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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1931

Page

7

Seven Die in Series of Oil Field Fires at Kilgore

Tess Kilgore reports a deadly flare of oil and gas fires with seven confirmed deaths and multiple serious injuries. The blaze started when a tank battery ignited during casing work at Upchurch No 1 Keightwell. other fires followed from ruptured lines and saturated ground. Fire crews struggled to bring the flames under control as homes and oil facilities suffered extensive damage.

Kilgore Tess Canitioan A.twadlay Y.clim FW. Smith Ulen Keightwell Henry C.F. Upchutch Toda WC. Helcomb L. Te Gray Whendler Howell J. DB. Jowell Hurt Vishon Unize Mart Alepson Fames Joe Vani Milton Dutteway Hurncil Thailing

City News Dance and Music Events at Silver City

Fragmented notice lists dances and musical entertainment for April including performers like Ariel and Steve Gardner. Mentions date April 23 and venues Follswond hall and Security Hall with various bands, orchestras, and dancing programs for nights through midweek.

Corneton's Clus Follswond Hall Friends Cade

Obituary notices surface for several San Antonio residents

The page lists funeral plans and survivors for Annie J Mantine 36 of South San Antonio. Martha A Hudgons 82, a Florida transplant. Carl Gustav Fritsch 74 long a city pioneer. Sophie Lieck Clancey 67 with ties to Comport. and Dr C G Higgins 60 with local family in San Antonio. Interments set at local cemeteries. services at St Josephs Church Hackberry Church and residences noted. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings across Ireland Germany Florida and Texas.

Annie J. Mantine Duule J. Mucting Trollenbeek Avenue South San Antonio St. Joseph's Catholic Church Pj, Crane San Fee Martine Ireland San Antoniat J. A. Martie Afra Eunet Gurren MHS Martha’ A. Hudgeo Martha A. Uudgeots Od Weymouth Hallutisville Audgeous Florida Leeville San Auronio Lire Jussie Eiphont Heeville Afi Ophela ‘Thurmond Efie Bhumtich San Antonio TM Hudgeons Ande Wery Hulgeons Mathis See Lydia Tare Kenedy Andrew Garner Pzell Tom Garner Choate Joe Garner Wrackenridg Ter Garner Oder Carl Gustav Fritsch Gab Rrie Avenue Frid Sieraecing Lorge Hermann Sons Pritzeli Germany Antonia Ernestine Fritsch Curt Bruno Max Carl Fritsch Frink Kuichenreut Ts. A. Tlartmann San Olla Lundin Carl Guntey Fritsch Frida Erie Avenue Siemering Lodge Hermann Gois Mr. Fritsch Nalive Fd Wolff Robert Uhr Karl Hubnudorff Henry Wasnig Frank Guggert Dave Menk Sophie Lieck Clancey Sophe Lieck Clancey Inco Dorler Loring Hackberry Methodist Church W. I. Frochtier Mra. Clancey Compfort Aira Bertha Guentert Mra Hilde Racke Thoy and Lee Clancey Higgins CG. Hiszins Texas Sophia Higgins Horry

Little Theater launches drive to add 3000 members in San Antonio

Intensive membership drive under Mrs John Bennett aims for 3000 members for the Little Theater Producing Company of San Antonio starting Monday continuing through the week. Ticket sales for the 1991-32 season at the Sao Pedro Playhouse. May 3 and 2 performances of Byron's Guardeman set for the theater fourth year under current management with annual productions.

Little Theater Producing Company of San Antonio Mra John Fennete Thittla Theater Sao Pedro Playhouse Byolnar Che Guardeman Lille Theater Mrs. Bennett G. 2 Hobertson BH. BE. Stout G. i. Day Walter Nolte Herbert Clarkgon Ailen B. Ayres Misses May Booner Elma ‘Neal Martha Lewis Katherine Alferd Rachel Smith Alice Lathrop Jack Beretta Aubrose Byrne S. W. Spillman Tramilten Satage Moesdames B. A. Wilson Lave Taylor Alex Adams J. H. Russell E.G. Losater W. DP. Lupe Hichard Negley Frederick Oppenheimer Krorst Schuchardt Walter F. Timon Mary Huppertz Corrine Word

