Capra picks Barbara Stanwyck in The Life of John Doe
Hollywood gossip recounts Barbara Stanwyck landing the heroine role with Gary Cooper joining Capra’s project. It notes Zanuck’s Sun Valley retreat, previews for Johnny Apollo and Star Dust, plans for Mortal Storm, and Hedy Lamarr divorce rumors denied amid adoption concerns.
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Frank Capra
John Doe
Barbara Stanwyck
Frank
Warners
Samuel Goldwyn
Gary Cooper
Capra
Hollywood
Barbara
Gary
Darryl Zanuck
Sun Valley
Averill Harriman
Harriman
20Th Century-Fox
Zanuck
Johnny Apollo
Zorina
Archie Mayo
Four Sons
M-G-M
Germany
Darryl
Fay Bainter
Hedy J Lamarr
Gene Markey
Hedy
Gene
James
Markey
Hollywood gossip and premieres thread through New York crowd
Joan and Brian Aherne dash from New York to be at Joan’s bedside. Rita Hayworth tops a glamour lineup for Screen Guilds in next month’s issue. Gracie Allen earns for re broadcasts while AFRA quips about plug runs. Bermuda premiere of Gone With The Wind funds charity at $10 tickets. East River length noted as 16 miles.
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Joan
Brian Aherne
New York
Olivia de Havilland
Linf
Rita Hayworth
Screen Guild
Gracie Allen
AFRA
Bermuda
T. Wallace Orr
Duncan McMartin
Margot Grahame
Empire Fete Fund
Virginia City
Thomas Edison
Sarah Bernhardt
Warner
Orson Welles
Jack Benny
Orson
Jack
Mary Livingstone
Debunking Female Weakness and Medical Quackery
A health columnist debunks the notion of female weakness as the cause of headaches and pelvic disorders. He cites government action against quack labels, urges consulting doctors, and offers reader guidance including private exercises and frank advice.
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Wiley
Questions and Answers on Tonsil Trouble and Diathermy
Six years after tonsil trouble and a doctor advising against surgery due to health, the writer seeks the doctor’s name and diathermy method. Readers note the value of medical skill over method, with cautions about operators lacking proper instruction and the need for a physician who masters the technique.
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Akilled
Theaters Feature Wide Screen Lineup Across Iowa and State
Listings show Paramount and Palace venues presenting films with stars like Montgm ery Arnol d Owen and Stanwyck Holden in Golden Boy. A stage revue and other acts play across Iowa and nationwide venues while a public notice in Linn County appoints Allie Mangold administratrix of Amy Whitney estate with claims to be filed by creditors.
Appointment of Executor No 1538 in Linn County Iowa
Notice that on March 4 1940 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of O W Esshinger late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly. those with claims should file with the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Amy Alanche Whitney
Ginn County
Towa
Glerk
State of Laws
W Esshinger
Deadline Wednesday For Fifth Week Of Ad Writing Contest
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites amateur writers to submit advertising ideas by 5 PM Wednesday for week five. Judges from Ambro Advertising W D Lyon and Hutchinson Ice Cream select 131 weekly prizes plus special prizes worth cash and merchandise.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Robert E. Yaw
Ambro Advertising Agency
Wallace Lyon
W D Lyon
Pauline Murray
Hutchinson Tce Cream Company
Gazette
Killian Company Beauty Salon Ad Highlights Services
An advertisement from Killian Company promotes Killians Beauty salon offering expert service. It notes staffing includes skilled operators such as a hair cutter and stylist. The copy emphasizes womens beauty depends on coiffure skin and hand care and pledges customer beauty as the top priority.
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Killians Beauty Salon
Killian's
Killians Salon
Killans Beauty Salon Promotes Graceful Personal Appointments
Accent the best points of each individual with charming personality through lovely graceful hands clear youthful skin and striking behold coiffure. Killans recommends a visit to its beauty salon on the third floor by mail or telephone for appointments.
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Killans
Easter floral and fashion tours at Comans and Wolfs
Easter approaches with Tomans offering spring flowers including Faster lilies tulips hyacinths jonquils and roses for home decor church use and Easter deliveries. Wolfs promotes an official spring and Easter wardrobe event featuring coats suits dresses and costumes across sizes.
