Virginia benefited in large measure from Rockefeller fortune
Richmond, May 23. The Rockefeller Foundation funded Virginia health and education efforts since 1911. Grants supported eradication of hookworm, county health work, disease research, medical scholarships, and laboratories. Additional funding aided public welfare, University of Virginia medical school, Medical College of Virginia, University of Richmond, and several state and Negro institutions.
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Richmond
John D. Rockefeller
Old Dominion
International Division
Rockefeller Foundation
Virginia
I. C. Riggin
University of Virginia
Medical School
Charlottesville
William T. Sanger
Medical College of Virginia
St. Philips Hospital
Rosenwald Foundation
Medical College
Rockefeller
Tabb
University
Jackson Davis
The
State University
University of Richmond
Virginia Union University
Randolph Macon
College of William and Mary
Washington and Lee University
State College For Negroes
Petersburg
Hampton Institute
Emory and Henry and
Roanoke College
Rockefeller Tells Of Life In Verse
Ormond Beach Florida May 23 John D Rockefeller Sr a noted lover of poetry and mentor to many printed a five line poem about his life It circulated on small cards and was likely his only verse It describes a life of work and play guided by faith and gratitude.
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Rockefeller
Ormond Reach
Fla
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
Signal Work Began On Braddock Boscawen Intersection
City workers started installing a new four way traffic signal at Brad dock and Boscawen streets. The unit includes improvements over existing signals and an overhead signal is planned later at Braddock and Ger.
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Braddock and
Boscawen Streets
Braddock
Ger
Captain Hatfield Loses Extradition Battle Over War Loss
A two year legal fight ends as Captain Hatfield loses extradition on charges of illegally collecting $71,000 in reparations for the loss of his three masted schooner Gypsum Queen during World War I. The case reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Hatfield
U.S. Supreme Court
Central Press
Hable's Palace Presents Four Stars in Fifty Roads to Town
At the Palace Theatre today and Tuesday four stars Don Ameche Ann Sothern Slim Summerville and Stepin Fetchit star in Fifty Roads To Town a mountain cabin comedy about strangers marooned for days. Also shown are early footage of the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
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Palace
Town
Don Ameche
Ann Sothern
Slim Summerville
Stepin Fetchit
Palace Theatre
Slim
Stepin
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Shall We Dance at Capitol Theatre
The new Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers musical Shall We Dance opens at the Capitol Theatre. The pairing, boosted by publicity and mistaken marriage rumors, drives a fast paced romance with strong comedy from Edward Everett Horton and Eric Blore in supporting roles.
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Astire
Rogers
RKO Radio
Ginger Rogers
Capitol Theatre
Astaire
Miss
New York
Edward Everett Horton
Eric Blore
Dashing Marian Martin Pattern 9215 Shirtwaister Ad
Fashion notice promoting Marian Martin shirtwaister pattern 9215. Highlights easy make for beginners with a back action, pleated sleeves, turn-back collar, and full pleated skirt. Available in misses and women sizes with fabric suggestions and a pattern book promotion.
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Marian Martin
Winchester Evening Star
18Th St
New York
ROOM AND BOARD ACROSS 13-Epoch a part 1-Wild of the giants
Puzzle clues mix myth and wordplay across a grid with references to Norse terms, weather, animals, and place names. The jumble hints at cross clues including prefixes and suffixes linked to historical sections and geographic targets.
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Australia
Strasburg
Barbara Bell Pattern Book Promotes Well Designed Fashions
The Barbara Bell Pattern Book offers the Well Designed and Becoming patterns with pattern No. 1314 B the Sports Frock featuring princess lines and scalloped collar. Sizes 12 to 20 and 40 with corresponding busts. requires yardage for size 14. Mail fifteen cents for a copy and discover exclusive fashions for all ages and figures.
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Barbara Bell
Barbara Beil
Rockefeller longevity secrets and habits reported
The aged millionaire reportedly lived by 50 regular habits of sleep and exercise. Dr Robert Buermann notes Rockefeller used several patented articles to aid his health but Rockefeller declined to reveal them to avoid manufacturers cashing in on his methods.
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D. Rockefeller
Robert Buermann
Rockefeller
Candidates Must File Petitions for August Primary
Democrats aiming for public office in the upcoming November election must file notice of candidacy with signed petitions through Noble D. Pierce, chairman of the Democratic City Committee, sixty days before the August 3 primary. Offices include House of Delegates, city treasurer, revenue commissioner, sergeant, Corporation Court clerk, and city commonwealth attorney.
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Aed
Noble D. Pierce
Democratic City Committee
House of Delegates
Two Arrested Here Held In District on Narcotics and Flight
William Fine 45 of New York City held for grand jury in Nassau County on narcotics charges under Harrison and Jones-Miller acts with $500 bail. George Bozell 45 of New York held $1,000 bail while seeking 30 days for extradition to New Hampshire on grand larceny. Sally Fine 30 also charged in narcotics case. An automobile tied to two of the men was claimed, authorities said.
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William Fine
New York City
U.S
Turnage
Inchester
Washington
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