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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1949

Page

3

First Southern Will Host Guest Pastor Sermon Series

The First Southern Presbyterian Church at 8th and Brazos will host Dr. Manford George Gutzke, professor at Columbia Theological Seminary, for a series of sermons starting 11 a.m. Sunday. He will address The Lord's Victory and The Meaning of Grace with additional talks Monday on The Holy Spirit and The Truth in Predestination.

First Southern Presbyterian Church 8Th and Brazos Manford George Gutzke Gutzke Columbia Theological Seminary Decatur Texas Synod of Texas Austin College Sherman China John Minter Austin

Indispensible Man Brabham to Speak at Central Methodist

Dr. Tom W. Brabham, pastor of Central Methodist Church, will name the man who has the answer for humanity at 10 45 a m Sunday in a sermon titled The Indispensible Man. Special choir music directed by Mrs Edna T Anderson will accompany the service with Mrs F O Linder as visiting organist. The Methodist Youth Fellowship holds a 45 p m supper and activities followed by an 7 p m evening service featuring Brabham on Triumphants Of Faith the fourth and final sermon in Faith In God.

Tom W. Brabham Central Methodist Church 13Th Colorado Edna T. Anderson F. O. Linder Methodist Betty Skinner Dr. Brabham

Rev Brooks To Speak On God Is With Us At Church

Dr F E Brooks of First Presbyterian Church USA will preach at 10 50 am on Sunday with text Isaiah 9 2 7 The Senior Choir will perform If Ye Love Me by Simper Westminster Fellowship meets at 5 pm Miss Julia Ann Hagood discusses You Too Are A Minister Next Wednesday the Women Association hosts a church turkey dinner 1130 am to 130 pm for 1 per plate Church families friends and nearby workers invited

F. E. Brooks First Presbyterian Church, USA Simper Westminister Fellowship Julia Ann Hagood Women's Association

Make Way for God Sermon at Shettles Methodist Church

The Shettles Methodist congregation reads Make Way for God as the Sunday sermon theme urging removal of barriers to faith. Choir sings Save and Keep O Lord, with offertory How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings by Charles Bludworth. Evening service at 7 with Bill Reynolds leading. soloists Mrs. Sylvia Hooks Fidelia Barclay. Sermon theme for evening is Gods Lost and Found Shop. Winter hour moved to 7 p.m.

Shettles

Austin Churches and Clergy Directory Fragments

A long OCR fragment lists numerous Austin area churches and pastors across denominations. It includes Assembly of God, Baptist, Catholic, Jewish congregations, Lutheran and Methodist listings with service times and pastor names. The text reads like a directory of Sunday Schools, morning and evening services, and midweek gatherings across many locales in Austin.

Good Shepherd Church Bazaar and Harvest Fair Tuesday

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd hosts its annual bazaar and harvest fair at Exposition Boulevard and Windsor Road. The grounds open 2 to 6 p m with a country store, crafts, baked goods, and plants. the evening carnival shows run from 6 p m with a minstrel show, fortune teller, magician, movies, and games. Admission to both events is free.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Exposition Boulevard Windsor Road Thomas M. W. Yerxa

If You Found God Theme at South Austin Church

The South Austin Christian Church announces a Sunday service at 11 a.m. led by Rev. Sidney Hawkins on the sermon If You Found God. An evening 7:30 p.m. service features You Can Be Sure. Youth leaders Bebe Davis Marlene Salisbury James Robertson and Ted Salisbury assist in worship. South Austin residents without a church home are invited.

God South Austin

Stormy Side of God Sermon at University Methodist Church

Dr. Edmund Heinsohn will deliver the 11 am sermon at University Methodist Church with the topic Stormy Side of God The choir conducted by Dr Archie N Jones will perform Jesus Calls Us by MacFarlane with Malcolm Gregory as soloist Organ selections will be played by Eldon Sutton The 730 pm sermon by Rev Calvin W Froehner will be The Freedom of Choice Music for the services includes a Bob Cantrell solo.

