THE SALEM NEWS

Salem, Ohio, U.S.A.

3 March 1939

(page 14)

Slaying Probers Uncover Cult.

High Priest Smith           Priestess Kuhl           Deacon Carroll

While police continued search for the murder of Anya Sosoyeva, Los Angeles, Cal., co-ed, the existence of a student group, the “Thelemites,” was revealed. The organization is known to the students as the “Purple Cult.” Among its officials are Wilford [sic] Smith [Wilfred Talbot Smith], high priest; Regina Kuhl [sic] [Regina Kahl], priestess, and Luther Carroll, deacon.