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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
3
Saturday evening Mr and Mrs John J Stevens host a dinner dance at the Gunter for Miss Adelaide Campbell. Dr and Mrs B E Witten entertain at the St Anthony Hotel with a dancing event for Miss Ora Witte. Gunter dansant resne.
Mrs Frederick Hill gave a luncheon at the Menger Friday in honor of Mrs Frederick Funston. Pink azalias and white narcissus adorned the tables. Guests included Mesdames Frederick Funston Henry A Greene Lyman W V Kennon Harry B Jordan Harry E Wilkins J T Stewart Mabel Hanna Davis Fitzhugh Lee Stewart Wildman Miss Gibson and Miss Anna Carroll Reaume.
Miss Laura Steele entertained at ten Friday afternoon. Her guests included Mesdames John L Bullis Henry Dennison Brown George Pan coast Mattie Walthall Leman Lucius M Lamar Duval West William Negley Rena Maverick Green Cora Ogden Wilson Charles Meek E J Buckingham Grayson Campbell Albert Maverick George Maverick Gail Goodloe Edward Truss William Forsythe Conrad Schasse Jack Wiley Neal Misses Elizabeth Rait Agnes Rait Agnes Cotton Bennie Campbell Lucy Maverick Emma Pirie Marin Fenwick.
Jack Beretta, home from Virginia for the holidays, arranged a formal dance at St. Anthony Friday night for the younger set. The decor used black white and red with smilax on the ceiling crimson lights and striped shades. Mr and Mrs J K Beretta welcomed guests while black and white programs with red pencils set the theme.
A pre birthday festivity featured a grand march led by the host and Miss Dorothy Evans. The curtilion followed with the host and Miss Nancy Pryor guiding the dancers as a garden wall formed by 160 girls with black white staffs and red roses while boys in satin caps danced around and parted with rose boutonnieres. A singer from the balcony performed Over the Garden Wall and He’s a Jolly Good Fellow as the final figure concluded. numerous guests attended including Laura Virla Adams Elizabeth Armour and many Pryor and Smith families.
The Y M C A boys division hosted a Friday evening gathering in the association rooms. Guests wrote names on cards pinned to costumes for introductions. Santa Claus, portrayed by William Oglesby, handed out gifts from a decorated tree as Floyd Smith and helpers served chocolate sandwiches and doughnuts.
A list of Sunday services across multiple churches including First Baptist Fourth and Taylor with morning and evening sermons, Prospect Hill Baptist and Pegues Memorial Baptist with schedules, and other congregations such as Primitive Baptist Cavalry Hill Riverside Park and St John’s. Notable names include Dr. H. Porter Pastor J Stuart Pearce Elder A G Blackwell and Bishop Capers leading Holy Communion on New Year’s Day 1917.
The San Antonio class of the Associated Bible Students meets at Modern Woodmen hall 117 North Flores Street for three services on Sunday. An 8 p m lecture by Seth Moore is planned with a 4 15 p m Bible study session and a morning tower study. A Tuesday prayer praise and testimony meeting is also listed.
St Marys Church on St Marys street lists masses from 6:30 to 11 with special visitors mass at 9 and 10 and children at 8 16. Evening services at 7:45 and New Year day schedule mirrors Sunday with 6 30 7 80 8 15 9 and 11 oclock high mass. San Fernando Cathedral notes Sunday masses 6 4 8 30 children 30 cents high mass Spanish 11 am meeting of St Vincent de Paul at 2 30 pm vespers rosary benediction and 4 pm. First Friday devotions sacred heart with choir. League of Sacred Heart meeting Sunday after services. Our Lady of Sorrows lists catechism Sundays and Wednesdays 2 30 pm Spanish sermon by Rev Sugranes. New Year day masses include 8 80 9 59 and 11.
Denver Heights Church of Christ at 401 Porter Street with minister W D Bills plans regular services Sundays and a 10 4. m Bible study. Both sermons are New Year messages titled The Things That Are Behind with communion after the morning sermon. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Avenue D and Fifth Street offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with the evening service repeating the morning. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 p.m. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m.
