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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1942

Page

2

Berlin Papers Please Copy thrills Hollywood buyers

Hollywood reports record excitement as Republic buys rights to Berlin Papers Please Copy a Peter Paige short story about a sanatorium escapeer who spreads typhus, prompting a $17,000 price. The piece outlines casting for aviatrix husband and navigator roles, planned bomber sequence of Tokio, and gossip on stars and war effort projects with notes from Loyal Meek.

Ollywood INS Republic Berlin Moe Siegel Herbert Yates Peter Paige Charlie George Palmer Flyer Herbert Marshall Fred MacMurray Tokio

Irene Dunne in an Insane Interlude at Iowa Theater

Irene Dunne stars in a zany romantic comedy at the town theater with Patric Knowles as a psychiatrist guiding her from a money fueled spree to sanity. Ralph Bellamy appears as a lovable, dim lover and EuGene Pallette rounds out the cast in a light hearted comedy of mistaken wit and earnest schemes.

Lady IN A Irene Oe Patric Knowles Ralph Bellamy Eugene Pallette The Iowa Theater Irene Dunne Taeater Miss Dunnevem Knowles Arizona

Advice From Mary Manners Dopeys gloomy guardian dulls the thrill

Dear Miss Manners answers a worried reader about rekindling a lost romance. The columnist advises direct, honest talk and asking forgiveness before trying to restore the old friendship. The scene shifts to a social gathering where Ginnie, Etienne, and cousins discuss whether a young guest should attend Wanderslay, while a guest named Kit anticipates meeting Ginnie and imagines his mother's reaction.

What to Send the Boy Friend in Camp

A reader suggests sending the weekly hometown paper to a boyfriend in camp. It keeps him connected to home and is welcomed by servicemen for the local news and people.

Preents

Wild Bird Y fza BETH ru VERN ERNON SYNOPSIS

Kit Stone threads a farm house visit amid social bustle as Ginnie Lew and Jerry navigate status, charm, and a looming invitation. Uncle Dick reads a weekend invitation from Wanderslay, Beltonshire, promising Creole frosts, a cocktail party, and extended guest lists while the house glows with family portraits and unspoken tensions.

Aunt Lou Ginnie Jerry Wanderslay Belton Shire Poppy Mallard Wang

Door opens and arrivals as Wisbech visit continues

Lady Mary greets guests in a bright hall as a red car arrives. Jerry and Kit share playful banter while Ginnie's mood shifts toward worry about a summons. Ginnie and her brother deliver keys to Wisbech and discuss the charm of a certain boy. To Be Continued Tomorrow.

Kit Ginnie Wisbech Kit Stone Pees Seckses Ginnie Lew Jerry Acoin Lady Mary Sherry Mary

Gas tax deduction for war workers outlined

The commissioner of internal revenue announced that civilian defense workers using gasoline in their duties may deduct gas costs on federal income tax returns. No vehicle depreciation deduction is allowed, and records must prove the amount of gas used.

Washington Commissioner of Internal Revenue Office of Civilian Defense

Appointment of Executrix in Linn County estate case

Notice states that on the 16th day of August 1942 the undersigned was appointed executrix of the estate of West, late of Linn County. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to immediate payment. Authorized by Charles Pennimeroth, Attorney.

Linn Aus West

August guest columnists fill Winchell’s seat on Broadway

Walter Winchell’s August column features guest writers filling in and a tour through South America with quirky facts. The piece highlights Peru’s firsts, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro as major cities, and odd trivia on Panama hats and the word okay. It notes Rockefeller coordination on a goodwill radio program and travels across continents with humorous observations.

Sos Nelson Rockefeller Western Hemisphere Peru Lima Harvard South America Buenos Aires Spain Rio de Janeiro Portugal

Wings for the Eagle and Parachute Nurse Showings

A list of cinema times across theaters in Iowa, State, Palace, Rialto, Times, and Marion. Feature Time includes Paramount Wings for the Eagle and Lady in a Jam with various short subjects. Movie titles span crime dramas, comedies, and adventure, with specific showings and durations noted.

Paramount Iowa Palace Rio Rita Rialto Riders of

Record Blue network bond sale nets $10.3 million

A seven hour World War II era drive on the Blue network from 8 p m Saturday to 3 a m Sunday raised a record sale of 10 3 million 369 dollars in war bonds the network reported Sunday night.

New York INS Blue Network

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