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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

2

Disney Live Action and Animation Studio Concept

Hollywood whispers about a full length technicolor feature blending live action and animation with Walt Disney and Bob Benchley exploring a busy cartoon studio. Also notes Cesar Romero’s replacement by Leonid Kinsky as a glamorous Argentine escort in Dawn Argentine Way and other Hollywood moves.

Ollywood INS Walt Disney Bob Benchley Disney Walt Benchley Disney Gems Harry Joe Brown Irving Cummings Cesar Romero Cesar Leonid Kinsky Betty Gable Charlotte Greenwood Kinsky

Hollywood stars mingle in unexpected selection

A GNAT SHOTS OF HOLLYWOOD roundup notes Joan Crawford writing to friends that they expect to be back around the middle of July, reflecting studio hopes and fan interest in upcoming travels and appearances.

Hollywood Joan Crawford

Hollywood Red Cross Gala Draws Stars and 1200 Guests

Carmel Myers Blum reports a grand Red Cross Hollywood guild event with 1200 extra ticket buyers and a near sellout. Gracie Allen Simone Simon Lola Lane led contributions while Penny Singleton’s Blondie shtick drew laughs in a fashion show. Actresses and stars filled the scene as other celebrities attended lunches and set visits amid war news and gas usage estimates.

Carmel Myers Blum Red Cross- Hollywood Guild Ty Power Gracie Allen Simone Simon Lola Lane Penny Singleton Blondie Bob Preston Paramount Kay Craig Burma Dattie Lamour Don Aimeche Den TCE. 1 Gable Lombard Bill Powell Bride Diane Lewis Kay Kyser Ginny Simms Eugene Pallette Arthur Murray Chicago Hns Bart Carrall Bert Wheeler Carroll Beauts

Executrix notices for the estate of Cla L. Shermot in Linn County Iowa

Mayme Sherwood Rams Executrix of the estate of Cla L. Shermot in Linn County Iowa announces appointment and qualification. All debts are payable to the undersigned and all claims must be filed with the Linn County District Court. Attorney Carl Fo Jordan.

Linn County Cla L. Shermot Let Iowa SCUTT

Miss Manners Advice Column on Social Errors and Dating

A reader questions propriety of a partnerless, perfunctory dating scene. Mary Manners explains that listening, genuine interest, and avoiding forced flirtation improves interactions. She cautions against overemphasis on wit and urges patience with potential suitors who may return for future conversations.

Refusal to Kiss Strangers Highlighted as Worthwhile

A reflective voice admonishes keeping distance from unknown boys and upholding high ideals. It supports the stance of not kissing strangers, suggesting future suitors will respect boundaries and value prudence.

Tom Harry

Theaters Show Busy Mix of Stars and New Films

At Paramount Palace Rialto Strand and State the week features Lana Turner Joan Blondell George Murphy in Two Girls on Broadway, Ski Patrol with Luli Deste Philip Dorn, A Bill of Divorce with Maureen O Hara Adolphe Menjou, The Marshal of Mesa City with George O Brien Virginia Hale. Douglas Fairbanks Jr Madeleine Carroll in Safari Dennis Morgan Gloria Dickson in Tear Gas Squad. Night of Nights Earl of Chicago Wuthering Heights with Olivier Oberon Fighting Mad Drums of Fu Manchu Overland Stage Raiders Topper Takes a Trip with Constance Bennett Roland Young.

Paramount Lana Turner Joan Blondell George Murphy Luli Deste Philip Dorn Iowa Maureen O'Hara Adolphe Menjou Mesa City George O'Brien Virginia Hale Louis Godoy Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Madeleine Carroll Dennis Morgan Gloria Dickson Earl of Chicago Robert Montgomery Edward Arnold Pat O'Brien Olympe Bradna Rialto Lawrence Olivier Merle Oberon James Newell Sally Blane Strand Overland Stage Raiders John Wayne Topper Constance Bennett Roland Young

Notice to Binders Insulation for Main Building Linn County Home

Linn County Iowa invites sealed bids for insulation of the upper part of the main building at the Linn County Home Marion Iowa. Bids due 10 am July 1940 at Cedar Rapids Office of the County Auditor. Bond 5 percent of bid with proposal. bids opened after closing. County reserves right to reject, waive technicalities, and prefer Iowa labor and products. County Auditor Robin Vosely announces.

Lin County Marion Towa Linn County Cedar Rapids Marton Iowa Board of Supervisors Lovinee Hoary OF Supervisors Ry Robin Vosely

Diabetes heredity and dietary factors in medical view

The article discusses diabetes as hereditary in Joslin's view and notes that inheritance is of a tendency rather than direct. about 25 percent may carry the potential and pass it to children. It cites obesity as a primary cause and mentions the link with vitamin B deficiency observed in refined diets and related signs.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Elliott P. Joslin Prof. Joslin Langerhans Fleen Joslin

Diabetes and its ambiguous early signs in functional illness

The text discusses roots, malaise, anorexia, constipation, and occasional sugar in urine without high blood sugar. It notes high carbohydrate intake and obesity tendency, classifying many cases as potential diabetes while acknowledging it is a functional deficiency. It mentions possible organic changes in Langerhans islands and the unclear health degenerative boundary.

Langerhans

Questions and Answers About Holy Frights

A terse note references Skinnay and a reply about “holy frights” with a personal kinship tag iam 52. The fragment hints at a conversation or quotation but omits context.

Skinnay Iam 52

How to Gain Weight and Allergy Relief via Potassium

A reader describes long struggle with underweight and seeks monograph on weight gain. Another note reports success using soluble potassium chloride after strawberries to prevent cold sore eruptions and allergy symptoms. The message mentions requesting monographs with a stamped return envelope.

R. Mo Ans Agro

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