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Paul John Gerhard was born at Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, March 9, 1895. His mother, Marie Schmidt was the daughter of Heinrich Schmidt and Augusta Seifert whose mother was from a family of nobility of France, named De Bastide; Baron De Bastide and his family, who were Huguenots, left France during the religious persecutions in the seventeenth century and went to Germany. Paul's father, Dr. Herman Gerhard, was a son of Carl Gerhard and Fraulein Steiger. There were six children born to Dr. and Mrs. Herman Gerhard,--three boys, Erwin, Paul and Werner and three girls, Karola, Adela and Minnie.
In 1903, Paul went with his father and mother and family to Wiesbaden, Germany, a health resort, to spend the summer. Here in July of the same year, Paul's youngest sister was born. All the other children of Dr. and Mrs. Gerhard were born in the United States. From Wiesbaden, the family moved to Berlin, where Dr. Gerhard filled the responsible position of foreign correspondent for an American newspaper syndicate. In 1903, Dr. Gerhard, specializing in journalism and national economics, took his Ph. D Degree at Heidelberg. During the time Paul's mother studied art under the renowned artist, Huffman.
Happy memories of Paul's childhood belong to the time between his ninth and fourteenth year when he went to the Royal Prince Henry Gymnasium. While he was in this school, he learned the fundamental processes of education, did historical research work and studied French and Latin. However, it was his mother who taught him to appreciate art, literature and opera and his father who taught him philosophy and the high ideals of Christianity. In school and social life, Paul was a leader, to the admiration of his many friends. But a desire for freedom stirred within him, and in 1909, he returned alone to the United States by way of Hamburg, Baltimore, Chicago and Winonia, Minnesota. For a short time he made his home with Dr. and Mrs. Hans Leichtenstein of Winonia. He attended the Winonia High School for the special purpose of studying English grammar, rhetoric and literature. In the meantime, Dr. Gerhard with his family returned to the United States to accept the editorship of the Lincoln Free Press of Nebraska. At the Nebraska State Fair in 1910, Paul was responsible for his mother's art work having been exhibited at the Fair.
In 1911, Dr. Herman Gerhard came to Jackson County, made a settlement and named it Deutschburg. He influenced many of his friends to make their homes in this part of Texas. Among those who came, we find such famous names as Dr. Eichman, Count Naglo, Lindoff, Pohlenz, Fisher, Koenig, Wendt, Tschersich, John Rampmeier, Frederich Schmidt, Henry Schutte, Herman Rhoda, Dick Schmidt, E. Johs, F. W. Schmidt and Charles Egger.
The first site for the Gerhard home was located near the east Caranchua River. Several homes were built on the tracts of land laid out by the Valley Fruit Farm and Garden Company. Bath houses and diving boards were built along the river; boats were made for fishing. For the first few years, crops were good. Development took place rapidly.
In 1913, Paul, then a boy of eighteen years, left Deutschburg to take a position with the McCade and Steen Company of Victoria. In 1919 he enlisted in the United States Army to fight in the World War. After one month of training, he was sent to France. There he served for eleven months. After the Armistice, Paul returned to the United States by way of New York, Canada and Chicago where his family then resided. He was honorably discharged from the army at Camp Grant, Illinois, June 24, 1919. Paul returned to Deutschburg in July, 1919, and on November 7 of the same year he married Anna Eloge.
Anna Eloge, born December 5, 1895, near Syracuse, Nebraska, was the youngest child of the family of three girls and three boys. When she was eleven months old, her mother, Marie Eloge died. From that time, she made her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schutte. Anna attended the Twin Oak School near Elk Creek, Nebraska. On April 4, 1909 she received a diploma of confirmation. On October 10, 1913, with her uncle and aunt, she arrived in Deutschburg where she has made her home ever since. On January 29, 1920, Anna's father died in Deutschburg.
