05 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1939
Page
1
A flood of Hollywood gossip and industry moves fills the page. Theodore Dreiser reacts to a film version of Sister Carrie while stars like Emilery, Zanuck, and Rudy Vallee are noted for new projects. Industry shifts, location chatter, and social security reforms color the entertainment and political sections with names like Mae West, Greta Garbo, and President Roosevelt.
A film review describes a Arctic backdrop with blizzards and coast guard action at the Aztec. It praises the snow scenes and humor while noting Parcel Dee cannot act well and Walter Connolly and Ralph Bellamy give solid support. The color cartoon features the Northeast Dismautlea Police chase.
Ginger Rogers stars in Bachelor Mother a light comedy about a mistaken baby raise plot. David Niven co stars as a seller and the cast includes Charles Coburn Frank Albertson E Olive Ernest Truex Leonard Pennats Donald Tick with a midnight show at Majes theater Saturday night.
Nan Brooks Macy Brill, who denied pain in the neck, was awarded no monetary damages after a Superior Court judge refused. Graveia Bullock, petitioner, sought damages amid news reports of a deputy operator and a New York incident mentioned in passing.
Fragmented listings show a Saturday radio lineup with multiple orchestras, bands, and programs. Notable names include Glen Miller, Ralph Hewes Orchestra, Tucker's Orchestra, and Charlie Barnet. The schedule lists various time slots from 5 PM to midnight with concerts, quiz shows, sports notes, and special segments across stations such as WOAI and CN Eastasia Time.
Orin Tucker and his orchestra join the program with Ronald Bea fan as screen vocalist and Mabel Teit as comedienne. Professor Quizon is back on CB radio tonight at 6:59, followed by The Merry Macs and the Rit Parade on Columbia.
excerpts from a crowded radio schedule list many stations times and call signs across locations including New York Cincinnati and Ireland. scattered notes mention programs with unclear titles and multiple times, with references to various frequencies and personnel.
The destroyers Borle and Broome departed from Hourton today for a two week training cruise in the Gulf of Mexico. They carried 140 sailors and 12 officers aboard amid orders and preparations.
Ludm Lombard remains in hospital after an appendix operation at Good Samaritan. Reported by Bulutul and others, she endured a minor complication but is alert and resting. Clark Gable spent the night nearby as Lombard’s condition was updated, with doctors stating a two week recovery before returning home.
In Bobton AUK authorities ordered expectant mothers to undergo five physical examinations for nyphills. The measure was announced today by Governor Leverolt Baltengtall. The ruling appears to be part of a broader public health effort and follows prior approvals and defenses in related cases.
A Saturday brawl between two longtime friends, A W Wamble and Orville W Moree, led to aggravated assault charges after a car stalled on Pride Night near Benite Street. They were treated for cuts and slashed wounds at a local hospital and placed in jail by police. Special officer Dan Exford and Mr Garza reported to the scene at 103 Aransas Avenue and 289 City Street.
Soldiers from Company PB One Hundred Forty-flies Texas Infantry under Capt. HH Cu Bhin and Lieutenants 7 A Dabs and George L. Caldwell, with the One Hundred Forty-first Medical unit led by Maj. A A Ross, depart for Camp Holen An Patacios for about two weeks of training.
George F Noblin of Shreveport was killed when a Kansas City Southern Transportation freight train struck his truck at a grade crossing in Malisfield. George Hunter, also of Shreveport, was injured in the collision.
Parity cloudy with scattered thundershowers Saturday night and Sunday. Light to moderate southerly winds. High Saturday around 32 degrees, low Saturday night about 20 degrees, high near 99 degrees, low Friday night around 60 degrees. West portion and Upper coast see scattered thundershowers Saturday night and Sunday. Northwest portion warmer Saturday night and Sunday. Central valleys Saturday night and Sunday.
A heavy spring storm battered the West Side, flooding streets and downing poles. Fire and police responded to numerous calls as creeks rose and trees toppled, while residents reported power outages and a damaged parking meter dispute near the Menger hotel.
Highland Park Church announces a morning sermon by Dr. Gres Sermo on The Most Tragic Work and an evening message by Miss Margaret Goyer, accompanied by Miss Anna Marie Goyer. Pastor Greer leads worship as part of Bexley presbyter alongside special services at Mou. am. on Sunday.
Mexican mining men warned that a Supreme Court ruling on subsidiarity could impact hundreds of properties if the government applies it. The decision denied an appeal by Lay Oriechita MIR against revocation of a concession once granted in 1907 for a gonecssion 4 mine.
The Rev. M. W Doggett Jr of Westminster Presbyterian church attends a conference in North Carolina. The event includes discussions on church work and Bible study as part of the Presbyterian assembly. The Rev. Mr. MacKnott plans to return to continue duties, pending further work in the ministry.
Maryland's senior Democratic senator Millard E. Tydings is away on undisclosed travel in the northern states with observers speculating on its impact. Campaign stickers and for president materials circulated by a Democratic group backing his bid against a purge last year. Chairman Alvin F. Taskode said the group sought a resolution for 1090 events and full approval.
Readable text shows Batchelor, a Methodist superintendent, to preach at Travis Park in August replacing absent ministers. Sunday morning sermon titled The Mission of Jesus and a secondary topic Its God Me? The weekly service will be led by Ronaldo in charge of the midweek session with a theme Tomorrow's Re- Upton.
Ike Crawford, eighth district commander and Argonne veteran, announced support for reelecting the Enid post leader at a state convention in September in Shawnee. The committee to aid 4 aims to rally backing across Oklahoma City and Enid for the national committee position and fortify the Enid post’s leadership.
Treasury figures compare receipts and expenditures for the current year and prior period. Receipts total 34,000,040.40 with expenditures 41,430,107.41. Net balance shows 2,?86,014,270.00 and 2,155,744,208.45 with working balance 27,?10,? and 1,502,690,716.27. Monthly receipts 2,083,575.01 and 2,612,664.03. year July 1 totals 398,000,?76 and 9429,923,020.29 with expenditures 910,690,024.48 and 300,051,? MBSA. Debt rose to 40,885,200,458.13 and 37,276,027,032.68, up 3,260,270.78 from previous.
Mayor Maury Maverick outlines a major civic exhibit plan for the city auditorium to showcase municipal government, industry, education, and health. He cites New York World's Fair examples and invites all city committees to Thursday meetings to discuss detailed displays and budgeted exhibits without tax increases.
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