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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1918

Page

6

Society Notes Highlight Local Arts and Weddings

An entertainment program starts 8 30 Sunday at St Catherine s auditorium Leal and Colorado Streets with Miss Marie Dinick in charge and assistants Hope Nagel Ethel Powell Stella Marsh Helen McCormick and Beatrice Jameson. Mrs J B McCampbell hosts Main Avenue High School Service Club at Agurita Avenue. guests donate for a hospital ward with Helena Price Lois Farnsworth Constance Douglass Jeanette Levytansky and Louise Bell performing readings vocal and instrumental pieces. Wedding announcements include Perryman C Moore and Norrie Webb of Houston June 24 and Hubert S Hoppe and Amelia Studer June 26 with Rev Paul F Hein officiating. couple to live at 520 North Street after the ceremony.

St. Catherine's Auditorium Leal Colorado Streets Marie Dinick Hope Nagel Ethel Powell Stella Marsh Helen McCormick Beatrice Jameson J. B. McCampbell Main Avenue Agurita Avenue Helena Price Missy Lois Farnsworth Constance Douglass Jeanette Levytansky Louise Bell Hubert _S. Hoppe Amelia Studer Paul F. Hein Ne Engh 4 Lutheran Church Alip Tote Coast Hoppe North Street

Registration of Alien Women in City Is Resumed

German alien women in San Antonio regained registration on Saturday after a pause caused by a shortage of affidavit blanks. About fifty women sought to register but were asked to return later as supplies were replenished. Police Chief Lancaster said registration would continue for several days to allow those who missed the window to complete the process.

San Antonio Lancaster Central Tancaster

Rowan is dismissed at Camp Pike over color line order

Captain Eugene C. Rowan of the 2nd Depot Brigade is dismissed from service at Camp Pike for refusing to obey a brigade order that mixed negro and white soldiers in a troop formation. A Georgia native who recently resided in Mississippi, Rowan plans to seek passports to aid Russia’s army reorganization. Also noted is Robert Hall, a former mess officer who deserted in February and received five years hard labor after a funds shortage was found. part of his banked funds were recovered. Local report mentions social event at Y M C A headquarters with XY executives invited.

Rowan National Army Georgia Mississippi Camp Pike Russia Robert Hall Leavenworth Brooklyn

Frank Sommers Named Candidate for County Commissioner No 3

The Light announces Frank Sommers as a candidate for County Commissioner Precinct No 3. Subject to the Democratic primary vote on July 27, 1918. Political ad notes and references urging readers to read The Sunday Light for further details.

Frank Sommers

John Masefield to Speak at Army Camps in San Antonio

English poet John Masefield arrived in San Antonio to address American troops through the Army Y and to share trench life tales. He has served as a British war historian and stretcher bearer, with future talks at Kelly Field Camp Travis Camp Stanley and Brooks Field before returning to England.

Army Joby Masefield England San Antonio America British Pictorial Commission Pacific France Gallipoli Peninsula Old Front Marne Bentetide Masefield Southern Department OM. OC. A John R. Mott National War Work Council of the George W. Perkins XY. OM. C.A Monsefield Kelly Field Campy Travis Camp Stanley Brooks Field

Senate Refuses Change To Draft Age Limits In New Bill

In Washington on June 2 the Senate defeated an immediate extension of the present draft age limits. Fall's amendment to raise limits to 20 and 40 was voted down as the huge army appropriation bill moved toward passage. Amendments approved included basing quotas on class counts and protecting neutrals' draft rights. Other proposals, including lowering the minimum age to 18 and extending compulsory training, were rejected. The bill also contains provisions on aviation, wages for employed draftees, and college education safeguards.

Washington, D. C Senate Fall of New Mexico Todnay Aircraft Production Board Titchcock Nebraska Hardwick Georgia Weeks Massachusetts Brandeges Connecticut Senator New Indiana Johnson California

Linden for State Senator in 24th District Candidacy

The San Antonio Light announces W. C. Linden as a candidate for State Senator from the 24th District covering Bexar Kendall Gillespie Bandera and Real counties subject to Democratic primaries. Also notices disposal of ice and brewery machinery by Schoberlee Brewing Co offering dismantled plant equipment for immediate sale with contact details.

