Significance 1900- law catholicism in Henry County and Napoleon dates toa similar time,as in 1845 visiting Henry County and Napoleon. 1883,this beautiful gothic edifice has continued to remain the symbol of catholicism in - politics/government - communityplanning site of the church was purchased and a subscription campaign to raise money for a new church - agriculture X architecture X 1800-1899 the replacement of the front doors and the removal of the communion rail. The congregation Henry County, founded in 1834 according to its present confines, has always been an agrarian By the 1860's the congregation had become a permanent parish and soon outgrew the original frame mission chapel. catholicism in the area, Otto Honeck. Honeck and Fr.
Peutz reportedly donated the labor atop the new Henry County Courthouse (National Register) before hoisting a higher cross railings, confessional, and main altar cost about $6,000. The organ was built by G. F. 1600-1699 commerce 1500-1599 1881-1883 art exploration/settlement a succession of pastors since, and now is part of the Toledo diocese.Since its erection in philosophy Specific dates street level,100years ago in February,1882.The interior finishing,including plaster Under the direction of the third Peutz (Putz), 9. Major Bibliographical References Henry County, Ohio; Henry County Historical Society, Napoleon, Ohio, Volume II; 1976.
Acreage of nominated property Approximately 1 acre Quadrangle name Napoleon East Quadrangle scale 1:24000 UMT References List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries _ state city or town Ohio, 43403 The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated State Historic Preservation Officer signature Zone date county code Easting Northing 11. Form Prepared By name/title national ACREAGE NOT VERIFIED Attest: Bowling Green 10. Geographical Data February 1982 Chief of Registration 12.
State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Verbal boundary description and justification Bowling Green State University Mary Fran Meekison; Notes being prepared for lo0 year history brochure For HCRS use only SHPO Center for Archival Collections - street & number University Library according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. GPO 938 835 organization telephone This nomination includes Lots 101-103 of the City of Napoleon; this defines the property the church sits on. (419)372-2411 United States Department of the interior National Park Service - RETURN - REJECT photos - Recom. / Criteria. -Nomination returned for: _substantive reasons discussed below Owner of Property 7.
Description .ruins Location dates Name resubmission completeness clarity summary paragraph alterations/integrity Reviewer Discipline Action: nomination by person or local government 6. Representation in Existing Surveys 3. Classification owner objection Substantive Review: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 5. Location of Legal Description Henry Federal Agency: Date Duo: - technical corrections cited below _ deteriorated - unsttered - original site - unexpoeed Fed. Reg. Date:_ Substantive boundary selection -see continuation sheet Date Due: good 8. Significance the resource justification of exception 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Quadrangle name 11. Form Prepared By 12.
State Historic Preservation Officer Certification - netional -state Phone: 202 272-3504 context Signed clarity completeness checked Date Photographs Other Maps applicable criteria summary paragraph justification of areas Specific dates Statement of Significance (in ene paragraph) relationship of integrity Acreage of nominated property Yerbal boundary description and justification State Historic Preservation Officer signature local relating significance to Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Bullder Architect STOP St. Augustine's -Napoleon notes entrance to Armory, . across the street Napaleon, ohio Full view of church. Flag pole Photoky many fren meekison Napoleon, Ohio 43545 Mary Fran Meekison Silhouette of Feont staued Napoleon, Ohio 43545 Mary Fran Meekison Photo by St.
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Augustine's-Napoleon completely rehauled, antique, Napoleon, Ohio priceless View of organ-100 years old, Napoleon, Ohio 43545 Mary Fran Meekison Photo by UTm Reference UNITED STATES NAPOLEON EAST QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY STATE OF OHIO 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) St. Aupustine's Nº4122.5 - W8400/7.5 NAPOLEON EAST, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Mapped, edited, and published by the Geological Survey 255 RIVERVIEW AVENUE - (419) 592-4010 April 14, 1982 Mr. David Simmons Robert fa. Heft I-77 and 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211 Rupert W. Schweinhagen Lawrence Haase, President The Reverend Paul Dorley, Pastor of St.
Augustine's Church, Napoleon, Ohio, has informed me that William Young designation for official status on the National Darel Austermiller Darrell Fox James Zumfelde Since the nomination for this honor will take place Richard A. Hayward nomination to know that this designation has my Law Director Keith P. Muehlfeld edifices and, architecturally, ranks along with the Henry County Courthouse, which is the only visitors, also, feel that both structures enhance appreciate your interest in this church edifice and Robert G. Heft, Mayor RGH: dd Mayor Clerk-Treasurer this church. City Manager full approval. Dear Mr. Simmons: Respectfully yours, character of the municipality.
James Jackson Members of Council Ohio Historic Preservation Office Ohio Historic Center building in the City of Napoleon presently listed Register of Historic Places is being sought by the work put forth in presenting its nomination City of NAPOLEON, OHIO the Citizens of Napoleon,sincerely wish those concerned with the the beauty of our City and add to the historical in Columbus, Ohio at the Ohio Historic Center, Centennial this year, is one of the City's major on the National Register. Citizens of Napoleon and for historical status. St.Augustine's Church,which celebrates its May 13, 1982 Ms. Carol Shull, Acting Keeper National Register of Historic Places National Park Service US Department of the Interior 440 G St., NW Dear Ms. Shull: notification procedures have been followed and each nomination has been approved by the state review board.
Sheltering Arms Hospital Murphy, Daniel, Log House - Red Oak Presbyterian Church Jaegar Machine Company Office Bldg. Long and Third Conmercial Bldg. St. Augustine's Catholic Church Lilley, Robert D., House McNamar-McLure-Miller House Alameda Apartments Please let me know if you have any questions. State Historic Preservation Officer WRL/DS: jb Highland Muskingum Brown enclosures Licking Sincerely, Athens Franklin Name County REGISTER Ohio Historic Preservation Office RECEIVED Washington, D.C. 20240 Ohio Historical Center I-71& 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 Enclosed are nine new National Register nominations. All the appropriate Henry NATIONAL July 28, 1982 Ms. Carol Shull 440 G Street, N.W. Dear Ms. Shull: if you have any questions.
WRL/DS : vb Enclosures Sincerely, AUG41982 REGISTER NATIONAL RECEIVED Ohio Historic Preservation Office Acting Keeper Enclosed is a National Register nomination for St.Augustine's Catholic Church, National Register of Historic Places Department of the Interior State Historic Preservation Officer AUG ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH NAPOLEON, DHIO 43545 Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 Dear Mr. Ligibel: a centenary celebration to honor the church, which will be 100 years old. As part of our planning for the celebration, we are requesting from you and your office the proper steps venture will be greatly appreciated. Pastor, St. Augustine's Church Bowling Green State University Ohio Historical Society.
