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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1929

Page

19

Officials to Promote High May Meeting Opens Tuesday

Judge Walter Monteith Houston mayor leads two day gathering of the Southn aid West Texas Irsa- Finfion aimed at promoting highway maintenance and regional development. About 150 officials from 60 towns in 35 counties expected, including Governor Dan Mo, highway officials, and city leaders.

West Texas Walter Monteith Houston Mtnnicipal Auditorium Monteith A. M. Chambers Charles Tobin Association San Antonio Gull Coast Cies Grange el Paes Duage Monteith Betwee County Earthern Hall of Texas Tidge Monteith Tobin Eal Dan Mow R. S Slerning Highway Commission HT. A. Delery Streets Now Bridger Santonio Yeston E. C. Viv Tise St. Mark's Church Moynr Charme Bers EB. H H. Kifer Chamber of Commerce Tonyclock Menger Wedicalay Manning Aztec Theater

Death stalks vacation trip in eerie transport crash

A family on vacation died when their vehicle veered off a road just north of Meerstle near Langte. The crash happened during a trip to Corps Gloriati, leaving authorities puzzled by the fatal sequence and unclear cause. Local responders found the scene with a single vehicle involved. The victims were identified as residents of the area, raising questions about road conditions and safety on the route.

Corps Gloriati Aavematers Foa4 Bune SM White Avenue Ant Mes Masence Andersin Kuepige Leon Anil Ft Lange Meerstle Mya Lante

Masked Bandits Rob Gas Station

A chaotic incident involving masked bandits targeting a gas station. The report notes confusion and disrupted operations with an unclear timeline and limited corroborating details. No injuries or arrests are confirmed in the fragmented text.

Better Roads Rally Led by San Antonio Leaders

Political figures from San Antonio and nearby areas gather in this city on Tuesday to push for improved highways. Mayor Walter Monteith of Houston and Mayor Chambers participate in the event, signaling broad regional backing for road projects.

San Antonio Walter Monteith Houston Chambers

Radio Programs KUSA Broadcasts San Antonio Light Schedule

Radio programs listed by KUSA under official San Antonio Light broadcasting at 1290 frequency with studio at Plaza hotel. Daily and nightly segments include news flashes, music, concerts, weather, markets, and various entertainment features with references to multiple stations and program times.

KUSA San Antonio Crockett Plasa Hotel

Texas Couple Hurt as Plane Crashes

A Texas couple was injured when their plane crashed near Fox Mane on a late yesterday afternoon flight. Emergency crews responded to the scene after the crash, with onlookers describing the wreck and the injured pair being transported for medical care. Investigators were expected to review the aircraft and weather conditions, but no additional names or details were immediately available.

Harmony Team to Entertain on KTSI Tonight

Harmony team with orchestra will headline a Columbia feature on KTSI at 7 p.m. The Black Wing boss and a Colombia fellow present Night Club Romance from a New York club. Cartwright brothers Jack and Bernard perform old-fashioned music at 9 p.m. plus duets and cowboy songs.

San Antonio ICTSA Columbia Dlack Roycom Wallaiug Colambia Bon Pewlings New York Cartwright Brothers Jack and Bernard Selly Ware Sally Johnson Wagner Chisholm Trail Tack Cartwright Maggie Terrant

Oil Notes and Surveys Creep Through 1920s Texan Oil Fields

Historical records describe oil lease activity, royalty arrangements, and field surveys across Manuel Montares and Juan Montes tracts. Mentions of gas, drilling progress, lease transfers, and rental terms appear alongside references to companies and individuals involved in early 20th centuryTexan oil exploration.

