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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1936

Page

16

Paramount ties Kennedy to steer Paramount earnings

Joseph P. Kennedy signs on as an adviser to Paramount. He will use his banking and film industry experience to fix Paramount's liquidity, with $20 million tied up in banks amid pending federal suits. Rumors swirl that officers may change as Kennedy shapes a clear path for Hollywood leadership.

Louella Ualver Tos Angeles Paramount Joseph P. Kennedy Pathe and Boston Kennedy Is & Financis Ate Liquida John Otlecon Otlerson Olterson Hollywood Ay Uw Gazmal

Pantomime King Modern Times Puts Audience in the Aisles

Review notes Charlie Chaplin in Modern Times at the Azte, praised for pantomime wit, audience laughter, and visual gags like the machine scene. Also mentions Under Two Flags at Majestic with strong supporting cast and desert battle scenes, plus Next Time We Leave at the Texas starring Margaret Sule Javaly in a modern drama about famous lovers pursuing separate careers.

Ter Pestle Paulette Charle Chester Conklin the Texas Margaret Sule Javaly Sirama

Garbo Faces Illness Amid Return to Camille

Greta Garbo, frail and gaunt after months of sickness, confirms she has been very ill this year but says she has not lost weight. She agrees to a brief interview during the press day for her comeback in Camille, dressed in a loose black suit and scarf, with minimal makeup and a guarded mood.

Shirley Temple New York Frank Morgan Firs Frank Tuslevek Hollywood Amy Gardner Sullivan Gregory la Casa Carole Lombard Wilyiam Powell Man Godfrey Verree Teasdale Jimmie Stewart Virginia Bruce Joan Crawford Virginia Pine Revoir Cedars of Lebanon Annne Judge Connie Talmadge Bebe Daniels Bing Crosby Leopold Stokowski Moss Windsir Freney Roger Stern Fair Holywood Mary Garden Hart Mr. God Mrs. John Randolph Hearst Mole Oberon Greta Garbo Gripsne Feck Engl Camille Miss Garbo Gawih

Marcel Bumps Himself Off in May Tale of 1920s Hollywood

A quirky Hollywood memoir style summary recounts Marcel de Sane’s claimed suicide attempts, Lea Hyams opting for Tarzan in early Burroughs films, Billie Burke’s consent hurdles, and Merian Cooper’s plan for a Technicolor story conference with public letter submissions.

Lloyd F Bebs Daniels Marcel de Sane

Wrestling Card Goes One Hour Time Limit Bout Returns

Paul Jones seeks revenge against Mito Steinborn in a one fall one hour match at the Watkathon wrens and Dr Kut Sarpolis vows to hit back at Juan Oliguivel in another one fall one hour bout. Len Macaluso and Rolland Kirchmeyer top a four match card in a one fall finish. Notre Dame men upset Pittsburgh 79 1 6 to 46 5 6 in a track meet.

Paul Jones Mito Steinborn Watkathon Wrens Paul Flercules Dr. Kut] Sarpolis Juan Oliguivel Doc Len Macaluso Rolland Kirchmeyer Pittsburgh Notre Dame University Panthers

Mer vyn Leroys and Hepburn Heads in New York Placeholder

The item lists the Mer vyn Leroys due back June 1 and Kathrine Hepburn leaving for New York without a photographer, noting the gang knew her plans. Numerous other famous names are mentioned in postcard and wrist badge references.

David Nevin Gosden Onown Amos Mervyn Leroys Katherine Hepburn New York

Champ Todd in Top Form at Dallas Golf Meet

Dallas May 4 Harry Dodd, a Texas amateur, shot 263.1 two under par at Lakewood CC, teamed with Reynolds Smith to beat Walter Emery of Oklahoma City and Ea White of Bantam 4 and 3. Todd eagled the third hole with a 265 yard drive and No 1 iron, while Smith posted a 70. Lang of Austin tied the San Antonio CC course record with 66 in a practice round.

Dallas Harry Dodd Texas Lakewood Country Club Reynolds Smith Walter Emery Oklahoma City Ea White Bantam Todd Smith Emery White San Antonio Country Club W.R Shorty Lang Austin Ken Rogers San Anode Heldy

Marlene Dietrich Collapses on Desert Film Set

Film star Marlene Dietrich fainted in extreme desert heat near Yuma Arizona while filming a scene twenty miles west of town. She recovered after five minutes and was blamed on strong desert sun and hot lights used for the location shoot.

