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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1940

Page

5

David Niven Joins British Army Amid Hollywood Silence

Londres announces David Niven has joined the British Expeditionary Force and awaits orders to return to his regiment. The move shelves The Return of Raffles and delays other projects. Darryl Zanuck screens new titles in New York as Violet Gladys plans a stage tour.

Louella Parsons Chicago London David Niven Zognahann Lillian Gladys Royal D. W. Griffith Lillian Father Dr. W Lilian dx Mer Wire

Mikado in Color and Hollywood Snapshots Recap

Random notes from a theater tour feature Orge Raymond’s throat surgery plans at Cedars of Lebanon. Lupe Velez linked Brandy Brent while Pat Dane and Hedy Lamarr lookalikes draw attention. birthdays, dances, and theatre chatter abound as the writer travels from Freeport to Dixon and Chicago.

Hollywood Chicago Orge Raymond Cedars of Lebanon Lupe Velez Brandy Brent Pat Dane Rudy Vallee Hedy Tamuer Hedy Gene Markey Ernest Bylind Beting Tiechet Mra. Bering Mr. Byfield Somorow Olidge Dion Baners Ran Fd Reagan Yoursis

Mikado to Show at Broadway Theater

The Mikado will be shown Sunday at the Broadway theater in San Antonio. Kenny Baker stars in this color production with the London Symphony Orchestra and D'oyly Carte chorus. The film features Gilbert and Sullivan songs beloved by fans of the duo.

Jean Colin San Antonio Gilbert and Bullagan Kenny Baker London Symphony Orchestra D'oyly Carte Gobert Sullavan

Skaters to Show Ability on Stage in Derby Revue

Roller Derby stars stage The Roller Derby Revue of 1940 at the Majestic Theatre with midnight show Saturday. Desiy Fides Again stars James Stewart and Marlee Dietrich. Rusty Dowdelle hosts. Acts include Grace Fried, Joe Evens and Teddy Moore, Billy Lyons, Jose Lopez skating, and The West is oll wild band. Derby Rides Again features Charles Windinger, Mistiin Auer, Brian Donlevy, Una Merkel and Allen Jenkins.

Majestic Theater James Stewart Marlee Dietrich Rusty Dowdelle Grace Fried Joe Evens Teddy Moore Billy Lyons

Stalin You're It in Garbo Film Sparks Censorship Debate

A fragmentary review notes Garbo shines in Ninotchka amid satire aimed at Stalin while censor fears temper the comedy. Observers praise dialogue cleverness and Reeves pairing with Garbo, though some plot lines appear toned down for political sensitivity.

Sta~din Uhat Tim Ding Ines Melvyn Douglas Garbo Reeves

Good Manners Good Manners By Mrs Cornelius Beeckman

A reader asks etiquette questions about guest and host timing for retiring and the order of clearing after courses. The guidance: hosts may invite earlier bed, or guest may signal, observe first night for preferences, and later follow household cues. After courses, remove used dishes in order from plates to serving vessels, then crumbs, and prepare for dessert service.

Cornelius Beeckman Mra Bestkenun Duner Hee West Uney Xing Wear Seni

Attorney Enters 67th Year on Job in Seneca Falls

George W. Pontus, 88, marks his sixty seventh year practicing law in Seneca Falls. He rejects retirement, saying a man is only as old as he feels and not ready to stop work.

Seneca Falls George W. Pontus Wks

Saturday Radio Listings and Serenade Schedule Include Many Acts

A fragmented OCR listing outlines Saturday radio and stage entries across multiple stations. It mentions Guardos Serenade, Beary Brites, 6 Toxie M, SATP shows, and various orchestras and dances. Specific times span evening to midnight with references to WOAI NBC and Texas networks, plus dance parades and concerts.

Perilous Airmail Route Through Philadelphia Skies

Philadelphia pilots face hazards on a fragile airmail corridor along the city’s skyline. Pilot John Aulter and his mate complete six mile legs daily, navigating winds and obstacles while operating from the city’s midtown airport above the river.

Philadelphia Camden N. 2 John Aulter Ite Senoykiil River

Counties Have Claim on House in Border City

Brockton Mass Jan 13 The home of Mr and Mrs Leonard L Hayden lies on the county line with Brockton Holbrook Norfolk and Plymouth causing the house to sit astride the boundary. Each county claims the property as a private residence sharing jurisdiction and taxation duties.

Brocktan Mass Jas Leonard L. Hayden Brockton Holbrook Norfolk Plymouth

Columbia's Cy Nineties Revue to Air 15 Minutes Late

Radio notes announce Columbia's Cy Nineties Trevue will start 15 minutes later on KTSA. Benny Baker now featured in the Treadwey musical To Barry Was a Lady will guest star on NBR. Coy Stop Me if You've Heard This One program tonight on WWOAI at 1:30.

Columbia New KTSA Benny Baker Comestian ToBarry Lardy NBR WWOAI

Chinese Boycott Hits Japanese Goods and Drugs

Detroit boycott of Japanese goods reaches narcotics as 78 year old Thomas Yee, convicted of federal narcotic violations, asserts no Chinese would use opiates under Japan. Judge Mark A. Picard orders medical exam to determine if Yee is sane.

Detroit Thomas Yee Japan Yee Andrew €. Baird Feder Mark A. Picard

Orange Recipes Highlight Prized Midyear Kitchen Delights

Table Talks presents orange centered recipes to boost home use of navel oranges. Recipes include orange cheese salad with segmented fruit, walnut orange bonbons, and a unique orange filling for crusts. Serves four and showcases vivid preparation steps and citrus flavor notes.

Sunday Services Across San Antonio Churches

A long list of Sunday worship times and topics across San Antonio churches. Include denominations such as Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Evangelical, Episcopal, Church of Christ, Nazarene, and Spiritist centers, with multiple locations and service subjects like “The Price of Loyalty,” “The Way of Life,” and “Jesus Reigns.”

He Barshgide San Francisco Cath Rey Tallie Williams Gilad Tidings Ton Denver Poullevard Wilder Calgary Missouri Synod Methodist Baptist Christ's Jackson Streets West Travis Avondale Poreanes Teltius Braising Union of Ambassadors Gery HO Hover Ine Ephotl Bas A. Tumortone Cataca Hurlandate Terrell Avenue Yoube People’s Meeting Haus Floyes South Flore Stel Bouthpare Maltin Streuts Bloore Rata Istrests Asa Mt Morne Gov Ion! Training Union Igia Evan Tralnine Walon Ak Peboaloo al Ilam Gupernaturel Gheictinatts Worstip Palm Heights Bolom Yannan Church of Jesus Christ Bee San Antonio Colorado Atreets Guy Lawrence Rehtfia Union Serviers Wiest Ohio Rockwood Court Day Sundev Apostle DT William Independente Spanker Christ Normands Nagioy Bunikuy School Christ Church Betkiap and Russells Samuel Orr Cupuis Church School Raven Bug Mill Widebeard Meher Freetor Woener Ada Palkenbser Jesus

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