Wilmington Fire Team Paid Red Cross Share for War Fund
Mayor confirms city fire, street and water departments contributed their share to the wartime relief drive. One employee reportedly did not, but the mayor says the lone exception resulted from a misunderstanding and all others paid a day’s salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Dykeman
Birmingham
N. C
Western
Carolina
Fire Department
Red Cross
Cements Products Company
Toycity
Birmingham Age-Herald
Morton Hotel
C. J. Dykeman
Cement Products Company
F. D. Jones
Department of Justice
Age-Herald
Hhe Department of Justice
Coal Ordering Drive Urged For Week Of June 3 8
County fuel administrator Martin S Willard urges domestic and industrial consumers to place large coal orders during the June 3 to June 8 period. Ads and placards have been issued to promote the drive as dealers are swamped with orders and the state fuel administration seeks extra cars for winter supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin S. Willard
State Fuel Administration
The
Fuel Administration
Garage and Auto Burned in Uninsured Fire
John W. Plummer a confectioner on North Front Street lost his touring car yesterday afternoon when the garage behind his home at 312 North Fifth Street burned. The fire started in an unused nearby stable and spread to the garage. Firemen were delayed reaching the scene. All burned property was uninsured. The blaze origin is undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Plummer
North Front Street
North Fifth Street
Rainy Day Savings Ledger for New Liberty Series
Weathered notice lists Carolina B and L Association at 123 Princess with J L Moore acting as secretary and treasurer on a Saturday in June for a rainy day savings plan. The fragment notes potential contributions and advisory roles, reflecting a local community financial effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Liberty
Carolina B
L. Assn
Princess
J. L. Moore
Sec
Plans Altered for Howard-Wells Amusement Park at Greenfield
The Howard-Wells Amusement Co lessees of Greenfield park revise plans for a major southern amusement complex. They will move fast on a bath house and enlarged dancing pavilion while delaying some fill and drainage work to avoid late openings. Percy W. Wells says early opening remains the goal with substantial funding for attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard-Wells Amusement Company
Greenfield Park
South
Percy W. Wells
Wells
Greenfield Lake
Wilmington Local Board Publicity on 21-year-old Registration
J A Taylor chairman of the city draft board issues guidance on registration for men who turned 21 between June 5 1917 and June 5 1918. Registration occurs at the Masonic Temple room 15 from 7 am to 9 pm with mail and agent options for absentees and those at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Taylor
City-Draft Board
United States
Park Equipment Arrival Aims to Open Before Summer
The week and equipment for the park are expected to begin arriving shortly. Installation will proceed rapidly with all work carried out together, and the park will open for the pleasure of hundreds eager for enjoyment before summer wanes.
Day of Prayer Observed in May War Call
Governor Manning urges May 30 as a statewide day of prayer and business closures from 10 30 a m to 1 p m to support the war effort and spiritual needs. He cites presidential calls and church resolutions urging observance nationwide. A telegram from William G McAdoo notes substantial rate increases for railroads as wartime measures. The Food Administration stresses saving wheat to feed soldiers and allies with a focus on human life over dollars.
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Columbia
U S. C
Quenets Manning
Governor Manning
Congress
Manning
South Carolina Railroad Commission
William G. McAdoo
Food Administration
America
The
South Carolina
Returning Citizen Visibly Impressed By New Wilmington
C A Morris of Louisville, formerly of Wilmington, tours the city with his father J E Morris and observes rapid growth and a new era of prosperity. He is most impressed by shipyards Carolina and Liberty Shipbuilding and plans a deeper visit to the area as Wilmington expands. He aims to see Wrightsville Beach before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murchison
Union Station
Custom House
C. A. Morris
Wilmington
Louisville
J. E. Morris
North Third Street
John R. Morris
Mr. Morris
Princess
South Atlantic Seaboard
Morris
Row
Orrell
South
Carolina and
Liberty Shipbuilding Companies
Wrightsville Beach
Funeral for Mrs. Marshall Held Yesterday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. J. R. Marshall, who died Sunday in Fort Myers Florida, were held yesterday at 5 PM at the home of her son B H Marshall 106 North Sixteenth Street. Dr Peter Hurt of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in Oakdale cemetery. Pallbearers included R A Montgomery W S Register S J Ellis W C Peterson C D Weeks and William Struthers Jr with honorary pallbearers A M Baldwin and J S Canady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
J. R. Marshall
Fort Myers
Fla
B. H. Marshall
North Sixteenth Street
Dr. Inc
Peter Hurt
First Baptist Church
Oakdale
Br. A. M. Baldwin
J. S. Canady
R. A. Montgomery
W. S. Register
S. J. Ellis
W. C. Peterson
C. D. Weeks
William Struthers, Jr
Foundation Laid For First Way At Carolina Shipyard
The foundation for the first way at the Carolina Shipbuilding yard was laid yesterday. the initial vessel is expected to slip from the concrete way in March next year. Work to level the yard hills began today as bids for two pounds of white house wool to fund Red Cross aid are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Shipbuilding Company
White House
South Carolina
Red Cross
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Free
Red Men
Murchison Building
Durham Hosiery
Durham
Durham, N. C
Amazon
the Sweets Co. of America
45Th St
New York City
Exelento
Exelento Medicine CO
Atlanta
Sans-Souci
New England
Carolina Pagking
Jarman & Futrelle
Princess Street
J.B. McCabe and CO
Certified Public Accoun
Murchison Bank
Wilmington, N. C
Sea CT
UNION
Board Air
Daily Charlotte
Charlotte Sleeper
Atlantic Coast Line
South and Wes Sleeper
Fayetteville
New Bern
Augusta
North
Washington
Atlante
Norfolk Ne
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Evans Chemical CO. Cincinnat
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