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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1912

Page

6

Community Organization Events Schedule

The Parish Aid society of Christchurch hosts an old fashioned party at 8 30 p m at the Calhoun home with tea from 4 to 6 for Mr Florida Lockwood. Reading club meets 3 30 p m at the club house. First Baptist Missionary and Aid Society holds annual reception 7 30 to 10 p m in church parlors. Christ church gathers 3 50 p m at Mrs Guy 8 McFarland home. Laurel is Methodist Woman's Missionary society calls meeting 3 30 p m at the church.

Parish Aid Society of Christchurch A. P. Calhoun The Missionary and Aid Society of the First Baptist Church Parish Aid Society of Christ Church Guy the Woman's Missionary Society of the Laurel Is Methodist Church

Reception Planned for Retiring and New Pastors at Travis Park

The Woman's Missionary society of Travis Park Methodist plans a reception for retiring pastor Rev W A Godbey and incoming pastor Rev D E Hawk from University Church Austin. Christ Church Parish Aid hosts an old fashioned party tonight at Mrs A P Calhoun home with colonial dress and a varied program of solos duets and readings followed by refreshments and a free will offering. Preparations continue for a Halloween dance next Thursday with a ball room being decorated.

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Travis Park Methodist Church W. A. Godbey D. E. Hawk University Church of Austin Parish Aid Society of Christchurch A. P. Calhoun Kathleen Smith Maying Miss Smith Allen Merriman Cradle of the Deep Oscar Fox Mrs Bonnie Blue Mis. S Gray Moscowski Renade Walter Romberg Mrs. Scott Mrs. Lamar Grandma Mary Catherine Kemreading Lucy Henderson Travis Club Ee Hallowe'en Dance

Halloween event invites and notices for association workers

Trimmed with pumpkins and autumn decor dancers will mask as ghosts and witches until 11 o'clock when supper is served. The Equal Franchise luncheon at St Anthony to honor Miss Jane Gordon requires telephoned reservations by Tuesday night. F. E. Beetley visits J. W. Aldrich home. YWCA parlor meeting at Mrs. G Bedell Moore's to meet Miss Mabel K Stafford and Miss Mary Louise Allen with talks of interest to workers.

Equal Franchise Society St. Anthony Jane Gordon William L. Dunne Young Women’s Christian Association

YWCA official to visit city after Austin convention

Miss Mary Louise Allen executive secretary of the publication department of the national board of YWCA workers in New York City will be a guest in the city for a few hours tomorrow afternoon. She is returning to New York from Austin where she attended the state YWCA convention.

Mary Louise Allen National Board of Y. W. C. A. Workers of New York City Miss Allen New York Austin

New Orleans Guest Miss Jene Gordon Arrives in City

Miss Jene Gordon of New Orleans will arrive tomorrow evening to stay at the St. Anthony hotel as the guest of Miss M Eleanor Brackenridge during her visit.

Jene Gordon New Orleans City Miss Gordon M. Eleanor Brackenridge St. Anthony Hotel

Harmony club plans evening of cards and dancing

The Harmony club will entertain with cards and dancing on the evening of Wednesday November 6. The round table luncheon by the Woman's Aid and Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church is postponed due to Mrs. Frank Hicks Sr illness. Mr and Mrs H B Jary of 226 Florida street return from a month at the Davis ranch near Fort Worth. Mr and Mrs Duval West host Will West and Brownsville visitors. The Eleanor Brackenridge School Mothers' club meets tomorrow afternoon at Mrs W P Lobban 415 Dallas street with a piano solo by Miss

Harmony Club Woman’s Aid and Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Frank Hicks H. 8S. Jary Florida Street Davis Ranch Fort Worth Eleanor Brackenridge School Mothers’ Club W. P. Lobban Dallas Street

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Cure

An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for gripe and severe colds. It claims relief from headache, stuffed head, feverishness, and nasal discharge after the first dose when taken every two hours for three doses, noting no quinine and pleasant taste.

Pape Grippe

Local Pageantry At St Anthony Hotel Doll Booth Plans

Ethel Hughes features Uncle Remus story and vocal and piano solos by Miss Lula Mae Hagner Miss Evelyn Haas and Miss Margaret Daniel. The assistants to Mrs Ross W. Davis will meet at Miss Hazel Avery's home tomorrow at 4 PM. Mr and Mrs O P Ottis depart soon for Los Angeles where he serves as secretary at the Norwegian consulate.

Ethel Hughes Uncle Remus Harry Holton Lula Mae Hagner Evelyn Haas Margaret Daniel Ross W. Davis Loayzear St. Anthony Hazel Avery O. P. Ottis San Antonio Los Angeles Cal Ottis

Laurel Heights Club Hosts Various Social Activities

A busy Laural Heights social schedule includes a called bridge meeting Tuesday at 4 at Mrs. Walter Napier home, a euchre party after a luncheon, a reception for new members Miss Jene Gordon and others at 3 30 Wednesday, and an upcoming Jubilee auditorium program with performances and talks. The Daughters of the American Revolution met for an annual address by Mrs. T. N. Devine and elections to the state convention in Dallas, followed by a social session.

