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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1936

Page

6

Five Guards Freed Amid Train Strike in Greenville

Greenville dispatch reports five men, claiming affiliation with the Louisiana Arkansas and Texas railroad, were freed after a trainmen strike. Officers had kept firearms out of the business district. two posted $100 bonds, three presented commissions to carry weapons, all originally charged with unlawful firearms. Police to validate the three commissions in this county. SHREVEPORT bulletin notes six shop crafts on the Louisiana Kansas railroad planning a strike vote, not a sympathy move, the vote to close Friday.

Greenville Louisiana Arkansas Texas Stribe Shreveport

Postoffice Site at Edinburg Picked

The joint treasury postoffice department committee announced the selection of property at the southwest corner of Barryman boulevard and Tenth avenue as the site for a new postoffice in Edinburg. The plot, 134 by 150 feet, was offered by H. Tarpley, agent, and priced at $6000.

Washington Uri Treasury Postoffice Department Barryman Boulevard Tenth Avenue Postoffice Edinnburg If. Tarpley

California Oil Firm Reorganizing

Eighty per cent of Richfield bondholders and 70.8 per cent of the oil company's unsecured creditors have agreed to a reorganization plan authorized last month. Federal Judge William P. James presided as a vote is being taken among machinists sheet metal workers boiler makers blacksmiths car men and electrical workers.

California Los Angeles

Dancers Strain Ends Walkathon Challenge Early

Fatigue hit the 1938 Walkathon as Fred Davie and Pete Dodson quit after 9:45 am on Tuesday. Eddie O’Kelly and George Livingston from San Antonio persisted while Vina Walker and Johnnie Crowder remained active. Bus vans to the stadium, Clarence Schenk’s orchestra, torch singer Jane Stuinnos, Monte and Duke Hall, Art Wolf, and daily EABC broadcasts marked the event with Fred Davie and Pete Dodson’s withdrawal.

Hal J Ross Deroy Fred Davie Pete Dodson Eddie O'Kelly George Livingston San Antonio Clarence Schenk Jane Stuinnos Monte Duke Hall Art Wolf EABC

Nose Sewed Back After Car Crash In New Jersey

Thomas Berreth, 24, escaped with his nose severed after a collision in WEWARK New Jersey. Police recovered the nose from wreckage and Dr John Giardine reattached it at Er dams hospital with 35 stitches. The patient endured five hours of surgery and remains unconscious as doctors assess success in days ahead.

Wewark WN. J Thomas Berreth Erdames’ Hospital John Giardine Barteté

Landon Opens State Tour En Route to Des Moines

Governor Landon broadens bid by visiting Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois on a five-state swing. He plans three major speeches and two platform tasks focusing on farm relief and social security while criticizing reciprocal trade treaties. He will address Des Moines at 8:30 p.m. with a nationally broadcast talk outlining agricultural policy and solutions.

Landon Des Moines Iowa All M. Landott Minnesota Wisconsin LaFollette Progressive Ai Ly. F Missouri Minois Kansas Ilinois Vety National Broadcast Chain

Oil News Wildcat Drilling Across Texas Counties

Oil reports from Victoria to San Patricio detail multiple wildcat tests in Ber, Nueces, Burleson, Calhoun and adjacent counties. Entries mention test depths from about 3,900 to 7,190 feet, casing at various depths, pressures up to 640 pounds, and production notes on Plymouth and Flour Bluff fields with several wells showing oil flow and testResults amidst numerous operators including J. Welder, American Liberty Oil, and Stevens entities.

Placedo Wells American Liberty Oil Company No A. Cortez Placedo Vielola Brownson Sugwrs Cormonwealth Ol Fas Tae Harrison and Anewcrombie No. 4 Vess Jaleson Steinberger Petroleum Corporation G. Dratchell Easthere Edna Gasfield Jackson County Bueces County JO. Phillips Nueces County Discovery Wei Rand Vonany N.V. Henderson Gem Cal Company J. 'T Smith Iscavery Sazet Corpux Rea. Mar Oil Corporation Andra Bred Wyank Wellington Oil Company Pac Clare Driscoll William Gambel Coring Burleson Wildcaat Red Bank of Company Nellie Stamm Burleson County No. 1 Crain Whraighton Ale Shele San Patricio County Anglopment Company Sar Ma Humble WM. Beviz Plymouth Field Casini Fismouth Oi Company Weller Ranch Plymints Sareat Valles Minton Cownalte Sma Fort Pee Tone

Man Shot in Bar Argument In Buena Vista Area

Manuel Rids, 26, of 317 Morales Street, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital Tuesday for a gunshot wound to the right knee after a bar argument in Buena Vista. Ralph Neaves, 134 Valdez Street, also treated for injuries from an altercation involving four men in the 800 block of West Commerce Street.

Manuel Rids Morales Street Robert 7 B. Green Hospital Buena Vista Ralph Neaves Valdez Street West Commerce Street

Husband Seeks Lifetime Alimony From Austrian Countess

Rudolf von Scefeneili, 67, an Austrian count and commercial artist, filed a cross-complaint for divorce in Los Angeles on September 22 seeking lifelong separate maintenance from his wealthy wife. He asks the court to order payments sufficient to maintain him in his accustomed style and station.

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Anderson Leading GOP Campaign Here

San Antonio attorney Anderson is named campaign manager for Landon Knox in the Twenty sixth Senatorial District covering Bexar Bandera Kendall and Kerr counties announced bystate senatorial chairman Dr F J Thomson. Eight Want Ads daily offer time and cost savings.

Car Safety Drive Launched by Group

A local campaign led by Firestone stores aims to reduce accidents involving schoolchildren by offering free brake inspections and public demonstrations. Mayor C. K. Quin endorses the effort, directing district manager L. E. Randie to support the drive as a safety outreach.

Wehool Firestone C. K. Quin L. E. Randie Onc E

How to Overcome Summer Skin Irritations and Rash

Summer brings rash pimples and chafing for many readers. A cooling preparation called Ice Mint, available from your druggist, helps quickly soothe and comfort irritation in both children and adults. This inexpensive remedy offers fast relief from summer skin troubles.

Peru Dan Oges Tell

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