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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1954

Page

5

Communion Services At Trinity Episcopal Church

A corporate communion and breakfast for men will be held at 8am Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church. The rector Rev P Walter Hencekell will celebrate, assisted by Clarence Timmins as epistoler and Gailen Hull as acolyte. Choir directed by George Meason will sing Te Deum and other pieces at the 11am service. Various lay readers ushers and hostesses are listed with preparations throughout the day and week.

Trinity Episcopal Church P. Walter Hencekell Clarence Timmins Gailen Hull B.L. Exholm Trinity H. A. Halsey Jr George Meason Ray L. Spear Woodward Garrett Field J. EK. Boydell TF. Stephens Lawrence Meckel Richard Haltes Buddy Davis B. RB. Wilson Trinity Guild

Evangelist Abe Van Der Puy Speaks in La Porte

The Rev Abe Van Der Puy director of evangelism at HCJB Quito Ecuador addressed 2600 people in La Porte during public and private appearances. He spoke at the Community church in addition to events at the church school Rotary Shetl and other venues and will return for a few days next January.

Abe van der Puy HCJB Quito Ecuador South America Andes Amazon la Porte Abe Community Church Rotary Shetl

Probation Topic At Sunday Christian Science Service

A Sunday lesson-sermon centers on probation after death and the demand for unwavering obedience to Christ. Scripture from Philippians urges workers to save themselves, while Mary Baker Eddy’s text notes moral progress through divine urging and Christ’s love. The Golden Text asks God to examine and prove the heart.

Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy

Wiedemenders Re elected Leader Of Texas LCMS District

The Rev Roland Wiedemenders, pastor at St Pauls Lutheran San Antonio and longtime Texas LCMS district president since 1850, was re elected for a three year term despite his request not to be. His re election mirrors Dr John Behnsten’s re election as LCMS president at the Houston convention. The district also elected Rev A B De ves of St Pauls Austin as first vice president and Rev Carl Geeriner of Zion Dallas as second vice president.

Roland Wiedemenders St. Paul's Lutheran Church San Antonio Texas Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Wiederaanders Wiedernenders John W. Behnsten Houston

McCleskey To Explain Leadership Of Christ

The Rev Wayne McCleskey pastor of St Mark's Methodist Church will preach at morning services on The Leadership of Christ. The 8 45 service features Chancel Choir singing Glee Unto The Lori with J F Maine as soloist.

St. Mark's Methodist Church Wayne McCleskey Christ Chancel Cadman J. F. Maine Lord Jesus Volkesleider Gabriel Ed Nelson

Buratar Turns Out To Be Baby Rocking Crib

Four San Francisco police officers rushed to a scene after a man reported an intruder attempting to break into his home. The suspect was described as a baby rocking crib misidentified as a person named Michael Gray, noted for enjoying the squeaky casters. The incident highlights confusion over a noisy device rather than a real break in.

Buratar San Francisco Michael Gray

Baptism Services Scheduled At Memorial Baptist Church

The Rev. A. L. Jordan outlines services at Memorial Baptist with sermons on What Is Christianity and The Greatest Love. Music features The Love of God and Not Your Heart Be Troubled. Broadcast on KRCT at 11:19 a.m. Educational emphasis runs Sunday to Wednesday with group leaders Mrs. Barren Miss Potter and others guiding juniors and beginners.

A. L. Jordan Memorial Baptist Church Love of God Carlos Nunez Johnny Ghandler Aubrey Richardson KRCT Band of God Hula Potter

Easter Retrospect Sermon At First Christian Church

Rev Clyde Folts will deliver Easter in Retrospect as the morning sermon at the First Christian Church. Services start 9:50 a.m. with church school at 9:00 a.m. An evening worship at 7:00 p.m. follows. Christian Woman’s Fellowship circles meet Tuesday and the Laymen’s League holds a dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A one day district Christian churches convention occurs at the church with national Brotherhood leaders on Friday afternoon. banquet at 6:00 p.m. and closing session at 7:30 p.m.

Clyde D. Folts First Christian Church Christian Women's Fellowship The Brotherhood

WMU GIVES Equipment To Starlight Band

The Woman's Missionary Union of Central Baptist Church will meet at 16 a.m. Monday at the church instead of Tuesday. A Royal Service program and business meeting will be held with Irene Chambers and Eirese members hosting.

