Clinton, Missouri
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Langhammer, about two miles west of Golden Gate church, with their eight children pre-celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last Thursday, and the first family reuni0n in 30 years. Mr. and Mrs. Langhammer were wed February 22, but held the celebration the 10th as their two daughters were visiting from Iowa. The joy of the occasion will long be etched on their memories, augmented by the family group photographs taken by a Clinton photographer who went to the home as Mrs. Langhammer was unable to leave the house.
The eight children are Mrs. Edgar Lawrence and Mrs. Chas. Bagby of Manchester, Ia., John and Will Langhammer of Leonard, Mo., Mrs. Paul Abraham and George Langhammer, near the home; Albert and Henry of Clinton. Grandchildren present included Lewis Lawrence; Joe, Edward, Irene and Marie Bagby; Leo, Anton, Georgie and Charles Abraham; Betty Ann Langhammer, also Miss Coletta Bichsel, daughter of Mrs. Paul Abraham.
Mrs. Langhammer, born Otillia Fischer, May 26, 1861, near Carlsbad, Austria-Hungary (at that time), was orphaned when about 13 years old, and "worked out" for $30.00 a year. Then it was customary for the hired help to assist in the fields, which work was all accomplished by hand.
Mr. Langhammer was born January 22, 1859, also near Carlsbad where he was reared. Military laws compelled a few years' service in the army, and it was also the law that all young men learn some trade. Mr. Langhammer did not have to enter the army during the first two years and in the meantime learned masonry. Rather than forego his trade by entering the army when he reached his maximum age, he decided to face the future in a new country and came to the United States in 1882.
He liked the United States and a few months after sent for his childhood sweetheart, who came across with his mother and joined him in Iowa. Their wedding day, 55 years ago, was extremely cold and the deep snow hid the fences so that when the couple drove to Petersburg, Iowa, where they were married at High Mass, they had no roads to follow. They learned many American customs and the English language from their children as they were taught at school.
Reared a farmer, Mr. Langhammer has continued in this occupation and, assisted by his sons, operated a 300 acre farm near Leonard, Mo., where they moved about 1903, but he has also found time to engage in his chosen trade, masonry, and is likewise skilled in building. He and his family came to Henry county in 1912 and here, Mr. Langhammer did all the masonry work for the Immaculate Conception church at Montrose. Later he purchased the 160 acre farm where Audie Foster now lives, but about ten years ago, reduced the farm to 80 acres and now employs himself with his fine garden, his strawberries and vineyard. He helps his son, George, care for the latter's well-known orchard which is not far from the home. Mr. Langhammer, genial and kindly, has put into practice his inherent thrift from German ancestors. He is fond of reading which has become more of a pleasure as his hearing prevents him from enjoying their radio.
Mrs. Langhammer is a true helpmate and loving mother. She has always managed her household, and until the past few years, assisted with the gardening, kept her flower beds and raised the flock of poultry. She especially likes the radio and last Thursday, her favorite singer over the air, Tex Owen, gave for this occasion, "Little Mother of the Hills."
Mr. and Mrs. Langhammer are devoted members of the Holy Rosary church at Clinton and the day was made more enjoyable to them by the presence of Rev. H. J. Beeler. The Ladies Circle of their church presented them a lovely basket of fruit and goodies, and the happiness of this celebration so outshone that of their golden wedding anniversary that they look forward to their 60th milestone of life together. They attribute their long life to hard work and honesty to all.
Their daughter, Mrs. Paul Abraham, made the special cake, a three-tier angel food, iced in white and decorated with blue and gold and a miniature bride and bridegroom. Besides this were several other cakes, pies and other foods that made a feast, all of which were enjoyed by the honorees.
They have 36 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. George Joseph Bichsel, of Osceola, and their three months old son, William Joseph, spent the preceding Sunday with them.
