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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1927

Page

8

Washington tribute dinner honors Lincoln and Washington

A San Antonio DAR chapter breakfast honored George Washington with a star themed table setting and ivy decor. Col S D Vandiver praised Washington alongside Lincoln, drawing comparisons, as Mrs J Frank Davis presided and Mrs Sarah Hagar led the Lord's Prayer. Guests included Col Vandiver, a former US congressman and prominent SAR member.

San Antonio de Baxar San Antonio Colonies George Washington Sarah Hagar America Paul Rochs Mise Cecil Nethery Alice Ben Holt S. D. Vandiver Washington Lincoln Colonel Vandiver United States Missouri Sons of the American Hrevolution

Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darkening Hair

An old home recipe for restoring natural dark color to gray hair via Sage and Sulphur now sold as "Wryethe Sage and Sulphur Compound." A bottle costs 75 cents and promises even coverage, richer color, and a younger look after one or two applications.

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Church and club events fill midweek calendar

Local listings show Henry's alumnae card party at 8 pm, Friedens church Bible class at 7 30, Trinity Methodist meeting at 7 30, and the Merry Maids at 6 18. Turner Hall hosts a Woman's section card party at 2 30 and St Anthony hotel hosts a D C C event at 2. George Washington party at Mrs Dalton's home, Beethoven Woman's section meets March 1, and San Antonio Music Week groups meet through the week.

St. Henry's Banco Adult Bible Friedens’ Angelical Church Trinity Methodist Copel Church of Beacon Hill The Merry Maids Ty of the Grace Lutheran Church Washington eWwcas San Antonio Turner Hall Robert B. Leechaner U. D.C St. Anthony Government Hill St. Anthony Hotel Robert E. Lee Daughters of the Confederacy Woman's Club Vancities H. A. Mons Robert Coley Floyd Stauffer Thomas Lodovic

San Antonio Society to stage living pictures display

The San Antonio Conservation Society plans a living pictures show at the municipal auditorium on a Saturday night in March. The program features works by Reynolds, Millet, Regnault, and others with models and arrangers named, plus music and later dramatic performances. Social events accompany the preparations with several local residents hosting bridge dinners and parties.

San Antonio Conservation Society Municipal Auditorium Everning Perry J. Lewis R. O. van Horn Theresa Parker Joshua Heynolds Dawson Dawson-Watson Madame le Brun le Brun Eleanor Onderdonk Whistler Virginia Wood Raphael Francis Scotts Fridhof Molstrom Misa Edstrom Ikon Lane Taylor Ursula Yeri‘mendi James Bowie Miss Rather the Jester Franz Hal Arthur Harris

Social events fill San Antonio week with dinners luncheons

Eben Swift and Miss Bernice Fiske plan a steak fry on Salado Creek Wednesday evening. Mrs Wallace Robingon Jr hosts a 12:20 luncheon at the Rt Anthony hotel for her sister Mrs C H Green and others. Mrs J A Chaney hosts a luncheon at the Bright Shawl. Captain and Mrs C J Langtry host a dinner at Donran field for guests including Mrs E H Pirie and Col Hertigshaw. Birthday notices and university socials mark a bustling social calendar in San Antonio.

Eben Swift Bernice Fiske Salado Creek J. A. Chaney Hostesa Bright George Clifton George Alamo Heights Eloise Thomson Woodhull Thad ‘Thomson Austin C. J. Langtry Donran Field William Cogeswell Rogers William John Hazel Mas Alrs E. H. Pirie Col Stewart M. Haye Alamos Country Club Washington J. J. Gill Cole X Bailey Guy Lowe E. F. Koenig David Fleming Ambrose Byrne Psee Nevetle McCord Nina Woods University of Texas Lela O'Connell van Nees Street Es Stors Alex Adama F. Q. Becker Chicago Andrew Graves Gatesville Tex San Antonio A. McClegg W. J. Mee Annally G. C.prinson Kingsville Ferna Betty Green Josephine

Increase Noted in U S Newspapers

New York reports a second postwar rise in U S newspaper numbers with the directory listing 22 titles. An advertisement mentions chrysanthemums and a choice selection at Cass Avenue addresses.

U. S New York United States

Tea Event Aids Organ Fund At Mrs Marshall Home

Christchurch parish aid society hosts a silver colonial tea and antique display from four o clock at 122 East French place. Colonial costumes set the scene with Mrs G B Rodney and Mrs Carlisle Brice guiding the tea, proceeds benefiting the organ fund.

Christchurch Hamilton Calnes Clara Pancoast Julius Bernheim G. Tayloe Theodore Mumme J. W. Schilling W. J. Walthhall Organ Fund

High School ROTC Will Be Inspected by U S Officers

Members of the ROTC at Main Avenue High School will pass in review Thursday before their commander Lieut John W. Hill and Maj. Harry M. Hill US Army retired. All records clothing equipment and musical instruments will be inspected and the battalion graded on appearance efficiency records and government property condition.

Main Avenue High School John WL. Hill Harry M. Hill United States Army

Savant Says Home Men Credit to U.S.

Oxford scholar Prof. Gilbert Murray praising American workers over the idle rich who travel in Europe. He recently returned from months in the United States saying home-staying, working men give more credit to the country.

Oxfold England United States Europe Gilbert Murray Oxford America

Pharmacy Tests Given Veterans

A. B. Lutkenbach civil service examiner returned from the Legion where he conducted examinations among war veterans for pharmacists.

A. BM. Lutkenbach Civil Service Legion

Washington Was Poor Poet Says History Teacher

Dr A Sallen Roberts of the University of Illinois offered a sharp portrait of George Washington noting his fondness for women and wine yet calling him a rotten poet. He cited Washington’s diary entries as evidence of impassioned but unsuccessful love and poor poetic skill alongside occasional military missteps.

Washington Universal Service Urbana George Washington A. Sallen Roberts University of Illinois Dr. Roberts

G A Parents Board Meeting Adopts Monthly Session

The board of managers of the Council of Parents and Teachers will hold its monthly session at 2:50 p m Thursday in the assembly room of the Aztec building. The group is set to discuss activities and decisions affecting local education and parent involvement.

W. D. Vandiver E.G. Parch The Council of Parents and Teachers Aztec Building Woolworth Alamo Plaza Houston Street Peyton’s Peyton

Puts New Life Into Dull Tired Skin Ad Claim

An advertisement claims Calonite powder rubbed on a wet cloth cleanses facial pores, removes dirt and oil, prevents blackheads, and leaves skin refreshed for a good night’s rest.

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