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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1940

Page

8

Love and power collide in a Castle family crisis

Audrey Castle nicknamed Cycle, daughter of a respected estate owner, faces pressure from her fiancé Jeffrey and her father Harrison. Olive, Jeffrey’s wife, schemes to push him into a real job at Harrison Products while challenging Olive and Jeffrey's marriage amid office politics and social expectations.

Audrey Swan Cycle Castie Jeffrey Audrey Ted Oliver Udge Jeff Vic Quinn Judsce Castle Vic Fera Olive Olive Castle Mr. Harrison Harrison Michelson Harvey Harrison Castle Phil Reno H. L. Michelson Jeffrey Castle

Poor Old Woman Found To Possess $13 000 Fortune

In Carlyle Illinois the Clinton county court opened the brown paper bag carried by 74 year old Emma Morlock and found $9 000 in securities. Authorities also found a bank account of $4 000. The woman was ordered committed to a state hospital.

Carlyle, Ill Emma Morlock Clinton County Court

How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week

A reader guidance piece outlines daily menus for a family of five, aiming for about $12 weekly. It emphasizes balanced nutrition with eggs as a key protein and provides detailed menus for Sunday including breakfast, dinner, and supper items, with estimated daily costs and recipes.

Richard Greene to wed Virginia Field in two months

Hollywood gossip notes Richard Greene will marry Virginia Field in about two months and has bought a home for her. The column surveys Greene’s popularity as a matinee idol, upcoming roles in Maryland and Kentucky, and mentions surrounding Hollywood buzz about co stars, projects, and other star pairings.

Ollywood INS Richard Greene Virginia Field Hollywood Richard Maurice Costello Wallace Reid Francis X. Bushman Maryland Kentucky Greene

Destry Rides Again Excites Paramount Audiences

Dietrich stars as Frenchy in a brisk Western musical with Una Merkel and James Stewart as Dead-Eye Dick. Brian Donlevy shines as a crooked saloon keeper while Destry cleans up Bottleneck with help from a mop brigade. Grantland Rice Sportlight and Florida aqua belles shown.

Garbo Marlene Dietrich Una Merkel James Stewart Miss Dietrich Brian Donlevy Dimsdale Charles Winniger Stewart Destry Paramount Frankie Masters Grantland Rice Florida Aquabelles M. W

Publisher Catharine Grimm Dies at 79

Galena Illinois publisher Catharine Grimm, 79, president of the Galena Gazette, Inc., which produced an afternoon daily and a weekly, died Friday after several weeks of illness.

Galena, Ir Catherine Grimm Galena Gazette, Inc

Zanuck to film Lillian Russell life in Pittsburgh setting

In Pittsburgh the plan for Darryl Zanuck to film Lillian Russell’s life centers on casting and authentic characters. Eddie Foy Jr will portray Eddie Foy Sr and perform with Weber and Fields in a 1890s revival scene. Leo Carrillo is cast as Tony Pastor, affecting his prior Lombardi Ltd engagement.

Pittsburgh Darryl Zanuck Lillian Russell Alexander Moore Lillian Darryl la Russell Eddie Foy, Jr Eddie Foy

Jean Arthur Collapses On Set Amid Flu Attack In Hollywood

Jean Arthur fainted on the Too Many Husbands set Thursday due to a severe flu attack. Her doctor says she will be well enough to resume work Monday. Wesley Ruggles continues filming around her as she recovers, with the star insisting she is less robust than she appears and rarely socializes.

Sprog Hollywood Jean Arthur Columbia Wesley Ruggles Jean

Beatrice Fairfax Style Letter Sparks Romance Talk

A reader asks in a Beatrice Fairfax tone about Victor Mature possibly marrying, noting the former romance with a current partner and seeking guidance on a lingering torch. The letter from Sterling Bond in San Francisco adds a note of interest as time works wonders in love.

Beatrice Fairfax Victor Mature Vic B. J. of Chicago Sterling Bond San Francisco

Sir James Mackenzie and the heart specialist’s craft

The late Sir James Mackenzie built his reputation as a country doctor and brought his heart specialty to Harley Street. His text Diseases of the Heart, first published in 1908, sits beside Osler’s Practice of Medicine on many doctors’ shelves. He warned that severe exhaustion and degeneration may yield no physical signs in heart disease.

Mackenzie Ol’ Doc Brady Sir James Mackenzie Harley Street Osler James Mackenzie Yankeeland

6A Class Of Fillmore Banquet Program

The 6A class of Fillmore School held its annual banquet at the school on Wednesday. Mrs G Johanos and Mrs G Pfeffer led planning with mothers assisting. The program featured piano solo, gift presentations, tap dance, duets, violin and vocal solos, class prophecy, penmanship certificates, a double trio, and an original class song.

Fillmore School G. Johanos G. Pfeffer Mary Lou Schwandt Marjorie Churchill

His Girl Friday at the Iowa theater

Audiences flock to the Iowa theater for the fast paced comedy His Girl Friday featuring Rosalind Russell as Hildegarde and Cary Grant as the editor. The show also includes Jane Wyman in Private Detective with quick wit and brisk pacing.

Iowa Hildy Hildegarde Rosalind Russell Cary Grant Miss Russell Grant Ralph Bellamy Russell Ife Jane Wyman W. M

Theaters Highlight New Screenings Across Town

Paramount shows Destry Rides Again with Dietrich and Stewart. His Girl Friday stars Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy. Private Detective features Jane Wyman and Dick Foran. A Child is Born stars Geraldine Fitzgerald. Henry Goes Arizona stars Frank Morgan. Strand presents The Hardys Ride High with Mickey Rooney and Lewis Stone, Undercover Doctor. Rialto offers SOS Tidal Wave with Ralph Byrd and Drums of Destiny with Tom Keene. Palace screens The Duke of West Point with Louis Hayward and Jane in Chicken Wagon Family.

Paramount Marlene Dietrich James Stewart Destry Iowa Cary Grant Rosalind Russell Ralph Bellamy Jane Wyman Dick Foran Geraldine Fitzgerald Frank Morgan Henry Arizona Strand Lewis Stone Mickey Rooney Lloyd Nolan Rialto SOS Ralph Byrd Tom Keene Palace Duke of West Point Louis Hayward Jane Ee

Restrict Kansas Firm On Flour Trademark

An injunction issued by Judge Richard J. Hopkins of the District of Kansas bars Teichgraeber Milling Co. of Emporia and Gypsum Kan from using Jersey Cream on flour in Iowa and Illinois. Damages and costs were awarded. Plaintiff G S Johnson Co Davenport, allied with Carpenter Johnson Co Cedar Rapids, filed September suit alleging exclusive Johnson rights to Jersey Cream in Iowa and Illinois. The Johnsons have distributed Jersey Cream flour for over 50 years and hold state registrations.

United States District Court District of Kansas Richard J. Hopkins Teichgraeber Milling Company Emporia Gypsum Kan Iowa Illinois Carpenter-Johnson Company Cedar Rapids G. S. Johnson Company Davenport Johnson Company

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