Rev. James J. Taylor >....A man of God at 95 Rev. James Taylor Is 95 And “Getting Stronger” At 95 years of hge, Rev. James J. Taylor is just as strong as he was, say, 50 years ago. Perhaps not so much physically as mentally. Spi ritually, you could say he is a "super” man. The advice he shares include years of learning, years of experience, but most important years of loving his fellow man. The following is an interview with Rev. Taytar who ranks as one of Charlotte’s oldest residents and pro bably one of the Wisest. QUESTION: Where and when were you born, Rev. Taylor? ANSWER: I was born in Charles ton, S.C., March 25,1890. QUESTION: And what was your occupation before you became a minister? ANSWER: Oh, I worked so many -feha^Befaea I be—me a minister 1 did so many things. But most of the time I worked in a ship yard. QUESTION: How were you called into the ministry? City Offices To Close Easter Monday City government will be closed Monday, April 8, in observance of Easter. The Sanitation Division will ob •ttve the Easter holiday. During the holiday week, backyard refuse col lection will be provided on Tuesday and Thursday for residences regu larly served on Monday and Thurs day; and on Wednesday and Friday for residences regularly served on Tuesday and Friday. There will be NO curbside trash or leaf collection that week. The City-County Animal Shelter will be closed on April 8. Only emergency cases will be handled by calling 334-9146. Recreation centers operated by the Charlotte Parks and recreation Department will be closed Monday, April 8. Revolution Golf Course will observe regular hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Buses operated by the Charlotte Transit System will operate on their regular schedules. There will be no meeting of the Charlotte City Council on April 8. The next regularly scheduled busi ness meeting of City Council will be Monday, April 22, at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 600 East Trade Street. Job Interviewing One of life's most intimidating experience is the Job interview. WomanReach will offer a one session seminar called “Assertive Job Interviewing Techniques,” on April 10, WeckMsday, from 4:30 - • p.m. faciliated by Marie Morgan For more information and to re gister. call a WomanReach peer counselor, Monday through Sa free. A United Way agency. Wo manReach facilities are handi ANSWER: It was a spiritual call ing. I was called by the Spirit of God. QUESTION: Why do you feel it is important to go to church? ANSWER: There are several rea sons, but the most important is because that is a commandment of God...that we assemble ourselves together and worship. m QUESTION: What advice would yo£i give someone contemplating entering the ministry field? ANSWER: Be sure you are a Christian first...be converted to Christianity and be sure you are called. QUESTION: What advice would you give youth about life in general? ANSWER: As near as possible live according to the laws of God. And right now we need more than any other time to be well informed about what leading a Christian life actual ly means. QUESTION: Why do you think you have lived so long, Rev. Taylor? ANSWER: I think it’s because I have tried to live a sober life...and I’ve tried to live by the Golden Rule...I’ve lived one day at at time. Rev. Taylor was married to the late Florence P. Pinckney Taylor for several years. To them was born James Julian Taylor Jr. of St. Auburn, N.Y., Elaine Taylor Brown of Charlotte, and the late Muzetta J. Taylor. There are three grands: Wilmot H. Taylor and Saundra Taylor both of Queens, N.Y., Dudley Brown of Charlotte, and one great grandson of New York, Johnathan Taylor. Rev. Taylor lives with his daugh ter, Mrs. Brown, her husband, Clyde Brown, and their son, Dudley. His private and dedicated nurse is Betty W. Taylor. Some of Rev. Taylor’s most re cent honors include being named ‘‘Man of the Year” at the Greater Bethel AME Church last year. This year, the Sunday School De partment of the church gave him a surprise birthday party at the church. He received more than 50 cards and gifts. "Every Sunday my father takes an active part in the church and Sunday School,” Mrs. Brown con veyed. “He attends the Gethsemane Hot Lunch Program and is a mem ber of the ministerial staff at Bethel.” By preaching the Word of God for more than 50 years, Rev. Taylor has touched many lives. He has pos tered at the Good Will AME Church in Mt. Pleasant, the Trinity AME Church, St. Phillip AME Church, and the Olive Branch AME Church, all in South. Carolina. His wisdom Is not so much com plicated as it is poignant. He is one man of God who doesn’t mind standing up to profess his belief in God's laws. HUNGRY? t Read “Who’s Who In The Kitchen” and find a variety of tasty and ful i Riling recipes to grace any table. PUT NEW LIFE IN YOUR CAR I Tune Up For The Sprlr METCALF AUTO PARTS, INC. 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