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The Red Bluff Baptist Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary on the 2nd Sunday in February—February 9th, 1947. Evangelist A. C. Maxwell of Houston will be here to preach Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. We will have all-day services Sunday; Sunday School at 10 a. m.; preaching at 11:00 o’clock; dinner will be served at the church, and Rev. J. J. Slone will bring an evangelistic message at 2 p. m. Sunday night services at 7:00 o’clock. Everyone is invited to attend all of these services. Rev. Frank T. Hollan is pastor of the church. We are happy to say that since Bro. Hollan and his family came here 20 months ago, the Lord has given us 72 additions to the church and almost $10,000.00 in offerings. We urge everyone to be with us in all of these services.
Edna Weekly Herald,
January 30, 1947 |
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The weather man has given us several pretty days for which we are duly thankful. Brother Hollan brought a wonderful message Sunday on the Church of Ephesus. We are all looking forward to next Sunday, February 9th at which time the 50th anniversary of the church will be celebrated. We hope to have a great day and a large crowd. Everyone is cordially invited. The program for the day was announced in last week’s Herald. Mr. John Fitzpatrick, Jr., and his family visited in the home of the Newports Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sutton and family visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox Saturday night. Mr. Fox has been on the sick list for several days. We hope for him a speedy recovery. We were happy to see Mrs. Sutton able to be out to church Sunday. We are sorry to report that Billie Ruth Crow underwent a surgical operation last week. We join her other friends in wishing for her a rapid recovery and we all hope she will soon be able to return home. Grandma Chapman is still in Houston with her son. She seems to be improving some. We hope she continues to improve and that she will soon be able to return home.
Edna Weekly Herald,
February 6, 1947 |
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The farmers in this community have been very busy in recent weeks trying to get their land in shape for the fast approaching planting season. The hum of the tractors could be heard from early morn until late afternoon as the farmers apparently took advantage of every hour of the favorable weather. Mrs. W. O. Williamson has been quite ill, but is now improving, we are glad to state. Mrs. Tennie Williamson Albertson is the proud mother of a big, fine boy, born the 7th of February in an El Campo Hospital. The proud father is supposed to reach Washington, D. C. from overseas on the 12th. Congratulations. Mesdames Allen Koenig. Ruth Fox and John Fitzpatrick, Sr., visited in the home of Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick recently. Elizabeth Fitzpatrick has entered school in Wharton. We wish her much success. The Red Bluff Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary Sunday, February 9th. There was a large crowd present, including many visitors from different churches Bro. Maxwell brought a wonderful message on the 50th or Jubilee year, found in the 16h Chapter of Jeremiah. There was one addition to the church by letter and the young man rededicated his life to the Lord and to the Church. At the noon hour dinner was served on the church lawn and almost everyone stayed to enjoy the good dinner as well as the good fellowship. In the afternoon, Bro Rice brought the doctrinal message, after which Mrs. Seale read the history of the church from the time it was organized up to the present. This history proved very interesting. After this, Bro. Maxwell delivered another fine message. He also preached Sunday night. The church took up a love offering for Bro. Westberry, who is sick at this time. We all hope that this good servant of the Master, will soon be well again. Every one feels that the 50th anniversary program was not only very interesting and enjoyable, but highly profitable to all whose good fortune it was to be present.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 13, 1947 |
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We surely did enjoy the beautiful weather last week. The only complaint we have is that it did not last long enough. The condition of Mrs. W. O. Williamson, who has been ill for some time, became worse this week and she was taken to a Cuero hospital Monday. Everyone in this community hopes that she will be able to return home soon. Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick and family visited in the Henry home Saturday night. Mr. Henry's brother from San Atonio spent the week end with them. Charlie. Fox and family motored to Bloomington Saturday evening to visit the Dan Haugen household. The Suttons were dinner guests in the Fox home Sunday. The Sunday School did not reach its goal of 75 last Sunday. But let's not quit trying. We did have a large crowd, though, at Sunday School and also at both church services Sunday. We heard two more great sermons by our pastor. There were two additions to the church and one rededication. So the Lord was with us. Everybody come next Sunday and bring someone with you. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fitzpatrick, Sr. visited in the J. J. Fitzpatrick home Sunday evening. J. H. Fitzpatrick, Jr., and family were dinner guests in the Newport home Sunday.