Edmund Heinsohn University Methodist Church Archie N. Jones MacFarlane Malcolm Gregory Eldon Sutton Calvin W. Froehner Bob Cantrell

Hyde Park Christian Spurs Bible Reading Month

Hyde Park Christian Church starts a month to promote Bible reading with material from the American Bible Society. Archie K. Stevenson will preach on The Word of God For The Power Age in morning service at 11:50. Sunday School opens at 9:45 with Gospel Hour at 7 p.m. on The Wedge of Gold.

Hyde Park

Uniformity in Variety Sermon at University Avenue Church

Rev. R. B. Sweet will deliver the 10 30 am sermon on Uniformity in Variety at University Avenue Church of Christ. Bible classes start at 9 15 am and the Young People’s Group meets at 6 15 pm with Coleman Archer leading a singing discussion. The evening worship at 7 30 pm will feature De lusive Doctrines.

R. B. Sweet University Avenue Church of Christ Coleman Archer Sweet

All Saints Episcopal Plans Advent Services and Harvest Drive

All Saints' Episcopal Church schedules corporate communion at 8 am Advent Sunday with breakfast in Gregg House. George Carver will screen slides on diocese mission churches. A 9 30 am family service follows morning prayer, with Rev Gray Blandy as preacher at 11 am. Harvest gifts will aid needy families via Child and Family Service of Austin. An All Saints women's retreat is set for Dec 8 led by Rev Lisle Thaxton.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church Gregg House George Carver Diocese of Texas Gray Blandy Canterbury Bible Chair Austin Associated Women of All Saints Lisle Thaxton All Saints’ Parish Dallas Sir Thomas More Lane Denson Royal Embree William Cromack Jim Garrett al Bandy George Carver Jr Welborn Hundson John Leo Jr

God's Labor Trouble Topic at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church

Rev. John Mueller will discuss God's Labor Trouble at 11 a m Sunday morning and Can We Be Sure of Christ at 7 30 p m in the Hyde Park Church. Mrs Eve lyn C Bell and Mrs Jack Lenhart will play organ and piano. The Juniors and Pioneers meet, Youth Fellowship gathers, midweek service, and a Thursday men’s meeting will stage a visitation evangelism program and elect officers for the new year.

John Mueller Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Christ Jack Lenhart Evelyn C. Bell Pioneers Victor Arena Byron Price

When Christ Returns Sermon at Tarrytown Methodist Church

The Rev Ted Richardson will preach on When Christ Returns and What Then at Sunday service at Tarrytown Methodist Church. The choir under Mrs E J Humeston will sing an anthem, with Contemporary Methodism as the 7 30 p m topic for the evening service followed by the Fellowship Hour.

Tarrytown Methodist Church Ted Richardson E. J Humeston

First Street Christian Schedules Youth Day

The First Street Christian Church marks Youth Day with a 7 30 p m program by the young members. Rev E Grimes topic Remember speaks at 11 am with sermons on Prayer Holy Communion Gods Word to Us and musical numbers by Fred Vollette. Kenneth Arnold Betty Lenz Marjorie Green contribute talks descriptions and songs.

E. Grimes First Street Kenneth Arnold Betty Lenz Marjorie Green Fred Vollette

Rosell to Deliver Third Holy Spirit Sermon

The Rev. Paul F. Rosell will give the third message in a Holy Spirit series Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church. FCYF meets at 6:30 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. the pastor will give another revelation themed sermon.

Rosell Paul F. Rosell Evangelical Free Church FCYF

Presbyterians Elect New Deacons Sunday

University Presbyterian Church will hold one Sunday service at 11 a.m to allow full congregation for the deacon election. Minister Rev. Harry Moffett will preach after the service as 15 deacons are chosen. The article notes the church gets its name from its governing form similar to republican government.

