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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1912
Page
18
Boerne residents Nancy and Mary Saunders celebrated birthdays with a large turnout at a Depot Avenue home. Two sisters shared the same date, Nancy turning 13 and Mary 61. Games followed by cakes, cocoa, fruits and nuts capped the gathering.
At a January 10 1912 meeting of the Ladies Guild of the Church of the Messiah officers were reelected: B B Hoskins Sr president J B Ken maid vice president W C Kleine treasurer F C Ollie secretary Emma Fischer Altar Guild president. Members and guests heard sketches and papers on notable colonial figures.
Miss Hermine Fechner hosted an entertaining U S club gathering Tuesday with many games. Miss Hendie Riedel won the top score and received the club pin. Miss Emma Kindreck of Runge visited relatives and friends last week. Ceasar Metz of Cuero visited Sunday. Miss Josie Schwab of Yoakum stayed for an extended visit. Jane Schmidt hosted a birthday party with games and a lunch. Miss Kaufmann and Master Edwin Gerhardt of San Antonio plan a few weeks with kin. ER V Gerhardt left for a few days in San Antonio. Mrs Dick Hutchins and children returned to Cuero after visiting home folks.
Mrs. Frank H. Woolls and children of Cotulla visit Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Sanders in Pearsall. Dr. L. C. Williamson and Dr. Howard relocate to Pearsall. Local residents from Dilley San Antonio Graham Covey Chapel and Derby move or visit for business or relatives.
A large wedding was held at Mrs. William Soerge’s home as Paula Soerge and Gilbert Penshorn wed with Rev. Jaworski officiating. Paula wore white satin. matron of honor was Mrs. Hugo Schulze and maid of honor Miss Frieda Schulze. They plan a short trip and will reside in a new home north of Seguin.
Luling residents report many visitors from Gonzales Seguin San Antonio Lockhart and Bastrop. Numerous social calls include Miss Tony Klein marrying Robert Koym at the Floresville home with Rev A W Wilson officiating. The joyful event adds to a week of hospitality and travel across nearby towns.
Mrs. Jane McVea of Gonzales and Miss Sadie Steward of Waelder visited here this week. Mrs. Harry Kerr returned to Houston after an extended stay. Mrs. J A Arnim and children visited Cistern, while Mrs. Lizzie Patterson called in Moulton. Other visits included Dr. McKay in San Antonio and Mrs. 8 Cook in Galveston along with several trips to Rock Island, Fayetteville, Eagle Lake, and McDade.
Floresville and surrounding areas saw a series of business and relative visits this week. Quincy McCracken and Lee Price traveled to Gonzales and San Antonio while County Clerk John McDaniel and Col. J. D. Miles made trips to San Antonio and Cotulla. W. O. Murray and J. H. Brown also visited San Antonio along with Mrs. 8. V. Houston and Miss Lizzie genyes. Miss Lucile Griffith continues her time away as she attends, with further details pending.
Mrs Will Metze and her young son visit her parents Mr and Mrs C L Eckhardt in Yorktown. Mrs Mary R Fly of New York arrives for winter rooms at Jas per Shaper's. Mother's club met at the high school with strong turnout. Miss Mamie Appelby travels to San Benito for her sister in law’s illness. Mrs J W Lott and daughter Myrtle return from Houston. Mr and Mrs Hugh Hanley and daughter Maude of Fannin attend a Monday play. Dinner at W B Davis for L H Murray of Charleston W Va. Mrs J D Seeligson hosts Bridge club with top score by Mrs W G Mc Campbell. Lott Pettus to host next. Daughters of the Confederacy plan January 19 entertainment at Denham hotel honoring Lee and Jackson with program notes and music. Bessie Feldman visiting from Farley school. Mrs J M Pettus and son Louis Albert visiting her parents L Seeligsop.
Rockport and Port Aransas residents frequent the bay area, with Will Jones and Mayor J E Cotter stopping by on a hunting trip. Several visitors including Bert F Frazier, J K Davis, and Mr Mrs G E Roberts return from trips, while District Judge E A Stevens wraps up a Floresville term. Prominent Fort Worth figures stay in a private car during a Bay trip.
San Marcos residents report travel to San Antonio and Lexington visits. Lloyd Johnson of San Marcos marries Jessie Holcombe in Yoakum. Local gatherings include fire department banquet and numerous club and church activities with guests from Houston, Dallas, and Moulton attending.
