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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1939

Page

14

AU Texas Show at Houston Museum Promises Winter Event

The Southwestern conference of museums in Austin completed plans for a nine-event winter display at the Houston museum. James Chiltram described it as a small, careful show with every artist in the state having a chance to participate. The project aims to rotate all Texas exhibitions through Texas’ three major museums annually, though next season’s hosting is undecided.

Houston Museum Southwestern Conference of Museums Austin James Chiltram Accepterica Chillman Texas

Alec Templeton imitator vinyl release reviewed

A new Templeton record touts his impersonations and the Mendelssohn Moon musical idea. The package features his yodeling of Somewhere a Voice Is Calling and a piano piece, with commentary on Ravels Bolero and Ravel's Mother Goose suite.

Alec Templeton Templeton Tadia Joe Peb Aj Volce Carmen Lombardo Victor Matrices Ravel Mr. Ravel M. Howard Barlow Columbia Broadcasting Symphony Ravel Per- Mui Lalderanniette Lalderonnette Magaline

Autry Faces Kiss Decision to Save Box Office

Gene Autry weighs bowing to studio pressure and kissing Marjorie Weaver in Shooting High. Fans threaten boycotts if he accepts the kiss while studio executives push a safe, family friendly image amid mounting fan and press scrutiny.

Gene Autry Twentieth Century-Pax Marjorie Weaver Jane Withers Elas Autry Twentieth Conbury-Pox Marjorie Winen

Tracy's Ban In Son John's Film Sparks Family Feud

Public interest centers on Spencer Tracy and his daughter Susan amid her screen debut refusal. Susan insists she will not take the part despite her brother Jobe writing the screenplay. The piece notes Tracy's dissatisfaction with the portrayal and possible impact on the film.

Tracy Son John Spencer Tracy Susan Susie Une Studio Jobe Tracy Tanch Spencer Danlim Detin Ihn

The Fireside Life of a Suburban Family

The tale centers on Helen and Warren in a warm suburban afternoon. The conversation and small domestic irritations reveal radio ads, shopping, and family dynamics as they navigate chores, gossip, and a contest letter from YouthGild. The scene captures the period’s social rhythms and the humor of daily life.

Helen Mariopo Werren Warren Bobbie Lawrence Budapest London Carrie

Fragmented overheard dialogue hints at powder ad satire

A garbled dialogue scene shows characters debating slogans and the use of a beauty powder. The exchange includes playful jabs about branding, boasting, and a mock letter torn in frustration, reflecting a lighthearted, social setting. The fragment preserves names and a casual tone.

Married couple courts first prize amid ad talk

A fragmented dialogue reveals a plan involving a South American trip and radio advertising schemes. Mabel Herbert Tapper of 4930 Whe Dell Aynfleate Tre is cited as a recipient amid suspicions of inflated claims and marketing satire.

Warren Mabel Hrbert Tapper Dell Aynfleate

Coiffure Model and Morning Talk Mishmash

An odd collage describes a scene with a model at 4130 Northrap glancing at a commentator and a lively breakfast talk. Guests and relatives mingle as critiques about appeal to women mix with clumsy humor and family chatter, ending with Helen stroking a Scottie.

Northrap Hin Skster

The Wyhts and the Phantom Cow on the Radio

A fragmented early broadcast scene shows characters debating loud, quirky ad reads and dramatized testimonials. The radio page debate features Caine, Bobby, Laurielled, James, and Belén as they react to the noisy program and seek truth in the subconscious messaging.

Lawrence Bobby Alralgat Gilo” Caine Rowslig

Film Technician Owns Gold Mine Discovery

Universal City report shows sound technician Jess Moulin near a gold mine stake in the Bernading mountains while working on a Mojave project. He tours daily, aided by a crew, and presents actress Carol Hughes with a charm bracelet as plans unfold for potential mining venture and future access to the site.

Universal Carol ‘Hughes Dale Arden Wamal Higges Miss Hughes Mort ‘Beebe

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