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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

8

Luncheons and Garden Party Honor Local Guests

Mrs BE R Richardson hosts a 1 o'clock luncheon at her Pecan street home honoring Miss Gladys Ewing of Houston, guest of Miss Vida Vick. Mrs James Hall Bell of West French Place hosts a noon luncheon for her daughter Mrs Brooks Payne. Miss Clara May Brooks holds a garden party at Crofton avenue for Misses Jane Gregory and Cordelia Stacey of Austin.

Clara May Brooks Crofton Avenue Jane Gregory Cordelia Stacey Austin

Luncheon Honors Miss Gladys Ewing at Mrs Richardson Home

Mrs E R Richardson hosted a luncheon at her Pecan Street home at 1 o clock to honor Miss Gladys Ewing guest of Miss Vida Vick. Decorations featured cherries and Richmond roses with red tones. centerpiece a rose basket tied with maline. Favors were porcelain cherry baskets. Attendants included Miss Vick Miss Ewing Mary Louise Carter Cordelia Stacey Josephine Woodhull Mary Aubrey Lydia Moore Esther Hardie Susanne Denman Rowena Nye Elizabeth Houston.

Gladys Ewing Vida Vick E. R. Richardson Pecan Street Richmond Misses Vick and Ewing Mary Louise Carter Cordelia Stacey Josephine Wood

Luncheon Held for Mrs Brooks Payne Before Philippine Trip

Mrs. James Hall hosted an informal noon luncheon at her West French Place home for her daughter Mrs. Brooks Payne who will leave soon for the Philippine Islands. Eight guests were invited, with a fern and sweet pea centerpiece.

James Hall West French Place Brooks Payne Philippine Islands

Marriage of Craig J Adams and Mildred Chambers at Travis Park

The couple wed at Travis Park Church last evening at eight. Bride Mildred Chambers wore white satin with a long train and pearl trim, orange blossom veil from California friends, and four diamond and pearl la Valliere. She entered with her father. maid of honor Margaret Chambers and several bridesmaids preceded the couple, with groomsmen and maids assisting at the altar.

Craig J. Adams Mildred Chambers Travis Park California W. D. Kelley H. C. Chase Margaret Chambers Annie Ray Townsend Rebecca Watson Nell Post Corinne Russell Verna Leary Ada Gerfers Richard Swearingen J. E. Adams Jr Will Orth Verne

Wedding party and nuptials at San Antonio ceremony

Leary and Nellie Post entered first while Goodwin Carter Paul Adams Roy Taylor and Miss Corinne Rus sold. Ada Gerfers Rebecca Watson came in the other. Attendants wore rainbow gowns and lavender, green, pink, yellow attire. Rev H S C Bergin officiated with Rev Hugh McLellan assisting. Mary Harrison sang Because. Adams couple depart for a western wedding journey then Grand Lake Colorado and return to San Antonio in October.

Hugh McLellan Mary Harrison Carlton Adams

Mrs Adams Hosts Morning Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs R Y Adams entertained the Morning Bridge club today at her Guenther street home. A multi course luncheon was served at noon. Present were Mesdames Jean Prescott Travers R C Lehman Jennett Rover T C Carran Ford Kilsheimer and I A Hichel berger.

Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Mueller's

The Woman's Missionary society of the First Evangelical church met this afternoon with Mrs. Emil Mueller on Palmetto avenue.

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Evangelical Church Emil Mueller Palmetto Avenue

McKinley Avenue church to host lawn festival tomorrow

The McKinley Avenue church will hold a lawn festival on the church lawn tomorrow evening, inviting neighbors to enjoy games, food, and community fellowship in a casual outdoor event.

The Woman's Missionary Society of McKinley Avenue Church

Miss Evelyn Moross to Return Home from Adrian Visit

Miss Evelyn Moross of Adrian Michigan will depart this evening after a several week visit with Mr and Mrs Roy Scholl.

Evelyn Moross Adrian, Mich Roy Scholl

Flower Circle Meeting at Mrs Townsend Home

The Flower Circle of Travis Park church will meet at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. W F Townsend 710 Hunstock avenue South Park Terrace.

Travis Park Church W. F. Townsend Hunstock Avenue South Park Terrace

Ned and Oscar Mcllhenny Set Sail for Panama Canal

Ned Mcllhenny and Oscar Mcllhenny depart New Orleans tonight for a voyage to the Panama Canal aboard their boat. The trip marks a notable family voyage as they head toward the canal route.

Ned Oscar Mcllhenny Panama Canal New Orleans

Baskin and Haines Wedding Vows Turn Home Ceremony

James Noble Baskin and Miss Alice Calhoun Haines wed last night at the Baskin residence on Baltimore Avenue. The small ceremony was attended by family and friends with crepe de chine attire and carnations. Miss Lida Baskin and Miss Janie Baskin served as attendants while Tarver Bee acted as best man. The home was festooned with flowers and ferns and the Rev. officiated.

James Noble Baskin Alice Calhoun Haines J. N. Baskin Baltimore Avenue Lida Janie Baskin Tarver Bee

Couple Marries on Idealism at Longfellow House Arbor

The groom, Longfellow descendant, and his bride Miss Jennie Holliday wed in a simple contract ceremony under the Longfellow mansion arbor in Cambridge. Both are firm believers in woman suffrage and socialism, with guests and a Boston attorney present. They depart for Denver in August to make their future home.

