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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1916

Page

3

Debutantes of the Season in San Antonio Club Event

The San Antonio German Club hosted a debutantes ball at the St Anthony with a military themed cotillion. Guests included Miss Constance Ball Miss Jeanette Hagelstein and Miss Helen James as well as Mrs H P Drought the chaperone. Attire featured silver gold and pink gowns with pearls and roses. The event included a formal reception and a supper in the tapestry room.

San Antonio St. Anthony Artillery Cavalry H. P. Drought Constance Ball Jeanette Hagelstein Helen James Eleanor Barclay Dorothy Gage Elizabeth Guenther Hester Schreiner Victoria Herff Gertrude Negley Eleanor Collins Margaret Graham Grace Norcross Lucille Wright Mattie Terrell Marie Schuchard Gladys McFarland Robinson N. Hodge Marjorie Metcalfe Grayce Norcross Lucile Wright Marie Schuchardt Lieschen Guenther Killarney Baltimore Ethel Eldridge Houston A. C. Schreiner George Hagelstein A.S. Gage Herman Schuhardt H. L. Guenther N. 8 Graham

Mrs Wilkins Hosts Fort Sam Houston Tea For Chicago Guest

Mrs Harry E Wilkins of Fort Sam Houston will entertain at tea from unspecified time until 6 oclock Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs Allan J Moore of Chicago.

Harry E. Wilkins Fort Sam Houston Allan J. Moore Chicago Olive Gray Major Mrs. Sterling Price Adams Laredo

Reception for new pastor and superintendent at Prospect Hill

Prospect Hill Baptist Church hosted a Friday evening reception for Rev. J. Stuart Pearce and his wife and for new superintendent R. H. Rice and his wife. Program included piano and vocal solos, readings, and welcomes by C. L. Wall W. W. Sloan and Dr. J. M. Carroll of the Baptist Brotherhood of San Antonio.

Prospect Hill Baptist Church J. Stuart Pearce R. H. Rice Marguerite Jones Elizabeth Marvin Camile Yeamans C. L. Wall W. W. Sloan Board of Deacons

Sunday school invite at Petitclerc Theater

The Synagogue Sunday school invites pupils and friends to meet at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at the Petitclerc Theater for a lecture before the regular performance. Mrs. Herbert Slayden Clarkson hosted a debutantes matinee at the Grand with tea at the Carolina room.

Synagogue Petitclerc Herbert Slayden Clarkson Public Health Carolina Lieschen Guenther Gertrude Negley Dorothy Dibrell Marie Schuhardt Lucile Wright Jeanette Hagelstein Winchester Kelso Lieutenant Clarkson

Luncheon Honors Texas German Bazaar Committee

Miss Mattie Dittmar hosted a luncheon at the original Friday to honor the Texas German bazaar committee. The group dressed as Norwegian fisher maids, with a fish pond centerpiece and twenty eight place cards marking each guest’s cover.

Mattie Dittmar

Multiple Baptist and Episcopal Services Listed Citywide

A local church notices page lists Sunday services for Prospect Hill Buena Vista San Jacinto Street churches with times at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. and various activities. Other churches including Immanuel Beacon Hill First, Pegues Memorial, Calvary North Pine Riverside Park Central Hillcrest St Luke's and St Pauls provide Sunday school 9:30–10 a.m. and prayers and sermons through the day with midweek meetings and B Y P U youth groups.

Prospect Hill Immanuel B. Y. P First Baptist Church Fidelis Beacon Hill Baptist Church Grant Avenue Ashby Place T. C. Long Ladies’ Aid Society J. Porter Pegues Memorial Baptist Church Denver Boulevard St. Anthony Avenue L. . Byrd Sunbeam Woman's Auxiliary Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays Streeta Nolan Car W. W. Lee Bible School Riverside Park Baptist Church J. M. Carroll Ladies’ Auxiliary Central Baptist Church Johnson and Nathan Street Ladies’ Aid R. W. McCann

Evangelical Friedens and First Evangelical Churches Schedule

Evangelical Friedens Church on Main and Elmira lists pastor Julius Reichert with Sunday school at 9 16 a m and services 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m plus a Tuesday 7 a m service and a Sunday school teachers meeting. First Evangelical at Burnet and Chestnut records Sabbath school at 9 30 a m, roll call after, and a Sunday night service at 7 45 in the tabernacle at Nolan and Muncy with Second Wisconsin Military Band providing music. nightly services all next week.

