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May 9, 1946
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Rev. Glenn T. Settles and the Wings Over Jordan religious chorus will perform tonight in Atlanta at Greater Wheat Street Baptist Church, after completing a USO tour entertaining over two million servicemen in Europe, including a special dedication for the 92nd Division of the Fifth Army.
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Rev. Settles To Appear With Wings Here Tonite
The Rev. Glenn T. Settles, the organizer and narrator of the celebrated Wings Over Jordan religious chorus, will appear in Atlanta in person this evening, when the cast will be presented in musical concert at the Greater Wheat Street Baptist church, Rev. William Holmes Borders, pastor.
The Wings Over Jordan have only recently completed a USO tour in which they have played to over two million servicemen in France, Germany, Italy and Belgium. It is the only group in the long history of the American Army that can boast of the honor of having had an entire division of the American Army to assemble for the purpose of receiving a dedication of a spiritual, entitled "We'll Understand It Better By and By" that was when the entire 92nd Division of the Fifth Army paused to receive this group.
On this occasion, planes, tanks, cannons, Mine Sweepers and the famed 92nd paraded before the reviewing stand prior to the ceremonies.
The group tonight will open their program at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Margaret Alexander is the sponsor, associated with her is W. J. Jones, the Manager. The public is invited to hear this rare musical concert.
The Rev. Glenn T. Settles, the organizer and narrator of the celebrated Wings Over Jordan religious chorus, will appear in Atlanta in person this evening, when the cast will be presented in musical concert at the Greater Wheat Street Baptist church, Rev. William Holmes Borders, pastor.
The Wings Over Jordan have only recently completed a USO tour in which they have played to over two million servicemen in France, Germany, Italy and Belgium. It is the only group in the long history of the American Army that can boast of the honor of having had an entire division of the American Army to assemble for the purpose of receiving a dedication of a spiritual, entitled "We'll Understand It Better By and By" that was when the entire 92nd Division of the Fifth Army paused to receive this group.
On this occasion, planes, tanks, cannons, Mine Sweepers and the famed 92nd paraded before the reviewing stand prior to the ceremonies.
The group tonight will open their program at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Margaret Alexander is the sponsor, associated with her is W. J. Jones, the Manager. The public is invited to hear this rare musical concert.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
Wings Over Jordan
Uso Tour
92nd Division
Atlanta Concert
Religious Chorus
Spiritual Dedication
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Glenn T. Settles
Rev. William Holmes Borders
Mrs. Margaret Alexander
W. J. Jones
Where did it happen?
Atlanta, Greater Wheat Street Baptist Church
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Glenn T. Settles
Rev. William Holmes Borders
Mrs. Margaret Alexander
W. J. Jones
Location
Atlanta, Greater Wheat Street Baptist Church
Event Date
This Evening
Story Details
Rev. Settles and Wings Over Jordan perform religious concert in Atlanta after USO tour entertaining two million servicemen; honored by 92nd Division dedication of spiritual 'We'll Understand It Better By and By' with military parade.