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1883-1983 / e0aCii S t *ran tfoii s ) 6.b IIre h Published for Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 100th Anniversary 1883.1983 by 100th Anniversary Steering Committee Curtiss Reynolds, Chairman 1883-1983

Table of Contents

Page Foreword 5 Church Activities (Cont'd)

History ...... 744 Youth Program 117 Charter Members 8 Vacation Bible School 118 Chronology 3344 Summer Safari Days 119 Pastors 45-60 Charm School for Girls 119 Interns 61-62 Good Grooming Club for Boys 119 Music Directors 63-64 Bible Club Program 119 Youth Directors 65-66 Tutoring 120 Education Directors 67-68 Scouting 120 Lay Leadership 69-74 Friendship Club/Thrift Shop 121 Confirmation Classes 75-98 Pantry 121 Zion Today 99-110 Visitation Ministry 122 Staff 105-110 Benevolence Committee 122 Ralph S. Leonard 105 Grapevine 123 Denver Bitner 106 Library 123 Marvin Johnson 106 Family YOUniversity 124 Clarence Helsing 107 Church Organizations 125-132 Helen Marander 108 Dorcas Society 126 Steve Stark 108 Swedish Society 126 Amy Frenette 109 Senior Citizens Club 126 Lorena Holmberg 110 Sewing Women of Zion 127 Walter Tack 110 Lutheran Church Women 128 Church Activities 111-124 Lutheran Church Men 128 Sunday Church School 112 Memorial Committee 129 Choirs 113 Archives Committee 130 Ushers 114 Zion Development Corporation . . . 130

Greeters 115 Mr. & Mrs. Group 131 Acolytes 115 Saturday Night Live 131 Altar Committee 116 Men's Breakfast 132 Child Care Center 116 Zion Tomorrow 133.135

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Foreword

It is a great honor for me to be serving as ades because it has sought to serve the Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, and that needs, both spiritual and physical, of those privilege is further enhanced by being on who have come under the shadow of its tall the staff at the time our congregation cele- steeple. brates its centennial year. For 100 years this I would be remiss if, in this foreword, I church has been looking after the spiritual failed to give credit to the devoted men and needs of a membership and community women who were called to serve God in which have changed drastically. roles of staff leadership. The pastors and Beginning as a religious refuge for the lay staff in our congregation have set a stan- great influx of Swedish immigrants, the dard for the Church, a standard of dedica- church has demonstrated great flexibility tion and excellence. The accomplishments in its role as a member of the Body of Christ, of Zion during its 100 year history speak having gone from all-Swedish language to loudly to the high level of competence and English, and from meeting the needs of faithfulness in those who have been called newcomers to America from Sweden 100 and selected for leadership roles. I count it years ago to ministering of immigrants high praise to have been given the oppor- from Indo China in the present. This tunity to serve in the tradition of such fine demonstrates the power and vitality of the Stewards of God. Holy Spirit among us. As you leaf through the pages of this One has only to look through leaves upon beautiful book, you will be reminded of the leaves of the Confirmation pictures in the "great cloud of witnesses" who have gone Fellowship Room to recognize the religious before. But you also will observe a living impact Zion has made upon Rockford and and vibrant portion of the Body of Christ the many cities across the country to which which looks as eagerly towards its second it has sent its sons and daughters. It is not century of service as it did toward its first. only building an organization which dis- I cannot close without calling attention to tinguishes Zion Lutheran Church through the boundless energy and labor of love these 100 years, but people—thousands of performed for us by the Centennial Com- them who have come to know Jesus Christ mittee. Curt and Marion Reynolds have pro- here in this place. Those same people have vided spirited leadership as Chairpersons labored long and well in His Vineyard. for the committee. Bud Hakes has contrib- Our church has been enriched by men uted his talent and drive to produce this and women who have truly invested them- memento of our one hundred years as a selves in carrying out the mandate of the congregation. Gospel to share this Good News of Christ In gratitude to them and to all who made Crucified, Resurrected and Ascended' This this Celebration and Book possible . „ our loving and caring membership has fed, deepest thanks for a job beautifully done. clothed, quenched the thirst of the needy and visited Christ through these ten dec- Ralph S. Leonard Pastor

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Symbol of The Holy Blessed Trinity This is a symbol for God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. They are represented as being equal parts of a triangle whose sides are all equal. As the triangle would be incomplete without one side, so the Holy Trinity is incomplete unless we worship all Three Persons, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The colors are green for the triangle and gold for the leaves. The green means ever-living. The gold means precious.

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Charter Members

August Adamson Charles Freed and Family August Nelson A.W. Anderson Frank 0. Freed Carrie Nelson Albert Anderson and Family G.A. Freed Nels Oscar Nelson August Anderson and Family A. Friding and Family Ola B. Nelson C.A. Anderson and Family A. Frithiof and Family Oscar Nelson and Family C.F. Anderson and Family A.W. Frithiof Petter Nelson and Family F. Anderson Alfred Glans and Family John Nordberg and Family Frank W. Anderson and Family J.A. Glans and Family C.J. Norman and Family L.G. Anderson and Family Hedda Gronberg Andrew Nyberg and Family Martin Anderson John Gronlund and Family Charles Nygren Otto Anderson and Family John Hanson N.P. Nygren and Wife P.E. Anderson Jonas Hokanson and Family John Olson and Family J.M. Bengston and Family John Jacobson and Family J.P. Palmer and Family J.F. Benson and Family Joseph Jacobson and Wife Ingevar Person and Family Emma Bergquist F.G. Johnson N.G. Person Gustaf Bergquist and Wife G.A. Johnson and Family C.F. Peterson Gustaf Adolph Bergquist Henry Johnson Daniel Peterson Oscar Bergquist L. Johnson G. Peterson C.G. Bergren Olaf Johnson Gustaf Peterson and Family Andrew Bergsten and Wife C. Jones and Family Isaak Peterson and Family Joseph Bergsten and Wife Eskell Kallstrom and Family J.A. Peterson and Family J. Billstrand and Family Johannes Kallstrom Oscar Peterson Oscar Billstrand and Family John W. Kallstrom Pontius Peterson and Family Charles Bjorklund and Family Andrew Kjellgren Samuel Peterson C. Bolin and Family Johannes Kjellgren and Wife August Rosen and Family Andrew Borg and Family Samuel Kjellgren C.E. Rydberg and Family C.A. Borg C.O. Koberg and Family Charles J. Salen A. Bredeberg J.P. Kron and Family Louis Sanden and Family Albert Carlson Mary Kron John Soderstrom and Family August Carlson and Family Otto Kronwall and Wife A. Stolberg and Family Charles Carlson Albert J. Larson John Stolgren and Family John Carlson Jonas Larson and Family J.P. Sundstrom and Family N.P. Carlson O.H. Larson A. Svenson and Family A.S. Charn and Family Frank Lind and Family Albert Svenson C.M. Danielson and Wife Gust Linder and Family Andrew Svenson and Family Eksell J.C. Littzelle C.E. Tornquist C.A. Ekstrom C.E. Lundberg Claus Tornquist and Wife Frans E. Erickson and Family Hans Lundberg and Family J.F. Tornquist Olaf Erikson F.B. Mattson Samuel Yonstrand and Family

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Imagine the scene in midsummer 1883, such an offensive life has been expelled when a number of Swedish immigrants from any other church, or any person who who had settled in Rockford, Illinois met in was a member of any secret society." the basement of the Swedish Methodist At the same time the membership de- Church to establish their own place of wor- cided to ask admission into the Illinois Con- ship as the Zion Evangelical Lutheran ference of the Scandinavian Evangelical Church of Rockford. Lutheran Augustana Synod. C.F. Anderson presided over the first The Augustana Synod was the outgrowth meeting when the following resolution was of a meeting held June 5, 1860 in a Norwegian adopted: Lutheran church at Jefferson Prairie, near "Wheras, The Swedish population of the Clinton, Wisconsin. city has continuously increased, and, This was attended by a delegation made up "Whereas The First Lutheran Church has of clergymen and lay delegates from 36 grown large enough to demand the entire Swedish and 13 Norwegian churches. Their time and work of one pastor, we believe the meeting was a followup to an earlier con- time has come when a new church should ference in Chicago, and their assignment was be organized. We therefore, invoking God's to organize the Synod, known officially as Norwegian Lutheran help and guidance, and in His name, decide The Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jefferson to organize a new congregation on the Augustana Synod. Prairie, Wisconsin foundation of the Word of God and the unaltered Augsburg Confession; said church to be known as the Swedish Evan- gelical Lutheran Zion Church of Rockford; and to adopt the church constitution of the Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Augus- tana Synod." The 146 charter members were, for the most part, those who felt the First Lutheran Church in Rockford had grown to the point where not all the needs of its congregation could be served. In just 30-odd years the Swedish population of Rockford had grown rapidly, the church facilities were overcrowded, and some felt it was time to organize a new church. Eight candidates for the ministry were or- The first deacons of the new church dained at this time and Rev. T.N. Hasselquist were: C.F. Anderson, Jonas Larson, Jonas was elected first president. Hokanson, J.A. Glans, J.P. Kron, and Isaak Synod membership at its beginning was Peterson. First trustees were: Andrew 4,967. Borg, G.C. Wennerstrom, N.P. Nygren, The word Augustana is the Latin name for Frank Anderson, C. Rydberg and C.O. the Augsburg confession and signifies the Nilson. desire of its members to hold the Word of Members of the new church also re- God as the foundation of their faith. solved: "Membership in the new organi- In succeeding meetings C.F. Anderson zation should be granted to no person who was elected chairman of the Church Coun- is known to live an ungodly life or who, for cil, and Chick's Hall was rented for $10 a

9 month where services were held for a Regretfully, the new congregation time. In less than a year, that first church Was without a pastor and members had home was overcrowded and services were not received Holy Communion for many moved to East State Street. Metropolitan months. Hall became the next house of worship A call had been extended to Reverend C.J. until the congregation completed its own Petri of Philadelphia who declined the call. church. Early in March, 1884, the Illinois Con- The new church site was on property at ference sent a message in an attempt to ad- 6th Street and 5th Avenue (where the just the differences between the new church now stands), obtained from Mr. church and members of the First Lutheran Haggquist for $1,200. Church. In response, the congregation re- In the first few weeks a drive for funds to luctantly recalled its petition to be received build the new church was undertaken, and into the Illinois Conference of the Augus- a building committee drew up plans for the tana Synod. church which called for a 56 x 96 foot On March 18 a call was sent to Reverend building, with a basement 11 feet high. C.G. Lundell of Little Indian, Illinois, a There was to be only one tower. Precast member of the Ansgar Lutheran Synod. He stone was to be used over church windows. accepted the call to Zion at a salary of $800 a Jonas Larson was asked to lead the Sun- year and came to Zion July 1, 1884. day services and Andrew Kjellgren was Zion had its first Pastor. elected organist and choir director, work Reverend Lundell wrote in his letter of he performed without pay. acceptance, "I would not dare accept the During the early months a Young People's call if I were not sure that it was God's will Society was organized and soon went to and that I could have the assurance that I work securing funds for the new church can depend upon the Church Council and building. A Senior and Junior Ladies Sew- the congregation as a whole to help me with Original Church ing Society also worked toward that end. my work as Christ's servant against the op- stone, 1884 position of enemies . . ." By then church membership numbered around 200, all unified in the effort to build their own church. Many who had no money to contribute toward the under- taking, borrowed funds in order to help finance the church building. Hundreds of days of labor were freely given to the church; many men, after a day's work in MEW 411111111 factories, spent the remainder of the day working at the church. After Pastor Lundell's arrival the congre- 4.1•0 gation grew rapidly and their determina- tion to complete the task became even 71111...%Mraranc="Sed Mint■•■•• mar-NAN= stronger. The building committee was in- el .111: ... wow sate= '''''''''' 14 tIMIV 11■•I structed to exercise "strictest economy" in :7) 1111 YErdrjrA EV-i-111:■ ' construction. The cornerstone of the bous. KYRrlf!, church was laid July 30, 1884. The base- ni ral ment was completed in September and dedicated on October 19. Services were ...272‘7..zapsr, held there during the early part of 1885. "arra E: Amen % a Pastor Lundell was admitted into the Il- VIRSIZ4 ialt --ram m linois Conference in early 1884 and, after the congregation petitioned a second time 7E111 e;l ,.. for admission into the Conference, it was IMO granted.

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-Ong- L' Another aim of the congregation had half year. Full membership was required of been realized. all confirmed members who had become 18 The task had been tremendous, not only years of age. No member was eligible for of- in its building but in its financing. N.P. fice until 21 years old. Nygren who, with Andrew Borg, had been The report given in 1886 showed that 51 in charge of the church construction, died children attended in the first three months before it was completed. His was the first beginning March 15; 82 children attended funeral to be held. This took place in the the two-month summer term, while 52 chil- church basement. dren attended the three-month fall term. By In spite of efforts at frugality, the building 1889 a total of 200 children were enrolled in committee reported at the time of the base- Swedish School. ment dedication that the church building Trustees received permission to hire a would cost about $12,550; of this, $6,750 custodian for the church during the annual had been paid. By January 1885, cost of the meeting in 1885. Jonas Larson was granted church was set at $13,795.85, of which free use of one of the basement rooms for a $7,050 was still owed. Thursday School. He was to be responsible At a congregational meeting in March for heating and cleaning this room. 1884 it was determined that membership When the congregation met in March dues should remain at $1 (one dollar) per 1885 the building committee reported that quarter for men and 50 (fifty) cents for it would cost $3,515 to finish the church women. Education was an early concern of Zion's congregation. At the annual meeting in Oc- tober 1884, Jonas Larson, one of the first Zion deacons, was granted free use of a room in the new church basement for a Thursday School class. Trustees arranged with him for cleaning and heating the room. There, he taught the Swedish language and gave religious instruction. Tuition for this training was 50 (fifty) cents per month for children of Zion members, $1 (one dollar) per month for children of non-members. The operation of the school was almost self-supporting from the very Church sanctuary, beginning. In the first three months of op- auditorium. Trustees were directed to seek 1885 eration, income was shown as $52.99, while a loan of $3,000 for this, and the building Jonas Larson's salary was $60. committee was notified that completion of Pastor Lundell reported at the annual the auditorium should not exceed $4,000. congregational meeting January 7, 1885 Workers hurried to complete the church after his first six months as Zion's pastor, during the summer of 1885 and dedication "Not the least satisfaction for me and the services were held that year on October 11. congregation was a good understanding Reverend Erland Carlsson, president of between pastor and the congregation." He Augustana Synod, officiated. He was noted that the entire congregation had assisted by Reverend M.C. Ranseen, presi- worked with him "with regard to God's dent of the Illinois conference; Reverend preaching and the blessings thereof." A S.P.A. Lindahl of Rock Island; Reverend total of 330 communicant members was G. Peters and Reverend G.C. Lundell of reported at that time, with the entire Rockford. membership count between 600 and 700. When the congregation gathered for its That year, annual membership dues were next annual meeting, January 6, 1886, 400 increased to $4 (four dollars) for men and communicants and 200 children were 2 $ (two dollars) for women, payable every recorded. At that time the number of

deacons and trustees was increased from On September 1, 1887, Pastor Lundell re- six to nine. signed, feeling that the welfare of the Even while Zion members struggled to congregation would be promoted. He re- achieve their goal of a new church organi- mained until May 1, 1888 when he moved zation and a new place of worship, it was to Pecatonica. necessary to exercise discipline. Several Following Pastor Lundell's resignation, members were expelled because of drunk- the search began for another pastor. enness and "other ungodliness." Names of Reverend C.F. Sandstrom was called, but he delinquent members were read at the an- declined. Student Sven Gustaf Ohman of nual meeting, and if their obligations were the Augustana Theological Seminary was not met by May 1, they were to be dropped then called after his ordination in June, from the church rolls. At the annual meet- 1888. This call was accepted and Pastor ing in 1886, Pastor Lundell urged the con- Ohman preached his initial sermon at Zion gregation to take care of its responsibilities, on July 1, 1888. to attend church services faithfully. He ex- Thus began a period of spiritual renewal pressed concern over "petty strifes, sect at Zion, and in less than six years the con- leaders and heretics who work in secret." gregation numbered 925 communicants Following this, efforts were made to with a total membership of 1640. reorganize the Young Peoples Society However, in April 1894 Pastor Ohman re- which had become inactive, and thence signed from his pastorate at Zion to accept a was called the "Earnest Workers." The call as superintendent of the Augustana Men's Society continued to meet the third Hospital in Chicago. At first the Council and Friday of each month. The building com- congregation refused to accept his resigna- mittee, which had discharged its obliga- tion, but he insisted. A call was sent to tions well, was relieved of its duties. Reverend P.M. Lindberg of Augustana Col- Still, at the annual meeting January 1, lege, Rock Island, Illinois; this was declined. 1887, Pastor Lundell felt called upon to ex- A call was then accepted by Reverend press concern about "powerful enemies J.A. Eckstrom who came from Escanaba, who have worked against us . . . We can in Michigan to take up his work at Zion on truth say that if God is for us, who can be November 3, 1894, at a salary of $1,000 against us? No one!" a year.

Remodeled sanctuary, 1889

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In 1895, with enrollment growing in the Swedish School, Martin Parson was engaged to conduct classes, which were reduced from eight months to three months a year. The country was seeing hard times, and as a result of the panic of 1893 credit was tight. Many church members had lost their property, and the outlook was dim. Still, Pastor Eckstrom, seeing a challenge to be met in the church indebtedness of $13,193, organized the men of the church into "The Troop of A Thousand Men." Their sole purpose was to gather funds to reduce the church debt. By 1899 the debt was reduced to $9,865. Nevertheless, investors who held the first mortgage against the church debt demanded that $3,000 be paid by Novem- ber 20 or the alternative of foreclosure would face the congregation. Before that date, Pastor Eckstrom announced that someone would contribute $1,500 if another $1,500 could be raised before November 10. The congregation's response was so enthusiastic that the $3,000 was raised, and by January 1, 1901 the debt had been reduced to $6,100. At that time, however, Pastor Eckstrom Stone steps replaced, had decided to accept a call to Grand 1909; spire added, Rapids, Michigan and concluded his service 1913 to Zion on January 1, 1901. The congregation decided to call Reverend N.P. Sjostrom Of special note is the spiritual revival en- of Springfield, Massachusetts to replace joyed by the Zion congregation in 1907. It him at an annual salary of $1,200. The call began as prayer-week and continued "as a was accepted, and Reverend Sjostrom came spirit of united prayer" for many weeks. to Zion in time to take charge of the annual In the summer of 1907 Reverend Sjos- meeting January 4, 1901. trom and Miss Anna Christina Ekfelt of Pastor Sjostrom offered strong spiritual Chariton, Iowa were married. For some leadership to the congregation. Further, in time the congregation had been pondering the first year of his service, the church debt the need for building a parsonage, and at was reduced to $5,000. In addition, church the annual meeting January 1, 1910, it was improvements were made and the gallery reported that property at 920 Fifth Ave. was enlarged to seat nearly 300 people. The had been purchased for $3,030. During Young People's Society donated seats for that year a building committee was charged the gallery. That year, the pastor's salary with building a parsonage, with the cost not was increased to $1,400 per year. to exceed $5,000. Total cost of lot and par- In 1902 more progress was made and by sonage was $8,393.88, and by the annual November 9 the total indebtedness of the meeting in 1911, indebtedness for this had Congregation had been satisfied. Soon after, been reduced to $3,452. an old debt to Augustana College and Theo- However, scarcely a year after Pastor logical Seminary amounting to $500 also Sjostrom and his wife moved into their new was settled, and in 1906 a lot adjoining home, his health began to fail. On February the church property on the south side Was 6, 1912, Pastor Sjostrom entered into rest. purchased. 13 An adjourned annual meeting recon- the spiritual and social needs of these vened March 27, 1912, when a call was young men. extended to Reverend G.E. Hemdahl of Pax- At the congregational meeting in January ton, Illinois. This call was accepted. Pastor 1917, Pastor Hemdahl noted that there Hemdahl's salary was set at $1,500 per year, seemed to be a need for more Sunday plus free use of the parsonage and a Christ- School work in Rock View. mas offering. His initial sermon was Shortly thereafter Oscar Anderson made delivered in October, 1912. available an empty store at the corner of During the months between Pastor Sjos- 14th Avenue and 20th Street, and a Sunday trom's death and Pastor Hemdahl's arrival School was started, with N.A. Nilsson its at Zion., Dr. L.G. Abrahamson of Rock first superintendent. That first year 70 Island served as vice pastor. pupils were enrolled, and the enrollment Pastor Hemdahl proved to be a strong, ef- grew each year following. fective leader who saw many physical im- Tabor Church chapel, provements made to the church facilities. 1924 The Men's Society which had been active during the early years of Zion was again revived in 1913. A Confirmand Society was organized and its members were trained for active work in the Young People's Society. In the early days of Zion Lutheran Church, women's place was restricted to that of helpmeet. Their participation in church affairs was limited to church attendance and activities in various women's circles. In fact, church membership dues for women in the 1880's were 50 (fifty) cents for three months, just half of the dues for In 1919, the Zion church petitioned the Il- men. Women enjoyed no voting privileges linois Conference to place a home mission in church affairs. pastor at Rock View. Since no action was Then, on January 1, 1914 at the Annual taken at that time, Zion continued to spon- meeting of Zion church a motion was sor Sunday School there. passed allowing women the right to vote In 1922, two lots were purchased by Zion and a change in the constitution was rati- on the corner of 12th Avenue and 19th fied at the next annual meeting in 1915. Street at a cost of $825. These were to be Even so, membership fee for women was used as a building site for a new chapel $4 compared to $6 for men, and there where the Rock View Sunday School could was a stipulation that only male members meet and where newly organized societies would be eligible to hold office and serve could hold their meetings. as delegates to Conference and Synod Work began on the new chapel in April conventions. 1924 and it was dedicated in July of the

World War I, 1917-1918, was felt deeply same year. in the Zion congregation, and a total of 117 After the chapel was put to use, the mis- young men enlisted or were drafted into sion developed rapidly. Evening services service. Three young women served as Red were held there twice a month, a Dorcas Cross nurses. By war's end, five young Zion Society and Junior Mission Band were men had died in service. organized. Camp Grant was located in Rockford, The Zion Church Council recommended where many young Lutheran men from to the congregation that this mission be other parts of the country were stationed. handed over to the Mission Board of the Il- Zion's organizations attempted to serve linois Conference for further care, and this

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was accomplished in February 1925. Swedish service at 10:45 a.m. All evening In April 1925 the chapel was "sold" to the services were in English. Tabor Lutheran Church for $2,000. The Under Pastor Solomonson's leadership original cost to Zion was $9,000. many physical improvements were made to During the development of this mission, the church buildings, and the mission at Pastor Hemdahl tendered his resignation Rock View prospered. In 1921 the envelope and, although the Church Council refused system was introduced for membership to accept it, Pastor Hemdahl prevailed and contributions to the church, with gratifying delivered his farewell sermon July 20,1918, results. In 1920 membership fees were when he left for Wahoo, Nebraska. $5,833.80, while in 1921 a total of $9,419.95 Reverend J.E. Erlander of Anoka, was gathered. Nebraska was called by the Church Council The year of Zion's 40th anniversary, to fill the vacancy until a permanent pastor in 1923, three former pastors returned could be found. Reverend Felix Hanson of with inspiring messages. They were Pastors Jamestown, New York was first called; this S.G. Ohman, J.A. Eckstrom and G.E. Hem- was declined. Reverend C.A. Lund of dahl. That same year, June 8-13, Zion Escanaba, Michigan also was called, and hosted the Augustana Synod at its 64th an- again, the call was declined. nual convention. Reverend Carl Solomonson of Fegus Falls, Because of failing health, Pastor Solomon- 4 Minnesota was called as pastor to Zion and son was unable to conduct the annual this call was accepted for a salary of $1,800 meeting in January 1928. His death came in per year, free use of the parsonage, and February of that year. Christmas offering. He gave his first ser- Reverend J.A. Benander began service as mon February 9, 1919. vice pastor, confirming the class of cate- At that time only one service a month was chumens which Pastor Solomonson had held in English at Zion. In March, 1922 dou- started to instruct. Evald B. Lawson and ble morning services were started, with Gilbert Monson, both from Augustana Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., a half hour serv- Theological Seminary, had charge of the ice in English at 10 a.m., followed by congregation.

Zion's A Kapella Kdr, 1919

15 Prof. A.D. Bodfors, A call was extended to Reverend H.E. organist and choir Sandstedt of Chicago, but it was not ac- director, 1906-1930 cepted. On July 12,1928 a call was extended to Reverend E.G. Knock of Denver, Col- orado. He accepted the call and preached his initial sermon at Zion on November 11. Again, Zion's congregation and scope of service continued to grow. At the annual meeting in January 1929 it was decided that the English language should be extended to all evening services and the half-hour English morning service was expanded to an hour. Regular communion services in English were introduced, and the Hymnal of the Augustana Synod was used at morning services. The congregation responded by attending these services in large the Zion congregation for a time in 1918, numbers. was retired but living in Rockford when the Zion Church Council called him to serve as assistant pastor. He began this work in 1929, visiting the sick and shut-ins and continued this until his death in October 1932. In 1930 the Dorcas, the Brotherhood, and the Luther League financed several church improvements. These included enlarging the kitchen, lowering the radiators, painting the basement, and wiring and installing electric fixtures in the church auditorium. The organ console was moved down from its position above the pulpit, and a new choir-loft was built on floor level. In 1931 the church chancel was completely remodeled; a new altar and organ front were installed, and a new pulpit was placed at the side of the altar. A choir room was added, the entire auditorium was decorated and new carpeting was laid in the aisles and chancel. Sunday school Zion celebrated its 50th anniversary addition, 1929 Also in 1929 the congregation decided to October 18-22, 1933 with greetings from build an addition to the church to accom- former pastors, as well as from many who modate a growing Sunday School. A two- had grown up in Zion and now were serv- story building was constructed on the ing as pastors in other parts of the United south side of the church and was dedicated States. November 3, 1929. The congregation decided during the an- In February 1930, Professor A.D. Bod- nual meeting December 1935, to call a fors, who had served for more than 25 theological student to serve his internship years as organist and choir director, re- at Zion. The first student to come was Otto signed as of May 1. Allen Elmquist, organist Magnuson, in 1936. and choir director at First Lutheran Church Continuing efforts were made to improve in Moline, Illinois, was called to replace him. church facilities. In 1938 the church base- He took up his work at Zion August 1930. ment ceiling was soundproofed, and rooms Reverend J.E. Erlander, who had served in the new addition were painted.

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In 1939 the church debt was reduced to After years of steady growth, the Alpine $1,500, and in 1940 the church was free Branch of Zion Sunday School was turned of debt. over in 1942 to the Home Mission Board of Allen Elmquist resigned in 1938 after Augustana Synod. In November of that year serving as organist and choir director since the Alpine Lutheran Church was organized 1930. He was replaced by LeRoy Urseth with 93 charter members. who was called to Los Angeles in 1939. During the war years there were many Allen Elmquist then returned to Zion as changes at Zion. After a recommendation organist and choir director, assisted by was made by Pastor Knock that an assistant Linden Lundstrom. pastor be called, Rev. Alf Wattman, who Another important event took place in had served as student intern at Zion a few 1939 when the new constitution, adopted years before, accepted the call to serve as by the Evangelical Lutheran Augustana assistant pastor. To aid in this staff expan- Synod of North America, replaced the old sion, Reverend Knock offered to cut $300 Zion constitution. from his salary. It was not the first time he

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Male chorus, 1938

had done this; during the depression he Zion congregation continued to contribute took a 25 percent cut, and during the food, clothing and funds in support of the previous six years, he voluntarily had National Lutheran Council which sent tons reduced his salary by $300 to help secure a of supplies overseas. student intern. At that time, a statement was sent with During World War II, 1942-1945, the Zion's contribution: "As a church we are young people at Zion again responded to concerned with the welfare of our former their country's call. Altogether, 200 young enemies and would want to send relief to men and women served. them in way of clothing, food, etc. despite Three service men lost their lives in terms of the Pottsdam Pact." The church World War II. Memorial services were held urged that everything possible be done to in September 1945 for Gunnard Anderson, set aside that portion of the Pact which for- Gilbert Johnson, and Brooks Guin. bids relief. Furthermore, Zion supported efforts to In his pastoral report of 1946, Pastor establish Lutheran Service Centers in Army Knock pointed out that the war had and Navy Camps. Even after war's end, the devastated the lives and homes of many

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Preth *Ik fellow-Lutherans in Europe. He urged the the Church in the community. They also Zion congregation to contribute toward decided to recognize this movement as an w rebuilding the Lutheran church in Europe. opportunity to revitalize Zion's local pro- Zion responded to this appeal and in gram. Pastor Conrad urged personal and 1946-47 raised nearly $9,000 which was home visitations to persons who were not part of the National Lutheran Council fund church members. of $10 million used for relief work in As an outgrowth of this effort, in 1947 Europe and other devastated countries. between 25 and 30 teams, of two persons With the centennial celebration of Augus- each, embarked on three visitation cam- tana Synod coming in 1948, Zion's congre- paigns, reaching hundreds of homes in an gation in 1943 subscribed $12,437.50 attempt to bring people into active partici- Pastor Melvin Lofgren, toward the thank offering of two million pation at Zion. Dorothy and family, dollars. This was Zion's share of the Also in 1947 Mary and Martha Society Zion Missionary in $450,000 pledged by the Illinois Con- and the Swedish and English Brotherhoods Tanganyika, North ference. In Pastor Knock's annual report were awarded the grand prize in the Africa, 1949 for 1944 he noted that Zion had gathered all Synod's Church Paper Week, for their ef- Pastor Edwin but $3,000 of the amount pledged for the forts to bring a church paper to 335 homes Swanson, Ruth and thank offering. in the congregation. family, Zion Five charter members were present at Another change in leadership came in Missionary to the 60th anniversary celebration of Zion, Japan, 1952 October 20-24, 1943. They were: Charles Borg, Olof Erickson, Mrs. Helen Wen- nerstrom, Mrs. Christina Lantz, and Mrs. Albertina Swenson. Pastor Wattman resigned as of March 26, 1944. In 1944 and 1945 Pastor Knock alone served the Zion congregation, with interns coming from Augustana Theological Sem- inary during the summers to assist. Yngve Nelson came to Zion in the summer of 1944, while Clifford Johnson provided assistance in 1945. Pastor Frank A. Berg of Beloit conducted evening services at Zion. When the congregation met for a special meeting in March 1946, a recommendation was made by the Board of Administration that the congregation consider calling an associate pastor. As a result, a call was extended in May 1946 to Pastor Joseph Conrad to serve as associate pastor. This call was accepted and Pastor Conrad delivered his initial sermon in September. The Board of Administration purchased a second parsonage at 1702 25th Street for $14,750. Pastor Knock lived in this new parsonage, while Pastor Conrad moved into the large parsonage near the church. In 1946, Pastor Knock offered to reduce his salary to $3,000 so that Pastor Conrad's annual salary could be increased to $3,300. That same year, the congregation agreed to endorse and support the Church Fidelity Movement which emphasized the place of 1948 when Pastor Knock submitted his the congregation authorized call of a resignation on July 26, effective in seminary student to Zion. On June 10, 1949, November 1948. The congregation ac- Edwin Swanson accepted a call to serve in cepted his resignation, with regret, on this capacity. October 13. Pastor Knock had served as By 1950, activities and attendance had Zion pastor for 20 years. grown at Zion to the point where church Reverend Joseph Conrad was called to facilities were becoming crowded. A build- replace him, at a salary of $4,500 per year ing committee was formed to study an ex- and this call was accepted. pansion program and on February 1 a That fall at a special meeting the congre- special congregational meeting was called gation decided that the second parsonage at to consider its recommendations. Approved 1702 25th Street should be sold, and in 1948 were alterations to the church front, tuck- it was sold for $14,500. pointing the exterior, painting and dec- Following Pastor Knock's departure, Dr. orating portions of the interior and S.J. Sibelius conducted Swedish services. recovering the sanctuary flooring. In 1948, Reverend and Mrs. Melvin The building committee reported in Lofgren were commissioned by Zion to December 1950 that, while they had been serve as missionaries in Tanganyika Ter- authorized to spend $20,000 for repairs, ritory, Africa. estimates now indicated that the work As a result of action taken by the Augus- would cost nearly $40,000. Meantime, tana Synod in June 1947 the college and plans had been altered to include a nursery seminary were separated. The Synod was and new lavatories, and the building com- to own and control the seminary; while the mittee reported that the Sunday School Illinois, Iowa and Superior Conferences needed more room. were to own and control the college. That As an outgrowth of this, a planning com- year, Zion set a goal of $8,000 to be added to mittee was appointed by the Board of the Augustana Development fund for addi- Administration to study an over-all expan- tional buildings at the college. sion program. At the annual meeting in December 1948, By 1951, there were 74 organizations

Front of church enclosed, 1952

20 within Zion church; average attendance at The congregation authorized work to English morning service was 899. Swedish begin, and left financing of the project to attendance numbered 105; Sunday School the Board of Administration. classes averaged an attendance of 902. Ground was broken October 25, 1953 on In his 1951 pastoral report Pastor Conrad a two-story addition to the west and south noted that a displaced family was coming to of the church, known as the Zion Lutheran Rockford; Vera Isvekowa and her two Youth Center. In March 1954, the corner- children Edmund and Edith arrived stone was laid for this church addition, December 19. and by the end of the year, the Youth Beginning in 1952 Reverend and Mrs. Center and Educational Building was near- Edwin Swanson were given financial sup- ly completed. port by the congregation for their mis- An important move was made in March sionary work in Japan. Reverend Swanson 1953 when the congregation adopted as its had served as intern at Zion in 1949. On August 12th, contract for remodeling and C. Reynolds, enclosing the front of the church was contractor, M. awarded. $7,000 was donated by Dorcas Johnson, C. Boettcher (architect), Youth Society toward the cost and for use in fur- Center construction, nishing the remodeled area. 1953 A report from the planning committee was presented in June 1952. Recommend- ed were the following: addition to the church, additional Sunday School space, rearrangement of present space and additional parking space at an estimated cost of $300,000. Although it had been stipulated that one-half of the cost of the building plan should be on hand in cash before work began, this was rescinded in October 1953.

