Hollywood Buzz on York Success Lifts Lasky Plans
Hollywood notes celebrate Jesse Lasky’s surge after Sergeant York with major casting leverage for The Life of Mark Twain and other projects. Gary Cooper delayed starring choices while Lasky pursues top actors. Olivia de Havilland jokes about rumored Lew Ayres marriage. Abbott and Costello rise as Universal’s marquee draw with Ride Em Cowboy and Keep Them in the Air. other stars and shifts ripple across studios.
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The Poet of the People Edgar A. Guest Verses on War and Flowers
The poem contrasts human conflict with resilient nature. It imagines war destroying structures yet flowers endure the Canterbury bell and phlox despite fear and hate, suggesting perpetual renewal amid devastation.
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Theaters Show New Films At Paramount Rialto And More
Iowa and state listings highlight Judy Canova in Sis Hopkins and Mil lion Dollar Baby with Priscilla Lane Jeffrey Lynn Ronald Reagan. Palace screens Western Union and Free and Easy. Rialto features The Lone Wolf Strikes and Im Nobody's Sweetheart Now. Marion presents The Great Lie and Penthouse Mystery.
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William Boyd
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Virginia Gilmore
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Notice to Contractors for School Roofing Bids 1941 Cedar Rapids
Sealed bids for built-up roofing on Wilson Benjamin Franklin Arthur and Buchanan schools will be received until 7 30 p m Monday July 21 1941 at the Cedar Rapids Iowa office of the Board of Directors 346 Ind Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids Charles D Hedberg District Secretary Independent School District Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa
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Things I never knew til now about kisses on Broadway
Walter Winchell outlines quirky global kiss customs and historic anecdotes. From Cleopatra to Justinian, myths and modern quirks mix with portraits of shared politeness and social etiquette across cultures and eras.
Revolution sparks chatter on kissing and rumors
The passage notes how men, from Shakespeare to Byron, have written about kissing as a social force. It jokes that kisses are as common in talk as in acts, citing Byron’s view on kiss length and a quip that a kiss is like a rumor, spreading from mouth to mouth.
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Maxie Rosenbloom
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Let's Explore Your Mind Q and A by Wiggam
In this Q and A Wiggam discusses boastful behavior, ape ancestry comparisons between genders, and marriage outcomes for college graduates. He cites U S Education Office statistics showing divorce rates four times higher for college graduate women than men and asks readers for their thoughts.
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Advice From Mary Manners: Joe Seeks New Love
Joe, a widower, has met a young woman he wishes to marry. His family and his former in laws oppose the romance, insisting he remain faithful to his dead wife. The column argues human nature allows both love for the memory and new love.
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Miss Manners Advice Columns On Guests And Grooming
Dear Miss Manners counsels a reader to limit morning visitor interruptions by assigning tasks and offering coffee while she sweeps through upstairs work. A worried mother is advised to praise and gift items to spark her daughter’s interest in improving her appearance.
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Miss Manners
Liz
Notice of Appointment of Executor in Iowa Linn County
Notice is hereby given that on July 8 1941 Oscar Daniels was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of William N Parker late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to said estate should pay promptly and those having claims must file them in the Clerk of the Linn County District Court G M Wilson attorney
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William N. Parker
Towa
Iowa
Oscar Daniels
G. M Wilson
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