Roanoke College Trustees Receive $50,000 Endowment Pledge
President Charles J. Smith announced at the Roanoke College annual board meeting in Salem Virginia a $50 000 pledge to the college endowment from Col James Ellwood Jones of Kontas Virginia Roanoke College graduate 1887 Jones a Pocahontas Fuel Co general manager offered the gift on condition that $150 000 be raised by others to reach a total $200 000 trustees expect to secure the additional funds within six to eight months and praise the donor for his sustained support
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Charles J. Smith
Roanoke College
Salem
Col
Jas. Ellwood Jones
Kontas
J. Jones
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Col. Jones
Colonel Jones
Roanoke Colege
Board of Trustees
Mountain Lake Opens on Fifteenth of June
The intensive heat of the past week has already driven many people to Mountain Lake seeking relief and recreation as the area announces openings on June fifteenth.
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Mountain Lake
Washington Dispatch from Shanghai and Policy Talks
The day in Washington reports Shanghai residence notes and mentions President Idge again intervening in shipping board affairs. Commissioner Haynes shows renewed optimism on city enforcement. Ambassador Sheffield met officials on Mexican conditions. Anti trust suits opened and SA alleged cattle hair concerns over a hands off approach to the security pact.
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Dis
China
Shanghai
Idge
Shipping Board
Haynes
Sheffield
and SA
Official Opening Set for Mountain Lake Resort
The Mountain Lake resort announces its official opening on Monday June 15 after a period of prior limited accommodations. A small number of guests arriving Sunday June 14 will be admitted as preparations are completed for the season.
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Mountain Lake
Real estate transfers filed in Bluefield county court
Transfers show D H Bird to Bessie Arnold for Hillcrest lot at $500 and D H Bird to D H Bird for Hillcrest at $0. Counts to Virginia Realty Loan Co for two Bluefield lots at $10 each. Christie to Virginia Realty Loan Co for one acre at $10. Goodson to McNeal for lot 14 section 893 at $6,000. McNeal to Goodson for Shenandoah avenue lot at $5. Stone to Bird for two Bluefield lots at $1,500. Realty Loan Co for lot 19 and part 18 section 213 at $4,425. Lag to Bolton for lot 5 section 202 at $3,600. Realty Loan Co for lot 3 section 847 at $6,570.
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D. H. Bird
Bessie Arnold
Hillcrest
Bluefield
Sarah Dorton McNeal
C. R. Goodson
Shenandoah Avenue
E. C. Stone
Cc. L. Counts
Virginia Realty Loan Company
W. G. Lag
Audra L. Bolton
Binefield
Richard Dix Stars In Too Many Kisses At Colonial
Richard Dix appears in Too Many Kisses at the Colonial in a popular role. The comedy romance follows a man with a notorious way with women, producing color, action and roaring laughter.
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Richard Dix
the Colonial Today
Too Many Kisses film teaser with Richard Dix
The story follows a lively American youth sent abroad to curb mischief but drawn into a flurry of romance including kisses and complications. Richard Dix stars as the carefree hero amid an engaging cast and a dramatic climax, promising witty romance and lively action.
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Richard Dix
Venture
Local Boy with Marines Out on the Pacific Ocean
Alvah Roy Volta of Bluefield West Virginia serves in the U S Marine detachment on the U S S Tennessee. The Tennessee has cruised near Hawaii and is expected to anchor at Hilo this month offering a chance to visit Kilauea volcano. Volta joined the Marine Corps last November and lived with his mother Mrs Mahalia Waltz.
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Washington
Pacific
Alvah Roy Volta
Bluefield
W. Va
U.S. Marine Detachment
U. S. S. Tennessee
Tennessee
Hawaiian Islands
Hilo State
Kilauea
Alvah
Mahalia Waltz
Rogers Street
Marine Corps
Details of Marine Duty Shift in San Diego and Tennessee
The report notes service in San Diego California and later assignment for duty with the Marines on the Tennessee. The text confirms sequential postings to the west coast base and the shipboard duty aboard the Tennessee.
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San Diego
California
Tennessee
Dickens couple marks 64 years with 91 descendants
Nuneaton couple Mr and Mrs Edward Dickens celebrate a 64th wedding anniversary. They are cited as having 91 descendants spanning multiple generations.
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Nuneaton, Bug
Edward Dickens
Roots and Herbs Used in Medicine
The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co of Lynn Massachusetts is the world’s largest user of roots and herbs. It processes over half a million pounds annually into Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Herbs are gathered at peak potency to aid health in women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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Annwan
Q. Aml
Sagara
Jove Buster M'Lad
BY Ahern
Colonial
Kuppenheimer
Saturday Evening Post
Baldwin
Mandalay and
Deauville
Lilly’s
Seton Avenue
Pacific Ocean
Tory
Postum Cereal Company, Inc
Battle Creek
Michigan
Post
Postum
P.c.co
Hawley
Devonshire
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