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The Blair Assembly of Good Church was started largely through the efforts of the
late Leroy Baxter who although raised near Blair, lived in Idaho for a time
where he accepted Christ in an Assembly Church. After returning to Blair
he endeavored to state and Assembly here.
In 1934 services were held in a vacant store building across the street from
the school office building which was formerly the Post Office, with Rev. Weaver
as pastor. Early in 1935, revival services were held with Marjorie Ball, a
young lady from the western part of Nebraska as the Evangelist. She later
went to Africa as a missionary with her husband Murray Brown. The Browns visited
the Blair Church several times when they were home on furloughs, telling of
their work and experiences in Africa (which was enjoyed by all who attended.)
The Weavers left Blair later in 1935 but Bible studies and prayer meeting
were held in homes until 1941 when services were started in the present church
building at 1432 Washington St. under the leadership of Rev. Pollard.
The he building known as Germania Hall, also called the tin hall because of
its metal exterior, had previously been used for dances, etc.
The Pollards left Blair in 1945 and Rev. Ernest Aldriege become pastor of the
church. Soon after their arrival the building was purchased and remodeled.
An apartment was constructed in the basement to serve as a parsonage and the
outside stuccoed.
Early ministers and the dates they served the church are as follows:
Russell Umphenour February 1949 to August 1952
Leroy Hamburger August 1952 - August 1957
Nolan Blaukkolb October 1957 to October 1962
Magnus Anderson December 1962 to August 1964
Tackitts August 1964 to March 1965
Anderson March 1965 to August 1976
Perry Baublitz August 1967 to April 1973
Carl Ramseys April 1973 to October 1977
Wm. Jay May 1978 to August 1980
Dave Cordaro October 1980
The house east of the church was purchased for a parsonage in February 1971
Many of those who attended this church in the early years, have passed away
and also many have moved to other locations but others have taken their
places. Submitted by Mrs. Roy Paulson.
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