The Lutheran Witness, Volume XLVII, No. 3, 7 Feb 1928

The Lutheran Witness, Volume XLVII, No. 3, published biweekly by Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Missouri, 7 February 1928, pages 33-48, was the official paper of the Evangelical Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and other states, CR-1.

Of special interest are the changes of address for the reverends and the occasional obituary.  For copies of articles mentioning the name of your person of interest, contact penny.kailer@gmail.com. (Numbers following names are page numbers.)

Arthur, Sir, 43
ABBETMEYER, C., Dr., 47
ARNDT, A., 46
BARTLING, A.W., 46
BECK, E.C., 47
BECKER, C.H., 47
BEHRENDS, B.F., 46
BERGT, A., 47
BERSCHE, Robert, 42
BEWIE, W.H., 46
BIRKNER, H., President, 45
BLAU, E.T., 46
BRADLEY, D.F., Rev., 36
BRAEUNIG, Chr., 46
BRAND, F., Rev., 48
BRAND, Frederick, 42
BRAUN, F.C., 46
BREYMANN, F.L.J., 47
BROMMER, W.G., 47
BRUCE, Robert J., Rev. Dr., 43
BURANDT, Henry, Rev., 47
CAMPBELL, John R., Rev., 43
CONSTIEN, A.H., 44
COYNER, M.H., Prof., 46
DALLMANN, W., Rev., 48
DANNENFELDT, W.F., 46
DARWIN, 43
DEYE, R., 46
DICK, A.G., 45
DICKE, W.H., 47
DIERKER, E.J., 47
DIETZ, C.F., Sr., Rev., 46
DONOVAN, Elizabeth, 45
DUBBERSTEIN, A.C., Rev., 42
ECKHARDT, E., 47
EGGOLD, H.J., Pastor, 47
EISSFELDT, Carl F., 46
ELLERMANN, Frederick, Rev., 43
ELSER, J.G., Rev., 42
ENGELBERT, E.F., 46
ENGELDER, Th., Prof., 48
ERTHAL, A., Rev., 46
FEDDERSEN, A.P., 46
FIENE, P.F., 47
FRIEDMANN, N., 44
FRITZ, J.H.C., Prof., 48
FUERBRINGER, L., Prof., 48
G., 36-40, 44, 46
GARIBALDI, 44
GEBHARDT, A.H., Missionary, 42
GEHRKE, E., Pastor, 46
GERTH, G., 44
GESSWEIN, Theo. J., 47
GIMBAL, D.A., Rev., 33
GRAEBNER, Th., Prof., 34, 48
GRAY, Judd, 45
GREINKE, C.W., Teacher, 44
GROTHER, W.C., Rev., 46
GRUEN, Olive, Miss, 42
HAENTZSCHEL, Ad., Rev., 48
HARMS, W., 47
HEISE, H., Rev., 47
HEISE, Henry, Rev., 47
HEMMETER, H.B., 46
HESS, Orion, Rev., 43
HEYNE, W.M., 46
HOENER, J., 46
HOERBER, G., 47
HOHENSTEIN, Herman H., Rev., 47
HOLSTEIN, Rev., 46
HOLSTEIN, J., 47
HORNBOSTEL, O., Rev., 47
HOYER, H., Rev., 47
HUEBSCH, R.W., Rev., 46, 47
HUNDERTMARK, Mary, 45
JARUS, A., 46
JOSLYN, John M., Rev., 43

