Headline: Clothing Distribution
On the Berg and Wiesenseite by the National Lutheran Council
In our last report in January of this year we could only report the number of individual bundles (of clothing) that were distributed to individual Parishes; Today we are able to report about the distribution in individual colonies as far as the lists we have on hand allow. A great many of the lists are still pending.
Distributed were:
1. Baskakowka; according to a distribution list dated 15 January, 155 persons received 208 items of clothing.
In their letter of thanks the members of the Church Council say among other things:
"One could see joy not only on the faces of recipients but also on the faces of those who received nothing, because they saw that many were helped, that many children were protected against freezing by warm shirts or trousers, that many women could now do their work clothed. We thank and in spirit press the hand of each warm hearted American donor and say to them: Heartfelt thanks! God will repay!"
Signed by: Fr. Rottenner, Loso, Alexander Schaefer, Johann Voelk, Friedrich Emmich.
2. Orlowskoi; according to a list dated 19 January of this year, 368 persons received clothing. "In the name of all those who received clothing, receive our outspoken thanks; may the donors of this clothing remain protected from emergency and all evil, physically and spiritually.
3. Sussanental; according to a list dated 19 January of this year, the following clothing was distributed among 84 people: 8 men's coats, 5 vests, 6 overcoats, 18 women's dresses, 15 short jackets, 10 trousers, 7 "Waschanzüge" (literally-washable suits--probably "long johns," or long underwear---translator), 6 men's shirts, 9 long jackets.
Members of the Church Council: H. Schmidt, K. Michel, Julius Wegner, Johann Heger, Johannes Michel.
4. Brockhausen "Hummel," list dated 20 January 1923, 76 clothing items distributed.
Church Spokesmen: P. Reichert, K. Mueller, D. Ch. Reichert, Schoolmaster Sartorius.
5. Hockenberg; We the undersigned members of the impoverished community of Hockenberg say herewith out best thanks to all our brothers in faith who pitied us and sent us clothing. The Lord will not leave unrewarded those who took our emergency cries to heart and came to the aid of the needy.
The list contains 66 signatures, signed on 19 January 1923.
6. Unterwalden; list dated 15 January 1923. To 123 persons: 15 overcoats, 18 trousers, 14 long jackets, 10 vests, 15 jackets, 12 skirts, 2 dresses, 6 children's dresses, 18 ladies overcoats, 1 head scarf, 12 items of underwear.
Signed by the Distribution Commission: J. Naumon, Chr. Sitter, Philip Lochner, Gottl. Fink, Johann Ungesug, D. Rissiger.
7. Raesanowka; list dated 17 January 1923, to 205 persons 187 items of clothing.
Signed by the Church Council members: Vogel, J. Michel, H. Wenzel, Reitz.
8. Lugowaja Grasnucha; list dated 20 January 1923, 187 adults and 37 children given items of clothing.
Signed by the Commission: Heinrich Zitzer, Friedr. Niederquell, Heinr.. Weber, Jacob Gross.
9. Schilling. "We received 20 Pud of clothing on 19 January that we distributed to the attached list of 328 persons."
Signed by the Church Council: Geier, C. Schreiber, Strackbern,? Maul, Waltere, Philipp Schreiber, Friedr. Schreiber, Feldzing, Lindt, Chairman F. Gerlach.
10. Beideck. According to the list from January 1923, 28 Pud of clothing and 59 pairs of shoes were distributed among 138 people.
Signed: Church leaders -- Balth. Fahnenstiel, Ph. Gruenemeier, Georg Pabst, Joh. Georg Riedel, Joh. Wuertz.
11. Balzer. According to a list from January 1923, 1,527 items of clothing were distributed among 713 persons. The citizens of Balzer express their heartfelt thanks to the friendly donors.
Signed by the Church Council: Joh. Bender, H. Reichert, Karl Barthuli, Heinr. Koehler, Heinr. Eurich.
125 items of clothing were given to the Children's Home.
12. Anton. According to the list dated 19 January 1923, 100 persons were given clothing.
Signed by the Distribution Committee: F. Knuppenberg, M. Jest, J. Ganzhorn, Schoolmaster Joh. Frank.
