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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1918

Page

8

Social Events Highlight Busy Civic Week

Saturday night features dinner dances at the Country Club and Ellis Hall for charity, plus a Knights of Columbus card party for St. Anne's. Edgewood School hosts a Red Cross benefit with Mrs. Roy Campbell speaking. Smith PTA heard Judge Ply as Bonn- Avon School celebrated finals with a service flag and a Bonn- Avon pageant. The 165th field artillery brigade hosted officers, with a campfire dinner and reel at Camp Travis.

Knights of Columbus Hall St. Anne’s Catholic Church Edgewood Girls' Economic Club Edgewood School Red Cross Roy Campbell 165Th Field weaNery Brigade Camp Tra Ness Tad Mars Mardhiallne Landers Marshall W. OW. Colfer A.W. Seolitson Gardner

Notable Guests At San Antonio Hotels Mentioned

The report lists numerous visitors and registrants at city hotels. Names include Mrs T P Burke of Galveston, J R Ransone of Cleburne, George Weidig of Chicago, J A Combs of Gonzales, Mrs Kingsland of New York, T G George of Hagto Pass, TY B Whitfield of Comanche, Miss Marvelle Hart, Ruth Hill, F B Kennerly of Howston, L M McKinney of Chicago, H L Boardman of Saltillo, and others staying at the Menger, St Anthony, Lanier, and Gunter hotels along with several Mrs Rutherford families from Muskogee and Liverpool connections.

T. P Burke Gnlventon Menger J. R. Ransone Cleburneda Gunter George Weidig Chicago St. Anthonys J. ¥. Combs Gomzalce Lanter Kingsland New York T. G. George Hagto Pass TY. B Whitfield Comanche St. Anthony Lanier Ara Marvelle Hart Ruth Hill Weatherford J. A. Baln Mon F. Bf, Kennerly Howston Rs L. M Mckinney Chilcago H. L. Boardman Saltillo Coahuila Mexico Lanier SM. Rutherford SM. Rutherford Jr Muskogee Olds Reeler Ballinger Tom J. Reasley Beeville O. G. Cornish Nella Heatherly Liverpool, Tex

West Texas Diocese and Auxiliary Meet at Cuero

The fourteenth annual Diocese of West Texas council and the twenty-second annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church will convene in Cuero May 21 to 24 at Grace Church. Leaders include Bishop W. T. Capers and Rev. A. B. Bowden, with programs, Holy Communion, mass meetings, elections, and a reception hosted by Mrs. Otto Buchel.

Diocese of West Texas Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church Cuero Grace Church A. B. Bowden Karnes Bee Sessons W. T. Capers James Stepton Johnston D. D Gospeler Epistler A. J. Gayner Banks J. W. Sykes B. S. McKenzie Girls’ Friendly Society Walter MacPherson Brotherhood of St. Andrew W. Bertrand Stevens Leonard B. Richards Lee W. Heaton Kk. C. Talbot Benjamin Dennis Woman's Auxiliary W.T. Capers Otto Buchel

Red Cross Sermons Set Coast to Coast War Fund Talks

Red Cross sermons are planned across San Antonio churches as part of the war fund drive. A special Red Cross rally at Prospect Hill Methodist Church Sunday evening features Captain Glasscock of the Medical Reserve Corps at Nelly Field as principal speaker. Reverend Bugh McLellan will preach at Central Christian Church morning service with a follow up four minute Red Cross talk at the evening service. Special attention is also given at South Side Christian Church morning service and West End Presbyterian Church evening service with Red Cross as the sermon theme.

Red Cross San Antonio Prospect Hill Methodist Church Glasscock Medical Freserva Corps Nelly Field Army Louisvile Texas South Side Christan Church West End

Wilson to Reply on Peace Note in Public Address

Washington May 18 President Wilson may speak or send a diplomatic note to comment on Foreign Minister Balfours statement in the British House of Commons about Austrian peace feelers through Prince Sixtus of Bourbon The American government reciprocates Balfours confidence and will not let enemy machinations spoil the understanding with the entente There is no public sentiment here for accepting any peace proposal from any source.

