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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1930

Page

2

New Oil Field Open Near Corpus Christi

The Baret OR company's No. 17 Recial at White Point northwest of Corpus Christi flowed at 500 barrels from 4902 feet Saturday morning, opening a new oil field in the Gulf coast area. The well showed rising flow after gas pressure dropped from 207 to 196 pounds, with the test made at 3692 feet. The oil is priced around 1.14 per barrel. one storage tank was completed and three more due. The Find is said to be the deepest in the Corpus Christi region, with few prior deep producers such as Saxot No. 1 and Dunn in Nueces and San Patricia counties.

White Point Corpus Christi Gulf Coast Corpus Christi Certer Nances Bay Nueces County Dunn Rucees San Patricia County

Bishop of Chicago Diocese Dies After Illness

Bishop Sheldon Griewold of the Chicago Episcopal diocese died in a hospital after a seven week illness. Officials cited a general breakdown and heart disease as the cause of death. He was 69.

Chicago Giricago Rt Res Sheldon Munsoo Griewold Icago Ihr Hranaton

Pope May Call Consistory For Bishops And Archbishops

Vatican dispatch notes the pope may call a consistory to appoint bishops and archbishops rather than ritual purposes. It is expected the discussion may cover world peace and disarmament. The timing remains uncertain and widely anticipated.

Vatican Citz

All Quiet Wins German Showing Premiere Set

Berlin reports that All Quiet on the Western Front has been approved for display in Germany by the censors. The premier is scheduled for December 4, with defense ministry officials noting the film will avoid German enemy depictions during the event.

Berlin Germany Cenesisbin Boerd Defense Ministe Almenet Nepersions Gerging Eemy

Mexican Moratorium Bill Proposed in Chihuahua Chamber

A bill for a ten year moratorium on foreign and internal debt was presented in the chamber by Chihuahua members. It proposes that 25,000,000 pesos about 11,250,000 dollars be set aside in next year’s budget for debt payments, with funds redirected to irrigation and essential public works.

Mexico City Webern Chihuahua

Boy Hunter Accident Injures Youth After Hunting

A boy from Avenue Senior district was treated at Santa Roza infirmary and later released after a hunting accident left part of his toe shot away. The injured youth, returning home at 117 West Aghby Brove, was with his father when the gun discharged. The incident occurred Saturday.

C. R. Starves Echeo West Aghby ‘Brove Sadurday Santa Roza H. Starnes Sr

Kansas City Peace Officer Shot Down

Kansas City deputy sheriff and former city policeman was fatally shot at his home after being fired upon by three assailants while they fled in an automobile. Police investigate motive as witnesses describe the attack and identify the vehicle involved.

Kansas City Kansas Citt

Piano Recital Tonight At Balarday Hall

Mrs Roland S Sprin hosts a piano recital featuring Miss Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A M Bate. Charles J Grant will present pupil in plane veritane with publicaudience at the premises 720 ork Balardey evening at 8 oclock. Hostess Mra Allan F Moltan and other guests invited at residence 1n Ree Avtionin Man. additional readable lines note locations on Pereon etzeet.

Roland S. Sprin Kent Ver Popil Lee Meu Charles AM. Bate Kre Hows Rawia Etrect Mig Charles J. Grant

Greta Garbo Fans Protest Dietrich Imitations

Los Angeles reports Greta Garbo fans protest Marlene Dietrich imitations as harmful to Garbo's image. The piece notes Garbo's natural charm, Dietrich's mimicry, and industry reactions while praising Eddie Sutherland’s directing potential and casting details for upcoming projects.

Greta Garbo

Bank Robbers Get Only $250 in Raid

Two thieves struck a local bank branch near Jones, Oklahoma, taking about 250 dollars before fleeing. The incident caused a brief fear among patrons and staff as officers investigated the break in at the Firer National Bank building a short distance northeast of the city center.

Obrlatioma City Okla Nasionwhank Jones Here

Philippine Immigration Cut Demanded by Senator Fhortridge

Senator Fhortridge of California calls for action to curb Philippine immigration as Congress prepares reopening. Real estate markets show rising demand for new housing and insurance amid anticipated changes. classification notes outline eight classes for consideration.

