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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1950

Page

3

Wilshire Pastor to Be Installed Sunday in Austin

The Rev James P McCrary will be installed as minister of the new Wilshire Presbyterian Church at 5 p m Sunday at Robert E Lee School 3308 Hampton Road temporary church site The installation committee of Central Texas Presbytery includes Dr W F O Kelley chair man E A Dean and Dr Flynn V Long McCrary a native of Arkansas and Davidson College and Union Theological Seminary graduate served a Louisiana pastorate and spent 18 months in Europe and the Near East for post graduate study at Edinburgh University

James P. McCrary New Wilshire Presbyterian Church Robert E. Lee Hampton Road Harry M. Moffett Central Texas Presbytery W. F. O'Kelley E. A. Dean Flynn V. Long McCrary Arkansas Davidson College North Carolina Union Theological Seminary Riichmond Port Sulphur Austin Europe Near East University of Edinburgh Scotland

St David's Plans Holy Communion Service

St David's Church schedules Holy Communion at 6 a.m. Sunday with acolyte Bob Armstrong. At 11 a.m. a morning prayer service and sermon by Rev. Charles A. Sumners. Acolytes include Steve Gage and Bill Rogers. servers Tommy Boyd. flag bearers H L McKee and Jimmy Miller. cross guards Bob Scott and Bob Tobin. ushers chaired by J Earl Dennis. Choir directed by Arden Whitacre will sing the anthem.

St. David's Church Bob Armstrong Charles A. Sumners Steve Gage Bill Rogers Tommy Boyd H. L. McKee Jimmy Miller Bob Scott Bob Tobin J. Earl Dennis E. H. Holder Joe Goeth B. H. Parnell Arden Whitacre

Good Shepherd Plans Communion and School Staff Additions

Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 a.m. Sunday at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church with Rev. Thomas M. W. Yerxa officiating and Tom Wood as server. Morning prayer and a sermon follow at 11 a.m. The choir, directed by Frederick P. Savage, will sing. Jodie Moore and Myre McCorkle join the school staff as UT graduates with child development degrees to lead the morning nursery. Mrs. Jack Murtha will direct the afternoon kindergarten group.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Thomas M. W. Yerxa Tom Wood Hunter Morris Pope Atkins Bill Dockery Gordon Griffin Jack Ritter Joe Renfro Starr Kealhofer Sidney Martin Frank Moore Paul Cruseman E. E Delta Gamma Sorority Miss McCorkle Austin Miss Moore Jack Murtha Murtha University of Texas Good Shepherd

St Luke Methodist To Have Family Night

St Luke Methodist announces a family night Friday at 7 p m for members and friends, with each family bringing a covered dish. Sunday at 11 a m Rev C Jordan Mann will speak on Do I Have to Admit ting a Sinner and at 8 p m the message is The Invisible Forces.

St. Luke's Methodist Church C. Jordan Mann

Militarian Sermon at Hyde Park Christian Church

The sermon topic Sunday morning is The Threat of Militarism to Christian America at Hyde Park Christian Church. The evening service features the high school group led by Rose Nell Hehl. Archie K. Stevenson, minister, will preach The Meaning of Christian Fellowship.

Hyde Park

Austin church listings bloom with wide parish spread

A dense roster of Austin area churches lists dozens of congregations by denomination and address. Sundays feature varied service times from early morning to evening with diverse programs including Sunday School at 9:45 am and youth groups, plus midweek prayer meetings across multiple parishes in the city.

English Lutheran To Observe 14th Birthday Sunday

The 14th anniversary of First English Lutheran Church at 30th Street and Whitts Avenue will be observed with a morning service led by Dr. Lewis P. Speaker who will preach Christianity Is Life. Richard Schneider assists as liturgist. senior choir performs two anthems. A new member ceremony by baptism, confirmation, renewal and letter will take place. a parish deaconess calls meeting follows. An anniversary fellowship supper is held on the lawn at 6 p.m. under Walter Roberts with a sacred music program at 8 p.m. by the choir and Miss Gladys Day, including organ solos and selections by Bach and Vierne.