San Antonio W. C. Linden Bexar Kendall Kere Gillespie Bandera Real Democratis Schoberlee & Brewing Co Josephine Street Travis

Candidacy Filed for Sovie Senator of 24th District

Harry Hertz announces his candidacy for the office of Sovie Senator in the 24th Senatorial District. The district includes Bexar Kendall Kerr Gillespie Bandera andColsulted areas within the Democratic primaries.

Sovie Crow Bexar Kendall Kerr Gillespie Bandera Harry Hertz Berg

Sunday Church Services and Notices Across San Antonio

A dense list of church services across San Antonio outlines Sunday masses and sermons at First Baptist, Primitive Baptist, Central Baptist, Prospect Hill, Calvary Baptist, and many other churches. Also listed are Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Methodist services with times, pastors, and special actions for soldiers and events around Independence Day.

Episcopal Services At St Mark and St John Churches

Schedule notes Holy Communion and services at St Mark's Episcopal Church with rector Rev W Bertrand Stevens leading morning and evening prayers and a children's service. Also mentions St John's Episcopal Church at Cherry and Nurnet Streets with a diocesan chaplain and fort Sam services including post chapel events and parish activities.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Travis Wark W. Bertrand Stevens At & Pom St John's Episcopal Church Cherry and Nurnet Strecia A. Om Vlan Fran Rhea Usant Hour P.m James

Theosophical Society Announces Summer Schedule

Theosophical Society, headquarters at 302 Swearingen Metraw Building Houston Street and Alamo Plaza, schedules Sunday lectures at 3 p m Mrs Lh Be Haag presents on certain topics. Other activities of the society to be digested for July and August. work resumes in September.

Swearingen-Met‘raw Houston Street Alamo Paza Lh BE. Haag Drudte

Unitarian Church Preaches Beauty in Faith at Hotel Ballroom

Rev. George H Hadfer serves as minister leading services at the Gunter hotel ballroom starting at 11 oclock. A sermon titled What is Beauty to be with Religion explores faith and reinvigorates spiritual life for attendees.

New Flour Prices Announced By U S Food Administration

The milling division of the United States Food Administration announced a schedule of fair flour and mixed feed prices effective immediately at mills nationwide. Prices aim to allow reasonable profits and will apply cash or draft carload lots, with adjustments for local freight. After June 30, millers may obtain wheat from any source, and the plan covers jobbing and other carload bases with reasonable additional charges considered.

New York United States Food Administration Iveston Antonio Browssyite O.c San Diego Seattle

Candidacy Notice for Bexar County Clerk Race 1918

Fort Sain Houston Base Hospital chaplains announce Catholic mass Episcopal and Lutheran services at the post chapel. A general Protestant service at 1040 hours and a sermon by Chaplain Bateman precede a political notice seeking votes for Russell Ht Jennett for County Clerk of Bexar County in the July 27th, 1918 primary election.

H. Wennermark Fort Sain Houston Base Hospital Episcopal G. C. Bateman

Guest list at San Antonio hotels includes notable visitors

A string of guests is listed at local hotels. Mrs O W Robinson visits Lanier while Frn of Corpus Christi is seen at Gunter. Rowlands of Temple stays at St Anthony. Traversory of Dillass at Menger. Others include Willan H L Donutue of Oklahoma, S M Stover of Baton Rouge, West of Houston, J M of Aston, and J T Kent of Bemmont.

O. W. Robinson McAlten Lanier Corpus Christi Gunter Rowlands Temple St. Anthony Traversory Dillass Menger Hoases Corpus

Fourth of July Declared Holiday in France

In Paris the Chamber of Deputies voted to observe July Fourth as a holiday in France, praising American friendship and wartime ties. Premier Clemenceau and other leaders attended the session amid cheers, as deputies noted the growing American presence and Wilson’s referenced remarks.

France Paris Chamber of Deputies I'veneh Clemenceau Dichon Etienne Clemente Eduard Ignace Military Justice and Pensions Andree Tardieu At Mumber Maurice Damour Henry Franklin Boulton Millon Wilson

Church News Notes and Local Sermon Schedule

Special prayers for concord called for by Pope Benedicts motu proprio were said in city churches. Messages urged union prayers and communion observances on feast days. Dedication services for the Southern Lathor Church are set for Sunday with sermons by Rev A Hartmann and Rev A Rode. Epworth League will entertain soldiers in uniform on the church lawn Saturday evening. First Baptist Church hosts a Saturday evening at home event for new uniformed members. Pine Street Presbyterian holds nightly services from Sunday through July 7. Episcopal parishes in San Antonio unite for patriotic service on July 4. Woman's Missionary Society plans hospital visit Monday at Fort Sam Houston Stage Hospital. A service flag with eight stars will be dedicated at Evangelical Friedens Church Sunday evening.

