Centennial Minutes

Research By Mrs. Ruth Byus

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12th General Conference, 1953
Held in Memphis, TN

Theme: "Loyalty to Christ and the Church"

General Officials:

Sr. Bishop J. A. Synan
Jr. Bishop Oscar Moore
Asst. Gen. Supt. T. A. Melton
Gen. Secretary R. O. Corvin
Gen. Treasurer W. W. Carter
General Board Members: Lee Braxton, W. G. Dunn

Editor of Advocate Dallas M. Tarkenton Chmn of Board of Publications and President of General Sunday School.

PHYS Director - Bane Underwood
Women's Auxiliary Pres. - Mrs. J. H. King

Conference voted to make Memphis the official headquarters of the church and authorized General Board to purchase property. The idea was abandoned in 1954 due to flaws in the title of the property they were negotiating for and officials moved back to their home states.

Carmen Home for the Aged acquired since the last Gen. Conv.

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