On February 16, of the same year, Mr. Henry Schutte died. The third loved one to be lost to the family within the year was Dr. Herman Gerhard who died September 5, in Chicago; his body was cremated, and his ashes were buried in Deutschburg Cemetery. At present Mrs. Herman Gerhard is residing in Berlin, Germany.
After the death of Mr. Henry Schutte, the farm was left in charge of Mrs. Henry Schutte and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerhard.
Mrs. Henry Schutte was born November 11, 1857, at Booknop, Germany; came to the United States in 1892; settled in Talmadge, Nebraska; bore one son who died at the age of nineteen in Nebraska; came to Jackson County, October 10, 1913, with her husband and the two children, Anna Eloge and Louise Schmidt, whom she had taken to rear; bought land at her present home; and became a permanent resident of Deutschburg.
Louise Schmidt was born January 13, 1910 in Auburn, Nebraska; went to live with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schutte after the death of her mother; at the age of three, accompanied the Schutte family to Deutschburg; lived in the home with Paul and Anna Gerhard after the death of Mr. Schutte; was graduated from the Palacios High School in May, 1928; attended the Texas Business institute of Houston in 1928; returned to Deutschburg, in August 1933, where she became an ardent supporter of the church, school and 4-H Club.
To Paul and Anna Gerhard seven children have been born, Martha, born August 10, 1920; Emma, Adele, Bertha, Anna, Paul, Jr., and Irene.
Martha, a beautiful and talented girl, has brought many honors to the Deutschburg School. Several times she has won first place in declamation at County Meets. In 1935, she wrote a perfect spelling paper in the senior contest at the Interscholastic Meet in Edna. She is now a senior in the Palacios High School.
Emma, who is artistically inclined, is able to give many interpretations of classical dances. In 1934, at the Interscholastic Meet, she led the Rhythm Band and won first honors in the contest. In 1935 she won the junior spelling contest at the county meet. She is now a sophomore in the Palacios High School.
Adele, who is characterized by her quiet and gentle manner, took the leading part as Goddess of Music in the musical concert at the Edna Centennial Fair. She is now in her last year of the grammar grades.
Bertha, who is talented in all the lines of learning, is characterized by her untiring efforts which have always led to success. In 1935 and 1936 she directed the Rhythm Band which won first honors. At the Edna Centennial Fair, she gave a beautiful interpretation of a Spanish dance. Her grades are always high. Her beauty and intelligence point the way to future success.
Anna entered her first term of school in 1935. Her ability in learning to write was remarkable. She did her other school work equally well. She gave an interpretation of the Minuet Dance at the Edna Centennial Fair which was admired by everyone.
Paul, Jr., will enter the first term of school this year. He is a healthy and strong child. At his early age, he shows tendencies of being like his father.
Irene, the youngest child, is strong, healthy and beautiful.
From 1924 to 1925, Paul Gerhard worked in Hood River, Oregon, where he made contracts with fruit ranchers. Since that time he has resided permanently in Deutschburg. At present, due to the requests of his friends, he is running for Commissioner of Precinct Number four.
Throughout the years, has been a steady supporter of the community, the church and the school. With his broad experience and background, he is able to exercise unerring judgment in many problems that my arise. He is noted for his good will and kindness and may be written "as one who loves his fellow men."
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Frederick Schmidt was born at Steinberghaff, on October 7, 1868. He spent his childhood days on the farm with his parents. At the age of eight his mother died. He attended the folk school for eleven years, learning the fundamental principles of education. The courses consisted of geometry, navigation and mathematics. He studied with a purpose in view of becoming a sea officer. Due to the illness of his father, Frederick was compelled to remain at home to care for the eighty acre farm. At the age of twenty, he went to the army and served three years in Berlin as a member of the "Kaiser Franc Richmond Guard."
