Swift workers urged to revive market basket habit and crop drive
Mr Louis F P Swift president of Swift & Company calls on employees to save food, pay cash, and use vacant lands for gardens. He urges better agriculture, proper drainage, care in food selection, and extremal cooperation to boost nine hundred percent production and curb waste during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis FP. Swift
Awit & Company
Quifl
Campign
Ie Company
Vance
Wilson
Swift
Scouts Enjoy Memorial Day Cross-Country Hike
Members of Scout Troop No. 13 joined Scout Master Robert Strange for a cross-country hike of several hours on Memorial Day. The trip included Clayton Bellamy, Marston DeRossett, John Campbell, Rob Farmer, George Farmer, Rheas Wright, Fred Rivenbark, Houston Merritt, Lee Kirke, Henry Corbett, William Hug, William Beery, Robert Darden, Donald MacRae, Merlin Creasy, Harvey Fenly, Morgan Fenly, and others as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Strange
Clayton Bellamy
Marston B. DeRossett
John Campbell
Rob
George Farmer
Rheas Wright
Fred Rivenbark
Houston Merritt
Lee Kirk
Jurors Drawn for June Brunswick Superior Court Term
The Brunswick Superior Court civil term jurors were drawn on Monday for the June 18 start. Named jurors include T. Roper, S. F. Williams, G Potter, D. Danford, D. A. Kennett, J. McCoy, S. B. Cox Smith, J. Thompson, F. Swain, M. Woodard, V. Holden, A. A. Millikeil Jr, Elias Guthrie, J. W. Williams, W. Evans, L. Babson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Court
Brunstk
Episcopal Council Set for East Carolina Diocese Meeting
The Episcopal diocese plans its thirty fourth annual council in Christchurch Elizabeth City on May 15 with Bishop Thomas C. Darst presiding. Lay representatives from Elizabeth City churches and members of the Woman's Auxiliary will join the session on May 17 marking the diocese centennial founding.
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Lee A
Elizabe Imington
Mle
East Carolina
Christchurch
Elizabeth City
Thesday
Lock
Itrches
Thomas C. Darst
Episcopal
Ie Church
Nho Woman’s Auxiliary
Coun
Eight graduates receive diplomas at hospital training school
Eight young ladies were awarded diplomas at the James Walker Memorial Hospital Training School commencement in Germania Hall. Dr. Joseph Akerman of Augusta delivered the address. The program opened with prayer, and diplomas were presented by Dr. B. A. Doggett. A prize of 100 dollars went to Agnes Sinclair for best overall conduct. Bessie High won 50 dollars for highest grade, Eva Walton close behind. Donations listed span January 1916 to 1917 from hospital circles, aid societies, and individuals, funding the hospital and future projects including a new morgue and power house.
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James Walker Memorial Hospital
Germania Hall
Joseph Akerman
Augusta
W. H. Sprunt
A. D. McClure
George Elliott
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Akerman
B. A. Doggett
Board of Managers
Dr. Ackerman
D. C. Love
Minnie Lee Glidwell
Ada Harris Robertson
Neva Gaye Sykes
Nina Aileen Sasser
Marjorie Pierce
Rachael Victorine Martin
Eva Walton
Catherine McRae
R. B. Slocum
P. €. Findley
Hospital Linen Circle
Hospital
P. B. Manning
National Aid Society
Colonial Dames
Linen Auxiliary
Pappedemos
King’s Daughters
Herbert Bluetenthal, Jr
Henry Weil
Goldsboro
James Sprunt
Louisa Washington
Louisa Shine
Priscilla Williams
Eliza Gary
Nannie Murray
Lucy McClammy
Mary Merrick
Laura Jennings
Minnie Foy
George H. Hutaff
T. M. Green
M. M. Caldwell
Joseph Jacobi
W. L. Parsley
Will Rehder
Geo. H. Hutaff
Geo. B. Elliott
Henry Bear
Samuel Bear
Lucia Murchison Sprunt
E. P. George
Marion Sprunt
George R. French
E. J. Wood
Merchants Meet to Discuss War Effort and Postwar Needs
About 75 leading businessmen attended a dinner at the Masonic Temple where A M Hall presided. Dr William H Milton spoke on today and its needs with loyalty to national and state bodies emphasized. Marcus W Jacobi and others urged industrial cooperation and tight merchant collaboration to support front lines and patrons.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Masonic Temple
Association
A. M. Hall
Wiliam H. Milton
Hall
Milton
Marcus W. Jacobi
Chamber of Commerce
Morris Lipinsky
Bon Marche
Meeting at Seagate Fosters Food Conservation Effort
Residents of Seagate welcomed the County Food Conservation Commission at a largely attended meeting led by chairman L Larkins. Talks by J P Herring J O Brown and Prof Washington Catlett outlined committees to promote increased food crop acreage and general conservation with several names listed for Information Agricultural Canning Labor Vacant Lands roles.
