Gentlemen Are That Way by Stanley Cordell
A Chicago romance centers on Johnny Barclay a former prizefighter who wins Virginia Flaggs heart but faces her suitor Derek Melvin who suspects Johnny’s past. Derek probes Johnny’s lineage and the pair clash a nose bleed proves Johnny’s boxing past.
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Johnny Barclay
Virginia Flagg
Middle West
Virginia
Chicago
Squared
Johnny
Mr. Barclay
Derek Melvyn
Derek
Melvyn
Flagg Estate
Derel
Johinny
Derek Melasn
Grainia
Demty
Cod
Local leaders meet at the Wm Fisher home in Plover area
Mrs E C VanAlstine and four northeast town leaders attended a home project meeting at the Wm Fisher residence. The day included visits by the Hofert and Carol to the Harry Grove family in Farnhamville. An Elmer Hanisch shower is planned March 11 at the M E church.
A Little Spitfire Children’s Tale Laughs at Mischief
Mary brags of spitting on every surface as punishment ends. Her mother’s curiosity leads to a quiet upstairs confrontation and a cheeky reveal. The tale captures a child's stubborn, humorous defiance in a domestic scene.
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Mary
Lonely American in London Tea Room Joke
The lonely American asks for two eyes and a kind word in a London tea room. He clarifies and the waitress warns not to eat the eggs, delivering a quiet punchline.
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London
Sphinx remark sparks Senate clash over political perception
Senator Sorghum humorously counters a critic's obsession with appearances by comparing them to a sphinx. The exchange underscores concerns about rhetoric and substance in political discourse as the chamber debates public image versus ideas.
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Senator Sorghum
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Sadie Rejects Advances and Plans to Call Authorities
Spinster Sadie vows to seek help from the justice of the peace and the chief of the Marriage License bureau if a man ever makes improper advances, reflecting firm, formal stance reported in the Chelsea Record.
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Sadie
Alma
Justice of the Peace
Chelsea Record
Telephone Fishing Misadventure Reported
A telephone operator on vacation while fishing heard a shouted helia call from another boat then got a bite but found the line busy, turning the moment into a humorous mishap rather than a serious incident.
Unreadable OCR fragment mentions towns and names
Fragmentary text lists towns and personal names with unclear meaning and scattered phrases, lacking a coherent event or report to summarize. The readable portions offer no definite action, date, or outcome to anchor a news item.
Poor Shot Caller Draws Jibe From Family Elders
A garbled exchange recalls a student’s math class moment where the teacher’s remark that she’s the worst shot in the family underscores a debate over trigonometry and Einelich. The line hints at a broader Atlanta Constitution web discussion.
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Atlanta Constitution
Social notes and community notices from Plover area
Mrs. N. J. Mearer hosted Royal Neighbors tea. Willing Workers plan annual doughnut fry. Local families report health updates births birthdays and travel. Basketball tournament coverage includes referees and student participants. area residents move homes and jobs across Rolfe Mason City and Des Moines region.
Plover Wins Sectional Basketball Tournament
The Plover girls basketball team won the sectional tournament, defeating Mallard 87 to 25 in the final Saturday night. The event drew a large crowd, with strong showings from Ruthven and Curlew among others and an accompanying boys game between Plover and Gilmore City.
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Plover High School
Mallard
Plover
Gilmore City
Gilmore
Plaver
Gilmorettes
Ployer
Sanders
Mioe
Chase
Ahatothetos
Weques
Pradgate
Ruthven
Aso Pradgate
Silver Lake
Lake Shore
Tintin
Alo
Giume
Beard Tatea
Ted
Fredd Wouls
Mallards
Ath Ta 2
Palo Alto
Fate
Ruthven Ad
Curlew, Mallard, Plover edge in district exhibition
Friday night exhibition featured Curlew, Mallard, Plover and Havelock in a tight contest. Mallard pulled away late as Curlew and Plover played strong defense. Ed Garlock of Curlew coaches his team amid rivals cheering. District tournament starts midweek with Paton, Fonda, Kamrapy and Pye named in the lineup.
