Coast Line to Curtail Passenger Runs for Cantonments Freight Up
Atlantic Coast Line officials say passenger service may be reduced on the Y and Fayetteville divisions to support wartime cantonment construction and troop movement. Freight service will increase to handle Gov ernment orders, with no shutdown of essential travel. The War Board advises curtailment in less traveled routes, while keeping critical service intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company
Sligh
John R. Kenly
Dispatch
Fayetteville
War Board
Washington
Kenly
Coast Line
Wilmington
Jv Sta
Funeral of Mr Hughes at Norfolk on Tuesday
Funeral services for Benjamin J. Hughes district superintendent of the Atlantic Coast Line Norfolk division died at Sherwood Apartments Norfolk were held at E B King residence 113 Walnut street conducted by Rev Dr John Jeter Hurt and Rev Dr A D McClure. Remains laid to rest at Oakdale Cemetery. Pallbearers included P R Albright W H Newell J T King H L King J R Hixon S F Pott Robin Scott H G Walsh P L Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. King
Benjamin J. Hughes
Norfolk Division
Atlantic Coast Line
Sherwood Apartments
West Thirteenth Street
Norfolk
Walnut Street
John Jeter Hurt
First Baptist Church
Messrs
P. R. Albright
W. H. Newell
J. T. King
H. L. King
J. R. Hixon
S. F. Pott
Robin Scott
H. G. Walsh
P. L. Knight
Committee names convention hosts for Wrightsville Beach
The chamber of commerce entertain ment committee under C Jaylor Jr named an official reception committee to represent the chamber at the Rotary Hardware Association convention to be held at Wrightsville Beach starting June 19. Members named are Jorge P Galvin chair John R Hutchison J N Jacobi J B ae Springer Fred Burr M A Curtis and M W Divine. Further planning meetings will arrange for other conventions at the beach this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville Beach
Chamber of
Roumerce
C. _Jaylor, Jr
Spee Arrang
Chamb Rotary Club
Hardware Association of
Army Officers Promotion Nods for Brown and Ridley
Major Earl I. Brown and Captain Clarence S. Ridley of the Corps of Engineers receive May 16 promotions announced in the Army and Navy Journal. Both have served Wilmington District engagements and current exams in Washington, D C precede new ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Earl I. Brown
Clarence
Ridley
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
Army and Navy Journal
Brown
A. E. Waldron
Upper
Cape Fear River
W. H. Stickle
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Major Brown
Captain Ridley
Washington, D. C
Joy ride crash destroys horse and injures occupants near Castle Haynes
A horse tied to the Orrell Livery Company was killed after a Dodge touring car owned by City Livery Company and driven by H B Evans collided on Castle Haynes road near Mr W W King's home. Evans and Jim Brooks were arrested for reckless driving as several colored passengers, including women, were hospitalized at James Walker Memorial Hospital. The incident followed a Memorial Day celebration in Rock Hill with eyewitnesses noting the joy riding nature of the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrell Livery Company
City Livery Company
H. B. Evans
Castle Haynes
W. W. King
Evans
Jim Brooks
Stockade
H. Mack Godwin
King
J. S. Lane
Police Department
Officer Godwin
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Rock Hill
Godwin
National Conference on Community Music Opens in New York
Delegates from many sections of the country attend the opening session at the Hotel Astor for the first National Conference on Community Music. Sessions continue tomorrow with programs and discussions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hotel Astor
Sepa Grotto Ceremonial Set For Friday Night
A large kandydates group from the city and nearby areas will attend the Sepa Grotto No 79 ceremonial at the Masonic Temple Friday evening with an 8 o’clock start after a 7:30 business session. The event features indoor pathway rites and a fee increase from $5 to $25 after this ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandy
Masonic Temple
Sepa Grotto
Mystic Order of the Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm
A.H. Holden
Holden
Bonesetter
Carson
LeGwin
Hart
Dickie
E. H. Munson
J. H. Mitchell
H. L. Taylor
P. B. Bell
Norwood Orrell
Waging Membership Campaign For Food Conservation
The New Hanover Food Conservation Commission urges a broad membership drive. Members are asked to donate $1 to support conservation of food and feed crops, stressing thrift and economy for all classes during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hanover Food Conservation Commission
Commission
Doors Open Saturday for Cost Sale at French Millinery
The French Millinery shop in the Garrell Building at Second and Princess will open Saturday at 9 am for a stock sale led by receiver Emmett Bellamy Esa under Judge Bond. Stock will be sold at cost and run while patronage permits. if interest lags, doors close and remaining stock sold as a lump.
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Garrell
Second and
Princess Street
Emmett Bellamy
Esa
W. M. Bond
Memorial Day Observed by Local Colored Community
National Memorial Day services were held yesterday with about 4000 attendees. Dr. E. L. Madison delivered the principal address at the National cemetery, introduced by R. H. White, with Rev. W. H. Moore giving the invocation and honors to Union soldiers.
