1902-1974

Gladys Churchman ran the Friendly Neighborhood House as Executive Director from 1945-1967.

She was also part of the Churchman Funeral Home family. She was also involved in many other community efforts such as the YMCA and the Newark Preschool Council.

She was a member of the Board of Education.

Born Gladys St. John, Gladys graduated Washington School with honors, Central High and then the Normal School with high honors. She married James Churchman in 1923 and they divorced in 1932.


Photo from Newark Public Library.

Dec 1919 Yearbook Central High
South Side High School 1972

Bibliography

“Newark Girl Wins High Normal School Honors” New York Age Feb 4, 1922

Hallowed Names in the Fields of Business, Medicine and Law Star Ledger

“Plan Dinner for Newark Youth Aide” Star Ledger Dec 3, 1967

“Mrs. G. Churchman Services Thursday” Star Ledger Jan 14, 1974

“Newark, NJ” New York Age Feb 10, 1916

Dedication at Weequahic High, 1976

Getty Images

“NJ Undertakers Divorced Wife Wants $457 in Alimony” Afro American Oct 12, 1935