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1. Home movie 4, Princeton Minnesota National Guard, 682 Engineers - Company D at Fort Rucker, Alabama

Creator:
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers doiong carpentry, peeling potatoes, mail call, chow line, using two man chain saw, jack hammer, digging one man fox hole.
Contributing Institution:
Mille Lacs County Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

2. Home movie 5, Princeton Minnesota National Guard, 682 Engineers - Company D at Fort Rucker, Alabama

Creator:
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers building a pontoon bridge, assemblig a structural steel bridge across a ravine, being addressed in seated formation by VIP, kitchen scenes.
Contributing Institution:
Mille Lacs County Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

3. Home movie 1, Princeton Minnesota National Guard, 682 Engineers - Company D at Fort Rucker, Alabama

Creator:
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951-01-22
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers waiting at the Princeton Great Northern Railway depot prior to departing on the train to Camp Rucker, Alabama.
Contributing Institution:
Mille Lacs County Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

4. Home movie 2, Princeton Minnesota National Guard, 682 Engineers - Company D at Fort Rucker, Alabama

Creator:
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers waiting with their families at the Princeton depot, the arrival of the steam locomotive troop train and loading equipment on the train.
Contributing Institution:
Mille Lacs County Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

5. Home movie 7, Princeton Minnesota National Guard, 682 Engineers - Company D at Fort Rucker, Alabama

Creator:
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers at rifle and machine gun ranges, field kitchen meal, paddling boats, swimming, VIP visit, marching on parade ground, building assault training, infiltration, grenade and bazooka training, constructing pontoon to ferry tank, wedding on base and graduation.
Contributing Institution:
Mille Lacs County Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

6. Home movie 3, Princeton Minnesota National Guard, 682 Engineers - Company D at Fort Rucker, Alabama

Creator:
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers marching in formation from the Armory to the train depot escorted by a marching band and scores of citizens. Equipment is loaded on the train. The arrival at Camp Ruckeris followed by unpacking and cleaning of rifles.
Contributing Institution:
Mille Lacs County Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

7. Home movie 6, Princeton Minnesota National Guard, 682 Engineers - Company D at Fort Rucker, Alabama

Creator:
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers erecting and climbing poles, pay day, using bulldozer to build timber bridge, field kitchen meal, basketball, horseshoes, laundry, calesthenics and family visits.
Contributing Institution:
Mille Lacs County Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

8. Grass fire that also affected an electrical substation on Highway 63 south of Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1950 - 1960
Description:
Color silent film of a grass fire along Highway 63 ditches, just to the south of Rochester, and how firemen are attempting to put out the fire. The following events take place in the film: (00:41) A People's Electric Company truck and employee are watering down an electrical pole that was scorched. (00:52) Fireman John Loftus in one the right in the grey uniform. 1:28 Fireman Sizer is carrying a shovel across the burned area.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

9. Set up of the Maxim ladder fire truck, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1952 - 1960
Description:
Black-and-white silent film demonstrating how a Maxim ladder fire truck was set up and evaluated. It was filmed at the Silver Lake fire station. There is a tower at that station that was built specifically for training about 1952. There are also some shots of the canoes and bridge across Seventh Street northeast. The following events take place during the film: (00:47) Elgin Norman finishes the final nozzle set up. (01:38) Mike Braun is at the foot of the ladder. (01:50) Jerry Jerbek is on the right rolling wire.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

10. Short clips of rural and city fires in Rochester and Olmsted County, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1955 - 1963
Description:
Black-and-white silent film showing various rural and city fires that occured in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Firefighters and the various equipment they used to fight the fires is shown. The following events take place during the film: ( 00:00) Remains of a farmhouse burned to the ground. (01:45) Firefighters work at a house fire in Rochester, Minnesota about 1958. Gold Cross ambulances are waiting and a Diamond TT fire truck is visible. (02:34) Firefighters put out a fire at the Rochester Civic Theatre. (03:25) Remains of a barn and miscellaneous farm equipment after being destroyed by fire. Smoldering hay piles are seen. (04:35) A rural barn fire in progress, with firefighters attempting to put the fire out. A farmer is seen rescuing pigs. (05:26) A barn fully engulfed in flames with several firetrucks visible. Firefighters are battling a smoldering haystack and people are pulling equipment and livestock from the barn. (06:17) Grass fire in rural Olmsted County. (07:03) Firefighters battle a rural house and garage fire at the Donald Ramthun homestead, 1518 22nd Street SE, Rochester, Minnesota. (07:41) Tommy Thompson is on the left. (08:07) A fire truck and crew from from Elgin Township respond to a rural house fire. (08:43) Firefighters hose down a hay and barn fire. (09:04) Fireman Jack Toogood chops into the side of the building. (09:58) A fully engulfed house fire with bystanders watching. Firefighters hose down nearby buildings to keep them from burning. (10:09) An example of a ""bean gun"" nozzle, technology of the 1950s that was supposed to be low volume, high pressure, but firemen say it didn't work very well. (10:49) Smoldering remains of a barn fire. (11:29) A short training clip with sound, possibly from the U.S. Forest Service, showing a fire watch tower and sand caster and explaining how forest fires are fought. (12:38) The R. W. Gregerson rural house is shown fully engulfed in fire with saved belongings outside. Firefighters hose down other nearby buildings to keep the fire from spreading. (13:52) An injured bystander is treated and taken away in a Gold Cross ambulance. (14:44) Remains of a barn fire and burning hay mound are watched by farmers. An Elgin Township fire truck is at the scene. (15:50) Firefighters fight a hay stack and barn fire. [Firefighters watching commented, ""Many barns and hay stacks burned because they put up green hay, which would spontaneously combust after a while.""] (16:30) The exterior of Horton's Recreation and a bakery at the bottom of the Opera House building are seen. Fire damage in an apartment inside the building is shown. (17:09) Firefighters battle a house fire at night. A fireman hits out a window with a hatchet [Firemen commented, ""They all carried hatchets back then.""] (17:58) Fire at a large industrial building. The Salvation Army Emergency Canteen truck serves coffe to the firefighters. (18:50) Bystanders and firefigthers are at a house fire. The 1960 Bean Firetruck is seen. (19:38) Evening shot of a fully engulfed barn fire. (20:22) Firefighters start a house on fire for training purposes. (21:01) Evening shots of the Princess Cafe, Baby Roy's Restaurant, and Stevenson's department store fire. A firefighter puts on an oxygen mask before entering the building. (21:49) Rural location of Fire No. 429 is the remains of a house gutted by fire. (22:38) Firefighters put out a garage fire whild children and other bystanders are nearby. It appears some children are accusing one child of playing with matches and starting the fire. (23:17) A nighttime fire.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