Besides the children and grandchildren, others present included: Mrs. Will Langhammer of Leonard; Mrs. W. Smith of Masonville; Mrs. Elizabeth Wakefield and Tom Sweeney, Calhoun; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fessler, Clem, Georgia and Leona, Montrose; Mesdames George Langhammer, Henry Goslin, Harold, Donald and Franklin, Claud Nolting, Evona and Lola; Misses Bernice Bell and Rosalee Johnson; Messrs. Paul Abraham, Paul Foster; Messrs. and Mesdames Lou Nolting, Joe Griffith and Beulah, Wade Mitchell of Clinton. Frank Romine and Philip Carter called. Mrs. Bagby and children left Friday and the others present from a distance left Saturday.
Clinton Eye, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, Thursday, June 22, 1944, page 6.
--Mrs. J. Langhammer died on Monday, June 19, 1944, at Manchester, Ia., where she had made her home the past year and a half with her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Lawrence.A stroke of paralysis early in May made her bedfast, after almost five years of semi-invalidism.
--Otillia Fischer was born May 26, 1861 near Carlsbad, in Austria-Hungary. At the age of 13 she was orphaned, and when a young lady of 20 years she came to America with the parents of her fiance, Joe Langhammer. The latter had preceded them to this land of opportunity by a year, settling near Manchester, Ia. There his parents and future bride also made their home, and February 22, 1882, Miss Fischer and Mr. Langhammer were married.
--In 1903 they moved to north-east Missouri and nine years later came to the Golden Gate neighborhood south of Clinton which remained their home until his death two years ago.
--Their union was blessed with nine children, seven of the circle surviving their beloved parents. They are Mrs. Lawrence of Manchester; Mrs. Clara Bagby, near Manchester; John and Will Langhammer of Leonard, Mo.; Mrs. Paul Abraham and George Langhammer of the Golden Gate community, and Albert Langhammer of Clinton. She also leaves a large number of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
--Mrs. Langhammer was a devout Catholic throughout her life, and cherished her home and family. Besides the many duties required of her by her large family, she created in her children a love for beauty and sweetness, by surrounding their home with lovely flowers.
--Funeral services have been tentatively set for the Holy Rosary Church in Clinton Thursday morning. Burial will be at Englewood, with Spore & Son in charge.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Langhammer, about two miles west of Golden Gate church, with their eight children pre-celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last Thursday, and the first family reuni0n in 30 years. Mr. and Mrs. Langhammer were wed February 22, but held the celebration the 10th as their two daughters were visiting from Iowa. The joy of the occasion will long be etched on their memories, augmented by the family group photographs taken by a Clinton photographer who went to the home as Mrs. Langhammer was unable to leave the house.
The eight children are Mrs. Edgar Lawrence and Mrs. Chas. Bagby of Manchester, Ia., John and Will Langhammer of Leonard, Mo., Mrs. Paul Abraham and George Langhammer, near the home; Albert and Henry of Clinton. Grandchildren present included Lewis Lawrence; Joe, Edward, Irene and Marie Bagby; Leo, Anton, Georgie and Charles Abraham; Betty Ann Langhammer, also Miss Coletta Bichsel, daughter of Mrs. Paul Abraham.
Mrs. Langhammer, born Otillia Fischer, May 26, 1861, near Carlsbad, Austria-Hungary (at that time), was orphaned when about 13 years old, and "worked out" for $30.00 a year. Then it was customary for the hired help to assist in the fields, which work was all accomplished by hand.
Mr. Langhammer was born January 22, 1859, also near Carlsbad where he was reared. Military laws compelled a few years' service in the army, and it was also the law that all young men learn some trade. Mr. Langhammer did not have to enter the army during the first two years and in the meantime learned masonry. Rather than forego his trade by entering the army when he reached his maximum age, he decided to face the future in a new country and came to the United States in 1882.
He liked the United States and a few months after sent for his childhood sweetheart, who came across with his mother and joined him in Iowa. Their wedding day, 55 years ago, was extremely cold and the deep snow hid the fences so that when the couple drove to Petersburg, Iowa, where they were married at High Mass, they had no roads to follow. They learned many American customs and the English language from their children as they were taught at school.
