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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1916

Page

8

Rotarians Gift Twelve Donkeys to San Antonio Children

In Brackenridge Park a Rotary Club ceremony presented twelve donkeys to the city’s youngsters with bridles saddles and pink ear pompoms. Mayor Brown and the twins accepted amid a Municipal Band program and moving pictures as crowds watched and children climbed aboard for rides.

Brackenridge Park Rotary Club San Antonio Park Zoo Lambert Beach Harry Miller Rown Miller Ray Lambert Texas Mayor Brown Mr. Lambert Aed Brown Robertson Clinton G., Jr Alx Themegan Neg Mag Harry L. Miller E. E. Hilije Frank Winerich Porter F. Loring Harry Hertzberg Bert J. McLean William H. Smith

Rotary burros presented at Brackenridge Park zoo

Miss Enid Lynn Jones presents a pair of burros to Brackenridge Park Zoo on behalf of the Rotary Club. The mayor and Mrs. Clinton G. Brown’s twin sons accept the gift for the city as the ceremony unfolds with other attendees.

Lynn Jones R. Clarence Jones Club Enid Lynn Jones Brackenridge Park Rotary Club

Boy Scout fund drive in San Antonio extended to finish

The Alamo Council of San Antonio Boy Scouts will extend the 8000 dollar campaign through Tuesday, possibly Wednesday, to finance two years of scouting. Haywood M. Butler, the national field commissioner, returns to New York soon after a 86500 mile national tour. The effort targets 1500 to 2000 scouts next two years. currently only about 300 boys benefit from the program.

San Antonio Texas Alamo Council of Boy Scouts of America Haywood M. Butler Boy Scout New York

County approves hospital construction estimate and funds

County commissioners approved estimate No. 12 from H N Jones Construction Co for the county hospital totaling 4710.92 with a county half share warrant for 2356.46. Bar examinations for prospective lawyers closed in the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals with five applicants and board members listed. County Civil Judge John J Clark will observe a summer recess July and August with the court to close for the season and resume later. judge available for any set cases.

H. N. Jones Construction Company Court of Civil Appeals Frank Hash Henry P. Burney O. E. McCracken Floresville John J. Clark Clark

Silvertown Cord Tires Claim Superior Endurance and Speed

The ad touts Silvertown Cord Tires as built with two layers of giant CORDS and a rubber interlayer, claiming greater strength and endurance. It cites 1500 miles at 76 mph, 25 to 80 percent more distance on slight inclines, and 17 percent faster speed with the same power, plus 25 percent gasoline savings and unmatched ride smoothness.

Silvertown Cord Mulford Silvertown Sis Mads Mare Goodrich B. F. Goodrich Co Akron

Election results and member list from Moose Home group

The Moose Home group at 8. C. Conover elected a secretary and Mr. Spangler as treasurer for the coming year. New members named include George W. Upp, R. M. Beck, C. W. Hurley, Charles A. Shields, Arthur A. Heney, Henry D. Lee, William F. Licke, B. J. Seals, David A. McGale, Harry Rowan, Ernest Gimbel, Herman Lloyd, C. W. Dickens and C. J. Rohman, with Licke, Hurley, and Beck not initiated at this meeting.

Moose Home C. Conover Mr. Spangler George W. Upp R. M. Beck C. W. Hurley Charles A. Shields Arthur A. Heney Henry D. Lee William F. Licke J. Seals David A. MecGale Harry Rowan Ernest Gimbel Herman Lloyd C. W. Dickens C. J. Rohman Licke Hurley and Beck

Funeral for Martin Reil set at home and church

The funeral for Martin Reil, who died Friday night, will be held at 10 o clock Sunday from his parents home at 228 Nogalitos street and at St Philip s church. Interment will follow in San Fernando cemetery. Henry Day aged 25 died suddenly at 2131 Wyoming street Saturday afternoon likely heart failure. He leaves a widow two children a sister M Guerra and four brothers Charles Little Rock Howard Houston Will Sadler and McKinley US navy. Shelly-Loring Under taking Company holds his body awaiting brothers arrival.

Martin Reil D. Reil Nogalitos Street St. Philip's Church San Fernando Cemetery Henry Day Wyoming Street San Antonio M. Guerra Charles Little Rock Howard Houston Will Sadler Texas McKinley United States Navy Shelly-Loring Undertaking Company

Death of Miss Dora Johnson in San Antonio

Miss Dora Johnson aged 40 died early Saturday in a San Antonio hospital. A native of Lamar county Texas she moved to San Antonio about two months ago from McKinney for health reasons. Her body was sent to Howe Texas Saturday night for burial.

Dora Johnson San Antonio Lamar County Texas McKinney Howe

Burial Notice by Shelly Loring Undertaking Co

Burial service advertisement for Shelley Loring Undertaking Company. Automobile equipment mention and Roth phone number 971 listed as contact.

The Shelly-Loring Undertaking Company Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co Roth

Roof Opens Monday at Top o the Town

Reservations are heavy for the informal opening of the St. Anthony roof on Monday night marking the summer season. The canopy roof over part of the area adds to its appeal while manager Edwin H. Lee plans to keep the roof open from early morning to midnight offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. A formal opening and evening program are planned once improvements are settled. Special Sunday excursion 60 cents to Sutherland Springs and return via Southern Pacific at 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

St. Anthony Edwin H. Lee St. Anthony Hotel

Road work ordered by county commissioners

County commissioners approved several road projects and payments yesterday. Supervisor Fr Bennett and Road Superintendent S. McNeel will oversee work including widening Holm road with a $ payment to Ferdinand Timmermann for 2.3 acres, purchasing a permanent right of way from Ben L. Wright for a drain ditch, and repairs on Pleasanton road near the county line. The county auditor was instructed to advertise bids for grubbing grading and closing Benton City road, while a second tar coating on about twenty miles of corn road by the Fin i Method Company was reported as completed and the roads described as in good condition.

Fr Bennett S. McNeel Holm Road Ferdinand Timmermann Laguna Cre Ben L. Wright Fini Method Company

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