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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
3
Frederick J. Martin and Col Henry A. Ulugett have taken command at Crocksfield and Melly dleid respectively as all Air Corps posts here undergo leadership changes.
New commanders assume duties at the two Army air schools in San Antonio. Lieutenant General Henry B. Uluggett begins at Brooks Field while Major Frederick L. Martin is to report to Kelly Field for command of the Advanced Flying School after August 1. Major Morin expected to arrive to assume Kelly Field duties.
The Floral Trade Picture says the floral business remains sound and financially stable amid the general market slump following the stock crash. WAN. Reed, president of the Florists’ association, told the sixteenth annual convention in San Antonio that not a single florist failure has occurred, aided by national advertising and local co operation. He noted growing demand for flowers for beautification as people buy more essentials and less luxurious blooms.
Texas florists meet in Temple with T. W. Reed of Temple serving as president and E. W. Judge of Tyler as secretary treasurer. The gathering highlights industry delivery graphics and organizational oversight.
Women attendees gathered for a luncheon at the original Mexican restaurant after the convention morning. Mrs Vert Schiller McDonald of Chicago led design sessions Tuesday and lectures Wednesday on decorative materials and design. Robert C Kerr chaired a Havana boat trip proposal discussion en route from Havana to Houston.
Chicago grand jury opened its inquiry into Alfred John Lingle and alleged ties to top gang figures. The investigation aims to uncover Lingle’s employment or backing by influential groups and his reported income and role as Chicago’s unofficial police chief.
Harlingen hosts a 420 hour dance marathon at Casino Amusement Park sponsored by R Fas Cal laway and Clarence starting Monday. About 2000 in prizes and funds awarded as participants outlast opponents from Sun 19. Clarence Almer man of Tak pris fell asleep during the event and could not be aroused.
In Sinton on July B the hot weather has caused the cotton on this acetian to deteriorate rapidly. Lofton reports daily shedding in parts of the county and fleas are infesting the Fnnny cotton. Wall surveillance efforts are limited but not enough to do major damage as the crop nears three weeks late. Little cotton will be picked before August 1.
Antonians face a slate of campaign events for Incalami state candidates starting Tuesday night. Five meetings span Dixnowity park and Dithwan Sullivan park with speakers including Dave Watson J Neu Campbell Jack Burke Perry Robertson and George G Clifton. Other rallies feature Citizens league figures at Highland Park and a Crockett School mass meeting on West Commerce Street plus radio talks by Louis F. Boltz Duke Carver and others.
Members are sought for the San Antonio branch of the Jeans Unotloi Co operative association. Three meetings announce in Charlotte Campbellston and Frederickburg with dates and times. Details from district organizer Dieteric and local office indicate ongoing organization.
Del Rio refinery relocates sales office from Del Rio to Amarillo. FT Wrather, president, says the refinery already maintains offices in Amarillo. I J Herzog, manager, will move to Amarillo. George Valéera remains as local office manager.
Cuero Texas July field on a two acre demonstration tract sponsored by the Cuero chamber of commerce shows potential yields better than one bale per acre planted in long staple cotton. Reed from the tract will be distributed to farmers in the section.
Corpus Christi post offices report total receipts for the first half of the calendar year at 61508.50 dollars, an increase over the same period last year. Receipts for June alone reached 30149.07 dollars, reflecting steady growth in postal traffic.
Captain William C. Orker of the Air Corps, noted as a pioneer investigator of wind flying, is transferred from Hrooks Hell to Kelly Tiel. The move is to place him with Lieut Carl de Crane of Gravisfiell on an assignment tied to advancing flying courses. Local listings show low prices on home and office items amid the sale notices.
Harlingen predict landslide win for proposed airport bond issue as July 15 vote nears, with leading citizens backing the plan and forecasts suggesting strong support across the community.
Postmaster General Glover announced plans for a new air mail line in South America. The route would run from Paramaribo to Big Amelia and Sao Vale, Arezil, with advertisements forthcoming for service details and dates.
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