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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1936

Page

3

Des Moines N M Town Elects Women In Local Reform Push

In Des Moines New Mexico a wave of female candidates led by the mayor and city officials seeks to curb liquor and reform municipal governance. A peticoat revolt unseated incumbent Sam Mitchell, sparking a feminine reform movement with a new town marshal and pledged changes in governance.

Des Molnes New Mexico Des Moines W. PB. Crater Ployd Gossett C. J. Dunshee Bon Tog Carcer Ratliffe Cayn Licket Sam Mitchell Sherif J. L. Pounds Union County Mitchell Grandmother Banshee

Under Two Flags Striking Desert Romance at Midnight Show

Desert drama stars Claudette Colbert and Colman as rival lovers amid a Sahara siege. McTague leads the Arab revolt tale with Victor McLaglen. Gregory Peck appears in a supporting role. The Majestic presents a heroic legion charge and a dramatic finale.

Tosalind Russell Sahara Lice Née Colman Victor McTagien Rosaling Rugsel Colbert Cigarette Iig Oylén Legion Ake Mebaglea Tanks Miss Colbert Gregory Hacet Nisel Bruce C. Benty Gordon Herbert Mundin Fran Lloyd

Metrotone News Highlights Edward Will and City Drama

Metrotone News reports Edward Will featured as a foil in a brief, amid notes on Pittsburgh Mayor McNair facing legal trouble and political disputes. The piece mentions Bowes in New York, a violin solo, radio shifts with Fred Allen, and a Dallas queen crowned for the Centennial Exposition. It references Worthy exhibits, a 100000-ton liner, and a Tampa back-road auto stunt, with Chicago aiding a weight defense program.

Edward Witt Metrocone News Pittsburgh McNair Pennnsylvania Hee Bones Chal Higinne Bowes New York Fredallen Dallas Texas Nalle Laventure Europe Inter Navy Tampa

Gaynor and Taylor Star in Majestic Romance Film

Janet Gaynor and Robert Taylor headline the Majestic release Small Town Courage a romantic drama paired with thrills and tears. The cast includes Lewis Stone Andy Devine Elizabeth Patterson Frank Cragen and James Stewart in a story about a brave escape and town affairs amid a stirring emotional arc.

Janet Gaynor Robert ‘Taylor Majestic Theater Taylor Miss Inner S Lewis Stone Andy Devine Elizabeth Patterson Frank Cragen James Stewart

Sweet Aloes Starts Next Picture With Kay Tramel

Hollywood notes say Kay Tramel finishes White Angel then begins Sweet Aloes on Monday under Archie Mayo directing and Casey Robinson scripting. George Brent co stars opposite Kay with Roland Young, Wartner Brothers acquired the project, and MGM's Bill Powell faces Espionage after more duties.

Loufla Farsons Universal Serv Universal Service Los Angeles Kay Tranels Hollywood Kay Tig Jay Mallory Wartter Brothers George Brent Nct Roland Young Archie Mayo Casey Robinson Erix Rhodes Salton Sea Genevieve Tobin England Twickenmn Susan McHughes Rochelle Hudson Docy Grey George Raff Hollywood Stadium Bruce Cabot New Mexico Jean Harlow Charlie King MGM Tarner Hilliard Ozzie Nelson New York Tatianapolis

Comedy Romance at Texas Tuesday Buides

A rollicking comedy feature at the Texas theater on Tuesday presents a playful tale of a young college student and his charm. Ross Alexander and Anita Louise headline the cast, with a plot about flattery and amusement as the student navigates romance and idle pursuits for one day only.

Texas Apmuesauce Ross Alexander Anita Louise Ahd

Church to Hold Three Services in Madison Square Presbyterian

Three separate services will be held by Madison Square Presbyterian Church. Frederick Fink will address men and boys at the YMCA, Leona Raslen will speak to women and girls in California, on "The Biologics Mariage." Rev EB T Com will fill in at the pulpit for Rev Morrison, regional Young Mews leader, due to Morrison’s obligations.

Madison Square Crucell Mas M. Morrison

Charlie Chan Mystery Comes to Texas The Crean Theater

Chinese detective Charlie Chan is summoned to solve a murder at a circus in Texas. The thriller titled Charlie Chan at the Crean unfolds a maze of clues as Chan tracks down the killer amid a cast of performers. Start date is Saturday at the Texas theater.

