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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1949

Page

2

Trinity Methodist Building Slated for 38 Foot Expansion

Trinity Methodist Church plans a 38 foot extension to add classrooms and restrooms with lightweight tile blocks and future cut stone veneer for a third unit. The project will use volunteer labor and Roy L. Thomas as architect. Lay leaders will present the plan to the congregation Sunday. Reverend Herman Murph preaches on Why I Believe in God as part of a sermon series. Family Forum meets at 6 45 p m then evening service on Incentives for Living.

Trinity Methodist Church Roy L. Thomas Herman Murph

Negro Singer to headline Grace Church Youth Service

Hige Russell, a noted local Negro singer, will perform at Grace Church of the Nazarene at 44th and Alice Avenue during the Youth Service Sunday from 6 30 to 7 30 p m. The public is invited to attend.

Grace Church of the Nazarene 44Th Alice Avenue Hige Russell

Huge disease cost dwarfs state budget

The report estimates annual U S losses from arthritic diseases in the United States near twice New York State’s 1947 budget, highlighting the immense economic impact of these conditions.

New York State

Eleanor Roosevelt decries compromise with Soviets in UN

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt told State Department officials she would never compromise again to gain Soviet support. She cited Soviet refusals to release GI brides and questioned Soviet consistency on freedom of movement versus UN human rights principles.

Washington Eleanor Roosevelt United Nations United States Roosevelt Ussr Paris Pablov Russia Soviet Union

Armed Pair Rifles For Pay Roll Loot In Wall Street Heist

Two armed men stole a $5,667 payroll from messenger John Barrett on a Friday in Wall Street. The robbers ignored the Lower Manhattan downtown crime curb and fled with the briefcase containing insured cash. Police note Wall Street is a high risk zone for criminals with strict arrest rules.

New York Wall Street No Man’s Land Police Department Financial District Lower Manhattan Maiden Lane John Barrett

Tarrytown Methodist To Open New Building

Tarrytown Methodist Church plans a formal opening for Jan 30 with Rev Wood H Patrick preaching. A preaching mission will follow featuring Dr L A Spellman Rev Robert Tate Jr Rev Seaborn Riker Rev Frank Charlton and Rev Billy Morgan. Open house invites the public to inspect the new chapel and attend worship services.

Tarrytown Methodist Church Ted Richardson Robert French E. J. Humeston Karl J. Sladek Wood H. Patrick L. A. Spellman Seguin Robert S. Tate Jr Corpus Christi Seaborn Riker Elgin Frank Charlton Gonzales

Christ Lutheran Sermon on Debtors to the Gentiles

The Rev. Donald V. Hafemann will preach Debtors to the Gentiles at the 10 30 a m service at Christ Lutheran Church with Fritzi Viehweg at the organ. A sacred concert by the Baganza Trio of Plymouth Wis with harp marimba and vibraharp plays Tuesday at 8 pm at Concordia College. free will offering invited. Other midweek meetings include the Men's Club and Sunday school teachers in the Parish Hall and Friday evening activities.

Gentiles Donald V. Hafemann Christ Lutheran Church Fritzi Viehweg Lutheran Concordia College Baganza Plymouth Wis

Trinity Lutheran Guest Will Preach Sunday

Professor B Kurzweg will speak at 11 a.m. on The Call of Zacchaeus and lead the adult Bible class. At 7:30 p.m. Rev Donald V Hafemann vacancy pastor will preach Our Debt to the Gentiles. Monday 8 p.m. voters meeting. Sunday school teachers meet Monday 7 p.m. Choir meets Friday 8 p.m.

B. Kurzweg Trinity Lutheran Church Zacchaeus Donald V. Hafemann Trinity Congregation

Kerr Chooses Topic On Happiness Habit

The Rev Walter K Kerr pastor of Central Methodist Church speaks at 11 a m on Happiness Habit with a choir under Mrs Edna Anderson and Miss Mary Helen Jackson at the organ The 7 30 p m service features Overflowing with special music by Betty Skinner and a group of singers The Brotherhood of Central Church meets Thursday night in the parish hall.

Walter K. Kerr Central Methodist Church Edna T. Anderson Mary Helen Jackson Betty Skinner Lewis Lindahl Irene Palmer Mildred Bengtson Helen Palmer Ed Willenberg Harry Sandberg Jr Harriet Bengtson Helen Sellars Amy Jean Sandberg Martin Johnson Brotherhood of Central Church

Hillel Head to Speak at UT Christian Church

E. H. Laulsen director of the Hillel Foundation will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday at the UT Christian Church on “Some Interesting Customs of Judaism.” The Disciple Student Fellowship meets at 5:30 p.m. for its supper program. Rev. Darrel Gray discusses “It Feels Like Love but Is It?” continuing the series “From Friendship to Marriage.”

University Christian Church E. H. Laulsen Hillel Foundation Darrel Gray

Sermon Topics At University Methodist Church Services

Dr Edmund Heinsohn will preach The Years of the Locust at 11am with the choir directed by Dr B M Bakkegard and organ by Eldon Sutton. The 730pm service features Faith Active in Love and a Vesper Choir anthem with solo by Glenn Dowlen.

Edmund Heinsohn University Methodist Church B. M. Bakkegard Eldon Sutton Heinsohn Bakkegard Glenn Dowlen

Presbyterians To Hear Self Confidence Talk Sunday

Hyde Park Presbyterian Church sets 11 am sermon on How to Find Self Confidence led by Rev. John J. Mueller. An evening 7 30 service titled Gods Eloquent Silences explores mans search for the infinite and interpretations of divine silence.

