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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1931

Page

8

Eight Plays at Gwen Ay Theater Workshop Delights Crowd

Molly Heisman reports a debut of Stark realism alongside comedy at Gwen Ay Theater Workshop. The program included four plays and a love story, with strong performances by David Koch, Mildred Raymore, Seymour Cox, Netty Shile, Glen Williamson, and others. The event opened with The Devil Comes to Alcaraz and featured The Living and the Dead, The Mystery Man, and a delightful farce.

Molly Heisman Lilthe Theater Workshop Torrday Urarty Seu Antonian Annie Radulf Novick Devil Alcaraz David Koch Annealing Jucifer Midred Raymore Casilda Charles Anderson Marjorie Gize Charlotte Bauer Hone Tstae Dwight Godwin Guvin Fodgr Miystery Wiliam C. Goebber Robert Clausen Iste Lorenz Lois Conch Hers Francis Charles Laz Manuel Mildren. Hardy Teresa Briesline LaBarde Senora Valdez Joe Hubiola Jr George Es Sherman Billy Miller Lory Marshallardson Juanita

Strand Will Show Helen Poster Film

An Aldor office draws a Strand dealer card for a Wednesday showing of a Helen Poster drama titled Should a Girl Marcy The action follows Helen Foster a young girl who shoots a betrayer of her sister and is pursued by a bitter foe. Donald Keith portrays the rescuer whose concern offers a fleeting happiness before tragedy returns.

Aldor Strand Marcy Scott Pimbroke Helen Foster Arlewliye Donald Keith

Ziegfeld to Judge Galveston International Beauty Pageant

Florenz Ziegfeld, a renowned New York theatrical producer, will serve as judge for the annual International Beauty Pageant to be held in Galveston June 13 to 16. The announcement was made Tuesday by organizers.

Ziegfeld Galveston Texas Florenz Ziegfeld New York Tuerlay

Truce Offered Machado Foes in Cuban Crisis

In Havana on April 3 President Machado moves to avert a looming political crisis by offering concessions to opponents. Measures include the potential return to Cuba of an exiled political leader, release of Col Aurelio Hevia, and liberation of former presidential aide de camp Mazalmiel Espino who was court-martialed for an alleged anti government plot. Also reports indicate Axel Karlfeldt dies in Stockholm at age 61.

Havana Machado Ares Guba Oiwre Tele of Pines Principe Fortress Col Aurelio Hevia Bose Tage Maz Smiel Espino Sesteriay

Dreiser Plans to Oppose Film Rights Battle

Theodore Dreiser declares he will sue in federal court to block the completion and release of the Bollswool film adaptation tied to his unfinished American tragedy. He seeks an injunction and equity ruling to define authors rights, claiming the producing company cannot show the picture unless it meets his satisfaction. He recounts traveling to New York and the rejection of his input by the director and producers.

Nceles Niker Theodore Deeiker Bax Bollswool Film Anil Weesser Mle

Winans to Inspect ROTC at A. and M

Major General Edwin B. Winans will inspect ROTC units at Texas A and M College April 14. It will be his first visit to the college, with Col George Dosger and staff accompanying. He is to stay the night of April 1 and be hosted by Col C. J. Nelson and the college.

General Winans C. J. Nelson A. and M Maeheon Anvil Ban- George

Helen Chandler Cast As Nikki In Single Lady

Helen Chandler wins the role of Nikki in the film Single Lady. The cast also includes John George Beant, Gowland, Monk Saunders, and Frank Albertson. Wilhelm Dieterle directs as Universal reshuffles personnel after Von Stroheim selections.

Helen Chandler Nikki Louvella O. Parsons April Waller John George Beant Gowland Monk Saunders Siusty von Stroheiny Tnt

Railway Mail Man Lays Meeting Plans

A Railway Mail Man arrives for a meeting in the area and will confer with local officials. The group includes Westnerday Collins and Jones, with arrangements coordinated locally by L Tackbart. The visit is tied to the Railway Mail association convention and related plans.

Railway Mail Association Collins Keon WV. Jones Che Peernil Isi Cains

Robber Named Fred Smith, 25, Held After Chicago Restaurant Theft

A lone robber robbed a restaurant manager, fired at a flower stand proprietor Casimir Krazynik on Rudolph Street, and was wounded by five bullets. Fred Smith, 25, jobless machinist, was booked on murder and robbery charges. Several hundred customers fled in panic during the incident.

Chicago Marchal -Fivlil and Company Cape Fred Smith Casimir Kraxiniki Roudolph Street Wabaat Avenue

Dewey Pilot Seeks Final Naturalization Papers

Francisca Aguado y Neves a Spaniard who piloted Dewes’s ship into Manila Bay applied for final naturalization papers. He served as a war pilot and later became master of a vessel.

Liington Francisca Aguado Y Neves Dewes Tla Manila Bar Ins Appliet Hnal Jater Maile

Shadowland Open One Weekends at Reduced Prices

Shadowland announces weekend open nights on Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays during the warm season with reduced prices. Ti Cohen reports the new opening details and schedule.

Blanco Ti Cohen Mae Omer

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