Ramona Comes to Capitol Theatre Davenport in Technicolor
Ramona stars Loretta Young with Don Ameche and Kent Taylor in a four day engagement at Capitol Theatre Davenport starting Friday. The film depicts Ramona’s romance with Felipe and Alessandro amid California’s frontier troubles, filmed in vivid technicolor. Co feature Hollywood Boulevard with John Halliday as a fallen idol and Marsha Hunt.
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Ramona
Capitol Theatre
Davenport
Selen Huntrickson
California
Loretta Young
Felipe
Alessandro
Senora Moreno
Alessandra
Alassandro
Ridger
Ferrar
Jame Alessandro
Rarcher
Ramon
Hollywood Boulevard
John Halliday
John Blakeford
Pretty Marsha Hunt
Robert Cummings
Frances X. Bushman
Maurice Costello
William Desmond
Hansel and Gretel Opera to Be Staged at Shimer College
The Hansel and Gretel opera will be performed at Shimer College’s Old Campus Theatre on October 2 at 8 o’clock. The American Opera Company singers Marit Matyas Helen Freund Constance Eberhart Ludlow White will join under director Charles Lurney. The piece, though a child’s tale, appeals to adults and showcases Humperdinck’s melodic charm and leitmotifs alongside connections to Wagner and Konigskinder.
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Finees Shomer
Hansel and Grete Oper Co
Old Capus Theatre
American Opera Co
Marit Matyas
Helen Freund
Constance Eberhart
Ludlow White
Charles Lurney
Humperdinck
Wagner
Hansel
Gretel
Konigskinder
Bella Alten
Local Neighbors Gather for Weekend Visits and Repairs
Mr and Mrs Windia Manes hosted visitors from the vicinity including Mr and Mrs Charles Baek and Vivian, with Lewis Rexnen and others at South Park Sunday. Community members, notably Hartey Seu Morihay and Wayre Wilkins, returned home after weekends away. Various families from Chadwick, Carroll, and Lanark enjoyed Sunday gatherings, while local workers like Peter Hanson and Ned Turner attended to factory and farm tasks. Amelia Smith shows improvement after recent illness.
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Charles Baek
Vivian
Lewis Rexnen Iheld
South Park Surlayy
Curt Reachyas
Ates
Hartey Seu Morihay
Wayre Wilkins
Otlows
Wilbus Willams
Aml
John Klitz
Milledgeville, Mo
Sam Klite
Mr. Carroll
Dese Klite
Chadwick
Floyd Klitz
Peter Hanson
Morrison
George Ivey
Springfield
Vernon Rawlins
Ford Dietz
Amelia Smith
Fragmented 19th century local notes on road work and schooling
An unclear, heavily garbled report mentions Chas Lam illness, road work timing, school opening, and plans for local committees to engage in outlet efforts this fall. It references Bow ers corner, Bow ers corner payday, and various placeholders for residents, workers, and trades, with scattered names and incomplete details.
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Ollie
Dr. Merion
Lan Hone
Chas Lam
Dixon
Bowers Corner
Johnston City High School Faces Teacher Shortage
Lester Buford, principal, seeks 12 of 14 teachers as Johnston City High School prepares to open. Applicants fear three year pay delays, diminishing interest in teaching. Many last year’s teachers plan to leave for pay elsewhere, with 1938 delays looming.
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Lester Buford
Johnston City High School
Johnston City
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Loretta Youre
Don Amerche
Simone Simon
Herbert Marshall
Jones
Myron C. Rogers
Illinois
Tach i
John M. Stager
National Bank of Sterling
Sterling Tacy Oam
New
Moline
Sth Ave
Tri-Cities
Etta B. Stiles
Savanna
Hansel and Gretel
Shimer
Windia Manes
Reddard
Pointer Brewing CO
Clinton, Iowa
George Fr
Dolores
Otto
Buford
Supur Aue
Wad
Twatye Ed Sons
Dearies Jike Boys
Gil
Johustur Cis
Lewis
Belge
Illinois State Teachers Association
Ortell’s
2Nd Ave
Rock Island
Colehour Bros. Elevator
Mt. Carroll, Il
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Armstrong
J. H. Shirk
Milledgeville, Illinois
Martin Morris
W.g.riordon
Martin M.bielema
12Th Ave
Fulton
15Th Ave
Tae
Sterling
Opposite State Theatre
Ale S
Elite Smart Shop Hotel
Freeport
Bldg
Dr. West
TA Loo Lake
Powmaan Company
Bowntiell, NL
Plese
Renee
Lee
Sherl Olfer
Yodors Vna
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