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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1917

Page

6

Lutheran Synod Closes Texas TS Sessions Celebrates Reformation

The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Texas ends its conference at St John’s Lutheran Church with a closing service. Grace Lutheran Church members attend, and music highlights the program. The group plans a October 31 Reformation centennial celebration in a central Texas city with English German and Scandinavian participation. Several hundred pastors and about 20 000 lay members are expected to attend.

Evangelical Luthern Synod of Texas St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Grace Lutheran Church C. P. Hasskarl Nordheim H. Bracher Grace Church Mr. Richter Chiston Iowa Haunamann Fredericksburg H. Schiesser Pugerville O. Proeh Galveston St. John’s Texas San Antonio

Cenia Cude Weds William G. Baron in June Home Ceremony

Mrs. M A Cude announces the marriage of her daughter Cenia to William G Baron of Buffalo MM 4. The ceremony was held Thursday evening June 7 at 621 Willow Street, Mrs. Cude's residence.

Cenia Cude M. A. Cude Cenia William G. Baron Buffalo Mrs. Cude Willow Street

Society Events Outline For Monday Through Tuesday

Monday night social events include Mr and Mrs Harry Landa hosting at 8 30 on the St Anthony roof in honor of Miss Mary Pauline Fordtran and Rudolph Groos. Laura Thompson hosts dances at 8 in the Gunter Hotel in honor of Miss Elizabeth Hipley and Miss Laura Lane. Tuesday features Red Cross Sewing Circle at 9 30 in Wolff Marx, Equal Franchise Society at 10 on College Street, Main Avenue High School class of 1917 business meeting at 6 in the music room, and Sadie Feller dramatic recital at 8 15 in the Gunter Hotel ball room.

Harry Landa St. Anthony Mary Pauline Fordtran Rudolph Groos Laura Thompson Gunter Hotel Elizabeth Mhipley Laura Lane Red Cross Sewing Circle The Council of Jewish Women Red Cross Wolff & Marx Auditorium Main Avenue Sadie Feller

Church circles schedule Monday meetings across local churches

The Bible class of the Woman's auxiliary at First Presbyterian plans a 3 30 Monday meeting in church parlors. Circle No 3 at First Baptist meets Monday afternoon. Laurel Heights Circle of First Baptist plans a 4 PM social session after the beach outing at Brackenridge Park.

Woman's Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church Circle No First Baptist Church Laurel Heights Brackenridge Ark

Officers to be elected at Central Christian church meeting

The auxiliary of the Christian board of missions of Central Christian church will elect officers at a meeting scheduled for Monday afternoon at the church.

Christian Board of Missions Central Christian Church

Choral Club Meeting of Hibernians Auxiliary

The Choral Club of the ladies' auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet at 8 o'clock Monday evening in St. Mary's auditorium.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Mary’s Auditorium

Gamma Sigma Sorority Dance Honoring Two Guests at Travis Club

Miss Hazel McGoldrick and Miss Beatrice Grandjean will be honored guests at a Monday evening dance at the Travis Club. Their initiation ceremonies are set for 10 oclock Wednesday morning.

Hazel McGoldrick Beatrice Grandjean Travis Club Gamma Sigma Sorority

San Antonio Equal Franchise Society to Meet Without President

In Mrs. Rena Maverick Green’s absence due to a sister’s illness in Rhode Island, Mrs. J. T. Smith will conduct the work as first vice president. The regular business meeting is set for 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the headquarters.

Rena Maverick Green San Antonio

Country Store event planned by St Luke's Church ladies

A Country Store benefiting St Luke's Episcopal Church will be held Friday evening June 15 at Mrs Hammond's home 1720 West Commerce Street. Refreshments will be served.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Swift & Company Beef Prices in San Antonio

Swift & Company reports San Antonio beef sales for the week ending Saturday June 9 with domestic beef at 14.26 cents per pound.

Swift & Company San Antonio

Ohio surpasses wartime registration estimate

Columbus June 11 Ohio exceeded army estimates by registering 565 192 people. Official totals show Whites 451 461, Colored 25 146, Exemptions Whites 287 073 Colored 14 473, Aliens 2 358, Alien enemies 6 227. Governor Cox office released the figures.

Columbus Ohio Cox

Thirteen Held in Grand Rapids Draft Conspiracy Case

Thirteen men were indicted in Grand Rapids Michigan for conspiracy to thwart the army draft law. Special agents have been sent to Northern Michigan to probe I W W activity in small towns where eight men are already in custody.

Washington, D. C Department of Justice Grand Rapids Mich Michigan

Police Inspector Mills fatally wounded at Liberty Hall protest

Dublin police inspector Mills was fatally injured last night while stopping a meeting against Irish imprisonment. Lieutenant General Mahon had forbidden the gathering, but about 2000 people assembled opposite Liberty Hall and Count Plunkett, a Sinn Feiner and MP, was arrested.

Dublin London Mills Mahon Ireland Liberty Hall Count Plunkett

Sunday Papers Dismissed From Blue Law Charge

Waterloo Iowa county attorney Wenner dismissed the charge against the Waterloo Times Tribune for violating the blue law. He cited Supreme Court rulings that Sunday papers are a necessity and nullified the case.

Waterloo Wenner Waterloo-Times-Tribune Supreme Court

Miss Elizabeth West Named County Librarian Examiner

On the Examining Board, Miss Elizabeth West of the Carnegie Library receives a letter from the state librarian announcing her appointment to pass upon candidates for the county librarian position under the state county library law.

Elizabeth West Carnegie Library

Precinct 49 Mass Meeting For Liberty Loan Bond Drive

Citizens of Precinct 49 are urged to attend a mass meeting tonight at 8 at the fire station Cor 8 Presa and Hicks Ave. Purpose is to perfect an organization to subscribe for the Liberty Loan War Bond. R Neil Campbell chairman Precinct 49.

