The Parish Record of Strausstown Lutheran Parish Congregation

THE PARISH RECORD - APRIL 1926

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY of CHURCH COUNCILS.

JOINT COUNCIL

President, Rev. Ira W. KLICK

Secretary, Philip S. STEINGACH

Treasurer, Oscar F. HOLZMAN

ZION, STRAUSSTOWN

President, H. C. BALTHASER

Secretary, Edgar J. BRIGHT

Treasurer, D. Paul RIEGEL

Deacons, Lloyd HENNE, Edgar T. BRIGHT

Elders, H.C. BALTHASER, Walter HENNE

Trustee[s], J. W. SEITZINGER, Thomas RENTSCHLER, D. Paul RIEGEL

FRIEDEN’S, SHARTLESVILLE

President, Miles DEGLER

Secretary, Frank HENNE

Treasurer, James M. LONG

Deacons, Miles DEGLER, Frank HENNE

Elders, Howard DEGLER, John STAHL

Trustees, James M. LONG, Charles M. SCHEIDY

TRINITY, REHRERSBURG

President, Rev. Ira W. KLICK

Secretary, Walter S. HOWER

Treasurer, Herbert D. MARBURGER

Deacons, Morris KEENEY, Geo. STRAUSS, Cress VALENTINE, Silas KANTNER

Elders, Alpheus WAGNER, Harvey SCHUBART

Trustees Albert SCHUBART, Elias K. STRAUSS

SALEM, BETHEL

President - Treasurer, C.C. CLEMENS

Secretary, Wayne GIBBEL

Deacons, Wm. H. BAESHORE, Wayne H. GIBBEL, Norman SCHLAPPIG, Oscar STRAUSS

Elders, Philip S. STEINBACH, Charles C. CLEMENS, Harry KOHR, Nathan GIBBEL

ST. PAUL’S, TULPEHOCKEN

President, M.J. POTTEIGER

Secretary, Harvey J. STAHLEY

Treasurer, Frank E. DEGLER

Deacons, Oscar F. HOLTZMAN, Bert SCHAEFFER

Elders, Frank E. DEGLER, Harvey J. STALEY

Trustees, Adam WOLF, M.J. POTTEIGER

CHRIST, L. TULPEHOCKEN

President, Geo. P. SCHELL

Secretary - Treasurer, Thos. J. ZERBY

Deacons, Earl S. SCHAEFFER, Paul OXENREIDER

Elders, Ray C. SCHAEFFER, John H. RUPP

Trustees, George P. SCHELL, Morgan G. SCHAEFFER, Nath. L. ZERBE

BAPTISMS

Marian Lorane POTTEIGER, daughter of Milton S. POTTEIGER, and his wife Mary R., nee RENTSCHLER, was born March 7, 1925, at Strausstown, Pa., and was baptized April 18, 1925.

Doris Minerva WEHR, daughter of Leroy M. WEHR and his wife Minerva C., nee RENTSCHLER, was born Oct. 15, 1924, in Upper Bern township and was baptized April 19, 1925.

Ralph Franklin RUPP, son of Franklin RUPP and his wife Katie E., nee LESHER, was born March 31, 1825, at Reading, and was baptized April 22, 1925, after the funeral of her [typo] mother.

Steward Melvin SPAYD, son of Adam R. SPAYD and his wife Amy M., nee REBER, was born January 19, 1925, at Womelsdorf, Pa., and was baptized April 30, 1925.

Gilbert Jacob HENNE, son of John I. HENNE and his wife Amy E., nee ANSPACH, was born June 28, 1925, at Strausstown, Pa., and was baptized Jly 26, 1925.

Harold George WINTERS, son of George E. WINTERS and his wife Sallie, nee ROLLMAN, was born August 8, 1925, at Reading, Pa., and was baptized Sept. 20, 1925.

Sarah Katie ACHENBACH, daughter of George C. ACHENBACH and his wife Dorothy B., nee MILLER, was born July 28, 1925, in Jefferson township and was baptized October 3, 1925.

