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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1936
Page
17
Hollywood notes report Sam Jaffe is cast as the grand lama in The Lost Horizon. The piece covers Movietown casting shocks, Myrna Loy and William Powell teamings, Lasky’s exit from Pickford Lasky, Selznick’s Tom Sawyer plans, and Lillian Gish marriage rumors with George Abbott.
A collage of Hollywood figures at random snapshots includes Lloyd Bacon’s mother hosting for Marion Davies, Jack Warner as toastmaster, Clark Gable on a cake bow, Joan Crawford in training, Jimmie Stewart with an injured nose, Elissa Landi’s moment, Margaret Sullavan with Willie Wyler, and Fred Astaire denying overseas plans while staying for a play. Other notes mention Arsenic poisoning risk to William Le Baron, Bob Ritchie selling aerial rights to Max Schmeling, and Paul Kelly later found in Flagstaff en route home for Murder With Pictures.
Mrs Inga Vick and Alfred Exey were married Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Jagerson with Rev O Sandbach officiating. The couple will reside in Decorah.
Iowa cinema listings showcase Kay Francis in The White Angel at theaters with Mack Boland and Ruggles in Early To Bed. Jessie Mathews, Robert Young star It's Love Again. Eddie Cantor headlines Strike Me Pink. Local notes mention evangelist William A. Sunday visiting Cedar Rapids, retirements, and staff changes.
The Cedar Rapids city council passed an ordinance declaring the merger of Kenwood Park into Cedar Rapids. William M. Ellis was injured after being struck by a car at Third Street and Twelfth Avenue. Mrs. F. B. Garnes and daughter Ruth visit relatives in Los Angeles. Dorothy Lane, age 10, fractured her left arm in a bicycle fall. Percy Keehn elected president of the Lions club.
The Rev. C. H. Stauffacher, pastor of Zion Evangelical church, has been elected president. The announcement notes his leadership role within the congregation and the new responsibilities he will assume.
The Nicholas Zeller family gathered Sunday for a reunion and picnic dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Stoner in North Liberty. Attendees included Mrs. Emma Zeller, the Stoners, William, Frank, Dorothy, Esther, Frank and Fred Zeller of North Liberty, Margaret Zeller of Los Angeles, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zeller and Wanda of Muscatine.
Mr and Mrs Louis Pinney and son Jack of Ames join Mr and Mrs Alton Zeller and Harold Helen and Marilyn of Coralville. Mr and Mrs Ira J Chamberlin, Miss Avis Bixler and Louis Broadlon also listed.
A poem about a frightened, failure plagued man who avoids risk yet remains beloved by children. The speaker recalls his father’s scolding, the aid given, and the ultimate death that ends a life spent in struggle.
In Linn County Iowa the Kanealy Beezley receivership case lists Walter R Hutchinson as Receiver with a report classifying all filed claims, seeking approval and authority to sell remaining accounts and disburse administration costs. A hearing is set for July 16 1936 at 9:00 A.M. in Cedar Rapids. Attorneys Wayne Boland and Robert F Milota represent the Receiver.
Charlie Ruggles plays a sleepwalking bookkeeper turned salesman and Mary Boland his fretful wife in the Paramount feature Early to Bed. The lakeside honeymoon plot leads to a jewel theft and murder caper with witty dialogue and a rough finale. A vaudeville short and Crime Doesn’t Pay entry accompany the program.
Announcement from Brandon states the marriage of Miss Gertrude Bailey daughter of Mrs Maude Bailey to Lyle Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers took place June 6 at Rock Island. Paul Rogers brother of the bridegroom and Mrs Paul Rogers sister of the bride attended the couple.
In the District Court of Linn County Cedar Rapids dated June 30 1936 notice is given that the last will and testament of W Daily deceased will be offered for probate on a hearing date to be set. Edwin W Lundquist Clerk. James E Remley Attorney.
Dolores Del Rio and Warren William lead the Rialto feature Widow From Monte Carlo a comedy drama with romance and intrigue. Supporting cast includes Colin Clive Herbert Mundin and Olin Howland. Also shown are Murder at Glen Athol and Tail Spin Tommy eighth chapter with Cats and the Fiddle.
A Bertram A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Blake with a basket dinner and supper. Attendees from Calamus included Amos Blake August Heuer Elvin Heuer John White Charles White Eugene White Mary Hazen Paul Heuer Ivan Heuer Ginger Lloyd Heuer and from Bertram Elwood Blake. The group visited the Palisades in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Carl Kruse announce the marriage of their daughter Eva to Garmond Butts of Parnell. The wedding was held at the bride’s home on June 20 with Mr and Mrs Marvin Kruse of Tama as attendants. The couple will reside in Parnell where the groom is employed.
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