Our location in East Perry County, Missouri places us in the position where we can observe numerous flocks of birds making their way north or south depending on what season of the year it is. We find ourselves right below what is called the Mississippi Flyway. Waterfowl follow the Mississippi River on their annual migrations. … More Vogel (Bird) Migrations
Today’s story had too many little interesting tidbits in it that couldn’t be ignored. It’s a story I just had to write. It all started with the birth of Claus Heinrich Brueckner on August 22, 1878. Actually, it also starts with the birth of Katharina Brueckner on the same date. These two were twins. Their … More Brueckner Twins – Strassburg Sisters
Rev. William Zschoche became a pastor in 1866 after graduating from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. His first call was to a church in Paola, Kansas. Not long after graduating, he married Emily Richter. After serving there, he took his next call to Atchison, Kansas. Finally, Rev. Zschoche’s last congregation was Concordia Lutheran Church in … More A Zschoch-ing Wedding
