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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1955

Page

2

St Mark's Speaker Dr Tate At Methodist Club

Dr Tate president of Southern Methodist University in Dallas will speak for the Methodist Men at St Mark's Methodist Church Sunday morning services at 845 and 10 55. He was born in Denver and grew up in San Antonio and attended SMU earning BA in 1922 MA in 1925. He later became SMU dean and president. The service will feature Dr Wayne McCleskey and guest soloist Bennie Middaugh with organist Mrs CRS Martin. A mass speaker Miss Elsie Kaneshiro of Southwestern University Georgetown will be introduced by Miss Barbara also a Georgetown student. The prayers will be led by John DeVerter with Miss Jean Swengel reading the closing prayer. Ushers include Robert Allen Jones Rice Dick Thorp and Jimmy Hill. Mr and Mrs Henrice Day sing My Prayer at the service.

Wills Tate Southern Methodst, University Dallagy St. Mark's Methodist Church Dr. Tate Denver Colo San Antonio Win SMU University of ‘Texas University of Chicago Texas Wesleyan College Centenary ,College Oklahoma City University Umphrey Lee A. Q. Sartain W. W. Finlay Wayne McCleskey McCleskey John, DeVerter George Conway Bennie Elsie Kaneshiro Southwestern University Georgetown Barbara Joan Franklin University of Texas Ellen Waltman Sam Houston State Teachers ‘College John ‘DeVerter Jean Swengel Kansas State College Robert Allen Jones Rice Dick Thorp Lee College Jimmmy “Hil Henrice Day Augsburzer

Episcopal To Begin New Year With Two Communion Services

Trinity Episcopal opens the new year with Holy Communion at 8 and 11 a.m. led by Rev. P. Walter Henckell. Acolytes, choir members, ushers, and a Junior Choir will perform, with services, classes, and guild meetings scheduled throughout the day and week.

Episcopal

Charles Martin To Lecture at Beytown Kingdom Hall

Charles Martin, presiding minister of the Dickinson Texas Jehovah's Witnesses, will lecture at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Beytown Kingdom Hall at 1805 Hawthorne. He will address Educating Ourselves for Peace and Life, highlighting education's role in peace and life. the lecture is open to the public and no collections will be taken, according to John K. Pierce Sr.

Charles Martin Dickinson Texas Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Beytown Kingdom Jehovah's Witnesses Hawthorne Martin John K. Pierce Sr

Evangelist to Lead Two Week Revival at Trinity Tabernacle

Rev Elbert Smart of Beaumont will evangelize at Trinity Tabernacle revival starting with watch night services at 8 50 p m Saturday through midnight with daily services at 6 15 a m and 7 30 p m on Sundays and weekdays except Saturday. Featured guests include Rev Laurel Akers and Rev Coleman McDuff. McDuff to provide vocal music. W Graham will speak at 3 p m over KROT radio. Young people service set for 4 59 p m Sunday and Sunday school at 9 45 a m. San Jacinto section of Women Missionary Council representing 32 area churches to meet 9 30 a m Wednesday at Decker Drive church.

Elbert Smart Beaumont Triniy Tabernacle Stea.m Laurel Akers South Texas Pepples Coleman McDuff Texas City McDuff W. 8. Graham Trinity Tabernacle Statio Krot San Jacinto Women's Missionary Council

Now Pioneer Sermon at First Christian Church

The Rev Clyde Folts will preach Now Pioneer as the New Year theme at First Christian Church Sunday at 10 50 am with Sunday school at 9 45 am The service features music directed by Gerald Cox with Mrs Frank Frederick and Miss Nell Cox singing My Faith Looks Up To Thee Special music for the service There will be no evening service

First Christian Church Clyde O. Folts Gerald Cox Frank Frederick Nell Cox

First Baptist Plans Lord's Supper observance

The Rev. E R Couch leads the First Baptist Church in the Lord's Supper with W G Saunders in charge of arrangements. A brief sermon on the occasion and a solo by Mrs. Virgil Brown precede the 7:30 p.m. service broadcast on KREL at 7:45. Wade DuBose directs music. organist is Mrs. E O Reefer. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. and Training Union at 6:15 p.m. Kentucky and Louisiana streets location.

E.R. Coueh First Baptist Church W. GC. Saunders Wells Virgil, Brown KREL Wade DuBose E. O. Reefer W. C. Sanders DuBose Kentucky Louisiana Couch

Lesson Sermon Announced at Christian Science Services Sunday

The lesson sermon titled God will be read from the King James Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Isaiah promises perfect peace for those who trust in God and readings emphasize harmony and goodness through divine impartation. A Toronto man will discuss how Christian Science heals and guides business on BRCT radio at 10:00 a.m. Sunday.

Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy Isaiah God Toronto Canada Whl BRCT

Presbyterians To Celebrate Lord's Supper Service

The First Presbyterian church will observe the Lord's Supper at 11 a.m. led by Rev. M. E. McPhail with church Elders assisting. The Choir, directed by T. F. Seale, will sing Mozart's Jesus Word Incarnate. No evening service this Sunday. regular Sunday night services resume next week.

