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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1941

Page

3

Matinee idol Waring charms Lafayette drama students on tour

New York July report on Richard Waring the stage heartthrob, lauded for The Corn Is Green with Ethel Barrymore. He meets Lafayette High drama day students in Brooklyn, recalls river of fan attention, backstage routines, and his rise from Civic Repertory to Broadway.

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Mrs Pantages Dies Aboard Yacht at Catalina Island

Lois Pantages widow of theater magnate dies after a heart attack while swimming near Avalon on Catalina Island. Earlier she played miniature golf with friends. Survived by sons Rodney and Lloyd, daughter Mrs Joh Considine Jr, and granddaughter Erin Considine. The body transported to San Pedro after the death.

Avalon Catalina Island Dalit Lois Pantages la Pan Pantages Erin Considine Rodney Lloyd Pantages San Pedro José Joh Considine Jr

Axis Forces Lose Heavily at Tobruk Raid

Cairo dispatch reports British forces at Tobruk conducted three simultaneous raids yesterday. The Axis defenders faced heavy artillery barrage for nearly three hours and endured serious consumption. A Middle East headquarters communique says the raids were highly successful.

Cairo Tobruk Middle East Lem

Scene Memories and Careers Highlight a Varied Stage Life

The article recalls a diverse stage career with Waring and Gillin, detailing theater work in Camille opposite Le Falonne, a Broadway run in The Stroke of Brecht, and the influence of producer Herbert Shumlin. It mentions Waring learning lines, a costly misunderstanding, and a pivotal casting moment as a woman observer chose him for a role.

America Waring le Falonne Camille Dickeys Theolu Aooth Brecht Eren Herbert Shumlin Shinlin Byronte Lhe Hira Shiramlin Shamilin Gillin Shimntin Warley Dillinn Hellman Shunilla Wartig Wattes Thomas E. Stephens New York Tegatia Matt Scol London Weetport Com Yin Dirkle Florida Japolig

Missing Woman Found Near Hillis After Two Day Absence

BENSON Aux July 19 A 68 year old woman missing for two days was found alive in a sandy wash two miles from Hillis. Soldiers from Fort Mile led the search ordered by post commander Calhee Davis. She was exhausted but in good condition, suffering mainly from thirst and hunger. A hole and belongings including acorns and tobacco papers were found near where she disappeared.

Benson Aux Casbilin Stuuy Mourtplis Fort Milechucht Calhee Davis Phiysmans

Deaf Mute Seeks Fare in Courtroom Bargain

In Camden a deaf mute defendant on a charge of being drunk and disorderly prompted Judge Gene Mariano to dismiss the case after a comic exchange. The judge urged a joint, then the deaf mute asked how she could go home without fare. The judge remained silent and handed her a line. She did not thank him.

Camden Emirt Gene Mariano

Fire destroys refinery in Seminole risking lives

A spectacular refinery fire near Seminole Oklahoma killed two workers Mary Elizabeth Sackfield 47 and Frank R Vaughn 33 and injured three others as flames destroyed the plant. Sparks from an automobile caused a gasoline blaze that damaged 18 wells and 28 butane storage tanks EXPLOSIONS sent flames hundreds of feet high. the plant suffered about 1 000 000 dollars in damage.

Seminole Okla Silly Tory Hantes Last Sominate Sipclali Tayo Caughters Foydell Betty Tau Broadnax

Wheeler Attacks FDE Statement in Roosevelt War Talk

Washington July 19 A noted debater Wheeler of Montana accuses Roosevelt of withholding troop-move details and promises to draftees during the campaign. He warns that Roosevelt would keep a Wheeler if pushed toward war and argues for stronger defense and training beyond one year.

Washington Debator Wheeler D.-Mont Provident Gould Montahan Roosevelt Nodde Wheeler Amerie Forges Ratber Congress Nye Teeland

Nazi Swiss pact extends through 1942

Bern reports that German Swiss commercial negotiations concluded with the signing of an agreement extending the clearing arrangement to the end of 1942 after prolonged discussions.

Bern Switzerland

Pots and Pans Drive Boosts Aluminum Collection

The central depot before the Municipal Auditorium swelled as La Star Brewery trucks delivered loads of old pots kettles and pans in a drive for aluminum for distant defenses. Arthur Miard urged faster collections pointing to Antonio expected returns of 80000 pounds already in Milwaukee Wis. Nearly four long range bombers can be made from 100000 pounds of aluminum. Harry Jorsby said many reluctant residents would call a truck to collect aluminum and be glad to.

