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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1937

Page

11

Wildcat wells spark oil and gas boom across South Texas fields

In Duval and neighboring counties a flurry of wildcat drills report progress in Pens, Hartzendoit, and Peninsular fields. No. 1 and No. 2 wells target shallow sands with promising production estimates. Other rigs in DeWitt, Nueces, and Webb counties show varied results, including a high pressure gas well in Webb and several promising sand formations in Maverick and Zapata regions. Local operators plan further testing and completions as trends point to new productive horizons.

Tyan Moller Wilet Tagh Mandy Distaley Dunway Texas Shreveport Woreon Chapman Moran Clark Schumberger Pawandeleau Ues Staula Dalum mii Sercen

Fragmented mortgage and deed records across Texas and New Mexico

A miscellany of real estate transactions shows numerous deeds, lot parcels, and estates in counties across Texas and nearby states. Names such as Concepcion Garcia, Roselawn Cemetery, San Pedro, and Maria Rasch appear with varied dates and amounts, including loans, separations of land, and property exchanges.

Marcia Et Ay Plosencio Swrhid State of Concepcion Garcia Kirby South Va Macone Wilwon Realty Co L S Russell m Mas Satnuer Adele T. Siinaur Maria Rasch Uresidéa County Texas Alantor- Ratich Counly Texie Crow Mountain Ranch Aet Brewster Posinty Rowse Iston RS Burke Lo Neyman MG _ Beelin Tia Angeles Tod Ye Axl Park Tou Cain—Sio Ang Ues Hole Pachineham I Bean

Court Proceedings list varied civil and criminal actions statewide

The docket records numerous cases across multiple Texas district courts including debt and note suits, divorces, foreclosures, guardianship petitions, and criminal allegations. Names such as Salou, Mooney, McNaughtoy, Athert, and Cocke appear amid filings involving banks, delivery companies, and assorted firms, with hearings and judgments noted across Seventy-First through Forty-Third districts.

Dulge Howard Margaret van Stnulen Sune Sal Tor Damsava Iilzment Tor Astengerst Arie McNaughtoy Tete Clitford Tatas Nates Yola Ells Charles Bie Ante Tor Lunes Etnoviene Bibb Telexi Stabert Tayine White Company McGarrauxh Et al Guardian Trust Ccopany Yauaton Esial Geana Sury Oreve-Hill B. Herbert Stechteth Watkey William H. Korey Veg¢Tor Auilt Emraiture Company Sul Bor Nevagrapn Richard Bia Tineg Sint Begee Vora Jon Mur Fioed St. Fy _innahen Ty Viner Maymond tHerhyrdt Raul Codderon Next Teen Taco Hoyer San Antonio Koundry Emiany F. Redondo and Company Us W. WY Lange Girit Redondo Mt Company Us Knignt Charles Nar Tulda Houschuldl Alyn Munchan Sé Bunney Stores Texas Impia Heed Queall Et al Euil Ventiner Loropa Samal Lenvir Pop Beagte Xiennlsone Doris J. Weshed Anus C. Korman Ly M Pogue F. Bratham Corporation Geming Dudee Phil Shank Brunkenne Gertle Johson Walter & Bro Pout Frank Balinag Eusebio Sarratin Eeivan Grate John Dater Lo Lopez Juve Garcia

Antique and Used Goods Trade Ads Include Tools Radios and Wood

A bustling late 1930s classified page shows a flood of items for sale and trade including musical instruments such as pianos and accordions, hand tools, woodworking machines, radios, furniture and building materials. Also listed are rental offers, farm equipment, and an upcoming sealed bids notice from Bexar County with requirements for an inspection and payment terms. The page mentions payment plans, local businesses like Delta Machinery and Parker & Co, and multiple addresses in San Antonio Texas.

St Paul Southerm Bivsic CO Houston St San ' Anid Caraméron Khovball Ghicker Steinway & Weber RFA Muain Co W. Crockett W. Hsin Arpansen Iail Slso Gees Guranteed Jsarread & Caldwell King Furniturn CO SY Commerce Kormerly Pra Dewaal Brodgett Fe Machinery & Tools Glearop biMdazer Gale Aission Bouipatent Oilers San Antonio General Welding & Mfg Mh Watest Delta Machinery Eau Speiratioare Co Lososa Delta & Sidney Alamgtron Works ILLAT Teracink York Lewisdpatten Torvogan Snell-Fucker Welling Algo Carbide Lansing Broadray Pamrbanks Morse Comanche Tex Diavee Wallace Puries-Cable & Garter Ahias_ FL Parker & Co Geyer Wood & Goal CO Clusson Bros Colorado Loisy Sound Uccay Tees E. Bell Nursery Fred'kshurs Purina Alamo Ancona Heharer P Fridava SA Chich Frederickshare Redler Eny Farm Ati Antou Koehler Antonio Morse Millie Karket S.san Marcoss San Ae EA Wits Eghart Sihyeouc Coll Unl Celork Femur Bexar Farraace Reno Comets Thirtera Ar Caetiier Annael Tutteecompany Garvey Nimle Avetibor

