Record: 200
Name: Robert (bob) Jackson
Referred By: Other
From: Bradenton, FL USA
Time: March 17, 2003 at 17:53:33
Comments:My history is entwined with the House/City of David. My Grandfather, Father, Uncle, Grandmother, Greatgrandmother, and Mother all belonged to that grand historic Colony in the early years.
As a youth (born 1937) I was influenced by the Brothers and Sisters there. I often sat on Sister Marys lap and listened to her, and Cora Mooney preach. I grew up at the House of David Park, enjoying the amateur night and jazz band, delicious ice cream (especially the waffle cones). The trains were simply the greatest thrill as they circled the park with their high pitched whistle and puffer bellies belching smoke. Dad and his brother, drove the trains during the teens.Grandma lived in Bethany house near a small park. I fondly remember the farms. The Rocky, Marilyn, 40 acres and the Swamp and walked along the St Joe river that ran in the back of the Rocky Farm. I loved the zoo with its neat stone model house and monkeys. Drinking the Eden Springs water was a treat as we always took some home with us. I never lived at the colony but was raised only a few miles from it, on Agard St near Union Park. Grandma Claudia Flake was a member over 50 years and Great Grandma Martha Holman died there before I was born. Luther Jackson, (my father) Arthur Jackson, his brother and his father John spent a few years there in the teens. Luther and John lived on High Island, in lake Michigan for a short period. Dad and Mom (Pearl Flake) met there and married in 1930.
I have the fondest of memories still and am excited to locate this great web site and to see that the colony still is active and lives on. I have pictures that date back to those early years and 3 of the porcelain statues that I kept after nearly 50 years of being absent from that locale.
What a wonderful trip back in memory land, thanks to the web site, and thanks for the concern to remind the world of this incredible place.
Record: 199
Name: Deborah J. Dennison
Referred By: Other
From: Honolulu, HI
Time: January 31, 2003 at 06:25:25
Comments:Miss the House of David and Mary's City of David ... was a grand place.
When I was a young girl, I appeared in the amateur contest more than once at the Beer Gardens at the HOD. I got into the finals and won (Hawaiian dancer). I made my professional debut as a dancer on that grand old stage with Chic Bell and Bill Dragland!
What memories I have! Sure would be wonderful if the places I remember were restored.
I too took accordion lessons from "that lady" (Mrs. Cady).
Yes, those were the days (the 1960's) !!!!
Those who remain, will stay in my prayers.
Record: 198
Name: Lacie Archibeque
Referred By: Other
From: Las Vegas, Nevada
Time: January 26, 2003 at 14:38:08
Comments:Hello,
I used to live at the City of David and I just wanted to see it one more time.
Hi to everyone and to Mr. Taylor.
Record: 197
Name: Kurt Schroeder
Referred By: Banner
From: Grand Haven, Michigan
Time: January 14, 2003 at 20:24:00
Comments:My grandfather played basketball for the HOD in the early 1930's and I'm interested in more information and photos. I have some photos and personal information but would like more about the team.
Record: 196
Name: D. Churchill
Referred By: Other
From: Watervliet, MI
Time: December 29, 2002 at 17:48:08
Comments:Been checking this site on and off for a while. I was raised in about 5 miles from the House of David in the late 40's - 60's and spent a lot of time there as a child. I took accordian lessons from a lady the lived there. My grandfather use to tell me about Ben & Mary Parnell.
Great site. I read everything I can find on the House of David since I have lived here all my life. Thanks for keeping the history alive.
Record: 195
Name: Damien Blackley
Referred By: Banner
From: Queensland, Australia
Time: December 11, 2002 at 04:16:04
Comments:Have believed your teachings for as long as I can remember, through Gods help, hope to become obedient to the entirety of the law.
Record: 194
Name: Bob Shea
Referred By: Just Surfed In
From: Tarpon Springs Florida
Time: November 28, 2002 at 15:17:48
Comments:The area of the House Of David & The City Of David was my paper route when I was 13 years old . I went to Boynton school Until 1955 . I was born on Higland Ave. behind the House OF David.