Precinct 49 Cor Presa Hicks Ave R. Neil Campbell Ady

Church Club Plans Entertainment for Soldiers Men

Church representatives discussed organizing social clubs in all churches to entertain men in military camps and at the post. The effort is led by the National League for Woman's Service and the War Recreation Board with church parlors opened for men and a card system to register volunteers. Dr. Arthur G. Jones described prior church gatherings and parlors open to soldiers.

Menger National League For Woman's Service War Recreation Board F. L. Hillyer Elbert Vail The Arthur G. Jones First Presbyterian Church

Cotton Continues Rise On New Season Highs

New York June 11. Cotton prices advanced as old and new crop deliveries hit fresh highs. July contracts climbed to 23.82 cents per pound amid Liverpool support and Wall Street selling, with talk of easing war risks boosting export hopes and the market up about 11 dollars per bale since the government crop report.

New York Liverpool Wall Street

Toll in Butte mine fire tops 145 dead

coroner releases figures showing 63 of the trapped miners at the Speculator shaft of North Butte Mining Co dead with 53 identified and ten unidentified. Rescue teams continue as 82 miners are believed trapped and Manus Duggan remains missing after saving 25 lives by blocking bulkheads.

Nipper

German Envoy Arrives New Orleans En Route to Germany

Dr. Curt Lehman former German minister to Guatemala arrived in New Orleans on a steamer from Central America. He was handed passports when Germany severed relations and travels with his wife and secretary George von Ende under Federal escort. Customs examined their baggage.

New Orleans Curt Lehman Guatemala Republic Berlin Central America Germany United States George von Ende

Italians to Begin Farewell Tour Without Prince of Udine

The Italian mission began packing in Washington as the State Department prepared to announce a delayed farewell tour of the United States. The trip will start tomorrow without its leader, the Prince of Udine, who fell ill last week and will rejoin when able, likely in a week.

Washington, D. C State Department Prince of Udine

Supreme Court Rules Trust Reserv es Taxable In Income Suit

The Supreme Court rules that insurance company reserves for unpaid losses and claims are subject to federal taxation. The decision in favor of the government narrows tax exemptions and prevents large annual revenue losses for the Treasury.

Washington, D. C Treasury Supreme Court Insurance Company of North America

Exemption Boards Complete in Texas Counties

Governor completes list of military exemption boards in Texas. About one thousand names are included with two boards in larger counties, plus city and county boards. City boards are subdivided into three and four units, each with a doctor, to pass on exemptions from military service.

Austin Tex

Helen Defends Viva Nesbitt Sparks Picnic Plan

In a tense family gathering Helen starkly defends Viva Nesbitt amid Carrie’s scorn. Tensions rise over inviting Viva on a country picnic while memories of Virginia Evans surface, testing Helen’s change of heart and resolve.

Carrie Helen Viva Nesbitt Virginia Evans Roy Warren Viva Evans

Hotel Guests and Registrations List

A daily notice lists visitors and registrants across St. Anthony Gunter Lanier Merger Lanier Lanier St. Anthony entries include J. A. Robertson Galveston W. F. Gordon Dallas Cc. R. Gibson Corpus Christi A. J. Straus New York City S. Tucker Oklahoma City F. A. Tallmadge Eagle Pass J. L. Hale Waco C. Shelton Dallas J. H. Hamilton Seguin A. E. Mason Detroit John D. Fatherie Dilley Dayton Ohio J. Brynnie Dayton Ohio G. W. Ware Dallas among others.

J. A. Robertson Galveston St. Anthony W. F. Gordon Dallas Gunter Cc. R. Gibson Corpus Christi Lanier A. J. Straus New York City Menger Cc. S. Tucker Oklahoma City F. A. Tallmadge Eagle Pass JL. H. Hale Waco C. Shelton J. H. Hamilton Seguin A. E. Mason Detroit John PD Fatherie Dilley Tex JT. O. Brynnie Dayton Ohio A. Riggs Beaumont G. W. Ware

Lakeview Improvement Club Meet Sets 8 30 Evening

Property owners and residents are invited to a special Lakeview Improvement Club meeting at 8:30 Wednesday evening at 2018 Delgado Street to discuss improvements for the Lakeview addition. Attendees are asked to bring the Prospect Hills.

Lakeview Addition Lakeview Improvement Club C. G. Mendell Delgado Street Prospect Hills

Dissolution Move In Peking Alters Parliament Challenge

Beijing June 10. President Li Yuan Hung signals willingness to dissolve Parliament following General Chang Heun demand. A dissolution decree is drafted but Wu Ting Fang the acting premier refuses to countersign, preventing effect without his signature.

Peking Li Yuan Hung Chang Heun Wu Ting Fang

Supreme Court nullifies Eastland damage claim order

The Supreme Court annulled a Federal Judge Landis directive ordering joint trials of 377 damage claims stemming from the Eastland disaster in Chicago. The action sought to aggregate about 3 million dollars in claims.

Washington, D. C Landis Chicago Supreme Court

Bids Opened for 300000 Automobile Plates in Texas

The state highway commission in Austin on June 11 received bids for 300000 automobile plates to be distributed to owners statewide. Multiple bidders from various Texas regions submitted proposals. The commission has not yet named a secretary.

Austin Tex State Highway Commission Commission Texas

Prize Parade Opens National Travelers Protection Meet

Savannnah hosts the opening of the National Travelers Protective Association convention with a prize parade as delegates from many states march in the pageant.

Travelers’ Association Savannah National Travelers’ Protective Association

Spain Declares Arbor Day Celebration Mandatory

By royal order Spain requires an annual arbor day observance. Municipalities must bear part of the cost of tree planting.

Spain

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