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8B The Schuyler Sun Thursday, December 16, 1993 Leigh Community Events Mrs. Lawrence Franzen Quilts, pictures of Zion's 100 years, musical instruments, antique toys and Zion memorabilia were on display for Christmas Heritage Sunday. Christmas Heritage Sunday hosted by Zion Zion Lutheran Church hosted a Christmas Heritage Sunday on Dec. 12. The second event of Zion's centennial observance began with a 10 a.m.

old-fashioned worship service. As parishioners entered the sanctuary, many dressed in -style clothing, they viewed a display near the guest register in the narthex. A square, clawfoot table held a large, old German Bible with wire-framed glasses resting atop. A picture of Martin Luther stood on an easel nearby. Moving to the nave area (where the pews are located) changes in the decor were noted.

A large, fresh evergreen Christmas tree in the southwest corner was decorated with candles and green garland and topped with an angel. Miniature white lights simulated the glow of the candles, which were not lit for safety reasons. Beneath the tree were some of the original musical instruments used in the Zion Lutheran Band. Organized in the late 1910s, it accompanied congregational singing at outdoor mission festivals, played at the Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont, gave concerts in Leigh and marched in the annual Decoration Day Parade. The displayed instruments had been played by: Clarence Barjenbruch and Neils Olson, clarinets; Albert Franzen, small baritone; Clarence Johannes, trumpet; Rudy Korte, baritone; Herbert O1- son and Ernest Weichen, French horns; and Victor Olson trumpet.

An arrangement in the opposite comer of the nave, below the hymn board, included a nineteenth century, picture of the birth of the Christ Child, a nativity scene and large King James Bible used for so many years in Zion worship services. Boughs of greenery and large gold bows adorned the colorful stained glass windows of the church. An 1895 picture of the Last Supper centered greenery draped across the church balcony. Dorethy Wendt was in charge of decorations. The Christmas tree and greens used in decorating were donated by former Zion member, Clinton Johannes.

Changes were also evident in the chancel area. A different cross centered the altar. It appears on the oldest picture of the present church building, and quite probably is from the original church building. Adorning the altar and pulpit were green paraments, with heavy metallic fringes, from the 1930s. The baptismal font was in its former location, where the lectern is usually located today.

Zion's Pastor Matthew Graminske was liturgist for the worship service which was taken from the earliest English hymnal available but included several portions spoken in the German language used at that time. Guest speaker, Pastor Terry Timm of Madison, a childhood member of Zion, delivered the sermon. In the tradition of yesteryear, men were seated on the south side of the nave and women and young children on the north side. Special music sung by the Zion choir included "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," the Gradual, and "Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary." Myrna Rae Franzen was organist for the service. Offerings were gathered with "Klingbeutels," long-handled soft bags used in days gone by.

Come Little Children," a duet was played by Mrs. Franzen and Velda Olson during the offering. Following the worship service, a soup dinner was served in the Zion School basement. Dorothy Settje was kitchen chairman. Tables were centered with antique kerosene lamps nestled in fresh greenery.

special interest were displays of antique toys, old pictures, quilts, and memorabilia of Zion's first 100 Gordon Hillen funeral Dec. 13 Funeral services for Gordon K. Hillen, 68, rural Leigh, were held Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St.

Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Leigh. A family prayer service preceded at 10:15. The Rev. Brad Meyer officiated with burial in Creston Pioneer Cemetery. Judy Dicke was organist for the service.

The congregation sang "Star of the East," "How Great Thou Art," and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." Pallbearers were Dennis Hillen, Paul Dicke, Eugene Hoessel, Dennis Kuhr, Jim Brock and Glen Hillen. Gass-Haney Funeral Home, Columbus, was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hillen was born Sept. 6, 1925, in Leigh, the son of Herman and Lucia (Michelsen) Hillen.

He attended School District No. 43. On May 21, 1953, he married Nadine Brock at South St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hastings. He was a farmer.

He lived on the same farm from the time he was born until five years ago. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Europe from 1945-46. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Leigh, and was baptized and confirmed there.

Mr. Hillen died Dec. 9, 1993, at Columbus Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife; a son, Kenneth, Aloha, a daughter, Sandra Muhle, Leigh; a sister, Eileen Dicke, Creston, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother.

