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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1934
Page
4
The article reports John Jacob Astor and Miss Gillespie ending their engagement, with statements from Mrs. Gillespie and Mrs. Gillespie’s mother denying reports of a prior engagement, and Astor expressing ongoing affection though the split was attributed to the girl's decision.
Two children, Arthur Hernandez aged four and Olga age six, died from severe burns after their bed caught fire at home on West Houston Street. Arthur died at Robert B. Green hospital. Olga had died earlier from burns sustained two weeks prior. Virginia Aranda, three, of Vera Cruz Street, died after her night clothing ignited by an open fire on January 13.
Tulsa Oklahoma January 23 The United States crude oil production fell by 3153 barrels to 2 363 702 barrels per day estimates by the OU and Gas journal Compare state outputs Texas rose from 932 748 to 947 506 Oklahoma dropped from 948 225 to 534 740 California fell to 459 100 from 472 000 Kansas rose to 114 645 and the Rockies slipped to 70 630 barrels daily An unfurnished house at 311 East Mistletos rents for 27 2 dollars monthly Classified ads note Light Classified 30.
Hollywood debate centers on bringing Shakespeare to the screen with Wil A. Heywood suggesting a cycle may be ready, while Charles R. Rogers argues blank verse cannot feed audiences. Darryl Zanuck and others think any story can succeed with proper handling, and John Barrymore urges Hollywood to read the Bard for superior drama.
Lord Decies and his daughter Miss Moya Beresford toured Hollywood studios with Maureen O'Sullivan expressing delight in meeting them. Kay Francis rises in favor for The Key with Powell. production starts next week under director Keightey. Sol Rosenblatt to study NRA issues. Anne Ronnell, Rosenblatt’s sister, seeks success without aid. Carole Lombard’s We’re Not Dressing includes Peter Arno as adviser, with Arno pursuing Lombard on set.
LW. Evans of 1143 West Ashby Place reported burglars entered a vacant rental at 2007 West Commerce Street and removed one plumbing fixture. The incident occurred Tuesday.
Tuesday Senate bodies consider bills and treaties as committees debate calendar items. Banking and Air Mail panels review monetary and regulatory plans while territorial and agricultural groups probe Philippine issues and farm policy. House naval and tax measures advance amid endorsements and witness hearings as farm mortgage refinancing aids move toward conference.
W. D. Jordan was installed as alderman of Brady city council yesterday after defeating Frank Roddie in the recent special city election. He succeeds G. L. Burns who resigned recently.
Indianapolis Jan 23 7 Renewel of their contention for a six hour day and a five day work week is expected to result from the biennial convention of the United Mine Workers which opened a 10 day session here today.
Lovers of a good laugh filled Ban Pedro Playhouse Monday night for The Nineteenth Hole, a well cast comedy by Frank Craven. Jim Maverick as Vernon Chase drew enthusiastic applause, while Margaret Conning played Emmy with grace. Harmony Golf Club members and a long cast including Victor Braunig Hardy Wilson Archie Helland EB Weinsberger Joe Schneidermeyer Florence Lazan Busch Mildred Tarver Hubert Rossy Franklin Tarver Harold Tynan Nora Deussen William HN contributed to the lively production directed by Mita Ting.
Winners of the declamation contest at Lock Hill school were announced Tuesday for the county interscholastic contest on February 3. The list includes Vic Jet Folland Boyce Huedepoul Betty Thurman Jane Sedgwick Ora Lee Elizabeth Mencheca Arthur Menger Jr Worthy Wolfe Jr Buster Braendle Raymond Hall and Herbert Boldt.
J N Armstrong 22 of Wharton faced theft over 30 charge in Justice John F Onlon court after allegedly attempting to steal a car belonging to BE T Cooper of 224 East Rische Street. Cooper testified he climbed on the rear of the car as Armstrong drove it away and captured him.
Milam Building hosts Tuesday evening dance by Warwick's Orchestra under admittance of 25 cents. Local event notice from the chamber of commerce.
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