Earl Carroll and the Road to Show Business Fame
The article recalls Earl Carroll and his brother Jim rising from performing on local stages to road shows in San Antonio and Pittsburgh. It notes Earl’s early work selling programs, composing songs, and collaborating with notable figures, including Enrique Caruso, as he pursued a career in writing and arranging music for stage and film, while Jim pursued the vaudeville circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeef Bavis
Axtesn
Walt Carroll
Jim
Piuppines
Ares
Destimant Sieves
Misarmery Society
China
Amerive
Ushwv
Earl
San Anonio
Nixon Theater
Ree
Irving Berlin
Carroll
Enrique Caruso
Dreams of Long Ago and Cavall songs in new show
Aecent note recounts Earl Cavall writing lyrics and composing in the West amid talk of reviving a musical show. It follows his move from New York to Los Angeles with a pianist and studio work, claiming early fame with a 19 conga and the turn toward the Canary oblagen music. The piece then shifts to a paternal narrator reflecting on social doings and a controversial party scene as barbed society gossip unfolds.
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Ong
Jim
Oliver Marosco
Earl Cavall
East
New York
Ang
Los Angeles
Earl
Wien 2
Night of brutal rites sparks college scandal talk
Fragmentary OCR reports reveal disturbing hazing rituals. Pledges allegedly copied cruel acts including a staged bathing rite and door to door domination, with references to a sisters group and a harsh initiation. Mentions of film industry involvement and a Dudley Nichols project hint at wider media implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Angera
Heights Juniors Study Journalism Ident at Alamo Heights
Students at Alamo Heights Junior High discuss opportunities to study journalism next term. The intro class, part of the A A class, includes members Vire nla Ann Daniels Harvey Smith Cobb Redburn Ruby Dyxon Rowe Tila Marty Anne Hall Suzanni aeay Jack Howard Mary Ann By Edith Adama John Melm wl, with Willard Dason noting journalism has been in the school for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Dyxon
Rowe Tila
Marty Anne Hall
Suzanni ‘Aeay
Jack Howard
Mary Ann By
Edith Adama
John Melm
Sweeping Pay Cuts Proposed for Courthouse Staff
County Commissioner Robert Uhr unveils plan for sweeping salary reductions across all courthouse departments and to discharge married women with husbands earning income. He favors a transparent payroll audit and removal of pensions. opposition cites rural needs for deputy inspectors. The proposal targets clerks earning 300 to 209 dollars monthly and seeks a graduated cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert PF. Uhr
Commissioners Court
Uhr
Tiem
Frost Woodhull
Auto Ileanse
Thay Amerie
Three Arrested as Theft Suspects
Three theft suspects were under investigation by detectives Saturday following their arrest Friday night. Radio Patrolmen Buker and Roberts nabbed a man with two watches who could not explain their origin. A second man, about 4, was found prowling through back yards in the 300 block of West Myrtle Street. The third suspect was captured near the Southern Pacific depot as he ransacked the auto of George Clayen Hagen at 430 Hampshire Avenue in Anerley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buker
F. Roberts
West Myrtle Street
George Clayen- Hagen
Hampshire Avenue
Thy Anerley
Debating Society Elects Officers at Brackenridge High
Anon Heentsch will become president of Brackenridge High School Debating Society for the spring term after being elected at the last meeting. New officers include Esther McGrey as vice president Lucille Wahrmund as secretary Maxine White as treasurer Dorothy Lalla as Parliamentarian Isabelle Davis as Sergeant at Arms and Matxatel Hotin as conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon Heentsch
Brackenridge Senior School
Esther McGrey
Lucille Wahrmund
Maxine White
Dorothy Lalla
Isabelle Davis
Al-arms
Matxatel Hotin
Kent Receives Orders to Twelfth Cavalry Post
Col. Kent is ordered to the Twelfth Cavalry to relieve Col. Francia W. Glover at Fort Sam Houston. The transfer sets him to command duties in the Eighth Corps area as part of post Brown. Authorities note the move follows prior IMA post relief processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Kent
IMA
Eighth Corps
Twelfth Cavatry
Brown
Fort Sam Houston
Francia W. Glover
iRho Hae Teem
Cherlea- le
Scout finance drive to open Monday in San Antonio
Alamo Area council Boy Scouts will launch a finance campaign Monday directed by Charles N Miller from national headquarters in New York. A campaign office will open on the second floor of the South Texas Bank and Trust building with space and furniture donated by the bank. Miller has led financing efforts for Scouts across the country and has served as assistant national director of the division of operations since 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Miller
New York
Enance
Alamo
Alamo Area Council
South Texas Bank & Trust Company
Miller
San Antonio Taxpayers to Lobby in Austin for Salary Cuts
San Antonio taxpayers plan a Monday trip to Austin to back Bexar County legislators pushing bills to cut officials salaries. Led by O. M. Fitzhugh J. L. Browne and John Henderson, the delegation aims to support economy measures amid lobbyist opposition. A committee hearing is scheduled for 2 o clock Monday.
