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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1946

Page

7

Church Directory Highlights Local Congregations

A broad list of area churches with addresses and service times across Northside Eastside Southside and Downtown. Notable pastors and generic worship details appear for Apostolic Southwe st Nogalfit Lreda Frank ate reba and multiple Assembly of God and Baptist congregations with morning and evening services, prayer meetings, and Sunday schools.

Apostolic Southwest di Nogalfit Lreda Frank Ate Reba Sonasy Worship & P

Dr Batchelor Sunday Guest Preacher at Travis Park

Dr Batchelor will preach at Travis Park Methodist Church in Kerrville Texas in the Sunday morning service in the absence of Pastor Dr Albert P Shirkey. Associate Pastor Reverend Ross T Welch will deliver the Sunday evening sermon on Religious Etiquette. Open houses follow evening service in the Educational Building and Methodist Service Center. Church Night Thursday features Bible study by Reverend Welch.

Br. Sloan Up Atenelor Kerrville Texas Travis Park Methodist Church Travis Navarro Streets Albert P. Shirkey Ross T. Welch Mr. Welch Ross ‘F', Welch Axsoriate Pastir Mer, Welch Rav Ross Wien Apbociate Batehelor Bronte Samuel Orrff Tae Marnisig Roy Welsh U - South First Free Methodist Wert Ravis Street Vern Hemhold Rcliant Ralph Fngtish Mers Intendent Aervical Bible Weil Neaday

Wolff Returns From Session at St John’s Lutheran

Dr A L Wolff pastor of Sir John's Lutheran church South Presa and Willifa returns from two weeks at the Luther Academy in Dubuque Iowa He will occupy the pulpit at St John's for the main service Sunday morning speaking Launch Out Into the Deep Early service at 8 30 am titled Advice for the Church

A. L. Wolff Sir John's Lutheran Church South Presa Willifa Streets Luther Academy Dubuque Iowa St. John's Servier

Marshall Delivers Morning Sermon at St. Luke's Lutheran

Reverend J Edward Marshall of the Lutheran Welfare Society of Texas will speak at St Luke's Lutheran Church 2824 West Holston Sunday morning. On Tuesday at 3 p m there will be a meeting of the Brotherhood.

J. Edward Marshall Lutheran Welfare Society of Texas St. Luke's Lutheran Church West Holston Dod

Chaplain Vaughan To Address Travis York Men’s Class

Retired Chaplain A F Vaughan will address the Travis York Men's class Sunday at 9 30 am in the Cascade room of the St Anthony hotel Mrs Cecil Kern will sing a solo.

Naws Tt Te Minuet Mengers R. B Young Boner Armor TERE Chapain A. F. Vaughan Travis York Cascade Room St. Anthony Hotel Cecil Kern Robert &. Armor Texas Mission Home and Training School Business Men's Bible Glass Minuet Menicer Hotel

Christian Church Services and Local Congregations Overview

Church schedules list morning worship at Central Christian and Emmanuel Lutheran with sermons by Dr. Frank J. Jewett and Rev. Leon ard W. Coote. Bible college details, pastoral staff, and a directory of local religious and business sponsors including Alamo Tailors, Acme Realty, and Crowley Feed Co. Inc. appear in a dense community notice.

John A. Albert—plumber 'Acme Realty Spa Alamo Alamo Tailors & Cleaners Alamo Exterminating Company American Laundry American Hospital & Life Ins. Co A Friend Baptist Book Store 1. B. Bauman—Watch & Jewelry Repair C. D. Jerry Packing Co Batter Homs Ice Cream Co Elsaco Paint & Hardware the Chicken Shack City, Rendering Company City Ymca Crowley Feed Co., Inc

Ingle Family to Lead Grace Church Services

Mrs Ingle will deliver the Sunday evening message at Grace Church of the Nazarene Denver and St Anthony on Things That Remain with special music. Reverend J P Ingle will preach Sunday morning on Coming Robes of Righteousness. A youth program is set for 7 p.m. and a midweek prayer service at 8 p.m on Wednesday.

Khosa Ingle Grace Church of the Nazarene Denver St Anthony J. P. Ingle Nazarene Southside Denver Boulevard Antholig J.B. Ine Sibtator Day School Rose Ingle

Skinner Names Sermon Topics for Sunday Services

The Reverend C. L. Skinner of Thea Avenue Baptist Church at 125 West Thea Avenue lists Sunday topics. Morning sermon centers on Some of the Things are Will Daw and evening message on Not Ashamed of the Fruits of Christianity.

