First Christian Church Schedule
The First Christian Church announces a 10 45 a m worship sermon titled Church Which Kept the Faith by Rev R A Chapman. Bible school at 9 45 am and evening service at 6 pm with Religous, But Not Saved. Elders deacons meeting at 7 30 pm Monday. Ladies Cancer Workers meet 9 30 am. Prayer Bible study 7 15 pm Wednesday. Choirs practice times listed. Organist Mrs Raymond White.
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First Christian Church
R. A. Chapman
Raymond White
Holy Family Day Observed in Texas Jan 9
Dr. Joseph G. Murphy heads a call for families to attend church together on Holy Family Sunday January 9 as part of a nationwide observance. He notes the ecumenical Vatican II spirit and urges corporate family worship across denominations during January family month led by Knights of Columbus councils.
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Joseph G. Murphy
Knights of Columbus
Texas
Murphy
Catholic Men’s Order
K. of C
New Beginning Sermon At St Michael's by Rev Kearby
Rev H Raymond Kearby of St Michael's Episcopal Church will preach a New Beginning at 9 15 and 11 a m Sunday services. Offertory anthems feature the junior choir singing Venite Adoremus and the senior choir Gloria under respective directors. Holy Communion times are 7 30 and 11 a m Sunday and 9 30 a m Wednesday. Sunday school at 9 15, adult Bible class at 10 15, babysitting for the 9 15 and 11 a m services, and senior choir practice at 8 p m Wednesday.
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H. Raymond Kearby
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Ganior
A Holliday
Cliff Burks
William Benson
James Gartrell
George Walters
Mrs Jones Speaks at Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs J D Jones urged that every Thursday be church day at Pauls Union Church during the Ladies Auxiliary gathering on December 28 with Mrs George Delaney presiding. Thirteen attended as R H Lowder spoke on not worrying from Philippians 4 6.
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J. D. Jones
Paul’s Union Church
George Delaney
R. H. Lowder
Philippians
C. E. Boatman
Meedy
Christ
Gifts Of Time Sermon At Paul’s Union Church
Rev. John D. Thorpe will preach Gifts of Time at 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at Paul’s Union Church. The choir presents Souls of the Righteous with Mrs. Marillas Osterberg and Mrs. J.C. Mahan. Evening sermon How to Love Your Relations. Christian Endeavor meets 5:30 p.m. Altar prayer at 7 p.m. Mrs. F. E. Jones leads 8 p.m. churchwide fellowship. missionary circle serves refreshments. Ruth study continues Wednesday 7 p.m.
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John D. Thorpe
Paul’s Union Church
Marillas Osterberg
J.C. Mahan
Christian Endeavor Group
F. E. Jones
Thorpe
Words of the Wise: The secret of being a bore
A compact aphorism reflects Voltaire on verbosity. It warns that overstatement creates dullness and robs speech of impact. The quote highlights restraint as a cure for tedious talk and social fatigue.
Paul s Union Sets Watchnight Service Friday
A watchnight party and service begins at 9 p.m. at Paul s Union Church on Friday December 31. The event features talent night with bands singing groups and instrumental solos. Mrs W H McDonald Sr will handle refreshments and Mrs J D Mitchell coordinates the midnight watch. Mrs Marillas Osterberg leads music. All church members invited.
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Paul’s Union Church
W. H. McDonald, Sr
J. D. Mitchell
Marillas Osterberg
Episcopal Women Plan Card Drive at GCMH Trays
St. Michael's Episcopal Church Women begin activities for United Council of Church Women. They will place scripture ecards on Galveston County Memorial Hospital trays in January. Mrs H P Kirchner leads. St Marys Guild handles the cards. Mrs Bishop is project chair with several assistants. They will also visit La Marque nursing homes and hold a business meeting to be announced.
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St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
United Council of Church Women
Galveston County Memorial Hospital
H. P. Kirchner
Lakes Rd
St. Mary’s Guild of the Church
Paul W. Bishop
Fred Coerver
Tom Green
William Long
Emil Herzog
la Marque
Kirchner
Bunyan Ross
Lutherans Set New Year Eve Vesper Service
The Trinity Lutheran Church announces New Year Eve Vespers Friday at 7 30 pm. Sunday School at 9 am followed by Worship and Holy Communion at 10 15 am. TLCW Bible Study leaders meet Jan 3 at 9 30 am. Ruth Circle dates Jan 5 at 9 30 am. Church Council meets Jan 6 at 7 30 pm.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
TLCW
Ruth Circle
Church Council
Mrs Pessarra Dies Monday at 87 in Texas City
Alice S. Pessarra 87 of 3545 Texas Ave. died Monday December 27 in a Texas City nursing home. Born February 3, 1878 she lived in Texas City eight years and was a member of Pauls Union Church. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emken Linton Funeral Home Chapel La Marque with Rev. John Thorpe officiating burial in La Marque Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Clyde E Carson and Mrs R Whitmeyer and one granddaughter.