San Antonio branch led by John A. Lewis will not hold an afternoon service on Friday but will start the regular yearly all night meeting at 9 p m New Year’s Eve at 428 East Guenther Street with N B Green as evangelist in charge.
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church and Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church outline New Year worship. Services include morning and evening rites, English language service, sermons on Looking Forward and Looking Backward. Activities include Ladies Aid meeting and catechism, with event times and locations listed.
A combined church notices page lists multiple San Antonio area Methodist churches with pastors, service times, Sunday school starts, Epworth League schedules, and special events. Churches include Los Angeles Heights First, West End, San Marcos Street German, South Side, Palm Heights, Denver Heights, Laurel Heights, Prospect Hill, Alamo, and German Methodist South Hackberry, detailing revival notes, watch-night plans, and guest speakers.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church at Avenue C and Pecan Street with Pastor Harry C Leonard offers morning Firm Foundations. Evening services continue as usual with water and rent services from it until midnight.
A long list of church services and events across Ogden includes First United at Ogden and Locust with Rev. C. E. McStravick preaching on topics The Joy of Salvation and The Over coming Life No 9. Alamo Heights United Presbyterian and West End Presbyterian share sermons, Sabbath schools, and prayer services led by McStravick and other pastors. Westminster and Utica churches hold multiple services, Sunday schools, and week of prayer events with union services and lectures by Rev. Allured and others.
Central Christian Church at Main and San Pedro avenues hosts preaching by Mr. McLellan and a 9 30 a m Sunday school with Christian Endeavor at 7 p m South Side Christian Church on Hunstock avenue features Rev J W Smith from Pilattaburg Missouri preaching with Sunday school at 10 a m Government Hill Christian Church at New Braunfels avenue Mason Street offers Sunday school at 945 a m preaching at 11 a m and 200 p m by the pastor and a 630 p m Christian Endeavor Ladies' Aid meets Monday at 2 p m Prospect Hill near West Travis and North Sabinas streets conducts Bible school at 930 a m a communion service at 1045 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m
Sabbath school at 9 30 a m 11 a m sermon by the pastor subject Greatness Through Humility 639 p m Young People society 7 30 p m preparatory prayer meeting in Sunday school room 745 p m sermon by the pastor subject the Call of God
The Central Congregational Church meets at the Woodmen of the World hall 822 East Houston Street with Pastor C. A. Riley. Sunday school begins at 19 a.m. worship and sermon follow at 11 a.m. title of sermon: The Condition After Death Shall We Know Each Other There.
First Evangelical Church at Burnet and Chestnut lists Sabbath school at 9 30 a m Divine worship at 10 45 a m Sabbath school in the tabernacle Nolan and Muncey streets at 10 20 U P services 7 16 Sermon Gods Search for Man at 7 45 Week of prayer observed with nightly services led by a different leader 7 48 Evangelical Friedens Church Malin avenue and Firmura street Julius Reichert stor Service Sunday at 10 30 a m Friday school at 9 15 a m Old year s evening service at 8 p m Monday New Year s service at 10 39 a m Thursday Ladies Aid at Mrs H Helland 1101 McCullough avenue Friday Young People Society business meeting at the church Confirming school Tuesday 4 o at 4 o c and Saturday at a m
A series of worship events and church notices: Madison Square Presbyterian in Camden Street and Lexington Avenue holds morning services and a New Year sermon by Rev. James Morillo Todd. a teachers conference and sunrise prayer on January 1. Denver Boulevard Presbyterian and Pine Street Church announce ser mons, Sunday School, and prayer week activities. Harlandale and other Presbyterian churches schedule echoes, ladies aid meetings, and preachers through the week.
The San Antonio Society of the Church of the New Jerusalem will hold a divine service tomorrow at 11 o clock at the Women’s Club at 201 Camden street. Rev. G G Pulsford will preach on The Coming of the New Age using the quote When the spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth. John xiv 12.
