Society notes on arrivals and club meetings this week
Mrs Eva T Potter arrived in the city Saturday night and will stay at the Gunter until Christmas. The Young Woman's Auxiliary of the Council of National Defense plans an ammunition workers drive meeting Tuesday at 10 at the Chamber of Commerce. The Red Cross Circle of the Council of Jewish Women meets Tuesday at 9 in central work rooms. Totas Club meetings postponed until quarantine ends. Mrs Clara Wagner and granddaughter Miss Clara May have an apartment at the Gunter for winter. The Red Cross Circle of the Alama Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets Tuesday at 9 in central work rooms. Circles of the Central Christian Church meet Tuesday at 9 in central work rooms. Tuesday Musical Club meetings canceled until quarantine ends. Miss Ida Tobin arrives Monday from Austin to stay with Miss Alice Lammers. Colonel and Mrs Alexander M Wetherill hosted dinner Saturday at the Country Club. guests included Captain and Mrs S Edwards and Miss Lucille Weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva T. Potter
Gunter
The
Council of National Defense
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Council of Jewish Women
Duesday
Red Cross Circle of the
Alama
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Alexander M. Wetherill
Country Club
S. Edwards
Lucille Weight
Relief From Itching Eczema Promised By Swift Specific
Eczema and skin diseases are described as deep seated blood conditions and temporary relief from salves is not enough. The ad promotes Swift’s 8 8 dosage as a permanent remedy, claiming over fifty years of use and free medical advice from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Department
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Dallas set to host D A R state conference on Nov 7
Captain Estes and Lt Morgan visit the Gunter with Mr and Mrs Mead B Johnson Jr and son Mead of Philadelphia. Mrs Johnson is Moran of San Antonio. Swift and Company reports beef sales in San Antonio for the week ending November 2 with domestic beef at 10 cents per pound and other items noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead B. Johnson Jr
Mead
Philadelphia
Gunter
Mrs. Johnson
D. J. Moran
San Antonio
Swift & Company
Shirts Made to Order Adv from Dobson at Navarro
An advertisement for shirts made to order promising a better fit and twice the wear of ready mades at no extra cost. Located at 210 Navarro, Dobson promotes customized apparel to customers seeking durable, tailored shirts.
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Dobson
Navarro
Army officers and a wedding report in Brownsville and San Antonio
Brig. Gen. Warrand Sayrem arrived at Fort Sam Houston for temporary duty with the department personnel board and will return to Brownsville. Col. H. Go. Verguson and Lieut. Cel Po AL Boiveau also reported for duty at Fort Sam Houston. Marriage announced for Miss Gertrude Uhr to Sgt. 8.1 Chokiski of the 8th Infantry at 1122 Lamar Street with Chaplain Julian J. Hamlin officiating and a Manhattan Restaurant reception following. the couple reside at 1122 Lamar Street.
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Warrand Sayrem
Brownsville
Ort Sam Houston
Department
San Antonio
H. Go. Verguson
30Th Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Cel Po AL Boiveau
Fort Sam Heuston
S2nd Viet Artillery
Chokiski-Uhr
Gertrude Uhr
D. H. Uhr
Serge
Chokiski
Wth Infantry
Welock
Lamar Street
Julian J. Hamlin
Manhattan
Ann
Johnnyies
Sergeant
Mrs. Chokiski
Reception for Chaplain at Camp Travis Monday
Soldiers at Camp Travis 33 will host a Monday evening reception for Chaplain Albert F. Lee now serving with the 8rd Field Artillery. Miss Mary Covington to present readings and music during the program.
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Camp Travis
Albert F. Lee
8Rd Field Artillery
Mary Covington
Texas two million acres eyed for soldier settlement plan
Texas rapid land surveys indicate two million acres may be assembled for the government farm settlement for returned soldiers. L. G. Simard of the interior department says Texas will exceed its quota, with San Antonio and Beaumont delegations active. Savannah talks and a November land congress outline federal cooperation and the path to creating farming communities along rail lines.
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Sting
Little Rock
Ark
Chamber of Commerce
L. G. Simard
Reclamation Service
Department of the Interior
Texas
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas
Linmard
America
Lance
Sinnard
2. A. Coleman
Clinton Kearney
Dimmitt
la Salle
Zavala
Coleman
J. A. Welty
Raymondville
Cameron County
Roy Miller
Corpus Christi
Nuee County
Bruce Gentry
San Antonio
Simard
Land Congress
Savannah
Lane
Southern Land Congress
Beaumont
Houston
H. T. Cory
D. W. Stess
California
Elwood Mead
Congress
Shipp to Command 19th Infantry Succeeding Capers at Camp Travis
Col Arthur M Shipp formerly in charge of the 1st Crains and Military Police, Sth Division Camp Travis, is assigned to command the 19th Infantry. He will succeed Major Andrew C Capers who had led the 19th since Col RC Williams' transfer. Capers remains with the unit and will command a battalion of the 19th Infantry.
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Arthur M. Shipp
Andrew B. Capers
1Sth Crains
Military Police
Sth
Camp Travis
19Th Infantry
1Wth Infantry
Shipp
Andrew C. Capers
1Th
Hartman seeks support in Texas 14th District race
Republican nominee John D. Hartman urges voters to back him in the 14th Texas Congressional District election. The notice includes a political advertisement and a call to vote on Tuesday November 5th. It also promotes W. A. Walker for Legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th Congressional District
Texas
Epidemic Outlook Brighter Say San Antonio Health Officials
City health officer Dr King reports a 25 percent drop in new influenza cases and a 50 percent fall in deaths from the early week, noting only 96 cases and 12 deaths on Saturday. He cautions that the improvement is preliminary but expects continued gains in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Health Department
San Antonio
King
Vote for D A Walker for Legislator Ad
A political advertisement urges support for D A Walker for Legislator and cites Dr J King calling for continued observance of restrictions until the epidemic cases are cleared. It notes influenza and pneumonia may recur through winter and mentions Ring to H W Lewis and A W Lewis receiving a gold ring as Federal Director of the Department of Labor and a 32d degree mason emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
H. W. Lewis
A. W. Lewis
Department of Labor
Lewis Honored by Brotherhood for Rail Work
From 1907 to 28 Mr Lewis represented trainmen and from 1911 until taking a government post chaired the board of adjustment for M K & T Brotherhood members. In October the general committee decided to present him with a ring in token of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Board of Adjustment For Brotherhood
Mr. Lewis
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Democratic Executive Committee
Totas Club
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Central Christian Church
Ida Tobin
Austin
Alice Lammers
Mis Eneing Avenue
Miss Tobin
Menger
South
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ST. Anthony Hotel
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Charles T. Estes
Henry Morgan
State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Dallas
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John D. Hartman
Hartman
W. A. Walker
Armour
Armour and Company
Armours
R. W. Wooldridge Crotchett
D. A. Walker
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Hertzberg's Corner
Claes
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Elmer J. Edwards
Brady Bldg
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Noa Spears Co
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Antonio Loan & Trust Company
West Commerce Street
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