Landrum Preaches at Meredith College Commencement
Special to The Dispatch Raleigh North Carolina Meredith College with 28 seniors began commencement activities as Rev. Dr. W. W. Landrum of Louisville preached the baccalaureate sermon at the Baptist Tabernacle. Music pleased Raleigh crowds as the college mourned the absence of Professor Albert Mildenberg. Plattsburg training camp notices listed dozens of seniors and other students set to report, with numerous names including Cyrus Black Jr. and many others from towns like Greensboro Durham and Charlotte. Lieutenant Roy Homewood, a former star end, leads the story of athletic alumni joining military service alongside S. L. Homewood who captained the State College team.
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Raleigh
Meredith College
W. W. Landrum
Broadway Baptist Church
Louisville
Jefose
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Souch
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Charlotte Fuegger
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First Baptist Church
Meredith
Paul Storey
University of Chicago
Plattsburg
Platttsburg
Sette Cicka
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Davidson
W. Bonitz
Wilmington
Robert Edward Brackett
Nealville
John Frederick Clark
Greensboro
Horace Downs Crockford
Charlotte
Thomas Marvin Denson
High Point
Hugh Woody Dixon
Elkin
John Gatling
Henry Hall, Jr
James Shaffner Hathcock
Norwood
Solomon Linn Homewood
Burlington
Arthur Lee Humphrey
Fred Duncan Jerome
Kenly
William Daniel Johnson
Washington
Forrest B. Long
Paul Hedrick Long
Thmasville
Paul Thomas Long
Jackson
Zeb Arch McCall
Elrod
Alexander Bryan McCormick
Rowland
Howard Foster Massey
New York
Burton Forrest Mitchell
Homewood
S. L. Homewood
Homewoods
State College of Agriculture and Engineering
Fairmont Prepares for Large Tobacco Season
Fairmont North Carolina reports indicate a robust tobacco crop outlook with warehousemen predicting an early July start. Local merchants, large warehouses, and strong prices are expected to drive success as the town hosts numerous arrivals for the season. The Red Cross continues its war fund work and town residents adjust to service and travel as families and businesses gear up for wartime demand.
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Ladies of the Red Cross
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J. A.galloway
Smith Floyd
F. C. Jones
Fairmont Garage Company
Columbia
Mr. Jones
J. W. Eubanks
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Monrose
Fairmont Drug Co
Romeo Ashley
Camp Jackson
S. C
F. J. Davis
H. H. Davis
Martinsville
Davis
O. A. Reeves
Gretna
Mr. Stanfield
Pinetops
William Shockett
Chemical Department
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Sam Dunne
H. L. Blue, Jr
Bennie Baker
W. A. Batley
Hoke Floyd
United States
France
McCallum
Maxton
J. A. M Donald
Commercial Hotel
Bettie Baker
Mt. Olive
W. R. McKellar
Boardman
Hennie Grantham
Wilmington
Donnie Andrews
Hisgarork
C. P. McGirt
J. P. Brown
Waynesville
Brown
North Carolina Medical Society
United States Hospital
Big Problem for Educators
Washington leaders report the commission on the national emergency in education is drafting a plan for a war modified education. Subcommittees have prepared recommendations for submission to the full commission as it meets here tomorrow. A preliminary report will be presented at the National Education Association convention in Pittsburgh this summer.
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National Education Association
Pittsburgh
Tourists Sought by Oregon and Washington Hotel Men
Hotel leaders from Oregon and Washington gathered in Wash today to plan a travel trade conference and discuss promoting tourism to the Pacific Coast with emphasis on attracting visitors during the season.
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Pacific Coast
Wash
Oregon
Wshington
GROVE'S TASTELESS TONIC Ad Promotes Malaria Prevention
An old store notice touts GROVE'S TASTELESS TONIC as a malaria preventive labeled with Quinine and Iron in a tasteless formula. The advertisement highlights the standard dosage and price of 60 cents per bottle.
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GROVE
Sugar ration rules widen for home canning
State Food Administrator Henry A. Page ordered county officials to allow sugar sales to individuals for preserving and canning fruits and vegetables. Retailers may sell up to 50 pounds with a certificate. larger amounts require county authorization to ensure use for the stated purposes. The policy aims to keep enough sugar for canning and other essentials.
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Raleigh
N. C
Henry A. Page
Office of the Food Administration
Bladenboro Finishes Red Cross Drive Rally
At a patriotic rally in Bladenboro North Carolina on May 21 Hon. J A Brown of Chadbourn spoke to supporters and urged continued Red Cross effort and community service.
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Blandenboro
N. C
J. A. Brown
Chadbourn
Allen's Feet Comfort Powder Advertisement
Advertises Allen's Foot-Base antiseptic powder that softens tight shoes and relieves corns bunions and sore spots. Claims instant comfort and prevents blisters calluses and soreness with a 25 cent price. Free trial package offered via mail order.
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Allen
Allen &Nimated
ZoeAdt
Brattleboro Red Cross Drive Exceeds Quota
A large gathering of local representatives heard a masterful Red Cross appeal for funds to support broad mercy work. Brandenboro surpassed its quota in the current drive as the honor flag for the third liberty loan campaign arrived and will be hoisted immediately.
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Red Cross
Hearers
Brandenboro
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