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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1939
Page
7
Mary Manners advises a reader labeled Mrs K on balancing charm at home with outside politeness. The column cautions against temper and self centered behavior, urging steady improvement within the family circle for a more admirable life.
The page lists current film lineups at multiple Iowa venues. Ginger Rogers headlines at the Theaters venue in Fifth Avenue Girl, joined by Victor McLaglen and Sally Cillers. Joan Crawford stars at Paramount in The Women with Orma Shearer and Rosalind Russell. All Quiet on the Western Front screens at State with Lew Ayres and Louis and Dick Foran. Palace features Jack Benny and Judy Lamour in Man About Own. Peter Lorre appears in Mr Moto Danger Island. Strand presents a Czech film Davod K Rozvoda. Rialto offers You Cant Cheat An Honest Man with W C Fields and Southward Ho.
Willis Sterson, brother of Byrd associate, plans to sail next week on the United States South Pole expedition led by Admiral Byrd. Peterson, recently discharged Navy aviation machinist, visits sister Mrs. A Mikesell as he awaits the voyage and recounts his service aboard the USS Saratoga in Long Beach California.
Claude Callan notes a lively scene with Gaylord Hauser and fun in separate cars. Ann Sheridan returns from a personal appearance to wed Anatole Litvak after claiming marital independence from Eddie Norris. Joan Crawford and Clark Gable share a cordial coffee moment amid set drama. Brenda Marshall seen with William Holden. Ruthless rumors swirl around Stein and Bartholomew deals. Martha Raye’s Philadelphia run shatters box office, Doris Carson linked to Jeffrey Lynn, and Paulette Goddard with King Vidor win rhumba prize at Beverly Hills hotel.
With Robert Donat possible for I Had a Comrade Warner producer Victor Saville weighs filming the anti Nazi drama here. Saville travels to Washington to consult the British ambassador on whether neutral America may produce the factual entertainment. Merle Oberon’s Warners contract may become permanent after All This and Heaven Too. Scotty, desert star, reluctantly agrees to advise on Virginia City after years of studio approaches.
Spectator reports Greta Garbo in striking Hollywood couture at a recent auto show, described as a bold fashion moment. The remark highlights Garbo's striking appearance and star power during the event.
The District Court in Linn County Iowa will hear the will of Hattie Weed deceased on October 25 1939 at 9 o clock AM for proof and admission. Edwin W Lundquist Clerk. Hugh Mossman Attorney.
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