While the membership toiled and struggled in the 60's and 70's HWA was on a spending spree in Europe. Millions of dollars were dumped over the years to furnish the home of the end time prophet. This was all during the time the pleading letters were sent to the members to send in as much money as they could because the work was 'in crisis.'
Of course we had morons that justified these artifacts as necessary for the entrainment of world leaders and dignitaries coming to hear about a "Strong Hand From Someplace". Others claimed all these goodies would be used to take care of the brethren as they were struggling in Petra. These items would buy us food and drink and shelter by the Muslims.
One other idiot in Pasadena claimed that the Pasadena campus would never be destroyed during the tribulation. The invading armies of Germany would use the Pasadena campus as their military headquarters. They would be so in awe and taken back by it's beauty that they would not destroy it. Because of that the Pasadena campus would be the new earthly HQ of God's people when the Kingdom was established. Never mind that the city is supposed to be Jerusalem, but heck, this is typical WCG mythology and it sounded cool! Never mind that these armies would be torturing and killing fellow citizen's while they dinned and enjoyed music in the Auditorium.
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This was to keep HWA's roast beef warm. Estimated value $5,000-$8,000
A Victorian Parcel-Gilt Silver Plated Table for your guests to place their calling cards on. $4,000-$6,000
Set of late 1800's silver centerpiece with glorious naked women on it. $10,000-$15,000
late 1800's Gold Desert dishes $4,000-$6,000
German Silver Knight $3,000-$5,000
Pair of German Silver Figures, Sir Lancelot and Lady Guinevere $10,000-$15,000
Elizabeth II Equestrians $6,000-$9,000 each
Elizabeth II 14 kt Gold Table Service (This was used for formal dinners) $50,000-$80,000
Sterling Silver Everyday service $10,00-$15,000
Silver Goblet's to drink your Harvey's Bristol Cream In $8,000-$12,000
Set of 22 Silver Dinner Plates $8,000-$12,000
George V Sterling Silver Umbrella Stands $10,000-$15,000
Thank you for showing me where some of my parents money went.
ReplyDeleteRichard
I couldn't even keep my rent up to date in those days. That son of a bitch!!!!
ReplyDeleteSickening
ReplyDeleteO.K., so as if that's not bad enough, where'd the $ go after the Tkatch's sold all that stuff? That's what gets me even more crazy.
ReplyDeleteNot only where did the dollars go, but how much cash did they actually clear for auctioning off those luxuries?
ReplyDeleteMembers were never told.