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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1954

Page

3

Lesson Sermon Announced For Baytown Scientists

A Baytown Christian Science service Sunday will present a lesson sermon on the spiritual unity of man with God to overcome fear and foster harmony. The sermon titled Doctrine of Atonement includes Bible passages from Psalms and a quotation from Mary Baker Eddy. The golden text is I John 2 1, about Jesus Christ the righteous as advocate.

Baytown Christian Science Services God Mary Baker Eddy John Jesus Christ

Jordan To Preach For Grace Services

The Rev. M. S. Jordan will preach both services Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10:45 am. The service will be broadcast on station KREL. Special music features the Chapel choir at 8:30 and a trio of Mrs. John Petrash, Mrs. Paul Black, and Miss Connie Plagen will perform at 10:45. Church begins at 9:35 am with Intermediate Youth Fellowship at 6 pm and a night service at 7 pm led by the Rev. M. S. Jordan in the absence of Rev. William Hensley.

M. S. Jordan KREL Sheppard John Petrash Paul Black Connie Plageng Jordan William Hensley

Construction On New Second Baptist Church Building

A new 126 900 building for the Second Baptist Church of Elytown is planned with 750 seat auditorium, 8 lower and 11 upper classrooms, an assembly room, and a 60 seat choir loft. Architect Jack Reber designed the rock and glass structure on the current church lot, with future tower and educational additions. Construction slated as funds and ministerial guidance align with Oct 31 building fund day. Rev. Paul Stephens leads pastor duties while several church committees oversee financing and planning. Also notes revival in Amarillo and Cedar Bayou Methodist services with sermons by Rev. Elza Love and Rev. James Heflin and various choir performances.

Second Baptist Church of Elytown Jack Reber Paul Stephens The Second Baptist Church George Ross Oscar Young Jess Stovall Thomas Albright Clifford Rowe Sr W. C. Davis Eddie Tehee Howard Johnson BR. Whitner T. Barthman J. J. Strickling T. F. Odom C. D. Martin District 4 Stevens Amarillo

Rev Erwin Returns To Wooster Pulpit

The Rev Fietther Erwin returns from Fort Worth where he attended the Texas Baptist convention and will preach at Sunday services at the Wooster Baptist Church. On Wednesday night the department teachers discussed the upcoming revival at the Wooster church.

Fietther Erwin Fort Worth Texas Baptist Convention Wooster Baptist Church the Wooster Church

Harriman Bribery Charge Blasted By GOP Senator

New York October report says GOP Sen William Langer found Harriman bribery allegations against Averell Harriman entirely unsubstantiated after reviewing a 1951 charge tied to his former shipping firm United American Lines. Harriman campaigns on issues as Ives accuses him of unfitness to handle state budget.

New York Averell Harriman Senate Judiciary Committee William Langer R-N. D Harriman Irving M. Ives Ives West Rochester Buffalo United American Lines Brooklyn W. Ber Langer Sidney M. Davis Herbert Lehman D-N Mutual Security Agency U. S Senate Tere Mo Meriio Rharta Harrime

Texas Draft Quota For December Reported Low

Austin Texas October 23 UP Texass draft quota for December was announced at 1037 by state Selective Service headquarters the lowest since last June Brig Gen Paul L Wakefield said June call was 965 The October quota was 1122 and November 1062 No men will be sent for pre induction examinations immediately needed already filled December national car for 23009 draftees Salinas Calif October 2 UP easterners may get a baseball team lettuce capital Salinas lost 1 385 last year lettuce growers shipped three carloads of lettuce to Boston New York and Chicago Proceeds ...

Austin Texess State Selective Service Paul L. Wakefield Selective Service Texas Salinas Calif Boston New York Chicago

Whole Blood Aids in Cancer Fight, Doctor Claims

In Houston a St Louis doctor, Dr Axel Norman Arneson of Washington University, said the availability of whole blood has made it possible to save more women with cancer. He moderated a cancer discussion at M.2 Anderson Hospital. The event preceded the dedication of the University of Texas cancer research hospital. Other doctors noted science closely approaching a knockout cancer solution, with claims that operations once unsafe are now possible and that transplantation research accelerates progress.

Houston St. Louis Axel Norman Arneson Washington University School of Medicing M. 2. Anderson Hospital Funter Institute University of Texas Milion William Brewster Massachusetts General Hospital Boston David A. Karnofsky Sloan- Kettering Institute New York

Nueces River Authority Legislation Proposed in Texas

AUSTIN Oct 23 Rev Harold Parish of Portland Texas plans legislation to create a Nueces River Authority modeled on the Lower Colorado authority. He aims to file the bill for the next Legislature opening Jan 11. The measure would place all unused Nueces water under the new authority and permit it to levy taxes in precincts drawing half or more of their water from the river subject to voter approval.

