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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1950

Page

3

Hyde Park Presbyterian Plans Visiting Week and Talks

Hyde Park Presbyterian Church outlines a visiting evangelism campaign led by Rev. Ernest F. Deutsch for Monday through Friday with daily 6:15 p m suppers. Activities include sermons on Christ's strange appraisals and Is Man God's Puppet, youth choir candidacy, and open forum discussions led by Mr and Mrs Byron Price and other church leaders.

John Mueller Hyde Park Presbyterian Church B. E. Smith Pioneers Dan McCown Presbyterian Fellowship Byron Price Ernest F. Deutsch Synod of Texas Hyde Park Deutsch

Excellent Way Roesener Sermons at St. Martins

The Rev. F. G. Roesener of St. Martins Lutheran Church schedules an 11 a.m. sermon "A More Excellent Way" and an 8 p.m. discussion "Light Divine." Family Bible classes meet 10 to 10:30 a.m. and church groups install officers during morning service. A 2:30 p.m. business meeting votes on the budget and expansion. Lutheran World Action Day observes this week with ongoing Lenten studies on "Teach Me To Pray" and "Thy Will Be Done."

F. G. Roesener St. Martins Lutheran Church Roesener Ladies Society Brotherhood St. Luther League Mothers Club Natonal Lutheran Council Justin American Lutheran Church United Lutheran Church Augustana

Peabody College Prof to Speak Twice in Austin

Dr. James L. Hymes Jr. of George Peabody College for Teachers will visit Austin to lead a 10 a.m. discussion and deliver an 11 a.m. sermon at University Community Church. A Harvard 1934 graduate with Columbia advanced degrees, he helped launch early childhood education programs in New York and holds leadership roles in several education groups. His writings include A Pound of Prevention and Listen, Teacher.

James L. Hymes Jr George Peabody College For Nashville, Tenn Austin University Community Church West 23Rd Street Hymes New York Harvard Columbia University Progressive Education Child Service Department The Kaiser Company, Inc Association For Childhood Education National Association For Nursery Education Association

Great Challenge at St Paul Lutheran Church

The Rev. Albert F. Jesse will preach on A Great Challenge at 8 30 and 10 30 a m services. Holy Communion will be administered with the pastor as celebrant and Willis Ude assisting. A supper registration is available in the Parish Hall. The sermon title is Gods Promise to Joshua And to Us. Kappa Chapter of Gamma Delta will host a bi weekly luncheon in the Parish Hall with Fred Rathjen presiding.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Albert F. Jesse Willis Ude Joshua Kappa Chapter Gamma Delta Lutheran Church St. Paul Church Fred Rathjen

Trinity Lutheran Talk To Be On The Cross

The Rev. Arthur E. Graf will preach at 11 a.m. on The Cross Our Victory Over Self-Will at Trinity Lutheran Church. He will continue the Lord's Prayer series at 7:30 p.m. with Deliver Us From Evil.

Arthur E. Graf Trinity Lutheran Church Graf

First Christians Begin Evangelism Program

The Week of Compassion observance ends and the re Easter evangelism program begins at First Street Christian Church. Rev. O. E. Grimes will preach at 10 55 a m on Great Christians of Great Faith and at 7 30 p m the sermon Just Keep On Praying.

First Street Christian Church O. E. Grimes

St John’s Joins Hour of Sharing at St Johns Lutheran

St John’s Lutheran Church observes The One Great Hour of Sharing during a 10 45 a m service at the Austin Theater South Congress with Rev C L Bohls delivering Christians on the Alert The Sunday School will view a filmstrip Paul’s Journey To Rome at 1015 am Lenten services continue Tuesdays at 8 pm at the South Austin Christian Church subject Underestimating Christ The church council meets Monday at 8 pm The Sunday School Workers Conference meets Tuesday at 8 pm at the parsonage 1222 Bickler Road

St. John’s Lutheran Church Austin South Congress C. L. Bohls South Austin

Christians Organize For Visitation Program

The South Austin Christian Church forms an evangelism and visitation committee pledging a daily prayer for a successful Brotherhood drive. They aim for at least 50 new members per church by Easter. Rev. Sidney Hawkins appoints Hoyt Adams Max French and Otto Hanson as chairmen. March 26 meeting at Hyde Park Christian Church to plan visitation next week.

South Austin Sidney Hawkins Fred Beeman Hoyt Adams Otto Hanson Kenneth McWilliams W. P. Smith Jr Max French Willie Long Lamar Richardson Beulah Salisbury

Austin Photographer Joins Board Parley for Regional Meet

Mrs. Virginia Leberman of Austin will attend a two day Southwestern Photographers Association board meeting in Mineral Wells as one of Texas directors. Other members come from New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana. The group plans a five state convention set for April 16 17 and 18 in Mineral Wells.