Washington, D. C Wilson Balfour House of Commons Prince Sixtus of Bourbon Mr. Balfour United States

PLAN BIG WAR FUND DURANT ONLA MAY 18

The Southern Presbyterian General Assembly set the fourth Sunday in October as a special collections day to raise 100000 for war work this year. The war work meeting was hailed as the best yet, with Rev. Jones praising Texas San Antonio efforts and Rev. Thomas detailing Camp Doniphan Oklahoma activities. Rev. Wellford spoke on Newport News men’s efforts. The Travelers' Cigar Shop on Ave C advertises cigars.

Durant Onla Southern Presbyterian General Assembly Jones San Antonio Texas Thomas Camp Doniphan Lawton Oklo Wellford Newport News

Sunday church services and activities listed in multiple churches

A page lists Sunday schedules for multiple churches including First Baptist at Fourth and Taylor with 9:30 Sunday school and morning and evening services led by Dr J Porter, Prospect Hill Baptist with 9:30 and 5:00 services, and Chaplain C Bateman speaking. Primitive and Central Baptist notices follow with Sunday church hours, Sunday school times, youth unions, baptism, and pastor announcements for Squires and Squires of Chicago with sermons titled The War's New Discovery of God and Humanity's New Vision.

First Bapatist Church Fourth Taylor Streets J. Porter Prospect Hill Suneazy A. m P. m Dider A. G. Blackwell Central Baptist Church Jonson Nathan Streets Ladies Aid Squirey Fred D. L. Squires Chicago

Bible Students and Catholic Services Across City

The San Antonio Associated Bible Students plan three services at Odson Woodmen Hall 117 North Flores Street with lectures at 3 p m and Bible studies later. St Mary's Catholic Church on St Marys Street lists numerous masses, devotions, catechism, and parish activities led by Rev J H Quinn, including special soldier masses and a May 26 first communion retreat prep.

San Antonio Associated Bible Students Odson Woodmen Hall Flores Street A. G. Echols

Church notices fill San Antonio church schedule

Denver Heights Church of Christ notices and services list regular worship, Bible study, and baptisms. Also details branch services for the San Antonio Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion and multiple Nazarene, Congregational, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, and Protestant groups with service times, Sunday schools, and special ceremonies across local churches and halls.

Missionary Alliance Sunday Services and Revival Ends

Christian and Missionary Alliance lists Sunday school at 275 ppm and Sunday preaching at 3 30 p m and 7 p m. Hwangg revival closes Sunday night. Meetings led by superintendent Mrs Martha Kler. West End Presbyterian and First Presbyterian Church notices include worship, Bible study, and sermons on “Encouraging the Boldness of Christ” and “The Curia Trains fer.” Various churches advertise Sunday schools, services, and Christian Endeavor events with dates and times.

Christian and Missionary Alliance Aixtaygorda Street James Learhar Martha Kler P.m

Church News Notes and Religious Events in San Antonio

Major C C Bateman will speak at Prospect Hill Baptist Church Sunday night at 8 o clock with a musical program. Morning service led by Rev Thomas Potts. Woman's Missionary Society planning West Texas Conference annual meeting May 28 to 30 at Travis Park Church. Baccalaureate sermon for San Antonio College for Girls at Travis Park Methodist Church Sunday 10 45 with guest preacher Rev Casper S Wright and student performers. Father’s Night service at Travis Park Church Sunday 8 o'clock with special music. Open house for men in uniform at First Baptist Church Saturday 7 40 to 10. Miss Helen Linscott to host, assisted by Circle No 4 WMS. Alamo Methodist vacancy filled by Rev Lewis McVae and Rev I Wood. Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday 6 30 at Government Hill Church studying Wdn ation the Doorway to Service. YWCA book shower for Buckner’s Orphans Name at First Baptist Tuesday 3 30 at Miss Irene Black’s home. Laurel Heights Methodist Church children’s day Sunday 11. Diocesan chaplain to army camps Rev Frank A Rhea to lead Whitsunday service at St Paul’s Grayson and Willow. Army men invited. Christian Endeavor text continues.

