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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1917

Page

6

Catholic Woman's Club Directors Meet Tuesday Night

The Catholic Woman's Club Board of Directors meets at 8 o clock Tuesday night. The Ohio Society holds an outing at Hot Wells. The marriage of Rudolph Groos and Miss Mary Pauline Ford takes place at 8 o'clock in St. Mark's Episcopal Church followed by a reception at the bride’s parents home, Dr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Combe, 505 Belknap Place.

Catholic Woman's Club Rudolph Groos Mary Pauline Fordtran St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Frederick J. Combe Belknap Place

Prospect Hill church ladies plan afternoon meetings

Wednesday events include Ladies' Aid Society at 2 p m in the tabernacle. Alamo Chapter DAR hosts a card party at Ellis' Hall for Red Cross. Red Cross circle meets at 2 30 p m in Herff school. Women's Club called meeting at 10 a m.

Ladies’ Aid Society of Prospect Hill Christian Church Tabernacle Alamo Daughters of the American Revolution Ellis’ Hall Red Cross Red Cross Circle of Herff

Steves Women Attend Yett Giesecke Wedding in Austin

Mrs. Johanna Steves and Miss Edna Steves traveled to Austin to attend the wedding of Mr. Yett and Mrs. Giesecke. The event draws local relatives and associates to the Texas capital.

Johanna Steves Edna Steves Austin

Wedding Guests Share Local Ties at Groos Fordtran Fair

Among the out of town guests for the wedding of Rudolph Groos and Miss Mary Pauline Fordtran are Mrs. Ida Combe of Brownsville and Mrs. Richard Darst of Richmond.

Rudolph Groos Mary Pauline Fordtran Ida Combe Brownsville Richard Darst Richmond

Notable Residents Listed in Local Social Ledger

Mary Jane Thomson of Austin Miss Annabel Hilgartner of Austin Mrs George McAfee of Houston Mr and Mrs Harry Landa of New Braunfels and Miss Mildred Ramsey of Austin are named in the social notices section.

Mary Jane Thomson Austin Annabel Hilgartner George McAfee Houston Harry Landa New Braunfels Mildred Ramsey

Thomasson Goes to Waco for Cousin Frances Sanger's Wedding

Mrs. C. L. Thomasson travels to Waco to serve as matron of honor at the wedding of her cousin Frances Sanger and John Attell, set for Thursday.

C. L. Thomasson Waco Frances Sanger John Attell

Ladies Honor Guest Miss Lula Stokes at Wichita Falls Tea

Miss Kathleen Murphy and Miss Agnes Murphy hosted a Monday afternoon tea in honor of their guest Miss Lula Stokes of Wichita Falls. A large number of callers attended the social event.

Kathleen Agnes Murphy Lula Stokes Wichita Falls

Seguin Pan-American Round Table to Meet at Dibrell Home

Mrs Joseph Burton Dibrell of Seguin will host Pan American Round Table members at her home on June 21 to discuss matters of importance. At Monday's meeting Mrs J C Griswold director general appointed committees to arrange the new year's work.

Joseph Burton Dibrell Seguin Pan-American Round Table J. C. Griswold

Marriage Invitation for Mary Agnes Murphy Kilgore

Mr and Mrs D E Murphy invite to the marriage of their daughter Mary Agnes to Willis Buckley Kilgore at 6 p.m. Thursday in Travis Park Methodist Church.

D. E. Murphy Mary Agnes Willis Buckley Kilgore Travis Park Methodist Church

Miss Ramona Patterson Returns Home for Vacation

Miss Ramona Patterson will arrive home Wednesday to spend vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patterson. She has been a student at the College of Industrial Arts at Denton and since graduating has visited Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Doty in Dallas.

Ramona Patterson J. A. Patterson College of Industrial Arts Denton E. A. Doty Dallas

Catholic Women's Association card party on Nacogdoches Street

The Catholic Women's Association plans a benefit card party Wednesday evening at the association building on Nacogdoches Street. Reservations can be made by phoning a social committee member Mrs. A. R. Bacon, Mrs. W. G. Vanderbosch, or Miss Elizabeth Kenney.

