United Evangelical Church - More Documents
Letters and Correspondences
Insurance Correspondence – 1934
Painting Project – October 31, 1934
Schluderbert-Kurdle Beef Packers – 1935
Petition – Increase Rev. Lehman Salary – 1935
Canton Bible Institute – August 1, 1935 – thanks for using building
Cleaning of Stone – April 6, 1934 – Modern Method Stone
Estimate for papering 8 rooms and stairways – February 28, 1934
Thank You from Pastor Menzel’s Wife on his passing – May 4, 1934
Rev. Lehman – District Treasury – August 22, 1935
Resignation of Financial Secretary – 1935
Evangelical Synod of North America – Quota – October 31, 1933
Pastor Lehman’s first trip to Baltimore – January 3, 1934
Ernest Press – initial trip to Baltimore – January 23, 1934
Rev. Kesting interested in United – but only one at a time – 1/10/1934
Pastor Lehman to preach both English and German – December 13, 1933
Lohr & Fritze Florists – flower for Mrs. Fader – September 1, 1960
Donald Schnader resigns as organist – June 23, 1960
Letter of appreciation to Donald Schnader, Organist – 1/6/1960
Light Dimmer purchase for church – June 16, 1963
Retaining Wall for Parsonage – August 28, 1963
Rev. Lehman – $50 to New Church Building Fund – 1/22/1952
Canton Area Council – use of building – September 25, 1951
American Surety Company – October 31, 1951 – rate increase
Picnic at Maryland Beach – Wednesday, July 25, 1951 – $10 deposit
Letter – Stop payment on check – February 5, 1951
Paul Edel – Theatrical Costumes – March 16, 1951 – $19.35
Will’s Dairy – Church Picnic milk and drink donation – 7/30/1951
Pastor Lehman – receiving Doctor of Divinity – Monday, May 29, 1961
Potomac Synod – Evangelical & Reformed Church – 1952
Deposit for Church Picnic – Wednesday, July 23, 1952 – $10
Boy Scout Troop Formed – March 19, 1952
Hauser Art Glass Co – repair of stained glass windows – 12/15/1951
Thank You Letter – 1935 – Clarence Hoffman, Esbrandt, John Musch
Letters for use of Building – Eastern Star – June 12, 1955
Letter to Mr. Frankhanel – vote against paid quartet or soloists – 1953
New Church Building Fund – Evangelical & Reformed Church – 8/28/1953
Canton Area Council – fashion show against regulations – 1952
Moehl & Associates – architect for new church – 3/23/1954
Messiah Lutheran Church offers building to United – April 29, 1955
Oriole Window Cleaning Service – $40 each visit – 6/22/1955
Christ Lutheran Church – letter of transfer – 11/26/1954
Thank You Letter – Howard Jenkins – ill health – 3/15/1955
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Janitor Position Vacancy – 1935
Canton Bible Institute – August 6, 1935
Resignation from Church Council – November 1, 1935
Wilson Line Steamer – March 9, 1935
Painting Estimate – April 6, 1934 – John Schmeisser
Resignation of John Conrad as Trustee – January 8, 1934
Remove all paint from exterior brick – April 14, 1934
Thank You – Ernest Press – Seminary Student – May 10, 1934
Letter to Mr. Trautner – resignation as treasurer – August 16, 1935
Dispute about Pastor’s Lehman’s salary increase – June 19, 1935
Pastor Lehman recommended by Atlantic District – December 6, 1933
Ernest Press to fill in after Pastor Schaefer leaves – January 20, 1934
Eden Seminary asked to “release one of capable boys” to minister
Son-in-Law of Pastor Batz interested – January 5, 1934
Letter of Transfer to St. Lukes – March 3, 1960
Jalasie Door for Parsonage with Mailslot – $84.95 – 1/1/1960
March 17, 1050: Estate of Amelia A. B – – – –
Tom Griffin – resignation as organist – personal obligations
Frederick Clagett: 18,000 watt dimmer – 9/6/1963
Electrical Upgrade to Upper Room – January 15, 1963
National Missions Sunday – October 11, 1951
Fred Kirk resigns as organist – April 29, 1951
Council of Churches – Summer Park Services – 1951
Potomac Synod – Administration Fund – 1950
Rusco Products – Doors & Windows for Parsonage – May 4, 1951
Hoffman Funeral Home – Church Picnic ticket printing – 7/30/1951
