Russian Bombing of Jeffersonville Prophecy
While William Branham "Message" cult leaders worldwide are using the Ukraine conflict as a tool to retain membership through fear of the Russian Prophecy that William Branham abandoned in later versions of his stage persona, cult leaders and cult members in Jeffersonville hold a closely-guarded secret concerning details critical to Branham's Russian prophecy. Parts of Branham's prophecy failed in June of 1960 due to the establishment of the 4-H Fairgrounds near Charlestown, IN — a very popular attraction for "Message" cult members in Southern Indiana.
While William Branham "Message" cult leaders worldwide are using the Ukraine conflict as a tool to retain membership through fear of the Russian Prophecy that William Branham abandoned in later versions of his stage persona, cult leaders and cult members in Jeffersonville hold a closely-guarded secret concerning details critical to Branham's Russian prophecy. Parts of Branham's prophecy failed in June of 1960 due to the establishment of the 4-H Fairgrounds near Charlestown, IN — a very popular attraction for "Message" cult members in Southern Indiana.
Newspaper articles and other research available on this page:
https://william-branham.org/site/research/topics/jeffersonville_bombing_prophecy
Before William Branham rebuked ministers (like himself) who were using fears of a Russian invasion as a tool for recruiting into his destructive cult[1] and reversed his prophecy[2] that the Russian Empire and Communism would have global domination,[3] William Branham prophesied that Russia would completely obliterate Louisville and Southern Indiana. At the time, attendees of his 1957 revival in Jeffersonville would have seen this prophecy as a real threat; in the days of yesteryear, the world's largest smokeless ammunition plant was operating between Jeffersonville and Charlestown Indiana.[4] William Branham prophesied that Russia would drop an atomic bomb on these powder plants as part of his doomsday prophecy concerning Russia before his stage persona abandoned the Russian prophecy.
Now, friends, my home town. And I want to say this now, before closing this revival. One of these days there won’t be even an ash left in Jeffersonville, there won’t be one left in Charlestown, won’t be one left in Louisville. This world is ripe for judgment. They have got a hydrogen bomb now that Russia can shoot from Moscow, land it on Fourth Street, and take every one of these powder plants around here, and sink it seventy-five feet under the ground, with one bomb. One bomb; fifteen miles square, it’ll go to a hundred and fifty feet in the ground. The hand is on the trigger. The clock is ticking away. It’s later than you think. Why wait till that time?[5]
In 1940 the United States Government hired DuPont to establish a smokeless powder plant near Charlestown, IN. Construction began in the summer of 1940 and continued through April 1941. Over 27,000 men, women, African Americans, and German POWs were employed as a result of the ammunition plant and the site itself won military awards for production.[6] The plant's operation was critical to the success of World War II, and after the war, was decommissioned and maintained for future use. Later, the plant was used for the production of ammunition during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.[7] At the time of William Branham's 1957 prophecy, the plant was deactivated but remained in maintenance status to be reactivated during the Vietnam War.[8]
By June of 1960, however, William Branham's prophecy was rendered "impossible" due to the full and complete deactivation[9] of the ammunition plants. The United States Military had not used the facilities for some time, and the Clark County 4-H Club Corporation began discussions to purchase the lands for a permanent 4-H Fair and Exhibit Grounds.[10] .
Today, the 4-H Fairgrounds are a popular attraction for local cult members in the Jeffersonville area. "Message" cult members in Jeffersonville are aware that Branham's prophecy of Russia bombing the ammunition plants would be impossible since they are no longer in existence, but cult members in other states and abroad — unaware of the powder plants' decommission and abandonment — still believe Branham's failed prophecy to be plausible.
4-H Club Website:
https://clarkcountyfairgrounds.com/
Ammunition Plant History:
https://www.in.gov/history/state-historical-markers/find-a-marker/find-historical-markers-by-county/indiana-historical-markers-by-county/wwii-army-ammunition-plant.
References
[1] Branham, William. The Restoration of the Bride Tree. Any prophecy don't stay with that Word... That's exactly. That's the reason I say today; no matter how good it looks, how many preachers are saying this, that, or the other,. 1962, Apr, 22. The Restoration of the Bride Tree. "1962/22/04 The Restoration of the Bride Tree. Any prophecy don't stay with that Word... That's exactly. That's the reason I say today; no matter how good it looks, how many preachers are saying this, that, or the other, Communism is going to take the world and throw it down William Branham Communism is going to take the world and throw it down."
