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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1930

Page

21

San Antonio Water Works Sees Rising Use Despite Lower Pumpage

Wording here summarizes a San Antonio Water Company report noting more water distributed than ever while pumpage falls. A metering campaign installed thousands of meters and spurred improvements planned include a new pressure equalizing valve and a large additional meter plant. The company reports net profit for the year at 72 050 8 with $7 000 000 debt reduced by over 1 million.

Valloum Ita Fioanciel San Antonio Water Company Fesson W. J. Blasterson Waterboard San Antonio Manterson Masterton Water Board Maeterenn Ita A. WW Sccligeau Water Board Officisis

West Texas lamb market opens briskly at high bids

San Angelo reports brisk lamb trading as shipments direct to market begin in West Texas. Prices ranged around 30 to 30 cents per pound for 3030 lambs handled by Joe Davidean of Ozona and J A Harvick of Groveton County. Other buyers included Paul Dernee and Hilary Phillips with September delivery for mixed lamb lots.

San Angelo Angelo West Texas From & To O Wade Tata Joe Davidean Ozona J. A. Harvick

Tom Green County Approves Tax Rate Change

Tom Green County commissioners set a new tax rate on the North Concho bridge project. The 7030 taxable valuation is projected to reach about $27,000,410, with construction estimated near $80. The note signals further action to be taken soon on the tax plan and local infrastructure funding.

Tom Green County Ban Angelo County Commissioners’ Court North Concho Plyer S Cits

San Angelo Calf Shipment Cited

Farmers report San Angelo calf shipments increasing as heifers move to packers with prices from 6.50 to 7.00 per hundredweight. Griefs county cattlemen note widespread calcium deficiency affecting cotton pests, with shipments overseen by the county agents office.

San Angelo

Optimist club meets change to supper plans next week

The noon luncheon of the Optimist club was cancelled and the group will gather for supper at a camp to be designated later. Other items note Emma Nuerater and guests, visits by Fort Worth residents, and upcoming Lions club meeting at Massie Park with fried chicken dinner.

Optimist Club Lert Plane Club San Antonio Teers Arthur E. Giard Lions Club Ata P.m. Nexthursday Massiell Park

Bride killed on honeymoon in Port Arthur crash

A Houston couple on a honeymoon car crash near Port Arthur left bride Btre-Yorelin dead and groom Distant Vogel gravely injured. The couple married last week were driving from Galveston when a blown tire caused the auto to overturn on a highway, pinning Mrs. Vogel beneath it. The groom survived in critical condition at a hospital.

Port Arthur Trogelyn Houston Galveston

Army Orders Almanac Misspelled Text

Army orders list personnel movements and promotions across posts with names and designations, noting transfers from Houston to Fort Wenning and the promotion of a second lieutenant. The garbled lines reference officers, duties, remissions, and a security-related mention of meetings at a director’s residence.

Washington, D.C Ace Voljavlog Sogewife T. Lancaster Suro Houston Tiawalt Cepia Nees Teeranhgonville Mumpare Kennedy Taf Denier Lleute A. Houston Fort Wenning Mitchelh Tesignalion Fei Robbir

Berar County Pioneer Association Elects Officers

Berar County Pioneer Association members held a Wednesday meeting at the St Anthony hotel for another year of work. Officers reelected include Si ley J. Miller president Caz b Elgin George WW Aasaders Alta Alexander Bayston Mrs Albert Maverick Sr vice presidents William B Krempken secretary and Edward Heoninger treasurer.

Berar County Oneerat Association Wednessley St. Anthony Beauimont DB. Buck Siley J. Miller Caz B. Elgin George WW. Aasaders Alta Alexander Bayston Albert Maverick Sr Willam B. Krempken Strgeent-At-Arms Albert Maverick Jr

Bids Returned on Jasper Hatchery Project

Bids received by the state fish and oyster commission for a Jasper hatchery were returned after a late notice delayed opening. Executive secretary Will J. Turker said the tender process will resume once the deed approval is secured.

Jasper State Gate Fish and Oyster Commission Will J. Turker Commission

Parish Club Event Notes Trimmed Informal Digest

The T B G L federation holds a regular monthly meeting at the parish hall on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Fred Meyer hosts the Mail Cap Brides club, while other groups plan social entertainments and a hamlet picnic with a haggket style event.

