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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1936

Page

3

Charm Diary of Mary Astor Revealed in Court

Excerpts from Mary Astor diary reveal a romantic entanglement with George Kaufman. The Los Angeles court papers follow custody disputes with former husband and note months of travel, dinners, and theater visits in New York City and Hollywood. The diary traces a tumultuous year of yearning, self doubt, and passion, with references to friends and work, underscoring the complexity of Astor’s personal life amid ongoing legal action.

Mary Astor Mary Nere Grand Central N.Y Essex House George Jove George Tig Franklyn t.Tom Gloriow Warner's New York George K Moss Hart Pain California Florence Freddie March Marian Spitzer

Marilyn Astor testimony in Thorpe custody case

The trial transcript shows Marilyn Astor denying intimate questions about men in her Beverly Hills bedroom and disputing claims she aided Dr Thorpe to obtain divorce and custody. She testified about a Havana trip with a Christmas party and insisted she had her own hotel room. Witnesses will corroborate her claims about Thorpe’s conduct with nanny Nellie Richardson and others.

Beverly Hilly Anderson Kever Yau Alfreda Carpegna Mrs. Astor Dr. Thorpe Kaufman Havana Bennett Cerf Astor New York Whirl Silverberg Eiverberg Miss Asur Lea Oy Woolley Thorpe Ds Marilyn Nellie Richardson Thorpe

Plymouth ad touts safety and economy against rivals

The copy argues ordinary gas use with calibrated ignition and water jackets plus directional circulation, noting Plymouth owners achieve 18 to 24 miles per gallon. It claims Plymouth offers safety with a Safety-Steel Body and double-action hydraulic brakes, contrasting with other “All Three” cars. It urges buyers to compare before buying a new car and to visit a DeSoto Chrysler or Dodge dealer.

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