Recently, while rolling through the newspaper microfilm, I found this article telling some of the history of when Rev. Louis Dammann left as pastor. It's a little bit of church history, mixed with the story of Dammann's life, as well.
Defiance Democrat, December 14, 1916 -
"LUTHERAN PASTOR SUBMITS RESIGNATION
At a meeting of the congregation of St. Paul's Lutheran church in the Hanover settlement, Wednesday morning, it was decided to accept the resignation of their longtime pastor, Rev. L. Dammann, and by a unanimous vote to extend a call to Rev. George Haas, pastor of Emanuel's Lutheran church in Napoleon. Rev. Haas will no doubt accept the call, but will also remain with his Napoleon charge.
Rev. Dammann decided to tender his resignation to his congregation because of his advanced age. He came to Napoleon from Monroe, Mich., some 35 years ago when called here by the Hanover church and upon his arrival founded the Emanuel's church and for many years acted as pastor for both churches. About fifteen years ago, he resigned as pastor of Emanuel's to devote his entire attention to St. Paul's. Rev.Wuebben filled the vacancy at that time. During Rev. Dammann's pastorate, he has gained the love of his congregation who deeply regret the fact that he feels the necessity of retiring from active duty.
Rev. Dammann was born in a province of Hanover, Germany, started his studies prepartory to entering the ministry at Hermannsberg, Hanover, Germany. Before he had completed his work and in his 30th year, came to America where he finished the study of theology and accepted a pastorate at Montray, Ohio. During the next ten years, he served congregations at Liverpool and Amherst, Ohio, and at Monroe, Mich., and it was when he was at the last named city that he received the call form the Hanover church which he accepted and came to Napoleon, where he has since resided. Napoleon Signal."
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon Township, Henry County, Ohio
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