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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1939

Page

2

Widow Proma Palmer Seeks Steady Job After Heiress Fortune

Proma Louise Palmer widow of multi millionaire D Omny Palmer, seeking employment in New York after deaths. rejects Broadway riches, prefers ordinary work while her fortunes and potential investments are on hold amid legal disputes with her father-in-law over estate control.

New York Ista Potter D'Omny Palmer Onre Selon Proma Louise Palmer Palmer Berabloensy Satncota Fla Honore Palmer Tor

World Poultry Congress Sees Attendance Near Million

Cleveland August 1 The World's Poultry Congress reported 742000 attendees in first ten days. Officials predicted final turnout would near 90000? A free gate for school children was expected to boost total, with yesterday's attendance at 76909. Today featured Boy Scout demonstrations.

Cleveland Congress

Farmers Take Nazi Barbed Wire Sport Along Polish Frontier

WARSAW Aug. 7 The stealing of barbed wire from German emilitacy obstructions has become a sport among Polish peasants along the German frontier. Mischievously the newspaper indicates the peasants rig the border and ship away lengths of wire to fence their gardens. There is an element of motion to see who can get the most wire, and in some cases the peasants bring back pieces of military equipment to prove their daring.

Warsaw Jiuszeowany Kurier Krakow

Bexar Facets and Local Figures on Summer Visit Tour

Frank Louis Bottler, violinist with the Detroit Symphony, returns to his hometown with wife and son Ramon for summer. The Phil Harris band performs in Olmos Saturday and Louis Legnard hosts friends. Milton Finks marks a wedding anniversary as Karl Emment, 11, impresses with bowling. Lions convention chatter, Gilbert and Sullivan nostalgia at Savoy, and plans for a civic opera in New York are noted. Also mentioned are Jox Ward, Brady, Mike Gavrisheff, and Fr. Alfred Scherp with colleagues from St. Marys U. talking about recent events in Monterey and Texas State Employment Service chief Elliot. Travelers are warned about out-of-state felt crossing the California line.

Frank Louis Bottler Detroit Symphony Oarchestra Ramon Phil Harris Olmos Louis Legnard Milton Finks Karl Ement Jim Turner Elmo Hammonds Brady Savoy Opera House Lension William Maynard Georgia Harry Griffith Civic Opera Hello of New York Horner Jack Pacific East Jox Ward Mike Gavrisheff Alfred Scherp Joseph Schmutz Yrane Becker FD Colligngn Gerald Schnepp Bt. Marys U Weir Elliot Texas State Ela. Elliott NLRB Maude Willcox

Arrival of 8000 troops for Camp Ballis maneuvers

At Camp Ballis the Bravisional Second division begins war time preparations. Lieut. Col. Turner M Chambliss and Lieut. Col. Hugh C Gilchrist opened headquarters as 50 officers and men joined to put the camp on a war footing. Army observers and 40 regulars with 1M reserve will join August 14 through September 3 for motorized war maneuvers.

Camp Ballis Turner M. Chambliss Hugh C. Gilchrist Fort Sam Houston Camp Buitis Campbell Wac Bonifacé Campbell Washington, D. C Campbell Aried Ban ‘ Antona Suntay United Stales Army Eighth Corps

Exports Drop Sharply in First Half of Year

Secretary Hopkins reported a 1 percent drop in American exports in the first six months of the year from a year earlier, driven mainly by reduced European purchases of U S farm products. Imports rose 34 percent due to stronger U S crude materials and self-manufactures. Exports totaled 1 415 427 000, imports 1 004 554 000, versus last year's 1 500 788 000 and 960 055 000 respectively.

Washington Hopkins United States

O Daniel Hillbilly Band Back on Air in Austin

Austin dispatch reports Governor W Lee O Daniel returned to a friendly radio tone with his hillbilly band on Sunday. The broadcast shifted from prior weeks of political discussion and featured the musician group again.

O’daniel Austin Sterling Pasitng W. Lee O'Daniel

Romantic Couple Looks Good to Producers

Hollywood gossip notes Hedy Lamarr 43 remains the focal point as MGM plans Guns and Fiddles starring Lamarr and Robert Taylor with Milize Korjus in a featured role. Shirley Temple, Sybil Jason rivalry fades as Sybil lands Angela in The Bluebird with Spring Byington and Gale Sondergaard. Gene Markey recuperates from pneumonia while director Walter Lang prepares September 5 production.

Squella D. Parsons Hollywood Hedy Lamarre Hedy Robert ‘Taylor M.G.M Jack Con- Way Bob Milize Korjus Guimor Shirley Temple Sybil Jason Bhirley Gale Sondergaard Tylette Ifard Eddie Collins i Tyle Gene Markey Walter Lang Almaelf

Film Family Sails Through Intermission at Troy Night

Benny Goodman hosts a jitterbug evening featuring Mack Gordon Alice Faye and Tony Martin as sparkling young guests Chico, Bonita Grenville, Dodo Sinclair, and Bar Yor Folin join. Eddie Cantor and Jack Benny react with nerves while young McHugh’s band grows. Hedy Lamarr receives ovation at Chinese Theater with Gene Markey. Linda Darnell and Tyne Daly’s circle attend Lady of the Tropics preview.

al the Troy Mack Gordon Alice Faye Tony Martin Benny Goodman Bonita Grenville Dodo Sinclai Vudy Garlayd Folin Ales ‘Templeton Goodman Ton Edidie Cantor Jack Benny Eddie Jammy McHugh McHughy Hedy Lamarr Gene Markey Linda Darnell T-C-F Marcy Grossman Tyne Mine

Walter Winehell On Broadway Drama Gossip Roundup

A fragmented column lists Broadway figures and showbiz chatter. Mentions Walter Winehell, Camyrlent, 3090, Dally' Mirea, political and film references, and looming industry shifts. Includes rumors about marriages, revivals, and various performers with partial snippets and unnamed sources.

Walter Winehell Aris Hetlstered Camyrlent Dally’ Mirea

Bowes Unit Has A Few Good Acts Bowes Unit Has A Few Good Acts

Sam Woolford reviews Bowes major Bowes unit at the Majestic stage noting weak vaudeville acts and praising Ann Sothern in Maizie. He calls vaudeville outdated, but credits AM for entertainment value and highlights supporting cast. He recommends the film for light amusement.

Bowes Unit Charilo McCarthy Ann Sothern Maizie the Majestic Robert Young Towboy Jan Hunter Omer Wille Pungt Tan Isnt Entertainment

Aztec party stars grace Hollywood guests at dinner

A lively gathering gathered at a party with Mrs Jack Warner Lill Damita Dolores Del Rio and other stars including Dob Ritchie William Haines Howard Hughes Whitney de Rham Corinne Griffith Marshall and more. Guests arrived from a dinner honoring Mrs Barley Ann Sheridan and Cesar Domed to perform.

Jack Warner Lill Damita Dolores del Rio Dob Ritchie William Haines Howard Hughes Whitney de Rham BM Haines Corinne Griffith Marshall Jin Farley Joseph Schenck William Goethes Barley Ann Sheridan Cesar

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