Memorials are suggested to Creston Pioneer Cemetery or donors' choice. Christmas program presented Dec. 6 District 5R students presented their Christmas program on Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium.

Teachers Lynette Hamernik and Tricia Bolton welcomed those attending. The program began with a play titled "Merry Christmas Little Mice." Shannon Brabec, Becky Janousek, Rachel Janousek, Jedlicka a and Cassie Shaffer performed a dance to "Mountain Music." The program continued with plays, skits and recitations: "Christmas Cooperation," "Christmas Building Blocks," "The Upside-Down Christmas," "On Wrapping Presents," "Christmas Planning," and "Cooking the Christmas Goose." All students sang "The Chipmunk Song," "The Night Before Christmas," and a revised version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Chris Dvorak played a piano solo including "Holly and the Ivy," and "Little Town of The program concluded with audience participation songs: "Silent Night," "Jingle Bells," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," and "Here Comes Santa Claus." Shirley Hamernik served as pianist, accompanying the singing and providing background music between scenes. Santa Claus visited with all the students and other children present and presented them with treats. Lunch was served by the school board, Mark and Sheila Brabec, Frank and Bonnie Cech, Mike and Lynne Dvorak. Roland Watchorn funeral Dec.

8 Funeral services for Roland D. "Bud" Watchorn, 69, Columbus, were held Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus. The Rev.

Timothy White officiated. Burial an was in Roselawn Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Hartman Post 83. Watchorn died Dec. 4, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital, Omaha.

Watchorn was born Oct. 24, 1924, in Leigh, the son of George and Ferne (Davis) Watchorn. He attended District 31 School in Stanton County and graduated from Leigh High School in 1943. On Nov. 9, 1944, he married Geraldine Mae Bruhn in Leigh.

He was a lifetime area resident. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1944- 1946. Watchorn was a custodian for the Columbus Schools, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the American Legion Hartman Post 84, the 40 and 8, Eagles Aerie 1834, the Columbus chapter and the Izaak Walton League.

He was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Jerald and Keith, both of Columbus and Glen, San Francisco, one daughter, Bonnie Jay Schmitt, Mesa, one brother, Merle, Suncity West, and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother. Extension Club has party Thursday Merry Farmerettes Extension Club Christmas party was held Thursday, beginning with a noon meal at the Leigh Inn. Eight members were present.

Anna E. Bock funeral Dec. 6 Funeral services for Anna Elaine Bock, 75, 407 W. 3rd Street, Readlyn, Iowa, were held Dec. 6 at 11 a.m.

at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Readlyn. Pastor Ronald Kuehner officiated with burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Readlyn. Anna Bock was born June 1918, in Leigh, the daughter of Emil and Rosalind (Wilke) Grotelueschen.

She was baptized on July 21, 1918, in Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus and confirmed in the same church on May 15, 1932. Anna attended the first four school grades in District Public School and the next six grades at Christ Lutheran Parochial School, rural Columbus. After finishing the tenth grade, Anna stayed home to help her mother care for her invalid brother, Gilbert. In 1942, she moved to Ft. Wayne, to work for the General Electric Company.

At that time, she met her future husband Reinhold, who was a medic in the U.S. Army, stationed at Camp Attaberry, near Indianapolis, Ind. After Reinhold returned from his tour of duty in England during World War II, the couple was united in marriage on Aug. 4, 1946, in Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus. They moved to Sumner, Iowa, where Anna worked at the Sumner Bakery.

In 1949, they moved to a farm near Leigh, and in January of 1957, moved to Readlyn, Iowa. Reinhold worked for the Readlyn Co-op, and Anna worked as a nurses aide at the Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly from 1972 until retiring in November of 1985. After he retired, they did a lot of traveling in the United States. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Readlyn and a member of the Readlyn American Legion Auxiliary Anna enjoyed crafts, including making Cabbage Patch dolls, baptismal gowns, quilting, baking bread, gardening, and she especially enjoyed her family.

