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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1916

Page

3

Red White and Blue Dinner on the St Anthony Roof

Society notes a social calendar item about a dinner event on the St Anthony roof with patriotic theme colors red white and blue.

St. Anthony Roof

Home Cure Claim for Piles by Absorption Method

Advertisement offers a home cure for piles with a new absorption treatment. Readers are asked to mail their address for instructions and free trial samples with local references, claiming immediate relief and speedy cures. Pars. M. Summers, Box P, Notre Dame appears as the contact.

M. Summers Notre Dame

Women and Young Men's Christian Associations Leaders Named

Mesdames Seth Barton French of New York Alice McKay Kelly Floyd McGown Marin B Fenwick Ed Richardson Mrs Wyrick D L Rogers field secretary L A Coulter state secretary H W Chaffee general secretary Camp Wilson and R D Messner office secretary of the army Young Men's Christian Association listed as leaders and officials.

Women's and Young Men's Christian Associations Mesdames Seth Barton French New York Alice McKay Kelly Floyd McGown Marin B. Fenwick Ed Richardson Wyrick D. L. Rogers Army Department Young Men's Christian Association L. A. Coulter H. W. Chaffee Camp Wilson R. D. Messner Army Young Men's Christian Association

Amusements The Unicorn at Princess Theater draws crowds

In San Antonio the five reel drama The Unicorn produced by George Eliot Jr. plays at the Princess Theater. Owing to unprecedented demand the standing room only sign is repeatedly used as many cannot obtain seats. The birth control subject is treated without offense and has the endorsement of local women’s clubs. The piece has been well acted and photographed and previously found success in New York. A last opportunity to see it remains Saturday afternoon and night.

Princess Theater George Eliot Jr San Antonio New York

Billie Burke Draws Crowd in Gloria's Romance Chapter

Billie Burke stars in Gloria's Romance Chapter 12 at the Grandi Opera House with Henry Kolker. The 3000 plus fans call it a personal triumph praised for cast, Palm Beach scenery, and camera work. The program includes The Weaker Strain drama, and Bud Fisher cartoon The Red Cross.

Billie Burke Star Supreme Gloria Grandi Opera House Billie Henry Kolker Palm Beach Matt and Jeff Bud Fisher

Cabrito today Mexican Inn ad at 126 E Crockett

An advertisement notes Cabrito today at the Mexican Inn located at 126 East Crockett and also mentions guns ammunition and sporting goods. Portage Tire Co at 221 South Alamo Street runs an advertisement.

E. Crockett Portage Tire Co

Temperance Sunday Program At Denver Heights Church

World Temperance Sunday observance at Denver Heights Methodist Episcopal Church features a morning program at 11 with songs readings papers and lectures by students and local speakers including Rev J W Rowland Miss Rosa Cook Miss Ruth Brown Miss Nettie Hucker Professor Cook and Mr Backus focusing on prohibition topics and church prayers.

Denver Heights Methodist Episcopal Church J. W. Rowland Rosa Cook Ruth Brown Nettie Hucker Mr. Bowers Ester Hastings Dixie Professor Cook

Church Services Listed Across City for Sunday

Multiple Baptist churches across the city announce Sunday programs led by pastors including Dr. J. Porter and W. W. Lee. Bible school at 9:30 to 10 a.m., morning sermons at 11 a.m., and evening services, with midweek prayer meetings and Youth groups noted at various locations.

Bible Students Gather for Sunday Services in San Antonio

The San Antonio class of the Associated Bible Students meets at Modern Woodman hall 117 North Plores street for three services Sunday. A. G. Eckols delivers a 3 p.m. lecture titled The Reign of Christ, and Why. Bible study follows at 4 15 p.m. with a symposium and a prayer meeting planned for Tuesday.

