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March 4, 1945
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Morris Brown College in Georgia prepares for its 60th anniversary, with celebrations starting Tuesday including alumni speeches, Bishop Reid's address, departmental reports, and a concert.
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Morris Brown Gets Ready To Observe 60th Anniversary
By H. C. CARSWELL
Morris Brown College has been for almost 60 years, the pride of the AME's Georgia.
President W. A. Fountain Jr., announced yesterday that plans have been completed for the annual celebration begins Tuesday night with a special program by the Social Science Club. Many notables will speak.
Among the group of members of the Alumni Association the following will appear on the program. Revs. W. W. Stephson of Waycross, Ga.: J S. Bryan, President of the Connectional Council, Columbus, Ga.: F. W. Bagsby, Savannah: G. B. Hannah, Augusta Mr. J. H. Edge, Macon, D. W. Stephens, Savannah; T. J. Davis, A. A. Hightower, W. . Wilkes, D. T. Babcock, all of Atlanta; and W. D. Johnson Jr., Plains, Ga.
Bishop Frank Madison Reid of the 7th and 15th Episcopal districts will deliver the Founder's Day message. Immediately following the Founder's Day address, every department of the college will report results of the student-rally contest, now in progress. Thirty-nine presiding elders gathered from all areas of Georgia, will make reports. The observance will close with a concert, given under the auspices of the Music Department of the College.
By H. C. CARSWELL
Morris Brown College has been for almost 60 years, the pride of the AME's Georgia.
President W. A. Fountain Jr., announced yesterday that plans have been completed for the annual celebration begins Tuesday night with a special program by the Social Science Club. Many notables will speak.
Among the group of members of the Alumni Association the following will appear on the program. Revs. W. W. Stephson of Waycross, Ga.: J S. Bryan, President of the Connectional Council, Columbus, Ga.: F. W. Bagsby, Savannah: G. B. Hannah, Augusta Mr. J. H. Edge, Macon, D. W. Stephens, Savannah; T. J. Davis, A. A. Hightower, W. . Wilkes, D. T. Babcock, all of Atlanta; and W. D. Johnson Jr., Plains, Ga.
Bishop Frank Madison Reid of the 7th and 15th Episcopal districts will deliver the Founder's Day message. Immediately following the Founder's Day address, every department of the college will report results of the student-rally contest, now in progress. Thirty-nine presiding elders gathered from all areas of Georgia, will make reports. The observance will close with a concert, given under the auspices of the Music Department of the College.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Morris Brown College
60th Anniversary
Ame Georgia
Founders Day
Alumni Speakers
Bishop Reid
Student Rally
Music Concert
What entities or persons were involved?
W. A. Fountain Jr.
W. W. Stephson
J S. Bryan
F. W. Bagsby
G. B. Hannah
J. H. Edge
D. W. Stephens
T. J. Davis
A. A. Hightower
W. . Wilkes
D. T. Babcock
W. D. Johnson Jr.
Frank Madison Reid
Where did it happen?
Georgia
Story Details
Key Persons
W. A. Fountain Jr.
W. W. Stephson
J S. Bryan
F. W. Bagsby
G. B. Hannah
J. H. Edge
D. W. Stephens
T. J. Davis
A. A. Hightower
W. . Wilkes
D. T. Babcock
W. D. Johnson Jr.
Frank Madison Reid
Location
Georgia
Event Date
Begins Tuesday Night
Story Details
Morris Brown College announces plans for its 60th anniversary celebration, starting with a Social Science Club program, featuring speeches by alumni and Bishop Frank Madison Reid's Founder's Day message, departmental reports on student rally contest, presiding elders' reports, and closing concert by Music Department.