Faithfully yours, Ted Ligibel Father Paul Dorley Historic Preservation Office In l982 St.Augustine's Catholic Church will be hosting Your assistance and help in getting us started on this Catholic Church declared a historical building by the 221 EAST CLINTON STREET of procedure needed to be taken to have St.Augustine's 1882 - 1982 St. Augustine's Church Page 1 1882 - 1982 Editor: Mary Fran Meekison Asst. Editor: Mary Lee Brink Cover - St. Augustine's Church, 1882, By Kay Westhoven Page 1 - Table of Contents Page 2 - Letter from Bishop James Hoffman Page 3 - Letter from Pastor, Rev. Paul Dorley Page 4 - Sons & Daughters of Parish - Religious Page 6-18 - St.
Augustine's history Page 19 - Tributes Page 20 - Memorials Page 21-22 - Parish life in pictures Copyright © Mary Fran Meekison, 1982 Page 5 - Centenary Committees, Church Council Table of Contents: Back Cover-Photo of Bill Annis by Mary Fran Meekison Page 2 DIOCESE OF TOLEDO 2544 Parkwood Avenue Toledo, Ohio 43610 Bishop James R. Hoffman December 30, 1981 mind. personal commitment to Jesus as a parish community.
confirmation in terms of our responsibility for the May the spirit of the Renew program deepen your Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: cussions and determinations we make as a parish community Jubilees are a time for thanksgiving and rejoicing of our marriage, the baptism of a child, the many times when we celebrate our one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary funeral liturgy of a loved one, all of these come to Bishop of Toledo CHANCERY in terms of shared ministry?These dreams are the first as we remember our past and dream of the future of St. today will affect us in the future. We also look to the future and wonder about its mission of Jesus Christ? What will parish life be like The dis- step in shaping the next twenty-five years. Augustine Parish. special moments that take place in the parish.The day Page 3 ST.
AUGUSTINE CHURCH NAPOLEON, OHIO 43545 the greatest love to all, who have created, sustained and Paul Dorley, Pastor long parish history. given much happiness; deepening faith, giving new strength on through its many generations. Sincerely the stalwart faith of its earliest pioneers would be carried happy and also sorrowful experiences. St.Augustine Church can be likened to an aged person who staunchly supported St. Augustine Parish, in order that Augustine's Church also has lines of great character which Dear Parishioners and Friends, The people of St. Augustine's are celebrating a unique Father Paul Dorley and a sense of Eternity. has lived through all kinds of experiences as they reach anniversary in the life of their parish church.A looth 221 EAST CLINTON STREET God Bless St. Augustine Parish, today and always.
that have taken place within its sacred confines during the and in the lives of its parishioners which transcends many The Centenary causes me to reflect on the many celebrations My personal congratulations are extended and offered with birthday is a unique and significant event. The Centenary rection of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.Countless souls have been touched by these celebrations which have means that we have reached a point in the life of the church have been etched by the events which have taken place in its past 1o0 years. Page 4 Rev. Robert Yeager Sr. Mary Bernadette Rev. Forest McAllister, O.F.M. Diemer, P.C.C. Sr. Mary Evelyn Hahn, S.N.D. Rev. Thomas Keller Rev. Norbert Howe Sr. Mary Anthony Honeck, S.N.D. Sr. Mary Ethelreda Strohmenger, S.N.D. Sr. Mary Clarissa Westhoven, S.N.D. Rev. John P. Brennan Rev. William C. Zierolf Rev. Finnian Connolly, O.F.M. Rev.
William Westhoven Rev. Clarence Yeager Sr. Mary Agnes Fisher, O.s.U. Sons and Daughters of St. Augustine's Not Pictured Sr. Mary Charlotte Hennessy, S.N.D. Sr. Coletta McAllister, O.s.U. Page 5 Mike DelGreco. .. Vice President Moe Brubaker. Chris Graham .. Treasurer and . Maintenance Vivian Dominique .. Liturgy Gary Westhoven SON John L. Johnson - General Chairman Westhoven, Jim Kuser and Moe Brubaker. Liturgy: Lynn Walker and Bill Latta, Chairpersons; Father Dorley, Peter Calvillo, Louis Recker, Roger King, Jan Buckmaster, Bob McLimans, Jane Recker, Wilma Keller and Barb Cochran. Theresa Gustwiller, Ralph and Gertrude Fahringer, Fred and Lucille Greiser, Ronald and Renate Parish Reunion Recreation: Bob Small, Chairperson; Bill Mossing, Dick Denny, Glenn Small and Organ Recital: Gerry Yeager, Chairperson; Marion Barry, Mary Lee Brink, Rita McMenamin James Westhoven and Kay Westhoven.
William Limpach. and Don Meyer, Gertrude and Ralph Fahringer. National Register of Historical Places: Moe Brubaker. School Board Rep. Mike Livosky and Rick Small. Finance Chairman and Nick Yeager. Lindsay Westhoven St. Augustine's Centenary Committees Parish Council Business: Martin Hoeffel, Chairperson; John Crahan, Lawrence Siclair, Jack Hoeffel and Communications and Invitations:Mary Rose and Lawrence Hoeffel, Chairpersons;Catherine Special Projects: Jane Yarnell, Chairperson; Betsy DuVernois, Donald Flory, Ruth Jones, Ann Hoover .. Fred Freppel. Parish Reunion: Ervin and Ann Hoover, Chairpersons; Joseph and Shirley Distel, William and Acting Secretary Publicity: James and Helen Kuser, Chairpersons; Moe and Judy Brubaker. Fisher, Craig and Mary J. Wilson, Mary Dominique and Mary Denny.
..Bingo Publication of the Church History: Mary Fran Meekison, Chairperson; Mary Lee Brink, Kay Margaret Sherman Christian Formation Janet Buckmaster.... Alter Rosary Society Rep. Page 6 The history of St. Augustine's By Mary Fran Meekison Church - what is it all about? It Omega, the beginning and the end. Paradoxically, sometimes it gins. Often the two converge and become one, indicating that the whether in relation to a parish or visit the parish cemetery. Walk- slate, marble, and granite; read- ing the inscriptions, some badly worn, others deeply chiseled, one realizes that here is a hallowed museum of history. For many St. kin, it is a place that whispers of the faith of their forefathers. In this quiet, solitary land rest the planted the first seeds of Catholic- were poor, these people demon- legacy of living faith.