Whitehead Faces 100000 Suit for Breach of Promise

Palm Beach April 18 The circuit court suit for $100000 for breach of promise was filed against Donkey P Whitehead noted as a luminary sportsman of Atlanta and Ravens by Miss Selvin T Miller of New York The case claims Whitehead failed to marry after a marriage proposal allegedly made and accepted by the parties involved

Palm React Ita INS Circuit Court Veretalay Donkey P. Whitehead Llumine Sportsman Atlante and Ravens Selvin T. Miller New York Whitehead Ena

Pearsall Teacher Association elects officers

In Pearsall on April 18, the Pearsall Teacher Association elected officers led by Mrs Frank Saunders as president and Mrs Walter Thompson as vice president. Other posts include recording secretary Mrs Jovian Sewell, treasurer Mrs Wester Tully, and several committee chairs such as program chair Mrs E M Howard and membership chair Mrs Ad Clemons.

Wed Cener Aunt Mex Hellura Srielter

Stout Women Learn Easy Way To Lose 20 Pounds of Fat

An old diet claim touts Kiruschen Salts as a fat reducing aid by flushing toxins and boosting organs. It promises significant weight loss in weeks, with testimonials from a Lewisburg resident noting weight drop and relief from headaches. The piece frames the product as a magical remedy and warns of promised refunds for dissatisfied users.

High Lights Among Light Classified Ad Users

The San Antonio Junk Company at 02 Austin Street, led by J Greenberg and Son, has served San Antonio for 52 years, dealing in scrap metal and selling wiping tags. McCarthy Brothers, at 34 West Guenther Street for two years, market four wheel trailers and related equipment. The Crockett Hotel on Crockett Street near the Alamo area is noted for quiet rooms and the motto be sure you're right then go ahead.

San Antonio Charles McCarthy West Guenther Street McCarthy Crockett Hotel Crockett Street David Crockett Fort St ‘Che Alamo Grackett Hotel Grackett Motel Creekett

Large Enrollment at School Milam Building Secretarial School

The Btn Secretarial School at 1022 Milam Building reports large enrollment with 19 young women aiming beyond the ordinary stenographer. Day classes require at least high school credits, while night classes have no such requirement. Tuition is paid monthly as each student progresses. summer centers cater to 193 high school graduates seeking college work. Maring E Dolman owns and has managed four Chicago schools. the faculty consists of college trained women with extensive secretarial experience. The registrar welcomes inquiries and notes high demand for ULS graduates.

Btn Milam Seeus Maeian Lela Maring E. Dolman Lina Chicago Tha ‘School Ulsiv

Praeger Company Pioneers Radio Service Leader

The Praeger Hardware Company at 320-322 East Commerce Street has stood for fifty years as a pioneer in hardware and radio services in the city. It operates one of the best equipped radio departments with high caliber mechanics and carries brands like Philco and Majestic. Praeger, led by president Praeger and manager Hal C. Balamuda, offers expert sales and service in radio equipment.

Praeger Hardware Company Commerce Street Praeger Company Comete Radio

Modernizing Plumbing Services Promises Modern Convenience

A veteran South west plumbing and heating firm led by Mr Long promotes modernizing homes with plumbing sewage disposal heating and water supply upgrades. They claim lower prices flexible terms and expertise in remodeling and bringing city conveniences to rural homes with offices at 462 Dynning Avenue and recent large piping work in Mexico.

Long Boca Cong Mr. Long Jeowde Mexico Dynning Avena

Bankrupt Stock on Sale at Colind and Commerce Street

San Antonio dealer M. Bluethe has acquired Sanders Cann Pur nitive Store stock at Colind and Commerce Street and is discounting a wide range of furnishings. The firm must vacate its quarters within seven days and sell off all remaining inventory at reduced prices.

M. Bluethe San

Fiesta Rent Service extends help to visitors in San Antonio

Fiesta visitors are invited to use Light Classified Department for full rental assistance during their stay. Hundreds of rooms apartments and houses are listed daily in the classifieds. Call Crockett 2400 and tell the adwriter your desired place neighborhood for a complete listing.

Fiesta Sisters Light Classified Department San Antonio Fiesta

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