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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1935
Page
1
In 1909 the Colorado River flooded areas around Austin and New Braunfels as water rose to perilous levels. Strong surges damaged streets, overwhelmed taps, and forced abandonment of summer homes while rivers Nueces and Guadalupe wreaked havoc near Uvalde. Bridges collapsed and areas faced possible darkness as floodwaters swept away spans along rail lines and highways.
Severe floods and high rivers disrupted towns west of Uvalde and Three Rivers. Homes were swept away and residents rescued after rising water from the Frio and nearby creeks inundated business districts, farms, and highways. Del Rio and Kerrville reported receding flood levels as crews battled water, with hundreds evacuated and utilities strained.
Corpus Christi brief notes assurances about the La Frula dam project amid timing concerns. Officials from local agencies and the water district stated plans remain on schedule, addressing safety and funding questions raised by residents.
Exaggerated river flood report details three rivers in Texas with crests from 25 to 93 feet. Three Rivers at 45 feet floods business districts and homes. Nueces and Guadalupe Rivers threaten New Braunfels and San Antonio area. Bridges wash out and power lines fail. several towns report widespread inundation and ongoing rescue efforts.
Residents along Stonewall Street faced rising flood risks as a drainage project drained nearby foundations. Emergency reports describe water encroaching on homes and yards, with authorities noting ongoing issues at several street intersections and around local properties.
A car stalled as floodwater rose in a flooded underpass on a major highway. The driver escaped by climbing the wall as water quickly engulfed the vehicle, leaving the car more than half underwater.
City water and gas commissioner R A Thombeon says the Rutherford River flood gates failed Saturday morning. The dam washed out several acres, with damage reported below the dam as floodwaters moved through the area.
Foreign observers report China directly controlled by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek now fields over 1.3 million armed troops and allied regional forces. He has unified central and provincial forces, with additional millions of arms outside his control. The civil war looms as provincial leaders resist fully, while modern weapons and training boost the national military posture.
Report from Ed Meaney says 23 people at Camp Alzapar near Berthe Sauirday were marooned by floodwaters. Lee cap on high ground indicates some risk but others have safe shelter. Guadalupe River and adjacent lands rose, with high water and widespread flooding feared. Mabrita toured the area after the river surge.
Contracts set for the Mobile CCC camps award totaling 954,694.03 dollars to multiple firms. The Army Engineers area headquarters announced the project to construct and ship 13 portable COG camps to the county site during the week.
Automobilie travel to Southwest Texas was confined to six low roads early Saturday as extensive washouts closed major arteries. No. 27 to Victoria remained open though partially blocked west of Kerrville, while No. 46 from New Braunfels to Spring Branch and several other highways faced closures. The Laredo No. 2 south, and No. 2 north in Lae, were shut at river crossings. No. 343 San Antonio Houston remained open, but No. 2 west to Del Rio closed at Uvalde. No. 4 Uvalde to La Pryor closed, and No. 9 to Fredericksburg limited east of Llano river. Road washouts fear closures continue Sunday.
Names of individuals tied to vital events appear with listed licenses births and burials. The fragment includes multiple couples and persons with addresses and dates, plus scattered notes on births including one girl and several named streets, suggesting a community registrar page.
A stream of army orders lists numerous officers and transfers from Fort Francis to Washington. Names include Col. Cities RK Norton, Majors J. Stoultine Ward, James 2, and Captains James io ef Sanfranciaca to Pang Charles Tall. Several officers move between Forts such as Fort Knox, Fort Willan, and Fort George Wright, with many Lieutenants reassigned to posts from Honolulu to Vancouver and Princeton universities. The document reflects widespread reassignments and new postings across multiple commands and locations.
Chartered Austin reports a list of incorporators and producing entities including Siete Hednisi Mary, Gin 94a0d lessons Bea 40, and names such as W. Sy Oar, Marrow, Otho A, and others. Details appear as a historical corporate register with scattered, unreadable fragments.
A Transcontinental and Western Air executive asserts a weather report caused a May 1936 crash, citing Kirksville and Macon field observations, flight conditions, and a lack of ceiling visibility. The letter to Hearst stresses weather errors and calls for safety corrections ahead of Senate inquiry.
Mrs H Luther Brown and Miss Lydia Pruckner guest at the Waldorf in San Antonio with Mrs Brown. Buffets at Wast King’s Highway hosted for Betsy Meinsebach and Jack Carrington. A bridal party dinner follows engagements at Christ church and a wedding planned for Miss Benay Meusebach in Monterrey. Navy Mothers of America convention selected Denver for next meeting. Bridge clubs host gatherings with prizes and hospitality noted.
Funeral services were held Saturday for L. Lamar Raby 39 a long time member of the San Antonio Musical society The Rev J Leighton Green officiated Survivors include wife Gladys Raby two daughters Katherina Jean and Dane Lamac Raby father John F Raby and sister Mrs A G Mckensle of Cambridge Mass
A verdict awaited in the Thirty-seventh District Court on the divorce suit of Vernon George Schimmel against wife Welyn Hawley Schimmel. The filing alleges interference with business and domestic friction as grounds for divorce.
Treasury officials report heavy money intake as taxpayers rush to meet June installments before midnight deadline. Officials expect total receipts from this installment to reach 779,008,000 dollars as tallying concludes.
Members of Travis Park Methodist church will hold the first of four weekly open air services at the Gutter hotel room at 8 p m Sunday. Dr Waller Ardhonp, pastor, announces that "Birthday Day" will be observed at the Sunday informing service as he choreograph.
Secretary Harold Tekrs rails at individualists in Altoona during a Friday audience, accusing critics of not aiding the common people and instead spending time attacking proposed remedies. The remarks were delivered at a Friday public event.
Treasury shows June 13 receipts 17.3 million dollars expenditures 24.37 million. Balance 3.006 billion including 3.589 billion emergency outlays. Year to date receipts 3.5026 billion expenditures 8.935 billion. Excess of outlays 28.293 billion. Gold assets 2.406 billion.
Washington reports clash between Transcontinental and Western and TWA over the May 6 crash near Kirksville Missouri that killed Senator Bronson Cutting and four others. A Roper report accuses air transport personnel of five violations and faulty radio while weather reports draw counterclaims from TWA. Senate plans a wide investigation into travel safety as Commerce moves to overhaul regulations and tighten safeguards.
Fathers day will be observed Sunday morning at Prospect Hill Methodist Church with Rev. PLE Lancaster as pastor. Services are set to honor fathers in a quiet congregation.
Grand hall and Braunhilde Lodge No 1 announce Saturday night dance at Hermann press hall with Artzt music and admission. Oak Grove hosts Sunday dance with Breams Music Mak erb Adv. Datve St Hedwig Hall holds Sunday events June 18. Dorothy Carter's orchestra, Alamo Serenaders, and Rangerettes appear at various venues through June 19. A five room home at St Rigsky is for sale at 5300 in light classified ads.
City director Albert T Stewart of Payaiena calls for action after a backyard dispute over a tree, while readers glimpse ads for Light Class tech and an Houston apartment listing priced at 29.1034 dollars per month, including 3 rooms and baths.
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