Catholic Women’s Association Association Nacogdoches Street A. R. Bacon W. G. Vanderbosch Elizabeth Kenney

Club Secretary Offers Alternative Submission Method

The notice states that proposals may also be submitted through the club secretary. It notes an alternative channel alongside standard forms, ensuring participants understand the option exists and may use it if preferred.

Junior Glee Club Opens for Catholic School Youth

All boys and girls in Catholic schools are invited to join the Junior Glee Club. A chorus of 600 voices may be trained by Mrs. A Katzenberger. The club meets at 4 o clock each Tuesday after the story hour.

A. Katzenberger

Isabel Chenie Crosby Weds Capt Fred Hennessey in Manila

Colonel and Mrs William Dorr Crosby announce the marriage of daughter Isabel Chenie Crosby to Captain Frederick B Hennessey U S A on Tuesday May 15 in Manila Philippines. Captain Hennessey a leading polo player and Mrs Hennessey an equestrienne and golfer are well known locally. He may be stationed back at Fort Sam Houston.

William Dorr Crosby Isabel Chenie Frederick B. Hennessey Manila Philippine Islands Hennessey Captain Hennessey Colonel Crosby Fort Sam Houston

Marriage of Richard Ederheime and Helen Adele Seligman

Announcement of the marriage of Richard Ederheime and Helen Adele Seligman daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Seligman. The ceremony occurred Wednesday June 6 at Delmonico’s New York. The bride attended public schools locally and graduated from the University of Texas.

Richard Ederheime Helen Adele Seligman R. E. Seligman Delmonico’s New York Seligman University of Texas

Mrs Helen Teagarden Sanders Visits Relatives in Chicago

Mrs Helen Teagarden Sanders is visiting relatives in Chicago during a brief trip. She traveled from her hometown and plans to return soon.

Mrs Helen Teagarden Sanders Chicago

Dancing Party Honors Local Graduates At Gunter

Miss Laura Thomson hosted a Monday evening dance at the Gunter honoring Elizabeth Ripley and Laura Lane from the high school graduating class. Sixteen dances were planned with embossed programs, punch served, and a large guest list including Ripley Lane Cameron Delfrase Ivins Johnson Morris Walker and many others.

Laura Thomson Gunter Elizabeth Ripley Laura Lane H. D. Thomson H. L. Ripley Nona L. Lane Si Oy Y Bessie Appman Mildred Allen Elizabeth Bynum Emily Bynum Mary Bowden Delka Bushick Louise Carrington Hazel Cannon Geneva Conness Elinor Collier Venna Cocke Alma Carl Marjory Cameron Elizabeth Church Catherine Coolidge Mildred Duggan Elinor Delfrase Margaret Delfrase Dorothy Delfrase Frances Evans Jessie Fleming Mary Fisher Alice Hough Irving Hicks Winnie Harrell Eunice Harrell Helen Irvin Edevina Irvin Marian Johnson Mildred Johnson Doris Jones Armel Keeran Mary Louise Lester Louise Lucas Margaret Lewis Julia Lobban Camille Lodovic Margaret Mueller Inez Martin Lasta Moore Bess Murrale Rose Muir Marie Myers Elizabeth Milligan Annie Muegge Rowena Miller Lucelle Morris Reta Mayor Olive Martindale Star McDaniel Olive McCormick Lalla Mason Jesse Mason Una Morris Evelyn Morris Evelyn Newton Mary Tom Osborne Frances Poling Nancy Prior Virginia Prior Virginia Priest Medora Robertson Gertrude Rheiner Catherine Reagan Verna Raby Annie Rose Scott Louise Seawell Sarah Siiliman Lorraine Sinsheimer Mary Louise Steel Barbara Shiner Juliet Thompson Margaret Taylor Isadore Taylor Eugen Albert Stark Fritz Straus Sam Kaufmann Harold Beuger Aubry Schofield Ermine Carson Lester Saunders Edward Ward Albert Cal

List of Names Memorized in a Historical Ledger

A long roster of individuals including James Clark Harold Hoefgen Dwight Bourn Hill Cocks Milton Wentz William Ford Neil Graham Tom Scapalanda John Parks Jack Allensworth William Aubry Robert Kyle Marsh Fisher Louis Goodrich Hurley Huse Berkley Hunter Mer riman Smith Carrol Pohlmann John Wilson George Southwell and many others. The compilation reads like a community directory with numerous surnames and given names listed in sequence.

