Norma Shearer Stars In Strangers May Kiss at State Theater
Norma Shearer headlines Strangers May Kiss at the State Theater in a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer talkie. The return after six months features her as a glamorous heroine from a best selling Ursula Parrott novel, with Robert Montgomery and Neil Hamilton in lead roles.
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Robert Montgomery
Neil Hamilton
Norma Silefarer
Stave Theater
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Ursula Parrott
Big Money at Fox theater features three noted comedians
Pathe comedy drama Big Money directed by Russell Mack stars Eddie Quillan James Gleason and Robert Armstrong in the lead with Miriam Seegar Dorothy Christy Roberts Gleckler Margaret Livingston Robert Ederson and Charles Sellon in supporting roles. The film promises strong comedy with the trio headlining the cast.
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Pathe
Russell Mack
Fox Theater
Eddie Quillan
James Gleason
Robert Armstrong
Miriam Seegar
Dorothy Christy
Roberts Gleckler
Margaret Livingston
Robert Ederson
Charles Sellon
Wise Bird Builds Hidden Nest High Above In Montana
A Montana fish eagle, seeking safety from threats, selects remote pinnacles to construct a nest. Its young rise within a protected, difficult to reach perch, ensuring the fledgling’s growth away from danger.
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Montana
Masonic Lodges Schedule and Officers Listings
Regular meetings listed for Washington Chapter No pk O BE and Damascus Shrine No 10 W 8 of J with Ma sonic Temple rooms. Edith Pul ver W P Hazel Haven Worthy Scrile and Cyrus Chapter No R ALM hold regular meetings on specified Fridays. Names include Ida McDaniel W M Ernestine Denison secretary J W Enslin HP A W Yard Secretary.
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Washington
BE. S
Ida McDaniel
W. M. Ernestine Denison
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Edith Pulver
W. P
Hazel Haven
Worthy
Cyrus
R. Alm
J. W. Enslin
H P
A. W. Yard
Rail Schedule Fragments Show West Coast and Midwest Trains
A dense list of train numbers times and routes across multiple rail lines shows schedules for Golden State Limited Apache Local Passenger and freight trains. Officials including L Gooplander and J C MeKkay provide agent notices for departures arrivals and restrictions.
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Golden State Limited
Apache
Knowle
J.C. Mekkay
ST. Rm & Porm Rco
Southwest Lim
Vanthornd
Marion county completes road bond sale in Iowa
Marion county treasurer Frank Metcalf announced the final block of county paying bonds totaling 85,000 dollars completes the 1,200,000 dollar bond issue voted. Revenue will fund paving on highway No. 6 near Soville this year, per Prof J E Foster director. Iowa State College summer sessions begin June 16 and July 24. Des Moines notes St Mark's Episcopal Church marked its fiftieth anniversary with St Paul and St Luke churches present.
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Knoxville
Marion County
Frank Metcalf
Soville
J. E. Foster
State College
Des Moines
St Mark's Episcopal Church
St. Paul's
St. Luke’s
Death of A J Joder and attachment in Friburg play case
A J Joder 66, former postmaster at Hudson, died in University hospital Des Moines. A writ of attachment was served on the Friburg passion play company by Irord J Wolf of Fairfield to recover 35700 dollars in salary and booking commissions. Deputy Sheriff O Brien aided in preserving order as the attachment was served Saturday night.
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Iowa City
A. J. Joder
Hudson
University Hospital
Des Moines
Friburg Passion Play Company
Bylfrod J. Wolf
Pairfield
O'Brien
Oast
Rhoades Named General Manager for Des Moines Auto Club
R F. Rhoades signed a contract to become general manager of the Des Moines Auto Club and TowA Auto Association. Since 1926 he led the eastern TowA Auto Club and in 1927 added duties at the Dubuque Auto Club.
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Auto Club
Des Moines
R. FE
Rhoades
Des Moines Auto Club
Towa Auto Association
Towa Auto Club
Dubuque Auto Club
Measles Top Iowa Communicable Diseases in Week
Des Moines reports 115 measles cases in the week ending April 23, with Lee County accounting for 54 and Taylor County for 34. Smallpox follows with 24 in Des Moines County, then scarlet fever 75, chickenpox 74, mumps 21, and whooping cough 20.
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Des Moines
Iowa
D. C. Steelsmith
United States Public Health Service
Lee County
Taylor County
Des Moines County
Eve Specialists Weet Des Moines Meeting Opens
Nearly 300 eye specialists attended the Town State Association of Optometrists three day convention in Des Moines. The first business session opened today with members discussing agenda items and upcoming activities.
