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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1929

Page

23

Endurance record holder Elinor Smith to visit San Antonio

Elinor Smith, 19, holder of the world women's airplane endurance record, will arrive in San Antonio September 14 aboard the Bellanca plane Mapps Lamlings. She will demonstrate parachute jumps from a plane in an emergency, with six men performing a cabin demonstration at Winburn Field. The tour, guided by Sergeant Nichols, aims to show safety parachute use as she travels to fifty cities.

Elinor Smith Wimen San Antonio Bellanca Mapps Irving Air Chute Company Sergeat Epi HL Nichale Brooks Tield Sergeant Nichols Clevelo Mies Smith Haa Miss Smith Lind Winburn Tell Shel

Al Jolson Seeks Leading Lady for New Film Mommy

Hollywood gossip notes reveal Al Jolson struggles to cast a lead for his next project Mommy. Louise Dresser is tentatively set as Jolson’s mother, with talk of other stars like Vilma Banks and Marie Dressler under consideration as the production details unfold amid studio negotiations.

Louella Veletmal Berthe Mo Los Angeles al Jolson W. A Hollywood Wervers Louise Dresser Mitiis Miss Dresser Lowell Sherman Equity

Ship Delayed After Striking a Large Whale

The steamer Yarmouth traveling from Boston to this port struck a large whale off Yarmouth cape. The vessel cut into the animal so deeply it was stopped and backed to free the snitz from the prow. The whale died.

Yarmouth Boston Yarmouth Cape

Lodge Plans Big Carnival Show Amid Rehearsals

Rehearsals are under way for a five night negro minstrel show at Moneda Her mano Sons carnival October 6 to 0. J. W. Arkermanty Sn. chairs the entertainment committee and A. professional minstrel instructor has been hired to coach Hermann Bony and a group of youths. General carnival plans are progressing, with Frank EH Gineckner serving as sixth consecutive general manager. Committees are appointed and meetings held every Friday night.

Moneda Hermano Sons Cardival J. W. Arkermanty

Parson Named Co respondent in Fort Worth divorce case

In Fort Worth on September 5, the jury in Mrs Roger Vinson's divorce heard evidence of frequent visits by Pastor DL T Gerulbain to Vinson's home during her absence. The minister resigned after the claims, while Mrs Vinson denied improper relations and said his visits were for church duties. The Rev Mr Grantham is named as co respondent.

Fort Worth Roger Vinson Vinton Dl.t. Gerulbain Willneshes Gail Possio

New Aero Club Forms in New York

A new aeronautics club based in New York is established by a partnership limited to men who have shown interest in financing and developing aviation. The organization aims to advance aircraft interests and provide a forum for enthusiasts and investors.

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