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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1915
Page
5
Christmas observances filled churches from last Sunday through the week with services, processions, and carols. Statements note a medieval church rite, candlelight and special music, with St Mary’s and Catholic churches planning further events including a Christmas mete and Sunday morning services.
A garbled OCR passage discusses coughs and remedies, currency losses, and trade routes. It mentions Poles Honey and various damaged place names, with references to a person named Petry and a movie, and hints at carpentry or diving gear and a remaining figure of 72.
An OCR fragment outlines December Christmas observances in multiple churches. It notes parish events, worship services, Christmastide programs, a Christmas tree lighting, Sunday school alternations, musical offerings, and community gatherings across Grace Evangelical Lutheran, Presbyterian, Episcopal, and other congregations with details on dates, times, and participants.
Bescon Hily Baptist holds a social at 72a Friday eve to unite members and discuss plans for the new year. A program of music, evensong, and fellowship follows. A dinner is planned at the Menger Hotel. The event honors outgoing and incoming church council members and the confirmation class. The First Presbyterian Church to host evangelistic meetings starting January 2 with two services daily and a large chorus led by Frank Ean Wright. The Young People's League of First Presbyterian will serve at the county poor farm Sunday and aid elderly residents.
A Christmas party at the YWCA featured a hidden gift tree game, Belle Graves leading the program with Why the Chimes Rang, carols in the auditorium, candlelight decor, and a noon home-style Christmas dinner for resident girls. A separate notice invites bids for a surgical pavilion at Fort Sam Houston with specifications and deadlines.
A jumble of church announcements lists services, prayers, and holiday programs across multiple parishes. It notes rectorial duties, morning and evening worship, holy communion times, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day observances, and special sermons led by various clergy.
A scanned item notes Wolfson distributed checks totaling about 13 0 to ten charitable organizations. Names include St Josephs Crtins Home Salvation Army and various Christian and orphanage groups. The piece cites contributions and the charities receiving funds from a broad donor drive.
Michael A Curran 78 year old stationary firefighter native of Scotland died at 10 Friday morning at 1098 Paso Honda Street San Angelo after nine years in the city. He is survived by widow Rawa Corran a son and a daughter. Funeral at 3 Saturday and prayers at St Marys. Jacob Vollmer Sr 78 died at home 1111 South Gevers Street Friday morning after living in San Antonio since youth. Survived by eight children and ten grandchildren. Funeral at 3:30 Sunday and services at St Gerard Church at 4. Burial at Holy Cross.
The article notes two viewings on a naval procurement in Washington to assess Wasp height before committees. It discusses Navy Department recommendations for a cost of 31.5 million pounds and a dock problem at a lig have pins, reflecting funding and supply concerns.
Reported remedy claims home treatment for piles using a novel absorption technique. The article parrots medical jargon and mixed terms, offering few verifiable specifics and unclear results. Readers are advised to seek professional medical advice for accurate diagnosis and safe therapies.
A garbled notice reports a sports tourney delay with scattered names and fragmented phrases. It mentions dates, venues, and potential alternatives while jumbling several proper nouns and event details, yielding an unclear update.
A fragmented account details a wedding for Col. John Coleman Jonin and events around a local Grand Army gathering. It mentions attendees, the ceremony, reception, speeches, and a focus on veterans, with era decor and civic notes.
A fragmented society listing mentions numerous individuals including Thib Cherins, Leonih Sant sci Mia Mary Pouline Wardray cud Murtilade, Margaretha aw Teale, and Morse bitet belie Bare 5 Wavionda. The text references various people and places in a high society context with unclear event details.
The Mo Ny Seepman hosted a holiday banquet with many members in festive dress. A procession of members in robes carried sparklers and gifts while members and guests, including Miss Wayne Shiner and others, enjoyed supper, songs, and dances in a large ballroom.
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