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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1934
Page
17
The piece profiles classic stunt and double artists like Matt Gillman, Wallace Beery relatives, and “Whe joa” stand-ins. It recalls Gillman’s decade of anonymity, Beery’s influence, and a famous Hell’s Angels moment where a stunt doubled for a descent into peril, summarizing the era’s dangerous, lucrative craft.
A wartime film scene unfolds at Randolph Field pool with Robert Young and Miss O'Sullivan in romantic roles. Army officer daughters mingle as extras lounge in beach chairs while Beery in civilian clothes jokes with cast, creating a lively summer backdrop as filming continues Tuesday.
A highly garbled report mixes music titles, railway names, and personal mentions. It references Mexican songs, Popeye, Vincent Lape stand dates, Japanese rail events, and various individuals, yet contains many unreadable fragments and misprints.
Dr. Fogene C. Barker of Texas university will lecture at 8 p m Wednesday in the university auditorium. The talk, titled Background of the Catonization of Texas, is organized by the Alatio Mission chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Dallas man R. Flournoy, secret vice‑president of the Texas Retail Grocers Association, will be feted by San Antonio affiliated grocers at the Pina hotel banquet at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Local members will air the group’s aims and showcase Texas products in a formal event.
Orders to sail from San Francisco February 26 for tours of duty in the Philippines have been received by First Lieutenant W. D. McNate, Twelfth Field Artillery, and Private First Class Dey Ten W. Galtier, Fifteenth Artillery.
Hollywood, Nov 20. Authorities search for former stage star Alice, now a sale actress, amid reports of her disappearance. Police say there is no verified sighting and the case remains open as investigators review leads and potential connections to Warner Brothers projects.
Production notes reveal extensive research over 18 months for West Point of the Air. MGM and Rosson prepared blueprints, parachute data, and plane types. Nathalie Rucknal led story prep with army officials approving scenes. Casting and ground rules spark debate over ranks and role accuracy while dramatic value guides filming.
The St Anthony Noted bridge club announced weekly tournament results on Tuesday. North and south winners were W A Enos and Mrs Joe Foster, while east and west winners were Mrs Pete Murray and Miss Louise Brauss. Eight tables competed playing 24 hours. Prizes were awarded with Mrs Playscott taking second prize. The event was conducted by Mrs Joe Poster and Mrs Nell Mooby, with Dr H F Hamilton.
Silas Jones, 48, of Kaufman, sustained a fractured spine when his car rolled after a collision near Pleasanton. Santa Rosa Hospital reported the incident occurred Tuesday with Jones brought in Monday afternoon in critical condition.
General Fat-Eyed, once commander of the Fourth Army, and his wife arrived in San Antonio Monday night en route to San Francisco. Gen Kweli Stoll, head of the military cammis of the Kuo Min Tang, praised China's improving economic conditions and stated he would not visit Russia due to opposition to communism. They were greeted by King Tung Chan and honored at a Plaza Hotel banquet.
Gen Chang Fat Kwer, memory of the Chinese military commissar, was in San Antonio on Monday with his wife. He inspected training squads at Randolph Field and Belly Sheds amid a two year pressure cup.
The Temple Beth El Sisterhood invites B Miles Bouton American correspondent to address a gathering at the St. Anthony Hotel on Wednesday night at 8 18 The topic will be The Truth About Germany of Hitler Bouton will be in San Antonio and the luncheon is arranged by a committee led by Mrs Grace Franks Reservations are open to men and women of all faiths at the Temple Beachfront office.
Fort Sam Houston unit of the Second Division is set to convert to a motorized regiment on December 1. The War Department announced the move, but only 2 of 139 motor vehicles have been delivered and no gasoline purchase provision exists, delaying storage and use in sheds awaiting fuel authorization.
Two musicians were arrested by radio patrol men after found with a sack containing 320 in cash. They were stopped near Embassy part of East Troustott Street while in possession of the unopened sack. Frank Jefferson, proprietor, reported the sack missing from his counter late Monday.
An unidentified assailant fired on Joe Mading near Alazan Creek and Kendricks Street early Tuesday, striking him in the right hip. Medina, Roxiriques, Navidad Street resident Mata North, and Tony Garza reported the attack after a car halted and a man exited to shove them.
A round-table discussion on the Meaning of Mberty will be held by Lions' members, led by B. 1, at the Gunter Hotel, Wednesday at noon.
Harriet DeBusman, a ten year old Kansas City girl, won a national contest seeking new movie talent. Her snapshot was selected and she earned a ten week Hollywood contract plus a trip to Hollywood with four others. A panel of producers and directors chose her to star in a feature film.
Legion Business Men heard a speaker addressing the Ban Autos Basinmss and Professional de of the Saar Basin at a Monday gathering in the Lanney hotel. Commander Andrew TH. wath was presiding and G W Gatke introduced the speaker amid a crowded session.
Beverly Rogers reports in a belated letter about President's speeches in Tu pelo Missouri andMisouri politics. He claims governors push for cheaper electric rates while denying government aid to business, noting public skepticism and a stray reference to a Vanderbilt child.
Delegates from 32 fraternal orders in Texas plus visitors gather in Dallas for the Texas Fraternal Congress. Key figures include Woodmen of the World leaders, state officials, and national fraternal leaders. Talks cover insurance in force, death benefits paid, and policyholders in Texas. Senator elect William Dick Grrw and Col. H. Gallo stress the sector’s financial scale and local impact.
A banking suit was filed in the seventy third District Court by State Banking Commissioner EC Brand against Hinge Xott of Cam Commonwealth Bank and Trust. The petition alleges Xott held 16 shares on July 2 and refused to pay an assessed asset of 100 per share, despite a formal police inquiry.
Medical activities of the Second division are centered in the new post dispensary near division headquarters. The dental clinic moved from its old location in the Start Post to the top floor of the dispensary and the post surgeon moved into the first floor offices. The insignia office has moved into the new MiGive.
Wee Aldrete of the Xnly garage on 19 South Laredo street was fined $25 and costs by Judge Charles J. Matthews in County Court No. 2 for violating the Pure Food and Drug Act. Lunsford of the comptroller’s office alleged Aldrete sold gasoline of questionable quality. Aldrete pleaded guilty.
Chief Maj. Gen. Leon B. Kroner, head of cavalry, arrived at Fort Sam Houston. On Tuesday morning en route to border cavalry posts he met with Gen. Johnson Hegood, commander of the Eighteenth Corps, and Gen. CR Rowland, commander of the Second Division.
Emmett Welch reports a theft Tuesday of two game hens and an additional game rooster valued at about 640 dollars. The incident occurred at 705 Barrera street and is under police inquiry.
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