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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1931

Page

14

Green to help form new 5.4 bank in San Antonio

State Bank commissioner James Shaw approves George M. Green, local attorney and Maverick estate manager, to work with liquidation agents on forming a new national bank to replace the City Central Bank. The plan aims to provide depositor relief by end of November as San Antonio business leaders join in. Details of the new bank’s management and funding remain withheld amid ongoing court inquiries.

James Shaw George M. Green Judea Robert Green City-Central Bank National Bank Sbix Arthur C. Fornett Banking Department Burnett Greey Shaw San Antonio B. B. Wooles Craminer Shore San Austenlo Wornett Eld Burnett Sxid Duige RW. Stappenbtek Green Mongar Fan Commlittee Interecta Bpssid Maverick Estate J. F. Long J.B. Mitchell Sonteea Lung Incalinn of & New Bank Fuenett Cits-Central Bank Erarsong RH. W Bienpenbeck Precinet 7 Court of Daguiry Harry Wurzbech

Standard Drills Ochoa Structure in San Juan 1 Depth

Compania de Yetrolen stercenes, subsidiary of Sanderd Oil of New Jersey, reports 3000 feet depth in San Juan 1 on the Ochoa tract in northern Tamectipas Mexico. The test notes a recent rig change and places the well about 15 titles south of Rio Grande Cits, Texas.

Compania de Yetrolen Stercenes Sanderd Oil Company of New Jersey San Juan Ochoa Tamectipas Mexico Rio Grande Cits Texas

Capone Begins Federal Prison Term at Leavenworth

Ralph Capone arrives at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary to begin a three year sentence for income tax evasion. Warden White notes Capone will have the same privileges and restrictions as other inmates, undergo quarantine, receive a medical exam, and be assigned work, with expectations of a two year five month possible release.

Universal Service Leavenworth Eon Ralph Capone Wey Chicago Federal Penitentiary Thomas V. White Lie Chicaga Gengster White Capone Dom.m Uncle Sam Pendleg TJ Talph

Kidnapping of Millionaire Fur Dealer’s Son Stuns St Louis

Police pursued the abduction of 11 year old Alexander Terr, heir to a fur business fortune in St Louis, seized by gunmen late last night. The boy, driven by his chauffeur, vanished two blocks from his home as authorities sought clues within 24 hours.

ST. Louis INS Alexander Terr Berg Facy

Roaring of Well Cures Deafness in Historic Note

A fragmentary report describes a claim that a well roaring cured deafness for ten years. Names appear as GOW Shaffer and reference to a lowly havaghe in gas. Details are unclear and text is garbled.

Creat Gow Shaffer

China declines League opium conference attendance

China refused to attend the League of Nations opium conference opening in Bangkok, charging member powers with using the issue to scapegoat the Far East while concealing their own trafficking profits. The talks debate a fixed timeline for suppressing opium smoking and maintaining government monopolies. In Washington, Jane Caldwell said the United States will participate to press for prohibition of unmoking opium with assistance from Philippine officials.

Kenneth Clark Alverant Service Dangkok Siam China League of Nations John S. Caldwell America Infeereal Berrie Washington, N State Department Jane K. Caldwell Hamkok Mondas Caldwell Cel Tuevin Hy Swert Cnns

Alien Criminal Legislation Plan for Solon Era

Washington lawmakers push to tighten immigration amid support from Representative Albert Johnson and the House Immigration Committee. Johnson says the coming session will see broad Congressional backing for stronger immigration laws regardless of party.

Solon Washington Congress Albert Johnson Fodas J Son House Millee

30 197 Barrel Oil Well in Kettleman

Fresno Calif Nov 7 Officially gauged at 30 197 barrels daily making it the largest oil gusher in the Kettleman hills field. The Ka 25 well of the Kettleman South Dome association began producing last night at a depth of 297 feet. The gas yield during the test was 8 1 cubic feet daily.

