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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1918

Page

6

Burnett Mothers Club and Society Meet With Teachers

Society notes record Friday afternoon meetings of the Burnett Mothers and Teachers Club with Superintendent Charless Meek speaking to lower grades on a patriotic program. Theta Gamma Days to meet Sunday afternoon with Misses Mattie and Mamie Bell. Various guests and a Taft farm staff visit noted along with a musical program and stories of camp life.

Burnett Mothers Eachers Club Charless$. Meek Theta Gamma ‘Ays Theta Beta Mus Mattie Mamie Bell Idaho Street Fanning Mothers Wisie G. Crosby C. H. Woodson Council of Mothers Abs Claude Robert Wilsig Hast Craig Place Tafrmary No. 3 Second Brigade Ixelly Field Mazel Huthins Earl Ayer Hutchins M. B. Smith James M.codd James M. Todd Harry S. Affleck Earl’ Aser Hutchins P. J. Barnes Strank Vinerich C. i. Teury Corsicana M. H. Riley Pine Bluff Ark Bowling Kansas City A. I. Willis

Engine HIts Buggy At Union Stock Yards Collision

A fire engine responding to a false alarm struck a buggy driven by Alex Garcia at West Travis and North Laredo Streets at 7 15 PM Monday. Garcia escaped injury as the buggy was badly damaged. Police failed to locate the alarm culprit.

Union Stock Yards Alex Garcia West Travis North Laredo Garcia I. I. Tyman West Magnolia Avenue Hugh Ross Mahala Street Simon Street Wlores Trohandt

Conference in Auspin pushes bigger crop efforts in 1918

A statewide food and feed production conference in Auspin Texas, attended by Governor lobbyate and RB. W. Johnson, outlined plans. Four teams begin a four tour of the state on Monday to boost production. Charters filed include One Cent to One Dollar Stores Amarillo with $6000 capital, Devers Mercantile with $10000, San Antonio firms, and several charter amendments increasing or decreasing capital stock across Falfurrias, Plainview, San Saba, Willis.

Auspin Tex Lobby Ate RB. W. Johnson Aective State Council of Defense Vive Asti Amarillo Capital Stock J. E. Jones W. J. Dawson W. F. Shanktia Devers Mercantile, Company Devers Yarbrough W. B. Sherred Noite Noms Veck Furniture Company San Antonio Capital L. P. Peck Cart Yost Edgar O. Usmehke Falfurrias Promont Citrus Fruit Growers’ Association Falfur

Folies Militaire wins capacity crowd at Grand Opera House

The Folies Militaire revue delighted a large San Antonio audience with singing and dancing, vaudeville stunts, and sketches led by Hector Gerjux. Highlights included Grace McClinnahan in Little China Doll and knitted song numbers, with proceeds earmarked for Richard, the Volunteer opera and veterans reconstruction efforts.

Folies Militaire Grand Opera House Hector Gerjux Grace McClinnahan Viola Purinton Mary Walthall Emmat Vox Vera Arrington Suber Keene China Dolls Reuben Beckwith Jimmie Holmes Grace McClanaahan Lloyd Tugwell Kenneth O’hara Nora Deussen Mr. O'Hara Li. Il Pratt Emil Abe Mandi Kay Henry Steiner Kelly Field Susan Hyman Matlock Hector Gorflux Freddie Walker George Stout

Christian Education Day Campaign Aims for $260000

San Antonio Baptists plan a Sunday observance to promote a drive for 260000 to support Texas Baptist school systems. Over half the goal is already raised as this third quarter-million effort moves toward a one million dollar objective. Dr Scarborough leads, joined by Dr Brooks and other Texas Baptists for sermons at First Baptist Church and other city churches.

San Antonio 5. J. Brooks Baylor University J. C. Hardy Baylor College J. B. Gambrell Texas Baptist General Convention First Baptist Church

Bishop Perry Coming to Preach at San Antonio Camps

The Rt. Reverend James De Wolf Perry Jr. visits San Antonio for the War Commission functions in the Southern Department. He preaches at St Mark's on Feb 17, dedicates a new military chapel at South San Antonio, speaks at a soldiers’ mass meeting, and visits hospitals at Fort Sam, Camp Travis, Kelly Field, and Brooks. Camp Travis insurance shows 25,620 of 28,345 men have government war risk coverage. total insurance written reaches 211,264,500 dollars.