In 1889, he met and fell in love with Augusta Knote, a daughter of Carl Knote, a farmer, in Thuring. In 1892, due to the influence of his brother, Henning, Frederick came to the United States, by way of New York. By train he traveled five days and nights to Auburn, Nebraska. Immediately he went to farming. During Christmas time, in 1892, Augusta Knote came to Auburn, Nebraska, from Germany to be married to Frederick Schmidt. The ceremonies of marriage were performed January 12, 1893. The young couple rented a farm and became successful. A child, named Mary, was born September 28, 1893, who died when she was fourteen months old.
The next child, Emma, was born June 13, 1895. The Schmidts continued to progress by raising corn, wheat, oats and cattle. On October 8, 1896, a son, Carl, was born.
Mr. Schmidt, a member of the German Krierfahrien, made annual trips to Omaha to take part in military ceremonies. In these celebrations, the members took part in drilling, dancing, singing and making a merry time.
Here at Auburn, were born Otto, April 23, 1899; Remmer, May 21, 1900; Paul, June 29, 1901; Rosa, February 25, 1904; Harry, January 30, 1906; Frederick, Jr., June 16, 1908; and Selma, April 25, 1911. In 1910 at Auburn, Mr. Schmidt took his last citizenship papers.
In 1911 Frederick Schmidt and his wife had accumulated property valued at $5000 in Kansas lands. One year previously, he had met Dr. Herman Gerhard and became acquainted through him of the opportunities offered in Jackson County, Texas.
In December, 1912, Mr. Schmidt traded his Kansas lands for property in Deutschburg where he moved and has lived ever since. On May 16, 1913, a son, Herman, the first child to be born in Deutschburg, was named in honor of Dr. Gerhard. In November, 1915, the first wedding was celebrated for Emma Schmidt and Erwin Gerhard. To them a son, Herman was born October 19, 1916. The community mourned the death of Emma Schmidt Gerhard, January 30, 1920.
In 1914 Otto went to South Dakota to farm. He married in Malcolm, Nebraska, to Ida Dienert, November, 1928; Remmer was the only member of the family present at the wedding. In 1923 Carl married Anna Schmidt at Deutschburg; two boys and one girl were born to them.
In 1928, Remmer went to Lincoln, Nebraska to work on the Burlington railroad. He married Rosetta Dienert, November 23, 1929; one child was born, Erma Jean.
Rosa married Sam Schliesser of Caranchua, November, 1922; they lived in Caranchua for several years. For the past eleven years, they have made their home at Atascosa, Texas.
In 1923 Frederick, Jr. joined a German liner and went to Hamburg, Bremen and Bremenhaven, Germany. For eleven years, he followed the life of the sea; sailed under the flags of the United States, Holland, Canada, Great Britain, German and France; circumnavigated the globe twice; reached the rank of Chief Quartermaster on the S. S. Pennsylvania and Panama Mail Steam Ship Company; was a student of aeronautical engineering; and attended Baylor University in 1935. For the past year, Frederick Jr. has been employed on his father's farm.
Paul, Harry and Remmer have been on the old home place for the past six years.
Mrs. Schmidt died November 11, 1934. Her family and the community have missed her gracious and kind influence.
In May, 1935 Selma returned home, after spending five years in Lincoln, Nebraska. Herman was graduated from the Lincoln High School in June, 1936.
For the past twenty-five years, Mr. Schmidt and family have been cooperative in all civic, religious and educational activities in Deutschburg.
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Erhardt Johs was born October 26, 1880, in Jalagons, Hunkarin, Austria-Hungary. He was educated to be a tinner and business administrator, having four years in commercial training and three years in business training. On March 13, 1904, he left Europe to come to the United States. The trip was made by the way of New York, Galveston and Los Angeles. On his arrival in New York, he received his first Citizenship Papers. Immediately on his arrival in Los Angeles, April 16, 1904, Mr. Johs went to work as a painter. Here he met and married Elizabeth Werz, formerly of Jalagons. They married April 13, 1905. In this city, a son, named John, was born in August, 1907.
