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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1940

Page

7

Scandals to Play Iowa Theater Wednesday Night

The gay girl and music revue Scandals by George White comes to the Iowa theater for a single performance Wednesday night. The show features Willie and Eugene Howard Ella Logan Ann Miller Ben Blue Collette Lyons with a lively mix of vaudeville revue and burlesque and a dash of novelty.

George White Iowa Theater Willie Eugene Howard Ella Logan Ann Miller Ben Blue Collette Lyons Mitch Woodbury Toledo Ohio Blade Walter Winchell Hollywood Mrs. Winchell Madame du Barry

Berwyn Street Cars Roam Under Court Order

Street cars of the Chicago and West Towns Railway moved through Berwyn under a federal court order limiting speed to 10 miles per hour. Eight motormen were arrested for speeding before the order. The local ordinance had imposed fines for owners and motormen for each violation.

Berwyn, Ill Chicago and West Towns Railways, Inc Berwyn

How Family of Five Can Eat Well On $12 a Week

Daily menus for a five member family, two adults and three children, showing a plan to feed all with balanced meals for about $12 per week. Each day’s recipes aim to provide sufficient calories, protein, minerals, and vitamins for energy and growth.

Stewed prunes to pineapple sherbet in guest meal menu

A dated menu lists stewed prunes dried prunes French toast coffee tea and meals for adults and children. It also includes lime bean and frankfurter casserole buttered carrots bread and pineapple buttermilk sherbet with notes on milk butter sugar and evaporated milk used.

East Lynne remake eyed by Warner Bros and Stanwyck

Hollywood gossip notes Warners plans a East Lynne remake titled The Story of East Lynne with Barbara Stanwyck and John Boles. Irving Asher prepping a similar old truck versus big rivals tale. Also mentions Michael Strange recounting John Barrymore memoirs in Town and Country for next month.

Ollywood INL East Lynne Bryan Foy Lady Isabel Barbara Stanwyck John Boles Ann Harding Clive Brook Warners Wally Virginia Irving Asher John Barrymore Barrymore Michael Strange John Diane Harry Bull

Rumors Tie Montgomery to England and Hollywood Shift

Rumors say Robert Montgomery may settle in England, possibly pursuing independent production of Rogue Mail rights after leaving M G M. Virginia Weidler is eyed for a jailhouse child role in Hell on Wheels, echoing The Champ's pathos and pairing with Wallace Beery.

England Robert Montgomery Hollywood London Bob Geoffrey Houshold

HATTER IN HOLLYWOOD

Rumors in Hollywood claim Mrs Lane, mother to the four Lane sisters, bars their boyfriends from calling keeping the family under strict guarding from social suitors Rosemary Lane and Buddy

Westmore ends romance with Lane family pulled firm

The four month romance between Priscilla Lane and Oren Haglund ends after Mrs Lane or Mrs Mulligan intervened. Sinclair Lewis was asked to present a writers award at the academy dinner. Hollywood gossip notes further mingle with awards and sightings at Ciro’s and the Derby.

Westmore Sinclair Lewis Sidney Kingsley Joan Crawford Hal Hal, Jr Daisy Penny Singleton Arthur Lake Larry Simms Asta William Powell Myrna Loy Grace Hayes’ Lodge Bette Davis Tailwaggers” Entertainment Hugh Herbert Horace Mann James Roosevelt Houston Branch

Oliva De Havilland and Spencer Tracy Attend Studio Dance

Olivia De Havilland and Spencer Tracy were seen at the Metro Studio club dance together amid reports of Tracy’s sore throat. Tracy returned to work Tuesday after weekend hospital stay.

Olivia de Havilland Metro Studio Spencer Tracy

Carbon Monoxide and Oxygen Use in Household Fuel Burning

The article explains how fuels burning with air produce carbon dioxide and how oxygen is consumed in rooms by heaters and lamps. It notes carbon monoxide can be released under incomplete combustion and suggests tobacco smoke raises blood monoxide levels, causing a form of tissue anoxia. It cites studies linking smoking to lowered basal metabolism and lingering effects after quitting.

Silbert and Friedlander Jour AMA

Questions and Answers on Acidity and Health Longevity

The piece lists foods that increase urine acidity meat eggs whole grains peanuts prunes plums cranberries and foods that reduce acidity potatoes tomatoes citrus fruits apples bananas lettuce raisins milk water vegetable soups and most other fruits and vegetables. It also notes a bedwetting claim and answers about longevity.

L. M

Philosophical View on Illness Extending Life

From a philosophical observation the text notes that certain illnesses like chronic bronchitis or valvular heart disease may cause patients to live carefully and avoid excesses thereby prolonging life. The minor note is protected by John F. Dille Co.

John F. Dille Co

At the Theaters Iowa Swiss Family Robinson and More

Theaters list new features including Swiss Family Robinson with Thomas Mitchell Edna Best and Freddie Bartholomew at Iowa Paramount Congo Maisie with Ann Sothern John Carroll Victor McLaglen and Jackie Cooper The Big Guy at Paramount Gone With The Wind stars Clark Gable Vivien Leigh Leslie Howard Olivia de Havilland at State Beau Geste Gary Cooper Ray Milland Grand Jury Secrets John Howard Gail Patrick at Palace Unexpected Father Mischa Auer Shirley Ross Heroes of the Saddle Bob Livingston at Rialto Chicken Wagon Family Jane Withers Lee Carrillo Lucky Night Myrna Loy Robert Taylor at Strand

Iowa Thomas Mitchell Edna Best Freddie Bartholomew Paramount Congo Ann Sothern John Carroll Victor McLaglen Jackie Cooper State Clark Gable Vivien Leigh Leslie Howard Olivia de Havilland Palace Gary Cooper Ray Milland John Howard Gail Patrick Rialto Mischa Auer Shirley Ross Bob Livingston Strand Jane Withers Lee Carrillo Myrna Loy Robert Taylor

Vicks Va-tro-nol Relaunch Ad Promises Quick Nasal Relief

An old styled advertisement touts Vicks Va-tro-nol as real relief for nocturnal nasal congestion. It claims the product clears upper throat distress and aids sleep by soothing blocked noses with nightly use.

Vicki Vatronal

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