July 28, 1975

Cambodian Refugees Arrive in West Virginia

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Diocesan Press Service
Carolyne Aniba, Diocese of Washington

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Martinsburg, W.Va. 's new neighbors move into their home: 127 East Burke Street, next to Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church. The family is from Cambodia and was relocated by Church World Service through the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief. The Rev. Messrs. Charlie McNutt, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Martinsburg, and Roger Henshaw, rector of Zion Episcopal Church, Charles Town, spearhead the ecumenical tri-county task force on refugee sponsorship. Their goal is to relocate 30 refugees into the area.