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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1918

Page

6

Harmony Club Social Calenda Ends With Wedding Plans

Society notes list Harmony Club dancing at five for members and guests. A wedding is announced for J Martin Schott and Miss Ardyce Dreiss at the bride's grandmother Mrs Henry Elmendorf home. Various school clubs meet, lectures on food conservation given, and a DRT concert closes the week with renowned artists performing at the Gunter Hotel ballroom.

J. Martin Schott Ardyce Dreiss Henry Elmendorf

Stenography Class Graduates at WCU A Club

The second preparedness stenography class at the W. C. U. A. completed the course this week with graduation in the club rooms. Supervisor Mrs Hazel Apking led the program as twenty four recipients received certificates including Emma Campbell Mrs G I Williams Douglass Dick Anna May Griesenbee Edith Schuetze Edn Mar Murray Idicola Tillie Rieehle Ruth Clementson Margaret Delfraise Bertha Moeller Dorothy Clampton Lydia Margaret Bridge Mesdiaiies Leila Peabody J 14 Mitchell R M Harris and G Durr.

John Ff. Vaughan Hazel Apking Emma Campbell G.I Wiliams Douglass Dick Anna May Griesenbee Idith Schuetze Idn Mar Murray Iricola Tillie Rieehle Ruth Clementson Margaret Delfraise Bertha Moeller Dorothy Clampton Lydia Margaret Bridge Lela Peabody Mitchell R. M. Iarris G. &. Durr

Bishop Capers Preaches Mass at Camp Travis Service

The Rt. Rev. William T. Capers will address a mass meeting at Camp Travis M C A auditorium at 7 30 p m Sunday evening The service includes hymns readings prayers and an address by Capers with a soldiers prayer and benediction The program features band numbers and a unified choir performance for soldiers and Episcopalians across San Antonio churches

William T. Capers D. D Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Episcopal Churches of Camp Travis Capers Christ Caesar God St. Paul's L. B. Richards Christ Church W- B. Stevens St. Mark's C. H. Reese Lee W. Heaton Dwight Cameron Kelly Field 60Th Infantry Band America San Antonio U.S. A W. B. Stevens L. W. Doud Bishop Capers Uni An Italy Rev. L. B. Richards Wellyfield No. 1

Police arrest raid hints at San Antonio theft ring

City detectives say a network of burglars and petty thieves operated in San Antonio for weeks and is linked to numerous robberies. Clothing, hats, and government horse shoes worth thousands were recovered from department stores and the Waufman Dry Goods Store after arrests by Detectives King James White Robinson Norton Carver and Kobr.

San Antonio United States Wall King, James, White and Robinson Josie Brothers Frank Brothers Ranesom & Silsbee Waufman Dry Goods Austin San Marcos Hee Red Cross East Commerce Street King and James Norton, Carver Kobr American Var Company

Housewives for Soldiers and First Aid Kits Distributed

A Thursday meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union at St. Mark parish house organized care items for soldiers. Housewife kits with needles and first aid necessities were stocked, and a Pocket Scripture Treasury along with a pledge card were included. It was announced January 24 will be a nationwide day of prayer and fasting for ratification of the national prohibition amendment.

Women's Chris Temperance Union St. Mark

Soldiers wed after licenses granted at Camps Travis Kelly Field

Five marriage licenses were issued Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to soldiers. Names include Nicholas Violet from Camp Travis and Virginia Roses, Edward Lacklen of the 81st Aero Squadron at Kelly Field with Lena Lack, Jacob Combs, Harry Drewes of the 225th Squadron at Kelly Field with Lena Westerterp, Karl Zinn of RK 859th Infantry at Camp Travis with Lagretta Wilcox, and A Josephaur Ler of the Signal Corps at Fort Sam Houston with Lilia Wells.

Nicholas Violet Qartermasters Department Camp Travis Virginia Edward Lacklen S81st Aero Squadron Kelly Field Zacob. Combs Harry Z. Drewes Lena Westerterp Karl A. Zinn 859Th Infantry Lagretta Wilcox A. Joseph Aurler, Co. K Signal Corps Fort Sam Wouston Lilia Wells

Sunday Church Services and Schedules Listed

Church listings detail numerous congregations with addresses and services. Bible school times, morning and evening sermons, ordained pastors, and active programs such as YP and Junior groups are listed across San Antonio area churches.

