Yesterday, I told the story of a girl who married a Lutheran teacher’s son. It just so happened that I ran across a story for today in which a young man married his pastor’s daughter. That tale begins with a birthday that took place on this day, and in this case, that birth did not … More Ernst and the Pastor’s Daughter
Over the years, I have witnessed a few special weddings in which either the bride or the groom was married by a pastor who was also part of the family. A wedding that took place on this day back in 1908 was such a marriage ceremony. I am going to begin by describing the beginnings … More Arno and Ida Tie the Knot
Alma Winkler was born on this day, April 17th, in 1894. I am not sure Alma ever set foot in the Perry County or North Cape Girardeau County area, but she does have a connection. Alma was born in California. That is California, Missouri, which is not far from Jefferson City, this state’s capital. Alma’s … More From Shawnee to Shawnee; From California to California
