Rutherford was the one that claimed angels guided them, I don't remember Russell making these claims but even today we still hear dub stories of angelic direction. jwfacts.com show more samples of Rutherford's claim to angelic guidance. Here is a scan of just one claim.
1933 Preparation p36,37
Outside of wts pubs here is a eye rolling article from Time Magazine where Rutherford speaks of being divinely authorized concerning Beth Sarim and those claiming to be returned ancients.