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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1918

Page

6

Community House Event Highlights Woman's Club Music Department

Members of the department of music of the Woman's Club hosted a Community House event on Saturday with Mrs. William D. McCarthy as chair. The 309th Cavalry entertained with a dinner dance at the Country Club, attended by about a hundred guests. The regimental band and the 807th Aero Squadron jazz band provided music. The girls' auxiliary supported the Council of National Defense milk campaign by tagging pedestrians downtown to raise funds for children’s pure milk. Thelma Witt hosted a ninth birthday party for Thelma Witt’s guest list, including children from Austin, Dallas, and the City, enjoying an afternoon of games and refreshments.

Department of Music Woman's Club William D. McCarthy Mesdames A. H. Worden Edward Goldstein Ralph Hugo 309Th Cavalry Country Club M. C. Smith P. G. Madeira E. F. Graham B. W. Frazier 807Th Aero Squadron Woman's Committee Council of National Defense Miss Mary Howard Florence Alexander Bernice Alexander Elizabeth Fischer Olivette Wise Dorothy Eynes Margaret Naylor Isadora Taylor Martha Green Gladys Grace Marion Johnson Mary Nelson Johnson Josephine Bell Thelma Witt Katherine and Evelyn Bohn Austin Louis Felt Dallas Marian Mueller Marguerite City Allen Mitchell Festus Hall Ger*trude Martha Fillis Tall Laura Sleiper George and Herbertitt

Transfer of sick soldiers to convalescent hospitals

Orders issued at Camp Travis dispatch a number of soldiers to convalescent hospitals for treatment of various ailments. Surgical patients head to Walter Reed in Washington and Port McPherson in Georgia. tuberculosis cases to Waynesville North Carolina. others to Corpus Christi. Notable cases include a foot amputation and several gunshot injuries.

Camp Travis Walter Reed Hospital Washington Waynesville N.C General Hospital No. 6 Port McPherson Corpus Christi Whipple Barracks Avia

Endeavor Meeting Reports Fort Worth Convention Echo

A City Union meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church echoed the Fort Worth Christian Endeavor convention. Delegates announced four San Antonio members elected to the state council and longtime City Union president E. Varnell chosen as State Union vice president.

Fort Worth Westminster Presbyterian Church Edn‘ Jxoch Christian Endeavor San Antonio L. Pahal Jennie Perrin Eda Koch E. I. Varnell Varnell Long State Union Blanche Ford Bernice McGee Sadie Haynes

Open Air Service at Camp Travis with Chaplain Bateman

An open air service will be held Sunday at 8 oclock in Camp Travis building No 73. Chaplain C C Bateman will speak on Personal Reminiscences of Clara Barton. Fifty Red Cross nurses from Camp Travis base hospital and fifty from Kort Sam Houston will attend with head nurses Miss Giken and Miss Clayhorn. The event features a 22 choir, Specht musical numbers, and solos by Miss Burnhow Elgira Wolf with Miss Bila Mackensen at the piano. Public invited.

X. M. UA Camp Travis C. C. Bateman Army Bateman Clara Barton Santiago Red Cross Travis Base Hospital Miss Giken Kort Sam Houston Clayhorn Gross Welly Wield Ennite Burnhow Elgira Wolf Bila Mackensen

Ice and Brewery Machinery Dismantling Offer

The Schober Ice and Brewing Co. and Josephine Street must dismantle their plant and sell immediate delivery ice making machines boilers bottles bottling machinery storage tanks cranes steam pumps and related items. Interested parties may contact P.O. Box 571 or Cravis option for county commissioner precinct.

Schober Ice & Brewing Co Josephine Street

Sunday Church Services and Notices in San Antonio

Churches across San Antonio announce morning and evening services. Listings include First Baptist, Prospect Hill Baptist, Calvary, Riverside Park, Central Baptist, Primitive Baptist, St Marys Catholic, St Marks Lutheran, Travis Street churches, and many missions. Also noted are Sunday schools, prayer meetings, youth programs, and Mass schedules for visitors and soldiers.

Church News Notes Highlight Soldier Members and Joint Services

The Westminster Presbyterian Church through the Christian Endeavor Society hosts W W Williams of Kelly Field, speaking Sunday on Favorite Paravlel. Army men are invited to meet at the First Presbyterian Church Bible class, and a soldiers Bible class follows at 6 o clock. Evening services feature a male quartet and Lawrence Crawford among speakers. Unitarian Church plans a farewell sermon in San Antonio. Prospect Hill Baptist holds lawn services Sundays at 8:30. Denver Boulevard and West End Presbyterians unite under Rev. Woestmeyer until July 1, with joint but separate Sunday Schools. First Congregational in W 0OW Hall begins a study series on God Man and the War.