Fresno Calif Kettleman Kettleman South Dome Association

Gloucester boat Adrift Salvaged by Coast Guard Cutter

The Gloucester vessel Carrie EK. Roderick with a 14 man crew was found disabled and adrift in heavy seas. Coast guard cutter Wood towed it 166 miles east of Cape Cod after a daylong search by fishermen and units.

Gloucester Ilegger Carrie EK Roderick Coast Guard Wood Noderick

Jensen Plans Hop for Buenos Aires

Martin Jensen aims to fly to Buenos Aires with stops in Miami Porto Rico Trinidad and Rio de Janeiro. The flight schedule includes a later leg via additional routes, with delays noted in the transit segments.

Jensen Buenos Aires York Martin Jensen Sould GAMIG Miami Porto Rico

Unclear text record of police detentions in town

Fragmentary report states soldiers taken to Austin County and suspects held after burglary incidents in Neve Ulm. Police and investigators, including Aluartman and G. Lankler, visited the scene on Saturday and detained unspecified individuals.

Austin County Tra Neve Ulm Aislin Jo Ieramert G. Lankler

Swanson Marriage Before Divorce Decree Studied

Los Angeles report on Gloria Swanson and Michael Farmec alleged secret marriage in New York and California. Local authorities say no California breach. New York actions may govern the union and its status as divorce proceedings advance.

Los Angeles Galidi Toval Astery Gloria Swanson Michael Farmec New York Moron Pielace Colony Parmer Gallifornia Migs Swanson Barquin Hoare de Falaise California Dietrick Baron Fitts Filia Misa Swanson

Major Shepard Fung Defense Fund Near 916000

Three thousand people from across the United States contributed between 12000 and 16000 to Maj. Charlee A Shepard’s defense fund. The funds, announced by friends in Denver, include about 5000 from Fitzsimmons General Hospital. He was convicted in Kansas City, Kansas last December for the murder of his wife Zenana Shepard.

Kansas City Charlee A Shephard Kan Zenana Shepard Denver Fitzsimmoga General Hospital Shepard Army Kow Ube Aliss Grace Trangdoo Brooksfield San Antonio Texas Pha Hbepard Aml Fristide Oia

Ohio College Puts Students on Probation

Cleveland reports that undergraduates at Adalbert College of Western Reserve University are placed on probation for the first two years. Freshmen and sophomores become provisional students who must meet standards to continue toward a degree. failure may result in dismissal.

Cleveland Adalbert College of Western Reserve University

Mechanic Builds Smallest Engine in World

John Benson, a veteran mechanic, has created what is believed to be the world’s smallest one cylinder four cycle gasoline engine. Weighing under three and a half pounds without dry cell batteries, it mirrors larger plant principles with a precision within half a thousandth of an inch. The design includes a carburetor pump and counter balanced crankshaft, air cooling, and overhead valves. Benson claims it can exceed one horsepower with peak speed, and a thimbleful of fuel can run it for five minutes.

Detaciz John Benson A. Élrake Benson

Delay in German debt talks halts Young plan progress

Paris dispatch reports stalled Franco German talks on reparations as Berlin awaits new instructions for Ambassador von Toesch. Berlin suggests near agreement under the Young plan but doubts its scope for a committee to decide Germanys capacity to pay. Paris press derides Detlins plan to merge debts, questioning why the people should bear bankers losses.

Universal Seebce Paris Berlin Leopold von Toesch Reich Detlin Camille Ayward la Liberte Ehestauta

Marital Intentions Reported in Local Vital Statistics

Several pairs are listed as intending to marry including Marmiaur Tausesses with Insa Teinkad, Quintero with Sofia Casas, Thomas with Verrat, Erna Lee Tarker, Giorga F. Dota with Janie Carroll, Otimar Yorel with Clara Ripa, Alejando Sela with Wernita Varquez, Wien Vermillion with Acres M. ng, and Antonia B. Lorin with Murle Antonia Starlines.

