Hollywood Notes on Mary Pickford Stars and War Films
Dorothy Menners reports on Robert Cummings joining Mary Pickford Productions under exclusive contract after a suit against Universal. Bob remains a civilian flight instructor amid industry drama. Meredith plays Ernie Pyle in G I Joe while James Gleason and Walter Brennan waver as casting rumors swirl. Moderate studio plans include Crawford in Mildred Pierce and Andrea King in Hotel Berlin as morale cinema. M G M eyes Blossoms in the Dusit for liberated countries with OWI approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aptain
Burgess Meredith
Ernie Pyle
James Gleason
Walter Brennan
Andrea King
Warners
Lisa
Berlin
OWI
Permis- M-G-M
Dusit
Europe
Japs Claim Spirit Projection as New War Weapon
Tokyo radio described a secret weapon idea in which Japanese forces project their spirits to intimidate the enemy. The broadcast claimed the occidental mind cannot understand this power and that fear will defeat opponents before combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo Radio
Tokyo
Sixteen Boys in Cub Pack 6 Win Awards
Sixteen members of Cub Pack No. 6 received awards at a Wednesday evening ceremony at the First Congregational Church. Recipients include Billy Delp, Manard Towner, Billy Glassgow, Jerry Groff, John Randall, Dickie Keehn, Jimmie Choosky, Jimmy Navrides, Donny Stenzel, John Stemlar, David Clarke, Wayne Scott, Scotty McIntyre, Lee Frankel, Rodney Dennis, and Peter Bailey with various wolf bear lion and silver arrow honors and service stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Pack No. 6
First Congregational Church
Billy Delp
Wolf Silver Arrow
Manard Towner
Billy Glassgow
Denner
Jerry Groff
John Randall
Dickie Keehn
Bear Gold Arrow
Jimmie Choosky
Jimmy Navrides
Lion Book
Donny Stenzel
John Stemlar
Lion Gold
Silver Arrows
David Clarke
Wolf Book
Wayne Scott
Scotty McIntyre
Bear Silver Arrow
Lee Frankel
Rodney Dennis
Peter Bailey
Master Race at Town theater sparks German intrigue
At the Town theater the Master Race centers on a German colonel posing as the repatriated brother in a Belgian village. Col. Von Beck, played by George Coulouris, is overshadowed by minor players shaping the tale. The co feature Ever Since Venus features Ina Ray Hutton and her orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coulouris
Carl Esmond
Nancy Gates
Osa Massen
Venus
Ina Ray Hutton
Hugh Herbert
Billy Gilbert
Ann Savage
Town Theater
Paul Guilfoyle
Col. von Beck
Friday Theater Schedule Highlights and Film Lineup
The Ga zette lists Friday showtimes across multiple venues. Memorial Coliseum hosts Black Hills Passion and Greenwich Village with short subjects. Iowa State and Palace screens include The Master Race Ever Since Venus Passage to Marsaille Gambler's Choice Death Valley Rangers and Great Man's Lady Broadway Rhythm. Marion presents Gaslight and Oklahoma Raiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Young Men’s Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Coliseum
Paramount
Greenwich Village
Iowa
State
Prairie
Marsaille
Rialto
Death Valley Rangers
TIMES
Broadway
Marion — “Gaslight
Oklahoma Raiders
Song of the Open Road review at State theater highlights Jane Powell
Jane Powell leads the musical Song of the Open Road at the State with Edgar Bergen and Sammy Kaye. The film follows a child actress seeking normal life, featuring Holm and Fields style humor and a crop-saving finale. Co feature Twilight on the Prairie follows touring musicians posing as ranch hands Lorra ine Bogle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pert Jane Powell
Edgar Bergen
Cheriie McCarthy
Bonita Granville
W. C. Fields
Sammy Kaye
Jane Powell
Leon Errol
Johnny Downs
Vivian Austin
Eddie Quillan
Jimmie Dodd
State Theater
Port
Hollywood
Jane
Bergen
Charlie
Lorraine Bogle
Fire damages Wichita Engineering unit building
Fire at the fragmentation anti personnel bomb department of the Wichita Engineering company caused an estimated half a million dollars in damage after a light bulb exploded starting the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Texas
INS
Wichita Engineering Company
Linn County Board approves road district and real estate sale
Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors convened in Cedar Rapids on October 17 1944. The body authorized the establishment of Secondary Road District No 198 for College Township and approved related hearings notices. They accepted a $1 000 offer for Lot 13 Auditor's Plat No 198 to Carl Hendrickson and approved the deed. Officials also reviewed quarterly reports and ordered notices to depart and enlist preparation for the October 24 1944 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Supervisors
Linn County
Iowa
State of Iowa
County of Linn
Cedar Rapids
Petty
Scevell
College Township
Beeson
Seevell
Gedar Rapids
Board of Sunerevisors
Towa
Center Point Independent
Jay Stookey
H. R. Lewis
Washinton Township
Seeevell
Board of Iupervisors
Carl Hendrickson
C. AL. Beeson
Behal
C. L. Beeson
George Thomas
H. R P. Churchill
Tanner
Alma
5Th Avenue
Cerro Gordo
Wilson
Hortense
Donald
2Nd Street
North Platte
Nebraska
Iso
American_ Book Co
Ashlock Max
American Bidg Co
Elizabeth
Uso
Supp
Gorkk IL
Carney's Grocery
Conoco Oil Co
Carpenter's Grocery
Central City News
Castle Dros
Home Fuel
Davis Dairy Co
Frank Hendryx
Carl Cress
Eley Elain Ase
Frank Fee Ae
Hartsell
B Holub
Wilbur Oliphant Howard Ramsey
John Soukup
Ll Morgan
T J Boyvanovsky
Loran Voorhies
Joe Hurt
Walter Hurt
Inrold Jay McAlepees
Dewey Alexander i
Francis Butters
Milo Dvorak Saki
Tioward Jordan
Howard Lockwood Ok
Harry Miner
James “Moubry
Sword
K E Graver
Lester Coraway
Francis Gaines
J & Heady Bee
Walmer
Glenn Bassett
Jonhn Cassatt
Geo
Clark Sones nee + ey
DL Kussler Ses
Deck Norris Seas
Eloy Elain
Frank Fee
Holub
Wilbur Oliphant
Howard Ramsacy
Otte F Hanzlik
Duster Bros Fall Prov Evens and Civil Defense Notes
A long ledger of names and items lists Duster Bros and other entities involved in civil defense payrolls texturing a 1944 Linn County record. The entry details salaries for med aid, civilian defense, and various supplies, with numerous individuals and businesses named alongside figures and payroll items. The document ends with board actions noting adjournment to December 1944 and official attestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duster Bros
Evens
J R
Fee
Chas
Fuhrmeister
Follett Publishing Co
Fellwock Bernice M
Ava Machine Shop
Grow WE
John R
Walton
Étoc Keech
K. Noor
Ald Klipto Loose Lent Co
Jack Sprat Store
Poor Kendall Hardware Co
Poor Co
Home
Klopp Daniel
Poor Fund
Selver Lockhart
Poor Medald Lyons and Carnahan
Ce Stopeks
Linn County Produce Co
Home Grain and Feed Lilly Printing Co
Marion Sentinel
Solvel
Blanks Miller
Murray
Mulson
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Dorothy Menners
Louella Parsons
Robt. Cummings
Mary Pickford Productions
Mills of the Gods
Joan Crawford
Mildred Pearce
Hardy Perennial
Jack Carson
Crawford
United Press
D. Jayne
the Populo VS Room
the Gazette
Rupdolt, Qpeds
Wahab Rupdabe
Sue
Timme
Xntheyn
Oscar B
Emma J
Ald National Drug Co
Ofc News “Process Laundry Co
Nash Finch Co
Nesper Sign and Neon Co
Onder Dewey
Weed
Peterson Co
Hos
Schmidt “Typewriter Exchange
Supp Stock Skallerup
Walter
Poor
Med Aid
St. Luke's Meth Hospital
Lscort
Arthur
Scott Wm J
Poor Trans Security Laboratories
Standard Grands Inc
Security Laboratories
Swift and Co
Gaton
O'seer
Webb
D. R
Ald Walker
Mit i Walbrand
Webster Publishing
Irene
Jol Witwer Grocer Co
Wathburn Carl
Sal- Whitson
Frederick
Wesley Baortosh
Sprasue
Wol Morgan
T J Boyanovsky
Harold Jay McAtee
Dewey Alexander
Tee Francis Dutier
Milo Dvorak
Howard Jordan
Howard Lockwood
James Moubry
IL Sword
Lester Caraway
Francis Goines
FE Graver
Heady
Ayer
KO Radio
Edward A. Golden
Hitler
Stanley Ridges
Morris Carnovsky
Gavin Muir
Evehis
MA Ray Hutton
Imagis
Herbert
Samuel Goldwyn
Bob Hope
Princess oHe Pyrate
Aan
Eve
Ticket Salt
Coliseum
Tonite the
Larry Foster
TIS Orchestra
Dey
Vivian Blaine
Ondewm
Felix Bressart
Tony and
Sally de Marco
Walter Lang
William LE Baron
Cunrua Fas
Prives
March of Time
Sher Honor the
June Haver
Anthony Quinn
Beverly Whitney
Maxie Rosenbloom ’ Ceelary Fox
Charlie McCarthy
Jane Sare Powell
Hes
Leon Johnny
Vivian Errol Downs
Austin
Connie Haines
Jack Teagarden
Charles Incrid
Joseph Boyer
Bertman Cohen
Gary Cooper
Cecil B. Demille
Dr. Wassell
Owen
Gloria de Haven
Hester
Walker Moon Blue
Hazel
Tommy
Dorsey and Ont
Stanwyck
McCrea
John Clements
Greta Gynt
Ken Maynard
Hoot Gibson
Deathe Valley Rangers
Ghost City
Humphrey Bogart
Michele Morgan In
Marseille
Chester Morris
Ganbler
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