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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
5
Students of the University of Texas at Austin will come to San Antonio for their annual picnic day Friday April 23 instead of Wednesday April 21 as announced earlier. Several days ago. The students prepared for the event and for the Battle of Flowers festivities.
A student body petition calling for a faculty change was approved at a Wednesday meeting. A special train from Austin may bring many university attendees to San Petro Park with plans to visit downtown and participate in events, with San Petro Park likely serving as the day’s HQ and a large number expected to attend.
Grace English Lutheran Church marks ten years with a reunion banquet inviting members and friends. Dr Paul Ueln, pastor of Jehovah, will act as toastmaster as charter members are honored with speeches and toasts at the event.
Social calendar lists a Thursday event at Floyd Smith’s home on Carsos Street honoring Government All Methodist Church basketball team. A monthly meeting of St John’s Ladies League at 8 o’clock features Miss Mary Pauline Ford entertaining with a dinner dance at the Country Club in honor of several young women. Daughters of Isabella plan an old fashioned dance at Knights of Columbus hall.
Friday activities include the De Zagula Mothers’ and Teachers’ Club tea at 4, the Mark’s Episcopal Church event at 3 30, plus the Lamar and Herff School Mothers’ Clubs meetings. A Nu Sigs initiation, a charity party, and a Confederate memorial service are noted, with weddings and club programs shaping the day.
Aged guide warns against soap for washing hair noting alkali in most shampoos irritates the scalp and dries hair. Recommends plain coconut oil mixed with water as a grease free cleaner that lathers well and rinses clean. Claims oil leaves hair bright, manageable, quick drying and free of dust and dirt particles.
A Georgia newspaper series examines artifacts linked to Texas history. The report notes a revolver found in East Texas ruins, an ebony rosary from 1492, a Sam Houston bill, and an Indian tomahawk head. Judge McAlpin of Savannah plans articles on San Antonio’s antique and artistic heritage, plus rapid recent growth.
The item describes a luncheon event at the St Anthony Hotel with twenty nine girls forming a biat venue. Nat urally each visitor sits between two Rotarians and an address on Cables and Cablegram will be given by W B Kendall. W E Herring will speak on the luncheon matter.
A rusted pistol once owned by a notorious East Texas bandit, active after the Civil War, is among recent consignments to a local Alamogordo dealer. The weapon features a single loaded barrel with an exploded capfridge and a broken trigger, described in odd fashion by the seller.
Fifty eight of the Rotary Club’s one hundred fifty members will attend the weekly luncheon on Friday. The event highlights club fellowship and community news as members gather for updates and guest remarks.
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