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Des Moines
Ames Enrollment Up For Iowa State Summer Session
Ames on April 27 4 P M preparations unfold for Iowa State College as the summer school enrollment is expected to rise with improved programs and enrollment figures anticipated to meet demand.
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Ames
Schooel
Iowa State College
Local Notes From Columbus Junction and Ames Areas
Local brief items include Martha Butler Corvesnordent visiting in Columbus Junction, Harry Jennings and wife hosting in Kansas City, Glenn Avers visiting Geneseo, Henrietta Salmon with the Frank Sellers family in Burling, and Elizabeth Gentzler from Des Moines staying with her parents Gentzler. A professor Spinney at Iowa State College received a patent on parallel carbon ore usable in therapeutic laps and electric furnaces. James Moberly of Clinton and a horse shipment to Houston, Massachusetts are also noted.
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Orn Jennings
Harry Jennings
Kansas City
Glenn Avers
Geneseo, Sh
Henrietta Salmon
Frank Sellers
Burling
Ames
L. BR. Spinney
Iowa State College
C College
Spinney
Luther College to mark 70th anniversary with $70000 gift
Decorah plans announce an anniversary gift of 70000 to Luther College for the Oct 14 commemoration marking 70 years of operation. Alumni and undergraduates and a Decorah chamber of commerce drive aim to raise 1000 per year of the college's existence from city funds.
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Decorah
Luther College
Aluiani
Chamber of Commerce
Accident Ends in Tragedy at Goldfield Farm
Mrs. Marshall Barr, 42, died from shotgun wounds at a farm northwest of Goldfield after the weapon discharged while she carried it into the house. She was alone with her husband when the accident occurred. a physician found her already dead.
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Eaglis Grove
Marshall Barr
Mary Lou Thurston Dreamer on Shore Road
Mary Lou Thurston, a vivacious 15 year old living with her aunt and uncle on Brooklyn's Shore Road, watches an ocean liner and contemplates life and travel while caring for her lively cousin Billy. Her romance with Larry and close friendship with Mary Jo shape a world of books, outings, and domestic acts as she dreams of broader horizons.
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Ary Lou Thurston
Shore Road
Quarantine
Mary Lou
Billy Sanderson
Billy
Marty Lou
King
Pilly Sanderson
Mary Lou Thurston
Brooklyn
Persia
Peru
Afghanistan
India
Fingland
Mary Joy
Tweed Ring
Clara
Howard Sanderson
Mary Jou
Third Avenue
Sanderson
Daily Star reporter and Mary Lou meet amid a murder hunt
Larry Mitchell, a 26 year old reporter, visits Mary Lou at a bench to chase a murder story. He asks her why she is there, while she responds with mock severity but warmth. She had snown Larry for three of the five years she had.
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Mary Lou
Billy God
Billy
Punch
Larry Mitchell
Daily Star
Larry
Local Notes and Community Updates from Columbus City Area
A collection of local items reports a deceased former resident of Columbus City, a brother in Wapello, and a widow recovering from injuries. It notes church activities, a farm bureau meeting rescheduled to April 27 due to bad roads, a banquet for Nellie Olander, and a miscellaneous bridal shower. Also mentions a move to Wapello, newborn Jo Ann Gabriel in Cedar Rapids, and local residents visiting kin in Kansas City.
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Columbus City
Frank Roach
Wapello
Chivis Weae
Asco
Alae
G. W. Weber
Philip Palmer
Cedar Rrpids
Priskins
Presbyterian Church
Clifton
Margaret Hawkins
Fugene Lewis
St. Paul v
Barry Coder
Harve Reed
Wethill
Wapelo
Joe Gabriel
Cedar Rapids
Jo-Ann
Gabriel
W. E L. Stump
Kansas City
John Owens
Cotter
Carl Dircky
Concord Township
Soap From Berry Indians of South America
A fragment notes that soap is produced by the Berry Indians of South America using fish and a goayhore plant that grows on a bush.
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South Americca
West Chester items note visits and local movements
Residents and relatives visit in town and nearby areas while farms and businesses shift. Families travel to Albert Lee Minnesota and Washington, others sell stock, lumber, or move homes. local events include a junior college play and Memorial service planning.
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Mr. Jr. C. Ferguson
Coods
D. L
Gilbert of Koola
BP. T
Gladys Edwards
Clifford Reinert
Henry Little
Audrey Jtumble
Washington
Harrie Temple
Wendt
Chester
Pharcadas
Local Notice Teases Wil Presence and Journal Announcements
A brief item notes that Wil will be present and that further announcements will appear in the Journal. The fragment signals upcoming details and confirms attendance without naming dates or venues.