Youth Center dedicated Sept. 19, 1955

21 corporate name, "Zion Evangelical Pastor Conrad in his annual report for Lutheran Church." That year, also, Zion that year. observed its 70th anniversary. At this point, Zion was burdened with a A purchasing committee was appointed considerable debt incurred in the building at the annual meeting in 1954 for the pur- and expansion program. The Board of Ad- pose of recommending equipment for the ministration obtained a loan from the new building. A Youth Council also was Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance Com- organized to cordinate youth activities. pany, and the Wells Fund Raising Organiza- In 1954 Sunday broadcasts of the morn- tion was engaged to conduct a financial ing service were started over Radio Station campaign that brought in $256,000. WRRR. Family Night Fellowship also was By 1956, as Rockford's population ex- started that year. panded, so did the Zion congregation. At- The 1954 budget of $146,835, adopted at tendance for English worship and Sunday the annual meeting, was the largest in the morning youth services totaled 1,022, while history of Zion up to that time. Swedish worship attendance declined to an Although work on the Youth Center was average of 85. That year Zion was declared interrupted for some time because of a to have the third largest Sunday School in brick mason's strike, it was completed in Augustana Lutheran Church of America, 1955 and on September 19, dedication serv- total enrollment being 1,010 including ices were held at the Center. Junior Wor- teachers and officers. ship Services began there October 1 with an By the following year, final payment on average attendance of 165 reported by the mortgage was near. At the 1957 annual meeting a survey and planning committee was appointed to study purchase of a new parsonage and the Board of Administration recommended establishing a home for in- valids and aged. Also in 1957, Reverend Carl Linder was called to Zion as part-time assistant pastor. Mrs. Helen Marander was called as full- time education director. Zion's 75th anniversary was celebrated throughout 1958, and in that same year the Illinois Conference was renamed Central Conference. The parsonage at 1310 Arden was purchased in 1958 as was a new organ console for the church. Zion's youth programs always have been Additional to Sunday important church concerns. Shortly after School, 1955 Dale Knotek came to Zion as Youth Director in 1959, youth activities were expanded and a Youth Center was established. Church leaders in years to come remained actively interested in meeting the changing needs of Zion youth. The Zion congregation heard a recommendation from the Old Folks Fact-Finding Committee at the 1958 annual meeting, that no action be taken by Zion to establish an old folks home. This was the decision of the Chapel altar in Youth Central Conference Executive Committee Center, 1955 which indicated that "as a matter of princi-

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ple" a church should not of its own accord $17,000, to be paid over a three-year establish an institution for the aged. In- period. The Dorcas Society made a large stead, the Conference promised to explore contribution toward the elevator. the possibility of a joint venture between In his pastoral report of 1960 Pastor Zion and United Lutheran Church to estab- Conrad noted that since 1948 average at- lish a Home for the Aged in Rockford. Fur- tendance at Swedish services had dropped ther, if the United Lutheran Church did not from 113 to 67. see fit to enter into the venture the Con- The new liturgical service was intro- ference would undertake the project. duced in September, 1960 and on Novem- A significant event took place on ber 15, 850 new hymnals were used for the November 22, 1959 when a mortgage burn- first time. ing ceremony was held signifying $100,000 Pastor Linder reported visiting 863 shut- had been paid on the new building. ins during 931/2 days of visitation. A $5,000 fire escape was installed in 1959 The church elevator, which had been in- and an elevator was authorized at a cost of stalled in 1960, and the fire escape were dedicated in October 1961. In 1960, the congregation agreed that Elevator installed, 1959 Zion should serve as Mission Builder, per- mitting its credit to be used up to $75,000 on behalf of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church of Rockford. Emphasis continued on the Zion visitation program throughout 1961. Three teams consisting of 60 men were organized as a visitation committee. Follow-ups were made after weddings, baptisms, new church members and non-member Sunday School families. Deacons began a schedule of hospital visitation. On April 10, 1961 the congregation issued a call to Reverend Carl Linder as full-time assistant pastor. He took up his duties August 1 of that year. It was also agreed that the internship program would be cancelled for 1962. A carefully planned every-member contact effort was held during October 1961 when cottage meetings were held in 37 homes. Special meetings were conducted Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, received mission support from Zion, 1960

23 for church youth, too. About 100 workers That year a music committee was formed to took part in this effort. assist and advise regarding the church Also in 1961, 300 books were added to the music program. A memorial committee also Zion library. was formed to establish permanent policies During 1962 five issues of the "Zion for disposition of memorials. A committee Messenger" were published. As a gift in on Christian Education was formed to memory of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Lager- supervise educational agencies of the man, 29 handbells arrived from England. A church. At the same time a new curriculum bell choir of 10 boys was formed, and the called the LCA Parish Education Curricu- following year the Ladies Bell Sextette was lum was established. organized, known as Blue Belles of Zion. It was in 1963 also that two properties The congregation authorized sale of the west of the church were purchased for ad- parsonage at 1310 Arden Avenue in 1963. ditional parking space. An event of national significance took Zion Messenger place in 1963 when the Augustana Synod published in 1962 became part of the Lutheran Church of America. Dale Knotek left Zion in 1963 where he had served as youth director since 1959. He was called to serve as lay assistant to the Campus Pastor at the University of North Dakota. The following year constitutional changes affecting church membership were made. These had been adopted earlier at the 1964 Synod convention.

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A new Stewardship and Visitation Com- parish house and $7,000 in repairs were mittee was formed to explore ways to make made to the church exterior. Nineteen closer contact with church members. young adults from Zion spent 10 days build- John Hult was called as Zion youth direc- ing a shelter and recreation house on Black- tor in 1964 and began his service at Zion on hawk Island. September 1. The Teen Center was rented Pastor Conrad announced at the annual at the southeast corner of 5th Avenue and meeting in January 1966 that he would 6th Street. resign in 1969 when be became 70 years The parsonage at 1310 Arden Avenue old. The congregation authorized the was sold and the equity was given to Pastor Church Council to interview and recom- and Mrs. Conrad to apply toward the pur- mend nominations for his replacement. chase of their new home at 402 South The Council also was asked to seek a Alpine Road. replacement for Youth Director John Hult Word came to Zion that year that the who in 1967 answered a call to Guyana, Synod was not planning to establish a Home South Africa to be director of youth under for the Aged in Rockford. the World Board of Missions of the Physical improvements made in 1964 in- Lutheran Church of America. clude a new office for the education direc- Following the 1966 annual meeting, the tor and library improvements. Property Board of Administration was organized in south of the railroad tracks on 5th Street accordance with the new Constitution. was cleared and blacktopped in 1965. Pastor Carl Linder, who had served Zion The end of Zion's fiscal year was changed as visitation pastor, was called in 1966 to in 1964 from November 30 to December 31. serve in Stockholm, Minnesota where he Parsonage at A Senior Citizens group was organized in died in May 1967. 1310 Arden Ave., 1965, with an average attendance of 100. A 1958-1964 Teen Center also was organized, to be supervised by the youth director. In 1966 more handbells were acquired, for a total of 46, and the Zion Blue Belles appeared on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour. By this time, the Zion library had grown to 740 volumes. There were many youth activities in 1966; 30 youths attended Miami Youth Con- ference; an all-league conference involving four Luther Leagues was held. Zion hosted a Rockford Youth Rally which was attended by more than 300. Also in 1966 the Thrift Shop opened in the

Zion Blue Belles organized in 1963.

25 Eternal light in Pastor Conrad Day and he was named memory of Rev. Carl Pastor Emeritus of Zion Lutheran Church. Linder, 1967 The congregation, at the January 1969 annual meeting, approved a recommendation to rebuild the pipe organ at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Later in 1969 a call was sent to Reverend Russell Anderson to serve Zion as associate pastor, which he accepted on June 16. He was installed on August 3. During 1969 the nave, sanctuary and narthex were redecorated, and a complete revamping of church space was begun in order to better accommodate staff needs. Revisions in the church constitution were approved in January 1970. With these changes, the Church Council is authorized to appoint committees needed for opera- As retirement time grew near, Pastor tion of the church. Conrad submitted his resignation to the During 1970 planned remodeling of the congregation, effective August 1968. At a church was completed, including a new of- special congregational meeting in July, on fice for Pastor Anderson. Office for the recommendation of the Church Council, a Education Director was remodeled and an call was extended to Reverend Ralph S. Archive was installed at the west end of the Leonard as senior pastor of Zion. Pastor Fellowship Room. Leonard assumed the pastorate September The church organ was dedicated March 2, 1968. The same year Dennis Holmberg 22, 1970. accepted a call to serve as Zion youth In January 1971 Pastor Leonard urged director. the congregation at Zion to use the liturgy The "standing committee" function of the for Holy Communion which had been Church Council was implemented in 1968, developed for the Lutheran Church. with seven committees appointed to In discussing the lack of growth in Zion of oversee the work of Christian Education, Late, Pastor Leonard suggested that one fac- Property, Evangelism, Social Ministry, tor could be its location. He noted, too, Stewardship, Worship and Music, and that a planned expressway from Railroad Finance. Avenue to Woodruff Avenue was in the September 8, 1968 was proclaimed offing. There was concern that the expressway would be developed up to 6th Street by Rebuilding of church 1975, with a continuation of the express- organ by Clarence way to the downtown area by 1985. Helsing, 1969 Pastor Leonard pointed out the alter- natives left to Zion if this should come about: Close the church doors; merge with a sister congregation; relocate in the old neighborhood; relocate in the growing edge of the city. He suggested the corner of Collins and Mulford Roads might be a feasible site for relocating Zion. Later in 1971 81/2 acres of land at Spring Creek and Mulford Roads (called Hunters Woods) were purchased for $48,000. It was in December 1971 that Dennis Holmberg resigned as youth director.

26 Church property on Spring Creek Road, 1971

1971 was changeover year for con- underway for a Lutheran Retirement firmation; ninth grade students, rather Home in Rockford, to be located at South than eighth grade students, became confir- Alpine and Samuelson Roads. mands. That year, also, children from fifth That year the congregation decided to raze grade upward were welcomed to the altar the old parish house on 5th Avenue. How- to receive Holy Communion. The Archives ever, at a meeting in February 1973, the Committee completed its work of trans- Church Council decided to keep the parish lating the church records of 1883 to 1889 house and renovate it to house the youth from Swedish to English. programs and thrift shop, at a cost not to ex- Date of future annual meetings was ceed $15,000. This was approved by the changed in 1972 to the third Wednesday in Zion congregation at a special meeting January, effective in 1974. in March. In June 1972 Pastor Anderson accepted a Among items for church maintenance call to serve at Christ Lutheran Church in the new sound system was given top priori- Melrose Park, Illinois. That year, also, ty in 1973. With vandalism and break ins Chaplain Gordon Nelson retired after serv- recurring frequently, the Council con- ing in the Swedish congregation at Zion for sidered placing guards on nursery room 41/2 years. windows. In July 1972 Pastor Arthur L. Chell ac- As part of Zion's 90th year celebration, an cepted a call from Zion to serve as assistant anniversary booklet was prepared and pastor. That year, too, Denver Bitner was distributed to the congregation. called from Hamma Theological Seminary In order to give direction to the future of in Ohio to serve as Zion's youth director. Zion, a questionnaire was sent to every Pastor Leonard urged total commitment member asking information and opinions of the congregation to Christ and to Zion on 61 issues. These concerns touched all when he addressed the gathering at the areas of congregational life. Six hundred 1972 annual meeting. He suggested that the members responded to this questionnaire. Lenten season in 1972 be used as an oppor- The results, which were tabulated by a tunity to renew "our faith and dedication computer, aided the Church Council and to Christ." staff in knowing how best to guide the After a long wait, the Zion congregation church. learned in December 19. 72 that plans were It is notable that this was the first time

27 Zion utilized a computer for such work. Pastor Chell offered his resignation in The summary of information that re- 1974 which was accepted with regret. How- sulted was so arranged that opinions of ever, at the annual meeting in January various age groups, men and women, voca- 1975, the Church Council was authorized tions, level of participation in church, and to rehire Pastor Chell under the direction salary could be determined, thereby mak- and at the discretion of the Church Council. ing the data received more useful in deci- The congregation also authorized the sion making. Council to proceed to call an associate The Energy Crisis was a national concern pastor. in 1973, and Zion's congregation attempted On May 4, 1975 a call was extended to to face it by combining meetings to make Reverend Dale Heikkinen of Iron Moun- better use of time and space in the church tain, Michigan as associate pastor; this call facilities. was declined. The Council decided that Zion church In September 1975, Reverend Marvin records of baptisms, weddings, funerals, Johnson was called to Zion as associate confirmations, new members, and trans- pastor; he accepted the call and came to fers (all pastoral acts) should be placed on serve at Zion in December 1975. microfilm. In 1974 all valuable church Also in 1975, parking facilities were en- property was marked by electric engraving. larged at the rear of the Friendship House. In July 1974 a President's Committee for In Pastor Leonard's report encompassing the congregation was formed. Its eight the year 1975, he urged the congregation to members were charged with serving as come to a conclusion in the coming year liaison between the Synod and the congre- as to location of the church and to re- gation and to advise the congregation about spond to the crunch of rising costs versus Synod activities. church needs. During the Fall of 1974 the Church Coun- A task force, appointed in 1975 to study cil studied Zion's declining church aspects of remaining at the present location membership and enrollment. The Council or relocating Zion on the Spring Creek decided on several steps to try to effect a property, asked for further time to make its "turn-about." These included motivating recommendations and agreed to offer a total membership, gathering new report in 1976. members, addressing neighborhood con- However, in June of 1975 the task force cerns and holding an everymember visit. decided not to study the effect of Woodruff The Council also felt that pastors should Expressway on Zion's present site, since visit Sunday School more often and that there were indications that the project there should be more active participation would be cancelled. Instead, the task force on the part of those involved in Christian decided to study conditions of the present Education. It also was felt that the pastors church building to determine how it could should promote Sunday School education best be maintained. Following this, the task from the pulpit. In addition, the Coun- force reported that the building appeared cil decided to institute a grandparent adop- to be in good condition and was structurally tion plan. sound. A periodic check of the heating In was in 1974 that Pastor Leonard system was recommended. revealed concerns about his own place in The task force report, presented at a Zion, and announced he had decided to special meeting of the Church Council in look for another call. The months there- May 1976, indicated that the committee felt after were spent in trying to resolve Pastor that a strong, immediate long-range plan Leonard's concerns. Finally, a summit for the church should be made, and that meeting produced a strong mandate to pro- this should receive prompt action by cure assistance for Pastor Leonard. After the Council. the strong show of confidence, Pastor This task force report concluded that Leonard turned down a call he had re- Woodruff Expressway was 15 or 20 years ceived from another church. away and recommended that a five-year

28 plan be developed for the church in its present location. It was pointed out that the Data Survey results showed 61 percent of the congregation over 60, with the majority preferring that Zion remain at its present location. Maintenance and cost of repairs to the present church building was estimated at $30,000 to $40,000. The task force recommended purchase of property on 5th Avenue to alleviate crowded conditions at the Friendship House. Responding to this, the Church Council called a special congregation meeting in Larson Hall purchased September 1976 and approval was received in 1976 for purchasing the three-family frame apartment building at 914 5th Avenue (later Also changed, was the annual meeting named Larson Hall) and to make needed date to the fourth Sunday in January. repairs and alterations. This would provide Following discussion at the annual additional space for Sunday School class- meeting concerning the Spring Creek prop- rooms, the thrift shop and for parking. erty, it was decided that it would be kept for The area between the Friendship House five years. There is a possibility that the Il- and the new property was blacktopped in linois Synod might develop its use. 1977 and this provided more parking space In 1978, the radio broadcasts which had as well as a recreation area. emanated from Radio Station WRRR since The Council in October 1976 borrowed 1954, were changed to Radio Station $33,000 to cover purchase of this property, WQFL. blacktopping, repairs and alterations. The Church Council also established In January 1977 at the regular annual guidelines for operation of the Friendship meeting, the congregation voted to discon- House, Thrift Shop and Larson Hall. tinue Swedish services at Zion. As for physical improvements, storm Members were told that $100,000 over windows were installed over the stained the next five years will be needed to put the glass windows of the nave, the roof was church buildings in good condition and to repaired, the chapel was refurbished and revamp Larson Hall. two classrooms and the nursery were re- The Council agreed to release Denver decorated. Much volunteer help made this Bitner to participate in a 12-week clinical work possible in 1978. Pastor Education Program at Rockford In addition, the Administration Commit- Memorial Hospital, beginning in June 1977. tee conducted an architectural survey of Arrangements were made for Mark Peter- church property to determine maintenance son to coordinate the summer youth pro- needs and to establish work priorities. gram in his absence. At a retreat attended by the Church Coun- The work of remodeling Larson Hall cil in April some time was spent discussing was delayed because of difficulty in obtain- ways to get more people active and in- ing contractors. The Council decided in terested in church. November 1977 to begin the project by Out of this discussion several goals were remodeling the basement and first floor. brought to light: Keep long-term member- By action of the congregation at the an- ships, consider satellite missions, develop nual meeting in January 1978, voting age more parking area, and increase music op- was changed from 21 years to 18 years in portunities. Council members also saw the matters regarding selling, encumbering or need for more efficient use of church purchasing real estate; extensive repair of space, a need to increase fellowship group church buildings; and in matters of legal opportunities, to train lay leadership. The counsel. Council members also decided to keep cur-

29 rent on the Woodruff Expressway and to In June 1979 Denver Bitner was ordained place priority on maintenance of present and accepted a call from Zion to serve as buildings. associate pastor. An inactive member campaign was also Pastor Conrad visited Zion in May 1979 undertaken, and a program was developed and a reception was held in his honor. for sponsoring new members. Pastor Marvin Johnson asked for changes During 1978 the church windows were in his pastoral duties in October 1979 so treated, scuppers and downspouts were that there would be more time for him to repaired and 500 new hymnals were pur- reach inactive members, visit families and chased. shut-ins, and counsel the bereaved. This was The Council, facing severe budget re- endorsed by the Committment Committee. straints, decided to revise the Synod For a time it seemed as if it would be benevolence for 1979 to $20,000. In 1978 necessary to discontinue Julotta service the fund had been $40,000. In explanation, because the Worship and Music Committee the Council told the Synod that Zion's con- could find no one to conduct the service gregation does not meet the income of most and give the sermon in Swedish. However, Rockford families, that there is a high Pastor Ragnar Moline agreed to take over percentage of elderly with the average age the responsibility so that Julotta service of 60, many of whom are on fixed incomes. could continue. The five top goals established by the In Pastor Leonard's annual report given Church Council in November 1978 were: January 27, 1980, he noted that the pro- redecorate the church, expand the music fessional staff had 123 years of service. program, develop a plan for recruiting new He announced that the American Bank members, improve attendance of current had offered to allow parking in their lot by members, and strengthen youth programs. Zion members, at no cost to the church. With energy conservation a concern, Zion experienced a resurgence of enthu- during 1978 and 1979 buildings were in- siasm among its congregation in 1980: 50 sulated, storm windows were installed. The new families joined the church: both atten- furnace boiler was converted from oil to dance and giving improved. An appraisal of gas in 1979 at a cost of $10,000. Two gas fur- church property revealed that the church, naces also were installed in Friendship Friendship House, Larson Hall and the House. This came about after a malfunction storage shed were valued at $1,857,500; in the old furnace caused a serious freeze- contents were appraised at $185,300. up. Cost of installing the two new gas fur- The Archives Committee reorganized on naces was covered by insurance. March 13, 1979, continued to be active, Weatherstripping was added and light collecting historical items which could fixtures were changed from incandescent serve as a nucleus for the coming 100th an- to fluorescent in some areas. Automatic niversary of Zion, and preparing for the thermostats were installed, and heat was dedication of the Archives Room. turned off in the church on the second floor Responding to a request made by Rock when not in use. Valley College, room was made in the The church sanctuary was redecorated, a Friendship House for Laotian neighbors to door from the sanctuary to the elevator receive instruction in the English language area was installed and a concrete storage and American customs. building was constructed behind Friend- The question of abandoning the present ship House. The nursery was renovated church location and moving to Spring and redecorated, and seats in the sanctuary Creek Road was dropped, at least for the choir loft were recovered. All this was ac- time being, and much work was done on ex- complished in 1979. isting church facilities. The Church Council appointed several of The Annex was refurbished and re- its members to serve as a purchasing com- named Anderson Atrium. Balcony seats mittee for considering all purchases in were replaced, new carpeting was installed excess of $300. in the balcony and narthex. The old carpet-

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In 1981 the Council decided to sponsor a Laotian family, the Sympornmaraths. That NIP November, Mok and Thongsay Thonthong- chith and family were baptized at Zion. The Commitment Committee developed a Statement of Mission in which they aimed to involve not only present Zion members, but newcomers to the church. At a Council retreat in February the mission of the church was discussed and a membership profile was presented. This shows that 27 percent of the Zion membership are over 65; 16 percent are from 60 to 65; eight percent are 40-49; 16 percent are 25-39. Physical improvements to the church in Refurbished annex 1981 include a new sound system, new fire renamed Anderson alarm system, installation of safety railings Atrium, 1980 and a display cabinet in the Archives Room. ing was laid in three Sunday School rooms The large stained glass window on the east in the Friendship House. Exterior trim was side of the church was recaulked. painted at the Friendship House and Larson The Church Council in September agreed Hall. New eaves and downspouts were also to a request from the Laos Association to added. Storm windows were placed on the allow use of a room in the Friendship House Friendship House, and a new roof was put by the Laotian community. on Larson Hall. New sidewalks were laid on In October 1981 Pastor Marvin Johnson the north side of the church and sod also submitted his resignation as associate was laid on the north side. Decorative iron- pastor at Zion, and in December began work was installed on the outside of Larson service as Zion's visitation pastor. Hall after railings had been destroyed. In The purchasing committee was re-estab- addition, new robes were provided for lished in 1981 to look into purchases the choir. exceeding $1,000. By year's end the microfilming of church With Zion's 100th anniversary year in the records was nearing completion. offing a capital improvements drive for Pastor Leonard in his report for 1980 in- $100,000 was discussed. It was to be used dicated 94 new adult members had come to for remodeling the Fellowship Room, to be Zion as well as 23 confirmands. renamed "Centennial Room." At the 97th annual meeting January 25, At Zion's January 1982 annual meeting, 1981, the congregation approved proposed the church's Statement of Mission was revisions to the constitution. One of these reviewed in detail. Some of the highlights changes called for the president of the are: Church Council to be a lay person elected The Administration Committee is com- by the Council and was no longer to be mitted to oversee property owned by the Senior Pastor. Vice president, financial congregation and to draft a congregational secretary, treasurer and secretary also budget. were to be elected by the Council. The Education Committee aims to pro- As a result of this, Bea Hakes was elected vide growth opportunities, encourage President of the Church Council in 1981, ongoing education in all phases of Christian the first lay person and the first woman to faith, establish a partnership with family in serve in that capacity. Christian education and make certain that Other changes in the constitution in- appropriate education tools are available. volved the organizational structure so as to The Committment Committee is dedi- fulfill five areas of church work—worship, cated to involve inactive church members, learning, witness, service, and support. to strengthen the bond within the present

31 active congregation (including Laotian "smick turbulator" in the boiler room for families), to update the member pictorial energy conservation. directory. Who could have dreamed, 100 years ago, The Music and Worship Committee will when a handful of dedicated Swedish immi- continue to monitor present worship and grants resolved to establish Zion Lutheran music activities, keeping them at their pres- Church, that the coming century would ent high level, and will explore new experi- bring so much spiritual growth to so many? ences consistent with the tradition of the Monetarily, the church had done well. Lutheran church. Valuation in 1981 was $2,417,417.71, while The Youth Committee wants to increase the budget for 1982 was $237,896.12. youth attendance in Junior and Senior High Today, congregational activities involve Fellowship and Sunday worship; in addi- the entire gamut of ages—from tiny tots to tion to other goals, it wants to provide an senior citizens. The scope of service ranges adult seminar on adolescent growth and re- from Zion's neighbors to far-flung lands. furbish the Friendship House. Throughout these 100 years, Zion's con- The Social Ministry Committee expects to gregation has made a conscientious effort fulfill the needs of the congregation and to meet its share of the Synod benevolence neighborhood both physically and spiritually. fund, sometimes to the detriment of Zion's In Pastor Leonard's report of 1982 own physical needs. church activities he emphasized that the Among those who have made great con- work of social ministry holds great impor- tributions to the welfare of Zion are its staff tance in difficult economic times—by pro- members. At the end of 1982, the following viding both American and Laotian food have served the church for the number of pantries, trying to find work for the years listed: Clarence Helsing, 29, Helen unemployed, attempting to secure ade- Marander 25, Pastor Leonard 14, Amy quate housing, and providing needed food Frenette 12, Pastor Bitner 10, and Pastor and clothing through the Thrift Shop, Joy Johnson 6. Although no longer in active Fund, and Zion Benevolence, service, our sexton, Walt Tack has been He especially cited the important work of employed at Zion since 1952... 30 years of establishing a pilot business through the loyal and devoted work for Christ and his new Zion Development Corporation. church. We believe it is dedication exempli- As for Zion's membership, 200 new fied by such as these, which has accounted members were reported in 1982, for a total for much of the strength in this congrega- of 2,471 baptized and 1,754 confirmed tion. members. There have been good times when the On August 1, Steve Stark was hired as zeal and devotion of the congregation Youth Director to serve the needs of this seemed to have been touched by the Maker growing congregation. in a miraculous way. In difficult times—of Physical accomplishments in 1982 were war, depression and doubt—Zion's Chris- many: The narthex wall was replastered; a tian spirit showed bright in the darkness. passenger loading and unloading zone was Pastor Marvin Johnson in his 1975 report established on the north side of 5th Avenue; to the congregation marveled that some four ceiling fans were installed in the nave; members have not only been part of the numerous areas of the church property Zion congregation all their lives, but their were painted by volunteers from the con- parents and grandparents also labored and gregation; and the west side of the Youth served in Zion. Boom was bricked up. Many of the faithful members have kept With Zion's Centennial approaching, alive a deep concern for those outside the preparations include remodeling the fellowship of the Lord Jesus. With this feel- Fellowship Boom, installing new floor tile ing continuing in the hearts of Zion's in the choir room and outside hallway, com- membership today, there can be no doubt pleting the paging system, checking and that the second century will find continued sealing roof flashings, and installing a fulfillment of the church's needs and goals.

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1883 August 7, The first meeting of Zion ported the church building would Evangelical Lutheran Church of cost about $12,550; $6,750 of this had Rockford was held in the basement of been paid. the Swedish Methodist Church. October 19, Basement was dedicated. August, Chick's Hall was rented 1885 January 7, At the annual meeting 330 where services were first held. communicant members were report- August 20, Jonas Larson officiated at ed. Assets were shown as $12,173.60 morning worship services; Andrew with building debt $8,180.24. Entire Kjellgren was organist and choir cost of the church to date was director. $13,795.85. Jonas Larson was given August 20, There were 102 voting permission to use a room of the members of Zion. church for his school. September 17, The congregation se- February, First funeral was held in lected a lot for the church at 6th St. basement rooms of the church. It was and 5th Ave. known as the Haggquist for N.P. Nygren, head builder of the property. church. October, Work began on construction Early, Pastor Lundell was admitted to of the new church. Illinois Conference. October, Asked First Evangelical August 15, Permission was granted Lutheran Church to recommend that for Zion to become a unit in the Illi- Zion be admitted to the Illinois Synod. nois Conference of Augustana Synod. 1884 January 1, The first annual meeting August 18, Trustees were authorized was held, when 200 communicant to borrow $3,000 to complete church. members of the church were re- October 11, Dedication services were ported. held for the new church. March 4, Letter received from the 1886 January 1, 400 communicant mem- Illinois Conference suggesting that a bers were reported. committee be selected to work out January, Andrew Kjellgren resigned problems and troubles between the as church organist. Charles Nygren older and younger congregations. was selected to replace him. Zion congregation decided to with- 1887 September 1, Pastor Lundell resigned. draw the petition seeking acceptance 1888 Theological student S.G. Ohman was into the Illinois Conference of the extended a call as pastor. Pastor Augustana Synod. Lundell asked to continue as pastor March 18, A call was extended to Rev. until May. C.G. Lundell of Little Indian, Illinois to July 1, Pastor S.G. Ohman accepted serve as Zion pastor. the call and preached initial sermon June 10, At a congregational meeting on this date. it was decided that the church base- 1889 January 1, 600 communicant mem- ment should be completed first. bers were reported. The congrega- July 1, Reverend C.G. Lundell accept- tion approved purchase of a pipe ed the call to Zion. organ as soon as possible. It was July 20, Cornerstone was laid for the decided to invite Illinois Conference new church. to hold its Fall meeting at Zion. September 7, Church basement was Decided to install an addition on the completed and ready for services. west side of the church for a choir loft October 14, Building Committee re- to accommodate the pipe organ.

33 1890 C.H. Oberg elected organist and choir Through efforts of the Finance Soci- director. ety the church debt was reduced to 1891 August Anderson elected organist. $5,000. That same year chandeliers 1892 The first piano was purchased for the were installed in the church auditor- church. ium and a slate roof replaced the old Wilhelm Swenson elected as church metal one. organist. Mrs. Frithiof Swenson followed her A lot on 6th Street across the street husband as church organist. from the church was purchased and a 1902 Church gallery with capacity of near- parsonage was erected on it by the ly 300 was built. minister. November 9, Church debt paid in full. 1894 1000 communicant members were 1903 Balcony was built. reported. 1904 Bethany Club was formed to aid sick April 25, Pastor Ohman resigned to and poor. become superintendent of Augustana New gas fixtures installed in the base- Hospital at Chicago. ment, a new furnace was installed Ladies Aid was organized. and the church interior was painted. Frithiof Swenson assumed the posi- 1905 Sister Anna C. Carlson of Immanuel tion as church organist. Deaconess Institute, Omaha, took up November 3, Rev. J.A. Ekstrom ac- work in Zion and reported 118 nurs- cepted call to Zion. ing days and nights in the first half Pastor Ekstrom organized "The Troop year. of a Thousand Men" to gather funds 1906 January 1, Prof. A.D. Bodfors was to reduce the church debt. elected permanent organist. 1896 Church bell dedicated. Lot south of church was purchased. 1907 Rev. Sjostrom married Miss Anna Church bell dedicated Christine Ekfelt. in 1896 Young Peoples Society and Dorcas Society were asked to raise money for the new parsonage. 1909 Stone steps were built in front of the church. 1910 Congregation purchased a lot and built parsonage at 920 Fifth Ave.

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1897 February 14, Electric lights tried for the first time. 1900 September, Rev. Ekstrom resigned to begin work in Grand Rapids, Mich. Electric lights were installed in the sanctuary. 1911 Mission boxes were distributed. 1901 January 1, Rev. N.P. Sjostrom of 1912 January, Rev. Sjostrom reported that Springfield, Mass. accepted call to enough money had been collected Zion. through mission boxes to help with

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home missions and summer school Garage on parsonage lot was built. k11 expenses. 1916 Church steeple hit by lightning. February, Rev. Sjostrom died. 1917 Decided to support Sunday School at February-October, Rev. Dr. L.G. Rock View. For this a hall was rented Abrahamson of Rock Island served as at 14th Ave. and 20th Street. vice pastor. 1918 July, Rev. Hemdahl moved to Wahoo, October, Rev. G.E. Hemdahl accepted Nebraska. call to serve as pastor. During World War I, 117 young men 1913 January 1, Decided at annual meeting from Zion were in service and three that one Sunday evening service each young women served as nurses in the month should be in the English Red Cross. language. July-December, Rev. J.E. Erlander of January, Swedish Lutheran Brother- Anoka, Ne. served as interim pastor to hood was organized. the congregation. A storm partially wrecked the front of 1919 February 9, Rev. Carl Solomonson the church. In the renovation a preached his first sermon at Zion. church spire was added and later the Only one English service per month basement was remodeled. was held at Zion. On the 30th anniversary of Zion the Cradle Roll was organized in Sunday church was free of debt. School. 1915 January 1, Women of the church Steam heating plant and toilets were given the right to vote by change in installed; other improvements were constitution which was approved at made. annual meeting in 1914 and ratified 1920 Sanctuary was decorated, two oil January 1, 1915. paintings on either side of altar were January, Decided to install motor on obtained, and stained glass windows pump organ. were installed.

Altar decorated for Christmas, 1890.1930

35 1921 January, Monthly envelope system Swedish services were held at 11 a.m. was put into use. Evening services and regular com- 1922 Two lots on corner of 12th Ave. and munion services were held in English. 19th St. were purchased as a building Individual communion cups were site for the new chapel where the adopted. Rock View Sunday School could con- February, Decided to build a two- vene. story addition to the south side of the March 22, Began holding double church for use as a Sunday School morning services; half-hour English building at a cost not to exceed service at 10 a.m., Swedish service at $20,000. 10:45 a.m. All evening services were November 3, Sunday School building in English. dedicated. Baptismal font donated. Rev. Erlander, retired but living in 1923 June 8-15, Zion was host to the Rockford, was hired to visit sick and Augustana Synod for the 65th annual shut-ins, which he did until his death convention. Zion celebrated its 40th in 1932. anniversary the previous week. 1930 January, Weekly duplex envelope October 22, Archbishop Nathan system was put into use. Soderblom of Sweden was a guest at February 5, Prof. A.D. Bodfors re- Zion. signed as organist and choir director. Daughters of Zion and Junior Luther August, Allen T. Elmquist of Augus- League were organized. tana College was hired to serve Zion 1924 July 27, Chapel at Rock View was as organist and choir director. dedicated. Many improvements to the church 1925 April 8, Rock View chapel was "sold" were made during the year: Base- to Tabor Lutheran Church after the ment was renovated and painted, Zion congregation agreed to hand it kitchen was enlarged, organ console over to the Mission Board of the Illi- was moved from above the altar, a nois Conference for further care. new choir loft was built on floor level. 1926 January 27, Zion congregation adopt- 1931 New altar, pulpit, choir room and ed the 1915 constitution. stairway were built. Sanctuary was Evald B. Lawson served as student decorated and new carpets were laid pastor on weekends during 1926 and in the chancel and aisles. This was 1927. dedicated May 10, 1931. 1927 May, Purchased Geneva pipe organ— 1933 Celebrated 50th anniversary of Zion. project sponsored by Luther League. Allen Elmquist, October 7, Organ was dedicated. organist and 1928 February 5, Rev. Solomonson died. choir director February-November, Rev. J.A. Benan- der served as vice pastor; Evald B. Lawson and Gilbert Monson of Augus- tana Seminary served as student pastors on weekends. July 12, Rev. E.G. Knock extended call to serve Zion. November 11, Rev. E.G. Knock of Denver, Colorado preached his first sermon as pastor at Zion. 1929 January 1, At the annual meeting it was decided to purchase the Augus- tana Synod Hymnal and to hold complete morning services in English in connection with Sunday School.

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1935 December 11, At the annual meeting tendent for over 30 years and Herbert it was decided that a theological stu- Quist who served as superintendent dent should be called to serve his in- resigned. Gust Swanson and Wilbur ternship at Zion. Gustafson undertook this responsi- 1936 The first intern to serve was Otto bility. Magnuson. December 10, It was recommended 1938 April 26-May 1, Zion congregation that church building be re-surfaced, was host to Illinois Conference. entrance to front of church enclosed, June, Allen Elmquist resigned as choir and needed repairs be made includ- director. ing replacing front steps. LeRoy Urseth hired to replace Mr. Sinking fund goal was re-set at Elmquist. $60,000. Church basement ceiling was sound- 1941 December 10, Decided to call Alf A. proofed, rooms in the new addition Wattman to serve Zion as associate were painted. pastor after his ordination in June November 20, Confirmands' reunion 1942. He came to Zion on July 1, 1942. was attended by 900 confirmands. 1942 July 3, John Mellberg, janitor at Zion 1939 The new constitution replaced the old for 321/z years, died. at Zion. Purchased $2,000 in defense bonds Communion report cards were is- for sinking fund account. sued. 1943 First full-time secretary secured. Allen Elmquist was hired as music Prayer room and Pastor Wattman's director, assisted by Linden Lund- study were painted; heating plant strom. was overhauled; floors were sanded Altar and pulpit hangings and a hand- and refinished by young men of the carved oak lecture were donated to church. Mary Martha Society do- Zion. nated altar and pulpit for basement Church debt was $1,500. prayer room. Decided to convert sec- 1940 December 11, At the annual meeting ond floor Sunday School room to Rev. Knock asked for an assistant treasurer's office and storage room. pastor. The new constitution was October 20-24, Observed 60th anni- ratified which limits tenure of office versary of Zion. for pastor to age 70 years. Enrollment in Sunday School was Church debt was paid. Began a sink- 1000 and there were 1700 communi- ing fund with a goal of $30,000 to cant members of Zion. make church repairs. Serving in World War II were 102 1941 In keeping with the new church con- young men and women. stitution, security bonds were ob- 1944 Bought $5,000 in Series F Bonds. tained for financial secretary and February 23, Began broadcasting church treasurer. over Radio Station WROK, New hymnals, 300 communion glass- March 26, Pastor Alf Wattman re- es and 60 confirmation robes were signed. purchased. Pastor Frank A. Berg, of Beloit, con- House and lot at south side of the ducted Sunday evening services. church were bought for Zion by Dor- Sunday School rooms in church base- cas Society. ment were painted, 100 new hymnals A new roof was put on the church ad- were purchased for church auditori- dition, new eaves troughs on parson- um, exterior woodwork on church age, and a new roof and exterior paint and parsonage was painted, church were put on the property recently organ pipes were replaced. purchased. 1946 Zion Luther League won grand prize Alfred Johnson, Sunday School in the Synod during Church Paper superintendent and assistant superin- Week.