Before Mr. Johs came to the United States, he traveled extensively in Europe. He visited in Rumania, Jugoslavia, Italy, Germany and Austria-Hungary. Practically all the trips were made by boat.
In March 1909, Erhardt Johs and his family moved to Richardson, North Dakota. In May of the same year, their son, John, died. While they were in Richardson, three sons were born, named John, March 9, 1909; Joe, August 17, 1911; and Tony February 3, 1913.
In January, 1912, Mr. and Mrs. Erhardt Johs received their last Citizenship Papers, at Dickerson, North Dakota.
Mr. and Mrs. Johs and family moved to Deutschburg the seventeenth day of November, 1913. They made their first home in the building south of the school house. In this house were born Erich, May 30, 1915; Albert, Henry, and Alice. Later, they moved to the home now occupied by Mr. Paul Gerhard. In this new home, another boy, Frank, was born. A year later they bought the home that they live in now.
John Johs, the oldest boy, was graduated with highest honors from the Palacios High School in 1927. He received a three-hundred dollar scholarship. He attended Schriner College in Kerrville. He was graduated from this college in 1929. For the past seven years, John has been employed by the Humble Oil Company in Houston. At present he holds the responsible position of Office Manager over the Accounting Department. He married Ruby Neely, February 17, 1934. One child, named Patricia Ann, was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Johs.
Joe Johs, the second son, finished the Deutschburg School and immediately became interested in the ranching business. On November 1, 1931, he married Rosele Cavallin. At first they made their home in Deutschburg. Later, they moved to Olivia. In Olivia a girl, named Emma Jane Elizabeth, was born. After their return to Deutschburg, another girl, named Josephine Esabel, was born. Joe Johs is now farming in Deutschburg. He is, also in charge of a section of Mr. Jim Weed's ranch.
Tony, the third son, was graduated from the Yoakum High School in 1933. In June the following year, he joined the United States Navy where he is at present.
Erich, the fourth son, attended the Deutschburg junior high school. His interests are turned toward agriculture. At present he is farming for himself besides helping his father on the home place.
Albert, the fifth son, was graduated from the Palacios High School in June, 1935. At present he is classed as a sophomore in Rice Institute, Houston.
The other three children, Henry, Alice and Frank are classed in the Palacios High school as Senior, Sophomore and Freshman, respectively. Frank has done outstanding work in the Deutschburg School. Henry won first place in senior spelling at the Interscholastic Meet at Edna in 1935. Alice has been an active worker with the 4-H Club for several years.
For the twenty-three years that Mr.
and Mrs. Erhardt Johs have resided in Deutschburg, their services
have been outstanding. Mr. Johns has held such responsible positions
as trustee of the school (for eighteen years), drainage commissioner
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John Rampmeier was born January 12, 1872, in Schluchtern, Baden, Germany.
He came from a family of farmers. He attended the public school from the age of six to fourteen, finishing the eighth grade. From 14 to 16 years he attended the school for Brewers and Malsters. Then from 18 to 21 years of age he worked in the brewery. At the age of 21 years he entered the army, serving for two years in Mewhlhawsen in Alsasse Lorranse, on his discharge from the army, he returned to the brewery and worked there until 1896.
In the year 1896 he was united in marriage to Johanna Tritt of Ulumander County, Wurtenberg, Germany. The next six years of his life was spent working for the railroad in Old Heidelberg. Three children were born, two sons, Herman and Hans, and one daughter, Lena.
On April 11, 1904 he came to the United States, settling in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Here he worked for a short time in San Antonio.
In 1913 he came to Deutschburg where he bought land. He returned to Minneapolis and again in 1915 he visited Deutschburg. This time he worked for a short time in San Antonio.
In the year 1907 he was saddened by the loss of his only daughter. A year later, August 13, his son, Alvin was born.
He came to Deutschburg September 24, 1920, and made his home. Farming has been his occupation ever since. Death called his life companion on July 30, 1931.
He and his entire family are of the Lutheran faith. He has up to this date been a resident of Deutschburg for sixteen years.
