E & R confirmation class 1956
Here's the confirmation class at St. John's E & R Church (United Church of Christ) in 1956.
From from left, Cathy Basinger and James Swank.
Second row from left, Linda Mericle, Ruth Badertscher, Shirley Frantz, Sandra Diller, Nancy Geiger and Nancy Montgomery.
Top from left, James Jordan, Steve Herr, Lee Badertscher, Rev. Vernon C. Oppermann, Don Deerhake, Keith Baker and Ronald Zimmerly.
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