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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1918

Page

6

Social calendar highlights at Fort Sam Houston events

Saturday events include a dinner dance for Col. and Mrs. Sterling Price Adams at Fort Sam Houston honoring Mrs. Mary Armstrong and Miss Helen Kelly. Reservations managed by Mrs. W. A. Daniel for a Juniorican event honoring Mrs. Jane Kippin. Elsie Scott to Dallas for Southern Methodist studies after holidays with Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Scott.

Sterling Prica Adams Fort + Sam Jouston Mary Armstrong Wilmin ‘Ton, del Helen Kelly Las Vegas N. M W. A. Daniel Woman's City Committee Jane Kippin Wosdick Comission Elsie Scott Dallas Southern, Methodist University 5. W. Scott

Simple oil capsules promise weight loss breakthrough

An optimistic ad promotes Korean oil capsules as a weight loss aid. It claims easy routines and breathing exercises will reduce fat quickly, improve health, energy, and happiness, and encourages readers to obtain the capsules at local drug stores.

City Telephone Rates Opposed by Citizens Group

A mass meeting at the Retwil Merchants' Association forms a seven member committee in San Antonio to campaign against an impending rate increase by the Western Telegraph and Telephone Company. They aim to recruit more civic leaders and push for a cost analysis study to justify any need for higher charges. The County Medical Society has also protested the proposed rise, urging the city council to oppose the rates as an unfair tax shift.

Western Telephone Company Authority Gunter Hotel Retwil W. M. Morgan William Schlesinger G. G. Geyer A. K. Gill Retson John Kennes A. Burdin A. Spencer Stedical Society San Antonio County Medical Society Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company

Will Train Teachers At Saint Marks Episcopal Parish House

A fifteen week teacher training program opens Monday at 8 pm in the parish house of Saint Mark's Episcopal Church. Miss Midna McNeil lectures on Child Study and Soul Pedagogy. Speakers include Rector Rev Richards and Bishop William Cape with sessions on Christian charity and soldiers’ welfare.

St Mark's Episcopal Church Midna McNeil Hichards Christ Church B. W. Doud Wh. Ds Lee W. Heaton Honee

Will Entertain Camps by Kelly Field Minstrels

Three performances at Kelly Field and nearby towns drew capacity crowds despite bad weather. The Grand Theatre hosted the Ute minstrels and vaudeville acts with lively songs and comic quips while soldiers enjoyed moving scenic effects. After show, many attendees returned to St Anthony Hotel for a midnight supper.

Fiv Kelly Field Operfara St. Anthony

Three Alarms of Fire Hit City Streets

Three fires broke out Friday afternoon and night, causing about 3690 in damage. A blaze on North Street damaged a dwelling, a second fire on De Lacrue Street caused close to 100 dollars in damage to a Pullman car, and a third fire near a theater damaged properties with losses totaling around 250000 in a will dispute noted at the end.

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Church Services and Meetings Across Local Churches

Sunday schedules for several churches include First Baptist at Fourth and Tay lop streets with morning worship and youth activities, Jed by Pier Wilton and Potts. Temple, Baptist Young People meet in the evening at Pegues Memorial Denver Boulevard. San Antonio class of Associated Bible Students plans Monday lectures, study sessions, and prayer meetings on North Flores Street.

First Baptist Church Fourth Taylop Streets A. Mt Praieh Sealah 72Th An Baptist Young Peas Pegues Memorial Denver Boulevard St Anthony Avenue Myrd Smeaty Senod Jed Wilton Chireh Brena Vi Fan Bsa Thomas Potts Paetor Ies Siete People’s U Bible School Nathan San Antonio Mondora Yendane Flores Street Keliefs Vis Park Wy Tgerr Ste PH Ebany Glieser Uae Fist Sonday Ates Evenin Wiaver Ket Clortor Mendar Toache Tishprimers Sission Ciurell Nvni Phas Janina Ofetwek Admar Street Chyarehy Tipissapal Laureehts Belknap Stursell Richard Peetin Pinetoy Conan Evi Orase Am Sawselina Pitde Ehsuy Weaper Avery pheYes

Catholic services and church notices in town parish rosters

The document lists mass schedules for St Marys Cathedral and St Johns, with English and Spanish services, benedictions, catechism, and devotions. It also notes parish events at Central Christian and Prospect Hill churches, including sermons, Bible school, and junior groups, plus Lutheran and Methodist notices with service times, catechism, and parish activities.

An Fernando Cathedral Sy Hadren St. John's Pooelark Paul Goa Ely Oelock St. Mari's T. Mary Imass Mthony Marneet

Multiple Presbyterian Churches and Services Across City

The notice lists many Presbyterian churches including Madison Square Th, Harlindale, Owem, Whia Street, Westminster, and Stoner with details on pastors, Sunday schools, and preaching times. It notes weekly prayer meetings, Bible classes, and community events for January and upcoming sermons.

Christian Science Church Services and Schedule Report

The notice outlines Sunday and Wednesday services at the Christian Science church, with details on readings, Sunday schools, and weekly hours. It references building location at 404 a 4 Ventral offices and related activities including Sabbath school and reading rooms.

Vifth Street Nem Viret Owen Kervive Gehoel Asd Deslimontil Yao le Gibbs Ta & We M. Poser

Denver Heights Church of Christ Scheduled Services and Notices

The Denver Heights Church of Christ lists regular Sunday services with morning and evening preaching and Bible study, plus a women’s group and various denominational meetings. Other churches in the area include a First Presbyterian, a Lutherans church on South Presa Street, and a St. Patrick’s parish, with multiple weekly activities and Sunday school schedules.

