Baptists Celebrate Golden Anniversary

RECEIVING HONOR DIPLOMAS. Mrs. J. W. Poe, Jr., president of the WMU, First Baptist Church, Jackson, standing at left, presents honor diplomas to ladies who have been members for 40 or more years. Pictured (l-r): Mrs. Rachel Stidham, Mrs. Ranie Roberts, Mrs. Sam Combs, Mrs. Farish Bach, Mrs. G. W. Thompson, Mrs. John S. Hollan, and Mrs. Andrew Combs. Standing (at right) is Mrs. K. S. Clendaniel, wife of the pastor of the church. Note the anniversary cake with 50 candles in the center of the table.
The WMU of the Baptist Church of Jackson held a lawn party celebrating the 50th birthday of Kentucky WMU at the home of Mrs. Ray Salyer on Thursday, June 18th, from four to six o'clock. The table was beautifully decorated with lace cloth, summer flowers, and a birthday cake carrying out the golden anniversary colors of gold and blue.

The four young people's organizations, Sunbeams, GAs, RAs, and YWAs were invited to help celebrate the mother organization's birthday. The children had games and tricks to entertain them. The 50 candles on the cake were lighted and blown out by the children.

Each person was asked to bring with them a picture taken when a child and a prize were offered the person recognizing the most of them. This created a lot of interest, and everyone enjoyed looking at the pictures.

The program consisted of a devotional given by Mrs. J. Everett Bach. A skit, 1903 vs. 1953, given by Phyllis Slone and Nancy Griffin, who were appropriately dressed for the parts. The local WMU history was given by Mrs. John S. Hollan.

Honor diplomas were presented by Mrs. J. W. Poe, Jr., to those who had been in the local organization 40 of more years. As the diplomas were presented, a corsage of roses was pinned on each recipient by the anniversary chairman, Mrs. Estill Slone.

Golden punch, birthday cake, nuts, and mints were served the guests. Mrs. Bach and Mrs. Casey Morton presided at the punch bowl.

The anniversary committee consisted of Mrs. Slone, Mrs. Salyer, Mrs. Bach, Mrs. Morton, and Mrs. Ben Hornbeck, assisted by Mrs. Roy Bach, Mrs. Bernard Noble, and Mrs. John Bays.

In all 75 women and children enjoyed the afternoon celebration.

(Article courtesy of The Jackson Times)