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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1936

Page

14

Mary Bolton Stay Of Execution Granted In Illinois

Chicago reports Mrs. Mary Bolton the woman condemned for killing her husband, first female to face Illinois near death penalty, received a stay of execution from the Supreme Court to consider new evidence and delayed plans for her October 29 date after a jury convicted her of shooting her spouse in his loop office on June 15.

Chicago Mary Bolton Illinois One Supreme Court Merble Mildred Ms Loop

Pilot Blamed for Crash Fatal to 12

The Bureau of Commerce stated the probable cause of the April 7 transport plane crash near Uniontown, Pennsylvania, killing 12, was poor judgment by pilot Otto Ferguson of Kansas City Missouri. He should have used instruments due to poor visibility.

Washington Bureau of All Commerce Uniottown Otto Ferguson Kaners City Bea Roper Caid Ferguson Diet F

Kay Francis Gets Davis Drama Detail From Hollywood Gossip

Hollywood chatter reports Kay Francis resting at Lake Arrowhead while Claude Rains recovers to return to Stolen Holiday. Kay will star in Another Dawn instead of a holiday, with Errol Flynn and Jan Hunter leading the cast. Alice Faye’s ex Rudy Vallee arrives Oct 8 for Water Brothers engagement, and wedding news links Dick Powell with Jean, with various studio moves and censor board notes accompanying a busy week of gossip and rumors.

Louella Parsons Motion Picture Universal Universal Service Los Angeles Kay Prancis Lake Arrowhead Claude Rains Grippe Kay Hal Wallis Bette Davis Seb Errol Flynn Jan Hunter Alice Faye Rudy Vallee Hollywood Water Brothers Rudy Alice Melody Vallee-Warner Opera Joan ‘Blondel Dick Powell Toanie Jean Leslie Cohen Goldwyn Company Stella Sam Gladys George Howell Davis Critical Pennsylvania Censor Board Igor Gorn Charles Gorin Holly~wood Hotel Hazy Knight Henry Hathaway Henry Puezy Helen Vinson New York Twentieth-Century-Fox Jean Bere Lewis Stone Robert Rent Barbara Branvayok Robert Taylor Bob Jeannette MacDonald Gene Fraymong Louis Bakeman Rufus Lemaire Grate Lytell Carrell Dr. Adler Vienna Sullis Viertel Bernadine Fritz 45 Szold China Mei Lan Fang Harriet Parsons Columbia Joan Bennett Gene Markey Diana Mil Graig Reynolds Jate Travis Glends Parrell

Whiteman Mayor for a Day in Fort Worth

Fort Worth reports Paul Whiteman the King of Jazz served as honorary mayor for a day. He rode with a Texas ranger escort to city hall then became deputy police chief and honorary mayor as crowds gathered. The event honored his contributions to Fort Worth through radio, film, and stage work.

Far Worth Texas Ranger Kizzoner Whiteman Paul Whiteman Orcestra

Federal low rent housing project opens in Atlanta

The first federal low rent housing project was dedicated in Atlanta with Horatio B. Hackett, assistant PWA administrator, taking part in the ceremonies. Simple red brick buildings include apartments and group houses with rents ranging from 40 to 27.85 dollars monthly, covering electricity, heat, and water.

Atlanta Horatio B. Hackett PWA

Grace Moore Faces Rising Price for San Francisco Show

Fans in San Francisco react as Grace Moore invoices $4600 for a single performance after her recent concert with the San Proneisea Symphony earned $800. Rumors swirl about marriages and rival stars while Moore prepares to perform with a full orchestra, a first for her, as industry figures weigh her star power against the asking price.

Grace Moore San Francisco Musis San Proneisea Symphony Jeannette MacDonald San Fran Frank Chapman Gladys Ewardhead Rooks Nancy Garrell Tommy Manville London Jack Kirkland

Firefighters Contain Glacier Park Blaze After Three Days

In Glacier National Park, fire crews and forest rangers subdued a three day fire that threatened areas after showers helped. About 2300 volunteers battled the flames as the park faced its worst forest fire in seven years.

Glacier Park Glacier National Park Volunnteer

Drought Forces Delays in RA Resettlement Projects

Washington on September 2 1934 drought cuts RA budget forcing the suspension of 30 approved projects while 24 resettlement efforts have already been completed. Assistant Administrator B Baldwin stated funds for settlement use were redirected to drought areas delaying planned work.

Wabuigton Resettlement Administration B. Baldwin Baldwin

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