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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1939

Page

2

Juarez epic on screen stars Paul Muni in moving portrayal

Paul Muni dominates the Paramount drama Juarez as the Mexican savior who defies Maximilian and defends democracy. Supporting turns by Brian Aherne Bette Davis John Garfield and Claude Rains enrich a tale blending battle and diplomacy with vivid photography and Lincolnian ideals.

Mexico Juarez Paul Muni Paramount Muni Lincoln Maximilian Brian Aherne Hapsburg Bette Davis Carlota Louis Napoleon John Garfield Porfirio Diaz Donald Crisp Bazaine Gilbert Roland Lopez Claude Rains Napoleon Bill Paramount News Paramount Pictorial Popeye Sailor

Deaths and accidents add to city’s grim week

Harry E. Whiteman head of the Howard-Holt company dies after a twenty foot fall in an elevator shaft at the rear of the office. Fred Spielman, 21, drowns when a canoe with two others capsizes on the Cedar river. A major real estate deal sees Northwestern Holding of St Paul buy the A H Wolfe estate lot and the Kilborn property near downtown. John Jay of Iowa Manufacturing and H F Saxton with Dan Hunter fly south then Canada for business before returning east. The day’s mercury reads 95.

Harry E. Whiteman Howard-Holt Company Fred Spielman Cedar River Spielman Northwestern Holding Company St. Paul A. H. Wolfe First Avenue Second Street Kilborn John Jay Iowa Manufacturing Company H. F. Saxton Dan Hunter Canada Mercury

Visitors and injuries mark local notices

Capt Bert Rugh arrived to visit his parents Mr and Mrs George Rugh after serving four years in the Canadian army with no injuries but later hurt in strike riots in Winnipeg. J W MacDanel president of Clark MacDanel Co was called to New York to meet with three manufacturers and government reps to help dispose of surplus cotton goods. Mrs J J Wagner traveled to Providence Rhode Island to spend the summer with her sister Mrs Bess Snyder. D H Faust was slightly injured after being struck by an automobile as he stepped from a Marion streetcar at Fourth Street.

Bert Rugh George Rugh Winnipeg J. W. MacDanel Clark-MacDanel Company New York J. J. Wagner Providence, R. I Bess Snyder D. H. Faust Fourth Street

Local injuries and a planned medical leave reported

H L Palmer fractured his hip after a fall at home. George Freisinger lost two fingers at Williams and Hunting planing mill. Gust George and James Sukas were injured when a steel beam fell during unloading for the Rock Island freight house. Dr and Mrs B H Bailey depart for Lake Okoboji where Dr Bailey will serve as assistant instructor at Lakeside Laboratory for six weeks.

H. L. Palmer George Freisinger Williams and Hunting Gust George James Sukas New Rock Island B. H. Bailey Lake Okoboji Dr. Bailey Lakeside

Four Basic Construction Principles Outline Architecture

The post and lintel woolen truss masonry arch and modern steel skeleton form the four fundamental principles of construction noted in architectural overview. This framing highlights historic and modern methods shaping building design from ancient to contemporary eras.

Rupture Shield Expert to Visit Cedar Rapids

H M Shevnan a Chicago rupture shield expert will be at the Hotel Montrose Cedar Rapids on Monday June 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. He touts the Zootic Shield as a non surgical method that quickly strengthens weakened areas and closes openings in about ten days with no medicines or under straps. He will demonstrate free of charge at 6441 N Richmond St Chicago.

H. M. Shevnan Chicago Montrose Cedar Rapids Shevnan Richmond ST

How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week

A Cedar Rapids Gazette feature outlines a thrifty meal plan for a family of five, aiming for balanced nutrition on about 12 dollars per week. It includes a cheap chocolate drink mix, a meat loaf recipe using ground veal beef and pork, and notes on budget guidance from Meta Given’s booklets via the Community Nutrition Service at dial 5515.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Community Nutrition Service Dial

Daily menu and cost for a home meal plan

A dated menu lists quantities for strawberries with cereal, toast and bacon, coffee, meat loaf, creamed peas and carrots, stuffed tomatoes with cole slaw, bread and butter, rice custard, soup, croutons, egg salad sandwiches, hot or iced beverages, and an estimated daily cost of about $1.95. The plan uses common pantry items and standard preparations like white sauce, evaporated milk, and salad dressing.