Reared a farmer, Mr. Langhammer has continued in this occupation and, assisted by his sons, operated a 300 acre farm near Leonard, Mo., where they moved about 1903, but he has also found time to engage in his chosen trade, masonry, and is likewise skilled in building. He and his family came to Henry county in 1912 and here, Mr. Langhammer did all the masonry work for the Immaculate Conception church at Montrose. Later he purchased the 160 acre farm where Audie Foster now lives, but about ten years ago, reduced the farm to 80 acres and now employs himself with his fine garden, his strawberries and vineyard. He helps his son, George, care for the latter's well-known orchard which is not far from the home. Mr. Langhammer, genial and kindly, has put into practice his inherent thrift from German ancestors. He is fond of reading which has become more of a pleasure as his hearing prevents him from enjoying their radio.
Mrs. Langhammer is a true helpmate and loving mother. She has always managed her household, and until the past few years, assisted with the gardening, kept her flower beds and raised the flock of poultry. She especially likes the radio and last Thursday, her favorite singer over the air, Tex Owen, gave for this occasion, "Little Mother of the Hills."
Mr. and Mrs. Langhammer are devoted members of the Holy Rosary church at Clinton and the day was made more enjoyable to them by the presence of Rev. H. J. Beeler. The Ladies Circle of their church presented them a lovely basket of fruit and goodies, and the happiness of this celebration so outshone that of their golden wedding anniversary that they look forward to their 60th milestone of life together. They attribute their long life to hard work and honesty to all.
Their daughter, Mrs. Paul Abraham, made the special cake, a three-tier angel food, iced in white and decorated with blue and gold and a miniature bride and bridegroom. Besides this were several other cakes, pies and other foods that made a feast, all of which were enjoyed by the honorees.
They have 36 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. George Joseph Bichsel, of Osceola, and their three months old son, William Joseph, spent the preceding Sunday with them.
Besides the children and grandchildren, others present included: Mrs. Will Langhammer of Leonard; Mrs. W. Smith of Masonville; Mrs. Elizabeth Wakefield and Tom Sweeney, Calhoun; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fessler, Clem, Georgia and Leona, Montrose; Mesdames George Langhammer, Henry Goslin, Harold, Donald and Franklin, Claud Nolting, Evona and Lola; Misses Bernice Bell and Rosalee Johnson; Messrs. Paul Abraham, Paul Foster; Messrs. and Mesdames Lou Nolting, Joe Griffith and Beulah, Wade Mitchell of Clinton. Frank Romine and Philip Carter called. Mrs. Bagby and children left Friday and the others present from a distance left Saturday.
Clinton Eye, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, Thursday, June 22, 1944, page 6.
--Mrs. J. Langhammer died on Monday, June 19, 1944, at Manchester, Ia., where she had made her home the past year and a half with her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Lawrence.A stroke of paralysis early in May made her bedfast, after almost five years of semi-invalidism.
--Otillia Fischer was born May 26, 1861 near Carlsbad, in Austria-Hungary. At the age of 13 she was orphaned, and when a young lady of 20 years she came to America with the parents of her fiance, Joe Langhammer. The latter had preceded them to this land of opportunity by a year, settling near Manchester, Ia. There his parents and future bride also made their home, and February 22, 1882, Miss Fischer and Mr. Langhammer were married.
--In 1903 they moved to north-east Missouri and nine years later came to the Golden Gate neighborhood south of Clinton which remained their home until his death two years ago.
--Their union was blessed with nine children, seven of the circle surviving their beloved parents. They are Mrs. Lawrence of Manchester; Mrs. Clara Bagby, near Manchester; John and Will Langhammer of Leonard, Mo.; Mrs. Paul Abraham and George Langhammer of the Golden Gate community, and Albert Langhammer of Clinton. She also leaves a large number of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
--Mrs. Langhammer was a devout Catholic throughout her life, and cherished her home and family. Besides the many duties required of her by her large family, she created in her children a love for beauty and sweetness, by surrounding their home with lovely flowers.
--Funeral services have been tentatively set for the Holy Rosary Church in Clinton Thursday morning. Burial will be at Englewood, with Spore & Son in charge.