37 Reception room was furnished. the building committee reported that September 5, Pastor Joseph Conrad cost estimates of renovation were was called to Zion as associate pastor. about $40,000. Plans had been altered September 29, Memorial service was to include a nursery and new lavato- held for three young men of Zion who ries. lost their lives in World War IL 1951 Archives Committee was appointed. Purchased second parsonage at 1702 Girl Scout Troop was started at Zion. 25th Street. Miss Myrtle Rosene resigned from 1947 Communion was offered once each her position with the Federated Coun- month in English, and in Swedish cil of Lutheran Churches as day- every other month. school teacher. Mary and Martha Society and December 19, Displaced Persons Swedish and English Brotherhoods family—Vera Isvekowa and her chil- won grand prize in the Synod during dren, Edmund and Edith, came to Church Paper Week. Rockford. 1948 Rev. and Mrs. Melvin Lofgren were 1952 Rev. and Mrs. Edwin Swanson were commissioned by Zion to serve as mis- given support in their work as missionaries in Tanganyika Territory, sionaries to Japan. Africa. Roger Nyquist hired as music director November, Pastor Knock retired after after Mr. Elmquist tendered his resig- 20 years of service. nation. November 7, Rev. Conrad accepted June, At a special meeting it was de- the call to serve as pastor. cided to raise $160,000 to handle cost Decided to sell the 1702 25th Street of a building plan which was adopted parsonage. for the church. December 8, At the annual meeting December 9, Building and Planning the congregation authorized call of Committees reported on plans to pro- a seminary student to assist Pastor vide additional Sunday School space, Conrad. relocate the kitchen, add choir facili- A gas stove was purchased as well as ties, a working sacristy, and rear- Venetian blinds. Rooms and walls in range offices. the basement of the parsonage were Lois Tack, Parish decorated. Secretary and 1949 Fire extinguishers were installed, Kenneth Arntson, Intern, 1952 card holders were placed in church pews, new fluorescent lights were placed in the kitchen and choir room, and a new water softener was installed. 1950 February 1, Special congregational meeting was called to consider renovation and addition to the church. Ap- proved were: Enclosing front steps, adding cloakrooms at front of church; tuckpointing exterior; replacing bricks, repairing capstones and chimney; painting and decorating interior of sanctuary, stairway and 1953 Roger Nyquist resigned as music di- hallways; re-covering sanctuary rector; Clarence Helsing was hired floor. for this position. Planning committee formed to study March 25, The church was incor- an expansion program for Zion. porated as Zion Evangelical Lutheran December 13, At the annual meeting Church.

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October, Ground was broken for a committee to recommend equipping two-story addition to west and south new building. w of the church, to become the Zion December, A Youth Council was Lutheran Youth Center. Building organized to coordinate youth ac- plans included alterations inside tivities. the present buildings—total cost 1955 Wells Fund Raising Organization was $198,369.46. engaged and $256,000 was raised for October 18, Confirmands reunion Zion obligations. found 1300 in attendance. Pastor E.G. Choir School organized. Knock spoke at 10 A.M. service. September 19, New Youth Center was Held 70th anniversary celebration. dedicated. Vernon Awes served as Zion's first youth director. Rev. E.G. Knock at October 1, Junior Worship Service 60th Anniversary started. Confirmation Reunion, 1953 1956 Zion was reported as having the largest Sunday School in Augustana Lutheran Church of America. It was recommended that Benevo- lence Committee consider establishing an old folks home. At annual meeting congregation approved calling an assistant pastor. Vernon Awes resigned as youth director. 1957 Full-time educational director, Mrs. Helen Marander, was hired. Rev. Carl Linder was hired as part- Laying of cornerstone time assistant pastor. of Youth Center, 1954. Final payment on mortgage was near. It was proposed that a new parsonage be bought, using the present one as an old folks home or housing for the assistant pastor or student intern, or for additional Sunday School facilities. 1958 Illinois Conference name changed to Central Conference. Zion celebrated 75th anniversary. 1959 Fire escape installed for $4,000 and elevator installed at cost of $17,000. April, Dale Knoteck hired as youth director. November 15, 850 new hymnals were used for the first time. November 22, A mortgage burning ceremony was held signifying payment of $100,000 on new building. Two deacons were assigned to assist 1954 Family Night Fellowship started. in distribution of sacrament at com- February, Sunday services were munion services. broadcast over Radio Station WRRR. 1960 Library officially opened. March, Cornerstone was laid for new 1961 Visitation Committee was formed. Youth Center. June, Four major Lutheran bodies December, Appointed a purchasing merged to L.C.A.

39 August 1, Rev. Carl Linder called as English worship services plus Swed- assistant pastor. ish Service. August, Cottage meetings were held December, New church constitution in 37 homes. reported. August, Lutheran Church Women December 11, At annual meeting sale organized. of parsonage at 1310 Arden Avenue October, Elevator and fire escape was authorized. were dedicated. 1964 New office was prepared for educa- 1962 Choir room air conditioned. tion director. 29 handbells arrived from England; a Dale Knotek resigned as youth direc- bell choir of 10 boys were formed. tor; Al Pearson was hired as summer December 17, At the annual meeting replacement, prior to hiring John it was decided that registration Hult as youth director. should be made for every communion Library was improved. service. Property south of the railroad tracks Five issues of Zion Messenger were on 5th Street was cleared. Bell choir of published during the year. With a gift from the congregation boys, 1962 Pastor Conrad purchased own home at 402 S. Alpine. December 5, At the annual meeting constitutional changes that had been adopted at the 1964 church convention were ratified. End of fiscal year changed from November 30 to December 31. 1965 January, Annual meeting held in January instead of December 1964. Teen Center organized under super- vision of youth director at southeast corner of 5th Ave. and 6th St.

1963 Stewardship program modified. Then Center under Music Committee and Committee on direction of John Christian Education formed. Hull, 1965 Ladies Bell Sextette organized as Blue Belles of Zion. Memorial Committee formed. February, The Senior Citizens group Two properties west of church were was organized. purchased for additional parking Board of Administration reorganized space. in accordance with new constitution. New curriculum used in parish edu- Library remodeled. cation—"Lutheran Church of Ameri- Blue Belles won national acclaim on ca Parish Education Curriculum." the Ted Mack Amateur Hour. November 11, Began offering two 1966 January, Lutheran Chaplain placed in

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Rockford Memorial Hospital. February, Thrift Shop organized. Charm School, a neighborhood program, organized in cooperation with Big Sisters. Zion hosted Rockford Youth Rally— over 300 youngsters attended. Major repairs made to exterior of church. Parking lot blacktopped. Zion youth spent 10 days building a shelter and recreation house on Blackhawk Island. Display cases New Sunday School teaching ma- installed, 1969 terials introduced. 1967 March 1, Pastor Linder resigned as December, Illinois Synod reduced assistant pastor. voting age to 16 years for calling John Hult resigned as youth direc- pastor. tor and Ronald Johnson was hired 1970 Wedding Handbook was written. to assume duties during summer Zion chosen as one of 400 churches in months. the United States to participate in November 1, Teen Center closed. youth survey (June-July-August). 1968 January 17, Dr. Conrad's letter of January, Authorized microfilming of resignation was read at annual meet- records to 1930. ing, effective August 1968. January 21, Church constitution was Dennis Holmberg was hired as youth revised. Church Council was author- director. ized to appoint committees needed September 2, Reverend Ralph S. for operation of church. Leonard came to Zion. May, Confirmation program changed; September 8, Rev. Conrad preached 9th grade students to be given year's farewell sermon; named Pastor Em- instruction. eritus of Zion. May, First woman appointed to Seven standing committees imple- Church Council—Bea Hakes to fill mented to oversee work of the con- unexpired term of Arnold Wallden. gregation. 1971 Thursday Evening Vesper Services November, Early service started started for summer months. at 8:15 instead of 8:30; communion November 14, Congregation voted to served once a month. purchase 81/2 acres of land on Spring 1969 Display cases built in the Fellowship Creek Road for relocation of Zion Room and photos were copied for because of the possibility that the display. present Zion site might be acquired Education Director's office remod- in construction of Woodruff Avenue eled and an office for the assistant Expressway. pastor built. December, Dennis Holmberg resigned Sanctuary renovated. as Zion Youth Director. Weekly newsletter, "Grapevine", pub- 1972 Chaplain Gordon Nelson resigned lished. after 41/2 years of service for the Steeple lighted. Swedish members of Zion. Organ, installed 40 years ago, re- Church narthex refurbished. built at cost of $20,000. Pastor Arthur Chell was hired as May 11, Pastor Russell Anderson part-time assistant pastor. called to Zion to serve as associate June 1, Pastor Russell Anderson re- pastor. signed; went to Melrose Park, Ill.

41 June 15, Denver Bitner was hired as ices and any other duties requested youth director. by families or Church Council. Congregation decided to raze parish October 14, Rev. Marvin Johnson ac- house on 5th Avenue. cepted call to serve at Zion. 1973 Children in 5th grade or higher 1976 September 26, Special congregational allowed to commune at the Lord's meeting held, when purchase of prop- Supper. erty at 914-5th Ave. was authorized. March 11, Congregation decided to October 3, Council decided to borrow keep the parish house on 5th Ave. and $33,000 to cover purchase of 914-5th renovate it for youth programs and Ave. property and blacktop parking Thrift Shop. lot, and do needed repairs and altera- August 13, Church Council decided to tions. establish a Parent-Youth Board to 1977 January 16, Congregation decided to assist youth director with programs discontinue Swedish services. and activities. February 14, Council authorized November 12, Decided to microfilm Denver Bitner to participate in church records of baptisms, wed- 12-week clinical pastoral educating dings, funerals, confirmations, new program at Rockford Memorial Hos- members, transfers, and all pastoral pital beginning in June. acts. After purchase of Larson House (914 - November, Developed Data Gather- 5th Ave.) structural deficiencies were ing Questionnaire. found. Decided to begin remodeling Celebrated 90th Anniversary with in basement and first floor. various activities throughout the year. 1978 January, Changed broadcast from Radio Station WRRR to WQFL. Lucia Fest, 90th Changed annual meeting date to Anniversary, 1973 fourth Sunday in January. January, At annual meeting approved constitutional change lowering voting age from 21 to 18 in matters regarding selling, encumbering or purchasing real estate, extensive repair of church buildings and in matters of legal counsel. April, Church Council established guidelines for operation of Friendship House, Thrift Shop, and Larson Hall. September, Decided to join Winne- 1974 April 16, Authorized church to be bago County Taxpayers Association to used as disaster shelter by Red Cross. protest illegal assessment of taxes on July 9, Accepted Synod recommenda- Larson House, Spring Creek proper- tion to form President's Committee ty, and railroad property. made up of eight members of the con- September 18, Council authorized gregation. Their function is to serve treatment of windows, repair of scup- as liaison between Synod and congre- pers and downspouts. gation, and to advise congregation November, Purchased 500 new hym- about Synod activities. nals. 1975 January 19, Pastor Chell resigned. 1979 January 22, Church Council decided January 19, Authorized the Church to repair south hall and sanctuary Council to call a second full-time ceilings, insulate and plaster the pastor. north hall walls. January 27, Offered contract to Boiler conversion authorized at cost Pastor Chell to conduct Swedish serv- of $10,244.

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February, Nursery refurbished. president, financial secretary and February, New Archives Committee treasurer and secretary also elected formed. by Council. March, Decided not to renew lease Bea Hakes elected as first lay Presi- for parking on railroad property. dent of Church. May, Denver Bitner accepted call to February 3, It was decided to sponsor serve at Zion as associate pastor fol- a Laotian family. lowing his ordination. February, Van purchased for church May 13, Reception held for Pastor use. Conrad on his visit to Zion. March 1, Atrium dedicated. June 11, Denver Bitner ordained. March, Installed security system. July 25, Archives Committee con- tacted Washington, D.C. and Spring- Bea Hakes, first lay field, Illinois regarding listing Zion as president of the historical landmark. Church Council, 1981 October 2, Pastor Marvin Johnson asked for changes in his pastoral duties. Mr. Eggahorn conducted Swedish Ju- lotta Service. 1980 Converted church heating system from oil to gas. Anderson Atrium planned. Formed ad hoc committee to view Zion's future ministry. January, American Bank agreed to allow parking in their lot at no cost to the church. New sound system installed, 1981 January, Decided to hold one service on Sunday from October to May. March, Installed balcony seats obtained from First Evangelical Free Church. May 19, Discontinued use of communion cards. September, Allowed classrooms in Friendship House to be used for teaching English to Indochinese refugees. October 20, Church Council learned of movement of LCA, ALC, and AELC (Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches) to form a new body. November, Appraisal made of church property and furnishings—total $1,831,954. March, Pastor Leonard reported on December, Statement of purpose proposed merger of LCA, ALC and given by Archives Committee. AELC (Association of Evangelical 1981 January 25, At annual meeting con- Churches) to form a new body and gregation accepted proposed constitu- the Missouri Synod in USA. tional changes: President of Church May 18, Two summer interns chosen Council no longer Senior Pastor but a —Paul Kermgard and Kim Rehfeldt; lay person elected by the Council; vice started June 3.

43 June, Pastor Conrad celebrated 50th December, Pastor Leonard acquired, anniversary of his ordination. hauled and distributed 5,000 or 6,000 June 15, Church Council suggested pounds of produce from Iowa. This capital improvement drive be under- was given to about 35 families. taken with goal of $100,000 for re- December 13, Retirement party was modeling Fellowship Room, to be held for Rev. Johnson. ready for 100th anniversary celebra- New stacking chairs purchased for tion. Atrium. July 20, Agreed on smoke and fire 1982 January, Rev. Johnson began serving alarm system to be installed on as visitation pastor. church property. August, Steve Stark hired as youth September, New sound system com- director. pleted. November, Second van purchased for September, Agreed to allow I.,aos church use. Association to have a room in Friend- 2nd Van purchased ship House for use of the Laotian com- in 1982 munity. October 19, Pastor Marvin Johnson submitted resignation as associate pastor at Zion, effective January 1, 1982. October 25, A Festive Celebration of Worship involving LCA, ALC, Luther- an Church-Missouri _Synod and Wis- consin Synod was held at Metro Centre in Rockford.

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Wastors

Luther's Coat of Arms A cross on a heart, resting on the center of the Messianic Rose and surrounded by a circle to symbolize eternity, was adopted by Luther as his own Coat of Arms and as an expression of trust in God. The Christian's heart is resting on roses E'en while beneath the cross it reposes." The colors are usually gold for the circle; the outlines of the petals, red; the background for the rose, a heavenly blue; the heart, red, and the cross, black. Reformation day is October 31.

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Rev. Alf Wattman 19424944

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Rev. Russell Anderson 1969-1972

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Symbol of The Blessed Sacraments 'I'he cross on the rock, from which the living water flows, symbolizes the blessings and the gifts of God which flow constantly into the life of the believer through Word and Sacrament. The color of the cross is green; the circle and the rays are red; the trees, fish and the rock are green; the water is blue. This is used very frequently as the symbol for Holy Communion or the Eucharist.

61 Interns

Because of the growth of Zion—in size of a succession of interns from the Theological its congregation as well as scope of its en- Seminary. This continued through 1960. deavors—pastoral work often exceeded the The first student pastors to come to Zion, strength, time, and capacity that one man however, were called when Pastor Solo- could provide. monson's health was failing. In 1926 and Beginning in 1936, the help of full-time in- 1927 Evald B. Lawson served as student terns was used to assist in pastoral efforts. pastor and in 1928 Gilbert T. Monson came Except for a few years in the 1940's, the to Zion, both serving on weekends. burdens of Zion's pastors were lightened by

1936 Otto Magnuson 1937 Kenneth Farb 1938 Walter Carlson 1939 Mark Wickstrom 1940 Alf Wattman 1941 Arnold Olson 1944 Yngve Nelson 1945 Clifford Johnson 1949 Edwin Swanson 1950 Paul Setterholm 1951 Lawrence Carlson 1952 Kenneth Arntson 1953 Clyde Norrgard 1954 Luther Olson 1955 Bruce Benander 1956 Marshall Gante 1957 Warren Hollertz 1958 Charles Ledin 1959 Charles Holmgren 1960 Robert Turner

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Candle Sticks Here is the candle stick with seven branches. The #7 is often called the perfect number because it includes the three persons of the Holy Trinity as representing heaven and the four directions, North, South, East and West, representing the earth. Seven is, therefore, the perfect number because it represents all of heaven and earth. Each one of the candles represents a gift of the Spirit: 1 Wisdom 2 Understanding (intellectual) 3 Counsel 4 Might (moral) 5 Knowledge 6 True godliness (spiritual) 7 The fear of the Lord (respect) How many of these gifts of the spirit can you find in yourself or in our class?

63 Music Directors

Music always has been an integral part of was painstakingly handwritten by Mr. worship at Zion. This has been made pos- Kjellgren so that all could participate. Pro- sible through the years by a succession of fessor A.D. Bodfors was Zion's music direc- devoted and talented music directors who tor for nearly 25 years, until 1930. Allen have served from Zion's beginning, until Elmquist, another dedicated music direc- now. Their untiring efforts are reflected in tor, led in Zion's musical efforts for a total of the inspiring music offered by Zion's many 21 years. Clarence Helsing, the present musical groups—from the A Cappella Choir director, has maintained Zion's musical to the Cherub Choir. The first director, traditions for the past 30 years. The music Andrew Kjellgren, was elected by the con- directors are listed as follows: gregation; much of the music he directed

1883-1886 Andrew Kjellgren 1886.1890 Charles Nygren 1890-1891 C.H.E. Oberg 1891-1892 August Anderson 1892.1894 Wilhelm Swenson 1894-1901 Frithiof Swenson 1901-1905 Mrs. Frithiof Swenson 1906-1930 A.D. Bodfors 1930-1938 Allen T. Elmquist 1938.1939 LeRoy Urseth 1939-1952 Allen T. Elmquist 1952-1953 Roger Nyquist 1953- Clarence Helsing

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Symbol for Holy Baptism The shell is used very frequently as a symbol for Holy Baptism. Three drops of water indicate baptism, In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost." The colors of the shield are a heavenly blue; the shell and the drops are gold.

65 Youth Directors

There is no way to measure the valuable contributions that Zion's youth directors have made to the young people of Zion. They have sought consistently to encourage positive attitudes during formative years, and at the same time have taught fellowship, camaraderie, loyalty, good sportsmanship, and self-respect. A wide variety of youth activities keeps Zion's young engrossed in valuable endeavors as well as spiritual growth. A reflection of Zion's program for young people is seen in the many youths grown to adulthood who carry with them the elements of faith in God which they found in their activities in the Zion youth program. Many, now grown and moved to far away places, hold these examples in their daily living as adults.

The following have served Zion as youth directors. 1955-1956 Vernon Awes 1959-1964 Dale Knotek Summer 1964 Al Pearson 1964-1967 John Hult Summer 1967 Ronald Johnson 1968.1971 Dennis Holmberg 1972-1979 Denver Bitner 1982- Steve Stark

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Messianic Rose The little rose of Palestine is often called the Messianic Rose as a symbol for the Promised Messiah. When it is combined with a candlestick, it points to the fulfillment of prophecy—Christ, the Light of the World, is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. The rose has its circlets colored a deep yellow; the petal tips are kept white; the rays at the center of the petals are red; the insets between the petals green; the candlestick is gold; the candle itself is white and the border is red.

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Historical records of Zion reveal that there Zion on August 15, and has continued to has been only one educational director at serve for the past 25 years. Zion throughout the years. Although her work has expanded to in- In 1957 the Church Board of Deacons de- clude Social Ministry programs (Good cided there was a need for a worker in the Grooming, Bible Club, Tutoring, Charm children's training at Zion (Sunday School, School and summer programs) her first line Vacation Bible School, Week-day Schools), of duty is to serve the children of the and so on June 15, 1957 a call was issued to church with the able assistance of a Sunday Helen Johnson to serve in this position. School Superintendent. At that time Helen was serving the Irving During her term of service these Sunday Park Lutheran Church in Chicago as a School Superintendents have assisted: Parish Worker. William Bjork, Chester Johnson, Ronald After marrying William Marander on MacCallum, Thomas Vandenbergen, and August 3, 1957, Helen began her ministry at Gary Wallace.

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Symbol for The Name of Christ Chi-Rho—(in Greek these letters which look like an "X" and a "P") form a proper abbreviation of the name Christ (the Anointed One). They are actually the first two letters of the word "Christ" in Greek. The color is gold usually edged in a rose-colored red.

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Lay Leadership

As important as pastoral and program staff touches every facet of Church life—the leadership may be to the power and charac- elected officers and members of the ter of a congregation, it is the lay leadership Church Council, Sunday School, commit- which provides the spiritual and material tees and organizations, plus hundreds of muscle for the accomplishment of impor- volunteers who make up a great army of tant goals. dedicated individuals. All work together In this regard, God has richly blessed Zion with the staff to impact the Good News of Lutheran Church. God's love upon the lives of people who call Since its beginning, whenever people Zion their church home. were needed for vital roles in the church— One looks back with awe and gratitude outstanding persons, with deep devotion to for the countless hours of selfless devotion Christ and a willingness to serve his King- to duty given by those men and women dom, were available for service. who have provided leadership to this The lay leadership of Zion congregation church for 100 years!

Adden, Arlene Anderson, Frank L. Anderson, Phyllis Bergsten, Merle 1978-80 1937-39 1971-73, 1982-84 1966-68 Adden, John Anderson, Fred S. Appelgren, Waldine Bergstrom, Stanley 1970-72 1892-94 1980-82 1958-60 Adolphs, David Anderson, Garfield Apsey, Harold Bildahl, Louis 1946.58 1943-45, 1949-51 1962.64 1912-14 Adolphs, Eric Anderson, Gerald Axelson, Bertil Bloom, John 1949-51 1973-75 1961-63 1929 Aitken, Richard Anderson, Harold Axelson, Otto Bloomquist, C.O. 1959-61 1952-54 1947-49, 1954-56, 1924-27, 1929-31, Alander, John Anderson, Harry G. 1959-61 1933.35, 1937-39, 1894-99 1959-61 Baggio, Gordon 1942-45 Anderson, Albert Anderson, Henry E. 1966-68 Bodfors, A.D. 1888 1964-66 Bargren, Edith 1907-18 Anderson, Alex Anderson, Hilmer 1974-76 Borg, Andrew 1960-62 1946-48, 1951-53 Bargren, Harold 1883-87 Anderson, C.F. Anderson, John 1947-49 Borg, Charles 1883-94, 1901-06 1930-32, 1934-36, Bates, Gerald 1891-93, 1895-98 Anderson, Carl 1938-40 1974-76 1901-15, 1918-26, 1971 Anderson, Kermit Belin, Edwin 1929-31, 1933-35 Anderson, Carl G. 1954.56 1976-78 Bowman, J.A. 1962-64 Anderson, Lee Bengston, John 1893-95, 1897-99, Anderson, Chester 1961-63 1887-93 1901-06 1961-63 Anderson, Oscar Benson, George Branning, Donald Anderson, David 1916-17 1969-71 1979-81 1956-58 Anderson, Paul Bergquist, Oscar Brynteson, Richard Anderson, Frank 1963-65 1887-92 1980-82 1883.90, 1898-1900

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Carlson, Algot Carlson, L. Dahlin, John 1954-56 1886 1898-1905 Carlson, Armour Carlson, Larry A. Danielson, Anton 1944.46, 1952-54 1963-65 1893.95, 1906-11 Carlson, Arnold Carlson, Margaret Danielson, C.M. 1963-65, 1973-75 1979-81 1895-1904, 1908-10 Carlson, Axel Carlson, Palmer Donaldson, William 1896-1904, 1908-19 1944-46, 1953-55, 1973-75 Englof, Harold Carlson, C.J. 1959-61 Drilling, William 1965-67 1923-28, 1930 Carlson, Ted 1970-72 Erickson, Louis Carlson, David 1980 Ek, John 1913-15 1892-97 Carter, Charles 1889-91 Erickson, Olaf Carlson, Edward 1964-66 Eklund, Jack 1893 1974-76 Cunningham, Edward 1981-83 Fagerstrom, Herbert Carlson, Edwin 1978-80 Eklund, John 1953-55 1895.97, 1901-02, Dahl, Clifford 1912-15 Fagerstrom, Lillie 1903-05, 1910, 1963-65 Eklund, Robert 1977-79 1912-14 Dahlen, Karl 1965-67 Falzone, Ray Carlson, Ernest 1968.69 Elmquist, Allen 1964-66 1940-42, 1945-47 Dahlberg, Charles 1939.41 Farb, Lawrence Carlson, Frank 1903-05 Elmquist, Eleanor 1932-34, 1936-38, 1898-1903 Dahlberg, Charles 1972-74 1940-42, 1946-48 Carlson, Harry 1949-51 Endres, James Farb, Paul 1936-38 Dahlgren, C. 1977-79 1952-54 Carlson, Ingmar 1895-97 Englof, Elwyn Franzen, Ken 1958-60, 1969-71 1972-74 1971.73

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Freden, Arthur Hawkinson, Ray Johnson, Gary 1974-76 1974-76, 1979, 1976-78, 1982-84 Fritz, Ferdinand 1981-83 Johnson, Gunnard 1931.33, 1941-43, Hawkinson, S.P. 1954.56 1946-48 1900-02, 1937-39 Johnson, Herman Frost, William Heggquist, P.G. 1933-35, 1939.41, 1970-72 1886-91 1944.46 Krans, Charles Glans, J.A. Hoglind, Bert Johnson, Howard 1922-27, 1933-35 1883-99, 1907-09 1975, 1976-78 1957-59 Krans, Wallace Goodin, Hugo Hokanson, Jonas Johnson, J.N. 1940-42 1927-33 1883-84, 1887-95 1898 Kron, J.P. Goodin, Kenneth Holmberg, Bob Johnson, Jack 1883-86 1973-75 1976-79 1959-61, 1967-69, Kull, Gust Gouker, George Holmberg, John 1975-77 1960-62 1973-74 1898-1900, 1933-35 Johnson, John B. Kullberg, John Grenberg, Bert Hunter, Ernest H. 1954-56, 1972-74 1895-97, 1899-1904, 1979-81 1973-75 Johnson, Julianne 1908-13, 1915-20, Gustafson, Axel Jacobson, Hugo 1981.83 1922-30, 1932-34, 1948-50 1925-33 Johnson, Lawrence 1936-38, 1940-42 Gustafson, Don Janssen, Brian 1957-59, 1970-72 LaGrande, Norman 1965-67 1981-83 Johnson, Leonard 1958-60, 1967-69 Gustafson, Eberhard Janssen, Don 1943-45, 1948.50, Larsen, Harold T. 1936-38, 1940-42; 1971-73 1955-57, 1965-67 1976-78 1945-47 Jensen, Ellsworth Johnson, Maralyn Larson, James C. Gustafson, Edward 1979.81 1980-82 1978-80 1931.33 Jensen, Howard Johnson, Marian Larson, Jonas Gustafson, Ray 1958-60 1976-78 1883-91 1937-39, 1952-54 Jensen, Jane Johnson, Maurice R. Larson, Nels Gustafson, Roy 1978-80 1951-53 1938-40, 1942-45, 1942-44, 1944-46, Johnson, Albert Johnson, Nels 1947-49, 1952-54 1953-55 1941-43 1893-95 Larson, Oscar Gustafson, Wilbur Johnson, Alfred Johnson, Oscar 1892-94 1939-41, 1944-46 1911-28, 1930-32, 1939-41, 1950-52 Larson, P.J. Hakes, Bea 1934-36, 1938-40, Johnson, Richard B. 1887-89, 1896-1901, 1970, 1971-73, 1942-45, 1947-49, 1981-83 1904-06 1981-83 1953-55, 1957-59 Johnson, Richard L. Larson, Rudy Hakes, Harrison Johnson, Andrew 1970, 1971-73 1959, 1982-84 1960.62, 1967-69, 1906-08 Johnson, Rodney Lind, F.O. 1975.77 Johnson, Arnold M. 1961-63 1888-90, 1896-1911 Halborg, Nels 1962-64, 1973-75 Johnson, Roland Lind, Herman 1938-40 Johnson, Arthur 1952-54 1890-92 Hallberg, Lynn 1955-57 Johnson, Vivian Lindberg, Henry 1977-79 Johnson, Arthur C. 1974-76 1917-22, 1956-58 Haroldson, C.V. 1956-58 Juffenbruch, Fred Lindblade, Roger 1913-21, 1927-29, Johnson, C.A. 1973 1965-67 1936-38, 1943-45 1917-28 Juffenbruch, William Lindman, Andrew Haroldson, Eugene Johnson, Caroline 1966-68 1915 1962-64 1977-79 Julin, Gerald Lindell, Curtis Harvey, B.C. Johnson, Chester 1968-70 1961-63, 1967 1920-26, 1950-52 1945-47 Kardell, Wallace Lindstedt, Charles Hawkinson, Ivar Johnson, Evelyn 1957-59 1928-29 1935-37, 1949.51 1978-80 Kjellgren, Andrew Lindstrom, Henry Johnson, Fred 1887-92, 1903-05 1921-23 1929-31 72 Ta83.1983 J00 vearh -ebnst

Lindstrom, Milton Naglestad, Vernon Olson, Gladys 1948-50 1966-68 1975-77 Lodin, B.A. Nelson, C.O. Olson, Marshall 1898.99 1883, 1886-88, 1955-57 Lodin, David 1891 Palmgren, Earl 1921-29 Nelson, Carroll 1961-63 Lofgren, Emil 1962-64 Pearson, Roger B. Rydberg, C. 1911-16, 1930.32 Nelson, Charles 1955-57 1883-89 Lord, David 1886-87 Pehrson, Gustaf Sahlen, Charles 1978-80 Nelson, Frank 1894-97 1885-87, 1891-94, Lundgren, Aug. 1910-12 Peterson, George 1900-02 1894-96, 1899-1904 Nelson, George 1926-28 Sandberg, Arthur Lundgren, Lawrence 1975-77 Peterson, Isaac 1942-44, 1947-49, 1916-27, 1938-40, Nelson, John 1883-86 1967-69 1943.45 1938-40, 1942-44, Peterson, Jonas Sandberg, Karen Lundgren, Randy 1948-50 1902-04, 1908-10, 1982-84 1980-82 Nelson, Lloyd 1912-14 Sandberg, Martin Lundstrom, Edward 1940-41, 1945-47 Peterson, Kenneth 1944-46 1950-52 Nelson, Louis 1957-59, 1969-71 Sandine, Louis Lustig, Oscar 1916-17, 1920-26 Peterson, Oscar 1892-94 1906-11 Nelson, Mauritz 1884-86, 1891, Sandstedt, Charles Lyden, Joseph 1927-32, 1934-36 1914-22 1909-11 1910-12 Nelson, Maynard Peterson, Oscar W.T. Schlupp, Eugene MacCallum, Ronald 1949-51 1934-36 1969-71 1958-60, 1965-67 Nelson, N.P. Peterson, Reinhold Segurd, Charles MacRoy, Bob 1904-09 1956-58 1898-1906, 1908.25 1980-82 Nelson, Oliver Peterson, Richard W. Segurd, Frank Macchi, Frank 1953-55 1954-56, 1964-66 1901-02 1963-65 Nelson, Oscar Peterson, Swan Shellberg, Harold Magnuson, Eric 1886-89 1914-19 1943-45, 1951-53, 1971-74 Nelson, Peter Pihl, John 1969-71 Manning, Robert 1886-87, 1889-91 1896-1901, 1927.29 Soper, Harry 1949-51 Nichols, Louis P. Polaski, Gunhild 1975.76 Marander, William 1920-28 1976-78 Stalcup, Jerry 1962-64, 1967.69 Nilson, C.O. Reinhardt, Richard 1964.66 Mark, Wesley 1883, 1886.88, 1891 1979-81 Stark, Charles 1956-58 Norberg, Oscar Reynolds, Curtiss 1896.98, 1900-20, McBride, Beverly 1928-30 1966-68 1922.29 1979-81 Nordlof, Leander Rodin, John Stark, Minnerd Miller, Kenneth 1982-84 1891 1932.34, 1935-37, 1970-72 Nordstrom, William RoseII, Axel 1939-41 Mincemoyer, Richard 1914-16 1926-34, 1936-38, Stark, Philip 1951-53 Nyberg, A.G. 1940-42 1930-32, 1934-36, Miner, Charles 1891-92 Rose11, Robert 1950.52 1968-69 Nyberg, M. 1950-52 Stauf, A.J. Mohr, William 1886 Rosene, Martin 1921-23, 1931-32, 1980.82 Nygren, N.P. 1919-33, 1935.37, 1935-37, 1941-43 Monson, Leslie 1883-84 1939-41, 1945.47 Steinmetz, Steven 1957-59 Nyman, Carl Rosene, Peter 1981-83 Monti, Morris 1941-43, 1946-48, 1888-93, 1899, Sternberg, Victor 1947-49 1951-53, 1963-65 1907-18, 1922-24 1913-21 Monti, Vincent Nyman, Gust Rundstrom, Edward Strand, Phillip 1956-58 1937-39 1950-52 1966-68

73 Svaren, Herman Swenson, Alf Wahlmark, Curt 1932-34 1894-1904 1968-70, 1977-79 Swan, Geraldine Swenson, Arnold Wahlmark, Mary 1975-77 1968-70 1981-83 Swan, Jack Swenson, Bertil Walden, Arnold 1968-70 1959-61 1968-69 Swanborg, James Swenson, Claus Wallin, Fred 1972-74 1898-1900 1955-57 Swangren, Phillip Swenson, Joe Wallin, J.M. 1959-61, 1970-72 1937-39, 1941.43, 1885-87, 1908-10, Wessman, Alf Swanson, Carl 1946-48 1911-13 1906-20, 1930-31, 1931-33, 1943-45, Swenson, L.J. Wallin, Oscar 1933-35 1948-50, 1953-55 1898-99 1945.47 Wessman, Chris Swanson, Earl Tormohlen, Paul Wanfalt, John 1976 1958-60 1972-74 1916-21 Widergren, Fred 0. Swanson, Gust E. Vandenbergen, Tom Warner, Oscar 1951-53 1918-19, 1923-25, 1969-71 1907-09 Wicklund, August 1929-31, 1933-35, Venstrom, Evert Warren, Clarence 1919-21, 1924-26, 1941-43, 1948-50 1964-66 1955-57 1934-36 Swanson, Reuben Verni, Victor Wennerstrom, G.L. Ylitalo, Roy 1928.30 1982-84 1883-89, 1894-96 1972-74

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Symbol for Pentecost or Confirmation The seven burning lamps are a reminder of the fiery tongues of flame on the heads of the Apostles at Pentecost. The number seven comes from Revelation IV:5. The shield is the shield of faith on the center of which is found the symbol for Christ, the Messiah. The Dove of the Holy Spirit gives light to the lamps and shines upon the Name of Christ. The colors are: the dove, light blue; the background remains white, although sometimes gold is used; the nimbus (halo around the head of the dove) and the rays, as well as the flames of the seven lamps, are red, or flame colored; the lamps and the Chi•Rho are blue. Pentecost is fifty days after Easter.

