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A Centennial History - Chapter 5

Church Records

Recapitulation of Records

First Baptism Recorded
Catherine Welsh - Born 6-29-1881 of John & Marie in Boles Township, Frankllin County - By J. T. Feltmann

First Marriage Recorded
Edw. Breitenbach - son of Fred Breitenbach & Rose Otten, daughter of John Otten, by J.L.Gadell on Feb.21, 1897
Note: Early church records are sometimes hard to reconcile. It shows that Father F. Gadell was pastor from 1887-90. The first marriage recorded was performed by J. L. Gadell.

First Death & Burial Recorded
Wm. Hy Hanneken - July 4, 1904 - killed in storm.

First Confirmation
55 persons on Oct. 30,1906 by Most Rev. J. J. Glennon

First Record Marriage in New Church
Willam and Augusta Lakebrink - May 1913

Sisters of Precious Blood
Left St. Mary's in 1964 (info by Hattie Gartherfner - housekeeper)

Restoration and Remodeling
On November 25, 1971 the "Washingtonian" newspaper showed the final stages of our organ being repaired, an historical one built by Hans Pfeffer in 1862. Fr. Lessard also replaced the "bath-room tiles" above the main altar with wood paneling  about a year later. About two years later he had the church carpeted in golden color.

End of Chapter V

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