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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1917

Page

3

Marriages Span St Marys and Churches in Local Society

In Society notes three weddings unfold this evening across area churches and homes. Edward Cassin weds Miss Storrow Devine Smith at St Marys Catholic Church. Edward Downey of Sanderson weds Miss Helen Christine Gregory at her parents home, 226 Tenth Street. Meade Griffin of Camp Funston weds Eleanor Augusta Sykes of Corpus Christi at St Marks Episcopal Boerne. Henry Ward weds Elsie Friedrich at First Presbyterian Church. Dancing Club hosts garden party at Kronkosky Hill.

Edward Cassin Miss Storrow Devine Smith St. Mary’s Catholic Church Edward Roessler Downey Sanderson Helen Christine Gregory D. W. Gregory Tenth Street Meade Felix Griffin Camp Funston Eleanor Augusta Sykes Corpus Christi St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Henry G. Ward Elsie Friedrich First Presbyterian Church

Fort Sam Houston Hostess Honors Mrs Ireland at Luncheon

Mrs Raymond F Metcalfe entertained at Wolff and Marx tea room honoring Mrs Merriette W Ireland who will leave for Washington to join Colonel Ireland. Pink gladioli and pink tapers decorated the table. Cares for guests included Mesdames Ireland, Aubrey, McFarland, Combe, Schinder, Haynes, Barnum, Pearson, Davis, Price Adams, Kelso and Miss Mattie Mon cure. The marriage of Ira Joy Chase Holland and Gladys Stuart McFarland solemnized at Christ Episcopal Church with palms and ferns, daisies, and musicians.

Raymond F. Metcalfe Fort Sam Houston Wolff & Marx Merriette W. Ireland Washington Colonel Ireland Mesdames Ireland William Aubrey Monroe McFarland Frederick J. Combe J. K. Schinder T. T. Haynes Malvern Hill Barnum Pearson Frank Davis Sheep Sterling Price Adams Winchester Kelso Ira Joy Chase Holland Gladys Stuart McFarland Christ Episcopal Church Charles Cameron Bell Hazel Hutchins Frederick King Mr. King Victoria Herff Florabel Townsend Marguerite Deutsch Dorothy Dibrell Howard Pardue Virginia McFarland Harry Seeligson Dal

Bridal Attire and Wedding Feasts Featured in Local Wedding

The ceremony saw a bride in airline satin with Chantilly lace bodice as she wed Guy S. McFarland’s son. Attendants wore yellow organdy and white hats, with Tosca canes for daisies. Reception at the bride’s home followed. Guests included Mrs. Holland and Mr. and Mrs. Holland assisted with the cake. Travel plans and visits to New York, Washington, and Michigan were noted for several guests and family members.

Guy S. McFarland

Literary Program at Riverside Church Thursday Evening

An eight fifteen program at Riverside Church features Star Spangled Banner and prayer, with Dr. Carrol presenting Across the Border. Vocal solos by Miss Ruth Young and Miss Ethel Brown, and selections by Miss Elizabeth Rollins and Miss Henrietta Kimbrough. Violin by Miss Carroll, piano by Miss Bierman, and readings including A Pleasant Half Hour On the Beach and Josiah's Secret by Miss Hazel Granfield and Miss Lewellyn.

Riverside Church Dr. Carrol Border Ruth Young Ethel Brown Elizabeth Rollins Henrietta Kimbrough Miss Carroll

Bicycles On Easy Payments At Portage Tire Co

Bicycles priced from 19 dollars and up available on easy payments at Portage Tire Co located at 2218 South Alamo. The advertisement promotes affordable bicycle purchases with instalment options.

Portage Tire Co Alamo

Sunday Church Services and Meetings Across Cities

Churches across the city list Sunday schools at 9:30 to 10 a.m. and morning worship around 11 a.m. with evening services at 8 p.m. The notes include pastors J. S. J. Porter, T. Long, and R. W. McCann among others, plus B Y P U groups, prayer meetings, and auxiliary circles, with locations on Flores Elsie Streets, Broadway, and other streets. Sacred lectures cover Confession, healing meetings, and missionary programs.

