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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1939

Page

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Italy Film Market To Be Reopened In Hollywood Outlook

Hollywood notes on Italian market reopening, Hal Wallis reports Americans favoring US films in Italy, with Sidemen projects and Nobel tests. mentions Warners potential film life of Nobel founder, Muni casting, Rebecca test worries, and Jo an Bennett and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. headlines. Also reports Our Lady of the Lake College graduation with 37 seniors earning degrees including arts music and science, and August diploma count.

Equella Parsons Motion Picture Hollywood Hal Wallis American Pictures Sr A Italy Iiss Mustglini Sweden Hel Nonel Institute Warners Paul Muni Pasteur Zola Juarez Jet Warners Tek Muni Nobel Hays Harry Edington Frances Marion South of the Amazon Harry James Whale Joan Bennett Douglas Fairbanks Jr W. K Our Lady of the Lake College Margaret Ann Eyelyn Knopp Belly Gene Bielski Jozette Regard Canon Clare Alice Gonner Lucile Fortune Alice Marie Shor Alma Sophie Angeling Marle Anha Louise Mary Aquinas Teenie Block Mary Cassiana Mary Clarissa Delphine Marle Ister de Paul N. B Navy Fidelis Mary Oneida I. W B. S Joesep Merle Mary Ladislaus Mary Lennard Mary Leonardo Mureen Mays Marxitinda Mary Olive Mary Raphaella Lillian Spellesp Bessie Mae Welbling Evelyn Williams Mary Corduly Mary Corsini Florence Marle Benevi Hancrolé Mary Raymunda Mary Elinor Campion Mary Charles Lila Dyer Waldemar Gursch Mary Erasmus Siater Mary James St. Michael Eliter Lua Hechelor Frances Misnee

Hollywood Gossip Roundup Reveals Scandal and Celebrities

The column bundles celebrity gossip and social events from Hollywood and London. It notes Nova Pilbeam sending a test from London to Selznick, Audrey Henderson planning a divorce, Hedy Lamarr and her dogs, Betty Warren and Milton Sperling at a reception, Doris Lary and Mary Martin at Beverly Hills venues, Bert Wheeler and Frank Fay chatting at a cafe, Mary Martin and Stirling Ross renewing old ties, and Astrid Alwyn's dogs biting her during a dog fight.

Hollywend Audrey Henderson Beng Ben FA Tsreid Wella Jean Belle Herlow Hennie Brand Hedy Lamasr Joh Howard Queen of the Angels Hospital Holywood H H. M. Warren Betty Milton Sperling Wues Tim Doris Lary Meevys Freck Wiih Beach Howe Beve Deutls Ben Lyon Hay Smiths London Bert Wheeler Frank Fay Hollywood Mary Martin Daddy Stir- Tey Ross Beverly Hi Bob Ritchie June Gaile Astrid Ailwyn

Weather summary for San Antonio and West Texas coast

The report notes variable winds, fair conditions, and hot temperatures. San Antonio area highs near 96F, lows around 74F through Saturday night and Sunday, with a fair weekend ahead and gentle to moderate southwest winds on the coast. Precipitation totals are minimal, with no rain in the two-hour period ending 7 am.

San Antonin Snd Texas

Fragmented OCR Snippet Reports Partial Local Text

An unreadable OCR fragment shows scattered characters and numbers including a sequence 7a a a3 we st 32 th 5f 46 Fa, with no clear event, entities, or context readable for a coherent summary.

Daladier Takes Lead in French Spy Ring Probe

Premier Daladier assumes personal charge of the investigation into a German spy ring in France. Officials report several suspects have confessed to receiving money from German agents as secrecy restrictions limit release of details. The government vows to withhold information until authorities approve.

