Society Calendar Sees Meetings Across City
In the Society section a busy schedule lists the Choral Club of Ladies Auxiliary of AOH meeting at St Marys Auditorium Monday night, a mass meeting for soldiers recreation with Mrs Eli Herzberg at the Menger at 4 30 p m Tuesday, City Mission Board at Travis Park Methodist Church 11 30 a m, and the Ladies Auxiliary of Elks Club at 3 p m. The Woman's Alliance of the Unitarian Church meets at 4 p m with Mrs Mary Elmendorf 1113 South Alamo Street and other church and building committee events are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
St. Mary's Auditorium
Eli Hertzberg
Menger
City Mission Board
Travis Park Methodist Church
Woman's Alliance of Unitarian Church
Mary Elmendorf
South Alamo Street
Society Notes Honor Guests At Country Club Gatherings
Mrs Frederick Oppenheimer of New York visits her parents Mr and Mrs Alexander Jeske. Miss Helen James hosts breakfast at the Country Club for Miss Josephine Woodhull. Misses Jean Aubrey and Clara May Brooks plan a supper dance at the Country Club after the Crittenberger Woodhull wedding rehearsal. Rev and Mrs S J Porter host an informal reception for Camp Funston men with a musical program by Mrs R R Carlyle Miss Merle Rowland Miss Merle Howard and Mrs C D Gardner assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Oppenheimer
New York
Alexander Jeske
Helen James
Country Club
Josephine Woodhull
Jean Aubrey
Clara May Brooks
Crittenberger- Woodhull
S. J. Porter
Camp Funston
R. R. Carlyle
Merle Rowland
Merle Howard
C. D. Gardner
Community events and personal notices in local society
The section lists Charity and missionary society activities at the church entertainment for Camp Funston men, a wedding at the bride’s mother's home, Knights of Columbus card night, a music club meeting, upcoming summer travel plans, tea at polo games, and Red Cross registration notices. It also notes an aluminum demonstration, a Sunshine Philathea benefit, and a Westminster class program with multiple performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kokernot
W. LF. Brice
Minerva Lewis
C. D. Gardner
C. L. Bass
R. L. Overstreet
Frank Winerich
C. C. Fibbs
The
Missionary Society
Camp Funston
Sing a Song of Seniors school play cast
The program lists solos by Miss Pate and Mrs. Taylor with Miss Henrietta Wallace in a play titled Sing a Song of Seniors. Cast members include Misses Louise Seawell, Lillie Koch, Aurelia Haker, Evelyn Smith, Eda Koch, Frances Lucas and Esther Pate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Philathea
Westminster Presbyterian Clurch
Louise and
Frances Lucas
Dorothy Bell Heuermann
Louise Seawell
Edna Wallace
May Griffiths
Elizabeth Joyce
Louise Lucas
Miss Pate
Mrs. Taylor
Henrietta Wallace
Lillie Koch
Aurelia Haker
Evelyn Smith
Eda Koch
Esther Pate
Rotary delegates welcomed at Atlanta convention start
In Atlanta the eighth annual convention of the International Association of Rotary Clubs opened with Arch Klumpf of Cleveland presiding. He delivered the international president's address and officers were presented. Reports from committees were scheduled, with Major General Leonard Wood as a speaker at the Wednesday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Arch Klumpf
Cleveland
Klumpf
Leonard Wood
Southeastern Department of the Army
Wireless telephony to play big naval role at Navy Department
Washington June 18 wireless telephony will play a big part in naval operations. Ships already use wireless telephones and the system is being extended to coast patrols as improvements are made. Secretary Daniels led a three day mobilization by wireless telephone last year and the plan is now adopted extensively. Scientists and experts are aiding to widen the operation radius. Swift and Company reports San Antonio beef sales for the week ending June 16 at 12.59 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Daniels
Naval
Department
Swift & Company
San Antonio
Celebates His Birthday With Friends Event
