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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1918

Page

15

Main Avenue School to Represent State Contest in Debate

Meio Avenue High School will be presented to the boys state contest by Derek Harry and the girls by Helen Price. The deciding for honors was held in the school's new auditorium last Thursday. James Hirschfield took second among the boys. Dewett Bary’s piece was runner up among the girls. Other contestants presented a range of topics from politics to American symbols, with judges and teachers officiating the event.

Meio Avenue High School Derekt Harry Helen Price James Hirschfield Sini Dewett Bary'a Brance Harry Jonson Herbert Oliver Doreen Hirshfield Sarc Liverty Frank Newton Jr President Wilson Congress Rich Brann Charles Grove Kingdon Thums Belgium H. B.jameson Harold Kiron Frances Cocke Ser Tacully

Service Flag Ceremony at Mary Avenue High School

Pupils of Mary Avenue High School presented with service flag on February 21 in the Wadttoriuan district. The 44-star flag honored 39 boys serving in the war, five reported fallen. The event featured Mutn Ava Ang and Brackenridge High School musicians, messages by AG Wee Jer, and remarks by Principal J. P. Carl. A colonial-themed program included choirs, a playlet, and a staff-student presentation.

Jaman Avene Wiehe Cere Orchusteas Mutn Ava|ang Brackenridge High Schouse Wee Jer Marie Mise Borden Howard Knox Southern Meeracheldt Man Wi McCammpbell McCampbell Sho Ting Wren Choush Ly Faa Meyer Tim. Ryan Nemeinal Mala Ayenve Hil Ting Gm Nat Washer Rehool Haart Washer Taylor Juleutaiant Taylor Marshall Johnston Drackenridge High Seioat Matasvohue Sita Ketly Milla Avene High School St. Amane Robert W. Servles

Lanier Literary Society Studies Ireland at Brackenridge High

The Lanier Literary Society of Brackenridge High School explored Ireland in a program featuring Miss Mildred Wilmon, Manel Roby, and Grace Booth. The event included songs, readings, and piano pieces with audience participation and critical remarks by Hen Cordell.

Lanier Laterary Society Brackenridge High Ireland Mildred Wilmon Manel Roby Trish Weilids Goorelnn Scott Margaret West Erin Grace Booth Eloise Matthews Miss Booth Macrec Miea Booth

Brackenridge House of Representatives Elects Officers

Simia Kaytoy was elected senk orf of the Brackenridge House of Representatives and Jack Berman was chosen Clerk at the February 18 meeting. Other officers selected include Albert J McCorés as sergeant at arms and Frank Williams as doorkeeper. The speaker praised members for their support and plans to proceed with duties. Committees were named and rules discussed for the organization.

Simia Kaytoy Senkor Brackenridge House of Representatives Jack Berman Mit Albert J McCorés Jut Arnt Ane Prank Willams Joy Kerbert Cushman Mucker

Appointment of Committees Sets Agenda at February 1979 Meeting

The Main Avenue High School class of February 1979 held a meeting in Tuunday selecting committees by unanimous vote. Robert Hatcher chaired the colors committee with Lilie Kenney and Ethel Pingk, and Helen Callabda led the voll committee. A fund for incidental expenses was approved, with members Una Mectil Toulse Bell Winnie Schulz Virginia Traylor and Frank Lewis joining the class organization. Efforts include a bulletin board for announcements and plans for commencement week activities, including plays and a publicity committee.

Main Avenue Tuunday Mins Rivet“tyrell Ue Chatratam Robert Hatcher Lilie Kenney Ethel Pingk Colors Helen Callabda Helen Bieros Tucille Riant Voll Comsulllee Retuil Yater Car Kunkel Constance Douglas Miewes_ Una Mectil Toulse Bell Winnie Schulz Virginia Traylor Frank Lewis A. G. Weslner Olsen Travis Morraund Abbott John Clopton Chaimson Trevanian Teel Helen Sentnit Teveronux Jarrett Katherin Figeher Cis Alternaya Mnie

Legislature Probes On Proposed Measures Split In Assembly

Austin Feb 23 With tonight’s arrivals about 50 members of the Legislature here for the special session convening Tuesday at 1 o'clock. The House party expects to act quickly and a conservative bloc opposes statutory prohibition favoring a constitutional amendment to settle the prohibition question in Texas. Some support a dry zone near military camps while others push broader prohibition plans. The Senate prepares to reorganize as leaders name officers and staff for the session.

