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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1939

Page

2

Cedar Rapids Symphony to perform at Memorial Coliseum Wednesday

The Cedar Rapids Symphony presents its fourth free concert of the season at the Memorial Coliseum Wednesday at 8 15 p m Featuring cellist Alan Richardson the program opens with Weber s Euryanthe overture then Beethoven s Eroica first performed movements three and four Scherzo and Finale Saint Saens A Minor concerto follows with Richardson and the orchestra The second half includes works by Lindow Borodin and the Prince Igor ballet music concluding the program

Cedar Rapids Weber Richardson Saint-Saens Lindow Borodin Lindo

Your Garden and Your Dog Destroys Spring Plots

A country garden piece advises dog owners to protect flower beds with chicken wire to prevent digging and bone meal attracting dogs. It suggests fencing the garden and even a border fence to maintain neighborly peace and a thriving garden.

Puzzle Grid Referencing Biblical Clues and Directions

A dense word puzzle lists biblical terms and geographic hints with clues such as Eve's mate and the race father, a vertical set of measures and nouns, and scattered definitions like Venus, coral island, and silk from a worm.

Eve

Hollywood Stars Ditch Fans in Preview Brouhaha

Industry concerns rise as two top stars slip out to dodge autograph hounds. The piece argues fan interest fuels cinema profits and warns scorning crowds may hurt the business. It notes Lady Grace Moore, Fred Mac Murray, Hester Morris and Paulette Goddard items on set and in public.

Ollywood Hollywood

Questioning moral weight of honest career feedback

The text argues for frank job feedback to prevent waste and heartache, noting tests can predict earnings and suitability. It suggests counselors should also advise on alternative jobs, while highlighting early female club formation for public action and personal decision making to strengthen temperament.

Theaters Listings Show Big Names in Current Releases

Paramount presents Let Freedom Ring featuring Nelson Eddy Virginia Bruce Victor McLaglen Lionel Barrymore and Edward Arnold plus The Mystery of the White Room with Bruce Cabot and Helen Mack. Iowa shows Three Smart Girls Grow Up with Deanna Durbin Nan Grey Helen Parrish. The Saint Strikes Back with George Sanders Wendy Barrie. Oklahoma Kid features James Cagney Humphrey Bogart Rosemary Lane and Risky Business with George Murphy Dorothea Kent. Palace debuts Stablemates with Mickey Rooney Wallace Beery and The Mad Miss Manton with Barbara Stanwyck Henry Fonda. Rialto offers Prison Farm with Shirley Ross Lloyd Nolan and Bob Baker in Black Bandit.

Paramount Nelson Eddy Virginia Bruce Victor McLaglen Lionel Barrymore Edward Arnold White Room Bruce Cabot Helen Mack Iowa Deanna Durbin Nan Grey Helen Parrish George Sanders Wendy Barrie James Cagney Humphrey Bogart Rosemary Lane George Murphy Dorothea Kent Palace

Executrices Named for Linn County Estate

Notice states that Veritas Westa and Mamie Yandik are appointed executrices of Josephine Mek late of Linn County Iowa. Creditors must present claims promptly and debts to be paid to the executrices with authentication filed in Linn County Clerk’s office. attorney W C Boland listed.

Iowa Tins County Josephine Mek Linn County Dis- Veritas Westa Mamie Yandik

Paramount Tests Dress Then Hits On Black And White

Paramount spent about two thousand dollars testing more than a dozen gowns before selecting a black and white crepe creation. Paulette’s dress could be duplicated in ready to wear for about fifteen dollars. Lupe Velez gives a humorous interview line about luck when she stays quiet briefly.

Paramount Fred MacMurray Studio Labor Gang Louis Hayward Tyrone Power Hollywood Ventura Boulevard Paulette

Post Office Department Dispatches 16 Million Mail Items in 1938

In 1938 the post office department distributed more than 16 million pieces of mail nationwide. The figure highlights extensive communications activity during the year and reflects the department’s broad mail service reach.

Post Office Department

Appointment of Executor Gustave L Behlke Estate

Notice is hereby given on April 10 1939 that Chas L Benesh is executor of the Gustave L Behlke estate of Linn County Iowa deceased. All indebted parties must pay promptly. Claims against the estate should be filed with the Linn County District Court Clerk authenticated. Bordewick and Powell Attorneys.

Blin Pe Inn Gaunt Gustave L. Behlke Gust L. Behlke Linn County Down Iowa Chas. L. Benesh

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