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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1936

Page

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Hollywood Babylon Reels and Rowdy Studio News

Los Angeles July 4 10s Belle Davis weighs in on the fight against production shifts Bette Davis remains a focal point as Warner Brothers reshuffles roles and contracts. Rumors of independent piracy plans are dismissed by Wally Watterson Rothacker and industry chatter highlights Margaret Trumbont and Virginia Wiedler as rising stars with new vehicles. A filled night scene at parties notes big names and a flurry of autograph seekers while fond memories of classic stars linger as industry life rolls on.

Louella Parsons Amolion Fistore Halter Universal Serr Molverkel Los Angeles Belle Davis Auhg Warners Bette Witt Warenels Beverly Roberts Errol Flynn Cagney Watterson Rothacker Fon Surren Paris Vera Winefield Sheehan John Ollevcon Wally Sneehal Hollywood Margaret Trumont Marx, Brothers Eddie Mannix Ole Financial Wiing Tod Browning Gianni Banymore

Betty Furness Joins Fred Astaire Giger Rogers Musical Cast

Betty Furness, noted Hollywood actress, joins the cast of the new Fred Astaire Giger Rogers musical I Won’t Dance for RC Radio. She will play Astaire’s fiancée, joining Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Erle Blore, and Georges Metaxas in the production directed by Gorge Stevens.

Betty Furness Belty Furness Hollywood Fred Astaire Giger Rogers Rc-Radio I Furness Astaire Metches Victer Moore Helen Broderick Erle Blore Georges Metaxn Gorge Stevens

Rudy Cleans Up Vallee's Two Weeks in Texas Nets $71,000

High profile entertainment column notes Rudy Vallee’s Texas tour grossing about $71,000 over two weeks. Mentions Katharine Hepburn’s Portcast Weeks, Buck Jones, Gary Cooper, and RKO buying projects with Joan Bennett slated for leads.

Rudy Vallee Texas Lloyd Pantages Cony Iso Peas Ine Rudy Vallee Eppeater Buck Jones Katharine Heppurn REO Colossal Sun Godey Waller Phinkett Tejas

Brothers Move Next Door Surprise Reunion

A Longview Washington resident moves into a new house across the street and discovers the dwelling’s name and family history. He later meets his brother he had not seen in 46 years, prompting an unexpected reunion.

Longview Wash

Lawley to Receive Cross of Honor at Veterans Picnic

Mne. Douglas N. Lawley, candidate for colony judge, was to be awarded the Cross of Honor by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The presentation was planned at a fourth annual picnic of the United War Veterans at Konhler Park at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

L Lawley Douglas N. Lawley Colonly Mae Southery Konhler Park

Poppy brings Fields to a new talking stage at Majestic

Fields plays Professor Eustace McGarlane the traveling medicine man in a talking version of Poppy at the Majestic theater Saturday night. Rochelle Hudson stars as Me Gargie a nameless orphan who is revealed as the real heiress as Fields clowning and slapstick charm drive the farce.

Poppy Wi O Broadway Majestig Eustace McGarale Fields Rochelle Hudson Gargie Wand Edward Souserland Richart Griamwell Lynne Overmann Catheres Doucet Rosalind Keith

Ripley Visits Own Exhibit At Texas Centennial

Dallas report notes cartoonist Robert L Ripley touring his first ever exhibit at the Texas Centennial with a ceremonial reception and welcome. Ripley, famed for Believe It or Not, is highlighted as a featured guest on Ripley day with a 10 gallon hat ceremony.

Dallas Robert L. Ripley Texas Tal Ripley

Social Houc club hosts at Mrs George Patex residence

Clara Pancoast reports a social club gathering with hostesses Mesdenies AL TL Sara PJ Treving J G Alvarsdon H Perez Dr N M Tocres Rona guests and varied conversations. Plans unfold for Dallas visits to the Centennial exposition and other travels to Galveston Houston and San Francisco as several members depart, while others attend local farewells and a wedding set for St Mary's Episcopal Church with reception at the bride's home.

Clara Pancoast George Patex Houc Club Hureday He Mo Torres Clinton Brandl Ray Gollinis Dustin Goreen George Jardan Chi Sipmia Chi Dallas Galveston Houston Ste Kopecky Jet Mary Tradn Tach Frotanyan

Fourth of July Festivities Across San Antonio Area

July fourth plans roll out with hundreds taking part in citywide events. San Antonio hosts fireworks prompts and public gatherings at Koehler and Landa parks, Bandera Bandera and New Braunfels host games, swimming, barbecue, and dancing amid forecasts for pleasant weather. Local officials urge safety as communities celebrate with parades, sports, and patriotic observances.

