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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1939

Page

2

The House on the Road Drives Hulme’s Plans

Timothy Hulme, a 41 year old academy principal in Vermont, develops a plan to buy a small hillside house after his growing interest in Susan Barney, a new teacher. He reveals the purchase to trustees, while Susan’s sister Delia’s brightness rises as Hulme battles internal conflict and a growing affection, hinting at a possible romance and a new home life.

T. CC. Hulme Princiver Clifford Academy Vermont Lavinia Miss Peck Mrs. Washburn Mr. Hulme Susan Della Timothy Hulmes Aunt Lavinia Delia Academy Uncle Tim Canby Timothy Hulme Canby Hunter Timothy Susan Barney Clifford Trustees Wheaton Washburn Mr. Dewey Crandall T. C Miss Lane We-e-il Miss Barney

Czech Reformed Welcomes New Minister Tomorrow

The Czech Reformed Church announces its new minister, Mr. Filipi, who has served in Milwaukee and Youngstown and earned degrees from Marquette, Chicago Law School, and Augustana. A former captain and chaplain, he led youth programs and the Slovak Presbyterian church before his Cleveland call. His wife is Wisconsin-born and their son studies theology at Oberlin.

America Perseverance Presbyterian Church Milwaukee United States Marquette University Chicago Law School Filipi Iron River Mich Cleveland Slovak Presbyterian Church At Youngstown Ohio Augustana College and Seminary Officers’ Reserve Corps Camp Custer Fort Brady Wisconsin Western Reserve University Graduate Oberlin College

William King Civic Booster Dies At Kingston Founder’s Son

William King, civic booster and former city commissioner, died today. He was the son of Kingston’s founder. Gary Cooper attended Grinnell College homecoming and was honored at a Montrose hotel luncheon by William S. Catlow before a Chicago trip and return to the west coast. Rep. Cyrenus Cole plans to report to President Hoover after returning from a South America trip and will visit Cedar Rapids next.

William King Kingston Gary Cooper Grinnell College Montrose Hotel William S. Catlow Chicago West Coast Cyrenus Cole Cedar Rapids Washington, D. C Hoover South America

Notable speakers lead Iowa Presbyterian synod session in Des Moines

Dr. John A. Marquis former president of Coe College and general secretary of the board of home missions headlines the Presbyter ian synod of Iowa in Des Moines. The Rotary Club donated a Ford with winter top and self starter to Sunshine Mission for Rev Frank K Ward his son F H Ward and other workers. About 25000 game fish including Oswego bass crappies and sunfish were released into the Cedar River with Lieut Gov E R Moore aiding local sportsmen to secure a game warden's shipment.

John A. Marquis Coe College Presbyterian Synod of Iowa Des Moines Board of Home Missions Alaska Siberia Rotary Club Sunshine Mission Frank K. Ward F. H. Ward Cedar River E. R. Moore

Rock Island depot cornice and plastering contracts awarded

The Cedar Rapids Cornice company will furnish the cornice work on the Rock Island's new freight depot, and A. S. Kaufman will do the plastering. Edward McCune of Lisbon was killed instantly when his horses ran away here today, upsetting the wagon load of furniture. The Hawkeye Gun club has awarded prizes in its trapshooting contest to A. J. Smith, C. A. Clark, L. J. Rick, W. D. Hatch, J. W. Pudil, A. R. Chehak, C. N. Booth, L. D. Dennis, I. B. Cutter, C Hollingsworth, J. W. Burgess, P. N. Serbousek, Ted Pickart, E. Raim, L. Pazdernik, B. Tourtellot.

Cedar Rapids Rock Island A. S. Kaufman Edward McCune Lisbon Hawkeye Gun Club A. J. Smith C. A. Clark L. J. Rick W. D. Hatch J. W. Pudil A. R. Chehak C. N. Booth L. D. Dennis I. B. Cutter C Hollingsworth J. W. Burgess P. N. Serbousek Ted Pickart E. Raim L. Pazdernik B. Tourtellot

Iowa Club Women Oppose Involvement In Foreign Tangles

Three hundred delegates at the Seventh district convention of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs voted against any action that would involve the United States in foreign entanglements. The group urged that every club woman be an active worker for peace. The two-day meeting concluded with an address by Rabbi Goldstein of Omaha.

Atlantic Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs United States Rabbi Goldstein Omaha

How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week

A Cedar Rapids Gazette feature presents menus for a five person household aiming at balanced nutrition on about twelve dollars weekly. It lists Sunday and Monday meals with ingredients, portions, and simple recipes including meatloaf, sardine sandwiches, spinach chowder, and desserts, plus notes on apples and fruit portions.

The Women burlesque at Paramount provokes sharp female satire

A Paramount screening of The Women offers a pointed burlesque of polite society with Joan Crawford and Joan Fontaine in strong forms while Rosalind Russell flirts with psycho slapstick. The review notes fierce female archetypes, British reaction, and lingering social chatter about modern women. A closing color cartoon about a bear with insomnia lightens the piece.

Paramount Theater Paramount Joan Crawford Joan Fontaine Norma Shearer Santern Rosalind Russell Paulette Goddard Tobacco Road London

Landis Cast in One Million B C in Hal Roach Film

Carole Landis lands top femme role in Hal Roach prehistoric fantasy One Million B C supervised by D W Griffith. Veterans Victor Mature and Lon Chaney Jr also star with Lon playing a 55 year old man. Production moves to Logan Dale Nevada early next week.