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The family records show that in the year of 1926, in the month of October, when everything was set for the winter, after many years of roaming from place to place, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cavallin and children decided to settle on a place of their own. Mr. Cavalin and his wife, Annie, discussed the proposition and after much consideration, bought the Manley-Sexton farm, a tract of 640 acres, in a rundown condition at the time.
With a willingness to make a home for themselves, they repaired and cleaned the place to make it habitable. In the following years, with the help of the children, Mr. and Mrs. Cavallin worked hard and made a fairly good crop, considering the new land and many difficulties to over come.
On September 29, 1928 their daughter, Laura, became ill from appendicitis had have to be operated.
In 1929, when very few people made anything on the farm, including their family, Mr. and Mrs. Cavallin got a two year oil lease on their land and as a result were able to meet their bills.
In 1930, Claude, an older son, underwent an operation for appendicitis.
On July 8, 1934, sorrow fell over the family when Mr. Cavallin, the leader, died. Mr. Cavallin was honorable man, a good supporter of his family, and, in community service, he held the position of trustee of the school.
Before Mr. Cavallin had passed on to his reward, he had started a fine, large barn, but the barn was never finished, because a storm struck and destroyed the unfinished structure in the middle of July, the same month that he passed away.
At present Mrs. Cavallin is still going on in her best way, hoping that some day her efforts will be rewarded. Of the 640 acres, 200 acres are being cultivated with a Farm-All tractor, a four-row outfit of the best quality.
There are four children at home now, out of a family of ten. The others are married and live nearly, except Clarence and his family who live in East Texas.
The prospects for crops this year are good.
Family Record of Births and Places: Mr. John Cavallin, Kansas, January 31, 1881 Mrs. Annie Cavallin, Swede Home, Nebraska, October 18, 1883 Clarence , La Ward, January 14, 1902 Ellen, Olivia, November 13, 1904 Clyde, Ganado, November 7, 1907 Claud, Ganado, November 7, 1907 Laura, Ganado, January 22, 1910 Calvin, Ganado, November 9, 1909 Rosalee, Ganado, April 2, 1914 Frances, Ganado Ivan, Palacios Mable, Palacios
At present Julian L. Rogers who came
from the Rio Grande Valley is assisting Mrs. Cavallin on the farm.
Julian has been a good citizen, being agreeable and friendly with
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At thirteen he prepared ground, planted, cultivated and harvested a crop of 10 acres of cotton and corn. This crop was made with a yoke of oxen.
Pen money was made by doing odd jobs for neighbors. He picked cotton by moonlight through one cotton season, and the money derived from this labor was used to buy a cow. This cow was the basis of a large herd.
From Weimer the family moved to Fayette County and from here they moved to Lavaca County.
In 1886 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Dreyer. Two sons were born to this union, Otto and Henry. Death claimed his wife in 1891 and a few months later he son Henry followed her in death. He then allowed his other son Otto to be adopted by the Martins of San Antonio. Mr. Neuszer's health being slightly impaired, he went to Shiner, Texas. Here he followed the butcher's trade for several years.
Later he moved to Cuero, in DeWitt County, where he bought land and farmed for several years.
On November 24, 1897 he was united in marriage to Catherine Hester of Cuero, Texas, DeWitt County. Their first child, a girl, was born August 3, 1899, dying at birth. On September 8, 1900 another girl was born, also dying at birth. Then June 25, 1903 a son, Leo was born. Another son, William, was born, April 23, 1906. Three years later a daughter, Rubye was born March 1, 1909.
He then engaged in the real estate business besides farming on a small scale. For sometime he made his home at Pilgrim, Texas in Gonzales County. He and his family then moved to Orange Grove, Jim Wells County, here he owned and operated a large ranch for several years. He moved to Sandia in the same county where he farmed for five years. From there he moved to Mathis, Texas, San Patricio County. A few years later he moved back to Sandia to engage in the truck farming business again.
