San Antonio Camp 529 Woodmen Meeting Plans Picnic
The San Antonio Camp 529 Woodmen of the World held a Wednesday night gathering on Commerce Street to set dates for a joint picnic with women on June 6. Committees were named to organize the event and a formal welcome to visitors was extended by the consul. A new member was initiated and one member was dropped by ballot at the regular meeting.
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San Antonio
Woodmen of the World
Commerce Street
Mhointea
Aomen
St. Maryet
Antonio Camp
Hoffman
Thomas Sheehan
Louis Klin
Roy Pope
James Alexander Reddick
Santo Camp
Kepp Feddows
Secretary Reads Items Referred to Committees
The secretary read several measures aloud and referred them to standing committees for action. The items include proposed ordinances and resolutions awaiting committee review and recommendations.
Degree Team Practices at Germania Lodge in San Antonio
Following a business session at Modern Woodmen hall on North Flores Street the Germania Lodge No 1086 Knights and Ladies of Honor conducted a degree team practice directed by Capt Alfred Taylor. Improvements over recent weeks were praised by visitors and members while two new membership applications were referred to committees.
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Woodmen Hall
North Flores Street
Germania Lodge No. 1086
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Alfred Taylor
San Antonio
Bexar
Woodmen of America
Order
Fort Sam Houston
Wesatchie Camp Dance A Social Highlight For Woodmen
A report from Wesatchie Camp No. 38 notes the W O W hall dance last Saturday night as one of the most successful events in the camp’s history. Despite inclement weather the meeting drew solid business and plans were set for a citywide committee gathering Saturday to arrange the annual order picnic on June 6.
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Wesatchie Camp
L. L. Nolan
F. M. Stevens
Naylor
J. E. Diggs
Spring Tonic Need in Health Deterioration
The article notes spring weakness and a run down system causing fatigue poor appetite and digestive sluggishness. It stresses that nourishment via the circulation is lacking and the stomach and digestive organs are slowed.
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Asmeq
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Wesatchie Camp Seeks New Uniforms and Expanded Membership
An order for new uniforms accompanies a report of ongoing ceremonies and a strong team reputation. Four new applications were received at Tuesday’s meeting and sent to committees for investigation, signaling more work and a growing camp membership in recent months.
Woodmen of the World Camp Initiates Two Candidates
Commercial Camp No 41 Woodmen of the World held a semi monthly meeting at Forest hall Monday night. Two candidates were introduced into the Perfected Wood craft by the degree team. Visitors from city camps attended and three new membership applications were received for action. The group planned the June 6 annual picnic with joint committees from other camps and groves.
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Forest Hall
Alamo Lodge Fraternal Contest Tops Lodge News
Alamo Lodge No. 622 opens a membership contest offering a Los Angeles trip to each member who recruits 21 new members by July. John L. Richter resigns as president. Newton H. White elected to fill the term. Amanda Moorman’s death claim paid. Next meetings set for May 16 and then first and third Tuesdays at different halls.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Alamo Lodge No. 622
John L. Richter
Richter
Newton H. White
Amanda Moorman
Eagles
Main Avenue
Red Men's Hall
Soledad Street
Grace Sandefer Dies in Abilene Supreme Representative Named
Word arrived of the death of Grace Sandefer of San Antonio now in Abilene Texas. She was a member of Friendship Temple No 2 Pythian Sisters and a past grand chief. At the recent Abilene grand lodge session she was elected supreme representative though ill.
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Grace Sandefer
Abilene, Tex
Sandefer
Friendship Temple No. 2
Order
San Antonio
Grand Lodge
Abilene
Monroe Lodge Holds Big Meeting With Record Attendance
Monroe Lodge No. 424 Independent Order of Odd Fellows gathered at N O O F hall for a weekly meeting drawing visitors from San Antonio Lodge No 11 and other towns. The third degree was conferred on W A Truett by the Monroe prize team, and one transfer membership application was referred to investigate.