First Baptist Church Wourth Taylor Streets S. J. Porter Uunion Beacon Hill Gheres Y Ocees Avenue Ashby Place T. Long Ax . U F Baptist Church South Flores Elsie Streets A. Owen Yes Memorial Baptist Church Denveroulevard St. Anthony Avenue R. Byrd Woman's Auxiliary All Ofinr Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays W. W. Lee

San Antonio AB Bible Students Hold Sunday Meetings

The San Antonio class of the Associated Bible Students will meet at Modern Woodmen Hall 117 North Flores Street on Sunday for three services with a 3 p.m. lecture by A G Eckols and a 4 15 p.m. Bible study. Tuesday prayer praise and testimony session also noted.

San Antonio Associated Bible Students Woodmen Hall North Flores Street A. G. Eckols

Catholic Church Schedules in San Antonio Parishes

St Josephs on East Commerce Street lists multiple masses from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. with an English sermon at a later mass, plus confessions Saturday evenings. St Marys on St Marys Street offers various Sunday masses and weekday services with catechism, sodality events, and devotions. San Fernando Cathedral presents Spanish and English masses, St Vincent de Paul meetings, and Corpus Christi and Sacred Heart novena events culminating June 15.

Christian Churches Gather for Revival and Services

Christian Church and Central Christian Church advertise Sunday worship with morning and evening services. J C Bell pastor at Government Hill and Dr Violette preaching at Central Christian. Prospect Hill Church lists Bible school at 9:30 and communion at 10:40 with Christian Endeavor at 7:15. Japanese lecture closing revival Monday night.

Government Hill

Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced Services Sun

First Church of Christ Scientist on Avenue D and Fifth Street announces Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m with the subject Ancient and Modern Necromancy Alias Hypnotism and Mesmerism Denounced The evening service repeats the morning service Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m Testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7 p m

First Church of Christ, Scientist Avenue D Fifth Street

San Antonio Branch of Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion

A San Antonio branch of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion is noted in a brief record. The item records a church affiliate in Texas and references its organizational presence without further details.

San Antonio The Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In Zion

Church of Christ Services and Bible Study Schedule

Church of Christ at 3432 South Flores Street and Enver Heights Church of Christ at 401 Porter Street announce Sunday services Bible study at 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Communion 11:45 a.m. Wednesday prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Church of Christ South Flores Street G. M. Rance Enver Heights Church

First Nazarene Church Service Schedule in Colorado

The notice lists First Nazarene Church at Colorado and Sandoval Streets with pastor Wallin presiding. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. sermon by the pastor. Evening service at 7 p.m. midweek evangelistic sermon at 8:30 p.m. Praise service Thursday at 8 p.m. Bold church events and times noted.

First Nazarene Church Colorado Sandoval Streets B. Wallin

Children of the Pilgrims program at Central Congregational Church

Rev Charles Albert Riley to lead Sunday services at the Woodmen of the World hall 822 East Houston Street on June 3. Sunday school and church service at 10 30 a m feature a program The Children of the Pilgrims with a brief pastor talk. An offering benefits the 8. Society. New testaments given to children turning seven this year.

Central Congregational Church Woodmen of the World Hall East Houston Street Charles Albert Riley

Trinity Sunday Episcopal Services Across City Churches

Trinity Sunday services are listed at St Mark's St Johns St Paul St Luke's and Christ Church with Holy Communion sermons and scheduled prayers led by rectors including Rev W Jane Stevens Dr L W Doud Rev L S Bates and Rev Harris Masserson at churches on Travis Park Cherry Burnet Government Hill West Houston Laurel Height and Laurel areas with times ranging from 7:30 am to 11 am and evening prayers.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Travis Park W. Jane Stevens Trinity St. John’s Episcopal Church Cherry and Burnet Streets Barber St. Paul's Episcopal Church Government Hill L. W. Doud St Luke's Episcopal Church West Houston Chapederas L.S. Bates Christ Church Laurel Height Arris Maserson

