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September 18, 1936
The Gary American
Gary, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
The National Baptist Convention, Inc. convened in Jacksonville, Fla., in September with over 8,000 attendees. Dr. L. K. Williams of Chicago was re-elected president and praised local efforts, though delegates faced prejudice on travel and high prices.
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NATIONAL BAPTISTS, INC., MEET IN JACKSONVILLE
Officers Re-Elected--Delegates Run Into Prejudice on Auto Trip.
Jacksonville. Fla., Sept. -- (By Page M. Beverly for ANP)-With one of the largest gatherings of colored churchmen ever to assemble in the United States, the National Baptist Convention, Inc., opened its annual meeting here Wednesday morning with Dr. L. K. Williams of Chicago, national president presiding.
More than 8,000 persons have gathered at the meeting place day and night to take advantage of splendid accommodations for which the local committee has drawn the praise of Dr. Williams. The site of the convention, a tabernacle, is the first of its kind ever to be used by colored churchmen. There are no nails in the entire framework. It is put together with bolts and the top is covered with canvas.
Citizens Praised
Colored citizens here have drawn much praise for the work done to make visitors and delegates comfortable, Prices, however, are a little high for Jacksonville, but that did not effect all of the delegates because some of them had attended previous conventions and knew better than to go to committees for rooms. Accommodations for two sharing the same room are 75 cents each per night if obtained from the committee.
Staff Re-Elected
Dr. Williams and all his official staff have been elected to succeed themselves. This did not take place, however, until committees had reported, showing sufficient means had been raised to insure the successful operation of the convention for the next year. A plan to suspend the rules and hold the election first was halted by the president who insisted that the election wait until after the reports.
Rev. A. M. Townsend, Sunday School board secretary: Prof. E. W. D. Isaac of the B. Y. P. U. board: Rev. F. W. Penick, secretary of the benefit board, and Rev. J. H. Brannham of the Transportation commission gave splendid accounts of their stewardships. Dr. J. M. Nabrit of Atlanta, Dr. E. Arlington Wilson of Texas and Rev. Marshall L. Shepard of Philadelphia have also drawn praise for their handling of secretarial duties.
Officers Re-Elected--Delegates Run Into Prejudice on Auto Trip.
Jacksonville. Fla., Sept. -- (By Page M. Beverly for ANP)-With one of the largest gatherings of colored churchmen ever to assemble in the United States, the National Baptist Convention, Inc., opened its annual meeting here Wednesday morning with Dr. L. K. Williams of Chicago, national president presiding.
More than 8,000 persons have gathered at the meeting place day and night to take advantage of splendid accommodations for which the local committee has drawn the praise of Dr. Williams. The site of the convention, a tabernacle, is the first of its kind ever to be used by colored churchmen. There are no nails in the entire framework. It is put together with bolts and the top is covered with canvas.
Citizens Praised
Colored citizens here have drawn much praise for the work done to make visitors and delegates comfortable, Prices, however, are a little high for Jacksonville, but that did not effect all of the delegates because some of them had attended previous conventions and knew better than to go to committees for rooms. Accommodations for two sharing the same room are 75 cents each per night if obtained from the committee.
Staff Re-Elected
Dr. Williams and all his official staff have been elected to succeed themselves. This did not take place, however, until committees had reported, showing sufficient means had been raised to insure the successful operation of the convention for the next year. A plan to suspend the rules and hold the election first was halted by the president who insisted that the election wait until after the reports.
Rev. A. M. Townsend, Sunday School board secretary: Prof. E. W. D. Isaac of the B. Y. P. U. board: Rev. F. W. Penick, secretary of the benefit board, and Rev. J. H. Brannham of the Transportation commission gave splendid accounts of their stewardships. Dr. J. M. Nabrit of Atlanta, Dr. E. Arlington Wilson of Texas and Rev. Marshall L. Shepard of Philadelphia have also drawn praise for their handling of secretarial duties.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
National Baptist Convention
Jacksonville Meeting
Officers Re Elected
Colored Churchmen
Convention Accommodations
Prejudice Auto Trip
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. L. K. Williams
Page M. Beverly
Rev. A. M. Townsend
Prof. E. W. D. Isaac
Rev. F. W. Penick
Rev. J. H. Brannham
Dr. J. M. Nabrit
Dr. E. Arlington Wilson
Rev. Marshall L. Shepard
Where did it happen?
Jacksonville, Fla.
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. L. K. Williams
Page M. Beverly
Rev. A. M. Townsend
Prof. E. W. D. Isaac
Rev. F. W. Penick
Rev. J. H. Brannham
Dr. J. M. Nabrit
Dr. E. Arlington Wilson
Rev. Marshall L. Shepard
Location
Jacksonville, Fla.
Event Date
Sept.
Story Details
The National Baptist Convention, Inc. opened its annual meeting in Jacksonville with over 8,000 colored churchmen attending. Dr. L. K. Williams presided and was re-elected along with his staff after financial reports. Local accommodations were praised despite high prices; delegates encountered prejudice on an auto trip.