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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
8
Galveston Texas May 12 The schooner Bhertal is aground four miles off Brazos Island with possible damage and crew safe authorities investigate salvage options and weather conditions continue to be monitored by coast guard units in the area
A coast guard report says the Bhertal wreck occurred miles west of the Brazos river mouth. The schooner's crew reached shore safely in small boats, but details of the accident remain lacking.
In Fort Worth Texas on May 12 the Twelfth district elected delegates C A Dickson of Johnson County and J I Carter of Arlington to the Republican national convention.
Amsterdam reports the death of Dr. Max Reger a leading contemporary German composer from heart paralysis born in 1873. The Leipsic Tageblatt carries the notice dated May 12 via London.
Southern Pacific advertises a reunion trip to Birmingham priced at 23 dollars and 45 cents round trip. Travel dates listed May 13 through 16.
Smith Motor Wheels advertised through Portage Tire Co at 2218 Alamo. The brief notice lists the sellers and location for regional automotive parts and services.
Mrs Henry M Aubrey hosts a tea for the Unitarian Church. Mrs Sterling Price Adams hosts a garden party for her daughter Laura Virginia Adams of the Was son School graduating class. East End Methodist L K S classes hold a garden party. Alamo Heights Mothers Club stages a school dance for older students. San Antonio Chapter No 3 Order of Eastern Star holds memorial services at Masonic Temple.
Pan-Hellenic Association meets at 5 p m with Mrs George Stribling Newell at 742 East Pennsylvania. Children's matinee at Queen Theater 1 to 5 p m under Council of Mothers. Home made cakes sale at Catholic Women's Club 3 to 7 p m. Self-Culture Club music at 2 30 p m with Miss Georgia Lindsey. Mulholland alumni lunch at the Menger. Bazaar at St Theresa's Academy 128 Guilbeau. Merry Musicians meet at 3 p m with Mrs James S Chalkley. Children of the American Revolution with Miss Mary Armel Keeran at 315 West Magnolia. Election of officers.
An ad from the National Toilet Company of Paris Tennessee markets a skin cream claimed to remove tan freckles and blemishes. It promises extreme results with two sizes offered at 60 and 100 dollars.
The Alamo Chapter to hold a tea next Tuesday at Mrs. J. M. Nix’s home 611 Howard Street a noted social event. Senior class includes Mary Burges Moore Irene Burkhart Annie Coutret Mary Dillard Booth Gladys Hall Laura Brooks Allie Morrison. Mrs. W M Young of Laredo visits Mrs. Mary Young at 102 Bailey Court.
J W Griffith announces a big sale Saturday at De Luxe Market located at 51 207 Avenue C offering reduced prices on fresh meats poultry and fish.
Society women have begun Red Cross work with a large membership. The sale of pins is yielding substantial sums and every member desires one of the attractive emblems.
Mrs Allen Merriam entertained with a luncheon Thursday honoring Miss Florentine Heilig. Pink blossoms and pink frocked kewpies decorated the event. Covers were laid for Miss Heilig Miss Corinne Worden Miss Frances Lockwood and the hostess.
Mrs Earl McCloud hosted a heart themed social Friday with heart shaped foods and decorations. Guests included Corinne Worden Asa Holleman Marguerite Guinn Bessie Guinn Estelle Gallagher Bessie Heilig Charlotte Heilig Linda Heilig Norman Heilig Nora Deussen Mildred Taylor Ethel Wilson Ruth Bingaman Flora Briggs Frances Lockwood Mrs William Danysh Mrs Everett Love Mrs A McDonald of Houston and Mrs Allen Merriam.
Wasson school alumni hosted a Thursday luncheon at St Anthony to honor the 1916 seniors. Decorations featured sweet peas and rainbow tulle streamers. Guests included Laura Virginia Adams Iris Bassett Gladys Bassett Sophie Heberer Ollie Yates Sylvia Chase Gussie Whitten and hostesses Louise Wasson Florence Wasson Helen Heberer Lillian Abbott Alice Denike Zulema Jungbecker Edna Steves Edith Pancoast Henrietta Altgelt Marguerite Terry Mary Hammond Josephine Dreiss Mesdames J Mitchell Edgar Tommins and C Cade.
Mr and Mrs J Meyer host a reception from 3 to 7 PM Sunday at 124 Belvin Street celebrating their silver wedding anniversary.
The daughters of Isabella announce the addition of Mesdames Elizabeth B. Maverick Mary Whitely M E Philips Ollie Hanzal A B Stephens Mary Parks De Plantier and Misses Georgia Marie Ball Emily Agnes Smith and Zulime Junghecker as new members.
Local ad lists low prices for butter eggs hams bacon bread and canned vegetables. Fresh specials include Best Creamery Butter 30c eggs 20c Pic Nic Hams 16c Break fast Bacon 24c Bread two for 5c eight for 10c Asparagus tips 20c and 3 tins of peas corn and tomatoes for 25c Laundrey soaps 11 bars 25c. Cash. Nichols Gro Co at 209 Ave C Cr. 61 Ph. Cr. 61.
Berkeley researchers report remnants of ancient villages on Santa Cruz island. An expedition from the University of California anthropology department found sites marked by shell accumulations more than fifteen feet thick, indicating past food value of barnacle figures.
In Birmingham on May 12 William B. Bankhead son of Senator Bankhead defeated former Congressman Richmond P. Hobson for the Democratic nomination in the new Tenth district by 51 votes. Hobson says he will contest the result based on latest returns.
Bonham School No. 10 staged the Heart of the World pageant for two performances with a large yard set, woodlands decor, and a magic tale of a mortal seeking the heart of world aided by trolls and fairies. Miss Baskin supervised, with teachers Miss Cole James Cook coaching, and a twelve member orchestra directed by Mrs. Gembler. Booths offered fortunes and refreshments alongside a kindergarten art exhibit showcasing student bur lap creations.
The Theosophical Society will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday at 320 Avenue C. The lecture topic is Sophy on English Poetry. Students' classes are scheduled at 3 p.m. Monday and 8 p.m. Friday.
An Ad urged readers that external treatments fail for skin diseases caused by infected blood. It promoted S S S as a internal blood cleanser that purports to remove poisons, heal skin, and treat conditions from dermatitis to chronic sores. Local address for Swift Specific Company in Atlanta was given.
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