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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1941

Page

6

Bob Hope Could Win Oscar If Given Chance

Hollywood gossip notes indicate Bob Hope, aged 86, is favored to win an Oscar if the right vehicle is offered. Buddy de Sylva promises to secure suitable projects, with plans to cast Him in a George Ade comedy. The column recounts random snapshots from Hollywood including Ruth Chatterton and many stars at a Bartholomew party.

Bob Hope Louella Farbons Motion Bicikre Editoy Hollywood Sagamount Cainé Emy Buddy de Sylva Bob Yemske George Ade J “Beck Meighan Ruth Chatterton Richard Barthidlemesses Barry ‘Thompson Tie Ghisterton Mary Picxford Buddy Rogers Racimon Buddy Sylvia Fairbanks Wharies Feldmans Richard Gully Mary Astor Manuel de Campo Dorothy Parker Alan Camp‘bell Auriale Les Jot van Pruten Altthier

Social notes mix of stars and society links across venues

Readable fragments show Ruth and Hetty Compstu celebrities applauded at theater while Jane Russell and Bob Waterfield appear with her new romance. Myrna Loy heads to Montana after filming, gossip links Prigetta Lane with David Lewis and Nora Shearer with Bob Stack’s grandmother. Miscellany mentions Gene Raymond training East to West, Prideau and Berg events, Mrs. William Leeds hosting, Paulette Goddard at a Palm Springs outing, and Lynn Farnolin discussing Chenester for Reap the Wild Wind with Cecil B. Lentile.

Ruth Hetty Compstu Joe E. Browns Wendy Hiller John Hubbards Lois Morgan Jane Russell Bob Waterfield U. C Myrna Loy Montana Suph Prigetta Lane David Lewis Nora Shearer Bob Stack Stim Gene Raymond Prideau Phil Berg Busley Collier William Leeds Jann Benhelt Wall Street Calambia Paulette Goddard Frank Kerwin Palm Springs Lynn Farnolin Cecil B. Lentile Chenester Thalia Ad

Marx Brothers Go West at Texas Theater in New Film

The Marx Brothers new film Go West debuts Friday at the Texas theater. Groucho Harpo and Chico confront gamblers while aiding a pretty girl and a man named Diana Lewis and John Carroll among others in a lively comedy with music and screen shots.

Texas Marx Brothers Groucho Diana Lewis John Carroll Edward “Huck Ae Walter T Woolf King Robert Budal June MacCloy

City Aggepts Resignation Accepted as Chief of Police

The city accepted the resignation of Police Chief Hay Ashworth who stepped down Sunday. Acting chief W W Vaughan was introduced by Mayor Matty Mi at the council meeting as Lipscomb noted the change. The move places Ashworth’s successor in Houston amid a period of transition for the police department.

Local Society Notes and Army Headlines From The Bexar Area

A jumble of names and events fills the page with society notes, promotions, and family milestones. Carol Knolk shows pottery pieces while Robert Pierce Shannon celebrates a sergeant promotion in the Inspector General’s office. Common figures include Capt William Henry Kendal en route to Fort Leavenworth and new sorority initiates at Texan A and Alamo City Tassigs. A mock AL-RAID prop at Kelly Field sparks confusion before officials clarify the stunt.

Carol Knolk Mahatma Ghandi Victor Braunig Beek Waca YWCA Monta Hunter Robert Pierce Shannon Francie Marion Logsdon East Texas Commitee College William Henry Kendal Port Stevens Ora General Glafs School Fort Leavenworth Sarah Ellen Hadley Ray Sable Eloise Taylor Texan A Harold Crawyords Howard Shelton JH Tars Pryors Jack Stutsman St. Valentine's Day Walver Ellison Harold Gee OL. Kuykendall Chicago Wrgon Kelly Tele Meta Oo

Hudson's Bay Film at Aztec Friday Sparked Empire Drama

The Aztec theater shows Hudson's Bay themed film featuring Pierre Radisson and the Hudson's Bay Company era. Cast includes Gene Tierney and John Sutton with Vincent Price and Nigel Bruce in a historical intrigue about fur trade and intercontinental rivalry.

Aztec America Pierre Radisson Hudson’s Bay Paul Mum Cat K Ratutza Radissoh Rts Cctorla Hudson Bay Company Romande Gene Tlemey John Sutton Laird Greger Virginia Figtd Vincent Price Nigel Bruce Morton, Wowry Florence Bates Gene Tierney Laird Cregar Virginia Field Irving Piehel Auaclite Kenneth Meegawan Lamar Trott

Classified Ads Sweep for Home Office and Yard Finds

A broad assortment of items for home office and yard work is showcased in the classifieds section. Buyers can browse furniture, tools, decor, and outdoor gear across multiple listings with savings and deals.

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