Joan Fontaine Nears Lead In Forever, Hollywood Buzz
Hollywood chatter reports Joan Fontaine about 75 percent set to star in Forever after finishing Frenchman's Creek at Paramount. She will be loaned by David Selznick to MGM for the romantic saga long in development.
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Paramount
David Selznick
Janet Gaynor
Mildred Cram
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Mrs. Miniver
Silver Queen Melodrama Heads Weekend At State
The 1880 Manner spoof Silver Queen stars Priscilla Lane with George Brent and Bruce Cabot in a gambler’s caper about debts and a loyal friend. A tepid tale is offset by color and a brawl. Good Morning Judge with Dennis O Keefe and Louise Allbritton offers sharper wit and a catchy song Spellbound.
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Bruce Cabot
Dennis O Keefe
Louise Allbritton
Mary Beth Hughes
State Theater
Priscilla
Harry Sherman
Dennis O’keefe
Hollywood
O'Keefe
Miss Allbritton
Poet Cardnal and the Cardinal Sing On
A dialogue quotes Edgar A Guest reflecting on happiness and perspective. A cardinal on a blossoming tree contrasts human strife with nature’s peace, urging people to find joy and sing despite life’s cruelties and wars. The poem celebrates gratitude and beauty.
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Yonder Wood
O Keefe and Hughes Stir Hidden Favor in Terse Exchange
In a sharp aside the speaker notes O Keefe and a disliked Hughes figure into a slyly pleased moment. The line hints at tension and personal politics behind the scene as one figure remains favored over the other.
Hickory Supply Glued by Michigan Roasters
Michigan remains the sole region with notable hickory cultivation as coffee roasters secure the entire supply to meet anticipated demand for blending with coffee products.
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Michigan
Broadways Walter Winchell warns of antiwar sedatives and un-American threats
The column recalls 1930s opposition to warnings about Hitler and Munich aims, noting same groups push war-scare now. It cites FBI action to reopen old McCormack committee records on un-American activities, mentions Nazi agent Viereck, Klan links to strikes at Packard, and Gerald L. K. Smith’s Buffalo rally with an “internationalist” flag desecration.
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Mr. Dies
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Buffalo
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George Washington
Minute Men and the Lex ington flag memory
A fragment recalls Minute Men and the Continental Army as symbols of American freedom with a fleeting note on a flag spat. It mentions Congressman Martin L. Sweeney being spotlighted by Pearson and Allen, legal actions, and a Detroit speech with rabble-rousers linked to a former Silver Shirt chief criticizing the President and allies.
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America
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Jpormer
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Pearson and Allen
Pearson
Sweeney
Detroit
Silver
Beauty Operators To Attend Annual Meeting June 20
Beauty operators from across Iowa will gather in Cedar Rapids for the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association annual education day. The Montrose hotel hosts an all day program with Chicago stylist Charles Buntgens as guest artist. Charlotte Porter will welcome at 9 30 am, followed by officer introductions and demonstrations. A noon luncheon features Pauline Brown as master of ceremonies for a patriotic hair style program, with Miss 1918 and Miss 1943 presented by Hope Shoup and Mayme Madden respectively.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
National
Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association
Montrose Hotel
Charles Buntgens
Chicago
Chicago Coiffeur Guild
Charlotte Porter
Buntgen
Pauline Brown
Clinton
Hope Shoup
Iowa City
Iowa State Association
Mayme Madden
Davenport
National Association
City Hall notes sponsor and pipe purchase approval
The city council approved El Kabir Temple to sponsor Dodson's World Fair shows at the Midland Rubber company grounds from July 28 to August 7. The public improvement department was authorized to buy 10 tons of cast iron pipe.
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Dodson
Midland Rubber Company
Public Improvement Department
City Council Actions And Permit Adjustments In Linn County
The council approved sewer project funding subject to government material release. Earl Heinz was appointed to a three year term on the electrical board of examiners. Citizens on Seventeenth street NE filed an objection to sidewalk order No 1 citing ongoing pavement payments. Hiltbrunner surrendered his 626 Fifth Avenue SE class B beverage permit and received a $150 refund while partnering with Ellis Jones for a new permit at the same address. The highway safety committee urged curb rounding at the driver’s right on Nineteenth street as it meets First Avenue E to ease access.
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Electrical Board of Examiners
Seventeenth Street
Linn County Highway Safety Committee
First Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Local Theater Schedule Reveals Daily Film Lineups
Paramount shows Five Graves to Cairo at 1 3 15 5 30 7 50 10 05 with shorts at 2 35 4 50 7 10. Iowa screens I Walked with a Zombie at 1 05 3 45 6 30 9 10 11 55 and Sarong Girl at 2 40 5 20 8 05 10 45. State runs Silver Queen at 2 08 4 53 7 38 10 23 and Good Morning Judge at 1 3 45 6 30 9 15. Palace shows The Glass Key at 3 6 25 9 50 with Dr Gillespie New Assistant at 1 35 5 8 20. Rialto presents Outlaws of Pine Ridge at 1 21 4 24 7 27 10 30 and Stand by All Networks at 3 01 6 04 9 07. Times presents The Black Swan at 1 41 4 30 7 19 10 08 and Lucky Legs at 3 05 5 54 8 43. Marion lists The Avengers at 8 32 and Tarzan Triumphs at 7 10.
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