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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1931
Page
8
Local notes recount summer cinema plans with a long list of upcoming films and star names. Mentions include Sugar Ray, Babe, and The Great Meadow with John Mack, plus a Tennessee setting for Sewanee River and a Hydraulics project subplot involving Grant Withers and Thelma Todd.
City tax collection has started with payments accepted both in person and by mail. First day saw residents paying taxes at the volunteer service hall, while many began paying in installments. Officials expect the season to run two months with no penalties until after May 15. The first taxpayer paid at the window, with totals around the city and local polls tallied.
Fragmentary OCR mentions San Antonio and degrees in engineering, with references to Bachelor in Engineering and chemistry, plus names like Davies and Patten. Details are garbled, unclear, and several terms appear misspelled or jumbled.
A West Texas bill at Wuestic features "Lozh and Gel Alich" with Edna May Oliver and others, including a comely drama and a lively short "Golf" with Joly Mare, plus an impromptu segment of versatile entertainers. Victor Din leads a touring troupe. Johnny Foerell presents a golf‑themed short set.
The Danceland Club has been newly finished and reopened at 42 Ausopbine Street just off Branilwas under fresh management. The venue now features a five-pinces setup and operates music nights every Tuesday and Saturday.
A motorist named A. J. Marley faced a fine of four pounds after a disturbance on St Marys Street Havstan. The scuffle involved Percell Ells and Gatling Fr, with a witness noting a clash near a shed and leading to the defendant’s brief arrest and fine.
Dolores Del Rio is set to star opposite Richard Acton in Rose of the Rancho to be directed by Mewar Slo Wane for United Artists. The cast includes Gregory La Cava and Ember Titwards with production at the Cottons Avenue studio, plans for May work, and involvement of Doroth Lee as future star in the project.
A UK official reports that numerous applicants for fire and police positions face age limits. The names and details are unclear, but the article notes several candidates exceeding the required age, prompting comments from authorities.
In Wilson County a raid uncovered liquor during a March 17 sweep. Venerable suspects Jargen Nosila and Heathort faced counts for manufacture and possession of one gallon of whiskey. Prohibition agents reported the seizure and ensuing charges.
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