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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1918
Page
21
The Just Girls Club of Hollister Missouri earns money to send a second member to a YWCA conference. A carnival on the association lawn sold ice cream punch and melons with attractions like a fortune telling tent and a pond.
Harry Hertaberg announces candidacy for State Senate from the 24th District covering Bexar Kerr Kendall Bandera and Gillespie counties, subject to Democratic primary action. Political adv.
A. P. Barrett declares his run for the congressional nomination, subject to voters at the primaries, in a political advertising notice.
Food Administrator Le den announces a certificate system for sugar distribution to public eating places, manufacturers, and retailers due to a severe shortage caused by French factory losses, submarine damage, and crop shortfalls. Certificates issued after sworn statements. groups set allocation rules and penalties for hoarding or resale.
The San Antonio Light announces W. C. Linden as a candidate for State Senator in the 24th District. The district includes Bexar and surrounding counties with Democratic primary action set for July 27, 1918. This political advertising appears with tobacco shop branding from the Travelers' Cigar Shop.
Army and MC A leading a four day drive before July 4 to have San Antonio sing the National Anthem. Song leaders will direct church choirs and theater audiences in performances of the Star Spangled Banner. Leaders include David Griffin Howard Wade Kimsey and Alma H. Willgus with other enlisted men coordinating church services.
San Antonio officials announce strict enforcement of a new 1918 automobile licensing system. Inspectors warn that drivers lacking both state numbers and the 1918 seal will be arrested, fined, and required to obtain seals from the county tax collector.
The San Antonio Bar Association endorses Chief Justice Nelson Phillips and Associate Justice Thomas J. Greenwood IV for re election. Members praise their integrity and legal ability and urge Democrats to support Phillips and Greenwood in the primaries.
The Lights announce Frank Sommers as a candidate for County Commissioner in Wrecinet No 3 and Rk H Ward for Associate Justice of the Court of Criminal Appeals, both subject to Democratic primary votes on July 27. (Political Advertising.)
A Saturday sales meeting at the Gunter Club pall room featured singing led by Alva Willgus and Army M. G. A. director with soldiers supplied song cards. The program included "Pack Up Your Troubles" and other tunes followed by a practical sales demonstration by HH. G. Voss.
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