Lutheran Church Services and Meetings Notice

St John s Evangelical Lutheran Church East Nueva and South Presa Streets lists German and English Sunday school and church services with times. Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church Avenue E and Fifth Street notes pastor Rev Paul F Hein with Trinity Sunday services and morning and evening sermons by William Soderlund. St Paul s Evangelical Lutheran Church South Presa and Roseborough Streets lists German morning service and Sunday school with no evening service and Ladies Aid meeting details. Congregational meeting date June 10 at 3 p m and drew Aid Society event June 12 at Mason Street address included.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church East Nueva South Presa Wolff Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church Avenue E Fifth Street Paul F. Hein Trinity William Soderlund Drew Aid Society Mra. C. C. Cade Mason Street St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod South

Methodist Churches Calendar Outlines Sunday Services

Alamo, Prospect Hill, Denver Heights, Travis Park, East End, Laurel Heights, Free Methodist, Government Hill, West End, German churches list pastors, Sunday schools, sermon times, infant baptism, Lord's Supper, missionary society, and midweek prayer meetings across multiple San Antonio blocks and streets. Includes names like J F Lawlis H M Ratliff J W Rowland C W Webdell Felix Hill Jr R A Thomopson L P Orris and others.

Alamo Methodist Church Alamo and Wickes J. F. Lawlis Prospect Hill Denver Heights Methodist Church New Braunfele Avenue Denver Boulevard J. W. Rowland Travis Park Methodist Church Navarro Travis Streets C. W. Webdell Hattie Rankin Christ Frayer Los Angeles Height Laurel Heights Methodist Church Woodlawn Avenue Belknap Place Felix Hill Jr Free Methodist Church Crosby Street North Pine North Hackberry Streets R. A. Thomopson L. P Orris Government Hill Methodist Church Mason and Pine Streets Sloan L. Batchelor West End Methodist Church Charles M. Rabe German Methodist Church South Hackberry Montana B. E. Breihan San Marcos South D. G. Hardt P.m Lewis McVea P. m The Woman Missionary Society

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Service and Events

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church on Avenue C and Pecan Street lists Pastor Harry Leonard. Morning sermon titled The Larger Life, evening sermon Conscription. Sunday school at 9 45 a m Epworth League at 7 p m.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Avenue C Pecan Street Harry C. Leonard Epworth League

Spiritual Hacky Theme At Sunday C M A Church

Christian and Missionary Alliance at 526 Premieeres Street hosts Sunday school at 2 30 with preaching at 3 30 p m The subject Spiritual Ca hacky to be discussed Sunday at 3 30 Tuesday prayer meeting at 8 p m and Thursday Bible class at 3 30 p m with a lesson in Mark chapter six

Christian and Missionary Alliance Premieeres Street

Methodist preacher to fill pulpit at Madison Square Church

Rev Dr Oscar C Morton of Bridgeton N J will preach at Madison Square Presbyterian Texington and Camden Streets in place of the pastor who is to preach Trinity University baccalaureate. Morton’s morning topic is The Beauty of Timeliness and in the evening Hidden Things. Woman's Federated Society meets Monday afternoon with Division No 4 as hostesses. Prayer.

Madison Square Presbyterian Church Texington Camden Streets J. M. Todd Oscar C. Morton Bridgeton N. J General Assembly Dallas Trinity University Morton Woman's Federated Society Christian Endeavor Westminster Garden King Iiiam Thomas W. Griffiths Baraca First United Presbyterian Church Den Locust Streets C. E. McStravick W. H. Vaughn Young Peoples First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Arthur G. Jones Brooks I Dickey Christian Endeavor Society Woman’s Society Utica Presbyterian Church Denver Boulevard Mittman Street W. C. Kunze C. E Woman's Missionary Soeciety B. F. Farmer Delmar Street Herrandale Presbyterian Church Newam Avenue West End Presbyterian Church Zarramora Street Waverly Avenue F. McCaffity

Community church services and schedules listed

Numerous churches outline weekly programs including Sunday schools at 9:30 to 11 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Christian Endeavor meetings in the evenings, midweek prayer sessions, and various church group activities. Locations span Westminster to First United Presbyterian and Denver Boulevard churches with pastors named.

United Progressive Souls Church Weekly Service

Regular weekly service Sunday at Woodmen of the World Hall 822 East Houston Street. Dr. J. S. Maxwell will deliver the lecture of the evening.

