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Domestic News
November 1, 1958
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
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Baptist leaders from Mississippi held a Christian fellowship meeting on October 21, 1958, at the New Concord Baptist Church in Bentonia, hosted by Mrs. Alma Johnson. The event honored Mrs. M. C. Curtis, featured speeches, songs, and a dinner for about 65 guests. Attendees donated $50 to Yazoo County students at Natchez College.
Merged-components note: Continuation of the state Baptist leaders fellowship meeting story.
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STATE
BAPTIST
LEADERS
HOLD
CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
MEETING
Bentonia, Miss., Oct. 27.-(Special)-"Bless be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above."
The same could rightly apply to the "Fellowship" between Yazoo County, State of Mississippi, and National Workers who were so royally entertained on Tuesday, October 21, 1958, at the home of Mrs. Alma Johnson of Bentonia, Miss., via Oil City, with dinner being served on the lawn of the New Concord Baptist Church, Rev. N. B. Jackson, minister.
The slogan, "All roads lead to Oil City," was well portrayed for it was a surprise affair with everybody going and no one sure of the reason; but were we there!
Following a delightful dinner of kid, ham, turkey and dressing, chicken salad, vegetables, cakes, pies, and beverages-to some 65 persons, came the assembling of the group into the church auditorium. It was here that the invited guests knew for the first time the reason for this grand occasion as was stated by the sponsor, Mrs. Alma Johnson. After remarks by the Rev. Jackson (pastor), expressions were given by the members of the group. The honoree, Mrs. M. C. Curtis, first vice president of the Woman's Convention, gave the first speech. A lovely song service followed and the group departed for various points after a beautiful rendition of "God Be With You Till We Meet Again."
Among the guests present were the honoree, Mrs. M. C. Curtis, 1st vice president of the Woman's Convention; Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Gayden, president of the State Sunday School and BTU Congress, and president of the State Ministers and Deacons wives; Mrs. C. L. Johnson of Canton, Miss., president of Madison County Woman's Association; Rev. P. F. Parker of Canton, Miss., president of Madison County Sunday School and BTU Congress; Mrs. L. K. Knapper of Natchez, Miss., assistant secretary of the State Sunday School and BTU Congress; Rev. C. H. Moreland of Belzoni, Miss., missionary of the General Baptist State Convention; Mrs. Mildred Fletcher, of Natchez, Miss., leader of the Young People of Adams County; Rev. B. T. Miles of Yazoo City, Miss., president of Yazoo County Brotherhood Association; Mrs. Julia M. Taylor of Indianola, Miss., pianist of the State Sunday School and BTU Congress and Woman's Convention; Rev. G. D. Daniel of Yazoo City, Miss., treasurer of Yazoo County Brotherhood Association; Rev. S. M. Johnson, of Canton, Miss., vice president of Madison County Sunday School and BTU Congress; Mr. Ross E. Sims of Yazoo City director general of Yazoo County Sunday School and BTU Congress; Mrs. Pett Lewis, leader of Yazoo County Junior Song Leaders Convention and the assistant leader, Mrs. Lillie M. Harris; Mrs. Angis Lear of Yazoo City, Miss., president of Yazoo County Ushers Convention; Rev. W. C. Mazique of Natchez, Miss., treasurer of the general Baptist State Convention; Rev. L. D. Woodley of Natchez, Miss.; Mrs. Rosa Mosely, of Yazoo City, Miss., County Teacher; Mrs. Clara Simmons of 1512 E. 49th St., Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Virginia Scott, Yazoo City, Miss., Yazoo County Teacher; Mrs. Lucille Steward, Yazoo City, Miss., chairman of the National Young People's Tea; Mrs. John Dozier of Jackson, Miss., president of Greater Clark Street Woman's Missionary Society; Rev. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas of Vicksburg, Miss.; Mrs. A. A. Cosey of Vicksburg, Miss., treasurer of the Woman's State Convention; Rev. L. D. Field of Moorhead; Mrs. Otha Smith of Lexington, Miss. (Mr. Otha Smith also); Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Clark of Lexington, Miss.; Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Varnado of Canton, Miss., treasurer of the State Sunday School and BTU Congress; Mrs. Lendra Powell, Mamie Boddie, Fannie Tatum, Dora Minor, S. D. Freeman, Purnella Scott, B. M. Miller, M. A. Green; Mrs. Roxie Wood, treasurer of Adams County Association; Mrs. Evelyn Fisher, president of the Woman's Missionary Society of Union Baptist Church; Mrs. I. A. Washington, president of the Union Baptist Church Choir, all of Natchez, Miss.; Rev. W. W. Smith, Rev. L. L. Miller of Natchez; Rev. L. C. Wilcher of Jackson, Miss., state and national director of Christian Education; Rev. J. D. Thurmon of Belzoni, Miss.; Miss Rosie L. Smith of Yazoo City; Mrs. R. V. Prichard of Canton, Miss., secretary of the State Sunday School and BTU Congress.
