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January 26, 1957
The Miami Times
Miami, Dade County, Florida
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The Talladega Gulf Coast Regional alumni organization was successfully formed during a two-day meeting in Tallahassee, Florida, with Dr. Arthur Gray providing inspiration, officers elected, and thanks extended to cooperating alumni groups.
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TALLADEGA REGIONAL A SUCCESS
The meeting of Talladega alumni to form the Talladega Gulf Coast Regional here in a two-day session was a success.
Dr. Arthur Gray, president of Talladega was present and lent his advice and inspiration in the organization.
The opening meeting was held in the Fiesta Room of the Mary Elizabeth Hotel at 9 a.m. Dec. 29 with Hazel Wright, local president presiding.
Delegates from Birmingham, Monrovia and Selma, Ala.; Albany, Ga., Tallahassee, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale were welcomed by the local organization.
After reading communications from others expressing regrets at not being able to attend, the first thing on the agenda was election of officers: Hazel Wright, president; vice president and program chairman, Dr. Gilbert Porter of Tallahassee; secretary, Mrs. Eula Mae Mays of Monrovia, Ala.; Rev. Elvis Spearman of Tallahassee, treasurer; Fr. James Hall of Ft. Lauderdale as chaplain.
The evening was spent as the guests of FAMU alumni at the home of the Robert Barnetts.
The climax of the meeting was at the 11 a.m. service at Greater Bethel AME Church where Dr. Arthur Gray addressed the alumni.
As Talladegans we wish to thank alumni of Tuskegee, Bethune-Cookman and FAMU for their cooperation and endeavor to make our organization a success.
Josie W. Roberts, reporter
The meeting of Talladega alumni to form the Talladega Gulf Coast Regional here in a two-day session was a success.
Dr. Arthur Gray, president of Talladega was present and lent his advice and inspiration in the organization.
The opening meeting was held in the Fiesta Room of the Mary Elizabeth Hotel at 9 a.m. Dec. 29 with Hazel Wright, local president presiding.
Delegates from Birmingham, Monrovia and Selma, Ala.; Albany, Ga., Tallahassee, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale were welcomed by the local organization.
After reading communications from others expressing regrets at not being able to attend, the first thing on the agenda was election of officers: Hazel Wright, president; vice president and program chairman, Dr. Gilbert Porter of Tallahassee; secretary, Mrs. Eula Mae Mays of Monrovia, Ala.; Rev. Elvis Spearman of Tallahassee, treasurer; Fr. James Hall of Ft. Lauderdale as chaplain.
The evening was spent as the guests of FAMU alumni at the home of the Robert Barnetts.
The climax of the meeting was at the 11 a.m. service at Greater Bethel AME Church where Dr. Arthur Gray addressed the alumni.
As Talladegans we wish to thank alumni of Tuskegee, Bethune-Cookman and FAMU for their cooperation and endeavor to make our organization a success.
Josie W. Roberts, reporter
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Family
What keywords are associated?
Talladega Alumni
Gulf Coast Regional
Organization Formation
Officer Election
Tallahassee Meeting
Alumni Cooperation
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Arthur Gray
Hazel Wright
Dr. Gilbert Porter
Mrs. Eula Mae Mays
Rev. Elvis Spearman
Fr. James Hall
Josie W. Roberts
Robert Barnetts
Where did it happen?
Tallahassee, Florida
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Arthur Gray
Hazel Wright
Dr. Gilbert Porter
Mrs. Eula Mae Mays
Rev. Elvis Spearman
Fr. James Hall
Josie W. Roberts
Robert Barnetts
Location
Tallahassee, Florida
Event Date
Dec. 29
Story Details
Talladega alumni held a successful two-day meeting to form the Talladega Gulf Coast Regional, with Dr. Arthur Gray providing advice; officers were elected including Hazel Wright as president; delegates from various cities attended; evening hosted by FAMU alumni; climax at church service with Gray's address; thanks to other alumni groups.