Cafe Society Sparkles at Town Theater In Review
A sparkling entertainment that plays to a slow Midwest crowd. Madeleine Carroll stars as a nightclub spoiled child whose life shifts after marriage to a newspaper man, aided by Fred MacMurray and Grandpop. Jimmie Stewart and MacMurray bring good-hearted charm while Shirley Ross provides a moanin number. The program also features The Flying Irishman and a Walt Disney cartoon The Ugly Duckling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cafe Society
Madeleine Carroll
Fred McMurray
MacMurray
Jimmie Stewart
Shirley Ross
Mr. Corrigan
Mississippi
Miss Manners Advice Column Snubs and Wedding Plans
A reader recounts friendship slights from Barbara toward Sadie and asks Miss Manners about handling envy and attention. Another letter thanks Miss Manners for advising a girl to choose a suitor, with plans to marry after finishing school. Dolph confirms engagement and asks for future guidance.
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Miss Manners
Dolph
Jitterbug Trouble Dear Miss Manners
A reader asks how to handle a jitterbug partner making them conspicuous in public. The guidance: tell him gently that his playful behavior is drawing laughs and that fun should not become ridicule.
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Miss Manners
Jess
Theaters Show Busy Schedule With Stars In May
Iowa listings include Cafe Society with Madeleine Carroll Fred MacMurray and Shirley Ross and The Flying Irishman with Douglas Corrigan Paul Kelly at Paramount Claudette Colbert Don Ameche and John Barrymore in Midnight. State features Shirley Temple Richard Greene Anita Louise in The Little Princess Hugh Herbert Joy Hodges in The Family Next Door. Rialto offers The Devil's Party Victor McLaglen Beatrice Roberts and Empty Holsters Dick Foran. Palace screens Time Out for Murder Gloria Stuart Michael Whalen and Lord Jeff Freddie Bartholomew Mickey Rooney. Strand presents Sky Giant Richard Dix Chester Morris Joan Fontaine and Renegade Ranger with George OBrien.
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Iowa
Cafe Society
Madeleine Carroll
Fred MacMurray
Shirley Ross
Douglas Corrigan
Paul Kelly
Paramount
Claudette Colbert
Don Ameche
John Barrymore
State
Shirley Temple
Richard Greene
Anita Louise
Hugh Herbert
Joy Hodges
Rialto
Victor McLaglen
Beatrice Roberts
Dick Foran
Palace
Gloria Stuart
Michael Whalen
Lord Jeff
Freddie Bartholomew
Mickey Rooney
Strand
Richard Dix
Chester Morris
Joan Fontaine
George O’brien
Edgar A Guest The Poet of the People SPRING THOUGHT
The poem evokes spring renewal as birds return and rain softens, bringing green gardens and clean doorsteps. It frames nature as God’s promise of new life, urging readers to view renewal in the year’s first blooms.
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Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
Always Another Spring
Anne Ashton endures an engagement that never felt right while David Sherman pursues wealth and status. Gil Tracy, rich and ambitious, tries to win Anne away as guilt and secrets unravel. Anne finds a new purpose when Miss Tracy offers a fresh start in Arizona, hinting at a hopeful future.
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David Sherman
Anne Ashton
Anne
David
Gil Tracy
Gil
Camilla Payne
Jen
Ashton
Edward Ashton Perkins
Camilla
Vicky
Miss Tracy
Miss Ashton
Tracy
Giles
Barbara Tracy
Arizona
Oakdale
Municipal Civil Service Exam Notice for Police Captain
Official notice announces an examination for the Police Department Captain position. Eligible civil service employees below Captain rank may apply, with applications due by 5 pm April 14, 1939. The exam is set for 7:30 pm at McKinley High School, signed by Edward Lowe, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Dhen School
Edw E. Lowe
Civil Service Commission
Midnight Gay and Entertaining Comedy at Paris
Claudette Colbert stars in a whimsical comedy as a third class arrival in Paris with a gold dress and bright aims. Don Ameche as a taxi driver falls for her, leading to a musical refuge and a farcical climax at a weekend party with identities and deceptions. Abe Lyman provides the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudette Colbert
Paris
Miss
Areche
Amour
Claudette
John Barrmore
Mary Astor
Francis Lederer
Elaine Barrie
Ameche
Muss Colbert
Colbert- Barrymore
Abe Lyman
Paramount News
Let us explore your mind by Aldert Edward Wiggam
A short excerpt from a 1939 piece discussing views on science and morality and personal rights. It covers whether letters belong to the writer, marital class implications, and loneliness versus solitude as a cure, citing sociologist J K Folsom and general psychology ideas.
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Aldert
Edward Wiggam
J K. Folsom
Notice of Administrator Appointment With Will Annexed
The undersigned on March 31 1939 was appointed and qualified as Administrator with Will Annexed of the estate of Yda B Tipp deceased of Linn County Town. All indebted parties should pay promptly and those with claims must present them to the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court through Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids. Carl Hendrickson Attorney.