Hyde Park Presbyterian Church John J. Mueller

Sermons and Talk Hit The Mighty Meek The High Price of Free

Rev. C. E. Bludworth pastor at Shettles Methodist Church presents Sunday messages. The morning sermon titled The Mighty Meek and the evening talk The High Price of the Free. Choir leader to discuss The Methodist Hymnal.

C. E. Bludworth Shettles Methodist Church

Life's Investment Theme Chosen by Armstrong

The Rev. Patrick W. Armstrong of Grace Methodist Church selects sermon topics for the day. Morning service will feature "God's Cure for Boredom" and the evening hour will present "Life's Investment" with special music by the Senior and Vesper Choirs.

Patrick W. Armstrong Grace Methodist Church

Three Die In C82 Crash Near Fort Bragg

Fayetteville NC January 14 three men died in the crash landing of a C82 Flying Boxcar. Thirty six paratroopers rode the silks to safety and one survivor was unhurt. Sergeant Bert Lee Hodgkiss safety man aboard the craft survived and helped others escape. Names of the dead were not released. Injuries reports said at least three paratroopers were injured, one seriously.

Fayetteville N. C Bert Lee Hodgkiss 82Nd Airborne Division Public Information Office Pope Air Forces Base Fort Bragg

Judge Convicted Of Tax Evasion In Missouri

Circuit Judge Emory E. Smith of Monett Mo was found guilty on one count of income tax evasion from a six count federal indictment covering 1942 through 1947 Deliberations lasted one hour and 35 minutes and the jury cleared him on the other five counts Key witness Virginia Butler Sullinger former court reporter said she had to kick back part of her salary and is suing for 10000 dollars

Joplin Emory E. Smith Monett Smith Missouri Young Republicans Kansas City Virginia Butler Sullinger

Gen Born to Speak at Llano Chamber Banquet

Llano will host General Charles F. Born commander of the Indoctrination Division Air Training Command Lackland AFB San Antonio as guest speaker at the 24th annual Llano Chamber of Commerce banquet Tuesday evening Jan 18 He replaces General Walter Krueger who canceled due to his wife's illness with the announcement by Dr H J Hoerster program committee chairman

Llano Spl Charles F. Born Air Training Command Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio

Asbury Methodist Talks on New Building Plan

The Rev D Rhea Allison will preach Jesus Had No Credentials But Himself at Asbury Methodist Church on Sunday. An official board meeting next week will likely select a contractor for the first unit of the new church to be built at East 38th Street and Cherrywood Road, with services currently held at Robert E Lee School.

Jesus D. Rhea Allison Asbury Methodist Church Cherrywood Road Robert E. Lee School

Christian Youth Parley to Hear Stuart Long Sermon

The Rev John Barclay will deliver the sermon What the Lord Requires at Central Christian Church Sunday 10 55 a m. Laura Mae Cullen will sing a solo and the choir will perform the anthem Stuart Long local newscaster will speak at the Christian Youth Fellowship supper at 6 p m Sunday.

John Barclay Central Christian Church Laura Mae Cullen Stuart Long Supr Christian Youthellowship

Meaning of Church Talk Planned by Stevenson

The Rev. A. K. Stevenson of Hyde Park Christian Church will speak at the 10 50 a m service on The Meaning of the Church Youth groups meet at 6 30 p m with the 7 30 p m service featuring The Man With the Measuring Line.

A. K. Stevenson Hyde Park Christian Church

Layman Will Fill Pulpit at Govalle Methodist Church

Albert D. Nelson, chairman of the Board of Stewards, will fill the pulpit at the Sunday morning service with the topic The Crusade for Christ and His Church. At 7 15 p m the pastor will speak on Making Character.

Albert D. Nelson Stewards Govalle

Moving Dunes Burying Paths Move Up to 30 Feet

A barkhan or moving dune of loose sand shifts position, with reports of some Egypt dunes traveling as much as 30 feet annually, altering landscapes and paths in desert regions.

Egypt

Letter recalls disappearance of Virginia Carpenter from TSCW campus

A pencil letter to the Houston Press revived the seven month mystery of Virginia Carpenter, last seen on the Texas State College for Women campus in Denton last June. Mrs. Gladys Bass and two friends tell of a girl in Nacogdoches claiming to be Virginia, alleging hitchhiking, hunger, and a cafe meeting before vanishing. Sheriff unable to substantiate the tale.

Houston Houston Press Virginia Carpenter Texarkana Gladys Bass Chireno Nacogdoches County Virginia Texas State College For Women Denton Nacogdoches

Mail Pouch With $75,000 Disappears

Chicago reports say a mail pouch containing between 75,000 and 80,000 dollars went missing Thursday night en route from Waukesha Wisconsin to Chicago. Inspectors questioned the messenger, railroad crew, and clerks as to whether the pouch was lost, misplaced, or stolen.

Chicago INS Post Office Department Waukesha, Wisbank J. Harold Marks Waukesha Federal Reserve Bank Marks Elmer J. Holmes

Convention Planned by Dr. Roy V. Starr at Grace Church

Dr. Roy V. Starr of Springfield Illinois will lead eight nights of convention services at Grace Church of the Nazarene starting January 15. Starr district superintendent of the Illinois District for the Church of the Nazarene will speak on holiness on night two.

Roy V. Starr Springfield Ill Grace Church of the Nazarene Starr Illinois Church of the Nazarene

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