25 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1939
Page
1
Hollywood dispatch notes Mickey Rooney receiving a miniature Oscar. References to Jeanette MacDonald and Shirley Temple, expanded coverage of industry figures, contract talks, and assorted Hollywood social notes. Mentions Brigin, Sam Goldwyn, and Joes Joins in a roundup of studio chatter and personal items from Hollywood and San Antonio.
The Beachcomber is described as an English project with suspense and humor. It centers on a tropical-travel plot about a son missing to the tropics, a tavernkeeper’s daughter, and a missionary, with Charlie the beachcomber as the central figure. The piece praises its imagination and potential Hollywood appeal.
The item notes Eddig Hul mens entertaining Colleen Matre Fag and Jane Ailonan at a large diner party. Colleen may attend the San Francisco fair with Jane, possibly showing a doll’s pase. Dan Topping returned in June to help Ar Une Wudge celebrate at the Racquet club in Palm Springs. Walter Brooks and Mary Parker also present.
Police in Lavan Wyoming report thefts from a residence and garage Friday night including $270 in tools, jewelry valued at $75 from Mrs. T Gobmert at 1345 Fulton, 12 chickens from Albert Gartia, two hats from a car owned by HB Erfurdt, a watch, and $4 from Lenn Baker. Items from various addresses on Durango, Fulton, Ruiz, Bailey, Montena streets and Port Sam Houston suspected.
Stewart and Lombard headline a modern made for screen midnight feature. The Preluxe presentation shows Saturday night at the Majestic Theater with supporting names including Watson, Ricklie Quillan, Alina Kru and Berkod Ruth Westen.
Ethel Barrymore and company arrive in San Antonio for two matinees at 2 30 and 8 39 today presenting White Oaks at the Texas theater. The Jalna book play features Barrymore in a double bill format.
Funeral services conducted from Giik-Mearns parlors at 10 15 a m Saturday for Mrs Gidlie Owl ins 42 of 115 Blaine street who died Friday after a riding accident in a bird dog trial at Goliad two weeks earlier Survivors include husband John F Collins sister in law Mrs L R Whitten and five brothers Will Charlet Walter Thomas and Robert Collins Also treasury report shows February figures with receipts expenditures and net balance and gross debt rising from the prior day
The forecast calls for generally fair Saturday and Sunday with rain chances. Highs near 63 to 65 degrees and mild to moderate northerly winds shifting to variable. Cold front activity in the north with freezing conditions in the far south, plus warmer in the north and east portions Sunday.
A six night series on Bible prophecy will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church starting Sunday February 26 at 7 46 p m Pastor W L Barclay will present topics linked to world conditions with lantern slides Each evening features a different title including Beyond the Gates of Paradise The Crash of Empires Time Signals from Heaven The New York World's Fair in Bible Prophecy Satan Takes a Holiday and Others
Reverend C G B Banden will sponsor a illustrated lecture at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church Sunday at 1:30 pm. Paul R Walten Sperger, wire correspondent, will narrate a newsreel by Japanese cameraman Wolfensperger recounting his war experiences in Shanghai and the Cham bonds region during air raids and clashes with Japanese troops.
The Lutheran Pastors conference of Bri Antonio plans a six week Lent service series titled There’s a Knock at Your Door. Each Sunday a different pastor from a San Antonio Lutheran church will preach at a sister church during the period.
A hit and run collision occurred early Saturday in the 1200 block of South Alamo Street. Ar Rutu Rehne Leadlight and two others were left at the scene as a horse drawn wagon was damaged. Rafiel Madina and Givens Street driver provided police with the license plate number of the alleged involved vehicle.
The Grace Lutheran Church will host a special Lent service Sunday at 7 30 PM in the church auditorium. The evening features heliplous hymns, chant pieces, and an organ solo by Hazel Whitey Petrallis. The choir will be directed by Mrs E I Arendt with Lucile Kinus Whitestee and Francis Carnest as assistants, and Rev John G Sebrier will deliver a sermon on The Call.
War brief reports tense Japanese preparations around Wiangsi province and the Mount Lushny area as observers expect a push toward Nanching. Infirm and foreign relief workers remain, with 12 Americans among 53 injured or ill, as 48 other foreigners are escorted away amid ongoing danger.
Fragmented notice lists Hougiasa Montgomery into a scene at Restand's Cynio de Hercemne on Johnny Presents WesA- oT. Johny Kirby's band aids Ballay scheduled. Swing harpist Reation guests at Saturday Swing club amsston KTSA 39.
In Austin on February 25 Senator J Franklin Spears of San Antonio introduced a bill to fund juvenile officers expenses statewide. The proposal would let the county commissioners court set allowances, with probation officers limited to about 200 dollars per month and assistants capped around 160 dollars, replacing the current lack of compensation.
Austin Feb 25 lawmakers adjourned amid a large deregulation and meeting of officials. The House passed a bill to categorize John Tarleton and nearby Texoe Auben Lyra Ariston as junior colleges. Additional details on other proposed junior college developments were discussed during the session.
Fragmented OCR yields various items: an international auto show notice, exhibits in Schenectady, boating and football mentions, and a home improvement ad. The readable portions reference events, times, venues, and sponsors, with numbers and dates scattered.
San Antonians report multiple violent incidents. Jedmint Shree and Felipe Goma were injured in the 600 block of Booth Frip. witnesses held for questioning. Dan Home, Night Host hotel, treated for a head injury after a brick attack in East Coreunsteey Street. McGallum, 98, was struck in a cafe on East Commerce Street. two women detained for questioning.
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