Rocky Point murder mystery unfolds in coroner case
D L Hale, brother of dead man Mr St T Hale, is held in Burgaw jail as Rocky Point investigates a murder near the village. The coroner's jury reopens to hear new witnesses while authorities trace items connected to D L Hale found near the body.
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Rocky Point
Urlock
St. T. Hale
D. L. Hale
D. L. Sale
Mr. Hale
Hale
Hanson Futch
J. H. Futch
Onstable W. H. Peden
Cori'r A. E. Burton
Burgaw
Rocky Ee
Grand Jury Delays Oscar Johnston Murder Case in Recorder Court
A packed Recorder's court heard that Oscar Johnston charged with Neal Walton's murder would not proceed as the grand jury handles the case. Witnesses were not subpoenaed and the coroner's hearing was canceled, leaving the crowd awaiting a true bill decision that could send the matter to Superior Court for further testimony.
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Oscar Johnston
Ee Trusty
Neal Walton
Bellevue Cemetery
Recorder’s Court
Jones
Harriss
Florence Davidson
Walton
Recorder’s Court Room
Grand Jury
Remodeling plans for The Disputed Office interiors
Contractors invited to consult Mr H E Bonitz architect after May 12 for remodeling plans and specifications. Work to begin as soon as possible to expand the interior facilities and prepare for a printing press upgrade and increased newspaper operations.
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H. E. Bonitz
Disputcd
Edie Fastep
Ene
Tl Bai
Ving
Wells to Address South Carolina Exhibitors Convention
Mr. P. W. Wells president of the North Carolina Exhibitors' Association sails to Columbia S C for the first annual South Carolina Exhibitors' Association convention. He will deliver the principal address at the one day session in the Palmetto State capital.
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P. W. Wells
South Carolina
North Carolina
Dr Edward J Wood Named Fellow Of Physicians College
Dr Edward J Wood, a leading city physician, is elected as a fellow of the American College of Physicians for his pellegra research work. The honor, conferred in Atlantic City last week, is among the highest for American physicians recognizing top research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American College of Physicians
Edward J. Wood
Atlantic City
Shoemaker Transferred. New Kress Manager Arrives
Mr. O. H. Shoemaker, longtime manager of the Kress Florida store, is transferred to Fort Smith Arkansas and will depart this week. He will be succeeded here by Mr. T. G. Agnew from Key West Florida, who has already reached the city.
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Kress Florida
O. H. Shoemaker
Kress
Fort Smith
Ark
T. G. Agnew
Key West
Fla
Agnew
Conservation drive dominates New Hanover board meeting
The Board of County Commissioners elected H. Mack Godwin as superintendent of the stockade with a 1200 annual salary and T. J. Brewer as assistant. An appropriation of 300 funds promotes home canning and conservation of food with expected match from the Education Board and State Agriculture. A newspaper campaign to correct beach closure rumors was funded, and road and equipment contracts were awarded as authorities push county food conservation and infrastructure programs.
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New Hanover
H. Mack Godwin
Fred M. Rivenbark
Board of County Commissioners
Godwin
Jackson
Board of Education
State Department of Agriculture
The
Conservation Commission
T. J. Brewer
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Wrightsville Beach
Permanent Roads Committee
Clerk of Superior Court
C. W. Yates Company
Messrs
Hugh MacRae
Z. W. Whitehead
J. P. Herring
Milton Calder
Washington Catlett
Calder
Mr. MacRae
Catlett
Herring
W. F. Jones
R. A. Burnett
Fort Fisher
Wilmington Beach Company
Episcipalians Enjoy Outing at Wrightsville Beach
About 600 members from St. James St. John's St. Paul's and St. John's Mission Episcopal Sunday Schools, guided by S. M. Boatwright Washington Catlett R. E. Tapp and J. Edward Bunting, traveled to Wrightsville Beach as guests of Tidewater Power Company. Despite showers they danced and played baseball between rains. Two trains of three cars each carried the group.
