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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1938

Page

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John Garfield to Play Gershwin Biography Lead

Hollywood reports John Garfield has been chosen by Warner Bros to star as George Gershwin in a forthcoming biopic, with the studio securing Gershwin's family cooperation and rights to his music. Meantime Sam Goldwyn advances The Yard project with a March release target and a cast including Frede March Merle Oberon and Herbert Marshall. Doris Rankin may play Marie Antoinette for MGM.

Samuella GU. Parsons Cane Hollywood Tohs Garfieid Warners George Gershwin Garfield Theater Mavement Gershwin Jack Warter Georges Weend Forms Music Company Beotland Yard Sam Goldwyn Europe Goldwyn Eillor Frances Fennel Sam Dark Angel Fresde March Merle Oberun Herbert ‘Marshall Freddie Rowan Scotland Bart Duke of Wellington Merie Melbourne Doris Rankin Metro-Goldwyn-Bmayer Pitnor Marie Antoinette Miss Rankin Barrymmore Lim Norris Shearer

Ritz Brothers Comedy at Aztec in Kentucky Moonshine

Ritz Brothers star in a light comedy at the Aztec with Tony Martin and Marjorie Weaver. A vaudeville plot follows a New York crooner who discovers hill folk talent, the Ritz brothers rise in fame, and a broadcast rescue that saves the day. The piece notes their costumes and a candid camera short with a Slily Symphony.

Hy Watry Markhalter Tony Martin Marjorie Weaver New York Hill Martin Ratita Rite Brothers Tony Therr Ritz Brothers

Washington Notes on Spend-Lend Issues and Dirigible Debates

Washington dispatch outlines how spend-lend matters and lobbying circles shape policy as Congress debates budget items. It notes Roosevelt era tensions over tax policy, dirigible funding, and the political maneuvering surrounding navy and PWA projects amid a busy congressional session.

Movie Time Table and Schedule Snippet

A fragmented listing shows film titles and showings including Indge Wardy Children, Kentucky Moonshine, Rawcals, Epmpire King of Newsboy and related times with additional ad like notes. Other items mention boxing and darts features, minute marks and prices like 12 49 and 123 with various start times.

Indge Wardy Ted Lewie Stege Wham Kentucky Beth Empire

Spain Rebels Nearing Goal in Eastern Drive

Troops of the Spanish insurgents pressed toward Castellon de la Plana as of June eleven, with Villafames a key communications hub feeding six highways. The insurgents reportedly moved to cut the Lucena Castellon highway while government forces held Useras northeast of Lucena, fighting in trenches as the eastern column advances.

Hendaye France Castellon de la Plana Gestellon Valencia Villafames Viude Prancisco Pranco Lucena del Cil Lucena Castellon Useras

City Nights Promote Dances At Local Halls In June

Advertised events include dances at Twin Palms featuring Jimmie Blankenwhip and King of Swing, with table service and modest admission. Dante at Luxelio Hall on Sunday June 12, and a dance at Helotes Inn with music by Sevenadera. Local venues list bands, prices, and directions for visitors.

Twin Palms Jimmie Blankenwhip San Antonio Ibles Dante Luxelio Hall Gentry Ladies Tree Chas. Luy Wade

Parole Picture in Midnight Show at Majestic

Sylvia Slaney and George Ratt star in the midnight show You and Me at the Majestic theater. They meet fall in love and marry, despite his parole status, prompting a struggle with his former mob ties and danger to Jim. Cast includes Robert Cummings Barton MacLaffie Roscoe Karns and others.

