Chevalier Opens Ziegfeld Run at Age 75 in Nostalgic Night
New York cabaret veteran Maurice Chevalier recalled two prior bids to perform at a Ziegfeld show, finally appearing under the Ziegfeld aegis at 75. He performed alongside memories of 1928 rooftop cabaret companions and noted Eddie Cantor’s dramatic greeting.
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Period of Adjustment and Film Schedule
Movie listings show Paramount presenting Period of Adjustment with showings at 2:55 5:07 9:05 and shorts at 2:50 4:50 6:50 8:55. RKO Iowa offers Who's Got the Action at 3:05 6:15 9:25 and Where the Truth Lies at 1:40 4:50 8:00. World screens Day Mars Invaded Earth at 1:30 4:15 6:55 9:40 and Young Guns of Texas at 2:40 5:25 8:05. TIMES presents Girls Girls Girls at 2:45 6:10 9:40 and Escape from Bahrain at 1:10 4:40 8:00. Marion shows Girls Girls Girls at 7:00 9:15 with shorts at 6:30 8:40.
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Entourage Details Romance and Meeting at Eden Roc
The writer recalls close friends in a lively romance that began with a meeting at Eden Roc in the south of France. Odille confided she believed Rubirosa intended to marry, despite rumors of him being a ladies man. They did wed, though rumors of dissension later arose.
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Rites Set Wednesday for William Gaxton
In New York a requiem mass will be held Wednesday at St. Malachys church, the actors church, for William Gaxton who died Saturday night after a four month illness. Gaxton, 69, starred as President Wintergreen in Of Thee I Sing and led many Broadway musical hits in the 1920s and 1930s.
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Oscar Campaigns Proliferate Ahead of Nominations
Hollywood voters face a flood of paid ads from major studios as campaigns for 1962 Oscar nods intensify. Columbia, Warners, Fox, and others promote stars and films like Lawrence of Arabia, Days of Wine and Roses, The Longest Day, and more. Nominations close February 15 with results due February 25.
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Lee Remick
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East Iowa Banks Boost Capital Stock
The Dubuque Bank and Trust Co. doubled its capital stock to $1 million, reported by the state banking department. Ten other Iowa chartered banks also increased their capital stock last month, including West Liberty State Bank in West Liberty from $100,000 to $200,000, Hedrick Savings Bank in Hedrick from $32,000 to $65,000, and Security State Bank in Decorah from $100,000 to $150,000.
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Decorah
Girl Scout Training Sessions Set in North English
Sessions for Girl Scout training will be held in the Methodist church basement on February 11 12 and 14 from 9 30 a m to 3 p m. The program planned for next September will be discussed.
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Thief Returns Share of Loot in New Year Burglary
A thief and accomplices robbed a St. Louis county service station on New Year’s day taking $100. A letter arrived at the county police station with $27 and an unsigned note claiming the writer’s share and an apology. The writer sent $1 to cover a broken window.
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St. Louis County
Gravois Road
New Discovery Shrinks Hemorrhoids Without Surgery
A world famous institute reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H ointment or suppositories to shrink hemorrhoids without surgery. It provides quick relief from itch and pain, speeds tissue healing, reduces swelling, and eases bowel movements while helping prevent infection. Available at drug counters.
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New York
N. Y
Fire aboard S S Bridgehamptonput out far north of Bermuda
A fire aboard the American freighter S S Bridgehampton in the Atlantic about 1 000 miles north northeast of Bermuda was extinguished. No injuries were reported among the crew of 40.
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Atlantic
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