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Havelock
Mallard
Lou
Plover
Curlew
Edward Garlock
Wother Iten
Paton
Fonda
Kamrapy
Pye
Plover School Notes On Fifth to Eighth Grade Activities
Fifth and sixth grades start a spelling contest with a prize for the top average. Students earning 90 percent or higher: Joann Hor Joyce Mereth Donald Roush Nellie Wilk. No tardies include Laurence Henderson Gene Forey Anna Simonson Vis Young and Johnnie Bush. Fourth through eighth grades list high performers and absences. Several students moved districts or were dropped from programs. First through second grades report new mak ers and new books, with reading of Raggedy Ann and drawing activities.
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Schonl
Joann Hor
Joyce Mereth
Donald Roush
Nellie Wilk
Laurence Henderson
Gene Forey
Anna Simonson
Vis Young
Johnnie Bush
Joellie Wilren
Domnall Ragsh
Viey Young
Royer Meredith
Roeny
Darlene Parett
Vera Jai
Darlene
David Mela
Eddie Hubbell
Dick Fisher
Dew Beneke
Clifford Nicol
Enleen Bnderson
Mary Eden Jackson
Donald Jolliffe
Tavelock
Wayy Henderson
Dorothy Mekin
Orvilg Nivol
Walter Jackson
Catherine Bueler
Altice Grove
LaVon Theathmas
Keith Porenan
Betty Sharp
Yhebondcliffe
Vphyni
Maren Dovauld
Dorothy Hoffes
Dorothy DuBois
Jay Amd
Denny Strong
Cornelia Stearns
Ragger Ann
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes Rev Walter Rothwell Pastor
Church notes indicate Sunday services and Sunday School times. Willing Workers plan a doughnut fry at 2 30 p m and an Anna meeting at 1 0? The annual meeting is set for Tuesday March 25 at 7 20 p m. Be on time and bring reports. Beatrice McFadden visited over the weekend. The McFadden and Henderson families traveled to Cirunder Sunday to visit relatives.
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N. J. Mearer
Albert Pavik
John Pavik
Fort Dodge
George Fokken
Peter Ulrich
Gilmore
G. A. Parradee
J. L. Johnson
F. Broadwell
Amber
Eddie Fokken
May Butler
Catherine Butler
Clarence Whacter
Louis Parradee
Geo
Charles Melndzen
Cylinder
Pat Wood
Rolfe
Rutgers
Henry Thompson
Rolfe Ha
A. L. Firkins
Thompson
Dex Moines
B. O. Jeffries
Swea City
Mac
Pollock
WloRbHesrt
Aco
Re. Jeffries
Mo Jeryries
J. F. Buener
Plano
J. EL. Gembler
A. W. Hes
Ffouck
Miyv
Gembler
Myr
Oscar Yoenut
Houck
Adne
Preward Pollock
Tandy
Phos
Bone
Telley
Beatrice
Gilare
Millicent Keppelshemmer
Ida Fisher
Havelock
Howard Garlock
Collendai High
Curkes
Vivian Lathrop
Ploem Hasheen
Tay
Miner
Pune
Plover
Kamar
Poeton
Anna
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Fred Forsythe
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Harry Grove Jr
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Navy
Jas, Henderson
A. Heathman
Raymond Henderson
Harry Junkman
Manson
Harris Knisely
Imogene
Clyde Maulsby
Wayne Hendricks
W. HH. Hendricks
Edward Lehnus
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Ho W. Lampe
Albert Ci
Casey Heathman
Britt
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Peaneys
Therm
Joe
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Minty Yuet
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Ngota
Permary
Popuhar
Thanardag
Uht
Martaye Oy Flebte
Merrein Sroate
Meredith Mion
Feruerhs
ASW
Neos Place
Charles Meladzen
Cytindeay
Eddie Kokken
S P Grove
Martine
Jack Hoffert
Ernest Dokken
Mars Jailiffe
Terase
Maver
Morenci
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J. T. Falioek
Bow
Deedees
Kenneth Foc
Swern
Be Poundstone
Prinsy
Henry Ze
Allman
Brantig
Gerald Ko
Hackell
Bole
Hotel Holding
Raymond Millenberger
Fred
Weir
Petey
Nels Peterson Ty Pac
Bend
Horeman
Johnson
Plover Presbyterian Church
Walter Rothwell
Beatrice McFadden
Freshmore
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