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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1949

Page

3

St Johns Holds Trinity Festival Service and Reunion

St Johns Lutheran Church presents a Trinity Festival Service Sunday at 10 45 a m in the Austin Theater 2130 South Congress Avenue with Rev C L Bohls delivering The Blessed Work of the Triune God A Confirmation Reunion Service honoring 62 members confirmed since January 27 1946 will follow at 8 p m on the Passonge lawn 1222 Bickler Road The Luther League sponsors both events and a social hour afterward

St. John’s Lutheran Church Austin South Congress Avenue C. L. Bohls Passonge Lawn Bickler Road The Luther League of the Congregation

God Is Man's Keeper Sermon to Be Read in All Churches

Churches of Christ, Scientist announce a Fontes Sermon on God as the preserver of man. Golden text emphasizes the eternal God as refuge and everlasting arms. Scripture from Psalms and Deuteronomy cited, plus a passage from Science and Health noting truth and love near in hours of woe.

Churches of Christ, Scientist, Hear God Man God the Preserver of Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Hymn of Love to Open Tarrytown Church Services

The Tarrytown Methodist Church will hear The Hymn of Love as the Sunday sermon topic by Rev. Ted Richardson with the choir under Mrs. E J Humes ton and offertory duet by Mrs Durwood Manford and Mrs Ted Richardson. Evening services move to the Patio followed by a 7 30 p m sermon on Why Be Good. Misses Karel Sladek Diane and Dolores Derrick will attend the Youth Assembly in Kerrville.

Tarrytown Methodist Church Ted Richardson E. J. Humeston Durwood Manford Karel Sladek Diane Dolores Derrick Methodist Assembly Kerrville

Choir Master Takes Charge At Shettles Church

Damon Webber will lead Shettles Methodist Church choir for the summer months with Rev. C. E. Bludworth returning for another year. Morning theme is No Stopping Place for the Christian and evening talk is If Man's Faith Matters What of God's Faith.

Shettles Methodist Church Damon Webber C. E. Bludworth Shettles Methodist

Central Christian Hosts Summer Evening Series Service

The first in this summer's union evening services will be held Sunday at 8 p m in the open air sanctuary of Central Christian Church. Rev Marvin Vance of First Methodist Church will speak. Special music features a solo by Floyd Townsley.

Central Christian Church Marvin Vance First Methodist Church Floyd Townsley Vance

Children Day Program Slated At First Presbyterian Church

The Sunday service features a children’s program Our Father’s Business at 9 30 a m directed by W O Beall Jr. Promoted children will be recognized. A special offering supports Sunday school missions. Dr F E Brooks preaches at 10 50 a m on Are we alive to mystery and wonder. Summer outing and picnic planned at Pease Park Wednesday at 5 p m.

First Presbyterian Church W. O. Beall, Jr F. E. Brooks Pease Park Iignagis West Johanna Street Francis W Sullivan CSC

Episcopal School Receives 10000 Gift Toward Expansion

An Austin woman donated ten thousand dollars to St. Stephen's Episcopal School building fund, the gift given anonymously to support a coeducational high school planned for this area. The Diocese has bought 400 acres on Rob Roy Ranch near Lake Austin, with water supply as a condition. Groundbreaking and architectural planning proceed. school to open fall 1950 with a 250000 building fund goal.

Austin St. Stephen's Episcopal School Charles Sumners St. David's Episcopal Diocese of Texas Rob Roy Ranch Lake Austin John FE. Hines

Bridge Completion Dated Next Week

The city county bridge across the Colorado River will be completed next week with the final concrete slab poured by workmen. The $160,000 structure won t open to traffic until the end of June, as final road work and drainage follow. County Engineer Ian Morgan reiterates July 1 opening remains on schedule.

Colorado River Ian Morgan

Brackenridge Hospital to Buy Three New Respirators

Hospital administrator Charles Weeg announced that Brackenridge may purchase three respirators to replace the current borrowing system from the polio ward. Quotes are being obtained for units intended for general hospital use.

Brackenridge Hospital Charles Weeg

Special Notice to Home Owners Watch for Bag Worms

Special notice to homeowners advises watching shrubs for bag worms and other pests and to call Lewis Nursery for expert spraying. Lewis Nursery contact listed as phone 6-1212.

Lewis

Vance's Sermon At First Methodist Is Tarry Ye

The Rev. Marvin Vance selects Tarry Ye as sermon topic for Sunday 10 55 am at First Methodist Church with soloist Jeanne Marie Widergren and organist Evalyn Madden. Choir directed by Floyd Townsley to present an anthem at services.

Tarry Ye Marvin Vance First Methodist Church Jeanne Marie Widergren Evalyn Madden Floyd Townsley

Multiple Assembly of God churches listed with service times

A dense directory of Assembly of God congregations across Austin with pastors, addresses, and service times. Includes Bee Cave, East Austin, University area, and First, plus other denominations and church listings for reference.

