Kay Francis Begins Work On Sweet Aloes
Kay Francis starts work on the Jay Mallory play Sweet Aloes at Warner Brothers after finishing White Angel. George Brent co stars with Kay opposite Roland Young. Archie Mayo directs and Casey Robinson scripts. Also noted: William Powell’s upcoming MGM project Espionage and Preston Foster busy with RK0 plans.
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Los Angeles
Kay Francis
Hollywood
Kay
Orient
Jay Mallory
Warner Brothers
George Brent
Roland Young
Archie Mayo
Casey’Robinson
Thalberg Praised By Uncle Carl In Dinner Toast
At a testimonial dinner for Carl Laemmle Sr, Irving Thalberg served as toastmaster. Laemmle credited Thalberg with helping him early on, saying earning money from Thalberg and discovering him would be honor enough for his career in film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Thalberg
Carl Laemmle, Jr
Carl
Irving
Hollywood Romance Sparks Marie Provost Weight Loss
Hollywood gossip notes Marie Provost has shed weight after starting a romance with New York stage actor Richard Purcell. The pair, under contract with Warner Brothers, are she and her friends credit the change to diet and exercise alongside their relationship, making headlines in Tinseltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Marie Provost
Mack Sennett
Marie
Richard Purcell
New York
Warner Brothers
Legion And Auxiliary Resume Programs For Oakdale Patients
The Hanford post of the American Legion and its auxiliary resumed patient programs at Oakdale sanatorium after winter suspension caused by roads and weather. The Thursday night event in the hospital dining room featured Edward Kopp and guests, with performances from Edna K. Die man dance students and local artists, broadcast to all patients via held phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford Post
The
American Legion
Oakdale
Edward Kopp
F. W. Kopp
Cedar Rapids
Legion and
Auxiliary
Kopp
Robert Vlach
Gilbert Martin
Edna K. Dieman
Maxine Darey
Marilyn Morehouse
Lorraine Lee Hinton
Norma Jean
Bud Rissler
D’loris Broussard
June Green
Virginia Greer
Mariam Dieman
Frank Carne
Dempsy Jones
Donald
Dale
William
George Ruffian
Larry Goldberg
Billy Boston
Wilson Say High School
Walter Euken
M. L. Burton
Vincent Kofron
Carl Darey
Ernest Lippert
Arthur Walbrand
Henry Haegg
Frank Stepanek
Births in Mercy Hospital Reported for April 24
Born to Mr and Mrs Mallie of Mount Vernon Iowa a son named Maurice Edmund born April 24 at Mercy hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Maurice Korsmo 1312 Second street SE a son Maurice Edmund born April 24 at Mercy hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Edward McDonald 1357 Hinkley avenue NW a son James Edward born April 24 at Mercy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallie
Mount Vernon
Mercy Hospital
Maurice Korsmo
Second Street
Maurice Edmund
Edward ‘McDonald
Hinkley Avenue
James Edward
Mussolini marks Aprilia founding with plow ceremony near Lake Tana
Italian Army seizes the British zone around Lake Tana and accelerates the Pontine marsh reclamation. Mussolini plows the fur row boundary as Romulus did for Rome, circling a 100 foot diameter site with a motor plow. He lays the town hall cornerstone and notes penalties sealed in a lead pipe. Three new cities Littoira Sabaudia Pontinia rise on reclaimed ground as Aprilia awaits formal inauguration next April 21 on Rome's 2690th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Aprilia
Romulus
Rome
Europe
Pontine Marsh
Navy Plane Crash Kills Two Men Near Will Rogers Ranch
A Navy plane from San Diego crashed in Rustic Canyon on the Will Rogers ranch in Santa Monica, killing pilot Lieutenant Arthur Farrell and a mechanic. The other plane, flown by Lieutenant John B. Pearson, landed safely at Cloverfield after fog and separation.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Rustic Canyon
Will Rogers Ranch
Arthur Farrell
San Diego
John B. Pearson
Cloverfield
Pearson
Farrell
Rogers Ranch
Kerr
Waltonian Arbor Day Program Moves to 3 P M Sunday
The Waltonian Arbor Day dedication at the sewage disposal plant honors Louis J. Zika with a 3 P M start, shifting from 2 30 to allow council members to attend the funeral for John F. Hahn, father of Mayor Frank K. Hahn. Joe McCormick Jr. will be master of ceremonies and deliver the welcome in place of the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Zika
John F. Hahn
Frank K. Hahn
Joe McCormick, Jr
City briefs and personals marching notes and alarms
The Knights of Pythias band will rehearse Sunday at 10 a.m. in the E P hall and all musicians are invited. Firemen responded twice Friday night to false alarms from A avenue and Twelfth street NE and from B avenue and Seventeenth street NE.
