Red Cross Adopts New Unified Chapter Accounting System
The American Red Cross completed plans for standardized monthly financial reports from all chapters. Under Harvey D. Gibson the system centralizes oversight through thirteen division managers with audits by chapter committees and the War Department, while localizing membership lists to save time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Harvey D. Gibson
The
Red Cross
Bureau of Membership
Washington
Bureau of Standards
Frederick P. Small
Oorm
American Express Company
War Department
Seretofore
Central Trust Company
New ‘York
Fred Cross
Division
Coast Guard Cutter Seminole as Local Patrol Boat Topic
The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce discussed retaining the Coast Guard cutter Seminole or replacing her with a patrol boat for the port. Rotary Club representatives urged all efforts to keep the cutter here, with harbor shipping and pilotage to review the issue. A strong push to retain the cutter or locate a patrol boat was planned, and committee assignments were made pending a permanent traffic panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
Chamber of Commerce
Milton Calder
J. B Huntington
Rotary Club
James Sprunt
Messrs
M. W. Jacobi
J. G. McCormick
R. A.parsley
U S Pharmacopoea Endsorsement for Arnolds Balsam Ad
The U S Pharmacopoea endorses every ingredient of Dr Seth Arnold s Balsam for summer sickness. Put up in handy bottle form for your convenience. Warranted by J H Hardin Advt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Board of Health to Meet on Mad Dog Situation
The Board of Health will hold a special session at noon to plan handling of rabies risk in the city and county. Health officials worry over unowned dogs roaming at night and consider confinement or removal measures to curb the threat, noting a recent dog bite and a hydrophobia death in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board
F of Health
Charles T. Nesbitt
Snesby
Board of Health
Brunswick
Four Year Old Boy Dies of Hydrophobia in Mullins
R P Sloan Jr a Mullins child aged four died after a dog bite on July 4. He was treated with Pasteur therapy then transported to Florence infirmary where he died at 11 PM. The burial occurred at Mt Holly cemetery with services by Rev H A Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Sloan, Jr
Florence
S. C
James Sloan
General S
Atlantic Coast Line
Sloan
Dillon
R. P. Sloan
Mullins
Mt. Holly Cemetery
Pasteur
Mt. Holly
H. A. Willis
Price Rise on Hog Cholera Serum Issued by Officials
A joint statement from Commissioner W. A. Graham and State Veterinarian O. H. Graham explains the serum price increase due to soaring hog prices and exhausted emergency funds. Farmers are urged to remit the higher amount when ordering, with a note of strong serum demand as cholera spreads across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Agriculture
W. A. Graham
O. H. Graham
Kellar Urges Business Men to Enter Gym
The Y M C A gymnasium opens classes Monday with volleyball league starting Thursday. Oscar Kellar, the Physical Director, urges three days a week of one hour for busy men to maintain health and efficiency through winter. Handball court is in good condition for enthusiasts and schedules are printed for class times and durations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Association
Oscar Kellar
Kellar
Wilmington Union Holds Two Day Session At Long Creek
The Wilmington Baptist Union convenes for a two day session at Long Creek Baptist Church starting tomorrow. Attendance from the city is expected with a program including devotions, stewardship, missions, church finances, world war effort, and a B Y P U discussion. Attendees should alight at Currie NC station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Sullivan
D.l.gore
J. L.shinn
Geo. WH. Leftwich
J. D. Hocutt
Messrs. Coy Hewett
Joe Halls
C. G. Vanlandinghim
A. L. Goodrich
R. F. Colemen
Currie
N. C
Interest High in Convention at Clarkton
The annual district Christian Endeavor Convention will meet October 13 and 14 in Clarkton Bladen County. Prominent workers include Wyatt A. Taylor of Columbia and George L. Mitchell of Wilmington. A Junior and Intermediate rally is planned Sunday afternoon led by Miss Kate Johnston and Mrs. W. H. Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaerm
Christian . Endeavor
Clarkton
Christian Endeavor
Wyatt A. Taylor
Columbia
S. C
Geo. L. Mitchell
State Union
Wilmington
Taylor
South Carolina
Kate Johnston
W. H. Howell
B. B. Reynolds
Kate M. Johnston
Southeastern District Christian Endeavor Union
N. C
C. Endeavor
Hilton Compress and Ware House resumes operations
The Hilton Compress and Ware house Company led by Senator W. B. Cooper has resumed operations with partial press work. Farmers in strong financial condition due to tobacco prices hold back cotton, while the firm with vast storage offers advances to growers. The Champion Compresses of Alex Sprunt & Son also began operations a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Compress and Warehouse Company
W. B. Cooper
Champion
Alex. Sprunt & Son
Crescent Candy Company Moves to Front Street Quarters
The Crescent Candy Company shifts from Water and Chestnut to a large four story building on North Front street formerly used by J Hicks Bunty Drug Company. Principal J H Hanby says the move will boost business facilities and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Crescent Candy Company
