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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1947
Page
9
A read fragment lists several Assembly of God and Baptist congregations with pastors and service times. It names Southside and Northwest churches, Eastland Street and Burnet Street locations, and notes Sunday school and morning services along with associated leaders and schedules.
The festival of Holy Communion will be observed at 10 a.m. Sunday in connection with confirmation and reception of new members. Rev. Hawkins will preach “Abide Yet in My Love.” Lutherans meet at Liberal Service Center at 7:30 p.m. for inspirational program. Oliver Berghind presiding. supper served after the program.
All services will be held at St Stephen's Episcopal Church during July and August per Rev. G W F McKinney. Holy communion at 7 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 am. Morning service moves to 10 am. Holy Communion also at this Sunday's service.
An evangelist, formerly with the Ameribit Bilin society, preaches at Lighthouse Chapel Independent Baptist. The Rev. C. L. Skinner, pastor, delivers sermons titled The End of the Impending World and Fle Sarrit the Unhindéred Christian. Services begin Sunday at 3 p.m. at 237 Shared Palm Ave.
A dense OCR of church notices lists classes worship services and times for multiple congregations. It names Northline Keaton, Church of Christ, Grove Avenue Church, Eastside churches, Southside congregations, and various ministers, classes, and meeting times across Denver Heights, Downtown, Eastside, and Southside areas with addresses and session topics.
A readable fragment lists firms and individuals connected to local commerce including drug stores, a creamery, plumbing and heating, a tire company, machinery, transfer and storage, shoe store, paint warehouse, and a hospital. Names such as Nash Drug Store, Packard Shoe Store, Liberty Mills, and McNeel Machinery appear among the entries. The long roster suggests a community directory or advertisement page from a historical newspaper.
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple San Antonio area firms and services including retailers, transport firms, medical facilities, and professional services such as drug stores, title guaranty, and wholesale suppliers. Reads like an early 20th century business directory segment with numerous proper names and entities.
The Rev. J. Marshall will be installed as pastor of Grace Church during a 10 45 a m service Sunday with the Rev. C W Roth of the Texas District Lutherans preaching and conducting the installation. A communion service is planned for 815 am and a later Holy Communion at 8 pm on Wednesday.
The Faith Bumpelical Lucena church will hold divine worship at 10:20 a.m. on Sunday with Holy Communion at the same hour. Reverend Devihtil leads, and the church’s Daily Vacation Bible School opens at 9 a.m. Monday for children four to fourteen. Weekly sessions continue Thursday.
The 36 voice St Paul a cappella choir will present two sacred concerts at St Paul Lutheran Church, 71300 vicinity, Sunday and Monday. Themes center on the Church Year in Song with pieces including Prayer of Thanksgiving, We Have Heard Oh High, In Josephs Lovely Garden, Hear My Prayer, and The Lord Bless You. The choir, formed in January 1945, closes the season with summer disbanding after the programs. officers listed are W Kalupa as president, Pauline Gerrard secretary treasurer, Esther Polster and Joyver Kleschnick librarians.
The announcement describes a sermon topic titled Abcléit did Miitin Ne&ero manty Alias Mésmeriam and Hypnotism Deaconess, to be delivered by Sunt tall Churites of Christ Scientist. It cites biblical verses from Matthew and Isaiah and references Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures as used in the lesson.
The Southwestern Bible Institute trio travels to Waxhhicle from June 26 to July 4 for youth rally music. They will sing at 1 a.m. and at prayer services at the First Assembly of God. Monday 7:30 p.m. they perform special music at Northside Assembly of God youth rally.
Dr Francis M Davis will lead Jo servion at Croatholme Presbyterian church on AC TZ am with the topic The Kind Art of Living. Miss Jeane Moreland will sing at the evening service and the choir will offer special music at both services.
Trinity Sunday designated a special We Go to Church Sunday at Zios Evangelical Church. The Rev. G. Heinrich, pastor, will speak at 7:30 p m on Dynamic Faith Conference.
