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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1936
Page
15
Photographer Ernest Graff sought a closeup during a football play. In the scramble three players collided with him near Harald Matthews as Bhuron ball carrier swept an end run. Graff was knocked down, carried from the field with a broken leg.
Ken Bavage and Mes. Jante Bay age swept most top prizes at the Alamo Best club race meet at Luke Mc Queeney. Mel yin Jacobs edged Sonny Hewley for Class B, Sanford Nathaim won Class C dist rictian, and Clarence Allnson claimed free for all. Jacobs then earned two firsts and a second on Sunday while Bayage captured two firsts, two fives, and two thirds. Mrs. Savage won the women’s race.
In a week of mixed results, several districts see leaders and chokers shift as undefeateds risk their grip. The Amaro, Lubteek, McKinnesy, Grennville, and Kerryille-Thomas Jefferson contenders vie for district supremacy while Hillsboro, North Side, North Desag, and Dallas Tech pursue key wins. China Grove dominates girls volleyball, defeating Leon Valley 5 to 0, while Leon Valley boys edge China Grove 2 to 1.
Lloyd Pantages reports Peggy Fears received a job invitation from Harry Cohn in New York to star opposite in a George Sand biopic. Glenda Farrell’s romance with Drew Everson allegedly cooled, but they remain friends. Basil Rathbone lands a break in Love from a Stranger with Ann Harding, playing a menacing villain in early scenes before shifting to a familiar Hollywood nemesis role.
The schedule lists matches across venues with teams such as Sinclair Refining, Hayes Reinars Insur, Brackenridge Tour, and AlamO Wenftn. It notes alleys, daily pairings, and high scores by individuals like W. O. Anderton and Charley Creuter, plus regional teams Solms and Brackenridge Tour.
A wild Hollywood previewing mix reports George Raft and Norman Krasna on project reshuffles. Directors, stars and new plays twist through Paramount and Cosmo scenes. Hal Wallis and Betsy Davis plans loom while stars like Grace Bradley and Anita Louise shift roles and travel, with gossip about nose jobs, scooters, and future projects.
New Braunfels and Lockhart stars meet in a tense all star clash described as an independent toe to toe contest. The event centers on Lockhart and New Braunfels amid a gusty venue scene with regional fanfare and notable player showings.
Austin debate on elder care proposes state funded homes for senile aged near relatives, reducing travel to distant institutions. Glaude Teer, Ward of Control chief, argues group homes would offer a more home like environment and proper separation from hospital patients. He notes current state facilities are limited and seniors are moved far from community.
Eight cases later than the permissible opener Southwest conference drill period Texas A and M commenced practice at College Station today as the Aggie basketball squad began preparations for the season.
In San Angelo on November, a turkey crop of about 40 oents was reported, showing a slight increase over last year. The yield is described as promising with quality improved this season.
The University of Texas bureau of business research reports 34 representative cities showing total September receipts of 1,101,803 dollars, an increase over September of last year and over the preceding month. The gains include Amarillo, Austin, Beaumont, Big Spring, Brownwood, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Del Rio, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Sherman, Wichita Falls, and other cities.
Tawson, executive secretary of the state parks board, says the plan aims to have one of the best state parks. The county voted to spend $20,000 to buy about 3,000 acres on Highway 7 near here and transfer it to the state. Lawson says the project has been approved at Washington and will be recommended by the Kansas City office of the National Park board.
Texas power use surged in September with total output from 17 electric companies at 221 percent above the same month last year. University of Texas bureau of business research notes industrial and commercial sectors driving the jump with gains around 20 to 25 percent.
Laredo reports a shipment of two cars of sweet peppers grown on the Primavera ranch in Zapata County. The 1998 fall crop from the region sees 65 acres in cultivation with expected production approaching 19 cargo loads across nearby farms.
A cryptic wartime style note describes Ghades F Cole allegedly reacting to a dish of soap in oatmeal. The fragment hints at a staged event where his stomach and heart are central, with skepticism about the motive and outcome.
Movie review by Sam Woolford praises 1937 Aztec film parodies and star Leo Carrillo. it notes Ida Lupino ransom plot, Rod W. and Leopold Stokowski cameos, and strong ensemble laughs with Stakowski scenes. The Texas theater program features Mickey’s Circus and a crowded schedule through Friday.
Aley at Mann, graduate of the University of Texas in 1934 and two years as instructor in mathematics and physics at Amarillo Junior College, was appointed Instructor in applied mathematics at the university. Announcement followed a recent meeting of the university board of regents.
Brown County Hereford association sponsors its first Hereford sale to be held in Brownwood on February 15. Registrations are being taken at the office of G W Selimberg, county agent.
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