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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1937

Page

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Hollywood Plans and Delays for 1927 Film Moves

Hollywood plans hinge on Leslie Howard heading for Egypt to shoot Lawrence of Arabia while Alexander Xerda preps London films. William K. Howard sails from New York to assemble a company for exterior Egypt work, directing Charles Laughton on White Gold. MGM delays due to Shearer availability. Gladys George cast in Margaret Sharp. Milton Herle secured long term. Win set for New Faces of 1998. Warner and Fox expanding Broadway and London crossovers with Landi, Price, Powell, and Annabella.

Parsons Universet Firevies Los Angeles Daly Leslie Howard Wigland Charles Laughton M.G.M Gladys George Margaret Sharp Makini Milton Herle H. K.d.ragle Sam Briskin Ns Weaklen RKO Mmake Melousy Warners Elissa Landi Jeaves New York Dent Vincent Price Jean Lédistars Bus+ Fekete Twentieth Century- Pox

Threat note linked to Utah religious sect incident

Monticello Utah July note threatening violence to a leading figure of the Arango home religious group was found pinned to an office door. Authorities investigated after Horace Allred and Mes Norleht reported the crude threat tied to a plan aiming to drive the figure out of San Juan county. The note warned of repercussions if the target did not leave the county.

Monticello Utah Arango Horace Allred Norle Geden San Jay Cavnty

Little Man Returns to Stock Market Highlights

In New York on January 17 brokers and investors note the famed trader’s shift from gambler to financier. Analysts see cautious optimism as he reviews quarterly reports and market movements for potential investments. Farmers in Nebraska benefited from two to three years of AAA program support totaling millions.

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Local Rumor Muddles Night Bus Stop Scene

Disjointed notes report a late night Olmos district bus stop incident with missing details. Names such as Delesive Pred, Richie Tucker, Ken Moyer and Leo Borger appear amid rumors of privacy concerns and shuffled timelines.

Richie Tucker Ken, Moyer Diel Peach University of Texas Ace Joe Johnson Insurance Mai Buma Tae Tia Gal Edward Wogaseh Leo Borger Chaco

Walter Winchell On Broadway Observations and Asides

Walter Winchell’s guest column features Ginger Rogers recalling Hollywood scenes and stars. The piece surveys studio practices, technology, and public fascination with cinema, including notes on actors, directors, and evolving fashion. Rogers blends commentary with vivid vignettes from late 1930s film culture.

Arreendom Walter Winchell Winchell Gravatlowlig Wil Grace Ginger Rogers

Soviet Polar Fliers to See Movies Made in Hollywood

Three Rustians who guided a polar flight from Moscow to the north pole visited Hollywood Lotay last Wednesday to view films. They expressed interest in Claudette Colbert Clark Gable Boris Karloff and Loretta Lombard and Wallace Beery and noted their desire to see modern cinema.

Los Angeles Moscow Pyar North Soulhery Gotiforiin Hollywood Lotay Ian Claudette Colbert Clark Gable Teohort Mongomery Boris Karloff Oosoley Lombard Wallice Beery

Comics Collect At Hollywood Table

A stream of Hollywood names and scenes from a technicolor era tableaus. Actors and crews like Donald Belen, Charlie Chaplin, and Sylvia Sidney are noted with shoots rehearsals and upcoming projects. The piece lists social events, film industry chatter, and a tease of August openings and theater appearances.

Elephant Boy at Aztec gains kids and adults appeal

A Jag jungle adventure from Alexander Korda with Sabu, based on Kipling, plays at the Aztec for all ages. The film pleases with Indian authenticity though not matching American production polish. it remains engaging for children and fans of jungle cinema. Short subjects include Porky in Construction. A separate item notes Mrs. Blanche Hendrick, 52, found dead by hanging in Lang Ban Sada. Funeral services planned.

Sant Woolford Alexander Korda India Kipling Sabu Korda Fae Fooks Yonasan Porky Ilang Ban Sada Blanbeth On Hendrick Pris Hay

Mae West Marriage Ruling Leaves Wallace Question Open

A Los Angeles court ruled Mae West remains legally married to vaudeville partner Frank Wallace due to unclear evidence of their union. Judge Robert Kony ordered costs paid to Diamond Lil producer but avoided a final declaration on whether they lived as husband and wife, citing possible historical relevance.

Los Angeles Uly Ins Mae West Ant Vaudevic Frank Wallace Nh Issue Superior Autre Robert Kony Willace

Loyalists Aim to Trap Rebel Besiegers Near Madrid

In Madrid area actions widen as MIaJa leads government troops to threaten encirclement of insurgent forces in 20 towns and villages. Franco's forces counter with air attacks on Madrid fronts while civilians report casualties on city outskirts amid claims of a year of triumph celebrations in Salamanca and renewed urgings to prepare for a second year of triumph.