THE FIRST signs of Catholicism became evident around 1850 dur- Napoleon. In 1853, with the excep- tion of Augustin Pilliod, a miller, A time for reflection...a time for renewal...and a time for Napoleon in 1856, he encouraged these few families, mostly poor munity and the church's 100 years of worship on the corner ism in this area. Though many people with many children, to and Singers. an individual. Augustine parishioners and their Augustine's signifies the church's prominence in com- Reicherts, Zimmers, Shermans, Lannen. The following year Ger- ANYONE seriously interested Augustine's Church, should first of Monroe and Clinton Streets.
build a small frame church man families arrived:the concerns the Alpha and the and to us by leaving us a rich is difficult to discover where the ing among the grave markers, early remains of Christians who strated their allegiance to God building a new foundation of faith.The steeple of St. in pursuing the history of St. Millers, Westermans, Riggers, the families bore Irish names: "wheel of life' continues to turn, beginning ends and the end be- WHEN BISHOP Rappe visited noting the different textures of man Powers, Duley, McConnell, ing the early settlement of Page 7 Reverend H. A. Moes, who served land, plus a "good and sufficient James Brennan, started a sub- one year. Each parish had its own before there was a resident priest, A small lot (#24 on the Original about in part due to a colorful ad- venture Father Moes experienced was started in 1863.
canal and the river at 514 Hobson one dark and chilly night. Father Street, where presently the Bur- are not discernable. The oldest roads were bad. name of Thomas Kunz, who died was erected in 1856, because of in- names of P. Findane, Maria Bech- plastered until two years later. chose the latter. As neither the $505.85. Since Mr. Pilliod was the Nellie MeCartney, Mary Bren- most generous contributor, in nan, John Sharidan, and Philip acquainted with the width of the Shaff (age 11 months). privilege of naming the church af- ter his patron, St. Augustine. wheel of the buggy glided down the bank, upsetting the buggy and lots for $1.00 each: John Zimmer, fiance. Then, from 1861-1864, the A. Sherman, Fred Fisher, A into the canal. With considerable Pilliod, Jacob Diemer, F. Konzen, difficulty, Father Moes pulled himself out of the water.
He had At these times, whether coming Some parishioners bought a whole eight to ten graves. During Father casionally was used as the priests' mode of travel. The late Gladys Augustine's, he faithfully kept up the cemetery record book. Father By November 1864, the St. grown considerably. At that time, J. P. Carroll as its first resident pastor. St. Patrick's in Provi- dence then became a mission church under his care. During the four tration, an addition (24' x 25') was made to the small church. A tower, donated by John H. Vocke, was added to the church. Father first school house (26' x 36'). He school stood on Lot 41, where the St. Augustine's cemetery. today. Providence. MANY century-plus markers Augustine's first school, Bishop had traveled by paddle-wheel L. Westerman, and P. Rheiger. lay person, later to become a further in the chilly night.
drive to sell graveyard lots was long intervals by priests from De- Jackson Dry Cleaning building is time and money, he was given the Flagg once mentioned that she plot, containing enough room for Carroll's guidance, a promotion driver nor the priest were well resident pastor the following canal bank had been washed Napoleon received the Reverend Dean Michael Putz and Sister Leaders, Joseph Kopp, J. Diemer, Puetz) lengthy tenure at St. have been to drive seven miles mission church was attended at steamboat to Sunday Mass at launched. The following bought Pilliod, described as a "liberal- 1859. The oldest stones carry the canal and the river, the driver both Napoleon and Providence for Providence, 14 miles away. The the first cemetery record book THINKING it might be more years of Father Carroll's adminis- readable grave stone carries the year.
This may have been brought scription at once for the purchase which stretched between the The cost of the building was was summoned on a sick call to care of the church was given to Imagine how unpleasant it must Carroll then built St. Augustine's from Defiance or Providence to away by the heavy rains. One dry stitch of clothes on his body. chased one and one-half acres of Prior to the building of St. Plat) was bought between the placed his sister, Ellen Carroll, a lost his hat and there was not a did not realize a portion of the path and visibility was zero, they the priest from Providence, Ohio. Putz's (German spelling for expedient to take the tow-path, FROM 1858-1861, Napoleon's South Napoleon for $80.00. Even of a lot and the erection of a church.
(24'x40'), with their hard earn- Thankfully, Augustin ceeded in November 1868 by the sufficient funds, it was not Patrick Brennan, John Napoleon, the canal boat oc- throwing both priest and driver Augustin purchase. Though the building religious, in charge of it. The Catholic burial grounds. He pur- Pilliod and Brennan made the wagon road' from Bormans in Page 8 mated cost being about $15,000.00. At this writing, there are 760 work." On roll call, there was only THEY WERE: H. H. Vocke, Fred Shoner, Michael Wirth, Fred next suggested by the pastor that an assessment according to the for people outside the faith to sign Father Putz made out the assess- proval of the building committee, he read it aloud before the entire reasonable and subscribed to the amount levied upon them. Others thought they had been taxed too brick church. A meeting was high and refused to sign.
The chased one-thousand dollars worth Committee compromised with the of furniture, and made further im- voted on the new church, which tion was completed it reached exactly the amount of $11,250.00 to be paid within three years from the date in equal installments. Otto Honeck, a brick and stone contractor, and a member of the building committee, was perhaps the most prominent lay person to promote the new church. As a suitable sites for the 56 churches that were built in his diocese that decade. Later, when Otto became a brick and stone contractor, he did much of the work on the new devoted to St. Augustine's as was her husband. During the drive for funds for the new church, she soliciting funds, and when she arrived home late in the afternoon or evening, Otto was convinced Convent was built in 1878. that the drive had been exhilarat- tee. church. taking.
seemed to find the assessment youngster, Otto drove Bishop be assessed. A subscription list provements to his little frame called and the proposed undertak- ing discussed. The congregation ment and after receiving the ap- dissenting members as much as possible, and when the subscrip- Fisher, and Otto Honeck. It was according to their goodwill. church. Katie Honeck was as school. The parish was free of means of the individual members May the Lord bless the good also was to be circulated in town was to be a Gothic structure Mary Antonia, S.N.D., formerly . "without pillars", as Father Putz modated, Father Putz on Decem- one dissenting vote, a person who collection of the needed funds was an impossibility. He was quickly overruled. Five members of the located on a hill behind Dunbar's accommodations were needed.
In debt at this time, with a con- ward to have the church and about two-thirds of the real value : school so far apart. Thus, early in 1889, at the repeated request of the parish contained only seventy the pastor and with the sanction of or eighty families. Within a short parcels of land since then. In 1979 more satisfactory, the Sisters of an industrious Cemetery Commit- built for the Sisters near the new Themajority congregation. unmarked graves. Prior to 1861, part of town for $4,000.00. In three Cleveland, of all its property.
And this time spearhead this gigantic under- monuments and markers in the years the congregation had paid Rappe around in search of in violent language stated that the congregation were chosen to The old frame church was in Reverend Dean Michael Putz, some corpses may have been re- bered to the amount of $1,110.00, Page 9 ing for her, but he was not so cer- structed. Plastering of the church tain about the exhausted horses. At one point the completion of the church seemed to be delayed in- all parts, with the exception of the definitely because of lack of plaster of paris. The exquisite fresco work was completed for saved the day by telling Father ed steeple if Father would pay for the materials. So it was done!! donated by various members of the congregation, each window architect. He received $250.00, their gift. The donors were: D plus $50.00 for extra services. Bids Hartnett, M.
