FRIEDENS MESSENGER
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FRIEDENS MESSENGER
FRIEDENS MESSENGER v . A PRAYER.FOR THE NEW YEAR O tender Ch.rist, bless Thou thi,s year! Bless Thau its dawnr'snd, bless Its noontide and its euening, Lord; And let each heqrt confess, As days and. weeks and. ntonths go by To help the year grow old, That of Thy glory, King ol Kings, The halt not yet is told, Mary D. Bfine -0. January,L948 C. V. Church Directory Pastor: PauI presso l9l0 Newhouse Ave., GArfietd 0g44 Pastorts secretary: ErIa vossr 2019 Dermar, Granire city, III., TRi-city r99g.M organist: Edward B. sieckmano 1960 E. warne Ave., Goodfe\ow 1697 Cusrodian: Charles Hobbs, B9S0 N. lgth Sr., GArfield ?142 Church Councll Wllllam ft. Goedeke, prestdent 4 4 u 7 aH o l l y A v e . , c o o d f e l t o w 2 6 8 2 . .w. Ra_yl^T-on{ If uni n g, .IIl ce-presldent 4422a,Bircher Blva., cOoafetlow-f SgO. Ilerbert_Rennecamp, Secretary 6420 Perry Ave.-cOoalfeltow 2eSt. D r . ! e s _ t _ e Irr . J a s p e r , t r i n a n e i a l S- -e- c- r -e-t-a- r" v 4984Chippewa, Fl-i"nders fOfjr. Eitlwin Heineck, Treasurer 4240 N. !'lorissant Ave. CEntral 1490. Iferbert Die4<man 7545 Marillac Dr. PArkview 2681. Julius F. Moeller 391la Ashlanal Ave. trRanklin 1?28. tlbert C. Schlueter 3403 N. 14th St. CEntral 2510. 'Walter It. Ifoelscher 2905 Dotlier St. NEwstead b02?. Oscar G. R'. Limberr 72 Bellertve AcreE. coodfeltow ??99. Wllllam P. Toehl 5841 Vivian Ave. GOoclfellow 6188. -Girves StamDer 6111 Sherry, MUtberry 4584. Church School Do$9^Ov91pe9k, presialent ancl eeneral Supt. 4552a Athtlone Ave., Cotfax 6b66, Elizabeth Caatell, Vice-presltlent 1409a,Penrose, CEntral g4gg. Betty Borgelt, Secretary 144? Obear Ave, Le_on?^ ?uever, Financial Secretary 5443 Oriole Ave., Evergreen 2012. Herbert Rennecamp, Tr.easurer 6420 Peffy Ave., Gooalfellow 26b1. Chadotte Heina, Enrollment Secretary a z 4 o f \ . - E l o r l s s a n tA v e . , C E n t r a I S B Z S . AT:lrp Superintendent ltome DoDr 3t*""lann,. rzru rr! rtortssant Ave. CEntral 1490. Mlsr_{n-1a press, Superintenttent Adult DeDt rvJ.u Newhouse Ave. GArneld 0U44. Geo. .E. Ifoffmann, Supt. Senior Dept. 3924 N. tgth St., CEntral 6408. Ette. lmith, Superintendent Intermedlate DepL 4925 Emerson Ave. Eivergreen bZ?1. Betty_Borgelt, Superintendent Junior Dept. 1447 Obear Ave. Elsth€r Hoff, Superlntendent prtma,ry DeDL 4516 Pope Ave., Couax ZblZ. Ros.e-ll3-Greise, Superintendent Beginners DeDt, 4115 McPherson. JEfferson ??bi. He,*n Heirlg.ck,_Superintenalent Nursery DeDt. 4240 N. tr'lorissant Ave. CEntral 149u. Ccmctery Board .W. .th. }r. tr'relse, Presldent 2940 Monlteau Drlve. Evergreen 10E6. Joseph L Moeckel, Vice-prestclent 5476 Arlington. Eversreen 49?5. F'r9d W. Moeller, Secretary 8622 Tara Lane, COlfax 6480 tr'rank A. Smith, Treasurer 8123 Glen Echo Dr., COUax ?g6g Brothcrhood Glrves Stamper. President 6111 Sherry Ave. MUlberry 4b84. Mathew Eilerts, \/ice-Pre6ident 8461 Edna.. GOodfellos' 3881lVlalvjn Schmid, Secretary 1 9 1 6N e w h o u s e A v e , Wrn. Sergel, Treasurer . 3820a Sullivan. JEfferson 0841. Sedlor Cholr Elmer Zioeier, president 3829 SuUivan Ave., NEwstead 1g9b. Freal Sommers, Vice-preslclent 8836 lluiskamp, EVerCreen ???9. Patsy Owings, Secretary +15 Ferry $t., C-Entral-0?92. Dorls Schmldt, Treasuier 4501 Athlone Ave., GOodfellow 481d. Tromen'r Gulkl Mrs. Audrey Moeckel, president 5 4 7 6A r l i n g t o n A v e , , E V e r g r e e n 4 9 ? b . Mrs. Lottie Rosteck, Vice-presiclent 2013 Newhousc. cArneld 5580. Mrs._La,vern Lehr, Recorcling Secretary 3636 Pine Grove. EVergrden 8484. " Mrs. Virginia Stoughton, Corres. Secretary 4 5 5 2R u s k i n , L ' O f J a x ? 8 6 9 . Mls_.-F.uth Herbert, trinancial Secretary l9l0a, X'crrv Mrs.-tr'lorence Rennecamp, Treasurer 6 4 2 0P e r r y A v e . , G O o d f i : i l o w 2 6 b 1 . - - Gultilchrlrt Elarl Overbeck, president 4552a Athlone Ave. COlfax 6566. Elizabeth Cadell, Vicb-prestdent 1409a Penrose, CEntral g4gg. Ette Smith, Secretary 4925 Emerson, Evergreen b2?1 Evelyn Brune, Treasurer 4212a '!I/arne Ave. Evenlng Gulld Ruby Boedeker, president 4320 Obear. CEntral 9068. lIrs. Catherine Ebeler, Vice-presldent 4650 Shlrtey place. T[bca Sewlng Clrclc Mrs. Mildred Strotheicle, president R , 4 , B o x 5 9 7 ,B a d e n , N O r t h l a n d 1 T l . Mlss .Am,el4 Llndemann, Vioe-p.""td.n, 4240N. f'lorissant Ave. CEitral 1490. !dlc. MqIy Moore, Secretary ,145?Clarence, COlfax 5502. Mtss Annetta Schmitlt, Treasurer 1 4 0 0N e w h o u s e , C H e s t n u t 9 2 4 8 . Lulu tr'realerlck, Secretary 3429 N. 14th St. tr'lorence llilkerbaeumer, Treasurer 4525a"I'atr. coodfeltow 1219. L'sherg gttltun-riilerts, Chairman, E9!"v wrtd""ker, charl-es Hufendick, sr., val Helst, trred schuite, caldwell, Rorantrcerhardl wirton Horn, Frank Keller, Girv& Sl"-lje", ir"rph il"h;;w;li;"lil;: Melvlr land, ,Elmer Strotheide, Robert Rullkoetier. Ehrhardi k.Ee, nct6rt'SanA"cork, ,W'm. Ruhlanrt Jr wauer volkmar, tr'rankcrabish, rrarord Sfeizleni,narr tive"reir, nivi"oiia*'ilruiu", 3f,::Lt""^?l3fr? dthc$sengcr Jqlqbens Volume 36 . St. Luois, Mo,., January, 1g4g Number 1 THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION The annual meeting of X'riedens Congregation will be held on Wednesday, January T; at g:00 o'block P. M. Preceding the meeting, at 6:80 p.M., the members of the Women's Guild will serve a X'ellowship meal at a cost of g1!00 per Berson. In order that our women may know for how many to prepare it is quite important that all make reservations, not later than Monday, January 5. The annual meeting this year promises to be very important inasmuch as matters will come up for consideration which should claim the attention of every individual member of the church. At the annual meeting a year ago the Church Council was authorized to appoint a committee to make recornmendations for necessar.y improvements of the church plant. This committee will be prepared to submit a detailed report. Besides, it. will devolve upon the congregation to elect four members to serve on the Church Council. It should be interesting to our members to learn that a change will be made in the mode .of electing these members. The Nominating Cornmittee, appointed by the Church Council, will submit the names of six candidates of which four are to be elected. Thus, the members of the congregation will be granted the privilege of exercising their personal choice of the candidates. Naturally, nominations may also be made from the floor. Inasmuch as it may be possible that many of bur members may not be personally acquainted with the candidates, we herewith submit the names with brief statements relative to their quali flcations for membership on the Church bouncil. We are listing them alphabetically: Mr, Geo. F. Buecltler, has been a member of Friedens Church over many years. He with his entiie family are interested members of Friedens Church and are to be found in attendance at the worship services wellnigh every Sunday of the year. . Mr. Eayrnond, Ebeler is one of the younger members of Friedens Church, who is a veteran of World War II, $rho, with his wife Darleen. nee Lehde, is a regular interested attendant at divine worship. Mr. M,atthew Eilerts is generally known among our members, having served as usher over a period of years and consequently may be found at his post of duty wellnigh every Sunday; Mr. Peul, Schinke has been connected $rlth n'riedens Church over a period of many years ahd has given evidence of real interest in the development of the church and likewise, with his wife and son, is a regular worshiper in the sanctuary and is also a member of tr riedens Choir. Mr. Albert Schlueter has served one term as a member of the Church Council and is eligible for a second term, Thus he is perhaps favorably known to our members and he likewise, with his wife, worships regularly in the Sunday services. Mr. Geo. W. Btei,nkam^phas been connected with Friedens Church since his birth. He has at all times given evidence of great loyalty to the church, having previously served as a member of the Church Cguncil and is now willing to again serve The congregation. He likewise is a faithful worshiper in the sanctuary. Christmas at Our House Always the Christian people look toward Christmas, the birthday of the Christ-child, with deep interest and sincere devo'tion. Always it is an occasion for great rejoicing to be reminded anew that "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish but have everlasting life." During the Advent season on every Sunday our attention was directed toward the spiritual significance of Christmas. We were urged to Brepare our hearts for the indwelling of the Christ.chikl through the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the sovereign of our souls, to influence us in our thoughts and emotions to prove ourselves children_ of God and followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. to choose that way of life which is acceBtable to God. $pecial emphasis was placed upon the need of earnest and sincere repentance in order that our hearts might be cleansed frorn all unworthy and sinful thoughts, to become a suitable dwelling place for the Saviour of the world. Whether or not we have received real Christmas blessings depends much how well prepared w-e were to have the Christ-child born again in our hearts. The observanceof the festival was ushered in on Sunday afternoon, Dec 21, when the litile children of the Church school, the Nursery, Beginners and Primary departments, assembled in the sanctuary under the light of the Christmas tree, to.pay their childlike tribute to the meaning of the birth of the Chr,ist-chilal'for them, with their singing of the Christmas carols, the recitations and the dramatization of the Nativity, All were alelighteat 4 Friedene Messenger THE FRIED4NS MESSENGER Is published monthly in the interest of F'B.IEDENS EVANGELICAIJ AND REF'ORMED CHURCH 19th and Newhouse Ave., St. Louis, 7, Mo. SubscriBtion: Distributecl gratis at the church doors the flrst Sunclay of every month. By mail 60 cents Der year. ' Editor: PAITL PRESS, 1910 Newhouse Ave. Phone. GArfeld 0844. with the beautiful Christmas story which was related so effectively by Miss Esther Hoff. The service received an added emphasis by the presence of the little boys and girls who constitute the Sunday school of Fellowship Center, who with the pastor of X'ellowship Center, the Rev. Warren Hilflker, had been invited by the Goodfellows' class of the Senior department, to receive inspiration from the program. Later this group was served with refreshments and made happy with Christmas gifts in the Church School Auditorium. Following the service of the children of these departments were invited to the Church school hall to receive their gifts and to greet th.e jovial Santa Claus, who by his aBpearance made the occasion complete in joy and happiness. At 7:30 on the same day, the remaining departments of the Church school with many visitors met in the sanctuary to witness the podrayal of the Christmas story with slides of beautiful views thrown on the screen. Departments of the Church school, as well as organizations of the church, offered White Gifts for the causes of Christian lienevolence and eharity. On Christmas Eve at 7:00 o'clock, many groups of young Beople again joined the carolers to sing in the streets. At 10: 45 o'clock, the Midnight Christmas Service was held with a candlelight procession by the Choir, and with many worshipers in the sanctuary, to honor the Christ-child at a time so neaJ' to the hour when the Christchild was born, X"ollowing the midnight service the Lord's Supper was celebraterl with many in attendance. On Christmas Day at 10:00 o'clock the second Christmas service was held which was attended largely by members, friends and visitors who could not be in attendance at the midnight service. Again the worshipers had an opportunity to celebrate the Lord's Supper. l'he special Christlnas offering received was dedicated to Caroline Mission and X'ellowship Cen. ter. During the Christmas season the church sanctuary presented a beautiful appearance with deeora. tions provided by the Special Days Committee of the Church School, represented by Lois Kroepel, Ronald Baum and Ralph Krohne. We thank them for the attractive background for worship. ANI\U A L R E P O R T S Friedens Choir Having come to the close of a successful season, the Choir wdlcomes the opportunity to report their activities throughout the past ygar. Unlike most organizations, the Choir is on display to all members of the congregation through their service to the Church on Sundays and on special occasions. Our purpose is to encourage a love for good music and to enhance and beautify the church Services through song. In addition to singing at church services the Choir also endeavors,to further assist the Congregation by giving entertainments of a musical nature.. This yea,r our projects were an Operetta enlitled "Pickels" and an Organ Recital given to dedicate the Memorial Organ Album. At this recital the Choir sang several numbeis and our organist, Mr. Edward Sieckmann, as well as otr former organist Mr. Carl Braun, completed the program by playing musical numbers on the organ. These plojects together with our participation in the mass choir which sang for the Synod meeting at the Kiel Auditorium, a song fest given by Salvator Church in conjunction with .Friedens and special songs at the Easter services anO g0tn anniversary services made our seasoD a very full one. We also made recor(lings of the cantata "The Seven Last Words." The social side of our organization was not overlooked as a means of keeping our organization together as a happy unit. A dlnner party, swim picnic, steak fry and family dinners at the church helped relieve our routine of singing. It was at one of the family dinners that we celebrated the 1Oth year of service at Friedens Church of our organist Mr. Edward Sieckman. Our equipment was not neglected. A donation of new surplices by members of the congregation, togethel with new filing cabinets, additional coat hangers, individual hangers for our robes, and a rnirror, aided in keeping our equipment in good condition. Our membership swelled to 38 through the addition of Jean Strus, Jcan Freebersyser, Dorothy Kraeger, Robert Rutrlkoetter and Paul Schlnke. Also one of our former members who was on leave of absence returned, namely Helen Press. In closing I want to express to Mr. Sieckman, the Choir's appreciation of his splendicl leadership, lVe enJoy working with him. Friedens And so we close another successful year. We hope to continue to grow thr.oughout the comirrg year and gladly welcome anyone who loves rnuslc and would like an opportunity to better serve God through song. Sincerely, Dlmer F. Zi.eger, Pres. Friedens Choir Friedens Church School It is usually difficult to make a yearly report because the events which 'seemed so interesting and vital at the time of their occurrence have lost their appeal to those things which are happening NOW. Our great objective is to develop lives which are dedicated to the Chlist way of life. It is not always easy to determine how far we succeed in this Burpose. However, the enthusiasm of our various departments in carrying out their several service projects is always a fair indicator that at least one phase of our teaching has not gone amiss. We follow with just mentioning a few of these proJects. The Beginners depaltment was able to buy a treat of milk for some children at tr'ellowship Center with their birthday money. Twenty-eight children of the Primary department with nine parents visited the Orphan Home and distributed 'eighty-three gifts. The entire churcir school contributed three hundred pounds of clothing and shoes to the World Service along with a substantial gift of money. One class in the Senior department sends packages overseas quite regularly and the same class also gave an afghan to Caroline Mission. Another class entertained the children of the Evangelical Children,s Home here at X"riedens. So the list grows, a living testimony of Jesus' words, "Inasmuch as ye have done it to the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." We have also been recipients of many favors and help from others. The Church Council had some of the floors refinished in the school halls and some kind young men refinished one in the big hall. We were also Bermitted to share the use of the mimeograph with other organizations. One obliging member of the Council who is also a calpenter gave us the large pieture frame which \{as used so effectively in the Christmas program last year. Our teachers visited at other church schools last year in order to become better acquainted with programs which are being worked out elsewhere. About twelve teachers attended the leadership training course held at Trinity Church last sBring. The following changes in personnel .were made in the course of the year. Mrs. Jane Sieckman, Mr. Millard Randoll and Mr. Albert Schulze re- Megseng€r t sigrred. Miss Betty Jean Qlrigley transferred from the Junior to the Beginners Department. Mr. Ben Brakensiek resigned as superintendent of the Senior department and transferred to the Intermediate department to become a teacher. Miss Betty Borgelt became the superintendent of the Junior department and Mr. George Hoffman took Mr. Brakensiek's place in the Senior department. We were sorry to lose Mr. Ted. Wimmler our Director of Religious Education when he accepted to become pastor of the E, and R. church at Old Monroe. Thus we reach the end of our year with a Rally Day service in church and the reconsecration of teachers which is so meaningful to all who are interested in litile children and youth. We have done much, but