Edward Sibley William King Percy Starr Gerald Thayer Edward Fitch James Bell Chester Kilpatrick Donald Day Jack Cassity Francis Bowen John Bowen Julian Wilke Paul Flarity Harold Bateman

Mrs Caldwell Departs After Two Month Visit

Mrs. H. F. Caldwell plans to return home in Dodsonville after a two month stay in the area.

H. F. Caldwell Dodsonville

Dinner Honoring Miss Fordtran and Rudolph Groos at Top o the Town

Mr and Mrs Harry Landa hosted a Monday evening dinner at the Top o the Town to honor Miss Mary Pauline Fordtran and Rudolph Groos and the bridal party. Pink zinnias and ferns decorated the table. Guests included Mrs Eva Mansfield of Tucson Mrs George McAtee of Houston Mrs Ida Combe of Brownsville Mrs Richard Durst of Richmond Dr and Mrs Frederick J Combe Mr and Mrs Frank Rennett Mr and Mrs W J Moore Miss Mildred Ramsey of Austin and the hosts.

Harry Landa Mary Pauline Fordtran Rudolph Groos Fern Eva Mansfield Tucson Ariz George McAtee Houston Ida Combe Brownsville Richard Durst Richmond Frederick J. Combe Frank Rennett W. J. Moore Mildred Ramsey Austin

Mrs Hood Hosts Luncheon for Miss Hayes at Wolff & Marx

Mrs W R Hood entertained at the Wolff and Marx tea room on Monday honoring Miss Willie Hayes of Clarksville Tennessee, the guest of Miss Mary Howard. The table featured Shasta daisies tied with yellow tulle and handpainted plate cards showing girls with baskets of blossoms.

Mattie Terrell Rowena Walker Dorris Houston Phyllis Shiner Marjorie Campbell Addie Hughes Houston J. W. Howard

Sugar deal at Nichols Groc Co

Special Wednesday offer lists 12 pounds granulated sugar for 1.00 cash with other purchase. Save money by buying this deal. Nichols Groc. Co. 209 Ave C. Phone Cr. 51. adv.

Nichols Groc. Co Ave C

Honors High School Graduates Entertained at Dancing Party

Miss Josephine Schleuning hosted a reception last week honoring three graduates Beatrice Grandjean Hazel McGoldrick and Fritz Schleuning. A large group of guests including families friends and neighbors attended the event at the Schleuning home.

Josephine Schleuning Beatrice Grandjean Hazel McGoldrick Fritz Schleuning Marie Grandjean Bertha Smith Beta Keith Lucile Klamt Lee Hollingsworth Olive Neal Opal Yeager Wilma Welch Fannie Lerner Amy Saucier Agnes Way Josephine Hutzler Marjorie Cameron Hoel Cannon Irene Eberhardt Thelma Carroll Norma Rossman Anna Sophie Smith Eloise Hester Gladys Hughes Corinne Olive Lucile Olive Josie Ilene Froebel Julia Bodet Helen Heckelman Ola Applewhite Janie Froebel Ruth Henry Austin Kingston Eugene Adams Edward Ogden Roy Tampley Will Nixon Milton Varga George Koch Joseph Miller Anataul Sauc

Fire destroys tent hospital at Fort Omaha

A tent hospital at Fort Omaha was wiped out by a fire of unknown origin yesterday. Eighteen orderlies and nurses escaped as the equipment was destroyed. Military authorities launch an investigation after a sentry fired a warning shot on discovery.

Omaha Neb Fort Omaha

Skin whitening lotion from lemon juice and orchard white

Advertisement describes mixing two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a skin and complexion lotion. Strain to remove pulp and store in a bottle. daily use on face neck arms and hands should bleach and smooth the skin. Orchard white and lemons are described as inexpensive sources.

Graduation Exercises for Our Lady of the Lake Class of 1917

Relatives and friends attend the Our Lady of the Lake College and Academy commencement at Beethoven Hall. Edward H. Lange delivers the address on Ideal Educational Standards. The program features a play Crowned Before Dawn with a large cast and multiple musical numbers. Reverend Herrera of Mexico presides and diplomas are awarded to graduates.

