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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1911

Page

13

Fifth District Texas Federation elects officers at San Marcos

The Fifth District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs held its meeting in San Marcos on May 5 electing President Mrs A B Peticolas of Victoria and other officers. A resolution urged hygiene instruction in normal schools and calls for juvenile courts and paid probation officers in cities. Committees reported on civic history pure food club extension and art. The program featured invocations discussions and addresses on education in Texas. Ladies dry cleaning advertised.

San Marcos Tex Texas Federation of Women's Club A. B. Peticolas Victoria J. M. Mons B. C. Greenwood Lampasas Marie Craig Gonzales Colquitt State Teachers’ Association Civic J. D. Ewell Goliad Pure G.yakey Taylor J. W. Armstrong Georgetown Julia Caldwell Corpus Christi Will L. Dunne San Antonio H. L. Paisley William Gerhart M. J

Nadinola Talcum Powder Ad Offer

Nadinola Talcum Powder contains antiseptics and sanative ingredients. It is described as fine velvet like powder that prevents sun burn and soothes irritation. Sold by toilet counters or mail for 25c with money back if not pleased. NATIONAL TOILET COMPANY, Paris Tenn.

Wational Toilet Company Paris Tenn

Landscape Architect George Kessler Invited to San Antonio

George E. Kessler, Kansas City landscape architect, invited to be guest of the San Antonio Real Estate Exchange May 15 and 16. He plans to visit Dallas earlier this month to supervise work and will tour San Antonio to discuss civic improvement plans and address a Civic Improvement League convention on May 16.

George E. Kessler Kansas City San Antonio Kessler Exchange Dallas Civic Improvement League

Woman Killed in Joy Ride Crash Near Newburgh

A car crash four miles from Newburgh left one woman dead, another woman badly injured, and chauffeur John Campbell with a broken arm and fractured ribs. Frank Minerly is missing and Campbell could face manslaughter charges under a new state law.

Assouiated Newburgh N. Y Anna Tomer Pearl Grant John Campbell Frank Minerly Campbell

Miss Betty Matthews Society Report and Local Notices

Miss Betty Matthews Society Report lists numerous women with old and new contact numbers and notes several social events. Miss Winona Furman hosted the Merry Maids gathering, prizes awarded to Florence Page and Hilda Scherls, with next meeting set for May 11 at Miss Chester Elder’s home. Elks held an informal dance on Avenue E, about sixty couples attending. Bonn Avon senior class plans a play at Casino hall tomorrow with Jamita Watson and Myrtle Bryant in lead roles. Invitations extend to a May 16 musicale at the Woman's club on Camden Street hosted by Mrs. Clara Duggan Madison and aided by Mrs. G. E. Curran and Mrs. G. E. Quinn.

Winona Furman Florence Page Hilda Scherls Chester Elder East Quincy Street Bonn Avon School Casino Hall Jamita Watson Myrtle Bryant Clara Duggan Madison Woman's Club Camden Street G. E. Curran Seguin G. E. Quinn

Social Calendar Beats and Club Gatherings

Mr and Mrs W C Burns entertain at Turner hall for Miss Marie Burns. Tuesday Musical club presents a program at the International club at 8 p m. Young Ladies society of Travis Park Methodist church hosts an afternoon and evening reception at Harmony hall. Natural club of girls hosts a reception at Mrs S L Carsons on Woodlawn avenue.

W. C. Burns Turner Hall Miss Marie Burns Young Ladies’ Society Travis Park Methodist Church Harmony Hall B. Natural” Club of Girls Harry Leat Carlton Adams Julia Mouzon Helen Eads Eula Mae Mitchel Fannie Applewhite Marian Wright Stumpke E. D. Mouzon Reading Lula Little T. E. Mumme Bessie Stanfield Ave Marie Hazel Cain Ethel Wilson Ella Longmaid Mesdames Joe Hill T. O. Foster H. 8. Affieck Louis Oge E. D. Mouton W. A. Godbey T. H. Flannery Harry Hyman J. C. Lambkin W. F. Gohlke

Mulholland seniors plan festive class day exercises

The Mulholland school class day will feature a formal procession led by two maids, a violin and vocal program, and an informal lawn reception after the awards. The San Antonio Congress of Mothers meets tomorrow to elect officers and review reports. Mrs. Andrew Pickens Calhoun hosts a luncheon May 15 for Miss Jean Deering Aubrey and the seniors may attend. A St Mary’s hall performance of The Pursuit of the Parson by the evil in expression is planned for Saturday with proceeds to charity.

