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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1941

Page

8

Funeral with full military honors for Col. O. Sarratt

Funeral services with full military honors held at the Post chapel for Col. O. Sarratt retired army officer who had lived in San Antonio since 1827. He led the Sith Field artillery in France in 1918 and commanded his regiment at Meuse Argonne. Survivors include two sons Lt. Col. E. C. Sarratt and Charles, a daughter in Union BC, sisters and other relatives. Services at 9:30 a.m. at the home precede chapel rites. Honorary pallbearers listed.

O. Sarratt San Antonio Barratt Sith Field Arltery France Roythern New York General Staff College Washington Geo Halstead Dorey Q. Boles T. A. Roberts Kenneth Atorte George C. Bese

The Duchess Wins 30 Day Reprieve in California

The 52 year old head of an underworld operation known as The Duchess has earned a second 30 day reprieve after clemency was granted by the governor following a meeting at a women’s prison. The governor also granted reprieves to two companions, Mike Simeone and Gordon Haskins. Britain forms the National Building Record to consider reconstruction plans for buildings destroyed by German air raids.

Juanita Mike Simeone Gordon Haskins Britain The National Building Record Lank Turner Jimmy Stewart Tony Pat Morrison Gogl Behtherazade BM Dordan Dar Whisper Jackie Cooper Chanel Dige~ Low Duckle Mellbu Jimmy Durante Ban- Jon Che Magnifticent Pandro Berman Bet ‘Ter Grace Moore Hollywood Weutoth Mosle Ann Gills Jeanette MacDonald Nym

Free Library Budget Requested for 1941-42

The Bexar County Free Library budget for 1941-42 was presented to county commissioners on Thursday by Miss Janima Wells. The plan asks for stationers, partitions, transportation, and funds for two men, totaling 1300, plus a 2500 increase to meet rising demands. Last year saw 275,014 loans across 20,000 volumes, with 62 percent in technical subjects.

Bexar County Free Library

Winchell on Broadway and Washington Theatrical Scribbles

Walter Winchell reports on Broadway and national politics with gossip about radio sponsors by Brazil and potential moves by Cordell Hull and other figures. The column notes Alsop in Bombay, press receptions for royalty, naval tension, submarine warnings, and various celebrity mentions amid wartime chatter.

Tight Shoes on Empire Program

Empire theater opens Friday featuring Tight Shoes a Runyan comedy with John Howard Anne Gwynne Bro Crawford and Leo Cartilo. Plot centers on Runyan assembling a mobster caper and a baby Lange amid a Broadway style tale plus short features from The Three Stooges and News reels. A floating bridge in Ontario’s lake district is touted as the world’s longest, with event details uncertain.

Demon Runyan John Howard Binfie Hames Anne Gwynne Bro Crawford Leo Cartilo Empire Theater Runyan Lange Plase Broadway Lown Stooges

FLKS GO INTO FINAL SESSION AT NATIONAL CONVENTION

Philadelphia July 17 UP Ibelepakes report the Seventy seventh National ks covention heads into its final mission with Installation as officers and the tranq parade top the program More than 10909 members are expected to be there

Philadelphia Upi Ks Covention

March convention urged public to form defense majority

Maj. Gen. Henry G. Pratt urged the public to organize a defense majority at a convention. He warned that the general public does not yet understand the developments and emphasized the need to counter organized minorities that hinder defense efforts.

Henry G. Pratt Publc Poreud Orewis

Jesse Lasky Seeks Right Actor for Mark Twain

Hollywood gossip on Jesse Lasky courting the ideal actor for The Life of Mark Twain as Serge nt York success boosts casting confidence. Talks involve Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, Gene Tierney and other stars. details on testings, director Jo Von Sternberg, and pressures of studio scheduling dominate the page.

Jesse Lasky Mark Twain Louell Parsons Matton Holstor Ze. N.S Hollywood Sergeant York Jessa Mark ‘Twain Bob Tosky York Gary Cooper Hig Tennessee Lasky Jesse Washington Cor- Wel Hull Wacty Hull General Pershing Gene Termney Countess Grisint Sgroom Twentieth Century-Kox Poppy Arnold Pressburger Walter Waner Test Fing Madame Goidam Madame Gin Sling Jo von Sternberg Pressburger

Arm Labor Parley Set in Texas Conference

A conference on farm labor shortages will be held in San Antonio July 22 with leaders from Coastal Bend and Central Texas agriculturists. The meeting, organized by the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Dirt Members Congress, aims to address cotton picker shortages amid defense industry absorption.

Hilo Grantle Y Kelley Coastal Bend Central ‘Texas

Penny Serenade at Palace Theater Opens

Irene Dunne and Cary Grant star in Penny Serenade a romantic drama opening at the Palace theater. Based on a magazine novel it follows a newspaper man and his wife through domestic joys and sorrows with Rosalind and Edgar as cast members.

Irene Dunne Cary Grant George Stevens Palace Theater Priday Martha Gheaycy

Mystery Drama Western at State Theatre Opens Twin Bill

The popular singing cowboy Gatle Autry stars in a musical western titled Back In the Saddle opening at the State theater Saturday. Cast includes Mary Lee Smiley Burrette Jacqueline Wells Edward Norrig and Arthur Loft. The second feature The Nurse's Secret stars Lee Patrick and Regis Toomey in a mystery thriller. The serial Junior G hfey, a cartoon, and the news complete the program.

Gatle Autry Mary Lee Smiley Burrette Jacqueline Wells Edward Norrig Arthur Loft Lee Patrick Regis Toomey Junior G Hfey

Boy Thieves Trade Bike for Bananas at Corrigal Stand

Two youths tried to steal a bicycle and traded it for a dozen bananas at Fmelle Corrigal's fruit stand on 503 South Earedo. They fled when confronted, leaving their bicycle behind. Corrigal, an old police observer, alerted authorities.

Tn Rachange Fmelle Corrigal South Earedo Seoth

Its The Light Now for Went Ag Heaults

The fragmentary item notes a change in status or event titled Its The Light Now for Went Ag Heaults with unclear details and no readable dates or organizations. The readable elements suggest a local notice style but lack verifiable context for full factual summary.

Went Ag Heaults Diet

Abilene Christian Quartet to Sing at Church Tour

The ACU male quartet will tour the Southern states for two months, singing at Denver Heights Church of Christ. Members include Baste T. Moore, Leon Locke, Wayland James, and an assistant. Dial P4243 for Want Ad results.

Abilene Christian College Siog Eidey Denver Heights Church of Christ Baste T. Moore Leon Locke Wayland James An Dois Black

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