University Presbyterian Church Harry Moffett Presbyterian Church Presbyterian

Installations Set At First English Lutheran

The First English Lutheran Church will begin the advent season with a Sunday service. Dr. Lewis P. Speaker will deliver a sermon titled Perilous Sleep. An adult class led by Dr. Joseph J. Jones will meet at 10 15 a m in the nave. Officers of the Brotherhood will be installed: Adolph Hohertz president Mariece McFarland vice president George A Byrne secretary and Louis Nitsche treasurer. The Luther League will meet at 7 30 p m for Operation Spiritual then Dr Speaker will give Vespers at 8 p m on God s Answer to Man s Dilemma.

Lewis P. Speaker Joseph J. Jones University of Texas The Brotherhood Adolph Hohertz Mariece McFarland George A. Byrne Louis Nitsche Luther League Speaker

Advent Hosannas Mark First Service of Church Year

St. John’s Lutheran Church begins its new year with a 10:45 a.m. service at the Austin Theater, 2130 South Congress Avenue. Rev. Cc. L. Bohls will deliver Advent Hosannas and Jeremiah, A Spokesman of God will headline the adult Bible class and the illustrated message to the Sunday School. Several youths attend the Texas District Luther League convention in Galveston, including Allene Schneider Ruth Bohls Raymond Ohlendorf Kurt von Quintus O H Havemann and Kermit Schmidt.

St. John’s Lutheran Austin South Congress Avenue Cc. L. Bohls Jeremiah Texas Luther League American Lutheran Church At Galveston Allene Schneider Ruth Bohls Raymond Ohlendorf Kurt von Quintus O. H. Havemann Kermit Schmidt

Men’s Breakfast Set At St. David’s Church

The Advent Corporate Communion for men and boys will be at 7:30 a.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church followed by breakfast in the Parish House. Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. by Rev. Charles A. Sumners.

St. David's Episcopal Church Joel Treadwell Morris Treadwell Charles A. Sumners Steve Gage Pat Rose Bill Rogers Jack Coulter Gordon Griffin John Ade Nuhn Bobby Scott C T. Newton A. W. Hite George H. Fancher Edward A. Clark Young People’s Service League University Group

Rev John Barclay Sermon On A Successful Man

The Rev John Barclay will deliver the morning sermon on A Successful Man at Central Christian Church at 1055 a m Sunday. Special music includes a solo by Mrs James R McRill singing Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts by Turner Maley. The Christian Youth Fellowship will hold a supper at 6 p m.

John Barclay Central Christian Church James R. McRill Jesus Turner-Maley Christian Youth Fellowship

Beery to Preach Faith as Anchor at Ward Memorial

Rev John K Beery will deliver Sunday morning sermon Faith as an Anchor at Ward Memorial Methodist Church. Bob Burkhart to direct anthem for service. Evening topic The Three Cheers of Jesus. MYF plans special service at 6 30 a m.

John K. Beery Ward Memorial Methodist Church Bob Burkhart Jesus MYF

St John's Methodist Names The Deeper Joy Topic

St John s Methodist Church outlines Sunday morning message The Deeper Joy and 7 pm service object lesson titled A Sable to be presented by the church.

St. John’s St. John's Methodist Church

Methodist Group Plans Wedding Without Women

The First Methodist Church schedules two services by Rev. Marvin S. Vance with organ solo by Lee Norrell and choirs performing two anthems. A Friday night Womanless Wedding and Style Show features a secret bride and groom with local participants. proceeds fund a Christmas party for needy children.

Christ Marvin S. Vance First Methodist Church Floyd Townsley Wesley Shaw Lee Norrell Mr. Vance First Methodist Friendship Hour Garland Smith Tommy Goode H. W. Wilson Jack Mason H. H. Colley Paul Pfeifer Judy Ebeling Mary Jo Johnson Joyce Wiginton Wesley Walburg

Unemployed Man Kills Wife and Self in Detroit

In Detroit an unemployed auto worker hacked his wife to death with an ax and then killed himself with a hunting knife. Their 13 year old daughter escaped after confronting him with a broom and alerted a neighbor. Police found Stanley J. Bordeaux 48 and Doris 43 in the basement. daughter Nancy questioned.

