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The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-05-22
Appeal May
Be Filed In
Days

LfNCHbORG, Va.-Bernard Skipper 21 has been
sentenced to 35year prison term after CORPORATION
Cour TRIAL from which the press and the public were
barred during the presentation of evidence
Skipper, a young Lynchburg Negro was accused of
rapng white woman year ago. In that hearing which
was also closed to the press and public the defendant
was given 80 years.
The verdict of that first trial was appealed bv At
torney Harold b. Singleton who appointed by the
court to defend Skipper The State Supreme Court Or
dered a trial
At the opening of the second trial Commemorative
Attorney Royson Jester Ill., made motion to close the
court in view of the nature of the charges and the evil
dence which to be anticipated Judge S. DuVal Mar
tin asked defense attorney Singleton if he objected He
agreed to the motion after saying that he maturey
considered the matter end felt that the best
interest OF the prisoner Judge Martin then sustained
motion of attorney Jester and directed City Sergeant
Charles NJ Watts to carry it out AS in the first trial
the court opened following the conclusion of the
dence
During in which the court was cleared Judge
Martin told reporters that he thought that the newspa
should bring out the fact that the action close
the court not taken arbitrarily by him. but that it
done by the and agreed to by the defense
attorney.
Members of the chosen jury panel, which included
two Negroes, of whom--Robert Thompson-was
chosen foreman, Nathan H. Hancock, Lawrence
Riddle, Robert Thompson c. VanCleve Carl D. Branch
lawrence Ferguson Nathaniel T. Gorchoff A. w Benoy
and Paul M. Morrison
On the stand in the early afternoon, the victim was
said to have identified Skipper without hesitation At
tOrney Singleton challenged the Identification by telling
the jury that the victim had said to the police that her
Continued Page Eight
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-05-22
FiUe-Yeur Child
Killed By Cor

Douglas Monitors Brown,
five-year old son of Mrs.
Elizabeth Brown, Route 5,
Roanoke, was killed by an
automobile Sunday night
about 9 p. m. on U. S. 22O,
south of Roanoke.
Police said the child was
struck as he and his sisters
played along the highway.
Maynard r. Reynolds of
Glasgow was booked for a
hearing May 26 in Roanoke
County Trial Justice Court
on a charge of reckless driv-
ing.
In addition to his mother,
the boy is survived by two
sisters, Elizabeth and Pris-
ella, and a brother, Ken
meth. Funeral was held
Thursday at 2:30 p. m. from
the Jordan Funeral Home
Interment was in the fam
lily cemetary at Pinkard
Court.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-05-22

Trustee Board and Fellow
Citizens:
At the ground breaking
ceremonies last fall which
was the initial step in the
erection of the new build
ing, l closed my remarks
with these sentences, and I
quote, "Like all hospitals of
this type it will not be self
supporting. Funds must be
obtained from our sources"
So, the Trustee Board has
the task and the duty of
instituting and outlining a
program of public relation
ship to Argument the reg
ular hospital revenue and to
clear up the present opera
ton deficit of the old one"
End of quotation.
We have come from the
small building on North
Henry Street, 1915, long
since torn down, to the
old Allegheny Institute 1920
soon to be demolished, to
the laying of the corner
stone of the new Burrell
Memorial Hospital. The his
torical events of the past
may be of vital interest but
we are concerned NOR e
about the successful opera
ton of the Burrell Memo
rial Hospital of today.
l will briefly consider
! S ev e r al of the cardinal
points which will play an
important part in the sue
cessful operation of the new
hospital.
This hospital is the prop.
erty of the Burrell Memoir.
al Hospital Association. lii
other words, the public
Thus the people should be.
stir themselves and become
members of the association
under any one of the types
Continued on Poge Eigh
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-05-22
Req. Alexander
Named To Youth
Study Commission,

