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May 21, 1926
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
At the Presbyterian Church's annual general assembly in Pensacola on May 21, delegates debate women's roles, voting 163-51 for Mrs. Winsborough to read her auxiliary report. Dr. J. W. Skinner is elected moderator.
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PRESBYTERIANS HOLD MEETING CHURCH CONFERENCE IS HELD AT PENSACOLA
(By Associated Press)
PENSACOLA, May 21.-Presbyterians meeting here in the annual general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States, found themselves on the second day of the church court facing a question which has vexed other sections of the assembly-the right and privileges of women.
The issue was brought before the assembly last night, when a motion was made that Mrs. W. C. Winsborough of St. Louis, superintendent of the women's auxiliary, read the report of that organization of the church.
Mrs. Winsborough had planned, it was understood, to delegate this task to Dr. H. H. Sweets, one of the church's leading executive secretaries.
The motion that Mrs. Winsborough read her report prevailed by a vote of 163 to 51, but the actual reading of the document was not reached before a recess was taken. It was left on the docket as the pending business of the assembly.
Recognition of Dr. J. W. Skinner's work on the Mexican border came when the Kingsville, Tex., man was elected moderator.
Today found the regular order lined up after a warm welcome was accorded the visitors last night on behalf of the city of Pensacola, the army post here and the church.
(By Associated Press)
PENSACOLA, May 21.-Presbyterians meeting here in the annual general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States, found themselves on the second day of the church court facing a question which has vexed other sections of the assembly-the right and privileges of women.
The issue was brought before the assembly last night, when a motion was made that Mrs. W. C. Winsborough of St. Louis, superintendent of the women's auxiliary, read the report of that organization of the church.
Mrs. Winsborough had planned, it was understood, to delegate this task to Dr. H. H. Sweets, one of the church's leading executive secretaries.
The motion that Mrs. Winsborough read her report prevailed by a vote of 163 to 51, but the actual reading of the document was not reached before a recess was taken. It was left on the docket as the pending business of the assembly.
Recognition of Dr. J. W. Skinner's work on the Mexican border came when the Kingsville, Tex., man was elected moderator.
Today found the regular order lined up after a warm welcome was accorded the visitors last night on behalf of the city of Pensacola, the army post here and the church.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Presbyterian Assembly
Women Privileges
Church Conference
Moderator Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. W. C. Winsborough
Dr. H. H. Sweets
Dr. J. W. Skinner
Where did it happen?
Pensacola
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. W. C. Winsborough
Dr. H. H. Sweets
Dr. J. W. Skinner
Location
Pensacola
Event Date
May 21
Story Details
Presbyterians at the annual general assembly in Pensacola debate women's rights and privileges, with a motion passing for Mrs. Winsborough to read her report. Dr. Skinner is elected moderator for his work on the Mexican border. Visitors receive a warm welcome.