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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1941

Page

6

Hollywood News Glow Shines on Walter Pidgeon and Clique

Louella O Parsons reports Walter Pidgeon tipped for a torrid love story in Full Glory alongside Greer Garson. The piece notes their past on screen as husband and wife and mentions plans tied to director William Wellman and a Lafayette Escadrille setting.

Greer Garson Walter Pidgeon Greer Walter William Wellawn Tactan Waania He Greer Ge INS Mrs. Miniver SAAC Lafayette Escadrille Bill Wellman Escadrille

Suspicion Leads Hitchcock's Grim Romantic Thriller

Gene Farmer praises Alfred Hitchcock’s Suspicion starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine at the Iowa theater Gate. The review lauds Grant and Fontaine as blue-ribbon leads, Hardwicke and Bruce solid supporting players, Coburn Craig and Shirley also in cast, with Hitchcock’s precise mood and camerawork shaping a suspenseful crime-tinged romance.

Suspicion Carry Grant Joan Fontaine Sir Cedric Hardwicke Nigel Bruce Alfred Hitchcock Iowa Theater Rebecca Bette Davis Frank Capra Hitchcock Cary Grant Dostoievski Charles Coburn James Craig Anne Shirley Gene Farmer

Uncle Billy Winsor 87 Pioneer Cedar Rapids Labor Leader

William H. Uncle Billy Winsor longtime Cedar Rapids labor leader and retired union official ages 87 marks milestones in Linn county labor history. A Michigan native, he arrived in Cedar Rapids 1881 after joining the Knights of Labor in 1883 and guiding Local No 447 painters for four decades.

William H Billy” Winsor Cedar Rapids Mr. Winsor Linn County Michigan Knights of Labor The Knights Winsor Cedar Rapids Painters Billy Federation of Labor Cedar Rapids Federation On Labor Building Trades Council Federation Cedar Rapids Tribune New Era Kalamazoo County Marion

Birth of the Blues at Paramount Treats Jazz Fans

Paramount presents Birth of the Blues starring Bing Crosby Mary Martin and Brian Donlevy at the Paramount theater. The film traces Crosby leading Basin Street Hot Shots blending old hits with swing while Rochester Carolyn Lee and others provide comic and musical support. A Tell Tale Heart cartoon and newsreel cap the program.

Bing Crosby Mary Martin Rochester Brian Donlevy Carolyn Lee Paramount Victor Schertzineer Paramount Theater Nellie Ted Lewis Duke Ellington Louie Armstrong The Dorseys Benny Goodman George Gershwin Gershwin Paul Whiteman Hollywood Bing Jack Benny Donlevy Basin Street New Orleans Carolyn Miss Martin Poe

Appointment of Administrator for Katharine Chadima Estate

Notice states Harry J Chadima was appointed on November 1 1941 as Administrator of the Katharine Chadima estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors and claimants are urged to present debts or file claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk through the attorneys Barnes Chamberlain Hanzlik and Wadsworth.

State of Towa Linn County Katherine Chadima Iowa Harry J Chadima Barnes, Chamberlain, Hanzlik and Wadsworth

DeMolays Prepare Chevalier Degree For Donald Wescott

Cedar Rapids Chapter of DeMolay will confer the Chevalier degree on Donald Wescott 8 p.m. Saturday at the Masonic hall. Wescott served as master councilor in 1939. ceremony by Northeast Iowa Court of Chevaliers led by Commander Robert J. Kolarik. Other officers include William J. Nezerka grand commander and Robert Nelson grand chaplain. Mother sponsors provide refreshments. 7:30 p.m. business meeting for DeMolays and invited friends invited to attend.

Cedar Rapids Order of DeMolay Donald Wescott Masonic Hall Grand Council Wescott Iowa

Hot Spot at the State theater features Betty Grable and Victor Mature

The State presents Hot Spot with a Pygmalion style plot and a murder mystery. Betty Grable appears briefly as Jackie Coogan’s sister, Carole Landis is murdered in flashbacks, and Victor Mature leads as the accused man pursued by detective Laird Cregar whose performance lingers with the audience.

Betty Grable Victor Mature Carole Landis Laird Crenar William Boyd the State George Bernard Shaw State Theater Grable Jackie Coogan Miss Landis Gable- Landis Mature Murer Laird Cregar

Daily Theater Schedule Summary

Paramount shows Birth of the Blues at 1 45 3 53 6 01 8 09 10 17 with short subjects. Towa presents Suspicion at 1 4 7 10 05 and Unexpected Uncle at 2 50 5 55 8 55. State screens Hot Spot at 12 15 2 42 5 16 7 50 10 24 and Secrets of the Wastelands at 1 37 4 11 6 45 9 19. Palace shows Life with Henry at 1 0 4 05 7 05 10 05 and The People vs Dr Kildare at 2 50 5 50 8 50. Strand runs Lil Abner at 6 50 10 32 and Bittersweet at 8 28.

the Gazette Paramount Towa Palace Henry

Girl Finds Mother and Stepfather Slain in Batavia

A nine year old girl found her mother Lenora Hawkins 29 and stepfather Jack Hawkins 34 fatally shot in an upstairs bedroom. Coroner L Victor Peterson said Hawkins killed his wife and then shot himself. The family had moved to Batavia from Marshalltown Town five months ago. The girl's maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Groff of Palo Alto California.

Batavia Ill L. Victor Peterson Jack Hawkins Lenora Hawkins Marshalltown Joy Maxine Hawkins John Groff Palo Alto Calif

Broadway World Gossip from Winchell Style

Walter Winchell style column items note Artie Shaw earning 57000 weekly mostly reinvested in music, Peggy LaCentra and Peggy Fears quips, Don Ameche and Jane Pickens at Versailles, and Lillian Roth’s recovery. Other Broadway figures and social spots in playful vignettes plus a Midtown tailor shop gag.

Artie Shaw Peg LaCentra Don Ameches Versailles Jane Pickens Guy Lombardo

Car Ownership Shares Global Lead in United States

The United States holds the world’s highest car ownership, about one vehicle per four people, accounting for 71 percent of global passenger cars and 54 percent of trucks.

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