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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1930
Page
22
An OCR fragment shows used car ads from Milam Chevrolet with various makes and prices, plus public works notices for road and bridge construction. It mentions trucks, sedans, and a range of dealers and officials, plus bids and contract details for highway projects and grading. The text preserves local commerce and infrastructure items with several named places and entities from the period.
New Orleans reports a troubled cotton opening with initial gains of 1 to 13 points fading as traders react to domestic consumption estimates for February. May futures hover near 1410, with July and October drifting, while Liverpool prices and futures in London show limited movement amid market uncertainty.
Laredo March 12. Kil Jambraughe reports initial flow of four barrels from No 2 Curilar imihe in Zapata county after a Wednesday morning test. The well, 1.08 feet deep, marks the first thawing test in the field, with tubing being installed to control flow. Nearby wells are located east of fig ell in section 194 out of the center city Blahen grant.
General Frank P Lahm commander of the gir corp raining center and his aide Trent Tiougus Jr flew from Kelly field at 9 30 am Wednesday to Fort Worth to attend the fat stock show. The text also references a legal notice overview about real estate and highway construction bids, with details about specifications and locations in Texas.
NY March 12 The Wall Street Spectator notes long range recovery in American business despite low steel output and consumer cautions. Stocks show a rally yet observers fear overvaluation as 1998 earnings news and recent breaks temper optimism. Major electric and auto parts groups report rising profits, with Electric Auto-Lite and Federal Water Service cited for growth in earnings and dividends.
The Texas County Chapter American Red Cross re elected Douglas W King as chairman at a Tuesday general board meeting. A. H. Dicerwapehneen was treasurer and Miss Yennah Hirsh was secretary. advisory board members included H Mrs W P Kote and J 5 Lockwood among others. The board approved a budget of 11150 for the coming year and named committee chairs for volunteer and home service work.
Grain market report shows corn at 75 cents per bushel, white corn 96 and 60 cents, maize at $1.50 per hundredweight, oats 0.0, wheat at 1. LiL. Liverpool market columns list prices and movements for grain and futures in a midweek notice.
A fragmented newspaper item mixes poultry and produce listings with real estate ads. It mentions prices, items like potatoes and pears, and sparse garbled phrases about markets and properties, reflecting a collage of classified notices from a historic page.
Endeavorers plan a Master sunrise service at Brooksfield on April 20 invited by the Brooksfield Christy Endeaver society. George Pabst, VP of the San Antonio district, announced a silver loving cup to be awarded to the society in the district with the most registrations for the forthcoming Christigy Endeavor Convention to be held at Wichita Falls in June.
The Lodee Brothers Funeral Home 1160 A F and A M will conduct the services for DeWright I Shepler 45 a resident of West Virginia who died in a local hospital Wednesday The services will be at the Stiebe Undertaking Company 2320 Churs Hing Shepler formerly lived in West Virginia and had not lived in San Antonio for three years He is survived by his mother Elizabeth Sheplers of Stromberg Nebo two brothers J D and Martin of Orlando two sisters Hinde Xun of Bowler BIll M Sadie Newton of Stromberg Ned and Iza Bare of Caio
Four raids conducted in Floresville Thursday led to two men being released and two held. U S Commissioner Paul A Lackharty Tremock oversaw investigations. Bonds set at 750 and 85M for charges of signaling the provi- Mie law. Officers reported seizures including wine and beer quantities.
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A school teacher’s body was brought to Houston for burial after a funeral service held earlier in autumn. The cortege included family members and mourners from the community, with a funeral at the family home and burial in the local cemetery.
A clipped OCR item notes a daily money and metals update with cryptic references to PAK AILS 8 and SEW TNR Meg 12 ay. It mentions dullers and a 33 figure, with Eliver as a possible name or place. The fragment hints at market or commodity notes without full clarity.
Washington report on Senator Joseph R. Grundy reshaping the tariff fight as he joins the Senate with a protective stance. His methods, conferences, and alliances redefine the coalition of Desocrata and Progressive Republicans toward a new tariff dynamic.
Washington March 12 report that the cattle appropriation commission states millions of dollars of property and soil rights were destroyed in Florida fruit fly control work and that additional silicon or water concerns were noted.
Houston Sleuth visits 8 A Chief William Fr. Ke tleem at Tillor, edficen of ol day Werthemlay. Reales ly vacation figuring bia annual Ieape of abe, eeu.
Twenty three students are named on the honor roll for South San Antonio schools for the 8.4 term. Listed are eleventh grade Thelma Judge Warren Medin Sophie Wiche. tenth Florence Sauter Ruth Piggott. ninth Newton Galle Bernice Ford Borgata Uarper Kee Massey Bessie Miller. seventh Rue Frances Moaser Ethelyn Precea. sixth Frank Dickey Seiichi Sakomaio Velma Simms Georgia Ellen Prolegrolf. fifth Frances Gambe Mary Catherine Ferguson. fourth Dorothy Dickey Frances Gieaich. third Mildred Congleton Mary Purl Martha Cooper Annie Marie Labenske. Herman Kramer Dorothy McMahon Sue Evelyn Robb. second Arthur Lee Holt Jean Pippin Leon McMahon. first Jack Keller Corliss Miller Eugenian Purl.
In Nuevo Laredo on February 14, Judge Tayloe voided the marriage of Helen Ditch and David Miller. The annulment followed an application by the bride’s father A T Ditch and T West Russell, noting lack of parental consent and violation of Tamaulipas law.
The city recreation department plans ten floats for Fiesta week in the Battle of Flow era parade. Superintendent John Hannare and supervisor Macy Wilson, with Mr. Bareard, lead the Ai. Entries come from local parks and centers including Wonderland Lake Community Center and Roosevelt Park.
Sixty seven Brackan Ridge high school students were elected to the National Honor Society by the faculty on Tuesday. The roster includes 42 girls and 25 boys. Members were judged on character scholarship service and leadership with names such as Geneva Ackerman Dorothy Gullay Thelma Helves Ruth Murray Elizabeth Norton and others listed.
ATSTIN March 12 The house committee on taxation and revenue was set to meet tonight to consider bills from Rep D. Richando of Grand Satuine proposing a tax on cement at two cents per bonded pounds and time per 160 pounds Last night the committee voted to indefinitely postpone consideration of bills from Reps W. B. Wize of Paris and Sam Gates of Runce to tax alcohol and onficin syrups.
Pensions totaling 5,007,885 are paid by the railway system with 1,800 retirees listed under Roch Jat and Aaiyead company. The company inaugurated a pension program in 2010 and paid about 600 dollars to retirees during 1827 as the 1,1-year age limit was reached for honor rolls.
WASHINGTON March 12 The American Railway Association reports a substantial rise in revenue freight loadings for the week ended March 1, with an increase of 70,200 cars over the prior week. Strong gains reflected across major routes and rail lines.
Local survey to collect data on current and future production of aurelium and small galus in McCulloch county. County agent J. D. Prewit and rural school principals will gather information via questionnaires prepared by the Bray chamber of commerce. Survey aims to improve marketing facilities and reduce cotton acreage.
A letter from Loa Cruces New Mexico asks Mayor Chambers to help locate a life mate aged 13 to 40 who can aid the writer in making a fair living. George O Strand of Venice California outlines two trades and requests a partner for marriage. He notes difficulty in earning and invites women to respond by mail.
In Luling Texas on March 12 Mrs Douglas P F Dellard suffered painful injuries at home when her fingers were caught in a washing machine wringer. She retained three fingers partially but remained conscious and awaiting care. Further details were unclear in the record.
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