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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1944
Page
28
Marion Hutton, Betty’s singing sister, signs with Universal for two to three films a year over seven years. Her first will be the femme lead in Abbott and Costello in Society. The sisters’ road from street singing to Hollywood stardom is noted, with mothers, families, and early gigs shaping their rise.
The Gazette lists Wednesday showtimes for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times and Marion with films including Broadway Rhythm Passage to Marseille Girl in the Case Rationing Three Russian Girls Northern Pursuit Henry Aldrich Boy Scout Crime Doctor's Strangest Case Rhythm of the Islands Youth on Parade The Old Homestead Uncensored Moonlight in Vermont and more with multiple daily screenings at each venue.
Probate notices list Grace A. Dunlap appointed Administratrix of Frank Lenicek estate on May 16 1944 and Clara Ope appointed Executrix of John H Pope estate on May 15 1944 both in Linn County Iowa District Court. Debts due payable immediately and claims to be filed in the Clerk of Linn County Iowa office.
Many high society figures surface in the Winslow column including newlyweds last week Walter Winchell notes Sally DeMarco and ONY star couple. Dietrich pleads pneumonia overseas while Fontaine consoles with Paul Hesse. Lew Ayres may be decorated in New Guinea. Flor Trujillo seeks blessing for marriage to M Veiga. Peggy Fears rejects Blumenthal offer of 275000. Public intrigue spans judges, underworld questions, and theater stars across New York and Havana society scenes.
The petition asks for an absolute divorce from William aries on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion. Lorraine Hinton requests restoration of her maiden name and $75 attorney fees plus costs. Respondents must appear in Cedar Rapids within 20 days from the final publication date May 24 1944 or face default judgment.
Short health quiz asks if you have poor digestion headaches after meals sour mood or upset stomach and persistent tiredness. It prompts self assessment of common digestive and energy issues.
The ad claims Nature needs two pints of bile daily to digest food and that Carter's Little Liver Pills increase bile flow quickly, sometimes in thirty minutes. Taken as directed, they allegedly improve digestion and overall well being, priced at 25 cents.
A Greyhound bus smashed into a stone pier at Ft. Mitchell injuring 38 others. The dead include 17 year old Sue Hodge of Crossville Tennessee and driver Hugh Conlee of Cincinnati.
Hollywood AP reports Richard Red Skelton, actor, has been granted a two week deferment. Details on the reason or next steps were not disclosed.
A radio studio reports Skélton is scheduled for induction on June 7 unless further deferments are granted.
On May 9 1944 Marian Wentch Foiles and partners were appointed executrix and counsel for the estate of Alice M Hall late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors are asked to settle debts and file authenticated claims with Linn County Clerk.
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