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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1933

Page

3

Three film sketches entertain at Uhr Majestic

Three base pictures in town deliver balanced entertainment. Philo Vanes returns with his shades in Sterling with the Empire while Sergeant Heath and Wil am Towell present Ra ther of those Van Dine murder pres. A locked room china murder fuels the plot with help from Eugene Fallette, Frank Morgan, James Barret, Paul Carenaveh, Mery Astor and Helen Vincent. A good doctor is in the run and Shorts complete the bill. Crowds at Uhr Majestic show strong interest.

Sterling Empire Philo Vanes Heath Wilam Towell Philo Police Department Eugene Fallette Frank Morgan Ames Barret Paul Carenaveh Mery Astor Helen ‘Vincent

Little Women On Screen Makes Dramatic Vibe Stand Out

Theatergoers enjoy a wide choice as Little Women dominates the screen with Katharine Hepburn in Jo a tempestuous lead. The piece contrasts with Texas theatre Gem The Late Christopher Bean featuring Marie Dressler and Lionel Barrymore. Also noted are Dietrich in Song of Songs and Loretta Young in Midnight Mary with midweek and weekend program changes.

Joan Bennett Jean Parker Francis Dee Hepburn Gem of Ark Texas Dietrich Midnight Mary Loretta Young Franctck Tone

U S to Send Oil Observer to Texas

Farold Tekes, US petroleum administrator, telegraphed Texas railroad commissioner Ernest O Thompson that a representative will attend tomorrow’s hearing on fixing wells for the state's oil fields. The report also notes maritime collision near New Orleans causing about $100,000 in damage to two vessels and a Ford V B coupe listed for sale at 395 dollars.

Austin Farold Tekes United States Petroleum Ernest O. Thompson Texas Railroad Commission

Hollywood Gossip Collage on Costume Pictures Rise

A long column reviews the impact of Henry VIII on American costume films, touts Katharine Hepburn’s upcoming Tudor projects, and outlines stars like Garbo Dietrich Ford and Beatty in serials. It notes changes in studio moves and highlights industry chatter from Hollywood society pages.

Klltur Universal Svee Universal Serv. Inc LOS Angliles Europe Bella Grels Garbo Marlene Dietrich inAmerica Hepburn Joan of Arc Madame Hepburn Maid of Orleans Geraldine Farrar Henry VIII Henry Elizabeth

Thanksgiving Holiday Tree Draws Crowds at Local Fair

Fragmentary OCR text reports a Thanksgiving style holiday tree and related events in a local fair setting. Mentions Barr a money need, Ada, and a promotional line Money To Loan. Names and places are garbled, with limited readable facts.

Lonn Ada

Attorney on trial for poisoning four kin in Arkansas

In Benton Arkansas a 41 year old Akron Ohio lawyer Mack H Shank faces murder charges for poisoning four members of a family during an August meal. Sheriff Barker summoned 100 veniremen as jurors join prosecutors seeking the death penalty for Shank in the deaths of Mr and Mrs Alvin Colley and their two sons Clement and Clarence.

Benton Ark Goodland Mack H. Shank Akron Ohio Hill Farms Y. A. Barker Millard Halbert

Mexicans Shot in Fight Over Girl Near Bullfight Ring

In Mexico City two men Ignacio Joae Zataray a federal deputy from Jalisco and Cesar Fernandez Garela a merchant were wounded in a restaurant near the bullfight ring during a dispute over a girl. Zataray suffered a shoulder wound while Garjela was struck in the abdomen.

Mexico D. F Joae Zataray Jalisco Cesar Fernandez Garela Zataray Garjela

Second Allreds Welcome New Son William David

Attorney General and Mrs James V Allred announced the birth today of a son named William David. It is their second child.

Allreds Austin James V. Allred William David

New Cabinet Faces Early French Money Worries

Paris reports a fast emptying treasury as Premier Camille Chautemps forms his cabinet. Finance Minister Georges Bonnet informs Bank of France officials the government can meet debts only until December 16. Economists warn inflation and protests rise after farmers demand better prices at yesterday meetings.

Paris Camille Chautemps Albert Lebrun Georges Bonnet Bank of France

Thanksgiving car deal slicks in family ads

A humorous ad voice urges buyers to trade up during Thanksgiving, touting a bigger and better car for the family. The piece lists numerous used car models and dealers, urging readers to shop the Buy Low movement as prices rise and holidays pass.

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