Upon finding that Yazoo County had 13 students enrolled in Natchez College, the guests, upon suggestion from Mrs. Lucille Steward, gave the sum of $50.00 to be sent to these students.
Mrs. Johnson presented and thanked the following persons for their assistance in providing for this gala affair: They were Mrs. Lillie Handy, Myrtle Stutts, Magnolia Green, Gabire Hogue, Thos. Singleton, L. E. Singleton, Minnie Hogues, Robert Hogues, Charlie Spyes, Miss Plessie M. Ellis, Mrs. Cynthia Steward, and Irola Williams, and Mrs. Mary Pinkston of Yazoo City and Mrs. J. L. Steward.
In our hearts we still say "Thank you Mrs. Johnson for a job well done."
(Mrs.) J. L. Steward, reporter
BAPTIST
LEADERS
HOLD
CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
MEETING
Bentonia, Miss., Oct. 27.-(Special)-"Bless be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above."
The same could rightly apply to the "Fellowship" between Yazoo County, State of Mississippi, and National Workers who were so royally entertained on Tuesday, October 21, 1958, at the home of Mrs. Alma Johnson of Bentonia, Miss., via Oil City, with dinner being served on the lawn of the New Concord Baptist Church, Rev. N. B. Jackson, minister.
The slogan, "All roads lead to Oil City," was well portrayed for it was a surprise affair with everybody going and no one sure of the reason; but were we there!
Following a delightful dinner of kid, ham, turkey and dressing, chicken salad, vegetables, cakes, pies, and beverages-to some 65 persons, came the assembling of the group into the church auditorium. It was here that the invited guests knew for the first time the reason for this grand occasion as was stated by the sponsor, Mrs. Alma Johnson. After remarks by the Rev. Jackson (pastor), expressions were given by the members of the group. The honoree, Mrs. M. C. Curtis, first vice president of the Woman's Convention, gave the first speech. A lovely song service followed and the group departed for various points after a beautiful rendition of "God Be With You Till We Meet Again."
