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Domestic News July 11, 1956

The Home Journal

Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands

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Raphael Farrington announced a three-day Jehovah's Witnesses assembly in Roadtown, Tortola, starting this Friday, with about 100 attendees including 20 missionaries from Puerto Rico and 70 delegates from the American Virgin Islands. The missionary yacht 'Light' will transport 43 delegates from St. Thomas. A baptism ceremony is scheduled, and delegates will return Tuesday.

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Witnesses In Tortola Ceremony

Raphael Farrington, presiding minister of the local congregation of Jehovah's witnesses, announced that some 100 witnesses are to attend a three day assembly in Roadtown, Tortola this Friday through Sunday. Twenty missionaries of the group from Puerto Rico are expected to attend as well as 70 delegates from the American Virgin Islands. The Watch Tower missionary yacht, "Light," is expected in port this Friday to pick up the 43 delegates from St. Thomas.

Some of the delegates from St. Thomas who will attend the three day assembly are: Fitzroy Peters; Edmead George; Jacob Paulas; Dorothy Webster; Inger Raymond; Zelda Prince; Raphael Farrington.

A baptism ceremony will be held during the assembly in Tortola. The 43 delegates will return to St. Thomas Tuesday on the missionary boat 'Light.'

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Jehovahs Witnesses Assembly Tortola Baptism Ceremony Missionary Yacht Light St Thomas Delegates

What entities or persons were involved?

Raphael Farrington Fitzroy Peters Edmead George Jacob Paulas Dorothy Webster Inger Raymond Zelda Prince

Where did it happen?

Roadtown, Tortola

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Roadtown, Tortola

Event Date

This Friday Through Sunday

Key Persons

Raphael Farrington Fitzroy Peters Edmead George Jacob Paulas Dorothy Webster Inger Raymond Zelda Prince

Outcome

a baptism ceremony will be held during the assembly.

Event Details

Raphael Farrington, presiding minister of the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, announced that some 100 witnesses are to attend a three-day assembly in Roadtown, Tortola. Twenty missionaries from Puerto Rico and 70 delegates from the American Virgin Islands are expected. The Watch Tower missionary yacht 'Light' will arrive Friday to pick up 43 delegates from St. Thomas, including Fitzroy Peters, Edmead George, Jacob Paulas, Dorothy Webster, Inger Raymond, Zelda Prince, and Raphael Farrington. The delegates will return to St. Thomas on Tuesday aboard the 'Light.'

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