The Parish Record of Strausstown Lutheran Parish Congregation

THE PARISH RECORD - APRIL 1922

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF CHURCH COUNCIL

JOINT COUNCIL

President, Rev. Ira W. KLICK

Secretary, Philip S. STEINBACH

Treasurer, Oscar F. HOLZMAN

ZION, STRAUSSTOWN

President, John A. UNGER

Secretary, Harry D. WIEST

Treasurer, M.S. POTTEIGER

Deacons, Willis J. HENNE, John C. STAUSS

Elders, Robert M. WANGERT, Chas S. RENTSCHLER

Trustee[s], Harry D. WIEST, M.S. POTTEIGER, John A. UNGER

FRIEDENS, SHARTLESVILLE

President, Howard DEGLER

Secretary, Chas. W. SCHEIDY

Deacons, Howard DEGLER, Norton FEICK

Elders, John W. FEICK, Harry WAGNER

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, John WEIDMAN, H.D. MARBURGER, Irwin J. REBER

Elders, Alpheus WAGNER, Henry WEIDMAN

Trustees, Albert SCHUBARD, Elias K. STRAUSS

SALEM, BETHEL

President - Treasurer, C.C. CLEMENS

Secretary, Philip S. STEINGACH

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

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

ST. PAUL'S, TULPEHOCKEN

President, Charles H. SCHAEFFER

Secretary, Harvey J. STALEY

Treasurer, Frank E. DEGLER

Deacons, Oscar F. HOLTZMAN, Chas. F. SCHAEFFER

Elders, Frank E. DEGLER, Harvey J. STALEY

Trustees, William SCHAEFFER, Frank SCHAEFFER

CHRIST L. TULPEHOCKEN

President, Geo. P. SCHELL

Secretary - Treasurer, Thos. J. ZERBY

Decons, Earl S. SCHAEFFER, Paul OXENREIDER

Elders, Ray C. SCHAEFFER, John H. RUPP

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

BAPTISMS

John Adam SCHARFF, son of William A. and his wife Stella B., nee EMERICH, was born Feb. 22, 1921, in Jefferson Twp., and was baptized April 2, 1921.

Lillian KEENEY, daughter of Morris and his wife Mabel, nee MILLER, was born Jan. 20, 1921, in Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized April 17, 1921.

Edgar KEENEY, son of Jerome KEENEY and Mrs. Kate M. HUMMEL, was born January 29, 1921, at Rehrersburg, and was baptized April 17, 1921.

George Daniel BRESSLER, son of Herman H. and his wife, Edna May, nee SPEICHER, was born March 30, 1921 in Jefferson Twp., and was baptized May 1, 1921.

Olive Helen POTTEIGER, daughter of Ralph R. and his wife Salome E., nee MARBURGER, was born April 16, 1921 in Bethel Twp., and was baptized May 15, 1921.

May Marie WEHR, daughter of LeRoy M. and his wife, Minerva C., nee RENTSCHLER, was born Feb. 25, 1921, in Upper Bern Twp., and was baptized May 22, 1921.

Miriam Edith DEGLER, daughter of Howard E. and his wife Ida H., nee LESHER, was born April 28, 1921, in Upper Bern Twp., and was baptized May 23, 1921.

LeRoy Henry SPAYD, son of Adam R. and his wife Amy M., nee REBER, was born Aug. 17, 1920, at Womelsdorf, and was baptized May 26, 1921.

Miles MERKEY, son of Adam B. and his wife Annie V., nee DAUB, was born May 28, 1918 [date probably ok], in Bethel Twp., and was baptized May 29, 1921.

Ray Stanley BERTRAM, son of James C. and his wife Sadie M., nee HOWER, was born Feb. 17, 1921, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized June 11, 1921.

Gladys May PLEIS, daughter of Robert W., and his wife Elsie M., nee [unreadable], was born March 31, 1921, at Shartlesville, and was baptized June 22, 1921.

Carl Percival NEUIN, son of Chas. D. and his wife, Miriam, nee BATTEIGER, was born May 31, 1921, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized July 29, 1921.

Allen KANTNER, son of John and his wife Minnie, nee LIVERS, was born in June, 1917[date ok], in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized August 6, 1921.

Lee HIMMELBERGER, son of Calvin and his wife Amelia, nee DIETRICH, was born Feb. 10, 1912[date, see entry below], in Jefferson Twp., and was baptized Aug. 11, 1921.

Elsie HIMMELBERGER, daughter of Calvin and his wife Amelia, nee DIETRICH, was born Feb. 10, 1914 [twins or not?, in Jefferson Twp., and was baptized Aug. 11, 1921.

