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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

6

Shower honors Miss Cuny and Miss Richter with surprise afternoon

A surprise miscellaneous shower for Miss Lena Cuny and Miss Frieda Richter was held one afternoon during the week. A musical program and dancing entertained attendees, and refreshments were served. Those present included Miss Lena Cuny, Miss Margaret Calhoun, Miss Annie Worth, and Miss Carrie Lock.

Miss Cuny Frieda Richter Lena Cuny Margaret Calhoun Annie Worth Carrie Lock

Local Names Listed in Community Roster

Agnes Binz Beatrice Cadena Louisa Turpin Bessie Hart Tosha Ludwig Leona Hyman Helen Koe nig Cora Meier Hedwig Richter Emma Meier Victoria Staudt Stella Glazer Elsie Meyer Frances Cuny Mrs Linda Williamson and Mrs L Cuny appear in a community roster of residents, reflecting a cross section of local households.

Governor seeks delay in DA resignation contest

The Texas governor aims to have Guy S. Mitchell of Dewitt county delay his resignation as district attorney of the Twenty fourth district until after the primaries. The nomination winner would then be appointed. Fletcher Schleicher and Wayne Davis, both allies of the governor, compete for the post amid a strong rivalry. Mitchell’s withdrawal timing could settle the dispute.

Austin Tex Guy S. Mitchell Dewitt County Twenty-fourth Fletcher Schleicher Wayne Davis Mitchell

Dancing and Boating Party Held by T. B. O. Club

The T. B. O. Club hosted a dancing and boating party at West End Lake on Thursday evening with refreshments during intermissions. Attendees included Corinne Wagenhuehr Montana Blackman Margaret Heubaum Lenora Bilharte and many others along with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller and several couples.

T. B. O. Club West End Lake Corinne Wagenhuehr Montana Blackman Margaret Augusta Heubaum Lenora Bilharte Gladys Huggins Vannie Small Fona Laughlin Madge Griner Katherine Owen Dorris Tolbert Edna Earl Douglas Jennie Montjoy Willie Frame Edith Raybould Violin Cook Hester Williams Russell Davis Louis Rather Otto Giesche Marcus Goodrich Ralph Bates Merlin Miller Edwin McMillan Carter Griner Carroll Dixon Jesse Baker Tom Haines Willie Montez Frank Marshall Bob Purvis Charlie Winterbourn James Northway Chester Bréwer Albert Miller C. B. Hulbert J. C. Griner

Hays County Road Contract Signed For Federal Highway

Hays County Commissioners Court met with B F Heidel of the Good Roads Bureau Washington DC to sign a contract for the federal highway project between Austin and San Antonio. Heidel said work would start in about two weeks.

Hays County AN Marcos Tex Commissioners’ Court B. F. Heidel Good Roads Bureau Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C Austin San Antonio Heidel

Wheat yield in Texas shocks heavy through 55 bushels per acre

QUANAH Tex June 19 It is estimated 75 percent of the wheat in the country is now in the shock Threshing is under way and the yield runs from 25 to 55 bushels per acre grading No 2.

Quanah Tex

Birthday Dance Honors W M Stein at Wilkins Avenue

Mrs BE C Birn hosted a formal birthday gathering at her Wilkins Avenue home honoring W M Stein. Pink roses sweet peas and pink white décor topped by a cake with pink roses and candles. Attendees included Amelia La Cos te Roxana Schmidt Blanche Buckley and many others with guests from Atlanta and Idaho planned travels. The Woman's League meets Saturday with Judge Kelly addressing rights and privileges of the organization.

Blanche Buckley Gertrude Buckley Ellen Smith Lucy Stein Kate Singleton Eda Singleton Helen Asner Pauline Scaperlanda Camille Kemp Florence Higgins Messrs W. M. Stein W. J. Conroy Louis Melas Archibala Kneeland Thomas Scaperlanda Herman Bergman J. W. Clayton James McManus H. L. Richter Clarence Hutches J. E. Sheffield Woman's League St. Anthony Hotel Benjamin Hill Kelly

In Mizzoura Play Delights Rural Audiences

Augustus Thomas's In Mizzoura with Burr McIntosh draws large crowds at the Royal Theater. The rural drama, praised as among the best, will repeat this afternoon and tonight. A two reel film The Rosebush of Memories screens, followed by tomorrow's seventh chapter of The Perils of Pauline with Pearl White.

Mizzoura Augustus Thomas Burr McIntosh Royal Theater Pauline Miss Pearl White

Auriema Delights Grand Patrons In Opera House Show

Auriema, in a female impersonation, appears in a $500 gold gown made by Hayden of New York. He will wear a green wig and sing two new songs. Manager Valdez promotes an exceptional amateur program with old favorites and new acts. A three reel feature, Helen Gardner in There Was Light, screens twice at 8:30 and 9:45.

Auriema Grand Opera House Hayden New York Valdez Helen Gardner

San Antonio Motorists Hear of Efficiency Plan and New Salesmen

G A Marsh heads Staacke Brothers service dept in San Antonio promoting weekly efficiency meetings aided by Cadillac Q&A. Charles George joins Ford Sales with vacation work while D L Way arrives from Houston to bolster staff. Local Studebaker owners gather as highways experts discuss routes to San Antonio. Clifton George returns from Camden Point after funeral of his father.

G. A. Marsh Staacke Brothers Company Cadillac Marsh Ford Sales Company D. L. Way San Antonio Houston Texas A. E. Staacke Company Studebaker CC. C. Post Asherton George Hoffman Stockdale B. Atkinson Florence Hid & Oh Corpus Christi Percy Persons Abilene Persons Clifton George Camden Point Mr. George

School for Blind Offers Free Education to All Texas Sightless

Austin June 19 The State School for the Blind seeks names and addresses of all blind children of school age in Texas. Superintendent E E Bramlette notes many parents view the institute as an asylum rather than a public school and urges writing for admission. During the session 244 pupils enrolled from about 1500 blind children statewide.

Austin Tex Texas E. E. Bramlette State School For the Bramiette Bramlette

Quanah Secures Lake Water for City Supply

Quanah Texas on June 19 reports the city has drawn water from the bix Irrigation lake at Damsite for municipal use and a $20,000 extension of water mains is planned. An election will be called next week to authorize payments for several blocks in the business district.

Quanah Tex Bix

Re-elected Police Chiefs Lead IACP in Washington DC

Grand Rapids June 19 The International Association of Chiefs of Police re elected by acclamation Major Richard Sylvester of Washington DC president and Michael R Egan of Buffalo NY first vice president.

Grand Rapids Mich International Association of Chiefs of Police Richard Sylvester Washington, D. C Michael R. Egan Buffalo N. Y

State to Open Bids for $1 Million in Supplies

Representatives from leading wholesale houses gather in Austin to bid on furnishing about $1,000,000 worth of items for Texas eleemosynary institutions for the next fiscal year. Bids open tomorrow at 7 pm in the governor’s presence with the state purchasing agent. Samples were due today and contract awards will take about a month.

Austin Tex Texas Sam

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