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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1937

Page

12

Plans Saga Of Pony Express Gold Shipment

Universal plans a seven ty seven year back saga of gold transported by pony express with Percy Brinks, great grandson of Brinks' pony express owner, supplying data. The project, titled Armored Car, evolves from The Romance of the Gold Express and aims for epic scope like Covered Wagon with Spencer Tracy styled hero.

Los Angeles Universal Pony Express Percy Brinks Brinks William Pierce Charlie Rogers Spencer Tracy Rogers Spence Tracy

King of the Beasts Puzzle Clues

A word puzzle listing across and down clues with definitions for animals objects and terms. The grid references animals plants professions and common words across horizontal and vertical themes.

Hollywood Snippets and Studio Shuffle Drain the Headlines

Entertainer notes from Hollywood gossip include Bert Lahr in Full Speed Ahead and Curt Weill joining Walter Wanger for Castles in Spain. Robert Welch signs Bob Armstrong Lyle Talbot and Fifi Dorsay for his first General, while Jack Conway recovers from flu. Other items: Vic Fleming pinch hits, Ed Sedgwick moves to Joe E Brown, and Mary Pickford Clark Gable and Carole Lombard anecdotes.

Bert Lahr Universal Curt Weill Walter Wanger Spain Robert Welch Bob Armstrong Lyle Talbot Fifi Dorsay Jack Conway Victor Fleming Vic Fleming Ed Sedgwick Hal Roach David Loew Joe E. Brown le Bec Howard Green Hollywood Mary Pickford Clark Gable Carole Lombard Constance Bennett William Paleys Jim Paleys Cole Porters Julia Duff Sir Michael Charlie MacArthur Ginger Rogers Cary Grant Margaret Speaks al Jolson Encino la Lombard Edna May Oliver Kay Francis Charlie Feldman Mervyn LeRoy Tala Birell Howard Lang Pat O’brien Notre Dame Lola Lane Iowa Joan Ben

Theaters Show Big Names in New Releases

At the theaters Paramount presents Hideaway Girl with Martha Raye Shirley Ross and Robert Cummings. Sinner Take All stars Bruce Cabot and Margaret Lindsay. Iowa offers Join the Marines with Paul Kelly and June Travis and The Woman Alone with Sylvia Sidney and Oscar Homolka. New State features Black Legion with Humphrey Bogart Dick Foran and Ann Sheridan. Palace shows Girls Dormitory with Herbert Marshall Ruth Chatterton Simone Simon and Cicely Courtneidge in The Perfect Gentleman. Rialto offers Earthworm Tractors with Joe E. Brown and It Couldn’t Have Happened with Reginald Denny Evelyn Brent. Sun features Ann Harding and Herbert Marshall in The Lady Consents and Claire Trevor in Human Cargo.

Paramount Martha Raye Shirley Ross Robert Cummings Bruce Cabot Margaret Lindsay Iowa Paul Kelly June Travis Sylvia Sidney Oscar Homolka New State Black Legion Humphrey Bogart Dick Foran Ann Sheridan Palace Herbert Marshall Ruth Chatterton Simone Simon Frank Morgan Cicely Courtneidge the Perfect Gentleman Rialto Joe FE. Brown Reginald Denny Evelyn Brent Sun Ann Harding Claire Trevor

Notice of Administrator with Will Annexed for John G Toeller

George F. Martiner appointed January 26 1937 as Administrator with Will Annexed of John G Toeller deceased Linn County Iowa. Creditors ask to pay debts and file claims with Linn County District Court Clerk. Barnes Chamberlain and M Hanzlik act as attorneys for the estate.

Linn County John G. Toeller Iowa George F. Martiner Will Barnes, Chamberlain 4& M Hanzlik State of Ten Emma Toesler

Closeups and Hitchcock Thrills Dominate Iowa Film

A-1 Closeups highlights sharp photography and Oscar Homolka's strong persona in The Woman Alone directed by Alfred Hitchcock with Sylvia Sidney as lead. The second feature Join the Marines features June Travis Reginald Denny and others in comic action scenes including a misstep with Irish nicknames. A broadcast flood relief scene is noted as sobering.

Oscar Homolka Kruger Rhodes Homolka Desmond Tester Sylvia Sidney Alfred Hitchcock Join the Marines June Travis Reginald Denny Warren Hymer Irving Pichel Sterling Holloway Paul Kelly O’day Iowa Flint W. M

Cars urged to switch off ignition when parking

Owners of new cars should ensure the ignition is off when parking as the engine can run almost silently. The note warns that modern engines can be inaudible, increasing risk of leaving a car running.

