered, but a substitute may ease future supply.

Professor Camp Urges Berry Market Investigation

Professor William R. Camp chief of the State Bureau of Markets and Rural Organization urged investigation into berry marketing after touring Chadbourn and Pocahontas areas. He noted late frost affected early market berries and called for study of congestion in the Potomac yards delaying deliveries. He planned to attend the EasternCar meet in Elizabeth City.

Professor Camp William R. Camp State Bureau of Markets and Rural Organization Chadbourn Camp Potomac Yards Elizabeth City

Four Examinations Validate Officers for Fort Oglethorpe

Four men from the United States Engineer Office have passed the Engineer Officers Reserve Corps exams and will depart next week for Fort Oglethorpe for training. Additional skilled positions are available. application blanks can be obtained at the Engineer Office in the Federal Building.

Oglethorpe George H. Bunker George J. Brooks United States Engineer Office Department Raymond Humphreys George F. Catlett Engineer Officers’ Reserve Corps Fort Oglethorpe Engineer Federal

Detsun Growere Exchange In Session Today

Detsun Growere Exchange, a trading group, holds a session in progress today to review market inquiries and discuss proposed policy changes affecting members and stakeholders.

Detsun Growere’ , Exchange

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