James de Wolf Perry Jr Rhode Island War Commission Protestant Episcopal Church San Antonio Pery St. Mark's Episcopal Church South San Antonio Woman's Auxiliary of New York City Kelly Field USMS O. A. Auditorim Sixth Street Camp Travis Fort Sam Touston Camp Stumley Brooks Field Bishop Perry

Spanish Services for Soldiers at Mexican Methodist Church

Special services conducted in Spanish for soldiers in camps, at Mexican Methodist Church at Pecos and San Fernando Streets at 7:50 p.m. Sunday. Rev Var sas to lead. Camp Travis men may assemble at 6:90 p.m. Sunday at the YMCA building No. 29 at the camp and proceed to the church.

Pecos San Vernando Varsas Camp Travis Young Men's Christian Association

Sunday Church Services Reach Wide Faith Network

A sweeping list of church services across San Antonio outlines hours for Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, and Evangelical congregations. It notes sermons by pastors like Dr. J. Scarborough and Rev. Potts, Masses, Sunday schools, and youth meetings, with Ash Wednesday observances and Lent activities highlighted.

Christian Science Services At Advent Street

First Church of Christ Scientist offers Sunday evening and morning services with a Wednesday meeting. Free reading room at Gibbs Willing is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm.

Woodmen of the World East Houston Stree Houtse Crown Wausasitt United States Imartendanes First Church of Christ, Scientist Aventin D and Vifth Street P.m

Church Activity Listings Amid Diverse Apostolic Gatherings

The text catalogues multiple church services and religious meetings led by various ministers across numerous streets and neighborhoods. It notes biblical study, prayer, Sunday school, and Christian Endeavor events, with inconsistent OCR-rendered names and addresses, reflecting a broad schedule of faith gatherings in the area.

Congregational Church Ad Promotes Sunday Sermon and Gallery

An ad for the Congregational Church on Hewson Street invites women of the workhall to attend worship and a Sunday school. A Mount Zion reference appears, and an interesting feature for Sunday evening will be a picture gallery of noted Congregationalists.

Hewson Street Zion Bearon

Episcopal Church Service Schedule at Travis Park

The text lists Saint Solis and St. Solis? at Travis Park with rector Rev W Bernand Steven MLD and Rev Honey Glaeser. It describes Ash Wednesday and Lent services from morning to evening including Holy Communion and Evening Prayer at various times and locations in 7:20 am Holy Communion and other daily services.

St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Streets Wi. Quinn St. Anthony Rees Holy Name Society Children of Mary Rho Morales M. San Fernando Cathedral Re CA Ominis A. Resa Neve Mo J. Gibert St Minors St. Vincent de Paul Society Ash John W. Shaw Diavese San Antonio Ts Deon Hemediedon Jones Spaniah Munch Aymemh Mags. A. Tesa St. Luke's Episcopal Church Chupederas West Houston Streets Benjamineau Qehiquag Fotlowa Htany and Gormon Ilo A Paul's Episcopal Wo Doud Sune Day School Penien- Uni At & P Fentigon Club Christ Episcopal Church Belknap Russel Laurel Heights Travis Park W. Bernand Steven Honey Glaeser Vwolv TAO A. mM Sue Day School Viany Aml Sarpmon Heaton Mocesan Claplaltn Holy Communian

Missionary Alliance Outreach at Matagorda

Christin and Missionary Alliance announce events at Matagorda Street. Sunday service at ppm. Friday preaching at 3 50. Thursday prayer meeting at 8. Bible class on Luke 21 led by Jed de Fritz J Secherle. Superintendent Martha Kier oversees activities.

San Antonio Avec Woodmen North Flores Howlete Brooklyn

Presbyterian Church Weekly Activities and Classes

Virat Daishetorigy Church at Avenue 10 and Fourth Street hosts Sunday School with Bible classes for men and women. Junior Endeavor at 5 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible class Mondays, Women’s Auxiliary circle at 7:30 p.m. Monday night Bible class for others. Midweek prayer Wednesday with supper and social evening for young members. Thursday 7 p.m. social room activities.