Arthur Franklin TRUMP, son of Carl F. and his wife Rosie M., nee RENTSCHLER, was born July 21, 1921, at Strausstown, and was baptized August 20, 1921.

Marguerite Vara[sp?] BRESSLER, daughter of Oliver O. and his wife Elsie G., nee GRETH, was born August 8, 1921, in N. Heidleberg Twp., and was baptized Sept. 3, 1921.

Llewellyn Henry SHOLLENBERGER, son of William H. and his wife Lizzie, nee WAGNER, was born March 27, 1921, in Upper Bern Twp., and was baptized Sept. 3, 1921.

Erline May PEIFFE, daughter of Paul J. and his wife Salome P., nee GERHARD, was born May 30, 1921, in Bethel Twp., and was baptized Sept. 4, 1921.

Warren Henry KERSHNER, son of Warren and his wife Sarah Julia, nee SHENBERGER, was born Jan 24, 1921, at Shartlesville, and was baptized Sept. 23, 1921.

Catherine Elizabeth DEGLER, daughter of Herbert B. and his wife Sula E., nee KLINE, was born July 12, 1921, at Shartlesville, and was baptized Oct. 2, 1921.

Lillian Emma REBER, daughter of Joseph W., and his wife Tame E., nee KAUFMAN, was born Oct. 7, 1920, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized October 6, 1921.

Helen Sarah WENRICH, daughter of Lloyd A.D. and his wife Sallie A., nee UNGER was born April 20, 1921, at Robesonia, and was baptized Oct. 9, 1921.

Woodrow Harold YEAKLEY, son of George W. and his wife Edna May, nee TROUTMAN, was born March 28, 1921, in Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co., and was baptized Oct. 16, 1921.

Harold Woodrow YEAKLEY, son of George W. and his wife Edna May, nee TROUTMAN, was born March 28, 1921, in Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co., and was baptized Oct. 16, 1921[twins or typos? Probably twins.]

Alvin Sylvester ZERBE, son of Francis H. and his wife Mary K., nee BENDER, was born August 17, 1921, at Bernville, and was baptized October 16, 1921.

Ray Wallace EMERICH, son of Wallace and his wife Melinda, nee HENNINGER, was born August 11, 1921, in Bethel Twp., and was baptized Oct. 23, 1921.

Helen May BARE, daughter of Herbert F. and his wife Edna E., nee WOLF, was born Sept. 7, 1921, in Heidelberg Twp., and was baptized Oct. 23, 1921.

George Charles SPAYD, son of Geo. SPAYD and Stella E. SCHLESSMAN, was born Oct. 13, 1921, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized Oct. 23, 1921.

LeRoy Charles RENNINGER, son of Charles and his wife Ella, nee NEUIN, was born June 26, 1921, in Penn Twp., and was baptized Dec. 10, 1921.

Arline Amanda HUNSICKER, daughter of Miles and his wife Carrie H., BASHORE, was born March 4, 1919[date ok see entry below], at Myerstown, and was baptized Dec. 25, 1921.

Dorothy Mary HUNSICKER, daughter of Miles S. and his wife Carrie H., nee BASHORE, was born June 26, 1921, at Myerstown, and was baptized Dec. 25, 1921.

CONFIRMATIONS

ZION CHURCH, OCT. 23, 1921:

Esther Cassia POTTEIGER

E. Irene POTTEIGER

Laura Alberta STRAUSS

Carrie Esther McALLISTER

Laura Rebecca DIETRICH

Sallie Jane REBER

Hilda Katie HENNINGER

Edna Marie HENNINGER

Carrie May HENNE

Edna May WAYNE

Dorothy P. MILLER

Eva Katie REBER

Beulah Clara EPTING

Stella May LONG

Verna Irene SEITZINGER

Mrs. Sadie HOLLENBACH

Jacob Abraham HENNE

Benj. Franklin RENTSCHLER

William Osman WEBBER

Clarence DEGLER

Charles Jacob HENNE

Malvin[sp?] Earl STAHL

Paul Daniel MILLER

SALEM CHURCH, OCT. 30, 1921:

Esther Mary BROWN

Alma Pauline BROWN

Lizzie Jane STRAUSS

Edna May SCHLAPPIG

Cora Emma EISENHOWER

Gurney William CLEMENTS

Robert Benj. LUTZ

Ephraim Daniel GIBBEL

Arthur ZELLER

TRINITY CHURCH, OCT. 2, 1921:

Verna May VALENTINE

Elsie May MENGEL

Minnie May HUMMEL

MARRIAGES

Mr. Elmer B. MILLER and Miss Amy M. BAUSHER, both of Strausstown, were married at the bride's home, April 2, 1921.

