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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1917

Page

22

Community clubs and meetings gathered for varying events

The Choral Club meets for practice at St Marys Auditorium 8 PM Monday. Highland Park Friendship Club convenes Thursday with Mrs J E Coen 420 Peck Ave. A lawn social Sunday 8 PM at Noberts Beacon Hill School celebrates a prize exhibit of vegetables. Morrill High School Brothers Club meets 3 30 PM Tuesday to present Texas flag. F D C Club hosts surprise party for Miss Zula Beckham with games and prizes. Beta Mus meets 3 30 PM with Olivia McDougall. Red Cross Circle of Herff School district meets 2 30 PM Wednesday. W C T U Flower Mission Day 3 6 PM at Mrs Horace Wilsons Highland Park. flowers delivered to local institutions. Ohio Society picnics at Hot Wells Tuesday. Woman's Club called meeting 10 AM Wednesday. So and Sew Club hosted by Mrs Ernest Kring with members present.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The St. Mary’s Auditorium Es SF Highland Park Friendship Club J. E. Coen Peck Avenue Ss S&s & A Noberts-Beacon Hill S&s SF Morrill High School Brothers’ Club Alamo Sf SF Zula Beckham Clara Schumann Johanna Ferward Lawrence Steenman Lawrence Ahr Estelle Beckham Johanna Eward Lena Stein Estelle Wesnig Inez Stein Tillie Koester Helen Walther John Higdon Hugo Stein Alfred Pingenot Morris Kahn Cornelius Dallas Gus Schumann Gus Eward SS SF Red Cross Circle Herff Page National Flower Mission Horace Wilson Highland Park Ohio Society Hot Wells Woman's Club Ernest Kring James D. Martin J. C. Horst T. C. Applewhite Frank Kring George W. Morrison M. E. McGinnis Rudolph Kring Gladys Morrison

Country Club Gala Welcomes Members to New Home

The Country Club hosted a formal opening dinner dance with roses and garden blooms, a lively dance lasting late into the night, and a committee led by Ernest Lee Brown. Attendees included Misses Grayce Norcross and Rowena Nye among many guests from New York, Camp Funston, Atlanta, and Galveston, with numerous couples noted throughout the event.

Tire Ernest Lee Brown J. B. Martindale Leon Mary Aubrey Roderick McAlpine New York Oehler Morris Johnson Camp Funston Charles H. Florian Robert Camp Atlanta L. G. Gwattney Georgine Florian Gaines Gwathmey E. B. Chandler E. F. Jenkins Coleman B. C. Tarrant Mary Huson George Willis W J. Denniger Mr. Gallop Gage Ernest L. Brown Earl Gafford Frank Lewis W. B. Russ A. L. Wright Arrington Charles A. Krause Lucile Wright Seeley Hutchings Jr Galveston J. H. Lapham E. V. DePew Nat M. Washer Nat Goldsmith D. J. Sullivan Roy Beitel Ernest Groos J. E. Young A. C. Burnett W. L. Herff Addison Washington, D. C Arthur Seeligson George C. Nichli

Brilliant pupil Miss Reva Dubinski returns home from El Paso

Sixteen year old Miss Reva Dubinski, who graduated from El Paso high school in five years, has returned to live with her parents at 207 Nixon street. Born in Russia, she arrived five years ago with no English before winning a local school milestone.

Reva Dubinski el Paso A. Dubinski Nixon Street Miss Dubinski Russia

Two Engagements Announced For Florence Reiber and Alice Willard

Mr. and Mrs. O. Reiber announce the engagement of their daughter Florence to Carl A. Bafaro with a wedding planned for Wednesday June 20. R. Willard reveals the engagement of his daughter Alice to Erhard Fischer with a wedding set for the latter part of the month.

S&s KFS Charles Roos Victoria R. C. Roos R. Bruce Martindale Country Club Josephine Woodhull Mary Pauline Fordtran Crittenberger - Woodhull Mrs. O. Reiber Florence Carl A. Bafaro R. Willard Alice Erhard Fischer

Marriage of Miss Mary Belle Ward and Thomas Franklin Love

Miss Mary Belle Ward and Thomas Franklin Love were married last Monday at the bride’s home in a ceremony led by Rev. J Stewart Pearce of Prospect Hill Baptist Church. The bridal party included Miss Blanche Barbee, maid of honor Miss Winifred Terwilliger, and Jack Forrest as best man. A reception followed and the couple will reside after June 15 at 3101 West Commerce Street.

