Iowa Girl Joy Hodges Sets Stage For I’d Rather Be Right
Joy Hodges a rising Universal starlet from East Des Moines high school rose from state soprano winner in 1930 to lead actress in the stage play I’d Rather Be Right. The Des Moines item notes her early piano recital at age six, Chautauqua and radio work, and engagement to Rochester actor Robert Wilcox after meeting him in Hollywood.
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Joy Hodges
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George i. Cohan
Toa
East Des Moines
Achol
Bory
Frances Eloise Lodges
Ovzie Nuhan Rol Lamec
Jimenie Grier
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Joy
Robert Wilcox
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Wilcox
Hollywood
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University of Ssutters California
Wilcoy Peared
Bank Robber Smarter Bag Triggers Four Shots
An illustrated caption describes a bank messenger bag used as a makeshift gun, triggering four shots like a 45 as a bandit is startled and flees, with two policemen closing in. The scene contrasts a clever invention with crime, noting the inventor’s unpopularity among bandits.
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Ater
Rugs Draperies For Sunlit Room
Reader Betty Wells requests interior design guidance for a sunlit living room. She outlines wall paper tones, rug and drapery options, window treatments, and color contrasts, seeking advice on harmonious greens and browns, upholstery color balance, and porch accents.
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Betty Wells
Dave
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Sum Porch
Something for Everybody EW You Own patterns for home sewing
Home sewing patterns advertise cost savings and family wardrobe options for winter. It highlights patterns for Big Sister Little Sister Mother and dresses with princess lines and flaring skirts. Patterns 1347 2454 and others cover sizes 14 19 42 8 to 15 years and 36 to 52 with fabric yardage details and purchase from The Sewing Circle Pattern Desk in Chicago.
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Big Sister
W. Wacker
Dr. Chicago
Bel Siudicate
WNT Service
Passing of a noted naturalist inspires a dramatic fall
In a vivid account a reader recalls a famous naturalist’s death. While describing reaching for a rare plant, the man slips and slides toward a fatal fall. A woman named George interjects, calling him an ardent enthusiast and noting his bold, doomed pursuit.
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George
Hard to Educate Lady It Is Difficult to Write Well
A terse dialogue fragment features a budding author and a passenger asking the captain for swimming lessons as lifebelts run out and boats fill. The exchange hints at communication challenges and fear aboard an sinking vessel.
Wha t and you thought of me story line fragment
A short, fragmented exchange recalls a remark about a person’s residence and identity. The lines hint at a recognition moment and speculation about someone’s home. We preserve the terse, informal tone of the dialogue.
No Comeback Tramp Thanks Lady Exchange
A brief slice shows a man asking if he can repay a hand-out that the woman rejects. The housewife answers clearly not, framing the encounter as a moral negotiation over help and repayment.
Birthday Gift Recall Sparks Library Trade
Nappy Ketura recalls a birthday surprise as a book, lent to Sill last year, was returned. The exchange hints at a playful memory and a gift connection between friends.
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Sill
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