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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1949
Page
1
Miss Welcome, a glamorous singer, will perform with the Sherman Hayes orchestra at Armor ballroom during the Marion Corn Festival on Thursday night. Admission is 25 tents plus tax. The Corn Queen will be crowned that evening as the festival continues with Ueo's Pioneers on Friday.
Suggest adding strips of pimento or black olives or cooked mudrooms to creamed chicken. Serve over split buttered biscuits for a savory variation.
A nostalgic review of Good Old Summertime praises light frothy flavor and a bright love story. The plot follows Otto Oberkugen’s music store, salesman Andrew Delby, and Veronica Fisher as they collide through song and mistaken romance. Judy Garland and Van Johnson deliver passable performances with Buster Keaton cited for comedy.
Silent film star Hickey appears as Oberhag's nephew with a few comic touches. The score features songs including Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland and Play That Barber Shop Chord. The piece notes the title In the Good Old Summertime refers to the songs rather than the season, with action set mostly before Christmas.
Nadine Subotnik reviews the show Caught at the Sta theater noting strong performances by James Bar and Robert, while contrasting the film's suspense with a soap opera style plot about mistaken relationships. The piece praises several cast members despite no Oscar buzz.
James Mason Barbara Bell Geddes and Robert Ryan star in a Hollywood product where Mason appears young and polished in a sympathetic role. Bel Geddes delivers a lively performance while Ryan portrays a psychopathic millionaire. The plot follows a woman who aims for a wealthy husband, becomes his wife, and ultimately seeks independence working for a doctor. The ending leaves most characters happy except the antagonist.
A milk shake made from mashed banana milk and chocolate syrup is served well chilled. This simple recipe yields a creamy banana chocolate beverage suitable for dessert or a refreshing treat.
The listings show matinees and evening showings at Paramount, Iowa, State, Town, Palace, Strand, Marion and drive-in theaters with titles such as In the Good Old Summertime, Casablanca, G-Men, Caught, Money Madness, Juan Quilligan, Within These Walls, South of St. Louis, Strike It Rich, Personal Column, Racing Luck, The Great Dan Patch, Jungle Goddess and Tap Roots. Also note a safety reminder to keep shields over revolving power take-off shafts to prevent accidents.
Notice is given that on September 17, 1949, a document purporting the last will of Agnes Pran com is to be heard for probate before the District Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Dated September 13, 1949, Cedar Rapids Iowa. Attorneys Wadeworth and others.
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