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San An
Dodge No
Ordoer Od
Edu Spenting
Ederal
Busitia
San Antonio Lodge
Monroe Lodge No
Order of Odd Fellows
N. O. O. F. Hall
Order
San Antonio
W. A. Truett
Monroe Lodge
Report by Charlton Temple Delegates At Abilene Meeting
Mrs. J. D. Nordhaus and Mrs. Fred Woodson reported on their Abilene grand temple delegation from Charlton Temple San Antonio. A rising vote of thanks honored the delegates for their work. Mrs. Woodson earned congratulations and a gold medal for excellence in secret work. Visitors from Friendship Temple included Mrs. Emma Balcom Mrs. Minnie Converse Mrs. Lydia Willard Mrs. J. R. Winlock and Miss Florence Converse. Meeting led by Mrs. Elinor Smith.
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J. D. Nordhaus
Fred Woodson
Grand Temple
Abilene
Charlton Temple
San Antonio
Woodson
Friendship Temple
Temple
Emma Balcom
Minnie Converse
Lydia Willard
J. R. Winlock
Florence Converse
Elinor Smith
Mrs Gnetta M Johnson Appointed Special Deputy
Mrs Gnetta M Johnson treasurer of Alamo Rebekah Lodge No 335 is named special deputy for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows by the grand assembly president Mrs Bessie Doland of Taylor and secretary Mrs J D Alexander. The commission allows travel to Rebekah lodges statewide to assist and promote the work. Johnson is a charter member of Alamo Rebekah Lodge.
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Gnetta M. Johnson
Alamo Rebekah
Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Assembly
Bessie Doland
Taylor
J. D. Alexander
Johnson
Rebekah
Alamo Rebekah Lodge
Elks to Welcome Grand Exalted Ruler August Hermann
Committees prepare reception and entertainment for Grand Exalted Ruler August Hermann of Cincinnati Ohio. He will be in the city on Monday and Tuesday May 15 and 16 as a guest of the local lodge.
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August Hermann
Cincinnati
Ohio
San Antonio Lodge Hosts Grand Exalted Ruler Visit
San Antonio Lodge No 216 met Friday night at Avenue E club rooms with a reception planned for Monday and other social affairs. The grand exalted ruler will visit Elkdom in the Alamo city and be warmly entertained. Walter P Napier received a silver pitcher from officers and members in appreciation of his service as retiring exalted ruler.
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San Antonio
Avenue E
Order
Alamo City
Walter P. Napier
San Antonio Tent No 46 Knights Review at Odd Fellows Hall
San Antonio Tent No 46 of the Knights of the Maccabees held a largely attended review at the Odd Fellows hall in the Crockett hotel. A membership application was read and referred to an investigating committee. A thank you letter from the widow of the late Sir Knight Gotthard was read. One member was reported ill. A visiting Sir Knight from Kansas City spoke on the order’s value.
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San Antonio
Knights of the Maccabees
Odd Fellows Hall
Crockett Hotel
Knight Gotthard
Kansas City
Poca Hontas Council Adopts Six Members At Wigwam Meeting
Minnehaha Council No 1 of the Degree of Poca hontas held a Friday session at the Soledad street wigwam. Six pale faces were adopted under Captain Charles A Tack with praise for the new degree team. The group raised funds for the Widows and Orphans Home through a joint entertainment with Natchez Tribe No 1.
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Minnehaha Council No. 1
Degree of Pocahontas
Wigwam
Soledad Street
Charles A. Tack
Br. F. Dukes
Ollie Whitney
Lena Ditner
Erna Dennecamp
Fennie Hoskins
A. H. Sprenger
Emma Balcom
Charles Merritt Barnes
Hallie Andrews
Council
Widows’ and Orphans’ Home Fund
L A Hive Members Honored At San Antonio Convention
At Woodmen hall San Antonio Hive No 3 of the Lady Maccabees held a Monday review. Stella C Vodiie was elected junior supreme representative at the convention in San Antonio. Mae Cherry was appointed organist and Agnes Robitzsch received a medal. Laura B Hart attended and spoke for the order.
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San Antonio
Agnes Robitzsch
Laura B. Hart
Election of E M Hawk as Delegate to Supreme Convention
The state order held a session in Waco with E M Hawk representing the Bexar camp. He was elected Secretary and delegate to the supreme convention to be held in Buffalo for a week starting July 20. Other Texas delegates include D D Long Dallas and KE V McConnell Wichita Falls.
