Shabaoth Festival Observed in Synagogues and Temples
Friday May 17 marks Shabaoth or Feast Weeks observance in all synagogues with a Thursday sunset start. Reform temples will hold confirmational ceremonies for children ages 1 to 19 as they join in covenant, reading Exodus 19 and 20 in Hebrew and reciting the Ten Commandments.
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Palestine
Tabernacles
Jerusalem
Great Temple
Israel
Mt. Sinai
Reform Judaism
Decorate School Children With Insignia Of Thrift
About 100 students at Hemenway school were awarded thrift insignia during noon exercises led by Judge Gilbert T. Stephenson in Winston-Salem. The event honored thrift and war savings stamp sales, with Hemenway leading in sales and two students receiving generals’ medals.
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Hemenway School
Gilbert T. Stephenson
Col. Fries
Winston-Salem
Hemenway
John J. Blair
Evelyn Harris
Caroline Bear
Arline Kuck
Abram Solomon
Johanna Rehder
Marsden DeBbsset
Holt McCracken
Laura Cox
Gladys Fore
Margaret McClammy
Louise Munson
Union School
W. C. Mebane
James Bellamy Croom
Hettie James
Jordan
Virginia Yopp
Marjorie Boniftz
Alfred Frand
Frederick Bissinger
J. D. Vann, Jr
Allen Ewing
Frances Law
Allen Thomas
Thomas Hawkins
Marvy C. Bissinger
Dallas O’brier
T. J. Cole, Jr
Kenneth Scott
Elizabeth Sloane
Presley Hurst
Louise Dannenbaum
Maud Croom
Esther Silvermann
Donald Oonce
Will Harlee Bordeaux
Jack Thomas
Marguerite Fettle
Louise Solomon
J. Patterson Pretlow
Elizabeth Cooper
Wilmer Kuck
Elizabeth Silverman
Audrey Williford
Eunice Williams
Frederick Diel
Lucile Page
Everett Huggins
Henry Huggins
Auction of George Moore’s automobile by federal officials
The white automobile alleged used by George Moore to carry whiskey from Brunswick county to Wilmington will be sold at public auction at noon June 1, at the post office door. Moore was arrested on transfer of whiskey from a place not registered and was bonded. He later disappeared after naval service found, the capias failing to apprehend him.
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George Moore
Brunswick County
Wilmington
Federal
Moore
Navy
York
Convicts to Build Concrete Link to Shipyard
W A McGirt received telegrams that 30 state convicts could begin Monday on the 18 foot wide concrete roadway connecting the Federal Point road with the Corona Shipbuilding plant. J R Collie said 25 more could be supplied soon, giving Road Superintendent Burnett 55 workers. The county pays 1.50 per day plus feeding housing and guards, and Governor Bickett and prison authorities supported the project, after a rejected 2.25 rate.
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W. A. McGirt
Board of County Commissioners
Federal Point Road
Carolina Shipbuilding Company
J. R. Collie
R. A. Burnett
Central Boulevard
Sunset Park
Corona Shipbuilding Company
Bickett
Resolutions of Regret Adopted for J T Foy at Bank Board Meeting
The board of directors of the People's Savings Bank adopted memorial resolutions for Joseph T. Foy who died April 26 1918. Foy a longtime director and legislator from Poner County was praised for his business leadership church devotion and service to the community. The note expressed sympathy to his widow and family.
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J. T. Foy
The
People’s Savings Bank
Foy
Joseph T. Foy
Poner County
Cornel Wa
Donated organ recital at Church of the Covenant
The magnifi cent pipe organ donated by Dr. James Sprunt will be inaugurated with a recital Thursday at 8:30 p.m. William G. Robertson will perform, with Rev. Marion S. Huske in charge. the program features works by Flagler Olson Becker Herold Bohm Fletcher and Costa among others. The event is free and open to the public.
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Church of the Covenant
Fifteenth and
Market Streets
James Sprunt
William G. Robertson
St. James' Episcopal Church
Marion S. Huske
I. V. Flagler
Olson
Rene L. Becker
Victor Herbert
Bohm
Herold
Fletcher
Wareing
Naaman
Costa
Warrant Issued for Hester Over Mill Dispute and Child Ejection
Laurence Hester an employee at Delgado Mills faces a sworn assault warrant before Justice John J. Furlong after Ransom Ward and his wife allege Hester ejected their three year old child and a young woman from their mill housing and nailed the doors shut. The Wards say they were brought to the city from Lancaster DC by the mill and that their housing was lock and their child left in the rain. The couple remain employed by the mill with the Wards claiming debt settled by time served. The warrant was issued following their appearance at Furlong's office despite no home to stay in the city.
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Laurence Hester
Delgado Mills
John J. Furlong
Ransom Ward
Furlong
Hester
Young Ward
Planning to Insure Success of Red Cross Drive
Executive committee outlined goals to enlist Black residents in the second war fund drive for the American Red Cross. City divided into six sections with team captains named B J Howard R D Drew T H Hooper Rev M L Dawson A J Corbett W D Hawes for city and W H Blount for rural district. Solicitors assigned per district and a house to house canvass begins Monday.