JUNGE, W.E., 47

KAHLE, H.A., 46
KAUTH, M.C., Pastor, 46
KEITH, Arthur, Sir, 43
KELLER, Edward J., Rev. Dr., 43
KEYL, R.J., Rev., 42
KLEIN, A.H., Missionary, 42
KOCH, Walter, Rev., 42
KOEHLER, A.W., Rev., 47
KOEHLER, Ed., Prof., 48
KOHN, W.C., Dir., 47
KOLKE, A., 46
KOLLMEYER, J.H., Rev., 42
KRETZMANN, A.R., Rev., 47
KRETZMANN, Karl, Rev., 45, 48
KRETZMANN, P.E., Prof., 48
KRUSE, Wilfred F., 47
KUECHLE, E., 46
KUMNICK, H.H., 47
LAETSCH, Theo., 35
LAIL, R.L., 46
LAIL, Robert L., 43
LANKENAU, F.J., Rev., 47
LEHENBAUER, C.F., 47
LEININGER, W.E. Rev., 47
LILLEGARD, Geo. O., Missionary, 42
LISLE, James, 43
LITTMAN, W., Rev., 43
LUECKE, A.G.L., Pastor, 45
LUECKE, Louis, Teacher, 45
LUKER, H., 46
LUTHER, 45
MACHEN, J. Gresham, 37
MAHLER, G., 43
MARTY, E., 47
MATTHIES, Carl R., 42
MENNEN, Geo. E., 47
MENSING, H.D., 46
MEYER, A.F.M., Missionary, 42
MEYER, H., 47
MIESSLER, W.R., Rev., 47
MOERBE, E.F., Rev., 46
MUELLER, Arnold, 45
MUELLER, G.W., Prof., 48
MUELLER, J.T., Prof., 46, 48
NAGEL, C.D., 42
NEWMAN, Prof., 43
NICKEL, W.L.A., 44
NIEDNER, F., 46
NIEWALD, H.W., Rev., 42
NOFFKE, C.A., Rev., 46, 47
OBENHAUS, G.A., 46
OELSCHLAEGER, F., Miss, 42
OELSCHLAEGER, M., Miss, 42
OPITZ, Wm., Rev., 47
OSBORNE, Gene H., 44
OTTE, H.C.F., Rev., 48
OTTO, M., 46
PEBLER, F., Rev., 45
PENNEKAMP, W., 46
PFOTENHAUER, F., 46
PIEPER, F., Dr., 46
POTRATZ, J.F., 46
PRALLE, F.H., 47
PRANGE, R., Pastor, 47
RABE, M.E., Teacher, 46
RAUSCHELBACH, O., 46
REDDICK, Harry B., Rev., 43
REHWINKEL, Alfred, Prof., 47
REINHARDT, H., Rev., 47
REUTER, F.O., Mrs., 46
REUTER, Fr., Prof., 46
RIEDEL, E., 42
RIEDEL, M.W., 46
ROEPE, H.B., Rev., 39
ROESENER, Paul, 46
ROMOSER, C.A., 46
ROMOSER, Geo. A., Prof., 45
ROWE, Benjamin, Rev., 43
RUECKER, H.L., 47
RUENZEL, F., 46
RUTZ, C.L., 46
S., 38-40, 46
SANDER, P.G., Pastor, 45
SANDT, Geo. W., Dr., 44
SCAER, Carl, Prof., 47
SCHAFFER, J.P., 47
SCHERER, A., 45, 47
SCHMID, A.H., Rev., 47
SCHNEIDER, M.A., 46
SCHOLZ, A.C., 43
SCHROEDEL, Th. H., Rev., 48
SCHROEDER, Kenny M., Rev., 43
SCHUELER, E.F., Rev., 46
SCHULZ, P., 46
SCHUMACHER, J.F., Rev., 47
SCHWOY, Christian, 45
SCHWOY, Gotthelf, 45
SCHWOY, John A., Prof., A.M., (Obituary follows), 45
SCHWOY, Mary HUNDERTMARK, 45
SEESKO, F.W., Rev., 47
SELLE, F., Rev., 46
SENNE, A.B., 46
SIMON, Gertrude, Miss, 42
SNYDER, Ruth, 45
SOMMER, M.S., Prof., 34
SOMMER, Martin S., Prof., 34
SPITZ, C.T., 35
STEARNS, John Hunter, 37
STEIN, H.FA., Prof., 45
STEINBACH, R.C., Rev., 47
STEINHAEUSER, Wilhelmine, 45
STEINHOFF, H.C., 46
STRATMAN, W.W., 42
TESSMANN, H.E., Rev., 47
THEISS, H.W., 41
THORMAEHLEN, Theo., Rev., 47
TIEMANN, M.W., 46
TRUMPHOLDT, P., Rev., 47
TSCHIRLEY, R., 46
UFFENBECK, W., 46
ULLERICH, Wm., 46
UMBACH, Erwin, Rev., 39
VERWIEBE, F.C., Rev., 48
VOGEL, T.J., Rev., 47
VON DER AU, J.C., 33
W.G.P., 44
WALKER, H.H., Rev., 45
WALTHER, 39, 44, 47
WASHINGTON, 47
WEGNER, M.J., 47
WEIN, E., Rev., 46
WENDT, A.L., Teacher, 46
WERLING, J.W., Prof., 42
WIDIGER, Arthur E., 47
WOLTER, C.F., 47
WOLTER, G.W., 47
WUGGAZER, A., 46
ZAGEL, M., Rev., 46
ZEHE, F., Rev., 47
ZIEGLER, A.H., 42
ZSCHIEGNER, M., 41

Obituary of Prof. John A. SCHWOY, A.M.

