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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1937

Page

14

Neal Still Ace Comedians Walk Off With Picture at Aztec

Billy Neal leads county racing with three victories ahead of Des Jamies amid a crowded field at Alamo Downs and Tropical Park. Jockey suspensions for rough riding, schooling of favored filly, and roster changes ripple through the meet as Karl Pool arrives to bolster J. Bo Meeker's string and Savony Sam targets a proven runner.

Neal Aztecitax Aedes Bnoofy Sam Billy Neal Des Jamies Aca Saints Antta Crew Nes White James Ty Meloche Alamo J. Marrero New Orleans Alderson Tropical Park Florida Ro Dotler Santa Andra C. Bierman Tropicot Alamo Downs Teceday Oren Laidley Pat Camp Frankin ‘Tice M. J. Fellow Cherney Shits Karl Pool Ab Loutsvile Pool J. Bo Meeker Savony Sam Goldman Bost Mlamy Downs

City Tax Hits Marble Board Makers In 1997 Quarter

Tax Commissioner Prenk Bushick reports 3995.98 dollars collected in the first quarter of 1997 under the new levy. Between 60 and 1009 boards have halted operations though 500 machines were revived near 95 percent activity. Bushick says the tax aims to ease property owner burden while enforcing the niche tax. Walter Letise and Emil Crimpa are combing the city for the culprits.

Prenk Bushick Bushick Anslaus Busitfoke Walter Létise Emil Crimpa Coln-Gabblers

Alamo Entries Showhorse Racing Card Details

A race card lists multiple purses and entries for first through ninth races. Notable names include Diekpernds Wise Beek Lajos Pinymay Ante Hellum Hard Holled and many others, with weights and odds noted. Weather cloudy, track slow, first post time around 1:45 p.m.

Tuushal Paves Diekpernds Wise Beek Lajos Pinymay Ante Hellum xWlas Wary Stenson Georgia Lily Rernige Yon xWinnly Ross Istincl Talty Corbine Cowal Atsa Eligiby Bris xBrown Party Stiss Marling Altes Mente Derd Reany Grey Larsia Wynn Mobo Shasta Slipper Juan Minle Mlany Stings Lagl Hop Daidy Get Aldo Eliviches Turell Lady Chispa Grand Waters Xo Bale II Slowaed Ndanger Owitch Xffay Bill xAtina Vanderou aWantia Getle Andblossom Nisi xTech- Digue xMisa Kiev Echilhee Mymiss xBliss Stace Tristran Caress xCreston xReg Red xDutchy Lana Bright Smoky Mountain Afuo Sflying Joe sCaptain Red Storm Anzek xOur Johnny xMinthera xBlonly Blde Listy xParade Step xAnista G Sir Anthony Ravally Jack

The System Banks on Races and Bets at Local Meet

A fragment notes a racing event with bets of 15 on each of three horses in the first race. Names mentioned include High Rand It, Fila, Little Nymph, Steth Race, and Gilbert Elston. A bank relief is referenced with $862.50 involved.

Glibert Elston

Broadway Melody of 1937 sparks two rising stars reunion

Los Angeles January 10 MGM announces Eleanor Powell and Bob Taylor will star again in Broadway Melody of 1937. The piece notes director Roy Del Ruth, composers Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown, and adds Sophie Tucker in a big role. It also comments on Malvina Douglas and several Hollywood personalities while detailing various industry moves and gossip.

Lovella Parsons Motion Valvareal Bert Copjripls Balversal Bersier Los Angeles Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Eleanor Powell Bob Taylor M.-G-M Roy del Ruth Nacl Herb Brown Arthur Freed al Teady Buddy Ebsen Sophie Tucker Otter

Damage Suit Settled In Grace Bradley Case

Hollywood reports an out of court settlement ending a damage suit filed by agent Al Rosett against Grace Bradley. The case alleged Bradley failed to fulfill a contract, bringing a legal dispute before the court.

