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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1915
Page
5
Joseph Wincehike, 77, a veteran from Austria who settled in Musintthin’s vicinity, died at his home near Browntown Texas. He was born in Austria and married in Yucatan in 1864.
An invitation was sent to Governor Ferguson to attend a charity circus from February 14 to 21 in New Orleans to aid Italian earthquake sufferers. Miss Marie Lucchese led the society, with plans for the governor to be a special guest if possible. Local entertainment figures and sponsors offer acts and animals for the three story building at 221-325 West Commerce Street, inviting participants with trained cows, goats, or a trained donkey and barrels to join the big charity show.
The Bexar County Medical Society approved at a Thursday meeting to construct a dedicated building to house the society offices. The project is estimated to cost around 320000 including the purchase price of the property.
A committee report favored constructing a spacious, fireproof two story structure for the organization and its members. Plans call for a large lecture hall, a pathological museum, a den and adjoining rooms with a front entrance and wide vestibule. Estimated cost around 7000 to 8000 for land and about 20080 total. negotiations to be opened and bids may be requested.
In Port Sam Houston a teen offered a Kodak missing from Misa Katherine Stinson’s hangar. She confronted him, bought time for payment, and lectured the boy on property respect. No arrest. the thief’s motive cited as needing money for food. Nearby ads note local groceries and meats.
Social calendar notes a series of teas and receptions in San Antonio led by Miss Muriel Kokernot and Miss Elizabeth Kokernot at the Gunter and King’s Highway homes. Gatherings feature prominent local families, clubs, and society figures with afternoon tea, luncheon, and dance events. Guests included numerous Kokernot and Terrell relatives, Elkins, Browne, and Martindale households, plus members of the San Antonio Symphony Society and Jewish Women’s Council.
United States Young Women's Christian Associations hold 4 PM Sunday services in memory of Grace Dodge president of the national board who died in New York. Mrs Uk Hedel Moore will preside. A special music program features Elsa Harms and Ethel Cutler.
Live Of Venice at the Grand opens after 1 o clock tomorrow featuring The Lion of Venice with George Elena. Also Yiddish Company Samuel B Grossman returns Sunday with Blind Love and stars Faula Hoffermann Louis Nusbaum Max Rozen Annie Hosenthal Abie Dorfe. The Majestic and Empire venues showcase diverse acts, with George Sehan in The Italian at Empire closing tonight and Salomy Jane at Rosal star Beatrice Michi tit.
A vintage-voiced guide argues soap damages hair and scalp. It endorses plain melted coconut oil as a cheaper, gentler alternative, recommending a small amount to create rich lather that cleanses dust and oil and leaves hair soft and glossy.
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