St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Street J. H. Quinn Munsees St. Anthony Children of Mary San Fernando John W. Shaw New Orleans O of Cock Holyites West Ad Alstrict Hock Querry St. MM Episcopal Church Travis Park W. Bertrand Stevens Whitsunday Francis Little Christ Episcopal Church Laurel Aetants Belknap and Ruswell Pikes J. B. Tichards IL Acm Whiteunreet General Council Caere St. John's Episcopal Church Cherry and Burnet Streets Lee W. Heaton the Pioces West Texas Frank A. Rhea St. Paula Grayson St. James Parish Howxe South San Antonio Gameron Holy Com- Taunton A. i Keny Field Episcopal Dwight Cameron Kelly Wield Weet Texan Milliary Academy Mervien Ty Diocese of St. Luke's Episcopal Church Chapederia Weat Houston Benjamin Bean Lea W. Heaton Dioscess of Avaltpung Torning Nevervich Grace Englsh Evangelical Lutheran Church Avenue E Fifth Street Paul I Hein Avenue EO Fourth Street Luther League Farish House St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Blistourt Synod South Presa Rosborough Streets AG. Falsken Trinity Vangelical Lutheran Church Compton Avenue Trenton Street Har Iandale W. W. Jaubach St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Eset Nuevo L. Wolf Red Cross Willian Kravsham Welly Co. T. Jenson Camp Travis Travis Park Methodist Church Navarra Travis Streets C. Wesley Webiie Hattie Rankin San Antonio College For Girls Casper & Wright D.D Pestor Tenth Street Choren Austin Mra E. Dilley Asbury Williams’ Chapel Methodist - Episcopal Church North New Braunfels Avenue Macon Street Chillipp Deschner Ghureh Buenea O South Cibolo H. M. Uiff Artest Army Vo Aem Rei Cros Keily Fichl Tonpoak Ryworth Jonge Tihpoomy Mowilay Deim Peaver Heights Method Church Bune Day School Dawom Laurel Heichts Methodist Church Woodlawn Avenue Belknap Place Tue Jr Titi East Mind Avent End Nieden Memorial Methodist Fplaconal Ieden Memorial Church C. A. Labberg San Marcon The German Methodist Episcopal Church South Blackberry Montana B. E. Tsreihan Christan Westminster Presbyterian Church Gardan King William Streets Thomas W. Griffiths Revaca Philathea Dusinéas General Assembly Brooks I. Dickey Kenly Field West End Arthur Jones Christian Endeavor First United Locust Ogden Street Mel Stravick Curia Junior At & P Alamo Uheighte United Presbyterian Church Alolso Townsong Avenues C. K. McStravick Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church Charien W. Meyers Duntor Christian Endeavor P. Nv Ladies’ Aid and Pine Street Presbyterian “Church South Pine Omaha Street Dry A. H C. C. Bateman United States Army Prospect Hill Baptist Church Thomas 3. Potts San Antonio San Antonio Colles Rains Park Methodist Casper Ss. Wright Wenth Street Methodist Church First Baptist Church Helen Linscott Circe Woman's Missionary Society Annie L. Welch Christian Endeavor Society Government Hill Christian Church Buckner Irene Black South Flores Street Wuh Sisséton Reservation South Dakota War Commission of Episcopal Church Rhea St. Paul's Church Grayson and Wilow Streets

Westminster church to discuss education and host progressive trip

Westminster Presbyterian Church plans Sunday afternoon meeting on educational advantages led by founder Miss B Starr. Friday evening the society hosts a progressive trip with promised stops and a picnic luncheon. Army men and church members are invited, including Brotherhood Bible Class at 9 30 Sunday and Soldiers Bible Class Monday nights.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Miss B. Starr Bing Brotherhood Presbyterian Church

Enid University Abolishes Greek Fraternities and Instructors’ Raises

The University of Enid Oklahoma through its board of trustees abolishes all Greek letter fraternities and sororities saying they foster cliques and social division. Following the city board of education meeting, university directors also approved a raise of 106 dollars per year for all instructors due to rising cost of living.

