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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1917

Page

4

Recreation Board to be Incorporated in San Antonio

The war recreation board will form The War Tea Mautor Board of San Antonio to act as a benevolent organization. Charter filings and draft rules were discussed at the THv34 Club meeting. The board plans social and recreational programs and proposes licensing for amusement venues, with a committee to oversee such licenses and events including Liberty Band campaigns and public entertainments.

The War Recreation Board the War Tea Mutor Board San Antonio Texas Neely Solow Bogle Aduyl Caton Travis Highth Weitbordas Rhalrain Tnithee Moore Travis

New Money for Bonds in Army Funding Move

A new funding plan directs money from dividends and charitable contributions toward Liberty Bond purchases. The Department dictates deposits cannot be withdrawn until soldiers deployed, with the company council overseeing investments.

Tans Mie Liberty Twan Bonds Noadquittars Beniain Pont Meh Comepany Council Salem Waldiens San Anconio Fries

Promotions for non commissioned officers in 280th Infantry brigade

Announcement of promotions within the 280th Infantry Brigade detailing non commissioned officers advancing in rank. Names include Sergeant Major Hors Johnie D. Francis and sergeants and privates such as William B. Cooks and Lawrence T. Dignitn with various new roles and duties. Further names appear in association with Gen McGhin and others.

Dahnston Artiey A. Hopkins Jalm W. Bushworth Joseph B. Dining Martin Gen McGhin Boule Vingh

Unclear OCR Fragment Touches On Work Schedule And Heat

Fragmentary text references clerks and work, mentions a new order and weekly timing. Names appear garbled and unclear. No coherent events or dates emerge beyond generic scheduling hints and a commentary on effort.

Supply of Military Engineer Materials Authorized

An appropriation of 25000 dollars is set to supply engineers with materials for the national training camps and accompanying equipment in the southern region. The package includes bomber tie bolts, tarred wire for entanglements, dynamite and related items, with delivery to multiple training camps across locations including Worth, Tow, MacArthur, Houston, and Oklahoma.

Surphyy Engineers Gancd Aunahcement Rutdell Yan Chsc Ore Worth Ma MacArthur Wace Lee Hang Ait Houston Boolphen Okla Ales

Rayhoud Michel Wedd In Marriage Of Taye And Michel

The marriage of Harry d T. Taye hand and Miss Lena Michel is set for Thursday evening at their home on Tech Street. The ceremony will take place at the bride's parents' residence with details on the hour to follow.

Rayhoud-Michel Harry d T. Tayehand Lena Michel Plica Tech Street

Community club meetings and school event notices

Parish groups schedule meetings for Troberis Beach Hill and Lucy Wotten's departments, with a Friday afternoon program at De AAA Parents-Teachers Association including piano, vocal, violin solos and readings. A fashion party and garden party are announced, plus a Protestant church event led by Educational Secretaries and a reception by the Women’s Club department head.

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Kelly Field passes half million in Liberty Loan drive

The Liberty Loan campaign at Kelly Field crossed half a million dollars by noon Thursday and aimed to reach one million. A Thursday demonstration featured J Woodward, J H Kirkpatrick, Judge J R Davis and C L Gardner with plans for music, speeches by Col W D Chitty and Maj Gen John L H Ruckman, and subscription announcements.

Liberty Loan Kelly Field Hale Millon Lown Kelly J. Woodward J. H. Kirkpatrick J. R. Davis L. D. Gardner Kelly Field No. 2 Field No. 1 Republics Col W. D. Chitty John LH. Ruckmani D. J. Woodward Tipperary Fudge J. Tt. Davis America van Nose Strand Colonel Chitty

Personal Mentions From St Anthony and Lanter Gossip

A garbled local social notes item lists numerous individuals such as H Meele af Waen, Mrs. WE, Hawking at Weelver, and Ellies from Austin and Houston. Mentions include visits to St Anthony, the Lantern, and Beltville, with scattered references to social events, travels, and gatherings among residents and guests in the area.

H. Meele Shepfengee Jk Ds Fowmnia Port Aransan Cent Torey St. Anthony U. TL Juntientisr Af Cortuw Lanter Mrs. WE Hawking Weelver Ingunat Gunter Filla Ghunay Browaneille Fa Sloppline al Tha Senger Ay Canwell Ellie Austin Ta Sh. Anthony Murphy Hinata la Seglatoroa Ranier Hira Beltvilio Winulemann Drackothy Houwton EL Anthony Muliton Houston Diperty Ardmarg

San Antonio Sanitary Department Case Puts Request Before War Secretary

A medical expert is sought to oversee San Antonio sanitary affairs. Representatives from the medical department of Harvard discuss the matter with city officials. A letter was drafted for Major General Ickman to request War Secretary Wakter to appoint a medical expert. The city previously asked for government take over of the sanitary department and related expenses. San Antonio officials sought further information on how a military viewpoint would affect city operations. No further correspondence has occurred.

Howth hAatany Uhs Ickman Wakter San Antonio Tis Wye Secreuyy Laber Raymond B. Rosdick Gren Sanitary Department

Reform Bill Delay Darkens October Elections

Fragmented reform bill debates stall franchise changes as dictatorial delays ripple through the Diet. Separate lines note medical studies at Camp Travis and new military postings, including Captain Agnew and Lt. Menard Agnew, plus transfers of truck companies to Camp Logan and Camp Bowie, with ships and assignments uncertain as men wait for orders.

Wenssl Mansy Xok' Mendy Opantagen Arclyes Benjamin Morrison Tih Camp Travia Phunaday Mit Hunters Aerps Macarthur Logan Bowie

Obituary: Augusta Hensel Nersel Dies at 57 in San Antonio

Augusta Henst Sse Augusta Nersel 57 dies at home 1014 South Cherry Street after a brief illness. Native of Darkd mon East Prussia she lived in San Antonio 26 years. Survived by husband FW Hensel two sons BW Hensel of College Station and L Hensel of Theson Arizona four daughters Reed Sullivan and Menger five grandchildren and sister Miss Minna Wrederich of San Antonio. Funeral plans pending arrival of out of town relatives. Also Anna Cruel 2½ died at local sanitarium age 2½ native of Texas lived in San Antonio 14 years parents J M Crandell and Mrs Crandell survive. Body sent to Brownwand for burial Wednesday under Sheliess Loring Undertaking Co.

Augusta Henst Augusta Nersel South Cherry Street East Prussia San Antonia Iyo Sons Hensel College Station L. Hensel Theson Arizona Woh Anna Cruel Annie Crisweetl Sanituetyne Texas San Antonio J. M. Crandell Irawnwand Brownwand Sheliess Loring Undertaking

Interment protest fail prompts London painter notice

A blocked intern program against interment of Philip Alesiza Uitszlo de Lonibus, a London resident and painter, failed. The article also mentions a society event with dances, performances, and classes, listing participants and entertainment planned for a fundraising evening.

London the Centralens Philip Alesiza Uitszlo de Lonibus United States

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