Charlo Ch Ner -Oland Charlie Chan Crean Texas Theater

Shreveport Clergy Lead Services and Outreach

The Rev. Anson Phelps of St Mark's Shreveport will conduct the 11 18 a.m. service at St John's Episcopal Church on Sunday and celebrate holy communion. Rev. Mr. Stokes specializes in youth work as Valley prospers. The Lower Rio Grande galley’s 1926 tomato acreage is estimated at 12,000 acres with some uncertainty in the record.

Anson Phelps St. Mark's Shreveport St John's Episcopal Church Mr. Stokes Lower Rio Grande Gailey

Icebergs Warn Sea Dangers On Northern Waters

Floyd M. Soule, senior United States oceanographer, leads a six month cruise to record water temperatures to map iceberge danger. The voyage aims to tabulate differences between water and air temperatures to warn mariners.

Boston Floyd M. Soule United States Merch

Glass Boot 10 Treat Victim in Mine Rescue

April 25. Physicians saved hope for Charles Alfred Scadding using a mechanical device from Cincinnati General Hospital. Scadding, a victim from the Meuse River mine incident, sustained shattered arteries and limb damage. Surgeons in Toronto and Nova Scotia coordinated the effort with about 300 workers and a $22,469 project underway to complete a restorative apparatus.

Harifan Charles Alfred Scadding Cincinnti General Hospital Scadding Th. D. B. Robertson Meuse River Lois G. Herrmann Neimach Fond Preven Phyalet Toronto Michael Dwyer Nova Seolig Mine Oo Yesere Nitvary

New Censorship Rules Shake Irish Free State Cinema

The Irish Free State forms a new censorship board led largely by church officials to keep films clean and ensure theatres are not near churches and seating limits. The piece notes Hollywood gossip on Miriam Hopkins, Gertrude Stein, Kay Francis, Errol Flynn, Peter Lorre, Olivia de Havilland, and others, with anecdotes on studio practices, contracts, and production quirks amid a broader talk of censorship and industry humor.

Dish Free State Miriam Hopkins Gertrude Stein Europe Miriam Madame Stein Madame Sigin Stanley Morner Thair Alan Jones Peter Lorre Robson M.G. M Margaret Linsay Hollywood Weiling New York Olivia de Traviland

Bishop Capers to Visit West Texas Church Service

The Rt. Rev. William T. Capers bishop of West Texas will make his annual official visit to the church at 11 a.m. The rector Rev. Sam Capers will present a class for confirmation during the service.

William T. Capers West Texas Chiat Episcopal Shuren Sam Capers

KTSA Radio Schedule Highlights and Guests Tonight

A dense broadcast grid lists KTSA Frederick programming from 6 PM to midnight including orchestras, ensembles, dance records, and notable guests. Highlights feature President Roosevelt readings, various regional orchestras, and a mix of dance bands, folk recordings, and evening talk segments across multiple stations and time slots.

KTSA Frederick Wi Wee Press- Radio Mews AL Troth Gertrul Noesen O—Night Owls S—Dance Records Stoopongte Bindsoh Joxtan Symphony Orch Ene Adas Ake Leman Gille Nelson Orch Roosevelt Ben Heenle Oreh KABC Slumber How AMAC Tireards Dooley Jerdat ARBNA Ouzle Nesan Henry — Halstead Dra Bernie Cumming Geek Aretree Carnival EMAC Louia Armtelrone Variets Kreoriis

Short Wave Saturday Night Play by Nerlin and Gyes

Fragmentary listing notes a long play titled Gyes Night me Vantalon with a football association cup and stage details. Mentions numbers 75.5, 9.59, TL25 and references to voices and race with unclear attribution and dates.

Nerlin Foothall Assacialion

Jonah Story to Be Sermon Topic at Central Christian Church

The sermon titled The Divine Pucsutt based on Jonah will be delivered by Rev. John Bruée Dalton, pastor, Sunday at 10 50 a m ET. Cornelius, superintendent of the Mexigan Christian institute, will be the guest speaker at 1 00 p m speaking on Our Nearest Neighbor Mexico.