Enid Aid Okla—-Mhiios University of City Board of Education

Former Czar Nicholas to Face Moscow Court Martial

The Lokal Anzeiger reports former Russian emperor Nicholas II will be tried by a court martial in Moscow in late June in secret. He and his wife were moved from Tobolsk to Saknaterinaburg amid claims of a peasant plot. their son Alexis remains in Tobolsk due to ill health.

Amsterdam Nicholas Romanoff Russia Lokal Anzeiger Berlin Moscow Tobolsk Saknaterinaburg Ural Mountains Emeeror Alexis

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Council of Jewish Women Ellis’ Hall Gunter Hotel Smith Parent-Teacher Association W. 8. Ply Smith School Noah Allan Bonn-Avon J. M. Todd Chopin Mildred Shofner Bonn- Avon Ora Witte Rostand Grace Campbell Cowen Eleanor Gordon Romayne Ray Grace Pentland Louise Campbell Marjorie O'Shea Todd Virginia Louise Campbell Marjorie Shea Ramayne Ray Mayne Opal Lone Milfred Shatner Diamond Experience Hertzberg’s Diamond House of Houston St. Mary's Sta Plan Big War Fund Presbyterian General Assembly Ave C Baptist Bible Students Catholio Christian Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Avents Hugh McLellan Mev McLellan Parach Suday Seehoot Jill Christian Church Bandmeyer Street J. C. Bell Drom Wednaraday Ladies Aid Society As Poo Christian Church North Sobluas Travia Kirects O'rlock Fouth Hunstock Church OF Christ Denver Porter Street W. DB Bills Church IN Zion Chrristan Catholic Apostoli Church Zion Dukhna A. Lewis Oversear John Alexander Dowle Red Men's Hall Notedad Street Adan Street M. N. Green Church OF the Nazarene Colorado Sandoval Streets Wallit Fleet Congregational Church Woodmen of the World East Houston Street C. A. Riley Episcopal Ing Southwestern Insane Asylum Frank Rhea Evangelical Evangelical Friedens Avanua Simbra Street Erich G. Bizer Vilfi A Evangelical League T P Evangelical Church Nolan and Muncey Streets Ned Bath School Young People's Bible Lutheran Methodist Tirst Spiritualists Church Woodman of the World Grace C. Lowery Truth Seekers’ Church Didlas Seventh Day Adventists Seventh Day Adventist Church Garden Street Winnipeg Avenue Cortez Street Fredericksburg Road Theosophical Society Swearingen-McCraw Building Houston Etreet Alamo Plaza L. G. Weatherheard D. Etlel Haag San Antonio Society of the New Church Swedenborgsggn Camden Street Woman's Club G. Pulsford Iig Jesus _christ Theosophists Swearingen-AcCraw Building Mra. G. Wertherheard Ethel Haag L. G. Weatherhearn Unitarian Presbyterian Church News J. F. Lawls Alamo Medhodist Church Lewis McVae I. Wood Laurel Heights Methodist Church Christan Endeavor Society of Crandler Chandler Cleveland Standard Motor Sales CO. Salserooms Third St. Travis Crockett Flores St Chandler Motor Car Company Cleveland, Ohio Czar Tromanoff General Allen Tlenry T. Atlen George Atlen Itatys Swearicha War Department Ameri Fte Gas Srrow Sousa Alfany Hla Boston Transcript Percy Tyrrell
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