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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1931

Page

8

Dirigible leads Majestic bill with many titles

Review notes action packed program at the Majestic including Dirigible and a double bill with Laurel and Hardy. Critics discuss Janet Gaynor Warner Baxter pairing and the Aztec Thursday show, plus previews of Bird Triangles of Toru and other entertainment acts.

Janet Gasnor Warner Baxter Wileropt Brononnie Gaynor-Farrell Laurel and Hardy Laurel Diardy Sof Paramount Comedy Envid News

A Woman of Experience at the Majestic opens this week

Lew Cary reports the Majestic screens A Woman of Experience with Melon Tyrelyette Cody H B Warner George Fawcett Yasn Pitts Franklin Panglorn Nace ON and others in a modern comedy drama. The program includes Pathe news and a Laughing Moments short.

Lew Cary Risc Majestic Melon Tyrelyette Cody H. B. Warner George Fawcett Yasn’ Pitts Franklin Panglorn Nace

Policeman Kills Wife and Infant Then Shoots Self

Troy, Aug 12. Tobn J. Crotan, a police officer, shot his wife and an eight month old infant, then wounded himself in the chest. Relatives said he had jealousy over his wife. Police said he will be charged with murder in the first degree.

Troy N.Y Tobn J. Crotan Lille Molice Sad Luohan She Lethr

County Clerk to half-time staff due to funds shortfall

Nine employes at the county clerk's office will be placed on half-time work starting August 15 because of budget cuts. The office is funded by fees from filing and recording legal instruments and marriage licenses. The move affects recording of real estate deeds notes and transfers, the most lucrative duties, with full-time work likely to resume when finances improve.

Jack Burke Couny Burke Bucky Ewer

Theater Man Wins Delay in Eviction Trial

Los Angeles reports the trial of Alexander Pantagés for an alleged criminal attack on a young girl was postponed from August 24 to November 2 in Superior Court. Universal Service notes the delay was granted to allow further preparation.

Universal Service Los Angeles Alexander Pantagés

Royal Auto Party Escapes In Plunge Near Frontier

On August 12 Princess Olga, niece of King Alexander of Tugoslavia, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, and Patrick Ramsar British minister to Athens, narrowly escaped death when their automobile slid off a Warren pass near the Austro Yugoslavia frontier. The car rolled 0 feet down a slope before stopping against a trench. all aboard were unhurt except for a severe sinking.

Royal Auto Party Olga Alexander Tugoslavia Elizabeth Jaro Patrick Ramsar Athens Warren Pass Austro: Juzeslay

Woman Boasts 27 Children in Mexico

Guaray0ly Ecuador Aug 12 Senora Macabea Perez, 47, claims to be mother of 27 children. A municipal contest will award prize for the largest family. She is noted for comeliness and is described as in splendid health. Her 48 year old husband says he looks forward to the outcome.

Louisville Hosts Next St. Francis Convention

Louisville Kentucky will host the next convention of the Order of St. Francis in 16AG. The closing session of the 1921 quinque saint convention concluded last night with the decision and official announcement.

San Pracisco Louisville Kentucky Order of St. Francis

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