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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1918

Page

3

Convention to discuss war aims at Texas Retail Merchants event

The Texas Retail Merchants Association plans a June 12 17 convention in Waco to discuss war conditions and national officers of the food aid ministry and the board of economy. Adolph Grasey says the meeting will focus on aiding war aims with little talk of profits. A pre-convention gathering is planned at Waco on June 10.

Texas Retail Merchants Association Waco Adolph Grasey State Association Uraew Oval Arsughtley Wacotine

New Camp Recruits To Be Examined For Hookworm

A hookworm survey will examine new camp recruits at Canty Train led by Major Charles Woford and a Hocker Institute doctor. The program aims to test and treat those with hookworm, with assistants from several officers at the Army Reserve office. Exams occur while at the depot brigade, with post-examination quarantine of about six weeks.

Pervilla Wcy Delig Canty Charles Woford Medical Reserve Corps Hocker Teller Keford Tockefeller Fontsiuny Texas Kam Houston Matra Kaford Tientenants Muimtey Glenn Evans Amaty Faucett James Lubrecht Howard Mitgerald Teri Camip al Thavah Perrena Anon Aist Louisiana

Mystery in Shooting At Mrs Wells Home

Mrs John A Wells and her brother David J Watson were wounded at 8 46 PM Wednesday night at 2002 Avenue YW. Watson suffered a severed artery from a bullet and was taken to Robert B Gregg Memorial Hospital then to Dilec Nosytttal Camp Baws. both are recovering. Detectives and officers rushed to the Wells home and found a pistol with cartridges. investigation ongoing.

John A. Wells Avenue ‘Yw David J. Watson Tientry Carl Travis Robert B. Gregg Memorial Hospital Watson Baws Wella Wan Fond Dt Cho

Theaters Plan to Divert Funds to Red Cross

Theater managers and the Square Deal Association in San Antonio propose diverting pennies from a ten percent war tax to the Red Cross. If approved, the plan could raise about 26 000 annually by increasing per ticket tax by one to four cents when paying with nickels. A meeting is planned involving the public and theater patrons to discuss details and support.

San Antonio Square Deal Association Ema Red Cross Square Deat Association

First Graduate of Stinson School of Flying Dies

Lieutenant Jas Gorman of the Royal Naval Air Service, a Canada bound pilot and the first graduate of the Stinson School of Flying in San Antonio, was killed near Malta while testing a Camel aircraft for reconnaissance. His parents in Uitawas were informed by his sister and mother. He completed flight training in 1915, joined the Royal Flying Corps, and served with the British Expeditionary Forces before his fatal crash.

Diight Jas Gorman Kuwa Canada Royal Naval Air Service Malya Biltkth Expeditionary Korvss Stinson School of Seying San Antonio Hhinson Gornytr Uitawas Gurman Gorman Antonia the &Ingon School of Oying Ottawa Royal Wiving Corps England Isle Malta Dados Rman Comarander Whitehead

Dandrine Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure and Shine

An old style advertisement touts Danderine hair tonic as a cure for dandruff and itchy scalp. It claims the product cleanses dust and excess oil, strengthens roots, and promotes new, shiny hair growth with regular use. It urges readers to buy Howlton’s Dandatine from drug stores and follow directions.

Xon Khowlton

Calendar of Society Events At Gunter Evisha and Local Groups

Society notices list a dance at the Gunter Evisha hall and several meetings: Luther R. Tate auxiliary No. 2 at 2:30 p.m., K P Hall. Parent-Teacher Association at 3:50 p.m. with Miss Iva Scott as speaker. Yerimneaseen event at 8 p.m.. San Antonio Chapter meeting at 2 p.m. in Watt & Marx. Missionary Society tea at Park Methodist Church from 8 to 10 p.m. at Mrs. TWH Vlannery’s home. Cal vary Hoplist Church Matrons rent at 3 p.m. with Mrs. Walter Neldert.

Tod Cross San Antonio Watt & Marx Pidelis Calvary Hoplist Church Walter Nel Lamar Street

Matinee party and society notices at local venues

Grummond hosted a matinee at the Majestic Theater with Miss Lenchen Schober as guest of honor, followed by tea at the Welfe and Marx tea room. The event featured pink Kil arney roses and ornate pink satin decorations. Other attendees included Mrs. Lewis Harting and Mrs. Zim. Lawhorn, with plans for a Cousin Kate performance at the Grand Opera House March 4. Additionally, a talk by Dr. Uribuen on Latin America organized by UC Berkeley and Pan-American groups was highlighted, plus various club meetings and musical recitals at the Woman's Club and other venues.

Historic Women’s Auxiliary colonial reception at Eastburn home

Mrs Sterling Price Adams and other notables attended the Woman's Auxiliary of the YMCA colonial reception at Mrs Byron Eastburn's home. Guests viewed patriotic decor and a George Washington figure, with tea served amid floral arrangements and period costumes. A long guest list included many local figures and a note on fashion items and admission prices. A separate note mentions the Landed crew of Iota Mundi and German-Danish wartime movements.

Byron Eastburn George ‘Washington Wy Ly Marlin Ches- Thomas W. Griffiths Worothy Matthews Wester Martha Washington Benjamin Amber Betsy Moss Craig Adams Columbia A. J. Parker Nellie Custis Ivenor Price Cufing Ney

Chamber approves 110 million francs for German ship charter

The chamber of deputies voted to appropriate 110000000 francs to charter a German ship. France placed the vessel at Brazil's disposal. The vote stood 317 to 11.

Chamber of Deputies France Brazil

Bank Board Named for Morris Plan San Antonio

A 21 member board of directors for Morris Plan Bank in San Antonio was named by the committee on organization. Directors include J. N. Brown J. K. Beretta George C. Vaughan Ede win Chamberlain Fred W. Cook Charles S. Diehl and others. Capital stock payments are due by Monday March 4 and a charter application will be sent to Austin. The bank may be named the century bank of the Morris system if approved soon.

Morris Plan Bank San Antonio Committee On Alamo National Gank J. N. Brown J. K. Beretta George Ci. Vaughan Ede Win Chamberlain Fred W. Cook Charles S. Diehl W. J. Ewing J He Frost W. W. Collier Charles Gruebner Henry J. Halff Hoalingmén Hendrick Jarratt J.B. Martindale Pere Abbey William Woodward York City Harry Lande Hiram Partee Arthur Stormsandy H. Sanderson Austin Treasot Pro Ten St.range

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