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Baptism at First Baptist Church

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  • Champion families have contributed greatly to the improvement of their religious facilities. The First Baptist Church at 74 Academy Street in Canton is shown in this photograph. The new sanctuary was dedicated on September 14, 1958. Here we see Reverend H. L. Smith, serving his twelfth year, as he prepares to baptize Miss Jane Smathers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smathers. More information about this photograph can be found in the Champion publication The Log. Click the link in the “Related Materials” field to view the article on pages 32 – 33.