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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1917

Page

22

Social notes from San Antonio society page

A busy society column highlights fashion shifts with plaid ginghams and remaining gowns, Red Cross charity balls in New York, and naval trainees Metcalfe Davis and George Johnson returning to Corpus Christi. It covers two weddings at First Presbyterian Church, engagements, college performances, Bonn Avon and Riverside Park events, fundraisers, and upcoming social calendar items in San Antonio.

New York City Red Cross Times, & Sf Ss Metcalfe Davis George Johnson Naval Training School Corpus Christi Ross W. Davis G. W. Johnson New Orleans Washington, D. C Norfolk New York New London

Edna Earle Huth Weds Edward N Weyker in St Marys Church

Mrs Lena Huth announces the marriage of her daughter Edna Earle to Edward N Weyker of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The ceremony was performed by Father E J Carrier at St Marys Catholic church at 7 30 am on Tuesday May 8. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Albert W Huth. The Weykers will reside in Milwaukee.

John E. Brinkmeyer Marguerite Schupp First Presbyterian Church Eugene Livingston Murray Chicago Eva Harper Lane Taylor Frederick King Elizabeth Senior Muriel Kokernot Dorothy Swearingen Eleanor McGehee Mary Davis Killarney Miss Senior Miss Kokernot Miss Swearingen Mary Harper St. Anthony Mrs. Murray Lena Huth Edna Earle Edward N. Weyker Milwaukee Wisconsin E. J. Carrier St. Mary's Catholic Church Albert W. Huth Weyker

Local Engagements Announced for Daughters by Several Families

Mrs A D Hill announces Helen Ines to Carl Jonas with a June wedding. Mr and Mrs J M Kennedy announce Lillie Augusta to Frank Huck Jr with a home wedding at 509 Hicks Ave on Monday May 14. Mrs Rose Wilson announces Lillie to Henry Alterman. Mrs Emrie Johnson announces Frances Violet to John Lynn Jones of Montell Texas with a June wedding. Mr and Mrs D E Murphy announce Mary Agnes to W B Kilgore of Wichita Kansas with a June 14 wedding. Mr and Mrs W B Eckelkamp announce V J Eckelkamp to Ida Fell. Mrs Mary B Ward announces Mary Belle to Thomas Franklin Love with a June wedding. Mrs W F Noonan announces Eleanor to Dr A H de Long of Gallup New Mexico with a June wedding.

A. D. Hill Helen Inez Carl Jonas Emrie Johnson Frances Violet John Lynn Jones Montell, Tex D. E. Murphy Mary Agnes W. B. Kilgore Wichita, Kan Mary B. Ward Mary Belle Thomas Franklin Love W. F. Noonan Eleanor A. H. de Long Gallup, N. M

Pulliam Evening Honors Miss Lucile Olive High School Grad

Mr and Mrs J D Pulliam hosted a Thursday night reception for Miss Lucile Olive a High School graduate. Green and white class colors decorated the room while an orchestra played and refreshments followed. Guests included Lucile Olive Beta Keith Eloise Hester Lee Hollingsworth Mary Akin Olive Neal Hazel McGoldrick Anna Smith Sophia Smith Constance Worple Corinne Olive Irma Wright and many others.

J. D. Pulliam Lucile Olive Pulliam J. R. Olive Beta Kieth Eloise Hester Lee Hollingsworth Mary Akin Olive Neal Hazel McGoldrick Anna Smith Sophia Smith Constance Worple Corinne Olive Irma Wright

Miss Mildred Wilke Birthday Surprise

Miss Mildred Wilke was surprised by friends at a birthday gathering last week. An old-fashioned barbecue and picnic lunch were enjoyed with attendees including Lucile Hadden Mary Aroson Elizabeth Nagen Juanita Mosely Dora Ehrhardt Vera Mosely Elsie Fritsch and several others.

Mildred Wilke Lucile Hadden Mary Aroson Elizabeth Nagel Juanita Mosely Dora Ehrhardt Vera Mosely Elsie Fritsch Sweeney C. E. Milburn C. Ehrhardt T. Logan T. E. Logan W. Weismann W. Ehrhardt C. Ehrhardt Jr C. Hartmann Fritsch and Kimbrough

Woman Club activity and civic group meetings

Recent notices list elections of officers in the music department of the Woman’s Club and planned events for the Alamo Chapter DAR luncheon at the Menger, Mothers Council talks, and civic league activities. Also listed are upcoming receptions, open civics meetings, and a portrait unveiling at Robert E. Lee Mothers’ Club.

