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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1935
Page
2
After the Quetta earthquake relief workers fought to reach thousands buried in ruins. Rescuers recovered 3 000 bodies while an unofficial tally suggested about 30 000 dead. Survivors described entire families trapped under collapsed buildings as famine and disease fears grew. Authorities urged continued aid and medical supplies as trains and planes delivered relief.
The listing covers matinee and evening showtimes daily with multiple titles. Marlene Dietrich stars in The Devil Is a Woman with Atwell and Romero while other features include Fantasies like Silly Symphony, Colorful Gue truala, and Fox News. Coming attractions list films such as The Informer and Imitation of Life, with schedule notes and added cartoons and news reel.
Cadiz Spain era in Paramount film The Devil Is a Woman starring Marlene Dietrich plays at Marlow theater today and tomorrow. The scene, a thumb-nall operetta in a miniature stage with a baker, vegetable merchant, and a chorus of operatic maidens, showcases Dietrich as a helden diva amid sea themed props and lively cabaret ambiance.
Today the 1936 annual Malberg rodeo near Helena opens at 1 30 with Cowboys and crowds traveling from towns nearby. A strong bucking string and thrilling events are planned as merchants donate prizes including clothing, beer, rope, spurs, and garments. The Helena Racino Association adds items like Levi’s. Montgomery Ward contributes skirts.
Lewistown June 1 Work resumes today to clear the lace room in the Fitzpatrick building at Slath and Main where a miniature golf course once stood. George Creel will join with J. B. Fitzpatrick to remodel the space into Montana’s finest undertaking and funeral home. The main portion becomes a chapel at least one third larger with a disappearing partition at the Main street end for future expansion.
Hollywood previews suggest Jinor Norton, Mary K Roberts Hinehert’s tale adapted by Roan Franken and Philip Klein, could launch a new star if the right leading player is cast. The screen adaptation is touted as masterful by Fox Film producers.
The Rio Theater debuts Rio Run Today featuring Dolores Del Rio Pat O’Brien Leo Carrillo and Edward Everett Horton in an all star program. Bunby Berkeley directs musical numbers from Gold Diggers of 1935 Won der Bar and 42nd Street with songs by Warren and Dutrin and Dixon and Wrobel including Muchacha Lady and In California.
Soldier actor and animator Paul Lukas headlines the Tuesday and Wednesday showing roaming to the Marlow. He plays a father fighting for custody and features as a hero with Madge Evans leading lady. Lukas showcases versatility after roles from Pitlo Vanre to kindly professor in Littie Women and Lil, praised for his courtly polish and military bearing. He has been a war aviator for his country.
Shirley Temple's new film Our Little Girl heads to the Marlow for Thursday through Saturday showings after the success of Bright Eye and The Little Colonel. The young star, beloved by millions, is billed as a sensational child actress in a dramatic role.
Frank Shields makes his screen debut in the mystery Murder in the Fleet aboard a battleship. He stars with Jean Parker as Vuelo Sam’s sailors turn detectives to solve a string of baffling deaths. Also in the cast are Robert Taylor, Ted Healy, Una Merkel, Nat Pendleton, Jean Hersholt, and Arthur Howell in the upcoming venue at the Antlers Thursday to Saturday.
Geneva reports chaotic clashes between fascist and communist supporters on the eve of a constitutional referendum seen as a threat to the social state. Police broke up a fascist parade after violence that trampled women and children. order was restored late at night. Separately, Harold J. Wallace, 26, of Mitchell Nebraska, died from a head wound believed to be from an inflected bullet.
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