Anna Bock died Dec. 2, 1993, at her home following a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Reinhold, Readlyn, Iowa; her five children and their spouses, Carmen and Raymond Covington, Watauga, Texas; John and Susan Bock, Sumner, Iowa; Arden Bock, West Union, Iowa; Doris and Leon Minor, Westby, and Nadine and Richard Lann, Lincoln; 12 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; seven brothers and sisters, Clarence Grotelueschen and Velma Frese, both of Columbus, Edna Pieper, Seward, Evelyn Mueller, Sioux City, Iowa, Eugene Grotelueschen, Columbus, Rose Marie Graft, Ft. Wayne, and Martin Grotelueschen, Leigh. She was preceded in death by her parents, her still born daughter, Eloise Jeanne Bock, and one brother, Gilbert Grotelueschen.

St. John's Guild has potluck Dec. 4 St. John's ELCW met Dec. 4.

The executive committee hosted the potluck luncheon. Margaret Schneider gave the Christmas lesson followed by an appropriate poem. President Janet Eisenmann conducted the business meeting. The minutes of the November meeting and the treasurer's report were read and approved. Correspondence was read and included several thank you notes and a letter and picture from Dr.

and Mrs. Harry Mumm. He is a former pastor of St. John's. Committee reports were given by their respective chairmen.

Old business included a discussion on Advent Family Night, Dec. 8. New officers will take over at the Jan. 6 meeting, and hostesses for next year will be selected then. Circle 2 will have the next event.

Esther Tworek dies in Columbus Funeral services for Esther V. Tworek, 68, 1309 Ninth Street, Columbus, were held Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Columbus.

Rev. Melvin Merwald officiated with burial in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. McKown Funeral Home in Columbus was in charge of arrangements. Fan Mrs.

Tworek was born April 27, 1925, in Humphrey, the daughter of William and Erna (Thomas) Steiner. She attended Humphrey Francis High School in Humphrey. She was married to Tworek on May 1, 1946, in Humphrey. She was raised in Humphrey and lived in Columbus her entire married life. She retired from Becton-Dickinson and also worked at the Behlen Mfg.

employee cafeteria for many years. She was a member of the Eagles Club and was an active Bingo player. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church and Perpetual Adoration. Mrs.

Tworek died Dec. 9, 1993, at Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Survivors include four daughters, Carol 1 Hobza, Leigh, Joanie Zoucha, Jennifer Whitefoot and Becky Oppliger, all of Columbus; three sons, Paul, Scottsdale, and Bill and Tom, both of Columbus; seven sisters, Berndette Super, Lindsay, Rose Mary Walgren, Coon Rapids, Lucille Chohon, Agnes Steiner, Mary Beirman, Patty Steiner and Judy Steiner, all of Columbus; four brothers, Vern Steiner, Norfolk, Joe Steiner, Fremont and Dennis "Bud" Steiner and Ralph Steiner, both of Columbus; and 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 10, 1989, one sister and one grandchild.

Congregational meeting at St. John's A congregational meeting was held at St. John's Lutheran Church following worship services Sunday morning. The main order of business was the election of two church council members. Janelle Fischer and Jolene Hake were elected to threeyear terms.

They will replace Ivan Goering and Lorine Fields whose terms have expired. Others members of St. John's Council are Cal Liermann, Paul Wietfeld, Roger Reininger and Frank Toman. A picture of Martin Luther and a narthex of Zion Lutheran Church years. Dorethy Wendt, Louise Barjenbruch, Betty Dolezal and Lola Hake were in charge of the displays.

An old-fashioned bake sale was held with Deb Matasovsky and Carolee Mullenhoff in charge. Centennial souvenirs were offered for sale with Tammy Wendt and Ann Kudrna in charge. At 1:30, a program was presented in the church. Pastor Graminske welcomed those attending and introduced The Bells of Peace, a handbell choir from Peace Lutheran Church, Columbus. Their selections included: "Shepherds "Carol for All "Angels We Have Heard on High," a duet of bells and piano; Christmas Carol Fest with the audience joining in singing several Christmas carols; "Silver "White and "Carol of the Bells." Under the direction of Joyce Kimmel, members of the handbell choir performing were: Karen Heuermann, Sylvia Coffey, Lois Mueller, Mindie Pravecek, Mary Hellbusch, Adele Fox, Lori Hess, Ladies Aid meet Dec.