Sera Aluminum Buleing Sahurtuy Lae Star Brewery Artur Miard Gan Antonio Mruilsan Wis Haery Jorsty Iso Lone Star Brewery Jersig

20-30 club to install NFU officers at gala dinner

The 20-30 club holds its inaugural dinner dance at the St. Anthony hotel on Saturday. A cocktail party in the Ancestry room leads to dinner and the installation of new NFU officers by Gene Olsen, including Joery Ehlinger as president and other officers such as C. Tindsll, J. C. Herron, Gene Plug, Stanley Schmidt, Budly McFadden, James Bradford, LaRay Stille, Gilbert Meath and Woody Harper.

St. Anthony Tspaan

Boy Sends Aluminum to Roosevelt for Airplane Help

Eight year old Westey Bradshaw of Crockett writes to President Roosevelt asking him to keep the nation strong and to make airplanes with a piece of aluminum. He signs as a hopeful citizen and notes he cannot join the army but will do his part. The note mentions the Liberty Belt hidden during the Revolutionary War in Minntenvil, Pa.

Crociett Sollf Roostvelt Washington Weslay Beadahat Crockett Chile Nome Wes Evens Westey Bradshaw Minntenvil

Azaghouses New Leader Seizes Aleph Zadik Aleph Post

At Schivener on July 19 the eighteenth annual convention elected William Suckle of Philadelphia as grand Aleph God or president of Aleph Zadik Aleph. Mesto Koplin and Trying Kaler were named junior members of the supreme advisory council. Elds Levin and Rye Gartner named other officers. committee voted to support Westminster encampment and fund a drive for equipment at the Schweiner Institute.

Searvilld Schivener Briday William Suckle Philadelphia Aleph Zadik Aleph Tent Brith Youth Organisation AyncKle Tg Harvard University Mesto Koplin Milwaukee Trying Kaler Atlants Supreme Advisory Counsets Organiz—Ization Ryeing Gartner Stockton Calif Grand Aleph Igan Elds Levin New Orleans Grand Aleph Maskir Westminster Amricantain Democracy

Cemetery Center Population Center for New Work

The passage identifies Galwary cemetery as the population center in the borough of Quephs, describing its role in the area’s development and indicating its significance for local planning and historical context.

New Work Galwary Cemetery Theborough of Quephs

Warnings On Fluorescent Fixtures From City Inspector

Antonians were warned Saturday against using unapproved fluorescent lighting fixtures and about installations by unqualified individuals. Olly Electrical Inspector W. S Steward urged caution, noting dangers of improper use and noncompliant work. The city ordinance requires fixtures to bear Underwriters Laboratories approval and city-issue permits for installation.

Olly Electrical Steward Wewal Iersons Oin Stewart Ally Electrical Inc “Electricians Snopild Mlb

Germans Sink 1500-Ton Vessel

Berlin reports a 1500-ton freighter sunk and another badly damaged in Tuftwatle attacks east of Hare Hepool. German bombers also reportedly damaged an 800-ton ship seriously in an attack on the convoy near Hull yesterday. No bombing or casualties overnight from small coastal flights.

Berlin Hare Hepool Whko Lonvoy Hull Bettish England

Citizens Clinch With Chinches In Albuquerque Invaders

In Albuquerque on July 19, a Chinches-like pest advances toward the business district prompted city action. County agent Taftwayne cited a horticulturist calling them false chinch bugs, with species undetermined. Mayor Tingley mobilized the fire department to burn weeds in the lowlands where hatching was believed to occur. Casualties appeared limited so far.

Albuquerque Frank Ta ‘Wayne Extension Clyde ‘Tingley Flu Department

Veteran Italian Pilot Is Killed in Plane Crash

Rome reports Lieut. General Arturo Ferrarin, 48, a WWII era flyer and early transcontinentalist, was killed when the experimental aircraft he piloted crashed. Ferrarin, famed for Rome to Tokyo and other long distance flights, served as a premier military pilot and was named personal pilot in chief by Mussolini. The crash follows a series of endurance flights that established him as a pioneer in Italian aviation.

Rome Arturo Ferrarin Ferrarin Fom Tokyo Rowe Natal Brazil Mursolini Ferwari

Habits That Warp a Child’s Features Prominent Article

A feature in The American Weekly argues that certain child habits such as thumb sucking nail biting and sleeping with hands under the face may influence facial development. It notes Dr. Donald A. Laird’s scientific study and previews other forthcoming stories and features in The American Weekly in tomorrow’s edition with related notes on culture and recipes.

Jane Donald A. Laird Formorrow

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