Woges Charge Highlights Economy and War Debate
Superior Court opened with Judge W M Bond urging strict economy to aid food supply during wartime. Grand Jury foreman C C Chadbourn led jurors through duties while Justice Pewl warned that submarine threats require restraint and that law must protect rights amid national crisis.
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W. M. Bond
Edenton
Julie Bona
America
Germany
Gadgs
Aneriea
Jenny
Indze Pewl
C. C. Chadhorn
Foreman
R. L. Johnson
W. A. Spencer
Fred Stern
R. C. Reedy
W. C. Davis
J. B. Brink
Ie Siete
Horne
Ull
Iit
Ee Bond
Lee
Death of Confederate Veteran David G. White in Wilmington
The 89 year old Mr David G White a Confederate veteran and longtime railroad engineer died at his home 712 Orange street early today from indigestion after a period of good health. He served in the Second Alabama Regiment and later worked on the South Carolina and Wilmington Sea coast lines. Surviving are two sons Col Charles H White James L White and daughter Miss Fannie White all of Wilmington The funeral is set for 11 in the morning tomorrow at First Baptist with Dr J J Hurt officiating and Oakdale cemetery to follow.
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David G. White
Orange Street
Wilmington
White
Mr. White
Richlands
Onslow County
Second
Alabama
United Confederate Veterans
Old South Carolina
Atlantic Coast Line
Col
Charles H. White
James L. White
Fannie White
Grace Methodist Sunday School wraps up attendance contest
The Grace Methodist Sunday School completed a three week attendance contest with the 221st new student enrolled. The Red Division led by W B Cooper narrowly defeated the Blues led by H H Shepherd. Many delinquent students returned to classes. Mother’s Day events planned for next Sunday.
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Grace Methodist Sunday School
W. B. Cooper
Blues
H. H. Shepherd
Judge Bond Stands Firm On Court Demeanor
Judge Bond vows to keep order with heads held high and refuses to exploit his position. After 3.5 years on the bench he says he has never needed the sheriff to intervene and aims to finish with a clean record. The docket shows the assault with a deadly weapon case against Marshall Craven, with the injured witness present.
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Bond
Marshall Craven
Craven
Packing House Offers Output to U S Government
Carolina Packing Company in Wilmington posts its full plant output for government use. Secretary Houston replies appreciating the offer and notes the potential production, with the San Souci Farm plant nearing completion and capable of processing about 200 hogs and 30 to 40 cattle daily. The government has been tendered the entire capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Love
Carolina Packing Company
D. F. Houston
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Leter
Love
Houston
Carolina Packing Co
Wilmington
North Carolina
Senate
The
Packing Company
San Souci Farm
Smith Creek
For the Freedom of the World Song Declares Allied Sacrifice
The Dispatch received a copy of For the Freedom of the World a song by Edmund Vance Cooke with music by J. S. Zamecnik dedicated to all allies nations soldiers in trenches and home front women who sacrificed for freedom. Published by Sam Fox Publishing Company.
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Cooke
Edmund Vance Cooke
J. S. Zamecnik
Aged Lady Mrs. George W Hall Dies at Sister's Home
Mrs. George W. Hall formerly of Elizabethtown died Sunday night at her sister Mrs. George M White s home in town. She was in her 64th year and leaves daughters Mrs J P Singletary of Philadelphia Mrs H T Singleton of Wilmington and son B E Hall of Elizabethtown. Remains were taken to Elizabethtown for interment today.
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George W. Hall
Elizabethtown
George M. White
Hall
J. P. Singletary
Philadelphia
H.T. Singleton
Wilmington
BE. B. Hall
Johnson Not Tried Convict Trustee Likely Prelim Hearing
The case of Oscar Johnson convict trustee charged with the murder of Neal Walton was not tried in Recorder's Court this morning. It is understood a preliminary hearing before Recorder Harriss will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Johnson
Neal Walton
Recorder’s Court
Harriss
Wilmington is a Garden City of rich displays and civic effort
The article extols Wilmington's gardens as a civic asset reflecting integrity and community effort. It highlights suburban and citywide planting, vegetable crops like snap beans and Irish potatoes, and the role of families, schools, and the press in encouraging gardening to ease living costs.
