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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1944

Page

15

Hollywood Screen Rights Deal Ties Up Cabbages and Kings

Louella Parsons reports MGM paid 100000 for film rights to Cabbages and Kings from Mike Todd. David Selznick may send her to MGM as they plan a production while Mike Todd goes to navy. Also notes Wilma and Shirley Temple potential roles and changes in Maisie project with John Hodiak, Lana Turner. Crothy McGuire not with RKO. Alan Marshall and Laraine Day cast. George Cukor loaned to 20th Century Fox for Winged Victory. Bogart’s dog Jackson discharged. Sheila Ryan signs TV, Bob Hope-Bing Crosby gag. Tomo tomorrow.

Broadway David Selznick M-G-M Mike Todd Alec Templeton Mike Han Wilma Richte Tr Cimmin Shirley Temple Cab Sothern Bob Sterling Sacramento Reno Maisie John Hodiak Lana Turner Crothy McGuire RKO Hunter Selznick Alan Marshall Laraine Day McGuire Girl

Henry Aldrich Haunts a House review at State theater

A midcentury reviewer finds Henry Aldrich in Haunts a House disappointing despite a lively lead performance by Jimmy Lydon. The piece notes uneven pacing and a memorable Goon sequence while praising Lydon and labeling Timber Queen as a stronger co feature with Richard Arlen and Mary Beth Hughes. The review mentions cast regulars and critiques the teen comedy alongside the Pine and Thomas quickie.

Henry Aldrich Jimmy Lydon Charlies Smith Joan Mortimer John Litel Olive Blakeney Richard Arien Mary Beth Hughes June Havoc The State Theater Henry Lydon Aldrich Charles Smith Dizzy Pine Thomas Reliable Richard Arlen Thomas Nadine Subotnik

Linn County Board Proceedings March 7 1944

The Linn County Iowa board met March 7 1944 approved February 29 minutes, accepted B T Perrine resignation as Assistant County Attorney, appointed David G Bleakley to fill the vacancy, and authorized to collect 1943 taxes payable in 1944. It also canceled suspended taxes on Emmons properties and adjusted books, with a lengthy list of claims and per diem and salaries for county officers and staff.

Linn Petty B. T. Perrine Seevell Beeson David G. Bleakley Iowa R. Emmons Marion Toma Lauterwagser Sephine Kindig Holmes

Eleven Soldiers Drown In Lake During Amphibious Maneuvers

Eleven soldiers attached to the 66th division drowned when two assault boats capsized during amphibious maneuvers five miles north of Little Rock. The drownings occurred at Lake 211.7 No. 2, the largest of seven artificial lakes in Lakewood. The public relations office announced details.

Little Rock Ark 66Th Division Here Lake 211 No. 2 Lakewood

Theater Schedule Highlights From The Gazette Listings

Friday cinema timetables list Paramount Gung Ho and short subjects, Iowa shows Sigmund Romberg’s The Student Prince at 8:15, State presents Henry Aldrich Haunts a House and Timber Queen with multiple showings, Palace screens Above Suspicion and Go West, Rialto offers Death Rides the Plain and Here Comes Kitty, Times runs The Fleet's In and Alaska Highway, Marion shows Dr Gillespie's Criminal Case and Sleepy Lagoon.

Iowa The Shuberts Sigmund Romberg Prince Henry Aldrich Alaska Highway Marion

Notice of Appointment of Executor in Iowa Probate Case 17411

On March 16, 1944, B L Wick attorney announces the appointment and qualification of the undersigned as Executor of the estate of Anna Feyerabend late of Linn County Iowa deceased. He calls all indebted parties to pay promptly and directs all claimants to file them duly authenticated in the office of Spa of Linn County District Court.

State of Iowa Linn County Anna Feyerabend Iowa S Pa

Broadway with Walter Winchell ACES ABOUT TOWN draw of stars

On Broadway with Walter Winchell features Capt. Clark Gable and Virginia Grey among a parade of icons. Ann Mace, Billy Rose’s top showgirl, and Lt. Al Downs of Westchester are noted. Stooges at Lindy’s, Rae Massey’s sass at El Morocco, Raft at Ubangi, Kath Cornell with galoshes, and other showbiz glimpses frame a lively nightlife roundup. Don W.’s Broadway Ballad closes the feature with springtime romance imagery.

Clark Gable Virginia Grey Ann Mace Billy Rose al Downs Westchester Lindy Raymond Massey el Morocco Joe E. Brown Park Avenue George Raft Ubangi Kath Cornell Gertrude Niesen

Chicago man held after late night phone booth call

Arthur Silver talked with his girlfriend from a drug store phone booth. A half hour after midnight the store closed and police summoned him, freeing him after the conversation resumed.

Chicago Arthur Silver

Canada halved maternal mortality rate over 15 years

Canada has reduced its maternal mortality rate by about half within the last fifteen years, indicating significant progress in maternal health and obstetric care. The decline reflects improvements in prenatal care, access to services, and public health initiatives across provinces.

Canada

Chaplin Rebuffed By Appeals Court

Hollywood AP report: Chaplin faces one remaining appeal to CA Supreme Court after district court refused to dismiss Joan Barry paternity suit. Judge Mosk denied an alternative writ to force dismissal despite a blood test showing Chaplin not father. The case proceeds amid legal jousting and questions of the baby's day in court.

Hollywood California Supreme Court Charlie Chaplin District Court of Appeal Joan Barry Stanley Mosk Chaplin Miss Barry Carol Ann Joseph Scott Mosk

Rather Be Left Alone Next Time

Louis Melzer 45 asked friends to leave him in wreckage after his truck collided head on with a car. A bystander pulled him from the road and assisted the injured driver.

A.d Melzer Minneapolis Louis Melzer

Tax return includes aspirin note in quirky reply

Robert H. Cromwell mailed his income tax return with several aspirin tablets saying he had leftovers. Internal Revenue collector Harry C. Westover replied that Cromwell overpaid by $16 and thanked him, noting they need the aspirin.

Los Angeles Robert H. Cromwell Harry C. Westover Internal Revenue

Probate Notice of Will in Linn County Iowa

Probate No 17422 notices state that on March 21 1944 at 9:00 a.m. a purported last will and testament of Ernest O Ahlgren will be presented for probate in the District Court at the Cedar Rapids Court House Iowa. The notice is dated Cedar Rapids March 14.

State of Iowa Linn County Perene Ernest O. Ahlgren Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa

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