Star Hollywood Grace Bradley Redhead al Rosett Miss Bradley

Touch Football Schedule Monday Night at San Pedro Park

Gene Seng, president, announced two games at San Pedro Park Monday night. At 7 31 Prassel Sash faces Brackenridge tgs, followed by Fort Sam Houston Medicinee vs Kaufman Clothiers as they exchange punts and passes.

San Pedro Park Gene Seng Prassel Brackenridge Tgs Fort Sam Houston Medicee Wall Kaufman Clothiers

Leon Valley Joins Alamo Cage League

Leon Valley exits Bexar County league to form a new Alamo Cage League with Edgewood Sayers and Von Ormy at Edgewood gym. The six week season runs Fridays from January 35 to February 19 1987 with each team playing two games against every other team.

Bexar County Hexar County Edgewood Sayers von Ormy Leon Valley

Exnamway Ladies Bowling League Postponed in Cold Weather

The Exnamway Ladies Tracur and Roy Ebest at Broadway alleys plan a ladies ten pin league but cold weather delays the annual schedule meeting. The sports committee chairman Dudley Oil Batt announces postponement to next week. roster and formation will follow.

Exnamway Ladies Tracur Will Dewin Ladies Ten Pin League Mayeal Broadway Alley Roy Ebest An Helein Fuossdl eAgue Wilbexin Abilene Ts 2 Dudley Sports Committee

Lawyer Bounces Out of Case

Attorney F B Simmons withdrew from representing an Indian man accused of passing bad checks after the client’s retainer check bounced. Simmons said the deal was off and the client must hire another lawyer.

Attorny F. B. Simmons Monnay India Simmons Qebnege Mohday Simmons Criminal District Clerk's Office

Will Stress Need of Dentistry Puppet Show

Mrs. J McMurray, president of the Bexar County Parent Teacher Association, notes a puppet show stressing dental health will be shown at 10 and in Wednesday at the WC. The dental division of the state health department sponsors the program, shown to more than 100000 Texas schoolchildren to date.

J. McMurray Bexar County Texas Dental Division State Healthy Department

Free taxi offer draws small crowd at Amesbury church

On the first Sunday of 1987 Rev. Leon A. Gean offered free taxi rides from Main Street Congregational Church to aid people unable to walk. Only 12 attended though the gesture drew some attention in Amesbury Massachusetts.

Amesbury Mass Leon A. Gean Street Congregational Church Guy

Early sheriff Covington's first prisoner and job ads emerge

The fragment notes Montv ormery County sheriff Covington's early years and first prisoner Wes Nat Mosley, described with dated terms. It mentions a second term starting January 1, 1937 and hints at employment ads on Broad Way at Fifth Avenue offering travel pay.

Jon Coington Montvormery Wes Nat Mosley Covington Yan

Ben Blue Has Big Spot in Film

Film review notes Ben Blue in College Holiday with Jack Benny and George and Gracie in a lively comedy. Martha Raye is highlighted, with Eleanore Whitney and Mary Garand in supporting roles. Includes Disney cartoon and other short features at Majestic theater. plot involves Clark Gable and Joan Crawford style escapade with Reginald Owen and Franchot Tone.

Hollywood Claire ‘Dodd Warner Bros Jack Strauss John Michael Alf Faye Tony Martin Tony Alice Incebim Eleanore Whitney Lew Ayres Jahnny Downs Mary Carlisle Alfred Vanderbilt Joe Lang 6TM Matty Jr Clark Gable Robert Taylor Spencer Tracy M.G.M Elissa Landi Della Ind Judge Cooper Gary Qts George Brent Palm Springs Joan Bennett Diana Gene Markey Diane Ben Blue Tae College Moliday Aalec George Gracie Tve Marthy Raye Jack Benny Etienne Giradot Mary Garand Aell Marsha Iurt Chariob Paramount Eleanor Powell Soren Blus George Ad Greci Martha Raye Lote Majestic Joan Ominford Franchot Tone Majestic Theater Reginald Owen Clark Joan Dim Alvarado London Gable Tone Viva Fountainbles Wonard Meek Eome