Commission on World Service – Evangelical & Reformed Church – 1951
Kiwanis Club – 10/10/1952 – use of building
Canton Area Council – 10/1/1952 – permission to use building
Potomac Synod – Apportionment Dispute – March 26, 1952
Canton Area Council – June 3, 1952 – permission to use building
Homewood Home Appeal – December 6, 1951
Evangelical & Reformed Church Correspondences – February 1953
Charging of Fire Extinguishers – May 23, 1953
Highlandtown Exchange Little League – September 29, 1953
Attorney Letter: Estate of Caroline Wachmer – 9/29/1953
Lewis & Hitchock – no need for organ service contract – 3/1/1954
Paul Bauersfeld – free picnic to Sunday School students – 10/4/1954
Ladies Guild – offer to help decorate church – 12/07/1955
City Council – extend church over city line – 9/29/1955
The Baltimore Committee – Rev. Paul Gabler – study of cong. – 3/15/1955
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Financial Records - 1960's
Financial Reports – Jan 1961, Feb 1961, March 1961, April 1961
Budget for 1961-1962 (plus Financial reports)
Sunday School Treasurer’s Report – October 31, 1961
United Men’s Club – Financial Report – 1961
Financial Reports – June – November, 1958
Sour Beef/Oyster Supper and Bazaar – November, 1958 – Dinners: 1,029
Financial Reports – January – April, 1959
Financial Reports: October 1959 – December 1959
Financial Reports: December 1959 – March 1960
Financial Report: Men’s Club – June 1, 1959 – May 25, 1960
Financial Reports: July 1960 – October 1960
Sour Beef & Oyster Supper – November 29, 1960: 916 Dinners
United Men’s Club – Financial Report – May 25, 1960 – Oct 26, 1960
Financial Reports: May 1963 – July 1963
Church Financial Reports – November 1962 – December 1962
Ladies Aid Society – Finances – November 1, 1961 – December 31, 1962
United Men’s Club – Financial Report – 1/23/1963
Lord’s Supper Tableau Pictures – Financial Report – December 15, 1950
Oyster Supper Report – November 14, 1951 – Dinners: 772
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Financial Reports – May – September, 1961
Oyster Supper Report – November 8, 1961
Young Women’s Guild – Financial Statement – 1961
Fianacial Reports – January – May, 1958
Financial Reports – October – December, 1958
Fringe Benefits for Ministers – 1958
Financial Reports: May – September, 1959
Oyster and Sour Beef Supper Report – November 10, 1959 – 918 tickets
Financial Report – Sunday School – October 31, 1960
Financial Reports: April 1960 – June 1960
Financial Reports – October 1960 – December 1960
Young Women’s Guild – Financial Report – Dec 1959 – Nov 1960
Proposed Budget – 1964 – Pastor’s Salary $7500
Financial Reports: January 1963 – April 1963
Sunday School Financial Report: December 1961 – December 1962
Young Women’s Guild – Financial Statement – December 31, 1962
United Dramatic Guild Financial Report – December 12, 1950
Financial Reports – February 1952 – May 1952
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Church Council Minutes - 1960's
Council Minutes – 1/10/1961 – Naomi Binko chosen as new organist
Minutes – 2/7/1961 – Wicks Organ Co. not responsible if organ is tampered
Council Mtg: 6/6/1961 – Pastor Rasche’s expectations
Council Mtg: 9/5/61 – Pastor and Mrs. Lehman – move in with Fritze’s
Recommendations for Parsonage – wall to wall carpeting
1/7/1958 – You May Have a Home, But You Don’t Have a Church Home
Council Mtg: 3/4/1958 – get ropes for ringing the church bells
Council Minutes – 6/5/1958 – Automatic bell ringer – $655.00
Coulcil Mtg: 11/4/1958 – Eternal Light to be installed
Council Mtg: 3/3/1959 – new mimeograph machine
Council Mtg: 12/1/1959 – Pastor Batz Memorial installed in narthex
Council Mtg: 3/23/1960 – Mrs. Grace Fader appointed secretary – $50/wk
Council Mtg: 5/3/1962 – Mr. Schnader – 2 stops added to organ – $2400.00
Council Mtg: 8/2/1960 – Thomas Griffin hired as organist – $1750/yr.
