Saint Mary Church 1868-2018

Centennial Booklet 2nd Edition Prepared during the 150th Anniversary and of the Parish th 150 Anniversary Supplement 2017-2018

Foreword

Dear Saint Mary Parishioners,

The story contained in these pages is 150 years in the making. This is the story of our parish, seen through its many chapters. From our beginning with a small Catholic community in Franklin, through the triumphs and progress of the 20th century, and onto our current day, the St. Mary Church community continues to be a source of sacramental grace and fellowship sustaining our parish families and enriching the lives of our congregants.

The story of Saint Mary Church is told in two parts. Part One covers the first 100 years of our history. The “Centennial Booklet” of parish history by Harriet Fealy (now Foley) was originally published in 1968. While a few paper copies of this history can be found on our shelves, the document was prepared before the advent of electronic media. Harriet therefore worked with Dr. Matt Whiteley to convert the original manuscript and enhanced images into the 2nd Edition presented here. Except for a few minor edits, this volume is a close facsimile to the original edition. Seeing that much history has been made in the past 50 years, Harriet and Matt worked during the 150th anniversary of our parish to add Part Two, bringing us up to date in 2018. This part includes a compendium of the “Historical Tidbits” that Harriet prepared for the parish bulletin while we transitioned to our new home on Yankee Road, under the title “Saint Mary of the Assumption.”

The theme for our Capital Campaign and Parish Development projects has been “One Body: Embracing Our History, Building Our Future.” In order to EMBRACE our history, we must first KNOW our history. To that end, I commend these volumes for your enjoyment and edification. As we BUILD OUR FUTURE, may each one of you come to realize your vital role in the next chapter of our parish history!

Sincerely,

Rev. James J. Manning, Pastor

November 25, 2018 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Table of Contents PART ONE: CENTENNIAL BOOKLET ...... 1 WHAT IS A PARISH? ...... 5 BEFORE FRANKLIN HAD A CATHOLIC CHURCH ...... 6 THE CHURCH IH THE COMMONS ...... 7 PRIESTS SERVING FRANKLIN, OHIO ...... 11 DEDICATION OF THE NEW CHURCH ...... 12 GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE PARISH ...... 14 FATHER SCHNEIDER ...... 16 BELLS OF ST. MARY ...... 18 SANCTUARY IN 1951...... 19 GOLDEN JUBILEE, June 19, 1955 ...... 20 THE LATE FIFTIES AND EARLY SIXTIES ...... 22 DIAMOND JUBILEE, June 13, 1965 ...... 25 ASSISTANT NAMED AT ST. MARY’S ...... 26 FATHER SCHNEIDER DIES November 28, 1967 ...... 27 FATHER PAUL GALLIGER ...... 28 FATHER BERNARD BRUENING ...... 29 CATECHETICAL CENTER ...... 30 SERVICE TO THE PARISH ...... 32 WARDENS  USHERS ...... 32 COMMENTATORS ...... 32 ALTAR BOYS ...... 32 SACRISTANS ...... 33 CHOIR ...... 33 HOLY NAME SOCIETY ...... 34 SODALITY ...... 34 CHRISTIAN MOTHERS CONFRATERNITY ...... 34 ST. MARY'S LADIES CLUB...... 34 CATHOLIC LADIES OF COLUMBIA ...... 35 DISCUSSION CLUBS ...... 35 CATHOLIC FAMILY MOVEMENT ...... 35 HAMILTON DEANERY ...... 35 ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY ...... 35 HOUSEKEEPERS ...... 36 RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION ...... 37 FATHER KALENBERG ...... 37 CHURCH HISTORY ...... 37 CCD CLASSES ...... 37 PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS ...... 37 YOUNG CATHOLIC STUDENTS ...... 37 CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION ...... 37 FATHER JOHN SAUTER ...... 38 SISTER MARTHA MARIE O'DONNELL, S.C...... 38 SISTER ROSE ADELAIDE TRACY, S.C...... 39

BROTHER XAVIER ESHMAN, SVD ...... 39 FATHER SPRINKLE...... 40 BROTHER COLEMAN PATRICK, SVD ...... 40 THE FATHERS FEDDERS ...... 40 MAN OF THE YEAR ...... 40 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AD ALTARE DEI ...... 40 SILVER BEAVER AWARDS ...... 40 SISTER MARSHA EBBESMEY ER, CPPS ...... 40 CHANGES IN MASS AND LITURGY ...... 41 FASTING ...... 41 CHANGES IN THE MASS ...... 41 LAY PARTICIPATION ...... 41 THE ALTAR  A SACRED THEATER ...... 42 FIRSTS FOR OUR PARISH ...... 43 CONTRIBUTORS TO CHURCH FUND IN 1867 ...... 43 FINANCES AND GIFTS ...... 43 PARISHIONERS IN 1918 ...... 44 CHILDREN 1918 ...... 45 DESCENDANTS OF NICHOLAS GOUGH ...... 46 DESCENDANTS OF JOHN J. DOLIBOA ...... 48 HOLWEGER ...... 49 O’DONNELL ...... 50 DO YOU REMEMBER ? ? ? ...... 53 1968 PARISHIONERS ...... 54 CHILDREN 1968 ...... 55 PARISH STATISTICS ...... 56 SCHEDULE FOR CENTENNIAL WEEK ...... 56

PART TWO: 1968–2018 SUPPLEMENT ...... 57 1968-2018 PREFACE...... 58 GROWTH OF PARISH ...... 59 BUILDING COSTS ...... 59 PASTORS ...... 59 DEACONS ...... 59 Clergy who helped us ...... 59 PRIESTS & RELIGIOUS FROM ST. MARY ...... 59 CELEBRATIONS ...... 59 FUNERALS ...... 59 ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI ...... 60 CATHOLIC PARISHES OF WARREN AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY ...... 61 ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH BOUNDARIES...... 62 NORTHERN WARREN COUNTY REGION ...... 63 PARISH PASTORS, 1968-PRESENT ...... 64 FATHER PAUL GALLIGER ...... 64 FATHER BERNARD BRUENING ...... 64 REV. MSGR. EDWARD A. CONNAUGHTON ...... 65 REV. ROBERT J. SUVER ...... 66 REV. JOSEPH B. BRUENING ...... 67 REV. CHARLES MENTRUP ...... 69 REV. JAMES MANNING ...... 71

DECADES – 1970S TO 2018 ...... 72 1970-1979 ...... 72 1980-1989 ...... 72 1990-1999 ...... 72 2000-2009 ...... 74 2010-2016 ...... 75 SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION DECREE, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 ...... 78 DEDICATION OF THE NEW CHURCH ...... 79 150TH ANNIVERSARY ...... 83 PARISH COUNCIL ...... 84 MINISTRIES IN 2018 ...... 84 PARISH STAFF ...... 84 MANY PARISHIONERS ...... 85 ST. MARY LADIES SOCIETY ...... 86 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ...... 86 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ...... 87 “THE ASSUMPTION” PAINTING GIFTED TO SAINT MARY ...... 88 HISTORICAL TIDBITS – ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION ...... 89 MARCH 20, 2016 ...... 89 EASTER 2016 ...... 89 MAY 1, 2016 ...... 89 MAY 22, 2016 ...... 90 JULY 10, 2016 ...... 90 AUGUST 14, 2016 ...... 91 NOVEMBER 6, 2016 ...... 92 DECEMBER 4, 2016 ...... 93 DECEMBER 25, 2016 ...... 93 JANUARY 1, 2017 ...... 93 JAN. 22, 2017 ...... 93 MARCH 5, 2017 ...... 94 APRIL 9, 2017 (PALM SUNDAY) ...... 94 APRIL 16, 2017 (EASTER) ...... 94 APRIL 23, 2017 ...... 95 JUNE 11, 2017 ...... 95 JULY 30, 2017 ...... 96 AUGUST 13, 2017 (150TH ANNIVERSARY) ...... 96 AUGUST 20, 2017 ...... 96 OCTOBER 8, 2017 ...... 97 NOVEMBER 19, 2017 ...... 98 JANUARY 7, 2018 ...... 98 MARCH 5, 2018 ...... 99 APRIL 1, 2018 (EASTER) ...... 99 JUNE 10, 2018 ...... 100 JULY 22, 2018 ...... 100 CATHOLIC SECTION IN FRANKLIN CEMETERY ...... 102 OLD CATHOLIC SECTION ...... 102 SECTION 3 – LATER BURIALS ...... 107

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PART ONE: CENTENNIAL BOOKLET

for ST. MARY PARISH Franklin, Ohio 1868-1968

by Harriet Fealy published by Franklin Chronicle, Franklin, Ohio

with help of many parishioners and priests, newspapers, Mary Hassett's book, Beers' History of Warren Co.

WHAT IS A PARISH?

St. Mary Parish is 100 years old! But what is a parish?

Is it the church in the commons, or the one at First and Main? Is it Father Crowley's church? or Father Schneider's? Is it the people who were born here, or the newcomers? Is it the UTis? or the DTDs? Is it those who live in Franklin or who attend Mass here? Is it those who attend Sunday Mass, or CCD class, or meetings? Is it only the Catholics, or the non-Catholics of the area also?

A Parish is both nebulous and definite. It is each of these items; and all of them added together.

BEFORE FRANKLIN HAD A CATHOLIC CHURCH A Catholic church had not yet been built in The first Mass in Franklin was offered in the Middletown when the first Catholics arrived in Sixth Street home of Nicholas Gough, an ancestor of Franklin, for mention is made that they would drive the Maloney, Carey, and Tracy families. The time of the 16 miles to Dayton for divine worship. In 1852 this Mass is unrecorded, as is the name of the first Holy Trinity church was built in Middletown, and Catholic family in town. attended there except at times when the little flock For some time Mass was said in private houses, was supplied with a priest by Archbishop Purcell. but as the years and decades rolled on, the families (The diocese of Cincinnati was established in increased in numbers. This necessitated a larger 1821. A church had been built in that city in 1819. place for worship. Consequently the city opera In Dayton a congregation was formed in 1833 which house was rented and once a month services were built Emmanuel Church in 1837. A second Catholic held there. (The opera house above the fire church, St. Joseph's, was organized in 1846 to take department was later used as a public library, and care of the large Irish population of the east side of today is the municipal court.) Dayton.) (Aug. 23, 64; Camerica) Some steps toward organizing a parish had been "Occasionally a priest would travel through, taken as early as 1854. In October 1867, Brian stop for a few days, talk to the assembled Catholics Carey, son-in-law of Nicholas Gough, began soli (and interested Protestants), offer the Mass, citing subscriptions to the Catholic Church in baptize children, and perform wedding Franklin, Ohio. Then in November he made an ceremonies." At other times, such as a death, a appeal to “the prominent and wealthy citizens of Protestant minister would be called to preach the this town” to help the Catholic citizens whose funeral service, and a member of the Catholic faith “pecuniary resources…were very limited” to erect a would be laid to rest in a Protestant burying ground. "suitable building for the worship of Almighty God."

THE CHURCH IH THE COMMONS The first church was built in the spring or When Father Crowley first arrived he had to summer of 1868, by Mr. Hendrickson of Carlisle, content himself with living in one room and at a cost of $1,000. The church was of frame seeking his board among the parishioners. After structure, had neither tower nor sacristies in the a few years he bought the Rossman house at the strict sense, nor pews, nor was it plastered. It corner of First and Main Streets which he used as was built on a small plat of ground in the Upper his residence. Commons (in Plainview near Bryant Avenue.) Not willing, however, to be separated from his Rev. Thomas Boulger was the first pastor, but church, he bought the lot adjoining the parish he was also pastor of Holy Trinity, Middletown. house on the south side, and had the church As there was no pastoral residence, the pioneer moved from the Commons to the new lot. Once servants of the Master would seek a night's firmly settled on its new foundation, the church lodging with one family and get their meals with was remodeled. A tower was built in front and another. the sanctuary was enlarged. After Rev. Boulger had served for five years, Rev. C. Mallon was appointed to Franklin. Our first baptisms are recorded on December 1, 1874: John Holware (Holweger) and Elizabeth Costigan. The first wedding on record is that of Joh Reily and Anna Wiener on May 6, 1875 In 1877 Reverend J.F. Kallenberg of Miamis- burg was appointed to look after Franklin. The Franklin Argus for April 26, 1879 carried the following notice "St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. John F. Kallenberg, pastor. Mass at 10:30 every other Sunday morning and at 9:00 intervening Sun days. Sunday School immediately after early Mass and half hour before late Mass." In 1880 there was Forty Hours Devotion. A confirmation class was planned for 1881. "The refreshments on sale at the St. Mary's Catholic Church fair will be first class and served with neatness and dispatch. Take your family and go to the fair," said the Valley Chronicle on February 3, 1881. The fair netted $700. Parish life seemed to be going fine, but the congregation longed for a "father of their own nationality" (Irish). And so in 1883, Archbishop Elder appointed Rev. J.J. Crowley as the first resident pastor in Franklin. In the Chronicle of 1884, Father Crowley placed this notice: "St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. North end. Sunday services: Masses at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Catechism at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Holy Days:

Masses at 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. J.J. Crowley, rector."

An agreement was made on February 1, 1885 cemetery." If at any time this land was to be between the trustees of Franklin Township and abandoned as a Catholic cemetery, it was to go of the Woodhill Cemetery and Rev. J. J. Crowley, back to the Wood hill Cemetery. Ross P. Lockwood, Thomas Riley, John Nugent, The congregation was making big strides in Edward Darmody-wardens of St. Mary Roman the way of progress until the dark days of the Catholic Church. They paid the sum of $1.00 for a panic of 1893. During this unfortunate period section of the cemetery forever; "all of the part many of the men of the parish were out of south of the lakes and branch-being about two employment. Those days proved to be a time of and one-half acres in the southwest corner of the

intense suffering and extreme privation for the house adjoining the church for $825. He then pastor and the people. Still the good Shepherd purchased from the Wm. Sebald Realty Company of this flock went on encouraging, teaching, and of Middletown a second piece of land on Main preaching by word and deed, working hand-in- Street which consisted of two lots and two hand with his people until the year 1902, when buildings for $1,540. The building fund continued practically the last debt was cancelled. After 19 to increase until in February 1912 it contained years in Franklin, Father Crowley was transferred $18,755.36. Father Ryan was then transferred to to Oxford, then to Piqua, Ohio. He died in 1913. St. James church, Wyoming. In 1902, Father Pat rick Hynes, from To Rev. John B. Dickhaus, who succeeded Assumption church in Cincinnati was appointed Father Ryan in February 1912 fell the task of to St. Mary church. At the very beginning, he building the new church and parish house. In cherished the idea of a new and grander church, June 1912 the old buildings were razed to make and so organized an altar society to assist him in room for the new foundations. The work went raising money for a new church fund. At the same rapidly for ward. On December 1, 1912, the time a sodality of the Virgin Mary, including all cornerstone of the new St. Mary Church was laid the single women of the parish, was canonically with impressive ceremonies by Father Crowley, organized. In 1905 Father Hynes was promoted the first resident pastor of St. Mary's. For this to St. Mary Church, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, so his occasion there were m any visiting clergy and a work had to be continued by another. great concourse of people. On September 1, 1905, Archbishop Moeller In the spring, Father Dickhaus' health declined appointed Rev. Edward A. Ryan to our parish. On and he asked to be relieved of his parochial March 25, 1909, Father Ryan bought the lot "and burden. The permission was granted.

Rev. Father Nicholas Schneider

Archbishop Moeller appointed Rev. Nicholas was dedicated October 26, 1913, by His Grace Schneider of San Sebastian, Ohio, on March 24, Arch bishop Moeller, of Cincinnati. 1913-the day before the disastrous flood. "The church and house are built of a rough, Because of the devastations caused to dark brown brick (which came from Indiana). The transportation, he could not and did not take buildings are beautiful and of the most modern charge of the parish until May 8, 1913. type, constructed along the best architectural The next morning Father Schneider looked lines, embodying all modem improvements and around and sized up the situation. He came to conveniences. The church is of Gothic style, both the unpleasant conclusion that he had quite a inside and out. J. F. Scheblessy, of Cincinnati, was task before him. Funds were at low ebb. Half of the architect, while William F. Roof, of Franklin, the parishioners were heavy losers in the 1913 was the general contractor. The interior flood. The following Sunday he met with the woodwork, pews and cabinets are all of oak, and trustees and building committee: John Foley, the three beautiful altars are of basswood, John Maloney, Anthony Sweeney, Thomas painted white, trimmed in gold, supported by Sweeney, and John Bigler. Plans for immediate numerous genuine Mexican onyx columns. The actions were formulated. The members of the church has seven entrances and exits and the parish united their efforts. The new pastor most modern system of ventilation has been solicited subscriptions among the business installed. The cost of the church and residence people and non-Catholics, and found them very was $32,204.35." generous in donating for the new church. (from Carrie Eisenmenger 's article in the Aug. The parish house was accepted on June 11, 8, 1920 Dayton Journal. page 7.) 1913 (and occupied that day). The new church

PRIESTS SERVING FRANKLIN, OHIO

Rev. Jeremiah O'Conner, 1850- 1860 Rev. J. Concoran, 1850-1870 Rev. Thomas J. Smith, 1868-1870 Rev. Thomas F. Boulger, 1868-1874-Holy Trinity Rev. John Bowe, 1870-1874 Rev. C. Mallon, 1874-1877 Rev. Dailey, 1876-1877 Rev. N. F. O'Rourke, 1876-1877 Rev. J. F. Kalenberg, 1877-1883-Miamisburg Rev. J. J. Crowley, 1883-1902-first resident pastor Rev. J. Patrick Hynes, Sept 15, 1902-Aug. 15, 1905 Rev. Edward A. Ryan, Aug. 15, 1905-Feb. 14, 1912 Rev. John B. Dickhaus, Feb. 12, 1912-May 8, 1913 Rev. Nicholas Schneider, May 8, 1913-Nov. 28, 1967 Rev. Bernard Bruening, 1961 administrator June 22, 1967-Feb. 8, 1968 Rev. Paul Galliger, Feb. 8, 1968-

DEDICATION OF THE NEW CHURCH

St. Mary's beautiful new church was At the rectory the column countermarched dedicated on October 26, 1913. One of the most before the Archbishop and the visiting priests. pleasing and notable features was the spirit of After the march around the edifice and the fellowship apparent among both Catholics and baptism of the walls, the doors were thrown Protestants present. open to the immense throng that waited outside. The parade which preceded the dedication The Archbishop with deacon and subdeacon began at 9:30 a.m. Two bands of music, the went around the interior of the church and Archbishop's special guard in full dress uniform, sprinkled the walls, altar, etc. with holy water. a large number of Knights of Columbus, The choir chanted the Litany of All Saints and delegations of Catholic citizens from nearby sang various Psalms during this ceremony. towns, and nearly every boy and man of the parish marched.

The Pontifical High Mass was sung by His Most At three o 'clock in the afternoon Revered Archbishop Henry Moeller assisted by Confirmation was administered to 58 children ten priests from neighboring parishes and the and six adults. Anthony Sweeney and Miss Mary following St. Mary altar boys: Crossbearer-Paul Fisher were sponsors for the children. The class Nolan; Acolytes-John O'Donnell and John Tracy; was so large be cause St. Pope Pius X advocated Censer bearer-Edward Darmody; Bookbearer- early communion and so had lowered the age Joseph Kramer; Candle Bearer-John Maloney; from 12 to 8. After the Confirmation ceremony Miter bearer-Howard 0 'Donnell; Crozier bearer- concluded, the Most Revered Archbishop offered Fred Reed; Train bearer for the Most Revered Benediction to the Blessed Sacrament. The grand Archbishop (His Grace)-James Carey. festal day ended with the singing of the great Rev. Dennis Hayes, an eloquent orator from Catholic Hymn of Praise-Te Deum. Coldwater, Michigan, preached the festal The ladies of the church served dinner to 600 sermon. The choir of seventy male voices from St. guests in the K. of P. hall above Conover 's store. Joseph Church in Hamilton, Ohio, added greatly The men and boys sold pennants and buttons. to the beauty of the Mass and other services. When the feast was over and receipts counted, the church treasury was increased $1,205.05.

GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE PARISH 50th Anniversary—1918

The golden jubilee was looked forward to with new church. "It would be impossible to pen a great anticipation and occurred on Sunday, Sept description of the altar that would do it justice. It ember 29, 1918. Though the country was is finished in white and gold; and on a panel engaged in the European War, still the across the base is a bas-relief study of the Last congregation made heroic efforts to celebrate Supper that is indeed beautiful. Four figures of the fiftieth anniversary of their church in a angels grace the upper position, two supporting befitting manner. clusters of electric lights. The candlesticks are in The golden jubilee was celebrated with due gold as are the other fixtures. When the altar is solemnity. Both church and rectory were lighted at High Mass the effect is most impressive beautifully decorated with white and golden and beautiful." (Mary Hassett, page 68). The flowers, papal and American flags. donation for the altar amounted to $1,000. Archbishop Moeller was present on throne in An improvement to the church in 1918 were Cappa Magna at the Mass and at the afternoon the stained glass windows. They are Gothic style services when the patriotic and religious to correspond with the rest of the architecture, celebrations were united. The procession was and fashioned after the artistic windows of the beautif ul and impressive and consisted of fifty famous Cathedral of Rheims, France. The boys and girls artistically robed in gold and white windows are beautiful, rich in color, and are followed by the altar boys and the Reverend masterpieces of art. They were made by the Clergy. The afternoon procession was similar only Zettler Company in Munich. The following the children carried small American flags. donations were made for these windows: Julia The beautiful altar which graces the church Lyng $400; A. C. Sweeney $235; J. J. Maloney was the gift of Thomas and Anthony Sweeney. It $235; Joseph Fisher $235; and Mary K. Murphy was built at Lacrosse, Wisconsin especially for the $165.

FATHER SCHNEIDER

Rev. Nicholas Schneider was pastor of St. 18, 1910, he was assistant at St. Mary church on Mary Church from May 8, 1913 until his death in Thirteenth St., Cincinnati. He was then November 28, 1968. Fifty-four of his sixty-two transferred to San Sebastian in Mercer County, years as a priest were thus spent in Franklin. on January 18, 1910 where he served as pastor Nicholas Schneider was born in Niederklein, until coming to Franklin. Germany on November 27, 1877-the first boy On March 25, 1913, Father Schneider received after four girls. The family migrated to Cincinnati an appointment to be pastor of St. Mary church in 1884. His father died soon thereafter. Before in Franklin. The next day the 1913 flood struck, entering St. Gregory's seminary, "Nick" worked and Franklin was reported to be wiped off the for a time in a Cincinnati carriage factory. He map. Father rejoiced little, because he hated to completed his studies at Mount St. Mary's leave San Sebastian which was all Catholic and all seminary and was ordained at St. Peter in Chains German. However, the rumor was untrue, and Cathedral by Archbishop Henry Moeller on June when transportation improved, he moved to 17, 1905. Franklin, assuming his duties on May 8, 1913. Young Father Schneider was assistant pastor Father Schneider surveyed the situation, met from July 1, 1905, to Sept. 17, 1905 at Holy Trinity with the trustees, and proceeded to finish the church in Cincinnati; and from then until January church and parsonage, (as reported earlier.)

The young Father Schneider was quite an in the service…(which) was a beautiful example athlete. He excelled in baseball, handball, and of true community spirit, in strange contrast with tennis. He joined in the ball games of the UTI's the bickering, intolerance and hatred that marks and the DTD's. so many spots on God's footstool. We were glad The UTI's were the Up Town Irish. They were we live in Franklin last Sunday night." Again in Up Town because they lived north of Second St. 1953, Father Schneider appeared as the Nearly all of them were Catholic. Some of these clergyman for Franklin High School families were Allan, Carey, Costello, Costigan, Commencement. Darmody, Doyle, Duffey, Egan, Flaherty, Furlong, The July 3, 1941, Chronicle tells us that" On Gallagher, Graham, Gough, Hassett, Keaton, the fiftieth anniversary of receiving his first Nugeant, O'Donnell, O'Malley, Morgan, Nolan, communion at St. Stephens Church, Cincinnati, Sheedy, Tracy, and Updyke. Rev. Nicholas Schneider celebrated a Golden The DTD's were the Down Town Dutch. Jubilee High Mass of Thanksgiving in the St. Mary Supposedly German, they included all of the non- Church, Sunday morning at 7: 30 a.m." About this Irish and lived south of Second Street. Some were time he composed his poem on the Mass and Catholic; many were not. Families included in distributed the leaflets to parish and friends. this group were Doliboa, Fischer, Hohner, In the late 1940's Father was still playing Herndon, Grady, Lockwood, Newhouse, baseball with the parish children. He would tell Stockman, and Weickers. them to organize the picnic, and that he would Father Nick also joined in the outings and pay for the ice cream and soft drinks. One picnics of the Sodality. He helped the children of children's choir Halloween party was held in the the parish with a Victory garden. He gained the parsonage, and the girls bobbed for apples. A respect of the community, both Catholic and well-kept secret during World War II was the fact nonCatholic. that our stained-glass windows had been made in On June 22, 1930, Father and the parish Germany. Father feared vandalism. The factory celebrated his silver jubilee. had been bombed. "Revered Father Nicholas Schneider delivered To celebrate Father Schneider's 45th year as a the baccalaureate sermon at the High School priest, a committee of Dave Becker, Milo Fealy, Auditorium last Sunday night," said the May 23, Dick Goes, and Dick O'Donnell collected a burse 1935 edition of the Franklin Chronicle. "He was from the parishioners. They presented him with most favorably received by the graduates and the his first television set. So that the children would audience…Three protestant clergymen took part not be left out, Harriet Fealy and Patty Holweger solicited a spiritual bouquet from the children .

BELLS OF ST. MARY

There are three Bells of St. Mary church belfry Daily we sing the praises of God baptized and dedicated as follows from the In life we call you to prayer largest to the smallest: In death we mourn your departure I. St. Mary In joy and sorrow we remind you of your "be mine to chant Jehovah's fame, last end; while Maria is my name." From the rising to the setting of the sun, II. St. Elizabeth We call you to labor and prayer-your "with John in heavenly harmony, essential Elizabeth, ring out thy melody." duty on your pilgrimage to eternity. III. St. John Happy messengers are we, directing your "Till time on ruin's lap shall nod thoughts heavenward-your true home and John shall sound the praise of God." destiny. Oh, Christians, privileged pilgrims of earth: "Blessed the community which possess us; Hearken to our voice; singing daily to God in Blessed the people who hear us; language ever ancient, ever new, Blessed the individual who obeys our proclaiming morning, noon, and evening, the summons. Redemption of mankind."

SANCTUARY IN 1951

Church before remodeling: Note wall decorations, lights at side of altar, hanging light, Communion Rail, statues of the Sacred Heart and St. Anthony.

GOLDEN JUBILEE, JUNE 19, 1955

The Golden Jubilee of Father Schneider's life Schneider, Father's sister and housekeeper, was as a priest was celebrated with a Solemn High presented a $100.00 gift certificate for furniture. Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, 1955. A Part of the entertainment for the evening was noon luncheon was held for 80 members of the the singing of the "The Ballad of Father clergy, relatives, and guests. A parish dinner at Schneider" by George Uhlenbrock, Jr. and the Anthony Wayne School at 5:00 in the evening adult choir. (It was a parody of a popular song was attended by 256 friends. Tickets for the about Davy Crockett). Souvenir folders were dinner were printed on gold cardboard, and sold presented to all present. for $1.25 adults, and 75 cents for children. The committee for this celebration were Father John Sauter presided at the dinner. A Robert Myerly, Richard Goes, John Squier, gift of $500.00 and a set of breviaries was Richard Tracy, Milo Fealy, Richard O'Donnell, presented to Father Schneider. And to Miss Anna Thomas Foley, S. W. Trotter, and George Uhlenbrock.

