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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
3
A map outlines a stretch labeled no man's land between San Antonio and Harlandale city limits. Bounded by West Sayers Avenue and Octavia Street, residents seek clarity on jurisdiction and provision of services in this disputed area.
A garbled OCR fragment references classif ications 71 and 72 and light ales in an advertising context. Readable names or targets are missing, offering no clear person organization place or date to identify. The item appears to be an incomplete classified notice with stray terms rather than a coherent event.
The Third Court of Civil Appeals reversed a lower court judgment allowing Thurman to drill on Darst Creek field land without permission. The dispute centers on a Humble Oil and Gas purchase, with reported land value around 203,080 dollars and about 410,000 barrels of oil expected to be drained, while Thurman did not disclose sale consideration.
In Washington DC on a warm August day President Hoover received a birthday gift from a group of Boy Scouts from the District of Columbia. The gift, described as a buffalo horn carved by pioneers, was presented as part of celebration plans for his birthday observance at the White House lodge.
Postmen collect mail after dark in residential streets with night collections. Postmaster P G Lucas states the night letter service will be permanent with visits to homes and mail collected until 9 oclock. Mail dropped after 9 pm will be reachable the next morning in advance of the previous schedule.
Dwight W. Morrow relative Nephew Samdrelli of New York travels by train through Sow to Mon iro City with a party of fricode. Hugone A. Farr, Missouri Inc. general passenger agent, says the ports arrive at Niioliowle and depart Monday night for Laredo. The group plans two weeks in Med tev og 2 vacation.
Lately out of Bolivia, Mrs. Ger frende Kondi, wife of a long-time German mentor of the Bolivian army, and her 11 year old daughter Renate reached New York after fleeing rebels who attacked their home in Vern. They boarded a Santa ferry for the journey.
Berlin August gathering of 10,000 Christians from around the world declares the Christian religion not dead. Pastor TProchnnatl of the Evangelicals of Tusala voices firm belief in enduring faith despite Soviet influence.
Three theft and burglary charges were filed Friday against Rulort Inchean of 400 North Olive Street. The offenses relate to burglaries during the last two weeks in July and the previous week in August. Each case carries $400 bonds. Nowd faz Jackson was set at $500 in each case.
The San Antonio River used as a water source shows higher summer costs. Park Commissioner Rubinin notes expenses rise from about 450 dollars per month in winter to roughly 460 dollars in summer. Efforts to divert water from two wells to the river near Brack Bridge Park are described, with electrical power pumping and emergency measures discussed.
A Friday hearing in the seventh District Court debated including Sunny South addition residents in Harlandale for a planned election. Special Judge W L S Anthony heard arguments after a late Thursday filing seeking a restraining injunction to block the incorporation vote. Residents and supporters gave mixed testimony on whether Sunny South should be within Harlandale voting bounds, with counts noting 448 houses and 22 businesses in the disputed area.
Robert H. Lucas of Kentucky named executive director of the Republican National Committee to succeed Claudius H. Huston of Tennessee, with Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio overseeing the transition.
A report lists 40 officers for the West Point class arrival at Bracksfield on September 1 for training. Names include Joh H Murrell Cedar Rapids Iowa George F Schlatter Fostoria Ohio Riwer Meguire Port N.1 Albert Murlelbam Chicago Aubrey Mark Cy Dauge and many others from states such as Indiana Illinois Tennessee and New York.
Plaintiffs in an injunction contest claim the incorporation plan unjustly excludes Lang South the area north of Sayers Avenue and alleges 630 residents with 1300 voters would be affected. They warn of inconvenience and disruption if the election proceeds July 17 under a plan that would place Jarlandale within San Antonio. The judge granted the order for the election.
About 59 delegates to the American Association of Rathway Advertising Agents convention will gather in San Antonio on August 15. T. C. Cneeington, convensor of the chamber of commerce, says a dinner will honor the visitors at the San Antonio Count club. Delegates are slated to attend the convention and then depart Friday for a short trip to Mestee after the dinner.
A motor car crashed into a Kansas filling station pump in Mankato killing John Meredith a 67 year old man Virgil Ryan 42 and Rose Mary 6 all residents of Kansas City Missouri. The flames erupted when gasoline touched hot material and three others were injured with one possibly dying from burns.
The board of governors of the Detroit stock exchange suspended the Jipkn Po Glendon company of Detroit from trading on the exchange until January 1, 1031 for violations of trading rules. The board provided no further details. Local listings show various classifications and ads offered for sale around town.
Austin August 8 14 Objections by operators in major Texas oil fields were heard by the state railroad commission against the proposed proration of production. Coast and West Texas wells opposed the plan citing no coast purchase issues and potential damage to deep wells. De Laredo field operators argued for strict 24 hour operation to maintain output, while others warned rationing per well would reduce revenues. The proposal seeks 737000 barrels daily, about 125100 below current and 50000 under present marketing nominations.
The Virginia State Bar Association discusses a referendum plan to repeal the eighteenth amendment. The proposal aims to bring a statewide vote on prohibition, reflecting bar association members to consider a change in legal policy.
Lisbon reports the Portuguese government approves the appointment of Lieutenant-Commander Otis H Cobbe as the United States naval attaché. The move aligns with ongoing defense and diplomatic exchanges between Portugal and the United States amid regional security considerations.
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