Clinton, Missouri
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Langhammer, about two miles west of Golden Gate church, with their eight children pre-celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last Thursday, and the first family reuni0n in 30 years. Mr. and Mrs. Langhammer were wed February 22, but held the celebration the 10th as their two daughters were visiting from Iowa. The joy of the occasion will long be etched on their memories, augmented by the family group photographs taken by a Clinton photographer who went to the home as Mrs. Langhammer was unable to leave the house.
The eight children are Mrs. Edgar Lawrence and Mrs. Chas. Bagby of Manchester, Ia., John and Will Langhammer of Leonard, Mo., Mrs. Paul Abraham and George Langhammer, near the home; Albert and Henry of Clinton. Grandchildren present included Lewis Lawrence; Joe, Edward, Irene and Marie Bagby; Leo, Anton, Georgie and Charles Abraham; Betty Ann Langhammer, also Miss Coletta Bichsel, daughter of Mrs. Paul Abraham.
Mrs. Langhammer, born Otillia Fischer, May 26, 1861, near Carlsbad, Austria-Hungary (at that time), was orphaned when about 13 years old, and "worked out" for $30.00 a year. Then it was customary for the hired help to assist in the fields, which work was all accomplished by hand.
Mr. Langhammer was born January 22, 1859, also near Carlsbad where he was reared. Military laws compelled a few years' service in the army, and it was also the law that all young men learn some trade. Mr. Langhammer did not have to enter the army during the first two years and in the meantime learned masonry. Rather than forego his trade by entering the army when he reached his maximum age, he decided to face the future in a new country and came to the United States in 1882.
He liked the United States and a few months after sent for his childhood sweetheart, who came across with his mother and joined him in Iowa. Their wedding day, 55 years ago, was extremely cold and the deep snow hid the fences so that when the couple drove to Petersburg, Iowa, where they were married at High Mass, they had no roads to follow. They learned many American customs and the English language from their children as they were taught at school.
Reared a farmer, Mr. Langhammer has continued in this occupation and, assisted by his sons, operated a 300 acre farm near Leonard, Mo., where they moved about 1903, but he has also found time to engage in his chosen trade, masonry, and is likewise skilled in building. He and his family came to Henry county in 1912 and here, Mr. Langhammer did all the masonry work for the Immaculate Conception church at Montrose. Later he purchased the 160 acre farm where Audie Foster now lives, but about ten years ago, reduced the farm to 80 acres and now employs himself with his fine garden, his strawberries and vineyard. He helps his son, George, care for the latter's well-known orchard which is not far from the home. Mr. Langhammer, genial and kindly, has put into practice his inherent thrift from German ancestors. He is fond of reading which has become more of a pleasure as his hearing prevents him from enjoying their radio.
Mrs. Langhammer is a true helpmate and loving mother. She has always managed her household, and until the past few years, assisted with the gardening, kept her flower beds and raised the flock of poultry. She especially likes the radio and last Thursday, her favorite singer over the air, Tex Owen, gave for this occasion, "Little Mother of the Hills."
Mr. and Mrs. Langhammer are devoted members of the Holy Rosary church at Clinton and the day was made more enjoyable to them by the presence of Rev. H. J. Beeler. The Ladies Circle of their church presented them a lovely basket of fruit and goodies, and the happiness of this celebration so outshone that of their golden wedding anniversary that they look forward to their 60th milestone of life together. They attribute their long life to hard work and honesty to all.
Their daughter, Mrs. Paul Abraham, made the special cake, a three-tier angel food, iced in white and decorated with blue and gold and a miniature bride and bridegroom. Besides this were several other cakes, pies and other foods that made a feast, all of which were enjoyed by the honorees.
They have 36 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. George Joseph Bichsel, of Osceola, and their three months old son, William Joseph, spent the preceding Sunday with them.
