Ye Old Fiddlers Contest Delights Wumboldt Crowd
An old time fiddlers contest in Wumboldt Iowa drew a packed opera house audience. Prizes went to top fiddlers and players in eight entries including R P Wilcox for best all around fiddler and W W Thompson for best Arkansas Traveler style. A.G. Peterson earned a prize for Soul for My Babe, others won for unique tricks and instruments. Local judges praised Swiss descent artist Charles Kurth and youth Anson Baker for fiddle talents.
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Wumboldt
Opera House
Mickey In
Arkansas Traveler
Fisher
R. P. Wilcox
Courkey
W.W. W. Thompson
A.G. Peterson
Wonsa
Brne Bellows
Wilcog
Oway
Charles Kurth
J. R. Gusey
Paul Lino
Anson Baker
Dale Morgan
Judge Coyle
Winged Wings at Strand Theatre Highlights Moth Costume
The Winged Wings segment at the Strand features Bebe Daniels and Conrad Nagel in the moth costume praised by artists as one of the most beautiful ever designed. The costume includes 47 words of georgette and yards of ostrich and silver cord, enhancing Daniels in The Aford Dance. Also at Waterloo Theatre Lightnin at Waterloo runs Sept 23 and 24 with John Galden’s troupe led by Thomas Jefferson and Besule Bacon in a large comedy setup. The Seventh Guest at Waterloo, by the Gordinier Players, premieres with a witty courtroom feel.
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Paramount
Strand
Bebe Daniels
Conrad Nagel
Miss Daniels
Georgette
Strand Theatre
Lightain
Lightnin
Waterloo Theatre
John Galden
Thomas Jeerson
Joseph Jefferson
Bill Jones
Bes
Ule Bacon
Wrankacon
Gaiety Theatre
New York
Margaret Davis
Edehtnin
The Gordinier Players Stage a Mystery and More
The Gordinier Players present a mystery play with strong laughs and tears at a bright production. Sequel titles include Three Live Ghosts and Whats Wrong With the Women as Rialto and Palace theatres showcase modern drama and acclaimed performances.
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Gordinier Players
Gardinier Players
Waterloo Theatre
Ninety and Nine at Plaza theatre thrills with forest fire mayhem
The article notes special production by Joft a stone unturned for The Ninety and Nine at the Plaza theatre. Forest fire scenes feature deer rabbits foxes and other wildlife fleeing to safety while photographer Smith braved danger during filming, emphasizing danger and human interest.
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Plaza Theatre
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