Sgton Fhortridge California Congress Real Estain

Autowright Locomotive Mishap Injures Rider in Avoca

A railway mishap near Avoca on November 29 left a rider with a broken nose and minor injuries after a vehicle turned out to be a locomotive pulling a car. The man had mistaken the train for a car and descended the tracks, with only bruises reported beyond the nose injury.

AVOCA Towa Tewle Abdio Howrever Sitk

Ince Sued by Peacemaker at Beverly Hills Cafe

Los Angeles November 2 1947 Ralph Ince motion picture director and actor was sued for 850000 by Patch Interfer for injuries he allegedly sustained October 20 while attempting to prevent Ince from assaulting an unnamed third party with a pistol at a Beverly Hills cafe Patch Interfer said he tried to grab the pistol but Ince struck him on the head and fled. Also from Bayonne New Jersey November 28 seventy five bars at the county prison school have justified faith in them They were permitted to go home for Thanksgiving on promise of return none were late.

Louella QO Parsons Adrenal Gerrice Mattea Laberant Bervice Ine Los Angeles Greta Garbo Marlene Dietrich A. Vieve Grete Rees Metro Grant Hotel New York Herman Shomlin John Holland Willian Powell Gilbert Emery Cartier Till Johnson Kuith Gniscraal Edward Laewule Ty W. R. Burnett Kenyon Nicholson Nicholson Hollywood Ralph Ince Eceor Patch Slleget Ince Pateh Cefe Beverly Dux Ceeter Bayonne X. J Holly Woon Tal Tiett Apeech Prince of Wales London Tabby Jones Wes Chicago al Capone

Woman aviator Keith Miller missing after Florida Keys flight

Havana reports Australian aviator Mrs Keith Miller vanished after taking off from Florida for Pittsburgh. Search efforts by six airplanes continue for hours over water between Miami and the Keys as fear grows she may have perished in her attempt. Miller had complained of a lack of flying instruments and warned she faced fear of water hops while pursuing her continental route in the Bullet.

Havana J. M Keith Miller Miami Rafely Miawi Florida Keys Srs Keith Milter Pitteburgh Aship Sam Mare Weill Miller Walter Alleghanies Bull¢l Keith Siler Neswspaperman Tonian New York Los Angeles Australia Sao Sydney Fittaburgh Yeat Prinr United States

Woman Kills Self After Shooting Husband In Break-In

Violet Medford Mix died after firing a bullet at her husband D. Missod during a break-in at his home. Police say jealousy was the motive as the husband is in critical condition following the shooting.

Man Rose Edabo Violet Medford Mix Tee Howbamd D. Missod Wolice

French Keep Watch for Escaped Flier at Frontier

Bordeaux dispatch reports a tight frontier watch for Major Hamon Franco, a Spanish aviator who escaped prison in Madrid. Authorities fear his return could trigger further unrest as the prisoner seeks base in Spain amid war tensions.

Bordeaux France Hamon Franco

Russian Choir On WOAI And NBC Broadcast Saturday Night

The Russian Symphonic choir led by Basile Kibalchich and Mischa Leritski will be presented over the National Broadcasting chain including WOAI during the General Electric Bour at 4 o'clock Saturday night. The program includes music and light classics from Damyosch and Gibbons with Arthur Baer as master of ceremonies and a talent lineup. An eight to ten member radio series by RCA will be inaugurated on WOAT at 7 15 p m Saturday featuring a dance orchestra conducted by William Sterrigay Daly Welcome Levis and others.

Basile Kibalchich Mischa Leritski Distinguibrd Danist WOAI Eleceric Bour Claire Damyosch Symphony Orchestra Plpid Gibbons Journaljal Wik Arthur Bugs Baer RCA IS Piece William Sterrigay Daly Welcome Levis Sam Herman Xylophoniat Ba Oly van Emburg

The Loudspeaker by Louis Reid

The piece discusses distance as a lens for writers of national song and notes Hollywood Broadway influence on dance tunes. It surveys music from Mammy tributes to Russian and Spanish influences, mentions sports writing about Harvard Yale football and Notre Dame, and references King Features and notable figures in media and athletics.