United Progressive Souls Church Woodmen of the World Hall East Houston Street P. m J. S. Maxwell

New Church to Celebrate Service at Women’s Club

The San Antonio Society of the New Church will hold divine service Sunday at 11 o'clock in the morning at the Women’s Club located at 01 Camden Street. The sermon title is The Healing of the Desert and the Sea by the River Issuing Out of the Sanctuary Toward the East, referencing Ezekiel 48:9.

San Antonio Society of the New Church Women’s Club Camden Street Ezek

Theosophy Lecture at Houston on Woman's Movement

Meeting at 602 Swearingen McCraw Building Houston and Alamo Plaza Sunday at 11 a m discusses Theosophy and the Woman's Movement. Public class Wednesday at 8:15 p m. Order of the Star in the East at 3:15 p m Tuesday.

Swearingen- McCraw Building Houston Alamo Plaza Theosophy Woman's Movement Order of the Star In the East

Unitarian Church to Hold June Morning Services

Rev. George H. Badger ministers at the Unitarian Church with services in the Gunter hotel ballroom at 11 o'clock. Short hot weather services run through June. Tomorrow's topic is Religious Opportunities Success That Is Sometimes Failure. Sunday School begins an hour before services.

Unitarian Church George H. Badger Gunter Hotel

Church News Notes Shows Sunday Sermons and Gatherings

Church notes list sermons at First Baptist and Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Churches and services at St. Mark's Episcopal, Westminster Presbyterian, Travis Park Methodist, and other congregations. Activities include a flower day program for hospital sick children, Cradle Roll talks, primary department songs, a sand-illustrated story, Intercessions for the nation, a Children’s Day program, a Brackenridge Park picnic, and a Saint’s feast at San Fernando Cathedral.

Travis Park Methodist Church W. B. Stevens St. Mark's Episcopal Church H. H. Ratliff Prospect Hill Methodist Church Alamo Methodist Church B. Steerman

San Fernando, Baptist and Trinity events on Sunday schedule

Members of the San Fernando Society will receive holy communion at 7 o clock mass and solemn high mass at 9 30 with the panegyric of San Fernando. J W Shaw bishop of San Antonio will be present. Vespers and benediction at 4 pm. First Baptist Church flowers day June 3 at 10 am to cheer sick children. Rev J Morillo Todd absent pastor. Rev Oscar C Morton of Bridgeton will preach at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. Todd will deliver Trinity University baccalaureate sermon Sunday morning.

8. J. Porter First Baptist Church San Marcos Street Bers San Fernando J. Morillo Todd Oscar C. Morton Bridgeton N. J General Assembly Dallas Madison Square Presbyterian Church Mr. Todd Trinity University

Closing Exercises At Temple Beth E Program Given

The religious school of Temple Beth E will hold closing exercises at 3 PM Sunday, June 3, in the Temple. The program lists hymns, readings, commandments, and benedictions with many named participants and roles, under the direction of Rabbi Samuel Marks.

Temple Temple Beth E America Children’s Service Hymnal Milton Weinfield Lester Sack Marie Deutsch Mildred Stern Helen Gomez Fannie Halff Solomon Sid Kline Jane Schwartz Kiddush Motzi Rose Baumblat The Voice of Israel Francis Oppenheimer Devera Berlin Elizabeth Oppenheimer the Tongue Sadie Goldburg Pesach Nessie Levinson Shovuos Laura Friedlander Rosh Hashonah Dorothy Brenner Rosh Yoma Kippur Helen Anstein Sukkos Paula Hess Hanukkah Blanche Cohn Purim Vivian Arstein Rose August Lernice Katz Charity Elizabeth Eldridge Carolyn Victor Carolyn Halff Sholom I. A. Victor Sophie Feller Adrian Zadek Adelaide Newing Sabbath Lee Helen Googenheim Hanna Myers

Carrington Heads to Washington for Food Conservation Talks

John B. Carrington secretary of the Chamber of Commerce departed Saturday for Washington to confer with Herbert Hoover and others on food conservation. He will then proceed to St. Louis for the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World meeting. Roark assistant secretary will run affairs in his three week absence.

