Banks optimistic as Liberty Loan bonds surge locally
Local banks report over 100000 in Liberty Loan subscriptions from Wilmington and New Hanover County. Clerks, line workers, and the general public buy small denomination bonds, with plans to expand as more applications come in. The War Bond Club at Peoples' Bank promotes installments enabling moderate income to own a government bond within a year.
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Wilmington
New Hanter County
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company
New Hanover County
Peoples’ Bank
Walhovia Bank
Winston
Commercial Bank
Raleigh
People’s Bank
Congregation to Elect Officers at Immanuel Presbyyerian
Recruitment efforts intensify as Immanuel Presbyterian plans a congregational meeting after tomorrow's Warning service to elect elders and deacons. Current officers H E Walton S A Matthews E Register. W J Bradshaw F Brittain Jr D H Williams H C McKeithan F L Intz. Rally Day for Congo Mission at Velock features a strong program by Sunday school.
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Uch
Tomor
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Messrs
H. E. Walton
Sam A. Matthews
Edward Register
W. J. Bradshaw
Pf. Brittain, Jr
D. H. Williams
Hits C. T. McKeithan
F. L. Intz
Congo
Southern Presbyterian Church
S Velock
Central Africa
Aged Colored Man Dies. Funeral Set for St Stephen's Church
John Hy Whiteman aged 79, one of the city's oldest colored citizens, died at his home 404 North Seventh Street after several days illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 4 PM from St Stephen's A M E Church with interment in Forest Cemetery.
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St Stephen's Church
Ohn Hy
Whiteman
North Seventh Street
St. Stephen’s A. M. E
Park
Forest Cemetery
Carolina Packing Company to open 100000 plant
President Ww Schowe announces the $100,000 Carolina Packing Company plant at San farm on Smith's Creek will begin operations September 1. The facility, built under Rose and Underwood, aims to process fresh and cured meats with a daily capacity of 250 hogs and 30 cattle amid rumored meat shortages.
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Ww. Schowe
Carolina Packing Company
Packing Company
San Farm
Smith's Creek
Rose & Underwood
Onone
Love
Wilmington
Cronly
Funeral From Church for Southport Child
The small son of Rev. and Mrs. T. G. Vickers of Southport, three years old, Thomas Lunsden, died after a brief illness. The Rev. Mr. Vickers, formerly pastor of Bladen Street Methodist in this city, now serves Southport. Funeral services were held at the Southport Methodist Church conducted by Rev. B. T. Hurley, with burial in Raleigh last night.
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T. G. Vickers
Southport
Thomas Lunsden
Vickers
Bladen Street Methodist Church
Strawberries Yield Steady in Tabor Chadbourn Section
Yield averaged with past years and fair prices were reported for straw berries grown in the Tabor Chadbourn area. Camden Del commission buyer S J Speal spent the season there and remarked the market handled about three fourths of the crop and he will continue buying in Wyoming Del.
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Tabor-Chadbourn
Tabor and
Chadbourn
S. J. Speal
Camden
Del
Wyoming
Speal
Where the Dead Sermon At Southside Tonight
Rev B L Hoge of Waycross Ga preaches at Southside Baptist church with tonight’s sermon Where Are the Dead Following a large audience last night he spoke on Who Shall See God and in the afternoon Power From On High.
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Southside
Southside Baptist Church
B. Lacy Hoge
Waycross
Hoge
Lumberton Men to Train in Atlanta for France Service
Rail road Regiment enlistees from Lumberton and nearby towns will likely be sent to Atlanta Georgia for training before deployment to France. Named volunteers include William M. Climmis B G Pinchney Thomas Edens James F Morrison Furman Williams B J Cullum P P Yar2on and Benjamin F Harrison.
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Atlanta
France
A. E.waldron
Messrs
William M. Climmis
B. G. Pinchney
City
Thomas Edens
James F. Morrison
Furman Williams
Lumberton
B. J. Cullum
Florence
P. P. Yar2on
Bolton
Benjamin F. Harrison
Rysville
Wilmington Trades Council Names Officers for Term
At the regular weekly meeting Tuesday night Wilmington Trades Council elected officers for the coming term. The slate includes President G. H. Stone, Vice President C. McD. Jones, Corresponding Secretary H. H. Ford, Financial Secretary F. J. F. Richter, Organizer and Treasurer J. H. Curtiss, and Sergeant-at-Arms George F. Newton. Reports from committees and routine business were also noted.
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Wilmington Trades, Council
G. H. Stone
C. McD. Jones
H. H. Ford
F. J. F. Richter
J. H. Curtiss
George F. Newton
Fire destroys Norfolk Veneer Company plant area
One person died and property damage is pegged at about $125000 after a conflagration yesterday afternoon that demolished the Norfolk Veneer Company plant on the south side of the Peru Railroad. A body described as Gibgon Jide was found among the ruins.