13. Jagodnaja Poljana, Pobotschnaja and Straub. According to the list dated 10 March 1923, 777 persons were given clothing. The Children's Home in Jagodnaja Poljana received 34 pairs of stockings, 16 caps and 1 child's jacket. In addition, one bundle of clothing was distributed to Pastor Feldmann (sic), Schoolmaster Theophil Kromm, Salomon Groh, Jakob Koch and Conrad Rudy.
Signed by the Distribution Committee: Pastor Feldbach (sic), Schoolmaster Kromm, Church leader Sneidmueller, Heinrich Luft, Bagner.
14. Stephan. Received: 160 small boys uniforms and 80 large girls uniforms, 60 small boys uniforms were traded for 30 large boys items of clothing. Of these things the community of Stephan distributed 24 small boys suits, 12 large boys suits? and 28 large girls dresses. In each of the designated families only 1 child was considered for an article of clothing.
The list is signed by Pastor Mellajer.
15. Norka. List dated 20 February 1923. The Pastor's Council gave 49 persons 131 articles of clothing. A mixed Commission gave about 300 articles of clothing to 160 people, additionally also 32 school children on a special list. Also the following private packages: Melchor Biehn, Johann Georg Kniss, Heinrich Biehn, Johannes Kniss, Johannes Schneider, Georg Zitterkopf.
16. Neu Messer. According to a list from February 1923, to 34 persons 142 items of clothing.
Signed by Schoolmaster K. Rusch, Church leaders: Michel, Hans Weibert, Wiederheld.
17. Huck. According to the list dated 9 February 1923, to 234 persons 405 clothing items.
Signed: Chairman of the Church Council Ph. Kindsvater, Church Elders: Johannes Huk, Conrad Heck, Johannes Liker, Jacob Nun.
18. Weizenfeld. According to a list from 25 November 1922, 70 persons received 129 items of clothing.
Signed by the Pres. of the Church Council Kuenstler, Church Council members: Emrich, Weinberger, Sittner and Secretary G. Kufeld.
19. Neu-Tarlyk. November 29, 1922. The community sends herewith their warmest thanks to the benefactors in America for the 110 items of clothing and the 30 pairs of shoes received through the National Lutheran Council. Many naked and half naked have again been clothed.
20. Rosenfeld. From 2 lists dated February 1923. To 151 people 213 items of clothing.
Signed: Church members: Kasper Hord, Fritz, Secretary Johs. Kufeld, Chairman of the Committee K. Hartmann and Pastor G. Koch.
21. Gnadendorf. List from December 1922. To 115 people 149 items of clothing.
Signed: Church spokesmen H. Fischer, Weinberger, Nagler, Pastor G. Koch.
22. Alexandershoeh. List from 24 September 1922. To 115 people 110 items of clothing and 30 pairs of shoes.
Signed: Pres. of the Church Council Albrecht, Members: Ulek, Gross, Liebrecht, H. Lehmann, Schoolmaster; Pastor G. Koch.
23. Neu Urbach. List from 9 December 1922. To 73 people 62 items of clothing and 23 pairs of footwear.
Signed by the Neu Urbach Church Council: Boetsch, Holm, Knaub, Anschutz, Neu Urbach Aid Committee: Kapper, Boetsch.
24. Lillienfeld. List from 24 November 1922. To 101 people 80 items of various kinds of clothing and 24 pairs of shoes.
Signed: Members of the Church Council: J. Glueck, P. Kuscher, Joh. Weis, Sexton J. Leising.
25. Friedenthal. List from 23 November 1922. To 84 people 11 Koftoschki (women's tops, blouses), 5 overcoats, 16 shirts, 15 trousers, 5 skirts, 1 hat, 2 aprons.
Pastor Koch remarks: The Church Council and 2 members of the Aid Committee handled the above distribution, unfortunately they forgot to sign their names.
26. Katharinenstadt. According to the list between 28 January and 18 February 1923, there were 883 items of outerwear and 478 items of underwear distributed to 755 people.
Signed: Pres. of the Committee F. Schulz, H.H. Schulz and G. Sabelfeld.
27. Pokrowsk. List of 9 February 1923. To 64 people 209 items of clothing.
Signed: Chairman A. Schaefer; members of the Distribution Committee: Saidersal, Korte, Schaad, Grosch, Kunstmann.
