Warner Brothers plans film of Sheridan’s The Rivals
Hollywood gossip and deals sketch Warner Brothers optioning The Rivals with Mary Boland or Ruth Donnelly for Mrs Malaprop and Hugh Herbert as Bob Acres. Sam Briskin leads a New York raid for plays and stars for RKO and other projects while HaysOffice debates entertainment value of a baby derby film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvella
Parsons
Universal Service
Los Angeles
Mrs. Malaprop
Warner Brothers
Comediennes
Mary Boland
Malaprop
Alice Brady
Louise Fazenda
Ruth Donnelly
Richard B. Sheridan
Bob Acres
Hugh Herbert
Acres
Sheridan
Engagement Ends as Anne Pursues Florida Boarding House
Anne Audinand breaks her engagement to Steven Forbes after her father Halsey goes bankrupt, while Vera sows doubt about Anne. Star Ryan, Halsey’s son and a taxi driver, seeks money he believes Halsey lost. Anne plans a Florida boarding house with Star Parker and Sarah, sharing expenses. A stormy journey to Clearwater Beach unfolds as tensions rise and family intrigues unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Audinand
Steven Forbes
Halsey
Steven
Vera
Anne
Hattie Moore
Ryan
Really Star
Florida
Parker
Sarah
Butler
Cook
Star
Clearwater Beach House
Jane Carter
Nita
Herman Plunk
Clearwater Beach
Jane
Anne Audinrid
Steve
Audinrid
Vera Audinrid
Mr. Forbes
Philadelphia
McLaglen Headlining The Informer At The Rialto
Victor McLaglen leads the Rialto bill in The Informer adapted from Liam O Fla hertys novel. Supporting cast includes Margot Grahame Preston Foster Heather Angel Wallace Ford and Una OConnell. The second feature is Border Caballero with Tim McCoy and a Buck Jones serial Roaring West ends this week. A comedy And Ohy and the Fiddle completes the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor McLaglen
Rialto
Informer
Liam O’flaherty
McLaglen
Margot Grahame
Preston Foster
Heather Angel
Wallace Ford
Una O’connell
Tim McCoy
Buck Jones
Voyage in a Cold Morning to Washington
An early morning departure from New York finds Hattie, Anne, Star Ryan, Sarah, and Parker traveling westward. The frost and treacherous roads slow progress as Star drives two hours then Anne takes over, sharing quiet tension and longing for comfort. They pause for a frigid lunch on the Susquehanna Trail as the journey toward Washington continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NNE
Hattie
Anne
Star Ryan
Sarah
Parker
Star
New York
Washington
Susquehanna Trail
Wounded and Wronged Echo in a Family Plot
Steven confronts Anne Audinrid’s deceit and pays a steep price for the truth. He buys Anne’s mother’s pearls, writes a large check, and vows to tell the story, then seeks guidance from his grandmother and Hattie Moore as the bitter thread continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven
Vera Audinaid
Sutton Plate House
Anne
Anne Audinaid
Halsey Audinrid
Vera Audinrid
Madame Forbes
Hattie Moore
Knights of Columbus Carnival Dance at Cedar View Club
The Knights of Columbus host a Wednesday carnival dance at Cedar View golf club for members and their ladies. It is the last social event under outgoing officers before installation of new officers in July, with Michael Rocco Gordon Delaney and Joe Enzler leading the committee and a local orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Cedar View Golf Club
Michael Rocco
Gordon Delaney
Joe Enzler
Major film and theater listings with North Liberty wedding news
Theaters across cities feature Paramount Bowes amateurs Florida Special with Jack Oakie and Sally Eilers, Bullets or Ballets with Edward G Robinson, Sons O Guns with Joe E Brown, The Informer with Victor McLaglen, The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo, Storm Over the Andes, and King of the Pecos. North Liberty notes Miss Bernice Youngs marriage to George Michael of Selma on June 6 at her home. ceremony by Rev A M Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Major Bowes
Florida
Jack Oakie
Sally Eilers
Iowa
Edward G. Robinson
Joan Blondell
Louise Fazenda
Maude Eburne
State
Joe E. Brown
North Liberty
Bernice Young
George Michael
Selma
Henry Young
A. M. Smith
Methodist Church of
Edith Young
University of Iowa
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Michael
Milwaukee Railroad
Iowa State College
Phi Sigma Kappa
Phi Mu Alpha
Largely Lost Confidence and Quiet Struggles at Home
The piece follows Harry losing faith in better days amid debt and discouragement while his wife supports him. It contrasts with a Mrs Manners letter about shared housework and spousal effort, urging women to speak up. The CAMPER-OUTER column endorses that many women suffer silently and a hint can change things.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Miss Manners
Untitled plea on speaking up about abuse
A fragment urges women to speak up if abused and notes that husbands are likely to recognize their perspective. The line reflects a social pressure for women to reveal mistreatment within marriage.
