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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1940

Page

4

CTM Shapes Mexico Sports Drive Under Labor Ties

The CTM executive committee in Mexico City weighs expanding its national sports program as part of a wider regime effort. Under President Garañas administration thousands of workers have been organized into militia with training for defending democracy and revolution, as the CTM links sports to political aims and imposes near compulsory participation in a joint sports-political program.

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Child Actor’s Estate Valued At 126019 Despite Tax Deductions

Los Angeles reports Freddie Bartholomew, a child actor, has earned income and film work totaling 156208.99 with 3930000 going to government taxes. His estate is valued at 126019.40, including 80601.69 in cash.

Los Angeles Freddie Bartholomew

NRA Objector Still At It

In a defiant stance, Predy Perkins vows not to relent on tax duties, claiming he will resist federal collection efforts. He reportedly purchased two trucks seized for social security taxes and plans to borrow on life insurance to settle debts, as Pennsylvania authorities prepare to sue for $244,000 tied to unemployment compensation.

Perkins Pennsylvania Des Ypartment Jstice Persins Vork

Oldest Resident of Schleicher Dies in Texas

Doverer A. Neill, longtime Schleicher County treasurer and the county’s oldest resident, died at his home after a brief illness. Born November 13, 1850, Neill resided in Schleicher County for many years and was a prominent local figure.

Eldgradg Texas Doverer A. Neill Schleigher County Schleicher County Nei

Memorable World War I officer dies at Pelham Manor home

General John Hodgen Rice Jr., 30, chief ordinance officer for the American Expeditionary Forces in Srante during World War I, died of a heart attack Sunday night at his Pelham Manor home. He served as a key logistics and armament planner for AEF operations. He had been with the Army since early in the war and received commendations for his service.

Ges J. NH. Rice Pelham Manor N. Y John Hodgen Rice Srante

Six charges filed in County Court of Law No. 5

Six charges were placed on file Tuesday before Judge Charles J Matthews in County Court of Law No 5. Defendants include I G C Bratch of the Insurance Building charged with writing bad checks on December 21, and Mrs Florence Roth named as victim. Ed Mubrito, investigator, filed the complaint. Other charges include aggravated assault on Herbert Roth, Domingo Guerra charged with unlawful carry of a pistol, and Mbert Garcia Rubin Garcia and Vicente charged with thefts of plumbing hardware clothing and an overcoat from Sears Roebuck and a clothing store respectively. Charges filed January 4 and December 31 rest on complaints by city detective Joe A Lara and others.

County Coury-at-Law Charles J Piatthews I. GC Herbert Roth Hudson Avenue Domingo Guerra Pendleton Avenue Alvin Fries Johan Guadalupe Pena Guadalupe ‘Street Charles Barcera Mbert Garcia Lafitte Street John Pumgen Bammones Avenue Rubin West Commerce Street Max Penner Lara

Dick Powell and Joan Slandell in I Want a Divorce

Chicago dispatch June 8 reports Paramount will release I Want a Divorce, starring Dick Powell in a non musical role as a young divorce lawyer. His wife Joan Slandell co stars, marking a rare straight dramatic pairing for the pair.

Dick Powell Joan Louella Parsons Motion Picture Kailer N.S. Chicago Paramount Joan Slandell Para Zere Universal Twentieth Century-Fox Republic

Win Movie Contracts and Chicago Theaters Recall Early Stars

The piece recalls 1914 show business, Mae Tinee, Bill Hollander, and Ida Lupino. Fred’s absence and past memories of theater life in Chicago are noted, with references to reviewing pictures and the rise of Bill Hollander with Balaban and Katz.

Fred Marc Tinee Chicago Mae Tinee Bill Hollander Bil Balaban Kats Bill

Ida Lupine in Waterloo Bridge lead stalled by contract doubt

Ida Lupine offered second lead in Waterloo Bridge as Paramount pressures ensure a big role. News notes: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer previews and other studio chatter include Bill Powell’s wedding gift to Diana Lews, Kay Francis with Fritz Lang, and John Barrymore's Chicago farewell.

Ida Lupine Waterloo Bridge Jen Leigh Metro Goldwyn -Mayer Jgent Liaht Kidle Mannix Hollywood Chicago Bill Powell Diana Lews Tor Brown Helen Mack Leo McCarey Kay Francis Fritz Lang Marlene Dietwich Madame Qui Vive Amy Paulaing Claire Page Richard Henry Little Felix Borosky Old Gang Old Herald Constance Bennett John Barrymore Chi~ Capo New York Dorothy Lamour New Orleans Clark Gable Carole Lombard

Walter Winchell On Broadway Rumors and Reconnections

Walter Winchell On Broadway surveys tastemaker chatter about marriages engagements and show business upheavals. The column names John Roowsevelte Jessel Arline Judge Elsa Heifetz Verne Ed Polack and others while noting political hints and social duels across Hollywood and New York.

John Brenda Pragier

Local gossip and scene glimpses from Bexar area society

In Bexar County notes, Lucent details include Lorena Smith and Mrs Mar Margaret McLean amid luncheon chatter, a Texas University professor with a camera hobby on the Mexico Ranch, and varied townsfolk on holidays and travel. Names exceed, with addresses on Center streets and mentions of Pearsall, Menard, and Daline-way as social fragments.

Lorena Smith Vernon Haynes Margaret McLean George Waitz Dottie Hubert Mabe Doris Deal Joan Tarieton Col W. G. Higgins Mexico Charley Burkholder Tstad Martin JR Tomers SON Louisiana Syrop North Side

Texas Sheep and Goat Secretary Resigns in San Angelo

At a Fort Worth convention last month Edwin Mayer replaced Cr. W. Ginnigham as secretary of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. Mayer announced a new advisory committee with members from San Angelo Ozona and Kerrville. Officers now in New York are to be moved to San Angelo this week amid other routine association updates.

San Angelo Cr. W. Ginnigham Texas Edwin Mayer C. UB. Wardlaw del Rio Lie Fort Worth Eeningham Stecesar Mayer Mayer Iso Membkers Vent Sayers Farater Tibeting Hoare Faweelt Det Rin’ En Mertz T Pairee Ozona Scott Schrelner Keryville Association New Tilo

Joe E Brown to Stay Abed Month

Hollywood dispatch reports comedian Joe E Brown remains in bed with a broken back from a December traffic crash. Doctors say a back fracture will keep him in a cast for about a month or longer but expect no lasting injuries.

Joe E. Brown Hollywood Joe FE Brown James W. Young

Postmasters Named in Various Villages and Towns

Postmaster nominations were announced today across multiple communities including Agberloi Richard W and Bishop Jon c. Other listed candidates include Syvith Frien Edi Williams and Yee Wownerty, with selections also noted for Lometa, Wooster By Everett and Walter to Boxy Measantarr elt.

Wasitington Agberloi Richard W Taye Jobs Bishop Jon c Syvith Frien Edi Williams Falfurrias Pham Yee Wownerty Kusinessly

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