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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1913

Page

20

Society notes recount visits and social duties

The article lists several social guests and hosts including Mrs Blanks and her daughter, Elizabeth and Emily Bynum’s relatives, Miss Maude Edens headed to New York to study voice, and numerous society women from Chattanooga and Springfield. Miss Edna Noffsinger hosts Miss Margaret Palmer for a week longer and Miss Grace Newman entertains the Pi Sigma sorority at 618 Baltimore avenue.

Maude Edens Albert Niggli New York City Margaret Palmer Springfield Edna Noffsinger Miss Noftsinger Miss Palmer Grace Newman Pi Sigma Sorority Baltimore Avenue

Reception for Miss Lenoir Ramsey at First Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Missionary and Aid Societies of First, Westminster, Utica and Pine Street churches host a reception for Miss Lenoir Ramsey from 4 30 to 6 30 this afternoon in the parlors of the First Presbyterian Church. Also, the marriage of James Boyd Johnson and Miss Sue Fannie Peck is at 7 30 p m at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs Mary O Peck, 207 West Poplar Street. The Married Ladies Sodality of St Mary's Church holds a card party in the evening at St Mary's auditorium, and the Senior Baraca class of Travis Park Methodist Church hosts an evening event on the lawn of Mrs Joe L Hill at 105 West Pecan Street to honor the Philathea class and church youths.

Woman's Missionary and Aid Societies The First Westminster Utica Pine Street James Boyd Johnson Sue Fannie Peck Mary O. Peck West Poplar Street St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Auditorium Travis Park Methodist Church Joe L. Hill West Pecan Street

Junior society party at Shook home this evening

John Shook will entertain a small crowd of junior society folk at an informal dancing party this evening at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Phil Shook 215 West Mistle toe avenue. Mr and Mrs R Bynum of 229 West Craig Place are spending the summer at their ranch near Marathon and have hosted house parties all summer with Mrs Joe Blanks and her daughter Zula Grey Blanks and George Johnson among the guests.

Tion Mrs. Bynum Elizabeth Emily George Johnson John Shook Mrs Phil Shook West Mistletoe Avenue R. 8S. Bynum West Craig Place Marathon Joe Mlanks Zula Grey Blanks G. W. Johnson Attrac

Johnsons Host Small Party for Miss Winstead Guest

Dr and Mrs George W Johnson plan a small party for Miss Laura Winstead of Houston, guest of her grandmother A W Houston, with about fifteen couples invited. Music and indoor dancing possible, but outdoor lawn area with Shasta daisies myrtle and summer flowers expected to be favored.

George W. Johnson Laura Winstead Houston A. W Houston Miss Winstead

Woman's Missionary Society Ice Cream Social at Greenes

The West End Methodist Church group plans a summer ice cream social at Greeven's store from 8 to 10 p m Thursday evening. The event serves as a neighborhood gathering and church benefit, with the store opening to support the church.

Woman's Missionary Society of the West End Methodist Church Greeven's

Maverick Family Heads to Rockport for Summer Cottage

Mrs Samuel Maverick and her daughters Mrs A A Gray Mrs Edward Sammons of Austin and Miss Georgia Maverick travel to Rockport and have rented a cottage for the summer, highlighting a family gathering away from home.

Samuel Maverick A. A. Gray Edward Sammons Austin Georgia Maverick Rockport

Rock party and handkerchief shower for Miss Peck

Miss Sue Fannie Peck, bride of this evening, was honored by Mrs. Edwin D. Mouton with a morning rock party at her Agarita avenue home. Roses and sunflowers adorned the rooms as guests played several hours before hostess served two-course refreshments. The attendees included Misses Sue Fannie Peck and Ivy Peck.

Sue Fannie Peck Edwin D. Mouton Agarita Avenue Misses Sue Fannie Peck Ivy Peck

Ice Cream Social Planned by Ladies' Aid Society

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Evangelical Church will host an ice cream social at 8 pm tomorrow on the lawn of Mrs. William Damm at the corner of Eads and Roosevelt avenues.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Evangelical Church East Elmira Main Avenue William Damm Eads and Roosevelt Avenues

West End church car nival hosts upstairs basement event

The West End Presbyterian Church plans a Thursday evening car nival in the church basement with booths selling sandwiches ice cream lemonade popcorn candy and confetti. All members and friends are invited. Miss Mildred Manly of Cotulla visits Miss Ruth Reeder at 124 Wilson Street for several weeks. A Young Women’s Christian Association lawn party invites YM and other friends to the rear lawn Friday night to enjoy watermelon readings games and music.