You Sylvia Slaney Ceorge Majestic Theater Sylva George Hove Winaware Khe Robert Cumanings Barton MacLafie Roscoe Karns Harry Carey George G. Stone Carol Paige Werren Harper Golun Williams

Nite Spot Brings New Floor Show

The Nite Spot on Houston Street at the bridge presents a new weekly show headlined by Lauros a popular comedian with his Tippi Tin Girly revue A new blues singer and other actswill be on three nightly car shows at 11 7 15 1 15 and 2 30 There will be dancing in the open air patio on the Ganks at the tieer

Houston Street Bridge Sauouners Lauros

Short Wave Broadcasts and Record Listings Summary

Radio listings show varied international broadcasts and music programs across multiple stations. Entries include timings, frequencies in megahertz, program titles like Dance orchestra and Hungarian Rebepeody, with locations such as Moscow and Sydney. Details cover durations, prices, and program notes for English listeners.

Baturrat Moscow Redepest Hungary Reme Chamber_nugi Elizabeth Luin iMusic Modena TRE j_Israese—2 a. m.—Dance orchestra, | YWSRC Beri Nythimn LT Press Bemmy Frankel Muaje Sydney Amstralia Runeau—chines Trem & Pony Price

Engineer Missing After Mishap Near Hematite

Engineer W. W. Mullroy of Bismarck Missouri Pacific train No. 7 bound for Le Ne Rock Ark was derailed by flood waters near Hematite 23 miles south of St. Louis. Mullroy's body was found hours later as the engine overturned and four cars left the tracks. fireman G. D. McGill of Pope Jar Bluff escaped uninjured.

ST. Louis W. W. Mullroy Bismarck Missouri Pacific G. D. McGill Pope Jar Bluff

VFW to Open Waco Session Amid Courtroom Tone

Waco on June 11 will see Fifty Wacos jailed awaiting trial before a hard boiled judge as the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention opens with a tense mood. The order of coasties arrives ahead of the encampment with Grand Sentry W H Perry stating the aim to foster goodwill among locals. Memorial services start the VFW convention proper tomorrow with State Commander Arthur D Dogs presiding.

Waco Order of Coolies

Radio Swing Session Lineup at Fort Worth Area Stations

A dense listing of radio program schedules from Fort Worth and area stations for Saturday evening into early Sunday. Includes multiple orchestras, bands, and programs across WOAI WOAL KONO KAGE WR BORT KABC and others with times from 6 PM to 1 AM, featuring Harlem Serenade, Diners, and orchestras led by Antoniy, Lounges, and Andy Kirkels. The listing mentions national networks CBS, NBC and CBS related programming with various local host names and acts.

Raytom Ange Sty Tei Serli A. Ve. Fort Worth Kono—International Goodwill King’s Orch Folmay Presentn Pina Oh Bae Safely Pengram KAGE WR Bort Worth Russe Dick Gesvacen Ewes Tope Andy Kirkels Orch O'Hare Grech Aia Gendrou'n Ore Mamie Nooné'x Orch Redilia Ae Kabc—Hans Hertlo Ray Rob Branweite

Jury Returns Verdict in Batley Oss Junior Death Case

A coroner's jury convened to render a formal verdict in the death of James Batley Oss Jr after federal agents announced a detailed confession from Franklin Pierce McCall. Edgar Hoover stated McCall admitted he acted alone in the slaying, ending the case.

Miami Fim vPi Soroner James Batley Ossh Jr Kidnan Franklin Pierce McCall Edgar Hoover Federal Barvau of Investigation McCall

Thoru to Be an Exception and Motor Trouble

Walter Baker Sr. aged 14 and driving a midget car without license plates was stopped Friday by Policeman W. J. Robbing. Chief Owen W. Kilday assisted in scouring the vehicle’s registration and offered guidance at police headquarters. Walter resides at 1960 Bish Hand boulevard and was moving about 10 miles per hour when stopped.

Walter Baker Sr Owen W. Kilday Walter Bish Hand W. J. Robbing Waller Ibn

American prize fighter Enzo Fiermonte in fatal crash

An American, Enzo Fiermonte, husband of Madeline Astor, crashed near Auxonne, France, injuring 36 year old Marian Whitworth who suffered rib fractures. Fiermonte claimed he was Mrs Astor’s husband as police investigated. Two French women escaped injury. driver and others departed for an undisclosed destination.

