Fred Astaire settles feud on RKO lot with Never Gonna Dance
Fred Astaire moved back to the RKO lot to begin Never Gonna Dance after ironing out differences with the studio. Pandro Berman produces and Ginger Rogers dances staged by Astaire with Hermes Pan ensembles. George Stevens to direct with Victor Moore Helen Broderick and Patricia Wilder joining the cast. Marlene Dietrich’s plans settle as she agrees to co star with Charles Boyer in The Garden Of Allah for David Selznick with Richard Boleslawski directing. Florence Eldridge to play Queen Elizabeth over Katherine Hepburn. Ken Maynard to tour Europe with $70,000 in film percentages awaiting him in foreign releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louella C. Parsons
Universal Service
Los Angeles
Marlene Dietrich
Charles Boyer
David
Selznick
Richard Boleslawski
Alexander Korda
Dietrich
Boyer
Fred Astaire
RKO
Freddie
Pandro Berman
Ginger Rogers
Hermes Pan
George Stevens
Victor Moore
Helen Broderick
Patricia Wilder
Fred
Ken Maynard
Columbia
Italy
Holland
Bulgaria
Germany
Ken
Maynard
Europe
Greenback
PUPILS SHOW TALENT TRAINING IN CONCERT
A large audience enjoyed a Northwest Public School District concert in Roosevelt auditorium directed by William Vesely. The high school orchestra excelled in six pieces including The Caliph of Bagdad and Mary, while Pauly violin trio Irene Mary Norman of Cleveland school drew enthusiastic applause.
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Northwest
William Vesely
Roosevelt Auditorium
Bagdad
Mary
Pauly
Irene
Norman
Cleveland School
Paul Keyes
Roosevelt School
Joy May
Cleveland
George Triebel
Harrison
Marvel Dulin
Roosevelt
Arvada Buresh
Roosevelt String Quartet
Dorothy Wagner
Gloria Franks
Esther Rish
Lucille Johnson
Girl Who Killed Father Back From Insane Hospital
Emma Willis an 18 year old high school student has been released from an insane asylum after a writ of habeas corpus found her sane. She admitted killing her father I H Willis a poverty stricken cotton farmer who was shot while asleep on December 21. Her confinement followed a not guilty by reason of insanity verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anadarko
Okla
Emma Willis
Woodward District Court
I. H. Willis
Emma
Judgment Upholds Farm Papers Ruling in Antitrust Case
Chicago circuit court of appeals affirmed a $37,000 verdict for Indiana Farmers Guide Publishing Co. against Midwest Farm Papers Inc and related firms including Prairie Farmer and Wallace Publishing. Judges Evans Sparks and Lindley noted the decision applied a U S Supreme Court ruling on monopoly claims under Sherman Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Circuit Court of Appeals
Indiana Federal District Court
Indiana Farmers Guide Publishing Company
Huntington
Ind
Midwest Farm Papers, Inc
Prairie Farmer
Wallace Publishing Company
Wisconsin Farmer Company
McKelvie Publishing Company
Webb Publishing Company
Indiana Farmers Guide
Evan A. Evans
Midwest Group
Chicago Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Farmers Guide
Evans
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Will M. Sparks
Walter C. Lindley
Elkader Awarded Forensic Honors at State Meet
Davenport high school swept two first place wins as Don Krambeck captured original oratory and Bill Rivkin won extemporaneous speaking at the state championship. Fort Dodge and Burlington shared junior college debate, with Elkader Northwestern tying for third in JC events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Davenport High School
Don Krambeck
Davenport
Bill Rivkin
Fort Dodge
Burlington
Northwestern
Elkader
Helen Schneider
Cherokee Junior College
Marion Bailey
Frank Marlowe
Lee Robinson
Cedar Falls
Valeria Passley
Mount St. Clair
Robert Schmidt
Cherokee
Ernest Ulm
Lorna Murphy
Miss Lyle Julius
Dorothy Moore
Graceland
Swiss Glacier Movement Tests Run for 250 Years
A series of experiments in Switzerland aims to track glacier movement over an extended period. The tests are planned to last 250 years, monitoring changes and patterns in glacial dynamics for long-term data collection and understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Wickard Expounds Iowa Soil Conservation Plan