Woman's Missionary Society of the West End Presbyterian Church Mildred Manly Cotulla Ruth Reeder Wilson Street Young Women's Christian Association Young Men's Christian Association

Young Womans Christian Association Hosts Hot Wells Swim Night

About twenty five young women will attend a swimming party Thursday evening at Hot Wells with Mrs E D Love acting as chaperone. The event will be hosted by the Young Womans Christian Association as a social outing and community activity for its members.

Young Women's Christian Association Hot Wells E. D. Love

Billion Dollar Vault Heist in New York Fire Ruins

Jeffrey Jeffray and accomplices plot to tunnel into the Excelsior Trust vaults beneath a burned building, guarding a billion dollars in cash and securities including the Zophar diamond. Tierney watches, while Jeffray plans to time the break with nitro blasts as Lizzie and Peyton loom in his memory.

Excelsior Trust Company James Tierney Tierney Richard Calverly Lizzie New York Calverly Montague Jeffray Collins Jeffrey Peyton Jeffray Judson Pine Street T.en Excelsior Jim Tierney Central Office Ivory Bonehead, Incorporated Kelley Kelly Mike Mr. Tierney

Young Women’s Christian Association Meeting Schedule

Members are urged to meet at 7 30 o clock at the association building with no lunches. The Basket Ball Club will meet at 6 tomorrow evening followed by a business meeting. Several local residents depart for travel, visits, or family gatherings in Sabinas Clarendon Corpus Christi Houston Memphis and New York.

Association The Young Women’s Christian Association

Remove skin blemishes and imperfections for 63 years

A long standing product promises to remove pimples freckles patches rash and other skin blemishes. The advertisement claims enduring efficacy for over six decades and asserts it defies detection while highlighting beauty and confidence benefits.

Man loses famed sleep control after long discipline

In Chapter X a man named Jeffrey had trained his body and mind to sleep exactly three hours, a practice shared by many with strong will. His confidence in this control collapses abruptly as he nears the intended rest, signaling a sudden end to his extended self-imposed sleep routine.

Kelley Danto Tim Judson Jeffray Colins Cockney Jeffrey Canto Gunner

Kimono Party Entertained by Misses Cahen

Miss Camélie Cahen and Miss Edna Cahen hosted a kimono party yesterday afternoon. Guests enjoyed rooms decorated with old maids, a buffet luncheon, dancing, and an impromptu musical program. Attendees included Bessie McHugo Florence Dwenger Vera Sharper Leeba Sharper Virgie Grubbs Nell Turner Olga Fahrenbach Bell Cloonan and Mrs Albert Trostman.

Camélie Edna Cahen Bessie McHugo Florence Dwenger Vera and Leeba Sharper Virgie Grubbs New Orleans Nell Turner Olga Fahrenbach Bell Cloonan Albert Trostman

Melon Feast Planned by San Antonio Turn Verein

The San Antonio Turn Verein invites members to a Thursday evening watermelon feast in the garden at 8 30. After the feast, dancing will be enjoyed in the ballroom.

San Antonio

Knocker Club Entertains at Highland Hall Dance

The Knockers' Club held a Sunday evening dance at Highland Hall with attendees including Misses Louise Rilling, Helen Rilling, Georgia Rilling, Hilda Wegel, Anna Boeck, Edna Peters, Laura Schlather, Patrine Erben. Messrs Otto Scholz, Herman Erben, Otto Erben, Pete Wagner, William Montez, John Muschall Jr., William Braunschweig, Edward Heilenne, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Riling.

Knocker Club Knockers tHighland Hall Louise Helen Georgia Rilling Hilda Wegel Anna Boeck Edna Peters Laura Schlather Patrine Erben Otto Scholz Herman Otto Erben Pete Wagner William Montez John Muschall Jr William Braunschweig Edward Heilenne Walter Riling

Jolly Twelve Meeting with Beatrice Jones

The Jolly Twelve holds a meeting this afternoon with Beatrice Jones of 216 Eleanor Avenue to discuss community activities.

Jolly Twelve Beatrice Jones Eleanor Avenue

Sausage ads note fresh wholesome tins tags display

A brief ad from Union Meat Co urges buyers to ask for sausage with a tin tag to ensure freshness and quality, pointing readers to the Grand Opera House lobby display for more details.

Grand Opera House Union Meat Company

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