San Antonio Associated Bible Students Woodman Hall North Plores Street A. G. Eckols Christ

Catholic church schedule and services posted

A dense listing of masses and devotions for St. Marys Church St Marys Street San Fernando Cathedral and Church of Our Lady of Sorrows with times for Sunday and weekday masses special services catechism devotions and scheduled meetings including St Vincent de Paul San Fernando Society and cemetery association events. Specific times range from early morning to evening with Spanish and English sermons noted.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary's Street Houston Street J. H. Quinn O.M.L Ladies Sodality St. Anthony San Fernando Cathedral A. Hesa C.M.F St. Vincent de Paul Society San Fernando Society San Fernando Cemetery Association Church of Our Lady of Sorrows Broad and Jones Avenues Eugene Sugranes C.M.F. At & O'Clock

Spiritual Healing Services At First Church Scientist

First Church of Christ Scientist on Fifth Street and Avenue D holds Sunday service at 11 A M with subject Spirit. Evening service suspended until September 3. Sunday school at 9 30 A M and testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 P M.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Fifth Street Avenue D

Central Christian Church Sunday services noted

Central Christian Church schedules Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 40 a m and preaching at 11 o'clock by Rev Harry Leonard on the sermon God s Deathiers Love.

Central Christian Church Harry Leonard

Church of Christ Services and Meetings Updated

The Church of Christ at 432 South Flores Street announces regular services and Bible study with Brother Luther A. Lawdon preaching mornings and evenings. Brother G. M. Rauel of Fayette City Pa begins a ten day meeting Monday night. Denver Heights Church of Christ at 401 Porter Street lists Sunday school at 10 a m and sermons at 11 a m and 2 p m by G. M. Rance of Sabinal with a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 p m.

Church of Christ South Flores Street Luther A. Lawdon G. M. Rauel Fayette City Denver Heights Church

Power of Death sermon at Central Congregational Church

Central Congregational Church and Youngs Men's Christian Association announce Sunday services at Avenue L and Third Street. Pastor C. A. Riley leads Sunday school at 10 a m and a sermon at 11 a m titled The Power of Death How Does the Death of Jesus Save the World.

Central Congregational Church Youngs Men's Christian Association Avenue L Third Street C. A. Riley Jesus

Episcopal Churches Plan

Local Episcopal churches list services for Seventh Sunday after Trinity. St Mark's Travis Park Rev H L Jewett Williams and Rev Harvey Officer lead communion and sermons. St Paul's Government Hill Rev Frederick C Price Jr and Officer among visiting clergy. St John's Cherry Burnet hosts corporate youth communion. St Luke's Chupaderas and West Houston with morning and evening services. Christ Church Laurel Heights led by Bishop Capers and Rev John Ridout observe 7:30 a m Holy Communion with sermon. Evening services canceled to join Post Chapel services.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Travis Park H. L. Jewett Williams Harvey Officer St. John's Episcopal Church Cherry and Burnet Streets R. Y. Barber O.H.C Post St. Luke's Episcopal Church Chupaderas West Houston Streets J. W. Woessner Christ Church Laurel Heights W. T. Capers D.D John Ridout

Lutheran Church Calendar and Services Schedule

Lutheran churches list pastors and service times for two parishes St Pauls and St Johns. It notes Sunday schools at 9 30 a m. morning services at 10 30 and 11 o clock with German language offerings. Also notices debt committee meeting August 8 p m and Luther Lane senior department August 11 at 8 p m.

Local Methodist Church Schedules Across City Parishes

The list details Sunday schools sermons and leagu es across multiple San Antonio churches including East End Denver Heights McKinley Avenue West End Prospect Hill San Marcos Street German Methodist Los Angeles Heights Palm Heights Alamo and Laurel Heights with pastors Renifro Rentfro Rowland Hartsfield May Ratliff Coop er Ansley and others. services include 9:30 to 11:30 a m sermons Epworth League and prayer meetings alongside special programs and choir duets.

Alamo Heights Broadway Denver Heights Porter Palmetto Streets J. W. Rowland Senior League McKinley Avenue Methodist Church McKinley Avenue South Presa Streets Gaston Hartsfield T. W. Moore W. T. Hamner Prospect Hill Buena Vista Cibolo Cornelius Vugsley Epworth San Marcos Street German Methodist Church D. G. Hardt H. F. Vornenbaum Epworth League Los Angeles Heights J. D. May Palm Heights Alamo Lowerth League Laurel Heights

Trinity Methodist Church Services Announced

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church on Avenue C and Pecan Street lists morning sermon by Evangelist P. G. Cross on the topic Religion and Measles. Evening sermon by Pastor Harry Leonard. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Epworth League gathering at 7 p.m.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Avenue C Pecan Street Harry ©. Leonard P. G. Cross Epworth League

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Schedule Summary

A long list of Presbyterian churches with pastors and service times. Includes First Presbyterian on Avenue D and Fourth Street with 9:30 am Sunday school and 11 am worship, Pine Street Presbyterian with 11 am and 8:15 pm services, and Utica, First United, Alamo Heights, Denver Boulevard, Harlandale, West End, Westminster pages detailing Sunday schools, morning sermons, evening messages, and midweek prayer meetings.