Missionary Alliance church activities and programs

The column lists multiple church groups including the Missionary Alliance and First Presbyterian Church with details on prayer meetings Bible classes and Sunday school. It names locations such as 92h Matagorda Street Merthaler and First Presbyterian venues, plus pastors Dr Arthur Jones and Rev James M Todd and dates for gatherings and special events.

Theosophical Society Meeting and Public Lectures

Theosophical Society will meet at headquarters 602 Swearingen McCraw Building this Sunday at 3 p.m. L W Rogers will give lectures at Carnegie Hall Saturday, with evening programs Sunday and Monday. UNIPAVEAN Unitarian Church, Rev George If Bad ser, minister, holds services in Guyterotel ballroom with a sermon tomorrow morning titled This Queer This Human Nature. Squire day school meets an hour before services.

Swearingen- McCraw Building He Leteures L. W. Rogers Carnegie Hall Cuiehtang Nvigins S.15 Unitarian Church George If Badser Guyterotel M. Hopic Squire Day School

Church in Zion Holds Regular Services in San Antonio

The San Antonio branch of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion, led by general overseer John A. Lewis successor to founder John Alexander Dowdle, conducts services at Red Men’s Hall 1121 Soledad Street at 3 p.m. Sundays and prayer meetings Wednesdays at 3 p.m. at 202 Adams Street led by evangelist N. E. Green.

San Antonio Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In Zion John A. Lewis John Alexander Dowdle Red Men's Hall Soledad Street Adams Street N. JE. Green

Life and Evening Services at First Church of Christ

Christian Science church at Fifth Street and Avenue announces Sunday services including morning and evening rites. Sunday school at 9 30 a m with testimony meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. Free reading room at 514 35 Gibs Usuilu tus open weekdays 10 a m to 3 30 p m and Sundays 2 to 6 p m. Army reading room 404 36 Central Office Building open weekdays 10 a m to 1 p m and Sundays 2 to 10 p m.

Chuarch Chetat Schendlet Avenue Fifth Street Army Reading

Church Activities and Sermon Schedule Reported

Church of Christ evenings and mornings services listed for Porter Street and nearby locations. Study sessions, prayer meetings, and a Wednesday sermon at Camp Travix are noted with times and ministers referenced.

Nazarene church schedule and repair notes in Colorado

Church notices list services and sermons for the First Church of the Nazarene in Colorado with times 9:00 and 6:30 p.m. References to revival meetings led by Milton Williams and the Williams-Robinson group under a Webrown tent note they will not proceed heavily until repairs are completed. A Nazarene mission at 3124 Main Street is mentioned along with a prayer meeting midweek.

Nazarene Misslow

Church News Notes and Upcoming Services

Rev. Joseph A. Vance of Detroit preaches at Madison Square Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at one. The week features Holy Communion in Episcopal churches Friday at 10 for the feast of the Conversion of St Paul. Westminster Presbyterian and First Presbyterian host Christian Endeavor activities including a prayer meeting January 30 and a housing rally February 1. Executions include baptisms at Prospect Hill Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. The Naturel Ureights Methodist repairs restore services. Travis Park Methodist outlines a Glance Meeting Sunday and a Wednesday personal workers class. Leaders include Mrs. J. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Holland, and Miss Scott with arrangements by Lydia.

First Baptist Church Fourth Taylor Streets J. Porter Fhe Imminuel le YP Riverside Park Baptist Church J. M. Carrol Ilo. Yu Pe U Benton Hill Baptist Hur Grant Avenue Ashby Price Tyng Doc Williams Marc LE. G. Holloway Vine and Haysets W. W. Lee A. A B. Y Au Vernande St San Antonio Lrather Matthews Bank Waster Pegues Memorial Denver Boulevard St Anthony Avenue Hb. RR Byrd Hillcrest Baptist Church South Plores Elsie Streets Prospect Hill Baptist Church St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Streets Stev. J. Hi. Quinn Gall Pasteurs St. Anthony Benedicti Children of Mary San Bernando Cathedral A. Rosa Sam A. Ween Cole Mogiahong Geehan St. John's Seminary Society Vincenta de Raul Wetton San Vernands Society Beng Our Lady of Sorrows Jones Amy Road Mev Manuel Aymemt Lai Sadiy Somi Sm Media Masy Christchurch Episcopal Laurel Heights Belknap Rugselh L. B. Richards W. Te Caper Christ Church Young Men's Chiin Association Amp ‘Travis St. Paul St. John’s Cherry and Burnet W. Br, Stevens, DD Hard School A. m Trad Mark Acta of Faith West End Ye Avenue Izamora St Woo Woestemeyer Tylvey First United Presbyterian E. McStravick Utica Denver Bowlevant Christian Endeavor Covenanter and Westminster Presierian Church Garden King William Sureeis Thomas W. Griffiths Bob Wat Teachers’ Conference Joseph A. Vance D. D Detroit Madison Square Presbyterian Church Vance National Service Commission The Presbyterian Church Fidelis First Presbyterian Church Harris Holland Dero Porter Christian Endeavor Society Westminster Presbyterian Church Het. CS. Wesley Weddell Travis Park Methodist Church Mra. A Chiss Slaines Elies Darth

