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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1939

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Warner's New Slate Promises Wartime Laughs and Stars

Hal Wallis predicts wartime moviegoers crave comedies and cheer, with new lineups featuring Edward G. Robinson in a mystery comedy and Frank McHugh in lighter fare. Plans include "The Autopelha" and "My Girl Friday" with Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, plus star sightings and filming shifts as studios adjust to war.

Louella Parsons T.X Hollywood Warner Hal Wallis James Ca Pat O'Brien Frank McHugh Bacon Edward G. Robinson Frank McHugt Rat Wesley Ruggles Harry Cohn Sam Briskin Sab Arizona Wes Tuston Columbia ‘Osses Ramplar Avenue Maule Smith Delevan Claude Binyon Pridsy Irene Dunne Cary Grant Frank Lloyd

Boyer Does Bit In Romance Drama At Aztec

Sam Woolford reviews the romance drama at the Aztec starring Barbara O’Neil and Charles Boyer. The plot centers on lovers sheltering from a hurricane as war turmoil nudges the story forward. Dunne, as a waitress, adds humor but the reviewer curses the movie’s sobering tone and predictable twists.

Boyer Sam Woolford Charlies Hoyer Dunne Miss Dunne Homor Barbara O'Neil Europe Buckingham Palace

Tolar R Radio Program Listings and Schedules Snapshot

A dense OCR of a radio program grid lists shows, orchestras, hosts, and station notes across a Saturday schedule. Entries include Americans at Work, Call to Worship, Gien Miller's Orchestra, Cats n Jenniers, Harlem Serenade Parade, Brentwood House, Preston Scheele music, and several dance and concert features with various orchestras and hosts across multiple time blocks.

Sienta al Woar Jan Savitt Orban Waorshi Gien Miller Orch S—Newecast KABEC Concert Orch Eliott Bonaeveit Cats Jenniers Reigh Roge Slambe Galchos Harlem

New York City Health Chief Sees No Plague Threat

New York health commissioner Dr John K Rice said the city fears no plague outbreak and noted only a handful of paralysis cases this year. He contrasted 54 cases with a prior period and outlined that small improvements in terms may help purchase housing for families in need.

New York John K. Rice Sinn

Witt Offered Recreation Director Post in Seguin

Witt accepted the position as Seguin recreation director after a conference with Houston officials. He will replace acting director Roper Staves and depart for Seguin to inform city officials. Witt previously led Austin recreation and will receive a monthly salary of 290 with a 25 expense allowance. in Seguin he earned 189 with a smaller allowance.

Qake Bil Witt Seguin Lbatsare San Antonio Henry F. Beln Cunoustoner Witt Fie Roper Staves Hein Maury Mavetek Nin Deécisla Austin Recreation Department San Antonio de Tecor Begul

Highland Church to Elect Officers at Sunday Meeting

Highland Park Presbyterian church will elect additional officers at a congregational meeting after Sunday morning service. Dr Baxter D. D. Greer, pastor, will preach Sunday morning on A Field of a Fores and Sunday night on Wells of Salvation.

Highland Church Highland Park Presbyterian Church Baxter D. D. Greer

Lutheran Merger Anniversary Observed at St John’s Church

A program to observe the tenth anniversary of the merger of the American Lutheran Church will be at 8 p m September 15 at St John’s Lutheran Church. Rev Joan A Scherzer, general chairman, outlines the year’s plans. Speakers include Rev Mr Scherer and Fr A Supebiel president of the Texas district American Lutheran Church.

American Lutheran Church St. John's Lutheran Church Joan A. Scherzer Mr. Scherer A. Supebiel Texas Ameriean Lutheran Church

Cemetery Society Meeting Monday at San Fernando Cathedral

The Society of the San Fernando Cemetery No. 1 will meet at 3 p.m. Monday in the San Fernando cathedral auditorium with Very Rev. View General P. J. Geehan presiding. Attending will be the Rev. Bishop J. Wi Preciado, among others.

