Democratic Fund Drive Expands For Wilson Marshall Campaign
Democrats optimistic about Wilson's victory mobilize eleven subcommittees led by Cyrus D. Hogue and others. Subscriptions total 2100 dollars with Hugh MacRae contributing 2000 dollars as canvassing begins Monday for a ten day drive. Also notes Ned Chambers, a Clyde Line stevedore, missing after leaving for a fishing trip near Brunswick River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hanover Democrats
Wilson Marshall
Hugh MacRae
Stuuy
Wilson Club
Cyrus D. Hogue
Thos. E. Cooper
Louis E. Hall
B. A.merritt
W. D. MaccMillan, Jr
D. H. Howes, Jr
R. L. Harker
Jos. W. Little
Geo. C. Jackson
S. A. Matthews
H. E. Bon
Wilmington
H. McL. Green
Ned Chambers
Clyde Line
Chambers
Brunswick River
Wallace To Host Junior Christian Endeavor Rally
The Junior Rally of the Christian Endeavor Convention for the Wilmington District will be held in Wallace on October 9 and 10. About twenty five Endeavorers from Wallace will attend, with sessions led by Juniors and talks by Capt J P Russell, promising an instructive event with travel options by evening or morning trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Convention
Wilmington
Wallace
Capt
J. P. Russell
Lumberton
Captain Russell
Duck Street
City Considers Bond Issue For Street Work To Employ Labor
The Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club are poised to back a city bond issue to fund street improvements. Council will act if business leaders commit, with Rotary indicating a probable vote at its next meeting Tuesday and the Chamber planning to discuss next Thursday. The aim is concrete support from business members to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Opened Oct series invites all city residents to buy
The Orton Building and Loan Association opened its October series yesterday in the James & James office. Everyone who earns money is urged to subscribe or add to existing shares and save regularly, with Mr. W. G. James highlighting the plan as the best way to build savings through stock subscriptions. The association is run by trusted Wilmington citizens with long building and loan experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Building and Loan Association
James & James
Southern
W. G. James
Association
Wilmington
Fred Tiencken Accepts City Salesman Post With Bear Produce
Mr. Fred Tiencken has accepted a position as city salesman with the Bear Produce and Merchandise Company and will begin his duties tomorrow morning. He is an experienced candy salesman known to the local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tiencken
Bear Producer Merchandise Company
Tiencken
National speakers to address Wilmington men at First Baptist
A series of Once-a-Month Meetings for Men will begin in November at the First Baptist church. Rev John Jeter Hurt plans talks by national figures on education industry health and government with Roosevelt and other dignitaries among the listed speakers. The program aims to unite men from all creeds in discussing broad social issues in a faith context.
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First Baptist Church
John Jeter Hurt
Dr. Hurt
Wilmington
Hurt
Hart
Kingdom of God
Roosevelt
Durham
Josephus Daniels
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States Navy
Washington
Jeter C. Pritchard
United States Circuit Court
Asheville
N. C
Douglas W. Freeman
the News-Leader
Richmond
Robert B. Glenn
United States Boundary Commission
Winston-Salem
Joe T. Robinson
United States Senate
Lonoke
Ark
William Louis Poteat
Wake Forest College
North Carolina
Baron DeKalb Gray
Home Mission Board
Atlanta
Dixie
Carl Schurz Vrooman
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Officer Resigns to Join Greensboro Plumbing Firm
Mr. J. F. Jordan, longtime local police officer, resigned yesterday afternoon to Chief Williams. He will leave in a few days to take a position with a Greensboro plumbing establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Jordan
Greensboro
Chief Williams
Jordan
Corn Show Growth and Railroads Drive Wilmington Event
The Wilmington Corn Show expands 50 percent with more varied exhibits and central downtown venue. Railroads Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard offer lower rates and distribute show information. committees seek county prizes and county board support for funding. Local groups Sorosis and Rotary Club boost publicity and events including a business parade.
