Social notes from San Antonio and surrounding towns
Mrs. T. P. McCampbell hosts a Friday breakfast gathering at 104 West Summit Avenue. Red Cross circles form under Mrs. Gus Zalmanzig with notice to organize in any neighborhood. Mementos include Catherine Ethel Harrison's Manila wedding to Lt. Oliver Downes and happenings from the Fort Sam Houston social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. McCampbell
West Summit Avenue
E. Lt. Syers
Travis
S&s Ss
San Antonio
American Red Cross
Gus Zalmanzig
A. Dascombe
Red Cross
Gunter Hotel
Almanzig
Mt A
Brand New Hair Removal Method Claims Roots and All
An advertisement touts a phelactine process that supposedly removes hair by pulling out roots and leaving skin smooth and hairless. It promises odorless, non irritating, non poisonous results and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Church Circles Meet in Travis Park Area
Flower Circle of Travis Park Methodist Church meets at 4 pm Tuesday with Mrs. W E Smith at 1024 Main Ave. San Pedro Circle meets at 3 30 pm Wednesday with Mrs J L Short at 634 Elmira Street. A Bible study class at Alamo Heights Presbyterian meets monthly under Rev E C McStravick open to women of all denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Park Methodist Church
W. E. Smith
Main Avenue
S&s SF
San Pedro
J. L. Short
Elmira Street
Presbyterian Church
Alamo Heights
E. C. McStravick
Bennett Horan Wedding Announcement
Mr and Mrs Thomas Horan announce the marriage of their daughter Bess Marie to Byron Harding Bennett on Saturday July 21 with family rites and local celebration planned.
Local Women Groups Plan Meetings and New League Unit
Beta Beta Mu schedules 4 30 Sunday session with Miss Helen Lamenger and an SS. The Red Cross Circle meets 2 30 to 6 Wednesday at the Herf School District. Bluebird Sewing Club organized at Mrs F W Bredow’s home with several members listed. My America League forms first San Antonio Bexar County unit Company A. Mrs Clyde Coleman captain Eva McGuire sergeant Kathleen Campbell corporal. next meeting at 421 Schley Ave. Work aims for patriotic cooperation. National League for Women’s Service board to meet at 10 Tuesday morning at Y W C A auditorium.
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Red Cross
Herf
Bluebird Sewing
Olrs
W. Bredow
F. W. Bredow
Vladys Jones
Armine Wright
Todle Mayes
Martha Marschall
Verne Hennessey
Lamale Marschall
S&s
A. L. Matlock
America
San Antonio
Bexar County
My America” League
Clyde Coleman
Eva McGuire
Kathleen Campbell
National League For Women's Service
Descendants of Manuel Rodriguez Visit Laredo Cousins
Misses Cuca and Evelyn Rodriguez of Laredo visit cousins Hannah and Ruth Deutschmann. Their great grandfather Manuel Ygnacio Rodriguez helped found San Antonio by building the first two story structure on Commerce Street in 1803 and supported Sam Houston. He allied with Houston against Santa Ana and his sister led the grand march at Houston's inauguration ball. Judge J. M. Rodriguez of Laredo, his son, and two Rodriguez brothers have served or enlisted in the U S Army, with enlistment for service in France.
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Corpus Christi
T. D. Dobbs
Hutchins
Bonner Means
Houston
Margaret Cantwell
Utica
N. Y
Ada Johnson
St. Louis
Bama Adams
Hearne
Birdie Elizabeth Coleman
Aurelia Wood
Cuca
Evelyn Rodriguez
Ambrosia Rodriguez
Laredo
Hannah
Ruth Deutschmann
Manuel Ygnacio Rodriguez
San Antonio
Commerce Street
A. B. Frank Company
Sam Houston
Santa Ana
General Houston
J. M. Rodriguez
Rodriguez
United States Army
France
Married Life at a Cheap Restaurant Scene
Helen and Warren visit an inexpensive dining spot praised for generous portions and low prices. Helen critiques the atmosphere and crowd while Warren focuses on value and prompt service, noting the decor and surly details of the soup service.