Edna
Weekly Herald,
February 27, 1947 |
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We heard two more great sermons from our pastor Sunday. Mrs. Sutton was baptized Sunday afternoon. Rev. Frank Hollan left Monday for East Bernard to assist in a revival meeting. Bro. Rice from Yoakum will preach for us Sunday. We hope we have a large crowd. Mrs. W. O. Williamson, who has been ill for some time, underwent an operation last week. She was getting along fine when we heard last. Ethleen Fitzpatrick from Big Spring, Texas is visiting her parents. Mrs. Nina Holup from Weimar is visiting Mrs. Ruth Moody. Russell Goff spent the week end with his parents. Mr. Henry’s brother from San Antonio spent the week end with them, and we were glad to see him out at church Sunday. The Crows motored to Houston for the week end. The Crows visited the Tapp home Sunday afternoon.
Edna Weekly Herald,
March 6, 1947 |
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Mrs. W. O. Williamson, who recently underwent an operation, was able to be brought home last week, we are glad to announce. Her many friends will be glad to learn that she is getting along nicely. We regret to note that little Virginia Klaus is on the sick list at this writing. We hope she will soon be well again. Bro. Rice and family from Yoakum were our visitors in church Sunday. Bro. Rice filled the pulpit at the Baptist Church in the absence of Rev. Frank Hollan, the pastor. He brought two great messages which were enjoyed by all present. Mrs. J. H. Fitzpatrick, Sr. visited in the home of Mrs. Williamson Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick visited in the home of J. H. Fitzpatrick Sunday afternoon. Several from Red Bluff are planning to attend the Workers' Conference Tuesday which will be held at the Lolita Baptist Church.. Several of our people went to La Ward Sunday afternoon to the services over there. They had good singing and plenty of barbecue for all. Mrs. Fox and children visited the Henry home Sunday afternoon. The children had a weiner roast for their entertainment along with lots of games. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Henderson and Mrs. Hollan and children and Miss Bell Hamilton went to East Bernard Friday night to see and hear our pastor, Rev. Frank Hollan, preach. He is helping in a revival over there. Bro. Hollan is expected home this week..
Edna Weekly Herald,
March 13, 1947 |
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We are glad to report Grandma Chapman has returned home and is getting along fine. We are sorry to state that the doctor was called again Saturday night to see Mrs. Williamson. However, we are glad to hear that she is resting fairly good. We join her other friends in the hope that she will soon be able to be up and about. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sutton and family visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick visited in the Fox home Sunday evening. Mrs. Bert Henderson left Sunday afternoon to visit her daughter and grandchildren. The Henrys and Suttons went fishing Friday and instead of bringing home fish they brought a nice lot of oysters. Our pastor, Bro. Hollan, and a few of the men of the church attended the banquet held in Yoakum Monday night. All report a nice time and a lovely supper. Edna Weekly Herald, April 3, 1947 Red Bluff Items. We are happy to report that we reached our goal of 75 in Sunday School Sunday. Now, let’s make it even more for the next Sunday. We had 56 in B. T. U. and about 100 for the preaching hour. Our pastor, Bro. Hollan, brought a great message Sunday night and one young man came trusting Christ as his Savior for which we were all happy. That made six additions to our church this month, five for baptism. The Lord is truly with us. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Haugen and children from Bloomington spent the week end in the Fox home. Mrs. Fritz from Port Lavaca is spending the week with her mother, Grandma Chapman. We are sorry to report the little Sutton boy was sick Sunday. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Bro. Hollan and family were dinner guests in the Sutton home Sunday. We were happy to see some of our members from LaWard in services Sunday night. We hope they will come back Sunday.
Edna Weekly Herald,
April 3, 1947 |
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Mrs. Ruth McFeron and family were supper guests in the Fox home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Haugen and little son, Lyndon Travis, from Austin are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick, and other relatives. M. B. Haugen and J. J. Fitzpatrick motored to Corpus Christi Monday. J. B. Sutton and family visited the Fox home Sunday. J. J. Fitzpatrick and family and M. B. Haugen and family were dinner guests in the Fox home Sunday. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Krisler is on the sick list. Her many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. Our Sunday school attendance continues to grow. We had 95 in Sunday School Sunday and over 100 at the preaching hour. Sunday night we had a great crowd and our pastor brought a wonderful message, and one young boy trusted Christ as his Savoiur. Let’s do our best for Christ and pray that some one will be saved Sunday.