Barton Manuel Sonjacan Suriex Nel Noica P. Darlon Mecca Manuel Monjaras Oscar Charles Maillard Stes Bine Juan Montes Mievee Ore Zaloniz Texas Sren Theodore Folla Aeld Nolea Exoplea Gan Ransfer Ail Labs Jenny Wade Tia Deveribed Perknamana Rurvan Manuel Montares Ingtea Becknam C. P Hartin Wiel Twa Mars Joer Mets Fehdnten G. Te Garton Anil Sam Cane Manuel Tibpiaves Hildon Hardin Bragdaal Toldetna Atlee Autust Guanine Avausc Fell Nalyn Sea Gee Tiida Hound Neck Labiek Sewarda Glenrose Tees Mission Duilling Company Delius Gas TitlanTen Teen Sunray and Warehuiele Comalder Lletane Meilink Cerpany Dameno Ralurdyy Trnenink Powell Lana Tony Eatenatom Gvedne Rantrantor Tiankanchin Biktaharna City Sentemtar Alfert Bent Hs Han

Man Injured After Auto Collision in Mabers FR

A man identified as Vanty, 248 tenth Flores red, was hospitalized Monday with a fractured left leg after an automobile struck him on Tpolarosn atrent. He suffered injuries when attacked by the car.

Vanty Flores Red

Fire Damage Report Near Tourist Farm Incident

A fire damaged a recent area property tied to A. Otneseney near an eight mile road in the Austin region. The event involved extensive damage, no injuries reported, and ongoing investigation with unclear exact cause and timing.

Mexico urged to keep mines for national wealth

Chihuahua governor Luis Leon urged nationalizing Mexico’s mines to keep mineral wealth from foreign exploitation. He criticized foreign capital forming large companies and warned that after minerals are extracted, Mexico is left poorer with empty towns and unemployment.

Chihuahla Mexico Luis Leon Chihuahua Leon Pascua Ortis Rubio Nasional Revolutionnes Parts Gol

Oklahoma City Oil Field Sees Early Strong Output

In Oklahoma City on August 21 AP reports operators in the field expect the northern pool to outperform the main area near the discovery well. The No 1 Trenery War k well produced 662 barrels of oil on its first gauge, with early estimates suggesting a value around five million dollars from the venture.

Oklahoma City Cromwell-brathlin Oil Foster Petentene Wirt Franklin Witch Seth Eige Yestering Olen

Big Springs Airport Dedication Set With Parade and Noted Guests

Big Springs Texas will dedicate its 200 foot airport September 11 and 12 with a parade showing transportation evolution. About $2000 in notes will be awarded for aerobatic acts including mine laying, balloon bursting, wing walking, parachute jumping, and dummy boat dropping. Celebrities invited include Colonel Lindbergh Amelia Earhart Ruth Ler Ira Eaker and others with Army planes to participate.

Big Springs Texas Wightedo Owith Lindbergh Amelia Earhart Ruth Ler Ira Eaker Gav. van Moody Voor Conannly Peuvore Meteulé Army Washington

Fortune Hides in Washington Poor Farm Inmate Mystery

In Warlington District of the national capital a wealthy, eccentric Melridian spinster Mise Blanche Magruder is said to have concealed about $30 in old home money and $3000 in a stash within her former residence. Police, aided by a court order, search cages, tin boxes, and envelopes as they probe for hidden funds tied to the then-mournful farm inmate.

Warlington D. C Mise Blanche Magruder Mara Tl A Ecowi Pace Farm Araq Cour

Insurance Firms Get Injunctions

Judge J B Montetoring granted injunctions restraining the state board of insurance from interfering with agent contracts of Gulf Fire Apparatus and the Title Insurance, Dallas based, affecting Gulf Fire Furnaces and Commercial Standard company contracts in Dallas.

Austin Ureire J. BD. Montetoring State Board 4 Insurance Conmissionere Gulf Fire Fucranes Company Ineurance Anil Commercial Standard Company Dallas

Topography Survey Offered at Texas AUSTIN

An upcoming engineering course titled Topographical geologic Kurrexing is introduced at the University of exac by Deag TU, with plans to offer it this fall for the first time. Temple Man Dir Pemylh, Texas August 20 reports Me atme Ison, owner of the Iannon Feended Temster company, death and funeral services held.

Texas Austin University of Exac Deag Tastor College of Engineering Pemylh Tesas Meatme Ison Ixnn Temster Company

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