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26,1942 Tyrone Power Is CastlnThnll Film at Uptown When" many fans, thrill to his -exploits' in "The Black Swan," a swashbuckling sea thriller, it rnifiht add an exciting measure realism to ponder the as they film, Tj; might well be a bit action somewhere on -the seas. The dashing young enlisted in the Marines, I It is -proper that Power's last roles lind' him busy on the briny deep; in "The Black.Swan," 20th Century-Fox's Technicolor filmization of Sabatini's mighty tale, he- appears as a in "Crash Dive," soon to be released, he is a member of a submarine crew. "The Black swan" opens Thursday at the Uptown theatre Power's enlistment'in the-Marines temporarily checks one of the truly astounding success stories ever to come out of Hollywood With overtones of envy, other studios will admit that Tyrone Power never made a bad picture although in answer in public mand his screen appearances have been many. His record is a tribute to 20th Century-Fox, which studio first saw in him a star -in the raw, as well as to himself. Remember "In Old Chicago," "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "Suez," "A Yank in the R.

A. "Lloyd's of London. "The Rains Came," "Blood and Sand," "Brigham Young," "Jesse James" and "This Above They are some of the pictures that he made and that, conversely made him. Ty's role in "The Black Swan" is made to order for his talents. He shares top billing with O'Hara.

An exceptional featured cast is headed by Laird Cregar, Thomas Mitchell, George Sanders. Anthony Qulnn and George Zucco. The screen adaptation was by Seton I. Miller, who with Ben Hecht on i.tthe script. Palace Offers Surprise Film On Sunday Bill A grand surprise package of entertainment, as heart-warming as a letter from home, will delight moviegoers here beginning Sunday, when "The Postman Didn't 1 -new 20th Century-Fox romantic comedy, arrives the Palace theatcre.

Starring "Brenda -Joyce and newcomer Richard Travis, the film purports to tell a whole town is thrown on its ear by the arrival of a momentous years overdue. The missive was intended for Richard Travis' father, but was lost others in a notorious mail robbery before the turn of the century. How the mail sack is recovered and its disclosed makes for outstanding entertainment. Spencer Charters and Stanley Andrews head the featured cast which includes William Bakewell, Emma Dunn. Joseph Cawthorne and Oscar O'Shea.

The film, produced by Ralph Dietrich, was directed by Harold Schuster from a screenplay by Mortimer Braus based on an original story by Brans and Leon Ware. Monday Is Set As "Quota" Day for Bond Sales Muscatine county resid were reminded today by Robert L. Roach, chairman of the county war bond sales organization, that Monday will be observed in the state as Quota day, at which time those who made pledges earlier in the year are expected to complete their purchases as promised. Quota day will be observed throughout the state, Mr. Roach has been advised.by-V.

L. Clark, state administrator of the war bond staff. "Bonds today are guns, tanks, planes; bombs and 1 bullets," Mr. Roach asserted. "Tomorrow bond 'purchases 'can be converted into automobiles, new household and other articles of which has for the been halted'or curtailed." The Iowa quota of bonds.

"What we do 1 the next few -Says in the way 'of cleaning up jtiie 19-52. quota will determine Iowa and how Muscatine stands," Mr. Roach de- Officers Nauiecl Mine Union Charles of DeVMbiries, is tha 'of 'the Iowa'district, Mine'Workers of America, It was announced Friday. David of Albia was "of. chosenj.secrctary-ti:easurer.

Frank D. -WHson' 're-elected boardi-iiember. made "5non-stop: -flights the; during the Errol Flynn Starred In "Gen Jim' ERROLL FLYNN ALEXIS SMITH life story of James Translates into ring jargon, "Gentleman Jim," which opens a three-day engagement at the Uptown theater on Sunday is a knockout. Packing all the excitement, of the 1880's and the color of the Gay Nineties, the. current Warner Bros, picture at the Uptown theatre is an action account of the life of James J.