Lewis P. Speaker Richard Schneider Speaker Walter Roberts Christian Fellowship Gladys Day Jesus Lundquist Morgan Mozart Bach Miss Day Waland Frank Vierne

Vance To Discuss Individual Crowd At First Methodist

The Rev Marvin S Vance will preach The Individual and the Crowd at the 1055 service Sunday at First Methodist Church. Genevieve Taliaferro sings The Living God offertory, Sanctuary Choir directed by R Paul Fulwider, organist Lee Norrell performs Bach Schubert and Marcello. First Methodist and other downtown churches hold a union service at 8 pm on the lawn of Central Christian Church with Rev Flynn V Long of the Southern Presbyterian Church preaching.

Methodist First 12Th Lavaca Marvin Vance Central Christian Church Marvin S. Vance First Methodist Church Genevieve Taliaferro Living God O'Hara Sanctuary R. Paul Fulwider Ister of Music Lee Norrell Bach Schubert Marcello First Methodist Flynn V. Long Southern Presbyterian Church

Campaign Heated In Beer Election in Hays County

San Marcos July 7 A heated beer and wine election contest in Hays County nears its vote as both sides claim victory. Officials expect 3500 plus votes from a possible 3800 to 4000. absentee ballots total 93 with July 3 deadline passed. Both sides mount aggressive publicity including full page ads and radio time to sway voters.

San Marcos Hays County Drys

Christian Youth Roundup Planned

A Christian Youth Roundup will be held at Central Christian Church in Lampasas from July 9 to 14. Evening services begin at 8 pm with Betty Ruth Plumbley leading singing and Eugene Peters preaching. Lois Long will direct recreation after each service.

Hyde Park Christian Church Austin Lois Long Texas Christian University Miss Long TCU Woman's Sports Association Student Christian Association

Church To Have Eight Day Revival

The Church of Christ at Lake Victor in Lampasas schedules an eight day revival from Friday July 14 to Sunday July 23. Preacher Bill Boyett of Temple and Fay Hall of Rushe will lead, with services each day at 4 p.m. and 8 15 p.m. Lord's Day services include 11 a.m. 2 30 p.m. and 8 15 p.m. Lunch will be served on Sundays.

LaGrange to Get Spraying Monday

LaGrange plans insect and disease control spraying starting Monday July 10. The program begins in the business area then moves street by street through the city. Residential properties may be sprayed for a nominal fee as offered by Mayor Gilbert A. Koenig.

LA Grange Gilbert A. Koenig

Automobile Damaged By Hit Run Airplane

State police pursued a hit and run aircraft incident in New Orleans after two motorists reported an airplane struck their cars. Officers found an eight inch dent on the car top but occupants were too excited to describe the plane. Airport checks showed no damaged aircraft.

New Orleans ANS

What's Good for Us Topic for St Paul Outdoor Service

St Paul Church holds regular outdoor services in the yard at 7 p.m. with the sermon "After All What Is Good For Us" followed by a candlelight communion. Morning services at 8:30 and 10:30 feature the sermon "The Way to Real Happiness."

St. Paul Outdoor Service St. Paul Church P. m

Union Service to Hear Long Sermon at Downtown Church

Dr Flynn V. Long of First Southern Presbyterian Church will speak at the open air Downtown Union Service at Central Christian Church Sunday at 8 p.m. His sermon is titled How Man Shall Live, with solo by Helen Hunnicutt providing special music.

Flynn V. Long First Southern Presbyterian Church Central Christian Church Helen Hunnicutt

Religion Helps Heinsohn Topic at University Church

Dr Ed Mund Heinsohn will deliver the 11 a m sermon at University Methodist Church on religion helps. Choir director Dr Archie N Jones leads the Anthem Cherubin Song by Bortniansky with Hortense Reuthenger singing offertory. Eldon Sutton plays the console. At 8 p m the second sermon titled The Prerequisite Help. Choir under A B M Bakkegard sings Spirit of God by Scholin with Bill Lightfoot performing Beside Still Waters by Hamblin.