Cemetery Society San Fernando

Sermon Topics At Madison Square Church

Rev Samuel L Percy will preach at 10 50 am on At Grips With Life and again at night on The Sul Voire at Madixon Square Presbyterian church The article also notes Belence's theory about a curse at Tutankhamen's tomb and mentions a discovery of incandescence in an elephant Zer tomb with references to the Pharaohs mummies and fatalities among explorers Further details are promised in the American Weekly distributed with next Sunday's Light.

Leon Errol Lupe Velez H.K Donald Denver Wil Linda Hayes Jesse Lasky Terry Samuel L Belence Tutankhamen Elant Zer Tutankhaman American Weekly

Weather summary for San Antonio region and Texas coast

The report notes clear to partly cloudy conditions in San Antonio Saturday night and Sunday with light southerly winds. Airport highs around 96 and lows near 72 Saturday. East Texas mostly dry with scattered thundershowers near the upper coast Sunday. Kept southerly winds on the coast. Panhandle not as warm. Observed rainfall totals show sparse accumulation for the month. sun and moon times provided.

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War at a Glance: Hitler aims Poland annexation and Wehrmacht advances

AP roundup reports Berlin claiming plans to annex Polish territory as German troops press toward Warsaw. London and Paris speculate on endgame, while Soviet Russia strengthens western front and Britain vows to curb supplies to Germany. Reports of Dutch neutrality breach and intensified air activity over northwest Germany accompany the crisis.

Associated Press Berlin Adolf Hitler Germany Warsaw Britain Budapest Paris Warndt Forest Saarland Amsterdam Kennebec Netherlands Holland London Hitler Poland Mosocow Soviet Russia

Officials Heard By 1400 Teachers In San Antonio

Dr. James P. Holless, president of the San Antonio school board, addressed about 1400 teachers at the annual meeting in Municipal auditorium. He praised the city’s school system, urged funding to restore salaries, and said increases totaling 85,000 had been granted for depress aid. Other speakers discussed retirement legislation and education programs, with emphasis on personality development and attitudes.

America Texas Sam Terry Gertrude Striegler Page Juniory Misa _Kathara Remy San ‘Antonin Teachers’ Council Elna Neal Assstant

August Birthday Season for Palmer Family Triplets

In Pet ersburg Virginia Sophy Palmer and siblings Alfred Earl and Pearl Palmer celebrated their twenty second birthday anniversary during August. The Palmer family marked August 26 with a note of pride as Paul and Pauline Palmer joined the same family celebration, highlighting a festive season in the household.

Petsasburg Palmer Alfred Earl Pearl Palmer Paul Pauline Palmer

Japan asks allies to pull forces from China now

Shanghai dispatch says the Japanese navy urged British and French naval authorities to withdraw their forces from China to remove the danger of incidents as the European war continues. The appeal was said to echo a proposal Tairo Taklo advanced yesterday.

China Shanghai

Turks Love of Arms Proves Key in Turkish Talks

London dispatch notes British belief that Turkish pride in military pageantry hindered talks with Ankara. French mission won favor through uniforms and ceremonies, while Britain faced cold Turk reception. New naval show and planned future mission hint at renewed effort.

London Britain Ankara England Ratiaion Huntyleer Huntziger Hontsiger Huntelaet Aritens Tur- Aalkey Ani

Young German Aliens Are Caught in American Jaunt

Three German youths, Frits Feulber 20 from Dusseldorf, William Kruse 22 from Kiel, and Gerhard Keeveppfe 18 from Erfurt, ended a four month American trip after an attempted train ride to Corpus Christi. Immigraton officers in San Antonio caught two near New Braunfels. the third was arrested in Fredericksburg. They spoke only German and had worked odd jobs while posing as entertainers at the Palace Theater in Fredericksburg. They face deportation once Washington authorization arrives.

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Hurricane felled timber stored in New England harbors

Boston dispatch reports 50 million feet of hurricane felled timber stored in ponds and inlets across New England. The Interior Department notes 786 storage sites in the region, including 258 bodies of water set aside to keep logs secured away from beaches and resorts.

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West Closter Church Men to Meet for Supper Program

Supper and program planned for men of West Closter Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. next Thursday. Simultaneously, the church’s women will hold a picnic at Roosevelt Park at the same time.

Westcloster Presbyterian Church Rotvevelt Park

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