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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1937

Page

27

There’s Always Tomorrow Amatuer Club Audition Drama

Toni Goddard faces a brutal audition in a nightclub setup run by Niklas and Lou Steiner. She signs a three month contract paying seventy five dollars weekly and undergoes three period costumes as she moves from Broadway to Riverside on the Hudson for private singing lessons.

Madame Berthe Pretty Girl Toni du Barry Court of Versailles Niklas Orchestra Daia Lou Steiner Broadway Ming Goddard Miss Goddard Lou Riverside-on-the-Hudson Niklaa Marsheur Alphonse Alphonsé Madamoisellé Antoinette Riverdale Nicky

Butler's discharge dispute spurs state appeal and hearings

An Iowa dispute over veteran protections leads to an appeal from Polk County rulings. Frank P. Butler, a Williamsburg Republican, says he was wrongly discharged as a food and dairy inspector by Secretary Thomas Curran. The state seeks back pay and reinstatement, while L. O'Connor represents Butler. In a separate matter, hearings on public deposit interest continue as Iowa lawmakers press for extending interest payments beyond August 23.

Des Moines State Attorney General’s Office Polk County District Court Frank P. Butler Thomas L. Curran Butler Williamsburg Department of Agriculture Charles Wilson Curran O. L. Franklin Franklin Washington Edward GC. Eicher House Banking and Gurrernéy Committee Clyde Harring Iowa Senate Eicher

Unwinding by a dog winds round a post for third time

Mrs H M BR of Rockville Indiana reports her Llewellyn setter winds his chain around a post in the back yard and, when path blocked, retraces his steps to unwind. She notes observers have seen the dog repeat the motion many times and questions whether this is unusual.

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10 20 30 Years Ago In The Gazette

A mixture of brief local notes recalls injuries and careers. Luther Marohn, 11, was slightly injured when struck by a car while biking at Sixth Avenue and Seventeenth Street. Col. C. B. Robbing is named commanding officer of the 449th Infantry, 64th Division, a reserve regiment. Mrs. Bessie Diask and family depart for California with Mr. Diask planning to establish a home. Two local women bruised in a fourteenth Avenue crash. Linn County clubs report 843 total registrations across programs like baby beef and sewing. Cedar Rapids Sash and Door workers return after a wage increase following a strike. Marion men form interest in a military drill company. John B. Turfher elected to the Iowa Funeral Directors association executive committee. Rev. E. J. Lockwood to preach at Center Point Methodist church dedication. Mrs. C. Hibarger visits Marshalltown for summer with daughter Mrs. A. H. Cole.

Luther Marohn Sixth Avenue Seventeenth Street C. B. Robbing 449Th Infantry War Department Bessie Diask Frank Diask California Diask Ed A. Donahue Bohumil Cypra Fourtecatty Avenue Second Street Linn County A. G. Thurman Cedar Rapids Sash and Door Company Marion E. J. Otterbein South John B. Turfhér Cedar Rapids Iowa Funeral Directors Association E. J. Lockwood New Methodist Church Center Point C. Hibarger Marshalltown A. H. ‘Ole

Clyde B. Charlton Named Head of S U S Alumni Group

Clyde B. Charlton of Des Moines was elected president of the University of Iowa Alumni Association. Bruce E. Mahan announced the results as officers and vice presidents were chosen by mail ballot for two-year terms. Charlton, a 1923 UI graduate, was a football letter winner.

Iowa City Clyde B. Charlton Dés Moines University of Iowa Alumni Association Bruce E. Mahan Alumni Association Virgil M. Hanchel Chicago J. X. von Lackum Cedar Rapids Claude Horack Durham N. C R. G. Price Moorehead Minn Lees Larra Wayne J. Foater Richard E. Romey Mason City Donald D. Holdoegel Des Moines Walter A. Annesberg Carroll

Wapsie Fairgrounds Injunction Lifted in Central City Case

Trustees of the old State Bank of Central City were freed from the injunction tying transfer of fairground property after long court conferences. Henderson and Wapsie Valley and Linn County groups intervened. both intervenors dismissed without prejudice. injunction dissolved. report of trusteeship simplifies back to pre-injunction status.

Old State Bank of Central City Central City Fairgrounds State Bank Hamilton G. O’meara D. F. Barrows K. BE. Henderson Henderson L. J. Wéegtan Aa Principaia Wapele Valley Fair Association Linn County Fair, Inc Wapsie Valley Association Filloon Wapsie Valley E. Henderson John T. Moffit Bank Report Objéctora cLéeed McTavish Central City Mottsala

Trenton Boy, 15, Dies in School Shell Explosion

In Trenton New Jersey one boy Edward Rubici aged 15 was killed and another Raymond Wendezycki 18 injured when a one pound shell exploded in the basement of St Hedwig's School Friday. The pair, ninth graders, were sent to fetch a typewriter and evaluated a found shell before its blast. Police say the shell, found on a dump, appeared empty.

