Top Hat at Iowa Draws Full Houses
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers bring a dazzling performance to the Iowa theater in Top Hat. The show earns strong applause for dance numbers such as Check to Cheek and the White Tie and Tails sequence, with praise for Erik Rhodes and Eric Blore.
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P Hat
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Berman Acode
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Try Travers Eceens
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Ale Tremont
Ginger Rogers
Grace Hardwick
Edward Everett Horton
Arge Hardwick
Helen Sprederick
Erik Rhodes Ates
Eric Blore
Donald Meek
Urate
Florence Roberts
Jotel
Gine Corrado
Dof
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Iowa Theater
Top Hat
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Svith
Erik Rhodes
Helen Broderick
Ginger
Fred
W. M
Pension Expert Returns To Iowa U
Byron G Allen announced that Lloyd A Knowler mathematician will return to the University of Iowa this fall to resume his post as graduate assistant in mathematics. Knowler established the commission actuarial system and previously led the old age assistance program.
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Des Moines
Byron G Allen
Linn Board Sets Sept Hearing for $55,000 Bond Issue
Linn county supervisors schedule a September 17 budget hearing at 10 am to issue 55000 in poor fund bonds at 2.5 percent interest. The board signed a contract with Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids and law firm Glaspell Veith Duncan Davenport to exchange bonds for warrants as of September 1.
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Linn County Board
Merchants National Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Glaspell, Veith and Duncan
Davenport
The Secret of Dr. Dane’s Hidden Paper
Peggy Dane and her mother travel with Terry Brown to recover a coded paper intended for John Parlor. Horace the resourceful messenger tracks suspects Towland Norma Hilling and Rit Reille as threats close in on Rock Acres. Terry plans a cautious stakeout while Peggy remains anxious for his safe return.
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John Parlor
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New York
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Esrothe Ang Pe
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Horace
Dane
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Norma Hilling
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Romania
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Cherbourg
Veneta
Peggy
James Towland
Mrs. Johnson
Mr. Terry
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Rock Acres
Harley
Howland
Mrs. Smith
North Carolina
Elsie
Peterson
Mr Terry
Iowa Labor Seeks Higher Relief Wage Dispute
A Des Moines conference on federal relief projects tangled in a wage row over the 40 cent minimum wage for road work. Labor leaders alleged reductions from 50 cents, while officials cited living costs and fund rules. WPA officials said national admins must approve such scales, warning that quarrels could delay the program.
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DES Moines
Iowa
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PWA
Highway Commission
John J. Hughes
National Emergency Council
J C Lewis
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C LL. McKinnon
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Lewis
John Connolly
L. S. Hill
Hill
Hughes
Aurora fair honors winners in sheep hogs and more
Elmer Baldridge of Strawberry Point led Shropshire sheep and Chester White hogs at the Aurora fair. R. N. Preston won Duroc hogs, DeBar Brothers of Aurora took Berkshire, and James Hamilton of Independence led Hampshire hogs. C. Hayes of Lamont won Hampshire sheep. Grand poultry champions included Ken the Partridge Rock owned by Mrs. A. E. Muxlow of Independence and a Leghorn cock owned by Frank Gotz Jr. of Elma, with a White Rock grand pullet shown by Gotz. Awards also went to Blossom and garden displays, best canned goods, and local school exhibits.
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Chester
R. N. Preston
DeBar Brothers
Berkshire
James Hamilton
Independence
Hampshire
C. Hayes
Lamont
A. E. Muxlow
Ken
Frank Gotz, Jr
Elma
Frank Gotz
Rhode Island
Raymond Mount
Brandon
Lawrence Miller
Peter Stuarts
Buffalo Township Farm Bureau
Booth
Aurora P.T.A
C. W. Marshall
Arch Woods
Fayette
Woods
Ida Starr
Florence Rogers
Glyde Day
Arthur Duckett
Oran
Dale Crandall
Hazleton
Winthrop
Gerald Garland
Janette Gibson
Mind Questions from a Scientist Author's Note 1935
A 1935 author’s note discusses snoring by gender from two schools of thought, argues men are noisier sleepers, and suggests sound-proof chambers. It reflects on heredity talk and advises consulting biologists for marriage planning. Education should provide broad knowledge and problem solving for life.
