Talent Scouting and the Worm Turns in Hollywood
The piece profiles John LeRoy Johnston, a public relations man and talent scout in 1927 who tested college stars and unknowns for First National. It traces how many 'campus Adonises' failed to become film stars while others like Mary Alice Rice, Franchot Tone, Phillips Holmes, Gwili Andre, and Michael Whalen rose to prominence through later Universal and Hollywood work.
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Ollywood
John LeRoy Johnston
Johnny
First National
Johnston
Dallas
Mary Alice Rice
Hollywood
Miss Rice
Universal
Cornell
Hussy
Franchot Tone
Princeton
Taylor Holmes
Commerce
Showliny
Phillips Holmes
Joe Shovlin
New Haven
Conn
Gwili Andre
Pictures
Shovlin
Joe
Michael Whalen
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Information
Classified notice outlines six average words per line with a minimum two lines and multiple day rates for three to seven lines. Special low rates apply to work wanted ads and out of state charges apply. Phone, mail, or in person submissions accepted by The Gazette Want Ad Department in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
United States
Cedar Rapids
Barrett
Haege Roofing Co
Novak Heating Co
St St. SW
Maresh Sheet Metal W.ks
Hawkeye Tin Shop
St. SE
Fawell
Reotins Co Ptyssi
PAICH
Beauty Nook
Belle Belle Plaine
Gaz
Elston
E. Iowa
Amer. Med. Assn
McIntosh Electrical Corp
California Ave
Chicago
Ill
National Organization
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Dablow
Montgomery Ward
Rawleigh
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Iah-90-Sa
Freeport
Kresge Bidg.ee
Business College
Mt. Mercy Jr. College
Mt. Mercy
Roosevisch
Ely
Lost and Found Announcements Reported in Marion
A white female terrier with tan ears is missing. a blue purse is also listed as lost. A reward is offered for the terrier, with a contact phone number and a separate bid for the purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marionett
Local ads mix services and want ads in faded page
A crowded clipping lists varied offerings from cleaners loans on jewelry and diamond items, maternity care, eczema remedies, medical devices, adoption notices, car sales, travel, and labor ads. It includes names like Fairmount Maternity Hospital, Richards College Pharmacy, and Allied Van Lines, plus numerous classified requests and generic notices.
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Schultz Cleaners
Srd Ave
Iowa Loan Co
Mullin
Montgomery Ward
Fairmount Maternity
Kansas City
Missouri
VEMEX
Mars Drug Store
Cedar Rapids
Richards College Pharmacy
Remove Old Houses From First Avenue
Two large frame houses at 517 and 521 First avenue E are being razed by Messinger and Sons to make way for the Rude Auto company building. The property now belongs to Mrs. W H Harrison of New York City, once owned by Dr Cordelia Hickox. A prior transfer in 1881 is noted from Calvin Graves to Dr Hickox. A small adjacent building was razed earlier and served as an office for Joshua J Snouffer when overseeing Linn county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue E
Cordelia Hickox
Iowa
Messinger and Sons
Cedar Rapids
Rude Auto Company
Calvin Graves
George Greene
Hickox
Joshua J. Snouffer
Linn County
Ninth Annual Ox Roast Held by Norway Legion
The American Legion post of Norway will sponsor its ninth annual ox roast Thursday. Senator L. J. Dickinson and Democratic attorney general candidate J. Mitchell will speak at 11 am and 6 30 pm respectively. Ox sandwiches will be given away at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
American Legion Post of
L. J. Dickinson
J. Mitchell
Death of Clarice Norton prompts Independence services
Clarice E Norton lifelong Buchanan county resident died at a local hospital Friday after a Monday stroke. Funeral services were set for today at 2 30 p m at home led by Rev Floyd H Weed of the Methodist church. Burial will be in Rowley cemetery. Born June 12 1864 at Rowley he married Anna Reed in 1894 and worked as a carpenter. He helped found the Independence Odd Fellows lodge and is survived by his widow two brothers a daughter and three sons plus eight grandchildren.
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Independence
Clarice E. Norton
Buchanan County
Floyd H. Weed
Methodist Church
Rowley
W. W. Norton
Anna Reed
Independence Odd Fellows Lodge
Frank
Rance
Bert Hamilton
Winthrop
Laverne C. Norton
Dubuque
Harold E. Norton
Leslie D. Norton
Belvidere
Ill
Ginsberg's Bargains Draw Townwide Hype on Avenue
A lively testimonial spree extols Ginsberg's prices on paint at 2.25 per gallon or 2.15 in five gallon cans. Shoppers brag of wristwatches, rings, bags, saxophones, Elgin watches, and fishing gear with deep discounts. A closing prop tips readers to visit before buying.
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Ginsberg
Music Teachers Directory Prompts Gazette Reprocessing
The Gazette invites inquiries about the second annual Music Teachers Directory and provides contact for Betty Brown at 1121. An ad notes confidential loans on valuables and a reward for exposing immoral use of Want Ads, urging readers to be cautious in solicitations and exchanges.
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Ounes
the Gazette
Betty Brown
The
Gazette
Sean Ae
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Paris Academy O Beauty
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Hello Mie
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Call DeMarah
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Washington Ave
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Robert Eby Co
Barker Ave
Omaha
Nebr
Jack
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Northern
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Madison
Wis
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Smulekoff
3Rd Ave
21St
New York
E. Linn County
McNess CO
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Albert Mills
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Honolulu Conservatory OF Music
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LaSalle
Chrysler
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Ford
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5Th Ave
Chevrolet S. W. B
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Fountain of Youth
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Buick
Nash
Pontiac
W. B
International
Rude Auto CO
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Wagner Motor Co
Third Ave
Eighth St
Rapaport
West End
16Th Ave
Victor
Pennsylvania
6Th Ave
First Avenue
Thomas
James
Jane
Ginsberg’s
Donald
Mr. Lund
Ginsberg's
All First Avenue E
Ford Panel
International Harvester Co
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Stone's Garage
Plymouth
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Oldsmobile
Gives
McKibben
MakKibben Motor Co
2Nd Ave. SE
Rapids
First Ave. SE
6Th St
Handler
First Ave
Hadad
Chevrolet Panel
Tce
Hadad Automobile Co
Chrysler-Plymouth Distributors
Ford Victoria
Easiy
Allen Motor CO
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Cownee
Resuin
Surimper
Louisa
Rt Satune
iSse
Renee
Bat Sss Son Taet
Ave. SS
Harper's
Andrew
1St St
Lass
Kissick Co
Tucker's
Center Point RD
Co. R
2Nd Ave. E
Herbel & CO
Mckinley ST
P. P. Century
Peder Clack
Bealer
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Service
Semouertster
Lebeda
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Dearbors Brass Co
Dia
Walto Co
van Horne
RUDY
E. L. Rogers and Son
Packard
Geo O’brien
E. A Kriz & Son
Moter
Port
Poe Fadio
Caney Boat House
Ane Johnson and
Speedway Bicycles
Morgan Bros
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Knight Pornees
Mari
Reas
Dan Worden
Ave. NW
Tee le Si Imi
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PGR
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Tak Studebaker
Pit
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