11. Simulated rescue by the Rochester Fire Department, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1950 - 1960
Description:
Color film with sound created in conjunction with the Red Cross and United Fund to show how vital the fire department rescue squad is becaue they are trained in first aid and water rescue by the Red Cross. A dispatch station, firefighters using a pole to get to the fire trucks and a fire truck heading north on Broadway street are featured. The film was designed to encourage fundraising for the Red Cross through the United Fund.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

12. "Making of an Advent wreath," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Advent" features the Don Weller family making an Advent wreath. The symbolism of the circle, greens, candles and ribbon is explained. ""Advent"" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

13. "A family greets Saint Nicholas," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Saint Nicholas" shows the Wenner family praying with a lit candles on their Advent wreath. Saint Nicholas makes his appearance with treats for the family, a tradition on his feast, December 6. ""Saint Nicholas"" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist. (Sound quality for this film is poor.)
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

14. "Ash Wednesday," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Ash Wednesday" discusses the marking of ashes on the forehead, why ashes are used and where they come from. Father Vincent Huebsch signs the Komarek family with ashes. "Ash Wednesday" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

15. "Feasts of Christmas," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Feasts of Christmas" notes the special days commemorated during the Christmas season: feasts of Saint Stephen, Saint John, Holy Innocents, and Mary and Joseph in route to Bethlehem. It features the poem "Over the Hills the Shepherds Hurried." "Feasts of Christmas" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

16. "Cooking With Christ," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Cooking with Christ" features lighting an Advent candle and notes breads, cakes and baked goods associated with Christmas. It highlights the importance of keeping Christ in the family and as the focus of Christmas. "Cooking with Christ" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

17. "Mary in Advent," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Mary in Advent" film features Cathy LeRoux portraying Bernadette to whom Mary appeared. The film also references the feast of the Immaculate Conception, blessing of expectant mothers and the importance of choosing Christmas cards with religious themes. The Weller family is lighting the Advent wreath and the LeRoux family is praying the rosary. "Mary in Advent" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

18. "Epiphany," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
The significance of the feast of the Epiphany, the coming of the Magi, is explained. The film features the Paul Dlugosch family celebrating feasts of the liturgical year in their home. "Epiphany" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

19. "Enthronement of the Sacred Heart," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Enthronement of the Sacred Heart" demonstrates how the ceremony of enthronement is carried out in the home. Father Hoppe, Mrs. Komarek and children, Jeff Hennes and Mrs. Fouquette participate in the ceremony. The enthronement was promoted as a practice in Catholic homes. "Enthronement of the Sacred Heart" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

20. "Holy Name of Jesus," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Holy Name of Jesus" explains why reverence should be shown to the holy name of Jesus. It encourages parents to choose saints' names for their children at Baptism. "Holy Name of Jesus" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

21. "Studio Open House," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Studio Open House" shows the setting where the films were produced. It features and describes the equipment used. It introduces us to the production crew. This is an example of production methods in the early 1950s. The film introduces the production team which includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; and Edmund Linnemann, organist. "Studio Open House" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

22. "Stations of the Cross," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Stations of the Cross" is a Lenten devotion commemorating the journey of Jesus to the cross. The film features names of famous roads and offers meditations on each stop or station of Jesus on the journey. "Stations of the Cross" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist. (difficult to hear; poor visuals; dark)
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

23. "Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary" instructs viewers how to meditate on the mysteries while praying the Hail Marys. Father Hoppe uses illustrations to explain the mysteries to Doctor Komarek and family. Eugene Jurek and Ron Post. "Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

24. "Holy Communion," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Holy Communion" shows family involvement in preparing children to receive the sacraments. Father Louis Traufler examines the readiness of the children of the families of Doctor Komarek and Bill Tomporowski to receive Holy Communion. It emphasizes the responsibility of parents and the family in sacramental preparation. "Holy Communion" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs

25. "Mother's Day," Christ in the Home television series, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
The film "Mother's Day" explains the dedication of the month of May to Mary, the Mother of God. The celebration of Mothers' Day is based on pre-Christian observances. It shows the LeRoux family-Mary, Lea, Ginny and Cathy celebrating Mothers' Day. "Mothers' Day" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Television programs
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