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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1961

Page

7

Trinity Episcopal To Have Midnight Christmas Service

The Trinity Episcopal Church schedules a midnight Christmas Eve service at 11:30 p.m. with Rev. P. Walter Henckell as celebrant. Acolytes include Bill Stewart and others, choir directed by Fr. L. Dockendorf with guest organist Miss Eleanor Wilkie, and ushers T. W. Brundrett and Gus Dauzat. Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. services follow, with Junior and regular choirs. The rector and Vestry invite all Christian people to attend during the Christmas season.

Trinity Episcopal Walter Henckell Holy Communion Bill Stewart Bill Wilkie Jack Halter Jack Henckell David Massey Bill Lewis Wayne Balderach FR. L. Dockendorf Eleanor Wilkie Keith Dutson Henckell jRoy Holcomb Will Brant Fred T. Philips Cliff Comfort Hammons Bill Sharp Mike Munson Neidigh Lee Ekholm Skip Ried Buddy Garvey Gary Green the Wood H. L. Boggens Bruce Wed- Ramsey H. A. Garner

Westminster Speaker To Be Dr. Rogers

Rev Dr Kirk pastor emeritus of Heights Presbyterian Church Houston will deliver the 11 am sermon at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the message Are You Ready For Christmas text Luke 2 The choir directed by Gene Boynton will sing Sing Gloria with Mrs William N Zartman at the organ A Christmas Eve Candlelight service follows at 6 pm Youth Choir to present special music All members and friends are invited

Dr. Kirk Heights Presbyterian Church Houston Westminster Presbyterian Church Gene , Boynton William N. Zartman

Candlelight Communion At First Presbyterian Church

A candlelight communion service at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve at First Presbyterian Church will feature a special music program directed by T. S. Seale. Soloists include Mrs. Betty Seale and Mrs. Thelma Shall with a trio of Misses Kathy Busby Phyllis Busby and Sue Ann Wilkie. A 5:30 p.m. session meeting precedes to receive new members.

First Presbyterian Church T. S. Seale Betty Seale Thelma Shall Kathy Busby Phyllis Busby Sue Ann Wilkie

Sunday Programs Listed For Central Assembly

The Rev. Lonnie Bowlen announces Sunday services at Central Assembly of God Church. Morning radio broadcast on KWBA at 8:30 a.m. Sunday School starts 8:45 a.m. Sunday morning service at 12 a.m. Evening service at 6 p.m. features Christmas music by the church youth and a Christmas message. Regular services Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Young People's service Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Lonnie Bowlen Central Assembly of God Church KWBA

Dedication Service For New Parents Set

The Rev. Earl Bissex of First Christian Church announces a dedication of parents during the 10 50 a m service Sunday with topic Gods Idea of Greatness. Mrs Bissex will sing with choir directed by Forque. Mrs Carl Bush organist. A brunch for college students follows at 10 a m Thursday. Youth fellowship party planned at Oaks Christian Church Houston attracts Baytown youths.

Earl Bissex First Christian Church Bissex Charles Forque Carl Bush Christian Youth Fellowship Oaks Christian Church Houston Baytown

House Of Stewart Expands With Two Studio Locations

House Of Stewart announces expansion of its hair salon program with two new locations. The downtown site is at Til W. Defoe, and the east location is at 1212 E. Texas. Niblack System also moved into 12 E. Texas in the same building.

House of Stewart Til

Santa Doctor Delivers Boy in Yuletide Parade Twist

In Picayune Mississippi a couple can truthfully tell their son he was born to Santa Claus after a doctor summoned from a Yuletide parade delivered the baby. The festive scene included the doctor in Saint Nick attire and moments to change before entering a public protest in Muskegon. There is a note about fame, work, and saving corn.

Picayune Miss Santa Claus Muskegon Ie Aueatng

Watchtower Speaker To Address Baytown Jehovah's Witnesses

L G Erskine special representative of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society will speak at 3 p m Sunday at the Kingdom Hall 1205 Hawthorne on where real security is found and whether mankind can escape atomic destruction The Baytown congregation has hosted meetings and home Bible studies during the week A special Saturday meeting features brief remarks by Erskine and J A Hinderer district minister of Jehovah s Witnesses for the central United States Public is welcome to all meetings with a post sermon Bible study and closing remarks by Hinderer

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Hawthorne L. G. Erskine Watchtower Bible and Tract Society Baytown Erskine Kingdom Hall J. A. Hinderer Jehovah's Witnesses Central

Cedar Bayou Baptist Plans Early Christmas Eve Service

Cedar Bayou Baptist Church will hold an early Christmas Eve service with a night service at 6 p.m. Pastor Rev. E. R. Burns says the change lets church families observe together. Training Union directed by W. C. Hale meets at 5 p.m. FR. W. Camp leads Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The pastor will deliver a special Christmas message at 10:45 a.m. Nurseries will be available for all services.