Probate notice of sale of real estate in Cedar Rapids estate

In Linn County Iowa district court the administratrix Mabel A. McLaughlin petitions to sell multiple parcels to pay debts of the Clara M. Real estate and under guardianship. Lands include North 65 feet of Lot 8 Dean's First addition Cedar Rapids and other specified lots with fractional interests and an oil filling station lease. Hearing set for February 9 1937 at 9:00 A.M. to determine sale. appearance permitted.

District Court of Iowa Linn County Clara M. Real Mabel A. McLaughlin Clara L. Real Dean Cedar Rapids Alandale Westfield Said County

Rialto Shows Joe E Brown In Comedy Hit And More

Rialto presents Joe E Brown in Earthworm Tractors a high energy spoof with Guy Kibbee and June Travis. It also features It Couldn't Have Happened with Reginald Denny Evelyn Brent a gangster backstage murder mystery and comedy. The serial Undersea Kingdom ends this week along with a comedy and sport reel.

Rialto Joe E. Brown Guy Kibbee June Travis Brown Reginald Denny Evelyn Brent

Notice of hearing in the estate of Marie Louise Sinclair

The Linn County Iowa District Court sets February 13 1937 for hearing a motion by Hiram J Carson Sydney E Sinclair and Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids as executors to approve orders to compromise a personal tax liability. Creditors and interested parties are warned to appear or file objections. John D Randall attorney for executors.

District Court of Iowa Linn County Marie Louise Sinclair Hiram J. Carson Sydney E. Sinclair Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa John D. Randall Executors

Public notice of amendments to Cedar Rapids Investment Company Articles

On December 28, 1936, a special stockholders meeting amended Article III to alter preferred stock dividends and redemption terms. Preferred stock dividends are set semiannually and may be declared at board discretion, with cumulative rights. Redemption terms vary by issue, with notice and price requirements, and all changes require prior notice to holders. Signed by B. H. McKeeeby president, G. R. McKeeeby secretary, and Fred C. Fisher attorney.

Cedar Rapids Investment Company Board of Directors

Paramount Bill Offers Two Mysteries With Light Comedy

Two mysteries headline the Paramount bill with humor and melodrama. Hole Away Girl leans toward comedy while exposing a jewel theft and the wedding escape of Lady Jane. Sinner Take All mixes melodrama as Martha Raye and Shirley Ross vie for song and misdirection with Robert Cummings aboard. Bruce Cabot plays a newsman who becomes a lawyer and accidentally phones his wedding tip to the wrong paper. The trio of murders angers no one as quiet banter fills the club and a happy ending unfolds. The flood reel shows Ohio river cities in danger along with a lively late-news vibe.

Paramount Jane Martha Raye Shirley Ross Robert Cummings Miss Ross Monroe Owsley Margaret Lindsay Dubuque Bruce Cabot Joseph Calleia

Appointment of Administrator for Emma Toesler Estate

Notice announces the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Emma Toesler, late of Barnes, Chamberlain & Manzlik, in Iowa. The document identifies the state and county context and names the law firm handling the matter.

How to greet a dog in nonthreatening way

A practical guide explains that dogs identify people by scent, not sight. If the dog seems friendly, offer the back of your hand for the dog to sniff, allowing a nonthreatening introduction before any pat. The advice mirrors show ring practice by judges including the author.

Midland Mortgage Company Amends Articles of Incorporation

Notice of amendment approved at a December 1 1936 special stockholders meeting changes Article Seven to require a board of between two and seven directors with elected officers and allows delegation of powers to an executive committee. The board will elect President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer, who need not be stockholders. Attested by President F C Waples and Secretary Ingram Bixler with Stewart Holmes as attorney.

Midland Mortgage Company Board of Directors F. C. Waples Ingram Bixler Stewart Holmes

Appointment of Administratrix for Maude Roesch Davis Estate

Luella C Beems named administratrix on January 19 1937 for the Maude Roesch Davis estate in Linn County Iowa All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims should file them with the Linn County District Court clerk E A Johnson attorney represents the estate

State of Iowa Linn County Maude Roesch Davis Linn Country Towa Linn County, Iowa District Luella C. Beems E. A. Johnson

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