Corbett who somehow typifies the period in which he became heavyweight champion of the world. Especially worthy of is the thrilling climax of the picture in which Corbett wins the crown from John L. Sullivan in the New Orleans bout which has become a classic in the annuals of sports Raoul Walsh, ace director of action pictures, has "Gentleman Jim" the same skill that he gave "High 1 "They Died With Their Boots. On" and "Desperate Journey." Errol Flynn, as Corbett, and Alexis Smith, as a belle of the times, turn in excellent performances. In similar vein the supporting cast, headed by Jack Carson, Corbett's best friend; Alan Haic who plays Pal Corbett, Jim's colorful dad- John Loder, a suitor for the hand of Alexis Smith; Ward Bond as the redoubtable John L.

Sullivan; William Frawley, who plays Billy Delaney, Corbett's first trainer and manager, follow the example set by the stars, showing the kind work that can only enhance their screen careers. The story of "Gentleman Jim opens in the San'Francisco of the 1880's where boxing matches were banned by law- but heartily the people. James J'. Corbett, ambitious San Francisco bank clerk, and Walter Lowrie (Jack. Carson), his friend, were two of the ring's staunchest supporters.

Through Ware (Alexis Smith), Corbett crashes the exclusive Olympic Club and here engages in his first boxing match, an exhibition bout put on by the club, in which he knocks out a former English champion. In the dance following the fight, the boastful Corbett and slightly intoxicated Lowrie are ejected from the club. The next morning finds them in Salt Lake City with Corbett under contract as a professional fighter. A series of spectacular leading fighters of the time Corbett to challenge John L. Sullivan and in the famed September 7, 1892, bout he wins the heavyweight crown.

Corbett's sportsmanlike treatment of Sullivan in a heart-stirring scene in the picture wins Vickie's heart. COMING ATTRACTIONS UPTOWN Sunday Tuesdiy Errol Flynn, Alexis John Loder, William Frawley and Le Beau in a story of James. J. Corbett, "GENTLEMAN JIM" "Private Smith" Walt Disney's "Sky Trooper" Late News Events SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS WILL BE OFFERED AT BOTH THE PALACE AND UPTOWN THEATRES. Thursday Saturday Tyrone Power, Maureen Thomas Mitchell, George Sanders, Laurd Cregar in "THE BLACK SWAN" MacFarland Twins Orchestra "Chip Off the Old-Block" "Victory Quiz" Late news events Cumins: Attractions Jan.

3 "NOW, VOYAGE" Jan. 6 "LIFE BEGINS AT 8:30" PALACE Sunday Wednesday Jimmy Charles Smith, Rita Quigley, John Litel, Olive Blakeney, Vaughan Glaser in "HENRY ALDRICH EDITOR" Richard Travis, Brenda Joyce, Spencer Charters, Stanley William Bakewell and Emma Dunn in "THE POSTMAN DIDN'T RING" The Duolateer News films THE PALACE. WILL PRESENT A SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW. Thursday Saturday Brian. Donlevy.

Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake. William Bendix, Bonita- Granviile, Richard Denning in "THE GLASS KEY" Craig Stevens, Irene Manning in "SPY SHIP" Cominjr Events Jan. 3-6 "EYES IN THE NIGHT" "STREET OF CHANCE" Jan 7-9 "SECRET ENEMIES" "LURE OF THE ISLAND" Double'Mystery Bill On. Schedule For Palace -404 '1 Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake and Allan Ladd mix "The Glass Key," a scene from which IntriRUe with romance In Is shown above. Another double mystery bill is scheduled for entertainment of picture fans at the Palace, Thursday, Saturday, when Da'shiell Hammctt's story, ''The Glass Key and Spy starring Craig Stevens ar.d Irene Manning are presented.

"The Glass Key," high up among Hammett's best-sellers, is a mystery charged with. suspense and action and enhanced by ar. exciting three-cornered The cast is headed.by Brian'Don- levy. Veronica 'Lake and Ala'n Ladd and supoprted by Bonita GranviUe, Richard Denning and Joseph Calleia. From all reports "The Glass Key" rates with the best of the Hammett-.

thrillers. Bringing together again, as it does, Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd, co-stars of 'This Gun for Hire" plus the extremely popular Brian it is easy to believe that Hammett sister, Bonita Granviile, is running 'around with Veronica's ne'er-do-well brother, Richard Denning. Donlevy tries to break up the romance. When Denning is found m'urdered, suspicion is pinned on him. Funeral Rites for Two Noted at West Liberty West Liberty Final rites for Mrs.

