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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1922
Page
16
City officials clash over funding with Commissioner Lambert blaming the mayor for budget cuts that imperil camp sanitation. The Chamber of Commerce and district leaders press for repairs, noting deteriorating conditions and urging action despite limited funds.
Eighteen men in the Niky lodge were initiated at a regular meeting Monday in the Elke Club on Seventh Avenue. St. Noel Campbell, chair of the membership committee, announced eight new members. With the invitational drive starting February 1, the club expects strong growth through May. District Deputy Grant Ulxalted Rulon Suirver will preside. The eight lodges in the district include Laredo, Brownsville, McAllen, Conroe, Del Rio, Yoakum, San Antonio, and Seguin. Alfred W. Luas was among the new members.
An advertisement lists Crockett paints and supplies and notes millinery and sewing classes led by Mrs Loca Barnes at multiple rural schools near Leon bridge and Los Angeles Heights with schedules and required sewing notions. A separate notice seeks help locating a brother, James McDermott, last heard from in Lexas, describing him as tall and slender with blue eyes and light hair. A report mentions a car accident near Mazan Creek with a driver charged for drunkenness.
Excavators unearthed prehistoric fossils at Crackheldge Park while digging beneath the surface near the Blue Clay beds. A serpentlike fossil about two feet long with large scales drew opinions of a snake rather than a gigantic crab or crayfish. Numerous shell fossils of varied shapes were also recovered. the clay yielded with dynamite to aid removal but crumbled when exposed. Beautiful Roselawn Cemetery noted nearby as a well kept burial barn.
The Yancy Oil & Gas Company plans a well in Sudian County on the Yanex structure. Directors are experienced, with Mr. Fuchs noted for Thrall field work. A 9 rig and equipment are reported, and geologists have shown interest in the location.
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