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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1951

Page

3

Prayers Planned For Servicemen At St Paul Church

Prayers will be said Sunday at 7 30 p m for about 20 men serving in the military at St Paul Lutheran Church. Pastor Rev Albert F Jesse will lead intercessions assisted by Richard Z Meyer vicar. The event closes a series of illustrated sermons on Living for Christ with musical numbers from the girls choir and mixed choir performing Prayer Response. Church Exten sion Sunday follows with sermons at 830 and 1030 a m to support missions in Texas Missouri Synod churches.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Albert F. Jesse Christ Richard Z. Meyer St. Paul Church Jesus Holler John J. Socha Lutheral Missouri Synod Texas

First Presbyterians State Fellowship Day Observed

The First Presbyterian Church observes Westminster Fellowship Day with the Westminster Fellowship and Junior Choir presenting the service Christ Calls Serve in Faith at 10 50 worship. Participants Noel Roebuck John Hagood Bill Beardslee Nancy Beardster Joy Estes and Jerry Smith take part. Junior Choir sings Our Help in Ages Past.

First Presbyterian Church Westminster Fellowship Christ Noel Roebuck John Hagood Bill Beardslee Nancy Beardster Joy Estes Jerry Smith

Speakers Named for Manchaca Methodist Services

The Manchaca charge of the Methodist Church announced speakers for Sunday services. Rev. John K. Beery will lead morning worship with Rev. John N. McKay of San Marcos Creedmoor and John H. Strickland at Cedar Creek also in the morning. The pastor will preach both morning and evening on The One Important Thing and Meeting The Issue.

Manchaca Methodist Church John K. Beery John N. McKay San Marcos Creedmoor John H. Strickland Cedar Creek

Froehner to discuss The Prophet of the Road at Asbury

Asbury Methodist Church will host Rev. Calvin W. Froehner speaking Sunday at 11 a m on The Prophet of the Road, the fourth sermon in the Early Methodist Church series. Evening service at 7 will feature gospel hymn singing and a sermon titled Great Desire. Mrs. A M Armstrong will be the assistant.

Asbury Methodist Church Calvin W. Froehner Early Methodist Church A. M. Armstrong

Miller to Discuss 'Living Church' at Congregational Church

The Rev. A Ram Miller will discuss the concept of a living church during Sunday services at the Congregational Church. He will outline how faith and community engagement shape church life and outreach in the upcoming week.

Miller Congregational Church A Ram Miller

Sweet to Base Talk On Christianity ABC

At Lees Avenue Church the continuation of a study begun last Sunday morning will be led by minister R. B. Sweet. The evening sermon will focus on the theme We Reap What We Ad.

ABC Lees Avenue R. B. Sweet

Concordia Professor To Speak at Trinity Church

The sermon at Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday will be titled Transfiguration Glory and delivered by Rev. Arthur E. Graf at 11 a.m. At the 7:30 p.m. service Professor Harold Hiller of Lutheran Concordia College will preach while the pastor serves as liturgist.

Arthur E. Graf Trinity Lutheran Church Harold Hiller Lutheran Concordia College

Key to Blessed Life Subject at St. John's Lutheran

The Rev. C. J. Bohls will present The Key to a Profitable and Blessed Life as the Sunday program at 10:45 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church. Services are conducted in the Austin Theater located at 2130 South Congress Avenue.

C. J. Bohls St. John’s Lutheran Church Austin Theater South Congress Avenue

Baptist Survey To Be Held Here

The Rev. J Woodrow Fuller superintendent of missions for Fort Worth Baptists will aid the survey committee of Austin Baptist churches in locating new places for Baptist work February 5 to 9. Austin is among 25 cities studied for land costs and first unit construction for possible new Baptist organizations. Local pastors will gather information for display and Fuller will arrive February 6 to spend about a week.

J. Woodrow Fuller Fort Worth Austin E. L Austin Baptist Association Sparks Fuller

New Braunfels Parish Blessed by Manning

The Very Rev. Joseph L. Manning of the San Antonio archdiocese blessed the completed $79,000 acme parish in New Braunfels, Pete and Paul Catholic Parish. Attending were Father A. C. Wangler and several local priests including Fathers James Moore Alois Hepp and J J Hildebrand plus Father Bruno Hubertus and Father Anthony Cislak.