Edmund Heinsohns University Methodist Church Archie N. Jones Bortniansky Hortense Reuthenger Eldon Sutton Dr. Heinsohns B. M. Bakkegard Spirit of God Scholin Bill Lightfoot Hamblin Sutton

St. Martin's Lutheran Plans Sunday Service and Meeting

In the 11 am service Rev. F. G. Roesener will speak on What God Can Do With an. Sunday at 8 pm the congregation holds a business meeting replacing the evening service to discuss a new constitution with major changes from the previous one.

F. G. Roesener St. Martin's Lutheran Church

Rev Bohls to Preach on Brotherly Love at St Johns Lutheran

Rev. C. L. Bohls will deliver a sermon titled Two Applications of the Law of Brotherly Love on Sunday at 10 45 a m at St Johns Lutheran Church in the Austin Theater 3130 South Congress Avenue A 45 minute sound film Salt of the Earth on stewardship and evangelism will be shown Sunday at 8 p m An outdoor service is planned on the parsonage lawn 1222 Bickler Road The church council meets Monday at 8 p m the pastors study.

C. L. Bohls St. John's Lutheran Austin Theater South Congress Avenue Bickler Road Church Council

East Avenue Baptists To Hear Student Talk

The Rev. Aubrey Wilkinson a Baylor University ministerial student will lead both services at East Avenue Baptist Church Sunday in the pastor's absence. The morning topic is When Jesus Comes and the evening talk is The Man Who Missed Church Sunday night. Wilkinson formerly worked for the Austin Transit Company.

East Avenue Baptists Aubrey Wilkinson Baylor University East Avenue Baptist Church Jesus Wilkinson The Austin Transit Company

Free Church To Hear Rosell Twice Sunday

The Evangelical Free Church will feature Pastor Paul F. Rosell at 11 a.m. for worship and again at 7:30 p.m. in the church park as the main speaker. Rosell serves as the home pastor.

Free Church Rosell Evangelical Free Church Paul F. Rosell Church Park

Dr. Brooks to Speak on The Counsel of Age to Youth

At the First Presbyterian Church Dr F E Brooks will discuss The Counsel of Age to Youth on Sunday at 10 50 a m. Mrs Robert Johnson and Antoinette Roebuck will sing Hold Thou My Hand.

First Presbyterian Church F. E. Brooks Robert Johnson Antoinette Roebuck

Brabham To Outline God at Face Value

Dr. Tom W. Brabham will preach on Taking God at Face Value at the Central Methodist Church 10 55 a m service Sunday. Special music includes organist Russell Gregory for the morning hour.

Central Methodist Church Tom W. Brabham God Russell Gregory

St John Methodist Rites by Young People

The Rev. Earl Martin will speak on "Business of Growing" at 10 50 a m Sunday. The young people of the church will be in charge of the evening worship hour.

St. John Earl Martin

University Christian Will Hear Wasserich Sermon

Members of the University Christian Church will hear the Rev. Paul G. Wasserich preach at 10 45 a m Sunday on Real Things Aren't. The sermon will address practical faith and everyday life.

University Christian Church Paul G. Wasseric

Baptists Install New Music Chief Kilgore at Hyde Park Church

Inauguration services Friday night welcomed Bob Kilgore as Hyde Park Baptist Church music and educational director. Kilgore led music with Mrs. Piland and Gerald Ray as the pastor Dr. Scott L. Tatum offered a dedicatory prayer.

Bob Kilgore Hyde Park Baptist Church Kilgore Scott L. Tatum Tatum Harry Piland Gerald Ray Brotherhood and Women's Missionary Society

Trinity Stewards To Meet Tonight

The Trinity Methodist Church stewards and their families gather at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Storch at 7 p m for a barbecue supper followed by a separate 8 p m business meeting. T. B. Wall and D. W. Mitchell were elected to the city board of missions. Reverend Austin Masterson will discuss Leslie Weatherhead’s question Did Jesus Really Curse a Fig Tree at Sunday service. Melvin Jones and wife are newly elected sponsors of the Methodist Youth Fellowship.