we can also do more, for God ahvays helps those who are willing and eager to grow. The Home Depart_ment . The Home department of the church school under the leadership of Miss Amelia Lindemann has 74 members and 6 workers, The offering for the last church school year was 9b0.10, out of which $2.88 was paid for their party held in March. They have a get-together in March when they play games and have coffee and cake and a few prizes. They meet every flrst Thursday of the month at 11 A. M. with Rev. Paul press who eiplains 4 or 5 lessons, which is very interesting. We would like to have more members. If your mother or any invalid or shut-in would like to join the Horne Department, we will be glad to go and visit them and bring them a book in which they can read the lessons in their home. Annual Report of the Brotherhood far 1947 . In January we had installation of officers. Rev. Press explained the topic of the 194? program, At our March meeting Bro. Herb. Diekman showed the picture of the Reil Wagon, sponsored by Swift & Co. March 14th we sponsored a X'ish X'ry, which was well attended. On April 4, another ffsh fry also was very well attended. At our April meeting, Rev. Press was our guest speaker. At our May meeting we had the opportunity of having one.of our Brothers, Rev. Ted Wimmler', as the speaker of the evening. June meeting was X'a.mily Night. Two picwere shown, 1946 World Series, and a .tures 'Mickey Rooney comic. On X'ather's Day our Brotherhood sang at the 8:00 and 10:80 service. July was ogr busiest month, Our picnic was held at Maple Grove, and we had a wonderful 6 Friedeng turn-out. On the evening of July 13, we, with the officers of other organizations joined in the great mass service held at KieI Auditorium. On September 19, the Father and Son Banquet yas held. A delicious meal .,vas served by the Women's Guild. Rev. Warren T. Hilflker, Pastor and Director of Fellowship Center, was the speaker. A very interesting program was arranged for the evening. In October the Brotherhood sponsored the Boys' Basket Ball team. The team will always appreciate your presence at their games. Our November meeting ryas a Smoker. All advprtizers in our MossnttcnR,also representatives of business flrms were invited. After the business meeting, a picture was shown from the Bell Telephone Company. In December the election of officers for 1948 resulted as follows: President, Girves Stamper, VicePresident, Matt Eilerts, Secretary, Marvin Schmid, Treas., Wm. Sergel. Five new members were added to our Brotherhood. Rev. Teil Wimmler, Roland Baum, Chas. Hobbs, Paul Schinke, H. Tucker. In the December meeting we were favored witlr the showing of the movie: "The Women's Guild Cooking Apple Butter," by Mr. Wm. Goedeke. Donations for the year vr'ere as follows: tr'riedens Anniversary, $90.00; Fellowship Center', $100.00; White Gifts, $50.00. The Boy Scout Troop is doing nicely. Our dartball team also is doing well, as up to December 9, we have won 12 and lost 3. In closing I take this opportunity to thank my fellow oficers and committee members for working with me in the past two years, and wish the best of luck to the new officers for 1948. Respectfully submitted, Elmer Strotheide, President The Women's Guild year The of 1947 has been a year of splendid opportunity for the Women's Guild and as it draws to a close, we are deeply grateful for the many avenues through which Friedens women are rendering service. Nowhere could we find a group of women more interested and faithful, and they have given an excellent.account of ther!selves in all departments of the work. This spi|if of cooperation means reporis are being made to the Regional and National offices which reflect the sincerity and great effort which has been put forth. X'inancially, we have shared resBonsibility for the Brogra.m of Women's work in the denomination, by accepting and meeting our challenge in full. Benevolenceswere not overlooked, as on Easter Monday we, together with the Sewing Circle, Messcnger visited the Good Sirmariton Home. The Evangelical Chiidren's Home wa3 the place of our June meeting and subsLantial gifts were le{t at each Home. A word should be said about our excellent Literature Department of which Mrs. Wm. Goedeke is Chairman. This year through this department a special effolt was made to increase the sale of subscriptions for the denominational "Messenger'." We feel this very flne magazine is worthy of increased circulation and to encourage interest the Women's Guild subscribes for and makes six copies of each issue available to anyone interested. May Party, always an important event, was well done by the Special Events Committee, headed by Mrs. Vance Bruce, and when another event, in the form of Homecoming and Community day in October, came along we \vere a bit skeptical of the outiome, and what a joy to be able to carry through successfully. l\Irs. Helen Quigley and her group arranged the program and it was tluly an occasion as together 1ye stood in the church sanctuary and rededicated. ourselves to service. Here we must remember the Women's chorus, who under the direction of Mrs.'Edward Sieckman have made an outstanding contribution to our program. During the prolonged anniversary period projects 'were numerous and all outstanding. Cooperation seemed the keynote af,d our treasury looked rather substantial as a result. The Sewing Circle graciously relinquished their right to share in the profit from the congregational dinner on Family Niglrt. Our Bake SaIe, under the management of Mrs. Frank Talleur was highly successful as was the apple butter project, of which much has already been said. Through the kindness of Mr. Wm. Goedeke and Mrs. Roger Stoughton we saw ourselves at v/ork, when the movie "Apple Butter f ime at Friedens" was leleased for the flrst showing, on the occasion of our Christmas Party. Effort and cooperation of so many for which we are tirankful, enabled us to go beyond our planned anniversary gift (tables) and we made an additionai contribution of $200.00to the anniversary collection. This addition to the flnancial support we customarily give to the church throughout the This report would not be complete without a special expression of grateful appreciation to our pastor Dr. Paul Press, our Church Council President, Mr. Wm. Goedeke, and the entire Church Council for their helBfulness and understanding during this past year. Truly this has been a great year foi' the Women's Guild and with loyalty to our God and kinship in a common cause we look ahead with renewed spi.rit to 1948. Respectfully submitted, Aud,rev E. Moecltel Friedens Messenger 7 Evening Guild sary, 990; Fellowship Center, $10; Orphans,Home, One of the really fine experiences that member._ $25,ancl White Gifts, g120; Emmaur-ffo_"., lZO, ship in an organization within the church brings which was given in February as a Valentine treat is the fellowship with other Christians shaling in bf ice cream. kingdqrn work, and we of the Evening Guild liave We will observe our Birthday party as usual been especially fortunate in this respect. in X.ebruary, and we will Le glad We this . year .friends to greet treasure the contacts we have enjoyed with other our again ou that day. groups during the ninetieth anniversary observMilrLred, Btr,oth,eide, president ance when we worked together on various projects. Noteworthy among events in which we particinated were the mothers and daughters banquet spon_ The Guildchrist sored by the Women,s Guild, the missionary anal The most outstanding event on the Guildchrist fellowship meeting on family night, a share in calendar every year is, of course, our Fall project, the entertainment at the anniversary banquet, as this year the ,,Hoosier,s Hangout,,, built. on the well as assisting the Reapers Class in presenting theme of an old-fashioned country store. Noveman outstanding travelogue on our national parks. ber 14 was a very rainy night, but in spite ot Among gifts during the year were ninety dollars this, the faithful friends of the Guildchrist helped to X'riedens on its annivelsary, together with the to make our efforti successful. Hard work at a proceeds . derived from the missionary meeting. last minute feverish pace seems to be one of the Our white gifts were designated, as follows: .things that do most to bring the Guildchrist tofive dollars each to the Evangelical Children,s gether. Anticipating the final proflt this affair, Home, Fellowship Center, Caroline Mission, we voted to give the Church a birthday gift of Emmaus Homes at St. Charles and at Marthasville. $100, and to give g50 as our White Gift, to be Our annual visit to the B. R. O. Girls Club was distributed among our denomination,s various the occasion for much fun for the youngsters as homes, etc. well as their enthusiastic participation ln Due to several circumstances we wel'e not a ae_ able votiofal program led by Rev. press. .At present a moving picture this year, our. to but ar.e Christmas Party, games and toys were received looking forward to showing a very good one at for Pellowship Center.. the first opportunity. We considered the purchase Deep thanks are extended to Rev. pless of an electric bell control for our church for belts, his ever willing assistance ancl guidance but upon investigation fountl that the price at all was times and to the Women's Guild and others much too high at this time. whose splendid spirit of cooperation was . Upon recommendation of the Aqniversary evidenced Comthroughout the year.. mittee, the Guildchrist sponsored the assembling, The monthly pr.ograms have been ably handled printing, and .distribution of ,,Buzz the Book.,, No by our memb6rs, and we pray that with guidance doubt ahnost everyone is quite familiar with this the new year will mark greater achievements handy book which lists all our Church in members all phases of activities with their addresses and ,phone numbers. lMe The Evening Guild is anxious to attr.act offer an apology for the inevitable errors, mor.e alwomen into its ranks to assist in the development though every owner will agree the litile loot is of its program and thereby experience close ,.e_ well worth. the twenty-flve cents. All proceeds lation with Christian women who desire to ser.ve of- their sale go direcily to ilre Church. We have their church and promote the extension of its in_ sold approximately 2g7 books, and have-almost fluence into a world sorely in need of its message. 200 left. During the year we wet.e privileged Le1na Mi.rth to receive seven new members, Mr. and Mrs. Hines X.ord, 'Misses Miss Helen X'rederiksen, Helen and The Tabea Sewing Circle Lorraine Schuster, and Mr, and Mrs. James Cadell, The Tabea Sewing Circle as usual hacl a vefy all of whom we copsider valuable assets to our busy year, We clidn't even take a vacailon this organization. year', for the past three months have workecl The year, of course, was not without its social two days a week. We quilted 89 quilts durins activities. One of the highlights in our program the past year. is always the installation banquet, 'We wlren^we"haa had the pleasure of welcoming several ne.lv the pleasure of hearing the Rev. Louis H. Lam. members this year and hopg they will continue to mert speak to us on the family relationship in the work with us. home, the church, and the nation. The new Death claimed one. of our faithful membels, officers installed on this occasion were Mrs. Mrs. Minnie Lehde, and we miss her very much. Elizabeth Cadell, X"irst Vice-president, Miss Erte We made contributions to the following: Olal Smith, Secretary, Miss'Marjorie, Krey, Chaplain, Folks Home, glb; Easter offering, gb0; Anniver. and Mrs. Leona Duever and Mr. Hines tr,ord as I Friodone members-at-1arge. In June we enjoyed a steak fry meeting at Emerson Electric Plant Playgrounds. (Some of our members actually brought steak,!) In August we held our Bicnic at Blanchette Park in St. Charles. We always look forward to our Christmas Party on the December meeting. The Guildchrist always extends a cordial invitation to men and women wlro are .young in heart as well as in year5 to join in Christian fellowship. ResBectfully submitted EMl, L. Ouerbeck, President Friedene Youth Fellowship During the past year, the Youth Fellowship had a yery busy and a very happy year. The first big event to take place was the instailation dinner which was held at church on the 24th of January. A very delicious meal was served us by the mothers of some of our members. Rev. Press was called upon to install the newly elected officers, Atter the supper a surprise edition of the "Jabberwacky" was distributed among the members. On the 16th of March a "progressive dinner" was held. We left immediately after church and finished our dinner about 6:30 P. M. I think all rilho attended had a very nice time. As is the custom the Youth Fellowship served a "tea" immediately foll.owing the testimony service on the 30th of March, On Good Friday evening the X'ellowship dyed Easter eggs. On Easter Sunday we served breakfast, which was attended by a great mapy members of the church. In May, the F ellowship was asked by the Goodfellows Class to help entertain the orphans from the Orphans' Home. The children were brought down to church by cars, which were escorted by two motor patrolmen. The children vrere then entertained by playing games, after which a very delicious lunch was served. In June, we again installed three more officers. This time we had our installation dinner at the Warwick Hotel. The most interesting event of all was the trip to Old Monroe, Mo. Rev. Wimmler invited the Fellowship to spend a day with the young people from his church. At 9:30 A. M. we left St. Louis on the "Mark Twain Zepbyr," arriving at Old Monroe about 10:30 A. M. We were met there by a group from Rev. Wimmler's churah and were taken to the church grounds. After church service we were served a very delicious dinner. I have never seen so much food at one meal in all my life, Around 5:00 P. M. we had.a wiener roast. As usual, all good things must come to an end, so we had to leave Old Monroe at 8:30 P. M. The.train was very crowded, so we had to sit in the baggage car. We then proceeded to sing all the way hoee. Messenger Our project for the year was the carnival, which was held on the 26th of September. Although the weather was rather bad, we did have a yery nice crowd, On the 9th of November we sponsored the "X'estival of Lights" service. We had as our guest speaker the Rev. Nolte. Our annual hayride was given on the 15th of November, and was attended by a large number of members, even though the weather was rather cooI. The ?th of December, 1947, the Youth Fellowship disbanded. This being due to the fact that uo one seemed to be very interested in the work of the organization, and that a new organization was being formed by the younger members of church. In ciosing I would like to take this opportunity to wish the younger members of church every possible successin their new organization. Ronatril,Baum, Presid.ent Statement of Operations fer Month of November, 1947 Rncntprs Duple.x collections .-.--.--------.------9985,62 Loose collections ---.-------..-. -..-----126.81 Anniversary offering-additional -------..-."-..".627.03 Messenger 1.00 '12,93 X'Iower fund offering Budset -------"...----.---"....26.00 Contributions 55.00 DISBURSDMENTS Salaries -".-----."."..--9655.00 General Synod ApBortionment ..-----------...-...-. 262.00 Ministers' Retirement Annuity tr'und --------.-13.75 Postage L7.27 Gas and electric 52.93 Supplies 70.90 Janitor supplies 9.75 Messenger Insurance -..--..-.--238.48 Altar flowers 6.00 Choir music ---.....----........--........ ?.38 Advertising --"--..-..--60.00 Tuning pianos -...---... 21.00 Misc. expense -.-------.----...--80.00 Church Calendar January 2-Workers' Association of the Church School. Supper served 6 P. M,' 4-New Year's Day services. 5-Brotherhood. 6-Cemetely Board. 7-Annual Congregational Meeting. Supper, 6:30 P. M. Business session, 8 P. M. 8-Women's Guild. Luncheon, 12 noon. business session,1:15, Friedens I4-Evening Guild. l9-Federation of Churchmen's Brotherhood Ban' quet, Bethel Church. 20-Church Council. 2l-Guildchrist. 26-Church School Cabinet. Tabea Sewing Circle every Wednesday, I A. M. to4P.M. Boy Scouts every Tuesday, 7 P. M. Girl Scouts every Thursday, 7 P. M. Choir rehearsal every Thursday, 8 P. M. W'orship Services 8:00 and 10:30A. M. every Sunday Church School9:00 A. M. Children of the lfing November 30-Joy Lynne, daughter of Charles Schaefer and Berenice, nee Stokes. Born Oct. 21st. Sponsor: Elmer Stokes. 4293a Sacramento A]re. November 30-Janice Dolores, daughter of Henry Ellington and Margaret, nee Rellmann. Born Oct. 2nd. Sponsors: Edward Rellmann, Dolores Aubuchon. 4606 N. Broadway. December 14-Linda Ann, daughter of Clayton Casey and Margaret, nee Rose. Born SeBt. 28th. Sponsors: Esther Traughber, Shirley Rose. 3902a N. 22nd Str. December 2l-I(.ara Deniese, daughter of Allen Hodge and Loraine, nee Reckert. Born Nov. 6th. Sponsors: Paul Reckert, Raymond Winkler. 4855 Riverview Dr. December 25-Susan Jean, daughter of Jean Elmer Stamm and Mary Ann Johnson. Born Aug. 3rd. Sponsors: Robert Wedler, Junelyn Stamm. 