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Knights of Pythias
E. P
A Avenue
Twelfth Street
B Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Bargain Week Offer Ends Tonight for Want Ads
Sunday is the last day to start Want Ads at the Bargain Week rate eight days for the price of five. Call 2-1121 before 8 p.m. tonight to place your ad.
Marsh County ROTC chapter formed in Marshalltown meeting
Captain Frank La Rue of the 349th Infantry at Cedar Rapids and Major Willard S. Wadelton of the cavalry in Des Moines attended the Marshalltown gathering Friday night that organized the local Reserve Officers association chapter.
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Frank la Rue
349Th Infantry
Cedar Rapids
Willard S. Wadelton
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Marshall County
The
Reserve Officers Association
Local court fines issued for traffic and parking violations
Vernon Moshier of 828 C avenue NW was fined 2 dollars and costs for failing to observe a traffic signal. W. Q. Johnson of Iowa City paid 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving. John Baker of 603 B avenue NE was fined 1 dollar and costs for double parking, while Homer A. Maxwell of Montrose hotel paid 1 dollar and costs for overtime parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Moshier
C Avenue NW
W. Q. Johnson
Iowa City
John Baker
B Avenue NE
Homer A. Maxwell
Montrose Hotel
Boy Hit by Car In Front Of Home. Head Injuries Reported
Robert Stabenfeldt nine year old son of Mr and Mrs O F Stabenfeldt of 3416 C avenue NE suffered head injuries and abrasions on his left ankle at 5 36 pm Friday when struck by an automobile on First avenue near his home. The car was driven by Miss Buelah Armstrong nineteen of Springville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stabenfeldt
O. F. Stabenfeldt
C Avenue NE
First Avenue
Buelah Armstrong
Springville
Cherry Burrell VP Heads to Chamber Convention
Howard H. Cherry vice president of the Cherry Burrell Corporation will depart Saturday night for Washington D C to attend the United States Chamber of Commerce convention from Monday through Thursday He is national councillor for the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard H. Cherry
Cherry Burrell Corporation
Washington, D. C
United States Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Cherry
Cedar Rapids
Notice Hearing to Establish Surfacing District in Clinton Township Iowa
A hearing will be held to establish a secondary road district in Clinton Township Linn County Iowa for surfacing a described township road with gravel or crushed stone. The detailed legal description lists sections 23 and 24 in 13-83-8 with many landowners named. the hearing is set for 2:00 PM on April 20, 1936, at Coats home, Coats Junction, Coats jglomas, to allow all affected landowners to appear and be heard.
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Noll
Linn County
Iowa
Clinton Township
Conrad
Arl
McNamara
Sarah
Frances
Dora Anne
Mitchell
Anna
Patterson
Margaret L
Sur
Popeika
Frank S
Earl F. Heinze
Pratt
F. W
Rods
Vernier
Viktor
John
Gov
Wilson
James
Aw Ding
Toska
Frank
Emma
I Ae
Kratoska
J Vorater
Mands
Ley, Wan
Merheet
Lot
Rawson
Herbert L. Gov
Margaret’ We Fencke
Albert
ITF Sur
Gerrye
Hanson
Har- E
Son
Harry
Han Ye
Smith
R. F
R. P
Sam
Usher
J. P
Adams
Apfel
H. G
Arduser
Andrew J
Belmont Park
Ndier
Roy
Erma
Bindler
Wis
Blaze
Louis
Boemer
Lula
Brown
Isaac
Leona
Gaite
Samuel
Clark
Albert PF
Severn and Motley
Comley
Babe
Palmer
J. R
Ruth E
Pameticky
Mary J
Margaret L. E
Poole
Fred W
Edward
Prochaska
Richard
Pee
Ribble
Carrie
Rogers
Schmatt
Chas
W. E
Schneberger
James B
James B. E
J. D
Mar
Schutzman
Hiram C
Eliz
Severa
Jos. R
Shepard
Fredona
Sweet
Brayton
Tilson
Petro
Marie
Titler
Nathan
Tugaw
Mary
Wallngton
Wallace
John Yewi
Walters
Henry
Lillian
Watson
O. L
Elvina
Weldon
Ohn
Ells
Wena Sweex
Endler
Wendler
Theo Wie Sted
Toadex
Matel Tee
Winn
Mae
Democrats Split Over Tax Bill In Senate Battle
Washington report notes a Democratic split threaten in the Senate Finance Committee as a new tax plan faces changes. The House bill would end current corporate taxes and tax undistributed earnings, sparking opposition led by Senator King of Utah. Critics warn of years of litigation and a broad move to discipline big utility and railroad holding companies.