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E. M. Hawk
Supreme Convention of the Order
Buffalo
Order
Waco
Bexar
Temple
Supreme Convention
Texas
D. D. Long
Mount Vernon
E. M. Pierre
Dallas
KE. V. McConnell
Wichita Falls
H. L. Sewall
Fort Worth
D. G. Gilmore
Moody
A. Be. Edwards
Houston
CC. M. Bishop
Giddings
G. A. van Dyke
Belton
J. P. Poole
Victoria
J. H. Gans
Tyler
W. F. Zimmerman
Amarillo
H. D. Wade
Stamford
A. H. Sealy
San Angelo
P. W. Foote
Troy Womford
Hereford
W. F. Elliott
Rosefield
W C Committee Meeting Plans Fraternal Ties in City
A W C committee met at Mrs. Mary Taylor's home to discuss cementing fraternal ties among city groves and to finalize reports from the April 19 joint meeting. Plans for a late month Woodmen hall memorial ceremony were discussed with each grove's presiding officer acting as a committee of one. Hostess Mrs. Taylor and members Mrs. Kate Wolfson, Mrs. Josephine Stevens, Mrs. Julia Betterton, Mrs. Ray Toomey, Mrs. Alice Stephens, Miss Laura Kroeger attended social hour afterward.
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Mary Taylor
Woodmen Hall
Kate Wolfson
Josephine Stevens
Julia Betterton
Ray Toomey
Alice Stephens
Laura Kroeger
Lady Maccabees Social Review Planned at Odd Fellows Hall
Alamo Hive No. 22 Ladies of the Maccabees finalize plans for a social review after a business session tomorrow at Odd Fellows hall. The event runs from 4 to 6 after a 2 o'clock start, with ferns and cut flowers decor and a salad refreshment. Members G E Meliff chaired. other committee names include Lodolovic, Lowe, Rowland, Lewis, Barnes, Song, VanLandingham, Heap, Koehler. All Lady Maccabees and friends invited.
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Alamo Hive No. 22
Lewis
Barnes
Song
van Landingham
Heap
Koehler
Lady Maccabees
Golden Rule Degree Conferred By Bexar Encampment No 11
The Golden Rule Degree of Odd Fellowship was conferred on A Topperwein and Nat Davis by Bexar encampment No 11 at Friday night’s meeting. The degree team wore full dress uniforms under Captain W S Urquhart and delivered notable work. Resolutions of sympathy were passed for Brother Sergeant who died at Corsicana recently.
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Odd Fellowship
A. Topperwein
Nat Davis
Bexar
Order of Odd Fellows
W. S. Urquhart
Sergeant
Corsicana
Standing committees of the encampment reported strong growth
Reports from the encampment show large and growing membership and first class financial condition.
Olive Grove No. 157 meeting at Woodmen of the World hall
A well attended session of Olive Grove No. 157 Woodmen Circle was held at the Woodmen hall with visiting sovereigns including Toomey and Betterton. The grove ballot approved three applicants and referred five more, with committees formed to plan joint memorial ceremonies.
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Olive Grove No. 157
Woodmen
Woodmen of the World Hall
Toomey
Myrtle Grove No. 1
Julia Betterton
White Rose Grove No
the Grove
Ray Toomey
Olive Grove
Laura Kroeger
Orient Case Set for Supreme Court Review in Texas
The Kansas City Mexico and Orient railway sues the city of Sweetwater over removing its shops to San Angelo. The Supreme Court will hear the case Wednesday after granting a writ of error. Lawyers including ex-Senator J W Hill General Counsel H C Herd and General Solicitor M D Trimble arrived to represent the railroad. The outcome may influence plans to move the International and Great Northern headquarters from Palestine under reorganization.
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Austin
Tex
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway
Sweetwater
San Angelo
Supreme Court
J. W. Hill
H. C. Herd
McD. Trimble
Kansas City
Railroad
International & Great Northern
Palestine
Three Ancient Pennies Worth $1000 Found in Lenox Yard
Lenox Massachusetts May 6 Joseph Cordat a gardener refused an offer of 1000 for three ancient English pennies unearthed while grading a lawn on Pittsfield road The coins include two George III dated 1777 and one George II dated 1742 Each coin is about the size of a US cent Lenox founded in 1767 with original incorporators signing a petition in a tavern that stood on the villa site.
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Lenox
Mass
Joseph Cordat
Pittsfield Road
George At
George II
United States
Lenox Way
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