Phoenix tribune., 1923-05-16
Baptists Meet
BY r. |. g., Society Editor


The California-Arizona Progressive
Missionary Association held their Ex-
ecutive Board meeting April 25-29 with
Antioch Baptist church in this city.
The Rev. J. Turner of Los Angeles
presided as Moderator. Rev. D. G..
Knox was the vice Moderator. Other
ministers and delegates present we're,
Rev. A. G.. Taylor, State s. s. Supt.,
Rev s. w. Brooks, pastor of the Pro-
gressive Baptist church in Los Ange-
les, Mrs. W. A. Robinson, Pres. of the
Women's Work, Rev. R. H. Johnson
Board Member. Rev Gun, assistant
pastor of Antioch Baptist church in
Los Angeles, Rev. A. B. Fraser pas
tor Baptist church at Imperial, Cal,
Rev VIM Niles. pastor Baptist church
in Ajo, Ariz., and Rev. C. A Gilmore,
pastor OF the local Antioch Baptist
church, The meeting was a complete
success and plans we're perfected for
the formation of a great Association
in this section The missionary pro-
gram was exceptionally good, some
splendid papers being read and other
numbers that were equally as good.
Papers by Mrs. Mary Wallace and Mrs.
Julia Shannon of Phoenix were prize
winners Mrs. Wallace read paper on
the subject: rs Mission Work a
Choice or an Obligation?", and it has
been commented on favorably by
many. Mrs. Shannon's paper dealt
with The Oneness of Spirit, and is
produced elsewhere in this issue
Other numbers on the program de-
serve mention but space forbids fur
ther comment on this subject. On the
opening day the devotional exercises
were led by Deacons Goodlow and
Haughton of the local Antioch Baptist
church. A feature of the meeting was
the big free dinner served at the
church on Sunday, April 29 This is
something known only to true south
erners who know how to show genuine
hospitality.
Rev. Gilmore, pastor of the local
Antioch Baptist church, his officers
and members are to be congratulated
on the success Of the meeting and for
the satisfactory manner in which they
entertained the visitors
Improving Their Property
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Williams Of
1922 East Madison street are having
an addition built to their home, the
interior decorated and other substan-
tial improvements. When completed,
this will be one of the coziest little
homes in this district.
Leaves For Coast
Mrs. E. o. Knox, wife of Prof. E. o.
Knox, teacher of Science and Athletics
in the Colored Division of The Phoe-
nix Union High School, left few days
ago for Los Angeles to spend the
summer She will be joined by her
husband early in June.
Annual Exercises
Mrs. Corene M. Jones, teacher of
the Ninth Avenue school, held hel
annual exercise at this school last
week. A splendid program was rem
dered after which delightful refresh
ments were served
Exercises This Week
Mrs. Laura Wells, teacher Of the
East Lase school, will hold her school
exercises this week All patrons and
friends invited. A splendid program
has been arranged and treat is in
store for those who attend.
From Los Angeles
Mr.. Daniel Roberts of Los Angeles,
who was in the city last week at
tending the sessions of the Grand
Lodge Of Masons, was the house guest
Of Rev. and Mrs. Major Jones.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our deepest
gratitude and thanks to the many
kind friends Of Phoenix, who were so
kind to our dear son and brother, Geo.
M. Finley during his illness and death.
May Gods blessings be with each of
you.
]. T. Finley father
VIM. and J. Finley, brothers
Guthrie, Okla.
CARD OF THANKS
We the friends of Geo. M. Finley,
wish to thank everyone for their won
derful kindness, for the many beauti-