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Austin
San Antonis
Wilgo
Bexar
Bexar County
O. M. Fitzhugh
Fitzhugh
J. L. Browne
John Henderson
Piishueh Snd
Second Term of Night School Begins at Community House
The American Italian night school at the Community House of the Council of Jewish Women, 1023 West Point, will start its second term Monday at 7 30. Principal Miss Stella Z Hilson announced that classes will meet Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays focusing on reading speaking and writing English and intellect slip.
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Counci of
West Popint Attest
Stella Z. Hilson
Bexar County Auto License Rush Joins Poll Tax Shortfall
Figures released by the Bexar County tax collector show about 10,000 unlicensed cars and 19,000 voters idle as license tags approach the deadline. Officials warn of a 20 percent penalty after the period ends and arrests for driving without plates, with fines of at least 1 dollar plus costs.
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Bexar County
San Antonio
Tax Department
William F. Brogan
Artlears
Hsturdey
Autoicense
Bexar Eo
Brogan
Incee
Mt Thlens
Justice of the Peace Courts
Finance School Expert to Speak at Jefferson Senior High
Dr. Solomon 5 Huebner of the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania will speak on Business Depressions and Their Solution at Jefferson Senior School Auditorium Wednesday at 7 p.m. under the Southwest Texas Life Underwriters Association. He is an author of note and a U S A member of the insurance advisory committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce and dean of the American Academy of Life Underwriters.
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Finance School
Solomon 5. Huebner
Wharton School of Finance
Aml Commerce
University of Pennsylvania
Jefferson Senior School
Ruspices
Southwest Texas Life Underwriter's Association
Huebner
U SA
United States Chamber of Commerce
American Allege
Eife
January items note dog saves mistress and civic votes record
A brindle bull dog named Adb saved Mrs. J. T. Brouhcard from a vicious attack at her Tremantb centen) herdquarters on Burleson Street. A county board vote recorded 7 to 45 on establishing an additional district carr in Beast county. Civil service exam taken by ABim Dsikina for postoffice inspector at San Antonio post office. Fort Say Houston army discussions focus on a southern division per Army and Navy Journal.
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J. T. Brouhcard
Terham
Burleson Street
Gesaiinnv
Postal Inspector's
Ab Austin
Civil Service
Postoffice
San Antonio
Fort Say Houston
Army and Navy Journal
Fort Bim Houston
Two San Antonio Landmarks Threatened by Highway Route
The county faces a decision on Highway 66 plans that would cut through the Mission San Jose quadrangle, threatening historic Huizar houses built 50 to 100 years ago by descendants of Juan Huizar. Preservationists led by the Gen Amatio Conservation Society seek to reroute the road to spare the two aging houses and the ancient kilns unearthed in excavations near the quadrangle.
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Mission San Jose
Uop
Raoul Thayer
Huizar
Martin Holzar
San Antonio
Mission Santree
County Commissioners
Plannes
Mission
San Jose
Casas
Juan Huizar
Juanita Reyes
Law Property
Gen Amlatio Conservation Society
Witel
Mission Sa Jose
Nur Ane
Rehearsals Begin for Minstrel Show at San Pedro Playhouse
Rehearsals have begun for a minstrel show to be presented by De Brotherhood of Grace Luther at San Pedro Playhouse on February 23. About 35 members of the organization will participate with Charios A Sunny Blevins directing. Committee on arrangements includes A A Howard general manager Walter Mayer treasurer F Belnameyer publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenenvanis
de Brotherhood of Grace Luter
San Pedro Playhouse
Charios A
Sunny
Twelve Graduates at Tvanhoe School Promotion Ceremony
Twelve pupils of Tyanhen Elementary school will enter junior schools Monday after promotion at close of term Friday. Mrs Burria presented promotion cards to pupils in production exercises. Members recited poems as Lorraine Rodriguez welcomed visitors. Rasle Rodrigues read the closing prophecy. Kalaken Burris made the highest scholastic average. Lorraine Rodriguez is noted for the highest.