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Washington
INS
Senate
House
King
Utah
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Wheeler-Rayburn
van Sweringen and
Pennsylvania Railroad
North American
American Water Works and Electric Light Company
United Light and Power
Rep
Wadsworth
New York
NRA
AAA
The
Treasury
Produce plant in Central City burns and spreads
A fire at the Central City produce plant and warehouse, subsidiary of Independence Produce, destroyed the south end of a Hatch cabinet shop and damaged nearby homes. Three truckloads of live chickens were removed, while water from a Marion booster pump saved the Hatch shop and residence. Sparks from the tar roof threatened surrounding properties as flames spread through the center of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Produce Company
Independence Produce Company
Independence
Marion
Hatch
L. K. Hatch
Webb jailed in county case tied to Fairbank robbery
James Webb, jailed on a breaking and entering charge after the Fairbank elevator theft. Hamilton county officials and C. J. Spanier traced the stolen trailer to Spanier’s Williams yard. Lincoln telegrams claim Webb's car was transferred on April 15 by a man with a false address. Webb awaits arraignment and possible surrender for a heavier charge.
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Independence
James Webb
Fairbank
Hamilton County
O’malley
C. J. Spanier
Williams
Webb
Spanier
Lincoln
Neb
Miller
Death notices for J B Boots Stastny fireman killed in crash
Funeral services for J B Boots Stastny retired fire captain killed in an automobile accident near Hot Springs Monday morning are pending the arrival of his son Lester and Mrs Lester Stastny. Mrs Stastny at the hospital is reported to be recovering. The body is held at Bartamortuary with funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B
Boots” Stastny
Hot Springs
Lester
Lester Stastny
J. B. Stastny
Barta Mortuary
Death of Mrs Anna Ammerman in Oxford Florida
Relatives learn of the April 12 death at Oxford Florida of Mrs Anna Ammerman 74 born Anna Mary Mabie February 23 1862 at Delavan Wisconsin. Surviving are four sons one daughter three sisters seven grandchildren and five stepchildren. She was buried in Oxford and was a Bethany Congregational church member.
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Oxford
Fla
Anna Ammerman
Anna Mary Mabie
Delavan
Wis
Marengo
George Elliott
Ammerman
A Ammerman
Cedar Rapids
Oscar Ammerman
Bethany Congregational Church
Harold G. Elliott
Oxford, Fla
Roy C. Elliott
Cleveland, C
Ray E. Elliott
Jacksonville
Earl R. Elliott
Laura Tobey
Myra Mabie
Des Moines
Magdalene Murphy
Bremerton
Wash
Mrs. Carrie A. Green Dies in California at 68
Mrs. Carrie A. Green, former Cedar Rapids resident, died Friday in San Bernardino California after a long illness. Born in Burlington, she was 68 and had lived in Cedar Rapids three years and in California ten years. Survived by three nieces and a nephew and brother in law J T Rhodes of this city. Burial in Burlington.
