Wilmington at War

From the Oct. 30, 2012, Wilmington (NC) Star-News "Back Then."

From Oct. 2, 1942--  A big scrap metal drive was underway and the Star was keeping a running list of major contributors:  G.A. Trask, 10,025 pounds; L.L. Hughes, 4,000; Mrs. W.L. Grissom, 1,075; Mrs. John Wolf, 250 and Bud Fowler, 22.

From October 15, 1942--  New Hanover County's representative with the Flying Tigers registered for the draft yesterday though he's expected to re-enlist in the Navy as a meteorologist.  Donald Whelpley of Carolina Beach arrived at his home Saturday after a year's service with the dare devil American Volunteer Group that attempted to liberate China."

The War At Home.  --GreGen