Inauguration of Washington and Lee President Gaines
Washington and Lee University in Lexington prepares for the October inauguration of Francis Pendleton Gaines as the thirteenth president. Some 131 colleges will be represented, with 36 sending presidents, including Harvard and William and Mary. Notables such as John W. Davis and Ray Lyman Wilbur attend. events span Saturday from morning to night in Doremus Gymnasium and Lee Chapel.
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Lexington
New Hampshire
Alabama
California
Wisconsin
Francis Pendleton Gaines
Washington and Lee University
William and Mary
Atlantic University
J. A. C. Chandler
William Mosley Brown
Harvard
United States
John W. Davis
Ray Lyman Wilbur
the Interior
John H. Finley
The
New York Times
William John Cooper
Pollard
Senator Glass
Virginia
John A. Lejeune
U. S. Marine Corps
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee
Henry Donald Campbell
Doremus Gymnasium
Lee Chapel
Washington and Lee appoints Doctor Gaines as fifth postwar president
Doctor Gaines is named fifth postwar president of Washington and Lee University, arriving in July from Wake Forest College to lead the school since its 1782 incorporation. He is noted as 38 years old and third youngest in the institution’s history, with a long list of fellow presidents and a slate of invited speakers from numerous colleges and universities for a Lexington gathering.
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Doctor Gaines
Washington and Lee
Wake Forest College
North Carolina
William Graham
George H. Denny
University of Alabama
Lexington
Pompeii Ruins Found During 1594 Aqueduct Work
The buried ruins of ancient Pompeii were accidentally discovered in 1594 during underground work on an aqueduct. Systematic excavations did not begin at the site until 1763.
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Pompeii
High Point Horses Shine At Sedgefield Fox Hunters Show
North Carolina Fox Hunters’ association stage two day equestrian event at Sedgefield with A H Handley stables leading in show winnings. Lady Durham and Midnight Frolic highlight blue ribbons while Miss Laura Lyon and Miss Eloise Hendrix earn multiple firsts in jumping and horsemanship events.
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Hill
Dase
Reynard
North Carolina Fox Hunters’ Association
Sedgefield
Sedgefield Ring
A. H. Handley Stables
Goldsboro
Handley
Red Vine
Mount Dock
Annette Handley
Rex
Minute Man
Lady Durham
W. O. Moss
Durham
Dainty
Laura Lyon
Sunshine Stables
High Point
Bob Penny
Midnight Frolic
Honest Joe
R. L. Woodward
Suffolk
Hobo
Sedgefield Stables
W. Houston Hendrix
Greensboro
Houston Hendrix
Eloise Hendrix
Little Girl
A. D. Connor
Susie Gore
Little Flower
Edward B. Benjamin
Bob Lucas
Gold Dust
Edwin F. Lucas, Jr
A. H. Handley
Lady
Noted Evangelist and horse show results listed
The report lists multiple horse classes with winners and owners including Mountain Dew Edward B. Benjamin Greensboro and King Red Vine A H Handley Gods boro as top entry in five gaited saddle and harness. Other winners include Little America J H Adams High Point and Midnight Frolic Sunshine stables High Point with various placements across open and hunters divisions.
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Houston Hendrix
Greensboro
Eloise Hendrix
Lady Durham
W. O. Moss
Durham
Laura Lyon
Mountain Dew
Edward B. Benjamin
Mountain Dusk
King Red Vine
A. H. Handley
Godsboro
Johnnie D
A. D. Connor
Goldsboro
Plantation
Dock
Annette Handley
Robbin
J. H. Adams
High Point
Claire Hartsook
Honest Joe
Sunshine Stables
Bob Penny
Little America
Douglas Long
Rex
Starmount
Dawn O' Day
Fred Lawrance
Statesville
Bids Sought for Police and Fire Uniforms in High Point
The City of High Point invites sealed bids for furnishing Police and Fire Department uniforms. Bids due by 6 p.m. Tuesday November 1 1936 with a 5 percent certified check. Proposals marked Proposals for Furnishing Police and Fire Department Uniforms to be sent to Mayor and City Council.
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High Point
Council Chamber
North Carolina
BE. M. Knox
Florida eleven leaves stray alligator behind after Chicago game
In Chicago on October 22 an alligator 19 years old as the Florida team’s pet disrupted postgame events. It bit Andy Bristen’s finger and threatened Coach Stagg who tried a friendly gesture. The reptile is caged in the Maroon dressing room while calls go out for a new home.
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Chicago
Florida
University of Chicago
Andy Bristen
Andy
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Stage
Lambeth To Speak At Farmer Tonight
Asheboro, Oct. 22. Hon. Walter Lambeth, candidate for Congress in the Seventh District, will speak at the Farmer school building tonight at 7 30. The young politician has won friends across the district and is described as a business man with practical experience and oratorical ability.
