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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1930
Page
19
A 1920s Sun tone report outlines Marion Davies Floradora prize contest details with $500 top prizes for best letters evaluating the Gay Nineties era and today. Novice entrants across ten U S regions compete for $100 regional prizes. judging panel includes Lovella O Parsons and others. awards announced at a public double event.
Bal Resenbire, general manager of the Community theaters, announces a contest to promote theater. Open to ages 16 and up, the winner receives a free trip to Hollywood and a tour of studios. Four additional prizes will also be awarded.
Washington date June 27. Senate finance committee endorsed a new base bill to aid World War veterans. Frank J. Hines of the Veterans Bureau urged approval of the substitute for the Biennial vetoed measure. Senator Weston acting as chairman indicated the bill would be sent to the Senate for action, with moves to chart the House measure in preparation.
A Los Angeles dated note reports that the silent era favorite Mickey is to be revived with Nancy Welford in the lead. Mabel Normand’s preeminent screen persona is echoed by Welford, while Triangle's revival plans hint at Maureen O’Hara and Janet Gaynor’s potential involvement. The piece surveys the Hollywood scene with fashion snapshots and forthcoming projects, including The Prince and the Plumber, and mentions Colleen Moore, Anne Allison Quirk, and Jack Warner socializing amid holiday industry chatter.
Ramon Navarro stars in In Gay Madrid a tale of a Madrid scion loving a demure Santiago señorita. His infatuation for a dancer risks the romance and leads to a duel with the girl's brother. Supporting cast includes Dorothy Jordan and Claude King with a colorful Verdant stage show and musical interludes.
The report notes about 40,000 visitors to Iceland enduring sleet and freezing conditions overnight. The piece references the 100th anniversary of Teelandic parliament and hints at upcoming broadcasts from Paramount room and other screens as weather and events unfold.
The Autarctic adventure of Admiral Byrd brought to life on screen at the State theater. Paramount commissioned Willard Vander Veer and Joseph Mucker to join Byrd’s party and photograph the journey. Floyd Gibbons provides narration as the film follows the perilous trek beyond the last outpost of civilization.
The British Board of Trade issued an order prohibiting entry of low grade American apples into Great Britain from July 7 to November 15 each year to prevent introducing the apple fruit fly risk from the United States.
CHICAGO June 27 By Bish a man who had been blind since 1800 regained sight after decades of attempts and hardship. He witnessed a strange world anew and was guided by his wife who had stood beside him through illness and loss. His long journey included time in college and a solemn hope that finally fulfilled when vision returned at home.
Roy al baby named. Norway date references. Readable fragments show arrest details at 2535 Peres Street and 1019 East Commerce for prohibition charges. Each held in county jail in default of $590 bond after testimony before authorities Wednesday.
Captain Thomas congratulates Captain Arthur Thomas secretary of the Advanced Flying at Kelly Field as he receives promotion to captain. Thomas served as captain for two years, born 1118 to 1120, reduced to lieutenant after the war. He joined the army as a special volunteer at Omaha, then hampered by the war, later taking a new post in 4822 with additional notes on finances and classifications.
Campaign workers for the compilation of San Antonio s 050 000 quote for the Gallant West Fairroad have secured Dr C Hy Jhdking as the monthly member of the Two Hundred club. Kruegtr, acting ad chairman, announced city Luncheon totals and Red Army led by B Riley Wyatt and El Tewes reported gains. Col We Tulin chaired city campaign meeting Friday.
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