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The First Baptist Church of Washington, Virginia, is located on Main Street, about 325 feet from the comer of Wheeler and Main. This church was organized by Rev. George W. Homer in the year 1876 with 45 members, all of whom were baptized in Rush River the same day. Since there were no Negro churches in the' town, this group was allowed to carry on their worship services in the old church which stood on lot 41 on Wheeler Street. This lot was set apart, we are told, by one Mr. Wheeler for Christian worship and to be used forever for that purpose. However, the few members continued to hold their meetings in the above named church until Auto*18&Q they purchased a lot on Main Street from the Witzpatrick and Dear heirs, at a cost of 50.00 This lot was deeded to the following trustees: James Banks, Lewis
call Saturday from her grandson Carlton Davis from Chicago. He was enroute to his home in Chapel Hill, N.C. after a tour of duty in Vietnam.
Mrs. Francis Leonard returned to her home today after a vacation in Florida and enroute home a business stop in Atlanta, Ga. where she attended the Merchandise Mart to select stock for Lullwater Nursery and Garden Center. Mrs. William Keim spent Monday in Washington, D. C. where she attended the gift show at the Sheraton Park and also made purchases for Lullwater.
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