We Can Know God Sermon and Pioneer Camp Week

Rev O E Grimes will preach on We Can Know God at First Christian Church with a consecration for six Pioneer Camp attendees from Round Rock. At 8 p m the six veterans will share camp experiences. camp director is Rev Hugh Baker of South Austin Christian Church.

God O. E. Grimes First Christian Church Pioneer Camp Round Rock Leo Crow Lois Green Jerry Patrick Shirley Walker Bill Wallace Patsy Young Hugh Baker South Austin

Fatherhood to Sonship sermon at All Saints Church

The Rev. Joseph Harte will preach From Fatherhood to Sonship at All Saints Episcopal Church Sunday at 11 a.m. Morning prayer precedes at 9 30 a.m. with Family Service choir singing. Ushers for 11 a.m. service are Royal Embree and Morin Scot, with servers George Decherd and Walter Nash Jr. Earlier services list Al Bandy, John Lockman, John Leo Jr., and Robert Miller as servers.

Joseph Harte All Saints’ Episcopal Church Royal Embree Morin Scot George Decherd Walter Nash Jr al Bandy John Lockman John Leo Jr Robert Miller

Allison In Pulpit At Asbury Methodist

The Rev. D. Rhea Allison will preach at Asbury Methodist Church in morning worship with a sermon titled A Gospel for the Ages and for Now. Sunday night the First Quarterly Conference convenes with district superintendent Rev. Wood H. Patrick presiding and also preaching at evening worship.

Asbury Robert E Lee Rhea Allison Allison Asbury Methodist D. Rhea Allison Asbury Methodist Church Wood H. Patrick Patrick

Spirit of Christ to be discussed in sermon at Central Christian

The Rev. John Barclay will deliver a sermon on The Spirit of Christ at Central Christian Church at 10 55 a m Sunday. Special music features a duet by Eula Gill and John Gill. Christian Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m for supper and meeting. The church joins downtown union services at 8 p m Sunday.

Spirit of Christ John Barclay Central Christian Church Eula Gill John Gill Christian Youth Fellowship

Rev Martin Returns To Rosedale Methodist

The Rev Earl Martin will return to Rosedale Methodist Church and speak in the morning on On the Road to Somewhere. The service will be at 7 30 p m with the pastor speaking on The Empty Carton.

Earl Martin Rosedale Methodist Church

Salem Lutheran Holds Services With Bohls

Divine services will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Salem Lutheran Church of Del Valle. The Rev C L Fohls pastor of St John s Lutheran Church Austin will conduct the service.

Lutheran Salem's del Valle L. Bohls Salem Lutheran Church of C. L. Fohls St. John’s Lutheran Church, Austin

Murder charge for Detroit Symphony violist in fatal double tragedy

Eugene Braunsdorf, a 51 year old Detroit Symphony bass violist, faces a murder charge after allegedly shooting his daughter Virginia, 25, and injuring himself on May 21 in a parked car. Prosecutor Gerald K. O'Brien filed the warrant as Braunsdorf recovers, aiming to bring him to the bar of justice in a case the city labels a real tragedy. Virginia had been a lifelong cripple, with doctors saying she could not walk well, and Braunsdorf cited fear of dying and leaving her alone as a motive.

Detroit State of Michigan Eugene Braunsdorf Bar of Justice Stern Court Braunsdorf Virginia Symphony Gerald K. O’brien

Hirst Lutheran Observes Holy Trinity Festival

The First English Lutheran Church holds the Festival of the Holy Trinity with communion. Dr. Lewis P. Speaker preaches on How Can I Find God and leads baptism confirmation and transfer. Instruction at 10 15 a m explains public confession before communion. Dr Speaker travels to New York City for church matters. services continue without interruption.

Lewis P. Speaker God Speaker Lucy Lee United Lutheran Church In America Church House New York City First Church

Grace Methodist Names Stewards for New Year

Grace Methodist Church will install stewards for the new conference year during Sunday worship. Rev. Patrick W. Armstrong returns as pastor and delivers A Charge to Keep I Have. Board officers chosen at Monday meeting include P. W. Curry as chairman Eugene Power as vice-chairman John T. Conn as secretary and Malcolm W. Caldwell as assistant secretary. The 8 p.m. service features The Ministry of Rest as the vacation sermon.

Grace Methodist Church Patrick W. Armstrong Grace Church Board of Stewards P. W. Curry Eugene Power John T. Conn Malcolm W. Caldwell

Milking Stool Sermon at University Christian Church

The Rev. Lawrence W. Bush will preach on A Sermon On a Milking Stool at 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. services. The DSF meets at 6 p.m. for light supper and fellowship followed by a program and discussion with Dr. George I. Sanchez speaking on the Wetbacks.

University Christian Church University Avenue 21St Street Lawrence W Bash Lawrence W. Bush DSF George I. Sanchez

Ward Memorial Church Preaches Two Sermons

The Rev. John K. Beery will deliver the morning sermon at Ward Memorial Methodist Church with the topic God’s Waiting Ones. Evening service at 8 o’clock will discuss The Mystery and Glory of Redemption.

Ward Memorial Methodist Church John K. Beery

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