Raymond Mahavier celebrated his birthday Saturday evening entertaining many friends with music dancing and games. Ruth Matlock gave solo dances readings and Marjorie Mahonie Virginia Weber and Carrol Weber also performed. Attendees included Ruth Matlock Edith Weber Lucile Lester Clarabel Lillian Thomas Myrtle Schroeder Mabel Jones Dean Hilda Virginia Weber Anna Banks Marguerite Lewis Alice Drake Alvie Rheinhardt Genevieve Marjorie Mohavier and others with Mrs W S Jones and Mrs R M Weber assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve
Marjorie Mohavier
Mr. Christensen
Roscoe Estes
Murray Morgan
Russell Thomas
Edward Clavin
Carrol Weber
Louis Pfeiffer
Robert Conklin
Sidney Lester
Joseph Drake
Edward Jones
Otto Semlinger
William Mohavier
W. S. Jones
R. M. Weber
Steamers Repulse Submarines Off Spanish Coast
Two French steamers arriving at Gibraltar report attacks by the largest type submarines near the Spanish coast. Both steamers engaged the submarines and compelled them to withdraw from combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Virginia Coal Trial Begins in Federal Court
The Sherman anti trust case opens in New York with 108 corporations and 64 individuals charged over mining and selling semi bituminous coal in Virginia and West Virginia. Court proceedings start today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
New York
West Virginia
Irish Return of Prisoners Cheered in Dublin
Large crowds welcomed released Irish prisoners in Dublin with banners songs and cheering. Countess Markievicz led revolutionists who attempted to seize Dublin Castle killing a guard. she was sentenced to death but later commuted to life penal servitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dublin
Countess Markievicz
Markievicz
Dublin Castle
Chicago Hosts Italian Mission Before Eastward Departure
In Chicago on June 18 the Italian commission toured sights and attended an official reception. Notables Enrico Arlotta and Guglielmo Marconi led the visitors who will head to the East after the Midwest visit. A trunk delay caused Marconi to miss events. he requested gumbo, while others ate lavishly and he ate only soup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle West
Enrico A Arlotta
Guglielmo Marconi
East
Commission
Burlington
Cord wood proposals invited for Southern Department 1917 18
Fort Sam Houston Texas invites sealed proposals in duplicate for furnishing cord wood at Southern Department stations and camps from August 1, 1917, to June 30, 1918. Bidders must submit by 11 00 a m July 5 1917. Further details available on application. Adv mentions Galveston Saturday $5 70 round trip via Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Southern Department
Galveston
Southern Pacific
Gunners Do Good Work In Atlantic Fleet Marksmanship
Admiral Mayo reports steady progress in Atlantic fleet gunnery this year despite disrupted schedules. Daniels released the findings noting increased fire rapidity and improved accuracy across batteries under varying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mayo
Daniels
Black and White Ointment Promises Brightened Complexion
Advertises Ploughs Black and White Ointment as a lightening skin product used by thousands to remove blemishes and tan. Claims a smooth, healthy tone and a box mailed for 25 cents with simple directions. agents wanted. sold in San Antonio by Peoples Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Toilet Company
Paris
Tenn
Retun Trail
Viougt Chemical Co
Dept
Memphis
San Antonio
Peoples Drug Store
Kidney danger warns of painful signs and old Haarlem Oil
The ad warns of swollen feet and hands, stiff joints, and back pain signaling kidney trouble. It pitches GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a proven, non patent medicine cure said to be used worldwide for centuries and urges buyers to ensure genuine brand packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Haarlem
New Child Labor Law Takes Effect Tuesday
The Legislature's child labor law bans under 15 from factory mill laundry theater and similar places and bars under 17 from breweries and liquor plants. Aged 12 plus may work with mother consent and a county permit. Judge James R. Davis says permits will be issued and enforcement rests with the county attorney with some duties for the county judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Davis