New York West Palm Beach Flormente Europe Gay Marian Whitworth Auxonne

Menuhin Marriage Rumor Circles Violin Star Family

London report claims violin maestro Yehudi Menuhin proposed to former Melbourne resident Nola Nicholas in a long distance call. The news note mentions his sisters Hepzibah and Yaltah reportedly engaged, with scant corroboration and a court case reference unclear.

London Yehuel Menuhin Hyneymoum Nola Nicholas Melbourne Yehudi Hepzibah Yaltah

Golf Tourney Close on Al Irish of the Wested States

Radio and television listings describe tonight's schedule including the national open golf championship coverage from Cherry Hills Country Club Denver KTBA with Ted Husing narrating. Also features Saturday Swing Club at KTSA 5 with Louis Prime Ale Brother Sean Lone Webster and Virginia Verrill, a modern play Burreailan by Réland Bradley on WOAT 6:30, and Canton's orchestra with WOAT Loretta Lee and more Hit Parade on KTSA-A.

O. B Im & Special Halt Howry Cherry Fills Country Club Denver KTBA Ted Husing Louis Prime Ale Brother Sean Lone Webster Saxophanis Virginia Verrill Ransom Larry Canton B.C Loretta Lee Xoreas Quest

Tornado devastates town leaving forty injured

Eyewitnesses recount a deadly tornado that struck from the northwest to the west side, killing a wife, trapping residents, and lifting cars into a brown earth column. A five year old boy saved a baby by holding it above water until help arrived as 26 people crowded into one shelter cell. Rescue crews searched wreckage where four victims, a married couple and two men, perished in vehicles separated by hundreds of yards. The storm veered away after passing the town center. Poison honey note follows.

Camblin Chanute Rantoul Plene Lowry Sield Denver Richard D. Reeve Waunakes Wis Norman EB. Ives Tea Angeles Thomas Lang Ben Galveston Texas Edward F. Kfurah Willam H. Housley Stillwater Diele Philip J. ‘Tevits Galaxia Privete Max W. Myser Villa Grove George L. ‘Huntstan Kavakee Ralph Short Ike & Vest Eid Naettiwast Ihr

Weather snapshot with scattered figures and city readings

A weather brief lists 24 hour precipitation totals, month and year figures, and assorted forecast notes. It includes daily sunrise and sunset times for Saturday through Monday, moon phases, tides, and numerous city temperature readings across U.S. towns, with many OCR errors and garbled entries remaining.

Alnese Bea Athlene Tex Cairo Mnes Glands Charleston Wye Chicago Kansay City Laredo Little Rock Ark Cale Louisville Lubbock Montgomery Ala Oreans New York N.Y Oklahoma Cuy Omaha Nob Palestine Phoenix Aris Pittshaven Port Arthur Ainlehs NC Roswell Salt Lake Guy San Francisco Calif Saud Bealds Wash Heevnpart Couey Weahington Cl Wioltta Han Claude Fi Willlaton Winniped Glenr

McCall Held In Murder Case Over Florida Child Death

In Dade county a special grand jury weighs murder and capital charges against McCall after a three year old boy died. jurors viewed the scene where the child was found as evidence shows the body in advanced decomposition after 12 days. McCall allegedly entered the bedroom May 24 and used handkerchiefs to cover the child's eyes and mouth.

Kdenip Toover McCall PDI Bar G. A. Worley Florida

Skeleton of Saber Toothed Tiger Sent to Texas College

Searely Calif June 1 A perfect skeleton of the saber tooth tiger, hailed as the fiercest extinct animal, has been presented by the University of California to West Texas State Teachers College. The specimen from Rancho La Brea tar pits, southern California, is being assembled and mounted with cooperation from Texas college scientists who helped obtain exceptional Texas fossils.

Seareley Calif University of California West Texas State Teachers College Texas Rancho la Brea California Texas College

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