Cedar Rapids Man Reports War Preparations in Berlin and Poland
Joseph Faltis of Cedar Rapids, returning from Poland and Berlin, describes massed troops at the Polish border, tanks and cannons in Berlin streets, and evacuations on the Bremen. He notes British channel mines and the Bremen steering via the Azores to New York, with officers praised for passenger treatment.
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Traer Man Married Marian Wilson at Morning Sun
John Minnis formerly of Buckingham wed Marian Wilson Sunday at the bride’s Morning Sun home. The Rev. D. R. Tandy officiated. A wedding dinner followed at the Minnis home. Minnis is a Traer high school graduate of 1932 and has worked with his father at the Morning Sun grain elevator for several years.
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Morning Sun
D. R. Tandy
O. W. Minnis
Traer High School
BOB BURNS QUIETLY ENTERS SERIOUS ROLES ON SCREEN
A cinema column notes Bob Burns shifts from Aunt Tillie humor to a serious presence in Our Leading Citizen at the State theater with audience reactions ranging from quiet contemplation to amusement. It also previews Bulldog Drummond’s Bride and other film tidbits including Vigil In The Night resuming September 11 and status updates on Lanchester Lombard and Lombard spouses.
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Eduardo Ciannelli
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Heather Angel
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Charles Laughton
Charlie
Notre Dame
Elsa
Brian Aherne
RKO
Mrs. Laughton
Susan Hayward
Joseph Allen, Jr
Fitzgerald Trials and Underground Film Buzz in Ireland
In Ireland, Geraldine Fitzgerald could not be reached as government busy signals delayed calls during wartime. Rumors place her in contact about the Nazi resistance story Underground with Richard Barthelmess testing for the elder brother role. John Garfield stars as the younger. Dick Barthelmess expected to sign for Underground and other projects.
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John Garfield
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Ball Team Best City Has Had In 25 Years, High Twelves Told
Cedar Rapids Raider president Harry Johnson saluted the pennant bound 1939 team at the High Twelve club luncheon. Manager Ollie Marquardt, Trainer Alex Fidler, and sixteen players attended as Johnson praised a squad with 21 and under stars and only two April 30 changes. Attendance at Hill Park reached 54 000 this season versus 40 000 in 1938.
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Vern Voegler
Hill Park
Frantic Call As Transatlantic Line Fails
Inn ie Barnes seeks to bring back her 13 year old niece Rosetta Bennett visiting England. Government line cut prevents ordinary calls. Rose tta reportedly aboard a freighter near deck with canned fruits and vegetables due to freight boat food.
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Hatter in Hollywood Luckless Welles Photo Tug
Orson Welles asked permission to pose with Shirley Temple for a magazine but kept the child waiting forty five minutes. He then suggested she come to him across the street, a request the Temples refused. Studio heads fumed at the delay for her Bluebird tests.
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Beans and Miss Manners in a Practical Love Meander
Dear Miss Manners advises a reader on romantic missteps and better dating tactics. A hopeful girl seeks advice on catching a shy boy, and the columnist recommends subtle social angles, polite presence, and letting him lead conversation while avoiding overeffort.
Dear Miss Manners Seeks Advice on a Marriage Suitor
A reader asks if it is right to marry for security when she does not love the man. The columnist cautions against marrying for mere security and suggests waiting to see if she can find true happiness with a partner she loves.
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Higgins Family at Rialto with Bill Boyd and cast
The Higgins Family stars James, Lucille, and Russell Gleason in a tale of plain American folks at the Rialto theater showing Friday and Saturday. A second feature is the Cassidy western Bar 20 Justice with William Boyd in the cast. A new serial Dare Devils of appears to follow.
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Russell Gleason
William Bova
Red Circle Circus Adventure Tale Promises Laughs
A vivid report outlines a circus story titled Red Circle with a lively show featuring comedy and a parade of cats. The feature promises news of the day woven into the program and a spirited entertainment experience.
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The Star Maker Opens At Paramount With Crosby Cast
At Paramount Bing Crosby Louise Campbell and Walter Daramrosh star in The Star Maker. Iowa showcase features In Name Only with Carole Lombard Cary Grant Kay Francis Behind Prison Gates with Brian Donlevy Jacqueline Wells. Palace features Submarine Patrol Richard Greene Nancy Kelly and Boy Trouble Mary Boland Charles Ruggles. Rialto screens The Higgins Family James Lucille Gleason Bar 20 Justice William Boyd. Strand offers Kentucky Loretta Young Richard Greene Walter Brennan and Love Finds Andy Hardy Mickey Rooney.
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Iowa
Carole Lombard
Cary Grant
Kay Francis
Brian Donlevy
Jacqueline Wells
Palace
Richard Greene
Nancy Kelly
Mary Boland
Charles Ruggles
Kentucky
Loretta Young
Walter Brennan
Andy Hardy
Mickey Rooney
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