Story of New Zealand lecture on economic and political history

Th. G. Bestourgeon spoke on New Zealand as a social laboratory for government theories noting public ownership of roads and services equal suffrage and sale of public lands on time. The death of Maj. Frederick Hadra was announced and funeral plans discussed. Next meeting to cover The Alsatian Question with Robert Pare.

New Zealand Ty Th. G. Bestourgeon Mr. LeStourgeon Maj Frederick Hadra Robert Pare

General Morrison reports faster training for Texans and Oklahomans

Fort Worth Tex January reports Major General Joli Morricau directing home army training. He praised Texans and Oklahomans in the Mit condition and predicted progress over the next two months would outpace the previous four.

Morrison O Ware Fort Wortit Tex Joli Morricau Iemi Unis Ware

Ten Arrests From Police Vice Squad Activities

Police vice squads arrested ten people on Friday night for disorderly houses vagrancy and unlawful liquor sales. Detectives, under Captains Shirvey Van Riper and with military police, targeted rooms along Leigh Steel Austin Street and South Concho Street. Several women and two soldiers faced charges, while a rooming house owner was fined for fire safety violations. Two children found home alone prompted a Humane Society review.

Central Police Dees Shirvey van Riper Leigh Steel Sherrs Old National Army Newark South Concho Street van Kper Austin Street Prospect Hill Wonin Notie Soledad Street McNeel Harvey The Humane Society

Third Court to Convene for 24th Infantry Trials

Department headquarters announced a third court martial for additional members of the 24th Infantry. Major Sutphin, already judge advocate at two prior trials, will preside as the Washington review delays capital sentences for five convicted black soldiers. San Antonio and El Paso reports detail ongoing preparations and testimony gathering.

Warthy Wold 24Th Infantry Wesrea Houstonviet Anugust Sutphin Il Paso Ma Joy Sutphin Department Washington Wilson

Transfer to Service Battalion Sparks Racial Tension at Camp Travis

At Camp Travis the final selection for the 607th Engineer Service Battalion caused nearly 100 men to be moved to other units. About the same number have been pulled from other commands to fill the ranks. The 607th is described as a crack negro unit and may be sent to France ahead of other Camp Travis outfits, similar to the 509th which is training for overseas duty.

Fo7th Engineer Travis France Camp Travis 509Th

Hospital Grounds Patrol Duty Assigned at Cammy Tri Base

The Both company of the 164th depot brigade is assigned permanent guard duty at the base hospital Cammy Tri via. Their duties include patrolling the hospital grounds watching for fire and assisting in firefighting if needed.

Fifteenth Datetalion 164Th Depot Brigade Cammy

Christhoy Endeavor Society Elects Officers for Six Months

The senior Christian Endeavor Society of the Central Christian Church elected officers for the next six months at a Wednesday meeting. Frank Dearing was named president, Phillip Becker first vice president, Estelle Smith second president, Pearl McCorry treasurer, L. Re Marr secretary, Rogamond Mitchell first pianist, and Mrs Jank Dearing aunt pianist. The City Christian Endeavor Union will meet with these officers at the Central Christian Church.

Christhoy Endeavor Society Christian Endeavor Society Central Christian Church Frank Dearing Phillip Becker Estelle Smith Pearl McCorry Fetery L. Re Marr Rogamond Mitchell Jank Dearing City Christian Wnderver Union Central Christian

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