Council Mts: 11/1/1960 – Retirement letter from Rev. Lehman mailed
Council Mtg: 12/6/1960: Naomi Binko – audition for organist 11/6/1960
Council Mtg: 9/3/1963 – Charlotte Arbalada, Organist Begins 9/29/63
Council Mtg: 6/4/1963 – Ed West, Sexton, trial period up, $5 increase
Council Mtg: 4/2/1963 – SS building designated Civil Defense Shelter
Council Mtg: 1/8/1963 – 30 amp outlet and portable platform
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Church Council – 4/4/1961 – installing a ladder leading to clock tower
Council Mtg: 5/9/1961 – Rev. Lehman to receive Doctor of Divinity Degree
Council Mtg: 8/8/1961 – what can be done – chimes on organ
Council Mtg: 12/5/1961 – Repair chimes in the tower – $350
Consistory of United Evangelical Church – 1962
2/4/1958 – piano used for Rev. Lehman conf class & also Don Schnader
4/8/1958: having NO PARKING signs out front and Lasting Flame
Council Minutes – 9/2/1958 – pay guest soloist $15.00
Council Minutes – 1/6/1959 – parts installed for clock tower – $829.35
Council Mtg: 8/4/1959 – Brick up windows in the rear of the auditorium
Council Mtg: 2/2/1960 – permission to rent two neck microphones
Council Mtg: 4/5/1960 – Buzzer for Dillon Street Door
Council Mtg: 7/5/1960 – Donald Schnader – Letter of Resignation
Council Mtg: 10/4/1960 – Boy Scouts ring church bells – get out to vote
Council Mtg: 11/4/1960 – Rev. Lehman resignation changed to retirement
Council Mtg: 10/1/1963 – Light Dimmer for church, chance and pulpit
Council Mtg: 7/2/1963 – Carol Bauersfeld wedding reception 9/14/1963
Council Mtg: 5/7/1963 – Confirmation moved to Thursday evenings
Council Mtg: – 2/5/1963 – door installed Upper Room, 220v to Sunday Sch
Council Mtg: 2/5/1953 – Ed Myers – organize Boy Scout Troop
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Congregational Meetings - 1960's
Cong Mtg: 8/1/1961 – reinstall a telephone in Friendship Hall
Cong Mtg: 11/17/1961 – all is ready for Pastor Rasche’s installation
Cong Mtg: 6/16/1958 – motion made to disband the Building Comittee
Cong Mtg: 11/18/1960 – Rev. Lehman retires
Congregational Meeting – January 25, 1963 – new By-Laws & Constitution
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Cong Mtg: 8/29/61 – Pastor Rasche unanimously elected to be Pastor
Cong Mtg: June 1958 – automatics bell ringer for 900 lb. bell – $655
Cong Mtg: 11/24/1959 – purchase of eight food carts for dinners
Congregational Meeting: 11/29/1963 – begin early service at 7:45 am
Congregational Mtg: 2/10/1952 – repair of windows: $3800
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Financial Statements - 1940's and 1950's
Numerous Financial Reports from 1949
Budget – United Evangelical Church – November, 1951
Sunday School Report – November 30, 1955
Oyster Supper Financial Report – November 15, 1950 – Dinners: 1232
United Men’s Club – Financial Report – November 30, 1951
Signature Sheets – Provident Bank – 1950
Financial Reports: January – May, 1950
Financial Reports: December 1950 – August, 1951
Financial Reports: September – November, 1951
Signature Cards – Canton National Bank – December 8, 1950
Picnic Report – Wed, July 23, 1952 – Will’s Dairy, Fred Gross & Sons
Financial Reports: January 1953 – May 1953
Bond Insurance Policy – Will Ermer – Treasurer – 1953
Banquet Receipts – 1953 (handwritten)
Financial Reports: November 1953 – December 1953
Ladies Guild – Financial Statement – 1952
Financial Reports: January 1954 – March 1954
Financial Reports: April 1954 – September 1954
Ladies Aid Society – Financial Report – November 30, 1953
Annual Report of Social Service – November 29, 1953
Young Women’s Guild – Financial Report – 1955
Young Women’s Guild – Financial Report – 1954
Financial Reports: January 1955 – November 1955
Financial Reports: April1955 – August 1955
Sour Beef Supper – December 7, 1955 – Dinners served = 636
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Authorized Check Signers – December 7, 1950
Financial Reports – November 1949 – December 1949
Women’s Guild – Annual Report – November 30, 1955
Ladies Aid Financial Statement – November 30, 1950
Young Women’s Guild – Treasurer’s Report – 1951
New Amplifier for Tower – Financial Report – 1951 – Al Witzke
Dues for Council Members: 1950-1951
Financial Reports: June – November, 1950
Sunday School Picnic Report – Wed, July 25, 1951 – Maryland Beach
Ladies Aid – Annual Report – November 30, 1951