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Warren
Helen
Not many lobster spots at that price
Warren and Helen share a modest meal at a cheap restaurant. He enjoys the cabaret show and tips a Hawaiian girl, prompting Helen to challenge his thrift while noting their differing views on economy and value.
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Helen
Warren
Women Plan Next War Loan Drive Nationwide
Washington July 21. The Woman's Liberty Loan committee mapped a campaign to mobilize women nationwide for the next Liberty Loan issue announced by Secretary McAdoo. District chairs were named for 12 Federal reserve districts with plans to appoint state and territorial leaders, while illness prevents Miss Furman from District 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Liberty Loan
McAdoo
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Federal Reserve District
F. L. Higginson
Boston
Virginia Furman
New York
Clara Middleton
Philadelphia
Roger G. Perkins
Cleveland
John Skelton Williams
Richmond
P. J. McGovern
Atlanta
Grace Dixon
Chicago
Festus J. Wade
St. Louis
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
W. G. McAdoo
Antoinette Funk
George Bass
Frank A. Vanderlip
Man Laughs At Speed As Pedestrian Joins Powder Wagon
An employee of a large granite firm drives blasting powder cartridges from a railway station. A joking pedestrian sits on a powder cask and taunts the pace, then light a match near the load. The driver suggests a fatal spark would send them all skyward, and the man opts to walk.
British teachers on poor house wages in 1915
A parliamentary report notes low wages for rural and urban teachers in 1915. It cites weekly pay below thresholds, limited pensions, and an annuity fund criticized as unfair, while praising teachers who prepared soldiers and condemning the shortage of future recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James H. Yoxall
London County Council
James
McBride Hedges Bridal Party Planned for July Wedding
Attendants for the Robert Howard McBride and Miss Genilla Hedges wedding on July 28 include matron of honor Mrs. J C Hedges maid of honor Miss Doris Torbert bridesmaids Misses Viola Holchak and Trene Smith best men J C Hedges Branch Mallett and Charles Wright groomsmen Winter Davis and Verna May Taylor flower bearers A dinner Monday hostess Miss Doris Torbert a miscellaneous shower Tuesday afternoon hostesses Mrs W T Winter and Mrs W L McBride and a luncheon at the Original Wednesday hosts Mr and Mrs J C Hedges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Torbert
W. T. Winter
W. L. McBride
J. C. Hedges
Hawkes and Schmid Couple Wed at Locke Hill Home
The wedding of Fred C. Hawkes and Miss Effie Schmid was held Wednesday at the Schmid family home on Fredericksburg Road Locke Hill. Only families and a few close friends attended. Rev J D Scott read the ceremony. The bride wore a white silk dress with lace and tulle trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Hawkes
Effie Schmid
Sam Schmid
Fredericksburg Road
Locke Hill
J. D. Scott
British Navvies Idle at Street Repair Window
A clerk in a government office observes two navvies assigned to street repairs. Both groups taunt each other, the clerk praising the workers yet noting their lack of work for the past half hour while the navvies mock the clerk and amuse themselves, ignoring labor duties.
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Tom
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Augustus W. Houston
Carolina Tea Rooms
Peter B. Marquart
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No. 9
Staff Post
Fort Sam Houston
Soe
Zulime Pettus
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Texas National Guard
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Josephine Heard
John W. Heard
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This City
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Kingsville
J. L. Storey
Christie Storey
Bruce Martindale
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Lucile Meyer
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Colorado Springs
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Henry Donegan
Hettie Giffen
Central Christian Church
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Eva Orvis
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Adah Gibbons
Marshall Johnson
H. H. Ryan
F. A. Cloonan
Belle Cloonan
Fort McPherson
Atek Phillipe
Wascheron Constantin
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Elgin
Waltham
Hertzberg
Houston and
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H. W. B. Barnes
Commerce St
SAN Antonio College OF Music
Pabst Engraving
Nell Brinkley
International News Service
Columbia
Washington
Nell Brinktley
Beta Beta Mu
Helen Lamenger
Mariford Hotel
Ss Sf
Manuel Rodriguez
Mun
Cuca Rodriguez
Cheir
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Army
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Hawkes-Schmid
Anna Craig-Bates
St. Anthony Hotel
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Plantation Shore
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T. B. Baker
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