North Carolina Land Owners Form Development Committee
President Jacobi appointed twelve members to direct eastern North Carolina development with partial backing from the Southern Settlement and Development Organization of Baltimore. The group will meet Tuesday at 11 am in the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce rooms to finalize plans and outline procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Owners’ Association of North Carolina
Chamber of Commerce
Jacobi
North Carolina
Southern Settlement and Deelopment Organization of
Baltimore
Messrs
Nathan O’berry
Galdsboro
N. Cs
A. R. Turnbull
Norfolk
Hugh MacRae
Wilmington
FL. Kinkenstaedt
Boston
N. J
Geo. A. Holderness
Tarboro
N. c
Robert N. Page
Bisecoe
WF. Aberly
New Bern
H. C. yeQueen
Land Owners’ Association of Florida
Land Owners’ Association of Georgia
Thames Will Retire From Office On Date Named
The Winston Sentinel reports a Forsyth Medical Society committee and the city health board discussed the vacant health officer post after May 12. It is understood Dr John Thames, in charge for several months, will retire on the date set by aldermen. The current board will name a local physician to fill the vacancy until the new board takes office after next Tuesday’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames
Winston“em Sentinel
Winston
Sir Thames
the Sentinel
Forsyth Medical Society
Wight
Car Hits Pony On Seventh Street Intersection
A Texas pony hitched to a light wagon and driven by owner A. Gainey was struck by a street car on Seventh Street near Princess Avenue yesterday afternoon. The horse was knocked down but suffered only slight injuries, and no major harm to its rider or the car, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gainey
Carolina
Seventh
Princess Streets
Steet
Fho NY
Commencement Sermon Set By Local Elders
Elders of the Winter Park church will conduct regular services today. Reverend Awe Howell departed last night for Clarkton, North Carolina, to preach the commencement sermon to the Clarkton High School graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chure
Awe ‘. Howell
Clarkton
N. C.s
Clarkton High School
Regu
Winter Park
Seagate
Ter Park
Bread price hike takes effect Monday at local bakers
Globe and Royal bakaries announce a ten cent minimum loaf and a larger fourteen to sixteen ounce bread. Farris Bakery keeps a six cent loaf with a ten cent larger option and a five cent wholesale loaf. Managers cite rising ingredient costs and higher wages while promising continued variety for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe and Royal Bakeries
Farris
Globe and Royal
Fox
the Royal
Globe
Travel ers Aid Report at Union Station Past Month
Mrs E M Gregg reports Travelers Aid at Union Station aided twelve sick individuals in April. Helpers secured jobs for three girls, assisted a hospitalized girl, fed a Belgian family and a mother with four children, aided a runaway teen, cared for two elderly women overnight, helped a mother with ill child, and comforted several others during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
E. M. Gregg
Social Service Committee of
North Carolina
Sorosis
Salvation Army Announces Tonight Talk and Services
Salvation Army workers schedule three services today led by Capt. W. H. Reviell of Pottstown. Sunday school meets at 11 a.m. at the Headquarters Front and Dock. At 6:45 p.m. Y P L members join a service by Capt. Reviell. An open air meeting at Front and Princess precedes an 8 p.m. address at Headquarters. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Reviell
Salvation Army
James Yates
Front
Dock Streets
Pottstown
Princess Streets
Rievell
Durham Cotton Mill Operatives Get Raise
Durham N C May 5 Employes of the Owens Cotton Mill Company were granted a second boost in salaries today The four thousand employes of the two mills were given ten per cent increase the second within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. C
Owens Cotton Mill Company
Memorial Day Exercises At Oakdale Cemetry
Plans for Memorial Day rites over Confederate graves in Oakdale cemetery May 10 outline a 4 30 p m procession led by the Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps and joined by Cape Fear Camp U C V U D C chapters and children and scouts. Dr A M Baldwin will marshal. Dr John Jeter Hurt will deliver the oration with Rev R E Gribbin as chaplain and Prof George L Johnson directing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale Cemtery
Wilmington
A. M. Baldwin
John Jeter Hurt
First Baptist Church
R. E. Gribbin
Cape Fear
Beach Advertisement Promises Frequent Car Service
A brief advert suggests visiting the beach today with cars running every half hour this afternoon, inviting readers to enjoy the seaside.