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Linn County
Yda B Tipp
Towa
Towa District Court
Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Will
Carl Hendrickson
From Secretaries to Stars in Hollywood Ladys Luck
Hollywood tales contrast Mary Healy and Mary Martin as they pursue stardom. Healy rose from a New Orleans secretary to a Twentieth Century Fox second lead after a chance encounter. Martin toiled in New York and Hollywood, battling to be heard by producers who initially ignored her.
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Ollywood
Lady Luck
Hollywood
Mary Healy
Bilary Martin Beth
Twentieth Century- Fox
Ivan Kahn
New Orleans
Mary
Mary Martin
Hollywwoo
New York
Hollywend
10-20-30 Years Ago in the Gazette Highlights
Local clippings recall Vera Mae Hovland’s fractured shoulder after a terrace fall, Nellie E Joslyn’s fractured leg from a shipping mishap, and John T Liddle’s return from travels in the Middle East and Europe. Edward Sahinda Jr departs for Amherst then New York City for a Europe tour. Howard Hall heads to France as paymaster guard of millions for the Army. Eleanor Pahorsky resigns as inspector General in Washington and returns home. Anna Morris departs for Oklahoma City. The Wolf headlines Greene’s Opera House, Henry Ristine heads to Granville to manage a summer stock farm, Atherton Clark visits from Iowa City, and Bess Beale leaves for research at Iowa City State University.
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Vera Mae Hovland
Ralph Hovland
Nellie E Joslyn
John T Liddle
Egypt
Palestine
Syria
Italy
Edward “S Sahinda, Jr
Amherst
New York City
Europe
Howard Hall
Cedar Rapids State House
France
Sams
Department of the Army
Eleanor Pahorsky
W. J Poworsky
Washington, D C
Anna Morris
Edward Kopecky
Morris
Oklahoma City
the Wolf
Greene's
Opera House
Henry Ristine
Granville
Atherton
Clark
State University
Iowa City
Miss Bess Beale
Wallace Plans to Sell Cotton to Dictators Faces Senate Hurdles
The piece describes Henry Wallace pursuing a controversial cotton export subsidy linked to selling cotton to foreign powers. It notes opposition in Congress, potential use of unexpended surplus funds, and possible legal wrangling with Attorney General Frank Murphy. It highlights risks to taxpayers and a looming battle over the subsidy plan.
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Henry Wallace
Agriculture
Frank Murphy
Wallace
Agriculture Department
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Murphy
Wheat Toa Hitler and the German Wheat Trade Scandal
The article reports on contraband wheat sales to Germany via FSCC subsidies, noting 6900 bushels on the Donau and 360,000 bushels sold to Germany by March 23. It highlights U S policy tensions as Wallace and Hu clash over trade with dictators and lists related political shifts and inquiries in Washington.
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FSCC
Wallace
Hitler
Europe
Britain
Micarxen*hiu
Hull
Germany
Canau
Portland
Bremen
FST
Tom F
Crain
Donau
Cish
Hus
Hui Pel
State Department
Cr.s.s
SS Donau
American Agen
Drop 45 500 From WPA By Law Barring Aliens
Washington reports that 45 500 persons could be dropped from WPA roles under a new law barring aliens from federal programs. Officials say the measure targets eligibility for future employment or projects and would affect those who lack proper status documents.
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Washington
Fragmented Notice About Local Sale and Vendors
A damaged OCR fragment references a local sale and vendors. It is unclear but indicates a public action and involved officials. Further readable details are not present in the extracted text.
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Mary Manners
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Barbara
Sadie
Spring
Williams
Adelaide Humphrie
Ynu
Jimmie Fidler
Hollis Woods
Hoot Gibson
Sally Bnllers
Filmville
Shen Lon Chaney
Los Angeles
Mary Lewis
Aale
Alec Francis
Marilyn Miller
Gagsters
Cocoanut Grove
al Capone
Winnie Lichtner
Leslie Howard
Marjorie Weaver
Mary Todd
Lincoln
Marjorie
Lupe Velez
Lupe
RKO
Herons
Tyrone Power
Hope
Capvrisht
THE
Temple
Ie An
Moge Nirsirt
Ruth Bonnelly
Wreeral Petece
Danceland
Wonder Ballroom
Roger Graham
Gents
the Plus Tans
Graham Orchestra
Daughters of Isabella
Paul Motton
Ty Kings
Syrd.cate. Inc
Hoover Farm Board
SEC Plan
de Squachieer
Chi Cmanr Cf
Hopkins
Gerson
Jerome Fran
Frank
Wesia
Rennes Fens
Ace
A An Lae Te Bas Renee Me Directed
Od Mitchell
Lel
Bartholomew Rooney
Gieris Stewart
Wichael Whaten
Jurden
Sonja Herie
MY Lucky Star
Singer Theatre Now
Bomeray
Esfe Society
Paul ¥ Sores
Akasrheks Tore
Donald “Mscoek
Egoe Culux
Beko Radio Priore
Puss
Pace
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Hrort
Goa
Snow White
Sky Giant
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