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Bridal party exits brick church after first wedding, July 9, 1939
Bridesmaid, Anna Jakubcin and groomsman, George Jakubcin, Jr., exit the newly built brick church after the wedding of Elizabeth and Andy Duda, Jr. on July 9, 1939. It is the first wedding in the new sanctuary. On left, is Andrew Duda, Sr. (father of the groom). Sepia snapshot scanned on Epson 10000XL, SLLC, 2011.
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Bridal party exits first wedding in brick church, July 9, 1939
Attendants, Olga Jakubcin and Joe B. Mikler, exit the church after the first wedding of Elizabeth and Andy Duda, Jr. in the new sanctuary on July 9, 1939. Olga was the cousin of the groom; Joe was the brother of the bride. Sepia snapshots (two) scanned on Epson 10000XL, SLLC, 2011.
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Bride, Elizabeth Mikler Duda, with parents and sister, July 9, 1939, Black and White
Bride, Elizabeth Mikler Duda, with her sister, Mary Mikler Tesinsky and parents, Maria Dudas Mikler and Michael Mikler, St. on her wedding day: July 9, 1939. Elizabeth's wedding to Andrew Duda, Jr. was the very first to be celebrated in the newly-built brick church.
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Bride, Elizabeth Mikler Duda, with parents and sister, July 9, 1939, Original
Bride, Elizabeth Mikler Duda, with her sister, Mary Mikler Tesinsky and parents, Maria Dudas Mikler and Michael Mikler, St. on her wedding day: July 9, 1939. Elizabeth's wedding to Andrew Duda, Jr. was the very first to be celebrated in the newly-built brick church.
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Bridge over drainage canal
A dozen men sit on a bridge over a drainage canal, c. 1920. Most are unidentified, but Andrew Scerba is the 5th from left in group and Andrew Sobek is the third from right. Snapshot (courtesy, Gertrude Lukas) was scanned at SLLS in 2001. The image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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Bridge over drainage canal
A dozen men sit on a bridge over a drainage canal, c. 1920. Most are unidentified, but Andrew Scerba is the 5th from left in group and Andrew Sobek is the third from right. Snapshot (courtesy, Gertrude Lukas) was scanned at SLLS in 2001. The image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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Bridge over drainage canal
A dozen men sit on a bridge over a drainage canal, c. 1920. Most are unidentified, but Andrew Scerba is the 5th from left in group and Andrew Sobek is the third from right. Snapshot (courtesy, Gertrude Lukas) was scanned at SLLS in 2001. The image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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Bridge Over Drainage Canal In Slavia, c. early 1940s
Lillian Jakubcin perches on railing of a bridge over the drainage canal in Slavia, c. early 1940s. The subject, interviewed in 2011, remembered this bridge as being at the current intersection of Mitchell Hammock Road and State Road 426. Small sepia snapshot. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
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Bronze Bell For New Brick Church, 1938-39
The bronze bell sits on a wooden palette, awaiting installation in the bell tower of the new brick church, 1938-39. The bell is engraved (Slovak language) on both sides. It was manually operated with a bell rope for the next 40 years and was moved to a new bell tower in the early 90's (at which time it became possible to "toll the bell" electronically). 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
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Burial of Michael Mikler, son of Joseph and Katarina, in St. Luke's Cemetery, 1939, Black and White
May, 1939. The gravesite in St. Luke's Cemetery of Michael Mikler (oldest son of Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Mikler) who had passed away on May 11. Widow, Matilda Lamos Mikler with her 5 children:(from bottom left) Tilka, Donald, Ruth, Mike and Elaine. Mr. Mikler had served as St. Luke's Church Secretary and was involved in the construction of the congregation's new worship facility until just a few days before his death from a stroke. His service on May 14, 1939 was the first funeral to be held in St. Luke's newly-built brick church (which was dedicated a few weeks later, on June 4, 1939).
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Burial of Michael Mikler, son of Joseph and Katarina, in St. Luke's Cemetery, 1939, Original
May, 1939. The gravesite in St. Luke's Cemetery of Michael Mikler (oldest son of Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Mikler) who had passed away on May 11. Widow, Matilda Lamos Mikler with her 5 children:(from bottom left) Tilka, Donald, Ruth, Mike and Elaine. Mr. Mikler had served as St. Luke's Church Secretary and was involved in the construction of the congregation's new worship facility until just a few days before his death from a stroke. His service on May 14, 1939 was the first funeral to be held in St. Luke's newly-built brick church (which was dedicated a few weeks later, on June 4, 1939).
