K for Kashubia

Somebody has asked me what the creature on my T-shirt is.

It is a griffin, mythical animal - half-eagle, half-lion. It is also the crest of Kashubians, an ethnic (Slavic) minority group, who live in the Pomeranian region of Poland. 

Kashubians have their own language, a flag (black and yellow), and an anthem.
I have no family connection to Kashubians, but I lived in Kashubia all my Polish life. In that way, Kashubian music and traditions are part of me.

One of the cutting boards I have decorated, with Kashubian motifs, of course

 

 

And my hand-painted T-shirt (one of a few) with a Kashubian pattern. People tend to think it is an overprint.

However, in Poland, I never had and never wore a Kashubian folk outfit. If somebody had told me then that I would wear one in Texas, I would have taken it as a good joke.

 

At the State Fair of Texas in Dallas

 

Well, we both did wear Kashubian folk costumes when we were part of a Polish-American folk dance ensemble. 

 

At the Dallas International Festival

 

We enjoyed that and, at the same time, were quite proud of our outfits too. 

 

Me in Kashubia, years ago.

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"My Polish Alphabet" is about things, places, and people that come to my mind when I think about Poland.

Irene Linda (Kunz) Klein

In the previous post, you can see a painting by a local artist, Ms. Irene Klein. Today, more about the lady.

Irene Klein nee Kunz was a landscape painter. We came across her works at the temporary exhibition in the National Museum of the Pacific War. The display was one of the events related to the 175th-anniversary of Fredericksburg.

Irene Linda Kunz was born on 27 March 1921 in Fredericksburg to Peter Louis Kunz and Edna M Juenke (1).

 

In 1930, 9-year-old Irene lived with her parents and siblings in Precinct #8, Gillespie County (2). The girl's brothers and sisters were Vera (age 15), Elgin (age 13), Louis Jr, (age 10), Leola (age 7), Archie (age 5), Verdie (age 3), and Levy (age 2). Later, two more children William (1931) and Shirley (1935) were born to the family.

Irene Linda Kunz was married when she was 17. On 26 April 1938 (3), she started her own family with Mr. Otto John Klein (born on 20 March 1915). 

Irene's in-laws were Karl Klein and Rosa Roeder. Otto and Irene had 4 children.

At the end of her life, Irene lived in Fredericksburg (4). She lived 91 years. Irene Klein passed on 7 March 2003 and was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery.

We did like her paintings displayed at the museum.

Vereins Kirche, Fredericksburg, TX

Source:
1. "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VXMW-YT7 : 1 March 2021), Irene Linda Kunz, 27 Mar 1921; citing Fredericksburg, Gillespie, Texas, United States, certificate 16285, Texas Department of Health, Austin; FHL microfilm 4,520,756.
2. "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HY3Q-GMM : accessed 19 November 2021), Irine Kunz in household of Louis Kunz Sr., Precinct 8, Gillespie, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 10, sheet 3A, line 35, family 52, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2335; FHL microfilm 2,342,069
3. "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV1H-DD6Y : 23 February 2021), Otto John Klein and Irene Kunz, 26 Apr 1938; citing Marriage, citing Gillespie, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 1,764,046.
4. "United States Public Records, 1970-2009", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ6S-MK96: 31 May 2020), Irene Kunz Klein, 2000.

 

 

N for Nimitz Museum

 

Time for another entry in "My Texas Alphabet". In its second edition, the letter "N" is also for the National Museum of War on the Pacific (in other words, the Nimitz Museum).

We visited the museum on our wedding day, years ago. A weird thing to do on such a day? Not at all. Well, unusual, maybe.

from Pacific Combat Zone

Anyhow, at that time, the outside backyard area was part of the exhibition as well. You could visit the field hospital and, among others, see Japanese tanks in the Pacific Combat Zone area. Tickets were valid for 24 hours so we could watch the vast museum exhibition with no hurry.

Since then, we have come back to the Nimitz Museum many times. Some things have changed there. The reenactment theater was built in the backyard. Walking and sightseeing in that section is no longer possible, and a ticket is only good on the day of your visit.

Besides the permanent exposition, the museum offers many educational programs. 

 

One can learn a lot by attending the Outpost events, Campaign Briefings, taking part in Symposiums, and numerous various other events organized there. 

Veterans Day observance at the museum

 

Art lovers can also enjoy temporary art gallery presentations.