Besides the children and grandchildren, others present included: Mrs. Will Langhammer of Leonard; Mrs. W. Smith of Masonville; Mrs. Elizabeth Wakefield and Tom Sweeney, Calhoun; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fessler, Clem, Georgia and Leona, Montrose; Mesdames George Langhammer, Henry Goslin, Harold, Donald and Franklin, Claud Nolting, Evona and Lola; Misses Bernice Bell and Rosalee Johnson; Messrs. Paul Abraham, Paul Foster; Messrs. and Mesdames Lou Nolting, Joe Griffith and Beulah, Wade Mitchell of Clinton. Frank Romine and Philip Carter called. Mrs. Bagby and children left Friday and the others present from a distance left Saturday.
Clinton Eye, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, Thursday, June 22, 1944, page 6.
--Mrs. J. Langhammer died on Monday, June 19, 1944, at Manchester, Ia., where she had made her home the past year and a half with her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Lawrence.A stroke of paralysis early in May made her bedfast, after almost five years of semi-invalidism.
--Otillia Fischer was born May 26, 1861 near Carlsbad, in Austria-Hungary. At the age of 13 she was orphaned, and when a young lady of 20 years she came to America with the parents of her fiance, Joe Langhammer. The latter had preceded them to this land of opportunity by a year, settling near Manchester, Ia. There his parents and future bride also made their home, and February 22, 1882, Miss Fischer and Mr. Langhammer were married.
--In 1903 they moved to north-east Missouri and nine years later came to the Golden Gate neighborhood south of Clinton which remained their home until his death two years ago.
--Their union was blessed with nine children, seven of the circle surviving their beloved parents. They are Mrs. Lawrence of Manchester; Mrs. Clara Bagby, near Manchester; John and Will Langhammer of Leonard, Mo.; Mrs. Paul Abraham and George Langhammer of the Golden Gate community, and Albert Langhammer of Clinton. She also leaves a large number of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
--Mrs. Langhammer was a devout Catholic throughout her life, and cherished her home and family. Besides the many duties required of her by her large family, she created in her children a love for beauty and sweetness, by surrounding their home with lovely flowers.
--Funeral services have been tentatively set for the Holy Rosary Church in Clinton Thursday morning. Burial will be at Englewood, with Spore & Son in charge.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Langhammer, about two miles west of Golden Gate church, with their eight children pre-celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last Thursday, and the first family reuni0n in 30 years. Mr. and Mrs. Langhammer were wed February 22, but held the celebration the 10th as their two daughters were visiting from Iowa. The joy of the occasion will long be etched on their memories, augmented by the family group photographs taken by a Clinton photographer who went to the home as Mrs. Langhammer was unable to leave the house.
The eight children are Mrs. Edgar Lawrence and Mrs. Chas. Bagby of Manchester, Ia., John and Will Langhammer of Leonard, Mo., Mrs. Paul Abraham and George Langhammer, near the home; Albert and Henry of Clinton. Grandchildren present included Lewis Lawrence; Joe, Edward, Irene and Marie Bagby; Leo, Anton, Georgie and Charles Abraham; Betty Ann Langhammer, also Miss Coletta Bichsel, daughter of Mrs. Paul Abraham.
Mrs. Langhammer, born Otillia Fischer, May 26, 1861, near Carlsbad, Austria-Hungary (at that time), was orphaned when about 13 years old, and "worked out" for $30.00 a year. Then it was customary for the hired help to assist in the fields, which work was all accomplished by hand.
Mr. Langhammer was born January 22, 1859, also near Carlsbad where he was reared. Military laws compelled a few years' service in the army, and it was also the law that all young men learn some trade. Mr. Langhammer did not have to enter the army during the first two years and in the meantime learned masonry. Rather than forego his trade by entering the army when he reached his maximum age, he decided to face the future in a new country and came to the United States in 1882.
He liked the United States and a few months after sent for his childhood sweetheart, who came across with his mother and joined him in Iowa. Their wedding day, 55 years ago, was extremely cold and the deep snow hid the fences so that when the couple drove to Petersburg, Iowa, where they were married at High Mass, they had no roads to follow. They learned many American customs and the English language from their children as they were taught at school.