Ollywood INS Carole Landis Kenny Morgan Hal Roach D. W. Griffith D. W Shapely Landis Victor Mature Lon Chaney, Jr Lon Logandale Nevada

Mervyn LeRoy Returns From Holiday With Praise For Sydna Yeakley

Mervyn LeRoy and Doris enjoyed White Sulphur Springs shows during a month away and a rodeo at Madison Square Garden introduced Sydna Yeakley, sixteen, hailed as a female Gene Autry. LeRoy praises her riding, roping, and potential Hollywood prospects while she plans to finish college at Texas Christian.

Mervyn Leroy Doris White Sulphur Springs Leroy Madison Square Garden Sydna Yeakley Gene Autry Lana Turner Mervyn Hollywood Texas Christian

Cary Grant Randy Scott reunite for My Favorite Wife

Hollywood pals Cary Grant and Randy Scott finally share a screen pairing in Leo McCarey’s My Favorite Wife with Irene Dunne. The project signals a long friendship on the studio lot as Grant plans marriage to Phyllis Brooks and moves into Norma Talmadge’s former home while McCarey and Kanin steer a likely hit.

Hollywood Cary Grant Randy Scott the Heach Leo McCarey Randy Cary Irene Dunne Leo Phyllis Brooks Norma Talmadge McCarey Garson Kanin

Hollywood Wires in Big Studio Purchases for Season

George Schaffer, gratified by the seven million dollar spend, wires Ned Depinet and S Barret McCormick to Hollywood to preview the season’s lineup. RKO plans a heavy slate with major productions including The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Abe Lincoln in Illinois among others.

George Schaffer Ned Depinet RKO Distribution S. Barret McCormick Hollywood Notre Dame Abe Lincoln Ilinois Walt Disney

Hatter in Hollywood and Bits from the Letter Box

Hollywood gossip notes with Joan Crawford rumors about a baby at her home denied by the star. Readers discuss Bing Crosby's voice origins, Dorothy Lamour rumors, and Cesar Romero praise. The column also mentions previews of Geronimo and The Hunchback of Notre Dame as a boost for Pomona.

Hatter Hollywood Joan Crawford Joan Infants’ Service Bureau al Matway Detroit Mich Bing Crosby Bing S. Frankel Los Angeles Dorothy Lamour Randy Scott Randy Robert Preston Leland S. Chapman Tombstone Cesar Romero Doc Holliday Cesar W.P.G Alice Faye Warner Baxter Bill Simpson Pomona Geronimo Hunchback Notre Dame

Baby Le Roy on location in Albany faces pneumonia threat

NAPSHOTS OF HOLLYWOOD report baby Le Roy in Albany Georgia on location facing pneumonia risk. Billie Lee steps into The Biscuit Eater cast but Le Roy will return in another film when he recovers. A Philharmonic concert boosted Polish relief covers to 10000 dollars. Madeleine Carroll paid 500 dollars for Alexander Brook sketch on the program cover, Stokowski donated 1000 dollars in services.

Hollywood Baby Leroy Albany Billie Lee Madeleine Carroll Alexander Brook Stokowski

Notable Stars Attend Gala Concert Afterparty

Ronald Colman and a host of stars including Hedy Lamarr Irene Dunne Myrna Loy Anita Louise attend a concert and reception. Edward Robinson arranged the event and entertained performers such as Rose Bampton and Dalies Frantzan at a buffet supper. Al son plans a South America tour next week.

Ronald Colman Hedy Lamarr Irene Due Myrna Loy Anita Louise Edward Robinson Nelson Edd Rose Bampton Dalies Frantzan Alson South Americ

Fifth Avenue Girl shines with Rogers in domestic farce

Ginger Rogers leads a one woman revolution in the palatial Fifth Avenue mansion in the Iowa feature Fifth Avenue Girl. Walter Connolly stars as the multi millionaire aiming to awaken his alienated family, while Verree Teasdale and others support. A Donald Duck short rounds out the program.

Ginger Rogers Fifth Avenue Iowa Miss Rogers Severa Walter Connolly Verree Teasdale Ellison Tim Holt Kathryn Franklin Pangborn Victor McLaglen Joseph Calleia Donald Duck F.c.r

The Women and Other Films At Theaters

At the theaters, Paramount presents The Women starring Norma Shearer Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell. Iowa features Ginger Rogers in Avenue Girl Full Confession with Victor McLaglen and Eilers. Palace shows Nelson Eddy Virginia Bruce in Let Faith Ring Preston Foster and L Bari in Chasing Danger. State offers All Quiet on the Western Front with Lew Ayres Hero For a Day with Di Foran and Anita Louise. Rialto screens The Convicts Code with Robert Kent Ann Nagel Tom Keene in Battle Greed. Strand features Don Ameche and The Ritz Brothers in The Musketeers plus Joe E Brown in Flirting With Fate.

Paramount Norma Shearer Joan Crawford Rosalind Russel Iowa Ginger Rogers Palace Nelson Eddy Virginia Bruce Preston Foster L Bari Lew di Foran Anita Louise Rialto Robert Kent Ann Nagel Tom Keene Strand Don Ameche The Ritz Brothers the Musketeers Joe E. Brown Fate

Deadlock in Russo Japanese Manchukuo Talks

Negotiations over the Manchukuo and Outer Mongolia dispute stalled Saturday as talks failed to progress. Both sides suspended conversations pending further developments in Tokyo.

TOKIO INS

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