John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce Washington Herbert Hoover St. Louis Associated Advertising Clubs of George J. Roark

Carter White Lead Special Sale Ad

Special sale offer by Ed Steves & Sons for Carter White lead at 12.00 per 100 pounds with smaller sizes available at usual advances and advertised in this space.

Carter White Steves. & Sons Steves & Sons

Notable Guests and Registrations at Downtown Hotels

A list of visitors and residents staying at San Antonio hotels includes Joanna Desmond and Lovette Desmond at the St Anthony, Burnhart family at the Gunter, B Bernbauer from New York at the Lanier, Mrs W B Crow at St Anthony, J Fontaine from Dallas at the Gunter, E F White from Bonham at the Menger, Slaughter couple from Waco at the Lanier, Gus C Robertson from Lawton at the St Anthony, F H Longworth of New York at the Gunter, Dr John Paschal of Houston at the Menger, L H Wright and Miss Johnnie Elizabeth Wright from Georgetown at the Lanier, L O Tenison of Dallas at the St Anthony, Charles Massy from New York at the Gunter, Mr and Mrs Charles M Aves of Houston at the Menger, and Otto Sauer from Dallas at the Lanier.

H. B. Burnhart H. C. Burnhart R. T. Burnhart Mary Burnhart Austin Gunter B. Bernbauer New York Lanier W. B. Crow St. Anthony, Co J. Fontaine Dallas E. F. White Bonham Menger S. E. Slaughter Waco Gus C. Robertson Lawton Okla St. Anthony F. H. Longworth John Paschal Houston L. H. Wright Johnnie Elizabeth Wright Georgetown L. O. Tenison Charles Massy Charles M. Aves Otto Sauer

Hungarian Socialists Demand Peace At Stockholm Conference

The Hungarian Socialist delegation at the Stockholm conference urges immediate peace on no annexations and no indemnities with full political restoration of occupied territories. They propose Belgium’s restoration costs be borne by Germany and Serbia restored by the great powers.

Stockholm London Belgium Germany Serbia

Labor party delegation to visit Petrograd via Stockholm

The Labor party executive announced a deputation will travel to Petrograd and stop in Stockholm en route, outlining the plan during London briefings.

London Labor Party Petrograd Stockholm

War tax proposed on aliens by Glynn and Fitzgerald

Former New York Governor Glynn and former Boston Mayor Fitzgerald urged the Senate Finance Committee to levy a $100 tax on aliens in the United States who have not declared intent to become citizens. They say the plan would raise about $300 million.

Washington, D. C Glynn New York Fitzgerald Boston Senate Finance United States

War tax proposal targets resident alien men

Washington June 2 A proposed war tax of 200 dollars on each adult male alien who has resided in the United States five years or more would raise about 400 900 000 in a House speech by Representative O Shaughnessy of Rhode Island He argued the levy would help fund war expenses and cited the five year residency as a criterion.

Washington, D. C United States House O’shaughnessy Rhode Island

Daughters of Israel Picnic at Brackenridge Park

The Daughters of Israel will entertain with a picnic at Brackenridge Park on Sunday.

Daughters of Israel Brackenridge Park

Sale Terms Declared for 100-Pound Units by Steves

Advertisement notes price at $12.00 per 100 pounds with smaller sizes available at usual advances. ED Steves listed.

Army Y M C A building dedication draws 2000 officers

More than 2000 officers of the Officers' Reserve Corps and San Antonians attended the dedication of the new Army Y M C A building at Camp Funston Leon Springs Friday night. About 1200 filled the main auditorium with an overflow outside. The ceremony featured presentation by William E. Adams and Col. W. S. Scott accepted on behalf of the army. The Third Artillery band performed and the crowd sang America and the Star Spangled Banner. Saturday the building was handed to student officers with full library, film, and equipment. plans include weekly public entertainments and a big talent show. Work on the Aviation Post Y M C A progresses and will be dedicated in about a week.

Army Y. M. C. A Camp Funston Leon Springs Army William E. Adams Southern Department Col. W. 8. Scott Third Artillery Band America

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