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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1934
Page
4
Frances Robinson-pull explains how to mold individuality for commercial success in a six part series. The piece argues determination moral stamina and vigor drive achievement, citing Theodore Roosevelt as an example of overcoming weakness through discipline.
Frances Robinson-Duff profiles a New York businessman described as one of the most forceful personalities he ever encountered. His life centered on pursuing a rival who wronged him, with revenge consuming his days and shaping his choices.
A reflective piece on physical endurance, diaphragm strength, and personality. It cites J P Morgan's hiring of a small man who impressed by vitality and knowledge, arguing great people attend to all needs without being harassed. It closes hinting at tomorrow’s column on home personality.
George Bancroft stars in World and the Flesh with Miriam Hopkins at the Rialto Friday and Saturday. A fierce rebel leader woos a radiant worldly woman amid a crumbling civilization and a tempestuous romance. Supporting cast includes Alan Mowbray George E. Stone Emmett Corrigan Mitchell Lewis Oscar Apfel. Also Galloping Romeo a he man western with Bob Steele as a young cowpuncher and his elderly pal. A mystery of currency theft on a stage line drives their adventures with Doris Hill George Hayes Ed Brady and others. A Baby Burlesque and Cats and the Fiddle musical finale complete the program.
There is one municipal election ticket in Bennett on March 26 known as the citizens' ticket. It lists incumbents for mayor, treasurer, assessor, and council seats with H. E. Buttolph replacing Fred Schlueter who declined. Voters will also decide on a one half mill tax in 1935 to fund the Bennett Community band.
George O'Brien and Mary Brian star in Ever Since Eve as the new State theater feature starting Friday. The story follows a foster son of three gold miners who travels east to buy mining machinery and falls for a debutante undercover as a gold digger. After marriage his wife’s motives unfold, the mine partners warm to her, and the plan to reform the couple leads to a comic, side splitting finale.
At the theaters Paramount features George White's Scandals with Rudy Vallee Alice Faye and Jimmy Durante. Also Sing and Like It with Ned Sparks and Pert Kelton and The Ninth Guest with Donald Cook. State presents Ever Since Eve with George O'Brien and Mary Brian. Majestic airs Red Headed Woman with Jean Harlow and The Devil Is Driving with Edmund Lowe. Palace runs Connecticut Yankee starring Will Rogers. Rialto screens World and the Fresh with George Bancroft and Galloping Romeo with Bob Steele. Olympic showcases Drum Taps and Yes Mr Brown with Jack Buchanan.
F M Wheeless appointed postmaster to succeed H S Pierce. Pierce assumes charge Thursday with Mrs F M Dean continuing as assistant.
Notice is given that on March 19 1934 an instrument claiming to be the Last Will of William A Loveland, late of Linn County, Iowa, will come for hearing before the District Court for proof and admission to probate. Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa March 15 1934 Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court Stewart Holmes attorney
Saturday forecast warns of possible intrigue and treachery but invites caution and perseverance for favorable profits and progress. Birthday readers may see unexpected change with benefits through cooperation. a talented, ambitious child may rise to public recognition. Notable nativity: Kate Greenaway.
George White's Scandals, a Broadway musical revue, comes to the Paramount theater in Cedar Rapids after drawing big crowds in New York. The show stars Rudy Vallee Jimmie Durante Alice Faye Adrienne Ames Gregory Ratoff Cuff Edwards and George White, with ten hit songs including Hold My Hand and Sweet and Low. Regular Paramount prices apply for screenings starting Friday through Monday.
Rudy Vallee’s famous voice stands out in the film’s mix of tunes and skits. Alice Faye, rising from blues on Vallee’s radio show to the New York stage Scandals, then Hollywood, earns a notable yet non leading female role amid George White’s trials screening about 600 hopefuls and selecting 150 for the picture.
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