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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1937

Page

2

Ritz Bros to Dance In Goldwyn Follies Comedy

Hollywood gossip notes say Samuel Goldwyn plans a toe dance number starring the Ritz brothers directed by George Balanchine with the Metropolitan Ballet in the Goldwyn Follies. The piece will feature the Gershwins Swing Rhapsody and other high profile talent.

Ritz Bros Louella C. Parsons Universal Service Los Angeles Samuel Goldwyn George Ballanchine Ritz Brothers Goldwyn Sam Darryl Zanuck Zanuck United Artists Fold Organize Twentieth Century- Ox

Cain Novel Fantasy Attracts Darryl F Zanuck Interest

Hollywood chatter notes Darryl Zanuck bought James M Cain’s new work Career In C Major. Speculation centers on cast for the film about a contractor who develops a baritone voice with Don Ameche tipped for a singing role. The piece references MGM plans for a Tracy Taylor remake pairing Spencer Tracy and Robert Taylor, tied to Ben Ames Williams’ sea drama.

Hollywood James M. Cain Darryl Zanuck Cain Tibbett Don Ameche Ramon Novarro Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Spencer Tracy Robert Taylor Ben Ames Williams Will Spence Bob

William Powell Vanishes After Emperor Candlesticks Dispute

Hollywood chatter says William Powell disappeared amid anger over The Emperor's Candlesticks and dissatisfaction with The Last of Mrs Cheyney. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cannot locate him as servants offer vague or silent responses.

Hollywood William Powell Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Bill

William Brady Lands Lead Under Contract With RKO

Hal Roach placed William Brady under contract without public notice and he now shares screen services with RKO. The studio considers him worthy of the male lead role on upcoming projects.

William Brady Hal Roach RKO

Notice of Administratrix in Iowa Probate

Notice is given that on February 11 1937 Magdalene Popp was appointed Administratrix with will annexed of the estate of Elizabeth Fine deceased in Linn County Iowa. Those indebted to the estate should pay immediately and creditors must file claims with Linn County District Court attorneys Donnelly Lynch Anderson and Lynch.

State of Iowa Linn County Elizabeth Fine Magdalen Popp Donnelly, Lynch Anderson and Lynch

Notice of Appointment of Executrix No 14253

Executrix Mary Hanzlik named for the estate of Martin Hanzuk of Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to pay debts and file claims with Linn County District Court clerk. Barnes Chamberlain and Hanzlik lawyers represent the estate.

Notice of Probate of Will No 14271 in Linn County

State of Iowa Linn County In the District Court to all whom it may concern notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of March 1937 at 9 o clock 2 m an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Laura E Boyles late of said county deceased will come on for hearing before the District Court for the proof and admission of same to probate The hearing will be in Cedar Rapids Iowa Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court James F Remiey Attorney

State of Iowa Linn County District Court A. D Laura E. Boyles Said County Cedar Rapids State of Iowa Rosina Wistein Teccer Leon Myron Boozer

Rialto Race Track Heads Friday to Tuesday Showings

Rialto presents thrills with Down the Stretch starring Patricia Ellis Mickey Rooney and Dennis Moore followed by Bar Z Bad Man with Johnny Mack Brown. The serial Vigilantes Are Coming enters its tenth chapter with Cats and the Fiddle. Legion of Terror arrives Sunday through Tuesday.

Rialto Patricia Ellis Mickey Rooney Dennis Moore Johnny Mack Brown Legion of Terror

Theaters Show Fresh Releases Across Iowa Markets

The program lists Victor McLaglen, Ida Lupino, and Pres ton Foster in Sea Devils and Head Over Heels in Love with Jessie Matthews. Paramount features Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray in Maid of Salem. Tyrone Power in Lloyds of London with Madeleine Carroll and the Jones family in Off to the Races. Go West Young Man with Mae West and Warren William joins Randolph Scott, Zasu Pitts, and James Gleason in The Plot Thickens. Also Down the Stretch with Patricia Ellis and Mickey Rooney and Bar-Z Men with Johnny Mack Brown. Seven Keys to Baldpate stars Gene Raymond and Margaret Callahan, while the Jones family appears in Educating Father.

Tyrone Power Madeleine Carroll Lloyds of London Jones Iowa Victor McLaglen Preston Foster Ida Lupino Jessie Matthews NEW State Palace Mae West Warren William and Randolph Scott Zasu Pitts James Gleason Sun Gene Raymond Margaret Callahan Jones Family

Wrenching fall at Killian store sighted

Frank Wagner suffered a wrenched back after slipping from the curb in front of the Killian store yesterday afternoon. Local markets listed wheat at $1.10 to $1.20, oats 40 to 43 cents, corn 55 to 56 cents, rye 60 to 65 cents, barley 58 to 60 cents, hay 19 dollars, straw 13 dollars, hens 21 cents, eggs 20 cents, hogs 11.05, steers 9.50 to 10.00, lambs 8 to 11 dollars.

