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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1918

Page

7

Society Saturday Night and Army Marriage News

In Society Saturday Night a dinner dance at the Country Club followed by the marriage of Sergeant Howard R. Bangs and Miss Vega Brough at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Arthur Jones, officiating. Bangs, son of author John Kendrick Bangs, serves at Kelly Field with the 622nd Aero Squadron and edits the Kelly Field Eagle. Also noted are a piano recital by Frederick King’s pupils at 8:30 pm Saturday at the YWCA auditorium featuring Misses Reeves, Goode, Winterborne, Stippich, and Myers among others, and Theta Kappa Chi hosting a dance for June graduates with numerous attendees. Announcement of the marriage of Sergeant Erwin K. Krause and Miss Clara Koerps on Tuesday June 18 at St John’s Lutheran Church.

Howard R. Bangs Vega Brough First Presbyterian Church Arthur Jones Anna HK. Clark New York Bangs Norwood Sergeant Bangs John Kendrick Bangs Kelly Field 622Nd Aero Squadron Army Erwin K. Krause Clara Koerps St John's Lutheran Churchs J. He Quinn Bering Gerey Fernandes Sidiers St. Vincent de Paul Bewes Moy Sovrays Chayeh Jones Sormeyn Spa Mans Ieza

Injured in explosion involve Southern Pacific workers

Severio Varcia and Sostenos ro quez, section hands for the Southern Pacific Railway, were badly cut by flying metal when a fire extinguisher exploded at 8:20 Saturday morning. Gar tia was burned on the face. The extinguisher, about two feet by six inches, burst while they were on the west platform near the baggage room. Police think contents may have been released before the blast. They were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Severio Varcia Sostenos Roquez Southern Pacific Railway Company Gartia

Captain Colquitt Is Promoted to Major

Captain Sydney B. Colquitt of the regular army has been promoted to major and assigned to Camp Meade Maryland. He served seven years in the army and previously inspected the Indiana National Guard. He is the son of former Governor O B Colquitt.

Colquitt Austin Tex Sydney B. Colquitt Regular Army Indiana National Guard Camp Meade Maryland O. B. Colquitt

War Department to Train Allied Troops in United States

Washington June 22 authority to train here and furnish equipment for troops of any nation allied against Germany and Austria will be added to the army appropriation bill. The amendment initially covered Latin American republics but now allows general application. Secretary Baker said no definite plans exist and no country is singled out. The eight Latin American nations with relations severed from Germany could supply about 2.75 million men aged 20 to 30, with Brazil potentially raising 1,000,000 with U.S. aid.

Washington, D. C Germany Austria War Department Senate Military Committee Baker America Congress Brazil United States Bolivia Guatemala Ecuador Uruguay Nicaragua Honduras Costa Rica Church of Riad Washington D. C No Man's Land Church OF Thie Nazarene

Saloons to Close as Texas Prohibition Takes Effect

Austin reports three years of decline leaving 756 saloons to close their doors permanently at 9 30 Tuesday night as state wide prohibition becomes effective Wednesday morning. Many licensees seek license renewals hoping to resume if the law is overturned, but Comptroller Terrell has refused renewals. The Court of Criminal Appeals adjourns for the term until June 29 with no current chance of an earlier ruling on constitutionality.

Austin Tex Texas H.B. Terrell Javen Court of Criminal Agneals

Allies' postwar trade bans debated in Commons

In the House of Commons Brigadier General Croft asked if allies will exclude German ships and goods from allied ports after the war and progressively limit raw material exports to Germany. Andrew Bonar Law replied that the government is consulting with allies including the United States on a very complex issue and no decision has been made.

London Ottawa House of Commons Croft Germany Andrew Bonar Law United States

Numerous San Antonio Churches Announce Sunday Services

The article lists Sunday services for many churches including First Baptist, Calvary to Calvary Baptist, Prospect Memorial, Evangelical Lutheran, St. Anthony Catholic, Sacred Heart, Cathedral, and multiple Methodist and Presbyterian houses. It notes service times, Sunday schools, youth activities, and special events, with emphasis on military personnel and parish outreach.