Mra Fred Meyer Mail Cap Brides Club Thuruilas

Houston Attorney Polk Dies in Auto Crash Near Engle Lake

Houston attorney and former secretary to U S Senator Morris Sheppard, C Polk, died from injuries after a family car overturn near Engle Lake while returning from Kerwelle. Polk was fatally injured. his wife and children survived. He was well known in East Texas and cared in Nacomieches.

Fogston Law C. Polk Houston U.S Morris Sheppard Polk Lesa Getlovely Kerewlle Joos Gravel Engle Lake Tle Nacomieches East Texas

Solemn Rites for Priest Vermast Held in San Antonio

Funeral services and Catholic rites are planned for Priest James M. Vermast, 58, who died Tuesday at his residence on South Zarzora Street. The archbishop of San Antonio will absolve, with a local rector and chaplain officiating. Burial will follow at St Joseph's Parish cemetery with military honors. Vermast had served in San Antonio and held roles in St Henry's parish and St Joseph's church.

Bunerat Wcevhen James M. Vermast Prigat South Zartarora St. Joseph’a San Antonio Ther Th J. Sehnetzer St Joseph's Church L.T. NcDonald Kelly Arthur J. Drosenerix Sa Antonio Butiat Rill St. Joseph’s Vermont Pon Mally Bolland United States Hiane St Henry's Berchmaan Zarsamora Knights of Columbus

Lucky Girl Cathie Paige Shows Cost of Wealth Marriage

A dramatic serial tale follows Cathie Paige, a secretary who marries a wealthy widower boss for riches and status, only to seek freedom within six months. The article analyzes why such marriages fail, citing firing standards, age disparity, lack of shared interests, and family interference, while previewing Hazel Livingston’s upcoming chapter of Lucky Girl in The Light.

Cathie Paige Vaughan and Farnsworth Farnsworth Gile Friedes Eli Tasea Atens Gerander Bla Bnub Hazel Livingston Miss Sleinzston

Plans Made for Baptist Meeting Near Christoval

Christoval plans for the twentieth annual Christoval Baptist encampment closing meet. Officers include G B Nicholson Winters as president and Gus Jones Rio Angelo as secretary treasurer. Vice presidents listed include May, Ed Dunlip, Elmer Ridgeway San Angelo, and others. Trustees named J S Whitten Eldorado, G F Nicholson Christoval, Jinnw Wik Christoval, Dr J Gowan Christoval, and Gus Jones.

Christoval Christoval Baptist G. B. Nicholson Winters Gus Jones Ran Angélo May Dunlip Elmer Ridgeway San Angelo Davity Brownwood Tir J. BH. McClora Ballingers Fulmer Oxona Teer N. E. afeGuire San Angeloy Ker G. L. Ratliff Eldorado Wallis J. S. Whitten G. F. Nicholson Wik Jinnw Dr. J. Gowan Christoval

Blanton Seeks Loan Extensions to Aid Farmers

ABILENE Aug. 49 y) Congressman Themis Blanton urged extensions of farm loan payments and emergency freight rate relief in a telegram to President Moorer. He warned wholesale fears of debt payments and proposed a 15 month extension to ease debt in distressed areas.

Abilene Esas Themis L. Blanton Moorer

Dynamite Caps Kill Youth Injure Three Near San Angelo

Aug 15 report from San Angelo Texas states Farrow Jr 14 died Wilburn Glen 7 injured severely and three other boys less seriously when dynamite caps found by youngsters exploded at a previously abandoned dynamite site. They recovered about 30 caps from the ground and removed them before detonation.

Ban Angelo Texas Farrow Jr Farrow Here Wilburn Glen Lesa Seriousis

Sportsmen Urge Killing of Gars in State

San Angelo sportsmen petition the State Game and Fish Commission for permission to use a method to destroy gars. They claim gar populations threaten waterways and fisheries. The group cites a fisherman’s report estimating gar numbers at twenty to one.

Gars San Angelo West Vexmere San Angelo Sportamien Sigh and Oyater Commission Pers

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