Lutherans unite for joint services under the National Lutheran council at Amisen River theater beginning this evening and continuing weekly through June July and August. Rev W A Sleiges preaches on How Long Halt Ye Retain Two Options with Rev George W Krueger and Rev H A Helike leading liturgy and scripture. Highland Park church senior choir to perform under Rev My. Sicikes. Sunday services to follow regular church hours.
Circle No L of the Highland Park Evangelical Lutheran Church will meet in the parish hall at 1:30 p.m. Thursday with Mrs John Schumann and Mrs GO B Nallinghtin as hostesses. Circle No 1 meets at 1430 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Mrs Lotnl Badman 219 Betty lea sheet. With Ana Alvin Mueller catalrossess. No meets at 2:50 p.m. Thursday in the parish hall with Mrs Emil Staffer and Mes. Bry cal Hoffman hostesses. Miss Gthel Brown and Mrs Arvo Nishi will be hostesses.
Dr Bash presents Hurdling Walls topic at Central Presbyterian Sunday service at 10 50 am with further discussion on Personal Religion The Madison Square Presbyterian Church schedule lists Dr Sammuel L Terry as pastor with sermons at 10 50 am and 7 pm Sunday The topics are Gods Hold on Us and The Trophel of Love
Bishop A Franks Smith will be guest preacher at the morning worship at 10 50. Dr Edmond Heinsaly pastor of the University Methodist chapel will also preach. Dr Albert Shirkey will preside at both services and after the evening service young people and adults will have open houses in the auditorium. Supper at 6 15 followed by a program.
The Rev G C Henry and Rev Wadley of Lemmon Avenue Baptist Church will hold a revival at Finves B Baptist Church in Dallas. Services begin Sunday at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM with weekday sessions planned for about ten days. Members are urged to attend all services as messages aim to stir spiritual interest.
Transportation by the church school bus will be provided for boys and girls attending the Daily Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church. The program opens Monday under Dr. W. O. Hardy with staff including Rev. and Mrs. Lavern Reinholt at 3334 West Travis Street.
Fragments describe Oslin reading Bible lessons at multiple chapels and churches. Details mention Episcopal, Pentecostal, Lutheran, Methodist and other congregations with services, readings, and hymn portions amid a community church schedule.
Worthside Baptist Church announces Vacation Bible School from 2 45 a m to Friday June 13 with commencement at 7 30 p m The program offers activities for children up to age six including nursery care in a church setting Principal Tale Williams leads the faculty including Hollis Mangum Burke Devers John Loughlin J A Shellon C M Redford Nell McLeroy directs education Sermon topics Sunday include Working for the Master at 11 00 a m and Nehman the Lepers at 8 15 p m
Fragmented OCR notes describe Lutheran church services at Ave t Ave Lie Day and Sunday in various locations. It notes a pastor change, with a new pastor named Mearehad or Meacherad and a service at Graig church with communion and a Wednesday service.
A long church notices page lists services and events from several Lutheran and other area churches. Highlights include Holy Communion and a pastor-led sermon at Mill Lutheran Church, confirmations and new member reception, evening services at Park Lutheran, and Sunday worship times across multiple congregations in the region.
Orland W Bury announces the Allegory topic for both Sunday services at Grove Avenue Church of Christ. Worship begins at 10 45 a m and 7 40 p m with Wednesday church night at 7 00 p m.
The Rev. Robert E. Bowdoin will speak on That Word That Never Comes Back at 7:45 p.m. at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. The notice lists other church activities and prayer meetings with several local pastors and church groups.
Readable fragments name several enterprises including Mrs. M. Stevernagel Texes Steam Laundry Billy Burke Laundry Cleaners P. B. Thomson H. H. Thompson Thrift Lumber Teipte Drive Inn Cafe Union Feed Union Bus Lines Winter Garden Root Beer White and Blue Car Co Checker Cab Wolfe's Inn Cafe Wolff and Marx Woodlawn Furniture Co.
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