Jowa Theater to Reopen as First Run Picture House
The Iowa theater at First Avenue and Third Street will reopen Saturday September 24 as a first run house under Publix Theaters with Harry Holdsberg as manager. Opening film is 70 000 Witnesses starring Dorothy Jordan Phillips Holmes Charles Ruggles and Johnny Mack Brown. After opening week programs will run Sunday Wednesday and Friday with short subjects and comedies at popular prices.
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Fondness for His Office Pal Turns To Love?
A reader notes Joe's long friendship with Sally at work and Sally's secret love for him, hoping he will see her as more than a confidant and propose. Also advice on coping with bereavement and marital stress with practical steps.
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Margaret Carew elopes again a lesson in love
Nancy Page recalls the society column tale of Margaret Carew and Andrew Buckley who wed secretly on June third at Westbrook. After the shock and gossip, Margaret tells friends to delay romance until a proper wedding, urging girls to consider parents and propriety. Tomorrow she teases another quilt pattern.
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Andrew “Buckley
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Georgia
Jane
Andy
Mother
Nancy Page
Movie Theaters Showings and Aligator Growth Fact
The notes list film offerings at the ATHEATERS and other theaters including Paramount Will Rogers Down to Earth Conrad Nagel The Man Called Back Majestic Raymond's Comedians Stepping on the Gas Rialto Barbara Stanwyck So Big. It also mentions authorities stating alligators reach full adult growth between 40 and 60 years old with a typical life of 100 to 200 years.
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Will Rogers
Conrad Nagel
Majestic—Raymond
Rialto
Barbara Stanwyck
Prof Russell Talks German Situation and Hindenburg Victory
Coe College professor Nelson Vance Russell described Germany's postwar mood and Von Hindenburg's election at a Rotary luncheon. He cited Hitler's appeal to youth, anti Semitism, Franco reactions, and public discontent with Versailles as factors shaping the Nazi rise.
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Paris
Yeoman Backbone Called to Rebuild Nation
A call urges restoring the nation’s yeoman class as central to American strength. The speech frames education gaps as eroding the backbone of society and argues for renewed focus on practical citizenship and work.
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C. J. Thornquest
John B. Turner Turns 87 Oldest Cedar Rapids Businessman
John B. Turner, aged 87, celebrated his birthday while remaining an active figure in Cedar Rapids business. A railway mail clerk in 1872 before founding his firm Turner and Ben Funeral Directors in 1887, he spoke at a Rotary luncheon about his long Iowa life. He is a longtime member of Mt Hermon Lodge No. 263 A F and A M.
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Thompson, Former State Senator, Dies at 58
Frank E. Thompson, 58, a noted attorney and former state senator, died Monday in Burlington from cancer. A Louisa County native, he served in the 36th 37th 38th and 39th General Assemblies.
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Hoover Campaign Plans Focus on Stronger Effort
Republican leaders outlined a detailed campaign strategy rooted in Hoover's acceptance speech. Chairman Sanders said a vigorous speaking tour is planned with Mills and others, including Detroit and Los Angeles appearances. Officials expect Hoover to follow the original plan and deliver three major addresses.
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Indian Bishop Chitambar to speak at Four Square Gospel
Bishop Jashwant Rao Chitam Chitambar, the first native Indian elected general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, will address the Four Square Gospel Tabernacle at 609 First Avenue West on Tuesday September 20 at 7 30 p m He is a prominent leader among 500000 Indian Christians in the Methodist church and has served as pastor administrator and educator in India and as a delegate to church conferences and a world student convention in Tokyo.
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United States
Tokio
Statistician Links Farm Slump to Industrial Halt
Lincoln AP report quotes A. E. Anderson state and federal agricultural statistician saying reduced farmer income underpins factory slowdowns and higher unemployment. He notes Nebraska crop values fell to about half two years ago and nearly $10 million below last year despite higher production.
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Crop prices slump offset by livestock returns in state data
The report compares current production and prices with the 1925-29 average, noting a 31 percent rise in grain and 37 percent rise in hay production this year, yet prices still fall short. Anderson explains these figures reflect what could have been earned at August 15 prices, while most crops are sold as livestock for higher returns.
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Roosevelt Pledges Silver Conference
In Butte Montana Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt pledged that if elected president he would call a conference to stabilize silver prices. Addressing about 20 000 people, he accused Republican leaders of promising to participate only if an international conference is called by others and promised action without delay.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Finish Surfacing Of County Road S West Of Martelle
A four mile crushed rock surfacing project on County Road S west of Martelle was completed Friday per County Engineer William Behrens. Contractor M O Weaver will start crushed rock surfacing on County Road U south of Mount Vernon this week. ELBERON students attending elsewhere include Ruth Kalina Stevens College, Columbia Mo Evelyn Devoe Des Moines area Marie Macken Notre Dame Omaha and Richard Strochata and Richard Sevcik Iowa State College Ames.
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William Behrens
M. O. Weaver
Mount Vernon
Elberon
Ruth Kalina
Stevens College
Columbia
Evelyn Devoe
Des Moines
Marie Macken
Notre Dame
Omaha
Richard Strochata
Richard Sevcik
Iowa State College
Ames
Pope and Mussolini Clash Revived in Vatican Dispute
In Vatican City the feud between Pope and Italian Premier Benito Mussolini resurfaces as the Pope again rejects reconciliation efforts. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between church authority and fascist government.
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Japanese Seek Oil in Russia Negotiations
Berlin reports a delegation of Japanese business officials met Soviet authorities to discuss naphtha supply and possible oil arrangements. Foreign attaches viewed the talks as a major political and commercial gesture amid Japan's aim to reduce reliance on United States petroleum interests.
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Meti Te Necrolene
Inderomnen
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Rusia
Restoring Red Blood Cells With 8.8.8 Tonic
The text promotes 8.8.8 as a time tested blood tonic to rebuild red blood cells and improve energy. It cites fatigue from low hemoglobin and urges starting a course with two convenient sizes sold in drug stores.
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