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Business Meeting Held in School Library, c. 1956
A group of church/school officers use the library of the school built in 1949 for a meeting. c. 1956 Left to right, SEATED: 1. Elmer Bellhorn 2.Steven Sidlik 3.Steve Mikler 4.Andrew Duda, Jr. 5.Pastor Tuhy; STANDING: 1.Ferdinand Duda, Sr. 2.Jim Colbert 3.Joe L. Mikler. Digital image scanned by Mark Dingwell, 2010 and added to St. Luke's archival collection, 2011.
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Candlelight wedding in 1993 sanctuary. c.2000
Photos from candlelight wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blevins held in the 1993-built sanctuary. Pews draped with white chiffon and flowers, with soft light provided by candles in pew holders. Rose petals were strewn on the aisle before the bridal processional. A close up view of the east chancel wall shows the Good Shepherd carving hung on the cross embedded in the stone wall. May,2006.
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Candlelight wedding in 1993 sanctuary. c.2000
Photos from candlelight wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blevins held in the 1993-built sanctuary. Pews draped with white chiffon and flowers, with soft light provided by candles in pew holders. Rose petals were strewn on the aisle before the bridal processional. A close up view of the east chancel wall shows the Good Shepherd carving hung on the cross embedded in the stone wall. May,2006.
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Capital Campaign, 1988. "Great Heritage-Great Future"
One year after the celebration of its 75th anniversary in March, 1987, the leaders of St. Luke's congregation launched a $3 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary and adjunct facilities. On November 20, 1988, a "kick-off" event was held, under an enormous tent on the church campus. Photos of the banner displayed showed that $1,710,000 had already been committed and pledge forms were provided to all members. Rev. E.J. Rossow appointed a Campaign Committee, headed by Edward Duda,to raise the funds needed for the construction of the new facility.
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Capital Campaign, 1988. "Great Heritage-Great Future"
One year after the celebration of its 75th anniversary in March, 1987, the leaders of St. Luke's congregation launched a $3 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary and adjunct facilities. On November 20, 1988, a "kick-off" event was held, under an enormous tent on the church campus. Photos of the banner displayed showed that $1,710,000 had already been committed and pledge forms were provided to all members. Rev. E.J. Rossow appointed a Campaign Committee, headed by Edward Duda,to raise the funds needed for the construction of the new facility.
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Capital Campaign, 1988. "Great Heritage-Great Future"
One year after the celebration of its 75th anniversary in March, 1987, the leaders of St. Luke's congregation launched a $3 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary and adjunct facilities. On November 20, 1988, a "kick-off" event was held, under an enormous tent on the church campus. Photos of the banner displayed showed that $1,710,000 had already been committed and pledge forms were provided to all members. Rev. E.J. Rossow appointed a Campaign Committee, headed by Edward Duda,to raise the funds needed for the construction of the new facility.
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Capital Campaign, 1988. "Great Heritage-Great Future"
One year after the celebration of its 75th anniversary in March, 1987, the leaders of St. Luke's congregation launched a $3 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary and adjunct facilities. On November 20, 1988, a "kick-off" event was held, under an enormous tent on the church campus. Photos of the banner displayed showed that $1,710,000 had already been committed and pledge forms were provided to all members. Rev. E.J. Rossow appointed a Campaign Committee, headed by Edward Duda,to raise the funds needed for the construction of the new facility.
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Capital Campaign, 1988. "Great Heritage-Great Future"
One year after the celebration of its 75th anniversary in March, 1987, the leaders of St. Luke's congregation launched a $3 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary and adjunct facilities. On November 20, 1988, a "kick-off" event was held, under an enormous tent on the church campus. Photos of the banner displayed showed that $1,710,000 had already been committed and pledge forms were provided to all members. Rev. E.J. Rossow appointed a Campaign Committee, headed by Edward Duda,to raise the funds needed for the construction of the new facility.
