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LOCAL KIWANIANS PLANNING FOR BIG AUGUST CONVENTION Committees Are Already Active; Various Chairmen Are Announced. Although the date upon which the annual district; conference of the North Carolina Kiwanis clubs is to be held at Harbor Island is some months off, the various committees of the local club, appointed to prepare for the con vention have organized and are making big plans for the entertainment of the 400 or 500 visitors expected to be here August 16 and 17. On the occasion of the convention practically,every Kiwanis club in North Carolina will • send delegates to Wil mington to participate in the event, which is always a big thing in the lite of the organization. The two-day ses sion will be presided oyer by the dis trict- governor, and many matters or Importance to the clubs of the state will be discussed and acted upon. Members of the Wilmington club are fully appreciative of the honor that the city has had conferred upon it by be ' lng selected as the meeting place of the district conference, and they are to be untiring in thir efforts to make the meeting one of the biggest and most interesting yet held by the clubs of this state. _, During the past week local Kiwanis committees met and began to arrange tentative programs for the event, it is their intention- to start early. their plans and to have everything completely arranged long before the ’ delegates to gather here. ■ The chairmen of committees are. Graham K. Hobbs, hotels; Walker Tay lor, Jr., entertainment; Fred Moore, decorations; James S. Williams, recep tion; Henry I>. Taylor, registration and Information; B. B. Cameron, automo biles and garage; J. Marion James, badge and souvenir; E. E. Kilburn, transportation and beach entertain ment; ti. T. Moore, publicity; J. D. Tay lor, luncheons; C. C. Chadbourn, finance «nd budget; Charles Menifee, stunts, tVilbur Dosher, music; Mrs. James S. Williams, ladles committee. Wrightsville Mayor i Re-elected For 4 Years Thomas H. Wright Defeats F. A. Lord By 12 Votes. p Vote of the town of Wrlghtsville Beach municipal election was canvass ed at noon yesterday, resulting in the re-election of Thomas H. Wright, mayor, and several members of the board of aldermen. Aldermen re-elected -were J. Allan Taylor, who was chosen mayor pro tern, and L. Stein. Joseph D. Hanby was elected as a new membertof the board. Mayor Wright’s strongest g»onent was F, A. Lord, who reecivei^ut 12 votes less than the successful candi date. Mr. Lord received a total of 93 votes, whereas Mayor Wright re ceived 105. Those elected, and the number of votes received by them, follows: Thomas H. Wright, mayor, 105 votes. J. Allan Tavlor, alderman and mayor pro tern, 105 votes. L. Stein, alderman, 86 votes. Joseph D. Hanby. alderman, 93 votes. Pecan Rolls and Seafoam Candy, made last night WARREN’S Farmers, Rail, and Express Officials Confer Regarding Truck Movement onW.&W. More Than 100 Farmers Present at Warsaw Meeting Yesterday; Representatives of *A. C. L., Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac and Pennsylvania Railroads and Express Company Attend. To discuss the freight and express service that would best enable them to ship to northern markets early grown fruit and vegetables during the coming truck season, nearly 100 farmers and truckers, representing practically every station on the Atlantic Coast Line railroad ' between .... Wilmington and Goldsboro, gathered in Warsaw yester day. To confer with the farmers re garding this matter high officials of the Atlantic Cost Line.■ the Richmond, Fedfericksburg and Potomac ,and the Pennsylvania railroads, also the Ameri can Railway Express company, were present. • .. For the truckers and farmers the meeting proved most successful ,as the railway and express officials assured them that they would • be pleased to inaugurate during the coming truck season ariy freight .or express service out of Wilmington that benefits the agriculturalists in any way in expedit ing the movement of their crops, realiz ing fast and convenient service be tween Wilmington and the northern markets, such as Baltimore, Philadel phia and New York, enables the farm ers and truckers ,to secure much bet ter prices for their shipments, and also put them on an equal basis with truck ers of other sections. Railroad