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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
8
An old fashion beauty ad promotes a lemon and Orchard White lotion for skin care. It claims the mixture softens clears the complexion and reduces blemishes while advising how to prepare and preserve it. Edwards Wesley Co. of Cincinnati Ohio is cited as the supplier.
Mrs. Albert Sultenfuss entertained with a miscellaneous afternoon shower honoring Miss Margaret Heyman. Bunco prizes went to Miss Della Gittinger and Mrs. Joe Ousset. two course refreshments were served. many Misses and Mesdames attended from the Heyman, Lamm, Hahn, Toudoze, Gittinger, Toudouze, Lamm and Sievers families.
Vera Buitchkaroff leads a new women’s regiment raised from graduates and workers set for its first public parade and front service near Minsk. Recruit mix spans educated cadets to peasants with strict pre revolutionary discipline and Spartan living. Madame Barbara Rukovishikoff staffs the regimental office as Mme. Kerensky reportedly plans to join as sister of mercy.
Washington D C June 21 existing plants now making automobiles typewriters sewing machines and many other products may be asked to produce standardized airplane parts under a production board plan for a large air fleet. The board says the United States has never built aircraft on a large scale and existing plants even if expanded would not meet the upcoming program. A plan allows firms converting to airplane parts to be adequately refunded while protecting the public from overcharges.
In Society Thursday Night Mr and Mrs Thomas Atlee Coleman entertain with a dance at the Country Club for Miss Birdie Elizabeth Coleman and house guests. St Patrick's parish ladies host a benefit card and dance in parish hall at 8 30. Luther League of St John s Lutheran Church meets 8 on the church lawn. Knights of Columbus host a dance for minstrel show participants. Y W C A Business Woman s Club dines on the association roof garden at 6 30. Herbert Linscott and wife host a party for Miss Helen Linscott. Beacon Hill Red Cross Circle meets 9 30 in Wolff and Marx auditorium. Commessees hold an important 3 30 meeting in club rooms. Prospect Hill Community Club meets 3 with Mrs Ralph English 2021 West Commerce Street. Junior Red Cross Circle meets 3 with Miss Louise Nagel.
A Wednesday gathering of the Department of Philanthropy of the Woman's Club elected Mrs. W. P. Lobban as chairman succeeding Mrs. John J. Stevens who resigned. Various social events noted include Daughters of Isabella mass, lawn party at Prospect Hill Church, and a Cavalry Club dance in honor of Miss Birdie Elizabeth Coleman and guests.
New York June 21. Bonds in denominations small enough to buy at any store have been recommended by the Treasury Department through Robert W. Woolley. If adopted, the bonds will go on sale immediately after terms of the next war loan are announced and will be sold in cigar stores and department stores and everywhere the public shops.
The Italian mission head to the United States, Prince Udine, is awarded the silver medal for valor for fourteen months as a destroyer commander and for an important mission off the enemy coast. The announcement lauds combative ardor naval skill and high character.
In New York on June 21, Richard Barnett a Spanish War veteran and known Brooklyn athlete shot his wife and three of their children after a money dispute, killing his wife and sons aged four and 18 months, then slashed his boat and shot himself. Two other children survived.
At the last Gamma Sigma Society meeting held in the home of Miss Hazel McGoldrick officers were elected including Hazel McGoldrick president Florence Moynahan vice president Bertha Smith secretary Beatrice Granjean treasurer Beatrice Klampt reporter Marie Granjean sergeant at arms.
New York June 21 H V Jellicoe nephew of Admiral Jellicoe enlisted yesterday for the English army aviation corps at the British recruiting station. He is a son of Colonel Jellicoe of the Royal Engineers.
A brief note advertises a Galveston trip on Saturday priced at $5.70, operated via Southern Pacific.
Members of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association gather to shape policy on war revenue taxes and Federal Trade Commission recommendations for news print control. Debates center on government involvement, water power leases, and possible newsprint mill plans amidst a looming shortage and international buying influence.
Thieves forced open lockers at the Masonic Temple on Crockett and Losoya Streets, taking a past master’s jewel engraved E. Andrews and a $20 gold piece. A watch owned by Robert Hanschke and seven silk shirts from Levine’s were also stolen. Break-in patterns suggest same culprits targeted Freie Presse For Texas office the night before.
An old advertorial claims dandruff stems from a germ and promotes Parisian sage as a cure. It cites Dr Sangerbund’s discovery and recommends Giroux’s Parisian sage from Fischer's Drug Store with a money back guarantee.
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