Denver Heighta Church of Christ Soler Serviers Mern Neota St. Pat's Mates St. Pat's Mates Latherne Chareh Missouri Synod

Calvary Baptist and Madison Square Church Notices

Church services announced at Calvary Baptist with Art Pearce and Cammy ney leading music. Madison Square Presbyterian to host soldier members and friends with Rev. D. M. Yodd assisted by Rev. Mr Fagel and Mr White as singers join the Madison Square quartet. Revival services in the Big Brown Tent delayed due to the blizzard damage. The revival party will next hold service at Church of the NX zone with Rev. A. L Todd delivering the address titled The Crisis.

Art Pearce Twentieth Artistery Cammyney Wall Calvary Baptist Church Sanday Artifiers San Antonio Yicinity Vearee Jamimiry Madison Square Presbyterian Church Friends of the Church Tey D. M. Yodd Fagel White Madison Sanare Quartette Willams- Robinsons Evangelistic Parity Sunnday Church of the NX A. AL Todd A. O. Brock J. J. Waxhind Jaywood Couts Nashville Ter Charles W. Meyers Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church C. Micklider

Community notices and church events in San Antonio

The article lists varied church meetings and public talks in San Antonio including Lutheran Synod pastors conference at Grace Mandish Church, sermons at Grace Mandish and Gunter Hotel, Maj. Gen. Buckman address at First Baptist, Travis Park stewards meeting, San Antonio Ministerial Union Eb meeting, Denver Boulevard service by Rev C Micklider, Epworth League mothers service at Train Park Methodist with Mrs L B Haines and Mrs J E Pilley, and activities inviting soldiers to attend.

Esas Conference Lutheran Joint Synod of Ohio Grace Mandish Lutheran Church John W. Buckman Southern Department First Baptist Church Epworth League Train Park Methodist Church L. B. Haines J. E. Pilley A. G. Wesler

Symphony Orchestra Benefits Red Cross Concert in San Antonio

The San Antonio Symphony Orchestra conducts a Sunday benefit concert at Beethoven Hall with conductor Pan Bhi and soloist Adeling Crate. Proceeds support the American Red Cross, marking the second such charity event by the ensemble after a successful prior performance.

Oenjovie San Antonio Adeling Crate American Red Cross Red Cross

Personal Mention Names in Sparse 19th Century Lineup

Fragmentary notes list multiple individuals with towns and partial roles. Names include Martin of Dallas, Wey Hanter, Rabovy de Kay of Chlenao, and several others with unclear titles or affiliations. The readable details provide only terse identifiers and locations, lacking coherent events or dates.

Goon. Martin Dallas Wey Hanter Rabovy de Kay Chlenao Su Anthony Nowe

Ohio Hospital Reports Status of Willian Fowler in San Antonio

Word from Lakeside Hospital Clevehend Texas confirms serious condition of Willian HH Fowler formerly of Warren Ohio and a graduate of Antonino high school. Fowler sustained critical injuries after an auto accident that crushed his hip and badly damaged his back requiring multiple bone resets and an operation. His sister Mrs Tina of New fldlstein Wis is with him at the hospital. Fowler formerly resided at Adams Street.

San Antonio Willian HH. Fowler Warren Ohio Fowler Baeks H.a. Tina New Fldlstein Wis Hin Ats Lakeside Hospital Clevehind Adams Street Riving

Soldier in hold up faces police after dramatic restaurant robbery

A 28 year old soldier from Kelly Field wearing civilian clothes robbed Mrs A Walter's restaurant on West Houston Street after firing at a ketchup bottle and forcing patrons to surrender money and jewels. He was arrested nearby by Officer Akers with help from Sergeant Cutlers and detectives Yantis and Bar SWS after the hold up.

Chu Kelly Field A. Walter West Houston Street D. Akers Hing Justice of the Peace Campbell's Poleomuan Akers Clement Utiers 339Th Infantry Seregeunt Cutlers Meo Barsscdl Sadth Infantry AL Dunn Contany Ty Lath Engineers Sergeant Spearman Nineteenth Iniimatrs

Hoover plans new food saving rules to aid allies

Washington officials report Hoover outlines extended conservation measures to boost Allied grain shipments. He says additional 1000000 to 1100000 bushels are needed and that exports will be limited to prevent shortages for the United States while Allies rely on increased supply.

Hoover Washington, UC Aimerien Furthwa Mr. Hoover Washington Tsa

Schedule change for Army camp trains to better serve student officers

The camp at Stratos, Loon Springs, and the BALCAL PS adjusts its train timing to fit a new schedule. Daily mixed trains shift to earlier departures with a Saturday late service and a Sunday morning return. The changes, effective Saturday, aim to align transport with cadet duties and weekend dismissals.

Cor Uhertana Vent Sue Atte Tong Eaaip Foy Ennip Cay Esloel San Antonio Seng m Foe Ago Stanley de Tina Ness Hoadoelk

Mine owners protest government control of vital deposits

Protest by mine owners protests the proposed government control of vital deposits and ore plants during wartime. Representatives claim the measure would threaten tungsten and other metals used for war, urging preservation of business, with owners citing broad opposition and fear of nationalization.

Wasteengtoin Bs Co Neenesbar Master of Uiness Chaitiasur Chaitiasur of Thes Committee Mininne Thanse Sittie Norasc Metal Omie Beete

Report on School Five Officers and Staff Training Summary

Five officers who have been assigned to the brigade and held officers' school are discussed. Col. William J. Berre leads the infantry and Lt Col Geers M. Battle commands artillery. The school has been active since January 3 with more than ninety ranking officers now in training.

I Barnard Br2th Field Artiise Washington Barnes Hell William J. Berre Lient Geers M. Battle Lise Intiatey Velo Ropert Craig Titt Pipth Snes Jauuairy 3 Virh Faoatte Nalanece

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