War Savings Stamps contest rewards San Antonio pupils
The War Savings Stamps contest awarded prizes totaling $60,000 in stamps and certificates to 15 San Antonio and two rural pupils for selling large amounts of stamps. Mary Mason won first prize of 100, Henry Perez took second with 75, and several others earned 10 to 23 dollar equivalents. The event, held at Main Avenue High School, had 30 active workers from May 15 to September 14 with 160 registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Avenue High School
Mary Mason
Henry, Perez
Navarro
Willis Barber
Margil School
Harry Burkhalter
Brackenridge High School
Lester J. Sack
Stephen I. Austin Rehool
Charles 8. Meek
Hugh McLellan
M. J. Bliem
J. H. Savage
W. B. Hamilton
Meek
Madame Vetticlere
WB. Hamilton
San Antonio
Mose
Olive Porrill
Ad- King
Berthal Stiane
Bowie
Lola Carter
Adkins
Victor Ke Collings
Milam
Louis A. Hartung
Travis
Tiamal Meyers
Stephen. PF. Austin
Herbert Muller
Robert 3. Lee
American Brown
Burnett School
Kathryn Ball
Main Avenue
Theres. Halsbauer
Eleanor *Hrackenridge
Willie Belle Terrill
Adkins School
Alvin Kneupper
Seltin
Ma Wiepsitz
War Savings Stamps Campaign
War Savings
Young Women Training for Nurses Aid Abroad
Red Cross seeks trained women drivers and ambulances in San Antonio. Volunteers to enroll via Red Cross headquarters after training, with courses in home care and hospital service to aid refugees and soldiers. Also asks for fruit pits shells cloths and warm goods to make gas masks and burn 20,000 pairs of socks at Wolff Marx workroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Red Cross
San Antonio
Alice Loganbury
Southwestern
France
J.J. Stevens
Chandler
Tied Cross
Wolff & Marx
Union Ticket Office Opens in San Antonio
The United States Railroad Administration consolidates ticket services at 315 17 North St Marys Street with Ed McClanahan in charge. City offices of multiple railroads will close as railroad and sleeping car tickets, baggage checks, and schedules are offered at the new office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Railroad Administration
North St. Mary’s Street
Ed McClanahan
Southern Pacific Road
Southern
Pacific Railroad
International & Great Northern
Missouri, Kansas & Axis
San Antonio
Uvalde and Gulf
Arangas
Brigade Band to Perform At Community House Concert
The 165th Depot Brigade Band plays Sunday from 6 to 8 PM at the Community House. After the band program, vaudeville acts led by Lieutenant Martins White will entertain at 8:30. The music includes March Ate Lincoln Centennial, Over the World, Flow of Soul, The Lost Herd, and The Star Spangled Banner. vaudeville features Skating Max Closkoy, Rosenberg Comedy Quartet, Toyland performers Reynolds and Clark, Willie Des Fraser, Corporal Amoke, and Private My.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
165Th Depot Brigade
Luther D. Armstrong
Tlieutenant Martins White Trnit
Capi Travis
Troutman
Fillmarke
Rixner
Sullivan
Hayes
Prost
Taxens
Toro
Cohan
Max Closkoy
Rosenberg and
Ome
Evening classes offer motor repairing training this week
Night classes in automobile repairing will open this week under the public schools. Courses target men liable for the draft seeking readiness for special duty. Sessions run 7:30 to 9:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at various schools including Brackenridge, Navy, Bowie, Manuel arts, and Douglass High with enrollment at Manuel Arts Building and designated English classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yahoo
Brackenridge Grammar School
South
Alamo Street
Na‘yartno
South Pros
San Fernando Ny
Bowie School
Arbor Taee
Colorado
Manuel Arts
Romana Street
the High School
Douglass High
Colored
Main Avenue
Army Assignments and Promotions at Fort Sam Houston
Lieut Col Robert J Reaney relieved from Fort Sam Houston duties and ordered to Douglas Arizona for district quartermaster work. Col Trefiney to relieve Capt Frank W Regt who goes to Port Said Houston. Capt W H Dworak promoted to major. Second Lt Elmer J Christenson reassigned from Fort Sam Houston to Nogales Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Reaney
Siatant
Fort Sam Honsted
Douglass
Ariz
Arizona
Trefiney
Frank W. Regt
Houston
WH. Dworak
Q. M
Fort Sam Houston
Elmer Jr. Christenson
Nogales, Ariz
Kidney Health and Urine Poison Warnings
Doctor Watson warns that diseased kidneys spread poisons through the blood, causing swelling and pain in feet ankles wrists and back. A claimed remedy Anurie Tablets is promoted as a safe cure with guidance from Dr Purce ton, urging timely use and diet advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Watson