On December 6, 1927, John A. SCHWOY, pastor and professor emeritus, was suddenly called home by his Lord and Master, whom he had served for more than forty years.  Born at Paterson, New Jersey, December 5, 1859, where his parents, Gotthelf Schwoy and Mary, nee HUNDERTMARK, were charter members of St. Paul’s Church, he attended the Christian day-school taught by the sainted Rev. H.H. WALKER, D.D.  Later he entered Concordia College, Fort Wayne, and was graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, in 1883.

Rev. Schwoy first served as missionary in Texas for a year, when he had to resign on account of ill health.  In August 1884, he accepted a call to Alexandria, Virginia.  On November 16, 1884, he was united in marriage to Wilhelmine STEINHAEUSER, of Paterson, New Jersey.  The union was not blessed with any children.  Until April 21, 1893, he continued his labors at Alexandria both as pastor and teacher of the Christian day-school.  When his health again failed, he had to resign and came to Paterson to make his home with his mother and later with his wife’s parents.  While recuperating, he took a course in Latin and English literature at New York University, receiving the degree of A.M.  In January 1896, he served the Hackensack, New Jersey, mission for a time.  Later in 1896 he was installed as pastor at Richfield, New Jersey.  Here he served for ten years, again also teaching school during his entire time.  On October 14, 1906, he accepted a call to Concordia College, Hawthorne, New York, as instructor in English.  At the end of June 1921, he had to resign also this position on account of general failing health and because his eyes could not stand the strain of work.  Once more he went to his wife’s relatives at North Haledon, New Jersey.  Shortly after arriving there, on October 6, 1921, his beloved wife, who had shared his joys and sorrows for thirty-seven years, was suddenly taken from his side.  He remained with his wife’s relatives until his end.  When his health again improved, he was kept busy doing supply work in various congregations in New Jersey and New York.  In 1924 and 1925 he served his home congregation at Paterson, New Jersey, during a long vacancy.  During his last years he was also a faithful and valuable member of this congregation and its church council.  For several months previous to his death he assisted at St. John’s Church, Bloomfield, New Jersey, where he preached his last sermon a week before he died.

Although not in perfect health, Professor Schwoy’s condition did not seem serious.  On Sunday, December 4, he did not feel well enough to preach in Bloomfield, but he was much improved on Monday, his birthday.  On Tuesday he arose early, as usual, and ate a hearty breakfast.  Shortly afterwards he complained of being short of breath.  He sat down in a rocking chair, and, after a few gasps, fell gently asleep, having arrived at the age of 68 years and 1 day.

Funeral services were held at St. Paul’s Church, Paterson, on December 9.  His pastor, the undersigned, who also officiated at the house and at the grave, preached the German funeral sermon, and Prof. Geo. A. ROMOSER, representing our college at Bronxville, spoke in English.  Other speakers were President H. BIRKNER of the Atlantic District and Rev. Karl KRETZMANN, chairman of the local conference, of which Professor Schwoy was a member.  Prof. H.F.A. STEIN, Ph.D., also read resolutions of condolence from the faculty at Bronxville.  Ref. F. PEBLER officiated at the Altar.  The children of our Christian day-school, in which he was always very much interested, sang an appropriate hymn.  His mortal remains were laid to rest in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, awaiting the great day of resurrection.  A sister, the wife of Teacher Louis LUECKE, of Paterson, a brother, Christian Schwoy, also of Paterson, a nephew, Pastor A.G.L. Luecke, Pine Island, New York, and a niece, the wife of Pastor P.G. SANDER, New York City, are among the surviving relatives.  Matthew 25:21, A.G. DICK.