The City Council of Roa-
noke recently appointed a
group of citizens to be
known as the Youth Com
mission of the city of Roa-
noke, The appointees were
as follows: Mrs. A. B. Cam
per, l year; DR.. d. E. Nc
Quilkin, 1 year; Rev. F. E.
Alexander, 2 years; Mr.. w.
w. McCathern, 2 years
Mrs. Mary c.. Pickett, 3
years.
Rev. Alexander is the only
Negro appointee. He is the
publisher of The Tribune,
the only Negro newspaper
published in Southwest Vir-
ginia; pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Buchan-
an; past president of the
Baptist Pastors Conference
and the Frontiers Of Amer
lea. He served as Negro
campaign manager of the
sixth congressional district
in the past gubernatorial
election and was formerly
co-chairman of the inter
Continued on Page Eight
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-05-22

The Rev. F.. f. Alexander.
pastor First Baptist Church
in Buchanan, announced this
week that plans have been
completed for a week of an
niversary services with
seven outstanding pastors,
their choirs and congrega-
tons participating. The
meeting will begin Monday
night, May "a and will close
Sunday afternoon, May 30.
The order of service will
be as follows: Monday, Rev.
w. N. Hunter, pastor Jer-
usalem Baptist Church, Roa-
noke, will preach. Tuesday,
Rev. A. l.. James, pastor
First Baptist Church of
Roanoke Will deliver the
sermon. Wednesday, Rev. o.
G. Poarch, pastor Buchanan
Baptist Church, (white)
will preach. Thursday, Rev.
d. r. Powell, pastor Hill
Street Baptist Church of
Roanoke is the speaker, and
Friday, Rev. NJ. T. Coker,
pastor Mt. Zion Baptist
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-05-22

Mr.. Williams is pastor. Rev.
Williams is also pastor of
Randolph Street Methodist
Church in Lexington Spe-
cial musical selections will
be rendered by the Twilight
Gospel Singers of Buchanan
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-05-22

Church of Roanoke, will del
liver the sermon.
Each minister will be ac-
companied by his choir, of
ficers and members Of his
congregation.
The series of services will
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-05-22

climax Sunday with Rev.
Dogan Williams of Licking
ton preaching at the regular
HOO morning service. Mu-
sic will be furnished by men,
bers of the choirs of Indian
Rock Mt. Zion Methodist
churches of which the Rev.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-05-22

of Roanoke delivering the
anniversary sermon. Music
will be furnished by senior
choir of Jerusalem Baptist
Church choir, Prof. T. w.
Macklin, directing.
At the afternoon service
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-05-22

with Miss Joanna Lee dir
Getting.
The anniversary services
will close Sunday afternoon
at 300 p. m. with Rev.
William Gilbert, pastor
Sweet Union Baptist Church
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-05-22

History of the Church"
will be given by Mrs. f.
Williams. Progress of the
Church under the Present
Pastor" Deacon B. II. Jones.
There will be a solo by Mrs.
Lillian Guarrant of Roam
oke.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-04-28
Ten Tried In
Mayors Court

Ten persons were tried in May
or's Court here Monday afternoon.
Eight paid court costs of Sl3.55
each and one paid $500 court
cost.
Windell Stanley was given 30
days on the road for disorrderly
conduct and failure to comply
with the judgement of the court.
The following charged wiz
public drunkenness were tried.
Edwin G. Fowler, Ernest Wright,
James Davis, Isaac Singleton. GER
~ Jackson, Spincer Duncan, Bruce
Duncan, and Doris Waddell. AL
bert Cause, Jr. was charged with
disorderly conduct.
Capiases were issued for ten
persons who have failed to appear
for court.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-04-28
Winthrop Offers
Summer Courses