Born in '77 across the sea Came to this country from Germany, With brothers and sisters he boarded the ship Settled in Cincinnati after the long, long trip.

CHORUS:

Father, Father Schneider, Pastor of St. Mary's Church.

He worked three years in a carriage shop The long hard hours never saw him stop, At sixteen he entered the Seminary And started towards his goal at St. Gregory's.

CHORUS: Father, Father Schneider, Pastor of St. Mary's Church.

He studied theology and Latin as well His reports came home and the grades were swell Ordained a priest in 1905 He reached the goal for which he did strive.

CHORUS: Father, Father Schneider, Pastor of St. Mary's Church.

He came to Franklin amidst the big flood, And helped the parish to clear away the mud, This was only the beginning of his long, hard trek Which brings us to this evening with no regret.

CHORUS:

Father, Father Schneider, Pastor of St. Mary's Church.

His heart is biggest, his heart is best He stands head and shoulders above the rest And in our hearts he will long remain, For his 50 years of service is an honored reign.

CHORUS: Father, Father Schneider, Pastor of St. Mary's Church.

THE LATE FIFTIES AND EARLY SIXTIES

It seems that as the years passed, and as was presented with a basket of offerings. This Father grew older, we kept finding more events reception was an opportunity for his many to celebrate. Perhaps this is because more events friends, both Catholic and non-Catholic to offer seemed milestones. Not many priests lived so their best wishes and to chat with him. Milo and long, or stayed in one parish for so many years. Lucile Fealy were co-chairmen of the celebration.

The May 5, 1958 Chronicle carried the head lines "Local Priest completes forty fifth year as 1963 was also the year in which the Franklin pastor of St. Mary's Parish on Sunday." The rest Chamber of Commerce chose Rev. Nicholas of the article is a brief history of the parish and of Schneider of St. Mary Parish as the Man of the his coming to Franklin. Year-a fitting reward for fifty years of service to a community.

Not many priests live to be eighty-five. So on Thursday, November 15, 1962, the members of the Altar-Rosary Society had a covered dish Changes in the liturgy came as Father grew supper as a surprise party to celebrate his 85th older and weaker. birthday which would be November 27th. About fifty ladies attended, including Mrs. Glenn Harkins, AltarRosary president, and Mrs. Richard Goes, Hamilton Deanery president. Father Schneider still said weekday Masses in Latin. He was not sure enough of himself to make the change to English, although he made some Sunday, May 5, 1963, was chosen as the day valiant attempts. Assistants from Middletown or to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Father the Franciscans from St. Leonard's Seminary in Schneider being pastor of St. Mary parish. He Centerville helped out with big feast days, Holy was celebrant of the 10:00 Solemn High Mass, Week, and Sunday Masses, and when Father assisted by Rev. John Sauter and by Brother Schneider was ill since the early sixties. The last Xavier Eshman-both from the parish. year that Father Schneider said Sunday Masses, they were all low Masses, but the ten o'clock one was followed by Benediction. A dinner for out of town guests and clergy was served by Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hummell and Elizabeth Costello. As time wore on, Father Bernard Bruening (of St. John's, then St. Peter Claver, and Fenwick High An afternoon reception from three to five was School assisted him more and more regularly. He held for parish and community in the church hall. offered the Sunday Masses, baptized, the All parishioners who had been here when Father weddings and funerals, and attended parish came fifty years ago wore gold carnations. Father meetings.

DIAMOND JUBILEE, JUNE 13, 1965

The diamond jubilee of Father Schneider's Altar boys for the day were Mike ordination in 1905, was celebrated on Sunday Hollingsworth, Jim Holweger, and Philip and John June 13, with a Solemn High Mass at 10:00 a.m. Perry. Visiting priests officiating at the Mass were A reception was held in Father Schneider's Father John Sauter of Cincinnati as deacon; honor at the catechetical center from three to Father Bernard Bruening of Middletown, as sub- five. Over 200 parishioners, friends, and relatives deacon; Brother Xavier Eshman, SVD, of Techny, were received during the afternoon. Father was Illinois, as master of ceremonies; Father presented with many gifts including a large Lawrence Krusling of Middletown, and Father crucifix to be hung in the hall in his honor, a John Oberlander of Middletown who delivered statue of the Holy Family, a cassock, a stole, floral the sermon. bouquets, and a cash purse. Mrs. Barbara Holweger and John Squier were During the sermon, Father Oberlander noted co chairmen of the event. Mrs. Katie Fout and that he and Father Schneider were among the Mrs. Lory Steward managed refreshments. Mrs. oldsters in the archdiocese, having known each Bernice Burney, Miss Harriet Fealy, Mrs. Betty other since 1913. Some of his phrases were "The Jones, and Miss Margaret O'Donnell presided at priest is most effective in his own parish caring the serving table. for his church." "Father Schneider is recognized On June 18, 1967, at the request of the by both Catholic and non-Catholic and is AltarRosary Society the 10: 00 Mass was offered therefore a good priest." ''A true priest knows for Father Schneider's special intentions on the

the joys of his parish, and the sorrows of the cross occasion of the 62nd anniversary of his when a parishioner falls." His greatest works-a ordination. Upon reading this announcement, small word or deed are hidden from the eyes of Father Frye (who was substituting for Father all. " "God's blessing is upon this parish for Bruening who was at Camp Hook) shook his head preserving the priest." Speaking of Father and murmured, "Sixtytwo years a priest. I don't Schneider, he exhorted, ''He's yours, encourage think I'll ever make it. Sixty-two years! That's a him, lift him up." long time!"

ASSISTANT NAMED AT ST. MARY’S

''Father Bernard Bruening, 33, has been assigned to the St. Mary Church here to assist Father Nicholas Schneider with the work in the parish." said the Chronicle on June 22, 1967. He and others had been helping out on Sundays or when Father Schneider was ill since the early 1960's. But now it was official. It became more- official in August, 1967, when Father Schneider retired and Father Bruening was appointed administrator. In commenting on the retirement, Archbishop Alter wrote to Father Schneider, "May your remaining years be comfortable ones and rich with the satisfaction and consolations deserved by a good and faithful servant of Christ the High Priest." Father Schneider continued to occupy the parsonage, with Kay Connally, his housekeeper. Father Bruening took an apartment in the residence of Mrs. Albert Chapman on North Main St. and conducted the parish duties in the parsonage, continued to be assistant principal at Fenwick. A Census of the parish area was conducted by the Holy Name Society. A renovating committee under the chairmanship of Tom Foley set out to rewire and redecorate the church in preparation for the 100th anniversary. Recessed lights were installed in the ceiling by the men of the church. Pews were repaired, the church repainted. The linoleum taken up so that carpeting could be laid. This was Father Bruening's Triple M campaign: Men, Muscle, and Money. There was a tremendous response on the part on the men and parish.

FATHER SCHNEIDER DIES NOVEMBER 28, 1967

Father Schneider died on November 28, 1967, Over one-half of his ninety years, and fifty- at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio, where he four of his sixty-two priestly years, were spent had been for a month. On Monday, November here. The love and devotion to his priestly duty, 27, he had celebrated his ninetieth birthday. which he exhibited to use for so long, can never Visitation was held in the church from four be forgotten or repaid. We can however, resolve o'clock until 8:30 Friday evening. The funeral was that, until such time as we are again so fortunate at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2. as to be rejoined with him in Heaven, we shall Archbishop Alter offered the Solemn Requiem continue to thank God for—and beseech the High Mass. Over thirty priests were present peaceful repose of— including Fathers Oberlander, Bruening, and Father NICHOLAS SCHNEIDER." Sauter, and Brother Xavier Eshman. Father The Catholic Telegraph, Cincinnati Archdioce- Oberlander in the eulogy said that Father san paper printed the following paragraphs: Schneider arrived in Franklin with the flood and "A charming and gracious yet unobtrusive was leaving in one. (It was pouring down rain); simplicity characterized Father Nicholas that he came when the building was not yet Schneider. Simplicity is a precious gift which finished, and was leaving with scaffolding up for enables its possessor to be perfectly natural, to the repainting; that he took good care of his be his real self at all times without affectation. It buildings and furniture, that probably 90% of it enables him to be at home in any environment, was there in 1913. with persons of any age or rank, to undertake any The church was filled with friends, activity from the sublime to the most humble parishioners, clergy, and relatives. Dinner was without change. Simplicity is the reflection of the served to 70 clergy, relatives, and those from out unchangeableness of God. It implies invincible of town who were going to the cemetery in faith and love and appreciation of all God's Cincinnati. creatures. Honorary pall bearers were Louis Bors, Sr., ''Father Schneider was ever the same no Milo Fealy, John Tracy, William Taylor, Nicholas matter how much the company or the activity Carey, and Joseph Fedders. The pall bearers were varied. He was happy in the discharge of spiritual wardens and Holy Name officers: Richard Goes, duties, happy to participate in civic affair, happy John Fisher, Thomas Foley, Jerome Harting, to fire the furnace and mow the lawn, happy to Thomas Neal, and Eugene Evert. give a friendly greeting to everyone he met even The Sunday bulletin on Dec. 3, 1967 carried to the smallest child. this message: "The citizens of Franklin took him to their heart with affection and respect. The priests, "MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE" especially the younger ones, loved and revered him. Father Schneider's sincere and substantial This short prayer was repeated innumerable hospitality made St. Mary rectory a popular times by our late beloved pastor on behalf of the clerical meeting place. many souls that were in his charge during his stay ''…Love of souls gave unity to the life of Father with us. Inevitably, the time has come when we, Nicholas Schneider. His charity toward all fellow- the members of the congregation and men had a special shade of kindness. In his good community that he led and loved, now repeat will to others, Father Schneider gave himself, this prayer in his behalf. gave his heart unselfishly."

FATHER PAUL GALLIGER

Bruening. Over eighty adults attended. There were speeches, the playing of bunco, and a luncheon served. Father Galliger said that our parish had a good reputation, and that he would try to help us keep it and improve upon it. ''He is so kind and understanding,"was the reaction of many parishioners to Father Galliger. Father Galliger came to Franklin after six years as pastor of Holy Family parish in Dayton. Before that, he had been at Our Lady of the Rosary, Greenhills in Cincinnati, where he built the church and school. He was a chaplain with the navy in the Pacific during World War II. Many Sundays he offered Mass on three islands and two ships. And so he is very concerned about our boys serving in Vietnam. Paul Galliger was born in Xenia, Ohio, on July 9, 1906. He attended public schools there. He at tended high school and junior college at St. Joseph's in Renneselear, Indiana. He was ordained a priest in 1933. For a while, he had a parish at London, Ohio. The appointment of Father Paul Galliger as For his first few months in Franklin, he had no pastor of St. Mary Church in Franklin was housekeeper. Many of the ladies of the church announced Wednesday, January 17, 1968, to take helped to clean the parish house. Then Miss Mary effect on Thursday, February 8. He came to Gephart served as housekeeper. Franklin after six years at Holy Family parish in Soon after Father Galliger's arrival the carpet Dayton. Father Bruening on the same day moved was laid in the church and remodeling there to Holy Trinity Church in Middletown. completed. Then the men turned their attention With these changes, Kay Connally, house- to the house. First on the agenda were rewiring keeper for the last ten years, accepted a position and replumbing, rehanging the windows. Later in St. Helen's Church in Dayton with Monsignor carpets and drapes were secured. James Krusling. Beginning March 31, 1968, Father Galliger Father Bruening was presented with a cash secured the services of the priests at St. Leonard offering from members of the parish after a to say one of our three Sunday Masses. And then guitar Mass on February 5. Father Galliger arrived on April 31, Father Bruening again began to offer on Feb. 8. Father Bruening left for his assignment Mass here so that the Franciscans could help out in Middletown and Kay Connally started a at Troy, Ohio. vacation before beginning her new position. A surprise party was held for Father Galliger Tuesday evening, February 13, a parish social on Tuesday, July 9, 1968, in the parish hall. About was held for adults to thank all who had helped 60 parishioners and relatives were present. renovate the church, to welcome and to meet Father was presented with an Amity Bag filled Father Galliger, and to bid farewell to Father with money.

FATHER BERNARD BRUENING

He was ordained in 1959 and he was assigned first to St. John's parish until 1965. Then to St. Peter Claver 1965-1967, helping out regularly at St. Mary until his appointment to St. Mary Franklin. And then he was transferred to Holy Trinity in Middletown in 1968. He said that he had more experience in local churches than any of the rest of the priests, since he'd been assigned to all except Middletown St. Mary. Father Bruening instructed First Communion Classes, offered Sunday Masses, administered the Sacraments, attended many parish meetings, and organized the CYO while helping Father Schneider. As administrator, he continued those duties, guided the parish census, started the renovation, instructed converts, and joined the Franklin Ministerial Society. He entertained this last group with a breakfast meeting in the Parish Hall on October 17. Many parishioners were reluctant to see him leave. Bernard Bruening was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 20, 1933,of German parents. He was ordained May 30, 1959, in Cincinnati by Archbishop Karl J. Al ter, and assigned to Father Oberlander at St. Johns. He first met Father Schneider by driving Father Oberlander to Franklin. Father Bruening had a great love and Father Bernard Bruening assisted at St. Mary respect for Father Schneider and encouraged the services in the early 1960's, was named parishioners to respect and appreciate the older assistant in June 1967, was promoted to priest. administrator with the retirement of Father One of his favorite words is "tremendous". Schneider in August 1967, and left us on February Enthusiastic, friendly, willing, of service, and ex 8, 1968, only to return that April saying the third tremely busy are terms which characterize Father Mass to help Father Galliger. He was assistant Bruening. He had the love and respect of both principal of Fenwick High School during those young and old; but especially of those whom he years. had consoled during trying times.

CATECHETICAL CENTER

The catechetical center-social hall was added Donations to furnish the building were to the parish buildings in 1961. The Blessing of solicited by letter by Milo Fealy and Tom Foley. the hall and Benediction were held on Sunday They mailed 250 letters, and as of June 30, 1962 afternoon, November 19, by Father Schneider. had received $1,358.66 from the 51 answering An informal open house was held immediately respondents. afterwards. This money was used for six folding tables, 150 chairs, two coat racks and the chair rack. The The hall consists of a large meeting room Catholic Ladies of Columbia purchased 24 card which can be divided into three catechism rooms tables. The Altar Rosary Society bought the by folding doors, a kitchen with pantry, a small refrigerator and serving cart. Ben Eshman office room-storage area, restrooms, and a obtained the 179 blue dinner plates from the Van furnace room. Cleve Hotel in Dayton. In 1966 four additional folding tables were added and in 1968 more card The entire parking area is cemented to tables. provide off-street parking. The land for the hall An alphabetical list of donors to furnish the was purchased by Father in 1935. hall in 1962 is:

Mary Bartlett Hazel Harding Letitia Rawlings Joseph Borosic Gelnn Harkins Fred Reed Louis and Mary Bors James Haynes Arthur Reynolds Nick Carey Eloise Hermet James Ryan Bessie Costello Lillie Hineline Verner Simmons Elizabeth Costello Barbara Holweger Mary Ellen Sohn Honora Dannody Catherine Hyde Edna Sternby Carole Evans Betty Jones Bill Taylor Laura Farrell Elizabeth Jordan Otis Tipton Harriet Fealy Tony Julian Dick Tracy Milo Fealy Ruth Kempf Betty Uhlenbrock Joe Fedders Elizabeth Maloney E. Jane Uhlenbrock Ella and Stella Fischer Kathryn Michael Marge Uhlenbrock Tom Foley Lillian Norris Helen Ward Pat Gaynor Jane 0'Donnell Paul Watts Dick Goes Irene Orth Adeline Wittenhagen Martha Gough Barbara Patla Max Wells Rose Poast

In the last few years the catechetical center It has served parish functions like the St. been well used. For religious instruction it is filled Patrick's Day dinner, the annual card parties , the on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings. rum mage sales, the First Sunday coffee hours. It Also for summer catechism classes. The kitchen, is a storage area for Thanksgiving clothing drives the entrance hall, the work room, and the and Christmas baskets. It is the distribution point basement of church are all pressed into service. for parish envelopes. It is the center of Sunday It has been used for receptions for Father Morning Mass baby-sitting. Schneider, for weddings, for Ad Altare Dei Boy It was used for the breakfast for the Franklin Scouts, and for wedding anniversaries. Ministerial Society, for a ACCW Hamilton For meetings it has been used by the Altar Deanery meeting, for a TOPS club banquet and Rosary Society, the Holy Name, the Catholic for summer Lions Club meetings. It was a work Youth Organization, the Catholic Ladies of area for the parish remodeling. Columbia, and the Catholic Family Movement. Yes, we have used the catechetical center!

Catechetical Center Blessed

CENTER BLESSED...Father Nicholas J. Schneider is shown above as he officially blesses the new Catechetical Center end Social Hall of St. Mary Parish. The service was followed by an open house Sunday afternoon. (Chronicle Photo by Herbert Stewart)

SERVICE TO THE PARISH

WARDENS  USHERS ALTAR BOYS

Call them wardens, ushers, or trustees. These The altar boys serve not only Sunday Masses, are some of the most important men to the but also weekday Masses and evening services. church. Their most visible duty is the passing of They are on call for weddings and funerals. the offer tory basket and the seating of people During Forty Hours Adoration they are scheduled when the church is crowded. They also supervise for the entire time that the church is open. Often repairs of the church, sell Sunday Visitors, sign they have had the added duties of cutting grass, the annual report, and advise the pastor. shoveling coal or snow, delivering offertory Some who have served in this capacity are J. J. boxes, and setting up the Christmas scene. Weisner, John B. Nugent, Dr. Ross Lockwood, John Bigler, John J. Maloney, Thomas Sweeney, J. J. Tracy, John Murphy, Anthony Sweeney, Joseph In the early days they included Harry and Kramer, John Foley, Hugh Farrell, Harry Darmody, Martin Darmody, Johnny Graham, Arch Thomas Burney, Walter Squier, Jr., Paul Gaynor, Holweger, Ed McCoy, and Joe Ryan. Later they J. Ambrose Bishop, M. Carl Bothe, John were Harry and William Hassett; George Conover, Omer Fedders, John W. Squier, Francis Uhlenbrock; Dick, Jack, and Louis Tracy; Vincent Sauter, Jr., Selvin Trotter, Thomas Foley, and Kennedy; John, Tom, and Matt Foley; and Richard 0'Donnell. Todays wardens include Lawrence Skinner. Howard and John O'Donnell, Richard Goes, John (Bo) Fisher, Milo Feal y, Boyd Nick Carey, Edward Darmody, John Arthur, and Fout, Paul Ples singer, Richard Gough. Joe Tracy, Paul Nolan, Fred Reed , John Maloney, Tom Burney.

COMMENTATORS Then they were Jim, Dick, and Glenn Bothe; Charles Maloney; Tom Fealy; Francis, Alfred and With the changes in the Mass following the Danny Fedders; Danny Eshman; John, Marc, and Ecumenical Council and with the use of the Jim Holweger; Jim and Dave Fout; Mike vernacular in the Mass, we have needed Hollingsworth; Micky Hyde; Danny and Tim commentators. These are the men who read the Klaber; Bobby Myerly; Tom Quigley; John and epistle during the Sunday Mass and lead the Jerry Rhude; Robert Taylor; Mike and Nick Tracy; congregation in the prayers from the Proper of and Bill and Joe Williams. the Mass. The scheduling of commentators has been one of the services of the Holy Name Today our altar boys are Jack Alexander, Tony Society. and Bill Bors, Martin Evert, John Fout, Joe and Scott Hollingsworth, Kevin Kennedy, Phillip and Some of the men who serve as commentators John Perry, Ronald Scearce, Steve Snider, John are Gene Evert, Dan Fedders, Dick Bothe, Jerry and David Wenglikowski, Steve Klepacs, Richard Harting, Roger Moorman, Tom Neal, Dick Poirier, Poirier, Joe Williams. Gary Shoupe, Dick Tracy, Evert Turner, and Tom Wathen.

SERVICE TO PARISH

Ruth (Fischer) Kempf resumed the post of SACRISTANS organist in the 1960's. She helped make the transition from Latin into English. In 1966 high Those unsung heroes who see that everything school girls over sixteen were invited to sing with is in readiness for Mass, but whom most people the choir. They now sing the 11:30 Mass on never see are the sacristans. They supervise the Sundays. altar linens, arrange the flowers and candles, and Morning Masses in the 1940's were sung by keep the sanctuary in proper order. Often they the Hineline girls-Margaret, Marcelene, and Pat have cleaned the entire church as well. For years and by Delores Lindsey. Helen Hunt played the they were Lucy Carey and Elizabeth Jane organ for them. Then about 1947 Harriet Fealy Uhlenbrock. and Patty Holweger began singing. They were Recently, they have been Jane O'Donnell and joined by others on important occasions. When Elizabeth Jane Uhlenbrock. these girls went to college, Adelaide Harkins and Helen Ward sang on weekdays. Today Ruth CHOIR Kempf sings weekday Masses as well as playing for all Sunday ones.

Adult members of the choir include Stella St. Mary church has been known for its good Fischer, Marilyn Bors, Betty Bothe, Dick Tracy, choir down through the years. The present organ, Harriet Fealy, Barbara Patla, Tom Leonard, Lucy bought at a cost of $6,180, was dedicated at 7:45 Squier, Teckla Pohlabeln, and Nick Tracy. George p.m. on October 8, 1925. and Betty Uhlenbrock, John Squier, Betty (Squier) John Fehring of Dayton brought his choir Jones, Helen Ward, Adelaide Harkins, John and down for a concert. They combined with our Betty Reznor, Robert Myerly, John Tracy, and choir for a magnificent ending with the 150 Olive Hineline are former choir members. Psalm. The St. Mary Choir sang many Latin Masses in Before this organ, we had had one which four parts. The St. Basil and St. Cecelia hymnals required pumping. Sometimes the boys assigned were used for years. With the changes in liturgy to this job would pump hard for a while, and then in 1965, the People's Mass Book was adopted. rest which let the tone and volume decrease. We learned the Mass for Christian Unity, the Organists were Maime Farrell, Ruth Fischer, Mass for Christian Community, and the Mass of Shirley Graham, Wilamina McClain, Helen or the Faithful as our first English Masses. Gertrude Hildebrand, and Margaret Fisher During the years 1940 to 1965 the early Mass (O'Donnell). Elizabeth 0'Donnell and Joe Fehring 7:30 was low, with the high Mass at 10:00. During directed the early choir. the summer months, both Sunday masses were During World War II, the men were called into low Masses, but the choir sang three hymns at the armed forces. All girls over third grade sang the early one which was followed by Benediction. in the choir. The adults helped on funerals and In October 1967, a schedule of three Sunday wed dings. Helen Hunt was the organist. Masses was adopted. At 7:30 and 11:30 four Then Mary Kay (Doliboa) Myerly became hymns are sung, and the propers are recited. At organist, the men returned from the war, and the the 9: 30 High Mass the propers are chanted by adult choir was reorganized. Helen Eldridge the choir. directed this choir on special occasions.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY CHRISTIAN MOTHERS The Holy Name Society was organized in January 18, 1914, with J. J. Maloney, president; CONFRATERNITY Harry Darmody, secretary; and J. J. Grady, as treasurer. For many years this official The St. Mary's Married Ladies Society was re Communion organization for men of the parish organized on November 23, 1913. Alma Marie met at the early Mass on the second Sunday of Kelley was president; Mary Harding, secretary; the month. They sat in the first five pews on the and Mary Darmody, treasurer. In 1916 with 71 epistle side or St. Joseph's side of the church. In members, Mary Brandon was president; Laura October, the men generally joined in the Farrell, secretary; and Mary Kaiser, treasurer. Middletown Holy Name Rally. On the fourth Sunday of the month, they sat In October 1959, a breakfast of men of the as group in the front pews on the Blessed Virgin's parish in the home of Milo Fealy, was served by side of the church. Each year at a ceremony on a some of the women. Discussion revealed the Sunday evening in September, new members wish for a more active Holy Name Society. Dick were inducted into the Confraternity. Poirier was elected president. This organization was also absorbed into the The St. Thomas More Award to the most Altar-Rosary Society. active society in the deanery was won by this group in 1966. One of their projects that year was ST. MARY'S LADIES CLUB the conducting of a house to house parish census, after they determined the boundaries. The St. Mary's Ladies Club was organized on January 15, 1958, at the home of Mrs. James B. SODALITY Haynes. The thirty-three members present stated the purposes as both social and service. Officers The Young Ladies Sodality of the Blessed were elected, and dues were set at $2.00. Virgin Mary was reorganized on November 2, 1913. Alice O'Donnell was selected as prefect; During the first year members had a bakesale Eleanor McCarthy, secretary; and Catherine downtown to buy a washer for the parsonage, Fischer, treasurer. It had been organized earlier sold Marion-Kaye vanilla to earn an 80 cup coffee by Father Hynes. pot, made surplices and purchased cassocks for the altar boys, and arranged the nun's In 1916 there were forty-one members under transportation for summer school. They held the leadership of Josie Fisher, prefect; Bessie their first rummage sale and card party-both of Wood, assistant prefect; and Eulalia Schilling, which have become annual projects. Also they secretary treasurer. The girls of the sodality purchased a stove for the parsonage, sold advent enjoyed many picnics and outings with their candles, sponsored the children's Christmas young pastor, Father Schneider. Party, and a parish family picnic.

