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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1952

Page

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McCarthy Hits Paydirt With Lone Wildcat Well Near Luther

Houston December report states Glenn McCarthy completed a wildcat near Luther Oklahoma eight miles from production. The Jordan's No Rogers well produced 240 barrels of oil in six hours in which McCarthy holds half, with backing from Margo Petroleum and geologist Robert M Jordan. McCarthy’s 1200 acre claim and birthday timing mark plans for a new development company, details undisclosed.

Houston Glenn McCarthy McCarthy Luther Oklo Conree Texas Gulf Coast Shamrock Equitable Life Assurance Society Equitable McCarthy Oico Jordan Rogers Sprire Robert, M. Jordan Oklahoma City Margo Petroleum Corp John O. Maberry

Six Hurt in Warehouse Blaze

A Houston fire damaged a warehouse for about 200000 dollars after a load of toilet tissue toppled a gas heater. Fireman Clarence Byers, 30, was hospitalized with eye injuries. four other firefighters received oxygen after smoke exposure.

Houston Clarence Byers

Obituary for Col. Charles G. Sturtevant services pending

Col. Charles G. Sturtevant, 75, of 2311 Ramon St, died recently. He served 40 years including as lieutenant colonel with the 83rd Infantry in World War I. He held posts with zoological societies and was author of History of the Circus. Survived by wife Margaret, daughter Frances Webster, sons Capt. Robert A. Des Moines and others, and five grandchildren.

Sturtevant San Antonio Zoological Society New York Zoological Society Circus Fans of America 83Rd Infantry Margaret Sturtevant Frances Webster Robert A. Des Moines Charles G. Jr. Perrin Texas

M P Threat of Boycott Ties to Service Cut

GALVESTON December 27. A threatened boycott against Missouri Pacific by Galveston municipal wharves was reported by MP general agent Frank Eveton. The action follows plans to discontinue passenger service between Galveston and Houston.

Galveston Missouri Pacific Rr Frank Eveton M. P Houston

Alaniz Ticket Confuses Police in Texas Incident

Texas Highway Patrolman stopped attorney Alaniz between Ganado and El Campo and issued a speeding ticket while he was reportedly en route to Houston. Alaniz, co defendant in the Jacob Floyd Jr. murder case, has been sought to correct a clerical error in the indictment and remains on bond facing conspirary to murder charges. Also in Hollywood a giant man, Max Palmer, claimed as the youngest giant on earth, arrived to pursue film work.

Alice Nago Alaniz Texas Mexico Alaniz Jacob 5S Buddy” Floyd Jr George Parr Mario “el Turbo” Sapez Brown Bounty Brownwood Sopez M. E. Wilson Edna Ganado el Campo Wilson Houston San Diego Floyd Percy Foreman Hollywood UNS Max Palmer Clarksdale Miss

Market Price List From San Antonio Growers Market

The page lists varied produce and livestock prices from Commission Mart and Growers Market in San Antonio. Items include asparagus, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, okra, onions, peas, peppers, radishes, squash, lettuce, greens, parsley, potatoes, yams, and poultry with unit prices per dozen, bushel, crate, or pound. Regional notes show price ranges for California and Texas sourced goods and current farm prices.

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Escaped Lion Claws Girl, 6

A mountain lion escaped from a cage at an animal training compound and clawed six year old Mary Lynne Baddon as Attendant Danny Moore removed food. The girl suffered lacerations to her face and back requiring thirteen stitches after the attack.

Los Angeles Mary Lynne Baddon Danny Moore Moore Mary Lynne

Lewistown Driver Crashes After Car Breaks Down

In Lewistown Pennsylvania Harry H Knepp stopped to request a push when his engine stalled. A following motorist failed to see the vehicle and rammed into a tree 55 feet away, causing the collision mystery.

Lewistown INS Harry H. Knepp

Houston VA hospital attacker charged with assault to murder

Paul Smith, 25, who terrorized the Houston VA hospital staff on Christmas Eve, has been charged with assault to murder after firing rifle shots at a nurse and a patient. He surrendered the rifle to a nurse and threatened to kill if police approached. He was a former patient under observation in the county hospital police ward.

Houston Paul Smith Houston VA Smith

TV guest stars and theater listings across stations

TV guest star Pat Morison appears on the Jackie Gleason show at 7 p m over KEYL with Arty Carney and Phil Napoleon with the Memphis Five. Victor Borge guests on Where Was I over KEYL at 10 30 p m. John Boles stars in Road to Happiness at the New Moor Theater KEYL 1 p m. Walter O Keefe hosts a musical variety show featuring Frankie Laine Buster Keaton and Dorothy Shay on WOAL ET. Faye Emerson and Alicia Markova appear on Your Pan of Shows over WOAL TV at 8 p m. Radio highlights include Pat O Brien in The Big House on KMAC at 7 30 p m Saturday. Red Foley and the Sullivan brothers perform a Grand Ole Opry style show on WOAT at 8 30 p m. The Tarzan program teases a theme about speed convenience and economy in a live radio promo.

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