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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1961
Page
4
The First Baptist Church hosts a watch night party at 8:30 p.m. with games, films, and refreshments, followed by a devotional by Rev. R. M. Cheek. The film Seventeen will be shown and the event ends at 12:05 a.m. A January Bible Study begins Monday at 7 p.m. with Rev. Cheek teaching Corinthians guides adults.
Rev Harold Bomhoff will speak on the topic Either Or at St Pauls Lutheran Church with services at 8:30 and 10 45 am. Luke 2 33 49 is the text. Sunday School runs 9 to 9 30. Usher captains and acolytes listed. New usher acolyte schedule begins February. Senior Choir meets 7 45 pm Wednesday. Church Council planning session Thursday. Junior instruction resumes at 4 pm Saturday. Junior choir also Saturday at 10 45 am.
Dr Edith Galton of Metuchen urges girls to pursue a science path from high school onward, especially electronics. She cites math, physics, and chemistry as essentials, notes that costly training should not be abandoned for marriage, and recommends summer lab work or factory programs to test potential.
Roy L. Smith argues Christianity persists as true and undefeated, noting John’s gospel frames Jesus as creator alongside God in the beginning. The lesson contrasts John’s message with rival views in Ephesus, stressing transformation through faith and the gospel’s role in democratic progress and civic virtue.
Cedar Bayou Methodist Church announces a packed week with Sunday morning services led by Rev Byron Lovelady at 10 am, Sanctuary Choir directed by E Sheldon Kline, and organist Eddie Franklin. Choir rehearsals and youth groups meet daily, with official board and Woman's Society meetings planned and a new study on Heritage and Horizons in Home Missions starting Tuesday.
Fragmentary ad text describes a dress pattern for princess line styling with sizes and yardage. mentions Baytown Sun mailing address and pattern book details. Includes references to 39 inch fabric and first class mailing.
College and senior high students will gather Sunday at First Presbyterian Church for a progressive supper starting 5:30 pm. Courses begin at different homes including Rev. C. F. Light, Mary Gail Webber, and Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Folk, ending with Holy Communion at 10:30 am Sunday service led by Rev. W. Donald Harris. New officers will be ordained and new members received. Music by the Youth and Adult Choirs directed by T. F. Seale with Mary Beth Gartner. Activities include Bible study, choir rehearsals, and a nursery open in fellowship hall.
Kathy Battarbee was honored with a party on Thursday to celebrate her tenth birthday. Hosts were her parents Mr and Mrs R. B. Battarbee with many guests in costume outfits of high hero style. Prizes were awarded to several guests in games and refreshments included cake and punch.
A curious note highlights the vast seed variety on Earth with a playful claim about many times more seeds than species, inviting readers to ponder biodiversity and the abundance of plant life.
Rev Jesse J Iris of Devers Methodist Church to lead devotional in sanctuary as youth groups divided for New Year party activities at Sapam and Fellowship Room. Juniors entertain with dolls and Father Time motifs while families join for the New Year's Eve event with cookies drinks favors and noisemakers.
St Johns Methodist will observe a Student Recognition Sun at 11 am with George Yates assisting. Participants include Carel Worley Emory Ezetl Davie Jo May Tommy Carter Paula Stricklin Richard Andrews and other students. Ushers Yates Tommy Criffin Jhany and Ronnie John will assist.
The schedule lists three services on New Year's Day with organ music and choir participation at 8 am and 7:20 pm, followed by Holy Communion and a Feast of Light observance. The Epiphany observance is set for Friday with a Family Service and multiple acolytes, ushers, and a rector leading the rites at 9:20 am and 3:19 pm, plus a 10 am service celebration.
The Rev Paul Stephens marks a decade as pastor at Second Baptist Church Baytown amid growth in attendance from below 200 to about 700 weekly. Church property value rose from 68305 to 419000 with new buildings and land on East James. Stephens serves as moderator of San Jacinto Baptist Association, leads regional groups, hosts radio and TV programs, and plans a January 3 sermon on the Year Of Challenge.