Later, the Sodality was much less active. At In 1959 subscriptions to Catholic Digest were early Mass on the first Sunday of the month, the sold to obtain Mass Signs for north and south members sat in the front pews on the Blessed route 25. A children's nursery was organized in Virgin's side of the church, and received the basement of the church. First Communion Communion as a group. With the forming of the class photographs were arranged for. In 1960 the AltarRosary Society in 1961, the Sodality lost group participated in Franklin's Sesquicentenial their Communion Sunday. as actors in the pageant and with a fishing booth

CATHOLIC LADIES OF COLUMBIA HAMILTON DEANERY Our parishioners have been faithful in In 1917, the Saint Mary, Franklin, Council 76 of attending meetings of both the Council of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia received their Catholic Men and Women of the Hamilton charter. Thus they celebrated their golden jubilee Deanery. the November before the parish celebrates its centennial. Claire (Mrs. Richard) Goes was president of The CLC was founded so that Catholic women the ACCW for the Hamilton Deanery from 1962- could obtain insurance at a reasonable rate, and 1964. She was elected at the meeting held in our pay for it in small installments. newly opened catechetical center on Monday, Our CLC has served as a social club in the February 16, 1962. Mrs. Goes had served as parish. They sponsored the children's Christmas deanery Decent Literature chairman in 1959. party for many years, they aided the missions Mrs. Boyd Fout was a member of the board in especially by sending bandages to Brother 1961. Mrs. Ben Eshman was deanery chairman of Coleman Patrick, SVD, while he was working with the Religious Activities Committee on March 3, lepers in Tanganyika. They also donated the first 1963, when they sponsored the AVE 24 card tables to the parish hall, sell Christmas (Archdiocesan Vocational Endeavor) program for cards, and take their turn with the first Sunday nine deaneries held at the University of Dayton. coffee hours. On December 13, 1966, Jerry Harting was elected second vice-president of the Hamilton DISCUSSION CLUBS Deanery Council of Catholic Men. Early in the 1960's a discussion club was formed of parishioners interested in discussing ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY aspects of their religion. The group met once a month in the homes of members, using the In January 1961, the St. Mary Altar Rosary Catholic Action Series as a manual. The following Society replaced the Ladies Club. By being an guide books were used: Altar and Sanctuary, official organization, which also merged the Praying the Mass, The Sacraments, and Our Sodality and Confraternity, the first Sunday of the Catholic American Heritage. month became their Communion Sunday. The This group helped form the CFM groups, and Sign was made for the front of the church; Easter then used their manual as a guide. eggs dyed for the community egg hunt; vanilla sold to obtain 48 place settings of silver. To help CATHOLIC FAMILY MOVEMENT equip the hall, the ARS bought the refrigerator in 1962, blackboards in 1963, the duplicator in 1965, On December 1, 1965, twenty-two and additional tables in 1966. parishioners met in the parish hall to consider forming discussion groups within the Catholic The annual St. Patrick's Day dinner was first Family Movement. Three groups were formed held in 1963. This is a chance for all Irish or would- which met once a month to discuss a lesson be-Irish to celebrate. It offers an opportunity for divided into three parts: Scripture, Liturgy, and all members of the parish to work together Social Action-observe, judge, and act. Father either that day or the day before, or to donate Bruening generally attended these meetings. specialty dishes, or to come and eat. The women The idea of the first Sunday coffee hours to prepare and serve the food, the men have a raffle welcome and acquaint new members of the and pour coffee, the teenagers serve the tables parish grew out of one of these Social Actions. and check the coats. Held the Sunday before St. The first coffee hour was held December, 1966. Patrick's Day, this ham dinner with salad and Responsibility for them is rotated between Altar- dessert smorgasbord has become a parish Rosary, CLC, CYO, and Holy Name Society. homecoming and community event.

HOUSEKEEPERS

Miss Anna Schneider served her brother Nicholas as his housekeeper from his ordination in 1905 until her death. She came to Franklin with him in 1913 and was housekeeper here for 44 years. She was in failing health for two years before her death in May, 1957. Miss Schneider was born in Niederklein, Germany on May 22, 1869. She immigrated to Cincinnati with the family. In Franklin she belonged to the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality and the Catholic Ladies of Columbus. She knew and was liked by the parishioners.

After the death of his sister, Father Schneider prayed to the Blessed Virgin for another housekeeper. He firmly believed that his prayers were answered when he received a letter from Miss Kathryn Connally of Kansas City, Missouri. Kay came to Franklin in 1957. In addition to being housekeeper, she served as secretary, cook, scheduler, nurse, and diplomat. She was also a UTI to tease the DTD in a priest like Father Schneider. Kay left St. Mary parish on February 8, 1968, to become housekeeper for Msgr. Krusling at St. Helen's in Dayton. The societies of the parish presented her with a Singer Sewing Machine as a token for her service.

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION

For years the children of Franklin were PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS instructed in their faith by Father Schneider with Fenwick High School in Middletown opened in the help of a number of ladies of the church- 1952. If was founded for the Middletown Eleanor McCarthy, Mildred Kramer, Honora parishes, but also for Franklin, Lebanon, and Darmody, and others. Later Miss Lucy Carey Monroe. taught the seven and eight year olds in the front With the passage of the Fair Bus Bill in 1966 pews after school on Wednesday. Miss Elizabeth providing free bus transportation to students Jane Uhlenbrock took over when Miss Carey gave regard less of whether they attended a public or up the class. Miss Jane O'Donnell taught the parochial school, St. Mary students in same youngsters at 2: 15 on Sundays in the back Middletown greatly increased. About seventy- right hand corner. Father Schneider taught the five went to Fenwick High School, Holy Trinity, or class of fourth to eighth graders at 9:00 Saturday St. John's in the 1966-67 school year. A few of our mornings and at 2:15 Sunday. Often after the boys and girls have also attended St. Frances de Sunday class there was Benediction of the Sales in Lebanon or Our Lady of Good Hope in Blessed Sacrament. Miamisburg. FATHER KALENBERG And then, of course, we have had students at In 1879, Father Kallenberg, who we were Catholic colleges: Xavier University, Our Lady of sharing with Miamisburg, taught “Sunday School Cincinnati, Mount St. Joseph, Villa Madonna, immediately after early Mass and half hour Notre Dame University, and Marquette before late Mass.” University. CHURCH HISTORY The high school students were taught "church YOUNG CATHOLIC STUDENTS history '' from seven until eight on Monday In May 1965, several groups of girls were evenings by Father Schneider. formed into Young Catholic Student (YCS) groups to discuss pertinent problems for their age group. CCD CLASSES They formed a nucleus of the CYO of the parish. CCD stands for the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, and this term has replaced Catechism CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION and Church History. The first general meeting of the St. Mary In 1958 the Franciscan Sisters from St. John's Catholic Youth Organization was held on in Middletown began coming to Franklin on Wednesday, June 22, 1966 at 7:30 p.m. in the Saturday mornings to help instruct the children. parish hall. It is open to all high school students Lay catechists and high school students also help. of the parish regardless of the high school they Since the Catechetical center was completed in attend. Some of their service projects have 1961, classes have been held there. Enrollment included babysitting during Mass, singing at has increased so that seventh and eighth graders Lebanon Correctional Institution Masses, were rescheduled to Monday evenings. On Christmas baskets, and parties for the children. Saturday mornings the three main rooms, the To make money they have had bake sales and car kitchen, the vestibule, the church basement, etc. washes. For fun they have picnics, swimming or are used for classes. Often there are over 150 ice-skating parties. Generally they meet at 8: 00 students. on Monday's after CCD classes. First CYO officers Monday evening classes were taught by were Patty Hollingsworth, president; Maggie seminarians from St. Leonards' at Centerville, Steed, vice-pres; Betty Reyolds, sec.; and Teresa until 1968, with the help of laymen catechists. Williams, treas.

FATHER JOHN SAUTER The ordination to the Holy Priesthood of Revered John Duerr Sauter took place at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 1949, in the chapel of Mount St. Mary Seminary in Norwood. The Most Revered George J. Rehring, Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati officiated at the ceremony for the four candidates for the priesthood. Father Sauter's first Solemn Mass was offered in this church at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 28, 1949. A reception was held in the Knights of Columbus Hall in Middletown that afternoon. As of now he is the first and only priest ordained from this parish. Shortly after ordination, Father Sauter was sent to Rome where he studied for one year, and then to Louvain, Belgium, where he completed three years of medieval history. Upon his return to the United States, he was a member of the teaching faculty at St. Gregory

Seminary in Cincinnati for ten years. At the present time Father Sauter is the pastor SISTER MARTHA MARIE of St. Stephen's Church in Dayton, Ohio. He is the son of Mrs. Frank Sauter, and the late O'DONNELL, S.C. Frank Sauter, who were members of St. Mary parish for most of their lives. His sister Marilyn Sister Martha Marie was a Sister of Charity for (Mrs. William Bors) and her family live in 47 years. For the last 21 years of her life she was Springboro. on the staff of Catholic Charities in Cincinnati. As a caseworker in the family department she visited and interviewed families in the poorest areas of the city to help them solve their problems. Before entering the convent, Alice O'Donnell (the sister of Jane 0'Donnell) had attended Lebanon Normal School and Oxford College for Women. She taught elementary classes in Franklin for two years. In June 1915 she entered the convent. She later graduated from the college of Mount St. Joseph, and took additional courses at Xavier University, University of Cincinnati, and University of Notre Dame. She taught at St. Rose's school in Lima for 16 years, and at St. Mary's high school, Hyde Park for eight years. Then she began her career with Catholic Charities. She died on November 2, 1962, at the age of 72 years.

BROTHER XAVIER ESHMAN, SVD

The family of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eshman resided on a farm south of Springboro from 1946- 1959 while their children were in school. Danny, the oldest and only son, earned a degree in agriculture at Ohio State University. He then entered the Society of the Divine Word at Techny, Illinois, to become a brother and do big- time farming. He has completed two years of graduate work at Loyola University of Chicago in mathematics and natural sciences. Last year he was transferred to Conesus, New York, where he teaches brother candidates. Like Father Sauter, Brother Xavier often comes home to assist with parish celebrations. Brother Xavier made his Solemn Professional Vows on May 1, 1968.

SISTER ROSE ADELAIDE TRACY, S.C.

Sister Rose Adelaide was a missionary Sister of Charity in China from 1932 until her death in 1938. On May 4 a cablegram stated that she had died of an infection in St. Joseph Hospital, Wuchang, China. The missionaries had been caring for the sick refugees and wounded soldiers. Mary Elizabeth Tracy was born October 23, 1909, in Franklin, Ohio, and received her sacraments in our parish. Following the death of her mother in 1919, she grew under the care of her aunts Misses Carey and Margaret Tracy. For a time she was a pupil in the Academy of Mount St. Joseph. Later she returned to Franklin to graduate in the class of 1928. On February 11, 1929, she was received as a postulant by the Sisters of Charity, received her habit on August 15, and was professed August 15, 1931. Her first assignment was to Good Samaritan hospital where she served as a student nurse until the summer of 1932 when she was missioned to China. She left the Mount on July 26, and sailed from San Francisco, August 11, aboard the S.S. Asama Maru, which reached

Shanghai on August 30. She was the youngest of the American nuns in Wuchang. (information from the Lotus Leaves, Mount St. Joseph, Ohio, June 1938.)

FATHER SPRINKLE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AD ALTARE DEI While Father Russell Sprinkle may claim Middletown as his home town, we in Franklin The Ad Altare Dei award is granted to boys for claim him because he grew up here. He, too, was their service to the Church, after they have a Maryknoll missionary in China and is now in obtained at least the rank of First Class Scout. Formosa (Taiwan). He tries to help his people not Thomas Fealy received his award with the first only spiritually, but with agricultural projects, group in the cathedral in Cincinnati. Joe E. Haas, J schools, colleges, and cultural ventures. r. also received his in Cincinnati. On February 11, 1962, the Mound Builders BROTHER COLEMAN PATRICK, SVD Area Council awarded the following boys: David Fout, James Fout, Michael Hollingsworth, Robert Serving as a male nurse in a leper colony in D. Taylor, and Michael Tracy. Kevin Kennedy Tanganyika, Africa, was for many years the received his Feb. 10, 1963. Several years later, we vocation of Brother Coleman. The members of had some more Scouts: Jackie Alexander on Feb. the CLC who often cut and rolled bandages for 12, 1967; Martin Evert on June 17, 1967; and Jody him, sent their last shipment to him in 1967. A Cottle, who was presented his award by Father convert to our faith, Walter Patrick returned to Bruening immediately after 9:30 Mass on the United States in 1967. February 4, 1968.

THE FATHERS FEDDERS

Although not members of the parish, Father Ed and Father Al Fedders, the brothers of Joseph and Omer Fedders are known to us. Bishop Edward Fedders is the bishop of the diocese of Juli, at Puno, Peru. Father Albert Fedders was director of Maryknoll Seminary, NY for 6 years. He is now at Taichung, Taiwan, where he is head of the language school for seminarians, and is working on a Chinese translation of the Bible with Protestant interpreters. Another Fedders relative who often visits in Franklin is Monsignor SILVER BEAVER AWARDS Henry Hanses of Covington, Kentucky. There is also an award presented to outstanding men who have devoted much time MAN OF THE YEAR and energy to the Boy Scout Program. Milo A.

Fealy received the Silver Beaver in 1943. Robert Recently the Franklin Chamber of Commerce Taylor, Sr. received it in 1968. has given an award each year to the outstanding citizen of Franklin. In 1961 the award was given to Milo A. Fealy, SISTER MARSHA EBBESMEY ER, CPPS warden of the church, teacher in Franklin Schools for over 30 years. The oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben In 1963, our pastor Revered Nicholas Ebbermeyer is a nun in St. Louis, Missouri, where Schneider was chosen the man. In his fifty years the family used to live. Sister Marsha is a Precious as pastor he had won the respect and love of the Blood sister from O'Fallon, Missouri, who is a community—Catholic and non-Catholic alike. nurse.

CHANGES IN MASS AND LITURGY

With the Ecumenical Council called by Pope CHANGES IN THE MASS John XXIII and completed during the pontificate of Pope Paul VI many changes were made to Some of the Mass changes came gradually; update the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church. many were completed by Easter of 1965. The The laws of fast and abstinence were made more priest says the Mass facing the congregation. The lenient, greater participation from the laity was altar was made by Father Bruening's father. The called for, and the language of the Mass was propers are recited by the congregation at Low changed from Latin to English. Mass, and chanted by the choir at High Mass. The commentator leads the propers, introduces FASTING hymns, reads the Epistle, and makes announcements before Mass. We have a podium Prior to February 1966 all adults ages 21 to 59 for the commentator and for the priest to read were required to fast during Lent, on the vigil of the Gospel and deliver the sermon. The response Pentecost, on December 23 or 24, and on the to Orate Fratres is given by the people; the Our Ember Days (Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at Father is recited or sung by the congregation. The each change of season). Fasting meant meat only communion railing has been removed and we at the main meal, with two other meals not to now receive the Holy Eucharist standing in the equal the main one. Many Catholics asked for center aisle. and received dispensations from fasting because of heavy work, or illness. The new law requires Congregational singing, lead by the choir, has fasting only on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, the been introduced at both High and Low Masses . vigil of Pentecost, and December 23 or 24. Many hymns have been translated, some have been borrowed back from the Protestants, some The law of abstinence used to bind all over the are new. The Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, and Agnus Dei age of seven (the age of reason), and now applies are translations from the Latin. So are the at the age of fourteen. All Fridays (unless a Sanctus and Benedictus, except that they are holiday or holy day) were days of abstinence now combined instead of singing the Benedictus which meant that no meat could be eaten. They immediately after the Consecration. Benediction were generally called "fish days". Partial used to be after every Sunday High Mass; now it abstinence (meat at the main meal only) was to is infrequent. be observed on Ember days, the above vigils, etc. Abstinence is now required only on the Fridays of Lent. LAY PARTICIPATION The fast before receiving Communion used to be from all food and liquid from midnight. That is As for lay participation, we have been hearing the reason Masses were in the morning. Then in much about the lay apostolate, the mystical the 1950's water was permitted without breaking body, and the people of God. Our organizations a fast. Later the hours of fasting were reduced to are active. Perhaps this is the trend of the times. three, then to one. (My, but life is easier for us Perhaps it is because of the age and inactivity of than for those Catholics over one hundred years Father Schneider. The people show initiative in ago who had to ride in a buggy or wagon to many activities, but always inform or receive Dayton or Middletown without breakfast, permission from their pastor. without a windshield, a defroster and a heater!)

THE ALTAR  A SACRED THEATER he most inspiring drama in history was the Passion. In order to keep its inspiration T before us, the Church reproduces the Sacrifice of Calvary daily in the Mass. Every movement of the priest on the altar, every prayer from his lips, combines to represent the drama of our Redemption. Sometimes even Catholics have not the key to the symbolism of the ceremonies of the Holy Mass. Therefore, this explanation follows:

THE PRIEST CHRIST Goes to the altar ...... Goes to Mount Olivet Commences Mass ...... Begins to pray Says the Confiteor ...... Falls down and sweats blood Goes up and kisses the altar ...... Is betrayed by Judas with a kiss Goes to the Epistle side ...... Is captured, bound and taken to Annas Reads the Introit ...... Is falsely accused by Annas and blashphemed Goes to the middle of the altar and says the Kyrie Eleison ...... ls brought to Caiphas and there three times is denied by Peter Says the Dominus Vobiscum ...... Looks at Peter and converts him Reads the Epistle ...... Is brought to Pilate Says the Munda cor Meum at the middle of the altar ...... Is taken to Herod and mocked Reads the Gospel...... Is taken back to Pilate and again mocked Uncovers the chalice ...... ls shamefully exposed Offers bread and wine ...... Is cruelly scourged Covers the chalice ...... Is crowned with thorns Washes his hands ...... Is declared innocent by Pilate Says the Oratre Fratres ...... Is shown to the people by Pilate with the words ECCE HOMO Prays in a low voice ...... Is mocked and spit upon Says the preface and Sanctus ...... Is kept instead of Barabas and condemned to crucifixion Makes the memento for the living ...... Carries the Cross to Mount Calvary Continues to pray in a low voice ...... Meets His Mother and other pious women Blesses the bread and wine with the sign of the Cross ...... Is nailed to the cross Elevates the chalice ...... Sheds blood from the five wounds Prays in a low voice ...... Sees His afflicted Mother at the Cross Says aloud, Nobis quoque peccatoribus ...... Prays on the Cross for men Says aloud the Pater Noster ...... Says the seven words on the Cross Breaks and separates the Host ...... Gives up His spirit and dies Lets a small portion of the Sacred Host fall into the chalice ...... Descends into Limbo Says the Agnus Dei ...... Is acknowledged on the Cross as the Son of God by many bystanders Administers Holy Communion ...... Is laid in the sepulcher Cleanses the chalice ...... ls anointed by pious women Prepares the chalice again ...... Arises from the dead Says the Dominus Vobiscum ...... Appears to His Mother and the Disciples Says the last prayers ...... Teaches for forty days Says the last Dominus Vobiscum ...... Takes leave of His Disciples and ascends to heaven Gives the blessing to the people ...... Sends down the Holy Ghost Says the lte Missa est and the last Gospel ...... Sends the Apostles into all parts of the world to preach the Gospel

Quirk, John Quirk, Mary Quirk, P. Quigley, Ed Reilly, Wm Seeman, John Sheady, Wm. Sheady FIRSTS FOR OUR PARISH Sr., Patt Sweeney, Elizabeth Swift, W. Taylor, Jas BAPTISMS: Taylor, Dennis Tierney, Thos. Tierney, and W. John Holware (Holweger), son of Christopher Wilson. Holware and Marguerite Carew (Carey) (All of the above are not necessarily founding born October 6, 1874; baptized December members of the parish-since donations were 1, 1874. sponsors: William Darmody and accepted from non-Catholics or neighboring Brigetta Nolan. parishes. However, all of these families must Elizabeth Costigan, daughter of Catherine have been represented in the Franklin area in Donahoe born November 2, 1874; baptized 1867 and 1868.) December 1, 1874. sponsors: John Farrell and Maria Costigan. MARRIAGES: FINANCES AND GIFTS May 6, 1875 1913 cost of the new church: John Reily and Anna Wiener. witnesses: General contract—stone, brick, carpenter, William Quigley and Maria Joanna Weitzel plumbing $29,666.76 John Quigley and Joanna Weitzel. witnesses: Furnishing the church Thomas Egan and Maria Costello altar $1,000 TE & AC Sweeney pews 700 DEATHS: Communion railing 185 William Hassett, age 10. Died May 14, 1882. Vestment case 165 John Fessner, age 18 years. Died May 28, 1882. Carpets 157.70 J.J. Maloney Ellen Kenry, age 58 years. Died August 24, 1882. Holy Water Fonts 44.00 J.J. Maloney miscellaneous 97.45 2,349.15 CONTRIBUTORS TO CHURCH FUND IN 1867 Furnishing the house-carpets, etc. 439.48 Funds for the building of the first Catholic Total cost of church and Residence $32,404.39 Church in Franklin, Ohio, were collected by Bryan Debt in 1913 $11,200 Carey, John Gough, L. Gough, P. Joyce, John Jan. 1918 4,900 Sheady, Patt Sweeney, and Elizabeth Swift, and Jan. 1919 2,600 perhaps others. Other gifts to the church and altars by The names listed below are taken from an 1918 included: account book kept by Bryan Carey. (They were Onyx gold candlesticks, T & A Sweeney handwritten, so I hope the spelling is correct.) $300.00 John Av…Wil. Av…Sr., Michael Brady, Jas Cannon, Onyx gold sanctuary lamp, Miss Bryan Carey, M. Margaret Carey, Pat Carey, M. Frances Weisner 200.00 Cartny, Michael Cartiery, O. P. Conns, Bridget Chalice-Rev. Joseph Duerstock 85.00 Corcovan, W. Costalo, Ed Costello, P. Coyle, P. Pair gold plated vases- TE & Curley, John Dalton, W. Dalton, John Do.., May AC Sweeney 75.00 Do.., John Doherty, W. Doherty, Ed Donald, B. Ostensorium-Daniel Maney 50.00 Doyle, Daniel Driscole, J.W. Driscole, James Silk-Agnes Hineline 10.00 Driscole, Wm. Duffy, Jas Eagan, J. W. Eagan, Tho Flowers-Alice Maloney 10.00 Side altars-T. & A. Sweeney $1,000.00 Eagan, John Farrell, P. Finerty, J.W. Flynn, George Stations of the Cross- J. J. Maloney, Sr. Fredenbarger, Wm. Gallagher, Wm. Garvey, John Gough, Nicholas Gough, L. Gough, Mary Goonan, In 1918 the value of the church property was Thomas Gronan, Morris Hassitt, Wm. Hassitt, J. $40,000. Total receipts for that year were W. Johnson, P. Joyce, Kennedy, Con Leady, W. $7,445.97 including $1,269.28 in the Golden Maher, M. McKenna, John McNeilas, Christopher Jubilee Offering. The pastor's salary was $1200. McGahy, M. Mehan, Catherine Moran, Anna

PARISHIONERS IN 1918

Mr. and Mrs. John Allen James J. Egan Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hineline Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Balon Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Farrell and Mrs. Wm. Hineline Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Balon Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Ferguson Edw. Hixson Joseph Balon Margaret Ferguson Mrs. John Kaiser Helen Balon Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fink Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Keating Clarence Balon Mrs. John Fischer , Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kramer Everett Balon Ella Fischer Joseph Kramer Elizabeth Bates Myrtle Fischer Frank Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. John Bigler Ruth Rischer Mrs. Wm. Lindsay Laura Bigler Stella Fischer Mrs. Henry Lueky Mrs. Andy Bishop Joseph Fisher Arthur McCarthy Ambrose Bishop Anna Fisher Elenore McCarthy Mrs. Isaac Brandon Catherine Fisher Irene McCarthy Edward Brandon Josie Fisher Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Maley Mrs. Jos. Brannon Mary E. Fisher Mary McNeil M r. and Mrs. P. W. Burke Mr. and Mrs. John J. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Maloney Honora Burke Mr. and Mrs. John P. Foley Emily Maloney Mr. and Mrs .Warren Burton Mrs. Edw. French Teresa Maloney Ralph Brahany Mrs. Ella Furlong Dan Maney Mr . and M rs. Daniel Burney Johanna Furlong Mr. and Mrs. James Marsh Mary Burney Mrs. Elwood Gephart Charles Meehan Lucy Carey Mary Gephart Wm. Meehan William Carey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gough Mrs . Ivy Merritt Mary Carey Alice Grady James Morgan Catherine Carew Catherine Grady Mary G. Murphy Mary Clements Joseph J. Grady Anna Murphy Mayme Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Graham Elizabeth Murphy Mrs. A. T. Collins Alice Graham John Murphy Mary Collins Mary Graham Nellie Murphy Mrs. Joel Cook Margaret Graham Bridget Murphy Bridget Corcoran William Graham Mrs. Clif ford Newcomb Mr. and Mrs. Edward Costello Ada Gilbert Mary Newhouse Elizabeth Cottman Jane Gunen Rose Nicklas Mr. and Mrs. Edward Darmody Mrs. Reub. Harding John Nicklas Mrs. Josephine Darmody Mary G. Harding Mr. and Mrs. John B. Nugent Harry Da rmody Hazel Harding Mary Nugent Honora Darmody Fred Harding Paul Nu gent Walter Darmody Carl Harding Bessie Nugent Mr. and Mrs. William Darmody Mrs. E. C. Hamilton Anna O 'Flynn Genevieve Darmody Ma ry Hanna Thomas O 'Flynn Mary Darmody Mary A. Hassett Mrs. John O'Donnell Mr. and Mrs. John Doliboa Mary F. Hassett Ollie O'Maley Barbara Doliboa Mr. and Mrs. Fra nk Hohner Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Oswald Paul Doliboa Margaret Holweger Margaret Reed Mrs. Layton Deardoff Mr. and Mrs. John Holweger John Reed Mrs. Harry Dumbord Mrs. Frank Hineli ne Joseph Reed Charles Dumbord Mary Hineline Sam Reed (cont.)

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reed Mrs. Isaac Stockman Henry Uhlenbrock Mrs. John Richardson Julia Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. George Uhlenbrock Wm. Sheedy A. C. Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Firman Updyke Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Schilling T. E. Sweeney Mrs. Herm Weichers Eulalia Schilling Edward Tracy Archi Weichers Teresa Schilling Carrie Tracy Mrs. Mary Winglevich Raymond Schilling Margaret Tracy Florian Winglevich Mrs. Clarence Seeman John J. Tracy Bessie Wood Anna Schneider Wm. Tracy Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wood Rev. Nicholas Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tracy Mary Young Lawrence Schopler John Tracy Monica Wood Mary Sherer Thomas F. Tracy Robert E. Tracy Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tracy Jane E. Uhlenbrock Mrs. Jerry Sprinkle Barney Uhlenbrock Charles Updyke Mrs. Walter Squier Fred Uhlenbrock Mark Updyke

CHILDREN 1918

Henery Allen Leora French Margaret Marsh Edward Allen Elizabeth Gough Aloysius Marsh Bernard Brannon Martha Gough Howard O'Donnell Joseph Bra nnon John Gough Emmett O'Donnell Loretta Brannon Mary L. Gough Hugh J. O'Donnell Margaret Brannon Ceclia Graham Catherine Carl Balon Shirley Graham Margaret 0 'Donnell Earl Balon Wm. Graham Marcella 0'Donnell Edward Balon Ralph Hineline Richard O'Donnell Lawrence Balon Robert Hineline Leo Oswold Leo Burney Carl Hineline Robert Reed Veronica Burney Helen Hineline Fred Reed Ruth Burney Pauline Hineline Charles Skinner Thomas Burney Eileen Hineline Edward Skinner James Carey Cecelia Holweger Ella Skinner Albert Chapman Justin Holweger Mary J. Skinner Margaret Chapman John Holweger John Skinner Paul Collins Francis Holweger Leo Sprinkle Edward Darmody Johanna Holweger Donald Sprinkle John Deardoff Mary Holweger Russell Sprinkle Isaac Deardoff Margaret Holweger Edna Sprinkle Lawless Ferguson Dotty Hohner Vincent Sprinkle Wm. Ferguson Anna Kelley Arthur Tracy Norma Fink Dorothy Kramer Joseph Tracy Reuben Fink John Dramer Mark Tracy Wm. Fink Loretta Kramer Mary Tracy Margaret Fisher Elnora Kramer Mary Tracy John J. Fisher Mildred Kramer Tim Tracy John P. Foley John Maloney Paul E. Tracy Math. Foley

DESCENDANTS OF NICHOLAS GOUGH

Nicholas Gough and 11 Nicholas (single) 12 John (d. 1898) and Ellen Scanlon 121 Nicholas (single) 122 Joe and Elizabeth Niederlander 1221 Elizabeth and John Maloney 12211 Jerry Maloney and Joanne Eversole 122111 Gary 12212 Charles Maloney and Thelma Wade 122121 Steve 122122 Tim 122123 Patrick 122124 Susie 122125 Johnny 122126 Theresa 1222 John Gough and Catherine Stich 2 children 1223 Martha L. Gough (single) 1224 Mary Lou and Dave Carpenter no issue 123 Mary Ellen (Mayme) and Arthur Tracy 1231 John Tracy and Ruby Burkhardt 12311 Louis Tracy and Estelle Purdy 3 children 12312 John (Jack) (single) 1232 Arthur Tracy 1233 Mark Tracy and Helen Gray 12331Rosemary and Wm. Longman 12332 Patty and Pierre Hendron 12333 Margaret and Richard Longman 12334 Rita 1234 Joseph Tracy 1235 Mary Tracy (Sister Rose Adelaide, S.C.) 1236 Timothy Tracy 13 Lawrence Gough and Bridget Powd 131 Kate (single) 132 Eva (single) 133 Mayme (single) 134.John and Anna Kreitzfeldt 1341 Dorothy 1342 Robert and Ruth Burney 13421 Nancy and Paul Plessinger 134211 George 134212 Gregory 13422 Carole and Robert Evans 134221 Stephanie 134222 Aimee 13423 Kathy (single) 13424 Robert and Fran Rose (cont.)

