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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1930
Page
16
On the twentieth anniversary of the Night Curtiss piloted a gigantic Condor from Albany to New York over the Hudson River. The aircraft followed the same route an hour after the original flight, flying at an easy pace. Photo shows a close-up of the Condor’s control cabin.
Leasing activity near a Bee County well, reported by J. Kimball Wilden, shows investors paying $1000 to $1600 per unit for nearby acreage. W. Th. Calvert of Groyliteg notes the borehole is progressing, with completion expected in days. Early tests indicate oil shows and promising gravity readings, suggesting connections to Pettus field prospects.
Oil notes showing lease and royalty details for Paul Donrowebrkl to Nick Masons dated June in Laredo Texas. Mentions Lew Well Tening company plan, northern tunnels, Washer ranch purchase, drilling activity, and Penny production. considerable garbled OCR leaves uncertain specifics and dates. James Ararat referenced.
The Kerrville diocese of the Episcopal Church wrapped up a regional conference at Westminster ground after a weeklong session. Plans for a longer next meeting were discussed and youth activities were outlined for attendees over 15, with separate features planned for Risen Way and Capone events in San Antonio.
The Westminster encampment near Recreille attracted well over 150 people with more than 100 registered by early Saturday. The conservative attendance reflects strong interest as Presbyterian leaders prepare for next week’s youth conference in the region.
Kerrville and nearby hills received about 1.5 inches of rain Sunday, with showers extending toward the Ueding river and Comfort. The storm brought the region a rare rainfall event, though some areas reported little to no rainfall, and the overall disturbance moved rapidly through the Hill Country.
Burial services for Mrs Helen Champson 26 who died Friday in Albuquerque New Mexico will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from Worter Loring Mortuary. Rev GC Mckibbin will officiate. Surviving husband B Thompson and several relatives are listed including Jeritia Vinha, Cowis fahn, Howard Habn, Alex J Poirreon and Wes Mulol Vieberls.
Will Radford announces candidacy for the office of district representative, subject to the Memocratic primary events on July 26. The filing statement outlines Radford’s bid and campaign aims within the district boundaries.
Kerrville Texas June director AL W Ganlivell of the Red Cross Lifesaving meti will lead a special course in swimm ing and life saving for Kerr County fire district. The training is for aquatic instructors camp counselors and adults. Faculty includes G J Cartwright Saint Marys University and Deaney Catyell Midwestern division lif esaving chief with other Red Cross instructors.
A man from San Antonio who was convicted at Corpus Christi of a felony escaped from jail Sunday night while awaiting transfer to the penitentiary at Huntsville. Sheriff Alfonse Newton Jr. reported the breakout and said authorities are pursuing the inmate.
A roundup of local society events lists Miss Elizabeth Scogging and Miss Hoth M. King organizing committees for social gatherings. June activities include Lambda’s semi monthly meeting at the St Anthony hotel and varied church and school events with performances, picnics, and a Hebrew cultural program at San Pedro Park.
Alumni of St Mary’s High School in Fredericksburg Texas form an ex-students association naming Sister Mary Immneniale as honorary president. Lawrence Trattmann is elected president with Laura Subinidisinsky as vice president Marets Welmeyer as secretary and Sophdenstate as treasurer.
Hobson woman reports the birth of triplet calves at a Hobson area farm near Karnes City Texas. The calves are described as Tolstein breed among the herd, marking a noteworthy livestock event in the region.
A June report shows a surge in traffic incidents with 31 motor vehicle crashes in the past week and a yearly total of 142. No deaths in city limits, but two motorcyclists killed on the South Loop road. Pedestrians and residents affected, with police noting high costs for care.
News items list attending officers and civilians at a four months training concert at Fort Benning and local social notes. Mentions include Theodore Peru of Headquarters Company, Mrs. Gates, Mrs. McCarty visiting Houston, Miss Finney pursuing a master’s degree, Elizabeth Marvin at Berkeley, and other locals in Galveston, San Antonio, and New York. A weekly army party and Caribbean cruise plans are noted, with several addresses and travel details. The piece blends official listings with personal visits and entertainment plans across multiple cities.
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