 

 

Have you ever been to the museum? It is worth visiting for sure.

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Other posts on the blog related to the Nimitz Museum:

Fredericksburg - National Museum of War on the Pacific

Presentation at National Museum of War on the Pacific

Jazz Band in Gazebo

Women in Uniforms

Museum Stories

Rev. Immanuel Josef Glatzle

Immanuel Josef Glatzle was born in Warmbrunnen, Wuerttemberg, Germany on 6 July 1854. His parents were Johannes Glatzle and Margaretha Spingler (1).
The man started his studies at St. Chrischona Pilgermission Institute in Basel, Switzerland in 1879. Four years later, after graduation in 1883, Immanuel Glatzle came to Texas. In November of the same year, Im. Glatzle started conducting religious services in Bartlett, TX, where he organized the congregation of Peace Lutheran Church in Bushdale (not far from Rockdale), TX on 24 June 1883 (2) and St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlet, in December 1883 (3)

Immanuel Joseph Glatzle was ordained in Victoria, TX, on 3 July 1884 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

27 October 1885, the man married Miss Sophie Ruckenbrod in Bell, TX (4). The lady was born on 2 September 1851. She was also a graduate of the Mission Institute in Basel.

Rev. I. J. Glatzle was called to the church of New Baden. Besides, he helped to organize one of the first Lutheran congregations in Williamson County (5), TX (West Taylor - Immanuel Lutheran Church in 1888) and worked at Clifton, TX.

In September 1890, Pastor Glatzle came to Zion Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, Texas. Under his supervision, the church progressed and grew in various areas. 

Holy Communion wafers were introduced.

• 1890 - Ladies' Aid was organized.
• 1896 - Synod Convention was celebrated at Zion.
• 10/15/1902 - Mixed Choir came into being - originally, it consisted of a group of newly confirmed parishioners and a few other church members.
• 01/05/1903 - Golden Jubilee of Zion celebrations and, in the same year, the 25th anniversary of Rev. Glatzle's pastoral service.
• 1907 - tower and transepts were added to the church structure.
  
• 1907 - Men's Chorus was founded on the 1st Sunday in December.
• 1908 - the third church building renovation took place.
• 1911 - Synod Convention again.
• 07/29/1912 - Luther League was created.

Pastor Glatzle helped at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mason, Texas as well. Under his guidance, sister congregations were organized in Kerrville, Herper, Cherry Spring, Doss, and Albert.

Rev. Glatzle and his wife Sophie

Mrs. Glatzle supported her spouse in the church service and was engaged in the works of Sunday School, Mixed Choir, and Ladies Aid.

Clipping source: San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 152, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 31, 1916, newspaper, May 31, 1916; San Antonio, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth433772/: accessed November 4, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.

From September 1890 until his retirement in February 1917, Pastor Glatzle officiated 619 baptisms, 394 confirmations, 143 weddings, and 175 funerals. The man retired from the ministerial service in February 1917.

In April 1921, Rev. Glatzle contracted pneumonia. Despite his wife's efforts and her tender care, the man succumbed to the illness and passed away on 12 April (6).

Clipping source: Dietel, William. Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 16, 1921, newspaper, April 16, 1921; Fredericksburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1418388/: accessed November 4, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .

Three days later, Sophie Glatzle died of pneumonia as well. The couple were buried at the City Cemetery in Fredericksburg, TX.

 Clipping source: Dietel, William. Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 31, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 23, 1921, newspaper, April 23, 1921; Fredericksburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1418389/: accessed November 4, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .

Sources:

1. "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K347-8VM : Thu Oct 12 16:06:15 UTC 2023), Entry for Immanuel Glatzle and Johannes Glatzle, 12 Apr 1921.
2. https://peacelutheranrockdale.org/about/
3. http://www.stjohnbartlett.org/history.html
4. "Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK8T-LQSQ : 10 March 2021), Immanuel Glatzle and Sophie Ruckenbrod, 27 Oct 1885; citing Bell, Texas, United States, county courthouses, Texas; FHL microfilm 981,036.
5. https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMW3NW_Immanuel_Lutheran_Church_Williamson_County_TX
6.  "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K347-8VM : Thu Oct 12 16:06:15 UTC 2023), Entry for Immanuel Glatzle and Johannes Glatzle, 12 Apr 1921.

