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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1917

Page

8

Major Babcock Transferred to Western Department San Francisco

Major Walter C. Babcock, assistant chief of staff of the Southern Department, has orders to report to the Western Department headquarters in San Francisco and will depart Thursday night for his new post. Major Frederick Lewis will replace him as assistant to Colonel Malvern Hill Barnum and assume duties Wednesday.

Walter C. Babcock Southern Department Hugh Drum France Western Department San Francisco Frederick Lewis Malvern Hill Barnum Babcock

Surprise Birthday Party For Max Amann In West End

A Monday evening celebration at Max Amann’s West End home honored his birthday with dancing games music and refreshments. Attendees included Carrie Waller Ruth Lee Elsie Cornelius Lillie Mae Little Agnes Volmer Annie McCall Bee Depew Maude Romine Annie Rosie Lee Carrie Hiedmann Hulda Hemphey A Winters Rosie Woller Emma Liebe Raymond Lee Elmo Mabry Sherrod McCall Fred Gaubatz Adolph Arredondo Rollie Lee and Mr Eberhardt.

Max Amann West End Carrie Waller Ruth Lee Elsie Cornelius Lillie Mae Little Agnes Volmer Annie McCall Bee Depew Maude Romine Annie Rosie Lee Carrie Hiedmann Hulda Hemphey A. Winters Rosie Woller Emma Liebe Raymond Lee Elmo Mabry

Names of Numerous Local Residents At Neighborhood Gathering

A list of attendees includes Mr. McCall Mr. Young Mr. Herrera Sidney McCall C Mull Otto Musa Tom McCall Charles George Lee Fritz Amann George Woller Dr. Williamson Mr. Williams Mr. Zinzelmann and many others. Also named are Mr. and Mrs. Max Amann Mr. and Mrs. W G Lee Mr. and Mrs. Camp Mr. and Mrs. Monier and several Amann Hieber Irvin and Lit tle Volmer families.

Mr. McCall Mr. Young Herrera Sidney McCall C. Mull Otto Musa Tom McCall Charles George Lee Fritz Amann George Woller Williamson Williams Zinzelmann Max Amann W. G. Lee Camp Monier Alvin Dolle Mesdames Hieber Irvin Amann Littie Volmer

D. B. C. Elect Officers At Miss Steffler Home

At a D. B. C. meeting hosted by Miss Hulda Steffler officers were elected: Hulda Steffler president, Cleanor Wagenfuhr vice president, Hazel Mackenfuss secretary treasurer, Clara Schumann reporter. 참석자 listed included Kathryn Rilling Dora Knapp Katherine Kolb Emma Kolb Estelle Wesning Stella Stricker Frieda Jaehnig.

Hulda Steffler Cleanor Wagenfuhr Hazel Mackenfuss Clara Schumann Banco Kathryn Rilling Dora Knapp Katherine Kolb Emma Kolb Este

King Miller Wedding Engagement Noted

Mrs Fred Miller announces Mil dred Louise Miller to Sergeant Elijah King of Kentucky. Engagement followed by a wedding planned for Thursday evening with no cards issued.

King-Miller Fred Miller Mildred Louise Elijah King Kentucky

Sinn Fein flag raised as Dublin crowds gather

In Dublin on June 19 crowds welcomed the revised Sinn Fein leaders with demonstrations. Two men scaled the ruined post office to hoist a Sinn Fein flag while crowds sang and tore down recruiting posters. Police arrested two demonstrators for breaking in and setting fire to timbers as bands dispersed later.

Dublin Sinn Fein

Sinn Fein rights passports for three members to US mission

Dublin dispatch says Sinn Fein provisional executive seeks passports for three members to travel to America to oppose the Irish party mission there. No prior notice of an Irish mission to the United States has been received.

America Dublin The Sinn Fein United States

Student Aviator Fatally Injured in Propeller Accident

In Mineola New York William K Carruthers a Marion Pennsylvania student at the aviation school died after a skull fracture from a revolving airplane propeller blow. An operation failed to save his life.

Mineola N. Y William Kk. Carruthers Marion

Go to Galveston Saturday Adv with SP round trip fare

An adv announces a Saturday trip to Galveston priced at 5 dollars and 70 cents round trip via Southern Pacific.

Galveston Southern Pacific

County Women to Demonstrate Free Canning Across County

A county wide campaign begins in Bexar with free canning instruction led by state and federal ag officials. Five teams visit two communities daily from Elmondorf to Salado Valley teaching practical preservation and offering free demonstrations, with cans supplied at cost and expert tips on preserving surplus produce.

Bexar County San Antonio Chamber of Commerce W. G. Hand United States Department of Agriculture J. L. Landrum State Agricultural Department Emma Pirie P. I. Stewart George Roark Eleanor Wright Viola Drew Stella Anderson Helen Leary Rubie Evans Rowena Miller Hortense Zoeller Hat China Grove Los Angeles Edgewood Wildman Senior Oak Island Thelma Sayers Campbell St. Hedwig White Converse Goebel von Ormy Macdona Coker Salado Valley Hand

Social Calendar Highlights Busy Week in City

Tuesday night events include Iota Kappa Chi officer elections at Temple Beth El 8:30. Dance at Automobile Club and dinner dance at Hot Wells Hotel. Wednesday features a philanthropy department meeting 10 am and Ladies' Aid sewing at 2 pm. Marriage planned at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. Red Cross circles host fundraising and sewing events at local schools and halls.