Trinity Methodist Church Herbert Storch T. B. Wall D. W. Mitchell Church School City Board of Missions Austin Masterson Leslie Weatherhead Jesus Melvin Jones Methodist Youth Fellowship

Froehner Reviews Sharing His Victory Sermon at Asbury

Rev Calvin W Froehner will preach Sunday at 11 pm on Sharing His Victory at Asbury Methodist Church. Bob Cantrell will sing solo, Mrs H A Cartier will play piano. An evening service features Froehner speaking on For I I Know.

Calvin W. Froehner Asbury Methodist Church Bob Cantrell H. A. Cartier Froehner

Scientists Read Onto Sacrament Lesson Sermon

The lesson sermon on Sacrament will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist. The golden text is Psalms 139 23 24 asking God to search the heart and lead in the way everlasting.

Churches of Christ Scientist

Trinity Lutherans Set Guest Speakers for Services

Trinity Lutherans announce guest speakers for Sunday services at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Professor G Viehweg of Concordia College will speak at the morning service and the Rev Arthur Kaul of Crist Lutheran Church will deliver the evening sermon.

Trinity Lutheran Church G. Viehweg Concordia College Arthur Kaul Crist Lutheran Church

First Street Christian Observes Freedom and Democracy Sunday

First Street Christian Church will observe Freedom and Democracy Sunday at 10:55 a.m. on Sunday. Pastor Rev. E. O. Grimes will preach on Free Indeed. The evening topic is The Catholic Christ at p.m.

First Street Christian Church E. O. Grimes

Salvation Sermon and Choir at Central Christian Church

Dr John Barclay preaches Why Do Men Need Salvation at 1055 am Sunday service. Janice Ray solos O Divine Redeemer with Laura Mae Cullen as soloist in Rock of Ages anthem. Downtown Union Service at 8 pm. Church picnic at Zilker Park Wednesday 5 pm with games and dinner at 6 pm led by Judge Roy C Archer.

John Barclay Rock Garden Zilker Park Roy C. Archer Sat

Blind That Saw Bludworth Topic Church Sermons and Plans

The Rev. C. E. Bludworth of Shettles Methodist Church preaches Sunday morning on The Blind That Saw and A Higher Sacrifice in evening worship. Choirs perform Bach and Handel pieces. Board of Stewards meets to plan the new church year under Aubrey Harrel as chairman, J. D. Grubbs secretary, and Harold Martinson vice president.

C. E. Bludworth Shettles Methodist Church Bach Bludworth Handel Stewards Aubrey Harrel J. D. Grubbs Harold Martinson

Rosedale Baptists Vote on Church School Plan

The Rosedale Baptist Church conference voted to start a kinder and elementary school to open in September. Trustees elected include Mrs. Stuart Tanner, Mrs. Hiram Ward, Al Pace, J. P. McClade, and Tom Alexander.

Rosedale Baptist Church Conference Stuart Tanner Hiram Ward al Pace J. P. McClade Tom Alexander

Walnut Creek Baptists Head to Round Rock

The Rev. Louie Sluder of Walnut Creek Baptist Church will preach Soul Searchings of the Lord's Supper at 11 a.m. The church plans baptism for several candidates at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Round Rock Baptist Church and prepares for a revival in late July and early August.

Walnut Creek Baptists Round Rock Louie Sluder Walnut Creek Baptist Church Round Rock Baptist Church

South Austin Christian To Launch New Series

The Rev. Sidney Hawkins of South Austin Christian Church will lead the first sermon in a summer series at the 11 a.m. service Sunday titled Under the Green Tree. Soloist Miss Ruth Ann Salisby will perform Oh Lord Most Holy by Frank.

Sidney Hawkins South Austin

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