75 Confirmation Classes

Early confirmation class

1885 Fagerberg, Charles Johnson, Charles Karlen, Emma Johnson, Augusta J. Anderson, Ellen Haggquist, Algott Lindstrom, Carrie Miller, Alice Johnson, Oskar A. Bengtson, Charles Johnson, Anders Nelson, Hilda Nyberg, Anna Lindquist, Hilma V. Bergquist, Axel Johnson, Hilda Nelson, Josefina Person, Lina Lundberg, Carl J. Billstrand, Christin Nyberg, Jennie Palson, Otto Sahlin, Georg Nelson, Emil T. Kjellgren, Ellen Soderquist, Allice Sundvall, Ida Sundquist, Charles Nelson, Oskar E. Kron, Emma Stal, Albert Svenson, Emil Wennerhahn, Sigrid Peterson, Josefina M. Nelson, Albert Stal, Lines Wiman, Anna Peterson, Maria Nyberg, Victor Svenson, Carl L. 1889 Samuelson, Alma E. Nygren, Emelie Svenson, Robert 1888 Anderson, Emma L. Samuelson, Frida E. Person, Victor Yongstrand, Frans A. Anderson, Ida Anderson, Frans V. Vinquist, Viktor Svenson, Edvard Wennerhahn, Anna Bergquist, Fred Blomquist, Ida I Wallin, Hilma R. Wimmerstedt, Alice Blomquist, Henry Ek, Carl 1887 Blomquist, Mathilda Ek, Nanny 1890 1886 Blomquist, Augusta Cederberg, Anton Glans, Albertina J. Anderson, Axel Anderson, Frank Carlson, Helfrida Johnson, Albertina Gronquist, Carl F. Anderson, Hilma Blomquist, Charles Carlson, Sven Johnson, Alma Hannblom, Jenny Anderson, Levina Borg, Edvard Engstrom, Richard Johnson, Emma Johanson, Anna Blomquist, Jenny

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Bolin, Ellen Lundin, Julia H. Rydberg, Almida E. Larson, Charles Brolander, Ellen Lundin, Oskar E. Samuelson, John A. Larson, Jakob L. Hanson, Carolina Magnuson, Gustaf H. Smedberg, Allice Lilljegren, Helma Johnson, Clara Nelson, Victor A. Swenson, Oskar V. Lind, Charles Johnson, Gideon Norberg, Maria N. Lindgren, William Johnson, Henry Norrman, Hilda E. 1895 Lundblom, Anna Larson, Hilda Olin, Emma 0. Anderson, Carl Lundgren, Laurence Larson, Jenny Olson, Oskar A. Bjorklund, Carl Mellin, Gertrude E. Brolander, Oscar Leef, Jenny Parson, Betty Bjorklund, Earnest Morell, Martin Carlson, Amelia Lindquist, John Peterson, Agda C. Bjorklund, Elna Nelson, Gerda R. Christianson, Blanche Melin, Emilia Peterson, Ida C. Blomquist, Ernest Norberg, Ellen Conrad, Annie Nilson, Manda Seder, Teresia Bolin, Helma Nyberg, Albert J. Edberg, Ernest Olson, Carl Smedberg, Ernst A. Carlin, Erick Olin, Enoch Engdahl, Oscar L. Sundstrom, Selma Swenson, Nanny G. Carlson, Adele A. Olson, Albert Engquist, Huldah Swenson, Maria Thelander, Anna M. Carlson, Ida Olson, Gunnar W. Fagerberg, Hilda Winquist, Anna Wallin, Josef G. Christianson, Ernest Peterson, Charles Gronberg, Ellen Wiman, Selma C. Dahlstrom, Nathelin Peterson, Frank A. Gustafson, Hildur 1891 Ek, John Peterson, Selma Haroldson, Valdemar Anderson, Ida M. 1893 Ekstedt, Gertrude E. Peterson, Thure Hogland, Ella Anderson, Vilhelm Adamson, Mary Bergquist, Andrew W. Bergelin, Emma Carlson, Carl F. Carlson, Gerda L. Ejnar, Amanda F. Carlson, Selma M. Englund, Emma C. Christianson, Norma S. Gustafson, Gustaf T. Ekeberg, Anna L. Hallberg, Ellen S. Fritiof, Ella V. Jacobson, Olga 0. Gustafson, Otto V. Johnson, Adelina Isakson, Maria J. Johnson, Alma N. Johnson, Axel H. Johnson, Anton Johnson, Bertha Johnson, Emma G. Johnson, Emma Johnson, Johan A. Johnson, Ester V. Lagerborg, Bernhardina Johnson, Hans E. Landquist, Axel V. Johnson, Oskar H. Larson, Carl V. Jonson, Johan A. Larson, Josef Kjellstrom, Hanna M. Leef, Selma C. Liljegren, Anna S. Lundberg, Josefina E. Lindberg, Arvid V. Norrman, Teckla A. Lundberg, Ida C. Odell, Annie Lydin, Nanny Sahlin, Elvira A. Nyberg, Ester A. Sederstrom, Carl F. Peterson, Ellen 0. Hans Svenson Sunday School Class, 1888 Soderstrom, Carl A. Sundstrom, Anna J. Soderquist, Ture W. Swenson, Gustaf B. Ekstrom, Gust Seaburg, Julius Jacobson, Ellen Sundquist, Frans 0. Tack, Sally M. Erickson, Albert Sederquist, Hjalmar Johnson, Adolph Thelander, Selma F. Freding, Anna N. Smedberg, Jennie Johnson, Axel 1892 Vennarholm, Hildur V. Gustafson, Ivan Strand, Milliard Johnson, Bert Anderson, Anton 0. Youngberg,, Axel Gustafson, Olga Swenson, Tillie Johnson, Teckla Billstrand, Maria L. Youngberg, Hulda Hogberg, Erick Tores, Josie M. Kaberg, Arthur Blomquist, Augusta F. Hogberg, Hakan Trost, August Kellstrom, Alma Ejnar, Anna E. 1894 Jakobson, Elin H. Wallin, Louisa M. Jones, Edwin Ek, Anna L. Anderson, Betzie A. Johnson, Alma Larson, August J. Ek, Maria E. Anderson, Elm C. Johnson, Anna 1896 Larson, Augusta Erikson, Agnes E. Blomquist, Axel E. Johnson, Annie Adamson, Elis Larson, Ellen Fagerberg, Oskar A. Ejnar, Minnie F. Johnson, Emma C. Anderson, Annie Leeden, Huldah Freding, Claes 0. Erikson, Amelia M. Johnson, Ester Anderson, Carl Lind, Willie Hanson, Nellie C. Hallberg, Oskar W. Johnson, Eva M. Anderson, Esther Lindgren, Verner Johnson, Agnes C. Isakson, Adolf E. Johnson, Hilmer Anderson, Huldah Lindblom, Helga Johnson, Anna M. Johnson, Frank R. Johnson, John Anderson, Julia Lindquist, Charlie Johnson, Edith H. Larson, Anna A. Johnson, Lydia Anderson, Louisa Lindquist, Elmer Johnson, Sigrid M. Larson, David R. Johnson, Nannie Anderson, Nettie Lindstrom, Alice Kjellstrom, Oskar T. Larson, Martin N. Kjellgren, Martha Bjorklund, Jessie Lodeen, George B. Lagerborg, Otto B. Lindquist, Anna M. Kjellgren, Sigfred Bloomquist, Charles Lodeen, Lillie Larson, Anna C. Peterson, Anna S. Kjellstrom, Charles Bloomquist, Hjalmer Lundberg, Huldah Larson, Eber E. Peterson, Elmer Kling, Carl Borg, Esther Lundgren, Minnie Linder, John A. Rosen, Martin F. Kling, John Brolander, Hilma Lundquist, Oscar J.

77 Lynn, Effie Ringstrand, Helda Anderson, Agnes A. Anderson, Beda M. Lind, Henry C. Nelson, August Rundquist, Annie E. Anderson, Ester V. Anderson, Hilda E. Lindell, Hulda L. Nelson, Fritz Stalberg, Swen B. Anderson, Sigrid M. Bergelin, Hilma T. Linguist, Clarence 0. Nelson, Huldah Strict Oscar Beckman, Ester A. Bergstrom, David W. Linguist, Frank Oleson, Otto Swenson, Christina F. Billstrand, Mina 0. Billstrand, Rudolph L. Lundine, Lillie M. Palmer, Frank A. Swenson, Ellen Bjornberg, Swen 0. Blomquist, Oscar J. Lundine, Rosalie A. Palmer, John W. Tillstrom, Hjalmar Gerda M. Borgenson, Frank V. Lydow, John D. Peterson, Clarence E. Valentine, Frideborg Bremer, John A. Brolander, Albin E. Nelson, Helga M. Peterson, Julia Carlson, Charley V. Carlson, Frank 0. Nelson, Hildur E. Peterson, Leonard 1898 Conrad, Hulda A. Carlson, Hilda E. Nelson, Nellie A. Cederstrom, Oscar W. Nelson, Sigfred M. Roseen, Albert Anderson, Charles E. Ekeberg, Martha M. Nordberg, Anna E. Roseen, Ida Anderson, Charles T. Eckstrom, Ernest R. Ekstedt, Charles J. Sandell, Ellen Norman, Vernie E. Anderson, Ester A. Emmanuelson, Georg Erickson, George G. Pearson, Adolph E. Sandell, Gust Anderson, Ester M. Engdahl, Hulda M. Flood, Julia Shitz, Ada Peterson, Alfred E. Apelburg, Gust Fagersten, Anna L. Frihmark, Carl W. Peterson, August E. Soderstrom, Ellen Bergelin, Sneea Frithjof, Jenny E. Glans, Carl H. Strand, Elmer Peterson, Ella M. Bjork, John E. Green, Emma, E. Gustafson, Ellen C. Sundquist, Aleda Brolander, Hulda J. Gustafson, Carl V. Gustafson, Theresia H. Peterson, Esther C. Sundstrom, Reynold Carlin, Hulda C. Hallberg, Agnis D. Hallberg, Olga V. Peterson, Morris R. Swenson, Ella Ek, Andrew T. Hanson, Hulda J. Hegberg, Myrtle H. Samuelson, Julia 0. Swenson, Ida Ek, Annie 0. Hogland, Signi A. Hoglund, Emma M. Strand, Oscar E. 'Frank, Teckla Erickson, Hanna 0. Holmberg, Edith M. Holmberg, Nettie I. Swanborg, Flavina A. Wennerholm, Linda Fagerberg, August H. Johnson, Carl H. Hultgren, Ida C. Swenson, Esther Wyman, Clara Gustafson, Earnest G. Johnson, Elvina Ik, Anna 0. Swenson, George A. Gustafson, Hildur A. Johnson, Emil L. Johnson, Esther A. Swenson, Knut S. 1897 Holmquist, Axel V. Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Fred J. Sydow, George C. Anderson, Anna I,. Jakobson, Alexius J. Johnson, [Leiria E. Johnson, Hildur E. Thimell, George M. Anderson, Ellen Johnson, Amanda M. Johnson, Oscar T. Anderson, Johan A. Johnson, Anna Jones, Ethel M. Beckman, Gust Johnson, Anna 0. Kjellgren, Gerda F. Bengtson, Ellen S. Johnson, Axel E. Larson, Hulda Cation, Axel F. Johnson, Ellen E. Lind, Ester 0. Carlson, Carl H. Johnson, Ester C. Lindberg, Ida M. Carlson, Ester A. Johnson, Hilda Lindblom, Henning R. Carlson, Swen 0. Johnson, Selma C. Loden, Harry A. Cederstrom, Axel Johnson, Selma V. Lundberg, Aron Frank, Anna J. Johnson, Teckla E. Lundquist, George W. Frid, Martin G. Larson, Carl T. Nelson, Agnes J. Fritiof, Henry Larson, Della C. Nelson, Hubert Garstrom, Thyra 1. Lindell, Frank V. Ohlin, Anna C. S T Ett Granberg, Hannah Lindgren, Frank 0. Palmer, Ester.S. Gustafson, John Lofgren, Nellie C. Peterson, Alma 0. Johnson, Alma A. Lundblade, Ester E. Peterson, Anna E. SON. op, ca 0 - Johnson, Alma S. Lundquist, Fannie V. Peterson, George F. COm• AFT() - 7 3 01: Johnson, Charles Lundstrom, Carl J. Peterson, Lillie V. if Johnson, Elof Magnuson, John F. Salin, Julia D. 30* Johnson, Ernest Monson, Morris Samuelson, Carl E. DAG SKOLA 5 Johnson, John E. Olson, Amy T. Sandine, Ester E. 13ONE NOTE OMS. 7 30 Johnson, Judith A. Olson, Carl A. Sandine, Louis W. Johnson, Mary E. Olson, Jennie H. Sjoberg, Selma J. .NI. Smedherg, Hilda M. LUTHER LEAGUE 8 P Kling, Ester R. Peterson, Anna C. 1 Larson, Amos W. Peterson, Carl S. Spitz, Frank A. 3 TilURS.011ACH HON 1 11 Levin, Victor Peterson, Ellen C. Stohlberg, Arthur G. Lundberg, Annie M. Peterson, Ellen W. Swanberg, Florence V. EYisR BOIWIAYE KOH:: Lundberg, Bertha 0. Rolander, Hilda Swanberg, Oscar E. Swenson, Alice E. Lundstrom, Nels S. Roos, Carl A. Outdoor bulletin board, 1912 Melin, Erick Solberg, Gust E. Swenson, Clarence J. Nelson, Carl F. Sjoberg, Hulda C. Swenson, Edith V. `Frank, John L. Nelson, Gustaf A. Smedburg, Hulda C. Swenson, Ester G. Johnson, Hildur T. Wallen, Hulda E. Nelson, Oscar Sundstrom, Ella C. Swenson, Hulda A. Johnson, Hilmer E. Norberg, Elmer Swenson, Alma F. Wennerstrom, Joseph E.• Johnson, Ida 1901 Palmer, Charles Swenson, Hulda A. Wessman, Ester V. Kjellstrom, Ada N , Anderson, Ada T. Peterson, Hannah M. TheseII, Carl J. Lants, Hilda E. Anderson, Anna S. Peterson, Oscar W. T. 1900 Lantz, Johan A. Anderson, Carl M. Rhymer, Elmer 1899 Ahlgren, Carl A. Larson, Anna M. Anderson, Carl 0. Ringstrand, Annie Ahlgren, Gustaf H. Anderson, Arthur W, Larson, Esther E. Anderson, Hilda V.

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Anderson, Lina Carlson, A. Lawrence Billstrand, Blanche H. Sydow, Harry _.A Anderson, Nils L. Carlin, Annie V. Bjornberg, Ebba L. Thelander, Manda Bjork, Mabel E. Carlson, Ellen C. Blomquist, Herry T. Widergren, Tillie Bjork, Minnie 0. Dahl, Agnes M. Brolander, Hannah Winquist, Minnie Bjurk, Annie Dahlen, Vira Brolander, Mabel Winquist, William C. Blomquist, Oscar Ek, Alfhild G. Carlson, Alvina N. Boline, August W. Ek, Tillie G. Carlson, Victor C. 1904 Carlin, Carl H. Ekeberg, Margaret C. Carlson, Victoria A. Anderson, Alvey E. Anderson, George Carlin, Oscar F. Erickson, Ella H. Dahlgren, Carl A. Anderson, Enock Anderson, Hugo E. Carlson, Edith A. Erikson, Anna Eckstrom, Erik S. Anderson, Frank Beckman, Arvid Conrad, Julia 0. Erikson, Mary Ek, Ida R. Anderson, Herbert Billstrand, Edgar Dahlgren, Hulda S. Fagersten, Gustov A. Ekstrom, Nancy A. Bergstrom, Fritz Blomberg, Gustaf W. Emanuelson, Arthur E. Gustafson, Ella M. Emanuelson, Theodore Billstrand, Florence V. Blomquist, Hazel V. Erickson, Norman E. Hallberg, C. Wallece Erickson, Fred B. Carlson, Esther 0. Bolin, George H. Frank, Hulda M. Hanson, Alma C. Erickson, J. Gustaf Dahlgren, Edna A. Borgeson, Frances E. Freed, Frank A. Hogberg, Rose A. Erickson, Nils G. Erickson, Hilma E. Bowman, Blanche M. Freeman, Clara E. Hoglund, Harold Erikson, Charlie R. Gustafson, Mary J. Bremer, Maria M. Hoglund, Ellen A. Jacobson, Huldah M. Estergren, George W. Hallberg, Hjahmar F. Broquist, Albin Holm, Carl H. Johnson, Alice W. Fagerberg, Arthur T. Harvey, Gertrude A. Broman, Judith C. Jacobson, Evans Johnson, Axel A. Forsell, Estella Holmquist, Oskar S. Carlson, Elsie V. Johnson, Alfred Johnson, C. Edvin Freding, Carl E. Johnson, Axel H. Carlson, Fritz N. Johnson, Alma S. Johnson, E. Maria Haegg, Martha H. Johnson, Delphin L, Carlson, Harry Johnson, Amy M. Johnson, E. Mathilda Hallberg, Elmer E. Johnson, Eddie R. Carlson, Harry A. Johnson, Bertha M. Johnson, George M. Hoglund, Anna M. Johnson, Edith M. Carlson, Paul Johnson, Ella Johnson, Hilda E. Holm, Clarence R. Eck, Hulda C. Johnson, Jennie A. Johnson, Ellaonor Johnson, Oscar L. Jacobson, Alice Johnson, Emma V. Ekeberg, J. Otto Johnson, Selma W. Johnson, Torborg L. Jacobson, Carl E. Eklund, Charley W. Johnson, Simon Johnson, Frank A. Kellen, Anna E. Johanson, Helga S. Johnson, George Ekstrom, George Johnson, Victor G. Kjellgren, Blenda L. Johnson, Arvid A. Ekstrom, Hilder J. Jones, Luetta E. Johnson, Hilda E. Larson, Edith K. Johnson, Bessie H. Johnson, Hildur S. Erickson, Adolf E. Kjellquist, Arthur E. Larson, Emily G. Johnson, Carl G. Johnson, Olga A. Erickson, Anna Kling, Carl A. Lind, Ella C. Johnson, Charles M. Erickson, Edith I. Lantz, Ella H. Juel, William Larson, George T. Johnson, Edith Kjellstrom, Albin E. Erickson, Hulda C. Larson, Ida C. Lindahl, Florence E. Johnson, Eric W. Estergren, Mabel M. Lind, Anna Larson, Hazel E. Lodin, David A. Johnson, Erik A. Larson, Ida M. Estergren, Olga D. Lind, Selma J. Lundine, James A. Johnson, Ernest A. Larson, Oscar E. Forsell, John E. Lindstrom, Cart H. Mahumed, Inez M. Johnson, George F. Lind, Harry W. Fuhrmark, Gustaf A. Lindstrom, Emma A. Nero, Mathilda E. Johnson, Hildur M. Mellberg, Edith M. Goodin, Amelia F. Lundquist, Alice M. Nilson, Addie V. Johnson, Julia I. Monson, Ernest Grenberg, Harold M. Manson, Nannie E. Nilson, Agnes S. Kling, Albin Nilson, Arthur C. Gronberg, Cecilia Nelson, Emeli K. Nilson, Carl F. Larson, Mabel W. Nilson, Bertil S. Gronberg, Nellie E. Olson, Emma Nilson, Mauritz E. Lind, Emma J. Nilson, Fred A. Gustafson, Oscar H. Olson, Hildur A. Pearson, Simon C. Linder, Anna Nilson, George R. Haegg, Hattie E. Peterson, Julia C. Peterson, Arthur C. Linder, Mable V. Nilson, Gustaf 0. Hagberg, Emil L. Peterson, Oscar Peterson, Hilda A. Lindgren, Hulda A. Nilson, Mary J. Hallberg, Oscar E. Quist, Fred E. Quist, Elin V. Lindstedt, Judith V. Olson, Esther A. Hanson, Hans L. Salen, Jennie 0. Ringstrand, Carl A. Lundquist, Bennie B. Person, Jacob Hanson, Johan A. Sandine, Agnes R. Roos, Frank 0. Monson, Axel Peterson, Erik W. Hoglund, A. A. William Sandine, Otto R. Swanborg, Edith V. Nilson, Carl Peterson, Gerda M. Holm, Agnes E. Sederquist, George A. Swanborg, Vira L. Nilson, Eric Jacobson, Julian F. Stolberg, Hildur H. Spitz, Arthur Nyquist, Anna E. Peterson, Herbert W. Peterson, Julia E. Jarl, Hildur Stred, Hulda E. Swenson, Hildur A. Olson, Edna E. Johnson, Alma C. Sundstrom, Oscar Swenson, Hjalmor R. Peterson, Marguerite F. Olin, Esther F. Rolander, George A. Johnson, Charlie Swenson, Arthur Swenson, John E. Peterson, Frank A. Johnson, Frans E. Swenson, Mabel I. Swenson, Minnie V. Rundquist, Willie 0. Peterson, Joseph E. Salin, Florence M. Johnson, Fritz R. Thisell, Ellen A. Valentine, Laura I. Peterson, Teckla H. Johnson, Harry Wennerstrom, George E. Vick, Venla V. Samuelson, Harry A. Rolander, Marie E. Stenvall, Carl V. Johnson, Martin N. Santon, Vicktoria K. Tackling, Augusta M. Johnson, Ruben A. 1903 Smedberg, Carl Thimell, Hulda 0. Kjellgren, Anna T. 1902 Anderson, Emma C. Swanborg, E. A. Trank, Carl G. Kjellgren, Harold Anderson, Alma C. Anderson, Frank A. Swenson, Carl W. Kling, EIM M. Anderson, Davida M. Anderson, Hulda M. Swenson, Ebba H. Kling, Frank E. Anderson, Winfield L. Anderson, Olga V. Swenson, Minnie 1905 Lantz, J. Henry Bengtson, Anna E. Anderson, Oscar W. Swenson, Oscar W. Anderson, Alfred Larson, Annie C. Bremer, Ellen E. Bengtson, Ragnhild Swenson, Rose E. Anderson, Carl G. Larson, Mabel P. Blomquist, Lillie E. Bergholt, Mable A. Swenson, Theodor Anderson, Ellen M. Lind, Albin F.

79 Lind, Elmer G. Eksten, James W. Benson, Annie T. Lund, Henry Anderson, Willie C. Lind, Theresia F. Erickson, E. William Blad, Jennie M. Lundahl, Ethel Beckman, Edna E. Lindstedt, Oscar Erikson, Enfred R. Bodine, Ada M. Mahumed, Edith J. Berghult, Edna E. Lodin, Jennie Gustafson, Arthur G. Bolin, Edward W. Martinson, Clara M. Billstrand, Blanche E. Loy, Annie C. Gustafson, Rose A. Carlin, Florence L. Martinson, Ellen Billstrand, Reymond C. Lund, Eva Hanson, Hilda Carlson, Charles Mel!berg, Harry Blomberg, Ruby A. Lundblade, Jennie E. Harvey, Bernhard C. Carlson, Clara C. Moberg, Mabel S. Bremer, Agnes J. Lundine, Eddie A. Hoglund, Anna H. Carlson, Ella L. Nelson, Bertha H. Carlson, Gertrude J. Lundquist, Arthur F. Holmquist, Ernest Carlson, Esther C. Nero, Gilbert Carlson, Harold M. Lundquist, Edna J. Holmquist, Rudolph N. Carlson, Nancy M. Nilson, Clarence W. Carlson, Pearl E. Lustig, Olga Johnson, Annie R. Carlson, Russell Nordenberg, Gilbert Carlson, Ruth M. Nicols, Anges L. Johnson, David W. Carlson, Sylvia A. Person, Frans P. Carlstrom, Edith Nilson, Carl J. Johnson, C. Oscar Dahlgren, Alice E. Person, Henry W. Cederstrom, Emil A. Nilson, Ellen Johnson, Ernest 0. Dahlquist, George Person, Henry L. Dahl, George A. Nilson, John R. Johnson, Fred E. Ek, George W. Peterson, Amelia H. Danielson, Martha E. Nilson, Oscar H. Johnson, John A. Ekstien, Lillian M. Peterson, Elsie L. Eklund, Sigrid E. Nilson, Paul 0. Johnson, John G. Erickson, Johan E. Peterson, George H. Ekstien, Sigrid M. Nordenberg, Arthur E. Johnson, Joseph Freed, Eva E. Peterson, Henry E. Ekstrom, Anna A. Nystrom, August M. Johnson, Leander Greenberg, Arvid Ringstrand, David C. Emanuelson, Hazel L. Nyquist, Arthur N. Johnson, Martha M. Greenberg, John G. Rundquist, Elsie V. Erickson, Arthur C. Nystrom, Johan A. Johnson, Victor Gustafson, Hadar G. Samuelson, Agnes M. Erickson, Olga T. Odhner, Herbert S. Kallstrom, Oscar A. Hallberg, Violet R. Samuelson, Jennie C. Erikson, Hilma A. Olin, George Larson, Esther V. Hallgren, Elsie V. Sandgren, Ebba Franzen, Hilma V. Olson, Della U. Larson, Mabel M. Hassell, Alice A. Solberg, Gertie E. Fritz, Ina W. Person, Lars E. Lind, Frances Jacobson, Hazel L. Stolberg, Mable A. Fuhrmack, Oscar E. Peterson, Anna C. Lindquist, Ellen M. Johnson, Conrad Swenson, Carl H. Glans, Esther M. Peterson, Eddie E. Lindstedt, Carl H. Johnson, Elma C. 'Prank, Alice V. Goodin, Daisy M. Peterson, Esther L. Lindstrom, Svea M. Peterson, Hildur M. Lundholm, Joseph Quist, George H. Lundine, Carl H. Rohlin, Lydia C. Lustig, Verner G. Samuelson, Nancy J. Magnuson, Anna 0. Sandgren, Ruby F, Magnuson, Elin T. Strid, Gerda S. Monson, Eddie H. Strot, Esther V. Monson, Edith H. Swanson, Viola M. Nelson, Hjalmar V. Swenson, Albin L. Nelson, Jennie A. Swenson, Amy 0. Nilson, Edith H. Swenson, Ernest 0. Nordberg, Walfred A. Swenson, Esther M. Olson, Edward S. Swenson, Gerda M. Olson, Florence H. Trank, Willie N. Olson, Ida Wallin, Lawrence Olson, Victoria J. Wennerstrom, Ella L. Peterson, Anna C. Widergren, Fred G. Peterson, Arthur L. Youngstrand, Lawrence E. Peterson, Eben A. Peterson, Joseph 1906 Peterson, Theresia C. Choir picnic, 1907 Anderson, Alice Pihl, Albert L. Anderson, Edna E. Sall, Esther E. Anderson, Eric S. Smedberg, George Johnson, Elna S. Trank, Elmer V. Gustafson, Edith F. Anderson, Evans A. Spencer, Nannie M. Johnson, Ernest L. Tropp, Willie H. Gustafson, Johan E. Anderson, Florence M. Swanborg, Carl W. Johnson, Frances M. Wester, Cora A. Hanson, Carl A. Anderson, Hattie Swanson, Alice M. Johnson, Luther A. Wiberg, Alice M. Holm, Ellen Anderson, George M. Sydow, Gunnard A. Johnson, Signie M. Willin, Gustof W. Holm, Ellen Marie Anderson, Kenneth E. Trank, Oscar W. Johnson, Theodore V. Holm, Esther Anderson, Matilda S. Wellen, Sigrid K. Jonson, Clarence W. 1908 Holmquist, Esther V. Bergstrom, Gertie L. Wester, Alma T. Landquist, Hedvig E. Ackerson, Oscar E. Johnson, Albert C. Billstrand, George E. Lantz, Florence E. Akesen, Elida Johnson, Amelia S. Borg, Oscar C. 1907 Lantz, Roy C. Algren, Arthur V. Johnson, Annie J. Broman, Arthur C. Adamson, David H. Larson, Alma A. Anderson, Alice M. Johnson, Arthur A. Carlson, Harry L. Anderson, Anna L. Larson, Laura E. Anderson, Carl H. Johnson, Arthur E. Carlson, Lillie A. Anderson, Clara E. Levin, Hildur V. Anderson, Edwin R. Johnson, Arthur J. Carlson, Roland D. Anderson, Esther W. Lind, Emil Anderson, Fritz A. Johnson, Arvid 0. Carlstrom, Gustaf H. Anderson, Oscar Lindblom, Ruth M. Anderson, Gustaf A. Johnson, Ejnar Dahlgren, Martin H. Bengtson, Alphild C. Loy, Albert Anderson, Lillie V. Johnson, Esther J.

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Johnson, George E. Dahlquist, Esther H. 1910 Johnson, Lillie M. Johnson, Harry A. Englund, Annie E. Anderson, Edith Johnson, Linetta V. Johnson, Mabel V. Erickson, Axel E. Anderson, Carl R. Johnson, Mabel L. Johnson, Roy H. Erickson, Lillie N. Anderson, George A. Kullberg, Ruth M. Johnson, Signi V. Ericson, Elsie E. Anderson, George R. Lantz, Edna E. Johnson, Sigrid E. Freed, Amy A. Anderson, Harry Lenard Larson, Edith V. Kjellquist, Rudolph J. Gustafson, Carl Anderson, Harry LeRoy Larson, Oscar H. Kjellstrom, Amanda J. Gustafson, Edith C. Anderson, Henning B. Liljegren, Gerhard E. Larson, Martin E. Gustafson, Esther Anderson, Minnie E. Lindstrom, Hildur H. Larson, Signe C. Gustafson, Hjalmar I. Lind, Arthur S. Hallberg, Esther E. Linden, Irma R. Hallberg, George W. Lindroth, Carl E. Hallgren, Harold A. Lindstrom, Arthur J. Hassell, Bertil B. Lodin, Altie F. Hoglund, Rudolph A. Lundblade, Victoria E. Holmquist, Alice Lundgren, Maynard B. Johnson, Anna M. Magnuson, Otto W. Johnson, Axelia E. Nelson, Albert Johnson, Carl J. Nelson, Alphild R. Johnson, Clarence G. Nelson, Elmer L. Johnson, Clarence W. Nelson, Elsie M. Johnson, Esther S. Nelson, Ernest A. Johnson, Ethel E. Nelson, Fritz A. Johnson, Florence W. Nelson, Hilma M. Johnson, Hattie E. Nordstrom, Herta A. Johnson, R. Elvira Norman, Mabel R. Larson, Bror A. North, Bertha C. Larson, Frances M. Pearson, Anna E. Larson, Gunnard W. Peterson, Alin L. Larson, Harry A. Peterson, Carl A. Larson, Hilda A. Luther League Convention, 1910 Peterson, George H. Larson, Laura M. Peterson, Hilma J. Lindstedt, David G. Anderson, Nina M. Lundberg, Carl R. Wessman, Edgar G. Peterson, Rhuna M. Lofgren, Roy S. Bladstrom, Ethel J. Lundgren, Walter L. Winquist, Helen I. Rohlin, Lillie E. Lund, Frank R. Carlson, Ellen G. Lund, Ethel F. Young, Elvera C. Rudin, Otto H. Lundahl, Edith Carlson, Emil F. Lundine, Minnie L.

Hyman, Edgar L. Lundquist, Harry C . Carlson, Esther M. Magnuson, Anna V. 1911 Sandine, Pearl A. Lustig, Walter R. Carlson, Herman M. Magnuson, Ruth C. Ackerson, George S. Sandstedt, Ragnhild L. Myrthen, Edith M. Carlson, Hildur P. Martinson, Helen M. Anderson, Adolph R. Stolberg, Harry A. Nelson, Arthur L. Carlson, Hilroy R. Mellberg, Ethel H. Anderson, Edith H. Stohlquist, Carl A. Nelson, Nels A. Carlson, Hinning L. Nelson, Alice V. Anderson, Harry Sundstrom, Ruth A. Nordenberg, Edith E. Carlson, Ruth E. Nelson, Edith R. Anderson, Le Gora M. Swanson, Gustaf L. Odhner, Raymond I. Carlson, Singne A. Nelson, Elmer T. Anderson, Teckla A. Swenson, Arthur S. Olson, Alice M. Carlstrom, Adinah A. Nelson, Jennie M. Anderson, Walter F. Swenson, Carl Edwin Olson, Clarence 0. Carlstrom, Carl E. Nilson, Ada Axberg, Richard A. Swenson, Carl Elmer Person, Fred S. Dahlgren, Elmer N. Nordvall, Mabel V. Bergholt, Ellen C. Swenson, Edith J. Peterson, Walter E. Danielson, Ruth L. Olander, Carl S. Bergman, Harry A. Swenson, Esther D. Quist, George F. Dunberg, Raymond A. Olson, Paul F. Bergquist, Charlie D. Traff, Agnes G. Rollins, Clara S. Ekeberg, Esther V. Palmer, Ethel E. Hillstrom, Hedvig C. Trank, Christina J. Roos, Ruth H. Eklund, Sallie E. Peterson, Effie J. Blomquist, Hazel E. Widholm, Clarence F. Silver, Annie C. Enander, Olga E. Peterson, Henry J. Burke, Edwin B. Stohlquist, Ruth E. Englund, Carl W. Peterson, Nannie K. Carlson, Albert R. 1909 Streed, Esther C. Erickson, Oscar E. Pihl, Enfred R. Carlson, Edna E. Anderson, Agnes C. Strom, Herbert S. Erickson, Roy Sall, Sigrid C. Carlson, Julia M. Anderson, Esther M. Swenson, Anna M. Flood, Carl G. Samuelson, Nels C. Carlson, Sven R. Anderson, Frank E. Swenson, Florence V. Fritz, Florence L. Sandgren, Alda I. Ellison, Carl W. Anderson, Hulda M. Swenson, Helen E. Greenberg, Erick S. Sandgren, Thelma V. Enander, Eddie H. Axberg, George G. Swenson, Reuben H. Holm, Edith G. Strom, Albert W. Fritz, Ferdinand G. Bergholt, Victor A. Swenson, Rudolph F. Hult, Elmy M. Svenson, Anna Greenberg, Agnes V. Berglund, Esther I. Swenson, Signo E. Johnson, Anna S. Swanson, Ella C. Gustafson, Carl H. Borg, Sonja M. Trank, Reuben E. Johnson, Carl T. Swenson, Florence L. HaIlin, Gunnard Borgeson, Rudy B. Wallin, Herbert C. Johnson, Edith R. Swenson, Florence W. Jacobson, Rudolph R. Borgeson, Ruth E. Warner, Esther M. Johnson, Emanuel E. Swenson, Laura M. Johnson, Alma M. Carlson, Alta M. Wennerstrom, Ruth H. Johnson, Frances A. Thelander, John I. Johnson, Ella S. Carlson, Carl M. Wetterquist, Signo V. Johnson, Ida C. `frank, Henry A. Johnson, Frances R. Carlson, Elna V. Willen, Josef M. Johnson, Ivan A. Trank, Roy H. Johnson, Gerda M.

