Speakers to address war topic at Chamber of Commerce meeting
A Russian speaker and another notable figure will discuss the war and its global implications at a Chamber of Commerce event Tuesday night. Large attendance is expected, with emphasis on Russia's role and potential influence on the war's outcome. The event is arranged by the Russian American Chamber of Commerce.
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Yuooratinley Washburn
United
Cuttueree
America
Cpen
Coal Dealers Supplied Railroads Transport Fuel Contracted
The county fuel administrators met with M. S. Willard John R. Hanks and W. Worth to review coal supply and rail transportation. The board found the city in good shape as railroads would provide transport for contracted coal. War conditions raise concerns about wood supply and possible railroad confiscation of fuel in transit.
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M. S. Willard
John R. Hanks
W. Worth
Arternaire
Bereaved Parents Mourn 15-Month-Old Son
David Forrace, 15 months old, son of Mr and Mrs E M Allen, died at 4 30 AM at James Yucker Memorial Hospital after recent treatment. Funeral set for 11 AM tomorrow at 604 Market Street with Rev WV McRae of Trinity Methodist Clover conducted service. Interment planned at Oakdale Cemetery.
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David Forrace
E. M. Allen
James Yucker Memorial Hospital
Market Street
WV McRae
Trinity Methodisclover
Oaidaie Ponerery
Four Members Leave National Naval Volunteers Unit
Four electricians from the National Volunteers depart for seaport duties after receiving final instructions. The destinations are undisclosed, with reports noting a live service deployment could follow. The remaining members are encamped at Wrightsville Beach Carbo Island awaiting further orders.
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National Naval Volunteers
W. W. Wood
C. P. Grim
V L. Russ
A. T. Prince
National Volunteers
Carbo Island
Wrightsville Beach
White To Aid Garfield In Union Leadership Transition
In Saerials Indiana at noon today John P White is named presensor on the United Mine Workers of America and will be succeeded as resident by Frank J He. The yippee president of the union JS Whee will leave Sunday for Wishineun to assume duties as Avior lip Garfield national fue vitministrator.
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White
Garfield
Saerials
Ind
Oet
John P
Tnited
Een Ify
Organizatorn
Frank J
JS Whee
Wishineun
Avior
Lip
H. A. Garfield
National
Fue
Freight Embargo Lifted as Seaboard Restores Charlotte Deliveries
Seaboard officials announced congestion at the Southern Railway depots in Charlotte caused an embargo on freight to the Southern in Mecklenburg. The order halted accepting carload and smaller shipments to Southern delivery, then confusion led to a temporary hold, with Seaboard later clarifying that shipments to Southern delivery would be accepted again.
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Southern Railway Company
Charlotte
Seaboard Railway Company
Norfolk
Southern
Mecklenburg
Seaboard
Coast Line
No Rise in Theatre Prices by Howard Wells Amusement
The Howard Wells Amusement Company states no admission price increase despite new government tax. Prices will drop one or two cents to offset the tax, keeping patrons paying about 10 to 15 cents total. The tax is projected to total around $10,000, to be offset by more patrons.
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Howard- Wells Amusement Company
Governmnt
Mayor Moore Urges Liberty Bonds at Colored Baptist Meeting
Mayor Moore delivered a patriotic address at the First Baptist Church during the annual conference of the Waccamaw Brunswick Association. He urged Liberty bond purchases and explained the reasons, drawing applause from a large colored audience. Several prominent Black leaders and pastors spoke in support.
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Moore
P. Q. Moore
First Baptist Church
Waccamaw-Brunswick Association
G. D. Hazel
A. W. Bell
R. D. Dieu
T. H. Hooper
Victoria Loftin
D. C. Gore
J. H. Bryant
J. H. Rhoe
Police target unlicensed drivers as city requires chauffeur license
Police in Wilmington compile lists of unlicensed drivers, many of them women, and begin notifying them to obtain the city chauffeur license required by ordinance. The $2 fee covers licensing and record keeping. arrests are not yet made while notices are sent over several days.
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Wilmington
D. M. Coleman
Civil Service Exams Open for Stenographer and Typewriter
The United States Civil Service Commission announces weekly examinations for stenographer and typewriter positions for men and women. Vacancies in the civil service will be filled from this exam with salaries from 900 to 1200 annually. Applicants 18 or older should apply, with photographs, and forms 1424 and 1371, to the district secretary in the listed North Carolina cities or by mail.
