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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1939

Page

3

Stars and schedules loom in Hollywood revue plots

Hollywood rumors place Mary Martin and William Holden starring in a proposed Paramount revue titled Hollywood Portals at the Earl Carroll restaurant converted to a sound stage. Mary Martin would star after finishing Victor Herbert, with Holden as her counterpart. Casting buzz also touches John Wayne and Joan Blondell as their projects swirl through Hal Roach and Republic.

Louella Parsons Victore Keiter Hollywood Miekely Earl Carroll Carrell Mike Paramount Carroll Mary Martin William Holden Mary Keep New York Victor Herbert Holden

FAFSH TROOPS READY NEW INTO WAR AT FREDERICKSBURG

Fresh forces shift into position as Provisional Second division attacks the Blur army along the Fredericksburg road. Ninth infantry relieved by Twenty third under cover of darkness, while Twenty fourth moves to sever the Blue east Tank. Major General Walter Krueger orders a southeast assault as Blue troops retreat southwest amid reports of a new air threat from Leworth.

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Hollywood Prize Dancer in Young Debutante’s Glider Try

A story recalls a glider attempt by a young debutante with Cesar Romero, a famed Hollywood dancer, amid rival suitors. Bobby, in his early twenties, is shown as a key competitor for the young woman’s favor while Mrs Wayne Moris and her fragile 19 year old expectant wife endure anxious weekend hours. Today the expectant mother is reported better as the period of awaiting the stork looms, with Snapshots of Hollywood featuring Charles Burch and Dorothy Lamour.

Cesar Romero Hollywood Td” Romero Kol Bobby

Bond Set At S1060 For Antonio Gomez

Antonio Gomez age 30 was arrested after a prior escape from federal officers and placed on a $1000 bond. United States Commissioner B A cement set the bond on charges of operating 2 stall.

Antonio Gomez Tir United States B.A. Cement

Walter Winchell On Broadway Trade Mark Registered

A bursty, era styled column recounts Hollywood party excess and celebrity antics. Walter Winchell on Broadway entries describe guests tipping staff, lavish charges, and a comic mishmash involving Ann Sheridan and others, with quips about film world figures and show business trends.

Walter Winchell Wally Mirror, Inc

Military drill runs toward New York in mass maneuver

The Black Army, theoretically successful in landing on the New England coast, moves through Adirondack foothills toward New York City. The Blues consist of the First Division and mechanized units, totaling about 18,000 regulars. The planned clash near Plattsburg will cap the Army maneuvers in which roughly 50,000 troops across eight states participate.

Plattsburg W. Y New England Adirondack New York City Teaders

Mischa Auer Adopts Girl After Hollywood Parties

Mischa Auer and his wife have adopted a girl. The article notes Mischa and wife hosting events and socializing with celebrities, plus other society items including guests arriving in Pasadena, and various couples preparing for European trips.

Death of Nude Girl Puzzle Covington Ky

The mysterious death of 22 year old Anna May Bishop is reported with details of a nude burned body found on her bed. Coroner James B. Riffe notes possible binding marks and a large back burn, with speculation she may have fallen on an electric plate. Verdict withheld pending further investigation as detectives seek more clues.

Covington Anna May Bishop Polles James B. Riffe

Movie Time Table Majestic-Tesee oT

Screen listings show cinema times and titles with broken details for Majestic and Empire houses. Entries include films titled Good Guide Go to Farm and The Girl and the Cam etc with start times and lengths, but many fragments remain unreadable.

Majestic Bela Dee Azieo Dawn K Tle Texas Empire

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