Detroit George Kimball Stanley J. Bordeaux Doris Nancy Kimball Bordeaux

Boy Dies After Hunting Accident With Father

A 13 year old boy, Richard Norman Bryce, died from shotgun wounds suffered while quail hunting with his father, Jimmy Bryce, near Maramec in Pawnee County Oklahoma. The incident occurred four miles northeast of Maramec, about 29 miles north of Cushing.

Cushing Okla Oklahoma City Richard Norman Bryce Jimmy Bryce Maramec Pawnee County Here

TWA Plane With 53 Immigrants Forced Down in Brazil

Brazilian press says a TWA airliner carrying 53 White Russian immigrants to Paraguay was grounded by weather Friday near Paranavai in Parana state. The craft landed safely while en route from Lima to Asuncion.

Rio DE Janeiro INS TWA Paraguay Paranavai Parana Lima Peru Asuncion

Necromancy Topic Taught In Scientist Churches

A Sunday lesson sermon in Churches of Christ, Scientist denounces necromancy alias mesmerism and hypnotism as a fallacious subject. The golden text proclaims that the eyes of the Lord search the earth to show strength for the faithful.

Churches of Christ Scientist

Light That Is Darkness Sermon at University Christian Church

Rev. Lawrence W. Bash will deliver the sermon The Light That Is Darkness at University Christian Church Sunday at 10 45 a m Mrs Roger Tyler will play a violin solo Bercuse by Jocelyn Godard during the service

Lawrence W. Bash University Christian Church Roger Tyler Bercuese Jocelyn Godard

Sickle of the Cross screens at Trinity Lutheran Church

A new film on anti communist themes titled Sickle of the Cross will be shown at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday evening at 6 and 7 30. Jimmy Fiddler praised the movie on ABC calling it the best picture of the week. Produced in Hollywood by the Lutheran Layman's League with free will offerings to cover costs. Pastor Rev E Graf invites the public and will preach Welcoming the Coming King at the slam service. senior choir directed by Arnold Koepsell.

Trinity Lutheran Church Jimmy Fiddler American Broadcasting Company Hollywood E. Graf Graf Arnold E. Koepsell

Crash at crossing claims one life near Houston

A Missouri-Pacific Texas Eagle passenger train hit a light pickup truck just north of Houston killing Jesse Seguro, 27, a juke box company employee. The driver, Tom Arwady, 36, escaped by jumping clear with bruises and cuts. The train was reportedly about 10 minutes behind schedule.

Houston Missouri-Pacific Jesse Seguro Texas Eagle St. Louis Tom Arwady Arwady

Two Breckenridge Men Burned in Plant Explosion

Two Phillips Petroleum Company workers were seriously burned when an explosion demolished parts of the plant 12 miles north of Breckenridge, Texas. Injured are R L Justice of Eliasville and Grady Dennis of Breckenridge. a gasoline line to a compressor ignited and blew the roof off the building as Breckenridge firefighters shut off gas pressure to prevent further damage.

Breckenridge Phillips Petroleum Company R. L. Justice Eliasville Grady Dennis Louie P. Clark

Kerosene Stove Blast Burns Two Children

In Clarendon on Friday a kerosene kitchen stove exploded injuring Annie Victoria Alexander five and Michael Marshall six. They were in critical condition in a Memphis hospital. Calvin Alexander twenty two, brother of Annie, suffered serious burns rescuing the children. Michael and Annie Victoria were playing nearby when the blast occurred. their parents were away in Oklahoma.

Clarendon Annie Victoria Alexander Michael Marshall Memphis Calvin Alexander Annie Yeas Michael Annie Victoria Alexander Oklahoma

Houston Contractor Killed in Auto Wreck

John L. Haden, 55, of Houston, lost control west of Dayton Friday and was killed when his car crashed into a tree. His wife, traveling east with him, escaped with minor injuries and shock. Deputy Sheriff Tom Ward said the car skidded off the road, jumped a ditch, and struck the tree. Haden suffered a broken neck and died before aid arrived.

Dayton Navy John L. Haden Houston Here Haden Tom Ward

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