Woman's Missionary Union of Central Baptist Church Irene Chambers

Christian Maturity Topic At Grave Methodist Church

Rev Jordan leads worship with sermons on Steps to Christian Maturity at 7:40 am and 10:58 am services. Special music by Jane O Selle and Connin Plsgons with a piece by Fearis. Church School starts 9:25 am. station KIEL will air the 10:58 am service. Youth group meets at 6 pm. Rev J A Anen delivers the 7 pm message.

Grave Methodial Church M.S Jordan J. A. Anen

Lee College BSU President To Speak At State Meeting

Lee College BSU President Gene Thompson will speak at the Texas Baptist Student Unions spring conference at Latham Springs Encampment near Waco from April 23 to 25. The theme is Campus Church Community. Thompson will present during the Saturday clinic on BSU at Junior College, with sponsor Miss Minnie Alice Mobertson accompanying Baytown representatives. Friday features choir music and a family altar around the campfire, with Bruce Meiver delivering the Sunday message.

Gene Thompson Lee College BSU Texas Baptist Latham Springs Waco Thompson Minnie Alice Mobertson Tee College Baytown Texas Ralph Langier Bruce Meiver

Worship in Music Highlands Church of Christ

On Sunday morning Highlands Church of Christ presents Worship in Music led by evangelist Ray Till Fuller-ton Jr. He reviews scriptures on using musical instruments in worship and explains the church’s doctrinal position. Eldan Gardner and Jack Sheridan report progress on the air conditioned auditorium and pews for the new building. A devotional sermon titled Self-Sacrifice to God will follow.

Highlands Church of Christ Mus Ray Ti Fullerton, Jr Fullerton Cintist Eldan AT. Gardner Jack Sheridan

Radiance Of Jesus Topic At First Presbyterian Church

The Rev M E McPhail will preach The Radiance of Jesus at Sunday morning service for First Presbyterian Church with choir and organ accompaniment. Sunday School at 9 20 am Westminster Fellowship at 5 40 pm and evening worship at 7. A Christian things committee meeting is set for Monday at the church. Registration is 2 dollars including dinner.

M. FE. McPhail Pata BE. W. Bowerman Christian Thimastian Committee Assam Grace Presbyterian Ghrreh Hurley Read Hatston Minn Minn’s Canneil Houston Women of Grace Presbyterian Chared

Reverend Love Discusses The Mark of The Divine

Rev Elvan Lave of Gedlir Baya Methodist Church preaches at morning service. MW Hardison sings. Fellowship groups dine in Japan. Mrs James F Jackson performs Still Small Voice. theme centers on perfected growth and divine influence.

Elvan Lave Gedlir Baya MW. H. Hardison Japan James F. Jickson

30 Join Community at La Porte Church Maundy Thursday

In a Candlelight Commitment Service at La Porte Community Church on Maundy Thursday thirty new members joined the fellowship. Assisted by Jim Mayes and Dr. John C. Elehorn, they were presented to the board and welcomed with the right hand of fellowship. New members include Gailard Benes, Leroy Kirkley Jr, A A Womack, Laverne and Betty Sue, J D Burns, Joseph Sraith, Barbara Moser, James Robertson, Judy Moates, John Paul Jones, Barbara Baker, Doris Miler, Nancy Bichorn, and Sue Gail Mack, among others. Several also received Christian instruction during Holy Week.

la Porte Community Church Maundy Jim Mayes John C. Elehorn Mayes Brnes, Grabbe Gailard Benes Barbara Baker Doris Miler Nancy Bichorn Sue Gail Mack Carole Sue Walfo Carol Ruthith Walnscott Doris Alsne Dain Paul Jones Nancy Vel Eichorn Martha Gray Fred Westereren Sr

Bruce Woods Preaches At Wooster Baptist

Bruce Woods a licensed Baptist minister and Wooster Bays church member will lead the pulpit at Baptist Temple on Sunday for both services. Worship begins at 9:45 am with music by Barry Webbur. A revival is conducted at South Dastow by Rev. Geo P. Enadish with Lee Jordan as pastor. Regular prayer meetings at Baptist Temple are led by Jessie Dunn and J. M. Campbell.

