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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1936

Page

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Bette Davis Picture Is Purchased by Warner Brothers

Hollywood chatter reports Edmund Goulding will sell all originals to Warner Brothers, aiding their acquisition of Bette Davis. The piece notes Goulding’s past work and other industry updates, including Ada Beals and Alice Brady casting moves, plus assortedTollywood gossip and holiday plans among stars.

Wousn Goulding Warner Brothers Grand Kotel Nonna Sheare Jesse Latky Jesse

Edward Sails After Abdication Leave Queen Stunned

The article details Edward II’s decision to abdicate the throne for life, his departure from England with Mrs. Simpson, and heartfelt remarks from Queen Mary. Edward rejects calls to return, pledges service in private life if needed, and sails from Portmouth aboard the Enchantress, signaling a solemn royal departure.

Miself England Edward Fort Delvedere Portamouth Mary

McHugh Stars in Race Comedy at Majestic Theatre

Thee Men on a Horse an early Broadway hit is back in a film adaptation starring Frank McBurh and Joan Blondell. A Long Island writer of verses on a meager wage fantasizes race winners on buses and rail while a family quarrel unfolds after his notes fall to his wife and brother-in-law.

Broadway Majentic Theater Frank McBurh Joan Blondell Erwin Trowbridge Milgueroast Long Island New York City Wfe Erwin

Fan Mail Hike Shocks Irene Dunne to Fame

Irene Dunne gains fan mail surge after Theodora Goes Wild with Columbia. Coverage notes her mood about fame, her connections at Paramount, and industry chatter on stage and screen as she tours and comments on career, with mentions of Clark Gable and the Marx Brothers project A Day at the Races.

Lloyd Copyzleht Hing Trené Dunn Columbia Theodora Pantages Festuren Syeditary Luc Marygierite Clark Paramount New Orleans Wedell-Williams Airlines Harry J. Williams Capk Eddie Riexenbarker Eastern Airlines Si Ilasil Zaharoff Clarke Gable M-G.-M Ming

Honeymoon planned aboard US yacht report

The Daily News cited a Brooklyn Camden shipping source claiming King Edward VII I and Mrs Wahis Warfisld Stimpson would honeymoon on the American yacht if they wed. The 299 foot Caroline, diesel powered, owned by Eldridge R Johnson of Camden, was named as the vessel.

New York The Daily News Brooklyn Camden N. J Edward

Social calendar highlights from a Christmas season in the city

Miss Gerlruge Thorn visits the city before returning to Fledras Negras Mexico to marry Felix Grape Jr. on Saturday. The Huddle sorority hosts a regular meeting at Miss Annie Finkin’s home with plans for a monthly social. Various societies and clubs stage dances teas and pageants at homes, the municipal auditorium, and temples, with debutantes, guest speakers, and Christmas events including a Rainbow Girls pageant and a Christmas tree party for the year-end celebrations.

Claragc Gerlruge Thorn Fledras Negras Gonduila Mexica Felix Annie Finkin East Tailel

Kingship, Abdication, and the Crown's Sacrifice

A dramatic chronicling of Edward VIII's abdication as a selfless, amply romanticized sacrifice. The piece portrays him as a king torn between throne and love, declaring his devotion aloud via radio and surrendering imperial power to honor a personal vow. The reverent tone elevates his act as timeless heroism and tragedy.

Christmas P T A Event and Club Gatherings

The Weather the P T A will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the cafeteria Judge Revert Lee Babbitt will speak There will be Christmas carols sung by the school glee club under Mrs Mary Warner The Avenue club met at the Tick Tock room and honored Mrs Selty Childress a grand officer Of the club Mamie Brower presented Childress with a gift Luncheon followed by officers election Chairman Mamie Brower Vice Chairman Helen Dooley Secretary Treasurer Ann Mae Williams The Fenwick Guncheon club meets Wednesday at 12 20 o clock at the 5th Anthony Hat el Mrs Lula Frost Woodhull and Mrs Robert Middlebrook will be hostesses Rev William Marmion will speak on Christmas and the Legends of Christmas Clovis Byers will sing a Christmas carol

Lee Babbitt Mary Warner The Avenue Club Tick Tock Selty Childress Mamie Brower Childress Chaimman Helen Dooley Reastuer Ann Mae Willams Fenwick Guncheon Club Anthony Hatel Lula Frost Woodhull Robert Middlebrook William Marmion Twill Ners Clovis Byers

Weather notes and costume recital in San Antonio

Frosty conditions sweep Texas with 20 degree readings in Austin El Paso Port Arthur and Galveston while East Texas faces frost and warmer weather is forecast. Brownsville records 46 degrees. The San Antonio Musical Club presents Cecil Kern and Modelle Shaw in a costume recital at the Autograph ballroom Saturday after 3:30 PM.

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New Monarch Tames Enn of Empire

The article covers the proclamation of King George VI, with ceremonies in London attended by dukes and privy councillors, and greetings from dominion representatives. Elizabeth and Margaret rose publicly for the first time since their father’s accession, amid large crowds and police clearances on Pall Mall. The Lords swore allegiance, the throne displayed in red plush, and crowds filled central streets while officials and a resigning solicitor are noted.

Herbert Kaufman Edward Windsor Great Britain Geas India George VI Buckingham Palace Free Styte George Canada Australia New Zealad Union of South Africa Tacity Southern Rhodesia London Bt. James Charing Cross Temple Bar Royal Exchange Elizabeth Margaret Rose Piccadilly Comstitien Hill Mishob SE Dames Fristycourt Pall House of Compaans House of Lords Heers Lemon Edward St. James Street

Bexar Facts Silent Vignettes From Local Scene

A collage of brief social notes and brief career updates from Bexar Facts items. Harry L Waddington exits and reenters service, Carl Fuhrmann linked to work, Isabel Somerville in In Love With Love, Capt Daniel Borth touring the country, Arthur Pfet recovering from tonsil surgery, bars seeking ways around liquor laws, Dan Large dressing up, Betty Blount planning a Hollywood tie in, Guy Robertson stars in The Great Walls, Dorothy drinks coffee daily, trailer on Broadway, John Johnson’s bag vanished in Houston, Marge Hudson lookalike Pineapple ad, Lugile Davis crime book claim, Munson Compton horseplay, Hutchcraft landscape hobby, Jim Laughhead AP photographer, Henry Wilas convalescent, Jay Wiggins returning from expedition, Philip Burnett budding amateur photographer, Jose and Dora Lee de La Pema referenced, Mrs Marion Harty misplaced purse rejoined by finder.

Harry L. Waddington Duard Lee Decker JR Carl Fuhrmann Ibabel Somerville Alamo San Diego Cali Arthur Pfet Dan Large Betty Blount Guy Robertson Indle King Kally U.S. AT Plaza Dorothy Chutis Broadway Johnson Houston Marge Hudson Saturday Evening Post Lugile Davis Crime File Munson | Compton Hutchcraft Jay Wiggins Philip Hurnett Jose Dora Lee Majestic Marion Harty

The Light Broadcast Schedule for Lost and Found Ads

Notices state every morning at 11 30 with no Sunday exception all lost and found ads are broadcast over ETSA at no extra charge. Use this service to reach The Light's large readership and recover items quickly. Order copies of several ads via designated advertisers.

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