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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Founding of the Martha Society/Ladies Aid Society. 1960
Celebration at church picnic grounds, 1960. Ladies of the Martha Society/ Ladies' Aid Society gather for a photo to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of this organization. Left to right. ROW 3 (REAR): 1. Mary Lukas 2. Emily Jakubcin 3. Olga Tuhy 4. Julia Cicmanec 5. Elizabeth Duda 6. Anna Duda 7. Sue Colbert ROW 2 (Middle) 1. Sue Stanko 2. Julia Beasley 3.unknown 4. Mrs. Cihaj 5. Theresa Marcek 6-9 unknown. FRONT ROW: 1. Olga Jakubcin 2. Anna Duda Jakubcin 3. Juliana Stanko 4. Barbara Jakubcin 5. Katie Duda 6. Mary Tesinsky 7. Anna Mikler 8. Maria Lukas 9.unknown
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Celebration for the Intallation of Rev. E.J. Rossow. March 14, 1982
Scenes from the fellowship hour in Founders Hall that followed the Installation Service of Rev. E.J. Rossow as pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on March 14, 1982. One image shows Pastor Rossow greeting the Stellhorn family; another shows him welcoming unidentified guests and members who came through the receiving line. The Roosow family is gathered together in one candid shot and another shows volunteers, including the Charlie Beasley family, preparing refreshments for the reception in the kitchen of Founders Hall.
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Celebration for the Intallation of Rev. E.J. Rossow. March 14, 1982
Scenes from the fellowship hour in Founders Hall that followed the Installation Service of Rev. E.J. Rossow as pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on March 14, 1982. One image shows Pastor Rossow greeting the Stellhorn family; another shows him welcoming unidentified guests and members who came through the receiving line. The Roosow family is gathered together in one candid shot and another shows volunteers, including the Charlie Beasley family, preparing refreshments for the reception in the kitchen of Founders Hall.
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Celebration for the Intallation of Rev. E.J. Rossow. March 14, 1982
Scenes from the fellowship hour in Founders Hall that followed the Installation Service of Rev. E.J. Rossow as pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on March 14, 1982. One image shows Pastor Rossow greeting the Stellhorn family; another shows him welcoming unidentified guests and members who came through the receiving line. The Roosow family is gathered together in one candid shot and another shows volunteers, including the Charlie Beasley family, preparing refreshments for the reception in the kitchen of Founders Hall.
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Celebration for the Intallation of Rev. E.J. Rossow. March 14, 1982
Scenes from the fellowship hour in Founders Hall that followed the Installation Service of Rev. E.J. Rossow as pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on March 14, 1982. One image shows Pastor Rossow greeting the Stellhorn family; another shows him welcoming unidentified guests and members who came through the receiving line. The Roosow family is gathered together in one candid shot and another shows volunteers, including the Charlie Beasley family, preparing refreshments for the reception in the kitchen of Founders Hall.
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Celebration of Rev. E.J. Rossow's 35th Year in Ministry, May 6, 1991
St. Luke's congregation prepared a celebration on May 6, 1991 to honor the 35th anniversary of the ministry of Rev. E.J. Rossow, who had served as St. Luke's own pastor since March, 1982. Pastor Rossow and his wife, La Donna, were guests of honor at a reception following Sunday morning worship services.
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Celebration of the 50th anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran School. 1996
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran School, a number of events, including a parade, were scheduled. The school had a humble beginning in 1946, housed in the wood structure (once a turpentine shack) that had been used as the congregation's church until 1939 and began operations as a grade school with 12 students and one teacher. In 1949, the first permanent 2-wing school building was dedicated. By the time the 50th anniversary was commemorated, many additions had been made, incrementally, to the original building and the school had 360 students and employed 21 teachers and auxiliary staff.
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Celebration of the 50th anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran School. 1996
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran School, a number of events, including a parade, were scheduled. The school had a humble beginning in 1946, housed in the wood structure (once a turpentine shack) that had been used as the congregation's church until 1939 and began operations as a grade school with 12 students and one teacher. In 1949, the first permanent 2-wing school building was dedicated. By the time the 50th anniversary was commemorated, many additions had been made, incrementally, to the original building and the school had 360 students and employed 21 teachers and auxiliary staff.
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Celebration of the 50th anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran School. 1996
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran School, a number of events, including a parade, were scheduled. The school had a humble beginning in 1946, housed in the wood structure (once a turpentine shack) that had been used as the congregation's church until 1939 and began operations as a grade school with 12 students and one teacher. In 1949, the first permanent 2-wing school building was dedicated. By the time the 50th anniversary was commemorated, many additions had been made, incrementally, to the original building and the school had 360 students and employed 21 teachers and auxiliary staff.
