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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1946

Page

6

Corpus Christi Mexican Methodist Church Gifted by Miss Kelsey

Miss Anna M. Kelsey of Corpus Christi donated fifty thousand dollars to build a Mexican Methodist church in the coast city. The project, announced through Bishop A Frank Smith, aims to memorialize her late parents and will seat 350 in the auditorium with another 350 in the educational building. The church will be brick veneered at Comanche and Mexico streets, near the current chapel. Trustees include Rev. B Dickinson Rev. D Venegas Dr. Aldred Freeman Oscar Koepke and David Ty Peel.

Anna M. Kelsey Methodist Church Corpus Christi Southwest Conference Kelsey A. Frank Smith Corpus, Christias Rio Grande Captain King King U. 8 Smith America Comanche and Mexico Streets Mr. Dickinson D. Venegas Aldred Freeman Oscar Koepke David Ty Peel

Story of Cross Ingle Sermon at Grace Church of Nazarene

Rev. J P Ingle delivers Story of Cross at Grace Church of Nazarene Denver boulevard and St Anthony. Morning service includes Lord's Supper after, Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Alph as and Omegas reading Holy Land trip. Rosa Ingle to preach at 7 p m on Getting Rich Quick. Christian service training begins Wednesday at 7 p m on The Life of Paul.

J. P. Ingle Grace Church of Nazarene Denver Boulevard St. Anthony Holy Land London England Rosa Ingle Paul

Jap Dancers Threaten to Picket

Jap Dancers threaten a picket line as Takarazuka revue dancers demand higher allowances and more face powder in Osaka. Also listed are public works bids in Texas for highway projects and a liquor permit application for The Savoy Liquor Store in Austin, with details on locations and owners.

Osaka Japan Scnm United States Board of Central Austin A & M College Harris County Highway Department State of Texas W. J. van Linndon Houston Texas Highway Department

Army Seeks 50 Million for Occupation Abroad

The Army requested an additional 50 million dollars for occupation and relief abroad through June 30, raising the War Department outlay in occupied lands to 75 million. Assistant Secretary Howard Petersen predicted the move, adjusting the original 425 million appropriation for the fiscal year.

Washington War Department Congress

Salt over the shoulder myth and a helmet soup bowl tale

Seymour Wyler discusses ancient customs with the Art league, noting salt as a coveted good in Greece and a legend of the turban helmet origin. Betty Osborn displays gold buttons in a blonde coiffure while H. E. Thomsons rush to the station as the yardman arrives with a green car. Mrs Lewis Turner models a gray suit with puffed sleeves and a silver trimmed turban.

Miriam Biegany Seymour Wyler Art League Lewis Turner

Bride on Trial for Murder of Husband in Trish War Bride Case

LAS VEGAS scene as officer testifies that Bridget Waters said her husband cannot take the baby, in a murder trial of Trish war bride for killing her spouse Frank. George E. Hunter, a police officer, testifies as first witness in a Saturday session.

Las Vegas Bridget ‘Waters Shu George E. Hunter Trish Frank

Catholic Leaders Gather in Boston for Confraternity Congress

Close to 100 bishops and archbishops along with hundreds of lay Catholics met in Boston for the eighth national congress of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Pope Pius XI delivered a Vatican City broadcast marking the session's highlight as postwar progress. An unrelated note from San Angelo reports cottonseed selling at a record 590 per ton, $30 above prior quotes amid decontrol.

Boston Eighth National Congress Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Pius XI Vatican City M. C San Angelo

Bachelor Luncheon Held for Upcoming Wedding

The Renaissaure room at the Menger Hotel hosted a bachelor luncheon Saturday for Eugene Carrington ffir and Bicir Labatt as Carrington will be groomsman in Labatt's wedding to Miss Gloria Bramiette on Thursday. Guests included Weir Labatt, AL Biedenharn Jr, Regan Houston Jr, Don White, Frederick Bramlette, John James Jr, Herbert Clarks, Wallace Carnahan, Lee Kampmann Jr, Jack Conlis Jr, Randy Davis, Frank Gillespie and Andrew Thompson.