Rudolph Groos Mary Pauline Férdtran St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Frederick J. Combe Homer T. Wilson Carrie Louise Fordtran Josephine Woodhull Catherine Franklin Eleanor Barclay Lucy Carr Elizabeth Kokernot Marjorie Metcalfe Fort Sam Houston Annabel Hilgartner Austin Mary Jane Thomson Hester Schreiner Kerrville Ferdinand Groos Will Groos William Fordtran Leon Goodman Franz Groos Frank Gallagher Harry Harrison Albert En#welke Robert Smith Robert Durst Richmond Geneva Conness Academy of the Incarnate Word Statue of Liberty Mary E. Tom Gertrude Nelson Antoinette Flasseur Celina Farrara Ofila Resendez Mary Belle Ward Thomas Franklin Love J. Stewart Pearce Prospect Hill Baptist Church Blanche Barbee Tillman Barlow Winifred Terwilliger Jack Forrest Miss Terwilliger Love West Commerce Street

Church Circles Plan Fall Benefit Social and Meetings

The Ladies Aid Society of South Side Christian Church holds a benefit lawn social Friday with ice cream cake sandwiches and tea. Laurel Heights Circle meets Monday at Lambert's Beach. Grace English Lutheran meets Tuesday at 822 Mason Street with Mrs. Cade. Alamo Heights United Presbyterian Missionary Society meets Thursday at the church with devotional by Mrs. Fairgrieve and a paper on U S missionary work by Mrs. Sapp. Mrs. Shepherd discusses the work in the South. Miss Lois Lee Bass hosts Junior Philathea class event.

Ladies’ Aid Society The South Side Christian Church Grace English Lutheran Church C. C. Cade Mason Street Ee & Ce Missionary Society of the Alamo Heights

Central Christian Church Plans Meetings And Elections

Central Christian Church hosts a 8 30 p m Monday meeting of the Christian Board of Missions to elect officers. The Queen's Daughters meet 4 p m Thursday at St Mary's rest room. Denver Heights Methodist Local Circle gathers 2 30 p m Tuesday at Mrs J G Thomas home. Woman's Auxiliary Bible class at First Presbyterian meets Mondays at 8 30 p m throughout summer with Mrs J W Culver leading in Mrs Virginia Staples absence.

Central Christian Church Banco Catherine Haley Ome Christian Board of Missions of the S&s Ss & the Queen's Daughters St. Mary’s St & S Denver Heights

Married life tensions over Mary the maid

Helen confronts Warren over Mary the maid who plans to take Thursday off to attend a wedding. He insists on pressuring Mary to stay, while Helen defends her loyalty and vows not to lose the trusted servant. The couple argues as Helen’s frustration peaks and she fears for Mary’s future.

International News Service Warren Mary Helen George Winifred Warren Curtis

Carolina Tea Room Offers Special Lunches and Tea

The Carolina Tea Room serves special lunches, afternoon tea, picnic lunches and parties as advertised.

Carolina

Our Lady of the Lake College 1917 Graduation Events

The 1917 Our Lady of the Lake College class will begin with a 9 am bac calaureate sermon by Rev. Father Kane of St. Peter's Church. Class day exercises at SteAnn's Hall are at 4 pm. Graduation at Beethoven Hall Monday at 9 am with five graduates and address by BE. H. Lange, Texas House member.

Father Kane St. Peter’s Church Our Lady of the Lake College SteAnn’s Hall Beethoven Hall BE. H. Lange Texas House of Representatives

Lin en shower honors Olga Fehrenbach wedding

Miss Olga Fehrenbach was celebrated at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Thomas Edwin Anderson and Miss Edna Schelb. The event featured Shasta daisies, a frosted wedding cake centerpiece, blue tapers, mint favors, and hand painted place cards. A ring contest awarded prizes to Mrs. C. E. Fritsche, Mrs. Gus Mauermann, Miss Fehrenbach, and Miss Otto.

Thomas Edwin Anderson Edna Schelb Olga Fehrenbach Joseph Amberson C. E. Fritsche Gus Mauermann Banco Fritsche Fehrenbach Otto

Amberson Fehrenbach Wedding at St John’s Lutheran

The marriage of Joe Amberson and Olga Fehrenbach was celebrated Tuesday evening at St John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Wolff officiating. Miss Edna Schelb sang before the ceremony and the bridal party included Mrs. Thomas Edwin Anderson as matron of honor Ada Shepard Eliza beth Gunkel James Amberson John Oeffinger Clarence Fehrenbach and Julius Pace. the newlyweds left for Galveston.

Joe Amberson Olga Fehrenbach St. John’s Lutheran Church Mr. Wolff Edna Schelb Thomas Edwin Anderson Ada Shepard Elizabeth Gunkel James Amberson John Oeffinger Clarence Fehrenbach Julius Pace Amberson Galveston

Merry Maids to Entertain at Automobile Club

The Merry Maids will entertain with a dance Wednesday evening at the Automobile Club in honor of the club's graduate members. Read as Misses Mary Covington Camille Lodovic Bessie Appman Delka Bushick Ar Cyce Dreiss Frances Lucas Willie Falls Lillie Koch Ruth Francis Beatrice Jones Rhita Mayer Jillian Parr Maxine Wells Mary Tom Osborne.

