Source: Eureka Rundschau/Das Nordlicht, 9 May 1928 · 📰

From: Krasna, Bessarabia
11 April 1928

Dear Editor:

Mr. Daniel Ternes handed me Issue #40 of your much-appreciated paper. I saw my report in print, which made me especially happy. I felt as if I had been given a present. I will make you the promise to write regular reports from now on, news that is not political, since I am not a politician. I love reading your paper, but it is always a problem with time having to go to Ternes to get his. (*Editor: I am sending you a free subscription, letter follows, greetings.)

Message to Mr. G. Aberle and M. Bauer, correspondents from Zeeland, ND, who seem like friends to me. Would you please ask my dear Uncle Mathern and family there to write me? I send my regards, as well as to my uncles and friends in Ipswich, Theres and Brown and their families.

Oswald Wagner’s son Thomas was the first person to attempt suicide in Krasna in a long time. He tried to cut his throat with his razor, but couldn't finish the job. Dr. Beckmann was brought in from Tarutino to stitch up his chin and cheek. Wagner is doing well now. When some curious folks asked him why he didn't finish the job, he answered in typical Krasna farm style, “Well, it hurt too much.” This happened February 23rd, Ash Wednesday.

Death List: Jan. 1928 – Marianna Bugolowsky, wife of Gottfried Bugolowsky; Klara Volck, wife of Gabriel, left many children. Feb. 1928 – Rochus Ternes leaves behind a wife and 2 children; Irene Bachmeier, wife of Adam and daughter of Johannes Leinz, leaves behind one child. Mar. 1928 – Margarethe Haag, wife of Anton, left married and unwed children behind. Mar. 24, 1928 – Susanna Volk, wife of Kasper, no children. Mar. 20, 1928 – Old Michael Steiert, whose children are in America.

The March 7 edition of this paper is searching for Michael Paul and his sister Mrs. Anton Hilsendeger. He is in Krasna and I know him. He served as custodian/teacher in Lerchen, Diminsky and Emmental for 19 years. He has lost his eyesight and is out of work now. He is not well off and lives from what God and the neighbors can spare. He is asking for some kind of support, if possible.

Greetings to the editor, staff and all readers.

Joseph Braun