New Braunfels Joseph L. Manning San Antonio Robert E Pete and Paul Catholic A. C. Wangler Seaman Robling Nfels James Moore Alois Hepp Seguin J. J. Hildebrand Selma Bruno Hubertus Anthony Cislak Father Clercent Joseph Petsch Armand J. Weber Benton Thurmond

Snowslide Traps Phone Lineman for Two Hours

Reno reports John McKinnon age 28 was buried by a snowslide for over two hours on Thursday. Five coworkers diverted their search when their shovels hit a snowcat tractor under which he lay. He was rescused and reported in good condition Friday at Washoe General Hospital.

Reno John MecKinnon McKinnon Toboagan Washoe General

A&M Graduate Joins Fayette Vets School Staff

Howard Fuchs of Sarmine, a Texas A&M College graduate set to receive a BS in agriculture education, joins Fayette County Vocational 1 for Veterans as an instructor for the fourth class in Fayetteville. He begins duties February 1.

LA Grange Howard Fuchs Sarmine Texas A&m College Fayette County Fuchs Fayetteville

Two Teens Re-Captured After Bell Jail Break

Waco police recaptured two 14 and 16 year old youths who escaped the Bell County jail early Thursday. They had been held in Belton on burglary charges and said they took a car, rode to Fort Worth, then to Hubbard before abandoning the vehicle and hitchhiking to Waco.

Waco UPI Bell County Belton Fort Worth Hubbard

Llano Prepares for Its Largest 4-H Livestock Show Saturday

Llano County readies its best ever A and 4 H livestock show at the veterans school building sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Exhibits include 32 fat steers 27 fat barrows 12 breeding gilts eight fat lambs and 48 capons with education displays by FFA and FHA and pastry exhibits from the home making department. prize money totals 281 plus a Hereford feeder calf donated by BH A Fitzsimons of San Antonio to be awarded in livestock divisions with judges named for swine sheep poultry and education exhibits.

Llano Llano County Veterans School Junior Chamber of Commerce FFA FHA Liano High School BH. A. Fitzsimons San Antonio James Epam Tom Henry San Saba Forest Smathers Tommy Stewart Judg Poultry Lester Inman J. A. Marshall Georgetown Fat eteers—Ganther Buie Theo Crenwelge J. C. McDougall Jim Renick Gordon Schmidt Reynold Schorlemmer Charles Hartman Benton Cassaday Frances Casaday

22 Hays Countians Ordered Into Draft

San Marcos January 26 ANS Bhlint Jordan drafts 22 men from Hays County for February 6 induction. Names include William Charles Hall Jr Samuel Ramos Garza Daniel B Rojo Jr Hilmar Martin Roessing Jimmie Louis Henry Cantu Morales John Henry Hardeman Jack Washer Harvey Montague Norwood Clifton Johnny Wilkins Jr Eldon Landon Spaw Howard Willis Key.

San Marcos ANS Bhlint Jordan Hays Caldwell Hays County Armed Forces William Charles Hall Jr Samuel Ramos Garza Daniel B. Rojo Jr Hilmar Martin Roessing Jimmie Louis Henry Cantu Morales John Henry Hardeman Ward Horace Hays Jack Washer Harvey Montague

Registration Hours For STSC Listed

Registration hours for Southwest Texas State College for the semester are listed. Students with surnames from U to Z register from 8 to 9 a.m., those with Q to T from 9 to 10, and others follow in reverse alphabetical order. Of the total, 194 are veterans.

Southwest Texas State College

Rites Held for Rockdale Woman Mary Schneebeli at 94

Funeral services were conducted for Mary Schneebeli aged 94 by Rev. Byron Welch in Rockdale. Burial followed in Forest Grove Cemetery. Born in Bern Switzerland in 1856 she came to the United States at 16 and lived near Rockdale for 64 years. She was the last survivor of the immediate Chris Von Gonton family with surviving relatives Annie Luetge Lena Schneebeli Jack Rudolph Schneebeli Mary Schneebell Alice Edmondson.

