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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1944
Page
2
A man recalls a weekend spent in a haze of fever and drink as he fights a doctor ordered sobriety. He clings to a jacket once worn by Hansens’ care, avoids the farm’s locked door, and contemplates past choices while seeking a final exit from his illness.
Rev French heads a one day revival at the West Avenue Church of the Nazarene. Ray W L Freeh is advertised as evangelist. A special service for four Nazarene churches is planned, with daily meetings through October 8. Real estate ads noted.
The St Marks Church scene featured the Biggs Ponder wedding with Rev Thomas Wright officiating. Attendants included June Tetor and Tommie Len Zeger among others, with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home and many out of town guests from Allen, Longview, and Houston areas. The couple planned a wedding trip to New Orleans and will reside at 147 Meredith Drive.
Miss Haslett marries J. T. Hall in a ceremony at the Anita Molgata Methodist Church. Rev. Sonle Hill presided with organist Dave Young. Attendants include Berky Jean Haslett and Thomas Radwll. Reception followed. guests from Devine and Port Gavaca attended.
A Presbyterians rally is announced with Sunday School at 9 20 a m and World wide communion services to follow. Pastor Greer and other leaders will preside during both hours. A special program of music and praise is planned under church leadership.
Hollywood gossip notes Tracy has returned from Honolulu to rejoin film work on Without Love with Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. Bing Crosby plans a $2,000,000 production and Deanna Durban may head new directors while Shark David guides Lady on a Teale. Other updates include plans for Pierce Brosnan?
The Rev Luther B Osborne continues his sermon series titled Phaphectes at the Last Things delivering his third message. Castor of The Fundamental-a OME Deaton Of Tha FF a appears in supportive capacity while the congregation gathers for the lectures.
At 227 Lintres Baptist Church the Rev. Mr. Osborne speaks Sunday evening on The Return of the Jew in Palestine and the return of Christ. He will outline Armageddon and end times, closing with a sermon on the coming conflict between Communism and Catholicism on May 8.
An ad notes Pattern 9177 lets makers outfit a doll with wardrobe pieces matching the mother's own style. Available in doll sizes 12 to 20 inches, order details include price and postal instructions, with a Marian Martin Fall and Winter Pattern Book offer and a free booklet pattern.
Revival series at People's Baptist Church 4538 South Plares Street draws crowds led by Rev. G. G. Henry pastor and Rev. R. N. Davis of Avalon Texas. Davis leads daily talks at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Special music and Paul Burke provide musical emphasis. Davis, familiar to San Antonians, previously conducted a revival here two years ago.
Mrs Josephine Percy said two suspicious visitors entered her home Friday night and stole $80. She had shown a woman where she kept her money hidden behind a mirror. The suspects, described as Big Jett and an accomplice, fled with the funds.
Local events feature multiple dance nights across areas including Boerne and Helotes. Music lined up by Molexty Ings and Joe Hartman with Hermann Sons halls hosting events at St. Mary's and other venues. Guest admittance varies with dates listed around late September and early October, all welcoming attendees to enjoy live performances and community fellowship.
Evangelist Willance Joyner will address a Sunday service from a wheelchair at 4 p m in the Wing Street chapel at Vine and Wallers streets. His topic is Why Do We Suffer.
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