Evangelical Friedens Main Avenue Elmira Street Julius Reichert Ladies’ Aid Society W. Ulrich Cincinnati Avenue First Evangelical Church Burnet Chestnut Streets Tabernacle Nolan and Muncey Streets Wisconsin Military Band Erne

Lutheran Churches Announce Services and Missions Events

St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church hosts German and English services with a Sunday school at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m morning service. St Johns Evangelical Lutheran prepares for a mission festival with 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m morning service. Grace Evangelical Lutheran presents sermons on Be Ye Ready and From Darkness to Light with Luther life focus. A reception honors Lutheran soldiers at Camp Wilson and various catechism classes meet Monday and Thursday.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod South Presa Hoseborough Evangelical Luthéran Bette Memorial Church Post Road E. G. Knaak

San Antonio Bible Students hold Sunday series at Modern Woodmen

The Associated Bible Students of San Antonio gather at Modern Woodmen hall for three services Sunday. Lecture at 3 p m by C K Garbes at 4 15 p m Bible study at 5 p m Tower study. Tuesday meeting at 5 p m features prayer praise and testimony.

San Antonio Associated Bible Students Woodmen Hall C. K. Garbes

Catholic Cathedral and Parish Schedule of Masses and Meetings

San Fernando Cathedral and Our Lady of Sorrows list Sunday Masses from 6 to 11 with English and Spanish sermons. Meetings include St Vincent de Paul at 2 pm and Children of Mary activities with catechism on Spanish and English days. St Marys Church details multiple Sunday masses, Holy Name Society and Children of Mary communion, and weekday devotions and mass times.

San Fernando Cathedral A. Reea C.M.F St. Vincent de Paul Society Children of Mary Our Lady of Sorrows, Jones and Broad Avenues Eugene Sagranee C. M.F St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Street J. Anthony Crose

Central Christian Church Services and Schedule

Regular services at Central Christian Church on Sunday with Rev. Hugh McLellan preaching. Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. Government Hill Christian Church holds Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pastor J. C. Bell preaches. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Ladies' Aid Society meets Monday at 2:00 p.m. Midweek prayer Thursday at 7:15 p.m.

Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Avenues Hugh McLellan McLellan Christian Endeavor Government Hill

Christian Alliance Church Next Services and Schedule

The Christian Alliance at 526 Matacorda Street lists Sunday school at 2 80 p m preaching at 3 30 and 7 39 p m twilight service follows with Rev M Riley gospel message Tuesday prayer meeting at 8 p m Thursday Bible class covers Matthew chapters 11 and 12 Mrs Martha Kier is superintendent in charge.

Christian and Missionary Alliances Matacorda Street M. Riley Martha Kier

Jesus the Caste Breaker Overcoming the Impossible Sermon

Central Congregational Church at the Weedmen of the World hall 822 East Houston street hosts A. Riley pastor. Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship service at 11 a.m. includes baptisms and a sermon titled Jesus the Caste Breaker Overcoming the Impossible.

Central Congregational Church East Houston Street A. Riley Jesus

Church in Zion Holds Sunday and Wednesday Services

The San Antonio branch of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion led by John A. Lewis meets Sundays at 3 p m in Red Men’s hall 112% Sole dad street and Wednesdays at 3 p m at 425 Guenther street for divine healing with evangelist N E Green in charge.

San Antonio Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In

Denver Heights Church of Christ Services Notice

The Church of Christ at 3432 South Flores street and Denver Heights Church of Christ at 401 Porter streets announce regular services. Bible study at 11 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sundays, preaching morning and evening, communion after the morning sermon, prayer meetings Wednesday and Thursday evenings, led by ministers G M Rance and W D Bilis.