Hollywood Mammy Lin Pan Allese Manhattan Massa Jolson Cecep Uyon South Hia Seareh Forty S Second Street Notre

Steamer Goes Ashore Off Greece Near Mytilene

The America Steamer Exhibitog of New York bound for Jaffa ran aground off Mytilene. Salvage steamer Viking departed Piraeus to aid and inspect the vessel.

Greece London Ait New York Jaffa Mytilene Tresda Aslvage Alenmee Viking Piraeus

Radio Station Listings and Concert Schedule Fragment

A fragmented broadcast roster lists Knight names and times for Kilocycles stations KTSA WOAI HTAP and EMAG with various orchestras and religious programs. Entries include Cecil and Sally e Concert orchestra Jean Goldkette Gunter orchestra and National Young Conference with multiple time slots.

KTSA Literary Digest Cecil and Sally Logie Hungry Five Jean Goldkette Orch X -m Msniean Goldkette General Electric Ske Gunter Fiet Presbyterian Eburth Elein Provrou Nbc National Young Conference Patice Giana N. B.C Catholic Hour Baptist Cernice Tabernacle Olla Margaret Shepherd Playera Muele Sunshine Ranch Teaieloe Motor Ca Afusi Kono Muvic Lauteran Service

Dance Music Tonight Listings and Broadcast Schedule

Radio and club listings show a jam of orchestras and programs across stations WOAT KTSA KTSA-1200 Kilocycles with Gunlpr, Gunter, and Gold Kette orchestras. Notable acts include Madame Margaret, Taberanele, and the Alamo Diner Club with varied hours from morning to late evening.

Woat Gunlpr Gunter IKTSA Jean Gold Kette B. A Rolffn_dansa KTSA Ot—Woaj Madame Margaret Taberanele Lnun Os —Alamo Dianer Club MNDA Viela Bob International Bible Sturtenta Crowley Herboteers Stumble Swat

Trainmen Die in Crash Near Sunol California

Four trainmen were killed when a Western Pacific merchandise express crashed into a fast freight near Sunol in Alameda County. Engineer H. M. Middleton and fireman W. Bickerbacher died, along with brakeman R. C. Jones and other Oakland crew Milcheton, Nickenbacher, and Goslin. The rear locomotive was crushed and freight cars telescoped.

Slockton Celit Ufwfour Western Pacific Sunol Alamede County H. M. Middleton W. Bickerbacher Fieslin R. C. Jones F Magraan Milcheton Nickenbacher Goslin Oakland Sacramento Oskland Donea Stockton

Franco American Tariff Meet Slated in Paris

Paris reports that Ambassador Fletcher will travel to Washington for talks starting Monday with President Hoover and Secretary Stimson, with the tariff commission to join part of the Franco American discussions on economic relations. A second item notes Hypling’s death related to X ray pioneer Dr Coriantin Dretien.

Paris Vero Today Ambassaior Filge Fresllent Honver Stimson Klorelf Taellf Commission Baltimore Coriantin Dretien Hurns

Burglar Fights Back Door To Big Heist At Bichbook's

In San Antonio a thief burgled Bichbook's department store on Keres street escaping with 140 dollars and a suitcase of clothing. Detectives say the burglar entered via an awning and ventilator, moved through departments taking a suit, undies, and cash, then could not exit with the heavy grip and abandoned the suitcase.

San Antonio Ome Bichbook Heustog Keres Cabbery P. OC Burdesstle Amacker

Hoover to Propose Court to Senate

President Hoover plans to ask the Senate to consider his court reform proposal when Congress reconvenes. He indicated the proposal would be submitted for Senate decision under the next term, noting party leaders' views but deferring final handling to the chamber.

Hoover Senate

Bandits Seize Missionary and Nurse in Chins

Reported incident from PRIPING CHINs involving a Upan American missionary HL Hayward and nurse Misa Gomersal, both seized by bandits. Their condition and fate were uncertain amid fresh opposition to prohibition in Washington as lawmakers debate a constitutional amendment to repeal end of the Eighteenth Amendment.

Chins Hayward Fulree Misa Gomersal Washington, D. C Randora Weta

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