Rockdale Mary Schneebeli Byron Welch Buria Forest Grove Annie Luetge Lena Schneebeli Jack and Rudolph Schneebeli Mary Schneebell Austin Alice Edmondson Deridder

Lampasas Chamber Names Acting Manager

Lampasas Jan 26 Mrs Margot A Davis has been named acting manager of the Lampasas Chamber of Commerce until a new manager is hired She previously served as office secretary for months and as recording secretary of the Lampasas Ladies' Club following Virgil Johnson's resignation who had held the post since last May.

Lampasas ANS Margot A. Davis Lampasas Chamber of Commerce Virgil Johnson Davis Lampasas Ices

Bastrop 4-H Boys Enter Houston Fat Stock Show Scramble

Three Bastrop County 4-H members Irvin Davis Lee Davis of Smithville Gordon Probst of Rockne and L C Smith of Bastrop will compete in the calf scramble at the 1951 Houston Fat Stock Show January 31 to February 11 per Bastrop County agent Darius B McCombs.

Bastrop ANS Bastrop County Houston Irvin Lee Davis Smithville Gordon Probst Rockne L. C. Smith Darius B. McCombs

Livestock Sale Report from Lockhart Area Auction

Heavy bulls sell 26 to 27 dollars, medium bulls 25 to 26, fat calves 35, medium calves 29 to 26, stocker calves 22 to 40. Hogs and cows priced per pound. multiple buyers named from Dale, Lockhart, Luling, Staples, Red Rock, Kingsbury and nearby towns with varied weights and prices.

Khart M. Riddle Dale Jigeer Alexander A. A. Alexander Jim Roberts Lockhart William Ariton Zack Hanna Red Rock H. H. Kelley Robert E. Lee Willie Ewald Billi Anton Jim Gorsien’ Ah Kingsbury Willie Pete Luding

Gl Too Late To Give Flowers to Mother

Pittsburgh report of Corporal Albert Volz who took emergency furlough from Guam to visit his critically ill mother Mrs. Mary Volz. He arrived early and waited near the funeral home for arrangements as she was buried Saturday.

Pittsburgh Albert Volz Air Force Guam Jes Mary Volz

Directors Named For Llano Chamber of Commerce

Llano January 26 Jim Watkins newly elected president announces appointees to the Lieng Chamber of Commerce board. Members include M C Daichau retiring president Dr nae iova Will Dodgen Dol M Stewart Jr T J Moore Elmer sth and E Daichau. Board meeting called for Monday night.

Llano ANS Jim Watkins Lieng Chamber of Commerce M. C. Daichau Nae Iova Dodgen Dol M . Stewart Jr T. J. Moore Elmer &Th E. Daichau Hoerster Lestic Swenson Orésalindhes Watkins

San Marcos Meter Take Goes to Polio Fund

Mayor Frank W. Zimmerman says parking meter takings on Tuesday to Thursday will be donated to the March of Dimes Campaign. The city partners with Karpark Corp which installed the meters. Karpark waives its half for those days, boosting county contributions toward a $4,000 goal.

San Marcos Frank W. Zimmerman March of Dimes Karpark Corporation WH. Timer

San Saba Hospital Official Replaced by New Staff

Ben A. Wyatt, longtime accountant and assistant business manager at San Saba Memorial Hospital, resigns and moves to Brownwood. E. G. Hillman, a former San Saba superintendent, returns to assume the post. Mrs. Lillian Cobern appointed to assist in nursing staff.

San Saba ANS Ben A. Wyatt San Saba Memorial Hospital Brownwood E. G. Hillman Lillian Cobern

Tote Board Inventor Henry Straus Noted War Hero

Henry L. Straus, credited with inventing the modern tote board used at racing venues, also served as a skilled naval aviator during the first World War.

Henry L. Straus

Diet Aids Mental Patients Says JAMA Report

Chicago report says an acid forming diet improved four mental patients who did not respond to other treatments. Dr Julius J feld of Forest Sanitarium Des Plaines Illinois notes the diet induced an acid spinal fluid condition similar to shock therapy. The four patients, with conditions described as schizophrenia or split personality, improved after 12 to 14 days on a high meat egg butter diet with restricted sugars.

