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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1939

Page

9

Local notes from San Antonio and surrounding towns

The item lists various residents and visitors including Leonard Conrad who claimed his ball landed inches from the cup, and reports on dental conventions, training stations, and local gatherings. It mentions Bexar figures like Miers Crump at the grand at East Holly, Milwaukie trip, and others such as Claire Bactalln, Lorraine Post, Josephine Hossi, Bob Camd Bell, Bartlett Cogee, and Mary Lois Brite. It notes awards, sporting results, post office conventions, and community roles including chief petty officer and chamber of commerce presidents.

Oil News Advances in Various Texas Wildcat Tests

Oil exploration across multiple Texas counties reports several wildcat tests progressing. Notable activity includes drilled sands at 2152 to 2180 feet in Nueces and Jackson counties with early signs of production potential, while tests in Duval, Willacy, and Nueces indicate high pressure gas and oil shows. Damper progress noted in Caldwell and Bee counties with abandoned or suspended wells, and ongoing completions near Robstown, La Glosta, and DeWitt areas.

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Army Orders Put Officers on Transfers and Retirements

Washington July 28 Army orders list transfers across forts and posts including Leavenworth Fort Knox Fort Myer and Presidio San Francisco. Several officers retire or reassigned Pensions and commissions noted for Williams Lucas Cote Raymond Disit Howard Kuhn Ned and others.

Washington Cote William Lucas Fort Fereven Leavenworth Wan Charles EB Fort Knox Raymond C. Disit Cay Tai Paul “& Beard Hin Howard K. Cehitle Fort Hichoca Ateschus Fort Dowie Los Angeles Frinely Macon Hawaii Inston Mawat Janey L Keaster Ho Blige Francis H. Kuhn Finwall Jack W. Hickman Lawrance Fawall Fort Tolten Peter Fort Worden

Maury Visits NUS Capital

Mayor Ruubry Maverick of San Antonio visited the capitol on business. He inspected new garbage trucks and discussed potential cost savings from municipal waste handling in comparison with New York. Maverick also toured city departments and attended exhibits with Mayor LaGuardia and their families.

Washington Ruubry Maverick San Antonio Capitol Texas Fiorella LeGuardia Tejas Harongh Bis Maverick New York LaGuardia Mavelick Tose Ai Selenti Ely

Funeral Rites Set for John C Noack

Funeral services for John C Noack proprietor of the Noack bakery will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday from the Hicks Undertaking chapel with Rev A K Wollf officiating. Noack, a native of Germany, had been a resident of San Antonio for 17 years. Survivors include his wife three sons and three daughters.

Punerey Joni Noack Alma Eckert Florence Watkins Gererude Roach Seattle Wash

Births and deaths listed in vital statistics notice

A fragmented vital statistics column lists births at Santa Rosa and Rosa hospital, various mothers names and newborns, plus multiple obituaries and divorces. Entries reference Green Memorial Hospital and other local institutions with scattered dates including July. The list includes baby genders and hospital locations amidst a series of divorce rulings and abandonment notices.

Madalage Stentens Martha Andrews Rudolph Gumpton Komen Kenney' S Everette Toomey Kenner's Einuleriv Gutier Uly James Joseph Moytanlo Santa Rosa Hospital Ste Robert Claude Duck Salita Rose Eirl James Malcolm Rogers Santa Rosa Erwin Fimo Bailey B. Green Alfonso Frinra Green Memorial Hospital Ars Pabin Zamora H. Gresm Slemorial Hospital Dave Bnontelin E Green Mamey Ie Eatpitel Mamiel Vasanes Tatar Zeneda Green Memorial Ebussals Alta West Robert B. Green Ghadatupe Josefa Atenza Marcarel Catleron Knepper Laura Votlalh Fort Tarstar Geneon Weewital Pevir Jost Stare Nae Galita Divoree Sults Pilyd Agnes Watt Frank AL Watt Rahrie J. O'Teule Sally E. oTanie Herlia Gaither Ee Acre Galihny Jara Gilkow Dalley Eagar Junei Laftey Vinin Warilek Fay Walek