Donnelly, F. Shoner, were published for the work in Westhoven, Jo Diemer, A. J. Van- denbroek, Joseph Shaff, Martin plus the mason and brick work for Westerman, Father Putz, H. H. $5,995.00. The cut stone work cost broken for the church. On June 19th of the same year, the corner- stone was laid. Father Moes, then organized in the parish. It is the thought of this historian that the Cleveland, returned to preach the sermon. Bishop Gilmour and major role in parish life from its present. It seems strange, but provided by Mrs. Otto Honeck and there is no official record of what Mrs. James Brennan in the early "treasures" the cornerstone con- guidance, the story is that there were two groups of women that Helen English Grim, we do know that her father, William English, side of the main roof had to be re- working for the parish. One set done with much loss to the firm.
was called, "The Paisleys" i The ed therein. English, who was a nephew and an employee of Otto THE EXTERIOR of the church was painted by Joseph Bainer, a shawl each wore. Early in this daring climber. A short time century, so the story goes, Father ship. William promised his wife, later, he fell from the roof of the Elizabeth English, that her name, Marysville Courthouse and died the funeral of a prominent Irish with certainty, would be included In February 1882, the cross was in the stone with all the other hoisted and erected to overlook the town and countryside. It was shook his head and commented, precious memorabilia. made of galvanized iron and gilt old 'Black Crows'!" Strangers in was delayed and this added and is 175 feet from the ground, the highest point in town.
It was stated that Father Putz purposely delayed erecting the church until Fortunately, most of those attend- because of a claim of $50.00 for the church. Some did not under- On November 9, 1882, the church pews, a railing, gallery front, con- fessional and altar were purchas- $525.00. and tains. days. penned all the documents contain- "Well. . .there goes the last of the lady parishioner. Father, looking Altar Society. Superior of St. Mary's Seminary, galvanized iron work, $1,665.00. our present Rosary-Altar Society. chose Alex Young, Toledo, as the with the congregation furnishing Thanks to information from THE BUILDING Committee the church gasped, concluding preciation. Perhaps these two and Young Ladies Society; the cause of his excellent penman- the Rosary-Altar Society was February 1881. Otto Honeck was Putz was delivering an eulogy at Father had insulted the woman. ladies of St.
Augustine's played a A Detroit firm installed the money. Otto Honeck, however, after the Napoleon Courthouse $100.o0 to the carpenter's cost. groups were the forerunners of ing understood that his remark Close to Christmas that year, the Honeck, was chosen as scribe be- bearing the name or names of Attention was now drawn to Katherine Vocke, the Young Men $1,342.05. All the glass was Under Father Putz's $1,480.00; the carpenter work, solemnly down at the casket, THERE IS no record of when was uttered in praise and ap- The brick work on the church Putz he would put up the project- to do the excavation of the cellar, In the Spring of 1881 ground was priests were Black Crows", after the type of foremen decided to "strike" was built, so that the cross on the claim. The slating of the roof, done by J. S. Norton.
Toledo, than the statue of the blind God- caused trouble to the firm and to stand how to do their work; others work inside the church. By June competed with each other in slating several the $900.00; other group was named,"The dess of Justice. inception. Witness the help wages. H. H. Vocke paid the was accomplished for $1,550.00, church steeple would be higher church at 9:45 a.m. in the follow- pet for the sanctuary, also 1st-Cross Bearer, Augustin stand in the organ loft and he had 2nd-Napoleon Band left their names on the case work 3rd-Building Committee 4th-The Grand Army of the stations, side altars, and a heating 5th-The 16th Ohio National Ohio National Guards 7th-Defiance Band 10th-Citizens of Napoleon Main Street to Monroe, north on Monroe to the church, where ser- vices began at 10:00 a.m. with the Bishop officiating.
In the after- noon the procession formed in the same line of march to the new church, where the Bishop ad- ministered Confirmation. Anna Westerman, mother of Lawrence Fahringer, was confirmed at this ceremony. Afterwards the proces- served: R.D. Koons, October F. Votteler, Cleveland, Ohio, was 1914; Walter Konzen, March 1919; Cletus Connolly, November 1919; dedication. This same organ, now Donald Schueler, November 1919; renovated with the approval of the Albert Joseph, F. Diemer, and for a dollar. One prominent parish. Almost a century ago, this another 139 times; then Otto antique and as a musical instru- Honeck, who had given so much to ment, it is priceless. Today, Mr. the bills were paid, there was an this church, turned to his wife and Roger King, director of music at indebtedness of only $274.57. In his "Now, Katie, you go up St.
Augustine's, says, 'This is the there and ring the bell as often as best organ I've ever heard." Nick Father Putz wrote, "May the Yeager, church organist, agrees. building then in the future prove a rang it 150 times and Otto paid the munity as it has been a burden to JUST BEFORE vespers that electricity it uses is for the air same day, a storm arose and CHURCH DEDICATION Bishop Gilmour dedicated the church tearing off a piece of mold- church on June 17, 1883. On this ing from the western louvre. Hun- day, the church was only blessed, dreds of people were assembled in years old and are still used. Until not consecrated. A special com- the advent of electricity, all mittee of men were chosen for this brellas, but not one was struck or organs were pumped manually. important event; they were: A. J. hurt.
Father Putz reported: Vandenbroek, George Hahn, thought, was converted to an elec- Charles Rastetter, J. B. Vocke, about it by infidels, but the Lord tric blower early in the 1920's. Otto Honeck, and Daniel Hartnett. bill. Republic apparatus. Society dispersed. Pilliod happenings that day. On this day Guard Drum Corps you wish." Katie went up and "Sneering remarks were made bined in one great organ. Some Virgil Rowe. The organ is a 12-rank tracker piece cost $1,350.00. Today, as an building was $21,893.39. After all tion." basically 12 mini-organs com- chanical action and the only 6th-Company F, 16th Reg. all during the time of construc- The St. Augustine organ, it is Hoeffel and Gertrude Hoeffel Nick Yeager and Roger King admire organ.
source of blessing to the com- final report on the construction, Page 10 European tracker organs are 400 The total cost of the church had protected the building a parishioner could ring the bell residence on Clinton Street and ing order: 9th-Bishop and Clergy 8th-Defiance Roman Catholic dedicated to his name.' There were some memorable THE LINE of march was up a valuable antique, is being old church was used in the new lightning struck the spire of the following names have been pre- A NEW Pipe Organ, built by G. tobe installed before the church sion went to Father Putz's The procession formed at the old pointed by the pastor, bought car- some youngster) was required to to pump air similar to pumping aisles. Some furniture from the one. The church only needed new of the organ, indicating the date they served as pumper.