[2] Branham, William. The Greatest Battle Ever Fought. It isn't Russia. It's Rome. THUS SAITH THE LORD. Yeah. Show me a Scripture where Communism, or anything else besides Rome, will rule. 1962, Mar, 11. The Greatest Battle Ever Fought. "1962/11/03 The Greatest Battle Ever Fought. It isn't Russia. It's Rome. THUS SAITH THE LORD. Yeah. Show me a Scripture where Communism, or anything else besides Rome, will rule The Greatest Battle Ever Fought. 62-0311. It isn't Russia. It's Rome. THUS SAITH THE LORD. Yeah. Show me a Scripture where Communism, or anything else besides Rome, will rule William Branham The Greatest Battle Ever Fought. 62-0311. It isn't Russia. It's Rome. THUS SAITH THE LORD. Yeah. Show me a Scripture where Communism, or anything else besides Rome, will rule."
[3] Branham, William. Mark of the Beast. 'll prove to you that communism is working straight in the hands of Almighty God to destroy the Roman... And remember, I say this as God's prophet: The Russian empire will drop an atomic bomb of some sort on the Vatican City and destroy it in one hour. THUS SAITH THE LORD. And the Bible said that God took them cruel-hearted men and put them in His hands, and they were instruments in His hands to fulfill His will, and to bring back to her exactly what she had coming to her. That's exactly. That's the Word. 1954, May, 13. Mark of the Beast. "1954/13/05 Mark of the Beast. 'll prove to you that communism is working straight in the hands of Almighty God to destroy the Roman... And remember, I say this as God's prophet: The Russian empire will drop an atomic bomb of some sort on the Vatican City and destroy it in one hour. THUS SAITH THE LORD. And the Bible said that God took them cruel-hearted men and put them in His hands, and they were instruments in His hands to fulfill His will, and to bring back to her exactly what she had coming to her. That's exactly. That's the Word Mark of the Beast. 54-0513I'll prove to you that communism is working straight in the hands of Almighty God to destroy the Roman... And remember, I say this as God's prophet: The Russian empire will drop an atomic bomb of some sort on the Vatican City and destroy it in one hour. THUS SAITH THE LORD. And the Bible said that God took them cruel-hearted men and put them in His hands, and they were instruments in His hands to fulfill His will, and to bring back to her exactly what she had coming to her. That's exactly. That's the Word William Branham Mark of the Beast. 54-0513I'll prove to you that communism is working straight in the hands of Almighty God to destroy the Roman... And remember, I say this as God's prophet: The Russian empire will drop an atomic bomb of some sort on the Vatican City and destroy it in one hour. THUS SAITH THE LORD. And the Bible said that God took them cruel-hearted men and put them in His hands, and they were instruments in His hands to fulfill His will, and to bring back to her exactly what she had coming to her. That's exactly. That's the Word."
[4] Year in Indiana: Politics and Defense Boom Eliven Hoosier Affairs. 1940, Dec, 29. "1940/29/12 Year in Indiana: Politics and Defense Boom Eliven Hoosier Affairs The year 1940 has been an eventful one for Indiana, with the selection of a native son, Wendell Willkie, as G.O.P. presidential choice, and construction of the world's largest smokeless powder plant at Charlestown heading a long list of important happenings The year 1940 has been an eventful one for Indiana, with the selection of a native son, Wendell Willkie, as G.O.P. presidential choice, and construction of the world's largest smokeless powder plant at Charlestown heading a long list of important happenings."
[5] Branham, William. And Their Eyes Were Opened And They Knew Him. 1957, Apr, 21. And Their Eyes Were Opened And They Knew Him (57-0421E). "1957/21/04 And Their Eyes Were Opened And They Knew Him And Their Eyes Were Opened And They Knew Him (57-0421E) William Branham And Their Eyes Were Opened And They Knew Him (57-0421E)."
[6] WWII Army Ammunition Plant. https://www.in.gov/history/state-historical-markers/find-a-marker/find-historical-markers-by-county/indiana-historical-markers-by-county/wwii-army-ammunition-plant. "Due to propellant shortage in war abroad, federal government hired DuPont to establish smokeless powder plant here. Powder propelled projectiles and maximized impact. Construction began summer 1940, production April 1941. Bag loading plant and igloo storage facility added later. Won military awards for production; employed women, African Americans, and German POWs. Side TwoInflux of over 27,000 workers created widespread sanitation, traffic, housing, and social issues for Charlestown, population 900. Local businesses and infrastructure dramatically improved. Plant and town served as model for major WWII defense industry in small town. Production ceased at war's end, 1945. Later produced munitions for Korean and Vietnam wars.". "WWII Army Ammunition Plant. https://www.in.gov/history/state-historical-markers/find-a-marker/find-historical-markers-by-county/indiana-historical-markers-by-county/wwii-army-ammunition-plant. "Due to propellant shortage in war abroad, federal government hired DuPont to establish smokeless powder plant here. Powder propelled projectiles and maximized impact. Construction began summer 1940, production April 1941. Bag loading plant and igloo storage facility added later. Won military awards for production; employed women, African Americans, and German POWs. Side TwoInflux of over 27,000 workers created widespread sanitation, traffic, housing, and social issues for Charlestown, population 900. Local businesses and infrastructure dramatically improved. Plant and town served as model for major WWII defense industry in small town. Production ceased at war's end, 1945. Later produced munitions for Korean and Vietnam wars."