28. Neu Balzer. List from 15 February 1923. 130 people 327 items of clothing.
We herewith heartily thank the dear donors in America. The clothing shortage her in Neu Balzer is so great that sadly, one must say, what is this for so many!
Signed: The Poor Committee---E. Messere, Johannes Weisheimer, Johann Boehm; members of the Church Council: Georg Klein, Johannes Grasmueck, Schoolmaster A. Muth.
29. Reinhardt. Schoolmaster W. Wagner writes in his report of 2 March about the current state of emergency in the Reinhardt Parish, among other things, as follows:
"I would like to yet mention another emergency which is also very great and that is the clothing emergency. For quite some time clothing has not been bought because it so scarce and expensive. When the great famine was upon us most traded the last of their Sunday clothes for a few Pfund of Flour. Now most are in rags and tatters. They cannot buy anything because it is too expensive. The situation has become so bad that few can attend Church services because of it. One observes how some borrow clothing from friends and relatives in order to attend Church. Many children cannot attend instruction because they do not have clothes. Many of the naked were clothed thanks to the Ev. Lutheran brothers in the faith in America. In January 1923, the Reinhardt Parish received from the National Lutheran Council another 6 bundles of clothing weighing 49 Pud and 114 Pud of food. It was an enormous help. During the distribution there were many tears shed. May God reward this act of charity! There are also many clothing items at the Post Office but the fees for them are so high that the people are unable to pick them up. Money is so scarce that one often sees farmers borrowing hot coals from their neighbors to light their fires because they do not have any money to buy matches."
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The National Lutheran Council, as before, still accepts clothing for shipment and general distribution. Clothing bundles can be sent for specific villages but they must have the address clearly labeled in both English and Russian; packages within these bundles may be addressed to specific individuals but they may not be in barrels or crates.
You may send clothing for shipment to:
The National Lutheran Council
c/o H.D. Wagner's Warehouse
31 Perry St.
New York, NY
With affectionate greetings to all, your grateful representative,
Charles Gloeckler
National Lutheran Council
437 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY
Distributed were:
1. Baskakowka; according to a distribution list dated 15 January, 155 persons received 208 items of clothing.
In their letter of thanks the members of the Church Council say among other things:
"One could see joy not only on the faces of recipients but also on the faces of those who received nothing, because they saw that many were helped, that many children were protected against freezing by warm shirts or trousers, that many women could now do their work clothed. We thank and in spirit press the hand of each warm hearted American donor and say to them: Heartfelt thanks! God will repay!"
Signed by: Fr. Rottenner, Loso, Alexander Schaefer, Johann Voelk, Friedrich Emmich.
2. Orlowskoi; according to a list dated 19 January of this year, 368 persons received clothing. "In the name of all those who received clothing, receive our outspoken thanks; may the donors of this clothing remain protected from emergency and all evil, physically and spiritually.
3. Sussanental; according to a list dated 19 January of this year, the following clothing was distributed among 84 people: 8 men's coats, 5 vests, 6 overcoats, 18 women's dresses, 15 short jackets, 10 trousers, 7 "Waschanzüge" (literally-washable suits--probably "long johns," or long underwear---translator), 6 men's shirts, 9 long jackets.
Members of the Church Council: H. Schmidt, K. Michel, Julius Wegner, Johann Heger, Johannes Michel.
4. Brockhausen "Hummel," list dated 20 January 1923, 76 clothing items distributed.
Church Spokesmen: P. Reichert, K. Mueller, D. Ch. Reichert, Schoolmaster Sartorius.
5. Hockenberg; We the undersigned members of the impoverished community of Hockenberg say herewith out best thanks to all our brothers in faith who pitied us and sent us clothing. The Lord will not leave unrewarded those who took our emergency cries to heart and came to the aid of the needy.
The list contains 66 signatures, signed on 19 January 1923.
6. Unterwalden; list dated 15 January 1923. To 123 persons: 15 overcoats, 18 trousers, 14 long jackets, 10 vests, 15 jackets, 12 skirts, 2 dresses, 6 children's dresses, 18 ladies overcoats, 1 head scarf, 12 items of underwear.
