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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1918

Page

5

Social notes and engagements in wartime San Antonio

The column details canceling dances at Kelly Field, engagements of Elizabeth Virginia Reed to Fowler Davis, and the Ramseur Schwartz wedding. It notes Red Cross efforts by convalescent volunteers, convalescent soldiers entertained by Miss Howard and Miss Northington, and upcoming society events at local venues including a Knights of Columbus Red Cross reception. Major Connally and family moves are mentioned along with several local marriages and dinners.

Kelly Field A& Cer Ain Parefoot Urchins Squire ‘Danforth Edgerly Fiddiers Charley Bonesteel Prises Joshuah Vantsmeier Kelly E. Grant Reed Kenmore Avenue Chicago Elizabeth Virginia Fowler Edward Davis Charles’ Edward Davis Fowler Davis San Antonio Mary Howard Josephine Northington Egeypt Texas Ward-Belmont College Nashville Tenn Miss Howard Miss Northington Red Cross Eagle Lake Knof Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus Hall The

Social notes and engagements in Fort Sam Houston area

Leading roles and social events fill the scene with Miss Lucile Manville Gray in a debutante extravaganza and a Saturday reception by Dr and Mrs 8 J Porter for First Baptist Church members and uniformed men. Visitors include Miss Helen Matthews and Miss Kay Louise Win, with several local graduates and guests listed.

Lucile Manville Gray Fort Sam Houston Base Hospital J. Porter First Baptist Church Helen Matthews Sherman Kay Louise Win

Ferguson for Governor Club Organized in Bexar County

A Ferguson for Governor Club is formed in Bexar County with Mrs Solon Stewart as chairman and Miss Lielle Teagarden as secretary. The group aims to register women supporting Ferguson and plans an active campaign from now until the July 27 primary election.

Yerguson Addeda Texas Congress of Mothers Council of National Defense Dallas Federal Children’s Bureau E. A. Watters State Illa Caruthers Porter The National Food Administration

Community women plan meetings across city churches

The Woman's Auxiliary of several churches schedules 3 pm and later Monday gatherings in church parlors and rooms. Programs include convention talks by Alvina Frick and Edwina Heinrich, and topics on loyalty to church and country. Various groups announce card parties and Red Cross drives with dates and venues throughout Dallas.

Evangelical League of the Evangelical Friedens Church New Braunfels Woman's Missionary Society Travis Park Methodist Church Philathea China

The Light's Editorial on Women and the Joy of Giving

A short editorial argues the true joy of giving comes from meaningful service, not self depletion. It warns against women overburdening themselves with every duty, urging balanced giving while preserving resources to serve in larger life roles. It cites a six year old's cheeky remark about the verse more blessed to give.

All Female Enemy Aliens to Register within Ten Days

The city and county coordinate a nationwide order requiring females aged 14 and over who are natives or subjects of Germany to register within ten working days. Registration sites are Central Police Headquarters for city residents and the post office for those in Bexar County. A card with photo and left-thumb print will prove compliance, and noncompliance risks internment for the war's duration.

United States Lancaster Armistead Bexar County Uontral Registration Board

Engineer Plans Mechanical Repair Shops in San Antonio

Maj. A. M. Shaw of the Engineers' Reserve Corps arrives in San Antonio to plan government built mechanical repair shops. Offices will be with the Chamber of Commerce, construction expected to start soon and take about four months to finish. The 84 acre tract, bought from Dr. J. H. Terrell, lies between Quintana and Somerset Roads near Kelly Field and tied to three rail outlets. Ground deemed well situated and satisfactory by Major Shaw.

Maj A. M. Shaw Engineers’ Reserve Corps Atlanta San Antonio Shaw Chamber of Commerce J. H. Terrill Champer of Commerce Quintana Somerset Roads Kelly Field Russell-Coleman Oil Company Internatonal & Great Northern Southern Pacific Uvalda

Construction plans and size of San Antonio repair base

Major Shaw focuses on material availability for the new San Antonio repair complex. The development will include a 500 foot long main repair shop, warehouses, and 40 buildings with a 160 by 200 foot garage and a 120 by 150 foot parts warehouse. Political notice and misc line about Medford school board led by women appear.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Benjamin F. Ramseur Stelle Gloria Schwartz Mary Schwartz Edwin H. Witte Oran Kirkpatrick Flora Briggs James H. Quinn Robert Belden Brooks Brde Tering South Carolina Logan Hamseur Genceil Sponge Jackson San Antonio Campy William J. Connally Hagle Pass Connally Third United States Infantry Fort Sam Houston Southern Department Col BP. A. Connally France Blanche Caldwell Wallace Rew Ruth Brown Madison Square ‘Presbyterian Church James M. Todd Mr. Rew 315Th Ammunition Train Major Mrs. van Hook Philippines Carrie Campbell Jones Major van Hook Miss Mary Tom Osborne Lynchburg, Va Randolph- Macon Woman's College Mary Frances Jones Mary Tom Osborne Randolph Macon Woman's College John W. McCauley Virginia Military Institute Percy Dow van Hool Gussie Hattie Osborne Virginia van Hook Wirt Blume Wort Worth Margaret Lois Phillips J. A. Phillips Mexican Methodist Institute Plaace C. A. Badter Commerce Street C. A. Rabe West End John B. Herff Boerne Elizabeth Black Lafitte Street St. Mary's High School Marie David Marian Beaulieu Myrl Hall Mary Buttimer Ursula Small Violet Pfeil Josephine Meehan Margaret Ialy Audrey Nordman Marian Beaulie Bernice Hmahizer Topeka Kan James Kapp St. Anthony Juanita Driscoll Indianapoliis Ind Ruth Rogers Brownwood Kapp John Neat Hodges Wolcott New York City North Indiey Canada Lag Ted Miss Truth Kenry University of Texas Alex Rossy Josephine Louis J. Finkey St. Mark's Episcopal Church W. Bertrand Stevens Florence Beuhler Galveston Ates Cones Klever Mark Cross Carl Newton FOX Alamo Plaza Ferguson Women's Organization Gunter Gues First Presbyterian Church Bad Crogs Alamo Daughters of the American Revolution Travis Club Ladies’ Aid Society St. John's Lutheran Church Wilson Sewing Circle Irene Black South Flores Street Wolff & Marx Helen Linscott San Pedro Avenue Missionary Society Utica Ladies’ Ald Society Evangelical Friedens Church St. Patrick's Hall Missionary Society of the Prospect Hill Methodist Church Equal Franchise Society Herff School W. H. Kennon Methodist Church Gevers Wyoming Streets John D. Hartman Eleanor Brack Enridge Mes. W. A Daniel Thomas H. Franklin Milam School Charles T. Haltom Fannin School S. W. Scott Trades Council Hall D. A. McAskin William Black Fred Cook M. M. Harris Alamo Heights San’ Antonio Pine Street Presbyterian Church H. BH Kiester Omaha Street the Light Baldwin National War Council Alamo City Music House House of Baldwin Bush &Lane Starr, Farrand Victor Remington West Commerce Street Avenue C Russell K. Jennett Medford, + dy Euclid Oxfords Walk-Over Boot Shop E. Houston ST
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