Fertilizer Makers Report Raw Material Shortages
Fertilizer manufacturers meet in Atlantic City to survey US raw materials and project needs for the year starting July 1 to support government decisions on fertilizer supply. Submarine activity, ship shortages, and war insurance costs disrupt pyrites nitrate sulfuric acid and phosphate shipments, risking US food production and signaling a potential world shortage. Local producers assist the advisory committee in compiling the material conditions for government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Fertilizer Association
Atlantic City
N. J
3Erman
Spain
Florida
Lifeless Body Found Near Rocky Point Blacksmith
The body of Mr. T. J. Hale a Rocky Point blacksmith was found near the old Dr. Porter homeplace after noon. Initial suicide theory gave way to murder when three bullets pierced his body two hitting the side and one near the heart. Hale survived by a wife and two children Master J. T. Hale Jr and Master Gilbert Hale. Interment planned at the family burying ground this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hale
Rocky Point
Dr. Porter
Mr. Hale
Gilbert
Organ Recital for Parish Fund At St Mark's
Next Wednesday at 8 PM St Mark's P E church hosts an organ recital by W G Robertson of St James P E with bass soloist John F Harris to raise funds for the parish organ. Silver offering at the door supports the organ fund. All parishioners and music lovers are invited to hear the great performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s P. E
St. James’ P. E. Church
W. G. Robertson
John F. Harris
St. Mark’s
Father Parris
Two Plays by Williston Students at Academy of Music
Williston Industrial School students rehearse two Friday performances at the Academy of Music. Intermediate grades present A Rose Dream, about thirty minutes long, while upper grades stage Chrysanthemum, a Japanese festal scene with suspense and humor. Larger girls perform two graceful dances. a section of the seating is reserved for white attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Industrial School
Academy of Music
Rev Robert King to Lead Weeklong Services at First Presbyterian
Rev Robert King of Kenansville will conduct nightly services at First Presbyterian Church from April 7 to 18. The preacher is described as gifted and eloquent and the invitation is extended to all to attend each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert King
First Presbyterian
Kenansville
First Presbyterian Church
King
Presbyterian Church
Ocean Air Beach Cars Advertised This Afternoon
The Ocean Air promotes beach transportation with cars operating every half hour this afternoon, inviting riders to enjoy convenient service along the shore.
Court Opens Monday With Sparse Docket
May term of Superior Court for criminal cases convenes Monday morning with Judge W M Bond presiding and Homer L Lyon prosecuting. A potential first bill is an investigation into the killing of Neal Walton and Oscar Johnston, the latter a colored convict, with Recorder Harriss to decide probable cause for the prisoner held. Public Defender Jones is assigned to defend. Court will be in session one week, then a one week recess, then two weeks for civil trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
W. M. Bond
Edenton
Homer L. Lyon
Neal Walton
Oscar Johnston
Burton
Harriss
Jones
Compton to Leave on Charter for New York Work
The old river steamer Compton has been chartered from its owners and will depart soon for New York to be engaged in work there. Initially planned to salvage the U S cruiser Memphis wrecked at San Domino, plans shifted to New York. The Compton, previously in fishing service, has been overhauled at Wilmington Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Compton
San Domino
United States
Memphis
Wilmington Iron Works
North State Candy Co Building Sold at Court House
The three story brick building at Front and Hanover, its factory machinery, and the company horses wagons and harness were auctioned for 16800 by Louis J Poisson to E L Matthews after a low initial bid of 10000. Three bidders competed and the sale faces court confirmation with J A Taylor serving as receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front
Hanover Streets
North State Candy Company
Louis J. Poisson
Court House
E. L. Matthews
John R. Hanby
Matthews
J. A. Taylor
Beach Season Ad Promotes Cottage Readiness
An advertisement urges readers that the beach season is near and asks if their cottage is ready, signaling coastal-area preparations and a call to action for seasonal readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advt
Fabric Yardage Sale Prices Across White Linens and Laces
Fabrics listed include White Flaxon plain weave 40 inches wide 25 to 35 cents per yard. White Flaxon checked designs 32 inches wide 25 and 29 cents. Luna Lawn 27 to 44 inches wide 15 to 35 cents. White Dotted Swiss 27 inches wide 59 cents. White Sylvia Lawn 48 inches wide 75 cents to 1 dollar. White Pique 27 and 36 inches wide 29 to 65 cents. White Dress Linens 36 to 44 inches wide 59 cents to 1 dollar per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Luna
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Seventh and
Princess
Farriss Shop
Traveler's Aid Report
Salvation Army Services
Oakdale
New Hanover
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Bon March
Bon Marche (Incorporated
North State Candy Co
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