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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1936

Page

7

Rosh Hashona Services Set At Temples Here

Rosh Hashona observances scheduled at Temple Judah and Beth Jacob with services Wednesday night through Friday. Rabbi Reines of Chicago to speak Thursday. Cantor Greenberg to lead morning services. Kol Nidre Friday evening. Yom Kippur Saturday services at 8 am and 10:30 am lectures.

Beth Jacob Temple Judah Palestine Jerusalem Congregation Rosh Hashana Lasar. Reines Chicago Cantor Greenberg Rabbi Reines Greenberg Reines Europe

Births Record Two Newborns Reported in Local Hospitals

Born to Mr and Mrs A D Lent at St Luke s hospital a daughter born Sept 15. Born to Mr and Mrs N Manwiller at Mercy hospital a son born Tuesday.

A. D. Lent Fifteenth Street St. Luke’s Hospital N. Manwiller Sixth Avenue Mercy Hospital

Fifty Three Year Old Letter Sparks Kansas City Wedding

Bascom Robbins mailed a proposal to Ella Lyon fifty three years ago. She replied with news of her engagement to D M Kennedy and Robbins later married another woman. Now, as hospital secretary, he sent her a copy of a publication and she produced the 53 year old letter. They set their wedding date Wednesday.

Kansas City Bascom Robbins Ella Lyon D. M. Kennedy Robbins

Notice of Appointment of Executor in Linn County Iowa

The undersigned was appointed and qualified as Executor of Ellen Allene's estate in Linn County on September 8, 1936. Creditors must pay debts and filing of claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk is required. John B Hallene is the Executor, with Donnelly Lynch Anderson and Lynch as Attorneys.

State of Iowa Linn County Ellenallene Iowa John 8 Hallene Donnelly Lynch Anderson

Girls Dormitory and Human Cargo on Paramount Double Feature

The review covers two Paramount films, Girls Dormitory and Human Cargo. It praises Ruth Chatterton and Simone Simon in the former for dramatic tension and melodrama while noting Herbert Marshall as headmaster. It highlights Claire Trevor and Brian Donlevy in the latter with a focus on the telephon e girl as the comedy anchor amid gunplay and escapism.

Paramount Freud Henrik Ibsen Eugene O’neill Herbert Marshall Ruth Chatterton Simone Simon Simon Hollywood Claire Trevor Brian Donlevy

Theaters Run New Double Features Across Iowa Circuits

The program lists top attractions at the Theaters Iowa Paramount State Palace Rialto circuits with star pairs such as Jack Holt Louise Henry and James Dunn Mae Clarke in End of the Trail Hearts in Bondage. Simone Simon Herbert Marshall Ruth Chatterton in Girls Dormitory Human Cargo. Alice Faye Patsy Kelly Adolphe Menjou Ted Healy. Carole Lombard Fred MacMurray in The Princess Comes Across and Bullets or Ballets. Navy Born William Gargan Claire Dodd. Lady of Secrets Ruth Chatterton Otto Kruger.

Iowa Jack Holt Louise Henry Hearts James Dunn Mae Clarke Paramount Simone Simon Herbert Marshall Ruth Chatterton Claire Trevor Brian Donlevy Alice Faye Patsy Kelly Adolphe Menjou Ted Healy Sophie Lang Gertrude Michael Sir Guy Standing Palace Carole Lombard Fred MacMurray Princess Edward G. Robinson Joan Blondell Rialto Navy William Gargan Claire Dodd Otto Kruger

Jack Holt Shines in End of the Trail and Hearts Bondage Pair

Veteran star Jack Holt sustains audience interest in Zane Grey’s End of the Trail aided by Louise Henry. The melodramatic Hearts Bondage features James Dunn Mae Clark David Manners and Charlotte Henry, with News and a short feature Mad Money completing the bill.

Jack Holt Iowa Zane Grey Holt Louise Henry Hollywood James Dunn Mae Clark David Manners Charlotte Henry T. C

Navy Born Heads Rialto Bill With Gargan in Peril

William Gargan stars as a bachelor naval aviator with a two week old son from a dead buddy. Claire Dodd plays the aunt who clashes with him in a deadly in air spin. Ruth Chatterton headlines Lady of Secrets with Otto Kruger and others in support. Serial Custer’s Last Stand continues in eighth chapter.

Hell’s Angels William Gargan Rialto Gargan Claire Dodd Ruth Chatterton Otto Kruger Lionel Atwill Marian Marsh Lloyd Nolan Robert Allen

McGregor Obituary Gustave Oleson 61

Funeral services were held for Gustave Oleson 61 at the Lutheran church in McGregor with Rev H F Glock officiating. Burial followed at Swede Ridge cemetery. Oleson born October 24 1875 on Swede Ridge farm son of Ole and Mrs. Oleson. Surviving son Arthur Garnaville daughter Kathryn Chicago sister Mrs Caroline Hultgren McGregor.

Church Workers Sponsor Play in Massillon Friday

The Community church workers in Massillon present an eight o clock Friday night social and one act comedy in Schneider's hall. Proceeds go to redecorate the church. The Bible class of Zion Evangelical Reformed Sunday school in London performs with Mrs. J. V. Milota Mrs. F. E. Rugger Mrs. LeRoy Hansen Mrs. Ed Bartling Irene Dreyer and Mrs. Fred Montz in the cast.