1343 Tom 1344 Charles 1345 Edwin 1346 Raymond 135 Emmett 1351 Dick 1352 Lawrence 136 Lawrence 1361 Dr. Gough 1362 Mary 1363 John and 13631 Richard Gough and Norma 136311 David 136312 Donna 136313 Daniel 136314 Richard Jr. 136315 Deanne 136316 Debora 2 other children 1364 Rita (single) 1365 Tom 1366 Lawrence 1367 (nun) 137 Edwin 14 Catherine and Bryan Carey (1899) 141 Will (single) 142 John Carey and Katherine Darmody 1421 Nicholas Carey and Mary Jane Anderson 1422 Johanna 1423 James 143 Lucy (single) 144 Alice (single)

DESCENDANTS OF JOHN J. DOLIBOA John J. Doliboa and Catherine Feeley 11 Sarah and John Richardson 4 children 12 Margaret and Edward French Rita and LaRue Van Arsdale 1211 Susan and Randy Drury Leora and Oris Day 2 children Edward and Geneva Sroufe 3 children 13 Mary Doliboa and William Lindsay 131Mark Lindsay and Olive Sizer 132 Dorothy and Virgil Taylor 4 sons 133 Charles and Janette DePalma 8 children 134 Lucille and Emerson Barker 1341 Sandra and Daniel Bashaw 1342 Nancy and Tom Willis 1343 Robert 1344 Mary Ann 1345 Philip 135 Catherine and Eugene Cottle 1351 Jody 136 Alice and James Carberry 6 children 137 William Lindsay and Mary Natale 5 children 138 Richard Lindsay and Josephine Gebhart 3 children 139 Robert Lindsay and Maxine Royce 4 children 130 Delores Ann and Raymond Puls 14 Anna Catherine Doliboa and Walter SQUIER 141 John and Geraldine Wasner 1411 Lucy 1412 John (Jack) 142 Walter and Gertrude 1421 Walter P. 1422 William 143 Barbara and John HOLWEGER 1431 Patricia and Joseph GLYNN 14311 Katie 14312 Rory 1432 John, Jr. and lrmy Balon 1433 Mark 1434 James 1435 Barbara 1436 Bridget 144.Sam (single) (cont.)

145 Betty and Jack JONES 1451 Tim 146 Joseph and Ann Motley 1461 Joseph 1462 Valerie 1463 Peter 1464 Melissa 1465 Catherine 1466 Rebecca 15 Paul Doliboa and Alice Graham 151 Mary Kathryn and Robert Myerly 1511 Robert and Ann Henley 1512 Mary Ann and Charles Hale 152 John P. and Joyce Roberson 153 Vincent and Carol Whitehead 154 Tom and Mary Ann Hamlin 3 children 155 Donald 156 Anthony and Jean Collins 1girl 16 Barbara Doliboa and Jack Rhude 161 Joanne and John 2 children 162 John and Joan 163 Jerome Rhude and Monica Gabbard

HOLWEGER

Christopher Holware and Marguerita Carew (Carey in Ireland) 11 John Holweger* and Mary Englehardt *born Oct. 6, 1874, baptized 12-1-74 first baptism in parish 111Cecilia and John KINDER Dorothy David 112 Justin and Jane Brelsford Norman Justin and Patty Catherine Elizabeth 113 Margaret and Paul KINDER 114 Mary (single) 115 Joan and Aubrey WATSON Michael 116 Fred and Opal Holiday Patrick 117 John and Barbara Squier (See Doliboa Geneology #143) 118 Norman and Nora Drake Joanne

O’DONNELL

Edward 0 'Donnell and Honora 11 Will 0'Donnell and Mary McLaughlin 111 Margaret 112 Marcella 113 Kathryn and Branham 114 Emment and 3 children 115 Richard O'Donnell and Margaret Fisher 1151 Mary Jane 116 Jimmy and 3 children 12 Jack O'Donnell and Hattie O'Dwyer 121 Edward 5 children 122 Alice (Sister Martha Marie, S.C.) 123 Arthur 124 Jane 125 Howard and 5 children 126 Elizabeth 127 John and Maloney 4 children 13 Josephine and Edward George Darmody 131 Harry and Johanna Furlong (raised Gene Ann, daughter of Ed) 132 Honora 133 Walter and 4 daughters 134 Ed Darmody and Gene Bowman 1341 Gene Ann Darmody and Kelly Smith 6 children 14 Molly and Edward Costello 141 Bessie 142 William and 6 children 15 Sally and Ling 1child 16 Jenny, died as a child

DO YOU REMEMBER ? ? ?

Do you remember: The frame church in the commons? A priest before Father Schneider? The Sodality picnics? A Corpus Christi procession with the girls of the parish wearing ribbons around their head, and strewing flower petals on the aisles? The crowning of the May Queen? The open-house of the church held on Sunday, September 28, 1958, which was an archdiocesan effort of understanding? When Pope Pius XII died? Pope John XXIII? The first Mass or ordination of Father John Sauter? When for a procession, the proper order was married men, married women, single men, single women, boys, and then girls. When the boys sat on St. Joseph's side and the girls sat on the Blessed Virgin's side? When the church had no stained glass windows? When Holy Name had their breakfast in Fealy's basement? When the men had a discussion group in the early thirties? When Father Schneider described a trip to Cincinnati at church history? When we had benediction every Sunday? When we had a mission with religious goods for sale in the vestibule? When the children sold Holy Childhood Christmas seals? When we had a square dance in the hall, and there was an accident in front of the church? When we first used the new altar made by Father Bruening's father? (Palm Sunday, 1967)

1968 PARISHIONERS

Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Abell Lucile Demsey Charles Hineline Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Myres Mr. & Mrs. Everett Acord, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. James Dinus Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hineline Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Nalley Mrs. Teresa Adams Mrs. Esther Dix Teresa Hineline Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Neal Mr. & Mrs. Jos. Albrycht Mrs. Paul Doliboa Mrs. Olive Hineline Mrs. William Norris Mr. &Mrs. Leonard Alderton, Jr. Mr. Thomas Doliboa Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hoff Mr. & Mrs. John O'Connor Mr. & Mrs. Jack Alexander Mr. Angelo Donisi Mr. &Mrs. Frederick Hogamier Jane O'Donnell Mr. & Mrs. Robert Alvery Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Donisi Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Hollek Margaret O'Donnell T. E. Arcure Mrs. Robert Downing Mrs. James Hollingsworth Marcella O'Donnell Frances Arcure Robert Downing, Jr. Patty Hollingsworth Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Orndorf Sharon Arnold Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Duane Mr. & Mrs. John Holweger Mr. & Mrs. Charles Orth Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Austerman Mr. & Mrs. Leman Dunlap Mrs. Walter Humbert Mr. & Mrs. Harry Patla Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Badurina Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Ellis Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hummel Mr. & Mrs. Icom Perry Howard Baker Mrs. Larry Etter Hazel Harding Mrs. Frank Phipps Raymond Baker Mr. & Mrs. Robert Evans Robert Hutson Mrs. Wilma Pickering Mrs. Charles Barker Mr. & Mrs. William Evans Arnold Hurst Mr. & Mrs. Paul Plessinger Mrs. Wa lter Barker Mr. & Mrs. Gene Evert Mrs. Catherine Hyde Mrs. Rose Poast Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Barnett Mr. & Mrs. Milo Fealy Mr. & Mrs. Francis Irwin Mr. & Mrs. Urban Pohlabeln Mrs. Lavonne Bauer Harriet Fealy Mrs. Clarence Izor Tecla Pohlabeln Walter Beatty Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Fedders Mrs. John Izor Mr. & Mrs. Richard Poirier Norman Belvo Joseph Fedders Mr. & Mrs. Robert Izor Mrs. Michael Preusch George Bender Mrs. Hazel Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. James Izor Mrs. Thomas Proffitt Mrs. Paul Billett Arlie Ferguson Mrs. David Jones Mrs. Raymond Puls Daniel Bishop Mrs. Cicero Feltner Mrs. Jack Jones Carl Quigley Mark Bishop Mrs. Robert Fischer Mrs. Norman Jones Mr. & Mrs. Tom Quigley Mr. & Mrs. Ted Bishop Stella Fischer Albert Jordan Mrs. Robert Quigley Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Borosic Lewis Fischer, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Tony Julian Mrs. Terry Quillen Mr. & Mrs. Louis Bors, Sr. John Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Louis Kaczmarek Mrs. Vernon Ransom Mr. & Mrs. Wm. J. Bors Mr. & Mrs. Robt. Flischel Mrs. Ruth Kempf Mrs. Roscoe Rector Rona ld Boschert Scott Flischel Mrs. Jeanette Kennedy Frederic Reed Mrs. Virgil Boswell Thomas Foley Mrs. Gerald Kennedy Mrs. France Reed Eleanor Boswell Mrs. Dale Fordyce Mr . & Mrs. Thos. Kennedy Mrs. Robert Reed Mrs. Elizabeth Bothe Mr. & Mrs. Boyd Fout Raymond Kidwell Mrs. Charles Reedy Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bothe Jerry Franklin Robert King Mrs. John Requarth Mrs. Harold Bowman Mr. & Mrs. John Franks Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Kirby Mr. & Mrs. Charles Reynolds Mrs. Wm. Bradfield Eleanor Franzer Mrs. Violet Kirby Joann Reynolds Mrs. Larry Branham Mrs. Donald Fugett Mr. &Mrs. Bernard Kleimier, Jr Betty Reynolds Mrs. Wm. Bray Frank M. Gaston Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kohl Mr. & Mrs. John Reznor Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Brewer Mr. &Mrs. Renato Gasparetti Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kralovic Paula Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Brown Mary Gephart Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kramer Dale Robinson Mrs. Lee Buchanan Mrs. John Gibson Mr. & Mrs. John Kuhn Fred Romer Arthur Burke Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gillis Mrs. Arthur Kurtz Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ross Mary Burney Mr. &. Mrs. Richard Goes Mr. & Mrs. Josef Kugler Mrs. Jack Rhude Mr. & Mrs. Leo Burney Kathleen Gough Herman Laubach Philip Rhude Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Byrne Mrs. Robert Gough Mrs. Harry Lee Allan Rose Mr. & Mrs. Angus Cable Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gough, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gaston LeFebvre Mr. & Mrs. Charles Rudokas Mr. & Mrs. D. E. Callsen Martha Gough Robert Lesko Mr. & Mrs. And y Sabo Clarence Carmody Harriett Greggerson Mr. & Mrs. Roger Leonard Mrs. Bueford Sa lmons Mrs. Albert Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Charles Grimes Joseph Levangie Mrs. William Sample Mr. & Mrs. John Clark James Grissom Mrs. Curtis Lewis Teresa Scalzulli Mr. & Mrs. James Collins Mrs. Carroll Gross Mr. & Mrs. John Long Mrs. Gertrude Scalzulli Mr. & Mrs. Ray Conti Mr. Joseph B. Haas John Magoto Mrs. Claude Scearce Mrs. Agnes Combs Mr. & Mrs. Joe E. Haas Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Maloney Mrs. Frank Scearce Mrs. Roger Cooke Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hale Mrs. Elizabeth Maloney Teresa Schilling Mr. & Mrs. Gary Cornell Raymond Hale Mrs. Anna Marstall Mrs. Laura Scibilia Bessie Costello Janet Hamilton Marie Marstall Mrs. Mary Lou Schmidt Libby Costello Mrs. William Hart Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Marstall Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Schuder Mr. & Mrs. Harold Cottle Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Harting Mrs. John Masoner Stan Schumacher Jake Cottman William Hassett Mrs. Ford McCartney Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Seeman Mrs. Dorothy Cox Wilgus Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Michael Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Senn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Coyle Janet Hayes Mrs. Donald Miller Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Sheppard Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Crow Robert Hecht Mr. & Mrs. Roger Moerman Mr. & Mrs. Ga ry Shupe Mrs. Harry Darmody Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Helms Susan Moizuk Mrs. Marie Simmons Honora Darmody Mr. & Mrs. James Herb Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Monnig Mrs. Eleanor Skinner Keith Davidson Philip Herb Mrs. Hayes Moore Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith Mrs. Harold Deerdoff Victoria Hermetz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Snider Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Deck Charles Hettich Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Muldowney Ted Snider James Deck Mr. & Mrs. David Hetzler Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Muthert Mrs. Glenn South Mrs. Wm. G. Deck Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hice Mr. & Mrs. Robert Myerly Mr. & Mrs. David Spelman Mr. & Mrs. Wm. W. Deck Ray Hicks Mr. & Mrs. Robert Myerly, Jr. John Squier

CHILDREN 1968

Lucy Squier Jack Alexander Lisa Downing Thomas Kohl John Smith Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Squier Mike Allen Stephanie Evans Kevin Kohl Lori Smith Mr. & Mrs. Donald Stagge Patrick Allen Teresa Evans John Kohl Stephen Snider Mrs. Roger Stebelton Walter Anderson Michael Evans Richard Kramer, Jr. Kathy Snider Mrs. Charles Steed William Anderson Debra Evert Cynthia Kramer Jack Squier Betty Steed Robert Alvey Eleanor Evert Michael Kralovic Joseph Squier Ralph Steinbrugge Ronald Alvey Martin Evert Judy Kralovic Valerie Squier Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Stewart Teresa Austerman Marcia Evert Joe Kralovic Peter Squier Mr. & Mrs. Don Steins John Austerman Laurel Evert Karaly Kugler Melissa Squier Mr. & Mrs. Algernon Stickelman Lisa Kay Abell Jeff Evert Frederic Kugler Debora South Mrs. P. J. Stonecash Rita Bailey Andy Fedders Lillian Kugler Glenn South Mr. & Mrs. Robert Strasburger Joey Bailey Michael Feltner Susan Kugler Laura South Ben Stuck Leon Bailey, Jr. Karen Flischel Randy Kuhn Eugene South Mrs. Elizabeth Swink Betty Bailey Beth Ann Fout Danny Kuhn Collette Staggs Mr. & Mrs. William Taylor Mary Ann Barker John Fout Mike LeVangie Roseanna Stebelton Joseph Thiel Phillip Barker Kathy Fout Patrick LeVangie Shirley Stebelton Mrs. Donald Thompson Mike Barnett John Frank Theresa Levangie Roger Stebelton Mrs. Cletus Tinch Alan Barnett Jeanette Fry David Levangie Nancy Stebelton Otis Tipton Mike Borosic Melissa Gallagher Eliz. LeVangie Robert Stebelton Larry Topp Jill Brown Letizia Gasparetti Patrick Long Tina Stebelton Mr. & Mrs. Mark Tracy Phillip Brown Lesley Gasparetti Carol Long Margaret Steed Rita Tracy Cynthia Brown David Gillis Stephen Maloney Alice Steed Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tracy Ann Bors Sheila Gillis Timothy Maloney Charles Steed Mr. & Mrs. Everett Turner William Bors Sharon Grimes Patrick Maloney Mark Steed Mrs. George Uhlenbrock Anthony Bors Lawrence Grimes Susan Maloney Mike Steward Elizabeth Jane Uhlenbrock Nancy Bothe Teresa Grimes William Michael Patricia Steward Mrs. Elizabeth Updyke Joseph Bothe Kimberly Grissom Karen Michael Sandra Stewart Robert Urbano Bonita Bowman Joseph Gross Cynthia Michael Marilyn Stewart Geneva Vandermark Sharon Bowman Harold Gross Larry Moerman William Stewart Mr. & Mrs. George Walling Kenneth Bowman Carroll Gross, Jr. Gary Moerman Lisa Thompson Mrs. Larry Waldner Thomas Byrne Donna Gross Anita Moerman Luanna Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wathen Joseph Byrne Joan Haas Lynn Moerman Robin Tinch Mrs. Arthur Weber Dennis Cable Patricia Hart Julie Morgan Rhonda Tinch Mrs. James Ware Carol Cable Teresa Hart Robert Mueller Scott Tinch Mrs. Paul Watts Stephen Cable Steven Hart Cherlyn Mueller Mary Ann Tracy Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Watts Mark Cable Chris Harting Andrew Muldowney Betsy Tracy Mr. & Mrs. Max Wells Timothy Cable Mark Harting Lawrence Myres Pamela Turner James Wells David Callsen Andrew Harting Theresa Myres Deborah Turner John Welsh Mary Beth Callsen Mike Hassett Jonathan Nally Catherine Turner Mr. & Mrs. Victor Wenglikowski Nancy Callsen Terry Hassett Cynthia Nally Linda Wenglikowski Mr. & Mrs. Earl West Chris Callsen Mary Hayes Sean Nally John Wenglikowski Mr. & Mrs. Guy West Gary Callsen Steven Hecht Thomas Patla David Wenglikowski Mr. & Mrs. Frank Weyler Bev Cantrell Charles Hineline Richard Patla Martin Wenglikowskl Mrs. Rachel White Bill Cantrell Fred Hogamier Bonnie Patla Alan Wenglikowski Mrs. Jimmy Whitt John Clark, Jr. Kent Hollek Susan Patla Teresa Williams Mr. & Mrs. William Williams Brenda Collins Karl Hollek Curtis Patla Rosemary Williams Edward Williams Joan Collins Kim Hollek Steven Patla Joseph Williams Mrs. Leonard Willis David Collins Kirk Hollek Phillip Perry Danny Williams Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Wilson Brian Collins Joe Hollingsworth Rebecca Perry Nancy Williams Susan Wilson Raymond Conti Scott Hollingsworth David Perry Anthony Williams Mr. & Mrs. Elwood Wittenhagen Dan Conti Randy Hollingsworth William Perry Angela Williams Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wolf Terry Conti Barbara Holweger Christopher Perry Ronald Wittenhagen Mr. & Mrs. Bertrand Wray James Conti Bridget Holweger George Plessinger Douglas Young Mr. & Mrs. William Wroda Mike Cornell Yvonne Householder Greg Plessinger Laura Young Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Young Molly Cornell Debra Humbert Vickie Poast David Young Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ball Mike Crow Donita Humbert Rebecca Pohlabeln Richard Young James Bishop Joseph Cottle Nicholas Humbert Cheryl Pohlabeln Paul Bruns Kizzie Curtner Mike Hurst Jan Poirier Michael Cook Debbie Davidson Virginia Irwin Richard Poirier Betty Fay Frederick Davidson Bonnie Irwin Theresa Quigley Wayne Gallagher Mike Deck Russell Irwin Veronica Rector Mr. & Mrs. J. G. Mokry Jackie Deck Holly Irwin Josephine Reed Mr. & Mrs. James Nichols Debra Deck Thomas Izor James Reedy Mr. & Mrs. Robt. Petitjean Patrick Deck Timothy lzor Charles Reedy Mr. & Mrs. Dorian Tinch Stephen Deck Frankie Julian Patricia Reynolds Dennis Deck Steve Klepacz Gerard Ross Daniel Deck Thomas Kennedy Richard Ross Suzanne Dinus Brian Kennedy Kevin Ross Jeff Dinus Cathleen Kennedy Martin Ross Anthony Donisi Jacqueline Kennedy Sherry Salmons Mike Donisi Theresa King John Salmons Robert Donisi Jeffrey Kirby Timothy Salmons Commell Donisi John Kirby Anna Mari Salmons Mark Donisi Bernard Kleimeier Ronnie Scearce Larry Downing Patty Kleimeier Sandra Skinner

PARISH STATISTICS

In 1966 and 1967 the Holy Name Society conducted a parish census of the area encompassing much of the school systems of Franklin, Springboro, and Carlisle. After canvassing 80% of the area the results were 1,080 souls. 321 Catholic homes 279 adult men 320 adult women 200 school children 281 pre-school children. For comparisons, one does not always find the same items listed; nor is the degree of completeness uniform.

1918 1947 1957 1967 souls 400 1,080 families 73 120 135 321 baptisms 11 25 33 30 first 9 23 39 confirmations 58 42 converts 1 6 6 6 marriages 4 7 12 9 deaths 7 3 15 13

St. Christopher parish in Vandalia, Ohio, was founded on January 2, 1957, with money from the will of Anthony C. Sweeney. Thus, Franklin St. Mar y helped to establish another parish.

SCHEDULE FOR CENTENNIAL WEEK

Sunday, Oct. 6, 1:30: Bishop McCarthy will cele- Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30: C.L.C. covered dish dinner. brate a special Mass. Saturday, Oct. 12, 9:00 a.m.: Children's Mass in Open house and reception lieu of CCD. until 5:00. Tours of redecorated Saturday, Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m.: Latin High Mass for church and rectory. Deceased of parish.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7:30: Centennial card party. Saturday, Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.: Catered dinner in hall. Open to the public. Reservations at Donation $1.00. $2.50 each.

PART TWO: 1968–2018 SUPPLEMENT

to the Centennial Booklet for

St. Mary (at) Franklin St. Mary of the Assumption (at 9579 Yankee Road, Springboro)

by Harriet Fealy Foley Edited by Matthew Whiteley

With the help of parishioners, and priests, the Anniversary Committee, newspapers, and local histories

1968-2018 PREFACE

Our earliest parishioners were Irish immigrants. The first Mass was offered at the home of Nicholas Gough on Sixth Street.

St. Mary Parish was founded in 1867 in Franklin, and included parishioners from both Franklin and Clear Creek Townships. In 1868 a frame church was built in the Commons, north of Franklin. For about fifteen years they were served by priests from Holy Trinity in Middletown and Our Lady of Good Hope in Miamisburg. Father James Crowley, the first resident pastor, purchased the Rossman house on the corner of First and Main Streets, and moved the church next door to it.

In 1913 the brown brick Gothic Church replaced the frame church. That was the year that Father Nicholas Schneider began his 54 years as pastor of St. Mary! In 1961 the Catechetical Center was built, which gave us a place for religious classes, to have meetings, to serve meals, etc.

Following the 1913 Flood, and the Depression, came the 1940s with the World War II war effort. After the war, there was a need for housing. Subdivisions like Laynecrest and Harpland in Franklin, and Fairview and Meadowlark in Carlisle were built. In 1980s and 1990s Springboro developed many subdivisions like Heatherwoode, and Settler’s Walk.

Population in the area steadily grew and the parish population increased from 2000-2010, when it was decided to erect a new church building. We have had an explosion of new members since 2016 when the larger church at 9579 Yankee Road in Springboro was dedicated. In November 2018, there were 1615 families registered in the parish, and over 1700 attended weekend Masses.

GROWTH OF PARISH DEACONS Bill Krumm Irish & German immigrants Steve Bermick 73 families in 1918, Golden Anniversary Rich Hobbs 95 families in 1931 Tom Platfoot 120 families in 1947

321 families in 1967 at centennial 541 families in 2005 - ISPD CLERGY WHO HELPED US 900 when we decided to build new church 1,000 when moved to Yankee St. Rev. Terry Meehan, ordained 1967, retired 1,500 Aug. 13, 2017 – 150th Anniversary Rev. Tom Gaeke, ordained 1975, retired Rev. Tom Snodgrass, ordained 1976 Rev. Ed Pratt, ordained 2008 BUILDING COSTS Rev. Jason Bedel, ordained 2008 Rev. David Endres, ordained 2009 1854 – Mass at Nicholas Gough’s house near Sixth

& Canal in Franklin 1867 – St. Mary parish founded 1868 - frame church built for $1,000. PRIESTS & RELIGIOUS FROM ST. 1913 – church & parsonage on Main St at First in MARY Franklin for $32,404.39 1961 – built parish hall Rev. John D. Sauter, ordained 1946. d. 1996 1993 - added 7 classrooms to hall - Bro. Xavier Eshmen, SVD vows 1968, d. 2017 2016 – new church at 9579 Yankee Road, Michael Kapolka, seminarian 2014 Springboro, for $7,250,000.00 Ben Mersh, seminarian 2017 Maddie Garnica, entered Little Sisters of Poor, 2017 PASTORS

Rev. Thomas Boulger 1867-1874 CELEBRATIONS Rev. C. Mallon 1874-1877 Rev. John Kelenberg 1877-1883 1918 – Golden anniversary of parish th Rev. James J. Crowley 1883-1902 June 1955 – Father Schneider’s 50 as priest Rev. J. Patrick Hynes 1902-1905 June 1965 – Father Schneider’s Diamond Jubilee Rev. Edward Ryan 1905-1912 October 1968 – Centennial of parish Rev. John Dickhaus 1912-1913 May 25, 1980 – Father Suver’s 40th th Rev. Nicholas Schneider 1913-1967 Aug. 15, 1993 – Father Joe’s 40 th Rev. Bernard Bruening 1967-1973 Aug. 1998 – Father Joe’s 45 th Rev. Paul Galliger 1968-1971 June 21, 2003, Father Joe’s 50 & farewell th Rev. Msgr. Edward Aug. 13, 2017 – 150 anniversary of parish Connaughton 1971-1973 Rev. Robert Suver 1973-1989 Rev. Joseph Bruening 1989-2003 FUNERALS Rev. Charles Mentrup 2003-2006 Dec. 2, 1967 – Father Schneider’s funeral Rev. James Manning 2006-present Feb. 1, 1973 – Msgr. Connaughton’s funeral Nov. 3, 2006 – Father Chuck’s funeral at La Salle Stadium Nov.16, 2006 – Father Chuck’s funeral at St. Mary

ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI

The map below shows the Catholic dioceses in Ohio. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is the oldest of Ohio’ dicoceses. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati covers the southwest region of Ohio, including 19 counties and the greater Cincinnati and Dayton metropolitan areas. The Archbishop of Cincinnati is Most Rev. Dennis Marion Schnurr.

CATHOLIC PARISHES OF WARREN AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY

1802 Catholic farmer asked for a priest 1880 St. John -West Chester 1808 Bardstown, KY.made a diocese 1883 Our Lady of Sorrows – Monroe 1818 St Joseph- Somerset. OH 1884-1965 St.John - Foster 1819 St Patrick – Cincinnati 1939 St Susannah – Mason 1820 Cincinnati, OH - made a diocese 1939 St Albert the Great – Kettering 1833 Emmanuel – Dayton 1941 St.Augustine --Germantown 1846 St Joseph - Dayton 1946-1991 St. Mary - Middletown 1849 St Brigid – Xenia 1950 Incarnation – Centerville 1852 Our Lady of Good Hope-Miamisburg 1950-c1970 St Peter Claver - Middletown 1852-1991 Holy Trinity –Middletown 1957 ·St Christopher -Vandalia 1853 Holy Name – Blanchester 1960 St Henry - Moraine City 1854-1965 St Malachy -Morrow 1962 St Charles Borremo – Kettering 1859 St Columban – Loveland 1965 St Phillip, the Apostle – Morrow 1866 St. Columbkille –Wilmington 1984 St. Margaret of York- 20 Mile Stand 1867 St Joseph - Hamilton 1989 Maximillan Kolbe -Liberty Twp. 1868 St Mary – Franklin 1991 Holy Family - Middletown 1872-1991 St John –Middletown 1874 St. Francis de Sales – Lebanon 1876 St Augustine -Waynesville

ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH BOUNDARIES

• Start from the juncture of the Great Miami River with Twin Creek About two miles southwest of Franklin

• Go north, (up) following the eastern bank of Twin Creek to the Montgomery County line. That is west of Martz-Paulin Road.