Arizona Bill Mentioned in Bexar Facts appears in odd notes

A collection of fragmented items from Bexar area notes mentions the Arizona bill trend in the American Weekly. The jumble references include people like Lonnie McGlothin and Margery Brunnemann, Baylor University names, San Antonio figures, a Roosevelt hotel sign in New Orleans, and local landmarks. The piece reflects gossip and social snapshots rather than a single cohesive event.

Arizona the Plains Majestic Lonnie McGlothin West Lullwood Avenue Planing Mill Giece Margery Brunnemann Lois May Reidner Valerie Tucker Raymond Byrne Fred V. Rickards Baylor Southland Roosevelt Hotel Good Old New Orleans Gan An Tonio

Menjou's Early Fame and Hollywood Shuffle

Adolphe Menjou rose from farm family beginnings to screen stardom in "The Sheik" and "A Star Is Born" as he aged into character comedy. His film arc spans talk of "The Three Musketeers" with Douglas Fairbanks and Chaplin projects, while stars Gail Patrick and Gail Palsick thread through production notes and holiday travels at St Moritz and Kollywood.

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Movies Disrupted by Flu Epidemic in Hollywood

Bollywood dispatch reports flu outbreaks hit Hollywood delaying schedules across studios. At Twentieth Century Fox Pax five stars including Loretta Young Michael Whalen Simone Simon Allan Lane and Thomas Beck were ill. Mary Rogers founder Rogers relinquished a role due to flu while Harold Lingd’s family also contracted the illness.

Bollywood Hollywood Twentieth Century- Pax Loretta Young Michael Whalen Simone Simon Allan Late Thomas Beck Ole Mary Rogers Dalreh Ler Win Rogers Harold Lingd Pareents

Youthful Stars Sign New Contracts at Republe Pictures

HOLLYWOOD Jan 11 Despite chaotic spelling two 19 year old girls Lynn Roberts and June Johnson signed second contracts at Republe Pictures for 300 dollars weekly. Miss Johnson is linked to Chic Joinean in Olson and Johnson act. Producer John Jasper’s estate shows a net under 2500 dollars with a sole beneficiary.

Holly Wenon Ian Hay Sin Streetss Lynn Roberts June Johnson Republe Pictures Corporation Miss Johnw Chic Joinean Olson and Johnson PERK Small Hollywood John PF Jasper Tie Welt Gaur Diaster

Granddaughter of Texas Editor Dies in Cuero Hospital

Betty Jean Rinn, a year old granddaughter of Yoakum Herald owner H. Muist er, daughter of Lida Rinn, died Saturday at a Cuero hospital. She was well known to many through conventions of the association with her grandfather. Services were held here yesterday.

Texas Yoakum Jan Betty Jean Rinh

Veterans Chief Seren Rescues Family From Fire

Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin January 11 older fire chief Frank Seren aged 64 thwarted an escalating blaze at the station and led a conscious mother and her two children to safety down nine flights amid a tense incident.

Sturgeon Bay Wis Frank Seren Wisconsin Aldost Tire Oll Seren Inder

Crown Princess Juliane in Poland Honeymoon Visit

An official announcement states Crown Princess Juliane and Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld are on a honeymoon in Poland. The small dispatch confirms their travel without revealing further details.

Poland Amsterdam Jan. I Juliane Bernhard Zo Lippe Blesterfeld

Moyie Timetable Majusiii Run Love Oy the Run

Fragmented OCR item lists times 12:35 2.28 4.21 and numbers 6244 207 10 plus references to Textar or Texas and a Clare office. The readable text is partially garbled with names and numbers, suggesting a timetable or schedule snippet from Moyie with multiple figures.

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