Ames social notes drift with visits and travels
Miz Edith Cole plans return to Ames after two weeks with sister Mrs Clarence Ford. Local families attend Grand Commandery Knights Templar event in Temple Park. Cabal of visits includes Hopley herd sale, Lake Mills reunion with about 250 people, and trips to Chicago World’s Fair. Numerous residents travel, host relatives, or attend events locally and in Des Moines Minnesota and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miz
Edith Cole
Ames
Clarence Ford
How I Broke Into The Movies 27
A reminiscence of a screen career starting from a haphazard beginning. The author recalls early acting in childhood, a chance studio visit at fifteen, and quick moves to stock work and notable studios. He details contracts, pay, and roles, plus the transition to major studios and later projects shaping a lifelong acting path.
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Key West
Fla
Porto Riey
Indy
Chiessur
Assanay
Charlie Chaplin
Essanay
Charlie
George Ade
Elvira Farina
California
Los Angeles
Mack Sennett
Keystone
Universal
Sennett
Bobby Vernon
Teetiine Ao
Uimted
Sadie ‘Thompson
Ap. Paulxeueot
Birthday Celebrations Rise at Riverside Event
A Sunday birthday gathering at Riverside celebrated Harts Moos, Lee Eveleth Kenmir, Mrs Tom Thornburg, Mrs Elmer Reeers, Moa Michael and family, and Lawrence Sargent with friends and relatives joining in the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harts Moos
Lee Eveleth Kenmir
Riverside
Tom Thornburg
Elmer Reeers
Moa Michael
Lawrence Sargent
Local Families Gather for Event Amid Festive Wishes
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eveleth and Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Clark join Merle Galvin and Merlin Clark for a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Eveleth
Ivo Clark
Merle Galvin
Merlin Clark
Service Star Legion Picnic at Riverside Park
The Service Star Legion will hold a picnic and meeting Thursday afternoon at Riverside park. A business meeting starts at four o clock, followed by a picnic supper at six. Members should bring sandwiches and a covered dish plus their own place settings for themselves and families. Special guests are the families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion
Riverside Park
Beacons City Pleasing Stop in Oak Grove Camp
En route from Washington to Beacon City I visit Matteson and tour a camp run like a world’s fair town. The facility uses clean cabins with inner spring mattresses, staffed by college students and Y M C A workers, offering home comforts without tents or smoky stoves.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Dad
Beacon City
Illinois Central
Matteson
I. C
Beacon Cit
Grinnell
Y. M
Iowa
Beacon City Sanitary, Dining and Cabins Described
The guide details Beacon City facilities including two windows per cabin with four shutters, screened doors and windows, central sanitary units with showers and toilets, hot water, scrubbed concrete floors, and a modern disposal plant. Lunch was wholesome and ample. Entertainment options include talks, guided tours, and children’s supervision. The fair opens at 11 a.m. daily. a nurse runs first aid, and reservations are essential due to crowding. Cabins are expanding as attendance grows. Six days cost 34.95 per person, three days 19.95, covering meals, recreation, transport, and most services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon City
Kirt Seeks Facts On Wallingford Election Controversy
The Enterprise prints a candid defense of Kirt’s claim to truth about Wallingford voting disputes. Chris Larson and the speaker sought county attorney guidance after allegations that J O Kasa would not resign from the election board. The AG advised a candidate should not serve, but replacements could not be found despite two weeks of effort.
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Enterprise
Kirt
Minnesota
Wilingford
Wallingford
J. O. Kasa
Net
Election Board
Attorney General
Estherville
Chris Larson
Larson
Baseball race and Johnson to coach Indians
Baseball fans witness a tight NL race with shifting leads while the AL sees the Yankees maintaining a fragile advantage. Walter Johnson is set to manage the Cleveland Indians, drawing best wishes even from rivals. In tennis, Davis Cup matches pair Australia against Japan and England against Czecho-Slovakia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Cleveland Indians
Johnson
Australia
Japan
England
Ping pong finals and US sports in a rapid-fire recap
The piece notes Australia likely to meet England in a semi and the US in the final, praises James Jacobson as a teen ping pong national champion, mentions a riot after a girls basketball win over Canada, Johnny Farrell entering the British Open, New York golf tournaments, a dramatic Yankees rally against the White Sox, a Chicago World’s Fair memory, and Cordell Hull’s tariff stance.
