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Story September 4, 1935

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

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The A.M.E. Ministers Union met at Big Bethel A.M.E. church in Atlanta on September 3, 1935, discussing Amos's teachings, reports, citizenship and voter registration, and recent revivals. Bishop W.A. Fountain addressed the group.

Merged-components note: Continuation of A.M.E. Pastors story from page 1 to page 5.

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A.M.E. Pastors Hold Session Of Union
By Rev. C. A. Wingfield

The A. M. E. Ministers Union of the greater Atlanta area assembled in Big Bethel A. M. E. church Tuesday in its regular weekly session.

The order of the day was a discussion of "The Significance of the Teachings of Amos in Our Times" by Dr. D. R. Fobbs in the absence of Rev. B. J. Curry, the assignee. The subject was ably discussed.

Following this, the various committees made their reports, Rev. R. E. Roman read the report on current events; Dr. B. R. Holmes presented the critics report, while other reports were received with interest.

Rev. D. T. Babcock of Big Bethel addressed the union on "Citizenship and Registration" urging the ministers to be enthusiastic in their effort to get every colored man and woman to register in order that they might vote on the many civic issues to be soon decided.

The union pledged its unstinted support in this important endeavor.

Echoes from the various revivals and camp meetings were presented. Notable were the revivals just closed at Allen Temple, Rev. Wilkes, pastor, with the Rev. C. S. H. Hunter of Florida conducting; at St. John, Rev. C. S. H. Hunter, Jr., pastor, Revs. A. L. Brewster and W. J. Rogers, assisting; the camp meeting at Buckhead, the Rev. W. W. Stephens, pastor of New Hope in charge, assisted by the Rev. C. A. Wingfield, his presiding elder.

Many accessions were reported to the various churches.

Bishop W. A. Fountain, who had been absent for several meetings, was present and addressed the meeting. He began by thanking the presiding elders and pastors for making it possible for him to (Continued on Page 5, Col. 6)
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1935

Total N. Y. Stock Exchange Transactions .....903,780 shares

Total N. Y. Curb Exchange Bond Sales $1,561,000

Total N. Y. Stock Exchange Bond Sales .$9,151,000

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue Justice Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

Ame Ministers Union Atlanta Church Meeting Amos Teachings Citizenship Registration Voter Encouragement Revivals Camp Meetings Church Accessions

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. C. A. Wingfield Dr. D. R. Fobbs Rev. B. J. Curry Rev. R. E. Roman Dr. B. R. Holmes Rev. D. T. Babcock Rev. Wilkes Rev. C. S. H. Hunter Rev. C. S. H. Hunter, Jr. Revs. A. L. Brewster W. J. Rogers Rev. W. W. Stephens Bishop W. A. Fountain

Where did it happen?

Big Bethel A. M. E. Church, Greater Atlanta Area

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Key Persons

Rev. C. A. Wingfield Dr. D. R. Fobbs Rev. B. J. Curry Rev. R. E. Roman Dr. B. R. Holmes Rev. D. T. Babcock Rev. Wilkes Rev. C. S. H. Hunter Rev. C. S. H. Hunter, Jr. Revs. A. L. Brewster W. J. Rogers Rev. W. W. Stephens Bishop W. A. Fountain

Location

Big Bethel A. M. E. Church, Greater Atlanta Area

Event Date

Tuesday, September 3, 1935

Story Details

The A.M.E. Ministers Union held a weekly session discussing the teachings of Amos, committee reports on current events and critiques, an address on citizenship and voter registration for colored citizens, pledges of support, reports on recent revivals and camp meetings with accessions to churches, and an address by Bishop W.A. Fountain.

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