First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets Immanuel J. Ry Scarborough Fegies Memorial Baptist Church Veur Yer Boulevard Amt Anthony . Avenue Tor Central Bapist Johnson and Nathin Street Biegehool Sun Ins Sento San Antonio Soledad Street H.S. Ball Chuych Buen Vista San Jacinto Thom S. Potts K. Scarborough Falls Worth Young People’s Union Ladies’ Aid Lottery Cavalry Baptist Church Tine Hays Streets D .Pp. Brooks Baylor Univ Tite Orlock West End Presbyterian Church Waversly Avenue Zarramora Street Ers Woestemeyer Harlandate Presbyterian Church M. Morey Madison Square Presbyterian Church Cumuén Street Lexington Avenue J. M. Yodd Young People's Society Christian Endeavor Friendly Hour Women's Missionary Society Utica Presbyterian Church Jackson West Poplar Thomas F. Gallaher Church of Chrise Christia Endeavor Sy. m Deaver Boulevard Presbyterian Church Fourty Milinian Street Denver Bouchevard Charles W. Meyers Hunday School Christaan Weaver Sentor Christina Endeavor Central Christiana Church Medio San Pedro Hugh McKellan Chris- Lan Endeavor South Aide Christian Arch Wunnstock Alamesy Resular Minster Bible School Raver Prospect Ni Christian Church Nora Sobbay West Travis Bible Virat Daishetorigy Avenue 10 Fourth Stre Dt Arthur Jones Toa Boa

British engineers stand firm on manpower act dispute

A February London conference between Sir Auckland Geddes and union leaders failed to resolve the engineers issue. Unions stated engineers have no special treaty and must follow the scheme. the Amalgamated Society declined to send delegates. Other unions condemned the engineers’ aloofness and planned talks without government presence.

London Aucke Jand Geddes National Service Society of Engineers Amalgamated Society Sir Auckland

Louis Renault Dies in Paris After Twenty Years of Negotiating

Louis Renault permanent delegate to The Hague peace tribunal and international law adviser to France’s foreign office, aged about 79, died at Barbizon. He played a leading role in key French negotiations with Germany over Morocco. Born 1843. Also noted, Migar 5. Dullis of the Medical Officers Reserve Corps arrested at Camp Hancock on bribery charge. waived prelims, remanded on $2,600 bail. federal grand jury to convene Monday. alleged $2,880 payoff to influence discharge for Private W. L. Burgen.

Paris Louis Renault Foreign Office Barbizon Germany Morocco Augusta Dullis Camp Hancock United States Charles J. Skinner Jr Department of Justice Bullis W. LS. Burgen

Well Known Kansan Dies

Morton Albaugh longtime clerk of the United States District Court died at his Topeka home from bronchial pneumonia. He was a central figure in Kansas politics for over thirty years and lauded for public service.

Kansan Topeka Kan Med Morton Albaugh United States District Court Kansas

Plan Noon Services Each Weekday in Lent at Majestic

Episcopal churches arrange daily twenty five minute noon services at the Majestic Theatre during Lent to boost wartime support. Hymns prayers and brief addresses by clergy and invited speakers will run 12:05 to 12:30 daily except Sundays with Bishop Capers aiding the effort and hymn sheets distributed to attendees. Speakers include Bishop William Capers and Rev James De Wolf Perry among others as plans unfold.

Majestic United States Episcopal Henry Glaeser St. Mark's Lee Veaton William T. Caners West Texas Heginning Ash James de Wolf Perryn Rhode Island W. Bertrand Stevens Nebruary Hugh MecLellan Central Christian Church A.W. S. Garden Episcopal Province of the Southwest Bishop Capers

Church News Notes and Local Sermon Plans

The paper lists church events including Travis Park Methodist teachers luncheon at 5 oclock Tuesday in Philathen rooms, Dr L J Scarborough of Fort Worth to preach, One Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church special 3pm Sunday for Lent observances, Unitarian George H Badger to speak Sunday morning at Gunter Hotel bar on Bernard Shaw A Puritan in Mats, and various open houses for soldiers and spring drives across multiple churches with speakers from Camp Travis and area pastors.

Avene Sereets Fie Mys Evangelical Tutheran East Nueva South Presa Streete J. Wolff AL Toro Welock West Weilnesdas Curtin Cheneh Tie Rin Cross St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Harris Missouri Aynod South Presa Rosehoreough G. Falksen Sandau Senna Oelock Unitation Church George Ho Fade Rey Gunter Hotel Lernard Shaw Cavenrs Sarvie Ps O'Vlock Philathen Travis Park Methodist Church One Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church George H. Badger Unitarian Church Bernard Shaw Mats

Censor Cuts Mexican-Bound Films At Los Angeles

Los Angeles February 9 motion picture films manufactured in the city for export to Mexico are censored before shipment. John B Elliott collector of customs notes the censor for the federal government. No reasons discussed. Some scenes harming Americans in Mexico are reported deleted.

Mexico Los Angeles Val John B. Llliott Neting Eliott Willett

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