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National Cemetery
E. L. Madison
R. H. White
W. H. Moore
Seashore Hotel Opens Tomorrow at Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach prepares for a new season as the Seashore Hotel opens with Captain Edgar L. Hinton optimistic for record reservations. The Oceanic Hotel and Lumina follow in June with extensive beach facilities and a strong convention lineup.
School closes with awards at North Fifth Street
The Miss Mary Alderman school held closing exercises this morning at the North Fifth Street school house with many parents present. The Sunbeam Club will present The Wild Rose at the Academy of Music Friday night for Red Cross relief. Kathleen Green won the Thomas Payne Bagley Memorial medal for perfect attendance and spelling with a 99 average. Medals were awarded to Pearl Russ Genelle Green Sallie Bell Canady and Selina Gilbert. The honor roll lists Pearl Russ Alma Padrick Marion Summerhill Lillian Carpenter Loretta McDuffee Kathleen Green Harry Branch Julius Canady Thomas McIntyre James E Holton Edward Therian Genelle Green Sallie Bell Canady Robert Carter Selina Gilbert Sidney Selling.
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Mary Alderman
North Fifth Street
Sunbeam Club
Academy of Music
Red Cross
Kathleen Green
Thomas Payne Bagley
Miss Green
Pearl Russ
Genelle Green
Sallie Bell Canady
Selina Gilbert
Lillian Carpenter
Thomas McIntyre
Edward Therian
Sidney Selling
James Holton
Edna May Ormsby
Lila Gilbert
Alma Padrick
Marion Summerhill
Loretta McDuffee
Harry Branch
Julius Canady
James E. Holton
Robert Carter
Submarine Boat Concept Debated by U S Navy 25 Years On
A quarter century has passed since the United States Navy first seriously examined the concept of submarine boats. The reflection marks a period of evolving interest and study into submerged vessels and their potential role in national defense.
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United States Navy
Confederate Memorial Exercises Spurred by Daughters in Whiteville
Columbus county to observe Confederate Day with a Sunday ceremony at Whiteville under Daughters of the Confederacy. A fine program includes music, crosses of honor, and an address by James H. Cowan editor of The Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Whiteville
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
James H. Cowan
Dispatch
Wrightsville Beach Set for Large Summer Season
The Atlanta Journal reports Wrightsville Beach anticipates a busy season with hotels opening June 1 after improvements. A large auditorium will host conventions including Laundry Association of the Carolinas, North Carolina Bankers, and more June 11 to 29. Carolina Yacht Club opened for the season. Hanover Inn Seashore Hotel and Oceanic Hotel cooperate with Wilmington interests for upscale summer entertainment. John F. Kneisel will lead a special orchestra at Lumina offering complimentary dancing for guests.
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Atlanta
Wrightsville Beach
Laundry Association of
Carolinas
Southern Textile Association
North Carolina Baptist Chautauqua Or
Seaside Assembly
Carolina Yacht Club
Hanover Inn
Seashore Hotel
Oceanic Hotel
Wilmington
Wrightsville
Canning Demonstration at Cornelius Harnett School
The basement of Cornelius Harnett School will host a canning demonstration tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents may have their beans canned at no cost beyond can prices. Those who prefer glass jars may bring them to be instructed in the process recommended by the State Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Harnett
State Department of Agriculture
Steamer Wilmington Resumes Carolina Beach Trips
The Wilmington steamer will resume Sunday June 3 service to Carolina Beach from Wilmington at 9 00 am and 2 45 pm with beach departures at 6 00 pm. The schedule runs all summer giving passengers easy access to Carolina Beach via the Cape Fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Beach
Cape Fear
Wilmington
Beach
United Cigar Stores Promote Red Cross Drive on Registration Day
United Cigar Stores nationwide will donate ten percent of gross receipts on Military Registration Day to the American Red Cross. Local Wilmington efforts, led by Mrs. Cuthbert Martin, aim to make it a major Red Cross fundraiser with ten percent of spendings at stores contributing. Hall and Ross on Market Street reportedly to give their entire net receipts to Red Cross that day, with other firms expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jung
United Cigar
Hall and Ross
Market Street
Red Cross
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MR. Hughes
Cerns
JOY Riders
Hees de Grass Rugs Trade
Pmiarkfreg
U.8
CREX
Crex?carpet Company
Fifth Avenue
Edgar L. Hinton
Hinton
Seashore Bath House
Fritz Hanson
Ledshore Hotel
Oceanic
Charles E. Hooper
Seashore
Hooper
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Hotels and Resorts
South Atlantic Coast
Wrightsville Beach, N. C
N. C
E. L. Hinton
Chelsea
West Twenty-third St
Seventh Av
Anchéon
Robin Atkice
Hotel Chelsea
Pennsylvania Station
7Th Avenue
23Rd Stat Sontreet
Grand Central
4Th Avenue Car South To 28Rd Street; Lackawanna, Erie
Reading
Baltimore & Ohio
Tercey’ Central _ gee Valley
Girone
Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Rideau House
Duke of Devonshire
Duke of Connaught
Duke of Nevonshire
Ontario
Herald Square Hotel
34Th ST. J
Broadway
R. R
Bath
J. Fred Sayers
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