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Asheboro
Walter Lambeth
Congress
Farmer
Lambeth
New Steam Radiator Keeps Food Warm After Cooking
A steam radiator with a compartment holds several dishes and platters to retain heat after removal from the fire. The device aims to keep meals warm while awaiting serving.
Wake Forest Receives Law Books From McRackan Estate
Wake Forest college law library gains 117 volumes from the late Donald M. McRackan estate. The gift includes a complete set of the Cyclopedia of Law and Procedure.
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Wake Forest
McRackan Estate
Wake Forest College Law Library
Donald M. McRackan
Whiteville
Cyclopedia of Law and Procedure
Abie Bain to Fight Rosenbloom Tonight in New York
Newark light heavyweight Abie Bain meets Maxie Rosenbloom in a 15 round light heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden marking Bain's New York debut. The Harlem clown Rosenbloom headlines the stacked card as the main event.
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New York
Abie Bain
Newark
Maxie Rosenbloom
Harlem Clown
Madison Square Garden
Davidson Sophs Challenge Varsity Roster Players Spotlight
Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, lists two sophomores as top contenders for the varsity. Buddy Gardner of Atlanta and Jack Wagner of Statesville lead the effort, with Gardner guarding and Wagner anchoring the line alongside veterans Baker and Covington. Gardner’s defense stands out as he reads plays and pursues from multiple angles. Wagner remains a force on the right side, frequently forcing losses through hard, fast charging play.
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Davidson
N. C
Davidson College
Buddy Gardner
Jack Wagner
Gardner
Atlanta
Wagner
Statesville
Steve Brown
Baker and Covington
Jie
Hooper Punter For Gobblers Eleven
Citadel Davidson game showcased strong punting from VPI captain Byrd Hooper. Next Saturday Davidson hosts VPI in a Home Coming clash with Hooper facing Thad Brock and Davidson kickers Don McQueen and Buck Mills. Hooper’s dropkick skills helped defeat William and Mary.
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Davidson
N. C
Citadel-Davidson
Charlotte
Pop Wilson
V. P. I. Gobblers
Bulldog
Byrd Hooper
South
Hooper
Thad Brock
Don McQueen
Buck Mills
Wildcats
William and Mary
Local Highs Meet Jamestown Today
The local high school soccer team resumes play this afternoon at 3 30 meeting Jamestown on their grounds. After a 3 2 loss to Catawba college last Saturday prospects look bright. Manager Hutchens will select the lineup from Capt Culler D Hedrick Gross Vance Mask Moffitt Wail Sappenfield Hayworth Green G Hedrick Carroll Combs M Sinquefield Rothrock Hooks and Goaltender McWilliams.
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Jamestown
Catawba College
Hutchens
Capt. Culler
D. Hedrick
Gross
Vance
Mask
Moffitt
Wail
Sappenfield
Hayworth
Green
G. Hedrick
Carroll
Combs
M. Sinquefield
Rothrock
Hooks
McWilliams
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College of William and Mary
J. D. Eggleston
Hampden-Sydney
Paul E. Titsworth
Washington College
D. M. Douglas
University of South Carolina
Howard B. Randthaler
Salem
Charles C. Ferry
Hamilton
William M. Lewis
Lafayette
D. R. Anderson
Randolph-Macon Women's College
Henry W. A. Hanson
Gettysburg
Walter Hullihen
Delaware
W. P. Few
Duke
William Thomas Sanger
Medical College of Virginia
James N. Hillman
Emory and Henry
Matty L. Cocke
Hollins
John C. Dewson
Howard
Vernon L. Phillips
Shenandoah
Otterbein
Frederick B. Robinson
Frederick Lent
Elmira
Charles J. Smith
Roanoke
W. W. Boyd
Western College of College of Maryland
Ben R. Lacy
Union Theological Seminary
John Roccoe Turner
West Virginia
Kerr Duncan Macmillan
Wells
George L. Omwake
Ursinus
Julian Ashby Burruss
V. P
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Vanderbilt
David Alan Robertson
Goucher
Kenneth D. Matheson
Drexel
J. P. Kinard
Winthrop
Robert P. Pell
Converse
Meta Glass
Sweet Briar
James KE. Allen
Davis and Elkins
Samuel P. Duke
Harrisonburg
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Radford
William M. Brown
Atlantic
William Howard Cocke
Virginia Military Institute
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Tiffany
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Lloyd Hamilton
George Jessel
Lila Lee
David Rollins
Louis Mann
Robert Montgomery
Lelia Hyams Elliott Nugent
Marx Bros
Clara Bow
Skeets Gallagher
Chas. Ruggles
Lillian Roth
Sedgefield Show
Handley’s
Goldsboro Stables
By John Heller
David E. Wilson
Binghamton
N. Y
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South Hamilton Street
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