Old Movie Palaces and Their Mighty Organs
The piece recalls the heyday of movie palaces and the vast pipe organs that accompanied silent films. It highlights the 1920s era when about 6,508 organs powered by multifaceted consoles graced U.S. theaters, names stars like Helen and Jesse Crawford, notes sudden decline with talkies, and tells of arks where enthusiasts preserved organs amid closures. The narrative includes anecdotes of restoration efforts and cultural impact.
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Helen
Jesse Crawford
Paramount Theater
New York City
Sousa Band
Wurlitzer
Paramount
Talking Pictures
State Comptroller Reports Historic Iowa Deficit
The Iowa state comptroller Marvin Selden Jr announced a fiscal year ending June 30 showed a deficit of about 54 million dollars, the first in state history. Tax receipts fell short by several million, refunds rose by about 10 million, and a bookkeeping move shifted 491 million in revenue to the next year. Governor Ray defended the method as proper accounting. Senator Tapscott announced candidacy for Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The piece also notes water district regulation debates and rural water issues.
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Marvin R. Selden, Jr
Beleed
Sate
Paul Franzenburg
Robert Ray
Selden
Unclear OCR: Jobs program debate and funding asks
Fragmented text questions jobs numbers and types, noting Department of something and funds for a program. It mentions specialists, public works, and opposition to spending for a vent or project. Details are garbled with many unreadable words and names.
Menlo area officials discuss rural utilities financing
The Jefferson Jolly Makers and local groups hold meetings with reports on officers and programs. Community events include a rummage sale, clothing drive for CROP, and plans for a county meeting at the Menlo Community Building on November 8. Local families host gatherings and note social events from October through November.
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Jefferson Jolly Makers
Vie
LaDonna Roberts
Sheila Squires
Brenda Ludwir
Sheryl Squires
Joy Tavingston
Carolyn Livingston
Dorothy Var
Branson
Menlo
Jon Bremson
Des Moines
Max Branson
Bernard Corrigan
Monida
Leona
Basil
Jim McCall
Mitchell
South Dakota
Harvey Derry
Chester Moore
Willis Welch
Harley Cue
Atlantic
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Clase Theater
Utfeurs
United States
National Geographic Society
Menor
Chase
Allezro Fortissimo
Richard C Simonton
Americin Association of
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Luncnime
Thes
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Cuca Eee
Wbhohien
PTA Ee
Eve Oowe
Porsors
Ty Wobraere
Wpto
Christian Science Slonitor
Capitol
Tapscott
John Taphas
Nominion Tapscott
im-Grance
Campatan
Fife
Oon
Ota
Tre
Cooper
Commerce Commission
UnaTingus
Jdecsion
Awe
Department of T Re Dekrai
Pirhlig
Ccanenic Aulovinesd
Dimtres
el Patcen
Umea
D. Pais
Abiescis
Edase
FHA
Deet- Fila Hen
Comiaion
Supreme Court
Jepsen
Roger Jepsen
Council Bluffs
Stuart
Towa Supreme Court
Washington
Lows Supreme
Sircekt Court
Muart
Nuson
U.S. Senate
Erty Valua
Farm Bureau
Eitt
By Jayne Hofmann
Jackson Lamm
George Porter
Royal McNelty
Wiliam McAtee
Virgil Beane
Dwayne Wright
Everett Varter
Carl Gilman
Sewing
Cirle
Leonard Drake
Bidwell
Riverside
Cecil Pote
Henry Pote, Jr
Panora
Jefferson Hospital
Irwin Powell
Doug Powell
Brian
Tom Powell
Troy
Gene Simpston
Jeff
Joy
Truman Powell
Kenneth Powell
Marty
Cliff
Gullete
Guthrise
Feilmeyer
Guthrie Center
Nipwepa
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