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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1940

Page

22

Pigeons, Bills, and a Cold Weather Dreamer in Hollywood

A New York business executive loses a pigeon's message with a flying bill for 48.702 dollars after the bird returns from Pittsburgh. A bum in a library faces a hand washing rule. A warden refuses to change numbers on a prisoner's shirt to fit his favorite figure. A hostess is teased by a dancing beginner as a dimes dance hall tale unfolds. Plus a profile of Ann Sothern, detailing birthplace, stage nickname Doctor Solbern, and quirky habits.

New York Pittsburgh Bud Ann Sothern Roger Pryor Ann Solbern Ann l Miss Sothern Annie Cyrus Lake Helen Hayes Maisie Hollywood Marich

Best Bets Of The Week In Colorful Show Biz Notes

A lively weekly recap notes I Love You Again with Bill Powell Myrna Loy and Frank McHugh as strong laughs. He Stayed For Breakfast with Loretta Young Melvyn Douglas. The Return Of Frank James with Henry Fonda. Tale Of Three Cities by D J Murray set in Rome London Paris. Van Wyck Brooks NEW ENGLAND INDIAN SUMMER reviewed. color films and records discuss, plus Packers Bears Giants matches and charity game.

Hollywood Bill Powell Myrna Loy Frank McHugh Frank James Jesse James D. J. Murray Rome London Paris Louis Napoleon Deodata Ludovica Pale OF Three Cities van Wyck Brooks New England Bobby Byrne East Green Bay Packers Washington Redskins Milwaukee Chicago Bears Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Packers BEARS NEW York Football Giants Eastern College All-Stars Giants Mark H

Adventure writer Louis de Leeuw’s wartime letters from the Dutch East Indies

Fragments recount Louis de Leeuw’s travels across Celebes, Halmaheira, Java, Borneo, New Guinea, and other Asian locales. He describes cannibal chiefs, tropical fevers, jungle hunts, and Western Naive prestige, then notes peace found on Bali before the war disrupted life. He also mentions his war duties and chairing a charity fund in the Netherlands.

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Proud Parents Face First Step Into Adulthood

A mother and father share a tense yet tender moment as their children prepare to depart for school. The dad voices nerves about independence and protection while the mother affirms careful planning and pride in their offspring’s readiness. They discuss exams, schooling choices, and arrangements for Adele and Johnny's futures.

John Wile Viams Mildred Johnny Evry Manny Patlake Adele Milind

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