Background
Claxton, Allen Enes was born on October 1, 1901 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. Son of Allen Enes and Mary Jane (Casey) Claxton.
Claxton, Allen Enes was born on October 1, 1901 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. Son of Allen Enes and Mary Jane (Casey) Claxton.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1923. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Boston University, 1926. Postgraduate Harvard, 1926-1928, Columbia, 1928-1930.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Long Island University, 1965.
Ordained to ministry Methodist Episcopal Church, 1922. Pastor Broadway Temple, New York City since 1940. Director religious programs and morning devotions over radio stations since 1932.
Weekly speaker over station WJZ and coast-to-coast American Broadcasting Company network under auspices National Council Churches Christ United States of America, since 1942, Mutual network, since 1950.
Dumont television network, since 1951. Visiting professor, special lecturer Biblical Seminary New York, 1960-1963.
Dean Summer School Evangelism, Drew University, since 1960.
Member New York City School Board, 1965. Member North.E. Jurisdictional Conferences Methodist Church, 1948, 52, 56, 60, 64.
Served American Red Cross, 1918.
Member General Board, Evangelism, Methodist Church, since 1948. Member executive council Boy Scouts American since 1942.
Member New York City Mayor’s Planning Board. Member National Showmens Association (honorary life), Adelphis Society, Scabbard and Blade, Chi Alpha.
Kiwanian.; Clubs: Quill (president New York 1964-1965), Universal Exchange (Providence).
Married Lucy May Denton, November 30, 1926. Children: Virginia May, Mary Louise, Allen Enes.