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United States Civil Service Commission
North Carolina
Asheville
Burlington
Charlotte
Elizabeth City
Goldsboro
Greensboro
New Bern
Raleigh
Salisbury
Washington
Wilmington
Quartermaster Corps
United States
United States Civil Service Board
Tamid
National Council Endorses Woman Suffrage
The National Council of Congregational Churches approves woman suffrage marking a significant church endorsement for the movement.
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National Council of Congregational Churches
Girls Rapidly Fill Jobs Behind Soda Fountains
In a peariz cmll, girls are swiftly replacing young men in soda fountain duties at the local establishment. The change signals shifting gender roles in the workplace during this period.
New Hanover Leads State Fair Dried Vegetables Display
Mrs. Jane S. McKimmon lauded New Hanover for top dried vegetables at the State Fair noting 50 packages of dried fruits and vegetables and three dozen cans of preserved produce. County agents credit the county’s Food Conservation Commission and home demonstration staff for the standout exhibit and anticipate premium offerings next year.
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New Hanover
Jane S. McKimmon
Annie C. Pretlow
New- Hanover
Boston Moves to Ban Girl Bootblacks From Work
An ordinance is proposed in Boston to prohibit girls from bootblacking as an occupation due to a surge in their numbers in the city. The measure aims to regulate street vending and curb informal labor among youths.
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Boston
McManus and Cates Tied for Top in Volley Ball League
McManus and Cates led the Thursday YMCA Volleyball League after three straight wins by Cates over Captain Avery. Laughridge’s team fought hard despite a one-player short showing two close losses. Wessell and Strickland starred for Cates as Aver ghites stumbled with weak play after early leads faded.
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McManus
Cates
Calge
Laughridge
Ehaeinrs
Avery
Soy Laughridge
Loughridge
Wessell
Strickland
Avergites
Producer to Consumer Plan Shifts Food Trade
Dr. Carroll reports government plans to end middleman role by selling food directly from producer to consumer. The move would curtail wholesaler activity though not end it, and follows discussions in Washington at a joint War Council session of the American Public Health Association and the National Dairymen's Association.
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Dr. Carroll
Washington
T. B. Carroll
New Hanover County
War Council
American Public Health Association
National Dairymen’s Association
Chas. T. Nesbitt
Carroll
Hoover
W L I Boys to Parade at Fort Caswell Review
Soldiers from Fort Caswell led by Colonel Chase will march in Wilmington to boost Liberty bond sales. The Maxton and Cornelius Harnett schools are in a dispute over which purchased a bond first, with Mrs. Hettie Fennell seeking state confirmation from Raleigh.
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Fort Caswell
Tirana
Colonel Chase
Wilmington
State Department
Raleigh
Hettie Fennell
Cornelius Harnett
Newberlin
Maxton High School
Fennell
Maxton School
Cornelius Harnett School
Maxton
Northern Baptist Bond Drive Aids Nation
The Eastern and Kenansville Colored Baptist Association at Warsaw North Carolina voted to buy a Liberty bond during a four day session. Mrs H Faison Pierce urged participation from all able to do so. About 5000 Black attendees, many property owners, planned personal bond investments.
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Nearo Baptists
Warsaw
N. C
Hastern and
Kenansville Colored Baptist Association
Colored Baptist Church
H. Faison Pierce
Woman’s Committee
Council of National Defense
Fire damages out-house at Walnut Street residence
A fire originating from hot ashes scorched an out-house at 81 Walnut Street owned by L. D. Hollingsworth and occupied by him. The blaze threatened 317 North Fourth Street, Turner residence, but rapid action by firefighters prevented significant damage. Firemen were alerted by telephone with no public alarm.
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Walnut Street
L. D. Hollingsworth
J. W. Turner
North Fourth Street
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co Names Local Rep
E P Brock selected as local representative for the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company of Tyrone Pa. The timber firm has been evaluating the city’s timber surplus, with officers Beatson and Newhauser visiting at the Chamber of Commerce’s invitation and expressing favorable impressions of new prospects.
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West Virginia Corporation
E. P. Brock
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company
Tyrone
Messrs. Beatson and Newhauser
Chamber of Commerce
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Liberty Loan
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American Bank & Trust Co
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Murchison National Bank
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