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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
10
A columnist riffs on economic fear and censorship while recalling classic film scenes. The writer notes experts fret about a continuing crisis, suggests Hollywood anticipated a global downturn, and muses on satire and gorilla legends in old productions.
An old advertisement touts a 3 second cure for corns and calluses using iodine based mix. It claims rapid relief, painless removal with a root ard, and easy use for walking comfort. Sold at multiple city drug stores with brief directions.
An advertisement touts Tintex Color Remover as a simple way to lift dark colors from fabric or home items then redeploy a new light shade. It claims 35 color choices, easy two-step use, and that it preserves original fabric structure while brightening to the new hue.
The Majestic opens with Edward Horton in ancy’s Private Affair opposite Joe Frisco, with Lila Lee and Walter Pidgeon as romantic leads and a humorous detective subplot. Aztec screens Guilty Hands with Roy Francis and Madge Byrns, plus a slate of shorts and the latest Paramount news reel.
Conservatives held the Protestant Episcopal convention at Denver Colorado on September 24. Liberals were routed as it considered revisions to the canon on marriage and divorce. A proposed medical and mental health test was defeated then revived. a church court in each diocese was approved for marital cases.
Chief Owen Kilday announced police will be stationed at three Mare schools to control traffic during busy hours following a conference with Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright. Traffic will be managed at Agnes Coltan School Branco ran Dowglagigh Mackberry and Town streets St Ohrys parish South Flores North Center Unckberry streets. Kilday said most other schools already police traffic during busy hours.
Wing Cowmanter Chines Kingsford Smith, who left Wyndhem, Australia, for Tingland today in an attempt to establish a new flight stor d, arrived at Cheribon, Dutch East Indies, in the early morning. He planned to fly to Victoria Point, Turma, the next day.
Mrs Clement LU Slater, president of the National Women's Democratic Law Enforcement League, says repeal of the prohibition amendment would be acceptable to Democrats and Republicans alike. The statement reflects cross party appeal amid debates on constitutional reform.
Hollywood gossip notes that George Arliss will quit the stage and pursue talking pictures. He will star in The Man Who Played God or The Mie Who Played God, with Jolt Adolfs directing and Eckart Gondman’s story. Producer plans, casting notes, and industry chatter follow as reporters promise more updates from Los Angeles.
PRESNO Calif Sept 24 The Rev David Wallace Montrom ers aged 67 a widely known pastor and Presbyterian church executive died there yesterday at his home in Presno California He served as a church leader and executive for many years and was respected in religious circles for his leadership and community work.
In Fort Worth on September 14 a special committee investigated the financial difficulties of Austin College and Its Sherman, aiming to determine responsibility for a $20,010 deficit. One proposal floated was to transfer Austin College buildings and equipment to the state university.
Newa child Bobbie Pasek aged four died in Stockton California. Grandson of Sirs OF Cotton IBIS West Woodlawn Avenue, the notice was received here Thursday.
Mrs. J F King, president of the San Antonio board of education, announced a board resolution to bar married women from teaching in public schools. Walter Sprinkle of the student loan fund and Rotary memb ers commented. J A Cochran, the superintendent, was ordered to rewrite the measure after attorneys warned of flaws. Four board members plan to oppose when it is reappeared before the board.
A 24 year old girl, Tloxe Toboger, died when she intervened between her mother and stepfather during an argument in their home. Joseph Teanek, the stepfather, shot her and then wounded himself but survived. He was arrested, reportedly saying he wanted to kill his wife after he was driven from the home.
Police report mentions a rent dispute that led to a knife fight. suspects Wilken Trean, 25, of 1620 Itopera street, and Fonter, Fort Bam fous ton, were taken to base hospital for treatment after a quarrel escalated Thursday. Detectives Neal and Carter investigated the case.
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