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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1949

Page

2

Shirley May to fly home after Dover visit

Shirley May France, an American teenager, left Dover England after six weeks and prepared to fly to Massachusetts. She described the day as improving and wore a grey gown with a white hat, noting hair still greasy from the swim. Mrs Annie Kniver urged safer lodging in London as she accompanied the girl toward international travel.

Dover England Shirley France Massachusetts Aet Faille Annie Kniver London Shirley May

Mystery Writer Craig Rice Regains Consciousness in Hospital

Craig Rice, the mystery author, was discharged from Santa Monica Hospital after regaining consciousness for the first time since admission Monday night. Physicians suspect sleeping pill overdose a possible cause, with no pills found near her. Rice had faced insanity custody scrutiny last week and recently divorced Henry de Mott, her fourth husband, amid a cruelty suit.

Santa Monica Calif Craig Rice Santa Monica Hospital Hospital Atendants Miss Rice Henry de Mott

Baker To Preach Farewell Sermon

The Rev. Hugh R. Baker marks his final Sunday at South Austin Christian Church after serving since its 1946 organization. He will deliver a farewell sermon titled Remain Loyal at 9 a m with a congregational meeting to discuss appointing a new minister. The third anniversary observance includes an all church picnic at Zilker Park Polo Ground at 11 30 a m.

South Austin Christian Church Hugh R. Baker Baker Polo Ground Zilker Park

St John's Methodist Moves Into New Church Building

The St John’s Methodist Church marks its first birthday with services in the new Allan dale Addition building. Rev Earl Martin preaches The First Assembly of the Christian Church. Church School at 9 45 a m morning service at 10 50 a m followed by a 6 30 p m covered dish supper and a slide film The Foundations for Peace on the church grounds.

St. John’s Methodist Church Allandale Earl Martin Assembly of the Christian Church

Captain J O Musick To Talk at Shettles

Shettles Methodist will hear Captain J O Musick preacher of the Worthwhile Class on the last Sunday before minister C E Bludworth returns from vacation. Judge C E Alvis will preside and Scout Recognition will be the theme with E W Cartwright in charge of the evening service.

Shettles Methodist J. O. Musick C. E. Bludworth C. E. Alvis E. W. Cartwright

Christ Lutheran Welcomes New Pastor Kaul

The Rev. Arthur O. Kaul will deliver his first sermon as Christ Lutheran Church pastor this Sunday at 10 30 am on the topic When Are a Pastor and Congregation at Their Best The Nebraskan native studied at St Paul College Concordia Seminary and led Redeemer Lutheran Carrollton IL growing the church from 18 to 186 members and starting a parish school He and his wife have two children Tim Timothy Paul and Arthur Jesse 4 Hafemann left for St Paul Lutheran Plainview Texas

Arthur O. Kaul Christ Lutheran Church Kaul Nebraska St. Paul's College Concordia Concordia Theological Seminary St. Louis Redeemer Lutheran Church Carrollton Timothy Paul Arthur Jesse D. V. Hafemann St. Paul Lutheran Church Plainview Texas

Stewardship Subject At Trinity Lutheran Church

In Sunday services at 11 a m Ottis Sauls a Concordia Theological Seminary student will speak on stewardship of money. At 7 30 p m he will discuss The Kingdom of God a Kingdom of Love.

Trinity Lutheran Church Ottis Sauls Concordia Theological Seminary St. Louis Sauls

Capitol Heights Baptist Church Opens New Building

The Capitol Heights Baptist Church at 1401 Bouldin Avenue will hold first services Sunday. 11 a.m. sermon by Pastor L. R. Cole followed by a basket lunch on the church lawn. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. 2 p.m. service with Rev. John B. Davidson on "Dedication of Life." Cornerstone laid after the sermon. Training Union at 7 p.m. and evening worship at 8 p.m.

Capitol Heights Baptist Church Bouldin Avenue L. R. Cole John B. Davidson Training

Central Methodist Church Opens Fall Program With Barbecue

The fall program begins Sunday at Central Methodist with expanded Sunday School and new youth classes. Dr Tom W Brabham will speak on The Wrong Question But the Right Answer assisted by Miss Mary Helen Jackson on organ and Mrs Eddie Simmons as soloist. The Men s Brotherhood sponsor an annual barbecue and vesper at the Zilker Park Clubhouse with services at the new Boy Scout Hut and no evening church service.

Central Methodist Church Tom W. Brabham Eddie Simmons Galilee Mary Helen Jackson Tommie Anderson Men’s Brotherhood Zilker Park

Mrs. Rutledge Visits Husband in Prison

Mrs. Sydney Rutledge returned to her Hanover, Missouri home after visiting her husband Dr. Robert C. Rutledge in a Fort Madison Iowa prison. He serves 70 years for killing Byron Hattman in Cedar Rapids after alleged seduction. The couple, with Rutledge’s father, spoke through a wire screen in two visits.

Fort Madison Iowa Sydney Rutledge Hannibal Robert C. Rutledge Howard Goodrich Rutledge Byron Hattman Cedar Rapids Rutledges Hattman St. Louis

Good Shepherd Church Sets Communion and Meetings

The Good Shepherd Church will celebrate Holy Communion at 8 and 9 30 a m on Sunday with Morning Prayer and a sermon at 11 a m. Ushers acolytes and the Young People service group will be on duty. Regular church and parish group meetings are scheduled through Friday with vestry and guild activities.

Church of the Good Shepherd Starr Kealhofer Jr Thomas M. W. Yerxa Thomas A. Graham Gaynor Rendall N. N. Kinney Joe C. Lane Sr Walter Brown Harold Legge Hunter Morris Crucifer Pope Atkins Tommy Toler Bill Dockery Young People’s Service League Vestry Altar Guild Bowman Road The Good Shepherd School

Case March Carries Campaign Into Dallas

Case March the Baylor University law professor and third time Texas gubernatorial candidate toured Dallas on a hand shaking visit. He plans meetings with city officials from janitor to mayor and judges over the next three days. March cited 30,000 miles since 1950 and spoke of opening campaign offices in Austin September 15 and Dallas October 1.

Dallas Case March Baylor University Texas March Waco Austin

Bodies of Two Crash Victims Discovered

In Warren Pennsylvania two Air Force officers missing since August 26 were found dead in their wrecked plane atop a hill near Warren. Lieutenant Joseph R. Walker Jr. 27 of Homerville and Captain William R. Parker 33 of Sheraden were identified. a local 18 year old spotted the wreckage and state police spent hours in rugged terrain to reach the bodies.

Warren Pittsburgh District Air Force Joseph R. Walker Jr Homeville William R. Parker Sheraden William Streich Jr Clarendon

Winnie's Still Party's Choice for Top Job

London report says Prime Minister Winston Churchill could return to No 10 if the Conservative Party wins next year's general election. At 74 he remains party leader in the House of Commons and chief policy maker, despite age and EU movement duties.

London Winston Churchill United Europe Movement Churchill House of Commons Commons No. 10 Downing Street

Canary Island Arms Explosion Kills Seven

An ammunition dump explosion near a military barracks in Santa Cruz de Tenerife Canary Islands killed seven people and left 12 seriously injured with 11 missing. The blast caused a landslide demolishing a soldiers dormitory and several homes. three soldiers were among the dead and seven remain missing.

Santa Cruz DE Teneriffe Canary Islands

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