The Frank Ramus, October 1914; front of the church under um- A 12-rank organ is blower.A water. Some of the "Pumpers" parishioner rang it i23 times; linoleum and matting for the Autumn a group of ladies, apquired that Honeck, S.N.D., in 1891. The lat- in the new church. Henry Lader The old frame church was taken ter's niece, inspired by her aunt's and Marie Reichert were his example, took the same name and H. H. Vocke purchased one-half of Lot #24, where the old church had Westhoven, was the second child stood, for $100.00. The new church baptized. Albert Westhoven and still lacked a main altar, two side statues of St. Augustine and St. Margarita Krein. Thomas Aquinas, imported from Germany, were put on the main altar. They cost $74.10 each.
Just church, a depression in business before Christmas that year, a soon followed with the failure of As a result, Father Putz had to With the exception of the Holy balance on the new organ. The old Family, these figures are still Sam Honeck bought the old school Mrs. Glenn Small donated new plot for $300.00 and the church was models of the Holy Family. The hand painted pictures for the Way struction. From the Henry County from Germany. For the twelve, chased a 350-foot iron fence and it Father paid $370.00. Their hand for $100.00. A small portion of this made in Cleveland for $210.00. the outside entrance to the church FIRST VOCATIONS basement. In October 1885, two IN THE PARISH years after the dedication, a new Ella Honeck, daughter of Otto but it did not work.
Thus, three Honeck, became the first nun IN 1894 THE first priest, born fluenced by Sister Mary Antonia, was ordained Cleveland. He was Father John P. who contributed so strongly to the birth of St. Augustine Church. The father had died when his son was mainstay of a widowed mother and sister. Because young Bren- proud of him. He was met at the rectory the day of his First Mass by the school children, the town's band and military escorts. Be- cause of the father's early death, The evening following, a fine banquet was held in Father Bren- heating apparatus was installed, stalled. Province. Sister sponsors. John Albert Kretz, son young Brennan as his protege. apart in 1887 and sold for $50.00. goal, the parish was exceptionally ST. AUGUSTINE'S marked its who is buried in the church Brennan, son of James Brennan, Following the dedication of the Mary Anthony Honeck S.N.D.
Parish,was from St. Augustine's. Strongly in- fence is still in evidence around ed took place on July 30, 1883, nan had to endure many hard- coming Sister Mary Anthony was installed around the church daughter took the same name, be- complete Christmas Crib with Dame is serving in the California Catherine Kretz were his spon- many for $184.00, plus freight. This nativity set came from Germany in 1890. Father Putz had looked upon free of debt two years after con- of the Cross also were imported school house was sold for $75.00. being used. Several decades past, ships in his youth to obtain his presently this Sister of Notre and educated in St. Augustine's of John Kretz and Margarita months later a new one was in- nan's honor at the Rink Opera for $1,800.00. That same year, borrow $1,000.00 to pay off the Lader, was the first child baptized in English. sors.
The first marriage perform-, oak. These were purchased in 1890 between John Borckle and Commissioners, Father pur- a small boy, leaving him the and John Henry Funchion, son of mons, by two Franciscans, were figures was received from Ger- three of the town's businessmen. carved wooden frames were Page 11 father of parishioner, Gerald longest ever held by any priest in Toledo, and Father Putz, the the Toledo diocese. tion had much to be thankful for: A HIGH point in Father Putz's 1919, the day when his Golden Jubilee sermon. Then, at the end of Mass in a brief speech, John H.
this gratifying result, and that Vocke presented a purse with now for the first time the parish Napoleon Northwest News report- $500.00 in gold to Father Putz, a had contributed a priest to the ed that the town wore a "holiday aspect" the day of Father Putz's thanked his people for the honor honored by a personal visit from the parish had been preparing for and kindness shown to him. Then the celebration for a month, the burg, Germany, where Father present, he spoke of his deep in- Putz was born, where his parents terest in the erection of the church, had lived and where his three reminding all that one-third of the take to do a thing, they do it right, donated by the public at large. IMMEDIATELY following the had left his homeland for the Mass, a banquet was given for the United States in February 1866.
Three years later, after complet- third floor of the Orwig Building, terior of the church was beauti- Washington Street. At the same cal studies in Cleveland, Father place that evening, there was a Glory," the Northwest News re- little Loretta Schueller presented Diocese of Cleveland. Four weeks following his ordination, Father displayed on all sides." Long be- Both Captain Carl Bargman, re- Putz was sent to Fostoria, Ohio, to fore the set hour for the beginning cently returned from France, and work. After little more than a of the Solemn High Mass, the Judge J.M. Rieger gave talks. year there, he was transferred to church was filled to capacity. Joe St. Augustine's Church, Napoleon, Wamser, chief of the usher corps, love and service, Father Putz also which he served for the next 55 $10,000 in trust to the Bishop, this diocese.
artistically ported, In his usual generous spirit of finishing his classical studies in Jubilee in the priesthood was im- Augustine's congregation under- remarked that not since the sweethearts." He mentioned that the congrega- priests attended the ceremony. 50th Anniversary. The ladies of House. Judge Donnelly, grand- Luxemburg at the age of 21, Putz Napoleon is believed to be the addition to Bishop Shrembs, "an edifice second to none in the public reception at which time amount tobe used towards the had gifts to bestow. He gave Bishop Joseph Koppes of Luxem- Donnelly, addressed the group. St.Augustine's celebrated Father Putz's Golden Jubilee in 1919. pastor whose hard work brought ing his philosophical and theologi- backed by their husbands and Page 12 especially so when they are Rapp, the first Bishop of the a gold ciborium to Father Putz.
THE BISHOP delivered the Putz was know when the ladies of St. priestly life came on March 3, clergy in the K of C rooms on the celebrant, forty-seven other Responding joyfully, Father many worshipers been present. In pressively celebrated.The Putz was ordained by Bishop gift from the congregation. years, until his death in 1925. dedication of the church had so Father Putz's pastorate in sisters still resided. After with touches of green."old fully decorated in white and gold, In 1901 Father Putz was cost of the building had been members. In no uncertain terms, donated $3,000.00 to St. John's he informed his parishioners that College, Toledo, the interest from which was to help pay the expense should get back to their homes. of two boys from his parish toat- And without a word, they did! tend that college.
He returned the FOR ITS time, the church had a good heating apparatus, yet often the cathedral assessment. it would take eight hours to stoke the fires to provide adequate heat. memories of this Golden Jubilee the church only on Sunday. Daily event. John L. Johnson, Chairman of the 1982 Centenary Celebration the second floor of the old school. of St. Augustine's Church, recalls This chapel became the "heart" of that as a small boy he received tion of Mass, Feast Day skits and Evelyn Hahn Pilliod smiled softly bag of gold, later presented to Father Putz Father Putz. Lawrence Hoeffel card distribution. Father sat in a walking to the Post Office; then the Solemn High Mass. far out to the West end of town, chat along the route. Whether it was a banker or saloon keeper, it tion of Father Putz's name. Cer- mattered not.
