Talent Scouting Tales From Hollywood's Early Years
AP recounts John LeRoy Johnston, a public relations man and diplomat, as Hollywood’s talent scout in 1927. He tested campus stars and future outsiders, noting Mary Alice Rice, Franchot Tone, Phillips Holmes, Gwili Andre, and Michael Whalen among those pursued or later renamed, shaping early film careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollywood
John LeRoy Johnston
Johnny
First National
Johnston
Dallas
Mary Alice Rice
Hollywood
Miss Rice
Universal
Cornell
Hussy
Franchot Tone
Princeton
Taylor Holmes
Showliny
Hollywood Today
Phillips Holmes
Joe Shevlin
New Haven
Conn
Gwili Andre
Pictures
Shovlin
Joe
Michael Whalen
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Information Summary
Classified note outlines six average words per line and minimum two lines. Pricing scales for consecutive days vary by line count, with out of state and out-of-town rates listed. Also includes instructions for placing ads by phone, mail, or in person, and a lost and found item referencing a white and tan terrier and a blue purse with rewards offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Fhe Gazette
GINSBERG'S Bargains Highlight Avenue Talking Point
A cheeky notice touts GINSBERG'S as a bargain hub with low prices on paint at 2.25 per gallon or 2.15 in 5 gallon cons. It praises a baguette wristwatch at 10.95, a solid gold wedding ring for 2.95, and other discounted items. The ad ends urging shoppers to visit before buying elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginsberg
James
Local Classified Notices and Ads Compilation
A dense compressed page lists a mix of loan offers, maternity hospital notes, medical products, personal ads, job seekers, sales openings, vehicle postings, and storage rentals. Notable mentions include Iowa Loan Co loans, Fairfield Maternity Hospital privacy notes, VEMEX skin ointment, Richards College Pharmacy, and various driving and sales opportunities with firms like Allied Van Lines and Montgomery Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schultz Cleaners
3Rd Ave
Iowa Loan Co
Mullin
Montgomery Ward
Fairmount Maternity
Kansas City
Missouri
VEMEX
May
Cedar Rapids
Richards College Pharmacy
Remove Old Houses From First Avenue
Two large frame houses at 517 and 521 First avenue E, centuries old and once owned by Dr. Cordelia Hickox, are being razed by Messinger and Sons of Cedar Rapids to clear space for the Rude Auto company building and sales lot. The property now belongs to Mrs. W. H. Harrison of New York City.
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
Annual Ox Roast Held by Norway Legion
The Norway American Legion post will sponsor its ninth annual ox roast on Thursday. Senator L. J. Dickinson and Democrat candidate J. Mitchell for attorney general will speak at 11 am and 6 30 pm respectively. Ox sandwiches will be distributed at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
American Legion Post of
L. J. Dickinson
J. Mitchell
Obituary of Clarence Norton of Independence
Clarence E Norton longtime Independence resident died at a local hospital Friday after a stroke. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev Floyd H Weed of the Methodist church officiating. Burial followed at Rowley cemetery. Born June 12 1864 at Rowley he married Anna Reed in 1894 and worked as a carpenter. Surviving are his widow two brothers Frank and Rance eight grandchildren and six children including La Verne Har old Leslie and Bert Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Dence