Mulholland J. M. Steinfeldt Josephine Woodhull Margaret Shook Katherine Dunn Jean Aubrey Eleanor Barclay Gertrude Negley Dorothy Cherry Charlotte Blesse Helen Wilson Helen Chaney Elma Dill Russell Corinne Russell Jessie Clark Ethel Johnson Virginia Sandmeyer Genevieve Jones Bonnie Hays Lupita James Ruth Lipscomb Dorthy Gage Constance Ball Dorothy Moore Nell Lydia Moore Nelly Staples Rowena Nye Alice Simpson Pauline Washer San Antonio Congress of Mothers Mothers’clubs Andrew Pickens Calhoun Jean Deering Aubrey Mulholland School Aevils St. Mary’s Hall Miss Johnston Misses Dorris Maud Young Eleanor Parks Grace Crawford San Antonio Gymnasium Katherine Hellier San Francisco Mary E. Green Dan Sullivan Hayden Smith Fred Daggett Ever Johnson Wagenstahl Paul Krueger Ralph Green Hooker Johnson Jacobs Edward Pratt Winifred Bollows Frances Stein Sallie May Crowe Alice Clarkson Louise Polk Cecil Reise Lindsdale Hugh Jordan Melrose Holmgreen Albert Devine Davidson Brown Harry Moore Fred Tips Guenther Froebel Fred Felthouse Bateman Wimner Mason Watts O. G. Parks Kruegel Mills Janin Andrew Foster Lloyd Besse Wilding Will Ekinroth J. C. Gell Henry Groesbeck MacMichael Forrest Morris Jesse Frey Edward Kerns

Cardui Aids Woman From West Virginia

Rachel E. Mercer of Herford West Virginia describes years of female troubles including headaches fainting and side pains. She reports relief after using Cardui with ongoing improvement and recommends it to other women. The advertisement notes Cardui as a tonic for general weakness and provides address for the Ladies Advisory Dept. Chattanooga Medicine Co. Chattanooga Tennessee and a 64 page home treatment book.

Herford W. Va Rachel E. Mercer Cardui Cardus Rachel Mercer N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

Beta Tau Zeta to Stage Annual Dance at Turner Hall

The Beta Tau Zeta sorority at a local high school will entertain with its annual dance on May 29 at Turner Hall. The Brackenridge eighth grade lawn fete, postponed from last Wednesday, is now set for next Tuesday May 9 and invites all patrons and friends after 4 PM.

Beta Tau Zeta Sororiety Turner Hall Brackenridge

Central Christian church picnic set for tomorrow at Sutherland Springs

The Cen tral Christian church plans a church and Sunday school picnic in Sutherland Springs with special trains from the Southern Pacific depot at 9 o clock in the morning. Citizens and families are invited to enjoy the event and a day of fellowship.

Sutherland Springs Central Christian Church Southern Pacific

May Day pageant names many participants on lawn

Mesdames Applewhite Scott Urban Dominguez and King along with Miss Rohmer present for the crowning of the May queen and a May pole dance. The procession includes Ola Applewhite Minnie Byington Fennie Jackson as maids of honor and many others listed as maids and knights plus little flower girls with flower representations and multiple names across the crowd.