Bruce Woods Wooster Bays Baptist Temple Barry Webbur Geore P. Enadish South Dastow Lee Jordan Jessie Dunn J. M. Campbell

Sermons Announced At Highland Baptist Church Morning Service

Messaged sermons announce morning service at Highland Baptist Church led by Pastor Petinis with an evening sermon titled The Dost Shall Live By Faith The pastor’s birthday event was celebrated by over 50 members of First Baptist Church, Ciphtinis, Monday night April 10, as they gathered for fellowship and praise.

Petinis Irirst Baptist Elierih Ciphtinis Tal Mongday Wirthibay

Rebecca Holloway Ends Her Recruit Training

Rebecca Holloway completes recruit training at the US Naval center Bainbridge Maryland and plans further training in California. She travels with family including sister Mrs. Banne Raynes and Pvt. Clifford HM Minek as part of the 42nd Armored Division unit.

Rebecca Holloway Mise Perri Naval Ben Bainbridge Mab Denver Pacenka Ie Otto Flallaway Lown San Dive Cat Hawn Hollagay Banne Raynes Hollywood Cahir Ciford HM Minek CL Gonsphedl Adi Stitapisan Cam Wellon Hewnel Leaderd Woolfe 2Th Armed Division

Business Operating Costs Are Misstated

Fragmented text reports misstatement of operating costs in a Chicago based business study. Western University executives and a corporate firm face scrutiny over underreporting expenses and inflated profit estimates. The report cites a total around 44 million dollars, with broader implications for pricing and earnings.

Chicago Noti

Commissions To 213 Aggies In May 21 Ceremony

COLLEGE STATION April 23 Maj Gen Charles B Hart will be principal speaker and present Army commissions to 273 Texas A and M cadets in exercises on the campus May 21 Also 140 graduating seniors will receive Air Force commissions Maj Gen Gabriel P Disoway says officers from all 41 Army branches will be commissioned in ROTC exercises on commencement day Hart a West Point graduate led artillery in North Africa Sicily and with the First Army in Europe and the Pacific Texas A and M has a long military tradition with 80 officers achieving general rank and 14 990 officers and 6 000 who came to the Armed Forces in World War II Astoria Oregon origin of the star city noted.

College Station Ispli Charles B. Hart Fort Sill Oklo Tesas A M. Collinge Gabriel P. Disoway Air Force Ware EB. Davis North Africa Sicily First Army Pacific Texas A M. College

Leaders' Course Attendance at Lend en's County Program

A report notes a leaders' course in Lend en's County with postings about attendees Pvt. Wenesl Fo Mes singer Pte Thorven L. Pieker and others. The document references an advanced program under the Anti Aleopath Arc tilery Replicement and mentions Messinger, Mr West, and Pvt. Nagkers in connection with the event.

Port Bliss Wenesl Fo Messinger Thorven L. Pieker Tongeleetér Lenden Pep Ff. Messinger West Dratn Nagkers Parkes Lins Town

Fragmented OCR note on military units and personnel roles

A disjointed OCR fragment mentions 3rd Division Korwa Army and various names and roles. It references divisions, drivers, and events with unclear context. Core entities include Korwa Army, Langtowany, Sel Dfaitey Division, Kee Vy Lie, and Probert with fragmented descriptions of duties.

Korwa Martha Langtowany Lie

Mayor Proclaims National Music Week in Baytown

A garbled historical note shows Baytown declaring National Music Week with odd phrases and stray names. The fragment hints at civic ceremony, possible references to events, dates, and local officials but is largely unreadable.

Baytown

Government Lifts Ban on Electors in Isle

A government action lifts a ban affecting electors on the isle, enabling participation in upcoming votes. Officials cited security and administrative readiness as reasons for the change. The move impacts local governance and eligibility rules for residents.

Banks Isle

Davis in Korea Service Captured in Military Card

Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Davis of La Parte, is serving in Korea. The former military volunteer with the AL PL tary OM, Flonaton, is listed with a military group. Details are limited in the fragment.

Korea Life Wlon Iy Davis Wel Mys la Parte Tow Aerydige Seth Sheeruan MI Tury Adsigory Group Amulayve AL PL Tary OM Flonaton Wits Dagt Alate Imal Ak Fork Yin

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