ROCK HILL.-Six workshops
have been arranged at Winthrop
College during the summer, DR.. S.
]. Mccoy, director of the sum-
mer session has announced.
The workshops are designed
primarily to meet the needs of
teachers in various fields. They
will also be Of general interest TO
students.
The elementary education work
shop June 9-July 20 will carry
six semester hours of credit. This
course is oper 20 elementary tea
cheers with strict priority being
given those teachers who need
practice teaching credit fer ;1ai.
elementary certificates.
Directed by Ms. Donald Coliard.
the work>Nop in Science in the
Elementary School Program" will
run July 2l-Aug. 10.
A workshop in the complete
production Of the play will be di-
rected by Raymond Hodges. The
theatre workshop will be july 2l-
Aug. 10. Three semc.tcr ho-~s of
graduate or undergraduate credit
may be earned.
DR.. Gladys Gilbert will be in
charge of the workshop in home
economies curriculum June T-2G.
This course is open to graduates
only.
The workshop in library science.
July 2l-Aug. 10. will be directed
by Miss Nancy Burgc. with con-
SultantS.
Another special course open to
graduates only is the workshop in
family life education June %
July II. DR.. Esther McGinnis will
be the director and will be assist
ed by DR.. Dorothy Jones.
Additional information about
the summer session may be OBJ
tanned by writing to DR.. Mccoy
at Winthrop College.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-04-28

FOR RENT: Upstairs unfinished
apartment, three rooms, private
entrance, newly decorated. Also
downstairs, 8 room apartment,
completely furnished. See Mrs. r.
T. Bruton or phone 2606i Tabor
City.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-04-28

IOR SALE: Individually designed
Spencer supports and Ladies
Nylon Slips. See Mrs. 3. F. Dun
cum, p. o. Box 2, Phone 1881.
Tabor City.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-04-28

"ANIED-Onc good high school
graduate, preferably a veteran, in
tercSted in fulitime circulation job
with Atlantic Publishing Company
papers. Must know how to drive
and have available transporta ton.
See w. Horace Carter. Tabor City,
y. {.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-04-28
WA N T ADS
WOMEN WANTED

Chance make money every week
mailing postcards Work home
spare time. Box 9. Watertown.
Mass. I'd. i-28 5-5-l2-lq
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-04-17

nice Dotson together now. Has Vera
Mae Marshall taken him away from
her. Maybe one day we will FIND
out. never have seen him with Vera
Mae anyway. Cool it. land / want
to ia ia you) don't think Bernice
is worried not at all.
Mr.. j H. r. has won the cham
pionship on Miss LLG. So from now
on his name is Mr.. Champ of 1854.
Honey push) So now Miss L. L. K.
when you see him coming. you had
better run.
Mr.. L. Singleton thought he would
be the citing beauty with Miss ].
M. w. last Saturday night but Mr..
L. Henderson showed him who was
who. straight Lonnie). If there
ever was anyone that was missed
last Saturday night in the movie il
was Mr.. j. ]. and he was really
missed by B. D. The movie was
lonesome to her by hearing every
ones voice but James. You're so
right. / guess Miss Marshall had
him covered aSturday night Dot
son. Maybe he was sick and had
to go home.
We see that Georgetta MCGEE and
Nathaniel Joiner are building a
stairway to love.
Two certain chicks around Ray
mond are telling each ither old love
never dies, it just fades away. Coud
they be building a new love on
Careless Hill? If you want to know
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-04-17

Those who were out of the stae
came. grandchild, Mrs. Ruth, OF
Ohio; her brothers, Thackers and
George Winters, of Chicago, Ill,
with their wives and two children
each. They motored here for the
funeral. They came by Grenada and
brought their step-father, Mr.. Wal
tho Monday. Mr.. Willie Cotton of
Chicago, Ill, was rushed to be here
to see the last of the grandmother
who raised him.
Mrs. Alice Moore is reported very
i'll this week and not much improv-
ed Friends wish for a her a speedy
recovery.
Court No. 80 will conduct a Palm
Sunday program at China Grove
Sunday, April IL. Come and be
present.
A fine service was held at China
Grove A. M. E. church, Sunday.
April 4. Sunday school with the les
son beautifully taught. Mr.. c. D.
Harris. superintendent. Lesson re-
viewed by Rev. c. c. Stevenson.
Largest amount raised by Class No.
2. Total offering $500.
Wonderful sermon preached by
the poster, Rev. E. c. Scott which
was enjoyed by all. Total offering
S51.53.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-04-17
Madison County
News

