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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
29
Tid Bits notes that over 800 fish species produce sounds. Maigres hum for up to 25 seconds, shoals audible from 20 fathoms, and other species like the croaker hog fish and jewfish produce varied noises. Reports attribute near musical or bell like tones to captured fish and underwater crowds.
Mme Carie and her husband discovered radium and she becomes the only person to hold two Nobel prizes, a milestone noted amid other excerpts about science and progress.
Annual Flag Day exercises set for 8 30 PM Monday at the Elks Club with all Elks lodges invited to participate. Program includes patriotic music, a flag history by L B Clegg, tributes by John H Blakene y, speeches by Harry Hertzberg, violin and vocal solos, and a closing chorus followed by an informal dance for members and guests.
The Loyal American Republic Association 33 met at Modern Woodman Hall on Thursday June 11 with good attendance. Five new members were elected. A rising vote of thanks was given to the drill committee for the recent banquet. Arrangements were made for the athletic drill and dance on June 25. The drill team captain asks all team members to Eagles Hall at 8 pm Tuesday June 16. Thanks were given to L G Dromgoole for the spears he donated.
The W. O. Wand Woolman Circle picnic at Sulhern Springs on Saturday June 6 brought together Wee satchie Commercial Sam Houston and San Antonio camps along with Myrtle Magnolia Olive Laurel and White Rose groves. Races swimming and baseball were played with prizes donated by San Antonio merchants as the Woodmen spent the day at the springs.
Laurel Grove No. 1185 met Thursday afternoon June 11 with Sovereign Golde ring presiding. Visitors included Sovereigns Grismare Beaumont Doral Brownsville Stone Olive Grove No. 158 and Kade Magnolia Grove. Two initiated with Kade as captain in Ball’s absence. Refreshments followed and a drawing contest is planned for June 27.
San Antonio Aerie No. 70 of the Order of Eagles met in regular session Wednesday night with a large attendance. The major topic was sending the Eagle glee team to the convention in Kansas City from August 3 to 9, and a vote was taken after debate.
On the evening of June 4, Knights and Ladies of Security met at their hall on Soledad street. A class of five was initiated and many membership applications were reviewed and approved. After business, games and dancing followed.
Olive Grove No. 157 Woodman Circle held a well attended meeting on Wednesday afternoon June 10. Sovereigns Ida Stark from Louisiana Jenkie Hogan of Beaumont and Roy Toomey of Myrtle Grove attended. Two applications were balloted on favorably one candidate was initiated and the dance committee reported the May 27 event a success.
Members of Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle hosted a sewing bee led by Sovereign Katie Seideman on June 10. They elected officers for a permanent club and plan a monthly meeting plus a future bazaar to raise funds for Myrtle Grove. Myrtle Grove will meet June 16 with a call for full guardian attendance and drill team initiation.
The Alamo Lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor met on June 10 and handled routine business. It announced a future debate on woman suffrage with Miss Amanda Jonas supporting the affirmative and G. H. Meyer opposing.
San Antonio Lodge No. 216 announces flag day exercises set for the first Monday in July with plans for an enjoyable program including dancing as a feature.
San Antonio Council No 789 Knights of Columbus completed the agenda by perfecting arrangements for the initiation ceremonies to be held today.
The Ladies of the Macabees San Antonio Hive No. 3 will hold a meeting at 3 p m Monday June 15 in Odd Fellows Hall. All members are expected to attend as important matters will be discussed.
About forty to fifty members attended the Thursday night meeting of San Antonio Assembly No 78 of the Loyal Americans of the Republic. A large amount of business was transacted. The lodge received two membership applications.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors invites conductors families and friends to memorial exercises after the business meeting next Tuesday at 6 30 pm in Knights of Pythias Hall A program includes songs a memorial service an Abide With Me eulogy by Mrs Walter Correvon an address by the chief of division No 756 and a benediction by the senior sister Mrs B Stardmen and Miss Meta Herting direct the musical program.
The Ladies of the Maccabees Alamo Hive No 22 met at Crockett hotel Monday afternoon June 8. Five were proposed and elected for membership two were initiated. Plans for a picnic at Madara's park the next day were discussed and carried out amid a large turnout and enjoyable outing.
Alamo Lodge No. 44 A F and A M met at the Masonic temple on Wednesday evening June 10 for the annual officer election. James E. Winters was accorded the Worshipful Master chair with Wallace B E New among the other officers.
Ton, senior warden, E. M. Goldstein, junior warden, George R. Stumberg, treasurer, E. C. Arnold, secretary, Robert V. Smith, senior deacon, W. Crossley, junior deacon, Frank F. Huntress Sr., tser. Arrangements for the installation services on St John’s day, June 24, will be announced upon completion.
Delegates from Waco Dallas Fort Worth Houston and smaller towns gather Sunday for Galveston Council No 786 Knights of Columbus to initiate forty candidates. First degree at 10 a m. second and third degrees at 2 30 p m with a degree team from national headquarters aiding. The session begins 7 a m with holy communion at St Marys church and ends with a social in the club rooms.
White Rose Grove No 827 met Wednesday afternoon June 10 in the Modern Woodman hall with good attendance. One candidate was obligated and one visitor attended. A. A. Zizik and John Wahl received grove honors. A. L. Hicks of the W O W and Circle Building Company gave a talk before adjournment.
A large audience attended a meeting where the main item was organizing a memorial to be staged June 28. Judge J A Clark, W W Sloan, Albert Meyer, E Caulsen and G E B Melliff were named to lead the arrangements. San Antonio Lodge No 11 and its branches, two Rebekah lodges, and Bexar Encampment No 11 will participate, with two first degrees conferred on candidates.
The tide-predicting machine developed by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey automates tidal forecasts for 70 principal ports worldwide and 3000 others, using electric mechanisms to mark time and regulate readings. It leverages astronomical data with sea observations to produce advance Tide Tables for mariners and engineers.
Christian communities linger over the four week exhibition in a city theater featuring a $25,000 picture film with no admission charge. Ministers attend to study the pictures and lectures and some advise their congregations to avoid it. A critic notes progress faces barriers from fear and misunderstanding.
Pictures titled Good Tidings are exhibited across Europe and America. The collection emphasizes universal Christian themes with beautifully illustrated messages. The display invites all Christians to share in the message.
The city hosts the final week of the Photo-Drama of Creation in San Antonio with promises of surprises for attendees.
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