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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1936

Page

16

The George White Scandals Show and Local Theater Gossip

The piece recounts backstage rumors about the George White Scandals show with claims liquor used during rehearsals, mentions theater figures like Alfred Sack and Maury Maverick, notes postcard curiosities from San Antonio, and lists theater workers and incidents including a robbery on South Lareta Street. It preserves local voices and period color without graphic detail.

George White Sebenley Schenley Mr. White

Blind Canary Finds Friend in San Antonio Mockingbird

A 12 year old blind canary owned by Mr and Mrs Ed Payton of Tivtedway was injured when a road accident near Selma delayed their trip. The canary formed a bond with a wild mockingbird brought to San Antonio, later named Ba-Beep and tamed. The two birds share meals and remain close while free to roam. The Paytons plan to relocate the mockingbird back to the spot where found.

Dimey Sears Ed Papston Animel Defense League Limaw Companion Selma Paytons Mocking Bird San Antonio Jimmy Beens

Alamo Area Scout Events Lead Week Program Plans

Scouts and scouters of the Alamo Area council released a weekly program schedule. Eagles and eagle palms board of review meets at scout headquarters under Col H A White at 7 30 PM Monday. Sepuin District court of Honor Tuesday at 5 PM may install new Staples troop. Thursday night church and organization committees discuss charter renewals. Saturday pow wow prep and events at mineral patrol grounds include lodges displays, a play and floor show. Archbishop of Lyon Joseph Atautin died today at age 4.

Alamo Area Council Carl Uryan Board of Review Scout Col. H. A. White Muntelpat

King Edward VIII faces barriers in planning Wallis Simpson match

News from London reports King Edward VIII remains determined to wed Mrs Wallis Simpson despite opposition from government and church figures. Pressure grows over a monarch marrying a American commoner, while Labour leaders show support for closer U.S.-Britain ties. The king plans no official statement before a May coronation, as British society debates the issue amid mounting intrigue.

Coronado Calif Wallis Simpson King Edward B. Winfield Spencer Long Goodale Bigelow International News Plate Comsright Universal Service Tlonton Edward VIII Wallis Bupsom Portheumiare Hay Mary Simpson Mane Arch Port Helvedere Bnoglant Britain United States Edward VII Faes DB. B Wessie Merryman Washington, D. C London Will Int'l News

Country Home a Possible Royal Rest Spot in Cornwall

The paper notes King Edward VII may acquire a western England estate as a weekend retreat. While no property is fixed, Cornwall in the southwest is favored, with a prospective royal visit to Truro in February to lay the cornerstone for a new royal Cornwall infirmary.

London Edward VII England Cornwall Truro Royal Cornwall

Jaysees to Hold Military Session in Ghinter Fotel Ballroom

Jaysees plan a military night at the Ghinter Fotel ballroom 6215 BM Thess ay with Maj. UD. D. Hinman of the Highth Corps area headquarters as principal speaker. He will discuss recent warndeavers while metals are awarded in a drill competition between local RO and T. C. units and boxing bouts mix with GCC camp attendees.

San Anama Chan Ger of Commerce Wii Ghinter Fotel BM. Thessay Albert Buss Rintipal UD. D. Hinman Highth Bove

Altercation Sends Victim to Hospital in San Antonio Area

A man was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for a wound after an altercation in the 2000 block of Guadalior street. A separate report notes a shooting incident in the 400 block of South San Babe Street near Durango, injuring a man in the right leg.

Valente Alejandro Guadalupe_sircet Robert B. Green Hospital

Man Injured by Falling Sign on South Maine Street

Charles Aameer, 44, of 199 Rope terertrest, was treated at Robert Green Hospital Monday after a sign fell on a highpath ly near the Tay Block of South Maine Street.

B. Torres West Nuova Street South Lareta Street Charles Aameer Robert Green Hospital Maine Street

Fragmented News Note From 1934 With Untidy Phrases

The readable text sketches a chaotic scene with garbled phrases about summer visuals, a family trailer, and a bank incident. It mentions "1000 trailers" and a carnivallike vibe, but specific events, dates, or clear entities are obscured by errors. The piece resembles a stray, low-coherence draft rather than a reported event.

Thanksgiving price outlook lowers turkey costs in Chicago markets

Chicago reports Thanksgiving costs easing with wholesale turkey prices at 14 to 22 cents per pound and most of 20 listed items down from last year. Ducks and geese follow declines while eggs and some fruits rise. Brady area markets show limited sales as growers hold back for higher returns.

Chicago Sre Iso Bureau of Iutories Hie Duredin Eeese Brady Ouir Growfors

Poll Tax Exemption Check Aims at Precinct Reassignment

Poll tax exemption holders must have precinct numbers checked by W H Whisenant county tax collector. Whisenant notes 289 precincts countywide next year, with many residents of the city’s 105 precincts likely moving to new precincts next year.

W. H. Whisenant Mondr Whisenant Bow Yorthy i

Rotary Club Members Set for City Rally Talk

Members of the S31 Antono Rotary club will attend a day rally organized by the chamber of commerce at the Gunter de Titeedity venue. The program features speaker OW autler on "Dollars and Sense of Convenience."

Rotary Club Antono Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Autler Chamber Metins

Army Survey Tour Reaches San Antonio for Housing Review

Congressman Cister Bill of Alam bene, new chairman of the house military affairs committees, led an Army housing survey tour, arriving in San Antonio after visiting Dallas and Brownsville. He met Maj. Gen. H. Brees and discussed Fort Sam Houston hospitals, Kelly and Brooks fields construction, with a plan to present a building program to Congress. The Texas leg tour included 45 people aboard aircraft visiting McAllen, Laredo, Brownsville, and Galveston, ending with a banquet at the Gunter hotel.

Cister Bill of Alambene House Randolpn Field el Paso Kim San Antonio Port Gill Okla Randolph Cone Dith Maury Tush Simy Edits H . Brees Eighth Corps Fort Sam. Houston Kelly Field Brooks Field Nog Malang Coastessman Hill Pew Litth Texas Cocdwill Texas Brownsville Wicilite Tong Charles Rawe Boven Sir Commerce Fdeht Jimmie Kolp Emerys Helen Johnson Gunter Hotel Chambers of Commerce Ideal National Aeromaulical Association Miers Fred Harman Stinson Tech Rowe Otter Eeony IRL Mr. Clark C. Sealt Boston Rugh Braig Ansam Hal Wenning Ret Hardiby Lathes Thomas Dallasy Weber al Tuetye Gene Meador San

V.E.W. Officials to Form Boerne Post

San Antonio officials of the Veterans of Foreign Wars move to establish a Boerne post offering support and organizational guidance. Names listed include Max OG, Wale Earl, James Fi, Har ace, EL Heil, and others in the effort.

V.E.W Boerne Post San Antoni Boerne Brune Phillip Max OG Wale Earl Moes James Fi Harace EL Heil Henjamin Rinhpis Max ML Laem

Want Ads Highlights Mixed with Furnished Homes for Sale

The notice lists a furnished house at 004 West Commierew Street for sale at 4000 dollars, a Roosevelt Avenue store space for rent, a tiling station for sale at 800 dollars, and an ATHY Dodge sedan priced 265 dollars. Additional garbled entries reference classifications and various items with uncertain details.

West Commierew Street

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