Bob Shea
Record: 193
Name: Paul A. Baum
Referred By: Other
From: org. Benton Harbor, Mich
Time: November 10, 2002 at 23:31:24
Comments:It's been a few years since I've last visited the website...boy, some major improvements or additions since the last time i came across the site. Good job to all involved....hoping to get back home to visit relatives at the end of november and see how things have improved since i left for the military way back in the 1980's. I'am now residing in Ocean Springs ,Ms, everytime i go past a little place located just north of Gulfport, ms is place called the city of david, dont believe its part of Ben's and Mary's city of david. If my grandfather was still alive, he could still tell some stories about the house of david. (Samuel Hawn ) he's survived by my two uncles michael and bill Hawn. My grandmother Frankie Hawn was a cook in the vegetarian restruant. Well, thanks again for keeping the memories alive. Paul A. Baum the son of the man with the peacock...
Record: 192
Name: Ken Blake
Referred By: Other Search Engine
From: Lisle, Illinois USA
Time: September 12, 2002 at 08:02:06
Comments:My sister-in-law's father James Crow was a member. He played on one of the championship teams in the late 20's. He was managing the blueberry farm in 1999 when he died. He was also a trustee.
Record: 191
Name: J. J Frara
Referred By: Just Surfed In
From: Benton Harbor, MI USA
Time: August 25, 2002 at 15:00:24
Comments:Hi! I'm glad you have baseball games again! And the tours, too!
Record: 190
Name: Lenette Evans
Referred By: Just Surfed In
From: St. Joseph, Michigan
Time: August 23, 2002 at 00:16:02
Comments:I just love to come to this website to see all the wonderful stories that everyone writes about of their fond memories of the House Of David. I collect post cards and newspaper clippings on the House Of David as well as Downtown St. Joe, Benton Harbor, & the old Silver Beach Amusement Park.
I come spend my summers in St. Joe with family & visit the House of David when I am here. I live in Nashville, TN & Sedona, AZ several months out of the year. But it sure is nice to think back at the good ole days of the House Of David!
Record: 189
Name: Bradley Hannaford
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Time: August 12, 2002 at 01:38:20
Comments:I am Melinda Hannafords eldest brother. Got in touch with Wendy Gardener as well. What a wild looking bunch we Hannafords are. Mind you, most of them seemed to have more hair than I've got. GRIN
Record: 188
Name: Rob
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From: Wales, UK
Time: August 11, 2002 at 11:24:46
Comments:Thanks for the info. Have bookmarked your site.
Our site http://www.wood-turners.com
Record: 187
Name: Bonnie J. Sullivan
Referred By: Other
From: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Time: July 31, 2002 at 04:43:06
Comments:My father, my sister and I visited you back in 1949 and again in 1952. I have never forgotten the calm atmosphere. I became a vegetarian because of you. Thanks for the memories. I am 70 yrs. old now and look forward to visiting again.
Record: 186
Name: Lynn Searles
Referred By: Other
From: Portage, Michigan
Time: July 20, 2002 at 17:14:07
Comments:My Grandparents came from Texas in 1913 with 6 of their 7 children. My Grandfather died in 1915. My Father, Clay "Mud" Williams, and Uncle, Austin "Tex" Williams, played for the House of David Baseball Team.
I visited my Grandmother there almost every weekend until she died about 1958 or 1959. We often went to the Park and rode the train and I almost always had an ice cream cone, with a sugar cone of course, even though I was allergic to milk.
The last time I was there was when I was 16 when my Aunt and Uncle came up from Texas for a visit and we ate vegetarian spaghetti at the restaurant.
I have many fond memories of being there. I have pictures of myself at the park riding the cars and by the miniature houses. It was a great place. My Dad drove the train when he was younger.
Record: 185
Name: David Priest
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From: London UK
Time: July 20, 2002 at 08:23:16
Comments:I am totally fascinated with the surviving communities of the English Prophets. There are so few left in England and the UK, so it is good to know that other countries continue this ancient British tradition.
Record: 184
Name: Lynn Baushke Weddle
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From: Columbia, SC
Time: July 13, 2002 at 13:26:08
Comments:My father came to the City of David with his father when he was young. He worked in the restaurant / cafeteria until he left for college in the late 50's.