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Australa
England
Australia
United States
Heleno Immer
Rig
France
James Jacobson
New York University
Johnny Farrell
J. Andrew's
Scotland
New York
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Yankees
Card of Thanks from H N Jensen Patient
H N Jensen thanks friends for flowers cards and visits while recovering from hernia operation at Coleman Hospital His condition is rapidly improving and he expects to return home soon.
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H.N. Jensen
Coleman Hospital
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G. A. Nichols
Grand Commandery Knights Templar of
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Mrs
Cecil Rainey
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James Rainey
John Greig
Alantic
Goldspur
Emich Twite
Martinson
Lake Mills
E. T. Anderson
Wellcome
Michael Berhow
Jas, Riester
Chas. Coon
Tuer
Coon
Geo. Lyon
Wis
Salt Lake Citr
Virgins
Maria
Jennie Pingrey
Sterburn
Lucy Pingrey
Sherburn
Herbert Webster
Montgomery Ward Company
Des Moines
Mrs. T. Webster
John Montgomery
Sioux Falls
Ruby Heneman
Lenore
Dorothy Klopp
John Torrens
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Emmetsburg
Byrd Amdahl
Graettinger
Geo. Amdahl
Florence Jackson
Fae Albertson
Swea City
Keith Albertson
W. H. Dickinson
Lawrence
Hendricks, Minn
Mr. Dickinson
Frederick Nissen
Fort Dodge
Frank O'Keefe
F. E. Blunt of
Ruthven
R. E. Gardinier
Doris Diltz
Iowa Falls
Helen Slocum
Elmer Osberg
Shirley
Zella Smith
Reuben Deering
Dunnell
Alfred Burrill
Mrs. Zella Smith
Gowrie
Carl Dennison
Hampton
L. J. Calvin
Bessie Hollenbeck
Sundsys
Ernett Beck
Daugner
Herry George
Bpeneer
Elsi Fron
Sprungticic
Allerlool
sInene
Myr
Mero Bee
Livyero
Davies
Margaret Ciarhaurita
Lulu
Heise Sunees
Air
Joe
Vane
Attentia
Oscar Bye
Marion
J. B. Wilen
Pauline
Woo
Jeff
Ione Cramer
Northwestern Hospital
J. H. Cramer
Marie Cramer
Gloria Swanson
Tion Pictures
Beeelee
Richard King
Mrs. Littell
Harry Littell
Noble Grands Association
L. L. Jones
Florence Norby
G. E. Tomhave
Chas, Anderson
H. M. Ireland
E. J. Schryver
Chas. Rosenberger
Chris
Miss Gordonier
Marian Gordonier
Vivian Tomlinson
Ft. Dodge
Betty Merron
Jean Parsons
Evelyn Nathansen
Jane MecKerral
Arlene Lakwn
Madgs Crone
Kathleen Vedder
Doris Dilty
Miss Tomlinson
C. FE. Ingwall
Ingwall
Ole Norris
Martin Norris
Chris Norris
Carl Christensen
Dave Ingvall
Alden Webber
Norman Ingvall
Roy Smith
E. A. Ingvall
Art Sifrit
Sylvia Christensen
Fern Thoreson
Upjohn
Fond du Lac
Ladies’ Guild of
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Spencer
Deering
Minn
Rachel Johnson
Vera
Zelma Munden
Merle Badgeley
G. T. Tostenson
EB. W. Beck
Grant Bloom
Homer Dunham
Groth
Gram
Carl
Mranson
Tuell
Briday Atver
Dutaves
Orleans
J. Hansen
Mra. FR. Jelke
Dewel
By Donald P. Dewel
Elwaye
Kirkwood
Bath
By J. O. Kasa
Hugh 8. Johnson
Commerce
Washington
Zeanna Ali
Alexandria
Egypt
Canada
Edmonton
Durant, Oklo
Cordell ‘Hull
Denver
Snyder Drug
Ceylon Minn
Snyder Drug Store
Denver Serum Company
Gary
Estherville, Iowa
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