Blind Alley Holds Attention In Unusual Psycho Drama
A psychologist psychiatrist helps unravel a killer's psyche rather than chase him. Chester Morris plays the criminal while Ralph Bellamy guides the therapy amid standout scenes. Supporting roles include Ann Dvorak and Rose Stradner. The second feature is Tailspin Tommy in Mystery Plane, a fresh serial take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Morris
Ralph Bellamy
Morris
Bellamy
Ann Dvorak
Joan Perry
Melville Cooper
Rose Stradner
Fragments on Schubert Share Little Education and Death
A biographical note mentions Franz Schubert as one of fourteen children with minimal schooling and scant musical training. It notes his prolific output and his struggle to secure publication before dying at age thirty one.
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Franz Schubert
Schubert
Notice of Probate Hearing for Nellie Hepker Will
The District Court of Linn County Iowa will hear proof and admission of the Last Will and Testament of Nellie Lint Hepker on May 20 1939 at o'clock A.M. in Cedar Rapids. Edwin W Landourst Clerk. Geo C Claassen Attorney.
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Nponate
Wilk
Linn County
Nellie Lint Hepker
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On 12 a Week
Daily menus plan a family of five two adults and three children for about 12 dollars a week. Each day’s meals aim for a balanced diet with enough calories protein minerals and vitamins to support heat energy and tissue maintenance.
Menu and rations plan from a kitchen guidance text
The piece lists daily food prep items and quantities including prune juice oatmeal toast jelly coffee milk luncheon items stuffed tomatoes peas celery cheese French dressing toast cocoa dinner round steak mashed potatoes buttered greens bread and butter peach banana salad fig bars tea and a daily milk allowance for drinking and coffee use. It reads as a historic household menu with specific portion amounts and meal structure.
Special Cakes Leaflet Offer Promises Festive Desserts
Modern science has not surpassed a cake for festivity and homemaker pride. Requests for chocolate chiffon coffee ice-box orange sponge and strawberry cream roll recipes are available by sending a self addressed 3 cent stamp envelope for the Special Cakes leaflet. For help in marketing budgeting and low cost recipes call the Community Nutrition Service at 5515.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Community Nutrition Service
Dial
Theaters in Iowa and Across States Feature Multiple Releases
The schedule lists Blind Alley at theatres with Chester Morris Ralph Bellamy and Ann Dvorak. Thinline Tom my in the Mystery Plane stars John Trent. Paramount presents Union Pacific with Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea. The Hound of the Baskervilles stars Richard Greene Basil Rathbone Wendy Barrie. Spirit of Culver features Jackie Cooper and Freddie Bartholomew. Ladies in Distress and 52nd Street show at Rialto with Allison Skipworth Polly Moran Kenny Baker Pat Patterson. Alexander's Ragtime Band stars Tyrone Power Alice Faye Don Ameche. Beau Hunks features Laurel and Hardy.
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Iowa
Blind Alley
Chester Morris
Ralph Bellamy
Ann Dvorak
Thilspin
Tommy
John Trent
Paramount
Union Pacific
Barbara Stanwyck
Joel McCrea
Richard Greene
Basil Rathbone
Wendy Barrie
Palace
Hollywood Chatter On Salaries And Star Replacements
Jimmie Fidler critiques Hollywood salaries arguing only a few stars are irreplaceable and many top earners vanish from screening without public regret. He notes rising theater prices may follow fading profits and snapshots of industry gossip and anecdotes fill the rest.
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Ollywood
Mighty
Men of Pictures
Marie Dressler
Will Rogers
Rudolph Valentino
Lon Chaney
Hollywood
Katharine Hepburn
Marlene Dietrich
Hollywood Wardrobe Sparks Fray and Fashion Jabs
A chaotic day backstage reveals Louise Campbell's dressing room chaos with her dog tangled in a 20 foot cord. Commentators clash over reels while stars like Barrymore Ameche Astaire Pidgeon Bruce and Menjou are teased for outfits and fashion. Virginia Bruce quips about an aging magazine.
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Louise Campbell
Louise
Michael
Barrymore
Don Ameche
Fred Astaire
Romeo
Adolphe Menjou
Health and Longevity Warnings From Girth and Diet
The columnist argues that extra body girth after age thirty shortens life expectancy and urges readers to regulate diet and exercise. He notes personal belief in extending life with reasonable habits and mocks complacent attitudes toward health until illness proves otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Land
Famous Author and Word Puzzle Clues From 1910s Page
The page shows a large fill-in crossword style puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues, referencing a famous author and numerous word hints. It includes dialogue on dental health, exam advice, and reader questions about making faces to hear better, plus a Q&A column on medical topics and X-ray shadows.
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National Newspaper Service
Cottage Cheese Compared With Fermented Milks For Colon Health
The physician explained that cottage cheese has a similar but not identical effect on the colon as buttermilk sour milk or acidophilus milk. Made from skim milk it supports normal bacterial activity, provides calcium and phosphorus, and nourishes like chicken.
Variety Show Heads Rialto Bill with Co Features
The Rialto's Ris alto program presents Ladies in Distress and 52nd Street as co features on Wednesday and Thursday. 52nd Street boasts Kenny Baker Ian Hunter Leo Carrillo Pat Patterson Ella Logan Sid Silvers Zazu Pitts and more in a mix of novelty acts and musical numbers. Ladies in Distress stars Allison Skipworth Polly Moran with a comedy plot about ridding a town of gangsters. Tim Tyler's Luck runs as the tenth chapter with a musical short and a Floyd Gibbons newsreel rounding out the program.
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52Nd Street
Kenny Baker
Ian Hunter
Leo Carrillo
Pat Patterson
Ella Logan
Sid Silvers
Zazu Pitts
Allison Skipworth
Polly Moran
Tim Tyler
Floyd Gibbons
The Poet of the People by Edgar A Guest
A playful verse reflects on household order and the balance between tidy discipline and warmth. It contrasts an untidy man with a tidy woman and notes that harmony comes from accepting imperfections while cherishing laughter and love in family life.
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Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
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Marion Martin
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Donald Haines
Preston Foster
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Frank Jenks
Chester Ralph Morris
Dvorak
Columbia
Thtursday
Amo
Sam Houston
Richard DIX
Gail Patrick
Joan Fontaine
Edward Ellis
Robert Barrat
Victor Jory
Henry Gordon
Ralph Morgan
Robert Armstrong
Republic Picture
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U.S.A
Denic
Lewis Stone
Cecilia Parker
Fay Holden
Metro-Goldywin-Mayer
Hedy Lamarr
Lonena
Irving Berlin
Alexander's
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Alice Faye
Laurel & Wardy
Reau Hunke
Rialto
Leo Carillo
Zasu Pitts
All Day, Inc
Jimmie Fidler
Linda Darnell
Ritz Brothers
Vic McLaglen
Waldo Twitchell
Mary Healy
Findlings
Grace
Walter Pidgeon
Virginia Bruce
Virginia
Personal Health Service
William Brady, M.D
Lagy
Chap
International Smucelerat
Regis Toomey
Ine
VAIO
Erie
Rio
Eis
Lea
Pere SI Nor
Meneaee
Ireland
Helen
Hayes
Sears
Kook-Kwick
A. L. Kersey
Teutpoteeport
Orueror
Sears, Roebuck and CO
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Father
Mother
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Goodyear
Goodyear Batteries
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Second Ave
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