Austin Harold Parish Portland Tex Colorado River Parish Nueces River

Trinity To Celebrate Communion Services

Trinity Episcopal church marks Holy Communion at 8 am with Rev. P Walter Henckell celebrant and Robert Hargrave acolyte. Church school meets at 9:30 am with C Halter in charge and Cummings leading Bible class. Morning Prayer at 11 am features anthem The Souls of the Righteous by Field. Young People meet 6:30 pm. Trinity Guild at 2 pm Monday. choir rehearsal 7 pm Wednesday. choir practice 7:20 pm Thursday.

Trinity Episcopal Church P. Walter Henckell Robert Hargrave Church BR. C. Halter Christian Education C. R. Cummings A. B. O'Brien Patsy Saunders Will Ging George Meason Jr Clint Snyder Field Ehnir

Rev Couch Returns From Vacation Trip

Rev Couch returns from vacation in the Missouri Ozarks and attends the Baptist General Convention of Texas in Fort Worth. He will speak at the 11 am Sunday service of First Baptist Church. The adult choir sings McKinney's arrangement of Praise Ye The Lord. Mrs Virgil Brown solos Roberts See Ye The Lord at the night service. A gong of 44 cents is set for attendance at the 9 15 am Sunday school hour and a gong of 20 for the 6 15 pm Training Union.

Missouri Ozarks Baptist General Training Union

Arnold Continues Jonah Sermon Series at Highlands Church

Rev C F Arnold of Highlands Missionary Baptist Church prelaches Jonah themes at 11 am and 7 pm Sunday services with “Jonah Overboard” and “Jonah Praying In His Grave.” Baptist Training and prayer meetings follow, WMA and Brotherhood hold separate 7:30 pm sessions plus a district meeting October 26 at Bercon Baptist in Cloverleaf with hostess luncheon.

C.F. Arnold Highlands Missionary Baptist Church Jonah Brotherhood and Women's Missionary Auxiliary WMA Bercon Baptist Church Cloverleaf

Texas $8 Million Richer This Year

AUSTIN Oct 23 UP The state of Texas improved its bank account by 8 million dollars during the fiscal year ended Aug 31. Comptroller Robert Sr Calvert reported a closing net balance of 487,426,599, up from 479,522,186 on Sept 3, 1953. Governmental expenditures totaled 706,121,195 while revenues reached 709,551,814. Major outlays included 205,420,082 for education and 166,811,157 for highways, with 7,300,000 in grants for counties.

Austin State of Texas Bs Bank Rober, Sr Calvert Grise

Pecos Man Elected President of TAB

Pecos Texas October 2 19 UP Jack Hawkins president of the Cactus Network Inc and co owner of KIWIN Pecos has been elected a director of the Texas Association of Broadcasters TAB Will Deasey said Hawkins will represent a West Texas area on the board The meeting will be held in Houston in early November Eveta Culp Hobby a cabinet member will speak Hawkins began in Pecos radio in 1935 with Barney Bubbs and later helped found KVEC Cortez He also co founded KRIG Odessa KVLI Alpine KCMR McCamey Heard Hubbs helped establish KAVE Carlsbad KVICM Monahans and other stations.

Pecos Tex Jack Hawkins Cactus Network Tnc Co Ywuier KIWIN Texas Association of Broadcasters TAB Willi Deasey Hawkins West Texas Houston Oveta Culp Hobby U. S Barney Bubbs KVEC Cortez Cole Hawking Alga Staions Krig Odessa Kvli Alpine Kcmr McCamey Hubbs Kave Carlsbad N. M KVICM Monahans Tex

Revival Begins At Highlands First Baptist Church

Revival services start Sunday at Highlands First Baptist Church and run through October 31. Rev A L Lowther, executive secretary of the Oldshoma County Baptist association, will evangelize with CL Martin directing music and education efforts. An all night prayer service closes the week of prayer with group coordination by Women Missionary Union and Brotherhood.

First Baptist Church Highlands CL. Martin Memorial Baptist Church Bay, Town Calvary Baptist Church Tyler A. L. Lowther Oldshoma County Baptist Association Oklahoma City Lowther Oklaome Women's, Missionary Union Brotherhood Church Brotherhood of the Church Women's Missionary Union, Brotherhood

St Mark's Methodist Church Announces Service Schedule

Morning services at St Mark's Methodist church will be at 9:45 and 10:55 a.m. with Pastor Wayne McCleskey in charge. Rev Glen Hyang of Frakes Row will preach daily. Mrs V Warren and Mrs W P Tate will sing at the early service. Choirs, organ, and chimes are planned for both services as prayers and hymns mark the week. A choirline will be conducted by Walter Jenkins of First Methodist Houston each morning Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m.