• Follow the Montgomery / Warren County line east to State Route 48.

• Turn south on S.R. 48 to Lower Springboro Road, o Turn right (west) to Bunnell Hill Road o Then left (south) on S..R. 741 to S. R. 122 in Red Lion,

• Then west of S. R. 122 to Union Road o (Right) north of Union Road to Manchester Road; 1 o (Left) west on Manchester Road to the Conrail Railroad ** • North on the railroad to its bridge across the Great Miami River o And you are back at the starting point.

1Harriet thinks the boundary should turn north on Breiel Blvd then jog left to the Conrail bridge to cross the Great Miami River. Even John XXIII school is in our parish the way it has been written!

NORTHERN WARREN COUNTY REGION

St. Mary, Franklin This area was farm land, with some Quaker (1854), 1867 – 2016: settlers and very few Catholic families. 115. S. Main St., Franklin 45005 Springboro has experienced rapid growth in the last 50 years, and by 2010 about half of St. Mary St. Augustine, Waynesville families lived there. Springboro Schools service this area. The new St. Mary of the Assumption (1870), 1876, - 2016: Catholic Church building is located at 9579 5715 Lytle Road, Waynesville 45068 Yankee Road, Springboro. Wayne Township has the City of Waynesville St. Mary of the Assumption on the west bank of the Little Miami River. It was 2016: 9579 Yankee Road, Street, settled in 1796 (like Franklin was) after the Springboro 45066 signing of the Treaty of Greenville in August 1795. Corwin is the town on the east bank of the Little The Northern Warren Co. Collaborative Miami. Region of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati covers all Wayne Township was settled by Quakers who four townships in northern Warren County. moved north to get out of slave territory as soon From west to east they are Franklin, Clear Creek, as the land was safe for settlement. Waynesville Wayne and Massie Townships. The region will Schools serve this area. St. Augustine Catholic cover a total area of 146.58 square miles. Church was founded in 1876. They built a white St. Mary in Franklin, founded in 1867, has frame church on High Street. They were a always included Franklin and Clear Creek mission parish and shared priests with Xenia, Townships. St. Augustine in Waynesville, Lebanon, Jamestown, and Cincinnati for about 60 founded in 1877 covered Wayne and Massie years, then resumed regular Sunday Masses in Townships. Due to the shortage of priests, they 1938. They built a brick church at 5715 Lytle Road will become part of this collaborative region. which was dedicated by Archbishop Joseph Franklin Township has Carlisle (and parts of Bernardin on Oct. 31, 1976. Franklin) west of the Great Miami River. Carlisle Massie Township includes the town of Local School system was made from three one- Harveysburg, and Caesar Creek Lake and room schools including one in Montgomery Co. Recreation Area, the Pioneer Village and hosts with Chautauqua. The Franklin City School the Renaissance Festival. Their children attend district includes the city and township east of the Clinton-Massie School District. Interstate 71 cuts Great Miami River (and the West Side). across a corner of Massie Township. Interstate 75 cuts through this township. Bishop Fenwick High School, serving about twelve Franklin Township 35.72 square miles parishes, is on State Route 122 in the southern Clear Creek Township 43.46 square miles part of township. Wayne Township 45.54 square miles The first Mass in Franklin was in 1854. A Massie Township 21.86 square miles frame church was built in the Commons (near Bryant Avenue) in 1868 and then moved to 115 S. Area in St. Mary of the Assumption: Main Street about 1885. The brown brick Gothic 79.18 square miles Church and parsonage were built in 1913 and Area in St. Augustine, Waynesville: used until 2016. 67.40 square miles Clear Creek Township includes the city of Total Area of Northern Warren Co. Region: Springboro, subdivisions, golf courses, and farms. 146.58 square miles

PARISH PASTORS, 1968-PRESENT

FATHER PAUL GALLIGER FATHER BERNARD BRUENING

1968-1971 1967-1973 died Oct. 12, 1980, age 74 died Sept. 15, 2010, age 77 (see p. 28 in Centennial Booklet) (see pages 26, 27, 29 in Centennial Booklet)

Father Bernard Bruening assisted at St. Mary in the early 1960’s, was named assistant in June Father Galliger came to St. Mary February 8, 1967, and promoted to administrator in August 1968. He belonged to the Franklin Ministerial 1967 at the time of Father Schneider’s Association, and was Chaplain of the Franklin retirement. He left us on Feb. 8, 1968, only to American Legion Post No. 149. He resigned on return that April to help Father Galliger by saying August 4, 1971 because of ill health. The parish the third Sunday Mass. After Father Galliger had 1,080 members at that time. retired, Father Ben remained as an assistant to He lived in Springfield from 1971 to 1978, and Monsignor Connaughton. Again in 1973 Father then moved to the Archbishop Leibold House in Ben guided us through the serious illness, death Cincinnati. He died at the age of 74 on October and funeral of a beloved pastor. He remained 12, 1980, and his funeral Mass was at St. Bridgid with us until the end of March 1973 to help our in Xenia. new pastor, Rev. Robert Suver get acquainted. From Franklin Father Ben went to St. Matthias church in Forest Park, Cincinnati where he completed the school year at Fenwick High School. Then he was assigned as pastor of St. Francis de Sales church in Cincinnati. He was dean of the St. Francis de Sales Deanery from 1974-1978.

He celebrated the 25th anniversary of his Youth Center, on the committee to revise the ordination on June 3, 1984, and 27 people from housing code, and a member of the Franklin Area Franklin attended. From 1985 to 2003 he was Historical Society. pastor of Our Lady of Good Hope in Miamisburg. Ann Chapman was his bookkeeper and assistant. The Monsignor suffered a heart attack during the Saturday evening Mass on January 6, 1973. His last words in Franklin were “I cannot finish the Mass. I was happy here. I wish you all goodbye.” The emergency squad took him to REV. MSGR. EDWARD A. Middletown Hospital, and later he was CONNAUGHTON transferred to Good Samaritan in Cincinnati. He died on January 28, 1973.

1971-1973 His viewing was from 7:00 to 9:00 at the died Jan. 28, 1973, age 63 Unglesby Funeral Home. There was a 9:00 p.m.

Mass at the church, followed by an all-night silent vigil at the church. (Parishioners were called and times assigned.) His funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Three bishops: Archbishop Joseph Bernadin, Archbishop Nicholas Elko, and Bishop Elwell of Columbus concelebrated the Mass. Over 100 priests, many nuns, about 30 members of Monsignor’s family, the Franklin Ministerial Association, Franklin city officials, and many dear friends and loyal parishioners attended the funeral.

Parish Council members Bill Taylor, Dick McLaughlin, Bob Hutson, Steve Borich, Ed Holleck, and Ed Lynch served as pall bearers. Ushers for the 10:30 funeral were Tom Foley, Charles Maloney, Bill Bors, and Ed Lynch.

The Rev. Monsignor Edward A. Connaughton was appointed pastor as of August 29, 1971. He came from a position as Dayton Area Superintendent of Catholic Schools for 22 years. Before that he helped set up a diocesan school office in Steubenville, and was assistant Supt. of the Archdiocesan Schools in Cincinnati. A native of Hamilton, he was ordained in 1937. He had a doctorate of education from Catholic University.

He was glad to come to Franklin, and to have a chance to be a parish priest. He was active in community affairs, was secretary of the Franklin Ministerial Association, with the Hollywood

REV. ROBERT J. SUVER

1973-1989 (16 years) died May 18, 2001, age 87

Archbishop Bernardin Presides at Mass for Father Suver’s Ordination 40th Anniversary

Immediately after Mass, a catered dinner was Rev. Robert J. Suver came to St. Mary in March held in the parish hall, and then an Open House 25, 1973. A native of Springfield, Ohio, he had so people could greet him. About 40 pictures been ordained in 1940 when St. Monica’s church were taken, and parishioners could purchase was the temporary Cincinnati cathedral. He was copies of those they wanted. pastor of St. Nicholas Church in Osgood for over seven years before coming to Franklin. We had a Retirement Celebration for Father Father Suver had an interest in ecumenism. Suver on Sunday June 11. 1989. Afterwards he He was a member of the Franklin Ministerial resided at Holy Trinity and helped Rev. George Association for seven years, serving two terms as Klein. A Golden Jubilee Mass was held for him in secretary treasurer. St. Mary parish participated 1990, at Holy Trinity in Middletown. in community services for Thanksgiving and Good Friday, and in the bicentennial church services on Father Robert Suver, age 87, died on May 18, the river bank. 2001 at the Franciscan at St. Leonard’s in We had Friday evening bingo. We built a Centerville. His funeral Mass was celebrated at three car garage in 1978, part of which became a the Holy Trinity chapel of Holy Family Church in Youth Meeting Room in 1999, and enlarged the Middletown. parking lot. We celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Father Suver’s ordination on May 25, 1980. The 11:15 Mass was concelebrated by Archbishop Joseph L. Bernardin and fifteen priests.

REV. JOSEPH B. BRUENING Father Joe started our Stephen Ministry, RENEW, and Christ Renews his Parish in 1990. 1989-2003 (14 years) The parish helped build five Habitat for Humanity died March 31, 2014, age 86 houses in area. He served on the Food Panty board, and encouraged parishioners to volunteer. DRE as well as pastoral assistant, music and youth ministers.

In 1998 we celebrated Father Joe’s 45 anniversary with a reception. Father Joe was grand marshal of Franklin’s 2001 Fourth of July parade. On August 17, 2002 we celebrated his 75th birthday.

The golden Jubilee of his Ordination was May 30, 2003. The parish said goodbye to Father Joe on June 21, 2003 – 50 years a priest, 14 years at St. Mary, Franklin. 545 families in Franklin, Springboro, and Carlisle in 2003. He retired to be chaplain of the Mother House of the Sisters of Charity at the College of Mount St. Joseph, where he could take classes, ride his bike, play golf, swim in their pool, and be closer to his siblings in Rev. Joseph B. Bruening came to Franklin in Cincinnati. 1989. He was a cousin of Father Ben Bruening who had been in Franklin between 1961 and 1973. In 1992 seven classrooms were added to the Parish Center. The church was renovated. St. Mary became a twin parish with Sacred Heart in Quininde, Ecuador. Eric Henn, a parishioner at that time, painted a mural in the hall of the Amazon rain forest with Our Lady of Guadelupe. Father Joe took some parishioners to South America to visit our twin. He also took some on a trip to the Holy Land in 1993. Parish photo booklets were published in 1992 and 1996. We had annual parish picnics at Tom and Sheila Poast’s farm across the Miami River. The St. Vincent de Paul Society became very active. The parish was growing so that the Christmas Eve Mass for children was held at the Franklin High School auditorium on Dec. 24. Father Joe and a group of men won the Best of Theme Award in the annual July 4 parade in 1996. Joseph B. Bruening died March 31, 2014, at We celebrated the Fortieth Jubilee of his age 86. His viewing and funeral were at St. ordination on August 15, 1993. His 96 year old Dominic’s church on Delhi Pike near the Mount. mother and three brothers were there. His sister Mary wrote that “His happiest years (of Following Mass a catered dinner for 100 was held all 86 years) were spent in Franklin among the in the Parish Center. good people there.”

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Proclamation of the Founding of St. Mary Parish

In the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven

In the 357th year of the first evangelization of the Americas,

In the 109th year after the Declaration of Independence In the 61st year since the founding of St. Joseph, Somerset as the first Catholic parish in Ohio

in the 46th year since the establishment of the Catholic Diocese of Cincinnati with Edward Fenwick, as bishop

4 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, 2 years after the end of the Civil War, when Andrew Johnson as President following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the same year as Russia sold Alaska to the U.S.A.

during the pontificate of Pope Pius IX, under Cincinnati Archbishop John B. Purcell,

34 years after Emmanuel Church in Dayton, 33 years after St. Stephen in Hamilton 17 years after Holy Trinity n Middletown, 15 years after Our Lady of Good Hope at Miamisburg, 5 years before St. John’s in Middletown,

The Catholic citizens of Franklin, desirous of erecting a suitable building for the worship of almighty God, and their pecuniary resources being very limited, solicited funds from their fellow citizens, as recorded in a notebook dated November 1867, and signed by Brian Carey. A frame church was built in the Commons north of town in 1868.

Today, we celebrate that modest beginning and give thanks to God for the many blessings throughout the one hundred twenty-five years of parish life.

~Father Joe Bruening ______

REV. CHARLES MENTRUP

2003-2006 (3 years) died Oct. 31, 2006, age 47

Father Chuck with Youth Ministry, 2003

In Feb. 2005 he announced that he was stepping down as Fenwick principal

Father Charles “Chuck” Mentrup was killed in a single car accident on Interstate 75 near Ohio 129 in West Chester at @ 2:50 a.m. on October 31, 2006. He was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the car, and was dead at the scene.

Father “Chuck” Mentrup took over as pastor of St. Mary, Franklin on July 1, 2003. He was born on the west side of Cincinnati, and ordained in 1988. He was to keep his position as Principal of Fenwick High School. He planned to live in his house in Middletown instead of in the parsonage beside the church in Franklin. Anne Langsdale, Pastoral associate was a member of the transition team. Mentrup was the last priest in the archdiocese who was principal of a school. He was St. Mary’s 14th pastor in 149 years. He was principal of Fenwick for eight years, and helped with the fund raising and construction of their building on State Route 122. Father Chuck urged the parish council to hire His funeral was held at Lance Stadium at La the Institute of School and Parish Development Salle High School in Cincinnati on November 3, (ISPD) to help us plan the future growth of our 2006. It is estimated that more than 4,000 parish. He was known for his short sermons— mourners—family, former students, friends, and most less than two minutes—which got to the Franklin parishioners—attended the La Salle point and which you remembered. His calendar outdoor funeral. Another memorial Mass was for weddings and baptisms was full from former said for him on November 16, 2006 at St. Mary, students. Franklin.

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE November 16, 2006

Reverend Charles E. Mentrup Father Chuck April 17, 1959 - October 31, 2006

To those whom I love and those who love me

When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess How much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it is time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It is only for a while that we must part So bless the memories within your heart.

I will not be far away, for life goes on So if you need me, call and I will come, Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near, And if you listen with your heart, you will hear all of my love around you soft and cIear.

Then, when you must come this way alone, I will greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home."

REV. JAMES MANNING Archdiocesan decree on February 10, 2016. The church was dedicated on August 14, 2016. 2007-Present

Father Manning on Dedication Day, August 14, 2016.

Father Jim gave up the Presidency of Alter High School the end on June 2016 and became our full time pastor on July 1, 2016. We had been part of the Northern Warren County Region with St. Augustine at Waynesville for several years. Father Raymond Kammerer retired as a priest of St. Augustine on June 30, 2017. Rev. James Manning was appointed Father Jim was also appointed pastor of Saint temporary parochial administrator of St. Mary in Augustine Waynesville. The weekend Masses at Feb. 2007. He had been associate pastor of St. both parishes are celebrated with the help of Henry Church for about six months, and was Father Terry Meehan and Father Tom Gaeke, president of Alter High School in Kettering. He retired priests of the Archdiocese. Our deacons said all four Masses the weekend of Feb. 4, the are Steve Bermick, Rich Hobbs, and Tom Platfoot. Saturday evening one and three on Sunday. Father Jim applied for the position, and was notified on April that he had been appointed as pastor at St. Mary. He was to keep his position as President of Alter High School. He lived with his 91 year old mother at the family home in Beavercreek – 25 miles from the Franklin church. He met with the parish council and staff, and they studied the results of the ISPD survey. They decided to search for land for a new church. A Capital Campaign was launched with Doyle and JoAnn Key as coordinators. The next few years were busy with building the church at 9579 Yankee Street. The name of the parish was Father Manning at the 4th of July Rosary, 2017. expanded to St. Mary of the Assumption by

DECADES – 1970S TO 2018

1970-1979 There were Friday night bingos and volley ball on Mondays. We had Adult Education, a rummage Our parish centennial was in 1968. Father sale, and a clothing drive in November. Schneider died Nov. 28, 1967 at the age of 90. Father Ben Bruening had been helping him since 1980-1989 the early 1960s, and stayed on until Rev. Paul Galliger arrived on February 8, 1968 and then Parish Council officers in 1983 were Sherrill stayed on until he resigned on August 4, 1971. Spears from Hunter (Franklin), Bernie Eichholz In March of 1971 we could send six delegates from Franklin, and Winifred Hummel from to the Archdiocesan Council of the Laity. Father Germantown. Bernie Eichholz was City Manager Galliger, Father Bruening, Carol Fedders and Tom of Franklin, Roger Stebelton was Mayor of Foley were automatic members. Carlisle, Angus Cable was Carlisle Fire Chief, The Franklin Area Historical Society had a Father Suver celebrated the 40th anniversary dinner in the Parish Hall to celebrate Franklin’s of his ordination on May 25, 1980 with Mass and 175th birthday. a banquet. (see Priest article) We had a Rev. Monsignor Edward Connaughton was retirement celebration for Father Suver on pastor as of August 29, 1971. He was so pleased Sunday, June 1989. to have a parish after 22 years as Superintendent of Dayton Catholic Schools. The Monsignor suffered a heart attack at the Saturday evening Mass on Jan. 6, 1973 and died on January 28. The funeral was here at St. Mary. Father Ben Bruening helped us with this. Rev. Robert Suver arrived on March 25, 1973, and would stay 16 years. We had our fourteenth annual St. Patrick’s Ham Dinner on March 14, 1976 (the Sunday before the 17th.) Those dinners were a chance for parishioners and community friends to get together. Tickets were $1.25 for children under twelve and $2.50 for adults. The menu was baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, with a salad and dessert Father Suver 40th Anniversary Mass, May 25, 1980 smorgasbord. We issued a directory in 1977. The 3-car 1990-1999 garage was built in 1978. The Altar-Rosary Society sponsored a Senior Citizen’s Party. The Father Joe Bruening was our pastor for 14 Catholic Ladies of Columbus had a party for years, from July 1989 until June 21, 2003. Marcie Sisters Constance and Diane and the children in Hineline Hollingsworth was bookkeeper and C.C.D. We had two Manger Scenes—one inside secretary three days a week. In June 1990 we had the church and one outside. $60,000 in a building fund and hoped to add a Parishioners took part in the Community lavatory to the church and more class rooms to Easter and Thanksgiving Services. We had the parish center. In 1991 the lot across First Summer Bible School for the first six grades. Street (where Sweeney’s house had been, and

where a broasted chicken restaurant was built), anniversary receptions, card parties, clothing was purchased to be a much needed parking lot. drives, and the men’s breakfast meetings. We replaced the wood panels in the vestibule Meetings held there were St. Mary Parish doors with glass so the space could function as a Council, the Ladies Society, etc. Community “crying room”. The Ladies Society paid for activities: The Sixty Plus or Minus Club, Boy forced-air fans to cool the church. Scouts, voting precinct on election day; Lion’s In August 1992 the Parish Council sent a letter Club Dinners, and the Food Pantry Appreciation to the parishioners of changes suggested by the Dinner. Archdiocesan Art and Environment Committee: In February 1994 a small shrine was placed on construct a smaller altar, removed the tables and the wall at the side entrance of the church. The tabernacles from the side altars, move the tryptic was an icon from Romania and the angels baptismal font to the alcove on the north side of were carved in Italy. the church where the confessional was. Repaint St. Mary chapel on East Central Avenue in the Stations of the Cross in more subdued colors Middletown closed on Feb. 26, 1995 but the and remove the wooden crosses behind each, school (as east campus of John XXIII) stayed open Remove the fresco of the Last Supper from the for a while. The convent became a day care main altar and place it in the Parish center. Later center in January 1996. This St. Mary had been that year, we had added eight classrooms, and built in 1946. installed a restroom in the back of the church. Our parish had a float in the July 4, 1996 The interior of the church was painted, and new parade. We won the Best of Theme award. “Why carpet, and air conditioning were added. The was Franklin founded in 1796? Peace came in parish council for the renovations consisted of 1795 with the Greenville Treaty.” Mr. Tim Acree, Bernard Eichholz, John Lilli, Joseph Couture, P. Dick Bothe, Father Joe as the Indian. “Jerusalem Daniel Fedders, Thomas E. Fealy, Richard in Franklin” was the theme of our summer Bible Wheeler, Sheila Poast, Lou Kaczmarek, and Joy School in 1997. Broedling. Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk came for our 125th anniversary on May 31, 1992, and blessed the additions to the hall. Rev. Joseph Bruening issued a “Proclamation of the Founding of St. Mary Parish” (see inset on page 68.)

St. Mary float with Fr. Joe dressed as an Indian, 1996.

On Dec. 7, 1997 the Franklin Area Historical Society and Franklin Special Event Committee sponsored a Horse and Carriage Ride to a Tour of Churches. Seven Churches in Franklin were open, Mass at St. Mary with Fr. Joe Bruening, 1996. including St. Mary. Front Page Headlines in the Dayton Daily In addition to classrooms for our school of News on July 12, 1999 was “A New Spiritual religion, the hall was used for the annual St. Home for Town a Possibility” with a 2 column Patrick’s Dinner, Christmas bazaars, wedding and picture of Father Joe, and on page 5-A “PARISH:

May Get New Home in Springboro”. The article 2003 Franklin Chronicle “Then and Now” contest explained that Springboro population had to identify old photos. increased 60% since 1990 to 10,520 residents in 1998. The Centerville Church of the Incarnation had had only a few Springboro families 10 years ago, but 214 families in 1999. Franklin St. Mary had 450 households, with a total 550 weekly attendance at three Sunday and one Saturday services. About half were from Springboro.

Mary Grotto and flower garden near Rectory

2000-2009 Our Lady of Guadalupe mural in Parish Center In 2001 Anne Langsdale wrote a Server Handbook with about 10 pages. There was also a Father Joe retired the end of June, and Father flyer asking if people wanted to be Stephen Chuck Mentrup, Fenwick High School principal Ministers, with Ann Osgood as Director of took over as pastor on July 1, 2003. Stephen Ministry. On Saturday January 31, 2004 there was an Harriet Foley and Joe Borosic completed an Appreciation Dinner, and a Blessing of the Youth inventory and video of artistic and archival items Room made from one stall of the parish garage. at St. Mary at the request of the archdiocese. Parking of cars for Mass was a problem. In “Evening in Ecuador” was the theme for the March of 2004 we were reminded that in addition January 27, 2001 Volunteer Appreciation Night. to our parking lots, we had permission to park The annual Mardi Gras at St. Mary raised more behind the CVS pharmacy, and around Wilson’s than $1,000 to purchase supplies for our twin Garage with entrance and exit from the alley. church in Quininde, Ecuador. Father Chuck had hired ISPD to lead us in a The site for the new Fenwick High School study of the future of the parish. The Long Range building in Hunter on Ohio 122 was blessed by Advancement Plan was released on August 2005. Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk on August 24, 2002. Deacon Bill Krumm and his wife, Mary Ann The largest of our church bells was renovated so Krumm, Director of Religious Education, retired that they could be programmed to ring about Dec. 2003 after serving us since 1992. automatically three times a day for the Angelus Cindy Shulte wrote a newspaper article “You can by Verdin Co. of Cincinnati. thank the Irish for St. Mary’s in Franklin” which The original St. Mary church and parsonage on was published in The Franklin Chronicle on March S. Main Street at First was the subject of an April 22, 2006.

2010-2016 Ann Langsdale was named the Franklin Area Community Services Volunteer of the year in 2010. She had been volunteering there since 1999. That year she also started as St. Mary’s part time pastoral assistant. She became full time under Father Chuck who was Fenwick Principal at that time. After nine years she retired from that position. November 8, 2010 Father Manning sent letters and invitations to parishioners to launch the Capital Campaign – “One Body, Embracing

Deacon Bill Krumm’s “Breakfast with St. Nick.” our History, Building our Future.” There was a Pacesetter Reception and dinner on Nov. 8, 2010 Father Chuck was killed in an auto accident on for parish leaders to explain the campaign. Doyle Interstate 75 early in the morning of October 31. and JoAnn Key had agreed to be chairmen of the His funeral was held at La Salle High School in Capital Campaign. We will need up to 6 million Cincinnati on Nov. 3, and then another service at dollars. St. Mary in Franklin on Nov. 16. We had various priests the rest of the year. About 750 people attended the Christmas Eve Mass at the Franklin High School in 2006. Another 250 attended the 10:00 p.m. Mass and about 200 the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Christmas Day. (Seating capacity of the Franklin church building was 250.) In Jan. 2007, Father James Manning was appointed temporary administrator, and then he was appointed our priest in April, but continued being President of Alter High School. The Knights of Columbus Council 14400 was chartered in 2007 by Ohio State Deputy Larry A. Moegling. The Council was named in honor of Father Charles Mentrup. St. Mary was preparing and serving Free Community Dinners on Wednesday evenings from 4:30 to 6:00 in November and December. The other days of the week the dinners were at the First United Methodist Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church, and the first Church of God, all For the next six years, many parish in Franklin. Now we are making box lunches on organizations—Parish Council, The Knights of Tuesdays. Columbus, The Ladies Society, St. Vincent de For Christmas Eve in 2008 we had a 4:30 p.m. Paul, etc. met and had many of their usual Mass at Franklin High School auditorium, and a activities, but an interest and emphasis was on 10:00 p.m. Mass at the church; on Christmas Day raising money and building the new church. We we had both a 9:00 and a 10:30 Mass. continued to grow, have standing room only at Masses, with difficulty finding parking places.

