Early acting school taught by Paramount era star
Davis recalls Paramount gathering a cohort of young hopefuls including Ray Cooke, Buddy Rogers, Dick Artem, Mary Brian, James yall, and a bespectacled boy nicknamed Ray Cooke. Cooke rose to become a familiar office toy in pictures and now dominates Hollywood's rough and tumble as a top office boy turned figure in what he terms a brutal business.
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Swverel
Tas
Movig
Paramount
U. Knochs
Buddy Rogers
Dick Artem
Mary Brian
James Yall
Ray Cooke
Cooke
Cooke's uncertain path from silent image to stage light
A chaotic reminiscence traces actor Cooke rising from bellboy work to film roles under Wood at Paramount, including early screens with Mary Briay, then drifting through multiple continents and travels. It notes a 1930s Hollywood arc, billing shifts, and odd appearances while detailing fan attention, posters, and the era’s postcard craze around the Alamo and City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woog
Cooke
Wood
Dev
Highty
Paramount
Severn
Mary Briay
Jem
Gwell
Dave G Sollows
Hollywood
Fort Sam Houston Reports Five New Officers to Duty
New officers enumerated include Major Frederick R Garcia in chemical warfare, Major George B Murphey as corps area quartermaster, Captain Wallace O Steger as corps property auditor, Captain Willan H Water as engineer supply officer. Additional officers reported to the Second division last week across ordnance, quartermaster, field artillery, infantry, and medical units. Linus W Betzold reported for duty with the new vaccination program on June 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fork Sam Houston
Xeault
Frederick R Garcia
Dernten Warfare Service
Grea
George B. Murphey
Quartermaster Corps
Cap
Wallece O. Steger
Judge Advocate
L. McTlhemny
Thelfth Field Artillery
PL. Sader
Ninth Infantry
RM. Lawson
Headquarters and Military Police Company
H. A. Rabeets
F.C. Nonnson
BG. Miller
Twenty-third Infantry
P. S Datley
Ssaistant
Pits
Gordon G. Bul‘le
J. M. Isy
H.R. Johnson
L. G. Bail Ang W. P. Patient
Lien Som
Breil
Ifamtey
Linus
Plan Rite for Realty Man Dies at 80 in San Antonio
James Anderson, 80, prominent San Antonio real estate operator and former Huntine society president, died early Monday. Born in Dundee Scotland, he lived in San Antonio for 60 years and led the Brotherton Bible class at First Presbyterian Church. Survived by widow Mrs. James Anderson, three daughters Missy Margaret W Anderson of San Antonio and Miss Gerson of New York, and Mr. A Williamson of Benmont, three sons James Jr of Wooster Ohio Nerayin of Steved utation and Denelys Anderson of San Antonio, one brother Alec Anderson of Canada, and 19 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be conducted by Dr. P B Hilt and Dr Basler. Burial will be in the Alsme Masonie cemetery.
Clothing Stolen From Parked Cars In Two States
Clothing valued at 10 dollars was reported stolen from a car at 628 Ogden street in front of the Menger hotel Monday night. Shoes and clothing worth 10 dollars were taken from another car belonging to C. D. McCowan near Miliameras and South Olistrucks. In a separate incident, Amelia Goleman lost a purse containing 25 dollars while standing at West Commerce and South Alani streets Monday afternoon when a thief slipped it from under her cloak.
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Ridgeway
Prarcall Hudelton & Table
George Reeve
W. Z. Milewell
Ogden Street
Menger Hotel
C. D. McCowan
Miliameras
South Olistrucks
Amelia Goleman
Falon Avenue
West Commerce
South Alani
Nets to Stage WS Fourth Program
San Antonians join a July celebration for the Linited War Veterans council at Koehler Park. Chairman Hut Durkee announces events with boys marching and a 2 pm start. William W. Herring leads sports. ceremonies include Battery E Fifteenth Field Artillery and the Winth infantry band. Speakers include J. L. Cohee Merrill Bishop and S. M. Todd reading the Declaration of Independence. City recreation aids in non sports activities after remarks.