and express officials pres ent at the Warsaw meeting were S. A. Stockard, of Wilmington, general sup erintendent of transportation of the Atlantic Cost Line; C. W. Culn, of Richmond, Va., superintendent of trans- j portation for the Richmond, Federicks burg and Potomac; E. R. Grace, of Philadelphia, superintendent of perish able freight for the Pennsylvania rail- ; road; W. W. Owens, of Washington, general manager of the American Rail way Express; E. B. George ,of Wash ington, superintendent of the American j Atlanta Minister To Preach Here Sunday Rev. Homer McMillan D. D., of At lanta, aG., will preach at the First Presbyterian church Sunday, both morning and evening. The hours being 11:15 and 8. Dr. McMillan is one of the outstand ing leaders o fthe Southern Presby terian church and he will have mess- , ages which will be well worth hearing by everyone who can possibly be pres- j ent. ,, | Dr. McMillan is an author as well as a preacher of note and has recently published a most instructive and in teresting book, entitled “Unfinished | Tssks." There will be especial music by the quartet and the public is cordially in vited to attend. Names Omitted From ] High School Honor Roll In an honor roll published recently) in the Star the following names were omitted in the semester honor roll: I Second honor— Elizabeth Hutaff 94.4, . Elizabeth Grant 91.2; John Grainger 93: j Tobitha Hutaff 90.3; Manning Dauer 94.4; Charles Chadbourn 90. I Sunshine Laundry—Damp Wasn Ser- j ^ Ire. Phone 172. aUv-j BARBECUE TODAY! % Y. W. C. A. CAFETERIA 400 NORTH FRONT STREET I Isn *t It So ? _that when you read an ad full of ‘Preachy Stuff’ about saving money, you say to yourself, “That’s all right for sortie, but not for me.” —and when you hear that John Jones has bought a home or that Mr. Brown is going in business for him self, you exclaim to your neighbor, “How does he do it ?” Isn’t that so? $1.00 OPENS AN ACCOUNT WITH US! Home Savings Bank Corner Front and Chestnut Streets 5 THE WILL.TO HELP The will to help is the test of character, not only of meh, but of institutions. This bank has the unqualified will to bq of help to everyone of its customers and, to • the community in which we live. Citizens Bank and Trust Co, ~*k • Vv*' : r • "*V Railway Express; and K. Li. Aiaj, oi Wilmington, division superintendent of the American Railway Express. After a full and lengthy discussion of matters pertaining to the freight and express service for the movement of early truck, which was participated in by the truckers and the railroad and express officials, Mr. Stockard, superintendent of transportation for the Coast Line, gave assurance that the railroad he represented would be only to glad to inaugurate most any kind of service along the A, C. L., be tween Wilmington and the northern terminus of his company, that would, best benefit the farmers and truckers. Mr. Stockard stated that .juist as soon as the movement became so, heavy during'the coming weeks that it could not be handled by'train No. 48, which leaves Wilmington each merning at 8:15; an extra express train would be placed in service, leaving here each morning about 7 o'clock. This train being a fast one, would pass the main trucking centers between this city and Goldsboro before noon, and arriving at its northern destination some hours earlier than train No. 48. The present freight service out of Wilmington along the Wilmington and Weldon branch of the Coast L}ne was discussed to some extent, but it. was declared by Mjr. Stockard that the ex press service was the main issue of the meeting. W. C. Montgomery, secretary of the New Hanover Truckers' aissociation, was present at the meeting to repre sent the farmers and truckers of this county. However, Secretary Mont gomery stated last night that the pres ent servioe offered by the railroad was convenient for the local truckers, but that he was glad to see the truckers of the adjacent section get a service that would better suit them. . Recorder Harriss Has 15 Cases On Docket What was said by court attaches to be a ltgrht .docket, 16 cases, faced Re corder Harriss yesterday morning and was disposed of as follows: Nathan Spencer, chanted with store breaking-, waived preliminary examina tion and was bound over to superior court under bond of $500. Kinney Nickols, disorderlly conduct, guilty, prayer