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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1936

Page

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Charters Tale for Screen and Hollywood Plans

A wild, overlapping update from 1936 Hollywood notes about Cyparith and Saint film plans. Universal and Pandra Berman surface as producers for Anthony Adverse and Road to Glory radio adaptations. Charles Bickford's directing, Lew Ayres replaced by Frank, and a flood of casting moves, from Gail Patrick to Alison Skipworth, mark a busy year in development and production chatter.

Warriet Parsons Univeral Service Angeles Atta’ Belna Anthony Adverse Klits Maury Scotland Bonutis the Saint New York Freddie Pandra Berman Leslie Chartetig Frvin Shaw Dies Waren Willem Free Lancing Warner Brothers Pan Berman Bragty, Inc Gail Patrick Figs Twent-Cent Garth Baxter Simon Alison Skipworth Benny Baker Will Maye Para Count Frank Exztein

Fragmentary radio set remarks and names discourse

Julius comments after study of Ne Waller on the Sing Baby Sing set at Twentieth Century Fox. The crooning 45 sound is noted as imitating. Also mentions Vallee, Grogy and others in the exchange.

Sullus Tannen Ne Waller

Olympic Shots in Newsreel Spotlight at Aztec Theater

Securibreating achievements of Unrig Sams thretes and the Deriin stesiingere denicled to rer Ly the current ree lease of Hearst Metrotone News at the Aztec. The globe-rette Begin C FM provides commentary as Porrest Towrs and Archie Williams star in hurdles miler and pole vault. Earle Meadows, Wein mith Telay lead a relay. Jack Lavene tops Glenn Cusninghem Lane in another feature. Roosevelt speaks at Chautaugus while Coughlin’s followers hold a first convocation. The National Union for Social Justice faces attention. Grandpop's day is humor in a Parcist skit as the nation marks a birthday.

Hearst Metrotone News Globe-rette Begin C. FM Porrest Spec Archie Williams Earle Meadows National Union For Social Justic Mationel League New York Harry Rich Dcbag

Wife Says Mate's 2 Dogs Shared Bed

Los Angeles August 22 1971 Mrs Saily Ethel fair sues George Ball claiming two dogs shared the bed with her husband She testified in Superior Court that Ball failed to provide groceries during a dinner request Despite denying the allegations Ball argued the dogs slept in another room and the case progressed with unclear evidence

Los Angeles Ut T Baic Mewile

Sentence Man in Attack Attempt in Alamosa

In Alamosa Cale Aug 92,445 Lee Fernshnden, 25, pleaded guilty to attempting to assault Kalle Mac AMéh, 24, deaf. District Judge John J Palme sentenced him to 10 to 14 years after hearing Fermansdez that the attacker was intoxicated. Officers said Mrs Allen fought off the assailant.

Alamosa Cale Lee Fernshnden Runly Indaya Kalle Mac Améh Thule al Jen

Jinx Film to Get New Start

Film industry gossip notes a potential new start for Jinx Film with plans for future projects. It mentions Marlene Dietrich, Margaret Sullavan's arm injury on a prior set, Howard Hawks leaving Come and Get It, and speculation about cast and crew moving between Paramount and other studios.

Jinx Pictures Golden Elf Sam Howard Hawks Ho P Hawks Hat Yilliam Wyltz

Services Set for Produce Merchant Richard A. Grant

Funeral services were held for Richard A. Grant a 60 year old San Antonio produce merchant who died in Crasgo New Mexico on August 18. The Rev don W Darby was to officiate at the Porter Lating chapel. He resided in San Antonio for 40 years and is survived by his sister Bits Coronati Grail and two daughters Mrs Lyiisa of Osttega and Mrs Dwyer Jr of San Antonio. Pallbearers were George Taft Milton Taft Grayford Beaklay Claude Rivierso Hatty Rubin and Wilson Dats.

Produce Merchant Richard A. Grant San Antonio Crasgo Ameust Don W. Darby JC. Lyman Cameo Antonio Pear Alter Bits Lyiisa Osttega Mid Dwyer Jr San Antonin

Revival Meeting Series Planned at Beavot Hill Baptist Church

Revival series slated at Beavot Hill Baptist Church opens at 11 05 AM with Sunday services daily for two weeks. Rev M Thompson to preach Sunday and Carl Reed, head of a Baptist church, to lead worship. Topic titled The Future: Sign of Youth and Baptism With Holy Spirit.

Beavot Hill Baptist Church M. Thompson Bunday Carl Heed Uc Holy Srurit

Grapeland Cotton Platform Destroyed by Fire

Grapeland reports a fire blamed on a tramp burned the cotton platform, ruining about one third of 44 bales and injuring two men. A large quantity of tomato packing material was also burned.

Grapeland Pacific

Cole Opens at Gunter Roof With Richard Cole Show

Richard Cole brings NBC and WGN fame to La San Antonio Richart Cole performing at the Palaver House in Chicago starting Saturday night. The band, long featured in cafes and private events, showcases string and wind instruments with Cole’s distinctive vocal style pleasing audiences across years and venues.

