Salary Fixed for Dr Thames as City Health Officer
Aldermen set Dr John Thames of Winnipeg to assume the office of city health officer in Winston on October 1 with a salary of 2500 per year. The move follows the health committee recommendation after discussions with Dr Thames to succeed Dr J J Kin who has served the city for several months. Dr Kin is to leave soon for Wy Musto, and the board also considered quarantine regulations and state measures for disease control.
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John Thames
Wwinerston
Winstonsi
Satur
jariston-Salem Sentinel
Board of
Algermey
G. E. Webb
Wwiniaten
J. J. Kin
Quce
J. J. Kinyoun
Cassibbia
Kinyoun
J. Kinyoun
State Board of Heat
Usepean
Drill Night Spurs W L I Members For Medal Trophy
J B Lynch of the Wilmington locht Infantry announces a public drill on Market Street for a handsome medal awarded to the winner. The six month prize will be in possession of Corporal R B Lewis after the contest. Tomorrow nights drill features the pay twist as Guardsmen will receive six months back pay before a shift to Federal pay of 48 per year starting July 1.
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J. B. Lynch
Wilmingmo Locht Infantry
R. B. Lewis
Will Drain Large Area Three Thousand Acres Reclaimed
York S C Sept 18 The Turkey Creek drainage commission has let the contract to L O White company to drain Turns Creek for 5677 and 12 cents per hundred cubic yards. The project covers 4000 acres with 1000 now under cultivation. Lands to be reclaimed are waterlogged and previously uncleared for cultivation due to flood waters. The commission states cost will be justified by the land’s future productivity.
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South Carolina
York
S.C
Turkey Creek
Titles Creek
Cole
Y M C A Worker to Supervise Europe War Prisoners
E G Wilson will leave for Europe to supervise YMCA work with prisoners of war. He was chosen for his fit with the program and familiarity with the organization’s lines of effort.
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Kong
Kailette
E. G. Wilson
Ate Cevetory
Tee
Chris
Europe
Olson
Gaston County Township Campaign Seeks County Association
Sept 18 report notes six townships in Gaston County will start campaigns to form a county association. The group aims to publicize regional resources and recruit desirable citizens, operating with county agricultural services to aid government goals. A humorous aside references a man joking about giving his wife fifty dollars for Christmas.
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Gaston County
New Automobile Stolen By Negro In Splash of Warrants
Telegrams went to surrounding towns as Sheriff Cowan urged sharp lookout for Buddie McDonald colored believed to have left Sunday morning with a new Dodge owned by B B Cameron from W D MacMillan's garage on North Second street. McDonald, once at the shop, was seen northbound through Warsaw at 11 am, with doubts expressed about the theft. Car license 868 and several identifying marks have been shared with nearby police. the vehicle is valued at several hundred dollars.
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S. P. Cowan
Buddie McDonald
B. B. Cameron
W. D. MacMillan
North Second Street
McDonald
MacMillan
Warsaw
Cameron
Revival Services Continue at Bladen Street Church
Evening service began last night at Bladen Street Methodist church and will run all week with Rev. J. P. Pate preaching. A highlighted singing feature marks the revival following a ten day prayer and fellowship period. All are invited to attend.
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Bladen Street Church
Bladen Street Methodist Church
J. P. Pate
Parents Day Observed with Notable Exercises at Jonesboro
Parents Day at Masonboro school Wednesday afternoon features a 2:30 start with Dr Thames Assistant Health Officer delivering a short health betterment address and Superintendent Catlett sharing an informative message. Pupils anticipate strong attendance as parents visit the school building for the program.
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Jonesboro
Masonboro
Thames
Catlett
Road Bonds Win 4 to 1 Vote in Wilkes County
Wilkes County voters approved a $25 000 road bond issue by a 4 to 1 margin on September 18 in North Wilkesboro. A record registration was reached. Earlier sentiment was against bonds but prominent local leaders and the North Wilkesboro Commercial Club helped shift support.
