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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1931

Page

10

Skippy and More At The Aster This Week

Sam Woolford reviews Skippy and a slate of releases at the Aster. He praises Skippy as a lively 1930s boy comedy and notes concurrent showings including Buck Jones Western and a Bert Wheeler Robert Woolsey comedy at RKO. He mentions stars and other features and teases upcoming Charley Chan Karate and Broadway style revues.

Sam Woolford Antonio Skippy Bert Wheeler Robert Woolsey RKO

New York Society Girl To Make Hollywood Film

New York society figure turned film star is poised to head to Hollywood for a new project. Reports say Dorothy Mackaill and others are among high society names joining Paramount and Universal rosters, with plans to collaborate on Parasmount and MGM properties. Actors travel from New York to Hollywood as studios seek a wave of stage and society talent for forthcoming features.

New York O. Parsons Fergal Action Eictura Eprrighi Universal Service Darcyl Zanuck Lanpelops Metro-Goldeyn-Mayer Williama Star Witness Ducien Hubbard Lionel America Elrays Nox Yeeteeday William le Caron Penthouse John Howard Lasson Torkers Williams Winfield Sbherben Onsela Earland Paramount Hollywood Raymond Guion Leger Shanon Letitia Lane Vivienne Us Dorothy Tree Tamaradere Frances Moffat Atlan Simprout Charles Trowbridge Charlie J. Brows Ace Frian Marlowe 3. K. Lauren A. A. Klein Madame Condes Neve

Benefit Midnight at Aztec Wednesday

A junior chamber of commerce sponsored midnight benefit will be held Wednesday night at the Aztec theater at 1 30. Proceeds aim to cover deficits from winter sports events funded by the chamber. A punishing cast led by Gary Cooper and Sidney portrays the underworld in a dramatic sequence, with Dan Shoell Uammelt and a notable supporting lineup ready for the show.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Aztec Theater Jodor Chamber of Commerce Punerd Serzen Yarore Gary Cooper Sidney Avazi Fessure al Trace Fi Jackie Cooper Mitzi Green Coogan Jackie Sear Tas Flor Joy Shan Sylia Sidney Paul Lukas Beorfit Jr. Chamber of Commerce

Borah Seeks Aid After Flood Weighs on Ruesis

In Washington on April 22, Vice President Borah indicated he cannot act quickly on a pending request. He helped a fellow at the outset and has since faced a flood of supplication.

Hora Cornerea Washington Hedstor Borah

Texas Route Approved by Interstate Commerce Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a plan involving three Texas railroads to open a Dallas to Houston route. Fort Worth and Denver City, Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, and subsidiary lines acquire trackage rights over Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway of Texas from Fort Worth to Wasatchivan and lease Burlington Meck Island line from Warnbrchie to Teague, covering 92 miles for a direct Dallas to Houston route.

Tue Commission Fort Worth Denver City Tunis Was Company Camradea and Southern Thahitoga Rack Island and Gulf Chicago, Rack Teland and Pacific Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Texas Fen Lallan Wasahachivan Chicapa, Rock Island,and Gull Burlington, Meck Island Railroad Colorado and Southern Chicago

Mayor Cermak on Way to Chicago

Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chicago travels by train toward Chicago. The report notes his plans amid a brief nine day visit. First Lady Herbert Hoover to be honored by Goucher College with an honorary degree recognizing her service to young women.

Cermak Chicago Miami Fla Ninetay Anton J. Cermak Calcago Bomtens Cor Ams. Hoover Baltimore Goucher College Conker Herbert Hoover

False teeth embarrass moat wearers in fragile care notice

Fragmentary text discusses dental issues and embarrassment linked to faulty dentures. It mentions a place on South plal and urges safe procedures or stores offering replacements, reflecting a cautionary consumer notice.

City Election Ballot Printed With 14 Candidates

The May 12 city election ballot goes to the printer with 14 names on two tickets and four independents. Jaméx Simpson, city clerk, notes filing closed Tuesday at midnight and bids for printing were $17 per ballot, with 75,000 ballots to be produced, the largest order to date. The ballot lists candidates alphabetically and instructs voters to select one candidate per office.

Administration Citizens League Jaméx Simpson Bey Simpson Antil Sigmund

Government Will Take Fingerprints

Washington April 22 report says the civil service commission will require fingerprints from all applicants to bar criminals from government service. The measure is backed by crime control data showing one in thirteen applicants have police records.

Washington, D. C Civil Service Commission

Man Given Seven Years for Murder in Fort Worth

Fort Worth April 92. B A Harr, who ran when he shot into a house two tons ago, was found guilty of murder with malice and sentenced to seven years in the state penitentiaries.

Fort Worth T— B. al, Harr

Bankers to Tell of Police Finances in City Inquiry

Chicago April 2. The grand jury investigating graft expands to 20 bank officials. They are expected to testify about official finances and policy affairs, as authorities widen the probe into corruption in city government.

Chicago Erin

Gangland leader seized in Chicago gun battle

Chicago April 22 police halted gangland violence after storming a tavern where Edward Fitzgerald, 34, alleged chief lieutenant for Frank Mearlone, was captured while fleeing gunfire. Bullets struck as he ducked into a car and five gunmen fled. the bandits escaped.

Chicago Bdward Fitzgerald Meutonant Frank Mearlone Eldin

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