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July 23, 1937
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
In Peoria, Ill., on July 28, seven-year-old Charles Jaynes, Jr., son of revivalists, is ordained as a minister by Rev. G. B. Drake, described as the world's youngest. He preaches to 1500 people and speaks five languages while touring.
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Seven-Year-Old Is Ordained Preacher
Peoria, Ill., July 28-(P) -The Rev. Charles Jaynes, Jr., seven years old -was an ordained minister Friday, described by the Rev. G. B. Drake as the "youngest in the world." He lives in Riverside, Calif.
Some 1500 persons attended the service Thursday night in which Drake ordained the child, and then heard the young minister preach on "Hell, or God's Penitentiary."
Drake is pastor of the Trinity tabernacle, affiliated with the international ministerial federation.
Friends said the young minister, son of revivalists, can speak five languages. He is conducting meetings on a tour, accompanied by a nurse and tutor.
Peoria, Ill., July 28-(P) -The Rev. Charles Jaynes, Jr., seven years old -was an ordained minister Friday, described by the Rev. G. B. Drake as the "youngest in the world." He lives in Riverside, Calif.
Some 1500 persons attended the service Thursday night in which Drake ordained the child, and then heard the young minister preach on "Hell, or God's Penitentiary."
Drake is pastor of the Trinity tabernacle, affiliated with the international ministerial federation.
Friends said the young minister, son of revivalists, can speak five languages. He is conducting meetings on a tour, accompanied by a nurse and tutor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Prodigy
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Child Preacher
Ordination
Prodigy
Revivalist Son
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Charles Jaynes, Jr.
Rev. G. B. Drake
Where did it happen?
Peoria, Ill.; Riverside, Calif.
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Charles Jaynes, Jr.
Rev. G. B. Drake
Location
Peoria, Ill.; Riverside, Calif.
Event Date
July 28
Story Details
Seven-year-old Rev. Charles Jaynes, Jr., son of revivalists, is ordained as a minister by Rev. G. B. Drake in Peoria, Ill., and preaches on 'Hell, or God's Penitentiary' to 1500 attendees. He speaks five languages and is touring with a nurse and tutor.