Jun 18 1934 NY Times "Dr. H. E. Meyer Praises the Rev. Emil Podszus for 25 Years' Service in Ministry"....body of story also has: The Rev. Dr. H. E. Meyer said yesterday at the concluding service in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Rev. Emil Podszus and his tenth anniversary as pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Sixth Street, between First and Second Avenues." It was also noted that Dr. H. E. Meyer spoke in German.... Know this is not a complete answer to your question...but does perhaps indicate the religion you are looking for. Virginia