By. T. Dana Jennie Holliday Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Longfellow Cambridge Boston

Wedding of Philip Cook and Mrs Baskin at St. Mark's

An informal reception followed the wedding service. Mr Baskin and Mrs Baskin left for their ranch home north of the city. Baskin is a San Antonio resident. Mrs Baskin formerly lived in California and is an author of several children’s books.

Philip Cook St. Mark’s Church Mrs. Baskin Mr. Baskin San Antonio California

Prospect Hill Church Ladies Aid Social at Sloan Home

The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of Prospect Hill Baptist Church will host a social at Mrs. Will W. Sloan's home, 2316 West Commerce Street, Friday evening.

Ladies’*Aid and Missionary Society Prospect Hill Baptist Church Will W. Sloan West Commerce Street

Mrs Neton Visits Daughter on West Woodlawn

Mrs M M Neton of Austin is visiting her daughter Mrs W K E Astin on West Woodlawn avenue.

Mrs Fraser and Granddaughter Leave for Summer Trip

Mrs. B. E. Fraser and her granddaughter Mabel Grapotte depart for St. Paul and northern Iowa to spend the summer, traveling together last night.

B. E. Fraser Mabel Grapotte St. Paul Iowa

Mrs Sol Roseman Heads Home From Visit

Mrs. Sol Roseman leaves for New York Sunday evening after visiting her son Max Roseman and entertaining in her honor.

Sol Roseman New York

Beatrice Mills Hosts Girls at Summit Place Home

Miss Beatrice Mills returns from Philadelphia to entertain a house party of girls at Summit Place. Guests include Elizabeth Illy Mary Louise Deutsch Margaret Deutsch Addie Baylor Katherine Gohlson and Mattie Willie Ratcliffe. A bowling party on West French Place is planned tonight and a picnic supper followed by a hayride is set for tomorrow evening.

Beatrice Mills Philadelphia Summit Place Elizabeth Illy Mary Louise Margaret Deutsch Addie Baylor Katherine Gohlson Mattie Willie Ratcliffe West French Place Miss Mills

Edwards 8S Lamborn Married at Denver Home

Edwin 8S Lamborn of Denver and Miss Lillian M Alves were wed at the bride’s home last evening by Rev I Brooks Dickey. The house was festooned with flowers and ferns. Attendants were Miss Helen Alves maid of honor and Miss Agnes Brinkmann bridesmaid. Julius.

Edwin Lamborn Denver Colo Lillian M. Alves I. Brooks Dickey Helen Alves Agnes Brinkmann Julius

Hebrew Institute Vacation Hebrew School for Children

The Hebrew Institute announces a vacation Hebrew school for Jewish children with Hebrew and Bible history instruction at the public school on South Fiores and Guilbeau streets. Hours are 9:30 to 12 and 1:30 to 3:80. Tuition free. L. N. LEE, Sec.

Hebrew Institute South Fiores and Guilbeau Streets L. N. Lee

Doctors Available Day or Night at Bexar Drug Co

Our plan provides continuous medical care with prescriptions filled at Bexar Drug Co. and hospital accommodations in the city for 3 cents per day if needed. Phone or write for further information. Our plan is as reliable as a railroad. AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSN., Swearingen Bidg.

Bexar Drug Co American Hospital Ass'n Swearingen Bidg

New Texas flag hoisted over the Alamo

A new bunting flag replaced the two to three month old cotton banner at the Alamo yesterday afternoon. Public Buildings and Grounds chief A. B. Conley of Austin bought the flag after seeing the worn out old one. The Texas flag now flies permanently over the Alamo, replacing the prior U.S. flag, a change made in recent months through gubernatorial action.

Alamo A. B. Conley Austin Texas United States

Y M B L Plans Conference on Chamber Affiliation

A Friday meeting of the Young Men's Business League is set to discuss affiliating with the Chamber of Commerce. The St Anthony hotel ball room will host the gathering. The league seeks to join while retaining its identity and would gain office space and access to clerical services. The league president would join the Chamber advisory board.

Young Men’s Business League Chamber of Commerce St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board

Miss Erna Tietze Weds W A Boyd In New Braunfels

Special to the Light reports the bride Miss Erna Tietze, daughter of Mrs A M Tietze, married W A Boyd of Victoria at the bride’s mother's home in New Braunfels with Rev G Mornhenweg officiating. The couple will reside in Victoria.

New Braunfels Tex A. M. . Tietze Erna W. A. Boyd Victoria G. Mornhenweg Lutheran Church

Mrs Eckhardt Hosts Card Party at Monterey Street

Mrs L R Eckhardt will entertain guests at a card party this evening at the home of Mrs Herman Smith on Monterey street. An automobile ride will follow.

Flores Ayala Wed at San Fernando Cathedral

Oralia Flores and Jesus Mendez Ayala married at San Fernando Cathedral at six this morning. Attendants were Casimiro Hernandez and Mrs Adela R Hernandez.

Oralia Flores Jesus Mendez Ayala San Fernando Cathedral Casimiro Hernandez Adela R. Hernandez

Wallace Alexander Weds Miss Warren Cook at Coe Home

Wallace Alexander and Miss Warren Cook were married last night at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. F. Coe. The ceremony united two local families in a quiet evening affair.

Wallace Alexander Miss Warren Cook HH. F. Coe

Laura and Ezra Estess Bride in Simple Lutheran Ceremony

Miss Laura Estess wed Ezra Estess in a quiet home wedding officiated by Rev. G Mornhenweg. The groom works in real estate in San Antonio, where the couple will reside after the ceremony.

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