Vital Statistics MAIRIAGH LIGERSES and Related Names

An OCR riddled list records vital statistics across many individuals with scattered ages and locations. It names Emma and various surnames, hospital mentions, and addresses, reflecting death and birth notices, with dates like January and September scattered through.

Obituary notices jumble for multiple local residents

Obituary notices detail several local deaths and memorials including Mrs Mary Answide Danuean 49 of Townsend Avenue born Demopolis Alabama resident of San Antonio 25 years with services at Hagg and McColhim chapel. Other survivors listed include husbands, siblings and extended families with interments and church services across San Antonio, Seguin, Freeport and nearby areas.

Mary Answide Danuean Townsend Avernie Demopolis Ala San Antonio Hagg and McColhim R. Cue Donovan Brotheis Demopatie Gnuths Solus Willie Maud Chuter Maryland Street Servis Jobe Willie Adwck Pleasantayy Irs Byanie Campbell Grayre Schanbert Freer Sarah Jane Flopper Cottonwood Avenue Shelly County Rieberhapel John Brute Baitan Jack Crawford Hays County Low Hopper Austin Winhie Shipp Namie Banta Ontario Calif

Army Orders Detail Transfers to Forts and Posts

Washington January 7 The army lists transfers and assignments including officers moving from Fort Knox Fort Sheridan Fort Bliss Fort Wragh Fort Riley West Point and other posts to Panama Chicago Pittsburg Washington and Monterrey with names such as Terex D Soper Chester P Hayterk Elwin Cahill Robert Ko Afiette Joseph F Haskell George R Grumert and more across multiple garrisons and commands.

Washington Tss Newnaleil' Maja Stifton Wotall Soo Beautie Panama Terex D. Soper Mr. Whitkoet New Fork Bork Knox Kkurit T. Schins Ulote Woot Ul A. Disney Cay Y J. Freeger Fort Knox Jezel B. Bastion Cas Fort Blisy Iturotil L." Richer Fort Sheridan Robert Ko Afiette Elwin Fort Wragh Teobert Hayne Presiitia Monterrey Starshall Wol Vrame George R. Grumert Myer Witliac HW Grevar West Point Clay Brilgemalen Fort McPherson Fort Riley

Fire Alarms WRDSESDAY Leopard Strger

An unclear WRDSESDAY report mentions a Leopard, A. M. , and a person named Etnei being fined.

Wrdsesday Iaime Leopard Strger

Labor to Observe Roosevelt Birthday in San Antonio

Labor groups plan a Roosevelt birthday celebration at the Labor temple in San Antonio on Saturday. The event was organized by the Texas State Federation of Labor led by W. B. Athnid with B. M. Halfor as chairman. Committee members include Tred Fishback and others. Intermary in Old Lutheran cemetery.

Labor Roosevelt San Antonio Iam Rossy Corps Christi Louis G. Rossy

Fort Worth Opera Night Delayed by Laryngitis

Fort Worth audience faced disappointment as Bianca Saroya canceled a San Carlo Opera Company performance due to laryngitis. The show closed with Carmen performed without scenery or chorus, while manager Mario Grito offered to reschedule a Sunday event and donate proceeds to the city.

Fort Worth Peindonna Bianca Sarcya Aldy San Carlo Opera Company Mavio Grito Mme. Saroya Gallo

Charges by Strikers to Be Investigated

A dispatch from Washington reports the United Automobile Workers allege violence at a General Motors plant meeting. Investigator John Potter will survey the site tomorrow following claims a meeting was broken up and union headquarters were raided and wrecked.

Wabhington Anderson Lng Onestrikate United Automobve Mtoters Corporaion Hindinebad John Potter

Intercliieal News Service Reports Diverse Views on Society

A jumble of quotes from various figures on character building, trade policy, fascism, stage acting, and office furnishings appears in this intercity dispatch. Notable voices include Lions clubs president, a University of Chicago professor, Columbia University president, Hollywood actress, and a Yale observer. The remarks touch on national unity, protectionism, constitutional feminism, and workplace taste.