Bayway Christian Church schedules new youth material for Sunday School at 9 30 a m in William B Travis Elementary School facilities. Horton Bridges leads teachers including H M Johnson L E Gay F A Monk R A Herrington R A Forrester James Froneberster Joe Campbell and George Sewell. First unit building committee to meet Tuesday at chairman Pat Blakeney home with members C M Boswell Virgil Collins Joe Farley Horton Bridges R A Forrester R G Henry A R Aurr T D Gillian M Johnson Bruce Sanders and S di Tanner. Morning service at 10 45 a m in school auditorium with accompanist Mrs Forrester and song leader Orgle Rosell. Rev Fred Miller preaches The Concern and Commitment of Our Prayers.
Pentecostal Church of Crt at 2977 orth announces a Watch Night prayer schedule. Services begin at 7 pm with a prayer session followed by the main service. Public attendance encouraged. transportation available on request.
The ast Houston District steward’s meeting of Methodist churches gathers at 7 pm at Sunset Methodist Church in Pasadena. Pastor Rev. Derwin Walker leads the event with attendance expected from district members and several named local clergy and members.
Rev Chester R Steele of Grace Methodist announces New Frontier as the Sunday sermon at 7 p.m. The 4:30 p.m. Sunday program features Shirin Wright Wayne Fortenberry plus Duke Cofley Larry Kinley Tom Rhodes Connie Plagens at organ and Gayle Crose more Jane Moseley in a duet.
Mr and Mrs W L Jones of Houston announce the birth of Jason Andrew John at Osteopathic Hospital on December 27, weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. He has a brother Leslie, 5. Grandparents are Otis A Jones of Hockley and J C Sehima of Highlands. James H Campbell of Gulf Coast Hospital announces daughter Carolyn on December 21 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are D T Campbell of Baytown and M P Crews of Oliver Springs Tennessee.
Henry Schutze elected chairman of the official board for 1961 at the First Christian Church. Allen Meister as vice chairman. T L Satterwhite secretary. W A Stevenson treasurer. Elders include Eldon Berry Clyde Jones Meister Nichols J L Satterwhite and Henry Schulze. Deacons include Carl Browne Douglas Stewart M P Purdy E J Fisher and others. deaconesses named. New members noted Carl Browne Douglas Stewart D F Purdy and Mrs H I Nichols. New year sermon titled Time Out for God set by Rev Earl Bissex at 10:50 a m. Sunday School at 9:30. Open house at parsonage 206 Live Oak. board meeting and installation dates listed.
St Marks church hosts a New Year’s Eve program starting at 7 30 p m with recreation entertainment fellowship and food for members and friends. At 11 p m Dr Wayne McCleskey and Rev Donald Goodwin lead a full ritual Communion service.
A jumble of club meeting times and venues listed for Baytown groups including Garden Club at Grace Methodist Church, Morrell Park. Park community events. Epsilon Signa Alpha and Rho Zeta Chapter gatherings. AAUW and PTA notices. Thursday Forum and other societies. Details include times such as 9:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. with various hosts and addresses like 188 Bayshore Drive and 400 Fleet Wood.
All Saints Episcopal Church at Robin Road and Caldwell Lakewood will hold two Holy Communion services to mark the New Year. Rev Peter Katt will preach Pilgrims In The Earth at 11 am. John dot leads the procession with Andy Rose and Henry Stevenson as flag bearers. Acolytes include Robert Eliot and Robert Wir. Ushers are led by Robert Warne and Pete Sh herd. Coffee will be served afterward with hostesses Mrs Robert Warne and Mrs Frank Whale. Church School and Adult Bible Class begin at 9:40 am.
A local Catholic church schedules Masses and special services to honor Mary’s Divine Maternity. The program includes Mary Clare singing, a combined youth and choir performance, and a sermon by Rev. 1. Miss Verbena sings a solo, with church activities at St. Agnes and St. Mark’s facilities, led by church officials and the youth choir director.
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College students will lead the church service in a planned program featuring a youth choir and student readers. The event aims to involve campus members, reflect on community traditions, and highlight student stewardship in religious life.
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A Highlands community event honors local youths at the Methodist Chapel. Names listed include John Allison, Neil Belly Donn, Virginia Walepace, Martha leather, Elaine Quisenherre Ay Linder, and Sarah Havings Cast among others as attendees or honorees.
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