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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
2
A collection of Q and A excerpts exploring scientific views on morality, heredity, and social norms. The dialogue discusses germ cells versus body cells, vocational guidance myths, and gendered perfume norms, concluding that science informs but does not decide moral choices.
Linn County Iowa announces that under the 1935 tax code a sale of delinquent taxes on Vernon View Lot 18 Block 3 Bertram Township Linn County occurred, with a tax deed to Linn County. The right of redemption expires ninety days from service of this notice, dated March 9, 1938, by County Auditor Robert Vesely.
The undersigned Julius H Markert is appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Caroline S Markert late of Linn County Iowa deceased on March 23 1938. All debts should be paid promptly and those with claims must file them in the Linn County Town District Court Clerk's office.
Rialto screens the film Armored Car about guards and a gang raid on money trucks starring Robert Wilcox and Irving Pichel. North of the Rio Grande with Hopalong Cassidy and William Boyd plays as second feature. The Mysterious Pilot chapter thirteen and a Three Stooges comedy round out the program.
Iowa screens feature Chinese Follies modern revue and When G Men Step In with Don Terry Jacqueline Wells. Paramount presents Shirley Temple in Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm with Randolph Scott. State screens Penrod and His Twin Brother with the Mauch Twins and John Barrymore in Bulldog Drummond Peril. Palace offers Ali Baba Goes to Town with Eddie Cantor and Elephant Boy. Rialto presents Saturdays Heroes with Van Heflin and Marian Marsh and Sandflow with Buck Jones. Strand shows You Cant Have Everything with Alice Faye Don Ameche and The Case of the Stuttering Bishop with Donald Woods Ann Dvorak.
The commissioner reports favoring the establishment of a road bridge at the junction with US Highway 30 near Section 30 Township 83 Range 6, running south about 1.5 miles to Otis Road. Objections or damage claims must be filed in the Linn County Auditor's Office Cedar Rapids IA by noon June 7 1938. Landowners listed include Pisney Wilder Hatton Navratil Strachota Schinneer McGowan Stolba Lippert McGraw Runyon Pisny Bates Van Dyke and others.
Jimmie Fidler profiles Darryl Zanuck at Twentieth Century Fox, detailing a grueling routine from 10 a.m. conferences to gym workouts, lunch in private dining, and late-night decisions. He reads scripts, approves or rejects scenes, and analyzes expenses while maintaining tireless energy. Tyrone Power leads an extraordinary Ragtime Band set with Don Ameche conducting.
The article chronicles film sets where stars like Jack Haley Chick Chandler and Wally Vernon struggle with actual musical skills while directors rely on experts. Henry King uses repeat takes and on set pros to guide performances as the crew builds convincing dramatic scenes. It also notes makeup of classic stars identification, mock outdoor locations, and odd on set fixes such as milk used as water in a bath scene.
Rochester police encountered Patrolman John Foubister during a dawn patrol after a light was seen in a drug store. He admitted entering to check an open back door and to contact the proprietor.
The Cherry Sisters vaudeville act from Cedar Rapids are booked for a hometown engagement at the Strand theater. They present original songs, dances and sketches in their own style, marking their Cedar Rapids return after more than two years. The Strand on Third Street at Twelfth Avenue SE opens midnight Saturday with an 11pm show and runs three days, alongside feature films This Is My Affair and Wild and Woolly.
A noted physician reports fifty cases of umbilical hernia in children treated with injections, with no failures and minimal sessions. He also notes successful infant inguinal hernia treatment in very young patients and argues for cautious adoption of new methods over radical surgery.
The article previews the fourth installment in a series on the ten champion bridge players from 1937 who formed the two All America teams selected by writers. Mr. Mark J. Nagusky of Cleveland analyzes today's bridge hand.
Nagusky wed that week as Goldsmith's bidding and play earned him first place. West led a no trump overcall, North produced a two spade bid to probe, and after a series of spade and diamond tricks Art won with two spades two hearts and five diamonds for game top score and a title pursued for seven years.
Cleveland player Arthur S Goldsmith stands as the lone Midwest representative on the 1937 All America bridge teams. The noted ace partnered with the author in several top events, including the prior year’s Ohio Masters Individual victory.
Reader questions cover veezema diagnosis and allergy tests, a suggestion for a high calcium diet with vitamin D, and guidance on venting when using oil for heating. Also offered is an 80 page booklet "Save Your Skin" with care tips for skin diseases and cosmetics available for 25 cents.
Treasurer's Certificate No 78 FP B taking tax deed cites delinquent taxes for years 1930 1934 on Vernon View Lot 12 Block 4 Bertram Township Linn County Iowa sold under sections 7255 7255b 1 Code of Iowa 1935. Certificate of purchase issued to Linn County Iowa and redemption ends in ninety days from service of notice unless redeemed.
Treasurer’s certificate No. 70 FP states Mills Frances is the taxed owner for Lot 16 in Bertram Township Linn County Iowa. Property sold for delinquent taxes 1930 31 32 33 34 with certificate of purchase to Linn County Iowa. redemption ends ninety days after service. deed to be issued if not redeemed. Dated March 9 1938.
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