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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1928

Page

6

Cecil DeMille Returns to Exotic With Dynamite

Los Angeles reports Cecil DeMille plans a return to exotic style in the new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature Dynamite. The story, by Jeating McPherson, will depart from The Godless Girl and The King of Kings with fashion innovations and bold modern society themes. Details include casting hints and early notes on leading roles, plus snapshots from Lollywood and premiere chatter.

Los Angeles Cecile de Mille Gloria Sianson Leatrice Jeating McPherson Mr. DeMille Metro-Goldwen-Marer Gife, Co Charles Farrel Bie DeMille

Carpenter Hurt by Ten Foot Fall From Roof

Walter F. Huff of 4818 San Pedro Avenue, a carpenter, fell ten feet through an open roof at a residence under construction on Bly Daw woo street. He was struck in the side by a piece of timber and is believed to be internally injured. He was taken to Mobert B. Green hospital.

Walter F. Huff San Pedro Avenue Bly Daw Woo Street Mobert B. Green Hospitel

True Story Bugles and Corporal Amos A Collins at Fort Kam Houston

A fragmented tale describes Corporal Amos A Collins watching legionnaires in the streets and considering returning to camp to eat away from the crowd. An unclear scene unfolds before the Travelers hotel with references to football, past leagues, and overseas service.

Amos A. Collins Fort Kam Houston Travelers Hotel Plars Serevice

Spotlighted Fraternities and Local News From San Antonio

Local columns note Sigma Alpha Mu pledges at the University of Texas and several UT students visiting family in San Antonio. Messages mention American Legion events, trips to Bandera Pleasanton New Braunfels and Bandera residents, and numerous residents returning from or preparing for trips to Germany England and France.

Dulix Cannon Hero Daughtere Lytle Bernard Goldberg Morris Siegel San Antonio University of Texas Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity San Antonio Club The Chamber of Commerce Camel County New Braunfels Harrell Lee Houston Herold Benks Dulles Associated Press American Legion Jesse Kutzer Mr. and Alisa Adolph Kutzer Bandera Avantha Stein Ike Cohen Robbie Cack Pleasanton Martin Black

Chute jumper dies from harness failure in accident

Oseny Keller, professional parachute jumper, died from injuries sustained when his harness broke after a jump from a plane to the local airport. The incident occurred yesterday, with the jumper passing away today.

Cnampaigs Jil Oseny Keller

Texas and Majestic theaters stay full despite strike

Theaters open to capacity despite stage crew walkout after failed contract talks. The International Stage Employees Union says no guidance from New York as four dozen workers remain idle. Mike Signy, cited as a union figure, has not been instructed on next steps.

Texas and Majestic Salardor Internationa Stayn Ean Playes Mike Signy New York

Money Order 70 Years Old Paid in Deerfield Mass

A 10 year old money order honored by the government and Major A Frank Mutchnins of six town received a $20 check. The money order, sent by Azas of Victrago to his brother T Mown of this town, was found as a bookmark in a bible when Major Autchins inherited Philo Mann's estate in 2008. Payment had been refused several times.

Deerfield Mass Tle A. Frank Mutchins Aza TS Victrago Ws Brother T Mown Cas Autehins Philo Mann

Strike Affects Municipal Auditorium Performances

Moviemakers and musicians at the Municipal Auditorium could be impacted by a looming strike near the lemon fruit trade area. A sympathetic walkout may be ordered as negotiations continue, with strikers and theater managers awaiting developments peacefully.

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Legion Cards Advertise Through Local Post Office

Postmasters report a flood of souvenir postcards mailed by the Legion to residents. People crowd the stamp window as San Antonio is promoted nationwide. An October appeal from Porto Rico’s Masonic Grand Lodge calls for $100,000 to aid distressed island residents.

Legionvstres P. G. Togas San Antonio Lucas Ban Juan Porto Tijeo Masonic Grand Lodge of Torta Reo Grand Masonic Banck

Mail Delivery Hours Quietly Adjusted in San Antonio

In the business district of San Antonio mail will be delivered once daily during the American Legion convention between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Authorities announce that parcels past due will be delivered in that window. Merchants should have an employee ready by 6:30 a.m. to receive mail.

lisIness San Antonio American Legion Yustal

Wisconsin G C P Predicts Victory in November

Former Senator Lennon said after a call with President Coolidge that Wisconsin would vote Republican in November as reaction to Governor Smith's Milwaukee prohibition speech was unfavorable.

Wisconsin G.C.P Wasilington Oct Coolidge Lennon Smith Milwaukee Prohibition

Civilian Clothes at Palace theater thrills veterans

The Palace presents Civilian Clothes with Gene Lewis leading a capable ensemble including Frances Dale as a Southern belle and Dick Elliott in a key comic role. The wartime romance follows ex captain Sam DeGinnig who returns from overseas, learns his wife believed dead, and contends with a fresh social clash as the couple confronts their hidden past and new obstacles.

Palace Theater American Legionnaires Pany Gene Lewis Palace Lowie Sam McGinnie Frances Dale Plurence Lankan Dick Elliott McGinnis St Sam DeGinnig D. 5 Serra Sam

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