Mesdames Applewhite Scott Urban Dominguez King Rohmer Ola Applewhite Minnie Byington Fennie Jackson Iane Davenport Glen Rutledge Milton Miller Thel Scott Mabel Cowart Genevieve Brown Fred Dominguez Elizabeth Scott Little Flower Girls Flowers Alice Lange Lily May Maltsberger Buttercup Mabel Strauss Violet Cornelia King Rose Gracie Bell Applewhite Daisy Octavia Loeloff Florence Miller Sweet Pea Ruby Ap

How to Remove Freckles Free

Advertisement for Viola Cream claims it removes blemishes blemished skin and freckles not by covering but by medication. It promises a 50 cent jar with satisfaction guarantee or a free treatment by mail from G C Bittner Co Toledo Ohio.

G. C. Bittner Co Toledo Ohio

Maypole and flag drill participants named in school program

The program lists students involved in flag drill and Maypole dances. Flag drill includes Raymond Parker as captain and many others such as Clarence Outterside Willie Dominguez Ernest Lukep Guy Stringer Herman Urban James Cox Herman Grosenbacher Fred Cordova Eugene Barry Sam Henry Charles Maltsberger Marvin Brown. Maypole dancers include Mary Fuller Mary Terrazas Mayme Manske Lola Jordan Laura Byington Georgiana Scott Clara Loman Elsie Neisser Ruth Howard Zella Neisser Celia Dominguez Ruth Bowen Beryl Rutledge.

Plewhite Celia Rivas Rosa Dominguez Raymond Parker Clarence Outterside Willie Dominguez Ernest Lukep Guy Stringer Herman Urban James Cox Herman Grosenbacher Fred Cordova Eugene Barry Sam Henry Charles Maltsberger Marvin Brown Mary Fuller Mary Terrazas Mayme Mansker Lola Jordan Laura Byington

Principal stabbed over pupil suspension at East Side school

Marshall Texas May 6 Prof Harrell principal of the East Side public school was stabbed in the abdomen and neck during an altercation over the suspension from school of Ike Williams's son. Williams surrendered and is held on a 300 bond. Harrell is not believed to be dangerously injured.

Associated Press Marshall, Tex Harrell East Side Ike Williams Williams

Margaret Haile Hosts Theater Party and Supper

Miss Margaret Haile plans a theater party to Wuggles the Bonn Avon senior play tomorrow evening followed by a supper at Cafe Mexicana. Guests include Miss Faye L. Nickerson and the Beta Tan Zeta cast from last Saturday's Grand Opera House performance.

Margaret Haile Bonn-Avon Cafe Mexicana Faye L. Nickerson Beta Tan Zeta Grand Opera House

Lawn fete for Briscoe school piano fund

A lawn fete to aid the Briscoe school piano fund runs from 2 to 7 PM tomorrow, May 6. Activities include a fish pond grab bag and penny wheel plus booths selling candy fruit punch and ice cream with the fish pond run by.

Briscoe

Triplets Scare Henderson as Presidents Decline Names

Mr and Mrs George W Duncan of Corydon have published letters from President Taft ex President Roosevelt Miss Helen Gould and Mrs Russell Sege declining to name the children born March 8. Taft and Roosevelt offered congratulations and blessings but chose not to name the twins and triplets. Gould and Sage echoed the restraint.

Henderson George W. Duncan Corydon Taft Roosevelt Helen Gould Russell Sege

Triplets Named Ralph Ruth and Ruby by Duncan Family

The Duncan family, after quotes of appreciation to many sources and refusals of aid, chose to name their triplets themselves. The newborns are Ralph, Ruth and Ruby.

Duncans Ralph Ruth Ruby

Constant Worries and Theatrical Patter At The Ball Park

A baseball magnate complains about constant worry while a theatrical manager explains catering to the tired business man. The manager notes fans root with others once they reach the ball park.

Ball Park

Parisian Sage Hair Grower Promises Dandruff Cure

A vintage ad touts Parisian Sage as a hair growth booster and dandruff killer. It claims germs at the scalp cause thinning and greying, pledging two week results or money back, with endorsements from Alice Baumgartner of Hague and local druggists selling 59 cent bottles.

Bexar Drug Co Alice Baumgartner Hague

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