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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1940

Page

5

Crooner to Make Love in His Next

Washington dispatch recalls Frank Murphy interview after appointment to the Supreme Court awaiting Senate approval. Bing Crosby news touches on Ghost Music and Mary’s New York run, with Warner Bros shifting Prime Minister casting and Olivier’s plans amid studio shifts. Fire extinguisher gifts to Alan Hale highlight Hollywood holiday memories.

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Hollywood Gossip and Washington Snapshots Do Selections

A scattered Hollywood and Washington roundup notes Errol Flynn’s ongoing ties with Warner Bros and upcoming projects. It mentions George Jessel, Arnie Junge, Joan Bennett, Walter Wanger, Corinne Griffith, and other stars amid travel plans between Florida, Miami, and D C. News also references Anita Louise heading to Washington for the president's birthday and Eugene Meyer’s California roots.

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Rites Slated for Rev M K Fred

The Rev Mason Freda pastor of the Mixon Methodist church died at Ciere hospital Thursday after a brief illness. Services were to be held Friday morning with the body to be taken to Beeville for interment. He had lived in Texas for 18 years and is survived by his widow and three children: Mrs S Z Muddle of Abilene, Harris Caten of Beeville, and M E Fred of Kerrville.

Guero Mason Mixon Meth Gilst Cuera Methodist Ciere Hospital Nixer Beeville Anathee Missouri Mn Peri Texas Muddlelion Abllens Mix Haris Caten Beevie M. E. Fred Kerreville Miss Fairfax Tive Ponte Guy High Mal Sol

Pearsall to host firemen group gathering

Pearsall fire department will host the Whiter Guten Firemen's association on Sunday. More than 150 out of town firemen are expected, with invited towns including Avalio, Del Rio, Carriz Springs, Crystal City, Eutarma, Asherton and Pearsall. Firemen from Rock Springs, Cutulla, Devine, Hondo, Jourdan, Gastroville and In Coste are also invited.

Pearsall Amocla Monate Avalio del Rio Carrize ‘Springs Crystal City Eutarma Asherton Rock Springs Cutulla Devine Hondo Jourdanson Gastroville Coste

Professor Kyser Steals the Ball in New Aztec Comedy

Film review by Sam Woolford praises Professor Kyser in an Aztec Theatre comedy. Harold Stoydish delivers a lively performance with memorable screen tests. The piece notes energetic up and down gags and compares Kyser's charm to classic silent-era stars.

Sam Woolford Professor Kyser Nis the Aztec Harold Stoydish Kay Adolphe Menjou May Robeon Edward Everett Horton Hobart Cuvanaugh Lucille Hall

Flimvers Poised To Hop In All American Maneuvers

Miami hosts the second day of the annual all-American air maneuvers with Mr and Mrs America at the controls of slow-priced planes. Over 200 flivver type craft prepare for cross-country races to Miami as pilots include boys, girls, men and women. Crews from New York Rochester Detroit St Louis and Houston delayed a day due to poor flying conditions along the route.

Miami Fin United States America New York Rochester Detroit J. Louis Houston

Chocolate Potato Cake Recipe Teaches Moist Layered Delight

Table Talks by Mildred Kitchen shares a chocolate potato cake recipe with three thick layers of rich frosting. The method uses mashed potatoes to keep the cake moist, with notes on precise mixing steps, baking at 375 to 380 degrees, and a tip to boil and mash potatoes until smooth. Includes ingredients like chocolate, shortening, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, and chopped nuts.

Mildred Kitchen Jet

First Presbyterian to Greet Recruits

In introspection the church will feature a 1 a.m. Sunday Bundey service at First Presbyterian. Twenty eight new members will be publicly welcomed as Dr F L H I L, pastor, rings in a New Year message numbered words and a supper mediltion for the sacrament.

First Presbyterian Church Sp. m Dr FL Willring

Radio program schedule and listings with names and times

A dense listing of daily radio programming including show names hosts and times across multiple stations. Entries mention Dr Chaim Wereinsnn, Elmer Davis, Wayne Kine, and various programs such as News Dy Aly, The Lite Show, Saturday Night Serenady, and International Goodwill. The page traces segments, concerts, parades, and special features through the afternoon and into midnight.

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Puppy love and a teacher’s heartbreak in 1940 advice column

A Lovelorn reader asks if a five year crush on a married high school teacher with three children can be pursued. The columnist warns against stealing another’s family, advises finding someone closer to her own age, and cautions that pursuing the affair risks social and personal harm.

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Orrin Tucker in GOS Show Heads Tonight on KTSA

Orrin Tucker and his orchestra with Vox igutist Bette Baker co star tonight with Barry Wood Bea Watn and Mark Warnow on Your Hil Parade on the C B network KTSA Special: broadcasts feature Jagksan day ditties and music from WOAI KABC and more. Dr Chitly Welsman discusses Palestine as the Hope for Refugees.

Orrin ‘Tucker Bette Baker Barry Wood Bea Watn Mark Warnow WOAI KABC Columbia RTSA Chitly Welsman Palestine

The Best News Sermon at Travis Park Methodist Church

The Best News topic by Rev. Albert P Shirley pastor of Travis Park Methodist Church will feature The Desk News as the Sunday sermon. Weekday activities include the board of Christian recreation 3 30 pm Wednesday workers council supper 6 pm and midweek prayer service 7 30 pm with Dr S Batchelor district superintendent.

Albert P Shirley Travis Park

St Marys Guild Dance Event Planned at Oak Grove

St Marys Guild announces a dance event at Oak Grove, under the coordination of Mrs Peter Z Pung with Meriames Frank Giltinger Wilt Ledford John Speler A PL Smith and M owed assisting. The article notes university guilds and local organizers arranging the social gathering.

St. Marys University Guild Oak Grove Peter Z. Pung Meriames Frank Giltinger Wilt Ledford John Speler Smith M, Owed

Chinese stage victory reported in Hong Kong dispatch

Hong Kong reports claim Chinese forces won a stage victory in a parade and in operations near Canton and Gruiian. The dispatch notes Chinese actions halted advances in Kwangtung and asserts Japanese troops were driven back across a river line, with claims of 100 miles of contested territory.

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Sunday church services across San Antonio churches

A sprawling list of Sunday services across many San Antonio denominations and churches. It notes times, locations, pastors, and sermon topics from Assembly of God, Baptist, Episcopal, Church of God, and many other congregations, reflecting a citywide faith schedule.

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