Church of Christ South Flores Street G. M Rance Denver Heights Church

Sunday Methodist church services and activities listed

A detailed schedule of sermons, Sunday school times, prayer meetings, and quarterly conferences for multiple West End area churches including West End, Prospect Hill, Government Hill, Alamo Heights, Laurel Heights, Denver Heights, Los Angeles Heights, East End, Travis Park, San Marcos Street German, and South Hackberry with pastors and planned topics. Notable items include missionary sermon, Kingdom of God, happiness, and gen derized community services.

West End Methodist Church C. M. Rabe Latin America Stewards Prospect Hill Methodist Church Buena Vista Cibolo H. M. Ratliff J. H. Groseclose San Antonio Alamo Heights Methodist Church Broadway Poco Streets John N. Rentfro Epworth League Laurel Heights Felix R. Hill Jr Denver Heights Methodist Church Palmetto Avenue Porter Street J. W. Rowland W. Batchelor Los Angeles Heights Church East End J. D. May Travis Park Navarro Travis Streets C. W. Weddell Po. m Epworth San Marcos Street German Methodist Church D. G. Hardt Angie South Hackberry Montana B. E. Breithan, Peetor North League

Trinity Methodist Churches Announce Sunday Services

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church at Avenue and Pecan holds morning and evening sermons by Pastor Harry C. Leonard with temperance programs in Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Epworth League at 7 p m. German Methodist at South Hackberry and Montana with 9 30 a m Sunday school and services at 10 45 a m and 7 45 p m English worship and Epworth League devo at 7 45 p m feature the win my chum movement.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Avenue Pecan Street Harry C. Leonard Epworth League South Hackberry Montana HB. E. Breihan

Presbyterian Churches Schedule Sunday Services

Utica Presbyterian Church led by Thomas F. Gallaher offers 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services with themes The Simplicity of Christ and The Sure Foundation. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Young People's League at 6:30 p.m. West End Presbyterian Church at Waverly avenue and Zarramora street holds Sabbath school 10:00 a.m. and services 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. morning children addressed on What Is a Christian, evening Home Missions offering. First United Presbyterian at Ogden and Locust streets with Rev C E McStravick.

Utica Christian Endeavor First United Presbyterian Ogden and Locust Streets C. E. McStravick

Episcopal Services At Christ Church Laurel Heights and St Mark's

Sunday schedule announced for Christ Church Laurel Heights with Rev. John Rideout officiating including holy communion at 7 30 a m and a morning sermon. St Marks Episcopal at Travis Park lists Holy Communion 7 30 a m and evening service at 8 p m led by Rev Harris Masterson.

Christ Church Laurel Heights W. T. Capers D. D John Rideout Southwestern Asylum St. John's Cherry and Burnet R. ¥. Barber Trinity St. Mark's Church Episcopal Travis Park

Better Than Spanking Home Cure for Bed Wetting

A Notre Dame Indiana contact offers a free home treatment to help children with bed wetting and urine difficulties in adults. No payment required. writes Mrs. M Summers Box W Notre Dame to receive full instructions and help.

M. Summers Box W Notre Dame Ind

Sabbath church services and programs listed by multiple congregations

A crowded church calendar shows sermons at 9 45 a m and 11 a m and 7 30 p m for various congregations with Sunday school at 9 30 9 30 a m 2 30 p m and 9 30 a m The records include parsonage junior meetings young people's prayer meetings and woman and youth group activities at Alamo Heights United Presbyterian First and Westminster Presbyterian and Madison Square Presbyterian churches plus Denver Boulevard and Harlandale presbyterians The notes list pastors sermon topics Bible classes and community activities for the coming Sundays and midweek services

Alamo Heights Ev. C. E. McStravick First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Arthur Gray Jones Young People's League Woman's Society Westminster Presbyterian Church Garden King Williams Streets Thomas W. Griffitha Boy Scouts Westminster League Teachers’ Conference Madison Square Christian Fellowship Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Mittman Denver Boulevard W. V. Kunze Sunda School Christian Endeavor Miss Hearn Harlandale Presbyterian New York Avenue South Florescar W. C. Kunze L. H. Morey

Divine Service at Woman's Club Sunday

A divine service is scheduled for 11 a m Sunday at the Woman's Club located at 201 Camden Street Rev G G Puleford will deliver the sermon titled The angel standing on the right side of the altar of incense Luke 1 11.