Signed by the Distribution Commission: J. Naumon, Chr. Sitter, Philip Lochner, Gottl. Fink, Johann Ungesug, D. Rissiger.
7. Raesanowka; list dated 17 January 1923, to 205 persons 187 items of clothing.
Signed by the Church Council members: Vogel, J. Michel, H. Wenzel, Reitz.
8. Lugowaja Grasnucha; list dated 20 January 1923, 187 adults and 37 children given items of clothing.
Signed by the Commission: Heinrich Zitzer, Friedr. Niederquell, Heinr.. Weber, Jacob Gross.
9. Schilling. "We received 20 Pud of clothing on 19 January that we distributed to the attached list of 328 persons."
Signed by the Church Council: Geier, C. Schreiber, Strackbern,? Maul, Waltere, Philipp Schreiber, Friedr. Schreiber, Feldzing, Lindt, Chairman F. Gerlach.
10. Beideck. According to the list from January 1923, 28 Pud of clothing and 59 pairs of shoes were distributed among 138 people.
Signed: Church leaders -- Balth. Fahnenstiel, Ph. Gruenemeier, Georg Pabst, Joh. Georg Riedel, Joh. Wuertz.
11. Balzer. According to a list from January 1923, 1,527 items of clothing were distributed among 713 persons. The citizens of Balzer express their heartfelt thanks to the friendly donors.
Signed by the Church Council: Joh. Bender, H. Reichert, Karl Barthuli, Heinr. Koehler, Heinr. Eurich.
125 items of clothing were given to the Children's Home.
12. Anton. According to the list dated 19 January 1923, 100 persons were given clothing.
Signed by the Distribution Committee: F. Knuppenberg, M. Jest, J. Ganzhorn, Schoolmaster Joh. Frank.
13. Jagodnaja Poljana, Pobotschnaja and Straub. According to the list dated 10 March 1923, 777 persons were given clothing. The Children's Home in Jagodnaja Poljana received 34 pairs of stockings, 16 caps and 1 child's jacket. In addition, one bundle of clothing was distributed to Pastor Feldmann (sic), Schoolmaster Theophil Kromm, Salomon Groh, Jakob Koch and Conrad Rudy.
Signed by the Distribution Committee: Pastor Feldbach (sic), Schoolmaster Kromm, Church leader Sneidmueller, Heinrich Luft, Bagner.
14. Stephan. Received: 160 small boys uniforms and 80 large girls uniforms, 60 small boys uniforms were traded for 30 large boys items of clothing. Of these things the community of Stephan distributed 24 small boys suits, 12 large boys suits? and 28 large girls dresses. In each of the designated families only 1 child was considered for an article of clothing.
The list is signed by Pastor Mellajer.
15. Norka. List dated 20 February 1923. The Pastor's Council gave 49 persons 131 articles of clothing. A mixed Commission gave about 300 articles of clothing to 160 people, additionally also 32 school children on a special list. Also the following private packages: Melchor Biehn, Johann Georg Kniss, Heinrich Biehn, Johannes Kniss, Johannes Schneider, Georg Zitterkopf.
16. Neu Messer. According to a list from February 1923, to 34 persons 142 items of clothing.
Signed by Schoolmaster K. Rusch, Church leaders: Michel, Hans Weibert, Wiederheld.
17. Huck. According to the list dated 9 February 1923, to 234 persons 405 clothing items.
Signed: Chairman of the Church Council Ph. Kindsvater, Church Elders: Johannes Huk, Conrad Heck, Johannes Liker, Jacob Nun.
18. Weizenfeld. According to a list from 25 November 1922, 70 persons received 129 items of clothing.
Signed by the Pres. of the Church Council Kuenstler, Church Council members: Emrich, Weinberger, Sittner and Secretary G. Kufeld.
19. Neu-Tarlyk. November 29, 1922. The community sends herewith their warmest thanks to the benefactors in America for the 110 items of clothing and the 30 pairs of shoes received through the National Lutheran Council. Many naked and half naked have again been clothed.