Among the guests present were the honoree, Mrs. M. C. Curtis, 1st vice president of the Woman's Convention; Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Gayden, president of the State Sunday School and BTU Congress, and president of the State Ministers and Deacons wives; Mrs. C. L. Johnson of Canton, Miss., president of Madison County Woman's Association; Rev. P. F. Parker of Canton, Miss., president of Madison County Sunday School and BTU Congress; Mrs. L. K. Knapper of Natchez, Miss., assistant secretary of the State Sunday School and BTU Congress; Rev. C. H. Moreland of Belzoni, Miss., missionary of the General Baptist State Convention; Mrs. Mildred Fletcher, of Natchez, Miss., leader of the Young People of Adams County; Rev. B. T. Miles of Yazoo City, Miss., president of Yazoo County Brotherhood Association; Mrs. Julia M. Taylor of Indianola, Miss., pianist of the State Sunday School and BTU Congress and Woman's Convention; Rev. G. D. Daniel of Yazoo City, Miss., treasurer of Yazoo County Brotherhood Association; Rev. S. M. Johnson, of Canton, Miss., vice president of Madison County Sunday School and BTU Congress; Mr. Ross E. Sims of Yazoo City director general of Yazoo County Sunday School and BTU Congress; Mrs. Pett Lewis, leader of Yazoo County Junior Song Leaders Convention and the assistant leader, Mrs. Lillie M. Harris; Mrs. Angis Lear of Yazoo City, Miss., president of Yazoo County Ushers Convention; Rev. W. C. Mazique of Natchez, Miss., treasurer of the general Baptist State Convention; Rev. L. D. Woodley of Natchez, Miss.; Mrs. Rosa Mosely, of Yazoo City, Miss., County Teacher; Mrs. Clara Simmons of 1512 E. 49th St., Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Virginia Scott, Yazoo City, Miss., Yazoo County Teacher; Mrs. Lucille Steward, Yazoo City, Miss., chairman of the National Young People's Tea; Mrs. John Dozier of Jackson, Miss., president of Greater Clark Street Woman's Missionary Society; Rev. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas of Vicksburg, Miss.; Mrs. A. A. Cosey of Vicksburg, Miss., treasurer of the Woman's State Convention; Rev. L. D. Field of Moorhead; Mrs. Otha Smith of Lexington, Miss. (Mr. Otha Smith also); Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Clark of Lexington, Miss.; Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Varnado of Canton, Miss., treasurer of the State Sunday School and BTU Congress; Mrs. Lendra Powell, Mamie Boddie, Fannie Tatum, Dora Minor, S. D. Freeman, Purnella Scott, B. M. Miller, M. A. Green; Mrs. Roxie Wood, treasurer of Adams County Association; Mrs. Evelyn Fisher, president of the Woman's Missionary Society of Union Baptist Church; Mrs. I. A. Washington, president of the Union Baptist Church Choir, all of Natchez, Miss.; Rev. W. W. Smith, Rev. L. L. Miller of Natchez; Rev. L. C. Wilcher of Jackson, Miss., state and national director of Christian Education; Rev. J. D. Thurmon of Belzoni, Miss.; Miss Rosie L. Smith of Yazoo City; Mrs. R. V. Prichard of Canton, Miss., secretary of the State Sunday School and BTU Congress.
Upon finding that Yazoo County had 13 students enrolled in Natchez College, the guests, upon suggestion from Mrs. Lucille Steward, gave the sum of $50.00 to be sent to these students.
Mrs. Johnson presented and thanked the following persons for their assistance in providing for this gala affair: They were Mrs. Lillie Handy, Myrtle Stutts, Magnolia Green, Gabire Hogue, Thos. Singleton, L. E. Singleton, Minnie Hogues, Robert Hogues, Charlie Spyes, Miss Plessie M. Ellis, Mrs. Cynthia Steward, and Irola Williams, and Mrs. Mary Pinkston of Yazoo City and Mrs. J. L. Steward.
In our hearts we still say "Thank you Mrs. Johnson for a job well done."
(Mrs.) J. L. Steward, reporter
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious Event
What keywords are associated?