The Unitarian church announces 11 a.m. services at Odd Fellows hall Crockett Hotel with Rev George Badger delivering a talk on The Religion of the Fraternal Order and the Church of the Coming Day in tribute to the San Antonio Lodge of International Order of Odd Fellows attending the service tomorrow morning.
United Progressive Souls Church at 601 Navarro Street invites attendees for Sunday services led by Dr. W. H. Harrell of Dallas president of the State Spiritual Association, with Daween and others listed as participants.
School notices advertise a New Year dance hosted at St Albert's Hall by P M U with details not specified in the fragment.
Dance announced by the W O W Sam Houston Camp No 55 to be held at the W O W Hall on December 30 1916 with Willets Union Orchestra providing music. Admission 25 cents.
Two soldiers from Troop C First Alabama Cavalry were arrested downtown by the provost guard early Sunday on charges of disposing of government property. They allegedly sold two overcoats and were taken to the post.
The advance ad announces Richter's Special Coffee Cake will be on sale at all grocers tomorrow. A promotional note highlights the cake as a fresh bake to attract customers and boost store traffic.
A New Year's Eve dance is held at the Macdona Shooting Club Hall featuring the Leek Band. Local attendees report a festive gathering with live music and dancing into the night.
Short ad from Dulling Printing Co offering labels business cards and tags at very low prices with cr. 3338 denotes an address or catalog reference.
Dixie New Year's Eve Ball runs Sunday December 31 at Beethoven Hall with dancing all night and Willet's Orchestra providing music. Adult admission offered in advance. Local event promises festive turnout and live entertainment.
Fuller Jones of Karnes City was rushed to the city hospital at 9 45 Friday night after becoming suddenly ill at Alamo Plaza and East Houston Street. Patrolman McMillan summoned the police ambulance.
Half store for rent at 315 W Commerce Cr 3452. Jeffery Oars 1 50 per hour. Chiropodist Dr Appmann foot troubles formerly Appmann Bidg now 106 W Houston St Trav 6312.
Evangelists Waltrip and Simpson lead nightly meetings attracting good crowds at the San Marcos Street German Methodist Church. A business meeting of the congregation is announced for immediately after the morning service at Madison Square Presbyterian Church.
J F Carl attorney at law based in the Bedell building advertises his practice. The ad provides the 521 Bedell location and Crockett 1250 as a contact number.
Dr. S. J. Porter of the First Baptist Church will preach Sunday on the subject The Honest Deacon With a Face Like an Angel. The sermon emphasizes integrity and grace in church leadership.
Alamo Jewelry Co. offers to buy or trade for old gold silver diamonds and coins at 315 Alamo Plaza.
Preachers plan to focus on New Year thoughts and themes in Sunday messages, shaping church reflections and guidance for congregants as the year begins.
Chaplin N B Clinch will deliver both morning and evening sermons at St Mark's Episcopal Church on Sunday. The watch night services begin at 11215 p m and will be led by Rev Harris Masterson.
About six partially new bicycles are being held at the city detective headquarters for owner identification. Captain Caruthers notes the bikes were abandoned in different parts of the city. The department also has a bicycle frame and an automobile casing.
Members of the First Evangelical Church observe a week of prayer with services at 7 45 p m each night and a different leader for every session.
Sam Houston Camp No 55 hosts a Grand Leap Year Dance at the W O O hall on December 30 1916. Admission 25 cents. Willett's Union Orchestra set the music for the evening.
A meeting of the council for Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church is announced for Friday evening.
Richters Special Coffee Cake advertised for sale at all grocers tomorrow with promotional details.
The Rev J W Smith of Plattsburg Missouri will preach Sunday at the South Side Christian Church, inviting local congregants to attend.
An advertisement for the Little Shoe Store at 510 West Commerce promotes better shoes for the whole family. It promises quality service and lower prices.
Special watch night services will be held on New Year’s Eve at the First Presbyterian Church inviting the community to welcome the new year with prayer song and reflection.
Members of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion will hold an all night service New Year's Eve at 425 East Guenther Street.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Evangelical Friedens Church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Hans Helland at 1109 McCullough Avenue.