Cedar Bayou Baptist Church E. R. Burns W. C. Hale FR. W. Camp

Carol Festival and Communion Set at All Saints

All Saints Episcopal outlines Christmas Eve and Day services with a 7:45 p.m. Christmas Eve Festival of Carols and fellowship hour hostesses Mrs. J. S. Hurlburt and Mrs. S. H. Warren. Christmas Day Holy Communion at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. Peter Katt, sermon on The Surprise of Christmas. Church officers and choirs listed, with detailed roles for servers, crucifers, acolytes, flags, ushers, and altar guild. Morning Prayer at 9 a.m. features Christmas Joy remarks by Rev. Katt.

J. S. Hurlburt All Saints’ Episcopal S. H. Warren Church School Peter Katt Holy Combe John McCulley Jr Katt Henry Stevenson Robert Whaley James Cunningham Robert Warne David Street T. L. Kielman J. J. Cunningham F. L. Whaley Rev. Katt Larry Clevenger Bruce Cunningham Hugh McCulley R. P. Rose T. P. Shepherd Frank Thielen J. T. Richardson T. G. Blakeney

Pastor and Family Lead Christmas Eve Communion at St Mark's

A come and go service from 6 to 9 p.m. at St Mark's Methodist Church features Rev Basil Jones serving individual family groups with his family assisting in preparing elements and serving. Sunday services at 8:45 and 10:50 a.m. continue. An Advent sermon series and Bible study plans are noted with no choir rehearsals this week.

St. Mark's Methodist Church Basil Jones Jones Faraings Methodist Children’s Home Waco

PTA attendance awards at Ashbel Smith program

Ashbel Smith PTA awarded room attendance honors at a Tuesday meeting. Mrs. Maxine Mudd earned first and second, Mrs. Esther Miles third and fourth, while Mrs. Reba Marshall and Troy Dagle received fifth and sixth. The fourth grade presented "Magic Candle" directed by Miss Anniedeen Bateman. Refreshments followed in the cafeteria.

Ashbel Smith Parent Teacher Association Maxine Mudd Esther Miles Reba Marshall Troy Dagle Anniedeen Bateman W. F. McBride J. P. Wood Edward Milner Clarence Matthews

Nativity Services Planned At St. Paul's

Nativity services at St. Pauls Lutheran Church include a candlelight carol service at 6 p.m. and four Advent and Christmas observances led by Rev. Harold C. Bomhoff. Morning worship at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. features a sermon on The Miracle Child and Grace at Truth. All other activities are canceled.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Christ Harold O. Bombhoff St. Paul’s Lutheran

Christmas Sermon Topic by Rev. C R Steele at Grace Methodist

Reverend Chester R Steele will preach Keeping Christmas as the Sunday sermon at Grace Methodist Church at 10 45 am The Sanctuary Choir will sing an anthem with a duet by Jim Colley and Bill Schubert titled O Lord Most High as offertory special A Christmas meditation Gods Christmas Gift will be given at 5 pm with congregational carols and solos by Bill Schubert There will be no afternoon or evening activities and choir rehearsals are paused until after the new year

Chester R. Steele Grace Methodist Church Jim Colley Bill Schubert Lord Erantion Aoa

Los Angeles man floods yard with Christmas display

A Los Angeles resident decorated his front yard with colored lights a paper Santa and a sled pulled by reindeer. The opposite neighbor responded with a sign reading See our display across the street hinting at a display dispute.

Los Angeles

Unitarian Fellowship to Hear Christmas Story Sunday

Unitarians will meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 11 am to hear the Christmas story from St. Luke and other accounts. W A Morgan, program chairman, says the session ends with carol singing. Refreshments for adults and children will be served.

Paytown

Second Baptist To Have Special Eye Service

The Second Baptist Church schedules a special 5 30 p m service with the sermon The Night Before Christmas by Rev Paul Stephens pastor The pastor will also deliver the 10 50 a m message Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m The church radio program airs weekdays at 6 30 a m on KTLW Texas City

Second Baptist Church Paul Stephens Radio Agram KTLW Texas City

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