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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1940

Page

11

But You Are Young in Caledine Beauty Parlor

Kelsie Wright, a 21 year old in Caledine's beauty shop on the ninth floor, juggles tips and bills while dreaming of better work. Gail Thatcher, Page Tolman, and Mrs Rice highlight class, ambition, and the pull of family support as Kelsie weighs an eventual marriage funded by parents.

Kelsie Wright Caledine Wright Tone Matt Hich Wheel Dory Loria Pase Tolman Kelsie Page Kessie Tolman Kelsit Caledine’s Miss Eva Helen Gail Jim al Ponds Pages Stacy Page Tolman Mrs. Rice France

Fire destroys major Greek arms plant as flames roar

Athens dispatches quoted by Berlin say a large Greek armament plant was destroyed by fire and many people are believed killed. The report adds that explosions accompanied the blaze and hundreds of Malayans began seaman training in Singapore for the British navy.

Berlin Athens Greece Singapore

Letter from Trady F Eleanor Smith on film links

A letter from Trady F Eleanor Smith in London disputes directorial links to her book Bal Lena calling Gregory Ratoff for a film adaptation. She notes British cinema lacks French pictures and mentions actors in the army. George Brent sails Catalina awaiting lead in South of Suez, with George Raft suspended until the star starts shooting for January heights.

Tollywood INS Trady Fleanor Smith London Gregory Ratoff Ballena Mr Chips Guitry Yvonne Printemps Pierre Fresnay Francoise Rosay Lons Jouvet Eorge Brent Catalina Hal Wallis George Suez Bryan Foy George Raft Bette Davis

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4523

Pattern 4523 offered in women's sizes 34 through 48 with size 36 requiring 4% yards of 35 inch fabric and 2% yards ruckrack. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York NY for the pattern. additional ten cents for the latest Pattern Book.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York

Alcoholism Blamed for Downfall of French Troops

VICHY France AP The French council of ministers approved partial prohibition to curb a “disastrous era of alcoholism among French soldiers” that left them unfit against the German blitzkrieg during the phony war Eight months of inaction saw heavy drinking blamed for nervous disorders shellshock and degraded morale The decree limits alcohol to 16 degrees strength and imposes three non alcoholic days weekly It bans absinthe period and fantasy aperitifs while allowing cognac rum armagnac and eau de vie to continue production The action follows reports that France was the heaviest drinking nation in Europe at mobilization in 1939 with delirium tremens and deaths cited among alcoholic incidents

Vichy France Council of Ministers Fnday Petain Europe Germany England Italy

Throb and Steinbeck Ties Spark Film Pursuit in Hollywood

Throb leaves for Honolulu soon for an extra job while Pender Tracy trips with John Steinbeck to observe Monterey figures who inspired Tortilla Flats. Steinbeck had denied direct links but later acknowledged the Pescanos as models. Basil Rathbone and Ouida share a playful moment with Barbara Cynthia on Marson’s farm, revealing a softer Hollywood side.

Pender Tracy John Steinbeck Ollywood Basil Rathbone Ouida Marsons Farm Barbara Cynthia Basil

Edgar Bergen Discovers New Prodigy Thelma Jean Graham

Edgar Bergen brings twelve year old ventriloquist Thelma Jean Graham from Nashville to Hollywood for coaching after meeting her in Tennessee. The boy star mentor targets classic ventriloquism as his craft.

Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Mortimer Snerd Thelma Jean Graham Nashville Tenn Edgar Sam Tatum Hollywood

Nightlife roundup with stars and locals in town

George Jessel attended at Victor Hugo with his mother in law and a younger sister glimpse. Mack Grey asserts the escort is his sister Mildred. Darryl Zanucks hosted a small dinner for Gilbert Miller. Charlie Einfelds gave a large party for Tom Beck with Mayor Jesse Pavey as guest. Jimmie Cagney left for Martha's Vineyard and sang along with Pat O'Brien. Notre Dame followed by a toast to Mayor Pavey.

George Jessel Victor Hugo Mack Grey Cutie Mildred Darryl Zanucks Gilbert Miller Charlie Einfelds Tom Beck Crowell-Collier Publishing Company Jesse Pavey South Bend Jimmie Cagney Martha's Vineyard Pat O'Brien Notre Dame Mayor Pavey

Advice From Mary Manners Sentences on manners and relationships

The column offers guidance on social behavior and family issues. It advises Lola to value sincere friendships, handle visitors with tact, and suggests addressing boundary problems with neighbors. It also concludes that trust is essential in relationships and questions lasting happiness where trust is absent.

How Family of 5 0 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week

A guide to frugal meals for a five person family with menus and recipes. It covers curried tomatoes, creamed corn, potato sides, and cost estimates around $1.71 per day, listing ingredients like tomatoes, corn, bread, milk, and bacon. The article emphasizes simple, economical dishes and practical preparation tips.

Massachusetts court asked to bar Roosevelt from ballot

Taunton Massachusetts AP report says Joseph Ferreira New Bedford attorney asked Bristol county superior court to mandamus Secretary Cook to prevent Franklin D Roosevelt from appearing on the presidential ballot citing an unwritten anti third term law. Ferreira linked Washington Jefferson and Monroe refusals as supporting precedent. Italy is smaller than New Jersey.

Taunton Mass Massachusetts Roosevelt Joseph Ferreira New Bedford Ferreira Bristol County George Washington Thomas Jefferson James Monroe Republic Frederic W. Cook Franklin D. Roosevelt

U S Delivers Brisk Note To Japan Over East Asia Policy

U S officials reported delivering a blunt aide memoire to Ambassador Horiouchi in Washington, urging Japan to reconsider its actions in China and East Asia. The memo, sent to Foreign Minister Matsuoka, cites American rights in China and warns of a forthcoming reckoning, tied to Japan's current government under Prime Minister Konoye.

Hong Kong United States Japan East Asia United Press Kensuke Hori Inouchi Washington Sumner Welles Yosuke Matsuoka Tokio Horinouchi State Department China Joseph C. Grew American-Japan Society Roosevelt Hull Fumimaro Konoye

The Sea Hawk Leads Paramount Showings With Flynn Cast

Iowa hosts Walt Disney Festival and a five part Military Academy display. State screens We Who Are Young with Lana Turner and John Shelton, Hidden Gold with William Boyd and Russell Hayden. Palace features Shirley Temple in The Blue Bird and An Angel From Texas. Rialto presents Torpedo Raiders with Barney Mackay and Betty Balfour and Murder on the Yukon and Winners of the West.

Paramount Errol Flynn Brenda Marshall Claude Rains Flora Robson Iowa Tommy Kelly Bobby Jordan Military Academy Lana Turner John Shelton William Boyd Russell Hayden Palace Shirley Temple Eddie Albert Rosemary Lane Texas Rialto Barney Mackay Betty Balfour James Newell The Yukon Dick Foran Wineers of

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