The Church Members

A

Altman, Rev. Frank D., D.D. Rev. Altman preached at the April, 6, 1902, church rededication.

B

Bammes, H. Emil. Mr. Bammes served on the church building committee (1911).
Begahn, Cora E. Ms. Begahn was a member of the church’s Luther League.       
Beiswanger, Rev. George. Reverend Beiswanger served as pastor from 1907-09.
Brown, Mrs. Ada. Mrs. Brown served as first president of the church’s Second Mile Club.
Bridgman, Rosa. Ms. Bridgman was a member of the church’s Luther League.
Byers, Mrs. S.A. Mrs. Byers was a member of the church’s Luther league.
Byers, S.A. Mr. Byers was a member of the church’s Luther League.

C

Carlson, J.H. Mr. Carlson was a charter member of the church.
Carlson, Mrs. J.H. Mrs. Carlson was a charter member of the church.
Carlson, Robert. Mr. Carlson was a member of the church’s Luther League.
Clark, A.H. Mr. Clark was a charter member of the church.
Clark, Mrs. A.H. Mrs. Clark was a charter member of the church.
Cogswell, Cora. Ms. Cogswell was a member of the church’s Luther League.
Condon, Ona. Ms. Condon was a Luther League member.
Condon, Miss Catharine. Miss Condon was a Luther League member.
Condon, Mrs. W.B. Mrs. Condon was a Luther League member.

D

Delo, Margaret. Ms. Delo was a Luther League member.

E

Eyster, J.F. Mr. Eyster was a charter member of the church.

F

Forsberg, Elizabeth (Mrs. John). Mrs. Forsberg was a charter member of the church, treasurer of the Ladies Aid Society, and worked on the Century Chest.
Forsberg, John. Mr. Forsberg was a charter member of the church and served as an elder, building committee member (1911), and church council treasurer (1913). He signed “Message to the Council of the First Lutheran Church of 2013” placed in the Century Chest.   

G

Gates, Mrs. N.H. Mrs. Gates was a Luther League member. Ms. Gates was a charter member of the church, the first Ladies Aid Society president, and worked for the Century Chest.
Goodholm, Agnes(Mrs. Andrew) Ms. Goodholm served as the first Ladies Aid Society treasurer. Mrs. Goodholm was a church charter member, a Luther League member, and worked for the Century Chest.
Goodholm, Andrew. Mr. Goodholm was a church charter member, served as an elder, and was a financial contributor to the church.
Goodholm, Ruth. Ms. Goodholm was first president of the “Willing Workers,” a missionary society for girls.

H

Hanson, Arthur. Mr. Hanson was a member of the church’s Luther League.
Hanson, Emily. Ms. Hanson was a member of the church’s Luther League.
Hanson, H.C. Mr. Hanson was a member of the church’s Luther League.
Hanson, Hazel. Ms. Hanson was first secretary of the “Willing Workers,” a missionary society for girls.
Hanson, Mary C. Ms. Hanson was a charter member of the church.
Hauser, Elnora. Ms. Hauser was first treasurer of the “Willing Workers,” a missionary society for girls.
Heflyn, Amy. Ms. Heflyn was a member of the church’s Luther League.
Heflyn, R.W. Mr. Heflyn was a member of the church’s Luther League.
Heyler, Maggie. Ms. Heyler was a charter member of the church.
Hoefer, Caroline. Ms. Hoefer was a member of the church’s Luther League.
Hoefer, Fred C. Mr. Hoefer was a member of the church’s Luther League.
Hoover, Anne. Ms. Hoover was a charter member of the church.
Hoshour, Charles A. Mr. Hoshour served on the church council (1913) and signed “Message to the Council of the First Lutheran Church of 2013” placed in the Century Chest.   

J

Johnson, Arthur. Mr. Johnson was a Luther League member.
Johnson, John A. Mr. Johnson was a Luther League member.
Johnson, Mrs. J.A. Mrs. Johnson was a Luther League member.
Johnson, Ruby. Ms. Johnson was a Luther League member.

