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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1918

Page

6

Social Calendar Highlights and Society Guests

The society calendar lists events from January including a St Anthony reception by General and Mrs de Rosey Cabell for Miss Otis of California, A and M College dinner at the Gunter, and a Country Club dinner dance. Synagogue juniors meet at Miss Lillie Alterman's Goliad Street home. The San Antonio branch of the Southern Association of College Women hosts a luncheon at the Menger Hotel with a business meeting to follow. Yamessee sigmas host a luncheon at Wolff & Marx, with toasts to honorees and alumnae. Guests include Dorothy Hillie, Virginian Priest, Wucile Witherspoon, and many others. hostesses list numerous ladies. Mrs. Victor Tones hosts sisters Frances and Mary McClaran visiting from West Myrtle Street. Olives and Clara McCormick, wintering in New York, spend Christmas with relatives in Philadelphia. St Mark's Sunday School held a parish house gathering Friday night.

San Antonio Southern ‘Association of College Women Menger Hotel Oelock Yemmessee Sigma’s Wolff & Marx Henrietta. Wallace Dorothy’ Hillie Hallie Fincham Elizabeth Bynum Dorothy Hillie Virginian Priest Wucile Witherspoon Tip Youngblood Doris Jones Estelle Napier Annie Muegge Emma Burnett Edwina Love Helen Irvin Wilfred Walford Helen Muegle Katherine’ Dinwitty Mary Axtero Houston

Final weekend social at Clarkson venue cited guests

The fragment lists numerous attendees including Clarkson residents and guests such as Miss Marie Uurns Miss Arnine Herndon Miss Kate Jackson Mr Dushing and Barnes with various others noted as guests. The text references a joyable evening and social hosting events with names and roles unclear due to OCR errors.

Whyllis Clarkson Miss Cotton Marie Uurns Arnine Herndon Kate Jackson

Dr Gates to Preach at First Baptist Church

Dr I Edgar Gates of Amarillo newly called pastor will preach both morning and evening services at First Baptist Church. He remains in the city through Monday and will be hosted with a luncheon at St Anthony Monday noon. Reservations close by 9 o clock.

I. Edgar Gates Amarillo First Baptist Church Tes Jazy Beth Heowill The Hirst Baptist Church Baptist Headquarters Gibbs Building Real and Trustees First Baptist Amoma Womans’ Missionary Society CIA

Memorial Service for A G Antonio and John Tee

San Antonio Lodge holds memorial service on Monday night for A G Antonio killed in battle and John Tee who died in service. A new ritual will honor soldiers sailors and marines of the order who died during enlistment. An exalted ruler will deliver a eulogy followed by a special musical program.

A. G. Antonio John Tee San Antonio

Food price fixing hearing filed with inspector to probe San Antonio wholesale houses

Federal inspector Wilbur Iddy files a complaint and schedules a hearing at the Alamo Building to probe alleged violations of food price-fixing rules by a large wholesale house, with prosecutor Horace Wilson presenting thousands of dollars in alleged profiteering claims. Christmas program at St Hedwig Public School decorates, features two Santa Clauses and awards Miss Julian Kosub for best Red Cross talk. Nurses at Robert B Green Hospital host a Friday dance with 150 guests, trees placed in wards, remembrances given. ad for Hayes Healing Honey concludes.

Wilbur Iddy San Atetonio Melock Wrank Booth Alamo: National St. Hedwig Fidmunds Red Cross Fred Wielbussa Wildie Lubijanski Silian Kosub John Lubianski Missy Julian Kosub Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital

Sunday Church Services and Ordinations Across San Antonio

A dense church notices page lists services at many congregations including Pogues Memories Baptist Denver Boulevard and St Anthony Avenue and Prospect Hill Baptist. It notes ordination and recognition for officers in Cavivil capacities, with several deacons to be ordained and pastors preaching special sermons. Christmas music and a sacred concert are planned at First Baptist, with additional services at Central Baptist, Calvary, Tennis Ward Methodist, Immanuel Progressive, and many others across city streets and avenues.