Robert E. Lee Mothers’ Club General Robert E. Lee Daughters of the Confederacy W. S. Fly

Local Mothers Clubs Plan Meetings and Talks in City

The Eleanor Brackenridge Mothers' Club and Milam Mothers' Club scheduled talks on thrift and vacation employment for boys. The Fannin Mothers' Club honored president Mrs. Cummins after a year of service and voted to aid food conservation. Several other clubs postponed events or arranged programs including Chile discussion, Irish drama, and teachers’ afternoon at Riverside Park.

Eleanor Brackenridge Emma Pirie Ss the Fannin Mothers’ Club George Cummins W. H. Joyce Mesdames T. N. Enderle H. M. Tiichardson A. W Dulling Avis Chamberlain Milam Mothers’ Club S&s Sssb W. M. McKinney W. C. Price Alamo Heights Mothers’ Club Robert M. Field de Zavala Mothers’ Club Mesdames W. I. Morgan B. F. Rinker Mamie Richards J. K. Harris

Tenth annual commencement at Harmony Hall

The San Antonio Kindergarten Training School holds its tenth annual commencement at 3 30 PM in Harmony Hall. The program features dance and songs by Bonham and Bowie kindergartens, solos, a story, a March, and a pollonaise. Diplomas are presented by Mrs F W McAllister with Isabel Clark Elna M Coppedge Helen Ford Daisy Griffiths May Griffiths Lena V Hyde and Helen King listed as graduates.

San Antonio Harmony Hall Bonham Daisy Griffiths Bowie Helen King Lena V. Hyde Helen Ford March Elna Coppedge Emma Jackson William T. Capers F. W. McAllister Isabel Clark May Griffiths Elna M. Coppedge

Q V Club Tallyho Ride Ends With Hot Wells Hotel Picnic

The Q V Club hosted a tallyho ride ending in a picnic supper and dance at the Hot Wells Hotel Friday evening. Attendees included Champ Wood Carroll Dixon Lyle Hauck Gene Johnson Bob Murphy Frank Haines Raymond Sample Friz Marx Charley Carruthers Ed Randall Wallace Rew Ernest Ehlers Newell Waters Bill Boegelein Arthur Welsh Paulson Albert Schultz and many ladies and couples.

Q. V. Club Hot Wells Hotel Champ Wood Carroll Dixon Lyle Hauck Gene Johnson Bob Murphy Frank Haines Raymond Sample Friz Marx Charley Carruthers Ed Randall Wallace Rew Ernest Ehlers Newell Waters Bill Boegelein Arthur Welsh Paulson Albert Schultz Helen Laminger Mab Casey Grace Burke Ethel Burke Dorothy Wray Lois Hanson Corinne Wagenfeuhr Margaret Webb Ester Pate Blanche Woods Alice Saylor Beth Woods Louise Russell Louise Lucas Mattie Bell Hazel Samuels Louise Nagel

Weeklong calendar of San Antonio club events

A dense schedule lists venues and leaders for ongoing club activities from Monday through Saturday. The mix includes musical clubs at St. Anthony and Hot Wells, gardening and kindergarten gatherings, Woman's Club civics meetings, Mothers groups, Pan-Hellenic luncheon at the Menger, and more with participants like Madge Greiner and Mrs. A Zorkowsky.

Bonn-Avon Menger St. Anthony Hot Wells Hotel San Antonio A. Zorkowsky Kindergartners’ Club Gunter Department of Civics Woman's Club Council of Mothers Central Christian Church Highland Park Alamo Heights Milam Los Angeles Heights Eleanor Brackenridge Robert E. Lee Roberts Beacon Hill Mothers’ Clubs Woman's Pan-Hellenic Association the Menger

Church Circles Plan Monday Meetings Across Heights

Laurel Heights Circle and Missionary groups set Monday afternoon start times at local addresses with leaders named. Government Hill groups meet in church rooms for study and missionary activity. Public lectures by Theosophical Society announced for May 15 16 and 17 at the Gunter.

Laurel Heights First Baptist Church Ira Ogden East Summit Avenue Missionary Society of the Laurel Heights Methodist Church Frank Priestley Government Hill Methodist Church M. M. Kime Mason Street Junior Missionary Society of Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church of Alamo Heights Mesdames Hazel Apking J. C. Sheffield Maude Haines The Theosophical Society Esabel Holbrook Gunter S&s Prospect Hill Christian Endeavor Society Tabernacle West Travis North Salinas

Brazil Feeds on Rumor of an Indian Fakir

An Rio de Janeiro mansion hosts supposed seers and mystics as a campaign against superstition unfolds. Djoghi Harad the fakir is exposed as reporter Sr. Eustachio Alves, prompting a public lesson on fakirs and fetischeiros, whose occult practices flourish across society.