In June 2011, Deacon Steve Bermick sent a church, some from 1918, pictures of the Zettler letter to ushers urging them not to open the stained glass windows, and of early priests, and stained glass windows because some were of the Our Lady of Guadalupe mural. showing cracks, and to very carefully close them if opened by anyone. There was a “Midwinter’s Inspiration” musical at church on Feb. 4, 2011 for donations to support a new Children’s Choir. Both adults and children had choirs, and there was a Praise Band. The first St. Mary Catholic Church Golf Classic was held September 24, 2012, at Yankee Trace Golf Club. They had 83 golfers and 25 dinner guests. The second on Sept. 16, 2013 at Heatherwoode raised $13,500. The third Golf Classic was Sept. 15, 2014 at Heatherwoode Golf Club. Dec. 17, 2012 – Bishop Binzer met with some Knights of Columbus, Fr. Terry Meehan, and Fr. parishioners at Fenwick High School about Manning with Our Lady of Guadalupe icon, 2012 regionalization. We would be a Collaborative Region where St. Mary and St. Augustine retain The 2013 Christmas schedule was 3:30 p.m. at their own Pastoral Council, Finance Council, and Franklin High School auditorium, then 10:00 p.m. Pastoral Staff. There may be one or more in the church. Christmas Day Masses were 9:00 churches used for worship. A Region is a and 10:30. geographical area – with one pastor. Tom Foley resigned after being an usher for 69 The Ladies Society continued to have St. years. So Father Jim and the Parish Council Patrick Dinners—the 50th one in 2013. They also decided to have a Tom and Harriet Foley Day on had Holiday bazaars, served Wednesday free May 17 and 18, 2014. At the Gathering of dinners for the poor, took their turn with Daughters. Scott Flischel (one of Harriet’s former Interfaith Housing, donated to the Food Pantry, students) emceed the dinner, the Knights had a Hams for Christmas baskets, helped fund the granite bench made for the church with their student Mission trip. names on it. Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul On March 5, 2015 the Groundbreaking sponsored Fish Fries during Lent, had garage Ceremony for the new church was held in the sales, art sales, and Monte Carlo Nights. snow on Spring Boulevard overlooking the pond St. Vincent de Paul answered their help line, to where the church will be. They used water distributed Christmas baskets, and had a from the pond in a Dryden Builders construction Christmas Fair where their most needy clients hard hat for the holy water. Christmas shop for their families. On April 15, 2015 the stained glass windows On Oct. 27, 2013, the Franklin Area Historical were removed from the Franklin building so that Society had an open house to commemorate the they could be cleaned, repaired, and re-leaded 100th years of the church building. They had for the new building. Strips of plastic printed exhibits of the church at their Harding Museum with images from the windows were hung over across the river on Elm Street. the window openings. FAHS had their Nov. 11, 2013 meeting in St. On August 2, 2015, Archbishop Dennis Schnurr Mary church where Harriet Foley spoke of some was here to bless the construction site. Father of the changes since Vatican II. Then they Jim and JoAnn and Doyle Key shoveled dirt. Also adjourned to the hall for Bob Bowman’s Power Honorary Chairs Tom and Harriet Foley, and Dan Point presentation of photographs of the original and Carol Fedders shoveled dirt.

On January 17, 2016, Mark Fields was able to take aerial photos of the site from an airplane (see photo bottom of this page.)

Archbishop Dennis Schnurr at the blessing of the construction site, August 2015.

JoAnn Key took photos of each step of the way, and sent them by e-mail to parishioners. An August 14, 2016 Letter from the Archdiocese was sent saying may change name to “Saint Mary of the Assumption.” The feast of St. the Assumption—August 15—has always been our feast day. On August 22, 2015 many parishioners signed rafters of the new church. JoAnn Key took pictures of many of them, and identified them in the photographic album they had made.

The Fourth annual St. Mary Golf Classic at Heatherwoode raised $16,673. The construction crew worked on the building during the Christmas holidays.

SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION DECREE, FEBRUARY 10, 2016

DEDICATION OF THE NEW CHURCH

Father Jim appointed a Dedication Committee consisting of Deacon Steve Bermick, Music Minister Lynn Meisberger, Nick Lagana, Harriet Foley, Catherine Fagan, Doyle and JoAnn Key, to plan the dedication of the new church. A June 20 2016 photo showed that the parking lot was complete and the landscaping installed. On August 6, 2016, Thomas R. Foley was the last one buried from St. Mary, Franklin. At the age of 98 ½ he had been baptized, and married there. August 14, 2016 was the closing date for St. Mary, Franklin after 10:30 a.m. Mass. The dedication Mass was at 3:00 p.m. for St. Mary of the Assumption, 9579 Yankee Road. It was rainy, but slacked up so we could all proceed into the building. Archbishop Schnurr, Knights of Columbus, priests, and servers, parishioners, and guests joined the procession. The beautiful books with program, songs, history, colored pictures of stained glass windows were given to everyone present. Church was full–850 people. Open House for the public was held the next two Sunday afternoons from 12:00 to 4:00.

On August 17, 2016, Michael Cappola was the first person buried from St. Mary of the Assumption in Springboro. Mrs. Faye Iverson, mother of Edward Iverson, was the second funeral in the new church on August 20, 2016. The parish grew rapidly after the move, often at the rate of 50 to 75 families a month. The months following the move were times of getting

acquainted, and getting used to our new space. There were four masses each weekend; 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Franklin campus was sold to the Warren County Educational Services Center in January 2017 for $400,000. They wanted the classrooms for special education students, as well as office space in the parsonage. Warren County sold the church building to Ramesh Malhotra of Mason in April 2017 for $140,000. He has converted it to a music and spirituality center.

New Life at St. Mary Parish “The main contribution to the pastoral care of families is offered by the parish,

which is the family of families . . .” “The Joy of Love” by Pope Francis

The Dedication of our new church here at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish on the Eve of the Feast of the Assumption brings new life to us all. The naming of our parish after St. Mary of the Assumption will brand us not by neighborhood but by the ultimate goal of our lives, our entrance into heaven someday. Where Mary has gone, we all hope to follow. Here at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish we want to be inclusive of all our parishioners and all of our neighborhoods. As the Parable of the Good Samaritan reminds us, we are all neighbors to one another. This is a parish family at its best. A parish is the “family of families.”

A new church building, as a new home, brings excitement and enthusiasm to members of our parish family. But it is the people, not the building, that truly makes a home. Consequently, we cannot just be satisfied with the new church as a building. We must now work on building the church as a community of faith, full of life and ministry. We must all do our part in building up the Body of Christ here at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish. The project of building a new church truly is an act of faith. As pastor I thank everyone who has been involved in this project from the beginning. This new church building would not have been possible without much prayer and planning. As the angel Gabriel said to Mary at her Annunciation, “With God all things are possible!” As the Holy Spirit has been leading us throughout this entire project, we believe that the Holy Spirit will lead us into our future here at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish. Providentially we will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of our parish in 2017 with a new church!

August 14, 2016 Eve of the Feast of the Assumption

Father Jim

We planned for a year-long celebration for our 150th Anniversary. There was an organ concert 150TH ANNIVERSARY January 7, 2016 by Jason Gunnell on our Johannus Ecclescia D-470. Most of the Dedication Committee turned Father Jim blessed the flag pole in the parking into the Anniversary Committee. Father added lot after Mass on February 19, 2017. The Knights Becky and Edward Iverson to plan the food and of Columbus had raised funds to cover the costs entertainment after the Anniversary Mass. of the flag pole and construction. Knights in Archbishop Dennis Schnurr came again on regalia, along with parishioners and Scouts all August 13, 2017 to celebrate our 2 p.m. 150th participated in the ceremonial flag raising and Anniversary Mass. Afterwards guests gathered blessing. on the lower level and outside for picnic and games. There was a historical display showing the three buildings of our parish, the priests, events, copies of newspaper articles, books, and maps showing our parish boundaries, and region. Several hand-outs were available. The display was moved to the room off the entry for several weeks, so more parishioners could view it.

By July 2017 the parking lot was doubled, and a second exit onto Spring Boulevard was completed just before our 150th anniversary. The 2018 photo directory included photos, names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails. A wooden Christmas ornament of the new church, made by Ralph Barker of Oxford, OH sold for $5.00 each.

PARISH COUNCIL Jeanne Dallavo was the PPC secretary for many years, before her passing suddenly on April 21,

2017. St. Mary Parish Council was formed in 1969 when Rev. Paul Galliger was pastor. Sixty-five members were listed in the Feb. 9, 1969 Bulletin MINISTRIES IN 2018 for parishioners to elect fifteen at Mass on Feb. 16. Those elected were: Worship Commission Don Petch John Squier Milo Fealy Education Commission Mary Sillies Dan Fedders Tom Foley Bells of St. Mary Committee Jay Lees Boyd Fout Charles Maloney Health Ministry Moira Pfeifer Dick Tracy John Fisher Evangelization & Outreach Michael Engler Bill Bors Harriet Fealy Respect Life Coordinator Catherine Fagan Joe Fedders Katherine Fout St. Vincent de Paul Moira Pfeifer Dick Goes Jane O’Donnell Ladies Society Karen Streit Dick Poirier Men’s Fellowship Greg Schrage

Knights of Columbus Matt Whiteley In 1970, parishioners were to vote for eight Prayer Chain Ministry Patti Quigley out of twenty four candidates, and to hand their Health and Wellness Donna McGarvey ballot to the usher as they left church. Twelve of

the twenty four were women. Those elected The Rosary was prayed each Wednesday were: William Bors, Harriet Foley, Katie Fout, evening at 6:30 before the 7:00 p.m. Mass. Each Richard Goes, Catherine Kaczmarek, John Squier, September we had a Ministry Fair after Masses William Taylor, and Jack Tracy. with each ministry having a table to encourage In 1971, automatic representatives were parishioners to participate. Marilyn Bors for the Catholic Ladies of Columbia, Jerry Harting for Holy Name Society, and Virginia Requarth for the Altar-Rosary Society. The ballot PARISH STAFF listed the continuing members, and asked that In addition to Pastor and Deacons people vote for seven out of twenty-one nominees. Pastoral Advisors A constitution was written about April 1972. Doyle & JoAnn Key, Aug. 2017 – Aug. 2018 It said the Council was to consist of 20 members, Parish Administrator the two priests and 18 members elected at large Deacon Steve Bermick, 2007 – July 2017 for three year terms. It suggested twelve Pastoral Associate nominees each year for the six members to be Anne Langsdale 2001-2008 elected, and hoped for a balance of experience, service, age, sex, and time in the parish. Parish Office Manager Commissions were established in 2007 to aid Jan Donihoo, Aug. 2017 the advisory function of the Parish Pastoral Joyce Burgett, 2013 to Dec. 2016 Council. In 2018 the nine members of Parish Karen Kohl, 2001-2007 Pastoral Council were listed in each Sunday Marcie Hineline Hollingsworth, 1992-1996 Bulletin with their phone numbers. They are: Becky Iverson Rob Bardua Parish Office/Administrative Assistant Michael Engler Ted Fleskes Cathy Waag, 2018 Julie Hobbs Anne Langsdale Amy Foley in Oct. 2017 Jay Lees Dave Meno Mary Pancake, 2008 to Aug. 2017 Doug Schaaf

Director of Music MANY PARISHIONERS John Wright, 2017- Lynn Meisberger, 2011-2017 Vicky Brooker, 2001-2011 We have many parishioners volunteering Ruth Kempf, 1960s to 1977 weekly to help the parish function. We have four Masses a weekend at St. Mary of the Assumption: • 4 p.m. Saturday • 8:30, 10:30, and 6 p.m. on Sunday Celebrating these masses includes many people: • Three priests, 2 deacons, • 13 Mass coordinators • Six ushers per mass • 2 lectors, 1 cantor, 3 servers • 6 or 8 Eucharistic ministers • Plus teachers and aides.

As the parish grew we needed more ushers, lectors, servers to fill positions at weekly services. We had many eager volunteering willing to help. For many, many years we had one priest, his housekeeper, two Masses a weekend (both on

Deacon Steve Bermick, 2012 Sunday) at 7:30 and 10:00. Often 7:30 was a Low Mass without any singing; 10:30 was the High Director of Religious Education, Mass with an organist and choir. In October 1967 Chris Stier, 2018- the schedule expanded to three Sunday Masses, Sean Kelly, 2017-2018 four hymns were sung at the 7:30 and 11:30, and Cindy Henderson 2015-early 2017 the 9:30 was the High Mass. Sr. Ann Clark, CPPS, 2007-2013 Then we added Saturday Mass at 4:00 p.m. Tom Cox, 2003-2007 Later we added the 6:00 p.m. Sunday Mass; and Mary Ann Krumm, 1996-2002 expanded to three Masses on Sunday mornings – Betsy Ryan 7:30, 9:00, and 11:30 as well as the 4:00 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Coordinator of Youth Ministry Deacon Bill Krumm helped us some times. Mike Hoendorf, 2018- Now we have Deacon Steve Bermick who was Mark Henderson 2015-2018 also Parish Administrator 2006 until 2016 and Chloe Semble, 2014 Deacon Rich Hobbs, since Dec. 2010. Young Janet Huelsman, 2007-2013 priests who have helped have been Rev. Ed Pratt, Lisa Lepper, 2002-2006 Rev. Jason Bedel 2011-2014. Retired priests have Kristen Statt, 2001 been Rev. Thomas Snodgrass, Rev. Terry Meehan 2010- and Rev. Tom Gaeke. Maintenance Anne Langsdale was Pastoral Associate with Dave Brown, 2016- Father Joe Bruening from 1999 to 2008. Deacon Charles Lindon, 2012-2016 Steve Berick was Pastoral Administrator with Bob McCormick, 2007-2012 Father Jim Manning until Father Jim became full Larry Skinner time pastor. With Regionalization with St. Augustine, Waynesville Father Jim appointed

Doyle and JoAnn Key as Pastoral Advisors at St. ST. MARY LADIES SOCIETY Mary of the Assumption. Mary Pancake was Administrative Assistant 2008-2017. In 1961 the Ladies Club changed its name to In 2018 Father Jim moved into the rectory at the Altar Rosary Society. It held the first St. Saint Augustine in Waynesville after renovation. Patrick’s Day dinner in 1963 on the Sunday before An Open House was held at Saint Augustine on March 17. This was the main dinner/social November 4, 2018 to allow all parishioners to gathering of the parish for many years. tour the renovated rectory and the church. Later, the name reverted to St. Mary Ladies Organists have been Ruth Kempf and Joe Society. They had holiday bazaars, served meals Borosic; Vicky Brooker from 1997 to 2007; Lynn in the hall, sponsored a seminarian in India, and Meisberger 2011 to July 2017; and now John purchased vestments for our priests or First Wright beginning Sept. 2017. Communion clothes for students who needed As the parish has grown, and the numbers of them. Masses and the seating capacity in new church Karen Streit, the 2017-2018 president, was have increased. We will compare numbers from preceded by Ellen Ratti, Anne Langsdale, Ann the 1996 Pictorial Directory with 2017. Boyea, Rita Myers, and many others. They have served Wednesday night dinners to 1996 2017 the poor or lonely, (This is an ecumenical Ushers 7 24 endeavor – five local churches served meals each Servers 19 30 night of the week.) Since we no longer are within Lectors 8 33 walking distance of downtown Franklin, we are Eucharistic Ministers 17 70 now preparing box lunches. Organists 2 2 The ladies serve funeral dinners and have a Teachers 23 41 memorial Mass offered for parishioners who die. Children in PSR 215 They hosted homeless mothers and children as Number in Youth Group 105 part of the Warren County IHN–Interfaith Hospitality Network - for two weeks when our In the 1940s and 50s, Catechism classes were space was not needed for PSR classes. after school on Wednesday for the grade school children living in Franklin ; and Saturday morning ST. VINCENT DE PAUL at 9:00 for upper elementary and junior high. All children had catechism about 2:00 p.m. on Our St. Vincent de Paul chapter meets on Sunday, followed by Benediction. Miss Lucy Saturday morning twice a month. They offer help Carey, Jane O’Donnell, and then Elizabeth Jane with rent, utilities, clothing, and essential Uhlenbrock taught the Wednesday classes and furniture to those in our community. the younger children on Sunday. Father They have designated members who Schneider taught the Saturday classes, and interview and screen those in need and help Church History for High School students on them get help. They work with the Dayton St. Monday evenings. Vincent de Paul chapter. The Dayton truck is in In 1992 Betsy Ryan was Director of Religious our parking lot several times a year for us to place Education, then Mary Ann Krumm from 1996 to donations on it. 2003. Tom Cox from 2004 to 2007, Sister Ann The second collection on each fifth Sunday of Clark 2007-2013, Cindy Henderson until Sept. the month is dedicated to the St. Vincent de Paul. 2017, followed by Mr. Sean Kelly, and now Chris St. Mary of the Assumption has a Christmas Stier. Youth ministers have been Kristin Statt in giving tree where parishioners select a leaf with 2001, Lisa Lepper 2002 to 2006, Janet Huelsman a suggestion for a gift. These are returned to the 2007 to 2013, Chloe Sembler until 2014, Mark church so families can receive or select presents Henderson until 2018, and now Mike Hoendorf.

for their families. St. Vincent de Paul fills and $5,000 to the Pregnancy Center were typical. delivers Christmas baskets. For many years the After moving to the new church with the growing Ladies Society paid for hams. population, donations increased to $8,000 in 2016, $9,500 in 2017, and over $21,000 in 2018. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Our Knights of Columbus remember and honor two of our former pastors. Jeff Rhode and George Spears started The “Father Chuck Mentrup Council 14400” of the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary Church in 2007. They started with 32 members and have grown to over 100. They serve the church and the community by following the principles of the Order: Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. Beginning in 2010, the Knights began hosting Pro-Life display in front of Franklin rectory (Jan 2016) a “Las Posadas” procession and prayer service in the week prior to Christmas. At the Franklin The Knights have had lawn sales in the church church, this often included Evening Prayer parking lot to raise funds for the Marie Manning (Vespers) in the church. At the Springboro Scholarships to Catholic high schools. They hold church, the 7:00 p.m. Mass is celebrated as part a Monte Carlo Night. They helped man the of Las Posadas. The evening concludes with a Lenten fish fries that were held in the Franklin “Family Fiesta” in the Parish Center with food, church hall. refreshments, drinks, and a piñata for the Our Fourth Degree Knights, those who wear children. the plume hats and capes, is named the “Father Nicholas Schneider Assembly 3188”. The principle of the Fourth Degree is Patriotism. The Knights often march in the Memorial Day or 4th of July parades in Franklin. They also march in the Christmas in Historic Springboro parade. Under Faithful Navigator Gary Boyea’s leadership, the Knights raised funds to erect a flagpole at the new church property in Springboro.

Las Posadas procession with Mary and Joseph

As part of the Knights “Culture of Life” program, they organize a Baby Bottle Campaign each year. Parishioners are given plastic baby bottles which they are asked to fill with coins or other donations. In 2011, they raised money to purchase a 4-D ultrasound machine for the Community Pregnancy Center in Middletown. In Gary Boyea and Matt Whiteley raising funds for the the initial years of the campaign donations of new flag pole at St. Mary of the Assumption

“THE ASSUMPTION” PAINTING GIFTED TO SAINT MARY

Saint Mary of the Assumption received an After John and Bert Heckel passed away, the unexpected gift in 2017; an original work of art family donated the painting to their parish—St. entitled “The Assumption.” The painting was Albert the Great. Knowing that a new church had given to St. Mary of the Assumption by Saint just been dedicated in Springboro named after Albert the Great in Kettering. The painting is an the Assumption, St. Albert parish gifted the original commissioned work of art by Dayton painting to St. Mary of the Assumption. artist Tim Langenderfer. Father Jim Manning, who had celebrated the anniversary and funeral Masses for the Heckels, immediately had the painting hung in the narthex Gathering Space of the new church near the baptismal font. The painting now greets all parishioners as they arrive at St. Mary of the Assumption for Mass. Artist Tim Langenderfer commented that “the painting fits in the space as if it had been planned by an interior designer.”

Tim Langenderfer is a renowned Dayton artist who teaches at Lehman Catholic High School in Sidney. Langenderfer has composed many works of art with traditional Catholic themes, including commissioned portraits of Pope Benedict XVI. Langenderfer donated a print of the painting for the Knights of Columbus Art Auction in 2018 to benefit the Marie Manning Scholarship Fund. Framing for the print was donated by Ramesh Malhotra, a local entrepreneur, art collector, and philanthropist who also purchased the old St. Mary church building in Franklin. The print now hangs in the Parish Center.

“The Assumption” by artist Tim Langenderfer

John Heckel, a parishioner at St. Albert, gave the painting to his parents, Bert and Mary Heckel, for their 60th wedding anniversary. The Heckels hung it in their living room, where they prayed the rosary together every day.. According to Tim Langenderfer, the Heckels were daily Mass attendees, but were eventually unable to go to church, so they would pray together under the painting. Tim Langenderfer speaks on “The Assumption” at during an auction of a print of the painting in 2018.

HISTORICAL TIDBITS – ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION

One body, embracing our history, building our future. Did you know that…

Written by Harriet Foley for Sunday bulletins From March 20, 2016 to Aug. 15, 2018

MARCH 20, 2016 seeking his board from parishioners when he first arrived. Holy Trinity in Middletown, and Our Lady of After a few years, Father Crowley bought the Good Hope in Miamisburg were both founded in Rossman house at the corner of First and Main 1852. The first Mass in Franklin was in 1854 at for his residence. [The foundation of that house the house of Nicholas Gough near Sixth and was visible in the basement of the 1913 church.] Anderson Streets. He was an ancestor of the He moved the frame church from the Commons Gough and Maloney families. next to his house on Main Street and added a sacristy and a tower to the church. EASTER 2016 MAY 1, 2016 When there became too many Catholics to meet in a house, the Opera House was rented and The Rev. Nicholas Schneider was appointed services were held there once a month. It was pastor on March 24, the day before the 1913 above the fire department in the City Building on Flood. He arrived in Franklin on May 8, and found West Fourth Street where Pisanello’s parking lot that the church under construction had not been is now. flooded, but parishioners had suffered. The In Oct. 1867 Bryan Carey solicited funds from parsonage was finished on June 11. “the prominent and wealthy citizens of this town On October 26, 1913, the church building was to help the poor Catholic citizens erect a suitable dedicated by Archbishop Henry Moeller assisted building to worship Almighty God.” In the spring by ten priests from neighboring parishes. The and summer of 1868 the frame church without a main altar was in place. 58 children and six adults tower was built in the Upper Commons (about were confirmed in the afternoon. The ladies of Bryant Ave.) for $1,000. the church served dinner to 600 guests at the K. Rev. Thomas Boulger, Franklin’s first pastor of P. Hall above Conover’s store (on Main at was also pastor of Holy Trinity. He and six other Fourth Street). priests served here. Rev. J. F. Kalenberg of Archbishop Moeller was here for the Golden Miamisburg was pastor from 1877 to 1883. Jubilee of the Parish which was celebrated Sept. In the 1870s Father Augustine Anderson from 29, 1918. Many photographs record the Cincinnati celebrated Mass every two weeks in processions and activities. The stained glass Cadwallader’s Hall in Waynesville. St. Augustine windows from the Zettler Company in Munich parish was founded in 1876. had been ordered but were delayed because of Rev. J. J. Crowley became the first resident World War I hostilities. [Nov. 11, 1918 was pastor of St. Mary in 1883. Masses were at 8:30 Armistice Day.] and 10:00 with catechism held at 9:30 a.m. He had to be content with living in one room and

MAY 22, 2016 (Ben) Bruening, who with others had been helping Father Schneider on Sundays, was St. Mary’s first native son priest John D. Sauter appointed administrator. Father Schneider had was ordained on August 24, 1949. Then he been pastor here for 54 years! studied in Rome and at Louvain, Belgium. He The parish centennial was celebrated in taught at St. Gregory Seminary for ten years. His October 1968. Bishop McCarthy celebrated a last parish was St. John’s at Fryburg, in Auglaize special Mass. We had a Latin High Mass for County, Ohio. Rev. John Sauter died Sept. 28, deceased parishioners. $2.50 was the cost for a 1996. His sister Marilyn Bors is a parishioner. catered dinner in the hall. There were historical Father Schneider took the bus to Cincinnati for displays. 50-year members wore yellow his K of C meetings on Monday, and then taught carnations. A 56 page light blue centennial our high school Church History class which was booklet was written by Harriet Fealy (Foley) and held in the front pews of the church at seven. He printed at the Franklin Chronicle. also taught the fourth to eighth grade class at Monsignor Edward Connaughton, former nine on Saturday mornings. Jane O’Donnell, Lucy head of Dayton area Catholic Schools was Carey, and others taught younger children on pleased to be appointed pastor of St. Mary on Wednesday after school. There were also classes August 29, 1971. He had a heart attack during at about 2:00 on Sunday afternoon followed by Saturday evening Mass on Jan. 6, 1973 and died Benediction. Fenwick High School opened in on Jan. 28. Archbishop Joseph Bernardin, 1956, and John XXIII in 1973. Some of our Archbishop Elko, and Bishop Elwell of Columbus children attended them. con-celebrated his funeral Mass held here at During World War II, many of the men in the Franklin. Over 110 priests attended. choir were overseas, so girls third grade and up Father Robert Suver was pastor for 16 years were urged to sing in the choir. Ruth Fischer from 1973 until he retired in July 1989. The three Kempf, the organist in the 1960s, led the choir stall garage was built in 1978, and then in 1999 and parishioners in the transition from Latin into two stalls were remodeled to be the Youth English. Father Schneider had the Franciscans Ministry meeting room. from St. Leonard’s Seminary in Centerville guide us thru changes after Vatican II. JULY 10, 2016 In 1961 St. Mary Catechetical Center and social hall was built. It had a large meeting room, Rev. Joseph Bruening was pastor from 1989 which could be divided into three catechism until his retirement in 2003 (14 years). Sacred rooms by folding doors, a kitchen, pantry, etc. A Heart Parish in Quininde, Ecuador was our twin smaller meeting room and seven more parish. Father Joe and some parishioners visited classrooms were added in 1992. them. Eric Henn, a parishioner and a professional From 1946 to 1959, Dan Eshman grew up on muralist, painted a mural of Our Lady of the family farm on S.R. 741 (near the Springboro Guadalupe with a background of Ecuador’s rain High School). He graduated from Ohio State with forest on the south wall of the hall. Father Joe a degree in agriculture. Dan professed his vows also took some parishioners to the Holy Land. in May 1968 as Brother Xavier Eshman, SVD In 1996 St. Mary men including Father Joe (Society of the Devine Word) and served in South won the Best of Theme award in Franklin’s America for many years. Bicentennial Fourth of July parade: “Why was In 1963 Father Schneider celebrated his 50th Franklin founded in 1796? Peace came in 1795 anniversary at St. Mary, and was awarded as with the Greenville Treaty.” Citizen of the Year by the Franklin Chamber of Rev. Charles Mentrup became pastor in July Commerce. Father Schneider resigned in August 2003. He was principal of Fenwick High School 1967 (and died Nov. 28, 1967). Father Bernard until the summer of 2005 when he became our