K

Kelly, L.K.F. Mr. Kelly was a Luther League member.
Kelly, Mrs. William. Mrs. Kelly worked for the Century Chest.
Kelly, Rev. William, D.D. Reverend Kelly served as pastor from 1904-06, and was a Luther League member and Sunday school superintendent.
Kramer, Mrs. P.C. Mrs. Kramer was a charter member of the church.
Kramer, P.C. Mr. Kramer was a charter member and deacon of the church.

L

Ladies Aid Society. A financial contributor to the church and Century Chest promoter, the Ladies Aid Society was established in 1902.
Luther League. The Luther League was organized in November 1910 with twenty-three charter members.
Lynn, C.A. Mr. Lynn was a charter member of the church.
Lynn, Mrs. C.A. Mrs. Lynn was a charter member of the church.

M

Mattson, Frank. Mr. Mattson served on the church building committee (1911).
Missionary Society. The Missionary Society was established ca. 1905.
Monstrum, Mrs. Peter. Mrs. Monstrum worked for the Century Chest.
Myser, Luther J. Mr. Myser was a Luther League member who served as secretary for the building committee (1911), Sunday school superintendent, church council secretary (1913), and signed “Message to the Council of the First Lutheran Church of 2013” placed in the Century Chest. 
Myser, Mrs. L.J. Mrs. Myser was a Luther League member.

P

Post, Miss. Miss Post served as church organist in 1913.

R

Royer, Mrs. Newton H. Mrs. Royer worked for the Century Chest.
Royer, Rev. Newton Heisler, D.D. Reverend Royer served as pastor from 1909-30, wrote and signed “Message to the Council of the First Lutheran Church of 2013” placed in the Century Chest, and presided at the Century Chest burial ceremony. 

S

Schaefer, Mrs. Rudolph. Mrs. Schaefer worked for the Century Chest.
Second Mile Club (Girl’s Club). Organized in 1910, the Second Mile Club sponsored the church’s large art-glass window.
Seeger, Mr. F.C. Mr. Seeger was a charter member of the church.
Shirk, Mrs. John. Mrs. Shirk worked for the Century Chest.
Smith, Mrs. George. Mrs. Smith served as Ladies Aid Society secretary.
Sohlberg, George G. A church charter member and financial contributor, Mr. Sohlberg was a Luther League member, served as deacon, building committee (1911) president, and church councilman (1913), and signed “Message to the Council of the First Lutheran Church of 2013” placed in the Century Chest. 
Sohlberg, Virginia (Mrs. George) Bland Tucker. A charter member of the church and president of the Ladies Aid Society. Mrs. Sohlberg originated the idea of the Century Chest.
Spielman, Jacob R. Was an active member; served as preacher for 11 months between pastors in 1906-07.
Stauffer, Dr. E.E. President of the Kansas synod, Dr. Stauffer preached the sermon at the church’s June 30, 1912, dedication ceremony.
Swenson, Rev. Carl, D.D. President of Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, Reverend Swenson preached at the April, 6, 1902, church rededication.

T

Trout, John W. Mr. Trout was a charter member of the church.
Trout, Mrs. John W. Mrs. Trout was a charter member of the church.

W

Wetzel, John J. A church charter member who served as building committee treasurer (1911) and as a church council member, Mr. Wetzel signed “Message to the Council of the First Lutheran Church of 2013” placed in the Century Chest.   
Wetzel, Mary (Mrs. John). A Luther League member and charter member of the Ladies Aid Society, Mrs. Wetzel served as Ladies Aid Society secretary and worked for the Century Chest.
Wetzel, Otto. Mr. Wetzel was a Luther League member.
Wetzel, Walter. Mr. Wetzel was a Luther League member.
Williams, Mrs. R.H. Mrs. Williams was a charter member of the church.
Williams, Rev. Rene H. Reverend Williams served as pastor from 1901-03 and Sunday school superintendent.
Willing Workers. Organized in December 1911, the Willing Workers was a missionary society for girls.
Wolf, David N. Building committee (1911) member and church council president (1913), Mr. Wolf signed “Message to the Council of the First Lutheran Church of 2013” placed in the Century Chest.   
Woodruff, Mr. Mr. Woodruff was architect of the present First Lutheran Church. 

Y

Yarger, Dr. H.L. Field secretary of the Church Extension Board, Dr. Yarger preached the evening sermon at the church’s June 30, 1912, dedication ceremony and was responsible for the finances collected at the event.