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San Antonians
Koehler Patk
War Veterans Council
Huth Durkee
Sparis Everts
William W. Herring
United Confederate Veterans
United India Wars Veterans
United Spanish War Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Amerigan Legion
Fifteenth Field Artillery
Avery J. Ghayer Jr
Winth Infantry
Sel. Donate Salvitt
J. Cohee
Merrill Bishop
San Antonio Publie Sdoal
M. Todd
City Recreation Department
pivErsm
Writ Withdrawn On Two Year Old Fine
Maxwell Burker filed a writ through Judge Charles J. Matthews in county court to challenge a two year old fine. The judge ordered a hearing for Monday after the fine was satisfied by four days in jail and a two dollar per day credit. A Balboa woman paid 3.08 on a 15.50 fine from 1933 for abusive language, arrested after nearly two years of payments.
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Balboas
Man Jailed After Theft Bribe Tries A Street Man
A 19-year-old Burlesett resident was jailed after attempting a bribe and theft. Officers from Quincy Street and Main Avenue chased him near Ray Valle detective headquarters at 430 pm. The suspect tried to pay 210 to dodge arrest after allegedly stealing a cat from R. El Ray.
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Burlesett Street
R. EL Ray
Quincy Street
Ray Valle
Hig Place
Barlio
P. Sinty
A. P. Marily
Ernsthe
Fire at Piits Company Plant Ignites In Gowstown
A grease fire at the Piits company plant in Gowstown spread to surrounding structures on Roosevelt avenue. Fire crews battled the blaze for over 30 minutes, estimating damage around 1900 dollars and noting the plant owner Burke Doolin expects greater losses.
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Doolin
Terrell sheriff Cook lauded as Western model in rugged tale
An unevenly readable feature extols Sheriff Bhavall Lee Cook of Terrell county as a genuine Westerner who dislikes drag-store boots and wild acts. It portrays his earlier life as a swimmer, his knowledge of local trails, and his stance on frontier bravado while recounting a misfit tale of boot fashion and a javelina chase.
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del RO
Sly
West Texan
Wiebbe
Bhavall
Lee A. Cook
Terrell County
Yeenchl
Hix
Wigon
di del Ryo
Poulsty
Terrell
Cook
Texas
Bexar Form Grange Unit Elects Leader
Bexar Form Grange Unit, a branch of the David Crockett Grange, has been organized by Ersav come ty Sirmers. Pred Evins, past president of the Hryatus emb ait af, was elected master of the grange and will lead the group in its hog counsels and community efforts in Bexar.
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David Crockett Grange
Ute
United States
Ersav
Ty Sirmers
Evins
Hryatus Emb
Com Aid Hog Counsels
Bexar Rqlily
Erange
Mullinax Busy With County Insurance Decision
County Commissioners agreed to take over county liability and storm insurance on county buildings, an annual cost totaling about 7800 every three years. County Auditor Edgar G. Garvey will handle the matter, with representatives from about six insurers seeking business. Commission Chairman Frost Woodhull and members Donnell Abyott Uhr, Uhr camichian committee noted.
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H. Mullinax
Cobb~ty
Tiis Husimis Ad Beery
Edgar G. Garvey
Eaure
Frost
Woodhull
Robert
Uhr Camichian
Ingarenen
Tee
Commissionara Wedim
Donnell
Thones W. Abyott
Major Frank Young Ordered to Capital Duty
Maj Frank Young, on duty at the station hospital in Houston, has been ordered to report to Washington for duty at the general Glenessary facility. The transfer follows orders issued in September for the Capital assignment.
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Frank Young
Capital
Teank
Young
Cords
Station Hospital
Patt Sun Houston
Silre
Oriers Do
Soldier Enjoys Tough Night Amid Odd Misadventure
Harald W genens, a soldier of Company G, describes a rough evening at the army post. He and fellow guards endured exhaustion while replenishing supplies, then two order patrolmen spotted a man at South Medina street in black with no trousers. Taken to detective headquarters, he claimed a head injury and air shock left him unconscious, with no spare pants available. Detective Sergeant Kelly loaned his rain coat and escorted him to quarters.
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Harald W. Genens
Solcioy
Company G
Infantis
Vjes+ Tymonilag
Kelly Patos
New Lion Officers To Be Installed
San Antonio Lions club to install officers at 7 p m Wednesday at the Grant hotel. Officers listed include De A O Wyelven president Rogers Sinsh vier prnaidia A Faritiy Ireand wer provident Pete Murty third Wee presidents Ane drew Smith secretary treasurer Los Rodriguez tail-lister O W McTinany Lon famer and Her Man Hi Oohs captain. Directors Rafael de la Colina I Aren der dames D B Teom a Burkholder. Following a banquet in the ball room members will attend the regular meeting.