Leon Springs land expansion approved to enlarge military reservation

President Roosevelt signed a measure authorizing the War Department to acquire 13 263 acres of land for the Leon Springs military reservation expanding the maneuver area to 39 504 acres when complete. The acquisition includes parcels near Camp Halls and Camp Stanley to bolster peacetime training for units. The plan also references expansion at the Fork Bias reservation near Ti Piso and additional acreage at Port Lewis in Washington for firing ranges.

Toorevelt War Department Leon Springs Military Reservation Camp Halls Camp Stanley Way Department Ti Piso Abeer Mohave Desert California Vance Port Lewis Washington

Sadler Urges Fight on New Oil Bill

Austin July 28 Jerry Sadler a member of the railroad commission urged Texans to oppose a federal oil bill he warned could place the industry under a new bureau in the interior department. He said the measure arose from recent disclosures of lax oversight and would undermine production and state rights. The commissioner urged action to preserve state control against possible federal takeover.

Sadler Austin Texra Jerry Sadler Railroad Commission

Fire alarm calls list from multiple city streets

Fire alarms recorded at 9 21 am on South Walters street near Souk Ear 38 3 35 pm 200 Taso Hondo Street rank fire 4 34 pm 100 East Morwooil Fourth arass fl.

Walters Souk Taso Hondo Street Rank Fire East Morwooil Fourt Arass Fl

Police chase bunny in Los Angeles drug crate raid

Two detectives tracked an alarm trigger at a darkened drug crate in Los Angeles on July 28. A bunny named White, used to develop serums, caused a tense moment as officers moved in with guns drawn.

Los Angeles

Industries Recognize Need Of Trained Leaders

Industrial leaders and universities push combining classroom study with practical training to prepare students for executive roles. Alfred P Sloan fellowships at MIT fund five years of study with work experience. Westinghouse, General Motors and others offer scholarships and paid training. A survey shows four of five firms have training policies, many run in-house or with outside schools.

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Various Warranty Deeds in San Antonio Area Listings

A long list of warranty deeds and transfers dated July and June across San Antonio and environs. Entries name grantors and grantees such as Rita Lacra, Rosie Vidbl, Adele Torray, Dorotea Satigis, and many others, detailing properties in blocks and lots, notes and monthly payments, and associations with housing authorities and trustees.

Rita Lacra Etra Rosie Vidbl Es Fey Senorale Jet Deen Guardian’ Loan and Trustee Company Joe Sims New Seafield Con Adele Torray Crimp Lumber Company Feld Reatia Hioxente Hay Milton Psi Houer Xnotpy Wureey Sun$t Appan Nck Toman 'G Garta Tamana Cara Catharine A Austin Fermen Rie San Antonio Taney’ Jen Aceit Solors Neh Hare Owners Cormariuim Arlora Ablinaxneroni Ox. Fuhy Honan Tamuney Diag Ol al Ta Elfeteda Kroeger Rennert Tol Loaty Corporation Hellz Koruhelux Hlock SUAS Losn Corporation H. C. Nighd Harlandale Rigney Guillet el G. Thorns Emi Oliver Nepea Mit Mariano Sirvey Stancke Guillet Tne Ia J. Wertey Sreniene Jefferson Menor Nee Eleamee, Inc Lordy Swartzkopt Iuly Nat Stenry Fischer Anne Mae Scholl Feme Nate Uch Bel Thuning Wielng Lyite Rodners Deel Atnck WO Ncb Lakeview Townaite Margaret Toornernd Comex Jey Imiana Trevino Enrique Nodrigues Morning Authority Ino Auraza GO Gremlins Bann Luk Ban Affonts Fala Desde Notha Feet FON Regun Poi Moan Arenie Ion Agi Aem Fea Hivin Sens Pasamo Lsz

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