Edna Weekly Herald,
April 10, 1947 |
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We are sorry to report that Grandpa Newport is on the sick list. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Grandma Chapman was taken to Port Lavaca by her daughter, Mrs. Vanna Fritz so she could care for her. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sutton and family were dinner guests in the home of Rev. Frank Hollan Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fox and family visited in the Sutton home recently. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick, Jr., visited in the Newport home Sunday. Our Sunday School attendance fell below our goal. We suppose it was the weather. But let’s be much in prayer for our pastor and above all let us pray some one will be saved Sunday.
Edna Weekly Herald, April 17, 1947 |
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Rev. Frank Hollasn and family were supper guests in the Fox home Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox and children visited Mrs. Mary Alton in Edna Sunday. Mrs. Lloyd Chapman and little son from Fort Worth and visiting relatives and friends in this community this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick, DeVon, and Mrs. Lloyd Chapman and little son visited in the Fox home recently. We had a great crowd in church Sunday, several visitors being present. We were happy to have them and welcome them back.
Edna Weekly Herald, April 24, 1947 |
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As the old saying goes—we got that million dollar rain. The rain was badly needed and greatly appreciated in every one in this section. Mr. and Mrs. Henry and children were dinner guests in the Fox home Sunday. Brother Frank Hollan’s brother and wife and little boy and his wife’s niece, all from Victoria visited the Hollan home Sunday. They were all in our church services Sunday night. We welcome them back again. Mrs. John Fitzpatrick, Sr., visited in the home of Mrs. Williamson recently. We are glad to report that Mrs. Williamson is getting along fine now. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fitzpatrick, Jr., and family visited in the Newport home Sunday. Our school band went to Kingsville Friday to play. They all report having had a nice time.
Edna Weekly Herald, May 1, 1947 |
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There will be a band concert given at the Lolita school house May 15th. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Sunday is Mothers Day and we are looking for a large crowd at our church services. There will be given three bouquets of flowers: One to the oldest mother present, and one to the youngest mother, and one to the mother who has the most children present. So let’s all go and invite someone to go with us. We had 72 in Training Union Sunday night. Let’s reach our enrollment of 86 this Sunday. J. B. Sutton and family visited the Fox home recently. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick and son, DeVon, were dinner guests in the home of his brother, John Fitzpatrick, Sr., Sunday. We are all enjoying the pretty weather and all the farmers are busy in their fields. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Mays recently.
Edna Weekly Herald, May 8, 1947 |
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Mrs. Ruth Fox honored her husband with a birthday supper last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sutton and family were invited for the supper. Mrs. Mary Alton of Edna spent Saturday night in the Fox home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox and family were Mrs. Mary Alton of Edna were dinner guests in the J. J. Fitzpatrick home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fitzpatrick, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fitzpatrick, and family were dinner guests in the Newport home Sunday, helping Mr. and Mrs. Newport celebrate their 50 wedding anniversary. All their children and grandchildren were here for the occasion. Mrs. Mable Allen was the youngest mother in the service Sunday; Mrs. Kay was the oldest mother, and Mrs. J. E. Hamilton had the most children present. She has nine children and eight of them were present. All these mothers received a nice bouquet of flowers. Everyone present enjoyed the services.
Edna Weekly Herald, May 15, 1947 |
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We are having some beautiful weather now after the big rains last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox and children visited in the Henry home recently. Mrs. Allen Koenig and her daughter and little son visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Browning from Chicago visited his sister Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baker and little daughter from Chicago are visiting her mother and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox and children motored to Bloomington Monday afternoon to visit in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Haugen.
Edna Weekly Herald, May 29, 1947 |
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We are happy to report we reached our goal in Sunday School Sunday. We had 77 in Sunday School and more for the preaching services. We also had a nice crowd Sunday night. Our pastor, Rev. Frank Hollan, brought a great message and one little girl came trusting Christ as her Saviour. Let’s be praying for another great service Sunday. Miss Gillie Fitzpatrick of Big Spring is visiting her parents and other relatives and friends here. J. H. Fitzpatrick, Jr., and family visited in the Newport home Sunday. Mrs. High and daughter, Wanda, made a short visit in the home of Mrs. J. H. Fitzpatrick Monday afternoon. We were happy to have Russell Tapp with us again Sunday. Our pastor, Bro. Frank Hollan, is away this week holding a revival at Speaks. We are all praying that God will give him a great meeting there.
Edna Weekly Herald, June 12, 1947 |