Father was easily tainly, for his era, he was a priest 'for all seasons." At the age of 25 black skull cap, his long, flowing black cassock and his high, bright black boots. Father Putz's boots Augustine Church, remaining almost became his trademark. He wore them everywhere - to offer his sister, Gertrude Hoeffel age 80. He was approximately 5' 8" Mass, to welcome guests, or to at- Fahringer, recall their Sunday af- tall, sturdy but somewhat slight in tend banquets. Someone once ternoon Catechism class, which was held in the church. Father Putz liked to perch his body on top strictly Germanic, his charac- of the back of a church pew, as he planted his big boots firmly on the Luxemburg, Germany. Through- parishioners were doing. At the out his pastorate, Father Putz turn of the Century, the Welling ton Hotel became the hub of high ing stories. Father himself taught manded.
To his parishioners, he second floor of the hotel, the was a true father figure, stern prominent and wealthy met to his contacts with the community. was laid, he made certain a life. there. favorites. advice or admonishments con- and confronted his own church firm in his convictions, but also purchase of a house for his suc- always taking time to stop and skull cap, long robe, and high when the occasion demanded, grade cards were distributed St. Augustine's still hold warm cerning each person's perfor- stature, with close-cropped hair. discipline, as well as captivating the school. Besides the celebra- cessor in Napoleon. He also When the Courthouse cornerstone treasury to pay the remainder of faiths smile warmly at the men- regardless of religion or rank in OLDER Napoleonites of all Therefore, Mass was offered in mance.
Or he might make a per- Father Putz especially enjoyed Page 13 of Father Putz concerned grade received the honor of serving at early training he received in cut)! Father Putz enjoyed in- Wagner, Father's housekeeper, one chosen to carry the precious his young audience with fascinat- LAWRENCE HOEFFEL and recognized by all by his little seat. This provided a special van- society life in Napoleon. On the Don Finerty's fondest memory venting his own nickname for his big chair in the chapel. He read fluently spoke and wrote in Ger- Some present parishioners of Bishop's robes as he walked. FATHER PUTZ always kept I think you need a shingle (hair- became pastor of Napoleon's St. remembering that she was the Though his features were not Mass was offered in a chapel on with his people until his death at his altar boys the Latin for Mass.
they were "out of line' and they each child's grade aloud,offering $500.o0 in gold to the church bed!" sonal comment, such as, "Finney, quipped, " ." and maybe even to tuned into everything his visit, to drink and to gamble. awaited improvement. Like many matter. Early one evening his had a dog, a Boston Bull named familiar black figure, with the "Nero." Also remembered is Lulu Daily, Father Putz could be seen there, he decided to rectify the priests of that era, Father Putz his prominent parishioners were tage point for maintaining man when the occasion de- If the youngsters slurred over a teristics revealed much of the seemed angered,but patiently Father Dean Michael Putz spending much too much time FATHER PUTZ'S health de- clined shortly after his Golden Jubilee, so that he remained in his home and around the yard most of a desirable the time.
In September 1923, he might not recover - but he did and "high-minded citizen" of the Father Schmuck had an auto- mobile accident in 1931, which left That same day Bishop Stritch of Reverend Francis C. Schmuck Father William McGowan came to assist the parish. He remained From the time of his operation, Ohio, to Napoleon's St. Augustine. only with the building of the new school. He chose committees and families; 27 "interfaith" families, In 1936 Father Schmuck cele- with a total of 360 parishioners. brated his Silver Jubilee as a the school's dedication on April 5, 1925. Bishop Stritch blessed the to the playground. In November STORM WINDOWS were in- for $19,000.00 and became the new stalled over the stained glass took church windows in 1943. The win- Father Putz. dows themselves were repaired Father Putz had used since 1883.
for $1,000.00, just a trifle less than He owned the home and deeded it the original cost of the windows. A June 11, 1925, Father Putz died Golden Jubilee. Cemetery. Bishop Stritch cele- brated the Funeral Mass. Father cemetery and a 200 grave addition preached the sermon. As a priest St. Augustine's Catholic Church in the early years. town. was transferred from Paulding, Toledo paid him a personal visit. Father Putz concerned himself Augustine for 55, Father Putz's present school. Playground equip him incapacitated for months. Father Schmuck's first parish Lammers was sent to assist design was installed. Two years Father Putz offer Mass again. for 56 years, pastor of St. home. which stood behind the solicitors to canvas the parish. 1925 this property was purchased underwent a serious operation, enough to work. He was buried in St.
Augustine's until Father Schmuck was well $22,000.00 was pledged, but only from which many thought he THE OLD school had been torn possession of the brick home In August of the same year, the Not until January 1, 1924, did Page 14 TWO MONTHS afterwards, later a deep well was dug in the $18,00o.00 came in by the time of was frescoed once more. Immediately Father Schmuck handsome oak pulpit with Gothic section of Ohio. The newspapers children had families. Sisters rectory. The Charles McMillan property next new school and preached. Two priest.
Three years later,he took his parish, as well as a noble census reported 83 Catholic weeks later Father Herman people of all faiths from every Shaff;grass was planted and the down and also the old Sisters' Page 15 Myers' pastorate that a history of the Napoleon K of C unit was church, front and rear, and the steeple was repaired, plus the wood on the exterior of the church. Silver Jubilee that same year. needed in 1951. A new roof was put on the church for $14,000.00. The second floor of the Sisters' con- church was completely insulated entire area. Altar Society purchased new car- pet and some new furniture for Number 1344 of the Knights of ed: "I think my four sons, all servers, must have worn out the to Huron, Ohio. The parishioners of $800.00. One parishioner recalls that Father Schmuck spent many the entrance more than once. He for his own table.
Don Meyers and Tom Stelmachowicz remember Father's dog, Mike, who accom- went. The children of Father Schmuck's era vividly recall their When Father Myers arrived in 1946, the parish had 227 families. At the parish council meeting in 1947, it was decided that the church position floors for $4,700.00. In May of that year, John Hoeffel re- faithfully for 22 years. Thanks to a legacy of $3,000.00 from Leo Van- Silver Jubilee in 1965. recorded. Columbus was first instituted in $4,267.69. At this time, also, the Father Myers celebrated his Baden for $400.00. Again the denbroek, plus a little extra, the presented him with a farewell gift Though the Napoleon Council old carpet." much of this work. The Rosary- hours working at the cemetery. for the sanctuary. He comment- linoleum was installed.
