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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1936

Page

5

Flooded Pan American Highway Delays U S Tourists

Laredo reports first tourists since floods as Pan American Highway near the Limon area and Victoria suffer washouts. Repairs by Mexican crews restore traffic by midnight with reports of opened routes between Mexico City and Laredo. No deaths or severe shortages noted. U S travelers faced hours of delay at flood zones and bridges.

Laredo Mexico City el Manté Gulf Brampton el Maite Thursisy Victoria Nittoria Wil Warm H. Furlong Pan-American Highway Association Furlong José Rivera Mexican Automobile Association Rivera Guayalejo Limon Parca Vicetoria Linon United States

Lie Passed at Pension Suit Hearing in Cleveland

Aug 24. Attorney B F Sacharow labeled Charles Hubbell a liar during a deposition hearing in Rev Alfred J Wrights receivership suit against the Townseda organization. Hubbell cited illness of Dr Prameis Townsend as reason for Townsend missing last weeks hearing. Sacharow called the accusation contemptible and denounced Hubbell as a hypoc. The case involves political accusations and tensions with former OARP officials and Townsend supporters.

Cleveland B. F. Sacharow Charles W. Hubbell Prameis Townsend Alfred J. Wright Townseda Organization Hubbell Chicago J. Wright Hallowee R. ©. Clemanis OARP Clements Secherow Wrecht Congressional Townsend

These People Thi These People Thi ny Internation News Service

Figures from International News Service and Netparaison discuss nudism and daily life, with sketches of public figures and opinions on rights and art. The Rev Dikey Geone, Judge Charles La Borre, Benedict Erstein, Dr Arthur Hobson Quinn, and Maharajah Veshyant Rao Rolkar are referenced with varied quotes on liberty, art, and cultural exchange.

Log Angele Charles la Borre Glayworth Fom Benedict Erstein Retagan Selvers

Import Peel From Ireland Sparks Lawn Moisture Fix

Bay Angelo reports Lawrence Brook of Crockett has imported peel from Ireland to help moisture the lawn at his new Salta home. He notes the peel absorbs moisture effectively, aiding turf health.

Ireland Lawn Bay Angelo Lawrence Brook Crockett Salta Pita Addit

Wildcat oil prospects across Texas counties emerge

Southwest Texas reports multiple wildcat and appraisal wells across San Patricio Duval Refugio Nueces and other counties. Notable ventures include A in Wildest test near Gregory, Ria Brava Drilling No 2A gas at Cole sand, Plymouth field Welder No 1 showing 207.63 barrels daily, and Burleson Redbank No 1 testing. Additional wells target Saxet Heights Corpus Christi and McMullen areas with varied depths and pressures.

San Patricio Eleanor Ql Hes Preleriala San Patricio County W. A. Kime Goleman Fulton Pasture Company Gregory Chleman Fulton Pasture Company Landa NEW Jwoddcing Arra Ria Brava Drilling Company No. 2A Felers Gil Cole Sand Cole Said Duval County California No. 1 Grove Koh San- Patricio County Plymouth Field Plymouth Gi! Company Taft Field Shell Petrolean Corporation Burleson Redbank Oil’ Company Nelly Graan Wildcat Burleson County Chreisman Eliza Santet Survey Nueces Saxet Naeces Courtly Phillips -Petroleum Company Rand Morgam Bndmui Ig * Hiawatha Oil Company Rand Morgan Eel Souther Minerals Corporation Corrpg Corpus Christi Saxet Heights E. L. Coteman W. Chapman Percy Rita

National wool sale to draw top ram prices at auction

In Salt Lake City on Aug 24, the twenty first annual national ram sale opens with Virtually every woolgrowing state represented. Col A W Thompson will conduct the sale with assistance from S W McClure and E O Walters. Rambuli tlets Suffolks and Hamp shires are penned and ready for the parade to the auction block. Rams have fetched up to 161.45 dollars per head in 1935 and organizers expect higher bids this year.

Balt Lake City Marshall National Wool Growers Association Col A. W. Thompson Lincoln Nep W. McClure Bliss Idaho E. O. Walters Filer

Bexar Hole Figures Given In Texas Homeowners Aid

Residents of Bexar county received funds from the Home Owners Loan Corporation during a three year refinancing period ending June 13. H P Drought, state director for the National Emergency Council, reported that 44361 distressed Texas homeowners were aided to a total of 103,208,774 dollars. He estimated 62349,000 went to taxes and assessments. The average tax and assessment payment per loan was 142 dollars. There were 374,755 non farm homes in Texas per the 1990 census. refinanced mortgages covered 118 percent of this number.