Leslie D. Norton
Belvidere
Ill
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Hollywood Hard Job
the Gazette
Ant
United States
Cedar. Rapids
Ee Loco
Dial
Jane
Ginsberg’s
Donald
Mr. Lund
Ginsberg's
Llt
Mayfield Rd
Cleveland
Ohio
Hardy’s
1St Ave
Geo. W. Heiss
M Ave
Edwin B. Olson
W. J. Barnaby
Cedar Rapids Savings Blog
Allied van Lines, Inc
Lynch Transfer & Storage Co
Armstrong
Morris Reeeees Fur Shop
Granby Big
St.s
Mabel A. Heiss
Washington, D. C
Oakland Ra
C. R. Knitting Co
2Nd St
Calif
Sovereign's
Vincent’s Jewelry
Ave. Driv
Los Angeles
Chas
Ireland
Wyoming
W. Marion
Garden Craft Nursery
Ween
Paramount Bedg
Delux Beauty Shop
Madeline Beauty Shop
Peacock
3Rd St. NE
Helene Beauty Shop
Molly
Virginia
Kennedy’s
1St Ave. SE
Paris Academy OF Beauty
3Rd St. SE
Rosenberger
Palm Beach
Zoric
Zoric Cleaners
Moeller’s
Swisher
Abrams
JOE Navratil
Hailwood
Marion
Cedar View
1St St
Bob's Entertainers
C. R
Canton
Triangle Tavern
North Shrine Temple
Oldest Co
Bird. & Son, Inc
RETT
Haegge Roofing Co
Novak Heating Co
St. SW
Tet St. SE
Bowell Roofing Co
PAICH
Call DeMarah
Russell’s Cutlery
2Nd Ave
Beauty Nook
Belle Plaine
Gaz
Baer
Barker Ave
Omaha
Nebr
Jack
1St Ave. W
THE
E. Iowa
Amer. Med. Assn
McIntosh Electrical Corp
California Ave
Chicago
Wisconsin
cKay Nursery Co
Madison
Wis
Leo Smulekoff
Smulekoff
National Organization
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Av. SE
Dablow
Rawleigh
Rawleigh's
Dept
Freeport
Iil
Kresge Ride
W. 21St
New York
E. Linn County
McNess
Dept. B. Freeport
Illinois
Albert Mills
Monmouth
Cincinnati
Mt. Mercy Jr. College
Mt. Mercy
Roosevi Sch
Ely
Gazette. Co
Ng. Mar
Apt. B
ABC
Dickinson Secretarial School
Sam
Franklin Institute
Rochester
N. Y
Burnside Hospital School of Nursing
Langley Ave
Cage
Pd Utilities
Azette
Allen
10Th St. SE
Graham
Buick
Nash
Pontiac
Chevrolet S. W. B
Chevrolet
Handler
Fountain of Youth
Ford
W. B
International
Rude Auto CO
3Rd Ave. SE
First Ave
Honolulu Conservatory OF Music
Washington? Ave
SRT
Baker
Studebaker
Antho
5Th Ave
Boas
G Ave
Rapaport
West End
16Th Ave
Victor
Pennsylvania
First Avenue
Tia
Betty Brown
State Theater
Ford Panel
Plymouth
Oldsmobile
Ford Tudor
MaKibben
International Harvester Co
Gives
MakKibben Motor Co
2Nd Ave. SE
Stone's Garage
1St ST. SW
St. St. SE
Hadad
Seaving
Hadad Automobile Co
Chrysler-Plymouth Distributors
Ford Victoria
Katz Auto Parts CO
Sarai
Roe
Lincoln Highway
Oy Be
Louisa
Caf
Fentias
Oids Coupe
Pesshenialt O.k
Chains
Prestone
Harper's
Sth
Ave
Andrew Carburector
Ist
Kissick Co
Tucker's
Center Point RD
Esay
Co. R
2Nd Ave. E
Herbel & CO
Mckinley ST
P. Poacery
Ntury Motor
Rm. Chats
Besies Court
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Service
Lebeda
Dearborn Brass Co
Cabi
Hawkeye
Ds Deeks
Pilin
Cae
Bookkeeper
Walton
van Horne
Rudy Furnaces
E. L. Rogers and Son
1St St. SE
PACE
Les
Geo O’brien
E. A Kriz & Son
Canoe
Boat House
Seeereneteianermeenmatiginreees
Iver-Johnson and
Speedway Bicycles
Reo
Morgan Bros
H. P. Ocnight Purnace Co
Pactory
Dan Worden
Rt. 1
Anamosa
A Ave
H. P
Brandon
Feather Davenport, Man’s T
Wagner Motor Co
Third Ave
Eighth St
Dialios
6Th Ave
Auto Parts
Katz
Auto Parts Co
Ave. SE
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