Steverend C. L. Skinner Thea Avenue Baptist Church West Thea Avenue

Terry Announces Sermons At Sunday Worship

Dr Samuel L Terry pastor of Madison Square Presbyterian church Camden and Lexington will deliver four sermons in the morning hours on Getting Help From God The evening message asks Can These Bailes Live Again Both events set for Sunday worship at the Camden and Lexington church

Samuel L. Terry Madison Square Presbyterian Church Camden Lexington Ben Betgale

A Living Faith Morning Message at Lutheran Service

The sermon titled A Living Faith will be delivered at Divine Worship Sunday at 7:30 a.m. at Government IT Lutheran Church Meson and North Pine streets. Pastor Reverend Paul Wilson will bring the message.

Government IT Lutheran Church Meson North Pine Streets Paul. Wilson

Sewell to Preach Sunday Theme at Gere Avenue Church

Sewell, minister of Gere Avenue Church of Christ at 119 Grove Avenue, will deliver two sermons Sunday on "The Christian Altitude Toward Present World Conditions." The Grove Avenue congregation heard Jesse Mack Sewell last Sunday. he is an elder in El Paso Texas and son of the local minister.

Sewell Wf. P. Sewell Gere Avenue Church of Christ I Grove Avenue Grove Avenue Jesse Mack Sewell Church of Christ el Paso Texas

Faith Church Sets Open Air Service

Faith Lutheran church plans an open air service Sunday evening at 8 pm on the parsonage grounds 103 West Theo A showing of Mary Louise highlights Lutheran World Action. Rev C J Diethloff to preach at worship Sunday morning at the recreation center Marian and Malone streets with the sermon Happy Are Ye Wednesday 8 pm church school teachers and officers meet in the pastors study.

Emmanuel Lentegostal i Leonard W. Coote A Michael Sitho Asalstuni Pastur International Bible College Bas West Iistleton W. A Atulord Faith Lutheran Church West Theo Mary Louise Lutheran World Action C. J. Diethloff Recreation Center Marian Malone Streets Sjuthside Paul's Lutheran Synod South Presa Roxeborgarh F. Wiederaenders Lutheran Corner Marian Malone Process C. J. Dolthtoff Bible Plas Divine Worshn Germin

Highland Park Hears Schardt Sermons at Lutheran Church

The Reverend George Sehardt director of development program at Texas Lutheran College preached both morning worship services in Highland Park Lutheran Church Hammond and New Braunfels. Early service is at 8 2 a.m. and the later at 10 a.m. The evangelism meeting Thursday evening was dismissed as the pastor is out of town.

George Sehardt Texas Lutheran College Highland Parke Lutheran Church Hammond New Braunfels Southeast Highland Mk. Ev Gulberan Wamivond South New Braunfels K. W Holy Cross Lutheran Church New Beruntels Topela Wiederaenders Suniay

Spoiled Dream Theme Set for Foursquare Church Sermon

The Sunday morning service at the Foursquare Gospel church at 1408 South St. Marys street will feature The Spoiled Dream as the sermon theme. Reverend Pan White of New Orleans will be the preacher, with an evangelistic message Sunday evening on America at the Crossroads.

South St. Mary's Jstreet Pan) White New Orleans Louisiana Mr. White America

Davis Chooses Interesting Topic at Crestholme Church

The Rev Dr Francis M Davis will lead Sunday morning services at Crestholme Presbyterian Church 325 Hermitage Court with the theme Things That Money Cannot Buy. An evening open air service will feature the topic Help From the Heights and the choir will offer special music at both services.

Francis M. Davis Crestholme Presbyterian Church Hermitage Court Southside Crestholms Presbyterian Frintis IM. Davia D. D Scneo Openair Sertie Spreiul Zusie Grestholma Choir

Subject Announced For Zion Services

The Reverend Max C.G. Hein, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church at 782 Cincinnati Avenue, has announced the sermon subject for both Sunday morning services, "Phony of a Happy Pilgrim." The early service is at 9 am and the second worship hour at 10 30 am. both services are identical.

