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February 24, 1945
The Mississippi Enterprise
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Cpl. Ras Pickett, a young ordained minister, visits his parents in Jackson during furlough, preaches at several churches, visits friends, loses his aunt, and returns to his camp in Texas.
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Cpl. Ras Pickett
After spending five days of his furlough with friends out of the city, Cpl. Ras Pickett, one of Jackson's youngest ordained ministers came here to visit his parents. While being here he visited at the New Strangers Home and preached at the Mt. Nebo Baptist church, Rev. E. King, pastor, the New Jerusalem church, Rev. S. S. Brown, pastor, the Springfield Baptist church, Rev. R. L. Pickens, Myles, Miss., and concluded his series of sermons at the Holy Ghost M. B. church, Sunday night in Clinton, Rev. R. L. Pickens, pastor. He chose for his theme, "I have done my work." Mr. W. M. McNeil, Jr., sang a request solo for the Rev. R. S. Pickens.
He also visited many of his friends from Campbell and Jackson college. Before leaving the city death claimed his aunt, Mrs. Mary Pickens of Edwards.
Cpl. Pickens left enroute to his camp at Foster Field, Tex., where he is the chaplain's assistant.
Cpl. Ras Pickett
After spending five days of his furlough with friends out of the city, Cpl. Ras Pickett, one of Jackson's youngest ordained ministers came here to visit his parents. While being here he visited at the New Strangers Home and preached at the Mt. Nebo Baptist church, Rev. E. King, pastor, the New Jerusalem church, Rev. S. S. Brown, pastor, the Springfield Baptist church, Rev. R. L. Pickens, Myles, Miss., and concluded his series of sermons at the Holy Ghost M. B. church, Sunday night in Clinton, Rev. R. L. Pickens, pastor. He chose for his theme, "I have done my work." Mr. W. M. McNeil, Jr., sang a request solo for the Rev. R. S. Pickens.
He also visited many of his friends from Campbell and Jackson college. Before leaving the city death claimed his aunt, Mrs. Mary Pickens of Edwards.
Cpl. Pickens left enroute to his camp at Foster Field, Tex., where he is the chaplain's assistant.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Family
What keywords are associated?
Military Furlough
Minister Visit
Preaching Tour
Family Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Cpl. Ras Pickett
Rev. E. King
Rev. S. S. Brown
Rev. R. L. Pickens
Mr. W. M. Mcneil, Jr.
Rev. R. S. Pickens
Mrs. Mary Pickens
Where did it happen?
Jackson, Mississippi; Clinton, Mississippi; Edwards, Mississippi; Foster Field, Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
Cpl. Ras Pickett
Rev. E. King
Rev. S. S. Brown
Rev. R. L. Pickens
Mr. W. M. Mcneil, Jr.
Rev. R. S. Pickens
Mrs. Mary Pickens
Location
Jackson, Mississippi; Clinton, Mississippi; Edwards, Mississippi; Foster Field, Texas
Story Details
Cpl. Ras Pickett spends furlough visiting parents and friends in Jackson, preaches at multiple churches including Mt. Nebo Baptist, New Jerusalem, Springfield Baptist, and Holy Ghost M. B., with theme 'I have done my work'; aunt dies before he leaves for camp.