George Raft balks at lead in South of Suez at Warner
George Raft resists taking the lead in South of Suez with Warner Brothers, risking a clash over assignments. Hat Wallis warns he may block Raft from pairing with Norma Shearer in The World We Make at MGM if he fails to report. Dennis Morgan poised to take opposite Ginger Rogers if Raft departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovella Parsons
Mellen
I. N.S
Bollywood
George Raft
War-ner Brothers
Suez
Hat ‘Wallis
George
Norma Shearer
R-K-O
Dennis Morgan
Gineer Rogers
Hitly Foyle
Dennis
E Iusgine Morgan
Stanley Moraer
M-G
Ginger Rogers
South of Suez
MGM
Giny
Rogers
Aalaris
Hollywood Gossip Roundup Sees Stars Negotiating Big Deals
A lively Hollywood page notes Vivien Leigh and Alan Mowbray in upcoming projects while Shirley Temple’s potential collaborations with Joe Pasternak and Fred Astaire stir industry chatter. It also mentions Mey the People retooled before opening, Doodles Weaver’s casting, Veronic a Lake star potential, and a parade of social snaps from Clark Gable to Bowery party guests with mentions of local properties and future schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumbread
Shirley Temple
Joe Pasternak
Joe
Oysatti
Shirley
Fred Astaire
Electric power hits peak output in week ended August 17
New York August 21 The Edison Electric Institute said electric power production rose to just under 6 122 000 kilowatt hours in the week ended August 17, the year’s peak output. Power circles link the rise to stronger industrial demand amid seasonal expectations and broader economic trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edison Electric
Flagstad Shines In All Wagner Program In San Antonio
Kirsten Flagstad delivered a superb all Wagner program directed by Edwie McArthur, praised for sustaining dramatic intensity and tonal beauty. An ensemble of about seven musicians accompanied her, with notable Wagner preludes and selections highlighting her regina Wagnerah soprano status in a city-wide rare format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Griffin
Kirsten Flagstad
San Antonio
An Antonio
Hisa
Dick Theatre Halk
Meh
Edwie McArthur
Metropolitan Opera Company
Flagstad
Local Happenings and Notes From Bexar Facts
A collage of人物 and events from Bexar Facts includes Kenneth L. Martin returning from Boston to visit Till Tather, Ellie Fritz canceling a Houston plane trip, and Dr Joseph Doyle testing fishery gear in Port Aransas. The piece highlights acoustics at Sunken Garden and mentions Friends of Music sponsors, plus various locals like Kathman Jones, Mrs Frank Hibbs, Tom Gish, Margie Jamison, and Barbara Ann family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Kenneth L. Martin
Boston
Till Tather
L. 2
Matin
Swsaren
N. BM
Joseph ¥. Doyle
Port Aransas
Ellie Fritz
Houston
Kirsten Flagstad
Reece Fraser
Sef
Sunken Garden
Flagstad
Friends of Music, Town Stall Lectures and Festival Association
James EB. Boyoe
Under the Stars
Frank Hibbs
Tyler
Tom Gish
Galveston
Robert Seng
Moor
Harry Pennington
Housion Street
John P. Bounds
Plaza
the Adolphus
Dallas
Margie Jamison
Eastern Airlines
Worth Deving
Legion Asoails Miss Peaking. Laredo 1940 State Meet
The Texas American Legion closed its 1940 state convention in Laredo with calls for President Roosevelt to resign Secretary Perkins. Ed Hiedel of San Angelo elected state commander. Fort Worth to host 1941 convention. H. M. Markley named chaplain. officers including Osworth, Spiegel, Grammini, Danforth, and Lou Roberts reelected or named. A resolution urged officials to resist printing Communist names on the general election base and legal action could follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Unsa
Roosevelt
Perkins
Dexa American Legionnaires
Ed Hiedel
San Angelo
Fort Worth
H. M. Markley
Wink
Andrew Osworth
San Antonio
Judge Advocate
W. F P. Spiegel
Port Arthur
Joe Grammini
W. J. Danforth
Lou Roberts
Borger
Secretary of State
Mark Judge Advocate
Dog Bites Girl in Hood Street Incident
An 18 month old girl, Diana Williams, daughter of Mrs Lupe Williams, was knocked down and bitten on the lip by a dog in the 400 block of Hood Street. The child was treated at Robert HB Green hospital for a facial laceration.
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Hollyood
Lucille Fairbanks
Gwen Cramp
Douglas Fairbanks
Warners
Isabel Jewell
Clayton Moore
Lupe Velez
Hollywood
Mary Francis
Las Vegas
Alvin York
Jesse Lasky
Cole Porter
Panamma Hattle
Chariie Feldmans
Noel Coward
Howard Sturgis
France
Grace Moore
Richard Barhelmesses
Elsd Maxwell
Fannie Brice
Claudette Coltert
BJ Haines
Barbara Hutton
Cary Grant
Dorothy Prasso
Vie Donohue
Maurice Daves
Charles Boyer
Charles
Anatole Litvak
Annabella
Tyrone Power
Silidio
Lis Whitney
Thomas Fortune
Ryan IV
Martha Scott
Carlton
Alsop
Murphy
Patrica “Moriton
Brenvesod
John Howard
Parae Mount
Kay Griffith
Mary Beth Hughes
Robert Stack
Hood Street
Diana Williams
Lupe Williams
Hi B
Robert HB. Green Hospital
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George Raft Balls
Seein
Warner
Melo
Henri Bernstein
Vivien Teigh
Charles Borer
Garson Kanin
John Carradine
Eau
Brigham Young
Martha Rate
Allan Jones
Rosemant Lane
Ureme Hervey
Taco Btu Poe Een LL Sey
Egeet
Feg Murray
Arizona
Jean Arthur
L. D
Dudley Murphy
Vivien
Alan Mowbray
Hollywaod
Alan
Dudley
Young Doodles Weaver
Hannibal
Forbier Selanick
Bill Orr
Blis-Hayden
Constance Krene
Wicoe
Nog Naess
Joel
Uly Gresser
Autonioy
KTSA
Broadway
Custis
Fred
Walt Disney
Hshay
Andy Kirk
Olmos Club
Cartan
Beach Bends
Mpringtte
Rit Dest
Bell
Bexar
Howell Jones
Virden Rittgers
Barbara Ann
John J. Bradys
EL B. Ramsdeul
Insurance
Mas
Albert Shirkey
Legion
Teer Eels
San
Antonio
WOAI
Corwin Riddell
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