Madrid Mercely Daten Ceeneralisisimo Francisco Franco Dose Milasa Aismes Brunete Clemiparueias Miaja Pranco Franco Aburban Salamanca Spain

California Flood Control Foreseen

Washington July 11 AI Representative Barry R Sheppard of Yucaton Calif sat today as the Army civil appropriations bill on the President s desk carries funds for surveys and a portion of actual construction of the 13 000 000 Orange County Gullf Good control project He says the bond issue is approved and they will spend about 250 000 for initial investigations and surveys

Washington Barry R. Sheppard Yucaton Calif Army Orange County Sheppard Edgiuness

Baxter and Beery in Midnight Show at Majestic

Warner Baxter and Wallace Beery star in Silver Ship. The midnight show features Baxter as the ship captain and Beery as his chief mate with Mickey Rooney Elizabeth Alley and Joseph Schildkraut among a strong supporting cast.

Mon Withiowt Warner Baxter Wallace Beery Majestic Theater Jory America Baxter Mickey Reauey Elizabeth Alley Joseph Bchild Kam

Daver Robbed and Locked in Delivery Truck

Brooks, driver for Alana Cunningham, was robbed by a bandit armed with a revolver who slashed the money pouch and locked him inside his delivery truck on West Sallana Street. The incident occurred near Medina and Commerce streets as he attempted a delivery at night. the assailant fled as Brooks escaped after about 16 minutes. Police search for the suspect with no current ID.

Brooks West Sallana Street Commerce Medina Amckurding

Keys Quadruplets In Bow at NBC Barn Dance

Cary Renwicke reports on NBC Barn Dance events featuring the Keys quadruplets from Hollis Texas and other guests. Broadcasts across KTLA KABC KTSA and local stations provide multi hour remote coverage from 3:15 pm through 8:45 pm with musical acts by Goldfarb Layer Shaw and the swing club orchestra along with Ted Lewis and Rita Vallee.

Keys NBC Renwicke Cary Hepas Leamse Houston San Antonio KTLA KABC Sant Ol Boliver Goldfarb Hollis Texas Roberta Leola Mary Atue Mona Jon Kelly Ted Lewis Ghuskin Rita Vallee Dallas

Short Wave Saturday program highlights and listings

A compact rundown of Saturday radio and music segments including Toulon program details, Viennese Quartets, dance music, and various stations. It notes times such as 6 40 pm and 4 ing, plus mentions of 1H Ov 16.28 mer and multiple performers like Mothe Uisler Deviy and Garacus, with references to stations, venues, and distant locales like Santiago and Australia.

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Our Gang Movie Birthday Sunday

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Landing Fields for P O Roots Proposed

Washington July 11 officials take hopeful steps to use rooftops as autogyro ports enabling gyros to transport stentosphere planes creating a faster air mail network. A $100 million appropriation is approved to accelerate export attachments and experimental routes.

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Soprano Margaret Baum Shines on Vo lumble Network Debut

Soprano Margaret Baum, a rising star, recently appeared on the Vo lumble network. She wins praise across the Midwest opera crowd for her performances and vocal versatility.

Margaret Baum Volumble Network Avillences

Weather Report Reads Mixed Precipitation Across Regions

A long OCR yielded a cluttered weather summary with mixed precipitation reports. It lists totals such as 73 inches excess this month and 63 inches excess overall, along with monthly and daily rainfall figures, tide notes, and multiple city observations including Dallas, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

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Three L A Women Hurt in Crash In Booth Forest Street Collision

Three Los Angeles women were injured at 7 40 p m Saturday when their car crashed in the 200 block of Booth Forest street. Catezina Hernandez 41 Flores? driver suffered cuts, Gladys Martinez 23 bused, and Jaydi Mattes 43 sprained ankle. All received treatment at Robert B Green hospital. The driver said she lost control of the car.

Antonun Garden Booth Fores Street Catezina Hermandez Flores Attec Gladys Mastinez Porrent Street Jaydi Mattes Robert B. Green Hospital Pollen

Britain, Nazis, Reds Sign Naval Accord

Britain signed bilateral naval accords with Germany and Russia bridging powers amid wartime tensions. The treaty limits warship size but not number and provides for exchange of naval building data.

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Storms in Japan Kill 45 Across Kansai Region

Violent rain and wind storms swept Kanagawa and Gunma prefectures causing 45 deaths. Thousands of homes were washed away or destroyed, with widespread damage reported across the region.

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Dance At Training School A Lead Event

A chaotic OCR fragment describes a dance at a training school with both girls and college-aged attendees. It references a social event, an impromptu show, and plans for regular dances each month, implying a community gathering aimed at social activities and quality attendance.

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Radio Programs TodaySaturday Schedule Highlights

A dense listing of radio segments across networks RTSA WTSA and AXSA detailing talks, music, orchestras and variety acts. Notable entries include Harlem Serenade, Professor Quiz, Tom Dorsey and Eddy Duchin records, and national network showcases with orchestras and famous names. The schedule covers morning through early evening with multiple station IDs and program titles.

Medic reports at Fort Sam Houston regimental change

Lt Col Huddlestay of the Medical Corps reports at Fort Sam Houston to join the Second Medical Regiment as regimental executive officer. He previously served in the First Division overseas during World War I, with origins in Washington. This marks his first return to duty on the East Coast region.

Veen Waahloglan Army medicAl Center Hudaleston Army Washington

Lost and Found Ad Service Announcement

Announcing an extra service to publish Lost and Found notices in The Light. Morning broadcast common, no Sunday gap. For best results call Fannin 1231 to place your ad and recover valuables.

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