4202 California Ave, Lovets Sacred Bonds Henry . Olehesky On Nov. 29th the pastor officiated at the wedding of Lynn O. Henry and,Eunice J. Olchesky. J. W. Widdicombe and Elizabeth Schettle served as the official witnesses, They are now living at 4241 Pine Str. Sturzl - Buchwald On Dec. 1-7tl;.Ttnatz Sturzl and Augusta Buchwald entered into the state of holy matrimony, the ceremony being performed at the parsonage, with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ahlers serving as the oficial witnesses. The bride is a member of X'riedens Church who has come into the closer fellowship with the church within this last year and now, as she gave her hand and heart in marriage to Mr. Ignatz Sturzl, we are comBelled to bid her farewell as she leaves our fellowship to follow her Meegenger 9 husband to Livingston, Ill., where they are now at home to their friends. We tender the bride and her husband our sincerest congratulations and best wishes and pray that God may bless them and guide them safely through their married life. Tho Chapter of Sorrow Tillie C. Woehler, nee Hattemer Borrr Jan. l, 1887, died Nov. 28 at the age of 60 years, l0 months and 27 days Funeral l)ec. I from the Suedmeyer & Sons Chapel, interment in Friedens. Cernetery Mrs. Tillie C. Woehler had been ill during the last four years. Occasionally her condition would improve rrhen her loved ones were led to hope for recovery, however, her condition again became serious until it reached a critieal stage when very quickly she was summoned out of this life. She is now mourned by her husband Albert Woehler, her sister Carrie Kulp, her brothers Alex and Otto Hattemer, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Henry Weitzel Born Nov. 3, 1865, died Dec. 6 at the age of 82 years, I rrronth and 3 days Funeral Dec.8 from the Math. Hermann & Sons Chapel, interment in St. Johnts Cemetery Mr. Henry Weitzel came to a good ripe age and had enjoyed good health until within the last three years when the frailties of his body asserted themselves, rendering him the object of many attentions of care which were brought to him by his loved oUes. Within the last week of his life his condition became critical, when he subcumbed. He is now mourned by his son Wm, Weitzel, his daughter Mrs. fm. Maupin, his sisters Louise Schulenburg. Margaret RupBel, Bertha Kinstler, Anna Eiselle, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brothersin-law, nephews and nieces. Walter [I. Goldstein Born Sept. 19, lBB4, died Dec.9 at the age of 63 years, 2 months and 20 daye Funeral Dec. 12 from the Math. Ifermann & Sons Chapel, interment in St. Johnos Cemetery Mr. Walter Goldstein in former years lived very near to X'riedens Church. It was the pastoi's privilege to have confirmed his son Vernon, which brought the family into closer relation to the church. Later the family moved to greater distance from the church. He had been employed at the Wabash Railroad Company oyer a Beriod of thirty years where he v/on the higir esteem and good will of his emBloyers by reason of his strict application to his responsibilities and his willingness to render service wherever possible. In the l0 Friedens peculiar manifestations of life's experiences, he seemed to carry a heavy burden caused by concern of his health, which he felt he could not face and as a result met a tragic death. He'is now deeply mournetl by his wife Loretra, nee Schmidt, his .son Vernon, his daughter-in-law, one grandchild Betty Jean, his brother Clarence, his sister Lulu Heidbreder, sister-in-law. August Winter Born Nov. 5, 1866, died Dec. 12 ar the age of Bl yearsoI month and B days Funeral Dec. 16 from the Math. Herrnann & Sons Chapel, interment in Friedens Cemetery Mr. August Winter was so generally and favorably known in North St. Louis. He had many friends who reacted so. favorably to the traits of character with which he was endowed. He was blessed with a disposition which attracted people and consequently rendered him a favorite among all who knew him. He was very useful in the realm of living and service in which he was placed. Very early in his life he turned to mgsic as his life's profession, Since the age of nineteen years he distinguished himself in musical circles. Over a period of many years he was connected with the Strassberger Conservatories, serving successfully as president. He had been blessed with good health and even as he came into adv'anced years . he Was enabled to follow his pursuits in life with scarcely any interruption, until the last few years of his life when his beloved helpmeet was confined to her home and bed with an illness which eventually rendered her well-nigh helpless. With sacrificial deyotion he waited uBon all of her needs, day and night, and provided every comfort and convenience'for her until it pleased God to relieve'her from her sufferings in July of this year. His rnany attentions of care to her took their toll and resulted in illness which came to him so quickly. His loved ones provided every conceivable comfort and convenience for him. Very quickly the final summons came to him. Messenger had blessed her union of love with Mr, Henry J. Lampert with fourteen children, five of whom having preceded her in death. In addition to these, she had adopted a child. Her husband had departed this life on Feb. 26, 1919,and it devolved upon her to rear her large family. Up to her advanced age she enjoyed the respect of all of her children, who adored her and gave every evidence of flIial devotion to her. God harl blessed her with goocl health throughout her life, however, it fell to her lot to face suffering and anxiety within past years when twice she sustained hip fractures which conflned her to her bed over many weeks. Being endowed with a biC spirit and a strong will, she was re_ stored, much to the joy and happiness of her family. She became ill during the extreme heated peribd in August which left her with a state of extreme weakness, since which time she had been confin.edto her bed. It was then that she experienced so many attentions of love and care which were brought to her by her children, her sons and daughters-in-law, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who vied with each other to surround her with every conceivable comfort during all the hours of day and night, trinally God in His great mercy called her out of this life and now she is mourned by her daughters Nora Rode wald, Grace Vogt, Emma Zeidler, Elsie Bailey, Esther Lyons and Dolores Lampert, her sons Henry, William, Hermann and Charles Lampert. She is also mourned by seventeen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, one great-great.grandchild, sons - in - law, daughters - in - law, nephews, nieces and one brother John Koehr. John P. Hahn Born April 3, 1866, died Dec. 14 at the age of Bl years, B months and ll daya Funeral Dec. 16 from the Alexander Chapel Interment in Yalhalla Cbmetery , Mr. John P. Hahn was the father of Mrs; Elmer Heidemann who, with her husband, are loyal and interested members of tr riedens Church. Mr. Hahn was privileged to come into the fullness of yearg He is now mourned by his daughters Rose Lake- after having spent a" useful life. He was enabled brink and Alma Schwetye, one granddaughter to follow his pursuits over many years wlthour Virginia Schwetye, his son-in-law Christ Lake- interruption. In latter years the frailties of adbrink. and cousinsl vanced age asserted themselves so that he.was compelled to seek medical care, Very quickly his Anna Lampert, nee Koehr condition reached a critical stage when he suc. Born Aug. l, 18590 died Dec. l0 at rhe cumbed. He was endowed with traits of characage of 78 years, 4 rnonths and 9 days ter by which he endeared himself to all who knew Funeral Dec. 13 from the Calvin F. Feutz Chapel him. He sought to render a seryice whenever an fnterment in Bethany Cemetery opBortunity presented itself and never failed to Mrs. Anna Lampert was a member of X.riedens give evidence of his interest in his calling in life. Church as well as a member _of the Women's He is no'rr'deeply mourned by his wife Angeline, Guild. She was held in high esteem by all who nee Vormehr, with whom he had lived in happy knew her, God had endowed her with a pleasant marriage. About nine years ago they were prividisposition and a spirit of real frieudliness. God leged to celebrate their golden wedding in the Friedens presence of their loved ones and many friends. Both he and his wife ever gave evidence of deep gratitude to God for. having permitted them to live together over so long a period. He is also mourned by his daughter Irene Heidemann, his son Herbert F. Hahn, his grandson Allen, his son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces and many friends, Gustav V. Sauerbrunn Boru Feb. 4,1893, died Dec. l? at the age of 54 years, l0 months and 13 daye Funeral Dec. 20 from the Math. Hermann & Sons Chapel, interment in Valhalla Cemetery Mr. Gustav Sauerbrunn was a veteran as tyell as a casualty of the flrst World War. While in servipe he had been gassed, the effects of which he cai'ried with him through these many years to the day of his death. Every effort was made to accomplish a cure but all to no avail. His condi. tion grew serious as time went on and finally God in His great mercy relieved him from aU eaithly sufferings. He enjoyed the sciod will and admiration of all who knew him. Patiently he bore his burden. He derived much comfort and cheer from the many attentions of love and care whieh were provided for him by his family. He is now deeply mourned by his wife Ethel, nee Spradley, who only recently had yielded her mother in death and now deeply mourns the de. parture of her husband. We pray that God may be very near to comfort and stren{then her, He is also mourned by his daughter, Lorna, his son, Gustav, his sisters Irma Mackensen, Helen Schu. macher and Esther Crawford, brothers-in-law nephews,nieces and cousins. Ethel L. Lehnerts, rree Precise Born June 19, 1903, died Dee. 19 at the age of 44 years and 6 months Funeral Dec, 22 from the Peetz Funeral Home Interment in Valhalla Cemetery Mrs. Ethel'L. Lehnerts some years ago had been a member of X'riedens Women's Guiltl. As she was joined in marriage with Geo, tr'. Lehnerts, she likewise assumed the responsibilities of mothering his children from a previous marriage, She was still young in years when the final summons came to her. God had blessed her with good health and she was enabled to meet her responsibilities with. out interruption. God had endowed her with beautiful traits of character which she ever revealed in her relations with her acquaintances and friends. The final summons came to her so yery quickly and quite unexpectedly. Having suddenly taken ill on Wednesday, Dec. 17, when on X'riday, Dec. 19, she succumbed. We tender her loved ones sincere EymBatby in the deep sorrow which hag Messerger lt come to them and we commend them to God's loving care and mercy. She is now mourned by her husband, Geo. F. Lehnerts, her daughters, Loreen Thompson and Julia Beck, and her son, Geo. W. Lehnerts, one grandson, her mother, Barbara precise, her brothers, Clarence, Marvin and Elbert, sons-in-law, daughter-in.law, sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. Alexander P. Orr Born March 6, lBB4, died Dec. 28 at the age of 63 yearso 9 months and l? days Funeral Dee. 26 from the Suedmeyer & Sons Chapel, interment in National Cemetery, Jefrerson Barracks Mr. Alexander p. Orr had enjoyed good health throughout his life until two months ago when he was suddenly overtaken by illness to which he finally succumbed. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War where he distinguished .himself. He had lived here in St. Louis since 190?, where he made his contribution of service in the realm of living in which he was placed. He is now mourned by his wife Mrs. Catherine, nee Cast, his son Alexander, Jr., his daughter Mrs. Earl Kehr, his granddaughter Jane Kehr, his mother-in-law, his sisters Ethel, Robbie and Mrs. C. C. Gholston, daughter-in-law, son-inlaw, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews and nieces. Amelia Mostert, nee Perrin Born March 22, 1864, died Dec. 25 at rhe age of Bl years, 9 months and B days tr'uneral Dec.29 from the Math. Hermann & Sons Chapel, interment in Friedens Cemetery Mrs. Amelia Most'ert was privileged by the grace of God to come to a good ripe age. Though she had attained unto fourscore years and one, she was blessed with good health in the possessionof all her faculties. She maintained her active interest in the affairs of life and derived much joy and happiness from her contacts with her acquaintances, friends and her family. She was endowed with a big spirit to face even_the adyersities of life. Even in her advanced years she still desired to be indepeudent to perform those duties and tasks to which she had become accustoited. She commanded the respebt and admiration of hel children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had spent Christmas Day in the presence of her children, enjoying herself and appearing to be in the very best of health, when, upon returning home, she so very quickly and unexpectedly succumbed to a heart attack. She is now deeply mourned by her daughters, Arnelia Renfro, Ann, Mahler, her son, Eugene, fifteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, two sisters, Mrs. Coughlin and Mrs. Reddick, nephews, nieces and one cousin, t2 Friedene Messenger Goodfellow 2400 B. F. $T. 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Come in and look around. l6 Friedens Meseenger GOodfellow 4880 MATH. HERMANN U SONS 9UNERAL DIRE9TORS FAIR AIID WEST FLORISSANTAVEI\IUES Our EstabliEhmen k Air Conditioneil A. C. SCHLUETER Contractor & Buililer Nero & Repab Work - Insulation Storm Sach lnstalleil 3403 N. l4th St. CEntral 2510 ffiil; 41 IO WEST FLORISSANT AVE FRIEDENS CEMETERY Be00North Broadway(ar Riverview) lnviteg prospective lot buyers to investigate the advantages of owning a lot on thls beautiful burial ground, PerBetual care and x'lower Endowment provided, Auguet Mueller, Supt., MUlberry 6126 rf,B.K GUS.' Hc will thoa you hou to lcetch ,errr,l NORTII ST. LOUIS FISH MARKET 3609 N. llth St. Dreoseil onrl Live Fish Alwayson nanit ' Oysterl antl Shrimp in Season Glus Wahlbrink, Prop. CEntral 1660 Vash-fuIachine & Electric Seraice Vringer Roltr' and Pqrtt BOJE ELECTRICCOMPAITY POHL& KING MONUMENT CO. !lu. 51008a58|rBpoADWAY 3708-10West F.lorissant Aye. GArflel<l gT62 NEwstead 0240 RUSSELLTLOWERS Mrs'tr The olil, relioblc and, itependfr,ble bu"el. tuess frntu laoorably known to oll ol ErteiXms rnembert l'oi"illl,rn andGrovo (3 blocks east of Granil) nM[.@. BIf"tsRGf'S Exterior and Iaterior Painting Best Gradesol Materials usetl - No subsfltutes - satisfa,cflonGuaianteed 8461 Edna Goodfellow 33Bt I carry Tforkmen,l ConDensatlo! and Ltrblltty Iuurenco FRIEDENS MESSENGER ,dN \,w THE LENTEN SEASON 0n every Wednesday night during the Lenten Season special servicee will be held at B:00 otclock, beginning ,dN \u February, L948 Church Directory Paetor: Paul Preer, l9l0 Newhouee Avcq GArfield 0844 Pagtor's Secretary: EIIa Vose, 2019 Delmar, Granite City, IU., TBt.Ctty l99B.M Organist: Edward B. Sieck-anr 1960 E. Warne Avc.e GOodfellow 169? Cuetodian: Charles llobbc, 3950 N. l9rh 56 GArtreld ?142 Ohurch oouncll Wtulem If. coetleke, President {407a Holly Ave., Goodfellow 2632. Raymond Ty. Ilunlns:, Vlce-Prestilent 4{22a, Bircher Blvil.. cOotlfellow 6E30. Herbert Rennecamp, Secretary 6420 Perry Ave, coodfeuoiv 2661. William P. Toehl, Flnancial Secreta,ry 5841 Vivian. GooalfeUow 6138. Ealwln Eelneclg Treasurer 4240 N. Florlssant Ave. ,Ctntral 1490. Paul Schinke, AssL Trea,surer 4009 N. 22ntl St. cArflelal 11?0. Ilerbert Diekman ?646 Marlllac Dr, PArkvlew 2631. tlbert C. Schlueter 8408 N. 14th SL CElntral 2610, Oscar G. R. Llmberq 72 Bellerlve Acrei. GOoclfellow ??99. Girves Stamper 6111 Sherry, MUlberry 4584. Geo. F. Buechler 5230 Gresham. HUtlson 4021. Mathew Ellerts 8461 Etlna. GOotlfellow 3381. Ocmctcrt Borrd '>h. II. Tr. Fr.lrG, Prcllal€nt 2t40 Monlte&u Drlvc. EVcr3rcca 10t5. Joleph 14 Moeckel, Vlee-Presltlent 6{76 Arllnaton. Eversireen 49?5. Frcil W. lfoellcr, Sccrctery 8622 Ta.ra, Laue. COlfa.r 6{80 F rank A. Smith. Treasurer 8123 clen Echo Dr., Colfax ?369 Chlrcl School Dorig Overbeck, Presldent and G€neral Supt. 4552a Atbtlone Ave.. Colfax 6566. Elizabeth Catlell. Vice-Prestdent 1409a,Penrose, CEntral 3488. Betty Borgelt, Secret&ry 1{4? Obear Ave. Ireona Dueve& Flnanclal Secretary 5443 Oriole Arre,, ElVergreen 201?, Ilerbert Rennee,amp, Tr'€a,surer 6420 Perry Ave.. Cloodfellow 2651. Cha-r-lotte Eelna" tnrollment Socretary 4226 N. tr'lorlEsant Ave., CElntr8l EiZ6, Aqrglg-qqqemann, SurrGrintendcnt ffom. DIDL 4240 N. Florissa,nt Ave. CElntr&l 1{90. Mr!