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American Red Cross
B. J. Howard
R. D. Drew
T. H. Hooper
Rev. M. L. Dawson
A. J. Corbett
W. D. Hawes
W. H. Blount
Bowers Departing for Federal Prison in Atlanta
J. L. Bowers, a Hampstead merchant, is sent to the Atlanta federal prison for one year and one day for espionage act violations. Deputy Marshal Kelly will escort him this afternoon. Carl Vogel, held as an enemy alien, will be moved to Fort Oglethorpe soon for interment, with departure date undisclosed.
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Bowers
J. L. Bowers
Hampstead
Atlanta
Marshall Kelly
Carl Vogel
Fort Oglethorpe
Funeral Held Today for Mrs Mary Armstrong Near Rocky Point
Mrs Mary Armstrong wife of R J Armstrong died at her home near Rocky Point in Pender county yesterday morning at 2 o clock. Her funeral was held from the late residence and interment was in the family burying grounds. She was 42 and survived by her husband and several children. The community offers deep sympathy.
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Mary Armstrong
R. J. Arstrong
Rocky Point
Pender County
Royal Theatre to Accompany A Daughter of France with Original Music
The Grand Theatre announces that during the run of A Daughter of France this week the Royal Theatre Orchestra will perform original music written for the Fox film. The Royal Theatre is temporarily closed for repairs.
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Grand Theatre
France
Royal Theatre Orchestra
Royal Theatre
Schwab Gifts Watch For Quick Shipyard Work
Charles M. Schwab praised for rewarding a shipyard foreman with a gold watch after building a naval collier in 27 days. The New York World notes such generosity could lead to calls for a raise in pay in future instances.
Roosevelt Denied Division Lead Yet Inspires Colored Regiments
The Philadelphia Record notes Roosevelt is denied command in France but recalls his heroics at San Juan Hill and praises the many colored regiments training to go over the top, offering comfort through remembered bravery and imminent action.
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Roosevelt
France
San Juan Hill
Philadelphia
An Awkward Question in U S Senate Debate
The New York World quotes Senator King discussing delays in aircraft production with a controversial remark about shooting incompetent Senators and questions whether such an act would end a quorum in the Senate.
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King
United States
Senate
New York World
Emergency budget for health board includes large contingency
The board of health approved a new budget totaling 32 954 with a record large contingent fund to handle emergencies amid industrial growth. Salaries 17 840 supplies 7 200 and incinerator maintenance 5 919 50 were outlined while typhoid cases prompted immediate preventive steps and a thorough vaccination campaign.
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Board of Health
W. A. McGirt
Charles Kk. Low
John C. Wessell
Low
Knights of Columbus Special Meeting Tonight
A special meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in their hall. All members are urged to be present.
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Knghts of Columbus
Indians Called to the Colors in Wave of Losses
The Cleveland Indians have already lost ten players to the draft or military service, with an even chance that Ric Chapman and Josh Billings will raise the count to twelve.
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Cleveland Indians
Indians
Ric Chapman
Josh Billings
New York Letter: Changing Notions of Happiness
A May 15 dispatch from New York by O. McIntyre reflects on shifting ambitions from childish aims to wealth and comfort. The writer notes material gains like a 50 room palace and private yacht bring only fleeting satisfaction, while rent and possession feel trivial in the larger view of life. The landlord appears content with collecting rent, but the piece argues for prioritizing bigger, lasting goals over material wealth.
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McIntyre
the Dispatch
New York
Hudson
Snake Oil Ad Promises Quick Cures and Guarantees
Mr J C Gibson of Jonesboro Arkansas hails a diphtheria cure after two costly doses. Testimonials from Hartford Connecticut Gadsden Alabama and others claim instant neuralgia relief rheumatism and sore throat relief. Oil priced 25 50 and 100 cents with money back guarantee sold by Robert R Bellamy Drug Company.
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J. C. Gibson
Jonesboro
Ark
Gibson
Florence Meager
Whitney Street
Hartford
Conn
Robert R. Bellamy. Drug Company
Ady
Closing Exercises At South Wilmington School
Commencement exercises will be held at the South Wilmington school on Carolina Beach road tonight. A tableau and refreshments will conclude the program. A thrift stamp rally will be staged by the community club and J. C. Brown will dispose of his famous cakes. Mayor Parker Quince Moore will give a patriotic address.
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South Wilmington
Carolina Beach Road
J. C. Brown
Parker Quince Moore
J. W. Little
Are You Still Young at Heart Hair Color Restorer Ad
An advertisement promotes Pan Hair Color Restorer for maintaining youthful hair color. It claims gradual, even results, non staining on scalp, and easy washing. Backed by a money back guarantee, sold by druggists.
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Oney
Dace Guarante
Larante
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Liberty Bonds
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Princess Sts
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Trasue
C. L. Dickinson
Notity
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Lesher Whitman & CO. Inc
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