Frank Wagner Killian W. E. Curtis Hazleton

Women Enroll In First Aid Classes At YWCA

Cedar Rapids women show preparedness as twenty five girls and matrons join the first aid to the injured courses at the YWCA with Dr W E Owen as instructor. Rotary hour features Allen D Albert as speaker before about two hundred members and wives at the Montrose hotel. Lewis L Stookey resigns as Madison school music supervisor to take the Marshalltown post. Mrs J P McDanel and daughter Carrie depart for parts unknown.

Cedar Rapids W. E. Owen Allen D. Albert International Association of Rotary Clubs Rotary Montrose Hotel Lewis L. Stookey Madison School Marshalltown J. P. McDanel Carrie

Local Market Notes From Montreal N C Prices

Montreal North Carolina market report lists corn 95 to 96 cents, oats 54 to 55 cents, wheat 1.60, rye 1.00, barley 1.05, hay 12 to 13, hens 18 cents, eggs 43 cents, hogs 12.55, steers 7.50 to 10.50, lambs 9 to 13. The note benefits Mrs McDanel’s health.

Montreal N. C

Linn County Bar Association elects officers and new lodge formed

J H Preston elected president of the Linn County Bar Association with D E Voris as vice president Thomas B Powell secretary and Don Barnes treasurer. The Delphian lodge of the Royal Reserve society formed today with Byron J Clark as president. A farewell dinner honored departing Mr and Mrs Theodore Stickney and Mr and Mrs Edward H Smith before their departure for San Francisco and Japan. Local markets report wheat 70 80c oats 36c corn 38c barley 30 40c rye 55c hay 10 12.50 hens 844c eggs 23c hogs 6.70 steers 4.25 5.25 lambs 4.50 6

J. H. Preston Linn County Bar Association D. E. Voris Thomas B. Powell Don Barnes Delphian New Lodge Royal Reserve Society Byron J. Clark P. C. Frick Theodore Stickney Edward H. Smith San Francisco Japan

Notice of Probate Hearing for Rosina Wistein Will

In Linn County Iowa the District Court will hear March 4 1937 at 9 a m the Last Will and Testament of Rosina Wistein deceased for proof and admission to probate. Cedar Rapids attorney Robert F Milota Clerk of District Court February 23.

Notice of Will Probating in Iowa District Court

Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of March, 1937 at 9 o'clock AM an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Leon Myron Boozer, late of Cedar Rapids Iowa, deceased, will be offered for proof and admission to probate in Cedar Rapids County Court. Co F. Clark, Attorney.

Mindful Science Morality and Societal Rights

A speculative note asserts science guides moral questions, prioritizing organized society over individual rights. It argues scientific perspective informs ethics while leaving ultimate moral decisions unresolved.

Language of longevity and mind reading in early science Q&A

A survey asks if women will outlive men as they enter industry. current US life expectancy shows women at 63 versus men 59, with a possibility of a wider gap due to changing work. A Duke professor resurfaces thoughts on telepathy, noting students may identify cards from a distance, exceeding chance, while cautioning only that the question is reopened.

United States J. B. Rhine Duke University

Incomplete Interview Questions on Inheritance of Nose

The fragment cites a Q A about genetics and facial features. It references developing new lines of investigation and asks whether nose traits are inherited. The text is unclear and lacks a complete story or identifiable persons.

Self-Confidence booklet offered by Dr Wiggam

A small booklet titled Self-Confidence and How To Develop It is offered by Dr Albert Edward Wiggam with Dr David Mitchell’s work. It includes a self rating personality comparison chart and is presented for a 10 cent charge plus a 3 cent stamped return envelope.

Albert Wardiggam David Mitchell Albert Edward Wiggam

Noted Doctor's Remarks Highlight Facial Feature Prominence

According to the Associated Press, Dr. Wolfgang Abel, a renowned expert, emphasizes that certain facial features and body aspects stand out more than others in his assessment. The report outlines his observations and their implications for identification and recognition in media contexts.

Associated Press Wolfgang Abel

Nose Inheritance Debate By German Anthropologist

A German anthropologist argues the nose may reflect inherited traits more than other facial features. He suggests combining nose measurements into an index to determine paternity and ancestry with higher certainty, but notes no evidence the nose is more inherited than other facial parts.

Canada Imports Coffee From Several Regions

Canada sources most of its coffee imports from Brazil, British East Africa, Colombia, and Jamaica with green coffee making up the bulk. Local industry handles grinding blending and roasting in Canada.

Canada Brazil British East Africa Colombia Jamaica

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