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Wilmington
Winoca Terrace
Carolina Heights
Carolina Place
First railway conductor Capt McLaurin dies age 76
Captain Lauch A. McLaurin longtime Wilmington conductor of the Wilmington Charlotte and Rutherfordton Railroad died at his Laurinburg home at 6 AM. He retired in 1870 after guiding the lone Civil War passenger train into Wilmington. He is survived by several sons and a daughter Mrs. Davis of Wilmington. His cousin L W McLaurin of Wilmington attends funeral.
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Wilmington
Lauch A. McLaurin
Laurinburg
Captain McLaurin
Charlotte
Rutherfordton
Seaboard Air Line
Davis
L. W. McLaurin
Services at First Presbyterian Church Begin Series
Rev. Robert King of Kenansville will conduct morning and evening services at the First Presbyterian church beginning tonight and continuing through the week. He will be assisted by Harry Armstrong of Pennsylvania who will lead the singing. Morning prayer is from 8:20 to 8:40, with an evening sermon at 8.
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Robert King
Kenansville
First Presbyterian Church
King
Harry Armstrong
Pennsylvania
Close Splendid Year for YMCA Bible Study
The Boys' Division reports a record year with 166 boys in 14 classes from October to May and total attendance of 1 821. Seventy seven wrote the International Committee exams, about 60 to receive certificates.
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Young Men's Christian Association
International Committee
Internaional Committee
Henry Balmer
George Darst
Joyce Jales
David Jordan
Archie Keels
Wm. Latta
Guy Pigford
Leon Rich
Lawrence Schuster
George Shepard
Robert Tate
Duvall Williams
Tom Wright
Victor Zoeller
Cecil Appleberry
Julius Wenberg
Houston Meritt
Wesley Ivanhoe
Neveland Brand
Stuart Cover
Graham Farmay
Howard Green
Wm. Ek
Harvey Tucker
Howard Penton
Jack LéGrand
Frank Mc Jlaughon
Grace Sunday School Again Leads City Attendance
Grace Sunday School topped all Sabbath schools in the city with 451 attendees yesterday, a slight drop from the prior Sunday but still the largest turnout. Seven Sunday schools combined drew fifteen hundred students, with First Baptist rising but remaining behind Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Sunday School
First Baptist Sunday School
Grace
Wonderful Resinol Stops Itching and Eruptions
It relieves eczema itching with the first use of Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. The relief is often permanent and the eruption clears in a short time. Sold by all druggists. Also recommended for baby skin with Resinol Soap to prevent rashes and chafings.
Reverend Barnes Preaches for Raleigh Methodist Orphanage
Rev. A S Barnes of the Raleigh Methodist Orphanage spoke at Grace Methodist Church in the absence of Pastor M T Plyler. He urged stronger statewide mission work as 3 000 orphans are cared for in state institutions plus others elsewhere, and the congregation gave a liberal contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
A.S. Barnes
Grace Methodist Church
M. T. Plyler
Jonesboro
Mr. Barnes
Attendance Totals From Local Sunday Schools
A partial report shows 429 present at one church. The seven Sunday schools combined attendance reached 1 846. Other reported totals include Calvary Baptist 219 Bladen Street Methodist 110 Fifth Avenue Methodist 7 St Andrew's Presbyterian 249 Elgado Baptist 181.
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Tist
Calvary Baptist
Bladen Street Methodist
Fifth Avenue Methodist
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
Elgado Baptist
Funeral Rites Held For B F Merritt At Currie
The remains of B F Merritt were laid to rest yesterday at 3 pm in the family burial ground. A Mag Magnolia native in his sixties he was a devout Long Creek Baptist church member. Survived by his wife seven children and several siblings. Sister Mrs N W Matthews of this city is among mourners.
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B. A. Merritt
B. F. Merritt
Currie Section
Magnolia
Long Creek
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Medina
Alh
J. J. Hurt
First Baptist Church
Oakdale Cemetery
Packing House
U. S
Eee Piark Reg
U.S
CREX
Fifth Avenue
New York
MR. M’laurin
Presbyterian
Corporation Commission
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Oac
John Lewis Williams
State of
County of New Hanover
Co. S. Grainger
N. B. Rankin
MO. D. Bellamy, JR
J. V. Grainger
Peterson and
Rulfs
Hinnant
Crusaders
Association
Yokefellows
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