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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1917

Page

6

Hopewell Visitor List Highlights Local Social Scene

Miss Christine Greenburg visits Hopewell and Mervin Dean Tyé in Jeruay. many residents arrive from Laurinburg to attend church events and socialize. Ex mayor Joseph D. Smith, Maude Colwell, Kateake Chadbourn, and others travel through or stay in the city visiting relatives, attending meetings, and enjoying local entertainments.

Christine Greenburg Hopewell Harry Durham Rocky Point Lydia "Yates Bible Grace Methodist Church Maude" Colwell Watha Irene Jones South Stee Eighth ‘Street Ruth Ethel. Brown Winston-Salem Charlotte Salisbury

Community drive seeks fabric, papers and helpers

The notice requests counterpanes tablecloths and old shirts, rolls of New York Times papers, and trimmed white cloth squares with buttons. Helpers are urged to recycle cotton and join weekly work sessions on Monday Friday and Wednesday afternoons.

New York Times

Walter N. Keener Joins Wilmington Dispatch as News Editor

Walter N. Keener, once city editor of the Charlotte Evening Chronicle and former managing editor at High Point Enterprise, arrives in Wilmington after practice as a Lincolnton attorney. He has previously served with the Raleigh Times and Durham Sun, and his wife plans to join him soon.

Walter N. Keener Lincolnton Wilming‘ton Dispatch Keener Wilston Dispatch Charlotte Observer Charlotte Wilmington Dispatch Charlotte Evening Chronicle High Point ‘Enterprise Raleigh Times Durham ‘Sun Wake Forest

Clifton Kay arraigned for assault on 11 year old Annie Van Bavel

Clifton Kay, colored, charged with criminal assault on 11 year old Annie Van Bavel, daughter of farmer Bruno Van Bavel of Castle Haynes. He pleaded not guilty before Recorder George Harriss. case continued until tomorrow for possible evidence from Dr. Doxett, hospital superintendent, amid contested testimony and a bereaved father's call for penalty.

Clifton Kay An Nie van Bavel Bruno van Bavel Castle” ‘Haynes George Harriss Burton Doxctt James Walker Memorial Hospital Annie Harlee Bellamy Kay Recorder’s Office Harriet

Rotary Club Urges Front Street Parking Ban and Road Repairs

The Rotary Club discussed banning parking on Front Street to improve safety and support universal military training. They urged city action on street repairs in Federal Point and requested local officials to push Congress for the bill.

Front Rebort Federal Chamberlain Rotary Club M. C Front Street Club C. C. Covington Abe Einstein Tidewater Power Company Grace Front Streets F. B. Clausen Wilmington McGirt Board of County Commissioners Federal Point Board of Commissioners Devs River Eares Harriss Carolina Saniay City Cotheh

Local visitors and students travel for education and leisure

Mr. R. K. Br3a of Scott's Hill and Mr. W. M. Rawls of Jacksonville N C visited the city yesterday before returning home from Point Caswell. Mr. T Aubrey Morse left for Durham to enter Trinity College. Mr. Charles Hazelhurst heads to Chapel Hill to reenter State University as a junior. Mr. Robert DeRossett returns to begin his fourth year at State University and serves as editor in chief of Yackety Yack.

R. K. Br3a Scott’s Hill W. M. Rawls Jacksonville N. C Point Caswell WT. Rawls T. Aubrey Morse Durham Trinity College Charles Hazelhurst Chapel Hill State University Robert_DeRossett The DeRossett

Word from Davis Howes in France with YMCA

Local man D H Howes now serving with the YMCA in France reports a zestful start in his new work. A letter to the local YMCA notes no submarines sighted, nightly vesper services aboard, and mentions his address at 31 Ameur Montaigne, Paris.

France D. H. Howes Str Iearn Howes Association Ameur Montaigne Paris

Roderick Accused in Wife Murder to Be Tried for Life

Arraignment set for Frederick Roderick Jr after the state rejects a second degree plea. The case alleges he shot his wife at their home following disputes over infidelity claims. Multiple other court actions involve sodomy charges, housebreaking, and assaults. some defendants receive leniency or further hearings.

Frederick, Jr Roderick Willie McAllister Mag McArthur Bessie Wilson Criminal ‘Court Young Andrews William Kermon Kermon Jackson Concord Jim Hall Enoch Murphy Devin Murphy Paul Brinson Brinson Pea Aan Paul Grave Dount Pices James Singletary Far Bet White Chaoero H Blgasny Fan Steget Con Tinue Srn

American colors fly over Verdun after ceremony

A French ceremony in Verdun saw the American flag raised atop the ruined City Hall. Red Cross worker Jean Grillon attended as the flag was hoisted, marking a prominent moment in the city during the ongoing war.

Associated Press Paris Red Cross Jean Grillon

Stock Poise of Needs Mag Tang Fret Woman-Mew

The fragmentary text presents unclear references to a stock or market event with mentions of a fretful or anxious woman figure. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or concrete facts are readable enough to confirm a coherent news item.

Alleged Slayer of Neal Walton Placed in Jail

A man connected to the Walton death near Bellevue cemetery has been jailed after a controversial coroner’s inquest. The incident involved a nighttime shooting by an unknown assailant, an automobile escape, and a hospital treatment for a female associate, with officials uncertain about future findings.

Neal Walton Bellevue Cemetery Raalah Walter Woodcock Delano Scherer

Painleve Forms New French Cabinet Amid Talks

Paris September 11 Associated Press reports Paul Painleve, minister of war, began meetings with party representatives as he seeks to form a cabinet. Socialist leaders may join, despite their stance on cooperation with Alexander, and talks plan to include Socialist delegates in the new ministry.

Associated Press Paris Paul Painleve Minis Conteences Socialist Alexander Stockholm Fesaditat Party Painleve

Premature action feared as city seeks to stop youth departure

The text suggests officials felt obliged to act since they believed a person might leave the city and feared they would lose contact or be unable to reach him. The account implies concern over a possible departure and officials' effort to prevent it.

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