First Presbyterian Church M. E. McPhail Jesus Mozart T. F. Seale McPhail

Rev Goodwin To Preach At Grace Methodist Church

The Rev Bill Goodwin former pastor of Warren's Methodist church will begin his duties as pastor at Grace Methodist Church Sunday and preach at 7 pm The Holy Communion will be observed at 830 and 1045 am with Rev M S Jordan directing The morning service features Prelude Nearer My God To Thee with Mrs Keith King on organ Special music includes My Prayer For Today by Arnold The Sanctuary choir will sing Jubilate Deo by Norden at the second service Mrs Paul Black directing both choirs Church school begins at 935 am Youth fellowship meets at 6 pm in the evening

Bill Goodwin Warren's Assisant Grace Methodist M.S. Jordan Keith King

New Year's Day Communion Planned for Cedar Bayou Methodist

The Cedar Bayou Methodist Church plans a New Year's Day service at 10 50 am with Rev E L Lave delivering a sermon on Lay Aside the Weight The program includes hymns organ music and solos by Mrs W T Busch and Mrs J D Giddings A Sunday school session at 9 45 am and various choir rehearsals and society meetings are scheduled throughout the day and week including an India Pakistan mission study course led by Kenneth Epperson and Ephiphany observance Friday.

E. L. Lave Cedar Bayou Methodist Church Marnhing Love W. T. Busch Ashford J.D. Giddings Wackenthaler Czerwonky Canestrari James F. Jackson Jesus Hoy MacGimsey Commission On Evangelism At & P.m India Pakistan Kenneth Epperson Commissions On Missions Julia ‘Lothie WSCS W. T. Travis Jr Wesleyan Service Guild

Calendar Close-Up What Where And When

A dense listing of Baytown weekly events with many clubs meeting at community houses, churches, and homes. Includes Garden clubs, sororities, musical groups, civic associations, and social leagues scheduled across Tuesday to Friday with times and venues.

Rev Hannemann to administer Lord's Supper at St Paul

Rev Hannemann will administer the sacrament at St Paul Lutheran on New Year's Day at 10 45 am with Rev Hannemann officiating The sermon titled The Good Fortune of Those That Love God comes from Romans chapter eight The youth choir under Mrs Janie Freshorn will sing Arthur Hollowe is organist John Prasek heads ushers and A m and Rob Hartrox acolytes Church school devotions led by W G Mettke and Mrs A A Holle Classes for all ages open The church council meets Wednesday at 7 pm 1958 prayer wishes by Rev Hannemann

Lara St Paul Lutheran’ Church A. N. Hannemann Hannemann Rev

Churchwomen Circles Meet for Bible Study and Devotionals

The First Baptist and Shiloh Baptist groups schedule multiple circle meetings. Bible study and devotional leaders include Mrs. W A Parker Mrs T C King Mrs Dorothy Howell and others at various home and church locations. Several circles plan studies beginning Tuesday and Wednesday with nursery care and adults invited.

First Baptist Church W. A. Parker Florida Thibodeaux T. C. King Utah Dorothy Howell Maryland Dorothy Diaz Donabel McMillan Lillie of Lebanon

Central Baptist Plans Revival Crusade for Souls

The Rev. John Osteen announced Central Baptist Church will hold a crusade for souls from January 13 to 22 with evangelist Rev. David Boston. D. K. Harrell will direct music, Rev. Boston a former Jacinto City pastor now evangelist, and Cecil Baker leads music at Sunday services.

John Osteen Central Baptist Church Crusade For Souls David Boston D. K. Harrel South Main Baptist Church Houston Boston First Baptist Church of Jacinto City Central Cecil Baker Eucation Music Rev. Osteen

Brunsons Host Dinner for Visiting Jenson Family

Mr and Mrs H E B Brunson hosted a dinner at their home for Mr and Mrs Royal Jenson of Provo Utah. They are visiting their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Wayne Stevens of 215 Lakewood Drive. Guests included Dr and Mrs J B Trunnell of Houston and Mr and Mrs A V Barber and Mr and Mrs Stevens.

H. E B. Brunson North Gilliard Royal Jenson Provo Utah Brunson Jenson Wayne Stevens Lakewood Drive J. B. Trunnell Houston A. V. Barber Stevens

Communion Meditation Planned by Rev Haygood at St Johns

Rev Hooper Haygood pastor of St Johns Methodist church will lead Holy Communion at 11 am Sunday. The meditation titled Where the Centuries Meet will be featured and Horace Smith will sing O Savior Sweet during the service.