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Celebration of the 50th anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran School. 1996
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran School, a number of events, including a parade, were scheduled. The school had a humble beginning in 1946, housed in the wood structure (once a turpentine shack) that had been used as the congregation's church until 1939 and began operations as a grade school with 12 students and one teacher. In 1949, the first permanent 2-wing school building was dedicated. By the time the 50th anniversary was commemorated, many additions had been made, incrementally, to the original building and the school had 360 students and employed 21 teachers and auxiliary staff.
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Celebration of the 50th anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran School. 1996
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran School, a number of events, including a parade, were scheduled. The school had a humble beginning in 1946, housed in the wood structure (once a turpentine shack) that had been used as the congregation's church until 1939 and began operations as a grade school with 12 students and one teacher. In 1949, the first permanent 2-wing school building was dedicated. By the time the 50th anniversary was commemorated, many additions had been made, incrementally, to the original building and the school had 360 students and employed 21 teachers and auxiliary staff.
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Celery field, Slavia, c. 1920s
Michael Dinda, Sr. is shown standing in the celery field of the Dinda Farm in Slavia, c. 1920s. Snapshot (damaged corners), courtesy: Robert Dinda, was scanned at SLLS, 2001. Image appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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Celery field, Slavia, c. 1920s
Michael Dinda, Sr. is shown standing in the celery field of the Dinda Farm in Slavia, c. 1920s. Snapshot (damaged corners), courtesy: Robert Dinda, was scanned at SLLS, 2001. Image appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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Celery Harvesting in Lukas fields. c.1930s, Enhanced
Unidentified visitors view celery crop on Lukas Farm while workers harvest celery in background. c.1930s
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Celery Harvesting in Lukas fields. c.1930s, Original
Unidentified visitors view celery crop on Lukas Farm while workers harvest celery in background. c.1930s
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Celery seedbeds in Slavia, c. 1920s
Celery seed beds on one of the farms in Slavia. Boards and cloth or paper coverings were used to shade the young crop. C. 1920s. Snapshot, courtesy: Elizabeth Duda, was scanned at SLLS, 2001. Image appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
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Celery Truck on Lukas field, c.1920s; Black and White
A truck loaded with celery in the field of the Lukas farm. Five men stand beside it, while a young boy stands on the tailgate. (All unidentified) c. 1920s
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Celery Truck on Lukas field, c.1920s, Original
A truck loaded with celery in the field of the Lukas farm. Five men stand beside it, while a young boy stands on the tailgate. (All unidentified) c. 1920s
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Chancel area of 1957 church, as it appeared before revision in 1986
The chancel are of St. Luke's Lutheran church, as it appeared from 1957(the remodeling and expansion of the 1939 building)to 1986, when the interior space was remodeled again, to add more seating. In this photo, taken on Palm Sunday, only a hint of the transepts leading out to the sides of the chancel are visible. Pews filled the north (to the left) transept; the south (to the right) transept contained the radio room, vestry, sacristy and church offices. To the immediate right of the carved pulpit one can see the dark wood casing of the Allen organ positioned there (until 1986, when it was moved to another spot). From this venue, the organist could see worshipers in the nave and north transept, as well as the choir, which sometimes performed from the balcony at the rear of the nave, and could also see the light mounted on the exterior of the radio studio to signal that the service was "on the air." It should be noted that the communion rails in the chancel included padded "kneelers" and the custom of the congregation at that time was for the communicants to kneel during the absolution and distribution of the Lord's Supper.
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Chancel of "1957 Brick Church," As It Appeared In 1991, Before Demolition and Reconstruction
Chancel of 1957 brick church, as it appeared in 1991, before the demolition of this section of the building for the construction project. Note that several changes were made to the chancel in the late 1980s: the large carved pulpit was no longer used, the altar was moved forward, the curtain behind the altar was removed. These changes were made when seating was added to the south transept (former site of church offices) so that worshipers would have a better view of the altar.
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Chancel of the "1957 Brick Church," As It Appeared In 1991
View of chancel of 1957 brick church, as it appeared in 1991. Note that there were changes made to the chancel area... the altar was moved forward, etc. to provide a better view for worshipers when seating was added to the SOUTH transept (former church office space) in the late 1980s.