Stone
Wright
Urie
Purce
Ton
Soir
Removal Sale In Ladies Ready-To-Wear Department
The listing advertises trimmed suits coats dresses skirts and related apparel with varied prices for women and misses on the second floor. The sale highlights removal pricing across multiple garment types including suits coats dresses and skirts with values ranging from about 19.50 to 135.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepes & Prtr
Jersey
Cheases
Removal Sale Moves to New Houston Street Store
Thousands in San Antonio and vicinity attend a removal sale featuring high quality women’s sweaters waists and furs. The sale, not limited to a day, highlights silk georgette waists soft jackets and Manchurian wolf scarfs with huge discounts across men’s and boys’ clothing and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Housto Street
Civilians Seek Commissions Tie to Privates First Policy
News from the Southern Department confirms no orders yet on final adjutant general rulings requiring entry as privates before commissions. Most officer trainees at Leon Springs Cavalry School will come from enlisted men, while civilians may join the service to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Department
Adjutant General
Cavalry
Leon Springs
Washington
Civil Dife
Army ‘Staff Corps
Army
Navy
Martine Corps
Potatoes Arrive From Colorado For Local Sale
Dust of good potatoes from Colorado arrived in a car and are offered at eight and a half cents per pound by the Comaters Supply Co located at 418 Navarro Ave Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Comaters Supply
Soprano and Municipal Band Concert at Brackenridge Park
The San Antonio Municipal Band conducted by J Sauerwein with soprano soloist Mrs G E B Caving and Mes Gwinn present a program including Broadway medleys, operatic selections, marches and patriotic items. The concert runs Sunday afternoon from 4 to 7 at Brackenridge Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
G. EB. Caving
Brackenridge Park
Suady
GC. A. Davies
J. Sauerwein
Mareh
Weldon
Flatow
Dres Jo
Theater Party For Convalescents At Fort Sam Houston
Twenty four convalescent soldiers from Fort Sam Houston will attend a theater party Tuesday night at the Majestic Theater. The event, coordinated by Mrs. William Barnes and Majestic Manager Parks, includes a dinner at the Community House with hostesses from the Phoenix Club. Tickets and a $16 contribution support the entertainment and hospitality for the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Majestic Theater
William Barnes
Mynager Parks
The
Majestic
Larks
Service Is Free for Mexican Questionnaire Help
The Southern Department notes unscrupulous lawyers in San Antonio charging fees to assist Mexicans with questionnaires. It states there is no necessity for paid legal help and that reputable attorneys in San Antonio offer assistance voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Department
San Antonio
Antonio
Battalion Parade Becomes Center Of Travis Social Life
Camp Travis daily battalion parades at 60 attract families of officers and ladies as regiments vie for best appearance and precision. Brig. Gen. George H. Estes invites civilians to attend to meet the men and officers of the Cactus Division as regiments rotate appearances including Nineteenth Infantry and 35th Infantry during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Camp Travis
Cactus Division
George H. Estes
Nineteenth Infantry
35Th Infantry
Depot Brigade
Sdth Infantry
86Th Infantry
Development Battalion to Appear This Wednesday
A development battalion will appear this Wednesday showcasing the training given to men who could not join other programs. The event highlights the strong preparation provided to recruits unable to enter earlier military training.
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Chidren
Main Avenue’ High
Henry Perez
Nettleton
Chatham
U.S. Army
Greater
San Antonis
Tobscco
Travelers’ Cigar Shop
Ave
Ady
Union Ticket Office
Joelle Vaudeville
Commuphity House
Balbba_Park
San Die
Cale
M. J. Waves
Oakland Street
Oscar ‘Thorns
Stowers Furniture Compa
Col. Reaney Leaves
Bexar County
Women's. AM
Scar
Serge
Teres
Saane
Abe
Des. GE. Giginn
Plan Theater Party
Army ~ Post ‘Hospital
Spe Majestic Show
Noa Spears
Losoya
Literary Digest
Berty
Western Front
L ‘Arn
Bond
Nic, Tengg
Commerte
Texas
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