When was it published?

July 12, 1962 in The Lexington Advertiser

Story July 12, 1962

The Lexington Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. C. C. Coleman, Rev. R. W. West, Rev. C. L. West, Dr. Elnora Mcgowan

Q: What keywords are associated?

Baptist Convention, Grenada Mississippi, Negro Baptists, Women's Auxiliary, Annual Session

Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi

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What is this article about?

The General Missionary Baptist Convention of Mississippi convenes in Grenada, Mississippi, from July 17-20, hosted by Rev. C. C. Coleman. Over 3,000 Negro Baptists attend the 73rd annual session, with Rev. R. W. West as president and Rev. C. L. West as executive secretary. The Women's Auxiliary, led by Dr. Elnora McGowan, meets simultaneously. Representatives from Holmes County churches will attend.

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Baptists Convene In Grenada July 17-20

The General Missionary Baptist Convention of Mississippi will convene with the Baptist churches in Grenada July 17, 18, 19, 20. The Rev. C. C. Coleman of Grenada will be host pastor. The Rev. R. W. West of Bolton is president and the Rev. C. L. West, also of Bolton, is Executive Secretary.

Three thousand or more Negro Baptists will attend the four-day meeting which will be the 73rd annual session of the body.

The Women's Auxiliary of the Convention will also hold its annual session at the same time. The Auxiliary is headed by Dr. Elnora McGowan of Edwards.

Many representatives from churches in Holmes County will attend.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Providence Divine

What keywords are associated?

Baptist Convention Grenada Mississippi Negro Baptists Women's Auxiliary Annual Session

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. C. C. Coleman Rev. R. W. West Rev. C. L. West Dr. Elnora Mcgowan

Where did it happen?

Grenada, Mississippi

Story Details

Key Persons

Rev. C. C. Coleman Rev. R. W. West Rev. C. L. West Dr. Elnora Mcgowan

Location

Grenada, Mississippi

Event Date

July 17 20

Story Details

The General Missionary Baptist Convention of Mississippi holds its 73rd annual session in Grenada, hosted by local churches and Rev. C. C. Coleman, with over 3,000 Negro Baptists attending. Leadership includes President Rev. R. W. West and Executive Secretary Rev. C. L. West from Bolton. The Women's Auxiliary, led by Dr. Elnora McGowan of Edwards, meets concurrently, with attendees from Holmes County churches.