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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1917

Page

7

Kelly Field Growth Rapid As Army Center

Kelly Field shows continued rapid growth with 21 781 men and 55 officers plus 169 cadets awaiting commissions. 8 500 more are expected within 36 hours, making it a leading aviation center as it expands facilities, barracks, and bath houses while recruiting from National Army units.

Kelly Field United States Kelly Signal Corps Ser An Southern Department National Army Division Travis Thin United Troy Mip Hein Bolly Weld Otter Ant Lranett National Army Eld Econsestiun Kelly No. 1 Wade Meld Ce Curps Washington i WG. Bdrar Cote Chitty Quartermaster's Department Chitty Werk Dusy W. J. Hiserswood Atrea Lch Medient Corps Frio

Drainage Ditch Extends Miles to Ease Mosquitoes

The camp notes that mosquitoes are diminishing as a six foot deep drainage ditch is dug along the creek bed. The trench now runs for miles, draining the wet area around the camp and reducing standing water where mosquitoes breed.

Widow Catherine Coulter Dies Unexpectedly at Home

Catherine Coulter widow, 40, died suddenly at 905 South Nueva Street Wednesday evening. She had cared for several months after her husband’s death and was alone when found by her daughter Suzy Catherine returning from school. Survived by daughter Mary Gatherie son Charles three, stepdaughter Lucy Rochester Minnesota, stepson Livi Robert Coulter stationed at Camp Travis, five brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company, likely sent to suit.

Army Officers Reassigned and Inspected at Fort Sam Houston

The notice lists Lieut. Cat. Clarence N. Jones Capt Walter and others assigned to boards at Fork 1 Oklahoma and Fort Sam Houston to assess officer fitness. It records temporary duties, transfers from Camp Travis and San Antonio areas, aviation training in Austin, and health and welfare inspections linked to military camps and exchanges.

Clarence N. Jones Walter Cuyler J. Clark South Field Artillery Fork Oke G. P. Furner Veterirated Corps Avashington D.C Travis Tie Vurface

Obituary notices from local San Antonio area deaths

The funeral for Brown 96, of 1100 Lalevian Avenue, was held Wednesday at 2 o'clock at Zinth Undertaking. Rev C Long of Beacon Hill Baptist Church conducted the service. Also noted are bereaved families and funeral arrangements for Saunt trash ’atk, Mae McClelland, and various relatives. Surviving relatives listed include Seattle and Portland connections. Burial at City Cemetery No. 1.

Brown Lalevian Avenue Zinth Undertaking Company C. Long Beacon Ll Yerviers Mae McClelland Mie McClelland Oval Sunitarium San Antonio Herenaus Seattle Watshy Jet Homer Sam Hlaglings Portland Ore The Waters Undertaking Company Gurdai City Cemetery No. 1

Family links noted in Texas obituaries and services

The obituary fragment lists Frank Peeuffer of Cuba and relatives including Mrs EE Ripley and Mrs Twttie Peeuffer of San Antonio, Mrs George Hervey of Pennsylvania, Capt C I K Gravis of San Antonio, and Mrs Laura DeCamera of Laredo, with several grandchildren. The body was sent to New Braunfels by Hagy undertaking for burial in the Gamal Cemetery, with references to local funeral and motor equipment firms.

Frank Peeuffer Cuba Ripley Mise Twttie Peuffer San Antonio Ceorge Hervey Pennsylvania C. 1K. Gravis Laura DeCamera Laredo New Lrauntels Hagy Undertaking Company Gamal

Woodman Perjury Case Dismissed by Judge in Travia County

In Travia County, on motion by District Attorney EB, Judge James Imiftin dismissed the perjury cases against C W Woodman, former Indent commissioner. The motion paralleled similar dismissals in related matters with a letter from Percy o Dantell, notary public, stating he had not sworn Vendavin 4 to the travel expense accounts. This marks the final chapter in the Woodman/stule cases.

Camp Bowie receives substantial relief from Red Cross

The San Antonio Red Cross chapter sent a varied shipment to Camp Bowie including 103 Leon sweaters 102 rocks 6 asglidietta kits 60 amuifleys 6 skull caps 18 helmets and 4 convalescent gowns. The chapter is anxious to do its best in aiding the camp’s needs.

Camp Bowie San Antonio

Sweater Knitters Searched After Clothing Shortage

A fragment notes Dart relief efforts listing clothed boys and a call for knitters to aid the smitting department. One submitted article questioned describes a sixteen inch sweater with rest of text unclear. Officials reference efforts to produce nets, chest protectors, and related items amid confusion.

Dart Smitting Department

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