Menger Hotel Eugene Carrington Ffir Bicir Labatt Carrington Mr. Labatt Gloria Bramiette Weir Labatt AL Biedenharn Jr Reagan Houston Jrl Don’ White Frederick Bramlette John James Jr Herbert Clarks Wallace Carnahan Lee Kampmann, Jr Jack Conlis Jr Rand) Davis Frank Gillespie Andrew Thompson

Social Calendar Weddings and Receptions Schedule

Miss Sarah Louise Adams marries Robert Bush at 8 30 PM Saturday in First Presbyterian Church with a reception at the Bright Shawl. Miss Beryl Ranney weds J Bert Compton Jr at 7 PM in Madison Square with a reception at Mr and Mrs B A Mayor Jr home. Mr and Mrs R V Embleton host a buffet supper at their residence.

Sarah Louise Adams Robert Bush First Presbyterian Church Beryl Ranney J. Herbert Compton Jr Madison Square Presbyterian Church B.A. Mayor Jr R. V. Embleton

Wedding Rehearsals Highlight Social Gatherings

Mrs Ewing guest of honor at a luncheon in the St Anthony hotel for Mesdames Nichols Gatlin and others. After rehearsal for the wedding of Miss Sarah Louise Adams and Robert Bush, Mr and Mrs B B McGhy Sey entertained the bridal party with a buffet dinner for 32 at their home. Another rehearsal dinner in the Colonial room of the Menger hotel honored Miss Beryl Ranney and J Herbert Compton Js.

Willliam x. Twine Fogey Pagenkopf Peraux Room St Anthony ‘Hotel Marjory Biard Harry Nichols Wesley, Gatlin Franklyn’ Law Robert Suggs Roy Sykes Ed "Luke Fletcher Clark Mary Elizabeth Sheldon End Sarah Louise Adams Robert Bush B. B. McGhysey R. Stuart Adams James T. Coleman Julia Hayes George Pautat Baton Rouge Beryl Ranney J. Herbert Compton Menger Hotel

Gething Family Returns Home From New York City

Mrs. John Gething and Miss Margaret Gething have returned to their East Guenther Street home after spending the summer in New York City.

John Geithing Margaret Gething East Guenther ‘Street New York City Garrison-or-Hudson

Krantz Delights San Antonio Recital With Modern Program

James Williamson reports young American pianist Krantz captivated a small yet receptive audience in the Municipal auditorium Friday night. The program split into Spanish Latin American and United States music ending with Gershwin. Enjoyed pieces by Falla Albeniz Sas Fabbri Ginastera MacDowell Chagins Kelbering Bowles. Spotlight issues noted as Krantz struggled with the lighting during Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

James Williamson Bjiar Krantz Municipal Auditorium United States George Gershwin San Antonin de Falla Albeniz Andres Sas F. Eduardo Fabbni Alberto Ginastera Edward MacDewell Abram Chagins Alexander Kelbering Paul Bowles Power

Singing Star Gets Bonus

Seventeen year old singing star Jane Powell gained a three year MGM contract in Santa Monica California. The deal includes a $5000 signing bonus and $750 weekly with 40 workweeks per year. Powell’s mother Mrs Paul E Bruce signed a non professional contract at $250 weekly plus a $15000 bonus.

Santa Monica Calif Jane Powell Superior Court M-G-M

San Antonian Named Assistant Commander of Fourth Army

San Antonio native Maj. Gen. Percy W. Clarkson, Texas A&M graduate, is named assistant commander of the Fourth Army. A veteran of World Wars I and II, he led the 33rd Infantry division in World War II and later served as chief of staff for U. S. Army forces in the Pacific.

Percy W. Clarkson San Antonio Texas A M. College Fourth Army Clarkson 26Th Infantry U. S. Army Pacific Hasler

Bishop Baxter Preaches at Travis Park Sunday Morning

Bishop Baxter of the Southwest Texas Annual Conference will preach at Travis Park Methodist Church at 10 50 AM on God s Requirements. He travels widely as an educator and world traveler. Sunday night at 7 30 PM Travis Park and First Presbyterian join for centennial observance with Dr Shirkey speaking on Yesterday Today and Forever. There are no services Sunday night at Travis Park. Church Night is Thursday with a 6 15 PM supper and Bible study following.

