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Uptown Theatre, Part II

The following information is from Ed Comber’s MAKING HISTORY column published in the Linn County Leader. The Uptown saw an increase in importance through the 1940s and into the 1960s, when changes in movie-goers habits began to change. 1940s Era World War II had just started when Glen Dickinson’s partner, H. J. Griffith bought him […]

Marian Ainslee, Hollywood Royalty

This article can be found on the Linn County Leader site as well. Marian Ainslee, Hollywood Royalty There is Hollywood royalty from Marceline. No. I’m not talking about Walt Disney. This person was born in Marceline and had a career in movies long before Walt, but they may have known each other. Her name was […]

Mary Alice Hill, A Pioneer in Women’s Sports, PART I

This article can be found on the Linn County Leader site as well. MARY ALICE HILL, A Pioneer in Women’s Sports Generally, I write about inanimate objects and dead people. This column is different. It is about a woman who is alive and who I greatly admire and respect. Her name is Mary Alice Hill. […]