Tomas &. Letts Messrs Dennis"w Parker C. J, Harkey BO. Westrup G. W. Shafer B.G. Holloway Jesus Se Central Baptist Church West Johnson Street A. B. South J. M. Carroll W. OW. Lee First Baptist Church Pourth and Taylor Streets Iday School A. Mie Mt T Long I. U Immanuel J. KE. Grates Amarilo Mierson Camp Travis Christen~herry Carl Venth Camp Methodist Navarro Government Hill North Pine Mason Street Chelgr Wo A. mi Lame Methodist Church Charles MM. Rake WI OM. Rader T Conference West Texas Denver Heights Methodist Church New Braunfels Avenue Denver Boulevard EE. c. Jol L Aim Prospect Hill Cibgis Buena Vista W. NS. Tor Teague Conference W. M. Rader Palm Heights J.D. Scott A. m

Missionary Alliance and Church Schedule Notes

An extensive list of Sunday schools Bible studies and worship services across multiple churches. Includes Missionary Alliance at 122 Parsons Street West End Presbyterian Tunlope Christian Endeavor Denver Boulevard Presbyterian First Presbyterian Madison Square Presbyterian First United Presbyterian Pine Street Presbyterian National Churches and more with supervisors ministers and service times.

Christian and Missionary Aliance Parsons Street Martha Kier

Rotary district convention planned for San Antonio

International Rotary president Olin Toole Jr. of Washington and Texas figures map the conference program. District governor Tom B. Reed of Beaumont and W C Teaple of Dallas join Clarence Jones in meeting Sunday to set the agenda. San Antonio chosen as Texas convention city. J A Sprague learns the program committee will convene there.

Rotary Olin Toole Jr Washington Goo Sketorians Texas San Antonio Tom B. Reedoff Beaumont W. C. Teaple Dallas Tlexax National Rotary

Church News Notes Shows Clergy Talks and Farewells

Major Bateman and Mr. Dilley speak at Travis Park Methodist Church amid Christmas plans. Utica Presbyterian ends eight year pastorate with farewell sermon and congregational meeting for new pastors. San Antonio Methodist elder conducts Wednesday prayer, Central Christian hears The Lesson of 1918, and St Paul’s lists final Holy Communion service plus bishop led service.

Christ Ypiscopal Church Laurel Helehts Yelknap Tunsett Placca L. V. Richards Achessat Terha Om Iriday Tiriny St Lukes Enthropal Church Chupede Ran Houston St Jonnie Episcopal Church Cherry and Hornet Streets St. Paul's Episcopal Church W. Doud W. T D.D St. Mark's Episcopal Church Travis Park W . Thertrand Stevens M.f C. Bateman United States Any Dilley Rance Travis Park Methodist Chiurel Major Bateman San Antonio The Methodist Church Felix R. Hill Pravis Park Methodist Church Hugh McLellan Central Christian Church

Notable Visitors and Guests At Local Hotels

A string of guests and registrants appears at Fort Worth hotels. A. M. Hughes, J. G. Gilliam, and Mentor of Dallas are noted at the Menger, with John A. Nortis of Austin registered at the St. Anthony. Lanier hosts include Bessie and Rosa Green of Tonzales, Mrs C. Se Heing of Washington, DC, and Mrs FF J Scholl plus Mike Sehelt of Vonn. Also listed are Jamet FW, Sway of Madisonville, A. H. Stewart of Witkingburg, and Meton of Templeo. several names indicate frequent railroad officials visiting for brief stays.

