Disney Delight on Iowa Screen Ichabod and Mr Toad
Loyal Meek reviews The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad at an Iowa theater. Disney blends Kenneth Grahame and Washington Irving with Basil Rathbone narration and Bing Crosby voice. The piece contrasts Toad’s carefree escapades with Ichabod Crane’s Sleepy Hollow romance and spook, noting social satire and a playful vote for Ichabod.
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Willows
Kenneth Grahame
Ichabod Crane
Washington Irving
Sleepy Hollow
Ichabod
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Brom Bones
Brom
Bing Crosby
Jerry
Edgar A. Guest Poet of the People Tribute Verse
The poem honors fallen soldiers and memorializes memory and peace. It reflects on the costs of war, lingering division, and the ongoing struggle for unity despite quiet guns. The poet notes continued hatred and warns that brotherhood remains just a word.
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Born Yesterday casting draws praise and industry gossip
Louvella Parsons Crawford notes Brad in Born Yesterday follows the stage role created by Paul Douglas and outshines prior film efforts. She highlights Crawford’s praise for John Ireland Mercedes McCambridge and the Nanook rights sale as U.S. Army training screenings.
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Harry Cohn
Brad
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Paul Douglas
John Ireland
New York
Evelyn Keyes
Mercedes McCambridge
U.S. Army
North
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Actor Jim Davis Eyes Jack Dempsey Biopic Role
Jim Davis hopes for the chance to portray Jack Dempsey in the boxer's life story. He says he would be good in the role and that his romance with Billy has been his heartbeat for five months since Billy and Jennifer Holt ended their romance.
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Billy
Jennifer Holt
Jim Davis
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Age of Triviality Says Marshall College Leader
Marshall College president Dr Stewart H Smith told the West Virginia Education Association convention that comic books soap operas and be bop reflect a growing age of triviality. He warned that many avoid serious issues despite living in what some call the Atomic Age.
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Stewart H. Smith
Marshall College
West Virginia Education Association
Hospital Bear Steaks To Feed Patients In Mobile
Hospital patients, not Washington Democrats, will eat the bear steaks confiscated from Rep. Frank Boykin's freezer if the hospital can figure out how to cook them. Game Warden A. E. Nall turned the 300 pound dressed bear over to the institution for use as food.
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Mobile
Ala
Washington
Bear meat killed during off season raises questions at Mobile hospital
At Mobile City hospital authorities acted under Alabama law after a bear was killed out of season. Dietitian Helen Scarbrough expressed disbelief and immediate concern about cooking the meat saying she had never considered bear meat before and was dumbfounded.
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Alabama
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Friday Theater Schedule and Attractions
The Gazette lists theater programs for Friday including Paramount Father Was a Fullback and short subjects at 1 25, 3 35, 5 45, 7 55, 10. IOWA Adentures of Ichabod and Mr Toad 1 20, 4 20, 7 20, 10 25 Follow Me Quietly 3 15, 6 20, 9 20 Disney cartoon carnival 2 25, 5 30, 8 30. STATE Guadalcanal Diary 2 50, 6 20, 9 45 The Purple Heart 1 10, 4 35, 8 05. TOWN Mystery stage show 2 40, 7, 9 30 Black Friday 1, 3 30, 5 15, 8, 10 30. PALACE Unfaithfully Yours 2 45, 6 10, 9 40 Black Bart 1 25, 4 50, 8 20. TIMES The Lost Tribe 1 50, 5 05, 8 25 The Bribe 3 6 20, 9 35. STRAND Blood on the Moon 6 55, 10 West of Sonora 8 35. MARION Brimstone 7 10 Amazon Quest 8 45.
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Sonora
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Footlighters Hold Try Outs for A Young Man's Fancy
Director Burt French announces Sunday try outs for the Footlighters production A Young Man's Fancy from 1 to 3 p.m. at the YMCA Little Theater. All interested are invited to compete as the play is slated for December performance.
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Burt French
Footlighters
Y.M.C.A
Notice of Intment of Administratrix in Iowa Estate
Notice shows a deceased Watt A Toeke in Ling County Iowa. Lorraine Sullivan and M W Or ArtCles named as administrators. Creditors must present claims immediately or risk bar. Probate details reference Linn County District Court authority and authentication of claims in the county office.
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Ling County
Iowa
Linn County
Lorraine
M. W
Notice of Probate for Alice Woitishek Estate
Notice that the estate of Alice Woitishek in Linn County Iowa is being probated with E Woitishek as Executrix, dated November 10 1949. Creditors are directed to present claims to the undersigned at the office of Elliott Shuttleworth Ingersoll attorneys.
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Linn Couns
Alice Woitishek
Linn County
Iowa
Ca Bereeler
E. Woitishek
Executrix, Elliott, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
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