• https://swtsynod.pastperfectonline.com  
• "150 Years of God's Grace 1852-2002", Zion Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg, TX.

Josef Migl and Aloisie Mikulik

František A. Migl and his wife Johanna Ježek have already been mentioned here. Today, a note regarding their son Josef, born on 20 May 1868 in Lebarove-Lhoty, Bedejovice, then Austria (1). Josef's father was a day laborer at the village then.

On 4 October 1890 (2), in Lavaca, Texas, Josef married Miss Aloizie Mikulik, daughter of Franz Mikulik and Marie Satankova.

The couple settled in Justice Precinct #6, Lavaca County, Texas (3).

Josef and Aloizie had 13 children:

• Adolf - born on 5 September 1891 in Praha, TX (4)/ married Jannice Simecek (5);
• Marie A - born on 8 November 1892 in Praha / married Tom Bohuslav (6);
• Joseph John - born on 12 January 1893 in Moulton, Lavaca, TX/married Josephine Gieptner (7);
• Agnes - born on 2 January 1896, Fayette, TX/married Rudolph Jemelka;
• Johanna Jane - born on 30 April 1897, in Praha, TX (#eight);
• Frank Henry - born 8 February 1899 (9), Praha / married Helen Jilek (10);
• Anna - 15 August 1900, Praha (11);
• John T - born on 19 November 1901, Lavaca, TX (12);
• Edward - 13 January 1904, Novohrad, Lavaca, TX (13);
• Henry - 7 October 1905, Moulton, Lavaca, TX (14);
• William V - 25 February 1907 (15) / married Lillie Chudej (16);
• Louise -  born on 12 January 1910, Novohrad, Lavaca, TX / married Joe PMachalec (17);
• Emil Method - born on 22 July 1911 (18) / married Lillian Jemelka (19).

Photo: Czech Texas Heritage and Culture Center, La Grange.

Joseph Migl lived 84 years, 5 months, and 22 days. He died at his home in Rural Precinct#1, Route 1, Fayette, TX, on 17 November 1851 (20).

Clipping source: The Schulenburg Sticker (Schulenburg, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, November 16, 1951, newspaper, November 16, 1951; Schulenburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth569420/: accessed September 5, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Schulenburg Public Library.

Joseph's wife Aloisie passed away on 16 December 1957 (at the home of their son-in-law Joe Machalec,  in Shiner). She lived 87 years, 5 months, and 17 days (21).

Clipping source:  The Flatonia Argus. (Flatonia, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 26, 1957, newspaper, December 26, 1957; Flatonia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth989754/: accessed September 5, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fayette Public Library, Museum and Archives.

Sources:
1.Leharove-Lhoty church records: https://digi.ceskearchivy.cz/7116/21/1697/2265/68/0
2. "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV14-8C25 : 23 February 2021), Josef Migl and Alojzye Mikulik, 21 Oct 1890; citing Marriage, citing Lavaca, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 983,241.
3. "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3PZ-91H : Thu Aug 03 04:35:31 UTC 2023), Entry for Joe Migl and Alosia Migl, 1900.
4. "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3FF-67F : 5 April 2023), Adolf J Migl, 1976.
5. "Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK8T-5D3W : 10 March 2021), Adolph Migl and Jannie Simecek, 15 Oct 1912; citing Lavaca, Texas, United States, county courthouses, Texas; FHL microfilm 983,244.
6. "Texas Marriages, 1837-1973", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FX9B-3M4 : 22 January 2020), Mary Migl in entry for Tom Bohuslav, 1913.
7. "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV14-8R8M : 23 February 2021), J J Migl and Josephine Gieptner, 02 Oct 1916; citing Marriage, citing Lavaca, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 983,244.
8. "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSBG-C5S : 5 April 2023), Janie Migl, 1943.
9. "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3H4-25T : 5 April 2023), Frank Henry Migl, 1961.
10. "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZY-NKYJ : 22 July 2021), Frank H Migl and Helen Jilek, 21 Oct 1919; citing Marriage, citing Lavaca, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 5,853,987.
11. "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K7V-VJGW : 10 February 2023), Annie Jasek, .
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14. "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VX9S-L7J : 1 March 2021), Henry Migl, 07 Oct 1905; citing Moulton, Lavaca, Texas, United States, certificate 96094, Texas Department of Health, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,370,942.
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