Blondie of the Follies stars brighten Paramount screen
Marion Davies leads a star filled cast in Blondie of the Follies a tale of a shopgirl turned Follies ingénue. Robert Montgomery Billie Dove James Gleason Jimmy Durante and Zasu Pitts provide drama humor and supporting flair as Blondie gains fame faces a stage accident and a joyful fade out. A closing note recalls Massachusetts first patent Samuel Winslow for a salt making method.
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Paramount
Marion Davies
Blondie
Miss Davies
Robert Montgomery
Billie Dove
James Gleason
Gleason
Jimmy Durante
American
Samuel Winslow
General Court of
Massachusetts
John Gilbert Stars in Downstairs at State Theater
John Gilbert appears as both star and author of Downstairs opening Friday at the State theater with Virginia Bruce and Paul Lukas leading a strong cast. The story follows a scheming chauffeur who corrupts a household until the butler exacts revenge. Also on the program are A Pain in the Parlor and a Pathe news reel.
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John Gilbert
State Theater
Virginia Bruce
Gil
Paul Lukas
Hedda Hopper
Olga Badanova
Lucien Littlefield
Marion Lessing
Gilbert
Pathe Sound News
Theaters Show New Films With Notable Names
Paramount presents Robert Montgomery and Marion Davies in Blondie. State Theatre features Claudette Colbert and Clive Brook in The Man From Yesterday. Majestic shows Don and Mazie Dixon in The Girl Who Dared. Rialto lines up Henry B. Walthall and Leon Janney in Police Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Robert Montgomy
Marion Davies
Claudette Colbert
Clive Brook
Majestic
Don and
Mazie Dixon
Rialto
Henry B. Walthall
Leon Janney
Police Court
How to Play and Win at Contract Bridge Slam
A Cedar Rapids Gazette bridge note analyzes a slam hand from a national congress in Cleveland. It discusses bidding variety, key decisions, and the crucial guess of the diamond queen, noting that 12 tricks depend on locating the king card and timing the finesse.
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National Congress
Cleveland
North
South
East
Veterans Post Leader to Represent G A R in Des Moines
Captain J O Stewart will represent the T Z Cook post G A R at the national encampment in Des Moines on Sept 24. Miss Esther Luse of near Marion was slightly injured in a car collision. Miss Myrtle, office secretary of the Social Welfare League, leaves to enroll at Iowa University. Bert Hadley elected general secretary of the local Y M C A following his role as Fort Dodge Y M C A chief.
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J. O. Stewart
T. Z. Cook Post
Des Moines
Esther Luse
Marion
Myrtle
Social Welfare League
Iowa University
Bert Hadley
Fort Dodge Y. M. C. A
Arab at Greene's Opera House Draws Crowd
The Arab acted as today’s attraction at Greene’s Opera House. Also Uncle Josh Spruceby performed. Labor Day saw few public events with many residents departing on excursions to Davenport and Anamosa. Mrs. Lena Green was injured after alighting from a street car struck by an automobile on Third avenue and Third street. Lew Witwer was hurt by a runaway horse in First avenue and Fifteenth street. Helen Madison travels to Toronto to resume teaching at the college of domestic science. Rev. F. E. Smith resigns to lead First Christian church in Munice Ind. Leo Ford Paul Seabrook and John McGuire depart for Elgin Illinois auto races.
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Greene’s
Opera House
Lena Green
Third Avenue
Third Street
F. E. Smith
Second Christian Church
First Christian Church
Muncie
Ind
Leo Ford
Paul Seabrook
John McGuire
Elgin
Josh Sprucebey
Greene's
Barbers’ Union
Davenport
Trinity Methodist Church
Anamosa
Lew Witwer
H. E. Witwer
First Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Helen Madison
Toronto
Canada
College of Domestic Science
Takeout Two Clubs In Bridge After Poor Squeeze Prospects
The North hand 4 7 3 9 6 2 Q A Q I 2 7 5 4 shows no spade support and only two honor tricks. South opens one spade as West passes. North should bid two clubs to takeout, as the hand justifies a Takeout rather than a mere overcall. The lack of length in any suit prevents endplay or a squeeze.
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South
North
Fish with Up to Five Heads Found in Michigan Wa
A report notes the discovery of a fish exhibiting as many as five heads in Michigan waters. The unusual specimen raises questions about regional aquatic anomalies and wildlife curiosity. Local officials have not confirmed broader ecological implications.
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Michigan
Lifelong Hopkinton Resident Mrs Foot Dies
Lifelong Hopkinton resident Leevena Harper Foot died at her home at noon Wednesday. Born August 13, 1869, she married J W Foot on April 11, 1900, and moved to Hopkinton in 1917. She is survived by sister Mrs C R Geernart and brother G B Harper. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Hopkinton
J W. Foot
Leevena Harper Foot
James M
Julia Harper
Harper
J. W. Foot
Services Scheduled Friday at Two O'Clock
A memorial service will be held Friday at two o'clock in the deceased’s home. Family and friends are invited to attend as they mourn and remember.
Notice in District Court of Linn County Iowa 1932
Elsie Brown sues Willis Brown in Linn County Iowa for divorce and support. Defendant must appear by the next September term. if not, default will be entered and judgment granted as prayed in the petition. The petition requests costs and equitable relief and a court decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Linn County
Iowa
Elsie Brown
Willis Brown
the District Court of
Linn
Cedar Rapids
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