Calling All Dogs By Terhune

Albert Payson Terhune offers methods to recover a lost dog from Mrs. E K of Brighton Beach New York. Advertise offer a reward search the neighborhood and surrounding country inquire and pay cash for return check dog pounds and radio broadcasters who announce losses. The piece urges kindness and invites readers to send updates for publication.

Love's Interlude Attic Romance Serial

Moira Carewe meets Tarleton Griggs during prohibition era New York. Their secret summer spark dissolves as social gossip and travel separate them. A Christmas reunion at a party ends in ambiguity and impending fate as Moira seeks peace away from the chase.

Mary Martin Tops Hollywood as Casting Critics Mock

Hollywood insiders debate Mary Martin's high value after her New York triumph while studios ignore proven talent. The piece notes Oscar venues overlook stars over trivial flaws and predicts actors like Jane Doe will find success elsewhere, despite Hollywood rejection.

Ollywood Paramount Mary Martin Victor Herbert New York Hollywood Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Metro Mary Martin Peanuts London Filmville Jane Doe

Moira Faces Heartbreak Before Tarry's Ill-Fated Union

Moira confronts pressure from Aunt Melinda on marriage while seeking a career. She plans a Cape Cod winter work chance, then returns home to see Tarry marry Lady Careen in a grand Christmas Eve eve setting at Tourney Park, leaving a lasting, haunting impression.

Aunt Melinda Moira Melinda Tarry Auntie Griggs Cape Cod Boston Careen Tourney Park Benedicts

Kid from Kokomo Hilarious Picture at Iowa Theatre

May Robson leads in The Kid from Kokomo at the Iowa theater with Pat O Brien Wayne Morris and Joan Blondell. The plot echoes Kid Galahad but offers amusing country boy fighter scenes and a funny courtroom turn. Frieda Inescort and Otto Kruger give creditable work in The Zero Hour from Republic. The news reel shows King and Queen of England in Washington.

Pat O’brien Wayne Morris Joan Blondell May Robson Kokomo Iowa Theater O.K Miss Robson Frieda Inescort Otto Krueger Republic Pictures Miss Inescort Kruger England Washington W.M

Vanity-Filled Star Notches Bold Feats in Fence-Bared Comment

A wry quip likens a vain leading man to a boastful showboat. Bob Hope quips that the actor never speaks without flaunting his own achievements, highlighting his self-regarding persona. The remark captures Hollywood egotism with a playful jab at celebrity self-promotion.

Bob Hope Bob

Showoff Shunned In Public Letter From Miss Manners

Mary Manners analyzes a social issue where a vain, accomplished woman named Ernie makes others feel inadequate and is unpopular for exhibitionism. A reader asks about balancing attention with dating, and Miss Manners suggests sincere limits and suggests the partner look elsewhere if expectations persist.

Mary Manners Ernie Jeanie

Theatres Show Many 1930s Stars in City Lineups

At the theaters Paramount features Juarez with Bette Davis and Paul Muni. The Kid From Kokomo stars Pat O’Brien Wayne Morris and Joan Blondell. The Zero Hour shows Frieda Inescort and Otto Kruger. Warner Baxter leads The Return of the Cisco Kid with Lynn Bari. Back Door to Heaven stars Wallace Ford and Patricia Ellis. Palace presents Listen Darling with Freddie Bartholoe mew Mary Astor and Judy Garland and Sharpe shooters with Brian Donlevy and Lynn Bari. Rialto offers King of the Arena with Ken Maynard and Tough Kid featuring Frankie Darro and Judith deen.

Paramount Bette Davis Paul Muni Iowa the Kid Kokoemo Pat O’brien Wayne Morris Joan Blondell Frieda Inescort Otto Kruger Warner Baxter Lynn Bari Cisco Kid Wallace Ford Patricia Ellis Heaven Palace Freddie Bartholoemew Mary Astor Judy Gareland Brian Donlevy Lynn

Fred Martin Funeral at Martelle Sunday

Funeral services for 81 year old Fred Martin of Martelle will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Christian church in Martelle with Rev W W Coverdale officiating Burial will be in Linn Grove cemetery He was born in England came to America at 18 and married Frances Cripps in 1901 Five children survived Mrs Pearl Miller Guy Edna Stewart Bay and Jessie Costerison from Gareld Colorado

Martelle Fred Martin Christian Church W. W. Coverdale Linn Grove Cemetery England America Frances Cripps Ellen Byers Pearl Miller Guy Central City Edna Stewart Whittier Bay of Mount Vernon Jessie Costerison Garefield Colo

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