Merle Oberon Nets Picture and Cash in Hollywood Deal
Universal service columnist notes Merle Oberon received a $82,000 total from David O Selznick for Hollywood project work. The deal includes It Happened in Hollywood and on call earnings from The Garden of Allah. Other film industry notes cover Gloria Stuart, Maurice Evans, Anita Louise, and various Hollywood happenings.
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Louella O. Parsons
Universal Service
Los Angeles
David O. Selznick
Merle Oberon
Hollywood
David
Merle
Survivors Predicted From 1000 Males Over Ten Years
Dr. Neil A. Dayton of Massachusetts projects that 705 of 1000 male morons will survive after a decade, noting a specific mortality estimate.
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Neil A. Dayton
Massachusetts
Two First Run Features On New Bill At Rialto
Two first run features will be on the screen at the Rialto for Friday and the Fourth. Hoot Gibson stars in Sunset Range an outdoor adventure for all ages. Federal Agent stars Bill Boyd as a G man pursuing an international spy ring after his partner is killed. Irene Ware George Cooper Lenita Lane and Don Alvarado support. Clyde Beatty in Darkest Africa is shown in the third chapter with Cats and the Fiddle providing comedy.
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Rialto
Hoot Gibson
Sunset Range
Bill Boyd
Irene Ware
George Cooper
Lenita Lane
Don Alvarado
Clyde Beatty
Africa
City Cash Balance Falls in June
The city’s cash balance dropped from 263232.43 to 233944.84 in June as receipts of 76775.94 and disbursements of 106063.53 affected the ledgers. Warrants rose from 14915.27 to 19015.62 with 103739.62 issued and 6424.26 transfers. Adjusted budget 1231796.85 shows 327325.71 spent leaving 904471.14 available.
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M. F. Cox
W. E. Vane
May Fire Loss Totals 31 813 75 in Cedar Rapids
Fire losses in Cedar Rapids during May totaled 1813 75 reported by Fire Chief Emil P Kohout to the city council. The figures show 1543 75 building damage and 270 contents with 187 025 building value and 202 750 contents. Insured loss zero. uninsured building loss 285 and uninsured contents 265.
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Cedar Rapids
Emil P. Kohout
Heart's Heritage comes to Locust Hill with social intrigue
In Old White Church pastor Dr. Jonathan Farwell leads a wary household with his son Dale and handyman Pink Mulgrew. Evelyn Brady hosts an informal party to introduce Dale to the town, but Dale clashes with Pliny Morehead while romance and social games unfold among locals including Lee Brady.
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Jonathan Farwell
Old White Church
Locust Hill
Dale
Pink Mulgrew
Lee Brady
Farwell
Evelyn Marblestone
Lee
Evelyn
Pliny Morehead
Mr. Farwell
Evening Entanglements and a Father’s Quiet Counsel
Dale faces tension with Evelyn and Lee after a social evening. He contemplates his future finances and workload while his father, Farwell, presses him to decide about returning to university and managing his own affairs, ending with a muted good night.
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Tschaikowsky
Waukons Council Grants Beer Licenses and Cigaret Permits
The Waukton city council approved licenses for the coming year adding to beer and cigaret permits. Beer fees rose from 100 to 200 dollars while cigaret permits stay at 75. Licenses were issued to Owen and Owen D F Duggan Carl Davis J J Davis G A Zamzow P J Mahoney Oscar Hanson H A Dravis Lyle Simon and Guy Mason with Joe White obtaining a class C license for 25. Cigaret permits went to Walter Martin Oscar Hanson Lyle Simon G A Zamzow and J C Opfer. A new zoning ordinance created a restricted residence district banning business houses oil stations and poultry houses.
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Vinton Names W L Conder School Board Secretary
W L Conder was elected secretary of the Vinton school board at a special meeting Tuesday. He succeeds W E Bickel who held the post for many years. Conder has background in school work before moving to Vinton a few years ago.
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Vinton
W. L. Conder
W. E. Bickel
Conder
Rainy Day Nest Eggs And Future Security
The piece contrasts a couple's plans for a stable future with a cautious approach to marriage while saving for rainy days. It advises using the summer to date, vacation, and refresh views, suggesting a refresh may reveal true feelings and allow both to move forward confidently.
The Bride Walks Out and Other Theatrical Attractions
The note lists current film offerings at Iowa venues including Barbara Stanwyck and Gene Raymond in The Bride Walks Out at AT THE THEATERS alongside San Francisco starring Clark Gable and Jeanette MacDonald and It’s Love Again with Jessie Mathews. Other titles include Sunset Range, Darkest Africa, Dante’s Inferno, and Coming Round the Mountain with noted stars.
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Iowa
Barbara Stanwyck
Gene Raymond
Robert Taylor
Harry Carey
Hoot Gibson
Paramount
Clark Gable
Jeanette MacDonald
San Francisco
Jessie Mathews
Robert Young
Louis Schmeling
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Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Sylvia Sidney
Fred MacMurray
Dudley
Edward Everett Horton
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Bill Boyd
Irene Ware
Clyde Beatty
Africa
Spencer Tracy
Claire Trevor
Gene Autry
Ann Rutherford
Charles Starrett
Joan Perry
Paving Complete on Highway No 1 in Iowa City Area
One mile of highway No 1 between Iowa City and West Branch was paved and opened planning for July 15. The West Branch road and three blocks in Iowa City also finished by J S McLaughlin and Sons of Des Moines.
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Iowa City
West Branch
J. S. McLaughlin and Sons Company
Des Moines
Astrological Forecast Highlights A Powerful Year Ahead
The signs indicate a day of stirring planetary configurations with potential upheaval and radical life changes. Those born on this day face a pivotal year shaping fortunes. opportunities may require swift, prudent action and tempered rashness. Notable nativity: Calvin Coolidge.
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Roemance
Calvin Coolidge
Building Permits in June Total $105,902 Value Issued
One hundred and seventy-seven building permits with a value of $105,902 were issued in June. Otis Leefers, building inspector, reported to the city council. Twelve dwellings valued at $54,050 plus remodeling of 108 pape at $21 were included. There were 115 electrical, 131 plumbing, and 274 miscellaneous permits issued. Total expenses of the value department were $2.
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Otis Leefers
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
State of Iowa Linn County in the District Court to all whom it may concern Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of July 1936 at 9:00 A M an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Frank French late of said county will come on for proving and admission to probate in the District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa July 2 1936 Clerk of Court Stewart Holmes Attorney
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Linn County
District Court
Said
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Anc Court
Stewart Holmes
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