Atlanta Daily World

Jemison Re-Elected To Baptists Presidency

BY REV. TASCHEREAU ARNOLD
Atlanta Daily World Religious Editor

CHICAGO - (NS) - Delegates here attending the National Baptist Convention were told to help make the world more observant of "the word of the Lord."

The plea came from Dr. D. V. Jemison, Selma, Alabama, president in his annual address.

Dr. Jemison, who is in his 70's has served the body as head for 13 years. Preceding his address he was reelected as president for his 14th term.

"There is only one reason the world finds itself in its present turmoil of weakness,' Dr. Jemison averred. "It's because the word of the Lord is being disregarded in so many places."

Thousands of delegates will join today in honoring one of the most famous men of the denomination. Dr. A. M. Townsend, Nashville, Tenn., secretary of Sunday School Publishing Board. Participants will donate $3.20-10 cents for each year of Dr. Townsend's service to the Memorial Underwriters campaign.

Thirty-two years ago Dr. Townsend's service to the denomination. Townsend, a prominent physician and surgeon in Nashville, was named executive treasurer of the Sunday School Publishing Board.

During the days since then he has brought prestige and honor to the denomination.

Eighteen years ago he was named secretary of the Finance Committee of the National Baptist Convention.

J. B. Blayton, Atlanta, owner of Radio Station WERD and prominent Baptist layman, is convention auditor.

He made a far-reaching report Thursday after paving his way to fame.

Dr. C. C. Adams, corresponding secretary of the Foreign Mission Board, said that from July 1, 1951 to June 30, 1952 a total of $435,211.86 had been raised for foreign missions. He also pointed out that organization supports 18 missions in Africa. The sum of $5,000 was raised for missions Thursday night.

Funds for a new dormitory in India have been supplied by Olivet Baptist Church of Chicago, Rev. J. H. Jackson, pastor, the Rev. J. Raymond Henderson, of Los Angeles, California, superintendent of construction of churches, reported.

Fifteen hundred women will attend. Fifteen hundred women will take part in a parade from Progressive Baptist Church to Armory starting at 9 a. m. Sunday.

The parade will be led by Mrs. Margaret Crawford, field director of the Foreign Missions Board and president of the Junior Matron of Greater Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Chicago.