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Beach
St. James
St. John’s
St. Paul’s
St. John’s Mission
S. M. Boatwright
Washington Catlett
R. E. Tapp
J. Edward Bunting
Wrightsville Beach
Tidewater Power Company
Boy Scouts Issue Public Warning Over Fund Appeals
The Boy Scouts of America executive board warns the public to scrutinize any appeals for funds in the name of the Scout movement citing misstatements and unauthorized use of the Scout name. The resolution urges cooperation by officers, members, and the press to protect donors and the movement.
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Boy Scouts of America
Scout Movement
Boy Scout Corporation
Congress
United States
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Organizations
North Carolina Press Aides To Lobby for Postal Rate Relief
A NC Press Association committee led by W E Lawson will travel to Washington to press for changes to proposed postal rate hikes on newspapers. The group aims to present business impact and seek action before Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees, with NC reporters and editors joining as needed.
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North Carolina Press Association
Washington
W. E. Lawson
The
Wilmington Dispatch
Raleigh News and Observer
North Carolina
Ways and
House
Finance Committee
Senate
Capitol
Wade H. Harris
Charlotte Observer
W. C. Dowd
Charlotte News
Archibald Johnson
Charity and Children
Thomasville
Rev. H. M. Blair
Christian Advocate
Greensboro
John B. Sherrill
Concord Tribune
E. B. Jeffres
Greensboro News
J. L. Horne, Jr
Rocky Mount Telegram
H. B.warner
Lexington Dispatch
W. W. Weaver
Durham Sun
Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer
Raleigh
J. S. Farmer
A Wonderful Picture at Victoria Featuring Clara Kimball Young
The seven reel Selznick production The Price She Paid starring Clara Kimball Young impressed audiences yesterday in its Victoria theatre run. The photoplay adapts David Graham Phillips novel with lavish costuming and strong acting, presenting a standout season offering this evening as its last city show.
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Clara Kimball Young
Victoria Theatre
Selznick
Miss Young
David Graham Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Phillips
Broadsway
The
Victoria
Mendelssohn Elijah sung by Wilmington Choral Society at First Baptist
Inclement weather kept many indoors but a large audience enjoyed the third section of Elijah at the First Baptist church. The concert closed with America and the Star Spangled Banner, and a possible second singing of the third part was tentatively discussed.
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Mendelssohn
Elijah
Wilmington Choral Society
First Baptist Church
America
Israel
Geo. S. Boylan
E. K. Bryan
Anna Graham Harris
Castle Haynes School year ends with lively program
The Castle Haynes commencement exercises Friday evening attracted a large audience as pupils presented a varied program of songs plays recitations and declamations. Highlights included Voices of the Woods A Trip to Story Land College Oil Can Excuse Me Teacher Home Sweet Home Americanism Josiah's Courtship Train to Maure Faith Hope Charity with performances by Lena Savage Leba Savage Rex Kern Karl Rau Katie Burrows Edelweisse Shearin and others.
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Castle Haynes School
Story Land
Lena Savage
Carl Winders
Board of Health Meeting Sets Budget for New Year
The Board of Health holds its regular monthly session this afternoon at 4 in the Health Department office to finalize the budget for the new year. The recent resignation of H. R. Aiken as food inspector and the appointment of Dr. Thomas B. Carroll have altered health department allocations, and the discussion is expected to be engaging.
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Board of Health
Health Department
H. R. Aiken
Thomas B. Carroll
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MR. Shoemaker
Odd Fellows
Cape Fear
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
S. M. Crouch
Asheville
Crouch
Ohio
J Mr. Vi Ie. Ul
Boy Scout Movement
SEQ, P
10E & Co., Makers, Troy
Corporation Commission
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
John Lewis Williams
State of North Carolina
Sator
Grainger
N. B. Rankin
JO. D. Bellamy, Jr, J. W. Grainger
Muldiob
U. Nis
Whidas Ae
W. T. Murphy
J. R. Eddy
J. F. Harris, Jr
Castle Haynes
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