Mr. Seth E. FOLK, of Reading, and Miss Marsella B. KLINE, also of Reading, were married at the home of the bride's mother at Hamburg, June 18, 1921.

Mr. Herbert F. BARE, of Wyomissing, and Miss Edna E. WOLF, of Robesonia, were married at the parsonage, June 25, 1921.

Mr. John H. BERGER, R.F.D. Hamburg, and Miss Cora M. MOYER, of Strausstown, were married November 26, 1921, at the parsonage.

Mr. Stanley K. HAAK, of Newmanstown, and Miss Lillian M. BALTHASER, of Strausstown, were married at the bride's home, December 24, 1921.

FUNERALS

Mrs. Hannah MOLL, daughter of Levi CHRISTMAN and his wife Catherine, nee WAGNER, was born Jan. 5, 1855, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized Feb. 17, 1855, by Pastor Zehring. She was confirmed in Zion church by Pastor Schwartz, April 22, 1871. November 28, 1874, she married Isaac MOLL, Rev. Schwartz officiating. she died april 7, 1921, aged 66 years, 3 mos., 2 days. she is survived by her husband, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 2 grandchildren, and 2 brothers. The funeral took place April 12, in Zion church. Text, Is. 66:13.

Enoch DEGLER, son of John M. and his wife Elizabeth, nee BOESHORE, was born in 1851. He died April 20, 1921, at the Reading Hospital, aged about 70 years. Funeral in Zion church, April 24, in connection with the regular service. There survive 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Text, Gen. 25:34.

Charls Jacob SHEETZ, son of Harry H. SHEETZ and his wife Laura, nee POTTEIGER, was born July 6, 1917, at Bernville, and was baptized Aug. 26, 1917, by Pastor Klick. He died April 9, 1921, aged 3 years, 9 mos., 3 days. He is survived by his parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and a grandmother. The funeral was held in Christ church, April 12. Text, Gen. 37: 33-35.

George F.K. WANN, son of Samuel and his wife Elizabeth, nee KAUFMAN, was born Nov. 1, 1851, at Port Clinton, and was baptized Nov. 16, 1851, by Rev. Blatt. He was confirmed at St. Michael's church by Pastor Zweizig March 30, 1866. He married Louise A. CHRIST July 5, 1873, Pastor T.C. Leinbach officiating. He died May 13, 1921, at Reading, aged 69 years, 6 mos., 12 days. He is survived by 2 sons and 8 grandchildren. The funeral took place at Friedens church May 16. Text, Lk. 10: 23.

Mrs. Lydia BINNER, nee DEGLER, daughter of John M. and his wife Elizabeth, nee BOESHORE, was born Nov. 17, 1840, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized as an adult. She was married to Elias BINNER Oct. 28, 1865, by Pastor Schwartz. She died May 12, 1921, aged 79 years, 5 mos., 4 days. She is survived by her husband, 9 children, 3 bros., and 2 sisters. The funeral was held May 18, in Zion church. Text, Lk. 10:23.

Albert Harrison RUPP, son of Charles W., and his wife Athian, nee OXENREIDER, was born June 17, 1903, at Bernville. He was baptized Oct. 6, 1903, by Pastor A.J. Long. He was confirmed Oct. 19, 1918, in Christ church by Pastor Klick. He died June 2, 1921, aged 17 yrs., 11 mos., 15 days. He is survived by his parents, 6 brothers, and 5 sisters. The funeral was held in Christ church June 7. Text, Mt. 24:44.

George Edward KANTNER, son of John and his wife Minnie, nee LIVERS, was born April 2, 1915, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized by Pastor Klick, May 23, 1915, 1915. He died June 15, 19121, at Hamburg, aged 6 yrs., 2 mos., 13 days. He is survived by his parents, 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral private on the cemetery of Trinity church. Text, Mk. 10:14.

Henry DECK, son of John and his wife Martha, nee ROYER, was born Jan. 7, 1844, in Bethel Twp., and was baptized Feb. 14, 1844, by Pastor T.H. Leinbach. He was confirmed May 7, 1859, by Pastor L.G. Eggers, at Rehrersburg. He was married to Fyanna SMITH Aug. 3, 1867, by Pastor C.H. Leinbach. He died June 29, 1921, aged 77 yrs., 5 mos., 22 days. He is survived by a daughter, 1 brother, 3 sisters. The funeral was held July 4, in Salem church. Text, Job 16:22.