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Norfolk Veneer Company
Pe Fe
Greenhouses to Double Capacity in Wilmington Expansion
Announcement by Will Rehder details two new greenhouses of 150 by 36 feet each to be built adjacent to his Hall and Wood streets complex. Hitchings Company of Elizabeth, New Jersey, will construct them with steel and concrete and double-strength glass. The project aims to create one of the region’s finest greenhouse systems. A recent hailstorm caused only about 300 broken glasses.
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Hitchings Company
Elizabeth
N. J
Rehder
Hall and
Wood Streets
Ninth
Red Cross Streets
H. H. Stewart
Wilmington
Case Not Yet Decided in Cooper and Company v Clute
Adjournment taken at 1 PM by Judge W M Bond in the case of W B Cooper and Company against G A Clute of Clinton. The court expects to submit to the jury on Monday morning.
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W. B. Cooper & Company
G. A. Clute
Clinton
W. M. Bond
Infant Lloyd Williams Allen Dies at Five Months
Mr and Mrs R R Allen of 20 Delgado mourn the death of their five month old son Lloyd Williams Allen, who died at home this morning at 8 30. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
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R. R.allen
No. 20
Delgado
Lloyd Williams Allen
Official denial of naval disasters to quell rumors
Secretary Daniels issued a categorical denial that any American naval vessels have been sunk. He cited a campaign of vicious rumors carried on by unknown persons and noted the reports began soon after American destroyers entered the war zone.
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Associated Fress
Washington
Daniels
Militiamen Do Not Have to Register for Draft
The telegrams from Provost Marshal General Crowder state the May 18 Selective Service Act and its registration rules do not require members of organized military or naval forces to register for the June 5 draft. The only exemptions cover active duty personnel and recognized reserves across the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and allied militia units.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Crowder
Military
Naval Service
Regular Army
Regular Army Reserve
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Enlisted Reserve Corps
National Guard and
National Guard
Militia Bureau
War Department
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Naval Militia
Naval Reserve Force
Amazine Corps Reserve
National Naval Volunteers
Navy Department
Feast of Weeks Observed With Services at Temple of Israel
The Jewish Feast of Weeks begins at sundown with Dr. S. Mendelsohn preaching at the Temple of Israel. Observances include Counting of the Omer and readings from Ruth, marking the anniversary of the giving of the Law at Sinai and Confirmation in Reform congregations.
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S. Mendelsohn
Temple of Israel
Temple of
Jerusalem
Temple
Canaan
Ruth
Mt. Sinai
Israel
God
America
Grady Named Trustee in Brooklyn Furniture Bankruptcy
First creditors meeting for Brooklyn Furniture Company was held in Raleigh with J B Cheshire as referee. W Grady named trustee. C H Batson George S Boylan and Jaffe appointed appraisers to value stock. Report of trustee to be heard on date to be named. Attorneys W M Bellamy and W P Mangum Turner represented the bankrupt and creditors respectively.
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W. Grady
Brooklyn Furniture Company
J. B. Cheshire, Esq
Raleigh
United States Court Room
C. H. Batson
George S. Boylan
Jaffe
W. M. Bellamy
W. P. Mangum Turner
Food conservation meeting advances soybean and staple crop farming
A Myrtle Grove gathering on food conservation drew many attendees and featured Prof. Washington Catlett and J. R. Eddy addressing soy bean planting and staple crops. The central organization is enrolling members at 1 dollar yearly to fund educational work, and J A MacNorton pledged regional support yesterday afternoon.
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Myrtle Grove
Washington Catlett
J. R. Eddy
Mr. Eddy
Catlett
J. A. MacNorton
Sorossis
Drum and Bugle Corps Seeks Funds for Uniforms
Local Drum and Bugle Corps asks business men to fund uniforms costing up to 18 dollars each. Uniforms will remain the organization property and instruments donated by members will stay with the corps if they leave. The group operates locally and offers services for free at any event, promising a sharp city image when uniformed.
Powder and poverty press Paris fashion in wartime
War shortages shift beauty norms as noses gain shine while powder dries up. Paris bans rice for food, prompting powderless looks in New York fashion chatter. Prices soar for corsets gloves and shoes as women brace for leaner wardrobes and rising costs.
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United Press
Margaret Mason
France
Paris
New York
Willy Nilly
Wilhelm
Madame Nature
Isadore Duncan
Ruth St. Denis
Maud Allen
Copenhagen Millionaire Kay Dyhr Arrested in Export Violation Case
Kay Dyhr, prominent Copenhagen industrialist and head of a large machinery firm, is reported to have been arrested on charges of violating export restrictions during the blockade. Sensational developments are anticipated as the case unfolds.
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Copenhagen
Kay Dyhr
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