City of Wilmington Arrives From Spain with Iron Pyrites
The City of Wilmington, a 4,100 ton freighter owned by Alex Gorvit & Son, returned to Wilmington after six months at sea and a first post purchase trans Atlantic voyage. The ship docked at Seaboard terminals with tug Resolute assisting and family members welcomed the crew at Princess Street.
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Wilmington
Alex. Gorvit & Son
Seaboard
Ype
Resolute
Interag
Fumino 10
Government Rock
Custom House
Cape Fear
Princess Street
Irs. Cooke
George H Cooke
Ace Radiant
Huelva
Spain
Naval Academy to graduate first class a year early
The present first class at the naval academy will be graduated June 28 a year ahead of schedule to provide additional officers for the fleet of submarine chasers.
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Naval Academy
Wilson to Nominate Sims for Vice Admiral Role
President Wilson plans to nominate Rear Admiral Sims as Vice Admiral due to his command of American naval forces and cooperation with Allies in European waters.
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Wilson
Sims
Definite sailing days eyed to speed railroad freight
The Traffic World reports railroads may adopt definite sailing days for package freight to save time and consolidate shipments. Baltimore & Ohio VP A W Thompson says holding freight 24 hours for carloads reduces transfers and damage risk. Washington Chamber of Commerce supports plans to conserve equipment and cut loss and damage claims.
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A. W. Thompson
Baltimore & Ohio
Consigner
Consignee
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Thompson
Wilmingtonian to speak on proposed war tax for theatres
Percy W. Wells, head of the North Carolina Motion Picture Exhibitors League, travels to Richmond to address Virginia exhibitors about a proposed 10 percent war revenue tax on theatre gross receipts. He notes film makers back the tax to dodge taxes on films, but warns it would drive many small theatres out of business.
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Wilmingtonian
Percy W. Wells
North Carolina
Motion Picture Exhibitors’ League
Richmond
Virginia
South Carolina
Wells
Mr. Wells
Funeral for Robert Moore Held at Bellevue Cemetery
Funeral services for 38 year old Robert Moore who died at James Walker Memorial Hospital were held yesterday afternoon from 620 Harnett Street. Rev G W McClanahan presided at St Matthews English Evangelical Lutheran Church and interment followed in Bellevue Cemetery. Pallbearers were J D Hawkins R D Smith B G Woodcock and J G Gurganus.
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Robert Moore
Bellevue Cemetery
James Walker Morial Hospital
Claude Powell
Harnett Street
G. W. McClanahan
St. Matthew’s English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Messrs
J. D. Hawkins
R. D. Smith
B. G. Woodcock
J. G. Gurganus
Schedule Rules Force Freight Consolidation at Select Stations
Freight schedules restrict shipments to designated stations on specific days and hours. The plan effectively compels consolidation of all non urgent consignments that could be moved by express if needed, slowing routine traffic.
Dr Stiles to Speak at St Andrew's Sunday Session
Dr C W Stiles will address the Brotherhood of St Andrew at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Sunday at 4 30 PM ending this season's talks. Previous eight meetings in Memorial Hall featured prominent speakers from Virginia South Carolina and the state. He will discuss Some Reminiscences of College Life in France and Germany after a song service using Alexander Hymns. All invited.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
C. W. Stiles
France
Germany
Stiles
Alexander
Y M C A Workers Meet in Greensboro State Session
The Wilmington Y M C A sent a representative to the state workers meeting in Greensboro this morning to discuss goals and activities. The gathering focused on coordinating YMCA programs across districts and improving outreach to members.
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Greensboro
Wilmington Young Men's Christian Association
Representatives Return Daughters of Liberty Meet in High Point
Daughters of Liberty state council delegates report a successful High Point session with officers elected for the year. Rocky Mount chosen to host next state meeting. national council representatives named. Officers include State Councilor John F. Reynolds and others from Salisbury Burlington Winston-Salem.
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Daughters of Liberty
High Point
State Council of the Daughters of Liberty
Rocky Mount
John F. Reynolds
Winston-Salem
Naomi Browning
Salisbury
K. L. Sides
Pearl Smith
A. W. Cole
Burlington
C. T. Stafford
A. P. Hartline
Elise Smith
Ethel Huffine
Bertha Luther
J. H. Barkley
National Council
J. B. Craver
Winston- Salem
State Council
Association plans headquarters in military camps statewide
Plans to establish association headquarters in all military camps within the state and in other locations as part of the call to colors by the National Guard and the National Army.
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National Guard
National Army
Bon March Incorporated Notice
Bon March Incorporated appears in this brief public notice segment. Details are limited to identify the corporate entity and its legal status within the column’s context.
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Academy of Music
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