Wickard explains that soil conserving payments rise to 15 times the per acre soil base, with a soil building payment of up to one dollar per acre for eligible 1936 crops. Payments require positive soil conservation performance and 15 percent minimum of soil building and conserving crops. Iowa state committee to be named next week with Thorne and Wickard selecting members. Iowans at Ames plan township election meetings starting April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickard
Iowa
Gerald B. Thorne
Department of Agriculture
R. K. Evans
Laurens
Hervey Hazen
Denmark
Ralph Smith
Court Hear New Plea In Hauptmann Case
W Loney a department wood tester had permission to assist Hauptmann investigations only in a personal capacity while the federal Lindbergh case is considered closed. Governor Hoffman presses for a reprieve as Hauptmann counsel seeks new evidence for a possible new trial, amid clashes with Hunterdon prosecutor Hauck and Attorney General officials over delaying execution and witness credibility. Dr Condon may be questioned again. Hoffman has yet to meet him at his Bronx home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Murphy
Eleanor Powell
MGM
Murphy
New York
George
W. Loney
Department
Hauptmann
Department of Justice
Washington
Anthony M. Hauck, Jr
Hunterdon County
Flemington
Hauck
Pardons Court
Court of Pardons
Edward I. Edwards
Hoffman
Millard Whited
Amandus Hochmuth
Charles B. Rossiter
New Jersey
John F. Condon
Condon
Bronx
Dr. Condon
Wilson Miller Buchanan Pioneer Dies At Dows
Wilson J. Miller 91 a Buchanan county native and Independence former resident died Thursday at Dows Iowa after a long illness He was born in Washington township Independence in 1845 son of Buchanan county pioneers He married Mary Gould in 1868 She died in 1890 He farmed long then moved to Independence about 30 years ago Later lived with a daughter in Dows The daughter and brother Clinton E Miller died recently One sister Mrs Nancy E House of Kansas City survives Funeral Sunday at Swan and Leytze funeral home at 2 pm Burial in Wilson cemetery east of town
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Independence
Wilson J. Miller
Buchanan County
Dows
Swan and Leytze
Wilson Cemetery
Washington Township
Ephriam Miller
Mary W. Gould
Nancy E. House
Kansas City
Clinton E. Miller
Hoffmans appeal rejected in Lindbergh kidnapping case
The Department of Justice refused Gov Harold G Hoffman’s bid to re enter the Lindbergh kidnapping case. He argued a confession letter from Gaston B Means and additional evidence found in Leavenworth supported reopening Hauptmann’s conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Penitentiary
Hoffman
17000 Lose Title Of Kentucky Colonel
In Frankfort Kentucky Attorney General B M Vincent ruled that the honorary Kentucky colonel titles expired when the governor who issued them retired. He said no person has a right to be designated a Kentucky colonel. Governor Chandler has not named colonels since taking office. Former Governor Laffoon created about 5000 colonels admirals and lesser figures during his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky
B. M. Vincent
Vincent
Albert B. Chandler
Ruby Laffoon
Secretary of State
Invention Of Col Lindbergh Could Produce Test Tube Baby
Dr. Alexis Carrel said a test tube baby could be created within Lindberghs artificial heart and lungs apparatus though costly and perhaps undesirable. He noted the device sustains artificial blood flow, enabling organ and body growth in a controlled environment. He warned female health and civilization could suffer if human reproduction is mechanized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Lindbergh
Dr. Carrel
Berkeley
Calif
Alexis Carrel
Rockefeller Foundation
Hitchcock
University of California
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Carrel
Rockefeller
Road Gang and Don t Gamble With Love At Iowa Theater
A mixed review highlights group scenes in Road Gang with a strong prison camp morale through actor expressions. Donald Woods underperforms vs. Paul Muni while Kay Linaker struggles. The second feature Don t Gamble With Love stars Irving Pichel Ian Keith Franklin Pangborn and Richard Livernoin with an oddly unmoving baby. Columbia bets on Bruce Cabot’s plain brute persona as a casting choice with improving acting, and Pangborn sells a baby buggy to a would be parents with tenderness.
