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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
6
Society note reports the marriage of Captain J Cross well Hall to Miss Marguerite Maracheau at Christ Episcopal Church followed by a dinner dance at the Country Club.
The Nautilus Study Club gathered at the Gunter on Thursday with strong turnout. Mrs. Sallie King Hopkins led, discussing The Three Daughters of M Dupont and Damaged Goods by Eugene Brieux, followed by general debate on the plays. Future plans included a year-end review and discussions on next year’s program and leadership. Next, Children’s Day events at Prospect Hill Church feature a full program of readings, songs, and a cradle roll welcome. Fidelis class to host open house for soldiers at First Methodist Church Armory Circle No 2 aiding with refreshments.
George J. Van Camp former secretary of the San Antonio Real Estate Exchange died on April 27 at the home of Nispare Highmore in South Dakota. He moved west after resigning seeking better health and his death is noted as a sad outcome of his health decline. His posthumous book The Soldier's Scrap Book contained poems and short pieces he authored, likely unpublished by his death.
An old health column urges starting each day with a glass of very hot water and a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It argues daily waste buildup causes nervousness headaches and illness and promises cleansing and refreshing effects.
Manuel Amaya, introducer of ambassadors to President Carranza, told reporters the Mexican government and people are not Germanophiles and reject German propaganda. He described sensational charges as exaggerated by Meyu tan reactionaries and noted Carranza’s stance of strict neutrality amid the European conflict. Amaya reported Carranza would stay neutral and dismissed internal Mexican issues as irrelevant.
In Paris May 4 the Bonnet Rouge directors trial focuses on Swiss trips by Vereasson for Duval. Germain testifies Vereasson’s 470000 francs were sent to Duval and netted 25000 francs for him. Abbas Hitmi had a complete Saloniki report, detailing Sarrail’s army’s weakness, losses, and need for reinforcements, with other documents and letters read in court. Supreme Court term ends. opinions due next week and October resumes.
Police search for a man who stole a van two horses and a load of eggs after posing as a plainclothes policeman. The driver was tricked into calling his employers and returned to find the ram and eggs gone. The suspect is said to be about 60, wearing a hard felt hat and a hiking suit with a silver chain and charms.
San Antonio residents are invited to multiple services across churches Sunday including modern woodmen hall lectures by A Echols on Gods Footstool Made Glorious and various Bible studies and prayer meetings at First Baptist Fourth and Taylor Streets. Other congregations schedule sermons, ordinations, sacred concerts, and youth activities through the afternoon and evening.
The Church of Christ at 401 Jerter Street, with minister W. D. Bits, holds services every Sunday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Pray and teach, communion after morning worship. Bible study every Wednesday evening.
The San Antonio branch of Cherise Alan athelic Apostolic Church conducted regular services in an improvised venue at Red Men’s Bath on Soledad Street. Pastor John A. Lewis, successor to founder Joh Alexander Dowle, led cottage meetings every Tuesday at 3 p.m. at 12 Adam(e) Street.
Readable fragments show a dense church notices page listing Lutheran Episcopal Methodist and Catholic parishes with service times at various street addresses. Names include pastors Muglich Barret Laubach and Desebuer, with Ascension Day services and Sunday school schedules noted across Mary wards and streets.
Church listings outline Sunday school at 9:30 and 11 a.m. services, women and youth groups meeting weekly, midweek prayers on Wednesday, and special events. Includes affiliations at Avenue D Fourth Street, 228 p.m. gatherings, and pastors Dr Arthur Jones and Rev. C Straviet among others.
A long list of church and religious society events follows, including meetings of the Young Woman's Guild, Women's Federated soccer, Red Cross Circle, Westminster Presbyterian Church services, Christian Endeavor, and other faith groups. The notice lists locations on West End Presbyterian Church, Westminster streets, plus the Theosophical Society and New Church gatherings with times ranging from morning prayers to evening studies.
Reverend George H. Bad Bot to lead services in the ballroom of the center hotel at 2 am with a sermon on Thy Sign Antoile Licht. Sunday school will be held as usual.
The Intermediate League of Travis Vark Methodist Church meets Sunday at 3 30 in the Sunday school room with Miss Velma Biggs leading a discussion on Bearers of the Toren. Peacock Military Academy commencement service is Sunday night at 8 at Travis Park Methodist with Rev J M Carroll preaching. Sacraments to be observed in morning and evening services. A fellowship gathering for San Antonio Endeavorers is planned at Brackenridge Park Saturday from 4 to 8 with a luncheon and program. Several sermons and meetings are announced by local pastors and church groups through the week including Christian Endeavor, Ministerial Union, and church Bible classes.
Seamen unions urged government operation of all Great Lakes vessels as talks with the Shipping Labor Conference faced likely failure. Leaders warned a strike was inevitable if the Bakery association refused to join, citing resisting recruitment and alleged repudiation of an agreement with the union. The dispute centers on shipping and merchant marine staffing amid tensions with the Portage Tire Co. advertisement.
The Public Health Service launches a major anti malaria campaign in the Southern camps with funding from Congress. The effort, conducted with the American Red Cross and local authorities, aims to ditch breeding sites, oil water, and introduce minnows to control mosquitoes. A Pan American Canal Zone veteran will supervise with health officials and engineers to tackle malaria and support war-related food and supply needs.
The Westminster Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society led by Rev. Brooks J. Rickey announces a special consecration called Decision Night for the city’s churches. A 7:30 Monday meeting precedes the Fort Worth convention with plans to host the next gathering. Senior class hosts a Friday social and the Mothers Day program is set for Sunday May 12 inviting mothers and friends.
Washington May 4 Southern railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to raise rates on pig iron steel billets and blooms and cast iron pipe from Southern producing points to Ohio Mississippi crossings and Galt and South Atlantic ports. Proposed increase would range from 1d cents to S220 per unit.
City building inspector John Richter reports 257 permits issued in April totaling 261,953 dollars, up 35 percent from last year. Ward tallies include First 23 permits 14,530 dollars, Second 33 permits 9,935 dollars, Third 33 permits 22,865 dollars, Fourth 36 permits 45,010 dollars, Fifth 20 permits 29,760 dollars, Sixth 41 permits 76,365 dollars, Seventh aa permits 39,225 dollars, Eighth 22 permits 24,350 dollars. major projects span single dwellings 91 permits, trauma additions 84 permits 19,655 dollars, and several frame buildings and warehouses with varied values.
Wesley Kirk alias Roy Davis, a fugitive from Waurika Oklahoma, was shot and killed by Sheriff Newman after an all night desert pursuit near Holbrook Arizona. Kirk opened fire and was killed. his uncle James Stillwell and a woman accompanying him were arrested and will be sent to Oklahoma.
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