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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1936

Page

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Powell Loy Starred in Costume in 1936 Era

A verbose scrawl highlights Powell and Loy in costume epics, noting preparations for re adapting Prisoner of Zenda with Frederick Lonsdale and other Loy Powell projects. It references Walking on Air pre production, Ann Sothern Gene Raymond pairing, and a swirl of Hollywood names at Belasco and Venice venues, with July–September activity and studio chatter.

Harriet Parsons Universal Service Los Angeles Zenda Alice Terry Remon Navarre Sod Lewis Stone Irving Thalberg Frederick Lonsdale Anthony Hope Sam Bristin Ann Sothern Gene Raymond Hhem Joseph Santley Edward Kauf Helen Broderick Eri Nholes Eric Blarce Smillionaire 2 Mode Viola Brothers Shore Snapehils Hallywood Irene Hervnd Tillulen Bankhead Bester Ovasion Hollywood Talu Belasco Sorcha Young Eddie Sutherland Pally Ann Young Schubby Jetta Gondal Harold Grove June Lang Joe Riven Harmon Nel Canadien Rockies Leslie Howard Mike Levees Sam Goldwyn Tally

Roosevelt Denounces Wars Pledges Peace in Domestic Focus

President Roosevelt toured Southern New York counties decrying war profits and drought linked to prairie cultivation. He warned that choosing profits over peace could invite conflict while urging cooperation under the hemispheric policy to foster friendship and stability. He stressed neutrality and cautioned against bloated hopes from wartime markets.

Binghamton, N Roosevelt Chautauqua N.Y New York United States Ronnevelt Americas

Slate Quints for Second Picture

Lloyd Pantages notes roving talk on second production with same cast, cast changes including Rochelle Hudson replacing June Lang, and plans for August start. adds satirical commentary on film trends, music, and set anecdotes about MGM and Paramount personalities, camels, and tattoos in a lively Hollywood era tone.

Lloyd Pantages Ty King Eas Byrd, Inc Dazed Quin Jean Hersholt Dorothy Peterson Michael Whalen June Lang Rochelle Hudson Freddie Bacthotone Win Anthony Adverse Betty Warness Metro Theta Rosalind Russell Mary Jane Fashionatie Girls Deverly Camille Smith Miss Garba Der Basil Rathher Jan Sonaly Bone Anna Karenina

His Brother's Wife heads to Mafeale Theater Saturday

Bob and Barbara Midnight Show stars Stanwyck and Taylor appear together for the first time in His Brother's Wife a new triangle picture at the Mafeale theater Saturday night showing the mid-evening show. Leon Gordon and John Meehan adapt Grosge Auerbech's story with Chris Chr ybourne and Rita Wilson as leads along with Jean Hershall Joseph Callela and John Eldridge in the supporting cast.

Hebert Taylor Barbara Stanwyck Triangle Leon Gordon John Meehan Grosge Auerbech Tile Chris Chtybourne Brillant

War Scenes in Newsreels and Global Headlines

The Hearst Melroton News reel features chaotic scenes from Spain as women join in battle, while Berlin shows Olympic openings. Also pictured are a “no Man's land” in Colorado, a proposal of annexation, and Louise Pittman of Atlanta with a social issue. The New York Hin dentarg salatne appearance and Sopwith's Endeavour UT incident are noted amid Japanese war game depictions.

Spain Hearst Melrotone G Hill Globe Trotter Congo Berlin No Man's Land Colorado U. S. News Wwe Louise Madeline l Pittman Adlants New York City Cowes Regatte England

New Outdoor Sport Proposed Bullfrog Hunting in Klamath Falls

Spedemen from the Siig section 1 plant giant bullfrogs along Lost River and Lower Klamath marshes aiming to establish bullfrog hunting as a new outdoor sport. Frogs were shipped from Sacramento with specimens up to 18 inches long. A bumper harvest is anticipated next year as female frogs lay about five thousand eggs annually.

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Portuguese Fire on Spanish Troops Near Campo Mzior

Portuguese reports describe an incident at the border near Campo Major as Spanish guards opened fire across the frontier. The clash marks the third frontier incident in 24 hours, escalating tensions between Portugal and Spain amid broader regional volatility.

Tisbon Portugal Oftieizic Campo Mzior Canitz Badaing Adiatee Arrose

Golfer Declares War on Course Rabbits at Greeley

In Greeley on August 16 golfer Wizard Rariiz unveils a new rabbit hunting method on the Wind Borgol course. He claims dogs are unnecessary and teed off amid a controversial effort to curb rabbits on the greens.

Greeley Rariiz

Bette and Habby Nelson Secretly Sail to Europe

Belle Davis and Habby Harmen Nelson, alleged vacationers in Canada, boarded the Duchess of Balford in Montreal on August 1 and sailed for Europe. The departure was kept from the press and close friends learned of the trip only after it began, fueling tension with Warner Brothers over Belte’s supposed foreign assignments.

Belte Warari Brothers I Informer

Madrid town retaken as European powers warned

Madrid troops seized the town from insurgents in a civil war episode. Britain issued a Foreign Office communique warning that meddling in the Spanish conflict would have serious repercussions and pledged to block civil aircraft supply to belligerents on either side.

London Europe Foreign Office Anthony Eden Praice Croydon

Hands Off Policy in Spain Imperiled by Paris Pact

Reports from Berlin say Germany reluctant to back the Madrid plan for neutrality in the Spanish civil war amid changing conditions and a murky stance on seizures and indemnities. Madrid’s government appears to tilt under extremist influence as Rome defers further moves until after Assumption Day.

PARIB Berlin Spanish Republic Reich Barcelona Germany Madrid Charles Ciambrun

Fascists Report Capture of Badajoz After Fierce Fighting

Reports from Lisbon say Irbsta forces captured the city of Badajoz after heavy combat and government troop executions. The Reuters dispatch notes rebels also occupy the wider Badajoz province, signaling a swift advance amid the war.

Hlvab Portugal Irbsta Bada- Joe Yiiuary Reuters (Brushews Lisbon Badajce

Miss Jarratt Keeps Sweetheart Title

Dallas officials announce Miss Jarratt will retain the Sweetheart title for the Texas Centennial pageant despite moving to Hollywood and signing a long term movie contract. The decision confirms she remains the official Sweetheart of the Texas Centennial.

Jarratt Dallas Sweettheart Janice Jarratt Lan Antonno Miss Jarratt Hollyweed

Walston’s men close in on Chalrmar Island frontier

Disquiet grows as 16 days pass since Walston and companions vanished from the land. Gordon and Briant suspect a path to eastward land exists and prepare defenses. A shooter’s bullet hits a mustang near Family Lake, implying Walston’s party penetrates nearer. The group strengthens lookout posts and arms the old hall as storms rage and Phann the dog senses danger.

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Fragmented notes span a San Antonio scene and old local ties

scattered items mention San Antonio figures and events from diverse times including Fort Sam Houston, graveyard of downtown shops, and recalls of past expos. Notable names appear like JACK DRENNAN, W MCALLISTER, GRACESPENROTH, KEN MOYER, HELEN POTTER, HAZEL PLATT, BILL COWEN, JACK BRENNAN. The piece hints at cultural nostalgia and a parade of hometown connections. The chaotic string suggests a column of locals, trips, shows, and revisited memories.

Chaig Adams Bob Wirtz Dallas Port Worth Helen Potter Hazel Platt Colorado Jack Drennan Theodore Roosevelt Ant Jack Brennan

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