Financial Reports: June – November 1952
Financial Reports: December 1951 – January 1952
Oyster Supper Report – November 12, 1952 – Dinners served – 730
Financial Reports: June 1953 – September 1953
Council Members used to pay “dues” – and donate
Financial Statement – United Evangelical Church – 1952
United Men’s Club – Financial Statement – 1952
Financial Reports: October 1954 – December 1954
United Men’s Club – Financial Report – 1952
Ladies Aid Society – Financial Report – 1954
Oyster Supper Report – November 10, 1954 – Dinners Served: 600
Sunday School Financial Report – November 30, 1954
United Men’s Club – Financial Report – November 1955
Financial Reports: March 1955 – October 1955
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Council Meetings - 1940's and 1950's
Council Mtg: 2/2/1949 – organ contract to Lewis & Hitchock – $76/yr
Council Mtg: 6/1/49 – Mrs. Whittliff resigns, Synod property does not apply
Council Mtg: 10/4/1949 – Donald Rubic – choir rehearsals to SS hall
Council Mtg: 12/7/1949 – violinist & cellist to play Christmas Eve
Council Mtg: 1/4/1950 – Boy’s Brigade being discontinued
Council Mtg: 10/4/1950 – Mrs. Vogler and Mrs. Fitzberger – new members
Council Mtg: 4/4/1951 – Letters sent to 29 servicemen
Council Mtg: 10/1/1952 – Ed Myers – Cub Scouts to use large room
Council Mtg: 12/4/1951 – Church Picnic set – Maryland Beach – 7/23/52
Council Mtg: 4/14/1955 – organ needs major repair – consider electronic
Council Mtg: 9/15/1955 – National Brewery Glee Club – October 1, 1955
Council Mtg: 9/7/1954 – new organist, Donald Schnader, excellent job
Council Mtg: 12/02/1952 – seven baskets given for Thanksgiving
Council Mtg: 1/5/1954 – Hammond Organ $3727 considered
Council Mtg: 3/2/1954 – no dedication of rebuilt organ until complete
Council Mtg: 5/4/1954 – Herbert Fankhanel to resign as organist
Council Mtg: 10/5/1954 – Al Witzke – interest young people in the choir
Council Mtg: 3/1/55 – National Brewery, Jun Choir Disturb, Fire Men’s Lav
Council Mtg: 5/7/1955 – Al Witzke to make recordings of church bell
Council Mtg: 12/2/1955 – fourteen baskets given for Thanksgiving
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Council Mtg: 3/2/1949 – repair started on tower clock
Church Council Committee Listings for 1948-1949
Council Mtg: 11/2/1949 – keys for church have mysteriously disappeared
Council Mtg: 1/5/1949 – Sunday School Enrollment – over 300
Council Mtg: 3/1/1950 – Conf. Class 1950: 28 boys, 41 girls
Council Mtg: 12/6/1950 – loud speakers to be installed for overflow – SS
Council Mtg: 6/6/1951 – mimeograph machine should be kept locked
Church Council Committees – 1952
Signature Cards – Baltimore Federal – January 24, 1952
Council Mtg: 4/5/1955 – repair of pipe organ $150
Council Mtg: 10/6/1955 – Good attendace at Rally Day – SS: 400
Church Council Committee Members: 1952-1953
Check Signers – First National Bank – December 2, 1952
Council Mtg: 1/17/1954 – rebuild present organ for $1675
Council Mtg: 4/6/1954 – Sunday School Attendance – Last Week 560
Council Mtg: 6/1/1954 – Donald Schnader offered $800/yr as organist
Council Mtg: 2/1/1955 – theft of Mr. Fader’s topcoat
Council Mtg: 4/5/1955 – Junior Choir music too hard, strain voices
Council Mtg: 7/12/1955 – delay in building new church
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Congregational Meetings - 1940's and 1950's
Cong Mtg: 3/8/1949 – erection of new church, proprty to revert to synod
Cong Mtg: 3/14/1950 – older members having difficulty hearing sermon
Cong Mtg: 9/11/1951 – change time from 8:15 am to 8:00 a.m.
Cong Mtg: 12/11/1951 – with tally sheet, raise salary of Pastor
Cong Mtg: 12/09/1952 – appeal for more Sunday School teachers
Cong Mtg: 4/23/1954 – make study sketches for new church
Cong Mtg: 4/12/1953 – 3 bids for building church, SS had cost $68,000
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Cong Mtg: 12/13/1949 – Lenten Services moved from Friday to Wednesday
Cong Mtg: 6/13/1950 – possibility of having a new church in Locust Pt.
Cong Mtg: 11/28/1952 – election of council with tally sheet
Cong Mtg: 12/08/1953 – poor condition – church organ – consider electronic
Cong Mtg: 3/9/1954 – new building or remodel old building
Cong Mtg: 10/8/1954 – drawings for new church, where to put the choir
Cong Mtg: 9/27/1955 – Canvas of Church – 650 homes visited
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