20. Rosenfeld. From 2 lists dated February 1923. To 151 people 213 items of clothing.
Signed: Church members: Kasper Hord, Fritz, Secretary Johs. Kufeld, Chairman of the Committee K. Hartmann and Pastor G. Koch.
21. Gnadendorf. List from December 1922. To 115 people 149 items of clothing.
Signed: Church spokesmen H. Fischer, Weinberger, Nagler, Pastor G. Koch.
22. Alexandershoeh. List from 24 September 1922. To 115 people 110 items of clothing and 30 pairs of shoes.
Signed: Pres. of the Church Council Albrecht, Members: Ulek, Gross, Liebrecht, H. Lehmann, Schoolmaster; Pastor G. Koch.
23. Neu Urbach. List from 9 December 1922. To 73 people 62 items of clothing and 23 pairs of footwear.
Signed by the Neu Urbach Church Council: Boetsch, Holm, Knaub, Anschutz, Neu Urbach Aid Committee: Kapper, Boetsch.
24. Lillienfeld. List from 24 November 1922. To 101 people 80 items of various kinds of clothing and 24 pairs of shoes.
Signed: Members of the Church Council: J. Glueck, P. Kuscher, Joh. Weis, Sexton J. Leising.
25. Friedenthal. List from 23 November 1922. To 84 people 11 Koftoschki (women's tops, blouses), 5 overcoats, 16 shirts, 15 trousers, 5 skirts, 1 hat, 2 aprons.
Pastor Koch remarks: The Church Council and 2 members of the Aid Committee handled the above distribution, unfortunately they forgot to sign their names.
26. Katharinenstadt. According to the list between 28 January and 18 February 1923, there were 883 items of outerwear and 478 items of underwear distributed to 755 people.
Signed: Pres. of the Committee F. Schulz, H.H. Schulz and G. Sabelfeld.
27. Pokrowsk. List of 9 February 1923. To 64 people 209 items of clothing.
Signed: Chairman A. Schaefer; members of the Distribution Committee: Saidersal, Korte, Schaad, Grosch, Kunstmann.
28. Neu Balzer. List from 15 February 1923. 130 people 327 items of clothing.
We herewith heartily thank the dear donors in America. The clothing shortage her in Neu Balzer is so great that sadly, one must say, what is this for so many!
Signed: The Poor Committee---E. Messere, Johannes Weisheimer, Johann Boehm; members of the Church Council: Georg Klein, Johannes Grasmueck, Schoolmaster A. Muth.
29. Reinhardt. Schoolmaster W. Wagner writes in his report of 2 March about the current state of emergency in the Reinhardt Parish, among other things, as follows:
"I would like to yet mention another emergency which is also very great and that is the clothing emergency. For quite some time clothing has not been bought because it so scarce and expensive. When the great famine was upon us most traded the last of their Sunday clothes for a few Pfund of Flour. Now most are in rags and tatters. They cannot buy anything because it is too expensive. The situation has become so bad that few can attend Church services because of it. One observes how some borrow clothing from friends and relatives in order to attend Church. Many children cannot attend instruction because they do not have clothes. Many of the naked were clothed thanks to the Ev. Lutheran brothers in the faith in America. In January 1923, the Reinhardt Parish received from the National Lutheran Council another 6 bundles of clothing weighing 49 Pud and 114 Pud of food. It was an enormous help. During the distribution there were many tears shed. May God reward this act of charity! There are also many clothing items at the Post Office but the fees for them are so high that the people are unable to pick them up. Money is so scarce that one often sees farmers borrowing hot coals from their neighbors to light their fires because they do not have any money to buy matches."
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The National Lutheran Council, as before, still accepts clothing for shipment and general distribution. Clothing bundles can be sent for specific villages but they must have the address clearly labeled in both English and Russian; packages within these bundles may be addressed to specific individuals but they may not be in barrels or crates.
You may send clothing for shipment to:
The National Lutheran Council
c/o H.D. Wagner's Warehouse
31 Perry St.
New York, NY
With affectionate greetings to all, your grateful representative,
Charles Gloeckler
National Lutheran Council
437 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY
Sources
Die Welt-Post, May 10, 1923, page 2.
This translation provided courtesy of Hugh Lichtenwald.
This translation provided courtesy of Hugh Lichtenwald.
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