Rio DE Janeiro Djoghi Harad Noite Rio Dioghi Harad Eustachio Alves Brazil Djoghi Senhora Jonah

Holy Name Drama Pre sents The People's Money Tonight

The Holy Name Dramatic Club at Sacred Heart Church stages The People's Money a three act comedy in the parish hall to benefit the hall. Cast includes James R. Rogers First National Bank president Charles Burkholder cashier William Arnold and others from the bank and local firms.

Holy Name Dramatic Club Sacred Heart Church James R. Rogers First National Bank Charles A. Burkholder William Arnold Joseph Maspero Henry Sears Alfred Edward Jones Phillip McCool Albert Maspero Charles Parker Robert Eichler Benjamin Black Frank Kennedy Arthur Ahr William McPrearty Charles Frederick Watson Eldorado Insurance Company John Mabrito Samuel Emery Ervin Graschel Conney Duffy George Graschel Eisenbart Lewis Burkholder

Mrs Barr Honored by Laurel Grove Woodmen Circle

Laurel Grove Woodmen Circle members held a farewell dinner for Captain Janie Barr who will move to Houston. The gathering featured talks and toasts expressing regret at her departure and leadership.

Laurel Grove Woodmen Circle Janie Barr Houston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glenn Purinton Wolff & Marx Bonn-Avon School Martha Chappele Easley Carrie Mae Boney Mabel Reve Spiller Rae Louise Oppenheimer Nora Margaret Speed Camille Georgette Lodovic Olive Graves Klipstein Thelma Inez McKinney Grace Campbell Inez Hill Evelyn Lavender Alice Campbell Marjorie O’shea Gladys Powell Ruth Howze Romayne Ray Lyte Strong Ora Witte Louise Campbell Margaret McBride Kathleen Ross Lallah Rockh Hill E. R. Purinton Alex Saffarans Mary Gower Hall Carrie Joe Hertzberg Winifred Staerker Maverick-Clarke Young People’s Red Cross Circle Alice Kirkland Peggy Bliss Phyllis Shiner Dorothy Delfraisse Riverside Park Bonham, Smith Robert B. Green Herff Miss Kirkland South Presa Street Mrs. L. S. Bates Travis Club Helen Bates Edward Fitch Grace McClannahan Russell Rughes Lucille Morris Erna Wagner Dorothy Evans College of Industrial Arts Miss McClannahan Miss. Hughes Pan J. W Diedrick River Avenue Honey Grove Paris Dallas Fort Worth Kathleen Murphy Agnes Murphy Wichita Kan Neil Whayne J. Neil Murphy Cuba W. D. Hussing Maribeth Max Schirmacher Theodore Maxine Grayson Yantis Scott Forsyth Yantis F. E. Merrill el Paso National Council of Primary Education Carolina J. W. Cariker Edna Polhemus Alamo Plaza Cones Brinkmeyer Robbie Verna Cushing, Tex Rose Wilson Lillie Henry Alterman V. J. Eckelkamp Ida Fell Miss Olive Miss Wilke Tommie Irvin J. P. Lovelady Floyd F. Stauffer Alamo Daughters of the American Revolution Harry Hyman M. C. Vance Travis S&s Ss Hugh McLellan All Mothers’ Clubs E. E. Violette Kansas City Mothers’ Council A. O. Hi St. Mary's Auditorium Thomas Moore Arthur Scott Hicks North Flores Street Adah Chapter No Order of Eastern Star T. H. Bethge Lester O. Morris Ss Ss the Woman's Club A. Sachs Ray Lambert John B. Carrington George J. Roark Guy le Stourgeon John M. Dick C. A. Willard N. S. Hans’on James M. Young A. A. Smith Fef. M. Hight I. A. Eichelberger J. L. Strohm BS SS Theta Betanus Josephine Hutzler Club H. D. Menger Henry Boldt F. J. Fox F. J. Bailey Musical Round Table Gibbons Literary Club Chile W. D. Williams Portales J. H. McClure Andres Bello G. H. Moore Manuel Mont Luisa Arguinzonia Dramatic Club W. D. Moore Carmen Sylva Gizella Bauer Virginia Beraud Mary Johnston Phoenix Club Gamma Tau Sigmas Clara Koerps Elizabeth Hart Florence Ohnesorge Edna Koerps Ethel Beynon Tefthers Mesdames P. W. Wright Wells Alalia Lacaze Spurlock Willie Blanch Hosea Icircles Ss Ss SS St. Elizabeth Society Young Ladies’ Sodality St. Joseph's Catholic Church St. Joseph's Hall St. Joseph's College Banco A. A. Hendricks E. W. King Sylvester Gardner Ladies’ Aid Society Woman's Auxiliary of First Presbyterian the Grand Madison Square c Rev Z. M. Todd BosSton Transcript Land Fetischeiro Mrs. Barr United States Canada Edward Green St Houston Cloc St. Mary's Sts Pabst Engraving Texas Dresden Carl Newton
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