for Judgment continued for six months on payment of the costs. Thomas J. Wall, receiving stolen goods, guilty, four months on the roads. James Patterson, violating sanitary law, guilty, fined $50 and costs, ihit this case was. held open until this morning. James Bowder, on the same charge, drew the same fine and the same continuance, though J. P. Bowen on. similar charges, saw his case nol prossed. G. W. Croom, charged with • driving through street blocking, was continued until this morning. L. Boyd, charged with assault with a deadly weapon, had his case continued until this morn ing. A. Godwin, no chauffeur’s license, was found guilty, Judgment was sus pended on payment of the costs. Ida Drew, violating sanitary ordinance, was called and failed, a capias being issued. Clara Woods, charged with as sault with a deadly weapon, was found guilty, Judgment being suspended on payment of the costs. John Reilly, for the same offense, drew the same Judg ment. Two cases against W. T. Whitten, manager of the Whitten Motor com pany and the National Tire and Rub ber company, charging him with viola tion of the tax ordinance, were nol prossed and the fines of $20 in each case, previously handed him, was or dered stricken out. YOUR FRIENDS EAT HERE You’ll Like It, Too! CAFETERIA HOME COOKING Moot Popular Eating Place la Clt» “The Home by the Side of the Read” at Hie Center John Morris, Proprietor TO DISCUSS PLANS FOR COMING FAIR Farmers Incited to Meet With Officials of Southeastern t Fair Association. An' official call has been Issued for a meetliig to_be held In the court house Tuesday at 8 o'clock of all of ficers, directors and committeemen of the Southeastern Fair association; the meeting being for the purpose of dis cussing plans for the second annual fair to be held in Wilmington in the late fall. Vice-President W. A. McGirt, of the fair association, not only directed let ters announcing the meeting to those officially connected with the organiza tion, but also directed communications to prominent farmers of the counties adjacent to New Hanover-to be present in order to offer suggestions and ideas relative to the coming fair, also that they be urged to not 'only participate in the coming event, but also create in other farmers of their respective coun ties a greater interest in the fair. One of the principal matters 'to be discussed at the meeting are plans for expanding the fair in order that it might effect a greater number of peo ple of this section. The officers of the association are determined to spare no effort to make the second fair the big gest thing of its kind ever held in this part of North Carolina. To do this they realize that it will be necessary to create a greater interest among the citizens, especially the farmers, of this section of the state, and fn order to do this it was determined to hold the meeting at this early date. It is desired by the association offi cials to have on exhibit at the fair this fall a far greater number of exhibits [ than were displayed last year, and to [ draw to Wilmington for the event hun dreds of people from every , counjty in the southeastern secti&n of the state, i This can easily be done, it is believed, by getting an early start this year, [ and creating an interest among ^ the ! leading farmers and citizens in this part of the'state. Special Sermons At Grace Methodist Church Rev. W. A. Stanbury, pastor of Grace I Methodist church, will preach a series of morning sermons, beginning tomor row, on "The Temptation of Christ.” i March 11 the subject will be "The 1 Flesh and the Present Moment”; March 18, "Misconceptions of Power”; March 25, “Religion Without God.” ; This great theme is peculiarly ap 1 propriate . to. this pre-Easter season, l and the public is cordially invited to attend these services and hear these discourses. . *' Dr. Wysong Appointed Local Medical Examiner To Operate In Wilmington For United States Veterans. Bureau. Dr. Homer C. Wysong, well known physician of the city, has been noti fied by state headquarters of the ■ United State veterans’ bureau of his appointment as a local examining of fleer for the bureau. | Dr. Wysong’s appointment came ; through H. W. Longfellow, chief of personnel for the bureau, whb was prevailed upon to appoint him in this capacity by the members of the Wil-, mington post of the American legion.' As an examining officer it will be ( the duty of Dr. Wysong to examine disabled and incapacitated veterans of the World war who apply for compen sation. • ' Dr. .Wysong served as first lieuten- i ant Siring the World war and wa? for several, months" camp surgeon at Pontenegen barracks, Brest, France. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS TO BE GIVEN HERE AGAIN The civil service commission invites special attention to* the fact that in j examinations held recently in Wil mington and other cities throughout the United States for apprentice pic ture engraver, apprentice letter en graver, apprentice engraved steel plate finisher and apprentice siderographer, , bureau of engraving and printing, ap plicants were not secured in the num ber desired,1 and that these examina tions will be held again on April 4 PersonB interested iiwthese or other examinations should apply to the sec retary of the United States civil ser vice board at the local postoffice for detailed information and application blanks. TODAY’S ARRIVALS JUNIOR DRESSES | Canton Crepe, Easter Shades ) BLACK SILK CAPES I NAVY POIRE CAPES OVERBLOUSES PLATT’S j 108 Market Street 1>--— ■■■— EASTER CARDS We have an unusually attractive assortment of Cards for Easter; also Easter Booklets, including “Steps to the Altar ” “Gold Dust.” “Daily Strength for Daily Needs. “Daily Food.” ' “Daily Joy and Peace.” “God's Minute.” C. W. Yates Company >17 MARKET STREET The Magic Rug in these days is a Savings Pass Book in this bank Regular deposits, plus compound interest, build inde pendence in a truly magic way. To ride to the land of your heart’s desire, start saving. The Bank of Commerce COMMERCIAL—SAVINGS 106 N. FRONT STREET R. L. HBSm. President. ROBERT STRANGE. Cashier. JOHN R. HANBY. Vice President. E. FRED BANK, Asst. Cashier. $70,342,200.00 invested in Building and Loan Associations of Dayton, Ohio, or $461.00 for every man, woman and child in the city $3 700 000.00 in Wilmington—or $111.00 Per Capita ’ It is up to North Carolina to catch up with the great record. It can be done! Get in New Series Now Open, In NEVER LOST A DOLLAR CAROLINA BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION E. ,T. TAYLOR President C. M. BtTI.Ell Vice President 1.. W. MOORE Secretary Assets, $980,000.00 201 PRINCESS STREET THE “CORNERSTONE” THAT COUNTS It really doesn’t matter much what a person’s ambition may be, for un less the true foundation of thrift is laid, one’s ambition can never be fully £*6£lliZ6d« ■i,s” •••' •< ' ■ ~ t. • i\ The cornerstone of many prosperous futures hereabouts was laid with the first deposit of a small amount in this Strong Savings Bank; We in vite YOU to start now and add to your account regularly. , : V _ Established 1900 THE PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK Corner Princess and Front Streets > ' The Home of Safe Deposit Boxes mr. Car owner When you equip with Silvertown Cords or Diamond Cords you are getting the very best tires money can buy. And in addition you are getting service. Throughout the life of these tires our at tendants are watching them when you come to our stations to see that they are properly inflated. Should you experience tire trouble on the road our service wagons will come to your aid. - - ' And our repair charges are most reason able. Our tires cost no more than ordinary tires with no dependable service. Hujlres Sa’es & Serv*ce Co. 2nd and Market Streets 11th and Market Streets “We Know You Are In a Hurry” “Not too small for large business— Not too large for small business.” Wilmington Printing Co. City Office/ 205 PRINCESS STREET Phone 997 . Plant: 885—Phones—886 / EVERBODY’S TASTE I Let everybody come to see us, as we have something to suit each individual taste, whether it be an applejor an onion. We have a few more boxes of that two-pound fancy chocolates at 95c box, and Kisses enough for everybody, old or young. The Kisses are only 4c, with no promises or obli gations. * The Grocerteria “There’s a Difference” BUY A NEW TEA KETTLE If you need a new tea kettle, don’t pass this chance to get one of these splendid kettles - at a considerable saving. They are sturdily construct ed of solid aluminum, with closely fit ting cover and ebonized wood handle. STAR CLASSIFIED AO^GET RESULTS
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