Bexar County Home Owners Loan Corporation H. P. Drought National Emergency Council Texas Drought Trans United Staies Homeowners' Loan Corporation Nurtesges

Busy week in Up politics in Washington Aug 23

Governor Art Landon and Col Frank Knox plan a Republican campaign push into New York and New England as President Roosevelt moves west to survey drought damage. Nominations for national and state offices unfold in four states, signaling the busiest seven days since June conventions.

Washington Art M. Landon Frank Knox Repubican New York New England Roosevelt Chautauqua X.Y Landon Party of Buffalo Turaday North Dakota South Dakota Montora Wyoming Des Moines London Ovenes Mississippi South Carolina Pat Harrison James Byrnes California Delaware

U S Watching Seven Primes: 1936 Election Races Highlight State Nominations

National focus falls on primaries in Mississippi and South Carolina with incumbents Harrison and Dyrnes facing strong opposition. California and Delaware nominating contests loom. Couzens backs Roosevelt, stirring GOP unity against the New Deal. Townsendites rally around alleged European war threat while a Tangerine living room theme decorates a captioned home feature.

Washington Mississippi South Carolina Harrison Sennett Conner Bitbo Dyrnes Thomas P. Stoney Charleston William Harllee California National House Delaware Couzens Michigan Roosevelt Cowens Wither M. Brucker Couze Europe Brain Trust Administration Russia

Nudists Gather for Final Sessions at International Convention

About 300 nudists met at Valparaiso Indiana to discuss public understanding of nudism. Delegates, some in public, swam, boated, and relaxed on a private lake while attending talks on nudism's role in society and education.

Valparaiso Ind Alig Lake of the Woods Hans Praen Ael Germany Vabparaten Rathraiah

Danish Princess Betrothed to Bavarian Count in Copenhagen

Announcement from Copenhagen reports Princess Alexandrine Louise of Denmark engaged to Count Luitpald von Castell Castell. The union reduces eligible others for future queen consort to King Edward of England. Princess Alexandrine Louise, dark-eyed and 21, betrothed to her 38-year-old Bavarian fiancé from a prominent family.

Copenhagen iFi Alexandrine Louize Denmark Luitpald 2U Edward England Farelly

Rodeo Performer Killed by Horse in Fatal Accident

BONHAM Aug 24 A rodeo performer and peace officer Wayman Johnson aged 44 died after a horse fell on him at his ranch near Rediver. The accident occurred Friday and Johnson died yesterday.

Local Mr. Taylor and Town Gossip Run Through Fort Sam Notes

The column lists various local figures tied to San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston, including FRAP ROBERT TAYLOR and FRANCOIS MCGLIN. It mentions worn-out scenes in Alamo park and river walks flooded by the recent dry spell, with brief notes on Charlie Herndon, Father Burns, Mike Noute, Billy Rose, and others in social and cultural circles.

Robert Taylor Fort Sam Houston Charlie Herndon Francois McGlgin Notre Dame Charles. Burns Bill Siemer Louis ‘Thein Robert Mays Madeline Orie Iker Ib Mike Noute Gimes Billy Bsdell The Texan George H.’ Koon Richard Cole Gunter Billy Rose Rose

Bicycle Theft Sentenced 30 Days in County Court

Rubin Gomez of 504 Camaron Street received 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to bicycle theft charged by Judge Charles J. Matthews in County Court at Law No 2. The offense occurred July 25 with Harry Kah of 10271 North Flores Street listed as the bicycle owner.

Buuty W Weit Cyele Rubin Gomez Camaron Street Chares J. Matthews

Funeral services set for former Bandera sheriff Henry Stevens

Former Bandera County official Henry Stevens died at his daughter Mrs Clinton Risinger home. Funeral services were held at Bandera Methodist church with attendees from the community and local officials.

Bandera Henry Stevens Clinton Risinger

Peace Day Set in Austin for August 27

Alfred James Imor proclaims Thursday August 27 as World Peace Day in Texas. The declaration marks the eighth anniversary of the signing of the Kellogg peace pact. Many officials and citizens plan events on Gale Veston Island to observe the day.

Austin

20 miles par Gailon at 40 mph constant drive

A terse note describes traveling 20 miles at a constant 40 miles per hour. It mentions observing with a glass measuring tank. The fragment suggests a driving task or experiment but lacks further context or identified people or organizations.

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