Mary A. Taylor were held Wednesday afternoon from her home with the Rev. W. A. Purdy of the Christian church officiating.

wa's furnished by Mrs. Ralph Evans and' Mrs. Wayne Nichols. Pallbearers were: A. H.

Ditmars, Frank Moylan, Phillip Siepel, Matt Young, Carl Templeman, Richard Peters. Interment was 1 made in Oakridge cemetery. Funeral services for Herman Ehrich were held Wednesday morning at the Snider Funeral home with the Rev, W. A. Smith of the Methodist church officiating.

Pallbearers were: John Shetler, E. M. Baker, E. 0. Markham, James Walters, Walter Erwin, Ed Ehrich.

Ir.termcnt was made in PeeDee 'cemetery. Limited Events Are Planned by Lodges, Clubs Due to the holiday season the lodge and club activities in Muscatine next week will again be on a streamlined basis with only a small portion of the groups holding meetings. The Rotary club will assemble at Hotel Muscatine on Monday noon for its regular weekly ses- CHARLES SMITH, RITA QUIGLEY, JIMMY LYDON an The heat is really on for Henry Aldrich in his newest movie misadventure, Paramount's comedy, 'Henry Aldrich, Editor," in which he is accused of being a firebug. The picture is part of a double bill booked at the Palace theater Sunday through Wednesday. Accustomed as he is to being in perpetual hot water, it is reported that this time Henry and his troubles soar to greater Fahrenheit than ever before.

The Aldrich Family "headache" is once again played by Jimmy Lydon, his pal Dizzy by Charles Smith, the girl friend is Rita Quigley, pretty older sister of little Juanita, and the much harassed Mr. and Mrs, Aldrich are portrayed by John Litel and Olive Blakeney. Vaughan Glaser is also in the cast as the put-upon Principal of Centerville High School and there's Maude Eburne in the rols of a meddlesome, but extremely funny, neighbor. "Henry Aldrich, Editor," tells laugh packed story of Press, Parents Asked to Keep Data From Foe (By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS) On battle fronts every day men their lives to discover the Henry's experiences as editor of location and strength of the mili- the high school paper. His trou- ary units the enemy.

Yet at bl-es stem from the fact -that home, too many of us are prescnt- bcUcves that by sensationalizing ng en emy with information of outside news, he can increase the school paper's circulation. As a the owner of a'store in the same military, value, the office of censorship says ir. a statement. This is the information which which there was an ewspapers and individuals are little fire, brings suit against the not lo the enemy; school becauss Henry, in the, Do names of ships school paper, has practically ac- upon which sailol servc Do not tell the troop units in cused him of arson. In covering the fire Henry runs into 'a strange little man with a violin case who introduces himself as Nero Smith and who tips Henry off to impending fires which will be worth his while to attend.

In due time The fires Nero promised Henry come to pass. Unfortunately for Henry, he is always found on. the scene the crime, and Nero' isn't, so everyone thinks Henry is not only a firebug, but a crazy one at that, when ho tries' vainly to pin the blame on a man no cni has ever teen. Henry is arrested and brought to trial. How he gets out of this prize predicament is said to provide more laughs and more excitement than any previous Aidrich escapade.

sion and the Elks will hold their regular meeting and initiation on Monday evening with a lunch at the c'-osc. Members of the Independent Order ol Odd Fellows will also meet on Monday evening. The mcmooi-s of the Kiwams club will meet at Hotel Muscatine on Tuesday noon and the Y's Men's club will have its meeting at the Y. W. C.

A. cafeteria on Tuesday' evening. The Muscatine club will meet on Thursday noon at Hotel Muscatine for its regular weekly luncheon meeting. which soldiers serve overseas. There is no objection to revealing that Pvt.