Daladier Takin Ojwrnions Frence Torpinn toHol Alreay Paris Tesk

Forest Fires Battle Across Northern California and Oregon

Forest fires near Redding California burned over 200 acres in Pitt River drainage a six crew together with 228 personnel fought the blaze six miles west of town another fire consumed heavy timber nearby In Portland Oregon Washington state three major fires raged with temperatures rising and humidity falling threatening timberlands across the region

Redding Calif Pitt River Segion Boo Acres Portland Utree Yirein Oregon Washington

Murder Verdict Shocks Palestine After Double Shelling

In Palestine a verdict was returned in a double shooting at the city waterworks. Former Mayor J M Handorf and Eubanks were killed after a long-running feud from Handorf’s mayoral term. Authorities cited no clear motive for the shootings.

Palestine H. Be. Cpegey Exibangs J. MW. Handorf Handort Eubanks Frs

Rare plant blooms during vacation in Aliguipfa note

Doyle Lynn planted a rare queen of the night cactus eight years ago and waited for a single night bloom. The flower opened for four hours while she was away on vacation, marking a fleeting, remarkable moment in her garden.

Aliquipfa Doyle Lynn

Peddler Regulation Drawn for Fruit and Vegetables

Regulations for street peddlers of fruit and vegetables announced to city crowd await council approval. The draft ordinance, prepared after talks with Ban An Menlo Fruit and Vegetable association, imposes a $5 quarterly fee and health inspection costs on pedl ers and their wares.

Bidney de Io Santos An- Menlo

Young Mr Fonda Does a Line Job

Film review praising Henry Fonda in Young Mr Lincoln. Notes Lincoln era defense of two murder suspects and courtroom scenes. Highlights Ann Rutledge Stephen A Douglas Mary Todd and the Turrel family performances. Calls the film a wholesome family picture and recommends it.

Mr. Fonda Sant Woolford Henry Fonda Lincolni Fonda Abe Salem Springfield Almatiac Ann Rutledge Stephen A. Douglas Mary Thecham Jos Turel Alice Brady Richard Cromwell Eddie Quillian Ann Rutherford Axleen Wheels Rmuumer

Froggy Bottom Frolics at Majestic Theater Saturday

The Majestic Theater presents the all colored Froggy Bottom Frolica on Saturday night with eight acts and forty stars. Milton Larkin and his orchestra headline as the Souths latest swing. performers include Lor saine Haywood Gouthem and Celeste Atlen as producer and MC. The program promises comedy dance and rhythmic numbers centering on Daughters Courageous featuring John Gabiel and the Lane sisters.

Bill Ban Antonio Daretown Majestic Theater Milton Larkin South Svattic Lidod Three Fest Steppers Lorsaine Haywood Gouthem Songbird Fred Reid Dore Euro Mar Celeste Atlen Camedy Bereen Bltary John Gabiel Lane Sisters

Highland Theater Midnight Screenings Feature Grand Hatel Nevada

The Highland Theater presents an all talking Czechoslovak film Grand Hatel Nevada at 1:30 a.m. Saturday night. The movie, shot in Czechoslovakia, follows a doctor taken ill and afraid of life, amid mountain resort scenes.

Highland Theater Nevada Czechoslovakia

Nine Month Suspended Terms Issued in Immigration Case

Federal Judge R J McMillan revoked a prior suspension for Atelino Salvillarit Ori ber 1037 and ordered him to serve a nine month term after his illegal entry conviction. The sentence was suspended on the condition he leave the United States and not reenter for five years unless admitted. Emittia Reyes and Tederlan Flores also received nine month suspended terms conditioned on leaving the country.

Atelino Emittia Reyes Tederlan Flores

Two Army Fliers Die in Farmingdale Plane Crash

Two Army aviators Maj. Page Durbin aged 45 from Phishing and Sgt Allen W. Lewis aged 28 from Brooklyn were killed when their yellow Pursuit aircraft crashed late yesterday at Teeth Page state park in Farmingdale New York during a routine flight.