The year 1921 found him and his family moving to Sample, Texas, Gonzales County, where he farmed for six years, besides carrying on real estate business.
On January 23, 1927 he and his family moved to Deutschburg where he continued his real estate business and farming.
Mr. Neuszer is of the Catholic faith. He has been to date a resident of Deutschburg for ten years.
At present his daughter Rubye and
her husband, Alvin Rampmeier and their son Kenneth are making their
home with Mr. and Mrs. Neuszer. The two families are noted for their
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Amelia Hanzelka Brocker was born January 19, 1901, at Shiner, Texas; moved with her parents to Baylor County and here entered her first school; lived in Baylor County five years; moved to a farm near Yoakum; attended school at the Beasley School and the Convent at Shiner; quit school at the age of fourteen years; finished the fifth grade. She had many friends and relatives who made her life happy. She married J. V. Brocker in Koerth, Texas, at the Catholic church, January 10, 1927 where he was honored by a large crowd attending the wedding, the numbers running to 300 or more, barbecue being served to everyone and a dance being held until 2:00 a. m. She moved to Deutschburg to join her husband in the ranching business. Here she has been an active member of the 4-H club, civic and educational activities. As a home maker she is not to be excelled; her interest in keeping the surrounding of the home is shown by the well-kept yards, the fruit orchard and the garden.
Joseph Virgil Brocker was born February 14, 1901, near Koerth, Texas; went to live in Koerth at the age of one year, where his father was a merchant; at the age of seven entered the Gephart school; entered St. Mary's College at San Antonio in his sixth year of school; made his home in Koerth until he was eighteen; moved to Jackson County where he made his home with his brother until he was twenty-five years old. He then went to Collegeport where he was field foreman for the Collegeport Rice and Irrigation Company for three years; and moved to Deutschburg in 1926 where he has resided ever since. Shortly after his marriage to Amelia Hanzelka, he moved from the Kopnisky farm to the Jordan-Campbell place, and from there the couple moved to the old Wilrodt place where they have been for the past five years. Mr. Brocker has been trustee of the school for two terms. In education and social activity Mr. Brocker is known for his quiet and unassuming manner in getting the work done.
For short periods at a time, Jeff Meinke has made his home with the Brockers, assisting in ranching.
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Mr. and Mrs. B. Gillaspie moved to
Deutschburg in 1929. After four years of residence here they moved
away. Again they moved to the community in 1926. The children
Lillard, Dorothy and Otho Lee have all attended the Deutschburg
School. In May, 1926, Dorothy was graduated from the grammar grades
here. Otho Lee is now in the third grade. Dorothy and Otho Lee took
part in the Edna Centennial Fair; Dorothy represented Miss Texas and
Otho Lee a French pioneer. Both the pupils are well mannered and
studious. The family has given their loyal support in the school
work and other activities. They have expressed their pleasure of the
Community Fair held April 30, 1936. Dorothy showed a kind and
unprejudiced manner toward all the school children; her attitude
toward her teacher was right. Many of her friends will miss her, as
she will leave for the Palacios High School where she will be
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Charles William Polifka was born November 5, 1875 at Donnerwitz, Austria, a suburb of Vienna. When two years of age he was brought to this county by his parents, landing at New York City and going to Ellis County, Kansas. Here he met Pauline Karlin when both were but children. On February 5, 1903 they were married and settled in Raton, New Mexico, where he was head hostler of the important Santa Fe shops. In 1909 Mr. Polifka was stricken with Bright's disease and was confined to the Santa Fe Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Upon his discharge, one year after entering the hospital, he was ordered to move to South Texas. He had bought land in Deutschburg in October, 1910, and when he came to Texas he decided this was too small and rented a farm near Blessing. After farming here for nine years he with his family of five children, moved to Watsonville, California. Here he worked for the Granite Rock and Construction Company until failing health again forced him to return to Texas. He arrived in Palacios September 27, 1932, and immediately began improving his farm in Deutschburg. November 28, 1932, he, his wife, and youngest son moved on their farm and have since been living a quiet, peaceful life making their living farming cotton and corn, making hay and raising cattle, chickens and turkeys.