Mind vs Morals in Social Science by Albert E Wiggam

The piece argues science cannot decide morality though it elevates societal needs over individual rights. It contemplates marriage dynamics, claiming brilliant women may struggle to find husbands as men prefer partners they can feel superior to and less intelligent rivals exist.

How to Improve Your Memory by Dr Benry O Link

A booklet titled How to Improve Your Memory promises rules for a good memory tested by science. It explains how to remember names dates lessons and books and is offered as a service to readers in connection with Let's Explore Your Mind. Send 110 cents to Dr Albert Gam care of this newspaper for an application and stamped self addressed envelope.

Benry O. Link Albert Gam

Inherited Instincts and the Social Spirit in 1936

A writer debates heredity of commercial instinct versus pointing in dogs and cites S J Holmes on inherited mental traits. He predicts a shift from naked profit to social concern and public good, aligning with Dean Gauss on college values and leadership. The piece notes the 1936 copyright.

S. J. Holmes California University

Plan Epic Film On Christopher Columbus Life

Hollywood buzz surrounds Warner Brothers and Hal Wallis as plans to film the life of Christopher Columbus gain steam. Italian producer Carlo Roncoroni seeks Frank Capra as director with an all American Italian cast and stars like Jack LaRue and Jean Arthur eyed for key roles amid studio intrigues and cross Atlantic talks.

Christopher Columbus Louella C. Parsons Universal Service Los Angeles Hollywood Hotel Radio Hal Wallis Warner Brothers Dick Powell Frances Langford Raymond Paige Igor Gorin Ann Jamison Bill Bacher Hal Jerry Wald Leo Maurice Ken Niles Mercy Jeanne Madden Italy Carlo Roncoroni Il Duce Hollywood Rome America Frank Capra Harry Cohn Columbia Jack LaRue Christopher Henry Armetta

Community Chest drive mobilizes Cedar Rapids business groups

Cedar Rapids unveils the 1937 Community Chest appeal urging every earner to pledge support to eight agencies. Five of twenty business groups met to organize as the Sales Army and Challengers form leadership and select team captains for the campaign.

Cedar Rapids Community Chest Sales Army Challengers R. H. Pickford Vince Federal Employes Group Frank Baldwin County Employes Group Robert Vesely Frank Stepanek Cochairmen Transportation Group Marvin Wright State Employes Group Philip Shive Emil Pazdera Robert Black Arthur Poe Howard Cherry Joseph Lattner R. R. Epler Don Hines Harry Boyd Edward E. Lowe

Irving's Unmade Ideas Endure in Memory of a Mentor

The piece reflects on the many ideas Irving conceived that never reached the screen due to production limits. It notes plans for a modern comedy for Norma Shearer, built on his past triumph with Romeo and Juliet, and laments how hard it is for colleagues who relied on his friendship and help to continue without him.

Irving Norma Shearer

Gene Raymond Bride-to-Be Delays as Mother Leaves for New York

Hollywood gossip says Gene Raymond and Jeanette MacDonald may delay their wedding after Mrs. Mary Kipling plans an indefinite return to New York. The mother of the groom says she does not know when she will be back from the east, keeping a firm date uncertain.

Hollywood Gene Raymond Mary Kipling New York Raymond - Jeanette MacDonald Gene

Officials Instructed In Use Of Standard Records

Fred L. Mahannah of Des Moines tied to the state department of education instructed eighty Linn county school treasurers and secretaries Wednesday morning at the courthouse on the new standard records adopted by the state. Walter A. Shupp, Linn county superintendent, presided.

Fred L. Mahannah Des Moines State Department of Education Linn County State Department Walter A. Shupp

Savings Deposit Tied Up Pending Estate Settlement

On filing an affidavit, Judge A B Clark ordered Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids to hold a $2 731.96 savings deposit for court orders. The account payable to S G Edwin or W J Goddard or survivor may involve Sylvenus Goddard’s heirs. Clarene Goddard and Willard J Goddard were made administrators of the estate with twenty days for appearance to claim or relinquish.

Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids A. B. Clark W. J. Goddard S. G. Edwin Sylvenus Goddard Clark Clarene Goddard Willard J. Goddard

Court Cuts 3000 From Death Judgment in Thom Case

A district court trimmed a 10 175 judgment awarded to L Thomas administrator of Raymond L Thomas against T E Charter of Ced Rapids. Judge F O Ellison reduced the award by 3 000, finding the amount excessive and allowing the plaintiffs to remit the excess. The fatal collision occurred July 16 19 at the north end of the Nh 11 viaduct in Louisa when a motorcycle collided with Charter’s automobile. The court overruled the defense for new trial and affirmed a 7 175 judgment.

L. Thomas Raymond Lloy Thomas T. E. Charter Ced Rapids F. O. Ellison Raymond L. Thomas Charter Nh 11 Louisa

Illinois Man Named Head American Soybean Ass

J Hackleman of Urbana Illinois was named president of the American Soybean Association during a crisis session at Stray Seed Farms north of Hudson Iowa The University of Illinois was chosen as the 1937 meeting site W J Morse head of soybean investigations for the U S department of agriculture spoke about European markets offering potential for 50 million bushels annually.

Hudson J. Hackleman Urbana Ill America Soybean Association Uiversity of Illinois United States W. J. Morse United States Department of

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