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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1939
Page
7
Washington observers report Mrs Roosevelt may reject a third term and a January announcement is anticipated. McNutt movement gains mixed reception, while debate grows over naval war zones, exports control, and potential court appointments amid looming policy changes.
Hollywood notes say Mary Martin aims for a modern mood in a new musical film titled Miami based on Bill Lebaron’s song Miami Shore. Andrew Stone will direct the project, following his work on Victor Herbert with Allan Jones.
The administration may directly amend the ship law this coming session, or congressmen may act if it does not. Waiting legislators discuss several amendments, while Ireland’s inclusion in the debate appears amid the talks.
In a dispute over serialization rights for Fannie Hurst’s Sister Act family, Warner Brothers prepares a fourth Lemp family yarn titled Four Mothers. The Daughters will become an annual Warner event with all cast members including Lane sisters Gale Page Jeffrey Lynn Claude Rains and May Robson signing individual contracts to report each year on 60 days notice.
Charles Boyer and Pat Patterson arrived in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon, greeted by Tyrone Power and reporters. Boyer said he was released from the French army and would not make propaganda films. They planned to hurry to Ty Power's car and consider future projects including a Deanna Durbin film in March.
A crossword style list includes clues for a Red Cross organizer and war related terms, with several long entries hinting at names like God of war and related phrases. The text then shifts to a Hollywood column noting stars and industry gossip including Jimmy Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, Cary Grant, and Al Jolson with Ruby Keeler, plus mentions of Howard Hawks and Alfred Hitchcock projects and studio movements.
A diet plan for a family of five outlines daily menus to cost about $12 weekly. The luncheon menu features plain tomato soup with cabbage and a balanced mix of cereals, bread, jam, milk, and bologna for Tuesday. The article emphasizes leafy greens and affordable portions for all family members.
December notes urge making Christmas candies as gifts. A sample day menu lists bread, liver, potatoes, acorn squash, blackberries, and coffee with cost about 1.70. A recipe shows butter, flour, tomato juice, evaporated milk, cabbage and seasonings yielding five servings.
At Iowa venues Paul Muni and Jane Bryan star in We Are Not Alone while Mutiny In The Big House also plays. Claudette Col Bert and Henry Fonda lead Drums Along The Mohawk. Loretta Young and David Niven appear in Eternally Yours and 20 000 Men A Year. Palace presents Maisie and The Gracie Allen Murder Case with Gracie Allen. Rialto features Gene Autry in Rov in Tumbleweeds and Jack Holt in Trapped In The Sky.
State of Iowa Linn County notice states that on November 10 1939 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Antonie M Sediacek late of Linn County deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims should file them with the Clerk of Linn County Iowa Detect the GS BAPLES SAVIN NK Cedar Rapids Iowa Administrator Vessier Liddle Fahey Attorneys
On November 10 1939 the court appointed and qualified W SChirm as Administrator of the estate of Henry Schirm late of Linn County Iowa. The administrator will manage payments and duties through the Linn County District Court with Tobin Tobin Tobin as attorneys.
The Iowa bureau of labor enforces safety and child labor laws, inspects factories, and distributes industrial statistics. Commissioner Charles W. Harness, Ottumwa, earns 3000 dollars annually with a two year term. The bureau publishes the Iowa Employment Survey monthly and operates with six staffers in a condemned former school building near the statehouse.
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