Iota Kappa Chi Ini Temple Beth-El

Catholic Womens Association hosts informal reception and events

The Catholic Women's Association will hold an informal reception at 8 pm Wednesday in the association building at 115 Nacogdoches Street. Miss Mab Harrison returns from the University of Texas to spend summer with her mother Mrs M B Harrison. Several social and travel plans amplify the week with trips to Austin Waco Marlin and Dallas and a Camp Funston program featuring music and dramatic numbers by listed participants.

Catholic Women’s Association Association Nacogdoches Street Mab Harrison University of Texas Miss A Hander Austin Waco Marlin Dallas Camp Funston Florinda Shaw Nat Goldsmith Irvin R. Stone Ferdinand Groos Edna Polhemus Dorothy Hensel Eric Kunkel Virginia, Beraud Frederick Abbott Bernice Duggan Milton McAllister

Miss Helen Linscott Honored By Church Unions

Mr and Mrs Herbert Linscott entertain Immanuel and Progressive Young People’s Unions of the First Baptist Church Thursday evening in honor of their daughter Miss Helen Linscott returning from the Pennsylvania College of Music Meadville Pa The W C T U plans weekly gatherings at Hot Wells for soldiers and invites all mothers to assist The regular meeting is 3 30 p m Thursday in the pink room of the Gunter and visiting members are welcome

Herbert Linscott First Baptist Church Helen Linscott Pennsylvania College of Music Meadville

Adelman Frankstein Wedding United In A City Ceremony

Sam Adelman and Esther Frankenstein wed Monday evening at the bride’s parents’ home with Rabbi Solomon officiating. 150 guests attended a reception after the ceremony. out of town guests included Miss Tillie Levy and Mr. Levy, among others. The couple planned a trip to Chicago and New York and will be at home after August 5.

Adelman-Frankenstein Sam Adelman Esther Frankenstein Mrs. L. Frankenstein Rabbi Solomon Sarah Bramson Jose Shapiro Lillian Frankenstein Fannie Chapiro Lena Shaffer Ida Shapiro Barney Sadovsky Tillie Levy Levy Barish Max Pomarans Seguin Yahr Leiberman Lockhart Phillips Laredo Tessler Eagle Pass Adelman Chicago New York

Marriage Announcement and Recital At Gunter

Mrs B Bernhardt Schreiber announces the marriage of her daughter Marie B to Walter J Morgan which occurred Friday June 15. Mrs Bessie Bell Andrews will present pupils in a voice recital Thursday evening in the ballroom of the Gunter featuring Misses Viola Briam Hilda Briam Edna Mumme Vilanche Barhee Zulema Jungbecker and Mesdames J Rh Lentz D F Alien J A Dahlgreen and A Goodman.

Bessie Bell Andrews Gunter Viola Briam Hilda Briam Edna Mumme Vilanche Barhee Zulema Jungbecker Mesdames J. Rh. Lentz D. F. Alien J. A. Dahlgreen A. Goodman

Luncheon Honors Mrs. Crittenberger Guests

Mrs. Joseph H. Frost will entertain at a Saturday luncheon honoring Mrs. Dale Crittenberger and Miss Joe Crittenberger of Anderson Indiana.

Joseph H. Frost Dale Crittenberger Joe Crittenberger Anderson, N

Crittenberger Woodhull Wedding Guests Gather

Juliet Crittenberger of Anderson Indiana arrives to attend the Crittenberger Woodhull wedding. Guests include Thaddeus Thomson and Mary Jane Thomson of Austin, Ann Bremond, Annabel Hillgartner, Mrs Helen Jones of New York, and J Townsend Woodhull Jr from California visiting for the ceremony.

Dale Crittenberger Juliet Crittenberger Anderson, Ind J. Townsend Woodhull Crittenberger- Woodhull Thaddeus Thomson Mary Jane Thomson Austin Mrs. Frost Woodhull Crittenberger-Woodhull Ann Bremond Annabel Hillgartner John Bennett Jr Crittenberger-Woodhull Weding Helen Jones New York William Negley Jones Miss Woodhull J. Townsend Woodhull Jr California Josephine Woodhull Willis D. Crittenberger

Social events planned for Miss Loraine Finnegan

A series of social affairs are arranged in Miss Loraine Finnegan's honor. Mrs Henry Limburger and Mrs J S Canales host a spend the day party Tuesday. The Wednesday Club plans a picnic at Brackenridge Park Monday. Miss Louise Nagel hosts a miscellaneous shower Saturday. Mrs Dick Prassel hosts a luncheon at the Wolff Marx tea room next Wednesday.

Loraine Finnegan Henry Limburger J. S. Canales Brackenridge Park Louise Nagel Dick Prassel Wolff & Marx

Special Wednesday Grocery Deals at Nichols Gracey Co

All prices reduced with 13 pounds granulated sugar for 1 dollar when paired with other purchases. Best hams 29 cents, breakfast bacon 28 cents, picnic hams 25 cents cash. Nichols Gracey Company at 209 Ave C Cr, 61. Savings emphasized to shoppers.

Nichols Gracey Company Ave C. Cr

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