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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1939

Page

2

Tamiroff Stars in The Magnificent Fraud at Palace

Akim Tamiroff delivers a standout turn in The Magnificent Fraud playing a dictator and his actor double in a San Cristobal loan caper. Lloyd Nolan Mary Boland Patricia Morrison and George Zucco co star in the Paramount drama opening Thursday at the Palace theater.

Akim Tamiroff Hollywood Napoleon Paris Tamiroff Paramount Palace Theater San Cristobal Henry VIII Lloyd Nolan Mary Boland Patricia Morrison George Zucco

Berean Class Plans Annual Chicken Supper and Bazaar

Berean class met at Mae Elder home with Clare Fridley and Myrtle Stevens assisting. Plans for a chicken supper and bazaar in the Methodist church basement on Sept 27 were discussed. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees.

Charles Wonnell 70 former Wapello resident dies in Clinton

Friends report the death of Charles Wonnell 70 formerly of Wapello who died Thursday at Mercy hospital Clinton. He was night clerk at the Clinton hotel, son of the late L C Wonnell, a local high school graduate and musician with the Orpheum theater orchestra. Survived by his wife a Davenport beauty operator.

Wapello Charles Wonnell Mercy Hospital Clinton L. C. Wonnell Orpheum Theater Orchestra Davenport

Maisie Here Sunday at Uptown theater

The film Maisie presents Robert Young in a western turn and dramatic trial scene alongside Ann Sothern in a standout nontraditional role as a honky tonk showgirl. Ruth Hussey shifts from sympathetic leads to a vengeful heavy in a story of infidelity and tragedy.

Maisie Robert Young Ann Sothern Uptown Honolulu Big Horn Wyomng Sadie Thompson Ruth Hussey Robert Montgomery Ian Hunter Cliff Edwards Sweden Diamond Dust Fox News Priscilla Rosemary Lola Lane Gale Page John Garfield May Robson Paramount

Radio Schedule Highlights Classic NBC CBS and MBS Programs

A detailed listing of tonight and Sunday radio lineups across NBC CBS and MBS networks. Programs include Your Hit Parade Archibolder's Plays Benny Goodman Orchestra Ray Noble's Orchestra and many others arranged by station and time with references to WMAQ WBBM WLS WLW WGN WHO WHBF and related outlets. It also notes a culinary aside about the term Au Jus and a remark on chromium imports.

Hollywood NBC WHBF WMAQ WHO MBS WMT CBS WBBM WLS WLW Hollywood Whispers Benny Fid Bert Hirsch al Donahue Iowa Ernic Madriguera WGN E] Courtney Basie Phil Levant Shep Field Little Jack Little Ray Noble NBC— Who Lawrence Welk Barry McKinley Dick Harding WHBEF Major Bowes Capitol Family Wocc KMOX Southernaires Walter Logan WMACQ Bett Buddy Mbs Normas Cloutier NBC -Who Don Arves Ginsburgh MHS Fanny Columia Broadcasting Symphony Frank Dailey WUN Flanagrams Wrbrem WBREM Gateway To Hollywood Aldrch WMAC WHRF Griffarams’ Orchestra WWVAQ Nbc—Who WMAG WRRM KYOX Walter Winchell KOA Cliff ‘Williams Sam Glenn Miller Runry Berigan Pete Jrant Tohnny Davis One Man's Family Dorothy Dreslin Everett Hoagland Pepper Young Paul Decker Vic and Sade Wayne and WSUT Lone Sweets van Alexander Science Uncle Jonathan Fulton Lewis, Jr Rex Maupin RCA Firestone Guy Lombardo Horace Heidt Amos ‘N Andy Fred Waring Glenn Miller Pokee of Firestone KFI Bunny Berigan Tee A Ted Weems

Way Down South and The Forgotten Woman at Uptown

Coming attractions preview pages list shows Way Down South starring Bobby Breen Alan Mowbray Ralph Morgan Clarence Muse and Sally Blane. The Forgotten Woman features Sigrid Gurie Donald Briggs Donie Dunagan Eva Ardeb and Paul Harvey. Also previews Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police and Daughters Courageous along with newsreels Hawk of Wilderness and Paramount Pictorial with Fox news.