Chicago Journal of the American Medical Association Julius J.feld Forest Sanitarium Des Plaines Steinfeld

Centexas Red Cross Panel Meets at Taylor

Taylor hosts the Central Texas Council of the American Red Cross. The council covers 11 counties and aids Fort Hood and McCloskey Hospitals in Temple. JR Owen presided in the chair’s absence with welcome by Miss Mary Moody of Taylor and response by Mrs. T. D. Vaughn of Bertram. K D Carmichael from the state office attended as supplies were allocated by Miss Peaees and Peggy Dooley of Fort Hood and McCloskey respectively.

State Office the American Red Cross Fort

Rosell Returns From California Trip At Evangelical Free Church

Pastor Paul F. Rosell resumes duties at the Evangelical Free Church with both 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services after returning from California. A Swedish service follows at 2:30 p.m. with Miss Jens Larson as speaker.

Paul F. Rosell Evangelical Free Church California Jens Larson

Preview by Doctors Jeffers Signals Major Outlook

Public notice invites readers to send $1.00 for a 1951 preview by Drs. Joseph and Helene Jeffers. The program promises discussions on war peace floods drought famine and the Messiah return. Broadcasts air Sundays on XERF Del Rio and KTHT Houston with listed times.

Drs. Joseph and Helene Jeffers Houston Texas XERF del Rio C.S.T

Gregg Installed As New Head Of San Marcos CC

Gregg was installed as head of the San Marcos chamber of commerce as officers and three new directors were elected including R. L. Thornton H Price Jr and Paul Rogers. Secretary manager Caesar Damon was re-elected. Guest speakers included John Ben Shepperd.

Gregg San Marcos Luther Thompson Austin Chamber of Commerce Max Starcke LCRA W. 2. Miles Joe Buckner Hugh Fuchs Bianco B. Watson Clem Armbruser Buda Norman Schlemmer Kyle Ed Horn H. E. Cutcher Lockhart Walter Cardwell Luling Robert Harper Martindale Don Mathews E. A. Staats New Braurfels W. L. Jones C. C. Patterson San Antonio R. Deschner Seguin Snd Max Schiwitz Ubland Parks Johnson

Lee County Scouts Plan Pot Luck Supper

Several Boy Scout troops in Lee County will host a pot luck supper at the Lexington hall at 7 30 p m Otto Fick Lee County chairman says a principal speaker from Ails will attend the event.

Giddings ANS Lee County Lexington Aoe Ails Otto Fick

Contract For San Marcos Air Base Rehab Let

San Marcos on January 26 ANS reports a rehabilitation contract for the San Marcos Air Base awarded to the Farnsworth Chambers Company of Houston. The mobilization type project begins Monday with completion targeted around March 180 to house 2100 military and 400 civilian personnel.

San Marcos ANS Farnsworth-Chambers Houston Jeve G. Garrett Ellsworth 5. Davis Galveston Wiliam F. Stewart

Bartlett Chamber elects H M Keith as president

The Bartlett Cooperative manager H M Keith is chosen president of the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce. Gilbert Kretzschmar is elected vice president, E C Brune secretary treasurer, with directors Mil ton Fuqua W F Blair F W Vickers and Ford T Marin. Holdover directors are Aubrey Messer H G Thomas A Guenzel Cy Young and Dr George Fowler. Discussion includes street naming house numbering and attracting a doctor to serve the six mile radius.

Bartlett ANS H. M. Keith Bartlett Cooperative Chamber of Commerce Gilbert Kretzschmar Farmer E. C. Brune Milton Fuqua W. F. Blair F. W. Vickers Ford T. Marin Aubrey Messer H. G. Thomas A. Guenzel Cy Young George Fowler

Vets Losing GI Aid May Get State Help

Texas veterans whose GI Bill eligibility has expired may qualify for state aid under the Hazlewood Act. Veterans Affairs officer Guy B. Cole at Southwest Texas State College said the act provides free tuition for eligible veterans who establish Texas residency, with students responsible for all fees other than tuition.

San Marcos Texas Guy B. Cole Southwest Texas State College Cole

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