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Tyanhen Ele
C. Burria
The
Cliss
Lorraine Rodriguez
Rasle Rodrigues
Kalaken Burris
Onyx Amerte
Garageman Fends Off Intruder With Gun
Joe Delgado, operator of an international range at 10 West Houston Street, reported a 62 year old man tried to break in Friday night. Delgado struck the intruder in the head with the pistol butt. the man was found unconscious and taken to a local hospital for first aid.
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Iiven
Joe Delgado
Grrange
Houston Street
Delgado
Hearby
Hobert B. Green
And I Remember When A Family Home On Black Creek
A fragment recalls a front porch memory near Devine nine miles west on Black Creek. The storyteller describes an old family jog house, Indian raids, decayed Rouge site, nearby hill, arrowheads, and logs from the original home. Family members are mentioned as born there before moving to town.
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Devine
Black Creek
Wien 4
Boille
Jars Wright
Wimsall
Tesay
Michigan
Howe
Garner Home Prep A Texas Wife Plans Washington Move
Mrs. Joan Nate Garner, Texan wife of the vice president, will establish housekeeping in Washington when her husband sets off for the capital in March. An assortment of goods manufactured in South Texas will be prepared for delivery to Mrs. Garner, including clothing, cosmetics, furniture and travel items. Efforts are led by C G Leeel, secretary, and William A. Northway, president.
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Joan Nate Ganer
Texas
Vine
Washington
San Antonio
C. GC
Leéel
William A. Northway
Uvalde
Garner
Suyd
Lec
Legion Drive Targets Ex-Service Employers in 1M Goal
The American Legion Post No 2 features a membership drive aimed at employers to recruit ex service members. Officials report strong display efforts and a push to reach one million members, with plans to honor employers supporting veterans at upcoming events.
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Jane
American Legion
Alamo Post
Tn Por
Hulf School Thames Students Lead Academic Display
Ravitle and Shirley Taineni of Watt Agenue Elementary School Harlindale posted the highest scholastic average in the M4 pupil group. The ceremony recognizes top performers from Mom Ward and Harlindale elementary schools with awards for outstanding grades.
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Hulf
Thames
Ravitle
Shirley Taineni
Watt Agenue
Harlindale
Warlindale
Falling Tree Crushes Man Wreaking Hip Injury
G. W. Jones of 324 South Frio Street was injured when a tree he was cutting fell Friday. He suffered a fractured hip and received medical aid after being trapped under the weight of the tree Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Jones
South Frio
Huntress Defended by Heiress in Estate Case
Witnesses recall she was responsible for holding up the estate settlement. The prosecution closes its case after testimonies linking Huntress to delays and contested fees. Heir support and testimonies of relatives challenge the defense while disputes over deposited funds and legal fees surface.
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Gewie W._ Huntress &r
Sabutder
Allegaton Hall
Huntruss
wimeEcese
Mires Chien
Lnte
Frederick Roy
Mire
Martin McCilnheon
Ant
Tey
Hulitzers
Uonleess
Bhe
Huntress
Fresh Nacional Bank
National Bank
Gonmerce
Utes
Kay
Adler
Eourl
Ed Sill
Aga
Henry Durney
Erlevane
San Antonio Har Association
Hustress
Luther Bickett
Presnot
A. H. Burnberger
J. A. Wofford
A. Bluickler
Franciska Wyrwick
Hornbeger
Tani Ab
Wesfern
Workshop Tryouts Monday At Green Gate Theater
Judy Drought, president of the Pitlin Theater Workshop, announced Friday that tryouts for February productions will be held Monday at the Green Gate Theater on College Street. Members from the community may audition. four plays will be chosen by directors from home presents, with interest centered on the workshop program.
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Tryouls Wis
To P. A
Green Gata
Callige Street
Monepire Rone
Pebriary
Pitlin Theater Workshop
Judy Drought
Gefs
Wrgtd
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Une
Coon
Tvanhoe School
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Stoge Garner
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