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Wil
Journal
Crawfordsville Notes and Socials Highlight Local Visitations
April 24 Crawfordsville residents share holiday travels and gatherings. Hazel Anwett returns from Veorning Qi while Mrs Porter and others attend state Sunday school convention in Oskaloona. Mare W. Porter of Winterset and Mrs Barr of Moraines Sun join in convention events. Mina McCleary visits home. M C Davidson of Kansas City writes from home. Suiviie Smylie hosts Columbus Junction guest. American Legion and Auxiliary hold a party with a lesson bee. wedding reception for Marvin Davin and bride features games and refreshments. Keokuk dam inspection postponed due to rain.
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Crawfordsville
Hazel Anwett
Veorng
A. W. Porter
Mit
Sprague
Packer
Oskaloona
W. C. Porter
Winterset
Rey
W. G. Barr
Moraines Sun
Mina McCleary
Keetaw
M. C. Davidson
Kansan
Mro
John Smylie
Davidson
Aire
Suiviie
Taylor Smylie
Columbus Junction
Smylie
American Legion
Legion Hall
Burlington to End Passenger Service Sparks Community Protest
The Burlington railroad plans to remove passenger service between Burlington and Washington next Sunday, drawing widespread local concern. Protests push for reconsideration, arguing the cut harms public access and regional business despite claimed non profitability.
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Winfield Beacon
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
Washington
Raul Will Weigd
Washington- Burlington
Legislative inquiry clears state university in Kansas
The legislative investigation of the state university is complete and, while opinions vary, all parties connected express satisfaction. University officials are glad to be cleared of serious charges, Verne Marshal’s charges are proven to satisfaction, and the committee reports show two factions yet overall satisfaction. The situation is likened to the Wicker sham committee’s prohibition as a major puzzle of the era.
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Keota
State University
Verne Marshal
Wickersham
Wesleyan Relay Team At Drake Relays Des Moines
Wesleyan foursome Ken Bradshaw Cecil Cuners Charles McAvoy and Wilbur Bradshaw competed in the Drake Relays at Des Moines over Friday and Saturday. The meet highlighted their sprint and relay events with strong team participation.
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Meavoy
MT. Pleasant
Kenry Bradshaw
Cecil Cuners
Chas McAvoy
Wilbur Bradshaw
Wesleyan
Drake
Des Mone
Pridayy
King George Mourns Faithful Dog Snip as Palace Bond Deepens
The king honors Snip a faithful canine his death deepens a bond with the royal household. Snip will lie in a special casket and receive a funeral as the king recalls their shared moments. The monarch has long enjoyed actors, welcoming Charlie Chaplin to the palace.
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Winfield Beacon
George
Las
Atek
Charli Chaplin
Freshman Gast Wins State Declamatory Honors at West Liberty
Columbus Gazette reports 14 year old Gast of Grandview High School won first place in the state declamatory contest at West Liberty last Friday. He is son of Mr and Mrs R F Gast near Grandview. The piece read was Brotherly Love by Mrs C A Black of Wapello.
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Columbus Gazette
Iissel Gast
Grandview
West Liberty
R. F. Gast
The
Gazette
Gast
Mamie Jayne
Columbus High
Large lemon raised by Mrs. Matt Gingles gains local fame
Mrs. Matt Gingles presented a giant fruit from a six year old tree at the Clarion home Friday. The lemon measures 13 inches around one way and 14 the other, drawing comparisons to unusually large fruit seen in California.
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Richland Clarion
Matt Gingles
Clarion
Richland
California
Florida
Wild Flower Day Observance Delivers Preservation Hope
The Keota Eagle notes Tomorrow April 24 as National Wild Flower Day. It laments loss of wild blooms due to urban expansion and unneeded collecting by crowds, urging national focus on conserving remaining wild flowers and habitats.
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Keota
War on Spring Hat Styles Sweeps Hollywood Reports
Ladies in Winfield are urged to wear hats this spring as Hollywood reports a fashion war over headwear. The piece notes bold, tiny, and indifferent styles as the current trend, promising style options for every taste.
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Winfield Beacon
Dfollywood
Moses and the burning bush reshaped world history
A reflective note suggests Moses would remain unknown beyond Egypt if he had not paused from sea work to encounter the burning bush. The moment, though seen as singular, altered the course of global history.
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Columbus
Moses
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