First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Arthur Gray Jones Pine Street Westminster League Utica Presbyterian West Foplar Jackson Streets Thomas F. Gallaher Harvey L. Ross Linares Mexico Young People’s Society First United Presbyterian Ogden Locust Streets C. E. McStravick Alamo Heights United Christian Endeavor Manse W. C. Kunze Harlandale Presbyterian South Florescar West End Presbyterian Church Young People's Meeting

Wesley Bible Class Federation Meets at Travis Park Church

The Wesley Bible Class Federation plans its regular meeting Friday evening August 11 at Travis Park Methodist Church. A general reorganization and business will be transacted with representatives urged from all Methodist Bible classes and leadership urged to attend for fall Sunday school growth planning. Rev. Harvey Officer preaches at St Pauls Episcopal Church Sunday morning.

Wesley Bible Class Federation Travis Park Methodist Church

Ten Days Meeting At Church Of Christ In San Antonio

Rev G M Ravel of Layette City Pa begins a ten days meeting Monday at the Church of Christ 3432 South Flores street with daily 7:30 p m services. All invited. No services Sunday evening at St Marks or St Johns Episcopal Churches. their congregations will attend the post chapel service. Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church debt committee meets Tuesday August 8 at 8 p m and Luther League senior department meets Friday August 11 at 8 p m. Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church services moved to the Smith school pavilion during repairs.

First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets J. Porter Porter Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays Streets W. W. Lee Pegues Memorial Denver Boulevard St. Anthony Avenue L. R. Byrd Sunbeam Riverside Park Baptist Church J. M. Carroll Ladies’ Aid Hillcrest South Flores Elsie Streets B. A. Owen J. H. Crogier Woman's Sion Beacon Hill Baptist Church Grant Avenue Ashby Place T. ©. Long Eunice Wade Grave English Evangelical Lutheran Church Avenue E Fifth Street Paul F. Hein Church Debt Committee Luther Lane St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod South Presa Roseborough Rev. G. Falsken St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church East Nueva A. L. Wolff B. G. Strick G. M. Ravel Layette City Church of Christ South Flores Street St. Mark's Episcopal Church St. John's Episcopal Church Post Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church Luther League Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church Smith School Virginia Boulevard Gevers Street Menger San Antonio Elizabeth Walde Telephone Crockett The Menger the Menger

Evangelical and Friedens Churches Announce Services

Evangelical First Church schedules Sabbath school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 with sermon God s Method of Financing His Kingdom. Evening young people at 7 30 and 8 o clock sermon What Is a Christian. Young people's prayer at 6 Tuesday, congregational prayer Wednesday at 8. Friedens Church lists Sunday school 9 15 service 10 30 young people 7 English service 8 30 with teachers meeting Tuesday 7. Pastor I S Enn and Julius Reichert lead.

First Evangelical Church Burnet Chestnut Streets Enn Evangelical Friedens Church Main Avenue Elmira Street Julius Reichert Young People’s Society P. m

Rev O T Cooper Returns From Port O Connor

Rev O T Cooper pastor of Laurel Heights Methodist Church returns from Port O Connor where he has filled engagements on the Texas Methodist assembly program. He was elected president of the Texas Sunday school conference of the M E Church South at the business session Friday morning. He will be in his place at Laurel Heights church both hours Sunday.

O. T. Cooper Laurel Heights Methodist Church Port O'Connor Texas Methodist Assembly Cooper Texas M. E. Church South Laurel Heights

Summer Bible School for Business Girls Held by YWCA

An eight week summer Bible course for business girls is conducted in the YWCA root garden on Tuesdays from 7 to 7 45 p m. All business girls invited regardless of membership, with a picnic supper at 6 45 p m served by the religious work committee. Mrs E D Love teaches the Parables of Jesus.

Business Young Woman's Christian Association Jesus E. D. Love

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