New Youth Books at Library Spotlight Junior Readers
The library adds ten Junior Literary Guild editions bought from the Alex John fund. Titles include The Beckoning Road about New Harmony Indiana founder Robert Dale Owen, Old Man Coyote set in 1885 Montana, Elephant King about Siam’s Pop Lorn, and The Wonder Stick detailing ancient days with Ru and Grumgra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex John
Literary Guild
Caroline Dale Snedeker
New Harmony
Indiana
Robert Dale Owen
Ohio
Robert Owen
Coyote
Frank Tirdernmvar
Montana
Johns and
Marys
Georges
Bettys
Coldwind
Walks-with
Northwest
Mr. Linderman
Reginald Campbell
Pop Lorn
Siam
Stanton A. Coblentz
Grumgra
Yon
Births and literary notices from a 19th century page
A birth announced for LeRoy Johnson and family in Gravity, plus a later birth for A D Sabin’s daughter Shirley Ann in Clarinda, with other local notices. The page reviews children's books and author bios, including Norwood’s Circus Menagerie and The Red Prior's Legacy, plus author anecdotes and evolving literary trends.
Notable Portraits of a French Revolutionary Woman
A book review praising a vivid biography of an honest French revolutionary woman. The author threads life and times, showing Paris with accurate illustrations and a 1876 map, delivering a charming narrative of devotion to the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of
France
Paris
the Times
Partial Wheat Crop Survives Turmoil in Taylor County
Wheat in Taylor county, damaged by moisture shortage and chinch bugs, shows potential for a partial crop. Low ground areas near Bedford report earlier cutting with 17 acres from James Salter farm harvested and bound a week earlier than usual. Oats and barley face near total failure from blight and bugs. corn remains strong and pest free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
James Salter
Bedford
Local Bedford Musicians Participate in Hopkins Concert
A Bedford group joined Hopkins Tuesday evening for the weekly concert. Clare Orth sang a gola while Juni or Roberts and W Frank Wilkins performed a trombone duet as special features. Bedford attendees included Dora Jane Hamblin Wilma Shum Paul Healy Maurice Chilcote Junior Roberts Loren Harris Billy Weir and Mr and Mrs W Frank Wilkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Hopkins
Clare Orth
Junior Roberts
W. Frank Wilkins
Dora Jane Hamblin
Wilma Shum
Paul Healy
Maurice Chilcote
Loren Harris
Billy Weir
Wonder Bar at Rialto Opens With Star Cast Tonight
First National's Wonder Bar comes to Rialto for Friday and Saturday showings led by Kay Francis opposite Al Jolson with Ricardo Cortez Dolores Del Rio and Dick Powell in key roles. Also features Hal LeRoy Guy Kibbee Hugh Herbert Ruth Donnelly Louise Fazenda Robert Barrat Fifi DOrsay and Mierna Kennedy in supporting parts. A second feature Gallant Lady starring Ann Harding opens Sunday for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Jolson
Dick Powell
Kkay Francis
Ricardo Cortez
Dolores del Rio
First National
Rialto Theater
Kay Francis
Henry Kolker
Hal LeRoy
Guy Kibbee
Hugh Herbert
Ruth Donnelly
Louise Fazenda
Robert Barrat
Fifi d’Orsay
Mierna Kennedy
Ann Harding
Rialto Theatre
Nae
Broadway Thru a Keyhole at Rialto Theatre
A storied nightclub tale stars Constance Cummings with a crowd of famed performers including Russ Columbo Eddie Foy Jr Abe Lyman and Blossom Seeley in a Walter Winchell story musical. The plot follows a separated mother who faces a life changing choice between her true identity and love while five celebrities perform and sing songs by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Pictures
Walter Winchell
United Artists
Rialto Theatre
Tin Pan Alley
Russ Columbo
Frances Williams
George White
Eddie Foy, Jr
Abe Lyman
Blossom Seeley
Warning issued over vandalism at Bedford Cemetery
City authorities report damage to plants and shrubbery across the cemetery and other sites, including tearing up the Bedford name at Hale corner. Some suspects are known to officers and arrests may follow. The mayor and city council warn of heavy penalties for property destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Hale Corner
Snest Remark Slams Popular Song Title Mockery
A fragment quotes a speaker dismissing another’s sense and calling a “snest” remark unworthy even as a song title, implying sharp ridicule of a public figure or trend. The exchange hints at humorous or satirical commentary in a historical newspaper snippet.
Lenox L F G club hosts meeting and elections
Mrs Tom Lockhart hosted the L F G club with seven members present. Officers elected for the year: Susie Taylor president Edith Barrans first vice president Vera Kilby second vice president Mae Kilby secretary Berdice Wilson treasurer Ola Abbitt press correspondent. High bridge score went to Ola Abbitt and guest prize to Mae Krohmer. Also noted are visits by Everett Kennedy family to Eagle Grove and Jay Henderson of Clearfield calling on Lenox residents. Marjorie Walter returns home from Sheffield for vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lockhart
L. F. G. Club
Ola Abbitt
Susie Taylor
Edith Barrans
Vera Kilby
Mae Kilby
Berdice Wilson
Mae Krohmer
Everett Kennedy
Eagle Grove
Kennedy
Jay Henderson
Clearfield
Lenox
Marjorie Walter
Sheffield
Local Social Note Highlights Visitors and Tea
Mrs J J Walter and her husband hosted guests as Anna Strain of Clearfield attended a tea at the United Presbyterian church in Lenox. Elwood Carey and family from Waterloo visited relatives, including Ivan and Mrs Carey, from Sunday to Tuesday. Harold Peacock of Omaha spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs A H Peacock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Walter
Anna Strain
Clearfield
Lenox
United Presbyterian Church
Elwood Carey
Waterloo
Ivan Carey
Harold Peacock
Omaha
A. H. Peacock
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. P. Jenkins
Sheridan, Mo
H. Kirk Hall
Creamery
E. 23Rd St
Kansas City
Hereford
A. A. Taylor
Conway
Illini
Virginia
Manachu
Wilson Soybeans
R. J. Carr, Blockton
Federal Land Bank and Production Credit Loans
H. H. Loudon
Abbott Risser
Lyle
Charles S. Terrell
Inquire Times-Press
Rialto
Bedford, Iowa
Buddy
Gob
Clive Brook
Walter Winchel
Harry Langdon
Romeo
Mrs
LeRoy Johnson
A. D. Sabin
Shirley Ann
Sabins
Clarinda
Floyd Uglow
Blockton
Cecil Streebin
Edwin P. Norwood
Earth
Ringling Brothers
Norwood
Hoho
Captain Cutlars
No Man’s Island
Billy
Jean
Marjorie Hill Allee
Susanna and
Tristram
Susanna Coffin
Levi
Catherine Coffin
Louis
John Fairfield
Joliffe
Jonathan Cable
Susanna
Elizabeth Cleveland Miller
Trojan
Seine
Jeanette Eaton
Madame Roland
Fam
Heteorologat Weather Bureau
Newyork
Atlantic
Apoumle Dubuque
The
Bray Motor Company
Harding
Mandy
Jane
Ig Club
FORD
Tudor Sedan
Victoria
Phaeton
F.O.B
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Folger’s Coffee
HEINZ
Bing Cherries
Blue Ribbon Coffee
Wheaties
Wheat Biscuits
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