Ginter Hatel la San Antonio Richart Cole NBC WGN Chicago Fee Eson Richard Cole

Church Lawn Hosts Weekend and Evening Services

Tea services of species Interest held on the church lawn at Ute Big Pars Presbyterian Church with sermons titled Gods Revelation in Nature and The Light of the World The Sunday and Wednesday 8 PM services were announced by pastor Dr Greer The Wholestay evening service will be led by B I Poage and Mrs George C Moore The subject is Cats Message From the Starry Heavens A telephone line will be used at the mild weather venue for an exhibition at the church plots

Ute Big Pars Presbyterian Cireer George C. Moore Ube

Surgeon Prank Suggs to speak on Alaskan trip

Dr. Prank Suggs, a surgeon, has returned from Alaska and will discuss his experiences at a gathering of young people at Travis Park Methodist Church. The event invites the public to attend.

Prank Suggs Wald Alaska Sheprek Tpmo Travis Park Methodist Church

Tragic Gunshot Death Ties Texas Student to Austin

Aug 22 Beaumont and Phoenix reports confirm James A Walker of Braumont Texas shot himself in a downtown Phoenix hotel room after a telephone exchange with Ed Baylow of Austin. Walker 23, a University of Texas law student, died before hospital arrival. His father Judge Daniel Walker of Beaumont is named in the civil appeals court.

Phoents Vpi James AL Walker Braumont Texas Phio Walker Elde Weala Austin Taig A. Walker Fhoevix Bayiow Barlow University of “Lexas Law Soncal Fhoeis Ms. Barlow

Piccadilly Jim at Preview Majestic Theater Midnight Show

Comic strip comes to life as Madge Evans and Billie Burke star in Piccadilly Jim at the Majestic. Frank Morgan as the artist leads a balanced cast including Robert Benchley and Ralph Portes with direction by Robert Z Leonard. The feature dawns at midnight Saturday, promising a light, witty screen adaptation based on the novel’s style.

Robert Benchley Rarph Portes E. £. Olive Alizen “Pringle Ang Cor Yales Robert Z Leonard P.G. Wade

Church Honors Slimp Hartman at Baptist Temple

The article notes a revival meeting at the Baptist temple with Rev. RB, Te. Erusn of College Station and Rev. Kober, Ekeut, planned for Sunday evening. Slimp and Hartman are praised for long service. Slimp has led the temple Sumiaz school for nearly 14 years and Hartman has directed the temple BT. UF for seven years during August 43 birthdays.

Chet Pots Tay Shestér A Sumiaz Boner WY Hartman BT. UF Baptist Baptist ‘Yemmle Uh Which the Rev. Rb, Te. Erusn College Station Kober Wil

Decatur Church Encampment Set for Eighth Year

The Cumberland Preang lorian encampment will be held in Decatur at the campus beginning Monday and continuing through the week. An expected turnout of about 500 is anticipated with Pastor Tanmes of the Cumberland church leading the event and a group from San Antonio participating.

Texas Jor Wheeler Pirk Ivar

fragmented 1960s era San Antonio page notes miscellany

The readable scraps mention Marshall Texas as a past capital of Michigan, the Playhouse near reopening, travel mentions from KONO to Fort Worth and Dallas, and various local figures. References include Carl Puhrmann at a birthday, Dr. Alovsius sodality marriage, Oscar Kramer vacationing, and Mildred Vorpahl’s Centennial return advice. The text also notes a single bar with a complete soda fountain and an earthquake felt in San Antonio.

Marshall Texas M. Cole Jimmy Brown Bill Laurie Kono Fort Wort Dallas Virginians Obrero Hanks Carl Puhrmann Jonweon Nissea Profestiana Heschall Tyitt Oakland Sng San Francis Evelyn Atchison Tommy Dorsey Benny Goodman Mildred Vorpahl Jack Bruce Camfhon San Antonio Nas

Pretty luncheon at Purple Thistle tea room honors Miss Walver

Miss Pattis Moore hosted a Pretty luncheon at the Purple Thistle tea room honoring recently retired Mrs Margareth Walver of Dallas. The event featured vibrant zivniss table decor and included notable guests from Washington DC and local social circles.

Clara C. Panucast Pattis Moore Purple ‘Thistle Tea Room Margareth Walver Dallas Tillye Braun Washington, D. C Frank Wilson Fravier West King's Highway

Mystery children at orphanage spark parental mystery in Montreal

In Montreal on August 2, Justice Curran dismissed the maternity claim of Mrs. Alfred Rousseau over three year old Louis and scores of other children at the Onte de Liesse orphanage. Rousseau and her husband asserted parental rights but contended their reputation was marred by a jail record and sought custody, alleging they were the children’s parents amid disputed paternity.

Montreal Quebec Louis Onte de Liesse

Co Ed Slaying Nears Jury in Hotel Room Murder

Asheville N C Aug 22 The jury in the Martin Monroe murder case nears verdict in the slaying of Helen Clevenger at the Eatery Park hotel. Prosecution rests with a confession alleged to be coerced. defense questions circumstantial evidence and alibis as witnesses rebut each side.

Asheville XN. C Martin Monro Helen Clevenger New Hotel Toom Ta. Om Monde New York Adi Moore Miss Clevenger Rody Neety Elevttor the Wales

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