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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1939
Page
17
Don Martin of Blue Hill Neb a Coe college junior serves as the official potato peeler in Greene hall Coe men s dormitory as a mechanical peeler does the work. The piece notes the romance of kitchen life faded by automation and the drop in hands on labor.
A melodramatic American tale unfolds with Anne, Elmer, and Garry at its center. A stranger robs Anne of pearls, leading to divorce threats and a pawnshop reunion while Margot confronts a bored marriage and a roving life.
Charles, living isolated with his caretaker King and a red setter, reflects on divorce from Margot and his isolation after writing a book. He recalls Anne and a potential past life link as Christmas nears, planning a quiet holiday on his island before visiting Baltimore for mince pies. The scene ends with Charles spotting Anne and Vicky at a tearoom, story to be continued.
John Garfield stars in a California tale where a murder suspect hides, works on a ranch, and falls for the owner’s niece as he fights a barnstorming heavyweight to raise needed funds. A detective tracks him ringside, leading to an unusual climax. The companion feature Swing Sister Swing offers lively music and dancing.
Rialto shows the Pulitzer Comedy Vanderhof family in a warm, light hearted play with romance and pathos starring Jean Arthur Lionel Barrymore James Stewart Edward Arnold Mischa Auer. Also features The Lone Ranger Rides Again with Robert Livingston Chief Thunder Cloud Silver Chief Duncan Renaldo plus a comedy cartoon and news.
NBC broadcasts the preeminent modern choral work Te Deum by Zoltan Kodaly with a large mixed chorus and soloists, followed by tributes and other music programs across NBC Columbia and Mutual networks. The schedule features opera, violin solos, Broadway stars, and multiple daily radio blocks from morning to late night across several stations.
A police officer faces his gangster son in a drama of law and crime. Alan Baxter plays the criminal mastermind using police knowledge to escape. The retired chief returns to end the mob's run, with a co feature Navy Secrets about naval spies. Grant Withers and Fay Wray star.
The feature follows a disguised blonde woman fleeing the law as she travels through Hawaii, Japan, China, Indo China, the Malay Peninsula, Ceylon, India, and the Laccadibe islands. Fredtie March appears as Sam Wye with wry humor. Ralph Bellamy and Ann Sothern deliver strong performances. A second tale, Pirates of the Skies, stars Kent Taylor and Rochelle Hudson.
A vivid Paramount screening features dazzling flight sequences and a touching story of brotherly love and romance. Brent and Payne play brothers torn by a shared love for Olivia de Havilland, with a strong supporting cast including Honey O Neill Victor Jory John Litel and Regis Toomey.
Ernie Straub named as vocalist with Blue Barron’s youthful band to perform Thursday night at Danceland. Russ Carlisle also features singing titles, Charlie Fisher tenor soloist, Carl Sandra arranger and pianist, Ronnie Snyder steel guitarist, with Court Hussey and his band providing music for the 9 to 1 dancing party per manager F. E. Brookhiser.
E M Buckhiester of 825 Daniels St NE placed a house for rent in the Gazette Want Ads. The advertisement received 18 inquiries and secured a tenant the same day the ad appeared.
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