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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

8

Fragmented Bexar Facts notes jumble local life

A muddled Bexar Facts collection by John Whats This lists names like TIMMY and LILIAN ROOTS, GUS GARCIA, KATHRYN DIAL, VERA BERNAL, and EDW MATTHIESSEN. It mentions a Aztec Inland movie with no children, Port Aransas, Barbizon Plaza, Maya club, and a military leave plan, blending local scenes, people, travel, and events into a single quirky page item.

John Timmy Lilian Melvin Roseman Arkansas Campa Ami Gus Garcia von Plaza Hotel Johnny Guerra Vera Bernal Trub Louisiana

Reno Divorce Study Brings Nellie Lewis Reage to Reno

Nellie Lewis Reage wife of Jortie Roget assistant United States attorney general in charge of the Criminal division has taken up residence in Reno for the purpose of obtaining a divorce. Local officials confirm the move and the plan.

Reno Nev Mars Nellie Lewis Reage Jortie Roget United States F

Mexican oil cuts opposed by workers union

In Mexico City on July 26 the petroleum workers union gathered 42 sections to oppose President Cardenas's decree reorganizing the oil industry. The plan, aimed to cut wages and curtail benefits, could save about 10 million pesos locally, with up to 3,500 workers at risk of discharge. The union withdrew from the government-management board after an initial rejection, blaming the state oil sales agency for economic chaos. The railway unions also signaled opposition to wage cuts or dismissals tied to reorganization.

Mexico City Petroleum Workers’ Union Cardenas Government of Management Board

Struck Mexico Schools Closed by Government Order

Mexico City July 26 17 The department of public education by authority of President Lazero Cardenas ordered the closing of 55 rural schools about 600 students have been on strike since June 20. The department said it was unable to meet the strikers demands because they would require an additional outlay of 1 200000 pesos 1 240000 The strikers asked the government to provide their books increase daily food allowances from 60 centavos to 75 build dorm Homes and supply drinking water long electric lights

Meezico City Department of Public Education Lazero Cardenas

Break Up Denied In Raft-Shearer Romance

Hollywood gossip from July details Bruce Raft and starlets, with Norma Shearer, Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier rumors. It notes Hedy Lamarr keeping her adopted son Jimmie for a year, James Cagney in John Paul Jones, and upcoming Warner Bros seafaring pictures as stars mingle at a Westside Tennis Club event with numerous Hollywood figures.

Vivien Leigh Laurence Olivier Jack L. Warner Captain Hornblower Laurence Olicher Alreaty Miss Belgh Iead Warners James Cagney John Paw Jones Vivien Laurence Hollywood Ginger Rogers Howard Hughes James Tee Barbara Read Elaine Barrie Barrymore Don Ameche Westside Hollywood “Bow Paul Retson Hall Johnson Elisir Robert, Montgomerys Marlene Dietrich Richard Barthelmesses Mary Hay Irene Dunne Hloise Wright Bronx-ville Cabina Wright Jr Robert Stack Iréne Brenda Frazier Santa Barbara Floyd Bate Uone Hugh Chisharm Valentine Thas Tollywood Jean Arthur Adele Pearce R-K.-O Bud Me Taneart Marrivae Ste Jou Tomarrow

Maryland horse picture at Majestic for Saturday

A color feature film Maryland starring Walter Brennan Fey Bainter Brenda Layne and John Payne opens Saturday at the Majestic. Fay plays a widow fighting to protect a home as Brennan quarrels over a horse to be destroyed. Payne is her son sent to Europe to avoid riding in the Maryland Hunt Cup races. Supporting players include Hattie McDaniel Charte Ruggles Marjorie Weaver Sydney Blackmer Paul Harvey. An Information Please short Popeye cartoon and a newsreel accompany the feature.

Pominoy Maryland Walter Brennan Fey Bainter Brenda, Layne John Payne Majestic Theater Fay Brennan Payne Europe Hattie McDaniel Charte Ruggles Marjorie Weaver Sidney Blackmer Ben Carter Paul Harvey

Broadway News and Personalities in a Dazzling Mix

Walter Winchell on Broadway Trade notes Copyright matters in New York. Ramon the dancer from Rand's troupe visits as a key romance unfolds. Helen Hayes set for Twelfth Night. union talks loom with general strikes planned by Petrillé. Alice Thomps’ brief shows head to Denver. a rent ad for the Cotton Club rounds out the column with musical and theatrical updates.

New York Ramon Rand Mexico Aepe Wanger Broadway Helen Hayes Shakespeare Petrillé Tlt Alice Thomps Denver Otton Club

Nightlife Gossip and Hollywood Sparks in Midtown

A jittery mix of backstage rumors and celebrity chatter from New York and Hollywood. Mentions Benny Goodman, Edna Ferber, George Kaufman, and Eleanor, plus items about Benny Goodman’s bandstand return and T. Manville’s lavish gifts for a star, with notes on Argentine Way and diamond jewelry.

Benny Godman Eleanor Troy Holywood T. Manville Lynganice Paramount la Adler Dollus Fay

Stagecoach Wart Opens at Empire With Hopalong Cassidy

Hopalong Ini Cassidy stars as Hopalong with William Boyd in Stage coach Wart opening Friday at the Empire theater. A band of highwaymen threaten every stage, with Russell Hayden Britt Wood and Harry Gleghorn among featured cast. Also showing Oklahoma Frontier with Johnny Mack Brown and a second feature Beyond Tomorrow plus Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe and a cartoon.

Hopalonge" Cassidy Empire Theater William Boyd Hopalong Stone Happy Sre Russell Hayden Britt Wood Har Yew Glepheng Jule Carter The Kings Men Johnny Mack Brown Oklahoma Frontier Brown Y Tratehel Fuzzy Knight Anne Gwynne James Blaine Texas Rangers Charles Winniger Richard Carlson Marla Quspenskayr Flash Gordon

Twenty Mule Team Returns to Palace

Wallace Beery leads the desert adventure as a mule team prospector in Mule Team at the Palace. Noah Beery Jr and Marjorie Rambeau star as Beery confronts a crooked partner and discovers a new lode that promises wealth and happiness for the desert residents.

Wallace Beery Palace Theater Noah Beery Jr Marjore Rambeau Beery Die Desert Borax, Company Miss Rampheau

Horse Takes to Water Like Duck in Wadena

In Wadena Minnesota on July 26 a colt refused to drink, sniffed the water, then leaped into a water tank. The farmer, Jay Gown, finally removed the tank to retrieve the animal after it enjoyed a swim.

Wadena Minn Lorentz Jay Gown

Movie Timetable Maestic Debutante Showings

Fragmented timetable items list show times for films including Andy Mardy Meets Debutante and When the Daltves Rode with various start times. Other entries reference titles like Pelvate Attuirg and Ktagrenach War and include stray numbers.

Maestic Andy Mardy Ader Texas

Fayetteville Man Guards Exit Attempt In Wagon Flight

A report from Fayetteville describes a suspect wrapped in blankets attempting to slip away from town in a two horse wagon after an assault warrant was issued. Police pursued the fugitive as residents witnessed the unusual escape attempt.

Fayetteville N.C Bovertt

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