Our Lady of the Lake College and Academy Beethoven Hall Edward H. Lange Herrera Mexico Catherine England Mary Callaway Prince Henry Rachel McDonald Josephine Lucia Dingwell Margaret Sue Travis Jacquetta Duchess of Bedford Thelma Ray de Freese Scrape Duchess of York Hallie York Lucinda de la Garza Grey Heron Richard Cambridge Clare Norfolk Lady Litchfield of Clarence Elizabeth Fox Lucille French Helen Dinwiddie Marian Buttrill Jennie Tannhauser Wagner Egmont Beethoven Doris Schulz Marie Kasper Lillie Torres Hemphill Ethel Morris Rosamunde Schubert Mary Estelle Thompson Eleanor Dingwall Laura Peraldi Rae Smith Rogers Mercedes Cadena Lucia Dingwall Antonio Villareal Frances Marie Kaspar Esther Morriss Louise Lagrieu Wilhelmina Dingwall Angela Moenig Lucy Dodson Ruby Hampil Margaret Staton Margaret Krause Marie Cartier Mildred Sandifur Mercedes Cadena Rosemary Cooper Marion Buttrill Margaret Burke Ellen Fox Mattie Young Lillie Terese Hampil

Explosives by Express Restricted by ICC Amendment

The Interstate Commerce Commission tightened an order allowing explosive shipments by express train or express cars in passenger trains. Declares must be filed by senior military or naval officers stating an emergency. Declarations go to the New York Bureau of Explosives to curb abuse, with staff warned to track locations. placards not required on cars, but crews must be informed.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Army Navy Bureau of Explosives New York War and Navy Departments Express

Four Sinks With Ship Christianis Incident Reported

The Norwegian bark Deveron of 1262 tons has sunk with four men dead including a Canadian. Twelve crew were landed at Lerwick after the disaster. The captain and another crewman were wounded. The Dagbladet says the Arctic cutter Sverre II was sunk but the crew were saved.

Christianis London Deveron Lerwick Dagbladet Sverre II

Editor Freed of Libel Charge

Louisiana Supreme Court reversed a lower court judgment convicting Hugh A. O'Donnell former editor of the New Orleans American for criminal libel in an editorial questioning city funds used by officials for a race track. The court held no libel and ordered discharge.

New Orleans Louisiana Supreme Court Hugh A. O'Donnell New Orleans American Behrman City Commission Business Men’s Racing Association Supreme Court O’donnell

Compromise Accepted by NY Childrens Clothes Workers

New York report states 15,000 workers in children's clothing unions endorsed a $1 weekly wage increase as a wartime measure after rejecting a $3 per week demand. The workers are members of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America.

New York Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America

New Motorcycle Road Record Set in 24 Hour Run

Lieut. E L Hoffman from North Island and James Urquhart of San Diego returned from El Centro with news of a new motorcycle and side car 24 hour road record covering 963 miles.

San Diego Cal E. L. Hoffman Army Aviation North Island James Urquhart el Centro

Y M C A Building at Camp Kelly Opens and Plans Discussed

The new Y M C A recreation building at Camp Kelly near South San Antonio will be formally dedicated Saturday night. The article details expansion of recreation headquarters for Fort Sill and Camp Wilson, with tents replacing wooden buildings temporarily and new district secretaries and war workers being appointed. Projections include a large screen for outdoor cinema at Camp Wilson to accommodate ten thousand viewers each night.

Camp Kelly San Antonio Wilman Adams Southern Department Fort Sill Okla W. H. Chaffee Camp Wilson Board of Exchange of Pasadena Cal Adams London Paris

German Airman Killed in Battle of Messines

A dispatch from Amsterdam reports Lieut. Josef Schaumburg the first German airman to fly in combat and to drop bombs was shot down during the battle of Messines and fell dead inside German lines.

London Amsterdam Josef Schaumburg Messines

Travelers Protective Association reports gains in Savannah

T Schuyler Logan, national secretary, announced at the convention in Savannah that the Travelers Protective Association now has 64 323 members, up 7 220 for the year.

Travelers Protective Gaining Savannah T. Schuyler Logan The Travelers’ Protective Association

Mass arrest after Harlem No Conscription League meeting

Eleven men were arrested and two detained by New York police after a mass meeting in a Harlem hall by the No Conscription League. The detained could not produce registration cards and appeared to be of military age.

New York Harlem No Conscription League

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