Virginia Leberman Austin Southwestern Photographers Association Mineral Wells Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana

Austin Leads State Instability of Jobs

The Texas Employment Commission reports Austin and Lubbock had the smallest job declines during the winter layoff period in January and February. Austin showed a drop of 0.23 percent from December to January end, while most cities fell 1 to 2 percent.

Austin Lubbock Texas Employment Commission

First Four Firms Join Red Cross 100 Percent Club

Four Travis County firms qualified for the Red Cross 100 Per Cent Club by meeting full employee and management contributions. Snyder's Marie Antoinette Roberts Mueller's and Dacy's led with 100 percent participation as the campaign total rose to 21 502. Downtown volunteers are increasing and the drive should close within a week.

Congress Avenue Travis County Red Cross Snyder's Marie Antoinette Robert Mueller Dacy's

Evangelicals Hear Honduras Missionary Preach

In Rev Paul Rosell absence Dr G P Dillard medical missionary to Honduras will preach at 11 a.m. service at the Evangelical Free Church. Rev Arthur Jensen former Evangelical Alliance Mission worker will speak at 7 30 p.m. service.

Paul Rosell G. P. Dillard Honduras Evangelical Free Church Arthur Jensen Evangelical Alliance Mission

Lenten Program at University Methodist Church

Dr. Edmund Heinsohn delivers the sermon at 11 a.m. on Sunday with the choir directed by Dr. Archie N. Jones performing Handel and Mozart pieces. El don Sutton plays organ recitals and leads a 7:10 p.m. Lenten recital followed by Vespers. Barbara Cannon sings solo.

Edmund Heinsohn University Methodist Church Archie N. Jones Handel Bruce Price Mozart Eldon Sutton Edmundson Reubke Bach Sutton Kuhnau Ciacona Buxtehude Brahms Benedictus Roger Peeters

Faith Under Fire Sermon at Hyde Park Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Scott L. Tatum preaches at Hyde Park Baptist on Sunday with 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services titled Faith Under Fire and Forgiving One Another. Special music by Mrs. W W Gappert. Brotherhood plans church grounds beautification with work set for Saturday afternoon.

Hyde Park Baptist Church Scott L. Tatum W. W. Gappert Power Wes Cox Bob Stuewe H. H. Gummelt Brotherhood

Hyde Park Church Reopens Sanctuary Sunday

Hyde Park Christian Church invites members and friends to worship in a newly redecorated sanctuary Sunday with the One Great Hour of Sharing observance. Pastor Archie K. Stevenson will preach on the ninth commandment and address neighborly talk, followed by a brief business meeting to vote on a revised constitution.

Hyde Park Christian Church Church World Service Archie K. Stevenson

After My Departure Theme to Be Given at 10:30 Service

R B Sweet of University Avenue Church of Christ will speak on After My Departure at 10:30 Sunday morning. Evening Worship starts at 7:30. Young People meet at 6:15 with a discussion on Characteristics of the Apostle Paul led by James School field.

R. B. Sweet University Avenue

Rev Gray to Preach and Sing at St Luke's

The Rev. Darrel Gray will lead both worship services at Saint Luke's Methodist Church on Sunday. The morning sermon is "The Greatest Miracle" and the evening topic continues "The Practical Marks of A Christian." Mrs. Spurgeon Smith accompanies on organ for both services and the choir sings the morning anthem.

Darrel Gray Saint Luke's Methodist Spurgeon Smith

Baptist Speaker To Be UT Dean

University of Texas assistant dean Robert G. Gordon will speak at both morning and evening services of University Baptist Church. He will address The Problem of Our Time in the morning and On Being Educated By Degrees at the 7:30 p.m. service at the Student Center auditorium. University drama student Beryl Cass will be guest soloist and Mary Dansby, a University student and church choir member, will also sing.

Robert G. Gordon University of Texas University Baptist Church Blake Smith Tor First Baptist Church Conway Ark Austin Gordon Beryl Cass University University Baptist Student Center Mary Dansby Church

San Marcos CC Names New Manager Caesar Daimon

Walter Feltner announces Caesar Daimon named manager of San Marcos Chamber of Commerce to replace Claude Stace who resigned. Daimon, a Rice Institute graduate, has accounting and personnel background plus FBI experience and previously led Eagle Rock Guest Ranch at Wimberly.

San Marcos ANS Walter Feltner Chamber of Commerce Caesar Daimon Eagle Rock

Christian DSF Plans Stuart Long Speech

The Rev. Lawrence W. Bush will discuss Sermon for Busy People at University Christian Church Sunday morning. Stuart Long will be the evening speaker following a 6 p.m. meal and worship with soloist Frances Summers singing Consider and Hear Me.

Lawrence W. Bush University Christian Church Frances Summers Pflueger O Divine Redeemer Gou- Dsf Stuart Long

Lions at LaGrange Select Delegates

La Grange selects L. W. Stolz as delegate to the Lions International convention in Chicago this July. Amos Pavlik chosen as alternate.