Max CG. Heinrich Zion Lutheran Church Cincinnati Avenue

Hirseh Guest At Center For Sunday Lutheran Service

The Rev. Edwin J. Hirseh pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran church will preside at the Sunday vesper service at 6 p.m. at the Lutheran Service center 507 East Travis Street He will also be administer at the Communion hour Sunday 7 p.m. Saturday evening the ladies of Mt Calvary and Messiah Lutheran church will serve at the snack bar The center is open daily to all service men and women

Edwin J. Hirseh St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Lutheran Service East Travis Street Ladies of Mt. Calvary and Messiah Lutheran Church Ullwese Prospect. Hill Jullia’s Ev Lutheran U Merial Lutheran Willeeve Westen Secvice Mevecend Edwin Hirsch Puntor Ta Clerse Cam- Auman Wervica Birgeh Adminiatrani

Scherzer Brings Sunday Sermons at Grace Lutheran

The Reverend John A. Scherzen pastor of Grace Lutheran Church will speak at both Sunday services on the theme the Christian Program for Social Relations. He will attend the international convention of Lutheran Leaguers in Ames Iowa July 47 then take a short vacation returning to his pulpit August 25.

John A. Scherzen Grace Lutheran Church Avenue E Fifth Street Mr. Scherzer

Tragic Mu-Loneration Topic for Sunday Sermon

Reverend Arthur G. Swartz of First Congregational Church will deliver the Sunday morning sermon on the topic Tragic Mu-Loneration at the church located at 105 Carolina steel.

Arthur’ G. Swartz First Congregational Church Carolina Steel

Bishop Jones at St. Mark's Episcopal Church

The Right Rev. Everelt A. Jones Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas will preach at both Sunday services at St. Mark's Episcopal Church 316 East Pecan. At 11 o'clock he will confirm an adult class. Luncheon serves in the home at 12:30 p m for those in military service.

Everelt A. Jones Diocese of West Texas St. Mark's Episcopal Church East Pecan Burch

Luther Leaguers To Attend International Convention Meet

About 6 Luther Leaguers from San Antonio and nearby area travel by special train Sunday evening July 28 to Ames Iowa for the Luther Leaguers convention of the American Lutheran church on the campus of Iowa State. The Texas group totals 125 members. events run July 30 through August 4 with a mass meeting and communion service. Annie Mae Henneke and Brandes of Lockney lead the Texas delegation with Don Leffel as travel manager and Mary Louise Evans chairing the Texas traditions program. Helen Wise heads the Texas State exhibit committee and Melba Dulling handles the Texas cowboy band. Chaperones and supervisors accompany several parents.

Luther Leaguers San Antonio Ames Iowa American Lutheran Church Towa Fexas Dallas Annie Mae Henneke Brandes Lockney Texas Don Leffel Cherpge Mary Louise Evans Helen Wise Helotes Melba Dulling

Linares Baptist Church to Host Guest Speaker Jimmie Combs

The Reverend Jimmie Combs of Topeka Kansas will speak at Linares Avenue Baptist Church 237 Linares this Sunday at 10 45 2 1 and 8 PM He is a former associate pastor now leading a Topeka church while Pastor Luther B Oshorne tours mission stations in Old Mexico for Fundamental Baptist Missions.

Jimmie Combs Topeka Kun Linares Avenue Baptist Church Linares Mr. Combs Linares Church Kansas City, Bible College Kan Luther B. Oshorne Old Mexico Fundamenntal Baptist Missions

Miller Vacation in North Carolina Pastor away in Montreat

Dr Patrieck D Miller pastor of First Presbyterian Church Fourth and North Alamo streets is vacationing in Montreat North Carolina His pulpit will be supplied by visiting ministers George E Staples son of Mr and Mrs BE Staples will lead Sunday worship He is a Presbyterian College Clinton South Carolina graduate and served as regular army officer rising to major before the war He plans to return to seminary this fall to complete ministerial studies

Patrieck D. Miller First Presbyterian Church Fourth and North Alamo Streets Montreat North Carolina George E. Staples BE. W. Staples Staples Presbyterian College Clinton South Carding Union Theological Seminary Ieutenart and Rame

Life as Lesson: Sermon Theme for Sunday Churches

The Life topic frames the Lesson Sermon to be read in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday July 21. The Golden Text asserts I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord, with Psalms 118:27 noting God shows us light. A cited verse from Psalms 27:1 asks Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life.