Reared a farmer, Mr. Langhammer has continued in this occupation and, assisted by his sons, operated a 300 acre farm near Leonard, Mo., where they moved about 1903, but he has also found time to engage in his chosen trade, masonry, and is likewise skilled in building. He and his family came to Henry county in 1912 and here, Mr. Langhammer did all the masonry work for the Immaculate Conception church at Montrose. Later he purchased the 160 acre farm where Audie Foster now lives, but about ten years ago, reduced the farm to 80 acres and now employs himself with his fine garden, his strawberries and vineyard. He helps his son, George, care for the latter's well-known orchard which is not far from the home. Mr. Langhammer, genial and kindly, has put into practice his inherent thrift from German ancestors. He is fond of reading which has become more of a pleasure as his hearing prevents him from enjoying their radio.
Mrs. Langhammer is a true helpmate and loving mother. She has always managed her household, and until the past few years, assisted with the gardening, kept her flower beds and raised the flock of poultry. She especially likes the radio and last Thursday, her favorite singer over the air, Tex Owen, gave for this occasion, "Little Mother of the Hills."
Mr. and Mrs. Langhammer are devoted members of the Holy Rosary church at Clinton and the day was made more enjoyable to them by the presence of Rev. H. J. Beeler. The Ladies Circle of their church presented them a lovely basket of fruit and goodies, and the happiness of this celebration so outshone that of their golden wedding anniversary that they look forward to their 60th milestone of life together. They attribute their long life to hard work and honesty to all.
Their daughter, Mrs. Paul Abraham, made the special cake, a three-tier angel food, iced in white and decorated with blue and gold and a miniature bride and bridegroom. Besides this were several other cakes, pies and other foods that made a feast, all of which were enjoyed by the honorees.
They have 36 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. George Joseph Bichsel, of Osceola, and their three months old son, William Joseph, spent the preceding Sunday with them.
Besides the children and grandchildren, others present included: Mrs. Will Langhammer of Leonard; Mrs. W. Smith of Masonville; Mrs. Elizabeth Wakefield and Tom Sweeney, Calhoun; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fessler, Clem, Georgia and Leona, Montrose; Mesdames George Langhammer, Henry Goslin, Harold, Donald and Franklin, Claud Nolting, Evona and Lola; Misses Bernice Bell and Rosalee Johnson; Messrs. Paul Abraham, Paul Foster; Messrs. and Mesdames Lou Nolting, Joe Griffith and Beulah, Wade Mitchell of Clinton. Frank Romine and Philip Carter called. Mrs. Bagby and children left Friday and the others present from a distance left Saturday.
Clinton Eye, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, Thursday, June 22, 1944, page 6.
--Mrs. J. Langhammer died on Monday, June 19, 1944, at Manchester, Ia., where she had made her home the past year and a half with her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Lawrence.A stroke of paralysis early in May made her bedfast, after almost five years of semi-invalidism.
--Otillia Fischer was born May 26, 1861 near Carlsbad, in Austria-Hungary. At the age of 13 she was orphaned, and when a young lady of 20 years she came to America with the parents of her fiance, Joe Langhammer. The latter had preceded them to this land of opportunity by a year, settling near Manchester, Ia. There his parents and future bride also made their home, and February 22, 1882, Miss Fischer and Mr. Langhammer were married.
--In 1903 they moved to north-east Missouri and nine years later came to the Golden Gate neighborhood south of Clinton which remained their home until his death two years ago.
--Their union was blessed with nine children, seven of the circle surviving their beloved parents. They are Mrs. Lawrence of Manchester; Mrs. Clara Bagby, near Manchester; John and Will Langhammer of Leonard, Mo.; Mrs. Paul Abraham and George Langhammer of the Golden Gate community, and Albert Langhammer of Clinton. She also leaves a large number of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
--Mrs. Langhammer was a devout Catholic throughout her life, and cherished her home and family. Besides the many duties required of her by her large family, she created in her children a love for beauty and sweetness, by surrounding their home with lovely flowers.
--Funeral services have been tentatively set for the Holy Rosary Church in Clinton Thursday morning. Burial will be at Englewood, with Spore & Son in charge.
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