Lions At LA Grange ANS L. W. Stolz Chicago Amos Pavlik

Pineapple Welcome Sign Symbolized Colonial Hospitality

In colonial times a carved wooden pineapple over the front door signified hospitality. The symbol conveyed a warm welcome to visitors and reflected social customs of early American households.

Vance To Talk On The Church At First Methodist

Rev. Marvin S. Vance will preach on Haunted or Devoted at 10 55 a m Sunday service at First Methodist Church The Sanctuary Choir directed by Floyd Townsley will perform He Watching Over Israel and Jeanne Marie Widergren will sing the offertory solo Organ selections by Lee Norrell include Sacred Head Once Wounded two Pastorales and Grand Jeu The evening sermon follows at 7 30 p m with Paul Fulwider leading song service and Youth Choir rehearsals set for 4 p m Thursdays in Co Ed Chapel and a 5 30 p m Sunday rehearsal in the chapel Plans for a high school age junior choir are under way

Marvin S. Vance First Methodist Church Floyd Townsley Israel Mendelssohn Jeanne Marie Widergren Lee Norrell Guilimant

LCRA Sees Need for Two More Colorado Dams

LCRA development supervisor John Babcock told the Capital City Kiwanis Club that Central Texas electric demand could require two additional dams on the Colorado River below Austin within five to ten years. He cited La Grange and Onion Creek confluence sites as likely options while noting Marble Falls and Granite Shoals Dams under construction at an estimated cost of about 18 million dollars. The LCRA operates 11 dams in a ten county area and wholesales power to 28 cities and one rural system, with retail energy in San Saba San Marcos and Kerrville.

Ifg Texas Lower Colorado River Authority Colorado River Austin John Babcock LCRA Capital City Kiwanis Club Army Engineers la Grange Onion Creek Marble Falls Granite Shoals Babcock San Saba San Marcos Kerrville

Austin Teacher Sues Over $65,000 Damages

Laura Lawler a public school teacher in Austin filed a $65,000 damage suit in 126th District Court Friday against Paul Hyman and John L. Martin. She says she fell on an elevated entrance step leaving Paul’s Curtains and Draperies at 410 Congress last Oct 29. She claims the fall ended her career and forced a recluse life.

Laura Lawler Austin 126Th Paul Hyman John L. Martin Hyman Paul Congress Martin

Perry Announces Reelection Campaign in 105th District

Stephenville report says State Representative H. G. Perry will seek reelection from the 105th District covering Brat h and Hood Counties. Perry previously served in 37th session in 1920 and won the seat again in 1948.

Stephenville H. G Grady) Perry Brath Hood Perry

Substate Lesson Cites God’s Eternal Substance

The article notes a Christ Scientist lesson sermon centered on Scripture Ecclesiastes 3 14 across the topic substance. It quotes Corinthians 2 9 and Eddy’s Science and Health asserting Spirit as truly substantial and eternal while matter remains mortal.

Church of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Patrick To Lead Meeting Friday At St John’s

Wood H. Patrick Austin Methodist district superintendent will preside at the fourth quarterly conference at St John’s Methodist Church Friday at 7 30 p m The Sunday services feature Rev Earl Martin speaker with topics Our Decision at 10 50 a m and A Pocket Knife at 7 30 p m The men of the church host wives at a covered dish supper Wednesday at 7 p m Couples will visit homes after dinner and report back for refreshments

Wood H. Patrick Austin St. John’s Methodist Church Earl Martin

Presbyterians to See Three Films on Japan

At First Presbyterian Church worshippers hear Dr. Fred E. Brooks speak on How Great Is Our God at 10 50 am. The Youth Church discusses Religious Music and Its Meaning. Three Japan films shown after a 6 15 pm dish supper: Children of Japan Japan Land of Charm Glimpses of Japan's Romantic Industries. An exhibit of Japan articles by children and youth accompanies the session.

First Presbyterian Church USA Fred E. Brooks Farrant School of Missions On Japan Land of Charm

Britisher To Speak At North Side Church

Leonard Channing of London will speak at both services of the North Side Church of Christ on Sunday. He will also speak at 2 p.m. on "The Church of Christ in England." Bible study starts at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. Evening services are at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Leonard Channing London North Side Church of Christ Channing Church of Christ In England

Fort Worth Pastor to Speak at Uni Presbyterian Service

Dr. Robert F. Jones of First Presbyterian in Fort Worth will preach at University Presbyterian Church Sunday at 7 30 p m. His sermon titled An Idea Which Needed a Personality outlines his three year term directing Kerrville Young People's Conference and chairing Synod on Religious Education. He holds honorary degrees from Austin College and Texas Christian University.

Robert F. Jones First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth University Presbyterian Church Jones Young People’s Conference Kerrville Synod Field Council of Religious Education Presbyterian Church

Jewels From Shrub Imitation Jewels From Seeds

Imitation jewels can be made from the seeds of a shrub that grows in Texas. The article notes this plant's seeds yield gemlike materials suitable for craft use.

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