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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1948

Page

14

That Lady in Ermine review brushes Betty Grable fantasy

The Paramount screening stars Betty Grable and Douglas Fairbanks Jr with Cesar Romero and Reginald Gardiner. Loyal Meek notes the film is a baffling dreamlike mystery with sporadic brilliance and a muddled plot as ancestral portraits come to life.

Betty Grable Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Cesar Romero Walter Abel Reginald Gardiner Paramount Theater G K. Thompson Betty Grablé Fairbanks, Jr

Fire Claims Three Young Children in Kansas City Home

A fire in a Kansas City home Tuesday night trapped three children in an upstairs hallway and killed them. Authorities say the blaze caused extensive damage and investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Kansas City

Notice of Appointment of Executor and Administrators

On October 19, 1948 in Linn County Iowa the executors and administrators were duly appointed and qualified for the estates of Charles Feyerabend and E G Forest. Creditors and debtors are asked to promptly settle accounts with the undersigned or file claims authenticated for the clerk of Linn County District Court.

State of Iowa Linn County Charles Feyerabend E. G. Forest Towa

Race Street Opens With Maxwell Raft Lead

Marilyn Maxwell and George Raft star in Race Street an action fare opening today in town. Co feature Variety Time a revue style show with Jack Paar as emcee for the bill.

Marilyn Maxwell George Raft Jack Paar

Union Board approves 9.9 cent wage boost for operators

The Communications Workers of America executive board backed a 9.9 cents an hour pattern settlement for third round raises in the telephone industry. The deal, covering 11,006 operators in Illinois and Illinois Bell, adds to a 1.1 cent last spring and an 8.8 cent average rise this round.

Washington Communication Workers of America Ind Illinois Traffic Division Illinois Bell Telephone Company

Bell unions push for settlement in nationwide talks

Union president Joseph Beirne says a settlement may break the log jam in Bell operating company negotiations begun last March. Local unions in Virginia Maryland DC Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Cincinnati rejected prior offers while talks continue in most other states.

Bell Telephone Bell Operating Companies Joseph Beirne Virginia Maryland District of Columbia Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Cincinnati Bell

Theater Time for Wednesday Listings

The Gazette lists today’s theater times across Paramount Town State Palace Strand Marion and Iowa houses. Feature titles include Lady in Er Mine Race Street The Pirate Speed To Spare Hopalong Rides Again High Wall Lydia Dear Murderer Key Witness Road to Rio Below the Deadline Relentless Heartaches with varying matinee and late showings across venues.

Gazette Paramount Iowa Cripple Creek Rio Marion

Patrolman Sentenced in Liquor Store Hold Up

New York patrolman William H. Schneider, 30, began serving an indeterminate term for a $3 liquor store holdup. He testified he stole the money after sinking into debt from poker in the back room of police headquarters.

New York William H. Schneider

Gene Kelly Shines in The Pirate Musical Treasure

Gene Kelly stars in The Pirate with Judy Garland and Walter Slezak at the Albhel State theater. The operetta style Technicolor spectacle features Kelly singing dancing and comic turns while Garland shines faintly beside him. Cole Porter’s music fuels lavish production numbers including a balcony dance and a fiery Pirate Ballet.

Judy Garland Gene Kelly Walter Slezak Richard ‘Arlen Albhel State Nadine Subotnik Mr. Kelly Miss Garland Vincente Minnelli Kelly Judy Gene Nina Cole Porter

Theater Note on Judy and Gene's For Me and My Gal

A brief remark compares the picture to a fine theater work with artistic merit. The speaker highlights its charm and artistry while noting its appeal beyond pure film spectacle.

Judy Gene

Ships Leave Athens For Exercises After Five Day Visit

The carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt and eight other American warships sailed from Athens for joint exercises after a five day stay. They are due back Saturday for another two day visit.

Athens Franklin D. Roosevelt

Boys Town Choir To Sing At Y M C A Visit

The 50 voice Boys Town choir will visit the Cedar Rapids Y M C A Sunday afternoon as guests, announced by sponsor secretary Don Spaight. The delegation represents Boys Town activities and will perform for YMCA members.

Boys Town Choir Y.M.C.A Cedar Rapids Don Spaight

Choir Set for Threepart Concert in Cedar Rapids

Ed Zeller of the YMCA invites boys to use Y facilities including pool gym and game tables. The choir arrives from Mason City around noon Sunday. Dinner at Post 788 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The threepart concert is at the Memorial Coliseum at 8 Sunday night.

Ing Knights of Columbus Ed Zeller The Cedar

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