Paul William KLINE, son of William S. KLINE and his wife Anna Maria, nee STRUNK, was born August 17, 1925, in Jefferson township and was baptized October 20, 1925.

Cora Rebecca OXENREIDER, daughter of John E. OXENREIDER and his wife Clara, nee LEINBACH, was born July 27, 1925, in North Heidelberg township and was baptized December 6, 1925.

Elsie Laura SHEETZ, daughter of Harry H. SHEETZ and his wife Laura, S., nee POTTEIGER, was born November 5, 1925, in Penn township, and was baptized January 3, 1926.

Alyce May RENTSCHLER, daughter of Edgar S. RENTSCHLER and his wife Meda M., nee HERBST, was born December 1, 1925, in Upper Bern township and was baptized January 6, 1926.

CONFIRMATIONS

Zion, Strausstown - Oct. 17, 1925

May Margaret POTTEIGER

Helen Irene KRAMER

Catharine Elizabeth CASS

Edna LONG

Katie Minerva WAGNER

Mary Lavada ADAM

Molly Pauline BALTHASER

Alma Mary RIEHL

Lilian May KRAMER

Sarah Salome BAUSCHER

Beulah Anna STRAUSS

Byrl Walter HIMMELBERGER

Arthur Milton BAUSCHER

Rufus Norton KRAMER

Paul Franklin HOLLENBACH

Earnest S. BALTHASER

Earl Donald PATCHES

Leon John SWOYER

Lester Leroy MILLER

Solomon Levi STRAUSS

Wayne Hiram WAGNER

John Elias FRANTZ

Robert Roy WAGNER

Howard John SCHARFF

Robert Benjamin REBER

Dwight Lewis GREGORY

Gordon Sewill GREGORY

Albert Jefferson KEENER

Monroe Milton KRAMER

Christ l. Tulpehocken - May 21, 1925

Henry Charles MOYER

Mrs. Elizabeth Francis MOYER

Miles Herbert DAVIS

Mrs. Emma catherine DAVIS

Salem, Bethel - Oct. 24, 1925

Rebecca ZELLER

Lydia Bertha BROWN

Maggie Clara BROWN

Maggie Mildred SHERMAN

Carrie Irene STRAUSS

C. Pauline KLOPP

Dora NOLT

Samuel John SCHLAPPIG

Madison Job YARNELL

Earl Ezra BATZ

Robert Percival STRAUSS

Herbert Allen KLOPP

Miles HUNSICKER

Trinity, Mercersburg - Sept. 25, 1925

Hilda Ross GASSERT

Walter A. KANTNER

WEDDINGS

Ralph L. MARBURGER and Florence I. KANTZ, both of Reading, pa., were married at the parsonage Sept. 5, 1925.

Robert M. HAINLY, of Sinking Springs, Pa., and Irene M. OXENREIDER, of Robesonia, Pa., were married at the parsonage October 3, 1925.

Herbert A. SCHOLLENBERGER and Mary Jane KLUMP, both of New Hope, Pa., were married at the parsonage December 19, 1925.

William F. KEPPLY, of Robesonia, Pa., and Mabel E. SHEETZ, of Bernville, Pa., were married at the parsonage Decewmber 24, 1925.

FUNERALS

Dorothy Mary HUNSICKER, daughter of Miles S. HUNSICKER and his wife, Carrie H., nee BASHORE, was born June 26, 1921, at Myerstown, Pa., and was baptized December 25, 1921, by Rev. Klick. She died April 3, 1925, aged 3 years, 9 months, 7 days. She is survived by her parents, 2 sisters and a brother. The funeral was held April 7 in Salem church. Text, Mt. 10:29-31.

Percival M. HAAG, son of Jonathan HAAG and his wife Leah, nee MILLER, was born April 16, 1854, and was baptized April 20, 1854, by Rev. Dietzler. He was confirmed April 20, 1871, in Zion church by Rev. A. Finfrock. Me was married to Emma LEITNER by Rev. Finfrock June 1, 1872. He died April 17, 1925, at Pottsville, Pa., aged 71 years, 1day. He is survived by 3 sons, 1 daughter, 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. The funeral took place April 21 in Zion church. Text, Eccl. 7:2.