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Carrie A. Green
Cedar Rapids
San Bernardino
Calif
Burlington
California
Frank Green
J. M. Smith
Virginia Hillock
Frank Barclay
Tipton
Dan Williams
Chicago
J. T. Rhodes
Methodist Church
Salt Lake City
Boise
Ida
Obituary: Alfred E. Johnson of Cedar Rapids Dies in Tucson
Alfred E. Johnson 36 a former Cedar Rapids resident died Thursday at the veterans hospital in Tucson Ariz He is survived by his wife Georgia a daughter Joice Ellen two brothers W J Johnson of Davenport and A C Johnson of Cedar Rapids and two Cedar Rapids sisters Miss Martha Johnson and Mrs Esther Howard He was born in Cedar Rapids worked for Cedar Rapids Gas for years an overseas World War veteran He left Cedar Rapids about a year ago Burial will be in Cedar Rapids Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Veterans’ Hospital
Tucson
Ariz
Georgia Johnson
Joice Ellyn
W. J. Johnson
Davenport
A. C. Johnson
Martha Johnson
Esther Howard
Johnson
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Funeral services for Mrs Cora A Rummell at Olin church
Funeral services for Mrs Cora A Rummell will be held at 3 p m Sunday in the United Brethren church at Olin conducted by Rev F H Ward. Burial is in the Olin cemetery family lot. The funeral party leaves Beatty mortuary at 1 20 p m for Olin with calling hours 7 to 9 p m Saturday.
Death of George W. LaCroix in Canada Quashes Funeral Plans
Mrs. William Blum of 1431 Fifth Avenue SE reports the death of her father George W. LaCroix who passed away Friday in Prince Albert Saskatchewan Canada. The funeral is set for Tuesday at Sacred Heart church in Prince Albert and Mrs. Blum cannot attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. LaCroix
William Blum
Fifth Avenue SE
Prince Albert
Sask
Canada
Blum
Sacred Heart Church
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Kubec Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Kubec will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Janeba and Brosh chapel conducted by Theodore B Hlubacek. Burial follows at Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Saturday evening.
Robert Drummond Funeral Services Set for Sunday
Funeral services for Robert Drummond will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Turner chapel with Rev. Father R. J. Campbell officiating. The body will be sent to Chicago Monday morning for burial in Rosehill cemetery. Friends may visit the chapel beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Drummond
Robert Drummond
Turner Chapel
R. J. Campbell
Chicago
Rosehill Cemetery
Funeral services for John F. Hahn in Turner chapel
Funeral services for John F. Hahn will be held in the Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. A. A. Brooks officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Hahn
Turner Chapel
A. A. Brooks
Cedar Memorial Park
Delhi Circle C Hosts Mother Daughter Banquet
Delhi Circle C of the Delhi Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid will host a mother daughter banquet in the high school gymnasium on Wednesday. A program will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delhi
Delhi Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid
Two In Revolt tops Iowa theater program
Review touts Lightning the dog and Warrior the horse in Two In Revolt as the standout photoplay at the Iowa theater. Ann Harding remains in The Witness Chair but the animal performance carries the feature ahead of her film, with strong notes on action and court-room drama.
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Ann Harding
Iowa Theater
Harding
Lightning
Warrior
John Arledge
Miss Harding
Strongheart
Douglas Dumbrille
Europe
W. M
Theaters Showcase Multiple 1937 Releases Across Chains
Paramount features Freddie Bartholomew and Dolores Costello Barrymore in Little Lord Fauntleroy. Iowa presents Ann Harding and Walter Abel in The Witness Chair. Two in Revolt stars John Arledge Louise Latimer Lightning and Warrior. Sutter's Gold with Edward Arnold and Binnie Barnes debuts, The Preview Murder Mystery stars Frances Drake and Reginald Denny. Palace screens So Red the Rose and The Gay Deception. Rialto screens Burning Gold Courageous Avenger The Roaring West. Olympic features Werewolf of London with Warner Oland Henry Hull and Oregon Trail with John Wayne Ann Rutherford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Freddie Bartholomew
Dolores Costello Barrymore
Lord Fauntleroy
Iowa
Ann Harding
Walter Abel
John Arledge
Louise Latimer
Lightning
Warrior
Edward Arnold
Binnie Barnes
Frances Drake
Reginald Denny
Palace
Margaret Sullavan
Francis Lederer
Rialto