First Baptist Church Fourth Tay+ tov J. Porter Porter Primitive Baptist Church Weat Une Garao Street A. G. Blackwell Central Baptist Church Johnson and Nathan Streets KR. W. McCarth Bo Y. PA. Caquim Prospect Hill Baptist Church Buena Vista San Jacinoe Thomas Itory D. M. Gardner Ainda School Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays Streets W. W. Lee B. Y South Wieres Elsie Streets B. A. Gwen Harlandale Corpus Christi Road Harlan Avenue Ue E. Byrd St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Street Quinh Marsus St. Anthony League of the Sacred Heart the Sacred Heart Office of the Sacred Heart San Fernanido Cathedral Malumul Military Plaza A. Resa Towomivsk Cent Ds Paul Society Avery Reague of the Sacred Heart Sodality of the Blessed Sacrament Children of Mars San Fernando Cemetery Society San Fernand Society Ban Ferrande Cathedral Red Cross Sewing Circle Ted Rosy Arters, Wolff & Mars's Tallies of Vine Alay Society Serviers Sarramient Hanor Mara Galdiere Elisees San Vere Nanda Street Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Avenues Hugh McLellan Frackenridge Park McLellan Wil Preneh Christian Endeavor South Side Christian Church Hunstock and Alamosa John W. Sith Ible Echoo Oclork His Christian Church Sandmeyer Street Conminuiton Ars Vier Wednese Vo Prospect Hae Chelatians Rhewu St. Wake's Episcopal Church Chapede Tas West Houston Streets Benjamin Bein Brotherhood of St Andrew Christ Episcopal Church Taurel Heights Belknap and Russelli Pi Richards Trinity Holy Communion Churely School Jtev. A. W Gaden Dtor San Antonio Ite W. Deitrand Stevens Paris Celebre Ventagon Club Evangelleal Friedens Main Avenue Elmira Street Erich G. Bizer First Evangelical Church Nolan Muncey Streets Sabbeth School George Jovan Cheveland Ohio Newman Johnson Ann Nual Grace English Evangelical Tauthorar Avenue E Fifth Street Faul FB. Hem Lamaert Redella Triniporta Hatelock Ssellever Loelock Redifson Ts Christian Prayer Ladies Ald Society Church Council Tatheran Church Jan Pton Avenue Trenton Street Harlandate Hauiniel Wiki Jehi Evangelical Lutheran Church Hort Nueva Rod South Presa A. J. Wolff GA. Rode Rode St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Routh Prova Tose- Dorough Steets Co Malston Lune Law School Holy L. Acker Travis Park Methodist Church Navarro Travis Streets C. Wernley Wen Epworth League Top. m Aurel Height Methodist Church Woodlan Avenue Velkian Love Felix J. Hil Hivneli Ing. Ae Woam End Sop Stott Laaret Beigis Methodist Parton Sundaay Sehen Hureh North Vine Mason Streets Sloan le Batchelor Ie Mildweeis Servier Roma Garenyr Sitten Mr. White Spur Methodist Church Bia Churet Pecan Harry Popp Derchier Parter Alvas Alamo Methodist Church Alamo Wicken Streets Lawlis P. Mo Ree Wal Philips F. A. Clemens West End Methodet Chartes Mt. Rabe Amd Bento League Thie Dow German Methodist “Episcopal Church Hackberry Montana Urethan Witt of Bracken Delphog la. Worry Travix Panera Omaha A. Hy McCurdy West Und Presbyterian Dunier Church of Christ Bist United Presbyterian Church Ogden and Lovust Me. Stravick Alamo Heights United Presbyterian ‘Church Alolso Townsend Avenue New CB Mestravick Utlea Presbyterian Chineh Portar Jackson Streets Thomagny Gallaher Oselraogt First’ Presbyterian Church Avenue Fourth Street Arthur Jones Chuck Cerviers Oardin Ton Woman's Woman's Auxiliary Presbytery Westminster Presbyterian Church Garden King ¥ Hi Pom Christan Endeavor Laudies’ Aid and Missionary Society Benedict Sic W. Alame Apostolic Diwl Serutir Regnar Southern Lathor A. Hartmann Mornhing A. Wolff A. Rode Bt Jobs Luther Chrch A. Berg McKinley Avene Charel Lawn Earner South Praga Street MvKinley Avenue Wells Ear Ail City Episcopal Church Dna Patriotic Christ Church Bishon WT Capers Bertrand Stevens St. Mark's Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Fort Sam Houston Stage Hospital Priedens

