The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14

The Concordia Ladies Auxiliary observed its 50th anniversary Friday evening in joint with its monthly meeting with large attendance in- cluding the presence of many mem bers who joined the society more than 40 years ago.
 A special program for the occa- sion was enjoyed after the usual business meeting. One of the im- pressive features of the evening was marked when honorary membership was bestowed upon two former ofi- cers, Mrs. Bertha Reed and Mrs. Anna Yoos in recognition for their long membership and faithful serv- ice. Both held the office of treasurer and recording secretary respectively, for more than 10 years. President Miss Henrietta Rahmann requested both to be escorted to a seat at the officers table and after 8 few ap- propriate remarks presented each with a large bouquet of yellow chrySanthemumS.
 Life memberships were also given at this time to several members of long standing, including Mrs. Mary Schwenk, longest membership of 45 years), Mrs. John Kunkel, Mrs. Paul Lux, ST, Mrs. William Beerbaum, Mrs. Emil Niedmann, Mrs. Cecelia Besenbruch, Mrs. Heiser, Mrs. Anna Englehart, and Mrs. William Rieth- CT.
 Group singing of German and American songs followed with Mrs. Chester Hande at the piano. Mem bers were then seated to delicious supper; the tables being decorated with vase of yellow daffodils and asters and beautiful decorated cake was placed at the officers table.
 During the supper, Miss Rahmann delivered very impressive address, including review of the society's history since 50 years ago with Mrs. Kiefer now deceased, its first pres ident.
 Tribute was paid other presidents namely, Mrs. J. F. Buttner and Mrs. Amelia Hartmann who have passed on. A moment of silence was held in respect for all deceased officers and members.
 Several of the oldest members told interesting and amusing incidents since the birth of the auxiliary.
 The supper committee included: Chairman, Mrs. Mary Lange, Miss H. Rahman, Mrs. Mary Parsons, Mrs. Hugo Lange, Mrs. John Camp, Mrs. Theo. Weber, Mrs. Amelia Fitz patrick and Mrs. J. Reichenbach as- sisted in serving.
 Dancing was enjoyed at the close of the evening. Attending were:
 Mrs. Mary Schwenk, Mrs. Wm. Kern, Mrs. Bertha Balunas, Mrs. Martha Downey, Mrs. Loretta DVel- eskis, Mrs. F. Gyuriscko, Mrs. J. Zeigle, Mrs. Olga Hoft, Mrs. Wm Kirschbaum, Mrs. John Kirschbaum Mrs. Dora Kuhr, Mrs. Charles Yoos Mrs. Leo Korn, Mrs. Margaret Bohn Mrs. Bertha Burkey, Mrs. J. Ruti- shauser, Mrs. Anna Wilhaus, Mrs Marie Arher, Mrs. Emil Neidmann, Mrs. Marie A. Laun, Mrs. Bertha Renker, Mrs. Henry Schildgen, ST., Mrs. Hugo Lange, Mrs. GuStave Lange, Mrs. Amelia Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Agnes Steinmetz, Mrs. R. Groetzen- bach, Mrs. M. Pinter, Mrs. J. M. Moss.
 Mrs. O. Stage, Mrs. J. Reichen- bach, Mrs. Bertha Reed, Mrs. Marg- aret Cooper, Mrs. Charles Hassell, Mrs. Herman Lux, Mrs. Louise Eng ling, Mrs. Otto Sibold, Mrs. Wm. Musckis, Mrs. Clara Thomas, Mrs. Louis Borchardt, Mrs. John Kunkel, Mrs. Martha Guhring, Mrs. Mary Moore, Mrs. Martha Arher, Mrs. Os- car Gocht, Mrs. Chester Hande. Mrs. Gertrude Hart, Mrs. Martha Klein, Mrs. G. Kopp, Mrs. Elizabeth Grif- fen, Mrs. Theodore Weber, Mrs. Mary Parsons, Mrs. John Camp, Mrs Louise Mueller, Mrs. Mary Mueller, Mrs. Gertrude Buerkle, Mrs. M. GarIns, Miss Henrietta Rahman, Miss Pauline Ballnas and Miss c. Paldauf.