William BERTRAM, son of Daniel and his wife, Amanda, nee HUMMEL, was born Oct. 30, 1890, in Bethel Twp., and was baptized June 13, 1892, by Rev. Eli Hiester. He was confirmed Oct. 26, 1907, by Pastor Pflueger in Zion church. He died Aug. 1, 1921, aged 30 yrs., 9 mos., 1 day. He is survived by his parents, 6 sisters, 2 brothers. The funeral was held Aug. 5, in Zion church. Text, Is. 38:1.

Mrs. Clara Jane GERHARD, nee MANBECK, daughter of August and his wife Sebilla, nee SCHNEIDER, was born July 31, 1858, in Bethel Twp., and was baptized in infancy by Pastor Eggers. She was confirmed May 15, 1875, in Altalaha Lutheran church by Pastor A.J. Long. She was married to Wm. GERHARD Jan. 26, 1878, by Pastor A.J. Long. She died Aug. 6, 1921, aged 63 yrs., 5 days. She is survived by 1 son, 3 daughters, 1 sister, 1 brother and 2 grandchildren. The funeral was held Aug. 11 in Trinity church. Text, Jn. 8:51.

William C. RITZMAN, son of Israel and his wife Jane, nee CLOUSER, was born June 8, 1899, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized in infancy by Pastor Kramlich. He was confirmed in 1915 in Alsace Lutheran church by Pastor C.E. Kistler. He was a service man in the World War and was killed June 7, 1918, at Chateau Thierry. Age 18 yrs., 11 mos., 29 days. He is survived by his parents, 5 bros., and 3 sisters. He was enlisted in Company C, 9th Infantry. The funeral was held Sept. 3, 1921 at Zion church. Text, I Cor. 15:26.

Miss Priscilla PEIFFER, nee SCHAEFFER, daughter of Benjamin and his wife Elizibeth, nee JERKIN, was born Jan. 20, 1843, in Bethel Twp., and was baptized Mar. 18, 1843, by Pastor Ulrich. She was confirmed by Pastor Eggers, at Altalaha Lutheran church. She was married the first time to Wm. PEIFFER, in 1875, by Rev. Schwartz. The second time she was married to Jacob PEIFFER, June 4, 1892, by Pastor T.C. Leinbach. She died May 14, 1920, aged 77 years, 3 mos., 24 days. She is survived by her husband, 1 daughter. The funeral was held May 18, in Salem church. Text, Ps. 119:166.

Mrs. Emma Elizabeth FEICK, nee NAFTZINGER, daughter of John and his wife Mary, nee WERNER, was born April 21, 1857, in Centre Twp., and was baptized Aug. 30, 1857, by Rev. Jaeger. She was confirmed in Belleman's church by Rev. Zweizig, April 20, 1872. On March 11, 1877, she was married to Adam L. FEICK by pastor Trexler. She died Sept. 12, 1921, aged 64 yrs., 4 mos., 21 days. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 5 grandchildren, and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Sept. 17, in Friedens church. Text, Lk. 22: 29-30.

Mrs. Sarah ROTHERMEL, nee HIMMELBERGER, was born July 7, 1855, and was baptized in infancy. She was confirmed in Tulpehocken Reformed church. She was married to Jacob ROTHERMEL, which union was blessed with 7 children. She died Sept. 6, 1921, at Womelsdorf, aged 66 yrs., 1 mo., 29 days. She is survived by her husband, 5 sons, 1 daughter, 1 brother, and 1 step-sister. The funeral was held at her home Sept. 10. Interment in the Womelsdorf cemetery. Text, Jn. 14: 1-6.

John G. BARE, son of Samuel and his wife Susanna, nee GERNERD, was born April 8, 1839, and was baptized May 4, 1872, as an adult, and was received as a member of Zion church. He was married to Harriet RUTH Sept. 3, 1871, by Pastor L.H. Yeager. He died Oct. 26, 1921, at Sinking Spring, aged 82 yrs., 6 mos., 18 days. He is survived by 5 children, 1 brother, 9 grandchildren. The funeral was held in St. John's Lutheran church, Sinking Spring, Oct. 29, and interment at Strausstown. [Text,] Lk. 22:29-30.

Jonathan MILLER, son of Philip and his wife Catharine, nee SENAUM, was born May 31, 1842, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized Aug. 21, 1842, by Pastor Minnig. He was confirmed in Zion church. On Feb. 27, 1869, he was married to Sarah A. RICHARD by Rev. A. Finfrock. He died Nov. 16, 1921, aged 79 years, 5 mos., 15 days. He is survived by his widow, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 3 brothers, 1 sister, 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Nov. 21 in Zion church. Text, Rom. 6:23.