A meeting of the ushers at San Fernando Cathedral will be held next Friday at 8 p m in the rector's office for planning and coordination.
Dr. F G Norton chiropodist at Appmann Building corner Houston and Soledad lists a coin removal notice with 50 cents. Cr. 8778. Adv.
Saturday morning sent to Fire Chief Wright a check for 25 dollars from the Texas Refining Company relief fund. The money honors the firemen for their service in preventing extensive damage to the Seguin street plant during several fires last year.
City churches kick off a week of prayer starting Monday with three nightly meeting venues. The schedule lists participating churches, assigned ministers, and topics led by church leaders, concluding with a Saturday night union gathering at the Tabernacle on Durango Street.
Dr Lankford relocates to 14 15 Gibbs Building Cr 4618 Adv Money to loan on diamonds jewelry watches O Connell Loan Co at 112 E Houston St Adv
Horace FE Wilson lawyer at 516 17 State Bank Building is listed with Cr 8281 in an adv notice.
Money loaned on all personal articles of value diamonds especially Transactions confidential Kehoe Loan Co 503 W Commerce St.
The City Baptist Young People's Union launches its first annual training school in San Antonio at the First Baptist Church from January 7 to 12. A Sunday rally at 3 30 p m features Field Secretary E E Lee. The program targets Y P U members but welcomes youths from other denominations. Courses include Junior B Y P U and Senior B Y P U manuals taught by T C Gardner and E E Lee.
Ady shows Ady’s Jewelry at 306 Main Ave. a short note about location and pricing nearby, indicating price comparisons a block away.
Notice for Herman Sons New Year Ball on December 31 strictly for members only. Advertising notice indicates restricted attendance to approved members.
Poultry shipment announces geese from Wisconsin at 86 cents per pound. Sold by Paul Machts at 310 Market Street Cr. 1330. Local buyers urged to place orders and pick up on delivery day.
The next preliminary meet of the Bexar County Inter-Scholastic League will be at the Los Angeles Heights School on Saturday February 8 1917. Every school is expected to enter contestants in some events. Entries must be filed ten days before the meet with Director General W Arthur Thurman or Director of Athletics H F Alves.
St Mark's Church schedules Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and 10 a m services on Sunday with morning prayer sermon at 1 o'clock and evening prayer at 6 30 o'clock Chaplain N F Clinch preaches at both morning and evening Watch service 11 15 p m Arris Masterson leads the watch Also notes Feast of the Circumcision Monday with Holy Communion at 9 a m and Friday Holy Communion at 10 a m
If you suffer from bleeding itching or other piles, send your address and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment. Reports claim immediate relief and speedy cures. No money needed. Write today to Mrs Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind
Lieutenant Harold H. Tainter of the Twenty first United States Infantry was tried by general court martial on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and has been dismissed from the army. He allegedly passed worthless checks in San Diego and Yuma Arizona.
The Unitarian Society will hold its final service in Odd Fellows hall Sunday morning inviting the San Antonio lodge I O O F to attend. Rev. George H. Badger will speak on The Religion of the Fraternal Order and the Church of the Coming Day. A musical program features Miss Ella Mackensen pianist with Miss Peggy Bliss violinist and Miss Zelma Herff contralto. Bliss performs Meditation from That's by Massenet and Herff sings Eye Hath Not Seen by Gaul.
A new device uses spring steel semi circles placed around the heels to grip firmly and prevent wear. The invention aims to extend shoe life by protecting the heel area from abrasion. It suggests easy mounting and potential use in work boots or casual footwear.
A vintage mail-in promotion invites readers to send 5 cents and form to Foley & Co. for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, with uses ranging from coughs and colds to rheumatism and constipation.
Special work on two man uals to be tackled at nightly lectures starting at 8:30.
The Unitarian Society of San Antonio pushes plans to erect a church with a committee led by Rev. G H Badger and Dr B F Kingsley. Stella Elmendorf designs the building while officers for the coming year include Dr W C Hirzel as president and F E Tucker as secretary.
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