-. Aqlla Prer!, Superlntendelt Aalult DcDt 1910 NewhouEo Av€. GAr0elal otat. ce9: E, Iloffmann, Supt Senlor DeDL 3924 N. 19th St,, CEntral 6408. Elttc Smlth, SuDerlDtcndeDt Intarmci[s,t. D.Dt 4926 Emenor .l|'v.. Dv.rtr..! 5tt1. Betty Borgelt. Superlntentlent Junlor DeDt. 144? Obeer Ave" Elrth,er lloll, SuDerlnteDdoDt Hmlrt D.DL {516 Pope Av€,, Colf&x 2612. Ro_8.ell.e _Grelre, Superintendent Begtnnerr DepL 4434 Casueman. Slaltrey 6819. Ilelen l{elneck, Supertntendent Nur8ery DeDL 12{0 N. FlorlrEant Ave. CElntrel lti0. BrothGrLood Glrves Stamper, Presttlent 6111 Sheriy Ave. MUlberry 4584, Mathev/ Eilerts, Vice-President 8461 Edna- cOodfeUow 3381Marvin Schmial, Secretary 1916 Newhouse Ave. -wm. Sergel, Treasurer 3820a Sulllvan. JEfferson 0841. tcder Ololr Elmer Zieger, Presldent 3829 Sullivan Ave;, NElwstead 1805, 3'reil Sommera, Vlce-PrerltteDt 8836 Huiskamp, Elvergreen Z??4. Patsy Owin8:a, Secr€tary 115 Ferry St., CEntra,l 07i2. Doris Schmidt, Treasurer 4501 Athlons Ave.. coodf€llow {815, Women'i Gutlit Mrs, Audrey Moeckel, President 5476 Arlington Ave., Evergreen 49?b. Mts, Lottie Rosteck, Vice-President 2013 Newhouse, GArflettl b530. Mrs. Lavern Lehr, Recorallng Secretarv 3636 Pine Grove. Evergreen 8434. IUrs. Virginia Stoughton, Corres, Secretary 4552 Ruskln. COlfax 7860. MIs^._F,uth Herbert, Financial Secreta"ry 1910a,Ferry Mrs. -I'lorence Rennecamp, Treasurer6420 Perry Ave., GOodfeilow 20b1. Gulldchrl.t " Da,rl Overbeck. Preslalent 4552a Athlone .A,ve. Colfax &5€6. Elizabeth Cad€ll, Vlce-Preslalent 1409e Penrose, CEntral 3{8t. Ette Smtth, Secreta,ry 4925 Emerson, tVergreen 62?1 Evelyn Brune, Tre&surer 4212a Warne Ave. TabGr lcwlD.i Chcl. Mrs. Mildred Strothelde, President R'.4, Box 597, Baden, Northland t?9. lf,l!! Amell& Llndema,nn. Vlce-DrGltdent 4210 N. tr'lorissant Ave. CE:ntral 1490l{'rr. l4ary lf,oorG, SGcratery {{67 Clerence, Colfar 6602. Mlss Annetta Schmialt. Treasurer 1406 Newhouse, Cttestnut 9248, Evcntnf G[lla Ruby Boealek€r. Presldent {320 Obear. CEntral 9063. Mrs. Catherin€ Ebeler. Vic€-Preslalent 4650 Shirley Pla.ee. Lulu Fretlerlck, Secreta,ry 3{29 N. l{tb SL !'lorence Hitkerbeeumer, Trea^aurer 4525a Fatr. GOocltellow 1219. Urhcrr xiarl overbeck, Chalrman, Ilenry walalecker,'Charlee Hufenilick, sr.. Val lletst, frerl Echulte. Melvtn .W.iltorr Caltlw€ll. Roland Gerhard| Horn, Ralph Krohne, Willtaftl Ruhtentl, Elmer Strotheide, Robert Rullkoette& thrhartlt L€.nge, Robert Santlcork, Wm, Ruhlantl, Jr., Robert Irampert. Wa,lter Volkmar, tr'rank Gr&bl"sb, Ilerold Stelzlenl, EaymoDtl Ebele& Charles Mueuer, \ JFricDcns/flScssenger Volume 36 St. Louis, Mo., X'ebruary, 1948 Number 2 THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION The annual meeting of the congregation was held on the night of January 7 with 165 members in attendance. Preceding the meeting the mem' bers sat down to a delicious fellowship meal which had been provided for them by the Women's Guiltl' After an hour of Christian fellowship, the business meeting was opened at 8 o'clock with the president, Mr. Wm. H. Goedeke, Presidjng. The anhual reports of organizations had already been publishecl in the January issue of the Mossnrr-enn,so that the congrqgation concentrated upon the annual reBort of the Bastor and the financial reBorts of the congregation. By action of the congregation, these reports are being pubAll of which lished in this issue of the MEssDNaun. l'eveal that the year 194? has been an exceptionally good year for Friedens Church in every phase of its large program as well as in the cooperation and support of its members. Gratefully the .congregation looked back to the 90th anniversary of the church which was observed with a rich program extending over ninety days, in which the members of the church cooperated wholeheartedly. The report of the committee on Planning and hnprovements of the church plant called forth a lengthy discussion in which the physical needs of the church were given closest attention. The following members of the congregation wele elected to serve as members of the Church Council: Geo. X'. Buechler, Matt. Eilerts, Paul Schinke and Albert C. Schlueter. The retiring members of the Church Council are Dr. Lester H. Jasper, Julius F. Moeller and Walter Hoelscher, who were given a vote of gratitude and appleciation for the services rendered. It v/as a vely good meeting in whichfuiuch interest was demonstrated in the work of the-church. It was also voted to offer the pastor an increase in salary for which he again expresses appreciation. These words have a special signiflcance for us as we are assembled tonight in the annual meeting of our congregation, As we Bause to let so many events in our church life of the past year appear before us in solemu perspective we recognize innumerable evidences of the outreachings of God's divine grace toward us, resulting in benefits and blessings which we shall never forget. In tlre past year all.of the various and varied phases of our church program revolved around the observance of the ninetieth anniversary of our church, an event to which we sought f6 give special and undivided attention, in order to give evidence of our gratitude to God for having sustained and used us for the advincement of the cause of truth and righteousness. The anniversary cpmmittee, which the Church Council was authorized to appoint, by abtion of the annual meeting of the congregation a year ago, accepted its commission as a sacred trust and labored diligeritly, systematically and conscientiously to prepare a progr&m commensurate with the dignity of the event and worthy of its spiritual significance for the church. The members placed their deepest interest, their best efforts and their unexcelled talents at the disposal of.the cause. The committee reaBed its reward in the successful manner in which the anniversary program could be carried out. Its members merit the fullest commendation of the congregation. The anniversary commiftee confronted the members of the church with a very definite test of their loyalty to the church.and their devotion to God by challenging them to offer their wholehearted cooperation to carly out a program extending over ninety days, with a special emphasis upon every phase of our chu-rch-life. This was a against new venture-a venture of faith-over serlous doubts that we would be able to bolcl the interest over so long a period of tlme. Be it saial The Annual'Report of the Pastor to the honor of so many of our members and friends that again faith triumphed over doubts Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is vithin and fears. God's drace heltt us; our members dld me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and fdrget not alt his beriefits. These words not fail us. Our members and friends must haYe of the 103 Psalm are significant in our relation to derived much inspiration from the house to house our God when we consider his lovingkindness, his visitation to all homes related to and connected mercy and love which he so bountifully bestows with our church. On this visitation the visitors upon the children of men. Ever shall we praise were supplied with copies of -the Anniversary and glorify him for his thoughtfulness of us even' Brochure which had been prepared by the anni' though he knows that we are sinful human beings versary committee, which contained a complete devotlonal service to be used in the homes oq unworthy of his gracious consideration of us, 4 Friedonc every Saturday nlght at 7 o'clock, as well as a complete schedule of all services and events for the ninety days. This was a service provided by the Anniversary Committee to which all of our peoBle reaoted with interest and cooperation. The Guildchrist also provided a service, greatly appreciated, by preparing a "Buzz Book," a di rectory of all members of I'rieilens Church, with addresses and telephone numbers. tr'or those, who as yet have not secured a Brzz Book, copies are still available. We shall not fail to hand a flctional orchid to Mr. Elmer Gerhardt for the greatly admired and expertly executed decorations in the sanctuary and the Church School Eall, We appreciated so much the efforts of the choir, under the able direction of Mr. Sieckman, to beautify the services with. appropriate anthems and solos, the rendition of which was outstanding. Likewise we thank our guest speakers who graced the servlces with appropriate messages. Now as we praise God for many blessings which we received from the ebservance of our annlversary, we are moved to turn to the benefits which we derlved, I believe that aU of you will a8ree with me that the anniversary aroused all of our members to a sense of the great privilege which is ours, to be deemed worthy by God to work for the advancement of his cause, which was demonstrated by increased attendance at the worship services and which has contiriued to this day. It was a source of deep. gratiflcation to recognize many who previously had not been so regular ln attendance. Many who formerly were aftliated with our church honored us with their desire to rejoice with us. Besides friends of X'riedens among whorn wpre members of other churches gave evi'their interest in our anniversary. Whether dence of or not these benefits will prove to be lasting will be determined by the attendance in our Sunday services in the future. The real worth of our Christian life is not determined merely by our church membership but by our attendance in the sanctuary for worship, The anniversary provided an opportunity to foster Christian fellowship. Various events sponsored by our organizations attracted many people and likewise many visitors. We were very happy to have so many in attendance. We became better acquainted with each other and also made new acquaintanceships and friendships. Let us never underrate the value of Christian fellowshjn and let us increasingly share in it. At the outset while planning the program the &nniversary 6et a goal for our members toward enlisting at lealt 90 members in our fellowship. Almost, lt seemed, that we would fail in reaching this goal. tr''inally when on the last Sunday of the year we had reception of new members lre were gratifled to announce'that vie had exceecled the Mogsengcr goal by 7,.Your pastor is very proud of these new members. and he is happy to state that aU of them are bona-fide new members, Many of them were won by personal evangelism. Aside from these benefits we were also blessed with monetary gifts. By reason of lncreased church attendance our Sunday ofierings increased coirespondingly. Our members and friends made much greater use of their duplex envelopes and as a result wi: were enabled to meet all of our expenses, and as the ffnancial report indicates, we can look toward the new year with a, gooal balance. By reason of increased receipts we were also privileged to meet our denominational apportionment in full. Our annlversary offering .also exceeded the flgure of previous years in a most satisfactory amount. With deep appreciation we acknowledged gifts from friends who are not connected with the church, and besides many of our members honored the annlversary with large gifts in keeping with the figure 90 or multiples thereof, bringing the total to $3,522.08. We thank all, including all of our organizatlong, for evidences of thelr loyalty to the church by their glfts. No doubt there were many beneffts derlved from our annlversary of an intangible Dature; spiritual bene" fits, which will flnd exBresslon in greater loyalty to the church. Now that our 90th Annlversary has become history, what of the future? WiU the success of our anniversary be an incentive to us to continue on the high level of Chrlstian worship, Christian service and Christlan living to which our obsery&nce of the anniversary has elevatetl us? Will we reach out even to higher levels of Christian experience, or will some of us fall back to the low level of an attitude of indifrerence to the church and the work of Gorl's kingdom, May I Euggest that we use our experlence durlng the anniversary as a pattern after which to plan our churcb work by adopting a defiDite "Go-Forward" program. I am happy to inform you that at a recent meeting of the Chllrch Cabinet the impetus has been giveu for sucllGtion. May all of us wholeheartedly co. operate with such a program as may be devised, Tonight it will tlevolve upon you to select new members to serve on the Church Council, May we herewith thank the Messrs. Dr. Lester JasBer, Julius Moeller and Walter Hoelscher who ar€ re- THE FRIEDENS MESSENGER ls publtshed montbly ln thb lnterest ol FB.IEDENS EVANGELICAI, AND REF.ORMED CHUNCH 19th anal Newbouse Ave., St. Loula, ?, Mo. Subscrlptlon: Dlgtrtbuteil grattB at the church doors the flrst Sunalay of every mouth. By mall 50 cents per year. Sdltor: PAITIJ PRESS, 1910 Newbouse Avq Phoue, GArf,eld 0841. Fricdene tiring, for the service which they rendered and for the interest they have demonstrated in the work of the church. Herewith I submit to you the offlcial acts performed by me in the past year: baptisms, 55; confirmations, 17 children, 11 adults; weddings, 47; funerals, 115; Communion served to 1,865. And now in closing may r .thank the congregatlon for continued confidence in me, for your indulgence of me and for courtesies extended. I have counted it a privilege to work with you in the cause of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Respectfully submitted, peut press McrsGrrger 3 DrseunsrMrxrs Messenger .-.-..-_.--.--.$ 5?9.00 Salaries 7,660.50 Gas and Electric 7ZE.E7 Telephone 1b9.00 Fuel-Coal and Oil bgg.2g postage 14?,01 ReBairs and Replacements -...--.--r)-48,s2 Janitor supplies 8b.84 Office supplies ?B.Bg Choir Music 92.90 Altar Flowers --..__...--_.-...--.. 9?.00 Water License .--..--..--....-..84.g7 Advertising 62.75 Homeco'ming Tea-Youth X'ellowFinaneial Statement of Friedens ship ........-..-.. 13.52 Congregation General SynodEntertainment--..-. 100.00 Statement of Operationg for Year 1947 Safe Deposit Rent&l 7.20 RscuPts Boiler Inspection......-...-.-....-.----4.00 Duplex collections .--...----.-..-$10,028.41 Organ Maintenance ---.-.-.----...-...-.... 133.00 Pink Lenten envelope collection 437.17 EvangelicalAthleticAssociation 42,50 Loose collections ---.--...---..7,543.73 Pulpit Supply ?5.00 Initial Cost envelopes 70.27 Organ SupBly 30.00 Contributions 1,437,00 Refrigerator Service 11.65 Messenger 354.75 Clean Choir Robes ..----.-... 34.85 Easter offeringMetropolitanChurch X'ederation 25.00 Individual gifts .........--..........-.-..$1,518.91 Piano Tuning 21.00 'Women's Guild .---.-------100.00 Piano Moving 13.00 Brotherhood 50.00 Memorial Album 20.00 Tabea Sewing Circle 50.00 Wm.Ruhland-CustodianService 250.00 '12.85 Church School --...--... RudolBh Cast-Custodian .....--.-20.00 _$ 1,791.76 Help for Custodian 125.10 Anniversary offeringElla Voss-Gift -------.--..--...--.---..- 50.00 Balance for 1946 --...---.-.-.--.-.-....-$ 2.00 Missouri Valley Synod Registra194? Individual gifts 2,680.08 tlon ....-......-.. 13.00 Baraca Class -...--..--... 25.00 tr'all Meeting Registration 6.60 Chgir .......----. 90.00 MissouriValleySynod-Treasury 101.97 Youth X'ellowship ----..-------50.00 Golden wedding (Transfer to ReChurch School ...-.---.90.00 serve account) .--.-.-._.-.-.___........... b0.00 Women's Guikl ..---...---.. 200.00 White Gifts-Emmaus Homes..-- 100.00 Guildchrist -..--.. r00.00 Supplies 449.75 Tabea Sewing Circle -....-...-...--.- 90.00 Insurance b17.b1 Girl Scouts 5.00 Duplex envelopes 200.?8 Goodfellows Class --.--..--.-----..-..-10.00 Ministers' Retirement Annuity Gleaners Class .---.--...--. 50.00 X'und -........--. 228.70 Evening Guiltl ....----.... 90.00 General Synod ABportionment-___ 9,942,00 Brotherhood 40.00 Miscellaneous expense 11b.b0 Reapers ($200,00 reserved for --$17,545.04 fans) ---..--....--..-$ 3.522.08 General Synod ApportionmentOpc.rating balance for year 194?.-...-.-g 2,994.72 Church School ---..--... 8 273.22 tr'lower Fund ----.....-..Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for ' I4 I.DO Board of Election Commissioners Year l94T 1?.50 Special gifts .--......---.. 117.50 Bank balance as of December 81, 1946-_-.$1,488.09 Women's Guild Anniversary-._....100.00 REcErprs Women's Guild Christmas Gift.--. 200.00 General .:...--.--.....------. $20,b89.?6 'White Gift-Youtb Fellowsbip--.25.00 World Service fngurance rebates and claime...... 494.04 Individual Gifts....$932.54 Church School.....-..126.7b $20,539.?6 Tabea Sew. Circle 48.40 6 Friedens Messenger Women's Guild--.---100.00 Gleaners Class..--.--. 5.00 In memory of Mrs. 10.00 CharlotteWarning Children's Graves Private Lots ---.---.---.-. 48.00 Public Graves ...-............-----------... 147.00 Stillborn 120.00 Extra Deep Graves 20.00 $ t,222.69 Installation Service - Rev. Removals 45.00 60.51 Warren Hilflker Steel Vaults 1-2.50 382.50 Organ Fund Lot Care 8,791.28 Christmas offeringSodding 174.50 Additional for 1946 44.50. tr'oundations 956.27 807.92 t94t 763.42 Plants and Flowers 281.90 50.85 Tax Withheld Trees --------..-2.50 23,064.23 Evergreen 1,394.50 Lots Sold "-------.------.---:.---4.869.50 8,083.0_0 $24,497.32 Perpetual Care .--.---.---..DISBURSEIIENTS Flower Endowments 400.00 General Evangelical FederationPerpetual Care, Partial payments 1,937.00 772.46 Christmas offering Total Receipts $36,466.?5 7,222.69 World Service .-.--..............---..-. 60.51 Fellowship Center $89,318.64 Organ Fund (Transferred to 1947 Disbursements 438.31 Reserve Account) Sodding ..."...-....-..,-..--$ 120.00 55,21 City Tax Refund Fouldations 159.42 $20,094.22 Plants and Flowers 177.54 Trees .------".--81.18 o"':*l,u: uu"ooutu"'" *' $4'403'10 3H:ffilc;;;................................ ,,3i3:33 Friedens Evang. and Reformed Church :l:yt" I":o-I:""t lala.ry and Labor x*und""-'-"-''. " i99'91 -16'683'00 Reserve Acco-unt as of Dec. 31, 1rg4l Equipment 598.27 4,871on Balance as of Dec. 31, 1946 .....-......---------,.-$ Rephir and Maintenance --------------883'49' Receil)etl' I'a,rgear oI 1g4i: rnsurance 526'94 Green Envelopes ...------..-----..------.--.$1,103.44 office expenqe 437'80 ?50.00 rndividual Gifts .....-.-,-.-.water "-"-"'-18'34 Interest (Govt. Bonds & Bank).--. 225.00 Cemetery Board -.-.-..-"-.. Women's Guild (Balance Reserve-x'und 2'500'00 --'-""""------'--""" 1b0.00 due on roan) -.".---..-..cemetery Board Reserve x"und-'--2'500'00 438.31 For Organ X'und -...---.----.. Perpetual Care, Partial Bayments 1,954.00 5,1-66.?5 Total Receiptsfor year of 1947...--$ Total Disbursements $36,316.bS Total cash on hancl as of otj' ': 1:4j' b1l1nce Bremen ..-..--.10,038.6e Dec. 31, 194? -".--.-.-..--". (Govt. rnvesrments Bonds t'1;;j3 . ?,500.;; ,J3$,f#ifl.f""; ;;;;:'.....::::.:: g 3,002.06 Cash on Hand -..-.....-.-Total for Reserve Account as ---..------------$1?,538.69 of Dec. 31, 194? $39'318.64 '':! Ed., H. Eeineck, Trcas, ,:, Reser\e Fund,.Sctt:ings Aeco1t1],t Dec. 3, 1946,balance Bremen Financial Report Fr{edens Cemetery Bank & Trust Co. _.,..--..-...--$4,23?.?0 Board 4 Year L947 Lg47 Deposits .. 2,b00.00 Dec. 3, 1946, Balance Bremen 1947 Int6rest Earned 29.10 Bank & Trust Co. .---.------.-------.