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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1939

Page

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Zorina Back in Movies as Lerner’s Hollywood Buzz

Hollywood report outlines Zorina the dancing favorite returning to screen in On Your Toes musical comedy with Fredric March and a potential pairing with James Cagney. George Cukor and Louis B. Mayer shift projects, Norma Shearer The Women in consideration, and Massey tied to Honest Abe adaptation if terms align. Columbus prison probe reveals gambling narcotics and liquor rumors, with warden Amrine citing evidence and mass record losses.

Loufela Kalior Ss. O Televnational Hollywood Bere Zorina New York Hollywoodee Water Brothers Jerry Walde Jerry Walde Aid Hirhsid Macaulay. Hel Wallis Srom Bam Goldwyn Solly Tet Jiarmy Cagney Zoring Jimmy Wild Dexon Uke Bundh Robert Bherwodd Ea! Wouldd Raymond Masmy Playwrights Group Ia Roach Massey Honest Abe Lewis Milestone United Artists Sherwood Hidde Howard Maxwell Anderson N. Gehrman Emer Rice Jolly Will Columbus Ohio Woodard Welfare Department W. 2. Amring Amrine Charles Bherwood Marlin L. Davey Amine

Domestic Drama Snapshots of Hollywood Stars and Ambitions

A chaotic collage names Florence George and Everett Crosby with May 1 dates, hints at Bing Crosby’s whereabouts, Lupe Velez in Palm Springs with Woolworth heir, Ina Claire in San Francisco, Julie Arthur visiting California as Mrs Cheney, Barnard Bailey courting Gene Autry, Wallace Ford and Marlin, Frank Herwins’ circle, John Balderson joins a writing marathon, Clark Gable promoting a show, David Niven and Robert Coote renting Marion Davies’ beach house, Margot Stevenson meeting Dana Andrews, all amid gossip of studios, marriages, and desert sightings.

Hollywood Florence George Everet Crosby Bing Flyin Lupe Velez Palm Springs Wooly’ Danshue Woolworth Missions Ina Claire San Francisco Foley Sid Fowell Julie Arthur California Mrs. Cheney Barnard and Bailey Gene Autry Wallace Ford Marlin Bride Frank Herwin Welly John Balderson Ghade Blake Hearst Ab Warner Dana Andrews Goldstyn

Little Shirley Still Leads Them In Technicolor Saga

A review of Shirley Temple in a London framed wartime tale at the Aztec, where she plays a rich father’s daughter who becomes a scullery maid in a mixed-genre spectacle. Sybil Jason and Arthur Treacher support with lively performances, offering a charming two hours for young audiences.

Sam Woolford Shirley Temple Acebox Fronler Sybil Jason Limes Hitle Shirley Arthur Tretcher Fatali Shirley

War Menace Near Canal Zone Warns Nicaragua Leader

In a Managua dispatch, President Somoza of Nicaragua argues the United States must build the Nicaro canal to defend the region. He warns that as America protects Central America, European and Asiatic powers threaten the area, urging a concrete defense plan and canal construction.

Managua Panema ‘Canal Wicaragua United States Central America Manchuxuo China Abyashia Ava Tria Czechoslovakia Olien Les Rio Grande Nicaragua Somoza Kerbocker Epa Basu Twa Mersice Rollord Niterlanal Guard Siz Ingsines Nicaraguian Treople

Weather sketchy across region with clouds and showers

The bulletin notes mostly cloudy skies with probable occasional rains Saturday night into Sunday, a cooling trend, and variable winds shifting from southeasterly to northerly. Highs near 70 Saturday, lows around 60, with cooler conditions Sunday and widespread cloudiness extending from East Texas to the West Coast.

East Texas Meridian Igner Cost Hio Grande Valley Calder Texas Quest

Invasion Report On Shanghai Front By Japan

A Japanese aerial report claims Chinese forces near Shanghai and along the Gustrow line were pushed back. It cites casualties and prisoners as Japanese advances consolidate control of rail corridors and coastal positions amid ongoing conflict.

Shanghat Mare Statchow Shanghai Lurgtad Gustrow Yellow Sea Wan Taxel Max Wiednoeders Campetel Inlread Wie Japatins Norlinenstttn Klanpan Praques Japanse Bolthern Hopeh Chines

Gandhi fast story shocks India as nation watches

Rajkot India March 4 The health minister flew to observe Mahatma Gandhi who enters the second day of his fast unto death. Gandhi appears frail yet rests peacefully outside his hut while stock markets fall on news of the fast. A ruler of Rajkot state plans reform and introduces a vice in government for the people of the Western state.