Sunday, April IL, fine Palm
Sunday program was held at China
Grove A. M. E. Church. Court No
30 in charge of the Matron and
Mistress of Ceremonies. China
Grove Junior Choir rendered mus
ic with Miss Unis Phillips at the
piano.
opening song by the choir, pray
er and scripture by John. Brother
Aaron Rouser. solo, and a song by
the choir. Welcome, Mrs. A. M. Bull
lie, remarks by Brother r. C. Jones
on Palm Sunday. Mr.. Walter Moore's
subject, The Devil Goes to Church
Reading, Bonnie d. Lois Carter
Reading of the First Palm Sunday.
Mrs. A. M Bullie. Remarks by Mr.
E. Phillips, Solo, by Mrs. Louise
Bullie, and Mr.. Floyd Moore.
Closed with offering, $27.67.
Dinner was served.
Those on the sick list this week.
Mrs. Alice Moore, Mrs. Sarah For
hes, Mr.. Levy Forbes. Mrs. Bette
Forbes, Mrs. Mary Smith. All are
very i'll and under treatment of the
doctor. Their many friends wish
them a speedy recovery.
Reported that Mr.. Fletcher Gill
bert, Jr.. was shot Sunday morning
with shotgun by his wife, Cellma
Gilbert. The accident occurred at
their home, nine miles west of Mad
ison Station al nine o'clock. She
says it was a accident This was a
young couple married last Octo-
Der. The boy was eighteen wears
old. Funeral incomplete at this writ
ing.
Mrs. Alice Ford, MIR. Cal Robert
son, Mr.. Willie Bullie visited China
Grove on Sundayand were the din
ner guests at the home of their un-
Gle and aunt, MIR. and Mrs. E. d.
Bullie.
Mrs. Pearlie Monday of Grenada
was rushed to Madison IN he If tho
bedside of her mother when she
passed. Mrs. Viola Montgomery
of Jackson spent the last three
weeks with her mother, Mrs. Sarah
Bennett.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-04-17

Sunday to the women who came
to complete hi, burial, which had
been hurriedly done Friday before
sunset, the beginning of the Jewish
Sabbath.
After the Women startling dis
covery, they ran to tell Peter and
John what the. had seen and heard,
neither they nor the disciples real
lied the meaning and significance
of the empty tomb. Following his
appearance to the disciples they
were convinced of the resurrec-
ticn of their Lord, because they saw
and therefore believed.
Thomas was not present during
this appearance and he doubted the
testimony of his associates. Later
he was convinced, and cried out
acknowledging the risen Saviour as
his Lord.
The following churches and pas
tors invite you to come and wor-
ship with us Easter Sunday, at Hoo
a. m and 1880 p. m.
Church of God, Farmhaven, Pas
tor, Rev. Charles Hardy.
Mt Zion Baptist church, pastor
Rev. P. F. Parker.
South Liberty M. B, church, pas
tor, Rev. w. L Jones.
Go to the CHURCH of your choice
Sunday.
South Liberty Mission Meets
The Mission of South Liberty M
B. Church met Sunday evening
April 18th at 800 in the beautiful
home of Mrs. Viola Thompson, on
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-04-17

presiding. Everybody is invited to
attend.
There will be an egg hunt given
at the home of Miss Irene Mar
TIN Sunday evening, April Is, at
four o'clock. Everybody is invited
to come. Egg hunt free.
Mr.. Will Earl Billy Robinson
has returned to Fort Leonard Wood
Mo-, after spending a few days with
his parents. Mr.. Willie Earl is now
serving in the armed forces.
The many friends in and around
Raymond are happy to welcome Mr..
Reginald Henderson here on a fur
Tough.
Whoo-weeeeee, here il qoesl
Look what's happening. We are
wondering how did Louvenia Rob-
inson happened to get Mckinley.
1t just happened because everyone
else put him down. Honey hush)
Do you think she has him, now?
Carrie Taylor and Lonnie Hender-
son are really on the ball here of
late days. What has come over you,
Lonnie? Are you getting from be-
ing shame? Miss Taylor is his all
day study, if Classic Lee doesn't
put stop to it.
Well, what you know Mr.. David
Morgan is waking up, you better
watch him Doris Brooks and also
check up on him because he is try
ing to cut out on you.
What has happened to James
johnson we never see him and Ber-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-04-17
Raymond News


