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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1949

Page

8

Loop Route Planned Celebration for San Antonio to Saltillo Highway

Eagle Pass chamber urges joint American Mexican ceremony to mark the complete Piedras Negras to Saltillo highway. Furlong shows a proposed Loop banner. fourtss contact W L Jones for a possible motocade sponsored by the San Antonio Chamber. The tour would cover San Antonio to Eagle Pass to Saltillo and Monterrey before returning.

San Antonio Mexico Chambers Eagle Pass Saltillo Monterrey Laredo

Betsy to Decide Date Says Cary in Hollywood

Hollywood gossip item notes Cary Grant ill with jaundice awaiting recovery before returning home. Betsy Drake may wed soon as Betsy decides, with Betsy’s contract and film bids affecting her plans. Various stars and overheard romances pop up in snapshots from the studio beat.

Betsy Cary Louvella Parsons Hollywood Cary Grant London Betsy Drake Europe David Selenick Warner Brothers

Rural Legate Honored in Guatemala City

GUATEMALA CITY, Feb. 22. PE. H. Kyle, former dean of agriculture at Texas A. & M. College, who served as American ambassador to Guatemala from May 1933 until recently, is to receive Guatemala's highest honor, the Order of Quetzal, for his work introducing new agricultural techniques to aid farmers. Since retiring he has lived in Bryan, Texas.

Guatemala City H. Kyle Texas A. & M. College Guatemala Kyle Quetal Bryan Pnas

Mrs Dorsey Burn Still Serious After Toluca Lake Fire

Mrs Dittimy Dorsey remained in serious condition in Burbank California after a spectacular February 21 fire destroyed most of their 125000 dollar Toluca Lake showplace a 15 room mansion. Flames shot 50 feet into the sky and were visible for miles as the home burned.

Burbank Calif Dittimy Dorsey Toluca Lake

Exotic Dancer Diane Ross to Headline Rocking M Show

Diane Ross nicknamed the rame of New Orleans a red haired exotic dancer and her revue are featured at the Rocking M Dude ranch. She began at the Puppy house now the Show bar in New Orleans after modeling. Ross has appeared with Abbott and Costello Red Skelton and Bob Alda and acted in Chicago television. She earns a place in the exotic hall of fame with Gypsy Rose Lee and Ann Corio. She and manager Pat Murphy plan a San Antonio run for a week.

Diane Ross New Orleans Rocking M Dude Ranch Miss Ross Puppy House Show Bar Chicago Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York Abbott and Costello Red” Skelton Bob Alda Exotic Hall of Fame Gypsy Rose Lee Ann Corio Margie Hart Pat Murphy San Antonio

Actor Composer Lucas Dies in Hollywood at 61

James J. Lucas, 61, composer behind I Love My Wife But Oh You Kid and Smile and the World Smiles With You, and former vaudeville star, died yesterday in Hollywood. The obituary notes his contribution to early song hits and his career in entertainment spanning vaudeville and music.

Hollywood James J. Lucas

Ogden quits as honorary consul for El Salvador

Justice of the Peace John Ogden resigned Tuesday from his post as honorary consul for El Salvador. He said his elected official duties prevent him from continuing and cited multiple duties as the reason. Ogden held the post for two years.

Justice of the Peace John Ogden el Salvador Ogden

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