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Thou Shalt NOT Steal

Thou Shalt NOT Steal

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Soul Saving Sensation of the Sawdust Trail Receives Stockings old time religion


At six years of age Renee was playing trumpet and singing in Chinese. She sang gospel accompanied by her father, former prize-fighter Jack Martz on Trombone in Australia. By age 7 she claimed to have saved 6,000 souls and was able to sing "in Eskimo." She was formally ordained as a minister at age 12 in North Carolina, at which time her father/manager called her "the soul-saving sensation of the sawdust trail." She traveled in her father's Cadillac covered with painted details. "Taking time out from her pulpit duties, juvenile evangelist Renee Martz, 13, registers a happy surprise upon receiving her first pair of nylon hose. The young minister has been across the United States 25 times and has been preaching for the last six years." Six years later she was performing on Rock and Roll shows in England.

Renee Martz Original Press Photograph, 1953 Collection Jim Linderman

4 comments:

  1. Can you tell me what happened to Renee Martz, My mother lost contact after renee conducted a crusade at the Kensington Temple london when my father was saved. My mother would be trilled if she could find her again. can you help?

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    1. She is retired living with her many pets! I am her grand daughter.

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    2. Glory to God. Does she have any books out? I don't see any on the internet.

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  2. Thank you so much Martha! She sounds like a fascinating person, and your contribution is very much appreciated. Jim

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