-.--$3,023.33 194?.Interest on Government Bonds_---._.--.." 250.00 'l-71.44 Less Withhold Tax Accr. ."..-.--.--. John Dimitrov Bequest b00.00 Cash on Hand ---.-.--..... S 2.851.89 $?,516.80 1947 Receipts Balance De:c' 2i Adult Graves ry41 Bremel Bank & Trust co' '---"'-'---"-'-"-'-"'$7'516's0 Private Lots -,.---..--..*.--------t----..--$?,3?3.00 g?"516"80 Public Section -".-.-.."..."-.-.....,..--.. 1,6?0.00 I Frledeng Mersenger Inuestrtuents Jasper, bearing upon distinguished service ren_ U. S, GovernmentBonds .-.910,000.00dered by him in the World War: Perpetual, Core partiol, pwmeltts Dn. JASPEBAweaoso Mnner, Dec.3, 1946..--........... -.-.......-...-.$2,199.b0 "Dr, Lester H, Jasper, 4gg4 Chippewa Street, a 194?Receipts.-_---.-.--...-..-.. ......1.9A?.00 former lieutenant colonel attached to the Twenty. $4,076.50 first General Hospital has been awarded the Fald into Perpetual Care Account. tn 194?..$1,9b4.00 Bronze Star Medal, it was announced toilay by Balance Dec. 2, 194? .--.---......-. 2,122.50 Lt. Col. Vernon M. Smith of the Army and Air s4,076.50X'orce Recruiting Office in the New tr'ederal building. Respectfully submitted, Freil, W. Moeller, Secretary. - The award was made for Dr. Jasper's meritorious service while serving with the hospital in France from October 1944 to May 194b.', In Appreciation . We are happy to publish this note from the. Statement of Operations for Month of Treasurer of the Evangelical and Reformed Cburch, which indicates the full cooperailon of tr'riedens December, 1947 Church witb the Kingdom progra.n of the de- , Receipts nominatlon: Duplex collections -...-....--.-_..-..__.-..---_--.-__--_....$1,019.90 "Frledens Pink envelopes .---..--......--__Church: .b0 Dear Rev. Press: I am indeed delighted to note Loose collections --.....-._--.._ !17.44 Messenger that Friedens Congregation had paid ln fult its 1.b0 Anniversary apportionment for the year 194?, and sincerely ._-..;......--...-...-.."...194.00 Budget and Contributions ----.-.-..-.. thank you and your members for the ffne support 4g1.00 Women's Guild Christmas Gift and loyalty to the causes of the Master. 200.00 May all experience added Joys and blessings White Gift-Youth X'ellowship .-..--..-.....-_.._-2S.00 Special gifts ........--.... therefrom, 90.00 Cordially yours, Di,sbursements (Signed) f. A. Kech. Treasurer." Salaries ._--..-.._-.$ 655.00 We thank Mr. Keck for .,them kind w.ords." Repairs and Replacements -_....-..._--.. 330.06 Fuel-oil 7.81 Memorial Organ Fund Altar X'lowers .--._.-.........._-._ 10.00 Again it is our prlvilege to give recognition to Postage 22.39 the Memorial Organ Fund whlch, we are happy Telephone -'-'-'9.59 to know, still holds the interest of our members Gas and Electric . ....-.:--- -'..'-'--"-'-26.95 and friends. Memorials do have a definite sig. Supplies ......,................... 38.14 niflcance ln the llfe of the church, inasmuch as Homecomins rea-voutn r.eiiilil'..-.--. 13.52 the memory of loved ones is revered and with it General Synod Apportionment 460.00 the church is made the beneflciary of special gifts. Ministers' Retirement Annuity tr'und_---.-.__.13.75 We cherish very fondly the thought that the White Gifts to Emmaus Homes 100.00 memorial organ fund continues to have a placa in Memorial Album .-......... 20.00 the affection of our peopls. Misc. expense 2.00 In this issue we have occasion to Day tribute to the love and &frection of chlldren to. their February Church Calendar mother, expressed in a gift of 980.00to honor the 2-Brotherhood memoly of Mrs. Anna Lampert by her children. 3-Cemetery Board. Up to her dying day she was cheered, comforted 4-Annual meeting of the Federation of E. & R. and blessed by the many atteuilons of love and care, Churches of St. I/ouis and vicinity at Rewhich were brought to her by her children, which deemer Church. designation lncludes daughters-in-law, sons-in-law. Dinner served at 6:30 p. M.-91.2b per plate. grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great5-Women's Guild. Luncheon 12 noon, business grandehildren, whom we thank very slncerely for sessior,1:15. this expression of loie for ber-who also loved 6-Workers Association of the Church School. them with a true mother's love. Supper served 6 P. M. 9-Federation of Churchmen,s Brotherhoods, Mt. Honor to T[hom Ifonor Ie l]ue Tabor Church. We are very happy to trlubltsh a cllpping from U-Ash Wednesday--Flrst Lenten service, g p. M. the daily newBpapers relailve to a dlstinct bonor ll-Supper meeting of Evening Guild. wblch has been eonf-erred uDod Dr. I,eeter H. 13-World Day of prayer-Third Bapttst Church. Friedone I 1?-Church Council. 18-Second Lenten service-8 P. M. L8-Guildchrist supper meeting. Z1-George Washington Birthday Partv-Tabea Sewing Circle. Program, 2 P. M. 23-Church School Cabinet. 26-Third Lenten service 8 P. M. Tabea Sewing Circle every Wednesday, I A. M. to4P.M. Boy Scouts every Tuesday, 7 P. M. Girl Scouts every Thursday, 7 P. M. Cholr rehearsal every Thursday, 8 P, M. Worship Services 8:00 and 10:30A. M, every SundaY Church School9:00 A. M. of the Ifing Children December ?-Susan Marie, daughter of Voit Lee Dickinson and Dorothy, nee Quernheim. Born Nov. 11. SBonsors: Shirley Smith, Marie Kuehnet', 8612 Engler Ave., St. John's Station. December 30-Diana Lynn, daughter of Loren Britton and Thelma, nee Judlin. Born Oct. 5' !947. Sponsors: Harry Keim, Cecilia Keim' 4260 N. 21st Str. 'Wester' January 18-Ernest Lee, son of Ernest 1947. 10, Oct. Born nee Meyer. hold antt Mauree, Sponsors: Margaret Wengert, Robert Eugene Meyer. 3509 Barrett Str. ' Lovets Sacred Bonds Somtners - Whaley On Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14 at 3 o'.clock, the parsonage provided the setting for a wedding in which Eugene Louis Sommers claimed Vivian Maud Whaley as his bride. The ceremony was performed in the presence of Richard Gotsch and Marie Alice McOonkey, who served as the official \ryitnesses,as well as members of both families. The groom is a member of the Sommers family who are long connected with- Friedens Church. We tender these young people our sincere congratula' tions and best wishes for much happiness in their married life. Grothrnann - Chappell On New Year's Day at 10:30 A. M. the pastor was Brivileged to officiate at the wedding of Carl Wm. Grothmann and Cardelia Chappell. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Needham served as the official lsitnesses. They are now living at 4000 Lee Ave. B'urr.ows - Myets On Jan, 3, the church sanctuary was comfortably fiIled with friends who had come to witness the marriage ceremony in rilhich Carroll Arliss Burrows and Loraine Myers plighted their troth of love with ]Malter Myers as best , man and Jarie Gephart as maid of honor. Eugene Flanagan as groomsman and Bernice Gattis as bridesmaid, Moasongo-r making up the bridal Barty. The bride approached the chancel on the arm of her father, Mrs. Joseph Gordon rendering the yocal selections with Mr. Edward Sieckman Bresiding at the organ. The bride is one of our girls who has been received into membership with the church through conflrmation. and who has maintained her connections with the church. We pray that God may bless this union of ldve and provide much happiness and many blessings for Loraine and her husband. They are now living at 2129* Gano Ave. Schmiih - Falkenkein On Jan. 6, Wm. John Schmidt of Lenzburg, Ill. and Doris Anfi. I'alkenhein of New Athens, presented themselves at the parsonage and requested the pastor to officiate at their wedding. They :were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harley Laufer. They , are now living at Lenzburg, Ill. Weber - Brasch Some years ago the pastor confirmed Mildred Brasch and received her into membership with the church, In the course of years John Weber came into her life and after the uSual courtship they set January 10 as their wedding day and consequently made their aBpearanie at the parsonage whbre the ceremony was.performed in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. John Ley, John F. Hoeschen anal Ealith Hoffmann. Obrock - Stilwell On Jan, 15, Charles Harry Obrock and Virginia Lee Stilwell plighteri their troth of love in a wedding ceremony at the parsonage with Waltef Obrock and Shirley Kaimann serving as the official witnesses. Collins - Lacko On Jan. 17 the pastor performed the wedding ceremony for Albert C. Collins and Alice Lacko who presented themselves lxt the parsonage with Arthur Collins and Mary Lacko as the ofEoial witnesses,to enter the state of holy matrimony in a Christian service. The pastor reacted to this wedding with a great deal of interest inasmuch as the bride is a girl of the neighborhood, only a few doors from the pilrsonage, and whom he has known since her chilalhood and has observed her grow up in..the treighbohrood. He therefore counted it a nice courtesy and a special privilege to offi'We ciate at her wedding. tender her and her hus. band our sincerg congratulations ahd best wishes and pray that God may bles-sthem riehly in their married life, The Ctrrapterof Sorrow Alexander S. Smith Born llarch 17, I.97l, died Dec. 3O at thc aga of 76 years, 9 months and 13 days Funeral Jan. 2 fiom the Suedmeyer & Sons in Bellefontaine Chapel, intermeirt Cemetery Mr, Alexander'Smith has been blessed with good Frledons health almost thr.oughout hls life. Within the last few years he became iU, his conditlon gradually becoming serious until it reached a critical stage when he succumbed. He is now mourned by his wife, Gertrude, nee Brockhoff, his sons, Alexander 8., Hugh H., Davitl W. and Oliver J., four grandchildren, his brothera, Russell, Anthony a.nd David, his sisters, Catherine Flint, Sarah Schwartz and Matilda Hennigan, Harry Paul Schumann Born July 17, 1905, died Jan. 4 at the aga of 42 yearso 5 months and 1? days Funeral Jan. 7 from the Suedmeyer & Sons Chapel, interment in Friedens Cemetery Mr. Harry P. Schumann was & Bember of Friedens Church, the pastor having been prlvileged to eonfirm him and his wife several years ago. He was still young in years when the fnal sum. mons came to him. Although he had been in failing health, his condition did not warrant immediate alarm. He still continued his active duties almost up to the alay of his death when very quickly he was called out of this life. He is now mourned by his wife, Grace, nee Dickinson, his sisters, Frieda Eisenbach aud Clara, Wulfers, his brother, Wm. F., other- relatives and friends. Minnie E. PIeu, nee Wolf Born Nov.20, 1886, died Jan. 5 at rhe age of 6l years, I month and l5 days Funeral Jan. 9 from the Provost Mortuary Interment in New St. Marcus Cemetery 'Walter Mrs. Minnle Pleu was the wife of Pleu with whom she lived in happy marriage over & period of forty years. She proved herself a good helpmeet to him, loved her home and her children and endeared herself to all who knew her. After an illness extending over six years during which time her husband provided every conceivable comfort for her, her condition very quickly became serious when she succumbed. She is now mourned by her husband, her daughter, Velma Wallace, her son, Walter I., Jr., four grandchildren, her mother, Mrs. Minnie Wolf, her rnother-in-law, Mrs. Geo, Pleu, her sister, Celia Pfeil, her brothers, William, George, tr'rank and Leo W'olf, other relatives and friends. Anna Lutz, nee Hofrmann Born May 14, L876, died Jan. 6 at the age of ?l years,7 months and 22 days Funeral Jan. 9 from the Suedmeyer & Sons Chapel, interment in Friedene Cemetery Mrs. Anna Lutz had been ill over a period of eleven yeals, and although an incurable disease had fastened ltself on her system, God in His great mercy and love spared her much pain and suffering. tler loved ones surrounded her with Merrengcr 9 many attentions of love and care and now deeply mourn her departure, She is mourned by her daughter, Edna Bohannon, two grandchildren, one great-gra,ndchild, her sisters, Louise LeGodt, Lena Bownon, her brothers, John, Louis and George. George J. II. Witte Born July 14, lB8?, died Jan.9 at the age of 6O years, 5 months and 25 daye Funeral Jan. l3 from the Calvin F. Feutz Chapel, interment in Hiram Cemetery Mr. Geo. Witte had been blessed with good health almost throughout his life. Several years ago he was compelled to submit to an operation since which time his fuealth began to fail. Withiu the last month it reached a serious stage, and although the best medical care was provided for him and his loved ones had hoped for recoyery, he succumbed very quickly. The pastor was privileged to bring him Christian cheer and comfort during his illness to which he proved himself so very receptive. He is now deeply mourned by his wife, Elizabeth, nee Tinnemeyer, his daughter, Esther Forrestal, two grandchildren, his son-in-law, his brother, William, other relatives and friends. Charlee Stueve Born Sept. 3,1874, died Jan. ll at the age of 73 years, 4,months and. B days Funeral Jan. l3 from the Math. Hermann & Sons Chapel, interment in Friedens Cemetery Mr. Charles Stueve remained unmarried throughout his life. In former yea4s he had been active in church circles and throughout his life remained Ioyal to his Christian convictions. In late years he lived alone, all of his relatives having preceded him in deatlr and upon his departure his interested friends provided a Christian funeral for him. Blizabeth M. Fornuff, nee Kampschmidt Born Jan. I, 1869, died Jan. 14 at the age ol 79 years and 13 days . Funeral Jan. l7 from the Drehmann-Harral Chapel, interment in Zion Cernetery Mrs. Elilabeth Fornuff was a good Christian woman who adhered closely to her Christian convictions. Within the last six years she had been ill and her condition became critical during the last flve months. Her loved ones provided good care for her and surrounded her with every conceivable comfort. The pastor was privileged to offer her Christian cheer and comfbrt to which she reacted with much devotion and deep consecration. After a period of intense suffering, God releas€d her from all earthly sufferings and received ber with Him in glory. She is now mourned by her son, George, her daughter, Irene M, .Hackmann, daughter{n-law, r 10 Frledene MessGrrgcr son-inlaw, oue grandchiltt and two great-grandchildren. Louise Bockhorst, nee Schmidt Born Mareh 24r'1854, died Jan. 14 at the age of 93 years, 9 months and 2O daye Funeral Jan. 19 from the Suedmeyer & Sons Chapel, interment in Friedens Cemetery Mrs. Louise Bockhorst came into the fullness of years. Aside from failing eyesight and defective hearing, she enjoyed good health. God had endowed her with a good spirit so that she could face life's experience with much faith and with a special grace supplietl by God. tr'or many years she had lived in the neighborhood of the church on 20th Street and had become very friendly with Friedens Church. On various occasions she delighted in offering special gifts to the church to indicate her love for Friedens, as well as her relation to her Lord. In the latter years of her life, with her sister, she had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Bergmann, where she experlenced much love and received many attentions of car€ from her sister and her niece. The final summons came to her so very quickly as the result of a tragedy when she became a casualty of an expl.osion in the hom_e, her death resulting from inlralations of smoke. She was so generally and favorably known in North .St. Louis so that the entire community was surroundef by a gloom of sorrow over her untimely departure out of this life. Although she haal reached a good ripe age, she still maintained her interest in the affairs of life and received so many attentions of love from her loved ones, who now are boweil down with grief over her death. . She is tleeply mourned by her sister, Miss Emma Schmidt, her nephews and. nieces, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Bergmann. Alma Wiesemann and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ponath, grandnieces and cousins. Woments Guild On X'ebruary 11, 1948, the.Latlies of the Women's Guild are invited to a dessert luncheon given by the Ladies' Aid . of the bvangelical Children'e Home at the Y. M. C. A., Grand and Sullivan, 12:30 P. M. Since we have been asked to furnish a short program for this luncheon our Ladles Chorus will render several flne selections. We ask that as many ladies as possible attencl this luncheon. X'or reservations call Mrs. Lottie Rosteck, CE. 5530. Thd year book of the Women's Guild is now in the progress of Bublishing and will be ready for you at the February meeting. We ask that members pick up their copy as we.are anxious to gei as many. distributed at this meeting as possible. We extend a very cordlal invitation to those laclies of our church who are not already members to join:the. Women's .Gulld, We meet tbe ffrsi Thursday-of each rionth. You are alwayg assured of a very fne luncheon at 12 noon followetl by ouI business meeting at 1:15 P. M. Respectfully, Lavern B. Lehr, Sec. Tabea Sewing Circle-February Party The George Washington Birth<lay Party is sBonsored €very year bv the Tabea Sewing Circle, which celebrates its birthday with a party to which the members invite their many friends. We will have our party on Saturday, February 21. A very interesting program beginning at 2 P. M. After the program, lunch will be Berved. from 3 to 4:30 P. M. There will be a surprlse booth and a booth of home made goodies. T.he members. of this organlzation invite all members and friends of the church to join them at their Birthday party. Mary Moore, Secretary. Reapers Class In January, our regular meeting was held at the home of Wilma Marx, who was assisted by Evelyn Fisher. the following were elected officers for 1948: . Helen Frederiksen, president; Leona Mirth, vice-Bresident; Eleanor Gotsch, secretary; Edith Wiessmann, treasurer. We are stiU handling orders for a popular line of costmue jewelry anal shall be happy to assist anyone interested in new ideas for gifts. Proceeds from this project enable us to continue contributions to'the C\urc! and benevolences. Editb Wiessmann disclosed plans for her marriage to William Birkenmeier the end of tr ebruary. 