Farmingdale N.Y Page State Park Maj Page Durbin Phishing Bergeant Allen W. Lewis Brookly Miteaelfeta

Fire Destroys Mexican Resort Near Zaraguas

El Paso reports Watertin Gardens, a noted resort near Zaraguas, Mexico, was destroyed by a night fire. Grande from Yatra, Texas, said the loss may reach 125000 dollars as embers reflected fourteen miles away. Geovlo Bermuerz, a resort owner, estimates the damage at 125000 dollars.

EL Paso Watertin Gardens Zaraguas Mexico Aeroxythrais Grande Yatra Texas Geovlo Bermuerz

Harlem denial colors Newport offer to relocate leaders

A disputed statement allegedly signed by Angela C G Kaufman claimed Father Major J Divine would take over Res? mansion in Newport Rhode Island to clean up the resort, but Harlem officials refused the claim and said Kaufman will be allowed time to settle her affairs. The report notes no clear confirmation of any agreement or dates.

New York Angela CG. Kaufman Harlem Major J. Divine Newport Biyine Angela C. Kaufman

Disturbances and House Control Suit in Supreme Court

The disturbances lingered until recently when Mrs. Tautman’s right to transfer the house to Divine and his Angela was challenged in a Supreme Court suit filed by Coun tess Dorothy Childeblinpant, fourth wife of the late Richard Washburn Cai nd, author and diplomat who once owned the property. Mrs. K auman abandoned the plan and offered the house to Divine after Newport authorities refused a liquor license. Divine’s secretaries, Jon Lamb, quote Mrs. Hautman saying racketeers and gambling must go, with Newport facing a hornet’s nest as Divine efforts aim to clean up New park.

di Vine Jon Lamb Hautman Newport United States Pathor Divine New Park

Fragmented rental and events roundup from era paper

A garbled daily column lists rent figures, entertainment notes, and ads across venues and schedules. It names groups such as Kang Gonrin Journal, Doris Rhodes, Barry Wood, and Rex Frela, with scattered references to orchestras, dances, and broadcasts, creating a snapshot of a busy, but unreadable, issue.

Pho West Plenariels Doris Rhodes Oatcenny Geadren Russ Morgan Kabc Wa Wearaun Kono— International Goodwill RISA Southaes Orth Io Barry Wood Air Boyeere James Orchestra Rex Frela Orch Ada Duchin

National Weadliners Club Awards Highlight Broadcast

The National Weadliners club awards honor outstanding reporting and service as the Damon Roumyaty award goes to notable reporters. The program titled Amexicans at Work will air on KTSA-S from AllanLr ty's venue with Renny Goodman leading the broadcast and a notable American broadcast theme expected.

Weadliners — Club Gohin Dis Neywork Tate Today Ktsa—S New York ReAl Erlera Damon Roumyaty Fay Arnis Banqurd

Fragmented Short Wave Radio Listings From Berlin to New York

A dense OCR of radio schedules and musical notes lists stations, times, and programs from Berlin to New York. It mentions Berlin, London, San Francisco, Cincinnati, and Hamburg along with various performances and times, reflecting a chaotic broadcast catalog. Several entries include names like Ted Weems and orchestras, with numerous numbers denoting frequencies, durations, and prices.

City Vice Sweep Jails 6 Men and 23 Women

Police vice squad continued the city administration's drive against vice conditions. On Friday night officers Joe Ponant Rex May and J. O'NGIL arrested six men and 23 women on vagrancy charges during a raid in An In sensive area.

New City Administration Pereang Joe Ponant Rex May J. O'Ngil

Jap British Parley Opens At Tientsin In British Note

TOKYO July 15 The conference to negotiate the British Japanese dispute at the North China port of Tientsin opened today with Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita and British ambassador Sir Robert Leslie Craigie meeting for three hours. A foreign office statement said they discussed general questions forming the background of the situation. They plan another meeting Monday in London. The Daily Mail described the atmosphere as not rosy. A demonstration against the British embassy in financial independence was noted.

TORIO North China Tientyin Hachiro Arita Rovert Leslie Craigie Foreign Office London Daily Mall Warsy Yeaterday

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