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The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1922

Page

14

Love Ritual of House of David Sparks Fresh Probes

Benton Harbor Michigan June 23 192? reports indicate the House of David sect and its Wake Island colony face renewed investigations. Prosecutor Charles Gore cites rumors of sightings and odd activities at the communal community known for its followers and a shorefront amusement park. The story notes the sect’s beliefs and practices, including vegetarian dining and marriage rules, amid accusations by detractors.

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Local Musicians Win Much Praise

Pauline Reed and brother John Reed of Fairmont are praised by the Sioux Falls Leader for their musical talents at the First Methodist Church in Sioux Falls. John Ross Reed, a baritone, and Pauline Reed, a contralto, delivered expressive performances amid admiring reviews. The duo, part of the Biederwolf evangelistic party, planned a second Sioux Falls concert and a ten week hallelujah tour beginning in Blake, Iowa.

Pauline Reed John Reed T. Prank Reed 106 Sixth Street Fairmont Sioux Falls S. B. Argis- Leader John Ross Red Sioux Fall Verdianu Mozart Brother Reed John Toss Reed Firet Muthodist Mr. Reed Biederwolf

Churches Urge Action to Stop Armenian Massacres

Edward M Thierry reports the Federal Council of Churches appeals to 150000 church groups to pressure Congress to shield Armenians with protected status and security. Noting Dr Mark Ward and Dr Ruth Parmalee return to push relief, the piece cites Armenian suffering and Turkish oppression, with calls from A Karinian and Near East relief figures for political protection and economic independence.

Edward M. Thierry Washington America Federal Council of Churches Congress Mark L. Ward Ruth Parmale Armenia Doctor Ward Newton Center Mass Hughes Lord Balfour London Tak Federal” Council’ of Churches The A. Karinian Armenian Republic Economic Commission United States Ward Doctor Parmalee P. B. Powell Misa Isabel Harley Harpoot

Turkish officials seek end to orphans in American homes

Congressional testimony reveals Turkish officials demand no orphan girls be kept in American orphanages after age 15, with transfers to elsewhere. It notes 20,000,000 Americans contributed more than 560,000,000 to Near East relief, about 60 percent supporting Armenian people.

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