Mrs. Katie Estella RUPP, nee LESHER, a daughter of John R. LESHER and his wife Katie, nee EPTING, was born August 3, 1900, in Centre township. She was baptized in infancy and was confirmed in St. Michaels by Rev. L.R. Miller. She was married to Franklin RUPP Sept. 23, 1921, by Rev. George. She died April 18, 1925, at Reading, aged 24 years, 8 months, 15 days. She is survived by her husband, a son, her father, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. The funeral was held April 22, from Seidel’s chapel, Readint. Interment at Christ, Little Tulpehocken church. Text, Jer. 15:9.

Samuel SCHLAPPIG, a son of Samuel SCHLAPPIG and his wife Susanna, nee TROUTMAN, was born Nov. 11, 1848 in Tulpehocken township and was baptized Nov. 14, 1848, by Rev. Mayser. He was confirmed in Reed’s church by Rev. Ulrich. He was married to Emma E. SCHWERE Nov. 10, 1886, by Rev. Finfrock. He died May 11, 1925, aged 76 years, 6 months. He is survived by 3 sons, 2 daughters, 1 sister, 3 half brothers, 1 half sister, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. The funeral was held May 16 in Salem church. Mark 13:35.

Mrs. Sallie Rebecca GRAEFF, nee HOLLENBACH, daughter of John W. HOLLENBACH and his wife Emma P., nee SMITH, was born June 15, 1884, in Upper Tulpehocken township and was baptized August 3, 1884, by Rev. Finfrock. She was confirmed October 6, 1900, by Rev. Kramlich in Zion church. She was married to Allison GRAEFF April 5, 1902, by T.C. Leinbach. She died May 18, 1925, aged 40 years, 10 months, 28 days. She is survived by her husband, her parents, 4 daughters, 2 sons, 2 sisters, 2 brothers and 1 grandchild. The funeral was held on May 21 in Zion church. II Cor. 4:17-18.

Margaret May WAGNER, daughter of Lester H. WAGNER and his wife Katie C., nee DEGLER, was born January 6, 1919, at Womelsdorf, Pa., and was baptized April 18, 1919, by Rev. Laudenslager. She died June 3, 1925, aged 6 years, 5 months, 27 days. She is survived by her parents, 2 sisters and 3 grandparents. The funeral was held June 6 in Zion Reformed church, Womelsdorf. Text, Mk. 10:14.

Mrs. Annie S. RENTZ, wife of Irvin RENTZ, daughter of Daniel K. HENNE, and his wife Harriet, nee SCHOCK, was born March 10, 1874. She died June 5, 1925, aged 51 years, 2 months, 25 days. Her remains were brought from her home in Wayne, Pa., The funeral took place June 9, in Friedens church. Text, I Thess. 4:17-18.

Mrs. Rebecca NEISWENDER, daughter of Jefferson JONES and his wife Elizabeth, nee [unreadable…could be MOLL], was born July 2, 1840, in Bethel twonship, and wa baptized August 14, 1840, by Rev. Ulrich. She was confirmed May 30, 1857, in the Rehrersburg church by Rev. Eggers. She was married to John NEISWENDER Nov. 5, 1859, by T.C. Leinbach. She died June 8, 1925, aged 84 years, 11 months, 6 days. She is survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters, 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. The funeral was held June 13 in Salem church. Text, Acts 13:48.

Adam Darius RICHARD, son of Joeph S. RICHARD and his wife Eva Maria, nee BATTEICHER, was born Feb. 3, 1861in Jefferson township and was baptized March 4, 1861, by Rev. Zehring. He was confirmed March 30, 1877, in Christ church by Rev. Trexler. He was married to Cassia M. SNYDER, Oct. 27, 1883, by Rev. Long. He died June 17, 1925, aged 64 years, 4 months, 24 days. He is survived by his wfe, a daughter, 3 sons, 3 grandchildren and 2 half sisters. The funeral was held July 2, in Christ church. Text, Jas. 1:12.