The family of Mr.. Candle Rich
wishes to thank the many friends
for their many kindnesses, cards and
kilograms at his sudden passing.
THE RICH FAMILY.
The Heroines of Jericho, Ray
mond ct. No. l48 had very en-
joyable Palm Sunday celebration
Sunday afternoon at the Hopewell
M. B. Church. The message was de-
livered by Rev. John White, the
pastor of Hopewell
We are happy to know that Mrs.
Mamie Ruth Jones is very much
improved after being real i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Johnson and
children were Sunday guests in the
home of Mrs. Mary Lucy Bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waddel1 MCGEE and
children of Terry, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
H. johnson and sister of Jackson
were Sunday guests in the home of
their mother, Mrs. B. Hubbard.
Mrs. Essie Sharks is visiting her
daughter in Vicksburg.
Little Bonnie L. McGowen of Boil
ton is visiting in the home of his
granddaddy, Mr.. Jessie McGowen.
Bonnie L. is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mack McGowen.
The Quarterly conference will
convene with the Ebenezer A. M
E. church with DR.. r. A. Scott
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-04-17

The subject of the Sunday school
lesson, Christ the Living Lord.
Memory selection, Blessed are
they that have not seen. and yet
have believed. John 20:29.
Easter is a celebration of Jesus
resurrection according to prophecy.
new testament teachings, and doc
trine. For Christians, Jesus Victory
over death and the grave is the eli
max of all Bible teachings, and the
answer to the question of the cen
turtles. If man die, shall he live
again. -ta~s-a a. 49,
The risen Lord made his appear
ance on the first day of the week
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-04-17

Church st.
Devotion led by Mrs. Viola Coop
er.
Song, Near the Cross.
Song, The Old Rugged Cross.
Scripture, Matt. 27:39-45.
Hymn, Must Jesus Bare the Cross
Alone.
Prayer, Mrs. Quilla Collins.
Song, Will the Lord Remember
Me.
Program:
Reading, Mrs. Corean Dawson.
Paper, Mrs. Mozel Nicholson.
Song, JuHnita Adams.
Remarks, Mrs. Pinquite.
Mrs. Caroline Johnson preided
over the meeting. After a brief in
teresting business session, the mem
bers and friends were served deli
cious plate lunches.
Hospital List
Those registered at the Kings
Daughters hospital on Tuesday
April 18th, were:
Mr.. Louis Anderson, Canton.
Mrs. Rosie Lee Williams, Madi-
son.
Rev. Isaiac Afford, Canton.
MIR. Isaiac Collins, Canton.
Miss Merton Greenwood, Ola
homa.
Master Charlie Body, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Maggie Mccoy. Canton.
Mrs. Rosie Lee Lacy. Canton.
Mr.. Willie Whitehead has been
in the Baptist hospital for three
weeks. We are hoping him speedy
recovery.
Mr.. Henry Brent has been Ill
for a long time, We are asking
God to ease the pain. He is the
grandfather OF Mrs. Gertrude Brent
Gossip
Spit, spat and sputter here comes
the gossip from the gutter.
In the dance hall of New Club
Desire Sunday there was a big
party thrown by the Deer of the
10th grade who are r. L. Johnson
L. D. Walker. and A. P. Collins.
The song birds and the dance
troupe from Cameron Street High
school presented a program at Cam
den High school Monday night
April 18th. 1t was terrific.
The Developers were shay buck
shose white socks red jean and white
blouses.
L. Washington is now taking r
Hamilton's place singing I'm Going
to Sit Right Down and Cry Over
You. She say she'll walk alone soon
A lot of girls will be saying as E
/ Johnson is saying now about j. L
Simmer, My baby left town las
night
R. M. Stiff what's the troublei
F. L. Cotton has L. Q. Jackson vel
occupied. He was her playing once
before and they quit but he jus
couldn't stand it any longer.
r. M. Stiff you had better check
because Daddy has gone back home
Laugh, chick, laugh, who called G
Cheathom at HOO p. m Sunday
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-04-17