Rajkot Inda Bounty Presidency Mehzidas K Gandh Bombay Stock Exchange Satton Natice Thakora Saber Duamenirasinhi Iive Duclng

W M S Meeting At Mrs Elrod's Home

The Word's Missionary society meets at 2 PM in the home of Mex J Ebro 27d West Wildwood. Friends Meshingley and a meal are planned in a neighborhood gathering space.

W. M.S

Quinones Enters Mexican Politics Amid Military Ties

Quinones, famed in pelostreles, plans a political bid after retiring as military commander for Caahatin, Medlin. He will lead Gen Manuel Avila Gomeno’s presidential campaign in Coahuilk, Dirangs, and Chhuihua, with Gen Frederico Barlanga set to take his post at Pledras Ne tras garrison.

Quinones Fagle Pass Gryseus Jalne Pelostreles Caahatin Medlin Muinones Manuel Avila Gomeno Une Coahuilk Dirangs Chhuihua Frederico Barlanga Routérom Mexico Cuy Quinates Pledras Netras

Topper Midnight Show Date At Majestic Theater

The Majestic hosts a midnight screening of Topper with Constance Bemnely and Ao land Yaup in the cast. The troupe features Alan Mowbray, Paul Hurst, Irving Fishel, Signy, and Norman McLeod directed the program.

Majestic Theater Constance Bemnely Aoland Yaup Thay Dille Burke Ax Mra Tanner Alan Mowbray Vevec Tonedale Wranglin Panghorn Alexander Dtarny Paul Hurst Irve Tng Fishel Uetértier Signy Norman McLeod

U S Constitution Described as Christian Document

HOUBTOR March 4. A rt Ab, Arterbury, attorney, calls the Inderal constitution the world’s most famous Christian document. In an address at night Arterbury speaks as the opening days of April loom. MG, AL leaders meet in the Roth Texas district. The conference will reel 1940 politicians.

Houbtor Ai—Royab Loider Roth Texes Rollicors

Final rites for Mrs James D Young Jr 34

Final rites for Mrs James D Young Jr 34 were held at Peter Loring chapel at 4 3 p m Saturday. She died Friday of pneumonia in Corpus Christi. A native of Guatemala, she was wife of James D Young Jr a former president of the San Antonio Bar Association. Survivors include husband and several others in Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Active and honorary pallbearers listed.

James D. Young Jr Bern Peter Loring Young Proumont Gorpus Christ T the San Antonio Bar Asseniation San Antonio Corpus Christi Main Avenue High School University of Texas Monticello School For Girls Plaeta Phi Sorority Guatemala James D. Young Jinson Jesse Young Corpus Christ J. W. Alonzo Bill Ford W. €. Clegg K.P Thomas Travis Bailey James Sharp James Zasterling Ramile ‘Taylor Albert West Jr L. M. Bockhart Catt L. Mayer John Pancoast Tomagen Dose W. Schumacher J. L. Wynne Guy J. Waren By Herrlig Clint Murchison Garrnt Mitchell Jack G. Smith Brown McCallum Beb Goode Roman Waldron Stanford Payne Ed Culterttan Wilbur Gither Guy McFarland J. B. Sewright Howell J Mueller Ed Sibley Tom Frost Jr Charles L. Campbell Ts Smith Dallas Mrs. Young Tan T. L. Wyime Duke Dr. B Buford Corpus Carlet

Mrs Gable Nears Divorce Sparks New Romance Talk

LAS VEGAS March 4 By next Tuesday Clark Gable may be free to wed blonde actress Garde Lombard while his wife Maria Gable completes a 42 day residence requirement for a divorce decree. Indications pointed to quick action but she would not appear before Judge William S. Ort before Tuesday.

Las Veg Ney Clark Galle Garde Lombard Ma Maria Gable Aetar Nevada City Chet Wiliam

Santa Anita Race Broadcast Planned on Columbia Network

A description of the Santa Anita Handicap will be aired tonight on the Columbia network. The broadcast features Ethan 6318 and Minnesota’s Martha Rage along with radio and screen talent as they present race details and commentary from Santa Anita Park.

He Thaning Stehnovs Columbia Network Ethan Broadcasti Og Rainchem Amartha Rage Tomnay Tigger Kelty

Short Wave SATU Hudapert-7 p. an. tohronsition by Canned Ni

A fragmented radio log lists station calls and times, noting transmissions and program segments such as Mona and Fannen-8:40. Details include various frequencies, durations, and mentions of upcoming features while several items remain unclear due to garbled OCR.

