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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1940

Page

10

Leap Year Lady Chapter XXII Surprises Smoky and Tex

Smoky reenters life with Mrs Hetrick amid grief over Dayne and Austin, while Tex lies in hospital. Smoky faces marriage regrets, financial worries, and a path of duty. A mysterious midnight caller brings a cryptic lead as the saga continues Tomorrow.

RS. Hetrick Smoky Dayne Mrs. Hetrick Tex St. Agnes' Hospital Karlie Clancy Shamrock Mr. Hill

Theaters Update On Paramount And Strand Lineups

At Paramount Errol Flynn Miriam Hopkins Randolph Scott and Humphrey Bogart star in Virginia City. Towa features The House of Seven Gables with Margaret Lindsay and Vincent Price and Black Friday with Boris Karloff Bela Lugosi. State presents Of Mice and Men with Burgess Meredith Betty Field Lon Chaney Jr and Double Alibi with Wayne Morris and Margaret Lindsay. Palace shows Wayne Morris in Kid From Kokomo with Jane Withers and Ritz Brothers in Pack Up Your Troubles. Rialto features Richard Arlen in Secret Valley and William Boyd in In OldMonico. Strand showcases Olivia de Havilland and George Brent in Wings of the Navy and Ambush with Gladys Swarthout and Lloyd Nolan.

Paramount Errol Flynn Miriam Hopkins Randolph Scott Humphrey Bogart Virginia City TOWA Margaret Lindsay Vincent Price Boris Karloff Bela LuBosi Burgess Meredith Betty Field Lon Chaney, Jr Wayne Morris Palace Kokomo Jane Withers Ritz Brothers Rialto Richard Arlen William Boyd Strand Olivia de Havilland George Brent Wings of the Navy Gladys Swarthout Lloyd Nolan

Allies consider seizing Danish merchant fleet

Washington sources say the Allies are weighing the seizure of the Danish merchant marine fleet totaling 705 ships and 1,175,000 tons. The report notes the plan discussed Friday night by British embassy officials as part of wartime measures.

Washington

How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On $10 a Week

Menu and recipes from Meta Given plan the daily meals for a family of five two adults and three children on a ten dollar weekly budget. It covers a meat pie using inexpensive beef, creamed vegetables, spinach dishes, toast, desserts, and breakfasts with prices around 1.45 per day. The plan emphasizes balanced nutrition, simple pastry techniques, and affordable staples like beef, spinach, tomatoes, bread, and milk.

the Gazette Meta Given Miss Given

Dean Gilkey To Address Cornell Students Monday

Dr. Charles W. Gilkey, dean of the University of Chicago chapel, will speak to Cornell students Monday morning during an extended chapel service. He holds Harvard A.B. and A.M., Union Theological B.D., studied in Berlin and Manchester 1908 to 1910, and authored books on faith and modern religious thought. He is also scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. Monday in Armstrong Hall of Fine Arts.

Mount Vernon Charles W. Gilkey University of Chicago Cornell Gilkey Harvard Union Theological Seminary Berlin Marburg England Jesus Armstrong Hall of Fine Arts

Seven Gables screen film at Iowa theater

The Iowa theater screens a film adaptation of The House of Seven Gables with replica Salem settings and 1828 to 1848 atmosphere. Cast includes Margaret Lindsay, Vincent Price, Gilbert Emery, Warren, George Sanders, Dick Foran, Nan Grey, and Bela Lugosi in a double feature with Black Friday.

Iowa Nathaniel Hawthorne Salem Magss House of Seven Gables Margaret Lindsay Vincent Price Miss Lindsay Hepzibah Clifford Pyncheon Price Gilbert Emery Clifford Jeffrey George Sanders Pyncheon Matthew Maule Dick Foran Nan Grey Boris Karloff Ernest Lovae

Mind insights on social behavior from Albert Edward Wiggam

A condensed excerpt from Albert Edward Wiggam discussing how science informs morals and social rights, with Q A on what annoys women and men on first dates, parental behavior harm, and adults seeking responsibility. It cites studies by mothers and child psychologists and an industrial psychologist J David Houser.

Albert Edward Wiggam J. David Houser

Hollywood Talk Sparks Romantic Rumors and Casting Chatter

Hollywood gossip runs from Ann Sheridan and George Brent to Brenda Marshall co starring at Warners. Rumors deny Constance Bennett pairing with an Irish star while Beant Hecht and George Jessel deals fade as Gabriel Pascal couriers Douglas Fairbanks Jr. for Major Barbara.

Ollywood INS Ann Sheriden George Brent George Palm Springs Brenda Marshall Warners Constance Bennett Zach Carmine Hollywood New York Ben Hecht George Jessel Avor LaGuardia England Gabriel Pascal George Bernard Shaw Douglas Fairbanks Jr Barbara Doug Pana Hfet

Wilson High Girls In Personality Course

Wilson High School wraps a four week personality course led by dean Aliss Henrietta Frank with 150 senior girls organizing topics speakers and forums. Guests included tenth and eleventh graders. Topics covered clothes religion beauty business wear secretary qualifications and travel experiences during noon meetings.

Aliss Henrietta Frank Strl Wuitton High School

Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa in 1940

A sheriff sale notice declares a real estate seizure in Linn County Iowa following a March 1940 judgment. The property is described as Northeastern for Lot 13 Block One Bever Park Addition Cedar Rapids. The sale is set for April 23 at 10:30 AM in front of the Cedar Rapids Court House. James H Smith, Sheriff, Cedar Rapids.

Distreet Court of Linn Innanog Iowa Mura Nelyt Bever Park Cedar Rapids Oua Sil Court House Tana James H Smith Sherif Linn Rov Radebatch Fisher

Virginia City film premiere chaos at Nevada town

Report on the 15 robust HOSSOPRY Virginia City premiere tempers erupting in Virginia City Nevada as Hillwood stars Flynn and Hopkins were guarded from a crowd. Police quell a scuffle before the screening while gossip swirls about the film and its stars.

Virginia City Flynn Anneay Stout T.ze Vairginia City Miriam Hopkins Ada Silhouiette Ars Grerce Paramount Norway

Acquitted In State Payroll Politics Case In Harrisburg

In Harrisburg a jury acquitted eight defendants on charges related to using state payroll funds for political purposes. The case, tied to the 1986 gubernatorial campaign, involved Democratic officials and county workers, with leaders including David L Law and Ralph V Baskore among those named. The trial followed a lengthy grand jury investigation.

Harrisburg David L Law Frerce Ralph V. Baskore Ge Genarge H. Earle Prwins Campagn

Birmingham Terms Spangler Reelection Victory For Hoover

Des Moines AP wires describe Birmingham figures claiming Spangler reelection support as Hoover victory edges in a turbulent political climate. The cryptic OCR text mentions money, Wall Street, and embattled factions, with scattered phrases about leaders and maneuvers shaping the outcome.

Birmingham Hoover Des Moines Bemingham Snangzle Herher Homer Wall Street

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