'We joiu their many friends in extending our best wishes for much happiness in their future life together. The next meeting will take place at the home of Mabel and Helen tr'rederiksen on tr'ebruary lB. Ireona Mirtll. ',j The Evening Guild January 14, was the flrst meeting for:"J948: After a brief but inspiring devotion we';6ilA a short business meeting and then were entertained by the showing of some pictures. If you were not there you missed something. And again we say thank you Mr. Goedeke. Our next meeting will be on February 11, 1948. This being Ash Wednesday \tre will have a supper meeting anil attend church afterwards, . Friends are invited, but please make reservation if you plan to be there. Call CEentral 9063. Additional issue. reports will .:aBpear ln the Marcb Friodenr lllcerGtrgGr l1 Goodfellow 2400 B. F. W. STEINKAMP & SON 4351 Warne Avenuo - St. Louis, Mo. Real Estate- lnsurance- Loans Wc Seek to Serve Iou Alwayr wlth Courtegy rnd Underrtanding ln the Manner ol s Frlend Tnf al Watehword a \-\/-,/ /+/Srtlrfrctlo! ls our Crecd -^i,/ all Glrnrcntl lnrurcd Oalt .nd Ircllvcrt Scryle. F\,oxn f[. Eosn, Manager r gpcclel DGDI. for th. Rcp&lrlnt of Mcn'r .,Dd Laglc!' GsrEGnt! DOWNTOWN SHEET METAL VONKS M. J. Tasch, Proprletor N' Guttering and Spouting a Specialty Sheet Melal and Cornico Vorh General Fur:naco Repairing d\*, Wo malntrtn urd Altcrlnt 8110North llth Strcet Phone: CDntral 6164 Office and Plsnt: lgth at Salirbury CHestnut 6144 GOodfellow1691 PeorlinCt FLORISSANT STYT.E SHOP Ladiest Ready.to.Wear {101 W. Florissaut Ave. &t AltcG OTTO SCHMIDT Special Representatlve LIBERTY BELL OIL COMPAIIY Ploneers in the distribution of FUEL OILS-For Home Burnerg and Industrial Uso Authorized Distributors: Oefitury, Electrol and,Iolntott Oll Burrn,crt Notary Public KODAK FILM Developed and B Prints 25C ONn DAY SERVICE . Algus . Ansco CAMERAS-Eastman X'rom 92.98 to $12b.00 Phone: NEwstead 1200 & sor\s $UBDMEvER FUNBRAT DIRBCTORS CBntral2672 3934 North Twentieth St. o Our cstablig,hmrlnt throughotd air condittond tlqe yw --*' 12 Friodone Meseetrgor 2c/c,6 r.65o Salisbury GArfield Sales and Service COlfax 8961 M. SCHMII) Installation Sroker and Furnace Repair Yacnum bY Cleaning sr. LOUrS 15,MO. 8527 ROBIN AVE. RESPONSIBI LITY we belleve that the naturc ol our work is too lntimate and.sacrod to be lDtrusted to any but the most responsible persons. Every detall ol ths_servicc' lowever Bmail, is personally supervised by a member of our stafi who lr . quallfled by character, training and oxperience. PROVOSTUNDERTAKINGCO. . 3951 Phone,JEfrerson.39s0 3?10 N. Grand Boulevard Stoker Fuels W. Va. Poca. Smokeless Lacletle Coke-Solarlte 1007o Mineral , Wool Insulation Phone for eBtlmate I\fonitor Stokerg lor Automatlc Heat . "Sleep in peace anil nlety - $y;n s6sl." NORMANDY FUEL COMPANY 0. C. Feldmeier, President GOodfellow ?07O o806 Eaeron Avenuo T H I SP A P E R I SP R I N T EBDY ilililil HG OUSE PUBLISHIN Bookand CommercialPrinting Tickets,Stationery Programs, A S K U SF O RE S T I M A T E S ANDSAMPLES Flvcnuc 1712-18Chouteau LOU|5,ml550uRl SRtnT Fri'o.denr Moesenger t3 BABY BUGGIES ALL METAL Complete Line of Baby Furrriture LEAVER FTIRI\ITURE CO. {rcI? W. Floriagant GO. 1695 GArtreld 8t42 Estsbltshed 1869 New.IYPEWRITERS. Rentah, Saler, Repairr GOortfellow 468{ North St. Louis Typewriter Company IIUELSMAII SIIOE COMPANY r l4th and Salisburv 6255 Natural Bridge Goodfellow Elmer L. Nlchaur Al. D. Niehaue Eloultrt nIIEHAUS HARDWAR.ECOIIIPA"I\TY ItYertreea !?tE tlb0.El Il- llewrtearl lvc. Urcd 4684 That plco.c MISSOURIFLORAL COMPA"ITY 4106 N. Grand Blvd. Grand at Kossuth Phone GArf,eld 6982 Wc Telegraph trl,oloctt Eoeryuhcrc RAY V. EUNING All Forms of fncurancG Notary publto ' ?10 Chertnut St. Rcsldeucc MAln 2?11 Goodfellow 6880 HARTVIG,DISCHINGER REALTY CO. REAL ESTATE . LOANS . INSUNANCE . NEALTORS 2S06 N. Grand Blvd. FRanklin 2943 JOS. IIANSMAIIN . Upholatering Mattress Renovatlng, Chalr Cantnt eld Repairlng Furnlture of All DcscrlDflonr Residence,1766 Grape Ave., GOodfellow ?6Eb 4829N.20th Sr CElntral 672t A. BRDL FLORIST, fnc. Funeral Specialietr 0886 fbf8 gt" Loulr'lvo We eend no gollcltors-thereby you the commisrion PIERLOW STUDIO 1516 St. Loui,r Avcnuo CDntrd 1460 ravlng Frledenc L4 Msgsengor For the Best in Fuel Oilr. ' eoll HAROLD STELZLENI FOR SALE cE. 3420 Residence - MU. 5558 ArrED J. Mrrrr AlIE tr'urz Mrttx H.unt C. Luroxr Aoarrrl Fborz Lunorr TF UEN EIR D NER'S AL DIRECTORS 2223 St. Louis Ave. Cllegtnut 1654, ESTABI,ISHED 1t69 Air Conditioned ERIiEST H. STEINIIAUSER Vlndow Shtd"" Made to Order & Eung t eco Curtains, Draperies, Curtain Rods' Poles 3939 W. Florissant Avc. DVergreen 9603 l4l7 N. Market St. CHeernut 1655 P W ticianl Preecriptions and Famlly Recipeg are dispensed by competent pharmacists with care and dispatch,'thus aaruring our patrons tbe best medlcinal regults. No matter how busy we are, you will always flnd thst cleanliness is one of the predominatlng leaturor of our store. BREDEMAITN'SDRUG STONE P r escription Druggistt N. E. Corner 20th and Ferry Streets Bring Aa Your Prcscription, CEntral 0821 GArfrcld l30t ,glrtv years merchandisina qualitt furniture on the 14th St. White WeY K.A,SSING.GOOSEN HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY 2607-09 North Fourteenth St' Complete Homc F urnkhert oocrL ,torlit'o|t, fridau and Baturd'oy aoenitugE CEntral 8445 SMOKE WESTERHEIDETS QUALITY CIGARS US HDLP YOU LBT - when you need . religious books, Bibles, ctrurctr and church school supplies, gifts, film projectors and fiIms. Come in arid look around. Friedens l5 Messcngcr GlOodfellow 18E0 MATH. HERMANN C} SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS FAIR AND WEST FLORISSAI\TT AVENUBS Our Establishnent h Air Conditioned A. C. SCHLUETER Coln,ar.actor& B,uililer Neu & Repait Vork - Insulation Storm Sarh Inttalled 3403 N. l4th St. FRIEDENS CEMETERY CEntral 2510 Be00North Broadway(ar Rivervibw) lnvites prospective lot buyers to investigate the actvantages ot owning a lot on tbt8 beautiful burlal ground. Perpetual Care and Flower Endowment provided. Augugt Mueller, Supt., MUlberry 6126 48f CUB.' Hc uill chow ltou how to ketch ,ctt! NORTII ST. LOUIS FISH MARKET 1409 Mallinckrodt Str. DresEoal and Llvo Fish Alwayr on lfonat Oyst€rs anil ShrimD in Season Ous Wahlbrink, Prop. CEntral 1560 Wash-Machine & Elactrie Seroice Vringer Rol/lr ond Parts BOJE EI,BCTRICCOMPANY POHt& KING MONUMENT CO. 51008a6ar.BRoaowaY 1,flJ. 3708-10 West Florissant Ave. GArfleld 9762 NEwstead 02.{0 RUSSELL FLOWERS . Mrs. xl. Schindler Kossuth and Grovo (3 blocks east ol Grand) The olil, relioble anil il,ependablc lutl 'lcno@rt nesc lXrm laoorabrll to @ll ol Fried,ens membcrt il'4[.@. BII"tsRS'S Exterior and Interior Painting ' Bcst Grades of Materials ueed - No substitutes - satistacflon Guaranteed 846l Edna GOodfellow SJBI I carry Workmen'r CompeDaadotr and Litbiltty InrurEnce FRIEDENS MESSENGER The Lord is risen; He is risen ind,eed,, Halleluiob,Arnen, Like Eaeter lilies, Make Thou our Like Eaeter liliesr Sweet ehalices of pure and white, hearts, O Lord of Light! let them be love to Thee! Emma C. Douil March, L948 Church Directorv Pastor: Paul Press, 1910 Newhouse Ave., LOtU"rU OUnn Pastortg Secretary: Ella Voss, 2019 Delmar, Granite City, Ill., TRi-City 1998-M Organist: Edward B. Sieckman, f960 E. Varne Ave., GOodfellow 1697 Custodian: Charles llobbs, 3950 N. l9th St., GArfieId 7142 Ohureh Counell Wtlllam If. Coealeke, Preslilent 44074 HoUy Ave., Goodfellow 2632. Reymontl W. Ilunlng, Vice-Presltlent {{22a, Blrcher Blvd.. coodfellow 5830. Eerbert Rennecamp, Secretary 6420 Perry Ave. Gootlfellow 2651. \illltlam P. Toehl, Financlal Secretary 5841 Vlvlan. GOodfellow 6138. Edwln llelneck, Tre&surer {240 N. tr'lorlssant Ave. CElntral 1490, Paul Schlnke, Asst, Treasurer {009 N. 22ncl St. GA.rfleltl 1170. Ilerbert Diekman 7645 Marluac Dr. PArkvlesr 2631. tlbert C. Schlueter 3403 N. 14th St. Ctntral 2510. Oacar G. R. Llmberg 72 Bellerlve Acres. GOotlfellow 7?99. Glrves StamDer 6111 Sherrt, Mutbemy 4584. Geo. F. Buechler 6230 Gresham. Ilutlson 4021. Mathew Ellerts 8461 Edna. Goodfellow 3381. Church Sehool Doris Overbeck, President and General Supt. 4552a Athtlone Ave., C0lfax 6566. Elizabeth Catlell, Vige-Presitlent 1409a Penrose, CEntral 3488, Betty Borgelt, Secretary 1447 Obear Ave. Leona Duever, Flnancial Secretary 5443 Oriole Ave., Evergreen 2017. I{erbert Rennecamp, Tr.easurer 6420 Perry Ave.. coodfeltow 2651, Charlotte llelna,, Enrollment Secretary 4226 N. Florissant Ave,, CEntral 8g?b. Amelia Llntlemann, Superintendent llome DeDt 4240 N. X'lorissant Ave. CEntral 1490. Mrs, Anna Press, Superlntendent Aalult DcpL 1910 Newhouse Ave. GArfleltl 08{{. Geo. E. Hoffmann, Supt. Senior DepL 3924 N. 19th St., CEntral 6408. Ette Smlth, Superlntendent Intermedlatc DGDL 4925 Emerson Ave. Ilvergreen 52?1. Betty Borgelt, Superintentlent Junior Dept. 1447 Obear Ave. Ecthel lloft, SuperlDtenilent Prlmary DepL 4516 Pope Ave., Colfar 2512. Rosella Greise, Superintendent Beginners I)ept. 4434 Castleman. Sldney 6819. Ifelen IIeineck, Superintenalent Nursery Dept. {240 N. Florissa,nt Ave, CEntraI 1490. Ccmctery lloard .w. Ph, H. 3'reise. President 29.10 Monlteau Drlve, Elvorgreen 1085. Joleph 14 Moeckel, Vlce-Presftlent 6{76 Arllnston. Eiversreen 49?5. Frcd Tr. llocllcr. Sccrotery t622 Ter8. La,ne. COUax 6480 I'rank A. Smlth. Treasurer 8123 Glen Echo Dr., Colfax 7363 Erothcrhood Glrves Stamper. Presltlenl 6111 Sherry Ave. Mulberrv 4584, Mathew Eilerts, Vice-Presialent 8461 Etlna, Goodfellow 3381. Marvin Schmld, Secretary 8527 Robin Ave, COlfax 8961 'Wrn. Sergel, Treasuler 8820a Sulllvan. JEfferson 0841. Scnlor Oholr Elmer Zleger, Presltlent 3829 Suuivan Ave., NEwsteatl 1895. Fred Sommers. Vice-Presltlent 8836 Huiskamp. EVergreen 7773. Patsy O\Mings, Secretary 115 Ferry St., CEntral 0732. Doris Schmialt. Tre&surer 4501 Athlone Ave., coodfellow 4315. U/omcn'. Gulld Mrs. Audrey Moeckel, President 5 4 7 6A r l l n g t o n A v e . , E v e r g r e e n 4 9 ? 5 . Mrs. Lottle Rosteck. Vlee-Presldent 2013 Newhouse. GArneld 5530. Mrs. Lavern Lehr, Recortling: Secretary3636 Pine Grove. EVersreen 8434. Mrs. Vlrginia Stoughton, Corres. Secretary 4 5 5 2R u s k i n , C o l f a x 7 8 6 9 . U!s-.-Ruth Herbert, Financial Secretary 1910a tr'erry Mrs, J'lorence Rennecamp, Treasurer 6420 Perry Ave., cootlfellow 2651. ., Gulldbhrllt Darl Overbeck, President 4552a Athlone Ave. Colfax 6568. Elizabeth Caalell, Vice-Presiclent' 1409a Penrose, CEntral 3488. Ette Smith, Secretary 4925 Emerson, Evergreen 52?1 Evelyn Brune, 'Warne Treasurer 4212a, Ave. Elvenlng Gulld Tabcr Scwlng Clrelc R,uby Boetleker, Presltlent Mrs. Milclred Strotheitle, Presldent 4320 Obear. CEntral 9063. Il. 4, Box 697, Baalen, Northtancl 179. M r s. Catherine Ebeler, Vice-President ldter,4,mello Llntlemann, Vlce-presltlent 4650 Shirley Place. l2l0 N. Florlssartt Ave. CEntral 1490, Lulu X'retlerick, Secretary frr. llery l[oorc. gecrata"ry - -..'- .:_.-:. .,r. : r-_::;. ' :::3t?9 N.:X{th"SL -' :r" ::'-:.: r'r: ' :" al67 clireDcr. colfer 55-02...:-*-.-.. : I'lorence Hilkerbaeumer, Treasurer MlsB Annetta, Schmttlt, Treasurer 1406 Newhouse, CHestnut 9248. 4525a Fair. Gooalfellow 1219. fl!heri 'Waltlecker, Earl Overbeck, Chairman, Henry Charles Hufenclick, Sr., \/al Heist, Fred Schulte. Melvin Caltlwell. Rolaittl Gerhartlt, Wilton Horn, Ralph Krohne, Willlam Ruhlantl, Dlmer Strotheitle, Robert Rullkoetter, Dhrharclt Lange, Robert Santlcork, Wm. Ruhlancl, Jr., Robert IJampert, Walter Volkmar, I'rank Gra,blsh, Ilaroltl Stel?l9nl, Raymonal Ebelerj Charles Mueller, /fbeosenger JfrfeDenE Volume 36 St. Louis, Mo., March, 1948 LOOKING Number 3 TOWARD EASTER . We are in the midst of our observation of the I,enten season. .We are happy to report that so many of our members and friends are in attendance at the special Lenten services on Wednesday night, in which, aside from concentrating upon the story of the Lord's suffering and death, we are giving thought to the SYMBOLS OF OUR SALVATION, with a view of emphasizing those institutions provided for us by G.od in the life of the church. In this season our thoughts are also directed to the sacred rite of confirmation through which the members of the confirmation class will be consecrated tb the service of their Lord, and received into meiirbership with the c.Iurgh, On Sunday .morning, March 14 in the 10:30 o'clock .Service, the class will be presented to the congregatio4 in a Testimony Service, in which these children will give evidence of their knowledge bf the way unto salvation, and on the following Sunday, palm Sunday, the confirmation service will be helil at 10:00 o'clock instead of the usual hour of worship. On Palm Sunday the 8:00 o'clock service will be omitted, however on Sundays, March 14, the usaul service will be conducted at 8:00 o'clock, On Palm Sunday night the reunion of all confirmands here at tr'riedens or elsewhere will be be observed in a special program provided by the newly organized Youth tr'ellowship. We trust that many will be in attendance in this service inasmuch as some interesting features will be introduced. tr'ollowiyrg the 'for. service, a receptioir 111 confirmands will be held in the church school hall. During Holy Week the following services will be conducted, at which time we will.also celebrate the Lord's Supper, The usual Lenten service on Wednesday night, March 24, wilt be omitted. Instead, a service will be held on Maundy Thursday night, followed by the celebration of the Lord's Supper-altar communion. On Good Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock, we will conduct a German communion service for the benefit of our members and friends, who in former. .years have alwaysl been accustomed to attend this service. At 10:80 o'clock on Gooii Friday morning, the Women's Guikl will conduct THE LENTEN QUIET HOUR, which as in the past,'promisbs to be a very impressive and inspirational hour of earnest mediration upon the Lord's crucifixion. On Good Friday night at 8:00 o'clock the Good X'riday service will be held, followed by the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Pew communion. On Easter Sunday morning, the Sunrise Eas[er Service will be held at 6:30 o'clock, followerl by the celebration of the Lord's Supper-pew com. munion. At the close of this service, the youth X'ellowship will serve an Easter Breakfast in the church school hall. tr'reewill. offering. At 9:00 o'clock the Church School will assemble in the sanctuary for an Easter program, presented by groups of the respective departments. At 10:30 olclock the second Easter service will be. held, largely for the benefit of those who find it inconvenient to attend the Sunrise service, Following this service, the Lord's Supper will be celebrated. , Altar communion. On Easter Sunday we hope to be privileged lo receive. new members into thp fellowship of 'the church. Again we extend a cordial invitation to all who as yet are not active, supporting members of the clfurch, to join us in the work of buitcling up the church in order to exert a good influence upon thp world, Application cards foi membership are available in the sanctuary, which the ushers will be pleased to supply. We trust that all of our members and frienos are rememberinC the special self-denial and Easrer offering, for whi-ch envelopes have been sent to all through the mail. Adtlitional envelopes are available for those who desire to use them. On Easter Monday afternoon the members. of the Women's Guild and the Tabea Sewing Circle will sponsor their annual visit to the Good Samari. tan Home at 4500Washington Blvd. at 2:00 o'clock. Communion for the Sick and Shut-ins During Holy Week the pastor will be pleased ro serve communion to the sick and the shutins, however he vrould appreciate if those who desire to celebrate the Lord's Supper will make their request known to.him. In order that the pasior may know that you really desire communion, then will you call him at GArfield 0844. Easter Lilies : : tr'or our Easter decorations in the sanctuary, we are again planning to have Elaster lilies.placed in the chancel which will be offered by our members and friends to hoiioi the memory of departed loved ones, and at the same time to smphasize the resurrection. All who desire to avail thdmlelves of this privilege are asked to submit the'nalhej of I Friedons the donor as well as the names ln whose memory the lilles are placed. The cost of the lilies will be 65c per bloom with none less then two blooms per plant. Additionel blooms at 65c each. Lilies may be called for by the donors after the close of the second Easter service. ANNUAL REPORTS (Continued) In this lssue of the MrssrweDB.we submit ro our readers the remaining annual reports which, owing to lack of space, could not be published in the February lssue. Friedens Womente Guild Treasurerte Annual Report for 1947 Balance in Bank, January 1, 194?._..-.-"_-.-..-.96Z.El REcEIPTS Duee ..--.......... -.-....-..--...$ 816.50 Table Offering ......------------.. 1,326.26 Birthday Offering 188.26 Tha.nk Ofierin8 58.?8 Women's Guilrt 80th Anniversary Olfering, additional 26.50 Congregational Dinner Reeeipts, r/8/47 .......... 99.25 Lenten Quiet Hour Offerlng ..-..----- 91.61 Good Samaritan Home Offering-.