Light endorses Henry Fest for County Commissioner in 1918 primary

The Light sponsors Henry Fest as a candidate for County Commissioner Precinct No 1 Bexar County ahead of the July 27 1918 primary urging good citizens support Petition Advertising The Light also promotes Paul Steffler for County Assessor subject to Democratic primary ballots July 27 1918 Political Advertising

Bexar County Henry Fest Fest Ans Trovnce Paul Steffler

Officer Ends Life After War Heroic Service

Alexander McClintock, U S Army officer from Lexington Kentucky, killed himself in New York while absent from Camp Dix New Jersey. A veteran, he led 60 men against German trenches in 1916 and earned the Distinguished Conduct Medal from King George. He registered under an alias at a Murray Hill bathhouse and later served in training and overseas duties before returning to the depot at Camp Dix.

New York Alexander McClintock U.S Lexington George England Camp Dix N. J Lou McClintock Murray Hill Batheaugeny A.M. McChue King George Tlewis Camp Nix

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Perryman C. Moore W. C. Moore Norrie Webb Houston Henry Harrison Bryant Annie Bess Moore Christie Moore Perryman Moore Tattle Rock Ark Eugene C. Rowan W2nd Depot Brigade Camp Vike Fri- Ay Frank O'Donnell Mabel Lavine Vina Hall Miss Lavine Crosby Street Ferguson Hertzberg Hertzberg’s Corner John Masefield Horsforit Baptist Associated Bible Students Woodman Hall North Flores Street A. G. Echols Mount Zion Catholic Christian Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Avenue D Free Oreading Room Gibbs Mulidink Owen Sopon Oren Evangelical Gospel Tent Services Gospel Carson and Willow Streets Amy Tost Burns and Samuel Scotland Lutheran Methodist Missionary Alliance Church OF the Nazarene Rest Church of the Nazarene Colorado Noval H. Ho Wallin First Congregational Church East Houston Street C.A. Riley A. Ws Rieker D. D Congregational Missiens South West Wil Camp Travis Christian Wand Alan Matagorda Presbyterian Madison Sauate Presbyterian Church Jmnden Street Lexington Avenue James M. Todd Phue Street Presbyterian Church South Spiritualists First Woodman of the World Sop Paetor Avah Seventh Day Adventists Seventh Day Adventist Church iWinnipes Avenue Young People's Meeting THE NEW Church San Antonio Society of the New pChurch Camden Street I Patsford Min Carth Aguinet Man of Marth Theosopiical Society Unitartan Texas Rkussell Ht Jennett County Clerck Church News First Baptist Churely Mat Baptist Giles Building Siepoelnek Pine Street D Presbyterian Church Boyner South Pine Omaha Streets Tumanuel Bo Y. DP. Hes Firs U. S Francis Ford In Berlin PEARL Vitagraph Eagle’s Eye King Baggott Rita Jolevet Pearl White Osteo Princess Reisence Conway & Day Ronair & Ward Tommy Maggie Violet Charles Anthony McGuire & Co Jack Pickford His Majesty of Bunkie Bean Pathe Scenic and Monkey Comedy A King U.S. Army Volitival Adv Roya Pantages Fentages Royal Ayena Galloways Eileen Fluery Comedienne Harvey HOP & CO May Allison Beatrice Bill Goldwyn Ra Wnsslee Tou Annessee Gus Edwards Georgie Price Vincent O'Donnell the Kid McCormick Beta Reid Big Beauty Supreme Quality Acts Crockett 76 Nueces County Tex Tobacco House Travelers’ Cigar Shop Ave. Lady MASS Alamo Plaza R. E. L. Knight Dallas Judge Knight Hobby Campaign ‘Committee
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