Delta Gamma Tays and social gatherings noted in society page
Tuesday night events include Delta Gamma Tays meeting at Sam Kaufman's home and Lewis Kayton hosting Troop C of Boy Scouts at the Grand to view The Fall of a Nation. Laura Virginia Adams hosts a dinner for guest Hester Foster of Waco. Wednesday features a Belcourt luncheon at Wolff & Marx's for Margaret Lofton of Fort Worth and Annabelle Dilworth of Gonzales, plus Ladies Aid at Prospect Hill Christian Church at 2 pm.
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Delta Gamma Tays
Sam Kaufman
Lewis Kayton
Troop C
Boy Scouts of America
Dorothy Mooney
Ladies’ Aid Society
Prospect Hill Christian Church
Tabernacle
West Travis Street
Social News Note Packed with Parties and Travel
Miss Elizabeth Bynum hosted a dancing and water elow party on the club roof with Hester Foster of Waco as guest of honor. Numerous attendees included Hester Foster Laura Adams Josephine Bell Verna Raby Grace McLannahan Emily Bynum Thelma Neal Elizabeth Armour Thelma Bennett Reed Brown and many others. Rowena Nye returned from Corpus Christi while others plan moves to Dallas Denton Kerrville and Bay City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bynum
Hester Foster
Waco
Hester Fost
Laura Virginia Adams
Josehine Bell
Verna Raby
Grace Mclannahan
Emily Bynum
Thelma Neal
Elizabeth Armour
Thelma Bennett
Reed Brown
John Shook
Burns Wagner
Girard Golin
Earl McGoldrick
Aubrey Schold
William King
Wayne Parks
Leslie Neal
Ted McIlhenny
Sam C. Bell
Sterling Price Adams
S. B. Bynum
R. &. Bynum
A. Grom Announces Daughter Pauline Engagement
A. Grom announces the engagement of his daughter Pauline to Jesse C. Ker. The couple plans to marry on December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Grom
Pauline
Jesse C. Ker
Turkish Women Exhibit Paintings in Constantinople
In Constantinople a large display shows about two hundred works by pupils of the Imperial Lyceum Club. Turkish painters are featured with many pieces by women. Critics praise the Occidental influence, and the jury led by the grand vizier awards medallions for future exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Constantinople
Turkey
Imperial Lyceum Club
Labor Day Parade Traffic Suspended for Route Safety
Police and Fire Commissioner Robert F Uhr with Mayor Brown approve Labor Day parade traffic shutdown on Monday September 4 to keep streets clear for a faster smoother march. All vehicles jitneys and street cars halted along the parade route to prevent accidents while crowds view the event and prizes are offered for best union apparel and uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police and Fire
Robert F. Uhr
Brown
C. W. Martin
Semi metallic floor material to be used at Robert B Green hospital
California prepared semi metallic flooring material tested by California company H N Jones Construction and Aaron Pancoast will be used for two hospital floors. Delayed by German supply issues, two carloads arrived in San Antonio this week and a California factory expert will supervise installation with two workers. The material dissolves in water, hardens within a week, and offers a tile like surface at about one fourth the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Robert B. Green Hospital
Germany
H. N. Jones Construction Company
Aaron Pancoast
San Antonos
Charles X. Gutzeit
Notable Visitors Stay Across City Hotels
A list of guests and visitors includes J. T. Wilson and George E. Mayerott of Dallas and Fort Worth respectively stopping at the Gunter while J. J. Rodriguez of Laredo, Dr. John W. Burns of Cuero, and L. B. Ranny of Dallas register at the Menger or stay at the St. Anthony. Other guests include Charles E. Coon of New York, C. W. McKibben of Houston, J. J. Sexton of Center Point, W. A. Holt of Waco, O. V. Steele of the M. and T. railroad, and Roy Northcraft, a freight agent for M. and G. railroad. Additional visitors are Birming ham native S. Hale, and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Rupp with Miss Alverda Rupp of Philadelphia at the St. Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Wilson
Dallas
Gunter
Ming Edna J. Moore
Lianois
St. Anthony
J. J. Rodriguez
Laredo
Menger
George E. Mayerott
Fort Worth
John W. Burns
Cuero
St.Anthony
L. B. Ranny
W. R. Ross
F. E. Bedlow
Charles E. Coon
New York
C. W. McKibben
Houston
J. J. Sexton
Center Point
J. H. Harshaw
Denison
W. A. Holt and Son
Waco
Gunter. Co
F. C. Rupp
Alverda Rupp
Philadelppa
Ships repaired quickly after damage in war yards
London report quotes The Times naval expert saying German fleet repairs show ships can be repaired quickly after serious damage if yards are available. He notes the recent North Sea sortie came after May 31 damage and cites British and German shipyards as key resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
North Sea
Moulton and Leslie Are Wed at St Marys Church
Edith Catherine Leslie of San Antonio and A Hamil Moulton of Dallas were married early Tuesday at St Marys Catholic Church by Father Antoine. A wedding breakfast followed at the Menger hotel and the couple planned a coast trip before settling in Dallas after September 1. Moulton serves as state manager for Hobart Manufacturing Co of Troy Ohio.
