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January 6, 1928
The Washington Tribune
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Auxiliaries of Zion Baptist Church in southwest Washington distributed 86 Christmas baskets filled with seasonal dainties and $1 for chicken to poor and shut-in members and friends on Christmas Eve, led by Mrs. Jennie Brown-Lee, with total contributions of $105.95.
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XMAS CHEER GIVEN BY CLUBS OF ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
The many auxiliaries of Zion Baptist Church, F street between Third and Four-and-a-half streets, southwest, of which Rev. W. L. Washington is pastor, united in giving Christmas cheer to many of the poor and shut-ins among their members and friends, Christmas eve. The committee was headed by Mrs. Jennie Brown-Lee. Eighty-six baskets, filled with all the dainties of the season, and $1.00 to purchase a chicken were delivered. Mrs. Edith Murray was secretary of the committee, and Miss Sarah Barbour, treasurer. $105.95 was contributed by the members and friends of the church for the effort.
The many auxiliaries of Zion Baptist Church, F street between Third and Four-and-a-half streets, southwest, of which Rev. W. L. Washington is pastor, united in giving Christmas cheer to many of the poor and shut-ins among their members and friends, Christmas eve. The committee was headed by Mrs. Jennie Brown-Lee. Eighty-six baskets, filled with all the dainties of the season, and $1.00 to purchase a chicken were delivered. Mrs. Edith Murray was secretary of the committee, and Miss Sarah Barbour, treasurer. $105.95 was contributed by the members and friends of the church for the effort.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Christmas Cheer
Zion Baptist Church
Charity Baskets
Poor Relief
Church Auxiliaries
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. W. L. Washington
Mrs. Jennie Brown Lee
Mrs. Edith Murray
Miss Sarah Barbour
Where did it happen?
F Street Between Third And Four And A Half Streets, Southwest
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. W. L. Washington
Mrs. Jennie Brown Lee
Mrs. Edith Murray
Miss Sarah Barbour
Location
F Street Between Third And Four And A Half Streets, Southwest
Event Date
Christmas Eve
Story Details
Church auxiliaries united to provide Christmas baskets with seasonal items and money for chicken to poor and shut-ins, organized by a committee with $105.95 in contributions.