Bill Boyd
Johnny Mack Brown
WHAT CHEER High School Commencement May 22 at church
Commencement exercises will be held May 22 at the Methodist Episcopal church in What Cheer. Diploma recipients include Angeline Armstrong Thomas E Armstrong Marguerite Louise Baxter Violet H Chapman Donald Green Helen Ruth Greene Marjorie Lee Hamilton James F Kitzmann Viola M Kitzmann Clayton H Kronen Mildred L Lamb Ruth T Martin Wilma Mateer Margaret L McClenahan R. V. McConkey Jr Donald A Molyneux Dorothy S Moore Norman L Moore Vernon H Oldaker Ruth Anna Palmer Frances M Pringle Clair M Rhodes William H Ridley Lloyd Stephenson Donald E Sturdevant John B Thomas Forrest Tinsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Angeline Armstrong
Thomas E. Armstrong
Marguerite Louise Baxter
Violet H. Chapman
Donald Green
Helen Ruth Greene
Marjorie Lee Hamilton
James F. Kitzmann
Viola M. Kitzmann
Clayton H. Kronen
Mildred L. Lamb
Ruth T. Martin
Wilma Mateer
Margaret L. McClenahan
R. V. McConkey, Jr
Donald A. Molyneux
Dorothy S. Moore
Norman L. Moore
Vernon H. Oldaker
Ruth Anna Palmer
Frances M. Pringle
Clair M. Rhodes
William H. Ridley
Lloyd Stephenson
Donald E. Sturdevant
John B. Thomas
Forrest Tinsley
Concert and radio star to sing in Aida production
Robert Bateman a noted concert star and radio soloist will perform the bass-baritone selections in the Aida production to be staged at the Shrine temple in Cedar Rapids next Wednesday April 29 Other soloists include Reinald Werrenrath Sonia Sharnova Barbara Darlys Elbert Wheeler and Teodor Lovich The Coe college department of music sponsors the show with the Festival Opera company of Chicago Members of the Festival company arrive in Cedar Rapids Tuesday for a dress rehearsal with about 250 college and local singers and musicians The company will bring costumes and scenic effects for the production
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bateman
Aida
Cedar Rapids
Shrine Temple
Reinald Werrenrath
Sonia Sharnova
Barbara Darlys
Elbert Wheeler
Teodor Lovich
Coe College Department of Music
Festival Opera Company of Chicago
Opera Company
Uncover Racket In Operation Ring
Coast wide illegal operation ring drives independent practitioners from business. Unmarried women paid the ring thousands over the past year, often at high interest to cover childbirth operations. Dr Charles Pinkham of the California medical board identified offices in Seattle Portland Oakland San Jose Hollywood Long Beach Los Angeles and San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Seattle
San Diego
Charles Pinkham
California Medical Board
Portland
Oakland
San Jose
Hollywood
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Hobgoblin House set for Solon High production
Solon senior class stages a three act mystery farce The Hobgoblin House by ay Tobias Thursday April 30 at 8 p.m. in the Solon auditorium Cast includes George Ham Lorna Kasper Virginia Wilson Mayme Rushek Winifred Bevanek Evelyn Raim Ralph Sovers Frank Hess Arthur Cambridge Elouise Ackey Omer Miller Marcella Anash Eugene Reuter Joseph Poduska Junior Fox Ruby Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOLON
Hobgoblin House
Ay Tobias
Solon High School
George Ham
Lorna Kasper
Virginia Wilson
Mayme Rushek
Winifred Bevanek
Evelyn Raim
Ralph Sovers
Frank Hess
Arthur Cambridge
Elouise Ackey
Omer Miller
Marcella Anash
Eugene Reuter
Joseph Poduska
Junior Fox
Ruby Zimmerman
Juvenile Stars Lead Paramount Double Header
Freddie Bartholomew and Mickey Rooney bolster the screen version of Tittle Lord Fauntleroy while a host of young actors carry Too Many Parents at a military academy. Dolores Costello Barrymore returns as Ceddie's mother with strong veteran support from C. Aubrey Smith Guy Kibbee and Henry Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Freddie Bartholomew
Mickey Rooney
C. Aubrey Smith
Guy Kibbee
Mr. Hobbs
Henry Stephenson
Dolores Costello Barrymore
Ceddie
Buster Phelps
George Ernest
Billy Lee
Sherwood Bailey
Douglas Scott
Clarence Talbot, Jr
Butch
Henry Travers
Wilkins
Frances Farmer
Sally
Paramount News
Fire destroys residence near Clutier leaves couple homeless
The home of Mr and Mrs Celestine Webeter three and one half miles south of Clutier was burned Tuesday evening. The blaze likely started from the kitchen stove or chimney sparks. The Webeters had recently married and most furniture was new with minimal insurance. They reside in a temporary mobile house on the farm owned by James Webeter, the groom’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clutier
Celestine Webeter
Webeter
James Webeter
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