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Road Gang
Iowa Theater
Donald Woods
Paul Muni
Woods
Kay Linaker
Irving Pichel
Ian Keith
Franklin Pangborn
Richard Livernoin
Papa
Mama
Baby
Columbia Pictures
Bruce Cabot
Cabot
W. M
German Government to Dominate Shipping After June 16
Berlin AP reports authoritative quarters say after June 16 the German government will become the dominant power in German shipping. Hamburg American and North German Lloyd will hold their general meetings then and the government will acquire all new shares issued after a capital reduction at five to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hamburg-American Line
North German
Lloyd
District Music Meet crowns multiple class winners
In Burlington the district meet drew over 2000 contestants with numerous class winners. Iowa City, Sigourney and West Liberty earned top honors across bands, orchestras, choirs, and small vocal groups. Notable winners include Iowa City in several class levels and Sigourney in orchestra and concert band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Sigourney
West Liberty
Burlington
Washington
Fort Madison
Fairfield
Muscatine
Cantor Comedy Strikes Back In Strike Me Pink At Paramount
Eddie Cantor and Parkyakarkus spoof slot machine racketeers in Strike Me Pink. Eddie Pink leads a park bossy role with romance and hoaxes ending in action packed chase scenes across roller coaster, car, and balloon stunts. Ethel Merman sings with Goldwyn Girls. Sally Eilers co-stars. final capture of crooks and Eddie's return to favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Cantor
Parkyakarkus
Eddie
Paramount
Eddie Pink
Mack Sennett
Halcyon
Cantor
Joyce
Ethel Merman
Goldwyn Girls
Claribel
Sally Eilers
Walt Disney Silly Symphonies
Musicland
Paramount News
Iowa
Minnesota
C. H
Killer Of Pair Dies On Gallows
George Hall, who killed two men and was indirectly responsible for another lynching, was hanged Friday at the Folsom prison gallows in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folsom Prison
Calif
Ins
George Hall
Notice to Bidders Sealed bids sought for road program
Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa seeks sealed bids for a three year road program in Payette Township. Bids due by 10 00 A M April 9 1936 at the County Auditor's office with 5 percent certified check. Plans available at the Auditor or County Engineer. The County may waive technicalities and reject all bids. Dated March 27 1936. ROBT M VESELY County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowa
Payette Township
Rob T. M. Vesely
Atlanta Triumphs In Fire Prevention Award
Atlanta Georgia won the grand award for the best fire prevention record in 1935, topping cities 250 000 to 500 000 and earning the overall prize. The per capita fire loss was 1.23 the lowest in twelve years, with total city losses totaling 41 248 699 against a five year average of 65 290 552. Other first place classifications included Philadelphia Hartford Lakewood Parkersburg Geneva, with Lincoln and Fort Dodge among honorable mentions.
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Washington
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Philadelphia
Hartford
Conn
Lakewood
Parkersburg
W. Va
Geneva
N. Y
Chamber
Lincoln
Neb
Fort Dodge
Theaters Showings Mix Stars Across Paramount Palaces
At the theaters, Paramount features Eddie Cantor in Strike Me Pink and Don Wood with Carlyle Moore Jr in Road Gang. Ann Sothern, Bruce Cabot star Don't Gamble With Love. Chatterbox Revue tops on stage with Edward Everett Horton in Her Masters Voice on screen. Janet Gaynor leads The Farmer Takes a Wife at Palace with Charles Ruggles and Mary Boland in People Will Talk. Rialto offers Racing Luck with Bill Boyd and Barbara Worth and Black Gold with Frankie Darro and Gloria Shea. Olympic presents When a Man's a Man with George O'Brien plus nine short subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Donald Woods
Carlyle Moore, Jr
Ann Sothern
Bruce Cabot
Edward Everett Horton
Palace
Janet Gaynor
Charles Ruggles
Mary Boland
Rialto
Bill Boyd
Barbara Worth
Frankie Darro
Gloria Shea
George O'Brien
Time For Plea On Larceny Charge In Cedar Rapids
Walter McDonald, 40, of Cedar Rapids, charged with larceny, pleaded before Judge John T. Moffit at an arraignment in district court Friday. Bond set at 500 dollars. McDonald accused in a true information by County Attorney G K Thompson of taking paint owned by Reed Parks at Parkson cigar store on March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McDonald
Cedar Rapids
John T. Moffit
McDonald
G. K. Thompson
Reed Parks
Parkson
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RKO Lot
Queen Elizabeth
Florence Eldridge
Miss Eldridge
Fredric March
Queen Bess
Katharine Hepburn
Associated Press
Silber C. Peacock
Blair Varnes
Burland Nash
Robert Goethe
Father
Insane
Soil Building
Wilson Miller
Buchanan
Danceland
Canfield
Danesia
Superman
Oerle
Henry Fonda
Chas. Ruggles
Wed
Will Rogers
Old
Lee Tracy
Gail Patrick
Singer Theater
Charlie Mack
Chatterbox Revue
Featuring Claude DE Carr and
Spotty
Edward Everett
Cyclonic
Yee Tuez
Atlanta, Ga
Eddie Cantor Race Aes Merman
Samuel Goldwyn
Walt Disney’s
Color Silly Symphony
Peter B. Kyne
Roy Mason
Buck Jones
Matinee
Devil's Island
John Wayne
Oregon Trail
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