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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1940

Page

3

Young Lovers Struggle Under Family Pressure in Bayport

Clark and Kelsie plan a quiet life away from stifling family duties as their romance grows. Her relatives oppose the match due to poverty, while new threats emerge from Betty and Bob’s farm plans across the state line. The couple debates leaving home to marry, hoping for a better future.

Messie Wright Inc Grandma Clark Hamnd Wright Kelsie Nts Matt Dory Lonna Bob Anna Clark Mom Page Tolman Bayport Jan Mabel Lorna Cory Metzger’s Pieretti Caledine’s Florida Loria Betty Dad Gwen Faber Gwen Paul

Raid at Band Camp Probed After N J Blast

Sussex county authorities raided Camp Nordland near Andover as part of the Hercules Powder explosion probe that killed 47. No arrests were reported, but propaganda leaflets, swastika armbands, and a .22 rifle were found during the raid. Sheriff Denton Quick led 18 deputies in the search for clue papers and documents.

Dover N. J INS Kenvil Sussex County Nordland Andover Denton Quick Quick Hercules Powder Company

Martin Eden and Westerns Dominate Hollywood Talk

Hollywood gossip notes Jimmy Roosevelt signs Franchot Tone and Geraldine Fitzgerald for Martin Eden while Will James works on The Saga of the American Cowboy at MGM. Milestone buys The Red Pony from Steinbeck as Orson Welles attracts attention on the RKO lot. Norman Kerry, a former silent star, seeks help returning to the U S from Nice after serving with the French Foreign Legion.

Ollywood Jimmy Roosevelt Franchot Tone Geraldine Fitzgerald Martin Eden Lloyd Bacon Warners Ace Jimmy M-G-M Will James Montana James Lewis Milestone John Steinbeck Steinbeck England Milly RKO Unit Tollywood Norman Kerry Norman French Foreign Legion France Nice Hollywood The Legion

Ann Sheridan Delay Hits Honolulu Plan In Retake Wait

Ann Sheridan cools on a Honolulu move after delays in retakes and long wait times. She says the lag may prevent departure and hints at pressuring dynamics with George Brent who has discouraged the plan.

Ann Sheridan Honolulu George Brent

Hollywood gossip notes mingle romance and aging stars

The column surveys backstage buzz from Hollywood, noting marriages, elopement rumors, birthdays, and fashionable showbiz circles. It highlights Jackie Cooper turning eighteen, Deanna Durbin hosting a baby shower, and stars like Betty Grable, Irene Dunne, and Margare Roach drawing attention to their personal lives and diets.

10 20 30 Years Ago In The Gazette

Sent 16 1930 Thomas C Jackson and Wallace Boyson will enter the University of Pennsylvania as freshmen. Joseph Erwin 74, owner of New Process Laundry, died at his home. Dr and Mrs L F Vane and daughter Virginia travel to Albia for Stephens College. The group also includes Misses Pauline Ogden and Frances Westerfield entering Stephens College. Anton Stirsky cuts jaw and bruises from a fall while painting. W A Nunemaker sustains critical injuries when his car overturns near Indian Creek Bridge on the Marion boulevard. Dr T McCready was riding with him.

Thomas C. Jackson Wallace Boyson University of Pennsylvania Joseph Erwin New Process L. F Vane Virginia Albia Stephens Columbia Stephens College Pauline Ogden Frances Westerfield Anton Stirsky

Willie Willis to Attend Myjete Theater Performance

Willie Willis will attend the Myjete theater show as Vernon the ventriloquist’s guest. Vernon, a ventriloquist and tennis contender, won second prize at last year’s local tournament. Students from To ledo Marshalltown Ames Wa terlon Grinnell Tama Iowa City and Coe college are noted attendees. Miss Clatrie Dinwiddie departs for New York City for Columba university studies and will meet sister Helen in Chicago en route.

Myjete Vernon Bill Vernon Toledo Marshalltown Ames Waterlon Grinnell Tama Iowa City Coe College

Local Car Bicycle Collision and Departures Reported

Mr Nune maker lost a rear wheel in a turn across tracks after passing two cars. Miss Margery Simmons and Catherine Berry left for Madison to enter the University of Wisconsin. Carl Thomas suffered slight injuries when his bicycle was struck at First Avenue and Eleventh Street. Mr and Mrs J H Lindeman and daughter Birdena departed for Hollywood, California, to reside. September 16, 1910. A number of prominent tennis players of the Midwest were mentioned.

Nunemaker Uden Hunting Margery Simmons Catherine Berry Madison University of Wisconsin Carl Thomas First Avenue Eleventh Street J H Lindeman Birdena Hollywood Calif

Theaters Present A Mixed Card Of Stars At Local Screens

At the Paramount and Palace houses a lineup features Kay Francis and Loretta Young with stars Dale fans and Randalpy Lear listed among others. Douglas leads a cast in a western while Ayres Jolroce headline a romance. Ritter headlines Silver Sage at Rio in one city program.

Paramount Dale Randalpy Lear Kay Francis Brian Deniers Stuart Erwin IOWA Loretta Yeur Sane Douglas John Warne Sott Gurie

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