Boy Sees Old Ironsides With Wooden Sides History Lesson
A schoolboy reports traveling to view the historic United States frigate Constitution known as Old Ironsides. He learns the ship never had iron sides. The vessel, saved by funds from American schoolchildren, is preserved for future generations who will still seek the iron exterior.
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United States
America
Lusitania Search Fight Against Time On Orphir
Aboard salvage ship Orphir the crew battles time to locate the Lusitania hulk before winter gales end operations. Captain Russell extends buoy use to cover a three mile stretch and work through Saturday night as forecasts improve. A Kansas City diver reports oxygen helps lung trouble.
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Orphir
Kinsale
Russell
Lusi Tania
Atlantic
Jarratt
Kansas City
Theaters Show Multiple Films Across City Venues
At Paramount the evenings feature Every Night at Eight with George Raft Alice Faye and Patsy Kelly and Lady Tubbs with Alice Brady Douglass Montgomery. IOWA showcases Top Hat with Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers. Palace offers A Night at the Ritz and McFadden's Flats. Rialto screens Grand Canary and The Vanishing Riders. State lists Woman Wanted and The Clairvoyant. Olympic presents A Notorious Gentleman Tombstone Terror. The pony express began with a five dollar rate per half ounce.
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George Raft
Alice Faye
Patsy Kelly
Lady Tubbs
Alice Brady
Douglass Montgomery
Iowa
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Palace
Wiliam Gargan
Patricia Ellis
Joel McCrea
Fay Wray
Claude Rains
Olympic
Charles Bickford
Helen Vinson
Tombstone
Bob Steele
Kay McCoy
Hurley Blasts Roosevelt as Debt and Jobs Crisis Deepens
In a scathing reply Patrick J. Hurley argues the Roosevelt era hides debt growth and unemployment, charges New Deal policies have centralized power, crippled enterprise, and failed to boost relief rolls or restore confidence. He cites administrative overreach and the enduring strength of Americanism.
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Hurley
Roosevelt
Mr. Howard
Lady Tubbs at Paramount Delights with Alice Brady
Paramount presents Lady Tubbs with Alice Brady as a railroad camp cook who inherits a half million and climbs socially to save her niece. Douglas Montgomery and Anita Louise co star as the film leads drive the comedy to a lively, humorous climax. Patsy Kelly provides additional lift with her distinctive humor while Every Night at Eight offers a musical interlude.
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Miss Brady
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Patsy Kelly
George Raft
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Senator Reports $500 Jewelry Theft in Iowa City
DES MOINES AP State Sen Paul Schmidt of Iowa City asked the state bureau of investigation to search for $500 valued jewelry stolen from his home Tuesday night. No three Presidents have ever been related.
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Des Moines
Paul Schmidt
Iowa City
State Bureau of Investigation
Johnson Calls Unemployment Crisis Deepens Without NRA Revival
Former NRA chief Hugh S. Johnson told the Indiana Bar Association that unemployment worsened despite better business. He urged a constitutional rebirth of NRA principles, citing 10 million jobless and widespread underemployment and calling public works insufficient.
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French Lick
Ind
Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
Gen. Johnson
Works Progress
New York City
Indiana Bar Association
New York
United States
John Marshall
Zealous Mother Hurts Daughter Socially and Love Advice
A long letter to Dear Miss Manners critiques an overzealous mother who hinders her daughter's social life. The teen asks how to keep dating freedom while starting college with a serious, older suitor who wants exclusivity. The advice urges the girl to seek independence and suggests the fiancé would share her social world if truly caring.
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To Older Folk Dear Miss Manners and the aging circle
A reader warns older readers to break loneliness by engaging with life. The Merry Widower thanks the letter writer and invites more accounts from seniors to share happiness and challenges.
Notice of Appointment Executor State of Iowa Linn County
Notice is hereby given that the person named has on September 6 1935 been appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of John T Gething late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All indebted persons must pay immediately and those having claims against the estate will file them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of the Linn County District Court. Bert Church Executor B T Perrine Attorney
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
John T. Gething
Linn County, Ions
Bert
Church
Linn County to issue 55000 Funding Bonds in 1935
Public notice states the Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors will consider issuing bonds to fund warrants totaling 55000. Action scheduled for September 17 1935 at 10 00 AM in the Board room Cedar Rapids with taxpayers able to appeal to the Director of the Bacharet by filing a petition before the date. County Auditor Robt M Vesely signs the notice.
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Linn County
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Court House
Cedar Rapids
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