-48.00 Mother and Daughters Banquet Receipts 251.2r Evangelical Chlldren's Home Offering ----...-.. 30.65 Father and Son Banquet Receipts 123.45 Loan, Friedens Evangelieal & Reformed Church 5?6.00 Apple Butter Receipts 408.62 Congregational Dinner Receipts, 1B/22/47 533.35 Evening Guild, 194? Challenge....-. 40.00 Bake Sale Receipts 96.86 Refund from May Party Com. 6.60 Petron's Alliance Pilgrimage Luncheon 140.9? Donations: Evenlng C$uild.USO Cookies -.._ 2.00 ElveningGuild,Laundry_---..--._.-.. 1.00 ChurchSchool,Iraundry---...--....-5.00 tr'or new tables.--....-..-... 40.00 Miscellaneous 14.b0 Miscellaneous Receipts .75 Sale of Monthly Programs ..--........ 4,24 -$4,930.85 Messengcr X'uneral Expense 40.?0 Birthday Expense 20.72 Miscellaneous Expense 27.25 Messenger Subscriptions r.2.00 at nn USO Cookie Expense Premium on Insurance 3?.50 Kitchen Equipment 51.92 Greeter St. Louis Regional Women's Guild: Dues-1947 35.00 Challenge-1947 ......--.-,,_-_-315.00 Life Membership, Lily X'eldmeier.........-., 25.00 Thank Ofrering ..-.--....--_-.._. 73.?8 Donation 10.00 White Gift, Caroline Mission---.-..."....--.....10.00 Congregational Dinner Expense, 1/8/47.... 6?.31 Congregational Dinner Expense, 10/22/47 282.\9 Mother and Daughter Banquet Expense.... 188.31 tr'ather and Son Banquet Expense.-.............. 81.52 Apple Butter Expense ttz.g7 Bake Sale Expense 9.5? Patron's Alliance Pilgrimage Luncheon Expense 76.61 Evening Guild, half of fjroflt on Mother gg.b3 and Daughter Banguet Advance to May Party Committee-.....-......... 20.00 Donations: B. R. O. Tea...........,..........,__.....,._.._..$ 1.00 Easter Seals 2,00 Emergency World Service.--_.---..-. 100.00 St. Iouis Coun, of Church Women 1.00 Good Samaritan Home 69.00 Evangelical Children's Home---.---_ 100.00 Evangelical Children's Elome, Ice Cream Theat Metropolitan Church tr'ederation, Weekday School ..-........ 25.00 _g 304.00 Friedens Evangelical & Reformed Church: Easter Gift .--...............r...-.................$100.00 Women's Guild 81st Anniversary Gift -...._..-.-.... ..-__.100.00 Scenery Committee 18.00 Balance of hote on Refrigerator.. 150.00 Payment of note on tables ..-.---_.-.576.00 90th Anniversary Gift, (Tables, gb?6.00;Cash, 9200.00).--...--.-.... Z?6.00 ehristmas cift ..-...-.."-..----.....,..--..... 200.00 --$1,920.00 TITE FNIEDENS IIfESSENGER lr publlrhed molthly la the tateregt ot FRIEIDIiNS EVANCELICAI, AND REFORMED CHURCII 19th end NewbouseAve., St. Louis, ?, Mo. Total Receipts -..................--.---...-.."-.__-...-_$4,998.96 SubscrlDtloD: Dtstrlbuteil gratis et the cburch DTSBUnSEMENT8 doorr thc irat Suntlay ol every month. By mall Kitcheu Expense ..-.................$ 829.41 50 c€Dts Der year. SupDlies 111.89 Ddltor: PAITIT PRESS, 1910 Newhouse Ave. I,aundry 42.66 PhonG,GArleld 08.t1 Fricdonr White Gifts: Caroline Mission .-...$ 15.00 Fellowship Center 15.00 Evangelical Children's Home........ 1.5.00 Good Samaritan Home 15.00 Emmaus Home, St. Charles.--.--.--.15.00 Emmaus Home, Marthasville.-...--- 15.00 *s Mcrrcngor 3 Pins and Awards 34.08 Missouri Council of Churches..---....- 10.00 Total Disbursementg . _$1,616.65 Cash on Hand September 30, 194?.---..--$8?9.?9 Balance on Deposit, Checking Lect. 274.84 Balance on Deposit, Savings Acct,.... 605.45 90.00 Reserve Benevolences 154.65 Reserve,Contingenciea .....---.---.---. 100.00 Reserye Post War Planning..-..._--$4,861.91 605.45 Working Fund .-..----...Balanee, December 31, 194?-.-..-.......---.-..9 19.69 131.45 Respectfully eubmitted, Florence M, Rennemmp, Treagurer. Church School Treagurer'g Annual $879.?9 $8?9.?9 Respectfully submitted, Ilerber.t H. Rmnecamp, Report Year Ending September 30, 1947 Friedens Planning and Improvement Committee I submit herewitb the annual report of tr'riedens REcErprs Plaouitrg and ImBrovement Committee; for the Collections .---...------..-.$1,160.?9 year 1947. War Relief 76.40 During 1946, our committee met several times Initial Cost 4.40 and each grganization expressed its views as to Birthdays 3.08 what it considered lts future needs would be in Youth Fellowship a/c Salary Theo.. 'Wimmler relation to our buildings aDd facilities. After 55.50 thoroughly discussing these needs we fnally de. Home Department ---.---..---34.60 cided to secure the services of an architect and Christmas 168.68 were successful in obtaining Mr. Theodore SteinEaster 72.85 rneyer who is recognized as one of the best church Interest-Savings Account 1.92 architects in this part of the country. fle careRally Day Program 30.50 fully went over all of the church property and Total Receipts ....-.---.--. after being advised as to our requirements for Total .--.....--.. -...---....--.-.-.....-$ 2,496.44 tlre future, agreed to submit rough.sketches and plans for the lmprovement of our present facilities. DrgsuagnMnNrs Such plans were submitted about mid-year to a. Eden Publishing House, Supplies.---g501.25 sub-committee and after thorough discussion, w€re Moving Piano -.--..-----. 8.50 again revised. After a further discussion. lvith Programs 2.75 representatiyes of the Women's Guild, Mr. StelnRental Screen Strips ...-..-.-.-. 2.84 meyer finally submitted to the full committee on Fellowship Center 5.41 December 15, 1942 tentative plans foy a DroDosed. Theo. Wimmler-Salary -........-.....,.... 280.00 building program tbat would m€et our require. Christmas Candies 19.22 ments. IMar Relief -..--..-----------147.75 After a thorough investigation, Ms. Steinmeyer Costumes and Decorations ....----.---..-38.36 found that the property adjoining our present Supplies ],1.22 large Sunday School Halt would not be desirabie IMhite Gifts: for enlarging this building as it is filled-in ground,. Evang. Children's Home.---S35.00 formerly an old quarry, and it migbt be necess&ry Good Samaritan Home..-...--35.00 to go as much as one huDdred feet deep before tr'ellowship Home .--............-.. 35.00 striking solid foundation. He suggesterl using this Ev. Emmaus Home-.....--..-..34.10 139.10 building as lt now is by making certaiD inteiior Duplex Envelopes 26.60 alterations such as a permanent stage on the north Picnic Allowances: end or Newhouse Avenue side, with storage faciliSenior Dept. ..-..--......--..-..-..-_.$ 5.00 ties underneath the stage, and with dressing rooms Intermediate Dept. -........--.-13.30 and toilet facilities adjoining. The present kitchen 18.30 could then be enlarged by takinS in the space Supper-EntertainingConflrmands 20.20 now occupied by the toilet facilities, thereby glying Benevolenceg the ladies additional working space. H6 suggested Easter ---.......-...--....-....-..---.-. 72.86 removing the Dresent folding doorr and baving ai . 6.00 Laundry .-.-.............-......basketball eourt in tbe center of the ball. He Cash on hand October 1, 1946..-..---..--.........-..$ 882.?2 6 Friedens estimated that these improvements would cost at least $15,000. The Women's Guild raised the question regarding assembly sBace for large gatherings when.the large Sunday School Hall is completely fllleit with tables. To overcome this it would almost be neces, sary to dig a basement underneath the large Sunday School Hall and have the kitchen and eating facilities there. Mr. Steinmeyer said that this probably could be done but would cost an additional $15,000or 920,000. He further rectmmended that an Administration and Educational buildins be erected to adjoin the church where our present small Sunday School Hall is. now situated. The.front of this new building would match the aBpearance of the church and would extend to the rear of the present ehurch wall and. possibly beyond .to include the Pastor's garage if present zoning ordinances can be changed to permit such ext'ension. A court in the C€htdr of this building would avoid obstruction of light through the east v/indow of the church and would permit a flow of air for ventilating purposes. This building would consist of one floor below the ground and two above and would house. the Pastor's study, secretary,s office, and the church office and board room. The balance of the building will be divided into various sized rooms, suitable for Sunday School purBoses and other shall gatherings. It.would also have a sound. proof rehearsal room for the choir, and all three floors would be usable as the building could be heated ffom the present church heating plant with some improvements. Mr. Steinmeyer estimated that the cost of this buitrling would be abouu $112,000'lf it extended to the present rear wall of our present parish proBerty. After additional thorough discussion it was realized that some further changes in the plans for this building would have to be made and Mr. Steinmeyer will report on such revisions at a later rlate, A Finance Committee has been appointed, with Mr. Oscar Limberg as chairman, ,and this com_ mittee has had several meetings and has made tentative plans for solicitation of the funds neces: sar.y..tounderwrite the cost of this building and improver4ent program.. .We are trying to give full recognition to the ne.q!s.p{|.a!l of the various organizations of the ehu.reh-as far as it is possiblelto do so and this, natBrally, ,is causing some delay in arriving at our,;fl.nal.plans and proposals. F.inal approval or disapprova! of all plans of the committee will of courgp'bg up to "the members of the congregation.. At eaeh of our full committee meetings all of the. yqliousr. organizations of,.the church were repreotg4l--94,wh_ich indicates the whole-hearted interest w[io,]'.;,t[ip ,prpjget, holds for every member of X'[i$dens,,Church. This is a large undertaking but . : Mesgenger a necessary one and will require ilre full cooperation of all of our members. As plans for this project develop, I will try to.keep all of our members informed as to its progress. Res'ectrurrY ;;';#W, chairman.. Report of 9oth Anniversary Committee I. Personal Contact. Realizing that the success of the g0th Anniversary celebration was due largely to a well in_ foimed and persona.lly enlisted membership the committee suggests that the conglegation continue this personal contact through: a) visitation, b) friendliness at the services on Sunday morning. The members of the church council might assist the pastor as official greeters at the door; c) friendliness in the organization.. Let us resolve to personally visit every member in our organization at least once in 194g. II. Public presentation of the class which reaches the age of 1g year.s. Here again this group should be visited and invited to attend this presentation service. In connection with. acceBting members we suggest there be a course of instruction as to church organization, .etc. III. The value of a, planned program. The com.. mittee feels the successof the.anniversary_demonstrates value of a unified, Blanned program; we,. therefore, recommend that..the church council giv.e. X'riedens a planned...program,..unifying.the work of the -whole church. The sale of the Buzz Book, the..Broiect ofrthe Guildchrist, niore especially Mrs. WiUiam Chassel, gave us a surplus of 948.b9. It is our pleasure that this be applied to the addiessograph. Respectfully submitted, Dorothea Limberg, Chairmair of 90th Ann. Com. l Whire Gifrs . Friedens Church: Ommaus.ffome,i,St. Charles, $50.00; Emmaus llome, Marthasville, $b0.00. Church School: Emmaus Home, St. Charles, g1?,18; Emmaus Home, Marthasville, g?.27; Children,s Home, 949.22; Fellowship.Cen{er, $S.S1; WorfO lervice, 910.17. Women's Guild: Emmaus Home, St. Charles, 915.00;.Emm?uq Home, Marthasville, $15.00; Children's Home, g1b.00; Good Samaritan Home, 915.00; tr'ellowship Center, g15.00: Caroline Mission, 915.00. Evening Guild: Emmaus Home. S_t.Charles, 95.00; Emmaus Home, Marthasville, $5.00; Chitdren,s Home, 95.00; Fellowship Center, $5.00; Caroline Mis-sion,,.gb.00. Tabea Sewihg Circle: Emmaus Home, St. Charles, $25.00;-;;: maus Home, Marthasville, g2b.00;Children,s Honre, $10.00;Good Samaritan Home, g10.00;Fellowship_ Friedenr MeErenger ? Qenter, g10.00; Caroline Mission, g10.00; F,oreign Mission, g10.00. Guildchrist: n."i"r" ff""*, st, Cl^arles, 910.00; Emmaus Home, Marthasville, 910.00; Children,s Home, g10.00;_Good S"*""itro Home, $10.00; tr'ellowship Center, C1O.OO. g"o;e"_ hood: Emmaus Home, St. Charles, OfO.,i,i,;;;uo, l' 4-Adult Contrmation. 5-Church School Workers Conference S-youth. X.ellowship. Federation of Chirrchmen,s Brotherhopd. 1O-Lenten Service g:00 p. M. Evening Guild. Marthasviue, 910.00; aili;;;;i"-;;*., I:l:, 11-Adult Confirmation. GoodSamaritanHome,lio.ool"c*"rrr. I_19.00; ' 14-8:00 A, M. Worship Mission, $10.00. youth f,effowsfrip, Service. F_;;;"", 10:30 A. M. Testimbny Church,92b.00;Emmausffor"e, . Service. Si C-nr.f*, i?OO, 16-Church Council. Emmaus Home, Marthasville, gb.00; Cnirj".o,, I?-Lenten Service g:00 p. M, ceniu",tl.oo;"!liii,". -{ome,9b.00;tr'euowship Guildchrist__suppel meeting. Mission, 9b.00. G. R. c.,s: o**u".:irornu]'st. lU-Adult Confirmation. Charles, g10.00; Emmaus Home, Uarffrasvitte, Zl-Only one-service_10:00 $10.00. Gleaners: Emmaus Home, A. M. Conflrmauon St. Charles, ^i;.v. Service. Emmausllome, Marthasville,gi0.0O. 110:00; 7:30 p. M. Reunion Service, Class: Children's Home, g10.00. Sunieu*.,-'i*_ 22-Church School Cabinet. maus Home, St. Charles, g5.00; Emmaus Hom", 25-Maundy Thursday. g:00 p. M, first commu* Marthasviltre,$b.00. Mildred'C"uU.,'-O*riu"" nion service. Altar eommunion; Charles, g3.00.Mrs. Wandel: ;;;;", fome, !f 26*.9:80 A. M. German communion Home, St. Charles,gb.00. service. 10:30 A. M,,Lenten -: .l euiet Hour. 8:00 p. M. Good F,riday service. Celebratton 28-Sunrise Easter Service 6:80 A, M. Celebration of the Lord's Supper. pew communion. 8:00 A. M. Easter Breakfast. 9:00 A. M. Church School Easter program, 10:30A. M. SecondEaster ,."oi."1-t"ffi"u- . tion of the Lord,sSupper.artr, "omiiriion, Tabea Sewing Circle every Wednesday,.g A.,M: to4P.M. Boy Scouts every Tuesday, p. ? . M., Girl. Scouts every Thursday, ? p, M. , ; . ,. -. - . Choir rehearsal every Thursday, g pit:M. i:: Worship Services Church School9:00 A. M. 8:00 and 10:80A. M. every Sunday - Chureh Calendar March 1-Brotherhood. 2*Cemetery Board. 3-Lenten service g:00 p. M. 4-Women's Guild. Luncheon 12 lnoen, businegs 1:15. Children of the King : , .:: .. January 25:-Wiliam__Edwatd, son of Jamee una Mitcrecl, nee Karsp. eor"-O.t] luyr" 2s;isl-z: Snonsors:Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ebeler. ,i,*Af. ,rrO x'ebruary l_David Marshall, .o" oi'oll"ro Clementand lzqra, nee Budde. eo""-O;t. il) i11g.. Sponsors:Steveand Esther vretz. asal-;fi;;"". r'9b1uarr 8-Sheryll nae, aarigutei-.ut1ll_1rru _ E- J. ^Ebeler and Darleen, nee Lehde.- SorolD... 23, 1947. Sponsois: Ctirtis B. C"aAy aij. f"" Crady. 4228aMargarettaAve. , .... .: , X'ebruary8-Dennis Walter, son of Walter,,Lutz and Eleanor, nee Bussmeyer.. Born Oee, Z, fS+2, Warter Lutz, ertrrur sr**_;ir.'a0";0" -----"JYr' l:o5:r.: :vv N. 25th Str. I'ebruary g_Barbara Ellen, daugirtpr of nay"r . mond Bottoms and Amy, o.e tyo".e-i :;";;;iii, 21, 1947..Sponsors: Roy Uoiig*", Ellen Buqerytan.j,;1 4906 Union Blyal. $ Fricdonr !'ebruary 16-Susan Carol, daughter of 'Wm. Mueller and ltrllda, nee Richter. Bdrn January E, Sponsors: Megdalena Mueller, Dorothy Schweinel. 