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North Wilkesboro
Wilkes County
Chamber of Commerce Banquet At Wilmington Hotel
Secretary H. G. Branch reports large turnout expected for the Chamber of Commerce membership banquet at the Wilmington Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. Replies to invitations are arriving steadily as talks by several Chamber members are planned, marking a closing feature of the current membership campaign under the new by laws.
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Branch
H. G. Branch
Chamber of Commerce
Wilmington Hotel
Chamber
Burglar Steals From Mr Whaley at Princess Street
Police report an entry to a room at No 512 Princess Street Saturday night. Burglar took five dollars and some car tickets from Mr J F Whatley’s trousers. Entrance gained through an open rear window. No clues found after investigation.
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Whaley
J. F. Whatley
Princess Street
Methodist leaders address Grace Street Sunday School
Mr Brabham and Miss Kennedy spoke to Grace Methodist church students at Grace Street Church yesterday afternoon. Brabham, field secretary for the North Carolina Methodist conference, and Kennedy, representative of the General Sunday School Board, said the talks were instructive and interesting. They plan to attend the Sunday School rally in Burgaw today and tomorrow.
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Brabham
Miss Kennedy
Grace Street
M. W. Brabham
North Carolina Methodist Conference
M. E. Kennedy
General Sunday School Board
Southern Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church
Burgaw
Holidays Begin on September 27 Marking Jewish New Year
The Jewish High Holidays begin with Rosh Hashanah on September 27 with eve services and the New Year. Ten penitential days culminate in the Day of Atonement on October 7, including prayers, shofar blasts, and greetings of a good year. Orthodox Jews observe two days. Reform Jews observe one.
New Record Set At Winter Park School Opening
Winter Park School opened with 122 pupils, the highest on record for an opening. Principal Miss Jenette Buch directs assistants Miss Myrtle Rhodes and Miss Lena Middleton. Two gold medals and a season-ending picture reward top averages in Hygiene and scholarship.
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Gins
Winter Park School
Jenette Buch
Myrtle Rhodes
Lena Middleton
J P Brogden Dies In Kinston Father Of Mrs Maloney
John P Brogden, well known in Wilmington and eastern North Carolina, died in Kinston this morning after a two week illness. Dr Miles W Maloney leaves for the funeral. Interment will be in Trenton tomorrow morning near Kinston. He is survived by his daughter and several relatives.
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J. P. Brogden
Miles W. Maloney
Kinston
John, P. Brogden
Wilmington
North Carolina
Maloney
Rural schools open under Catlett optimistic outlook
New Hanover’s thirty rural schools opened this morning with 16 white and 14 colored buildings. Superintendent Catlett forecast attendance equal to or better than last year and praised the smooth start despite usual first day bustle. Classes began and students were eager to begin full work tomorrow.
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Catlett
New Hanover
Cape Fear UDC Chapter Urges Full Attendance Tomorrow
The Cape Fear chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at Armory Hall Tuesday at 4 PM. All members are urged to attend due to important business. delegates to state and general conventions are expected to be present. President Mrs James G Kenen and Secretary Mrs H H Elliott listed.
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Cape Fear
United Daughters Confederacy
United Daughters of Confederacy
Armory Hall
James G. Kenen
H. H. Elliott
Broadway Sees Mixed Results From New Plays
New York theater reviews mix with nostalgia for earlier hits. Only Cheating Cheaters and Turn to the Right receive strong praise from critics, while Everywoman stands out as a lasting American favorite through its thought provoking portrayal of a woman's life and talent.
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Yvette
Blanche King
Comedienne
Buttermilk
Acfarce
Jax Marcin
Winchell Smith
John E. Hazzard
Life
Wallingford
Eddie
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
New Theatre
Times Square
George W. Chadwick
Mr. Savage
Paula Shay
May We Show You Your Outfitting Store
A brief promotional note asks if readers would profit by making a certain store their outfitting source. The message emphasizes shopping for apparel and gear, inviting customers to consider the business as a practical choice.
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