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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1937

Page

4

Proposed Bian Taylor to Get Special Handling in Road Plan

Austin officials say the highway commission renewed its task of selecting meritworthy road projects from hundreds of pleas. Hearings included Hidalgo County requests to improve Highways 107 and 4 and Morris County for Highway 19. A Clarksville to Red River bridge link was considered, with Hill County seeking Highway 7 from Bynum to Bubhard. The panel committed to surfacing Highway 4 in Rio Grande City, Starr County.

Austin Failway Commission Hidalgo County Morris County Clarksville Texas Oklahoma Hill Bynum Bubhard Rio Grande Clio Starr County

Hollywood Chatter Sparks Talks On Darrieux and Detectives

In Hollywood chatter Danielle Darrieux visits Charlie Rogers seeking to film a detective thriller for First American, aiming to boost American appeal. Warner executives applaud Helen Menken’s screen test as she contemplates a movie move. Avita Loos notes Mary Aosta’s travel plans amid industry buzz.

Hollywood Charlie Rogers Danielle Darrieux Universal Darrieix Warnerites Helen Menken Sher Helen Avita Loos Mary Aosta Charles McAthur Bernie Hywians

Nurse of Quints Visits Hersholt in Hollywood Reunion

Hollywood November 16 1941 nurse Yvonne Leroux who tended the Dionne quintuplets met actor Jean Hersholt who plays their doctor. Hersholt personally escorted Leroux on a studio tour at Twentieth Century Fox as both noted figures shared the meeting during a cross border visit.

Hollywood Yvonne Leroux Jean Hersholt Hersholt Miss Leroux Twentieth Century-Fox

Lewis Stone Turns 58 and Marks 22 Years in Films

Bollywood report notes actor Lewis Stone is 58 and celebrates 22 years in cinema. It recalls his 1916 debut in Honor Altar with Bessie Barriscale and mentions his ongoing film career since then.

Lewis Stone Bollywood Joanin Lewis Stone Bessie Barriscale Gta

Movie Time Table With Fragmented Entries

Fragmented OCR listing shows mixed numbers and names like 1951 and Texas and ADA. Readable items are scarce. core pieces include a title line and scattered numbers that resemble show times, prices, and codes, but no coherent schedule or clear film titles emerge.

Texas

M G M Grooms Gable Story For Clark Ahead Of Return

Metro Goldwyn Mayer executives push to start Robert Taylor on a new project and ship a Clark Gable based drama to England. Hunt Birenberg producer, Noel Langley writer, with Langley planning Boer trek scenes. Trades reveal swaps of Gene Raymond, Mistha Auer, Olivia de Havilland, Franchot Tone, and a Gallagher of other star contracts. Elaine Barrie works to keep Humphrey John Barry busy as Paramount offers Bulldog Drummond role.

Louella D. Parsons I. N.S International News Service Folly Wood INS Metro-Goldwen Mayas Fish Robert Taylor Francis Brett Young Clark Taylor Ladly Bob Jack Conway England Thyler-Conway Hunt Bimmmberg Hunt Europe Noel Langley Jim Charles Feldman Gene Raymond Lyons Mel Coumick Bam Jaffee Mistha Auer Zeppo Marx Leland Heyward Ivan Kahn Olivie de Havil-land Mike Levee Frank Orsatti Franchot Tone Gistk Gable Phil Berg Ruth Colliery Berg Elaine Barrie Barry John Elaine Paramount Bulldog Drummond Barrymere

Spalding Delights 1200 at Municipal Auditorium

Albert Spalding violin recital thrills San Antonio with a varied program. He opened with Schubert and Bach like pieces, then offered Chopin and Kreisler, ending with a Spanish Serenade. Benoist provided supportive accompaniment as Spalding elicited vibrant, precise bow work and ardent audience response with three encores.

Albert Spalding Municipal Auditorium Schubert Hach Libertus San Antonio Chopin Watt Spalding AllLeniz Kreisler Schumann Legion of Honor Rogethe Avidre Benoist

Nazis Order News Writer to Leave Paris

Paris reports the Nazi government has ordered Paul Ravaux chief correspondent for Havas in Berlin to depart within three days amid a disputed report on hoof and mouth disease in western Germany. France contemplates representations but vows no reprisals at this time.

Paris Paul Ravaux Havas Berlin Ravoux Germany

Eleanor Powell Schedules Meets with Mystery Suitor in Athens

Eleanor Powell plans to meet a mystery suitor in Athens as the Rosalie tour ends. Meanwhile Priscilla Lane heals from an accident delaying her role, and Leo Garillo seeks a technical advisor post for the Girl of the Golden West, with others like Johnny Weissmuller and Marjorie King noted in Hollywood gossip.

Athens Leo Garillo Paten Leo Priscilla Lane Johnny Weissutler Honolulu Borneo Marjorie King Phil Plank Hollywood Joe Schenck Mary Maceuire Eleanor Powell Rosalie Stu Erwin Danny Danker

Three Army Officers Charged After Courthouse Disturbance

Three Fort Sam Houston officers from the Ninth Infantry faces disturbing the peace charges following a confrontation with deputy sheriffs near the courthouse. Lieutenants Davis Meyer and Truesdale, plus Charles R Monk, were subdued after an argument, with Davis treated for head injuries. trial postponed to Thursday at 2 p.m. on attorney motion.

Fort Sam, Houston Charles R. Monk" Meyer West Point F. c. ‘Truesdale Norman R. Davis Ninth’ Infantry X Tar Reputy Schneider John Galloway W. G. Bock Army Davis Robert B. Green Frank Baskin Meyer

Happy married duo skip Hollywood gossip to stay happy

Alice Faye and Tony Martin say they will not read motion picture gossip. They believe much mischief in Hollywood comes from untrue or half true reports. For playing it safe in rumors about friends, they will rely on what others tell them.

Hollywood Alice Faye Tony Martin Miss Faye

Local Classifieds Highlight Old Light Ads

Fragmentary listing notes in classifications L to 16 feature a mix of items for sale, service notices, and small personal ads. Readers may glimpse vintage items and everyday offerings reflecting mid century commerce and community chatter.

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