Merry Maids The Automobile Club Mary Covington Camille Lodovic Bessie Appman Delka Bushick Ar- Cyce Dreiss Frances Lucas Willie Falls Lillie Koch Ruth Francis Beatrice Jones Rhita Mayer Jillian Parr Maxine Wells Mary Tom Osborne

Graduates Honored at Santa Rosa Training School Dinner

Mrs. H. C. Mansker entertained 17 graduates of the Santa Rosa Training School at dinner Thursday evening. The class colors red and white decorated the table. Toes were given and a musical program followed. Honor guests included Misses I Poteet H Jacobs C Silva M Bargas J Montalbo M Mansker Myrtle Mansker and Mrs M Neal.

H. C. Mansker Santa Rosa Training School I. Poteet H. Jacobs C. Silva M. Bargas J. Montalbo M. Mansker Myrtle Mansker M. Neal

In Honor of Miss Marmion Birthday Party

A birthday party was held last night at San Pedro Springs in honor of Ruth Marmion. Attendees included Lola Wharton, Ellison Alback, Lola Calosia, Clementine Moeckel, Gladys Marmion, Irma Ross, Corinne Marmion, William Brice, Tom Allen Tirado, Wiley Den.

San Pedro Springs Ruth Marmion Lola Wharton Eilison Alback Lola Calosia Clementine Moeckel Gladys Marmion Irma Ross Corinne Marmion William Brice Tom Allen Tirado Wiley den

Notable Attendees List For Social Gathering

A social event highlighted attendees Louis Green Udo Kurka Manuel Yndo Jr Clyde Edwards Oliver Flato Prof N Lovece Mr and Mrs A C Lowe Professor and Mrs John Marmion and the hostess Ruth Marmion were noted among guests.

Nis Louis Green Udo Kurka Manuel Yndo Jr Clyde Edwards Oliver Flato N. Lovece A. C. Lowe John Marmion Ruth Marmion

Recitals Highlight Powers School Pupils

Miss Pauline Feller, pupil at Powers School, delivered a dramatic recital of People’s The Prince Chap Monday in Harmony Hall, showing notable versatility for her age. Miss Hazel Grandfield, also from Powers, will present her senior recital Friday evening in the Gun ter ballroom.

Sadie Feller Gunter Hotel Pauline Feller Powers School Peple the Prince Chap Harmony Hall Hazel Grandfield Gunter

Marie Conley Hosts Movie Party For Louise Notzon

In Flonor of Miss Notzon Marie Conley entertained with a movie party followed by tea in the Wolff and Marx tea room Thursday honoring her classmate Miss Louise Notzon who was graduated from the Ursuline Convent. Mrs A J Lockwood Mrs John Conley and Mrs Edmund N Notzon were the chaperones.

Marie Conley Wolff & Marx Tea Room Louise Notzon Ursuline Convent A. J. Lockwood John Conley Edmund N. Notzon

Lang and Watters Tie The Knot In St Mark's Church

Arthur H. Lang and Miss Louise Watters announced their marriage on Wednesday June 6 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev. W Bertrand Stevens conducting the service.

Arthur H. Lang Louise Watters St. Mark’s Episcopal Church W. Bertrand Stevens

Gamma Sigmas Dance at Travis Club Honor Group Members

The Gamma Sigmas will entertain at dancing Monday evening at the Travis Club honoring graduate members Miss Hazel McGoldries and Miss Beatrice Grandjean.

Gamma Sigmas Travis Club Hazel McGoldries Beatrice Grandjean

Flags for every national occasion adorn the town

The community decorates with flags for each national occasion as estimates are provided.

The Carolina Tea Room Ad Highlights Picnic and Motor Lunches

An advertisement notes the Carolina Tea Room specializes in picnic and motor lunches, signaling a cafe service geared toward travelers and casual meals.

If the premier and cabinet die the undertaker steps in

A 14 year old boy clerk candidate in a humorously misread exam question. He puzzled over succession then answered that the undertaker would officiate. The anecdote appears in Tit Bits reflecting on dramatic missteps in official exams.

Robert

Unclear remark on racial policy attributed to a janitor

A speculative remark by Percy, a janitor, suggests that a few dark skinned men from the South armed with razors could influence a Russian council of soldiers and deputies. The comment appears in a clipped historical context with limited corroboration.

Russia Percy Council of Soldiers and Deputies

Nitrogen Depletion in Gardens Without Nitrogen Plants

The text notes that without nitrogen fixing plants growth is minimal and average gardens lose about forty pounds of nitrogen per acre annually.

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