Woman's Club Camden Street G. G. Puleford

Public Meeting and Classes at Headquarters Note

Public meeting announced for Sunday at 11 a m at 320 Av enue C with lecture by Mrs Weatherhead followed by class in The Inner Life. Library opens 10 30 Freenantay with 7 15 p m students class Tuesday Pp m Order of the Star

Avenue C

Why Not Be Honest About Heaven and Hell Sermon

Unitarian Church services led by Rev. George H. Rader at the Odd Fellows' hall Crockett hotel begin at 11 a.m. The topic for tomorrow's discourse is "Why Not Be Honest About Heaven and Hell" the fifth in the series on "Why Not Be Honest About Religion." Sunday school meets at 10 a.m.

Vesper Service by YWCA Girls From Many Lands

Sunday vesper service at 6 pm by the High School Girls Friendship Club of the YWCA. Theme Girls the World Around with speaker Miss Iva V. Jontz. Attendees will dress as girls from many lands and refreshments, social hour follow with cakes made by the girls.

Young Women’s Christian Association Young Women's Christian Association Iva V. Jontz

Foley’s Honey and Tar Trial Package Offer

An old advertisement invites readers to send five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills for pain rheumatism and kidney issues and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing. A. M. Fischer signs the notice.

Foley & Co Sheffeld Ave Chicago Foley A. M. Fischer

Girls the World Around event hosted by School Girls' Club

The School Girls' Friendship Club plans a program titled Girls the World Around with girls dressed as representatives of many lands. Miss Ida Jontz will speak, followed by refreshments and a social hour, with cakes baked by the girls.

Immanuel Baptist Young People's Union Meets Sunday

The Immanuel Baptist Church Young People's Union will gather at 6 45 Sunday evening in the Fidelis room. A program has been arranged and the public is invited.

City Baptist Young People's Union First Baptist Church Immanuel Baptist Young People’s Union of the First Baptist Church Fidelis Room

Enlistment Campaign Continues at Pegues Memorial Church

The Pegues Memorial Baptist church will carry its enlistment campaign into next week. The pastor says the goal is to awaken souls and uplift the community through spiritual awakening and the salvation of the lost.

Pegues Memorial Baptist Church

Scout Service Focus With Rev Thomas W Griffith

Reverend Thomas W Griffith pastor at Westminster Presbyterian will address the Boy Scouts and young people Sunday evening at 7 30. Scouts are invited to attend this inspirational talk and gathering at the church.

Thomas W. Griffith Westminster Presbyterian Church Boy Scouts

Sunday school rally at St. John’s Episcopal church

A Sunday school rally will be held at St. John’s Episcopal church Sunday morning. All parents and friends are urged to attend and participate in the event.

St. John’s Episcopal Church

Berean Bible Class Holds Weekly Services for Young Men

The Berean Bible class at the First Baptist church reports steady growth with Judge Ben H. Kelly speaking each Sunday. The class aims to help young men lead a righteous life. services run from 10 to 11 o'clock every Sunday and an offering is raised for Armenian sufferers.

First Baptist Church Ben H. Kelly

Y Girls Entertain Students at City Gym

The physical department invites principals and girls from public schools to an evening of games and entertainment at the association gymnasium at 4 15 Monday afternoon. Miss Jimison and the physical committee hostesses, with the Young Girls gym class assisting. The Glee Club meets at 6 30 Monday evening and invites singers to join. The High School Girls Friendship Club meets at 3 30 Thursday in their club rooms.

Young Woman's Christian Association Association Jimison Glee Club

Business Woman's Club Meeting Schedule Noted

A meeting of the Business Woman's Club is set for 6 30 Thursday evening in the cafeteria. A special meeting of the board of directors and committee members is called for 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

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