St. Mark’s Methodist Church Wayne McCleskey Glen Hyang Frakes, Row Mivans Baytown St Mark's Methodist Church Henderson Settlement Hirge Ihen Tucky Mountains V. Warren W. FP. Tate Sheppard Smart Clarice Bruge Day DR. Martin Topm Walter Jenkins First Methodist Church Houston St. Mark’s

Eastman Preaches at Congregational Church Service Times

The Rev. Myr Bagiman will preach at 12 am and 7:30 pm on Sunday at the Congregational Methodist church. Sunday school starts 1:45 am with Wayland Eastman in charge. Thorine Baines leads the 3:30 pm young people's service. Women’s Missionary Society meets Monday at 3:00 pm with Mrs. G. H. Davin presiding. Prayer services set for 7:30 pm Wednesday. No young people meeting Friday. Also notes a water view at Ningira Falls and a statistic that about 20 percent of America’s manufacturers depend on agriculture.

Myr Bagiman Congregational Methodiat Church Wayland Eastman Thorine Baines Women's Missionary Society Mra. CG

Presbyterians To Show Film At Night Meet

A community program at First Presbyterian church includes the film More For Peace during Sunday services at 11 am. Ren Bwng McPhail will deliver the message. A Messiah rehearsal by a citywide choir begins last Tuesday, led by TO. Senge with Mrs Mary Pennington at piano. Rehearsals start at 8 pm. The Messiah presentation is set for December 14 at the church.

First Presbyterian Church Berlin Ren Bwng McPhail Man Baytown TO. Senge Mary Pennington Melhall Manston W. Bowerman Allpurintendent Sill Okitborma

Lange Announces Sermon Subject at Redeemer Lutheran Church

The Sunday morning sermon at Redeemer Lutheran Church is titled The Scripture Given by Inspiration of God. Service begins at 10 AM with the pastor in college, Mrs Brader Ken on organ, and Li L Deen as head usher. Sunday school and Bible classes meet at 2:30 PM. Ben Devereux will lead the devotional program. The Stewardship Canvass Committee, led by G Adiong, meets at 8 PM. Society of Helpers Handy to send delegation to Beaumont for fall activities.

Redeemer Lutheran Ghurch Toen Brader Ken L. Deen Ben Devereux dc Adiong Society of Belpig Handy Beaumont Doutherin Watsen Missionary League

Rev Hoffman to Speak on Lutheran Hour Sermon Series

Reverend Kenneth R Hoffman of Grace Lutheran Cleveland Heights Ohio will headline the first of ten Lutheran Hour sermons with the theme Am I my brother s keeper The address stresses brotherhood and the need to guard others souls through the Word of God He notes Christianity breaks down prejudices and urges living by God s Word to share great values of faith The Lutheran Hour reaches over 1150 stations in 65 nations in 56 languages with Hoffman as speaker and December 26 noted as a key date.

Kenneth R. Hoffman Grace Lutheran Church Cleveland Beights Ohio Holtmann Mutual Christ Jesus Walla Tewane Lila Mt. Moffimun

Bracker Delivers Sermon at St Paul Lutheran

The St Paul Lutheran church offers Sunday services with Rev Karl Bracker preaching a sermon titled She Went to Church at 10 06 am. Tommy Allen leads ushers with David Holly and William Aud Metthe assisting. Church school at 6 30 pm led by W G Metthe superintendent. Kinder and adult classes planned by Mark A Holle and the pastor. An adult class is set for 3 pm focusing on teaching distractions.

Iworship St. Paul Lutheran Church Karl H. Bracker Tommy Allen Pn Achlyle David Holly William Aud Metthe W. G. Metthe Mrk. A

Mexico Texas Bridge Owners Meet in Laredo

The Mexico Texas Bridge Owners Association plans its annual meeting in Laredo at the Hamilton Hotel Monday. About five bridge owners and managers from the Rio Grande region will attend, with invitations extended to Port Isabel officials. Main business is arranging the American Toll Bridge Turnpike and Tunnel Association convention in McAllen October 10 12. The border group will elect officers, with A M Cain as president and Henry Hickford as vice president. Members span from Dal Rio to Brownsville and Piedras Negras to Eagle Pass.

Laredo Tex Ort al Me Gekea Queer Isabella Causeway Port Isabel Hamilton Hotel PL Am American ‘Toll Bridge, Turnpike and Tunnel Association Border Organization McAllen Border Association A. M. Cain

Firefighters Readied for Muscular Dystrophy Drive

The International Association of Fire Fighters plans its 8th annual fund drive with 85,000 members and thousands of volunteer firefighters to participate during Thanksgiving week. C Gray Burnett was installed as association president, succeeding Henry Thomas. Oriana, Nebraska, named as alternate for next year’s convention. In New York a large police and fire response blocked a potential dynamite cache and found dummy sticks filled with sand.

Houston United States Canada Alaska Tuerto Rios International Association of # Chief International Association of Fire Fighters C. Gray Burnett Ottawa Henry Thomas Hadford, Conn Oriana Neh

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