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Tomans
Comans
Toman's
Wolfs
Wolf
St 'S
Wolfs Drive Brings Fresh Style and 10 Percent Discount
Wolfs invites the public this week to an old fashioned get together to strengthen customer contact and showcase new fashion. Shrewd savings on purchases include a special 10 percent discount for new customers during this drive.
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Wolfs
Wolf's
Roos
Wolff
Okinow Jewelers Promises Fair Prices and Trade-In Diamonds
Okinow Jewelers offers diamonds watches silverware and ornaments at fair prices. The store promotes a trade-in program paying the full original purchase price and flexible credit terms with no extra charge. It highlights a large diamond inventory in modern mountings and a reputed watch repair department for quick dependable service.
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Okinow
Okrow
Meet Okinow
Okinows
Okinows Stark
Okirow’s
Tires and Car Parts Store Ad A T Street
Ad for a local auto parts shop offering tires batteries and accessories at 6 Wowth Street and Second Avenue with a contact phone number 9173. The listing lists areas Gorn Dar and Nicht and East Street.
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Louis B. Mayer
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Wanger
U A
Alfred Hitchcock
Joel McCrea
Herbert Marshall
Hatter
Joan Fontaine
Rebecca
Vicks
Magellan
Williams
TM Begus
Bynes Servict
ST Riwiluiias
Fran English
George White
Ben Blue
Binnie Barnes
Reno
Frankovitch
Margot Stevenson
Garson Kanin
Frances Farmer
Norman Burnside
Laguna Beach
Casey Robinsons
Sally Eilers
George Burns
Paul Zuckerman
Beverly Hills Terrace
Lupe Velez
Crosby Twins
Coliseum
Edmund Lowe
Eloise
Pat O'Brien
St. Patrick’s
Grace Hayes Lodge
Edward G. Robinsons
Leopold Stokowski
Conrad Nagel
Paramount
East River
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Personal Health Service
Joneer
John F. Dille Co
Third Avenue SE
Greene Square
Questions and
Miontv Outdoor
Geroximo
Boris Karloff
Margaret Lindsay
Blue Bird
Technicolor
the Earl of Chicago
Robert Montgomery
Edward Arnold
Reginald Owen
Joohnny
Davis
Joe Penner
STATE
Geronimo
William Henry
Ellen Drew
Andy Devine
Palace
Ky Kyser
Adolphe Menjou
Irene Date
Roscoe Karns
Rialto
William Holden
Gene Austin
Strand
Jest Pastorkyne
Marie Prakova
Allie Mangold
Geo. C. Claasaen
Merchants National Bank
Byers
Attorney
Cath OM Pts
Ir TO
BINS
Crosby J Bethel PE
Sear Trades Cue) Council
Rules and Information
Killian Company
Turu
Oncheatra
DR. Christian
Jean Hersholt
W.o.p
KKO Radio Picture Inc
PENN
Joseph Toman
Wall's
Okinow's
Penney Co
Towans
Paints and Painter
TIC Sherwin Williams
Third Ave
Dia
Sterke & Taylor Quality Jewelers
Second Ave. SE
Jowa
Third Street
Dery Cleaning Service
Rude Auto Company
Ford
Mercury
Lincoln
Ford Tractor
Seconr Dally
Shonpine Center
TUR Killian Company
3Rd Ave
May
NRCG
Second Street ST
Champlin’s
Ave NW
Joseth Toman Florist
LOCAL
DRG Co
Paramount Pharmacy
Paramount Theater Ride
the Pelotles Savings Bank
Sea Norge
Rosenbaum's Furniture Co
Third Ave. SE
Liberal Credit Smulieroff
West Side
Third Avenue Bridge
National Life Insurance Company of
Vermont
Dows
Troy
Wiest Street
Santford's
Moen Funeral Nome
First Avenue
Cedar Rauids
Eronomy Armstrong
Aardpncorp
Kodaks
PUONE
Lastman Kodak
Virestane Marbalin Master Radio
THF
Palm Beach
Worth &K
TUL Morris
First Avenue NE
Credit Om
Second Street
Deanna Durbin
Mert Oklnow—Wear Diamonds
Cedar Rapids
Hamiteton
Elen
Gruen and
Bulova Watchen Okinow
Second Avenue SE
J. G. Fussell
Oklnow
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
FL. A
Jeji Pastorkyne
Wiith
Marie Ptakova
Vlasta Hruba
Hungary
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Kay Kyser
Lucille Ball
Irene Dare
Lynne Roberts
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