Baptist Fellowship
Christian Meeting
Yazoo County
Bentonia Mississippi
New Concord Church
Natchez College Donation
Religious Gathering
Mississippi Baptists
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Alma Johnson
Mrs. M. C. Curtis
Rev. N. B. Jackson
Rev. J. W. Gayden
Mrs. C. L. Johnson
Rev. P. F. Parker
Mrs. L. K. Knapper
Rev. C. H. Moreland
Mrs. Mildred Fletcher
Rev. B. T. Miles
Mrs. Julia M. Taylor
Rev. G. D. Daniel
Rev. S. M. Johnson
Mr. Ross E. Sims
Mrs. Pett Lewis
Mrs. Lillie M. Harris
Mrs. Angis Lear
Rev. W. C. Mazique
Rev. L. D. Woodley
Mrs. Rosa Mosely
Mrs. Clara Simmons
Mrs. Virginia Scott
Mrs. Lucille Steward
Mrs. John Dozier
Rev. B. L. Thomas
Mrs. A. A. Cosey
Rev. L. D. Field
Mrs. Otha Smith
Mr. Otha Smith
Rev. C. L. Clark
Mr. C. M. Varnado
Mrs. C. M. Varnado
Mrs. Lendra Powell
Mamie Boddie
Fannie Tatum
Dora Minor
S. D. Freeman
Purnella Scott
B. M. Miller
M. A. Green
Mrs. Roxie Wood
Mrs. Evelyn Fisher
Mrs. I. A. Washington
Rev. W. W. Smith
Rev. L. L. Miller
Rev. L. C. Wilcher
Rev. J. D. Thurmon
Miss Rosie L. Smith
Mrs. R. V. Prichard
Mrs. Lillie Handy
Myrtle Stutts
Magnolia Green
Gabire Hogue
Thos. Singleton
L. E. Singleton
Minnie Hogues
Robert Hogues
Charlie Spyes
Miss Plessie M. Ellis
Mrs. Cynthia Steward
Irola Williams
Mrs. Mary Pinkston
Mrs. J. L. Steward
Where did it happen?
Bentonia, Miss.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Bentonia, Miss.
Event Date
October 21, 1958
Key Persons
Mrs. Alma Johnson
Mrs. M. C. Curtis
Rev. N. B. Jackson
Rev. J. W. Gayden
Mrs. C. L. Johnson
Rev. P. F. Parker
Mrs. L. K. Knapper
Rev. C. H. Moreland
Mrs. Mildred Fletcher
Rev. B. T. Miles
Mrs. Julia M. Taylor
Rev. G. D. Daniel
Rev. S. M. Johnson
Mr. Ross E. Sims
Mrs. Pett Lewis
Mrs. Lillie M. Harris
Mrs. Angis Lear
Rev. W. C. Mazique
Rev. L. D. Woodley
Mrs. Rosa Mosely
Mrs. Clara Simmons
Mrs. Virginia Scott
Mrs. Lucille Steward
Mrs. John Dozier
Rev. B. L. Thomas
Mrs. A. A. Cosey
Rev. L. D. Field
Mrs. Otha Smith
Mr. Otha Smith
Rev. C. L. Clark
Mr. C. M. Varnado
Mrs. C. M. Varnado
Mrs. Lendra Powell
Mamie Boddie
Fannie Tatum
Dora Minor
S. D. Freeman
Purnella Scott
B. M. Miller
M. A. Green
Mrs. Roxie Wood
Mrs. Evelyn Fisher
Mrs. I. A. Washington
Rev. W. W. Smith
Rev. L. L. Miller
Rev. L. C. Wilcher
Rev. J. D. Thurmon
Miss Rosie L. Smith
Mrs. R. V. Prichard
Mrs. Lillie Handy
Myrtle Stutts
Magnolia Green
Gabire Hogue
Thos. Singleton
L. E. Singleton
Minnie Hogues
Robert Hogues
Charlie Spyes
Miss Plessie M. Ellis
Mrs. Cynthia Steward
Irola Williams
Mrs. Mary Pinkston
Mrs. J. L. Steward
Outcome
the guests donated $50.00 to 13 yazoo county students enrolled in natchez college.
Event Details
Baptist leaders and workers from various Mississippi counties gathered for a surprise fellowship meeting hosted by Mrs. Alma Johnson at the New Concord Baptist Church in Bentonia. The event included a dinner on the church lawn for about 65 people, assembly in the auditorium, remarks by sponsor Mrs. Alma Johnson and pastor Rev. N. B. Jackson, speeches including by honoree Mrs. M. C. Curtis, a song service, and closing with 'God Be With You Till We Meet Again.'