Mrs. Leanda MOYER, nee BRENSINGER, daughter of Daniel and his wife Elizabeth, nee NEBEL, was born Sept. 18, 1849, in Windsor Twp., and was baptized Dec. 10, 1849, by Rev. Moyer. She was confirmed at Bern church by Pastor Finfrock. She was married to Joseph A. MOYER Oct. 13, 1866, by Rev. Lampe. She died Oct 26, 1921, aged 72 yrs., 1 mo., 8 days. She is survived by her husband, 8 children, 2 brothers, 21 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Oct. 31, in Zion church. Text, Mk. 7:37.

George Calvin ETCHBERGER, son of Ezra P. and his wife Henrietta, nee MANBECK, was born March 28, 1865, in Bethel Twp., and was baptized May 14, 1865, by Pastor Eggers. He was confirmed in Salem church by Rev. C.T. Leinbach in 1883. He was married to Leah BARNETT May 8, 1886, by Rev. Welker. He died Oct. 29, 1921, aged 56 yrs., 7 mos. He is survived by his widow, 1 daughter, 2 grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. The funeral was held at the house, Nov. 2, interment in the new Altalaha Lutheran cemetery. Text, Rom. 14:7-8.

Henry Harrison HOLZMAN, son of John and his wife Mary, nee DERR, was born March 22, 1857, in Jefferson Twp., and was baptized in infancy. He was confirmed at Host by Rev. Finfrock. He was married to Mary OXENREIDER Aug. 24, 1880. He died Nov. 17, 1921, at Reading, aged 64 yrs., 7 mos., 25 days. He is survived by a daughter, 6 grandchildren, 1 brother and 1 sister. The funeral wa held Nov. 22, at St. Paul’s church. Text, Rom. 6:23.

Mrs. Adaline AHN, nee REBER, daughter of William and his wife Catharine, nee MILLER, was born Aug. 17, 1859, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized Nov. 5, 1859, by Rev. Zehring. She was confirmed April 24, 1875, in Zion church, by Rev. Finfrock. She was married to Jacob S. AHN by Rev. Finfrock June 12, 1886. She died Nov. 24, 1921, aged 62 yrs., 3 mos., 7 days. She is survived by her husband, 3 daughters, 1 brother and 1 grandchild. The funeral was held Nov. 29, in Zion church. [Text] Eccl. 7:2.

Mrs. Amelia STRAUSS, nee KANTNER, daughter of Levi and his wife Amanda, nee KNOLL, was born June 22, 1870, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized July 31, 1870, by Rev. Martz. She was confirmed by Rev. Leingach, april 18, 1885, in Zion church. She was married to Milton M. STRAUSS, Sept. 25, 1886, by Rev. Finfrock. She died Dec. 9, 1921, aged 51 yrs., 5 mos., 10 days. she is survived by her husband, a son, a grandson, a brother and 4 sisters. The funeral took place Dec. 13, in Zion church. Text, II Cor. 4:17-18.

Mrs. Sarah Anna DEGLER, nee PAFFENBERGER, daughter of Jacob and his wife Elizabeth, nee MORGE, was born Sept. 3, 1849, in Tulpehocken Twp., and was baptized Nov. 18, 1849, by Rev. Hoffmeier. She was confirmed in Host church by Pastor Grimm. She was married to John B. DEGLER by Rev. A. Finfrock, Jan. 2, 1869. She died Dec. 27, 1921, aged 72 yrs., 3 mos., 23 days. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. The funeral was held Dec. 30, in Zion church. Tet, [sp], Gal. 4:-4-5.

Isaac KRAMER, son of Thomas and his wife Esther, nee SCHWENK, was born June 3, 1845, in S. Manheim Twp., Schuylkill Co., and was baptized by Rev. Kline. He was confirmed April 24, 1875, in Zion church by Rev. Finfrock. He was married to Lydia NEY by Rev. Kline, February, 1869. He died Feb. 3, 1922, aged 76 years and 8 months. He is survived by his widow, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 19 grandchildren and 7 brothers. The funeral was held Feb. 8, in Zion church. Text, II Tim. 2:3. He was enlisted in the Civil War, Co. G, 116^th Reg., Pa. Vol. Inf., March 16, 1864, and served to the end of the war, being honorably discharged July 14, 1865.

Sarah E. STRAUSS, nee SAVAGE, wife of Joel S. STRAUSS, was born April 3, 1853, and was baptized in infancy. She was confirmed by Rev. B.D. Zweizig in St. Michael’s church. She was married to Joel S. STRAUSS Aug. 17, 1878, by Rev. Haman. She died May 25, 1921, aged 68 yrs., 1 mo., 22 days. She is survived by a brother and 4 step-children. The funeral was held in Friedens church, May 29. Text, Rev. 2:10.