Bobby Breen Alan Mowbray Ralph Morgan Clarence Muse Sally Blane Sigrid Gurie Donald Briggs Donie Dunagan Eva Ardeb Paul Harvey Air Hoppers Pathe News Akim Tamiroff Lloyd Nolan Mary Boland Patricia Morrison John Howard Heather Angel W. B. Warner Reginald Denny E. E

Lane Sisters Preview New Daughters Picture at Uptown

The Lane sisters return with the Four Daughters cast in Daughters Courageous directed by Michael Curtiz. May Robson, Lola Lane, Jeffrey Lynn and Claude Rains join the reunion filming in New York and Maine lifestyle events.

Warner Bros Uptown New York Oder Lola Lane Jeffrey Lynn Maine Dick Foran Claude Rains Philadelphia Frank McHugh Rosemary Priscilla Lane Howard Shoup Gale Page

Deeds Recorded Transfer to Charles R Mucha in Brogan's Addition

Deeds recorded show Robert B. Mucha and wife transferring an undivided half interest to Charles R. Mucha covering the east 20 feet of lot two in block three of Brogan's addition to the city.

Robert B. Mucha Charles R. Mucha Brogan

Real Estate Transfers in Muscatine City Limits

Harrison Sorrell and wife transfer east half of lot 7 and west 18 feet of lot 6 in block 148 to Adeline Smith and others. Frank Mucha transfers east 20 feet and the west half of lot 2 in block 3 of Brogan's addition to Charles R. Muche and Robert B. Muche. Minnie M. Kollman transfers land on lot 6, block 81, city of Muscatine, excluding the south 40 feet.

Muscatine Harrison Sorrell Adeline Smith City of Muscatine Frank Mucha Charles R Robert B. Muche Brogan Minnie M. Kollman F. L. Bihlmeier

Isle of Man Holds Horse-Drawn Street Cars on Coast

The Isle of Man off Ireland continues to operate street cars pulled by horses, a historic transit practice maintained on its coastline and streets.

Isle of Man Ireland

Racers Open 1939 Mississippi Valley Fair Races at Davenport

National circuit champion ship automobile races begin August 13 at the Mississippi Valley Fair and Exposition in Davenport. Detroit rider Herb Manges seeks cash awards in the motor classic as dozens of entrants from across the United States converge for a week of outdoor shows and rodeo attractions including the Zavatta Troupe and Candy Hammer’s Rodeo.

United States Davenport Herb Manges Detroit Mich Zavatta Monroe Grant Three Leonards

Community Club Picnic at Cedar Valley Aug 9

Cedar Valley Community club members and families plan a potluck supper on the Cedar Valley M E church lawn at 6 30 PM on Wednesday Aug 9. Each family brings table service sandwiches cake two covered dishes and a dessert dish ice tea provided by the committee.

Cedar Valley Cedar Valley Community Club M. E Lester Cornell Robert Wigim Reuben Askam Elizabeth Lee Davenport Louie Geertz Shirley Kenneth Bert Jarrett Loren Virgil Kathleen Wilma _ French Robert Doris A. N. Rabe Guy Flater Dorothy Junior Barnhart Helen Guy Hildebrand Russell Eddie Lester John Newman John Jr James Anna McIntire John Hendriks Bert Kline Marjorie John Trueman Louie Staley Charles Lavon Alma Louis Vern Jarvis Alvin Marvin Mildred Rexroth Nichols

Miss Clancy of Hardy Named Letts Instructor

Miss Grace Clancy of Hardy Ja. was elected to teach in the third grade at Letts school at a Thursday board meeting. She fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Mildred Phillips of Kalona after graduating from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Mr and Mrs Roscoe Van Dyke and son Roscoe Jr of Clarinda visited the Van Dyke grandparents in Wapello. Patricia Briggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Briggs underwent a tonsil operation at Wapello Friday morning. Mrs Ralph Lowe Sr and Mrs Fred Dunham attended the funeral for John Clay, a former Wapello resident, held Friday.

