Muessle
Thelma Muessle (1918-2010) married James Wachtel (1918-1985) December 19, 1940
The parents of Thelma Muessle were Leo M. Muessle (1886-1943) and Mary E. (Mamie) Daller (1887 - ? ). They were married in 1909.
Leo was living at 1043 E. St Catherine at the time.
Leo was living at 1043 E. St Catherine at the time.
1910 census - Leo and Mary, both 23 are living at 1061 E. Breckenridge. No children
1930 Census - Leo and Mary, both 43 are living on Dixie Hwy in Shively next to Oehrle's Dairy, now Shively Park. They have 4 children, Leo Jr, 19 - Charles (Bud), 16 - Stanley (Red), 14 - Thelma, 12.
1940 Census - Leo and Mary still on Dixie Hwy but Thelma, 22 is the only child at home. She was a bookkeeper at Wessel's hardware store.
1930 Census - Leo and Mary, both 43 are living on Dixie Hwy in Shively next to Oehrle's Dairy, now Shively Park. They have 4 children, Leo Jr, 19 - Charles (Bud), 16 - Stanley (Red), 14 - Thelma, 12.
1940 Census - Leo and Mary still on Dixie Hwy but Thelma, 22 is the only child at home. She was a bookkeeper at Wessel's hardware store.
The maternal grandparents of Thelma Muessle Wachtel ↓
The parents of Mary Daller Muessle were George Daller (1861-1943) and Margaret Wiegand (1863 - ? ). They were both from Germany and were married in Louisville in 1883.
- 1900 census - The Dallers were living on High Street in Lebanon Kentucky with 6 daughters > Clara 14 - Mary 13 - Louise 5 - Loretta 3 - twins, Margaret and Catherine, 7 months old.
- 1910 census - living at 816 Vine Street in Louisville with 5 daughters. Mary had married Leo Mussle in 1909.
- 1920 census - living at 627 Underhill in Louisville with 5 daughters
- 1930 census - George is living w at 620 Woodlawn Avenue with Edward and Louise Koch, his daughter. I am guessing that his wife Margaret had died and his other daughters were married or living elsewhere.
- 1900 census - The Dallers were living on High Street in Lebanon Kentucky with 6 daughters > Clara 14 - Mary 13 - Louise 5 - Loretta 3 - twins, Margaret and Catherine, 7 months old.
- 1910 census - living at 816 Vine Street in Louisville with 5 daughters. Mary had married Leo Mussle in 1909.
- 1920 census - living at 627 Underhill in Louisville with 5 daughters
- 1930 census - George is living w at 620 Woodlawn Avenue with Edward and Louise Koch, his daughter. I am guessing that his wife Margaret had died and his other daughters were married or living elsewhere.
Courier Journal, Sunday, December 20, 1940 Muessle - Wachtel
The wedding of Miss Thelma Muessle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo M. Muessle, Shively, and Mr. James Maurice Wachtel, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wachtel, Shively, took place at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Helen's Catholic Church, the Rev. Joseph A. Newman officiating.
Miss Alberta Gaus was the maid of honor and Miss Ruth Strotman was bridesmaid. Mr. Richard K. Wachtel, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and the ushers were Messrs. George F. Wachtel, Jr., and Charles M. Muessle. The bride wore white velvet with a tulle veil held by orange blossoms and pearls and carried a prayerbook.
The bride's attendants wore green taffeta and carried poinsettias. A reception at the home of the bride's parents followed the wedding breakfast. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Wachtel will live in Shively. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Muessle Jr. and family, Decatur, Ga., attended the wedding.
The wedding of Miss Thelma Muessle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo M. Muessle, Shively, and Mr. James Maurice Wachtel, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wachtel, Shively, took place at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Helen's Catholic Church, the Rev. Joseph A. Newman officiating.
Miss Alberta Gaus was the maid of honor and Miss Ruth Strotman was bridesmaid. Mr. Richard K. Wachtel, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and the ushers were Messrs. George F. Wachtel, Jr., and Charles M. Muessle. The bride wore white velvet with a tulle veil held by orange blossoms and pearls and carried a prayerbook.
The bride's attendants wore green taffeta and carried poinsettias. A reception at the home of the bride's parents followed the wedding breakfast. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Wachtel will live in Shively. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Muessle Jr. and family, Decatur, Ga., attended the wedding.
1931 Muessle story concerning Bud (Charles), 17 and Red (Stanley), 15.
The Courier Journal - Louisville Times, Monday Morning, October 19, 1931.
Another Benefit Game Ending In Fight
A fist fight, precipitated when a Goldberg player slugged a St. Helens ball carrier on the last play of the contest, climaxed St. Helen's 12 to 6 victory over the Goldberg Tailors in a benefit football game at St. Matthew's Field Sunday afternoon. The game was played for the benefit of Bill Stith, Goldberg player who suffered a broken fist in the game with Bonnycastle last Sunday.
A crowd of approximately 250 fans saw the game. Bondie, Goldberg left guard, slugged Bud Muessle, St. Helens halfback, on the final play. Muessle, angered by the blow, broke loose, according to Howard Roth, referee, with a verbal attack that Bondie did not regard as complimentary and the two boys started throwing fists. The spectators dashed onto the field but were soon dispersed. In the melee one of the spectators is reported to have been struck by a player.
A seventy-five-yard return of a punt by Red Muessle gave St. Helens its first touchdown early in the second quarter. The half ended 6 to 0. An end run of forty yards by Bud Muessle gave St. Helens its second touchdown. Goldberg scored on a pass from Dick Price to "Kicky" Hopkins, who ran thirty-five yards to a touchdown.
Another Benefit Game Ending In Fight
A fist fight, precipitated when a Goldberg player slugged a St. Helens ball carrier on the last play of the contest, climaxed St. Helen's 12 to 6 victory over the Goldberg Tailors in a benefit football game at St. Matthew's Field Sunday afternoon. The game was played for the benefit of Bill Stith, Goldberg player who suffered a broken fist in the game with Bonnycastle last Sunday.
A crowd of approximately 250 fans saw the game. Bondie, Goldberg left guard, slugged Bud Muessle, St. Helens halfback, on the final play. Muessle, angered by the blow, broke loose, according to Howard Roth, referee, with a verbal attack that Bondie did not regard as complimentary and the two boys started throwing fists. The spectators dashed onto the field but were soon dispersed. In the melee one of the spectators is reported to have been struck by a player.
A seventy-five-yard return of a punt by Red Muessle gave St. Helens its first touchdown early in the second quarter. The half ended 6 to 0. An end run of forty yards by Bud Muessle gave St. Helens its second touchdown. Goldberg scored on a pass from Dick Price to "Kicky" Hopkins, who ran thirty-five yards to a touchdown.
1930s -The Muessle Family in their front yard on Dixie Hwy across from Nobel Place.
Leo Jr, mother Mamie, Stan (Red), Thelma, father Leo and Charles (Bud)
$100 marriage bond for Leo Muessle and Mary (Mamie) Daller 1909 marriage.
Bond effected by husband to be and father-in-law to be.
Bond effected by husband to be and father-in-law to be.
Leo Mussle's draft Registration cards - Top 1917, bottom 1942 at 56 years old
License and Certificate for George Daller and Margareth Wiegand marriage, September 24, 1883. Mamie Muessle's parents