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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1912
Page
6
The Gib bons Literary club held its final social session at Knights of Columbus hall with William Campbell giving an address on The Literature of the Middle Ages. A piano solo and various vocal numbers followed, plus a reading. Refreshments closed the evening.
The Travis school held a graduation exercise this afternoon with songs, piano solos by Lilian Capps Alleene Beakley and Ruth Hovel, recitations by Virginia McFarland and Mary Lowe, a piano duet by Ruth Howel and Lilian Swinney, and a class prophet Hazel Davis. Certificates were awarded by Mrs. Ross W. Davis to graduates John Bledsoe Orville Corwin Hardy Johnson Percy McCurdy Joe Mitchell Carroll Todd Donovan Williamson Lillian Capps Hazel Davis Mary Louise Deutsch Mildred Johnson Virginia McFarland Ida Mae Swanson Phyllis Shiner Gladys Robbins.
At the meeting of the Girls' Friendship club the following officers were elected for the year: Bessie Meyer president A Kirschbaum vice president Frances Novich secretary Elizabeth Sellinger treasurer The reception planned for the Bonham graduates was postponed to Thursday evening. The Maccabean Zionist society will hold its annual social meeting Wednesday at Muth's Garden.
Mrs Charles E Hammond hosts a luncheon at the Travis club for Miss Mary Hammond. Graduating exercises are held at Beethoven hall in the evening. An art exhibit by Julian Onderdonk pupils is shown at Wasson school in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs B B Chandler entertained about 400 guests at their Laurel Heights home for the 60th birthday of Mr Chandler. The lawn glowed with electric lanterns and a vine arbor lit with lights while a military band played. Gifts included a Country club cake with a club house model and a large Fifty two club loving cup. Mrs Fred Johnston and Miss Fannie Kerr served punch at separate booths. Miss Mary Hammond hosted a Wasson school graduates luncheon with green and white colors and sweet peas, presenting each guest with a silver framed photo.
The Alumnae association of the Incarnate Word held initiation exercises at Brackenridge Villa followed by a banquet for academy graduates. Tables were decorated with flowers and 32 covers were set. Mrs. W F Barnes hosted a luncheon and heart party at Woodlief Avenue for Miss Etta Schuetze with a flowered table, inviting Misses Hermine Roach Alma Krisch Ethel Coffey Mary Patton Lenore Ramsey and Mesdames John Alexander Sherman and Leroy Reagon Oakville.
Mrs Joe L Blanks and daughter with Miss Mamie Storey plan a four month abroad tour beginning in Galveston with Judge and Mrs Storey accompanying them. Laurel Heights churchs lawn party at North Flores and Woodlawn is set for tomorrow evening assisted by the young folks. St Girauds parish hosts its initial social Tuesday May 28 for the new church. Dolores play by St Josephs alumnae to run tonight at St Cecilas auditorium. Alamo Heights Missionary circle meets tomorrow afternoon at 3 with Mrs N B Dickson.
An advertisement highlights Dr Charles A. Kr Campbell a bacteriologist and microscopist offering Typhoid and Malarial fever expertise. It promotes the San-A-Lac beverage described as a quality product and mentions a drug store location near Dreiss.
A remedy claim for restoring hair color and reducing gray hair via Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. It promises renewed color, dandruff relief, and stronger growth after a few days of use. Sold by W. C. Kalteyer with a money back guarantee through druggists.
Paul H Scholz reports a record number of resignations by teachers due to marriage during the last term in public schools. The board debated longer contracts to curb Cupid related resignations and will hold a special meeting tomorrow at 8 PM to reelect current teachers and hire substitutes, with routine matters expected.
Mr and Mrs R J Jennings entertain with a dinner at a Mexican restaurant this evening in honor of their guest Mrs A Petrie of Carrizo Springs. Guests include Mr and Mrs R R Baird of Columbus Ga A D Lemming of St Louis Mr and Mrs BE Collard and the guest of honor.
Sunday evening at the home of her parents Miss Irene House daughter of Mr and Mrs J T House was married to H T Williams a conductor for the M K and T. Rev M S Humphries performed the ceremony.
David N. Mullins and Miss Mary L. Mills, both of Gonzales, were married at the bride’s parents home on Saturday night. Rev. W. K. Penrod, pastor of the Baptist church, officiated.
Ashland Kentucky and Camden New Jersey readers report relief from female trouble and kidney issues after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Women credit the remedy with avoiding surgery and restoring daily function, and advise others to seek confidential advice from the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
A wandering narrator seeks lodging in Jugba in a villa of luxury but is turned away. A poor peasant family welcomes him, sharing warmth, food, and shelter by a simple lamp, a bed of hay, and kindness, restoring the narrator’s faith in humanity.
Has Picnic at Sutherland Springs entertained by Edna and Adele Schell. A pleasant day of dancing followed. T Anderson of Monterey Mex was the guest of honor. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. T W Schell.
Mr and Mrs N G Rambie announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Miss Vivian Warren to Henry A Ries. The ceremony will be held Wednesday June 5 at 8 oclock at the bride’s parents home on Calvert street.
Mr and Mrs John Thieme hosted a dinner in honor of Miss Esther Mathis one of the high school graduates. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pat Stevens Mr and Mrs Frank Schwartz Mr and Mrs W Lord Mrs W B Mathis and several Misses Lida Brown Bessie Pape Helen Carhart Aline Schwartz Hettie Porter Leslie Mathis Walter Schwartz Smith and Porter.
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