Miss Jessie Holcomb of Yoakum and L G Johnson of San Marcos wed at the Holcomb residence with Rev W B Lansing officiating. The couple left for a brief bridal tour then plan to settle in San Marcos. Also notes visits by Mrs J W Pickings and Mrs Thomas B Wilmuth among local residents.
The Cameron Thalians met Saturday afternoon with Miss Katie Henderson. A salad course with tea followed the games. Guests included Mrs. R. D. Brown and several local and nearby residents from Taylor Meridian Tracy Temple Galveston Waco and Cameron. Many residents and visitors were noted as attending and returning from trips.
Mrs. J H Chancellor returns to Dallas after a month with her daughter. Mrs. Scottie Williams of Austin visits brother T A W Hill and other relatives. Mrs. R F Hyde returns from Bastrop, visiting her parents. Eva Rhodes of Red Rock visits Mrs H W Moore. Kittie Phillips, visiting Mrs J R Rewish, goes home to Winchester. W R Terry spent Saturday in San Antonio. J R Tabor returns to Houston after visiting A R Tabor. Pansy Haglebore of Sherman visits George Thomas family. A M Hill returns to Kountze after visiting her father T A W Hill. Maggie Fowler visits relatives in Huntsville.
Mrs John G Kenedy and Mrs Lee Lytton of La Parra ranch visit for weeks. J L Landrum and daughter from Brownsville spend the week. J W Wilson and wife of Burlington Iowa winter in the city. W H McCracken of Kingsville visits. F D Lyle trips to Houston. Florence Dreyer leaves for San Antonio to resume studies. EB Watkins and wife of Kingsville guests of L A Wilcox. Mrs Violet Hood leaves for Memphis for a month. Josephine Woods of Beeville and Loretta Borden of Sharpsburg visit. Reverend W D Black of Ballinger conducts revival in Robstown. Mason Williams, Roy Campbell, Jacob Wagner with San Antonians in Corpus. Alec Stevenson and family and Annie Stevenson leave for Eagle Pass. Randolph Robertson of Laredo visits mother Bettie Robertson. W N Wiggins and wife of San Antonio attend county Sunday school convention.
A steady stream of visitors arrives from Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Arkansas, and California, including H C Johnson from Oklahoma City and N C Barnes from California, with several planning extended stays. Local social events feature the Embroidery and Althea Thimble clubs, entertaining guests such as Mrs Mayme Moore, Miss Mary Long, and Mrs Claude Grubbs. Officer changes include N M Bartly joining the First State Bank as bookkeeper while George Eads takes vacation with family in Portales.
W C Baker arrived from Illinois after months away. Frank Reeder and wife from San Antonio visit Mrs. Reeder's parents Mr and Mrs G A Manly. R H Seefeld and family return from Alice after a month. Mrs B H Passmore of Ganado visits daughter Mrs L W S. Miss Pearlee ill recently. L W Gaddis and sons in Laredo. Commonwealth quartet under Rice bureau played final show at the auditorium. Miss Viola Zuch becomes stenographer in canal office of N G Simpson. Mrs J Clark Dunn returns from San Antonio. B Wildenthal Jr and wife go to Millett. Henry Yeager of Hebbrowville visits Cotulla. Mrs C A Woodward of Millett visits sister Mrs Bud Neal.
Miss Selma Brossmann daughter of Mr and Mrs F R Brossmann married Frank Czichos Wednesday morning at Santa Rosa church Father Mathis officiating The couple will visit Houston and attend a complimentary dance on return Mrs Tiy Neuhaus hosted the Comus Card Club on January 16 with prizes won by Mrs R Nordhausen guest prize by Miss Lillie Sengelmann and consolation by Mrs Hy Herder A list of attendees followed Mr and Mrs Meyerhoff of Hallettsville visited Mr and Mrs M C Levy Sunday Wallace Baumgarten and Frank Shhindler left for New Orleans to attend school
Kerrville notes show Mrs. F H Coleman and daughter visiting, Doubert Bourland from San Antonio in Kerrville Wednesday, A Schreiner leaving for California, Walter Karger from San Antonio visiting, M F Leeds and family moving to Shreveport, B F Denton from Turtle Creek in town, Mr and Mrs H F Scholl returning to New Braunfels, Lee Mosty visiting, Stanley Butt of Memphis visiting family, D H Hughes and Carr ranch visitors, H I Harden and George Dowdy from nearby towns also in Kerrville.
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