At times, we run into some wonderful resources for research which simply must be shared. Polish research is particularly fussy, with multiple civil and national repositories, wars and uprisings, language and cultural barriers, along with age and distance. Passionate Poles share their genealogic victories, which can assist those who wish to follow in their stead. […]
Month: September 2016
Past And Present
Earle “Mr. Earle” Staponski (1926-1995) was a renaissance man. Born in Pulaskifield, he wore many hats during his life, from farmer to soldier, State Representative, mayor, author, educator, husband, father, principal, historian and so much more. His love of family and community bettered everything and everyone he touched, and he touched many, many lives. […]
Uczta
Uczta (Polish: celebratory feast) festivals have long been a tradition of the Sts. Peter and Paul Church congregation. Its parishioners, traditionally Polish, used the fall harvest festival as a fundraiser for the church. The practice began informally in Pulaskifield as a cultural celebration of the late summer harvest at the turn of the century. It […]
Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery
A future project for the Society will be to create a linked interface to provide life details for those interred in the cemetery, providing a digital voice to those who can no longer speak for themselves.
Beers of Poland
Who doesn’t enjoy a cold brewski? These beers are made in Poland, shipped to the US and marketed in select cities: Kompania Piwowarska: Majority owned by SAB Miller, this group sells three brands: Tyskie Lech Zubr Żywiec: Majority owned by Heineken, several brands are marketed under different brewery names: Żywiec EB Leżajsk Warka Brackie OkocimVan […]
Favorite Polish Shops
Some of our favorite online shops: Local: Gosia Patisserie: Our favorite restaurant for authentic Polish food! Malgorzata Szyszlo (Gosia) comes from northeast of Warsaw with wonderful meals in a relaxed environment. Across from Bass Pro Shops on Grant Avenue, open Tuesday-> Saturday 10:30-2:30. Every Tuesday and Friday: pierogies and golabki! Sadly, we must […]
Life On The Farm
Ben L. Staponski (1922-1996) grew up “at the Tee” in Pulaskifield. The following essay was written by him in the 1980’s or 1990’s. It provides a wonderful glimpse into the life of a kid growing up Polish: LIFE ON THE FARM As I recollect the way of life on the farm in the years beginning […]
Pulaskifield Gets An Official Name
Seen Soon On A Bumper Near You
Soon to be available through this website!
Polish Influence and Contribution to Southwest Missouri
Found in the archives of the Lawrence County Historical Society located in the 3rd floor archives at the Lawrence County Courthouse, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, the following unattributed typewritten essay, likely written in the 1930’s, describes the lives of citizens of Polish descent growing up in rural Pierce City: In this day when Dumb Polack stories […]
