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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1939

Page

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Chameleons and Celebrities in Paris Moonlight Scene

A lively cinema column reviews Chameleons with Sam and co stars including Bing Crayby and Francisca Gaal in Paris Hopesmoon. It notes ever changing faces and star guests like Ben Blue Ann Antsel and Claudette Cattert, with light sketches of Dietrich, Horton, and Katzenjammer touring the parks.

Sam Bhirley Ross Francisca Gaal Bing Crayby Avec Paris Hopesmoon Theltudbos Miss Ross Soo Ben Blue Bils Ann

Vivien Leigh Aims For Scarlett As Hollywood Buzz Grows

Hollywood reports Vivien Leigh faces heavy criticism over being cast as Scarlett O’Hara. Leigh defends her effort to shed British lilt and resemble Margaret Mitchell’s heroine while details unfold about her Belznick visit and Colonel Brown’s odd public image. In Washington, Senate debates trim WPA relief funds, with Adams noting a $725,000,000 allocation instead of Roosevelt’s $875,000,000 request, as Byrnes pushes caps on rolls and enforcement against political activity.

Lovella D. Parsons Metlon Pisturo Ne & T International Xow Keesiee Hollywood Van Vivien Leigh Mait Erner David Selenick Ime Belznick Joy Atlanta David England Juliet Sesvett Margares Dultchell Possi Hie Warhington Beonoray WPA Lund Roosevelt Pasohes Senate Senetor Adams Colorado Torte Adams House of Representatives Rosgevelt Work Relief Agency Coloradan Byrnes Democrat South Carolina

Nelson Eddys Will Build Colonial Mansion

Hollywood note reports newlywed baritone Nelson Eddy and his bride Ann Denite Franklin plan a Beverly Hills mansion after a Las Vegas wedding. The couple will honeymoon despite Eddy’s concert and radio schedule, aiming for a two week delay while touring over 30 cities.

Nelson Eddy Ann Franklin Los Angeles Las Vegas Nev Apache Hotel Wil Nelson Eddys Colonial Hollywood Hellowood Las Veg Mace Ann Denite Frenklin Sidney Ao Franklin Beverly Hills Eddy Eeidy Tve

Weather Summary From Texan Region

Mostly unsettled weekend with colder Sunday and southerly winds shifting to northerly. Temperatures near 50s and high about 60s, with rain possible in Rio Grande and coastal regions. Northwest areas see freezing Saturday night and colder Sunday.

Bun Antonie End East Texas Rio Guatde

UAW Discord Crisis Grows Into Dual Leadership Clash

Detroit Jan 21 The United Auto Workers faces a sweeping factional split as suspended leaders rally to impeach their chief opponent who initially suspended them. The movement resembles a rolling carousel with rival executives and two conventions in different hotels while the international headquarters stay closed as unions prepare for March officer elections.

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Jesse James Midnight Show At Majestic Theater

A 1940s style Ozarks legend tale stars Tyrone Power in the title role with Nancy Kelly and Randolph Scott in a Majestic Theater midnight show. The cast also includes Henry Fonda, Edward Bromberg, Brian Donlevy, John Carradine and Don Ameche in a dramatic western fantasy screening this Saturday night.

Jesse James Ozarks AGG Sb Bin Sterling Tyrone Power Majestic Theater Henry Fonds Nancy Kelly Randolph Scott Henry Ho Bila Bummer- Ville Edward Bromberg Brian Donlevy Jom Carradine Donid Meek

Plastics Seen for Plane Use in Aircrafts

Washington January 21. Development of a revolutionary method using plastics for airplane wings and fuselages promises lighter, stronger parts and rapid design changes with low equipment costs. Bakelite vice president George Galland testified plastics could solve design and production bottlenecks before a government committee. A special Army board will study the process. The method, devised by a former Air Corps colonel, could produce a fuselage or wings in two hours with nine men, eliminating rivets and bolts and boosting speed by up to 35 miles per hour. The approach appears to be developed in the United States only.

Washington George A. Gaeldland Bakelite Corporation Matenal Economic Committee Barkland Tus Army Backland Air Corps United States

Lighting seminars at southwestern Duminsing event in Dallas

Saturday program of the Duminsing Ea ponrian society in Dallas featured Estelle Hudson and Claire Craig discussing home lighting and period furniture. George Trotter of Dallas and Bartlett Cocke of San Antonio spoke, with Harold M Alexander predicting a future of artistic, harmonious street lighting and shaded facades to reduce glare. Other speakers included F A Icorrington Elmer Zrenner and several Dallas and San Antonio officials.