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Food Commission
County Food Conservation Commission
Seagate
L. Larkins
Messrs
J. P. Herring
J. O. Brown
Washington Catlett
Central Commission
George Rogers
A. S. Willis
Jerry Hewlett
S. A. Miller
J. C. Oldham
John C. Atkinson
L. C. Sutton
H. O. Thomas
J. P. Walton
J. F. Stanland
L. N. Rouse
T. S. Young
S. A. Jones
Charles Sumlin
Thomas Tart
E. Z. Milton
L. D. Bass
Resinol Featured by Physicians for Skin Relief
Physicians have prescribed Resinol for itching and skin eruptions for 20 years and have written thousands of reports praising its relief. It is described as a regular remedy for itching and soothing inflamed skin.
Wrightsville Beach lights assured for summer by Secretary Daniels
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels told Wrightsville Beach Chamber of Commerce officials there is no plan to suspend coastal lights this summer. A contract was awarded to advertise Wrightsville Beach in Carolina Georgia and Alabama newspapers to counter rumors of blackout fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Williams
Belk-Williams Company
L. B. Sasser
Mission Pharmacy
Cape Fear
W. D. MacMillan, Jr
Thomas H. Wright
Wrightsville Beach
Cyrus D. Hogue, Esq
Association
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Chamber of Commerce
Navy Department
Atlantic
North Carolina
Daniels
Chamber Advertising Committee
Tidewater Power Company
Massengale Advertising Agency
Atlanta
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Wilmington
N. C
Food Conservation Commission Formed in Carolina Beach
Citizens organize the Carolina Beach Food Conservation Commission at a meeting yesterday afternoon. J. P. Herring presided, C. C. Cashwell acted as secretary, and J. A. McNorton explained the meeting’s objective. Committees formed include Canning led by Elsie Henniker, Information led by Iona Winner, Agriculture led by T. H. Nelson, and Labor led by J. M. Winner with local members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Beach
Laura Ludwig
Rebecca Jane Davis
Addie Jane Hewett
Mattie Fisher
Iona Winner
W. T. Lewis
A. W. Hewett
T. H. Nelson
O. E. George
J. W. Davis
J. M. Winner
Funeral of Miss Lizzie Swann
Funeral services for Miss Lizzie Swann were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Fifth Avenue Methodist Church. The interment followed at Bellevue Cemetery. Pallbearers were H. S. McGirt Marvin Cowell R. M. Montgomery and T. J. Gore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
Lizzie Swann
James Walker
South Carolina Picture Exhibitors Expected at Wrightsville Beach
Mr. P. W. Wells of the North Carolina Exhibitors League says 50 to 100 leading Palmetto State motion picture exhibitors will likely attend the North Carolina convention at Wrightsville Beach in June. He spoke after addressing the South Carolina exhibitors in Columbia.
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South Carolina
Wrightsville
P. W. Wells
North Caarolina
Columbia
D. C
Palmetto State
North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach
Wells
Straw berries unharmed by cool spell says county agent
County farm demonstrator J. P. Herring reports that berries escaped damage from recent cool spells and that other crops faced only a temporary setback, indicating no lasting harm to harvest prospects.
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J. P. Herring
County Farm
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Grainger
N. B. Rankin
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D. Bellamy, JR
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Peterson and
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