Churches of Christ Scientist Lori Ulu

Stevens Continues Sermon Series At Willow Church

Minister Stevens of the Raynon Ward at Willow Revere Landmarkdale Church of Christ will speak Sunday at 10 p m on The Sin of Blyover. Sunday evening he will preach on The Vainateaths Marks of a Christian.

Serws Ser- Northeast Monson Sam Houston Paul Barchant Aul Stevens Raynon Willow Stevens Chrisian

Dr. Jewett to Speak at Central Christian Church

Dr. Frank L. Jewett of Texas University will deliver morning and evening sermons at Central Christian Church 720 Main Avenue. In minister Floyd Allan Gash's absence on vacation he will discuss Remembered Words of Jesus in the morning and Thy Will Be Done in the evening.

Central Christian Bible School Frank L. Jewett Texas University Central Christian Church Main Avenue Floyd Allan Gash Jewett Jesus

Haven Miller to Speak at Beacon Hill Church of Christ

Haven Miller returns to Beacon Hill Church of Christ at 989 West Magnolia to deliver sermons during two services on Sunday. He is slated to preach at 10 48 a m and 7 34 p m with messages described as fine and inspirational.

Squeen Uuu Abuene Christian College Wiil Beacon Hill Church of Christ West Magnolia

Episcopal Services and Confirmation at St. Parish

The notice lists rector Wilfred Myl and clergy Wilaan tigtor and Everett H. Janus. Morning prayers and sermon at 9:30 a.m. with Holy Communion. The Rt. Rev. Everett H. Janus preaches and confirms adults on a later day, followed by a luncheon for those in a military period.

Dinek Travis Anil

Lutheran and Evangelical Services Across City Churches

A survey of Sunday worship patterns at multiple Lutheran and Evangelical congregations. Listings show early and late services, Sunday schools, Bible classes, and guest sermons at Grace, Evangelical, Northside, Southeast, and Northwest churches, with pastors named and sermon topics noted.

Wilmeth in Pulpit Sunday at Northside Church of Christ

Wilmet, minister of Northside Church of Christ on Howard and Mistletoe streets, will preach at both services Sunday. Morning topic The Supreme Worth of the Church, evening topic What Does Your Religion Cost You. He leaves for McDade Texas to open a gospel meeting, with James LeFani serving as associate minister in his absence.

Church of Christ Nop Beacon Hill Chiteh Wilmeu Northside Church of Christ Howard and Mistletoe Streets Wilmeta Willeave Nevete McDade Texas Northside James LeFani

Local Business Listings Sponsored by Religious and Community Sponsors

A long list of sponsors includes churches, shops, hotels, and services such as Dittlinger Roller Mills, Grayson Shops, Green Pastures, Gunter Hotel, Nash Drug Store, San Antonio Drug Company, Schilo's, Santa Rosa Hospital, and many more. The catalog appears as a community fundraising or directory highlight with diverse regional businesses and professional firms. The mix reflects local commerce and religious affiliation tied to a broader civic notice.

J. C. Dielmann Company Dittlinger Roller Mills Dollar Ware Shop Palms Beauty Shop

parish and church notes from Alamo Heights and beyond

Local church listings include St Stephen's Episcopal in Alamo Heights with morning prayer litany and Holy Communion at 11 a.m. St Luke's Episcopal at 10 Cloverlent hosts choral service and sermon 11 a.m. Rev J S Budiong to preach. Foursquare Gospel at 332 Bonth Street, etc. Latter-day Saints and other congregations share Sunday school, sacramental and prayer meetings with diverse times and venues.

Southside St. Stephen’s Episcopal Paves Avenue Broadbent Hurhlands Louis B. Shew Incharge Nere Sheen Alamo Heights St Luke's Episcopal Cloverlent Luiythe G. Lindsay Holy Communion Budiong Wil

Local Business Names List From Historic Telegraph Page

A compact roster of business names appears, including Texas Steam Laundry, Billy Burke Laundry, George R. Tingle, Thomson Thrift Lumber, Triple XXX Drive Inn Cafe, Union Feed, Union Bus Lines, Yagel's Frontier Balts, Wastern Furniture, White & Blue Gab Co, Chogkar Gab Co, Willingham Motor Freight, Winter Garden Root Baer, Walfe's Inn, Gate Wolff & Marz Co.

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