First Baptist Church Fourth Taylor Streets S. J. Parier Star Hehioulaeon Alon Ivory Varnees Prospect Hill Senor Dun Lor Riverside Park Central Baptist Church Mr. Kirk Kelly Field Young Me Chriathim Association Primitive Baptist Church Seledad Street Gham H. & Ball St. Mary's Ney J. Hy Qulan O.M St. Anthony Children of Mary and the Holy Name Society Children of Mary San Fernando Cathedral Mainland Military Plaza A. Rosa CMF Vincent Ue Agi Ras West Houston Dendainty Bean Maly Floteluck Welock At. Andrew Mercetary St. John’s Episcopal Church Cherry and Lumet Serioul Rhea O Fort Sam Houston Bortion Frank A. Ritebrant St. James South San Antonio Dwight Cameron Culent Iselly Field Civitan Chayiain Cameron St Jon's Paul F. Hein Lambert Rederts Trinity Rose Am Luther Lengua St. Paul's Fatsken Lune Day School A. Sydow Traviatk Methodist Travis Navarre Streets G. Wester Wistor Maline Spillman Gail Lpworth League Topm East End Methodist Church W. A. Mansey Laurel Height Methodist Church Wooddah Avenue Belkinaplace Felix J. Hirt Sundsey Ura Va. Ames Bam Riming Sekool Goam MTN Onl Servive Wetneeday Mano Heights Churetty Broadway Deen George Re Marris Seiay School Prenghime Thom Pmptor Senior League Methodist Hur Buen Toa Seale of Nations Christinger Uther Presbyterian Church Poplar Ang Jackson Thomas Gallaher Amd Simmons Sune Day School Christian Ine Vonvor Mine Churel South Fire Ouwha Strevis; Jor, Woon MrCurdy Christin Andravar Meaver West End Presbyterian Churen Wil Kristhin Wadeavar Add P.m Peor Westminster Presbyterian Church Anare den Oro King Willian Streets Kev W. Griffiths Pasion Chris Endeavor Tifp Eventus Alamo Heights United Presbyterian Church Aviso Townsend Avenues Cla Kellar Christian Endeavor Ss O'Clock W. JH. DuBose Tue Futales Kelly ‘Eid Christian Endeavor Society W. W. Williams Catafort Army Williams Bennsylvania College Brotherhood Hible First Presbyterian Church Avenu D and Mourth Street She ‘Eliss Tine Sheet Presbyterian Church Laawrenre Crawford Thomas Collinge Robert Alysian Alin Goodtioh Annie Tiumagin Prospect Hi Baptist Charely Denver Boulevard PC. Woestmeyer West End Denver Boulevard Chivel West Mad God Man Congregational Church Hall Cla. Riley

Nordhaus Endorsed for Legislature by San Antonio Typographical Union

Eugene Nordhaus, candidate for re election to the Legislature, is endorsed by San Antonio Typographical Union No 172. A committee led the resolution praising his proven record and dedication to labor. The endorsing text highlights his service, unions ties, and commitment to workers in Bexar County.

Eugene Nordhaus San Antonio Inhor

Mexican editors depart San Antonio after 43 day tour

A party of Mexican editors touring the United States left San Antonio Friday night on the International and Great Northern Railroad for Laredo. They praised their San Antonio stay and the entertaining programs, watched army flight exhibitions, dined with Col. VoS. Duackenbngch’s guests, and attended a farewell dance at the Gunter Hotel before departing.

United States International & Great Northern Laredo San Antonio Frithe Ettoes Keily Viel Col Vos. Duackenbngch Europe PS. O'Reilly Gunter Hotel

Large Female Voter Registration Highlight in City County

In San Antonio and Bexar County, about 18 000 women may vote in the Democratic primary with 13 004 receipts issued for registration. City precincts show heavy turnout, while country districts vary. Precinct 22 Beacon Hill leads with 505 women registered and Precinct 8 the lowest with 26. The country record No 78 Akuno Heights tops rural registrants at 241.

San Antonio Gant Sesar Dsitter Bexar Akuno Heights

Announcement of candidacy for State Senator district six

Larry Hertz announces candidacy for the Office of State Senator from the Sixth Senatorial District comprising Bexar Kendall Kerr Sert Gillespie Uvalde and Real counties subject to the Democratic primaries. The notice references materials from Vergs Vern doors frames wire and hardware at Crockett 107 Ed Steves and Sons.