Trenton N. J Edward Rubici Raymond Wendezycki Raymond Edward St. Hedwig's

Country News Papers Deliver Honest Critique Said

A country newspaper delivers blunt arts criticism as a New York show tour stops at Van Buren. A local manager confronts a reporter who replies he knows an omelet better than a hen, underscoring differing views between city and rural press.

Big City New York van Buren

Varus Kalo SRT In Support Of Legion Junior Baseball Project

A local wartime youth baseball initiative announces a Sunday morning event at 6 18 am on May 18 to support the Legion Junior Baseball Project. Organized by Barney McPartland and a radio committee, the gathering includes coaches and players from Roosevelt and Smulekol teams, with Frank Jennings and others listed as participants.

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Government Egg Purchase Program Closed

Washington AP reports the agriculture department spokesman said the government egg purchase program is closed for now due to expenditures of slightly over 2,000,000 for more than 8,000,000 dozen eggs.

Washington (Ap Agriculture Department

Two University of Iowa Students Injured in Smashup

Vincent Furat of Chicago and Jim Eight ley of Clear Lake, University of Iowa students, were injured in a late Friday crash just north of Iowa City. Furat is in serious condition with a fractured arm a possible neck injury and possible internal injuries. Eightney has minor scratches and was to be released from University hospital.

Iowa City Vincent Furat Chicago Jim Eightley Clear Lake University of Iowa University Hospital Furst Fightney Eightney

Sunday Horoscope May 2 Foretells Growth and Prestige

Sunday’s horoscope notes blessed planetary influences for growth and progress across arts culture and philanthropy. It predicts success in writing publishing and promotion while highlighting a versatile and ambitious child born on the day.

Just Folks Watching Growth of a Daisy

A reflective meditation on daisies and nature. The narrator contrasts unfamiliar mechanical detail with simple curiosity about how ordinary daisies grow, marveling at the bud’s secret unfolding from earth to bloom.

Hit Parade at the Iowa Theatre Remains Light Yet Entertaining

The Iowa Theatre screens The Hit Parade with Duke Ellington and Eddy Duchin to charm fans of swing while a thin plot centers on a girl rising to fame. Frances Langford and Phil Regan are praised for songs. The Outcasts of Poker Flat is also shown with Virginia Weidler and Preston Foster in a Bret Harte tale adaptation.

Duke Ellington Eddy Duchin Frances Langford Phil Regan Iowa Theater Piny Miss Langford Ellington Duchin Waen Kelton Bret Marie Virginia Weidler Little Air Preston Foster Fightin Oakhurst Jean Muir van Heflin Bret Harte Alain Poirier

Veterans of Foreign Wars Initiate Close Candidates

Veterans of Foreign Wars members initiated candidates at a Cedar Rapids meeting held Friday night at the Montrose hotel. State Commander Ernest Crane officiated with helpers Ben Dvorak Glenn Thermas Harlow Robinson Florian Francis andie Buchner. A Monticello post delegation attended. London industries remain highly profitable.

Ter Frank Hahn Cedar Rapide Veterana Ret Montrose Hotel Ernest Crane Moshes Ben Dvorak Glenn Thermas Harlow Robinson Florian Francis Andie Buchner Monticello Post

Wake Up and Live a Pep Fueled Paramount Musical

A lively Paramount musical comedy blends Ben Bernie and Walter Winchell satire with nine catchy numbers by Gordon and Reve. Alice Faye shines as Haley’s muse while Patsy Kelly and Ned Sparks provide humor. the film follows a frantic search and brisk, witty scenes featuring the newsman and fiddler.

North Carolina South Carolina Ben Bersnie Walter Winchell Paramount Bernie Winchell Gotham Walter Bernile Gordon Jack Haley Pasty Kelly Ned Sparks Fiddler Alice Faye Haley Mise Faye Hel’ Parks Sparks, Face Patsy Kelly Walter Catlett Mi Theares Ken F. Pate F.C.H

Theaters Feature Stars in Mixed 1930s Lineup

The Rialto shows Mere cane Carter and Reunion with Gene Raymond and Ann Sothern. Also screens Omerte est Girl in Town starring Faye Ané and Jeannie Vincent with other castings listed.

Ge Ter Winchell Faye Fernee Ean Vincen Gene : Mond Ané Ann Sothern

New Low Bid Reported for Tipton Post Office Project

A new low bid was received for the Tipton post office project. The submission, led by contractor James Bernese, includes an estimated cost of 1,007,000 dollars. Officials will review bids and select a winner based on value and compliance with specifications.

Tipton Te James Bernese

Sage Imports Threaten U S Popcorn Industry

Washington AP report notes rising imports of sage related products affecting U S popcorn industry with pricing per bushel and concerns over market impact. details unclear due to garbled text but highlights import pressures and potential economic effect on producers.

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