Davis
San Antonio
Villa orders rail links cut to isolate Chihuahua
A courier from Villa headquarters reports Francisco Villa has ordered all railroads linking Chihuahua City with the outside world cut within the week to isolate the state capital and Torreon as a preliminary to an attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Villa
Santa Gertrudis Ranch
Santa Rosalia
Honors at San Antonio Mass for Archbishop Blenk
Members of seven St. Vincent de Paul conferences in San Antonio joined a Sacred Heart Church Mass honoring the late Archbishop Blenk of New Orleans. Rev. Father Jacoby delivered the sermon and praised the churchman. resolutions lauded his work in Porto Rico as the first American bishop after the islands were ceded to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent de Paul Society
San Antonio
Sacred Heart Church
Archbishop Blenk
Archdiocese of
New Orleans
Father Jacoby
Blenk
Porto Rico
United States
Air program approved for wartime air supremacy plan
War Department gives full approval to the defense council aircraft board plan backed by President Wilson. A $600,000,000 appropriation is sought to transform the United States into a vast training base for allies and to rapidly produce training aircraft while U S plants develop a frontline combat craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Defense Council
Aircraft Board
Wilson
United States
War portions on menu for railroad dining cars
The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western announces new war portions starting today. Smaller portions of the same quality will be offered at reduced prices, one-half to two-thirds of the standard amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Road
Zeppelin Seen Over Swedish Harbor After Cannonade
A Zeppelin was sighted near Cimbrishamn harbor in Sweden on Sunday afternoon. It withdrew after a violent cannonade left the airship damaged.
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Copenhagen
London
Cimbrishamn
Sweden
Grain transport shows marked improvement in car supply
Fairfax Harrison of the railroad war board reports reports from 23 grain lines indicate little car shortage affecting grain movements. Senator Sorghum humorously recalls forgetting his speech and joking about a big hit being printed, as the nation notes easing rail constraints on grain shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fairfax Harrison
Railroad War Board
Senator Sorghum
Relief for lingering cough advertised by Bentonville firm
A Bentonville Arkansas ad by W. G Glazier promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for long persistent coughs and chest tightness. The letter claims dramatic relief in years long coughs described as consumption, with sales through A. M Fischer.
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W. G Glazier
Bentonville
Ark
Foley
A. M Fischer
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Soclad Calendar
Fred Tips
Arthur Morton
Boston
Ladies Auxiliary of
Elks’ Club
Lynn Jones
Frances Johnson
Emrie Johnson
Hugh McLellan
Mrs. Jones
Uvalde
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Hall
Irma Kahn
Wolff& Marx
Emily W. King
Sarah Smith King
Los Angeles
Cal
F. M. Ripley
Mollie Reed Nelson
Colorado
Alva Gaddiz
Cotulla
Irma Bates
el Campo
Aileen Kerr
Mrs
E. R. Jensen
California
George Dunn
Gordon Johnson
Imogene Wagner
Ruth Smith
Virginia Glass
J. B. Lewright
Young Women’s Christian Association
Catholic Women's Association
Red Cross
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grace English Lutheran Church
Jack
Pathe News NO
Triangle Film Corporation
Dorothy Dalton
Ince
America
Frances Nelson
Orrin O’reilly
K. C. Minstrels
Louis Glaum
Charlie Chaplin
Ollie Debrow
Wigwam One
Marguerite Clark
Paramount
Charlie
O. Henry
Kalem
Sheffield
Hertzberg
Houston and St. Mary's Sts
Mr. Marconi
Atlantic Fleet
Medina Dam
Soledad St
Opera House
House OF Big
Helenes. North
HART
WM. S. Hart
WM. Fox
Queen Theater
Shirley Mason
Helen Holmes
Alamo Plaza
Mignon Anderson
Tackies
Chihuahua
AIR Program
Lackawanna
Strand Theater
Trillie i
Tex Shea
His
Musical Comedy CO
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