The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-10-18

the Luther League and the Willing
Workers all worked INCREASINGLY and
donated large sums to the building
fund.
In the fall Of 1913 work was begun
on the basement for the church and
through the fall and the next year
members donated their labor. Ed
ward Nelson leveled the grounds and
as master mason he was foreman
and hired helpers for the construc-
ton work. John l.. Larson donated
labor and the use Of his machinery.
Another assistant was Andrew Pehr-
son. Fred Anderson and Andrew
Hillstrand had charge of the car
penter work with Hjalmer Nelson, j.
P. Engen. Hedge Engen. Mr.. Lind
holm. John Carlson and Mr.. Danrot
assisting. Hebron brick was used in
the construction.
The Luther League paid for paint
ing Of the interior, window screens
and kitchen fixtures.
The stained windows were gifts of
individuals or Of organizations. DR..
E. P. Quain's name appears often
among the donors to the church and
the art window above the altar is one
of his gifts In memory of his mother.
The new temple Of worship was
dedicated on July II, 1915. DR.. P. A.
Mattson conducted the dedication
service with the assistance Of Rev.
A. g. Olson, Rev. J. Edor Larson,
Rev. E. o. Valberg and Rev. E. A.
Martell.
Rev. Alison rendered his resigna-
ton in January, 1925. He continued
to serve after his resignation until
Prof. A. e. Palmquist Of Minnesota
College came to serve the congrega-
ton for q few months.
Organized Woman's Society
In December, 1926, Rev. Malmquist
arrived and served as pastor until
August, 1929. Mrs. Malmquist or
ganized the Woman's Missionary So
ciety. With the aid Of Mrs. ]. J..
Barth she also organized the Junior
Mission band. The choir under the
direction of Mr.. Bystrom reached de-
velopment notably.
In 1928, during Rev. Malmquist's
pastorate, q unique record was made.
No child was baptized, no couple was
married and no death occurred
within the congregation.
The Luther League and Women,s
Missionary society conducted devo-
tional meetings in the church on
Sunday evening when Rev. Malm-
Quist was in Braddock.
Pow. Ay,0,,cf VlYnekl,,~a o~~s,.>l 4.
the fall Of 1929 to bridge the gap be-
tween the departure of Rev. Malm-
quist and the arrival OF Rev. Emil
Benzon. Rev. Benzon stayed from
January. 1929. until November, 1882.
During this period the church men,
bership was more than doubled.
On April 80, 1880. for the first time
in the history Of the church it was
agreed to hold services every Sunday
morning instead Of alternate sun
days. The Braddock congregation
accepted the proposal that they have
services on Sunday afternoon or eve
ming. Mrs. Benzon was the choir
leader while her husband was pastor.
Upon the departure Of Rev. Benzon
last year the congregation was served
first by Rev. August Westlund and
then by DR.. J. Moody until July.
Rev. and Mrs. G. Adolf Johns ar
rived last July on the eve Of the
golden anniversary Of the church,s
incorporation and Rev. Johns has the
honor Of being the pastor during the
jubilee celebration.
From the II members at the first
meeting in 1883, this church has
grown to congregation Of 1O6 adult
members and IS children. It has a
Sunday school for 70 members, q La
dies Aid, Woman's Missionary So
ciety, Willing Workers, choir, Junior
Mission band and Luther League.
| Sundquists Prominent
The names Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sund-
quist are interviewer In the entire
church history. Mr.. sundquist's
name appears often. The home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Sundquist was always
open to the pastor or student who
served the congregation temporarily.
Mrs. Sundquist now Is one Of the
most active workers for the church.
In the early days, 1t often was said
that when the Ladies Aid had no
place else to meet it met at Mrs.
Sundquist,s.
One of the earliest reports Of the
Ladies Aid Is dated 1899. A part Of
the translation follows: Fifteen
meetings were held during the year
The income for the year was 5000
A decision has been made that the
society work toward raising money
for a new church." As early Is 1884
the congregation secretarys report fol
the year states that the Ladies Aid
turned over $50 which was used to pay
interest on the church debt. An an.
nual report In 1891 states that Mrs
L. E. johnson was elected president
and Mrs. p. p. johnson was elected
secretary.
i The Ladies Aid figures prominently
in the church history since 1920 when
the group started . separate loar
fund with the definite aim Of eradi.
eating the church debt, which haa
almost been accomplished. Mrs. Eret
Swenson Is president.
On Feb. II. 1899, there was or
, gained q Young Peoples aociet,
which Is the fore-runner Of the pges
ent Luther League. In 1901. Mrs. q
Swanson was named president an
Z Emma Broberg secretary Of the 20
, ciety.
Church Lots Donated
, The history Of the places Of wor
ship Is no less varied than Is that O
! the many pastors. BY Jan. Z. 1884. tn
congregation received . deed for foel
lots upon which the present churcl
and parsonage are located. Accord
ing to Mr.. 9undquist, these lots Wer
,, donated by p. p. Johnson and hi
brother, jain johnson.
The congregation next purchased
church or chapel located where Il,
German Evangelical church = now 10
: lcated on Seventh OF. The purchaa
was made from the Baptist congrega
ltion. This building was moved % tn
: church lots IN 1907 but soon after NJ
2 sold 70 the Evangelical church an