full-time pastor. The parish hired ISPD (Institute community. They sponsor plastic baby bottles of School and Parish Development) to lead us in for us to fill with change for the Right to Life. a series of workshops to analyze, study, and They raised money to purchase a 4-D sonogram determine the future of St. Mary parish. Father machine for the Community Pregnancy Center in Chuck was known for his very short, memorable Middletown. Lawn sales in the church parking lot sermons, many less than three minutes. He was raise funds for the Marie Manning Scholarships killed in an auto accident on Interstate 75 on to Catholic high schools. They have helped man October 31, 2006. His funeral Mass was held on the Lenten fish fries. The Fourth Degree Knights, the LaSalle High School football field in (the knights who wear the plume hats and capes) Cincinnati. is named the Father Nicholas Schneider The parish had grown from 300 families in Assembly. 2005 to 900 families in 2012. We had five Masses each weekend. All were standing room only AUGUST 14, 2016 except the 7:30 a.m. A Christmas Eve Children’s Mass had been celebrated in the Franklin High Today, we have the Closing Ceremony at the School auditorium since 2006. 10:30 Mass of the 1913 brown brick church The Catholic Telegraph dated Nov. 11 2005 building at the corner of First and Main Streets in announced that because of the scarcity of priests, Franklin. Followed by the Mass of Dedication by St. Mary would be regionalized with St. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr at 3:00 p.m. of the Augustine in Waynesville. Our regionalized brand new St. Mary of the Assumption church at parish stretches across the northern tier of 9579 Yankee Street, Springboro. Warren County townships, and has a territory of For years, the parish extended from Carlisle to about 145 square miles. It includes Fenwick High State Route 48. Our region extends from Carlisle School, and the Carlisle, Franklin, Springboro, to the Clinton County line. The new St. Mary of Waynesville, and part of the Clinton-Massie the Assumption building in near the center from school districts. west to east. Rev. James Manning became our pastor on The Ladies (formerly Altar Rosary Society) Jan. 26, 2007, but retained his position as blossomed after the hall was built in 1961 – St. President of Alter High School in Kettering until Patrick’s Day Dinners, Holiday Bazaars, and the June 2016. Steve Bermick and Richard Hobbs are Gathering of Daughters. his Deacons; Fathers Tom Snodgrass, Terry The St. Mary Men’s Saturday Group started Meehan, and Tom Gaeke help with weekend with prayer and discussion at 7:00, Mass at 8:00, Masses. then breakfast at 8:30. Often they have 16 to 25 The Capital Campaign for the new church men ranging in age from 20 to 80. headed by Doyle and JoAnn Key began in 2010. The St. Vincent de Paul Society has been Members were urged to make pledges. Annual active for many years, helping citizens with golf outings were held. We purchased the 17 acre clothing, gas money, and food. The second site at 9579 Yankee Road in Springboro in collection on the fifth Sunday of the month helps November 2012. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr to fund them. The Dayton St. Vincent de Paul blessed the ground breaking for St. Mary of the truck is parked in our parking lot for donations at Assumption in the snow on March 8, 2015. JoAnn least twice a year. has e-mailed photos of the building’s progress to Free dinners have been provided to the poor, parishioners. the homeless or the lonely by several Franklin The Father Charles Mentrup Council of the churches five days a week since at least 2008. Knights of Columbus at St. Mary Church was Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, First Church of started in 2007 by Jeff Rohde and George Spears. God, and The Hunter Methodist . St. Mary has They started with 32 members and now have Wednesday, with JoAnn and Doyle Key cooking, over 100. They serve the church and the

with over 50 rotating volunteers baking and and attend services here? serving, and live music for entertainment. Often Is it those who were born here, they serve 70 to over 200 people. or the newcomers? We also participate with the Warren County Is it Catholics who live here, Interfaith Hospitality Network by providing two who attend Mass here, weeks of overnight shelter and meals for or who are active here? homeless families. This is after PSR classes are Is it the Parish Council members, parish staff, finished. During the day the parents work to Eucharistic ministers, or teachers? regain their independence by searching/training Is it those who attend Sunday Mass, for jobs; finishing school; acquiring or daily Mass, or many activities? transportation and day-care, and applying for Is it those in our school of religion, affordable housing. or K of C, or Ladies Society? Youth group trips have been made each summer to Harland County, Kentucky; Flint, A parish is each of these Michigan; Mishawaka, Indiana, and other places. and all of them together. Janet Huelsman, Mark Henderson, Rocky Adams, It is both definite and nebulous. and many other adults have accompanied them. They combine services like painting or fixing a Maryland was founded as a Catholic colony roof with a religious camp experience. under a charter to Lord Baltimore in 1634. In Fenwick High School was founded in 1957. 1789 John Carroll of Baltimore was appointed the We were part of it. Holy Trinity, St. John’s, and first Bishop in America. He was responsible for St. Mary’s grade school in Middletown combined the entire country. By 1808 the diocese was split to form St. John XXIII. For years some of our at the Appalachian Mountains, and Bardstown, children have attended them. Kentucky became the See City for all land west of In 2013 the Franklin Area Historical Society the mountains including Ohio. commemorated the hundredth anniversary of About 1802, a farmer in mid-Ohio petitioned our brown brick church. They selected St. Mary Bishop Carroll in Baltimore for a Catholic priest. Church for their Barker ornament that year. They After about 10 years Dominican Priest Farther had an exhibit at their Harding Museum. On Nov. Edward Fenwick visited Somerset in Perry Co. 11 their membership meeting was held in our The first Catholic church in Ohio was dedicated in church and hall. 1818 at Somerset, Ohio. (Our Rita Myers grew up In 1997 when FAHS had a “Tour of Churches” there.) Father Fenwick became the first Bishop in instead of a Christmas Tour of Houses, St. Mary Cincinnati in 1821. church on Main Street at First was one of the A Catholic church was built in Cincinnati in sites. The horse and wagon stopped in front of 1819. Then in 1821, Cincinnati became a diocese the church so people could go inside to see and with Edward Fenwick as bishop. Its area included learn about our church. all of Ohio, and until 1833 the rest of the Northwest Territory: Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, NOVEMBER 6, 2016 and Wisconsin. It was the eighth diocese in the U.S.A. In 1850 What is a Parish? Cincinnati became an Archdiocese under Is it the new building on Yankee Street in Archbishop John Purcell. Later it was split for Springboro or on Main Street in Franklin? Cleveland – 1847; Columbus – 1868; Toledo – Is it Father Jim’s church, 1910; Youngstown – 1943; Steubenville – 1944. or Father Schneider’s church? The Cincinnati Archdiocese now has 19 counties Is it those who live in Warren Co. in southwestern Ohio. or those who live nearby

DECEMBER 4, 2016 Central Avenue on the eastside of Middletown. Middletown also had St. Peter Claver for the The first Dayton congregation was formed in Negro population from 1948 to 1969. Both of 1833 which built Emmanuel Church in 1837. these parishes merged with Holy Trinity and St. Then a second Catholic church, St. Joseph’s, was John to form Holy Family in 1991. organized in 1846 for the large Irish population As Dayton expanded to the south: on the east side of Dayton. - Incarnation in Centerville in 1950. German Catholics came to America because of - St. Christopher in Vandalia in 1957 political upheavals in the 1840s and 1870s. The (with seed money from the estates of Irish because of the potato famine in Ireland Tom and Tony Sweeney, Franklin railroad about 1850. Many were farmers but some found agents. ) jobs building canals and railroads. St. Brigid at - St. Henry in 1962 and Xenia was organized in 1849. The next churches - St. Charles Borromeo in 1962. close to us came in 1852: both Our Lady of Good Hope in Miamisburg, and Holy Trinity in JAN. 22, 2017 Middletown. In the late 1850s, there were Movement north of Cincinnati led to St. Holy Name in Blanchester in 1853; Malachy at Morrrow being replaced by St Phillip St. Malachy at Morrow in 1854, and in 1965. Then in 1984 with St. Margaret of York St. Columban in Loveland in 1859. at 20 Mile Stand and St. Maximillian Kolbe in Then after the Civil War, we had 1989. St. Columbkille in Wilmington in 1866, Main Street in Franklin was U.S. Route 25 St. Mary in Franklin in 1867 which went from Miami, Florida to north of St. Joseph in Hamilton in 1867. Detroit. The tracks for the traction went down In the 1870s there were the middle of Main Street. Riders could catch the St. John’s in Middletown 1872-1991, Cincinnati & Lake Erie traction (or after 1940. the St. Frances de Sales in Lebanon in 1874, Ohio Bus Line or Greyhound Bus) at stops on St. Augustine at Waynesville in 1876. Main Street. (Interstate 75 replaced U.S. 25.) Father Schneider belonged to the Knights of DECEMBER 25, 2016 Columbus in Cincinnati (his home town). On Mondays Father would take the bus to Cincinnati Three churches in the 1880s were for his K of C meeting. Then at 7:00 p.m., he - St. John at West Chester in 1880 taught the high school Church History Class in the - Our Lady of Sorrows at Monroe, also known front pews of the church. as Seven Dolors in 1883. Father Schneider (pastor from 1913 to 1967) - St. John at Foster in 1884. did not own a car. From the parsonage at 115 S. No more new churches close to us until 1938. Main St., he could walk one to five blocks to the banks, post office, groceries, drug stores, JANUARY 1, 2017 restaurants or other businesses. He could take the bus to Cincinnati, Middletown, or Dayton.

Parishioners drove him to other places he needed St. Susannah in Mason in 1939, to go. The three stall garage was built in 1978. St. Albert the Great in Kettering in 1939 The Catholic section of Woodhill Cemetery St. Augustine in Germanton in 1941 was obtained by an agreement by Rev. J. J. had been part of St. Mary, Franklin Crowley and our wardens with Franklin Township

trustees on Feb. 1, 1885 for $1.00. It was 2 ½ Population grew after the end of World War acres on the southwest corner of the cemetery. II, St. Mary school and church were built on

About 400 people are buried there. By the 1940s, The Ecumenical Council was called by Pope the section was sold out, so some Catholic John 23rd and finished by Pope VI in the 1960s. families selected plots across the drive. Some of Changes were made to update the liturgy. Laws the latest burials in Sec. 3A were Ruth Fischer of fast and abstinence were more lenient, the Kempf in 1985, Eulalia Schilling Gaynor 1986, language of the Mass was changed from Latin to Edward Hineline 1988, and Anne Reed 1989. English. More participation from the laity was Fasting regulations: Prior to February 1966 all called for. Just think of the number of our adults ages 21 to 59 were required to fast during parishioners who help us each week. Lent. Fasting meant meat only at the main meal, After the building of the Parish Center in 1961, with two other meals not to equal the main one. it was possible to serve a St. Patrick’s Day dinner The new law required fasting only on Ash on the Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day for the Wednesday, Good Friday, the vigil of Pentecost Irish and the would-be Irish. In 1961 the St. Mary and December 23 or 24. Youth Group held a St. Patrick’s prom for parishioners over 80. MARCH 5, 2017 The Stations of the Cross have been painted several times. The centennial paint was replaced Father Schneider printed a pamphlet by brighter colors. Then in 1993 the stations comparing parts of the Mass to Christ’s life. His were painted white to resemble marble so they poem on the cover was the following: would not fight with the stained glass windows. They were painted again in 2016 for our new St. Mary of the Assumption building. Before Vatican II, women and girls wore hats to church. Many years, they purchased a new one or at least changed from winter ones to spring hats. How many new hats will we see at Easter Masses this year?

APRIL 9, 2017 (PALM SUNDAY)

One year we picked up our palms in the Parish Hall, and marched with them into the church. When we were in Ireland one year, they had not been able to get palms, so some men wore evergreen twigs in their lapels.

APRIL 16, 2017 (EASTER)

There were only 73 families in St. Mary church in 1918 for the Golden Jubilee of the church. There were 120 families in 1947, and 321 in 1967 for our Centennial. We were about 900 families when we dedicated this new St. Mary of the Assumption building in August 2016, and we have about 1,800 families now!

APRIL 23, 2017 Marstall from Springboro. [Tom Tolley is on the left, his brother Alfred on the right on the picture Several members of our parish have received on page 51.] The Franklin Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year” award. In 1961 it was Milo A. Fealy, a JUNE 11, 2017 St. Mary warden, and the Principal at Central School. In 1942 Father Schneider had the five boys in In 1963 Rev. Nicholas Schneider for his fifty the First Communion Class wear white knickers. years as a pastor who had won the respect of the Joe Marstall, Glenn Bothe, Tom Fealy, Charles community – Catholic and non-Catholic. Maloney, and Don Doliboa. That was the whole Citizen of the Year in 1978 was William J. class. Taylor; in 1984 it was Charles Maloney. In 1987 About 1950 there were two organizations for it was Bernard Eichholz, Franklin’s City Manager our Catholic women: The Young Ladies Sodality from 1969-1979. He was Warren County’s first for single women, and the Christian Mothers Development Director. He retired as Confraternity for married women. The first Springboro’s Economic Development Director in group sat in the front pews on the Blessed 2003. He and his wife Mary worked with our St. Virgin’s side of the church on the first Sunday of Vincent de Paul Society and the food pantry. each month and received Communion as a group. Citizens of the Year have been The Confraternity of Christian Mothers had Rupert Ruppert in 1993 the fourth Sunday as their time to sit in the front Thomas R. Foley in 1994 pews and receive Communion as a group. About Judge John B. (Jack) Tracy in 1995 1960 the two groups combined into the St. Liz Buchanan in 2006 and Mary’s Ladies Club, then the Altar Rosary Society, Harriet Foley in 2007. and then the St. Mary’s Ladies Society which is There were very few Catholics in the area active today. before the Irish Potato Famine. The first Mass in The Holy Name Society (for men) was Franklin was at the home of Nicholas Gough, who organized in 1914. They sat on the St. Joseph’s lived close to Sixth and Anderson Streets. He had side of the church for Communion on the second four children, Nicholas, John, Lawrence, and Sunday of each month. In 1966 they won an Catherine who married Bryan Carey. award as the most active society in the Hamilton In October 1867, Bryan Carey made an appeal Deanery for conducting a house to house parish to “the prominent and wealthy citizens of the census that year. town” to help the Catholic citizens whose monetary “resources were very limited to erect a 1968 Centennial suitable building for the worship of Almighty God.” (Father Nicholas Schneider died on Nov. 28, Our first church was built in the summer of 1967 after 54 years in Franklin!) 1868 by Mr. Hendrickson of Carlisle for the cost Bishop McCarthy helped celebrate the Parish of $1,000. It was located in the Commons, about Centennial in October 1968. We had a Latin High Bryant Avenue in the North End of Franklin. Mass for deceased parishioners. There were About 1885 Father Crowley had it moved to Main historical displays, a 56 page light blue centennial Street next to his house at the corner of First booklet, and a catered dinner for $2.50. Street. The June 4, 1944 First communion Class had 1970s only seven – 4 boys and 3 girls: Tom and Alfred Tolley, Harriet Fealy (Foley), Terence Bishop, Rev. Paul Galliger was pastor from 1968-1971. Barbara Thieman, John Rhude, and Anna Marie In August 1971 Monsignor Edward Connaughton,

the former head of Dayton Area Catholic Schools AUGUST 13, 2017 (150TH was appointed pastor of St. Mary. The ANNIVERSARY) Monsignor had a heart attack during the Sunday

evening Mass on Jan. 6, 1973, and died on Jan. 28. 1854 – a Mass said at Nicholas Gough’s Archbishop Joseph Bernadin concelebrated his 1867 – St. Mary founded, funeral Mass at St. Mary in Franklin. Bryan Carey solicited funds 1980s 1868 – frame church built - $1,000. 1885 – church moved to Main Street Father Robert Suver came in 1973 and served 1913 – brown brick church & parsonage us for 16 years. In 1978 a three car garage was at First and Main $32,404.39 built. (In 1999 two stalls were remodeled for a 1918 – celebrated 50th anniversary Youth Ministry room.) On May 25, 1980 we 1968 - celebrated 100th anniversary celebrated the 40th anniversary of his ordination. 2016 – St. Mary of the Assumption Father Robert Suver resigned in July 1989. at 9579 Yankee St., Springboro $7,250,000.00. JULY 30, 2017 Growth of the Parish

1990s Early parishioners were Irish or German

73 families in 1918, golden anniversary Father Joe Bruening, a cousin of Father Ben’s, 95 families in 1931, 120 by 1947 was here 14 years from 1989-2003. The parish seating for 250; 7:30 & 10:00 hall was expanded in 1993 to include seven more 321 families in 1967 – centennial classrooms. In 1996, St. Mary men including 541 families in 2005 - ISPD Father Joe won the award for Best Theme in 700 families – decided to built Franklin’s Bicentennial Fourth of July parade. We 5 masses, standing room only became the twin parish with Sacred Heart Parish 900 families in Aug. 2016 in Quininde, Ecuador. Father Joe Bruening when moved to Yankee Street retired in July 2003. seating for 850.

1,500 families in Aug. 2017 2000s parish 150th anniversary

Father Chuck Mentrup came next, but he was also the Fenwick High School Principal until June AUGUST 20, 2017 2005. The parish was growing and the church building at First and Main in Franklin was In 1796 after the signing of the Greenville overcrowded. Father Chuck brought in ISPD to Treaty with the Indians, southwestern Ohio was lead the parish in determining our future. He was safer for settlement. By 1811 some Masses were killed in an auto accident on Interstate 75 on Oct. said in Cincinnati. In 1817 St. Patrick’s church was 31, 2006. His funeral was held at the Elder High at Vine & Liberty in Cincinnati. The Diocese of School football field in Cincinnati. Cincinnati was established in 1821 with Edward Father Jim Manning became our next pastor D. Fenwick as the first bishop. and retained his position as President of Altar Early Catholic churches in our area: High School until July 2016. We launched a - Dayton: Emmanuel Church in 1837, Capital Campaign, purchased land and built a - Xenia: St. Brigid in 1849, new building at 9579 Yankee Street which seats - Miamisburg: Our Lady of Good Hope - 1852, 850 people. The new St. Mary of the Assumption - Middletown: Holy Trinity in 1852. building was dedicated on August 14, 2016.

Early Warren County Catholics could journey active in 4-H. Cynthia became a Sister of St. to one of these churches or use the services of Francis at Oldenburg, Indiana. local Protestant clergy for funerals or weddings. The first Mass in Franklin was said at Nicholas In 1799 John Kobler, a Methodist circuit rider, Gough’s house whose daughter Catherine wed was sent up the Little Miami River, through Bryan Carey. And whose grand daughters Waynesville to Dayton, and then down the Great Elizabeth married John Maloney, and Mayme Miami River through Franklin to preach to early married Arthur Tracy. If you are descended from settlers. The first churches formed in Franklin these early parishioners, let Harriet Foley know. were the Presbyterian Church in 1818 with Rev. John Doliboa 1956-1924 married Catherine William Schenck, and the “New Light” (Church of Feeley 1860-1939. They lived in Carlisle & had six Christ) in 1819. The first churches in Carlisle were children who married the New Jersey Presbyterian Church in 1813 and Sarah married John Richardson Tapscott Primitive Baptist Church in 1814. Margaret married Edward French, The first churches in both Springboro and Mary married William Lindsay, Waynesville were Quaker. In 1799 Quakers from Catherine married Walter Squier, Bush River Monthly Meeting, South Carolina Paul Doliboa married Alice Graham, arrived in Waynesville. About 1799 or 1802 the Barbara married Jack Rhude. Miami Monthly Meeting was established. Let me know of descendants. Springboro Quakers built a brick meeting house Edward O’Donnell (1827-1896) and Honora 1829- in 1819. 1900) had two sons – Will and Jack and four About 1800 a log house was constructed near daughters: the Springboro Cemetery for Presbyterians. In Josephine married Edward Darmody, 1837 the Methodists built a church. Molly married Edward Costello, The Immaculate Conception window behind Sally, married Mr. Ling. the tabernacle used to be above the main altar in Another daughter died as a child. the Franklin church. It was purchased by Bernard Again if you know any descendants. Doyle whose daughter Margaret graduated from Historical tidbits by Harriet Foley FHS in 1888 when it was in the West School [email protected] building on Pine Street. She married Peter Foley (an uncle of Tom Foley) at St. Mary about 1900. On Aug. 6, 2016, the last funeral at St. Mary, Brother Xavier Eshman, a member of our Franklin was for Thomas R. Foley who had been parish from 1946-1959, died on June 18, 2017. He baptized, married, an usher for 69 years, and died graduated from Springboro High School in 1959, at age 98 ½ years on July 29, 2016 in this parish. and from Ohio State University with a degree in The first funeral from Saint Mary of the agriculture. He entered the Society of the Divine Assumption in Springboro was on Aug. 17, 2016 Word in Techny, Illinois, professing his Solemn for Michael Cappola. Later that week on Aug. 20, Professional Vows on May 1, 1968. For 40 years 2016, the second funeral in the new church was he was a missionary in Argentina and Paraquay. for Faye Iverson, the mother of Ed Iverson of Springboro. We had two veterans who fought at the Battle OCTOBER 8, 2017 of the Bulge during World War II. John Squier on the America side; Joe Kugler, fighting for the Ben and Sally Eshman lived on the Janney Germans. After the Hungarian Uprising, Joe and farm on State Route 741 south of Springboro his family emigrated to America and to Franklin. where two schools are now. Their children John and Joe lived just a few miles apart, both Danny (Brother Xavier), Jane, Suzanne, and attended St. Mary Church, and both were on the Cynthia attended Springboro Schools, and were Franklin Area Historical Society board.

NOVEMBER 19, 2017 Edna and Angus Cable moved to Carlisle in 1954. In 1966 Angus helped develop the Carlisle Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Marstall, Marie Marstall, Fire Department. He was appointed Fire Chief in and William Marstall joined St. Mary between April 1973, and retired in 1982. All four sons: 1921 and 1926. They are the earliest Catholic Dennis, Steve, Mark and Tim were volunteer fire family that I know of living in Springboro. Our fighters and EMTs. Cables also had Carol and parish has always reached as far east as Ohio 48. Kathy. Mark and Tim are our ushers now. Contact me if you know of other families. This week is the 50th anniversary of the death JANUARY 7, 2018 of Rev. Nicholas Schneider, who died on Nov. 28, 1967. He was our pastor for 54 years from 1913- Before and during the American Revolution 1967. Catholics in America were under the jurisdiction This is the first year since 1958 that a child or of London. After the Treaty of Paris in 1783, grandchild of Roger and Teresa Stebelton has not Maryland clergy petitioned Pope Pius VI. Since attended Carlisle schools! They moved to Carlisle Maryland had the most Catholics, Baltimore in 1954. They had nine children and most still live became the first diocese in the United States on in Carlisle or nearby. Roger was a volunteer fire Nov. 6, 1789 and John Carroll was its bishop. fighter for fifteen years, on the village council for Catholics had been in New Orleans since its ten years, and was Mayor of Carlisle from 1972 to founding in 1718. It was under French, Spanish, 1976. British, and then French control. The second Bernard Eichholz came to Franklin in 1969 as oldest diocese in present-day United States City Manager, and kept that position for ten became a diocese on April 25, 1793 by Pope Pius years to 1979. Then he was Warren County’s VI during Spanish colonial rule and it was based industrial development director. Then he was in Havana, Cuba. It covered the entire Louisiana Springboro’s economic development director, Purchase, from the Gulf of Mexico to British retiring in 2003. He also persuaded industries to North America as well as the Florida peninsula. locate at Carlisle. He was an active member of St. After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the Mary, Franklin, president of Parish Council, etc. diocese was renamed the Diocese of New These three men were very active members of Orleans in 1826. our parish for over 90 years. Dick Tracy, Larry On April 8, 1808, Pope Pius VII erected four Skinner who died on June 2, 2016, and Tom Foley dioceses – Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and who died on July 29, 2016 at 98 ½ years old. Bardstown, Kentucky, from the territory of the Bryce David Herbst, who was baptized here on Diocese of Baltimore, making it an Archdiocese April 29, 2017 is the eighth generation from which covered all of our nation. At first Nicholas Gough whose home was the site of our Bardstown covered all lands west of the first Mass. Allegheny Mountains. In 1841 the Bardstown See 1. Nicholas GOUGH was moved to the larger city of Louisville. 12. John GOUGH & Ellen Scanlan The Diocese of Cincinnati was erected on June 122. Joe GOUGH & Elizabeth Neiderlander 19, 1821 from the Diocese of Bardstown. At first 1221. Elizabeth Gough & John MALONEY it had all of the Northwest Territory. It lost 12212. Charles MALONEY & Thelma Wade territory in 1833 when the Diocese of Detroit was 122124. Susan Maloney & Tom HORNER formed, and in 1847 when Pope Pius IX erected 1221242. Kelli Horner & Brian HERBST the Diocese of Cleveland. 12212421. Bryce HERBST In 1850 the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Bryce’s first cousins are also in the eighth encompassed all of Ohio with Cleveland – 1847; generation. Columbus – 1868: Toledo – 1910: Youngstown – 1943: and Steubenville – 1944 as dioceses.

Father Schneider’s sister Anna was his APRIL 1, 2018 (EASTER) housekeeper & helper. Ushers signed reports, and drove Father if needed. Altar boys served Marietta, OH was founded in 1788. Their St. Masses, took out the ashes weekly, and cut the Mary church was the home parish of Matt grass. There was an organist and some choir Whiteley. In 2013 they became a Basilica named members. “Saint Mary of the Assumption.” Our priests lived in the parsonage next to the Holy Trinity in Middletown and Our Lady of church until Father Chuck had his house in Good Hope in Miamisburg were both founded in Middletown, and Father Jim his in Beavercreek. 1852. In 1854 the first Mass said in Franklin was Now priests have cars, cell phones and answering at the home of Nicholas Gough, an immigrant machines. As the parish has grown there are from Dublin, Ireland. many more on the parish staff. In 1867 Brian Carey solicited funds from “the New England, settled by the Puritans, was prominent and wealthy citizens of this town to anti-Catholic until after the Revolution. The first help the poor Catholic citizens erect a suitable public Mass in Boston was in 1788. French Father building to worship Almighty God.” In the spring Francis Matignon raised money to build the first and summer of 1868 a frame church without a Catholic Church in New England. The Church of tower was built in the Upper Commons (about the Holy Cross was dedicated in Sept. 1803. In Bryant Avenue) for $1,000. 1808 Boston was the diocese for New England. Rev. J. J. Crowley became the first resident pastor of St. Mary, Franklin in 1883. Sunday MARCH 5, 2018 Masses were at 8:30 and 10:00 with catechism at 9:30. Father Jim Garland, a Wilmington, Ohio, After a few years, Father Crowley purchased native, was Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati from the Rossman house at the corner of Main and 1984-1992, and then Bishop of Marquette, First Streets for his residence. He had the frame Michigan. On a trip to Ireland he was able to church in the Commons moved next door to this offer Mass in the parish that his ancestors had house. immigrated from in the 1850s. Father Crowley stayed in Franklin for 19 years. Irish Father John Donahoo started five Practically the last debt on the church was parishes south and east of us. cancelled in 1902. Then he moved to Oxford, 1849 – St. Brigid – Xenia Ohio, then to St. Mary church in Piqua. Rev. 1854 – St. Malachy – Morrow Nicholas Schneider (a German from Cincinnati) 1856 – St. Mary - Hillsboro was appointed pastor the day before the 1913 1859 – St. Coluban – Loveland Flood. He arrived in Franklin on May 8 and found 1866 – St. Columbkille - Wilmington that the church was under construction, but had not been flooded. The parsonage was finished on Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk was from Dayton. June 11, 1913. He attended St. Mary Seminary. He was The brick church building was dedicated by Cincinnati Auxiliary Bishop from 1974-1982, and Archbishop Moeller on October 26, 1913. 58 Archbishop from 1982 until he retired in 2009. children and six adults were confirmed that Archbishop Joseph Bernardin was younger afternoon. The ladies of the church served dinner than many pastors here when he was appointed to 600 guests. Archbishop of Cincinnati in 1972. He was The Golden Jubilee of the parish was appointed Archbishop of Chicago in 1982, and celebrated on Sept. 29, 1918. The Zettler and elevated to Cardinal in 1983. He remained in Company stained glass windows had been Chicago until his death from pancreatic cancer on ordered, but were delayed due to World War One Nov. 14, 1996 at the age of 68. hostilities.

The Catechetical Center and social hall was JULY 22, 2018 built in 1961. In 1992 a small meeting room and seven more classrooms were added. On August 2, 2015, Archbishop Dennis Schnurr blessed the construction site. Father Jim Manning and JoAnn and Doyle Key shoveled dirt. JUNE 10, 2018 And Honorary Chairs Tom and Harriet Foley, and Dan and Carol Fedders shoveled dirt. In 1963 Father Schneider celebrated his 50th anniversary at St. Mary and he was named On August 14, 2016, Thomas R. Foley was the Franklin’s Citizen of the Year. He resigned in last parishioner buried from St. Mary, Franklin. August 1967 (and died Nov. 28, 1967.) He was At the age of 98 ½ he had been baptized and our pastor for 54 years! received all of his sacraments there. He was an usher for 69 years.

