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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1919
Page
7
In Saturday Evening society pages, Louise Dobbs hosts a formal dinner dance with guests including Miss Reissatlins of New York and Mrs. Walker Ellis of Cutsa USIA. Attendees feature many local names while musical offerings include Chopin, Adler and Glarkey. A lecture series and vocal selections are announced, with plans for an upcoming concert and society meetings noted.
A mass meeting to discuss a proposed minimum wage for women and minors will be held Monday at 8 p.m. in the Main Avenue High School auditorium. The program includes presentations by representatives from women workers, the general public, and garment workers, followed by an open discussion with questions from attendees. The gathering aims to inform and solicit opinions ahead of the upcoming hearings of the Maddux Commission scheduled for December 11.
Organizers from multiple Jewish groups met in San Antonio to establish the War Relief Organization. Officers elected included president EL Stors, vice president I. Prapkiian, treasurer S. Sugarman, and recording secretary KY Enninattoff. Delegates discussed raising funds for relief and distributing aid between venues and national relief committees.
A garbled OCR listing church services, pastors, and class times across numerous congregations. Includes details for First Capital CMukeh and various Baptist, Catholic, and other churches with sermon topics, Sunday schools, meetings, and special events.
A scanned church notices page lists service times at Christian Church on West Fort and other venues, noting Sunday worship and Sunday school, plus midweek gatherings. It cites St. Luke's and St. John’s Episcopal, Church of Christ, and Unitarian listings detailing ministers, sermon topics, and morning and evening services across multiple streets and avenues.
Church notes report elections of officers for the 11th year at the West Baptist Church and list pastors deacons and attendees. A victory rally is planned, with services of thanksgiving and a water rite. notable speakers from nearby churches and presbyteries participate. The text also mentions parish events, consecrations, and a biography of ministers in transition.
A garbled church notices page lists multiple Lutheran and allied congregations with scattered worship times, Sunday school, and evening services. Mentions include Pastor Lammert Helfo, Advent, relation to Evening Prayer, and various meeting times, with sessions noted for Saturdays and midweek gatherings.
An extended church schedule lists revival services, weekly worship, and special events across multiple congregations in Kittitas County. Details include Epworth Lent, Presbyterian, and spiritualist activities, with dates, times, and venues such as Epworth, Lexington Avenue, and Camden Street.
Fragmented report mentions a highway project at Cosefort Comfort Vee WU DB and references planning by officials. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are legible, but notes a weekend timing and an intent to set high policy vows. Further details are unclear due to OCR issues.
A damaged OCR text reports a new business opening by Rishert & Mintgnners at 10% Bakt' E Honeton Street near the bridge. Dr Charles OW and Dr Kontswinter are named associates. James M1 Bat al Eldoy and others are mentioned as serving patrons at the Madison Square area near an aged Presbyterian Church.
A garbled San Antonio Ledger story reports No 1 439 723 winning 200 006 in Paris first drawing. The piece mentions bonds, the Seine, the prefect, and municipal council deliberations about placing funds and a bank involvement.
Congress Republicans push for a fiscal budget reduction plan amid talks on a 4.9 billion deficit for the coming year. Leaders warn deficits could reach around five billion with war costs continuing.
Local rail and shipping notices announce lower freight charges for tin householt goods carried by Shane Crockett and the Storey Wireproof Storage Co. in Cary. The brief ad hints at reduced rates and available storage options, urging merchants to act quickly.
Representatives of American British and French banks in Madrid have formed a committee to protest a government proposal taxing foreign banks operating in Spain. The bill taxes total declared capital and surplus plus profits, and adds a six peseta per capital levy, sparking strong banker opposition.
A list of church services and canvass plans includes Christ Church at 1305 Mc Collough Avenue with Holy Communion at 7:30 and 11: a campaign service at 2 30 p.m. and an Avenue Report. St Johns at Corner Birnet and Cherry offers Holy Communion at 9 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 8 p.m. Luke's on Chupaderas Street lists Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. with Church School at 11 a.m. St Pauls at Grayson and Willow shows 9:30 a.m. Church School, 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Sermon, 8 p.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon. St Philps on Willow Street lists Holy Communion at 12 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 7:30 p.m.
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