Father Glenn Small provided the same den there, growing fresh produce school was enlarged for $34,815.97. Interior of St. Augustine's at the time of Father Connolly's amount for a new floor covering the rectory. panied him on walks wherever he Myers, a skilled carpenter, did Father Schmuck was transferred Father Francis Schmuck and the Small brothers. A year later, the parish ob- MORE BURIAL ground was The total cost for this was signed as janitor after serving Frank and Martin Shaff donated BECAUSE of poor health, In January 1949 new stainless "treat of the year"! vent was remodeled and new steel crosses were placed on the also tended a nice vegetable gar- new light fixtures for $1,000.00. He painted the arch and gate at outings at Father's cottage on the $8,000.00.
At the same time, the church was frescoed, this time for parish was able to enlarge the would install Mar-flex com- playground and to black-top the Auglaize River. This was their From left. .Father Leo Mahlmeister, Father William Westhoven, Father Finnian given by Martin, Emma and tone, people said his sermons $1,500.00. At this time, Father Myers established the St. Vincent his brief stay, he carried out In 1952 there were 259 families in the parish. was the Reverend Leo Mahlmeist- er, who stayed at St. Augustine's decades, the parish was free of kind men, dedicated to God. moved from the second to the first floor and a kitchen was added it was recalled, Father Myers tore second floor.
In 1956, Father Swiatecki came to Napoleon after Mahlmeister celebrated his Silver balance at Guest House, Lake nailed it, and this produced a new floor out of the original material friendly, scholarly priest, who husband, gifted Father Myers exception of Father Putz, Father During his pastorate, he was ac - tively engaged in the treatment of Monsignor. entrances. Michigan. Gustwiller, Jubilee. organization has accomplished Augustine's he continued his Remembering Father Myers, cal of all St. Augustine pastors. Father Mrowca activated the with some dry cherry lumber, Theresa's SUCCEEDING Father Myers recovering from a chemical im- were sometimes difficult to plus more classrooms on the Theresa Fisher Gustwiller feels much good, often without fanfare. mulated by his predecessor. mons were superior to most. His In the ensuing decades, this DURING one summer vacation, painted.
New steps and massive Connolly and Father Joseph Myers. When Father Mahlmeister's dress system was installed and a memorial for Charles Shaff, each piece of hardwood over, re- up a badly-worn gym floor, turned Page 16 Cecelia Shaff. A new public ad- Father Myers was a skilled car- glass doors were installed at the de Paul Society to help the needy. THE REVEREND Jerome P. $1,500.00, the money coming from twelve years. During that period that he had much in common with and sand blasted; the wood was penter. Both, were quiet, gentle, debt. The school cafeteria was clock shelf, which still is used in should have been a professor. He read extensively and enjoyed his alcoholism, ministering to the suf- Orion, was somewhat nervous. His ser- Father Mahlmeister was a an excellent accountant. During was his housekeeper. recovery successfully.
With the Bill Because Father spoke in a mono- renovation of the exterior of the the school gym. Father Myers' Marie Farison. revitalization of parish life at that the present church now cele- brates, Father Paul Dorley, the present pastor, feels that the have been introduced. Programs for youth also have been initiated the church have ministered to the been Father Dorley's implemen- tation of a voluntary choir and the serving of a post-funeral meal by the women of the parish. A Senior within the parish. They call them- selves "The Jolly Timers" and as one member vocalized, "It's God" within.
great to get together and we have THERE ARE indications of new Father Jerome Swiatecki 1975, he was appointed to serve on BY A FELLOW priest, Father the sensitivity and, in a quiet manner, was able to help others who were "hurting." Father read exten- Sively and could have become a evident in his sculptures. In May 1981 Father Swiatecki celebrated hood. Today, asa Chaplain at Mercy Hospital, Toledo, he is help many. For eight years, he served St. Augustine's well. fully should not be forgotten. In addition to John Hoeffel, there Brown. Each worked with special Hayes is the present custodian. The Sacristans of St. time over long periods. They were: Sister Mary Leona, S.N.D., Interior scene of St. Augustine's. .1982. Weaver, Nick Yeager, Sister Ohio. His sensitivity towards life is Page 17 The St.
Augustine custodians using all his God-given gifts to In examining the past century parishioners over ten decades. Father Dorley says he envisions preciated by the bereaved has Swiatecki was described as Alcoholism for Northwestern pastorate, there has been a great Augustine gave selflessly of their grams of religious enlightment were James Howe and Ray both help and joy to the "people of with great success. Much ap- every age level, following the "unique in the giving of himself to being a stained glass window Jerry is a talented wood carver. his 4oth Anniversary in the priest- who served the parish so faith- fun." stained glass windows of St. bolism of the way the pastors of dedication for many years. An- Citizens group has been formed Augustine's offer a kind of sym- Christ' shines through, bringing lines of Vatican II.
Many new pro- THE REVEREND Paul Dorley through which the "Light of seemed to have a built-in radar of During the past five years ot his trained psychologist. Father Father Swiatecki each priest as, symbolically, Mary Alice, S.N.D., and now THROUGH the years there has church for the Hispanic people in the area. Some time ago, Father people. The Spanish have a word August 18th, 1979, Peter Calvillo, as a Deacon of the Church, has an inspiration to the entire parish. TODAY MANY visitors marvel at the beauty of the authentic church different today from what Society. The St. Vincent de Paul However, this church is more charity. Now almost seventy-five than an admirable structure. For years old, the Napoleon Council of tinel of faith. It is in this church boots offered "God to God".
It is were blessed, their marriages Father Paul Dorley is known for were witnessed, and their deaths many things: a keen sense of ser- sometimes their lives seemed tat- ideas, diplomacy, and, especially, tered, they managed to share of for his deep sense of gratitude for the smallest of favors. His ser- mons touch the vital needs of the Omega, the beginning and the marks the end of the century, let again. Because of his foresight generations. youth. parish. Deacon ministry. ding much to its historic value. Peter Calvillo Peter and zeal, the future looks promis- known in the past for its lethargy, the Knights of Columbus con- parish events,with particular Regarding this Irish priest's Calvillo's their very own sustenance that children. The Alpha and the assisting and uniting the Hispanic Crucifix above main altar.
tinues to sponsor important Christian community for their vice, good humor, organizational Jerome Conroy ministered to emphasis given to the parish have assumed the leadership in here that immigrant's babies but elsewhere in Northwestern 13th station of the cross. Society renders increasing acts of "They're Notre Dame and golf! tained its character steadily from about. As St. Augustine's Church people. Mr. and Mrs. Calvillo's St. Augustine's Church has main- devotion and sincerity has been Ohio. Now Peter and Mary assisted Father Dorley in his these people not only in Napoleon, hobbies, one parishioner quipped, Jesus taken from the Cross us begin a new century of renewed their children and their children's they might pass on their faith to Calvillo, of St.
