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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1938

Page

17

Quintuplets Sill Funny in New Film at State Theater

The Dionne Quintuplets appear in Five of a Kind at the New State Theater, sharing 25 minutes of the film with a newspaper radio journalist plot. The Quints, with Dr. Dafoe actor Hersholt, shine, while Cesar Romero and Claire Trevor anchor the other strand, not blending well. Meet the Girls adds humor with June Lang and Lynn Bari. the opening fishbowl act is a standout.

New State Theater Quints Jean Hersholt Dr. Dafoe Cesar Romero Claire Trevor June Lang Lynn Bari C.D

Garden of the Moon and Secrets of an Actress at local theaters

Movie listings show Garden of the Moon starring Pat O Brien John Payne Margaret Lindsay and Jimmy Fidler and Secrets of an Actress headlining Kay Francis and George Brent. Paramount presents Too Hot To Handle with Clark Gable and Myrna Loy.

Iowa Pat O'Brien John Payne Margaret Lindsay Jimmy Fidler Kay Francis George Brent Paramount Clark Gable Myrna Loy New State Dionne Quintuplets June Lang Lynn Bari Jack Ludin Dick Foran Strand Johnny Davis June Travis Bob Baker

Notice of Assessment for Cedar Rapids Sanitary Sewers

By direction of the Cedar Rapids City Council a plate and schedule of proposed sewer assessments is on file with the City Clerk. The hearing for objections is set for November 7, 1938 at 10 a.m. Objections must be filed within twenty days of posting and first publication. Published October 31 and November 14, 1938 in the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

City of Cedar Rapids Iowa Mt Vernon Road 30Th Street 34Th Street 32Nd Street Mt. Vernon Road 32Th Avenue Henderson Avenue 32Rd Street Ith Avenue 12Th Avenue Cownell L. J. Storey

NOTED RELIGIOUS LEADER PUZZLE ANSWER KEY

This puzzle lists Across and Down clues focused on a Christian Science leader and related terms. It includes clues for titles, body parts, adjectives, and nautical terms, with several entries pointing to religious and linguistic connections.

Jimmie Fidler on Hollywood and the Zanuck Influence

Jimmie Fidler explains how Darryl Zanuck shapes scripts at Twentieth Century Fox and how producers enforce a standard formula across studios. He notes writers surrender individuality for steady pay and that Zanuck’s approach yields strong yet repetitive films.

Ollywood Twentieth Century-Fox Darry Zanuck Hollywood Twentieth Century-Fox Pictures Darryl Zanuck

Time In School Wasted and Hollywood Gags Riff

A gossipy page recounts modern theater and film life with playful anecdotes. Alice Faye wins a football pool and distributes the winnings among crew and herself while Ritz Brothers rehearse a duel gag gone awry on set. Shirley Temple appears charming on the Little Princess set.

Alice Faye Little Princess Shirley Temple

Jesse James film set stories from Ozarks location

An anecdotal glimpse from a 1938 Jesse James production on location in the Ozarks. It recalls Curly Top in a side saddle, nine month old twin girls crying through a scene, Nancy Kelly in a hillbilly outfit, and a fan asking Henry Fonda which star he is.

Jesse James Henry Fonda Jesse James’ Company Ozarks

Dear Miss Manners Advice on a Crowded Romance

A reader asks if a girl who alternates between kindness and ignoring him in crowds truly cares. The letter seeks guidance on how to interpret mixed signals and whether to pursue clarification about her feelings.

Miss Manners Boots

Phrase finds fortune by counting letters in your name

A light reader note explains a daily fortune puzzle using a key number from the reader’s name. The text then describes a rectangle grid and reading letters under checked figures to reveal a message. It mentions Tuffy and Tippy aiding in roundups, and previews a film program with Dick Foran.

Tuffy Tippy Dick Foran Treasure Island

Temperamental behavior prompts a dating decision

The speaker counsels not wasting time on a temperamental girl. Life is short, so ignore her if she shows offense or indifference. If she remains distant, seek someone who shows interest.

Fuse Elise Lee

The Poet of the People Edgar A Guest Dental Verse

Edgar A Guest celebrates the dental visit ritual while mocking the twice yearly dentist motto. The speaker fears losing teeth to routine extractions and muses on aging and mortality amid a humorous, cautionary tone.

Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People

Western and Action Pictures At Rialto

Rialto screens a double feature Friday and Saturday for western fans. Stage Coach Days stars newcomer Jack Ludin and Eleanor Stewart as pioneer life figures with two dogs playing important roles.

Rialto Jack Ludin Eleanor Stewart

Yearling Colt Sold for 65000 at Doncaster Auction

In Doncaster England a yearling colt by Bahram out of Trustful sold for 65000 dollars after a rapid bidding sprint. The colt, half brother to St Leger winner Scottish Union, went to James V Rank, owner of Scottish Union. It was the highest price at Sledmere Stud since 1920.

Doncaster Eng Bahram Scottish Union James V. Rank Lord Glanely

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