Los Angeres HR. Kingsfey Lions Clubs Schuuls Mars Rome Yelicetor Mara Rense New York Nicholas Murray Bauer Columbia University

Franksford flood prison inquiry finds no bodies

The final inspection of Kentuy state prison amid flood damage failed to locate any bodies among the dozen convicts reported missing after disorders led to the prison's abandonment. Officials believed several inmates had escaped as records showed seven were committed prior to the incident.

Pen Frankfort Kentuy Vlad

Fire Department Exam Schedule and Eligibility Notice

Fire department exams set for February 20 to form an eligible list for city service. Chief Clerk Frank Sullivan urges applicants to file by February 10. Examiners in charge include L B Cheg R S Michael and L W Pyerl with city service board authority noted.

Fire Department Hhe City Frank Sullvan Civit Service Aatiouhead Sullivan Agailea L. B. Cheg R Michael and L. W. Pyrel

Market in Wool Seen in Albuquerque Meeting

C. J. Pavicett of the National Wool Marketing Corp told the final session of the National Wool Growers' convention in Albuquerque that strong demand will reduce domestic surplus through 1928 and 1936. He noted foreign markets gain from wool for military use while tariffs threaten meat and wool prices.

Albuquerque Jin C. 3 Pavicett National Wool Marketing Corporation Conc Ypation Pawcett

Fight Over Throne of Sulu Sparks Mania

Journal notes a struggle for the throne of Sulu with Sultan Esimail Kira resigning his spiritual leadership while rival groups proclaim two other leaders to succeed him. The report references Jolo advices and ongoing conflict in the southern Philippines.

Sulu Jolo Esimail Kira Philippines

Fish Vanish Puzzle Baffles Boss in Kansas Water Mystery

In TIUTGHINSON Kansas a puzzling incident leads to loss of fish totaling 124 908 while a fishing boat man named David Baxter reports illness. authorities note several fish disappeared from a stretch near Ingoon and a drainage escape hints at an unusual aquatics event.

Tiutghinson Kan David Baxter Baster

San Antonio man dies in Houston obituary note

Former San Antonio resident Richard Tell of Houston’s death is reported. Tell, connected with the Caterpillar Tractor firm and other enterprises, was well known in San Antonio where he had lived at Lok Medger hotel. He married Laura Rice, daughter of Alt, and Mrs Jonas Tice of Houston, a noted society belle.

San Antonio Diea News Richard Tell Houston Sermery Claeton Caterpillar ‘Tractor Company Lok Medger Hotel Laura Rice Alt Jonas Tice Belles

Film Producer Sues Dallas Over Sewage Plant Incident

Edwin, a veteran film producer, leaves Hollywood for Dallas to pursue a $505,000 damage suit against the City of California over a sewage disposal plant incident. The case centers on an alleged high-risk exposure and damages claimed from the city.

Dallas Hollywood Calif Edwin Filet Texas

Beading Features All New Apparel

New York July 24. Beading will defend on every idleing tron evening shoes to hraddresses during the coming season. One hilaek velvet chapeai displayed by a band of jet beads across the forehead. A gay color drapery evening gown is beaded in an M-ner over deden in silver.

New York

Sit-Downers Defy Sheriff Order in Shawnee

In Shawnee Oklahoma on a January day, 101 sit-inners protested a refinery company move defying a sheriff’s order. Deputies reported the dispute centered on plant property as workers and striking locals gathered outside the Fullpire Refining company yard amid tense opposition.

Shawnee Oclq Fullpire Oj Shentt Fm Veeale Company

Jeanette Macdowall and Gene Raymond Wed Soon

Jeanette Macdowall and Gene Raymond plan to marry on June 11 if a maritime strike ends. The couple expects to sail to Honolulu shortly after their wedding, joining guests from AOLLYWOOD California and beyond.

Jeanette Gene Aollywood Calif Teanette Macdowall Gine Raymond Line Na Stars

Fliers Forced Down During Betton Wednesday Mission

The observation section of the advanced flying school at Welly faced a forced return to post after a morning alarm. The evening force was directed by Captain R. B. Rendall, with high winds forcing the halt.

Welly R. B. Rendall

Tobacco and Stamps Stolen From Stand

Reported in Podles Thursday by Mix Lola Mitlock operator of the cigar stand in the Smith Younz tower. Theft of tobacco and ten dollars in almyss noted. Pal Risthaer reported he heard heft from his ear.

Alsmys Podles Mix Lola Mitlock Smith-Younz Tower Pal Risthaer

Bids Received for Binding City Records Books

City commissioners opened bids Thursday for binding 18 by 18 inch records. Eight bids were submitted for the same item with a bid of 450 dollars per book.

City Comes Iissioners

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