Gordon Chapel Church of God in Christ 1975

Photo Courtesy: Tangi Talk Newspaper

Vacation Bible School at Gordon Chapel Church of God in Christ, Elder Alex Richardson, pastor. The stated by the director, Mrs. Samuel Richardson was "Jesus Touch Me."

There were 26 cars and two floats. One float carried the King and Queen for Vacation Bible School. They were Sheila Hampton and Thaddeus M. Richardson; both children are members of Gordon Chapel Church. The second float was a boat that depicted " Fishermen of Men."

The following participated in the parade with us: Bishop & Mrs. W.K. Gordon, Bishop of the  Eastern State of Louisiana; Rose Valley Baptist; Morris Chapel Church of God in Christ; and Community Church of God in Christ.  During our Vacation Bible School we had an average of 100 children daily. The teachers who worked very hard and untiringly with the children were: Mrs. Helen P. Edwards and Miss Mirah Bennett, Mrs. Betty Richardson, Mrs. Priscilla Richardson,  Miss. Catherine Frazier, and Mrs. Dorothy Richardson.

West Side Jr. High Girls' Softball Team

Back Row: left to right, back row Coach Mrs. Katie Simms, Lynell Thompson, Valarie Thomspon, Emma Thomas, Tidie Litton, Stella Battiste, Gloria Tillis, Kathy Trabona, Gladys Nagy, Sonia Battiste, Ora Spears, and Becky Cox. 

Front Row: left to right, Madelyn Walker, Sharon Noto, Janice Bennett, Willie Mae Lee, Cheryl Huges, Helen Gaston, Joyce Curry, Georgia Warford, and Sandra Coleman.

Source: Tangi Talk Newspaper: 1975