A. M. Hughes Fort Worth Menger J. G. Gilliam Eagle Pass Gunter Lanier Bessie Rosa Green Tonzales Jamet FW Sway Madisonville Tity Unter A. H. Stewart Witkingburg John Aa. Nortis Austity St. Anthony C. Se Heing Washington, DC Mre J. Scholl Mike Sehelt Stee Waa Kiet Dallas Yaylor Loupnulty Fila Anthony Tampleo Sketo HE Booth A. G. Whitington Rene

Street safety marker injures man and child near West Commerce

At 10280 oclock Saturday morning near West Commerce and Alain Street a cast iron safety zone marker weighing nearly 200 pounds toppled into the street. Mr Boga, holding a child, was struck and knocked down, suffering bruises. Police believe a passing automobile pushed the marker from its base near the streetcar rails.

Aca Vogal Tamar Street Steet Au Iofaut Bogal West Commerce Alain Strou Dpolive Ata Boga Heyy

Train at Stanley Fourth Wield Artillery Ordered to Camp Stanley

The Fourth Wield Artillery, stationed at Corpus Christi, is ordered to Camp Stanley Lean Springs for a practice march and maneuvers. The regiment, known as soungtain artillery, uses pack mules for its guns with about seven thousand two hundred mules. Colonel Van Deusen commands the unit.

Wield Artillery Corpus Christi Camp Stanley Lean Springs Smoith Svoungtain Artillery Leon Springs van Deusen

Auto crash injuries and a hospital update in Laredo area

Joe Martinez of 317 M Street was struck by a truck near South Laredo and Paso Streets, escaping with minor injuries and taken to Robert J. Green Memorial Hospital. The driver faces a careless driving charge. Catherine Calloway of 426 Harrison Street improving after an East Commerce Street accident last Thursday. Santa Rosa Hospital attendants report she passed the danger zone and recovery is expected.

Joe Martinez M Street South Laredo al Paso Robert J. Green Memorial Hospital Catherine Calloway Harrison Street East Commerce Street Santa Rosa Hospital

Private Strauch Derd The Dead From Disease

Private Strauch Derd of Antonio City is reported dead from a disease. His nearest relative is Mrs. M Strauch, 1400 Culebra Avenue. He belonged to the NO1 division and was with the unit on New Year’s Eve at various events and balls.

Strauch Derd Antonio City Paul G. Strauch M Strauch Culebra Avenue Strauch No1

Joy Ride Ends at Jail and Vagrancy Arrests

Saturday morning two men jailed on vagrancy charges were reported as idlers by police after a Friday night joy ride. Two arrestees were tried in corporation court with fines of 10 dollars. Detectives Ruhnke recovered currency and checks stolen from two women, who later identified their missing property at headquarters.

Corporation Court SIU Central Polices Ruhnke Ities Wto

No More Inventories Chinese Merchant Fights Tax Probe

A Chinese grocer facing city tax inspectors presented his Chinese kept books but failed to satisfy the board. He valued his stock at 8000 dollars, yet an external inventory showed about 17000 dollars in goods plus 10000 recently sold. The merchant resisted further assessment, shouting to Mayor Hell to “strike up more inventory.” Also included: forecast of fair, cold weather in San Antonio and a note on Austin state election returns delay due to missing county reports.

City Board of Equalization Tax Board Hell Vair San Antonio United States Texas Austin Tex State Election Board

Kemp Heads West Texas Fort Worth Conference

Kemp af Wichita Paris, chairman of the West Texas Commerce executive conference here today. Fort Worth hosts the gathering as regional leaders discuss trade and economic ties.

