Cedar Rapids Man Witnesses War Preparations and Bremen Return
Cedar Rapids resident Naomi Dulbel reports from Berlin and Poland about wartime mobilizations, torn down fences melted for ammunition, trains carrying cannons, and massed troops near the Polish border. He describes the Bremen’s diverted voyage to the Azores as mines threaten the English Channel.
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Cedar Rapids
Pound
Berlin
Bremen
Ty Naomi Dulbel
Joseph Faltis
Poland
Crent
Germany
Azores
New York City
South America
English Channel
Faltigs
Bob Burns Turns Serious Role At State Theatre
Review notes Bob Burns shifting from humor to serious acting in Our Leading Citizen at the State. Audience quietness hints at mixed reactions as Burns attempts a Lincoln like honesty and a shift from his usual comedic persona. Also mentions Bulldog Drummond's Bride and light adventure mystery on double bill with Ciannelli Denny and Howard Angel performances.
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Aunt Puny
Aunt Tillie
Bob Burns
Will Rogers
Irvin S. Cobb
Paramount Pictures
Will
Mr. Burns
Paramount
Mr. Cobb
Mr Burn
Bob
Burns
Zasu Pitts
Hinds
Bulldog Drummond
Eduardo Ciannelli
Reginald Denny
John Howard
Heather Angel
Geraldine Fitzgeralds War Wariness Delays and Barrage of News
Hollywood gossip notes Geraldine Fitzgerald could not be reached in Ireland due to wartime government traffic while Richard Barthelmess tests for Underground and John Garfield rises in the sibling role. Lanchester and Laughton intrigue continues as Orson Welles delays Shirley Temple posing for a magazine photo.
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Lyollywood
INS
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Ireland
Nazi Germany
Hitler
Richard Barthelmess
Warner
John Garfield
Garfield
Snaeter
Hollywood
Orson Welles
Shirley Temple
Little Sir
Temples
Cedar Rapids Raiders claim 1939 team tops 25-year span
Cedar Rapids Raiders president Harry Johnson told the High Twelve club that the 1939 ball club is the best Cedar Rapids has seen in 25 years. Manager Ollie Marquardt and 16 players attended the luncheon as Johnson cited a strong start with nine players 21 or younger and 44,000 in attendance at Hill Park this season.
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Cedar Rapids
Harry Johnson
Cedar Rapids Raider
High Twelve
Johnson
Ollie Marquardt
Alex Fidler
Johnnson
Don Gugler
Vern Voegler
Hill Park
Miss Manners Advice Columns on Love and Doubt
A veteran reader column covers relationships and advice. Fay loses a steady beau to Elsie while Mary Mannles offers guidance on pride and insecurity. A second reader seeks dating tips to attract a shy interest with practical social steps. Another asks about marrying for security versus love and receives cautious counsel.
Higgins Family at Rialto with Bill Boyd in Bar 20 Justice
The Higgins Family stars Bill Boyd at the Rialto on Friday and Saturday, featuring Lucille and Russell Gleason in a tale of plain American folks. The second feature is the Cassidy western adventure Bar 20 Justice with William Boyd.
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Rialto Theater
James
Lucille
Russell Gleason
William Boyd
Red Circle Circus Adventure Opens with Comedy Cats
An upbeat circus feature highlights a vibrant program headlined by Red Circle’s daring acts. The piece adds playful comedy and a roster of feline performers, presenting a lively day’s entertainment and a snapshot of current show news.
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Red Circle
The Star Maker and a Night of Films at Theaters
Paramount features stars Bing Crosby Louise Campbell and Walter Dam rosch in The Star Maker. Towa shows In Name Only with Carole Lombard Cary Grant Kay Francis and Behind Prison Gates with Brian Donlevy Jacqueline Wells. State presents Our Leading Citizen with Bob Burns Susan Hayward Joseph Allen Jr. Bulldog Drummond's Bride stars John Howard Heather Angel. Palace screens Submarine Patrol Richard Greene Nancy Kelly and Boy Trouble with Mary Boland Charles Ruggles. Malto presents The Higgins Family James Lucille and Russell Gleason and Bay 20 Justice with William Boyd. Strand runs Kentucky featuring Loretta Young Richard Greene Walter Brennan and Love Finds Andy Hardy with Mickey Rooney.
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Paramount
Bing Crosby
Louise Campbell
Walter Damrosch
Towa
Carole Lombard
Cary Grant
Kay Francis
Brian Donlevy
Jacqueline Wells
Bob Burns
Susan Hayward
Joseph Allen, Jr
John Howard
Heather Angel
Bulldog Drummond
Richard Greene
Nancy Kelly
Mary Boland
Charles Ruggles
Malto — James
Lucille
Russell Gleason
Higgins Family
William Boyd
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RKO
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Bulldog Drummond's Bride
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