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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1941

Page

5

John Carroll In MGM Break Seen In Lady Be Good

Hollywood column notes John Carroll's rise after MGM interest in him as a radio crooner lead in Lady Be Good. Mentions Tony Martin replacement, Arthur Freed optimism, and potential Gershwin numbers with a cast led by Robert Young Eleanor Powell Ann Sothern. Includes broader gossip on Shaw, Lubitsch, Gertie Lawrence, Kathryn Grayso, Deanna Durbin, and other stars with brief industry chatter.

Louella Parsons Hollywood John Carroll Ted Tony Martin Tony Julian- la Faye John Lous Bi Mayer M.gm Monogram Pictures L. B Arthur Freed Tung Paris Kern Oscar Robert Young Lionel Bartimore Eleanor Powell Ann Sothern

Student Cast as English Youth in Cambridge School Play

Francs Willach an 18 year old British refuge was cast to play a young Englishman after director Henry Delaney announced the role needed. Willach reportedly had developed a delightful British accent during two months in the United States and impressed with a convincing performance.

Gertie Lawrence Ernst Lubitsch Merle Oberon Melvyn Douglas Merle Ernst Bob Vesger United Artiste Carbo Cambridge Miss Upi-Rindde ‘Teolsidents Francs Willach Henry Delaney

Attorney Nami to Speak on Washington and National Defense

Berman G. Nami, San Antonio attorney, will speak at 11 a.m. Saturday over station WOAI on George Washington and the American Legion on National Defense. The program invites listeners to hear a legal perspective on national security and veterans affairs.

Berman G. Nami San Antonio

Newspaper Man Herbert Weston Killed on Seguin Road

Herbert Weston former Salt Lake City newspaperman, 43, died when struck by a truck on Seguin highway east of San Antonio. Deputy sheriffs reported the driver, Abel Vasquez, did not see him until too late. Weston had been hitchhiking to Hayston in search of a job and had recently worked in New York City. A inquest is being conducted by W. Saye.

Hollywood Dorothy Lamour Greg Bantzer Wayne Morris Edgar Bergen Aleuts Nome Ineso Lorena Danny Danker Siai New York Olympe Bradna Innsket Douglas Wilholt Pete Westmore Whitney Toto Great Dane Walter Brooks Clro’s Qlite Virginia Darryl Zanuck Sun Valley Virginia Anys Norma Shears George Sanders Lawson Tillie Lesch London Lord Carnaran Herbert Weston Salt Lake City Seguli San Antonio Vasquez Weston Manuela M. ‘Vasquez Apperson John Sobaroski Gable Lodges G. ©. Jones Robert B. Green Seattle Memphis San Francisco New York City Iusldte of the Peace W. Saye

Encores Prove Nelson Eddy Hit At Municipal Auditorium

Nelson Eddy drew a large audience with encores and recalls for bows in a varied two hour recital at the Municipal Auditorium. Paxson and Lippe offered notable pieces while Eddy showed both masterful tone and uneven vocalism though occasional songs displayed his famous artistry. The program included Debussy, Grieg, Moussorgsky, Smetana, and a forecasted St Louis Symphony appearance on April 2.

David Lennox Burlingame Arenksky Tschaikowsky Dargémyzhski Grieg Moussorgsky Wencel Smetana Debussy Lenormand Hahn Fourdraivn Eddy Paxson Edouard Lippe Len Boamer Jesus St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Ray Fields Named Freeport Secretary

Ray Fields a former St Mary's university student is appointed municipal secretary of Freeport based on information received by the school field.

Ray Fields Freeport St Mary's University

Two Sent to Navy Recruit Station for Enlistment

Francis H. Fox of 1903 West Wood Avenue and Janes M Walston of 1612 West Lynwood Avenue were sent to Houston by the San Antonio naval recruiting office for final enlistment in the Navy.

Francis H. Fox West Woodawn

Pass-key burglar sought after two house prowlings

A burglar using a pass key struck twice in a north city residential area. Victims reported jewelry, cash, and personal items taken from homes on Duffield and Baltimore streets, plus purse thefts and car prowls. Police seek suspect linked to multiple break ins.

Passekey C. G. Quirogl Duffield Street Taylor Castle Baltimore Street Estelle Austin Mast Cray Iplace T. B. Black Nogalitos Street South Flores Street Ruth Wallace North Monumental Street George Hilton West Euclid Jessie Rovertson Quincy Street Finsh- Ught RK. G. Blanton Goodrich Street Bruno Vickers South Cibolo Street Vickers Alex Gomez la Villita

Alpha Kappa Alpha 4a to Present Music Program

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority will sponsor a musical program Friday at the Negro Auditorium, Nori Hackberry and Certter streets. Music of Mexico, Cuba and the Negro will be presented.

Alpha Kappa Alpha 4A Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Negro Auditorium Nori Hackberry and Certter Streets Music of Mexico

Death verdict rules Sammis death self inflicted

The death of 52 year old F C Sammis of 307 Pershing avenue, a Fort Sam Houston civil service employee, was ruled a death by his own action at a coroner s inquest led by Justice O L Wiley. He was found Thursday morning in his bedroom with a .22 rifle nearby and died at Medical and Surgical Hospital. Funeral services at Angelus Chapel Saturday with interment in National Cemetery. survivors include widow Mrs Lillian Sammis and several children, parents, sisters and brothers.

F.C. Sammis Pershing Avenue Fort Sem ‘Houston Justice of the Pease O. L. Wiley Sammils Medical Surerial Civil Service Fort Sam Houston Saninis Eighth Corps Angelus A. G. Henkes National Cemetery Lillian Masderff Sammis Wil- Tint Lawrence Frank Conklin Sammis Jr William Simits Lucille Shear

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