night. (ha)
A. L. Harrie, you shouldn't have
called DAP 10000 late Saturday
night. 100 p. m. She almost had to
move on the outskirts of town. Boo
hoo-hoo.
This is all. So we'll be checking.
Be sure to tell all of the boys and
girls to go to Sunday school and
church Sunday.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-04-17

them, cool it for the present
happenings will come later.
Mr.. Billie Robinson was here
ing a lots of talking with lots
girls But wait a minute, some
his talk didn't meal anything v
some girls. But cruise right on
to certain cool chicks house
sang to her / love you truly. A
what do you think, they got n
ried, and he taken her back to
army with him. And certain
is singing why, oh why.
Whooooo-weeeeeeeee.
/ gotta go. See you next wee
Linell Singleton, reporter. Sc
all news to P. o. Box 232.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-04-17

American women bought 679 m
lion pairs of nylons last year, al
the industry can prove that thu
bought more for glamor than f
durability. In 1947 only 81 perce-
Of the production was of the she,
variety. Now it approaches eighr
percent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-23

The marriage OF Miss Lotte I.
Becker. daughter Of Mrs. Ger
trude Becker and the late Mr..
George Becker. to Mr.. Karl e.
Lachmann. son Of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Fritz Lachmann, took
place June IL in New York City
with Rabbi Max Grunewald Of
floating. A reception for the
immediate families and close
friends followed at the Gotham
Hotel.
The bride was graduated from
Hunter College. She studied at
the Sorbonne and received her
MA. from Columbia University
where she is now teaching French
while preparing her Pho.
Mr.. Lachmann received his
doctorate in law in France and
was graduated from the Univer-
sity Of Chicago Law School. He
is q member Of the Virginia bar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-23
Mr.. Luchnnunn I axes Bride

A longtime resident Of WASH
ington. Mr.. Lachmann was an
assistant solicitor In the Depart
ment Of Interior and q special
attorney In the Once Of Price
Administration. In 1945-1046
he served on Justice Jackson's
legal staff at the trial Of major
war criminals in Nuremberg.
Since 1947 he has been chief Of
the international Tax Section in
the Fiscal Division of the United
Nations Cocroto riot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-23
Miss DoyLe Wed

Mr.. Joseph A. Doyle of Chevy
Chase. Md, announces the re-
cent marriage Of his daughter
Mary Theresa to Mr.. Wells M.
Weadon. son of DR.. and Mrs.
Mason Weadon Of Chevy Chase.
The ceremony took place in st.
AloySius Gonzaga Church in
LeonardtoWn, Md.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-04-24
SaIe11. Minister
accepts Call To
FincustZe Church

Rev. G. J. Smith, pastor
of the First Baptist Church
of Salem, has accepted a
call to the First Baptist
Church of Fincastle. Rev.
Smith officially took charge
of the church in Fincastle
last Sunday. Services are
arranged there for the first
and second Sundays of each
month at 8 100 pm.
Rev. Smith is rounding
out his sixteenth year as
pastor of the First Baptist
Church, Salem, and is deep
ly loved by the membership.
The construction of a social
room at the cost of $4,000
The minister is a gradu-
has just been completed.
ate of Virginia Union Uni
versity in Richmond; mod
orator of the Schaeffer Me-
mortal Baptist Association,
the only race member of the
Physical Activity Commits
sion of Salem and chairman
of the Advisory Committee
of the Theron Williams Com
munity Center. He says that
he is happy to lead the First
Baptist Church of Fincastle
into the activities of the
Valley Baptist Association
and will enjoy the broader
fellowship of the brethren.