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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1911
Page
5
Katherine M. Joseph as editor authorizes publication. Office contact now 1359 after old 176. Home number 2862 remains listed for correspondence.
Miss Celia Wrather gives a luncheon at her Main avenue home at 1 oclock for her wedding attendants. A reception follows at the International club at 8 oclock in the evening for Miss Eleanor Foster national secretary of the American Woman's Exchange.
The Beacon Hill School Parent-Teacher Association held its first meeting at the school yesterday afternoon with strong attendance and lively discussion on Our Responsibilities led by Mrs. George Worley. A social hour with sandwiches and ices followed as members outlined plans for a dollar social in October and a brief program.
Miss Honorine Reich entertained the Luther league of St. John's church in honor of A Hartian who will leave Sunday night for Iowa to stay three years. A musical program was enjoyed and the guest register was presented to Mr Hartman. Ices were served.
Miss Eleanor V. Joseph will resume vocal music classes at her YWCA studio starting Monday September 11. The sessions will be held in the YWCA building, continuing her instruction program for students in the area.
The Fair association plans a conference September 14 at the Menger hotel with general passenger agents from all railway lines to arrange excursion rates for the ten day fair starting November 3. Leaders hope statewide and remote districts will boost attendance, aiding regional development and promoting Good Roads Day and auto races.
A new feature at Texas A and M College enables a student colony to perform paid practical farm work while attending agriculture classes. The $2500 yearly state fund, directed by Dr. C. P. Fountain, supports undergraduates needing assistance, with H. L. Knight supervising a 350 acre farm and registrations handled by the farm director.
Taylor Tex Sept 9 A district Sunday school convention covering twenty counties will be held in Kh next month. Dr John eld is raising a fund to finance the event and has received liberal support.
Taylor Texas on September 9 reports the attorney general has approved bonds totaling 16000 dollars to fund a new school building, with site selection still pending.
Miss Lillian Fryckberg and Harry Johnson married Wednesday night at 8 30 at the home of the bride's parents in Calallen. The ceremony was conducted by Rev White and was attended by friends and relatives from the community.
John Johnsen reads an ad seeking Johanne Hansen from 1880 Minneapolis arrives at a lawyer's office. A will leaves $100 000 to a Johanne Hansen, prompting Johnsen to propose marriage to his trusted housekeeper. The couple wed before learning the inheritance may not belong to her.
A dense schedule of Episcopal Presbyterian Christian Catholic Baptist and Methodist services is listed for numerous churches in San Antonio. It includes St Pauls St Lukes St Johns Christ Laurel Heights First Presbyterian Madison Square Westminster Pine Street Central Christian South Side Catholic St Marys St Henrys St Josephs and more with service times Sunday schools sermons and special notices.
The notice lists services at Government Hill Methodist Episcopal Trinity Methodist and Grace Lutheran churches including sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday school times, and leagues. Also notes Theosophy Bible Students and Christian Science gatherings with times and venues. Mission and Alliance activities in San Antonio.
People seeking seats in the Jewish synagogue at the corner of Aubrey and Gilbeau streets can now arrange space with Jake Karotkin of 318 West Commerce Street.
Brownsville real estate exchange formed with permanent status on September 9. S. K. Hallam named president and A. E. Mouses vice president. Affiliation planned with state association. Directors: Hallom, Mousees, Blackshear, Clay, Stevenson, Heilbig, Hallom.
Agricultural Commissioner Kane and Nursery Inspector Sam H. Dixon conferred in Houston on September 9 about a winter program to combat pests affecting citrus fruit.
The list records I. and G. N. arrivals from the north with times 6:45am for No. 5, 6:30pm for No. 3, and 9:55am for No. 7, including No. 6:45am departures.
Fragmentary timetable details list train numbers and destinations from Kerrville to Houston Cuero Victoria and El Paso with various departures and Sundays, including lines G H S A and Santa Fe depot notes. The text shows multiple No. numbers and times but lacks coherent structure or dates.
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