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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
6
Delicate linen shower and dance party were held Monday afternoon in honor of Miss Helen Riling. Miss Frieda Jaehnig entertained guests with green and white decorations and prizes awarded to Miss Louise.
Guests included Mrs. P. Jaehnig, Mrs. P. Pretzler, Mrs. C. P. Steffler, Mrs. J. J. Loesberg, Mrs. George Rilling and Misses Helen Rilling Katherine Rilling Louise Rilling Hulda Steffler Edna Peters and Emma Loesberg. a musical program followed the games.
Josephine Dolle of 652 Lombrano street was treated to an afternoon birthday gathering. Guests joined in a cheerful event marking the occasion with presence and good wishes.
A birthday celebration lists guests including Helen Reicher Lucile Reicher Virginia Reicher Alvina Krueger Anne Krueger Mary Grey Virginia Grey Stella Lee Hazel Momer Evelyn Momer Linda Stansenberger Laura Remling Louise Dolle May Dolle Frank Krueger Benno Krueger Julius Grey George Buhle Walter Stansenberg er Daniel Remling The ad notes a $75.85 New York and return rail fare with routes and oil burning locomotives from Southern Pacific.
Mrs. Johanna Bredow announces the marriage of her son Fred W. Bredow to Miss Helena A. Schutte of Amsterdam Holland. The wedding occurred Wednesday June 21 at 125 Nebraska street with Rev A H P McCurdy of Pine Street Presbyterian Church officiating.
Miss Doris Jones hosted a swimming party at the Travis Club honoring Miss Annabel Dill-Worth of Gonzales. The Flower Circle of Travis Park Methodist and San Pedro Circle met at 4 p.m. Addresses given for hosts and locations. The marriages of Avery Von Blom to Lena Jank and William C. Pirtle to Lela Neal were reported with details of ceremonies and receptions. Honorees included Thelma Bennett and Miss Flora Briggs, and travels of Mrs. E. R. Jenson were noted. A cut price sale at Nichols Gro. Co. advertised groceries and prices.
Two San Antonio units of the Woodmen of the World uniformed rank offer services to the government if called. A mass meeting endorsed Texas Woodmen’s pledge to War Department and Brigadier General McDill. Two San Antonio companies will drill on Hay Market plaza to reach first class military condition.
Amusements at Strand present A Child of the Paris Streets starring Mae Marsh with Tully Marshall as the Apache villain and Jennie Lee as the gang leader. Also Willie's Wobbly Way, Princess Theater acts, Whitney's Operatic Dolls, Hawiian guitarist Naidao, and acrobats Brooks and Lorello. A brief ad notes rail and locomotive services by Southern Pacific and travel to Memphis and Chicago.
The ceremony Sunday evening featured Rabbi H. Lubel as the officiant with David Cantor singing. Attendants included ushers Edward Burg and Steve Stern and a large wedding party. The bride wore white taffeta with lace, and flowers included yellow and white roses. Guests numbered 290 plus, with reception on the roof garden and dancing afterward. The couple leaves for Houston and Galveston, to reside at 213 Sycamore Street after July 15.
The Goodfellowship Club will hold an important meeting in the lecture rooms of the Pine Street Presbyterian Church at 8 15 oclock tonight.
Paragraph 32 special orders for Captains Conrads Babcock Fourth Cavalry and Clyde B Hawkins Quartermaster Corps are revoked. Paragraph 30 special orders for Captain Clyde E Hawkins Quartermaster Corps and paragraph 66 for Captain Conrads Babcock Fourth Cavalry are revoked. First Lieutenant John W Turner Medical Reserve Corps relieved Southern Department. Medical Reserve Corps officers ordered to active duty at Fort Sam Houston Texas Lieutenants Timothy J William L Sharp Benjamin A Thrasher John G Murray Jr.
Misses Minnie and Elvie Green will entertain the Dutch Club Wednesday evening at 800 Castro Street.
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