81 Johnson, Henry G. Dahlquist, Oscar E. Sandgren, Carl B. Froberg, George. W. Nelson, Mamie E. Johnson, Hildur A. Danielson, Angeline M. Saxey, Icla A. Grahn, Enfrecl Nordberg, Tolke E. Johnson, Judith E. Doebereiner, Violet T. Seagren, Olga M. Greenberg, Alf hild E. Nordenberg, Joseph E. Johnson, Mabel L. Englund, Elmer E. Stark, Agnes W. Gustafson, Raymond G. Nordstrom, Elvida K. Johnson, Olga E. Grahn, Harold R. Stark, Carl P. Hallin, Karl E. Nordvall, Martin C. Johnson, Ruth E. Gustafson, Evalcl W. Stolberg, Lillian M. Hassell, Ralph E. Nystedt, Ebbs M. Johnson, Signe V. Gustafson, Walter C. Stromquist, Martin G. Helm, Sigrid W. Palm, Edwin II. Johnson, Tillie S. Hallgren, Mildred Swaren, Naomie Hoglund, Ruth E. Peterson, Ethel E. Larson, Elfie F. Hangren, Hazel E. Swenson, Sadie E. Johnson, Arvid F. Peterson, Eva Larson, Herbert V. Holmbeck, Everett M. Sydow, Ruth M. Johnson, Elida B. Peterson, Freddie S. Linden, Harold A. Holmbeck, Judith V. Wavern, Harry C. Johnson, Georg A. Peterson, Fritz Lindstedt, Hjalmar Jacobson, Emil L. Wennerstrom, Paul L. Johnson, Helmer NI. Peterson, Hilmer Lodin, Fritz B. Johnson, David H. Johnson, Julia B. Peterson, Linnea R. Loy, Andrew 0. Johnson, Edith M. 1913 Johnson, Laurence A. Peterson, Myrtle r R. Lund, Bertha C. Johnson, Elmer W. Anderson, Edwin H. Johnson, Mabel W. Quist, Einar V. Lundin, Rudolph T. Johnson, Ethel I. Anderson, Edith A. Johnson, Maggie B. Samuelson, Theodore P. Martinson, Arthur W. Johnson, Ethel M. Anderson, Eric J. Johnson, Melba E. Selander, Ellen H. Mellberg, Henning Johnson, Hilmer C. Anderson, Evar P. Johnson, Rudolph G. Skog, Paul R. Moberg, Lawrence H. Johnson, Ruth 1,V. Anderson, Nellie L. Johnson, Ruth Esther Soderberg, Hilton Moberg, Nellie C. Lantz, Wallace A. Anderson, Pearl A. Johnson, Ruth Eugenia SUndstrom, Rose 0. Nelson, Judith E. Larson, Charles W. Anderson, Wallace 0. Johnson, Selma I. Swenson, Elsie D. Nelson, Ruby E. Larson, Florence O. Anderson, William Johnson, Wallace Swenson, Ruben Nelson, Stella R. Laxey, John S. Bell, Olga J. Johnson, William Wahlund, Signe A. Nicols, Hilding C. Lundahl, Hazel Bjorkman, Hildegard Karlson, Ruth A. Wessman, Bernth H. Nordenberg, Carl E. Lundgren, Elva C. Bladstrom, Ruth T. Lantz, Oscar M. Wetterquist, Peter Nordquist, Elvers M. Lundquist, Alice V. Blomquist, Ruby M. Larson, Edith V. Widholm, Raymond C. Olander, Clarence H. Lundquist, Dewey W. Broman, Hilma E. Larson, Esther M. Winquist, Ines R. Olson, Mabel E. Nelson, Agnes C. Carlson, Amy A. Larson, Frank L. Olson, Norma M. Nelson, Alice V. Carlson, Carl G. Lind, Ebbs 1914 Ott, Carolyn M. Nordstrom, Karl R. Carlson, Edna E. Lind, Laura E. Abner, Alfons E. Palmer, Edna M. Nyquist, Henry Carlson, Elsie C. Linden, Alice V. Anderson, Delmar L. Peterson, Edith E. Olson, Bertha H. Carlson, Frank Lindquist, Mabel A. Anderson, Eva E. Peterson, Robert G. Palmer, Linus C. Carlson, Gust J. Lindstrom, Lillian C. Anderson, Florence A. Quist, Herbert M. Peterson, Carl E. Carlson, John E. Lund, George E. Anderson, George Rollins, Judith C. Peterson, George E. Carlson, Melds M. Lundin, Henry Anderson, Ruby A. Sandgren, Esther V. Peterson, Harold R. Carlson, Wallace Magnuson, Elvira A. Anderson, Ruth E. Sjoblom, Elsie M. Peterson, Judith E. Carlstrom, Harry Moberg, Raymond IL Anderson, Sigrid T. Spencer, Agnes E. Pihl, Anna M. Dunberg, Judith M. Moody, Ellen C. Bargren, R. Edward Svaren, Carl H. Roupee, Francis C. Ellison, Ebbs V. Nelson, Florence Bergholt, Philip E. Swanborg, Edward 0. Swanson, Edith V. Swanson, Rudolph A. Charter members; From row: Mrs. Amelia Anderson, Mrs. Amanda Sandinc, Mrs. Gust Peterson, Mrs. John Swanson, Stella I. Anderson, Mrs. Gustava Anderson, Mrs. John Jacobson, Mrs. John Lantz. Back row: Charles Borg John Lantz, Swenson, Alice S. Eskil Kjellstrom, Charles Kjellstrom, Charles Solin, .John Jacobson, August Freding, August Adamson. Swenson, Axel R. Swenson, Ruby R. Trolander, Morris E. Wahlund, Mathilda A. Wessman, Lloyd C. Wickhind, Annie A.

1912 Anderson, Anna E. Anderson, Harvey G. Anderson, Judith E. Anderson, Julia Benson, Nels A. Berggren, Anna Berggren, Johanna Bjork, Cecile H. Blomberg, Mabel W. Bostrom, Nora Carlson, Hedwig E. Carlson, Joel W. Carlson, Mildred M. Dahlgren, Esther E.

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83 Carlson, Carl A. 1917 Kling, Wendla G. 1918 Johnson, Edna NI. Carlson, Hedvig C. Ackerson, Stanley W. Lagerman, Edla NI, Anderson, Agnes D. Johnson, Ila E. Carlson, Ingeborg E. Almer, Viola I. Larson, Gertrude L. Anderson, Dorothy M. Johnson, Harriett D. Carlson, Tyra E. Anderson, Carl B. Liden, Elice L. Anderson, Elmira A. Johnson, Sigf red V. Cederlind, Thyra K. Anderson, Phnom D. Linden, Oscar Y. Anderson, Harold J. Johnson, Wilbur A. Crusoe, Beatrice Anderson, Einelia E. Lindquist, Milton J. Anderson, Harold W. Karlherg, Swen H. Danielson, Violet E. Anderson, Florence V. Lindstedt, Paul E. Anderson, Lloyd L. Larson, Clarence W. EcIman, Amanda Anderson, Floyd F. Lundberg, Edith C. Anderson, Magnhild Lind, Linnea N. Enander, Anna V. Anderson, Harold R. Lundgren, Carl F. Anderson, Martha C. Lindgren, Elsie H. Fagerberg, Roland Anderson, Ina T. Lundquist, Henry E. Anderson, Othelia P. Lundin, Herbert R. Gustafson, Clarence H. Anderson, Lily E. Nelson, Ruby E. Anderson, Richard C. Linchnan, Ruth H. Gustafson, Roy E. Anderson, Murrel A. Nordlund, Leland J. Anderson, Ruth E. Lindstrom, Ingvar Hallberg, Olga 0. Anderson, William 'T. Nygren, Linnea V. Anderson, Ruth I. Loy, Anetta NI. Hallgren, Willard Benson, George W. Nysted, Vera E. Anderson, Violet T. Lundquist, Ruth A. Harbaugh, Hannah I.,. Bergh()It, Esther E. Olson, Alfin P. Brogren, Herbert R. Lundstrom, Margaret V. Jacobson, Rueben Carlson, Ernest A. Olson, Reymond J. Iljorklund, Arvid 0. Magnuson, Leslie H. Johnsen, Latirena Carlson, Evelyn L. Olson, Roy L. fljorklund, Ragnhild Magnuson, William J. Johnson, Cecil Johnson, Elsie M. Johnson, Ethel A. Johnson, Gertrude C. Johnson, Hilding J. Johnson, Mildred C. Johnson, Myrtle VV. Johnson, Reuben Johnson, Ruby I. Kelley, Ralph Kindstrom, Nils 0, Kjellquist, Rose E. Kling, Clifford J. Kling, Lloyd H. Larson, Evelyn L. Lind, Agnes]. Lind, Hiliner O. Lindell, Anna Lindgren, Tone I.,. Lundin, 'Lyra Lundquist, Martha C. Moberg, Ruth 0. Moberg, Stanley F. Monson, William Bible Class taught by N.P. Nelson, 1923 Nelson, Dorothy M. Nelson, Georg S. Carlson, Everett H. Peters, Edward R. Blomquist, Rudolph E. Mitchell, Harvey H. Nelson, Ida F. Carlson, Florence NI, Peterson, Arnold L. Borg, George B. Moberg, Ila E. Nelson, Judith A. Christiansen, Signe H. Peterson, Arthur L. Borgeson, Carl A. Moberg, Nannie I. Nelson, Mabel Dahlgren, Edith A. Peterson, Earl F. Brogren, Anders B. Nelson, Clifford Nelson, Rose B. Dahlgren, Ella V. Peterson, Gerda E. Carlson, Carl 0. Nelson, Eskil W. Nelson, Thera C. Dunberg, Ebba V. Peterson, Joseph L. Carlson, Ferdinand Nelson, Ethel V. Nilson, Sylvia B. Engstrom, Karin I. Peterson, Myrtle L. Carlson, Harold W. Nelson, Frances C. Nordahl, Albert H. Fritz, Roland A. Quist, Lawrence S. Carlson, Herbert N. Nelson, Hazel F. Nordenberg, William Gratin, Frances C. Rohlin, Frank G. Carlson, Myrna L. Nelson, Leland T. ()Lander, Alice M. Gustafson, Clarence E. Rudeen, Henry 0. Ekman, Paul L. Nelson, Ranghilcl Olson, Gunnard J. Gustafson, Ed H. Samuelson, Amanda M. Ellison, Evelyn A. Nyman, Engehorg L. Person, Genevieve M. HaHen, Ivan W. Seeburg, Dorothy E. Fagerstrom, Alice E. Nystedt, Violet G. Peterson, Ethel C. Halien, Mahon A. Skog, Sylvia NI. Fritz, Mildred E. Palmer, Claude R. Peterson, Leonard Hemdahl, Reuel Skogstrom, Elia!mar A. Goodin, Helen A. Pearson, Albin Rosene, Olga V. Johnson, Carl E. Sodergren, Ebba W. Greenberg, Alice H. Pearson, Elvira Rosquist, Martha A. Johnson, Carl S. Stohlquist, Esther C. Greenberg, Ethel NI. Peterson, Carl B. Seagren, August F. Johnson, Edith L. Swanborg, Carl W. Gustafson, Edward G. Peterson, Edwin C. Sjostrom, Elsa H. Johnson, Ernest W. 'I'horell, Elmer A. Hallen, Anna E. Peterson, Nlildrecl B. Stenstrom, Adina S. Johnson, Esther C. Wahlstrom, Eskil 1. Harmanson, Frances NI • Peterson, Violet F. Swenson, Arthur H. Johnson, Margret C. Wallin, Lola H. Hawkinson, Ivar W. Roos, Raymond W. Swenson, Elsie NI. Johnson, Oscar T. Wanfalt, George E. Jacobson, Dorothy E. Selander, Elmer L. l'urnberg, Ruth E. Johnson, Richard V. Warren, Ruth K. Johnson, Axel T. Swanborg, Leslie C. Turngren, Ethel C. Johnson, Roland E. Westerberg, Blenda E. Johnson, Daga E. Swanson, Sanford T. Wallin, Birger Johnson, Ruby A. Wetterstrom, Ethel R. Johnson, Edith R. Swenson, Dagmar

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Swenson, Lawrence M. Lundgren, Mary A. Nelson, Axel D. Herbeck, Verner Swenson, Margret E. Lundquist, Hazel J. Nelson, Carl A. lsakson, Axel H. Swenson, Marie K. Lundquist, Lillie M. Nelson, Einar C. Johnson, Arthur W. Thurnberg, Blanche E. Martinson, Myrtle B. Nelson, Mauritz H. Johnson, Edith Traff, Arvid M. Nelson, Alfrida E. Nelson, Maynard C. Johnson, Edna M. Wessman, Ralph H. Nelson, Arnold R. Nordlund, Laurena M. Johnson, Evelyn C. Weyburg, Chester T. Nelson, Ernest T. Ohlson, Herbert D. Johnson, Olof S. Nelson, John E. Peterson, Clifton L. Johnson, Ruth H. 1919 Nelson, Rungnar H. Peterson, Joseph R. Johnson, Willard H. Ahlgren, Marguerite E. Nelson, Ruth A. Quist, Floyd H. Lind, Maria L. Anderson, Francis E. Nordstrom, Lawrence W. Rosene, Myrtle Lind, Ranghild D. Anderson, Marian E. Oberg, Chester W. Sjostrom, Ina Lindquist, Andrew Anderson, Ragnar Olson, Anna 0. Skoog, Roy E. Lundberg, Floyd Anderson, Thora S. Olson, Carl G. Staff, Edith Lundine, Gerda N. Anderson, Anna V. Bell, Arthur W. Olson, Lillian C. Stolberg, Arthur N. Lundquist, Fred E. Anderson, Clifford R. Bladstrom, Verna A. Peterson, Hildur E. Stolberg, Ellen I. Lundquist, Linnea Anderson, Evar Blomquist, Stanley E. Rohlin, Henry W. Swanson, Anna Lundstrom, Dorothy Anderson, Gertrude Bolander, Rosa M. Rohlin, Violet E. Swanson, Elna Magnuson, Gladys A. Anderson, Harold Carlson, Armous L. Sandquist, Edith E. Swanson, Gustaf K. Nelson, Carl L. Anderson, Hellen M. Carlson, Elsie E. Seeburg, LeRoy H. Thulander, Linnea S. Nelson, George W. Anderson, Iris H. Carlson, Erma E. Stark, Minnerd W. Wahlquist, Johan H. Nelson, Gertrude Anderson, Kermit F. Carlson, Eskell C. Tapper, Lempi M. Westerberg, Bertha Nelson, Lillian A. Anderson, Milton E. Carlson, Frances L. Thorell, Einar A. Young, Mildred Olin, Marguerite E. Bargren, William Carlson, Mildred E. Wahlquist, Signe M. Olson, Raymond E. Bolander, Reuben W. Danielson, Evelyn A. Warren, Edna I. 1921 Peterson, Ella M. Carlson, Edward F. Dunberg, Manfred C. Anderson, Alfred H. Peterson, Margaret E. Carlson, Emmet N. Ekstrom, Mabel A. 1920 Anderson, Carl L. Rohlin, Ruby Carlson, Dorothy M. England, Eva H. Ackerson, Edwin Anderson, Floyd Roos, Maria Carlson, Harold R. Engstrom, Carl G. Allen, Carl R. Anderson, Myrtle D. Runberg, Gustav Carlson, Hazel M. Fagerberg, Evelyn Anderberg, Margreta Anderson, Vera R. Sanderson, Edwin L. Carlson, Myrtle S. Fritz, Violet H. Anderson, Ethel I. Bjorck, Edla L. Sandquist, Ertand J. Clint, Alice D. Gorrell, Verna C. Anderson, Lars A. Carlson, Agnes E. Shores, Clarence Clint, Herman J. Gustafson, George F. Anderson, Oscar R. Carlson, Edith L. Sjostrom, Bertil L. Dahlgren, Frances Gustafson, Johan C. Anderson, Stanley R. Carlson, Edith R. Swenson, Mabel A. Ekdahl, Erick E. Gustafson, Raymond A. Bannen, Naomi C. Carlson, Eva E. Thorell, Lillian G. Fagerberg, Ruth A. Hall, Melba Bargren, Florence E. Carlson, Frances E. Wahlstrom, Stanley A. Fagerstrom, Harold A. Hangren, Mamie A. Bargren, Francis G. Carlson, Gladys M. Wanfalt, Frances V. Falk, George C. Hawkinson, Reinhold P. Brogren, Nels G. Carlson, Ruth A. Froberg, Kenneth R. Holmberg, Robert W. Broman, Frida Carlson, Walter C. 1922 - Frost, Elsie Johanson, Erik H. Carlson, Clinton C. Christenson, Harold Adamson, Bertel Goodin, Vernon G. Johnson, Alice H. Carlson, Elsie Danielson, Dorothy L. Adamson, Florence E. Greenberg, Henry G. Johnson, Carl E. Carlson, Evans M. Fagerstrom, Elsie L. Ahlstrom, Edith E. Gustafson, Roy E. Johnson, Elmer A. Carlson, Harold A. Freed, La Verne E. Ahlstrom, George W. Gustafson, Violet E. Johnson, Florence A. Carlson, Harold F. Hammer, Gunnar E. Allen, Hildur E. Gustafson, Wendell Johnson, Gustaf E. Dahlen, Villa Hedin, Esther G. Anderson, Alice E. Hannblom, Clifford F. Johnson, Henry W. Ekeberg, Gladys Johnson, Herbert L. Frost, William A. Board of Administration, 1923 Johnson, Oscar W. Goodin, Leslie H. Johnson, Ruby M. Grahn, Ada E. Johnson, Roland W. Greenberg, Vera Johnson, Ruth G. Gustafson, Aimee M. Johnson, Violet M. Gustafson, Florence Johnson, Wilton F. Hammarstrom, Hildur Kalen, Eva A. Harmanson, Mauritz F. Kindstrom, Torsten E. Johnson, Edward M. Kjellstrom, Ethel I. Johnson, Floyd Kullberg, Fred E. Johnson, Gustaf Larson, Berger 0. Lindgren, Margaret Larson, Violet L. Lindstrom, Floyd C. Lenstrom, Alice D. Lofgren, Willard Lenstrom, Elmer Lundin, Cecil M. Lindgren, Helen L. Lundin, Clara C. Lindman, Alice A. Magnuson, Martin Lindstrom, Vernie G. Mellberg, Howard E. Lundahl, Leon Mitchell, Jada L. Lundberg, Elsie C. Nelson, Astrid

85 Hansen, Judith V. Carlson, Nina I. Nelson, Anna S. Bargren, Eva B. Oij, Roald Holmberg, Agnes M. Dahlin, Vera P. Nelson, Carolyn Bargren, Emil C. Olson, Bertil Johnson, Clarence E. Dilien, Walter S. Nelson, Evelyn M. Bergman, Harold Olson, Elsa NJ Johnson, Elmer A. Ekdahl, Hazel E. Nelson, Ford G. Carlson, Harry L. Olson, Harry Johnson, Elsie E. Ellingsen, Thelma Nelson, Linnea M. Carlson, Marion A. Olson, Harry Johnson, Evelyn E. Emerson, Sven D. Nelson, Mildred M. Carlson, Martha H. Olson, Norma M. Johnson, Floyd F. Engstrom, Louise M. Nelson, Reinhold R. Fagerstrom, Signe W. Palm, "'Tessa B. Johnson, Gunnard Eriandson, Carl Nelson, Stella A. Correll, Wilda J. Peterson, Arnold C. Johnson, Harold W. Erickson, Anita F. Nickolson, Maynard B. Grahn, Edythe E. Peterson, Charles Johnson, Selma E. Fagerstrom, David L. Nyquist, Ethel Greenberg, Stanley T. Roselle, Lorena E. Johnson, Stanley R. Falk, Linda M. Oij, Olaf Gustafson, Harold Runberg, Swen Johnson, Violet Greenberg, Harry Olin, George E. Gustafson, Jeanette Rundquist, Berger W. Kjellstrom, Clifford A. Gustafson, Astrid E. Olson, Arthur 0. Gustafson, Rose M. Sandquist, Berger Kling, Milton W. Gustafson, Eberhard 0. Olson, Edith V. Gustafson, Waldemar Swanson, Gladys 0. Landquist, Fletcher 0. Gustafson, Floyd R. Olson, Elsie M. Gustafson, Wilbur L. Thorell, Vega W. Larson, Geraldine HaIlen, Elmer H. Olson, Erik Hannblom, Dolores E. Wallhcrg, Hildeborg A. Larson, Mildred E. HaIlgren, Paul G. Olson, Lloyd E. Hoglund, Margaret E. Westerberg, Anna Lundberg, Claus P. Holmberg, Lloyd M. Palmer, Sten A. Johnson, Carl E. Young, Bernice E. Lundberg, Edith Lundin, Evelyn Magnuson, Evert H. Mitchell, Paul D. Moline, Violet V. Moody, Nils I. Nelson, Carroll H. Nelson, Charles 0. Nelson, Eveline I. Nelson, Gilbert A. Nelson, Violet E. Nelson, Walter N. Norsen, Lillie Oberg, Raymond Olson, Edwin J. Pearson, Edith F. Peterson, Arlene E. Peterson, Fremont G. Peterson, Hulda C. Peterson, Wilford E. Peterson, William A. Quist, Myron F. Rosander, Bagman R. Rosander, Signard T. Dorcas Society, 1933 Runberg, Johan 0. Senobe, Edith L. Holmberg, Eva V. Peterson, Harry R. Johnson, Elsie V. 1925 Sjostrom, Burdette J. Holmin, Elvering J. Rosene, Alice B. Johnson, Evelyn E. Ahlherg, Lillian C. Solomonson, David T. Johnson, Carl S. Sandberg, Lloyd Johnson, Gorda Ahlgren, Alfhild S. Swanson, Astrid L. Johnson, Elsie M. Skoog, Henry E. Johnson, Margaret I. Ahlstrom, Elvera M. Swenson, iMable Johnson, Ernest D. Stark, Stanley W. Johnson, Roy E. Ahlstrom, Leonard C. Veline, Violet E. Johnson, Ernest 0. Swenson, Edna Johnson, Wilma M. Anderson, Adelia G. Wetterquist, I. A. Johnson, Esther G. Swenson, Rose E. Kalen, Fay E. Anderson, Ellen J. Wilson, Gladys C. Johnson, Gladys Wanfalt, Leonard Kjellstrom, Stanley F.. Anderson, Elmer A. Johnson, Hiliner 0. Westerberg, Carl B. Larson, John C. Anderson, Gladys B. 1923 Johnson, Karin D. I.Vestlund, Ellen E. Lenstrom, C. Anderson, Martha C. Allison, Alvar K. Johnson, Marion E. Weyburg, August E. Lindblom, Martha C. Anderson, Raymond F. Anderson, Curtis N. Klingstrom, Edith C. Lindgren, Ardys A. Anderson, Stanley E. Anderson, Doris V. Lager, Raymond R. 1924 Lindstrom, Milton Anderson, Wesley A. Anderson, Dorothy M. Landquist, I•ene-D. Adamson, Margaret A. Lundquist, Evald R. Andreen, Harry E. Anderson, Evelyn M. Lindman, Martin C. Allison, Clarence Magnuson, Robert Ash, Arne R. Anderson, Helen A, Lindman, Mildred C. Anderson, Bertil G. Moberg, Lester 0. Bjork, Alice E. Anderson, Hjordis V. Lofgren, Violet M. Anderson, Earl C. Monson, Willard M. Bodfors, Franz D. Anderson, Myrtle E. Lundin, Florence V. Anderson, Helen E. Nelson, Florence G. Carlson, Ellen L. Anderson, William Lundstrom, Harry L, Anderson, Linnea Nelson, Marcella Carlson, Ebba H. Bargren, Leonard B. Magnuson, Everett E. Anderson, TiIda S. Nelson, Mildred G. Carlson, Margaret A. Carlson, Carl A. Magnuson, Mildred Anderson, Violet E. Nelson, Signe Carlson, Ruth V. Carlson, Dorothy E. Magnuson, Vesta E. Aronson, Mildred Nordquist, Violet E. Dahlberg, Henry G. Carlson, Harold A. Magnuson, Walter E. Bargren, Gladys K. Norsen, Elsa H. Erickson, Edna E.

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Fagerstrom, William H. 1926 Nelson, Signe E Goodin, Harold W. Freed, Marvin A, Aaby, Dorothy E. Nelson, Viola V. Gustafson, Louise Goodin, Maynard L. Adamson, Leonard M. Nicholson, Mable A. Gyllenswan, William Gustafson, Lillie A. Ahlgren, Rose W. Nordstrom, Virginia M. Hammarstrom, Carl Hoglund, John R. Alexson, Linnea Oberg, Albin C. Hannblom, Lois A. Johnson, Clarence Anderson, Rivera C. Olson, Alice D. Haroldson, Walter G. Quist, Pearl V. Johnson, Elmer W. Anderson, Martha L. Palm, Howard L. Hoglund, Dorothy K. Rohlin, Evelyn Johnson, Elsie I. Bergman, Eva A. Person, Alice G. Holmberg, Robert Sandberg, Margaret Johnson, Evald R. Bergman, Frank Peterson, Eleanor Jacobson, Evelyn Shellberg, Eugene A. Johnson, Frank W. Blom, Elsie Peterson, Henry F. Jacobson, Roy Swenson, Anna Johnson, Gilbert R. Bloom, Beda Peterson, Violet H. Johnson, Doris E. Swenson, Irving C. Johnson, Howland C. Bookland, Arthur Sandberg, Donald S. Johnson, Frances S. Thorell, Algot Johnson, Hyacinth L. Carlson, Alf W. Stroberg, Irving C. Johnson, Harold L. Van Bloom, Beatrice E. Johnson, Myrtle C. Carlson, Doris F. Swanson, Loraine B. Johnson, Lavinia F. Vanstrom, Lowell Johnson, Rosalene C. Carlson, Elliott Swenson, Burnadine C. Johnson, Martin A. Wallenberg, Harriet Johnson, Theodore A. Carlson, Eva Swenson, Gladys E. Johnson, Mildred C. Wallin, Ruth Johnson, Violet M. Carlson, Evelyn C. Swenson, Ruth M. Johnson, Vivian Kent, Harriet M. Carlson, Mabel Wahlquist, Helge A. Kalen, Peter 1928 Larson, Lavina E. Clint, George W. Wettergren, Bernice C. Kraft, Ethelyn Ahlberg, Ruth Larson, Viola C. Dahlgren, Eleanora Larson, Reuben Ahlgren, Esther Lilagren, Fingel A. Dahlquist, Elsie 1927 Larson, Verna Ahlgren, Mae B. Lodin, Laurel D. Erlandson, Oscar I. Anderson, Elmer H. Lawson, Gladys Anderson, Astrid Lundberg, Dolores E. Fagerstrom, Lillie Anderson, Elsie Linden, Margaret Anderson, Chester Lundberg, Ruth Fredrickson, Rae E. Anderson, Evelyn M. Lindgren, Winnifred Anderson, Edith V. Lundgren, Clifford P. Greenberg, Leonard L. Anderson, Myrtle Lindquist, Estrid V. Anderson, Eric V. Lundquist, Stanley E. Hagge, Ethel M. Anderson, Verna Lindquist, Evelyn Anderson, Erma Lundquist, Willard Holmberg, Leonard W. Bargren, Arthur Lodin, Harriette Anderson, Harold Lundstrom, Willard E. Johnson, Carl S. Bargren, Melker R. Lundeen, Svea Anderson, Milton Magnuson, Evelyn M. Johnson, Carl W. Bengstrom, Stanley Lundine, Mildred C. Anderson, Roy Nelson, Archie E. Johnson, Elmer H. Bloom, Howard S. Lungren, Howard L. Anderson, Ruth M. Nelson, Dagmar V. Johnson, Evelyn Bjork, Evelyn Magnuson, Alice L. Aronson, Mansfield Nelson, Gerdie E. Johnson, Gerhard Bjork, Hazel Nelson, Eleanor Berggren, Edith C. Nelson, Gilbert C. Johnson, Harold Carlson, Alice Nelson, Helen Bergman, Esther E. Nelson, Laverne D. Johnson, Hazel Carlson, Anna E. Nelson, John E. Blomberg, Harold Nelson, Lloyd J. Johnson, Hjalmer F. Carlson, Effie Nelson, Richard J. Carlson, Carl V. Nelson, May E. Johnson, Leonard 0. Carlson, Frank Nelson, Ruth Carlson, Lester H. Nystrom, Esther I. Johnson, Mae A. Carlson, Harriet Nordlund, Lois M. Carlson, Reuben W. Nystrom, Signe F. Johnson, Signe E. Carlson, Ingmar Ohman, Russell Carlson, Ruth Olson, Gladys S. Kalen, Grace E. Carlson, M. Virginia Olson, Doris Carlson, Vera Olson, Harold G. Kindgren, Grant Carlson, Ronald Olson, Ina S. Carlson, Wilbert 0. Olson, Lila V. Kjellstrom, Verna E. Carlson, Stanley Olson, Marion A. Engstrom, Mildred Olson, Robert C. Lager, Victoria Dahlberg, Charles Palmer, Anna S. Erickson, Corinne Palmer, Inga E. Lager, Walter Dahlquist, Carl Pearson, Herbert Faust, Robert 0. Pearson, Einar H. Lantz, May D. Erikson, John A. Pearson, Willard Fredrickson, Rhoda Pearson, Mildred V. Larson, Bernice N. Fahlbeck, John Peterson, Alice E. Fredrickson, Roland Peterson, Catherine M. Larson, Harold Friels, Robert Peterson, Frankie J. Freeberg, Virginia Peterson, Dorothy E, Larson, Helen R. Fritz, Katerine Peterson, Lelia Greenberg, Alice Peterson, Einar Larson, Violet Peterson, Erick A. Larson, Walter L. Last Supper carving, Altar, 1931 Quist, Stanley R. Linden, Myrtle Reed, Doris Lindquist, Bertha E. Reed, Margaret Lindstrom, Sylvia Rosander, Bertil 0, Lundgren, Theodore G. Rosander, Harry G. Lundin, Margaret Rosell, Elizabeth F. Lindquist, Vernon Rundquist, Elsie V. Lundstrom, Edward V..1,1,ZAKA;r4....-,i.J.J.,,;•,s, Rundquist, Evald A. Loy, Inga L. - • • .4 $ il.=,.■%:161,;,Wei 9t , 1 /:. Senobe, Gerald H. Magnuson, Aina ,Thhjilitne; illatiatikaanatilgaMW I %Wet: Steen, Harold Magnuson, Evelyn li*e•', Swanson, Elizabeth Magnuson, Irene E. -••-t4e108310W4' ' . Swenson, Albert W. Magnuson, Olive L. Swenson, Harry J. Nelson, Elvera Thornberg, Weston L. Nelson, Ethel E. Wallenberg, Ellerd C. Nelson, Jeanette E. Wessman, Wallace Nelson, Kenneth Nelson, Lila G.

87 Gustafson, Vivian Bjork, Mantle Hanson, Malvina Carlson, Burdette Haroldson, Eugene Carlson, Eleanor Jacobson, Ralph H. Carlson, Erick Johnson, Arthur Carlson, Esther Johnson, Bertil Carlson, Gladys Johnson, Carroll E. Carlson, Raynold Johnson, Edna Carlson, Ruth Johnson, Erik Carlson, Verner Johnson, Frances M. Dahlberg, Helen Johnson, George W. Danielson, Phyllis Johnson, Gertrude L. Erlandson, Carl Kjeilstrom, Elphie Plink, Helen Lager, Louise Franzen, Louise Larson, Elton Hoglund, Ellen Liljegren, Harry Johnson, Florence Lind, Harry Johnson, Kenneth Vacation Bible School, 1933 Lind, Roy Johnson, Linnea Lindberg, Marshall Johnson, Marion Fagerstrorn, Bertil I.,. VanBloom, Laurence M. Oij, Ruth N. Lindquist, E. Raymond Johnson, Walter B. Forsman, Helger L. SVeherg, Avis G. Pearson, Engwakt Lindquist, Myrtle Lantz, Marion Fredrikson, Reynold A. Swanborg, Walter Lindstrom, Stanley Larson, Esa Fredrickson, Ruth NI. Swanson, WilillOra G. Loy, Sonia Lindblom, Lillian Gustafson, Laurence E. 1931 'Thomason, Ruth V. Ltmdin, Ruth L. Linden, Milton Hoglund, Gunhild M. Anbro, Heidi M. "Daman, Marjorie I. Magnuson, Carl W. Lindquist, Della Jacobson, John E. Anderson, Edith A. VanBloom, Earl R. Moline, Lorain Lundberg, Margaret Johnson, Alice L. Anderson, Harold L. Wallenberg, John W. Nelson, Alice Magnuson, Clarence Johnson, Anna M. Anderson, Marion V. Nelson, Astrid E. Nelson, Elsie Johnson, Eleanor H. Bergman, Harvey R. Nelson, Astrid I. Nelson, Clarence Johnson, Leonard R. Burman, Helge L. 1932 Nelson, George W. Nelson, Helen Johnson, Leslie A. Buxton, Lillian C. Ahlberg, Martha L. Nelson, Gunhild Nyquist, Irene Johnson, Lloyd H. Buxton, Nell M. Anderson, Carl G. Nelson, Harry Olson, Oscar Johnson, Robert B. Carlson, Carl A. Anderson, Harris A. Nelson, Violet Pearson, Milton Johnson, Violet L. Carlson, Clarence IN. Anderson, Harry N. Nordholrn, J. Gordon Peterson, Ebba V. Johnson, Walter Carlson, Harry C. Anderson, Kathryn Norris, Adaline Peterson, Everett Johnson, Walter G. Carlson, Harry G. Belin, Edward C. Norsen, Margaret Peterson, Gurly Knock, Theodore E. Cockrell, Russell F. Bergman, Louise Oberg, Fred Peterson, Lloyd Larson, Edward W. Erickson, Sara A. Bergsten, Mcarle 0. Olson, Edith Rosell, Alice Larson, Lillian NI. Fisher, Donald Bergstrom, Gunhild E. Olson, Erna Rosenquist, Gunnard Larson, Lily NI. Franzen, Stanton F. ltillstrand, Vernis L. Olson, Margaret Skogstrom, Darving Larson, Robert C. Goodin, Arnold B. Bodell, Isabelle E. Pearson, Martha Straub, Genevieve Lindahl, Lucille V. Gustafson, Gladys V. Bolander, Ingrid J. Peterson, John A. Swanson, Dorothy Lindstrom, Helen M. Hammerstrancl, Everett C. Borg, Doris L. Reed, Howard Swanson, Robert Lindstrom, Kenneth Heimdahl, Ever C. Carlson, Ruth L. Rosenquist, lvar Ternquist, Eva Lindstrom, Mabel V. Ileirndahl, Melvin Carlson, Willard G. Rowley, Leslie TOM, Carl Lundblade, Arthur G. Hoglund, Kenneth K. Cederholtn, Ingrid E. Stonewall, Burt Valentine, Charlotte , 1, Jacobson, Bernice L. Dahlberg, Donald Swanson, Milton Lundeen Roy V. Venstrom, Earl Lundgren, Wm. Alfred Johnson, Carl M. Dahlen, Kathryn A. Swenson, B. Laverne Lundstrom, Helen M. Johnson, Helen E. Danielson, Robert C. Swenson, Edith 1930 Maim, Ivan C. Johnson, Helen L. Dulew, Mona A. Swenson, Elsie Adamson, Dorothy C. Nelson, Carl E. Johnson, Stanley C. Erickson, Charlie Swenson, Harold Ahlstrom, Ruth L. Nelson, (Janice N. Landgren, Mary L. Erickson, Doris Swenson, Herbert Anderson, Arnold Nelson, Hazel L. Lantz, Nlildred I. Erickson, Muriel E. Swenson, Russell Anderson, Axel W. Nelson, Marie K. Larson, Clifford Franzen, Ruth V. Swenson, Willard Anderson, Viola C. Oberg, Violet I. Larson, Doris A. Thornherg, Harold Greenberg, Delbert NI. Anderson, Violet A. Olson, Eric G. Larson, Margaret V. licklin, Swen Greenberg, Donald F. Bergstrom, Evert C. Pearson, Roy G. Larson, Rudy C. VanBloom, Gladys Gustafson, Lola M. Bodell, Myrtle Peterson, Arnold G. Lindblom, Doris I,. Wahlquist, Harry Johnson, Alma C. Carlson, Rivera N. Peterson, Fenton H. Lindquist, Lawrence S. Wetterstrom, Esther Johnson, Chester G. Carlson, Evert A. Loy, "Thera E. Wickstrom, Roy Peterson, Mildred J. Johnson, Donald C. Carlson, Floyd E. Rosenquist, Bergit S. Lundine, Alice C. Johnson, Dorothy L. Carlson, Gilbert 0. Sandberg, Gladys E. Moberg, Louise A. Johnson, Helen 1929 Carlson, Gladys 11, Seaber'g, Ruth M. Nelson, Frank C. Johnson, Josephine L. Alexson, Merokl Carlson, Helen B. Senobe, Elna C. Nelson, Melvin IA'. Johnson, Kathryn V. Allison, Bertil Dahlberg, Laurena K. Swenson, Axel Nelson, William H. Johnson, Rodney J. Bargren, Eva Erikson, Carl F. Swenson, Gladys M. Nicholson, Stanley H. Johnson, Roger Bil!strand, DeLoris Erikson, Fred 0. Thoren, Gladys NI. Nyman, Janet E. Kalen, Al. Robert