John Jones is in Australia or that Seaman Tom Brown saw action in the Atlantic, but there is military information which endangers the lives of American fighting men in stating that Pvt. John Jones. "Company GOOth Infantry," is in Australia, or Seaman Tom Brown, "aboard the U. S. S.

Wisconsin," is in the Atlantic. The office of censorship says: "We ask editors not to publish these troop identifications, and wo ask parents and relatives not to reveal them. Don't give the enemy anything that may lengthen the war!" Program Given at Graridview Bureau Meeting Grandview The Grandview township Farm Bureau met in the home of Werner and SOD, Lloyd wife. County Agent iLael'Moon showed some pictures aSter which Mrs. Virgil Wiel-e opened the meeting.

Miss Topp told of Home Project work, 4-H work in township and county and gave a report in per "cent of homes reached in homo project work. Mr. Moon gave a talk. Warren Stineman and Jackie Bieri presented a dialogue. Donnie Wiele sang "There's a.

Star Spangled Banner Waving Annabelle Thompson sang, "White Christmas." The high school girls glee club sang Christmas carols. The glee club included lona Webb, Faitlie and Joan Bonnichsen, Charlotte Stineman. Marian McGill, Dorothy and Maxir.e Keltner, Ruby McKean, Beverly Gipple, Barbara Wiele, Jane Derby, Doris and Mildrtd Gerling, Phyllis Latta, Charmain Odle, Annabelle Thompson, Waymath Spitznogle and the teachers the Misses Duty Peterson and Latchaw. Refreshments were served to the glee club and Mr. and Mrs.

Lael Moon, Miss Louisa Mrs. Howard Snyder. Mr. ar.d Mrs. Harlan Biek, Mrs.

Betty Mitchel and Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Surl Asher, Mrs.

Hattie Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Al McGill, Mr. Mrs. Joe Bieri.

Mr. and Mrs. Waldcr Bartenhagen, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lieberknecht, Mr.

ar.d Mrs. Bert Oepping, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Williams- and Virginia, Mr. and I Mrs.

Ray Bieri and Jack, Mr. and Harry Stineman and Warren. Mrs. Myra Mr. and Mrs.

Virgil Wieie. Lyndal and Donnic. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson and Jean, Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd Beverly Kizer, Lola Mae Lee Werner. Mrs. Walter Wiltman entertained the Past Noble Grand club Wednesday with the following members present, Mrs. Nola Asher, Mrs.

Mary McGrew, Mrs. Mary Cocklin. Mrs. Ella Resd, Mrs. Kazle Dudgar.

The guests were Mrs. Clara Connor and Mrs. Elizabeth Schneider. Funeral rites for the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs.

Sam Crow who passed away Tuesday night were held from the Dudgeon funeral home in Wapello, Thursday morning. Burial took place in tl-e Grandview cemetery. The local school closed Wednesday for the Christmas vacation. Funeral Rites MRS. ItOSEMAN.

Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie May Roseman were held at the Hoffman Funeral church at 2 p. m. Thursday with the Rev. E.

W. McMurray in charge. Pallbearers were Alfred Carter, Reginald Carter, Walter Pilgram, Gus Reinsager, S. E. Houk and A-MUSE-H THEATRE Sun.

Mon. Tues. Wed. followers have store for them. The story of another treat in "The'Glass Key" concerns itself with Donlevy's efforts to win the love of Veronica Lake, daughter' of a candidate for mayor on the reform ticket of a politically crooked city.

Don- Jevy. is the, city's boss, a loud, uncouth character said to be reminiscent of "The Great McGinty." He runs 'into trouble when, in supporting Veronica's doses several gambling joints operated. by. powerful Joseph Alan Ladd, the lad who became an overnight sensation with his killer-characterization in "This Gun, For plays Donlevy's; Tight-hand-man, 'the brains of the pair a hard-hitting man whose 3eep loyalty almost costs 'him his Veronica falls in love with nim, although, to further, 'her father's chances'. of election, she becomes engaged to the influen- tial'Donlevy.