Howe KR. Baxter Southwest Texas Travis$ Park Methodist Travis Navarro Streets Travis Park Baxter Oregon Washington Idaho Alaska Travis Park Church Shirkey Todmert John Wesie DeVilbiss John McCuttough San Antonio

Anniversary of Reformation Observed at Grace Lutheran

The anniversary of the Protestant Reformation will be observed at Grace Lutheran Church on Wednesday evening with a sermon by Reverend John A. Scherzer on The Dynamo of Truth. Sunday services will feature his talk God s Program of Individual Re New conversion. Youth meet at 6 p m at Miss Donna Martin s home and Vestry gathering Friday at 7 30 p m in the pastor s study.

Grace Lutheran Church jAvenue Hand Filth Street John A. Scherzer Mr. Scherzer Donna Martin Hicks Luther St. John's Cutheran Comer Nueva South Presa

Sermon at Madison Square Presbyterian Camden Lexington

The Madison Square Presbyterian church at Camden and Lexington announces Sunday worship. Dr. Samuel L. Terry will deliver the evening sermon titled Among Missing at 7:30 p.m. The morning service features a talk by Dr. Terry on Have, Chosen You.

Madison Square Presbyterian Church Camden Lexington Samuel L. Terry Dr. Terry

Two Youths Nabbed After Pie Theft Confession

In Chicago on October 26, Mrs. Anna Payne a 50 year old clerk in a Loop candy store confessed to a customer that two young men planned and attempted a pie theft. Police allege the incident involved a distraction and a brief hold up.

Chicago Anna Payne Loop Tomer

Walter Hayt to headline gospel services at First Free Methodist

Special feature of the gospel services at First Free Methodist church in West Travis and North Spring streets includes Walter J. Hayt a Dixie gospel baritone in a sermon in song accompanied by blind pianist Mrs. B. M. Gibson. Evangelistic meetings run nightly at 7 45 p m with Rev Wo A Paulson of Raton New Mexico bringing the message each evening and also preaching Sunday at 10 45 a m and 7 45 p m Assisting is host pastor Rev Lavern Reinhold.

First Free Methodist Fces Lavern Reinhold

Vets to Get Lumber Nails Amid War Housing Drive

Washington reports a government push to secure lumber nails for veterans housing. Steps include duty free status for construction wood, a $20 per ton premium for excess housing wall output, a drive against black markets with high nail prices, and a pledge by leading nail firms to boost production by about 25 percent by December.

Washington Truman The Housing Agency CPA NHA Jeading

Missionary to Lead Teacher Training and Evangelistic Work

The ministry plans to conduct teacher training courses and evangelistic outreach. The leader will collaborate with Christian colleges nationwide and base headquarters in El Paso Texas.

Misco Ee Lo el Paso Texas

Hoffman Speaks At Sunday Hours

The Kev Ben Hoffman will be guest speaker at all services Sunday in St. Pauls Lutheran church South Presa and Stese borough and at the 10 am service in Holy Cross Lutheran church South New Braussels and Topeka. His morning sermons focus on Unity Among Christians and at seven he speaks on The Gaia In Gouliness. The Rev Hoffman recently opened a mission in Terrell Hills. The Rev R Wiederaenders will address a mass reformation in Dallas Hall of State auditorium.

Kev Ben Hoffman St. Paul's Lutheran Church South Presa Steseborough Holy Cross Lutheran Church South New Braussels Topeka Hoffman Terrell Hills R. Wiederaenders Dallas Hall of State Auditorium

iNazarenes Invite Guest For Sunday Worship

At West Avenue Church of the Nazarene Frost and West avenue Frost and West avenue the Rev R Figgins will preach Sunday evening. His sermon titled After Pentecost What focuses on the section sub sect and the slain's assistant Sgt A H H Cummings will be special guest.

H H. Cummings Slain Kelly Field West Avenue Church of

Nasarane Southside Event and Vigil Outline

A fragmented notice details a morning service at 10:45 a.m. led by Paglor on The Story of the Cross. It mentions a later service at 6:45 p.m. related to a Luray Sniper event and a red MIDE service, with references to fashion and local venues on Anthony Avenue.

Nazsrene Grace Charch Nasarane Cenvoy Anthony Avenue Ae Hydon Paglor Luray NYPS Red Mide Sovinan

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