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San Antonio Lions
Grintet Hotel
A. O. Wyelven
Rogers
Sinsh Vier Prnaidia
A. Faritiy
Ireand Wer Provident
Pete Murty
Anedrew Smith
Suspect Returned By San Diego Police
Suspect Michie F. Morets was returned by San Diego Police on Tuesday while in custody of Lieut J. L. Slattery. Morets is wanted on several California fronts and is described as dangerous.
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San Diego
Michie F. Morets
Tere Iagh
San Devo
June Graduates From Local High Schools
Francis and Howard Henson, from 318 Harrison Street, and Margaret Ellen Fienson lead a June graduation wave. Francis and Howard completed studies at Incarnate Word High School and Central Catholic High School while Margaret Ellen Fienson earned a J A? degree at Ensap Tale Word College. Howard plans to study at St Mary’s University this fall, pursuing athletics, with Francis continuing later.
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Francis
Howard Hensotide
Harrison Sirtas
Alaroo Heights
Incarnati Word High School
Central Cathotic High School
Margaret Ellen Fienson
Jung Eraduates
Ensap
Tale Word College
Howard
Rowitd Henson
Henson
Bal Anfont Public Service Company
St. Mary's University
Film Bellop Returns Here In San Antonio Career Notes
A retrospective on Cooke, a San Antonio native and former bellhop turned actor, who has appeared in over 150 motion pictures. He spoke of plans to stay in San Antonio briefly before resuming work in Hollywood. He cited early roles in Torchy comedies and recent appearances in Golf Diggers of 1935 and Doubting Thomas.
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Gunter
Bt. Anthony Hotels
Contée
Torehy
Empire Theater
Alberta Vaughn
Clara Raw
Ted
Pad
Eurone
Thyolhy
David Cooke
San Antonio
Brackenridge
Soho
Cooke
Yslinop
Bolly
Mollywood
Insight
Stedins
California
Sam Wood
Will Rogers
Pietwe
Doubting Thomas
Expaiis
Hie Weso Caast
League Stays Out Of Telephone Fight
The Citizensy League scene notes a Monday meeting where member Hears Firshbery said the committee backed the steps by handle Tavtor. An intervention was filed in a general district court on behalf of Wilkes Kothtann. The exec member Tet explains the committee’s stance on rate reductions and subscriber rights.
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Citizensy League
Ten
Bexar Medic Wins Instructed Verdict in Court
Dr Elgar 7 Laird faced a verdict of acquittal in County Court ab Law No %, charged with violating the medical practice act. The state failed to prove advertising implied he was a surgeon or required medicine. A second complaint under another act section remains pending. Investigator Clove Hawkins reports ongoing proceedings by the state board of medical examiners.
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Dr. Elgar
Laird
Charles J. Matthiews
Clove Hawkins
Willomar
Indictment Over Pistol Toting Tangles Chickens Case
Former Bexar county chicken owner Clauss faces a misdemeanor indictment for unlawfully carrying a pistol after a gambling night clash of fighting roosters at Beras Milk. Witnesses described bets, a controversial rule dispute, and Clauss allegedly brandishing a pistol to pocket a wager before leaving.
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Otta A
Clauss
Bexar County
Nally
Criminal District Court
Grand Jury
Firing of Salutes Planned for Fourth at Port Sant Houston
The Fourth of July observance will include multiple gun salutes at Port Sant Houston and Camp Bullis. A national salute for United War Veterans will be fired at Koehler Park. Ceremonies at nearby posts include a 4:34 p.m. infantry parade and a 9:00 p.m. guard ceremony.
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Port Sant Houston
Camp Bullis
C.T
Koehler Park
Silernbunith
United War Veterans Gobheil
Heartny
Treat Field
New Braunfels Avenue
Beer Tax Revenue In Bexar County Up Slightly
Bexar county collected 24 697.71 in beer dealer and manufacturer taxes for the first six months of 1935, with state receipts totaling 49 215.58 and a combined 73 823.34 from state and local sources. Auditor F Thompson notes a small rise from 1934. about 489 beer dealers, distributors and manufacturers in the county.
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Bexar County
Albert VW. Huth
Lawty Essen
Aecord
Ing Fo
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