Mth Bexar Kendall Sert Gillespie Ugandera Real Democrany Larry Hertz Veun Crocket Steves & Sons

Casualty List Reported by War Dept Amid War Losses

A list of casualties reported to the War Department includes many names with locations across the United States. Entries mention wounded and missing in action with multiple individuals from states such as Minnesota Ohio Missouri New York and California among others. The document reflects a broad roll of soldiers identified by rank and home town as part of ongoing wartime records.

Dioneral Pershing War Department Wilked Lietrr fHaeugey A. Bueure Krueliya Lidward EL Way St. Mut Minn Thamste Victor Geislk Clea Walter VW. Cole Dad Hidner Mich Artouur M. Durry Vobotion Aymound Hvaward Sewell Wy Va Acherry Kryvoy Stuteittey Iarahe Delieice Murray Powae Atotetlir de Tow James G. Enis Denison Omalaghl Hald Knot Ark Boehrsing Hreaotsdine Cerny AY Rhensbuge Tae Harry Royle Uar- Onan Jersey City Rete Castella New York New Godford Muse Riel Mio Thoullsa Vesta Percey Tiv Tenry IX Laine Te Olde Wittaar Paulas Asterke Woonsocket Fantames Narwoardl Alwert M. Diregory Roselle Hobart Moplan Moplan, Iy John New Yorke (Heyy Ray Pegelnsin, Mus Stephen Morda Tersey City Nayry Leventhal New York City Tente Day Dee Lane Louis Iset Ay Shane Mahotren Vieta Dan Pada Phlaels Dwi Shae Sr Wrat P Tine Tridgen Mauelyhunk Stiblington Watt Nicholis Cesare Azmino Orodile Saith Jovien “Sasond Edward L. Teagan Wehert Thrash Sheff! Waker Troakisn Genoa Mate Ashendon Mhicago Manehard Bo Rarite Caluovias Peter Kovhanowstramen Mister Awa Don Amply Lincoln Carnaline Pauler Markie We Yao Ernest Ouch Yorks Holesteyn Leukewiss New Bedford

Marine Casualty List From War Period

Navy casualty list details numerous service members with statuses including severely wounded in action and died of wounds. Names span ranks from private to sergeant across multiple locations and units. scattered entries reference illness, captivity, and return to duty.

Merine Corps Peuskovich Niamini Greconabargs ELIA Coupwens Prank A Cummings Cat Iteivnd C. Heslop Hays He Thode Orland Mite bin Vulntn Minnvier Roly Gloucester Mewsthor Card Madison Nohg Vas Arthur Gos Oak Park Greville Harris Granieville Ok Horton Marys Ind Daniel W. Aspr Raymon N. Eames Thue South Norwalk W. Wents Rackton Thy Jeouk Ohta Ely Virgel Tropitus Artenigen

Stores agree to one daily delivery per route in San Antonio

Merchants and shoe dealers in San Antonio have agreed with the National Council of Defense to restrict deliveries to one per day per route after Monday, July 24. Commerce Street is the dividing line for morning southbound deliveries and evening northbound deliveries, with several local firms signing the agreement. The note cites government requests to reduce deliveries and detail handling of special packages.

National Council of Defense San Antonio Phim Daking Commerce Street Fisdoske Bros. Co San Wolfson Dry Goods Co Washer Bros Butte Council of National Defense Coimmerece Street McKages Weree

2000 AT K. C. Concert Draws Large Camp Travis Crowd

A Friday evening at Camp Travis building No 2 drew a large civilian audience with over 2000 soldiers in uniform filling seats and overflowing to the porch. The highlight was Joseph R Stone aka Mr No Name performing with his life size automatic doll, followed by Miss Mil ler and a program of songs violin solos piano numbers and sketches by Elizabeth Rollins and others.

Mia Rehberg Katherine Sherry Daisy Howell Laville Corrigan Sinshine Winckler Margaret Burke Nuniy Sharpe Helen Babcock Edward New Thomas Howell Elizabeth Rollins Neged Yemen

Ro otL Ward Nominated for Court of Criminal Appeals

A political notice announces Ro otL Ward as a candidate for Associate justice on the Court of Criminal Appeals. The posting, under the Democratic ticket, is dated July 27, 200s and appears as political advertising in the San Antonio Tight.

Veank Sommers Ae Ink Oe Ee C. A God Min San Antonio Imal Ro Otl Ward Dusthngy Court of Criminal Appeals Marios

Gight Endorses Vant Steffler for County Treasurer Nomination

The Gight announces authorization of Vant Steffler as a candidate for county treasurer in the Democratic primary on the date shown. Portica Advertise notes the formal action and upcoming election context.

Ano Vant Steffler Xate

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