The funeral for Daniel HART took place at Friedens church, where he was laid aside of his wife. He was an old soldier of the Civil War. No particulars were furnished concerning his life, and therefore none can be given here.

Abraham KEIM, son of Benjamin KEIM and his wife Elizabeth, nee SNYDER, was born July 17, 1843, in Windsor township and was baptized Sept. 3, 1843, by Rev. S. Herman. He was confirmed in Zion church, Perry township March 17, 1861, by Rev. J.S. Herman. He married Sarah MENGEL May 11, 1867, Rev. Aug. Herman officiating. He died August 21, 1925, aged 82 years, 1 month, 4 days. He is survived by his wife, 3 daughters, 1 son, 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 2 brothers. The funeral was held August 25 in Zion church. Text, Heb. 4:9.

Mrs. Kate CHRIST, daughter of Michael SCHADE and his wife, Eliza, nee HENNE, was born Nov. 24, 1878, in Upper Tulpehocken township, and was baptized March 19, 1879, by Rev. Cressman. She was confirmed in Friedens church, Bernville, by Rev. Cressman. She was married to Samuel T. CHRIST January 11, 1896, by Rev. M. Good. she died Sept. 21, 1925, aged 46 years, 9 months, 27 days. She is survived by her husband, her son, 2 grandchildren and 1 brother. The funeral took place Sept. 25, in Zion church. Is. 38.1.

William H. SCHAEFFER, son of Joseph SCHAEFFER and his wife Lydia, nee HIMMELBERGER, was born Nov. 4, 1841, in Tlpehocken township, and was baptized Feb. 13, 1842, by Rev. Harpel. He was confirmed in Little Tulpehocken church May 7, 1859, by Rev. H. Grahn. He was married to Sarah HEISTER Nov. 2, 1867, by Rev. Steck. He died Nov. 15, 1925, at Myerstown, Pa., aged 84 years and 11 days. He is survived by a daughter, 4 grandchildren, 1 brother and 3 half brothers. The funeral took place Nov. 19 in St. Paul’s church. Text, Prov.10:28.

Mary Ann MENGEL, daughter of Isaac MENGEL and his wife Susanna, nee BIEBER, was born July 16, 1839, in Maidencreek township and was baptized in infancy. She was confirmed in St. Peter’s church. She died Nov. 19, 1925, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Abraham KEIM, at shich place the funeral was held Nov. 24. She is survived by her sister. Interment was made in Zion cemetery. Text, Is. 46:4.

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth STOUDT, daughter of George HOLBEY and his wife Mary, nee BICKEN, was born at Shenandoah, Pa., March 28, 1885, and was baptized in infancy. She joined the Methodist church at Shenandoah. she was married to David S. STOUDT Nov. 23, 1911, by Rev. Reed. She died Nov. 30, 1925, aged 40 years, 8 months, 2 days. She is survived by her husband, 2 daughters, 4 sons and 1 sister. The funeral was held Dec. 5 in Friedens church. Text, Jn. 17:11.

George HAAG, son of Emmanuel HAAG and his wife Sallie, nee FEEG, was born April 20, 1853, in N. Heidelberg township. He died Dec. 17, 1925, aged 72 years, 7 months, 29 days. He is survived by 1 brother and 4 sisters. The funeral was held at his home Dec. 22, 1925. Interment was at Christ church cemetery. Text, I Samuel 20:3.

Earl W. DEGLER, son of John A. DEGLER and his wife Susan M., nee WAGNER, was born May 17, 1898, in Upper Tulpehocken township, and was baptized July 17, 1898, by Rev. Kramlich. He was confirmed Oct. 18, 1913, in Zion church by Rev. L.R. Miller. He died Dec. 24, 1925, aged 27 years, 7 months, 7 days. He is survived by his parents and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Dec. 30 in Zion church. Text, II Cor. 6:2.