Augustine's parish, end, that is what loving God is all Father Dorley has taken a parish, its inception to this day, thus ad- been a growing concern of the Page 18 faith to hand down to forthcoming and he has gotten it on the move that Father Putz in his big black for this, "Convivencia", which Gothic architecture of Augustine's Church. How is the the "people of God", it is a sen- means living together. Since it was a century ago? Basically, The Jean and Paul Masek family by a friend The Frank A. Stelmachowicz Family Betty (Small) Foster and Harold Foster The Family of Rev.
Paul Dorley, parents, sisters, Margaret Wagner by a friend brothers and their children and grandchildren Geraldine Yeager and family by a friend Rose and Ray Maher, Kansas City, Missouri Dorothy Sheibley by Mary Fran Meekison Angeline Clark Rafferty, Columbus, Ohio In tribute to the Lord who brought us to this parish (Larry, Dan, Jack and Marchia) community where our children, Jared and Martha Zierolf Sephora, received the Eucharist, and Javan Valerie Mess and Micaiah, Sacramental life through Baptism by John and Mary Jane Kline The Harlan Fry Family me as a testimony of the Lord's creativity by The Mike Slee Family (Mike, Marilyn, Chris, To the late Alice Baumeier whose devotion and Angie, Brian, and Nicholas) Evelyn and Louis Hoeffel by Frank Stelmacho- memory of those who knew her, by Mary and Pauline Creager by Jon Creager The Anthony Jerome O'Sickey family by a friend Javan, and Micaiah Kline friend In appreciation to God for the good and loving Kyle and Craig Heising by Betty and Ferd Heising Ray Brown Dad He gave to us, by Jared, Sephora, In Tribute to.
. Anna Fry The Margaret and Arthur Orlowe family by a Honore and William J. Selhorst and Family Bernice and Gerald Freiburger and Family minds and unique abilities will remain with In dedication to my students whose wondering Mary Jane Kline Clara Flory by Bernard S. Flory Pope John Paul II love for the teaching profession lives in the John Kline Page 19 wicz Alice Hoeffel by Joseph Hoeffel Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Speiser by Julian Gilliland Lloyd D. Fry, Sr. by Harlan Fry William Sidlinger Vocke by Colleen Vocke Lillian and Edgar G. Tietjens Blitz by Jules Blitz Anna William J. Westrick by Arlene Herge Lucene And Roy J. Weasel by their children. The Charles Sherman Family by Paul Knipp Elizabeth (Keyes) Shaff and Frank Shaff by Mary Edwin F. Dominique by Mary Dominique Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reichert by Marie Reichert The Joseph Shaff Family by Mary Fran Meekison Mary and Albert J.
Westhoven by Viola West- hoven Shaff and Family Albert W. and Richard Westhoven by the Albert Stella and Glenn Small by Geraldine Yeager W. Westhoven Family Elizabeth and John Johnson by John L. Johnson Edmund N. Yeager by Geraldine Yeager Anna and Edmond Hoeffel Family by Lawrence Betty Kern by Peter Kern Alice Baumeier by Edward Baumeier Pearl Creager by Jon Creager Mary and Edward Hettel by Bernard S. Flory Florence Hettel by Bernard S. Flory Urban Flory by Bernard S. Flory Fern and Albert Hoeffel by Jane Hoeffel Cora Cleota Schueler by Leo Schueler James Hoeffel by Jane Hoeffel Claire Ellen Beck by Mary Fran Meekison Edmond J. Pilliod by Evelyn Pilliod Amedee Saman by Anna Saman Evelyn and Tony Hahn by Evelyn Pilliod Marian Saman by Anna Saman Father Aloysius Hoeffel by Martin Hoeffel Coralee Valent by Anna Saman Magdalena and John A.
Hoeffel by Martin Hoeffel Isadore Keller by Floyd Keller Bertha and Tony Vandenbrock by Virgil F. Donald F. Keeler by Ruth Keller Elizabeth and John Dieringer by Lorena Dieringer Martha and George A. Johnson and family by Emanuel Dieringer by Lorena Dieringer Charles Middleton Cletus J. Sheibley by Dorothy Sheibley Elizabeth Anne Small by the Robert Small Family Blanche and Allen B. Sherman by Lucille and Margaret Sherman James and Mary Howe by Paul Howe The George Sherwood Family by Bert (Sherwood) Sally Greenham by Reginald Greenham Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Diemer by Geraldine Richard A. Sherman by Donna June Sherman Mary and Thomas J. Stelmachowicz by Frank William N. Zierolf and family by Martha Zierolf James Hoover by the Sep Hoover Family Aaron Conners by Florence Conners Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Westerman by Ralph Frances and Al Bales by Frank Stelmachowicz May and Charles Stone by Frank Stelmachowicz Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Streader by Mildred Jeff Foster by Frank Stelmachowicz Linda Andrews by friends Esther Connolly by friends George and Elizabeth Fisher by Beatrice C. Christine, Loretta, Josephine, Victoria, and Margaret Kretz Gineman by Raymond Gustwiller Philip R. Oster by Evelyn Oster Scott Riedeman by friends Gerald Koehler by Kathleen Koehler Patricia Speiser by Timothy Speiser Alfred Herman by Clela R. Herman Sister Mary Agnes, O.S.U., John, Veronica, and Joseph Fisher by David Meekison Thomas Rodenhauser by Mrs. William Roden- houser Boyer machowic Hoeffel Singer Yeager Gustwiller Fahringer Limpach Brink Grosjean Stelmachowicz Sherman hauser Memory of nephews Leo Fran Meekison Page 20 In Loving Mr. and Mrs.
August Sherman by Mildred Patricia Downey by friends Laughlin by Angeline C. Rafferty Catherine Laughlin and P.J. Clark and Joel Loretta Plotts Millie and Richard Hartman by Frank Stel- Helena Gineman by Agnus Gilliland Raymond Plotts by Paula J. Saneholtz and William Rodenhauser by Mrs. William Roden- Victoria and Frank Schueler by their children, Bernadine and Herman Limpach by William Mrs. Dona Tietjens by Jules Blitz Elizabeth and John Gustwiller by William Donna Gasser Johnson by Irma Gasser The Virgil Gustwiller family by Cecelia Gust- The Rev. John J. Cavanaugh, C.S.C.
by Mary Josephine (Aunt Jo) Hoeffel by her nieces and Agnes Eickhoff and Fern Weaver by Mary Lee Dorothy Brown by Raymond Brown Memorabilia of Old and New Page 21 PUETZ «Mashed Potatoes Scalloped Oysters Hot Rlls Neapolitan Ice Cream 869 Cake Cigars Page IE FATHER'S LOVE We are God's children and that means that we have a father in heaven Our praise, thanks, and prayer See what kind of love the Father has bestowed on us that we should be children Adapted from 1 John 3:1 St. Augustine's Church not merely in name but in reality. He existed before all that is. who knows us, cares for us, loves us. Silver Jubilee of are only an echo which His love awakens in us. Family History Page 23
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