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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1930

Page

2

Prospects of New Oil Pool in Bee County Area

An oil exploration report says a new eighth pool is forming in central Bee county with drilling near Nickols pool and Geayburg area. Grims Oil Co reports drift into saturated sand at 3541 49 feet, tests show mud-filled openings and shutdown orders.

Bee County Prential Nichols Pool Geayburg Brerillt Grims Oil Company Oriers Beeville Simms Company Rosailiea Normana Sndh Alfred Thein T. B. Slick Trinty Cadiz Holzmarket Pettis

DO-X to Make Hop About September 15

Dornier DO-X flying boat plans a European inspection flight and a preliminary crossing from Lake Constance toward New York. The departure date was moved from September 8 due to minor engine adjustments after a successful test flight last night.

Universal Service Friedrichshafen Lake Constance Atlantic Ocean Fishon New York Bes

Henry L Mencken marries Sara Powell Haardt in Birmingham

Henry L Mencken renowned editor and critic is photographed after marrying Sara Powell Haardt of Birmingham Alabama. He notes the word abey was omitted from the ceremony in his remarks.

Henry L. Mencken Sara Powell Haardt Birmingham Als Abey

Burglars Ransack Home in West Craig Area

Thieves entered the residence of H. H. Vellbrecht at 163 West Craig Place on a Saturday. They ransacked the house thoroughly while no family members were present, but left behind a metal jewelry box containing all the Vellbrecht jewelry. Detectives have little to go on.

H. H. Vellbrecht West Craig Place Volbrecht

Five of Every 1000 Abscond With Cars

Washington Aug 10 Five persons out of every 10 000 who make a down payment on an automobileAbscond, an analysis by the American Motors association today disclosed. The study also showed that only 2.8 percent of all cars are repossessed when the down payment is one third of the purchase price, whereas about 8.1 percent are repossessed when the payment is only a fraction of the price.

Tecorfis American Motorists’ Association

Love Letters Scanned For Slaying Clue

Universal Service reports love letters found among slain couple Mation Lovn Kentle and Francis Conlon near Ensenada Mexico on Monday night. Investigators scan notes from Pasadena Matthews Daint company inter-office forms for references to a jealous admirer. The probe centers on an ex automobile salesman who disappeared after taking $50, possible Mexico crossing with the couple. Authorities seek links to a gringo threat in Ensenada and a knife attack worry among vacationers at the beach camps.

Universal Service Los Angeles Tove Mation Lovn Kentle Francis Conlon Ensenada Mexico Matthews Daint Company Pasadena Hollywood Conlan Samsega Miss Kentle Canton Alee San Diego Agua Caliente Conlon Miss Keetle Tiadunna Agua Tix Juens Enecuadas

Weather Summary of Southwest States and Nearby Cities

The report lists varied weather outlooks across numerous cities including Atlanta Chicago Denver Des Moines Los Angeles and San Francisco. Conditions range from clear to cloudy with temperatures and forecasts indicating mild to moderate winds and possible showers in some areas.

Weatier Tochiste Arata Atlanta Clana de Chicago Denver Cole Clenay Des Moines Joan Cleedr Lowes City Has Isa

Sleuth to Chase 8 for Shoplifting Detail

City detective Fred P. Lullepage, who has tracked the vice squall for six years, will report for duty with the shoplifting detail Monday morning, announcement at headquarters says.

Sleuth Chase 8 A. Shoplifters Fred P. Lullepage

Cement Bly Holds Stage In Plant Row

City faces dispute over $7000 loss tied to Belgian cement in a sewage disposal plant project. Mayor M. Chambers and Hawley & Freese dispute who pays for repairs and cement costs while officials inspect machinery and consider accepting the plant.

M. Chambers S. W. Freese Hawley & Freese Port Worth Telzian Cement J. du Puy Chanders Dallas Freese Thomas D. Cobba Jr Paul Bents H. A. Hunter Froesegalt

Carroll College Receives 5000 Gift From W H Cowden

Carroll College announced a $5000 cash gift from W H Cowden a prominent San Antonio Baptist donor. Housen St Carroll founder and president stated Cowden, a retired ranchman, has long been a local benefactor. Fall term registration begins September 16 with expected enrollment rising.

Carroll College Glola W. H. Cowden San Antonio

Detroit Gangster Shot At in Chicago

A Detroit gangster was shot at in Chicago today by a gunman who fired from close range in a hotel lobby. Authorities described the assailant as seeking to intimidate a Chicago business. the victim survived as the shot pierced his side but caused no fatal injuries.

Detroit Chicago Panveramy Nervice Gago Arounder AY Voatal

Detectives Seek Loitering Youths At Rent House

Detectives hunted loitering youths Saturday night around a rent house owned by Hobart McWarraugh at 1800 Mc Collough avenue. The reader says the correct address is 220 Ela mere avenue. Investigators said water heater and other equipment had been broken. The city’s sewage capacity is reportedly adequate, with experts noting cost savings on a sludge plant project and ongoing debate over bond issues and material use.

Antna Amalt Hobart McWarraugh McCollough Avenue Elamere Avenue Freese

Fire destroys power trust investigation records in Washington

A mysterious blaze at the Trade Commission building in Washington damaged or destroyed years of government records tied to power trust investigations. Officials offered conflicting reports on the extent of the loss as fire crews battled the flames with water from fire hoses and water mains. The center of the building, described as lightweight wartime construction, suffered severe damage with injuries reported among firefighters and onlookers.

Universal Service Washington, D Trecorda Toe WH. H. Brevena Enmaleston Mataz Alecandeta

Hoax Rumor Quieted by Norway Telescopes Truth

Reports from Troms o indicate the Norwegian government has set to rest a hoax claiming discovery by Dr. Gunmar Horn aboard the Benivnog. Captain Guntav Jehsen of the fishing schooner Ternigen allegedly carried a letter detailing the find to Tre Hranstad, assistant director of the Narinepian Svalberd and Arctic ocean vestive in Osta.

Betvae Tromsoq Ormaf Cpt Guntav Jehsen Ternigen Gunmar Horn Jensen Tre Hranstad Svalberd Vestive Osta

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