Comedy suspense in Shriek in the Night at the Iowa
Ginger Rogers stars as a news reporter entangled with Lyle Talbot in a New York apartment house murder plot. The film blends comedy and mystery as Rogers unravels clues while Talbot schemes to steal her story and invites marriage. Police are largely in the dark until a climactic reveal of the killer.
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Ginger Rogers
Comedienne
Iowa
Miss Rogers
Lyle Talbot
Talbot
New York
Parnell Pratt
J. H
More Donations To Health Camp Fund Are Acknowledged
Donations to Camp Good Health continue to arrive totaling 1974.58 including 1964.58 and smaller gifts from Buchanan School P T A and individuals. The fund supports a fresh air camp for physically handicapped children, with medical exams on entry and discharge, and four new girls aged 9 to 12 added this week amid poor health conditions.
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Health Camp Fund
Camp Good Health Fund
Buchanan School P.T.A
Public Health Nursing Bureau
Kleenex Promoted as Softest Yet Strongest Tissue
An advertising note extols Kleenex as the softest yet strongest disposable handkerchief tissue. It claims superior absorbency over cotton or linen and gentle soothing feel. The copy suggests instant disposal after use and promotes a large package as economical compared to a single handkerchief.
Former Local Man To Be In At Circus Here Next Sunday
Porest O Brine famed pilot and holder of endurance flight records arrived at Cedar Rapids airport. He will join Flying Aces for an airport circus next Sunday with fifteen acts. The event, organized by the American Legion, aims for large crowds with strict traffic and safety measures around the field.
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Porest O’brine
Cedar Rapids
O’brine
Sam O’brine
C Avenue
O'Brine
Flying Aces
American Legion
Hunter Brothers
Dale
Red) Jackson
Jessie Martin
Seattle
Wash
Pearl Lloyd
Denver
Jimmie Woods
el Paso
Texas
Ed Sherard
Minneapolis
Rocky Moran
Livingston
Mont
Herb Bassett
Colorado Springs
Johnny Heck
Lincoln
Legionaire
Cerly
Department of Commerce
Gentry Brothers Return With Trained Animal Shows in Cedar Rapids
Henry Gentry returns to show business after 16 years with original Gentry Brothers trained animal acts. The Cedar Rapids performances on Saturday July 29 offer 2:30 and 8 pm showings at the old circus grounds with reduced 10 to 25 cent admission for city residents. Kapitan the dog, Hollywood celebrity and Rin Tin Tin’s son, headlines the program.
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Henry B. Gentry
Gentry Brothers
Cedar Rapids
Man Against Woman at Rialto Starring Holt and Miles
Jack Holt stars as Strong Arm Johnny McCloud in Man Against Woman at Rialto for Wednesday and Thursday. Lilian Miles is the female lead with a cast including Walter Connelly and Gavin Gordon. The feature film unfolds amid crime fighting and romantic tension.
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Rialto
Jack Holt
Lilian Miles
Holt
Johnny McCloud
Walter Connelly
Gavin Gordon
Elliptical Program Ends with Comedy and Radio Band
The eleventh chapter features a comedy segment joined by a radio band completing the program. A light entertainment finale blends humor and music, wrapping the event with lively performances from the associate troupe. The crowd enjoyed the diverse act lineup and the collaborative broadcast ambiance.
Theaters in Iowa Show New Screenings
At the theaters, Iowa showcases several films including A Shriek in the Night featuring Ginger Rogers and Lyle Talbot at Paramount Gold Diggers of 1933 with all star cast State presents The Warrior's Husband starring Elissa Landi and Ernest Truex Rialto screens Man Against Woman with Jack Holt Olympic features Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts in They Just Had to Get Married and The Phantom of Crestwood with Ricardo Cortez and Karen Morley
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Iowa
Ginger Rogers
Lyle Talbot
Paramount
All-Star
Bast
STATE
Elissa Landi
Ernest Truex
Rialto
Jack Holt
Olympic
Slim Summerville
Zasu Pitts
Crestwood
Ricardo Cortez
Karen Morley
Rain record at Opid's Camp Cali fornia 1926
The fastest shower of rain ever measured occurred at Opid's Camp California on April 5, 1926, when 1.02 inches of rain fell in one minute.
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Opid’s Camp
California
Popularity Contest Attracts Cedar Rapids Youths
The Iowa Popularity Contest for Boys and Girls opens Saturday at the Iowa theater with Little Orphan Annie matinee. Prizes include a balloon tire bicycle, wrist watches, and sports equipment. Vote by patronizing theater sponsors and inviting friends. contest runs through October 14.
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Cedar Rapids
Emil Franke
Iowa Theater Today
Iowa Theater Kiddie Klub
Kiddie Klub
East Cascade School Board Approves Budget for Next Year
The East Cascade board of education approved the coming year’s budget totaling $4,500, a $500 saving from last year. Paul Weber was elected secretary and treasurer.
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Lone Tree
Board of Education
E. E B. Axthelm
M. W. Alsip
Columbus Junction
Ethel Jackson
Clinton
Dorothy Plake
Margaret Westenberger
Alice Stiles
Evelyn Stiles
Eamua Peterson
Cascade
Board of Education of the
East Cascade
Paul Weber
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Domer
Sas
Oxfords
the Big Shoe Store
Kleenex Co
Adam
Associated Press
Forest O'Brine
Henry Gentry
Jack Holt In
Man Against Woman
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Cedar Park
Blumer
Old Circus Grounds
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12Th Ave
Fwice
Pioneer Trained
Kapitan
Rin-Tin-Tin
Second Ave. SE
Harold Spokes
Richy Craig, JR
Melody Makers
Melody Garden
Fox Head
Spider Earth
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The
Farmers Exchange
J. W. Kent
Nere
Kjelly Picger
Matinee
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