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Chancel of the "1957 brick church," decorated for Christmas. c. 1957-60
Christmas, c. 1957-60. The chancel of the recently augmented brick church is decorated with two fresh Christmas trees and four poinsettias. Note: Soon after this photo was taken...in the early 1960s... the members of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (under the leadership of Eleanor Hrncir)began to craft exquisite 'Chrismons' (Christ Monograms) which have decorated the church Christmas trees ever since.
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Chancel of the "1957 brick church," decorated for Christmas. c. 1957-60
Christmas, c. 1957-60. The chancel of the recently augmented brick church is decorated with two fresh Christmas trees and four poinsettias. Note: Soon after this photo was taken...in the early 1960s... the members of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (under the leadership of Eleanor Hrncir)began to craft exquisite 'Chrismons' (Christ Monograms) which have decorated the church Christmas trees ever since.
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Chancel of the 1957 Brick Church, Decorated For Christmas, c. 1970-80s
The chancel of the 1957 brick church is decorated for Christmas. The photo was likely taken in the 1970s or the 1980s. Note that the single Christmas tree is decorated with beautiful "Chrismons" (Christ-Monograms), hand made by the women of the congregation. A colorful velvet "nativity banner" (also made by Eleanor Duda Hrncir and her committee) adorns the brick wall to the right of the altar. It should be noted that the Chrismons and banner are still being used to decorate the chancel of the new sanctuary, dedicated in 1993.
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Chancel, View From South Transept. 1990
A view of the chancel area of the 1957 church as it appeared in 1990, shortly before the demolition of this portion of the building for the church expansion project. The chancel area had been altered in 1986 when the south transept was remodeled to add seating. Note the communion rails. The photographer would have been standing next to the church organ to capture this image.
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Chandelier in Duda Ancestral Church, 2009
Close-up of a crystal chandelier hanging in the sanctuary of the Andrew Duda Family's ancestral church in Adamovske Kochanovce, Slovakia. The significance of this particular item is that it was specially made in Venice as a gift from John and Katie Duda, who were present at its dedication in 1968. The new chandelier replaced a damaged antique fixture, but had to be custom made to match others in the building. Photo was taken at a Duda Family reunion in Slovakia in 2009.
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Chandelier in Duda Family's Ancestral Church, with Dedication Plaque. 2009
View of the chandelier in the sanctuary of the ancestral church of the Andrew Duda family. (Slovakia). This chandelier was donated by John and Katherine Duda to replace one that had been damaged years before. At the Duda Reunion in Slovakia in June, 2009, a young family member holds up the dedication plaque that (translated) reads:'Gift of John Duda, 1969.' Mr. and Mrs. Duda traveled to Adamovske Kochanovce for the dedication of the gift and left the country only a few days before the Soviet invasion and closing of the borders.
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Chapman Road/426 Intersection: Then and Now, 2015
By the late 1960s, Chapman Road had been paved and the Lutheran Haven Retirement Center had begun to grow. But the traffic was light and only a single stop sign was needed at the road's intersection with the (still two-laned) SR 426. A historic photo from the late 1960s contrasts the intersection at that earlier point in time with the same area captured in a 2015 digital image, showing both roads now widened and carrying an enormous traffic load
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Chapman Road/426 Intersection: Then and Now, late 1960s
By the late 1960s, Chapman Road had been paved and the Lutheran Haven Retirement Center had begun to grow. But the traffic was light and only a single stop sign was needed at the road's intersection with the (still two-laned) SR 426. A historic photo from the late 1960s contrasts the intersection at that earlier point in time with the same area captured in a 2015 digital image, showing both roads now widened and carrying an enormous traffic load
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Chef Scott Feeds the Masses at Groundbreaking For New School, April 2, 2000
Sunday, April 2, 2000. Chef Scott Dickinson (on right; other man unidentified) prepared a fabulous meal (based on the SEA theme) for 1,000+ participants, who were served under enormous tents at the groundbreaking festivities for St. Luke's School's new building.
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Children of Geo. and Anna Jakubcin, Sr. and their spouses, c. 1952-53
Some of the adult children of George, Sr. and Anna Duda Jakubcin pose with their spouses, c. 1952-53 at the Jakubcin family home, for a celebration of the 80th birthday of Andrew Duda, Sr. Left-right, Men: Lex Abell, Andy Jakubcin, George Jakubcin, Jr., John Jakubcin, Sr. Ladies: Lillian Abell, Emily Jakubcin, Jimmie Jakubcin, Olga Jakubcin. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.