Virginia Schools Most Cosmopolitan In South
A Duke university summer school study shows Virginia colleges attract many non Virginians with 45 percent of enrollments coming from states outside Virginia. Among 12 institutions, 1 114 students hailed from New England and nearby states last year, with Virginia programs seen as highly cosmopolitan.
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Durham
N. C
Southland
Virginia
A. Monroe Strowe
Duke University
Randolph-Macon College
Old Dominion
New England
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Ohio
South
Dr. Stowe
Stowe
North Carolina
S. M. Holton
Farmville State Teachers College
Duke
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
United States
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee University
Richmond University
William and Mary College
Hampden-Sidney College
Emory and Henry College
Lynchburg College
Roanoke College
Sweet Briar College
Hollins College
Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Columbia
District of Columbia
Maryland
Ohio River
Mississippi
Texas
Louisiana
Palm Reader Advertises Love and Fortune Reading
A palm reading advertisement offers insight into past present and future, stating the reader can reveal love or business affairs and marriage prospects. The notice promises perfect satisfaction and lists 81.00 per palm with hours from 10 A.M. to P.M. at 144 South Wrenn Street.
Pathfinder at Sea Captured in Coast Guard Photograph
A Coast Guard flyer shows the Pathinder far at sea. The report lists student migration to Virginia colleges with New York leading at 405 students across 12 schools and 1,278 students from outside the South. The Duke class notes cosmopolitan trends and North Carolina study on Southern enrollments.
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Coast Guard
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Virginia
New York
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Southland
Duke
South
Tar Heel
Decline in Canadian Titles Reduces Distinct Peerage to 47
This year saw fewer titled Canadians with deaths dropping the total to 47 and left only five hereditary titles in the Dominion. The shift narrows the country’s recognized noble lineage as succession and heritage reduce the count across the realm.
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Dominion
Lovette Beauty Shoppe Ad at West End Ritz Theatre
Genuine Eugene permanent Waves priced at 7.00 and 9.00 with shampoo included. Call 2327 for Lovette Beauty Shoppe located upstairs at the West End Ritz Theatre.
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Eugene
Lovette
West End
Ritz Theatre
Health Superstitions Sudden Strains In Tennis Cause Charley Horse
Doctor Morris Fishbein describes tennis injuries Charley horse and tennis elbow. Sudden muscle or ligament tears cause severe pain especially in legs and thighs and elbow pain from inflammation. He advises gradual warm up, careful play, and elbow fixation with heat to aid recovery.
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Morris Fishbein
Journal
The
American Medical Association
Hygeia, the
Health Magazine
Exer
Henry Ford Repays Two-Cent Loan with Personal Check
J F Quinlan, secretary of a committee on the golden jubilee of incandescent light, holds Henry Ford's personal two cent check repaid for a loan used to buy an Edison stamp at Atlantic City. A statistician estimates Ford’s income at a billion a year and that signing the check took four seconds, reducing his balance by two percent of a dollar.
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New York
J. F. Quinlan
Henry Ford
Quinlan
Ford
Atlantic City
Henry
Mountbatten Baby Christening Draws Royals and Nobility
Pamela Carmen Louise Mountbatten, one of the world's wealthiest babies, is christened with royal patrons including the king of Spain and Prince George of England. Attending guests include the Prince of Wales. the child is the daughter of Lord and Lady Mountbatten.
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London
Pamela Carmen Louise Mountbatten
King of
Spain
Prince George of
England
Prince of Wales
Lord
Lady Mountbatten
Gardner Praises Motor Club Work Ahead of Asheville Convention
Governor Max Gardner lauds the American Automobile Association for promoting pleasant motor travel. He welcomes the A A A to its 1950 annual convention in Asheville North Carolina and offers state support. The decision followed years of strong bids from Chicago Cleveland Los Angeles and others.
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Greensboro
American Automobile Association
Max Gardner
Thomas P. Henry
A.A.A
Asheville
Carolina Motor Club
N. C
North Carolina
A.A A
Buffalo
Roberts
South
Chicago
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Boy with Air Gun Downs Chicken Hawk in Geneva
Nine year old Adrian Windorson uses an air gun and BB shot to stun a 26 inch wingspan chicken hawk at Geneva. He finishes the job with the butt of his gun as his father’s chickens stay safe. In Berlin a Russian spokesman says Americans need water prompting showers on a train tour through Russia next week organized by the American Russian chamber of commerce.
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Geneva
N. Y
Adrian Windsor
Adrian
Berlin
Russia
Giants star Mel Ott shocked by bashful image and fan mail
New York star Mel Ott, a 20 year old home run ace, says the belief he's a striking, bashful idol followed by admiring fans is overblown. He notes most letters come from kids and he has never received a love note.
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New York
Melvin Ott
Giants
Orthodontist Dr Dennis Keel Opens New Office
Dr Dennis Keel announces the opening of his orthodontic practice in the Wachovia Bank Building at 415 location. Office hours are 9 to 5 each Wednesday and the contact phone is 2013.
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Dennis Keel
Wachovia Bank
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