Canned Ni DAK Tt Gee Namatep Big Mick Vere Rien Taninene Brullie Einnlizh LBB

Lutheran College Head Will Speak at Laymen's Luncheon

William H. Inrushaac, president of Texas Lutheran College, will address the Milam Cafeteria Laymen's luncheon at 12 p.m. Monday on the Lutheran Foundation of America, a new society for educational and welfare work. Eolis Halt, president of the luncheon group, will also speak. Treasury data for March 2 show receipts 14,491,888.10, expenditures 40,814,957.05, cash balance 3,388,255,076.53 with emergency outlays and total fiscal-year figures listed.

Lutheran College William HH. Inrushaac Texas Lutheran College Luthert Milam Tia Americ Eolis E Halt Dumheon Cla BI Preaon Treasury Washington The

Pope Pius XI Takes On Heavy Duties At Vatican

Pope Pius XI assumed regular administration of church affairs as he met with hierarchy to settle issues left by the three week interregnum. He reappointed Monsignor Mella and Santella as papal chamberlain and discussed new secretary of state appointments amid expected changes from Paris.

Vatican City Pius XI Holy Roman Holy See Pius Pius XL Sinke Cametignga Sistine Chapel Uhsis Vatican Tila Monsignor Mella Et Sant-Ella Chaestar Inkt Gard Ina Maglione Fermin Mincia Te Paris

Tom L Smith obituary and funeral plans

Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon for Tom L. Smith of 112 St Francis Street. Smith, secretary of the Young Mets division of the M C A for years, died Friday afternoon after a heart attack in the basement of the M G A building. He collapsed while inspecting the basement with Yancey Russell and Afidy Leongaker. He led the Texas M.C.G.A. Employed Officers Mineer School and Conference in 1838 and was a former student at the University of San Antonio. He is survived by his widow, Mrs Josephine Canaday Smith. The Rev Albert B Shirkey will officiate.

Tom L. Smith St. Francis Street Smith Mets M.c.av Yancey Russell Afidy Leongaker

Human vanity cited as chief air hazard at aviation meet

Fort Worth reports the Southwest aviation conference nearing closure after a three day gathering. Jerome Lederer of Tarsero Insurance warned that last year private planes suffered damage and at least 150 people were injured or killed due to carelessness.

Air Hazard Fort Worth Southwest Aviation Conference Brealegt Jerome Lederer Immueer Tarsero Insurance and Meriters

Radio Prograns Listing With Mixed Stations and Names

A dense, incomplete radio program grid lists many call signs, times, and host names. It mentions Americana, Gordon's Grech, Johnny Goodman, Anita Vhanghan, Belton, and various show notes across channels and times, reflecting a chaotic historical broadcast schedule.

Uly Woat Jammy Breapath Lou Kane —Noutn Shinuern Wera--Uh Baker

Turner Club Hosts March 4 Dance Night Listings

Community dance night at Turner Club 217 Nacogdoches east of Post Office features Sis Hopkins and Schaefers Premier Orchestra with a large dance floor and tables. Admission 35 cents to all. proceeds benefit Slemering Lodge No 32. Various acts and bands listed for the evening with multiple ads and event notes.

Sis Hopkins Creh Turner Club Nacogdoches Post Office Slemering Lodge No Schaefers Premier Orchestra She Lo Ady

Nervousness Advice and Confused Historical Fragments

Fragmented text offers scattered phrases about nervousness and general guidance, mentioning generic terms and unclear names. The passage reads like garbled notes with no coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities to anchor a news summary.

Quick Defense Bill Passage Sparks Senate Debate

The House approved a $492,057,000 Army appropriation with no recorded amendments, heightening hopes for rapid implementation. Senators clashed over air corps limits, with proposed ceilings ranging from 5,500 to 6,500 planes and differing views on optics and security in wartime policy.

House Borah Republican Idaho Senate Benator Ler Demontat Oklahoma Senate Silitary Committee la Follette Progressive Wisconsiny Logan Ienator Clark Democrate Missouri Barkley Sovid

Grace Lutheran Hosts Guest Pastor for Lent

Grace Lutheran church in Wild Time will host Rev. Rt. Won, pastor of St. Job's Lutheran, as guest minister on Sunday Us Aunday. He will lead the entire service and preach the sermon titled There Is a Knock at Your Door by Someone Who Loves You.

Grace Lutheran Church Wild Tm Rt. Won St. Job's Lutheran Church Grace Church Aunday Gemeone

Bogasch Named Temporary Police and Fire Post Leader

Bogasch fills in as secretary of the police and fire civil service board on Saturday replacing Frank Sullivan who is running for city commissioner. A competitive examination will select a permanent secretary who must be a stenographer from the Better Government dean's list.

Bogasch Bogiseh Police and Fire Civil Service Board Frank Sullivan Better Government

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