[7] WWII Army Ammunition Plant. "The Korean War commenced on June 25, 1950. According to the July 13 Charlestown Courier, speculation "increases daily" regarding the ordnance plant's reopening, as some former WWII employees reportedly received letters asking if they would like to return. According to Gaither and Kane, at the conclusion of WWII, the arsenal was to "be ready to go into operation on a substantial scale within 120 days and to store War Department materials." This proved beneficial, as the arsenal was reactivated in the Korean War period, with DuPont and Goodyear again signing contracts to assist in the manufacture and preparation of smokeless powder. According to a 1952 article in the Indianapolis Star Magazine, in early 1951 the Defense Department ordered partial reactivation of the Charlestown ordnance facility. The Indianapolis News reported on January 9, 1952 that DuPont signed a contract with the Army to resume operations at Charlestown, which "suffered a critical unemployment situation" after WWII. The Indianapolis Star Magazine asserted that the rehabbing activity in Charlestown was reminiscent of the town's WWII construction era, reporting "Full security is in operation. . . . Workmen are everywhere. DuPont supervisory workers, who haven't seen each other for years, meet again.". "WWII Army Ammunition Plant. "The Korean War commenced on June 25, 1950. According to the July 13 Charlestown Courier, speculation "increases daily" regarding the ordnance plant's reopening, as some former WWII employees reportedly received letters asking if they would like to return. According to Gaither and Kane, at the conclusion of WWII, the arsenal was to "be ready to go into operation on a substantial scale within 120 days and to store War Department materials." This proved beneficial, as the arsenal was reactivated in the Korean War period, with DuPont and Goodyear again signing contracts to assist in the manufacture and preparation of smokeless powder. According to a 1952 article in the Indianapolis Star Magazine, in early 1951 the Defense Department ordered partial reactivation of the Charlestown ordnance facility. The Indianapolis News reported on January 9, 1952 that DuPont signed a contract with the Army to resume operations at Charlestown, which "suffered a critical unemployment situation" after WWII. The Indianapolis Star Magazine asserted that the rehabbing activity in Charlestown was reminiscent of the town's WWII construction era, reporting "Full security is in operation. . . . Workmen are everywhere. DuPont supervisory workers, who haven't seen each other for years, meet again."
[8] WWII Army Ammunition Plant. "The ordnance facility later produced material for the Vietnam War, when it was reactivated August 23, 1961 to produce and pack powder, as well as debag, cross blend and dry propellant used to load charges. The Charlestown Courier reported in August of 1961 that "there is some discussion about whether it was reactivated to curb unemployment in the area" or due to "necessary military preparedness." Regardless, applications flooded in after the announcement, including many sent from those who had worked at the plant in the WWII and Korean War eras. Gaither and Kane state that in August 1963 the facility was renamed the "Indiana Army Ammunition Plant." They note that Vietnam era production began at IOW1 in January 1962, growing steadily in the 1960s and decreasing in 1970 with the de-escalation of conflict in Asia. "WWII Army Ammunition Plant. "The ordnance facility later produced material for the Vietnam War, when it was reactivated August 23, 1961 to produce and pack powder, as well as debag, cross blend and dry propellant used to load charges. The Charlestown Courier reported in August of 1961 that "there is some discussion about whether it was reactivated to curb unemployment in the area" or due to "necessary military preparedness." Regardless, applications flooded in after the announcement, including many sent from those who had worked at the plant in the WWII and Korean War eras. Gaither and Kane state that in August 1963 the facility was renamed the "Indiana Army Ammunition Plant." They note that Vietnam era production began at IOW1 in January 1962, growing steadily in the 1960s and decreasing in 1970 with the de-escalation of conflict in Asia."
[9] Ammunition plant demolition to begin soon. Accessed. 2020, Feb, 25. Newsandtribune. Accessed 2020, Feb, 25 from https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/ammunition-plant-demolition-to-begin-soon/article_d0989e1c-8032-11e6-8f4f-e32bb55116dc.html. "2020/25/02 Ammunition plant demolition to begin soon. Accessed"
[10] Corporation Seeks Permanent Clark 4-H Fairgrounds. 1960, Jun, 17. "1960/17/06 Corporation Seeks Permanent Clark 4-H Fairgrounds "The Clark County 4-H Club Corporation and agents of the County Extension Serivce are working toward the establishment of an enlarged permanent 4-H Fair and Exhibit Grounds "The Clark County 4-H Club Corporation and agents of the County Extension Serivce are working toward the establishment of an enlarged permanent 4-H Fair and Exhibit Grounds."