When I saw the name Herbert Heinrich Hoff in our German Family Tree, I first noticed that his initials were H.H.H. When I see those initials, it brings to my mind the name of Hubert H. Humphrey, once a candidate to become the President of the United States. By the time I was done researching … More Herbert H. Hoff – Perryville Public Servant & WWI Hero
There is a long history of full-time church workers who are part of the “Miller” Weinhold family tree. Some are men who became pastors or teachers in the Lutheran church, and others are women who married men who were teachers or pastors. Today, I will tell the tale of a Weinhold man who would become … More Pastor Weinhold – Ministry on the Prairie
Gertrude Anna Kunigunde Schenck was born on November 30, 1892, so if she was still alive, Gertrude would have to blow out 131 candles on her birthday cake today. Before I go any further, let me say that the surname, Schenck has shown up in a few posts in the past. Also, the surname, Schenk, … More Hotel Perry – A Family Business
Fred Eggers is the author of today’s story. Fred has published several posts on our blog, and they are always well-received. Today’s story comes while we are in the midst of a baseball season. East Perry County is an area which is part of a larger region sometimes referred to as Cardinal Nation. With the … More New York City‽‽‽
A double wedding took place on May 4, 1854 at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown. Brothers and sisters were part of this double marriage. In other words, both marriages involved a Lorenz and a Franke. Unfortunately, I am not in Altenburg today and cannot show you an image of the Grace, Uniontown record of these … More Lorenz/Franke x 2
It is not often that I take the time to write about someone who is actually alive. I’ve become more of an expert on dead people. Today’s main character is definitely still walking on God’s green earth and is very much alive. His name is Delbert Schmidt, and he is a very important person to … More Max’s Boy Turns 90
We are part of Cardinal Nation here in the East End of Perry County, and we are in the midst of the baseball season. This year, we grudgingly admit that we are suffering as we watch the St. Louis Cardinals struggle through their schedule. They are presently playing the Cincinnati Reds, and they lost another … More Building a Baseball Team
In the early 1900’s in Wittenberg, Missouri, William and Esther (Mueller) Kieninger had four children, all boys. One of these boys, Nelson Kieninger, was born on January 25, 1909. He was the second born son. William started out as a farm laborer in Pocahontas, Missouri, but after he married Esther Mueller, in 1906, he became … More This Pitcher Had 4 K’s
The time has come. The area schools have all dismissed for the summer. The weather has turned warmer. Children are wandering the streets of Altenburg looking for something to do. It’s time to hear the umpire shout, “Play Ball!” The ballpark in Altenburg shown above will be home for plenty of action in the coming … More Take Me Out to the Ballpark
