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1911. "Postal savings system" was inaugurated. Efforts were made to bring sound to motion pictures. Rotogravure aided magazine production of photos. On May 15, the English Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri and Other States joined what is now the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod to become the English District. After Mr. Schaefer had accepted a call to Collinsville, Illinois, in July, Mr. Kasten was requested to take charge of the advanced grades of the school, while the lower grades received instruction from Mr. Albert Miller of the Addison Normal School. In November it was decided to introduce the envelope system for the collection of church dues. The 25th anniversary of the dedication of the church was observed November 9th at which time a dinner was served at 250 for adults and 150 for children.


1912. New Mexico and Arizona were admitted to the Union. The U.S. passed a law to control radio stations. Motorized movie cameras replaced hand cranks. Feedback and heterodyne systems ushered in modern radio. The first mail was carried by airplane. The Titanic sank. There was a newspaper strike in Chicago. E.L. Arndt organized the Evangelical Lutheran Mission for China. Alabama Lutheran Academy and College opens in Selma. At Bethlehem in March, the Pastor, teachers and elders were instructed by the voters to organize a Sunday School. On October 8, at the home of Mrs. A. Altehag the Von Bora Ladies' Society was reorganized, thirteen of the original members still being active at this time. The first officers of the reorganized Society were: Mrs. Fred Niekrens, Sr., President, Mrs. C. Puls, Vice-President, Mrs. C. E. Kasten, Secretary, and Mrs. C. Schuett, Treasurer.


1913. 16th Amendment to the Constitution authorized Income Tax. Woodrow Wilson became President. The Federal Reserve Bill became law. The portable phonograph was manufactured. The U. S. Department of Labor was established. California law made it illegal for "aliens ineligible for citizenship" to own property, and since a 1790 federal law granted naturalization only to white immigrants, Asian immigrants were barred from owning land. At Bethlehem, on August 31st, Mr. Ernest Mossner of Addison Normal School was installed so he might take charge of Mr. Miller's class. Mr. Miller returned to Chicago University to resume his studies. The October 12 Sunday service was dropped so that the members could attend the dedication service at River Forest. The Bethlehem School gave its annual play.


1914. World War began, and the U.S. became a world power. Gandhi returned to India. Wilson proclaimed American neutrality in the World War. The first transcontinental telephone call was made. A better triode vacuum tube improved radio reception. A radio message was sent to an airplane. Stirling Morton chose the Morton Umbrella Girl logo to go with new slogan, "When It Rains It Pours," for the company's "free-running" salt. Tinkertoys were invented in Evanston. The Bethlehem Ladies' Aid was authorized to install electricity in the church. The paving, with brick, of Greenwood and Lake streets was discussed. An offering was lifted on Pentecost Monday for the fire loss at River Forest.


1915. More than 100 Americans were killed as a German submarine torpedoed the British liner Lusitania on May 7. The movie Birth of a Nation set new movie standards. The electric loudspeaker was invented. David Sarnoff envisioned radio as "a household utility." Kraft canned processed cheese and sold it to the U.S. Army during the war. In January, the Bethlehem congregation came to the conclusion that one English service a month was not sufficient. It was therefore resolved that English services should in the future be held twice a month. Furthermore, it was decided that Holy Communion should be celebrated in the English language four times annually. A concrete floor was laid in the basement of the church.


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