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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1912

Page

6

Social Evening Mix of Guests and Clubs Honors

Mrs George Johnson hosts dancing at her West Craig Place home honoring Miss Irene Wolf. The Business Women's club of the Young Women's Christian Association stages a hay ride and watermelon party in the evening. Miss Vida Vick gives a car ride to Boerne for guest Miss Gladys Ewing of Houston. Miss Marie Schafer hosts afternoon cards for Miss Helen Bollows. Mrs Henry Burns hosts afternoon cards for Miss Gladys Burns and Miss Blanche Murphy. Knights of Columbus entertain on the St Marys parochial school roof garden.

George Johnson West Craig Place Irene Wolf Business Women's Club Young Woman's Christian Association Vida Vick Boerne Gladys Ewing Houston Marie Schafer Helen Bollows Henry Burns Elmira Street Gladys Burns Blanche Murphy Knights of Columbus St. Mary’s Parochial School J. Coleman East Woodlawn Avenue Bessie McLaurin Mary Pancoast Miss Roberts Mary Young Gladys Ins Yadie Clamp Zaleme Pettus Louise Moore Lucile Mclhenny Harriet Grigg Susan Denman Josephine Woodhull Lydia Moore Ruth Shaw Nina Trimble Marie Burns Mary Wester Annie Roy Townsend Margaret Snook Mary Pauline Fordtran Virginia Collins Fairfax Cecil Janin Janie Polk Mary Louise Carter Inez Foster Marguerite Maracheau Margaret Kokernot Muriel Kokernot Celestine Zilker Ethel Holmgreer Lottie James Sehorn Margaret Braswell Elizabeth Camp Alleen White Dorothea Guenther Katherine Lukin Bess Allen Annie Burns Clara May Brooks Fanita McMillan Terry Marley Lillian Hughes Jane Gregory Austin Edith Goldstein Helen Rounds Constance Buehler Corinne Russell Elma Dil Russell Dorothy Swearingen Marjory Hicks Anna Dell Hicks Helen Gunther Roxanna Wilhelmina Schmidt Arthur Surcamp Leroy Denman Butler Knight Wilmer Jackson Edwin Maracheau Warwick Field Bill Devine Walter McAllister Will Howard Pardue Mr. Rho Merriweather Anderson Louis Maverick Will Scott Jack Coleman Mr. Chambers J. E. Riley Curtis Vaughn Richard Swearingen Frank Hicks George C. Westervelt Dave Chapman Misses Burns and Murphy Ruth Bingaman Wyrill Burns Toba Stern Fannie Smith Ruth Behring Elsie Schmitt Edna Hooke Wilhelmina Roxanna Schmidt Dora Green Anita Lottie Walsh Kathleen McCarthy Ada Moore Pauline Moore Dorothy Hilgers Marion Kullak Rita Finck Margaret Cristi Cecile Steinfeldt Marie Shafer Nolan Street Miss Rollins Laura Girard Ruth Burleson Sara Williams Elsie Patterson Juanita Hopkins

Government Hill Methodist Women Host Party At Club

The Woman's Missionary society of Government Hill Methodist church meets Friday at 3 PM with Mrs. Hoag leading. A buffet luncheon runs 4 to 6 PM at the Country Club, followed by a Third Artillery band concert. Activities include dancing 7 to 11, a handicap tennis tournament at 9 AM, a flag golf tourney all day, and the annual father and son golf tournament in the afternoon.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Government Hill Methodist Church Third Artillery

Liquor at the White House through U S presidencies

The article surveys liquor use at the White House across administrations from McKinley to Roosevelt and Taft. It notes differing practices among presidents, public scrutiny by temperance advocates, and notable incidents with guests and officials shaping public opinion.

White House Roosevelts Taft Togo McKinley Prohibition Party Mark Hanna Allegheny County W. Co. T. WU Roosevelt Brewers’ Association Cleveland Harrison Executive Mansion Chester A. Arthur

Sweaty Feet Quick Relief and Corns Promised by Calocide

An ad touts Calocide compound as the surest cure for sweaty feet corns and callouses with soaking wash for fifteen minutes. It claims instant relief from soreness and odor and says a twenty five cent box suffices for worst feet. Available through druggists or via wholesale houses.

Impromptu East Woodlawn Party Honors Miss Bessie McLaurin

A large afternoon gathering at Mrs. J. Coleman s home on East Woodlawn Avenue included numerous young women and men from prominent local families. The event featured national color decorations, social games, and a garden party benefit for the Society of St Vincent de Paul at the Wood home on North Pine Street.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul P. C. Wood North Pine Street

Associated Charities Strains Under Heavy Demand

Miss Jennie Patterson, financial secretary, says demand on Associated Charities far outstrips capacity. Drought and cold winters pushed many to seek day labor and aid. Beginning balance $1300, collected about $2100 plus subscriptions, all spent. awaiting Chamber of Commerce amalgamation to secure funds.

Jennie Patterson Chamber of Commerce

Country Club July Fourth Celebration and Events

Members and families invited to a Fourth of July celebration at the country club with a 4 to 6 buffet luncheon, a band from 4 to 11, dancing 7 to 11, a 9 a.m. men’s tennis tournament, an all day flag golf tourney, and the annual father and son golf competition in the afternoon. Also notice: Hebrew school during vacation at South Flores and Guibbeau streets, 9:30 to 12 and 1:30 to 3:30, free tuition.

Hebrew Institute South Flores and Guibbeau Streets L. N. Lee

Flynn Johnson Fight Returns July Fourth at Gunter Hotel

Direct returns announce the Flynn Johnson boxing match on July 4 at the Gunter Hotel with nightly music at the White Horse Tavern.

Gunter Hotel White Horse ‘Tavern

Briton Journalist Sees Texas as Land of Opportunity

F Reginald Kennington, representative of the London Morning Post and other European papers, urges Texas Governor to attract British capital and settlers. He cites his Texas tour and New York headquarters, saying Britons overlook Texas potential and that British capitalists would invest if informed.

Austin Tex F. Reginald Kennington London Morning Post Europe Texas Kennington England Secotland South New York City

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised for summer bowel relief

An antique health ad extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle bowel aid for heat related constipation and diarrhea. It claims safe use for women and children, promises quick relief, and offers a free trial bottle by mail from Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ilinois

Homesick in New York as a wife fears growing apart

Helen consoles Mrs. Griffen, a homesick visitor who cannot share her husband’s city life. The exchange reveals a tragic truth: when a man’s interests advance while a woman’s stagnates, the couple slowly drifts apart. Helen resolves to keep pace with Warren’s work.

New York New Yorker Helen Mrs. Griffen James James Tarbhee Mr. Griffen Warren

Entertain Sewing Club at Norma Icke's South Presa Home

Miss Norma Icke entertained the Carnation Sewing club yesterday afternoon at her home on South Presa street. Refreshments were served after the sewing.

Entertain Norma Icke Carnation Sewing Club South Presa Street

Gunter Hotel Announces July Fourth Dinner Service

The Gunter Hotel offers a special dinner on July Fourth from 6 30 to 9 30 PM with an a la carte service until midnight. A Collinsman plumber is listed with both phones.

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