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89 Hoffman, Ingeborg Lucas, Betty R. Olson, Donald H. Quist, Bernice M. Johnson, Gustof W. Ilornbeck, James R. Magnuson, Donald R. Olson, Grace M. Solberg, Lester C. Johnson, Jean A. Jaderstrom, Howard W. Magnuson, Lillian M. Pearson, Phyllis Shields, Burton D. Johnson, Joan A. Jaderstrom, Jeanette H. Nelson, Lennart J. Peterson, Adeline P. Shields, Harold L. Johnson, Lois L. Johnson, Arlene R. Olson, June E. Peterson, Gunnar W. Stark, Marilyn J. Johnson, Marilyn M. Johnson, Clarence Patterson, Genevieve F. Peterson, Janis A. Swanson, Raymond C. Johnson, Mary L. Kardell, Doris M. Pearson, Marion R. Reum, Roger E. Tuttee, Raymond Johnson, Norman 0. Karlson, Erick Pearson, Viola M. Ryden, Robert E. Wallin, Lowell A. Johnson, Ruby A. Larson, Helen M. Peterson, Beatrice E. Samuelson, John E. Webster, Joseph E. Kindstrom, Richard T. Lind, Quintin Peterson, Jean M. Sand, Robert E. Larson, Jane W. Lindquist, Maurice Peterson, John H. Selander, Harold M. 1941 Larson, Marilyn L. Lundquist, Mary L. Peterson, Marion E. Sheik, Shirley V. Ahlgren, Betty A. Lindstrom, Fred W. Magnuson, Leonard W. SO !berg, Wallace I. Spiess, Barbara L. Ahlgren, Ruth V. Lindstrom, Pauline J. McNames, Mildred M. Sandehn, Clara M. St rote, Florence L. Anderson, Delores A. Magnuson, Delores L. Nelson, Adelyn C. Shiek, Thomas Swangren, Raymond E. Anderson, John 0. Malmberg, Jean A. Nelson, Eldora E. Smith, Betty J. Swanson, Warren R. Bargren, Carolyn A. Melin, John I.,. Nelson, Elmer Stenwall, Rudolph E. Wallenberg, Ralph I- Bergquist, Sonia B. Moberg, Geraldine L. Nelson, Eugene E. Swanson, Margaret V. wigelt, Arthur D. Clauson, Folke H. Nelson, Harold L. Nelson, Oliver A. Wahlstrom, Walter S. Wilson, Harold L. Crawford, Elsie A. Nelson, Lorraine I. Nelson, Ruth V. Wallin, Doris E. Eklund, Wallace G. Nelson, Margery E. Nordenberg, Phyllis E. Wallin, Janice M. 1940 Farb, Paul A. Nelson, Violet E. Nyren, Eric A. Wanstrom, Ruth I. Aaby, Shirley A. Olson, Harry Webster, Gertrude L. Allen, Robert G. Pearson, Janet L. Wiberg, Bernice V. Anderson, Allan D. Peterson, Grace M. Widen, LaVerne M. Anderson, Darlene J. Reum, Dorothy M. Youngberg, Ernest B. Anderson, David G. Ryden, Marilyn E. Anderson, Virginia D. Soderberg, L. Bruce 1939 Billstrand, Mercedes R. Swanson, K. Earl Ahlstrom, Rogene M. Bladstrom, Arlene W. Venstrom, L. Evert Anderson, Harry C. Blomquist, Elizabeth L. Wallenberg, Cornell C. Anderson, Warner 0. Bosell, John D. Weberg, J. Aloes Bolter, Audrey M. Buchte, Eugene R. Wihom, G. Richard Bolter, Robert Carlson, Donna L. Bergquist, Eva NI. Carlson, Lorraine E. 1938 Carlson, Constance A. Carlson, Ralph A. Aaby, Mildred L. Carlson, Helen D. Dodge, Arthur H. Ahlstrom, Linnea M. Carlson, John R. Erickson, Rose M. Anbro, Ralph FL Carlson, Lilly L. Erikson, Evans W. Anderson, Elizabeth C. Enquist, Dorothy J. Freseman, Lorraine C. Anderson, Lloyd H. Franks, Betty J. Goodin, Betty L. Anderson, Richard A. Gustafson, Eleanor D. Greenberg, Genevieve L Anderson, Robert I.,. Jacobson, Lawrence E. Grundstrom, Kenneth 0 Anderson, William W. Johnson, Anna NI. Halborg, Dorothy A. Bergrnark, Lucille D. Johnson, Clifford B. Hallberg, Henry A. Buchte, Ruby E. Johnson, Earl A. Jr. Ilaroldson, Marilyn J. Buxton, Marion C. Johnson, Eleanor I. Henning, Elaine J. Carlson, Ruth A. Johnson, Emil D. Hoge, John S. Carlson, William C. Johnson, Ethel NI. Holmberg, Eugene C. I MI Ekstrom, Erliss M. Johnson, Jean R. Johnson, Beverly A. 111111111 1 ;,l1 Erickson, Elizabeth A. Johnson, Mary A. Johnson, Charlotte P. i.771101 Iiii=111 Ericson, Roland N. Kolterman, Mildred L. Johnson, Harry 0. Erikson, Richard A. Larson, Amos E. [arson, Margaret Fransen, Nels G. Larson, Arne G. Lind, LaVerne R. Guin, Edward C. Larson, Betty H. Lindberg, Carroll B. Ascension window, 1913 Hallstrom, Roy H. Lindstrom, Vernie G. Lindstrom, Alan B. Harvey, Bernhard C. Lindstrom, Virginia L. Mellberg, Burdette H. Greenberg, Beverly NI. Nordenberg, Barbara J. Jacobson, Roberta L. Meden, Elmer H. Monti, Vincent M. Gustafson, Ina L. Nordenberg, Reuel B. Johnson, Faith L. kitten, Alfred J. Munroe, Viola E. Hermanson, William E. Nyberg, Marjorie Johnson, Harriett J. Monson, Grace A. Nelson, Carl B. E. Holmberg, Stanton NI. Ohlson, Dewey C. Johnson, Marion N. Nelson, Agnes V. Nelson, Grover W, Jacobson, Arlene NI. Pearson, Ellen M. Johnson, Marvin G. Nelson, La Doris K. Nelson, Ruth C. Jacobson, Irene M. Peterson, Alice H. Johnson, Norma G. Nelson, Donald E. Nordenberg, Ilene H. Johnson, Ardis M. Prentice, Clinton G. Jr. Larson, Folke P. Nelson, Lorraine E. Nordenberg, LaVerne A Johnson, Bertil R. Simon, Betty L. Larson, Lois L. Nelson, Ruth E. Olson, Roy E. Johnson, Dorothy NI. Thorvaldson, Tennes Larson, Phyllis V. Ohlander, Herbert E. Pansar, Dorothy J. Johnson, Gayle M. 'I'uftee, Edward NI. Lindstrom, Wallace H. Ohlson, Barbara J. Peterson, Richard K. Johnson, Gene NI. Wallin, Everett E.

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Wallin, Priscilla R. Lind, Ilean M. Benson, Ragnhild H. Anderson, Virginia A. Wibom, Maynard L. Lindquist, Betty L. Bergdahl, Joan C. Anderson, Wm. F. Magnuson, Genevieve II, Bisbee, Peter J. Axelson, Verna M. 1942 Malmberg, Ronald W. Bjork, William G. Bargren, Janice J. Ahlstrom, Barbara M. Moberg, Corrine L. Bode11, Ralph W. Bergsten, Marlene A. Anderson, Lola M. Nelson, LeRoy F. Broo, Betty A. Burbank, Mahlon K. Anderson, Lorraine M. Odling, Roland H. Carlson, Beverly J. Carlson, Robert H, Anderson, Shirley D. Ohlson, Betty L. Carter, Mary L. Carter, Charles E. Asker, Ruth E. Olson, Sonia V. Clauson, Sonja M. Eckman, Paul A. Bullard, Sally L. Pearson, Lois M. Dunberg, Elsie C. Ekstrom, Robert H. Carlson, Jayne E. Peterson, Ralph M. Farb, Marlene G. Flodin, James V. Carlson, Joyce M. Erickson, Margery R. Shiek, Roger W. Ferro, Richard V. Garas, Roger T. Dale, Marlene Fritz, Robert L. Swangren, Mary A. Greenberg, Delores D. Goodin, Helen M. Danielson, Egon M. Hallen, Mabon C. Tuftee, Ruth E. Grenberg, Beatrice A. Hallberg, Kenneth L. Densmore, Patricia A. Holmberg, Joyce D. Wells, Patricia M. Gustafson, Carol L. Johnson, Dennis R. Flodin, June H. Johnson, Dorothy M. Wiesland, Wesley H. Gustafson, Richard J. Johnson, Fredrick R. Garas, Kenny Johnson, Margaret E. Hanson, Eleanor J. Johnson, Ivan W. Goodin, Nancy J. Johnson, Roy D. 1944 Johnson, Avis F. Johnson, Thomas R. Hammerstrand, Janet C. Johnson, Shirley Y. Anderson, James R. Johnson, Donald G. Kindstrom, Nancy C. Harris, Donald Kardell, Douglas L. Anderson, William Johnson, John D. Kjellstrom, Jean R. Holmquist, Robert L. Kelly, Robert E. Ayers, Maxine Lindquist, Irene L. Bargren, Joyce Loy, Conrad Jr. Bosell, Robert L. Lundgren, Deloris E. Carlson, Addeen Marander, William C. Carlson, Donald L. Messner, Carol J. Dorsey, Donald D. Nyberg, Ernest L. Edgren, Thore H. Jr. Nyquist, Richard A. Ekedahl, Joan Olofson, Sigrid L. Eklund, La Verne G. Peterson, La Verne L. Erickson, Jean Reum, Wallace 0. Hallen, Leonard L. Shoudy, Richard W. Haunan, Patricia Sjoblom, Virginia M. Holmes, Donna M. Wallin, Joyce A. Johnson, Caroline A. Warren, Margaret G. Johnson, Gertrude E. Wessman, James 0. Johnson, Kathryn M. Wessman, Richard A. Johnson, Walter A. Widergren, John F. LaMont, James C. Young, June C. LaMont, Margaret J. Larson, Joan L. 1943 Larson, Marcene J. Anderson, Donald L. Larson, Robert D. Easter Sunday, 1950 Anderson, Joan M. Lidberg, Ethel M. Anderson, Robert G. Lindstedt, Jeanne A. Johnson, Lloyd H. Krause, Kathryn A. Johnson, Gerald H. Borgren, Marilyn M. Lundeen, Joyce M. Johnson, Robert A. Larson, Carol G. Johnson, Iris Carlson, Arlene M. Marander, John 0, Larson, Jeanette R. Lindstrom, Ronald A. Johnson, Joanne R. Dickey, Helen L. Ney, Wilbert R. Larson, Roy V. Magnuson, Helen V. Johnson, Karl H. Erikson, Patricia R. Ohlander, Ingeborg A. Lind, Rayphield M. Miller, Dorothy L. Johnson, Tom Eklund, John D. Olofson, Lois S. Lindquist, Howard S. Murphy, Richard N. Julin, Betty L. Fransen, Norman C. Pearson, Roger H. Mattson, Ardelle M. Nelson, Gwendolyn L. Kelley, Barbara Freseman, Dolores E. Peterson, Kenneth 0. Milen, Rebecca A. Nelson, Inez B. Lahre, Patty A. Guin, Robert W. Peterson, Reginold A. Monti, Elizabeth L. Nelson, Ruth M. Larson, Ralph H. Gustafson, Lois A. Peterson, Richard W. Nelson, Alleda H. Oij, Richard R. Lind, Carol J. Gustafson, Roy H. Sand, Roberta A. Olson Arnold Shiek, Philip T. Magnuson, Donna E. Halborg, John E. Selander, Herbert V. Palm, Ingrid L. Shields, Janet C. Magnuson, Jerry Hailing, Lloyd L. Swenson, Gerald R. Pearson, Roger B. Swanson, Jean Malmberg, Janice M. Hoge, Blenda A. Swenson, Gloria Peterson, Audrey J. Swanson, Joyce Mastroganis, Dene Jacobson, Barbara A. Peterson, Kenneth C. Swenson, Marian L. Mattson, Dorothy H. Johnson, Lillian D. 1945 Sandquist, Clarine Wahlgren, Gordon Y. Nelson, Betty A. Johnson, Marian M. Anderson, Janet M. Sandquist, Richard F. Wallin, Carolyn B. Nelson, Margaret R. Johnson, Robert G. Anderson, Joanne E. Swenson, Harry J. Jr. Nelson, Ronald K. Johnson, Vivian K. Anderson, John E. Thorell, Roger A. 1947 Nelson, Verona M. Kent, Aldor L. Anderson, Phyllis A. Winterer, Beverly J. Anderson, Bernice Noren, Glen J. Kent, Barbara J. Anderson, Ronald R. Bankord, Gordon D. Reum, Robert C. Larson, Gertrude E. Axelson, Dale G. 1946 Bargren, Norman L. Saeger, Carol Larson, Myrtle S. Beckman, Roger C. Anderson, Dean J. Carlson, Carolyn A. Sand, Gordon H.

91 Senobe, Lowell Anderson, Sonia J. Kelly, Donald L. Anderson, Genny E. Densmore, Norma Sundberg, Elsie C. Beck, Louise M. Laken, Richard H. Anderson, Jack R. Huffy, Ronald F. Swanson, Patricia V. Brickson, Ruth Laken, Robert Atchison, Sandra J. Engstrom, Gwendolyn A. Swenson, Nancy C. Carlson, Mary E. Lindquist, Geraldine L. Beck, Phylis R. Greenberg, Glenn R. I,Vahlgren, Richard Carlson, Sonja J. Lundstrom, Roger E. Blucher, Larry NI. Greenwood, Donovan E. Wanstrom, Anne Christenson, Joanne Manning, Mary J. Boese, Ronald Gustafson, Roger Ekstein, Shirley Nelson, Arvid D. Brynteson, Richard J. James, Donald C. 1948 Elmquist, Priscilla NI. Nelson, Barbara J. Carlson, Doris F. Johnson, David A. Adamson, Joanne Erickson, Fred Nelson, Gail C. Carlson, Joyce A. Johnson, Gloria NI. Anderson, Nancy Fowler, Sylvia Nelson, Gerald Carlson, Robert L. Johnson, Mary L. Bankord, Betty Fritz, Betty Peterson, Patricia E. Carlson, Ronald J. Johnson, Richard D. Bergquist, Vernon Grahn, Jeanne F. Peterson, Paul I. Duffy, Richard L. Johnson, Robert M. Bisbee, Arlene A. Greenberg, Marlene J. Petty, Barbara E. Erickson, Darlene J. Kullberg, John F. Bjork, Stanley Gustafson, Lois M. Seger, David L. Fern), Tontia S. Light, Sandra R. Bunjes, Robert O. Hallberg, Floyd Wetterstrom, Priscilla A. Forslund, David E. Lindquist, Joan E. Cameron, Yvonne L. Haller), Neil Fowler, Jon F. McVay, Patricia E. Carlson, James C. Holmberg, Janet NI. 1951 Franzen, Marvin G. Miller, Alan Miller, Barbara A. Carlson, Larry A. Hultgreil, Dorothy M. Anderson, Jean E. Groop, Juliann C. Gustafson, Dorm E. Nelson, Deanna Carlson, Teddy Johnson, Beverly Bargren, Lois A. Gustafson, Mary E. Nelson, Jean L. Cole, Patricia A. Johnson, Carolyn E. Cameron, Corinne NI. Hanson, Dianna I.,. Niernla, George B. Ekedahl, Robert Johnson, Lois M. Carlson, Arnold E. Hanson, Elaine R. Nimmo, Tommy R. Erickson, Ferde L. Johnson, Raymond Carlson, Barry A. Hohnberg, Julianne Ni. Nordstrom, Joe Fewkes, Charlotte M. Johnson, Roberta L. Carlson, Dale J. Jacobson, Sylvia .1. Olson, John G. Forss, Barbara A. Johnson, Rosemary Carlson, Gerald W. Johnson, Arnold L. Rohlin, Delores NI. Hawley, Delores M. Kullberg, Kay S. Carlson, Julie J. Johnson, Kent E. Rudolph, Richard W. Henthorn, t,e Rene J. Larson, Sigurd Carlson, Linda L. Johnson, Richard L. Sealin, Jerry Herman, Dolores NI. Lundeen, Phyllis A. Conrad, Carolyn R. Smith, Julie A. JOhnson, Betty J. Lundquist, Beverly Crowe, Nancy R. Kullberg, Sally NI. Larson, Karin L. Staff, Kenneth W. Johnson, Kent Maggio, Ted C. Dahlberg, Charles A. Lindstrom, Michael 'I'. Stolber'g, Robert L. Johnson, Lennard A. Maier, Ronald Dahlgren, Rose NI. Lodin, Deanne J. Strote, Barbara Kennedy, Betty Manning, Donna J. Danielson, Leona L. Lodin, Kaye J. Thorell, Donna J. Kjellstrom, Nancy Y. Mattson, Sylvia E. Edgier, Sonja E. Lundquist, Martin H. Vanstrom, Alice NI. Larson, Gene A. Miller, Robert Elofson, John R. Mallquist, Kent A. Wahlquist, Janis L. Larson, Roger Peterson, Suzanne Gorman, Judy A. Mark, Phyllis K. VVarren, Tommy F. Lofgren, Jack W. Rehr), Sandra Greenberg, Donna R. Nelson, Diane Winkler, Judith Martinson, David L. Strote, Marvin Gustafson, Thomas L. L. Mattson, Jack Swanson, JoAnne Haeferer, Roberta J. Nelson, Elaine M. Nelson, Gary W. McCollum, Connie M. Henthorn, Rondla M. 1954 Moore, Sandra L. Horn, Frank L. Nelson, Richard A. Bankard, Bonnie L. Nelson, Waldine J. Nyquist, Roger T. 1950 Johnson, Jerry G. Bolander, Robert C. Rapp, Donna C. Pearson, Gary A. Bargren, Gerald L. Johnson, Lowell A. Carlson, Corinne NI. Raymer', Marlene A. Pearson, Sharonne Carlson, Sandra D. Johnson, 'Terre] F. Carlson, Donald Ring, Randell Ruskavage, Marlene M Clark, James D. Juffernbruch, Karl W. Carlson, Morris E. Sealander, Spencer M. Ryman, Janice Forss, Leonard Krause, Sandra M. Carbon, Wayne B. Stalcup, Jerry N. Sealander, Sally M. Gorman, Gerald Larson, Mary A. Crone, Frances M. Strote, Carol A. St. John, Marilyn Hanson, Beverly A. L.att, Mary C. Elmquist, Bruce A. Sundly, Duane E. Swanson, Nancy Hosfeld, Roger A. Lindstrom, Corrinne J. Erlandson, Susan I.,. Thorson, Kenneth J. Johnson, Doris Lofgren, Sandra M. Feick, Victoria C. Wallace, Clifford C. 1949 Johnson, John R. Lundquist, Robert C. Goodin, James S. Wallin, Dennis A. Anderson, Donald Johnson, Marlys C. Mercaitis, Donald C. Goodin, John V. Whitehead, Earl C. McIntosh, Charles L. Gustafson, Robert W. Youth Center corner stone, 1954 Miller, Herbert N. Hanson, Janice C. Nurser), Nancy J. 1953 Ilegbom, Dale J. Dij, Barbara J. Adamson, Ronald B. Johnson, Barbara D. Palm, Gunnel R. Anderson, Henry R. Johnson, Beverly J. Pearson, Dale R. Barnes, Sherrie E. Johnson, Carol D. Ring, Ronald E. Bilodeau, Joan C. Johnson, David J. Spongberg, Sallie A. Bunjes, Dennis N. Johnson, Joanne NI. Thorson, Ronald J. Bunjes, Donald Johnson, Keith A. Tortorice, Sylvia A. Carlson, Arne B. Johnson, Robert G. Vanstrom, Richard L. Carlson, Carol K. Juffernbruch, Fred Wahimark, Curt A. Carlson, Donald V. Larson, Janet M. Carlson, James W. Larson, Robert J. 1952 Carlson, Margaret L. Lindquist, Barbara J. Abrahamson, Jack N. Conrad, Paul G. Lundquist, Dale R. Anderson, Charlene L. Culver, Beverly J. Nelson, Gerald F.

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Soderstrom, David W. Swanborg, Karen A. Swanson, Patricia L. Swenson, Marlette E. Thompkins, James A. Thorell, Susan A. Wallenberg, Janice A. Wallin, Charles C. Wanfalt, Lenore A. Mellor, Robert E. Westin, David L. Miller, William A. Williams, Sandra L. Molander, Fayette L. Nelson, Marie A. 1957 Nelson, Susan L. Adolphson, Karen M. Nimmo, Robert J. Ahlstrom, Glenn B. Norsen, James A. Wells Fund Raising Banquet, 1955 Allen, Barbara J. Olson, Ronald E. Anderson, Carolyn 1. Palm, Gordon L. Nelson, Judith A. Hasselquist, Roger W. Coupar, Robert E. Anderson, Diane A. Peterson, Alice Nyman, Bertil C. Henthorn, Kennard Crandall, Lynn R. Anderson, Joan R. Peterson, Carl P. Ohslund, John J. Johnson, Bruce A. Crozier, Regina M. Anderson, Kathleen H. Peterson, Lonnie G. Olin, Jean R. Johnson, Duane E. Erickson, Dale Andreen, Darleen J. Peterson, Patricia A. Olson, La Von H. Johnson, Gary L. Erikson, Thomas F. Bargren, Susan K. Peterson, Robert S. Omark, Susan K. Johnson, Warren H. Faith, Robert A. Beck, William P. Poyer, Suzanne C. Palm, Gerald L. Jones, Janice L. Feldt, Margaret E. Bergquist, Charles A. Rehahn, Jeanette M. Peterson, Judith M. Knodle, Karen Gorsuch, Malcolm C. Blade, Annette E. Roberts, Todd W. Peterson, Marie A. Larson, Frances A. Greenberg, Wendell G. Boisvert, David L. Ross, David C. Peterson, Shirley A. Lindquist, Karen E. Greenwood, Lawraine F Calacci, Gary E. Schultz, Frederick J. Runberg, Mary L. Lindstrom, Joan M. Gustafson, Marlene J. Camm, Gary L. Schultz, Karen A. Sand, Harold E. Lundin, Betty Haroldson, Judith K. Carlson, Christine A. Smith, Sharon A. Stolberg, Keith 0. Lundquist, Mary A. Helsing, Claire E. Carlson, Curtis A. Stag, Gordon A. Swanborg, Karl M. Lundstrom, Janet M. Holmberg, Dennis R. Carlson, David P. Stroberg, Jon I. Swenson, Marlene N. Lunn, Georgianne Johnson, Christina L. Carlson, James L. Swanborg, James D. Taylor, Frances M. Magnuson, Bonnie L. Johnson, Curtis W, Carlson, Judith L. Swenson, Beverly K. Whitehead, Erlene M. Medin, Janice H. Johnson, Delores R. Carlson, Sandra M. Swenson, Robert P. Wif fin, Sally J. Miller, Russell A. Johnson, Dennis C. Carlson, Sonja M. Tack, Paul A. Molander, Gerald W, Johnson, Doris E. Cavanaugh, Patricia A. Urbach, Gary W. 1955 Naglestad, Barton G. Johnson, Douglas C. Crone, John A. Van Draska, Karen L. Aaby, Marvin Nelson, Lyn M. Johnson, Judith A. E. Ek, Thereda A. Wahlquist, Keldon J. Almblade, Sharyl K. Nordenberg, John V. Johnson, Lawrence L. Erikson, Dale A. Wanfalt, Donald G. Anderson, Anna M. Nordlof, Jerome A. Johnson, Maryellen Esakson, Darlene J. Wanstrom, Sharon A. Anderson, David C. Nygren, Harry Johnson, Randolph G. Ferrall, Stephen L. Wendling, Douglas E. Anderson, Roger C. Pearson, Roger W. Johnson, Richard B. Freedlund, Linda M. Winter, Constance A. Applequist, Judy K. Peterson, Gay Johnson, Ronald E. Frost, Christine Young, John Backman, Diane C. Pieschel, Charlotte Johnson, Susan C. Greenberg, Sharilyn L. Bargren, John Rudberg, Nancy D. Larson, Diane A. Gustafson, Dale R. 1958 Barnes, Gehrel P. Stohl, Kristine M. Martenson, Thomas E. Gustafson, Phoebe A. Aaby, Milton H. Blomberg, Shirley A. Swenson, Reginal J. Miller, Carol C. Jacobson, Ronald D. Anderson, Charles T. Bredholm, Maria J. Vanstrom, James Monson, Michael M. Jepsen, Carol A. Anderson, Jack Brickson, Robert Wahlgren, Carl D. Nelson, David L. Johnson, Carole L. Barnes, Shehrel Carlson, Sally V. Wahlmark, Barton L. Nelson, Sharlynn J. Johnson, Dale L. Bergquist, Karen A. Charlton, Joann Widrig, Larry E. Niemela, Margaret A. Johnson, David A. Bergstrom, Keith D. Christenson, Carol A. Olson, Richard E. Johnson, David M. Blade, Neal H. Danielson, Karen M. 1956 Omark, Gary G. Johnson, Donald A. Bolander, Steve F. Erickson, Kathleen J. Alfrey, Carol J. Palm, Frederick A. Johnson, Jon S. Calacci, Rodney Erickson, Wayne H. Anderson, Harry R. Pazera, Diane E. Johnson, Rodney G. Carlson, Louise P. Erickson, Steven A. Anderson, Margo K. Perkins, Shirley A. Johnson, Sharon A. Freed, James E. Finger, Kent L. Anderson, Patricia A. Peterson, Charles W. Johnson, Stuart W. Frisk, Dennis Fredrickson, Norma K. Axelson, Darlene M, Peterson, John M. Kjellstrom, Roger W. Garas, Warren Fritz, Ardis A. Bargren, David E. Petty, Carole J. Kramer, Kit D. Gladish, Diane Fritz, Beverly J. Bowman, Bernard E. Pickup, Brenda Latt, Karin E. Gorsuch, Karen Gorman, James Carlson, Carla K. Pierson, Jerry C. Larson, Gary R. Gouker, Mary J. Gouker, Jerry A. Carlson, Lawrence R. Rylander, Jill K. Lewis, Susan E. Gustafson, Clarice R. Greenwood, Barton L. Carlstrand, Bengt E. Sanderson, Beverly J. Lind, Karen S. Johnson, Allen J. Gustafson, Dean A. Case, David L. Schafer, Maureene D. Lindquist, John Johnson, Carol M. Gustafson, Duane R. Clark, Randall K. Senger, Roberta A. Lunn, David C. Johnson, Gary L. Hanson, Patricia S. Conrad, Mark R. Smith, Virginia L. Lunquist, Denise E. Johnson, Mary E.

93 Johnson, Reuel T. Linde, Kathryn M. Johnson, Vivian P. Carlson, Gerald T. Monti, Suzette M. Johnson, Sandra R. Lindsay, Karin A. Knodle, Linda K. Carlson, Linda L. Paniuski, Ruth A. Lilja, Suzanne Lindsay, Thomas K. Kramer, Sharon V. Carlson, Madelaine K. Pazera, Sheryl M. Liljegren, Harriet L. Lindstrom, Diane S. Kullberg, Judith A. Carlson, Patricia L. Pearson, Sandra K. Lindquist, Richard Lundquist, Kay LaGrande, Charles N. Carlson, Torbjorn Pearson, Susan M. Lonn, Kathryne R. Marldund, Richard MacCloskey, Jack R. Dahlberg, Jeffrey M. Pearson, Todd W. Magnuson, Joanne C. Mincemoyer, Norman R. Malander, Louis Dahlen, Vesta M. Peterson, Ronald C. Manning, Barbara A. Monson, Carol J. Martenson, Stanley C. Eimer, Harry H. Poyer, Mary J. Matranga, James Niehaus, Pamela K. McWilliams, Lloyd D. Englof, Ellwyn C. Reynolds, David C. Nelson, Douglas L. Nordlof, David B. Nelson, Anita L. Erickson, Gary L. Risley, Harriet L. Nelson, Gunnar A. Nordlof, Dwight S. Nelson, Gordon R. Ewald, Lynda M. Roberts, Scott P. Nelson, Patricia A. Nygren, Dennis L. Nelson, Janet M. Fagerstrom, Harry L. Rylander, John S. Nelson, Sharron L. Olin, Denny F. Nelson, Jeanne A. Fagerstrom, Joan E. Sealin, Linda M. Olson, James W. Olson, Elan M. Nelson, Oliver W. Forsstrom, Karl S. Smith, Dennis R. Pearson, Nancy A. Olson, Karen Y. Nelson, Robert C. Freeberg, John 0. Smith, Oscar T. Peterson, June E. Osberg, Edna M. Nelson, Stephen G. Freedlund, Larry P. Soper, Lynn E. Petty Jr., John H. Overend, Charlene Olson, Carol Giglio, Velvi J. Spickerman, Joyce J. Rapp, Carol J. Peterson, Kay E. Olson, Ronnie 0. Goodin, Barbara A. Swangren, Douglas W. Raymer, Gary V. Picchioni, Jean A. Pearson, Craig H. Greenberg, James J. Swanson, Terry E. Rudeen, Gregory Rehahn, Paula M. Pearson, Kent Greenwood, Kathleen A. Swenson, Craig W. Sandberg, Karen E. Reinhold, Roger Picchioni, Patricia Hakes, Charles J. Swenson, Joanne L. Sodergren, Kristine Rosell, Margo L. Rapp, Sharon Louise Hammerstrand, Dennis R • Swenson, Kathleen L. Soderstrom, Mary K. Rudberg, Sally A. Rhodes, Deborah Haroldson, Susan J. Swenson, Sharon L. Soper, Gary D. Sanderson, Marilyn J. Ross, Gloria L. Holmberg, James M. Swenson, William A. Stalcup, D. Craig Sealin, Steven G. Sefrhans, Carl F. Jacobson, Dale R. Swing, Rodger L. Stemkawski, Sandra Stark, Joyce K. Snook, Linda Jensen, John H. Szrajba, Cynthia S. Stohl, Richard Stohl, Robert C. Stonis, Randall F. Jensen, Robert C. Thim, Krysten A. Stonis, Judy A. Swenson, Janice K. Swangren, Sharon M. Johnson, Alan J. Wallenberg, Karin L. Swanborg, John B. Valentine, Paula A. Swanson, Theodore R. Johnson, Bernita L. Wenberg, Stephen E. Swanson, Arthur Watterhouse, Sheila A. Tolodxi, Steven R. Johnson, Daniel K. Williams, Judy A. Swanson, Donald Wallenberg, Constance S. Johnson, Frank E. Womack, Lincoln J. Weaver, Diane R. Swanson, Ronald R. 1960 Johnson, JoAnne H. Swenson, Marcia R. Anderson, Dennis T. Swenson, Richard T. Anderson, Gary R. Thelen, Kathryn S. Anderson, Katherine P. Vanstrom, Mary J. Anderson, Nancy L. Wahlmark, Philip Anderson, Sharlee Welin, Carol R. Anthony, Terry Benson, Elizabeth L. 1959 Bergstrom, Steve R. Ahlstrom, Mary A. Carlson, David C. Anderson, Cheryl L. Carlson, Janice K. Bergsten, Judy S. Carlson, Janis L. Bergsten, Merle Jr. Carlson, Rita Carlson, Diane Cieliesz, Michael J. Chesak, Tom M. Corrison, Clifford T. Dahlgren, Linda L. Crozier, Bruce J. Erickson, Charlene E. Curry, Linda S. Erikson, Sandra J. Edwards, Scharon A. Gatto, Sharon A. Eichorst, Janet First anniversary Senior Citizens Club, 1966 Goodin, Marilynn L. Elmquist, Paul E. Gottfred, Joyce K. Ewald, Bradley H. Wessman, Kristine Johnson, Marlene A. 1962 Gustafson, Charles 0. Frisk, Sharon K. Wood, Linda Kardell, Gary R. Adolphson, Nola J. Gustafson, Helen L. Goodin, Terry G. Keres, Neva J. Ahlgren, Douglas H. Haroldson, David W. Gustafson, Alan C. 1961 Klassner, Margaret L. Anderson, Timothy D. Helsing, Jean E. Gustafson, Laurence A. Aitken, John R. Kullberg, Betty E. Anthony, Thomas E. Huston, Gregory L. Gustafson, Marylou M. Anderson, Larry G. Kyle, Marsha J. Blade, Karla R. Johnson, Boyd F. Jacobson Jr., John E. Anderson, Susan K. Lamont, Judith A. Brodin, Joan V. Johnson, James A. Johnson, Gary J. Arvidson, Christer D. Lamparter, Ruth A. Callsvik, Corina I. Johnson, Larry K. Johnson, Gary L. Bargren, Joanne F. Layng, Nancy R. Cameron, Elizabeth J. Johnson, Marjorie A. Johnson, Kathleen A. Bargren, Priscilla J. LeBeau, Christine M. Carlson, Carolyn J. Junor, Joanne L. Johnson, Mary E. Bergquist, Carol J. Leber, Suzanne L. Carlson, Karen J. Lamont, Janet A. Johnson, Norma J. Blixt, Craig M. Liljegren, Charles F. Carlson, Steven L. Larson, Carole A. Johnson, Richard L. Borg, Susan S. Lindsay, Kerry R. Cavanaugh, Steven D. Larson, Gary R. Johnson, Steven Borst, Jacqueline K. Lunn, George H. Celebron, Toni J. Larson, Richard L. Johnson, Thomas E. Calacci, Patty G. Mark, Duane W. Doyle, Sally L.

