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Story October 29, 1944

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

Announcement of a grand musicale by Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church's choirs at Wheat Street Baptist Church in Atlanta on November 2, directed by Mrs. B. J. Johnson, featuring various musical styles; tickets selling quickly for the anticipated large crowd.

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Mt. Calvary's Famed Choirs In
Wheat Street Musical November 2

THRONGS EXPECTED
TO ATTEND

Plans have been completed for one of the greatest musical attractions ever witnessed here. The Border's Courtesy Guild will present Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church's famed Choirs No. 1 and No. 2 in a grand musicale at Wheat Street Baptist Church, Thursday night, November 2, at 8 o'clock.

From advance reports, throngs of people will jam the edifice on that night to hear these render a high class musical ranging from Spirituals, Congregationals, Classical and Gospel songs, assorted with other interesting features.

BOTH PASTORS ACTIVE

Both of the pastors, Drs. Borders, Wheat Street, and B. J. Johnson, Greater Mt. Calvary, stated that the members of both congregations are doing a swell job in selling tickets for the thrilling event. Tickets are selling in advance for 25 cents, and will sell at the door on the night of the affair at 50 cents. They are selling like "hot cakes" and a big crowd is expected.

Atlantans are especially urged to see Mrs. B. J. Johnson direct- ing the choir. She will be good and an attraction herself. The finishing touch is being whipped into each member of the choirs under the personal direction of Mrs. Johnson two nights each week, and Mrs. Johnson says "It must be good."

TO BE THRILLING EVENT

Music lovers will miss a real treat if they fail to see and hear the performances of these choirs, which easily rank with the best in the nation. Interest in the coming musicale is mounting and gaining in conspicuous enthusiasm as the time for the great event approaches. Don't miss this musicale attraction, which, no doubt will be worthy of a 'must' event on your calendar.

What sub-type of article is it?

Musical Event Community Gathering

What keywords are associated?

Choir Performance Musicale Baptist Church Spirituals Gospel Songs

What entities or persons were involved?

Drs. Borders B. J. Johnson Mrs. B. J. Johnson

Where did it happen?

Wheat Street Baptist Church, Atlanta

Story Details

Key Persons

Drs. Borders B. J. Johnson Mrs. B. J. Johnson

Location

Wheat Street Baptist Church, Atlanta

Event Date

Thursday Night, November 2, At 8 O'clock

Story Details

The Border's Courtesy Guild presents Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church's Choirs No. 1 and No. 2 in a grand musicale at Wheat Street Baptist Church, featuring spirituals, congregationals, classical, and gospel songs. Tickets are selling rapidly, with both pastors promoting the event and Mrs. B. J. Johnson directing the choirs.

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