Society Scenes of War Era Gatherings and Announcements
A society column describes dining rooms with lace paper decor and volunteer waitresses in primrose overalls. It notes Miss Emily King Cooley’s song The Red Cross, lists social engagements at Kelly Field and various personal visits and weddings, and announces the marriage of Rupert L. Rock and Ruth C. Brackett plus notable entertaining at a Country Club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon
Wet Oyer
Rupert L. Rock
L. B. Rock
Ruth C. Brackett
Seattle
Wash
St. Clement’s Church
el Pass
Lieutenant Rock
Mrs. Rock
San Antonio
Lieutenant Beck
Unclear dialogue sparks focus on local dispute
A fragmentary Star text shows overheard quarrel about food and theft amid tense remarks. The exchange includes insult and improvised accusations as bystanders react with smiles and retorts. The piece preserves chaotic spoken interaction without clear resolution.
Americans urged to adopt French war orphans appeal
Three French children aged eight and younger, father killed in France, seek aid for their widowed mother and grandmother. Mrs L B Clegg in San Antonio coordinates the Fatherless Children of France drive, asking Americans to adopt the family or provide sponsorship. Contact details link to Mine Laparse in Vienne and Mrs L B Clegg at 123 West Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
L. B. Oltegg
San Antonio
France
Jean
René
Leontine
Mine
Laparse
la Gilvotte de Girbay
Par Villedien du Clara
Vienne
L. B. Clegg
West Park Avenue
Children Comfort in Summer Weather
An article advises on keeping children comfortable in heat with lightweight clothing, long sleeves and legs for protection, daily baths, and sun and insect precautions. It notes the perils of heat, the value of early protection, and suggests porches and tubs for regular cleanliness and cooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
Tonge
Tropics
Ft Khady
Community notices and church group announcements
Local church groups in San Antonio reveal meetings and charity drives. The Women's Auxiliary of the Tixat Presbyterian Church hosts a 4:30 pm gathering with knit garments for soldiers and war refugees. Other groups list picnic, education meetings, and social events at Missionary sites, Travis Park, Government Hill, and St. Mary’s venues through the week with volunteer drives and fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tixat Presbyterian Church
Comfort Forwarding Committee
The
Christian Science Church
San Antonio
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
Gunter Building
United States
Allied ‘Coudities
Minsionary Society
Government -Hill Methodist Church
Brackenridge Park
Dress Economy in Seng Land
London readers note the summer heat makes Palm Nead suits scarce and locals shun European styles. The piece contrasts American summer wear with English habits, describing tube and bus crowds, hat habits, and wardrobe quirks, including American imports and household terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Toudon
America
Zeter
Ifansag
Magland
New York
Faithful pigeon carries vital message and dies in frontline
A British corporal uses a pigeon named VW Bird to relay a crucial frontline dispatch. Despite a shrapnel wound to its breast, the carrier persists, delivering the message before dying. The tale underscores pigeons as dependable war couriers and highlights animal sacrifice in conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
British War Museum
Cartier
Mie Uded
Ibebara
The Waitress Coming Back Across The City Hotels
The piece argues the Waldorf revival of women in waitressing marks a reversion to domestic service amid feminist gains. It contrasts modern diners with the old country hotel waitress who combined quiet dignity with vivid personal stories in service roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Tue Waldutt
Omen
Hallas
Uutter Wills
Huff
Wat
New York Star
Board of Andermen
The
Waldorf
Waldorff
Usear
Upstate
Sevice
Newburg
City
Som
Jacques
the Waldorf
Waitresses on the Maine Coast Spark Curiosity and Conversation
A fragment from a Presbyterian Sunday scene describes waitresses at a railway station on the Maine coast. The text reflects travelers and locals, noting interactions and the social dynamics of service workers during a meandering journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Maine
India
Aly
Bosloh
New York
War Vessels Armored With Modern Steel Secrets
A reader describes new battleship armor and design details of a modern fighting slip named Metron Duke. It notes 25 000 tonnage 22 knot speed 12 inch guns and an outer twelve inch armor belt covering hull and cascading below the waterline. The article explains hardened face steel for impact resistance and outlines secretive armor-making processes used in older ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atcel
Sys Avewers
London
Strreta
Éonnin Tower
Th Harvey
Specia
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Red
Red Cross
Mars
Mrs. W
Carlan
Anderson, Ald
West Craig Place
Captain Carlan
J. M. White
Aviation Club
Kelly Field
Harry Robertson
Earl Ayer Hutchins
Roy Tieijel
C. HW
Maranrille
Harry Graham
Vic Cahill
Emmie Giesecke
Yinzel Hutchins
C. K. Danforth
Moline Miller
Fl Paso
Clondcroft
N. M
Margaret
Robinson
Jackses Miller
Cormis Christi
Mirvino
Noland Williams
Willians
Williams
Dallas
B.A. Silvey
Alive
Silvey
Sherman
van Alstyne
Jeesee
VM. Ripley
Mollie Reed Nelson
Talveston
Morgan's Point
Morgan’s Point
Alberta Brook
John M. Steinfeldt
Virginian
QO. A. Stevens
New Orleans
Aipde Stevens
Oberlin
Billeg Oly Charles
Wesler Peacock
Washington, D. C
J. H. Loughborough
Bernice Northam
Los Angeles
Cal
Bya Barkin
Redmond K. Godfrey
Memphis
Chicago
Toledo
Detroit
Martha Tavercost
Waco
Marlin
B. M. Leary
Augusta
Colonel Leary
Cleburne Williamson
Tone White
Williamson
Eugene Nordhaus
Virginia
California
Salvador Madeira
Loving
B. Cleveland
Galt
M. Wood
M. Machine
W. Phelan
Tyler Morse
G. Carter
Arthur W. Secigson
Kathleen Miller
G. B. Humer
F. 1. Anderson
Dickey
Sedgwick
E. A. Mechlin
Mayo
G. G. Ball
Kenyon
Fensch
A. Zerbec
Crawford
Zimmer
Ote
Child
Westfield
Westfield Mfg. Co
Cogar Bicycle Co
Avenue N—Cr
Hex Cycle Co
W. Commerce—Cr
Portage Tire & Cycle Co
Alinmont—Cr
L. H. Pittman
Rogers Bicycle Shop
Ben L. Miller Co
Commerce—Cr
Geo. Potcherrick
E. Houston
Ming
Mise
Elizabeth Birkenmeyer
Wmivols
Lown
Missionary Society of the
Travis Park Methodist Clinch
Noidiy
Bowie Parent-Teacher Association
Air
James Hopper
Trisdiy
Nautilis Study Cluj
O. M. Kilzhugh
I. N. Devine
Tsubetti
J. D. Ashley
Ehairmat
Seri
Catholic Worden's Association
Drougit
Bia Autonio Musical Club
Walter DP
Roinberg
City Wed
Bible
Frank Fogelson
St. Anthony's. Court
Isabela
St. Mary's Ditorium
Hotor
Mlorence Spellessey
Grace Spellessey
Tuilin Spellessey
Celéstine O'Neil
Augusti Rowley
Loraine Mille
Chih
Geetruda Mheltier
Elth
Ney Pee
the Musieins’ Union No. 25
Met. Walker
Delaware Street
Travis
Wwlewild
Owith
Brackenridge Dirk
River Avetutte
Mra. Th J
Core
Mire 1
Y. Smith
Ates
Gore
Columbus
Sengland
Youngburhind
Rether
Mra
Younghand
Harpens Magazine
Vital
British Museum
Phey
Cotfulet
Business
East
Houston Street
J . Hertzberg
Halli
Tiffany
Hertzberg's Corner
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