Eugene Richard BRUBAKER, son of Grant Robert BRUBAKER and his wife Minnie M., nee HUMMEL, was born Sept. 24, 1925, at Rehrersburg, Pa., and was baptized Nov. 8, 1925, by Rev. J. Lewis Fluck. He died Jan. 1, 1926, aged 3 months, 8 days. He is survived by his parents. The funeral was held Jan. 5, in Trinity church. Text, Mk. 10:14.

Sarah Elizabeth RENTSCHLER, daughter of William RENTSCHLER and his wife Elizabeth, nee KAUFMAN, was born May 17, 1846, in Upper Bern township and was baptized in infancy by Rev. Smith. She was confirmed in St. Michael’s church by Thos. Jaeger. She died Jan. 1, 1926, aged 79 years, 7 months, 11 days. She is survived by 3 nieces and 1 nephew to whom she was a good mother. The funeral was held Jan. 6, in Friedens church. Rom. 6:23.

Daniel F. PEARSON, son of Amos PEARSON and his wife Susanna, nee FINK, was born Dec. 26, 1850, in Upper Bern township and was baptized Mar. 9. 1851, by Rev. Schmidt. He was confirmed Mar. 28, 1868, in St. Michael’s church by Rev. Zweizig. He was married to Rosa Anna STERZEL Jan. 10, 1888, by Rev. Zweizig. He died Jan. 6, 1926, aged 75 years, 10 days. He is survived by his wife, 6 sons, 3 daughters, 3 grandchildren. The funeral was held in Friedens church Jan. 10. Text, Acts 13:43.

Mrs. Caroline SEYFERT, daughter of Samuel WAGNER nd his wife Esther, nee HENNE, was born Jan. 15, 1848, in Upper Bern township and was baptized in infancy by Rev. Schmidt. She was confirmed in 1864 in St. Michael’s church by Rev. Jaeger. She was married to Franklin H. SEYFERT, Jan. 23, 1875. She died Jan. 31, 1926, aged 78 years, 16 days. She is survived by 2 daughters, 9 grandchildren and 1 brother. The funeral was held Feb. 5 in Friedens church. Text, I. Tim. 6:12.

Mrs. Sallie B. BURKEY, nee RENNO, was born Aug. 6, 1866, in Tulpehocken township. She was baptized, confirmed, and married [month & day unreadable] 1884, by Rev. T.C. Leinbach. She was married to Emmanuel B. BURKEY. She died Feb. 22, 1926, aged 39 years, 6 months and 16 days. She is survived by her husband, 2 daughters, 1 son, 2 grandchildren, 3 sisters and 2 step-sisters. The funeral was held in Zion church Feb. 27. Mt. 20:8.

Mrs. Polley SCHLAPPICH, nee WAGNER, daughter of Ephraim R. WAGNER and his wife Louisa, nee MILLER, wa born Aug. 1, 1863, in Upper Bern township and was baptized Nov. 8, 1863, by Rev. Joel Grimm. She was confirmed in Friedens church by Rev. D.D. Trexler, March 29, 1879. She was married to Franklin S. SCHLAPPICH Oct. 15, 1881, by Rev. Trexler. She died Feb. 25, 1926, aged 62 years, 6 months, 24 days. She is survived by her husband, 4 sons, 4 daughters, 19 grandchildren and 5 sisters. The funeral was held March 2, in Friedens church. Text, Is. 66:13.

Mrs. Amanda BAESHORE, nee HAAK, daughter of Isaac HAAK and his wife Catherine, nee BINNER, was born Nov. 19, 1853, in Bethel township and was baptized Dec. 18, 1853, by Rev. C.H. Leinbach. She was confirmed in Salem church March 28, 1872, by Rev. Trexler. She was married to Levi BAESHORE Aug. 22, 1874, by Rev. Leinbach. There were 12 children. She died Mar. 1, 1926, aged 72 years, 3 months, 12 days. She is survived by her husband, 4 daughters, 4 sons, 24 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 1 sister. The funeral took place March 5 in Salem church. Text, Is. 38:1.