This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.

This goo was worth a point in August 2023.

publication date: Saturday, July 29, 2023 (part of August 2023)

category: Religion

clue: She was known for treating her parishioners squarely.

explanation: Aimee Semple McPherson, aka Sister Aimee or Sister, was a Canadian Pentacostal evangelist popular in 1920's and 30's. She became a media celebrity and founded the Foursquare Church. more…

intended difficulty: hard

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, and Scott Hardie


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