-Ladd' "discover fEa'f D8nYevy's Wapello Student Council Chosen Wapello Members of the student council of the Wapello high school for the year 1942-43 have been announced by Principal T. J. Tandy. They include: Seniors, John Hanson, Barbara Hook and Dorothy Winden; juniors, Jack Thomas and Helen Wiederrecht; sophomores, Mary Jane Winter; and freshmen, Arthur Hinderman. Brittany, in northern France, derived its name from migrations Englishmen in the 5th and 6th centuries.

THE LAST DAY TO SEE THIS SWELL SHOW UPTOWH OPEN SUN. UPTOWN Continuous Show Sun. From 1:30 ERROL FLYNN OfUl ALEXIS SMITH (The Life Story of James Corbett) with JACK CARSON AIANHAIE Merle Mickey. Flower attendants were Mar.iorie McElroy, Betty Binggeli. Ilene Boldt.

Dorothy Houvenagle and Doris Houvenagle. MTss Dorothy Crow, Mrs. ElvJn Cartci- and Miss Marie Crow sang, "We Are Going Down tile Valley" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." Miss Edna Critz was at the organ. Burial was 'in the Greenwood cemetery. Inventory Made! of Cedar Home for Year Tipton The- Cedar board of supervisors made its an-- 1 nual inventory at the Cedar coun-: tyhome and asylum.

The 240 acres in the farm were valued. at $125 per while'the were valued at nearly ditional." A total of 65 head of cattle was. listed, including 31 head' in the high-grade Holstein dairy which was inventoried at The other 34 head of cattle, including calves, were- valued at $1,560. Farm machinery was'val- ued at $2,400, while furniture and fixtures were valued at $576. A total of 200.

bushels of and 1,000 quarts of- canned frcnis and vegetables was also listed in the inventory. A total of 30 inmates are at present' quartered at the county home, of which 18 are poor and 12 insane patients. The couvjy farm and asylum is operated by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Buchanan.

Cedar county court house em- ployes staged a party in the court house at the close of business Thursday afternoon when fjll gathered at the lighted Christmas tree in the main hall for the exchange of gifts. Refreshments ol ice cream and cookies served. License Issued. jv A license to wed was issued Sy Clerk of the Court J. C.

Coonrod here Thursday to Einer L. Paulsen, aged 47, and Clara May Eineke, aged 32, both of Wes1 Branch. Miss Edna Davis, aged 35, at Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday afternoon. She had been ill for many months.

She was born in Cedar county on Jan. 7, 1907, and taught school for a time. She is survived by four of West Liberty, John of Clarence. Alfred of Mcchanicsville, and Har-' ry of the U. S.

navy, as well as a sister, Elsie, living in California. Word was received here this week that Dr. Charles Slavin 'jss been promoted to the rank of captain in the dental corps- He'is stationed at O'Reilly general 'hospital, Springfield, Mo. The Cedar county board of supervisors was in session on day to take care of routine ness matters and take action on accumulated claims. A license to wed was issued by Clerk of the Court J.

C. Coonrod here Thursday to Harold W. Olmstead, aged 22. 'and Miss Hc-JA: Mather, aged 23, both of Cedai Rapids. Mrs.

F. W. of Tipton was appointed chairman of the Ceda'f county Red Cross war relief func drive. The drive is start about March. 1.

About 35 ydung. people, representing the various churches oJ this city, met Wednesday evening at the Methodist church "and wenl in a body to various homes in tjie city whew Christmas carols sung. WIWY MNM CHILL MLLUM REED LUNMGAN ScrtM Ray by Cyril on a Story by KimbU and Cyril Dprtdid.by t. SYLVAN SIMON froductiJ by ALL NET WORKS FLORENCE RICE JOHN SEAL TIME" Buy Defense Stamps Here LAST TIMES TONIGHT! SOUTH OF SANTA FE ONE THRILLING NIGHT HE'S SACK and headed for another PALACE Sun. Shows 1:30 4:00 6:30 Plus a Packag-e of Grand En- gijlq Icrtamment.

LAST NTTE MUG TOWN" DEAD END KIDS LITTLE TOUGH GUTS "OMAHA TRAIL" DEAtf JAGGEB JAMES CRAIG.