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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
3
Society notes a Saturday evening military dansant planned on the roof of the St. Anthony. The event is listed in the social calendar under Saturday Evening activities.
The Pi Beta Phi hosted a 1 PM Saturday luncheon at Wolff & Marx with wine and silver blue decor and floral favors. Attendees included Mrs. Bennett Jr. and other society members from Austin and San Antonio. visiting Miss Anna Reese of Gonzales returned home, while Miss Jessie Fouts left Gonzales after visiting. A rooftop St. Anthony military dansant with dances and songs was publicized, with many reservations. Mr. Callans hosted a Friday luncheon and card party at West French Place followed by a musical program by Dorothy Pagenstecher, Levy Meeks, and Mary Howard. a large guest list attended.
A welcoming party on the Travis Club roof honored Rice Institute attendees with a guest list featuring William King Lee Haltom Charles Bradbent Teddy McIlhenny Dudley Meek Austin Duggan and Alex George among others. Notable guests included Miss Elizabeth Evans Grace MacClannahan Laura Virginia Adams Annie Rose Scott Marie Mayer Marjorie Campbell Nancy Pryor Edwina Irvin Helen Irvin Dora Witherspoon Lucile Bear Margaret Taylor Mattie Terrell Isadore Taylor Mildred Johnson and more. Chaperons Dr and Mrs E O Evans Mrs Lydia Drew Shelley and George E Shelley attended the Austin-hosted event.
The Prospect Hill Baptist Church marks 25 years since its 1891 organization born from Fire Street Mission. Former pastor Rev. D. Daniel of El Paso will preach at both services with J. G. Wells directing the music. T. V. Neal now serves as pastor.
The Ministerial Union meeting led by Rev. R. W. McCann and Rev. C. E. McStravick is likely to spark lively discussion over YWCA allowances for soldiers and girls at Camp Cecil Lyon. Some deplore misinterpretation and urge continuing city girls and guardsmen meetings under proper conditions. Rev. J Morillo Todd, Madison Square Presbyterian Church, backs finding a suitable provision.
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The piece argues for YWCA oversight to provide wholesome social entertainment for soldiers and city youths amid a dance culture. It contrasts support for social service with religious objections from Rev. McCann, noting concerns about Christian standards and novelty lapel naming.
Rev. Harvey Officer will preach at St Pauls Episcopal. The progressive B Y P U meets at First Baptist at 6 45. San Fernando Cemetery Society meets Thursday at San Fernando Cathedral. The German Methodist Church hosts 8 pm entertainment Tuesday. First Presbyterian offers 8 pm Friday program and refreshments. Fidelis class meets at 10 am Sunday. welcomes young ladies. Rev. Paul F Ebert to preach at Grace English Evangelical Lutheran. Denver Heights Church of Christ host revival with Rev. D W Bills. Elder A J Benson preaches at Montana and Walters tent. Captain Lord of Chicago to sing at First Baptist. Third Illinois infantry band to play. Dr J S Porter to preach on Going to School. Rev R Y Barber to preach at Christ Church Laurel Heights. Ministerial Union called gathering Monday 10 30 at Y M C A. St Mark’s Episcopal will have morning service with Rev Hargis Masterson Jr. and chaplain N B Clinch to preach evening.
At a recent Travis Park Baraca class meeting the six month officers were elected including Edwin Farrior as president Dan Murphy vice president Tom Chadwick treasurer A M Singer corresponding secretary Mr Montgomery recording secretary Mr Meyers librarian Ben P Lane teacher and Messrs Jourdan Dilley and Weatherford assistant teachers Renovations were planned for classrooms and other business was completed A Bible class for men meets Sundays at 9 30 in the Baraca room of Travis Park Methodist Church all men are invited.
A Washington Star quip features Farmer Corntossel noting boarders who kick without eating are more profitable than those who eat and cause trouble. He suggests the marginal profit comes from disturbances rather than consumption.
An appeal from Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana invites rheumatism sufferers to write for a free home treatment said to cure muscular and joint pains sciatica lumbago backache kidney pain and neuralgia. The program claims to purge uric acid from blood loosen stiff joints purify blood and restore energy.
Calendar notes varied church services across Buena Vista Riverside Park Central Hillcrest First Beacon Hill and others with Sunday schools 9 30 to 10 45 morning sermons 11 and 8 p m plus midweek meetings and special guests in Fort Worth soldiers’ chaplains and civic church groups.
The San Antonio class at Modern Woodmen Hall 117 North Flores hosts multiple services Sunday three services start with 3 p.m. lecture by K Gerbens on Watch Ye Stand Fast in the Faith Be Manly Be Strong I Cor xvi ends with 4 15 p m Bible study and 8 symposium. Weekday meetings include Tuesday 7 p m prayer, Thursday 3 p m Bible study, and Friday 7 p m tabernacle study.
St Marys Church on St Marys street lists Sunday Masses from 6:30 to 11 with a high mass and sermon at 11. Special visitors mass at 9 and 10. children’s mass at 8:15 followed by catechism. Holy Name Society and Children of Mary groups attend specific masses. Weekly devotions, prayer services, and catechism follow the schedule. San Fernando Cathedral outlines Spanish and English masses and Society meetings. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows holds Sunday Spanish mass with sermon and catechism.