Austin Tex Legiam Spenger Ty Usler Senate Mille Gglay Texas W. M. Tiy Gongales Jeadtn&e Housn EB. A. Dechird Hobertson County Zere Agnor Amy

Brackenridge High School Hosts February Assembly

Mr A B Barrett addresses Brackenridge High pupils during a city assembly on February 31, praising Washington to support victory and freedom. Students sang America as four girls wore dresses representing allies and Juanite Warn delivered a patriotic reading. Principal Johnston commented on the school’s patriotism as the faculty performed musical readings under Mr Wesler.

A. PB. Barrett Brackenridge High School Bayriet Washington Waehnstoy Archealya America Juanite Warn Johnaton Wmder Mr. Wesler

Ever School Children Help Win War Says Young Author

A pupil from the Low Listh Grade at Robert E. Las School writes that the United States must win the war to safeguard liberty. The student argues Germany and its allies seek World domination and urges all Americans to support victory with Red Cross aid and war effort under President Woodrow Wilson.

Hunt Robert E. Las Lentle Burt Germany Alec Woodrow

Miss Barnwell to Speak in San Antonio on Foreign Girl

Miss Barnwell of San Francisco speaks at the association building on Sunday afternoon about the plight and education of non English speaking girls in San Antonio. The program includes a solo by Elizabeth Toyer and other acts. club members will provide refreshments during a friendly hour.

Miss Barnwell Mianie Barnwell San Franciarco W. C. Ay Plato Nolo Mike India Delery Neo

Home Folks Invited to Call on Returning Soldier

A note from the Tyme Walks editor invites residents across many towns to greeting returning soldiers. It urges former residents to extend invitations to call and form pleasant acquaintances, listing numerous towns and states as part of the appeal to reestablish hometown ties.

Rome Li Maby Kelly Field Cate Ithe Florela Ala J. Freing Ladi Stanislaus Col Ohio Alva Oxla Howe le Flore Okie Shacokin Pas Wileabarre Pay Providency Tes Flatey Tenn Lagat Utah Woodstock Windsor Tin Cruese Wic Trondercormitts S.C. Loutayttio Clarkshueg W.vananwood Michigan Tyme

Court Prosecution Delays and Board Dispute Probed

Fragmentary report shows ongoing prosecution delays and heated debates over board composition. Citizens pressed for disciplinary actions and clarified roles while committees debate service eligibility and moral standards.

Charters Filed Amid Dense Inaccurate OCR

The document lists numerous charter filings and amendments across American firms, detailing incorporators, capital stock levels, and city bases from Greenville to Tyler. Entries include Gainesvilla, Port Arias, and Amarillo with varied capital stock and expanding authorizations, plus permits to do business and notices of tax surrenderments.

Hee Vox Bobs Greenville Viila Capital Atari W. Lk Mottarmick Dentar Fio Graves Operating Co Madigon Wis Texas Port Arias G. A. Koghinaiur Atite Currie, Gaston & Bryarly Tyler Inerenaliss Capital Forreston State Bank Foreston Wal American Paint and Supply Co Dalling Hountey Ship Building Co Rouston Cuprie Snot Cash Grocery Co Cemple Capital Tock Moser ‘State Book Moscow Routhtand Cil Co Petrolia Mare Bank Tevst Co Davy Burnt Clay Badland Co Wisconaby Cabinat Dacknon Tann Quningre Lo Porland Me Et Paso Watermakers Jéw- Jelece’ Supply Company Gapital Tock Ineoenoratorx Dt Dpraker Kokomo Ind Cy x Wondall BLM Winnishaw Pano Gardner’ Park Amurential Camisny Canal Stock Garin Carlietace Wade Alint Dads Neeton

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