San Antonio United States United War Veterans Council Koehler Park New Braunfels Ma Tanda Park Landa Park Boerne Texas Sly Flags Niagara Faille Statue of Liberty Moe Dancig Doerne Fredericksburg Bandera Satan Owen W. Kilday Mueller Park Patrinty Stevices Ralph Durkee Bela Col Ors Grand Army of the Republic United Conederate Veterans National Indian War Veterans United Spanish War Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars The American Legion Disabled American Veterans Ag Koehler Park

Jefferson Roosevelt Fourth of July Address at Monticello

President Roosevelt’s Fourth of July remarks praise Thomas Jefferson as a great and relatable founder. He links Jefferson to the nation’s ideals, liberty, and progress, with Carter Glass introduced as the host. The speech praises independence, self-government, and the builders of a new society, comparing Franklin and Jefferson to minds fueling change and knowledge.

Monticello Thomas Jefferson Roosevelt Jefferson BNE Roccevell Erlile Carter Glass Virginia Otis Benjamin Franklin Thomas Franklin

Thomas Jefferson as Creative Genius and Moral Leader

This reflection honors Thomas Jefferson as a builder of a democratic republic and a model of creative energy. It celebrates his lifelong mission for political and human freedom, the Declaration's spirit, and the University of Virginia, urging continuation of youth, imagination, and responsibility to sustain democracy.

Jed Tuto Bister United States Tan Thomas Jefferson Matton Jefferson Wes Tie Apitt Sneh Mienas University of Virginia

Comfort note on Fourth of July beach fashion trends

New York fashion writers note a shift toward culottes and shirts for women during the Fourth of July season. The trend favors teal or black linen culottes, bolo shirts in white or dark hues, bandanna scarves, peasant styles, and practical beach wear like black pique overalls and denim dresses.

New York Boll Atsa

Vicksburg Sober Fourth of July Observance

Vicksburg Miss July 4 there will be no Fourth of July celebration citizens recalled instead the anniversary of their city's darkest hour. This date recalls the surrender to General A S Grant after a long siege opening the West to federal forces and marking the Confederacy's decline.

Vicksburg Miss Stgtes A. S. Grant

Yearly Fourth of July Nightlife Listings and Dances

Fragmented city notices describe multiple Fourth of July dances and events. Listings mention Rainbow feg eles and Pinnest Brass Band, Adin Lassiez with 250 men and 400, venues near Oak Grove and Commerce, plus free dances and parades. Other notes reference Engle's Sal, Peltz Bias, and local bands such as Dixie Ramblers offering weekend nights.

Rainbow Fegeles Pinnest Adin Lassiez

Heat Worsens Crop Woes Across Plains As Drought Spreads

July reports from the Midwest and plains describe extreme heat and drought threatening corn and other crops. Temperatures reached record levels in several states, with 111 in Norfolk, Nebraska and 104 in South Dakota towns. Officials warn of continued losses and possible government action, including cattle purchases and WPA work programs for distressed farmers in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wyoming and Montana.

Missi Valley Central Plains Norfolk Neb Omaha Piorra Mobridge South Dakota Bismarck Midwest New York New England Wisconsin North Dakota Agriculture Department Washington Canadian Manitoba Saskitchewan Nebraska Linco Giaceya Alliance Jack Rebbits Wallace Des Moines Pierre WPA Dakotas Minnesota Wyoming Montana

Navajos Seek Rain God’s Help in Sacred Ritual

In Gaxabo Arizona on July 4 a group of elder Navajos performed a secretive rite invoking the Najadalintt in hopes of rain. About a hundred elders took part, with ritual prayers and dances expected to lead to the life-giving showers needed to restore barren lands.

Gaxabo Ariz Navajoland Dhe Telbe

Trifle Off Key in Tue History in Sierra Madre

In Sierra Madre California Frances Scott Key descendant recalls her lineage and references the Star Spangled Banner author. A teacher misremembers her name while considering enrollment details and mentions Home Sweet Home. Also promotes a car sale with Glassified Ads.

Sierra Madre Calif Frances Scott Key

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