Disarmament Noted in Census Count Across Ports
A May census report highlights naval disarmament effects in Newport Portsmouth and other ports. Newport lost 2,825 residents and its naval training station dropped from 2,281 to 1,193 personnel. Portsmouth shed navy yard workers and Vallejo’s Mare Island yard fell 46.98 percent, with Vallejo population dropping from 21,107 to 14,360.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newport
Rhode Island
Naval Training Station
Naval Torpedo Station
Portsmouth
Virginia
Navy Yard
Charleston
South Carolina
Mare Island Navy Yard
Vallejo
California
London Laundry Machine Drys 450 Shirts in Hour
A new laundry device demonstrated in London dried and pressed 450 shirts in just one hour. The showing highlighted rapid processing and potential efficiency gains for large-scale apparel care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tobacco Association To Meet June 26 28
The Tobacco Association of the United States will hold its annual convention in Virginia Beach from June 26 to 28. The banquet is set for the night of June 27. Officers include President A B Carrington Danville Va and vice presidents W T Clark Wilson NC E J O Brien Jr Louisville Ky and J A Clark Bedford Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Beach
The
Tobacco Association of the United States
A. B. Carrington
Danville
W. T. Clark
Wilson, N., C
E. J. O’brien
Clark
Health House opens in Chicago as first of its kind
Chicago unveils a compact white cottage style Health House as part of a Health Show led by Dr. Arnold H. Kegel. The design emphasizes dust elimination sound proofing sun exposure and a contagious room with isolated access to the kitchen for safe care of ill family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arnold H. Kegel
Chicago Health Department
Health Department
Kegel
Chicago Health Commissioner
Dr. Kegel
New Notaries Commissioned Across North Carolina
May 24 Raleigh reports new notaries public commissioned at the governor’s offices following T. C. Abernethy of Cherryville and others. Names include Thomas C. Baker Asheville Miss Beulah Crawford Goldsboro William H. Holderness Greensboro Miss Mary Johnson Jefferson Miss Beulah M. Mendenhall Charlotte Miss Gladys J. Merritt Wilmington Cola R. Morris Raleigh William P. Saunders Burlington Miss Myrtie F. E. Westbrook Winston Salem and W. H. Thompson Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Max Gardner
T. C. Abernethy
Cherryville
Thomas C. Baker
Asheville
Beulah Crawford
Goldsboro
William H. Holderness
Greensboro
Mary Johnson
Jefferson
Beulah M. Mendenhall
Charlotte
Gladys J. Merritt
Wilmington
Cola R. Morris
William P. Saunders
Burlington
Myrtie FE. Westbrook
Winston-Salem
W. H. Thompson
Davidson
Konjola Promises Quick Health Boost In Testimonial Ad
A Nashville man credits Konjola with curing indigestion and nerve strain after prior medicines failed. He cites rapid relief in four weeks and recommends a six to eight bottle trial, noting widespread sales and a Mann No. 1 Drug Store in High Point North Carolina as a local seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konjola
Mr. Anderson P. Vaughan
Citizen Avenue
Nashville
Tenn
High Point
North Carolina
Mann No. 1 Drug Store
South Main Street
Perdue Accepts Teaching and Coaching Post at Statesville High
Perdue joins Statesville High School faculty to teach history and coach. He has excelled in football, was the top scorer in the 1928 season, and earned multiple all-state selections despite late-season injuries. He also led his class as president and performed well academically. His dual career as teacher and coach will draw keen interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perdue
Perdue Accepts Post After Stellar High Point College Career
Raymond R. Perdue, noted as one of High Point college’s top athletes over four years, has announced his acceptance of a new coaching or teaching post in Statesville. The move follows a standout collegiate career and positions him for a next chapter in athletics or education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond R. Perdue
High Point College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newport. Ro L
Michael Moroney
Anna
Mary Agnes
Moroney
Julia Otis
Miss
West Virginia
Broadhurst Theatre
Robertson
Robsertsons Bakery
North Main Street
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Health House
Notaries
Nashville Citizen
Raymond Perdue
High School of
Statesville
Statesville High
North Carolina Public Service Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!