I visited there when I was younger. I can remember the arcade games and the outdoor park.
My brother came to visit you recently and you had saved photos belonging to my grandfather, who lived and died there. The photos you passed on are priceless to us, the only pictures we have of a young grandmother and grandfather. Thank you so much for such a considerate act, both the saving of the pictures and the giving of them to our family.
Good Luck as you go forward and I hope to return to visit again some day.
Record: 183
Name: Fran Rabin Merar
Referred By: Yahoo
From: Chicago, IL
Time: June 18, 2002 at 15:45:40
Comments:As a child (1950 to 1960), my family spent every summer at the City of David in a 1 room cottage (cottage #79).
My mother even had dishes and pots and pans stored there as she cooked a number of meals on a small 2 burner electric hot plate (don't know what ever happened to the dishes and pots and pans).
What wonderful memories I have. Thank you for this site.
Record: 182
Name: Suzanne Snider
Referred By: Friend
From: New York, NY
Time: May 15, 2002 at 16:05:13
Comments:Hello to everyone at the colony! The site is looking great.
I am a graduate student at Columbia University in New York City.
I am compiling interviews and research about the City of David and the House of David.
I hope anyone interested will write me about their own experiences or those of friends/family.
Suzanne
Record: 181
Name: Barry Mayhew
Referred By: Yahoo
From: Victoria, B. C., Canada
Time: May 7, 2002 at 15:27:13
Comments:I am now 65 years old and as a young boy recall my father talking about the House of David touring baseball teams.
I have a dim memory that the team may have played an exhibition game in the town in which I was raised; Kamloops, British Columbia. This would have been in the late 1940's or early 1950's. Is there any record of the team ever appearing in Kamloops?
You have produced an excellent website and I congratulate you on this effort. I will definitely be ordering some memorabilia from your giftshop in the future.
Record: 180
Name: Gina
Referred By: Other
From: Watervliet, MI
Time: April 19, 2002 at 11:34:32
Comments:What a great website!
I am overwhelmed whenever I drive by the HOD wanting to stop and stare in amazement. It is still such a beautiful place!
Record: 179
Name: Paula Vanlandingham
Referred By: Just Surfed In
From: Hartford, MI
Time: April 7, 2002 at 21:06:51
Comments:Heard a lot about the House of David from my mother and grandmother.
Did not know till now about tours. Great ... I'll be looking forward to seeing the House of David this summer.
Glad I came across this site!
Record: 178
Name: Frank Baxter
Referred By: Friend
From: Hartford, MI
Time: April 7, 2002 at 18:01:43
Comments:Most of my family were members of the City of David, some still are. I grew up there. Enjoyed your revised website, great information.
Thanks
Frank Baxter
Record: 177
Name: Diana
Referred By: Other Search Engine
From: Los Angeles California
Time: March 24, 2002 at 23:07:12
Comments:As a young child I remember visiting an uncle, Samuel Sipes, at the House of David (where he lived and to which he belonged).
We always stayed in a large, 1 room cabin with a small screen porch. Uncle Sipes would take us to ride the train, go to the pavilion, and eat ice cream. I still have a few little wooden boxes with the House of David insignia.
I would love to locate any information regarding him. I think he died in the early 1960's. If anyone has any information please contact me.
Thank you,
Diana
Record: 176
Name: Joyce Snell Peek
Referred By: Just Surfed In
From: Springfield, MO
Time: March 20, 2002 at 14:49:18
Comments:As I grew up in Benton Harbor and spent summers at the House of David enjoying the beauty of the land, the huge gold fish in the ponds, the music, the train rides, and the ice cream; it all brings back fond memories of my youth. I was even privileged to have my wedding rehearsal dinner (May, 1966) in the dining area of the House of David. I was pleasantly surprised and pleased to find out that the House of David is still in existence as I left Benton Harbor in 1970 and have not had the opportunity to visit that area of Benton Harbor since that time. I certainly will make a point of visiting and taking a tour when I am in Benton Harbor in the future.
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