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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1912
Page
27
Commercial Camp No. 41 Woodmen of the World met Monday accepting four new member applications and one adoption. After routine business a social program followed with refreshments served.
Bexar Camp No. 12034 Modern Woodmen of America held its regular semi monthly session Monday night with four membership applications approved. The meeting launched a membership contest to end with a class adoption on December 16. The gathering adjourned awaiting the next regular meeting on October 14 and all neighbors are urged to attend.
Fourteen applications were balloted on and accepted by Sam Houston Camp No. 55 Woodmen of the World. One transfer-card member was received and two candidates were initiated. Routine lodge business followed.
A Bonham street widening appeal was presented to San Antonio lodge No. 11 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Delegates urged the lodge to fund widening Crockett to Commerce Street to enhance the Crockett hotel building area.
The matter was referred to the trustees and a report will be given at the next regular meeting. Two applications were received and two new members elected. The first degree of initiation was conferred on four candidates. A regular quarterly financial report followed from the treasurer, secretary and finance committee.
Twelve new members were initiated at a San Antonio Dam No 76 meeting. Seven applications were received. The lodge room above Groos National Bank on Navarro Street is being remodeled with gymnasium apparatus. The group seeks an athletic instructor and expects to open the gymnasium soon.
Bexar County Division No 1 announces a card party on Wednesday night October 16 at their hall 220 Soledad Street with Miss Nettie Lockwood as hostess.
Two candidates were balloted at Laurel Grove No. 1185 Woodmen Circle meeting held at Woodmen hall. A letter from Mrs. Mary Dale thanked members for floral offerings to the late Mrs. Agnes Guckian, with condolence resolutions drafted. Members voted to shift lodge meetings to the first Friday of each month. A social gathering for November was planned by a committee of Mrs. Florence Ritchey, Mrs. Bertha Boswell, and Mrs. Opal Brown.
A Thursday meeting of Sam Houston Camp No 55 Woodmen of the World balloted on fourteen applications, accepted them, and admitted one transfer member. Two new members were initiated and the lodge conducted its usual business.
John Bosshardt Lodge No. 2223 Knights and Ladies of Honor held a Friday meeting. Three membership applications were referred for investigation. The secretary and treasurer reported excellent finances. The entertainment committee will plan winter social activities and report next meeting. Protector T. M. Cowan urged renewed activity. Joseph Fried, D. D., emphasized individual work to raise membership.
J H i Grover was elected Grand Knight of San Antonio Council No. 789 Knights of Columbus at a Tuesday past meeting. Under grand lodge permission, new members may join by year end for 5 dollars instead of 10, prompting a large upcoming class. The degree team will be reorganized at the October 28 meeting with a new captain.
In a lively session the John Bosshardt orchestra performed multiple selections and then led couples onto the dance floor. The event showcased tight rhythm and spirited performances attracting attendees and dancers alike.
Alamo Hive No. 22 Ladies of the Maccabees will hold a regular review at 3 p m Monday at the Odd Fellows hall on Crockett street. Preparations for the all day rally and school of instruction on Wednesday October 16 will be completed and all members urged to attend. Delegates from ten hives in the district will attend. The rally will be led by state commander Mrs Laura B Hart who will arrive in San Antonio after visiting Waco Austin and other Northern Texas cities.
San Antonio Nest No 136 Order of Owls met in regular session Tuesday and heard eight applications for membership. A social program was presented and the lodge voted to hold a social hour after the regular business meeting once a month.
Alamo Lodge No 34 Royal Archates held a Wednesday meeting in the K P hall then a social session with refreshments. The drill team committee reported arrangements for a dance to be held November 9 under its auspices at the Modern Woodmen hall.
San Antonio Aerie No. 70 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles held a Wednesday meeting initiating seven new members and referring 16 applications to an investigating committee. The sick committee reported usual benefits paid and outside charity performed by the lodge.
San Antonio Council No. 783 elects officers for the ensuing year at Tuesday’s meeting. J. Hill Grover is grand knight, Alfred Campbell deputy grand knight, Judge M. E. Buckley chancellor, Ed. Kearns warden, R. J. Boyle advocate, Standard Keller treasurer, R. G. Hudson financial secretary, Joseph Caldwell recording secretary, EB. J. McCormick trustee, Henry Spengler inner guard, Jerome Juengst outer guard. Installations to follow.
Owing to the illness of Mrs Laurette Ramsey auditor of Sunflower Camp No 4545 Royal Neighbors of America a regular meeting was presided over by the vice auditor Mrs Margaret Leary Three applications were balloted on and two new members initiated The business session was short followed by a social hour refreshments and a musical program
The annual general assembly of stockholders in the San Antonio company convened to review profits, elect directors, and approve the financial statements for the preceding fiscal year. Executives presented performance highlights and anticipated strategic priorities for the coming year.
The Mann Sons Home Association met in the new Garden street hall Monday. A new board of directors from city lodges was chosen and reports by President Meerscheidt Secretary Windlinger Treasurer Gloeckner and House Manager Wolf were read and accepted. A revision committee was named and an October 21 board meeting will elect officers. The Ladies Auxiliary will host a bazaar next Friday and Saturday to raise funds for the building.
Germania Lodge No 1086 Knights and Ladies of Honor met Monday and received six applications for membership. A candidate born in October was initiated in drill team regalia. October birthdays were read and will be celebrated October 22. The arrangements committee will be thanked in the lodge name. The meeting closed with a drill practice and dancing.
Mrs T Lodovic the lady commander and presiding officer of Alamo Hive No 22 assists in the school of instruction for the Ladies of the Maccabees. The next Concordia Lodge entertainment is announced for its regular meeting on October 23.
The lodge plans a social affair on October 25 aiming to attract and initiate many new members. Members emphasize community spirit and social engagement to boost attendance and enrollment.
General D 8 Stanley Circle No. 3 Ladies of the G A R convened at the K P hall on Market Street the Tuesday. Captain J S Erving was introduced and admitted a member his wife being a charter member. The Ervings recently moved from Leavenworth Kaw to San Antonio. A reception followed with refreshments honoring Mrs Ward whose fifty third wedding anniversary occurred that month. Toasts and speeches concluded the event.
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