Hooper Haygood St. John’s Methodist Church Horace Smith Haygood

Party Is Given In Muller Home

Mr and Mrs David Vandervoort were entertained Tuesday night by Mr and Mrs Richard H Cooke and Mr and Mrs E V Muller at the Muller home in Lakewood Mrs Vandervoort is the former Miss Susie Hooks A silver pitcher was presented to the honored couple by the hosts Punch and cookies were served to a group of local residents including Miss Sylvia Patterson Arlene Guenther Charles Kraft and others

David Vandervoort Richard H. Cooke Jimmy Richards Rodney Masterson James Huey Margaret Blasingame Eddie Busea

New Year's Eve Service Planned at Redemer Lutheran

A New Year Eve service is planned at Redemer Lutheran Church at 7 pm with Rev. E F Lange delivering What Time Is It? at 7 pm and a Sunday message titled First Things First by the same pastor at 10 45 am Mink Broderson to play organ ushers listed L L Deen Jack Humphrey and J D Higginbotham Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 am Ben Devereux in charge of devotional program Men s club meets 7 30 pm Wednesday chaired by L L Deen topic Recruiting Missionaries and Teachers to be given by H Cholcher

Redemer Lutheran Church E. F. Lange Mink Ben Devereux L. L. Deen H. Cholcher

Taxi Misrouted Homeowner Finds Free Ride

Mrs Russell, rushing to work, hailed a taxi from her driveway after a garage repair left her husband’s car unavailable. The driver, mistaken in the driveway, told her she owed nothing as he was merely turning around.

Methodist Ceremony Unites Joy Van Zandt and Herb Gray

Joy Van Zandt and Herb Gray married at St Mark's Methodist Church in a ceremony led by Dr Wayne McCleskey. The bride, daughter of B Van Zandt, wore a satin gown with seed pearls and empire waist. The groom, son of J Gray, attends the University of Texas where he earned Look Magazine All American honors. The couple planned a wedding trip to New Orleans and Mobile after the ceremony.

Herb Gray New Orleans Mobile Ala St. Mark’s Methodist Church Wayne McCleskey B. van Zandt Ohio Joy ‘van Zandt Lee College University of Texas University of Colorado John Gray Baytown East Pearce T Association Look Magazine

Fern Crerar and Roy Paul Black Wed in Amarillo

Arthur Crerar of Amarillo announces the marriage of his daughter Fern to Roy Paul Black son of Mr and Mrs Paul J Black of 1901 Fast Texas Avenue at First Methodist Church in Amarillo Tes The double ring ceremony occurred at 6 pm December 22 Gladioli and carnations adorned the church Maid of honor was Doris Crerar Best man was M M Durr of Austin Bride escorted by her father wore a white cocktail length dress with high neckline sleeves and an eggshell satin hat with pearl trim Veil and bouquet details noted After ceremony the father hosted a dinner The couple will honeymoon in New Mexico Then resume schooling The bride aims to be a registered nurse by August Groom will graduate from the University in June He is a Robert E Lee High School graduate of 195k The concluding note reflects a separate editorial quote by Edmont Sinnott.

Arthur Crerar Amarillo Fern Roy Paul Black Paul J. Black Texas Avenue First Methodist Church Tes Lore Sleaves Doris Crerar M. M. Durr Austin New Mexico Texas University Robert E. Lee High School

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St. Mark's DR. Willis Tate Trinity Episcopal Church P. Walter Henckell Drew Snyder Charles Hillis George Mecason D. B. Wishelsen Prastorius Mack Bradén Hillis W. D. Seyfried Foxy Matherne Richard Hajter Mike Burch George Meavon, Jr Larry Guenther Black’s Pharmacies State Bank Baytonians Scarborough N. Main Baytown Sun Foltz Albert Einstein Rev. Goodwin CB Methodist Baytown Garden Club Grace Methodist Church T. T. Peck Mississippi Goose Craek Rebelkahs Cerebral Palsy League Morris Five Fingers Janus Mason College Auditorium W.W. Herndon East James Morrell Park Garden Club B.C. Wyatt East Hunnicut American Association of University Women Bass and Treble Council of Parents and Teachers Fred Hedelhorst Crow Road Priscilla Club J. B. Harbour Fast Texas Kappa Kappa Beta Signa Phi Sorority Great Books ‘Foundation Grandmothers Club Lynnhaven South Main Highlands Baytown Writers Guild Playhouse Eist Presbyterian Glenn Arber Circle One D. E. Ware Feges Circle Two T. E. Ball East Gulf A. Johanson Circle Three Ted Lyman Olive Jack Henderson Circle Four Fellowship Hall Circle Five Virgil H Murgis East Homan John Blow Circle Six Paul Fickel West Lobit Verne McCullough Shiloh Baptist Mary Lily Circle C. J.dahlquist T. R. Warner D. G. Green H. K. Daniel Sryant Smith Central Baptist Plans Brunsons Rev. Haygood Muller Joy van Zandt Delabra Stephanatis Pat ‘Carroll Misses Kay Cressley Shirey Hianak Cynthia Moore Crystal Punch Candiebra Mrs. Herb Brida Fern Crerar Edmont W Sinnott eStart Ree Christ, Scientist Michigan Novads Atrests Thoredays Penney
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