Groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the new First United Church of Christ building in Ballville Township, Sandusky County, Ohio. Pictured are Mrs. Russell Keiser; James Heiner, contractor; the Reverend Alvin Siemsen, pastor; James King, chairman of the building committee; V.A. Whitmere, chairman of the original building committee; and Walter Kohlenberg, president of the church consistory.