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Lewis
Alice S.) Pessarra
Texas Ave
Texas City
Pessara
Paul’s Union Church
Emken Linton Funeral Home
la Marque
John Thorpe
Episcopal Women Install Officers at St. Michael's
The Women of the Church at St. Michael's Episcopal Church will install new officers Sunday at the 9:15 a.m. service led by Rev. H. Raymond Kearby. New officers are Mrs. Michel Schadt president Mrs. Ken Ricke vice president Mrs. Louis Jannasch recording secretary and Mrs. Pete Schapper treasurer.
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Women of the Church
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
H. Raymond Kearby
Michel Schadt
Ken Ricke
Louis Jannasch
Pete Schapper
Hospital admits list for week in La Marque Galveston County
La Marque patients admitted to Galveston County Memorial Hospital for the week Dec. 17 through Dec. 23 include Andy Linscomb, William T. Day, Mrs. Wm. L. Forrest, Irvin E. Collier, Mrs. B. W. Hughes, Edward H. Crawford, Robert D. Dean, Mrs. James F. Green, Jack R. Jones, Mrs. Henry F. Welch, Nolza T. Stonum, James Thompson, Roy R. McClellan, Mrs. Ernest W. Saxton, Robert L. Washington, Kim Lee Brittain, Mrs. Harold L. Jay, Julie C. Gilliam, Annie Heer, Lloyd H. Mayeaux, Gilbert Trivino, Jimmy Ray Gifford.
Bible Study Guild Meeting On January 5
The Bible Study Guild of St Michael's Episcopal Church will meet at 10 a.m. January 5 at the home of Mrs Victor Calma No 1 Perthius Farms with Mrs Fred Junemann leading the study. St Elizabeth's Guild also meets at 10 a.m. January 5 at the home of chairman Mrs Pete Schapper 2410 Scott.
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Bible Study Guild
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Victor Calma
Perthius Farms
Fred Junemann
St. Elizabeth’s Guild
Pete Schapper
Scott
Unitarian Sermon by Dr Nat Pepper in Galveston County
Dr Nat H Pepper will deliver a 1030 am sermon on Unitarianism at the Unitarian Fellowship of Galveston County 1240 Ross Ave. Pepper, a local Unitarian and former Fellowship president, will discuss the history and philosophy of Unitarianism. Coffee follows, with Sunday school and nursery available.
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Unitarianism
Nat H. Pepper
Unitarian Fellowship
Galveston County
Ross Ave
Pepper
Mrs. Carr Dies In Isle Hospital
Mrs. Maggie Carr 81 of 206 Bell Dr died Dec 22 after a lengthy illness in Galveston County Memorial Hospital. Services held at Mainland Funeral Home chapel with O C Lee Robins of La Marque Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Burial in Rising Star Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. Milton L. Britton Sr six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
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Maggie Carr
Bell Dr
Galveston County Memorial Hospital
Mainland Funeral Home
O. C. Lee Robins
la Marque Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Rising Star Cemetery
Milton L. Britton Sr
Bell Drive
Father of LM Resident Dies
Ernest Samford 62 of 2908 59th St Galveston died Dec 24 at John Sealy Hospital. He was father of Katherine Chvatal 405 Bluebonnet. Graveside services held Monday in Center. Mangum Funeral Home directed. Burial in Center cemetery. Born Center March 16 1903. Machinist at Todd Shipyards Galveston. Member Crockett Place Methodist Church. Survivors include wife two daughters Blanche Thomas Silsbee Ellen Ryan Galveston a son Fred Samford Jacksonville Fla two sisters Iola Bittsche Baytown Lois Crnley Portland Ore and two brothers Perkins Fate Samford Center.
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Ernest Samford
59Th St
Galveston
John Sealy
Katherine Chvatal
Bluebonnet
Broadway Funeral Home
Charles Schneider
Center
Mangum Funeral Home
Samford
Todd Shipyards
Crockett Place Methodist Church
Blanche Thomas
Silsbee
Ellen Ryan
Fred Samford
Jacksonville
Fla
Iola Bittsche
Baytown
Lois Crnley
Portland
Ore
Perkins Samford
Fate Samford
Keeler Succumbs In South Carolina
J. R. Keeler aged 69 died at a daughter's home in Travelers Rest South Carolina on Tuesday December 28 Burial is planned in Travelers Rest and services will be attended by Miss Susan Keeler or Mrs H L Atkins Sr The obituary notes his long productive life as one that is planned
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J. R. Keeler
Travelers Rest
South Carolina
Susan Keeler
H. L. Atkins
Scott
Miss Keeler
Atkins
Church
God
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Clyde E. Smith
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the Bank of the Mainland
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