Jonah John Bruée Dalton Central Christan Church Cornelius Mexigan Christian Institute Wil P. i Mexico

Four Day Celebration At Beacon Hall Church

A four day anniversary marking the fortieth year of Utica Presbyterian Sunday school will be observed at Beacon Hall Presbyterian Church from Saturday to Wednesday. Special daily services precede a fellowship supper Wednesday night. Dr. Brooks J. Dickey, superintendent of route teachings for Western Texas, is among the speakers. The Sunday school began as a mission of the First Presbyterian Church, and the First Presbyterian Church will join Beacon Hall for the anniversary service Sunday evening.

Utica Presbyterian Beacon Hall Presbyterian Church Brooks J. Dickey Oute Taigsians Western Texas Wite Simday Firsh Prisby=terian Firsh Preebsterian Beacon Hut

Carrizo Springs Pastor Accepts Beacon Hill Pastorate

Garrizo Springs pastor O. MM. Thompsott will assume the Beacon Hill Baptist church pastorate, with his first service the first Sunday in May. Dr. B. H. Nobles conducts services this Sunday, as officials announce the move.

Carrizo Springs O. MM. ‘Thompsott Garrizo Springs Beacon Hill Baptist Church B. H. Nobles

Sermon Topic Set for Laymen Missionary Convention

Dr Hill, pastor of First Presbyterian, will speak on His Last Command in Sunday service as a prelude to the Laymen's Missionary Convention in May. church members will join with Buncon Hill church for the evening service.

Hill BP. B. Hill First Presterian Church Will Spask Buncon Hill

Brinkley Suit Nearing Jury in Wynn Death Case

A $40 damage suit against Dr. John R. Brinkley over the death of L. A. Wynn neared the jury as the court prepared its charge. Wynn's widow argues Wynn was moved from Brinkley’s hospital to Little Rock in a weakened state. Testimony showed Wynn was attended upon arrival but too frail for treatment, while Brinkley hospital physicians said Wynn was told of a suspected cancer and wished to seek care at Little Rock.

DEE RK John R. Brinkley L. A. Wynn Texas Wynn Wyn Brinkley Hospital Little Rock Ark Kansas Iday L. L. Marshall Little Rock Hospital Wynm Brink-ley Hospital

Red Turmoil Communist Uprising Shocks Arizona Workers

In August 1934 in Phoenix, former Communist candidate Clay Naff recounts mobilizing unemployed groups to stage a large demonstration at the state capital. Thousands gathered on the lawn rejected meetings with Governor Moeur, while police monitored the scene. Plans shifted to picketing relief offices as tensions rose, amid defections and fear of arrests. A devout church group participated, warning Communists deny religion, and the episode underscores early Southwest labor unrest and propaganda tactics.

Clay Naff Tur Dhd Phoenix Lhem Arizona Jin Southwest Washington Street State Capitol Capitol Weerie Garyarmor Moeur Macur City Callahiny Callahan Clay Jesus Tam

Printed frock fashions in tunic styles for spring wear

New York reports showcase printed frock trends led by twin print tunic coach dresses in crepe with chiffon tops and matching skirts. Belts, puff sleeves, and belted tunics replace jackets for a practical, all occasion business wardrobe.

New York Gibson Girl

Solons Seek to Repeal Congressional Immunity

A bill to repeal constitutional immunity for arrest of congressmen gains momentum. Rep Hancock proposes an amendment with timing, while Rep Zioncheck faces speeding and contempt charges. Overman stars in Poppy and is cast in Three Cheats for Love directed by Ray McCaffey.

Waconcnutun Hancock New York Zioncheck Weehington

Death of Mr Dooley creator Fitz Peter Dunne at 68

Famous humorist and creator of Mr Dooley, James P. Dunne, known as Marlin Dealer in Irish dialect, died at a New York hotel aged 68 after months of illness from cancer. He was born in Chicago and began with the Chicago Times at 19, later publishing works in book form. Admiral Dewey praised Dunne, who highlighted homely philosophy through Mr Dooley.

Mr. Dooley Filey Peter Dunne Chicago Supreme Court United States Mr. Dooly Admiral George Dewey Dewey Dooley George Admiral Dewey New York Ghiraga Times

Peiping Temple Custodian Implicated in Cypress Destruction

The Peiping temple custodian involved in the new wave of site beautification faced investigation reveals centuries old cypress trees felled during his tenure. He faced punishment as officials faced control fears. investigation shows destruction during administration.

Tai Chi-chuan Peiping Tariter

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