Kemp Texas Fort Worth Tex Wichita Paris Weat Texas Commerce Executiva Wi Fort Wi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs de . Rosey Cabell Miss Otis California A. and M. College Anne Lillie Alterman Goliad Street Victor Tones West Myrtle’ Street Frances McClaran Maryetts McClaran Maryetts College of Industrial Arts Denton Misses Olives Clara McCormick New York Lucy Newton Philadelphia St. Mark's Church Hertzberg Hertzberg’s Houston and Corner St. Mary's Sts Majoillety Jacksony Clis Nollie Ads John Meetin An Mas’ Martin DR. Gates Elis Hayes Jest Jollity Gunter Hotel Percy Tyrrell Apees Bible Students Associated Ri Me Weardman Hall North Flores Street BE. J. Coward Pittsburg Christian Main San Pedro McLelan Christan Endeavor Government Hil Christian Church Wadmeyer Street Tadies’ Aldments Wach Monlay Bell South Side Christian Clureh Huvatock Alaimoza John W. Smith Christian -Science Christ Scientist Christian Science First Congregational Church Carolina South C. A. Hiles Joa Stark Toad P. Mm. Perinon Episcarab Presbyterian West End Presbyterian Church Waversley Avenue Zarramora F. Q. Wovetemeyer Tunlop Christin Endeavor Society pChristians Mittman Street FW. O. Woestemeyer Iminister Folta A Om. Su E. H. Trick Gnllaher Paddor Madison’. Square L Presbyterian Ctaren Connen Etrert Amd Daetors van Junie Young People's Braver Meeting H.M. Smith Thoand & Pom Galloway Southern Department Wentor Co P. A Pine Street Presbyterian Church South Ping Nba A. H. J. McClurdy Christian Endeavor Pentecostal Mission Evangelical Dolores Street Evaneells F. A. Haile Orlock Sarah B. Rountree Tenevil Cof Soledad Travia Nolan Mancey Weinman Youns Neapie Parior Prisdens Main Avenue Kimtra Street Herbert A. Brethaver Servics Tenehere and Hall Gospel Hall Garza Street Tord Gospel Meethreat Tnn Lutheran St. John's Reaneellen Lutheran Church East Nuova Drea Sweety AL LT Wolff A. Thads Tutheran Teague Taitheran’ Brothers Wood Club Grace English Evangelical Taitheran Church Fifth Ant Hein Rod Ratliff Naxtor Gah Nom Herman Hirsch Anlacopal Hackberry Montana Sta Wehao Haworth League Devo- Hanal Fra Ene Nts Cabinat San Antonio Society of the Church of the New Jerusalers Woman's Club Camden Street Tiet G. Pitsford Unitarian Unitarian Serviers Lladack Taple Arthur Schoenfeld Will Spert Church News Thomas Fe Cadraher Utica J. W. Doud W. S. Capers Wrtin San Diego Cal Ger Alime Street Acton Jolnstan & Burnett General Agents Crockett i Ady Stanley Mountain Artillery Regiment Actua Jolusto & Burnett Crockett 58 Thompson Thomas Thompson Tth Cavalry Fort Sar Houston de Rosey C. Cabell WW. Johnston Morgan Seventh Cavalry Coster Hewilde Hagle Hall Main Ave Willett Riebe Jewelry Store Zocker Crockett Till Ts Woodman Hall West Houston Street Willsit Eagle Hall M. Kelly Hays Street Jermann Coon Vineta Lodge No Homen Dance Orchestra Ee Dinke Steinl Club Uhener Talk Kinux Umer Orchestra Charles K. Meek Youtheies Davns A. H. Shafer W. Commerce Fiermann Cady Schulze Jazz Orchestra South Mores St Lake West End Ear St.atveith Lake Denver Ieights Haesyewetley Ca Hermann Agate Phil HL. Shook Commerce St. Ludifoor Edwin Podowilson United States Navy Goat Island San Francisco Abr B. Podewils Callaghan Avenue Dixie Grand Beethoven, Hal South Alamo St Chapman J. O. Chapman Dro Cow Taylor Hivs Heman Orchestra Sree Nene As “Romeo and Juliet RAND Rona Adese A Pearl Theater Harry Morey WM. Duncan Edith Johnston Caroll Holloway Antonio Moreno Queen Theater Mae Murry Universal Special—storts Sheldon Louis Culling Criuting Co Losoyn Sil—Ady Houston St. Cady Robby Bernard Mabel Guild Jimmy ‘Slater Wm. B. Friedlagder Misses Merritt & Bridewell Florence Gaby the Briants Keane & White J. Warren Grace Three Serenaders Meredith & Snoozer America War Savings Committee Chamber of Commerce Tly Treasury Department Mittee Dolla
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