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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1930
Page
18
The Pat Vegetable company reports an average of 25 cars of pickles, mustard greens, turnips, cabbage, and related vegetables shipped weekly over the last three weeks. Favorable weather has revitalized trucking and business. land is being prepared as cotton is stripped.
San Metro playhouse presents nineteenth century melodramas by the “Tanager” company. During a performance actor Jones dressed as a traveling company manager misleads the audience with a fake future schedule. Manager Jean Wildenstein says no further plays are announced beyond this week.
Barthelmess plans a talkie shot in Mexico City to capitalize on his talent as a major star. The feature will include a bullfight scene and Mexican customs, with Dick Barthelmess visiting earlier and being hosted by local elites. Production is slated to begin late spring with a large company, directed by Hugh Wertert.
Calls flooded the box office as patrons believed the vibrant stage color was real. Wildenstein notes the illusion drew many to the matinee. Gold in the Frills by J Frank Davis closes after a three night run. Familiar comic lines drew big laughs among the audience.
Nancy Carroll stars in a Salon Paramount South Sea adventure at the Aztec Theatre. A girl musician aboard an all girl orchestra travels to a nearby island to court a reclusive Richard Arlen as danger and romance unfold in a vivid South Sea paradise with a dramatic climax. Supporting players include Warner Clapd Gustav von Seyfert and Francis McDonald in a lively, period entertainment.
A disabled veteran in Kerrville receives federal compensation totaling 10 900 dollars. The approval follows discharge notes citing disability from a prior service incident. The case references a government program and administrative actions leading to the monetary award. The report mentions related filings and the veteran’s status within the administration.
A shooting occurred at a location described as Qhney with a guard firing multiple shots. The victim is reported as aged male, with police names including Milzore and Sor geant, and the body was taken to a local undertaking establishment. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Alice White stars in Magging Around at the State theater with Chester Morris as her lover and a gangster suitor. The musical drama features lavish sequences, several songs, and a climactic rush of action as a soda jerker hero helps the distressed Sheba, in a story written by Vina Delmar and directed by Mervin Levey.
Pauline Starke stars in A Royal Romance at the Empire theater and says riding a blimp was a wonderful sensation. She notes airplane flights are common but blimp travel offers a totally different thrill and hopes to go again soon. Supporting cast includes William Collier Jr Eugenia Besserer Betty Boyd Clarence Muse Ullrich Haupt Ann Brody. Megaphone duties by Erle C. Kreton. The bill also features Vitaphone novelty and other shorts.
Firemen believe Friday blaze in North Sauta Rasp syenue back room started from incendiary cause. An old blanket was found smoldering as firefighters were called to investigate.
Census takers move swiftly through a Los Angeles district to count residents. Reports describe high early turnout with several interviewers noting substantial headcounts. Officials emphasize accuracy and completeness as the enumeration progresses across neighborhoods.
The article notes Miauits Fena and others as top basketeers in a spring event sponsored in Memphis. It mentions Alisa Fanaka Telia and Mahony City youth team achieving notable scores, with a 49 point performance leading a team to a championship in a local high school event.
Light classified notice invites readers to consult Classification 80 for many geographic business opportunities and independent ownership options.
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