Esoteric Bible Study and Open Meeting at Local Society

The Theosophical Society headquarters at 802 Swearingen Merril Building Houston Street and Alamo Way holds a 3 PM event with Mrs De Buel Haag leading a class on Man and His Bodies at 4 15 PM Monday. A lawn party is planned at Mrs J G Weatherhead 127 West Mulberry Avenue with a free lending library and public access daily from 2 PM. A sermon at the Gunter Hotel in the coffee room starts at 1 8 PM tomorrow titled An American Patriots Creed.

Swearingen-Merril Houston Street Alamo Way Tay Mra. de Buel Haag Emen Joan Bre JD. Haag The Theosophical Society Vmlock Swearingen-McGraw Building Alamo Plaza Soldiers and Friends of Thee Society

Church News Notes and Farewells Across Local Congregations

A service flag with ninety stars will be dedicated at Madison Square Presbyterian Church along with a farewell for Dr Odd who heads overseas with the Y M C A. Maj Gen Willard Holbrook will give a patriotic address and open house follows. Various church events include First Congregational and Theosophical Society programs with open house for soldiers and friends, gospel services at Gospel Centers and Willow Streets, and dedications for new Evangelical and Unitarian churches. Church leaders also announce retirements and staffing changes, with sermons and activities scheduled through July.

Madison Square Presbyterian Church Odd Willard Holbrook

Religious services and events at local Episcopal churches

A garbled list of church activities across Nazarenes and Episcopal parishes includes sermons, prayers, and Holy Communion schedules. Notable entries mention St Mark's Park, St. James Cathedral House, St. Paul’s Church, and St. Peter's Day observances, with various morning and evening services and recruit camp prayers.

St Mark's Park Rey W Trinity Htany Dui Minton Cherrychuren Trevisy Stevens Burnet Holy Caammunion Rhea Edelment Tio Atie James Pathiol House South Holy Communion Bullling FG Weally Sertion PL Diocesia Fat Am Christ Ebehgus Rellonan Russe Rey Ob Bf Richards Pritt HY Eeenron Oelock Prys Atelovicy Serviers John the Gantist Mi. Pridvy St. Luke's Isiacanal Charch West Oanton Benjanin Beanata Munlinn St. Paul's Episcopal Church Loos Welle Dad Restar Munton Vendaires Eros Roavelack Givis Pentalon Post Chapel Fort San Hausten

Soldiers form giant Liberty Bell photo in New Jersey

Twenty five thousand American soldiers assembled to form a Liberty Bell silhouette in Bell Camp Dix New Jersey for a banner photo. The massive tableau, arranged over two and a half hours, used a bell 650 feet tall and a beam 435 feet long. Soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder in the front row, with ten feet spacing behind, to create a solid outline for the fourth Liberty Loan campaign.

Camp DIX N. J Bell

Debut Candidacy for Staute Senate District Office

Mary Hertzberg announces her candidacy for Staute Senator from the 2401 District comprising Bexar Kendall Kerr Giltexule Bandera and Kent counties, pending Democratic primary action. The announcement is filed by Politica Adv.

Staute Bexar Kendall Kerr Giltesule Bandera Kent Ehertzberg Politica Adv

Seek to save cattle in Panhandle banks meet Hoover

In Amarillo Texas a drive to prevent further stock cattle marketing to pay loans to Terbert C Hoover federal food administrator was discussed by Panhandle bank representatives. A New Mexico Texas panel will confer with Hoover in Washington. Calf drop this year in the Panhandle is 400000 short, with breeding cows being sold to meet loans, risking meat supply if war continues.

Amarililo Tex Terbert C. Hoover Parhandle Bankers’ Association New Mexico Texas Panhandle Hoover Washington Panhandle Association

Senate committee to resume hearing on day amendment

The Senate Agriculture Committee will reopen hearings on the Jones prohibition amendments to the $11,000,000 emergency agricultural appropriation. Hearings are postponed until next Tuesday with witnesses including Secretary Daniels, Postmaster General Burleson, Chairman Hurley, Bainbridge Colby, and others. Senator Thompson urges separate action on prohibition while Senator Norris proposes a substitute banning distillation and sale of spirits with wines exempt. The White House shows interest as debates unfold. the President’s stance remains unchanged on war legislation.

Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Daniels Burleson Hurley Bainbridge Colby Shipping Board Schwab Mergency Vleet Corporation Colby Thompson Kansas Norris Nebraska White House

Free Bible Lecture by Daniel Teele in San Antonio

A free Bible lecture titled Whit Christ's Kingdom Will Be Like invites attendance by Daniel Teele of New York at 3 p m on Sunday June 23. The venue is Modern Woodmen Hall 117 North Flores Street advertisement notes The Moss Agate Cigar at Travelers' Cigar Shop Ave G advertisement

San Antonio Woodmen Hall North Flores Street Daniel Toole Brooklyn ChrieUs Kingdon Tursday M. Colpecteur Bille Daniel Teele New York

Escape in Aircraft Over Copenhagen Berlin Deserters

Four Berlin residents fled by Albatross type planes, evading guard ships over the Baltic before landing near Rudkøbing. One occupant, Dr GM Nigolas, a former Berlin University physiology professor and anti militarism author, faced imprisonment earlier. The others, infantry deserters, wore iron crosses. President Wilson conferred with Secretaries Baker and Daniels at the White House and State War and Navy buildings.

Copenhagen Berlin Denmark Baltic GM Nigolas Berlin University Rudkoebing National ‘Tidentho

Ngw Church to Hold Sunday Services at Woman's Club

The San Antonio Society of the New Charles will hold divine services Sunday night at 8 o'clock at the Woman's Club, 0) Canarn Street. Rev. GG. Dulsford will deliver the concluding instruction of the current course on the True Christian Religion or the Religion of the Pur Live, the topic being The Second Coming of the Lord, When? How?

Benglish Evangelical Lutheran Ue Wirth Street Fourth Street la Iedells St. Jolurs Evangelical Lutheran Church Nueva South Presa Streets A. Wolff J. A. Rode Mr. Bede Mr. Wolff Vankdlical Lutheran Church South Press Mroseborough Vaisken Travis Fark Methodist Church Navarro Travis C. Wesley Webtell Arcaching Paswr Epworth East Mud Methodist Church South’ Gove Ers Montana AL Manly Chile Prospect Methenist Buena Vista Cibvlo Rutilff Tloa Lord's Epworth League Tiles Paw Doom Sochil Goldiers Los Angles Heights Trenchshie VO. Brett Fabnileights Methodist Church Vreaelt Oaratt Oso Lows Merkel Denver Heights Clutch W. M. Sherrell Lindey I. Mo Sidlerx Nng Owen Herman — Methodist Thom Dafvg Evangelede Jwork Fehulenburg Aiduie Methodist Synrey Alamonant Wickes Tawlls Saas Day Selon Ivenebus Yvastors San Antonio Seciety of the New Charels Woman's Club Canarn Street GG. Dulsford

Weight Reduction Method Promises Safe Slimming Health

An advertisement touts a guaranteed weight loss method claiming safety and pleasure without starvation or heavy exercise. It promotes a small box of all of Korein from the druggist with claimed benefits of clearer mind, buoyant step, cheerfulness, and lasting thinness.

Korein Drugeist’s. rFollowy

Army Personnel Notes and Promotions in Various Commands

A roundup of Army personnel actions lists Maj. Charlie Abel joining the Nineteenth Infantry in CLO McMurdo for veterinary corps duty, Maj. George B. Lame and Col. Daniel B. McCarth returning from trips, Lt. Winkney Chester assigned as defense instructor in Nogiles, and multiple officers granted leave or reassigned. Included are transfers, promotions to first lieutenant, evacuations, and appointments across Camp Logan Fort Worth Camp Travis and Washington headquarters, with ongoing duty changes and a note on German frontline officer awards in Amsterdam.

Ji Anderson Washington Wriday Ausiu Winkney Chester Oyteheen Nogiles Arthur MM Mag

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