Anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation Celebration
The 72nd anniversary of Lincoln s Emancipation Proclamation will be celebrated Tuesday at Mark M. E. church at two o clock. The event, sponsored by the High Negro Ministerial Union and William High School history department led by BR Yokely, will emphasize the proclamation s intent and its lasting impact on equality and national union.
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Churches Provide Food Baskets To Needy Families
Local welfare agency coordinates with First Baptist Church Calvary Baptist Church and St. Mark M E Church to deliver Christmas food baskets. Taxi companies provided free delivery service.
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First Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
St. Mark M. E. Church
Mt Vernon Willing Workers And Choir Entertain
Mt Vernon Willing Workers and choir jointly entertained their members Thursday evening at the home of Mrs George Lemons 725 12 East Washington street. Several members from other churches in the city attended. Social committee members were Mesdames Annie Roger Carrie Brevard Anne Brown G Spencer Alice Falster Arlees Lemons and Lillie Brice.
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Mt. Vernon
Emancipation Day Parade Route Planned At Fairview
The Emancipation Day parade will start at the Fairview street school on Tuesday at 1 PM, proceed east on Taylor street to Main, north to Washington, and finish east on Washington to St. Mark church.
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Welch Family Injured in Ga Car Crash
Friends report Mr. and Mrs. J C Welch and their son Robert were injured in an automobile accident near Lawrenceville Georgia. All three were hospitalized at Emory University Hospital with Mrs Welch having a broken leg, Mr Welch cuts and bruises, and Robert a broken jaw.
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Population Density Gaps Between Rhode Island and Nevada
Rhode Island averages 644 people per square mile while Nevada shelves a sparse 6.83 per square mile, highlighting stark population density contrasts between the two states.
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