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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1940

Page

4

Bob Hope Returns Home After Record-Breaking Engagement

Bobby Hope, famed entertainer, lands back in Hollywood amid sensational eight-week tour grosses and crowds, recalling his rise from Mr Bones to a beloved screen personality. He praises Chicago’s spontaneous audiences and reflects on his English birthplace and American ties.

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Car listings for 1930s Buicks Chryslers and more

Classified ad notes numerous prewar autos with prices and models. Vehicles include 1938 Buick Special 4-Door Touring Sedan priced at 595 dollars, 1939 Olds Six models, 1938 Chevrolet Deluxe Town Sedan at 5095, 1938 Pontiac Eight Coupe at 495, 1939 Plymouth Deluxe 4-Door Touring Sedan at 575, plus other 1936 to 1939 makes and body styles with various asking prices.

Ruby Keeler quits Jolson show in Chicago Sunday

Ruby Keeler former wife of Al Jolson will quit the Chicago show Hold On To Your Hats after Sunday night performances She will return to Hollywood with her adopted son Sonny Eunice Healy arrives to substitute in the Keeler role in New York Meanwhile Sumner Welles says the Reconstruction Finance Corp may extend a loan to Brazil to build a steel plant

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Classic Cars for Sale From a 1930s Dealership

Several used cars offered with brief descriptions and prices including a 1939 Deluxe Sedan Chevrolet at 635 with radio and heater or 8595 without. A 1937 Chevrolet Town Sedan noted as top condition priced 395. A 1938 Chevrolet Coupe Master Deluxe at 440. A 1938 Ford 4-Door Sedan described as clean and peppy V8, asking 225.

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