Yuma Ariz Nay Lene Dietrich

Shooting Og Hepgemann and the Liberty club weekly shoot

Og Hepgemann led Liberty Pistol and Rifle club shooters with 552 points at the Exposition grounds range in a Sunday morning shoot. A medal event for members is planned next Sunday at 9:00. W. Dean topped a field of 14 in pistol practice on the Wetmore road range with 185 points.

Og Hepgemann Liberty Rifle Club Exposition Grounds Do. W. Dean Ad Porke Mrz L. P. Baclett Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club Wetmore Road Dean Forke Mr. Bartlett Wo W. Dean AD Rorko L. Ge + Matthews Rose Staites Pred Heedorif Frankesnare Cie Orner Scares Don Nissen Carmine Rapid

Softball Night Info for San Pedi Weekend Schedule

Fragmentary notes show a softball schedule mentioning Barbera Sports versus Lake Inn at 9:30 p.m. and Rasrbuda versus Kist Hee with unclear teams. Likely local league activity with Monday night games and venue San Pedi. Additional readable lines are incomplete.

Dicivion San Pedi My Mama Jewelry Ve. Swift Bad P.m. Barbera Sports Lake Inn Rasrbuda Kist Hee

Honus Wagner Named National High Commissioner for Semi-Pro Baseball

Honus Wagner, famed baseball figure, is appointed national high commissioner for the national semi pro baseball congress. He will arbitrate disputes and protests across state and district tournaments as the $8000 meet narrows to a six team bracket in a 12 team field. The Texas state tournament is set for Waco under Willan Berg.

Wichita Kan Texas Waco Willan Berg

Helen Hull Jacobs Loses in Budapest

Helen Ky Jacobs of Berkeley Calif known as Americas second ranking player and past national champion was defeated Sunday in the final round of the Hungarian women s championships by Mie Jserenjovka of Poland in Budapest.

Budapest Hungary Helen Ky Jacobs Berkeley Calif America Wrmbledon Tiwe Mie Jsérenjovka Polat

Corpus Christi hosts eighth Texas State Bowling Assn tourney

The Corpus Christi lanes hosted the eighth annual Texas State Bowling Association tournament as teams and individuals competed through the final weekend. Leaders emerged across multiple classes with notable performances by Houston and San Antonio turners and a match game setup featuring Walter Ford, Miles Star, and Burdy Homan.

Avinsu Corpus Christi Aecers Wel Moe Pitepolia Beer Houston Spudder Auto Sinclar Nittiv Clas Houston Bk Club Cipsre San Anoniog Sles Besuuard Kras Corpus Chii Beer Corpus ‘Coeur Iy Tase A Wright A Rel Eltend Bk Antoviinn Kewunnint Anita Howston Flitshamon Corpus Chiat GAS Fan Tallas Moree Dallas Abi Catron Walter Ford Mile Star Burdy Homan Star Pintonplers Aroas Pingo Boyd Mave Kelly Field Word Clark Bomar Wichita Kelly Timd Algie Yord Toy

Best Puppy Show Draws Huge Crowd At Local Event

A large crowd attended the San Antonio hotel club puppy show, hailed as the best in years. The free public exhibition featured numerous winners across breed groups with many firsts and seconds awarded to dogs owned by local residents and families.

Koehler San Antonio Tavis Spence Tlas Chia Suvker Saaniets menihay—La Morte Thomas J. LaMorte Manshs Tokalon Sale Ware J. Ls Pordhoeur Fy Suvar Oliver G Huisache Tady Vaso K. Grout Waper General Crock Femles Misntion Antonio J. F. Connelly Lady K Suzanne Jane Carter J. N. Carter hirch—Nixs I. F Connelly Mixs Connelly Coonuy B. W. Bradley Boy Chants Benttey A. D. Beekman Coy A.'J. Beekman Wilner Hilch Toots Jrudley breed—Toole Deeswan J. S. Lewis Mra .Lewls Lets. Bemales Cho Cho Sou Tien Hai Mary E. Vernon Mrs. Lewis Cho Cho Son Tien Lia Vernon Best of Rien Hia Fernon Tov Manchester Boze J. Wo Word Word J. W. Word

Texas Junior College Track Meet Schedule

Dace Potter and John Miller from Westmoorland Lack and Fick Athletes were set to travel to Austin on Monday to compete in the Texas Junior College Athletic Association slate track and field meet.

Dace Potter John Miller Westmoorland Lack Fick Aushil Texis

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