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Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line
Goldsboro
Wayne County
Coast Line
Seaboard
Messrs
J. T. Bland, Jr
Burgaw
N. A. Currie
Clarkton
J. J. Hendren
Rotary Club
Gifts and support poured into Catherine Kennedy Home
The article lists donations to the Catherine Kennedy Home including Mrs. Parsley with pumpkins, Mrs. Bagley with groceries, a friend with coffee, sugar, Mrs. Taylor with preserves, Mrs. Wilder with groceries, Bunting and Bellamy with drugs, and Independent and Plate Ice Companies providing ice daily. Favors were shown by John Hanby Jurgen Haas Bannerman Hall and Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Kennedy
W. L. Parsley
Tom Bagley
L. K. Taylor
H.f.wilder
Bunting and Bellamy
John Hanby
Jurgen Haas
Bannerman
Hall
Ross
Bankers Pleased With Wilmington Progress
Messrs. Walsh and Watts prominent Philadelphia bankers representing Tidewater Power Company visited Wilmington and its suburbs. They praised Wrightsville Beach's rapid development and the city's growth in recent years. The pair were escorted by Tidewater officials and hosted by company president Hugh MacRae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Walsh and Watts
Philadelphia
Tidewater Power Company
Pensylvania
New England
Wilmington
Mr. Watts
Wrightsville Beach
City
Hugh MacRae
Arbor Day observance urged by North Carolina clubs
Mrs. William H. Jassoon writes to presidents of the Women's Clubs urging statewide Arbor Day observance on November 3. She notes a second Arbor and Bird Day Manual will aid schools, requests clubs to contact principals, offer help, and promote tree planting and forestry essay prizes. Also mentions a trolley car incident and a Greystone Inn oyster advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Clubs of
North Carolina
William H. Jassoon
Charlotte
N. C
Arbor Day
Department of Conservation
State Federation of Women’s Clubs In
State Department of Public Instruction
Norfolk Southern Plans Wilmington Branch Office and Rail Extension
Norfolk Southern Railway intends to set up a Wilmington branch on the first of the year to manage affairs tied to the final extension from Kinston through Duplin County toward Wilmington. The company seeks terminal property and is financing a Duplin County to deep-water Wilmington line, with bonds already voted in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Norfolk Southern Railway
Kinston
Duplin County
Norfolks Southern
Norfolk Southern
Pender County
Kitston
Pink Hill
Civic League to Hold Regular Meeting at Central Baptist Church
The Colored Civic League plans a joint meeting with the Civic Improvement League next Tuesday evening at the Central Baptist Church corner of Seventh and Red Cross streets at 7 o clock. Prominent men and women from both races are invited and urged to attend as officers gather at 7 for important business. Oyster roast advertised at Greystone Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement League
Cred
Central Baptist Church
Seventh and Red Cross Streets
League
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Hugh Macare
Fight OF Eleven
Wilson
Jno. A. Orrell
W .A. MeéGirt
Nathan Humphrey
Ehionciadeer
P. Laughn
Lan
T. Hancock
George Harriss
George C. Jackson, Sr
Cashwell
Cyrus Hogue
F. H. Gouverneur
M. Hall
E Munson
D. Sloan
L. Smith
M Bain
Wi. Clawson
H M. Owen
Charles Finkelstein
Lewis Williams
Kk. W. Helms
Aeilmington Cycle Co
J. H. Durham, Jr
A. Huggins
James F. Reynolds
J. A. Parham
A. Livingstone
Hicks
W. F. Colton
Geo Eilers
F. Gregson
Wow Bodie
R. E. Crumpler
L. R. Duvalee
W. A. Furlong
Charles Schulken
R. W
B. M. Washburn
Hiarry Morris
L. T. Register
H. Howes, Jr
Aennedy
Evans
Evans, Jr
Peter Em Eee
Chamber of Commerce and
Down Town
Safe Deposit
Ward
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Front Street
Grace
Chastnut
Greystone Inn
James M. Hall
5Th and
Castle Streets
Colored Civic League
G. Dannenbaum
Market Street
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