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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1940
Page
17
Glassifications 18 to 24 promotes San Antonio property as a good investment. The message urges buyers to act now, positioning the market as stable and profitable with a focus on a specific age group for contact.
Mexico and its press unite behind the government in rejecting U S arbitration over the oil expropriation dispute. The Universal editorial praised the Cardenas administration stating oil remains ours under our laws and urged foreign companies to accept Mexican court decisions and end aggression against Mexico.
Public health blurb advising that constipation often results from insufficient bulk in the diet and promoting Kellogg's All-Bran cereal as a remedy. It emphasizes drinking water, describes bulk as indigestible mass aiding bowels, and suggests consulting a physician for chronic cases.
Tuesday and Wednesday club meetings across San Antonio include the District 5 Texas Graduate Nurses association at 1 PM, ladies auxiliary to Sam Houston Post at 8 PM, YWCA events at 15 PM, Edison Girl Reserves at 7:30 PM, Philharmonic Music Club at the Aurora hotel, and numerous auxiliary and PEO activities. A Lockin Parent-Teacher association event installs officers Friday night with entertainment by Mother Singers and the school band, followed by a study group luncheon and session led by Mrs. Dickson.
Hollywood May 7 Ronald Colman joins United Producers a new independent company to make five pictures. The deal ties Colman to Willam Hawks president and producer of the outfit connected to 10 total pictures. George K Schaefer head of RKO will release the Hawks films. Also discussed are remakes and projects including Ariane with Charles Boyer Anatole Litvak and a potential unit with Priscilla Lane Brenda Marshall Jeffrey Lynn and Bette Davis in various capacities.
J and Jack Warner discuss an engagement ring from Willis Hunter, while Arleen Whelan and George Montgomery eye the male lead in Peeling Like a Million. Richard Greene recovers enough to travel to New York for July plans as Judy Garland, Eleanor Powell, and Martha Raye feature in upcoming MGM and Jolson productions.
FRANK BRADY reports a mosaic of society notes from San Antonio. Mentions include Ralph Bernal the dancer and a West Side wedding, a raspberry peddler in Kathman’s window, Ben Appel’s book People Talk, Russ Morgan’s band at Olmos, and Hersey Gray’s golf. Also references Baron Munchausen ads, Moore Building entrances, and local residents Walter Travis and Forest Hollis.
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