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July 15, 1954
The Echo
Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
H.B.A. Lodge No. 270 celebrated its anniversary on Tuesday evening, June 29th, at Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The event included a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Johnson, choir performances, a sermon by Reverend R. W. Woullard, and a collection raising $86, followed by a banquet.
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Lodge No. 270 Observes
Anniversary
Tuesday evening, June 29th, H. B.
A. Lodge No. 270 celebrated its anniversary at Sweet Pilgrim Baptist
Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
with Mr. Dewey Johnson, president.
Before the meeting opened, Mr.
and Mrs. Dewey Johnson served a
delectable dinner at their beautiful
and inviting home. The invited
dinner guests were: Mr. and Mrs.
G. D. Cotton, Mesdames Pearl Bourdeaux, Lula Buzzle, Misses Luella
Bourdeaux, Christene King and Mattie L. Larkin. The dinner served
was fit for a king.
A very lovely program was rendered by the senior and junior choirs
of the church and those who attended
were thrilled with the beautiful renditions by the two choirs.
An inspiring sermon was delivered
by Reverend R. W. Woullard as only
Reverend Woullard can do. The
general president and secretary added their bits to the program.
$86.00 was raised in the collection
and after the benediction, the lodge
had a banquet in the beautiful dining room of this magnificent edifice.
The president and members are to
be congratulated for the timely and
well planned program rendered.
Some of the local presidents were
in attendance. Thus closed a lovely
and enjoyable Anniversary.
Anniversary
Tuesday evening, June 29th, H. B.
A. Lodge No. 270 celebrated its anniversary at Sweet Pilgrim Baptist
Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
with Mr. Dewey Johnson, president.
Before the meeting opened, Mr.
and Mrs. Dewey Johnson served a
delectable dinner at their beautiful
and inviting home. The invited
dinner guests were: Mr. and Mrs.
G. D. Cotton, Mesdames Pearl Bourdeaux, Lula Buzzle, Misses Luella
Bourdeaux, Christene King and Mattie L. Larkin. The dinner served
was fit for a king.
A very lovely program was rendered by the senior and junior choirs
of the church and those who attended
were thrilled with the beautiful renditions by the two choirs.
An inspiring sermon was delivered
by Reverend R. W. Woullard as only
Reverend Woullard can do. The
general president and secretary added their bits to the program.
$86.00 was raised in the collection
and after the benediction, the lodge
had a banquet in the beautiful dining room of this magnificent edifice.
The president and members are to
be congratulated for the timely and
well planned program rendered.
Some of the local presidents were
in attendance. Thus closed a lovely
and enjoyable Anniversary.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Lodge Anniversary
Hattiesburg
Baptist Church
Choir Performance
Sermon
Dinner
Collection
Banquet
What entities or persons were involved?
Dewey Johnson
Mrs. Dewey Johnson
G. D. Cotton
Mrs. G. D. Cotton
Pearl Bourdeaux
Lula Buzzle
Luella Bourdeaux
Christene King
Mattie L. Larkin
R. W. Woullard
Where did it happen?
Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Story Details
Key Persons
Dewey Johnson
Mrs. Dewey Johnson
G. D. Cotton
Mrs. G. D. Cotton
Pearl Bourdeaux
Lula Buzzle
Luella Bourdeaux
Christene King
Mattie L. Larkin
R. W. Woullard
Location
Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Event Date
Tuesday Evening, June 29th
Story Details
H.B.A. Lodge No. 270 celebrated its anniversary with a dinner at the president's home, a program featuring church choirs and a sermon by Reverend R. W. Woullard, a collection of $86, and a banquet at the church.