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Moulton-Leslie
Mites
Edith Catherine Leslie
West Mistletoe Avenue
San Antonio
A. Hamil Moulton
Dallas
St. Mary’s ‘Catholic Church
Father Antoine
Menger Hotel
Enormous U.S. stamp sales surpass historic marks
The United States has issued about 172 billion postage stamps since 1847. By 1882 production exceeded one billion yearly and by 1914 reached eleven billion. In the previous year ordinary stamps numbered 11,226,386,415 with stamped envelopes and wrappers at 1,793,764,296.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
New York
German Navy Abolishes Full Dress Uniforms
Kiel reports the Kaiser issued an order ending the full dress uniform for German naval officers. Officers will no longer display gold collar embroidery or two pointed hats, reducing the gala appearance and signaling a shift toward economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kiel
Traveling man complains about distant station in southern city
A wandering man in a southern city laments a far from town station as a negro boy nearby shrugs and says he does not know why the station is placed away from the business area, implying railroad influence.
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Chicago
Army announces officer resignations and assignments
The issue lists resignations for Second Lieutenants Lone A Conser Marvin L Stanton and First Lieutenant Phil R Wilkinson along with promotions and detachments. It notes Selby H Frank and Basil D Edwards in ordnance and infantry roles, Thomas F Ryan retained, and George Young granted leave. It cites a wartime song study and a humorous exchange about landladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby H. Frank
Coast Artillery
Ordnance Department
Lone A. Conser
Montana National Guard
S. Newton Davies
New Jersey National Guard
Marvin L. Stanton
Michigan National Guard
Phil R. Wilkinson
Iowa National Guard
Thomas F. Ryan
Thirteenth Cavalry
George 8. Young
Infantry
Clifford J. Matthews
Sixteenth Infantry
Basil D. Edwards
West Point
Earl C. Carnahan
Twentyelant Infantry
War Songs and the Power of Civil War Ballads
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Luther O. Emerson writer of We Are Coming Father Abraham inspired Lincoln’s call for volunteers. Civil War songs boosted Union morale, rivaled Uncle Tom's Cabin in impact, and shaped wartime sentiment with catchy tunes that outlived the conflicts.
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Boston
Luther O. Emerson
Philadelphia Inquirer
Father Abraham
Lincoln
John Brown
Johnny
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Rowena Nye
Corpus Christi
Marguerite Coleman
Charles G. Starr
Second Infantry
Maine National Guard
Mrs. E. M. Hight
Edward W. Oeffinger
Walton D. Hood
Lulu Eisenhower
New York City
Gus Zalmanzig
Fred
James Murray
Byron Gibbs
Kathleen Johnson
Baylor University
Lucile Morris
Bees
Denton
The
College of Industrial Arts
Mrs. Ford Dix
Dorothy Dix
Harlandale Dramatic Club
Harlandale
Margaret Garvey
Corinne Adams
Hazel Adams
Dorothy Breamer
Gladys Adams
Harold Rossi
Ralph Rossi
J. J. Kelly
Smith
M. J. Garvey
William Garvey
A. G. Roemer
Stella Arnold
Fay Smith
Maude Smith
Edwina
Helen Irvin
Red Cross
Elizabeth Ripley
Margaret Mueller
Rose Burnett
Edwina Lovelady
Eileen Houston
Emma Burnett
Doris Jones
Olive Martindale
Lucile Taylor
Annie Rose Scott
Charmion de Lallier
Mary Hayman
Kerrville
Verna Aiby
Girard @alpin
Travis Club
Mniority
Mildred Nixon
Chi- Be
Gouraud’s
Oriental Dream Tt
T. Hopkins & Son
Emil Blum CO
East
Houston Street
Point de Paris
Ecru
Uhr
Hertzberg
Houston and St. Mary's Sts
Jutland
U.S
Tipperary
Tin
G. A. Duerler Mfg. CO
Pabst Engraving
Texas
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