2 St. Paul's Ladies Aid members, Pastor Brad and Heidi Meyer and special guest, Ruth Feye, enjoyed a Christmas party 2 at the Leigh Inn. Following the noon meal, several games were played with prizes being items to be donated to the Leigh-Creston Emergency Food Pantry. After a grab bag gift exchange, the remainder of the afternoon was spent playing cards. A light lunch was served.

Ladies Aid officers in charge of the event were Nadine Hillen, Florence Feye, Clara Lueschen and Marilyn Brock. Officers for the coming year will assume their duties at the next meeting, Jan. 6. Hands of Friendship has special event A Hands of Friendship special event for senior citizens was held Dec. 8 at 1 p.m.

in the Leigh High School gymnasium. Superintendent of Schools Cecil Fields welcomed those present. The afternoon began with a magic show assembly with elementary and high school students also attending. At 2 p.m. Leigh Elementary students presented a program of Christmas music.

The afternoon concluded with a lunch served by the FHA and FFA Chapters. Twenty-five senior citizens attended the event. In the afternoon, a game was played for entertainment with each member bringing a prize. A gift exchange was enjoyed, and the afternoon concluded with ice cream, cookies and coffee. Donna Groteluschen made the party arrangements.

Biblical display were placed in the for Christmas Heritage Sunday. Jean Sharman, Lois Streblow and Sheila Meyer. Also included in the program were songs by the Zion Choir: "How to "A Little Child from Heaven," Tannebaum," in both German and English; "As Lately We Watched," and "Birthday of a King," with Lawrence Franzen as soloist. Zion Choir members singing were: Marlene Liermann, Lilas Kumpf, Carolee Mullenhoff, Karen Podliska, Lowene Werkmeister, Velda Olson, Lawrence Franzen, Martin Barjenbruch, Roger Korte, Clarence Barjenbruch, Vic Olson and Dale Kumpf. Lilas Kumpf served as choir director with Myrna Rae Franzen as accompanist.

A men's sextet sang "Silent Night" and "Joy to the World." Myrna Rae Franzen and Velda O1- son played a duet, "Greensleeves Medley." Pastor Graminske and Betty Dolezal presented a dramatization, "The Lord's Prayer," followed by the Bells of Peace rendition of "The Lord's Prayer." St. John's sponsors Family Night Advent Family Night was sponsored by St. John's ELCW at the church Wednesday evening, beginning with a soup supper of chili and chicken noodle soup and homemade breads. All families attending brought cookies for dessert. Circle three was in charge of the kitchen with Circle one in charge of the dining room.

After the meal, a program titled "The Jesse Tree" was given. Different Biblical characters were presented, and symbols representing them were placed on the Christmas tree. Everyone joined in singing "Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel," and "Rejoice, Rejoice Believers." The Legion of Disciples gave the opening litany and closing praise. ELCW Faith in Life Committee was in charge of the program. Plates of Christmas goodies were made for shut-in members of the congregation and will be delivered by ELCW members.

The Christian Action Committee was in charge of this project. There was a good turnout at the Leigh Saddle Club Christmas party at the Creston Fire Hall on Dec. 12, beginning with a 1 p.m. carry-in meal. Nadine Magsamen and Emily Fuhr were in charge of the dinner.

The afternoon was spent playing cards and visiting. Thanksgiving dinner guests at the home of Ed and Ruth Callies were Keith and Nancy Vacha, Chad and Jennifer, Marysville, William and Laurel Lennemann and Lynette, Scribner; Greg and Vickie Vacha, Tyler, Kelsey, Heidi and Sam, Howells; Lambert Bonnie Vacha, Dodge; Alan and Debra Finn, Brian and Mark, Wayne; Don and Linda Zastrow, Melissa, Marshall and Morgan, Michael and Natalie Callies, all of Norfolk and Bob and Edith Callies, Leigh. Members of the Leigh Birthday Club enjoyed a Christmas party Tuesday at the Leigh Inn. Following the noon meal, a gift exchange was held. WE RENT EVERYTHING A from TO Everything A Fixing Building, Moving Lifting, Mowing Digging, Sitting Socializing, Plumbing Painting, Patching Bending, Plus Dozens of Power Mechanical Tools.

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