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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1912

Page

8

Women’s Clubs Travis Park Missionary officers named

The Travis Park Missionary society announces its coming year officers led by President Mrs. C. C. Straughan and vice presidents Mrs. H. L. Cunningham Mrs. C. F. Ketter Mrs. W. E. Smith and Mrs. Phillip Blank along with recording secretary Mrs. W. E. Ferguson and corresponding secretary Mrs. W. F. Gohlke.

Travis Park Missionary Society C. C. Straughan H. L. Cunningham C. F. Ketter W. E. Smith Phillip Blank W. E. Ferguson W. F. Gohlke

Local church officers listed for mission chapter

The secretary Mrs W A King for eign treasurer Mrs James Crider connectional treasurer Mrs G B Gouger local treasurer Mrs Sam Grayson and superintendent Mrs William Ill are named along with agent of Missionary Voice Mrs F M Dustan.

Ing W. A. King James Crider G. B. Gouger Sam Grayson William Ill Missionary Voice F. M. Dustan

Swindler Couple Celebrates Tenth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank Swindler marked their tenth anniversary with an elaborate dinner and floral decor. Peter Hoefgen hosted as master of ceremonies and toastmaster, introducing Rev Father Antoine OMI who gave an address. Toasts were offered by several guests and a Mexican orchestra provided music. A large gathering attended and many gifts were presented.

Frank Swindler Peter Hoefgen Father Antoine, O. M. IL Fred Hummert Anton Gloeckner G. A. Lowther Thomas Tengg W. S. Morgan Max Baetz G. F. Wooten

Gimbel Delicatessen Ad on Crockett Street Menu Offerings

The Gimbel Delicatessen advertises fine roast meats including turkey chicken and duck with imported and domestic cheese and sausage. It offers lunches sandwiches and refreshments and is located on Crockett Street opposite the Grand Opera House.

Gimbel Delicatessen Crockett Street Grand Opera House

Marriage of Eugene Straus and Miss Ethel Pfeiffer

Social calendar notes a marriage in the evening at the St Anthony hotel. Mrs Henry Men hosts from 4 to 6 in honor of Miss Jean Dearing Aubrey. Mr and Mrs Edwin H Witte entertain the bride and party at 8 p m. Mrs W S Conness hosts a Wednesday Auction Bridge club at home.

Eugene Straus Ethel Pfeiffer St. Anthony Hotel Henry Men Jean Dearing Aubrey Edwin H. Witte Ethel Mae Schwartz Nell Pryor Miss Pryor Estelle Schwartz J. A. Pryor Robert Belden Brooks Hugh Stone Lee R. Gardener

Christmas season social notes from the Hicks to Cotillion plans

Miss Clara Hicks will arrive Friday night from Milford College to spend the holidays with her parents the Hicks. The Girls Cotillion club holds its annual cotillion January 23 at the St. Anthony hotel led by Miss Eleanor Herff. Numerous parties and gatherings fill the holiday schedule with details of hostesses, decorations, and guests across Fort Sam Houston and surrounding areas.

Clara Hicks Milford College F. M. Hicks St. Anthony Hotel Eleanor Herff

Entertains Card Club At Mrs Klar House

Mrs R W Klar hosted the T M C Five Hundred club yesterday afternoon. The rooms were decorated with cut flowers and ferns and light refreshments were served after the games. Prizes went to Mesdames Fred Sommers and Joseph Stahn. The next meeting will be at Miss Hazel Wright 238 Post avenue Army Terrace.

Entertains R. W. Klar T. M. C. Five Hundred Fred Sommers Joseph Stahn Hazel Wright Post Avenue Army Terrace

Salvation Army Plans Christmas Baskets and Gift Night

The Salvation Army will replace a Christmas dinner with baskets for needy families and host a Christmas tree at 715 East Houston Street. Donors include A H Jones Evelyn Chamberlin City National Bank Joske Bros Lockwood National Bank State Bank & Trust Price Bookers Deckman Coffee. needs remain for butter chickens pies bread and vegetables.

Salvation Army Salvation Army Hall East Houston Street A. H. Jones Evelyn Chamberlin City National Bank Joske Bros Lockwood National Bank State Bank & Trust Company Brown Cracker Company Price-Booker Company Deckman Coffee Company Adjutant Goblenz Army

Wool Suit Clearance at Half Price in All Stock

Marked half price on every wool suit in stock with no exceptions as storewide clearance. Women and girls styles and colors available, with prices like 59.00 to 89.00 reduced to 29.50 to 44.50 and up to 47.50. Hurry to shop today.

Special Attention to Fine French Imported Suits

Washer Bros. Co notes a half price sale featuring fine suits and three piece costumes direct copies and imported models by famous French makers. The wares are described as beautiful beyond anything San Antonio has seen this year and worth viewing.

San Antonio

Mass Dismissal Planned for Texas Felony Docket

Judge Anderson ordered a wholesale dismissal of nearly 600 felony cases from the Thirty-seventh district criminal court to clear the docket for Clint G. Brown. Many cases lack live witnesses or defendants, with some dating back twenty years, while others have no arrests or indictments ever acted upon, leaving few chances for conviction.

Texas Thirty-seventh District Criminal Court Anderson Clint G. Brown

New Uniforms for Gunter Hotel Staff Draw Attention

Gunter hotel staff including bell hops valets doormen and pages appeared in new dark brown uniforms with black velvet trimmings. Hops hold their heads high in rakish caps while pages show gold braid like drum majors and the employer name printed in gold on the caps.

Gunter

Bear and cubs cause stir on Shore Drive in Mobile

A 400 pound bear with two cubs wandered along Shore Drive near Mississippi City yesterday, alarming residents. The section foreman dispatched the male bear and the cubs were captured, marking a rare intrusion from the Mississippi swamps into civiliz'd areas.

Mobile Ala Mississippi City Mississippi

Changes in Sap Schedule Announced by Rail Official

George Lupton announces changes to Sap schedule starting next Sunday. The 8:30 a.m. southbound to Corpus Christi and Houston will depart at 8:55. The Davy Crockett departure shifts to 9:15 p.m. with a new tourist sleeper service to Corpus Christi, Aransas Pass and Rockport. Standard sleepers continue to connect with Brownsville trains.

Sap George Lupton Road Corpus Christie Houston Davy Crockett Vy Crockett Corpus Christi Arafisas Pass Rockport Nill Brownsville

Married life the third year in a New York tenement

Warren and Helen visit the home of Warren's college friend Winthrop and his wife in Washington Heights. They find a cramped, tasteless flat and a fragile family struggling financially. They suspect Winthrop's infidelity as they glimpse him with a younger woman at the subway. Helen reflects on betrayed wives and the loyalty of her own husband.

Warren Helen Winthrop Washington Heights Mrs. Winthrop Mr. Curtis Philadelphia Winthrops Florence Alice Mr. Winthrop Jove Oly Atlantic City W. F. Lawrence Ethel

A Smooth White Skin That Defies Weather

An advertisement promotes mercorized wax to smooth and whiten skin and protect against cold winds. It claims one ounce can transform a blotchy or discolored complexion in under a fortnight, with nightly application and morning washing. It also promises a facial lotion to erase wrinkles using saxo lite and hazel.

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