Dear Miss Manners Advice on Love and Timing
The advice urges caution about declaring strong feelings early. Do not rush heartfelt responses until you know him better and can discern sincerity from speed. Take time to observe his actions, communicate clearly, and proceed at a pace that feels comfortable and safe.
Advice on Reading a Conflicted Suitor
A columnist advises balancing genuine feeling with caution in romance. Evaluate him beyond flattery to determine true intent, noting he may be in love with many. Enjoy his company but avoid taking his advances seriously until you understand him better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays Office
Paramount
Canada
Harlan Thompson
Grant Garrett
French War Relic Flag and Helmet Headed to Phillipsburg
A French flag once over Dijon city hall and a poilu helmet worn by Emile Lambert will join Phillipsburg Kansas war relics. Reno B. Kingery led the request as Phillipsburg Legion post builds a community hall museum with World War II era items from Dijon veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dijon
France
Emile Lambert
Fidac
International Organization of War Veterans
Phillipsburg
Kan
American Legion
Reno B. Kingery
Phillipsburg Legion
Kingery
Burgundy
Webster Storm Destroys Trees and Buildings
A Tuesday wind and rain storm in Webster toppled shade and fruit trees for nearly two hours. Farmers spent Wednesday clearing debris to access roads and barns. Roy Sorden’s separator shed and a machine shed at Cecil Allum were wrecked, a large window broke at John Roby’s home, and George Churchill near Keswick reported a farm leveled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Roy Sorden
Cecil Allum Place
John Roby
George Churchill
Keswick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam _ Briskin
RKO
Tucker
Sam
David Loew
Howard Benedict
Briskin
Fred Astaire
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Harry Cohn
Cavalier
Texas
Hickory
Walter Connolly
Connolly
Jackson
Muni
Danton
Hollywood
Cognito
Maitre D’hotel
Miss A. B
Herbert Brenon
Anna May Wong
Mr. Brenon
Irvin Cobb
20Th Century-Fox
Irvin
Ruth Mack
Ruth
Canal
Gary Cooper
James Montgomery Flagg
Madeleine Carroll
Sidney Skolsky
Clifford Odets
John O’hara
Roy Topper
Chicago American
Donald Woods
Tom Brown
Floradora
Actors’ Fund
Joan Bennett
Irene Dunne
Europe
London
Mort H. Singer
Atv Gaes
Jor 4
L. Barrymore In
Mark of the Vampire
Cedar Gardens
Rapids
San Diego
Joe E. Brow
Sons
Cyril Keats Parker
Philade
Susan
Knights
of Columbus
Paul Kelly
Rochelle Hudson
Robert Kent
James Oliver Curwood
State Theater
Mon G Tere
Warner Bros
Underworld
Syndicate of Crime
G-Men
Barton Maclane
Humphrey Bogart
Frank McHugh
Maude
Jimmy Smith
King of
Rhythm
Swisher, Iowa
Robert Ken
Mary Manners
Sally
Kansas Town
Lola Lee
Wendel Diebel
Mance
Perd
Fighting Lions
Leon Claxton
Aram Hers
Anaie Hayes
Paul Des Maire
Robert L. Ripley
Betty Lou
Tadtt Acto
Broadway
Pia Eee
Cai
Fascinat
Ginger Ray
Houdini
Thurston
Tadee
Peggy Lorow
Cedargardens
Ke Preston
Serenys
Caballero
Evi
Cedar Park
Jimmie Jackson
Jack Hampton
NBC
THE
Detroiters
Ronald Colman
Monte Carlo
Carl Brisson
Ship Cafe
Warner Baxter
Virginia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!