South Side Church Alamosa and Hun stock avenues minister Fitts Bible school 10 a m preaching 11 a m subject The Church As a Build ne Christian Endeavor 7 p m Loyal Men's Bible class urged 10 a m business. Prospect Hill Church West Travis and North Sabinags streets Bible school 9 26 a m church 11 a m Rev H W Newby preaching Christian Endeavor 4 39 p m Central Church Main avenue services morning and night Rev Hugh McLellan Sunday school 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor 7 30 p m Government Hill Christian Church New Braunfels avenue Mason street Sunday school 9 45 a m preaching 11 a m 8 p m J C Bell Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Ladies Ald Society meets at church Mondays 2 p m.
The San Antonio branch led by John A. Lewis general overseer meets Sundays at 3 p m in Red Men’s hall 112% Sole dad street and Wednesdays at 7 30 p m at 128 Cedar street The sermon topic for tomorrow is Who May Abide the Day of His Coming Who Shall Stand When He Appeareth A weekly prayer meeting is at 5 p m at 128 Cedar street with evangelist Nettle E Green in charge
Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Morning message titled Men and Their Attitude Toward God. Evening message Why I Believe in the God of the Bible. Prayer meeting held every Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.
The Church of the Nazarene lists services at Colorado and Sandoval streets with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 11 a m The Fouss People’s Society meets at 7 p m and the evening sermon at o o clock Prayer meeting at p m Thursday W O Self is the pastor
Sunday school at 2 30 p m preaching at 8 30 and 7 p m twilight service Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 p m Thursday Bible class 2 30 p m lesson In Revelation at 6826 Matagorda
The First Church of Christ Scientist on Avenue PD and Fifth Street offers Sunday services at 11 a m and 7 p m on the subject Substance. Evening service repeats the morning sermon. Sunday school convenes at 9 30 a m and a testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 7 p m.
Central Congregational Church at the Woodmen of the World hall hosts services on Sunday September 10 with 10 a.m. Sunday school and 10 a.m. worship and sermon led by Pastor C. A. Riley at 822 East Houston Street.
St Pauls on Grayson and Willow hosts Holy Communion at 8:00 and sermon at 11:00 with Rev F C Price Jr and Rev Harvey Officer also preaching Evening prayers at 8:00. Christ Church Laurel Heights led by Bishop Capers with Rev John Rident and Rev R Y Barber on Sundays. no early communion. Bishop Capers to preside on the 17th and 24th. St Johns at Cherry and Burnet lists Rev Barber and Rev Officer with Holy Communion 7:30 and Evening Prayer at 8:00. Sunday school 9:30. no morning service. St Marks Church entry begins but continues incomplete in text.
Sunday services include Sabbath school at 9 30 a m and morning worship with a sermon at 11 am The Young People Association meets at 7 30 am with an 8 o clock sermon Young people's prayer services are on Tuesday evening Congregational prayer meeting Wednesday evening Pastor F S Erne.
Evangelical Friedens Church on Main and Elmira lists Sunday school at 9 15 a m and service at 10 30 a m with a Sunday school teachers meeting on Tuesday at 7 p m led by Pastor Julius Reichert.
Grace English Evangelical Church on Avenue E and Fifth Street leads a Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 11 withRev Paul F Hern delivering the sermon. A social tea hosted by the Ladies Aid Society is planned for September 12 at 821 Mason Street. St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church on South Presa and Roseborough hosts German and English services with a parochial school starting September 18. St Johns Church at Nueva and South Presa offers German services at 10 30 a m and English at 4 p m with sermons on Christ's aim and Our Tomorrow.
A long list of Methodist churches in the area reports pastors, Sunday schools, and service times. Travis Park, German, Government Hill, San Marcos Street, Alamo Heights, Fast End, Palm Heights, Prospect Hill, Cornel uy Pugsiey, Laurel Heights, Kinley Avenue, West End, Alamo Church, and Women’s Missionary events are detailed with specific sermon topics and midweek activities.
Pine Street Church and First United Church list 11am and 7pm services with Sabbath schools and youth meetings. Alamo Heights and West End feature afternoon preaching and Kristian Endeavor gatherings. First Church on Avenue D holds Bible classes, Young League, and midweek events. Madison Square Presbyterian notes Sunday school with further activities to follow.
T F Hutchinson of Little Rock Arkansas describes years of kidney trouble and failed remedies. After using Foley Kidney Pills he reports improvement and after five boxes is now well. The product claims to drive out aches from kidney trouble and bladder disorders and to aid sleep.
The Majestic Theater will close its vaudeville bill tomorrow at 8 30 with seven acts, headliners Billy Montgomery and George Perry plus Agnes Scott's The Red Fox Trot. Extra added attraction Dainty Marie Venus of the Air performs new feats. other acts include Yates and Wheeler Who's who and Which Five Girls Lon Smith and Constance Farmer Nonsense and La Pilarica with dance numbers.
Blanche Sweet stars in Jesse L. Lasky’s Public Opinion shown at the Empire. A courtroom sequence depicts a nurse on trial for murder with a dead woman’s spirit guiding a juror, district attorney, and judge to reveal the truth. The director refined the scene over four days to achieve perfection.
Emma Bunting and seven stock company members will present Billie Burke's Jerry at the Grand Opera House starting Monday night. The title role fits Miss Bunting’s lovable tom boy persona and is well cast with strong support. The run ends with Tess of the Storm Country on Sunday after matinees Saturday and Sunday.
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