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Earlywine, Sherrie L. Johnson, Frederick K. Bengtson, Judith A. Anderson, Hildasue Ecklund, Linda L. Johnson, Gary K. Carlson, Roger L. Anderson, Sharon J. Freeburg, Ulla L. Johnson, Linda J. Cavanaugh, Joseph E. Apsey, Paul H. Fyhrlund, Vicky A. Johnson, Mark W. Dahlen, Karl J. Bargren, Paul E. Greenberg, Karen S. Johnson, Terry L. Dahlen, Kristin A. Benner, Karen A. Gillette, Erma M. Julin, Vickie L. Edgren, Gary E. Berglund, Christie L. Gustafson, Carol J. Klentz, Christine A. Ekdale, Christine B. Beyer, William E. Nicholson, Billy K. Gustafson, David Kors, Brian A. Florin, Diane L. Blixt, Charles A. Olson, Frans L. Hammerstrand, Randall S. Kramer, Bruce A. Gorsuch, Charles D. Carlson, Deborah A. Palmgren, Carl E. Helsing, Faith L. Kramer, Nancy J. Hakes, Gayle L. Carlson, Janet W. Peterson, John H. Hoff, David S. Kruchten, Ronald J. Hardesty, Debra S. Carlson, Pamela R. Peterson, William J. Huntley, Alice M. Larson, Greg K. Hodges, Georgia J. Diehl, Daniel M. Reis, Sheryl A. Huntley, Mary A. Larson, Laurence J. Jacobson, Patricia A. Donaldson, Jeffrey S. Smith, Susan J. Jensen, Carmen C. Larson, Patricia C. Johnson, Caroline J. Ekebom, Penny K. Stucke, Vicki L. Johnson, Pamela A. Lask, Paul H. Johnson, Dennis K. Eklund, Laurel A. Swanson, Bruce E. Johnson, Raymond E. Leezer, David C. Johnson, Elizabeth D. Fagerstrom, Karen L. Swanson, Donna G. Junor, Susan M. Lundgren, Randall E. Johnson, Jana L. Falk, Donald L. Swanson, Vicki L. Kammeron, Diane M. Maurchie, Michael F. Johnson, Sandra K. Faith, Dennis M. Swenson, Betty A. LaGrande, Elizabeth C. Meyers, Salley L. Kardell, Robert W. Farmer, John L. Swenson, David H. Larson, Ann C. Miley, Laura A. Knodle, Susan M. Ferrall, Heidi A. Swenson, Randy S. Layng, Patty A. Miller, Craig D. Kullberg, Mary M. Fisher, Ralph. P. Taylor, Karlene J. Leber, Kristine K. Moe, Geraldine T. Larson, Nancy K. Flodin, Debra K. Utech, Linda M. Leezer, Roderick B. Nelson, Alice R. Lindberg, David C. Freden, Diane K. Venstrom, Debra R. Lundquist, Joan K. Nelson, David K. Lindquist, Steven H. Gault, Paula S. Wallin, Scott F. McNaught, Linda S. Nelson, Gayle S. Miller, Lucinda L. Hallin, Dan B. Mincemoyer, Raymond E. Pazera, Michael C. Miller, Toni M. Hanson, Linda D. 1966 Nelson, Curtiss G. Peterson, Jack E. Monson, Catherqne M. Barring, Allen Aden, Michele Olson, Robert H. Purdy, Janice J. Monti, Bradley M. Henning, Susan E. Adden, Bradley G. Picchioni, Betty L. Roberts, Paula L. Mumma, Kathy A. Hunter, Michael C. Allen, Carol J. Ross, Kathleen D. Rose11, Suzanne K. Nelson, June A. Huntley, Arthur S. Anderson, Julia C. Samuelson, Curtis J. Sand, Karin J. Nicholson, Tommy E. Jacobson, Mark S. Axelson, Chris G. Setzke, Christine A. Schafer, Michael R. Niehaus, Randall R. Johnson, Henry E. Barnes, Claudia C. Spickerman, Russell D. Schultz, Steven L. Nordlof, Neil E. Johnson, Hunter S. Buck, Barbara L. Swenson, Craig S. Sefrhans, William J. Odegard, Marcia A. Johnson, Janet L. Calacci, Ricky B. Tuttle, Vicky L. Swan, Scott C. Ogren, Cheryl A. Johnson, Linda M. Carlson, Steven C. Volkert, Linda L. Swangren, Viki J. Olson, Lynell D. Johnson, Marcia A. Carlson, Susan A. Wahlgren, Dennis A. Swanson, Steve Pearson, Kenneth C. Johnson, Marianne C. Clark, Kathleen M. Wallin, Steven C. Swenson, Barbara L. Petty, Michael A. Johnson, Phyllis K. Clauson, Jeanine S. Wanstrom, Linda M. Swenson, Scott B. Richardson, Larry D. Julin, Christie L. Drilling, Susan E. Weberg, Craig A. Tober, Diane J. Samuelson, Cathy L. Kardell, Barbara L. Fleming, Michael J. Utech, Dale A. Smith, Steven H. Larson, Lois J. Frisk, Vivian M. 1963 Weberg, Lon E. Swanson, Karin C. Lawler, Rodney V. Gunderson, Vicki K. Adden, Steven J. Stohl, Nancy C. Tolodxi, Neal S. Leezer, Barbara L. Hanson, Mark P. Allen, Gregory R. Wilson, Patricia E. Lundberg, Dwight W. Hanson, Robert E. Allen, Jeffrey M. 1964 Lunn, Mark T. Haroldson, Nancy J. Allen, Randall L. Anderson, Natalie M. 1965 MacCloskey, Gregory K. Hensley, Linda S. Anderson, Alan B. Barrett, Kathleen J. Aitken, Kathryn M. Marks, Suzanne L. Hoffman, Linda A. Anderson, Mary E. Anderson, Vickie E. Confirmation Class, 1967 Apsey, Susan L. Armato, Peter L. Bergsten, Hy E. Carlson, Ernest W. Carlson, Gary G. Clauson, Steven F. Englof, Mary J. Erickson, Sharon M. Falk, David G. Feldt, Beverly A. Freedlund, Charlene K. Fritsch, Betty G. Gunderson, Steven A. Hanson, David L. Haroldson, Holly E. Jensen, Lonetta J. Johnson, Donna L.

95 Holmquist, Steve A. Lindsay, Kay A. 1969 Miner, William Haegquist, Camille A. Jesse, Catherine L. Lunn, Mary K. Anderson, Mark Nelson, Michael Janssen, Robert W. Jensen, Mark A. Nelson, Connie J. Anderson, Ronald Nelson, Michelle E. Jensen, Carl E. Johnson, Barbara A. MacCallun, Bradley J. Anthony, Kevin Nordstrom, Pamela L. Johnson, Kristine R. Johnson, Dan B. Odegaard, Larch M. Auestad, Sandra Peterson, Daniel R. Julin, James G. Johnson, Lynette M. Olson, Kent B. Axelson, Darla Peterson, Paula M. Kramer., Scott B. Johnson, Todd G. Olson, Sharon L. Bell, Gregory T. Sandberg, Vicky L. Larson, Kim M. Klentz, Scott B. Oskins, Gregory C. Benner, Donald Smith, Douglas S. Lee, Elizabeth A. LaFontaine, Denise M. Peterson, John C. Bergquist, Glen Swenson, Cathy A. Lindquist, Joel H. Larson, David A. Peterson, Lynnetta K. Birkett, Barbara Swenson, Suzanne S. Magnuson, Randall S. Lindstrom, Cynthia L. Peterson, James E. Bowers, Betty Taylor, Jaclyn McCallum, Mary C. Mincemoyer, Jean A. Shumate, Wendell W. Callahan, Daniel Trugilla, Tyler J. Metzler, Michael E. Oskins, Jeffrey A. Sulak, John C. Carlson, Elaine M. Veitch, Rick A. Miller, Sally K. Plum, Debra A. Sundberg, Patricia M. Carlson, Terrie L. Walter, Glenda L. Nelson, Mitchell L. Rhodes, Thomas M. Swan, Matthew J. Cruse, Patricia L. Woods, Cynthia A. Ohlander, Paul R. Servin, Ann L. Swenson, Cynthia L. Dray, Sharon A. Paget, Margaret L. Shaw, Stephanie 1. 'Frugilla, Toni L. Florin, Deborah S. 1970 Palmgren, Dale E. Swangren, Kris E. `Puttee, David R. Frisk, Suzanne E. Adams, Shera D. Schlupp, Neil S. Swenson, Sheila R. Ward, Jonathon D. Gibbons, Steven M. Adden, Kerry K. Schultz, William Szrajba, Patrice K. Watson, David N. Giglio, Debra A. Anderson, Cynthia Seidel, David W. Thim, Marcie C. Weberg, Keri Hakes, Harrison R. Anderson, Dawn R. Sulak, Carla J. Thompkins, Jerry R. Wirtamen, Charles W. Flanrahan, Terry H. Baer, Julie N. Swenson, Carol A. Waterhouse, Michael 0. Hensley, Pamela M. Benhoff, Rebecca Taylor, Joyce D. Winterer, Darleen J. 1968 Hill, Susan Beyer, Russell A. Tolodxi, Jefferey S. Axelson, Cynthia E. Holmberg, Gail J. Birkett, Fred W. Tubbs, Debbie K. 1967 Benner, Sally J. Johnson, Kristyn Bonds, Judy A. Venst MITI, Brian J. Anderson, Mark E. Berglund, Kim R. Johnson, Timothy D. Bosell, Sheila R. Walter, Scott M. Anthony, Sheryl E. Bowers, David R. Lee, Thomas R. Calacci, Mark C. Auestad, Kenneth Buck, Harry W. LeGault, Denise Carlson, Michael J. 1971-1972 Bargren, Cynthia E. Carlson, James R. Lindstrom, Susan K. Clauson, Donald Addington, Terry Barnes, Jay R. Carlson, Terry M. Lindstrom, Victoria Cruse, Micheline Adolphson, William Barrett, Charles M. Clark, Deborah L. Lundgren, Mark R. Dahlen, David I.,. Anderson, Jerome Benhoff, Beth A. Chamberlain, Gene G. Macchi, Kathy M. Eklund, Jeanne M. Anderson, Tina Benner, Patsy I.,. Daugherty, Pamela K. Messman, Leslie Falk, Sara N. Axelson, Sherry Beyer, Mark S. Eddy, Barbara A. Metzler, Kristine E. Ferguson, Laurel M. Carlson, Jeffery Bosell, Barry W. Eklund, Jay S. Michaelis, Kenneth Gault, Fred E. Cederberg, Dana Carlson, Donald L. Eklund, Elizabeth A. Carlson, Richard P. Hallberg, Jan E. Library entrance Cieliesz, Jane L. Hallin, Ingmar B. Clark, Daniel E. Hunter, Jeffrey 7 Cowsert, Vicky L. Jensen, Jane E. Diaz, Edwin Klentz, Steven R. Diaz, Richard Lind, Bradley L. Dicken, Ramona L. Lind, Jodi A. Ekdale, Jerry L. Lundberg, Michael R. Erickson, Gale L. Malmgren, Gary L. Erickson, Joan E. Maurchie, Gary S. Freden, Janice L. Maurchie, Kathleen L. Gouker, Sharon L. Mettetal, Michelle A. Guerin, Kathleen P. Odegaard, Anne B. Gustafson, Cynthia L. Odegard, Denise B. Haeggquist, Chris E. Ohlander, Jan H. Hendricksen, Grete S. Olson, Douglas A. Jacobson, Ramie G. Owens, Darlene K. Johnson, Barbara A. Parmentier, Peggy E. Johnson, Dana L. Peavy, Gloria G. Johnson, Diane K. Peterson, Bradley C. Johnson, Jennifer E. Retitle, Steve R. Johnson, Johanna J. Rhodes, Tina M. Johnson, Kathleen J, Tuttle, Candi R. Johnson, Keith E. Walsh, Kathleen M. Johnson, Richard B. Birkett, Royce Kors, Wayne M. Smith, David R. Larson, David D. Swenson, Diane K. Leezer, Richard A. Swing, Karin A. Lind, Jeff Q. Tubbs, Cheryl A.

96 Celebron, Dany Selander, Bryan Morton, Randy Smardo, Paula Clark, Karen Spongberg, Sherry Nelson, Jeffery St. John, Marcy Dahlberg, Robert Sterling, Lori Olson, Debbie Strand, Cindy Eklund, Bart St. John, Mark Olson, Susan Strupp, Douglas Erickson, Coral Strupp, Ronda Peterson, Kathleen Tomman, Lana Falzone, Beth Sundberg, Kenneth Prezioso, Kimberly West, Raymond Hensley, Danny Swan, Elizabeth Ree, Pamela Wirtanen, Cathy Henry, Kathryn Swann, Donald Rehfeldt, Kimberly Gustafson, Robert Johnson, Bryce Swenson, Ronald Rockwell, Mark 1977 Henry, Daniel Johnson, Karlene Vanderhoof, Rene Samuelson, Craig Anderson, Steve Hensley, Jill Knodle, Mary Webster, Vicki Schmidt, Heidi Appelgren, Mark Johnson, Carolyn Lamberti, Bennita Shook, Darcy Beadnell, Jack Johnson, Steven Lee, Nancy 1974 Strupp, Marsha Beadnell, Kevin Mason, Janet LeGault, Diane Baer, Timothy Tholin, Rob Donovan, Linda Molander, Christopher Leonard, Jodelle Baggio, Daniel Wallin, Cynthia Falzone, Daniel Olson, Vickie Lindblade, Dawn Bowers, Debra West, Timothy Forsgren, Marie Peterson, Diane Lundberg, Ricky Carlson, Jody Wilcox, Tammy Gustafson, Shawn Prezioso, Todd Macchi, Barbara Forsgren, Yvonne Harris, Julie Sawtelle, Curtis Malmgren, Sheryl Hill, Sandra 1976 Johnson, Eugene Sawtelle, Marcie Miner, Nancy Hunter, Bradley Adden, Heidi Kermgard, Paul Simpson, Dawn Moore, Paul E. Janssen, David Brainard, Douglas Lander, Johan Stalcup, Laurie Morten, Richard Janusevic, Mary Bredholm, Dawn Leonard, Matthew St. John, Beth Peterson, Mark Johnson, Charlene Carlson, Kelly Mattson, Brian Taylor, Teresa Peterson, Robert Johnson, Sandra Clark, Connie Mumma, Gina Vandenbergen, Larry Ree, Scott Kuranz, Julie Dahlke, Kenneth O'Connor, Lisa Roberts, Jay Larson, Beth Denny, Marie Ripley, Ellen 1979 Satter, Cynthia A. Lind, Jill Eklund, Nancy Rockwell, Dennis Aaby, Kelli Anne Satter, Michael Lindblade, Kevin Forsling, Kim Sandberg, Evelyn Anderson, Kathleen Stephenson, Jim Magnuson, David E. Greer, Vicki Stalcup, Todd Anderson, Keith Strom, Gregory Magnuson, David L. Gustafson, Brett Veitch, Brian Axelson, Lynn Swangren, Lydia Mattson, Karin Gustafson, Dawn West, Melody Carlson, Todd Swann, Richard Mettetal, Pamela Hallberg, Cindy Clark, Jack Sweeney, Dawn Moor, Alan Hoglind, Steven 1978 Colloton, Jeff Swenson, Rita Nelson, John Johnson, Cheri Auestad, Greg DeGroff, Richard Tubbs, Douglas Nielson, Jan Johnson, Martin Birkett, Robert Dixon, Jill Tuftee, Harriet Nygren, Kathy Kammerer, Jeffrey Bredholm, Jon Fiorella, Joseph Wigell, Gary Olson, Donna Larson, Gina Carlson, Curtis Forsling, Karrie Wirtanen, Thomas Remmers, Owen Mason, Laura Daugherty, Laurie Freedlund, Thomas Schultz, Carla Michalak, Julie Gustafson, Brad Johnson, Diane 1973 Schultz, Robert Aden, Cynthia Strom, Gayle Carlson, Judy Swangren, Laura Dahlberg, Danny Tortorice, Martin Daugherty, Constance Weberg, Lesa Denny, Gretchen Weiss, Lu Ann Denny, Jeffrey Wigell, Gregg Donaldson, Steven Eklund, Julie 1975 Ferguson, Dorothy Anderson, Monty Freedlund, Loren Calacci, Scott Gibbons, Rebecca Carlson, Katherine Gustafson, Holly Carlson, Randall Hensley, Lori Denny, Bradley Janusevic, Bruce Denny, Roberta Johnson, Alice Eklund, Julie Johnson, Mark Falzone, Charles Johnson, Steven Harris, Sue LaFontaine, Sue Hartmann, Monika Lang, Sandra Henry, Joyce Leber, William Hoglind, Michael Lindgren, Leif Janssen, Brian Lindstrom, John Kruse, Debra Lunn, James LaFontaine, Sally Monti, Jill Lamparter, Mary Plum, Darla Lind, Jan Schlupp, Glen Lindstrom, Bradley Balcony chairs installed, 1980

97 Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Bradley Hering, Tina McWhirter, John Gatchel, Shawn Kammerer, Don Johnson, Nannette Keller, Elizabeth Monsen, Erik Goodwin, Maurice Larsen, Douglas Johnson, Tyler Mattson, Michael Molander, Curtiss Harris, Larry Larsen, Kristine Lind, Jamie Milani, Jeffrey Mulcahey, Daniel Harris, Margie Larsen, Russell Mumma, Wayne Molander, Debra Nelson, Todd Jeffrey III, James Larson, Marie Olson, Richard Olson, Daniel Newkirk, Jeannine Johnson, Glenn Mattson, Jeffrey Pedersen, Debra Peterson, Armour Pederson, Rhonda Krans, Steve Michalak, Jay Smith, Lori Roach, Nancy Pepper, Amy Lindsay, Kay Mohr, Shawn Spickler, Karen Roach, Thomas Peterson, Lawrence McCormack, Robert Molander, Craig Stevenson, Vickie Stout, Christine Remmers, Paul McCoy, Terri() Monsen, Kirsh Stone, David Sandberg, Laura Mayhorne, Kim Rehfeldt, Kevin Swanborg, Nancy 1982 Simpson, Shawn Petrie, Robert Sawtelle, Dora Veitch, David Anacker, Lode Vandenbergen, Susan Pohl, Michael Sorhage, Steve Vittetow, Kristine Anderson, Jessica R. Wahlmark, Heidi Roach, Kathy Taverine, Gene Wilcox, 'Frisha Anderson, Jessica J. Winans, Michelle Rudeen, Bradley Wahlmark, Carolyn Ylitalo, Susan Bates, Steven Sank, Laurie Colloton, Brian 1983 Salyer, Sherri 1980 1981 Eckhardt, Cheryl Aaby, Konnie Lynn Sandstrom, Leta Anderson, Dave Aden, Jeffrey Forsgren, Christine Anderson, Jerry R. Sawtelle, Kenneth Anderson, Jenifer Anderson, Curtis Johnson, Chad Anderson, John R. Shikenjanski, James Appelgren, Greg Anderson, Will Johnson, David Andreen, Tamatha Sibounheuang, Keooudom Brynteson, Rae Ann Axelson, Dale Johnson, Jennifer Axelson, Earl E. Sibounheuang, Keosomphon Clark, Craig Birkett, Thomas Kermgard, Tom Brynteson, Jon Swanborg, Patsy Cunningham, Brenda Calacci, Michael Lander, Maria Calacci, Debra Syhaketh, Sounthone Forsman, Lisa Dahlberg, Carolyn Larsen, Amy Callier, Nicole Thompson, Arnold Foster, Michele Egbert, Joy Lindgren, Marie Cunningham, Thomas WahImark, Chris huller, Lisa Eghert, Samuel Ljuetha, Scott DeGroff, Missy Wahlmark, Eric Hallberg, Julie Evans, Trace Longnecker, Steve DiGiovanni, Michelle Hammarstrom, Lynn Gatchel, Eric Malloy, Ronald Evans, Troy Harris, Kathy Gustafson, Michael Mattson, Greg Forsling, Tina

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Symbol for All Saints (Harvest of the Lord) This is a symbol taken directly from the parables of our Lord in Saint Matthew XIII:30 and 39. He talks about his own harvest, the good wheat (the faithful) are held within the crown of their reward surrounded by the symbols of the Saviour in whose faith they lived and died. The color shows the stems red; the ears, gold; the crown, gold; the letters, red; the background, white and the edges, red. All-Saints Day is November 1.

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The popular author of Christian books, Keith Miller, commenting upon his own life after Christ entered into it, said: "Nothing's changed, but everything's different." That quote might be a way of viewing things today in our own church. "Nothing's changed"-since 100 years ago people wanted a place to worship God and learn about Him, and needed a refuge where they knew they would be loved and cared for. But "everything's different" because the fact of 100 years has applied these basic needs to different people and a changed community. The same Lutheran understanding of what it means to be a Christian applies at Zion now as it did 100 years ago, but how Baptism/ we see the Church manifesting a response "We welcome you into to the world around it is greatly different. the Lord's family"

Last Supper/ "Then I will go to your altar, Oh God . . ."

101 Sunday School Class/ When this congregation was founded, "Then he opened their none could envision the chancel filled with minds to understand youth singing to the accompaniment of gui- the Scriptures," tars, or pastors preaching sermons from the aisles. Thrift shops and neighborhood ministries such as Charm School, Good Grooming Club and Bible Club were un- heard of. Lenten services on Wednesday nights with a theme using eight-foot-high letters to spell out "Christ," plus adults and youth singing "Jesus Christ Superstar" together, could never have been imagined. Who would have dreamed long ago that Zion would use vans to pick up people for worship, or have programs for job placement, emergency food distribution, and a Atrium/ community development corporation to aid "And God was pleased with what he saw." people and upgrade the neighborhood? No, "nothing's changed." We still provide the message of Christ crucified and risen again, a refuge for the newcomers to America, a place of beauty to worship God and learn about Christ. But "everything's different." This congregation has remained faithful to her Call to be God's people; but people change, and grow, and develop, and love, and adapt the Gospel to new and changing situations. That's what Zion has been doing for 100 years. Let's hope and pray that 100 years from now "nothing's changed, but everything's different" in Zion. Communion Services/ .. With this bread and cup we remember . . ."

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Sound Booth/ "Pray, then that I may speak as I should . . ."

Sunday School Class/ "Remember these commands, and teach them to your children."

Sunday Service/ "Worship the Lord, your God, and serve only him!"

Sunday School Class/ . . . So that everyone will learn and be encouraged."

Balcony/ "Let us go to the Lord's house."

103 Forum/ "1. .. thought about it, and learned a lesson . ."

Courtyard/ ‘,. go into its courts with praise."

Friendship House/ "So remember your creator while you are still young . ,

Sunday School Class Know the truth, and the truth will set , you free.'

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Larson Hall/ was naked and you clothed me . .

Van/ "Come and see what God has done . . .

Narthex/ "Enter the temple gates with thanksgiving . . ."

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Front row: Marander, Leonard, Frennette Back row: Stark, Bitner, Johnson, Tack, He!sing

Ralph S. Leonard, Pastor his Bachelor of Arts degree from Carthage College, Carthage, Illinois where he and his The Reverend Ralph S. Leonard, installed wife, Odelle, met and became engaged. as Pastor of this congregation in 1968, was He attended the Graduate School of The- born in Chicago and lived the early part of ology, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, and his youth in Oak Lawn, a suburb of Chi- received his Bachelor of Divinity degree cago. He attended the Oak Lawn elementary from that institution. schools and was graduated from Calumet He and Odelle were married in Grace High School in Chicago. Lutheran Church, Monroe, Wisconsin and Pastor Leonard attended Morgan Park their son, Mark, was born while the couple Junior College for two years. He received lived in Ohio.

105 During both college and seminary he munity through Trinity Lutheran Church served churches in the capacity of Student and Young Life campaign while a student Pastor. there. After completing seminary training, Pas- As an enlistee in the "War on Poverty' he tor Leonard was called to serve in Edge- served for a year as a VISTA volunteer in mont, South Dakota and was ordained the inner city of Baltimore, Maryland. It while serving the parish there. A second was there that he met and married his wife, child, Jodelle, was born in South Dakota. Pamela.

Together they went to Springfield, Ohio where he graduated from Wittenberg Uni- versity and enrolled as a theological student Following his ministry in South Dakota, at Hamma School of Theology. he was called as Assistant and later as Pas- While at Hamma, Pastor Bitner interned tor of North Austin Lutheran Church in at First Baptist Church and the Municipal Chicago. There, a third child, Matthew, was Court of Springfield. born. Upon graduation from Hamma he came During his service as Assistant Pastor in to Zion as a Director of Youth Ministries, a Chicago, Pastor Leonard did an additional position he held for seven years. year of graduate study at the Lutheran In 1979 he received his pastoral certifica- School of Theology, Maywood, Illinois. tion after graduation from Wartburg Theo- He is presently serving his fifteenth year logical Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa and was of ministry at Zion Lutheran Church. called as Associate Pastor of Zion Church where he continues to serve. The Bitner's children, Elizabeth, Sara and Denver Bitner, Pastor David, were born and baptized at Zion.

Although his roots are in eastern Tennes- see, Pastor Denver Bitner was raised under Marvin D. Johnson, Pastor the shadow of Zion Church. He attended Rockford schools and gradu- Pastor Marvin D. Johnson was born in Can- ated from East High School in 1965. non Falls, Minnesota, son of Thore R. He was a member of the charter class at Johnson, a lawyer, and Mary Johnson who Rock Valley College and was active in youth also raised two older daughters. Both ministry leadership in the Rockford com- parents were of Swedish ancestry.

106 Rev. Johnson was graduated from Can- Marshalltown Ministerial Alliance. non Falls High School, and St. Olaf College, During Rev. Johnson's pastorates in Northfield, Minnesota. Between his sopho- Amery, Wisconsin (1963) and Marshall- more and junior years, he attended law town, Iowa (1971) new churches were con- school at the University of Minnesota structed. where he felt God's Call into the Gospel In November, 1975, Pastor Marvin as- Ministry. sumed responsibilities as Associate Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church. In addition to sharing various ministerial duties, he was Staff Advisor to the Stewardship and Evangelism areas of church work. On January 1, 1982, Pastor Johnson retired from the full-time ministry and is at present serving as Zion's Visitation Pastor on a limited time schedule. The couple has three married sons and three grandchildren. Bruce is an executive with Travelers Insurance Company, Indian- apolis, Indiana; Dr. Mark is a biochemist with New England Nuclear Corp., Boston, Massachusetts; and Glenn is with North- western Bell, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Clarence Helsing, Music Director

Clarence Helsing came to Zion in 1953 from After training at Augustana Seminary in Manchester, Connecticut. Rock Island, Illinois, he was ordained in Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, he June, 1944 and was called to Fridhem received his basic musical education there Lutheran Church, Funk, Nebraska. Besides and after graduating from high school parish work there he served on the Beth- entered the New England Conservatory of phage Mission Board, Axtell, Nebraska. Music in Boston, Mass. There he majored in In September 1944 Pastor Johnson married Dorothy Larson of Huxley, Iowa, who also is a graduate of St. Olaf College and the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. In 1949 the Johnsons moved to Alcester, South Dakota where the pastor served Nathanael Lutheran Church for seven years. The next call accepted was to serve First Lutheran Church, Amery, Wisconsin, where he ministered from 1956 to 1965. Youth Bible Camp work was one of his special interests here and in his other parishes. From 1965 to 1975 he was pastor of Trin- ity Lutheran Church, Marshalltown, Iowa, where he also served on the American Mis- sions and Evangelism Committees of the Iowa Synod, and held several offices in the

107 organ and received his Bachelor of Music Before coming to Zion in 1957 Helen degree with honors with distinction and served as Parish Worker at the Irving Park was elected to the National Honor Music Lutheran Church in Chicago. Her parish ex- Society of Pi Kappa Lambda. perience also included working five years Later he did graduate study at the Union at Tabor Lutheran Church in Rockford, Theological Seminary School of Sacred serving there as Parish Worker and Assist- Music in New York. ant to the Pastor. During his high school and Conservatory Helen is married to Willian Marander years he played flute and bassoon in various who has been a real helpmate these 25 symphony orchestras in Worcester and years at Zion, especially in the Educational Boston. Department. His earliest church music experience was Certified by the Lutheran Church in as an assistant at First Lutheran Church, America as a Parish Educator, Helen has Worcester, when Dr. John Ekstrom, pastor served on a number of Synod boards and of Zion from 1894 to 1900, was their pastor. commissions. She also is active in the com- Clarence served as organist and choir- munity with the Big Sisters, Bright Side, master at Bethlehem Covenant Church, Golden Agers, serving on the Boards of all Worcester; Gloria Dei Lutheran, Provi- three of these social service agencies. dence, R.I.; and, following three years in the Navy, at Emmanuel Lutheran, Man- chester, Conn. Steve Stark, Youth Director Mrs. Helsing is the former Lillian Olson of Providence, R.I. The Helsings are the Steve Stark was born and raised a third gen- parents of three daughters. eration Zion product, middle son of Stanley and Avis Stark, themselves active members of Zion as were both their parents before them. Stanley, who was active in the Sun- day School program, was asked to help start the Alpine Sunday School by Rev. Knock. He left Zion to do this and the family moved north and east, too. Steve attended Alpine School (county) until Rockford moved beyond; then it was

Helen Marander, Education Director

Helen Marander has served as Education Director at Zion for about 25 years. Her duties were changed to include the Out- reach or Social Ministry program of the Church about five years ago.

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Bloom, Lincoln, East and Guilford, grad- Amy Frenette, uating from high school in 1964. Steve was Church Secretary interested in music and sports and spent much time being active in Alpine church's When Emilia Frenette came to Zion as youth program. He chose Augustana Col- pastors' and church secretary, more than lege and majored in math, golf, intramural 10 years ago, it was her first job in the sports and fraternity life, graduating with a United States. Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968. She sought work after the death of her Steve explains that at that time he had a first husband in 1969, when it became vague and somewhat perplexing feeling necessary for her to earn her own living. about the church. He spent 21/2 years at the Lutheran School of Theology of Chicago, studying as a ministerial candidate. Early in 1971, he removed himself to Northern Michigan (Marquette) for retreat and graduate study in the field of education. In 1979 he returned to Rockford to live with old friends and family. Steve describes his "potpourri" of work experience as doing maintenance, wood- working, machining, teaching, preaching, group leadership and training, coffee house management, construction (general labor, mason tending, residential carpentry), staff counselor for emotionally disturbed children, juvenile probation officer, roofing and siding applicator, student, and carpenter. Since returning to Rockford, Steve met a Zion girl who along with her son invited A native of Augsburg, West Germany, she him to church. There he found only accept- was educated in Catholic schools, with em- ance and love for God, and immediately felt phasis on German and English as well as at home. After singing in the choir for some French and Spanish. several months, he became a member in This was ideal training for her first work April 1981. Gayle and Steve (and Cori) were in Germany, where she served the Ameri- married on August 28, 1981 at Zion. Son can Judge Advocate General's office as Aaron Phillip was born on December 2, translator and interpreter for American 1982. and German officials. She also attended Several months after their marriage a call the arts academy in Augsburg for about was extended to Steve to serve as part- 18 months. time senior high school youth coordinator. Her home town, founded by Emperor Au- He accepted and worked in that capacity gustus, is the city of the Augsburg Confes- through May 1982. The kids and the Easter sion. It is celebrating its 2000th anniversary mission trip to Bethphage in Axtell, Ne- this year, along with the 500th anniversary braska had a profound effect on him and he of Martin Luther's birth. applied for the vacant position of youth After coming to the United States she director. enrolled in courses in American Govern- The church called him to work and he ment at the University of Kansas, Law- began as youth director on August 1, rence, Kansas. This helped her to obtain 1982. Steve notes that having chased and her American citizenship after living only searched for truth in so many areas, it two years in the United States. seems incredible to find such love for God Now a resident of Rockford, Emilia often so close to his own roots. calls Zion her "second home."

109 Lorena Holmberg, Assistant Secretary

Lorena Holmberg has worked in the Zion Church office for over 18 years. After early secretarial training at Browns Business College, she worked in the College office and two local insurance firms. She then took time off to raise her family and returned to work part-time after they were away from home.

Walter A. Tack, Sexton

Walter A. Tack has served as custodian at Zion since 1952. Born on a Minnesota farm October 7, 1894, he attended country school when time permitted, although most of his years there were spent farming and milking cows for his father. He served in the United States Army dur- Lorena's roots run deep at Zion: Her ing World War I, and while in service spent Grandfather Peter Rosene was an early one year in France. (1886) member of Zion. Her grandchildren Following the war, in 1922, Walter and Steve and Scott Johnson and Marty and Joni Rhoda Johnson were married. They have Holmberg are the fifth generation baptized five children—Pastor Marvin Tack, Donald, at Zion. Her Grandfather Peter and Father Paul, Lois Marander, Dorothy Bjork—and Martin Rosene served on the Church Coun- 10 grandchildren. cil at the same time, and now her daughter In speaking of his service at Zion, Walter Julie is the fourth generation to serve on the feels, "God and his work had always been Church Council. Her son Dennis served for an important part of our lives. So if God five years as Youth Director for the church. wanted us in Rockford, Illinois, that is Lorena's son Jim is a fifth grade Sunday where we should be. God has blessed us School teacher and also helps with the ath- and we are happy to be here." letic program at Zion. Lorena's duties include assisting the staff and maintaining the church membership records which includes filing yearly reports with the Synod office.

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Symbol for The Name Jesus I-E-S In the Greek, these are the first three letters of the name "Jesus." The bar over the second letter is the Greek abbreviation sign and the left member of the Greek long "E" was extended upward to meet this bar and form a cross. For this reason the monogram is often misread as IHC. (The last letter in this monogram is the so•called interior "S" of the Greek alphabet.) This monogram is usually colored in any of the liturgical colors, violet, gold, red, green or black.

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Sunday Church School July 4th was celebrated with a Sunday School Picnic at Sinnissippi Park. The Zion Lutheran Sunday School, led by The first English Adult Bible Class was dedicated men and women who answered conducted by Andrew Kjellgren in 1893. the call to go, make disciples, teach, has Throughout the years, many have served in Bill Marander conducts Sunday touched the lives of thousands of children. the Adult Education program including: School Department Realizing the importance of Christian N.P. Nelson, Bess Johnson, Lawrence Farb, worship service. education, the founders of the church Eberhardt Gustafson, Iver Hawkinson, Axel organized the Sunday School simultaneous- Gustafson, Mrs. Mildred Marander. All Alice Wallace leads Sunday School ly with the congregation. About 25 persons worship in our are said to have attended the first Sunday beautiful chapel. School class.

served faithfully for many years. In addition to Sunday School as its present site, two extension Sunday Schools were established by Zion: The Rock View Sunday School (now Tabor Lutheran Church) in 1917 and the Alpine Branch in 1934 (now Alpine Lutheran Church). Special classes for special people also have been conducted at Zion: Education Classes for the mentally retarded (1960) by Sharlin and Anita Nelson; Laotian Classes by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dixon and Mr. Allan Carlson. Some of the Sunday School Superintend- ents who have shared in the Educational Ministry are: Alfred Johnson, Wilbur Gustafson, Herbert Quist, Gust Swanson, Youth Director Steve In the early years Sunday School was held Bill Bjork, Roger Pearson, Chester Johnson, Stark shares Christ with youth. at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoons, and the Ronald MacCallum, Thomas Vandenbergen. instruction was entirely in the Swedish Gary Wallace is presently serving as language. Superintendent.

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Special programs during Christmas and regularly at worship services and to lead the Easter seasons have been exciting the congregation in the liturgy and hymns. events for the children of Zion. Children's In Zion's archives are choir music books Good Friday services, Banner Parades, which were hand-written by Andrew Kjell- Floral Cross (Rally Day) and Christmas gren, Zion's first organist. Party for Jesus are a few of these. Careful preparation is taken seriously by The time schedule for Sunday School has those who sing in Zion's choirs. They meet changed in recent years. The present regularly for practice and study, and schedule is 9:45-11:00 a.m. each Sunday. believe that in order to use fully the musical During the summer months classes are gift that God has given, adequate prepara- combined every Sunday with a special tion must take place. The dedication of feature program offered to boys and girls hundreds of singers through the past 100 instead of individual class instruction. years has built a tradition of good music in Not all teaching takes place on Sundays. Zion Church. Vacation Bible School and Bible Club (Tues- The principal choir is the A Cappella Choir days) are two other important teaching and of 45 members. Many of them have given learning times arranged for children. years of faithful service and, happily, younger members are joining this chorus to Choirs continue Zion's musical tradition. A Male Chorus which has been inactive Music always has played an important role for many years was revived for Zion's 90th in worship at Zion. anniversary and since then has been sing- One of the first groups to become organ- ing once monthly. There are 18 men in the ized 100 years ago was a choir to sing Male Chorus.

A Cappella Choir with Music Director Clarence Helsing (upper left).

The Male Chorus carrying On a long tradition at Zion.

113 The Junior Choir directed by Beverly Henry.

The Cherub Choir at the Thanksgiving service.

1982 for first graders, kindergarteners, and younger. They are under the leadership of Mrs. Floyd Naylor and her daughter Brenda. The Blue Belles, six ladies who sing and ring their own accompaniments on English Handbells, was started over 20 years ago. They were organized for the purpose of bringing music to shut-ins. In addition to playing within Zion they have performed hundreds of concerts throughout this area while continuing to serve the purpose for which they were organized—singing and ringing for residents of nursing and retire- Blue Belles, English- ment homes. handbell ringers and The Junior Choir is a children's group of vocal group. 30 ranging from the second to the seventh Ushers grades. It is under the direction of Beverly Henry with Clarence Helsing as accom- Other than the "Greeters," the first persons panist. Recently, some percussion instru- seen by someone coming to Zion are the ments, a Glockenspiel and a set of Reson- ushers. ator Bells were given in memory of Kermit The initial impression one receives upon Anderson by his family and friends. These entering a church is often a lasting one, and are to be played by the children and incor- in that regard Zion is very blessed because porated into the accompaniments of the of the corps of 60 persons who look to the Junior Choir. comfort and safety of the people who wor- A Cherub Choir was begun in the fall of ship there.

