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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1940

Page

5

Our Town and Golden Gloves At The Paramount

Metropolitan critics hail Our Town as art though it drags as a narrative and lacks a social message. William Holden and Martha Scott star with Frank Craven as narrator in a homespun Grover’s Corners. The second feature, Golden Gloves, casts light on amateur boxing.

Paramount Our Town Thornton Wilder Grover's Corners Peterborough George Gibbs Emily Webb William Holden Martha Scott Grover’s Corners Frank Craven Craven

Presbyterian Pastors Conference Set at Coe College

Cedar Rapids presbytery ministers and surrounding district hold a two day conference at Coe College with sessions led by Dr. George Irving Dr. Robert E Speer and Dr. William T Hantsche. Luncheons are scheduled Thursday and Friday at Greene Hall and the Coe College chapel hosts Friday remarks. Public invited.

Presbyterian Cedar Rapids Presbytery Coe College Greene Hall Faith and Light Board of Christian Education The Presbyterian Church In United States Denomination In Christian Education George Irving Department of Faith and Light Robert E. Speer General Assembly Board of Foreign Missions William T. Hantsche Prospect Street Trenton N. J Speer

Pictorial Word Puzzle: Horizontal and Vertical Clues

A map style word puzzle lists numerous horizontal and vertical clues with terms ranging from geographic features to abstract concepts. The grid includes items like Bird of prey land and a confederation land clue, inviting solvers to fill in associated words.

Hollywood Spotlight Traps Peggy Moran in Trail of the Vigilantes

Peggy Moran ascends to femme lead opposite Franchot Tone in Trail of the Vigilantes amid a high powered cast including Warren William Broderick Crawford Mischa Auer and Andy Pevine. The company heads for the Sierras after filming Karate Caribbean Holiday and San Francisco Docks projects wrap. Susan Hayward lands the role of Hester in Legacy alongside Ingrid Bergman and Warner Baxter with Robert Sherwood producing. Douglas Fairbanks Jr plans future producing and writing on a modern pimpernel tale after Angels Over Broadway involvement.

Ollywood INS Hollywood Peggy Moran Joe Pasternak Peggy Warren William Broderick Crawford Mischa Auer Andy Pevine Alan Dian High Sierras Nancy Kelly Allan Jones Robert Cummings Allan Irene Hervey UCH Susan Hayward Hester Ingrid Bergman Warner Baxter Susan Gregory Ratoff Robert Sherwood Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Ben Hecht Doug

Hatter in Hollywood Errol Flynn Heads to Honolulu and Back

Errol Flynn, aboard the Clipper with a Brazil guest, heads to Honolulu leaving Lili Damita’s blessing. He will return in a couple of weeks to start Footsteps in the Dark a murder mystery with comedy, featuring Fairbanks in a co producer role.

Hatter Hollywood Errol Flynn Honolulu Brazil Lili Damita Errol

Understanding Belly Breathing for Better Circulation

The article argues natural breathing improves circulation and identifies belly breathing as key. It explains the diaphragm’s location and function, critiques common misconceptions from teachers and coaches, and emphasizes diaphragmatic action as it expands and presses downward on abdominal organs.

Diaphragm Breathes Boosting Circulation Or How To Breathe Right

The diaphragm creates chest suction during inhalation and raises abdominal pressure, moving venous blood toward the heart. Proper breathing enhances circulation, aiding even those with heart or artery concerns, according to John F Dille.

John F Dille Cor

County Transfers Lincoln Electric Stock To Rural Group

Linn county supervisors transferred the county 150 shares of Lincoln Electric stock to a rural group, ending county participation. The stock was acquired about 15 years ago to obtain electric service for the county home in Marion township. Original cost was 195 dollars. transfer price is 50 dollars.

Linn County Lincoln Electric Company Lincoln Electric Marion Township

County switches service provider for home system transfer

Linn County in May 1939 contracted with the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company for county home service. The Lincoln firm’s service is no longer used and the company is renewing its charter as Tuesday’s transfer was arranged.

Pany Linn County Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Lincoln

Medical Preparedness Session For Iowa Med Society

Plans for cooperation in the medical preparedness program of the American Medical Association will be discussed at a dinner meeting of the sixth and seventh districts of the Iowa State Medical Society at the Montrose Hotel at 6:30 tonight. Eighteen counties will be represented. Included among those present.

American Medical Association Iowa State Medical Society Montrose Hotel

Medical leaders named to Iowa society roles in interwar period

Dr F P McNamara of Dubuque serves as president of the Town State Medical Society with Dr Earl Bush of Ames as president-elect. Dr Fred Moore of Des Moines heads the public policy and legislation committee, while Dr C W Ellyson of Waterloo and Dr H A Householder of Winthrop are councillors for the sixth and seventh districts. Dr Roy W. Fortis of Omaha represents the seventh corps area committee.

F P McNamara Dubuque Town State Medical Society Earl Bush Ames Fred Moore Des Moines The State Society C. W Ellyson Waterloo H A Householder Winthrop Roy W. Fortis Omaha Seventh Corps Area Committee On

Martinique Defense Plan Is Abandoned

Fort de France report that plans for further work on military fortifications on the French island of Martinique have been abandoned entirely. Government officials said Wednesday.

Martinique Fort DE France West Indies

Willkie Warns on Roosevelt Rule and Democracy

The document shows a forum piece by Wendell Willkie criticizing Roosevelt candidates for a third term. It argues democracy is at risk and claims big business would dominate if elected. It references the 1920s era scandals with utility holding companies and stock loss to stockholders.

Wendell Willkie Roosevelt Willner America Nieteen

Theaters Preview Big Screen Week with Stars Galore

Paramount screens Our Town with Martha Scott and William Holden and Golden Gloves with Richard Denning and Jean Coryne. Iowa shows A Red Wife with Rosalind Russell and Virginia Bruce. Flowing Gold stars Pat O’Brien and Frances Farmer. Yesterdays Heroes features Robert Sterling. Palace offers It’s A Date with Deanna Durbin and Kay Francis. Gene Autry and Jane Withers in Shooting High. Rialto presents Old Missouri Bert Karloff British Intelligence and King of the Royal Mounted.

Paramount Martha Scott William Holden Richard Denning Jean Cayne Iowa H.red Wife Rosal Tind Russell Brian Aherne Virginia Bruce Girl From Chester Morris Flowing Gold Pat O'Brien John Garfield Frances Farmer Yesterdass Heroes Robert Sterling Palace Deanna Durbin Kay Francis Gene Autry Jane Wither Rialto Weaver Brothers Elkins Bert’ Karloff King of the Royal Mounted

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