6326 Michigan Ay€. Lovo's Sacred Bonde Schmiih - Keena On January 26 the pastor officiated at the wedding of RalDh Emmet Schmidt and Dorothy Kenna. They were attended by Mr, and Mrs. Gus Wisbur, who Berved as the ofrcial witnesses. They are now lirigg at 3940 N. 20th Str., Cuno - /,nileruon On Feb. 15 X'red Cung and Marie Anderson Bresented thernselves &t the parsonage and requested the pastor to oflciate at their wedding. They were attended by Yernon Hopkins and Ruby Collins. They are now living at Overland, Mo. Loper - Btuening On F eb. 14 at 8 P. M. Gtus Roy Lroper and Helen Bruenlng plighted their troth of love in a wedding ceremony which was held at the home of the bride. They were attended by Orlando Ackerman and Marcella Rice. The pastor reacted to this wedding with much interest lnasmuch as only recently he was privilegetl to receive the groom lnto mqmbershtp with the church, the bride having been conflrmed by the pastor several years sgo. We tender these young people our very best wishes for much haDplness ln their married life and pray thst they m&y always remain faithful to their marrlage vowl and, conthue their regular atiendance at divine rforship. They are living at 4206 N. 11th gtr. Ely - Segclkcn On feb. 21 Edgar Erwin Ely and Dorothy Segelken entered the siate of holy matrimony in a Cbristian ceremony at the parsonage. They were attended by Roy Dlckerson and Julia phillips, who gerved as the ofrcial witnesses, They are now llvlng at 2641 Hebert Str. The Chapter of Sorrow Beseie Glines, nee Simpson Born,Mrrch 27,1920, died Jan. 20 at the age of 27 years, 9 months and 2B days Funeral lan.24 from the Suedmeyer & Sons Chapgll interment in Friedens C"*.t"ry Mre. Be.ssleGlines was still young in years when the fl+al, Summon's came to her. With her husband she lived,in happy uarriage and together they souBbtitg make their contribution of service in the realFr of living in wbich they were plaoed. She wag endowed with beautiful traits of character, neyer sp&ring herself in order to render McrrGtr!or some service or show some kindness to others, The final summons came to her so very quickly. She is now moulned by her husband, Howard Glines, hei 14.month-old son, Michael paul, her father, Clarence Simpson, her sister, Mrs. James Davis, her brothers, Robert, George atrd WiUiap, her father-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nepbews and nieces. Irene Boesch, nee Robertson Born Aug. lO, 1894, died Feb,3 at rhe age of 53 years, 5 months and 2l days Funeral Feb. 6 from the Suedmeyer & Song Chapel, internirent in St" Johnts Cemetery Mrs. Irene Boesch was ilre wife of John Boesch, who is e membei of X'riedens Church. With her husband she attended the services and at ell times gave eviilence of Christian convictions to which she sought to adhere. It fell to her lot to be led through a long lingering illness. In October 1g46 she was compelled to undergo an operation frbm which she seemed to have recovered satisfactorily, when after a year she erperienced & recurrence of the disease which had fastened itself upon her system. Quiekly ber condition became critical and she was led through much suffering. Her husband provided eyery conceivable comfort for her and placed her under the best medical care. She wag very receptive for the Christian cheer whlch was brought to her. F"inally Gorl in His great mercy relieved her from all earthly sufrering and she vlas permitted to come to rest. She is now modrned by her husbahd, John Boesch, her son, David Brown, her daughters, Ann tr'rentzel ancl Ruth Eberhardt, four grandchildren, four sisters,. Mabel Krueger, tr'lorence Schreier, Jessie tr'esenmeier and Esther Gelt, her aunt, Celestine Schmidt, her uncle, Fred Klemp, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons and daughterin-law. Ida Schraner Born Aug. 22r1892, died Feb. 3 ar rhe age of 55 years, 5 months and ll daye Funeral Feb. 6 from the Calvin F. Feutz Chapel ' Interment in Friedens Cemetery Miss Ida Schraner was the sister-in-law of Mrs. Amelia Schraner who is an active and interested member of X'riedens Church. Miss Schraner had been ill over sever&l years, her coridition becoming quite critical within the last year when she was led through much suffering. Her lbved ones surrounded her with so many attentions of love and care-they were hoping for her recovery when God in His divine providence saw fft to call her out of this llfe. She ie now mourned by her sisters, - Emma Bringer, Amelia Schraner, EIla Brummel, her blothers; Josepb and Ed'ward Schraner, sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law and cousins. Friedens Mossengor Ida Doeding, nee.Konitz Born Jan. 30, l8?0, died Feb. 6 ar the age of 28 years and 6 days Funeral Feb. 9 from the Suedmeyer &.Sons Chapel, interment in St. peterrs Cemetery fi I Mrs. Ida Doeding was the grandmother of Kenneth Gohlkg who is one of our young men active in the church and interested in the cause of the Lord. Mrs. Ida Doeding had been led through trying experiences in her life. During the last sixteen years she lived in darkness, having been stricken with blindness. However, she also ex_ perienced many blessings which were assured her through the many attentions of love and care which were brought to her by. her daughter and grandson, who waited upon all of her needs and provided every conceivable comfort for her. Several years ago she began to ail, her condition gradually growing worse until it reached a critical stage, when God permitted her to come to rest. She is now mourned by her daughter, Melba Doeding, her grandson, Kenneth Gohlke, her sister, Minnie Sieber, her brother-in-law, tr red Sieber, other relatives and friends. Likewise her loved ones pay a tribute of love and respect to the memory of her children, Minnie, X,rederick and Venita Doeding and her niece, Emma Bollenbach. who had preceded her in death. John F. Sager Born Feb. 10, lB?1, died Feb. ? at rhe age of 76 years, ll months and 2? days . Funersl Feb. 1l from the Calvin F. Feutz Chapel Interment in Friedens Cemetery Mrs. John tr'. Sager had been a member _ ot X'riedens Church over many years. He maintained his active connections with the church and regularly was in attendance at divine worship. Over a period of fifty years he had been employed at the American Foundry, where he enjoyen soojwiU and high esteem of his superiors, as well as his fellow-workers. As he grew to advanced years, he retired. from active labors about eight years ago and wls permitted to spend the remaining years in good health, until about a year ugo *h.r, tfru first symptoms of his approaehing illness revealed themself. Since last Thanksgiving his condition grew worse. He had spent his declining years with his daughter, Norma, who with hert husband provided every comfort for him. During his illness his children waited upon all of his needs and brought him much cheer. He is now mourned by tris daughters, MyrUe !_9nnett, Verna Graham, Adele Crawford, Norma Koboldt, his sons-in-law, four grandchildren, his brothers, Edwin and Henry Sager, his sisters, Heimanp, nieces and nephews, granAneptews anO grandnieces. Anna Theresa Heimann Born Jan. l,Z, ].g7D, died Feb. ll at the ug" of 28 years and 29 days , Funeral Feb. 13 from the Math. Hermann & Sone Chapelo-interment in St. Johnrs Cemete.y Miss Anna Heimann was born in St. Louis and later had lived in Detroit and Chicago. Sne UuO been ill over several years, her condition rapidly becoming critical, within the last t*o *u.t ., *fr.o she succumbed. She is now mourned by her brother, August Heimann, nieces and neBhews, grand_nephews and nieces. Leon R. Crader Born Feb. ll, 1916, died Feb. l? at rhe age of 32 years and 6 days Funeral Feb. 20 from the Suedmeyer & Sons Chapelo interment in National i"rn*"y-, Jefrerson Banacks Mr. Leon Crader was the husband of the former Adele X"rey, whom the pastor had conflrmedlsome years ago. Mr. Crader had answered the call to seryice in the army in World War II and upon being sent overseas, very, quickly came into combat. Upon returning home he carried witfr ntm marks of his combat experience, which weighed upon'him heavily, gradually iesulting in aespon_ dency, and the burden seemed to be heavier than he felt he was able to bear when ne met "^t*gr. death. He is now mourned by his wife, Adele, nee tr'rey, his daughter, Charlene, who is u *"_-U., or the present confirmation class, his ,on norr"fa, -Jrnrr, his mother, Lizzie Crad,er, fris lrotfr""r, Charles and William Crader, fri" si"te"., iirrie Yount, Lorene Hilker, Marietta .Crader: n.Jfrr".in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Margaret McGee, nee Gruber Born March 14, l8g8r'died Feb. lB.at the age of 49 years, ll months and 4 days . Funeral Feb. 2O from the Math. flermann & Son Chapelo interment in Bethany C"-"t"" It fell to the lot of Mrs. Margaret McGee to be Ied through a long illness as the result of an in_ curable disease which she bore over u n..i"O ot sixteen years. Within the last si* montfrs' .ire ivu" led through much suffering, rvhen _ir"- n"rffy succumbed. She is now mourned by her mother, Bertha Gruber, her brothers, IMilliam, Otmer anA -i*rr. non"", Gruber, her sisters, Elvira Watki". uoO Peckron, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-tu*, rrepfr"*" and nieces. William R. Driscoll Born Aug. l, 1903, died Feb. 19 at the age of 44 yearsn 6 rrronths and lg dayc Funeral Feb. 23 from the Math. He.rmann & Sons Chapel, interment in Friedens'C"_.r"o-- 10 Friedons Mosscngcr So far, we have had a hike, a Christmas party, Mr. Wm. Driscoll was still young in years when matle jelly for our Good Samaritan Home anal the the flnal summons came to him. About fourteen city Inflrmary, sang at the latter institution' in an months ago he sustained serious injuries visited the Tower Grove Baptist Church, and had reto he failed which from accident, automobile party at George Hoffman's home. a in resulted cover satisfactorily, and which finally position had and Easter season, we will cooperate with For the responsible a held He his death. the Goodfellows in taking charge of the Palm won the high esteem of his fellow-workers and his friends, Our sincere sympathy goes out esBecially Sunday Reunion and Fellowship and the Easter to his wife, Ethel, nee Tausenfried, whom the pas- breakfast and egg hunt. Insteatl of bringing eggs as we have heretofore, we are asking that our tor had conflrmed many years ago. We pray that any God may comfort her and recompense her for the friends donate the price of a dozen eggs or prefer have not to can. We they part that ttrereof has sustained' loss which she so many eggs as before but would rather give any He is now deeply mourned by his wife, his John, Charles, money that is left for some benevolent cause' We Jeremiah, mother, his brothers, hoBe to have the hearty suBport of all our Victor and Thomas Driscoll, his sister, Mrs' Earl sistersbrothers'in-Iaw, members! Ewing, his mother-in-law, "funny" our 'Superintendent in-Iaw, nephews and nieces. Here's a little contributed: ' Guild Something old: The Superintendent. Women's the Something new: Our new organization' that decided it was meeting recent At our pledge twenty-five'($25.00) Something borrowed: The FYF name Womerr's Guild would Annual Steward- Something blue: Those persons under fifteen and in prize the money used as to be over nineteen who can't join' ship Essay and Poster Contest and we urge that groups of interest to endeavor the Sunday School children to enter this contest. The 'listribdtion of Tabea Sewing Circle the prize money will be left entirely to the SunThe Tabea Sewing Circle held its regular Birth' day School. We are very happy to announce that the clay Party bn Feb. 21st' A large group of members ancl friends were in attendance. The memb€rs of Women's Guiltt of St. James Evangelical and Re' formed Church; also the Women's Guild of Salem the Sewing Circle were so haBpy to see so many of Friedens good people come out on that day' E. & R. Church have been invited to worship with The ice and snow tlicl not keep them away' We us at the Lenten Quiet Hour on Good Friday' March 26 at 10:30 A. M. The pastors of these wish to thank all for making this party a success' We would also like to thank the Girl Scouts and respective churches will also take part in the their leader and the little children for their pro' selvice. this at members our gram-many thanks to all who generously donated We should like to remind our party. We would also like to thank all to time of the importance of obtaining their Penny'We others who assisted in making this party a suc: A-Meal Box if they have not already done so' cess. know that each member will want to set aside a certain amount each day as the contents of these Wanted: Quilters. boxes will be dedicated especially to mission woik' We are very busy and would like to see some of These boxes will be collected at our service on the nembers of the Women's Guild come and Good FridaY morning. help us quilt. We will flnd something to keep We are agaih looking forwarcl to our visit along you busy if you will come. with the Tabea Sewing Circle to the Good SamariWe wish to say thank You again! tan Home on Easter Monday and trust that as Marg M. Moore, Sec'y. many as possible will plan to attend' ResPectfullY' La,DernB. I'ehr' SecretarY' ' Evening Guild Youth FellowshiP There's a "Nevi' Look" around tr'riedens these group days. Yes, a new Friedens Youth Fellowship has been formed. The age limit is fifteen through nineteen years. The group meets on the second Monday of each month and the dues are fifteen cents. The organization offers unlimited opportunities for young Beople to get together for all kinrls of activtties' The Evening Guild meeting will be on Marclr 10th. This will be a supper meeting and attendance at Lenten service' We want to thank the Church School Workers' Association for having invited us to the conference of last Friday. It was very inspiring and interesting. We will be looking forward to the next one. Call CEntral 9063 for your supper resgrvatio[' Friedene lf eseenger tl Goodfellow 240O B. F. \T/. STEINKAMP & SON 4351 Warno Avenue -.St. Louie, Mo. Real Estate- lnsurance- Loans lTc Seet to Serve _Iou Alwaye wtth Courtesy end Undentanding in the Manner ol a Friend /-r,/\G\ /\/\-h t"1t;t3fl,"r Qn.Utt ll our Tretchworal Cre6d \G\^y/ an Cfmcnta CL€AN€Rs ff FIN€ fABRlCs In.urcd Siti":lg scrylcG Fr,oro H. Rosn, Mbnager w'c melntaln e Spcctel Dcpt. for thc'Rcp&lrlng utd Alt.rlng of Mcn'r end L.dtcs' CarilJntj- Office anil Plant: lgth at SalirburlT CHestnut 8144 DOWNTOWN S.HEETMETAL WORKS M. J. Tasch, proprietor C\-., Guttering and Spouting a Specialty Sheet Metal and Cornico Work General Furnaco Repairing 6\-, 8219North flth Strcet Phone: CEntral 6{64 GOodfe[ow1694 Pearlinds FLORISSANT STYLE SHOP Ladies, Ready-to.Wear 4101W. Florissant Aye. at Altc6 OTTO SCHMIDT Special Representative LIBERTY BELL OIL COMPAITY Ploneers ln the distributiou of FUEL OILS-For Home Burnere arrd Induatrial Use Authorized Distributors: Oorrtury, Elactrol eld, .Iohnsorr Olt Burnere Phone: NEwstead1200 Notary Public I( ODAI( FILITI Developed and B Prints 25C ONn DAy SERVICE CAMERAS-Eastman o Argus . Ansco From 92.98to 912b.00 r..?%].,,, Ww,t*Alo*.n & sorrs $nEDn{EyER FUNBRAT DIRBCTORS CBntral2672 3934 North Twentieth St. C Our eetablhhmant throughout oir coldlirblrdthe yw Friedons L2 Melsengor 2c,c,6 r:65o Salisbury GArfield HARRY Sales and Service COlfax 8961 E. SCHMITZ Way Venetian Blind Service Retaping- RePainting- Repairing Also New Blinds Made to Order Bright M. SCHMID Installation Stoker and Furnace Repair Cleaning bY Yacuum ST. LOUIS 15, MO. 8527 ROBIN AVE. 39Il NEwstead ?087 Ashland Avenue RESPONSIBI LITY W e b e l l e v e t h a t t b € r r a t u r c o t o u r w opersons. r L t s t o oEYert lntima t e a nold stho a clervlcc' rcdtobcln. detail trusted to ,ny uoiif,e*-ost iesponsiute tv a momber ot our stefi whg lr is ;;ffi;ilv;-iFGi hovever rmau, experience' siirin"d by characier, training and PROVOSTUIIDERTAKING CO. Phone,JEfrereon3950'395f 3?lO N. Grand Boulevard Stoker X'uels W, Va. Poca. Smokeless Laclede Coke-Solarlte 100% Mtneral Wool Insulatlotr Phone for ectimatc Monitor Stokers for Automatic lleat "Sleep in peace ani! nlety - $u7n sssl'rr NORMANDY FUEL COMPANY O. C. Feldmeier, President I SP R I N T EBDY T H I SP A P E R ilililll OUSE P U B L I S H I NHG Bookand CommercialPrinting Tickets,Stationery Programs, A S K U SF O RE S T I M A T E S ANDSAMPLES Flvcnuc 1712-18Choutcau mlstouRl LOU|5, SBnT Friedons Meseenger 13 BABY BUGGIES ALL METAL Completc Line of Baby Furnlture LEAVER FURITITURECO. 4Ol7 W. Floriesant OArtreld 8842 Nerlo. TYPEWRITERS Rentals, Saleo, Repain GO. 1695 EstabUshed 1869 . Urad GOorlfellow168{ North St. Louis Typewrirer Company IIUELSMAN SHOE COMPAT\TY 6255 Natural Bridge l4th and Salieburv GOodfellow 4684 Ehncr L. Nlcheur AI. D. Nlehaur MEHAUS IIARDWARE COMPANY EYergreen t?l6 {l50.Eg lT. Ilewstead lve. EloiDers That pleo.c MISSOURIFLORAL COMPAITY 4f06 N. Grand Blvd. Grand at Kogsuth Phone GArf,elal 6982 'Wc Telegrapb Flowere Eoerlluhcrc RAY W. IIUNING AII Forma of Inruraneo IYotatT Publlo 710 Chertnut St. Rcsldencc MAtn 2?ll GOodfellow 8830 HARTWIG.DISCHINGER REALTY CO. NEAL ESTATE . LOANS . INSURAIICE . NEALTORS 2806 N. Grand Blvd. Ftanklin 2943 JOS. HANSMANN - Upholrtering Mattress Renovaflng, Chalr Canlng onil Repalring Furniture ol All DescrlDttons Residence, 1?66 Cirape Ave., GOodfellow ?6g6 4829N.20th St CEntral 6726 A. BRD(, FLORIST, Inc. Funeral Specialirtr CDntral 0886 f6fg gt. Loufu lvc. Note: We send no sollcltors-thereby you the commigglon PIERLOW STUDIO 1516 St. Louir Avonuc CEatrrl ttt0 gavlng L4 Friedens Meseonger For the Best in FueI Oils call HAROLD STELZLENI FOR SALE cE. 3420 Reeidenoe - MU. 5558 Ar.rnso J. Mrrrr Airc8 lbutz l&YrB IIaBBt C, Lsnom trhurz LUEoKE Aortnr LF UEN EIR D NER'S AL DIRECTORS 2223 Sl. L,ouis Avo. CHestnut 1654 ESTABI,ISHED l4l7 N. Market St. Clleetnut 1655 1859 Air Cond,itioned ER}TESTH. STEII\IIAUSER Window ShadesMade to Order & Hung Lace Curtains, Draperies, Curtain Rods' Poleg 3939 W. Floriesaut Ave. EVergreen 9603 P hy sicians Prercriptione and X'amlly Recipes are dlspensed by competent pharmacists with care and dispatch, thus asrur-. ing our patrons the best medicinal re8ult8. No matter how busy we are, you will always flnil that cleontriness is one of the predominatlng featurer of our gtore. BREDEMAIIN'SDRUG STORE Pr escription Druggistt N. E. Corner 20th and Ferry Streets Bfing As Yoilr Prctcrlptlont CEntral 0821 GlAricld ?80t Sixtv years merchanalising quality furnlture 'White IilaY on the 14th St. KASSING - GOOSEN IIOUSB F'URNISHING COMPANTY 2607-09 North Fourteenth St. Complete Home Furnkhert Open Monatra!, Friil,ou ond Boturil'av a)en'htgE CEntral 8445 sMor(r'. WESTERHEIDE'S QUALTTY CXGARS LET US IIELP YOU when you need.religious books, Bibles, drurch and church school supplies, gifts, fitm projectors and films. Come in and look around. Friedens MessengGr t5 GOodfellow 4880 MATH. HERMANN C4SONS F UNERAL DIRECTORS FAIR A"IID VEST FLORISSAITTAVEI\IUES Our Eatablbhment k Air Conditioned A. C. SCHLUETER Contractot & Euililet Neu & Repab Vork - Insulation Storm Sath Inttalleil 3403 N. l4th St. FRIEDENS CEMETERY CEntral 2510 Be00NorthBroadway (ar Riverview) lnvltes prospective lot buyers to lnvestigate the advaDtages of owning a lot oD thls beautiful burial ground. perpetual care and x'ror'er EndowmeDt provided, August Mueller, Supt., MUlberry 6126 'r8f eUB..Hc wiV ahowyou now iiiiffirnt NORTH ST. LOU$ FISH MARKET 1409 Mallinckrodt Str. DrotsGd and Livc Fish llways on [anil Oystere antl Shrimp in Seasou Ous Wahlbrink, prop. CEntral 1560 Vash-ljlachine & Electric Seroice Vringer RoIIs and parts BOJE ELECTRICCOMPANY 3?08-10 West Florissant GArfleld g?62 POHLE KING MONUMENICO. MU.5tO0686AUBnoADWAY Aye. NEwstead 0210 RUSSELL FLO\TERS Mrs. F. Schiadler Tlte olil, reliable ani, itepenila.blo btul, tuess fir',n laltorabht lcnoiDrr to al, ol Fripitretuerndrnb?r. Koesuth and Grove (3 blockseastot Grauit) W[[email protected]"tsRT'S Exterior and Interior Painting Bost Gradegor Materials usear- No substttuteg - satigfaction Gluaranteed 8461 Edna Goodfellow BBgl I carry Workmen't CoDpensado! anrl Liabiltty Inrurrncc