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May 16, 1937
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Gammon Theological Seminary's commencement from May 23-25 features sermons by Bishops Jones and Leonard, ordination, alumni events, and graduation of 12 students, including nine Bachelor of Divinity degrees.
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Commencement At Gammon On May 25
The commencement season for Gammon Theological Seminary will begin Sunday, May 23 and extend through May 25. Twelve students are candidates for graduation.
Bishop Robert E. Jones of the Methodist Episcopal church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon May 23 in Crozer Chapel at 3:30 p.m. The ordination service with communion will be conducted the following morning.
The annual alumni luncheon annual alumni business meeting and the president's reception to trustees, faculty, alumni and students will occupy the major portion of the following day.
The graduation exercises will take place at 10 A. M. on May 25 in the Gammon Chapel. Bishop Adna W. Leonard will deliver the commencement address.
Nine will be awarded the degree of bachelor of divinity. They were J. D. Foy, F. D. Freeman, J. L. Garrison, C. F. Golden, J. F. Grimmett, C. S. H. Hunter, Jr., M. P. Johnson, S. J. Laws and F. C. Wharry.
Henry C. Moore will receive a seminary diploma, and C. H. Hightower and Rose Mae Withers will be awarded the degree of bachelor of religious education.
The commencement season for Gammon Theological Seminary will begin Sunday, May 23 and extend through May 25. Twelve students are candidates for graduation.
Bishop Robert E. Jones of the Methodist Episcopal church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon May 23 in Crozer Chapel at 3:30 p.m. The ordination service with communion will be conducted the following morning.
The annual alumni luncheon annual alumni business meeting and the president's reception to trustees, faculty, alumni and students will occupy the major portion of the following day.
The graduation exercises will take place at 10 A. M. on May 25 in the Gammon Chapel. Bishop Adna W. Leonard will deliver the commencement address.
Nine will be awarded the degree of bachelor of divinity. They were J. D. Foy, F. D. Freeman, J. L. Garrison, C. F. Golden, J. F. Grimmett, C. S. H. Hunter, Jr., M. P. Johnson, S. J. Laws and F. C. Wharry.
Henry C. Moore will receive a seminary diploma, and C. H. Hightower and Rose Mae Withers will be awarded the degree of bachelor of religious education.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Gammon Seminary
Commencement
Graduation
Baccalaureate
Ordination
Alumni Luncheon
Bachelor Divinity
Religious Education
What entities or persons were involved?
Bishop Robert E. Jones
Bishop Adna W. Leonard
J. D. Foy
F. D. Freeman
J. L. Garrison
C. F. Golden
J. F. Grimmett
C. S. H. Hunter, Jr.
M. P. Johnson
S. J. Laws
F. C. Wharry
Henry C. Moore
C. H. Hightower
Rose Mae Withers
Where did it happen?
Gammon Theological Seminary
Story Details
Key Persons
Bishop Robert E. Jones
Bishop Adna W. Leonard
J. D. Foy
F. D. Freeman
J. L. Garrison
C. F. Golden
J. F. Grimmett
C. S. H. Hunter, Jr.
M. P. Johnson
S. J. Laws
F. C. Wharry
Henry C. Moore
C. H. Hightower
Rose Mae Withers
Location
Gammon Theological Seminary
Event Date
May 23 25
Story Details
Commencement season at Gammon Theological Seminary from May 23-25 includes baccalaureate sermon by Bishop Robert E. Jones, ordination, alumni events, and graduation with address by Bishop Adna W. Leonard. Nine receive Bachelor of Divinity, one seminary diploma, two Bachelor of Religious Education.