13th Anniversary
Last Sunday, March 28th, marked the thirteenth anniversary for Rev. Russell P. Knoebel, as pastor of the Grace Lutheran and Salem Lutheran churches. Rev. Knoebel and his family came here during the last week in March of 1930. Both congregations have prospered during the past years. Salem church has been completely renovated, the latest improvement was the installment of new church pews and carpet at a cost of nearly $1000.Grace congregation here in Bellwood since 1935, when the new parish house was built has been making improvements each year until the fall of 1941 when they rededicated the church. This work cost over $8000 and within fifteen months is all paid except $1000. The congregation hopes to reduce this note on Easter Sunday and if possible pay it off entirely. In all in both churches over $20,000 has been expanded for repair work alone during the present pastorate.
Last Sunday Mr. W. L. Wertz, member of the church council presented the pastor with a check from the congregation, and the Salem church presend <sic> a basket of beautiful roses. These gifts were greatly appreciated by the pastor and his family. We all are thankful for the happy relationship that has existed between pastor and his people during the past years and pray God’s guidance as we continue to labor together in the future.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 01-Apr-1943, Page 1, Column 3
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