Water and
Chestnut Streets
North Front Street
J. Hicks Bunty Drug Company
J. H. Hanby
Food value of fatback menhaden demonstrations in Wilmington
Mr T Van de Bogert and Mr Arthur Orr of the United States Bureau of Fisheries arrived from Morehead City and went to Neptune Fisheries on the Cape Fear river to demonstrate the food value of fatback menhaden. They show a portable smokehouse and plan to prove high food value when properly cured, potentially expanding the industry beyond oil and fertilizer use. They will distribute varieties among dealers and remain in Wilmington for several days inviting observers to witness food conservation demonstrations and spur new local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. ‘van de Bogert
Arthur Orr
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Morehead City
Neptune Fisheries Company
Cape Fear River
Neptune Fisheries
Wilmington
Charleston Chamber Smoker Tonight Features Mr. B. F. McLeod
The Charleston Chamber of Commerce hosts a smoker at 8 p.m. in the Murchison building to hear Mr. B. F. McLeod of Charleston and the National Shipping Board discuss shipbuilding and allied industries. He is noted for organizing efforts toward the nation’s merchant fleet and ports. Citizens and workers in shipbuilding are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Chamber of Commerce
B. F. McLeod
8. C
McLeod
National Shipping Board
Wilmington
Murchison
Charter Amended to Allow Real Estate Holdings for Wilmington Light Infantry
The Wilmington Light Infantry charter was amended to permit holding property for military and club purposes and to elect honorary sustaining and active members under its by laws. The company has no capital stock. President McC B Wilson and Secretary J H Moore signed the amendment request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wilmington Light Infantry
McC. B. Wilson
J. H. Moore
Advance Sale Heats Wilmington for Mitzi Hajos at Academy
Advance sale of tickets for Pom Poem at the Academy of Music drew large crowds in Elvinton. Fans queued before opening as Mitzi Hajos headlines the afternoon and evening shows with expectations of both houses selling out, echoing last year’s Maud Adams frenzy.
Y M C A Boys Division Cabinet Elected
The cabinet of the boys division of the Y M C A held a special meeting last night and elected officers Wilbur King president Anord Penton vice president Harry Tucker secretary Stewart Hopails assistant secretary. Howard Penton Stewart Coner Stewart Hopkins Houston Merritt Neveland Brand admitted as members. The new cabinet will meet at 7 30 p m October 1. Mr R T Coleman gave a short address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Division
Wilbur King
An~ord Penton
Harry Tucker
Stewart Hopails
Howard Penton
Stewart Coner
Stewart Hopkins
Houston Merritt
Neveland Brand
Local Naval Recruiting Station to Close
Mr. W. W. Robinson formerly in charge on North Front street is transferred to Charlotte to lead the station there. The local recruiting station will be closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Robinson
Naval
North Front Street
Charlotte
Whitlock-West Band Set for Free City Concerts Tonight
The Whitlock West band performs a free concert tonight at William Hooper School as part of a new schedule of weekly free performances at city schools. The next show will be at Isaac Bear Memorial, followed by a concert at Cornelius School next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitlock- West
William Hooper School
Isaac Bear
Cornelius School
Little Girl Bitten by Supposedly Mad Dog
Lelia Williams, age several, daughter of Herbert Williams of 1105 South Third, was bitten by a dog believed to be mad and taken to hospital for attention. Policeman Kerman killed the animal near the Bear winery around midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia
Herbert Williams
South Third
Kerman
Bear Winery
Women of Porto Rico Demand Vote Rights
A fragment notes Porto Rican women agitating for suffrage while another item names Queen Helena of Italy speaking four languages including Russian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Helena
Italy
After New Members Boys Division Prepares For Big Drive
The fall program for the boys division of the Y M C A will open with a membership campaign from September 29 to October. Ten teams of five men will form the campaign with captains named including Wil King Stuart Cover William Fuchs William Powell Cecil Avpice Clark Huggins George King Gore Archie Parker and Ae Merritt. All workers meet at the association building tonight at 7 30 for a rally to select the ten members and discuss the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M
Young Men's Christian Association
Ney Boys
Walton Johnson
Wil King
Stuart Cover
William Fuchs
William Powell
Cecil Avpice
Clark Huggins
George King
Gore
Archie Parker
Ae Merritt
Association
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RED Ross Society
UNIFY
Thuong
Smith
Wilmington Motor Company, Inc
Robert G. Barr
Dock Street
Chestnut’ Street
GYMN
Young Men’s Christian Association
Iss Johnson
Bladen
L. A
Hilton
Crescent. Candy Company
Mars
Europe
America
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Neptune
Luzianne
Isfed
the Reily~Taylor Company
New Orleans
American Baking CO
Amerigan Baking GO
Alma Brown
Royal Theatre Building
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