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The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
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Wilmington, NC, is gaining national recognition as a tourist destination, with the Chamber of Commerce receiving daily inquiries about the city and beaches. Secretary John Farrell attributes much to promotional folders; a sample letter from North Dakota seeks late December attractions and affordable lodging/eating options.
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Evidence that Wilmington is becoming known throughout the nation as a Mecca for tourists is the steady string of cards and letters arriving daily at the Chamber of Commerce office here asking for information about the city and beaches.
Secretary John Farrell says much of the mail is undoubtedly instigated by folders sent out from his office. Following is the message from North Dakota chosen as a typical request received from prospective visitors:
"Kindly send me information on points of interest in your part of the state. We expect to be down there the last week in December. What are your main attractions that time of year? Kindly send me names of best average price cabins and eating places. I'd greatly appreciate this information."
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Wilmington is becoming known as a Mecca for tourists, evidenced by daily cards and letters to the Chamber of Commerce requesting information about the city and beaches. Secretary John Farrell notes much mail is prompted by folders sent from his office. A typical request from North Dakota asks for points of interest, main attractions in late December, and names of average price cabins and eating places.