Duminsing Eaponrian Society Gunter de Estelle Hudson Dallas Fowfer Eight Company Ing Claire ©. Craig San Antonio Harold M Alexander Architectural Service Livbey-Cowens-Ford Glass Company Toledo Ohio Alexander F. Aicorrington San Antonio Public Service Company Elmer C. Zrenner B. McMath C. S. McMurray Dallas F. Y.brightman Houssim Harry Harrison

Hardship honeymoons on safari end in divorce court

An illustrated feature in the American Weekly examines why some affluent couples endure brutal journeys to darkest Africa. Bugs bite, natives stare, heat burns, and even angels balk at feverish jungles. The piece explains these rough treks often end in divorce, despite romantic aims.

Africa American Weekly

Chick, Fua AtoBS Show Leads Saturday Night Sting

Alsalop tonight features the Andrews Binters and Fadi DeLange's orchestra at the new PH BakeFehow on KTSA 8. Chick Webb and Elin Pilggecald guest star. the Columbia network has the Saturday Night Sting club show on KTSA 330.

Alsalop Andrews Binters Fadi DeLange Chick Webb Elin Pilggecald Columbia Network KTSA

Reverend Shirkey Sermon Topics Announced

Rev A P Shirkey pastor of Travis Park Methodist Church announces the morning sermon Do All Things Work for God and the evening topic Victory Out of Defeat for Sunday services. He urges reflection on faith and perseverance in worship.

A. P. Shirkey Albert P. Shirkey Travis Fark Methods Church

Indicted clerks in tax dept linked to Mann case

The article covers indictments of Pat Viola Paul Jones Ralph Giraud and Joe A Gregoor former tax clerks as the Mann inquiry unfolds with Mann missing from a scheduled sanity trial and a $60 reward offered for information about his whereabouts The piece notes efforts by the district attorney's office to locate him and carry on legal proceedings against the others involved.

Pat Viola Paul Jones Ralph Giraud Joe A. Gregoor Tax Department Bushick Jr Ebb. Simmons Faralty Bushick Mann District Attorney's Department Sue Arma Jay Sam Levey J. Rich Sld

Radio Artists in Chicago Vote Strike

Chicago radio entertainers vote to strike for higher wages. The Chicago local of the American Federation of Radio Artists endorses a strike following national executive board orders. Balloting previously taken in New York, with Los Angeles and other locals slated to vote.

Chicago American Federation of Radio Artists National Executive Board New York Los Angeles Franelsen

Saturday Swing Club And Ongoing Radio Lineup

A detailed listing of radio programs across stations WOAI KOAC KOAC and others for Saturday 5 to 6 PM and later, including Noble's Bret S, Garner's Orch, The Drama Guild, News, Symphonic music, dance bands and variety acts. nombres Como Dante Oren and other performers are noted with station call letters and times.

Woai—Kaltenmeyer Ndergarten Bretis

New Japanese Offensive Near Canton Reported

From Chungking Chinese authorities acknowledge rising West River activity near Canton as Japan plans larger moves toward Kwangtung province. Japanese forces press along the Cadloh rail line while heavy Chinese reinforcements converge on Pukhol as landings are anticipated.

Japaneza Chungking West River Canton Integan Offendur Acathet E South China Kwangai Province Canon Tsungin At- Kow Pukbol Kwangtung Province Indo-China

Buffalo Will Take It East

An 1 month old female water buffalo weighing 350 to 400 pounds as an infant will be housed at Brookridge Park this Saturday. The animal, valued at $200, comes from Warren Buck, Camden Mint. The note showcases a local animal dealer's sale and a real estate ad appears in the same clipping.

Brecwenridge Park Warren Buck Camden

Pre Easter Sermon Series to Open at Grace Lutheran

A new sermon series leading to Easter will start Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church at Avenue B and Fifth Street. The theme is Indispensable Things of the Tile with a flat sermon on The Indispensable Savior.

P.m Grace Lutheran Church Avenue B Fifth Street

Jap War Bond Sale Halted in Hawaii

The Japanese bond sale in Hawaii was halted at the Securities Commission's request due to unregistered bonds. About 168,000 dollars in bonds were subscribed, with some 56,000 paid, which officials said would be refunded. The Treasury report shows January receipts and expenditures, a working balance, and a rising gross debt amid emergency costs.

Hawaii Washington China Securites Commission Treasury The Sinnce

Short Wave Saturday Music Hall Broadcast Schedule

Listings show multiple radio programs with times and stations including Shamiber Orchestra at 5:40 p.m. and the Romêmhamber Quartet at 6:30 p.m. Also listed are Tokio and Berlin segments, along with various musical acts, commentary, and a Mattel electric toy feature.

Tenton Music Hall Shamiber Hank Romenhamber Elizabert Culn Berlin Rman Gerrana Reich Tinton iWalra Ibsstiy Diclon Ronshall Sky

Women in their forties attract men with herbal support

An old advertisement promotes a tonic for women in their forties, claiming it boosts vitality and mood to attract men. It touts a stimulant blend, links to improved nervous energy, and suggests the product will help women feel more vibrant and desirable.

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