Pauline Polifka was born in Ellis County, Kansas, August 29, 1883. She was the daughter of the first immigrant county commissioner, Jacob Karlin. After marrying Charles Polifka she has always been the helping and devoted wife. Mr. and Mrs. Prolifka raised five children, Leo, born April 14, 1904; Helen, born November 12, 1905; Joseph, born October 4, 1907; Karl, born December 1, 1910; and Frank, born May 19, 1913.
Leo Polifka was graduated as valedictorian from Blessing High School in 1921. That summer he was sent to Watsonville, California, where he attended high school for one year and was graduated as the highest ranking boy and sixth highest in the class in June 1922. He was employed by the Granite Rock Company until the time of his death, February 10, 1923.
Helen Polifka attended school in Blessing, Texas, and Watsonville, California. She met Lewis Letternich in 1924 and became his wife June 16, 1926. She is the mother of a boy, Lewis, Jr., and a girl, Rose Mary.
Joseph Polifka attended school in Blessing, Texas, Watsonville, California, and Santa Cruz, California, where he was graduated from high school with honors June 16, 1926. He later attended the University of California at Berkeley where he studied mechanical engineering and received his B. S. degree May 11, 1934. He is now an engineer for the United States Department of Agriculture.
Karl Polifka attended school in Blessing, Texas, and Watsonville, California. During the time he attended high school in Watsonville, California, he became one of the best football players in his high school league. After graduating with honors from high school he attended the University of California and the University of Texas. He was married to Helen Gregg, October 18, 1931. He has completed three years of pre-medical work and intends to finish and receive his M. D. degree.
Frank Polika attended school in Blessing, Texas, and Watsonville, California. He was graduated with honors from high school and later attended the University of California for one semester. In 1932 he returned to Texas with his parents. In September, 1935 he registered in Texas A. & M. College to resume his studies. He is now classed as a sophomore.
In school and civic activities the Polifkas have always been loyal supporters. Mrs. Polifka is known for her fine pastries. Several times she has received prizes for cakes at school fairs. Her contributions to worthy causes will long be remembered.
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John William and Laura Viola Littleton moved to Deutschburg, January 27, 1934. They bought twenty acres from Wymer Richardson and Company. Since they came they have purchased eleven cows and four horses.
The first year, they were very successful, raising 235 turkeys and 600 chickens. The second year, due to heavy rains, they were able to raise only 16 turkeys and 100 chickens. Mrs. Littleton is skillful in handling an incubator. In the past year, she took 200 chickens from the incubator for the people of the community besides a great number for herself.
Mr. and Mrs. Littleton are active members of the social and school life of the community. Mrs. Littleton is a member of the 4-H club, a reporter for news to the Edna Herald and sponsor for the Girls' 4-H Club plays. These new comers will long be remembered for the gracious and kind favors they have extended the school.
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Settlers of Deutschburg whose history at present can not be obtained.
The Salsbury family--Nebraska farmers. Hill Stayton--Edna rancher. John Evers--Nebraska farmer. The Knopp Family--Texas farmers. Atwater family--New Mexico miners. Charles Thatcher and family--Nebraska railroad employee. Chadwick--Nebraska blacksmith. Mason family--Civil engineer of Pennsylvania. Tschersich family--Farmers. Moore Family--Miners. Hurta family--Texas Miners. Kopnisky family--Texas miners and musicians. Sexton family--Bay City ranchers. Leonard family--Austria blacksmith. Kunover--New Mexico miner. Egger--Montana rancher. Charlie Jurcheck--New Mexico miner. Zaplata--Austria miners. Louis Vrana and family--Farmers. Mr. and Mrs. John Hillyard--Farmers.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Baltazar and
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