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Members of usher corps presenting the offering at our altar.

You can count on a warm welcome from worship greeters.

Visitors are urged by them to sign the guest book and are given recognition at the beginning of the service.

Acolytes

The Zion congregation cherishes not only a beautiful sanctuary, but also an attitude of reverence and order when worshipping God. Since beginnings and endings are important to the continuity of the service, Our ushers assist worship service at Zion is enclosed with the worshippers in lighting and extinguishing of candles, sym- many ways. bolizing the presence of the Holy Spirit. In addition to passing out the bulletins The pastors, particularly in recent years, and seating worshippers, the ushers aid have been sensitive to discovering ways for people to and from the altar rail for Holy lay people to participate more fully in the Communion, assist those coming for Bap- worship life of the church. tisms, receive the offering and generally Late in the 1960's, candle lighting became oversee the welfare of the congregation. one important way in which high school They also are trained to give temporary age youth could lead and participate in wor- assistance in the event of a physical emergency. Our Acolyte Corps serves at God's altar. Greeters

No visitor to Zion is a stranger for long. At each of the Sunday morning services, two greeters are present to make newcomers feel at home and welcome. This policy originated about 20 years ago, when it was felt that people coming to church would appreciate being met at the door with a friendly handshake, a greeting, and a smile. Greeters are volunteers from the Zion congregation who each take a turn at providing this special "welcome."

115 ship. Since that time, the acolytes' duties Check supplies of candles, wine, wafers, have expanded to include assisting in the of- baptism napkins and take care of launder- fertory and distributing elements during ing linens and acolyte robes. Holy Communion. Place Advent wreath. Acolyting is one of several avenues that Baptism napkins have been furnished by Zion confirmands can take to serve their the Priscilla Circle for a number of years. church during their instruction year. Many These are used and given to the parents of young people continue to serve as acolytes each child baptized. In addition to pur- long after they have been confirmed. chasing linen for the napkins, the Circle The Worship and Music Committee ap- has used old fair linen and parts of rail points a member of the congregation to dressings. serve as the coordinator for the scheduling and training of acolytes, and he/she Child Care Center becomes a member of the Committee. About 20 years ago Harry and Frances Altar Committee Anderson volunteered to establish a Child Care Center to give loving care to children In Zion's beginning, there was no Altar under three whose parents were attending Committee. These duties were usually Sunday worship services at Zion. taken care of by the pastor and his wife, The first Child Care Center was located in volunteers, the custodian, or sometimes what is now called Friendship House. How- members of the Council. ever, it was felt that locating the Center in During the 1960's it became apparent the Church itself would be more conven- that these duties should be consolidated in- ient. The Center was then moved to the to a group activity, and thus the Altar Guild Some of the children was organized. Monthly committees were who frequent our selected from the group. Child Care Nursery. Designated duties of the Altar Guild are: Set up monthly communion—taking care of wine, wafers, and cleanup. Arrange for baptisms—candles, napkins, water in font, etc. Change seasonal liturgical paraments. Arrange palms for Palm Sunday, flowers for Easter and Christmas seasons; also other memorial arrangements during the year. A rose is provided for each new baby.

Members of the Altar Guild prepare the Sacrament. room adjacent to the Fellowship Room where the Andersons gave tender, loving care to as many as 25 children on some Sundays. At first they were assisted by student nurses from SwedishAmerican Hospital, but later volunteers from the Church were engaged to help. At the present time Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen are in charge of the Child Care Center with the assistance of Mrs. Billie Weber. Members of the confirmation class are encouraged to give service in this important work of the Church. lie 1883-1983

The Child Care Center was completely Learning to live through athletic competi- renovated after Harry Anderson passed tion always has been a strong dimension of away, and it was dedicated as a memorial to Zion's Youth Program. Young men played this fine gentleman. Plans for the reno- basketball and baseball even before World vation were made by his wife Frances, War I; yet it wasn't until the late 1920's that assisted by the Palmer Carlson. Zion had an organized athletic program. Youth Program What a program, indeed! Zion had its own league because there The prime purpose of youth ministry at were so many participating. Later on, inter- Zion always has been to nurture young peo- church leagues developed and continue to- ple in the Christian faith during difficult day. Also, girls and co-ed competition have teenage and young adult years. been added, as a sign of the times and in- One way to achieve this is to encourage dication of increased awareness of the full- the spirit of co-operation in working for ness of God's creation. common goals, whether it be for the raising The Christian life also is taught at Zion of funds to meet a specific need of the through participating in individual and church or the fostering of a healthy Chris- group experiences. Singing, worshipping, tian attitude through friendly athletic com- Bible study, camping, group games, petition. Individual and group learning retreats, counseling, "raps," fun parties, experiences are important, also. work parties, discussions—all designed to

Youth Director and advisors with Senior High youth.

First of all, young people do ministry by provide fun and learning for each young using energy and vitality to raise money. As person involved—have been and continue early as 1883 and throughout the years, the to be integral in the Youth Program at Zion. Zion Aid Society or Young People's Society, During the 1950's, youth ministry or Earnest Workers, or Luther League became a high enough priority that Zion (Junior and Senior), or Junior High and hired its first youth director "to lead and be Senior High, or College and Career—what- with kids." Since that time there has been ever their name has been—all have done an intern or youth director on the staff. significant fund-raising to meet specific This addition does not mean that only the needs of Zion. This includes lights, seats, director does youth work; quite the con- pianos, organ, windows, parsonage, paint- trary. His presence merely points to all ings, redecorating, refurbishing of many those who voluntarily give themselves to areas of the church, and most recently, working with young people. Without their making a substantial contribution to help tireless efforts and support, youth ministry support the work of the 100th Anniversary would be nearly impossible. Committee. 117 Today's youth program at Zion reflects pie who maintain church affiliation after much of the same spirit as was present high school. They, too, meet together for early in the church's history. There is a fun and fellowship, and also provide much continued effort to provide Christian nur- of the volunteer leadership so vital to the turing experience for young people, chal- life of Zion youth. The church feels strongly lenging them to commit themselves to a life enough about these young people that, of Gospel and service to their Lord within each year, two students are hired to help their own particular experience. run the summer program as student-in- This is done at the high school level terns and are granted scholarships to help through regular Sunday night get-togeth- offset the high cost of education. ers, breakfast, Bible studies, sponsorship of Looking ahead, several difficult tasks face athletic teams, participation in ecumenical youth ministry at Zion: 1) To bring young city-wide youth activities, service projects, people together who come from many dif- retreats, mission trips (Bethphage, Axtell, ferent schools and economic levels; 2) to Nebraska), Youth Sundays, Sunday School provide Christian experience to kids who classes, and worship and confirmation. themselves are at so many different levels At the junior high level, ministry happens of understanding; 3) to challenge young through regular Wednesday night activities people to reach out and witness for Jesus involving hard play together, singing, wor- Christ as they help each other and serve in Programs are varied his church. for Junior High youth. ship, sharing and learning, athletics, and weekly after-school drop-in sessions as well Inspired by a rich tradition and nurtured by the Spirit, the family of Zion works to Bible Study, prayer as other special activities. and fellowship are Zion also is blessed with a strong group of serve its young people and to teach and en- important in Youth college-bound career working young peo- courage them to serve their Lord. Ministry. Vacation Bible School

Early in the history of Zion, Vacation Bible School was an important part of the Chris- tian Education program. Large attendance was reported at Vacation Bible School. During the summer months some children enrolled in the "Swede School" where classes were conducted in Swedish and continued for six weeks. Later in the '40's a Federated Vacation Bible School was supported by Zion and other Lutheran Churches in Rockford. The Federated Vacation Bible Schools were held in public school buildings in various neighborhoods. The format for Vacation Bible School has been changed in recent years. For the past 15 years Vacation Bible School has been held at Zion on Wednesday mornings for eight weeks during the summer. This is a most acceptable time for children and staff. Attendance has more than tripled since this type of program has been in operation. In 1982 over 300 children enrolled. Informal learning settings, including field trips and special events, appeal to the children of the Church and the neighborhood.

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Summer Safari Days programs which will help the girls to improve. Nurses, teachers, beauticians, dental Once a week boys and girls who live in the assistants and many others have volun- "concrete city" gather at Zion for a co- teered their services during the past years. educational and recreational event. This popular event reaches out to about 150 Good Grooming Club for Boys children each week during June and July. Recreational programs include trips to In 1964 the Zion Good Grooming Club for the country, swimming, picnics, zoo, Boys was founded. amusement parks. Many Zion members do- A young man from Kishwaukee School nate funds and services. One of its chief approached the Educational Director and benefactors is Mearle Bergsten and family said, "Why do the girls always get the good who year after year permit use of their things? Why can't we have a club for boys?" swimming pool and provide lunch for And so, that was the beginning of the pres- almost 100 children three times during ent Good Grooming Club which basically the summer. has the same goals as the Charm School. This program has been in existence for 17 summers and is under the direction of Helen Marander and the Social Ministry Committee. Charm School for Girls

The Charm School for Girls is an outreach program which has as its goal: To help girls improve themselves spiritually, socially, physically and mentally. This group meets each Friday after school with girls from Kishwaukee, Beyer and Lin- Good Grooming Club, coln Middle Schools attending. About 60 The Club started with a small group of 10 an after school girls participate each year. boys and grew to an enrollment of almost program for boys. The Charm School program has served 40 in 1982. girls for 20 years. It was founded in 1963 This "self-improvement" course is one of with an enrollment of 14 girls. Many Zion s Social Ministry outreach programs. resource people are called upon to present

Bible Club Program Charm School, an (Week-Day Church School) after school activity for young girls. Sunday School for some boys and girls is Tuesday after school from September through May, each year. This informal, happy atmosphere of Zion's Bible Club program appeals to many neighborhood children. Usually a group of 60 boys and girls gather to sing, hear Bible stories, learn Bible verses, see a movie and share in brief recreation periods. The program was initiated in 1963 by Helen Marander because she discovered that many children were unable to come to Sunday School on Sunday mornings.

119 Helpers assist with Scouting children at the Bible Club. Boy Scouts—Clarence Hall (student minister) organized Zion's first Boy Scout Troop 29, and Harold Graham led the group as Scoutmaster. In 1949 the troop was reorganized as Troop No. 34; Bill Lofgren served as Scoutmaster. Explorer Scouts—An Explorer Post was active in conjunction with Boy Scout Troop 29, and reorganized in 1957 with Roger Anderson as Explorer Advisor. In 1978 there were 22 Explorers with Palmer Mrs. Walter Tack has served as pianist Cub scouts and and Mrs. Wilbur Gustafson as Bible Story leaders in the Lady for many years. Youth Room. Tutoring

The Tutoring Program at Zion was planned in cooperation with Wight School. In 1974 and for six years after, the tutoring program was held every Wednesday after school. Children with special needs were selected by the teachers of the school to come to Zion for help in reading and arithmetic.

Carlson serving as acting Explorer Advisor. Cub Scouts—Active in Zion today is Cub Scout Pack 201. It was organized October 13, 1977 with 11 Cub Scouts. To date, 67 boys have been registered in Pack 201, with Ralph Bradford their Cubmaster. Webelo Leader is Ray Scott. For 1982-83 four Webels and 13 Cub Scouts are active. The first Cub Scout paper drive was held One of our teachers in November 1977 which netted $197.55. with a tutoring class. The program began with ten children To date a total of $1,675 has been received and by 1977 it had grown to 54 children from semi-annual paper drives. with 20 tutors working with these boys and The first Pinewood Derby was held in girls to improve reading skills and social January 1978 and has been an annual event relationship. ever since, with Cubs making miniature After Wight School was phased out, cars which they place in competition. Zion's tutoring program shifted to Kish- Each year since 1978 a Blue and Gold Ban- waukee School where Laotian children are quet is held, when a catered dinner is now being helped to adapt to our society served and there are awards and entertain- and to improve reading skills. ment by the Scouts.

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Another annual event each June is a committee plan the programs and assist Father-Son Overnight at a forest preserve neighborhood ladies in finding needed where they enjoy sleeping in tents and clothing and household items. cooking over campfire. When this outreach program was Scouts every year make holiday greeting launched in 1966, Mrs. Oliver Nelson, chair- cards which are given to Zion shut-ins or person; Mrs. Evert Venstrom; Mrs. Elmer Bright Side. Johnson and Helen Marander served on the steering committee for the project. Friendship Circle and Purpose of this outreach program is four- fold: 1) To help make the neighborhood Thrift Shop around Zion a better place to live through Christian love and understanding; 2) To en- Every Thursday morning, neighborhood courage self-improvement for families by women come to the Youth Room at Zion for channeling helpful information to mothers; a brief devotional program and fellowship. 3) To fill a need for fellowship with others The call themselves the Friendship Circle in the neighborhood; 4) To provide oppor- and have been in existence since February tunities for families to have access to good, 24, 1966. used clothing for reasonable prices. From a small beginning of three women the Circle has expanded to about 60 women. Average attendance is about 35. After the brief program the women shop in the Thrift Shop which is now located in the Larson House. In 1966 Mrs. Oliver Nelson and Helen Marander canvassed the neighborhood to see if there was a need for this type of a program and discovered that many people are in need of good, used clothing for their families. Clothing is donated by friends and members of Zion. The clothing is sorted and displayed on Wednesday by a committee of volunteers. (Mrs. William Tolodxi and committee get the Shop in readiness for Thurs- day morning.) Mrs. Vern Naglestad and

Helen Marander, Director of Social Pantry Ministry, meets with Friendship Circle. In the Spring of 1976 the Zion Girls, under the direction of Judi Cunningham, initiated Volunteers prepare the present Church Pantry. clothing for the The girls went from door to door in the Thrift Shop. neighborhood, asking people to contribute canned goods for the new Pantry which was opening at Zion. At first, only four or five needy people per week would call for help, and .there were no set hours. Whenever a needy person called at the church doors, they would be given a bag of groceries.

121 However, as time went on and the eco- the homes of shut-ins on a hi-monthly basis. nomics of the country became increasingly At present there are 54 shut-ins. Pastor strained, the Pantry grew in size and the Marvin Johnson is advisor to the committee. number of people increased until in At Christmas time shut-ins receive fruit December 1982, 400 individuals called plates, and at Easter, candy. Elsie Kors representing as many as 1514 people. Visitors bring cheer to The Pantry is now open two mornings a those unable to attend week with volunteers working each of worship. these days.

Workers fill grocery bags for the Pantry food distribution.

sends birthday cards to each shut-in and a listing of the birthdays can be found in the "Grapevine" each month. The following serve on the teams at pres- A group of volunteers packs sacks of ent: Anna Happ and Evelyn Johnson, Ethel groceries each Monday and Thursday so Lindstrom and Esther Liljegren, Adelyn that they will be ready for distribution on Carlson and Lillian Helsing, Alice Hawkin- Tuesdays and Fridays. Once a month Lao- son and Doris Johnson, Mildred Johnson tian Rice Day is held, when rice is distribu- and Eldora Englof, Eva Sandberg and ted to the many needy Laotian families in Margaret Carlson, Helen Larson and Sylvia Rockford. In December 1982, 57 families Falk, Elin Feldt and Edith Carlson, Lorena were assisted through this distribution. Holmberg and Hillie Grenberg, Inez Nygren Resources for the Pantry come from and Marge Pazera, Lil Fagerstrom and monetary contributions and groceries Eleanor Elmquist, Elsie Peterson and given by Zion members and other churches. Carolyn Larson, Josephine Johnson and St. Mark, Bethlehem, Salem, Gloria Dei, Doris Pearson, Hazel Manning and Evelyn Alpine, Emmanuel Lutheran and Christ Gustafson. Methodist have contributed generously to Marge Pazera serves as chairperson. this Zion outreach program. Zion is truly blessed to have so many Helen Marander is the Director. devoted and dedicated women who take Psalm 41: "Happy are those who are con- the time to visit the home-bound. cerned for the poor." Benevolence Committee Visitation Committee The Benevolence program at Zion dates The Zion Visitation Commitee for shut-ins back to 1904 when "compassion for the sick was started in 1956 by the Zion L.C.W. and and poor" brought about the organization also is funded by that group. of the Bethany Society. This original group Fourteen teams of two ladies each visit in consisted of young women who banded to- nursing and retirement homes and also in gether to be of service to those in need.

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More than half of the Society's income Zion always has had a newsletter to in- was used to relieve suffering and need. The form the membership of activities of the other half was given to the church. At Church whether it was the Zion Herald, the Christmas time, the Society gave financial Zion Messenger, or the Zion Bugle (a Luther aid to poor families. League Publication.) In 1933 the Society met in connection The present Grapevine began as a weekly with the Swedish Mid-week Service and publication in 1968 and is now a monthly their entire income was used for charity. newsletter. Published by the church staff Later, the benevolence was administered and volunteers, it is assembled for mailing through the Men's Guilds which were a by a crew of 13 volunteers. counterpart of the Ladies' Circles. The Grown from a crew of four, they turn a Guilds were organized in 1933. During the busy working time into a time of fellowship month of December the entire income of when they come together to assemble the the eight Guilds was used for charity. Grapevine. One of the most active people in ad- ministering the Benevolence Funds was Library Otto Axelson. For many years he served as the caretaker of the funds and conscien- The present Zion Library is located in the tiously delivered the monetary gifts to southeast corner of the Fellowship Room. needy Zion members. It was reorganized and opened on In 1968 when the constitution was re- September 8, 1960 with 200 books on the vised, Otto continued to serve as Treasurer, shelves. As of 1982 there were about 2,000 but the benevolence funds were admini- volumes; a fine selection books of enjoy- stered through the Social Ministry Commit- ment and interest to six-year-olds as well as tee. to people of all ages. Also found in the Otto served as Treasurer unti11978 when Library are Lutheran periodicals and a few Lil Fagerstrom, present Treasurer of the other church-related magazines. Social Ministry Committee, assumed her The Library is served by a Library Com- duties. On a bi-monthly basis, members mittee which meets monthly to conduct the deliver monetary gifts to the needy in the business of the Library. The Committee is Church and Community. composed of five members: Evelyn Gustaf- son, Librarian; Ruth Carlson, Treasurer; Grapevine Evelyn Johnson; Edna Johnson; Doris Johnson; Helen Marander, Church Staff. Good communication always is important The Library Aides serve in the Library on to the vitality of any organization. Sundays.

It takes many hands to prepare the Grapevine for mailing.

123 All ages use and enjoy A fall and spring semester is held each books from Zion's year with courses for adults, youth activi- library. ties for junior high students, and choirs for the younger children. To encourage the growth of fellowship, the circles of the Church prepare soups for a light meal, served at the beginning of each evening. Courses offered are practical, biblical, and theological in nature.

Children and teachers share together at "Family YOUniversity."

During the summer months a summer reading program is planned for the children of the church and is most popular with them. The Library is maintained by gifts from friends, gifts in memory of friends and loved ones, in addition to an allocation of funds from the Church budget, and from Unique to the YOUniversity have been the Lutheran Church Women. courses for Lao speaking individuals as well Bess Johnson served as the first Librarian as a course in the Lao language for English and was awarded the title of Librarian speaking adults. This course is designed to Emeritus. assist Zion members to understand Laotian immigrants. It demonstrates the dynamism of Zion in its commitment to reach out to Bible Study is rewarding at Family YOUniversity others. the Wednesday In 1982, over 50 new Christians were evening "Family Organized in the fall of 1982, the Family baptized at Zion. These are new neighbors YOUniversity." YOUniversity is a new activity of the Zion who live near the Church and are refugees, Church which encourages involvement of primarily from Laos. Through Zion's edu- Soup supper begins each night the whole family in the educational minis- cational program, they are being prepared at the "Family try of the Church. for participation in Zion's congregation. YOUrtiversily."

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Symbol for Holy Matrimony The cross (the symbol of the Saviour) signifies His blessing on the two rings (emblems of the plighted troth); the candles symbolize the light of the new home. The colors have the background of the shield, white; the border, the cross, and the flames, red; the rings, gold; the lamps and the wavy lines, blue.

125 Church Organizations

Dorcas Society ized and Pastor Hemdahl served as their first president. The Dorcas Society of Zion, composed of When the English Brotherhood was or- ladies who still conduct much of their meet- ganized the Zion Lutheran Brotherhood ings in the Swedish language, has contribu- was changed to the Swedish Brotherhood. ted much to the spiritual and material wel- Swedish Society fare of this congregation. members keep our heritage alive. The Dorcas has purchased several pieces of property for the church, and contribu- Dorcas ladies sing ted $5,000 toward the installation of the from their Swedish elevator. hymn books.

In December 1955 members took heed of the Bible verse from Genesis 2:18: "It is not good that the man should be alone . . ." and women were welcomed as members in the group which henceforth was called the Swedish Society. For many years Otto Axelson served as president of the organization. In April 1979 Ragnar Eggehorn was called to serve as president. Other officers are Edwin Olson, President Teckla vice president; and Elizabeth Wallin, Carlson and Dorcas These very large donations, along with secretary. Society leaders plan hundreds more over the years, come from The Swedish Society meets the second their programs. a group of ladies who began by collecting 25 Friday each month except January and Feb- cents per month for dues, and only recently ruary, with an attendance of 25 to 30 who increased that amount to $1.00 per month! come together for a program of spiritual or God surely has blessed the gifts the Dor- educational benefit. cas ladies have given. The good done for Christ's Church through their offerings is Zion Senior Citizens Club truly inspiring. The Zion Senior Citizens Club offers a place Swedish Society and opportunity for older citizens to promote Christian fellowship. The Zion Swedish Society was formed 70 The first meeting of the club was held years ago. That was in January 1913 when February 24, 1965, with 65 members at- the Zion Lutheran Brotherhood was organ- tending. For many years Axel Gustafson

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Home. Occasionally the group is asked to make lap-robes for individuals in various nursing homes. In 1974, a notice was received from the missionaries that the government had taken over packages sent to them. These were being held and the missionaries were being charged for their storage. Since this created a hardship instead of help (because the cost exceeded what the missionaries Senior Citizen Club could afford) the last boxes were sent members enjoy September 1974. fellowship together. served as chairman of the club. Currently there are some 200 members. Meetings are held at Fellowship Hall on the fourth Wednesday of each month, when programs are planned to suit a variety of interests. Two senior citizen trips are featured each year, and two potluck dinners are held. Flyers are available to anyone interested in the Zion Senior Citizens activities.

Sewing Women of Zion Sewing Day ladies use There is no record of when the Sewing The group continues to send packages to willing hands to help group really got its start. Sponsored by the Bethphage, and an effort is made to learn others. L.C.W., there was no membership roster when Rockford families of Bethphage pa- and no dues. The women just met and had a tients are going there to visit so boxes can be brown bag lunch; coffee and dessert were sent along. Also, when Zion young people furnished. under Rev. Bitner went to Bethphage at Kits from a Lutheran organization were Easter time, boxes from the Sewing Women received to make garments for children were taken along. in foreign countries. Bandages also were For many years the Zion Sewing Group rolled from sheeting and sent to the Lefro- has worked with the Rockford Cancer sarium in Iambic India. One group made Society, making dozens of large bed pads baby kimonos from colorful flannel. and also small cancer pads to be used as Another goal was to furnish enough dressings. receiving blankets so every new baby left The most recent project was at Christmas the Kiombic Hospital snugly wrapped up. 1982, when five dozen terrycloth bibs for Many of these boxes also went to Tanzania, the Lawson Handicapped Children's Home East Africa and the maternity child welfare were made. This was done on two previous clinic, also in Singida, East Africa. occasions. The Home also has received flan- L.C.W. money was used for postage to nel blankets from Zion Sewing Women. these countries and for flannel and other About 35 women are members, with an needed sundries. average attendance of 30. Four groups of In addition to foreign aid, the sewing two prepare the luncheons; desserts are group helped Bethphage by collecting donated each month by two or three nylon hose for rugs. One group made, and women. is still making, lap-robes that are sent to The ladies give a donation for the River Bethphage and to River Bluff Nursing Bluff residents for Christmas gifts, and have

127 also donated to the Zion Pantry. In 1934 the Mary Martha group was The Zion Sewing Women welcome some formed for women not of Swedish extrac- of the younger L.C.W. members to become tion. There were 45 charter members, and acquainted with their work so that they will circles were formed as an outgrowth of this be able to take over in the future. group. They assisted in many church func- tions, had missionary projects, and conducted Bible studies. Lutheran Church Women The Young Women's Missionary Society was formed in 1938 for working girls who The women of Zion always have been or- could not attend afternoon meetings. In ganized to serve the congregation and pro- 1951 the name of the group was changed to vide leadership training. The Business Women's Missionary Society, The Women's Missionary Society was but its purpose remained the same. formed in 1896 to foster missionary ac- When Zion became part of the Lutheran tivities around the world. They brought the Church of America in 1962, the women's needs to the congregation and found funds groups became the Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church the Augustana Missionary Socie- Women Bazaar raises to support Women. In 1964, church women met in money for worthy ty as an affiliated group. Minneapolis for an organizational meeting causes. and the constitution was established. Zion women's groups are now part of the Illinois Church Women as an auxiliary and are as- sociated with the district assembly. The I.,.C.W, Conventions meet triennially and serve as the policy making body for the auxiliary. Its continuing purpose is to aid the congregation, assist with missionary activities at borne and abroad, and study the Bible. The L.C.W, continues to grow with eight- een active circles and program meetings monthly. Lutheran Church Women share in work of the church through prayers and gifts. The L.C.W. organization provides a place for Christian fellowship where every woman in Zion is welcomed, where she finds a place to serve her Lord.

The serving table is a popular place at L.C.W. Bazaar. Lutheran Church Men In 1913, the Swedish Brotherhood was organized, meeting monthly to serve the men of the church who spoke the Swedish language. Groups of these men formed guilds, which met in homes once a month, besides the regular monthly meeting of the Broth- erhood. In 1940 the English Brotherhood was organized to fill the needs of the young men of the church who did not speak the Swedish language. A number of English

128 Zion Churchmen enjoy fellowship and Christian enrichment. guilds were formed and met monthly, the memorials, either suggested by donors or same as the Swedish groups. indicated by need. When the Lutheran churches merged, Second, are gifts for Living Memorials. the name of Brotherhood was dropped and Contributions can be made to this fund the name of Church Men was adopted and without donors designating any particular used today. use. With money accumulating in this way The Church Men have sponsored athletic it is possible to undertake more significant programs for boys of the church leagues in projects such as giving assistance to worthy the city. students preparing for church vocations, In later years, the Church Men helped aiding needy families and senior citizens. raise funds to send children of the inner These funds are kept available in a bank city to summer camp. account to be loaned to college students interest•free. When a loan is made, an agreement is reached regarding time of re- Memorial Committee payment. Both the committee and pastor approve these loans. The Memorial Committee was organized The committee and pastor also are re- in 1963, with Alex Anderson, Bert Swenson, sponsible for allocating gifts for missions, and Helen Marander serving as its first Our Memorial fund drives, etc. If, at the end of one year, Committee seeks to officers. there have been no suggestions from properly honor our In the beginning, at the suggestion of Alex departed friends. Anderson a Memorial Fund account was established at the bank. All memorial gifts were channeled into this account, making it possible to acknowledge all gifts. To establish this account the Board of Trustees provided $2,838.31, part of which was deposited in a savings account and the remainder in a checking account. Today, the purpose of the Memorial Com- mittee is to administer funds given and designated as memorial gifts to Zion Lutheran Church. These fall into two classifications: First, are gifts for church furnishings. Here, the committee selects appropriate

129 families of those memorialized, the commit- nized on January 27, 1980 at Zion's annual tee may use these funds as it sees fit, and meeting. advises the families of such action. Purpose of the Committee as stated in the Accrued interest on funds designated for by-laws "is to acquire and preserve all scholarships may be used to provide annual documents, pictures, records and other grants to qualifying college students, properties of historic and contemporary in- preferably in their junior or senior year. terest to Zion Lutheran Church." The Scholarship Committee is made up of The roots of the Archives Committee lie Memorial Committee members, the pas- in the work of that first group who pains- tors, Director of Christian Education, and takingly translated the original Swedish the Youth Director. minutes of Zion Church into English. They Through the years Zion's congregation are Axel and Alma Gustafson, Raymond and and friends have continued their interest Gunhild Gustafson, Marian E. Johnson, and support. Memorial funds have in- Mildred Johnson, and Harold Wahlmark. creased, and thus it has been possible to With the results of their efforts at hand, purchase more items for the church and to and with records found in attic hideaways provide more worthwhile programs. The of the Friendship House and Zion Church, Memorial Committee acknowledges all the Archives Committee found a wealth of gifts. A Memorial Book, which is on display material to review. in the Narthex, lists all the memorials given A new room was assigned in November in memory of loved ones. 1980 where wall cabinets and a display case were installed. Volunteers helped refur- - Archives Committee bish the room and the hallway leading to the Chapel. On January 9, 1983, the Archives After realizing that much archival material Room was dedicated to the memory of Axel was just lying around subject to deteriora- Gustafson by his wife, Mrs. Alma Gustafson. tion and even loss, a committee of Zion The goal of the Committee is reflected in members was called to consider what these words found in Zion's 90th Anniver- should be done. Their first unofficial sary Book: "So we, the present members of The Archives our Zion Church, and those who will follow Committee preserves meeting was held March 13, 1979, and the Zion's rich historical Archives Committee was officially recog- us must look to the future with faith, as we, background. in retrospect, found faith and uncourage- ment from those who began the good work and broke the ground for our church building." Committee members: Edwin and Dor- othy Belin, Raymond and Gunhild Gustaf- son, Reinhold and Alice Hawkinson, Mrs. Marian E. Johnson (Stratford), Mrs. Mildred Johnson (Westchester), Norman and Jane LaGrande, Mrs. Pauline Larson, Miss Lois Nordlund (resigned in September 1981), James Larson—intermediary between the Church Board and the Committee.

Zion Development Corporation It became apparent that there was a press- ing need in the neighborhood of Zion church for assistance in employment, housing, food, and other basic necessities. Responding to this, a group of concerned Zion members formed a not-for-profit cor-

130 poration which was chartered by the State grams of this group have varied widely. of Illinois December 9, 1982. Bowling, game nights, movies, potlucks, Purpose of the corporation is stated: speakers, 1950's evening, 25th year an- "Through community effort this corpora- niversary, corn boils, travel slides, Christ- tion will seek to enable economically disad- mas dinners, Zion's Hee Haw group, and a vantaged individuals and groups to secure Valentine box lunch are only a few of the new hope through the establishment of ways this group has enjoyed fellowship. such ventures in training, placement and uplift as might be required to accomplish the betterment of the quality of life in our community." As a pilot project the corporation assisted one of Zion's first Laotian members, Sopha Manivong, to establish an electronic repair

Mr. and Mrs. Club members gather for annual Christmas banquet.

Christmas punch and conversation at Mr. and Mrs. Club service. The venture attracted much public banquet. attention because of the creative spirit of the church in reaching out to assist Some people put to the needy. work through Zion's The corporation is assisted in its work by 44 Development loans from the Zion Memorial Fund, in- Corporation. terested members, grants from local Saturday Night Live citizens, and a grant from the Wilmette Lutheran Church endowment fund. Saturday Night Live is a very active fellow- First members of the board of directors of ship group of young and not-so-young the corporation are: Chet Anderson, adults, including both married and single LaVerne Anderson, Pastor Denver Bitner, people. Palmer Carlson, William Frost, John Holub, The group was formed eight years ago Pastor Ralph Leonard, and Earl Palmgren. and meets once a month, either at someone's home or at a location where an Mr. & Mrs. Group activity is planned by the host. The group also participates in supporting Mr. & Mrs. Group began as the Young Mar- Zion's many volunteer activities such as rieds on March 7, 1953, with a smorgasbord decorating the Church at Christmas and supper opening the evening of fellowship serving coffee after the Lenten services. and getting acquainted with each other. Some of the social activities include the The next meeting was held as a Fun Night annual family Christmas party, complete at East High School on May 2nd. with Santa Claus; and international pot- Throughout the years, activities and pro- luck; family corn boil and hayride; a play at

131 NAT; bowling; bike hike and picnic; family day at Lake Ripley; and miscellaneous activities in the hosts' homes.

Men's Breakfast

With the exception of the summer months, 40 to 50 men of the congregation meet for breakfast in the Fellowship Room on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. This period of fellowship combined with a spiritual program began several years ago after it was learned that men often did not care for evening meetings. The idea of a It's a family affair at the Saturday Nite Live breakfast get-together was suggested. meetings, The success of the program is, in large measure, due to the fact that the men them- They do their own selves prepare the meal. The menu may cooking at the vary—even steak and eggs have been fare Wednesday Men's for the event! Breakfast. Enthusiasm for the meetings has continued to grow, and since the programs end at 8:00 a.m., many working men are able to attend and still make it to their place of employment on time.

We love the venerable house Our fathers built to God; In heaven are kept their grateful vows, Their dust endears the sod.

Here holy thoughts a light have shed Hearty meal and From many a radiant face, spiritual program And prayers of humble virtue spread are enjoyed at Men's The perfume of the place. Breakfast. And anxious hearts have pondered here The mystery of life, And prayed th` Eternal Light to clear Their doubts and aid their strife.

They live with God, their homes are dust, Yet here their children pray, And in this fleeting life-time trust To find the narrow way.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

132 ZionrUmnorrow

Symbol for Heaven The heavenly Zion, the final abode of the Redeemed, is symbolized by the crown of glory, the palms of victory and the stars of heaven. The colors are usually shown with the outline of the symbol, the rays and the stars in gold; the background a heavenly blue; the palms green; the crown, gold and the jewels in it, red.

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As Zion congregation enters its second cen- warm, caring congregation. People who at- tury of life, it is important its leadership tend here for the first time are received constantly evaluate the needs and oppor- with genuine Christian love, and they tunities for ministry which present them- quickly learn that their spiritual needs can selves; looking back on deeds accomplished and will be met in this happy fellowship. is not enough. In addition, Zion has gained a well-earned In stating this, no disdain for looking reputation in the city as a church which at- backward is implied—but looking only to tempts to meet the physical and personal the past. Much can be applied to the future needs of people. This has demonstrated to by appreciating the great heritage of this the community that the Gospel preached congregation. Indeed, the great strength of here is more than word from the pulpit; it is this church's service lies in its awareness of living testimony to the Lord who commis- the changing needs of people. Acting upon sions His followers to aid those who are those needs has impacted in a positive way hungry, thirsty and in need of comfort. upon literally thousands of lives. The future of Zion? What will it be? No The future of Zion looks brighter today one knows for certain. However, if the peo- than it has for some time. The membership ple who populate this church in the Piture is growing at a brisk pace, with larger num- are as spirit-filled and open to the leader- bers of children, youth, young adults and ship of Our Lord as those of yesterday and families joining and participating than in today . . . there need be no concern about many previous years. what kind of spiritual home our grandchil- This has happened because Zion is a dren will have

135 Credits

Preparation of this book in observance of the 100th anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church has been made possible through the efforts of many talented and dedicated artisans. While it is not possible to single out each contributor, special note is given to the following: Jerry Gustafson ...... Design Sam Miller ...... Design and Art Russ Koester ...... Photography Robert Schuldt ...... Photography Eileen Schoville ...... Editor Gloria Paulson ...... Typist Kim Loesch ...... Typist Typehouse/Ruppert Dreher Typography ColorCraft of Milwaukee . . . Color Separations General Lithographing Company ...... Printing Type Face ...... Zapf Book Light Paper ...... Warren's Lustro Dull Enamel, 80 lb. The work and creative talents of all are most appreciated and their effort is acknowledged with sincere gratitude.

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