The parish centennial was celebrated in St. Mary of the Assumption became the name October 1968. We had a Latin High Mass for of our parish by a decree from the Archdiocese to deceased parish members. Cost of the catered take effect on August 14, 2016. We had always dinner was $2.50. celebrated August 15 as our feast day.

Our parish grew from 300 families in 2005 to On August 14, 2016, the closing of St. Mary in 900 families in 2012. We had five Masses each Franklin was after the 10:30 Mass. At 3:00 that weekend. All were standing room only except for afternoon, the dedication of the new St. Mary of the 7:30 a.m. one. The Christmas Eve children’s the Assumption took place with Archbishop Mass had been held at the Franklin High School Dennis Schnurr presiding. The church was full – auditorium since 2006. 850 people!

The Capital Campaign for the new church began in 2010. Annual golf outings were held. We purchased 17 acres on Yankee Road in November 2012.

In 2013 the Franklin Area Historical Society commemorated the hundredth anniversary of our brown brick church with an exhibit at their Harding Museum. Their November meeting was held in St. Mary’s church and hall. That year’s Barker ornament was of the church.

Ground breaking for St. Mary of the Assumption was held in the snow on March 8, 2015. The water for the blessing was taken from our pond and put in a construction hard hat.

Main altar and tabernacle at St. Mary in Franklin.

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First Communion Class in 1942. Pictured left to right: Joe Marstall, Glenn Bothe, Tom Fealy, Father Nicholas Schneider, Charles Maloney, and Don Doliboa.

First Communion Class, June 4, 1944. Father Schneider stands behind the childen: (left to right) Tom Tolley, Harriet Fealy, Terence Bishop, Barbara Theiman, John Rhude, Anna Marie Marstall, and Alfred Tolley

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CATHOLIC SECTION IN FRANKLIN CEMETERY

The Catholic section of Woodhill Cemetery is about 2 ½ acres in the southwest corner of the cemetery, near Gate 3. Father James J. Crowley and his wardens met with the Franklin Township trustees on Feb. 1, 1885. They paid the sum of $1.00 for the section of the cemetery forever. This Section 3A was pretty well sold out by the 1940s, and then Catholics purchased lots in the rest of Section 3.

The Warren Co. Genealogical Society has a master index of Warren County obituaries, as well as a master list of people buried in their cemeteries. Indexes to both lists are on their website www.co.warren.oh.us/genealogy.

OLD CATHOLIC SECTION Woodhill Cemetery in Franklin, Ohio Copied from WCGS Cemetery Book 9, c1990

Balon, Earl 1908-NC Costello, Edward 1859-1928 Balon, Flora 1909-NC Costello, Elizabeth 1886-1976 Balon, Carl 1913-NC Costello, Mary 1855-1936 Balon, Hilda 1915-NC Squier, Walter R. 16 Dec. 1891- 3 Feb. 1951 Nolan, Ralph 1891-1960 Squier, Catherine 18 June 1893-July 1967 Nolan, Julia 1883-1967

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Nolan, Rowland 1886-1968 Hassett, Maurice 1840-1916 Maloney, John J. 1902-1957 Hassett, Margaret 1847-1917 Maloney, Elizabeth G. 1901-1977 Hassett, Maurice, Jr. 1877-1957 Nolan, Michael 1877-1954 Hawthorne, Mary 1900-1967 Nolan, Sarah 1880-1958 King. John W. 1897- Nolan, Louise J. 1905-1939 King, Mary F. 1883-1959 Nolan, Agnes M. 1873-1942 Nolan, William E. 1875-1927 Vierling, Ida 1874-1940 Nolan, John 1844-1927 Young, Walter P. M. 29June 1891-14 Dec., 1961 Lieut. Col. Army WWI Beierle, Matilda 1870-1931 Young, Chauncey W. 1842-1920 Beierle, Carrie 1872-1958 Young, Jane G. 1862-1933 Squier, Fred R. 19 Jan.1917 – 25 June 1922 Bosler, Myra Young 1896-1968 Squier, Sally Ann 26 Jan., 1948, 2 days Best, Edwin 1895-1970 Squier, Samuel D. 18 Mar. 1929- 11 Aug. 1978 Kempf, Harry C. husband of Myra 1885-1958 PFC, Army, Korea Fischer, Lewis A., Sr. 1873-1964 Holweger, Stephen Anthony 1967, 3 days McGrail, Charles E. June 17, 1918- Balon, Henry J. 1878-1941 OH Cpl 145 Inf. 37 Div. Balon, Myrtle B. 1883-1932 O’Donnell, William E. 1869-1935 Richardson, John S. 1876-1957 O’Donnell, Mary E. 1876-1964 Richardson, Sarah E. 1884-1959 Richardson, W. Francis 1904-1917 Sherman, Louis C. 28 July 1883-25 July 1921 Fischer, Ella M. 1964 WWI Somme Offensive Fischer, John P. 1849-1915 Sherman, Alice G. 1886-1979 Fischer, Annie C. 1853-1941 Sherman, William C. 1884-1944 Schilling, A. T. 1860-1919 Sherman, Bridget M. 1854-1926 Schilling, Mary 1865-1919 Sherman, John M. 1856-1939 Harris, Harry C. 1865-1959 Sherman, Charles 1885-1894 Harris, Fern 6 Dec. 1888-14 Oct. 1966 Harris, Paul Edgar 21 Aug 1890-12 Nov. 1967 Graham Dennis 1887-1964 Fisher, Joseph son of H & F 1916-1919 Graham, Thomas N. 1862-1930 Fisher, Margaret D. 1850-1935 Graham, Elizabeth w/o Tom 1863-1942 Cannon, James 1848-1916 Graham, John E. 1891-1948 Graham, Mary E. 1898-1978 Stockman, Isaiah T. son of O. H. A 1843-1932 Burney, Daniel 1868-1958 Stockman, Bridget C. 1841-1906 Burney, Clara A. w/o Dan 1869-1921 Stockman, John J. 1845-1933 Burney, Veronica 1902-1959 Maloney, John J. 1875-1945 Beirle, Augustus 1839-1903 Maloney, Alice Fisher 1869-1954 Beirle, Rachel 1845-1922 Fisher, Mary E. 1874-1933 Beirle, Edward 1877-1938 Fischer, Cornelia 1876-1957 Brandon, C. Edgar 1872-1938 Fischer, Lewis A. Jr. 1903-1974 Brandon, Isaac 1886-1934 Brandon, Elizabeth 1857-1939 Carey John F. 1860-1942 Gaynor,Paul J. 1862-1938 Carey, Mary E. w/o John F. 1866-1925 Gaynor, Eulalia M. 1894-1969 Maloney, I H S NC Nolan, J. Paul 1881-1931 Fischer, Stella M. 1895-1986 Nolan, Mary C. – 1936 Fischer, Myrtle -1954 Nolan, Mary A. 1848-1935 Kempf, Ruth F. 1893-1985 Kaiser, John 1858-1921 Infants of J. S. & S. E. Richardson 1920 Kaiser, Mary C. 1868-1920 Ryan, Cornelius 1848-1914 Ryan, Mary C. w/of Cornelius F. 1849-1904

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McCarthy, Leo A. 1868-1914 Gunen, William 1830-1904 McCarthy, Joseph 1846-1924 Gunen, Jane w/o Wm. 1830-1925 McCarthy, Margaret Cronin w/ Joe 1847-1911 Harding, Reuben C. b. Eng. 1856-1922 Schilling, Teresa 17 Sept 1893- 6 Jan 1984 Harding, Elizabeth G. 1863-1941 Shahan, Cornelius 1847-1914 Deller, Leonard 1856-1929 Shahan, Mary E. Quirk 1850-1905 Deller, Anna M. w/o Leonard 1868-1959 Quirk, John 1808-1892 Deller, Henry J. son 1888-1964 Quirk, Ellen 1817-1907 Shearer, Daniel 1860-1934 Quirk, William son of J. & E. 1860-1884 Grady, Marcella 1873-1911 Grady, Joseph J. 1875-1958 Gough, Ellen d. 18 May, 1878, age 37y Keating, Anna 1876-1947 Gough, Lucy (stone broken, unreadable) Griffen, Mary F. 1862-1947 Gough, Mamie E. 10 y d. 18 May 1878 Lindsey, James 1915-1918 Doliboa, William M. 1891-1892 Lindsey, Paul 1914-1915 Meehan, Michael b. Ardfinnan, IRE 1833-1898 McDermott, Lawrence 1828-1904 Meehan, Mary Shea b. Cloran, IRE 1833-1902 McDermott, Ellen 1832-1890 McDermott, Thomas L. 1864-1922 Richardson, John 3-4 June 1902 McDermott, Bridget 1864-1910 Holweger, Christian 14 Aug. 1847-11 Jan. 1917 Holweger, Mary 13 Mar. 1873- July 1886 Doliboa, John J. 1856-1924 Beighler, Sopha 1890-1894 Doliboa, Catherine L. 1860-1939 Collins, Thomas A. 1869-1949 Doliboa, Alice d/o J. J. & C. L. age 20 y, 10m Collins, Margaret w/o Thomas 1869-1927 Mary-Lyle-Lois Quigley infants Son of J. & A Fischer 1887 Carey, John P. 1853-1905 Gallagher, Charles 1872-1895 Carey, Catherine E. w/o John P. 1852-1899 Gers, Henry 50 y d. 7 Dec. 1892 Carey, Alice H. d/o John P. & C.E. 1896-1916 Finnerty, Patrick 1810-1893 Finnerty, Magdalena 1820-1896 Griffin, Phillip 1815-1901 Collins, Richard 1857-1900 Griffin, Honora 1828-1908 Collins, Maggie 1861-1903 McCarthy, Irene 1872-1941 Fink, Mary A. d/o C. M. 1930-1931 ------Joe 1882-1897 ------Parnell 1886-1892 Griffin, William H. 1852-1922 Darmody, William 1856-1919 Griffin, Anna E. w/o Wm. 1852-1927 Darmody, Mary 1858 – NC. Nugent, John B. 1858-1930 Darmody. Anna d/o Wm & Mary 1881-1883 Nugent, Catherine A. w/o John B. 1858-1942 Darmody, Harry s/o Wm & Mary 1879-1883 Darmody, William s/o Wm & Mary 1886-1887 Harding, Charles M. 1857-1900 Darmody, Martin s/o Wm & Mary 1891-1905 Harding, Mary G. 1860-1940 Harding, Marc s/o C.M.March 1891- 5 Nov. 1892 Sheedy, John 1819-1903 Harding, Alice d/o C.M. June 1887- 19 Nov. 1892 Sheedy, Julia w/o John 1830-1903 Grady, John J. 1825-1898 (the next three stones may be Jordans) Grady, Mary age 60 y 26 Dec. 1891 Mother 1881-1919 Grady, Catherine 1869-1944 Father 1879-1939 Grady, Alice W. 1871-1955 Mother 1891-1951 Dumford, Harry L. 1877-1953 Carey, Bryan age 69 y -11 Aug. 1889 Dumford, Sallie D. w/o Harry L. 1871-1952 Carey, Catherine 1878-1902 Banker, Dora w/o Harry E. 1873-1904 Carey, Mary d/o B & C age 2 d. 6 Feb. 1887 Carey, Nick 14 Jan. 1866-16 July 1890 Gephart, Sarah J. 1864-1947 Carey, Lucy 1870-1962 Gephart, Mary E. 1898-1970 Carey, Anna 1862-1901 Hassett, Mary A. 1874-1954

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Sheedy, Julia 14 Mar. 1883-25 May 1905 Costello, William 1853-1880 Sheedy, Mary E. age 5m, 5d d. 10 Aug. 1887 Clements, Michael 1856-1913 Sheedy, William age 80 y d. 14 Feb. 1931 Clements, Mary M. w/o Michael 1861-19— Sheedy, Mary w/o Wm. age 30 yd. 8 Mar, 1888, Zapp, Harry C. 1910-1979 Morgan, Owen Co. F, 41 INF. CPL Zapp, Helen (Graham) 1920-1987 Carey, John G. 1864-1917 Zapp, Edward J. 1893-1960 Carey, Catherine 1863-1910 Zapp, Lillian M. w/o Edward 1894-1944 Darmody, Hannah w/o James 1867-1901 Zapp, Virginia Lee d/o of E. J. & L. M. 1942 Darmody, Mary 1848-1928 Graham, Thomas L. 1917-1919 Darmody, George b. IRE 26 Oct. 1812-1893 Graham, Pearl 1896-1982 Darmody, Catharine 1825-1905 Graham, W. E. Beebe 1883-1938 Sweeney, Patrick 1828-1901 Graham, Wanda V. w/o W.E. 1890-1915 Sweeney, Catharine 1837-1904 Carey, Nicholas M. Pvt. WWI OH 1896-1968 O’Donnell, John 1852-1936 Carey, James D. 1904-1936 O’Donnell, Harriet w/o John 1857-1923 Carey, Hannah NC. Darmody, Honora 1892-1983 Farrell, James 1926-1927 Darmody, Edward G. 1858-1913 Ferrige, Laverne Carey 1890-1924 Darmody, Josephine w/o Edward G.1859-1940 Espy, Edward 1864-1922 Furlong, Mabel 27 Jan. 1890-19 Oct. 1899 Goonon, Michael 1863-1906 Wilson, Harry 26 Sep. 1899-5, Oct. 1923 Goonon, Elizabeth 1868-1909 Allen, Henry s/o Mary 1860-1901 Goonon, Julia 1819-1907 Allen, Mary 1827-1910 Allen, John 1865-1944 Costello, William s/o Edward 1853-Nov. 1880 Allen, Maria 1869-1964 O’Donnell, Edward 1827-1899 O’Donnell, Honora w/o Edward 1829-1900 Uhlenbrock, George J. 1881-1952 O’Donnell, Arthur D. 1888- 1904 Uhlenbrock, Margaret P. 1889-1971 Burney, Michael b. Tipperary Co., IRE1827-1897 Uhlenbrock, Gladys M. 1885-1918 Burney, Mary b. Kilkenny, IRE 1832-1899 Uhlenbrock, Mary 1906-1917 Uhlenbrock, Henry F. 1828-1892 Murphy, Margaret d/o Martin 1881-1906 Uhlenbrock, Elizabeth w/o Henry F 1840-1913 Murphy, Martin b. IRELAND 1842-1898 Uhlenbrock, Henry 1866-1945 Murphy, Mary 1854-1940 Murphy, Mildred C. d/o Edward 1921-1923 Sweeney, Thomas E. 1860-1931 Murphy, Anna 1888-1933 Sweeney, Anthony 1869-1949 Bishop, Andrew 1959-1943 Farrell, John 1847-1901 Bishop, Ellen C. 1861-1919 Farrell, Catherine 1862-1929 Reed, Joseph D., Sr. 1845-1909 Farrell, Mary E. 1881-1946 Reed, Anne 1863-1946 Harding, Carl A. E. OH WWI 1885-Dec. 1957 Lalley, Bridget 1910-1989 Uhlenbrock, Frederick 1869-1959 Uhlenbrock, Bernard 1877-1968 Hineline, Frank 1824-1907 Darmody, Harry L. Pvt. OH WWI 1890-1968 Hineline, Ella 1864-1924 Bowman, Enona Gene 1904-1938 Weichers, Herman 1866-1944 Lyng, Michael 1855-1897 Weichers, Anna M. w/o Herman 1845-1923 Lyng, Sarah 1861-1896 Balon, Frank J. 1860-1938 Lyng, Julie 1855-1926 Balon, Emma M. w/o Frank J. 1870-1849 Conlon, Sarah 1814-1898 Skinner, Edward T. 1832-1925 Conlon, Catherine 1859-1937 Riley, Con 1861-1940 Riley, Ella Dora 1861-1912 Costello, Edward 1825-1899 Riley, Mary NC – 1939 Costello, Elizabeth 1826-1913

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Riley, Catherine NC – 1928 Hineline, Edward N. 19 Apr. 1921-6 Dec. 1988 Reed, Fred 1901-1984 TEC 4 U.S. Army WWII Reed, John W. 1884-1961 Wheeler, Charles Francis 1906-1974 Reed, Joseph D., Jr. 1882-1949 Wheeler, Esther Spaeth w/o Charles F.1906-NC Wood William E. 1890-1944 Wood, Lillian F. w/o Wm. E. 1893-1926 O’Maley, Ollie 1852-1928 Tracy, Mary E. 1876-1919 Sweeney, Timothy A. 1866-1927 Meehan, Charles 1861-1920 Sweeney, John S. 1858-1909 Meehan, Terrance A. 1864-1936 Bates, John 1857-1908 Tracy, Stella NC-16 Dec 1912 Bates, Elizabeth w/o John 1888-NC Tracy, Edward 1847-1921 Updyke, Elizabeth 1888-1980 Tracy, Mary w/o Edward 1851-1887 Wheeler, James F. NC – 1937 Wheeler, Mary E. nee Sweeney NC-1949 Bishop, Charles H. 1886-1964 Zinck, Charlie J. 1881-1925 Bishop, Maurice M. 1871-1931 Riley, Thomas 1835-1916 Bishop, Martin 1854-1930 Ellen Riley w/o Thomas 1831-1907 Bishop, Caroline 1852-1925 Riley, John W. 1859-1918 Maley, Eliz. Wood w/o Thomas 1891-1920 Hall, Norma Riley 1898-1972 Wood, Edward G. 1865-1897 Newhouse, Henry 1833-1910 Wood, Ellen M. w/o Edward G. 1868-1911 Newhouse, Mary 1934-1920

Chapman, Albert H. 1882-1905 Farrell, Hugh 1883-1931 Chapman, Mary E. w/o Albert H. 1877-1958 Farrell, Laura A. school named for 1881-1974 Furlong, Anna McBel 27 Jan. 1890-19 Oct. 1895 Farrell, Kathryn 1889-1960 Keating, James 1843-1910 Zinck, John 1879-1963 Keating, Helen J. 1849-1932 Newcomb Infant son of C. S & M. Newcomb Bergen, William 1818-1906 Newcomb, Dale W. s/o Clarence & D.1954 - NC Bergen, Margaret 1843-1922 Young, Francis W. 1904-1909 Bergen, John Jacob no stone age 75y d. 1939 Jordan, Thomas 1843-1923 Bergen, Emma Fox no stone age 72 y d. 1950 Jordan, Bridget 1854-1902 Bergen, Robert F. no stone d. 1916 Jordan, Joan Frances 1881-1915 Doyle, Bernard b. Kings County, IRE 1821-1903 Furlong, Thomas 1850-1909 Doyle, Margaret b. Leitrim County, IRE1832-1912 Furlong, Ellen 1854-1935 Gallaher, Catherine w/o Wm. 1832-1902 Maley, Patrick 1841-1936 Maley, Catherine 1862-1932 Wheeler, Charles Frances 1906-1974 Wheeler, Esther Spaeth w/o Charles F.1906-NC Brown, Richard W. “Dick” 1936-1956 Tracy, Arthur G. 1901-1973 Brown, Paul M. 1893-1957 Tracy, Carrie 1881-1969 Brown, Mae Wood 1895-1957 Tracy, William 1882-1967 Fish, Albert T. 1903-1929 Tracy, Joseph H. 1904-1949 Kennedy, Paul E. 1878-1933 Tracy, Timothy 1915-1949 Downs, Marion M. 1911-1917 Royer, William J. 1878-1953 Hineline, Robert 1908-1928 Hineline, Olive A. 1898-1982 Hineline, Carl A. 1895-1935 Moore, Magdalina 1862-1926 Bothe, James E. s/o Meinrad & Florence Klaber, Willard R. 1927-1985 1923-1924 Klaber, Mary Margaret w/o Willard 1924-1982 Hineline, Carl. L. 1917-1922 Hineline, Agnes b. IRE 1 Nov. 1890-4 Nov. 1918 Harding, J. Frederick 1898-1986 Beach, Hannie GardenierNov. 1901-26 Apr 1988

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SECTION 3 – LATER BURIALS

Grimes, Stephanie Evans 1959-1980 Whittenhagen, Ronald Joseph 1954-1978 Myerly, Robert M. 1918-1984 Dempsey, Lucille M. 1894-1984 Myerly, M. Katherine 1921-2008 Taylor, William J. 1905-1979 Simmons, Vernon Aug. 1896-June 1966 Taylor, Laura M. 1904-1982 Simmons, Marie B. July 1896-May 1974 Woodward, Agnes C. 1897-1957 O’Donnell, Richard B. WWII -1978 Allen, Mary Agnes 1922-1962 O’Donnell, Margaret Fisher Young, Elmer 1902- Costello, Elizabeth A. 1912-1980 West, Andrew Thomas 1969-1974 Jordan, Elizabeth A. 1891-1976 Scearce, Claude W. WWII 1913-1967 Costello, Michael E. 1872-1956 Jones, Robert WWII, Korea 1925-1979 Costello, Catherine 1883-1957

Burney, Leo. J. 1907-1969 Stonecash, Mark P. 1923 Burney, Mary B. 1909- Stonecash, Clement A. 1888-1966 Masoner, John 1912-1997 Stonecash, Eva M. 1890 Masoner, Frances B. 1910-1985 Stonecash, Peter J. 1876-1949 Adams, Cline 1919-1984 Stonecash, Blanche M. 1885-1975 Adams, Addie H. 1917-1987 Evans, Robert J. 1934-1998 Tracy, Peter Sean 1957-1957 Evans, M. Carole 1936 – Tracy, Richard 1919 Tracy, Norma Jean 1923-2010 O’Donnell, Marcella 1911-1995 Boswell, Virgil Rice Army WWII 1896-1975 O’Donnell, Margaret H. 1904-1972 Fisher, John J. 1885-1938 Branham, Lawrence C. 1906-1985 Carpenter, David 1900-1971 Branham, Kathryn E 1905-1973 Carpenter, Mary Lou 1879-1980 Gibbons, Judith Margaret 1948-1969 Scearce Claude W. vet 1913-1967 Fink, Theodore 1861-1965 Scearce, Julia M. 1923 Fink, Ida L. 1879-1980 Huber, Francis E 1908-1926 Fealy, Milo 1899-1983 Huber, Margaret C. 1903-1966 Fealy, Lucile B. 1902-1998 Chapman, Albert E. 1906-1967 Fealy, David Paul 1937-1946 Chapman, Ann H. 1920- Schilling Kurtz, Arthur T. 1905-1968 Simmons, Robert E. WWI 1922-1945 Kurtz, Florence 1905-1983 Murphy Edward C. 1876-1951 Herb James S, 1909-1971 Murphy, Caroline W. 1883-1961 Herb, Mary A. 1909- Beier, Paul 1910 Bieir, Lucile M. 1913-1962 Lindsay, William C. 1888-1957 Squier, Joseph R. WW II 1926-1974 Lindsay, Mary E. 1889-1965 Fink, William D. 1908-1956 Sullivan, John 1888-1956 Fink, Myrtle M. 1909 Sullivan, Elizabeth E. 1879-1973 White, Roy A. 1891-1953 Young, Fran, 1999-1970 White, Florence P. 1896-1978 Young, Martha P. 1880-1956 Bothe, Meinrad C. WW I 1890-1952 Bothe, Florence P. 1890- Hetzler, David W/ 1906-2001 O’Donnell, Jane 1893-1985 Hetzler, Cecelia C. 1908-1970 O’Donnell, Elizabeth 1895-1948 Barker, Emerson 1921- Barker, Lucille 1919-1982 Fisher, Anna M. 1878-1953

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Fisher, Katherine L. 1882-1955 Murphy, Rose E. 1885-1972 Fisher, Josephine A. 1879-1957 Whitacre, Nell Trent 1918-1947 Fisher, John J. 1918-1982 Sullivan, Julia B. 1866-1941 Fisher, Jennie E. 1883-1953 Kaiser, Sandra Kay “Sandy 5 mo. 1944 Hanna, Mary 1870-1940 Fink, William 1883-1953 Egan, James J. 1893-1943 Fink, Leona J. 1886-1958 Egan, Winifred S. 1893-1982 Fink, Reuben F. 1912-1932 Quigley, Robert W. 1914-1993 Hixon, Edward 1893-1957 Quigley, Mary E. 1920-1982 Hixon. Katherine 1885-1957 Staples, Robert S. 1914-1958 Tracy, John J. 1873-1939 Staples, Anna L. 1916-2009 Graham, Edward J. 1916-1957 Graham, Mary S. 1916-2000 Marsh, Lena R. 1905-1985 French, Edward C. 1883-1956 Rhude, Jack H. 1900-1985 Edward, Margaret 1887-1943 Rhude, Barbara D. 1900-1983 Daliboa, John Paul 1896-1964 Todor, Josif -24 Sept. 1886 Daliboa, Alice L. 1900-1980 Conover, Pauline K. 1913-1951 Holweger, John W. 1941-1980 Haas, Myrtle Margaret 1918-1952

Collins, William C. 1903-1973 Bothe, Arnold J. 1894-1953 Collins, Luce Mary 1901-1960 Bothe, Elizabeth M. 1901-1989 Meeker, Alphonse W. - Oct. 3, 1945 Stace, Carl 1874- Meeker, Mary G. - Aug. 6, 1940 Stace, Alta M. 1880-1954 French, Edward 1917-1967 Weber, Arthur J. 1894-1981 French, Jeneva 1919- Weber, Else M. 1900-1971 Purdy, Cassie M. “Brink” 1898-1985 Burton, Warren E. 1882-1955 Burton, Clara I. 1883-1964 Tracy, Michael P. Dec. 28-31,1952 Winglewich, Stephen S. 1861-1944 Tracy, John E. 1900-1984 Winglewich, Mary S. 1860-1941 Tracy, Ruby 1904-1975 Chamberlain, John M. 1883-1943 Hermetz, Mary 1902-1939 Chamberlain, Rose M. 1883-1977 Hermetz, Mathew 1872-1965 Squier, Walter Paul WWII 1914-1955 Hermetz, Victoria T. 1877-1958 Purdy, Patrick J. WW II 1924-1981 Huntsberger, Randall J. 1888-1951 Tracy, Mark A. 1906-1978 Huntsberger, Marie R. 1893-1963 Tracy, Helen L. 1922-1994

Sellner, Charles F. 1880-1964 Rayburn, Mervin Thomas WW II 1914-1964 Sellner, Mary B. 1888-1952 Rayburn, Mary Frances 1919-1971 Gough, Joseph 1871-1940 Tibbals, Seymour S. 1869-1949 Gough, Elizabeth N. 1871-1949 Tibbals, Mary Eldridge 1887-1965 Skinner, Charles H. 1869-1951 Boyd, James Calvin 1911-1977 Skinner, Elnora 1884-1977 Boyd, Mary Lou Eldridge 1915-

Murphy, Mary E. 1886-1970 Eldridge, Cecil Butler 1884-1961 Murphy, Elizabeth E. 1891-1961 Eldridge, Carolene Death 1884-1971 Murphy, John P. 1877-1956 Butler, John, Rev. -1855 Butler, Nancy Payne -1856 Reed, Edwin F. 1886-1958 Eldridge, Sarah Butler 1888-1978 Reed, Frances B. 1889-1980 Eldridge, Edwin Salmon 1860-1942 Sprinkle, Jerry J. 1874-1967 Eldridge, Mary Butler 1859-1931 Sprinkle, Mary Cecelia 1873-1942 Balon, Henry age 63 -1941 Murphy, William J. 1879-1964 Beichler, Sophia age 4 -1894

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