Marmiaur Tauesses Insa Teinkad Quintero Sofia Casas Thomas Verrat Erna Lee Tarker Giorga F. Dota Janie , Carroll Otimar Yorel Clara Ripa Alejando Sela Wernita Varquez Intestionr Wien H. Vermillion Acres M. Ng Antonia B. Lorin Murle Antonia Starlines

Student Shot in Running Gun Battle Near Dallas

Ralph Goodsrin, 23, a student from Southern Methodist University, was shot in a hospital after a running gun battle with three unidentified men. He was returning from Oak Cliff when the attackers opened fire, prompting a brief exchange of shots before the assailants fled. The bullet pierced his right lung and lodged in his upholstery.

Thallas UNS Ralph Goodsrin Gladint Southern Metholint University Sammy Mn Culich Grodwin

Obituary of Mrs Veronica Mechalski

Funeral services were held at 4 p m Saturday from the Miche undertakings chapel for Mrs Veronina Mechalski native of Bt Teiwik Texans who died at Teeville Priday The Rev M B Gotriga officiated Mrs Stechotsh had died at Tee ville 40 years ago and is survived by a son John five daughters Mrs Wall Clark and Miss Elizabeth Melchaski of this city Mr D L Haven of Waco Mrs John Coldswell of Torenville and Mrs Stella Sinnalt of Beesville three sisters and one brother

Veronica Mechalski Funer Miche Undertakings Veronina Mechalski Haven Waco John Coldswell Torenville Stella Sinnalt Bees Villey

Recall Petition Circulated for Los Angeles Mayor

In Los Angeles, petition workers reported about a thousand signatures collected in support of recalling Mayor John Porter. The effort was announced at city hall as organizers circulated petitions in favor of recall.

Los Angeles Waterway Los Anghlms John Porter Made Ielay Ceenil

Lose Fat a Pound a Day on a Full Stomach

Salty dieting advice promises rapid weight loss by clearing the system and eating a specific daily menu. It urges a two-meal plan with fruit at breakfast, meat and vegetables at lunch and dinner, plus a large evening meal, while cutting fats and sweets.

Weight loss promises week long fad and hype

A garbled health feature touts 4 to 7 pounds lost in a week with dramatic claims and cautions. It promotes a dubious diet method, insists on never being rushed, and urges readers to seek the product at drug stores while warning against false slimming claims.

Nevyar Malta

Choir Robbed While It Sings at St James Church

The St James Episcopal choir at 44 Kush Street, Chicago, finished singing and left the stage when a thief rifled pockets in the wardrobe room. Rev Duncan Brown and Stanley Woffman tracked the suspect to East Chicago Avenue, urging police to pursue Hoffman.

Chilago St. James’ Episcopal Church Kush Street Holf Duncan Brown Mnearch Assiek Toa Sranley Woffman Hoffman Chicago Avenue

Lawyer Fined for Late Arrival in Phoenix Court

In Phoenix Arizona on an unspecified date Judge MT presided as William J. Fellows paid a fine for contempt of court after arriving 15 minutes late for a stay. The total penalty was 814 dollars at a rate of 1 per minute.

Phoenix Ariz Mt, Phepe Phoenix ix William J. Fellows

City News on Dance and Orchestra Figures

Local listings show a mix of dance events and orchestra performances. Acts include Fent ball Bandas sight with four Earth prima Artit orchestra and Harry orchestra at Castrosville Sup. Bor 8. Also advertised are Marfisiz Sunday trance, Pall's Morcymakers, Tug Seuble Dance at Madona Tes on Nov 14, and Hob Shilea's orchestra.

eanh prima _Artit orchestra fAdy Castrosille Tere Harry Ady Marfisiz Pall Morcymakers Madona Shilea’ Orchestra Jack Kaneohe Hia Noade Tady

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