Letts Grace Clancy Hardy Ja Board of Education Clancy Mildred Phillips Kalona Iowa State Teacher's College Cedar Falls Roscoe van Dyke Roscoe, Jr Clarinda van Dyke Benjamin R. van Dyke Patricia Briggs Louis Briggs Wapello Ralph Lowe Fred Dunham John Clay

Fidler notes on agents aiding newcomers in film

Jimmie Fidler cites editor Edwina Davies praising agents who back unknown talents. He recalls signing promising newcomers like Marian Nixon and Janet Gaynor, urging firms to promote new actors and writers. Cuff Notes covers Cagney NBC Helen Hellman gossip, Bergen and McCarthy, and industry quips.

Hollywood Edwina McCarty Davies Miss Davies Marian Nixon Olive Borden Sue Carol Clara Bow Janet Gaynor Jimmy Cagney Grand Banks NBC Hell’s Angels Herman Shumlin Lillian Hellman Ann Evers Warners de Wolf Hopper Hedda MGM Jane Bryan Jane

Cranston Aid Group Hosts Oak Grove Church Meeting

Mrs. J. H. McCleary entertained the Ladies' Aid of Oak Grove Christian church Thursday afternoon. Mrs. W. L. Shellabarger led devotions and sacred songs were sung as aprons and quilt blocks were worked. Members included Mrs. Weise Esterla Morrison Colman Harvey Coder McCleary and Miss Elizabeth McCleary. Visitors were Mrs. Williams and her sons Marvin and Harold. Next meeting set for September at Mrs Shellabarger's home.

Elizabeth McCleary McCleary H. E. Williams and Sons Marvin and Harold W. L. Shellabarger

Galesburg Bridge Club Holds Thursday Afternoon Event

Mrs. Harry Furnas hosted her Bridge club at home in Galesburg. High score went to Mrs. Lloyd Bell, second to Mrs. E. R. McCormick, and traveling prize to Mrs. L. M. Hildebrand. Other guests included Mrs. Emory Curtis, Mrs. David Reddick, Mrs. M. K. Chambers and Mrs. T. L. Eland.

Galesburg, Il Harry Furnas Lloyd Bell E. R. McCormick L. M. Hildebrand Emory Curtis David Reddick M. K. Chambers T. L. Eland

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Berean Eugene L. McClure Epworth League J. Lynn Pace McClure Betty Hawkins Ruth Cozad Ruby Warnstaff Lawrence Yocum Cone Herbert Hendricks Robert Brand Dorothy Dedrick Marcella Neff Ralph Neff Helen Miller Clarence Marion Wilkerson C. N. C. Young Peoples Organization Wild Cat den State Park Cone Group David Anderson Delta Alpha Circle Grace Borgstadt Doris Chown Dorothy Hillyer Hazel Poole Alvina Kirchner Edna Kirchner Ella Reynolds Raymond Flint Dwight Barthelman Gibson Amelia Wardrup Bernice Hadley C. W. Blake Jeane Elder Charles Elder Just Plain Bill Melody Strings Mary Marlin David Harum Don Pedro Africa Cuba Greece New Caledonia Oceania Lane Sisters In New Daughters Tale of Palace Gridnoff Paroff Rudy Rubinoff Candy Hammer George Keys Medes Ralph Morgan Steff Dana R.K.O Rads Jonaid Briggs Miss Clancy of Hardy Jimmie Fidler III Oees Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Fettle Bette Davis Wallace Beery George Raft Fred MacMurray American Federation of Labor Los Ageles A. F. of L American Federation of Actors Bing “Midas” Crosby Ginger Rogers Astaire June Lang Joan Blondell Paulette Goddard Irene Dunne Carole Lombard Mickey Rooney Marie Wilson Paul Muni McNaught Sygdicate, Inc Cranston Aid PV Es Tyas Fox News Events Amuseu Sun James Gleason Lucile Gleason Russell Gleason With Frieda Inescort Otto Kruger Adrienne Ames I AM the Law Edw. G. Robinson Bill Elliott
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