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July 5, 1953
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Prophet James F. Jones's rally at Cleveland Arena on June 14 drew fewer than 500 people despite $1.50 admission, with most leaving before his midnight arrival. Blame fell on poor promotion or a competing Yankees double-header.
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Prophet Jones
Flops In Ohio
DETROIT- (ANP) - Prophet James F. Jones. Dominion Ruler of the Church of the Universal Triumph, the Dominion of God rented the Cleveland Arena. Cleveland. Ohio. June 14 for a mammoth rally. The admission charges was $1.50 per person.
The doors of the huge arena was opened at 5 p. m. At 8:30 p. m. scheduled starting time. fewer than 500 persons had arrived.
When Prophet Jones put in his appearance at the arena at 12:15 a m. Monday, about 200 of those who came at 8:30 p. m. had departed.
Prince Douglas T. Rogers, the Prophet's secretary blamed the flop on bad promotion. Bristoe Bryant disc jockey and former state senator, one of the promoters, denied the charge. He said the whole town was probably at the Cleveland Yankees double-header Sunday afternoon.
Flops In Ohio
DETROIT- (ANP) - Prophet James F. Jones. Dominion Ruler of the Church of the Universal Triumph, the Dominion of God rented the Cleveland Arena. Cleveland. Ohio. June 14 for a mammoth rally. The admission charges was $1.50 per person.
The doors of the huge arena was opened at 5 p. m. At 8:30 p. m. scheduled starting time. fewer than 500 persons had arrived.
When Prophet Jones put in his appearance at the arena at 12:15 a m. Monday, about 200 of those who came at 8:30 p. m. had departed.
Prince Douglas T. Rogers, the Prophet's secretary blamed the flop on bad promotion. Bristoe Bryant disc jockey and former state senator, one of the promoters, denied the charge. He said the whole town was probably at the Cleveland Yankees double-header Sunday afternoon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Prophet Jones
Failed Rally
Cleveland Arena
Bad Promotion
Baseball Double Header
What entities or persons were involved?
Prophet James F. Jones
Prince Douglas T. Rogers
Bristoe Bryant
Where did it happen?
Cleveland, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Prophet James F. Jones
Prince Douglas T. Rogers
Bristoe Bryant
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Event Date
June 14
Story Details
Prophet James F. Jones rented Cleveland Arena for a rally on June 14, charging $1.50 admission, but fewer than 500 arrived by 8:30 p.m., and by his appearance at 12:15 a.m. Monday, only about 200 remained. Promoters blamed bad promotion or a baseball double-header.