Laurel Heights Bridge Club Walter Napier Women's Club Jene Gordon New Orleans Ella Gillis Mary Bryant George Hagelstein H. Duane Wilcott Otis M. Farnsworth Beatrice Till J. R. Sprague Henry Knight T. H. Burns S. 8. Beakley A. T. Ford W. R. McCrory Sarah Bramson Beonora Smith San Antonio Frederick Bowen Daughters of the American Revolution T. N. Devine Lula Suggs Dallas J. W. Beck J. P. Lovelady G. A. Holland B. O. Evans Robertson J. Kendrick Collins H. G. Austin A. A. Bailey Charles Barnett Mabel Massey Bates Walter Baxter W. Beck Frank Bell William Berry W. W. Bogel M. Eleanor Brackenridge

Misses Florence and Winnie Con Verse Entertain at Home

The Merry Maids Musical club met at Avenue E residence Saturday with Miss Cade resigning as president and Mrs J Griner elected to fill the term. A Bohemian themed, rib bon reveal decor and a two course luncheon followed by Bunco marked the afternoon. Swift and Go sales report fresh beef in San Antonio for the week ending October 26 averaged 8.05 cents per pound.

Florence Winnie Converse Merry Maids’ Musical Club Avenue E Cade Micher J. Griner Ohemian Swift & Go San Antonio

Ideal Turkish proposal a lady must accept with grace

In a lively interview, Madame Blanche Arral explains Turkish marriage customs where courtship follows marriage, mothers arrange matches, brides are veiled, and a Turkish husband is described as courtly and loving. She recalls letters of proposal and the intimate moment when a groom lifts the veil after the ceremony.

Margaret Hubbard Ayer Blanche Arral Madame Arral Constantinople Turkey Paris Madameral

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertised for Travelers

The piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as essential travel aid as hotels and restaurants boast cuisine unexcelled. It claims the tablets relieve weak stomachs by aiding digestive fluids, and notes they cost 50 cents per box and are widely available at druggists.

Stuart

Smallest Republic Andorra Delights in Charming Study

A review of Lewis Gaston Leary’s Andorra the Hidden Republic notes the book's vivid journey through the Pyrenees. It highlights Andorra’s tiny size, high mountains, farming and grazing economy, and the humor and dignity of its people as described by the author, with fine photographs and portraits like Dr Francisco Pla.

Andorra Lewis Gaston Leary Republic Mr. Leary Pyrenees France Spain Foix French Pyrenees Chicago Leary Las Escaldas Francisco Pla Paris Pla Feary Western Hemisphere New York McBride, Nast & Co

Travelers' Protective association Post D plans big membership push

At the Menger hotel yesterday morning Post D of the Travelers' Protective association voted to launch a membership campaign aiming to surpass 500 by December 1. If successful, a banquet will honor top workers with special guests. The group asked the state board to meet in Dallas and then San Antonio, with State Director Harry Holtz to present the matter. A report on railroad changes to the interchangeable mileage credential book is expected next Sunday.

Post D Travelers’ Protective Association Menger Hotel State Board of Directors Dallas San Antonio Harry Holtz

Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement from San Antonio Case

A San Antonio resident A. R. Heldrich testifies Doan's Kidney Pills gave lasting relief from back and kidney pain. He recalls endorsing the remedy in 1908 and notes others report similar benefits. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean San Antono Doan San Antonio A. R. Heldrich Montana St Texas Bexar Drug Co Quan Foster-Milburn Ct Buffalo New York United States

New Government Hill Christian Church Installed

The Government Hill Christian church held its installation service Sunday afternoon from 3 to 4 30 o clock. The church has been organized but one week with twenty charter members and a Sunday school of 127 pupils. Eighty five Sunday school pupils attended the installation. Mr Fitts organized the church and will be in charge until a pastor is found. Rev Hugh McLellan delivered the sermon.

Government Hill

Cabinet vacancy filled in Montreal by Coderre

The Gazette reports Louis Coderre member for Hochelaga was appointed secretary of state to fill the cabinet vacancy after F. D. Monk resigned the portfolio. The announcement comes from Montreal.

Montreal Que the Gazette Louis Coderre Hochelaga F. D. Monk

Government policy test with Coderre as finance minister

The text notes a policy test involving Mr Coderre in the role of finance minister. It mentions a government naval incident causing a cabinet split and an immediate contribution ranging from 30 million to 40 million dollars to the British administration and public works under a minister.

Coderre

Corpus Commissioner Dies After Illness

Corpus Christi mourns John J. Uehlinger longtime waterworks commissioner and city council member who died after a four day illness. A native of Berne Switzerland he settled in Corpus Christi and served the city for several years.

Corpus Christi Tex John J. Uehlinger Commission Waterworks Department of City Berne Switzerland Whs

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