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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1936

Page

15

Janet Gaynor Glamour Rise in New 20th Century Fox Film

Janet Gaynor, idle at her home studio 20th Century Fox, stars in Ladies In Love, Darryl Zanuck’s first picture under his new contract with E H Griffith. Bud De Sylva aids as associate producer as Zanuck plans a Mexico fishing trip. Rumors swirl about the Paramount RKO merger, Clark Gable’s Danton role, and Warner’s loan moves.

Universal Service Los Angeles Janet Gaynor 20Th Century-Fox E. H. Griffith Darryl Zanuck Gaynor Buddy de Sylva Zanuck Mexico Clark Gable Danton Reinhardt Gable Clark Marion Davies Cain Mabel Warner’s Reinhardts Salzburg

Perkins Opening Draws Bellamy and Famous Cast

Reporter Tom Brown notes a large party at the Perkins opening with Ben Lyon greeting Johnnie Perkins. Ben and Bebe Daniels join the personal appearance tour with Ethel Shutta likely aiming for movies with George Olsen. Robert Benchley goes Hollywood with three leading ladies, and Mrs Brock Permerton attends the opening of her husband's play Personal Appearance.

Tom Brown Ben Lyon Johnnie Perkins Ben Bebe Daniels Ethel Shutta George Olsen Perkins Robert Benchley Hollywood Brock Pemberton

The Ghost Goes West at Paramount and More Screenings

The Ghost Goes West stars Robert Donat at Paramount. On the Blackstone stage is Iowa magician Blackstone and his company in Brides Are Like That with Ross Alexander and Anita Louise on screen. Other openings include 13 Hours by Air with Fred MacMurray and Joan Bennett, The Voice of Bugle Ann with Lionel Barrymore and Maureen O'Sullivan, Ceiling Zero with James Cagney and Pat O'Brien, To Beat the Band with Hugh Herbert and Helen Broderick.

Iowa Fred MacMurray Joan Bennett Lionel Barrymore Maureen O’sullivan James Cagney Pat O’brien Hugh Herbert Helen Broderick

Legal fee approved for three LeFevre attorneys in Johnston estate

Judge B O Tankersley signed an order allowing Larry Dugan Elmer Johnson and Willard Russell to receive 2100 dollars equally for services in the Anna B Johnston estate. LeFevre executrix may pay from estate assets. Cornell College to cover Dean Piesen’s expenses.

Toledo B. O. Tankersley Larry H. Dugan Elmer A. Johnson Willard F. Russell Alice M. LeFevre Anna B. Johnston Miss LeFevre Cornell College Dean W. Piesen Dugan Johnson

Maudie Heifer Born to W. E. Jeffreys Herd

Maudie, a heifer owned by W. E. Jeffreys of Shawnee Oklahoma, has calved at the age of thirteen months and three days. The event highlights early maturity in the Jeffreys herd.

Maudie W. E. Jeffreys Shawnee, Okla

Ghost Goes West Clever Comedy at Paramount

Scotland's Glourie ghost emigrates to America in a lively comedy. Robert Donat plays the nobleman who sells his castle and must deal with the spirit of his disgraced ancestor. Eugene Pallette and Jean Parker star as the modern magnate and his daughter as the castle moves to Florida.

Glourie America Donald Glourie Paramount England Alexander Korda Robert Donat Eugene Pallette Peggy Jean Parker Florida Ferde Grofe Paramount News PCH

Notice of Appointment of Executor in Iowa

On May 5 1936 W J Grunewald was duly appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Edith J Passmore late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to the estate should pay promptly and those with claims must file them authenticated with the Linn County District Court through attorney Fred W Hann

State of Iowa Linn County Edith J. Passmore

Notice of Will Probate Roxena Snouf fer

In Linn County Iowa a hearing is set May 9 1936 at 9 AM in the District Court to prove and admit Roxena M Snouf fer s Last Will and Testament for probate The attor ney is John D Randall and Edwin W Lundquist is Clerk of Court Cedar Rapids Iowa May 5 1936

State of Iowa Linn County District Court Roxena M. Snouffer Cedar Rapids Iowa Edwin W. Lundquist John D. Randall

Seven Keys To Baldpate Leads Rialto Bill

Rialto showcases Seven Keys To Baldpate with Gene Raymond and Margaret Callahan as the top feature. The film modernizes the mystery tale about a bet to write a book in twenty four hours at a secluded inn and the ensuing suspenseful events. Also shown are Spanish Twelvetrees with Donald Cook and the serial Fighting Marines in final chapter.

America Baldpate Gene Raymond Margaret Callahan Rialto Helen Twelvetrees Donald Cook California

Oldest Missouri prison inmate Hayden Peoples

Hayden Peoples, a Negro lifer and the oldest inmate at Missouri’s Jefferson City penitentiary, has served twenty eight years since his murder sentence began when he was twenty four.

Missouri Penitentiary Jefferson City Hayden Peoples

Blackstone Dazes Iowa Theater Audiences With Slick Tricks

Blackstone tours Iowa theater for three days delivering rapid tricks as rabbits canaries ducks and helpers appear and disappear. The act pleases children and adults alike while a second feature film Brides Are Like That with Ross Alexander and Anita Louise draws laughs. A Dionne quintuplets news reel may also delight viewers.

Blackstone Iowa Ross Peter Pan Alexander Anita Louise W. M

Orlene Jones Suess Granted Divorce in Tama County

Orlene Jones Suess of Gladbrook won a divorce from John Suess of Rock Island on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Married June 17 1934 in Aledo Illinois they lived together less than a month. She may resume her maiden name Orlene Jacobs and remarry after decree filing. Husband to pay costs and his wife's attorney fees.

Toledo Orlene Jones Suess Gladbrook John Suess Rock Island Tama County Aledo Ill

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